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The Literary Cubs

By ALEX WILLIAMS

Deidre Schoo for The New York Times

Rachel Rosenfelt, right, read a selection from Virginia Woolf at a literary salon held by the editors of The New Inquiry, an online journal she helped start. Also at the salon, from left to right, are Rebecca Chapman, Helena Fitzgerald and Tim Barker.

A group of young, ambitious writers and editors have created a scrappy online journal and roving clubhouse that functions as a kind of Intellectuals Anonymous for the city’s literary underclass, one that has been largely ignored by the publishing establishment.

A Museum’s Encyclopedic Closet

By ERIC WILSON

The two-part survey from the permanent collection of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, which opens this week, approaches its subject alphabetically.

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Jeremy Scott “designs to please himself,” the pop star Katy Perry says.

Jeremy Scott, Fashion’s Last Rebel

By WILLIAM VAN METER

Jeremy Scott has succeeded as a fashion designer by staying true to himself and to his vision.

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Scene City

Among the parties at Art Basel Miami Beach, one hosted by London's White Cube gallery, at the Soho Beach House, on Tuesday.

Mingling With the Veterans at Art Basel Miami Beach

By DENNY LEE

On Tuesday night, before the main fair had officially opened, the issue of who was a Basel regular was the main topic on the party circuit.

Slide Show: Art Basel Miami Beach: Tuesday Night

Scott Lipps, center above, with Johan Lindeberg and Carola Remer, a model with Mr. Lipps's agency.

King of the PG-Rated Night

By STEVEN KURUTZ

Scott Lipps, the president of One Management modeling agency, parties nightly, making work look like fun.

Up Close

No Greater Role Than His Own

By BOB MORRIS

Whether his hip persona or his celebrity ties, the artist Richard Phillips has much to envy.

A rabbit fur vest at Arcade in West Hollywood, where a city ban on certain fur sales will take effect in 2013.

A Cool Reception to a Ban on Fur

By IAN LOVETT

A city’s decision to ban fur sales has support, but fashionable retailers say they will explore a change of address.

Another Shot: AK-47s as Jewelry

By THOMAS VINCIGUERRA

Fonderie 47 converts the AK-47 assault rifle into jewelry.

Photography from Patrick Demarchelier's new book,

Opening the Doors of Dior

By CATHY HORYN

While not a complete record, “Dior Couture” (Rizzoli), by the photographer Patrick Demarchelier, is far and away the most gorgeous on the fashion house.

Video: Demarchelier in the Studio

Critical Shopper

At C. Wonder, Something Feels Familiar

By ALEXANDRA JACOBS

A series of stores named C. Wonder mirror Tory Burch’s preppy style.

On the Runway Blog | Beauty Spots

Tweezerman Luxe Edition Crystal Slant Tweezer, $100 at www.tweezerman.com.

From Bathroom Basic to Fashion Accessory

By SIMONE S. OLIVER

Tweezers so stylish, you'll hope for bushy eyebrows.

The Buzz

By BEE-SHYUAN CHANG

Must-attend parties, talked-about openings and fashionable night spots for the week ahead.

Video: An Interview With Carolina Herrera

Jessica Michault of The International Herald Tribune talks to the designer about the “Twilight” wedding dress, her relationship with Renée Zellweger, and working with family.

Field Notes: What Will Bella Wear?

From left to right, photographs show the five levels of retouching in a system by Hany Farid of Dartmouth. The effect, from slight to drastic, may discourage retouching. “Models, for example, might well say, 'I don't want to be a 5. I want to be a 1,' ” he said.

Photoshopped or Not? A Tool to Tell

By STEVE LOHR

A proposed software tool is intended to address concerns about the prevalence of highly idealized and digitally edited images in advertising and fashion magazines.

Time to Run. What Is In Their Bag?

By STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM

Go-bags became a popular topic after 9/11. Here’s what a few have inside them.

Slide Show: Disaster Go-Bags of the Famous

Trading Up

Fair Isle knit mountaineering cap, $139 at Odin. Hooded down-filled parka, $1,195 at Burberry. RLX dragon-print wool scarf, $598 at Ralph Lauren. Raf Simons patterned wool sweater, $540 at mrporter.com. Gant Rugger herringbone tweed trou- sers, $275 at mrporter.com. Wool-nylon shooting stockings, $29 at Orvis New York. Danner leather Mountain Light Overton boots, $330 at the Danner pop-up shop at Dunderdon.

For Rappelling Those Mean Canyons

By DAVID COLMAN

The wealth of Scandinavian-patterned sweaters this fall adds to the look of the old-fashioned mountaineer.

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Skin Deep

For Gifts, a Crop Of the Creams

By HILARY HOWARD

Among the year’s many samples, several beauty products rise above the rest.

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Television Review

Cheyann, one of the models discovered on “Scouted,” a new reality show.

Human Treasure Hunt: Scavenging for Moldable Models

By JON CARAMANICA

“Scouted,” a reality show on E, is about scavenging for potential models.

T Magazine

The Ring Cycle

By CATHY HORYN

A rock star among jewelers, David Webb still wows.

Who Made That?

The Evolution of Fleece, From Scratchy to Snuggie

By HILARY GREENBAUM and DANA RUBINSTEIN

Just as the fabric’s lightness appeals to sportsmen, its colorfulness, lack of fur and relative inexpensiveness has made it, in a word, trendy.

Mark Hatcher at an anniversary event for African Americans for Humanism in Washington.

The Unbelievers

By EMILY BRENNAN

African-Americans who say they don’t believe in God are often at odds with family, friends and potential romantic partners.

Main Course

For Michelle Williams, an Unfamiliar Role: The Star

By CATHY HORYN

The actress is coming into her own with her new film, “My Week With Marilyn.”

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On the Runway Blog

Tailored styles from Prada's summer 2012 collection.

Don't Complicate It

By CATHY HORYN

What do Mitt Romney's hair and classic tailoring have in common? They are handled by people who know what they are doing.

Image Expert Shapes Romney (His Hair, Anyway)

Viewing art at the Zwirner Gallery during Art Basel Miami Beach last year.

Where to Party at Art Basel Miami Beach

By BEE-SHYUAN CHANG

Events and parties will mark the 10th year of Art Basel Miami Beach this year.

Possessed

Joseph Altuzarra with his santos, an antique statue of the Virgin Mary.

A Special Woman as Inspiration

By DAVID COLMAN

For the designer Joseph Altuzarra, an antique Provençal statue of the Madonna brings back memories of Augusts in Provence.

Cultural Studies

What’s in a Name? Ask Google

By ALLEN SALKIN

Web searches can help parents ensure their child is not saddled with a negatively connoted name, but a unique, or uncommon one.

After Curfew

College Students Replace Poverty With Creativity

By JENNIFER CONLIN

Desperate for cash, college students find creative ways to save or make money, sometimes beating the system.

Runway Collections

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From The International Herald Tribune

This Mondrian-inspired dress by Yves Saint Laurent from 1966 will be auctioned at Christie’s South Kensington on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Vintage Fashion on the Auction Block

By SUZY MENKES

The “Fashion” sale at Christie’s South Kensington on Thursday is a watershed moment for fashion collectibles, showing that an outfit no longer has to be from the golden era of haute couture to have value.