<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Claude Russell NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luxe fashion brand based in Brooklyn, New York offering cut and sew design direct to the customer. ]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/clauderussellstyletheblog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 16:39:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Venus Williams at the Met Gala 2026: Swarovski, Engelbert &#38; The Art of Self-Reference]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venus arrived as all of it at once.



The subject.

The canvas.

The artist.]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/venus-williams-at-the-met-gala-2026-swarovski-engelbert-the-art-of-self-reference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419ded</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:04:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_30d0bcb6f49f4629bf02f2c7af35cc01~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anok Yai at the Met Gala 2026: Balenciaga, Piccioli &#38; The Power of Becoming]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Costume Art” wasn’t asking for beauty. It was asking for point of view. For intention. For the kind of execution where concept, construction, and message exist in full alignment.]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/anok-yai-at-the-met-gala-2026-balenciaga-piccioli-the-power-of-becoming</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419dee</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:21:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_15130c83ff084bccbfdaff48c02d0ca8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_713,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rihanna at the Met Gala 2026: Margiela, Martens, and the Art of Arrival]]></title><description><![CDATA[She arrived last. Of course she did, let's talk Rihanna Met Gala 2026 Rihanna didn’t just close the Met Gala carpet — she recalibrated it. By the time she stepped onto those steps, the night had already happened for everyone else. And then she arrived, and suddenly it felt like everything before her was just a prelude. Wearing custom Maison Margiela by Glenn Martens, Rihanna delivered something far beyond a gown. This was construction, labor, and mythology woven into a single form. The piece...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/rihanna-at-the-met-gala-2026-margiela-martens-and-the-art-of-arrival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419e08</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Menswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:04:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_6b4e4f131731410fa7445254127d7ede~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_598,h_897,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyoncé at the Met Gala 2026: Two Designers, One Fully Controlled Narrative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two designers. Two distinct fashion languages. One continuous narrative.]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/beyonc%C3%A9-at-the-met-gala-2026-two-designers-one-fully-controlled-narrative</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419df2</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:57:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_ac1fb51a16364cbaa46cf0bcf2ea2ec5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_901,h_888,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Women at the Met Gala 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Softness, fantasy, minimalism, and structure all coexisted — but with clarity of purpose.”]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/black-women-at-the-met-gala-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419deb</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:59:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_e04b1a2ba0354ee988a0bc3d55e584b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_962,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Creatives and Entrepreneurs Can Use Essence Festival to Build Their Brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[While business opportunities are important, one of the most powerful aspects of Essence Festival is the sense of community it creates. ]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/how-creatives-and-entrepreneurs-can-use-essence-festival-to-build-their-brand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419dfc</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Menswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:57:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_080f1a0038434f048c2b676acb75157a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_608,h_257,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cardi B, Lil’ Kim &#38; Madison Square Garden: A Defining Moment in Female Rap History]]></title><description><![CDATA[Because years from now, when we talk about the evolution of female rap, we’re going to point back to that MSG stage and say:

That’s when the game shifted—from competition to legacy, from moment to movement.]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/cardi-b-lil-kim-madison-square-garden-a-defining-moment-in-female-rap-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419de6</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:54:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_d46864fbcbed4441aab7c5961272ccdc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Teyana Taylor Is the Perfect Chief Curator for the 2026 Essence Festival of Culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[What makes Teyana Taylor particularly compelling in this role is her authenticity. Throughout her career, she has consistently celebrated Black artistry, Black style, and Black storytelling. Her work often draws inspiration from different eras of Black culture—from classic R&#38;B aesthetics to modern street fashion and dance.

That authenticity aligns perfectly with Essence Festival’s mission to celebrate and amplify Black voices.]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/why-teyana-taylor-is-the-perfect-chief-curator-for-the-2026-essence-festival-of-culture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419e0d</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Community]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_47db74ea1fd84c34bef0c0eeb73f1480~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_268,h_188,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zendaya, Whitney Houston, and the Fashion History Being Softened in Real Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[In other words, this wasn’t just Zendaya wearing a dress.

