If you've noticed a remarkable amount of pastels in fall, people wearing a surprising number of impractical yet whimsical accessories, or an abundance of shells and flowers motifs, don't worry, babe.

When facing the guillotine In December of 1793, Madame du Barry, the last mistress of King Louis XV, infamously made her final request, “Please, Mr. Executioner, just a little moment more!” Du Barry, ...

Minimalism has dominated the scene for years. Clean lines, white walls, and neutral wardrobes became the standard. Yet the tide is shifting. People are craving color, drama, and a touch of indulgence.

To stand at the entrance of the Painswick Rococo Garden today, with the hanging beech wood glowing copper in the autumnal light and, below it, the crown of white finials of the 18th-century Exedra ...

Ms. Keegin is a photo editor and creative consultant. This is an installment of Visual Studies, a series that explores how images move through and shape culture. Lately the American president has been ...