Monday, September 30, 2019

Iris van Herpen Designs for Nature

The Dutch couturière applies her skills to the revamped Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden.

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Blood, Money, Oil. And Clothes.

What else is there to talk about? Balenciaga, Givenchy and Valentino get in on the conversation.

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The Most Watched Editor at Fashion Week

Sara Moonves, the new editor in chief of W, has been around the limelight all her life. Now the attention is on her.

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Kara Walker Takes a Monumental Jab at Britannia

Using the Tate Modern as her stage, Ms. Walker examines the empire, the debate over memorials and the tragedy of Emmett Till. Is London ready?

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Sunday, September 29, 2019

What Really Happened at Sonia Rykiel

How an adored French brand ended up in liquidation.

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Forever 21, Which Helped Popularize Fast Fashion, to File for Bankruptcy

The retailer fell victim to the eroding power of shopping malls and said it would cease operations in 40 countries and close up to 178 stores in the U.S.

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In the Age of the Yellow Vests, Designer Jeans. Really?

Celine’s Hedi Slimane says this is what we want now. Haider Ackermann and Rei Kawakubo have other ideas.

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Saturday, September 28, 2019

A ‘Grand Séducteur,’ With Politicians and the Press

Jacques Chirac had a habit of turning on the charm. It worked with the French public, with women and even, at times, with the media.

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For Bride (and Groom) Gifting: Think Inside The Box

Couples can plan and prepare for their big day with monthly subscription and curated gift boxes filled with useful wedding day essentials.

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Debbie Does Dress

How a young photographer’s impulse purchase wended its way into punk history.

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The Tide is High (Really), but Debbie Harry is Staying Put

“I should put a disclaimer on the cover,” she said of her new memoir. “I don’t know if any of this is real or not.”

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Friday, September 27, 2019

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G.M. Restores Workers’ Health Coverage as Strike Continues

With the United Auto Workers walkout in its 11th day, the company reversed a decision to cut off employees’ medical insurance at the end of the month.

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Finn Wittrock of ‘Judy’ Visits His Old Juilliard Haunts

The 34-year-old actor seeks “the real Finn Wittrock experience.”

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Finn Wittrock of ‘Judy’ Visits His Old Juilliard Haunts

The 34-year-old actor seeks “the real Finn Wittrock experience.”

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Want to Avoid Babies on Flights? Japan Airlines Offers a Seating Map

Smiling child icons on the airline’s website show ticket buyers where toddlers and babies will be sitting.

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A Muffin to Top Them All

It may not be as trendy as kouign-amann or Cronuts, but a buttered, toasted corn muffin is a thing of beauty.

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The Gift of the Missing Men

A long line of absentee fathers taught me a lesson in love that was hard to undo. It also gave me a powerful tribe of matriarchs.

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Inside the Fashion Bubble

Rick Owens and Loewe went over the rainbow but Off-White got a bit wet.

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A Gucci Name Comes with Baggage

Patricia Gucci stayed away from luxury for more than 20 years. But now she has a high-end luggage label.

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A 19th-Century Home in Brooklyn Gets a 21st-Century Makeover

For passive-house proponents, an ornate 1889 house in Bed-Stuy presented the ultimate challenge: How do you embrace the future without destroying the past?

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How a Salon Host Spends Her Sundays

Susan MacTavish Best, who organizes elaborate dinner parties in her SoHo loft, gets the day started by running 14 miles. And ice cream.

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Five Places to Visit in Provincetown, Mass., with John Derian

The summer crowds have faded in this bohemian Cape Cod haven. But the designer and home goods retailer is a fan of P-town in autumn and shares his go-to spots.

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Where Do We Stand on the Exclamation Point?

Some people who have been told to avoid them are wondering. (The rest of us don’t care!)

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Who’s Irish Now?

The Rose of Tralee International Festival takes stock of Irish manners and Irish meanings.

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Thursday, September 26, 2019

Impeach … Gate? What, if Anything, Will We Call This Moment?

Are we sick of the suffix “gate”? We’re all whistle-gating in the dark.

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Argentine Malbecs, With an Eye Toward Terroir

This category of wine has become the generic red of bars and restaurants. But what can it be when made with careful, conscientious intent?

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Finding Wine and Meaning in Ancient Vineyards

Old vines are cultural treasures that deepen our understanding and the ties between present and past, as these wines from Chile’s Itata Valley do.

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Cecilia Chiang, a Pioneering Restaurateur, Marks a Century of Flavors

Turning 99, the San Francisco chef who changed the way Americans regarded Chinese cuisine, is still a joyful force in the kitchen.

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My Grown-Up, Live-In Boyfriend Is Really Close With His Mother. Ugh.

A reader dreads Mom’s first visit.

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Karl Lagerfeld Remembered With White Shirts

As the Chanel designer loved the garment, friends and admirers create a charity project to honor him.

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Time to Trot Out the Fishnets and Put on a Show

A museum exhibition offers an empathetic look at the intimate lives of sex workers in the L.G.B.T. community.

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Sophie Turner, Michelle Williams and Drake at Emmys Parties

HBO celebrates a big night for “Game of Thrones.”

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The Climate Crisis Crowds the Catwalks

Plants at Dior! Social media madness at Margiela! Nighttime shenanigans at Saint Laurent!

