Diane Ackerman 
In Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, farmers are already seeing the increasing impact of climate change. Higher temperatures, less regular rainfall and extended periods of drought are leading to a lower crop yield and, in turn, a lower income. Yet for more than a hundred years, cocoa has been an important crop for smallholder farms across … Read more
Launched in 2023, the London-based magazine Scenery has already accrued a cult following for its playful, intimate approach to capturing interiors. Across its second issue, released this week, you’ll find a deep dive into the archives of Peter Schlesinger, a journey through the oldest surviving hotel in Lebanon, and a revival of the first issue’s … Read more
The scene might seem spontaneous and relaxed to passersby, but if you’re having a picnic, you need to have a plan. There are rules! And here are mine: the food needs to transport well (obviously), it must not wilt or go soggy, and it must be communal. You’ll need a bread knife, too, for slicing … Read more
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A cheeky bit of chaos has descended on the Hamptons this summer, courtesy of the artist Liliana Porter. Her new installation, called The Task, takes up the ground floor of the Dia Art Foundation’s space in Bridgehampton. In her theatrical arrangement of miniature figurines amid detritus, tchotchkes, and other found objects, Porter creates one surreal … Read more
Nina on Grace What were you hoping for?An interesting evening with someone new, or a funny bad date story. First impressions?She came across confident and chill. Also, she’s a good height and I liked her tattoos. What did you talk about?Women’s football. Beavertown slippers. Travelling. Meghan Markle. Politics. Crab fishing. Christmas tree farms. Weird names … Read more
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Looking for the best New York Pilates studios? The mind-body exercise is booming as of late. In 2023, the exercise class booking platform ClassPass reported that Pilates was their most popular workout of the year, whereas Google Trends found that searches for the term were at a five-year high. Its surge is no surprise: Pilates, … Read more
Ruth, 51 I started trying to avoid sex and that fuelled Lawrence’s suspicions. He thought I was having an affair But it stems from the fact that I had an episiotomy when I was in labour with my daughter, which means the doctor made an incision in my vagina to make it easier for me … Read more
Think summer barbecue and one thinks of hot dogs, potato salad, and cold lemonade. However, none of these things were on hand last night at Dom Perignon’s summer soirée at a private waterfront residence in Water Mill. Instead, there was an endless flow of fare, all devised by Chef Francis Mallman, who was tapped by … Read more
The questions 1 In the British Library, what is Cotton MS Vitellius A XV, f. 132r?2 Which metal is used in batteries and antidepressants?3 What duetted with the cellist Beatrice Harrison for 12 years?4 Where might you encounter a Brocken spectre?5 What is the most populous US state capital?6 Which Ian Fleming title pluralised a … Read more
As Vogue’s resident jorts historian, I’ve noticed that the good ol’ denim cutoffs are undergoing a metamorphosis. Over the last couple of years, people have traded in their Daisy Dukes for baggier, longer capital-J Jorts. Leave it to the usual suspects to test-drive longer hemlines and looser legs: Emily Ratajkowski, Hailey Bieber, and Bella Hadid. … Read more
