Archive - The Creative Pragmatist

The process, not just the outcome. Spring 26

I share it all here.

Feb 19 • Amy Smilovic

The definitive color guide by designer brand

And the art of color mixing to tell a story, your story.

Feb 16 • Amy Smilovic

5 steps of the fashion design process.

Spring 26, told through pictures and the timeline.

Feb 11 • Amy Smilovic

Without your gut, you are nothing.

#8 of the Top 10 reasons why I wrote Almost Reckless.

Feb 8 • Amy Smilovic

CP Men's: The Good Lift

On the Tibi pants that enlivened my wardrobe. I'm already looking for my next pair.

Feb 6 • Julian Randall

Tibi Eats 021 | Stissing House

7801 S Main St, Pine Plains, NY 12567

Feb 5 • Gabriel Smilovic

A select curation of tracks for the month of February 2026.

Feb 3 • Gabriel Smilovic

Friends with Hot Pockets.

How growing up in an "Ingredient Household" versus a "Hot Pocket Household" can impact your decision-making.

Feb 2 • Stella Pyles

January 2026

Necessity is not the only mother of invention.

#7 of the Top 10 reasons why I wrote Almost Reckless.

Jan 25 • Amy Smilovic

To Puzzle is To Create

An analogy for contemplation.

Jan 20 • Gabriel Smilovic

Is Steve Buscemi in your closet?

He should be and if you go down my rabbit hole below you’ll see why.

Jan 18 • Amy Smilovic

Vogue, 2016, and the last gasp for editorial dominance.

This was a pivotal year - and it allowed the influencers and some brands of today to flourish. Let me explain.

Jan 16 • Amy Smilovic

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