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9 Movies That Fashion Designers Said Informed Their Aesthetics

Nine designers discuss the films that continue to inform their aesthetics, from “In the Mood for Love” to “The Exorcist.”

How to Host a Festive Fall Meal Like an Off-Duty Chef

Lauren Schofield — and her friends Anthony Ha and Sadie Mae Burns, of the restaurant Ha’s Đặc Biệt — take entertaining as seriously as their…

How to Hand Wash Your Clothes the Right Way

Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle.

Outdoor Slippers Are in Style. Did Justin Bieber Lead the Way?

Luxurious versions of indoor shoes are leaving the living room for city streets, grime be damned.

Courrèges’s Designer Is Inspired by Parks, Empty Nightclubs and, Well, Trash

“I try to find beauty where it’s not,” says Nicolas Di Felice, who shares his creative touchstones.

Colleen Allen’s Debut Collection of Clothes Fit for Magical Rituals, or Just Errands

The debut women’s wear collection from Colleen Allen, formerly of the Row, was inspired by tarot cards.

Love Dessert but Hate Cuteness? Goth Cakes May Be for You.

Some bakers are embracing the dark side.

The Unlikely Return of Lace

In fashion as well as products for the home, lace — once seen as the fustiest of fabrics — is suddenly looking fresh.

A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York

The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to fete their evening-wear collaboration.

A Holiday Party With Solid Ice Champagne Buckets and Ornamental Bugs

The designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are known for their detail-oriented approach, which they also apply to a more “heady” version of happy hour.