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  1. strategist investigates
    Is It Finally the Time to Rent Furniture Online?We broke down the differences (and similarities) between seven major players in the space.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  2. skin-care
    Can Mouthwash Really Help With Maskne?A dermatologist and a dentist weigh in.
    By Leah Muncy
  3. strategist investigates
    We Investigated Kwame Kwei-Armah’s (Portable) Mini-SaunaThe Young Vic artistic director uses the collapsable device in his home office.
    By Chris Mandle
  4. electronics
    Star Trek
    Are Cheap Mobile Carriers (Like Mint and Visible) Any Good?In some cases, yes. You just have to find one with good service in your area and be willing to deal with occasionally slower speeds.
    By Kyle Schurman
  5. men’s fashion
    The Best Canadian Winter Coats (That Aren’t Canada Goose)It turns out that the seemingly ubiquitous winter brand isn’t so ubiquitous in its homeland.
    By Mia Leimkuhler
  6. strategist investigates
    From Bernie’s Mittens to Baby Biden’s Bonnet, the Best Inauguration Day AttireWhere in the world did Lady Gaga get that massive bird brooch?
    By The Editors
  7. strategist investigates
    What’s the Next Status Candle?(That isn’t Diptyque.)
    By Hannah Holway
  8. strategist investigates
    Do You Need a Hazmat Suit (à la Naomi Campbell) to Fly?The supermodel’s been wearing face masks on planes since the ’90s.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  9. women’s apparel
    Barbra Streisand Filled Us In On Her Favorite $20 PantsThe brand was as surprised as we were.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  10. style
    From Calabasas to the Odeon, Everyone Is Wearing a Black Surgical MaskEight months into the pandemic, it’s the first bona fide mask trend.
    By Hilary Reid
  11. strat investigates
    The Amazon Coat’s Unlikely Collaboration, and Other New DevelopmentsFrom fur hoods to metallic shades to faux-shearling.
    By Chloe Anello
  12. cleaning
    How Effective Are Aqueous Ozone Cleaners (Like O3Waterworks)?Two experts tell us about the science behind these products that claim to sanitize simply by filling them with water.
    By Lauren Ro
  13. strategist investigates
    How Safe Are Group Fitness Classes Right Now?Outdoor workouts are best, but you can protect yourself inside, too.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  14. women’s accessories
    Whoa: Telfar Bags Are Available on AmazonYou can thank Oprah.
    By The Editors
  15. celebrity
    Where Does Steve Kornacki Get His Election-Night Khakis?He hasn’t slept — or changed.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  16. strategist investigates
    Four Hacks for Safely Distributing Candy on HalloweenFrom simple tools like trash grabbers to DIY candy chutes.
    By Lauren Ro
  17. strategist investigates
    The Pandemic Pet Is a SnailThey’re suddenly everywhere: sliding on models’ backs to promote Sophie Buhai’s latest jewelry collection and on the artist Chloe Wise’s finger.
    By Hilary Reid
  18. kids and babies
    Strat Investigates: Will a Weighted Blanket Help an Anxious Kid?A pediatrician and two occupational therapists weigh in.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  19. strategist investigates
    17 Toys to Buy Before They Sell Out, According to Trend ForecastersIncluding Baby Yoda, Mr Tumble, and LEGO Dots.
    By Ellen Wallwork
  20. decor
    This Purple Fan Is $20 and a Verifiable Objet d’Art“It’s almost an absolutely perfect object.”
    By Hilary Reid
  21. strategist investigates
    The Best (Actually in Stock) ChromebooksThere are still great options for back-to-school Chromebooks. You just have to look in the right places.
    By Jordan Bowman
  22. testing testing
    Do These ‘Unisex’ Clothes Really Work On Different Bodies?Two Strategist writers tested six pieces from a brand known for its genderless collections.
    By Louis Cheslaw and Hilary Reid
  23. strategist investigates
    Can Goggles Help Protect You From the Coronavirus?Yes, some. And they’ll help you stop touching your face.
    By Liza Corsillo
  24. strategist investigates
    In-Stock Hand Sanitizer, From Unlikely SourcesWith hand sanitizer from the usual suspects scarce, lots of unconventional brands have adjusted their production to meet demands.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  25. finance
    What’s the Deal With Affirm, AfterPay, Klarna, and QuadPay?A new crop of “shop now, pay later” companies have emerged.
    By Hilary Reid
  26. strategist investigates
    Should You Be Wearing Gloves During COVID-19?Short answer: Probably not.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  27. tech
    Is Oura’s $299 ‘Smart Ring’ Just a Fancy Thermometer?We consulted infectious-disease doctors, sleep scientists, tech journalists, and Oura users to find out.