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Dries Van Noten and Christian Lacroix: A Collaboration 2-Step

“Dries, you don’t need me.” “But I did need you very much.”

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The Collaboration to End All Collaborations

Dries Van Noten and Christian Lacroix team up.

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A Bodega With Kale and Activism on the Menu

A Los Angeles take on the New York neighborhood staple harks back to social justice programs of the ’60s.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019

A LITTLE HATRED by Joe Abercrombie

The Age of Madness series opens with a war erupting during a time of change.

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THE STALKING by Heather Graham

The 29th book in the Krewe of Hunters series. Cheyenne Donegal and Andre Broussard overcome their personal misgivings to find a killer in the bayou.

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LAND OF WOLVES by Craig Johnson

The 15th book in the Longmire series. Back from Mexico, Sheriff Longmire must deal with a wolf and a killer on the loose.

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Kal Penn Reads ‘First I Met My Children, Then Their Mother. They’re Related.’

The creator and star of “Sunnyside” reads an essay about a sperm donor who finds both offspring and love.

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The Butterfly, a SoHo Bar Filled With Socialites

The lounge brings together former night life rivals Nur Khan and John McDonald.

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Mattel, Maker of Barbie, Debuts Gender-Neutral Dolls

The “Creatable World” dolls can be styled with short or long hair, and skirts, pants or both.

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Match.com Used Fake Ads to Swindle Users, F.T.C. Says

In a lawsuit, the government agency contended that the dating site tried to dupe hundreds of thousands of consumers into buying dating subscriptions.

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Jonathan Van Ness of ‘Queer Eye’ Comes Out

The reality-show star says he’s living with H.I.V., and speaks about being an addict and a sexual abuse survivor.

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The Grandest of Watches Encroach on the Football Field

Fancy watches aren’t just for golf and tennis anymore. But, players are discovering, what’s on your wrist might not result in emotional fulfillment.

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Before Sex, the Straitjacket?

Gucci flirts with restraint and provocation — and gets called out.

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The Climate Crisis (and Other Problems) Crowd the Catwalk

Plants at Dior! Social media madness at Margiela! Nighttime shenanigans at Saint Laurent!

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Plastic Surgery and the Secret World of Instagram Dolls

An Instagram community of “doll pages” lets women find valuable information about body-sculpting journeys.

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Time to Trot Out the Fishnets and Put on a Show

A museum exhibition offers an empathetic look at the intimate lives of sex workers in the L.G.B.T. community.

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The Motorcycle Whisperer

Hugh Mackie represents a dying breed in the five boroughs: bikers.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The Truth About Olivier Rousteing

In a surprising new documentary, the Balmain designer leaves the Instagram filters behind and goes searching for his origins.

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Big Spider Love: The Brooch That Ate Brexit

A British judge wore a large arachnid pin to rule against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s suspension of Parliament. Social media went crazy.

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Weeknight Dinner Around the World

We asked 18 families to show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight.

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When the Antiques Have to Go

With spare interiors and light colors all the rage right now, selling a home filled with period pieces can be a challenge.

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Behind a Hidden Door, a Sleek Lair for Escaping New York

An unmarked gallery in Greenwich Village is the entryway to Frevo, and its suave tasting menus with a modern-French sensibility.

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Melania Trump’s Say-Nothing State Dinner Dress

Her dress at the Australian state dinner wasn’t just understated, it was an absence of statement.

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Would You Like a Tiny Fish With That?

Anchovies are gaining ground as a tasty and sustainable option.

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Jameela Jamil Does Her Own Makeup — Sometimes in a Car

The outspoken “Good Place” actress says: “I want to look like me.”

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For Sale: Elegant Country Homes, Downton Abbey-Adjacent

Sellers in a rural corner of England hope the “sprinkle of glamour” from the movie sequel to the TV series will bring a new wave of buyers.

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Monday, September 23, 2019

Photos and Highlights From the 2019 Emmys Red Carpet

Moments from the pre-show for television’s biggest night.

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Emmy Ratings Sink to New Low in Era of ‘Peak TV’

A record-low 6.9 million viewers tuned in to Sunday’s broadcast of the Emmy Awards on Fox, according to Nielsen, a 32 percent drop from last year.

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Sophie Turner, Michelle Williams and Drake at Emmys Parties

HBO celebrates a big night for “Game of Thrones.”

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U.S.-Japan Trade Deal May Be Delayed Over Car Tariffs

The United States and Japan may miss a deadline to sign a trade deal this week, as Japan tries to obtain a guarantee that President Trump will not tax its cars.

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Do They Give Out Pulitzers for Chicken Recipes?

Because this tangy sheet-pan number from Alison Roman could be a contender.

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The Emmy Red Carpet Photos

Here’s the best of last night’s red carpet.

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Beep. Ding. Vroom. Electric Cars Need to Make Noise for Safety, but What Kind?

As electric cars become more popular, engineers, driven by government regulators, are crafting the sounds that will define the highways of the future.

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Before Sex, the Straitjacket?

Gucci flirts with restraint and provocation — and gets called out.

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Before Sex, the Straitjacket?

Gucci flirts with restraint and provocation — and gets called out.

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Seeing What Bill Cunningham Saw

Some would-be street muses knew exactly what the fashion photographer was after, writes the photo editor of a new collection of his work. They “put their foot forward or held their handbag aloft or tilted their hat-topped head just so.”

