Best New Fashion Designers of 2007

by Pamela Liou Here's a thought: Every single designer in the fashion pantheon started out as a precocious newbie bent on mixing things up. With a little moxy and lots of talent, they built ironclad legacies, but established as they may be, they can't keep a stranglehold on the industry forever. Each year there are more and more lines—some good, but most…not—jumping into the ring. …

Eight Salty, Sweet, Mouth-Puckering Licorices

by Karen McGrane Licorice seemed wrong and bad to me as a child, one of those things like coffee ice cream or kissing in movies that made me deeply suspicious of adult desires. As my tastes have matured so has my preference for licorice and I seek out only the darkest, chewiest, and most complex flavors. Used as a sweetener and a medicinal since ancient …

Ralph Lauren Driving Sunglasses

Whether it's the retro '70s styling, the sinuous lines or our penchant for red accessories, these Ralph Lauren driving sunglasses recently made us take note in spite of their mega-brand pedigree. They're $220 and are available at select Ralph Lauren retail locations. Check their site to find an outpost near you.