Jeauni Cassanova Sees Clothing as an Invitation

Jeauni Cassanova is perched on top of a marble mantel, mesh-gloved hands adjusting the bustled train of a Vivienne Westwood dress. “I love the built-in titty,” Cassanova says, gesturing downwards to the padded bustier. “That, and it’s meant to have a whale’s tail so you can show your ass crack.” The gown is one of … Read more

Playing in the Deep End with Amanda de Cadenet

Amanda de Cadenet recently kicked off the Chelsea Hotel’s creative residency program, staying at the legendary property for a two-week stint during which she recorded interviews for her podcast, The Conversation, created a portrait series of featured guests and friends, and took time to write. Below, she invites us into her world of creativity and … Read more

Cristine Brache, Perceived – Coveteur: Inside Closets, Fashion, Beauty, Health, and Travel

It’s here, everything – Everything anyone ever Dreamed of, and more. But love is lost: The only sacrifice To live in this heaven, This Disneyland Where people are the games. Thus begins Goodnight Sweet Thing, the sophomore poetry collection by multimedia artist Cristine Brache. The epigraph—a poem by Dorothy Stratten, a writer and Playboy Playmate … Read more

María Zardoya Is No Longer Censoring Herself

On the song “Echo” off The Marías’s recently-released album Submarine, María Zardoya sings, “Miss the warmth of your neck / when I knew you best / I’m yours, I’m yours,” and later, “Your cry is an echo / and I will let go of your love.” The song captures the central tension of the album: … Read more

Cowboys, Crypto, & Climate Change

“I’m so sad—my drug dealer is moving,” my friend complained to me one evening. I live in San Francisco with a lot of friends in tech, who have a ton of disposable income and stress to blow off, so there’s always someone on retainer for events like Burning Man and Coachella. “Aw, why?” I sympathized. … Read more

Every Which Way to Tie Your Sweater

On the hottest day of the year, with the sun baking the sidewalk and the air heavy with humidity, knitwear was not top of mind for most New Yorkers. But inside the converted Centre Street walkup, super baby alpaca scarves, soft cotton separates, and chunky hand-knit sweaters adorned the all-white ground-floor showroom. Despite 90 degrees … Read more

A Review of Spa Valmont at Le Meurice in Paris

I love a facial—I mean, who doesn’t? Yes, it’s not necessarily a necessity but, in my opinion, it’s an easily justified indulgence. For example, think of what your apartment looks like. Now think of what your apartment would look like if you never gave it a deep clean—if you only vacuumed once or twice a … Read more