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Shopping for Swivel Chairs

They’re not just fun — they’re practical, too. How many things can you say that about?

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Sunday, September 22, 2019

Tinder Created a Show to Give Its Users Something to Hook Up About

A choose-your-own-adventure series is designed to give young Tinder swipers something to talk about.

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Emmys Red Carpet: Live Updates

Live-ish updates from television’s biggest night.

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Tekashi 69: Can He Disappear After Testifying Against the Bloods?

He became a star witness for prosecutors, drawing death threats. Can a viral sensation now truly disappear? And would he want to?

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Next Spring, Next Trends

We’re about halfway through the fashion show season and favorites are beginning to emerge.

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J. Lo Wins Milan. Fashion Comes Second.

Recycling of scenarios and silhouettes at Versace, Armani and Missoni; renovation at Marni.

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Disney’s Bob Iger: VersaClimbed Straight to the Top

Hollywood’s nicest C.E.O. satellite-dishes on Katzenberg, Murdoch and why he, too, is disturbed by Twitter.

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Saturday, September 21, 2019

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Gabrielle Bernstein Loves a Routine

The self-help writer just wants you to live your best life.

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Jonathan Van Ness of ‘Queer Eye’ Comes Out

The reality-show star opens up about being an addict, a sexual abuse survivor and H.I.V. positive.

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Melania Trump’s Say-Nothing State Dinner Dress

Her dress at the Australian state dinner wasn’t just understated, it was an absence of statement.

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The Grandest of Watches Encroach on the Football Field

Fancy watches aren’t just for golf and tennis anymore. But, players are discovering, what’s on your wrist might not result in emotional fulfillment.

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Friday, September 20, 2019

Suzanne Whang, Former Host of ‘House Hunters,’ Dies at 56

The actress and comedian served as the on-camera host and narrator for the enormously popular show for nearly a decade starting in 1999.

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California Sues the Trump Administration in Its Escalating War Over Auto Emissions

California, joined by 23 other states, sued to block the administration’s unprecedented reversal of the state’s authority to set its own rules on climate-warming car emissions.

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Keke Palmer Breaks Out Her Hip-Hop Dance Moves

A star of “Hustlers” and host of “Good Morning America” brushes up on her popping in a Times Square studio.

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Save the Children Turns 100

Benefits were also held for the American Theater Wing and the High Line.

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Invasion of the Clowns

All of a sudden, they’re everywhere. Why?

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Wishing the World Could Be More Soft

She expected to give birth on Christmas Day. What happened instead was too hard to explain.

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Ben Platt Unleashes His Inner Egomaniac in ‘The Politician’

The actor, singer and former “Dear Evan Hansen” star discovers that Ryan Murphy, Richard Linklater and Stephen Sondheim are speaking the language he wants to hear.

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‘Is It Theater or Is It Real?’

At Moschino, Bottega Veneta and Fendi, inquiring minds want to know.

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How the ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Costume Designer Spends Her Sundays

Donna Zakowska surrounds herself with vintage garments and accessories, dreaming up outfits for retro characters (and puppets).

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For These Black Women in Texas, Rodeo Is a Way of Life

Raising children, keeping a job and riding horses for a cheering crowd — life on the all-black professional rodeo circuit.

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When Dictionaries Wade Into the Gender (Non)Binary

Merriam-Webster announced an additional definition for “they”: a third-person, singular pronoun for nonbinary people. And Oxford has been criticized for its entry under “woman.”

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The New Hangout in Columbus? Distilleries

One of the country’s fastest-growing cities has seen a surge in homegrown distilleries that are drawing customers with tasting rooms, restaurants and bottle shops.

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Brands Beware: Influencer Impostors Want Your Free Stuff

A niche form of identity theft is sweeping Instagram.

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How Telecommuting Has Changed Real Estate

As more people are able to work from home, housing priorities have changed, and different places and types of housing have become more popular.

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Now Tinder Wants You to Have Your First Date on Tinder

A choose-your-own-adventure series is designed to give young Tinder swipers something to talk about.

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Thursday, September 19, 2019

YouTube Is About to Demote a Wide Swath of Its Creators

YouTube is changing who it will verify and why. Creators say they’re baffled and upset.

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‘It’s Not Full Citizenship’: What It Means to Be Puerto Rican Post-María

In his new book, “Fantasy Island,” Ed Morales recounts the history of the island’s relationship with the United States.

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Ed Buck to Face Federal Drug Charge in Gemmel Moore’s Death, Official Says

Mr. Moore, 26, was one of two men who died in Mr. Buck’s apartment in under two years.

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Is It Time to Quit Vaping?

Health officials have recommended that people refrain from using e-cigarettes as they investigate a severe lung illness that has killed seven people. Here are some things to consider.

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Female Artists Made Little Progress in Museums Since 2008, Survey Finds

In the past decade, only 11 percent of all work acquired by the country’s top museums was by women.

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The Fashion Week Diary of Sandy Liang, Fleece Phenom

‘Gorpcore’ jackets and ’90s-inspired comfort items have made her one of the most sought-after designers in New York.

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I Buy Kegs for the Office. Do I Have to Buy Tampons, Too?

