By definition, a true minimalist doesn’t want their day-to-day wardrobes to be overly complicated. Instead of embracing bold, multilayered ensembles, they of course tend to gravitate towards something a bit more streamlined and effortless—but that doesn’t mean they want to sacrifice style, nor should they. So when it comes to choosing outerwear that is both … Read more
“What would Franca have done?” is the question that comes to mind as we pause at the end of this tumultuous year to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of Vogue Italia’s long-time editor Franca Sozzani. Golden-haired and delicate looking, Sozzani was an editor who had the strength of her convictions. “She was fearless,” … Read more
Virgil Abloh, the chattiest of designers, has made words part of his Off-White design lexicon since the beginning. Until now they haven’t featured much in his work for Louis Vuitton, but this time around he had something to say, though he didn’t do so with the ironic distancing of the quotation marks that are his … Read more
Spontaneity. It may be the thing we missed the most in 2020: the last minute weekend trips, the spur-of-the-moment dinner parties, the surprise birthday visits from friends… Our lives are painfully coordinated and repetitive now, even when it comes to what we wear. Who among us hasn’t looked down to find we’re in the same … Read more
While the alcohol industry has been historically male-led, that imbalance is thankfully changing. Over the last few years, an increase in woman-helmed spirits brands have helped close the field’s gender gap. Even in the past year alone, many more have joined the trade. In support of the strong female figures adding a new edge to … Read more
Spotify’s year-end Wrapped lists are always something to behold; a unique and deeply fascinating form of social anthropology. But in 2020, a year defined by unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety, it was all the more intriguing to get a peek into the audio offerings that helped get people through it all. Some takeaways, according … Read more
There’s currently an excess of 109 billion tons of carbon in the atmosphere, and reducing our emissions isn’t enough to curb global warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we also need to sequester carbon through natural solutions—like regenerative agriculture and reforestation—and advanced ones, like carbon capture technology. For Aether, the process essentially goes … Read more
When the Los Angeles-based designer Heather Taylor first began self-isolating with her family in March, she, like many of us who were suddenly stuck inside, began thinking about how she could upgrade her Laurel Canyon house. “I’ve always loved interiors, but I’ve embarked on a bunch of new home projects this year,” says Taylor, who’s … Read more
While music videos truly reached their height back in the ’90s and early 2000s, 2020 has been a banner year for the medium. It’s not to say music videos ever disappeared, per se—but the scale and flashiness of them has certainly decreased in the digital age, where TikTok, Instagram Reels, and other video mediums have … Read more
For fellow DIYers, flower shops, farmers markets, and fancy grocery stores are all good places to source seasonal flowers. Most are still open during the pandemic and will appreciate the support. Start to investigate the available verities by calling ahead in the month before your big day. And then, Amy suggests, get your flowers a … Read more