Adults Adopting Adults. If the title alone of A&E’s new reality show doesn’t concern you or have you feeling a little nauseous, you might want to read it again. While we might suggest watching a teaser or an episode of the show to really get what we’re talking about, the cable network seems intent on scrubbing its archives of any proof that it ever existed after canceling it earlier this week, following the airing of its third-ever episode.
As The Daily Beast reports, the series was scheduled to air its fourth episode on Monday night, but A&E pulled the plug on the controversial reality series before that could ever happen. They also took the extra step of removing the previously aired episodes from any online sites, and have made it seemingly impossible to even find a teaser or network-approved clip of the series on YouTube. While the concept was always questionable, The Daily Beast writes that it was the actions of Danny Huff—one of the adults seeking an adoptee—that ultimately led to A&E killing the series with fire.
The rather drastic action was in response to viewers, who were concerned by some of the admissions made by Huff, who—along with his wife Christy—were looking to adopt a young woman. They planned to go ahead with the decision by adopting Ileana, a pregnant 20-year-old from Austria, who Danny met in an online group for adults looking to be adopted. (Yes, it feels icky just to be typing these words.) That Danny’s motivations for bringing a young woman into their home might be more salacious were not lost on anyone who watched the show. In one episode, he talked about how they came close to adopting an 18-year-old young woman before, but ultimately had to halt the process because Danny found himself sexually attracted to her.
“Danny’s untoward motivations for bringing Ileana into the household are obvious, and yet with a big smile, he routinely professes his excitement about being a dad, and performatively calls Ileana his daughter while Christy looks on in abject misery… he situates Ileana in a trailer right outside his front door, buys her tons of baby clothes and pays for her medical appointments, and says things like, ‘At the end of the day, Ileana, I want you to stay right here, ‘cause I like hugging on you and you’re awful sweet.’”
Zoinks!
While A&E didn’t respond to The Beast’s request for comment, the outlet did speak with Huff himself, who claimed that he “never had any inappropriate actions, words, comments, anything to her.”
We know all about whiskey barrel-aged stouts, porters, and even brown ales. Brands like Founders, Goose Island, Great Divide, and Firestone Walker have made sure of that. But what do you know about the exact opposite technique? As in, beer barrel finished whiskeys.
Few people realize it, but all whiskey technically starts off as un-hopped beer. In addition, many whiskeys are made with beer yeasts in the fermentation process. So it should really be no surprise that more and more distillers are going back to beer for that final touch for their whiskeys in the form of beer barrel-aging/finishing.
There are tons of options when it comes to beer barrel-aged whiskey, especially when you look beyond the borders of the American whiskey scene. For today’s blind taste test, our lineup today includes:
Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition
New Holland Beer Barrel Bourbon
Glenfiddich IPA Cask Finish
Sagamore Spirit Rye Ale Cask Finish
Rogue Rolling Thunder Stout Whiskey
Elijah Craig Beer Barrel Finish
Westward Single Malt Stout Cask
Whistlepig Roadstock Rye
Here we go!
Part 1: The Taste
Taste 1
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Nutty aromas, sweet grains, dried fruits, and a hint of vanilla are prevalent on the nose. Sipping it revealed hints of dark chocolate, sweet toffee, more vanilla, candied pecans, and a slight malty bitterness. The finish was warming and dry.
The only letdown was the slightly bitter flavor that I can only attribute to whatever beer the brand used.
Taste 2
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, I found heavy notes of dark chocolate, toffee, toasted vanilla beans, and slight cinnamon spice. Tasting it revealed hints of oaky wood, slight baking spices, creamy butterscotch, cocoa powder, and chocolate fudge. The finish was medium in length, filled with warming heat and a nice mix of black pepper and sweet milk chocolate.
Taste 3
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
An herbal nose with hints of clover honey, caramel, and peppery rye greeted me before my first sip. It delved into notes of cinnamon sugar, candied orange peels, cracked black pepper, vanilla, and a gentle, nutty sweetness that carried through to the warming, dry finish.
