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  1. PhotoA Laura Ashley publicity photo, circa 1972.
    CreditCourtesy of Laura Ashley

    The Enduring Appeal of Laura Ashley

    With her floral-print dresses and housewares, the British designer created a romantic and instantly recognizable aesthetic that, decades later, is inspiring a wide range of dressers and brands.

    By Amanda Fortini

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      The Greats

      In our 2021 Greats issue, on newsstands Oct. 17, T celebrates four talents — an actress, an artist, a playwright and a fashion designer — who have helped make and change the culture.

    2. PhotoShown here in the house’s signature Fauve color, the Birkin 3-in-1 can be used as a clutch, a tote or combined to resemble the original design. $14,400, hermes.com.
      CreditStill life by Anthony Cotsifas. Styled by Todd Knopke

      First of Its Kind, Last of Its Kind

      The Birkin Bag Gets an Update

      Thanks to a new puzzle-like design, the iconic and much-coveted Hermès carryall can now be worn three different ways.

      By Lindsay Talbot

  1. In Fashion

    PhotoGivenchy coat, price on request, dress, $1,220, and shoes, $1,095, similar styles at givenchy.com. Givenchy coat, vest and shoes, price on request, and hat, $790; Canali turtleneck (worn underneath), $995, and trousers, $625, canali.com.
    CreditPhotograph by Toby Coulson. Styled by Ian Bradley

    Winter’s Fluffiest and Furriest Outerwear

    This season, whimsical textures and saturated hues blend fantasy and utility.

    By Toby Coulson and Ian Bradley

  2. The Thing

    Photo
    CreditDanilo Scarpati

    A Bulgari Necklace With a Jazz Age Flair

    This shape-shifting sautoir, which can also be worn as a brooch, pendant or choker, features a shimmering jewel-encrusted tassel.

    By Nancy Hass

  3. Market Report

    PhotoLouis Vuitton, $1,750, louisvuitton.com.
    CreditMari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi

    The Return of the Monogrammed Carryall

    This season, the most sought-after briefcases, totes and satchels come adorned with the insignia of their makers.

    By Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi

  5. First of its kind, last of its kind

    PhotoThe new Classic bag in Blaster blue, made from woven nappa leather using a technique known as torchon, a method partly inspired by intrecciato. Price on request, bottegaveneta.com.
    CreditStill Life by Anthony Cotsifas

    A Classic Clutch With a New Twist

    Bottega Veneta has always relied on its braiding pattern, rather than logos, for brand recognition. Its new bag updates the technique with a novel weave.

    By Lindsay Talbot

  1. Watch Report

    PhotoClockwise from top: <strong>Panerai</strong> PAM1225 Submersible eLAB-ID, $61,700, <a href="https://www.panerai.com/us/en/home.html">panerai.com</a>; <strong>Breitling</strong> Superocean Automatic 48, $5,500, <a href="https://www.breitling.com/">breitling.com</a>; <strong>Louis Vuitton</strong> Tambour Street Diver, about $7,505, <a href="https://www.louisvuitton.com/">louisvuitton.com</a>; <strong>Tag Heuer</strong> Aquaracer Professional 300, $3,000, <a href="https://www.tagheuer.com/us/en/">tagheuer.com</a>; and <strong>Bell &amp; Ross</strong> BR 03-92 Diver Blue, $3,800, <a href="https://www.bellross.com/">bellross.com</a>.
    CreditPhotograph by Jennifer Livingston. Styled by Haidee Findlay-Levin

    Five Stylish, and Endlessly Versatile, Diver Watches

    With bands of sporty rubber or modern steel, fall’s water-resistant timepieces easily transition from the sea to the street.

  3. Market Report

    Photo<strong>Longchamp</strong>, $775, <a href="https://www.longchamp.com/">longchamp.com</a>.
    CreditMari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi

    Fall’s Liveliest Purses Are Tufted and Pillowy

    From sporty fabrics to quilted leather, the season’s puffy bags come in cheerful shades of lilac, coral and wintry white.

    By Mari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi

  4. The Thing

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    CreditPhotograph by Lauren Coleman. Styled by Victoria Petro-Conroy

    A Tiffany Necklace With Fanciful Fringe

    The brand’s latest version of the classic design, characterized by hand-twisted gold roping, also features white and autumnal diamonds.

