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What you missed from the week of shows in Italy’s fashion capital. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lQunez

Net-a-Porter Founder Joins the Board of Farfetch, a Rival

Natalie Massenet, who left Net-a-Porter after its merger with Yoox, likes Farfetch’s middleman approach to online luxury sales. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mq24Fh

Gay Bars and Broadway: They Go Together

Amid a theater boom, bars in Hell’s Kitchen and elsewhere are hosting colorful events with singalongs, drop-ins and drag queens doing musical numbers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lTGRAo

Pulse: The Right Shades for Summer, a New Gucci Bag and José González’s Top 3 Apps

Everything you need for a perfect spring break. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l8MYU9

Dress Codes: The Polo Shirt: A New Look for an Old Favorite

Hood by Air, Stella McCartney, Valentino and more have updated this wardrobe staple. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lTF3ra

The New Polo Shirt

Updates from Stella McCartney, Brunello Cucinelli and more. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l8Y1N6

Bits: Daily Report: For Uber, a New Week Brings Even More Bad News

On Monday, it was reported that a top executive had left after not disclosing that he’d faced harassment allegations. And that wasn’t all for the day. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lveOq2

Tech Tip: Adding a Signature to Windows Mail

The Windows 10 Mail app comes with default text on the bottom of each message you send, but you can replace the line with something more personal. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m9uJ0L

Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Leader, Is Indicted on Bribery Charges

Mr. Lee, charged in a corruption scandal that has touched the government, is one of the most prominent business tycoons to face trial in South Korea. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2luZ7z1

Rejected Gems Are the Stars of This Manhattan Variety Show

“Dead Darlings,” a monthly gathering at the Judson Memorial Church, brings together writers and artists to share what ended up on the cutting-room floor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m3IPQM

The Top 10 Moments From Milan Fashion Week

There was an Armani dance party, a Gucci spectacle — and a strong political message at Missoni. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m9pbU4

Life as a Runway: What 12 Art Lovers Wore to Zona Maco in Mexico City

Fashionable art collectors and admirers flocked to the contemporary art fair in early February. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lTe1jL

In the Middle of a Career, and Finding a New One

Job-seekers of a certain age may be daunted by the idea of reinventing themselves. But The Times spoke to a few professionals who did just that, by repurposing their skills and becoming tech-savvy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m8gut2

A Constitutional Right to Facebook and Twitter? Supreme Court Weighs In

In considering a North Carolina law that bars sex offenders from using some social media, the Supreme Court discussed how such platforms have transformed civic life. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lrYFla

Dries Van Noten Reaches 100

The Belgian designer is about to hold a landmark show, but he sees it as an opportunity for reflection and connection, not Champagne. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l8azV3

This Spring, Tailoring Goes Soft

Alternative expressions of traditional men’s wear, sometimes oversize, other times less extreme. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lv3ydh

A Pause to Remember Franca Sozzani, Italian Vogue Editor

Many of fashion’s biggest names gathered in the Duomo in Milan for a memorial Mass to honor the respected journalist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lka4m9

Real-Life Mario Kart Rides? Not So Fast, Says Nintendo

In a lawsuit, the video game giant contends that a Japanese company that rents out go-karts and Mario costumes in Tokyo is violating its trademarks. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m7sfjj

A Pause to Remember Franca Sozanni, Italian Vogue Editor

Many of fashion’s biggest names gathered in the Duomo in Milan for a memorial Mass to honor the respected journalist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m76bFy

A Facebook-Style Shift in How Science Is Shared

ResearchGate, a Berlin-based social network growing in influence and funding, links scientists worldwide, providing real-time feedback on research. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mFzpYJ

Vera Wang’s Paris Love Affair

The American designer, who is receiving the French Legion of Honor this week, describes how she was formed by France. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mERUwy

Business Giants to Announce Creation of a Computing System Based on Ethereum

An alliance of about 30 companies, including Microsoft and JPMorgan Chase, has plans to standardize data gathering and tracking using software that is seen as harder to hack. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lNsHm3

