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A Supreme Court justice’s political flag shined a light on a longstanding shore tradition of flying flags — so many flags — to celebrate colleges, sports teams and more.

As climate change brings hotter summers, AC manufacturers are positioning sleek window units as lifestyle accessories. Some of them are less effective than they are stylish.

The actress made sure that the ring, a style also owned by her girlfriend, became a part of her costume for her role in an upcoming show by Lena Dunham.

Black flowers, spiky branches, poisonous plants — gorgeous, ghastly gardens are sprouting up across the country.

Wearing a costume from “Frozen” in daily life has become a pastime for many children who identify with the character, regardless of gender.

At a rally in North Carolina, the first lady’s frock said it all.

A woman took a sneaky video of a man and woman on a plane, claiming that she was witnessing an extramarital affair.

His designs made it onto the covers of fashion magazines and onto the heads of celebrities like Greta Garbo. His business closed after he died in a plane crash.

A new Balmain collection pays homage to the Disney film on a milestone anniversary. Plus, a preppy designer makes a comeback.

A place of windswept, austere beauty, this corner of the Canary Islands is a growing L.G.B.T.Q. destination as well as a perfect place to clear the mind.

A few viral products aim to put fun in the sun(screen).

Stephanie Fleischman expected to become engaged when Zach Kuperman planned a trip to Italy, but there were several other surprises along the way.

Lucie Lott felt and Lalo Fabregas did a triple take the first time they saw each other. He almost canceled their first date for fear of falling in love.

Eric Rothman had a funny way of asking Courtney DiGia to prom. Ultimately, it worked out for them.

The media personality detailed the abuse she said she suffered at such facilities, in support of a bipartisan effort to prevent child abuse.

Balenciaga put on quite a performance in Paris. There was also drama at Schiaparelli and magic at Jean Paul Gaultier.

Hitting New York’s East Village with Sabrina Fuentes, the 24-year-old frontwoman of the band Pretty Sick.

It’s been a challenge to follow the case. Here are its many twists and turns.

The world-famous New York City gardens offer a master class in how to grow and maintain a naturalistic landscape. Here are a few takeaways.

If you’re not sure, you might have what some people on TikTok are calling “blush blindness.”

Theater and dance critics can’t own the subjects they cover, but a fashion critic can — at least imaginarily — by making a hits compilation as the clothes go by.

The small house in Washington was designed to sit lightly on the land: It touches the ground in only six places, and they didn’t cut down a single tree.

Dior and Thom Browne get Olympic fever.

After braving a line that snaked through SoHo, fans snapped selfies and rubbed blush on their cheeks inside a tiny pop-up shop for Mrs. Bieber’s makeup brand, Rhode.

At Dartmouth College, the retired tennis champion offered his thoughts on winning and losing.

Thousands of spectators turned out over the weekend for SailGP, which brought a high-speed competition, and lots of champagne, to the New York Harbor.

Hemlines can spark questions — and strong opinions — about professionalism and appropriateness. Our fashion critic offers a reader some advice on skirt length.

Viewers find Ivy Karlsgodt’s creations beautiful and her process meditative.

A 30-percent-off Black Friday sale on a cruise aboard a yacht meant off-season sailing and being prepared for the unexpected.

Fashion met fencers and Bad Bunny on Place Vendôme. Enter the era of haute kitsch!

As the Belgian designer ended his career with one last runway show in Paris, he left a reminder of why his is a storied legacy.

Birders and tourists flock to see a lone flamingo among the swans.

Social media and websites have become a valuable resource to some women who have come out in their later years or after marriages to men.

Streetwear tyro KidSuper brings a Brooklyn indie vibe to fashion’s biggest stage, this time in a collaboration with Cirque du Soleil.

The author, who received the ring from his favorite aunt, described himself as its custodian “for this generation.”

Fascinators are banned at a storied British horse racing event that has a strict dress code codifying what it means to be a hat.

A commemoration of the rapper’s brief arrest in Miami Beach, the shirt reinforced the idea that for some celebrities, a brush with the law can be good for business.

Forty-three highly sociable people, from Ivy Getty to Rufus Wainwright, offer tips on how to be a stellar guest and a gracious host. Read this before you say yes to the next invitation.

“There’s more to me than only couture,” she said, previewing her first exhibition of sculpture. Catch it while you can: The show will last only 45 minutes.

The process influenced a new scent developed by the “Happy” singer for Louis Vuitton. Plus, a surprise at Valentino and a punk doyenne’s wardrobe at auction.

When Jim Dolce and Ashley Tyrner met in 2019, they talked business over tacos. It would take several more meet-ups for things to turn romantic.

Elise Nikolaisen was seeking professional advice when she reached out to Bailey Carlin on social media. She got it, along with a relationship.

Marc Rofsky surprised and delighted Jon Kay on their first date with two sweet treats in a crumpled bag that he had brought back from Portugal.

