Modern Love
It’s Been a Long Time Coming
When a gay son brings his boyfriend home to meet his parents, it leads to a misunderstanding that lasts for decades.
Highlights
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Credit When It Comes to a Veil, Brides Can Take It or Leave It
The decision can reflect faith, family pressures, feminist principles and fashion.
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CreditMaria Ines Gul Cultural Studies
Every Day’s a Holiday (or Two)
Private rituals are now public. Communal events are worldwide. Everyone is invited, and please bring a smartphone.
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CreditDolly Faibyshev for The New York Times Anna Wintour, Robert De Niro and Jane Fonda at the Tribeca Film Festival
“The First Monday in May,” a documentary about the making of the “China: Through the Looking Glass” spring 2015 exhibition and gala at the Met’s Costume Institute, had its world premiere.
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Credit The Sexy Bride Look and the Designers Behind Them
Wedding dresses have taken on a distinctly Mediterranean flavor — much of it from Israel.
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CreditEmily Berl for The New York Times Is Gigi Gorgeous America’s Next Top Model?
The YouTube star has earned mainstream corporate sponsorships with her makeup tutorials and frank talk about her gender transition.
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On the Runway
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CreditDimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival Anna Wintour Adds to Her Body of Film Work
“The First Monday in May,” which focuses on the 2015 Met Gala and costume show, is part of a pattern.
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Browsing
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CreditMarcy Swingle for The New York Times Festival Fashion That Will Get You Photographed
The over-the-top marketing of festival fashion may have gotten out of hand, but rock ’n’ roll is always in style.
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Social Q’s
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CreditChristoph Niemann A Roommate Blabs About a Night Best Forgotten
Also, disparaging tattoos, how to resist a hugger, and a vegetarian at Passover.
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CreditYana Paskova for The New York Times Boutique Cinemas Offer More than Popcorn and Snacks
Visitors wine and dine at new boutique cinemas, including Syndicated and Metrograph, that offer cult classics and 35mm film screenings.
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CreditDavid Chelsea The Modern Love Podcast: ‘My First Lesson in Motherhood’
The actress Connie Britton reads the story of a woman’s challenges with a daughter adopted from China.
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Scouting Report
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Credit Prepare for Warmer Days at a Naadam Cashmere Pop-Up
A new fringed tote at Maje, staples on sale at Uniqlo, and more.
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Critic's Notebook
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CreditMelodie Jeng/Getty Images Why Is the Men’s Fashion Industry in Such Turmoil?
It’s no coincidence that big changes at Saint Laurent, Brioni and Zegna have come just as a casual generation reaches maturity.
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Credit What Freedom Looks Like
As more fashion aimed at the Islamic market is offered for sale, France wrestles with the question of whether freedom means wearing whatever you want.
