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Friday, December 5, 2014

Fashion & Style

Gary Hovland

Moguls are expanding, yet again, the meaning of big homes.

Bianca Del Rio (a.k.a. Roy Haylock) before a recent show in New York.
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Bianca Del Rio (a.k.a. Roy Haylock) before a recent show in New York.

With wigs and glitter, the drag performer stirs things up with her show, “The Rolodex of Hate.”

Red Carpet Watch

Felicity Jones Goes Rock ‘n’ Roll on the Red Carpet

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The young British actress, now a star of “The Theory of Everything,” spurns plunging necklines for gamine grace.

Sally A. Mercedes prepares to sing at the Triad Theater in Manhattan. Ms. Mercedes is also a writer/life coach.
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Sally A. Mercedes prepares to sing at the Triad Theater in Manhattan. Ms. Mercedes is also a writer/life coach.

For some millennials, there is no one answer to what they do for a living. They are members of the “slash generation.”

I wanted to fulfill Houseboy’s fantasy, but he saw straight through me.

In Miami, Luxury Know No Limits

As the Miami ecomony surges, so does new retail construction.

Day Out

Rosario Dawson’s Newsroom Tour Is a Reality Check

The actress visits The New York Times Building to promote her role as a reporter in Chris Rock’s comedy, “Top Five.”

Books Of Style: Hollywood Glamour

Books That Parse the Notion of Celebrity

“Hijacking the Runway” and “Styling the Stars” offer a look at Hollywood glamour.

Social Q's

Let a Scout Be One

Questions about sleep-away camp, a hasty exit on a friend, a workplace mooch and on giving dental advice.

Thursday Styles

The retired fashion designer is among the most ubiquitous figures on the New York social scene.

How to Set a Table Like Valentino

A dinner party with silver and crystal tests Valentino Garavani’s sumptuous approach inspired by the book “At the Emperor’s Table.”

A vest can be worn at the office or on a date.
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A vest can be worn at the office or on a date.

The ’80s winter staple is a brisk seller for retailers as diverse as Uniqlo and Barneys.

Encounters

A Lawyer for Fashion Insiders Dresses the Part

Doug Hand represents Rag and Bone, Phillip Lim, Anna Sui, Rodarte and more — and does it all in socks that pop.

Men’s designers like Duckie Brown might get their own fashion week.
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Men’s designers like Duckie Brown might get their own fashion week.

Men’s wear designers in New York are agitating for a fashion week of their own.

An urbane take on the holiday sweater cliché; a style tip from a “Hunger Games” actor; Shinola makes a sweatshirt; and the newest face to embrace Helvetica.

The founders of Harry’s, Andy Katz-Mayfield, left, and Jeff Raider, have opened a shop in SoHo.
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The founders of Harry’s, Andy Katz-Mayfield, left, and Jeff Raider, have opened a shop in SoHo.

The company has earned its reputation by making the shaving process easier on men: Blades can be ordered from your computer and are cheap-ish. Now come the investors.

Skin Deep

Jaw Makeovers for the Surgery-Averse, Superhero-Inspired Man

To look more in charge (or more like granite-jawed actors), older men are opting for cosmetic procedures to lose the jowls and to strengthen the jaw.

On the Runway

Madonna Stars in New Versace Ad Campaign

She follows the path of past Versace mannequins, among them Amber Valletta, Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga.

Critical Shopper

Topman Wins Big at Second-Place Fashion

Topman’s studied approach to fashion elevates the game of all those who enter.

Are Tiaras the New Power Scrunchies?

Kendall Jenner and Lady Gaga have helped popularize headpieces and turn them into an accessory for work meetings and dinner parties.

Nya Carnegiebryggeriet in Stockholm is a collaboration between Brooklyn Brewery and Carlsberg.
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Nya Carnegiebryggeriet in Stockholm is a collaboration between Brooklyn Brewery and Carlsberg.

Marketing the essence of Brooklyn to an international audience.

A Palm Beach Fund-Raiser for the Next Generation

The Paradise Fund offered Palm Beach society’s young offspring the chance to give back and have some fun in Florida.

Intersection

Street Fashion in Stockholm

Daniel Gill, wearing Ann Demeulemeester boots, BLK DNM jeans and carrying a Prada bag, stood out for his personal style.

Up Next

Alice Waese Can Help You Wear a Sheep Jaw as a Necklace

The Toronto native with an eponymous cult jewelry line takes inspiration from nature.

Scene City

The (Uncut) Gotham Awards

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At the Gotham Independent Film Awards, with no TV cameras present, stars like Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton let their hair down.

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Tilda Swinton, Uma Thurman and Julianne Moore stood out as they made their entrances.

Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and Cara Delevingne were among the many fashion insiders who attended.

Reverse Parenting

My Dog Enjoys the Spoils of Being Left Behind

Shea, my 7-year-old West Highland white terrier, is my sanity and my emotional touchstone. And when I go away without him, I know he’s in loving hands.

Elton John and Darren Walker discussing childhood dreams and adult realities at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington.
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Elton John and Darren Walker discussing childhood dreams and adult realities at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington.

The two have taken wildly divergent paths to similar destinations, each heading up a foundation meant to improve the lives of others.

