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Victoria Beckham x Mango Collaboration Will Feature Timeless Closet Staples

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Victoria Beckham fans rejoice because the British pop star-turned-fashion designer is bringing her eponymous brand’s luxury style to affordable-favorite Mango. Just in time for the Spanish retailer’s 40th anniversary, the Mango x Victoria Beckham capsule collection will drop on April 23.

According to the press release, the collection will be a “perfect blend of classic British luxury, Victoria Beckham’s immaculate style, and Mango’s contemporary design” and feature “tailoring with a twist, feminine dresses, and versatile knitwear.” The campaign images released alongside the announcement showed models in a white dress with a plunging neckline (pictured above) and a white pantsuit (below).

In addition to apparel — made up of “deconstructed silhouettes” and “closet staples with a new and contemporary perspective” — the collaboration will include handbags, jewelry, and shoes.

This is the latest partnership in Mango’s series of collaborations which have most recently included a vacation collection with California-based brand Simon Miller and party-ready drops with influencers like Jen Ceballos and Camille Charrière. Check back here later this month to see and shop the Mango x Victoria Beckham collection.

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Beyond The Bandage Dress: Michelle Ochs Is Taking Hervé Léger Into A New Era

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Everyone knows the Hervé Léger bandage dress. The going-out dress has been a wardrobe staple of the 39-year-old label for decades — seen on supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford in the ‘90s, worn by era-defining celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton in the 2000s, and sported by characters on fashion-forward shows like Gossip Girl and Revenge in the 2010s. In 2024, a year after taking the helm as Hervé Léger’s creative director, Michelle Ochs is ensuring it stays that way — but is not the be-all and end-all of the brand book. 

“That’s what I love about the brand: Everybody remembers it from a period of time in their life, whether how they discovered it, or them wearing it, or a moment they were in when they were wearing it,” says Ochs. “It’s really nice when you talk to people, and they’re aware of the brand.”

The founder of the New York-based brand Et Ochs — who discovered Hervé Léger as a teenager when shopping for a homecoming dress at a mall in Maryland — is hardly a newcomer herself. Ochs has been a fixture of the New York Fashion scene since graduating from Parsons School of Design and starting Cushnie et Ochs with Carly Cushnie in 2008, a label the duo would go on to co-design until 2018. 

“When you’re a startup, you have to define yourself and write your own codes and do everything from scratch,” says Ochs of why she joined Hervé Léger after designing under her name, a reverse-order move in an industry that typically sees creatives earning their chops at an established label before striking on their own. “[I asked myself,] ‘Can I take the challenge and honor another house’s DNA and codes and make that my own?’”

Ochs began to answer the question by going into the decade-spanning archives. “I would pull things and be like, ‘This feels so fresh and modern. I can’t believe this is 20 years old,’” she says. She then began making “little incremental changes” to the designs — adjusting the “proportions of the bandages” and extending some of the mini hemlines to midi (“it was so much skin!”) — before making her mark on the designs and rounding out the collection with more separates and jumpsuits.

“I [want to] establish the rest of it, building that world around the bandage dress, a look and feel that you can have outside of the bandage dress,” says Ochs. There are still elements of the signature Leger look but they manifest in cotton pieces with a denim treatment which gives the illusion of a jean fabric and looser-fit jersey dresses with subtle cinched detailing: “I’m giving the bandage to her in like doses.” 

With just three collections under her belt — the first of which, Spring 2024, just hit stores, before Pre-Fall and Fall 2024 lines are set to drop later in the year — Ochs’ touch is already apparent. While under previous creative director Christian Juul Nielsen’s direction, Hervé Léger doubled down on its sexy, club-era roots (albeit in a much cooler, edgier way than the ‘00s could ever deliver) and going-out clothing, Ochs is proposing something more versatile. Clothing that women can wear every day rather than just on special occasions: body-skimming midi dresses that wouldn’t look out of place at an office, romantic fringe-adorned maxis made for date night, and shiny fabrics for a night out that doesn’t involve stumbling out of the club at three in the morning.

