Disappearing Act
Despite all the talk of body positivity, the skinny aesthetic persists. Now, with Ozempic, it’s more insistent than ever
Hollywood Ending
With drugs in the dressing room and paparazzi in the parking lot, Fred Segal–Ron Herman was the epicenter of California cool for decades. So who turned off the heat?
Kiss or Break Up
What do you do when the little annoyances of companionship become absolutely unbearable?
Don’t Shoot Me
The chipmunk cheeks, the bulbous chin, the lips that look ready to pop. When filler injections go too far, doctors say, they can be dissolved. Turns out, it’s a little more complicated
A Replacement for Retinol?
Our cosmetic chemist breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly truths about bakuchiol
Detox Vacation
The spa of the future is all about data, but can four days in a coddled, calibrated paradise really move the needle? Pack your hiking shoes—we’re going to Spain!
Life After Sex Work
Living as a dominatrix was complicated. But re-entering the “normal” workforce was even more challenging
Dream On!
Is an eye-wateringly expensive mattress the fastest route to the most restorative sleep? The salespeople at Hästens would like a word with your wallet
