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Five Things (2.20.26)

20 February 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

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1. This conversation between Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, facilitated by Robin Givhan, has been reassuring in that my instinct to remain small—an attempt to combat capitalism's chokehold—is the right move. The two greats address the current state of fashion and creativity sans pretense and instead, ... Read More

Hold Your Horses

17 February 2026 • Kimberly • 2 Comments

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A few things to consider with (very quiet) Chinese New Year celebrations in tow: Hold your dreams and plans close. In a culture that promotes oversharing (which is rewarded by social platforms' need for engagement, not just a desire for authenticity), I suppose I’m traditional in wanting to ... Read More

For the Lovers

14 February 2026 • Kimberly • Leave a Comment

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For you, or from you—a guide to Valentine's Day gifts and sitting in and with love, every day. TO GIFT A boxed collection of Anaïs Nin's diaries, Eve Hesse: Diaries, Franz Kafka's Letters to Milena Le Boudoir silk or striped cotton panties Kiki de Montparnasse Dahlia set (I'm ... Read More

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