Taste 4
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
The nose is a bit bland with some vanilla, caramel, and a slightly malty flavor. The palate, while not unpalatable, is very sweet with more vanilla beans, toffee, butterscotch, and some oak. The finish is warming and adds to the sweetness.
Honestly, this tastes more like a dessert spirit than a bourbon.
Taste 5
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
This whiskey has a remarkably fruity nose with caramel apples, sweet vanilla, and slight wintry spices. The palate is filled with flavors like creamy vanilla, toasted marshmallows, rich chocolate, and gentle oaky wood. The last sip is filled with warmth and dark chocolate sweetness.
It’s not overly complex, but solid.
Taste 6
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
This whiskey is very oak-forward on the nose. This pairs well with the other aromas of bitter chocolate, candied orange peels, and cinnamon sugar. On the palate, I found notes of sweet treacle, cocoa powder, raisins, vanilla beans, and slight wintry spices. The end is short, warming, and a nice mix of sweetness and spice.
Taste 7
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
My nose was first met with aromas of ripe fruit, dried raisins, vanilla cream, and cracked black pepper. The palate is equally fruity with notes of fresh berries and fruit esters that pair well with hints of dried cherries, butterscotch, vanilla beans, and more slightly spicy pepper at the finish.
Taste 8
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Caramel apples, vanilla beans, a slight herbal quality, and slight spice highlight this expression’s nose. The palate is swirling with a slightly floral flavor paired with candied orange peels, butterscotch, toasted vanilla beans, oak, and winter spices. It ends with a crescendo of caramel and herbal spice.
If you’re a fan of bourbon barrel-aged stouts, you’ve probably tried the iconic Dragon’s Milk from New Holland. If you’re a true fan, you’ll step it up and try the brand’s Beer Barrel Bourbon. This bourbon is matured in new, charred American oak barrels before being finished in Dragon’s Milk barrels.
Bottom Line:
This isn’t a terrible bourbon. It just might appeal more to drinkers with a less refined palate, as it is decadently sweet. I’d pour it over some vanilla ice cream.
Perhaps New Holland should stick to what it does best: making beer.
This award-winning single malt whiskey is Westward’s homage to the brewing history of its home state of Oregon. Westward sends used, recently empty whiskey barrels to some of their craft beer friends who season them with stout before sending them back to Westward. The distillery then adds its single malt whiskey to the barrels, where it finishes for one year.
Bottom Line:
Chocolate, fruit, and nuts. What more could you want in a beer-finished whiskey? Maybe a little more complexity. This one wasn’t bad, but it definitely wasn’t the best. Honestly, I’ve heard a lot about Westward and I expected a much more nuanced, well-rounded whiskey.
Like many of the whiskeys on this list, Jameson Caskmates Stout Edition began when the brand’s Head of Whiskey Science and a local brewer were discussing their offerings. It was decided that the duo would trade barrels. This triple-distilled Irish whiskey from one of the world’s most well-known brands is finished in Irish craft stout-seasoned barrels.
Bottom Line:
This is a great, sweet, and not overly complex sipper that hits the spot on a freezing winter night. It’s definitely one that I’ll come back to. It landed in the rankings exactly where I’d expect Jameson to land.
5) Rogue Rolling Thunder Stouted Whiskey — Taste 6
This whiskey is truly cyclical. This popular whiskey is first distilled at Rogue’s distilling side and aged in barrels that were actually made at the on-site cooperage. It’s first aged in new, charred Oregon oak barrels for two years before spending one year in barrels that once held the brand’s imperial stout.
Bottom Line:
I was very surprised to learn this was a Rogue whiskey. I didn’t have high hopes for it. But it was is a very complex, well-balanced whiskey that has so many different layers that you’ll need multiple sampling to find them all.
Normally, when a whisky maker finishes one of its expressions in a beer barrel, it’s a darker beer like a stout or porter. Glenfiddich got really experimental with it and worked with a Speyside brewer to make an IPA. They then age their fully mature single malt whisky in casks that help this IPA for three additional months.
