Fashion holds a mirror up to the world, and wealth equality is one of the big issues of the day. While it has never been easy to be an independent designer, with conglomerates accumulating further assets and power it’s becoming even more challenging. As a result a number of organizations have focused their efforts on supporting emerging brands....
Born and raised in East London in the ’80s, the eldest of four daughters in a single-parent household, Emma Grede’s route into business was anything but easy. She dropped out of school at 16 and built her career from the ground up — first in fashion show and events production, before starting launching her talent management and entertainment agency,...
Looking ahead to this year’s flagship watch fair, Watches & Wonders, the industry seems to be both robust and growing. Running from April 14 to 18 in Geneva, the 2026 edition will host 55 returning brands, plus 11 newcomers including Audemars Piguet. The exhibition area has expanded from 77,000 square meters in 2025 to 84,000 this year, with...
When I’ve thought about the small but mighty state of Rhode Island in the past, it’s mostly been in the context of A) getting rejected from Brown (honestly, I had a B-minus average; what did I expect?) or B) wishing I was at Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July party in Watch Hill. Now, though, I will likely associate...
There are no days off for Azzi Fudd—not even the 2026 WNBA Draft.“We woke up at 5:50 today so I could go work out before everything started,” Fudd tells Vogue from the hair and makeup chair just hours ahead of the draft at The Shed in New York City. “We went to bed at 1:00, so I was...
It’s WNBA Draft night in New York City, and number 8 overall pick Flau’jae Johnson arrived on the orange carpet in a mermaid silhouette cutout gown, accessorizing the look with a fuzzy black shawl and sparkly Judith Lieber clutch. She kept her glam soft with a pop of purple eye shadow, and her hair down and straightened.The look...
Where’s the beef? If you’re a United States–based shopper, it’s probably piling up on your local grocery shelf since prices for the food have reached an all-time record high. It comes in tandem with a unique wellness moment, where there’s a singular word—and molecule—on everybody's lips right now: Protein.From a protein standpoint, beef’s nutritional statistics are pretty hard...
After UCLA’s stunning March Madness victory last week, we’ve been waiting with bated breath to see where the team’s star players are headed. Luckily, we won’t have to wait long. Tonight, at the 2026 WNBA Draft, Lauren Betts, Angela Dugalić, Gabriela Jaquez, Gianna Kneepkens, and Kiki Rice will officially trade their blue and gold for their new jerseys.While...
Dining al fresco in New York City has always had a certain magic to it. For years, outdoor setups were basically a bonus feature; some places simply had them, while others didn’t. There were sidewalk setups—perfect for doing some prime people-watching while enjoying your meal—and backyard oases, for when you wanted to slip away and hide among the...
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Hello & welcome to my blog! My name is Mocha Rose and I'm a 20-year-old independent blogger with a passion for sharing about fashion and lifestyle.
