What’s in a (Watch) Name?

And the De Bethune name honors a historic figure. “By borrowing the name from the 18th century French Chevalier De Bethune, naval captain, researcher and specialist in techniques and materials,” wrote Denis Flageollet, who co-founded the Swiss brand in 2002 with David Zanetta, “I wanted to pay tribute to a man who embodied all my…

The Amazon Coat Is Back

Remember the famous so-called Amazon coat from 2019? Of course you do. And whether or not it fit your sartorial style (that whole pulled-together-but-not look is only right if your heart is in it), it was, objectively, two things: popular to a fault and ultra-warm. The brand behind the coat, Orolay, didn’t stop there, though.…

How Leslie Grace Got Ready for the First-Ever Latin American Fashion Awards

ICYMI, this past weekend marked the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards, which honored Latin designers, models, and creatives revolutionizing the global fashion industry. But for Leslie Grace, the occasion was more than a celebration of artistic excellence—it was a homecoming. The Dominican-American actress and singer co-hosted the ceremony at the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater in…

What Is ‘Looksmaxxing’?

Skin-care routines, hair care, a good night’s sleep: These are not cutting-edge suggestions for how to look one’s best, at least not for anyone who has ever consulted a women’s magazine. But for the legions of TikTok users — mainly teenage boys — who turn for advice to Dillon Latham, a mop-headed 18-year-old from Virginia,…

Male-Killing Virus Is Discovered in Insects

Scientists in Japan have identified a virus that selectively kills males — and it happens to be inheritable, creating generation upon generation of all females. The discovery, made in caterpillars and described Monday in The Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, is “robust” evidence that “more than one virus has evolved to selectively kill…