Prada gave athleticism her signature Milanese twist with sporty zips in pretty pastels, while Gucci showed shrunken, ladylike jackets as transitional layers.
Compared to their forerunners in the tsarist era, with their party congresses held abroad, their executive committees, and their active recruitment in imperial Russia’s universities, Soviet dissidents remained a comparatively small and informal conglomeration of activists.
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Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Of those who stay, more than eighty per cent work in the informal sector—as domestic servants, street hawkers, porters, cleaners.
Often overly-formal affairs can actually detract from making your guests feel welcome; limiting the fuss and frills helps create a more relaxed atmosphere.
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Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
The relaxed fit through the hip and thigh gives you room during long flights, while the fabric gives the right amount of stretch to keep things looking sleek.
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