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One of the many privileges that Peggy McIntosh identifies in her famous essay on "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" is that, as she writes, "I can turn on the television or open to the front page of the paper and see people of my race widely represented." This statement resounded when I saw the images below from a 2011 Scottish Woolovers catalogue. Further, I was reminded that it's not only a matter of whether we see people of our race widely represented, but also of how the media makes these portrayals. More »
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Moosejaw, an outdoor gear retailer, has a very special feature in this year's catalog: Customers can check out each model in his or her underwear. Using an augmented reality app — available for iPhones, iPads, and Android — a person can wave their gadget over a model in the catalog and see her in the exact same pose, but wearing only undergarments. It's kind of the modern version of X-Ray specs from the back of comic books… But real! (Sorta.)

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The rabid culture warriors over at J. Crew are at it again. Now they're taking the staggering step of not ignoring the existence of their gay employees. Next they'll be letting the gays into fashion—or male modeling. More »
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This is the image that (according to Fox news) has necessitated therapy for a child and is emblematic of our society's gender confusion. More »
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Going to a wedding, graduation, garden party, baby shower or horse race this spring? Ashro has something for you to wear! More »
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After the stuffed Thanksgiving turkey, caloric Christmas cookies and guzzles of champagne on New Year's Eve, what you really want to do is shop for a swimsuit, right? The Victoria's Secret swimsuit catalog has arrived just in time! More »
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Oh J. Crew. I don't understand you. Sometimes you know exactly what I want. Often it's like you've read my mind. But the drab duds you're hocking for holiday? Sigh. Looks like it's the least wonderful time of the year. More »
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Free People is the land of layers and layers of overpriced, fauxhemian handmade knits and a general sloppy homeless-ish chic. In the Holiday 2010 catalog, this mismatch patchwork way of putting clothes together was passed on to the innocent kiddies. More »
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The November Anthropologie catalog has gone to the dogs. And pigs. And bunnies! More »
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LL Bean has long been known for doing classic New England prep. But in a market alongside "classic American" brands like Banana Republic, J. Crew and American Eagle, Bean can seem old and staid. Hence the "signature" collection! More »
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When it's chilly outside, all some of us want to do is snuggle up in a pillowy, warm bed. This week in our mailbox, three different catalogs enticed us with sheets and pillows and the stuff dreams are made of! More »
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The September Urban Outfitters catalog sheds light on Seasonal Affective Disorder, dysthymia and the apocalypse. If you've seen that movie The Road, you already know what's hot for fall! More »
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Summer's basically over, which means Christmas is right around the corner. That is, according to the folks at Bronner's: This catalog arrived in the mail right before the Labor Day weekend. More »
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The thick, rich, creamy, dreamy September J. Crew catalog has arrived! Dying to know what's hip, now, outta sight for fall? The answers lie within. More »
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The June Anthropologie catalog looks like a Southern Gothic novel come to life, compete with dilapidated porches, lonesome shores and shoes fit for hardscrabble dusty roads. All that's missing is the story… So we wrote one. More »
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Memorial day is the unofficial start of summer, and J.Crew has what you need to kick off the season: Slinky little bathing suits, preppy little shorts, and dresses so hideous you may need to shield your eyes. More »
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Will your upcoming three-day weekend involve grilling, margaritas or making ice cream? It could, if you buy pricey gourmet gadgets from the new Williams-Sonoma catalog! More »
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Endless, reed-lined beaches. Eclectic, fanciful kitchens. Chaise lounges and soft lighting. Flip through a catalog, and you are the star of these idyllic, aesthetically pleasing worlds. Let's allow ourselves to fall into the fantasy for a moment, shall we? More »
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Born in 1911, Orton graduated from Rutland Business College in 1930 and then "did the bookkeeping, processed the orders, paid the bills." No word on how she felt about the cock rings and vibrators. [NY Times, Earlier, Earlier] More »
