As summer kicks into high gear, here’s everything women need to know about the carefree accessory with ancient roots. Plus: What if the Three Little Pigs had bags instead of houses?
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As the trend for Lycra-boosted skinny jeans fades, 100% cotton denim that won’t lose its shape is back. A guide to finding your ideal pair.
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Created by an ex-podiatrist with a rare eye for elegance, these strappy heels combine pure prettiness with genuine comfort. The secret? Medical-grade materials and design ingenuity
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Especially on holiday, the ex-first lady was far more unbuttoned than she was in the White House...literally. Here, three modern versions of her freewheeling skirt.
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The newest trend in bathing suits? Designs so splashy they can slip under street clothes and double as high fashion.
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The hardworking British designer shares advice on what men should never wear and why Al Pacino is the celebrity he’d most like to dress.
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Pals like Kate Bosworth, Leandra Medine and Jennifer Fisher joined the New York designer at Clover Grocery to celebrate his latest collaboration.
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In cool neutral shades, these four rope-soled styles—ranging from flat to strategically steep—will get your summer off the ground.
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Skip the hair-dryer, and leave wet tresses to the breeze...the smart way.
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A versatile caftan makes holiday style—from deck chair to dinner time—a no-brainer.
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The latest style of shorts for men is comfort incarnate—thanks to a secret feature—but no one has to be the wiser.
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With improved formulas and chic packaging, chemical-free deodorant is a blooming and booming category. We tested 11 to find the five best
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At some point, the average paterfamilias stops evolving. Here, 10 ways to keep dad updated and in the loop. Plus, our men’s editor on his father’s influence on his style—and vice versa.
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Denim makers including Levi Strauss & Co. and Gap Inc.’s Old Navy see signs of a comeback in jeans sales, as they add more flexibility and comfort to win back shoppers from leggings.
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Come June, even dedicated investment shoppers succumb to the allure of breezy frocks with prices that don’t add stress to the season.
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Some guys feel the city’s grime creates too much of an ick factor, even in summer. Others defend their right to bare toes.
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Globe-trotting style setter Sofia Sanchez de Betak has created a chic travel guide that focuses on rich experiences over luxury amenities.
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The multitasking designer of glam gowns and ‘Project Runway’ judge on the quiet pleasures of cooking and gardening, eating out in Manhattan and which Broadway shows to see.
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The original Paul Newman Daytona has long been one of the world’s most sought-after watches. The discovery of the timepiece is as remarkable as its original owner.
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With the invitation for a weekend away comes the pressure of exactly how to thank your generous hosts. Here, 32 gifts that will help you get invited back.
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The brand celebrated its latest resort collection with fans like Olivia Palermo and Nicky Hilton Rothschild, and a performance by Mary J. Blige.
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With her new clothing label, the fashion-world star is bringing her trendsetting personal style to the world.
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Create the perfect pairings with layered herringbones, basket weaves, tartans and other contrasting prints.
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To find the best white T-shirts for men, we tried on over 50—at every price from bargain to bonkers. Here, our verdicts on which ones to buy.
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‘Tis the season to ditch your shabby iPhone case for one with a sunnier disposition.
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People pay a premium for sanded, torched, twisted and sunbathed shirts, shoes, jackets and sweatshirts. When designers create distressed looks, a ripped knee must be just-right.
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Red, yellow, pink and blue. Gems in luscious colors are an irresistible temptation at any time of day or night.
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With her new movie, The Beguiled, the acclaimed director is as committed as ever to her rigorously atmospheric filmmaking. Which is why she’d like you to see it on the big screen.
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Some women feel boxed in by the prescriptive work wardrobes that services like MM.LaFleur deliver based on your career needs. Others can’t imagine life without them.
The Swiss and Japanese dominate the high-end watch world, but a group of scrappy American independents is carving out its own niche.
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Behind the scenes at the Louis Vuitton atelier, where each bespoke piece is the result of a collaboration of specialists, a complex process that has remained largely unchanged since the 19th century.
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Skip the predictable pique polo for a breezy and less boring short-sleeved camp shirt.
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The Adidas retro craze that upended the athletic-shoe market a few years ago has cooled, Foot Locker said as it reported lackluster quarterly results.
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Earth tones accentuate the subtle elegance of military-inspired pieces in this season’s pre-fall collections.
