The Woman Who Livestreamed Her Birth
Cady Hoffman and her husband, Bryan Loyd — Fandy and Adamax, to their Twitch followers — talk about broadcasting their daughter’s birth to almost 30,000 gamers.
October 18, 2025
Demon Hunter or Armadillo? Store-Bought or Homemade?
Halloween is all about choices.
October 18, 2025
When Your Mom Becomes an Accidental Influencer
How an influencer and a former Voguette became TikTok’s favorite intergenerational fashion duo.
October 18, 2025
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in 30 Seconds
Vanessa Friedman, the fashion director and chief fashion critic of The New York Times, recaps the Victoria’s Secret 2025 fashion show in Brooklyn. Did all of the rebranding work?
October 17, 2025
It Was Tie vs. Tie in the New York City Mayoral Debate
The small details connected Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa’s presentation to their policies.
October 17, 2025
A Darker Side of Ivy League Style
What the clothes in the film “After the Hunt,” about an alleged campus sexual assault, say about its characters. Plus, Fendi’s next era and a new sneaker brand.
October 17, 2025
Castmates Become Co-Stars in Their Own Romantic Comedy
A video project and mutual friends helped bring Maya Bradford, a book publicist, and Lily Marotta, a comedian and podcaster, together.
October 17, 2025
From Situationship to Relationship After Nearly Two Years
Aaron Sharratt and Kellen Hornbuckle, ballet dancers with the Houston Ballet, bonded through video games.
October 17, 2025
A Wedding That Blurred the Lines Between Love and Art
When Jules Dudko and Shawn Kolodny met, he had left a thriving career to become an artist. She invested in his dream — and in him.
October 17, 2025
A Composer and a Swiftie Find Harmony in Kansas
Alex Wakim, a composer, thought falling in love should feel operatic. But after meeting Mollina So in their hometown, he realized love can feel like being back in high school.
October 17, 2025
My Husband, the Reluctant Barista
When the person handing you your coffee at Starbucks is your husband of 17 years.
October 17, 2025
Is ‘The Morning Show’ a Crystal Ball for Cable News?
The Apple TV series set in a fictional newsroom seems to be particularly prescient at the moment.
October 16, 2025
The Latest Victoria’s Secret Show(girls)
Angel Reese, Sunisa Lee and both Hadids were on the runway as the company made yet another attempt at relevancy.
October 16, 2025
A Love of Watches Rather Than Brand Names
Now in its 10th year, the Windup Watch Fair has become a go-to destination for independent brands and watch enthusiasts, with nary a Rolex in sight.
October 16, 2025
Little Fliers Everywhere
They’re not just for missing pets or yard sales. Fliers these days are for internet memes, self-promotion and extremely esoteric messages.
October 16, 2025
Are You Dreaming of a ‘Mall World’? You’re Not Alone.
Thousands of people online have recounted visiting a similar mall-like setting while they sleep. Theories vary wildly.
October 16, 2025
Pinning the Boutonniere Before Tying the Knot
Andrew Werner, the founder of Fleur’d Pins, talks about designing handmade lapel flowers.
October 16, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Might’ve Cast a Love Spell’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 15, 2025
Dinner With Seth Meyers, Emma Roberts and the Spirit of Tom Wolfe
Celebrities, authors and journalists filled the Waverly Inn on Tuesday for the type of party, one guest said, that keeps New York a “home to writers.”
October 15, 2025
Derek Rose, Impeccable Purveyor of Luxury Pajamas, Dies at 93
His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the bedroom.
October 15, 2025
A Trip to Mars? They’re Ready to Go.
Fans of the red planet joined scientists at an annual conference sponsored by the Mars Society. One attendee said he would take a “one-way ticket.”
October 15, 2025
Who Should Be Allowed to Talk About Fashion?
A conversation about criticism, the vox populi and snobbery.
October 15, 2025
When Children of Public Figures Go Public With Their Dissent
The conversation heats up on social media.
October 15, 2025
How Can I Stop My Mother-in-Law From Making Insulting Compliments?
A reader also wants to find a way to gracefully extricate herself from the long hugs during which she is showered with praise for her homemaking.
October 15, 2025
The Age of Unhinged-Professor Art
Universities are under attack. Is Hollywood part of the problem?
October 15, 2025
Wearing the Palette of Fall Foliage
Oranges, reds, yellows and other autumnal colors came together in a seasonal ensemble.
October 14, 2025
The Sari as Art, and Political Statement
The “New York Sari” exhibition at the New York Historical, which runs through April, shines a light on how the garment is more than just fashion.
October 14, 2025
Why Diane Keaton’s Death Hits Harder
For many of her fans, she was like a rare bird soaring from bygone days when progress and growing freedoms for women seemed inevitable.
October 13, 2025
Nick Offerman Woodworked His Way to Playing the President
Once a struggling artist looking to find his way in the acting world, Mr. Offerman leveraged his love of craft into a lasting career.
October 13, 2025
25 Great Looks from the Runways
Members of the Styles team fantasy shop the recent collections.
October 13, 2025
Motherhood Is in a Political Spotlight, but the Moms Are Shaking It Off
Guidance and messaging on parenting has never seemed more confusing to some. At a gathering for mothers, the point was to focus on what they had in common.
October 13, 2025
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas and Nora Fatehi Sparkle in New York for Diwali
Celebrities, designers and local leaders filled the All That Glitters Diwali Ball in Manhattan to celebrate South Asians’ influence on the city.
October 12, 2025
Diane Keaton Was the Definition of a Style Icon
Her legacy will include the ways she shaped fashion, rather than allowing fashion to shape her.
October 12, 2025
Tiny Microphones, Huge Presence
Once a quirky accessory, small external microphones have become ubiquitous in social media videos.
October 12, 2025
When Your Hinge Date Is New York’s Mayoral Front-Runner
Rama Duwaji moved to the city to pursue a career in art, met a guy named Zohran Mamdani online, married him, and now could become the city’s first lady before her 30th birthday.
October 12, 2025
Plastic Surgery Comes for the Waist
A drastic new procedure, which inflicts tiny fractures to the ribs, emerges at the forefront of body modification.
October 12, 2025
Rose Byrne as Mother of the Year
Maternal sacrifice is in vogue politically. The new movie “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” shows where it can lead.
October 11, 2025
They’re Cheerleaders for the Best Books You’ve Never Heard Of
Hagfish is a small press focused on out-of-print and obscure books by women. But it’s flexible on all of those things.
October 11, 2025
How Purity Culture Still Haunts the Bridal Aisle
Despite changing bridal trends, some women still face religious and family pressure over what their wedding attire should symbolize.
October 11, 2025
To Honor the King of Lox, Lots of Lox
The spread at Saul Zabar’s shiva.
October 10, 2025
For Trump’s Aides and Officials, the Battle Online Is Always On
President Trump’s long, avid embrace of social media has been eagerly adopted by his top aides, replacing longstanding governmental norms with online ones.
October 10, 2025
Why Can’t Fashion See What It Does to Women?
A season that included off-putting, sometimes cruel designs left us wondering about what it all means.
October 10, 2025
A Hike to Crazy Horse Stirs Patriotism and Doubt
Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South Dakota mountaintop, where a sculpture of the Lakota chief is in its 77th year of construction.
October 10, 2025
Underwear That Makes You Healthier?
Why a start-up brand is associating its boxers and briefs with wellness. Plus, Sandy Liang designs for Gap and new clothes from an old Gucci designer.
October 10, 2025
‘Dancing on the Loom’: Weaving Creativity With Indigenous Tradition
The Bautistas once struggled to find the space to show their handwoven rugs. Now the opportunities feel as expansive as their art.
October 10, 2025
The Word Everyone in Fashion Can’t Stop Using
Why is everything called “archival” all of a sudden?
October 10, 2025
Negotiating the End of Us
My husband kept saying he was going to die at a young age, but we could never agree on an acceptable number.
October 10, 2025
From Reality TV Drama to Celebrating Love and Unity
For Richard Chang and Victoria Abbyaeva, appearing on Netflix’s “Bling Empire: New York” was their biggest obstacle as a couple. Their wedding showed how resilient they have become.
October 10, 2025
A Slow and Steady, ‘Good Old-Fashioned’ Courtship
Ashley Erling and Joshua Martin met on a double date with their best friends. Then they took a couple of weeks to go on another.
October 10, 2025
From Fifth Grade to Forever
Rebecca Erdman and Christopher White have been an item since their senior year of high school, with one critical six-month break along the way.
October 10, 2025
A Promise She Was Happy to Break
Adrienne Tarver had told herself she would never date a fellow artist. Then she met Jason Karolak, an abstract painter, on an art gallery crawl.
October 10, 2025
A Festival Booking Turned Into a Love Story
After Sarah Potenza, a former contestant on “The Voice,” took the stage at an L.G.B.T.Q. music festival that Kat Donavon helped to organize, neither expected their business connection to turn romantic.
October 10, 2025
Is ‘Going Viral’ Dead?
Spontaneous original content, shared by people all over the world, made the internet a fun place to be. It’s more complicated now.
October 9, 2025
A New Media Bash Draws a Fake Heiress and Real Reporters. Just Add Burritos.
There were cigarettes on the tables, margaritas in hand, and a cheerful psychic for a Breaker Media shindig.
October 9, 2025
Sarah Jessica Parker Wears Wings to the New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala
The fund-raiser drew celebrities, rock stars and designers, though its red carpet and dinner was boycotted by the company’s dancers who are fighting for pay increases.
October 9, 2025
Paris Fashion Week Goes Beyond the Ordinary
Paris Fashion Week elevated trends and, at times, transformed the familiar into the extraterrestrial. Thom Browne sent models wearing alien masks down the runway, while illuminated planets set the tone for Chanel’s show.
October 9, 2025
He’s Gay. He’s an Observant Jew. His Comedy Career Is Booming.
Mordechi Rosenfeld, known as Modi, already has the synagogue crowd. Now he wants the “Goyim, gays and theys,” too.
October 9, 2025
And the Bride-to-Be Wore Her Favorite Sports Jersey
Some fans of women’s athletic teams are holding bachelor or bachelorette parties at raucous arenas and stadiums around the world.
October 9, 2025
Out of This World Fashion for Life on Earth
At Paris Fashion Week, the most exciting designs on runways and streets were beyond the ordinary but wearable.
October 9, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Even Painful Things Can Heal’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 8, 2025
Stepping Back in Time at the Race of Gentlemen
Every year, hot rods take over a beach in New Jersey for an event that is equal parts sporting event, fashion show and “time capsule.”
October 8, 2025
Lauren Greenfield on the Sad, Dark Kingdom of the Rich
The Broadway adaptation of her 2012 documentary, ‘The Queen of Versailles,’ highlights the financial lessons people refused to learn.
October 8, 2025
My Brother Was Dishonorably Discharged. Why Is His Military Portrait Up?
