Favorite Outfits From Around the World
Three continents, six countries, seven cities and endless inspiration.
December 22, 2024
The Art of the Gift: Jenny Lewis
The Rilo Kiley and Postal Service singer says that her “philosophy in life is ‘one up from the cheapest.’”
December 22, 2024
What Is It About the Doechii Aesthetic?
Intentionally visible face tape, braids as scalp-to-scalp tethers: Recent looks by the Grammy-nominated rapper have inspired fascination and at least one nail-art tribute.
December 21, 2024
After the Wedding Day, These Artifacts Remain
We recently asked readers to tell us about the one saved item from their wedding day, or the time leading up to it, that they still cherished today. Here are 10 sentimental stories.
December 21, 2024
Band-Aid Over a Bullet Wound
Getting shot, and trying to keep it a secret.
December 21, 2024
What Do We Want From the Mall?
Decades after mega retail centers became a shorthand for bland suburbia, there may be some hope for them yet.
December 21, 2024
Would You Wear Jeans at the Gym?
Frequent images of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others lifting weights in jeans and boots raise the question of what can be classified as proper gym attire.
December 20, 2024
A Union That Could Not Wait
After a year of dating, Adrian Burrus and Quinn Sames began considering marriage. But when the presidential election results were announced, getting married became a priority.
December 20, 2024
A First Date She Nearly Called Off
Blair Smith and Alec Hall met on a gloomy winter night, but their time together took a celebratory turn when he popped a bottle of champagne.
December 20, 2024
Grief Makes Us Time Travelers
A neuroscientist studying memory, I used to believe time was linear. Then my mother had a stroke.
December 20, 2024
To Make Him Less Nervous, She Kissed Him
When Brianna Brown and Kevin Malinak were introduced in 2015, they didn’t know the dramatic journey the next nine years would hold.
December 20, 2024
Love in a Time of War
Anastasia Savka and Oleksiy Levchenko met at a rehabilitation facility earlier this year after surviving critical injuries as Ukrainian soldiers.
December 20, 2024
How to Make a D.I.Y. Menorah
Creating your own candleholder can be a fun way to teach kids about the holiday — and to spread a bit of festive light.
December 20, 2024
SeaQuest, Interactive Aquarium Where Many Animals Died, Files for Bankruptcy
After the chief executive stepped down, the company acknowledged that “mistakes were made.”
December 19, 2024
‘Getting Your Pink Back:’ How Moms Felt Like Themselves Again After Having a Baby
Flamingos, which can lose their bright color when tending to their young but get it back over time, have been a helpful metaphor for some women in their postpartum experiences.
December 19, 2024
All They Want for Christmas? This Mariah Carey Bar.
A New York City lounge devoted to the singer plays her 1994 holiday hit every 15 minutes.
December 19, 2024
Could This 20-Year-Old Be One of the Democrats’ Bro Whisperers?
Dean Withers argues online with right-wing stars like Charlie Kirk and Ben Shapiro. His goal? To reach their young, male followers.
December 19, 2024
If You Can See the Tree, There Is Room for More Decorations
Minimalism is on the naughty list this Christmas as people decorate their trees with bows, garland, tinsel, ornaments and, well, anything else that will fit on a branch.
December 19, 2024
The Jewelry of the Moment Is Bigger and Bolder. And Silver!
Record-high gold prices and a fatigue with so-called quiet luxury set the stage for a resurgence of statement silver pieces.
December 19, 2024
The Year in Micro News
Blink and you might have missed these viral but fleeting moments.
December 19, 2024
The Face of Courage
The French rape trial is over. The verdicts have been levied. And Gisèle Pelicot’s image has become a symbol of female strength around the world.
December 19, 2024
Think You’re High Class? How Do You Feel About Twice-Baked Potatoes?
By weighing in on 35 meal options, a popular online quiz claims it can determine your social standing. It might not be so simple.
December 18, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘What Could Those Two Be Talking About?’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
December 18, 2024
A Baby Capybara’s Rise to Fame Is a Perfect End to 2024
Like this year’s other viral baby animals, Tupi was quickly embraced on social media. An hour later, the San Antonio Zoo distanced itself from a memecoin named after him.
December 18, 2024
A Woman on Our Girls’ Trip Has Grown Snarky. Can We Stop Inviting Her?
Her bitter comments and antisocial behavior may spring from discomfort around her high-achieving friends, but that doesn’t make her any easier to deal with.
December 18, 2024
These Men Can’t Get Enough Leather
A younger generation discovers the appeal of wearing skins.
December 18, 2024
The Art of the Gift: Roz Chast
The award-winning cartoonist, who admits to having a “very fraught” relationship with gift-giving, still loves handmade gifts from her children.
December 18, 2024
A Vanguard of Cool Back on the Scene Again
David Bowie loved its couscous. Norman Reedus hung out there. It put avocado toast on the map. Thirty years later, and with a new book honoring it, Cafe Gitane is drawing a fresh crowd.
December 17, 2024
Matilda Djerf Apologizes Amid Claims of Workplace Toxicity
The popular Swedish influencer began a fashion brand in 2019. Some employees say working there wasn’t as great as it looked on social media.
December 17, 2024
People Are Putting Beef on Their Faces. What Could Go Wrong?
Natural, tallow-based cosmetics can be made at home or bought from artisans. Doctors aren’t thrilled, but they’re all the rage on TikTok.
December 17, 2024
The Extremely Offline Joy of the Board Game Club
Hungry for in-person interaction, Gen Z and millennial players are joining old-fashioned chess, mahjong and backgammon groups.
December 17, 2024
Listen: Can You Guess These 12 Christmas Movies?
Find out if you deserve the expert’s Santa hat or a big old lump of coal.
December 17, 2024
Musings on Love (and Gummies) From Tom Hanks, Jon Stewart and Fran Lebowitz
Actors and comedians offered relationship advice at a performance of the new Broadway play, “All In: Comedy About Love,” by Simon Rich.
December 17, 2024
Is It Ever OK to Go Barefoot in Public?
A shoeless talk-show appearance leads a reader to contemplate the current rules around going barefoot in public, and our critic weighs in on naked feet in fashion and society.
December 16, 2024
The Joy of Christmas Ornaments (as a Jew)
After I met my husband, I realized there was a whole little world inside these ornaments.
December 16, 2024
Polly Mellen, Fashion’s Storied Cheerleader, Dies at 100
With photographers like Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Bert Stern and others, the veteran editor created some of the most indelible images of modern fashion.
December 15, 2024
Four Years Later, CrossFit’s Disgraced Guru Attempts a Comeback
Greg Glassman, who sold the company amid sexual harassment complaints, has a new health and fitness venture. It sounds a lot like his old one.
December 15, 2024
The Rise of the Noodle Boys
As an era of macho politics sets in, sinewy stars like Timothée Chalamet, Dominic Sessa and Mark Eydelshteyn embody a slinky alternative image of white masculinity in American pop culture.
December 15, 2024
A Christmas Gnome Tradition, More than 1,000-Strong
The writer Andrew Solomon recounts his enduring love for the cheerful little heroes of Swedish folklore, handed down from his late mother.
December 15, 2024
An Artist Who Has Something in Common With Her Subjects
Rachel Handlin is possibly the first person with Down syndrome to receive an M.F.A., and one of just a few to hold a bachelor’s. Her first solo show features her portraits of others like her.
December 14, 2024
The Joy of Bundling Up
As winter approaches, strolls around Central Park offer a leisurely way to take in the festive and cozy attire of the season.
December 14, 2024
Here Comes the Bride (Just Not to That Song)
More couples are skipping the traditional processional to Richard Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus.”
December 14, 2024
The Art of the Gift: Julio Torres
“A good gift is like a bridge between two people,” the creator of “Los Espookys” said. “It’s a way of communicating, ‘You are on my mind when you’re not in front of me.’”
December 14, 2024
Timothée Chalamet Dresses Like Bob Dylan at ‘A Complete Unknown’ New York Premiere
The actor also joined Elle Fanning and Edward Norton — stars of a new film tracing the musician’s ascent — for an after-party at the Chelsea Hotel.
December 14, 2024
Bill Belichick Has Stores Cutting the Sleeves Off Sweatshirts
Chapel Hill has embraced North Carolina’s hiring of a legendary N.F.L. coach, with “Chapel Bill” shirts and cutoff hoodies.
December 13, 2024
How the Wackiest, Most ‘Annoying’ Christmas Song Became a Hit
It started with a novelty songwriter stranded on a snowy night. Decades later, listeners still can’t get his tune, “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer,” out of their heads.
December 13, 2024
Would You Buy a Perfume You Had Never Smelled?
A half-million people are on the Ffern wait list hoping to do just that.
December 13, 2024
Please Let Me Love My Wife
Her pronouns changed. Our bond didn’t.
December 13, 2024
Surprise, ‘We’re Getting Married Right Now!’
Daniel Howarth and Jonathan Marotto gathered their closest friends and family for a celebration that also happened to be their wedding.
December 13, 2024
Marriage, Baby and House, Though Not in That Order
Jocelyn Weigel and Zac Troughton matched on a dating app at the height of the pandemic, when both were lonely and looking for love.
December 13, 2024
For Two Indian Movie Stars, a Love Language Expressed in Telugu
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya Akkineni bonded over their South Indian roots and a shared language that felt like home. They married in an “intimate” ceremony of 300.
December 13, 2024
She Swapped Her ‘Spinsterlicious Life’ for Him
Eleanore Wells loved her single, child-free life so much that she wrote a book about it. Then, at 60, she moved to Australia where she met Anthony Graham.
December 13, 2024
Move Over, Charlie Brown: Lessons From ‘The Boondocks’ Christmas Special
With “A Huey Freeman Christmas,” the show continued what “A Charlie Brown Christmas” began: acknowledging the weight of the holiday.
December 13, 2024
Selena Gomez’s Engagement Ring Has People Talking
A lyrical Easter egg may have predicted her marquise diamond ring, which one jewelry designer calls “the hot stone of the moment.”
December 12, 2024
Donald Trump’s Perfect 1980s Day
For a man who rose to fame in the gilded yuppie era of New York City, today’s ringing the bell to open the stock exchange, and being named Person of the Year by Time, must have a certain appeal.
December 12, 2024
Hallmark’s First ‘Mr. Christmas’ Goes Home for the Holidays
And he’s single.
December 12, 2024
Chanel Fills the Hottest Job in Fashion
Matthieu Blazy is getting the coveted post. Here’s how it went down.
December 12, 2024
A New Female Designer Takes Center Stage
Bottega Veneta announced that Louise Trotter will replace Matthieu Blazy as creative director.
December 12, 2024
The Figure Skater Who Treats the Rink as a Runway
Madison Chock has earned a reputation for ice dancing in costumes as dazzling as her performances.
December 12, 2024
Is Facial Hair the Last Taboo in Women’s Beauty?
Millions of women regularly remove it. Does it have to be that way?
December 12, 2024
Why Not Tell Someone They Look Great Today?
Don’t underestimate the simple power of complimenting a stranger.
December 12, 2024
The Magic of Less ‘Holiday Magic’
Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.
