RackedIn this week's episode of Racked series, Dress the Part, we catch up with Cheyney McKnight who is single-handedly changing the landscape of historical interpretation. After seeing widespread whitewashing of history, Cheney started working with museums and historical sights to ensure accurate representation of African Americans.
Historical Reenactor Cheyney McKnight Gets It Right | Dress the Part | RackedRacked2018-02-14 | In this week's episode of Racked series, Dress the Part, we catch up with Cheyney McKnight who is single-handedly changing the landscape of historical interpretation. After seeing widespread whitewashing of history, Cheney started working with museums and historical sights to ensure accurate representation of African Americans.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comAmazon Echo Dot Voice Shopping Review | Racked Reports | RackedRacked2018-02-20 | “Alexa, buy socks.” In the first episode of Racked series, Racked Reports, we test the Amazon Echo Dot to find out if voice shopping actually works.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comOrigins of Mom Jeans | History Of | RackedRacked2018-02-19 | Blame normcore. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the complicated journey of mom jeans. This is how mom jeans went from an insult to it-item.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedFace Freckle Tattoo Review | Pretty Smart | RackedRacked2018-02-18 | Tattoo artist Bethany Wolosky shows us the secret to natural-looking freckles. In this week's episode of Racked series, Pretty Smart, we explore the world of faux freckles tattoos. People truly will do anything for beauty.
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Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comMars Hobreckers Tattoos Are Pioneering Body Positivity | RackedRacked2018-02-16 | This artist is pioneering body positivity in her tattoo art. Mars Hobrecker is inspired by all body types and represents them in her art. Taking notes from old side show artist photos, her tattoos step away from traditional forms of beauty.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comMaye Musk Isn’t Afraid of Aging | RackedRacked2018-02-15 | Elon’s supermodel mom is #justgettingstarted. We caught up with Maye Musk at New York Fashion Week to discuss her enviable supermodel career. She's living proof that embracing who you are is the best way to be.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comFull-Body Scarf Review | Unboxed | RackedRacked2018-02-13 | Use the restroom at your own risk. In this week's episode of Racked series, Unboxed, we test the viral Dukyana chunky mohair tube scarf to find out if wearing this in public is realistic or one big joke.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comOrigins Of The Corset | History Of | RackedRacked2018-02-12 | Ah, the hypocrisy. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the beginnings of the corset. Not surprisingly, men have always ridiculed women for wearing them. We chatted with corset designer Jasmine Ines of Sin & Satin to see what makes a corset sexy and desirable after all these years.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comThe Origins of Athleisure | History Of | RackedRacked2018-02-11 | The history of women wearing leggings to the grocery store. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the start of athletic gear being worn outside of the gym. And it actually has a lot to do with Jane Fonda! That, and it's just really comfy.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedThe Origin Of Thongs | History Of | RackedRacked2018-02-11 | You can thank Monica Lewinsky, sorta. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the origins of the simple undergarment. Turns out, thongs started out as a male garment before transforming thanks to the world of performance.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedMoshoodat Sanni’s ‘Shine’ Series Highlights Black Beauty | RackedRacked2018-02-10 | This makeup artist enhances the "Shine" in women of color. Moshoodat Sanni is empowering women of color through the use of glitter and we can't look away.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedHow To Dress a Kimono | RackedRacked2018-02-10 | Kimono dressing is a two person job. Most modern Japanese women rely on the help of licensed kimono dressers to keep their folds in check. Professional kimono dresser Masae Satouchi is walking us through each step of how the traditional garment is arranged.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comBlack Panther’s Symbolic African Costumes | RackedRacked2018-02-09 | The costumes actually involve sacred geometry. Racked caught up with 'Black Panther' Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter to see what the inspiration was behind dressing the characters on the film. Inspired by various African tribes and the symbolic triangle, you can find culture in every piece of the Marvel film.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comVintage Lingerie Shopping | Just Browsing | RackedRacked2018-02-08 | These bustiers were made to last. In this week's episode of Racked series, Just Browsing, we visit Brooklyn lingerie shop Le Grand Strip. The owner behind the shop loves searching for vintage undergarments and giving women the freedom to accept themselves.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comKelsey Hine Is A Real-Life Fantasy Character | Dress The Part | RackedRacked2018-02-07 | This Brooklyn-based designer is creating clothes that will make you feel like a warrior witch. In this week's episode of Racked series, Dress the Part, we spoke to Kelsey Hine, the designer behind brand I Do Declare. From Lord of the Rings to traditional witches, Kelsey draws inspiration from her favorite fantasy
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comDressing Like A Real Housewife of New York For A Week | Its Fashion | RackedRacked2018-02-06 | Also I am very drunk now. In this week's episode of Racked series, It's Fashion, host Rebecca Jennings dresses as her favorite housewives. Following in the footsteps of the Real Housewives of New York, she'll learn if life is better as a housewife or not.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comOrigins Of Valentines Day Lingerie | History Of | RackedRacked2018-02-05 | It’s, like, real dark. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the history of Valentine's Day clothing, and it's anything but sexy. Lace and stockings were not at all how things started, it was actually really messed up originally.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comWho Is Stan Smith? | RackedRacked2018-02-04 | The iconic shoe is named after a less-than-fashionable tennis player. Racked discovers how Stan Smith took a tennis sneaker from the court to the streets of Hollywood. We Investigate the man behind the adidas classic shoe everyone from Kendall Jenner to Pharrell has worn.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedHow To Preserve Your Skin Forever | RackedRacked2018-02-04 | For these corpses, skincare and fashion are for eternity. Racked explores the world of body preservation. The ancient Egyptians used mummification, and now the Russian Federation uses special embalming fluids to have Lenin around forever. Would you want to be around forever?
