The Age of Dissonance: Yes, Thank You
For dinner parties, even sticklers suggest you have to write thank-you notes only if there was a written invitation. nytimes.com
Chanel's carousel; YSL's tough chic
Fashion may be an eternal merry-go-round but Karl Lagerfeld made a big statement with the carousel in the center of his Chanel runway on Friday. In the same space the night before, Stefano Pilati marched YSL into the future. iht.com
Modern Love: The College Essay Contest
The winner of the Modern Love College Essay contest writes a clear-eyed account of her generation’s often noncommittal dating scene. nytimes.com