Articles from The Strategist https://nymag.com/strategist/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:39:50 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 2026 Feed delivered by Clay https://pyxis.nymag.com/v1/imgs/f6d/8a2/f5332f99fc4b6608f25d51265651699e4e-olivia-rodrigo.1x.rsocial.w1200.png https://nymag.com/strategist/ the strategist,tech,women's accessories,saw something; said something the strategist,trust me i should know,wellness,productivity the strategist,home,sleep,bedding,ask a cool person the strategist,sales,friday sales the strategist,sales,micro sales,style,unisex fashion,activewear the strategist,deal of the day,sales,style,women's fashion,women's shoes,women’s shoes the strategist,strategist hunt,style,men's fashion,men's shoes kitchen,best in class,small appliances,strategist the strategist,strategist hunt,style,women's fashion,women's apparel the strategist,testing testing,women's style the strategist,what i can't live without,celebrity shopping the strategist,sales,micro sales,organization,home the strategist,this thing's incredible,kids and babies,school,baby feeding,review pets,the strategist,travel accessories,cats,best in class,dogs the strategist,sales,micro sales,beauty the strategist,kitchen,small appliances the strategist,gifts,gifts for family and friends,gifts by recipeint,gifts for family,gifts by occasion,mother’s day gifts,gifts for her the strategist,deal of the day,sales,style,unisex fashion,apparel the strategist,style,unisex fashion,shoes,saw something; said something the strategist,steal my vacation,travel,smv 2026,share of voice http://nymag.com/strategist/article/olivia-rodrigo-pink-headphones-drop-dead-music-video.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:32:43 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/olivia-rodrigo-pink-headphones-drop-dead-music-video.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/olivia-rodrigo-pink-headphones-drop-dead-music-video.html#comments the strategist tech women's accessories saw something; said something Liza Corsillo When I watched Olivia Rodrigo’s new music video for “Drop Dead” this morning, the first thing I noticed were her retro pink foam headphones that look a whole lot like More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/we-designed-the-hobonichi-techo.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:41:21 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/we-designed-the-hobonichi-techo.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/we-designed-the-hobonichi-techo.html#comments the strategist trust me i should know wellness productivity Dominique Pariso The Hobonichi Techo planner was the first thing I bought myself when I got hired at the Strategist eight years ago, and I have faithfully bought a new one every year since. Originally designed in 2001, as the brainchild of Japanese polymath Shigesato Itoi, editor-in-chief of the website More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-patterned-sheets.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:02:19 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-patterned-sheets.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-patterned-sheets.html#comments the strategist home sleep bedding ask a cool person Lauren Ro Ever since MillerKnoll creative director Kelsey Keith told us about the patterned sheets she uses in her daughters’ rooms for More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/sale-brooklinen-kiehls-everlane.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:25:46 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/sale-brooklinen-kiehls-everlane.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/sale-brooklinen-kiehls-everlane.html#comments the strategist sales friday sales Sam Daly There are lots of sales in the beauty world this week, the best being the ones going on at Sephora and More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/lands-end-swimwear-sale-april-2026.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:24:31 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/lands-end-swimwear-sale-april-2026.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/lands-end-swimwear-sale-april-2026.html#comments the strategist sales micro sales style unisex fashion activewear Katherine Gillespie I almost turned on my air conditioner in order to get to sleep last night, which can only mean one thing: Beach season is around the corner. Right on time, everything swim-related is 50 percent of at Lands’ End from now through Monday, April 20. The four-day sale covers men’s, women’s, and kids’ ... More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/2026/04/everlane-the-day-sneaker-sale.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:46:34 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/2026/04/everlane-the-day-sneaker-sale.html http://nymag.com/strategist/2026/04/everlane-the-day-sneaker-sale.html#comments the strategist deal of the day sales style women's fashion women's shoes women’s shoes Emma Wartzman I know what you’re thinking: With all the cool sneakers out there, ones from Everlane seem like somewhat of an odd pick. But the brand actually makes great shoes. I’ve been wearing its More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-approach-shoes-for-men.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-approach-shoes-for-men.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-approach-shoes-for-men.html#comments the strategist strategist hunt style men's fashion men's shoes Michael Zhao I’ve been wearing Salomons on and off since I was a teen, but as my most recent pair of basic black XT Wings nears their end (after an impressive six-year run), I’m ready to move on. After considering a wide range of trail runners, hiking shoes, and other outdoorsy options, approach shoes stood o... More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-immersion-blenders.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:43:00 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-immersion-blenders.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-immersion-blenders.html#comments kitchen best in class small appliances strategist Emma Wartzman While many people think storing a blender in their kitchen is worth the space it takes up, I find the smaller (and overall less expensive) immersion blender can handle a lot of the same cooking tasks with less fuss. Sure, I keep a large machine on hand for big-batch More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/my-hunt-for-non-babyish-white-overalls.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:01 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/my-hunt-for-non-babyish-white-overalls.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/my-hunt-for-non-babyish-white-overalls.html#comments the strategist strategist hunt style women's fashion women's apparel Tessa Kauppila In college, I worked at Urban Outfitters, where employee perks included discounted going-out tops and first dibs at the returns. One day, a p... More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/april-strategist-testing-2026.