SpaceX Plans to Send 2 Tourists Around Moon in 2018

If the mission proceeds as planned, the private space travelers would be the first humans to venture that far into space in more than 40 years. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mEli6f

Party Coverage: Scene City: Inside the Vanity Fair Oscar Party

Halle Berry, Janelle Monáe, Caitlyn Jenner and other famous faces at Hollywood’s exclusive annual gathering. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m4w20J

My Space: A Tour of Rodrigo Corral’s Manhattan Workspace

The graphic designer likes white walls and generic furniture so his work remains the focus. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m4qRhD

My Space: A Tour of Rodrigo Corral’s Manhattan Workspace

The graphic designer likes white walls and generic furniture so his work remains the focus. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mxBBlI

Uber Executive, Linked to an Old Harassment Claim, Resigns

Amit Singhal, the head of Uber’s engineering efforts, did not disclose the circumstances of his departure from Google last year, according to a person familiar with the matter. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ls7MCc

Mirror: Beard Envy

My sad attempt at having a lush growth on my face. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mDJjKH

Women’s Fashion Shows: Marni, Arthur Arbesser

A photo diary of the fall/winter 2017 collections that were presented in Milan on Sunday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lh8cdR

Tech Tip: Searching for a New Travel Companion

The popular WorldMate service is retiring this year, but you can find similar apps and trip organizers to replace it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mwoTUq

Bits: Daily Report: A New Week for Uber Dawns

The ride-hailing giant experienced an avalanche of a bad news last week, including claims of harassment and a lawsuit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lrL6lw

Rites of Passage: Patience Is a (Sexual) Virtue

When I was 13, while trying to watch a rerun of “I Love Lucy,” my mother gave me a lesson I will never forget. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lMJsOk

Party Coverage: Scene City: Inside the GovernorsBall and Vanity Fair Oscars Party

Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Janelle Monáe, Nicole Kidman and other celebrities party after the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lOjAQg

The 10 Most Glamorous Looks at the 2017 Oscars

From Ruth Negga to Brie Larson, several stars perfectly channeled Old Hollywood at the Academy Awards. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mwjRHC

New Watches — With Colorful Dials

These timepieces are so outlandishly sexy that they make for some unconventional airbrushing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lXZk0L

Fashion Review: Runway vs. Red Carpet

Giorgio Armani vied with his own celebrity-dressing, while social media heavy-hitters walked for Dolce & Gabbana. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mvkDoa

Fashion Review: Oscars Red Carpet Review: Princesses and Sirens, on Parade

Trends tend to fall by the wayside at the Academy Awards, but two camps were in evidence: the massive ball skirts (Janelle Monáe) and the slinky dresses (Taraji P. Henson). from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mu6gAz

At the Oscars, Celebrities Wear Blue A.C.L.U. Ribbons

Ruth Negga and Lin-Manuel Miranda were among those who showed support for the nonprofit organization. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lKbGcu

Oscars Red Carpet 2017: See the Stylish Celebrities Arrive

Check out our slide show in which we open the envelope, if you will, on what nominees like Emma Stone, Ruth Negga and Michelle Williams are wearing. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lZVG6X

Meryl Streep and Karl Lagerfeld Battle Over Oscars Dress

The actress accused Mr. Lagerfeld of defaming her after he said that she switched designers, to one that would pay her for wearing a dress. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mAhFOH

Oscars Red Carpet Fashion

See what expected nominees like Emma Stone, Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali are wearing on Hollywood’s biggest awards night. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lZZ1Df

To Keep U.S. Jobs, Chip Makers Share a Factory and Pin Hopes on Trump

Computer chips are still made in the United States, but foreign competition is looming. The industry wants President Trump to help. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mkpJ9S

In Global Expansion, Netflix Makes Friends With Carriers

The online streaming service is building relationships with cable and cellphone operators worldwide in its bid to expand internationally. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lohZzI

Party Coverage: Scene City: Nicole Kidman, Adrien Brody and Ruth Negga at Chanel Pre-Oscar Dinner

A parade of celebrities gathered for the dinner held annually by the luxury brand and Charles Finch on the eve of the Academy Awards. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mzE9z3

