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Courrèges’s Designer Is Inspired by Parks, Empty Nightclubs and, Well, Trash

“I try to find beauty where it’s not,” says Nicolas Di Felice, who shares his creative touchstones.

Colleen Allen’s Debut Collection of Clothes Fit for Magical Rituals, or Just Errands

The debut women’s wear collection from Colleen Allen, formerly of the Row, was inspired by tarot cards.

Love Dessert but Hate Cuteness? Goth Cakes May Be for You.

Some bakers are embracing the dark side.

The Unlikely Return of Lace

In fashion as well as products for the home, lace — once seen as the fustiest of fabrics — is suddenly looking fresh.

A Holiday Celebration Inspired by Old New York

The Old Stone Trade founder Melissa Ventosa Martin and the One Of designer Patricia Voto channeled the Gilded Age to fete their evening-wear collaboration.

A Holiday Party With Solid Ice Champagne Buckets and Ornamental Bugs

The designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch are known for their detail-oriented approach, which they also apply to a more “heady” version of happy hour.

A Designer Inspired by Black Elegance, Soca Music and Blue Devils

Maximilian Davis, Ferragamo’s creative director, shares a glimpse into his creative world.

A Dinner That Smelled Like Thousands of Flowers

At the start of New York Fashion Week, the artist Jean-Michel Othoniel co-hosted a meal to celebrate his latest collaboration with Dior.

Designers and Meghan Markle Like the Taste of Her Cakes

Claire Ptak, who is publishing her fifth cookbook in May, counts Meghan Markle, Simone Rocha and Christopher Kane as fans of her desserts.

Emily Was a Popular Name in the ’90s. Now Its in More TV, Film and Music

As a generation of Emilys enters adulthood, perhaps you’ve noticed the name in the air — and on TV, in film and in songs.