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Saturday, December 5, 2015

Fashion & Style

Kate Hudson arriving at the Giorgio Armani Privé show in Paris in 2014. “She’s the girl you want to hang out with,” a magazine executive editor says.
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Kate Hudson arriving at the Giorgio Armani Privé show in Paris in 2014. “She’s the girl you want to hang out with,” a magazine executive editor says.

As the actress adroitly merchandises her perceived warmth and candor, she keeps an emotional connection with the public that designers find valuable.

Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy at the Mary Boone Gallery in Chelsea, where the paintings of Peter Saul are on view.
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Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy at the Mary Boone Gallery in Chelsea, where the paintings of Peter Saul are on view.

Day Out

Pete Wentz Checks Out Art in Chelsea

The bassist for Fall Out Boy turns out to be a visual artist himself.

The hairdresser Maury Hopson is everybody’s best friend.
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The hairdresser Maury Hopson is everybody’s best friend.

Elizabeth Taylor, Keith Richards, Bernadette Peters, Christie Brinkley: Maury Hopson lists them as his friends because he doesn’t snip and tell.

Estevan Oriol

The cars have been featured in music and videos and clothing. Thanks to social media, the subculture has taken root in Tokyo, São Paulo and Jakarta.

Matt Bellassai’s web series on BuzzFeed is called “Whine About It.”
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Matt Bellassai’s web series on BuzzFeed is called “Whine About It.”

Matt Bellassai, former office drone, is the creator and star of the popular web series “Whine About It.”

21st Century Man

Ryan Seacrest: The Mogul Next Door

Ryan Seacrest at the Sunset Tower Hotel in a tuxedo from his clothing line, which is just one of many businesses he oversees.
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Ryan Seacrest at the Sunset Tower Hotel in a tuxedo from his clothing line, which is just one of many businesses he oversees.

“I don’t believe I’ve ever done anything on camera or on the microphone without thinking of the back house opportunities and the next business play.”

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At 26, she’s already a veteran of indie movies, but not a fashion expert. So she hired a stylist, who’s been outfitting her in fresh, simple looks.

Geordie Wood for The New York Times

The holiday season allows for sartorial excessiveness. Break out the ugly sweater with the nog.

Global Shopper

Streetwear for Men Who Are Too Old for Streetwear

At Noah, a more mature take on the skateboarder look.

Brian Rea
Modern Love

Is There a Doctor in the Marriage?

I wanted to support my husband as he pursued his dream career, but I couldn’t help feeling that his work and I were in competition.

Social Q’s

A Friendship Rocked

Plus: work gifts etiquette, matching engagement rings and security precautions.

Wesley Bedrosian

Kim Kardashian wants a million-dollar necklace as a “push present” for giving birth to her second baby. At that rate, few of us could afford families.

Ross MacDonald

Architects for Equinox and other upscale health clubs are trying to come up with new ways to make men feel less insecure.

From left, Clem Cheung, Kelvin Yu, Aziz Ansari, Shoukath Ansari, Fatima Ansari at Shun Lee Palace in the Netflix series “Master of None.” Mr. Ansari called it “one of the hardest scenes to shoot.”
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From left, Clem Cheung, Kelvin Yu, Aziz Ansari, Shoukath Ansari, Fatima Ansari at Shun Lee Palace in the Netflix series “Master of None.” Mr. Ansari called it “one of the hardest scenes to shoot.”

Websites that cover the local bar and dining scenes have rushed to publish lists of the places where the characters nosh, nibble, drink, celebrate, date, catch up, speculate and advise.

Stefania Curto for The New York Times

When it came to choosing locations for “Master of None,” the creators, Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, were involved early on. He shares stories from 10 locations used in the series.

Legacies

Bob Ross’s Strange Afterlife

Happy little trees forever: Twenty years after his death, the soothing host of “The Joy of Painting” is thriving on streaming video and social media.

Among celebrities speaking out in support of Planned Parenthood were Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.
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Among celebrities speaking out in support of Planned Parenthood were Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.

In the wake of the fatal shootings at Colorado Springs, a number of celebrities are lending their support to Planned Parenthood.

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Celebrities took advantage of the untelevised awards show to let down their hair a bit.

Anna Palma for The New York Times at The 1896

Boudoir looks were all over the spring 2016 runways. You’ll need to make a few adjustments to translate them into real life.

Gift ideas for hard-to-shop-for men: cool socks for under $20; a city-ready Grenson shoe; new Topman goods; a click-to-order bike; Paul Smith leather.

