chic

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“The Other Bennet Sister” represents Bruccoleri’s first major role where she’s leading the action instead of hugging a wall, unvarnished by cosmetics or anachronistic needle drops hinting at some hidden reserve of chic.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

“Much like anytime you go to France, you are trying very hard to be as chic as the locals,” said Caitlin Thompson, the founder of tennis magazine Racquet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Each decade brought a twist, but overall, it was art opening chic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

And singer Rose, a multiple Grammy nominee this year for "APT," her banger collab with Bruno Mars, wore a chic strapless black dress with a high slit and an outsized bird brooch at her waist.

From Barron's • May 5, 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