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Thursday, November 13, 2014

Fashion & Style

Dress Codes

North of Normal

Jonathan Grassi for The New York Times

The season’s new topcoat isn’t beige in color or in spirit. It’s a longer, fuller boundary pusher.

Alex Lee aka #AlexFromTarget poses for a photo in his room.
Cooper Neill for The New York Times

Alex Lee aka #AlexFromTarget poses for a photo in his room.

Disruptions

Alex From Target: The Other Side of Fame

A social media phenomenon tells the full story of instant web celebrity.

Mr. Anthony Green.
Isak Tiner for The New York Times

Mr. Anthony Green.

Browsing

Fashion Plus Street Wear

Mark Anthony Green, a writer and artist, on what he’s wearing now. Also, ankle boots in burgundy, stacked rings and more shopping news.

Skin Deep

Patricia Clarkson’s Beauty Routine

The actress takes her makeup cues from her mother, wearing red lipstick as her signature.

Front Row

Louis Vuitton’s Famous Fans Celebrate a New Line of Bags

Nicole Kidman, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Chloë Sevigny were among the stars at a dinner at the Museum of Modern Art.

In 2013, Kering, the French group run by François-Henri Pinault, right, sued Nicolas Ghesquière.
Left, Bertrand Guay/AFP/Getty Images, and Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images

In 2013, Kering, the French group run by François-Henri Pinault, right, sued Nicolas Ghesquière.

Kering, LVMH and Hermès have been in and out of court in recent years. It’s time for this fashion trend to end.

Ben Maisani, right, an owner of the Atlas Social Club, a gay bar where “How to Get Away With Murder,” on the TV at back, is a Thursday night ritual.
Christian Hansen for The New York Times

Ben Maisani, right, an owner of the Atlas Social Club, a gay bar where “How to Get Away With Murder,” on the TV at back, is a Thursday night ritual.

A gay TV character portrayed in a no-holds-barred way on “How to Get Away With Murder” is a draw at gay bars.

Brad Pitt.
Artin Bureau/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Brad Pitt.

A number of scruff-chic stars are trying to revive this retro motif, but it carries serious baggage.

For the Hard Work of Looking Good

Blue in Green and the Real McCoy’s in SoHo pass the men’s wear tests.

Frankie Grande, Ariana Grande’s Half Brother, Stars in ‘Rock of Ages’

Mr. Grande, an ex-captive on ‘Big Brother,’ returns to his Broadway roots.

Crafts Classes With a Boozy Twist

Women (and some men) are going to bars to bring together two great American pastimes: crafts and drinking.

Scouting Report

Store Openings and Sales in New York City

The luxury Italian men’s wear label Caruso will open its first store; a showroom marks down some of the coolest emerging brands and more shopping news.

Deidre Schoo for The New York Times

At the magazine’s Women of the Year gala, the honorees come from fashion and policy, comedy and philanthropy.

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Diane von Furstenberg and Michael Bloomberg.
Jin Lee

Hillary Rodham Clinton, Diane von Furstenberg and Michael Bloomberg.

Ms. von Furstenberg had an early fan in Chelsea Clinton.

Style in the Kallio Neighborhood of Helsinki, Finland

A Finnish actress has a dazzling smile, thanks to a crystal on a tooth.

What to Wear This Week: Nov. 10

Play peekaboo with camisoles and bodysuits chic enough to want to show off.

Frauds That Prey on the Vulnerable

Thieves lure older victims with charity solicitations or promises of merchandise and prizes, resulting in huge losses of money, trust and confidence.

Patrick Leger

In the era of laptops and Hulu, millennials’ viewing habits may signal the end of the communal living-room screen.

Jake Browne has written 27 reviews for The Denver Post so far.
Matthew Staver for The New York Times

Jake Browne has written 27 reviews for The Denver Post so far.

Jake Browne, the first pot critic for The Denver Post, is paid to smoke marijuana and then write about the high.

Philip Green and Beyoncé chat at a party celebrating the new Topshop store held in Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal.
Benjamin Norman for The New York Times

Philip Green and Beyoncé chat at a party celebrating the new Topshop store held in Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal.

On the Runway

Topshop’s Next Stop Is Fifth Avenue

The brand’s second-largest store arrives on Fifth Avenue after a stop at Grand Central Terminal.

Julie Glassberg for The New York Times
Scene City

Dior Gives the Guggenheim a Twirl

Dior sponsored the Guggenheim’s big fall gala, held in the museum’s landmark rotunda.

With Some Dating Apps: Less Casual Sex Than Casual Text

More and more millennials are shying away from physical encounters and supplanting them with virtual quasi relationships.

Modern Love

On the Road to ‘the One,’ Sometimes, a Rest Stop

Love is not a product of waiting, of being patient, but is instead a rest stop, perhaps one of many, where we decide, for however long, to stay.

