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Irina Grechko

Refinery29 Fashion Director

Irina oversees all fashion coverage at Refinery29, where she has been since 2020. Previously, she covered fashion and lifestyle at publications like Nylon, The Knot, Washingtonian, and People StyleWatch. When Irina is not covering trends or trying on the latest fashion arrivals for Refinery29, she teaches as an adjunct professor at Pace University’s publishing graduate program. She graduated from Emerson College in Boston with a BS and BA in Journalism and Writing, Literature & Publishing. She currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

What Does It Take To Get Plus-Size Clothing Right?

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Misha Nonoo Reimagined This Meghan Markle-Approved Shirt

In The Pandemic, Sally LaPointe Rebranded — & Handwrote Thank-You...

Since the pandemic began, the fashion industry has stalled. Collections have been delayed as factories closed, design teams have had to work on upcoming li

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The Baby-Sitters Club Leans Into ‘90s Fashion — With A Gen...

The Baby-Sitters Club is back in business, thanks to a new adaptation of the beloved series by Ann M. Martin. Set in present-day Stoneybrook, a fictional s

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Meet Thrilling, An Online Marketplace That Supports Small Vintage...

When the pandemic hit, Thrilling, an online marketplace that offers vintage and secondhand clothing from small businesses around the country, cut its commi

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This Cult-Favorite Destination For Dresses Launched A Bridal Line

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In An Unexpected Move, Kanye West’s Yeezy Is Collaborating ...

Update: Following the news of the Yeezy Gap Line, Gap said that it’s “not mov[ing] forward with the Gap x Telfar partnership at this time.” Read more

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8 Queer Brands That Make Suits For Women

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11 Honoré Launched Its Own Plus-Size Line

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Burberry Announced An “Immersive Show Experience” For All In Sept...

Burberry is going ahead with a runway show this September — though it won’t be like those of years past. The presentation of the Spring/Summer 2021 col

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The Digital Fashion Experience Isn’t The Same — & That’s A Good T...

Ever since the pandemic put an end to many fashion weeks and high-profile shows around the world this year, the question of the fashion-minded has been, Wi

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Beloved New York Label Sies Marjan Shuts Down Amidst COVID-19

On Monday evening, New York brand Sies Marjan announced that it will be closing its doors after five years in business as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic

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Off-White’s Virgil Abloh Responds To Backlash Over $50 Bail...

Update: In response to the criticism, Virgil Abloh posted a statement on Instagram Monday night. He first apologized for his looting comments: “yesterday

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What R29 Editors Are Wearing On Repeat In Quarantine

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On The Timeless Appeal Of Gwyneth Paltrow’s White Shirt In Tal...

As the pandemic has forced many to cancel travel plans this summer, including me, I have taken to watching films featuring what I consider peak vacation st

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Fashion
16 Summer Matching Sets That Don’t Look Like Pajamas
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Style
An Ode To The Nightgowns Of Virgin Suicides
Almost any movie that director Sofia Coppola helms automatically enters the fashion film canon. From Marie Antoinette, a pastel-tinted flaunting of opulent
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Designers
8 Ways To Play Fashion Designer At Home
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Style
Amidst The Pandemic, Claudia Li Is Ready To Make Her Own Fashion ...
Claudia Li designs clothing from an emotional place. But several months into the pandemic, the designer is considering rethinking everything. For her Fall
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Clueless
The Trends From Clueless That Are Still, Like, Totally Imp...
Clueless’ biggest legacy is its fashion. Th looks, created by costume designer Mona May, have inspired more than two generations to don plaid yellow skir
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Fashion
Valley Girl Remake Features The Best — And Funniest — ‘80s...
The early ‘80s were a polarizing time for fashion, with trends ranging from what we would now consider comeback-worthy — socks with pumps, matching set
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