Here’s What Everyone Complaining About AOC’s $58 “Tax The Rich” Sweatshirt Missed

It’s Thursday afternoon, so of course, conservatives are mad at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Today, Fox News host Sean Hannity, Fox News contributor Sara Carter, and yes, Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe, among others, took to Twitter to call out the congresswoman for selling (and promoting) a new line of campaign merch. In the collection, along with a Green New Deal “dad hat” and a T-shirt that says, “Drink Water & Don’t Be Racist,” is a $58 crewneck sweatshirt with the phrase “Tax The Rich” written across the front. “Still laughing about AOC selling ridiculously expensive swag that says ‘Tax the rich,’” Boothe tweeted. Carter followed suit, writing: “@AOC selling $65 ‘Tax The Rich’ sweatshirt. No, this isn’t @TheBabylonBee.” The Babylon Bee, a conservative and Christian news satire site, even joined in with a tweet of its own: “AOC Now Selling ‘Tax The Rich’ Caviar For Just $10,000 A Can.” Missing in both Booth and Carter’s tweets — as well as the follow-up stories Carter and Hannity wrote — was any real engagement with or explanation about why Ocasio-Cortez’s merch costs the amount it does.

Everyone: @AOC is selling a “tax the rich” sweatshirt for $58! That’s way too expensive.

Me, a former mass market apparel designer: Made in America. Union printed. Sounds about right. That’s what it costs to pay everyone a decent wage along the way. #TaxTheRich pic.twitter.com/afPZ6quQmZ

— Stephen Punwasi (@StephenPunwasi) December 3, 2020

That explanation came soon, though, in a tweet from Stephen Punwasi, the CEO of Canadian real estate site Better Dwelling. In it, Punwasi explained the actual cost to design a garment that’s made in America by union workers — as all of the items sold on Ocasio-Cortez’s website are. “That’s what it costs to pay everyone a decent wage along the way,” he wrote about the price, noting his past experience as a mass market apparel designer. According to his tweets, had Ocasio-Cortez chosen to manufacture her merch in a factory in, say, Vietnam that pays fair wages, the market price would be about $35. Make it in a sweatshop with dangerous conditions? The price would be closer to $12. “One person’s spending is someone’s income,” he wrote.

Ocasio-Cortez retweeted Punwasi’s thread, adding that if Republicans would rather receive free merch from her campaign, they can have it, as long as they volunteer first. “Oh, and by the way: Tax the Rich,” she wrote.

This feud, though, has nothing to do with a sweatshirt, of course. Rather, it’s far more likely that the launch was simply used as an excuse to take credibility away from the congresswoman — and her plans to #MakeBillionairesPay through the use of higher taxes. But, what many of her opponents got wrong was that her plans aren’t for people who can afford to pay $60 for a sweatshirt to support a like-minded politician. As she pointed out in a 2019 tweet, her “tax the rich” pleas are more pointed at the “nesting-doll yacht rich” than doctors or lawyers. “For-profit prison rich. Betsy DeVos, student-loan-shark rich. Trick-the-country-into-war rich. Subsidizing-workforce-w-food-stamps rich.” It’s not a long list, but rather a handful of mega-billionaires in the U.S. who reside in the same country as people living in abject poverty. Even so, many people hear “higher taxes” and panic. 

Despite the outcry by Republicans, Ocasio-Cortez’s “Tax The Rich” sweatshirt is already sold out, a result that, as one Twitter user suggested, arrived at the hands of people who both can afford a $58 sweatshirt and want to tax the rich. (Yes, they do exist.) 

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In Praise Of Tunics, The Forgotten Style That’s Worked Wonders For My Body Confidence

Editor’s note: The following article includes content regarding body dysmorphic disorder. Some details may be triggering. Please proceed thoughtfully.