Bottom Line:
This is a unique whiskey that’s really hard to figure out. There are definitely some flavors not normally associated with whiskey. But is that a bad thing? I don’t think so. Glenfiddich makes single malts so well they’ve earned the right to experiment.
Sagamore Spirit is definitely not a brand to shy away from experimental whiskeys. Its Sagamore Spirit Rye Ale Cask Finish is a good example of this flair for trying things. This four-year-old blend of straight rye whiskeys gets an extra eleven months of finishing in former bourbon barrels that were previously used to age an ale.
Bottom Line:
This is a great example of beer barrel finishing adding to the overall flavor. This whiskey is a nice mix of sweetness and spice that seems to be heightened by the beer finishing. I was excited to try this expression from Sagamore Spirit and it exceeded my expectations.
2) Elijah Craig Beer Barrel Finish — Taste 2
Elijah Craig
ABV: 47%
Average Price: Limited Availability
The Whiskey:
In the fall of 2020, Elijah Craig partnered with Goose Island to release an extremely limited beer barrel finished bourbon. First, the bourbon was aged in level three charred American oak barrels. The barrels were emptied and sent to Chicago where Goose Island Bourbon County Stout was aged in them. They were then emptied and the barrels were sent back to Kentucky to finish fully mature Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon for an additional ten months.
Bottom Line:
This is an indulgent, highly complex whiskey that deserves to be sipped neat while you swaddled yourself in thick blankets in front of a roaring fire. Elijah Craig is well known for its Small Batch and Barrel Proof expressions, but (if you can find it) this one isn’t to be missed.
Whistlepig Roadstock Rye was finished on the road cross country. A tractor-trailer transported the whiskey, half in Bordeaux blend casks and the other half in virgin American oak barrels. The truck traveled to Chicago and then to Los Angeles on Route 66. When it arrived in California, the truck went to Firestone Walker where the whiskey was moved to barrels that previously held the brewery’s imperial stout, imperial blonde ale, and experimental ale before turning around for a return trip to Vermont.
Bottom Line:
This is a highly memorable whiskey. It’s equal parts fruity, sweet, vanilla creamy, and peppery spicy. All in all a whiskey experience I’ll definitely visit again.
Truth be told, I was surprised when I learned that a special release from Whistlepig took the top spot, but my taste buds didn’t lie.
Since the success of Phoebe Bridgers’ sophomore album Punisher, which contains songs like “Kyoto” and “Garden Song,” many artists have reached out to her to collaborate. Among these artists are Lorde, who featured Bridgers alongside Clairo on the background vocals of Solar Power cut “Stoned At The Nail Salon,” and Taylor Swift, who duetted with Bridgers on the Red vault track “Nothing New (Taylor’s Version)” from Red (Taylor’s Version).
In a recent interview with Billboard, Bridgers recalled the first time Taylor Swift reached out expressing interest in collaborating.
“I got this random text from [The National’s] Aaron Dessner that was really weirdly worded for him. And I was like, “What the f*ck is this?” And as I was reading it, I [realized], “Oh, my God, it’s from Taylor Swift.’ We started texting about all kinds of stuff. It was just a total high. It felt like when you meet someone at a party and you’re in the corner all night being like, ‘Me too!’ I’m excited for when we hang out for the first time. We’ve only been very [COVID-19], online friends.”
Bridgers also revealed that she is currently not working on an album, or planning a tour in support of Punisher. “I’m kind of in like, homey, taking-in-art mode,” Bridgers said. “Like, walking-around, reading-and-listening-to-records mode — which probably means I’m about to make something, but who knows.”
We’ve all daydreamed about quitting our 9-to-5 corporate jobs to travel the world — why sit at a desk when you can lay on the beach on the other side of the planet? Realistically, few people take that leap. But Kesi Irvin, an Ivy League graduate and former financial analyst, decided to risk everything for a chance to see the world.