“I’m a mom of two now, and I still love and appreciate sexy and feminine, but there’s a balance, and I think bringing that softer femininity to the brand has been my biggest contribution [so far],” says Ochs.

To set the tone for the new brand direction, for the debut lookbook, Ochs and stylist Natasha Royt put the models in tights and shot them against Manhattan as a backdrop. “I wanted to show her with her hair down, not super-snatched, because I think that all feeds back into what people remember Hervé Léger previously like — as clubwear, and eveningwear which it still is but the modern woman has changed,” says Ochs. “It is still the same amazing product, but like let’s maybe not put her in the heel… let’s cover her up.” 

To further her point, Ochs brings up the black-foil print bandage dress with a high neckline and cap sleeves (photo above) that she wore to the 2023 CFDA Awards, a look that she sees as a “complete opposite” of what you would previously expect from Hervé Léger. “It felt like a risk at the time [of design], but it’s one of our top sellers,” she says.

As Ochs awaits more of this type of customer feedback from the first collection now that it’s finally on the shelves and in shoppers’ hands — “I love to see what’s working; selling is the proof of concept” — her mission is simple: “I am not putting anything out there that I wouldn’t want to wear.” 

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Anthropologie’s Newest Arrivals Are Full Of Spring Staples & Summer Dresses

We know you love Anthropologie just as much as we do.  So we love finding the newest, trendiest pieces that the retailer has to offer for you to snatch up. If you have trouble keeping up with the best new Anthropologie dresses or denim drops, fear not because we've sifted through the retailer’s new arrivals section for the best of the best for your spring and summer style.

Whether you're looking to keep up with 2024 denim trends, find your next wedding guest dress, or build your vacation wardrobe, Anthropologie has a host of new options to pick from. So get to browsing and start taking on the warm-weather months in style.home goods, Anthropologie has a host of new arrivals to pick from. So get to shopping, step into a new pair of Anthropologie shoes, and take on the summer in style.

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Anthropologie The Somerset Maxi Dress


An oldie, but a goodie, Anthropologie’s Somerset Maxi Dress is a best-selling style. And now the popular maxi dress is available in three new colorways and patterns: this tropical orange print, along with a pink monogrammed and blue swirl patterns. But if you’re looking for something more leg-baring for the warm weather, check out the Somerset Mini Dress in a brand-new multicolor geometric print or the Somerset Collection’s new romper style.

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Anthropologie The Somerset Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Pilcro Sunbaked Denim Midi Skirt


Denim skirts are back and better than ever, and this style is an easy-breezy way to wear the trend. Style this denim midi skirt for spring festivals, summer barbeques, and everything in between to add some Western style to your outfits.

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Pilcro Sunbaked Denim Midi Skirt, $, available at Anthropologie

Farm Rio x Anthropologie Strapless Smocked Ruffle Mini Dress


Anthropologie and Farm Rio have collaborated yet again, and we’re obsessed with this strapless dress creation. Wear this effortless floral mini dress for spring brunches and dinner parties alike, or throw it over a swimsuit when you hit the beach.

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Farm Rio x Anthropologie Strapless Smocked Ruffle Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie The Darcey Popover Swing Top


If you’re in need of a not-so-boring blouse that you can easily wear to the office (or to run errands), check out Anthropologie’s new swing top. It also features a trendy puff-sleeve silhouette that is popping up all over the retailer’s new arrivals section.

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Anthropologie The Darcey Popover Swing Top, $, available at Anthropologie

Hutch Whitlee Short-Sleeve V-Neck High-Low Dress


Anthropologie’s new drop includes tons of wedding guest dresses, including this vibrant ruffled Hutch dress. The cheery style screams spring and is calling for you to cart it up ahead of wedding season.

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Hutch Whitlee Short-Sleeve V-Neck High-Low Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Dolce Vita Cadel Pearl Ballet Flats


Studded ballet flats have been on our radar, so we just had to include this Dolce Vita pair. Rather than silver hardware, these flats are studded with delicate pearls, creating the ultimate springtime shoe. 