I live in leggings. On any given day, there’s a 90% chance you’ll find me in Aerie’s OFFLINE Real Me High Waisted Legging — of which I have more pairs than any one human really needs — or, when I’m feeling spicy, Commando’s Faux Leather Animal Legging. As I’ve built my collection of comfortable leggings,  I’ve also grown my arsenal of tunics — long enough to cover my crotch and most of my backside — to go with them. And thus begins my ode to the oft-overlooked shirt silhouette that’s helped me gain my confidence amidst a years-long journey with body dysmorphia. 

The tunic image that’s currently in your mind is likely boxy, oversized, and rather genderless in its silhouette. This makes sense. Tunics first originated back in ancient Greek and Roman times and were worn by both men and women. While yesteryear’s tunics usually fit this frumpy, matronly profile, today’s styles — while still falling somewhere between the hips and the knees — are more fashion-forward. Depending on the designer, tunics can be fitted, flared, sleeveless, balloon-sleeved, and everything in between. 

Their turn for the stylish aside, here’s why they have become a go-to for me. I have a complicated relationship with my body. From puberty through my mid-20s, I fit into a size 0 at my smallest and a 6 at my biggest. But then, right after my 25th birthday, I sought professional help for my mounting anxiety. Two prescriptions and four months later, I had gained 40 pounds — all without drastically changing my diet or exercise routine. 

By that time, the key factor that led to exacerbating my anxiety — a toxic relationship — was out of the picture. So, with the approval of my doctor, I cancelled my prescriptions. While I’m glad to say that my mental health has been steady and manageable since making that decision, I’m less stoked to admit that the body dysmorphia I’ve dealt with since age 12 — long before ever having gained weight and my most recent weight gain — remain. And, despite now being in this body for three years, it still doesn’t always register as mine. On those days, tunics give me the comfort and confidence boost I need. 

While it may seem that I have resorted to loose-fitting tops to hide my weight gain, the reality is different. Tunics have been my top of choice for the past seven or eight years, encapsulating my body at its smallest and largest sizes; shrouding my stomach and thigh gap (or current lack thereof) — and every dysmorphic thought as a result — in acceptance. Because that’s the thing: At both stages of my body journey, I’ve felt largely at odds, never feeling physically good enough — not when I had a six-pack and thighs that didn’t touch, and not once I had developed stretch marks on my hips and stomach, and discovered what friction does to my favorite pants. During both periods, tunics have helped me tune out those thoughts and focus on how I feel in general as opposed to as a result of obsessing over how my body looks. When I wear tunics, I not only feel comfortable in my body throughout all its evolving stages, but I exude confidence. 

Of course, no article of clothing will teach me to learn to love and accept my body every step of the way. Not when my mind is trying to make me believe that it’s something it’s not; something worse and less worthy. It’s an ongoing process for me, but, while I am slowly but surely getting there, being able to express my sense of style while continuously cloaking my body in love and comfort — rather than constricting it — and shielding it from gazes (my own included) undoubtedly helps. 

Tunics are also incredibly versatile. Some days call for a fully oversized tunic blouse (I love ELOQUII’s Elements Poet Sleeve Tunic and Zara’s Satin Effect Long Tunic Blouse), while others call for a tiny bit more tailoring to accentuate my curves while maintaining that coveted length (like Free People’s Olivia Printed Tunic and Anthropologie’s Quinn Sequined Tunic Blouse). The latter two brands have helped redefine the silhouette for me: Where Free People reigns supreme when it comes to gorgeous boho tunics, Anthropologie elevates the silhouette for a slightly more mature, business-casual style.

High-fashion is taking notice of the style, too. In fact, tunics took over the Spring/Summer 2021 fashion week runways. From a sleeveless ribbed number at Simon Miller and a scallop-hemmed stunner at Jason Wu to a retro wool style at Marina Moscone, an asymmetric turtleneck at Michael Kors, and a hanky hem at JW Anderson, it’s safe to say that tunics are more stylish than ever.