At Mr. Lamar’s Juneteenth concert on Wednesday, he made a request for Drake to return Mr. Shakur’s iconic crown ring. Is this about more than just beef between the two rappers?

After 12 years, Aaron Lammer, Max Linsky and Evan Ratliff will soon release the final episode of “Longform,” a podcast that unwittingly captured the shifts in the journalism and publishing industries.

Social media is awash in another intergenerational fashion debate: Ankle socks or crew socks?

Everything you need to know to take care of your nails like a professional — polish optional.

Jacob Bernstein, a reporter on the Styles desk, writes about philanthropists, media magnates and other social connectors in New York City.

As the serene Hamptons village is overrun with news vans, the locals eat oysters and engage in some light media criticism.

For years he wowed ’em in the clubs with his drag-king lounge act. Now, against all odds, he’s breaking out.

Kelli Finglass, the director of the dance squad, sits down for a discussion of the new Netflix series “America’s Sweethearts.”

A reader who was made to choose a college based on price is struggling to understand her parents’ support of her younger sister at an expensive private school.

At 83, the longtime Vogue editor, stylist and artist says that “listening” is one of the most important things you can do.

Dior, Chanel, Lagerfeld — a rash of new streaming biopics have tried to humanize fashion’s most famous names. Is that a good thing?

Their passion for fruit you’ve never heard of started small. Now they have a botanical garden that’s open to the public.

If you’re just looking (but not buying), there’s pleasure in creating an imaginary wardrobe from the men’s wear catwalks at Gucci, Fendi, JW Anderson, Ralph Lauren and Tod’s.

Un término popular capta con humor y compasión la condición de estar totalmente plagado con las tendencias de internet.

A black-and-white shirt by the brand Togethxr has become the unofficial uniform of a breakthrough moment for women’s basketball.

Navy blazers for the win.

The best open storage adds personality to a room. Here’s how it’s done.

The punk rock pioneers chose freedom — and chaos — over major labels. Pulling the plug while things are still working is one final act of rebellion.

Fort Greene Park is the move, just as it has been since 2020. The Lay Out, a series of summer gatherings intended “to center Black joy,” returned on Sunday.

Look closely. Is that a real person?

The event gave Broadway stars a chance to step out of their costumes and into outfits that showcased personal style.

Spirited celebrations that included an official after-party at Lincoln Center and a gathering at the Carlyle Hotel, where revelers broke out in show tunes, continued until nearly 5 a.m.

A reader who is moving cross-country wonders how to adapt his wardrobe without compromising his sense of style.

Charles Leclerc, one of the rising stars of the Formula 1, now has an ice cream on the market.

Ramdane Touhami recently restyled a hotel in the Swiss Alps and opened a hiking supply store in Paris. He says they are only the beginning.

Discover the new Stonewall visitors’ center, a queer-friendly beach, a museum with works by a pioneering lesbian photographer and other sites, one in each borough.

Broadway’s biggest stars made their grand entrance.

There will be no shortage of drama when the Paris Olympics begin in July, but most hearts will be broken in the cutthroat qualifying trials this month.

A scented lotion by the brand Sol de Janeiro is a hit among adolescents. Cue bafflement and concern from some adults.

The Princess of Wales made her first public appearance since coming forward with her cancer diagnosis.

Tank? Afternoon? Flick? Orca?

The rings, passed down by her mother, remind the author of the connection she has to her ancestors.

In an exclusive interview, the designer reveals why he is retiring, his fears and why fashion is “an addiction.”

Looking out for a woman in trouble, from eight states away.

The British singer selected Julius’, a Manhattan tavern with a storied past, as the place to celebrate the 10th anniversary of “In the Lonely Hour.”

For the island’s cannabis dispensaries, a sudden change in regulations came just in time.

Fans of the new Charli XCX album count themselves among them. But the term “brat” has cropped up elsewhere in culture lately, and it has subtly different meanings.

Parisians are using the social media app to vent their displeasure with hosting the Games — and to send warnings to tourists.

For a tiny apartment in London, the solution was a shape-shifting bank of custom cabinetry built on a tight budget.

The actress, who lent her name to a new line by A.P.C., cares mostly about dressing practically.

In a visual age, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee is making himself into the 51st star.

Trade in an evening of swiping for a night (or day) out at one of these tried-and-true New York hotspots, where you can meet someone in person.

When Kana Abe and Jack Seemer got a second chance in the cafe car on St. Patrick’s Day, 2012, they recognized their good luck.

Shira Zilberstein and Emmanuel Cantor connected at a dinner celebrating Sukkot in 2021. Like every couple starting their lives together, they didn’t know yet what challenges lay ahead of them.

Dianna Mateos and Edgar Angel met over 10 years ago at a quinceañera. The two have grown together ever since.

Tyler Eyre and Yasmin Khorram, whose family fled Iran four decades ago, describe the connection on their first date as “like lightning.”

Inspired by one thirsty TikTok video after another, users are hoping to find their next romantic encounter at the finish line. Here’s what you should know before dating a runner.