Beauty (Concept)

September 20, 2024

The Power of a Smaller Breast

The women walk into the surgeons’ offices with photos cued up on their phones. Miley Cyrus. Keira Knightley. Bella Hadid. I want my breasts to look […]
August 19, 2024

Alain Delon, Godfather of the Belted Trench

As a titan of French cinema, he dressed the part, even when playing a killer. Alain Delon, the French film star who died on Sunday at […]
May 31, 2024

In ‘Bridgerton,’ Whirlwind Romances Aren’t Just for Thin Women

An article skeptical of the central love connection in the new season of “Bridgerton” has fans rushing to contest the idea that catching a gentleman’s eye […]
March 7, 2024

Kylie Jenner Has a New Look and Even More Products

Kylie Jenner is 26 years old. She is a mother of two small children. She no longer wears wigs or bold makeup every day. She no […]
November 22, 2023

Let the Real Stretch Marks Rip

Various so-called imperfections now appear so often in ads and images for lingerie that some consumers doubt their veracity. Jeannette Spicer for The New York Times […]
November 22, 2023

Let the Real Stretch Marks Rip

Various so-called imperfections now appear so often in ads and images for lingerie that some consumers doubt their veracity. Jeannette Spicer for The New York Times […]
November 6, 2023

What Is ‘Looksmaxxing’?

“Looksmaxxers” are a booming online community creating new terms for age-old insecurities. Skin-care routines, hair care, a good night’s sleep: These are not cutting-edge suggestions for […]
June 1, 2023

What Your Mustache Says About You

About six months ago, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, a screenwriter in Los Angeles, was shaving his beard when he reached the region between his nose and his upper […]
April 18, 2023

Put a Crimp in It

Rihanna, Halle Berry and Zendaya are just a few of the high wattage stars to have revisited the Marcel wave. As a girl in Albany, Ga., […]
February 16, 2023

Raquel Welch’s Enduring Bombshell Status

For better or worse, Raquel Welch was the rare star who maintained her bombshell status, well into her old age. What does it mean to be […]