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    Kristina Rutkowski

    Kristina Rutkowski

    Contributing Fashion Writer

    Kristina Rutkowski is a New York-based writer and editor with more than 15 years of experience in the fashion industry. Specializing in trends, shopping, market, and accessories, she brings an editor’s eye to the pieces, designers, and styling ideas shaping the way people get dressed. At Marie Claire, Kristina covers fashion trends and shopping, translating what is happening on the runways and in the market into thoughtful, service-driven stories for readers.

    Previously, Kristina was the Senior Fashion Market Editor at InStyle, where she covered all things trend and shopping-related, from emerging labels and seasonal must-haves to accessories and investment pieces. Earlier in her career, she worked in the fashion departments at Self and Glamour, building her expertise across editorial, market, and styling. Her byline has since appeared in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, The Wall Street Journal, WWD, Editorialist, The Zoe Report, and more.

    Latest articles by Kristina Rutkowski

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    The Fall Jackets Taking Over Street Style

    The season’s most useful outerwear inspiration is happening outside the shows.

    Fall fashion
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      The Best Fall Dresses to Wear to Work

      The right silhouette handles the office, after-work plans, and increasingly unpredictable autumn weather.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

      Fall fashion
    • woman wearing apron dresses outside of show
      The Fall Dress Is in Its Feel-Good Era

      From plaid prints to Jazz Age-inspired details, here's what we have our eye on.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

      Fall fashion
    • Tine Andrea Lauvli is seen wearing an oversized white pinstripe button front shirt; a dark brown midi pencil skirt; black strappy sandals with sculptural wedge heels..
      The Expensive-Looking Work Basics Fashion Editors Buy Every August

      Consider this your guide to the office-appropriate pieces that bridge the gap between seasons.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

      Fall fashion
    • Vittoria Ceretti is seen outside Chanel show during Day Two of Paris Fashion Week
      These Are the Only Shoes Worth Buying Before Fall Arrives

      These work with your wardrobe now—and everything you’ll wear next season.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

      Fashion
    • Woman wearing long taffeta shorts
      The Best Taffeta Shorts to Wear Now and Into Fall

      Once reserved for evening, the high-shine fabric is proving to be extremely versatile.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

      Fashion
    • bags
      The Basic Straw Tote Just Got Replaced

      Forget classic raffia totes this season. Summer 2026 is all about embellished, striped, and novelty bags that add a pop to any outfit.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

      Fashion
    • A collage of the best Gucci bags, including a model holding a red Gucci Jackie bag, Kendall Jenner holding a Gucci GG emblem shoulder bag, and model holding a red horsebit shoulder bag
      These Are the Best Gucci Bags to Invest In

      The Italian fashion house has evolved the accessory game.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

      Fashion
    • Denim Trends 2024
      Nostalgia Is This Year's Biggest Denim Trend

      So many long-forgotten styles are coming back.

      By Kristina Rutkowski

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