Afrofuturism: The Next Generation
In 2016, an Afrocentric sci-fi vision infiltrated the mainstream, powering up for uncertain times.
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CreditLarry Busacca/Getty Images For Mtv Interpreting Kanye West’s Blond ’Do
Speculation centered on whether Mr. West’s new hair color was linked to recent emotional and professional turmoil.
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CreditRichard Corman Books of Style
Celebrity Polaroids Give New Life to Dead Film
In an Instagram era, “instant” pictures of Madonna, Pharrell Williams and Emily Ratajkowski, made with film that is no longer available, acquire special status.
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CreditGeorge Etheredge for The New York Times Encounters
Veronica Webb, Overseer of Pizza Parties
The supermodel, actress and, now, web entrepreneur hosts a birthday party for her teenage daughter.
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CreditJonno Rattman for The New York Times My Headphones, My Self
The ultimate escape in these disaffected times.
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Noted
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CreditEllen Weinstein Soak, Steam, Spritz: It’s All Self-Care
Appropriated by enthusiasts of tea, manicures and bubble baths in recent weeks, the term “self-care” has a political charge traced to Audre Lorde.
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Future Tense
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CreditBlair Thornley The ‘H-Bomb’ Fizzles: The Harvard Brand Takes a Hit
A formerly contrived embarrassment may be ceding to sincere shame and a reassessment of the merits of four years in Cambridge.
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CreditAudra Melton for The New York Times Nina Jacobson Has Her Revenge on Hollywood’s Old-Boy Network
Booted from Disney’s executive suite, the film executive has come roaring back as the diversity-minded producer of “The Hunger Games” and “American Crime Story.”
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CreditAmy Lombard for The New York Times One Dog. Three ‘Co-Parents.’ What Could Go Wrong?
With busy lives and qualms about leaving a pet alone, three neighbors embrace dog sharing.
Men’s Style
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CreditClement Pascal for The New York Times; Styled by Alex Tudela The Sudden Rise of Lil Yachty
The stylish 19-year-old rapper has made his way from obscurity in Atlanta to working with LeBron James and Kanye West.
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Phenomena
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CreditPhilip Burke The Tao of Matthew McConaughey
You thought he was a movie star. But he has been a guru all along.
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Dress Codes
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CreditAnnie Powers for The New York Times; Styled by Alex Tudela This Workout Gear Is Fashionable Enough for the Runway
Breaking down the barriers between high fashion and lowly activewear.
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CreditAnnie Powers for The New York Times; Styled by Alex Tudela Stylish Sportswear
Who’s to say what’s appropriate for the gym and what’s better left to more fashionable occasions?
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Encounters
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CreditTom Jamieson for The New York Times The Violinist Charlie Siem Strikes a High Note in Fashion
The 30-year-old virtuoso has been bewitching the front row of catwalk shows and classical music audiences alike.
Craftsmanship
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CreditMarco Kesseler for The New York Times New Foundation, Backed by a Luxury Titan, Focuses on Craftsmanship
The chairman of the luxury group Richemont said the disappearance of traditional skills had prompted him to act.
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CreditDmitry Kostyukov for The New York Times Ensuring a Future for Lace
Sophie Hallette has been added to Chanel’s specialty métiers d’art group.
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CreditKo Sasaki for The New York Times In Japan, Sweets Take On an Artistic Role
From autumn colors to cherry blossoms in spring, wagashi are styled to reflect both taste and aesthetics.
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CreditMarco Kesseler for The New York Times Aston Martin Broadens the Brand
James Bond’s favorite automaker is introducing new models — and a powerboat.
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Credit Patek Philippe Plans a 400-Watch Exhibition in New York
In July the Swiss brand intends to build a two-story pop-up museum inside a Midtown building.