December 12, 2024
‘Golden Bachelor’ Star Announces Cancer Diagnosis
Gerry Turner rose to prominence as a septuagenarian star of a reality dating show. In an interview with People, he said he has a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
December 11, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Two of You Are Sickening’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
December 11, 2024
With His Usual Flair, John Galliano Exits Maison Margiela
The star designer, who has often courted controversy, rebuilt his reputation at the Parisian fashion house. After 10 years, he said goodbye with an Instagram post.
December 11, 2024
Like a Family Reunion, but With More Tears (and Tonys)
The cast of the 2008 Broadway revival of “South Pacific,” including Kelli O’Hara and Matthew Morrison, reunited for a benefit performance. The emotions were the guest of honor.
December 11, 2024
Objectifying the Accused
What happens when violent crimes are overshadowed by appearances?
December 11, 2024
A Friend Saw My Daughter-in-Law Flirting With Another Man. What Should I Do?
A mother-in-law is unsure whether to say something to her son (or his wife) after hearing through the grapevine about an upsetting scene at a hotel bar.
December 11, 2024
The Grandpa Shoe Goes Hype
With a zesty collaboration arriving this week, the French shoemaker Mephisto is suddenly something it never dreamed of being before: cool.
December 11, 2024
For Tesla Owners, a Referendum Through Bumper Stickers
As Elon Musk has become a key player in President-elect Donald J. Trump’s world, Tesla owners are marking their cars to signify where they stand — for or against.
December 11, 2024
Maria Callas: A Visual Dictionary
The things that made Callas Callas.
December 11, 2024
A Danish Christmas Tradition That Comes From the Heart
In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting.
December 11, 2024
Amid Rumors of a Breakup, Kimberly Guilfoyle Is Donald Trump’s Choice for Ambassador to Greece
The announcement came as Donald Trump Jr. has been seen with the socialite Bettina Anderson in Florida.
December 11, 2024
Don’t Worry About Whether Art Basel Is Cool
The annual global art fair in Miami featured a heady mélange of artists, gallerists, A-list celebrities, luxury brands and Mad Libs-esque collaborations among many of them.
December 10, 2024
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary, Doesn’t Fit His Loyalist Mold
A hedge-fund titan who worked for George Soros. A deep-rooted Southerner with a fondness for high-end real estate. A gay man, married with children. Who is Scott Bessent?
December 10, 2024
Where Beards Grow, Strong Feelings Follow
Whether on Prince William, JD Vance or Jacob Elordi, facial hair gets people talking.
December 10, 2024
It Wasn’t You. It Was Your Parents.
A decade after it was published, the book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” is surging in popularity and making people rethink their family dynamic.
December 10, 2024
Suspect in C.E.O. Killing Showed Interest on Social Media in Self-Improvement
Figures like Andrew Huberman, Tim Urban and the Unabomber feature in posts shared by accounts that appear to belong to the man arrested on Monday.
December 9, 2024
In Syria, an Image of Rebellion Embodied in a Hoodie
The quotidian uniforms of Syrian rebels, as they appeared on television, draws a powerful contrast to the image of President Bashar al-Assad.
December 9, 2024
Dries Van Noten Names a New Dries Van Noten
Julian Klausner, who has been head of its women’s studio, is stepping into the founder’s shoes.
December 9, 2024
How Can I Make Corduroy Look Cool?
A reader seeks advice on how to style corduroy in a modern fashion. Our critic offers guidance on wearing the highly versatile fabric.
December 9, 2024
Stephanie Koenig and Her Three Rings
Two proposals, a wedding and three family heirlooms later, the co-star of Hulu’s “English Teacher” is learning to love jewelry.
December 9, 2024
The Art of the Gift: Kristen Arnett
The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”
December 9, 2024
Nick Cave Will Take a Selfie With You, if You Insist
Back out on the road, and after working through his extreme grief, the longtime rocker is connecting with more fans than ever.
December 8, 2024
Enough With the Gift Guides
These days, everyone fancies themselves a curator of covetable items. Some find it exhausting.
December 7, 2024
To Show His Health Credentials, Kennedy Ditches His Shirt
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has repeatedly shown off his physique on social media.
December 7, 2024
It’s Our Wedding, and You’ll Run if We Want To
Some couples choose to kick off their big day with a group 5K. Sometimes guests join them.
December 7, 2024
A Wrong Turn in Mississippi
The winding road of tracking down a family tree.
December 7, 2024
A Filipino Holiday Tradition, Perhaps Best Not Made at Home
This year, I found a new way to celebrate my heritage through parols, colorful star-shaped lanterns.
December 7, 2024
‘It’s for Real This Time’: TikTok Creators React to Potential Ban
The social media service was flooded with videos on Friday after a panel of judges upheld a law that could shutter the app in the United States.
December 7, 2024
A One-of-a-Kind Card Fuels a Treasure Hunt for the Ages
The Pittsburgh Pirates offered 30 years of season tickets in exchange for a Paul Skenes rookie card, and collectors say it could sell for $1 million. First, someone has to find it.
December 6, 2024
The Gripping Appeal of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s Headband
A wide and tightfitting hair accessory favored by the wife of John F. Kennedy, Jr., has become a hot commodity, 25 years after her death.
December 6, 2024
My Son Is Gone. Our Conversation Goes On.
Three days before my child unexpectedly died, he primed me to keep living.
December 6, 2024
A Spark on the Yoga Mat Turned Into a Flame
Rachael Palm and Carolyn Warhaftig developed a rapport as teacher and regular student. On the eve of a big move, feelings were confessed.
December 6, 2024
A Close Friendship That Developed Into a ‘Soulful Connection’
Although Samantha Greenstone had many gay friends, her relationship with Jacob Hoff, whom she met nine years ago, was different.
December 6, 2024
From the Beginning, Speaking the Same Language
Laura Guerrero and Temoc Gonzalez, both from Guadalajara, Mexico, met through Instagram and felt an instant connection. “We spoke in Spanglish and just clicked,” Mr. Gonzalez said.
December 6, 2024
At the Top of Her Bucket List: Saying ‘I Do’
When Moira Legault, who has brain cancer, was given about a year to live, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Tyler Ferron.
December 6, 2024
Two Officiants Walk Into a Wine Bar
Kaitlyn Barclay and Ingrid Parl have each performed wedding ceremonies for three couples. They recently had their own.
December 6, 2024
Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year Is Mocha Mousse
Is this shade of dusty brown a repudiation of “Brat” green?
December 5, 2024
‘Cinnamon Softcore Art Deco’? Spotify Wrapped Falls Flat for Some
The Sound Towns of 2023 have been replaced with features such as an A.I.-driven podcast about users’ listening habits and word-salad-like genre summaries.
December 5, 2024
The Most Stylish People of 2024
Our Styles desk sees “style” more broadly than the way people dress. It’s your mannerisms, the way you conduct yourself, the way you move through the world. Anthony Rotunno, a fashion news editor for The New York Times, walks us through just some of the people — and surprises — on this year’s most stylish people list.
December 5, 2024
Oh, to Own the Lost Portrait of Arthur Rimbaud!
The discovery of a rare picture of the tragic, handsome poet, made by his lover Paul Verlaine, set off a bidding war in Paris.
December 5, 2024
When a Cathedral Is a Catwalk
When the Cathedral of Notre-Dame reopens this week, the clergy will be wearing new liturgical garb designed by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.
December 5, 2024
The NFT Is Dead. Long Live the NFT?
The giddy craze for nonfungible tokens brought the crypto crowd to art auctions. Now, long after the bubble burst, some still believe.
December 5, 2024
The 63 Most Stylish People of 2024
It was an election year. An Olympic year. A year of brats and cowboys, witches and swans. Amid it all, these people, characters and things stood out.
December 5, 2024
Whatever You Do, Don’t Review This
Dentists, doctors, professors, dry cleaners. Everybody is asking for a rating these days.
December 5, 2024
Can You Copyright a Vibe?
One influencer is suing another, accusing her of copying her minimalist aesthetic on social media. It turns out there is a lot of gray area in shades of beige.
December 5, 2024
Rohit Bal, Exuberant Star of Indian Fashion, Dies at 63
Known as “the bad boy of fashion,” he was among a wave of designers who created modern Indian couture by updating traditional garments.
December 4, 2024
How Many Clubs Does One Jet Set Need?
Jeff Klein, the hotelier who turned Tower Bar into a Los Angeles institution, has opened a $40 million private club at the beach.
December 4, 2024
How Can I Show My Boyfriend My Parents’ Filthy Home?
A reader dreads the thought of her partner seeing her squalid childhood home, but being honest with her parents about her embarrassment is a nonstarter.
December 4, 2024
Chanel’s Answer to the China Question
The house goes all out for its V.I.C.s.
December 4, 2024
Steamy Nights Preserved on Film
Polaroid photos capturing the fugitive spirit and some famous faces of New York’s 1980s club scene are the focus of a new book, “Camera Girl.”
December 4, 2024
The Art of the Gift: Samin Nosrat
One of the chef and author’s favorite gifts is homemade apricot jam, which she makes “specifically to be able to share it with people.”
December 4, 2024
In a First, Transgender Woman Wins Model of the Year
Alex Consani is a star, on TikTok and on the runway. In her speech at the Fashion Awards in London, she acknowledged the struggles of other pioneers.
December 3, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Surrendered and Played Along’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
December 3, 2024
She Met Hunter Biden One Night at a Club. Then She Fell in Love.
A chance meeting in December 2017 plunged Zoë Kestan, a downtown “it” girl and social media star, headlong into an unpredictable affair.
December 3, 2024
Rihanna Steals the Fashion Awards
And a dozen other looks that made news at Britain’s Met Gala of style.
December 3, 2024
Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season
The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.
December 3, 2024
A Question No One Was Asking: What if Elon Musk Was on the Bulls?
Scottie Pippen, a basketball star turned crypto fanatic, posted about how many championships Chicago would have won with Mr. Musk. The answers weren’t kind.
December 2, 2024
Baking Show’s ‘Jack Sparrow’ Is More Artist Than Pirate
Dylan Bachelet lost in the finals of “The Great British Baking Show,” but he was a breakout star for his fashion as well as his baking. Now, he’s a professional chef.
December 2, 2024
How Many Pairs of Black Pants Is Too Many?
A reader asks about the ideal number of black pants to own. Our fashion critic provides guidance on how many essential wardrobe pieces one should have.
December 2, 2024
Streetwear Goes Full Liberace
In their bedazzled hoodies and crystal-embellished T-shirts, hype-driven shoppers may be the last true dandies left.
December 2, 2024
Love Paris? Now You Can Wear It.
A new Parisian start-up is bringing “Zizmorcore” to France, selling modern merch for old-school establishments.
December 1, 2024
From Pong to Pokémon: A History of Holiday ‘It’ Toys
A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head.
December 1, 2024
Fashion’s Last Great Weirdo
With a new store in Los Angeles, a Levi’s collaboration and a growing international presence, Kiko Kostadinov is building that rarest thing in fashion: an independent, family-run empire.
November 30, 2024
Casting the Cabinet
The Trump cabinet is mostly complete — at least until the official nomination and confirmation process — and it is quite a picture.
November 29, 2024
The Price of Being Cool? A Quarter-Billion Dollars.
