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New York Times
29-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
We Need to Talk About the $75 Tank Air Tank Top
A few testers, myself included, were taken aback by just how tiny the tanks looked out of the box. But don't fret: The fabric has plenty of stretch. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter The Studio Tank and the Half Moon Halter (and a few other basics from Tank Air) are made of the same fabric, a blend of 88% polyester and 12% spandex. That fabric makeup is one of the main gripes that have surfaced in the Tank Air social media discourse, as polyester has a reputation for being cheaper in comparison with natural fibers such as cotton or silk. But in the hand, with just one smooth layer, it feels soft and substantial — as thick as a double-lined tank might feel. It certainly doesn't feel cheap. But that doesn't necessarily mean it's great quality. The fabric composition is 88% polyester 12% spandex (for reference, many leggings range from around 10% to 30% spandex). Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter To assess the fabric quality, I brought both tanks into the office of Preeti Gopinath, a textile designer and associate professor of textiles at Parsons School of Design in New York City. After feeling the tops and inspecting both their fabric and finishings, Gopinath said they are made with 'high-quality' polyester and knit in a very tight, compact manner. That tight knit, combined with the thickness of the polyester, is responsible for the tank tops' contouring effect and their ability to hold their shape after multiple wears. The edges and seams are finished neatly, both of which are signs of a well-made garment, she said. Based on her initial inspection, Gopinath said these tank tops have the potential to last quite a while, but she noted that longevity would require proper care. (According to the tag, you should machine-wash the tops on a delicate cycle and lay them flat or hang them to dry.) Functionally, the fabric also fared well against summer heat. Even in the humid New York City weather, this tank kept me relatively cool and dry considering how thick the fabric is. The polyester material effectively pulled sweat from my skin and allowed it to evaporate quickly, preventing the heavy, damp feeling I often experience with my 100% cotton tank tops. The tanks also survived multiple washes (and one accidental trip to the dryer) without pilling or losing their compressive shape. However, like many other articles made of soft fabrics, these tanks attracted lint and fuzz, which required occasional removal between wears. We haven't tested these tops for enough time to speak to their longevity, but they did resist initial wear and tear, feeling as good as new after a few weeks of consistent wear and washing. The compressive, body-hugging fit is comparable to that of an athletic tank top or ultra-comfortable shapewear but with a soft matte finish that gives it a more elevated look. 'It didn't, at all, look athletic-y or Spanx-y — there was none of that sheen that really bothers me,' said Wirecutter deputy director of newsletters and audience Sofia Sokolove. Every tester noted the body-hugging sensation as a win; one described it as 'waist-cinching,' and another deemed it 'shapely.' Some people hope that compressive tops like these can eliminate the need for a bra, and for the most part the Studio Tank delivered in that regard. All of the testers said the Studio Tank supported their chest even without a bra. Some considered the gentle support appropriate for wearing to the office, while others said it was acceptable only for more casual settings. Two panelists tested the white color (which Tank Air calls 'milk' on its website) and while one found it to be slightly see-through when worn without a bra, the other said it was perfectly opaque. The Half Moon Halter, however, didn't provide quite as much support or coverage as the Studio Tank, especially for testers with larger busts. Whether these tanks are fit for bra-less wear is ultimately a personal choice, but our panel did find the fabric to be quite supportive for a tank top, and the Studio Tank didn't reveal too much cleavage. Some people might argue these tops are too plain for the cost, but during testing our panel found their simple style to be a real benefit. Their straightforward design makes them especially easy to integrate into any wardrobe, improving their potential cost-per-wear. We tried them with everything from jeans and slacks to shorts and skirts, and they looked great worn alone (channeling a '90s minimalist vibe) or layered under button-ups and sweaters. Plus, the tanks come in a range of fun colors (something our panel enjoyed), should black or white seem too boring for a simple silhouette. The Studio Tank rode up as I walked. I have a long torso, so this unfortunately is pretty common with slightly cropped tops. But if you too have a long torso, take note. