Author: Julie Murphy

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Who Are the Top Black Fine Jewelry Designers Right Now?

If you’re interested in a being a strong ally, or you want to put more of your luxury spending back into your own community, here’s one way to do so. Our correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has curated a list of the top haute joillarie and fine jewelry designers from the black community. The next time you’re in the market for a pretty bauble, add these sensational black-owned luxury brands and African-American jewelry designers to your list!

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The Latest Cool New Sneaker Drops to Love Right Now

What’s on your list of essential purchases as the coronavirus pandemic refuses to release its hold? As the Great Lockdown drags on, there are some predictable winners in the shopping stakes, and also some surprising winners. But what about footwear? Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has the rundown on everything you need to know about the current market for limited-edition luxury sneakers – and a curated list of the latest cool new sneaker drops to love right now.

the best fall face masks to buy right now

The Best Chic Luxury Fall Face Masks to Buy Right Now

The typical fall fashion shopping narrative generally has one or more of the following elements: sweaters, leather jackets, boots, jeans, a trench coat and a wool skirt. This year, though, the essential fall fashion element is a face mask. As jarring as it may be, we say don’t let a face mask get in the way of a good time! We’re embracing these necessary new accessories, and coordinating our outfits so that they’re just another element of our overall look. Our in-house stylist Julie Chang Murphy has five key fall trends, shown in multiple ways, with masks to match. Yep, these are the best chic luxury face masks to buy for fall.