Ghana, Home of Kente Cloth, Cracks Down on Which Textiles Are Authentic
As the vibrantly patterned kente travels out of Africa, a new designation aims to protect its ties to Ghana, where the cloth originated. Source link
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6 Food Experts on What to Give for the Holidays
Their ideas range from a bowl of polished stones to a Caribbean curry powder. Source link
An A.I. Machine That Passes the Smell Test
A roving installation uses a detailed questionnaire and artificial intelligence to help consumers concoct their own perfumes. Source link
A Finnish Textile Artist Reimagines the Humble Rag Rug
How Eija Rasinmaki reinvented a humble tradition for the modern world. Source link
The Studio Museum in Harlem Celebrates Its New Space
The Studio Museum welcomed artists from all of its eras to celebrate its new space on West 125th Street. Source link
How Did Mamdani Reach Young Male Voters? Podcasts and YouTube Shows.
Zohran Mamdani navigated a media landscape similar to the one that helped Trump win over young men. Source link
What’s With All the Retro Sneakers?
Brands like Adidas and Nike are rereleasing and reimagining vintage silhouettes. Our critic tracks the trend and predicts what’s next. Source link
Movement Directors Are the Secret Ingredient to Movies and Runway Shows
The way an actor physically inhabits a character? A model’s distinctive runway walk? Credit a movement director, who can make an ad, movie scene or fashion show feel intensely alive. Source link
A Force Behind Timothée Chalamet, Charli XCX & Other Megastars of the Moment
Timothée Chalamet, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish are among those who trust Aidan Zamiri, a director and photographer, with their images. Source link
Why Medieval-Inspired Weddings Are Back in Style
From flowing capes and chainmail tunics to banquet-style dining and moody, medieval tablescapes, couples are embracing a regal, “Game of Thrones”-inspired aesthetic for their winter nuptials Source link