The Ugly Effect of Physical Insults
A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.
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A recent congressional meeting devolved into a back-and-forth that reflects a changing norm in politics — one that rarely makes anybody look good.
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It’s twilight time for the era of hoodies and sweats. Make way for another kind of suit, pairing a trucker jacket with matching jeans.
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A new portrait of King Charles III is bathed in symbolism.
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Turnarounds are hard, especially when the stakes are high. Can Sabato De Sarno deliver the goods with his debut cruise collection at the Tate Modern?
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W.N.B.A. Stars in the Skims Spotlight
Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand is moving more aggressively into sports.
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Should I Get Rid of My Clothes After a Divorce?
Clothes are repositories of emotions, our critic writes. When is it time to let go?
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Stormy Daniels as We Had Never Seen Her
During her time on the stand in former President Donald J. Trump’s criminal trial, the adult entertainer dressed for history — and a jury.
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How Much Money Did This Year’s Met Gala Raise?
Ticket prices to the event have sharply risen, making it a fund-raising bonanza for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.
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The Meta-morphosis of Mark Zuckerberg
The robotic nerd depicted in “The Social Network” has turned into the kinder, more accessible face of Silicon Valley. What’s going on?
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The Trumpification of Kristi Noem
The South Dakota governor’s new teeth are just the latest step in a very MAGA makeover.
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Whatever Happens at the Super Bowl, She’s Already Won
Taylor Swift helped Kristin Juszczyk turn the stadium tunnel into the new fashion runway, and Sunday’s game will be the ultimate show.
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The End of the Bill Belichick Hoodie Era
The Patriots coach is out. And so is his trademark sweatshirt.
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Going Backward Was the Biggest Trend of 2023
Skinny models. White male designers. Shoulder pads. This year, fashion failed on many of its promises.
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How to Meditate When You Can’t Sit Still
Closing your eyes and focusing on breathing can be hard for those who are easily distracted. But it is possible.
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Feeling Dismissed? How to Spot ‘Medical Gaslighting’ and What to Do About It.
Experts share tips on advocating for yourself in a health care setting.
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Can’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot
A social media movement inspired by the rapper Megan Thee Stallion strikes back at the gatekeepers of beauty.
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You Can’t Outrun Athletic Greens
In the oversaturated world of wellness, the company has forced itself to the front with prolific podcast ads and a network of influencers.
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The Worst Foods and Drinks for Your Teeth
When assessing how likely a given meal, snack or drink is to harm your dental health, there are two main things to consider, experts say.
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What Do Gen Z Shoppers Want? A Cute, Cheap Outfit That Looks Great on Instagram
Three young women shoppers in three countries talk about what they buy, where they buy it and why.
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Fashion Nova’s Secret: Underpaid Workers in Los Angeles Factories
The online retailer makes fast fashion for the Instagram elite. The way many of its garments are made is much less glamorous.
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Garment workers around the world make everything from luxury handbags to fast fashion leggings. Here are some of their stories.
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H&M’s Different Kind of Clickbait
The Swedish retailer now lets customers know where nearly every garment it sells is made. Is that enough?
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We make too much and buy too much. But maybe there is a way not to waste too much. The ragpicker of Brooklyn has an idea.
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Ask Vanessa Friedman Your Burning Style Questions
Each week, The Times’s fashion director and chief fashion critic will answer a fashion query — for men or women — in our new fashion newsletter.
Is This the Future of the Fashion Show?
The first “high fashion runway show entirely from home” just took place, complete with famous models and designers. The clothes were the least of it.
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The Politics of Dress at the State of the Union
Congresswomen in white. Melania Trump in Dolce & Gabbana. Can anyone opt out of fashion messaging any more?
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How Will You Look When You Emerge From the Pandemic?
Now that the masks are coming off, here are some easy approaches you can take to dress up your face.
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How Barely-There Botox Became the Norm
Will starting injections in your 20s and 30s make you look older? Preventive Botox explained.
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Essential Oils May Be Wreaking Havoc on Your Skin
When it comes to clean beauty, “natural” isn’t always best. Here’s what’s safe and beneficial, and what’s best to avoid.
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Bahrain Celebrates Its History as a Pearling Center
A new walking trail in Muharraq explains a legacy of the gem dating to the Bronze Age.
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Bringing Out the Softer Side of Stone
The British jeweler Charlotte De Syllas carves gems into unconventional forms.
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Jewelry Often Has a Message, but Sometimes It’s Hard to Find
The old practice of hiding words or symbols, or engraving letters too small to be read, has come into favor again.
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An Often Unseen Setting Reappears
High jewelry designers are bringing metals back into view so the work is not just about the gemstone.
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Cindy Chao Credits Her Success to Perseverance
The jewelry brand is turning 20, boosted by expanding its focus increasingly toward Asian clients.
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British Watch Brands Have Their Day
The Alliance of British Watch and Clock Makers, which organized the fair, said it was the first of its kind in the country.
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This Japanese Museum Actually Keeps Time
The Timepiece Museum has about 120 clocks of all shapes and sizes on display, out of a total of about 800, with the oldest dating from the 1400s.
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Watch Fair’s Welcome Grows Even Bigger
This year Watches and Wonders Geneva added a third public day — and here are some of the new timepieces visitors have been seeing.
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Rock Crystal Is Back in (Watch) Style
While quartz has long been used in timepieces, new models by Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels show it having a moment.
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Gather Round for a Good Old-Fashioned Revival
Five collectors pick the vintage watches they would most love to see reissued.
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How Those Colorful Azulejo Tiles Are Made
A tradition dating back centuries survives in Portugal as artists and companies fill private and public commissions for the celebrated designs.
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An Italian Maker Crafts Umbrellas With Personality
A handmade, bespoke umbrella is “a bit like a business card” for its owner, according to Carlo Suino.
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A Portuguese Jeweler Focuses Solely on Hand Work
Rosior, a family business, does not even use computer design programs.
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Lisbon Museum Houses a René Lalique Collection
A wealthy businessman’s acquisitions include a gem-studded diadem and large dragonfly brooch.
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The Last Gold Beater in Venice
In the 1700s, there were about 300 artisans making gold leaf in the city. Now there is just Marino Menegazzo, who is also one of very few remaining in Europe.
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A TikTok movement is calling for followers to block famous people over their stances on the Israel-Hamas war. It began at the Met Gala.
By Elizabeth Paton
This season, fashion is abloom with 3-D blossoms, delicate textures and colors worthy of a bouquet.
By Estelle Hanania and Ian Bradley
This slow-paced Spanish island offers a quieter and wilder retreat than its more touristy neighbors.
By Yasmin Fahr
Plus: hojicha-infused sweets, ceramic watches and more from T’s cultural compendium.
Spirituality, astrology and a desire to express power over nature are a few of the reasons people seek such motifs, experts say.
By Milena Lazazzera
Since 2009, the creators at Forms have been making unusual and sculptural pieces. The latest inspiration? A Japanese shakudo buckle.
By Jill Newman
The brand’s entrepreneurship program aims to expand opportunities for business owners creating “solutions for change.”
By Nazanin Lankarani
Ming Lampson focuses on finding and showcasing exceptional gems.
By Smitha Sadanandan
Walid Akkad lives in a French château and has a tiny showroom in Paris and only a handful of photos on Instagram.
By Tina Isaac-Goizé
Hancocks has moved into a renovated Georgian townhouse on St. James’s Street with more space to display its wares as well as its history.
By Sarah Royce-Greensill
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