Kyle Lamar Rice

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Thank you for sharing! It’s so important the contribution immigrants bring to the states is recognized and appreciated

This summer I tried sneaking #sportswear into my office rotation—track jackets/pants, windbreakers, maybe even a gym short in the near future 👀—nobody batted an eye. Are we finally past the tyranny of business casual?

→ Read the experiment at the link below ⬇️

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I previously criticized Pharrell Williams for designing suit shorts in his latest menswear collection—and I stand by that critique.

But in the case of the latest Tommy Hilfiger #menswear lookbook, it actually works. Maybe it’s because it feels more authentic.

New #illustration for another @ofthebraveusa.bsky.social piece about the cutting of federal workers.

If you or you know someone who’s been affected by this administration’s policies, this is a great outlet to share your story and help inform others ⬇️

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Loro Piana Was Supposed to Be Untouchable. Now It’s in Court. Plus, the man whose movement helped ignite it all and the fire he set in his own temple

Loro Piana is officially under judicial administration.
🇮🇹 Italian authorities found ties to sweatshops—undocumented workers paid €4/hr, working 90+ hours a week.

Dior isn’t clean either. Is the entire luxury system broken?

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Authoritarian Style Is Trending. Should a U.S. Senator Be Wearing It? From sharp shoulders to military greens, Elissa Slotkin’s look channels control—and controversy. What happens when fashion’s most intimidating aesthetic enters the halls of American power?

From CIA tours to Capitol Hill— @slotkin.senate.gov ‘s militant look is raising eyebrows. What does it say about American power and style in 2025?

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My contributions to this democracy aren’t moving the needle. But when I look back at my work, I’ll look back knowing I stood for something and used my skills to support the mission and people I believe in. #DesignforDemocracy

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#DesignforDemocracy

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#designfordemocracy

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In case you’re curious what I’ve been up to… #designfordemocracy

IMMIGRANTS IN FASHION—CHRIS HABANA'S UNASSUMING EMPIRE Plus the assassination of a democratic state representative

In light of the #ICEraids in LA’s Fashion District, it felt like the right moment to revisit an interview I did with Chris Habana for Rolling Stone. Because if we’re going to talk about who makes America, we might want to start with the people defining it.

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Buyers are already circling like hawks for Tom Ford by #HaiderAckermann but for the rest of us, the Tom Ford accessories have begun their infiltration. Chief among them: the Bronson sunglasses.

The catch? They’re $235. Instead, I found the perfect $15 dupe.

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It’s certainly one thing to push the envelope of creativity in order to sell a product. But Louis Vuitton Men’s isn’t selling a fantasy here. So I have to wonder who the LV buyer is feeding into this styling? Am I crazy for thinking this misses the mark?

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Traveling for the Summer? Think Again. Trump's travel bans should be a warning. Plus Jacob Elordi's travel reading list and airport dressing the right way

“I don’t know what would’ve happened if they’d kept,” a friend recently told me. After a brief visit with family in her Irish hometown, her boyfriend—a red-blooded, Trump-voting American—was detained for over two hours by U.S. Customs. Read the full dispatch ⬇️
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Although Portugal makes more conscious footwear, APICCAPS communications director Paulo Gonçalves reminds us that without conscious production, there is no #sustainability

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The footwear association APICCAPS is leading a revolution in how Europe makes, markets, and modernizes shoes. From luxury exports to green tech it’s not just about what Portugal produces—but how.

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Last Wednesday, a panel struck down Trump’s global #tariffs as “contrary to law.” The case, titled V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. Trump, ruled that the current orders exceed the powers granted to by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) ⬇️

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The call took place last week, when Trump dialed in with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. For now, 50 percent #tariffs on the EU have been delayed until July 9 as both sides move quickly to reach a deal. Link for what’s on the table ⬇️

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In early May, news broke that Trump would retrofit a Boeing 747 previously owned by the Qatari government, which would now serve as Air Force One. Security concerns arose, but despite this, the Pentagon announced it would officially accept the gift:

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It looks like Trump’s plea to a divided GOP worked. His “big, beautiful bill” passed the House by the narrowest margins: 215–214. The bill now heads to the Senate awaiting a seething Democratic Party

More on this and other news bits in Sunday’s newsletter

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"SPREZZATURA" ON CAPITOL HILL American politicians are dressing down with big intentions. But when does casual cool become carelessness—and who’s still pulling it off?

If you haven’t noticed, there’s been a shift on Capitol Hill recently. And I’m not talking about the heavy post Trump, pro-MAGA energy.

“Sprezzatura” is how to describe it. A kind of nonchalance that begins and ends with style. But when is casual too casual?

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Not even the 1% would pay $10900 for a silicon Bottega Veneta bag…

@ralphlaurenpolo.bsky.social x @studiogibli.bsky.social

Baby JJ… is that you?

Proenza Schouler boys at Loewe… I see the vision.

In many ways, this is what I see for the future of Gucci under Demna. Proportionally Vetements/Balenciaga but stylistically Alessandro Michele

‪We need more covers like this. It’s art, which fundamentally contradicts the idea of news and media, but a necessity in questioning their validity to the world.

The evolution of Demna’s latest Balenciaga runway is like watching the entitled prep school kid get his first job at daddy’s company. No shame… it just is what it is

Something Crazy Is Happening With Belts The accessory is no longer for holding up your pants. It’s not even for pants at all.

Since belts are having a major movement, I thought I’d share this great piece by Tara Gonzalez about the switch from insignificant utilitarianism to staple

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