Saturday, January 21, 2012

Fashion & Style

On the Runway Blog

Fashion Silhouettes, Sharply Drawn

Givenchy fall 2012.
Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times

Givenchy fall 2012.

At Givenchy, Riccardo Tisci crammed a lot into a collection that (according to the press notes) was based on the notion of the American dream.

On the Runway Blog

At Men's Fashion Shows, A Mix of Aspiration and Powerful Intrigue

The movies often keep fashion designers in duds, as we saw at Miuccia Prada's fall men's show in Milan and a few days later at Rick Owens in Paris.

On the Runway Blog

Paris Men's: Lean and Still Hungry

The plaids and patchwork in Junya Watanabe’s show today looked culled from a farm supply store or a college town like Portland.

Milan Gets a New Star Recruit

The Umit Benan collection was described as the breakout of the men’s wear season.

More in Styles
The new hot spot among the fashion crowd draws insiders intent on keeping a lower profile.
Adriana Zehbrauskas for The New York Times

The new hot spot among the fashion crowd draws insiders intent on keeping a lower profile.

For a number of fashion insiders, Tulum, Mexico has become the antithesis to St. Barts and Miami, with a remote location that allows them to party in relative obscurity.

Cracking Teenagers’ Online Codes

Teenagers’ access to the Internet should not be restricted, says an expert on social research who says she benefited from it herself when she was young.

Field Notes

Wear a Denim Bridal Gown? Not Yet, but ...

Shopping for a gown, one of the first to-do’s on any bride’s checklist, is about as unfettered and do-as-you-please as it has ever been.

Modern Love

Watching Them Watching Me

The death of a spouse rewrites the rules of a family in ways I never could have imagined.

Possessed

In a Chair’s Curves, a Past Reclaimed

Kurt Gutenbrunner, An Austrian-born chef, learns to see the beauty of a Thonet chair.

Noticed

Social Satire as a Sustainable Career Move

David Wittman understands how short the shelf life can be for viral sensations but is optimistic he can keep his career local and sustainable.

Books of Style

Lighting the Shadows Behind the Queen and Her Consort

Two new books help readers appreciate this complex pair in the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Social Q’s

Roots of a Problem

A vote for wigs in the face of all the cosmetic and surgical options that are possible.

Pass the Tea and the Remote and Put on Your Tiaras

A passion for “Downton Abbey” runs so deep that many die-hard fans greeted the new season as an excuse for viewing parties.

Skin Deep

You Can Fall Out of Bed and Look Good

Stiff coiffures, overdone eyes and defined lips are out, while tousled hair, smudged eyeliner and dewy lips are in.

On Spec: Vintage-Style Glasses Online

A new breed of online eyeglass retailers designs its own vintage-style frames.

Scene City

After the Globes Show, the Party Rush

After the Golden Globes Awards in Los Angeles ended on Sunday, one of the brashest parties was given by InStyle magazine and Warner Brothers.

Critical Shopper

On the Sea of Tranquillity

Bottega Veneta, the Italian house known for its woven leather goods has expanded to ready-to-wear, including a resort line, under its veteran designer Tomas Maier.

Up Close

The Spirit of Youth, Circa 1970 New York

Alanna Heiss, the founder of the gallery that became MoMA PS1, wants to recreate the collaborative art spirit of ’70s New York.

Young, in Love and Sharing Everything, Including a Password

Young people are expressing their affection by swapping passwords to e-mail, Facebook and other accounts.

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Boîte

Pollo

Young creative types are drawn to a rotating cast of D.J.’s and Mexican specialty drinks.

Beauty Spots

A school for professional makeup artists opens in New York; help for the dry skin of winter.

Scouting Report

Store openings, sales and other shopping events in New York City for the week of Jan. 19.

Letters

Readers respond to “Two People, One Identity” (Sunday Styles, Jan. 15) and others.

Fingers That Turn Back the Clock

Dimitrie Vicovanu, like a specialized surgeon, goes into the inner worlds of wristwatches, restoring the old and nonticking to near perfection.

Dilapidated Distinction for the Rangers’ Best

The Rangers have 28 victories in 43 games, each one punctuated by the awarding of an unusual postgame trophy: a “funny-looking” fedora.

This Life

Mourning in a Digital Age

With religiosity in decline and families dispersed, new ways of mourning need to evolve. Here are some ideas.

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Noticed

Two People, One Identity

Part of the success of Kirk and Nate Mueller, identical twins who design iPad apps and Web sites, lies in how meticulously they’ve shaped their image.

Runway Collections

Slide Show: Runway Slide Shows

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

From The International Herald Tribune
Fashion Review

YSL's Ode to Leather

Stefano Pilati sent out a refined show that was a lesson in hip elegance.

Bill Cunningham
Bill Cunningham | Worlds Unite

The fashion and design worlds are looking back to the Renaissance and the Victorian era.

Evening Hours | Winter Warmth

Bill Cunningham’s photographs from the events of the week.

Paris Men's Slide Shows
Milan Men's Slide Shows
Multimedia
Tulum, Mexico Is a Hot Spot for Fashion Insiders

Tulum, has become a destination so popular with the fashion crowd this time of year, that it almost feels like Fashion Week.

More From the I.H.T.
Fashion Review

A Hint of Victoriana

No costumes or copies -- but items from the past like evening tail coats and narrow pants are enriching the men's wear future.

Fashion Review

‘City Warriors’ at Louis Vuitton

The designer Kim Jones offered his "heroic vision" for men's wear.

Fashion Review

Asian Designers Make an Impact in Paris

Phillip Lim sent out a Paris collection that countered the culture of casual.

Multimedia
Tulum, Mexico Is a Hot Spot for Fashion Insiders

Tulum, has become a destination so popular with the fashion crowd this time of year, that it almost feels like Fashion Week.

Scene City
Browsing Columns
Readers' Street Style
Submit Your Photos

This week, the theme is lace-up boots.

The Collection: A New Fashion App for the iPad

Get complete coverage of fashion and style and the latest looks from the runway.

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