Social Qs

Flirting With Trouble

Questions about a girlfriend who keeps in touch, a deceased sibling, a father who tweaks his son, and a lent sweater that has gone missing.

Want to Make a Movie, Jason Schwartzman?

On a night off, the actor Mr. Schwartzman finds himself in a familiar role.

On Twitter and Instagram, Hiding in Plain E-Sight

Almost any action we take on social media is a time-stamped signpost that we were paying attention to at least some of our smartphone communication.

I Was Misinformed

Carrie Mathison of ‘Homeland’, My Former BFF

You think the “Homeland” character might be high maintenance? You have no idea.

Intersection

Style in Carnegie Hill, Manhattan

Agostino Magni brings his elegant style to Carnegie Hill in Manhattan.

More in Styles

Dr. Gwen Korovin was known for being close to many of her celebrity clients. In the case of Joan Rivers, perhaps too close.

A young crowd watching the World Series at Gottscheer Hall in Ridgewood, Queens.
Ramsay de Give for The New York Times

A young crowd watching the World Series at Gottscheer Hall in Ridgewood, Queens.

Ridgewood, Queens, is the new frontier for bohemians who are either priced out of Brooklyn or fed up with it.

Karen Finley: Keeping Her Clothes on but Still Causing a Stir

Ms. Finley, whose “Written in Sand” pays tribute to those who died of AIDS, is taking a more solemn approach.

Disruptions

Artificial Intelligence as a Threat

Smarter technology requires smarter humans to keep machines under control.

Browsing

This Week in Shopping

Jumpsuits you can wear to work; vintage corsetry finds its modern match; oh-so-comfortable, easy-to-pack shoes and aphoristic clutches.

Virgil Abloh, Kanye West’s Creative Director, Puts Street Wear in the Spotlight With His Off-White Line

Mr. Abloh’s line Off-White, a high-minded take on street wear, is gaining traction with a global collective of fans and retailers.

Compression Socks and Hose Are No Longer for Grandma

Compression tights are beginning to come into vogue among stylish women who sit on uncomfortably small airplane seats during long-haul travel.

Unbuttoned

‘The Fashion Fund’ and ‘House of DVF’ Reveal Fashion Truths

Two reality shows prove that before you design clothes, you need to design a personality.

Scouting Report

Openings, Sales and Events in New York City

A lingerie exhibition, loungewear store opening and shopping opportunities around New York.

From left: Jennifer Lawrence in January; Mia Farrow’s cut in the late 1960s; Halle Berry in 2010; and Robin Wright at the 2014 Golden Globes.

From left: Jennifer Lawrence in January; Mia Farrow’s cut in the late 1960s; Halle Berry in 2010; and Robin Wright at the 2014 Golden Globes.

Tips for ladies who regret their sharply shorn pixie cuts as they endure the slow process back to longer hair.

Beauty | What Works

The Best Eyeliners for Smoky Eyes

Adding smoke to your gaze.

From left: Diane von Furstenberg, Ryan Roche, Eva Zuckerman, Paul Andrew, Anna Wintour and Steven Kolb, the CFDA’s chief executive.
Erin Baiano for The New York Times

From left: Diane von Furstenberg, Ryan Roche, Eva Zuckerman, Paul Andrew, Anna Wintour and Steven Kolb, the CFDA’s chief executive.

At the annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund dinner, Paul Andrew, a shoemaker from Britain, is the big winner.

Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times
Scene City

Lacma Gala Honors Quentin Tarantino and Barbara Kruger

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art draws the A-listers, including Kim Kardashian and Amy Adams.

Reverse Parenting

The Trials and Tribulations of Being ‘That Child’

Every family seems to have one caregiver who has to look out for parents as they age; some also have out-of-state siblings who do not.

A car with an Uber sticker waits to receive customers leaving the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles on a Saturday evening.
Emily Berl for The New York Times

A car with an Uber sticker waits to receive customers leaving the Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles on a Saturday evening.

A growing contingent of urbanites have made Ubering (it’s as much a verb as “Googling”) an indispensable part of their day and especially their night life.

This Weekend, College Is for Everyone

The parents’ visit to campus has become a hyper-organized extravaganza filled with big events and, often, big stress.

President Obama in 2009 flexing a JG6500  chronograph.
Brendan Smialowski for The New York Times

President Obama in 2009 flexing a JG6500  chronograph.

For the contemporary technocrat, the timepiece art-object has been replaced by an Everyman tool that sends a more politically palatable message: youth, fitness, fiscal prudence.

Tinder’s founders, Jonathan Badeen, left, and Sean Rad, have seen staggering engagement on their dating app.
Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times

Tinder’s founders, Jonathan Badeen, left, and Sean Rad, have seen staggering engagement on their dating app.