    By Louis Cheslaw
  28. strategist investigates
    Should You Be Wearing a Face Shield?Two infectious-disease specialists weigh in on the visor-style face coverings.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  29. skin-care
    Do We Need Blue-Light-Specific Skin Care?Well, for starters, you definitely need something.
    By Chloe Anello
  30. strategist investigates
    How to Wear a Face Mask With Glasses (Without Them Falling Off or Fogging)We asked an operating theatre nurse, NHS worker, and spectacle manufacturers for the best tips and advice.
    By Chris Mandle
  31. strategist investigates
    What’s a Good Alternative to a Sold-out Nintendo Switch?We can’t help you find a Switch, but we can help scratch the same itch with these other great games on your phone or console.
    By Jordan Bowman
  32. skin-care
    What Does CBD in Skin Care Actually Do?It won’t get you high, but it might clear your acne.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  33. women’s shoes
    Why Is Every Stylish Woman on Instagram Suddenly Wearing Strawberry Crocs?An unexpected contender for the shoe of the summer.
    By Casey Lewis
  34. strategist investigates
    New York Garden Nurseries Still Open During the CoronavirusWhere to buy plants, seeds, and soil right now, including the businesses doing delivery and curbside pickup in the New York metro area.
    By Liza Corsillo
  35. hobby and craft
    I Can’t Stop Putting Googly Eyes on Stuff (and I’m Not Alone)“It’s about to get real anthropomorphized in here.”
    By Chantel Tattoli
  36. strategist investigates
    The Gnocchi Over 200 People Have Posted to InstagramThe recipe is by food artist Laila Gohar, whose candied orange peels were similarly successful.
    By Hilary Reid
  37. strategist investigates
    How To Help NHS and Frontline Workers During the Coronavirus CrisisHow to donate food, PPE, toiletries, or even just your time.
    By Chris Mandle
  38. strategist investigates
    In-Stock Toilet Paper, From Unlikely SourcesWhile it’s out of stock in stores, these online retailers have a few unconventional options.
    By Chloe Anello
  39. strategist investigates
    Unlikely Places to Find TP, Puzzles, Weights, Kitty Litter, and Other EssentialsThe usual stores are having trouble keeping up. But they’re not the only choices.
    By The Editors
  40. pets
    Can Humans Use Thermometers for Animals? (The Answer, Say Vets, Is Yes.)We asked four veterinarians to make sure.
    By Dominique Pariso
  41. strategist investigates
    In-Stock Baby Wipes, From Unlikely SourcesEight retailers that seemingly have plenty of wipes, whether you want to buy single orders or subscribe and (often) save.
    By Lauren Ro
  42. strategist investigates
    The Retailers (Big and Small) Doing Curbside Pickup Amid the PandemicThese big-box and local stores offer some form of curbside pickup for those who don’t want to wait for delivery or shop in person.
    By Lauren Ro
  43. strategist investigates
    How to Help Frontline Workers During the Coronavirus CrisisHow to donate food, money, face masks, or even just your time.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson and Raven Snook
  44. strategist investigates
    After an Involved Hunt, I Tracked Down Joe Exotic’s Pink Western Wedding ShirtA follower of mine from Oklahoma wrote to me to say he was sure Joe had shopped for the shirt at either Mettry’s or Steppin’ Out.
    By Mordechai Rubinstein
  45. outdoor leisure
    We Determined Which of the New Emergency Preparedness Kits Are Actually Worth ItWith the help of a survivalist.
    By Maxine Builder
  46. food
    The Park Slope Food Co-op Freezer Coat Has Been Spotted Outside the Co-opSo far at the Greenmarket, a Lower East Side gallery, and a Bushwick bar called Birdy’s.
    By Kayla Levy
  47. furniture
    The DIY Donald Judd Furniture GuideIt’s the rare project that simultaneously lets you flex a knowledge of art history and (some) capacity for manual labor.
    By Hilary Reid
  48. strategist investigates
    Why Does Every Fashionable Person in Berlin Wear Their Phones Around Their Neck?I once saw someone in my local Rewe supermarket grabbing oat milk who had coordinated her biscuit-coloured handykette with her camel coat.
    By Fiona O'Grady
  49. strategist investigates
    Why Are All the Cool Teens Wearing This Niagara Falls Sweatshirt?An investigation into Gen Z’s obsession with an oversize sweatshirt from an outdoorsy tourist destination.
    By Casey Lewis
  50. food
    Marzipan, the Fustiest Candy, Is Suddenly … Stylish?It’s popping up everywhere, from one T Magazine editor’s Thanksgiving table to trendy floral arrangements.
    By Hilary Reid
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