A reader takes issue with her parents’ prominent display of a photo of her brother fresh out of Marine boot camp, considering that he later deserted his post.
October 8, 2025
A Debate About A.I. Plays Out on the Subway Walls
An ad campaign for a wearable A.I. companion has blanketed New York City, starting conversations and inspiring vandalism.
October 7, 2025
The Problem With Men on the Women’s Runways
In Paris and Milan, a handful of major fashion houses showed dual gender looks on the runways. Some worked, others felt like afterthoughts.
October 7, 2025
Men’s Clothes That Never Get Old
An outfit of tailored blazer, boot cut jeans and dress shirt opened wide at the collar had retro and modern appeal.
October 7, 2025
The Worst City to Date In? Wherever You’re Living.
Or at least that’s how it often feels for singles, who can seem hard-wired to fixate on different cities’ dating reputations.
October 7, 2025
Not Your Grandmother’s Chanel
Matthieu Blazy made his debut for the brand, and it’s a whole new world.
October 7, 2025
‘Bring Back Bullying’? Online Provocateurs Say They’re Done With Sensitivity.
On social media, some are arguing that bullying deserves a second look. Trolling or not, the push seems to reflect a general turn away from sensitivity.
October 6, 2025
The Left Has Its Rabbit Holes
On the left-leaning podcast “TrueAnon,” three friends take a true-crime approach to subjects often thought too risky for liberals to touch.
October 6, 2025
The Simple Pleasure of a Long Walk and a Fun Meal
Charlotte Ward just wanted to share photos with family and friends, but she has built a community of people documenting their journeys, and the food they eat afterward.
October 6, 2025
The Novelist Who Knows What Millennials Want
Vincenzo Latronico captures his generation’s desire for an exquisite lifestyle — and pokes fun at it.
October 6, 2025
Can Fashion Still Be Provocative?
Duran Lantink’s ridiculous debut at Jean Paul Gaultier raises the question.
October 6, 2025
Everyday Clothes for New World Royalty
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, made a surprise appearance for Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga debut, along with Lauren Sánchez Bezos, Anne Hathaway and others. At Alaïa, a different message.
October 5, 2025
The Clooneys Draw an A-List Crowd in London, for Justice
Amal and George Clooney were joined at the Albie Awards by celebrities including Meryl Streep and Meg Ryan, with performances by John Legend and Brandi Carlile.
October 4, 2025
Jane Goodall Taught You How to ‘Look’
The conservationist used her own style to reveal the hidden lives of animals, to reveal that they, too, had style: individuality, identities, quirks and foibles.
October 4, 2025
‘Reading Rainbow’ Comes Back With a New Host, but the Same Mission
The popular children’s television show has returned, with Mychal Threets trying to recapture the magic of the original show for a streaming audience.
October 4, 2025
An American Way of Dress
At Loewe, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez celebrated the art of sportswear.
October 4, 2025
Taylor Swift Fans Try to Decode ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Speculation abounds as to which songs have references to the various celebrities in Ms. Swift’s life.
October 3, 2025
Sex in a Power Suit
What’s seduction now? At Tom Ford and Mugler, two possible answers.
October 3, 2025
Taylor Swift Is Now One of His Showgirls
Bob Mackie, whose bejeweled designs have appeared on a list of performers that now includes the singer, reflects on a role he has dressed many for.
October 3, 2025
A Romantic First Date? Depends on Whom You Ask.
Corey Paris, a state representative in Connecticut, and Symphonie Privett, a TV anchor, met at a fund-raiser. He saw a romantic connection. She wasn’t so sure.
October 3, 2025
As Soon as They Met, They Were Sweet on Each Other
Maria Oveysi and Moe Kamal met at her family’s Iranian restaurant. Now they’re selling the ice cream that was inspired by it.
October 3, 2025
They Planned Their Wedding in 3 Weeks
Though they grew up just 10 blocks apart, Naim Bhuiyan and Anna Zhang never met until years later. When he proposed, he sent her a video via AirDrop of her parents giving their blessing.
October 3, 2025
He Loves ‘Every Ounce of Light and Darkness Inside of Her’
Early in their relationship, Genevieve Wheeler, a novelist, told Iain Naylor, a lawyer, that she battles bipolar disorder. He was undeterred.
October 3, 2025
The Woman Who Always Paid for Dinner
She kept grabbing the check, and men kept letting her, until she landed on a (possibly) brilliant idea.
October 3, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Saw a Beautiful Man Captivating the Room’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
October 2, 2025
Goose Is a Jam Band. Geese Is Indie Rock. They Both Have New Albums.
They’re also both on tour. Confused? We can help.
October 2, 2025
Who Would Want Their Jeans to Be Twisted?
What happens when mere baggy jeans aren’t stylish enough? Things get twisted.
October 2, 2025
Looking for the ‘Rolls-Royce’ of Strollers? What About an Aston Martin?
Luxury options and brand collaborations abound for parents looking to project wealth and luxury while out for a walk.
October 2, 2025
At Some Weddings, Centerpieces Are Ripe for the Picking
As couples shift away from floral arrangements, seasonal produce, like figs, pomegranates and lemons, is moving in.
October 2, 2025
Knives Out at the New Dior
Jonathan Anderson showed his first women’s wear collection for the brand, and it was a scream.
October 2, 2025
Should I Tell an Acquaintance That Her Husband Is Leading a Double Life?
A reader is conflicted about whether to share what she knows of a husband’s whereabouts while he’s meant to be traveling for work.
October 1, 2025
Fashion Is Teetering on a Relevancy Brink
As Paris Fashion Week begins, nostalgia sometimes comes at the expense of impact.
October 1, 2025
Style Secrets of Milanese Women
We spoke to the real-life version of Gucci’s characters.
October 1, 2025
She Turned the World On With Her Smile. But Where Will the Hat Land?
Hidden out of sight for decades, Mary Tyler Moore’s piece of television history seeks a permanent home.
October 1, 2025
All of the Bears Were Fat, but Chunk Was the Fattest of All
As Alaska’s Fat Bear Week came to a close, the winner was a 1,200-pound bruiser who showed “adaptability” after a major injury.
October 1, 2025
Is Milan the Best-Dressed Place in the World?
During Milan Fashion Week, our photographer, Simbarashe Cha, roamed the city’s streets capturing an electric mix of clothes that made a strong argument for Milan’s reputation as a destination with unrivaled style.
September 30, 2025
The Protection True Whitaker Wears Around Her Neck
A collection of rosaries and cross necklaces keeps Ms. Whitaker, a star of the upcoming HBO series “I Love LA,” connected to her late mother.
September 30, 2025
An Oasis Fan in Sweet Soccer Shoes
Sporty pink footwear completed a Londoner’s colorful look.
September 30, 2025
Do Shoppers Care About Who Designs the Collections?
Some on Via Monte Napoleone, Milan’s busiest fashion street, were blissfully ignorant. Others were more cautious.
September 30, 2025
This Stylish Store Took Everything Offline and Made a Catalog Instead
With its print catalog, Outline in Brooklyn is adopting a new (old) way to shop.
September 30, 2025
The Best-Dressed Place in the World?
During Milan Fashion Week, an electric mix of faces, clothes and ideas advanced the city’s reputation as a destination with unrivaled style.
September 30, 2025
Lucy Dacus Marries Couples During Music Set
The Grammy-winning musician Lucy Dacus married nine couples at the “All Things Go” festival in response to efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate programs for L.G.B.T.Q. people.
September 29, 2025
An Intimate Wedding Onstage in Front of Thousands
The Grammy-winning musician Lucy Dacus oversaw the marriage of nine couples in the middle of a set at the “All Things Go” music festival on Friday.
September 29, 2025
For Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, a Wedding Fit for a ‘Disney Princess’
From her dramatic veil to her classic gown, the actress and singer was every bit a fairy tale bride at a private ceremony in Santa Barbara, Calif.
September 29, 2025
Bruce Springsteen Reflects on ‘Dangerous Times’
At a New York Film Festival screening of the new film “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” the musician performed his hymn for the country, “Land of Hope and Dreams.”
September 29, 2025
At ‘Godot’ Opening, Stars Appreciate the Bromance
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jonathan Groff and Kieran Culkin were among the headliners who came out to support Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter’s new collaboration.
September 29, 2025
How Should a V-Neck V?
A divisive neckline is popular this season — high, low and in between.
September 29, 2025
When Did Everything Become So ‘Intentional’?
With endless demands on our time and attention, doing everyday things “intentionally” gives an illusion of control.
September 29, 2025
Giorgio Armani’s Last Show
Richard Gere, Glenn Close and Samuel L. Jackson were among the stars who came out for the 50th anniversary extravaganza Mr. Armani had planned before his death.
September 29, 2025
The Secretly Complex Life of Mayci Neeley
The star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” is known as a voice of reason. Her new memoir reveals a difficult past beneath the placid exterior.
September 28, 2025
A Baby. A Double Mastectomy. Many Opinions From Fox News Viewers.
Kat Timpf got pregnant, got breast cancer, then got back to work on the political comedy show “Gutfeld!” — all as a culture war brews over ambition, motherhood and women’s health.
September 28, 2025
Climbing Cringe Mountain With Gen Z
Raised online and under constant scrutiny, young adults are leaning into embarrassment as a necessary part of growing up.
September 28, 2025
Life as a Handbag
Louise Trotter makes a crafty debut at Bottega Veneta.
September 28, 2025
Getting Down and Dirty at Versace
Dario Vitale reinvents the brand with sex, suggestion and a bit of fun.
September 27, 2025
Social Media’s Midlife Makeup Guru
Erica Taylor wants you to forget everything you learned about makeup in high school.
September 27, 2025
What Does Gen Z Divorce Look Like?
For one thing, speed is of the essence.
September 27, 2025
What Happens When a Pop Star Runs a Marathon in Your Shorts?
When Harry Styles shocked the running world with a sub-three-hour marathon, he wore Tracksmith shorts. He isn’t sponsored by the company, but they’re big fans.
September 26, 2025
Alec Baldwin Can’t Wait for Dudamel, Either
“Dudamel is our Bernstein,” Mr. Baldwin said at the New York Philharmonic’s opening night gala on Thursday.
September 26, 2025
A Guinness Heiress Goes to Netflix
Ivana Lowell talks about spinning her high-drama family tales into “House of Guinness” with the “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight.
September 26, 2025
The Prada Guide to Dressing for Doomsday
Bras, bloomers and fancy frocks were all in the mix. But it’s not about the items; it’s about the approach.
September 26, 2025
The New Nail Trend Causing a Sensation
Sylvie Macmillan’s square muted nails have been called “the manicure for fall.” Plus, clothing lines from Kim Kardashian and a Gen Z domestic diva.
September 26, 2025
Her Side Gig Is Designing Jewelry for Julia Roberts
After years in the fashion trenches, Ilaria Icardi made a foray into accessories. It’s been golden.
