Our Favorite Kitchens

We’re revisiting rooms that would make any chef swoon.

How to Give Yourself a Pedicure

Expert advice from a foot model, a nail artist and a burlesque performer.

Derrick Adams Wants His Art to Be Fun

“I believe that Black people should be able to experience the joy and the pleasure and the normalcy of walking into a museum and seeing art and feeling uplifted.”

William Kentridge Reflects on What It Means to Be a South African Artist

“I think my experience of South Africa has been that one has to keep an optimism and a pessimism together, and neither by itself is accurate.”

Howardena Pindell Is Still Breaking Down Barriers for Black Artists

“All the whiteness was getting on my nerves.”

For Lisa Yuskavage, Painting Was ‘Pulling a Pin Out of a Grenade’

“I was a young female. I wanted to paint young females. And I was being told that I was never going to have a career if I did that.”

How to Be an Artist

Four major artists talk to us about where their obsessions came from — and what they did about the obstacles thrown in their way.

Chefs on the Films That Always Make Them Hungry

Nancy Silverton, Daniela Soto-Innes and more talk about the movies that have inspired and continue to reignite their love of cooking.

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Father’s Day Is Coming. Here’s What to Get.

Gifts for dads, from the perfect bagel knife to rock ’n’ roll memorabilia.

The Best Rubber-Strap Watches, Starting at $195

Ahead of Father’s Day, a roundup of colorful water-resistant styles.

At a Legendary Manhattan Townhouse, a Party With Great Art and Great Shoes

The founder of the footwear brand Le Monde Béryl hosted a 100-plus-person gathering at her artist sister’s home in Harlem.

The New Mexico Town That’s Still a Beacon for Artists

Where to find the best small inns, chile relleno and secluded hot springs in and around Taos.

The Milliner Behind TV’s Wildest Hats

Plus: home goods featuring paintings by beloved Greek artist, a Danish watch brand’s comeback and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Why Banana Is Summer’s Freshest Fragrance

Plus: an exhibition of Paul Thek’s paintings, a stylish cottage on Lake Michigan and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Our Favorite Gardens

We’re revisiting the best outdoor landscapes T’s covered, from a cactus nursery in Morocco to a wildflower meadow in England.

Sausage Rolls, England’s Favorite Pastries, Are Better Than Ever

We asked creative Londoners to share their favorite takes on the beloved snack around the city.

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It’s Time to Put Away Your Winter Clothes. Here’s How to Store Them Safely.

Fashion archivists, designers and home organizers share their best advice for keeping moths, stains and other wardrobe nuisances at bay.

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Simple Sandals Are Always a Good Investment

These pared-down summer shoes won’t go out of fashion.

An Amsterdam Hotel With Canal Views

Plus: sun hats on the runway, melt-in-your-mouth halvah and more from T’s cultural compendium.

The Road Trips That Changed Their Lives

Antoni Porowski, Rachel Kushner, Michelle Zauner and others on their most memorable driving vacations, from coastal Maine to the prairies of South Dakota.

A Beloved Mainstay of Sri Lankan Culture and Cuisine on Staten Island

Part museum, part restaurant, the family-run Lakruwana offers an exuberant celebration of the small island nation’s food.

Jamaican Homes That Showcase the Island’s Creative History

The hotelier Sally Henzell helped bring reggae to the world. More than 50 years later, history continues to echo through her houses.

Fine Jewelry Inspired by Centuries-Old Paintings at the Met

Plus: a new cliff-top hotel on a Greek island, an exhibition of Yayoi Kusama and Atsuko Tanaka’s art in New York and more recommendations from T Magazine.

The Singular Romance of the American Road Trip

There’s nothing like a days-long drive across the country.

What a New American Citizen Learned on Route 66

A writer drove from Chicago to L.A. to see what it truly means to belong to a place.

Clothes That Make Perfect Travel Companions

This summer, mix luxurious fabrics and easy silhouettes.

So You’re an Artist? How Many Followers Do You Have?

A growing genre of work is defined not by its content but by its audience on social media.

I Get Bored at the Beach. Where Should I Go This Summer?

Suggestions for last-minute trips geared toward four very different kinds of traveler.

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The Trio Whose Erotic Photographs Inspired a Generation of Artists

Starting in the 1930s, the three artists behind PaJaMa captured their unconventional relationship in surreal images that still captivate.

What to Do When You Have a Pimple Emergency

Expert advice on dealing with breakouts from the artist SZA, the dermatologist David Kim and the aesthetician Tiara Willis.

Coming Out of the Closet Was a Liberation. Why Are Some Peeking Back In?

Long a place of hiding and shame, it’s now being reconsidered in queer culture — and beyond.

Silver Is No Longer Just for Heirlooms

The metal is appearing everywhere on modern tables — in both traditional and avant-garde renditions.

The Chiffon Cake Is Standing Tall Again

A favorite of golden age Hollywood, the airy confection is entrancing a new generation of bakers.

Jelly Shoes Aren’t Just For Kids. Here Are the Best Ones.

A roundup of rubber sandals, for a variety of occasions and budgets.

A Paris Restaurant With Live Jazz and Soaring Ceilings

Plus: a new oceanside hotel in Mexico, murta berries and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Coco Chanel’s French Riviera Home Comes Back to Life

The newly restored house still conjures the designer’s unfussy elegance.

Breezy Knits for Warmer Weather

Airy, light weaves add texture to spring men’s wear.

This Watch Took Nearly 1,300 Hours to Make

A gem-encrusted timepiece from Van Cleef & Arpels harks back to early 20th-century bow-shaped brooches.

The 25 Gardens You Must See

We asked six horticultural experts to debate and ultimately choose the places that’ve changed the way we look at — and think about — plants.

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The New York Nonprofit Where Generations of Artists Got Their Start

Artists Space, a downtown home for experimental art, is a consistent presence in a changing landscape.

Has the Internet Changed How Women Sound?

Technology’s many automated female voices are nothing if not helpful.

Furniture Inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe’s New Mexico Home

Plus: a flower gardener’s guidebook, an exhibition of Chris Gustin’s sculptures and more recommendations from T Magazine.

The Artist Who Keeps Remaking His Childhood Home

Do Ho Suh, whose major survey exhibition in London opens this week, discusses the power of architecture and finding motivation from mistakes.

A House That Reimagines English Country Style

In rural Hampshire, the British designer Faye Toogood has converted a 19th-century manor into a space where modern and traditional interiors coexist.

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The designer and her husband, the broadcaster and writer Matt Gibberd, lead a tour of their 19th-century manor near Winchester, England.

The Ultimate 10-Day Japan Itinerary, With Options for Saving and Splurging

Two seasoned trip planners on how to best tour the Golden Route through five cities, including Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.

You Sent Us Your Travel Quandaries. Here Are Our Suggestions.

We asked readers stumped about where to go on vacation this summer to tell us their ideal kind of trip (and budget). Here, T’s travel expert responds with her recommendations.

Everywhere You Need to Go in Japan

The best places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country, according to Japanese artists, designers and chefs.

Is This the Best Sushi in Tokyo?

Six Japanese food professionals — including four acclaimed chefs — came together to find the 25 best seafood dishes in Japan’s capital.

What to Get the Mother Who Has Everything

Plus: Greek pantry goods, tabletop ceramics and more gift recommendations from T Magazine.

A Sri Lankan Feast on a Tropical Modernist Estate

The chef Cynthia Shanmugalingam cooked a meal that celebrated the country’s heirloom produce and homegrown creative culture.

A Paris Hotel With Rooftop Views and a Rock-Climbing Wall

Plus: an architectural travel guide, dishes that pay homage to Henri Matisse and more recommendations.

An Artist Subverting Propaganda Through Large-Scale Sculptures

Sandra Poulson discusses Louise Bourgeois, Angolan humor and cheap wood.

Marie Kondo, Takashi Murakami and the Other Japanese Icons on T’s New Covers

Including one very famous monster.

My Favorite Artwork | Takashi Murakami

The artist cites the French painter and sculptor Marcel Duchamp as a formative influence on his work.

Why Japan Counts 72 Microseasons

Periods including “fish emerge from the ice” in mid-February and “rainbows hide” in late November offer a framework for eating, gathering and celebrating.

Why Japan Is Best Experienced By Foot

In Japan, the simple act of walking has long been connected to working toward enlightenment.

What Would Pop Music Be Without 808 Drums?

How Japanese ingenuity transformed Western music from within.

How Ozu Created His Own Cinematic Language

The greatest filmmaker of postwar Japan found a new way to show life onscreen.

Monsters Plague Japan. But What Do They Mean?

How ancient history and modern calamities have cultivated a national obsession with menacing creatures.

The Japanese Citrus You’re About to See Everywhere

Yuzu has already gone mainstream. Which fruits will make a splash on menus next?

Why Some of Japan’s Most Exciting Cultural Figures Are of Korean Descent

The artists, musicians and writers pushing past decades of historical erasure.

Many Cultures Borrow. Japan Transforms.

Throughout its history, the country has taken imports and changed them into something else entirely.

How Avant-Garde Japanese Designers Forever Changed the Way We Dress

From Rei Kawakubo to Yohji Yamamoto, the country’s fashion pioneers continue to revolutionize global style.