    By Nancy Hass

  5. Photo<strong>Fendi</strong> jacket, $3,390, <a href="https://www.fendi.com/us/">fendi.com</a>; <strong>Terrence Zhou</strong> bodysuit, $900, <a href="https://badbinch.com/">badbinch.com</a>; and <strong>Hood by Air</strong> pants, $2,000, and boots, $1,200, <a href="https://hoodbyair.world/">hoodbyair.world</a>.
    CreditPhotograph by Pieter Hugo. Styled by Carlos Nazario

    Fall Fashion With a Sense of Adventure

    The season brings billowing quilted coats, combat boots and protective leather layers primed for flight or roaming on foot.

    By Pieter Hugo and Carlos Nazario

On Beauty

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  1. PhotoClockwise from top left: <strong>Kjaer Weis</strong> KW Red Lipstick, $48 ($30 per refill), <a href="https://kjaerweis.com/products/lipstick-iconic-edition-kw-red">kjaerweis.com</a>. <strong>Bathing Culture</strong> Mind &amp; Body Wash, $35, <a href="https://bathingculture.com/collections/everything/products/16oz-refillable-rainbow-glass-mind-and-body-wash">bathingculture.com</a>. <strong>Davines</strong> DEDE Shampoo Bar, $25, <a href="https://us.davines.com/products/dede-shampoo-bar">us.davines.com</a>. <strong>Vaycay Beauty</strong> Maldives With Marula Oil Shampoo and Conditioner, $35 (for set), <a href="https://thirteenlune.com/products/vaycay-beauty-maldives-with-marula-oil-moisture-set">thirteenlune.com</a>. <strong>Drunk Elephant</strong> Juju Bar, $28, <a href="https://www.drunkelephant.com/collections/shop/products/juju-exfoliating-cleanser-bar">drunkelephant.com</a>.
    CreditMari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi. Background photo: Shutterstock

    The Beauty Brands Cutting Down on Packaging

    Increasingly, companies are promising to help you build a routine that is closer to being waste-free.

    By Sable Yong

  2. PhotoClockwise from top: <strong>Beautycounter</strong> The Clean Deo, $28, <a href="https://www.beautycounter.com/product/clean-deo/variant-1760">beautycounter.com</a>. <strong>Náu</strong> Floral Cream Deodorant, $15, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/nau-Floral-Cream-Deodorant-Refresh/dp/B08NWG8ZSL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;keywords=B08NWG8ZSL&amp;qid=1609946755&amp;sr=8-1">amazon.com</a>. <strong>Dove</strong> 0% Aluminum Refillable Deodorant, $18, <a href="https://www.target.com/p/dove-0-aluminum-cucumber-38-green-tea-refillable-deodorant-stainless-steel-case-1-refill-1-13oz/-/A-80161200#lnk=sametab">target.com</a>. <strong>Kosasport</strong> Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant, $15, <a href="https://kosas.com/products/chemistry-deodorant">kosas.com</a>. <strong>Binu Binu</strong> Sujeonggwa Persimmon Soap, $20, <a href="https://www.binu-binu.com/shop/sujjeongwa-soap">binu-binu.com</a>. <strong>Iyoba</strong> Probiotic Deodorant, $15, <a href="https://iyoba.com/collections/probiotic-deodorant/products/probiotic-deodorant">iyoba.com</a>. <strong>Dr. Hauschka</strong> Silk Body Powder, $35, <a href="https://www.drhauschka.com/natural-skin-care/silk-body-powder/?utm_source=nytimesstylemagazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=silk-body-powder.">drhauschka.com</a>. <strong>CORPUS Naturals</strong> The Botanist, $24, <a href="https://corpusnaturals.com/products/the-botanist">corpusnaturals.com</a>.
    CreditMari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi. Photo: Prisma Archivo/Alamy Stock Photo

    In Praise of Sweat

    In many cultures, perspiring is seen as integral to physical and spiritual well-being. The latest related holistic products respect this natural process, and smell good, too.

