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Many super-luxe men's sneakers now cost $1,000 or more. Our wary shopper tried the buzziest styles among the caviar clas...
12/07/2024

Many super-luxe men's sneakers now cost $1,000 or more. Our wary shopper tried the buzziest styles among the caviar class. Against his better judgement, he fell in love.

Which super-luxe sneakers are poised to rule in C-suites and private jets? And how do these trophy kicks compare to regular sneakers? Our columnist goes shopping, warily.

From savory protein bars to miso-caramel popcorn to a wild whiskey-cookie pairing, top trends from the Summer Fancy Food...
12/07/2024

From savory protein bars to miso-caramel popcorn to a wild whiskey-cookie pairing, top trends from the Summer Fancy Food Show.

The Fancy Food Show is where culinary insiders get a taste of what’s hot. Snacks are always a great trend barometer, and these were the best and buzziest on offer.

‘It’s all very personal, like walking into my home—some color, fantasy and playfulness.’ Why designers and celebs like J...
12/07/2024

‘It’s all very personal, like walking into my home—some color, fantasy and playfulness.’ Why designers and celebs like Jon Batiste and Anna Wintour love designs from John Derian’s eponymous boutique—and how to bring the shop's magic home.

Anna Wintour and Lena Dunham are fans. Here’s why you need to know about John Derian’s decor shop, chockablock with vintage ephemera and decorative delights.

Designers are reissuing classic designs. But would you spend $1,190 on new shoes when vintage cost $71?
12/07/2024

Designers are reissuing classic designs. But would you spend $1,190 on new shoes when vintage cost $71?

Like Hollywood reboots of beloved franchises, luxury labels like Chloé and Balenciaga are bringing back their greatest hits. But with a thriving resale market, some shoppers are going for the old.

The base model is a more desirable car than the more enhanced specimens of the Porsche Panamera, says Dan Neil—not stron...
12/07/2024

The base model is a more desirable car than the more enhanced specimens of the Porsche Panamera, says Dan Neil—not stronger, but better company to keep.

The third design generation of Porsche’s executive sedan looks fresher and more futuristic than ever. And the base model could be your best bet, writes Dan Neil.

How Summer's new graphic beach towels make you "look In the know." Plus: the swimsuits to wear with them.
10/07/2024

How Summer's new graphic beach towels make you "look In the know." Plus: the swimsuits to wear with them.

The humble seaside accessory has gotten a graphic makeover. Here’s how it can make your beach day easier and your whole look more stylish.

Forget the piece of chocolate on your pillow. At some luxury hotels, you might find monogrammed pajamas, a customized bo...
10/07/2024

Forget the piece of chocolate on your pillow. At some luxury hotels, you might find monogrammed pajamas, a customized board game or even a bejeweled keepsake. Hotel turndown service is turning up.

As hotels try to show off their luxury bona fides—and justify astronomical room rates—they’re replacing the sad, little chocolate on the pillow with everything from monogrammed golf balls to premium ski jackets.

How to save on framing? Think beyond prints and paintings and invest in big artworks of wood, metal or ceramics that don...
05/07/2024

How to save on framing? Think beyond prints and paintings and invest in big artworks of wood, metal or ceramics that don't need mounting. Bonus: Your space gains a nuanced, unique vibe. We have some suggestions.

Mounting big prints and paintings costs a lot. Instead, plow that money into distinctive hangings made of different materials, such as ceramic or wood, that don’t require a frame.

These cheesy, flaky hand-pies may be the perfect picnic food. They are also surprisingly easy to make.
05/07/2024

These cheesy, flaky hand-pies may be the perfect picnic food. They are also surprisingly easy to make.

Easy to make, oozing with cheese and irresistibly flaky, these highly portable handheld pies are the ideal fuel for summer adventures. They have a pretty fascinating history, too.

