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Thursday, July 16, 2026



Hot Couture is the New Haute Couture

Hot Couture is the New Haute Couture
Yesterday the New York Times profiled Rent the Runway, dubbed "A Netflix model for haute couture." A couple of thoughts:

1. As if to minimize skepticism about how a frequently mailed dress will hold up over time, co-founder Jennifer Hyman (left) models a dress that has been clearly run over by a FedEx truck and still looks great!

2. Why rent designer dresses when Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan have lightly secured houses packed with totally free dresses?

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  • 2 oz iced tea
  • 2 oz fresh lemonade
  • 1 oz vodka

Fill a Collins glass with ice. Pour in ingredients. Stir. Garnish with lemon wedge. Pat kerchief on head.


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