What Makes Stranger Things a Classic in the Making?
It’s finally inching ever so close to the end. In just a matter of days now, Stranger Things will wrap up the tumultuous yet exciting narrative surrounding the town of Hawkins and its unlikely heroes, led by Eleven (aka Jane Hopper/Ives), Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, Lucas Sinclair, and Will Byers. For a decade, we’ve seen […]
THE LAST MINUTE GIFT GUIDE FOR THOSE WHO DESERVE THE EXTRAORDINARY
From the editors who know that the best gifts aren’t about the cost, it’s the thought and care that counts. NATALIE’S GUIDE: THE COMFORT PURVEYOR’S EDIT Listen, we all survived another year of ups, downs, retrogrades, and that pure, relentless exhaustion called life. This Christmas, skip the novelty mug and the passive-aggressive planner. If someone […]
From Dawn to Dusk: St. Lucia on Their Expansive Double Album Journey
On December 5, NYC-based husband-and-wife duo St. Lucia (Jean-Philip Grobler & Patti Beranek) finally came out with the second iteration of their expansive double album, Fata Morgana, titled Dusk. The album’s title refers to the transitional period-an in-between space that in this context refers to the album’s exploration of change, ambiguity, and the blending of […]
Swizz Beatz Hosted Art Basel Awards Night Unveiled Inaugural Class of Gold Awardees
Presented in partnership with BOSS, the landmark gathering brought together global leaders in contemporary culture for a multi-sensory celebration at the New World Center. WHAT Art Basel unveiled its first class of Gold Awardees with a captivating, high-impact event at the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center, marking the culmination of the inaugural Art Basel Awards […]
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s Opening Ceremony was a Love Letter to its Past and Future
On November 1, a momentous event unfolded at the Pyramids of Giza. Royalty, politicians, celebrities, and media from around the world gathered for the long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum – a project two decades in the making. The grandeur of the opening ceremony, steeped in Egypt’s unparalleled history as a cradle of civilization, […]
Beyond Ornamentation: Patis Tesoro Unveils ‘Filipiniana Is Forever’ Collection
From handwoven to handpainted details on her couture, the Grand Dame of Philippine Fashion PATIS TESORO, once again puts the spotlight on what it means to preserve heritage while embracing the future – one thread, one stroke, one stitch at a time. Known for reviving traditional Filipino craftsmanship and textiles, especially the piña, Tesoro reveals […]
Reconnecting and Finding Sanctuary in the Shadow of the Tetons at Hotel Yellowstone
There comes a point in adulthood when the word “getaway” changes meaning. In your twenties, it’s about escape and indulgence. In your forties, especially when you’re a married mother of two, it becomes an act of self-preservation. The very thought feels luxurious, but also tinged with guilt. You weigh the freedom against the worry of […]
BTS: A MAXIMALIST’S DREAM BY JOR-EL ESPINA
Images taken by Aniken dela Cruz On a spectacular night at the Shangri-La Hotel’s Grand Ballroom, Filipino couturier Jor-el Espina bared his heart and soul in a sixty piece collection that he had never ventured to do before. Pearls, an excessive amount of fringe, rich brocade, molten gold, structured corsets, shiny gauze, sequins, and lamé, […]
VITO SELMA, SOLENN HEUSSAFF, AND LEEROY NEW TEAM UP FOR PROTEGERI
Protegeri, a Latin word meaning protection, became the theme that united three artists in a collaborative effort to support a great cause: saving the environment while helping communities prosper and thrive. This special project was an initiative helmed by the Ayala Foundation, undertaken in partnership with OFF! for the benefit of its communities in El […]
Sacred Dog Ranch’s Gary and Lisa Wertz: A Journey of Music, Nature, and Reinvention
Gary and Lisa Wertz’s story began 21 years ago in San Francisco when Lisa was in town on business. On one serendipitous night out at the Hush Hush Lounge, she was introduced to Gary by a mutual friend, Donnie. The first thing Lisa thought was, “I hope this is the guy I am supposed to […]
