Tattoo aftercare is essential. Keep it clean, disinfected and loosely covered, and it should heal nicely on its own. But if you allow friends to trace the ink in appreciation with their grubby fingers;...
Wear them in summer. Wear them in winter. Wear them with a suit. Wear them with a denim jacket and slim-cut cargo trousers. These are the ever-changing rules of the knitted tie. If you're wondering where...
It's difficult to find a garment as widely embraced, worn and loved the world over as jeans. The classic symbol of the American West is now a staple in wardrobes around the world. But why? Cowboys may...
You’ve almost definitely seen that striped shirt this summer: a breezy button-up with yellow, white, black, and blue vertical stripes, often worn with the buttons mostly undone. Antoni,...
Socks for Christmas? One should be so lucky. What was once the bugbear of its recipients is increasingly a prized gift, courtesy of the wide array of designer brands that have tapped into the often-ignored...
It's difficult to find a garment as widely embraced, worn and loved the world over as jeans. The classic symbol of the American West is now a staple in wardrobes around the world. But why? Cowboys may...
We’ve all heard both terms—“khakis” and “chinos”—used interchangeably to describe the same pants. But there are actually distinct characteristics that make each...
Dreadlocks, dreads, locks, locs — whatever your term of choice for them may be — are essentially sections of hair that haven't been combed, brushed, or handled at all, according to...
At a leadership summit recently, Soma Bolar decided to make a statement of sorts. She teamed her Jamdani saree with a black shirt. “I have always been inclined towards Western wear. But on the other...
Sri Lanka is known for its handmade woven looms and batik designs. The usual garment of sarees for women and sarongs for men are a great example of fine artistic manufacturing. Contemporary fashion designers...
The sarong kebaya, a long-sleeved blouse worn with a tubular skirt or sarong, is the focus of an exhibition opening April 1 at the Peranakan Museum here.
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Beach waves are the raw embodiment of summer. An easy salt-strewn tousle recalls a day spent in the surf—even if you live at the office—but the carefree hairstyle can be surprisingly hard to...
Whatever happened to all the hobo bags? Are they lost forever among the party-gal pages of noughties Stuck in a box in the back of Sienna Miller’s closet, a relic of her bohemian-Brit phase...
The check shirt is an item that even the most fashionably inept individual can relate to. It’s a classic piece that transcends the wardrobes of men across the globe – from sharply dressed city...
Whether your workout involves running, walking, sports or gym equipment, a decent sport shoe is a must. Injury caused by inappropriate shoes can needlessly derail your fitness or weight loss attempt. Investing...
When 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Sanford, Florida on February 26th – the result of an apparent confrontation with George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer – he...
Not into the cookie-cutter wedding gowns? Whether you're preparing for impending nuptials or not, there's one alternative bride you could look to for inspiration: Yoko Ono. Today marks the 49th anniversary...
We've hardly tried to hide that we're obsessed with '70s-inspired style. There's a reason this decade outdid all the others in terms of its sartorial staying power, and it has a lot to do with ...
Saving money is a skill to be learned. And while yes, it's possible to throw coins into your piggy bank (and it does add up quickly, to be honest), it can be hard to save up large sums when you take into...