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedMexican-Americans Risked Their Lives Wearing Zoot Suits | History Of | RackedRacked2018-02-03 | In June 1943, Zoot Suits became a powerful symbol of cultural resistance. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the complicated origins of zoot suits. Originally worn by African-American Jazz musicians as a fashion statement, they were adopted by Mexican-American pachucos and were immediately controversial. The suits soon became a symbol of anti-American behavior and created a huge racial divide in Los Angeles culminating in a week of riots.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comBody Piercing Origins | History Of | RackedRacked2018-02-03 | People have been piercing themselves for millennia. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the beginnings of body piercings. Not surprisingly, it's a practice that has been around for centuries used by ancient Aztecs and by teens everywhere to upset their parents. We can kind of thank Lindsay Lohan for that.
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Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comFragrance Testing At Perfumariē | Just Browsing | RackedRacked2018-02-01 | This store offers a blind smell test and features scents like horse poop. In this week's episode of Racked series, Just Browsing, we visit fragrance store Perfumariē to find the perfect scent. No packaging or marketing materials are shown so shoppers can get a true sense of the notes and accords.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comDandy Wellington Is The Definition Of Dapper | Dress the Part | RackedRacked2018-01-31 | This is what a gentleman looks like. In this week's episode of Racked series, Dress the Part, we chat with the dapper Dandy Wellington, a jazz band leader with a taste for vintage fashion. The New York native takes inspiration from the golden age of jazz. Hear more of his track here: youtube.com/watch?v=wb492v-vifs
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comGlamglow Glitter Mask Review | Pretty Smart | RackedRacked2018-01-30 | What does a glitter mask do your face? Surprisingly, more than you'd expect. In this week's episode of Racked series, Pretty Smart, we test Glamglow's latest mask to find our whether it's worth it or not.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comFigure Skating Fashion Explained | History Of | RackedRacked2018-01-29 | It wasn’t always this sparkly. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the world of figure skating.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comSexy School Girl Uniform Origins | History Of | RackedRacked2018-01-28 | When did the school girl uniform go from innocent to a sex symbol? In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we follow the beginnings of the sexification of the school girl uniform.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedInside The Metropolitan Museum of Arts Fashion Lab | RackedRacked2018-01-28 | Ever wonder how things look so perfect at museums? You can thank conservators. Sarah Scaturro is the Head Fashion Conservator of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She and her small, but mighty team are the guardians of fashion making sure that future museum visitors can learn from them.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comPixie Cut Hairstyle Origins | History Of | RackedRacked2018-01-27 | Sorry dudes, pixie cuts aren't about you. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we look at the beginnings of the pixie cut.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedFishnet Stocking Origins | History Of | RackedRacked2018-01-27 | Why are fishnets so sexy? In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore why fishnet stockings are associated with sex. Hint: it has a lot to do with skin and sexual liberation.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedDog Hair Dye: Cute or Cruel? | Pretty Smart | RackedRacked2018-01-26 | Our canine correspondent visits a dog salon and gets a new look for the new year. In this week's episode of Racked series, Pretty Smart, we take Chloe to visit D Pet Hotel for a hair color treatment to. We find out if it's safe and how long it takes to glam your pup.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comStain-Proof Clothing Review | Unboxed | RackedRacked2018-01-25 | Does stain-resistant clothing actually work? Kind of, but there’s a catch. In this week's episode of Racked series, Unboxed, we test out white clothing that claims to help against spills.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comInside M.Gemis Italian Shoe Factory | RackedRacked2018-01-24 | We went all the way to Italy to learn how a pair of luxury shoes is made. Following the creative process of direct-to-consumer brand M.Gemi who promise to give you the same value as a luxury brand, at a fraction of the price. Each shoe is made by hand and touched by over eighteen craftspeople before shipping. The expertise is unparalleled and thanks to e-commerce available at your door just a few days.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comTim Burton Characters Come To Life At Beetle House | RackedRacked2018-01-23 | At the restaurant Beetle House, it's always the Nightmare Before Christmas. We explore the world of transforming into character at this New York City restaurant and bar. Inspired by everything Tim Burton, on any given night you can run into one of your favorite characters from one of his films.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comSexual Harassment In the Modeling Industry | Model Citizen | RackedRacked2018-01-22 | Models are twice as likely to be sexually harassed on the job. There’s a legal loophole behind a lot of it. In this week's episode of Racked series, Model Citizen, we explore the world of sexual harassment in the modeling industry. What exactly makes it acceptable and how does it keep happening? Host Cleo Abram explores just how it happens and discusses options of what can be done to stop it with Model Alliance creator Sara Ziff.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comHow a Bag Becomes an It Bag | History Of | RackedRacked2018-01-22 | To find out, you gotta look back in time. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the origins of the It bag. We chatted with Seth Weisser, co-owner of vintage store What Comes Around Goes Around to find out how a bag becomes popular overnight. Starting with the 2.55 Chanel, the It bag quickly took over the fashion world. From the Birkin bag to the unexpected success of Mansur Gavriel's bags, it's clear an It bag really is up to you.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comWhy Arent There More Models Between Size 0 and Plus Size? | Model Citizen | RackedRacked2018-01-21 | Name a famous fashion model who’s a size 6 to 10. Most people probably can’t do it either. In this week's episode of the Racked series "Model Citizen," we explore the confusing world of modeling. If the average woman is a size 14, why don't we see her represented anywhere?