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:15 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/april-strategist-testing-2026.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/april-strategist-testing-2026.html#comments the strategist testing testing women's style Najwa Jamal The Strategist staff are in constant research mode — weighing products for Best in Class inclusion, finding the newest releases in their respective beats, and reassessing old favorites. We thought we’d let you behind the curtain a bit and share what we’ve been testing this month. More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/phoebe-gates-favorite-things.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:15 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/phoebe-gates-favorite-things.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/phoebe-gates-favorite-things.html#comments the strategist what i can't live without celebrity shopping Phoebe Gates Amelia Jerden If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like hair spray or an More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/yamazaki-anniversary-sale-2026.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:15 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/yamazaki-anniversary-sale-2026.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/yamazaki-anniversary-sale-2026.html#comments the strategist sales micro sales organization home Cassie Hurwitz I’ve lived in plenty of shoe-box New York apartments, but my recent move takes the cake — it’s a studio turned one-bed, unrenovated since the 1960s, with all the charm (and character) you’d expect. Fitting my stuff in the small kitchen and bathroom is a nightmare, and the only saving grace has be... More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/lalo-stainless-steel-bento-box-review.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:36:46 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/lalo-stainless-steel-bento-box-review.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/lalo-stainless-steel-bento-box-review.html#comments the strategist this thing's incredible kids and babies school baby feeding review Liza Corsillo As concerns about microplastics multiply and parents cast a suspicious eye toward their kids’ lunch boxes, an influx of stainless-steel alter... More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-airline-approved-pet-carriers.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-airline-approved-pet-carriers.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-airline-approved-pet-carriers.html#comments pets the strategist travel accessories cats best in class dogs Brenley Goertzen Airports can be stressful even when you’re flying alone — whether it’s waiting in long lines or trying not to lose anything in a security bin — but if you’re planning on traveling with your cat or dog onboard, you’ll have a whole other set of things to think about. The first: finding a pet carrie... More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/nordstrom-beauty-savings-event-2026.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:53:59 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/nordstrom-beauty-savings-event-2026.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/nordstrom-beauty-savings-event-2026.html#comments the strategist sales micro sales beauty Kitty Guo There are lots of beauty sales going on right now (Sephora’s Savings Event and More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/vitamix-immersion-blender-review.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:17:50 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/vitamix-immersion-blender-review.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/vitamix-immersion-blender-review.html#comments the strategist kitchen small appliances Emma Wartzman When I originally set out to select our best overall immersion blender several years ago, I started where I always do: by asking the pros about what they use in their own homes. Four of them told me they loved the More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/gifts-for-grandmothers.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:57:00 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/gifts-for-grandmothers.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/gifts-for-grandmothers.html#comments the strategist gifts gifts for family and friends gifts by recipeint gifts for family gifts by occasion mother’s day gifts gifts for her Arielle Avila For this story, I FaceTimed with my grandmother to ask her what types of gifts she likes to receive. She replied that all she wants is to spend more time with me, which was charming and sweet but not exactly helpful (sorry, Grandma). More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/2026/04/brooklinen-super-plush-shorty-robe-sale.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:40:04 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/2026/04/brooklinen-super-plush-shorty-robe-sale.html http://nymag.com/strategist/2026/04/brooklinen-super-plush-shorty-robe-sale.html#comments the strategist deal of the day sales style unisex fashion apparel Sam Daly One of the best sales Brooklinen runs is here: The brand’s anniversary sale just went live, and everything is 25 percent off. (Bundles are 40 percent off if you’re in a splurge-y mood.) Our best overall More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/rainbow-flip-flops-sandals-trend.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:24:05 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/rainbow-flip-flops-sandals-trend.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/rainbow-flip-flops-sandals-trend.html#comments the strategist style unisex fashion shoes saw something; said something Bella Druckman At Brick Street, the preferred bar among students at Ohio’s Miami University, Saturday has become an unofficial flip-flop day — at least according to the frat bros. Back in 2024, you would have spotted them sipping their beers in Birkenstocks, but over the past year, Rainbow flip-flops have stead... More »]]> http://nymag.com/strategist/article/northern-michigan-road-trip-itinerary-things-to-do.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=social_acct&utm_campaign=feed-part Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 http://nymag.com/strategist/article/northern-michigan-road-trip-itinerary-things-to-do.html http://nymag.com/strategist/article/northern-michigan-road-trip-itinerary-things-to-do.html#comments the strategist steal my vacation travel smv 2026 share of voice Nathalie Jordi Ahead of peak summer travel season, we’re revisiting some of our favorite vacation itineraries, such as hotelier Nathalie Jordi’s Michigan roadtrip below. All of her recommendations have been checked to ensure they’re still steal-able. More »]]>