In 2012, fondue sets made a triumphant resurgence in relevance thanks to Justin Bieber, who belted to the world that, if he was your boyfriend, he’d “swag, swag, swag on you, chillin’ by the fire while we eatin’ fondue.” At the time, the mention didn’t exactly make a lot of sense, thanks to its dual … Read more
Coming to select theaters The Truffle Hunters (Dec. 25) If you’re in need of an instant serotonin boost, I can’t stress enough how delightful this documentary about elderly Italian men and their dogs is. One of the breakout hits from last year’s Sundance Film Festival, The Truffle Hunters follows a handful of the titular scavengers … Read more
Spain’s irresistible hitmaker Rosalía draws influences from everywhere—from flamenco to reggaeton to hip-hop. Her next album aims to prove just how far pop music can travel.
Rosalía’s love for flamenco extends all the way back to her childhood, when she first discovered the music of Camarón, a legendary flamenco musician whose 1970s heyday not only prompted a revival of interest in flamenco, but also drew ire from traditionalists by including modern elements such as electric bass to his records. (It’s not … Read more
It’s been quite a year for Rosalía. The Barcelona-born singer-songwriiter clinched a coveted “Best New Artist” nomination at the 2020 Grammys, showing up on the red carpet with nails to die for and winning in the “Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album” category for her album El Mal Querer. Although Rosalía has been in the … Read more
During her four-month lockdown earlier this year, Nigerian designer Tia Adeola made her long-held dream of filmmaking a reality. After debuting her collection at New York Fashion Week back in February, Adeola set her sights on turning her next project into a short film. She designed a line of lingerie-inspired gowns and separates in pastel … Read more
What is it about Lauren Hutton that has managed to capture hearts for nearly six decades? In 1964, the surprisingly fresh-faced, gap-toothed 22-year-old began posing for the likes of Bert Stern and Richard Avedon, quickly charming her way to the cover of Vogue (a feat she achieved not once but a whopping 27 times) and … Read more
Kathy remembers her daughters’ early love for fashion fondly. “I used to bring them to the fashion shows in Paris when they were like, 13 and 15,” says Hilton. “I think that’s where they really got a taste and started to see all these beautiful things. And then the designers started to send them things. … Read more
There’s no place like home for the holidays, no matter how far you roam (or don’t, with all things considered). And since many of us have had a bit too much of our own living space over the past months, that makes the moment even more ripe for bringing festive decor to our interiors. ‘Tis … Read more
“We aren’t trying to please everyone anymore,” Kristopher Brock reported on a Zoom from California. For all the challenges designers have faced this year, a silver lining was the extra time and space to refocus on what they do best—and what their customer really wants. The energy Brock and Laura Vassar might’ve expended on a … Read more