Category: tsummertravel2023

This Spring, Classic Silhouettes Come With an Edge

High-contrast accessories — whether neckties with stilettos or boots with pearls — give well-honed tailoring a new appeal.
Manolo Blahnik Turns Over an Old Leaf

The fashion house revives a verdant, laurel-inspired ’70s sandal.
Reptilian Accessories That Make Coldblooded Look Cool

Scale up bags and boots with stylish skins, from embossed python to real croc.
A Fantastical Art Gallery Masquerading as a Suburban Garage

In Arlington, Va., Margaret Bakke has made the exhibition space in her driveway a celebration of creativity.
What Survives in the Atacama Desert?

In Chile, a writer takes a road trip through one of the world’s driest places — a landscape that preserves remnants of the dead.
Why Do Cats Hold Such Mythic Power in Japan?

A journey through a country where felines are revered, adored and sometimes seen as actual demons.
Why Travelers Should Seek Out Discomfort

Taking a trip has long been associated with pleasure. But there is nothing more bracing — and vitalizing — than immersing yourself in an unforgiving environment.
A Journey Into Norway’s Endless Night

On the Svalbard archipelago, during the months without sunlight, one starts to see strange things in the dark.
An Illustrator’s Paris Apartment That Couldn’t Be More Parisian

On a secluded cobblestone alley lined with former craftsmen’s workshops, Marin Montagut makes a home steeped in the city’s creative history.
Willy Chavarria and Omar Apollo on Faith and Heartbreak

Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation. This time: the fashion designer and the “Ivory” musician.
Why Do American Diners Have Such a Limited Palate for Textures?

Complex taste sensations play a crucial role in food around the world — but have long been shunned stateside.
A São Paulo Apartment Designed With Calculated Flaws

In her home, the architect Mariana Schmidt combined handmade rural objects with textured and weathered materials to offer a new take on Brazilian minimalism.