Steven Kurutz

I am a New York Times reporter covering cultural trends, social media and the world of design.

What I Cover

I have a special interest in stories of people who may live outside big cities or come from unorthodox backgrounds but who are doing interesting things and shaping the culture.

My Background

I was born and raised in rural Pennsylvania and moved to New York in 1999. I began my journalism career at Entertainment Weekly, and was also formerly a staff reporter at The Wall Street Journal. I started writing for The New York Times in 2001, for the late, great City Weekly section, and joined The Times full-time in 2011 as a reporter for the Home section. In 2015, I came to the Styles desk. My longform essay “Fruitland,” about the music of Donnie and Joe Emerson, was adapted for the feature film “Dreamin’ Wild.” I am also the author of “American Flannel,” a book about the challenges of manufacturing clothing in America. The book grew out of my reporting for The Times, specifically a profile of Bayard Winthrop, an entrepreneur determined to make that most American of garments, the flannel shirt.

Journalistic Ethics

All Times journalists are committed to upholding the standards of integrity outlined in our Ethical Journalism Handbook. I do not accept gifts, trips or other forms of currency in exchange for coverage, nor do I cover people or companies I have personal connections to. I take seriously the responsibility that comes with being a New York Times reporter.

• Email: steven.kurutz@nytimes.com

• X: @skurutz

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