September 26, 2025
Gender Bending Jewish Traditions With a Little Humor
Raye Schiller, a standup comedian, could always recognize Jay Nemanpour’s laugh in a crowd.
September 26, 2025
A Soul Mate Hidden in Plain Sight
Nadine Santoro and Lena Wilson met online in 2016 and became close friends. Years later, they realized they were in love.
September 26, 2025
They Never Expected Their Spanish Lessons to Go Viral
When Juan Osorio began teaching Wolfgang Ruth his native language, their bond (and their following) quickly grew.
September 26, 2025
The Spooky Wedding of Her Dreams (or Nightmares)
Hadley Mendelsohn, a horror and true crime aficionado, and Charles Lewis met while both were spending the early weeks of the pandemic in Florida. Each took a leap of faith.
September 26, 2025
He Drove From Wales to London to Take Her to Lunch
Daniel Davies took a chance by asking Sarah Rappaport out, then driving three hours to meet her. She, in turn, got “butterflies.”
September 26, 2025
Dress Rehearsal for a Wedding I’ll Never Attend
When I told my 15-year-old daughter I was dying, she asked me to take her wedding dress shopping before I go.
September 26, 2025
Half Naked and Sweating With Strangers, for Art
No phones, no street clothing. The artist Rashid Johnson has returned to the Russian and Turkish Baths with Amiri Baraka’s incendiary play “Dutchman.”
September 25, 2025
Meredith Marks Wants You to Disengage
The “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star is back for Season 6 and has a new party game for her fans aimed at building relationships, rather than drama.
September 25, 2025
Power Dressing in an Age of Influencers
Simone Bellotti makes a convincing debut at Jil Sander.
September 25, 2025
A Forecast Calling for Plaids, Pleats and Tulle
At London Fashion Week, all took notable forms on the runways and the streets.
September 25, 2025
After Dallas Shooting, a Rush to Score Political Points Before the Facts Are In
In the aftermath of a violent episode, political figures quickly engaged with one another on social media.
September 24, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Was Taken Aback by Her Past’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
September 24, 2025
Breaking News Interrupted Their Date, but Not Their Connection
As the senior political correspondent for ABC News, Rachel Scott has to be ready at a moment’s notice to cover a big story. Elliott Smith proved early on that he wouldn’t hesitate to do whatever it took to help her.
September 24, 2025
Should I Leave My 3 Sons Different Amounts in My Will?
A father is considering leaving more of his estate to his youngest son, anticipating that his elder sons will inherit a substantial amount from their mother.
September 24, 2025
Hot and Rich: The New Gucci Premieres
Demi! Gwyneth! Sequins. Logos. Demna makes his debut at the brand with a movie, fashion and a lot of buzz.
September 24, 2025
The Bears Are Back and They’re Fatter Than Ever
It is Fat Bear Week in Alaska. The popular competition lets anyone vote on which of the animals is most prepared for winter.
September 23, 2025
Zackery Died After Climbing on Top of a Subway Train. Who Is to Blame?
Norma Nazario didn’t understand what had motivated her 15-year-old son to subway surf. Then she found his phone.
September 23, 2025
A Graphic Tee, a Tapestry Skirt and a Lucky Color
An ensemble of mixed and matched pieces reflected a habit of wearing red.
September 23, 2025
‘Shrekking’? Intelligence Gaps? When Did We Get So Cruel to Our Lovers?
Social media users have coined new, even meaner terms for “dating down.”
September 23, 2025
The Incredible Shrinking Men’s Shirt
Men’s button-ups are becoming brazenly more abbreviated, sometimes creeping up above the belt line.
September 22, 2025
Chuck Schumer, Laverne Cox and Christine Baranski Hit the Opera
Celebrities gathered to celebrate the Metropolitan Opera’s new season, which opened with “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay.”
September 22, 2025
Not So Naked After All
Things were looking a lot more covered up at New York Fashion Week.
September 22, 2025
A Patriotic Dress Code for a Political Memorial
A service for Charlie Kirk called for attendees to wear red, white and blue.
September 22, 2025
A Championship, an M.V.P. and a Signature Shoe? He’s Just Getting Started.
The release of his Converse Shai 001 sneakers — with help from his family and Drake — was a victory lap for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He says he has “higher goals.”
September 21, 2025
How Real Can a Fashion Mag Get?
Noah Johnson, the new editor of Highsnobiety, wants to bring the glossy down to earth.
September 21, 2025
A Beauty Brand Hit-Maker Strikes Out on Her Own
Melanie Bender, the former chief executive of Rhode, has created a new company with big dreams.
September 21, 2025
There’s a T-Shirt for That
What’s a young American in London to do after he has designed a life-altering fashion item?
September 21, 2025
The ‘Manosphere’ Reacts to the Jimmy Kimmel News
They didn’t like what the host said, but weren’t in agreement on ABC’s handling of the matter.
September 20, 2025
Manolo Blahnik’s Love Affair With the Most Fashionable Queen in History
An exhibition dedicated to the style of Marie Antoinette opens at the V&A in London. Mr. Blahnik, who made footwear for Sofia Coppola’s movie about her, has some thoughts.
September 20, 2025
At Heidi Klum’s Oktoberfest, Free-Flowing Beer and Lederhosen
Ms. Klum hosted her first “Heidi Fest” in Munich, a night of unadulterated German fun.
September 19, 2025
Mermaids, Mascots and Elon Musk’s Daughter
All stole shows at New York Fashion Week. Plus, a jeweler to the rap elite opens a store and designing costumes for a hip-hop ballet.
September 19, 2025
From Bi to Beige and Back Again
I wanted to avoid ending up like my traditional parents. Then my father revealed a long-buried secret.
September 19, 2025
They Bonded Over Chicken Parm
Neither Jedidiah Pines nor Jeanette Settembre were looking for something serious, but on their second date, conversation flowed like Montepulciano wine, she said.
September 19, 2025
A Middle School Crush That Never Really Ended
Nina La Bruna had been too shy to talk to the older, “cooler” eighth grader, Lorenzo De Plano. Both had plenty to say when they reconnected in 2019.
September 19, 2025
Medical School Was the Trial Period, but Love Passed the Test
The New York City wedding of Dr. Dana Dobrowski and Dr. Cristian Peña married Jewish traditions with Mexican rhythms.
September 19, 2025
One Is a Kite to the Other’s String
Peter Riherd and Jeffrey Van Dyk courted each other cautiously as a relationship took hold — with the support of a loving father.
September 19, 2025
When Did Cancel Culture Become ‘Consequence Culture’?
As some prominent conservatives target both ordinary people and public figures for their comments about Charlie Kirk, they are trying to rebrand a practice they once maligned.
September 18, 2025
We Want Your Best Breakup Lines
For a special Modern Love project, we’re looking for your most unforgettable lines from a breakup, either delivered or received — kind, bizarre, profound, haunting or funny.
September 18, 2025
Erika Kirk Takes a Leadership Role in Turning Point USA
After years spent emphasizing family life in the public eye, she will now run the group her husband built.
September 18, 2025
Melania Trump Shows Some Skin(s)
On Day 2 of the state visit to Britain, the first lady opted for leather and suede.
September 18, 2025
Robert Redford, Sundance and Park City Style
How the Sundance Film Festival set in the mountains of Utah shaped what stars (and those who emulate them) wear.
September 18, 2025
Charlie Kirk’s Influence on His Followers Started Well Before College
Members of high school chapters of Turning Point USA mourned a conservative power broker who took them, and their political might, seriously.
September 18, 2025
The Bride Wore Love Letters and Family Photos
One-of-a-kind gowns incorporating personal writing, photographs, even 3-D elements are making for wearable art.
September 18, 2025
Edward Enninful’s Big Reveal
The former Condé Nast editor has gone out on his own with a new company and a new magazine.
September 18, 2025
Fresh Ideas for Looking Pretty
During the latest New York Fashion Week, designers and people in the crowds put forth lots of examples.
September 18, 2025
Melania Trump Takes Royal Refuge in Fashion
A floor-length Burberry trench, an eye-obscuring hat and a yellow gown made quite a statement during the Trumps’ state visit to Britain.
September 17, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘If I Had a Time Machine’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
September 17, 2025
My Husband and I Have No Idea About the Politics of Two New Friends. Help!
New arrivals at an apartment complex wonder if they can socialize in good conscience with a friendly couple whose political beliefs remain a mystery.
September 17, 2025
Mark Ronson Strolls Through His D.J. Past
On the streets of Lower Manhattan, the famed record producer looks for signs of those sweaty 1990s nights.
September 17, 2025
What Does Jaden Smith Know About Shoes?
It’s a new era at Christian Louboutin, where Jaden Smith has been named the first men’s creative director of the house.
September 17, 2025
A Glimpse Into the Extravagant Lives of New York City Teens
Some youngsters are finding an audience by making Manhattan a main character.
September 17, 2025
Can You Re-enter Your Virgin Era? Pop Culture Does It All the Time.
Has a conservative cultural moment primed viewers to embrace a dating show about adult virgins? Perhaps. But the obsession with virginity has always been there.
September 17, 2025
Amber Ruffin Loves This Memento
To celebrate the opening of “The Wiz” on Broadway, the writer and comedian put a ring on it.
September 16, 2025
Gwyneth Paltrow Wants to Be the Next Ralph Lauren
The actress introduces GWYN, her new fashion brand.
September 16, 2025
Robert Redford Personified American Style
Reluctant to focus on style or his looks, Mr. Redford nevertheless became the embodiment of an enduring aesthetic.
September 16, 2025
A Fashion Secret No More
Rachel Scott of Diotima held her first runway show, and it was worth the wait.
September 16, 2025
Dapper From Head to Toe
A straw skimmer hat and bright red shoes were finishing touches to a natty ensemble.
September 16, 2025
Even When They’re Not Wearing Armani, They’re Wearing Armani
The long legacy of the Italian designer continues on the runways of New York Fashion Week.
September 16, 2025
Fashion Monologues, in Under a Minute
In his “walk with me” videos on TikTok, Dylan Kelly struts through bite-size history lessons.
September 16, 2025
At an Emmys Bash With Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa and Lots of Champagne
After the awards ceremony, stars packed the HBO Max party at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood.
September 15, 2025
The Triumphant Return of ‘Tinsel Teeth’
Metal braces have shed their negative reputation and, for some tweens and teens, have become a coveted signifier of cool (colored bands and all).
September 15, 2025
15 Unforgettable Looks at the Emmy Awards
Power suits, pixie cuts, bedazzled bodies and more.
September 15, 2025
Emmys Red Carpet Photos: See Looks From Sydney Sweeney, Jenna Ortega, Adam Brody and More
Stars are arriving for the 77th Emmy Awards. Choose, save and share six of your favorite red carpet looks.
