In Israel, Sewing for the Security Forces

Military design was never really a part of the curriculum at the Shenkar College of Engineering, Art and Design in Tel Aviv, Israel’s pre-eminent fashion school and the alma mater of Alber Elbaz and other designers. The closest students got to combat thinking was an occasional collaboration, or upcycling old army uniforms donated by the…

Getting Dressed with Beenslackin

“In the ’90s, my mom had a boutique, literally the only place in Ethiopia where you could buy Ralph Lauren and, like, Cavalli. I hear stories of my mom making her sisters in America send her luggages of clothes even after the boutique closed, just for herself. Whenever someone asks me, when did you get…

What’s in Your Overnight Bag?

When Nazani Karakashian, single and 21 years old, prepares to spend a night with a man she’s dating, she packs her Gucci duffle bag with products like soaps, deodorant and perfume. And extra outfits and cute pajamas. And her flat iron and toothbrush. And her Hydro Flask bottle and fluffy slippers. And sometimes a fruit…

What’s in Your Overnight Bag?

When Nazani Karakashian, single and 21 years old, prepares to spend a night with a man she’s dating, she packs her Gucci duffle bag with products like soaps, deodorant and perfume. And extra outfits and cute pajamas. And her flat iron and toothbrush. And her Hydro Flask bottle and fluffy slippers. And sometimes a fruit…

Suzanne Somers, Original Influencer?

Of all the sunny blondes of the 1970s, Suzanne Somers was the sunniest. She had the face, the figure, the hair, the smile, the giggle, the wiggle, and enough good humor to make her breakout “dumb blond” character on “Three’s Company” lovably watchable rather than cloying or offensive. Being a bombshell can bring a certain…

Suzanne Somers, Original Influencer?

Of all the sunny blondes of the 1970s, Suzanne Somers was the sunniest. She had the face, the figure, the hair, the smile, the giggle, the wiggle, and enough good humor to make her breakout “dumb blond” character on “Three’s Company” lovably watchable rather than cloying or offensive. Being a bombshell can bring a certain…