Jason Bolden is just what the fashion industry needs. Do you remember Alicia Keys hosting the Grammys, Yara Shahidi in her ray of sunshine Carolina Herrera dress at the Golden Globes, or Cynthia Erivo in her angelic custom Versace gown for the Oscars? Yep, Bolden is responsible for all of those moments. We could be…
With their uncanny ability to make or break an entire outfit and completely alter how our faces look, the power of sunglasses is massive. Few, if any, accessories bring about more emotional attachment than a good pair of sunnies. (If you’ve ever lost a pair and ugly cried in public, you know exactly what I’m…
Celebrate surviving half of 2020 and observe Fourth of July with a collection of deals to last the whole weekend. We’ve gathered the best sales in beauty, fashion, and home so that you can exercise your right to virtually shop as you please. Ahead, a curation of the best bargains to browse, including Kate Spade,…
In light of recent events, my next-door neighbors apparently believe the police should be abolished. They placed a sign on their front porch that reads: “Defund the Police.” But we live in a neighborhood that has been vandalized in the past, and my neighbors are often away from home. Should I respect their wishes, as…
On Aug. 18, 1920, Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment. Eight days later, ratification was certified by the secretary of state. The right to vote for women across the United States was officially enshrined in the Constitution. The codification of suffrage was the result of nearly a century of activism, which…
In April, when reality set in for the advertising executive Joseph Gordon — that his family’s spring and summer vacation plans were canceled, that his two kids’ camps would likely be canceled, too — he cast about for an escape. After a lot of research, Mr. Gordon, 40, of downtown Manhattan, located two 19-foot Yamaha…
ImageSeattle police and other workers in the protest zone on July 1, 2020.Credit…Ruth Fremson/The New York Times At first they called it the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. In early June, protesters aligned with the Black Lives Matter movement took over six city blocks of a gentrified Seattle neighborhood. There, activists screened films, served spaghetti, painted…
Harley Sitner was in the Dumbo neighborhood of Brooklyn for a wedding in March, feeling as if he’d just been sprayed by a skunk. Mr. Sitner’s hometown, Seattle, where he owns a camper-van restoration, repair and rental business called Peace Vans, was the site of one of one of the first huge coronavirus outbreaks. “People…
An affordable jewelry line that happens to be one of Meghan Markle’s favorite brands? Check, check. Since 2008, Missoma has been making beautiful jewelry that you can wear all day, every day. Even better news? The brand is currently taking up to 50 percent off select necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. So, whether you want to…
Courtesy Years ago you despised the Dad sneaker trend, but then you caved. You’re not alone. It took a while for chunky sneakers to catch on after Balenciaga’s iteration gained traction. Now, thanks to subtle options from legacy sportswear brands to bloated designer styles, chunky soles are here to stay . We perused the interwebs…