September 14, 2025
‘Freedom’ Shirt Becomes a Meme and an Instant Commodity
Mere hours after Charlie Kirk’s killing, the internet was flooded with replicas of his T-shirt.
September 14, 2025
Bobbi Brown Tells Her Beauty Comeback Story
The cosmetics mogul reveals how she started all over again, with Jones Road, after leaving Estée Lauder.
September 14, 2025
Getting Fired Gets You Into This Cool Girls’ Club
In a new book, two longtime fashion editors — along with Oprah Winfrey, Jamie Lee Curtis and Katie Couric — open up about times they got canned.
September 14, 2025
What Does Posting About Charlie Kirk Really Say About You?
After the assassination of the young conservative activist, some are receiving blowback for expressing sadness or sympathy online.
September 13, 2025
Grieving in Public, Erika Kirk Melds the Personal and Political
Ms. Kirk has played a key role in her husband’s movement. Speaking at Turning Point USA headquarters and on social media, she pledged his work would continue.
September 13, 2025
Calvin Klein Underwear as You’ve Never Seen It Before
In her second show for the brand, the designer Veronica Leoni takes on Y-fronts.
September 13, 2025
The Living Room Where History Still Happens
Gloria Steinem, now 91, is still at the center of vital conversations. On Tuesday, she gathered a circle of nearly 30 women at her home to talk about women’s health.
September 13, 2025
How Much More Chaotic Can This Flea Market Get?
Young buyers and sellers have started to change the character of a market known for drawing Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart.
September 13, 2025
They Met at Preschool Pickup. Now They Have a ‘Baby’ of Their Own.
Arlo Mott, a fashion line created for working mothers and founded by Susan Woo, Karen Drexler and Alex Drexler, is expanding.
September 13, 2025
Hasan Piker on Charlie Kirk
The two men had very different politics. But as a fellow star of a new political media class, the left-wing streamer had a personal reaction to Mr. Kirk’s assassination.
September 12, 2025
Jeff Bezos, Jessica Chastain and More at Fashion Week’s Starriest Gala
Hollywood’s most recognizable faces packed Kering’s gala in New York City on Thursday.
September 12, 2025
A $3,600 Workout Bag?
Alo Yoga is betting that fans of its sports bras will go for new luxury bags. Plus, Everlane’s first celebrity face and a milestone for stylish sisters-in-law.
September 12, 2025
Nike Sneakers You Earn the Right to Buy, One Free Throw at a Time
The artist Tom Sachs, whose longtime partnership with Nike was suspended over suggestions that he ran a hostile studio, isn’t making it easy to nab his latest design for the brand.
September 12, 2025
She Didn’t Fall for His Faux Phishing Text. She Fell for Him.
Laura Scaffidi and Marcus Filoso lived in a tight-knit Italian community in Ottawa, but didn’t meet until he stopped by her pop-up bar five years ago.
September 12, 2025
My Relationship With Alcohol Is Not Complicated
I love it. It’s just that it’s horrible for me.
September 12, 2025
Two Friendly Gamers Became Forever Teammates
Elyse Freeman and Jeff Carpenter met five years ago while competing on the same team in Killer Queen Black, an online game.
September 12, 2025
They Met on a First Date — but Not With Each Other
When Laura Pitcher and Julius Frazer first met, their conversation flowed naturally, but they were in the middle of a double date with other people. A year later, they had their first real date.
September 12, 2025
She Rushed Out of Their Date, but it Didn’t End There
Ryan Daniels thought he’d blown his shot at romance with Dr. Sandra Goldlust after waiting over a year to take her out. He was wrong.
September 12, 2025
Her Smart-Aleck Remark Gave Him Pause
When Ira Wagner asked Kim Rosenberg which synagogue she belonged to in Portland, Ore., she said all of them, and that she knew “everybody.”
September 12, 2025
As Political Tension Soars, Some Rare Calls for Unity Emerge
Joint statements from groups representing young Republicans and Democrats, and messages of tolerance from prominent figures stood out as reaction to Charlie Kirk’s assassination continued.
September 11, 2025
Anna Sawai, Priyanka Chopra and Peter Marino Inspect Dior’s Newest Look
The fashion crowd turned out for the reopening of the New York flagship store, which now has a spa.
September 11, 2025
Ralph Lauren Opens New York Fashion Week
American fashion designer Ralph Lauren kicked off New York Fashion Week with a collection that highlighted mostly monochrome looks.
September 11, 2025
Cher Helped Studio 54 Return, if Only for One Night
“When things are right, they just come back around,” Cher said of Valentino’s temporary reopening of the infamous club.
September 11, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘UR CUTE, TEXT ME’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
September 11, 2025
Their Schools Banned Phones. Out Came the iPods and Cassette Players.
Enterprising students have been bringing the contraband of yesteryear to school in what they see as a “loophole” in cellphone bans.
September 11, 2025
Andrew Cuomo, David Paterson and More New York Politicians on the Runway
The former governors joined Curtis Sliwa and a group of assorted New York City luminaries as models at Style Across the Aisle, a bipartisan event.
September 11, 2025
Ralph Lauren and the Taylor Swift Effect
Taking advantage of a big moment with big clothes, in black and white.
September 11, 2025
This Suit Went From the Met Gala to the Sale Section
How a one-of-a-kind ensemble worn to the star-studded fashion event ended up being bought secondhand — after being marked down by half.
September 11, 2025
A Thoreau Impersonator Bids a Fond Farewell to Walden Pond
After 26 years in character as the 19th-century transcendentalist writer, Richard Smith is hanging up his straw hat.
September 11, 2025
Social Media Falls Into Well-Worn Grooves After Charlie Kirk’s Death
A mix of sympathy and blame proliferated in messages posted from figures across the political spectrum.
September 11, 2025
Fashion’s Historic Shake-Up
This fall, 13 of the biggest brands in fashion will have new talent at the helm. What makes them tick?
September 10, 2025
Ahead of Fashion Week, a Glimpse of the Future
A graduate show at the Fashion Institute of Technology introduced the industry to a new generation of designers and helped kick off a busy calendar for insiders.
September 10, 2025
I Feel Bad for My Mother, but I’m Sick of Her Complaining. Help!
A reader has come to dread phone calls from her mother, whose deep unhappiness she attributes to life with her “textbook narcissist” stepfather.
September 10, 2025
What Makes a Good Bag?
Métier, an independent brand founded by Melissa Morris, opens its first U.S. store, having amassed an influential following with an eye toward elegant functionality.
September 9, 2025
Brilliant Apparel That Boosts Moods
A vibrant crop top and hot pink leggings lit up the street as the sun set.
September 9, 2025
Remember When Things Were Better in the ’90s? A.I. Does Too.
Dubious videos about the glory of bygone eras are creating nostalgia for those too young to fact check them.
September 9, 2025
Marc Jacobs and Sofia Coppola’s Very Stylish Friendship
Ms. Coppola’s first-ever documentary, unveiled at the Venice Film Festival, is an affectionate portrait of her decades-long bond with the designer.
September 9, 2025
10 Unforgettable Looks at the MTV Video Music Awards
Feathery boas, loopy braids, a rare Labubu and more.
September 8, 2025
She Became an Elite Runner by Leaving Running Behind
Keira D’Amato retired from running in her early 20s, but a decade later she was back and setting marathon records. A new memoir details her journey, which is still unfolding.
September 7, 2025
When It Rains, It … Is ‘Terrifying’
After a summer of tragic flash floods, a once-cozy or inconvenient weather event is causing anxiety and dread for some.
September 6, 2025
14 Unforgettable Looks at the Venice Film Festival
Gilded Age gowns, cable-knit sweaters, fun socks and more.
September 6, 2025
Is It Time for You to ‘Lock In’?
A social media challenge is asking participants to tackle their goals now, rather than wait for the new year.
September 5, 2025
What Are Your Personal Style Questions?
Our Styles writers think deeply about what we wear and why. Ask them anything.
September 5, 2025
Young Armani Fans Mourn the Loss of Their Favorite Designer
The Italian designer Giorgio Armani found a thriving young Millennial and Gen Z fan base in recent years.
September 5, 2025
The Next Step for a Billion-Dollar Beauty Brand
Rhode, a brand built online, has arrived at Sephora after a major acquisition deal. Plus, Post Malone on the runway and a Japanese designer to know.
September 5, 2025
The Downtown Ventriloquist
In New York nightclubs, Sophie Becker is reviving a lost art form, one wisecrack at a time.
September 5, 2025
My Boyfriend’s Most Romantic Act
After my longtime partner and I split up, I got a big, comforting dog. But in a moment of deep sadness, I needed a human being.
September 5, 2025
A Milliner and a Businessman Met in Mexico, Fell in Love in New York
It was through hats and a cousin that Mariela Osorio and David Gochicoa met at a pop-up. Two months later, they had their first date.
September 5, 2025
A Newcomer Makes a Lasting First Impression
During Arthur Espinoza’s first date with Dr. Brandon Imp four years ago, he felt “sparks, just like in a cheesy rom-com.”
September 5, 2025
Looking for Community, She Found Love Instead
What began with a Bucknell University concert committee interview turned into a love story for Madeline Boone and Elias Strizower.
September 5, 2025
Meet the Artist Who Bedazzled Naomi Osaka’s Labubus
Every match of a thrilling U.S. Open run featured a custom crystal-clad creation. Kerin Rose Gold took us behind the scenes.
September 5, 2025
Giorgio Armani Changed the Way People Dress. Twice.
The designer’s innovations — for the chief executive and the celebrity — made Armani a household name.
September 4, 2025
Giorgio Armani’s Life in Photos
One of the most prolific fashion designers in history, he turned a certain kind of Italian chic into an international phenomenon.
September 4, 2025
The Man Who Will Play Alexander McQueen
Luke Newton gets out of his ‘Bridgerton’ period costume waistcoat and steps into the life of a legendary designer.
September 4, 2025
Is Partying Dead, or Are You Just Old?
Gen Z was alive during a week of supper clubs, daytime raves and rooftop ragers in New York City.
September 4, 2025
Little Ways to Make a Big Impression
Accessories are often the key to looking distinct.
September 4, 2025
Sewing Is Cool Again
The New York Sewing Center has seen a surge in demand as people look to save money, upcycle and learn a skill that isn’t just for their grandparents.
September 4, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘His Private Gambling Felt Like an Earthquake’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
September 3, 2025
They’re Famous. They’re Everywhere. And They’re Fake.
Influencers like Lil’ Miquela and Mia Zelu have millions of followers and generate serious income, despite being created with artificial intelligence.
September 3, 2025
I Think My Granddaughter Stole From Me. Help!
A reader was alarmed to find precious jewelry missing from her home after leaving her 22-year-old granddaughter to house-sit for the night.
September 3, 2025
In a Surprise, David Byrne Says He Will Get Married ‘This Week’
The former Talking Heads frontman, who only recently revealed his engagement to Mala Gaonkar, delivered the news along with a playlist he created for his wedding dinner.
