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Allison P. Davis

Features Writer, the Cut and New York Magazine

Allison P. Davis is a features writer for New York Magazine and the Cut. In the ten years she’s been on staff, she’s explored all aspects of fashion, culture, celebrity, sex, and dating through profiles, long-form features, and essays. Most notably, she’s profiled Cardi B, Lena Dunham, Mariah Carey, and Meghan Markle, among many others. Her essay “My Tinder Decade” was a National Magazine Award finalist. Her other bylines include EsquireGQ, California SundayThe Economist, Teen Vogue, Vogue UK, ElleAllure, and the New York Times.

  1. amazing amy
    Can You Tell the Difference Between the Two Amy Schumers?A meta late-night talk-show interview. 
  2. creative ruses
    Was It All Just a Lie, Hilary Duff? Was It Ever Real?She made a music video and fools of us all.
  3. collaborations
    This Designer Is About to Make Ikea Couches Way More Exciting The delightfully weird Walter Van Beirendonck will collaborate on a collection. 
  4. cults
    Andrew Keegan’s Cult Served Illegal Kombucha Pretty much the most L.A. thing to ever happen in L.A.
  5. summer reading list
    The Bachelor Host Writes Romance-iest Novel EverFor his debut novel, Chris Harrison wrote what he knew.
  6. crazy fangirls
    Beyoncé Is a Real-life Mother of DragonsWhat will she do with her fancy eggs?
  7. keeping score
    Martha Stewart Grades Her Lifestyle StudentsWhich celebrity lifestyle brands pass the ultimate test?
  8. lolz
    Amy Schumer’s Winning Formula for Late-Night Talk Show InterviewsJust try to look away from her shiny, shiny legs.
  9. video
    Dadbod Has Made It to The Daily ShowAll right, we can stop now.
  10. life according to abc’s the bachelorette
    All the Things That Scare Men About Dating As determined by the contestants from ABC’s The Bachelorette.
  11. quotables
    A New Way to Label Your Most Confusing RelationshipCompliments of Mindy Kaling.
  12. heartthrobs
    Russian Teens Have Great Taste in HeartthrobsIs Vladimir Putin > Justin Bieber?
  13. royal baby fever
    Prince Harry Is Ready to Put a Baby in SomebodyRoyal Baby fever claims another victim.
  14. happy mother’s day
    Happy Mother’s Day! Now Get Back to Work! John Oliver skewers the nation’s paid-leave policy.
  15. quotables
    Hey, Jane Fonda, Should I Ever Take Peyote? Asking a woman we trust.
  16. Charlotte: A Name Fit for a Princess or a MonkeyIt’s very popular.
  17. questions that need answers
    Let Pizza Make All Your Major Decisions for YouA hot and cheesy oracle.
  18. moms
    Kris Jenner, Mother, Loves CostcoShe can’t resist a bargain dog bed.
  19. friends of taylor swift
    What Does It Take to Be a Member of the T.Swift Girl Posse? Asking for a friend.
  20. celebrity wisdom
    Miley Cyrus Gives the Sage Advice of a Wise Old Owl The Tao of Miley.
  21. Speedy Ortiz’s Lyrics Are Inspired by Aaliyah and Lean InFeminist inspiration for great feminist rock.
  22. moms love erotica
    Moms Supposedly Watching Outlander for the ‘Family Values’Sure, guys.
  23. what would diane keaton do
    Channing Tatum Could Be Diane Keaton’s Trophy HusbandIf only he weren’t already married.
  24. nuclear wintour
    Wait, Did Anna Wintour Just Make Us Laugh? She spoofed herself on Late Night With Seth Meyers.
  25. Bearded Men Defend Themselves Against Poop Accusations“I promise I do not have poop on my face.” 
  26. travel guides
    Book a Night in One of Tokyo’s ‘Crying Rooms’Let it all out!
  27. the cut music special
    Mitski on Being an Emotional Loser and ‘Giving a Shit’The singer of ‘Townie’ talks about supporting other female musicians, being an Asian-American woman on the punk scene, and more.
  28. desperately seeking
    Lonely Apple Watch Users Search for Fellow HeartbeatsOf course there’s a subreddit for this.
  29. theme songs
    Feminist Hero Nellie Bly Finally Gets an Anthem And it’s by Karen O!
  30. honorary cut staffers
    Katie Couric Was the Met Gala’s Red-Carpet Champion She earned a smile from Kimye.
  31. global beauty
    Meet the Beauty Blogger Who’ll Admit She Wears Makeup to the GymDubai-based beauty blogger Huda Kattan promotes full levels of glam.
  32. dong watch
    Did Anybody Else Notice the Penis on FKA Twigs’s Dress? She sneaked that one right by us.
  33. princesses!!!
    Royal Baby Girl Gets Unmistakably Royal NameWith a name like that, she can’t be anything but a princess.
  34. hot shot
    Rihanna’s New Hairstyle Is Oddly Comforting Oprah, mom, and Judy Jetson all in one.
  35. tech sexism
    Silicon Valley Tries to Understand Workplace Gender Issues“We’re the Beatles, and now we just need a Yoko.”
  36. the end of beards
    Men’s Beards Are Actually Vile, Germ-y Cesspools Time for the Health Department to shut down he lumbersexual trend.
  37. mama said knock you out
    Boxing Helped Me Tap Into My Inner Rage Punching, as therapy and exercise.
  38. quotables
    Raven-Symoné Has Worn Spanx for Nearly 15 YearsHow does that even feel?
  39. diet tips
    Eat Your Way to a Dadbod This Summer!Light beer is for your “good” days.
  40. ch-ch-ch-changes
    Eva Chen Is Leaving Lucky [Updated]Tout de suite.
  41. expert analysis
    If You Instagram My Cat, Are You Proposing Marriage?Calvin Harris, exactly what are your intentions for our Taylor Swift?
  42. sexting
    Teens: Stop Forcing Other Teens to Sext YouPlease just stop being monsters to each other?
  43. hot shot
    Zac Efron Wore the Perfect Example of Festive Bro-Gear The man knows how to wear a pair of Zubaz.
  44. bad moves
    Jake Gyllenhaal Will Take You on the Worst First Date Even his man-bun can’t save this.
  45. i get so emojinal
    Instagram, Please #FreetheEggplantEmojiDick too bomb for Instagram.
  46. lies
    The Most Iconic Studio 54 Photo Is a Big Lie Bianca Jagger and the horse she did not ride in on.
  47. fast fashion
    John Oliver Will Make You Rethink That $25 Dress“Deniability seems to have been stitched into the supply chain.”
  48. thirst quenchers
    Justin Bieber Crashed a Prom for the Ultimate Ego Boost Go where everybody knows your name.
  49. avatars
    Is It Socially Acceptable to Make My MyIdol Super-Hot? Will people notice if your MyIdol is more attractive than IRL you?
  50. which chris is which?
    Chris Evans Found a Way to Stand Out From All Those Other Chrises [Updated]Oh, so he’s that Chris.
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