When it comes to dating, research shows, looks are all that matter, at least initially, something Tinder has taken full advantage of.

From the INYT
Special Report: Well Appointed

John Lobb Spruces Up Its Classic Footwear

For the 148-year-old British company, known for its $1,700 oxfords, change has arrived in the form of the 32-year-old fashion designer Paula Gerbase.

A Growing Trend in the Boardroom

As a new generation of men rises into positions of power — helping to relax standards for what constitutes executive style — beards and mustaches are becoming more common.

Meet the Nation’s First Marijuana Critic

A day in the life of Jake Browne of The Denver Post.

BILL CUNNINGHAM
Bill Cunningham | New York City Marathon Medley

It seemed as if a kaleidoscope of colors had exploded on the runners participating in the five-borough New York City Marathon last Sunday.

Evening Hours | A Busy Autumn

A funeral mass for Oscar de la Renta, honors and costumes.

SCENE CITY
FROM SPORTS
Busting a Barrier, Preserving the Seams

A handful of clothing companies were founded within the last year to cater to muscular athletes whose proportions fall outside the average body type.

C.M.A. Awards Red Carpet

Nicole Kidman in Roberto Cavalli, Faith Hill in Naeem Khan, and more at the Country Music Awards on Wednesday night.

Hashtag Nation

Finding Election Day Solace in Ronan Farrow’s T-Shirt

The MSNBC host posted a photo of himself at a Connecticut polling place that quickly went viral on Twitter.

On the Runway Blog

Christopher Bailey Reveals His Plan for Burberry

It’s in the bullet points: Shoes, bags, more mobile and social media, and a focus on the United States.

What to Wear This Week: Nov. 3

Explore keeping time with a device other than your smartphone.

AmfAR Gala Honors Tom Ford

The foundation for AIDS research recognized Mr. Ford on Wednesday in Los Angeles.

In the Studio Series
In the Studio
Rick Owens: Secure in His Own World

The designer lives and works in his building in Paris's Seventh Arrondissement.

Clare Waight Keller of Chloé: Pencils, Pushpins and Paris

The designer describes herself as "slowly invading" her office space.

In the Studio
Alber Elbaz of Lanvin: The Eye, the Mirror, the Screen

There are few furnishings in the Lanvin designer’s office, but they all play a role in his work.

In the Studio
Vera Wang: Treasuring the Calm in the Eye of the Storm

No desk, no computer, no art on the walls: For the designer Vera Wang, her minimalist office is her sanctuary.

In the Studio
Narciso Rodriguez: Never at a Loss for Sneakers

The designer talks about what inspires him and what keeps him going.

In the Studio
Diane von Furstenberg: A Life in Five Floors

The designer Diane von Furstenberg feels at her best behind her desk.

In the Studio
What’s Inside Jason Wu’s Office

For the fashion designer Jason Wu, his office holds both inspiration and sentiment. And then there’s that cat.

Street Style
Paris Fashion Week Street Style

The street fashion photographer Craig Arend of Altamira NYC took over our Instagram account for the spring 2015 fashion shows. Here are our highlights from Paris Fashion Week. Check out NYTimesFashion on Instagram for more.

Milan Fashion Week Street Style

Here are our highlights from show-goers’ style.

London Fashion Week Street Style

Here are our highlights from show-goers’ style.

New York Fashion Week Street Style

Here are our highlights from show-goers’ style.

Lavender look from Balenciaga. Hope they brought earplugs for baby North! Music's a bit loud for developing eardrums. — @AlexandraJacobsSee the collection.Read the review.
Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times

Lavender look from Balenciaga. Hope they brought earplugs for baby North! Music's a bit loud for developing eardrums. — @AlexandraJacobs

See the collection.

Read the review.


See what you missed.

Fashion Week
Runway Shows: Spring 2015

See the collections from New York, London, Milan and Paris.

It's All in the Details
Paris Fashion Week Accessories

Golden brogues with cutouts at Chanel, a cherry-shaped clutch at Undercover and more details from the spring 2015 shows.

Milan Fashion Week Accessories

Barbie-inspired bags at Moschino, ’70s style boots at Gucci and more details from the spring 2015 shows.

London Fashion Week Accessories

Fur slippers at Simone Rocha, ear-cuffs at Julien MacDonald and more details from the spring 2015 shows.

New York Fashion Week Accessories

Military-inspired bags at Marc Jacobs, 3-D glasses at Rebecca Minkoff and more details from the spring 2015 shows.

T Magazine
T Magazine
Helena Rubinstein, Icon of Business and Style, Gets Her Own Retrospective

The Jewish Museum’s new exhibition, “Beauty is Power,” explores the life and taste of the woman from a Polish shtetl who went on to radically alter the beauty industry.

Weddings / Celebrations

For the latest wedding announcements, Vows columns and other related articles.

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