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Gladys Russell (Taissa Farmiga) White portrait dress w/ green sash. The Gilded Age (2022-). Costume by Kasia Walicka-Maimone.

**Dress was inspired by portrait painted by by Giovanni Boldini.

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Dress with Day & Evening Bodices Owned by Mary Todd Lincoln

Elizabeth Keckley

1861-1862

National Museum of American History

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The US military budget is larger than the military spending of the next nine largest countries combined. We're pumping huge amounts of money to the defense industry as Republicans plan devastating cuts to the social safety net through their budget bill. It does not have to be this way. This is all a policy choice.

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It may not be prestigious like The Pitt, but Netflix's Pulse is enjoyable, entertaining, well-written, and well-performed TV. It's worth a watch.

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La Costiera Amalfitana

foto di Darin Limsuansub

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Ca’ Dario, Venezia

magnifica, maledetta, abbandonata (non più..)

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Monique Lhuillier | Spring/Summer 2026

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Ashi Studio Haute Couture Spr/Sum 2025

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Designer John Stefanidis home on the Greek island of Patmos. Davide Lovatti photo in House & Garden.