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5 Most Hilarious Quotes From NYT’s Forever 21 Review
Despite the addled layout of the store’s seemingly infinite inventory, New York Times critical shopper Jon Caramanica found three friends willing to take on the mission of shopping at Forever 21′s Times Square location. The article is a must-read, and Carmanica’s observations on the store’s charm are so hilariously true it sent chills down our spine. But in the interest of being service-y, we’ve taken the liberty of highlighting our favorite parts here.
CHALLENGE: Mastering the ‘Shopper’s Diet’
Does a love for fashion correlate with irresponsibility? Is it necessary for publications to rejoice over pre-recession shopping behavior now the economy’s finally beginning to crawl out of its crater? According to a New York Times article, consumers in various parts of the world have reacted to these problems with their wallets and their style-minded conscious with what’s called a “Shopper’s Diet.”
Crowd-Sourcing Style Sites Slowly Replace Personal Taste
Constructive criticism is equally as important as personal taste, especially when, for example, you’re trying to figure out whether a LBD or a loose shirt over a pair of cinched khaki shorts would be most appropriate for your friend’s gallery opening. But after getting nothing but nods from friends, and your mother telling you, “You’re beautiful on the inside!”, in can be hard to separate truth from fiction. Thanks to the wonderful invention of the internet, an honest opinion is just a photo upload away.
Why Is The NYT Suing A T-Shirt Company?
We’ve never really thought of the New York Times as a bully. Stubborn and crotchety, definitely. But seems a run of Jean-Luc Godard-inspired tees have the old Grey Lady doing more than just shaking her cane and yelling at the kids to get off her yard.
Mod Squad: Fashion Ditches The Mini And Goes Long
There’s been a slew of appointments today and in the rush to keep up with who’s working where, we almost missed the New York Times’ proclamation that the long, lean and willowy look is back. And no (thankfully) we’re not talking about models. Instead, the Times has it that like LiLo after a night on the town, hemlines are hitting the floor.
Thierry Mugler Naked Pic Terrifies NYT’s Eric Wilson
Thierry Mugler is a strange, strange man. That’s how we’d sum up our thoughts after reading The New York Times‘ profile of the designer last week. We’d seen quotes floating around from the piece, but we’d apparently missed the part where Mugler hands NYT style writer Eric Wilson a naked mock-up of himself on the cover of T: The New York Times Style Magazine.
Lynn Hirschberg Leaves New York Times…For W?
It’s only Stefano Tonchi’s first week on the job as editor in chief of W magazine, and the masthead is already getting a makeover. New York Times Magazine heavyweight and editor at large Lynn Hirschberg has left the magazine for what sources say is a new home at W.
Suit Up! Designers Serve Up Menswear On The Cheap
As much as we ladies might bemoan the wardrobe woes that accompany a membership in the fairer sex — when it comes to dressing on the cheap, we’ve totally had the the upper hand. With nary a Thom Browne for Target collaboration in sight, it’s definitely proved more difficult for men to get dapperly decked without spending a small fortune. But now, boys can save their Aqua Velva and pomade for another day because, thanks to a new troupe of democratizing designers, the suit has gotten a whole heck of a lot less expensive. Not to mention cooler.
Poignant Memories Of Alexander McQueen
Almost two months ago, Alexander McQueen was found hanged in his London home by his housekeeper. In the aftermath of McQueen’s death, many — both fans and friends alike — have mourned his death. On Friday, Cathy Horyn of The New York Times published what may be the most poignant piece on McQueen and his legacy yet.
NYT Photographer Bill Cunningham Readies For His Close-Up
Our Sunday routine is a simple one: wake up, run a brush over the teeth (and, if we’re lucky, a comb through the hair), check phone for any embarrassing text messages and find our way to the New York Times Sunday Styles section to pour over the latest batch of snaps by legendary photographer Bill Cunningham. [...]

















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