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The August Specials

I’m trying something new this month

10 hrs ago •

You Too Can Live in the Visual World of Jean Cocteau

24 items inspired by the French artist’s work

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Souvenirs from a Week in New York

What I Bought, What I Ate, and What I’ve Been Thinking About Since

Jul 26 •

Viv Chen’s Plus One

A bop-around day in the San Francisco Bay Area

Jul 22 •

How to Turn a Completely Normal Room Into a Mermaid Oasis

A step-by-step Room Recipe

Jul 18 •

Brand Snack: Bags That Are Little Sculptures for Your Shoulder

Jul 15 •

The July Specials: Vacation Preparation and a Lot of Bed

Plus, I was right about broderie anglaise

Jul 12 •

At the Table With: Tess Sullivan

Ft. a beaded dress from the 1920s and extra dirty Martinis

Jul 9 •

Getting Dressed in the Summer Should Be Fun

27 special pieces to zhuzh up your summer basics

Jul 3 •

June 2025

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