Inside Italy’s Shadow Economy

But the alleged efforts by some luxury brands and lead suppliers to lower costs without undermining quality have taken a toll on those on those operating at the very bottom of the industry. Just how many are affected is difficult to quantify. According to data from Istat (the Italian National Institute of Statistics), 3.7 million…

ELLE Editorial: Craft Fair

Folk art meets high fashion as fringed leather, suede patches, and whipstitched trimming make their way onto the season’s spirited shoes and bags. Suede handbag, Givenchy, $2,690. Mitchell Feinberg Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Suede sneaker, Tod’s, $675. Mitchell Feinberg Leather handbag, $3,950, charms, $290–$550 each, all, Loewe. Wraps courtesy of Red Gypsy Bohemian. Mitchell…

A Wedding Ring With a Dirty Little Secret

Chloe Stein, an executive chef and caterer, remembers fondly her fairy tale engagement in early September 2016. She and her then-boyfriend, Deepak Panjwani, a data analyst at Bloomberg, were vacationing in Sweden. They took a day trip to Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Swedish royal family, and toured the vast 16th-century gardens. At…

12 Secret Santa Gifts for Under $30

1 of 12 Courtesy Leuchtturm Hardcover Medium A5 Dotted Notebook amazon.com $19.95 Bullet journals, so hot right now.  Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2 of 12 Courtesy MyCharge SimplePower Portable Charger target.com $14.99 Everyone deserves 100% battery life.  Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 3 of 12 Courtesy Rabbit Pro Waiter Corkscrew bloomingdales.com $19.99 For wine…

Medical News Today: Is carrageenan safe to eat?

Carrageenan is a common food additive extracted from red seaweed. Manufacturers often use it as a thickening agent. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have approved the additive for use, but concerns about its safety remain. Some scientists believe that carrageenan can cause inflammation, digestive problems, such as bloating and irritable bowel disease…

Victoria Beckham Is Reading Your DMs

Getty ImagesTristan Fewings/BFC Good morning to everyone but especially Victoria Beckham, who has lured ELLE.com to a unicorn chandelier before noon. We’re at Anabel’s, the London social club (read: party place for royals and rich kids), and though there’s much to look at—a wall covered in majolica pansies, a gilded bar with gleaming crystal cocktails—all…