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  1. The Best of New York Beauty 2017Brow tats, IMAX workouts, the drybar of hair color, and more
  2. The Best of New York Shopping 2017Hefty sweatpants, alt Marimekko, and Bronx couture.
  3. gifts
    The 16 Best Hostess Gifts, According to Professional Party AttendersGifts to get you invited back, including a dewy skin mist, handsome coasters, a cocktail set, and rainbow napkins.
  4. best bets
    Australian Denim, a Holistic-Care Pharmacy, and a Women’s-Only SalonWhat’s new in New York stores.
  5. q&a
    Remy Ma Opens Up About Her MiscarriageThe rapper is back with a new album and a message for her fans.
  6. the best. really.
    The Most Comfortable Travel Pillow Is Essentially a Padded ScarfWe scoured the newest shapes and fabrics — infinity circles made of bamboo; inflatable body cushions favored by travel editors — and tried sleeping.
  7. sneakers
    Stan Smith Knows You Think He’s Just a SneakerHe’s no Serena Williams, but he scored big in footwear.
  8. best bets
    Drake’s Streetwear Store, Sculptural Vases for Valentine’s Flowers, and MoreWhat’s new in New York stores.
  9. best bets
    What Are the Best Wool Slippers?For padding around the house on snowy Sundays.
  10. best bets
    Simone Rocha’s First U.S. Store, AYR Opens in Soho, and Arty Chip-and-Dip BowlsWhat’s new in New York stores.
  11. best bets
    Yoga in Bed-Stuy, BPA-Free Water Bottles, and a Trainer’s Dumbbell ExercisesWhat’s new in New York stores, fitness edition.
  12. health and fitness
    5 New York Trainers on Their Favorite Workout GearThe dumbbells, leggings, and jump ropes they swear by.
  13. health and fitness
    The Supersoft Winter Running Socks That Keep You Dry and WarmWe talked to marathoners, tested their choices, and found a favorite.
  14. best bets
    Glossier’s First Store, Colorful Champagne Glasses, and a High-End Dog EmporiumWhat’s new in New York stores.
  15. best bet
    The Most Elegant Candles for Your Holiday Dinner TableThey come in 18 warm and vibrant shades and each one lasts up to 20 hours.
  16. best bets
    Arianna Huffington’s Pop-up Store, Designer Dreidels, and Dannijo’s ShowroomWhat’s new in New York stores.
  17. gifts they might actually want
    The 9 Toys to Buy Once Hatchimals Sell Out (or If Your Kid Already Has One)For those looking to diversify their interactive pet collection.
  18. the hard to shop fors
    What Should I Gift a Fuccboi?“I don’t want to say Nike’s not cool anymore, but I will definitely say that Adidas has taken a leap into Nike’s space.”
  19. 5 Wedding Experts Share Their Insider TipsEssential advice from a stationer, ring designer, spray tanner, and more.
  20. winter weddings 2017
    18 Minimalist Wedding Bouquets That Won’t Hide Your DressSo all eyes are on you.
  21. wedding checklist
    8 Statement-Making Wedding InvitationsDraw them in with a dramatic palette.
  22. music
    Sharon Jones on Beating Cancer, Her New Album“I’m 58 years old, and things are finally happening for me.”
  23. painless shopping
    14 Weird and Wonderful Shark Tank Products on AmazonIncluding a pillow … with a hood.
  24. everything guide
    Why You Suck at Stuff, and How to Get BetterFrom throwing pots to giving massages: finding the pleasure in being bad at something, and learning how to do it right.
  25. everything guide
    Why You Suck at Stuff, and How to Get BetterFrom throwing pots to giving massages: finding the pleasure in being bad at something, and learning how to do it right.
  26. best bets
    Salad Servers for Thanksgiving, Pearl River Mart Reopens, and Holiday Pop-UpsWhat’s new in New York stores.
  27. best bets
    Nesting Tables, How to Buy Raw Denim, and a New Multisensory Wellness CenterWhat’s new in New York stores.
  28. best bets
    Colorful Teapots, a Halloween Manicure, and Two Japanese Sister Brands DebutWhat’s new in New York stores.
  29. this thing’s incredible
    YogaToes Cured My Lifelong Fear of BunionsThe stretch feels like a backbend—but for your feet.
  30. the best. really.
    The 5 Best Turntables According to Professional DJsDon’t buy a record player. Turns out what you actually want is a turntable.
  31. the best. really.
    The Best Barbecue Grill Is … Actually a SmokerSo says the winningest man in barbecue, Myron Mixon.
  32. best bets
    Fuzzy Throw Pillows, Upcycled Handbags, and a Williamsburg Boutique for KidsWhat’s new in New York stores.
  33. the strategist
    YogaToes Cured My Lifelong Fear of BunionsThe stretch feels like a backbend—but for your feet.
  34. best bets
    Brooklyn Bazaar’s Return, Designer Fishbowls, and How to Pack a Moving BoxWhat’s new in New York stores.
  35. encounter
    Fashion Week’s Hottest Male Model Loves Roller Coasters and Older WomenA trip to Coney Island with Jordan Barrett.
  36. best bet
    What Are the Best Earplugs for Sleeping?We talked to the sleep doctors.
  37. best bets
    Roll-Top Backpacks, Unexpected Dorm Décor, and More Back-to-School EssentialsWhat’s new in New York stores.
  38. the strategist
    The Best Cooler Is an Indestructible CoolerEveryone in Salt Lake City is going nuts for this cooler.
  39. the urbanist
    A Guide to Sober Partying Around the WorldIncluding collagen-enhanced, nonalcoholic beer in Tokyo and L.A.’s sound-bath socials.
  40. fall preview 2016
    21 Great New Stores Opening in New York This FallFrom big-box outposts to big-in-Japan menswear.
  41. sneakerheads
    This 16-Year-Old Has Made Millions Selling Rare SneakersA day in the life of Benjamin Kickz.
  42. best bets
    Best Bets: Week of August 8, 2016What’s new in New York stores.
  43. best bets
    Best Bets: Week of July 25, 2016 What’s new in New York stores.
  44. The Best Fan Is Actually Not UglyWe scoured the design market to find a powerful apartment fan that won’t look hideous.
  45. the strategist
    The Best Barbecue Grill Is … Actually a SmokerSo says the winningest man in barbecue, Myron Mixon.
  46. the strategist
    The Best Beach Umbrella Is a World War II–Era Beach UmbrellaThis thing is indestructible.
  47. best bets
    Best Bets: Week of July 11, 2016What’s new in New York stores.
  48. RIP Scoop, Home of the 2000s ‘It’ Shopping BagThe store might be gone, but those vinyl totes will last forever.
  49. the strategist
    A Coast Guard–Approved, Foam-Filled Life JacketBoating enthusiasts and aquatic-gear designers steered us away from the inflatable ones.
  50. best bets
    Best Bets: A ’70s-Western-Inspired Store, Portable Grills, and Two Facial BarsWhat’s new in New York stores.
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