On TikTok, everything is in pursuit of an aesthetic, including the books you read. BookTok is a competitive space that gets a ton of views — the hashtag currently has 132.8 billion views and counting.

The decorative arts often seem to be overflowing with so many specialized schools, styles and movements — Gothic, Federalist, Queen Anne, Rococo, Art Deco — it can be hard for the non-expert to stay ...

When your social media is dominated by all facets of fashion, every month or so you’ll hear about a supposed TikTok trend with a name that stops your scroll. Last year there was the frazzled ...

The field of aesthetics is concerned with the nature of beauty and art, along with the creation and appreciation of beauty. Aesthetic experiences can include artworks but also breathtaking landscapes, ...

When the leaves start to turn and a chill enters the air, many of us immediately think of one thing and one thing only: Halloween. The holiday is practically inextricable from autumn, and over the ...

The romantic style has become a favorite of Gen Z — and celebrities have taken note Catherine Santino is a Style Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She began as a contributor for PEOPLE in 2022 and joined the ...

Global confidence studies show aesthetic treatments are more desired than ever. Experts share how to cut corners safely, spend money practically and get realistic yet effective results. Who can forget ...

One influencer is suing another, accusing her of copying her minimalist aesthetic on social media. It turns out there is a lot of gray area in shades of beige. By Sandra E. Garcia The oversize beige ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Shane O'Neill of The Washington Post about the word "aesthetic" and its evolution from art criticism and design theory to online speak and the White House. So yesterday, ...