Here’s the difference between ‘nice to have’ and ‘need to have’ products at work.

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Treating the Incredible Shrinking Vagina

What is “vaginal atrophy,” and how can you stop it?

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What Do Pants Have to Do With Professionalism?

A woman thinks that her female colleague’s low-cut slacks are inappropriate for the workplace. Should she say something?

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Rock Star Patti Smith, Making Paris Swoon

She is working toward a third act as a novelist, and her new book, “Year of the Monkey,” blends fact and fiction.

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‘Too Much Fashion, Too Much Clothes, Too Much Everything’

Miuccia Prada has a different idea. And other kinds of sustainable fashion at Jil Sander and Brunello Cucinelli.

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School Shooting Hoodies Draw Outrage From Survivors

A New York street wear company showcased sweatshirts last week featuring bullet holes and the names of schools where students have been killed in mass shootings.

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A Powerful Lure: Owning a Guesthouse in Morocco

For many expatriates, the exotic port city of Essaouira seems a perfect place to settle. But finding success in business can be challenging.

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Does Your Dog Need Swim Lessons?

The most common setting where dogs drown is in swimming pools.

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019

ROBERT B. PARKER'S THE BITTEREST PILL by Reed Farrel Coleman

Police chief Jesse Stone must catch the perpetrators behind the opioid epidemic in the town of Paradise.

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IT by Stephen King

The fears of seven teenagers are rekindled in their adult lives by the terrifying title character. Originally published in 1986.

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THE HANDMAID'S TALE by Margaret Atwood

Men and women in a dystopian future. The basis of the Hulu series; originally published in 1985.

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KILLER INSTINCT by James Patterson and Howard Roughan

The second book in the Instinct series. When an act of terror strikes New York, Dr. Reinhart and Detective Needham go after a sociopath.

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THE TITANIC SECRET by Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul

The 11th book in the Isaac Bell series. Dirk Pitt finds a document that brings a mystery from 1911 back to life.

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THE TESTAMENTS by Margaret Atwood

In a sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” old secrets bring three women together as the Republic of Gilead’s theocratic regime shows signs of decay.

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THE INSTITUTE by Stephen King

Children with special talents are abducted and sequestered in an institution where the sinister staff seeks to extract their gifts through harsh methods.

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Issa Rae Reads ‘Even in Real Life, There Were Screens Between Us’

The Modern Love podcast revisits an essay about love in the digital age.

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All the Writers’ Workshops

The big business of encouraging the words.

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Marina Schiano, Distinctive Presence in the Fashion World, Dies at 77

Leaving home in Italy as a teenager, she modeled for Vogue and other magazines before carving out a high-profile career as an executive and stylist.

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What’s Your Great Beauty Idea?

Rather than tell you what beauty products you should want, Volition Beauty, a crowdsourced start-up, wants to loop you into the process.

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Critics Love Prada. Shoppers Haven’t. What Now?

One of the most influential luxury brands of modern times has not sold well in recent years. But there are signs of a comeback.

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In Italy, Five-Star Shopping

Exclusive luxury goods are as close as your hotel lobby.

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The Untold Story of Supreme Style

Mary Wilson, a founding member of the rock trio, is ready for her fashion close-up.

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Does Influencer Grammar Matter?

In Southeast Asia, watchdog accounts call out misspelled and otherwise muddled English-language captions.

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Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Madewell Diverges From J. Crew as a Darling of Casual America

The fashion brand filed for an I.P.O. last week, a move signifying how much better positioned it is than its parent company for the current retail environment.

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Cokie and Steven Roberts: A Half-Century of Changing Together

“Candor is overrated. I don’t mean deception or secrets. I mean real mutual respect, which leads to being gentle, loving, cautious and careful at times.”

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They Are What You Eat

A visit to the headquarters of your favorite mall foods.

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The Awkward but Essential Art of Office Chitchat

We regret to inform you that you need to make small talk with your co-workers. Here’s how to master it.

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Women Poop. At Work. Get Over It.

It’s time to smash the pootriarchy.

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Company Socializing Has Become Work

Two words: Mandatory. Fun.

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The Plight of the Office Introvert

Open-plan seating. Brainstorming sessions. Shudder.

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Personality Tests Are the Astrology of the Office

Psychometric tests like Color Code, Myers-Briggs and DiSC have become a goofy part of corporate life. But what happens when we take them seriously?

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Young People Are Going to Save Us All From Office Life

Gen Z-ers and millennials have been called lazy and entitled. Could they, instead, be among the first to understand the proper role of work in life?

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A Harvard Professor Doubles Down: If You Take Epstein’s Money, Do It in Secret

A conversation with Lawrence Lessig about Jeffrey Epstein, M.I.T. and reputation laundering.

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The Evolution of Emma Chamberlain

By 18, Emma Chamberlain had dropped out of school and changed the world of online video.

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Dressing for the Great British Identity Crisis

Keep calm and layer on. And other Brexit-busting ideas from Burberry, JW Anderson and Simone Rocha.

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For One Playwright, It Wouldn’t Be Home Without a Little Melodrama

When Theresa Rebeck first saw her Brooklyn brownstone, it was falling apart. She took it as a challenge.

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Was the Gap Ever Cool? A Look at 50 Years in Denim and Khaki

From one street corner in San Francisco to every mall in America.