In Shoes: Gimme Shelter

New collections from Gianvito Rossi, Giuseppe Zanotti and Jimmy Choo were shown at Milan Fashion Week. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ldm4pv

Footwear Designer for Others, Now on His Own

Samuele Failli quietly introduced his debut collection during Milan Fashion Week, a line that ranged from flat slippers to laser-cut stilettos. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lYNzYp

Popularity of Sony’s PlayStation VR Surprises Even the Company

Executives at Sony were cautious about the virtual reality headsets, but after four months of robust sales, the skeptics are converting. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kZCKW5

Fashion Review: Infinite Possibilities at the New Marni

Francesco Risso’s debut women’s collection for the house retains some of its original flair but with a twist. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mjH9Uh

Fashion Review: The Pussy Hat Comes to the Runway

Statement-making at Versace and Missoni; readying for battle at Bottega Veneta from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mrH65t

Jeremy Scott's Stylist

Meet Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, from our recent video with Jeremy Scott. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mptIyI

For Marketers, TV Sets Are an Invaluable Pair of Eyes

Several companies, eager to help brands more efficiently spend advertising money, use devices to track viewing habits in surprisingly granular detail. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mi1Yze

Bits: Farhad’s and Brian’s Week in Tech: Uber’s Very Bad Month

The ride-sharing company lurches from scandal to scandal to scandal, and Apple is set to open a very round new office. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kWLuME

Eduardo García’s Path: Migrant Worker, Convict, Deportee, Star Chef

Mr. García has won plaudits for his fusing of Mexican and French cuisine. He is also banned from the United States. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lPVqH1

Red Carpet Watch: The Irresistible Style of Emma Stone

The actress, nominated for an Oscar for her starring role in “La La Land,” keeps it fun and fresh. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lGbrNO

Red Carpet Watch: Emma Stone

The actress, nominated for an Oscar for her starring role in “La La Land,” has an animated, daring style. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lGi0RW

A Lawsuit Against Uber Highlights the Rush to Conquer Driverless Cars

The suit, brought by the autonomous car business Waymo, accuses Uber and a star engineer, Anthony Levandowski, of planning to steal trade secrets. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mmQY0k

Opinion: To Tweet Is Human, to Delete Divine

@realDonaldTrump and I both have a Twitter habit. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lCHXlD

Party Coverage: Scene City: Writers Guild Awards

Also the Purim Ball and a silent auction for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lSt7rU

Party Coverage: Scene City: Writers Guild Awards

Plus the Purim Ball, and a silent auction for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l8D4gA

Expressing Yourself

Personal style was on display at fashion week shows, an art fair and a vogueing ball in Harlem. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lSDtrK

In ‘Walden’ Video Game, the Challenge Is Stillness

Henry David Thoreau’s classic has inspired what some are calling the world’s most improbable video game, which the lead developer says aims for “a kind of stillness at its core.” from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mlwG7E

Women’s Fashion Shows: Prada, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Moschino

A photo diary of the fall/winter 2017 collections that were presented in Milan on Thursday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lNxnZy

Vocations: An Ethnographer of Cancer Care for IBM Watson

A researcher for IBM analyzes interactions among medical professionals and cancer patients. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mfQKLH

Bits: Daily Report: Another Day, Another Uber Scandal

It’s been a rough week for the ride-hailing service. The latest controversy is a lawsuit accusing one of its employees of intellectual property theft. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lDCBVB

Tech Tip: Automatic Update Headaches

System software updates — and upgrade problems — are not a Windows-only issue. Apple upgrades have caused disruptions for Mac users. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lRYSl4

The Future of Work: Learning to Love Our Robot Co-Workers

The most important frontier for robots is not the work they take from humans but the work they do with humans — which requires learning on both sides. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mfrimm

Sharing Their Visions, Two Filmmakers Find Love

Their rapport was so easy on their first date, he thought they would shut down the bar. But she was tired, and told him so, and went home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ms0QFh

In London, the Rise of Old-Fashioned Fashion

A handful of designers, including Simone Rocha and Christopher Kane, are joining the ranks of the city’s “young fogies.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lS16Rz

Fashion Review: Modern Potboilers at Prada and Moschino

While Miuccia Prada took another look at the mystery of seduction and smarts, Jeremy Scott pondered the problem of consumption. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l7Bmw0

Wealth Matters: Those Fancy Oscar Gems? You Bet They’re Insured.

