Fashion Trends for Fall and Winter 2010

Fall and winter fashion looks as if it’s headed toward “seems bleak” territory. That comes as no surprise, as fashion has been reflecting our sluggish (but chic) economic decline for the past several years. Words such as “classic” and “conservative” and “minimalistic” are being used heavily in winter fashion editorials. It’s making me sleepy.

Two Documentaries About North Korea That You Should See

“Americans pulled their legs apart with chains,” the tour guide says, pointing to a picture of distraught Korean women. I visualize two human legs being mechanically pulled in opposite directions until they break apart. It sounds horrible.