10 Japanese Innovations That Shape Our Daily Lives

The country’s objects and ideas, including matcha and emojis, that have had an outsize influence on the world.

Nothing Lasts. How Do We Face It?

Transience has come to inform so much of Japan’s culture — even its sense of self.

The Funky, Fermented Roots of Japanese Cuisine

Since long before the rest of the world caught on to their appeal, tangy, pickled ingredients have been a staple in many of the country’s most popular dishes.

Dairy Changed Japan. Then Japan Changed Dairy.

How the 20th-century arrival of milk products shook up the country’s traditional ideas about creaminess.

What Will Be the Next Big Thing From Japan?

We asked some of our favorite chefs, designers and artists to predict what will become our new obsession.

How Japanese Superfans Redefined What It Means to Be Obsessed

Otaku, people for whom hero worship is a way of life, have changed everyone’s relationship to the culture.

The Darker Side of Japan’s Love of Cuteness

From Hello Kitty to Pikachu, the country changed what the world considers adorable. But do these characters represent joy — or rage?

Why Japan Is So Difficult to Write About

The country’s aesthetics and inventions have spread far. It still remains a singular place.

Boxes Almost as Valuable as What They Contain

A look at Japan’s love of packaging, from impeccably crafted cardboard to lacquered works of art.

How Japan Remade American Culture

Convenience stores, ice and whisky first came as U.S. imports. Then, they were reinvented.

How to Go Gray Confidently

The actress Andie MacDowell, the colorist Lena Ott and the model JoAni Johnson share their tips for embracing silver hair.

Magnolias Are in Bloom. It’s Time to Eat Them.

Plus: a boutique hotel near Joshua Tree, the rise of Japanese wine and more recommendations from T Magazine.

How to Throw Your Own Birthday Party

The chef Karina Garcia of the New York restaurant Cocina Consuelo celebrated by cooking for family and friends, and even making her own cake.

An Artist’s Surreal Milan Home, With a Life-Size Sculpture of Sophia Loren

Francesco Vezzoli’s apartment and studio are tributes to his lifelong fascination with the Memphis Group design collective.

House Tour | Francesco Vezzoli

The artist’s apartment and studio in Milan display his large collection of Memphis Group furniture, as well as midcentury vases by the designer and sculptor Giovanni Gariboldi.

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The 12 Best Things We Saw at Salone Del Mobile

The Milan design fair returned this week with Technicolor shag rugs, teapots and an imaginary 1970s house.

A Honolulu Bakery That Folds In Tropical Flavors

Plus: lakeside cabins in the Berkshires, wooden lamps and more recommendations from T Magazine.

These Are the Buildings You Need to See in Milan

The Italian city has a reputation for being gray, but its architecture is far from dull.

It’s Wet. It’s Windy. You Need an Anorak.

Functional, lightweight jackets for unpredictable spring weather.

A Party With Floating Sculptures in an Iconic Milanese Garden

The designer Misha Kahn created fabric-covered inflatables for T’s annual Salone del Mobile celebration.

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How to Get a Great Rate on a Hotel Room

Six strategies for scoring bargains.

Glamorous Clothes You Can Wear on the Subway

The Proenza Schouler alumna Alex McEachin’s new label, Accorda, aims for informal drama with fluid silhouettes and flashes of black Lurex.

Gracie Abrams on Her Skin Essentials and Favorite Hair Bows

Plus: wild hops in Venice, a Catherine Opie exhibition in New York and more recommendations from T Magazine.

How to Exfoliate Your Skin

Expert advice from a celebrity facialist, a chef and a gardener.

Our Favorite Bathrooms

We’re revisiting the best baths and washrooms T’s covered, from a stained-glass soaking “cathedral” to a birdcage shower topped with feathers.

Nonalcoholic Drinks Go Their Own Way

Plus: wooden sculptures of everyday objects, stylish takes on the fanny pack and more recommendations from T Magazine.

A Tropical Haven for Design and Seafood Is Back on the Tourist Map

Insider tips on where to eat, sleep and shop in the Sri Lankan city of Colombo.

Everything That Led to the Making of a Celery Bag

Adrian Appiolaza, the recently appointed Moschino creative director, pulls back the curtain on his creative process.

House Tour | Adrian Appiolaza

The Moschino creative director displays selections from his 4000-piece collection of post-1980s Japanese and French fashion in the Paris apartment he shares with his partner, Ryan Benacer.

Who Wants to Smell Like ‘American Psycho’?

Plus: long beaded necklaces, a floral designer’s book of unusual arrangements and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Chairs That Feel Like a Hug

Ten seats you won’t want to get up from.

For a Spring Wardrobe Refresh, Try a Statement Sock

Designers are giving the often-overlooked accessory plenty of personality with bold colors and textures. Here are some of our favorites.

A New Collection of Minimal Men’s Clothes That Nod to ’90s Sportswear

The designer Zane Li’s first men’s line combines bright colors with sharp silhouettes.

Jeans and a T-Shirt, but High Fashion

Casual hanging-out-at-home staples get a boost from bold accessories and pops of red.

Qualeasha Wood Is Making Digital Art IRL

The artist’s tapestries, which incorporate distorted self-portraits and screenshots from the internet, feel both ephemeral and nostalgic.

Is British Food Still a Joke?

In London, restaurants serving classic English cuisine are having a resurgence. (Yes, that means a lot of beige.)

There’s Always Room in the Clown Car

For centuries, clowns have mostly been men. A new group of talent is changing that.

Finding This Party Was Half the Fun

At a fashion store hidden within Uzbekistan’s oldest market, artists gathered to celebrate the country’s inaugural Bukhara Biennial.

Elevated Takes on the Basket Bag

Natural knits and shaggy fringe add texture to spring carryalls.

The Thai Island With a Food Scene That Rivals the Beach

Plus: the neighborhood to know in Athens, Japanese-made sunglasses and more recommendations from T Magazine.

In Brazil, a Family Found a Way to Live Together — and Apart

A furniture designer and her adult children share a modern mountainside compound outside of São Paulo.

What Does It Mean to Call Somewhere Home?

It’s never just a place.

In the Rural Philippines, a House Unlike Anything Else on the Islands

An international dealer of objects and jewelry wanted to refurbish his family’s faraway beach home — but only if he could do it his own way.

An Actor Wanted a Maximalist Home. He Got Something Else Entirely.

In Brandon Flynn and the writer Jordan Tannahill’s 750-square-foot East Village apartment, a bold palette is filtered through a minimalist lens.

The Designers Who Turned Their Apartment Into a Stage for Their Neighbors

Agathe Labaye and Florian Sumi’s Paris home is a “big diorama.”

He Fell in Love With a Venetian Palazzo. But Why Did It Seem So Familiar?

On the eve of leaving the city for good, an English art dealer found himself captivated by a 17th-century apartment.

The Hand-Embellished Countryside Homes That Helped Define Scandinavian Style

The houses of two of Sweden’s most influential artists and designers, Carl and Karin Larsson, came to shape the country’s national identity — and now represent an aesthetic ideal.

House Tour | Lilla Hyttnäs

A great-great-great-granddaughter of the Swedish painter Carl Larsson leads a tour of the country house where the artist lived with his wife, Karin.

Could You Live in an Acid Green Apartment?

The jewelry designer Bea Bongiasca’s Milan studio is a celebration of color and creativity.

House Tour | Bea Bongiasca

The jewelry designer shows off her Milan apartment, which she shares with her cats, Fat Momo and Ichigo.

For Spring, Style With a Sharp Edge

The season’s sculptural silhouettes are designed to make a splash.

Sectional Sofas Can Work in Any Space. Here Are Our Favorites.

A roundup of the best modular couches, starting at $1,650.

Why Black Satire Is the Art Form for Our Absurd Age

Black American novelists, filmmakers and other writers are using comedy to reveal — and combat — our era’s disturbing political realities.

It’s Not a Bag, It’s a Baguette. (This Time With Extra Room.)

A taller version of Fendi’s iconic accessory celebrates the Italian fashion house’s 100-year anniversary.

Why Helsinki Is Worth Visiting for the Architecture Alone

With its radical buildings by Eliel Saarinen and Alvar Aalto, the Finnish capital is one of Europe’s most fascinating, if lesser-sung, design capitals.

1 Man. 12 Strings. 300 Guitars.

The artist Larry Bell has amassed a vast collection of acoustic instruments, carefully stored in a climate-controlled room.

Eggs Are Scarce. These People Don’t Miss Them.

For some chefs and food writers, the staple has long been a source of disgust.

In Portugal, a Farmhouse Hotel That’s a Short Walk From the Beach

Plus: the revival of opera pumps, a new gallery in Texas and more recommendations from T Magazine.

It’s Time to Start Dressing Like a Witch

Prosthetic body parts, lampshade hats and other surprising trends from fashion month.

Inside the Former ‘Underworld’ Where Ai Weiwei Makes Art

Ahead of his largest-ever exhibition in the U.S., the dissident artist reflects on collecting jade and living below ground.

Stuck on Where to Go This Summer? We’re Here to Help!

Send us your vacation criteria and we’ll respond with suggestions.

