In case you haven’t noticed, we’re kind of into stripes here at R29. Vertical, horizontal…you can’t go wrong with a classic, striped piece in your wardrobe. But, this look takes our favorite to the next level. In this pretty-as-a-picture street-style snap, Korean accessories designer Song Hee shows us how to pull off a bold, jail-striped skirt. To accentuate the high-waist skirt, she rocks a graphic…Read more
One of the top perks of profiling intriguing locals is getting to peer into their tricked-out pads and, subsequently, the decorating ideas that are spawned. So, we just knew that the home-decor lightbulbs would be going off like crazy after meeting Susie Ho of boutique design studio, Mend. This adorable, interior-design pro welcomed us into her quaint Potrero Hill apartment (armed with a stack of vintage…Read more
When we say Laura Brown, executive editor of Harper's Bazaar has a big personality, we're deeply underselling her. The Aussie transplant is one of the most charismatic style stars around — so much so that the mag granted her her very own online series. But behind her playful sense of humor, Brown is one seriously savvy editor, with wardrobe chops that rival any masthead's. We caught up with the fantastically…Read more
It's easy to spot Cassidy Karakorn in a crowd — with her jet-black tresses, trademark red pout, and enviable jetsetter-meets-goth style, she's a familiar face in D.C.'s most creative circles. With a day job as the Human Rights Campaign's deputy director of marketing and a side gig as a DJ, Karakorn gets to do awesome things on the reg — like hang out with Karen O. backstage for an HRC shoot. So naturally…Read more
Now that Mother Nature is finally throwing us a bone, we’re all about hitting the streets in search of style inspiration to amp up our warm-weather arsenal. That’s why we’ve been patrolling S.F. and snapping the hottest — and most unique — carryalls we could find. Because what's a better way to add instant zest to your outfit than a head-turning…Read more
While chefs and restaurateurs get most of the praise for the crazy-strong momentum in the D.C. dining scene, we have a soft spot for the stylish types that run the front-of-house show at our favorite hotspots, too — after all, these are the friendly faces we know and love. And, since their off-duty looks are some of the best in town, we're giving them a chance to shine. Ahead, the sartorial mavens from some…Read more
We're the first to admit that working in fashion is a blast — but we still take it seriously. And so does top archivist Julie Ann Orsini, who is responsible for curating garments of iconic designers, as if their troves of ensembles were her own "personal mini-museum." It's no wonder then that Orsini, also a veteran fashion writer, has developed a sophisticated style all her own. So we caught up with the on-the-go…Read more
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