Market Appointment

The Villains of Vanity Fair

Talk of the Town No. 6: Law Roach and Kim Kardashian, ChatGPT now lets you do virtual try-ons, etc

Oct 7 • Shelcy Joseph

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September 2026

Pledging Alliance to the Status Quo

On The Fifteen Percent Pledge promise and Black accountability in the age of media scrutiny and callout culture

Sep 27 • Shelcy Joseph

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I Had $1,000 in TheRealReal Credit. Here’s How I Spent It.

The mental rollercoaster of having to spend a near-expiring credit

Sep 20 • Shelcy Joseph

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An unfiltered report of my first few nights of NYFW

Wes Gordon’s “great gowns, beautiful gowns,” partying in a $3,600 Tom Ford dress, the vibe at ShopMy’s social club, status anxiety at parties.

Sep 12 • Shelcy Joseph

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My First Visit to the Cobbler: “This Is a Niche Business Now”

An interview with New York’s OG shoe repair guy, Gaetano S. Pisani

Sep 6 • Shelcy Joseph

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August 2026

Why They Bought It: The Kai Collective Nao Tank Top

“In a world where Black women often stick out for being unlike the standard, Kai adorns that 'otherness' in a really beautiful way.”

Aug 26 • Shelcy Joseph

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July 2026

What I’m Eyeing from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

In partnership with Nordstrom

Jul 22 • Shelcy Joseph

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June in Paris

Clubbing, overpriced vintage, fish ramen on a hot day, etc.

Jul 9 • Shelcy Joseph

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June 2026

98°F and Sunny: How Parisians Do Heatwave Dressing

A street style report

Jun 23 • Shelcy Joseph

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Is This the Hardest Wedding Shopping Has Been?

On being a good wedding guest and shopping for the right looks

Jun 17 • Shelcy Joseph

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Market Log #3

Books, art shows and movies in the first half of 2026

Jun 12 • Shelcy Joseph

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May 2026

What’s Everlane x Shein? Quince.

Talk of the Town No. 5: Jeff Bezos’ new investment, AllBirds’ AI pivot and more.

May 28 • Shelcy Joseph

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