Tunics aren’t only for spring and summer, though. I consider them to be one of the most transitional garments that exists. Considering they fall somewhere between the hips and the knees, many tunics are long enough to be mini dresses and can be worn on their own. Once the temperatures take a dip for the chillier, pairing them over leggings, tights, and pants works equally as well. 

While some find that opting for oversized silhouettes and styling leggings as pants is fashion illiterate at best and downright lazy at worst, for me, it all comes down to comfort, a general lack of regard for what other people think about how I choose to dress, and a deep appreciation for the ever-growing love of my body that doing so has granted me. Plus, have you seen how cute tunics can look with leggings and knee-high boots? I’m a forever fan. 

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Great News! Good American Just Launched Size-Inclusive Footwear

Khloe Kardashian and Emma Grede launched Good American in 2016 with the intention of offering a broader range of sizes for jeans that work on all bodies. The brand was well-received, and in the four years since launch, Good American has expanded its offerings to include swimwear and loungewear. Now, they’re turning their attention to footwear, another place where sizing has long been limited. Take it from someone who knows many women with feet in the double digits — it’s frustrating to see a cute pair of shoes and immediately know they’re not an option for you. 

On Thursday, Good American announced its first-ever shoe collection, one that is equal parts stylish and inclusive. The first drop, which Grede calls the Icons, includes women’s shoe staples: heels, slingbacks, sandals, flats, and boots. The latter — an especially challenging area for plus-size women — includes ankle-, knee-, and over-the-knee-height options in several widths and circumferences.

The entire collection is available in sizes 4 to 14. Despite the fact that the average women’s shoe size is on the rise, many shoe brands, including Zara and Aldo (yes, we’re naming names to manifest change), only offer sizes 5 to 11. Previously between a 7 to 8.5, the average size for women in the United States is now closer to a 9, with 30% of all women wearing a size larger than 10.5, according to Good American’s research. “We knew from the start that we would never take on a new category unless it was fully inclusive,” Grede tells Refinery29. “Each shoe in our collection is available in regular and extended widths around the foot, calves, and thighs, addressing fit from every angle to create more than 72 unique sizing variables,” Kardashian adds.  

The two were inspired to launch footwear after hearing women at their campaign shoots complain about the lack of inclusive shoe options. Kardashian and Grede focused on all aspects of the pieces before committing to launch. Every shoe has “The Cloud Soul,” which contains ultra-cushioned memory foam, and the soles have an incline with a wider back than standard shoes. All footwear has added arch support so it’s actually designed for all-day use. 

Explore the entire collection — which, according to Grede will continue to grow in the future — now on goodamerican.com.

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9 Brides On What They Wore To Their Micro-Weddings

This year, as the pandemic took hold of the country, people were forced to press pause on many aspects of their everyday lives. College classes were canceled, restaurants closed (some permanently), and vacations were postponed. For the thousands of people who planned to get married in 2020, stress from the pandemic was heightened even further. As concerns over large gatherings grew by the day, many couples had to rethink their nuptials. With how quickly event spaces book up, some had already waited a year or even two to get married when COVID hit. Now, having rescheduled their dates to next year, they would be waiting even longer. The uncertainty of it all, though, led some couples to ditch their original plans to say “I do” in front of 200 of their closest friends and family, and instead, opt for something smaller and safer, but all the more special: a “micro-wedding.”

Those brides who decided to hold intimate weddings had a couple of different options in the dress department: Stick with the dresses they’d planned on wearing to their original wedding celebrations; accept the risk of buying a wedding dress online; or swap out a traditional bridal look entirely for something already in their wardrobes. Whichever sartorial route was chosen, the brides featured ahead all had tales about planning, and subsequently dressing for, their big days during a pandemic. And yet, none of them had a single regret.

From a bride who got married in a dress she’s had since high school to another who found matching utility jumpsuits for her and her husband-to-be in the back of their closets, find out what nine women chose to wear on the biggest day of their lives mid-pandemic. 

