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6 Nov

Why Bag Charms Are Everywhere This Season (W Magazine)

Images courtesy of Getty and the designers. Collage by Ashley Peña. No, you don’t have tinnitus. There really is a jangling noise taking over city streets. It’s the sound of charms and tchotchkes dangling off bags, from luxury leather top handles to canvas carryalls. The trend, recently dubbed “Birkin-ifying,” is inspired by the eccentric way Jane Birkin accessorized her namesake Hermès bag. While some Birkin owners have turned their luxury purses into oversized, leather charm bracelets, it’s hardly the only design getting loaded up with accouterments. Partly thanks to TikTok, the trend has broken into the mainstream, with people of all ages—and spending levels—Birkin-ifying their bags. And so a project of individualism turns into another example of the fashion mob mentality. Birkin-ifying...
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1 Nov

The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes of 2024 (W Magazine)

Between elaborate costumes and exclusive parties, Halloween is no joke for celebrities. It’s the perfect moment for stars to get creative, an opportunity to break from their usual wardrobes in favor of over-the-top costumes and offbeat hair and makeup. It’s time to really put those Hollywood stylists, glam teams, and disposable incomes to use. Put simply—don’t expect any bagged Party City costumes from the VIP crowd. This year’s batch of costumes has already included everything from tongue-in-cheek pop culture references (Lizzo dressed up as an Ozempic shot), classic outfits referencing landmark films like The Matrix and Striptease, and couples costumes from Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Since Halloween falls on a Thursday this year, stars have two whole weekends to really show off their...
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