The WSA building, a 31-story New York office tower with mysterious financing, has become an improbable hub for artists, designers and influencers.
November 29, 2024
My Dog Had Trust Issues. So Did I.
We needed a steady presence in our lives. Enter Kevin.
November 29, 2024
It All Started With an Unexpected Hug and a Selfie
Jeffrey Ballou and Rasheedah Thomas unintentionally memorialized what would become one of the most significant days of their lives.
November 29, 2024
A Breakup Was Just the Beginning of Their Story
When Amaiya Davis and Matthew Wynter’s relationship ended abruptly, Ms. Davis blamed it on a cosmic shift, but she never lost hope. “I think part of me always knew we would get back together,” she said.
November 29, 2024
A Union That Was Meant to Be
The parents of Dr. Hilary Gallin and Joshua Brodie were trying to set them up for months. Little did they know, the couple had already connected.
November 29, 2024
Four Decades Later, a Yearbook Prediction Comes to Fruition
Andrew Gottlieb had a crush on his good friend Steuart Osha. When they reconnected years later, things finally turned romantic.
November 29, 2024
Did the World Need a Hot Santa? It Got One Anyway.
A new series of ads from Target features Kris K., a “weirdly hot” version of the beloved character, continuing a trend of spicing up holiday favorites.
November 28, 2024
Fancy Pajamas Worth the Price of Shipping
Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste.
November 28, 2024
Cher: A Visual Dictionary
The things that make Cher Cher.
November 28, 2024
Trading the Formal Wedding Feast for a Food Truck
To encourage more partying — or save space and money — some couples are abandoning the sit-down dinner.
November 28, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Couldn’t Stop Looking at Her’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
November 27, 2024
Forget the Instagram Hard Launch: Are You Location-Sharing Official?
It’s the final frontier in digital expressions of coupledom. But for some people, it’s always going to be creepy.
November 27, 2024
He Wore His Suits Well. He’s a Dog.
A Shiba Inu of uncommon sartorial panache, Bodhi modeled for Coach and was the subject of his own fashion lookbook.
November 27, 2024
I Ran Into My Horrible Ex in My Therapist’s Waiting Room. Help!
A reader seeks advice on how to contend with the possibility of a future encounter with her ex after an explosive and painful breakup.
November 27, 2024
I Haul, Therefore I Am
It is the shopping phenomenon of our times, and now it’s an Amazon store.
November 27, 2024
Transforming Daniel Craig Into a Very Grimy William Burroughs
The clothes in Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Queer” are almost entirely from the 1950s. So don’t expect them to look spotless.
November 26, 2024
For These TikTok Dramas, It Is All About the Storytelling
Short-form series like “Bistro Huddy” and Paloma Diamond bring old-fashioned serials to the world of social media.
November 26, 2024
When Your Workouts Turn Into a Work of Art
Using the maps from his daily runs, Duncan McCabe took the Strava art trend to new heights by creating an animated stickman that has become an online sensation.
November 25, 2024
There Have Been Dozens of ‘Wicked’ Interviews. Why Did This One Go Viral?
When a journalist asked the actress Cynthia Erivo about fans “holding space” for the movie’s signature song, a meme was born.
November 25, 2024
Who Needs Congress When You Have Cameo?
Matt Gaetz, who was Donald Trump’s former pick for attorney general, will wish you a happy birthday. For $500.
November 25, 2024
Dating App Fatigue? In Vermont, Personal Ads Still Thrive.
Small weekly seeks readers looking for love.
November 25, 2024
How Do I Balance Being Fashionable With Being Professional?
A reader asks how to dress for work without losing a sense of style. Our fashion critic offers insights on striking the right balance.
November 25, 2024
The Teeny, Tiny Tee Is Back (Again)
Some people are buying actual kids’ shirts, but this time, that relic of ’90s and Y2K fashion is available in many more sizes.
November 25, 2024
Shopping for a Good Riding Boot?
Start here.
November 24, 2024
An ‘Enhanced’ Version of the Olympics May Happen. Should It?
With a controversial plan to allow doping in a major athletic competition, Aron D’Souza hopes to usher in an era of “superhumans.” There are several hurdles left to clear.
November 23, 2024
Is Kim Kardashian Trying to Tell Us Something?
She parties with Ivanka Trump and has turned Tesla products into fashion accessories on social media. Assuming these are political statements may be incorrect.
November 22, 2024
When the Cost of Being Unmarried Is Too High
In an uncertain world, a marriage skeptic comes around.
November 22, 2024
Six Weeks After Their First Date, They Moved to Paris
Soon after they met, Delanie Linden and Zack Burton took a leap of faith and flew to France. There, they fell in love.
November 22, 2024
Sharing More Than a Last Name
Haley Cohen and Jason Cohen met briefly as children, then matched on an app as adults. “It just seemed like fate,” the groom said.
November 22, 2024
Their Life as a Classic Movie (With a Modern Twist)
Sydney Reade and Samuel Zweighaft, both fans of the TCM channel, met four years ago. Their first conversation lasted four hours.
November 22, 2024
‘Star Wars’ Actress Finds the ‘Cool Nerd’ She Sought. A ‘Bridgerton’ Wedding Followed.
Philicia Saunders and Jordan Wilson discovered a mutual love of cosplay, anime, video games — and, eventually, each other.
November 22, 2024
Is She Playing Games, or Simply Excelling in a Male Field?
In a series of tongue-in-cheek TikTok videos purporting to highlight #WomenInMaleFields, female users are sharing stories of negative experiences dating men.
November 21, 2024
Maira Kalman Does Have Regrets, Actually
In a collection of mini essays, poems and painted vignettes, the artist and writer reckons with remorse and joy.
November 21, 2024
Francesca D’Uva Works It All Out Onstage
With a solo show about grief and life, the comedian and composer brings her experimental musical comedy to an Off Broadway audience.
November 21, 2024
In Praise of Adele and the Long Black Dress
As the artist brings her Las Vegas residency to an end, she leaves behind a major fashion legacy. Just call her Madame A.
November 21, 2024
Coca-Cola’s Holiday Ads Trade the ‘Real Thing’ for Generative A.I.
The company’s nostalgia-filled commercials are a holiday tradition, but this year’s ads are facing backlash for dipping into the uncanny valley.
November 20, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Humor to Counter Despair’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
November 20, 2024
Which Candidate Did They Vote For? Read Their Shirts.
In the aftermath of the presidential election, voters are reaching for merchandise and political symbols either to celebrate the results or to make clear their opposition.
November 20, 2024
A Friend Lied About Her Dying Brother to Cancel Plans With Me. Help!
A reader is struggling to forgive a fabricated excuse that involves a terminal cancer patient’s turn for the worse.
November 20, 2024
Dressing for the Emerald City
To create the costumes for the new “Wicked” movie, the filmmakers turned to a Tony Award winner who already knew his way around Oz.
November 20, 2024
Yes, It Is Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Cards
A good card takes some work, and there are a few basic rules to follow in order to make the process faster, easier and more efficient.
November 20, 2024
Wearing Your Personality on Your Handbag
Bag charms — or key chains by another name — have begun to rival holiday ornaments in their variety and as a form of self-expression.
November 19, 2024
The Hypebeasts Take Las Vegas
ComplexCon, held this year in Nevada and “curated” by Travis Scott, is a mutant hybrid of a sneaker mall, a fashion show and a music festival. And the kids just love it.
November 19, 2024
Trump’s Signature Dance Move Finds Its Way to the Sports World
Jon Jones punctuated his U.F.C. win with the president-elect’s shimmy. Numerous N.F.L. players, and a U.S. soccer star have followed suit.
November 18, 2024
Glitz, Glamour and Trash-Talk at the ‘Ultimate Fantasy Competition’
A fantasy football championship featured YouTubers, comedians and athletes, with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith as its guest of honor.
November 18, 2024
How Did Fans Dress for Tyler, the Creator’s L.A. Carnival?
Crowds filled Dodger Stadium for Camp Flog Gnaw, showing off their street style best.
November 18, 2024
How Do I Decide What Socks to Wear?
A reader seeks advice on choosing the right socks for an outfit. Our fashion critic suggests a different approach altogether to styling the essential accessory.
November 18, 2024
In a Sea of Neutral Tones, a Real Housewife Chooses Color
The addition of Bronwyn Newport to the cast of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” has added a maximalist approach to a series known for its understated aesthetic.
November 17, 2024
Men? Maybe Not.
The election made clear that America’s gender divide is stark. What’s a heterosexual woman to do?
November 16, 2024
Booking the Venue Before Popping the Question
Many couples consider proposals a mere formality, and they’re eager to get on with planning a major life event before there’s even a ring.
November 16, 2024
Seduced by a $190 Soap Dispenser
The ceramic vessel made by a former fashion designer has become the hit product at a new shop in Downtown Manhattan.
November 15, 2024
A Secretary of Defense Pick With a Full MAGA Look
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran who Donald Trump put forward for his cabinet this week, encapsulates the virile image of modern conservatism.
November 15, 2024
Musk and Trump, a Bond Made in Merch
Get ready for the DOGE store.
November 15, 2024
Even His Parents Were Younger Than I Was
No matter. We were crazy for each other.
November 15, 2024
A Tale of Two Kelseys
Kelsey Castañon and Kelsey Whitaker had a lot in common — and a lot of differences.
November 15, 2024
Thanks to the ‘Little Gay Book,’ a Love Match
Dorie Clark and Alexis Redding met on a Zoom speed-dating event two years ago. Among all of the tiny video boxes, they were immediately drawn to each other.
November 15, 2024
In One Magical Moment, He Fell Under Her Spell
Matthew Majchrzak and Emily McCormick might have met while role-playing fantasy characters, but the feelings they developed were real.
November 15, 2024
At First They Hid Their Love, Then a Reality Show Gave Them Courage
Gregory Mathis and Richard Cooper bonded over faith and family. Mr. Mathis said he felt early on that their souls were aligned. But both feared the judgment of being openly gay.
November 15, 2024
Eli Zabar’s Substack Night
A food king of Manhattan welcomes the newsletter crowd to a party celebrating the 50th anniversary of his Upper East Side cafe.
November 14, 2024
Mike Tyson’s Inspiration for a Comeback? Smoking Toad Venom.
The former heavyweight champion told Interview magazine his experiences with a hallucinogenic poison played a role in his agreeing to fight the YouTuber Jake Paul.
November 14, 2024
Gavin Newsom Once Again Becomes a Meme
Old photos of the California governor (and navy-suit enthusiast) are being widely shared as bruised Democrats seek a savior.
November 14, 2024
Letters of a Literary Titan Read by Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Emma Roberts and More
An event at L.A.’s Chateau Marmont celebrated an upcoming book about Eve Babitz and Joan Didion, two writers who documented the magic of California.
November 14, 2024
12 Dynamic Sketches From the Woman Who Dressed Grace Kelly and Judy Garland
Can you put a price on Hollywood history? Bidders tried on Thursday, when a dozen sketches by the legendary costume designer Edith Head went under the gavel.
November 14, 2024
An Auctioneer as Rare as Any Antique
For some, an even bigger draw than the silver, furniture and artwork at Michael Corcoran’s auctions is the 96-year-old auctioneer himself.