A Peeling 17th-Century Palazzo and the Man Who Was ‘Crazy Enough’ to Buy It

The fabric designer Raffaele Fabrizio found a way to mine the past — both his own and his country’s — by moving into a sprawling Italian villa and (for now, at least) refusing to renovate.

The Art World’s Next Big Thing: Tiny Paintings

Works the size of postcards and bathroom tiles are challenging the market’s appetite for grand scales.

He Spent Years Making Runway Collections. Now He’s Mastering Roast Chicken.

Peter Som invited friends over to try his favorite recipes from his debut cookbook.

Europe’s Most Famous Restaurant Turns to Coffee Roasting

Plus: brightly patterned outdoor furniture, a hotel in the tropical forest of Costa Rica and more recommendations from T Magazine.

This Spring, Style Is All About Finding Balance

Thoughtful pairings of cool silks, crisp cottons and light wools offset the season’s oversize silhouettes.

The Designer Making Exquisite Clothes From Brillo Pads and Plastic Fruit

With his brand Ponte, the Loewe alumnus Harry Pontefract turns unexpected upcycled materials into one-of-a-kind unisex fashion.

Lace-Up Shoes That Feel Timeless

Inspired by classic designs, pared-down sneakers are spring’s most versatile accessories.

The Chefs Making PB&J for Adults

Plus: a Nordic guesthouse, graphic prints on the runways and more from T’s cultural compendium.

Can a Finnish Sauna Improve Society?

Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still be sublime.

Classic Coats Get a Fresh Update

Pops of pink and yellow, and hints of mesh, give a playful edge to traditional tailored outerwear.

Why Does Every Play Seem Political Now?

Theater about current events — both literally and abstractly — is changing the conversation between playwrights, directors and their audiences.

What Do We Want From Political Theater?

Playwrights and directors wrestle with how a piece of art can galvanize its audience.

The Caribbean Capital That’s a Creative Superpower

From beachfront cookshops to tranquil mountain hideaways, a guide to Kingston, Jamaica, with tips from four insiders.

On the Japanese Coast, a Carefully Restored Modernist Marvel

The revival of a midcentury home places the work of the unsung architect Junzo Yoshimura in a new context.

Bread … for Dessert?

No longer just a pre-dinner offering, the staple is now showing up at the other end of the meal.

A Party After Hours at Cairo’s Oldest Museum

To celebrate the launch of the new home goods brand Anut, its founder hosted dinner and dancing at one of Egypt’s most storied buildings.

Charlize Theron Shares Her Beauty Regimen

Plus: a cabin in the Italian Alps, Murano glass vases and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Seven Years After Jack Whitten’s Death, His Studio Remains Nearly Untouched

The space is a window into the mind of the pioneering artist, who saved nearly everything.

This Spring, Layer Up in Style

Shape-defining cuts, saturated hues and a few wild stripes give the season’s fashion a youthful edge.

How to Find Your Signature Scent

Take T’s quiz to figure out your perfume personality, with tips and fragrance recommendations from the experts.

A New York Apartment Turned Barbie Dollhouse

The performance artist Gage Spex has amassed a collection of over 200 carefully styled toys.

Why Are We So Obsessed With Blue?

The color has an unshakable hold on musicians, artists and writers.

Inside the Eccentric Japanese-Inspired Studio of a Beloved Berlin Artist

The ceramist Oliver Prestele invited friends over to try dishes for his new restaurant.

A Gucci Bag That Puts Its Signature Front and Center

The brand’s latest iteration of a ’70s accessory makes the horse bit the main event.

Fashion That Lasts for Generations

For spring, designers are embracing the elegance of timeless, uniform-inspired clothes.

The Artists Finding New Ways to Depict the Human Body

At a time of increasing anxiety about physical anatomy, figurative sculptors are breathing new life into one of the world’s oldest media.

This Spring, Try Monochromatic Dressing

With floor-sweeping hems and bold colors, this season’s fashion isn’t messing around.

A New Hotel Perched in the Hills of Florence

Plus: an exhibition dedicated to Leigh Bowery, hydrating skin care made from rice and more recommendations from T Magazine.

The 25 Shoes and Bags That Transformed Fashion

A group of experts consider the accessories from the past 100 years that changed how we carry our things — and ourselves.

Inside the Sky-High New York Apartment That Became an Artist’s Entire World

Lucas Samaras lived and worked on the 62nd floor of a Midtown building, transforming the space into a creative retreat unlike any other.

Three of Dawoud Bey’s Favorite Artworks

The photographer discusses Alice Neel, Walker Evans and the horror intrinsic to the American landscape.

How a Tiny Bioluminescent Squid Became a Delicacy

Plus: where to go in London’s Hackney, a snake-shaped bracelet and more from T’s cultural compendium.

9 Songs That Define R&B’s New Era

A playlist of recent tracks by women singer-songwriters, from Jazmine Sullivan to Raye, who are changing the music industry.

The Women Who Are Reinventing R&B

A group of young singer-songwriters have transformed the genre by looking backward, without getting stuck in the past.

My Favorite Song | R&B’s New Guard

H.E.R., Coco Jones, Victoria Monét and Muni Long pay tribute to the women singer-songwriters of the 1990s and early 2000s.

So Long, Winter Whites. Red and Black Are the Colors of the Season.

Spring fashion’s wild new shapes and bold adornments extend from head to toe in striking hues.

A Greek House That Reflects Centuries of History

As the island of Patmos continues to evolve, one local designer considers just how much of the past to incorporate into her home.

Fashion That’s as Light as Air

Transparent skirts and sheer bodices offer a hint of skin and an abundance of glamour.

5 Spring Break Destinations, for Every Type of Traveler

Ideas for a last-minute trip, whether you want wildflower meadows or white-sand beaches.

Tinted Lip Balms to Brighten Winter Days

Plus: a Cornwall cottage, an upstate New York cafe serving up dumplings and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Inside Fashion’s Mysterious Silly Hat Festival

How a tradition that started off as a way to find a partner became a day for the industry to celebrate itself.

Fashion Is a Serious Business. Once a Year, It Makes Time for Ridiculousness.

The St. Catherine’s Day festivities are a reminder of why the industry indulges in its frivolous side.

These Might Be the Cutest Handbags You’ll Ever See

Fashion is embracing its inner child with teddy bear pouches, lizard purses and other animal accessories for spring.

A New York Home Designed for a Real-Life Couple and Their Imaginary Muse

How to revive an 18th-century upstate farmhouse without resorting to cliché? By pretending a made-up person lives there too.

How to Create the Perfect Bun

Expert advice from the actress Tracee Ellis Ross, the ballet dancer Devon Teuscher and the hairstylist James Pecis.

Preppy Fashion Is Back (With a Twist)

This season, classic staples like argyle sweaters and trench coats pair up with recycled leather, edgy hardware and other unexpected flourishes.

The Artist Who Turned Her Studio Into a Family Archive

More than a thousand ancestral records and photographs surround Allison Janae Hamilton while she works.

A Party With an Edible Zen Garden

For the opening of her new store in Los Angeles, the florist Ren MacDonald-Balasia filled the space with food and flowers inspired by her heritage.

Four Emerging Designers to Put on Your Radar This Season

These rising stars are creating fresh silhouettes out of classic materials.

In a Mexican Town Known for Big Waves, a Stylish New Hotel

Plus: a fashion designer’s floral rugs, a rooftop restaurant in Jaipur and more recommendations from T Magazine.

How to Host a Cozy Winter Meal

For the colder months, we’re revisiting our favorite cheery candlelit gatherings and sharing tips from expert hosts.

She Cooked Dinner for 30. Then She Danced With a Lion.

In New York, the stylist and store owner Beverly Nguyen welcomed the Year of the Snake by treating her friends to a meal full of traditions.

Five Highlights From the Sundance Film Festival

The movies and performances most likely to make an impact in the year ahead, including an ode to 1970s New York and Josh O’Connor going full cowboy.

The Best Retro Sneakers to Buy Now

Our pick of the season’s vintage-inspired running shoes.

Takashi Murakami’s Beloved, Trippy Louis Vuitton Bags Are Back

The brand has updated its 2003 collaboration with the Japanese artist.

Stuck on What to Get for Valentine’s Day? Here Are Some Unexpected Gift Ideas.

Glass portraits, rebellious perfumes and more recommendations from T Magazine.

A Tropical, Chewy Lunar New Year Dessert

The writer and curator Su Wu’s version of tang yuan reflects her family’s history and her life in Mexico City.

Wu uses beet juice to dye half of the dough for her tang yuan pink, but pitaya or prickly-pear juice or a concentrated hibiscus tea would work too.

A Guide to the Austrian Alps, Where Skiing Is a Way of Life

Insiders share their favorite après-ski spots, springtime hikes and typically Tyrolean souvenirs.

A Chef’s Secret to Homemade Chicken Broth

Yann Nury explains how to make stock with a golden color and clean taste, and shares a recipe for a hearty root vegetable soup.

Yann Nury’s Easy Chicken Stock

This recipe produces a flavorful golden broth with excellent clarity — achieved with a surprisingly simple technique.

New Takes on a Classic Taiwanese Treat

Plus: trompe l’oeil ceramics, a Madrid hotel designed by Philippe Starck and more recommendations from T Magazine.

