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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says She Feared She’d Die During Capitol Riot After ‘Very Close Encounter’

“I did not know if I was going to make it to the end of that day alive.”

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Flashy Minimal Luxe Sneakers – Berluti Launches the Premium Tonal Pulse Sneaker (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) Bertuli introduces another Pulse sneaker that is minimally decorated with the spotlight shining on the new selection of colorways for the season. The construction of the shoe boasts premium…

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Jodie Turner-Smith in Bloom

From Tudor queen to ass-kicking action heroine, the actress can do—and play—it all. Here, she wears pieces from the hotly-anticipated The North Face x Gucci collaboration.

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Jennifer Lopez Proves That Less Is More in a White Skintight Cut-Out Gown

That is one daring look.

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Kamala Harris’ Vogue Cover Creates Controversy

COVER CAUSES DISPUTE: The just-released Kamala Harris cover for the February edition of Vogue has already attracted reams of attention, not all of which was expected.
The Vice President-elect is also featured in a lengthy profile by Alexis Okeowo, which is understandably heavy on Harris’ experience and White House objectives, and scarce on fashion references. The controversy around the story centers on the choice of photography, more specifically the cover image of Harris wearing a Donald Deal jacket and Converse sneakers with a backdrop of colors that are emblematic of her sorority at Howard University, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Some social media critics questioned the decision to feature the first female vice president as well as the first Black and Asian American to be elected to that role wearing sneakers — even though she regularly wears them with her outfits, including on the campaign trail. They described the photo as “disrespectful,” “poor quality” and “a washed-out mess.”
Lensman Tyler Mitchell photographed Harris. (In 2018, Mitchell became the first African American photographer to land a Vogue cover, which was the September one.)
In addition, politicking of a different kind can often happen with magazine covers, as in certain designers and advertisers carry more weight than

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Worn-In Luxury Work Boots – Off-White Updated Its Selection of Ridged Sole Lace Up Sneakers (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) After first unveiling its Ridged Sole Lace Up Sneakers at the end of 2020, Off-White has released yet another iteration that gives the work boot-inspired silhouette a worn-in look that’ll make…

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Inside Prince Harry and William’s Feud—and How Meghan Markle Joining the Family Deepened the Divide

Historian Robert Lacey explains what happened between the two princes and why their relationship will never be the same.

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Why Luxury Brands Are ‘Putting on a Game Face’

Earlier this month, LoL Esports released the viewership data from its annual League of Legends World Championship Final, a live event held in October at Shanghai’s SAIC Motor Pudong Arena. LoL Esports said the final rounds were broadcast in 16 languages and across 21 platforms. The spectacle opened with a presentation by Mastercard that showcased an augmented reality concert by international pop girl group K/DA as well as Louis Vuitton’s LED-enhanced custom trophy case. Inside the case was the Summoner’s Cup. And the trophy ceremony was presented — for the first time — by Mercedes-Benz.
The final matches were between the Suning team from China’s LPL and Damwon Gaming team from Korea’s LCK league. Damwon won three matches to one.
By the numbers, the finals match had an average minute audience, or AMA, of 23.04 million and peak concurrent viewers, or PCU, of 45.95 million. “There were one-plus billion hours of competition watched [live] over the course of the tournament,” noted LoL Esports. “This viewership sets a new record for [for the event] and is an indicator of esports’ increasing appeal.”
And while esports have been around for decades, the event spotlighted professional gaming’s growth in the West — thanks to companies such

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Valentino Opens the Doors of Its Virtual Home, and It’s Beautiful

Valentino Insights is an interactive virtual reality environment that invites you to experience the lifestyle of designer Pierpaolo Piccioli.

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Top 100 Luxury Fashion Trends in 2020 – From Tech Outerwear Acquisitions to Video Game-Based Fashion (TrendHunter.com)


(TrendHunter.com) The 2020 luxury fashion trends explore many ways that consumers can still experience a premium product or service in the industry despite the global health standard. This year came with many…