‘Another Attempt to Make Life Better’ I lifted tiers of tulle off the dressing room carpet and sighed heavily. “Every layer must be hemmed,” I said. “Can you fix it by prom, Mom?” she pleaded softly. I winced. For 20 months, I’d watched our three children shoulder disappointments since toxic mold invaded our home and…
Headliner Bungalow The chef and cookbook author Vikas Khanna, whose New York debut many years ago was at the Michelin-starred Junoon, now has a place to call his own here. He and his business partner, Jimmy Rizvi, who owns GupShup and other restaurants, settled on the East Village. “The space is so unassuming but unforgettable…
I am not one for spring cleaning, but I am one for spring cooking, throwing open the windows and airing out those stewy winter cooking habits. Whether I’m loading a skillet with everything green (like this herb-laden chicken dinner) or cranking up the grill on the first 60-degree day (hello, flank steak), I’m breezily banishing…
WOVEN WONDER Freda Salvador Jada Slip-On Woven Bow Flats WOVEN WONDER Freda Salvador Jada Slip-On Woven Bow Flats Pros Super soft Tons of colors Cons Runs small Flats have made a huge comeback this season, and this Freda Salvador pick proves exactly why. These shoes go with just about anything, and the woven detail adds…
In a shock to the fashion world, Dries Van Noten announced that he was stepping down as creative director of the brand that bears his name. His fall 2024 men’s show, scheduled to take place in Paris in June, will be his last. “My dream was to have a voice in fashion,” Mr. Van Noten,…
Created by supermodel Candice Swanepoel, Tropic of C is designed to empower its wearers with a little help from Mother Nature. With this in mind, the brand’s designs are perfect for outdoor activities and are made to hug your body in just the right way. This eco-friendly strapless set is a purchase that you’ll never…
A Bridal Moment V. Chapman Violet Corset Ruffled Tiered Midi Dress A Bridal Moment V. Chapman Violet Corset Ruffled Tiered Midi Dress Between the ruffles, the trim, the straps, and the silhouette, this dress from V. Chapman teems with feminine details. I just want to stare at it all day long, and you will, too.…
The median level of grooming in Parma, Italy, is high. Perhaps among the highest in the world. Supporting this conjecture is the fact that the minimalist Airbnb where I recently stayed for six nights offered not one but two lint-rollers, a blow dryer with countless attachments, a clothing steamer and an iron — but I…
It has already been a sweet life for Fumihide Oda, chief executive of Rokkatei, one of the oldest confectionary shops in Hokkaido, Japan, and the birthplace of the popular Marusei butter sandwich cookies. This summer, Mr. Oda anticipates life becoming even sweeter. He and his wife, along with two other couples — including his sister…
As Giovanni Botta and Amanda Pinegar began planning their renovation of the house they bought in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, they knew one thing for sure: The kitchen would have to be pink. “We had already decided on the refrigerator, which is pink,” said Ms. Pinegar, 44, a ceramic artist. “And we wanted a kitchen that…