Jewelry policies can be costly, but the alternative can be worse. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lAfDA4

Modern Love: When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship

A writer seeking solitude in a small town finds himself developing a deep and unlikely bond with his elderly neighbor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lgFdYo

Wheels: Self-Driving Cars Might Need Standards, but Whose?

Some say autonomous vehicles should have common technology before they hit the road, but there is also a strong case for independent approaches. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lJU8xf

Isabelle Huppert: ‘The Best Way to Please Is Not to Please’

Her subversiveness and underplayed chic have transformed the actress, an Oscar contender, into fashion’s unlikely new muse. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2leGLSE

48 Hours With the Designers of Oscar de la Renta and Monse

Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim shuttle between their two studios in the days before their fall/winter 2017 show. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lzSFYB

Social Q’s: Broke a Glass, Got an Invoice

Also, a friend with boundary issues and an aunt-mother conflict threatens to disrupt a wedding. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l4BPPl

Bits: Daily Report: Of Rotting Fish and Uber’s Culture Problem

A blog post written by a former engineer described harassment and managerial indifference to employees. These problems usually start at the top. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l4iP3B

Tech Tip: Converting CDs into High-Fidelity Tracks

In exchange for a bigger file size, certain digital audio formats provide better sound quality than others. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kQQZMY

Scene Stealers: And Now, Here’s Your Right-Wing Podcast Host: Chuck Woolery!

Maybe if Mr. Woolery’s former showbiz colleagues had tuned in between binges on NPR and CNN, they wouldn’t have been so shocked by the outcome of the election. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kQRuXD

High-Tech Sportswear, Fit for the Street

For men this season, performance wear goes off trail. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mbVH8h

The Artist Behind the Gucci Slogans

Coco Capitán’s collaboration with Alessandro Michele is the latest in a long line of fashion projects for brands like Miu Miu and Mulberry. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kQy6tK

No. 21 Opens Milan Fashion Week With California Nostalgia

A photo diary of the fall/winter 2017 collection that was presented in Milan on Wednesday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ld0Hp4

Fashion Review: F, as in Fendi

The fashion house’s double-letter logo takes on a new feminine meaning with Karl Lagerfeld’s nipped-in waists and full skirts. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lznlcr

Google Cousin Develops Technology to Flag Toxic Online Comments

Researchers at the incubator Jigsaw think machine learning can help publishers filter out readers’ offensive posts to keep the discourse civil. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mooimM

ASAP Rocky, Tom Hiddleston and Jared Leto Party With Gucci

After showing the fall collection, the designer Alessandro Michele hosted the after-party. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lJ3nh8

Fashion Review: Gucci’s All-Inclusive Fancy Dress Fandango

Alessandro Michele piled look on look for 120 outfits, while Alberta Ferretti offered an ode to Italian pride and Fausto Puglisi praised the power sex kitten. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2maYRJF

Society: Nikki Haskell Learns the Social Cost of Supporting Donald Trump

She has been a fan of his ever since they met at Le Club in 1974. Now that he is president, her cheerleading has consequences. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lsMgQe

Giorgio Armani Adds the Dance Floor to the Catwalk

With a new club called Giorgio’s, the designer, now 82, has been credited with rejuvenating Milan’s fashionable night life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mnMBS1

Inside Uber’s Aggressive, Unrestrained Workplace Culture

A former employee’s blog post has raised questions about the limits of meritocracy at Uber and how much executives knew about the treatment of employees. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mne9qF

Scouting Report: A Brave New World After London Fashion Week

Shop new pieces from Christopher Kane and Topshop Unique. And, in New York, Bergdorf hosts a right-from-the-runway shopping event. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l1imiy

SolarCity’s Ties to Foreclosure Cases Raise Questions on Vetting Policies

The company, owned by Tesla, relies on monthly payments from solar panel customers. But foreclosures can halt those payments, and SolarCity relies on only one credit check to vet customers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l19JEF

Unhitched: Sparks of Love, Doused by Old Habits

It was his fifth marriage, and her second. In retrospect, she says they should have lived together before marrying. They remain good friends. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lwDGi5

Life as a Runway: How Etsy Employees Dress for the Office

Contrary to what you might think, not everyone at the e-commerce company wears vintage. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l0Ld6Q

Silicon Valley Tried to Upend Banks. Now It Works With Them.

