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20th Anniversary of the Vows Column
Six couples profiled in the first year of the Vows column look back at two decades of marriage — and divorce.



Two Decades of Vows
A reflection on 20 years of marriages, featuring the ups and downs of six couples who married in 1992.



How the Vows Column Came About
The back story would now inspire the narrative of a wedding announcement.



Memories of Donna Summer From Her Disco Days
Disco-era players remember a time when romance was just a dance partner away.



Charlotte Casiraghi: Carrying On the Grimaldi Tradition
Charlotte Casiraghi, a granddaughter of Princess Grace, is now in the spotlight, but strictly on her own terms.



Modern Love: Reorienting After a Relationship’s End
Reorienting after ending an interracial relationship, a writer grapples with her singleness and her whiteness.



For Arab Lesbians, a Place to Dance Freely
After the success of the gay Arab dance event Habibi, an inaugural version for women is making its debut in New York.



Social Q’s: Honoring the Neighbors’ Basset Hound — Social Q’s
What to do when your neighbors invite you to a funeral for their dog, how to remedy accidentally spamming acquaintances with LinkedIn invitations and disclosing the cost of a meal to a spouse.



What I Wore | Anh Duong: Anh Duong, Painter — What I Wore
The painter Anh Duong often befriends the designers whose clothing she wears, because she relates to their lifestyle.



T Magazine: Cannes Do | Chopard Red Carpet Collection
Lana Del Rey, Eva Herzigova, Bérénice Bejo, Virginie Ledoyen and Freida Pinto sparkled in one-of-a-kind pieces courtesy of Chopard yesterday at Cannes.



A Sly Wink to Pinups of the Past
The pinup, once fodder for magazines with evocative titles like Eyeful and Wink, has evolved from the all-American calendar girl to an emblem of hip femininity.



Lanvin Designer Alber Elbaz in the Spotlight’s Glare
How does the designer Alber Elbaz feel about success? It’s complicated.



Justin Ross Lee, Party Animal, Seeks Fame
Justin Ross Lee, a 29-year-old social media monger, has been banned from a dozen venues. But that’s not standing in the way of his quest for fame.



Up Close: Edward Enninful: An Image Maker Who Gets the Picture
Edward Enninful likes to go against type when he styles a photo shoot, and it’s working for W Magazine.



Front Row: Art’s Turn on the Catwalk
The artist K8 Hardy is preparing a fashion show for the Whitney that aims to provoke questions.



Scene City: Decades Ball Benefits Lapham’s Quarterly - Scene City
A 1920s mood prevails at a party for a literary magazine with at least one foot in the past.



Skin Deep: Skin Deep: Adult Women Battle Acne
More adult women are getting pimples than ever before, according to a recent study.



Noticed: Saying ‘No’ to Picture Perfect
A group of young feminists is campaigning against digitally retouched photographs in a teen magazine.



Store Openings and Events—Scouting Report
Opulence, czar style, comes to New York as Fabergé opens on Madison Avenue; PF Flyers celebrates its 75th anniversary with a limited-edition line.



With Fajas, Tight as Corsets, a Shortcut to Hourglass Figure Is Rediscovered
The faja, from the Spanish word for wrap, has become popular as a tight, form-fitting shortcut to curves.



Penney Posts Big Loss, as 3 Retailers Hit Mark
The company lost $163 million, or 75 cents a share, versus a profit of $64 million in the same quarter a year ago.



Let Them Eat Cake: Lagerfeld Captures Versailles’s Heyday
Karl Lagerfeld inaugurated the Chanel cruise collection on Monday among the verdant trees and splashing fountains framing the French palace.



Critical Shopper: Fivestory, a New Boutique on the Upper East Side — Critical Shopper
To browse at Fivestory is to plunge Alice in Wonderland-like into a strange and refreshing mirror world of unfamiliar fashion.



Beauty Spots: Store Lines for Beauty and Skin Care Expand
Kohl introduces Elle Cosmetics, Ulta Beauty has a new line, and Target now has two bath and body brands.



Well: Skechers Toning Shoe Customers to Get Refund
Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its toning shoes.



Cape Town Shines in London
The South African designer Hanneli Rupert has opened a pop-up version of her Merchants on Long store, bringing a taste of Africa to the British capital.



T Magazine: Bookshelf | 'The Brooklyn of Fashion Insiders'
A portable handbook celebrates and explores Kings County businesses and their cool, laid-back attitudes.



Nepalese Pedicurists Must Overcome Aversion to Strangers’ Feet
Many immigrants from Nepal work in New York beauty salons, but giving pedicures can feel uncomfortable because in their homeland, women customarily don’t touch strangers’ feet.



Bunny Mellon Is Thrust to Center in John Edwards Trial
At 101, Bunny Mellon finds herself thrust into an unwelcoming limelight, as a central figure in the John Edwards trial.



The Protégé’s Pen: Portrayal or Betrayal
A biography of the former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee has the author’s mentor, Bob Woodward, upset — and much of Washington is talking.



Rebranding Africa
The continent is entering the fashion arena, with the quality of its handwork, artistic creativity and its potential for economic growth at the center of the latest issue of Uomo Vogue.



On the Runway Blog: Planet Fashion Gets Some Fresh Looks
The artist Tom Sachs introduced NikeCraft, a small collection he did with the shoemaker, with his exhibition, "Space Program: Mars," at the Park Avenue Armory.



On the Runway Blog: What Goes Around Comes Around Opens Pop-Up Store in Williamsburg
Williamsburg is a natural destination for haunts like the new What Goes Around Comes Around pop-up shop, the first-ever in the area for the 19-year-old vintage lifestyle brand.



On the Runway Blog: Essence Celebrates Their Best in Black Beauty Awards
Essence magazine hosted its first Best in Black Beauty Awards at the Dream Hotel in New York City.



Celebrity Couplings 20 Years Ago
In 1992, the year The New York Times started the Vows column in Sunday Styles, several notable couples wed.



Alber Elbaz, Life of the Party
The Lanvin designer in appearances at shows and events.



Chanel Resort 2013
The interseason collection had more frills and furbelows than Marie Antoinette might have jammed into her closets.



IHT Special Report: Jewelry: For Jewelers, Using Celebrities as a Showcase
Over the past five years, a convergence of social media and celebrity culture has refashioned the red carpet jewelry game.



Motherlode Blog: Survey Says: SAHMs Less Happy Than Employed Mothers. Cue the Debate.
Gallup found that employed mothers of young children reported more happiness and less depression than those who chose to stay home. Why ask?



Motherlode Blog: How Do We Think About a Mother's Suicide?
After Mary Kennedy's suicide, remembering that every day you get is a good day.



Motherlode Blog: Should You Talk Puberty With a Stepdaughter?
Can a stepmother talk to her stepdaughter about puberty, or is that strictly the mother's job?