Why Opera Is Suddenly A Fashion Trend

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3 minutes read Style Notes is a weekly column about how fashion meets the world. When Michael Kors set out to find the perfect New York location for his 45th anniversary show, there was only one place to choose: the Metropolitan Opera. The composer is a long-time fan of incorporating music into his shows—past seasons … Read more

The Los Angeles fashion trend of the year is politics

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I consider myself a fashionista, actively spending my grocery money on the next Talk magazine as we speak. So when I was invited to my first Los Angeles Fashion Week show, I made sure to arrive two hours early and reserve a seat near the stage, where I saw the models before anyone else in … Read more

The rise of skills: What you need to know about the latest travel trend

The rise of skills: What you need to know about the latest travel trend

Travel trends in 2026 include immersive and experiential travel as well as mindfulness, wellness, exotic travel and a focus on authenticity, nature and cultural interaction. Add one more to the mix – skill set. Skillcation is a combination of skill + vacation. While traditional vacations tend to focus on relaxing or sightseeing, the skill sets … Read more

The Biggest Travel Trend of 2026 Happens After Midnight

The Biggest Travel Trend of 2026 Happens After Midnight

Forget museums and restaurant reservations. Travelers in 2026 are planning entire trips around what happens after dark, and the night sky is emerging as the most attractive. Noctourism, tours that focus on dark clouds and natural after-hours events, have moved beyond the ordinary. Hotels and resorts across the country now double as open-air observatories, many … Read more