Yet, somehow, the labels jihad, holy war and suicide martyrs are still thrown around.
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Reshma Memon Yaqub,
Rolling Stone,
11 Sep. 2026
As opposed to pregnant bodies fitting into dresses and outfits that don’t accommodate shape, Hathaway’s more recent pregnancy demonstrates how far labels like Louis Vuitton, Prada and McQueen have come in accentuating and celebrating pregnancy.
People choose emblems, like a star or a flower, for a little flair.
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Christine Lennon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Aug. 2026
The moment taps a broader wartime tradition in Ukraine, where heroic dogs, cats and rescuers become national emblems — and American gestures of solidarity carry growing political weight.
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