Fashion has often been relegated to the sidelines of what is considered “serious culture” and worthy of “real cultural studies” because it has for some time been regarded as frivolous and unimportant. Nothing could be farther from the truth...

With summer getting closer and life returning to something that looks a little more normal, weekends are beginning to fill up with events again. If you’ve been invited to a pool party, but are at a loss for what to wear after a year in sweatpants, don’t panic. Making a grand, confident and fabulous entrance to a pool party should be a breeze if you follow some simple recommendations and have some clarity about what kind of party you will be attending.

The days of clunky laptop bags and boxy briefcases are over. These days, there are plenty of stylish laptop bags and even bags that can do double duty as a fashionable tote. Since no outfit is truly ever complete without a great bag, finding the right fit and style to meet your budget is of the utmost importance. But with so many options out there, it can feel overwhelming to find the right fit.