November 14, 2024
Louis Vuitton’s Luxury Pit Stop
Who says a temporary space needs to look undone?
November 14, 2024
People Went With Mass Appeal for Its ‘Sexiest Man’
John Krasinski may not have the raw energy of Glen Powell, but a collaboration with the stylist Ilaria Urbinati has paid huge dividends.
November 13, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg and T-Pain ‘Get Low’ in Anniversary Post
As he continues to shake up his old image, Meta’s chief executive has collaborated with the singer on a version of the hit song that was playing when he met his wife.
November 13, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Our Unspoken Sibling Sign’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
November 13, 2024
Are You a Member of Gen Z? Tell Us About the Trends You’re Seeing.
Fashion, slang, social media, activism: We want to hear what young people are thinking and talking about.
November 13, 2024
The Fashion World Fears High Tariffs
President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened a tax of at least 60 percent on goods from China — a move with the potential to decimate small American brands.
November 13, 2024
A Loathsome Colleague Died. Why Is Everyone Pretending She Was So Great?
A reader smells hypocrisy in his co-workers’ proclamations of mourning and wants no part of it. Is he obligated to attend her funeral if his heart isn’t in it?
November 13, 2024
Sophie Thatcher’s Sculpture Turned Necklace
The star of “Heretic” doesn’t always wear the piece made by her twin sister, but keeps it close.
November 13, 2024
With Surge in New Users, Bluesky Emerges as X Alternative
With one million new accounts added since the U.S. elections, Bluesky has solidified itself as an option for people looking to change their social media service.
November 12, 2024
From Raw Denim to Natural Wine
Jean Touitou, the creator of A.P.C., knows how to make something perfectly minimal.
November 12, 2024
What’s the Best Thing to Wear on a First Date?
A reader wonders if received wisdom about a certain “ideal outfit” still holds true. Our fashion critic offers a first-date fashion philosophy.
November 11, 2024
He Dressed America. Now He Wants to Dress You.
Aaron Levine has designed for Abercrombie & Fitch, Club Monaco and Madewell. This week, he’s introducing a brand of his own.
November 11, 2024
Alcohol Brands Tap the Art World to Woo Younger Drinkers
Will labels and bottles designed by artists gin up enthusiasm among an increasingly abstinent generation?
November 11, 2024
Reimagining How to Dress a Pope
In the film “Conclave,” the costume designer Lisy Christl clothed an army of catty cardinals, from their miters down to their quirky glasses.
November 10, 2024
Was Martha Stewart Really the Original Influencer?
The new Netflix documentary “Martha” examines the homemaking diva’s illustrious, and complicated, career and personal life.
November 10, 2024
From Teen Star to Entrepreneur
Emma Chamberlain has a coffee company, a podcast and a new eyewear collaboration. One thing she isn’t doing much? Posting to YouTube.
November 10, 2024
When Anna Wintour Let Marc Jacobs Do Her Job
Vogue has its first guest editor. Just call it “The December Issue.”
November 10, 2024
Trevor Sorbie, Known for the Dorothy Hamill ‘Wedge’ Cut, Dies at 75
He also styled hair for Helen Mirren, the Beach Boys and others, and he was honored by Queen Elizabeth II for services to British hairdressing.
November 9, 2024
Drinking With the Kids
Years after bath time and travel soccer, we’re mixing cocktails in the kitchen.
November 9, 2024
Need an Arabic-Hebrew Ketubah? This Artist Can Help.
Josh Berer makes most of his money designing Arabic tattoos. He also has a side business designing cross-cultural marriage contracts.
November 9, 2024
Disillusioned Young Voters Focus on ‘Community’
Mutual aid, grass-roots organizing and a belief that people need to take care of each other have been popular topics on social media.
November 8, 2024
Old-School Celebrities Could Not Move the Needle
Hollywood endorsements, once an essential part of a campaign playbook, may have backfired in this election.
November 8, 2024
After the Election, a Call for Women to Swear Off Men
Interest in South Korea’s 4B feminist movement, which rejects dating, marriage, sex and childbirth, has risen in the United States.
November 8, 2024
The Burning Desire to Wear Burgundy
As the color has permeated popular culture, interest in wearing it has ballooned.
November 8, 2024
In Costa Rica, a Family Found Its ‘No Footprint’ Dream House
Wenji Zhang and Paul Lehmann fell in love at first sight with the all-wood house, one in a series of eco-friendly houses across the country.
November 8, 2024
From Spain to Sweden on an Architectural Journey
A couple gives full rein over the design of their vacation home to architects whose skills they have come to trust over the years.
November 8, 2024
Making a Small Space Seem Big With Bold Colors
An architectural firm in Madrid used common materials in both furniture and tiles to set a studio apartment apart from its surroundings.
November 8, 2024
Men, Please Stop Talking About Burning Man
Am I the only woman meeting Burning Mansplainers on dates?
November 8, 2024
Two Bar Patrons Step Into a Twitter Feed
Tina Survilla Lindell and Cesar Kuriyama, who met at the start of the pandemic, connected over the temporary closing of their favorite bar.
November 8, 2024
First They Built a Relationship. Then They Built a Brand.
When Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum connected on Grindr, becoming the Brownstone Boys was not on their bingo card.
November 8, 2024
All It Took Was 10 Days of Dating
When Saira Badat and Raed Khan met in July, they knew almost immediately that they would be married — ideally this year.
November 8, 2024
’Til Death (and Maybe Not Even Then) Do They Part
Brandon Hupp and Lyle Shearer found kindred spirits in each other. What could be more fitting than a wedding on Halloween?
November 8, 2024
Disappointment on Social Media Looks Different This Time Around
In 2016, online platforms were awash in calls to protest the day after Donald J. Trump’s victory. On Wednesday, many said it seemed like business as usual.
November 7, 2024
Some Good News for Men Who Love Weird Pants
The Swedish brand Our Legacy finally gets investment from LVMH.
November 7, 2024
The Best Place to Find ‘Somebody’s Son’? Try ‘A Black Love Party.’
After the success of MeAndSomebodySon, her Instagram page dedicated to Black romantic relationships, Zemirah Moffett is taking the party offline.
November 7, 2024
Do You Have a Favorite Wedding Keepsake? We Want to See It.
Tell us about the items you saved from your wedding day that you still cherish today.
November 7, 2024
A Dark Suit and a Weary Smile
In her concession speech, Kamala Harris offered an image for a long fight.
November 7, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘When Two Fantasies Collide’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
November 6, 2024
A New Portrait of Trump Family Values
Melania, Ivanka, Barron and an extended cast of supporters offer a picture of what is to come.
November 6, 2024
Our Daughter Is Having an Affair With a Married Man. How Do We Stop It?
A 20-something woman who lives with her parents has incurred their disappointment by continuing an affair with her former boss. Since she won’t end things, should they tell the man’s wife?
November 6, 2024
The ‘Super Bowl of Pickleball’ Looks to Grow the Sport
A world championship in Texas is flush with cash and star players as the Professional Pickleball Association tries to turn amateur interest into long-term fandom.
November 6, 2024
Her Music Makes Women ‘Feel Free’
Seductive songs about the pursuit of female pleasure have made the dancehall artist Shenseea a new face of girl power.
November 6, 2024
The Election Eve Library Party With Spike Lee and Martha Stewart
The New York Public Library’s annual benefit was a who’s who of literary stars and creative luminaries.
November 5, 2024
‘Moo Deng? Who Deng?’ Meet Haggis the Baby Pygmy Hippo.
Edinburgh Zoo playfully started (and then quickly ended) a rivalry with Moo Deng, Thailand’s viral sensation.
November 5, 2024
The Best Laid Plans to Enjoy (or Ignore) Election Day
Watching the news, attending election parties, singing with friends and getting Botox are among the activities some people have planned.
November 5, 2024
To Help His TV Show, He Became a Meme
Brian Jordan Alvarez’s career started on social media. His mastery of the form, and a ridiculous dance trend, have drawn viewers to his show, “English Teacher.”
November 5, 2024
Pants That Show You’re in the Know
Wearing these pants, to some fashion enthusiasts, is akin to carrying “it” bags.
November 5, 2024
A Pendulous Overcoat for a Swing State
Temperatures fell this weekend, and Donald Trump reached for a familiar sartorial security blanket on the last leg of his campaign trail.
November 4, 2024
Why Are People Still Buying Ripped Jeans?
A reader wonders if ripped jeans will ever go out of style. Our fashion critic offers insight into the future of distressed denim.
November 4, 2024
Charli XCX, Leonardo DiCaprio and Colman Domingo Turn Out for the LACMA Gala
Hollywood stars mingled with artists for a benefit honoring the artist Simone Leigh and the filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.
November 4, 2024
9 Memorable Looks at the New York City Marathon
Form versus function can be debated another time as these marathoners made sure they looked good while they were running hard.
November 3, 2024
A Meal So Good, Politicians Leave Their Partisanship at the Door
The Inn at Little Washington, just over an hour away from D.C., is neutral ground for celebrities, foodies and politicians — regardless of party affiliation.
November 3, 2024
A Shirt With a Choke Hold on the Political Moment
The tie-front shirts serve as a reminder that no matter how far women have come, it’s not nearly as far as they think.
November 3, 2024
Would You Wear 200 Stuffed Animals?
Le Rêve Nazam’s teddy bear jeans are the surprising internet fashion hit of the year.
November 2, 2024
Just How Online Was This Election?
In the 2024 presidential race, both nominees exploited a porous boundary between the internet and real life. Some viral moments, however, were out of their control.
November 2, 2024
Bringing Attitude, and Exclusivity, to the World of Running Gear
Bandit wants to “evolve running,” and the apparel company will be in the spotlight during the New York City Marathon.
November 2, 2024
Inside Heidi Klum’s Halloween Party
The model’s annual bash in New York City drew stars including Nicole Scherzinger, Charli D’Amelio and Bethenny Frankel.
November 1, 2024
When Eve and Eve Bit the Apple
In this essay from 2016, a writer struggles to reconcile her love for a woman with being “a good Christian girl.”
November 1, 2024
They Love John Fluevog Shoes So Much They Married at One of His Stores
Amber Walker and Ron Dutt held a surprise wedding during the “Flummunity Fest,” a fan-driven gathering for admirers of the designer.
November 1, 2024
Did He ‘Put Something in My Shrimp Fried Rice’? Maybe a Love Potion.
Darian Aaron wasn’t looking for anything serious when he downloaded Tinder four years ago. Then he met Marcus Gresham.
November 1, 2024
They Realized They Were Singing the Same Tune
When the opera singers Nicholas Martorano and Elizabeth Novella first met, they knew something was meant to be.
November 1, 2024
A Relationship Built on Music and Laughter
“We make each other laugh every day,” Jeffrey Grossman said of his bond with Karl Hinze, whom he met in 2009.
November 1, 2024
How Heidi Klum Transformed Into E.T. for Halloween
The model and television host dressed as the alien from Steven Spielberg’s 1982 film for her annual New York City costume party.