September 3, 2025
Embracing the Local Style on Vacation
An American visiting Denmark felt sartorially at home.
September 2, 2025
What Does Vogue Mean Today?
The magazine has a new editor in Chloe Malle. It may also need a new identity.
September 2, 2025
‘Who Am I Without Birth Control?’
As social media and wellness podcasters bombard young women with messages about the pill, many are questioning what they’ve long been told.
September 2, 2025
The European Heir Restoring Forgotten American Cars to Glory
An Italian jewelry scion has turned an old drive-in theater in Pennsylvania into a showplace for his collection of domestic vehicles.
September 1, 2025
Inside the Messy World of Junk Journaling
The art form where parking tickets, luggage tags and literal garbage shine.
September 1, 2025
He Made Barneys. He Lost Barneys. He Lived to Tell the Tale.
Gene Pressman, the impresario behind the world-famous department store, would have done things differently.
August 31, 2025
He Wants to Climb Nearly All of America’s Tallest Peaks. In a Month.
On his “States of Elevation” project, Kilian Jornet intends to summit the 60-plus so-called 14ers in the contiguous United States, connecting each by bike or foot.
August 31, 2025
Think Candles Can’t Be Fun? Think Again.
A small company in Missouri is struggling to keep up with orders for its “Fall of Rome” candle, and it is already working on its next social media hit.
August 30, 2025
For Jeff Buckley Fans, It’s Never Over
Nearly three decades after his death, a documentary and a sudden surge in the charts have made the singer’s legacy front of mind.
August 30, 2025
How Are the Very Rich Feeling About New York’s Next Mayor?
“The Hamptons is basically in group therapy about the mayoral race.”
August 30, 2025
Ssense Seeks Bankruptcy Protection as Luxury E-Commerce Falters
The retailer based in Montreal cited a lender-driven sale process and the end of the de minimis loophole as final blows.
August 29, 2025
A Panorama of Design
A look at design-world events, products and people.
August 29, 2025
Now on Sale: Trumpworld Trolling, With a Familiar-Looking Hat
What Gavin Newsom is up to in his “Patriot Shop.”
August 29, 2025
When a Walk Turns Into a 12-Hour Date
Sparks didn’t fly when Melissa Lee and Skylar Gibson met while moving into the same building. But after a few killed cockroaches and a trip to Guitar Center, they did.
August 29, 2025
Ghosted by My Own Husband
When our once boisterous household fell silent, I longed to hear the sound of my pet name.
August 29, 2025
‘You’re Going to Fall in Love With Me’
Jackson Patterson made a bold prediction to Sydney Robertson over sushi after an afternoon of dancing, and before an actual date.
August 29, 2025
The Fishwife Becomes a Musician’s Wife
Becca Millstein and Pete Martin met while working in a mailroom years before she founded a popular tinned fish company and his music career took off.
August 29, 2025
Walking Hand-in-Hand From Town to Town
Jordan Barkin and Ivan Jomolka knew they’d found love by the end of their first date.
August 29, 2025
8 Products That Can Bring Comfort to Life
These innovative designs promote ease in a variety of ways.
August 28, 2025
Is Bed Shopping Turning into a Consumer’s Nightmare?
Even sleep experts are exhausted by the hype.
August 28, 2025
Is Jordon Hudson a ‘Gold Digger’? She Wants the Trademark.
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend has applied for numerous trademarks, including one seemingly critical of herself. Is she embracing the jokes?
August 28, 2025
Game. Set. Cuddles.
At the U.S. Open, players’ dogs are a key part of the entourage, and they have the run of the place.
August 28, 2025
Their Beach Home Is a Driveway
Tucked among exclusive real estate, a family’s 18-foot-wide strip of land is not just an oceanside parking spot. It’s their legacy.
August 28, 2025
Are You Being Dommed by Your Dating App?
Several new dating apps are founded on the idea that what daters really want is to hand over control.
August 28, 2025
I Really Didn’t Want to Golf
Then I found out my friends were playing without me. What’s a 40-year-old guy to do?
August 28, 2025
Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and … 30 Minutes of Alone Time?
Young, introverted brides and grooms are factoring in time for solo decompression during their weddings to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
August 28, 2025
The 1950s Kitchen Gets an Update
With today’s wellness kitchens, it’s farewell to the pantry with shelf-stabilized foods, and hail to the composter.
August 27, 2025
The Smoking Hot Return of Bathing Culture
Saunas and other water-based amenities are booming in societies that once turned their backs on them.
August 27, 2025
My Neighbor With Dementia Is a Big Nuisance. Help!
A reader wonders what he should do about his neighbor’s bothersome behavior, including loud singing and guitar playing mornings and evenings.
August 27, 2025
The Look of Taylor Swift’s Engagement Era
It’s picture-perfect, of course.
August 27, 2025
Venus Williams Lost, but Her Fuzzy Bag Won
In her return at the U.S. Open, Ms. Williams decided to highlight labels based in the United States. Her shearling racket bag was hard to miss.
August 27, 2025
From Airbnb to America’s ‘Chief Design Officer’
Joe Gebbia wants to make government services more “satisfying.” Some peers in the design industry are skeptical.
August 27, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Insisted on Keeping Things Casual ’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
August 27, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are Engaged
The pop star and the N.F.L. player announced their engagement on Instagram. Teammates, fans and President Trump congratulated the couple.
August 27, 2025
Taylor Swift’s Engagement Ring Marks a Return to Vintage Elegance
The pop star’s antique-inspired sparkler channels the “heirloom look,” reflecting a return to antique stones.
August 26, 2025
In ‘With Love, Meghan,’ the Duchess Leans Into Joy
For her fans, the show’s focus on her soft life in both seasons is rare and welcome.
August 26, 2025
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Announce Their Engagement
The news was announced on Instagram: “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”
August 26, 2025
Packing a Punch in Primary Color Plaid
A vibrant red-and-blue dress reflected its wearer’s taste for color.
August 26, 2025
Donald Trump’s Big Gay Government
On the town with the A-Gays of Washington, who have never been happier to be out, proud and Republican.
August 26, 2025
Casting a Fresh Eye on Artifacts from Smoke-Filled Rooms
The once-ubiquitous ashtray is making a revival as an object of curiosity or a resting place for weed.
August 26, 2025
K-Pop Fans Sing the Demons Away
Kids and their parents celebrated their fandom at a singalong showing of “KPop Demon Hunters.”
August 25, 2025
100 Push-Ups and 50 Pull-Ups in Under 10 Minutes. What Could Go Wrong?
Fitness experts caution against jumping into a difficult routine suggested by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth.
August 25, 2025
Is Today’s Self-Help Teaching Everyone to Be a Jerk?
Draw boundaries. Protect your peace. Worry less about pleasing others. The prevailing (and best-selling) wisdom of the day encourages an inward turn.
August 25, 2025
A New Kind of Fighting Man
What happens when the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s hottest prospect doesn’t fit the sport’s hypermasculine mold?
August 24, 2025
Maria Sharapova’s Superpower
Hint: It’s not the tennis dress. But as she is inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, the former star athlete is ready to use it.
August 24, 2025
Bags for the Understated Woman
Nili Lotan’s cult following includes a lot of people who know what “south of the 27” means, but also some rock stars.
August 24, 2025
Revenge of the Followers
An emerging genre of video collapses the boundaries between celebrities and their audiences.
August 22, 2025
Her Dad Lost, but Hope Walz Hasn’t Stopped Speaking Out
A year after her father became the Democratic vice-presidential nominee, the 24-year-old Hope Walz reflects on all that has changed for her and the world.
August 22, 2025
Welcoming My First Marriage Into My Second
Is it better to bury memories of past relationships, or embrace them?
August 22, 2025
The Sisterhood of the Cape Cod Wedding Dress
Eleanor Conroy was the eighth bride in her family to wear her grandmother’s A-line silk gown when she married her childhood crush, Christopher Aitken.
August 22, 2025
She Asked for a Marriage Plan. His ‘Board of Directors’ Approved.
When Jenelle Hamilton first met Bart Williams, she made her intentions clear: she was dating for marriage. Two years later, he proposed his own plan for their future.
August 22, 2025
When Two Opposites Have So Much in Common
Jaeyeon Kim wasn’t looking for anything serious last year. She was busy touring as a singer and still hurting from a previous breakup. Then she met Andrew Hong.
August 22, 2025
After He Proposed, 19 Friends Lost Their Bet
When they met on a dating app three years ago, Stefanie Manisero and John Avanzino had been single for a while. Both were uncertain whether they would ever marry.
August 22, 2025
A Simple Favor Turned Her ‘Hot Neighbor’ Into Her Husband
Olivia Schreiber and Kyle Shaub lived one floor away from each other in a West Village building. When they saw each other in the elevator, sparks flew.
August 22, 2025
Gavin Casalegno Knows How You Feel About Him on ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’
Social media has turned against the character he plays on the hit show. He finds the reaction “comical.”
August 21, 2025
They’re Rich, They Travel and They Love to Complain
A Birkin bag overnighted to Capri. A pink Brabus sports car for a Gen Z birthday party. Olivia Ferney, a travel agent to the ultrawealthy, has heard it all.
August 21, 2025
How Fast Should Your 12-Year-Old Throw?
It’s a paradox that parents of talented kids face. Their children could become really good at something they love. They could also get hurt.
August 21, 2025
Decades Later, the Menendez Crime Scene Still Draws a Crowd
As Erik and Lyle Menendez wait for a ruling on their parole, a new tour is retelling their story, in detail, from the back of a limousine.
August 21, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘A Father’s Love Shouldn’t Wound’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
August 20, 2025
Why Magic, Dragons and Explicit Sex Are in Bookstores Everywhere
Romantasy is propping up the fiction market. Thanks to a generation that grew up reading about a boy wizard.
August 20, 2025
My Partner and I Aren’t Excited to Move In Together. Is That Bad?
A reader and his girlfriend who are happy living apart worry that their reluctance to shack up could spell trouble for their relationship.
August 20, 2025
A Rare Smell on the Brink of Extinction
An obscure perfume worn by the actress Elizabeth Taylor was lost to time. Some passionate fans have given it a new life.
August 20, 2025
Wardrobes Shaped by Music
A couple’s style took cues from Wu-Tang Clan and Anita Baker.
August 19, 2025
Vuori Goes Pro With Jack Draper Tennis Line
The athleisure brand found the face of its move into big-time sports in Mr. Draper, a Top 5 player and fashion darling.
August 19, 2025
How ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Tradwife’ Were Added to the Cambridge Dictionary
The terms, which started as online slang, are expected to have staying power.
August 18, 2025
Terence Stamp’s Swinging, Smoldering Style
He helped redefine male beauty, ushering in the era of the cinematic bad boy.
August 18, 2025
The Lambs Sing a Melancholy Song
The nation’s longest-running theatrical club toasts its old Manhattan home before moving to a new place.
