The Greats
In our 2021 Greats issue, on newsstands Oct. 17, T celebrates four talents — an actress, an artist, a playwright and a fashion designer — who have helped make and change the culture.
In our 2021 Greats issue, on newsstands Oct. 17, T celebrates four talents — an actress, an artist, a playwright and a fashion designer — who have helped make and change the culture.
Plants that unfurl their petals only in darkness often condense the drama and poetry of their blossoming into one supercharged — and unpredictable — evening.
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Born out of the American civil rights movement, Black artists’ coalitions thrived in the 1960s and ’70s. Now, a new generation is discovering their power.
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Historically, these spaces were akin to populist pubs. Modern-day iterations allow for an individual retreat — among strangers — in a city lacking privacy.
By Ligaya Mishan and
A Designer Who Finds Beauty in Decay
In a Warsaw warehouse, Marcin Rusak turns decomposing plant material into polished pieces that degrade over time.
By Stephen Wallis and
A Modernist Gem in Paris, Meticulously Restored
Since purchasing a 1920s townhouse by Robert Mallet-Stevens, the art and antiques dealer Éric Touchaleaume has been deeply faithful to the architect’s original vision.
By Jean Grogan and
The Hand-Beaded Chanel Bag That Takes 120 Hours to Embroider
For the latest iteration of its 11.12 pocketbook, the house drew inspiration from its founder’s favorite flower, and from the savoir-faire of its artisans.
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The Return of the Monogrammed Carryall
This season, the most sought-after briefcases, totes and satchels come adorned with the insignia of their makers.
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Winter’s Fluffiest and Furriest Outerwear
This season, whimsical textures and saturated hues blend fantasy and utility.
By Toby Coulson and
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In the early 20th century, the building became a meeting place for many of the writers, artists, actors and activists who defined a new and vibrant Black culture.
By Sandra E. Garcia
For the author, the process of creating and tending her garden in the English countryside is akin to that of shaping a book.
By Benoît Loiseau and Teresa Eng
Thanks to a new puzzle-like design, the iconic and much-coveted Hermès carryall can now be worn three different ways.
By Lindsay Talbot
Quite possibly the most captivating — and elusive — performer of our time, the actress has built a career around a seemingly endless exploration of what it means to be human.
By Sasha Weiss
For over 30 years, the artist has been making work that speaks to American history — ambiguous, open-ended, existentially observant. At a time in which the fundamentals of fact and fiction are being questioned, his art captures the truth of a culture in decline.
By Megan O’Grady
The playwright has long been celebrated for her ability to write scripts with complicated characters and that address deep social truths. Now — with a new opera, musical, play, and film and an ongoing mission to reform her industry — she’s fully embodying the complexity of her work.
By Susan Dominus
Inspired by the subcultures of New York City’s punk and club scenes, the fashion designer has long mixed femme with grunge — from her signature baby-doll dresses to her riotous layers of fabric and trippy saturated colors — and created an inimitable aesthetic all her own.
By Ligaya Mishan
This shape-shifting sautoir, which can also be worn as a brooch, pendant or choker, features a shimmering jewel-encrusted tassel.
By Nancy Hass
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