The coolest menswear item at the moment is...an Oxford shirt? How the preppy staple is being twisted into banker-style, ...
05/07/2024

The coolest menswear item at the moment is...an Oxford shirt? How the preppy staple is being twisted into banker-style, or cowboyish, designs.

Safe and preppy? Nah, accessibly hip. A longtime staple of men’s wardrobes, the Oxford shirt is being designed, and styled, in fresh ways.

New "cooling" shapewear promises less sweat, more comfort and, even, better posture. We tested it in a Brooklyn heat wav...
05/07/2024

New "cooling" shapewear promises less sweat, more comfort and, even, better posture. We tested it in a Brooklyn heat wave.

Adding another layer of material during a heat wave sounds nuts. But the brands behind this new shapewear claim their fabric technology helps reduce sweat while smoothing women’s bodies.

Meet your new venture CEO. She has five piercings.
05/07/2024

Meet your new venture CEO. She has five piercings.

Cartier, Dior and Louis Vuitton are embracing the trend of multiple piercings. These executives are, too.

When a big planter is made from materials this light, lugging it out to your patio come summer (and back inside, come fa...
01/07/2024

When a big planter is made from materials this light, lugging it out to your patio come summer (and back inside, come fall) won't leave you immobilized with a thrown back.

Too many people break their backs moving big houseplants in heavy pots outside to bask in summer sun. These planters made of alternative, lightweight materials take some of the strain out of the seasonal swap.

This weekend, take a break from gardening for a project equally relaxing and far tastier: filling and folding dozens of ...
01/07/2024

This weekend, take a break from gardening for a project equally relaxing and far tastier: filling and folding dozens of spicy dumplings.

The recipe yields enough chile paneer dumplings to feed a crowd. And the soothing process of making them may well lower your blood pressure.

For wine columnist Lettie Teague, responding to reader questions is a big part of the job. This week, she shares a few s...
30/06/2024

For wine columnist Lettie Teague, responding to reader questions is a big part of the job. This week, she shares a few she knows will resonate with anyone looking to drink better, store wines smarter, get the best-value bottles and more.

Wine columnist Lettie Teague carries on a lively correspondence with her readers year round. Here, five pressing questions, with tips, strategies and recommendations any oenophile would welcome.

For decades, a lack of clothing pockets kept women from enjoying themselves—and participating fully at work. Designers a...
30/06/2024

For decades, a lack of clothing pockets kept women from enjoying themselves—and participating fully at work. Designers are finally catching up to the demand.

A lack of pockets can keep women from enjoying themselves—and even participating fully at work. Things are changing.

The McLaren Artura Spider has partly been engineered in reaction to European regulators—and is quicker, faster and light...
30/06/2024

The McLaren Artura Spider has partly been engineered in reaction to European regulators—and is quicker, faster and lighter than it would be without the rules.

Boasting performance somewhat more ferocious than its predecessor, the Artura Spider has been hybridized, rendering it stealthier—and easier on the ears.

We're calling it: The drink of the summer is dry Sherry, served ice-cold.
29/06/2024

We're calling it: The drink of the summer is dry Sherry, served ice-cold.

We’ve been overlooking this delicious white wine—ideal for summer sipping and snacking—for far too long. Here, dry Sherries you should be planting in your picnic cooler and pouring at your summer parties.

From a charming butter dish to an ergonomic carbon-steel griddle, six host gifts to elevate weekend brunch—and make you ...
29/06/2024

From a charming butter dish to an ergonomic carbon-steel griddle, six host gifts to elevate weekend brunch—and make you an outstanding guest.

From chic bread bags to pastel glass spoons, these standout, brunch-focused presents will guarantee you a return invite.

Says one garden designer of the birdbath outside his window: "I have to fill it up by hand with a kettle. And I can’t te...
28/06/2024

Says one garden designer of the birdbath outside his window: "I have to fill it up by hand with a kettle. And I can’t tell you the joy I’ve received from watching the birds using it.”