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Dolce Vita Cadel Pearl Ballet Flats, $, available at Anthropologie

Maeve Halter Ruched Midi Dress


This ‘50s-inspired polka dot halter dress is a vintage dream. Dress it up with statement jewelry and strappy sandals or dress it down with chunky sunglasses and loafers (like one of the Anthro models). 

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Maeve Halter Ruched Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Beach Riot Shona One-Piece Swimsuit


It’s finally time to start swimwear shopping in preparation for your tropical getaways or low-key staycations! To channel your best vacation self, consider carting up a colorful floral one-piece now.

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Beach Riot Shona One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie

English Factory Puff-Sleeve Scallop Mini Dress


Like we said, Anthropologie has tons of brand new puff-sleeve styles. This sweet silhouette is just so cute and, for under $100, it’s a steal!

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English Factory Puff-Sleeve Scallop Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Bishop + Young Striped Tank


You can find more budget-friendly styles, like this cool-meets-classic halter top, in Anthropologie’s newest drop. Keep it casual by styling it with your favorite cut-off shorts or dress it up with a slinky maxi skirt

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Bishop + Young Striped Tank, $, available at Anthropologie

Paige The Claudine High-Rise Crop Flare Jeans


If you’re hesitant to try 2024’s extreme flared jean trend, dip your toes into the water with a more subtle flared style. Our eyes are on these high-rise jeans, which we think could easily become our new go-to pair to reach for.

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PAIGE The Claudine High-Rise Crop Flare Jeans, $, available at Anthropologie

Lspace Chelsea Midi Dress


If bright colors and florals aren’t your personal spring vibe, consider a black dress instead. It’s classic enough to wear again and again, but the puff sleeves, keyhole cutout, and thigh-high slit are interesting enough to compete with the more quintessential spring frocks.

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LSpace Chelsea Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Jeffrey Campbell Chance Thong Sandals


It’s nearly toes-in-the-sand weather, and we’re preparing by shopping for sandals. We love this Jeffrey Campbell thong pair, also available in crisp white and chocolate brown leathers.

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Jeffrey Campbell Chance Thong Sandals, $, available at Anthropologie

Bardot Adoni Sleeveless Mesh Midi Dress


Whether you have an outdoor wedding or a garden party approaching, this sweety midi dress is calling for you to order it. The powder blue colorway and delicate floral overlay are a win-win spring combo.

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Bardot Adoni Sleeveless Mesh Midi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Dippin' Daisy's Devon One-Piece Swimsuit


Another new swimsuit that caught our eye is this Dippin’ Daisy one-piece. This style is so versatile that you could wear it to the pool, then throw breezy pants or a maxi skirt over it, and no one would ever suspect it wasn’t a tube top. 

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Dippin' Daisy's Devon One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Short-Sleeve Printed Linen Buttondown Shirt


Yet another versatile piece is this button-down shirt, which can double up as officewear and resortwear. Tuck it into work trousers or wear it open over a bikini, and you’ve got yourself a multi-purpose wardrobe staple.

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Anthropologie Short-Sleeve Printed Linen Buttondown Shirt, $, available at Anthropologie

Ranna Gill Cropped Eyelet Wide-Leg Pants


We want to slip into these cropped wide-leg pants with an eyelet trim for absolutely everything, from brunches and date nights to seaside strolls and farmers market runs. They’re a classic silhouette that will simply never go out of style.

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Ranna Gill Cropped Eyelet Wide-Leg Pants, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Cutwork Mini Shift Dress


If you, too, are streaming the ‘60s-set Palm Royale drama on AppleTV+, then you’re likely drooling over the fashion and wanting a vintage dress for yourself. This bright blue shift dress could have easily been seen on any of the well-dressed characters, but it could definitely be worn by you.

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Anthropologie Cutwork Mini Shift Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie The Tilda Maxi Slip Skirt


Looking for a spring wardrobe staple that you can reach for time after time? Look no further than this Anthropologie maxi skirt. It’s a bestseller for a reason, and now it’s available in a new chic pale green colorway.