August 18, 2025
She’s Serving New Tennis Clothes at the U.S. Open
After years of playing in store-bought attire and without an apparel deal, Taylor Townsend, now the world No. 1 in women’s doubles, is attempting a label of her own.
August 18, 2025
For Some, Dressing in Outdated Clothing Is the Point
As Bonhams prepares to auction costumes and props from “Downton Abbey,” a new generation is embracing items that look historical, even if they’re new.
August 18, 2025
Complete Your Squat. The Internet Is Watching.
As the fitness competition Hyrox gains momentum, it is facing criticism from people who think one move in particular is not being judged correctly.
August 18, 2025
Dirty Dishes in the Sink? He’ll See You in Court.
On the video series “Roommate Court,” a comedian passes judgment on New Yorkers’ household disagreements.
August 17, 2025
32 Memorable Style Moments From ‘And Just Like That …’
The HBO Max reboot of “Sex and the City” may have divided audiences, but it kept pushing New York fashion into bold, sometimes absurd territory.
August 16, 2025
Want to Find the Love of Your Life? Look Up.
As our digital worlds continue to steal our attention, some people are taking a more intentional approach to meeting strangers in real life.
August 16, 2025
The Woman to See About Your Face
Melinda Farina, known as the Beauty Broker, sends Hollywood actresses and everyday women to doctors around the globe. In her world, the knives are always out.
August 15, 2025
Carrie Bradshaw’s Story May Be Over, but Her Clothes Live On
Throughout the beloved series “Sex and the City” and its reboot “And Just Like That …,” the protagonist’s wardrobe was the most reliable through line.
August 15, 2025
His ‘First and Only Date’ With a Man Led to Forever
Michael Kaye wasn’t yet out when he matched with Parker Simoni on Tinder. He backed out of their first date, but Mr. Simoni was patient.
August 15, 2025
Across a Crowded Room, He Only Had Eyes for Her
When Jessica Markowski of “Owning Manhattan” met David Weisburd at Soho Beach House in Miami, their banter quickly turned into laughter. “I thought, ‘This is fun,’” she said.
August 15, 2025
The Best Medicine of All Was Each Other
Kim Hoffman and Josh Woda were each diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma during college, and when he relapsed years later, he reached out to her on Facebook.
August 15, 2025
Our Marriage Includes an Emergency Backpack
As an Israeli-Palestinian couple in the West Bank with family in Gaza, we have learned that love isn’t enough to save us, or anyone.
August 15, 2025
While He Led the Class, She Plotted to Win His Heart
For months, Braxton Osei-Bonsu tried to catch the eye of Ricky Handa, a lecturer at her law school, but he kept things professional. Only after she completed his course did they go on their first date.
August 15, 2025
How Does Taylor Swift Deal With Internet Noise?
She doesn’t.
August 14, 2025
How Do You Spot a ‘Performative’ Male? Look for a Tote Bag.
As a new archetype gains traction, contests in Seattle and New York have found some men embracing the label — and signifiers like books, records and Labubus.
August 14, 2025
A Fashion Week Not Quite Like the Rest
Copenhagen Fashion Week has a freer, youthful spirit that draws a diverse group of people who telegraph their excitement and identity through clothes.
August 14, 2025
The ‘Womanosphere’ Is Booming. No Wonder Katie Miller Hopped Aboard.
The wife of Stephen Miller, who recently worked for Elon Musk, has joined a fast-growing world of conservative podcasters offering women lifestyle advice.
August 13, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘It’s Our Secret’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
August 13, 2025
What Does It Mean to Be Chopped?
As younger generations continue to adopt new slang, a familiar word has become a meanspirited adjective.
August 13, 2025
May I Confront My Sister About Excluding My Fiancée From Her Wedding Album?
A reader’s suspicion that his sister doesn’t like his fiancée seems to have been confirmed by her absence from wedding photos. But how should he raise the issue?
August 13, 2025
Ralph Lauren, ‘The Gilded Age’ and Black Affluence
Recent portrayals of the Black elite have shown the complexities that can come with representing class.
August 13, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Are Engaged, but All Eyes Are on the Ring
After years of speculation, the soccer superstar’s engagement is big news, but it’s the enormous diamond perched on Ms. Rodríguez’s finger that has everyone talking.
August 12, 2025
A City Girl Allergic to Wearing Black
A New York City transplant dresses “like a rainbow” with help from a color wheel kept in her closet.
August 12, 2025
A Talisman for Tasteful Travelers
Its fans include Anjelica Huston and the Row founders, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.
August 12, 2025
She’s a Model. She’s Also a Nuclear Power Influencer. What?
Isabelle Boemeke has a cause that’s raising eyebrows.
August 12, 2025
Kate Hudson. Natalie Portman. Bowen Yang. Who Will Play Sally Next?
A group of big-name stars have joined the singer-songwriter Role Model as he performs “Sally, When the Wine Runs Out” while on tour. It all started with a rumor.
August 11, 2025
The Theater Is Tiny, the Popcorn Is Fresh and the Crowd Is Devoted
A new micro-cinema draws film buffs to Queens.
August 11, 2025
Michelle Obama and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Draw Crowds on Martha’s Vineyard
In Oak Bluffs, film premieres, book fairs and star-studded soirees attracted fans who came for the art and stayed for the community.
August 10, 2025
A Former Child Star Writes a Tell-All. Sort Of.
Alyson Stoner has much to say about their years acting for Disney and Nickelodeon. They’re careful how they say it.
August 10, 2025
Dr. Phil’s Road From Oprah to ICE Raids
The daytime TV fixture seems to have taken a rightward turn. But don’t call it politics.
August 10, 2025
How Far Will People Go to Get Into the Magic Castle? Ask These Blood Donors.
The Hollywood landmark has hosted blood drives since 2014. Donors do a good deed, but the perk is entry into the private club.
August 9, 2025
If You Put Her in a Scene, She Will Steal It
Robby Hoffman, who made her way from a Hasidic community in Brooklyn all the way to Hollywood, has stood out in small roles in “Hacks” and “Dying for Sex.”
August 9, 2025
The Lasting Appeal of John F. Kennedy Jr.
A CNN documentary and an upcoming series by Ryan Murphy delve into the nation’s most famous son, who remains fixed in the 1990s.
August 8, 2025
‘Hunting Wives’ Is Raunchy, Pulpy and Netflix’s Most Popular Show
The drama has all the ingredients of a binge-watch: culture wars, murder and sex.
August 8, 2025
‘The Gilded Age’ Goes to Newport. But of Course.
The Rhode Island getaway for the wealthy plays a key role in HBO’s lavish soap opera of the 1880s.
August 8, 2025
We’re Just Here for the Sex, Please
When learning tantric sex in paradise, it can be hard to separate the physical from the emotional.
August 8, 2025
Chasing Tornadoes and Supercells on Their First Date
Love struck lightning-fast when Tommy Joyce invited Britt Mumma, a fellow filmmaker, to join his storm-chasing team.
August 8, 2025
She Made a List. The Ancestors Confirmed.
After Jessica Assaf wrote down the qualities of her ideal partner, she had a revelation at Burning Man: She had found everything she was looking for in Dean Prince.
August 8, 2025
After Years of Missed Connections, a Meeting Worth the Wait
Sharif Henry and Denise Douglas both grew up in Canarsie, Brooklyn, and spent decades in each other’s orbits. Finally, the stars aligned.
August 8, 2025
When Their Paths Finally Crossed
Dr. Ganesh Rao and Dr. Nina Shah lived parallel lives for years. After they were set up by a mutual friend, they felt an immediate bond.
August 8, 2025
We’ve Embraced Acne and Body Hair. Why Not Bitten Nails?
Nail biters want to know.
August 7, 2025
That’s a Lot of Needles in Your Face
In the age of #notox, can cosmetic acupuncture be the new Botox?
August 7, 2025
Loni Anderson Subverted the Bombshell
The actress tapped into a blond archetype during the height of second wave feminism.
August 6, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Let Joy Back In’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
August 6, 2025
Can Just Anybody Throw an Award Show These Days?
When you’re as funny as Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, yes.
August 6, 2025
Why Is My Family Avoiding Me After I Cut Off Contact With My Father?
A reader is eager to revive his relationships with his mother and younger brother, which have been on ice ever since he set a firm boundary with his abusive father.
August 6, 2025
They Are 16 and 17 Years Old, and They Want to Vote. Like, Now.
After Britain announced plans to lower the voting age, some American teenagers wondered: When will it be their turn?
August 5, 2025
Sued for Playing With Toys?
A lawsuit involving videos of Calico Critters in scandalous situations poses questions about the limits of pretend play.
August 5, 2025
Trump Praised a Sydney Sweeney Ad, and American Eagle’s Stock Soared
The president called her much-debated jeans campaign the “HOTTEST” ad out there, which seemed to start a stock rally.
August 5, 2025
Bubble Gum Brought to Life
Candy-colored clothing made for a sweet sight on a summer day.
August 5, 2025
A Love Story Cut Short Two Weeks After ‘I Do’
David Roach, the singer for the rock band Junkyard, died not long after marrying Jennifer Michael at the Buffett Cancer Center, where he was being treated for advanced metastatic cancer.
August 4, 2025
‘Game, Set, Matchmaker’? The U.S. Open Gets Into the Dating Game.
The series is scheduled to stream on YouTube during this year’s tournament.
August 4, 2025
The Man Who Would Save Fro-Yo
The frozen treat was inescapable a decade ago, then seemed to vanish. But one C.E.O., with help from the YouTuber Danny Duncan, is firing up the fro-yo time machine.
August 4, 2025
What Should We Call ‘Athleisure’ Now?
Ty Haney, the “queen of athleisure,” has returned to Outdoor Voices. But the world of leggings has evolved.
August 4, 2025
Everyone Wants to Be a Rock Star. Including These Comedians.
The members of Middle Aged Dad Jam Band are known for making people laugh. But they take their music seriously.
August 2, 2025
Women Have Always Looked Out for One Another. It’s Never Been Risk-Free.
The recent data hack targeting an app for sharing information about nefarious men is a reminder that the impulse to protect frequently comes at a cost.
August 2, 2025
The Art of Pool, for Artists Only
Trading in their brushes for pool cues, the group that gathers for “painters’ pool” find a respite from the studio.
August 2, 2025
Is This T-Shirt Worth the Controversy?
A canny bit of marketing? A fast-fashion boondoggle? A must-have souvenir from the end of civilization? Or maybe just another meaningless T-shirt.
August 1, 2025
The Publicist on Call for Controversy
Mitchell Jackson was fired from a high-profile journalism job at 25. Now he represents some of the most divisive figures in America, including the right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.
August 1, 2025
The Inescapable Sydney Sweeney
The actress seems to be everywhere, fronting dozens of ad campaigns, and has lately become a beacon for thorny public discourse.