Irvin left her job on Wall Street to backpack around the world for one year, which eventually became more than five years. Along the way, she created a blog to document her travels and eventually decided to transform this hobby into a business called Kesi To and Fro. The website teaches other adventurous souls how to sustain long-term travel, inspires people to visit destinations that are less frequented by Western travelers, and shows people how to connect with local experiences and communities abroad.
Sounds cool, right? It is. Check it out. After you read this.
Irvin also runs group trips to less touristed destinations like Uganda, where she’s learned the ins and the country’s tourist hot spot and off-the-beaten-track locales. According to Irvin (and our travel editor, who once lived there), Uganda boasts a mix of outdoor excursions, unforgettable views, delicious and unique foods, and welcoming people sure to create the trip of a lifetime. And she’s sharing them all with us today!
Read on for Irvin’s guide to what to eat, where to play, and where to stay in Uganda!
@kesitoandfro
WHY UGANDA?
I first visited Uganda in 2018, and I didn’t know much about the country. I knew there were gorillas there, but that was it. I was surprised by how green the country was! While driving, my favorite thing was to observe how the orange roads contrasted perfectly with the lush, green surroundings. Uganda is sometimes referred to as the “Switzerland” of Africa, and I understand why.
Another reason I love Uganda is because of the people. I instantly felt welcomed in the country, and it’s easier to immersive myself with others since English is one of the main languages in the country.
Although gorilla trekking and other animal safaris might be the initial draw to the country, there is a lot this country has to offer. (Maybe that’s why I’ve been three times already). It’s a must-visit destination because you can find it all: culture, extreme adventures, the Big 5, and lots of beautiful places that are off the beaten path. I also like that many of the safari companies are Ugandan-owned so that tourism dollars can help directly support local communities.
@kesitoandfro
What’s one thing that every first-time visitor should see or do in Uganda?
Everyone needs to try a rolex! It’s a simple, quick snack of an egg wrapped in a chapati. You can easily purchase a rolex from a street vendor or a proper restaurant. In terms of activities — I would say gorilla trekking, but that’s not within everyone’s budgets — so I recommend each visitor to go to Jinja since there’s a lot to do there. It’s only three hours from the international airport and less busy than Kampala.
@kesitoandfro
Ugandan town or area that’s best for outdoor adventure activities?
Jinja is the adventure capital of Uganda and one of the best adventure capitals in the world. Jinja is home to the source of the Nile, which has many activities surrounding it. For less adventurous souls, you can take a pleasant sunset cruise down the Nile. If you like things to get a little crazy, you have to go white water rafting. When I went rafting, I swear I saw death for three seconds. It was scary, exhilarating, and awesome. Another great activity is riding an ATV on the outskirts of Jinja. The roads provide some natural bumps, making it very fun.
If you are looking for even more activities, contact Buutu Safaris, a tour agency I always use and trust, and they can ensure you have a great time not only in Jinja but in all of Uganda.
@kesitoandfro
Ugandan city or town with the best food scene?
Kampala, the capital, has the most food options. You can find delicious Indian cuisine in Uganda since a sizable Indian population resides in Uganda. Matoke is a typical side dish in Uganda. It’s not my favorite, and it’s always served in impossible to finish portions. (But rumors say if you eat a lot of Matoke you will get a nice, juicy butt). My favorite local cuisine is ground-nut sauce, which has lots of yummy flavors, and meat cooked choma style.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Chipati is a simple flatbread (similar to roti, marginally thicker than a flour tortilla) served across East Africa. Having spent a lot of time in the region, I find Uganda’s chipati to be best — who knows why… Anyway, it’s a wonderful snack to have on the road, especially served piping hot.
@kesitoandfro
Best way to see the incredible wildlife of Uganda?
This is an easy answer. You have to go gorilla trekking. It’s hands-down the best safari experience you can have. It’s remarkable to get close to mountain gorillas in their natural environment. I’ve gone three times, and I’m even more impressed each time. It’s interesting to observe creates that share 99.8% DNA with humans. Gorilla trekking is expensive, but it’s worth it. The trekking permit directly impacts the local communities and helps support the conservation efforts for the parks and gorillas.