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Monday, September 16, 2019

New Yorkers and Their Skates, From Discos to Commutes

Roller-skating has long been a part of New York life and continues to thrive. But it will be remembered most for its popularity during the disco era.

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In Love With ‘Wonderful Things’

Tim Walker’s fashion photography, with flaming Spitfires to prowling leopards, is going on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum.

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An Anthony Bourdain Auction Will Include His Treasured Knife

A year after the celebrity chef’s death, some of his things are going on sale to benefit his family and the Culinary Institute of America.

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Where Mexican Folk Ballads Meet Trap Music

‘Trapcorridos’ — tales of love, bandits, heroes and gangsters — are a sensation in California and Mexico.

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Sunday, September 15, 2019

Autoworkers Union Calls for Strike Against G.M.

The union and G.M. remain far apart on most of the major issues on the table. The strike plan was authorized at a meeting of U.A.W. regional leaders in Detroit.

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After Kanye, After Virgil, After Heron

The hip-hop generation has arrived in luxury fashion. Here, haute street wear’s next generation of innovators and inspirations.

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Pandora Plots a Comeback. Think Pink.

The world’s largest jewelry company by volume hopes new designs, marketing and store changes will reverse a sales slide.

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Tiffany Creates Another Reason for Men to Shop

With silver tankards and billiard balls in blue, the jewelry house puts emphasis on a new collection.

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Saturday, September 14, 2019

Romancing the Feng Shui

Was I blocking love in my Harlem apartment? Could clearing out under my bed open the door to my love life?

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Does Hispanic Heritage Month Need a Rebrand?

For starters, why is “Hispanic” still part of the name?

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Watch The ‘Modern Love’ TV Show Trailer

If Modern Love is your favorite column or podcast, it may soon be your favorite TV show. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 18.

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Who Is Caroline Calloway? An Explainer

She’s a minor influencer. Her currency is attention. And, as we learned Tuesday, she had help.

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Why Does Everything Smell, So Peacefully, of Lavender?

A plant’s journey from calming to common.

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They’re Coming! How a Joke About Area 51 May Lure Thousands of Partygoers

The organizers of one alien-themed party went their separate ways this week, leading to accusations of secrecy and poor planning.

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What the Skateboarders are Wearing at the LES Skate Park

An asphalt expanse under the Manhattan Bridge is still a place to flex your skate moves and your style.

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Kim Gordon’s Other Life

The art star queen of New York cool has started afresh in the creative hubbub of Los Angeles, just like everyone else.

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Friday, September 13, 2019

Gucci Vies to Be Even Greener

Amid growing scrutiny, the luxury house aims to have a fully carbon-neutral supply chain before the end of September.

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Dior Finally Says No to Sauvage

Why luxury fashion and cultural appropriation are on a collision course.

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Kanye West’s New Yeezy Shoes Draw Comparisons to Crocs and a Colander

White, slip-on and dotted with holes, the unreleased shoes got decidedly mixed reviews after pictures of them emerged.

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Honoring 9/11 Victims

Benefits were held by Cantor Fitzgerald and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

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You Can’t Go to College With Your Kid. But You Can Pretend on Facebook.

Cure for the empty nest or parental monitoring gone awry?

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New Hope, New Pain, Same Old Divorce

As a queer woman, I fought for the right to be married. Now I’m fighting for the space to be human.

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Wait — What’s All the Drama?

This week: Modern Love on TV; Caroline Calloway and Natalie Beach; the good news about where fashion is going.

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Thursday, September 12, 2019

Secrets of ‘Downton Abbey’ Style

They may not be on the London Fashion Week catwalks, but the film’s clothes are going to matter.

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Talk of the Middle-School Car Pool Line

A reader would love for people to stop commenting on her parenting, after one unfortunate incident.

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Big Fashion Books of Fall

You may not get a front-row seat at the shows, but these glossy tomes could be the next best thing.

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An Interview With Caroline Calloway’s Ghostwriter, Natalie Beach

“There’s many layers of fictionalization within this true story.”

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The ‘Modern Love’ TV Show Trailer

If Modern Love is your favorite column or podcast, it may soon be your favorite TV show. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video on Oct. 18.

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Misha Nonoo, Close Personal Friend of Meghan Markle, Speaks

When your friend becomes a royal, the clothing designer said, “nothing changes.” You just can’t discuss logistics.

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A Fashion Designer Begins Anew in Detroit

Tracy Reese, whose dresses were worn by Michelle Obama, starts a sustainable brand in the city where she grew up.

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Don’t Miss These Art Shows and Events This Fall

Mark your calendar. From a revamped MoMA and the fearless Pope.L to Renaissance sculptors and female modernists, here are more than 100 shows that define the new season.

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The Rebirth of New York Fashion

Marc Jacobs beautifully acknowledges an end, and marks a beginning.

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Demi Moore Lets Her Guard Down

After years of scrutiny for her career, relationships and setbacks, the movie star hopes the public sees another side in her memoir, “Inside Out.”

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The Mystery Treasure Trove of 1980s Fashion

Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and Cindy Crawford are just some of the designers and models captured on thousands of slides tossed in the garbage a decade ago.

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An Open Letter (and a Rant) on Age Discrimination at Work

One writer, in his 50s, has applied to more than 100 jobs. And a second has had it up to her silver bob with younger colleagues’ condescension.

