My connection to expensive clothing began with an absolutely irresponsible moment of financial stupidity at 27 years old. I was in the Patagonia store in Portland, admiring a wool coat…
When I first heard about Melissa Whitten’s handmade leather goods, I was immediately struck by the attention to detail and exceptional quality. While I certainly appreciate her skillful craftsmanship, I…
Okay – so, i am aware i may sound like a complete fashion phony ; i’ve never owned anything from Burberry. Not even a keychain. I’m the type of writer…
There’s a particular type of suffering experienced in Britain during a heatwave. On the third day, social media posts start switching from “Finally some real weather” to pictures of sunsets.…
This is probably the most self-righteous-sounding thing I’ve ever written; however, I asked all of the French fashion people I could reach over the course of three months, which U.K.…
Okay – so I have to admit something that may sound utterly crazy from someone who frequently spends upwards of $300 on Theory blazer coats: I’m totally obsessed with charity…
When we think of black dresses, we often consider that this is something we have already figured out. Given all of the years we’ve spent shopping for clothes, thinking through…
It’s the week before Thanksgiving, and I’m sitting at a diner in Park Slope with a cup of black coffee and nothing to do. The weather is unseasonable and I…
It’s funny. I was at the Pike Place Market last Tuesday, and I saw a young girl (half my age) staring at me and saying, “Your fit is giving major…
Last month, I got dumped. via text. on my birthday. while i was in the middle of buying ingredients to cook this person dinner. As one does in these situations,…