    By Kari Molvar

  3. PhotoClockwise from top left: <strong>The Laundress x Aromatherapy Associates</strong> Forest Therapy Signature Detergent, $45, <a href="https://www.thelaundress.com/forest-therapy-signature-detergent.html">thelaundress.com</a>. <strong>Maja Njie</strong> Nordic Cedar, $145, <a href="https://www.museexperiences.com/product-page/nordic-cedar-eau-de-parfum-50ml">museexperiences.com</a>. <strong>Target</strong> Made by Design Balsam Fir Essential Oil, $18 for set, <a href="https://www.target.com/p/33-fl-oz-3pk-100-pure-essential-oil-relax-set-lavender-balsam-fir-relax-blend-made-by-design-8482/-/A-53846566#lnk=sametab">target.com</a>. <strong>Kate McLeod</strong> Grounding Stone, $38, <a href="https://www.katemcleod.com/products/grounding-stone">katemcleod.com</a>. <strong>Saint Olio</strong> Body Refresher in Sitka, $24, <a href="https://www.saintolio.com/three/body-refresher">saintolio.com</a>. <strong>The Nue Co</strong>. Forest Lungs, $95, <a href="https://www.thenueco.com/products/forest-lungs">thenueco.com</a>.
    CreditMari Maeda & Yuji Oboshi. Photo: Everett Collection. Market editor: Caitie Kelly

    How to Create an At-Home Forest Bathing Ritual

    With a little know-how, aspects of shinrin-yoku, the calming Japanese practice of spending time among trees, can be approximated indoors.

    By Kari Molvar

  4. PhotoClockwise from top left: <strong>Dr. Hauschka</strong> Rose Nurturing Body Oil, $29, <a href="https://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_US/natural-skin-care/rose-nurturing-body-oil/">dr.hauschka.com</a>. <strong>Sade Baron</strong> La Rose French Pink Clay Bar Soap, $14, <a href="https://www.sadebaron.com/collections/bar-soap/products/australian-pink-clay-soap">sadebaron.com</a>. <strong>St. Rose</strong> Vigilante Eau de Parfum, $165, <a href="https://www.st-rose.com/products/vigilante-eau-de-parfum">st-rose.com</a>. <strong>Maison Francis Kurkdjian</strong> L’Homme À La Rose Eau de Parfum, $275, <a href="https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/product/maison-francis-kurkdjian-l-homme-%C3%A0-la-rose-eau-de-parfum-0400013004171.html.">saksfifthavenue.com</a> <strong>Aesop</strong> Rōzu Eau de Parfum, $180, <a href="https://www.aesop.com/us/p/fragrance/rozu/r-zu-eau-de-parfum/">aesop.com</a>. <strong>Cartier</strong> Oud &amp; Pink Parfum, $355, <a href="https://www.cartier.com/en-us/collections/fragrances/exceptional-creations/les-heures-voyageuses/fv075023-oud-&amp;-pink-les-heures-voyageuses-fragrance.html">cartier.com</a>.
    CreditMari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi; Photo: IDI.show/Indigital Images. Market editor: Caitie Kelly

    The New Generation of Rose Perfumes

    A fresh crop of unisex fragrances explore the more volatile side of the beloved bloom and are refreshingly free of gender stereotypes.

    By Kari Molvar

  5. PhotoClockwise from top left: <strong>Earth Tu Face</strong> Skin Stick, $34, <a href="https://earthtuface.com/products/skin-stick-7oz-20g">earthtuface.com</a>. <strong>Vertly</strong> Relief Lotion, $48, <a href="https://www.vertlybalm.com/product/infused-relief-lotion/">vertlybalm.com</a>. <strong>Biophilia Botanicals</strong> Rose Juniper Palo Santo Aroma Spray, $25, <a href="https://www.biophiliabotanicals.com/collections/toners/products/palo-santo-juniper-rose-aroma-spray?variant=28514427203">biophiliabotanicals.com</a>. <strong>Botnia</strong> Wisdom Oil, $72, <a href="https://www.botniaskincare.com/home/shop/wholesale/wisdom-oil/">botniaskincare.com</a>. <strong>Vertly</strong> Essential Nutrients Face Serum, $55, <a href="https://www.vertlybalm.com/product/infused-face-serum/">vertlybalm.com</a>. <strong>Biophilia Botanicals</strong> Monk’s Balm Liquid Bandaid, $35, <a href="https://www.biophiliabotanicals.com/collections/balms/products/monks-balm-liquid-bandaid">biophiliabotanicals.com</a>.
    CreditMari Maeda and Yuji Oboshi. Photo: Keystone Press/Alamy Stock Photo

    From Northern California, Farm-Fresh Skin Care

    A new group of small-batch beauty companies is continuing the region’s storied tradition of organic growing and local sourcing.

    By Kari Molvar

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  5. Cooking Class

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  9. First of Its Kind, Last of Its Kind

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