In our conspiratorial age, the idea that there are fine, obscure relationships between seemingly disparate things is a thought seductive on the surface but oftentimes shallow underneath.
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Stephanie Wambugu,
Vulture,
12 Oct. 2026
In a world where an internet search or an AI summary promises an instant answer, there is something seductive about an investigation that requires touching the evidence.
The sultry allure of R&B vocal stylings is steadily creeping back into the forefront of mainstream music — and that includes some of the buzziest genres around the world.
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Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2026
Sydney Sweeney is bringing her sultry style to the Venice Film Festival.
While pieces fashioned from metal, including brass and iron, are an obvious choice, the motif can also take shape in bright colors, swirling abstract glass, or more vampy furniture–see, House of Hackney’s black velvet chair.
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Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2026
Flowers tucked into her hair softened the look, while vampy makeup took the gothic energy to the next level.
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