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With sandals proliferating like dandelions, you need help finding open-toed nirvana. Here, our guide, from Ancient to Zebra—plus a few summery nail-polish pairings.
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Two parties, on opposite coasts, toasted collaborations with actress Chloë Sevigny and pop singer Demi Lovato.
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When it comes to summer, some loathe it hot. We asked cooler-than-thou career men how they dress to beat the heat. And it’s not all no-show socks.
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It takes a little styling savvy to exploit the versatility of this of-the-moment look. Here, how women can wear a white suit to work, to brunch, even to ‘La Traviata.’
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From the softest robe to a bristly and invigorating workout for her hair, these tactile gifts are all ones mom will want to get her hands on.
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A discreetly attired ready-to-shop crowd feted Louis Vuitton’s new collaboration with Jeff Koons and its dedicated pop-up shop. Plus, Cartier’s revives an elegant evening timepiece.
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Always sporting the right knit tie and 3-button Italian suit, Matt Jacobson proves Silicon Valley style isn’t an oxymoron. Here are his get-dressed strategies.
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Disrupting the luxury market, online-only company Archibald London wants to slice prices on a growing array of high-end fashion finds.
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Celebrities stand up in vans, lie down in front seats and poke holes in gowns to make bustles—all to arrive unruffled for the walk up 28 steps to the entrance of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Fashion joined celebrity Monday night at Anna Wintour’s 2017 Met Gala at the Costume Institute of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, which in fashion terms is the East Coast equivalent of the Oscars. Here are some of the stand-out looks.
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For a lot of men, pastel clothing conjures up the “Preppy Handbook” or worse. But these springy strategies put the cool back in sherbet.
At MasterCard, Finding a Signature Style: Priceless
At MasterCard's New York City tech hub in the Flatiron District, a mix of business and startup sensibilities informs office style, whether it's hoodies, tailored jackets or the occasional bow tie.
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As other companies tighten belts, makeup giant treats guests to breakfast and goody bags, takes questions about using cosmetics; ‘we are so welcome’
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Find romance at style’s new frontier with relaxed layering of delicate pieces.
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The designer, whose namesake fashion line celebrates its 10th anniversary in February, found a downtown space expansive enough to accommodate his grown-up lifestyle.
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This fall, brighten things up with striped knits in colorful combinations
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After working in tech mecca Silicon Valley, native Liberian Chid Liberty is fighting low school-enrollment rates in Africa with his Liberian-produced clothing label Uniform featuring stylish basics made of natural materials like organic Benin cotton.
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With the launch of their new collection for men and women, Valentino designers Pierpaolo Piccioli and Maria Grazia Chiuri are elevating everyday basics.
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Three new foundations from Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Giorgio Armani.
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The hairstylist adds three kinds of vitamin-rich capsules to her new hair-care line.
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The effortless design ethos of Clare Waight Keller, creative director of French brand Chloé, is nowhere more evident than in her Parisian home.
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Effortless and playful, ladylike slippers pair well with almost any look. For an extra spring in your step, opt for embellished or embroidered styles.
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A look at the aesthetics behind Italian fashion label Golden Goose Deluxe Brand.
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Our health-care system won’t be fixed by insurance reform. To contain costs and improve results, we need to move aggressively to adopt the tools of information-age medicine.
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A thick slice of toast, a swoosh of garlicky aioli, a pile of ripe tomatoes and crunchy snap peas: This recipe delivers the best of summer in minutes.
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If you’ve got the nerve, you can experience a rare active volcano up close on Stromboli, a small and sultry Aeolian Island. Here’s how
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With a top speed of 216 mph, the Ford GT is a race car that transforms into a road car with the press of a button.
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The ‘Star Wars’ and ‘The Night Of’ actor—who also has a rousing new rap album on the way—is a star on the rise.
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A family holiday often means bad food and slothful habits. Jason Gay says it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Teri Agins answers readers’ fashion questions in Ask Teri.
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Ankle? Over-the-knee? Lace-up? Think about the sleekest silhouette when deciding which boot heights and materials go best with dress styles and hemlines.
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As shorter coats and down jackets nudge classic full-length coats aside, there is a place for a timeless look
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How to curate your own fashion collection
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Interest in outfits worn by Mrs. Clinton has soared, but finding versions for sale is harder.
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