Dr. Robert Hamas holding a new saline breast implant that he developed.
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Dr. Robert Hamas holding a new saline breast implant that he developed.

With a new product called the Ideal Implant, there’s a waiting list for saline implants that are as soft as gel.

Disruptions

‘Steve Jobs’ Flops at Box Office, and Silicon Valley Cheers

Despite a starry cast and stellar reviews, the film did poorly, and Silicon Valley may be partly to blame.

Up Next

A Male Model Turned Furniture and Interior Designer

Sam Amoia has a new furniture collection, encrusted with semi-precious gems.

Boîte

Rise, an Unpretentious Gay Bar, Opens in Hell’s Kitchen

Who said Hell’s Kitchen has too many gay bars? John Blair, Beto Sutter and Ted Arenas open a spot on Ninth Avenue.

Browsing

Faux Fur With All the Luxury of the Real Thing


Plus: Acne’s bags fit seamlessly with the rest of its collection; a well-curated pop-up; and mother-of-pearl zodiac rings.

Hillary Lopes floats inside a sensory deprivation tank at Lift, in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
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Hillary Lopes floats inside a sensory deprivation tank at Lift, in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Lying naked in a small pod filled with 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt and water? Float tanks are having a moment.

Agnes Dherbeys for The New York Times

The annual presentation of Chanel-owned specialist ateliers placed front and center in Mr. Lagerfeld’s designs saluted an idealized version of Paris.

Scouting Report

Art Basel Miami Beach Shopping Events

Kim Kassel and Lizzie Tisch will open a Suite 1521 satellite; Carolina Kleinman has a temporary outpost of her Brooklyn store; and more.

Evan Ross
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Evan Ross

The actor and singer Evan Ross, 27, shares workout tips from the driveway of his Sherman Oaks, Calif. home.

From left, Gina Hadley, Kimberly Schwartz, Jenny Galluzzo and her husband, Jay Galluzzo, at a meeting for the Second Shift.
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From left, Gina Hadley, Kimberly Schwartz, Jenny Galluzzo and her husband, Jay Galluzzo, at a meeting for the Second Shift.

A company, the Second Shift, helps former full-time professionals scale back but stay in the game.

Laure Joliet for The New York Times

The owner of JF Chen, a design gallery shopped by the rich and famous, opens up his own house.

Adrien Brody’s Five Favorite Things

The actor turned artist prefers no-fuss clothing that travels well. Zippers welcome.

Shaken and Stirred

The Sober Proprietor of a Bar on Avenue B

Handsome Dick Manitoba, the 61-year-old punk rocker and owner of dive bar Manitoba’s, hasn’t had a drink in 33 years.

Hey, Mr. Food Editor

How to Cook American

Mr. Food Editor finds a classic American dish, weighs in on cooking shows, designs a menu for “M Train,” and waxes nostalgic for a Chinese dish.

At the Lands' End pop-up shop on Fifth Avenue, the atmosphere is low-key festive.
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At the Lands' End pop-up shop on Fifth Avenue, the atmosphere is low-key festive.

Critical Shopper

Lands’ End Updates Its Image

Still comfortably prudent, the company has opened a shop on Fifth Avenue and added some cool. For example, there’s a Selfie Station.

TIm Bower

An insight from the French poet helps the author grapple with the sudden death of a parent.

The Male Animal

No Sex, Please. I Have a Game Tomorrow.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has taken a public vow of celibacy. Will it help him on the field? Broadway Joe says no.

Bill Murray painting by Allison Reimold.

Bill Murray painting by Allison Reimold.

The recent proliferation of T-shirts, posters, murals and memes suggests that the man who had his first fame decades ago has become an icon.

MIRROR

The Post-Split Hairstyle for Men

Some fellows are changing their hair after fizzled romances.

From left, Natalia Vodianova, Serena Williams and Patti Smith from the 2016 Pirelli calendar.

From left, Natalia Vodianova, Serena Williams and Patti Smith from the 2016 Pirelli calendar.

Moving away from a collection of pinups, the tire maker’s 2016 calendar is a page-turner for different reasons.

Gigi Hadid, who used some hair stylist magic for the American Music Awards on Nov. 22.
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Gigi Hadid, who used some hair stylist magic for the American Music Awards on Nov. 22.

Wanting shorter hair but unable to commit, Gigi Hadid fooled stargazers with a wig.

Cultural Studies

The Post-Binge-Watching Blues: A Malady of Our Times

Are you dealing with the the out-of-shows blues? You are not alone.

Future Tense

Our (Bare) Shelves, Our Selves

The increasing absence of physical books, records and photo albums in homes can negatively affect developing intellects.