Financial start-ups hoping to become the Facebook of banking have had to work with the financial industry instead of displacing it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mmHPnW

In the Studio: Jeremy Scott Is Having a Cardboard Moment

The creative director of Moschino allows a view into his private working world. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kNyWHt

Obsessed with Icons, Jeremy Scott Becomes One

As creative director of Moschino, Jeremy Scott brings his signature brand of pop culture to high fashion. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l9pZo5

Up Next: The 8-Year-Old Theater Critic Who Stars in HBO’s ‘Big Little Lies’

Meet Iain Armitage, who rose to fame with a YouTube channel where he offers reviews of “Othello” and “Cats.” from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kN8Ggx

Tech Fix: Picking a New Phone Plan? Here Are Your Best Bets

Unlimited plans may sound appealing, but they are not for everyone. And picking among other options can challenge the savviest of consumers. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lpOu30

Tech Tip: Making Your Phone Take Dictation

When you get a flash of inspiration away from your desk, have your smartphone convert your spoken words into text files for later use. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mcIMQj

Bits: Daily Report: In Search of Trump-Free News Zones

Is such a thing even possible? Farhad Manjoo, despite his love of social media, set out to avoid news about the president. It was not easy. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lwbFH9

Sinosphere: Chinese Feminist Group’s Social Media Account Suspended

Feminist Voices was banned from Weibo, a Twitter-like service, for 30 days after it posted an article about a women’s strike planned in the U.S. in March. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2mkLhz6

Marques’Almeida Closes Out London Fashion Week

A photo diary of the fall/winter 2017 collection that was presented on Tuesday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lpFoDm

Why Are We Still Obsessed With Princess Diana’s Style?

As Kensington Palace opens a new fashion exhibition, five people who knew the princess describe what made her look so memorable. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2mcplad

Ask The Wirecutter: How to Decide Which Headphones to Buy (Hint: Not Apple’s AirPods)

With so many choices available, shopping for earphones can be daunting. A headphone editor suggests buying two cheaper pairs suited to different needs. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lvDsYq

State of the Art: I Ignored Trump News for a Week. Here’s What I Learned.

Coverage of President Trump may eclipse that of any single human being ever. I discovered several truths about our digital media ecosystem when I tuned it out. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lus52G

48 Hours With London’s Favorite Off-Beat Designer

Before his London Fashion Week show, Christopher Kane and his sister Tammy do last-minute fittings along with a Boston terrier named Bruce Tito. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kJvcXJ

At Burberry, an Ode to the Artist Henry Moore

A photo diary of the February 2017 collection that was presented in London on Monday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kJquJf

Street Style: London Fashion Week

Our favorite looks caught between the shows in London. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kWRLTZ

Street Style From London Fashion Week

Looks of attendees to the fall 2017 shows. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lkzqDF

Modern Love: The Modern Love Podcast: Live on Valentine’s Day, Part 1

This week’s podcast was recorded live at Boston’s Wilbur Theater with Alysia Reiner (“Orange Is the New Black”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Atlanta”) and music from Hite. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lst9Eq

Verizon Will Pay $350 Million Less for Yahoo

The two companies agreed to reduce the price Verizon will pay for Yahoo’s internet businesses to account for the impact of two huge data breaches. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l4U9cb

Tech Tip: When Websites Block You Back

Filtering software can stop advertisements from appearing on the page, but some sites ask you to unblock them before you can see the content. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lrsink

