Rug and Roll: How a Well-Placed Floor Covering Can Revive Any Space

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about rugs. Photographed by Alex Prager,Vogue,March 2013 I grew up in a house where rugs were absolutely forbidden. Our abode was all about stripped-back bare pinewood floors, seemingly always stained the wrong shade of orange. But the sheer abundance of choice also means choosing one can feel a little overwhelming....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 406 words · Jeffrey Tucker

Should You Wear Earplugs At a Concert?

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. For music fans, summer means one thing: the return offestivalsand open-air concerts. Getty I am no exception. Apparently the decibels are so high that people are complaining about ear discomfort after the show. It also estimates that one in four people will live with some degree of hearing loss by 2050. Eager to spare my ears, I quickly began looking for an effective solution to keep my hearing intact....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 265 words · Julie Adams

The 5 Most Chilling Takeaways From the Ultraconservative Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 Plan

But its a good idea to familiarize yourself with this document. The new Administration must end abuses in the loan forgiveness programs. Bloomberg/Getty Images

August 13, 2024 · 1 min · 24 words · Brittany Flynn

What Is a Karmic Relationship?

From the moment you meet, you feel as though youve known them before. Theres an instant connection, almost as if youve been drawn together by an invisible force. Its intoxicating, addictive, and all-consuming. Photo: Gabrielle Revere You wonder: Is this person mysoulmate? My one true love? Then, suddenly, the dynamic begins to change. The intensity of Martha and George’s relationship inWho’s Afraid of Virginia Woolfhad the trappings of a karmic relationship—as did Elizabeth Taylor’s real-life bond with Richard Burton....

August 13, 2024 · 3 min · 506 words · Deborah Bennett

What’s a Vacation Wine?

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. You know the feeling. Photographed by Arthur Elgort,Vogue,June 1990 For the NYC-based sommelier, its more about what hesnotdrinking. Im avoiding anything with too much flavor and too much alcohol. The prerequisites of a vacation wine are few, but enhancing the moment is non-negotiable. We brought some Jamon, some hard cheese, and an Albarino from a responsible winemaker....

August 13, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Charlotte Clarke

Why Brazil Should Be Your Next Safari Destination

Nerves loop-de-looped in my stomach as the jaguar slinked toward a herd of capybaras. Up in our safari truck, I could barely breathe. The jaguar lunged; the capybaras barked a warning, then zipped into the water. Photo: Felipe Castellari The big cat chased and chased before finally giving up. Yet this was different. This morningsPlanet Earth-level drama unfolded in a lesser-known yet budding safari getaway: Brazil. A female jaguar crossing the Cuiaba River in the Pantanal region of Brazil....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 314 words · Audrey David

Why Chefs Are All About Collaborative Dinner Parties Right Now

And yet, Secchi and Agazzi are not the only ones delving into the collaborative dinner as party space. Chaya Rapoport, Tzadok, and Gerson in the kitchen at Susan Alexandras recent seder dinner. They sell out fast and take place at one table, encouraging strangers to chat. Chaya Rapoport, Rinat Tzadok, and Fany Gerson cook together at Susan Alexandra’s recent seder dinner. Chef-led dinner parties have always been popular, of courseespecially in a city like New York....

August 13, 2024 · 2 min · 226 words · Joseph Nelson

Why Zendaya Only Wears These Kate Moss-Inspired Louboutins

Prior to theChallengerspress tour,Zendayareceived a trunk full of Christian Louboutins So Kate pumps. Forty pairs, to be precise. Wearing Erdem on theChallengerspromo tour, 2024. Photo: Getty Images In Balmain at the Venice Film Festival premiere ofDunein 2021. You will not take these shoes off, said Roach at the time, according to theCutting Floor podcast. She has, after all, got more than 40 fresh pairs in reserve. Wearing Erdem on theChallengerspromo tour, 2024....

August 13, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Jermaine Smith

13 Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2025 Trends to Know

Denmark in the summer sun is hard to beat. It doesnt feel like work, said one editor attending Copenhagen Fashion Week. (Di)visionss plush-toy coat is as Danish as Skall Studios perfect trench coat. Nicklas Skovgaards pouf shapes have inspired many ballooning silhouettesa nice kind of inflation. The student shows were full of colorful, expressive designs as well. In the face of sociopolitical and economic uncertainties, many brands played it pretty safe....

August 12, 2024 · 1 min · 184 words · Caitlin Lane

41 Thoughts I Had Watching Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron inA Family Affair

I mean, whowouldnttune in for that, even just out of idle curiosity? Director Richard LaGravenese did help adaptThe Bridges of Madison County, after all! Photo: Aaron Epstein/Netflix

August 12, 2024 · 1 min · 27 words · Jeffery Salazar

Aerin, Emilia Wickstead, and Over The Moon Hosted a Summer Soiree at Aerin Lauder’s East Hampton Home

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. After a short break, dinner guests gathered at 6:30 p.m. for cocktails. Photo:Anne Rhett The ambiance was made complete with the soft glow of Aerins perfectly scaledMilla Hurricaneglasses. The evenings delectable menu was illustrated byLaura Lines Calligraphyand seamlessly matched theLisa Fine Textilestablecloth. After everyone was seated, Lauder stood to welcome dinner guests. This is a very special house, Lauder said....

August 12, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Arthur Bullock

At the Royal Mansour Casablanca, a Historic Crossroads of the World Gets a New Lease of Life

Products are independently selected by our editors. We may earn an affiliate commission from links. The arrival of theRoyal Mansour Casablanca, however, is set to change that entirely. Photo: Cyrille Robin / Courtesy of Royal Mansour Casablanca That the hotel is already attractingtouristtourists can probably be chalked up to its impressive provenance. (Its owned by King Mohammed VI.) (My personal favorite retro detail? Photo: Cyrille Robin / Courtesy of Royal Mansour Casablanca...

August 12, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Alison Holt

Best Fashion Shows in Pop Culture: The Delightfully AbsurdZoolanderCatwalks

(It still is.) It was all a total feast for the eyes. You mean to tell me that realfront rowsdont feature Lil Kim sitting beside the Prime Minister of Malaysia? Photo: Courtesy of Everett Collection I knew I wanted to be a part of that world. First of all, can we talk about their impeccable outfits? (Yes, that was my idea of fun as a kid.) Photo: Getty Images Even theZoolandersequelreleased in 2016had some pretty epic fashion show moments, too....

August 12, 2024 · 1 min · 94 words · Katherine Torres