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No, Not Black Leggings—JLo Just Wore Her Anti-Trend Trainers With This Much Cooler Style
If the only thing that can tempt you back to the gym is a fresh workout outfit, then we’re very much the same kind of people. This week,…
A German Master’s Modernist Epic of Postwar Amnesia and Hypocrisy
Wolfgang Koeppen’s “trilogy of failure,” written from 1951 to 1954, is a sprawling, polyphonic portrait of a physically and morally…
The Sqirl Redemption Arc
A mixture of moral outrage and lockdown angst turned #JamGate into national news. Koslow’s second cookbook, “The Sqirl Jam Book,” was…
How Long Can Martha Graham’s Dance Revolution Last?
At the heart of her method—then and now—is contraction and release. Imagine a breath is sharply expelled, hollowing out the core until the…
The Many Forms of Marcel Duchamp
In 1905, Duchamp learned that, if he got certified as an essential “art worker,” his obligatory military service would be reduced from two…
Tomer Hanuka’s “Spring Salutations”
For the cover of the May 4, 2026, issue, the artist Tomer Hanuka portrayed one particular delight of spring. “Everything synchs up—not…
Suddenly, Everyone With Taste Is Replacing Sneakers With This Flat-Shoe Trend
A subtle shift is happening in the footwear world this spring, and it’s all about refinement. Instead of reaching for their usual…
Yep, This Is Officially the Cool-Girl It Item to Wear to the Airport Right Now
Of all the fashion trends 2026 has given us thus far, none is more perfect to wear to the airport than the one Anne Hathaway was just…
I'm a Fashion Editor—Here's Everything On My Highly-Curated Summer Shopping List
With some upcoming summer days in NYC and some trips on the horizon, I've been thinking about the pieces that will land in my closet and…
I'm a 2026 Bride—6 Bridesmaid Dresses My Bridal Party and I Are All Swooning Over
Dress shopping is hard, and wedding dress shopping is harder. But do you know what the hardest dress to shop for is? A bridesmaid dress.…
Newsom’s $19 Million Ad Campaign Can’t Polish California’s Image | National Review
No, right-wing conspiracy theories are not to blame. Source link
Helen, Help Me: How to Recalibrate Your Kitchen
I think of myself as a good cook. I host dinner parties regularly, and I successfully tackle ambitious recipes. But for some reason I…
From Fiber Gummies to Blurring Blushes—WWW Editors Told Me the Best Products They Tried in April
We may only be closing out April, but our beauty-editor brains have been clinging onto summer for weeks. I likely don't need to tell you…
I Tried Agolde's 80's-Inspired —Here's How I Styled the Jeans
I own 13 pairs of jeans—trust me, I counted twice. The Agolde 80's Jean is my most recent addition. When it comes to denim, I'm always on…
The Death of Afrika Bambaataa and the Afterlife of Hip-Hop
The man who was called the “godfather of hip-hop,” and who took full license from that status, is dead. Afrika Bambaataa passed away in…
These Aren't "Wedding Dresses," But I'm a Fashion Editor, and I'd Get Married in Every Single One
Bridal wear, once a niche category, has quietly but quickly evolved into a very lucrative and popular market. By 2030, it's expected to…
Poplin Skirts Are Nice, But in Spring 2026, It Girls Are Wearing This Easy Pant Trend With Flip-Flops
It's time to book your pedicures because it's officially sandal season. Once you've picked your spring-forward pedicure color, treat…
A.I. Is Making Influencing Even Faker
The virtual influencer is not, strictly speaking, new. In 2016, a C.G.I. avatar named Lil Miquela appeared on Instagram, presenting as an…
Inside the World-Conquering Rise of the Micro-Drama
The regretful colonel in “Silent Ex-Wife” is played by Ben Whalen, a thirty-eight-year-old actor from New York. In the fall of 2023, after…