"You can still see my eyes, right?" Janelle Monáe is donning her signature tuxedo-style ensemble, paired with chic cherry-colored sunnies. The powerhouse activist, artist, businesswoman, and mogul is about to host an intimate dinner celebrating her partnership with Belvedere Vodka, but also more than that: the future. “What does a ... More

If you’ve ever been gifted roses from Venus ET Fleur, it is fair to say that you are loved. From mini vases to grandiose boxes full of aromatic roses that literally last a year, the brand knows how to deliver a quality product. While it is ... More

From fashion to music to art, there are countless influential women rewriting the stereotypical narratives within creative landscapes by paving their own paths. Reebok launched a campaign in 2001 called “It’s A Woman’s World” that featured a number of female powerhouses challenging cultural and gender ... More

Chicago is one of my favorite cities to visit. A visit to Chicago comes complete with a cultural awakening, culinary gems, and wall-to-wall history. From the iconic skyline dotted with magical architecture to the innovative local cocktail lounges, Chicago offers an intoxicating lineup for any weekend getaway. ... More

The exhibition “Icons of Style: A Century of Fashion Photography” will make its heralded appearance in Space City this summer at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The selection of vivid images examines diverse views of style through the lenses of the medium’s pros as well as ... More

To say that entrepreneur Claire Olshan has accomplished a lot in her life would be an understatement. She was 24 years old when she launched her first company, the successful luxury retail space Fivestory, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 2010. Nine years later, with ... More

In the past decade, Cartagena, Colombia, has emerged as a white-hot destination for one-percenters—an ancient and absurdly picturesque colonial city perched on the edge of the Caribbean, an easy five-hour flight from New York. Whether you’re wandering the labyrinthine streets of the cotton candy–hued Centro Histórico, people-watching at ... More

As rapper, activist, and Chicago native Taylor Bennett approaches me, his glistening white smile strikes me first, immediately followed by his inviting albeit sweaty hug. Bennett exudes brightness and positivity through both his personal demeanor and his inspiring music. The 23-year-old artist self-released his third album called Be ... More

For a nightlife impresario who’s been dubbed a kingmaker by Miami media, Michael Gardner, founder and CEO of promotions company Headliner Market Group, certainly keeps a low profile. To seek out the mastermind behind LIV Nightclub’s weekly bash LIV on Sunday, nicknamed the Best Party ... More