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Katie Donbavand

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Katie Donbavand has written for global brands including Elle, Glamour, InStyle, Seventeen, Sports Illustrated, The Chicago Tribune, and more. Additionally, she is an Audience Development Strategist and has worked with the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Martha Stewart Weddings, Barron's, MarketWatch, Daily Paws, and HelloGiggles.

Latest Posts From Katie

5 Stealth-Wealth Fashion Lessons From "Succession"

05/28/2023

5 Stealth-Wealth Fashion Lessons From "Succession"

HBO's hit series "Succession" is a family drama composed of chaotically evil, ultra wealthy, gorgeously dressed people.

All the Hidden Metaphors Behind Succession's High-Stakes Fashion Choices

05/28/2023

All the Hidden Metaphors Behind Succession's High-Stakes Fashion Choices

When perpetually bewildered Cousin Greg Hirsch (played by Nicholas Braun) makes it to his first day on the job in Succession's season 1, Tom Wambsgans (played by Matthew Macfadyen) confronts him with some brutal questions: "Forgive me, but are we talking to each other on the poop deck of a majestic schooner?

The 5 Best High-Fashion References on "RuPaul's Drag Race"

03/04/2022

The 5 Best High-Fashion References on "RuPaul's Drag Race"

From the drama and comedy to the guest judges and Pit Crew, there's a lot to love about "RuPaul's Drag Race."

The "Cyrano" Costume Designer on Creating the Film's Beautiful Looks

02/26/2022

The "Cyrano" Costume Designer on Creating the Film's Beautiful Looks

For costume designer Massimo Cantini Parrini, helping to remake the classic "Cyrano" story into a sweeping movie musical presented a formidable challenge.

Midge's Outfits in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 4 Symbolize a Major Change in Her Career

02/17/2022

Midge's Outfits in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 4 Symbolize a Major Change in Her Career

Miriam Maisel is back!

The Story Behind J Lo's Major Wedding-Dress Moment in "Marry Me"

02/11/2022

The Story Behind J Lo's Major Wedding-Dress Moment in "Marry Me"

"When you work with somebody who's at the level of Jennifer [Lopez], you have to bring your A-game every second of every day," says Caroline Duncan, the ultratalented costume designer who kept J Lo looking fabulous in every frame of her new rom-com, "Marry Me."

Heads Up: Party Hats Are Back

01/20/2022

Heads Up: Party Hats Are Back

There's a generally maximalist mood that's sunk into every aspect of fashion lately.

Quick Question: Are Varsity Jackets the New Leather Jacket?

01/20/2022

Quick Question: Are Varsity Jackets the New Leather Jacket?

When my current favorite couple, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, had a rare public date night in West Hollywood last week, they looked every bit the fashion icons (naturally).

BTS's LA Fashion Is a Reminder That They're the Best-Dressed Celebs on the Planet

12/27/2021

BTS's LA Fashion Is a Reminder That They're the Best-Dressed Celebs on the Planet

Wherever BTS goes, they will leave a trail of broken records and sold-out fashion items in their wake.

2021's Triumphant Return of Celebrity Couple Dressing

12/22/2021

2021's Triumphant Return of Celebrity Couple Dressing

From Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, we're going to come right out and say it: 2021 had some of the best celebrity couple fashion moments of all time.

Prepare to Swoon: 2021's Best Fashion Trends, as Demoed by BTS

12/16/2021

Prepare to Swoon: 2021's Best Fashion Trends, as Demoed by BTS

Serious question: how does BTS manage to always get it right?

11 Defining Moments in 2021 Fashion

12/15/2021

11 Defining Moments in 2021 Fashion

This was the year that reignited our love for fashion.