While the terms that tended to attach themselves to Paul Fortune — style guru, epitome of taste, acme of chic, arbiter elegantiarum — had about them a whiff of P.T. Barnum, his tax returns said “interior designer,” a job description that failed to capture his larger calling as a self-appointed ringmaster in the social circus…
DESIGNER D.I.Y. SERIES Image In the latest installment of our Designer D.I.Y. series, the designer embroiders a lover’s hankie. At a time when everyone is isolated at home, nervous about spending money and without an occasion to dress up, what can we do to help you pass the time? Styles has started a series of…
RICHMOND, Va. — Until three weeks ago, Lee Circle, which is named for the 130-year-old statue of General Robert E. Lee that stands some 60 feet high at its center, attracted few visitors beyond the occasional tourist or weekend sunbather. But as protests over police brutality and racism, ignited by the killing of George Floyd…
A few months ago, Leslie Jordan didn’t know he was about to hit it big. Mr. Jordan, who was known for roles in “Will & Grace” and “Murphy Brown,” was working, sure. But his name didn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Then the coronavirus swept the United States, and Mr. Jordan had some time on…
Jamie McCarthyGetty Images The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and several other Black people who were killed recently sparked protests in streets worldwide, and a movement on social media that saw fashion and beauty companies addressing its lack of representation and announcing plans to remedy its shortcomings. But, rather than wait around for companies…
More than 70 people in the gaming industry, most of them women, have come forward with allegations of gender-based discrimination, harassment and sexual assault since Friday. They have shared their stories in statements posted to Twitter, YouTube, Twitch and the blogging platform TwitLonger. The outpouring of stories from competitive gamers and streamers, who broadcast their…
As cities and states reopen slowly after coronavirus lockdowns, more people are stepping out, cautiously, into a changed world. If they are being careful not to spread disease, they are also in masks. And that means many of us are missing a small but important social lubricant: the smile. In anxious times, we may want…
Courtesy Amazon’s Big Style Sale kicked off and Shopbop styles are included in the discounts too. The trendy retailer is part of the Amazon fam and the deals are sweet, so drop everything you’re doing because we are talking about super cute summer dresses that are up to 45% off . (Reader, note that the…
As quarantining à deux goes, you could do worse than Jamil Moen and Robin Linn. The couple has been staying positive and busy at home in Culver City, Calif., with pursuits both shared (classic film screenings, head-shaving sessions) and individual. Mr. Moen, who is the brand director of the Honest Company, is committed to working…
If you are fortunate enough to have a terrace, a porch or some backyard space, spending a lot of time at home can be a much nicer experience. But how you design that space makes all the difference. “A lot of times, you’ll see a beautiful garden with very organized furniture, which looks pretty, but…