Frida Escobedo has forged an unusual path in architecture, founding her own studio at a young age. Now, she’s bringing two of New York’s storied cultural institutions into the future.

America’s Thrift Stores in Biloxi is a well-run operation that takes secondhand shopping seriously. The building on Beach Boulevard is hard to miss with its distinctive signage. That blue star catches ...

Button-downs hang in every imaginable pattern—from conservative pinstripes to Hawaiian prints loud enough to be heard from across the store. The women’s department expands this concept exponentially.