August 1, 2025
The Changing Politics of Masks
Accountability and privacy are on a collision course that raises the stakes for the role of face-covering in modern life.
August 1, 2025
My Seven-Week Marriage Compatibility Test
His visa was expiring. I liked him. Did I love him?
August 1, 2025
Love Endured the Lockdown — and a Canceled Wedding Venue
Serious intentions were key as Keren Dillard and Tevin Taylor set up one outdoor date after another during the height of the pandemic.
August 1, 2025
Their First Date Was Delayed. Their Future Wasn’t.
Corey Lockett and Vanessa Berentsen had a bright future. But first, he had to find a parking spot.
August 1, 2025
‘Just Friends’ Turned into a Summer Fling, Then Something More
Dr. Gidge Russo and Maggie Weston met as co-workers at Wahlburgers in Hingham, Mass.
August 1, 2025
A Pineapple Jack-o’-Lantern Started It All
John Nothaft and Sarah Berger, both classical musicians, first connected at a Halloween party. She was Wednesday Addams, he a taco.
August 1, 2025
The Bumpiness of the Celebrity-Politician Romance
Long before Katy Perry dined with Justin Trudeau, Linda Ronstadt, Barbra Streisand and Elizabeth Taylor had challenging relationships with men in public office.
July 31, 2025
Surveying the Style in an Elite Summer Retreat
It’s a place where blue blazers, printed pants and Belgian Shoes are plentiful.
July 31, 2025
Oops, There May Be Vodka in That Energy Drink
Thanks to a mix-up with a packaging supplier, an unspecified number of cans that appear to contain Celsius, a nonalcoholic energy drink, are in fact filled with vodka seltzer.
July 30, 2025
Skims Releases New Shapewear. For Your Face.
The latest product from Kim Kardashian’s company promises to sculpt the cheeks, neck and chin.
July 30, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘He Watched My Father’s Feet’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
July 30, 2025
Are Tight Jeans and Cologne Reason Enough to Stop Dating a Nice Man?
A reader is having trouble overlooking certain aspects of the personal presentation of a man whom she otherwise likes quite a lot.
July 30, 2025
Palm Beach Billionaires Battle for Oceanfront Land
Before building the beachfront homes of their dreams, the superrich keep tearing down perfectly good mansions.
July 30, 2025
How to Look Cool in the Heat
People on the streets of New York City in recent weeks have offered plenty of inspiration, whether you’re dressing up or down.
July 30, 2025
David Geffen’s Divorce Gives New Meaning to an Old Term
Hypergamy? A lawsuit against David Geffen mentions a website where the word — that means dating above your station — is celebrated. But it also carries darker intonations.
July 29, 2025
Suited for Summer in Crisp Linen
A smartly dressed golf instructor said that the sport has influenced his style.
July 29, 2025
Why Is a Mid-Tier Restaurant Chain Selling Cowboy Boots?
As casual dining faces major headwinds, Chili’s is tapping into a Texas boot maker’s fashion credibility, hoping viral marketing can help it find a new audience.
July 29, 2025
Is Gen Z Bringing Back Louboutins?
Despite the crippling effects of sky-high stilettos, a new generation of fans can’t stay out of Christian Louboutin heels.
July 29, 2025
Gwyneth Paltrow Helps Turn Astronomer’s Infamy on Its Head
The technology company that was at the center of a scandal last week released a tongue-in-cheek response. It landed.
July 28, 2025
Eve Jobs’s Wedding in the Cotswolds Is Peak Quiet Luxury
Eve Jobs, the youngest daughter of Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell Jobs, reportedly married in the English countryside, further cementing the Cotswolds as a hot spot for lavish weddings.
July 28, 2025
She’s Known for Eccentric Baby Names. Meet Aquaman.
The internet personality Trisha Paytas has her followers clinging to every baby name reveal. Is it just another form of viral clickbait?
July 28, 2025
An Era of Authenticity (or Something Like It)
Celebrities are being praised for openly discussing plastic surgery and Photoshop. Are they raging against a machine they created?
July 28, 2025
Moomins Enter the Cuteness Pantheon, With Help From Gen Z
Like Snoopy and Miffy, these adorable creatures have been rediscovered by members of a younger generation.
July 28, 2025
Ralph Lauren’s Vintage Man of Mystery
At 71, Doug Bihlmaier has become a style hero to fashion-savvy social media creators.
July 27, 2025
A Designer Was Ready for India’s Fashion Moment
As the “big guys” dabble in Indian looks, Kartik Kumra is in it for the long haul. And stars like Kendrick Lamar and Stephen Curry are wearing his designs.
July 27, 2025
Inside a Gathering of America’s Growing Home-School Movement
The pandemic supercharged interest. Now, a cultural and political emphasis on women staying at home is continuing to fuel growth.
July 27, 2025
The Rise of the Reality Star D.J.
In search of a new side hustle, numerous stars of reality television have branched out into music. Do they know what they’re doing?
July 26, 2025
Coming Soon: Your Beautiful, Successful, Confident Life
For some believers in manifestation, vision boards have become a little like movie trailers, as brought to you by A.I.
July 26, 2025
Hulk Hogan Couldn’t Be Contained by Clothes
His look was jokey, but it was no joke.
July 25, 2025
She Married Her Biggest Book Fan
Daniel De Lange and Kyle Lucia Wu kept things casual after meeting as restaurant co-workers, but soon they were “attached at the hip,” Mr. De Lange said.
July 25, 2025
From FaceTime to Face Time, In Person
Maya Vargas and Justin Mejia talked a lot for a couple of years before they went on their first date.
July 25, 2025
For Two Octogenarians, First Came Romance, Then a Dream Home
Kathryn Scott, 82, an author and former “Dark Shadows” actress, met the author Patrick Oster, 80, when a mutual friend who likes to play matchmaker suggested they trade manuscripts.
July 25, 2025
She Read His Journal Entry, and Said Yes
Tucker Higgins knew he wanted to marry Emma Newburger six months into dating — so they started documenting their love story.
July 25, 2025
Can You Love a Stranger?
I never even knew the last names of the people who sustained me through my darkest days.
July 25, 2025
Can You Do the Nicki Minaj?
Inspired by an old rap video, social media users are challenging each other to get into a pretzel-like pose in increasingly precarious locations.
July 24, 2025
Working While Honeymooning
Or is it honeymooning while working? Sometimes job flexibility is a blessing and a curse.
July 24, 2025
A Rare Chance to Eat Like a Seal
Devoted fish fans converged in Hudson Yards for the Russ & Daughters Herring Pairing party, a New York tradition that returned this week after a six-year hiatus.
July 24, 2025
What Are the Viral Moments You Remember Most From the Last Decade?
Virality has changed over the years. Tell us about your experiences online in an earlier internet age.
July 24, 2025
The Allure of a Pucci Girl Summer
How Pucci bucked the luxury downturn to become the brand of the season.
July 24, 2025
Sculpting Trees, and Teaching Patience and Focus
For Michael Gibson, topiary art isn’t just clipping branches. It’s a life lesson.
July 24, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘My Father Didn’t Mind Her Lie’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
July 23, 2025
Their Superpower? Holding Things.
Known as “the claw grip” online, women are making videos about how many objects they can hold without a purse or functional pockets. What is the larger message?
July 23, 2025
Is It OK to Confide in My Best Friend About My Heavy Medical Diagnosis?
A reader wonders whether it would unfairly burden a friend to share sobering health news with her and her alone.
July 23, 2025
Clothes That Celebrate the Elegance of Your Inner Weirdo
With her fourth collection, Phoebe Philo’s long game is becoming clear.
July 23, 2025
Ozzy Started With Style, and Built From There
Osbourne and Black Sabbath pioneered a horror-inspired heavy metal look that was an alternative to the colorful tie-dye of the hippies, and a prototype of things to come.
July 23, 2025
A Backpacker About to Hit the Road
Hiking shoes finished off an outfit of mostly secondhand items.
July 22, 2025
The Hottest New Cafe Is in Someone’s Living Room
Young hosts are turning their apartments into makeshift coffeehouses, and documenting the process on social media. Are they social events or side hustles?
July 22, 2025
What’s the Hardest Part of Parenting in 2025? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking to talk to today’s parents, who face challenges that would be unimaginable to previous generations.
July 22, 2025
The Bag of Summer Is a BAB
No longer written off for being “ludicrously capacious,” oversize bags are building up a fan base on social media.
July 21, 2025
Has Trader Joe’s Made It to London? Only as an Accessory.
The bags from the supermarket chain are becoming increasingly popular, even though the store doesn’t operate in Britain.
July 21, 2025
Maddie, a Coonhound Who Awed Instagram by Balancing on Things, Dies at 14
In thousands of photos, Maddie stood tall and seemingly unbothered atop fences, cars, road signs and tires, garnering 1.2 million Instagram followers along the way.
July 20, 2025
Who Is Watching All These Podcasts?
An audio-only medium spawned a giant industry that is now largely focused on video.
July 20, 2025
Birkin: The Bag, the Woman, the Myth
Why has this obsession endured?
July 20, 2025
The Toupee Queen Is Changing How People Talk About Hair Loss
With a series of incredible transformation videos on TikTok, Emily Cheney is fighting against the stigma of nonsurgical hair restoration.
July 20, 2025
W.N.B.A.’s All-Star Weekend Is Still Buzzing, Even Without Caitlin Clark
Despite an injury that sidelined the Fever star, thousands of fans descended on festivities across Indianapolis.
July 19, 2025
‘Coldplaygate’ Is a Stark Reminder That Cameras Are Everywhere
A video from a concert dominated internet discourse, and it led to the resignation of a company’s C.E.O. and its chief people officer.
July 19, 2025
His Old Books Look Great Beside New Clothes
Geoff Snack, a vintage and rare book dealer, is getting calls from small boutiques as well as mass retailers that want what he’s selling.
July 18, 2025
These Croissants Took a $500 Ride to the Hamptons
When the wealthy need anything — luggage, a prescription or keys — delivered out east, they can call Tote Taxi.
July 18, 2025
He Took My Story, So I Made a New One
When my 60-year-old husband suddenly left, I lost a sense of who I was, but not entirely.
July 18, 2025
A Big, Adorable Reveal on the Second Date
Dayton Munson and Emily Orozco hit it off over Bumble, then over a series of restaurant dates.
July 18, 2025
Seeking a Friend, Finding Much More
Ernie Apreza and Kyle Labarry were looking for community in a new city when they first met 10 years ago. Along the way, they found love.
July 18, 2025
He Didn’t Know It Was an Audition. But He Got the Husband Role.
Aleksandra Dubov and Daniyel Berchenko were stargazing in the California desert when Ms. Dubov asked him a direct question.
July 18, 2025
Their Shared Love of Theater Was Just the Opening Act
It took Ellenore Scott, a Broadway choreographer, three months to reply to Trey Everett, a writer and musician. It only took a week to fall in love.
