Katherine Gillespie

New York

Writer at New York Magazine

writer @nymag / starting to worry that being smart and interesting won’t save me [email protected]

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Articles

Explainer: How Tariffs Will Affect Shipping and Duties

1 week ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images Chaos has reigned since the Trump administration’s tariffs went into effect (and then were paused for all countries except China) last week with both luxury items and smaller everyday products already becoming more expensive.
13 Best Yoga Pants for Women | The Strategist

3 weeks ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

The best yoga pants for women overall are the Lululemon Wunder Train High-Rise Tights. I also found options from brands like Girlfriend Collective and Old Navy.
The Man Behind The Brutalist’s Disco Song Isn’t Sure Why It’s There Either

1 month ago | vulture.com | Katherine Gillespie

“This song is evergreen. I hear that it’s played in clubs, I hear it’s playing on summer vacations. I’m not surprised.” If you’re looking to sell The Brutalist’s three-and-a-half hour runtime to a friend who hasn’t yet seen the movie, tell them it ends with a really good disco song. La Bionda’s irresistible 1978 track “One for You, One for Me” is a credit-sequence needle drop rivaled only in dissonance by The The’s “Lonely Planet” closing out Megalopolis.
Strategist Roundtable: Are We Still Wearing Blundstones?

2 months ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie |Jeremy Rellosa

9 items in this article 3 items on sale! Photo: The Strategist Drop your eyes to the floor of any subway car right now and you’re almost guaranteed to see multiple pairs of Blundstones. The Australian brand’s pull-tab Chelsea boots have been the winter shoe of choice in Brooklyn and beyond for nearly a decade, and its newer styles (including clogs and a heeled boot) are becoming similarly ubiquitous.
Some of Cotopaxi’s Best Gear Is on Sale Right Now

2 months ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Sustainable travel and outdoor brand Cotopaxi constructs its clothes from colorful recycled fabric offcuts and guarantees its gear for a lifetime of reasonable use (there’s a repair program as well as a trade-in scheme for used items.) Those sustainability credentials aside, it also just designs clever and functional stuff, like our favorite carry-on backpack that opens up like a suitcase.
What Rachel Bilson Can’t Live Without

2 months ago | nymag.com | Rachel Bilson |Katherine Gillespie

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images, Joe McKendry If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like hair spray or an electric toothbrush. We asked actress Rachel Bilson — who recently partnered with SimpliSafe — about the lip balm, face cream, and ear cleaners she can’t live without. Dr. Pepper Flavored Lip Balm $20 I’ve loved Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers since junior high school.
These Snow Bunny Sorels Are 40 Percent Off

2 months ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Retailer I’ve interviewed numerous outdoor-footwear designers about which winter shoes to buy and avoid, and Sorel is a brand that gets a lot of praise. These faux-fur-trimmed ones look cute (very Kendall and Hailey doing après in Aspen) but are also practical. They’re made from rubber, which is the best material for waterproofing, with suede uppers and a plush lining inside.
Brooklyn Beckham’s 8 Favorite Things 2025

2 months ago | nymag.com | Brooklyn Beckham |Katherine Gillespie

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photo: Taylor Hill/Getty Images, Joe McKendry If you’re like us, you’ve probably wondered what everyday stuff famous people add to their carts — like hair spray or an electric toothbrush. We asked Brooklyn Beckham — who recently founded the artisanal hot-sauce brand Cloud23 — about the designer watch, classic sunglasses, and human-grade dog food that he can’t live without.
What to Pack for a Long-Distance Train Journey, According to Rail Fans

2 months ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers Packing is hard. Especially when you’re traveling somewhere new and are unsure what conditions to expect. In our series “The Trip List,” we ask frequent travelers how to prepare for journeys that benefit from a bit of know-how, from African safaris to Alaskan cruises.
New Stuff Alert: Dunkin’ Deodorants and Gohar Salomons

2 months ago | nymag.com | Katherine Gillespie

Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers For this week’s Don’t Dillydally, we’ve rounded up a range of newly released products we’re particularly excited about, including John C. Reilly’s Valentine’s Day chocolate, the return of a viral Olipop flavor, and silver Salomon sneakers.