37 Thoughts I Had While Rewatching Episode 1 of ‘NYC Prep’
The news of any aughts-era reality show streaming on Bravo is always exciting to me (if either of my parents, who spent a significant amount of money to educate me, …
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Marc Armitano Domingo’s Wearable Paintings Blur the Line Between Fashion and Homewares
According to Armitano Domingo, moving between these different disciplines was natural. “Music was my gateway into history—it was my entry point,” he explains, noting it opened the door to the …
At the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Photographic Masterworks From the 1970s Catch the Light
Next up are two selections from Mikki Ferrill’s decade-long documentation of The Garage, an improvised music club that popped up in a Chicago parking garage every Sunday afternoon, when it …
The Unexpected Pleasure of Boredom When Traveling Solo
When was the last time you were truly bored? I don’t mean sitting in a doctor’s waiting room and scrolling on your phone, or zoning out during a Zoom meeting …
Grace Blakeley Wants You to Forget Everything You Think You Know About Capitalism
At 30 years old, Grace Blakeley may already have a well-established career as an economic commentator, but her academic life got off to an inauspicious start. Born and raised in …
Marissa Higgins’s Debut Novel Is a Sad, Sexy Ode to the Complexity of Human Connection
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Helen, the mononymous narrator of Marissa Higgins’s new novel, A Good Happy Girl, isn’t anything that by-the-book female protagonists are “supposed” to be. She’s not perky, perfect, “adorkable,” or straight—and …
9 Ultra-Personalized Pieces That Make for the Ultimate Custom Jewelry Gift
The peak of luxury is a true one-of-a-kind. Sought-after Birkins, haute-couture, and jewelry crafted for one person and one person only (and perhaps the eventual heritage hand-me-down). Often gifting and …
The Best Outdoor Furniture to Enjoy During Spring and Summer 2024
Outdoor space also provides a new canvas for that pop of color you’ve been wanting to try, and sunny, buttery yellow is a favorite of many designers. “I am also …
It Took Cancer for the World to Finally See Me as Sick
My cancer hospital had social workers call me, outside of scheduled appointments, just to check in. Beyond the oncologist tasked with curing me, I had a palliative doctor whose main …
The 14 Best Body Oil for Soft, Supple Skin and a Touch of Shine
Key ingredients: Sunflower seed, olive, green tea, evening primrose, apricot, and jojoba oils Size: 4.1 oz. Best for Stretch Marks: Katini Skin Signature Body Oil Why we love it: Katini’s …