November 1, 2024
Metrograph, a New York Art House, Starts a Film Magazine
A throwback publication courts cinephiles with stories featuring Ari Aster, Maggie Cheung, Daniel Clowes, Clint Eastwood and Ann Hui.
October 31, 2024
Isabelle de Borchgrave Dies at 78; Traced Sartorial History With Paper
An artist and designer, she transformed simple craft paper into elaborate trompe l’oeil confections, creating stunning life-size reproductions of period garments.
October 31, 2024
What’s That in Your Mouth, Bro?
Zyn nicotine pouches have become a new symbol of American masculinity — and a surprising political lightning rod.
October 31, 2024
The Movie That Inspired a Thousand Crying Selfies
After seeing “We Live in Time,” social media users filmed themselves sobbing, creating a loop of people seeking an emotional release and then sharing it with the world.
October 31, 2024
Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.
New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.
October 31, 2024
Shopping for a Good Trench Coat?
Start here.
October 31, 2024
Lessons, Big and Small, From Growing Out My Gray
At 50, one writer decided that her dark brown hair was no longer to dye for. But going silver, it turns out, comes with its own growing pains.
October 31, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Day of the Dead Had Never Felt More Alive’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 30, 2024
Wait, Does Your Whole Body Need Deodorant?
No. But body odor is a hot topic on social media as companies try to provide what one dermatologist called, “the answer to a problem people didn’t even know they have.”
October 30, 2024
Walking Away From the Tunnel Walk
Kyle Kuzma unleashed an arms race of pregame N.B.A. style. Now he plans to wear a bland sweatsuit to every game. Will others follow suit?
October 30, 2024
Where Some See Taboos, They See Opportunity
The founders of Starface took the shame out of blemishes. Now, they’re hoping to make it less risky to use recreational drugs and alcohol.
October 30, 2024
Our Fun Friend Bails on Dinner Dates but Still Sends Her Dull Husband. Help!
Tired of being saddled with “dud” husbands when their more exciting wives bow out of plans, a reader wonders if there’s a way to delicately insist that both members of a couple attend.
October 30, 2024
Padma Lakshmi’s St. Christopher Necklace
The Emmy-nominated television host, author and editor rarely takes off this piece of jewelry, a reminder of a significant relationship in her life.
October 30, 2024
A Psychic to the Stars Would Retire, if His Clients Would Let Him
Frank Andrews did readings for John Lennon, Princess Grace and other celebrities. At 83, he is still talking to ghosts, providing “weather forecasts” and making friends.
October 30, 2024
Solange Knowles, Danny Meyer and Darren Walker Honor the Studio Museum in Harlem
Artists, business executives and museum leaders turned out for the annual benefit, which raised more than $3.7 million for the museum.
October 29, 2024
A New Celebrity Podcast Host Who Might Be a Surprise
Armie Hammer’s career sunk after he was accused of sexual assault and making shocking comments about cannibalism. He said he hopes to learn from his show’s guests.
October 29, 2024
Urban Hell, a Place to Find God or Just Another New York City Street?
A viral photo of three fast-food chains on a Brooklyn street corner is something of a Rorschach test on social media. It has multiple meanings for New Yorkers, too.
October 29, 2024
Where’s Ivanka?
Donald J. Trump’s oldest daughter and former top aide was once one of his most prominent campaign surrogates. Lately, she’s noticeably absent.
October 29, 2024
Who Won the Oscars of American Fashion
A new generation of designers is on the rise.
October 29, 2024
He Knows What Men Want (to Buy)
Ven. Space, an in-person-only boutique in Brooklyn, can’t seem to keep the clothes on the racks.
October 29, 2024
For This Goth, Halloween Is Her Christmas
The beauty editor Tish Weinstock wrote a book about “undead style.”
October 29, 2024
Recruiting Gen Z Voters With ‘Poll Dancers’ and Yung Gravy
The Party to the Polls Purple Tour, a nonpartisan event series geared toward young voters, aims to make voting rowdy.
October 28, 2024
‘Lady Blogs’ Would Have Had a Field Day With This Election
The robust feminist blogosphere of 2016 is all but gone. Some of the creators are missing its perspective.
October 28, 2024
What Is the Perfect Length for a Winter Coat?
Looking ahead to colder weather, a reader wonders if there is an ideal cut for coats. Our fashion critic offers advice on balancing fashion and function.
October 28, 2024
Ella Emhoff, Second Daughter of New York’s Downtown
The stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, Ms. Emhoff has largely made a name for herself in New York’s creative scenes, far from Beltway politics.
October 28, 2024
Nobody Walks in L.A.? Don’t Tell These Baseball Fans.
Anticipating the mess of traffic and parking at Dodger Stadium, many of the people who attended the first two games of the World Series found creative ways to get there.
October 27, 2024
Michelle Obama’s Plain Words in a Plain Suit
Who needs a slogan tee when your outfit can say it all?
October 27, 2024
Watches That Look Similar in Everything but the Price Tag
Patek Philippe’s first new collection in 25 years came as a particular shock to a British watchmaker who already had a (far less expensive) doppelgänger on the market.
October 27, 2024
T-Shirts for the Female Gaze
A handful of small brands founded by women are gaining recognition for their takes on a wardrobe staple.
October 27, 2024
He Transformed the Red Carpet. Now What?
For Daniel Roseberry, getting attention for Schiaparelli was the easy part. Now he needs to build a business.
October 27, 2024
Just When You Thought Sneakers Couldn’t Get Any Weirder
Puffy, pricey, and strangely perfect for the moment, the $455 ERLs are billed as skateboard shoes — but maybe don’t try to skate in them.
October 26, 2024
Erykah Badu’s Fearless Evolution Has Made Her an Icon
A look at the singer and songwriter’s signature moments as she is set to receive one of fashion’s highest honors: the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s icon award.
October 26, 2024
As the World Turns, So Do These Cameras
Whirling 360-degree photo booths have gone from red carpets to bat mitzvahs to tourist sites like the Cradle of Humankind.
October 26, 2024
Would You Pay Someone to Teach You How to Be an Influencer?
Valeria Lipovetsky brings in millions of dollars as an online personality. Now she’s teaching aspirants what she’s learned — for a price.
October 26, 2024
To All the Single Ladies and Men at Weddings
Weddings have long marginalized the dateless, especially as couples marry older, inviting already married friends. What are some solutions?
October 26, 2024
A Lesson From John Lennon
The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.
October 26, 2024
The Perfect Red Lipstick Doesn’t Exist … Or Does It?
The makeup artist and influential YouTuber Lisa Eldridge may have cracked the code.
October 25, 2024
Can the Row Keep Its Cool?
The luxury brand has maintained its allure through an air of exclusivity. Associations with discount chains and reality stars have broadened its reach.
October 25, 2024
Pulling Together a Last-Minute Halloween Costume?
You could take a lesson from Disney adults and others who turn to their own closets when they want to dress up.
October 25, 2024
They Were Just What They Needed
Jonathan Otcasek and Erin Kim connected 10 years ago over a gravesite. They’ve had the kind of relationship even their parents admire since.
October 25, 2024
Sometimes, It’s Not You, or the Math
In this 2011 essay, a 39-year-old woman who hasn’t had a boyfriend in eight years is asked by a date, “What’s wrong with you?”
October 25, 2024
No More ‘Single Girl’ Posts for This Comedic Writer
Sara Runnels was known for her humorous stories and social media shares about the single life, but her dating status quickly changed after meeting Adam Zack.
October 25, 2024
A Love for Service and Each Other
Ana Lejava and Nickolas Calbos had dates all over the world. “I was acting out of my gut, not out of my brain,” Ms. Levaja said.
October 25, 2024
What ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Reminds Us About Flirting
Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield’s long-running flirtationship highlights what’s missing from dating (and dating content) today.
October 24, 2024
A Very New York Party for New York Nico
At Astor Place Hairstylists, an old-school barbershop, small-business owners feted a social media star who spotlights the city’s gritty character.
October 24, 2024
Luxury Fashion as Political Propaganda
In fights to sway public sentiment, critics often point to costly clothes as evidence of moral corruption.
October 24, 2024
The Sisters Behind ‘Nobody Wants This’ Are in High Demand
Sara and Erin Foster took a short break to discuss the hit show loosely based on Erin’s life, everyone’s love of Adam Brody and their advocacy for reproductive rights.
October 24, 2024
Is There a Feud Between Martha Stewart and Ina Garten?
The lifestyle luminaries, who have been on the publicity circuit, were once close, but in a recent interview, Ms. Stewart doubled down on her contention that Ms. Garten abandoned her during a difficult period.
October 24, 2024
Fernandomania Wasn’t a Fairy Tale. It Was Better Than That.
Fernando Valenzuela, who died on Tuesday at age 63, was a teenage phenomenon from Mexico who remade the Dodgers’ fan base and put his country on the baseball map.
October 23, 2024
A Dance Trend That Comes With a Warning Label
Danny Amendola’s smooth lift on “Dancing With the Stars” spawned numerous imitators (with varying results). TikTok cautions users that it can be dangerous.
October 23, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Could Barely Believe My Eyes’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 23, 2024
In New York, the Strongmen Step Outside
A new generation of fitness buffs is prioritizing mutual encouragement in the group workouts that have sprouted up in city playgrounds for years.
October 23, 2024
My Sister Chose My Birthday for Her Scheduled C-Section. I’m Annoyed!
After five years of sharing birthdays with her nephew, a reader is bristling at her sister’s decision to create a perennial scheduling conflict just for fun.
October 23, 2024
Not Just Any Old Warehouse
Ricky Choi, a co-founder of Nice Laundry, was frustrated by how fulfillment centers handled his brand’s socks and underwear. So he started a new kind of packaging firm for chic labels.
October 23, 2024
Modern Love Turns 20!
To celebrate the Modern Love column’s 20th anniversary this month, we put together a special package of articles exploring the column’s history and impact.
October 22, 2024
Samuel L. Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion and Sarah Jessica Parker Pick Up Honors
The Museum of Modern Art hosted its film benefit, while God’s Love We Deliver drew comedians, fashion executives and restaurateurs to its annual gala.
October 22, 2024
They Sued Juul and Now It’s Payday
Unexpected payments from a class-action lawsuit have some TikTok users feeling flush.
October 22, 2024
New York’s Old Guard Meets a Sexy Newcomer
The literary establishment welcomes Feeld, a very sex-positive dating app, at a party on the Upper East Side.
October 22, 2024
New York Was a Shopping Town. Is It Again?
Small, medium and large: There seem to be signs of life for brick-and-mortar operations of every size in the city … once again.
October 22, 2024
Nicole Scherzinger, Kit Connor Headline a Week of Buzzy Broadway Openings
Actors, directors and influencers gathered for a Gen-Z-infused “Romeo + Juliet,” and a stripped-back revival of “Sunset Boulevard.”
October 21, 2024
Old School Glamour at the Met Gala of the West Coast
The Academy Museum Gala delivered what red carpets are made for.
October 21, 2024
On X, the Definition of ‘Blocking’ Is About to Change
A change in how the site works will allow people to see posts by users who have them blocked. The company claims it is for “transparency,” but some people are worried about abuse.
October 21, 2024
The Captain Jack Sparrow of Baking
A breakout contestant on “The Great British Baking Show” is drawing style comparisons to characters from “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “The Princess Bride” and more.
