In what government officials in Spain described as an effort to combat inflation and rising costs of living, train journeys under 300 kilometers (186 miles) will be available for free until the end of the year. Under the initiative, which began on Thursday, passengers — both residents and tourists — will be eligible for free…
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Since 1860, Chopard, the famed Swiss jewelry and watch company, has been known for its luxe pieces. Its newest collection, My Happy Hearts, takes that elevated design sensibility and adds a touch of whimsy, with joyful accessories that are as wearable as they are chic. The collection is comprised of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings,…
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This article is part of our Design special section on how looks, materials and even creators evolve. I recently relocated and took with me basically nothing. What’s the best strategy to fill up an apartment? Should I buy everything at once? Or wait and build it out? Even if you can afford to buy everything…
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This article is part of our Design special section on how looks, materials and even creators evolve. LOS ANGELES — Leena Similu leads the way from her porch to her backyard, in a hilly portion of Silver Lake. Outside, she passes a large electric kiln, a potter’s wheel and a shelf of grimacing and grinning…
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This article is part of our Design special section on how looks, materials and even creators evolve. LONDON — When Benoit Pierre Emery bought a silk Christian Dior scarf from the 1970s for about $30 on eBay in 2001, little did he realize it would be the seed of a collection that would grow to…
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This article is part of our Design special section on how looks, materials and even creators evolve. When you ask Raf Simons, the co-creative director of Prada, why he abandoned his intended career as a furniture designer for fashion, he has two words to say: “Martin Margiela” (referring to the avant-garde couturier and fellow Belgian).…
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After users complete an online questionnaire that asks for their desired location and guest count, the website presents a selection of venues and booking packages. At a minimum, packages typically include an officiant, a photographer for one hour and the ability to invite up to 20 guests. For an additional cost, couples can invite more…
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This article is part of our Design special section on how looks, materials and even creators evolve. Ralph Lauren Home. Fendi Casa. Louis Vuitton’s Art of Living. Fashion companies cannot seem to resist the lure of household objects. Why? A single bedsheet can produce more revenue than an entire season’s ready-to-wear collection, said Warren Shoulberg,…
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Florian Fangohr waffled for about a year over whether to buy an Apple Watch SE as a gift. The smart watch cost $279, and he worried that its recipient would immediately break or lose it. In May, he decided the benefits outweighed the costs and bought the gadget. The beneficiary: his 8-year-old son, Felix. Mr.…
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On Feb. 9, 2020, the Seattle Asian Art Museum reopened after a three-year, $56 million dollar renovation and expansion that transformed the look, feel and reach of the venerable institution. Five weeks later, the first round of statewide Covid lockdowns shuttered the place. “It was heartbreaking for me and my colleagues,” said Foong Ping, the…
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