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A New Monopoly Game Celebrates Women, but What About the One Behind the Original?

Hasbro’s Ms. Monopoly will pay women more than men and celebrate female inventors, but it makes only brief reference to the feminist whose board game is credited with inspiring it all.

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A New Monopoly Game Celebrates Women, but What About the One Behind the Original?

Hasbro’s Ms. Monopoly will pay women more than men and celebrate female inventors, but it makes only brief reference to the feminist whose board game is credited with inspiring it all.

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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Gucci Vies to Be Even Greener

Amid growing scrutiny, the luxury house aims to have a fully carbon-neutral supply chain before the end of September.

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LOOK ALIVE TWENTY-FIVE by Janet Evanovich

The 25th book in the Stephanie Plum series. When several managers of a deli in Trenton disappear, a bounty hunter and her detective boyfriend look for clues.

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THE LONG CALL by Ann Cleeves

Detective Matthew Venn faces his past in North Devon while he investigates the death of a man with an albatross tattoo.

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NOTHING VENTURED by Jeffrey Archer

While investigating the theft of a Rembrandt painting from the Fitzmolean Museum, the Scotland Yard detective William Warwick falls in love with a research assistant.

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THE SECRETS WE KEPT by Lara Prescott

During the Cold War, members of the C.I.A.’s typing pool aid its mission to smuggle the banned book “Doctor Zhivago” behind the Iron Curtain.

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THIS TENDER LAND by William Kent Krueger

Four orphans escape a Minnesota school and encounter a cross-section of different people struggling during the Great Depression.

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DARK ILLUSION by Christine Feehan

The 33rd book in the Carpathian series. A mage and an ancient warrior must stop a threat against all Carpathians.

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VENDETTA IN DEATH by JD Robb

The 49th book of the In Death series. Eve Dallas looks into the misdeeds of a wealthy businessman while a vigilante named Lady Justice uses disguises to avenge women who were wronged.

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LeBron James’s ‘Taco Tuesday’ Trademark Request Denied

The United States Patent and Trademark Office said that the phrase was “commonly used in everyday speech.”

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Día de Muertos Barbie: Respectful Tribute, or ‘Obviously Cultural Appropriation’?

The planned release on Thursday of the doll, which is adorned with motifs associated with the Mexican holiday Día de Muertos, has raised concerns about the watering down of a 3,000-year-old tradition.

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After Kanye, After Virgil, After Heron

The hip-hop generation has arrived in luxury fashion. Here, haute street wear’s next generation of innovators and inspirations.

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Andrew Rannells Reads ‘The Tallest Man I Ever Loved’

In a special episode, the “Black Monday” and “GIRLS” actor reads his own essay about manifesting the man of his dreams.

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Elizabeth Warren, Fashion Muse?

When Tom Ford holds a show in a subway station, you know something is going on.

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Who Is Caroline Calloway? An Explainer

She’s a minor influencer. Her currency is attention. And, as we learned Tuesday, she had help.

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Rihanna’s Spectacular Sexy Underpants Variety Hour

The superstar took her Savage x Fenty show to the Barclays Center for a night.

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What to Wear to Womansplain

Proenza Schouler had some ideas, and so did Gabriela Hearst. Vera Wang tripped up.

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Epstein Looms Over Speech by Billionaire Behind Victoria’s Secret

Speaking for the first time publicly about his longtime ties to the disgraced financier, Leslie Wexner condemned deceptions by “people who have secret lives.”

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Joan Johnson, Whose Company Broke a Racial Barrier, Dies at 89

With her husband, George, she founded the hair-care and cosmetics company Johnson Products, the first black-owned business on the American Stock Exchange.

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Chris March, Over-the-Top Fashion Designer, Dies at 56

He dressed celebrities like Lady Gaga and Beyoncé, but he found his most outlandish inspirations in vegetables, Martha Stewart, even a martini.

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The Last of the Dunk Tank Clowns

Turns out Americans don’t really enjoy being insulted anymore.

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Francisco Toledo Embodied the Activist Soul of Oaxaca

The Mexican painter, who died Thursday, was as beloved for his advocacy as for his expressionistic art.

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Worker Stole $90,000 in ‘Lady M’ Cakes and Resold Them, Lawsuit Says

The bakery, which has locations around the world, is renowned for its Instagram-friendly Mille Crêpes cake.

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You’re in a Facebook Group for Your Dorm. Your Mom Has One, Too.

Cure for the empty nest or parental monitoring gone awry?

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‘Psychic’ Who Promised to Lift Curse Gets Prison Time

The woman was ordered to pay $1.6 million in restitution and serve 40 months in prison after defrauding a Houston medical student, prosecutors said.

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Elizabeth Warren, Fashion Muse?

When Tom Ford holds a show in a subway station, you know something is going on.

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Elizabeth Warren, Fashion Muse?

When Tom Ford holds a show in a subway station, you know something is going on.

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Designing a Home and a Marriage (Twice)

Renovation is often blamed for breaking up relationships. But for one new couple, it offered a crash course in how to compromise — especially after their home was destroyed.

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Spelling Their Way to Success

Four past champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on what the competition taught them about hard work, grit and luck.