October 21, 2024
Why Are Hospital Gowns So Ugly?
Curious why medical patient attire is so unflattering, a reader asks our fashion critic if it’s intentional.
October 21, 2024
French Cuffs and French Fries at Donald Trump’s McDonald’s Gig
No hairnet in sight as the former president doled out meals at a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.
October 20, 2024
Seeking ‘Warmth and Personality’ in the World of High-Priced Pens
For collectors and enthusiasts at the London Pen Show, the finest writing instruments can cost thousands of dollars. As one dealer put it, “This is art of the highest quality.”
October 20, 2024
The Biggest Expansion Yet for a Designer of Tiny Bags
A just-opened New York store is the first of three that the French brand Jacquemus plans to open by next spring.
October 19, 2024
Are Those Jeans? Look Again.
Sales are thriving in the uncanny valley of printed denim.
October 19, 2024
The Essential Italian Returns to America
The designer Giorgio Armani made a splashy comeback to celebrate his new store and residences in Manhattan.
October 19, 2024
Jahleel Weaver’s Rolex Wallet Chain
The lead stylist for Rihanna and Dua Lipa wears a watch not for its practicality, but for what it represents in his career.
October 19, 2024
Costco Has a Magazine and It’s Thriving
Each month, 15.4 million copies of Costco Connection are mailed out to members. Another 300,000 are distributed via Costco warehouses. It is now the nation’s third largest magazine.
October 19, 2024
Grieving Liam Payne on TikTok
In reaction videos, some users captured themselves learning about the young singer’s death in real time. At a time when the cameras are always rolling, it’s not so unusual.
October 18, 2024
It Is ‘All About the Fish’ on Park Ave.
Avid and influential anglers turned out to honor Bob Rich Jr. at the Bonefish & Tarpon Trust’s annual gala in Manhattan.
October 18, 2024
Shopping for a Good Loafer?
Start here.
October 18, 2024
When Your Wedding Day Is Also Election Day (or Close to It)
Fall weddings are increasingly common. But what happens when your nuptials also take place close to a contentious election?
October 18, 2024
Learning to Measure Time in Love and Loss
In this essay from 2013, a writer tries to appreciate the limits of his own life.
October 18, 2024
Cher, Tyra Banks and Cara Delevingne Toast Burberry
The British brand hosted a starry cocktail party to celebrate a makeover of its flagship store.
October 17, 2024
Going From Royal Gowns to Uniqlo
Clare Waight Keller, who designed Meghan Markle’s wedding dress, finds a different kind of luxury at a mass market brand.
October 17, 2024
The Clothing Store Luring Women to Scranton
The British brand Boden offers sample-sale prices at an outlet on Biden Street in the industrial Pennsylvania city.
October 17, 2024
The Hot New Thing In Vintage
Kathleen Sorbara founded the beloved vintage boutique Chickee’s, and she’s got a fresh idea for her devoted customer base.
October 17, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Queer Kid in Appalachia’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 16, 2024
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Returns. It Shouldn’t.
Despite the wings, the supermodels and Cher, there’s no going back.
October 16, 2024
In ‘Sweet Bobby,’ Catfishing Is Even Worse Than You Might Think
A new Netflix documentary tells a sinister tale of a decade-long online romance scam, and the devastation that followed.
October 16, 2024
My Male Partner Cheated on Me With My Gay Best Friend. Now What?
A reader is eager to patch things over with her best friend and her boyfriend after they had a tryst behind her back. But should she be?
October 16, 2024
Has a Celebrity Interview Made You Cringe? It Was Probably Hers.
Kjersti Flaa’s awkward interviews with Blake Lively and Anne Hathaway from years ago blew up online. She may release more because “the times are a little different.”
October 16, 2024
Hair You Won’t Soon Forget
The diversity of hairstyles at fashion weeks has grown to rival the range of clothes worn on and off the runway.
October 16, 2024
Space: The Final Fashion Frontier
Prada and Axiom Space unveiled their NASA spacesuits, in the most far-out collaboration yet.
October 16, 2024
Eric Adams Mets-Yankees Hat Strikes Out
There’s no crying in baseball, but this cap is tragic.
October 15, 2024
Hollywood and Bollywood Kick Off Diwali in New York
Hasan Minhaj, Mira Nair and Nora Fatehi joined business and entertainment leaders of South Asian descent at the Pierre hotel in their most elegant attire.
October 15, 2024
In These D.I.Y. Groups, ‘You Don’t Have to Prove That You Belong’
With help from online tutorials, Facebook groups and in-person workshops, home improvement is becoming far more inclusive to people beyond straight men.
October 15, 2024
Will Leopard Print Ever Go Out of Style?
A reader is puzzled by the popularity of animal print in women’s fashion. Our critic offers an explanation for its appeal.
October 14, 2024
Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment
Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”
October 14, 2024
Who Is That You Are Chatting With? Oh, Just ChatGPT.
The artificial intelligence chatbot’s Advanced Voice Mode feature has delighted some users and weirded out others.
October 13, 2024
A Day in the Life of Tim Heidecker, Glendale Dad
Years after making his name with the sketch comedy series “Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!”, he’s singing wry ballads and watching the kids.
October 13, 2024
Resilience Has Taken Her From ‘The Hills’ to Brooklyn Heights
Glossier founder Emily Weiss attributes her success to never giving up. Plus, jewelry shopping from coast to coast and Wet Seal’s gilded age.
October 12, 2024
The School for First Ladies Is Now in Session
It’s a highly visible role that usually comes with no job description or salary. This group aims to assist. (And yes, first gentlemen are welcome.)
October 12, 2024
When Your Partner’s Ex Is Your Biggest Fan
Doug Emhoff’s ex-wife is one of Kamala Harris’s most vocal supporters. Their relationship has brought new attention to blended families, but mutual admiration isn’t always a given.
October 11, 2024
Are They Not Famous, or Are You in a Bubble?
A social media post about the Hollywood Reporter’s “A-List” of influencers inspired quite a few jokes online. But part of that was a misunderstanding.
October 11, 2024
‘Pod Save America’ Won’t Quit
The hosts of the political podcast have outlasted the wave of anti-Trump #Resistance that made it popular. That’s where things get complicated.
October 11, 2024
Kim Jones Leaving Fendi
From fashion world rumor to reality, another industry shake-up.
October 11, 2024
‘Brat’ Autumn Has Begun
A performance and art installation by Charli XCX lured her fans out of the club and into nature.
October 11, 2024
Who Said Self-Care Was for Young People?
How aging has affected six older Americans’ view of wellness and staying healthy.
October 11, 2024
Words of Wisdom
Selected quotes from 20 Years of Modern Love.
October 11, 2024
My Body Doesn’t Belong to You
In this essay from 2017, a young woman offers powerful testimony about the damaging effects of men’s possessiveness over women’s bodies.
October 11, 2024
From Wingman to Main Man
Wilson Payamps approached Cameron Kirk on behalf of a female friend. Lucky for him, she wasn’t Mr. Kirk’s type.
October 11, 2024
At 5:57 a.m., They Were Fighting. By 6 a.m., They Were Engaged.
Anthony Verderame and Julie Mollo had a deal to be engaged by the end of 2023. They made it — with a day to spare.
October 11, 2024
For Two Years, a Scent of Love Had Lingered
As colleagues, Ariana Silvestro and Nicholas Kluender developed feelings for each other in 2016, but waited to pursue them.
October 11, 2024
Finding More Than Produce at the Farmer’s Market
Jake Fohn and Grace Stearns met a year and a half ago after signing up for an analog dating experience at one of the market’s booths.
October 11, 2024
Stories That Changed Lives
For 20 years, Modern Love has recorded people’s lives. The column has also had real-life reverberations on readers.
October 11, 2024
Seven Ways to Love Better
Reading some 200,000 love stories has taught me a few lessons about love and life. Here are the ones that help me most.
October 11, 2024
Letters to My Younger Self
We asked essayists to write a letter to the person they were when they published their Modern Love essay. Here’s what they shared.
October 11, 2024
Where Did Modern Love Come From?
The column’s founding editor and the former Styles editor discuss the origin of Modern Love (which wasn’t originally going to be called Modern Love).
October 11, 2024
Is a $910 Fleece Actually Worth It?
Camping’s favorite material gets a luxury overhaul.
October 10, 2024
Sabrina Carpenter Had Her Fellow Honorees Talking at Time100 Next
The singer stayed out of sight before performing at a party celebrating young actors, musicians, politicians, doctors and more.
October 10, 2024
Claudia Conway Declares Her Independence
The scion and sometimes antagonist of two figures in Republican politics has re-emerged as an independent aiming to sway her fellow Gen-Z voters.
October 10, 2024
One-Stop Shop, From Scary to Merry
Known for its pop-up stores — and its army of seasonal workers — Spirit Halloween will try its hand at a longer run and a bigger holiday.
October 10, 2024
She’s Only Playing a Therapist, but the Revelations Are Real
The designer Bella Freud — a great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud — is using her podcast to “learn vicariously all the things I’ve secretly wanted to know” about celebrities.
October 10, 2024
Did a Small Dog Inspire the Next ‘It’ Bag?
A growing number of brands have embraced a new handbag shape that evokes the skinny, elongated bodies of dachshunds.
October 10, 2024
Meet the Mets’ Playoff Pumpkin, a Good-Luck Charm That Seems to Be Working
First baseman Pete Alonso picked up a cute and carvable souvenir on a recent trip to Milwaukee. Fans are pinning their postseason hopes on the lucky gourd.
October 9, 2024
Sarah Jessica Parker Leads the Charge in a Fashion-Forward Gala Season
The New York City Ballet drew a starry crowd to its annual fall fund-raiser, and Gustavo Dudamel performed at Carnegie Hall for the opening of its season.
October 9, 2024
The Many Meanings of Kamala Harris’s Glock
In a “60 Minutes” interview this week, the vice president shared the kind of gun she owns. Its associations with law enforcement and pop culture make it a potent symbol.
October 9, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Filled With Warm, Sugary Feelings’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 9, 2024
The Met’s Next Fashion Blockbuster Takes On the Politics of Race
With support from LeBron James, ASAP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and more.
October 9, 2024
My Grandmother Paid for My Sister’s I.V.F. I Feel Ripped Off!
A reader is miffed to learn that $13,000 was earmarked in her grandmother’s will for a younger sister’s fertility treatments. Should the sister reimburse her siblings?
October 9, 2024
The ‘Goth’ Volleyball Player Was Actually Toning Things Down
“I just wanted to look as much like myself as I could,” Nora Hayd said of the team headshot that made her an online sensation.
October 9, 2024
Yolanda Robinson, Wife of Mark Robinson, Has Had Scandals of Her Own
North Carolina’s second lady helped make her husband’s political foray possible. But her ventures — a day care and a nonprofit — also caused problems.
October 9, 2024
Protein, Pickles and Purists: There Are Many Ways to Drink Diet Coke
Opinions abound on how to customize the popular soda. Purists, meanwhile, will see you at McDonald’s.
October 8, 2024
Peter Hujar’s Only Book Is Back in Print. His Friends Say It’s About Time.
