Director Ridley Scott has just delivered his epic take on the legend of Robin Hood, a character who gave many of us, in our youth, the notion that stealing from the rich to give to the poor was a perfectly logical, even noble, thing to do. As children we mimicked Robin’s archery skills and swordsmanship, practicing with makeshift cardboard “weapons” and wearing Halloween costume cast-offs like handmade felt hats and green tights. The characters in this film version are robed in a more subdued palette, with embellished trims and brocade fabrics finished with hammered gold rings and bejeweled headpieces. read more

Fall fashion runways—and now every city street corner, it seems—were replete with abundant incarnations of leg coverings, from shimmering sheers to heavily patterned opaques, in colors and textures that will make you giddy. Here is a rundown of the top trends in tights and where you can buy them today. read more