The Martini Renaissance: How America’s Favorite Cocktail Inspired a Culture of Accessories and Curation
There is a distinct, enduring appeal to a perfectly made martini. When the mood is right, few culinary experiences rival its bracing crispness, followed by the saline hit of brine…
The Martini Renaissance: How America’s Favorite Cocktail Inspired a Culture of Accessories, Merch, and Home Goods
There is little in the world of mixology quite as enduring or sharply refreshing as a well-made martini. When the mood strikes, the drink offers a bracing crispness that few…
How a Broken Ankle, Firefighters, and a Month of Isolation Inspired a Landmark Work on Human Decision-Making
When cognitive psychologist Gary Klein published his book Sources of Power in 1998, he anticipated it might find a modest home within academic circles. As of June 2026, the volume…
Inside Designer Dean Levin’s Sensual, Japanese-Inspired Laurel Canyon Sanctuary
Dean Levin is an Los Angeles boy through and through. Raised on the city’s Westside by a fashion designer mother, he spent his youth exploring the vibrant energy of local…
Elevating the Everyday: Architectural Digest Editors Share Their Favorite Luxury and Spa-Inspired Bath Towels
While homeowners often rely on decorative shower curtains and plush bath mats to elevate the look of a bathroom, interior design experts argue that bath towels deserve just as much…
Alexa Chung Champions the Return of Menswear-Inspired Waist Definition With the Cummerbund Trend
Cast your mind back to early summer, when every fashion insider and street-style regular emerged from their homes wearing silky slip dresses, complete with a silk or cotton bandana cinching…
The Ultimate Summer Staple: Why This Japanese-Inspired Cucumber Salad is Finally Getting Its Spotlight
After nearly two decades of publishing countless recipes online, culinary platforms often reveal unexpected blind spots. For one prominent food site, a glaring omission has been the humble cucumber. Despite…
Alexa Chung and Reformation Team Up for a 30-Piece Collection of British Classics and Vintage-Inspired Eveningwear
The fashion calendar is rarely short of a high-profile collaboration, but every so often a partnership emerges that captures the exact zeitgeist of modern style. Such is the case with…
The Unsung Hero of the Summer Table: A Go-To Japanese-Inspired Cucumber Salad Finally Takes the Spotlight
After nearly two decades of publishing and cataloging home-cooked recipes online, a glaring omission has finally been addressed in one of the internet’s most beloved food archives. Despite being a…
How a Nordic Jungle Inspired Jean Royère’s Iconic Liane Lamp
In 1949, fresh from a transformative tour of Scandinavia, the visionary French designer Jean Royère sat down to pen a detailed account of his journey for the pages of the…