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SNP’s word of the day: Emo-hop

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Illustration by Lewis Mirrett

Word: Emo-hop

Meaning: If you guessed that it’s “hip-hop with emo(tional) lyrics,” you don’t get a prize.

Usage:Drake has raised his game significantly, cornering the market in emo-hop. There’s few ‘hands in the air’ moments, but instead there’s depth and intelligence here that makes him stand out from the crowd.” — NME.com

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SNP’s word of the day: Polymath

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Illustration by Lewis Mirrett

Word: Polymath

Meaning: A person whose knowledge and skills span numerous of subject areas. In more common terms, a Renaissance man or woman.
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Fashion

Fashion news: Anna goes to London, Escada goes bye-bye and the Swedes go to Copenhagen

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The Gap's Patrick Robinson. Photography by Peter Stigter

The Gap's Patrick Robinson. Photography by Peter Stigter

Anna Wintour will be heading to London Fashion Week, because, like, everyone is going to be there. [The Cut]

Escada’s dunzo–the German brand will file for insolvency this week. [Bloomberg]

Once and for all, Kanye is not interning at the Gap. So says head designer Patrick Robinson, who would know. [Fashionologie]

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Fashion » At the shows

Paris: Stella McCartney, Giambattista Valli, Viktor & Rolf and Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2009

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STELLA MCCARTNEY Fall 2009. Photography by Peter Stigter

“God, who are they photographing?” I keep asking, as the crowd of shooters seems rooted to the spot over some unfortunate soul in the front row at Stella McCartney.  It’s not Thandie Newton, it’s not Kanye West, it’s not Beth Ditto (who comes in at the very last minute with a six-person entourage). Who could it be? Finally they move away. Oh rigggght. Paul McCartney. That guy. Read more »


Fashion

Daily reads: Beauty tees, pastel pants and a fashion throwdown

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Even though it’s a season late, we desperately need this YSL-inspired tee from our favourite teenaged fashion blogger. [Style Rookie]

Giorgio Armani on our second favourite topic: pasta. “On Saturday night, I went to dinner at an Italian restaurant called Scarpetta with my niece Roberta and a small group of my close Italian friends. [...] I ate spaghetti con pomodoro and basilico — and, here, I must interject something for your benefit. Americans overcook their pasta. Always. And there’s too much sauce. Too much of everything! Please, try to control yourselves.” [NYTimes]

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