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter The most common complaint testers expressed concerned the slightly cropped length, which falls somewhere between a true crop (which typically hits around the waist) and standard full-length. That crop caused fabric bunching around the waist for some testers and quickly became a nuisance for them to keep pulling down. 'It was a really, really awkward length for me — too long to be a crop top but too short and not stretchy enough on the bottom to fit over my hips,' said editor Hannah Rimm, whose waist is significantly more narrow than her hips. Personally, I found the tanks to be slightly too short for my long torso. They hit just below my belly button, which would be fine if they stayed put, but as I walked, the bunching began. For other testers, like Sofia, the length was just right: 'It hugged in all the right places and hit at exactly the right length,' she said, adding that it was long enough to wear with work-appropriate pants without showing midriff but not so long that it overlaid low-rise jeans or shorts. Whether this tank works for you depends on your body and your preferences, but getting the right size, of course, can help. If you're not sure what size to order, I suggest taking Tank Air up on its offer to help: According to the Studio Tank product page, you can send an email with your bust, waist, and height measurements to info@ and the company can assist in finding the right size for you. We, however, didn't test this service. The straps aren't adjustable, but they are quite stretchy. Hannah Frye/NYT Wirecutter Both tank tops have pre-fixed — but stretchy — straps. In terms of comfort, the Studio Tank fared well with those pre-fixed straps, but the Half Moon Halter less so; multiple testers, especially those with larger busts, wished for an adjustable tie-halter instead of the pre-fixed length. With halter tops, it's generally a bit harder to nail the perfect fit, and adjustability would have helped those testers find the right balance of support for their chest. That said, for some of our testers the lack of adjustable plastic clips on the Studio Tank earned style points. One of the common queries online is whether these tank tops are worth their $75 price tag. The answer depends on a few factors. To understand what goes into making these tops, I spoke with Claire Robertson-Macleod, the founder of Tank Air. She's aware of the consumer skepticism concerning polyester, she said, but she stands by her choice for the sake of performance. 'We tested a bunch of fabrics, including those with natural fibers, but this one was so superior,' she said, explaining that the polyester fabric stood out for its compressive fit, durability over time, and colorfastness. Her goal was to make a tank top that would be in a customer's weekly rotation and stay nice for years to come. If these tank tops do last many years, as Gopinath suspects and as the brand founder says, they may be well worth $75. That's especially true for people who frequently wear tank tops of this style and find themselves regularly replacing old ones that are faded or stretched out. NYT Wirecutter But, quality aside, for an expensive item such as the Tank Air, it's important to consider how often you'll wear a tank top like this. While it may be a wear-anytime staple for many people, it doesn't make sense in everyone's wardrobe. If you rarely wear tank tops like this — spaghetti straps, slightly cropped, body-hugging — it might not be worth spending $75 on. But if you have a graveyard of once-vibrant close-fitting tank tops living in your pajama drawer, it might be time to consider investing in a category you wear so often. And if the piece lasts longer, you could save money in the long run. Personally, as a frequent tank top wearer, I know that if I were to add up the price of my cheaper and shorter-lived tank tops from the past few years, the total would be well over $75. Although this tank isn't quite long enough for me to purchase myself, I wouldn't be opposed to investing in a longer version should one come out someday. It's comfortable, the fabric feels great, and the simple look is a perfectly versatile fit for my wardrobe. So if you're in the same boat, I'd say that the Tank Air Studio Tank is worth considering. While it is undeniably expensive, it could finally help you get off the unsustainable merry-go-round of frequently buying and discarding cheap, short-lived tanks. This article was edited by Hannah Rimm and Maxine Builder. Shapewear has deservedly gotten a bad rap. We were determined to find better options, and—after extensive testing—emerged with seven (actually comfortable) winners. After carefully scrutinizing fit, feel, quality, and style, we found four white tees that are the best suited for a variety of occasions and body types. Timeless and versatile, jeans are a key player in any wardrobe. We found ten pairs that fit a range of body types, tastes, and budgets. What I Cover Hannah Frye is a staff writer reporting on beauty and style for Wirecutter. She was previously an editor at Mindbodygreen. She has been using skin-care items since she was 11 (which, she says, is a fact, not a recommendation). When she isn't making new Pinterest boards or shopping for vintage clothes on eBay, she's testing vegan recipes in her Brooklyn apartment.
