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Gina Marinelli

Bio

Gina Marinelli is a freelance fashion writer, editor, and consultant, based (and born) in Brooklyn. Previously an editor at Who What Wear and Refinery29, Gina’s most recent work can be found on Glamour.com, Fashionista, COOLS, and, of course, TZR. She has a degree in journalism from SUNY New Paltz which she puts to work every day writing features on the fashion industry, its trends, and its most interesting insiders. She also has a theatre minor, which pretty much just means she’s game for a dance or improv class. To learn more about Gina or read her work, visit her personal website (gina-marinelli.com) or follow her on Instagram at @ginaalilbit.

How This Female Founder Is Completely Disrupting The Luxury Market

March is Women’s History Month, but amid the current global health crisis, it hasn't necessarily been top of mind. But times of great uncertainty and fear are also times for reflection. And hopefully, through darker times can also come both hope for…
By Gina Marinelli

Meet The 8 Must-Know Bag Trends For Fall

After each season of new collections that span from New York to Paris, it’s customary for publications and retailers alike to begin to hypothesize what will be the latest iteration of the It bag. Judging from the range of new handbag trends for…
By Gina Marinelli

Why Everyone's Rooting For Christopher John Rogers

It can seem as though everything in fashion moves at a breakneck pace. Some brands or trends remain at the forefront for seasons, years. Some don’t. But Christopher John Rogers is a label with its eye on longevity and evokes a sense of joy — in its…
By Gina Marinelli

Pillow Bags Are The Trend To Swap Out Your Mini Purse For

Since Daniel Lee’s Fall 2019 debut collection at Bottega Veneta, each season has brought a fresh crop of leather accessories that immediately become must-owns for fashion’s most influential dressers and leaders. The brand's crosshatch leather bags,…
By Gina Marinelli

Found: The Trend Every Petite Woman Should Dare To Wear This Spring

Models who walk the runways for major fashion brands are typically not women who have trouble reaching the top shelf in a grocery store. Nor do they need to flag down assistance to stow their carry-on bags in the overhead compartment of a plane. In…
By Gina Marinelli

Before You Buy An Investment Bag, Experts Want You To Know *This*

The day you buy your first investment bag is one you don't forget. Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton: These names come instantly to mind for those looking to splurge on a special handbag for themselves. But these historic labels are hardly the only…
By Gina Marinelli

3 Influencer-Approved Packing Tips For Your Next Ski Vacation

When it comes to snow days, it's hard to imagine wearing anything but sweats while you answer emails remotely from under a blanket. But winter vacations are a whole different story. It's much more exciting to decide what to break out for the snow…
By Gina Marinelli

This Easy Layering Trick WIll Transform Your Fall Style

Believe it or not, trends are only part of what's new with fashion. While you have to wait six month to actually buy the runway pieces, the unique outfit formulas you spot at Louis Vuitton or Chanel is something you can embrace right now. The more…
By Gina Marinelli

How To Dress For A Night Out When You're In Your 30s

What exactly constitutes a going-out look? No matter how many parties or dinner dates you go to, you may still feel a residual sense of confusion putting together a cute going-out outfit. But, ask women who consider after-hours events a part of…
By Gina Marinelli

The Fall Boots To Buy If You're Anti Boring Footwear

There are two things you'll want to prioritize when shoe shopping this time of year: efficiency and creativity. You need footwear that allows you to flex your fall styling skills, all the while keeping your toes warm. Ideally, the best boots, heels,…
By Gina Marinelli

The Unexpected Reason Preppy Style Is Making A Comeback

You know preppy style when you see it. It’s polo shirts, cardigans, bright colors, stripes, and often a telltale logo. On one hand the look is playful, colorful, and sporty. On the other, old-school prep can feel more than a bit stuffy. But in 2019,…
By Gina Marinelli

This Will Be 2020's Most Coveted It-Bag

Micro-mini purses have captured the fashion industry's attention this past year, but take note: the new year may mark the rise of a new It-bag. Before you consider which clothes to invest in, look to the runway first for the Spring/Summer 2020's top…
By Gina Marinelli

Miu Miu's New Collection Is All About This Unexpected Combination

Miuccia Prada has historically marched to the beat of her own drum. The designer can be credited for championing many so-called “ugly” trends and is never one to shy from a fashion risk. But at Miu Miu's Spring/Summer 2020 runway show, Prada created…
By Gina Marinelli

Giorgio Armani Wants You To Wear Flats With Dresses This Spring

Spring runways are all about helping future shoppers break out of their winter doldrums and embrace lightness and color again. The Giorgio Armani Spring/Summer 2020 collection that debuted yesterday in Milan was filled with ethereal qualities that…
By Gina Marinelli

Fendi's Bringing Back Oversized Sunglasses, Proving Its Future Is Very Bright

There’s always much anticipation when the reigns of a fashion house are passed down to the next successor. Stakes are presumedly even greater when the inimitable Karl Lagerfeld held the position previously. But that was the task at hand for Silvia…
By Gina Marinelli

Burberry Presents Its Vision for the Future (& It's *Very* Sparkly)

As the adage goes, those who don’t know their history are doomed to repeat it. But at the runway show for the Spring/Summer 2020 collection for Burberry, Chief Creative Officer Riccardo Tisci made it clear that history can inspire a different…
By Gina Marinelli

How This Designer Is Championing A New Era Of Glamour

By definition, glamour is enchanting. In fashion, it isn’t a quality that’s tangible or specific to a certain silhouette, but you know it when you see it: Grace Kelly wearing Edith Head to the 1955 Academy Awards; Bianca Jagger partying at Studio 54…
By Gina Marinelli

4 Major Fall Fashion Trends You Can Start Wearing Right This Second

When it comes to predicting the trends that'll be at the center of the fashion world, it’s not uncommon to find yourself faced with extreme choices. Jackets that resemble duvet covers, dresses seemingly straight from a Laura Ingalls Wilder novel,…
By Gina Marinelli

The One Thing Fashion Experts Always Wear When They Travel

While paparazzi photos of celebrities might suggest that it's common to emerge from an international flight wearing heels and inexplicably unwrinkled clothing, this travel approach doesn’t always translate IRL. And it shouldn't have to. The best…
By Gina Marinelli

This Unexpected Haute Couture Trend Might Actually Translate IRL

The haute couture creations that come down the runways in Paris — or in the case of this season’s Fendi show, Rome — exceed most fashion expectations. Generally speaking, couture is more luxe thanks to both the rich fabrics, expert-level…
By Gina Marinelli