Archive - Shop Rat by Emilia Petrarca

My Subway Style Missed Connection

Turned chic meet cute.

Nov 12, 2023 •

Emilia Petrarca

Taylor Is Doing Restaurant Dressing Wrong

Here's my theory of how to do it right.

Dec 8, 2023 •

Emilia Petrarca

Here's What Happens When You Buy from a Gift Guide

A basic, non-judgmental, hopefully informative affiliates explainer.

Nov 29, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

Dissecting the "West Village Girl" Uniform

With writer Brock Colyar.

May 10 •

Emilia Petrarca

The Branded Trash Cans of Madison Ave

Eric Adams's only useful mandate has had a chic and hilarious effect.

Aug 18, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

Do This Instead of Spring Cleaning

Why I prefer a twice-annual Dress-Up Day.

Mar 17, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

Finding a 5th Generation Glove Shop In Naples

Like the city's sartorial history, this atelier is something of a secret.

Oct 29, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

When Agnès Met Eli

A tale of two longtime neighbors on Madison Avenue.

Dec 7, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

The Shop Rat 2024 Gift Guide

From olive oil to ornaments.

Nov 30, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

How to Take a Mirror Selfie Like a Pro

Former Opening Ceremony model and Club Vintage founder Anna Z Gray shares her wisdom.

Feb 8, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

I've Identified My Ultimate Ick

I'm calling it a "flaccid tote."

Feb 11, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

Two New Moms, One Going-Out Top

A shopping expedition with Haley Nahman and Harling Ross Anton.

Mar 27, 2024 •

Emilia Petrarca

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