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en-us Copyright 2012 The New York Times Company Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:37:19 GMT http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png http://www.nytimes.com/pages/fashion/index.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://feeds.nytimes.com/click.phdo?i=e0444baf7902c7a04529bf9c5592a02e http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/fashion/seeking-humor-on-the-campaign-trail.html?partner=rss&emc=rss http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/05/fashion/seeking-humor-on-the-campaign-trail.html People close to Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum and Ron Paul insist that these men are funny in private. Really, they are. Francisco Caceres for The New York Times Few in the Republican field of presidential candidates would be carved into a Mount Rushmore of (intentionally) funny politicians.

05 Feb 12, 03:02:16

Seeking Humor on the Campaign Trail

Few in the Republican field of presidential candidates would be carved into a Mount Rushmore of (intentionally) funny politicians.

05 Feb 12, 04:02:26
Cultural Studies: Open Marriage’s New 15 Minutes
An allegation by Newt Gingrich’s second wife provides an unexpected publicity bounce for advocates of open marriage.



05 Feb 12, 03:02:16
In Silicon Valley, Socks Make the Tech Entrepreneur
In Silicon Valley, wearing flashy socks is more than an expression of your personality. It signals that you are part of the in crowd.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:01
Possessed: The Designer Prabal Gurung and His Feathered Headdress - Possessed
For the designer Prabal Gurung, a feathered headdress from the glory days of the Moulin Rouge has long intrigued him.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:04
Modern Love: I Am My Own In-Law - Modern Love
When an ex-husband stays in the family, this time as a stepbrother, a writer tries to navigate shifting dynamics.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:37
Social Q’s: Misinterpreted -Social Q’s
What to do when teachers at a day care criticize your choice to speak Spanish to your son.



05 Feb 12, 02:02:07
Field Notes: A Perfect Mix of Love and Football
For finding the perfect partner at the bar, being a fan of the same football team helps.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:40
Readers Write About Friendship and Life Coaches
Opinions about the difficulties of ending friendships and about pursuing life coaching as a career.



04 Feb 12, 05:02:45
Single in the Caribbean Sun
Going to the Caribbean solo to compare the swinging singles style of Club Med with the more refined Gansevoort.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:01
Finding a Custom Tailor in Hong Kong
Going to Hong Kong? Here are a few ideas on where to find a custom suit.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:01
His Tape Measure Encircles the Globe
Anthony Asaf eliminates the need to go halfway across the world to get a custom suit from a Hong Kong tailor.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:01
Critical Shopper: Suitsupply in SoHo
At Suitsupply, a suit superstore, the fabrics are impressive, the construction is done elsewhere and alterations are done quickly in-house.



02 Feb 12, 09:02:32
On the Runway Blog: Christian Lacroix Showcases Vintage Pieces
Christian Lacroix collectibles are being showcased this weekend at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, including a kaleidoscopic bodysuit.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:01
Lisbeth Salander: Bringing Back Leather and Spikes
The character created by Stieg Larsson, along with other rebel girls in books and movies, has inspired fashion designers.



03 Feb 12, 08:02:51
On the Runway Blog: Christian Louboutin's Red Night
Christian Louboutin has been celebrating his 20th anniversary in business with a series of parties.



02 Feb 12, 03:02:50
T Magazine: Fête Accompli | Breakfast of Champions
The recipients of the 2012 Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation Style Stars prize are an equally deserving and diverse group.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:01
Front Row: Fashion Changes, and So Do the Magazines
Readers can expect to see some changes in the big March magazine issues, most notably in Glamour and Harper’s Bazaar.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:04
Up Close: Azealia Banks, a Young Rapper Taking Cues From the Street
With her foul-mouthed swagger and unique fashion sense, Azealia Banks, a 20-year-old rapper, has been called the next Nicki Minaj.



05 Feb 12, 05:02:02
Boîte: Boîte: Open House
In yet another iteration of the hidden speakeasy, Open House is disguised behind an unmarked beige facade with its misleading name spelled out in small, red neon letters.



02 Feb 12, 04:02:27
Scene City: Celebrating Sandro Kopp’s Portraits
Celebrities — cellphones at their fingertips — honor a show of portraits by the painter Sandro Kopp.



05 Feb 12, 04:02:01
Skin Deep: It Starts With Lip Gloss: Grade Schoolers and Makeup - Skin Deep
The tween category, defined vaguely as ages 8 to 14, now has several cosmetic product lines.



02 Feb 12, 05:02:01
Clothing Sales and Events, Week of Feb. 2 - Scouting Report
Céline opens on the Upper East Side; Yigal Azrouël’s younger line, Cut25, moves into its first brick-and-mortar space; If Boutique is having a sale.



03 Feb 12, 07:02:47
Joseph Brooks, Who Refined Lord & Taylor, Dies at 84
Mr. Brooks became chief executive in 1975 during a recession, and was convinced that expansion was the cure for lagging sales.



02 Feb 12, 05:02:42
Trial Run: Products for Do-It-Yourself Nail Artists
Nail Rock, Sally Hansen Salon Effects and Impress Press-On Manicure are the products that were sampled.



02 Feb 12, 05:02:53
On the Runway Blog: Game? What Game?
The 30-second black-and-white commercial features the new “David Beckham Bodywear” collection from H&M, set to go on sale on Feb. 2



02 Feb 12, 05:02:36
T Magazine: Access Hollywood | Inside the Directors Guild Awards
The D.G.A. Awards aren't televised, so the pressure to dress isn't quite as intense. Our writer was watching, regardless.



09 Nov 11, 04:11:57
Runway Slide Shows
See complete collections from New York, London, Milan and Paris.



31 Jan 12, 07:01:02
In Paris, Nature Meets Craft in Jewelry
The haute joaillerie on display last week in the Place Vendôme reveled in an artisanal approach and in nature, with symbols of birds.



03 Feb 12, 10:02:50
In Silicon Valley, Socks Make the Tech Entrepreneur
Silicon Valley footwear has not always been so fashionable.



02 Feb 12, 04:02:59
The Salander Style
Her saturnine look in the movie mirrors that in collections including Louis Vuitton and Alexander McQueen.



26 Jan 12, 07:01:01
Fashion Review: Chanel Takes Flight and Givenchy Shows Craft at Paris Couture Week
Karl Lagerfeld had an airplane body built in the Grand Palais to show his shades-of-blue collection.



27 Jan 12, 08:01:21
Fashion Review: 3 From the Runway
Maxime Simoens, Yiqing Yin and Gustavo Lins offer summer 2012 couture collections.



27 Jan 12, 08:01:13
On the Runway Blog: And in Couture Is ...
The process of picking a dress for the Oscars is a mystery to me, and I’m glad no one ever asks me for advice.



26 Jan 12, 05:01:29
On the Runway Blog: Fashion Fund Confidential
I found myself oddly compelled by a new Web series that goes behind the scenes of the most recent CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund competition.



26 Jan 12, 03:01:39
On the Runway Blog: Valentino's Lawn Party
In Valentino's spring couture show, a nod to dreamy young ladies in French courts.



04 Feb 12, 10:02:34
Motherlode Blog: Parental Quandary: The Mooching Working Mother
The single working mother of a friend of A.'s daughter asked for a little help with her child care, but a little quickly turned into a lot.



04 Feb 12, 10:02:09
Motherlode Blog: I Hate Homework. I Assign It Anyway.
One teacher explains why students need homework, but only the right kind of homework.



03 Feb 12, 12:02:03
Motherlode Blog: Choosing a Legal Guardian for Your Child in the Event of Your Death
Choosing the legal guardian for your child in the event of your death is the right thing to do. I still haven't done it.