Bits: Daily Report: Snap Is About to Bring Tech Wealth to Los Angeles

The social media darling is expected to be tech’s next big winner on Wall Street. Will the land of sun, surf and movies finally have its Google moment? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lIMaoQ

Men’s Workwear Gets a Utilitarian Edge

New riffs on the classic American style — including the return of pleated trousers. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ljBOdN

Women’s Fashion Shows: Erdem and Christopher Kane

A photo diary of the fall/winter 2017 collections that were presented in London on Monday. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l4IxpF

Fashion Review: In London, Fantasy Meets Obsession

Christopher Bailey at Burberry reflects Henry Moore’s sculptural silhouettes, while Christopher Kane gets dirty and Mary Katrantzou goes Disney. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lD3YRM

Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and Winnie Harlow Party With Love Magazine

The publication draws London Fashion Week notables to its cover shoot celebration. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l4oebC

Maria Callas, From Reality to Runway

One of Italian fashion’s most enduring style icons is having a moment. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lCS22s

A Shoe Store Opens in Marylebone

Álvaro González hardly has to leave the neighborhood as his first boutique is only a few hundred yards from his home. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l4bRwu

Backstage Beauty Report: How to Get Burberry’s Luminous Beauty Look

The makeup, like the label’s new collection, was inspired by the earth-toned brilliance of Henry Moore sculptures. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2liUcU2

Critical Shopper: The Minimalist Bliss of Acne Studios

Design can be intoxicating at the company’s spare new store on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lCqSse

Op-Ed Contributor: What Facebook Owes to Journalism

Mark Zuckerberg says he wants to help the news media. Here’s what he needs to do. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kHSahU

’80s Wedding Style Revisited

Inspired by Lisa Birnbach’s essay, “My Big Fat ’80s Wedding Dress,” we asked our readers to share photos of their ’80s ensembles. Here is a selection. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lHuU34

The Businessman Behind Cool British Fashion Brands

Peter Dubens, co-founder of Oakley Capital, has financed both Alexa Chung and Bella Freud. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kTuYYU

With Snap’s I.P.O., Los Angeles Prepares to Embrace New Tech Millionaires

That prospect has real estate agents, money managers and luxury goods purveyors excited for a potential business windfall, of the sort often seen in Silicon Valley. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2l1nJz2

From Couture to Cuisine: Ralph Lauren Opens a London Restaurant

The American fashion designer’s latest foray into the food business debuted in his brand’s flagship store on Regent Street. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l0rl4p

WhatsApp’s New Feature Continues Facebook’s Snapchat Mimicry

With Facebook and some of its top apps trying to tap into popular features pioneered by Snapchat, WhatsApp unveiled a version of its Status feature that focuses on sharing images. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kEIIMe

Tech Tip: Changing the Windows 10 Default Browser

Microsoft’s Edge browser was designed for Windows 10, but a different program can be chosen. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m4CCBG

Michelin Mix-Up Throws a Working-Class Bistro Into a Media Storm

Le Bouche à Oreille, a modest restaurant in central France, got an accolade intended for a high-end restaurant of the same name. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kE8251

Skin Deep: How to Reduce Wrinkles Without Lasers or Chemicals

Is the GloPro, an at-home microneedling device with tiny surgical needles, too good to be true? from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kZdRG0

Watchmakers Look to Women in the Middle East

Many top horlogers are designing wares to take advantage of the region’s appetite for elegantly adorned, exclusive timepieces. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lylzKv

The ‘Happy Tandem’ Behind DeWitt Timepieces

As chief executive, Viviane de Witt brings business discipline to the artistry of her watchmaker husband. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kZaSxp

In Dubai, a Lover of Fine Watches Gathers Friends

Adel Al Rahmani’s interest in timepieces led him to start a club for the similarly dazzled. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lyBj0a

A Parmigiani Fleurier for Every Occasion

Omar Hussein’s first watch was a Swatch. Now, the Dubai entrepreneur favors Parmigiani watches and has three of them to note life events. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kZapuZ

Maximum Sparkle, With No Apologies

The British watchmaker Backes & Strauss has remained steadfast in its style, surrounding time with diamonds. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lyj7nc

From Vacheron Constantin and Hodinkee, a (Very) Limited Edition

The stainless steel version of the watchmaker’s Cornes de Vache model has already sold out. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2kZiaBe

As Alexandra Shulman Departs, Who’s Next at British Vogue?