EDITOR’S NOTE:As Kesi mentioned, you can also see the “Big 5” while on safari in Uganda!
@kesitoandfro
What’s the most efficient form of transportation for getting around Uganda?
I recommend hiring a private driver. I would not trust myself on Ugandan roads because some can be very bumpy or have potholes. Also, buses can be cramped and take a long time. Hiring a private driver is the easiest and quickest way to get across the country. Uganda is not the most accessible place to travel solo. It’s cheaper to split costs by traveling in a group. Infrastructure is not the best in Uganda, so it can be hard for some travelers.
@kesitoandfro
Coolest hotel or place to stay in Uganda?
I will name two spots. The first is Arcadia Lodge, which has the most epic view of Lake Bunyonyi. It’s beautiful to wake up there and overlook the different islands on the lake. The second place is Mweya Safari Lodge in Queen Elizabeth National Park. I love staying here because you will see animals up close if you are lucky. The last time I was there, I found a hippo grazing on the property, and it was so cool! Warthogs and meercats are also expected to find on-site.
@kesitoandfro
Best time of year to visit?
I recommend during the dry season in January or February. It’s also dry season during July and August, but there are more tourists.
Anything else you’d like to add about Uganda:
Go and spend your money in Uganda. When I first backpacked in East Africa, most of the other travelers I met were volunteers or missionaries. I want to encourage more people to view countries like Uganda as a place to be a tourist and not as a place to go and volunteer.
In case you thought Netflix has been lacking in true crime and bizarre stories, just wait until you hear this one! Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives is the latest docuseries to hit the streaming site, featuring a story that just gets weirder and weirder.
Sarma Melngailis was the co-founder of the vegan go-to hotspot Pure Food and Wine in New York City. The restaurant was a mecca for vegan celebs, who frequented the spot to dine on their raw vegan specials. Melngailis eventually began dating a mysterious man from Twitter (first red flag) who promised to help her business. Suddenly, things got…weird.
The story goes in-depth on how Melngailis was seemingly manipulated by this man, who called himself Shane Fox, as he promised wealth and even immortality for her beloved pet pitbull (second red flag) all while draining her funds and stealing money from the world-famous restaurant. The two were eventually caught on the run after authorities found a charge on Fox’s credit card for none other than non-vegan Domino’s Pizza. Possibly another red flag?
The producer behind the infamous Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened doc and director of Tiger King took Sarma’s story and made it into a four-part docuseries that premieres on March 16th on Netflix. Check out the trailer above.
Tom Brady is a seven-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL MVP who’s married to a supermodel. He seemingly has it all, including hundreds of millions of dollars in his bank account, but you know, deep down, it bugs him that the acting role he’s most “known for” is the Entourage movie. That will not do for a perfectionist like Tom Brady. He’s not even the most distinguished Tom Brady on IMDb (shout out to the Tom Brady who wrote the Rob Schneider vehicles, The Hot Chick and The Animal). But now that he’s retired, he has plenty of time to focus on his Hollywood career, beginning with a road trip comedy starring Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field (!).
Brady will produce and act in 80 for Brady, which “tells of four best-friends and New England Patriots fans who take a life-changing trip to the 2017 Super Bowl LI to see their quarterback hero, Tom Brady, play, and the chaos that ensues as they navigate the wilds of the biggest sporting event in the country,” according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The movie was inspired by a real-life story — and speaking of being inspired, I’m inspired by the casting of Tomlin, Fonda, Moreno, and Field as the four friends. They’re, collectively, the Tom Brady of actresses in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. 80 for Brady, which does not have a release date, better make more money than American Underdog. And if (when) it does, that would be the second time that Brady triumphed over Kurt Warner.
