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M. Reeves Had Taste and Now I Have Their Blazer
Byfederico@wearecocina.com September 25, 2026

The 80s power-dressing revival is everywhere, but the people doing it best aren’t buying new. They’re pulling charcoal wool blazers from Goodwill racks and pinning thrifted brooches to the lapels.

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That $3.50 Vest Started a System I Can’t Buy New
Byfederico@wearecocina.com September 25, 2026

A faded velvet vest from a Goodwill bin didn’t just change one outfit — it launched a whole visual identity system built from thrifted one-of-ones, self-authored rules, and $5 finds that can’t be replicated.

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