chic

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Also making an appearance in “Bigger Than Fashion” is Virgil Abloh, the influential designer who rose from obscurity in suburban Chicago to launch Off-White, a brand with Duchampian “nothing is new” chic, in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In Kramer’s film, Juliette Lewis plays Camille, an absurdly chic yet financially strapped woman preoccupied with keeping up appearances for no reason other than that it’s what’s expected of her.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with a chic dining area to their right, which boasts modern overhead lighting and a large window.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026

Downtown Munich is best-known for chic shops and flashy fast cars but right now its streets are bedecked with posters advertising next generation drones.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“Trust is indeed something in these days. It is, perhaps, better to have a homely woman whom one can trust than a more chic maid—for example, some smart Parisienne.”

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie