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Fashion United
12 hours ago
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- Fashion United
Women's footwear SS26 trend predictions
Footwear manufacturing is predominately done in China these days and as of this writing, the costs of tariffs importing into the USA are unknown. However, we now know what consumers are looking for and what will most likely be on offer for SS26. In keeping with other parts of the fashion industry, macro trends in footwear have slowed down in recent seasons. As we have witnessed recently, SS26 themes in clothing signal a nostalgia for past stylings, and in particular, the the 'preppy' looks made popular in the 1980s. Looking even further back, historical romance driven by popular TV shows like Bridgerton and the Gilded Age has engendered an interest in exquisite materials and textures. On the other hand, as travel to the East becomes more popular, consumers are gravitating towards that which is earthy and raw in the natural world. Finally, gender fluidity still resonates, with women donning menswear looks. The appropriate footwear is needed to accompany these trends in apparel. Dancing Feet Inspiration for these ballet-influenced slippers comes from the Regency dancing shoes of TV show Bridgerton, last year's micro trend ballet-core and the stylings of footwear designers like Sandy Liang. Materials will include soft leather, coated knit and metallic thread in a variety of colors. Credits: Acne Studio SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Simone Rocha SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Esber SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Alainpaul SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Borrowed From the Boys Gender fluid dressing continues to resonate, and along with it, menswear-inspired footwear styles. For SS26 they get a feminine twist. For example, a lace-up can be rendered in a transparent mesh material. Penny loafers and monk shoes can get interesting color washes and updated details such as off-kilter toe caps and low backs. Credits: Kent Curwen SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Loewe SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Prada SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Victoria Beckham SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight The Yacht Club Last year's preppy looks move forward into SS26 to include boating classics like deck shoes. Trending sneakers continue to be low riders. Techno thongs look best when color-blocked. Jelly' and other similar textures will be popular. Credits: Fiorucci SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Chloé SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Miu Miu SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Rave Review SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Craft Work Consumers are gravitating toward artisanal looking strappy summer sandals reminiscent of their Asian travels. Materials include detailed leather and vegan leather, woven straw and raffia in natural or spicy colors. Soles are either flat or on narrow platforms. Credits: Elie Saab SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Alberta Ferretti SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Ulla Johnson SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight Credits: Zimmermann SS25/©Launchmetrics/spotlight
Business Insider
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Look inside Glenview, a 19th-century mansion built for a Wall Street financier and featured in HBO's 'The Gilded Age'
Glenview is a Gilded Age mansion built by millionaire Wall Street banker John Bond Trevor in 1877. Visitors can tour the historic home located in Yonkers, New York. Glenview appears as Mrs. Astor's house in HBO's "The Gilded Age." For a limited time, fans of HBO's " The Gilded Age" can see Mrs. Astor's costumes from the show on display in the actual Gilded Age mansion where her scenes were filmed. Glenview, a 19th-century seasonal home built for millionaire banker John Bond Trevor and his family, has been painstakingly restored by the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, New York. Its ornate furnishings are so well-maintained that HBO used the mansion as a film set to portray Mrs. Caroline Schermerhorn Astor 's home on Fifth Avenue's " Millionaires' Row" in "The Gilded Age." Through October 6, Glenview will host an exhibit of costumes worn by Donna Murphy, who plays Astor in the series. "Seeing the dresses in the context of Glenview's period rooms will highlight the connections between our historic house and Gilded Age lifestyles of the Trevor family at Glenview and the Astors in New York City," said Laura Vookles, who chairs the Hudson River Museum's curatorial department. As a fan of "The Gilded Age" and a historic mansion enthusiast, I visited Glenview in July to check out the costumes and learn more about the Trevor family's life at the mansion. Take a look inside. Glenview is located at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers, New York. The home was constructed between 1876 and 1877 for John Bond Trevor, a millionaire banker and stockbroker who worked on Wall Street. Trevor purchased the 23-acre estate in 1876 and hired architect Charles W. Clinton to design the home. After his first wife died, leaving him with three children, Trevor moved into Glenview shortly after marrying his second wife, Emily Norwood Trevor. The Trevors' primary residence was in New York City, but they lived at Glenview from April to December each year. When in residence at Glenview, Trevor commuted into his office on Wall Street in New York City about 23 miles away. Trevor died in 1890. Norwood remained in the home until her death in 1922, when it was then sold for $400,000, or around $7.6 million in 2025 when adjusted for inflation. Our first stop on the tour was the Great Hall, where guests would enter the home. The hall featured woodwork by Daniel Pabst, a Victorian furniture designer based in Philadelphia, and an encaustic tile floor designed by the English company Maw and Co. A portrait of John Bond Trevor, seen right, is also on display in the hall. Our guide pointed out an ornate calling card holder on an entryway table, where visitors would leave their information if the Trevors weren't available. During the Gilded Age, members of high society used calling cards to announce their visits and maintain their social standing. When visiting another home, guests would present cards with identifying information to a servant, who would bring them to the mistress of the house to determine if they would be allowed inside. If the mistress wasn't available, guests would leave their cards on a tray. The Great Hall also featured a grand staircase with the only two remaining original light fixtures in the home. The lights were powered by gas because wealthy Gilded Age socialites believed that gas lighting was the most flattering to a woman's complexion, our tour guide said. When Norwood Trevor descended the staircase to greet guests, she wanted to look her best for her grand entrance. Once guests were admitted to Glenview, they were welcomed in the parlor. Guests would have been greeted with live music. The couch and chairs in the parlor are original to the home. Other furnishings included Italian marble sculptures and a stuffed peacock in front of the fireplace. The museum repainted the parlor's ceilings with the original designs to restore it to the way it looked during the Gilded Age. The wallpaper closely resembles the original design the Trevors chose as part of the Aesthetic Movement, which favored simpler, colorful geometric patterns over more ornate Victorian styles. The parlor appeared in HBO's "The Gilded Age" as Mrs. Astor's house, and features some of her costumes for a limited-time exhibition. The Hudson River Museum has costumes from "The Gilded Age" worn by Donna Murphy, who portrays Mrs. Astor, on display at Glenview through October 6. We proceeded into the Ebony Library, which was Trevor's domain as the man of the house. Trevor used the library as his study. The wooden cabinetry and fireplace were not made of actual ebony wood, but ebonized cherry wood made to look darker. Fans of "The Gilded Age" may recognize the fireplace from a scene in season one where Mrs. Astor tosses a party invitation from Mrs. Russell into the fire. The ceiling was decorated with chrysanthemums, a symbol of power used by Japan's imperial family. Chrysanthemums appear throughout Glenview, carved into the bricks of the home's exterior and in the pillars on the Grand Staircase. Next door, the sitting room served as Norwood Trevor's area for entertaining as well as a family room. The room's curved floor-to-ceiling windows were a status symbol of wealth in the Gilded Age due to the high price of glass. Its windows looked out onto stunning views of the Hudson River. The original home featured a wraparound balcony that could be accessed through the Sitting Room, but it was later removed in order to lower maintenance costs. The ceiling was decorated with more feminine floral patterns than the Ebony Library. Our tour guide said that Norwood Trevor was "obsessed with little gestures of hospitality," and chose the pattern to ensure that women who entered the room felt as comfortable and at home as possible. A display case featured Mary Trevor's wedding portrait and a fan she held on her wedding day. In 1892, the Trevors hosted the wedding reception of their oldest daughter, Mary Trevor. She married Grenville Winthrop, a Harvard Law graduate and attorney, in the Parlor of Glenview. A chair with a unique detail proved that Trevor also spent time in the sitting room. An original chair in the sitting room featured a button on the arm that allowed it to recline. It was considered unseemly for women to lounge during the Gilded Age, so it would have only been used by Trevor. The dining room featured another costume from "The Gilded Age," as well as a decorative panel to hide the entrance to the kitchen where servants worked. The medieval-style furnishings included walnut wainscoting along the walls and painted ceilings. The dining room features the only remaining original ceiling paintings at Glenview. A sideboard, also designed by woodworker Daniel Pabst, included a nod to one of Aesop's fables about how to be a gracious host. In the fable of the fox and the crane, the fox invites the crane for dinner and serves food in a shallow bowl, which the crane can't eat because of its beak. The crane then invites the fox for dinner and presents food in a tall glass, which the fox can't reach with its short snout. The moral of the story is to be hospitable and accommodating to guests. We ended the tour by returning to the Great Hall, where we stopped by an ornate tiled fireplace. A row of tiles above the fireplace depicted fairytales such as Beauty and the Beast and Rumpelstiltskin, which children could point to and indicate which story they'd like to hear. The bottom of the fireplace showed Guinevere, the wife of the legendary King Arthur. Glenview's Gilded Age grandeur isn't just for fans of the show — it's for anyone who enjoys history, architecture, and a taste of the finer things in life. Even if you haven't seen "The Gilded Age," visiting Glenview provides a look into the lives of Gilded Age millionaires outside of New York City, where seasonal estates provided an escape during the warmer months and small gestures of hospitality helped visitors feel at home.
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Business Insider
I stayed at a Florida Gilded Age hotel loved by the Vanderbilts, DuPonts, and Fords. It felt like traveling back in time.
The Belleview Hotel was built in 1896 by railroad magnate Henry B. Plant and opened in 1897. The peak of the Gilded Age brought booming developments to Florida, including Henry B. Plant's Plant System of railroads, which connected the previously isolated Tampa Bay area to cities in the Southeast. As a way to promote the new railroad lines to Florida's Gulf Coast, Plant built two hotels in the Tampa Bay area hoping to attract visitors: the 1891 Tampa Bay hotel in downtown Tampa and the 1896 Belleview Hotel in Belleair, a quiet town near the coastal Clearwater, Florida. It quickly became a beloved vacation spot for America's elites. Opening its doors to the public in January 1897, the Belleview Hotel was quickly nicknamed the "White Queen of the Gulf" due to its grandiose architecture. The Queen Anne-style wooden structure reached over 820,000 square feet and was believed to be, at one point, the largest wooden structure in the world, per the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Visitors arrived at the 400-room resort via train thanks to Plant's railroads, which connected directly to the property. Expanding over the following decades to include a 18-hole golf course and a country club on the property, the Belleview attracted wealthy visitors such as the Fords, the DuPonts, and the Vanderbilts and prominent figures like Thomas Edison, Babe Ruth, and US presidents Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter, as reported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Historic Hotels of America. Today, only a small portion of the original structure remains. By the 1980s, the hotel's grandeur had started to decline as the challenges of maintaining its iconic wooden structure grew and competing nearby hotels began shifting tourism patterns. Following a series of acquisitions and renovations throughout the 1990s, portions of the hotel fell into disrepair. Then, in the summer of 2004, the wooden structure sustained severe damage during the hurricane season. By 2009, after years of talks about demolishing the "White Queen of the Gulf," the hotel officially announced its closure. By then, the cost to renovate the hotel would have been over $200 million, requiring room rates as high as $600 nightly to balance the renovations, the Tampa Bay Times reported. In 2015, 90% of the original structure was demolished, and the resort's waterfront property was sold. Townhomes were built in what was once the Intracoastal view from the hotel. After the demolition, the preserved portion of the building was rotated 90 degrees and moved nearly 400 feet east of its original foundation to make way for the townhome and condo developments built throughout Belleview's original estate. These developments now surround the inn in a gated complex that includes the inn, country club, and residences. Visitors to the Belleview Inn can enjoy the preserved lobby and stay in the original rooms. In the preserved portion of the hotel, which has operated as a small inn since 2018 under new ownership, visitors can step into the past. Checking in, I felt transported. The original wooden floors and grand staircase welcome visitors into a uniquely immersive historical experience. The lobby showcased white paneled ceilings, dazzling glass chandeliers, and classic decor, as well as a majestic grand piano. As I walked in, my footsteps echoed throughout the quiet lobby. At the reception desk, I rang a bell to signal to the inn's small staff that I had arrived. Renovated interiors and old-fashioned hospitality keep the hotel's legacy present. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the hotel's long history, which is displayed everywhere — framed historic paintings and illustrations of the Belleview line its walls. My room was located on the second floor, and walking up the stairs up to my room felt like stepping into one of the many artworks on display. While the hallways have been renovated and modernized many times since the hotel's 1897 opening, with the most recent being prior to its 2018 reopening, the interior structure of the hotel remains, with the wide walkways and central staircase reflecting the hotel's history. Today, the inn hosts visitors in just 35 of its original rooms. At $260 for one night — or $230 for Florida residents, plus a $25 nightly resort fee — the standard king bedroom offers a comfortable and luxurious accommodation. Despite booking a standard bedroom, I was given a complimentary upgrade to a junior suite, as the hotel had light occupancy during my stay. The room I was placed in costs $325 a night, or $275 for Florida residents. I had a view of the hotel's pool, as well as the surrounding townhomes. My room had a large sofa, a lounge and a reading chair, a full-size desk and closet, and a separate "parlor area" with a coffee machine and mini refrigerator. The room also had two separate TVs, one facing the bed and another facing the living space. While mostly renovated, the room's wall details and window sashes appeared to nod to the hotel's history. The decoration, albeit modern, paid homage to the classic elegance of its past, with dark leather chairs and shiny metal details throughout the room. Hotel staff presented me with a glass of Champagne on my arrival. Guests have access to the hotel's pool and outdoor areas. From my room, I got a full view of the pool, which hotel guests can access throughout the day. The pool is overlooked by surrounding condos, offering a not-so-private experience. While the current pool was added during the 2018 renovation, based on pre-demolition photographs, Belleview's pools date back to 1899, when Henry B. Plant's son, Morton Freeman Plant, who ran the hotel after his father's death, built an Olympic-sized pool lined with Italian tiles, according to the hotel's website. Downstairs, guests can visit a café stocked with a wide variety of drinks and snacks. The hotel's café — its solution to the lack of on-site restaurant and bar — offers a variety of snacks, drinks, desserts, and Belleview Inn souvenirs. I found the service a bit confusing, as I never saw employees near the café. Nancy Cimney, the regional director of sales and marketing for Opal Collection, which runs the inn, told Business Insider its small staff is cross-trained, and while there isn't a member of staff solely focused on working at the café, team members are always available to help customers. The hotel was quiet during my weeknight stay, making it feel a bit like a ghost town at times. Cimney said weeknights during the summer months tend to be some of the inn's quieter periods, with occupancy peaking during the winter months and over spring break. I wondered what it would've been like staying in the same room a hundred years prior, during the heyday of the resort. Guests can also take advantage of an in-building gym and a small conference room. Although the hotel is no longer on the waterfront, guests have access to a private beach at a sister hotel in Clearwater. While the Belleview Inn is now presented as a golf-forward property farther inland, guests looking to experience the white sand beaches of the Florida Gulf Coast can head over to the Sandpearl Resort, a sister hotel, and enjoy its private beach. I took a 15-minute Uber to check out the beach and eat at the resort's on-site restaurant. Unlike the quiet surroundings of the Belleview Inn, the Sandpearl Resort is located on a very touristy area of the Clearwater beach. Back at the hotel, the grand piano offers guests entertainment on some nights, but not during my stay. During select summer Fridays, the Belleview Inn hosts piano nights in its lobby, with a dedicated pianist playing for hotel guests and members of the public. However, during my weeknight stay, the hotel remained quiet at night. Without a restaurant, bar, or spa on-site, the Belleview Inn felt more like a place to sit back, indulge in its rich history, and relax. In lieu of entertaining areas for guests, the hotel holds a room dedicated to its history. One of the rooms open to guests at the Belleview Inn is a history room showcasing different artifacts from the resort's past. The moody room has dark wood and leather details and is filled with pictures, paintings, and objects transporting guests through the hotel's history, almost serving as a museum. The next morning, I was greeted by a breakfast basket delivered straight to my door. After a long and restful night of sleep, a breakfast basket hand-delivered by hotel staff waited at my door. The baskets, delivered to guests each morning, are one of the inn's signature gestures and are included in the cost of the stay. Inside the basket, a small breakfast waited for me. The basket included a freshly baked croissant made in-house, a bottle of Florida orange juice, an apple, and a packet of jam and butter. While the hotel doesn't offer a traditional continental breakfast, the breakfast basket gave me the fuel I needed to start my day. Eating on the wrap-around porch gave me a quiet, reflective moment to contemplate the location's history. While the pool offered a nice place to splash and sunbathe, the porch was where I found my spot to lounge. Having my breakfast basket on one of the many chairs and side tables alongside the extensive porch — which extends the length of the hotel in both the front and back — gave me the opportunity to contemplate the rich history of the wooden structure. Across the street, the Belleair Country Club welcomes members and hotel guests alike. The exclusive country club and its 18-hole golf course — which is also the oldest golf club in Florida, dating back to the Belleview Hotel's opening in 1897, as reported by Links Magazine — sit across the street from the historic hotel. The golf course, which originally featured six holes and was part of the Belleview resort, was expanded under Morton F. Plant's ownership. It was operating as the Belleview Country Club by 1909, when it was lauded as one of the top golf locations in Florida, as reported by Historic Hotels of America. Today, guests at the Belleview Inn can enjoy the amenities at the country club, which include a restaurant, bar, golf courses, and spa. Staying at the Belleview Inn felt like stepping into a museum, and I'd do it again. Departing in the early morning, I left the Belleview Inn reflecting on its history, which was nearly impossible to escape as every wall — including inside my bathroom — displayed memories of the hotel's past. I had basked in the experience, listening to the audio tours shown in QR codes alongside custom paintings as I explored the hotel. Even after a complicated history of renovations, relocations, and demolitions, the hotel preserves its classic, 19th-century soul. If anything, I wish my stay would've lasted longer, and that I had packed an extravagant period dress, just for the thrill of it.
Time Magazine
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time Magazine
The Legacy of Robert La Follette's Progressive Vision
President Donald Trump's return to the White House has left many progressive Americans feeling disillusioned, resigned, and apathetic. Warnings about the dangers of the former president fell flat with a little more than half the electorate last fall. And many Trump supporters remain fiercely loyal—despite his most egregious violations of democratic principles. Democrats have spent the last several months struggling to fight back against Trump's policies—even those that are massively unpopular. The story of Senator and Governor Robert M. La Follette, a Republican from Wisconsin who is widely regarded as one of the greatest progressive politicians in American history, might offer some inspiration for progressives struggling today. His legacy suggests that securing political change requires persistent activism, tempered by patience. La Follette's history reminds activists that continuing to push steadily forward toward specific objectives offers them the best chance of eventually achieving their political goals. In 1873, just before becoming a student at the University of Wisconsin, La Follette heard Edward Ryan, soon to become the state's Chief Justice, give a commencement speech. Ryan bluntly defined the central questions of the coming era: 'Which shall rule—wealth or man; which shall lead—money or intellect; who shall fill public stations—educated and patriotic freemen, or the feudal serfs of corporate capital?' This question would animate La Follette's career as he tried to live up to UW president John Bascom's insistence that students accept the obligations of citizenship and their duty to serve the state. La Follette came to share Bascom's passion for social and economic justice, including his support of labor associations and women's rights. In preparation for a career in public service, he honed his considerable oratory skills and ultimately earned a law degree in 1880. La Follette became a part of the burgeoning progressive movement, that rose in response to conditions of the long Gilded Age. By the late 19th century, the economy was unregulated, unstable at best, and frequently rocked by recessions and depressions. Immigrants poured into cities, providing much of the labor force of a newly industrialized America, which saw its economy become the largest in the world—thanks in large part to their low wages. Dreams of the U.S. as a land of glorious opportunity seemed available exclusively to the already wealthy. Most Americans worked menial, often dangerous, jobs that were so low paying that entire families had to work to survive. After long hours in dangerous conditions, workers returned to urban ghettos rife with poverty, crime, and disease. Precious, nonrenewable resources were decimated, with no thought to their conservation, let alone preservation. Read More: As Schumer's Stock Falls, Here's Who's Vying to Lead Democrats Against Trump Too often, government appeared, at best, helpless to curb the harmful excesses, and, at worst, a willing collaborator in the profitable carnage. Politicians like New York's Boss George Plunkett spoke openly and approvingly of 'honest graft.' A seat in the Senate (often referred to as "the Millionaire's Club") could be purchased merely to increase a wealthy man's status. State legislators frequently chose U.S. senators thanks to backroom bribes. Powerful trusts cornered markets and set prices, controlling such necessities as beef, steel, sugar, oil, and money. The attitudes of the wealthy businessmen who dominated the Gilded Age were summarized by George Frederick Baer, the spokesman for the coal mine owners during the anthracite strike of 1902: 'The rights and interests of the laboring man will be protected and cared for—not by the labor agitators, but by the Christian men of property to whom God in His infinite wisdom has given control of the property rights of the country.' La Follette fiercely disagreed, and saw the ownership class as a 'hostile force' that threatened to 'thwart the will of the people and menace the perpetuity of representative government.' La Follette and his fellow progressives dedicated themselves to fighting for a better future of the nation. He won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1884 and served three terms. But his first two bids for Wisconsin's governorship failed because opponents bribed delegates at the state's Republican nominating convention. In 1900, he undertook a third bid, promising to eliminate the corruption of the increasingly powerful political bosses and machines by enacting the direct nomination of all political candidates. His determination to return power to the people galvanized voters and carried him to victory. Under La Follette's leadership, Wisconsin pioneered many initiatives to more equitably redistribute America's wealth and power. Most importantly, he took on big interests, especially the railroads and other powerful utilities. At La Follette's behest, the state legislature enacted a thoroughgoing and efficient reform of these industries. The governor also pioneered civil service reform, insisting that government jobs be awarded on merit. Additionally, his administration regulated lobbyists, enacted stronger provisions against corrupt practices, implemented environmental measures, and reformed Wisconsin's tax system to be more equitable, nearly doubling the amount paid by railroads. He also changed how the state elected officials, fulfilling his pledge to enact primary elections for all elected offices so no one could purchase them in back room deals. By 1906, when La Follette moved to the U.S. Senate, progressive governors across the nation were eagerly trying to duplicate many of his initiatives. In the Senate, La Follette continued his push to regulate the railroads, including by beefing up the powers of Interstate Commerce Commission, and limiting the number of consecutive hours railroads could require employees to work. He contributed significantly to the passage of two constitutional amendments: The 16th, which allowed the federal government to levy a graduated income tax (which La Follette saw as a path toward more equitable income redistribution) and the 17th, which established the direct election of U.S. senators, so that voters couldn't be corrupted like state legislators had been. In 1915, La Follette pushed through the Seaman's Act, which required ships to carry enough lifeboats for all passengers and crew. He saw the recent Titanic disaster as proof that the lives of the poor were less valued, and argued that all lives were worthy of equal protection. Perhaps La Follette's most controversial act as a senator was his outspoken opposition to U.S. entry into World War I. President Woodrow Wilson presented the war as a culmination of progressive reform ideas, promising it would 'make the world safe for democracy.' La Follette dismissed this assertion, warning that war was "a dreadful diversion for peoples demanding juster distribution of wealth. War is the money changer's opportunity, and the social reformer's doom.' Read More: How Wisconsin Became the Ultimate Purple State This position fueled massive blowback. Despite this national vilification, however, Wisconsin voters reelected La Follette in 1922. In 1924—only a year before he died—La Follette ran for president as an independent and captured 17% of the vote. And after he died, his son was elected to the Senate for another 21 years. One of La Follette's greatest gifts was the ability to recognize that achieving progressives' goals was not a short term project. 'We are,' he said, 'slow to realize that democracy is a life and involves continual struggle.' He set out to inspire the like minded to take part in what he envisioned as a perpetual movement. La Follette counseled both immediate action…and patience: 'It will not be possible to restore industrial and commercial freedom at once.' But it was important to begin the process. For as much as La Follette achieved, his prediction that the struggle would be long proved accurate. Much of the original progressive agenda, with its emphasis on federal regulation, stalled during the final years of La Follette's career. After World War I, the nation experienced a period of disillusionment and reform fatigue. The successes as well as the failures of the progressive movement contributed to its stagnation: with the worst excesses remedied, it was hard to create consensus on next steps. Progressives also encountered reversals as the wealthy fought to regain undue political influence. La Follette anticipated this regression too, noting that 'tyranny and oppression are just as possible under democratic forms [of government] as any other.' Yet, he counseled hope rather than despair. Again, this proved prescient. Reformers kept fighting after La Follette died in 1925, and their perseverance paid off during the New Deal in the 1930s. Later, the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s reactivated other dormant progressive ideas. During his presidential campaign, La Follette urged his fellow citizens to recognize that 'There is an unending struggle to make and keep government representative…Mere passive citizenship is not enough. Men must be aggressive for what is right if government is to be saved from those who are aggressive for what is wrong.' That statement—and La Follette's philosophy more broadly— provides a blueprint for liberals navigating the Trump era. For disillusioned progressives feeling powerless to stop President Trump's initiatives, La Follette's career exemplifies the value of rejecting the siren song of frustration and complacency in favor of persistence in pursuing progressive ideals. Only continuous efforts and vigilance can safeguard American democracy and create a more equal and just society. Nancy C. Unger is professor of history at Santa Clara University, and the author of the prize-winning biography Fighting Bob La Follette: The Righteous Reformer. Made by History takes readers beyond the headlines with articles written and edited by professional historians. Learn more about Made by History at TIME here. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.
Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Hot Girl Summer: Where to go and what to eat with your besties in Rhode Island this summer
This summer is about being independent, indulging in what you'd like, and not waiting for an invite to live. Forget the Hamptons. Put your sunscreen on, and let's get into it. Advertisement The Castle Hill Inn in Newport, R.I. offers views of the coastline and passing by sailboats. Heather Diehl/For The Boston Globe SAILING & OTHER WATER ACTIVITIES Newport will always be the 'Sailing Capital of the World.' It even has Advertisement Take a to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Three Angeles Fund. There are Paddle board or kayak along the Pettaquamscutt River in Narragansett – Folk Vintage Co. is one of the many popular vintage clothing shops along Thames Street in Newport, R.I. Heather Diehl/For The Boston Globe VINTAGE FINDS & OTHER SHOPPING In Providence, Advertisement Along Newport's most bustling area, Thames Street, you can walk right past the tourist spots selling T-shirts and knickknacks and go into you can expect to find a pair of flattering bell bottoms, and disco balls glisten from the ceiling. Your friends can sit on their plushy sofas while you try on a new fit. For a whole district of shops, head to American socialite Doris Duke's Rough Point mansion along the Cliff Walk in Newport, R.I. Corey Favino GET IN YOUR STEPS You're eating and drinking well, but need to release some serotonin during the day. Get in your steps by walking the grounds at path along the ocean with beautiful views of the waves crashing against the rocky coast, beaches, and Gilded Age mansions. It's also free. The Take a tour of one of the famous Newport mansions — like the Breakers, Rosecliff, or Marble House. Or you can head to heiress and socialite Doris Duke's Advertisement Sachuest Point is one of five national wildlife sanctuaries in Rhode Island. Discover Newport THE PERFECT DAY TRIP Catch The Mohegan Bluffs on Block Island have cliffs that rise more than 200 feet above the ocean. HANDOUT In the morning, go to the Head to the Mohegan Bluffs, where cliffs rise roughly 200 feet above the ocean. A wooden staircase provides beach access. The Audette, a French restaurant of Thames Street in Newport, R.I., offers indoor and outdoor seating. Heather Diehl/For The Boston Globe WHERE TO EAT IN NEWPORT Newport will likely forever be glamorous, and an idyllic destination for a group. Seaside restaurants are often churning out delicious seafood and serving spritzes. Surrounded by many casual restaurants, Advertisement Head to A chef at Giusto shreds truffles on fried ricotta balls. Discover Newport A platter of shellfish from Little Clam, a new restaurant inside the Wayfinder Hotel in Newport, R.I. Little Clam New to the edge of Newport Harbor as of 2023, Bartenders prepare drinks while patrons socialize at the Gift Horse in Providence, R.I. Brett Phelps for The Boston Globe IN PROVIDENCE If you're spontaneous, snag some bar seats at Advertisement If you're a planner, make a reservation at Head to the East Side to check out Crudo, squid salad, and oysters from Dune Brothers, a vendor at Track 15, a food hall in Providence, Rhode Island. Alexa Gagosz And then there's the legendary For brunch in Providence, head to ELSEWHERE If you're tooting around outside of Providence and Newport, head to Westerly to go to In Bristol, go to The deviled egg "Jello" shot at Club Frills, a new funky bar in Providence, R.I. Maurisa Arieta WHERE TO GRAB A DRINK I'm calling the deviled ramos, a deviled egg 'jello shot,' the shot of the summer. It's gin, condensed milk, passion fruit, and orange blossom in the shape of a deviled egg and served on ice in a silver bowl. You can find it at Go to A Champagne-style cocktail with red beet sugar, amaro sweet vermouth, and sparkling wine at LOMA, a Latin-American influenced bar and lounge close to Depasquale Plaza off Atwells Avenue in Providence. Lane Turner/Globe Staff In downtown, If it's daytime and you require a view of the city when sipping on a cocktail, take the elevator to the top floor of the Aloft hotel in downtown Providence to find The Castle Hill Inn, a 40-acre estate in Newport, R.I., offers and outdoor seating area with views of the coastline and passing sailboats. Heather Diehl/For The Boston Globe In Newport, sit in Adirondack chairs on the lawn at Bartender Zachary Joslyn pours absinthe in the Secret Bar at the Vanderbilt hotel in downtown Newport. Christopher Muther/Globe Staff Make your way to The Vanderbilt, a hotel inside a mansion, to their Parlour room during ' At night, head to Alexa Gagosz can be reached at
