The Unexpected Way Jacques Pépin Helped Launch Tom Colicchio’s Career

As the head judge of Top Chef, bestselling cookbook author, and owner of Crafted Hospitality, Tom Colicchio is now one of the most recognizable figures in the food world. He tells Food & Wine how his early career in cooking was significantly impacted by Jacques Pépin’s seminal cookbook La Technique.

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The At Home Classic Manicure

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The History of Blush

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3 Key Warm Weather Fabrics

The return of double-digit temperatures doesn’t necessarily mean stripping away all your clothes. While it’s tempting to reduce your wardrobe to shorts, tanks and flip

Behind the Brand: Oliver Peoples

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Origins of the Overcoat

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The History of Swimwear

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How to Shop With a Friend

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A Lesson in Layering

Fall is here, temperatures are dropping, and the time for piling on clothes has arrived and, with that, the dreaded fear of looking like an

How to Wear Tweed

It’s time to forget everything you thought you knew about tweed. Reimagined for autumn/winter 2015, this heritage cloth – worn for centuries – now comes

Look of the Week by Mango

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Do Well: Recycle Your Garments

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History of Fashion: Plaid

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The History Behind PF Flyers

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide

In an effort to help you find the perfect gift for your mom this Mother’s Day (May 10), we’re serving up a list of the

How to Throw a Dinner Party

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