In Paris, 5 Stores to Find Chanel, Dior and More at a Markdown

When shopping in Paris, you could follow the tourists to Avenue Montaigne and Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, where off-the-catwalk designs are displayed like venerated artwork. Or, have an adventure and save euros hunting down “gently used” designer clothing at the city’s neighborhood dépôt-ventes, where Frenchwomen of exacting taste consign their castoffs. Unlike your average thrift…

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How Can I Find a Healthy Breakfast Cereal?

Q: I love cereal, but sometimes it seems nutritionally no better than dessert. Are healthier options available? And if so, how can I find them? There’s a lot to love about cereal. It’s often delicious, easy to prepare, available in seemingly endless varieties and flavors, and can contain various beneficial nutrients. But with that abundance…

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What to Know About At-Home S.T.I. Tests

Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections isn’t always easy. It requires a trip to a doctor’s office or clinic — a challenge if you don’t have convenient options close by. Social stigma also remains a barrier for many, experts say. The good news? It is getting even easier to test yourself for S.T.I.s. The Food…

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How to Cook With Tuna

Turn that everyday staple into the stuff of dreams. Healthy, inexpensive canned tuna is just waiting for other ingredients to lift it to new heights.Bobbi Lin for The New York Times Published April 7, 2025Updated April 7, 2025 Canned tuna can swim alongside so much more than mayo. Salty from the sea but not too…

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The Revenge of the Niche Fashion Magazine

On a snowy night just before Valentine’s Day, Cultured magazine gave a party for its February-March 2025 edition. It was held at Quarters, a TriBeCa space that is both a furniture store and a wine bar. The place was packed. The cover star, the actress Cristin Milioti, was there, and partygoers took turns posing in…

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