Time of India
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jeena Raghavan: A life in color and form
Jeena Raghavan: A life in colour and form 'There's movement in your work.' That observation, made by an avid London art collector decades older than the 13-year-old Jeena Raghavan, planted an artistic seed that would later bloom into canvas. Today, Jeena Raghavan 's paintings can be found in galleries in New York's Lower East Side to penthouses in the Upper West Side to Bangalore. But her path to recognition was marked by twists, pivots, and persistence. Raghavan's story begins with her name itself, a departure from tradition that mirrors her artistic journey. She was named after her paternal grandmother, whose given name was Lakshmi but who was affectionately called 'Jigina' for her bold sequin choices at the time. Over the years, 'Jigina' evolved into 'Jeena,' and after falling in love with Italian culture, she decided to keep it. Raghavan now carries a name that means 'to live.' 'Growing up, I actually didn't like my name because it sounded off-beat,' she admits. 'But as I started traveling and realized how easily people could pronounce it, I began to see it differently. It became something unique and beautiful.' For Raghavan, living means 'Expressing myself. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo When I express myself with my art or my emotions to people I care about, that's when I feel like I'm really living.' The irony of Raghavan's journey is that formal art education nearly derailed her artistic aspirations. Despite having her first exhibition at 13 (a series of Ganesha paintings she created in London's Holland Park, and shortly after exhibited them onWimpole Street). She received a 'D' in art during her A-levels. 'I didn't show enough prep work behind my final painting. I just got in the flow and created this piece of a cow on Holi and the piece was titled 'Aftermath. ' While her school dismissed the work for lack of process documentation, a gallery contact who was also a mentor saw her work and declared it 'gallery-level work.' At the Parsons School of Design in New York, Raghavan initially pursued illustration, thinking it was 'a more lucrative career.' But a professor noticed that her illustrations looked more like paintings and encouraged her to pursue fine art. 'He said he felt bad putting typography next to these paintings,' she recalls. The artist in her studio, Bangalore What distinguishes Raghavan's work isn't just movement, but her extraordinary relationship with color. She describes herself as a 'color explorer,' creating sometimes what she estimates to be 75 different shades of red in a single piece. 'I am not easily satisfied with just a few colors,' she explains. 'I love to go into the depth of exploring a color and almost exhausting it, seeing how much I can get out of each color. ' This approach comes partly from intuition and partly from technique. 'Some paintings have a more structured plan, but others I follow my intuition and test myself. I tune out from everything and go into some sort of meditative state, channeling almost a hypnotic force.' 'When people see my work without any context, they often say things like, 'It feels like it's moving,' or 'It seems to be slowly coming towards me.'' For years, Raghavan resisted thinking of art as a career. Even after graduating from Parsons, she tried adjacent fields, working at Kate Spade, a gallery, and at Christie's, the auction house. At Christie's, her manager saw her drawing at her desk and remarked, 'I love those!.' That's when Jeena realized she's more of a painter than designer. The turning point came during COVID when she moved back to India and sold a few pieces to acquaintances. But even then, 'I didn't think of my art as a career. My mindset probably changed only about two years ago, after a series of exhibitions in New York started leading to some consistent sales and studio visits.' So when Raghavan was walking through SoHo and she casually mentioned to a gallery worker that she was an artist, that interaction led to her inclusion in a group show with 100 other emerging artists in Chelsea, her first real break. 'For me it was such a big deal that I was asked to show two large 4 by 5 feet paintings,' she says of the show, which featured a line to get in and attracted notable attendees including Famke Jennsen, the Hollywood actress best known for her role in the movie 'Taken'. That show led to others, and eventually to her first solo exhibition in January 2024 at the Revelation Gallery in the West Village. The opening night was nearly derailed by a storm, but 150 people still showed up. 'Two paintings sold on the opening night, and then five more later the next month,' she recalls. Shortly after, Raghavan created one of her most meaningful pieces yet: a portrait of Ramanujan. The painting, rich in symbolism and color, was recently installed at Stanford. Ramanujan | 36 x 36 in | Acrylic & pastel on canvas O ne of the most memorable moments in Raghavan's journey also came when tennis legends Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf became collectors of her work. Andre Agassi & Steffi Graf in Vegas with their painting 'I wanted to capture the warmth between them,' she says. 'Their lives found purpose at such a young age, and their tennis careers were filled with movement.' Raghavan's work embodies her global upbringing. Born in London, educated in India and New York, and now living between Bangalore and New York City,. herHer color palette draws from Indian textiles and spices, while her brush strokes and movement reflectmovement and pace reflect the energy of New York City. Her largest work 'Waiting for Ayyappa' is a 6-foot by 9-foot painting of a tigress from the story of the warrior deity Ayyappa, which exemplifies this fusion. The piece combines abstract background textures with figurative elements, religious narrative with contemporary technique. T this transition from struggling artist to selling professional hasn't diminished her connection to the work itself. 'I fluctuate between abstract and figurative language,' she explains. 'My figurative work is abstract enough that it's identifiable but not realistic. It's contemporary, modern. A sort of fusion of all the places I've lived.' For an artist whose name means 'to live,' Jeena Raghavan has found her way of living through colors that seem to breathe, movement that transcends stillness, and a vision that refuses to be contained by any single tradition or place.
