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Controversy, frivolity mark day one of Paris Fashion Week

The event’s first day wasn’t without controversy after Dior was criticized for inviting a Russia influencer sanctioned by Ukraine. Moreover, Schiaparelli was the subject of online ire for glamorizing trophy hunting after featuring a fake lion’s head.

Open-collar boomers ask nostalgically: Where have all the neckties gone?

More than a few older employees and retirees admit to nostalgia for a time when the tie signified a more structured, if slower paced, business world.

Inaugural fashion nods to political unity and American design

Before she strode across the Capitol dais on Wednesday to take her oath of office, Vice President Harris had already made a statement: one in brilliant purple. Several other guests at the inauguration also chose the hue, a rich blend of partisan red and blue.

Pierre Cardin, designer to the famous, merchant to the masses, dies at 98

Mr. Cardin's Space Age style was among the iconic looks of 20th-century fashion.

OBSESSION
A new North End shop makes the case that sweets may indeed be the best medicine
Barcelona-based Happy Pills is a pharmacy-like setup that encourages customers to fill their own sweet prescriptions

STYLE
Billie Eilish: Gen Z’s outrageous fashion role model
Swarms of girls and young women are smitten with the 18-year-old singer, who took home an armful of Grammys this week, remodeling themselves in her image.

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LIFESTYLE

MassArt grad Jeremy Tsui started his clothing design career with The Big Bang

The young designer says his collection is "kind of like masculine and feminine together."

‘Black Histories,’ sci-fi ballets, medieval operas, and Grammy fever

The Globe’s picks for the best ways to spend your weekend.

Is my marriage over?

He promises change and nothing happens. I feel like I’m done but I’m scared to leave.

TV Critic’s Corner

Strong lineup returns on FX in coming months

First of all, the excellent “Better Things,” Pamela Adlon’s heartfelt look at single motherhood and raising daughters, will be back for season 4 on March 5.

FASHION

Hits and misses from the Golden Globes’ red carpet

Golden Globe style was surprisingly adventurous and a little bit brave.

TV Critic’s Corner

‘Schitt’s Creek’ returns and it’s easy to catch up

It’s a collection of talented comics doing their “Green Acres” shtick and killing it.

FASHION

Innovative fashion designers lead the way on sustainability

Innovative fashion designers are turning to such things as horseradish and nettles to make sustainable clothing and accessories to the delight of a growing number of buyers. But old buying habits die hard.

FASHION

These siblings are working to make suspenders the next big trend

When Tyler and Tori Farley explain that they've launched a line of suspenders, it takes a moment for the idea to sink in.