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fashion and style entries

Snapshots from Italy

Italians can transform any style gaffe into a sartorial work of art. Virginia-based blogger Laura McCann has proof. Here, she describes street-fashion photos she took...

Batali Watch: Only a Matter of Time

Celebrity chef Mario Batali has already served us his cookware, restaurants and clogs; now he's whipping up a watch. Naturally, it's highlighted by the...

Valentino Swims!

Valentino is known for haute couture, but apparently he has a little Homer Simpson in him as well. Last week, Jezebel.com posted a photo...

Hat Trick

According to the New York Times, Italy's beloved fedora has become the "summer status symbol." But judging by these photos, we aren't sure what...

Knitted Bling

Think traditional jewelry lacks a little spice? We've found an answer. Italian accessories designer Brunella Caccaviello, who has worked with Pucci, Ferretti and Valentino,...

Super Sunglasses

Italy's Pig Magazine and Zeiss Sunglasses have come together to create our summer eyewear obsession, Super Sunglasses. These retro shades harp back to the...

Florence Love

An amazing guy in Florence. Oh, the pipe! (By the Sartorialist.)...

Gucci Barrymore

Drew Barrymore has just been named the new face of Gucci jewelry. We loved ET and , so we support the choice of Ms....

Ah, Those Sartorial Florentines

He goes by the name Scott Schuman on earth, but he's the "The Sartorialist," in cyberspace. Since September 2005, the veteran fashion photographer has...

Flip Flops But Better

This summer, we want to help our valued readers avoid the painful blisters, obnoxious clicking and inevitable breaking of the traditional flip flop. The...

Sunglass Love

We're loving the white-rimmed sunglasses trend right now. This pair from Gucci is striking, glamorous and summery. Doesn't it make you want to, oh...

Reader Question: Wine Spills

Dear bene, I recently had some friends over for dinner and spilled a glass of Barbaresco all over my favorite shirt. So embarrassing! Do...