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Anthropologie The Tilda Maxi Slip Skirt, $, available at Anthropologie

Agolde Parker Long Shorts


You can’t go wrong with throwing on a pair of jean shorts in the summer. And these popular cut-offs from Agolde may be your new favorite ones. The popular style comes in a black wash now that’s slightly more elevated if you want shorts that you can easily dress up.

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Agolde Parker Long Shorts, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Sweetheart Babydoll Maxi Dress


To wrap up our roundup (and throw in one final Anthropologie dress), we couldn’t help but add in this oh-so-sweet babydoll dress. This style is an easy add-to-cart decision… the only difficulty you may face is choosing between the adorable orange and blue floral prints.

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Anthropologie Sweetheart Babydoll Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Maeve Flutter-Sleeve Babydoll Dress


If you’re looking for a tried-and-true summer dress, Maeve has given us a chic sundress that could easily be worn from day to night or from the pool to dinner. Go for classic crisp white, or opt for one of the brand’s fun prints in a range of petite, straight, and plus-size dress options.

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Maeve Flutter-Sleeve Babydoll Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Jeffrey Campbell Fluxx Heels


Perfect wedding guest shoe alert. Jeffrey Campbell never disappoints, and neither do these strappy heels that we’d love to dance the night away in. And while the square-toed shape is super trendy, the kitten heel and ankle strap are timeless, making for a going-out shoe you’ll be able to wear over and over again.

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Jeffrey Campbell Fluxx Heels, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Morgan Wine Glasses, Set of 4


When it comes to Anthropologie home decor, the brand does it right. You can find mixed and matched wine glasses just about anywhere that sells kitchenware, but few will come as reasonably priced as this set. We’ll definitely be sipping orange wine in these colorful glasses with our pals all summer long.

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Anthropologie Morgan Wine Glasses, Set of 4, $, available at Anthropologie

Faithful The Brand Mico Cargo Pants


If you weren’t aware, cargo is back in the form of cargo denim pants and mini and maxi cargo skirts. If you’re looking for a subtle and sophisticated way to take on the trend, try these pants. They also just may become your new go-to travel pants, thanks to their easy drawstring waistband and many pockets.

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Faithfull the Brand Mico Cargo Pants, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Raffia Box Satchel


When you think of a summer bag, you likely picture a straw tote or a woven crossbody. Get the best of both worlds with this raffia basket top handle bag that can double as a crossbody. Take it out for casual picnics or rooftop bars and prepare yourself to receive all the compliments about your new accessory.

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Anthropologie Raffia Box Satchel, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie The Raya Colorblock Maxi Dress


This maxi dress is the ultimate easy, breezy summer staple. Wear it poolside for a bold barbecue moment, or to a casual summer wedding. It’s available in a few color-blocked colorways in petite, straight, and plus sizes so we can all be stylish this summer.

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Anthropologie The Raya Colorblock Maxi Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Laurel Mirror


Anthropologie mirrors are fan favorites (especially the brand’s Gleaming Primrose styles). But if the vintage-inspired standing mirror doesn’t do it for you, there’s a new mirror available for peering into. Grab this round mirror and place it in your bathroom, above your dresser drawers, in a bland hallway, or in the middle of a gallery wall. The options are endless. 

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Anthropologie Laurel Mirror, $, available at Anthropologie

Dippin’ Daisy’s Salt Water One-Piece Swimsuit


We definitely need to add this style to our low-back one-piece swimsuit roundup. The blend of classic black, a flattering balconette bra cup, and a bow tie back combine to make a super chic swimsuit. Wear it to the beach or wear it as a bodysuit with a pair of flowy pants for effortless summer style.

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Dippin' Daisy's Salt Water One-Piece Swimsuit, $, available at Anthropologie

Phlur Eau De Parfum 50 ml


If you're a fan of Phlur’s Missing Person scent that “evokes the scent of your love's skin,” you can add a bottle to your next dress haul. The perfume brand is available at Anthropologie in an expansive range of fruity, musky, and woody scents options. Pick your poison and make it your new scent of the summer.