Cosmopolitan
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Who Is Logan Lerman's Fiance? Get to Know Analuisa Corrigan
Remember when you were obsessed with Logan Lerman due to Percy Jackson? Well, prepare to get reacquainted with your thirsty former self thanks to Oh, Hi. And if you're wondering about Logan's personal life (same), turns out he's engaged to his long-time girlfriend, Analuisa Corrigan. Obviously, we have no choice but to find out literally everything about their relationship so let's hop right in! She's a San Diego-born artist who went to Parsons School of Design before becoming a successful ceramacist. Analuia told Architectural Digest, "Once I decided I didn't want to work on a screen all day, I went to clay. The fact that it was something that I was going to be creating with my hands that had function was amazing to me. I found it to be such a complicated and beautiful material." Not positive how they met, but here's an iconic story from their early days of dating that Logan told Bustle: "When my fiancée and I were early on dating, I used to lure her to hang out with me by getting these really special papayas. I'd order them and take photos and send them to her and be like, 'Look at these papayas! You want to hang out tonight? I mean, I have really good fruit.'" He added, "I'd be like, 'God, how can I message her?' This is psycho, but I'd record the opening to Sex and the City as if I was watching it, even though I wasn't. I'd be like, 'Hey, I'm watching Sex and the City…' and try to hang out that way. There's some really crazy shit that I've done, but we all do crazy shit when we're in love." FYI, pair first made their relationship public when Analuisa posted this birthday shoutout: And their accounts have pretty much been full of cute posts since then: And they've since attended several red carpets together: Logan revealed on The Tonight Show that he proposed in a Central Park rowboat, saying "I was in New York, I had no plan, when I got here I realized I needed some privacy and there was no privacy in New York. So we ended up in Central Park, my fiancée pointed out the rowboats and I was like, 'Oh, let's do it!' and that's when I learned I don't know how to row a boat at all. I was terrible at it. So she ended up rowing the boat, I'm just sitting back. Finally she rowed us to a quiet part of the lake there and I popped the question. It was great, it went really well." Wow okay, couldn't love them more.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch the shocking moment Post Malone falls off stage mid-gig – leaving fans screaming in fear
POST Malone fans were left screaming in fear at a recent gig as the music superstar fell off the stage. The genre-busting singer, 29, strutted down the walkway at his concert in Arizona with a red cup in hand. 4 Post Malone fell off the stage at a gig in Arizona Credit: TikTok / @koty_sage 4 He tumbled after trying to cheers with a fan Credit: TikTok / @koty_sage As he reached the end of the runway he crouched down to cheers a fan who was filming the moment. However, crowd-pleaser The incident happened as Post - real name Austin Richard Post - sang his and Blake Shelton's hit Pour Me A Drink. The fan filming the moment uploaded the footage online and wrote, "I didn't mean to almost break your back." Fortunately, Post wasn't injured and continued with the show, playing five more songs. Since the gig, Post's personal life has made headlines. Last night The outlet claims the pair went their separate ways about a month ago, having only gone public at the start of the year following his split from ex-fiancée Hee Sung 'Jamie' Park. Most read in Celebrity Post kept his relationship with Jamie private, aside from publicly acknowledging their engagement and the birth of their daughter in 2022. They are currently locked in a custody battle. Post Malone makes rare comments about daughter, 3, at New York concert amid custody battle with baby mama Jamie Park Christy is a student at Parsons School of Design in New York , studying strategic design and management. She's also an aspiring influencer, often posting trend-driven videos on TikTok — from what's in my bag to fashion hauls. She went to high school in Newport Beach, California , before moving to the East Coast. Christy worked as a sales associate, hostess and social media intern at Bella Venice while living in California. Following her relocation to New York, she first found employment as a social media manager, before becoming an assistant stylist at Kristina Askerova Studio. 4 Post has reportedly split from girlfriend Christy Lee Credit: Splash 4 The singer is on a huge stadium tour Credit: Getty
India.com
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Orry Teaches Neena Gupta Gen-Z Lingo, Hilarious Video Goes Viral
New Delhi: Internet personality Orry, also known as Orhan Awatramani, has once again captured the attention of Gen Z and beyond with a viral video featuring none other than the evergreen Neena Gupta. The unexpected pairing has taken social media by storm, as the duo deliver a delightful mix of humour, generational dialogue, and even a touch of skincare wisdom. Posted on Orry's official social media accounts, the video showcases a playful back-and-forth between the charismatic influencer and the veteran actor. From decoding modern phrases like 'Don't chase the bag, let the bag chase you' to dishing out Gen-Z slang, Orry hilariously interprets Gupta's timeless advice into bite-sized, shareable moments, proving that age is no barrier to online virality. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orhan Awatramani (@orry) What begins as a casual exchange quickly turns into a charming display of intergenerational chemistry. Gupta walks in with her signature elegance and walks out with a dash of Gen-Z flair, courtesy of Orry's high-energy antics and influencer savvy. Who is Orry? Orhan Awatramani, better known as Orry, has become a Gen-Z icon and social media fixture thanks to his universal presence in Bollywood's elite circles. A graduate in Fine Arts and Communication Design from Parsons School of Design in New York, Orry's professional life remains something of an enigma. His LinkedIn profile lists him as a Special Projects Manager at Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairperson's Office. In the past, Orry has dabbled in everything from graphic design to retail, and has called himself a singer-songwriter and fashion designer. He first captured national attention in 2023 with his frequent appearances at high-profile Bollywood events and later joined Bigg Boss 17 as a wildcard contestant, gaining even more popularity. He has made cameos in shows like Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives and Call Me Bae, and recently appeared in 'Nadaaniyan' in a brief scene alongside Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan.
