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Inside Fashion’s Mysterious St. Catherine’s Day Celebrations

How a tradition that started off as a way to find a partner became a day for the industry to celebrate itself.

How Emily Sundberg’s ‘Feed Me’ Newsletter Made Her Into a Rising Substack Star

Emily Sundberg’s business newsletter, Feed Me, has made her a rising Substack star.

Why Kylie Kelce’s Podcast, ‘Not Gonna Lie,’ Is a Breakout Hit

But in her first interview since her podcast reached No. 1, she does share ideas about why the show has become a breakout hit.

Alex Cooper Discusses ‘Call Her Daddy’ and New Energy Drink at DealBook Summit

“I don’t care if people consider me a journalist or a podcaster, or just a girl that talks online every week,” Ms. Cooper said at...

Cecile Richards Is Trying to Ensure Abortion Stories Break Through

The reproductive rights activist Cecile Richards started a media project that merges activism and journalism on Instagram and TikTok, just days ahead of the presidential...

Tina Brown, the Queen of Legacy Media, Takes Her Diary to Substack

She made her name leading glossy magazines. Now she’s joining the newsletter flock.

The Tumult that Transformed Racquet, the Tennis Magazine

The indie magazine Racquet aims to become a major player in the business of tennis — after a messy dispute between its two founders.

Nensi Dojaka Offers a Moodier Take on the Famous Calvin Klein Underwear

The buzzy designer Nensi Dojaka will offer a moodier take on the famous underwear. No tight white briefs or sweaty six-packs in sight.

Sweden’s Toteme Has a Fan Base at New York Fashion Week

The Stockholm fashion label Toteme has a no-nonsense, “pragmatic” look — and a lot of fans in New York.

Lisa Taddeo’s Book ‘Three Women’ Is Now a Starz Series. She Feels Just OK About It.

A writer’s success today may be measured in film and television adaptations. Lisa Taddeo, whose book “Three Women” is now a Starz series, hates that.