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Want to Do Business in Silicon Valley? Better Act Nice

What happened when a venture capitalist told the truth about a Mark Zuckerberg-backed start-up.

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Monday, September 9, 2019

A Chat With a Builder of Golf Courses

Jim Fazio has worked on courses all over the world. But the most fun he ever had, he said, was building the Trump International Golf Club.

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Zendaya Can Change the World

The “Euphoria’’ star uses a new collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger as a platform for speaking out about diversity.

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Jeremy Renner and the New Walled Garden of Celebrity

If people love you, why not make money from them?

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Pyer Moss and the Power of Black Truth

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond on rock ‘n roll, American identity and freedom.

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Pyer Moss and the Power of Black Truth

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond on rock ‘n roll, American identity and freedom.

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Pyer Moss and the Power of Black Truth

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond on rock ‘n roll, American identity and freedom.

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Pyer Moss and the Power of Black Truth

The designer Kerby Jean-Raymond on rock ‘n roll, American identity and freedom.

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Trump Spars With Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Over Criminal Justice

After highlighting his work in criminal justice reform, Mr. Trump wrote that Mr. Legend was “boring” and had a “filthy mouthed wife.”

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Are You Being Kind to Your Butt?

Face masks aren’t just for faces anymore. (They are for your butt.)

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They May Not Golf, but They Like the Lifestyle

New destinations are gaining favor, according to Sotheby’s International Realty, and some of the best bargains are in Dubai and South Africa.

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Shopping for Candle Lanterns

Also known as hurricane lamps, they add magic to any setting, inside or out.

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Japanese Golf Resorts Look to Foreigners to Sustain Growth

“Koreans are fanatical when it comes to golf,” one resort official said. “They can do 36 holes every day.’’

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Sunday, September 8, 2019

Janelle Monáe With a Side of Tuxedo Dressing

Fashion week swung into action at Ralph Lauren’s Jazz Age nightclub. These days, who wants reality?

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This Week’s Wedding Announcements

All of the weddings right here on one handy page for you.

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Alexa Demie, a Breakout Star of ‘Euphoria,’ Has Hidden Talents

The young actress is producing a film, recording music and dabbling in fashion.

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Saturday, September 7, 2019

How to Handle Wedding-Planning Disputes With Parents

Some disagreements are small, but some could create a family rift. Deep breaths and a little common sense can help smooth the way.

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What You Need to Know About Vaping-Related Lung Illness

Coughing, fatigue and shortness of breath are warning signs for anyone who has vaped within the last 90 days.

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Is the Celebrity Editor Becoming Extinct?

Carine Roitfeld thinks so: “Fashion has finished that chapter.”

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Doing It on Their Own

An unemployed designer who headed a fashion house can wait for another opportunity or just get on with it. Here are four big names going the small route.

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The First Trend of New York Fashion Week

It’s a new thing. But it’s probably not what you think.

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Sashaying Their Way Through Youth

Meet the rising drag stars of America. They’re tweens.

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The Last of the Dunk Tank Clowns

Turns out Americans don’t really enjoy being insulted anymore.

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Francisco Toledo Embodied the Activist Soul of Oaxaca

The Mexican painter, who died Thursday, was as beloved for his advocacy as for his expressionistic art.

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Friday, September 6, 2019

This Is What Girlhood Looks Like

‘This Is 18’ — a new book from The New York Times showcasing teenage girlhood around the world.

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Victoria’s Secret Had Troubles, Even Before Jeffrey Epstein

L Brands, the brand’s parent company, plans to detail an overhaul next week as it struggles with changing tastes and an embarrassing connection to the Epstein scandal.

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Amazon Accidentally Released Margaret Atwood’s Top-Secret ‘Handmaid’s’ Sequel

The company says a “technical error” is responsible for a “small number” of copies of “The Testaments” going out early. Independent booksellers are angry.

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Death By Diet Soda?

A new study that links artificially sweetened beverages to premature death is prompting public angst. Some scientists say it has significant flaws.

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Maybe the Best Way to Find Love is … Not on an App?

At new live events, young people tout the merits of their single friends like carnival barkers.

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Bette Midler’s Fifth Avenue Penthouse Goes on the Market for $50 Million

Ms. Midler’s “country house” in the city, a triplex at 1125 Fifth Avenue, comes with direct views of the Central Park reservoir and a lush rooftop garden.

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Want to Feel Like a Russian Ballerina? Start With the Tutu

A treasure trove of lush Soviet-era tutus can be found hidden in the back room of a small school near Chicago.

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His Family Had Money. Mine Didn’t.

Could our doomed relationship help explain Brexit?

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From the Hamptons to Fashion Week

Last week’s events included the Hampton Classic Grand Prix and a luncheon for the Museum at FIT.

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Want to Feel Like a Russian Ballerina? Start With the Tutu

A treasure trove of lush Soviet-era tutus can be found hidden in the back room of a small school near Chicago.

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How Ivy Mix, Cocktail Expert, Spends Her Sundays

Yes, that’s her real name. On her day off, the award-winning bartender avoids politics but embraces a drink (or two).

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Thursday, September 5, 2019

Club Langston Left a Void in the Gay Caribbean Community

Earlier this year, the owner of one of the last black-owned gay nightclubs in New York City closed its doors, but he didn’t go quietly.

