When a barrage of bad news, glitchy videoconferences and cramped quarters propel stress levels to new highs, it helps to have a place to recharge. For some, that has traditionally been the spa. But with many spas temporarily closed and social distancing measures in place, that option isn’t as easy, or appealing, as it once…
This article is part of Owning the Future, a series on how small businesses across the country are coping with the coronavirus pandemic. The routine has been the same for six years. On Saturday mornings, Jason Atlas changes into a T-shirt, a pair of comfortable shorts and lightweight training shoes, then heads down to the…
Every morning, Isaac Calpito sets the stage in the East Hampton living room of his friend Stephanie DiTullio. Mr. Calpito, 39, is dressed, often, in sparkling yoga tights and a tank top that show his muscles to good advantage. His main prop is an iPhone. At 11 a.m. sharp, accompanied by a new playlist chosen…
The Pale Blue Catherine Walker Gown Diana wore this long-sleeved gown for the first time during an official visit to Lisbon, Portugal in 1987. She then remade the dress, removing the sleeves and re-crafting it with a heart-shaped strapless neckline to wear to a charity ball two years later in 1989. A Voluminous Skirt Clearly,…
When a barrage of bad news, glitchy videoconferences and cramped quarters propel stress levels to new highs, it helps to have a place to recharge. For some, that has traditionally been the spa. But with many spas temporarily closed and social distancing measures in place, that option isn’t as easy, or appealing, as it once…
ImageAlessandro Michele, Gucci’s creative director, in Dec. 2019.Credit…Stephanie Gengotti for The New York Times Gucci wants to change show business. Or, rather, the business of shows. The Italian brand has joined the chorus of brands and retailers calling for a permanent reset of the fashion system thanks to Covid-19, adding the weight of a giant…
Courtesy Long distance relationships are hard. For those who are separated from the one they love, it can be challenging to keep the flame alive. Now is a good time to send them a sweet reminder that shows they are on your mind. Express it with a handwritten love note, a huggable pillow, or even…
In mid-March, as much of the world withdrew into their homes, the celebrity-powered e-learning platform MasterClass began to notice that people who encountered its advertisements were often watching them in full. This was a testament to the efficacy of what the company calls its “trailers” — glossy spots, set against the rise and fall of…
With the New York gala scene on hiatus, here is how some patrons and society figures are spending their time and resources during the coronavirus crisis. Where are you sheltering? At my house in Washington, D.C. Has self-seclusion altered your routine? I’m up earlier. By 6:30 I’ve I picked up my newspaper. I read more…
When Dr. Denise McDermott, 49, isn’t seeing patients for telehealth appointments, there’s a good chance she’s wearing a robe. In fact, as soon as she and her 11-year-old son finish the video portion of their work and school days, they both make the switch. “It’s become our joke during the pandemic: We’re the robe family,”…