Hannah Rimm, Brooklyn, New York

"I don’t wear dresses, so thinking about what to wear to my big wedding has been super stressful, but when it came to our micro-wedding, it felt like a no brainer that I would wear an all-white Dickies jumpsuit — anyone who knows me is aware of how much I love Dickies. With it, I wore a white Adidas shirt and my favorite white sneakers from Eytys. My bouquet of eucalyptus was chosen because my wife is Australian and we both love eucalyptus — it’s all over our apartment!

Our officiant got us matching sparkly masks, and I wore a silver glitter crease on my eyes (solely because I love glitter). I also wore a bright red lip under the mask, but of course, nobody saw it."

April Lockhart, Queens, New York

"My husband Scott and I were supposed to get married in Montalcino, Italy, in a beautiful castle in April. I know. So, the plan was always to legally get married at City Hall in Manhattan first a few weeks before. Little did we know that the civil ceremony would become our actual wedding. I originally ordered a simple silk Olivia Von Halle slip dress online, because who doesn't want to wear silk in Tuscany? Once our wedding had to be canceled, though, we decided to just have our parents with us in the city. It felt so odd to get dressed up with everything going on, so we opted for something more simple. We racked our brains — and closets — and found two utility jumpsuits we both had, in white and navy. It must have been destiny, so we went with it. We took photos with our friend in his studio at the Brooklyn Navy Yards and made the most of a weird year. I truly couldn't be happier."Photo: Thi Lam.

Gel Belle, San Diego, California

"My wedding attire was an attempt to cling to — and identify with — my true self amidst the swirling world around us. I wanted to stick to a California bridal [theme] in an elegant, romance-meets-tropical way, with a hint of disco fever. It was so hot, but I was — along with my bridesmaids in suits — fully committed.

I chose a Simone Rocha blue-and-white dress (pictured), éliou drip, and mustard Miista pumps for the ceremony. Then, for the after-party, I changed into a white Aje mini dress, which I paired with Sandy Liang sport socks and Nike sneakers."Photography: Becca Teal Batista.

Dior Delophont, New York, New York

"My love and I, both New York City residents, got married during the quarantine. We fled the city at the end of March and got married three days later by the water in Mystic, Connecticut. For the really small ceremony, I wore a beautiful, vintage white suit from Bergdorf Goodman that my mother-in-law had gifted to me last year. I also wore a coat with fur earlier in the evening for the little ceremony.  We had to Zoom the wedding so my family in Europe could see it."

Sacha Daly Fraser, London, England

“I’m not really someone who dresses up often, and, given the nature of our wedding and how small and relaxed it was going to be, I wanted something quite simple. Annelise — the founder of The Fall Bride —suggested this Kamperett Barre dress, and as soon as I put it on, I knew it was the one. I thought it was just incredibly elegant and classic. I paired the dress with flowers from That Flower Shop in Shoreditch and ivory Gucci sandals."Photography: Patch Dolan.

Alexandra Silver, New York, New York

"I went to 22 different stores to try on dresses and tried my chosen dress on two separate times at the designer's studio in New York. I happened to be in L.A. at the time and decided to just pull the trigger on it at another store that carried her designs because time was running out for it to be ready in time. Although it was very different, for me, it was exactly what I wanted in a dress. I knew some people wouldn’t 'get it,' but I loved it. Thankfully, I purchased it, because when I returned to New York, the country completely changed. There were no more opportunities to even shop online for dresses because everything was affected immediately by COVID-19.

For the next five months, we weren’t even sure we were going to have a wedding. It was the most unnecessarily stressful experience of my life.

In the end, after many, many sleepless nights, fights, and tears, we decided three weeks before to have our wedding. I only had my venue and my dress, so I had to plan everything else. I got my dress tailored in two weeks and just went for it. We reduced our wedding count to just 50 people, and everything was very distanced and safe. I happily wore my dress — it was perfect and helped make light of the situation."