This was Zendaya stepping into a Whitney Houston fashion reference told by Law Roach]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/zendaya-whitney-houston-white-dress-history</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419de7</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:07:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_e9052b15d3fb44f098139480c6c75954~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couture, Culture, and Control: The Evolution of Teyana Taylor, Harlem's Fashion Authority!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teyana Taylor’s journey from Harlem street style to Time Women of the Year 2026 is more than a fashion evolution — it’s a study in authorship. Through disciplined tailoring, cultural storytelling, architectural couture, and an unwavering sense of identity, she transformed from style risk-taker to fashion authority. This era isn’t about viral moments — it’s about legacy.]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/couture-culture-and-control-the-evolution-of-teyana-taylor-s-fashion-authority</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419df0</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:57:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_fb93307cd2ec40d9bc80f1b6f400cbc0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_425,h_325,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critics’ Choice Awards 2026 — Fashion as Character Continuity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Critics’ Choice Awards delivered a red carpet defined by intention rather than spectacle. Known for its more polished and editorial approach to fashion, this year’s event leaned into clean silhouettes, thoughtful tailoring, and styling choices that felt deeply connected to storytelling — both on screen and off. Minimalism with purpose dominated the carpet. Soft satin gowns, fluid tailoring, and warm metallic tones proved that restraint can still command attention. Rather than chasing...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/critics-choice-awards-2026-fashion-as-character-continuity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419e01</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:17:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_f459c3ab611a4c0f928ba6c8beb5f012~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_944,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Globes 2026 — Fashion as Statement &#38; Menswear as Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Golden Globe Awards didn’t simply open awards season — they set the tone for a year where red-carpet fashion feels intentional, expressive, and increasingly led by menswear. While women’s fashion delivered expected glamour through sheer fabrics, metallic finishes, and sculptural silhouettes, it was the men who quietly — and then unmistakably — shifted the fashion conversation. On the women’s side, the carpet leaned into softness and shine. Flowing gowns with intricate detailing...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/golden-globes-2026-fashion-as-statement-menswear-as-power</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419e03</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Menswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_1b6a4ad056264304ac97e00d4b4dc58f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_980,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Year, New You — Fashion as Personal Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we wear communicates before we speak, establishes our presence before we move.]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/new-year-new-you-fashion-as-personal-revolution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419df6</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Menswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[The Community]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_99e9e3c4aad44fbda4ca093af2b59ebc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_700,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Men’s Day: A Celebration of Fashion Innovation at NYFW]]></title><description><![CDATA[New York Men’s Day (NYMD) is a cornerstone of New York Fashion Week, spotlighting emerging and established menswear designers who push the boundaries of style, craftsmanship, and creativity. This year’s NYMD brought a dynamic mix of talent, each offering a unique vision for Fall/Winter 2025. From genderless fashion to reimagined preppy aesthetics, the lineup showcased the evolving landscape of men’s fashion, while also highlighting non-binary and gender nonconforming designs and designers....]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/new-york-men-s-day-a-celebration-of-fashion-innovation-at-nyfw</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419e02</guid><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><category><![CDATA[Menswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:38:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_8493eecd947043f2a4ed1ab62e36c14c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar’s NFL Super Bowl Performance: A Masterclass in Fashion, Rebellion, and Resistance!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Super Bowl. (Photo Gregory Shamus / Getty ) When Kendrick Lamar takes the stage, it’s never just about the...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/kendrick-lamar-s-nfl-super-bowl-performance-a-masterclass-in-fashion-rebellion-and-resistance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419de8</guid><category><![CDATA[Menswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Celebrity]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion Trends]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_c78cd51ea38146e5aaf2c04557ccbe6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closet Clarity: Transforming Chaos into Organized Bliss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you tired of starting your day with a frantic search through a cluttered closet? Does the idea of an organized wardrobe that reflects...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/closet-clarity-transforming-chaos-into-organized-bliss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419def</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:50:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_11f7dc26761e4583875d033861d24778~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valentine’s Day Style Guide: Perfect Outfits for Every Type of Date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Model Marley Jade in Shein x Claude Russell floral print drawstring blouse and black faux leather skirt Valentine’s Day is just around...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/valentine-s-day-style-guide-perfect-outfits-for-every-type-of-date</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419dfa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 02:45:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_0f921e3057664a198fc19925809cf73a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_600,h_200,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York Fashion Week Recap SS25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another summer flies by and another New York Fashion Week has officially ended, and what a fashion week it was! The week kicked off with...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/new-york-fashion-week-recap-ss25</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419e09</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 21:49:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_8b2e05abc5ca4f328816a485d329ae54~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hollywood Hits and Head-Turners: Best Dressed at the 96th Oscars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ah, the Oscars. A night of cinematic celebration, emotional acceptance speeches, and enough sparkle to blind a supernova. But let's be...]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/hollywood-hits-and-head-turners-best-dressed-96th-oscars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419df7</guid><category><![CDATA[Menswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Womenswear]]></category><category><![CDATA[Fashion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:20:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_2adb7baf87f74a7a9ddca75102b557cb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NYC Personal Shopper's Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Picks for Everyone on Your List]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey there, gift-givers extraordinaire! The holidays are upon us, and with the twinkle lights and carols comes the annual shopping frenzy....]]></description><link>https://clauderussellnyc.wixsite.com/clauderussellstyle/post/nyc-personal-shopper-s-holiday-gift-guide-unique-picks-for-everyone-on-your-list</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fc5bb31191546331419e05</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2023 00:23:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/557596_31ed6c0eef834205b9b60daef920ce5c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_566,h_400,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Casey Russell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>