John Waters, Fran Lebowitz and other friends of the photographer, who died in 1987, remember an artist impatient for the recognition he’s only recently begun to receive.
October 8, 2024
A Taste for Vibes, and Sometimes Wine
Some Gen Z-ers and young millennials say the culture and aesthetics of wine meld with their lifestyles, whether they’re drinking or not.
October 8, 2024
Reading With My Father
A conversation through books.
October 8, 2024
Elon Musk’s Giant Leap
When one of the richest men in the world made a surprise cameo at a Trump rally in Butler, Pa., he did so with the gusto of a meme exploding.
October 7, 2024
Maggie Smith’s Face Has Something to Teach Us
Age is the ultimate luxury.
October 7, 2024
A Haunted House, Psychedelic Cats and Shrimp: Inside Nutter Butter’s Fever Dream
The cookie sandwich brand’s videos — funny, disturbing, fever-dreamlike — rack up tens of millions of views. The secret is lots of lore without much sense, the campaign’s strategists explain.
October 7, 2024
How Big Should a Handbag Be?
A reader wonders if it’s better to carry a small bag or a large one. Our critic explains the relationship between purse size and power.
October 7, 2024
How Hedi Slimane Changed Fashion
He has just left his fourth job at a big brand. Maybe it’s time he start one of his own. Would you buy that?
October 6, 2024
Paris Hilton Is Becoming a Fixture at Walmart
A new line of handbags expands the offerings of her brand at the big-box chain. Plus, rare Birkenstocks and a pink suit you may have seen.
October 5, 2024
Good News if You Want to Look ‘Demure’
Many brands in their spring 2025 collections offered ladylike alternatives to the flashy and revealing clothing that has proliferated in recent years.
October 5, 2024
Her 8-Year-Old Drove Herself to Target and Became an Internet Star
Tangie Wilson was sleeping when her daughter Zoe sneaked out of the house and drove to the store. The tale of how it all unfolded is as relatable as it is incredible.
October 4, 2024
The Savannah Bananas Needed a Bigger Stage
Everyone’s favorite dancing baseball team is taking its act almost exclusively to M.L.B. and football stadiums in 2025, with even more extreme changes on the horizon.
October 4, 2024
How Does Your Facial Hair Make You Feel?
We want to hear about how women’s experiences of having visible facial hair impact their day-to-day.
October 4, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg Tries His Hand at Fashion
Et tu, Zuck?
October 4, 2024
How to Stage a Viral Fashion Show
The French house Coperni closed Paris Fashion Week with a show at Disneyland Paris, capped off with a surprise runway appearance by Kylie Jenner.
October 4, 2024
We Were Just Voices in a Dark Room
Having barely met, we fell deep through late-night phone calls. Did that mean we were meant for each other?
October 4, 2024
A Welcome Break on ‘One of the Hardest Days’ of Her Life
Mary Kathryn Burke was ready for a drink after her mother was admitted to the hospital. Jonathan King messaged her at the right time.
October 4, 2024
They Met For the First Time Twice
Rieanna Stewart remembered Devin Miller from a brief encounter three years earlier. And then: “We both left time and space,” Ms. Stewart said.
October 4, 2024
Risking a Friendship on the Dance Floor
Emil Weinstein and Dr. Alix Masters took things to the next level with Lil Jon and the East Side Boyz playing in the background.
October 4, 2024
13 Days After Meeting, She Proposed on TV and He Followed Suit
Tessa Tookes and Joey Kirchner were both feeling down on love. Then they were cast on “Bachelor in Paradise Canada,” and had a change of heart (with the help of producers).
October 4, 2024
A Bartender, a Firefighter and a Giuliani Walk Onto a Fairway
The Brooklyn Open golf tournament attracts players whose backgrounds are as varied as their swings.
October 3, 2024
Give Them What They Want
Tulle, camouflage, denim and all those buckles: Paris Fashion Week had a little of everything.
October 3, 2024
With Little Luck on Dating Apps, Some Singles Shift to Pitch Decks
Using PowerPoint presentations, business cards and billboards, some daters are taking their own approach to finding love.
October 3, 2024
What Starts Conversation at a Brooklyn Girl Dinner?
Inside an intimate gathering with New York’s creative crust to celebrate a colorful shoe.
October 2, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘She Literally Ran From the Room’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 2, 2024
Beyoncé Released a Song and Levi’s Saw Its Moment
The denim brand was looking for ways to sell more apparel to women, and the megastar gave them a natural spokeswoman thanks to a song on “Cowboy Carter.”
October 2, 2024
The Whiplash of a Major Fashion World Shake-up
Celine shocked the industry by announcing that Hedi Slimane, its top designer, is leaving. Hours later, it surprised many again by naming his replacement.
October 2, 2024
Should I Press My Adult Son to Break Up With His Girlfriend?
A reader worries that her 29-year-old son is stringing along his girlfriend of nearly three years: She wants marriage and children, but he’s not sure she’s “the one.”
October 2, 2024
What Can Body Language Reveal on ‘Love Is Blind’?
As Season 7 begins, an expert says figuring out a participant’s motivation is both an art and a science.
October 2, 2024
The Best Trend of Fashion Month. And the Worst.
Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Miu Miu bring Paris Fashion Week to a close with some important takeaways.
October 2, 2024
The Politics of a Boring Suit
A night of few fireworks between the candidates was also a night of little sartorial flair. And that was the goal.
October 2, 2024
As Plant Sales Move Online, the Sill Closes Its Last Retail Store
A trendy company that embraced the plant craze of a decade ago has evolved to fill the needs of a changing demographic.
October 1, 2024
Alicia Keys, LaChanze and Kristin Chenoweth Gather to Support Black Theater
The stage stars were among more than 600 people who turned out for an evening of dinner and performances to benefit Black Theater United.
October 1, 2024
Who Invited Jack Nicholson to the Fashion Show?
In his latest feat of prosthetic fun, the performance artist Alexis Stone transformed himself into the actor at the Balenciaga runway show in Paris.
October 1, 2024
Jay Pharoah’s White Gold Cross Necklace
The “Saturday Night Live” alum — whose new comedy special, “Jared,” was just released — wears a cross around his neck not just as a symbol, but a reminder of how to live his life.
October 1, 2024
Sex Is Back on the Table in Paris
Balenciaga starts the heavy breathing. With shimmies from Hermès, Stella McCartney and Victoria Beckham.
October 1, 2024
They’ve Made Hats for McCain and Trump. And Obama and Harris.
One of the last remaining union-run hat factories in the country is in New Jersey. Over more than three decades, its workers have made hats for competing campaigns.
September 30, 2024
Why Do So Many Women Wear Giant Eyeglasses?
A reader wonders why more women start opting for chunky frames at a certain age. Our fashion critic explains the appeal.
September 30, 2024
The Verdict on Alessandro Michele’s Valentino
Major change is in the air, in all sorts of ways.
September 30, 2024
Kylie Jenner and Ayo Edebiri Toast a Starry Crowd at Paris Fashion Week
Actors, designers and musicians turned out at a party to celebrate the Business of Fashion’s annual index of industry leaders.
September 29, 2024
A ‘Perfect’ Take on Nantucket Style?
Scrutinizing the costumes in Netflix’s “The Perfect Couple.”
September 29, 2024
What to Wear Next
A brilliant Loewe collection, some good ideas from Courrèges and Junya Watanabe, and a step forward at Alexander McQueen.
September 29, 2024
Yes, You Can Swim in Louboutins
Christian Louboutin enlisted the French Olympic synchronized swimming team to introduce his new Miss Z stilettos at Paris Fashion Week.
September 28, 2024
An Artist Whose Subjects Step Out of His Paintings
Adam Dressner, a lawyer turned portrait artist, began painting eccentric New Yorkers a few years ago. Many of them made an appearance at a recent exhibition.
September 28, 2024
How Being a Middle Child Shaped an Actress’s Style
Issa Rae prefers attire with “symmetry” and avoids flashy clothes. Plus: vintage Ralph Lauren and the sudden end of a cult brand.
September 28, 2024
‘That’s a Lot of Diamonds’: Trump Lends Name to $100,000 Watch
A line of luxury watches was promoted by former President Donald J. Trump for its gold and its price tag. Watch experts are less enthusiastic about the quality.
September 27, 2024
Secrets of the Ultimate Celebrity Photographer
In a declining business, Kevin Mazur has thrived by gaining the trust of Beyoncé, Madonna and Taylor Swift. His motto: “Why wouldn’t you want to make people look good?”
September 27, 2024
This ‘Real Housewife’ Is Back for More
Jessel Taank hits a fashion week party — with Pavit in tow — and pours tequila behind a bar.
September 27, 2024
She Went Viral at 8. Now She’s Making Movies with Aubrey Plaza.
Maisy Stella stars in “My Old Ass,” a new coming-of-age film. After years as a child actor, she says it was going to high school that helped her prepare.
September 27, 2024
But Would Kamala Wear It?
In her sophomore collection Chloé’s Chemena Kamali offers a high summer vibe, but not too many suits. Schiaparelli and Rabanne also let the sun shine in.
September 27, 2024
He Was Open to Love — but Kept His Job a Secret
After Jonathan Filiberto, a medium known as Jonathan Mark, matched with Jessica Rega on a dating app, it took months before he shared what he did for a living.
September 27, 2024
I Decentered Men. Decentering Desire for Men Is Harder.
Organizing my life around some idyllic future husband has always felt wrong to me.
September 27, 2024
It Was Risky to Hold a Wedding in Ukraine. They Did It Anyway.
Ethan Bregman asked Olha Beskhmelnytsina to be his girlfriend on Feb. 23, 2022. The next day, the world had changed.
September 27, 2024
An Unexpected Spark Leads to a Journey of Acceptance
The actress Jessica Phillips and Chelsea Nachman, a theatrical publicist, felt an instant attraction after first meeting seven years ago. But it took a few years before their romance took off.
September 27, 2024
He Tried to Date Two Men. He Wasn’t Very Good at It.
After getting caught in a moment right out of a rom-com, it was clear Kevin Turner had a choice to make. He chose Dr. Nicholas France.
September 27, 2024
Now They’re Dance Partners for Life
Grayson Warrick is the son of a retired ballet dancer. Alyssa Hubbard grew up dancing. And the two first met in preschool in New York.
September 27, 2024
Inside the Intimate U.N. Week Dinner Party at Eleven Madison Park
Celebrities including Pharrell Williams and Forest Whitaker ate plant-based dishes (and admired the kitchen) during an event to toast UNESCO, the U.N. cultural agency.
September 26, 2024
The Story of the African Diaspora, Told Through Its Fashions
By examining the work of designers of African descent, a new exhibition in Manhattan finds common threads and, more interestingly, divergences.
September 26, 2024
Do Sassy, Jane and xoJane Mean Anything to You?
Jane Pratt, one of the most influential editors of the last few decades, returns to media with her aptly titled project Another Jane Pratt Thing.
September 26, 2024
5 Moments of Joy From Hoda Kotb’s Run on ‘Today’
The morning show host announced that she’s stepping down after more than 25 years at NBC filled with laughter, tears and the occasional glass of wine.
