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Big drama happened in every corner of the media this week! In the fashion world, Law Roach is leaving the world of styling due to "politics and lies". We breakdown what he laid out in his latest interview with The Cut and discuss where he could take his career now that he's leaving styling behind.

Jeremy Scott announced Monday that he's stepping down as creative director for Moschino. We're heartbroken and wonder what's going on with all the creative directors right now? With so much shifting and changing, there could be some real brand shake ups on the horizon.

Anna Grace is not only a fashion guru, but a Bravo girlie to boot. She fills everyone in on what's been happening with the absolute ~scandoval~ that is unfolding in real time right now.

Plus, we share some transitional spring outfits for you to save for inspiration later! You're welcome.

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The Oscars came and went this Sunday evening to much fanfare. We had a new "champagne" carpet, which honestly, we didn't hate! We break down all the trends, favorite looks, throw out a request for a guest we're dying to have, and break down why some looks can be so pretty and yet so horrendous at the same time. The Vanity Fair after party delivered even more daring looks than the official event, so make sure to stick around for the whole episode to get the entire breakdown! Don't miss it!

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We are wrapping up the FW23 fashion month with the crème de la crème- Paris Fashion Week!

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This week Anna Grace is joined by guest host, Taylor McGowan. We cover the shows you need to know from London and Milan Fashion Week FW23. While the overall vibe of most of the runway shows were drab (think brown, sellable workwear- boring!), a few managed to catch our eye. 

Some heritage fashion brands are bringing in young designers to breathe new life into these old houses. Daniel Lee makes his debut at Burberry- spoiler alert, we love it! Over at Roberto Cavalli, Fausto Puglisi delivered all of the Cavalli essentials- sex appeal, animal print and denim. Plus, did Filippo Grazioli at Missoni just make the must have dress of the season?

One of the best part about London Fashion Week is that is always shines a light on smaller, less known designers. Johanna Prav delivered a forward thinking, utilitarian collection for the modern woman who bikes to work. LFW also showcased several Ukrainian designers, like Frolov who recently dressed Beyonce for the Atlantis hotel in Dubai's secret opening event.

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New York Fashion Week baby! We stuck with our tried and true formula of each picking three shows, and it was a wild ride! From spiritual encounters with butterflies to fruits, designers drew inspiration from more and more creative places. Some kept a traditional muse (Christian Cowan and Judy Garland), while others found inspiration in more vague concepts (Rodarte discovered the magic of fairies in their collection). We had some favorites pop up (Michael Kors, Area)  along with some others that just struck a cord this season (Prabal Gurung)! Don't miss it!

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This week we sit down with Timothy Chernyaev better known as @relaxitsonlyfashion on TikTok. Timothy started out his career as an intern at Women’s Wear Daily then went on to work for W Magazine and Vogue Russia in New York, before making the jump to freelance writer and stylist.

After moving to LA, Timothy styled celebrities like Ariana Grande, The 1975, and Chloe and Halle when the pair was just starting out. You know we’ve been dying to ask a celebrity stylist all the details when it comes to red carpets, and Timothy’s insights were maybe not what we were expecting… sometimes a celebrity just needs to feel good in a outfit to get through an event & not every look has to be a huge fashion moment- even Beyoncé can pair it back when needed.

But you probably know Timothy for his runway show recaps on TikTok. Timothy is known for his calm demeanor and deadpan honesty, but once we got talking about his fantastic outfits from this week we felt like we really got to see just how passionate and knowledgable he is about building relationships with clients and peers alike. He's truly as relaxed about fashion as his handle would imply, so put your headphones in and enjoy!

We've got a surprise minisode! Inspired by the latest TikTok scandal surrounding L'Oreal Telescopic Mascara, Mikayla Nogueira, and Jeffree Starr, the Verve girlies thought it was time to sit down and have a serious chat about influencers.

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Paris Couture shows took place this past week and it's probably safe to say just about everyone saw the mind boggling, reality bending, totally viral fashion moments brought to us by Doja Cat and Kylie Jenner thanks to Schiaparelli and team. We take a long hard look not just at the outfits, but at the great conversation around these viral moments. Is it even possible to make it in the ever changing fashion world without "breaking the internet"? 

Plus, Gucci names Sabato de Sarno as their new Creative Director after Alessandro Michele left the brand last fall. We have a sneak peek into what the brand direction will be going forward, and it's not exactly what we were hoping for...

Plus of course, OUTFITS! From working from home to black tie affairs, we've got all the inspo you'll need to create your own fresh new looks this week. Let us know by tagging us in your stories or posts, we'd love to see them!

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Ethan is the founder and CEO of Frank And Oak, which aimed to reshape the fashion industry by making it more personal and sustainable. Frank And Oak was named Most innovative company in retail by Fast Company and was #1 on the Deloitte Fast50 list. Back during it's founding, it was a pioneer in making sustainability a pillar of the brand ethos. 

Currently Ethan is the CEO of RareCircles, with the mission to empower a new generation of entrepreneurs and brands to build deeper relationships with their communities through NFTs and blockchain technology. Ethan breaks down for us what that really translates to for the every day shopper- how brands are using the metaverse to create their own communities. 

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Award show seasons was officially kicked off last week with The Golden Globes! We talk about the ~vibes~ of this award show traditionally and how it impacts celebrities' red carpet style, and what those celebrities wore! 

Fashion month is still a couple weeks away, but the menswear shows have officially kicked off and one in particular that stood out to us was DSquared2! From embellished denim to trucker hats to ignoring gender norms, this show proved that the mid 2000s are surely poised for a come back after the Y2K takeover from the past few years.

Plus, we give everyone the much anticipated update on the Thom Browne vs Adidas law suit (surprise- we were right!) 

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