On the Street
Bill Cunningham | The Biker Jacket

The biker jacket has now replaced the tailored sports jacket.

Evening Hours | Bright Nights

A festive benefit, a street festival and more.

Critic’s Notebook
America’s Next Top Model, Deconstructed

Debate its merits all you want, it’s impossible to deny the show’s lasting influence.

‘America’s Next Top Model’ Winners: Where Are They Now?

See what Adrianne Curry, Eva Marcille and Brittani Kline did after their America’s Next Top Model win.

Jewelry's Independent Women

Female jewelers have the advantage of understanding from personal experience what women want to wear.

Vows
Iran Barkley and Pamela Graham: A Boxer Marries His Champ

In his wife, Mr. Barkley, a three-time boxing champion, has a happy, healing and loving influence in his corner.

The Upshot
How Mark Zuckerberg’s Example Helps Fight Stigma of Family Leave

New fathers in California have been more likely to take leave since the state began paying for it in 2004, a study says, but it is much less common among fathers than mothers.

Where to Go Now
A Guide to Shopping America’s Biggest Malls

During the holidays, shopping centers may become your second home. Here’s a look at where to shop, what to eat and which activities these mammoth complexes include.

Michelle Obama Picks 4 Designers for White House’s Holiday Makeover

Mrs. Obama has chosen Carolina Herrera, Duro Olowu, and the team of Humberto Leon and Carol Lim to decorate three of the residence’s public rooms.

Field Notes
Marriages May Not Be Forever, but Our Obsession With Diamonds Is

Despite many changes to the institution of marriage, the appeal of giving or receiving a diamond ring to seal the deal endures.

For Some Chinese-Americans, Thanksgiving Is for Wedding Receptions

The holiday represents a rare day off when friends and family can gather in New York for a large wedding reception.

Art Basel Miami
Fair Report

Bigger Than Ever, Art Basel Miami Beach Takes a Conservative Turn

This year, the fair that serves as the nucleus for the city’s Art Week dials down the spectacle — and the Instagram bait.

Art Matters

A Miami Art Week Project — That Satirizes Miami Art Culture

"The Van (Redux)," a video work by Alex Bag premiering this week at the ICA, lampoons speculative contemporary art culture.

The Most Interesting Projects From a Newly Inclusive Design Miami

This year’s fair features architecture and food alongside furniture and jewelry — and quirky installations in equal measure with socially conscious ones.

Where to Go Now

Your Guide to Art Basel Miami Beach

The fair gets a lot of news media attention, but what gets lost is what a treat it is for the general public.

From Men’s Style
Men of Fashion
Meet the 19-Year-Old Designer Twins Worn by Rihanna

The Atlanta streetwear prodigies Chet and Betts DeHart started a YouTube channel at 12 and a fashion label at 14. Can they make it in New York?

On Time
Affordable Timepieces for Watch Snobs

Six timepieces under $1,000 that get props from watch connoisseurs.

Up Next
MeLo-X, the D.J. Behind Beyoncé’s Remixes and Video Clips

A musician and multimedia artist, MeLo-X got his start making unauthorized mixtapes.

Statement Suits at a White-Shoe Law Firm

The men of Skadden Arps update the image of the staid litigator.

Trading Up
Doc Martens: From Punk to High Fashion

The boots, originally made for blue-collar workers, are now on the runways.

2015 Holiday Gift Ideas and Guide — Style

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

Registry
Eleven Wedding Gifts for Holiday Entertaining

Accessories to help newlyweds set the mood for a joyful dinner.

In Case You Missed It
The Return of Werner Erhard, Father of Self-Help

The creator of EST resurfaces as a kinder, gentler purveyor of self-actualization.

Elaborate Holiday Windows Dress Up New York Department Stores

Christmastime displays, long a tradition in the city, grow more embellished every year, as retailers hope to lure enchanted passers-by inside.

The Nanny Factor in Hollywood Marriages

Once a no-nonsense figure, a nanny has come to be regarded as a potential home wrecker. And in some high-profile cases, she has been.

Up Next
Caring for Premature Babies, With a Little Help From Beyoncé

Jane Chen founded Embrace to build better and cheaper incubators for babies around the world.

On Fake Instagram, a Chance to Be Real

Weary of staging their lives for social media, young people are presenting their true selves on locked “finstagram” accounts.

T Magazine
T Magazine
The Naturally Alchemical Power of Gold Makeup

Dabbed on lids, brushed on brows or painted on lips, metallic makeup lends a supernatural sexiness.

Weddings / Celebrations

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

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