Elegance for All: We’re Taking on Plus Size!

At our Elegance for All event, we announced our pledge to revolutionize the plus size fashion industry. Learn more about how and why we’re doing it — and the pop-up event we hosted to kick everything off.

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Nail Klub: Lighthearted Nail Art, Straight from Our Stylebook

No detail was overlooked when creating our summer stylebook — and this includes our models’ nail art! Check out this month’s Nail Klub post to bring the beauty of our shoot to your fingertips!

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Page Turners: California Dreaming with Teen Photographer Micaela Hoo

Talented 19-year-old student and photographer Micaela Hoo of Drifter and the Gypsy shot a ’60s-inspired editorial that was too dreamy to not share. Get ready to swoon, folks.

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Pattern Mania: 6 Totally Amazing Novelty Print Dresses

While it’s true that we’ve never met a novelty print we didn’t love, these ones we love especially much. This season, we’re loving the influx of playful prints and retro silhouettes in our mid-century fashions category.

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Illustrator Lan Truong’s Sweet Summer Art

If there’s one person who’s got summer vibes down pat, it’s Brooklyn-based illustrator and graphic designer Lan Truong. Her summery style and retro aesthetic have got us in the mood for lazy days.

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It’s a Date: Vintage Drive-In Photos to Inspire Your Summer Adventures

Nothing ushers in the beginning of summer quite like a trip to the drive-in theater. As a kid, I was lucky enough to have a functioning drive-in only 20 minutes away from my family home, so when I came across this set of vintage drive-in photos from LIFE Magazine’s online photo archives, I just had to share.

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The Father of All Style Icons: An Ensemble Inspired by a ModEmployee’s Dad!

This Father’s Day, why not show your pop how much you appreciate him by styling an outfit inspired by his younger years? See how we styled a look inspired by a vintage photo of a ModEmployee’s dad!

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‘Camping’ Your Style: Vintage Pics of Happy Campers

Summer is the season for sleeping under the stars, swimming in the lake, and singing ’round the campfire. Who doesn’t want to unplug and unwind a little in the Great Outdoors? If a camping trip on your summertime itinerary, get inspired by this collection of campgrounds past.

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Putting Out the Past: Laughable Vintage Cigarette Ads

We love vintage, but as we all know, not everything from the past is pleasant! During our June stylebook shoot at retro diner Cafe 50′s, we discovered some hilariously outdated ephemera on the walls of this non-smoking establishment.

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Soaking Up the Sun with Summer Twins

Searching for the perfect, sun-soaked soundtrack to your summer? Look no further than the catchy, retro-rock sounds of sister-led Californa band Summer Twins.

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Sneaking Around: 3 Must-see Outfit Ideas for Styling Sneakers

There’s no doubt about it, this season’s hottest trend is eye-catching sneakers! Our ModStylists styled three unique looks (that aren’t just shorts and a T-shirt!), around our most coveted sneaker styles.

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Lora Lamm’s Lovely Illustrations

Looking for a new illustration crush? Look no further than the work of artist Lora Lamm, a key contributor to the Milanese design style during the ’50s and ’60s. A pioneer among female designers and an inspirational artist to all, Lora Lamm’s bold graphic design work will surely inspire your next eye-catching work of art!

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Raw Food Treats for Your Summer Feast

Looking for the perfect summer-time treat to bring to your next BBQ? Ditch the oven and make one of these raw wonders!

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Living Large! Retro Roadside Attractions with Massive Appeal

Whether you’ve got a weekend of cruising on your calendar or you’re just in the mood to journey through your imagination, these retro snapshots of kitschy, colossal landmarks are sure to entertain.

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‘This American Life’ and ‘Fresh Air’ Tattoos? Oh, Yes.

Love yourself some All Things Considered and This American Life? Why not get a tattoo? Seriously! As if we didn’t love public radio enough, our favorite media orgs are now selling rock show-worthy, public radio-themed temporary tattoos.

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