DESERT RAINBOW

A year and a half ago I sported this same hat-and-skirt combination at the WWD Magic tradeshow with Teen Vogue. So much has changed between now and then; my priorities have evolved beyond fashion, satirical culture blogs, and (let’s be real) self-indulgent essay writing. They’re now concentrated in feminism, political theory, and empowerment through sartorial self-expression. But one thing hasn’t changed, and it’s my love affair with this vintage Oilily skirt’s bold patchwork print. You might disagree with my standards for ‘vintage,’ (more than 5 years old and no longer in production? Definitely an antique.) but there’s NO argument that this rainbow bell...