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A tour from Barneys New York to Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany with Scott Pask, a designer for theater.

A Pre-Thanksgiving Ritual: Cocktails, Catch-Ups and Maybe a Kiss

On Thanksgiving Eve, young adults are in bars looking for friends, old and new.

Future Tense

Got a Best Seller? Chipotle May Come Calling

A number of companies are latching on to famous writers like Jonathan Safran Foer, who persuaded Chipotle to start an author series on bags and cups.

Noted

On Instagram, Celebrities Have Jokes ... Especially About Kim Kardashian

Joe Jonas, Ellen DeGeneres and others take to the photo-sharing application to mock other celebrities.

Modern Love

Please Forgive My Spotless Home

His sons want him to play, but housekeeping duties always seem to get in his way.

Night Out

At 80, Richard Chamberlain Is Ready to Speak Volumes

No more starring roles, thank you, but there may be some haiku left in him.

On the Runway

Do You Have a Light? Ralph Lauren Does

The company’s new Ricky bag extends its reach into fashionable tech.

Social Q's

Kindly Pipe Down

Questions about a friend’s pregnancy, taking sides in a breakup, requests for references and the role of step-grandparents.

Well-Mannered

Wedding Q.&A.

His friend Is not her friend, and a tomboy says no to the dress.

I Was Misinformed

Only 9 Breakup Days Left Till Christmas

Thinking of leaving your lover? Time is running out.

Roland Mouret, who shot to fashion fame with the Galaxy dress, is a designer at a crossroad.
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Roland Mouret, who shot to fashion fame with the Galaxy dress, is a designer at a crossroad.

The designer made his name a decade ago with a signature dress, the Galaxy. “But it’s a tainted love,” he says.

From left, Adrienne Allen, Becca Garrison and Laura Tipton watch N.F.L. action and check their fantasy football progress at the Promenade Bar and Grill in Manhattan.
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From left, Adrienne Allen, Becca Garrison and Laura Tipton watch N.F.L. action and check their fantasy football progress at the Promenade Bar and Grill in Manhattan.

The fast-growing fan sport of fantasy football has largely been portrayed as a male pastime, but a surge of women are grabbing the ball as well.

Photographed by Anna Palma for The New York Times at the Nolitan Hotel

The secret ingredient is ease — and a little bit of risk.

From left: Cleo Wade, Mia Moretti and Margot.
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From left: Cleo Wade, Mia Moretti and Margot.

Mia Moretti and Margot, who perform together as The Dolls, and the artist-poet Cleo Wade are friends almost always dressed for a party.

Unbuttoned

Reading the Subtleties of Islamic Fashion

There’s more to it than just the visual.

Skin Deep

Being a Confident Redhead (Without Eyebrow Angst)

A new website aims to help redheads with pesky cosmetic quandaries.

At ‘Concept Shops,’ Thinking Matters as Much as Buying

Concept shops like Broken Arm are becoming popular in Paris, with cafes, curious items, clothing and a desire to make the shopper think.

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

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

Solange Knowles Marries Alan Ferguson

Solange Knowles, the younger sister of Beyoncé Knowles, was married Sunday afternoon to Alan Ferguson, near the bride’s home in New Orleans.

How Uber Is Changing Night Life in Los Angeles

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.

Keeping Up With Kendall Jenner

The model may not yet be as famous as her big sister Kim Kardashian. But she’s working on it.

The best present ideas, selected by Times experts, to make shopping easy this season.

Miami Art Basel
Scene City | Miami Art Basel
Kim Kardashian Joins the Art Basel Party Circuit

The best parties manage to pitch high and low culture against each other into a decadent social spectacle.

Art Basel Parties: Wednesday Night

Miley Cyrus, Maria Baibakova, Phillips, Horse Meat Disco and others host parties on Wednesday night of Art Basel Miami Beach.

Art Basel Miami Beach’s Not-to-Be-Missed Parties and Events

Starting Monday in Miami, culture, taste and excess all storm together to electric effect.

Scouting Report
Where to Go at Art Basel Miami Beach

Pop-ups, store openings and artist collaborations happening in Miami this week.

BILL CUNNINGHAM
Bill Cunningham | Learning From Visitors

Young shoppers, many from Asia, hit all the top designer stores and wore experimental, of-the-moment styles.

Evening Hours | Last Dance

Celebrating artistry and honoring accomplishments.

On the Runway Blog

Seeing Red for the Coming Campaign

Pantone has selected marsala as its color of the year for 2015, letting us speculate on what that will say about President Obama’s successor.

Disruptions
Are Gadget-Free Bedrooms the Secret to a Happy Relationship?

“His” and “hers” towels have been replaced by smartphones that tether couples, but an unequal use can have unintended (and unhappy) consequences.

Hollywood Film Awards Red Carpet

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace and Kristen Stewart in Chanel were two of the standouts.

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.

SCENE CITY
C.M.A. Awards Red Carpet

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

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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Fashion Week: The Runway Revisited

During February and September 2013, the photographer Jennifer S. Altman followed a group of models as they walked the runway during New York Fashion Week. Here is where they are a year later.

Intersection: Casual Style in Glasgow

In the West End of Glasgow, Blossom Mccuaig cites old movies and local vintage shops as her inspirations.

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