June 7, 2022

In Struggling Murano, a Design Intervention

The Venetian island, famous for its glass, has long been on the wane, but 700 years of expertise is a terrible thing to squander. This article […]
June 3, 2022

Cobalt Blue Is Color Rushing Our Summer

“With so much turmoil in the world right now, it’s important to bring joy to life’s moments.” Your eyes aren’t deceiving you: You are, in fact, […]
June 2, 2022

She Created SZA’s Floral Bikini. Could She Help Me With a Centerpiece?

A reporter learns about flower arranging from a botanical artist who wields a paintbrush. This article is part of our latest Design special section, about spaces […]
May 27, 2022

A Fresh Spin on Tennis Bracelets

Design changes and unusual materials, like blackened gold and ceramic, move this classic style onto new courts. A tennis bracelet is a classic: small stones in […]
May 27, 2022

Jacqueline Rabun and Her Jewelry Goals

Jacqueline Rabun says she moved her jewelry business to California for more than just sunshine. LOS ANGELES — In the mid-1980s, Jacqueline Rabun was in her […]
April 21, 2022

The Upside of a Lockdown

This article is part of our latest Design special report, about new creative pathways shaped by the pandemic. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many lives. But […]
April 21, 2022

Very Peri, Pantone’s Color of the Year for the Metaverse

Pantone’s 2022 choice looks otherworldly for a reason. This article is part of our latest Design special report, about new creative pathways shaped by the pandemic. […]
March 1, 2022

Virgil Abloh’s Last Show

At Off-White, paying homage to the late designer’s work and legacy. PARIS — “Question Everything.” Those words, written in block letters, were a motto for Virgil […]
February 24, 2022

Yeezy Gap/Balenciaga is Here. Is It Worth It?

What exactly are we buying, when we buy fashion? A disruptive collaboration provides one answer. There are others. There was disruption, from the start. A major […]
December 29, 2021

The Resurgence of Murano Glass

The opulent look of Murano glass is on the rise, propelled in part by a new wave of home goods and accessories inspired by the centuries-old […]