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The Pyramid Collection catalog promises "myth, magick, fantasy and romance." And it delivers: Vampires, faeries, Regency-era heroines — the gang's all here! More »
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Studded jean vest/jackets! Poopy-crotched "harem" pants! Sith Lord-inspired hooded tops! There's never a shortage of fug at Urban Outfitters, and April's catalog is no exception. Before we get to the clothes, let's discuss the decapitated young lady on the cover: More »
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A reader points out the latest Nordstrom catalog, terming it "Plus-sized done right: No 'clothes for curvy women' headings, no congratulating themselves for using full figured ladies, just two pretty ladies wearing beautiful clothes." True. And yet... More »
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Spring has sprung, and if you're looking for dreamy dresses shilled through illustrations and creative writing essays, the J. Peterman catalog is for you! More »
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Vivid verdant backdrops dominate March's Anthropologie catalog, which showed up in mailboxes last night, and the tropical fever dream carries right into the clothes: Hothouse flowers splashed on swimsuits; palm-leaf print dresses. The shoes, however, should be burned like kudzu. More »
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In December, Free People issued a catalog full of Woodstock-y, Summer Of Love-ish, hippie-dippie threads being sold for preposterous prices. Not much has changed! Ahead: Flower child dresses, bamboo bloomers and overalls so expensive you'll have to sell your VW. More »
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This catalog features the type of Barbie that stays sealed in a box, taunting little girls. That's probably for the best, because Mattel is dressing babies as '70s sex symbols, making cracks about working women, and encouraging heavy peroxide use. More »
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Attention all Amélie wannabes: The January Anthropologie catalog knows that you secretly wish you could be a quirky, insouciant French gamine living in Paris. Or at least: Dress like one. More »
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After aggressively pushing product all fall and right up to the holiday frenzy in December, J. Crew has the audacity to show up in the mailbox with a happy, light, carefree January catalog. Worse: There's barely anything good. More »
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If you stuffed yourself on Thanksgiving, nibbled treats through December and washed it all down with a boozy New Year's Eve while frigid temps kept you sun-deprived, know this: Victoria's Secret thinks you're ready to shimmy into a skimpy swimsuit. More »
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There are some really nice outfits in this Urban Outfitters catalog, but, apparently, they're meant to be worn when you're in a room by yourself. More »
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The fruit in the Harry & David catalog may not appeal to you, but what about cookies? Cheesecake? Peppermint bark!?!?! Ugh. So hungry right now. More »
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California dreamin'… on such a winter's day! Let's play Summer Of Love! Let's dress like Janis and listen to Jimi! Let's pretend the '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s never happened! Let's pretend $78 is a fair price for frayed shorts! More »
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Let's sing the praises of two pet catalogs — Doctors Fosters & Smith and Fetchdog: Jingle bells, my cat smells, my dog is not too bright… Oh what fun it is to shop for pet products tonight! More »
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You see, Mr. Claus, I think we should talk about it. More »
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…Besides me, of course? Greg Beato wrote a piece for Reason titled, "Where The Consumer Is King: In Praise Of Mail-Order Catalogs." He writes, "It seems that old-fashioned mail-order catalogs will soon be as extinct as the PalmPilot." Sad! More »
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The new Barneys New York catalog urges, "Have A Witty Holiday." Shopping the pages, you realize: You can't afford one. More »
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Strange things are afoot in the Sky Mall catalog! Check out lasers, kitty spaceships and sneakers that will make you "look like a million dollars" in a gallery, beginning below. More »
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Team Turkey, Team Cake, Team Pie: There's something here for all of you! If you brought your credit card, that is. More »
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There are many lessons to be learned in the Lilly's Kids Holiday catalog, with stuff for kids ages 2 and up! For instance: Some toys/jobs are for girls, while other toys/jobs are for boys. More »
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Silent night? Holy night? Not when you're shopping for ass trinkets and "secret" Santa crotchless panties! Fun stuff from the Frederick's Of Hollywood catalog, after the jump. More »
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