July 18, 2025
Those Ugly Shoes? She’ll Make You Love Them.
Nina Christen designed some of the most influential shoes of the last decade. Now she has a line of her own.
July 17, 2025
Your Morning Coffee, in a Bucket
Across the United States, cafes are serving jumbo-size coffee drinks in plastic buckets. The gimmick is working.
July 16, 2025
Are You Watching Video Podcasts?
The New York Times wants to know how people are consuming this relatively new kind of content.
July 16, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Thought I Was Straight’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words
July 16, 2025
Do We Have to Thank My Brother-in-Law for His Gifts if We Hate His Politics?
A couple’s passive efforts to keep a relative at arm’s length, like quietly donating his gifts to charity, are not being received as intended.
July 16, 2025
How MTV Helped Create the Trump-Era Fame Factory
Thirty years ago, “Road Rules” sent camera-friendly kids on a first-of-its-kind road trip, turbocharging the reality TV machine that feeds culture today.
July 16, 2025
Men’s Wear That Melds Colors, Patterns and Proportions
Visual contrasts made a suit look both fresh and nostalgic.
July 15, 2025
Where Have Men Gone? We’re Right Here.
Readers respond to a Modern Love essay that asks why so many men have retreated from dating and relationships.
July 15, 2025
Finally, Another Woman Designer Gets a Big Brand
Meryll Rogge takes over at Marni, halting a backward trend.
July 15, 2025
Collateral Damage in Federal Work Force Cuts: Summer Interns
At the very beginning of their professional lives, some young people have had their summer plans derailed by the Department of Government Efficiency.
July 15, 2025
Yes, Gen Z Is Staring at You. The Question Is Why.
A generational debate has started over Gen Z’s tendency to respond to various social situations with a long and intentional stare.
July 14, 2025
Could You Have Landed a Job at Vogue in the ’90s?
To work for Anna Wintour in Vogue's glory days, you had to know a little bit of everything. Take the quiz to find out if you would have made the grade.
July 14, 2025
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Dresses for a New (Life) Stage
Appearances at Wimbledon and a French state visit symbolize a new kind of style.
July 14, 2025
How Are the Summer Interns Making It Work?
A new crop of young people are in New York and ready to “hustle” in all kinds of fields that will have them.
July 13, 2025
A Reality Star’s Path From Villain to Unlikely Voice of Reason
Kristen Doute made her share of enemies on “Vanderpump Rules,” but as “The Valley” finishes its second season, she has seemingly reinvented herself.
July 13, 2025
Would You Pay Nearly $9,000 for a Puzzle?
Some of the most devoted hobbyists are willing to shell out big bucks for what one called “a couture puzzle.”
July 12, 2025
The Harvard-Educated Linguist Breaking Down ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Rizz’
Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language.
July 12, 2025
Amanda Anisimova Tried a Normal Life. Now She’s in the Wimbledon Final.
The 23-year-old star could be the first American woman to win the tournament since 2016. A self-imposed sabbatical may have helped her get there.
July 11, 2025
Refined, Freaky, Fabulous: 20 Unforgettable Looks at Couture Week
They included glittery blood, metallic masks and a beating heart.
July 11, 2025
The Phone Call That Led to Love
Katherine Doyle, an NBC White House reporter, and Alex deGrasse, a political strategist and adviser, unexpectedly found love on a work-related call.
July 11, 2025
Art Led the Way to a Very Hot, and Spicy First Date
David Harris, an artist, made spicy curry chicken with Indian chili powder that Heather Phillips, who loved his artwork, tolerated, while he was too nervous to eat.
July 11, 2025
‘I Intend to Keep My Baby’
The diagnosis was dire, but the choice was ours to make.
July 11, 2025
After Years of Friendship, a First Date Wasn’t Necessary
Janet Mercel and Daniel Wisner’s relationship slowly turned romantic after years of “being best friends,” Mr. Wisner said. “And always wanting the best for one another.”
July 11, 2025
It Took Years, Some Electrical Help, Then Came the Spark
Nancy Marshall, a professor of art history, had endured the sudden loss of two partners. As she healed, she kept running into Chris Murphy, an electrician and local artist she admired.
July 11, 2025
What Is ‘Aura Farming’? This Tween Will Show You.
Thanks to his dance moves on the front of a boat, a young Indonesian boy has become an internet sensation, and is now a “tourism ambassador.”
July 10, 2025
The Original Birkin Sells for $10 Million
A lively bidding war led to the Hermès prototype, which was created for the actress Jane Birkin, selling for far more than expected.
July 10, 2025
What Might a Billionaire Lose at? Turns Out, Tennis.
Bill Ackman, an outspoken 59-year-old financier, competed in a professional tournament.
July 10, 2025
What’s Your Sign to Keep Swiping?
Some frustrated singles found dating-app inspiration in an unlikely place: Zohran Mamdani’s success on Hinge.
July 10, 2025
From Girl Boss to No Boss
They reached the heights of corporate success. Now some women are trying to redefine what ambition looks like.
July 10, 2025
Magazine Nirvana in Manhattan’s Financial District
A trove of periodicals is available for anyone to peruse at Library180, a project by two printheads who met as interns at a fashion magazine.
July 10, 2025
A.I. Griefbots Are Just Our Latest Attempt to Talk to the Dead
Emotional needs and technology have kept us searching for connections to the other side.
July 10, 2025
Demna Says a Star-Studded Goodbye to Balenciaga
The designer’s farewell show came complete with Kim Kardashian, Nicole Kidman, Lauren Sánchez Bezos — and other greatest hits.
July 10, 2025
This Is What Fashion Needs Now
Glenn Martens has a brilliant, no-holds-barred debut at Maison Margiela.
July 10, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Was Less Than Half Her Age’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
July 9, 2025
No Fashion Show Invite? No Problem.
Denied a seat at Jonathan Anderson’s Dior debut, a fashion critic invited all of Paris to watch it with him at a bar. Hundreds took him up on the offer.
July 9, 2025
If I Don’t Invite My Difficult Sister to Visit, Can I Invite the One Who’s Less Trouble?
A reader doesn’t have the energy to host a sister whose young children caused a ruckus during their last visit. Does that mean she can’t see the other?
July 9, 2025
These Americans Went Looking for the Britain Found Onscreen. They Found a Different Story.
Like the lead character of “Too Much,” they moved across the Atlantic with visions of Jane Austen and Merchant Ivory. The reality was a little less dreamy.
July 9, 2025
This Dress Is Alive. Really.
In an electric show, Iris van Herpen breaks the fabric barrier. She even grew a dress.
July 9, 2025
Even in Absence, Armani Is in Control
Giorgio Armani had to miss his Privé show. But he still got the last word.
July 9, 2025
Should You Be ‘Fibermaxxing’?
A familiar concept gets a Gen Z rebranding. But is it nutritionist-approved?
July 8, 2025
Actors Dressing the Part of Tourists
A duo’s charisma drew attention to their outfits on the streets of Hong Kong.
July 8, 2025
Is Gary Shteyngart One of the Last Novelists to Make Real Money From the Craft?
Mr. Shteyngart was once told he might be. With his sixth novel, “Vera, or Faith,” out now, he’s spent the last few years spending it well.
July 8, 2025
At Essence Fest, Fashion Didn’t Miss a Beat
In tiaras, cowboy boots and thrifted T-shirts, festivalgoers used style to celebrate identity, joy and community.
July 7, 2025
Why Is Everyone Watching ‘Love Island USA’?
It’s the pop culture obsession of the summer. The show draws viewers in with steamy drama and over-the-top challenges. But what’s more surprising is how it’s bringing viewers together.
July 7, 2025
The Met Gala After Anna?
What would it look like? The Bal d’Été at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris offered one example.
July 7, 2025
Introducing the New New Celine
Oversize jackets, men’s leggings and a lot of gold chains: Michael Rider’s debut subverted the wardrobe status quo.
July 7, 2025
Is Pilates Political?
A video about thinness, femininity and fascism has inspired months of debate in the fitness community.
July 6, 2025
Influencing Without the Influencers
Instead of relying on celebrities, brands are controlling the message by making their own social media videos. You may not even realize they’re selling you something.
July 6, 2025
How ‘Hot’ Became a Bipartisan Political Buzzword
Political messengers on both sides of the aisle are leaning on the same adjective in an attempt to appeal to young voters.
July 5, 2025
It’s a Great Time to Be a Toe
Thongs, mesh, diamonds and crystals: On runways and sidewalks, many shoes and accessories of the moment accentuate our little piggies.
July 5, 2025
Learning to Tell the Truth to Those I Love
In a time of crisis, I couldn’t allow myself to be vulnerable until a chatbot showed me the way.
July 4, 2025
A Fleece Zip-Up That Warmed Her Heart
Bibi Fell invited Dr. Jim Geller out for a drink in San Diego one chilly evening. A year earlier, his pediatric liver team saved her daughter’s life.
July 4, 2025
Five Seconds Into Their First Conversation, He Was Hooked
“I was serious about her immediately,” said the restaurateur Daniel Humm of the “Succession” actress Annabelle Dexter-Jones, whom he met at a wedding last July.
July 4, 2025
A Work Friendship Evolves Into Love
Lauren Noblitt first met Eileen Andrade while working together at a West Miami restaurant owned by Ms. Andrade. What began as easy camaraderie slowly gave way to an unexpected romance.
July 4, 2025
A Pop Star’s Cookies Draw a Crowd (No Backflip Required)
With help from social media, Crumbl’s Benson Boone-inspired Moonbeam Ice Cream has received an extended run.
July 3, 2025
How a Fictional Group Chat Changed a Woman’s Life
Sydney Jo Robinson created “The Group Chat,” a one-woman TikTok series, in March, drawing millions of views and celebrity fans.
July 3, 2025
Where Men Are Evolved
Subdued elegance permeated the runways and the streets at the latest men’s fashion weeks.
July 3, 2025
Patricia Peterson, Innovative Fashion Editor at The Times, Dies at 99
She oversaw fashion coverage beginning in 1957, when hemlines made headlines. She later made groundbreaking ads for Henri Bendel with her photographer husband, Gösta Peterson.
July 3, 2025
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Being a “Throuple” Felt Unthinkable’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
July 2, 2025
With All Eyes on Them, a ‘WAG’ Style Emerges
In the sports world, some wives and girlfriends are more famous than the athletes they are watching. Fashion brands have noticed.
July 2, 2025
This Artist Has Big Feelings About Indian Weddings
Viraj Khanna’s new exhibition at Rajiv Menon Contemporary in Los Angeles offers a loving, satirical look at the spectacle of the big Indian wedding.
July 2, 2025
A Friend Asked to Bring My Ex to My Party. Was It OK to Disinvite Her?
A reader was caught off guard by her college best friend’s request of a plus one, considering how poorly her relationship with the ex ended. But did she overreact?
July 2, 2025