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Rick Owens to the Rescue

Determined to save Larry LeGaspi, the designer behind the look of Parliament Funkadelic and Kiss, from obscurity, Rick Owens had no choice but to write a book.

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The Rise and Fall of the Jeremy Renner App, Which Was a Real Thing

Online trolls ruined the app, which allowed the “Avengers” actor to connect with, and monetize, his superfans.

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The Memes Are Pouring the White Claw Down Your Throat!

The brand doesn’t care if you’re buying “ironically.” You’re still buying.

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Black Beauty: Photography Between Art and Fashion

Around the world, young image makers are offering a broader view of black lives, in all their diversity.

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The Work Diary of Parisa Tabriz, Google’s ‘Security Princess’

When you oversee a web browser used by a billion people, you eat a lot of cereal for dinner.

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My Daughter Is Dating a Polyamorous Woman. But That’s Not the Problem

The problem is that they won’t keep their hands off each other in public.

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YouTube Tries to Get Fashionable

The video platform woos the style set. Will it work?

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25 Years Later, It Turns Out Phoebe Was the Best Friend

Phoebe Buffay may have appeared to be the quirky sidekick on “Friends,” but she was the most grounded member of the sixsome all along.

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Following the Lead of the Diving Girl

The modern American bathing suit was born in Portland, Ore., and a swim in the Willamette River offers a dip into history.

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Millennials Are Taking Over Fashion Too

A generational shift is happening in the corridors of power. What does it mean?

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

HOT SHOT by Fern Michaels

The fifth book in the Men of the Sisterhood series. Trouble erupts when a community for seniors is built on a rival gang's old stomping ground.

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SAPPHIRE FLAMES by Ilona Andrews

When her friend’s mother and sister are murdered, a magic user puts her own safety and reputation at risk.

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THE DARK SIDE by Danielle Steel

Painful childhood memories surface for Zoe Morgan when she has a child of her own.

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THE GIRL WHO LIVED TWICE by David Lagercrantz

Mikael Blomkvist helps Lisbeth Salander put her past behind her in the latest installment of Stieg Larsson's Millennium series.

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A BETTER MAN by Louise Penny

The 15th book in the Chief Inspector Gamache series. The search for a missing girl is imperiled by rising floodwaters across the province.

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David Oyelowo Reads ‘Seeing the World Through My Wife’s Eyes’

The Modern Love podcast revisits a reading by the lead actor in “Selma” and “Don’t Let Go.”

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T.S.A. Reverses Ban on ‘Star Wars’-Themed Thermal Detonator Coke Bottles

Like a stormtrooper looking for droids in Mos Eisley, the agency will allow passengers to move along.

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Thunderstorms Late today!



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Thebe Magugu Wins LVMH Prize for Young Designers

The award marks the first time a designer from the African continent has won the industry’s most prestigious talent prize.

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LeBron James, a Fan of Tacos, Seeks to Trademark ‘Taco Tuesday’

“It has nothing to do with stopping others from using the term,” the basketball star said through a spokesman.

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How Lizzo Does That

The star, with one of the biggest hits of the summer, clues us in on her beauty rituals.

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Peter Lindbergh, Photographer Who Captured Rise of the Supermodel, Dies at 74

In a career spanning more than four decades, Mr. Lindbergh was known for cinematic and naturalistic portraits of models and black-and-white imagery.

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Sahara-Level Sand Dunes, Mediterranean-Blue Water: Welcome to Michigan

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the Midwest’s most delightful surprises.

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The Unstoppable Rise of the Zaddy

Youth will always have a place in fashion, but lately, men of a certain age rule the runway.

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Immigration! Influencers! Climate Change! What to Expect This Fashion Month

A guide to everything you need to know about the ready-to-wear shows.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

Thunderstorms Late today!



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Unpacking Berlin’s Mysterious, Ubiquitous Tote Bag

A design with no known author has wound its way through the German capital.

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A ‘Euphoria’ Star Wants to See the Show Get Even More Queer

Barbie Ferreira would love to see her character on HBO explore her sexuality more.

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The Enduring Appeal of Micro Living

Tiny homes may be getting even tinier, but they aren’t going away. A new book offers an explanation.

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Monday, September 2, 2019

The Subversive Beauty of J’ouvert

The roots of the Caribbean street party lie in mocking slave owners and celebrating emancipation. In Brooklyn, the festivities retain a liberating edge.

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Partly Cloudy today!



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Mezcal by Women, and for Women’s Wallets

As the Yola Mezcal brand grows, the trio who built it are hiring mostly women, in both the U.S. and Mexico.

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Some Like It Hot. Not Me.

Here’s how I came to hate summer — and you can, too!

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Creating Luxury in London’s Undervalued Neighborhoods

A developer, who may soon marry into the royal family, is taking a different approach to luxury housing. Buyers are taking notice.

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Sunday, September 1, 2019

The Last Single-Screen Theater in New York Goes Dark

The Paris was elegant and important. Does its passing matter?

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Scattered Thunderstorms today!



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Matt Tyrnauer: Chronicler of Trump’s Mentor Roy Cohn

A Vanity Fair correspondent turned documentarian with a fascination for figures of the late 20th century.

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The Amazing Treasure Trove of Bill Cunningham

Here comes a big new picture book, organized by decade and with more than 700 photographs.

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