By Brand - Sam Edelman

What is a hot girl summer but an amalgamation of under- boob sweat, complicated crop tops, and impractical backless dresses These anti-bra silhouettes are a direct result of the fashion industrys infatuation with slender, small-breasted bodies--which, in turn, fuels a market for gravity-defying, sticky strips of gauze that many of us know as boob tape. Although I lost hope in those flimsy adhesive bands long ago, my faith was restored by the shade-inclusive accessory brand Nue . Just like me, Nue believes those of us with gravity-obeying breasts, diamond-grade nipples, ample-size bosoms , etc., deserve to ditch the brassieres just as much as high-fashion models. The packaging of its $15 invention A Boob Job in a Box promises better-fitting strapless and backless tops and dresses. Seeing how warm-weather season is upon us, I found it absolutely serendipitous that the b...

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PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 25: Ye is seen on January 25, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marc Piasecki/GC Images) Update: The second drop of the Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga collection is now available to shop here . This story was originally published on January 7, 2022. Balenciaga is coming to aGap near you. At least, thats the memo from Ye ( formerly Kanye West ) and Demna (Gvasalia). The two designers are partnering for an upcoming collaboration for Yeezy Gap , titled Yeezy Gap Engineered By Balenciaga. Set to launch in June 2022, the collection is part of Yes partnership with Gap, which was first announced in 2020. The 10-year contract has already given us plenty to talk about, beginning with last years release of the Yeezy Gap puffer collection . And judging by how fast those sold out at $200, its safe to predict Balenciagas offering will be no differen...

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young fashion designer working sewing machine in her atelier As fashion fans grapple with the environmental impact of the clothing industry , they are looking for alternative ways to shop. Chief among them is secondhand shopping and upcycling , a process in which people transform waste fabric or existing products into new clothing. On TikTok, #upcycling has over 6 billion views, while #upcycledfashion has over 600 million views, thanks to creators on the platform showing transformation projects that vary from turning a pair of pants into denim cutoffs to a brand-new dress (yes, really). There are also niche communities on the app like #sewingtiktok , and #fashiontok , which have rapidly become social medias answer to Project Runway , thanks to amateur and expert sewers sharing their projects and know-how. Still, as popular as upcycling has become on social media, ...

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Welcome to Fashionably Black!, a style and culture guide for Black people highlighting the cultural moments, pioneers, and conversations weve always been a part of! Putting a magnifying glass to style & self-expression, Fashionably Black! explores the many ways we are the history, we are the fashion, and will ALWAYS be. Were not trending, were true. As a society, were often not pressed to maintain our personal items because we know we can just buy another cheap item to replace them. However, new clothes and shoes werent always as accessible; historically, Black people, in particular, have had to make due with what we had due to limited resources. Thats why so many of our families hold on to clothes and anything of value and pass them down to generations to come. The term sustainability has evolved into a trendy buzzword to describe the culture of reusing and rec...

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This just in: Memorial Day sale events arent really Nordstrom s thing. Instead, the luxury American department store marches to the beat of its own drum with an 11-day deal-a-palooza called the Half-Yearly Sale . Hey, were not complaining. Rather, were already stocking up on a few discounted finds that are up to 60% off until June 6 . Were talking all kinds of top brands -- Goodee , Baggu , BaubleBar , Open Edit , Alex Mill , Skims , and so on -- going for way, way less in honor of Memorial...pardon us, the Half Yearly Sale. Prepare for 36% off wedding-ready sandals, 40% off scented candles, 50% off jewelry, and more discounts on summer must-haves. The clocks tickin so scroll on for our 28 editors picks that are sitting pretty in Nordstroms sale section. At Refinery29, were here to help you navigate this overwhelming world of stuff. All of our market picks are ...

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Its official: corsets are everywhere right now. From Bridgerton s Regency-era style lighting up our screens ( and influencing our wardrobes ) to the theme of this years Met Gala, gilded glamour (which disappointed yet intrigued us earlier this month), corsets in various iterations have become a major fixture in fashion in 2022. According to buy now, pay later service Clearpay, corset sales have increased by 175% in the last three months, with a particularly strong leaning towards satin, chiffon, and bandage styles . Versace , Vivienne Westwood ,and Gucci all spotlighted the corset in their Fall/Winter 22 shows , while celebs such as Dua Lipa and Cardi B are fans of the fit, too. Whether youre an OG fan of the corset or finally looking to indulge now that the style is leaning more towards Euphoria vibes than Bridgerton -inspired looks, here are seven ways to wear and sty...

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In Refinery29s Talking Shop series, were chatting with owners of up-and-coming small businesses about their experiences launching, the big challenges and wins theyve faced, and of course, their products and services. When British handbag designer Esin Akan was launching her namesake brand in 2012, she knew the challenges she was up against -- after all, she had already been around the high-end accessories block while working for the likes of Burberry and Anya Hindmarch. Shed also been on the consumer end as well, searching for a bag that could help organize her day-to-night life. Ironically enough, however, the brands she had worked for couldnt exactly deliver the goods she needed. While at those gigs, Akan witnessed firsthand the trials and tribulations of bringing extremely pricey designer goods to the city folks who needed them most for their daily grind. The chic u...

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