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The designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy.
a bit of decorative whimsy
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The South Korean singer, rapper and actress brought a touch of whimsy to the front row thanks to her fanciful-inspired attire.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Bag charms became pretty popular last year, and that’s a gentler, but effective expression of that kind of whimsy.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Photo: Hayley Ellen Day The renovation mixed original moldings and floors with pops of whimsy.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Jan. 2025
Maximalists embrace eclectic collections, lots of color and texture, and a sense of whimsy.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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Julia Teti, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Bag charms became pretty popular last year, and that’s a gentler, but effective expression of that kind of whimsy.
—Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 23 Jan. 2025
Photo: Hayley Ellen Day The renovation mixed original moldings and floors with pops of whimsy.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Jan. 2025
Maximalists embrace eclectic collections, lots of color and texture, and a sense of whimsy.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Whimsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whimsy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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