Diane Ackerman 
On Friday, the American Church in Paris was the backdrop for a renaissance of sorts. Following some last-minute drama courtesy of the Frankfurt airport customs authorities, MaXhosa Africa made it to PFW with a spring lineup that transposed history, symbolism and craft techniques like beading into light, modern silhouettes. Backstage before the show, creative director … Read more
Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong in 1997 and 2024Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong in 1997 and 2024. Archive image: Neil Fenwick. Later photograph: Simon Webb. Styling: Andie Redman. Grooming: Sadaf Ahmad Alexander Armstrong, 54, and Ben Miller, 58, are best known for their late 90s sketch show Armstrong and Miller. Former members of Cambridge University’s … Read more
Myer is currently having its massive mid-season sale, with everything from kitchen appliances, to bedding, to beauty products and suitcases on sale. This mid-season sale ends Sunday so you’ll want to be quick so you don’t miss out, with some items up to 50 per cent off. To help you get a jumpstart on your … Read more
Looking back to more minute planetary shifts this month, on Sunday, October 13, the divine messenger Mercury shifts into sexy Scorpio, lighting up your pleasurable 5th House. This is an erotic transit, Cancer. If you’re dating or hooking up with someone, you’ll find yourself coming out of your crab shell, curious to explore new kinks, … Read more
Mossi Traoré dreams big. Somehow, despite being an indie designer and an outlier, he also manages to make those dreams come true. Through persistence, talent and charm, he has met his Bollywood idol and traveled the world sans expense account to fuse his notion of inclusive, ethical couture with craftsmanship from other cultures. Thirteen years … Read more
Liam, 57 Something inside of me has gone. The sexual intimacy of our relationship has been removed. Before I got dementia, our sex life was very fulfilling, trusting and loving. We weren’t swinging from the chandeliers, but we were certainly progressive and liked using toys. We felt sexual and emotional chemistry straight away and used … Read more
A morning cup of coffee may do more than just perk you up, according to new research. Moderate amounts of caffeine intake — defined as about three cups of coffee or tea a day — were associated with a lower risk of developing cardiometabolic multimorbidity, study’s lead author Dr Chaofu Ke, associate professor of epidemiology … Read more
As soon as the temperature drops a few degrees, people instinctually crave a pumpkin spice latte—and a warmer hair color. Red to be specific. Mulled wine and coppery tones to be even more specific. I should know; I flip-flop between brown and red hair at the pace of two sugar-highed toddlers on a see-saw. 2024 … Read more
Christian Wijnants is in reset mode. After a two-year break—during which a sideline made him a collateral victim in a drama of money and murder known informally as the “Belgian Versace” scandal, followed by a retreat to Sri Lanka and a newfound dedication to yoga. He returned with a spring collection rooted in serenity. It … Read more
Pumpkin spice is the star of the season (cookies, smoothies, and pancakes—oh my!). But spoiler alert: there’s more to October than just the flavors in your mug. Enter colorful gut-boosting fall foods. Easily overlooked, autumn offers a bounty of seasonal ingredients that cover multiple bases: support hormone health, satisfy cravings, and strengthen digestion. Speaking of … Read more
