DO WE DARE?

Art Deco is a style born post-crisis, when boldness was embraced and imaginations were unleashed. The jewelry is marked by fearless lines, irreverent inspiration, and wildly unusual materials. Is it back?

America's Youth

If there has ever been any question whether youth and wisdom can coexist, these young activists and first-time voters put it to rest. So set aside your pessimism, your cynicism, your fatigue: The kids are all right, and they know what it takes to make a more perfect union.

THE PEOPLE on the WALL

When everyone you know is art world royalty, the pieces you live with are more than just a collection. They're the story of your life.

When Words Saved THE WORLD

It may seem that words written in social media tirades or spoken in angry political rants-are tearing this country apart. But even in fractured times, language may still have the power to inspire and unite us. Here's how.

PLAYING HIS SONG

Are some cycles better left unbroken? Ask Broadway's most anticipated revival.

THE BAD PROFESSOR

John Donovan taught at MIT advised U.S. presidents, and was the patriarch of a Kennedyesque clan until a bizarre series of self-inflected wounds landed him behind bars.

Questlove

He's a late-night TV mainstay, an Oscar-winning director, and a musical trailblazer. But what gets him excited these days is more than just entertainment, it's the future of how we eat and he's positioning a new generation to take starring roles in the revolution.

Jennifer Garner

She is the celebrity next door, our make-it-work, A-list best friend. And a quiet killer who picks up the phone and calls just about anyone for the right cause. Who says nice girls finish last?

Steph & Ayesha Curry

Game changer. It's a term often used to describe the best shooter to ever grace the NBA. But the real change is happening off the court, where this duo are determined to lift up the kids of their community, and beyond.

SINK or SAG

Are you aging vertically or horizontally? Here is what that means.

They Mean Business

One-percenters have the Giving Pledge. Now luxury retail has the 15 Percent Pledge. For their five-year plan, the force of nature women behind the nonprofit are aiming higher: to change the way we shop.

Medici MANTA

What our ongoing obsession with the original aristocratic influencers says about us.

SHAKY Foundations

America's most famous charitable family is suddenly making controversial headlines. Can a legacy so large ever avoid drama?

Don't Worry DARLING

The most compelling feud in Tinseltown this year isn't behind the scenes of a blockbuster. Instead, L.A.'s mayoral race is dividing dining rooms all over the city. Could yours be next?

I'm Rich, in Case You Hadn't Heard

Captains of industry used to at least pretend to be discreet. No more! Today's gazillionaires are going wild on the Gram, and they don't care who claps back.

In Bed with Gore Vidal

The home of the literary provocateur was as close to the heavens as first ladies, royals, and movie stars ever got. Now you can spend the night, channel the late author, and wake up to the most enchanted panorama on the Amalfi Coast.

How It Started

Stephen Sills has made his way to the top of the decorating world. Luckily a new book follows the tasteful trail of breadcrumbs he left along the way.

A GAME OF THRONES

Juan Carlos I of Spain was once the model of a modern European constitutional monarch. Then came the fall. A tale of fathers, sons, mistresses, and money.

THE UNDERWEAR ECONOMY.

Hemlines shrink in prosperous times and grow during recessions. But what of lingerie? Bull or bear, an exposed bra strap plays all markets.

Nice, Frickin'. Tapestry.

Meet the original NFTs. And they're making a comeback.

The Real Dollars Behind Fake Drama

Are TV's deepest pockets on its shallowest soaps? The stars of Bravo and Netflix aren't just dressing the part of Alexis Carrington Colbythey're the genuine article.

TikTokcrats at the Gate

Twitter may be consumed with #eattherich, but Gen Z's favorite platform made a most elite term go viral and turned Thurston Howell III into its most unexpected fit king.

The Smoke & Mirrors of MODERN FORTUNES

Crypto was king, until it wasn't. The market is crashing, but you can't get a hotel room in Paris. And some of America's most extravagant moguls are suddenly penniless. Has there ever been a more confusing money moment? Just ask Wall Street's most famous enigma.

The Year of YEOH

She's been a beauty queen and an action hero, but now with the awards buzz of Everything Everywhere All at Once and that Avatar sequel on the horizon, Michelle Yeoh finds herself at the zenith of the Hollywood firmament. It's no surprise if you've been paying attention.

Revenge of the BAG LADY

She was working from home for a while, but she's back on the scene, and she's packed on the purses. Double your pleasure, double your fun?

The Reeducation of MISS PORTER'S SCHOOL

Considering the battle between tradition and modernity, an alumna asks why not have both?

The House of THE SPIRITS

It's been an oasis for movie stars, power brokers, and politicos. Now philanthropist and investor Nicolas Berggruen is reviving a Beverly Hills estate for what may be its most storied act yet.

Love for SALE

More than ever, when it comes to over-the-top weddings, some couples are saying I do to a different kind of partner: brands. Is nothing sacred?

Pick the right ship and you can be as antisocial as you like.

MYTH: I'LL BE FORCED TO PLAY WITH OTHERS

TURN the Page

For more than 200 years the Boston Athenaeum has been a gathering spot for writers and intellectuals. Now a thoughtful renovation aims to preserve it as a place for future generations to become part of history simply by walking in the door.