September 26, 2024
A’s Fans Cheered. Then They Protested. Now They Mourn.
Fan groups that once partnered with Oakland’s ownership turned into its most vocal critics. With nothing left to fight, they will stage a funeral of sorts.
September 26, 2024
What Does Baseball Lose When the A’s Leave Oakland?
A team’s plan to build a palace in Las Vegas highlights a cultural shift in the American sports experience, driven by a single factor: money.
September 26, 2024
A King of Cool Casual’s Next Act
With a new store, Steven Alan is trying to reconjure the magic of the boutique that put him on the fashion map.
September 26, 2024
Everyone Looks Good in Black and White
A photo booth on Manhattan’s Lower East Side is drawing long lines of young people who yearn for physical media.
September 26, 2024
Why Does My iPhone Keep Asking Me to Check In With My Ex?
An iPhone feature has some users baffled as they are asked to share their location with work acquaintances, dead relatives and people on other continents.
September 26, 2024
Why Oakland Is Saying Goodbye to Pro Baseball
The Major League Baseball team the Athletics played their final games this week in the Oakland Coliseum, which has been their home base in California for the past half-century. They’re expected to relocate to Las Vegas for 2028 at the whim of their billionaire owner, John Fisher, and in the meantime play in a minor-league ballpark in Sacramento. Jack Nicas of The New York Times explains how the plan to build a stadium in Las Vegas is driven by a single factor — money — and what it’s meant to Oakland.
September 26, 2024
Balmain’s Beauty Pageant of All Ages
Olivier Rousteing’s new muse is … makeup? For everyone.
September 26, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Had a Second Chance’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
September 25, 2024
What Is Galaxy Gas, and Why Are Young People Inhaling It?
The popularity of videos that show young people inhaling nitrous oxide from whipped cream chargers has prompted TikTok to block searches, and the vendor to halt sales.
September 25, 2024
You Don’t Need to Share That Meta A.I. Post
A message on Instagram falsely claims that whoever shares it can legally bar Meta from sharing their data and photos. Don’t fall for it.
September 25, 2024
My Parents Are Cash-Strapped. Why Won’t They Sell Some of Their Land?
Unable to treat her parents as often as she would like, a reader is unsure how to encourage them to take a big step toward financial self-reliance.
September 25, 2024
Donald Trump Embraces ‘Love’
Politicians often lean toward hyperbole, but the frequent use of the word “love” in the former president’s fund-raising notes is an increasingly common tactic for him.
September 25, 2024
Conveying Confidence Through Clothing
Signs of self-assurance were apparent in outfits on and off the runways at Milan Fashion Week.
September 25, 2024
Is This What Female Strength Looks Like?
Saint Laurent and Dior struggle with the answer.
September 25, 2024
Paul Simon Plays Rare New York Show in a Downtown Loft
The 82-year old singer received several standing ovations at an exclusive SoHo Sessions performance that drew fans including Kevin Bacon, Jerry Seinfeld and Amy Schumer.
September 25, 2024
What are Your Unusual Holiday Traditions?
For many people, celebrating the winter holidays means marking it in eccentric and sometimes downright inexplicable ways.
September 24, 2024
Amal Clooney, Cate Blanchett and Sting Cap a Starry Week of Galas
Hollywood luminaries gathered for the Albie Awards; and the New York Philharmonic and the Metropolitan Opera drew a crowd of philanthropists and Broadway stars to Lincoln Center.
September 24, 2024
A Pygmy Hippo Is Stealing Hearts (and Biting Zookeepers)
Moo Deng, whose name translates to “bouncy pork,” has united the internet while following a familiar path to stardom.
September 24, 2024
Arséma Thomas’s Watch
Wearing her perfectly imperfect watch helps the “She Taught Love” star feel close to her late father.
September 24, 2024
The Most Famous Cafe in Paris Preps for a New Generation
For Les Deux Magots, 2024 is more than a milestone.
September 24, 2024
Getting Old Never Looked So Ugly
“The Substance” figures in the long line of movies about what you might call menopausal derangement syndrome — the ostensibly crazy-making tragedy of a woman living past 50.
September 23, 2024
Inspired by a Children’s Book, They’re Having a ‘Strega Nona September’
A pasta-making witch from a beloved 1975 fable is being hailed online as the blueprint for a very specific strain of autumnal coziness.
September 23, 2024
Is It Time to Rename the Pussy-Bow Blouse?
A reader proposes retiring a fashion term often interpreted as a double entendre. Our fashion critic explains the origins of the tie-neck blouse and its name.
September 23, 2024
A Moment in Time, Preserved in Polyester
Vintage soccer jerseys have become a streetwear staple, and a target of major investors. Their real appeal lies in the memories they conjure.
September 23, 2024
A Surprise Season of Stranger Things
Standout shows from Bally and Bottega Veneta bring Milan Fashion Week to a close. Gucci, Versace and Moschino do some recycling.
September 22, 2024
A Republican and a Democrat Sit Across From Each Other. There’s No Punchline.
One Small Step, an initiative that facilitates conversations between people with opposing views, is trying to tackle political polarization.
September 22, 2024
A Writer Walks Into a Rave
Party-hopping across boroughs with Emily Witt, whose new memoir takes her from literary New York to the city’s underground nightlife scenes.
September 21, 2024
Naomi Campbell Won’t Stop Her Children From Modeling
As long as they get good grades. Plus: a new top editor at i-D magazine and a nascent ‘it’ bag.
September 21, 2024
10 Unexpected Places Romance Blossomed This Summer
Readers share their stories of serendipitous meet-cutes at retreats, museums, cooking classes and grocery stores.
September 21, 2024
‘Do You Need a Ride?’
Escaping a kidnapper at age 12.
September 21, 2024
Who Is the ‘Skinny Influencer’ Who Was Barred From TikTok?
Liv Schmidt has inspired debates with videos that some believe encourage disordered eating. One social media site tried to remove her.
September 20, 2024
Pat Field: Do What You Love, and You Will Make Things Happen
The costume designer of “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” now 82, still heeds her family’s advice.
September 20, 2024
Prada vs. the Algorithm
Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons take on the style echo chamber. Fendi celebrates choice.
September 20, 2024
The Conversation That Changed Their Relationship Forever
When Samantha Rosensweig, who is well versed at lip reading, picked up on a chat John-Jay Pontrelli had with his cousin, she used the opening.
September 20, 2024
One Week After Meeting, a Bloody Nose and an ‘I Love You’
Gregory Addicott was on another date when he met Christopher Traina. Six weeks later, they became official and began a “press tour,” introducing each other to their respective families and friends.
September 20, 2024
I Wanted to Crave Him, Not Have Him
Our intense connection fit no category. Would we be allowed to keep it?
September 20, 2024
A Hollywood Actress Finds a Farm, and Her Leading Man, in the Midwest
Torrey DeVitto, whose father was Billy Joel’s drummer and mother is Stevie Nicks’s best friend, is a famous actress in her own right. She found love with Jared LaPine in Kalamazoo, Mich.
September 20, 2024
When a Morning Person and a Night Person Fall in Love
Despite differing schedules, Kelly Downey and Gregory Harrington, a celebrated violinist, found a way to make things work.
September 20, 2024
Tupperware (the Brand) May Fail. Tupperware (the Word) Will Survive.
The company behind the resealable containers filed for bankruptcy, but the term outgrew its origins decades ago.
September 19, 2024
Anna Delvey Needs More Than a Bedazzled Ankle Monitor to Win
The former fake heiress let her tracking device steal the show in her “Dancing With the Stars” debut. To survive another week, she may need to show some emotion.
September 19, 2024
The Art of Dressing Gracefully
This season at London Fashion Week, outfits on and off the runway felt a bit more mature.
September 19, 2024
A Gay Brand Endured, and Evolved. So Did Its Founders.
For 30 years, David Lauterstein has been making jockstraps, harnesses and other gear with his partner. In a new memoir, he paints a (very) colorful portrait of gay New York in the 1990s.
September 19, 2024
How to Own Something by the Punk Poet Jun Takahashi
GU, Uniqlo’s trendier sibling, is opening its first store outside Asia in SoHo, collaborating with the subversively witty Jun Takahashi of Undercover.
September 19, 2024
‘Beast Games’ Contestants File Lawsuit Claiming ‘Dangerous Conditions’ on Set
A group of people who participated in the reality competition show this summer are suing MrBeast’s production company.
September 18, 2024
In the Front Row at a MAGA Fashion Show
On the runway were ball gowns, sequined jackets and, yes, hats.
September 18, 2024
Olivia Wilde, Chloe Fineman and Rosie Perez Buzz at TriBeCa Power Lunch
Influential women in entertainment talked politics, fashion week and fall travel plans at a party to support emerging filmmakers.
September 18, 2024
Let the Bidding on Her Great Taste Begin
The society fixture, decorator and philanthropist Mica Ertegun helped define the tastes of an era. Now her great collections are going on the block.
September 18, 2024
My Grandniece Was Thrown Out of Her House for Being Gay. What Can I Do?
Because of a family rift, the girl is unaware that she has an uncle in a 35-year same-sex relationship who wants to help. Is it possible to reach out without creating trouble?
September 18, 2024
Steve From ‘Blue’s Clues’ Was Here for Us All Along
The former star of a beloved children’s show survived the rumors of his own demise and then found a new home on social media. He is still ready to listen.
September 18, 2024
What’s It Like When Your Mom Is the ‘Golden Bachelorette’?
The adult children of contestants on dating shows about older people speak out.
September 18, 2024
The King Cole Bar Reopens, Moodier Than Before
After a major renovation, a cozy gathering spot at the St. Regis New York is ready to serve.
September 18, 2024
Just a Really Fantastic Fashion Show
Francesco Risso creates a triumphant Marni collection.
September 18, 2024
A Trip to Target Caused a Stir. Because the Driver Was 8.
A missing girl and reports of an erratic driver turned out to be related, with police officers in Ohio finding the girl safe, and enjoying a drink.
September 17, 2024
Tiny Love Stories: ‘This Quiet, Handsome Cowboy Would Never Notice’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
September 17, 2024
Can Milan’s Craziest Fashion Brand Grow Up?
Sunnei, at 10, has become one of the hot shows of Milan Fashion Week. Can its founders move on to the next level?
September 17, 2024
Junk Food, High Art
Noah Verrier’s oil painting of an Uncrustables sandwich sold for $4,999. It looks delicious.
September 17, 2024
Celebrating a Very Fashionable Middle Age
Once upon a time the London scene was wild and revolutionary. Now its fashion week is 40. What happens when the wild child of dress grows up?
September 17, 2024
11 Notable Fashion Books Out This Fall
Iris Apfel, Diane Keaton and Henri Bendel are just some of the style icons featured in the pages of this season’s most fashionable titles.
September 17, 2024
Phaedra Parks’s Diamond Bracelet
Currently in “Dancing With the Stars,” the reality television star wears an extravagant Mother’s Day gift — one she proudly helped pay for.
September 17, 2024
With ‘No Ordinary’ Fans, Sade Night Turns 10
Fans of all ages slow-danced and lip-synced deep into the night, united by their shared love for Sade, an R&B star who has expanded her audience through social media.
September 16, 2024