Beauty

I was six the first time I was told to lose weight, eight when I learned to suck in my stomach, and 15 when I began to starve myself. Growing up, I believed success was found in the art of controlling and manipulating the body, and my particular one was seen as a problem. A grandparent would comment...

When I was younger, I had a friend whose signature beauty look was nude lip liner with a bit of Vaseline every day. It was fantastic—subtle and chic—and she’s still wearing the exact same thing 30 years later.I, on the other hand, always thought lip liner wasn’t for me. I like to wear my lips with just a...

It’s that time again: brands are gearing up for Euro summer 2026. But as fashion labels ink deals with European beach clubs to cash in on the jet set, the ongoing disruption to the Strait of Hormuz — where about 20% of the world’s oil passes through — is fueling a brewing aviation crisis.Low jet fuel supplies are driving...

Actual classroom appearances are still a rarity. While Anita Elberse, Lincoln Filene professor of business administration, has invited big-name guests including Ryan Reynolds, David Beckham, and LL Cool J (alongside his COO) to speak in her class, she says she has not invited any speakers whose careers are centered around content creation. To date, Earle is the only...

Breastplates have dotted the battlefield since the 1300s, but it took until 1969 for them to appear on the runway. Yves Saint Laurent—who took inspiration from fine arts throughout his 40-year career—tapped sculptor Claude Lalanne to combine sculpture and fashion. In his fall 1969 couture collection, two models walked down the runway, moulds of their bodies worn on...

Back in March, I went to Charvet—a storied Parisian shop best known for its shirting and slippers—with the mission of getting a made-to-measure nightshirt. My sales associate and I spent well over an hour poring over bolts of fabric, discussing buttons, and debating which monogram was just right. After we were both quite satisfied with the order (I...

After about eight months of dating and many romantic strolls around London, Rome, and New York, it seems that Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles are taking their relationship to the next level.The Caught Stealing actor was recently caught wearing a diamond ring on that finger, leading to speculation that the singer had proposed. Now, a source confirms to...

Gene Kelly’s “Singin’ in the Rain” comes to mind every once in a while, when the city’s downpour feels romantic, maybe even a little cinematic. The reality, of course, is far less glamorous: dark skies, rogue splash zones, and the age-old question of what to wear in this weather.Dressing for a rainy day is one of the trickiest...

Everyone knows the adage by heart: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. If you’ve yet to check off that last part in the run-up to the big day, look first to family heirlooms—why not tick off the “old” and “borrowed” parts while you’re at it? If you still can’t find the final piece that feels just...

Amazon’s Big Summer Beauty Event has arrived, perfectly-timed for anyone looking to refresh their beauty cabinet by enjoying up to 30% off select cosmetics through May 10. With rising temperatures (and maybe some travel on the horizon), now’s the moment to restock essentials: SPF, lighter skincare, wellness favorites, or a new device to get your complexion ready for...