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Phlur Eau De Parfum 50 ml, $, available at Anthropologie

DH New York Open-Stitch Cardigan Sweater


You can wear this crochet-style cardigan in a range of ways, whether it's over your bikini, with your tennis outfit, or unbuttoned with a colorful T-shirt. This piece can truly be styled in so many ways, serving as a versatile layering piece that you can add to various outfits all summer. Consider it a more modern interpretation of the polo shirt.

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DH New York Open-Stitch Cardigan Sweater, $, available at Anthropologie

On Cloud 5 Sneakers


We love a good running sneaker, and these On Cloud styles are some of the best — you may even say they're like walking on... clouds. Choose from several summer-ready colors and go for your hot girl walk or hike or run.

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On Cloud 5 Sneakers, $, available at Anthropologie

Ellen Merchant Small Melamine Platter


If you're also ready to throw summer dinner parties and barbecues, Anthropologie has a ton of cute dinnerware to serve up your signature dishes. We're especially loving this colorful printed serving platter for an easy and impressive tablescape.

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Ellen Merchant Small Melamine Platter, $, available at Anthropologie

Farm Rio Puff-Sleeve Cutout Printed Dress


We've been diehard fans of Farm Rio's maximalist prints and ethereal summer dresses for a while. And this one is newly featured on Anthropologie's site, perfect for your next vacation. The color palette is so tropical and the cut-outs are so flirty.

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Farm Rio Puff-Sleeve Cutout Printed Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

MACHETE Suzy Cat-Eye Sunglasses


We added these particular sunnies into our White Lotus vacation outfit story, assigning them to Sicilian local character Lucia. The cat eye is a classic style that anyone can pull off, but the checkered print really makes them pop and are perfect to block the summer sun.

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Machete Suzy Cat-Eye Sunglasses, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Cheena Petite Glass Mushroom Lamp Candle


Candles almost always enhance a room thanks to their scent, but the great ones also add a touch of design to your space. This colorful, architecturally stacked candle serves as both a candle and a lamp for added visual interest. (Plus, we're a fan of the fresh apple cider champagne scent.)

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Anthropologie Cheena Petite Glass Mushroom Lamp Candle, $, available at Anthropologie

Hudson Devon High-Rise Boyfriend Shorts


Looking for a new pair of high-waisted denim shorts? These white shorts are sleek and chic but also have a folded-up frayed hem for some extra edge. Wear them with your favorite bikini or a crop top for an easy summer outfit.

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Hudson Devon High-Rise Boyfriend Shorts, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Abstract Pearl Drop Earrings


These are not your grandma's pearls. Thanks to Mermaidcore, pearls are back, but in a more modern, more wearable way that isn't only reserved for special occasions. Wear these drop earrings to seaside dinners and parties throughout the summer.

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Anthropologie Abstract Pearl Drop Earrings, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie The Catalina Button-Front Mini Dress


We all need a little black dress, and this waist-defining style is great for both daytime and nighttime. During the day, style it with chunky sandals or white sneakers, and for night, pair it with strappy heels.

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Anthropologie The Catalina Button-Front Mini Dress, $, available at Anthropologie

Silent D Bow Ballet Flats


Ballet flats are trending — and for good reason. They're the perfect work shoe for when you can't bother with heels while still being a dressy, closed-toe alternative to sandals. Wear these flats to channel your inner ballerina in an adult-appropriate way.

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Silent D Bow Ballet Flats, $, available at Anthropologie

Pretty Simple Brooklyn Belt Bag


R29 readers' fan-favorite Lululemon Belt Bag may have new competition. Available in several colorful mesh options, this may become your go-to fanny pack of the summer.

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Pretty Simple Brooklyn Belt Bag, $, available at Anthropologie

Anthropologie Mae Indoor/Outdoor Round Pillow


Whether you have a full-on backyard or a tiny fire escape patio, spruce it up with Anthropologie's durable throw pillow. Add some color to your outdoor living space and lay back in the summer sun.

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Anthropologie Mae Indoor/Outdoor Round Pillow, $, available at Anthropologie

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