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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.

Voter Merch Is Everywhere — Here's How To Shop The Best Of It

Merch is meant to convey a message. Without speaking a word, your clothing signals a connection to like-minded communities whose common interest can be anything from Taylor Swift, to Taco Bell, to the L.A. Lakers. In the months leading up to the…
By Gina Marinelli

There May Be No Red Carpet, But Celebrity Stylists Are Ready For Awards Season Anyways

Covid-19 brought Hollywood to a standstill. Gone were the usual premieres and parties, and with them went the red carpets. Most years the Met Gala might be the most important fashion night of the whole year — with stylists and their clients…
By Gina Marinelli

The New Designers To Watch This NYFW

Like an invitation to a questionably distanced end-of-summer barbecue, the beginning of New York Fashion Week, following months of upheaval and uncertainty across the city, can feel a little unsettling. This season, editors and buyers will be…
By Gina Marinelli

Should The Trend Cycle Even Exist Anymore?

Balenciaga set the tone for the year back in March, when it sent models down its Fall/Winter 2020 runway surrounded by swirling fire projections and stepping through a literal flood. Rick Owens and Marine Serre followed suit with apocalypse-ready…
By Gina Marinelli

The 6-Piece Fashion Capsule Tibi's Styling Director Swears By

For Dione Davis, finding amazing styling solutions is not unlike dating. “When I first see a piece of clothing it’s like the first date, so I do those obvious choices,” she says. Outfits would remain relaxed, uncomplicated, come-as-you-are, until…
By Gina Marinelli

What Will The Fashion Industry Look Like After Coronavirus? Here's What Designers And Buying Directors Think

Paris Fashion Week ended on an unusually sober note last March, just as widespread concerns about Covid-19 began to spread in the United States. Face masks — before they became the most ubiquitous and essential accessory — were passed out at the…
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

This Shoe Organization Mistake Could Be Costing You

For those who’ve been safely remaining at home for the last several weeks, it’s possible you’ve already taken up a few domestic tasks once typically reserved for rainy, uneventful weekends. This might mean sorting through stacks of old snail mail,…
By Gina Marinelli

The 6 Under-The-Radar Trends To Shop Right Now

Every season the fashion world anoints its must-haves: the shoe, jean, and even color of the season. But between these buzzy styles, there are more subtle similarities that while noteworthy, don't gain the same sort of attention. Spring's best micro…
By Gina Marinelli

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

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