September 24, 2022

Desert Storm

From Riyadh, Eve Peyser reveals how social-media stars help the Saudi kingdom be seen as the new hot spot—and not the home of a regime that beheads journalists …

Ah, Wilderness!

From Ucross, Judith Newman reveals what exactly goes on at a renowned artists’ retreat …

Twitter for Twits

From the social network, Chris McGreal reports on how Trump’s alternative to Twitter is on the brink of becoming another one of his business failures. …

What we need is a Touch of Basil

From a perch in the lobby, Ben Macintyre remembers Fawlty Towers, the classic comedy that cleverly captured a type of Englishman who is now all but extinct …

Present at the Destruction

From Washington, Michael Oreskes shows how masters of the dark arts conspired to encourage Trump’s dangerous behavior inside the White House …

Designing Woman

From Milan, Elena Clavarino gets a look at the wealth of rare and extraordinary fashion pieces at the estate sale of the late Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani …

The Perfect Ending

Acclaimed singer, actress, and activist Bette Midler answers 53 of life’s most pressing questions …

Issue No. 167

The View from Here Work, drink, or fornicate? Everything you’ve always wanted to know about writers’ retreats but were afraid to ask

By Judith Newman

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Selfies from Saudi To rebrand from an oppressive regime to a luxurious cultural hub, the Saudi Arabian government is paying influencers to vacation in the kingdom

By Eve Peyser

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The Unsocial Network Engagement is low. Downloads are virtually nonexistent. Investors are backpedaling. Donald Trump’s rival to Twitter is a flop

By Chris McGreal

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Survivor, D.C. Edition The new genre of books taking over Washington? Memoirs by Trump-administration survivors who tried to do their work in the midst of insanity

By Michael Oreskes

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The Big Sleep

Hang up your party hat and rest easy: AIR SUPPLY’s spellbinding selection has just the right charm to turn your shut-eye into a deep and luxurious slumber

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My Favorite Things Gabriel Chipperfield has quickly established himself as one of London’s ones to watch, thanks to design projects that include artist Tracey Emin’s studios. Here, the young developer shares his top selections of the moment

By Gabriel Chipperfield

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Photo: Javier Callejas

Eye of the Beholder As a talented actor and professional heartthrob, Brad Pitt has captured the hearts and minds of people from all over the world for over three decades. But will he manage to convince them to buy a $385 serum? Our beauty-and-wellness columnist tries to resist his charms …

By Linda Wells

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Failure to Launch Having returned to Santa Barbara, and with Prince Harry’s memoir and Meghan’s podcast underway, what’s next for the unroyal couple?

By Hilary Rose

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The Rummage Sale of the Century One-of-a-kind pieces in the late Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani’s wardrobe, on sale in Milan, offer a slice of fashion heaven—if you can fit into them

By Elena Clavarino

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Abbott and Costello Go to Bat Against Monkeypox And the result is a comedy of errors

By Patricia Marx

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Basque in It The husband-and-wife team of Eder Montero and Alex Raij has created some of New York’s best neighborhood restaurants

By Christine Muhlke

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Cézanne’s Provence Revisiting the painter’s life in the South of France has never looked—or tasted—better

By Katie Bowman

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A Ritzy Paris Building Where Millionaires Will Live Next to Former Homeless People And other strange news about these curious days …

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The Last Laugh Fawlty Towers could never be made today. But 47 years after it premiered, the show still perfectly captures a certain type of small-minded, social-climbing, xenophobic Englishman who is now all but extinct

By Ben Macintyre

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Watch The Railway Children Since 1970, fans of the film The Railway Children have been patiently waiting for a sequel. Based on Edith Nesbit’s 1906 children’s book…

Bloom The Green Vase Every orchid I’ve owned has quickly withered, no matter the number of ice cubes I feed it. Let this be a hint to my loved ones to give me…

Drink Pavilhão Chinês Is there anyone who didn’t go to Portugal this summer? Five-star hotels and new restaurants are sprouting across Lisbon. One spot that…

Wear Angel Chang Last week, designer Angel Chang held her brand’s first presentation at New York Fashion Week, and the reception was appropriately glowing…

Wear Still Here The “shacket”—the combination of a shirt and a jacket—is a fall staple in the world of men’s wear. But why should men have all the fun?…

Listen and Read Meditations on Crime Whether inspired by America’s most wanted form of entertainment (true crime) or the ascent of the two master criminals of this young century…

Watch The Railway Children Since 1970, fans of the film The Railway Children have been patiently waiting for a sequel. Based on Edith Nesbit’s 1906 children’s book…

