Crowds at Milan Fashion Week Featured Spring Dressing, Italian Style

At Milan Fashion Week, the streets and runways featured breezy attire and bright pastels that evoked springtime.

The Bizarre Shoe Trend That Failed to Take Off

?Snoafers,? a hybrid of sneakers and loafers, sounded like a good idea in theory.

The ?Staples Baddie? Makes Office Supplies Seem Whimsical

Kaeden Rowland?s videos that find whimsy in ballpoint pens and toner are traveling widely.

Epstein, ?Lolita? and a Culture of Disembodiment

Disturbing images released in the Epstein files showing passages from Nabokov?s infamous novel written on bodies exemplify a world where women and girls are treated as objects for consumption.

At Dior, Clothes That Make Light of Luxury

It was a tale of two jackets from Jonathan Anderson at Dior and Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent.

?Love Story? Fans Can Buy Carolyn Bessette Kennedy?s Wardrobe in Online Auction

Several items worn by Ms. Kennedy, which are now on sale in an online auction, showcase her penchant for a curated, minimalist look.

Jeremy Pope Gets His Gold

For the executive producer and star of ?The Beauty? on FX, a golden smile is a homage to his culture, his family and his heritage.

Unforgettable SAG Actor Awards 2026 Looks: Teyana Taylor, Emma Stone and More

Painted torsos, tulip skirts, Jazz Age style and more.

Yondr Pouches, a Solution to School Phone Bans, Are No Match for Teens

In some schools, Yondr, a pouch marketed to keep kids off devices, has proved no match for actual children.

At Tom Ford, Haider Ackermann Dresses Adult Desire

At Tom Ford, Haider Ackermann explores what might happen just before suits come undone.

The Boys in Trueblood Came to Rock

The four teenage brothers mostly play the oldies. (To them, the oldies are Coldplay and Maroon 5.)

The ?Mona Lisa? as You?ve Never Seen Her

With its ambitious program of designer collaborations, the Louvre is making a new fashion statement.

The Villa Beer in Vienna Opens as a Museum and Cultural center

The newly renovated Villa Beer in Vienna is a modernist masterpiece with a dark past.

Christian Astuguevieille, 79, Dies; Created Strange Scents and Enigmatic Objects

For Commes des Garçons, he designed improbable perfumes that conjured burning rubber and cars leaking oil. His uncanny art pieces were equally contrarian.

Tiny Love Stories: ?I Brought Only Sex and Chaos?

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

Why Do All Fashion Designers Dress Alike?

Navy sweaters. Dark pants. Jeans. What the consistency of the industry?s top designers says about their collections (and how we should receive them).

To Many, the Buildings Are Incredible Hulks. They?re Doomed Anyway.

Why the country is quick to tear down its modern architectural masterpieces.

My Boss Didn?t Care That My Mother Was Dying. Help!

A reader can hardly stand to look at a superior after finding her recent anguish met with talk of ?contractual obligations.?

Parisians Have Given In to the Lunch Salad

Office workers in the French capital, renowned for taking luxuriously long midday meals, have developed an appetite for the on-the-go slop bowl.

6 Design Products That May Be the Last of Their Kind

Many artisanal practices are hanging by a thread, but there is still a chance to enjoy them.

Ceramics, Once the Lifeblood of Mexican Artisans, Are Under Pressure

In the state of Michoacán, industrial agriculture and organized crime threaten a cottage industry.

Street Style Look of the Week: Issey Miyake and Gucci

A writer?s bold attire reflected a taste for wearing color.

These Men Want to Know Their ?Sexual Market Value?

The idea of putting a dollar figure on attractiveness has bubbled up from obscure corners of the internet.

When Life Gave Her Ageism, Sari Botton Created ?Oldster?

Sari Botton started a Substack about getting older after finding employers were reluctant to hire her, a middle-aged woman. With more than 70,000 subscribers, she has clearly struck a nerve.

On ?Industry,? Who Decides What Exploitation Looks Like?

?Industry? finished up its fourth season on Sunday night, and there is much to discuss.

Zendaya and Tom Holland Are Married, Stylist Law Roach Says

The subject was brought up during the Actor Awards, to which Zendaya?s longtime stylist replied, ?It?s very true.?