Somehow pedestalled basins have fallen out of style. Why is that, when they’re a classic focal point, and the parade of bathing beauties brings such pleasure?

Worried about looking tired compared to your co-workers, guys? These expert-approved tips—about eyes, teeth, choice of s...
28/06/2024

Worried about looking tired compared to your co-workers, guys? These expert-approved tips—about eyes, teeth, choice of shirts and more—can help.

Jet-lagged? Overworked? Restless sleeper? Bloodshot eyes, dark circles and other signs of fatigue can make you feel vulnerable at the office. Good news: It’s possible to look fresher, fast.

"My trick is to keep people busy shucking oysters from our cove while I cook a large paella over the fire pit." How a je...
28/06/2024

"My trick is to keep people busy shucking oysters from our cove while I cook a large paella over the fire pit." How a jewelry designer in coastal Maine does dinner.

A visit to Kate Jones’s home in coastal Maine reveals a completist’s collection of peppercorn varieties, a table set with handmade ceramics and the best olive-oil cake we’ve ever had.

This summer, outdoorsy travelers would do well to look beyond the big-name national parks and opt instead for some of th...
27/06/2024

This summer, outdoorsy travelers would do well to look beyond the big-name national parks and opt instead for some of the thousands of beautiful, uncrowded state parks across the country. Here's what to know before planning a trip.

Numbering in the thousands and spread across the country, state parks can offer the same level of adventure as national parks, but without the huge crowds and with more opportunity for spontaneity.

This summer, Sephora began selling "luxury" bug spray. We tested it—plus four more upscale versions—to see if the mosqui...
27/06/2024

This summer, Sephora began selling "luxury" bug spray. We tested it—plus four more upscale versions—to see if the mosquitoes stayed away.

For those with sensitive skin—or a penchant for Instagram bragging—there’s a new way to keep mosquitoes away.

If you shun cruise vacations, the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton want to talk—and introduce you to their new, luxury ...
27/06/2024

If you shun cruise vacations, the Four Seasons and the Ritz-Carlton want to talk—and introduce you to their new, luxury yachts.

Affluent millennials often dismiss cruise travel as crowded, cramped and insufficiently exclusive. But elite hotel chains like the Ritz-Carlton are convincing them to set sail on luxury “yachts.”

Visitors used to simply gape at the novelty of this basement and say, “Huh, look at that.” After the revamp? "People are...
27/06/2024

Visitors used to simply gape at the novelty of this basement and say, “Huh, look at that.” After the revamp? "People are like, ‘This is the greatest room of all time.’”

In suburban Connecticut, a couple went all in on the novelty ‘ship cellar’ they found in the 1928-era home they bought, adding in some of the kitch of midcentury Trader Vic’s.

When you're planning a trip, Reddit's travel forums can offer more realistic, unfiltered guidance than Instagram and Tik...
27/06/2024

When you're planning a trip, Reddit's travel forums can offer more realistic, unfiltered guidance than Instagram and TikTok's idealized feeds. Here's how to use the platform most effectively.

Tired of seeing the same shiny destinations and basic travel tips on Instagram and TikTok? You might find the forums of Reddit, full of locals willing to impart their wisdom, more to your liking.

Ew, that wine tastes musty. But can you get a refund for it? Depends on the state, and the retailer.
19/06/2024

Ew, that wine tastes musty. But can you get a refund for it? Depends on the state, and the retailer.

Maybe the bottle is corked. Perhaps premature oxidation is the culprit, or the wine just tastes off. Our wine columnist shares her own stories of seeking refunds for flawed bottles and some surprising tales from retailers.

Dan Neil hopes smart shoppers will use this column to haggle as they wear down their local BMW sales manager.
19/06/2024

Dan Neil hopes smart shoppers will use this column to haggle as they wear down their local BMW sales manager.

The electrified M60 is convincingly quicker, faster, more agile and more athletic than its predecessor. But the price? Dan Neil’s eyebrows are raised.

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