Amber Penny-Ciobanu, Stamford, Connecticut

"We truly feel blessed that we were able to still get married this year. It wasn’t what we originally planned or envisioned, but it turned out to be absolutely beautiful and perfect, exceeding our expectations of what a COVID wedding could be. God has a funny way of working things out!

I wore a strapless, sweetheart, mermaid wedding dress that was a sample dress at a local bridal boutique. I decided to save my original wedding dress for the larger celebration we plan on having next year. Initially, the dress had pen marks and the back of the dress had pilling. At the time, I had less than a month to find a dress, and the majority of the other dresses wouldn’t have arrived in time. The dress looked amazing, so I took a chance. Thankfully, I found an amazing tailor who was able to completely clean the dress and create a beautiful design on the back that covered the pilling."

Clarke Rosenthal, New York, New York

"This came together pretty last-minute once we postponed our bigger ceremony to 2021. Stores still weren’t open in NYC, and with delivery dates still so unpredictable at that time, I took a long look at my own closet. I found a number of white dresses in there, many of which I’ve worn way too many times over the years. This one, which I’ve had since high school, jumped out at me as such a wearable easy option — no zippers! — and a total 180 from what I planned on wearing for my 'big' wedding. (For that, I'm wearing a Romona Keveza gown.) There was something so perfect about wearing a dress I’ve had for so many years for our small ceremony in my childhood backyard."

Caroline Rubin, New York, New York

"I chose my wedding dress because it was simple yet elegant and perfect for our smaller, intimate ceremony with close friends and family. I originally went into the process of finding a new dress in the middle of a pandemic with the mindset that this was going to be one of the most stressful things to deal with in regards to wedding planning. I could not have been more wrong.  Amsale's new Little White Dress collection had so many styles to choose from, with dresses available for all body types, so I knew I was bound to find one that I would love as much as my original wedding dress. The dresses I ordered took about 10 weeks to arrive — which was four weeks until my wedding date — which gave me just enough time to go through one round of alterations."Photography by: Mackenzie Williams.

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The North Face Jacket That We Can’t Seem To Quit

Jennifer Aniston at the Eccles Theatre in Park City, Utah (Photo by George Pimentel/WireImage)

Every December, as if it’s marked in our calendars next to Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the first North Face jacket — often a puffer, but sometimes a fleece — is spotted. Usually a celebrity wears one. (Last year, Kendall Jenner was photographed wearing a brown Nuptse puffer on a rainy day in New York City.) Soon after, the jacket is seen everywhere during Fashion Month, on off-duty models, street style photographers, and Instagram influencers alike. This continues until the warm days of spring, when the jacket usually disappears until November, and the cycle repeats itself. This year, however, we didn’t have to wait until the first day of winter for its debut. Instead, North Face’s stripe logo has been a constant throughout the latter half of the year. More than ever before, the North Face puffer jacket is inescapable. 

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Three months before the unofficial first day of North Face season, the San Francisco-based outdoors brand made headlines when it announced a collaborative collection with Gucci on TikTok. (How very 2020!) A month later, to Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid’s delight, the long-awaited collab between MM6 Maison Margiela and North Face launched. Picked up by SSENSE, Shopbop, Farfetch, and more luxury retailers, the capsule, which included circular versions of North Face’s puffer and fleece vests, as well as elbow-length gloves and backpacks, was a hit. 

“The collaboration was a cool mix of the performance-wear icon, The North Face, with a fresh, conceptual take in MM6’s signature circle shapes,” Stephanie Roberson, Shopbop’s General Merchandise Manager, tells Refinery29. According to Roberson, Shopbop customers want function but expect a “fashion element,” too, making the partnership between North Face and MM6 a “perfect balance.” Two months later, only one item remains in-stock at the retailer. 

