Tahirah Hairston Author Archive

10/9/2017 at 11:00 a.m.

I Think About This a Lot: Tyra Banks’s 2004 Single, ‘Shake Ya Body’

In retrospect, I’m impressed with Tyra’s strategic execution and rollout — I can’t decide if she’s the queen of multitasking or the original Joanne.

6/9/2017 at 11:43 a.m.

Alexandra Bell Makes Art for the Fake-News Era

The Brooklyn artist’s work skewers racial bias in the media.

2/22/2017 at 11:02 a.m.

Morgan Parker on Why Beyoncé Is a Metaphor for Every Black Woman

In her new book, the poet uses Beyoncé as a device to explore the lives of black women.

8/24/2015 at 7:00 a.m.

Fetty Wap on Loyalty, Style, and How His Mom Was His Trap Queen

“You can’t be the boss at your job and still let people get under your skin.”

7/15/2015 at 3:21 p.m.

Vape Life Hits New York Men’s Fashion Week

Richard Chai gave fashion-show attendees Pax vaporizers.

7/7/2015 at 9:00 a.m.

An Accessory Brand Made by Fashion Outsiders

The sisters behind Building Block started making handbags four years ago.

7/2/2015 at 2:47 p.m.

DJ May Kwok to Open Rockaway Beach Pop-up Shop

DJ May Kwok made us an exclusive mix to celebrate her new Rockaway Beach surf shop, the Notion.

6/22/2015 at 4:47 p.m.

We Can Relate to This Song About Guys

Tink just released a new R&B jam called “I Like.”

6/16/2015 at 9:00 a.m.

The Brand Helping to Make the Seaport Cool Again

Darlene and Lizzy Okpo have opened a new store in the revitalized neighborhood.

4/27/2015 at 9:30 a.m.

Meet the Owners of a Women’s-Only Sneaker Store

“We found that a lot of women were really liking what was out there for men.”

4/22/2015 at 4:15 p.m.

Photographer Nakeya Brown Explores Black Hair

“Hair is such a visual thing and people read it in different ways.”

4/10/2015 at 9:30 a.m.

The Most Stylish British ‘It’ Girls of All Time

From Twiggy to Twigs.

2/10/2015 at 9:00 a.m.

170 Designers Reveal Their Fall 2015 Inspirations

Just in time for Fashion Week.

12/4/2014 at 12:04 p.m.

Mario Testino and More Celebrate So It Goes

Dane DeHaan, Brit Marling, and DJ/vice-presidential nephew James Biden also showed up.

11/25/2014 at 4:10 p.m.

Jessie Ware on New Album and the Perfect Shirt

She talks about her love songs, collaborating with Miguel, and beauty products.

11/12/2014 at 3:00 p.m.

20 Chic, Comfortable Midi-Skirts to Wear All Fall

It’s skirt-and-boots season.

11/7/2014 at 2:00 p.m.

33 Cool, Practical Wallets to Organize Your Life

Yes, even some capable of holding the iPhone 6.

10/14/2014 at 8:45 a.m.

A Cool Necklace With a Bit of Shine

Just the right amount of sparkle.

10/13/2014 at 9:20 a.m.

A Great Fall Clutch in an Unusual Color

More interesting than brown.

10/1/2014 at 3:34 p.m.

A Cool Pink Bra That Benefits a Worthy Cause

Stella McCartney supports Breast Cancer Awareness month.