The Movies That Fashion Designers Watch Again and Again

Nine designers discuss the films that continue to inform their aesthetics, from “In the Mood for Love” to “The Exorcist.”

Mexico City’s New Wave of Nostalgic Small Hotels

In the Condesa and Roma neighborhoods, boutique properties are reviving historic buildings.

The Painter Whose Canvases Have Hidden Messages

Plus: a mountain safari camp in South Africa, Japanese fruit and more recommendations from T Magazine.

It’s Dry Hands Season. Here’s What to Do.

Expert advice from a dermatologist, a ceramist and a hand model.

3 Make-Ahead Recipes to Upgrade Your Work Lunch

Chefs share recipes that can be prepared in bulk on Sunday then easily modified as the week goes on.

The Parisian Chocolatier Reviving a 19th-Century Trading Card Tradition

Plus: a riverside retreat in Vietnam, a luxurious duffel bag and more recommendations from T Magazine.

How to Start and Keep a Journal

Tips from writers, artists and a social worker that might make the practice less daunting.

How to Improve Your Life

From home organizing ideas to beauty advice to travel hacks, here’s a roundup of practical guides for the New Year.

The Most Inspiring Houses We Visited in 2024

From a tiny French fisherman’s cabin to a hexagonal home in Hawaii.

Our Favorite Food Stories of 2024

From a debate about the most delicious pasta dishes in Italy to a luxurious baked potato recipe, these are the most appetizing and surprising food features T published this year.

The New York Bookstore That Lets You Visit France for an Afternoon

Albertine, in a Fifth Avenue mansion, is a portal to both Gilded Age New York and the Francophone world.

The 10 Architectural Sites You Should See in São Paulo

These buildings and places capture the city’s playful approach to concrete-and-asphalt Modernism.

The Queer Book Shops Opening Across the Country

Plus: a stylist’s new fragrance line, a sophisticated stationery box and more recommendations from T Magazine.

How a Forgotten TV Show Forever Changed the Way We Look at Art

Weekly from 1956 to ’63, a charismatic painter named Lorser Feitelson filled America’s living rooms with the first televised history of art. We’re still exploring — and trapped in — his world.

The Next Evolution of Cantonese Food

A wave of new restaurants are challenging diners to go beyond sesame chicken and crab Rangoon.

An ‘Architectural Dream World’ Filled With Hundreds of Dollhouses

The artist Dennis Maher — who rescued his Buffalo, N.Y., home from the brink of destruction — has always treasured what others have overlooked.

House Tour | Dennis Maher

The artist’s Victorian home in Buffalo, N.Y., is filled with found objects, including over 100 dollhouses.

The Under-the-Radar Philippine Island That Evokes 1970s Bali

A guide to Siargao, a surf spot turned luxury escape, with insider tips on where to find powdery beaches and coconut slushies.

An Easy Holiday Manicure With a Secret Ingredient

The nail artist Mei Kawajiri shares a festive nail design you can recreate at home in just five steps, using products you probably already own.

A Swiss Ski Chalet That Calls to Mind a Spy Movie

Plus: a Muji designer’s museum show, deodorant inspired by “The Iliad” and more recommendations from T Magazine.

The Most Memorable Things We Saw at Miami Art Week

And what the last art fairs of 2024 say about where the art world is going.

How to Apply Makeup That Lasts

Advice from the musician Tinashe, the cabaret performer Justin Vivian Bond and the makeup artist Yadim.

Fresh Takes on Potato Salad

Plus: festive fashion, a new destination on the Brazilian coast and more from T’s cultural compendium.

A London Apartment Where Family Life and Treasured Artworks Coexist

Mathieu Paris and Razid Kalfane have transformed a neglected flat in Marylebone into a home — and a showcase for their gallery-quality collection.

The Best Sparkly Shoes, From $60 to $1,850

For holiday party season, easy ballerinas and Mary Janes that catch the light.

Anna Sui Shares Her Favorite Lipstick and Eyeliner

Plus: jewelry with a resilient spirit, a riverside hotel in Lisbon and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Bright, Playful Clothes Designed for a Good Time

Take a vacation — whether mental or actual — in the season’s most colorful, joyful pieces.

A Japanese-Inspired, Brooklyn-Built Lighting Collection

Kawabi’s handmade designs put a new spin on traditional craft.

Is Robert Pattinson the Last True Movie Star?

He may have wanted to be an actor without being a celebrity. But then he turned his fame into its own kind of performance.

How Did Lesbian Pulp Fiction Thrive in the 1950s and ’60s?

These lurid paperbacks offer today’s readers a portal to an early, furtive era of queer expression.

When Life Becomes a Performance

From movie stars to the singularly strange creative talents who rule New York, the freest people are the ones who chart their own course.

The Wildest Looks at New York Fashion Week Are Often in the Audience

Milan and Paris may be the biggest runway capitals, but it’s New York where attendees truly dress for the occasion.

What Are the Freakiest Corners of New York?

The clubs, clothing stores and other places that attract — and repel — the freaks featured in T’s latest issue.

What Are the Freakiest Works of Art?

The creative people featured in T’s “Freak City” project share their favorite outlandish artworks.

12 Freaks on the Items That Help Them Be Themselves

Cole Escola, Princess Nokia, Tabboo! and more share the tools they rely on, from glitter to great hats.

The Freaks Who Rule New York

From a masked artist to a Broadway pioneer, these are the one-of-a-kind creative forces shaping the culture today.

Tell T a Joke | Jackie Hoffman

The actress tells a joke about a wildlife photographer — and does a convincing impression of a lion.

Tell T a Joke | Julio Torres

The comedian tells a joke borrowed from Good Housekeeping magazine.

My Favorite Song | Cole Escola

The actor’s favorite song is “Happy Birthday” — but they sing a country classic instead.

Julia Fox’s Guide to Being a Freak

The writer and performer shares her tips and explains why it’s never worth pretending to be normal.

How to Be a Freak

The writer and performer Julia Fox gives a tutorial on being yourself and finding your fellow freaks.

How Did New York Become the Freakiest Place on Earth?

The city has always been a haven for iconoclasts, but contemporary talents in virtually every field are making the metropolis more unique than ever before.

In Mexico City, an Artist Creates a Hidden, Light-Filled Sanctuary

By gutting his townhouse, José León Cerrillo revealed endless possibilities.

Beaded Bags for Your Next Holiday Party

Embellished, shiny accessories are sure to spark chatter this season.

A Jewelry House With an Affinity for Wild Animals

David Webb’s aquamarine-and-emerald horse bracelet nods to the brand’s original equestrian motifs.

Our Favorite Travel Destinations in 2024

From France’s Cap Ferret to Japan’s Kagoshima, T looks back at some of this year’s most enticing getaways.

This Beloved Ginger Ale Is Made With a Dozen Ingredients

Plus: a California hot spring retreat, an exhibition of Dorothea Rockburne’s artwork and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Inside a Legendary New York Hotel, a Home With Wall-to-Wall Tiger Print

How a full floor of the Sherry-Netherland became an apartment that evokes both European grandeur and downtown lofts.

Kim Hill Is Building Her Seat at the Table

After walking away from the Black Eyed Peas, the artist and designer has been making work on her own terms.

How to Host a Festive Fall Meal Like an Off-Duty Chef

Lauren Schofield — and her friends Anthony Ha and Sadie Mae Burns, of the restaurant Ha’s Đặc Biệt — take entertaining as seriously as their day jobs.

The Rebellious Beauty of Nollywood’s Screen Sirens

The distinctive makeup of early-aughts Nigerian movies is coming back — and so is the daring attitude of the women who wore it.

Emma Corrin and Maggie Nelson on the Strength in Vulnerability

The “Nosferatu” actor and the writer discuss solitude, self-editing and the playfulness of their work.

Big, Bold ’80s-Esque Jewelry Is Back

The season’s most precious accessories come in bright colors, with plenty of sparkle and an abundance of gold.

A Simple Baked Potato, With a Luxurious Twist

The French-born chef Yann Nury shares a festive take on a classic American comfort food.

Yann Nury’s Twice Baked Potatoes With Caviar

The New York-based chef elevates the classic potato dish with crème fraîche instead of sour cream and a dollop of caviar on top.

What’s Wrong With White Bread?

After years of sourdough dominance, bakers are going back to basics.

Black and White Clothes That Are Surprisingly Festive

Monochromatic palettes, offbeat accessories and statement pieces bring a sense of occasion to men’s holiday fashion.

Why Some of the Year’s Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little

Films like “Conclave” and “Bird” provide a stark contrast to the recent succession of films about women finding their voices.

When Your Living Room Is Also a Gallery

Tired of the featureless white cube, curators and dealers are staging shows in the most personal spaces of all: their homes.

Holiday Ornaments That Are Out of the Ordinary

A roundup of unusual Christmas baubles, from diamonds made of lichen to glass flowers and strawberry tarts.

What Do I Get the Person Who Needs Nothing?

For the holidays, T asked readers to write in about their hardest-to-shop-for loved ones. Here, our editors respond with their suggestions.

How to Make Your Sofa Look Even More Inviting

Expert advice from interior designers on going beyond the standard two-pillows-and-a-throw treatment.