Bloom The Green Vase Every orchid I’ve owned has quickly withered, no matter the number of ice cubes I feed it. Let this be a hint to my loved ones to give me…

Drink Pavilhão Chinês Is there anyone who didn’t go to Portugal this summer? Five-star hotels and new restaurants are sprouting across Lisbon. One spot that…

Wear Angel Chang Last week, designer Angel Chang held her brand’s first presentation at New York Fashion Week, and the reception was appropriately glowing…

Wear Still Here The “shacket”—the combination of a shirt and a jacket—is a fall staple in the world of men’s wear. But why should men have all the fun?…

Listen and Read Meditations on Crime Whether inspired by America’s most wanted form of entertainment (true crime) or the ascent of the two master criminals of this young century…

The Crack-up How Cacklebean eggs became a mainstay on Britain’s best menus

By George Pendle

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The Dark Side of Social-Media Influencers Plus: Is New York still the city that never sleeps?

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“We’re just a small tech start-up, but we’ll let you know if we need any palookas clobbered.”

Fernando Casablancas The model and artist makes his TV debut in a reality show about downtown Manhattan’s creative class

By Elena Clavarino

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Their Back Pages The Byrds invented folk rock and went on to become founding fathers of psychedelic rock, jazz rock, and country rock. A new book revisits the band’s mid-60s prime

By Mark Rozzo

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Tobias Grey On

Captain of Her Soul: The Life of Marion Davies

by Lara Gabrielle

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Night at the Opera The little-known story of two British spinsters who saved dozens of Jewish musicians during World War II—and the Viennese star composer who helped them do it

By Isabel Vincent

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Bette Midler

The entertainer and activist answers 53 of life’s most pressing questions

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In Memoriam

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The View from Here Work, drink, or fornicate? Everything you’ve always wanted to know about writers’ retreats but were afraid to ask

Selfies from Saudi To rebrand from an oppressive regime to a luxurious cultural hub, the Saudi Arabian government is paying influencers to vacation in the kingdom

The Unsocial Network Engagement is low. Downloads are virtually nonexistent. Investors are backpedaling. Donald Trump’s rival to Twitter is a flop

Survivor, D.C. Edition The new genre of books taking over Washington? Memoirs by Trump-administration survivors who tried to do their work in the midst of insanity

Hang up your party hat and rest easy: AIR SUPPLY’s spellbinding selection has just the right charm to turn your shut-eye into a deep and luxurious slumber

My Favorite Things Gabriel Chipperfield has quickly established himself as one of London’s ones to watch, thanks to design projects that include artist Tracey Emin’s studios. Here, the young developer shares his top selections of the moment

Eye of the Beholder As a talented actor and professional heartthrob, Brad Pitt has captured the hearts and minds of people from all over the world for over three decades. But will he manage to convince them to buy a $385 serum? Our beauty-and-wellness columnist tries to resist his charms …

Failure to Launch Having returned to Santa Barbara, and with Prince Harry’s memoir and Meghan’s podcast underway, what’s next for the unroyal couple?

The Rummage Sale of the Century One-of-a-kind pieces in the late Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani’s wardrobe, on sale in Milan, offer a slice of fashion heaven—if you can fit into them

Abbott and Costello Go to Bat Against Monkeypox And the result is a comedy of errors

Basque in It The husband-and-wife team of Eder Montero and Alex Raij has created some of New York’s best neighborhood restaurants

Cézanne’s Provence Revisiting the painter’s life in the South of France has never looked—or tasted—better

A Ritzy Paris Building Where Millionaires Will Live Next to Former Homeless People And other strange news about these curious days …

The Last Laugh Fawlty Towers could never be made today. But 47 years after it premiered, the show still perfectly captures a certain type of small-minded, social-climbing, xenophobic Englishman who is now all but extinct

The Crack-up How Cacklebean eggs became a mainstay on Britain’s best menus

The Dark Side of Social-Media Influencers Plus: Is New York still the city that never sleeps?

Fernando Casablancas The model and artist makes his TV debut in a reality show about downtown Manhattan’s creative class

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Their Back Pages The Byrds invented folk rock and went on to become founding fathers of psychedelic rock, jazz rock, and country rock. A new book revisits the band’s mid-60s prime

Night at the Opera The little-known story of two British spinsters who saved dozens of Jewish musicians during World War II—and the Viennese star composer who helped them do it

The entertainer and activist answers 53 of life’s most pressing questions

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OUR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ARE

Shop General Manager and Brand Partnerships

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European Sales Director

Integrated Marketing Producer

Financial & Business Operations

Account Manager

Chief Strategy Adviser

In Memoriam