Maybe it’s due to the buzzy nature of the brand following both collaborations or the unpredictable weather this year, but North Face is seeing higher interest than usual. According to fashion search engine Lyst, in November, search for the brand’s puffer jackets was up 150% month-over-month. Demand for the Nuptse puffer alone grew 71%, making the jacket one of the most-viewed products from the brand on the site. 

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 03: Model Emily Ratajkowski is seen walking her dog in soho on November 3, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images)

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 23: Bella Hadid and a friend seen out for lunch in Manhattan on November 23, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Robert Kamau/GC Images)

“Celebrities and designers are all seeing the value in heritage brands and are eager to support the comeback,” says Roberson. North Face has always been a fan of collaborations — in 2006, the brand entered into a long-term partnership with Japanese fashion label Junya Watanabe, only to partner with Supreme the next year. Still, never before had the brand partnered with a luxury name as universally known and revered as Gucci. The rising interest could also have something to do with models Emily Ratajkowski and Bella Hadid recently being photographed wearing Nuptse puffers of their own.

But while North Face jackets are seeing an increased interest from shoppers, 2020 is hardly the golden age for the company that’s been around since 1966. It reached the height of its popularity in the ‘90s. During this time, music videos (still on MTV) saw East Coast rap artists like LL Cool J and Method Man don North Face jackets. According to The Cut, the Nuptse jacket’s popularity among prep school kids throughout the decade also brought about a heyday for the brand in New York.

Still, given the year we’ve had, its takeover isn’t coincidental or seasonal. “Dipping into throwback trends and brands provides a certain nostalgic warmth and feeling of optimism,” Roberson says. “Given all of the challenges we’ve faced in 2020, it’s no surprise that shoppers are eager to seek out comfort and familiarity in the form of old trends that are coming back.”

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Growing up in the 2000s, I saw tabloid photos of Jennifer Aniston, The L Word’s Erin Daniels, Halle Berry, and more celebrities wearing their North Face jackets at Sundance or with UGGs during breaks in filming. Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie posed together wearing baby blue North Face coats at the film festival in 2004. Having grown up in a small, midwestern suburb of Chicago, the practicality of a North Face coat made them just as popular for dads on the weekend and moms before 8 a.m. (or vice versa). 

Today, during a year where comfort trumps style, it’s no wonder that the puffy, cloud-like silhouette of a North Face jacket (and UGG boots, Croc clogs, and Birkenstock sandals, etc.) is skyrocketing again. Add in the ubiquity of North Face jackets come winter in a year where little is familiar, as well as the brand’s long-standing focus on quality, and you have a garment ripe for a boost in popularity. 

Personally, the unknown is no longer exciting for me. Having worn my North Face jacket from the ages of 12 to 18, I’m in it for the comfort of knowing what you’re going to get — the sheer lack of surprise that comes with opening a package marked with the brand’s ever-present logo. I’ve experienced enough mystery in 2020 alone to last me a lifetime. I’ll take the familiarity of a North Face jacket any day. 

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16 Vintage Fashion Gifts To Give This Holiday Season

One of the easiest (and most enjoyable) ways to shop sustainably for the holidays is to filter your search to items that already exist (read: secondhand or vintage gifts). Therefore, there’s no new production taking place. Not to mention, your gift will be entirely unique. 

If you’re not sold on the idea, thinking that your fashion gifts will look outdated, remember how cyclical trends are. Fashion from the ‘80s and ‘90s are just as popular now as they were 40 years ago. Think tiny shoulder bags, leather blazers, high-waisted jeans, and square-toe boots. Rather than buying remakes of these retro items, with vintage, you can buy the real thing — probably for a quarter of the price — and keep your contribution to climate change to a minimum this holiday season. 

Ahead, shop through our guide to vintage and secondhand gifts, all of which will have your loved ones on high during the holidays.

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Celine Head Scarf

This retro Celine scarf can be worn as a head scarf, a neck scarf, or a hair tie. It's basically a 3-in-1 gift.

