Gloss Over: Slicked Is Back

Is it a throwback, thoroughly modern, or a little of both? Regardless, dapper men are declaring that the use of hair gel is no longer taboo

For 2014, the slicked-back look has come full circle, at once reminiscent of Fifties crooners like Elvis and the coolly styled David Beckham. Whether parted to the side or combed straight back, the updated hairstyle is as handsome as ever, provided its wearer remembers that less is always more. "This is ... More

Rediscovered: A Masterclass in Upholstery

Traditional aesthetics take a backseat to the contemporary with these newly upholstered chairs, each displaying unexpected fabric pairings. Here, cultivating and curating the trend, six interiors experts weigh in

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The Other Side of Paradise

Designers are ushering in the season with wild colors and easy silhouettes perfectly at home on the shores of St. Lucia. Spring's best—and, quite literally, brightest—take a refreshingly unstructured beat

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Easy Street: The Breakout Stars of Divergent

For Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Christian Madsen, spring's best outerwear is polished enough to stand out in a London crowd but casual enough for kicking back

Before he took up acting, Ben Lloyd-Hughes wanted to be a barrister. “I like standing up for the little man,” the 25-year-old British actor says, “and trying to fight for the truth.” It was only after he discovered practicing law wasn’t what he expected—“maybe what I was attracted to was ... More

Guggenheim Young Collectors Party

See snaps of Katrina Bowden, Joseph Altuzarra and more who turned out to support the Young Collectors Council Art Fund

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Did They Really Just Say That?

From reality TV host Chris Harrison's dream "Bachelorette" to a slew of remarkable racial slurs, a shortlist of the week's wildest statements

Gentlemen, Good Luck "That would be amazing. She’s beautiful. I think she would love that. I would not only host that, I’d produce it." – 27-season-long Bachelor host Chris Harrison getting excited about the thought of his ex-wife becoming The Bachelorette, the show's less-than-stellar success rate notwithstanding. A Slice of Empathy “I feel like ... More

Room Request! Nizuc Resort

Check in to the most desired room at this new luxury property on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

The secluded Nizuc Resort and Spa is a pristine property on Cancun’s Punta Nizuc, formerly a private retreat for the president of Mexico. Conceived by interior and architectural designer Alejandro Escudero, the massive 29-acre, 274-room resort boasts two private beaches, six first-rate restaurants and countless open spaces to take in breathtaking views ... More

Gadget DuJour: Is Samsung’s Gear Fit Right For You?

Here's how this soon-to-launch fitness tracker measures up against the competition

Not to be outdone by Fitbit, FuelBand and Jawbone, Samsung has unveiled Gear Fit, the brand’s first official fitness tracker. The gadget won’t be available until April, so in the meantime, here are five things to know before jumping on the fitness bracelet bandwagon. More

Following the Ruhl: How to Master the Stage Kiss

Mastering the Stage Kiss

Playwright Sarah Ruhl divulges the story behind Stage Kiss, her latest work Off-Broadway

In Stage Kiss, the new show from playwright Sarah Ruhl—now playing at Playwright’s Horizons in New York—an actress is unexpectedly reunited with an old flame when they’re cast as, well, old flames and forced to lock lips repeatedly during a tumultuous run in New Haven. It’s the kind ... More

For Better or Norse: The Real World of the Vikings

Forgot everything you thought you knew about those Dark Age brutes. Now back for a second season, show runner Michael Hirst unleashes an epic reality check

“If you walk outside your office for three blocks, you’ll pass at least 70 Vikings.” That was the pitch that award-winning writer Michael Hirst made to the History Channel—and it worked. Executives took the chance that a dramatic series on the lives of people who fought and loved more than ... More

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