The contenders to replace Ms. Shulman, the magazine’s editor in chief for 25 years, include her deputy, the founder of Net-a-Porter and a Financial Times editor. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lc9Sst

Uber Investigating Sexual Harassment Claims by Ex-Employee

The employee, who left Uber in December, wrote on her blog that she had been harassed by her supervisor and that her complaints were ignored. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m2tLQX

Bits: How Tech Policies May Evolve Under Republicans and Trump

Senator John Thune of South Dakota, who leads the commerce committee that oversees tech and telecommunications, explains efforts to roll back Obama-era actions. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m1W4Pm

Advertising: PewDiePie Dust-Up Shows Risks Brands Take to Tap Into Social Media

Online stars, called influencers, can connect businesses to coveted audiences, but they can also bring companies closer to topics they’d rather not broach. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2laKB1A

With New Invention, Virtual Reality’s Potential for Magic Gets Real

The Void, a Utah-based start-up, bets that by making V.R. both social and spontaneous, it can draw throngs and make a mint. Some big names are taking notice. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lzNeLr

Texas Oil Fields Rebound From Price Lull, but Jobs Are Left Behind

The industry is embracing technology and finding new ways to pare the labor force. But as jobs go away, what of presidential promises to bring them back? from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2m0XOs7

Fashion Review: London Fashion Week’s Latest Youthquake

Fashion East’s newcomers and Halpern join J.W. Anderson, Simone Rocha and Versus Versace on the runways. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lyQpmQ

Where to Spot the London Fashion Flock

A restaurant by a former financier has become a hot spot for celebrities and fashion notables. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m0ehgi

Keeping It: How Mark Cuban Hangs Onto His Money

The outspoken owner of the Dallas Mavericks followed an out-there path toward wealth — and then took moves to protect it. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lZvuqh

Where the World’s Wealthiest Invest Their Billions

A look at 10 billionaires’ money reveals one thing the superrich have in common: a large amount of cash and liquid securities. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2kAIKo5

Where the Billionaires Come From

More than half of the ultra-wealthy are self-made billionaires. The chance of joining their ranks remains incredibly slim. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lxvLU7

Bits: Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: A Letter From Zuckerberg and the Fall of PewDiePie

Farhad and Mike discuss the week’s biggest tech events, including Mark Zuckerberg’s founder’s letter and the fall of a YouTube star. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ltJ8UQ

The Look: Japanese Street Style: Woodblock Patterns, Colors and Pink Hair

Mark Hartman, a photographer and director from Brooklyn, recently spent three weeks in Japan, chasing a lifelong fascination with the country’s culture. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2l5Fe3C

How Kevin Durant Became Silicon Valley’s Hottest Start-up

After a turbulent summer, the N.B.A.’s newest “villain” is finding peace and building an empire among the Bay Area’s techies. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m7yDDI

Future Tense: The Culture of Nastiness

Mean tweets. Vicious taunts. Crude TV. An uncivil war is raging in this country, and before you blame ... you know ... That Guy, take a look in the mirror. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2lXAmfl

Reluctant First Lady? Melania Trump Wouldn’t Be the First to Claim That Title

Mrs. Trump joins a long line of women — from Louisa Adams to Pat Nixon — who weren’t wild about the idea of Washington life. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2m7pfQq

Future Tense: The Culture of Nastiness

Mean tweets. Vicious taunts. Crude TV. An uncivil war is raging in this country, and before you blame ... you know ... That Guy, take a look in the mirror. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2lXAmfl

How the Nuclear Threat From North Korea Has Grown

The country's missile test this month gave weapons monitors a status report on the progress of North Korea's nuclear program. They said there was a significant advance. from NYT > Technology http://ift.tt/2ltsyEO

Five Key Moments From Snap’s I.P.O. Roadshow Video