Magazine
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The Mystery of the Disappearing Breast Pocket
Our fashion critic looks at a little swatch of fabric’s journey from practical adaptation to political signifier.
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At 17, She Fell in Love With a 47-Year-Old. Now She Questions the Story.
Jill Ciment’s 1996 memoir “Half a Life” described her teenage affair with the man she eventually married. Her new memoir,…
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The Artist Is Present (and Pretentious) in Rachel Cusk’s Latest
Her new novel, “Parade,” considers the perplexity and solipsism of the creative life.
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Susan Jaffe Wants to Build a New Era at American Ballet Theater
“We have to really become creative about everything we do,” said Jaffe, as the company works to address financial woes…
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In ‘Dark Noon,’ Hollywood Westerns Get a South African Reboot
At St. Ann’s Warehouse, a collaboration between a Danish director and a South African troupe that questions the tropes of…
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What Made New York Great? Leadership. Where Is It Now?
The city was built on bold ideas. Suddenly Gov. Kathy Hochul paused a game-changing plan to fight congestion. Can we…
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25 Years Ago, ‘Hannibal’ Marked the Rise of a New Kind of Blockbuster
Thomas Harris’s book came at a pivotal moment: One of the last smash hits of the ’90s, it was also…
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Shrink the Economy, Save the World?
A rising tide and a bigger pie: Economic growth has long been considered such an obvious boon that it’s pursued…
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What Makes Katie Ledecky Swim?
Long before Katie Ledecky was collecting gold medals and setting world records, she seemed nonchalant about making it across the…
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What’s Behind TikTok’s Beef With Chipotle?
A series of popular videos on the platform encourage users to protest the restaurant chain’s portion sizes by walking out…