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Past Lives, Future Poses: Marie Antoinette and the Blitz Kids

September 29, 2025

Marie Antoinette and the Blitz Kids never met, yet they shared a love of dressing up. Both made excess their armour, spectacle their shield, and performance their survival strategy.

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In articles Tags style, fashion history, authenticity, material culture
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Life as Legacy: how would you like to be remembered?

June 8, 2023

Reflecting on our mortality can put life into perspective and help give meaning to our existence. A thought piece on death and remembrance. How rich is your legacy?

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In articles Tags social trends, legacy, remembrance, death, funerals

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