The 25 Most Influential Cookbooks From the Last 100 Years

Chefs, writers, editors and a bookseller gathered to debate — and decide — which titles have most changed the way we cook and eat.

On Italy’s Lake Como, a Rationalist Villa With a Contemporary Touch

The designer Tommaso Spinzi has restored an architectural gem — and made it his own.

Why Crispy, Cheese-Stuffed Focaccia Is the Dish of the Moment

Plus: a taxi yellow carryall, a guide to two newly fashionable Bangkok neighborhoods and more from T’s cultural compendium.

There’s Nothing Like Watching Vietnam’s Waterlily Harvest

In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op.

How the World’s Most Expensive Spice Is Grown

A glimpse at Kashmir’s saffron harvest.

Following the Scent of Egypt’s Jasmine

In the Nile Delta, farming the redolent vine is both a tradition and a vital way to make a living.

Orchids Are Highly Prized in the West. In the South Pacific, They’re Everywhere.

Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of species — many still waiting to be discovered.

A Trip Through the Pink, Fragrant Rose Fields of Oman

The damask variety, valued for its sweet scent, is responsible for the country’s renowned rose water.

How Marigolds Became a Flower for Weddings and Funerals

Originating in North America, the blossoms have become central to Hindu rituals in India.

How the Protea Became a Symbol for South Africa

The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn.

Food, Offering, Medicine, Political Symbol: What the Lotus Means in Sri Lanka

The flower has developed a deep national importance, but what exactly it signifies depends on whom you ask.

The Flowers Celebrated in Festivals Across Japan

The colorful blooms of azaleas light up public spaces and private gardens.

Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us?

Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to many cultures across the globe.

Amaranths Were Nearly Wiped Out by Colonization. Now, They’re Making a Return.

Once a mainstay of Indigenous diets, the South American crop is having a resurgence in popularity, in part because of its health benefits.

We Asked For Your Toughest Gifting Questions. Here Are Our Responses.

What do you get for a sick loved one? A group of remote colleagues? A teenager interested in fashion?

This Season, Men’s Accessories Go Heavy on Hardware

These leather shoes and bags show off their buckles and straps.

Why This Artist Has 400 Pieces of Plastic Tableware

Sara Cwynar has amassed a collection of melamine objects that have also appeared in her video work.

A Secret Masterpiece by the Father of Hawaiian Modernism

This hexagonal home, hidden on an Oahu mountaintop, is the best example of Vladimir Ossipoff’s blend of Japanese and American midcentury design.

How to Dye Your Own Hair and Not Regret It

At-home tips from a model, an artist and a professional colorist.

The New Era of West African Fine Dining

Across the diaspora, chefs are sharing knowledge about long-overlooked cuisines — and creating some of the most exciting dishes you’ll find in Europe and America today.

Jewelry With the Seafaring Spirit of ‘Treasure Island’

Van Cleef & Arpels’s latest collection draws from Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic adventure novel.

Weeds Are Everywhere. Why Aren’t We Eating Them More?

Fast-growing and prolific, these plants are the next frontier in foraging.

The Lei Makers Reimagining an Ancient Tradition

A new generation of floral designers is incorporating fresh styles into their creations.

The New York Steakhouse That’s Served Everyone From Theodore Roosevelt to Liza Minnelli

Keens, a fixture in midtown Manhattan since 1885, is a shrine to a bygone city.

From a Celebrated Chef, a New Line of Home Goods

Clare de Boer and her husband, Luke Sherwin, have launched Roseland, a company selling furniture inspired by early American design.

Don’t Say ‘Macbeth’ and Other Strange Rituals of the Theater World

Pulling back the curtain on the peculiar customs and enduring superstitions that help define life backstage.

A New Farm-to-Table Restaurant in Upstate New York

Plus: an Australian surf hotel, rubber sculptures and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Marigolds in Varanasi

The fiery blossoms brighten weddings and funerals.

How to Hand-Wash All Your Clothes

Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle.

Roses in Oman

The damask variety, valued for its sweet scent, is responsible for the country’s renowned rose water.

The Best Chore Coats, From $40 to $1,850

A roundup of versatile work wear-inspired jackets.

Tarot Cards for Lovers of Broadway, Art and Pasta

Plus: landscape paintings at a Kyoto temple, cast-iron furniture and more recommendations from T Magazine.

An Artist Who Chronicles the ‘Doom Generation’

The artist Paul P. is a painter whose power comes from representing a scarcely documented, in-between generation of queer life.

What It Means to Make Art About Nazis Now

And is the culture telling the right stories about them, at a time when it’s never felt more urgent?

These Are the Weirdest Houses We’ve Ever Covered

Eleven brilliantly wacky homes that make conventional ideas of good taste seem boring.

Where to Travel This Winter, Whether You Want Sun or Snow

Here are five places, from coastal Norway to Marrakesh, with exceptional hotels that still have availability for the holidays.

Cornwall Is England’s Most Magical County. Here’s Where to Go.

Locals recommend the area’s best pies, wild gardens and coastal footpaths.

The French Singer Who Won Over Iggy Pop

Zaho de Sagazan went viral for her performances at the Cannes Film Festival and the Paris Olympics. Next, she’s coming to America.

Unique Engagement Gift Ideas to Celebrate Your Friends

Painterly blankets, bespoke jewelry and more gift recommendations from T Magazine.

In Michigan, a Queer Retreat With Dancing in the Woods

The editor Ryan Fitzgibbon invited collaborators to toast “A Great Gay Book,” a new collection of pieces from his influential, now-defunct magazine, Hello Mr.

Why Severed Hands Are Haunting Contemporary Art

Painters and sculptors are exploring agency and femininity by depicting floating appendages.

Lorna Simpson Is America’s Great Archivist

Throughout her genre-bending career, the artist has always made marginalization a source of power.

Jonathan Anderson Only Wants to Be the World’s Best Fashion Designer

The creative director of Loewe and founder of JW Anderson mines culture with the eye of a curator and a restlessness all his own.

A Watch Took 6,000 Hours to Make. It’s Still Inspiring New Variations.

A new diamond-encrusted Vacheron Constantin timepiece is inspired by one of company’s most elaborate creations.

How to Apply Blush Like a Professional

Tips from a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, a ballet dancer and a makeup artist.

A Painter With an Eye for the Ridiculous

The artist Ambera Wellmann’s work explores sex and climate change, while incorporating mermaids, tarot cards and memes.

A Midcentury Turin Home Gets a Careful Update

What do you do to an apartment in a building designed by Ada Bursi, one of Italy’s first female architects? Add color and texture, but not so much as to distract from its history.

A New California Hotel, Perched Above the Beach

Plus: a collection of glass jewelry, an exhibition of Olga de Amaral’s sculptures and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Shopping for a Hard-to-Please Loved One? Ask T for Help.

Send us a question about a picky person on your holiday gift list and we’ll respond to the most intriguing ones with suggestions.

Who Gets to Be a Daddy?

The best compliment a man — gay or straight, old or … not so old — can receive is to enter the pantheon of daddies.

Just How Much Control Can an Artist Have Over Their Work?

Cady Noland, who became the darling of the art world, has tested the limits.

How Tory Burch Gets Ready

Plus: a new hotel on the Athens Riviera, salvaged jewelry and more recommendations from T Magazine.

This Artist Once Spent a Year in a Cage. Now He’s Trying to Enjoy Himself.

With his extreme performance art, Tehching Hsieh gave the word endurance new meaning. In retirement, he’s working on cementing his legacy.

All the Makeup Brushes You Actually Need — and How to Clean Them

From a hard-working powder brush to a simple spoolie, these are the tools the professionals recommend.

Why the Pre-eminent Artists of Internet Culture Escaped to Rural Ohio

A visit to Ryan Trecartin and Lizzie Fitch’s compound in the sticks.

T’s Oct. 20 Greats Issue Covers

Jonathan Anderson, Lorna Simpson, Florence Welch and Theaster Gates

The Secret Art of David Hammons

Through interviews with some of his colleagues and collaborators — and several rare images — T considers the last half-century of an elusive artist’s practice.

Melissa George Brings Cinematic Glamour to a 17th-Century French Manor

“This is a woman’s home,” the actress says. “If a man walks in, I want him to feel like a guest.”

House Tour | Melissa George

The actress gives a tour of her home in Provence, which she’s filled with delicate details like floral furniture and a pink marble sink.

What Happens When Artists Start Going to Therapy?

In a number of exhibitions on view this year, people are pushing back on the cliché of suffering being essential to art, embracing recovery and wellness instead.

A Hudson Valley Spot That Channels Japanese Listening Bars

Plus: floral glassware, a bed-and-breakfast in Crete and more recommendations from T Magazine.

It Was Their Dream Home. But Could They Grapple With Its Dark Legacy?

After a Berlin couple discovered who’d once lived there, they still wanted to make the house their own.

The Man Behind Ferrari’s Fashion Line on What Fuels His Designs

Rocco Iannone is inspired by Joshua Tree, his middle school teacher and cats.

The Gay Male Artists Subverting the Primness of Cross-Stitch

Queer makers are using embroidery to challenge centuries of gender norms.

