The first female prime minister of Italy wears Armani. It began in late October, when Giorgia Meloni, the founder of the hard-right Brothers of Italy party and the leader of the conservative coalition that won the national election, wore three dark Armani pantsuits on the three days of formal transition of power from Mario Draghi’s…
Noah Beck’s first TikTok post was a flop. In January 2020, while home in Arizona during winter break from the University of Portland, his sister, Tatum, introduced him to TikTok. “She had, like, 8,000 followers, and I thought, ‘Wow, that’s a lot.’” Mr. Beck said. “I was the annoying little brother who was like, ‘I…
If someone gave you a gift, are you obligated to give them one in return? Gratitude is obligatory, but panic shopping out of guilt is not. Sabira Bandali, the founder of the online boutique Haul of Fame, suggests that if you’re caught empty-handed, just express your sincere thanks either in person or in a note,…
The gates are flung open, guests start to arrive and Thanksgiving dinner? Soon. In the meantime, something to nibble with a glass of wine is required. The simplest, most appealing choice is a cheese plate. A few cheeses artfully arranged with a smattering of fruits and nuts is enough to whet the appetite for the…