In middle school I learned how to solve for the hypotenuse and identify properties of an atom, but the most enduring skill I picked up was how to gossip. Eighth grade in particular was consumed by chatter and rumors — my classmates and I had spent nine years together, witnessing one another’s staggered entrances into…
Kim Kardashian West’s shapewear brand, Skims, will provide the official underwear, loungewear and pajamas for female American athletes at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Ms. Kardashian West announced the partnership on Monday, sharing images of Team U.S.A. athletes modeling the collection on Instagram. “Ever since I was 10 years old, I’ve heard…
Given everything that happened at Sunday’s BET Awards, one would be forgiven for needing some time to process. First up was the red carpet: a mind-boggling mix of stunners and head scratchers. Zendaya showed up sheathed in a sheer Versace dress worn by Beyoncé for a BET performance in — get ready to feel old…
Nordstrom lovers rejoice because the 2021 Anniversary Sale is near. The annual sale from everyone’s favorite department store officially kicks off on July 28th and will go till August 8th, but if you’re one of the lucky folks with a Nordstrom card sitting pretty in your wallet, you’ll be able to dive into the once-a-year…
Courtesy of the subjects; Getty Images Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. What I know about the sport of golf would fit on…something very small. The tip of a golf tee? But I do know that if the pastime has an Agassi- or Rodman-esque fashion rebel, it…
For nearly two hours on a recent afternoon, Lydia Lunch sat in her bright Brooklyn apartment and spoke with bracing speed, and at an alarming volume, about rape, murder, incest, genocide, racism, sadism, torture and — for a thunderous encore — the apocalypse. Because she has spent more than four decades broadcasting her belief that…
With the loosening of pandemic-related restrictions, many Americans will gather around an outdoor grill this weekend to celebrate the Fourth of July, deploying an arsenal of grilling tools to barbecue burgers, steaks and vegetables. But which tools are actually essential? “It really is trial and error, and understanding what you need to be successful,” said…
She showed up anyway. At worst, she figured, the school would just turn her away. Apparently, they took note only of her mother’s consent. Saying nothing, Elizabeth stuck out her arm. Now she is in a pickle. The school is requiring students to be vaccinated for the fall semester and she says her father has…
Kirstin SinclairGetty Images Every now and then a rare sale comes along that we have no choice but to take advantage of. Starting June 26 through the 27th, Saks Fifth Avenue is offering 40 percent off brand new select Manolo Blahnik and Gianvito Rossi styles. If you’ve ever dreamed of having a Carrie Bradshaw Hangisi…
L.G.B.T.Q. people unite every June, Pride Month, to celebrate milestones like the Stonewall uprising and the activists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of gay rights. Often overlooked, however, are the unsung heroes of color who have broken ground and continue to make strides. In a year when at least 29 transgender or…