In Bali, a House That Taught a Fashion Executive How to Relax

At his Japanese-inspired villa, the cofounder of Maison Kitsuné has found pleasure in letting go.

Move Over, Matcha. Strawberry Milk Is Here.

Long beloved in Japan, the drink is becoming a fixture on cafe menus in Hawaii and now the mainland, too.

On an Italian Island, a Home That Celebrates Color and Craft

Atop the volcanic cliffs on the tranquil Salina, one woman has created a respite where art and nature reside in perfect harmony.

Natasha Rothwell and Samara Joy on Finding Their Voices

The “How to Die Alone” creator and actress and the Grammy-winning jazz singer talk about genre, improvisation and romantic comedies.

A New Lace-Forward Fashion Line

The London-based women’s wear brand Oiza is expanding ideas of British beauty.

Sneakers That Channel Venetian Textiles

Plus: a new boutique hotel in Miami, Mary Corse’s paintings and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Is This the Boldest Birkin Bag?

Hermès’s latest iteration is encrusted with almost 3,000 gems.

An Artist Whose Furniture Is a ‘Bat Signal’ to His Loved Ones

Ryan Preciado’s designs evoke his childhood memories and first architectural influences.

A Cape Cod Beach Shack Where Charm Takes Priority Over Air-Conditioning

A minimalist Manhattan architect gets fresh air — and fresh eyes — at his family’s cluttered cabin.

A Derelict Townhouse Becomes a D.I.Y. Wonderland

How a collective of artists turned a crumbling Brussels building into their own creative playground.

How to Conceal Under-Eye Circles

Tips from three people used to late nights: a drag queen, a musician and a makeup artist.

Blood Red Is the New Barbie Pink

And other cultural predictions based on movies that played at the Toronto International Film Festival, including Pedro Almodóvar’s latest.

Fall’s Best Boots Are Rugged and Buckled

Here are our favorite pairs, in a range of prices.

No Shoes, No Phones Allowed at This Brooklyn Shop

Plus: Sardinian furniture, a Jordan Casteel exhibition and more recommendations from T Magazine.

In the South of France, a Utopian Town Inspired by Ancient Pyramids

Once derided, La Grande Motte, a surreal 1960s resort in the South of France, is increasingly seen as having been ahead of its time.

Five Emerging Designers to Know This Season

Hailing from Mexico, Europe, the Caribbean and beyond, these five up-and-comers prove that modern fashion is truly global.

A Home With Its Own Rock ’n’ Roll Soundtrack

The designer Charles Zana channeled gritty 1980s New York to create a polished Parisian apartment for a friend.

Staff Meals Aren’t Just for Restaurants

A shared lunch (or breakfast or dinner) has become a key part of many creative endeavors. For many, it’s where a team really comes together.

The 25 Men’s Fashion Collections That Changed the Way We Dress

A group of experts — designers, editors and a street-style photographer — debate which clothes truly changed men’s wear.

Seashell Art Is Shedding Its Kitschy Reputation

No longer confined to beachy souvenir shops, works encrusted with oysters and mussels are showing up in galleries and interiors.

A House That Memorializes a Vanished New York

In Lower Manhattan, the former residence of an artist couple remains unchanged years after their deaths.

The Chrysanthemum Is No Longer Just for Grocery Store Bouquets

By spotlighting unusual varieties and unlikely combinations, designers are casting the flowers in a new light.

A Home With a Giant Falcon and a Ball of Wool With Human Legs

The artist and architect Luigi Serafini uses his Milanese apartment to explore his whims and surreal fantasies.

The Most Exciting Hotels in London Right Now

From big brands to quirky independents, the city’s newest accommodations are luxurious in ways both quiet and not.

In a Historic Cairo High-Rise, Apartments That Might Inspire a Longer Stay

The Immobilia Building, which was once the city’s tallest structure, is home to four new luxurious guest suites.

He Bought a (Miniature) Zoo

The painter Walton Ford has amassed dozens of vintage German animal figurines.

A 95-Square-Foot Caravan Inspired by Roald Dahl

The multimedia artist Yto Barrada has turned the tiny wagon in her Moroccan garden into a guesthouse.

A Brooch That Diana Vreeland Kept on Her Night Stand, Reimagined

A new Tiffany & Co. jewelry collection mines the archive of the designer Jean Schlumberger.

In Majorca, a One-Room Home With Sheep for Neighbors

How a couple transformed a tumbledown shepherd’s hut into a spare but functional retreat with views of the Balearic Sea.

A Berry Pudding That Tastes Like Danish Summertime

Rødgrød med fløde takes Mette Hay, a co-founder of the home goods company Hay, back to her grandparents’ garden.

A Hollywood Producer’s Home That Would Make a Perfect Movie Set

The former studio head Amy Pascal’s house needed a change. Maybe she did, too.

Tapestries Are No Longer Just for Gothic Castles

Leafy antique wall hangings are having a resurgence in the design world, showing up in even the most modern rooms.

They Gave a Home on Long Island a New Life. Then It Changed Theirs.

How the reimagining of a Hamptons house turned into a business partnership between a couple and their designer.

An Artist Documenting the Beauty of Queer Black South Africa

Zanele Muholi discusses visual activism, gospel music and walking more than 15,000 steps in a day.

How to Handle Jet Lag, According to Very Frequent Travelers

A long flight can be exhausting, but recovering from it needn’t take up half your trip.

An Italian Nobleman’s Villa Is Restored to Its Former Glory

The eldest son of the Etro family joined the throngs buying up centuries-old properties in Puglia but had the good sense to leave his (mostly) alone.

Gay Men Have Long Been Obsessed With Their Muscles. Now Everyone Is.

In Hollywood, on Instagram and beyond, the male-on-male gaze still decides what’s hot and what’s not.

The Artists Remaking Everyday Buildings in Dollhouse Scale

Miniaturists are memorializing the architecture of quickly changing cities with meticulous renderings of corner stores, restaurants and even dumpsters.

New York’s Newest Hotels Reveal the City’s Romantic Streak

Landscaped terraces, vintage cocktail bars and plush screening rooms — Manhattan’s hospitality scene revives the Gilded Age

A Necklace After Yves Saint Laurent’s Own Heart

The sweetly shaped accessory was inspired by a longtime favorite of the house’s founder.

Why It Took 30 People to Make This Tote Bag

Inspired by traditional basket weaving, the Bottega Veneta accessory features leather instead of cane.

The People Reimagining ‘Spirited Away’ With Puppets

Hayao Miyazaki’s classic film is now onstage, brought to life with elements including a nearly 20-foot-long dragon.

Everyone Who Made This Happen: Meet the Many People It Takes to Produce One Thing

The act of creation is rarely a solo affair. Here are five outsize teams behind projects ranging from a performance piece to a new pizza.

A Performance Piece That Required a Fencing Coach and a Sex Doll Maker

The artist Miles Greenberg’s latest show lasted for nine hours. It took much longer to come together.

A Plant-Based Chair, Three Years in the Making

Humberto Campana wanted to create furniture from a Brazilian “golden grass.” But first, he would have to wait for the harvest.

Does an Artist Ever Work Alone?

Despite the Romantic notion of a solitary genius, most art is the result of collaboration.

New York Italian Food Is Getting Weird (in a Good Way)

From olives encased in Jell-O cubes to giant ravioli, iconoclastic takes on Italian classics are shaping the menus at a new wave of restaurants.

So Long, Pavlova. Trifle Is the Dessert of the Summer.

In Britain and beyond, chefs are embracing the traditional English sweet — and taking it to new heights.

An Australian Island With ‘Wild’ Saunas and Pagan Festivals

A local’s guide to Tasmania, with tips on where to sleep, eat and surf.

At America’s Biggest Fish Market, 3 A.M. Is Prime Time

New York’s Fulton Fish Market, which supplies the city with nearly half its seafood, is run by third-, fourth-, even sixth-generation fishmongers.

In Paris, an Apartment With Views That Look Like Postcards

A design duo transformed part of a historic building into a home that foregrounds the city’s splendor.

A Masterpiece of 20th-Century Sculpture That You Can Wear Around Your Neck

This fall, the French fashion house Celine will release a miniature version of a work by the artist Jean Arp — in the form of a pendant.

On an Island in Maine, a Meal Worth Traveling For

A family celebrated the arrival of a special artwork at their home by inviting its maker to stay — and cooking her an oceanside dinner.

Beyond the Classic Barbecue: Three Other Ways to Cook Outdoors

Chefs from different global culinary traditions demonstrate how they do it — not a hamburger or hot dog in sight.

Everything You Need for Eating Outside This Summer

Items that will elevate your warm-weather gatherings, from canned rosé to colorful lawn chairs.

An Easy, Beautiful Tomato Tart to Make All Summer Long

The New York-based, French-born chef Yann Nury updated his childhood favorite with cherry tomatoes and an olive oil crust.

Do You Need a Lazy Susan? Maybe Not. But They Make Meals a Lot More Fun.

Long overlooked as throwback novelties, spinning trays are making a comeback.

In New York, a Lunch With Extravagant Jewelry and Local Dim Sum

The designer Rolly Robínson gathered their close friends and collaborators to celebrate their new collection of jungle-themed pieces.

