For journalists, bars have long functioned as second newsrooms. Over martinis, sources share secrets. Over beers, ordinary men and women plead for coverage of some local outrage. And when the news business has convulsed, eliminating afternoon editions or shuttering foreign bureaus, reporters have knocked back a scotch or two, shaken their fists at management and…
On Thursday night at the Roxy Cinema in Lower Manhattan, a throng of scarf-bundled cinephiles attended the sold-out screening of a black-and-white psychological thriller, “End of the Night,” that was being shown for the first time in more than 30 years. The film’s obscurity wasn’t what drew the crowd: They were there because of its…
At a recent Monster Jam event at the Prudential Center in Newark, as shark-finned and dog-eared and zombie-limbed monster trucks careened around a stadium floor caked in doughy, cinnamon-brown dirt, I remembered the first pseudo-sentence I ever spoke: “Big truck go by.” Gaggles of young children wiggled around the stands, their mouths agape and their…
Julia Lippman and Mathew Eapen love antique homes, but they’re not typical old-house enthusiasts — or purists when it comes to decorating. “I love old houses, the quirks and the tall ceilings,” Ms. Lippman, 37, said. But “I did not want a house full of really big, dark antiques.” The couple, who are both lawyers,…
The team store: A glorified souvenir shop at stadiums and arenas, where sports fans shop for official jerseys, snapback hats and a variety of magnets and key chains. Also: rather passé. “That is very out,” said Lily Shimbashi of Sportsish, a pop-culture newsletter and podcast aimed to female sports fans. “No one is buying apparel…
Whether your spring vacation involves relaxing with a rum drink on the beach or is more about chasing kids around the pool deck, warm-weather travel is always a great excuse for a little online shopping. And since you’re probably already shopping on Amazon for sunblock and bug spray, you shouldn’t overlook your ability to get…
New York Fashion Week is just around the corner, but those in the know are well aware that what has become known as Fashion Month has already (unofficially) started. The latest fall/winter 2024 fashion shows took place in Denmark, home to It-girl brands including Ganni, Cecilie Bahnsen, and more, during Copenhagen Fashion Week—and if you’re…
The Super Bowl always draws crowds to betting windows and online sports books, but some of the most talked about action this year will leave a blank space in Las Vegas. With in-person sports books limited to action on the field, Adam Burns, the sports book manager for BetOnline.ag, found himself capitalizing on the moment…
Courtesy of Jennifer Fisher In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher, founder of her eponymous line of customizable fine jewelry and vast selection of hoop earrings. Ahead of…
Overdone patterns and gussied-up drama be gone—sleek silhouettes with exquisite detailing are the best investments with which to build (and refresh) your wardrobe. So as we look ahead to warmer days and get that shopping itch, we like to consider the “fewer, better” approach to reinvigorating our outfits. Accordingly, we turned to the Luxury Stores…