As Thanksgiving gatherings go, they are a motley group: the Curcurbitaceae, a vine-growing family with nearly 1,000 members, including pumpkins, melons, zucchini and cucumbers. Some are gourds — hard-shelled, bitter, stringy and suitable only for decoration. But the winter squashes offer countless delicious uses in soups, salads, main courses, side dishes, breads and desserts. Their…
Proven by yours truly, a beautiful scarf can be worn as a top, a bag, and more. But if the Spring 2019 runways are any indication, scarves are heading north. Classic Versace prints were tied around the head like a pirate, Kate Spade New York premiered vintage-inspired bandanas that are destined to be worn while…
While some Americans have prepared for next week’s election by obsessively following the news or canvassing neighborhoods, a small minority has poured that energy into a more quirkily patriotic pastime: crafting! Etsy, the online craft store, has in recent years become a clearinghouse for homemade political paraphernalia. During the 2016 election, meme-able phrases from debates…
LOS ANGELES — It was the golden hour here when Sunny Suljic tumbled out of a black S.U.V. and onto Sawtelle Boulevard, a commercial strip just west of Route 405 lined with Japanese noodle joints and third-wave coffee shops. His mother was in tow, carrying his skateboard. With his shaggy mop of hair stuffed under…
What would the first female president wear? As Angela Merkel, erstwhile model of a modern female leader, prepares to step down as head of her party in Germany, and a wave of potential presidential candidates emerges in the United States, like Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand, the question is worth considering. It speaks…
Hi again, and welcome to Five Weeknight Dishes, delicious food for busy people. As it happens, I spoke on a panel this week about the challenges women face, both personal and structural, in work, parenting and life, and how food enters into the equation. Food, of course, is culture and comfort. But it is also…
Ignacio Mattos, 38, a chef from Uruguay, is on a roll. As the owner of Estela and Flora Bar, two critically acclaimed restaurants in New York, he was named Esquire’s chef of the year in 2017. This month, he is publishing his first book, “The Estela Cookbook.” Here’s how he manages his grueling 14-hour workdays.…
What started off as an unusual breed of shoe—with its stretch-knit, breathable fabric made to resemble an actual sock— has quickly become fashion’s answer to footwear woes and achieved a full-blown cult following ever since Balenciaga dropped its own iteration in December 2016. But it isn’t just Instagram It girls and fashion’s front row who…
The season’s MVPs: game day–inspired shoes and bags, from a home run of a top-handle carryall to nothing-but-net heels. Leather handbag, Hermès, at Hermès stores nationwide Jamie Chung Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Knit pump, Prada, at select Prada boutiques nationwide Jamie Chung Leather and cotton pump, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, $1,200, at Em PTY…
Polyester is a synthetic fiber present in a lot of clothing and other fabrics. In some people, coming into direct contact with polyester-based fabrics can cause a skin reaction. In this article, we look at the symptoms, treatment, and prevention of a polyester allergy. What is a polyester allergy? Polyester is common in clothes, bedding,…