How a Death Doula Throws a Dinner Party

At the Baroque guesthouse she runs in Portugal, Rebecca Illing hosted old friends for a meal suffused with nostalgia.

Three Simple But Surprising Cocktail Garnishes

There will always be olives. But what about crystallized flowers or a charred spice pod?

An Artist Who’s Been Making Work About Life and Death Since Childhood

Sarah Sze discusses her practice, pet adoption and winning second prize in a painting contest.

Where Parisians Escape to for Secret Beaches and Oyster Cabanas

A guide to France’s Cap Ferret, with insider tips from Philippe Starck and three other locals.

How to Give Yourself a Salon-Like Manicure at Home

Everything you need to know to take care of your nails like a professional — polish optional.

How to Throw a Greek Summer Party

According to Maria Lemos, the founder of the Athens boutique Mouki Mou, it’s all about “philoxenia,” a love of one’s guest.

In Milan, a Maximalist Home With a Shower Shaped Like a Birdcage

The Italian architect and designer Roberto Gerosa has converted a disused wood shop into a live-work space where his imagination can run wild.

The Best New Button-Up Shirts for Women

The timeless, trend-proof closet staple continues to evolve.

Adam Pendleton Holds Our Attention

The artist discusses his work routine, selling paintings as a teenager and the first piece that made him cry.

Is Black Wine the New Orange?

Once maligned, teinturier grapes — and the inky drinks they produce — are finding new fans. Here are the bottles to try.

On the Brazilian Coast, a Tropical Town Beloved by Artists and Makers

A guide to Paraty, on the Costa Verde, with tips on where to stay, shop and island hop from the artist Vik Muniz and four other insiders.

One Designer’s Take on the Perfect Silver Chain

Plus: a bright boutique hotel in Laos, dance music at MoMA and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Five New Hotels and Spas Built for Bathing

From southern Japan to the English countryside, these properties put the focus on therapeutic waters.

Are You Wearing Sunscreen the Right Way?

And other essential questions about protecting your skin from the sun, answered by experts.

A Mediterranean-Inspired Getaway in an Australian Surf Town

Plus: golden handbags, a Brooklyn boutique’s Tokyo pop-up and more recommendations from T Magazine.

A Forest Retreat in ‘Tokyo’s Backyard’

How the architect Terence Ngan and the interior designer Ed Ng made a home for themselves in the woods.

The 25 Essential Pasta Dishes to Eat in Italy

Two chefs, one cookbook author, a culinary historian and a food writer made a list of the country’s most delicious meals, from carbonara in Rome to ravioli in Campania.

Saintly, Seductive or Sadistic? Why We Can’t Make Up Our Minds About Nuns.

In uncertain times, religious sisters are often invoked as vessels for collective doubt.

Charles Gaines, by the Numbers

The artist on his new work at the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Alabama, the development of his practice and taking drum lessons from Jimmie Smith.

Chantal Joffe Paints Moments of Motherhood and Grief

Plus: silk lounge sets, a San Francisco film festival and more recommendations from T Magazine.

This Man Wants Your Most Haunted Objects

Over the past half-century, the multimedia artist Tony Oursler has amassed thousands of esoteric pieces of spiritual ephemera.

How to Build a Skin Care Routine for Adult Acne

An expert-approved guide to the most effective products and techniques for dealing with stubborn breakouts at home.

Jewelry Fit for a 1960s It Girl

Bulgari’s amethyst-encrusted necklace takes its cue from an archival piece worn by the socialite Lyn Revson.

An Artist Whose Knits Are an Antidote to Loneliness

Patrick Carroll began making textiles during lockdown. Last year, several of them appeared at a JW Anderson runway show.

An Issue All About Pasta and What It Means to Eat It

The dish, in all its many forms, has become synonymous with Italy’s culture.

In Ecuador, Homes That Are Part of the Mountains

A group of architects are creating disjointed structures that, in responding to their unsteady terrain, are a new model in cooperative building.

The Black Female Artists Redefining Minimalism

A new generation of painters and sculptors is finding creative freedom by making rigorously pared-down work.

How a Mechanical Songbird Takes Flight

For one Swiss artisan, creating a sapphire-covered, tuneful automaton for the French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels was a yearslong process.

A Romantic New Clothing Line With Hidden Quirks

The designer Meruert Tolegen started out making children’s wear. Her pieces for adults combine precise construction with a playful spirit.

Shots, Shots, Shots! Why Tiny Drinks Are on the Rise.

Bartenders are shrinking their pours with variety and festivity in mind.

An Opaque Philip Johnson House Reopens After 15 Years

Following an extensive restoration, the Brick House, the other half of the architect’s famous Glass House, is once again receiving visitors.

Initial Necklaces Worth Treasuring

A roundup of precious letters, from gothic characters to minimalist medallions.

In Los Angeles, a Hilltop Garden Party With a Tower of Crudités

Sara Kramer and Sarah Hymanson — the chef-owners of the restaurant Kismet — hosted a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern-inspired feast to celebrate their first cookbook.

A Guide to Antwerp, a City of Avant-Garde Fashion and Art Nouveau Architecture

Five locals — including three of Belgium’s most influential designers — share their favorite stores, museums, restaurants and more.

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Is the Place to Go for Inventive Pastries and Fresh Bread

Plus: a vase designed by Alice Waters, sculptures made from recycled CDs and more recommendations from T Magazine.

The 10 Best Things We Saw at Salone del Mobile

From an exhibition in a 1940s-era Modernist house to a blood-red sofa, the highlights of Milan’s annual design fair.

A Beloved Copenhagen Cafe Gets Serious About Dinner

The chef Frederik Bille Brahe has transformed the Apollo Bar & Kantine into his version of a fine dining restaurant, and celebrated with a meal for his family and collaborators.

A Radicchio Salad for People Who Don’t Think They Like Radicchio

The Danish chef Frederik Bille Brahe shares the recipe for the star dish at his newly reopened Copenhagen cafe Apollo Bar & Kantine.

A Jazz Lounge That’s More Than Kind of Blue

Plus: Thom Browne bedding, a new Brooklyn bakery and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Ellen Gallagher’s Futuristic Archives

The artist discusses marine life and African American myth from her studio in the Netherlands.

Hawaii Locals Recommend Their Favorite Shave Ice Shops

Cups of flaky ice topped with flavored syrups are easy to find in the state. But the best shops set themselves apart with fresh ingredients and old-school charm.

These Perfumes Come With Notes of Blood, Latex and Floorboards

For a growing number of fragrance fans, smelling singular is more important than smelling good.

The Bumpy Gourd That’s Winning Over Bartenders

In bars from Hong Kong to Vancouver, the medicinal tang of bitter melon is making its way onto drinks menus.

In Kyoto, Five Hotels to Add to Your Travel Wish List

The city’s newest crop of hotels — from a luxury retreat on a historic estate to a 10-room inn surrounded by forested mountains — were worth the wait.

Bold Tiles in 64 Different Shades

Plus: a Venetian retreat, hand-knotted rugs and more recommendations from T Magazine.

How to Host a Lunch Like a Parisian Gallerist

The artist Bianca Lee Vasquez, a co-founder of the art space Sainte Anne Gallery, regularly gathers friends for laid-back meals at her apartment, just a few blocks away.

Is 2,000 Bags Too Many?

The visual artist Pipilotti Rist’s collection is what happens, she says, “when a 60-something-year-old Central European woman doesn’t throw anything away.”

Britain’s ‘Pie King’ Comes to Paris

Plus: a colorful hotel in Finland, hand-painted folding screens and more recommendations from T Magazine.

A Tiny Weekend Home in a French Fisherman’s Cabin

One Parisian couple found a retrofitted house in Marseille, right on the water’s edge.

An Illustrated Guide to Spring’s New Books

Exclusively for T, Marcus Jahmal envisions what happens on page 76 of novels by Neel Mukherjee, Valerie Martin and others.

Why This Fashion Designer Holds On to a Gap Shirt and a Necklace With a Chipped Tooth

Glenn Martens, the creative director of Y/Project and Diesel, shares his inspirations.

For Two Color-Obsessed Artists, a White-Walled Home

Out on Long Island, Stanley Whitney and Marina Adams hired a pair of designers to create a house and studio complex that celebrates — and encourages — the painters’ imagination.

In Japan, a Place for a Famous Artistic Director to Hide by the Sea

The designer and record producer Nigo has built a minimalist retreat where the Pacific Ocean itself is practically an architectural feature.

A Filmmaker Needed a Quiet Place to Write. Where Better Than a Tuscan Villa?

Albert Moya has optimized his apartment, part of a 14th-century estate in the hills of Florence, for work and lounging.

Two Artists Make a Home for Their Family, and Their Collection

Rashid Johnson and Sheree Hovsepian have transformed their New York townhouse into a showplace for creativity.

How to Live Like an Artist

The best — and most idiosyncratic — homes reflect their inhabitants’ tastes and whims, without compromise.

A French Castle Filled With a Collector’s Treasures

The art and antiques dealer Yves Gastou was passionate about objects and their stories. His home in Biarritz overflowed with both.

Flower Arrangements Are Reaching New Heights

Floral designers are finding drama in tall, statuesque compositions.

