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Daniel Roseberry: the new master of Haute Couture This piece is in Italian. This is an in-depth article about how Schiaparelli's new creative director, Daniel Roseberry, rose to the top of fashion rtw and haute couture – with barely any experience – and how he is shaping the contemporary landscape of fashion.	Five outfits for Maturità This piece is in Italian. The Maturità is the biggest exam that any Italian student has to face during their education. It causes stress, anxiety, fear but, after all the hard work, an immense sense of relief. For when that magical moment arrives, everyone will want to be the best dressed in the room, so we put together five summery, smart and elegant outfits for all the students who don’t wish to stress too much over the outfit choice.	Tie-Dye for Summer 2022 This piece is in Italian. A quick dive into tie-dye history, starting from its ancient origins in Peru, Indonesia and Japan, stopping by the rebellious Sixities and Seventies and arriving to the new Twenties. now tie-dye has become elegant and takes inspiration from the Y2K fashion trend. A selection of tie-dyed clothing to showcase the trend is also included in the article.
Backpacks & co: from streetwear to haute couture This piece is in Italian. A selection of 16 backpacks and mini-backpacks for any occasion and necessity. Going from a colourful and pop model by Invicta to a classic vegan leather backpack, from a bucket-shaped one that can be transformed into a handbag to a practical one by Hunter.	Statement shirts This piece is in Italian. This article is about statement shirts. While a classic white or baby blue shirt is a must in any wardrobe, a statement shirt is a need. The statement can be made by oversized collars or puffy sleeves, an excess of ribbons and bows, embroidery or rhinestones. A statement shirt will be the best of friends for the summer season.	Bejewelled bags This piece is in Italian. In this article I talk about how bejeweled bags can elevate any spring or summer look. From gold or silver details to innovative plastic designs, from Swarovski adorned rose shaped clutches to handblown glass bags, the perfect bejeweled bag for each one of us is out there, we only need to find it.
Hyper-feminine trend This piece is in Italian. This article describes the new fashion trend that emerged on social media such as TikTok and Instagram by looking at it through a slight feminist lens. Hyper-femininity is about embracing the most feminine side of ourselves without being ashamed of it and removing any trace of the male gaze from it. The fashion side of hyper-femininity focuses on laces, tulle, frills, pearls, ribbons and pastel colours on silhouettes that remind of fairytales and life by a cottage.	Inventing Anna: million dollar fraud & high fashion This piece is in Italian. In this article I present to the readers of Grazia the latest Netflix series, Inventing Anna. I explain who the series is based on, the fake socialite and scammer Anna Delvey, and the story that inspired it. I also talk about the fashion choices of the costume department of the series and how they compare to Anna Delvey’s real life style.	The hottest miniskirt of Summer ‘22 This piece is in Italian. In this article I selected a dozen of the cutest and most fun miniskirts of S/S 22 to explain how this iconic piece of clothing has come back once more as the biggest trend of the hottest months of the year. I also added a brief history on how the miniskirt came to be.
S/S 22 Trends This piece is in Italian. For this article Grazia’s editors and contributors have taken another look at the SS 22 catwalks to select trends that we think will be everywhere during the Spring and Summer months of 2022.	Headpieces for the Christmas Holidays This piece is in Italian. This article’s focus are headpieces for the Christmas Holidays, ranging from simple headbands, to bedazzled hairclips and tiaras.	Grunge: history and fashion advice This piece is in Italian. This article gives a little insight on how the grunge subculture was born and how it became so widely recognised thanks to its iconic music and fashion looks, which were in direct contrast with the fashion industry.
Coconut Girl: TikTok's latest Summer trend This piece is in Italian. In this article I explain who the “Coconut Girl” is and what she wears and does on a typical day on the Floridian or Californian beaches. You can see her in a Hawaiian print shirt sipping on a refreshing drink or in crocheted trousers and shell necklaces, looking straight out of a 2000 TV series.	Brands to support during Pride This piece is in Italian. Pride Month is a very important time of the year for the LGBTQIA+ community but most times brands take advantage of it only to make a profit. Therefore, I wrote this article to highlight fashion brands that are owned and funded by LGBTQIA+ people and that make an effort to support the rights of their community all year long.	What gear to buy to go trekking in the Summer This piece is in Italian. This article aims to be a guide for people who want to go on a hike during the Summer but do not know what type of clothing, shoes and tools they should buy in order to have the best experience while trekking.
What are the Met Gala 2021 & 2022 themes? This piece is in Italian. This article announces the themes for the Met galas of 2021 and 2022: “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” and “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”. It also explains the meaning behind the themes chosen by Andrew Bolton.	Crochet: the trend of the Summer This piece is in Italian. In this article I explore crochet as a staple Summer trend but diving deeper into the crocheting community, interviewing three young women who took it up as a hobby but for very different reasons, such as a relaxing past time or to set up a small and thriving business.	The Cottagecore trend This piece is in Italian. This is another article about a fashion trend created on TikTok, Instagram and Tumblr: Cottagecore. I explain how to adhere to the cottagecore aesthetic by dressing following this trend, even though we're living in cities and not in the countryside. With this article comes a selection of clothes fit for the cottagecore life.
The Dark Academia trend This piece is in Italian. This article explains another fashion trend that was born on social media: Dark Academia. It goes in depth about the "lifestyle" that people dressing in dark academia clothes follow. I also selected I few items of clothing to match the aesthetic.	The Y2K trend according to TikTok This piece is in Italian. This is about Y2K and the huge comeback it's having thanks to socials like Instagram and, more importantly, TikTok. It explain what Y2K means and how to dress following this trend. I also created a few outfits inspired by the 2000.	The coats of 'The Undoing' This piece is in Italian. This article talks about how the marvellous coats worn by Nicole Kidman in the HBO series The Undoing subtly explain her character and the hardships she's going through. I also added a selection of 10 coats similar to those worn by the actress.
The amazing costumes of 'Bridgerton' This piece is in Italian. This article is about the costumes made for the hit Netflix show Bridgerton. In this piece I explain how Ellen Mirojnick, the costume designer, created more than 7500 pieces for this series and how she managed to modernise them to match the plot of the show.	Celebrity fashion icons of 2020 This piece is in Italian. This article shows the 10 most influential celebrities in fashion of 2020. In this list are included Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, Paloma Elsesser, Ellie Goldstein and Kate Middleton. The article was written taking a Stylight report as a reference.	Bottega Veneta & YSL: SS21 review This piece is in Italian. This is a review of Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent’s SS21 collections. Here, I explain the sartorial decisions made to create the garments and analyse how fashion shows have changed due to the pandemic, focusing on how the brand involves the public.
#GiftMeGUESS This piece is in Italian. This article presents Guess's social media campaign and new Christmas collection.	Gucci: SS21 Review This piece is in Italian. This is the review of Gucci's SS21 collection, which was presented as a mini-series divided in seven parts during the innovative Guccifest, an online fashion film festival. I explored some of the themes which were present in the videos and how they related to the clothes, to the history of Gucci and to the social changes that we’re going through.	Styling dresses and face masks This piece is in Italian. For this article I created five outfits that can make us feel good even while we’re wearing face masks. First, I chose the face masks and then paired them with dresses and heels.

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