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‘Natural’ Means Nothing: The Revolt Against Greenwashing in Wine

Jesse Katz, founder of Aperture Cellars and Devil Proof Vineyards, has made some of the most acclaimed wines in California—and he’s doing it by...

30.05.2025 2

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Billy Draddy’s Father’s Day Edit: Style, Comfort and a Slice of Fini’s

Billy Draddy—the man behind B. Draddy’s signature polish-meets-play collection—pulls together a Father’s Day gift guide that hits on all...

22.05.2025 3

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The Father’s Day Gift Guide for Dads Who Care About Details

Gifts for dads who don’t confuse craftsmanship with branding.

22.05.2025 2

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Mom-Tested, Observer-Approved: The Only Mother’s Day Gift Guide That Matters

This isn’t a guide for the vaguely thoughtful or the last-minute panicker. It’s for those who understand that luxury isn’t about logos—it’s...

16.04.2025 4

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Sarah Hoover’s Fierce Rewrite of the Motherhood Myth

Not your typical ode to parenting.

14.01.2025 6

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Rex Reed’s 2024 Movie Review Roundup: A Masterclass in Blistering Honesty

Rex Reed’s scalpel was particularly sharp in 2024, slicing through 43 films with the kind of ruthless precision only he can wield. This was the...

04.01.2025 2

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The Ultimate Luxury Gift Guide for Cold-Weather Explorers

Whether the thrill-seeker in your life is summiting Everest or braving the cobblestones of St. Moritz, these gifts ensure they do it with...

04.12.2024 5

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Anatomy of a Slogan: Suggestions for the ‘Efficiency Department’

With promises of streamlined government, Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ assembles a heroic advisory team—now all that’s left is the...

13.11.2024 3

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A Wealthy Tech Minimalist’s A.I. Wingman: Love and Claude in NYC

Jack doesn’t give a typical tech vibe; you’d be forgiven for overlooking him at first glance. He’s the guy you might spot in some understated East...

13.11.2024 4

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Everything About Rex Reed Begins With Movies

Today is Rex Reed’s birthday. When I called him Sunday to ask how he planned on celebrating, we covered the usual—movies, politics, being generally...

02.10.2024 4

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