An Artist Who Aims to Be as Eclectic as a Tumblr Feed

Anthony Cudahy’s lush, figurative works are inspired, in equal parts, by news footage, family photographs and Renaissance paintings.

Pharrell and Tyler, the Creator Remix a Classic Tote

The Louis Vuitton men’s creative director collaborated with the rapper to design a golf bag in the spirit of the brand’s 1930s Keepall.

A New York Loft Where the Art Comes First

In designing their Manhattan home, a couple took cues from their wide-ranging collection.

A Night With New York’s Lesbian and Bisexual Backgammon League

At the invitation-only art world games evenings, painters, gallerists, collectors and assistants mingle and compete on a level playing field.

Supper Clubs in New York Are a Vanishing Breed. Café Carlyle Is Keeping the Tradition Alive.

Any night at the Upper East Side’s nearly 70-year-old cabaret still feels like a big night out.

A New York Apartment With a Garden in the Kitchen

When a couple took over a SoHo loft, they were attracted to its classic stripped-back look, but they also aspired to make it their own.

How Contemporary Artists Are Taking Papier-Mâché Out of the Classroom

A new wave of self-taught craftspeople are using the medium to make playful, thought-provoking works.

Pat Steir’s Blue Period

The painter discusses her latest work, her previous career in the New York City welfare department and why she tries to make a brushstroke every day.

How Does a Day Job Affect an Artist’s Work? This Exhibition Has an Idea

Plus: an installation in an Indian palace, a farm shop in upstate New York — and more recommendations from T Magazine.

Josh Brolin Never Thought He’d End Up in Malibu

How the “Dune” actor made a home in a place he once resisted.

Is There Something Radical About Painting Flowers?

Many artists who made their names in figurative work are now creating a different sort of portrait.

A Bag That Melds the ’60s, the ’90s and Today

A new accessory from Michael Kors reinterprets an archival giraffe print.

A House Where Old Miami Style Meets Old World Eclecticism

The 1940s Florida home harks back to a different time — and a different continent.

A Designer’s Endlessly Versatile Clothes

The London-based Charlie Constantinou creates shape-shifting garments with zippers and detachable legs.

A Watch With an Irresistible Tick

This new numbered-edition Omega Speedmaster sounds as good as it looks.

Why Artists Rule New York

It’s home to all types, but one group has made the city what it is today.

When a Job Becomes a Literal Hell

In an era of continual burnout, artists and filmmakers are now imagining what it looks like when workers finally explode.

How to Pack for a Two-Week Trip With One Small Suitcase

Expert advice from professional travelers on what to bring and where to put it.

Five Things Peter Shire Wishes He’d Made

The Los Angeles-based artist and designer admires the Vespa and an early 20th-century typeface.

Fashion That Sticks to the Bare Necessities

Spring’s most classic look requires just a few elements: a tailored trench, an oversize blazer, a clean-lined dress and some unapologetic confidence.

Why Wellness Culture Has Cozied Up to Leeches

The bloodsucking worms might conjure an era of vampiric pseudoscience, but their powerful jaws are inspiring new applications.

In London, a Rare Space Where Musicians, Artists and Curators Work Side by Side

A look at a creative incubator where the singer Sampha rubs shoulders with the fashion designer Grace Wales Bonner.

Finding Your Family

For many, the bonds formed by choice can be as profound, as tortured, as those into which we are born.

A New York Hotel With Flashy Patterns and Bucolic Gardens

This Manhattan project is the latest from the British designer Kit Kemp, who is known for her fanciful interiors.

A Designer for Whom 25 Heads Are Better Than One

Erdem Moralioglu discusses his collection of busts, which is slowly taking over his London home.

Saying Goodbye to a Legendary Milanese Palazzo

An interior decorator’s family inhabited the sprawling building for six generations. Now, as they leave, he and his partner offer a final look inside.

Pet Beds That Might Be Nicer Than Your Own

Embroidered cushions and ruffled slipcovers are on the rise as designers turn their attention to an often-ignored piece of furniture.

How to Wash Your Hair

A guide to building an effective, adaptable routine for every hair type.

11 Vintage Interiors Books to Fuel Your Home Design Fantasies

From Edith Wharton’s treatise on décor to a portrait of 1990s Tokyo, the books that designers return to again and again for inspiration.

An-My Lê Seeks Herself in the Landscape

The artist reflects on witnessing war up close — and then photographing it at a distance.

A Japanese Holiday Feast, by Way of California

Sylvan Mishima Brackett, the chef-owner of the San Francisco restaurant Rintaro, hosted family and friends for an intimate meal to start the year.

Aliens Have Never Been More Alluring

Why pop culture now flirts with extraterrestrials as much as it fears them.

How to Host a Proper English Pub Lunch

The chef Margot Henderson on gathering friends for a meal at the Three Horseshoes inn in Somerset and the perfect winter dessert.

In an 18th-Century Tavern, a Different Kind of Holiday Market

Dozens of makers gathered at the restaurant Stissing House, in New York’s Hudson Valley, for a celebration of craft and local creativity.

The Gallery That Has Never Lost an Artist

Monika Sprüth and Philomene Magers built one of the art world’s most powerful businesses by not following conventional wisdom.

In Belfast, a Celebration of Art, Community and Pizza

The author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers invited friends to toast his new book at a dinner in a former textile mill.

How Artists Are Breaking the Taboos Around Depicting Birth

For centuries, labor was deemed too messy a subject for gallery walls. A growing canon of feminist work is challenging that perception.

A Designer Inspired by Black Elegance, Soca Music and Blue Devils

Maximilian Davis, Ferragamo’s creative director, shares a glimpse into his creative world.

Flamboyant as Ever, ’70s-Style Desserts Are Making a Comeback

With nostalgia comes Bundts, Black Forests and elaborate gelatinous confections. Would you like a blowtorch with that?

When Women Artists Choose Mothering Over Making Work

Why does the act of stepping away from a creative vocation still have the power to shock?

An Italian Lakeside Retreat That Embraces Modernity

How members of a storied Milanese family reimagined a glass-walled 1970s house in a style all their own.

Jewish Theatermakers Are in Good Company

So many of America’s great plays and musicals have been created and performed by Jews. T’s Holiday issue explores why — and gathers dozens of Jewish actors, writers and directors.

A Cartier Ring Inspired by the Work of a 20th-Century Style Icon

The piece evokes a 1938 interlocking gold cuff designed by the house’s then creative director, Jeanne Toussaint.

The Ceramists Putting a Fresh Spin on Traditional Korean Techniques

In reinvigorating the craft’s rich history, a group of female Korean and Korean American artists are creating a body of wholly distinct work.

In Rio de Janeiro, Architecture That’s in Sync With the Jungle

A new generation of Brazilian designers is creating dwellings that respect the surrounding terrain.

The Luncheonette Serving New York’s Best Egg Creams

The owners of Lexington Candy Shop have, for over 98 years, refined their recipe and still make their syrups from scratch.

The Wild Beauty of Moss

The inconspicuous plant is now the unexpected star of many naturalistic arrangements.

On Patmos, in Greece, a Very Old House Gets a Colorful New Life

Two designers returned a historic dwelling to its roots, removing everything contemporary — then adding an internationally inflected spirit of their own.

In Mumbai, an Intimate Diwali Dinner Party

Aditi Dugar, the owner of the restaurant Masque, celebrated the festival of lights with a modern Indian tasting menu prepared by the chef Varun Totlani.

At Berlin’s Futuristic New Performance Venue, Even the Walls Make Music

The Reethaus’s spatial sound system inspires events that are immersive, experimental — and surprisingly spiritual.

A Garden Shed Becomes a Retreat Filled With Treasures

At the far end of her London yard, a British interior designer has created a richly adorned work space.

The Enduring, Transformational Power of Pilgrimage

The writer Aatish Taseer embarked on a journey through Bolivia, Mongolia and Iraq. What he learned was less a life-altering revelation and more a lesson in curiosity itself.

Paris’s Newest Hotels Embrace Color and Quirk

From the Marais to the Champs-Élysées, the French capital is suddenly full of small, exuberantly designed places to stay.

Five Things Tom Dixon Wishes He’d Created

The designer, who’s debuting a line of portable lighting, looks to geodesic domes and bicycles.

How Hermès Turned a Dog Collar Into a Bag

This cabochon-accented accessory nods to the brand’s animal-focused roots.

Slowly and Steadily, Snails Have Overtaken the Runway

In an era of expediency, gastropods are oozing into fashion and design — and reminding us that we, too, can take our time.

Wacky, Curvaceous Houses in Brazil That Feel Like Cocoons

How a handful of organic 20th-century homes by the architect Jorge Zalszupin came to redefine Modernist design.

A Wood-Lined Retreat in the Heart of Paris

On one of the most Parisian streets in the city, two interior designers create a new kind of French fantasy.

The Man Behind 250 Masks

Inside the sizable collection amassed by the artist Marcel Dzama, whose work plays with disguise.

In Brooklyn, a Honduran-Inspired Backyard Dinner

Cathleen O’Neil and Feisal Lagos, two friends who met in the New York events industry, have started a vibrant, collaborative meal series of their own.