The Irony of Writers Who Dress Well

©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett CollectionEverett For as long as I can remember, I’ve admired the way writers dress. Good style, it seems, by measure of the frequency with which it appears, is a trait practically essential to those who achieve prolific careers in publishing. Who would not fall as infatuated with Kathy Acker in her…

Wait, How Does Everyone Have Bushy Eyebrows?

Perhaps you’ve noticed all the bushy eyebrows on TikTok, brushed up to resemble fuzzy caterpillars, and wondered: How? There are a few possible explanations: They may be amplified by makeup. The creator could be blessed with naturally thick brows. Or you might be looking at a pair of freshly laminated eyebrows. Eyebrow lamination — a…

The Best of 1950s Fashion

Hulton ArchiveGetty Images The debut of Christian Dior’s well-known New Look collection in 1947 marked the beginning of modern fashion history as we know it. With frame-fitting designs, ladylike accessories, and opulent details taking the forefront, the 1950s gave birth to a new approach to glamour. Entering the decade with elegance and sophistication, women were…