Céline Handkerchief Bandana, $, available at Heroine

Vintage Rain Boots

Trend forecasts put Wellies at the top of everyone's holiday wishlist this year. But since the rainy day footwear's been around for decades, why not check them off your loved one's list with a pair from yesteryear?

Chicopee '60s Deadstock Black Vinyl Rain Boots, $, available at Thrilling

Gucci Sunglasses

Under-$40 Gucci shades will be a hit no matter who the receiver is.

Gucci Brown Plastic Sunglasses, $, available at Vestiaire Collective

Colorful Tank Top

To spice up their lockdown wardrobe, because wearing black all day every day just isn't good for their spirits.

Berriez Multicolor Plisse Tank, $, available at Berriez

Vintage 501 Levi's Jeans

Hint: according to the seller, these work best for a size 29.

Levi's Vintage Levi’s 501 31x30, $, available at Depop

Glass Bead Necklace

This glass bead necklace is on both your BFF's and Harry Styles' wishlist.

Pony Express Jewelry Vintage Millefiori Glass Beaded Necklace, $, available at Etsy

Helmut Lang Button-Down

I'm tempted to buy this bad boy for myself.

Helmut Lang Vintage Light Green Helmut Lang Shirt, $, available at Etsy

Quilted Jacket

Just because quilted jackets are experiencing a spike in popularity in 2020, that doesn't mean they're new. The retro coat liner has been around for years, meaning that the vintage alternatives are aplenty.

Rawson Studio Vintage Black Liner Jacket, $, available at Etsy

Ruby & Diamond Ring

For the special someone in your life, perhaps?

Vintage 14K Gold W/ Ruby and Diamond Ring, $, available at Front General Store

Silver Money Clip

Before there were wallet-sized photos, all images were cropped to fit right inside your money-clip locket. (Ok, that's not entirely true, but it's a cute thought.)

Collectors Utopia Vintage Silver Plated Brass Locket Money Clip, $, available at Etsy

Red Leather Trench Coat

For everyone who's trying to avoid buying leather new, the vintage scene is full of items like this stunning red leather trench coat.

Monse4507 Vintage Red Leather Trench Coat 2X, $, available at Depop

Cowboy Boots

They just don't make cowboy boots quite like they used to. Am I right?

Boulet '70s/'80s Blue and Yellow Leather Cowboy Boots, $, available at Thrilling

Plaid Wool Coat

It's a bit of a splurge, I know, but c'mon — this plaid, fringed coat is so much better than any new coat you've seen thus far this season.

Persephone Vintage Wool Black White Plaid Fringe Hooded Blanket Coat M/L, $, available at Etsy

Gold Locket Pin

Swoon.

Brocante Market '50s Sweetheart Military Locket Brooch, $, available at Thrilling

Vintage P.E. T-Shirt

For your BFF, who's been by your side since middle school gym class.

Vintage '60s Phys Ed T-Shirt, $, available at Moth Food Shop

Prada Nylon Handbag

It's impossible for anyone to be disappointed by your gift when it's stamped with a Prada logo.

Prada Prada Tessuto Nylon Pouch Bag, $, available at Heroine

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नोरा फतेही का ऑल ब्लैक अवतार तो कृति खरबंदा का वाइट डेनिम लुक, कौन पड़ा किस पर भारी? December 03, 2020 at 12:02AM

बॉलीवुड एक्ट्रेस नोरा फतेही (Nora Fatehi) न सिर्फ कमाल की डांसर है बल्कि एक्ट्रेस का ग्लैमरस अंदाज़ भी इन दिनों लोगों का होश उड़ाने के लिए काफी है। एक तरफ जहां नोरा सूट से लेकर साड़ी तक में अपना जलवा बिखेर रही हैं तो वहीं उनके एयरपोर्ट लुक्स ऐसे होते हैं, जिन्हें कोई भी बहुत आसानी से कॉपी कर लें।