In recent years, Disney has gotten into making live-action remakes of some of their classic animated movies. One such film is the upcoming The Little Mermaid, which has a cast that includes Daveed Diggs and Halle Bailey. The film could have had even more musical firepower than that: While Melissa McCarthy ultimately landed the role of Ursula, Lizzo auditioned for the part but did not get it. Lizzo discussed that in a new Variety interview, sharing her vision for the character.
She said, “Everyone knows I auditioned for Ursula in The Little Mermaid and I didn’t get it. But you know, I’m fine as hell. That has nothing to do with Ursula, but I was down to make Ursula a THOT, shaking ass.”
Lizzo also noted that she actually spoke with McCarthy about the movie, saying:
“You know what’s crazy? At the Adele show, I ran into Melissa McCarthy, because she [got cast as] Ursula. She was like, ‘Hi, I’m Melissa.’ And I was like, ‘Hi, I’m Melissa. And I also auditioned for Ursula.’ And she was like, ‘Well, why the hell did I get the part,’ which is a classic Melissa McCarthy thing to say. And then I was like, ‘Girl, because my audition was terrible.’ And I say that as Tyler Perry walks by. And I was like — ruined my chances there. And then she goes, ‘This is my daughter Vivian.’ And I’m like, ‘Get out of here, because my name is Melissa Viviane.’ We were looking at each other like, ‘What the hell is going on?’”
She then clarified her audition actually wasn’t bad at all, saying, “My audition wasn’t terrible. Sometimes I like to make jokes. My audition was good. You can ask Disney. I don’t want to talk too much about it. The singing was great. I’ll just say that.”
T.I. has long been one of Atlanta’s greatest advocates in rap music, declaring himself one of the founders of trap music and generally waving the flag for his hometown whenever it enters the wider discussion in hip-hop these days. This week, Atlanta certainly has been the subject of some debate, mostly among Atlantans themselves, thanks to claims made by rising rapper Omeretta The Great in her song, “Sorry Not Sorry,” which T.I. subtly refuted on Instagram.
In the song, Omeretta makes some assertions about what she thinks counts as Atlanta, taunting out-of-towners who claim the city in the pursuit of credibility and notability. “College Park is not Atlanta / Lithonia is not Atlanta / Clayco is not Atlanta / Decatur is not Atlanta / Gwinnett is not Atlanta / Roswell is not Atlanta / Forest Park is not Atlanta / Lilburn is not Atlanta,” she says. However, a number of citizens took issue with her claims, debating the fragmented city’s bonafides all over social media. Naturally, T.I. stepped in with his own brand of wisdom to helpfully simplify the discussion with the help of visual aids.
“Respectfully…. Only fools dispute facts,” he wrote on Instagram in a post sharing a map of the Atlanta metro area.
Adding some insult to injury, fans noted that the video for “Sorry Not Sorry” was filmed 10 miles outside of Atlanta at Cobb County’s Truist Park. While Omeretta’s single may have backfired on her, it also helped her increase her notoriety at home. If she can weather the storm and harness the attention she’s received as a result of her stunt, she could turn the situation around and be well on her way to joining T.I. as one of the city’s most notable stars.
In a new video interview looking back on his career, Pam & Tommy star Sebastian Stan had nothing but praise for Marvel Studio head Kevin Feige after being a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe from almost the very beginning. Stan made his MCU debut in Captain America: The First Avenger where he played Bucky, Captain America’s famous sidekick from the comics. Heck, Bucky is up there with Robin in sidekick name recognition.
Obviously, the film put a more modern spin on the character by laying the groundwork for Bucky to become the deadly assassin, the Winter Soldier. Of course, all of this hinged on the early films connecting with audiences and the success of The Avengers. Had the team-up film floundered, the whole MCU would’ve collapsed. Clearly, that didn’t happen, and the MCU became a behemoth blockbuster franchise, and according to Stan, Feige deserves more recognition for the impressive feat. Via Vanity Fair:
I just think Kevin Feige doesn’t get as much credit as he deserves for being the genius mastermind for putting this entire thing together. Every single movie to me feels intricately kind of tied to something else and to another storyline, and there’s a lot to those movies. I think that sometimes they don’t get the credit that they deserve.
