Having a boss. Having a boss. As a family we were sort of fluid. We shared, we did things together. And then work was like, “Do this. And when you finish that, do this.” I hated it. I hated it. I had a definite authority problem. Is that why you’re your own boss now? I…
This hunch — that maybe genes and genres share more than some etymological roots — resulted in a number of strange and illuminating projects, mostly for demonstration purposes, including one that created playlists of songs that are unusually popular in a given country relative to the rest of the world, called “The Sounds of Places.” There…
When I signed the lease on my Brooklyn apartment, I met my landlord in the lobby of her condo in Queens, where she appeared in hot pink fuzzy pants and shower sandals and smelling of fried fish, her hair twisted up in a turban. “Are you sure you can afford it?” she asked as I…
This Breast Cancer Awareness month, luxury shoe designer Tamara Mellon is giving back in a major way. In an effort to make sure women prioritize their health, Mellon’s launching the #LoveYourMellons campaign. In it, Mellon captures women of different races and backgrounds posing topless to show off, well, their “mellons.” In one photo, a woman…
The term “farm-to-table” is typically referenced in terms of restaurants, yet we prefer to think of it under a new guise as we consider fall fashion. Modern shoppers are realizing the eco and economic benefits of buying high-quality items they’ll be able to wear a multitude of ways—AKA to the farm and the table. After…
1 of 14 Courtesy For the always caffeinated boss Ember Travel Mug nordstrom.com $149.95 This futuristic coffee mug comes with an app that regulates the temperature of their beverage. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 2 of 14 Courtesy For the boss that’s always cold H&M Jacquard-Weave Throw hm.com $34.99 A leopard throw might not match her…
Paul Banks Age 40 Occupation Musician; lead vocalist of the rock band Interpol Location Manhattan’s East Village His Favorite Room: When he’s not at his beach house in Panama, Mr. Banks lives in a one-bedroom apartment in a converted textile factory, with 10-foot-high iron-frame windows you’d expect to find in an artist’s loft (indeed, he…
Because of distance, my tween daughters and I visit my parents once a year. The first few days are festive. My sister, who lives three miles away with her family, calls the attention to us “unfair” and “obnoxious.” During our last visit, she left my parents’ house exasperated. Later, she phoned my mom, and my…
Since its creation 85 years ago Lacoste has never seen a female sit at the creative helm of the brand. But that changes today as the brand makes history by appointing British fashion designer Louise Trotter to take the reins as creative director. Trotter, who left her post as creative director at Joseph in July…
The utilitarian hiking boot, once relegated to the racks of sporting goods stores, has gotten a fashion makeover. Brands like Gucci and Prada have taken the outdoorsy staple and given it a cosmopolitan shine using high-tech materials and runway-ready details. Here are six boots that can go effortlessly from town to country. Ready Player One…