Women and Girls

July 26, 2023

The Bald Power of Sinead O’Connor

The Irish singer’s shaved head was as much a part of her identity and allure as her sound. It was the bald head that became the […]
July 20, 2023

Gretchen Whitmer Would Like You to Call Her ‘Governor Barbie’

It’s part of a social media stunt by the pink-loving politician. But does it represent a shift for women in politics? The politician is having a […]
July 15, 2023

A Visual Guide to Barbie: Outfits, Accessories and More

Maybe you’ve heard there’s a Barbie movie coming out? Well, this isn’t about that. It is, however, about the 11½ inches of intellectual property that inspired […]
July 11, 2023

Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ Dream Job

The moment Greta Gerwig knew for certain that she could make a movie about Barbie, the most famous and controversial doll in history, she was thinking […]
July 8, 2023

What Is Girl Dinner?

Women across TikTok are showing off their suppers — snack plates made by one person, for the consumption and enjoyment of one person. It’s 90 degrees […]
June 15, 2023

For Black Debutantes in Detroit, Cotillion Is More Than a Ball

In a heady swirl of bright white silk and lace, the young ladies of the Cotillion Society of Detroit Educational Foundation are presented as debutantes. The […]
May 31, 2023

Berriez Leads the Way for Plus Size Vintage

With Berriez, Emma Zack hopes to change the fashion market for plus-size shoppers. Susie Mensah tried on a lilac crochet dress in a corner of a […]
May 30, 2023

In ‘Horse Barbie,’ Geena Rocero Recounts a Modeling Life Like No Other

A candid new memoir by Geena Rocero, a model and producer who started her career on the pageant circuit in her native Philippines, recounts the pleasures and […]
May 24, 2023

The Do-It-Yourself Production behind Padma Lakshmi “Taste the Nation”

The host of “Taste the Nation” talks about the do-it-yourself nature of shooting her show. In “Taste the Nation,” which debuted its second season this month […]
May 24, 2023

The Do-It-Yourself Production behind Padma Lakshmi “Taste the Nation”

The host of “Taste the Nation” talks about the do-it-yourself nature of shooting her show. In “Taste the Nation,” which debuted its second season this month […]