The first phase of Olympic ice dance was once an aristocratic affair — ruffles and frills flying as athletes performed romantic tangos, foppish quick steps and Viennese waltzes with straight backs and exaggerated posture.
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Robert Samuels,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
Speaking of styling tricks to steal, the foppish ties that almost looked like silk scarves or ribbons at the Yohji Yamamoto show would be a good alternative for women who want some kind of necktie but think a traditional men’s tie reads too costumey.
For the magazine’s seventy-fifth anniversary, in 2000, the dog-loving portraitist William Wegman dressed up one of his Weimaraners as Eustace Tilley, our dandyish mascot, originally drawn by Rea Irvin.
His insight into character lent itself well to adapting Larry McMurtry’s novel, ensuring that what could have been just a sappy tear-jerker was a mix of rich drama and sparkling comedy.
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Jordan Hoffman,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
What’s the sappy, milky stuff that comes out of specific leaves in Florida that would be on the characters’ skin?
By combining elements of traditional masculine dressing with the traditionally feminine ballet flat, brands are participating in the trend without alienating shoppers.
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Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
Pink and white jelly floral nails Floral manicures are always pretty, but this look takes the feminine vibe to the next level.
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