Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Frida Kahlo's wardrobe, needle-free vaccinations, why GIFs are the future of communication and more in this week's look at the web

1. Mx: A Gender-Neutral Title The Oxford English Dictionary may soon include a gender-neutral title for those who don’t identify as a traditional Mr, Mrs or Ms. The prefix under consideration is Mx, a title that has already been accepted by some British institutions including the Royal Mail postal service, which currently offers the option on its website. The addition would make significant headway for …

Seven Ways to Wear Pineapples

Designers turn to the spiky tropical fruit as a muse and the results are tasty

The weather in NYC has been teasing a taste of summer lately, and with it comes an appetite for the sweet and tropical. Lasting much longer than a piña colada are these classy ways to wear your love for pineapple, without feeling like you’ve dressed up for a luau-themed barbecue. Designers have turned to the spiky fruit as their muse and the results are almost …

ListenUp

A music video from Jamie xx, #TBT by Chaka Khan and more in this week's music picks

Future Islands: The Chase With another stunning live performance, this time of brand new single “The Chase,” Future Islands further solidified their captivating appeal and consistent relevance. Frontman Samuel T. Herring is more than a dynamic vocalist and songwriter. He’s a force to be reckoned with, and every element of his person carries his message. “The Chase” is a kinetic, charismatic track that delivers everything …