“As an architect, I’m detail-oriented and obsessed with how things are created and composed—from buildings to furniture, to food and clothing and accessories,” says Julie Frank, global director of design for Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts. “It’s often the smaller details—a buckle, a button, handles or a hinge—that draw my attention, rather ... More

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During his life, Robert Mapplethorpe was famous for his breathtaking photographs, which ran the gamut from floral still lifes to some very controversial shots depicting sadomasochistic themes. Now 17 years after Mapplethorpe’s death, he’s perhaps better known than ever thanks to his central role in cultural artifacts like Patti Smith’s ... More

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In the back corner of a Manhattan restaurant, winemaker Cory Lane, of Napa Valley’s Frith Wines, samples the offerings of two California vintners, a bottle of red and white from each. He takes a sip, swishes and spits. “There’s a difference in personality and point of origin, what ... More

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When Leon Bridges released his hit debut album Coming Home in 2015, most of the 26-year-old Texan’s immediate success had to do with his smooth, modern take on soul music. But there’s no denying the charm that his signature style—a dapper, midcentury look of high-waisted trousers, cardigans and ... More

Hotelier Ori Kafri likens the Malibu coast to Capri, Italy. “When you say Malibu to people, in a way they fall in love immediately with the location, with the idea of Malibu. Similar to when we say Capri. There’s magic just by naming them,” he says. It’s this magic that ... More

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If you grew up in the '90s, chances are you've owned (and worn) a few mood rings. Not only were they having a major style moment, they also let you know if your best friend was in high or low spirits. And while you may have thought that mood rings were ... More