An ?American Gigolo? in Milan

At a Giorgio Armani exhibition, an ensemble worn by Richard Gere taught a lesson about what makes a great designer. Also, cutout beanies, more men?s Chanel and a very good pair of jeans.

SAG Actor Awards Red Carpet 2026: See Photos of the Stars? Looks

Timothée Chalamet, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti walked the red carpet for the Screen Actor Guild?s Actor Awards on Sunday night.

Why Couples Are Choosing Domestic Partnership Over Marriage

While numbers remain relatively small, more couples are choosing legal partnerships over marriage. Some are marking the moment with celebrations that look and feel like weddings.

In a New ?Narrative Cookbook,? Tanya Bush Makes a Case for the Pre-Recipe Preamble

Tanya Bush, a writer and pastry chef in Brooklyn, makes a case for taking the scenic route to the recipe in a new ?narrative cookbook.?

How a ?Smut Renaissance? Is Reshaping Our Digital Consumption and Desires

On TV, in film and in the pages of popular novels, smut is more plentiful and personal than ever. What happens when our screens are steamier than our bedrooms?

At Milan Fashion Week, Blanket Statements From Jil Sander and Bottega Veneta

Blanket statements were the biggest trend in Milan. Jil Sander led the way; Bottega Veneta got hairy.

Demna Struts Into Gucci

The big debut of Milan Fashion Week sure had a lot of oomph. But will that be enough to turn Gucci?s business around?

This Parenting Expert Thinks Your Kids Need More Fire and Knives

In ?Hunt, Gather, Parent,? Michaeleen Doucleff promised to make family life easier. Her new book, ?Dopamine Kids,? asks something harder: Can parents give up their own vices and let kids go back to the basics?

When the Wedding Reception Includes a Reality TV-Style Confessional Booth

Taking a page from reality TV, some couples are inviting their guests to step in front of the camera and share their candid thoughts at their celebrations.

At Gucci: Bodies, Bodies, Bodies From Demna

In this week?s most anticipated show in Milan, Demna debuted his new look for the brand. Was it any good?

Overlooked No More: Bobby Garnett, ?Godfather? of Vintage Dealers

His store, Bobby From Boston, transformed the way vintage men?s wear is sold, serving as a model for a generation of retailers.

?Love Story? Has Former Calvin Klein Employees Feeling Nostalgic for the ?90s

FX?s ?Love Story? has former employees waxing nostalgic about calla lilies (always white), paper clips (always black) and desk lunches (generally discouraged).

The Many Shades of Complicity in the Epstein Files Fallout

Philosophers have long wrestled with what to do about the onlookers and profiteers surrounding those who have done terrible things.

Labiahead, All-Woman Radiohead Cover Band, Is More Than a Side Hustle for Its Members

For Lena Hall, a musical actress, and Charlene Kaye, a ?musician comedian,? Labiahead is more than a side hustle. It offers a space for female rockers to connect.

A Prada Show So Good, It Overshadowed Mark Zuckerberg

Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons offer a multilayered meditation on dressing. And some really great shoes.

Meryll Rogge Makes Her Debut at Marni

Meryll Rogge makes her debut at the house, and brings it back to its roots.

How ?Heated Rivalry? Thawed the Chill Between My Father and Me

A racy show about a romance between male hockey players was not an obvious candidate for me to bond with my 89-year-old father.

First They Worked the Case. Then They Made It Personal.

Nicole Revenaugh and Marisa O?Gara met when they were co-counsel on a case challenging a Kansas law. They didn?t expect to find love.

He Secured Last-Minute ?Hamilton? Tickets Just to See Her

From finding the hottest ticket in town to converting to Judaism, Julian LeCraw III spared no effort to win over Danielle Toth.

Changing Up His Routine Led to Love

Mark Van Wye might have never met Helena Brown had he not decided to take a different Pilates class more than three years ago.

At Jil Sander, It Could All Be So Simple

Simone Bellotti continues to make the case for brainy minimalism. Also, some memorable Moncler jackets and an Italian signore with unforgettable style.

Why Was Mark Zuckerberg Front Row at Prada?

The Meta chief executive?s presence in Milan seemed to project his company?s ambitions.

The Devil Wears Sasuphi

A fledgling collection of elegant, easy to wear clothes designed by women is enjoying a flurry of visibility thanks to ?The Devil Wears Prada 2.?

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