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My friend Galen has a newsletter called People's Paradise, where he offers his thoughts and opinions on fashion after spending several years working in the industry and being surrounded by the culture. There are dozens of fashion blogs now, but instead of analyzing trends, he dissects existing brands and products. I love the way Galen's personal experience informs his writing, having discovered fashion as a child growing up in China (each entry includes a Chinese translation). Reading People's Paradise feels like you're grabbing coffee with him, chatting with someone knowledgable yet humble, and most of all eager to share his insights with you.
Oct 8, 2024
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It feels odd recommending a newsletter in a newsletter, but stick with me here. I, like I am sure most of you, have hit newsletter fatigue. Every bozo with a MacBook Air and a liberal arts degree wants you to pay them for their unedited thoughts. But when a professional, like Rachel Tashjian, tackle the medium (no pun intended), it is a thing of beauty. She writes about style, clothing, life, and maximal interiors, like no one else. The best part of the first "natural style" newsletter is that you have to be approved by the creator herself. You can't just sign up, and you can't pay $5 a month; you have to be deemed worthy! Content with a velvet rope. Exclusivity isn't dead. Figure out a way to subscribe and be prepared to be blessed every Sunday.
Jan 26, 2021
by Laura Reilly
biweekly fashion writing covering collaborations, closet sales, independent designer / brand updates, best of X category, wishlists, what I bought in a month, cost-per-use analysis, fashion week and more
been following the Substack since day one, came for the information but stayed for the writing style
Laura shares links to pieces with deep cut prices or second hand gems and data from what the readers are clicking through most, ranking our interests monthly
itβs also free, yay
Apr 27, 2024
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Pulling Weeds at GQ - I respect Chris Black's takes. This is a great weekly column / newsletter.
Deez Links - You just have to sub to this one, covers all the bases all the time.
Sprezza - For menswear, for interviews, for insights to the clothing we wear, this is the best overall newsletter.
Apr 25, 2024
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everyone makes one glyph (or more if they want) and then you release it for a limited time and donate all of the proceeds to PCRF
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My friends Caleb and Laura run Clue, an independent perfumery based in Chicago. They're childhood friends who started their company almost a year ago. The fragrances they offer are all distinct, unisex, and most importantly, smell good when you wear them. Notable influences include memories of foraging for mushrooms in their backyards, attending church with their families, and Fred Wolf's 1971 animation, The Point. I love how intentional each release is, with Laura dedicating several months to creating each scent while Caleb directs the look and feel, all before hand bottling it themselves. Their branding feels established and accessible, appealing to both high end fragrance fans and to those trying a fragrance for the first time.
Photo of my perfume zone featuring Clue's Morel Map.
Sep 21, 2024