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comLaser Hair Removal | Pretty Smart | RackedRacked2018-01-20 | But... does it hurt? In this week's episode of Racked series, Pretty Smart, we find out if laser hair removal is worth the hype. We visit Shobha SoHo to learn about the process of permanently removing hair off your face.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comLatex Is Not Just a Fetish Fabric | RackedRacked2018-01-20 | Who said latex is just for the kinky community? Racked is exploring the fun and versatile world of latex. Kirsten Li is a designer redefining what you can do with latex, one stylish design at a time. See how you can wear the stylish and sustainable material.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comCat-Eye Vamp Stamp Review | Unboxed | RackedRacked2018-01-19 | If this works, it will change our whole makeup game. In this week's episode of Racked series, Unboxed, staffers test the Vamp Stamp. The eyeliner stamp claims to give you a flawless cat-eye, but can it deliver?
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comArm Spanx Review | Unboxed | RackedRacked2018-01-18 | They don't sculpt and they aren't that warm, so what is the point? In this week's episode of Racked series, Unboxed, we explore the world of arm tights. Five years in the making, the latest drop from Spanx is offering smooth arms. Would you try them? Let us know in the comments.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comHeadpieces Worthy Of A Superhero | Dress the Part | RackedRacked2018-01-17 | The designer behind Kova by Sascha wants to make everyone feel like a Game of Thrones character. In this week's episode of Racked series, Dress the Part, we go inside the creation of these unique headpieces inspired by the Sascha Hosey's home and childhood. Any one of her pieces will upgrade your festival look.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comThese Artist-Chefs Are Bringing Tropical Magic to Upstate New York | What I Wear | RackedRacked2018-01-16 | Hannah and Carla of Lil' Deb's Oasis make dining a stylish experience. In this week's episode of Racked series, What I Wear, we chat with the artist-chef's bringing comfort tropical food to upstate New York. If you think the food is good, you'll stay for the fashion and incredible people at Lil' Deb's.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comWhy Everyone Is Obsessed With French Girl Style | History Of | RackedRacked2018-01-15 | Everybody wants to be her. In this week's episode of Racked series, History Of, we explore the inexplainable fascination with French girls. Everything from their skincare to their clothing is a selling point in the U.S. and it has no plans of slowing down.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.com7-Eleven Makeup Review | Unboxed | RackedRacked2018-01-14 | Staffers test out 7-Eleven's new makeup line. In this week's episode of Racked series, Unboxed, we test out the convenience store's latest endeavor - beauty. Featuring a variety of lip products, eye products, and powders the line is perfect for when you need something on-the-go.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comThe Parent Trap’s Meredith Blake Is Our Ultimate Summer Style Icon | RackedRacked2018-01-14 | “Being young and beautiful is not a crime, you know.” We explore the amazing style and outfits work by our favorite villain from The Parent Trap. Meredith Blake has offered outfit inspiration for decades an we still can't get over her iconic looks.
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Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/rackedIs Drag Going Mainstream? | By The Way | RackedRacked2018-01-13 | The success of RuPaul’s Drag Race is putting queens to work and creating a more competitive landscape. Racked investigates how the world of drag has changed thanks to RuPaul and the doors it has opened for queens everywhere.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comWish Shopping App Review | Unboxed | RackedRacked2018-01-13 | Is it a total scam? In this week's episode of Racked series, Unboxed, we ordered items from the site Wish to see if their unbelievable prices were too good to be true. A seven dollar evening gown, paper thin sweater, and tons of accessories - they truly have it all.
Racked is your daily shopping resource, curated for real life: http://www.racked.comHand Poked Tattoos | Pretty Smart | RackedRacked2018-01-12 | Stick and poke tattooing with Ash Glynn. Racked goes inside the world of soul healing tattoos.