The Best Articles in Fashion
The most useful articles in Fashion from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Fashion Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Fashion by Refind users in 2023 so far.
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How to save money on clothes shopping
From being patient to cheating a bit, Anna Pursglove reveals how fashion’s smartest shoppers bag a bargain.
How To Unlearn What Society Told Us About Outfit Repeating
Avoiding outfit repeating is a privileged mindset that almost nobody can keep up with, yet the pressures still exist.
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My Search for the Origins of Clothing
An archaeologist uses climate data and tailoring tools to trace the origins and evolution of Paleolithic clothing in colder climates.
The Quest To Wear Nature’s True Colors
The holy grail Before going synthetic, dyeing clothes was like alchemy: it involved heating a cauldron of water, dye, fabric, and fixatives (often vinegar or urine) to bind pigments to the cloth.
The Surprising History of the Air Jordan
To mark the release of Air, we count down 10 things you need to know about the iconic shoe
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Fashion—all under 10 minutes.
The rise of the minimalist wardrobe
According to fans of capsule dressing, it's all about less is more, and the "rule of five". So is it time to return to older ways of thinking about what we wear, asks Matilda Welin.
J. Crew and the Paradoxes of Prep
By mass-marketing social aspiration, the brand toed the line between exclusivity and accessibility—and established prep as America’s visual vernacular.
Something Odd Is Happening With Handbags
Where do shoppers turn when an industry built on novelty runs out of new ideas?
What to expect at the first AI Fashion Week
Launching later this month, AI Fashion Week promotes AI as a tool for fashion and supports emerging designers working with the technology. Three winners’ garments will be produced physically and sold…
'Ultra-rare' pink diamond expected to sell for more than $35 million at auction
A pink diamond of "unparalleled color and brightness" is expected to fetch over $35 million when it goes on sale in New York, auction house Sotheby's announced Wednesday.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Fashion.
The age of average
In the early 1990s, two Russian artists named Vitaly Komar and Alexander Melamid hired a market research firm to survey the public on what they wanted in a work of art. Across 11 countries they then…
Is Gen Z Killing Vintage Fashion?
Inside the cutthroat world of rag houses and reselling in the age of TikTok.
These Comfy Clothes Don't Cling To Your Body & Look Good On Everyone — & Amazon's Selling…
Airy silhouettes with a cult following, straight ahead.
All Clothing Is “Handmade,” Even When You Can't See It
Factory-produced clothing still requires human hands. When we pay less for our clothing, it is the cost of labor at play.
Make Your Wardrobe Feel Brand New With These Tweaks For Wearing Clothes You Already Own
There are plenty of ways to take inspiration from clothes you already own. If you're stuck in a style rut, we have tips to help you find your way out.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Fashion, including:
Vogue Business
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HYPEBEAST
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AnOther Magazine
A modern eye on fashion, culture and ideas
The Cut
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n+1
n+1 is a print and digital magazine of literature, culture, and politics.
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