Posts by Liam Redmond
Fforme Pre-Fall 2026 Collection
Frances Howie’s sophomore Fforme collection was about escaping the city in pursuit of sun, sand, and liberation from the grid. Using the spring lineup as the starting point for her first pre-fall, Howie achieved marvelous effects through expert pattern cutting and thoughtful fabric selection. The result is carefully considered pieces that look effortlessly simple. “It’s…
Read MoreThe 20 Best Menswear Deals of the Week
Amazon: Daily deals on a grip of great basics, surprising gems, and solid wrist watches from brands like Adidas, Seiko, Lacoste, and more (ongoing) Banana Republic: Save up to 60% off sale styles (limited time only) Gap: Save up to 50% off sitewide (limited time only) Huckberry: Huckberry’s sale section is overflowing with outdoors gear,…
Read MorePlus Size Sports Bra Support: 9 Game-Changing Styles That Actually Hold You Through Every Workout
Plus size sports bra support can change how you move, how long you stay active, and how confident you feel once you start breaking a sweat, especially if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get moving more or finally stick to a workout routine. There is a specific kind of disappointment that happens…
Read MoreZuhair Murad Pre-Fall 2026 Collection
As an unprecedented gilded era unfurls in real time, Zuhair Murad is turning his eye to an earlier one: Paris during the Belle Époque, a period when a certain kind of spirited, cultivated woman could live freely and do exactly as she pleased, by whatever means she saw fit. In his notes, the designer explained…
Read More6 Plus Size Burnout Signs You Should Not Ignore and How to Refill Your Energy
You wake up tired. You go to bed tired. Somewhere in the middle, you handle everything anyway. I know this rhythm intimately, because I lived it. I did not even realize these plus size burnout signs. For a long time, I thought this level of exhaustion was just the cost of ambition. Of wanting more.…
Read MoreDid Ben Affleck Quit Wearing Sneakers?
I never thought I’d be asking this, but it’s starting to feel like a very real question: Has Ben Affleck called it quits on sneakers? For the longest time, I’ve comfortably referred to him as Hollywood’s biggest sneakerhead. Not in a cringe, showy way, but in a deeply committed, knows-his-shit way. I even wrote a…
Read MoreBeyond Plus Size Activewear: The Plus Size Outdoor Clothing & 6 Communities To Know! | The Curvy Fashionista
We recently covered plus size activewear and the varied places to shop for it. It is a nice list that has grown over the years, but what if your active life takes you beyond a walk or run? What if life takes you hiking? Skiing? And more? Then you are going to need a great…
Read MoreOfficine Générale Pre-Fall 2026 Menswear Collection
He may be Parisian to the core, but Pierre Mahéo has one arguably un-French trait: even when the headlines are grim, he somehow still manages to see the glass as half-full. “You have to know when to stop listening to the news and focus on the task at hand,” he offered during a showroom presentation…
Read MoreWhy I’m Eating More Carbs in 2026
This story is part of our ‘Habits to Embrace—and Ditch—in 2026’ series. Read the whole list here. A warm almond croissant. A giant bowl of mac and cheese. A thick slice of sourdough with a hefty slab of expensive butter. Carbs are undeniably delicious. Yet, for many of us who grew up during the peak…
Read MoreLook Slimmer Instantly with These Genius Color-Blocking Style Tricks!
If you’re in that phase of life where simply looking at dessert seems to add weight around your waist… you’re most likely entering perimenopause. Hi and Welcome to the club! I’ve been in menopause for four years now, after spending nearly five years in perimenopause. So, I get it. One day everything fits just fine……
Read MoreThe hidden risks of outsourcing – contractor safety regulations SMEs shouldn’t ignore – Small Business UK
Outsourcing work to contractors is often the quickest and most cost-effective way for SMEs to get things done, whether that is a repair, a deep clean, a small demolition, or ongoing maintenance. However, many SMEs still assume that safety is the contractor’s problem, but under UK laws, the hiring company bears the legal duty of…
Read MoreNothing Looks More Glam Than Wearing Winter White (When You Get It Right!)
Wearing white in winter can look incredibly chic—but it’s also one of the trickiest colors to style. And I know for many of you, white feels intimidating. It’s harder to keep clean, it’s less forgiving than darker shades, and it often requires more attention to fit and fabric quality to truly work. I get it.…
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