To prove Stan’s point, and much to his consternation, he also admitted in the interview that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier would not have happened without Tom Holland’s Spider-Man showing up in Captain America: Civil War. As much as Stan “hates” to credit Holland — the two have been locked in a tongue-in-cheek “feud” for years — the Disney+ series spinning out of Civil War is just another example of Feige’s skill at building an ever-expanding cinematic universe.
Welcome to Euphoria Style Watch, your one-stop-shop for light commentary on Sunday night’s best fits from Euphoria and where to buy them. Sunday brought us the penultimate episode of the season, “The Theater and It’s Double,” which presented us with the premiere of Lexi’s long-planned play. To say “Our Life” or whatever the hell Lexi’s play was actually titled didn’t disappoint is an understatement — Sunday night’s episode is definitely in the running for the best episode the show has ever had, and we have Lexi to thank for that.
Seeing Lexi’s play mirror the lives of the Euphoria crew while at the same time acting as a meta-analysis of the ridiculousness of the show itself was legitimately the most interesting and engaging this show has ever been. It also gave us the greatest scene in Euphoria history.
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Let’s give it up for Ethan who gave us that great show-closing dance sequence and also single-handedly played about 50% of Lexi’s cast. Tell me Euphoria wouldn’t be objectively better with at least one dance sequence per episode — I dare you!
Anyway, onto the outfits, there were a lot of good ones this past Sunday but sadly there is no one here to represent the boys. Elliot has been absent since Rue’s intervention, Fez spent the whole night in a tux, Ashtray is a child, McKay has even less screen time than Kat, and Nate… I mean does the guy wear anything but a t-shirt and blue jeans? Does he even wear jeans? The guy might as well be a ghost.
So unless you want to know where to buy those gold football pants Ethan was rocking, you’re out of luck. Here was this week’s best.
Rue — Peels NYC Z Jacket With Custom Embroidery
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Rue is almost always wearing some hard-to-find vintage piece, so we were surprised to see her wearing this custom embroidery jacket from Peels NYC from the label’s Fall-Winter 2021 season.
The jacket is available in a slash pocket or front pocket style and is made of repurposed vintage American deadstock workwear, featuring twill cotton blend construction.
In place of the Peels logo you can opt to add your own custom text so long as it fits the 10 character limit and the back patch is entirely optional. The jacket runs in a size run of small to double XL.
Faye has had a lot of e-girl inspired anime referencing fits this season. While her role has been small, she’s kind of won the internet over so we’re happy to include her on our roundup in our second-to-last edition of this series.
Welcome to the fold, Faye!
Her pastel pink shirt baby tee is hand-dyed in Los Angeles by Unif Clothing and features a graphic by the artist RURUKI.
Maddy — Jacquemus Le Body Yerù Ribbed Knit Bodysuit
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Maddy had several outfit changes throughout Sunday night’s episode, which is to be expected, she’s Euphoria’s queen of fashion, but our favorite outfit was this zig-zag ribbed knit Bodysuit by Jacquemus.
The Le Body Yerù bodysuit features a form-fitting design with stitch fibers and a viscose-dominant build.
Sydney Sweeney, the actress that plays Cassie Howard, has put on one hell of a performance this season. That final scene with her hot breath on the glass was one of Euphoria’s most frightening moments, and although she’s making it really easy to not like Cassie, as a character she is one of the show’s most compelling. To her sister’s big play Cassie wore a full outfit by Danielle Guizio.
The baby blue and lime-trimmed fit features a knit scoop neck top with a matching plaited knit mini skirt, running in an extra small to large size run.
Pick up the Knit Dual-Color top and skirt at Guizio.
Dud of the Week — This Guy
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Granted, most of the guys on Euphoria have no style, but we have to hand it to this guy, Metallica jersey and a backward cap?
This guy is straight out of Woodstock ’99 and we don’t trust him. In the event you cross paths with him at a music festival this spring, run the other way.
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