Fashion Blocks

02/19/2021

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This steak recipe will change your whole view on beef!

Though there's nothing like a well-grilled steak in the summertime, when the weather changes, pan-seared steak can be an even better route. Pan-searing in a ripping-hot cast iron skillet (the best type of pan to use for this method, given its superior heat-retaining qualities) produces an evenly gol...

02/09/2021

Not sure what to call fashion’s latest craze? Us too. Here’s a few options: stretchy stringy, wrappy wears, lacy legs. Here at CR, we think “fashion floss” fits best.

Explore the sensual fad that is taking over social media feeds and high-fashion runways

02/09/2021

It's only been a few years since conservative Saudi Arabia has started hosting fashion events. At first it was a political signal, because until recently women had little opportunity to use fashion as a form of public expression. The accepted norm was the abaya, a black floor-length cloak, covering their clothes

Fashion for style-conscious Muslims: The "Modest Fashion" show took place in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. The fashion market in the Muslim world is huge.

02/09/2021

Catherine E. McKinley’s “The African Lookbook” and Richard Thompson Ford’s “Dress Codes” revisit the rules and repression imposed by the clothes we wear.

02/05/2021

Anyone who has ever watched the iconic ’60s film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes starring Marylin Monroe and Jane Russell probably knows at least a few of the words to the song “Diamonds Area Girl’s Best Friend.” I’ve not only found myself humming it to myself more recently, but it has also re-triggered a mild obsession with jewelry. I’m not just enveloped in thoughts about diamond engagement rings or demi-fine jewelry brands, but everyday jewelry trends specifically.

We rounded up the spring-summer 2021 jewelry trends you can expect to see everywhere. Shop them now.

02/05/2021

With the exception of hand-beaded chains for your mask, jewelry has been overlooked for the larger part of the past year. Despite this, designers sent a mix of gorgeous styles down the runway for the new spring season, ranging from casual jewelry to black-tie baubles. We saw beach beads at Etro and Versace, show-stopping XL earrings at Dolce & Gabbana and Ulla Johnson, and so much more.

From crushed metals to show-stopping earrings.

02/05/2021

If you want a sneak peak of what you'll be seeing, you can expect things like updated baroque pearls, beaded necklaces, and major earring moments that will have you camera-ready for any virtual meeting. And if you're not ready to go all out on your jewelry, you can keep it simple with pendant necklaces and subtly textured metals. So if you're as excited as I am about the new year (for more reasons than one), keep scrolling for the best 2021 jewelry trends that you can shop immediately.

Oooh, so shiny!

01/31/2021

Once you’ve experienced the freedom of a cross-body bag it’s possible you’ll never go back to actually carrying a bag in your hands or nestling a strap in the crook of your arm. The cross-body has had a makeover from the school kids' satchel you might remember to something way more soignée and sophisticated, as these designer versions prove, and all of our edit offer absolute freedom from the tyranny of a heavy bag in your hands. Hallelujah!

The 17 best designer cross-body bags are all here

01/31/2021

From the classic 'it bag' to the limited-edition art piece, they are the most collectable accessory. Cath Pound explores the world's most sought-after handbags, from past to present.

01/31/2021

Wanderlust is hard to satisfy these days, but Turkish designer Güneş Mutlu can transport you to Istanbul with the handbags from her brand, Mehry Mu.

Güneş Mutlu brings Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to the world.

01/30/2021

Blake Lively is throwing it back to her post-pregnancy fashion!

The actress shared some photos on her Instagram Stories from just months after she gave birth to her third daughter, Betty, 16 months.

"Hadn't slept in forever. But earring game was single and ready to mingle," the actress said of her outfit

01/30/2021

There’s no denying the excitement of new fashion arrivals hitting stores. Like a window into the future, the new crop of fresh, covetable accessories shapes the season ahead. After all, every it-item, like Bottega’s puddle boots, was once a highly-anticipated drop. In our fast-paced world, where trends are rising and falling and disappearing faster than ever (except for, lately, comfortwear), it can be difficult to suss out the investment-worthy items from those that are fleeting trends.

Here, an expert list of the soon-to-be It-items you’ll want to get your hands on now.