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  1. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Gifts for Long-Distance Couples, According to Long-Distance CouplesFind the best gifts to give your partner, from a couple that’s been dating for eight months to a couple that’s been together for 12 years.
    By Daniela Morosini
  2. ask a cool person
    The Best Women’s Raincoats, According to Cool PeopleWell-dressed women — from stylists, performers, and fashion writers — share their picks of the best raincoats for every type of woman and season.
    By Lynn Enright and Rachael Griffiths
  3. travel
    Where 16 Stylish People Always Stay in ChicagoFrom gilded Gold Coast hotels to a room above a Wicker Park pub.
    By Kari Nathans
  4. ask a cool person
    The Best Journals, Planners, and Diaries, According to JournalersIncluding bullet journals, refillable notebooks, and a notebook app to help you get organized.
    By Hannah Holway
  5. travel
    Where 20 Stylish People Always Stay in MiamiFrom high-octane South Beach hotels to serene beachfront properties.
    By Chadner Navarro
  6. travel
    Where 20 Stylish People Always Stay in MontréalFrom North America’s first Ritz to a scrappy pensione above a music venue.
    By Abigail Glasgow
  7. men’s apparel
    What Are the Best Men’s Sweaters?From cardigans to turtlenecks to a crewneck sustainably made of baby yak wool that one outdoorsman says is the ideal sweater for chopping wood.
    By Louis Cheslaw and Jordan Bowman
  8. men’s sleepwear
    What’s the Best Men’s Loungewear?“Like good bedding, it keeps you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s warm.”
    By Jordan Bowman, Hilary Reid, and Louis Cheslaw
  9. gifts they might actually want
    The Best Beauty Advent Calendars to Buy Before They Sell OutThere’s no doubt a beauty advent calendar makes a great gift to any beauty lover in your life, but which ones are really worth it?
    By Daniela Morosini
  10. hobby and craft
    The Best Tarot and Oracle Decks, According to Tarot Readers and AstrologersWhen picking a deck, experts say to choose one that makes you feel seen.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  11. plant week
    The Best Plant Pots, According to People With Excellent TasteWe asked cool people, including a fashion designer and a candle-shop owner, for their favourites.
    By Chris Mandle
  12. women’s shoes
    The Most Comfortable Shoes, According to People Who Stand All the Livelong DayThat means hairdressers, real-estate agents, and restaurant workers.
    By Lauren Levy, Dominique Pariso, and Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  13. electronics
    The 12 Best iPhone Cases, According to Cool PeopleIncluding a see-through case, a protective bumper that survived 53 drops, and a case that biodegrades in compost.
    By Jordan Bowman
  14. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Raincoat for Men?We asked celebrity stylists, magazine editors, and outdoorsy types for their recommendations, from packable cagoules to wax jackets.
    By Chris Mandle
  15. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Press-On Nails?Instead of spending hours with teeny-tiny brushes attempting to recreate a design you saw on Instagram, you can simply use press-ons.
    By Daniela Morosini
  16. food pantry essentials
    The 52 Canned Goods (From Cockles to Corn) Chefs Keep in Their PantriesAs recommended by the chefs of The Odeon, Cervo’s, King, Sofreh, and more.
    By Hilary Reid
  17. sleep
    What’s the Next Non-White Bed Moment?Instead of crisp hotel whites, think lived-in, tonal bedscapes.
    By Lauren Ro
  18. ask a cool person
    What Is the Best Perfume?We asked cool women, from podcasters to entrepreneurs and designers, exactly what perfume they wear.
    By Daniela Morosini
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    What’s the Best Puffer Jacket for Women?As we enter big coat season buying a puffer might be on your to-do list.
    By Mollie McGuigan and Rachael Griffiths
  20. kitchen
    What Is the Best Reusable Straw?Including stainless-steel, silicone, glass, and bamboo options.
    By Dominique Pariso and Emma Wartzman
  21. ask a cool person
    The Best Cots for Babies, as Recommended by Stylish ParentsWe asked nine parents with particularly good taste (including an interior designer, an author, and a podcaster) for their recommendations.
    By Ellen Wallwork
  22. baby gear
    I’m About to Have a Second Kid. How Will I Schlep Everyone Around?Double strollers, double wagons, and sets of roll-up bibs that will fit your older and younger kid equally well.
    By Hannah Howard
  23. women’s fashion
    37 Pants to Wear NowWe talked to more than 60 stylish women about the big, loud, sexy, comfortable pants they want to wear right now.
    By Liza Corsillo
  24. ask a cool person
    The Best Kids’ T-shirts, According to Stylish ParentsWe asked seven parents with great taste, including a model, a mum of ten, and a podcaster to share their go-to brands for children’s T-shirts.
    By Ellen Wallwork
  25. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Button-downs for Bigger Busts?Good-bye, boob gap.
    By Ambar Pardilla
  26. packing and gear
    The 12 Best Backpacks for Commuters, According to People Who Commute“I ride a moped with it comfortably, as well as the subway.”
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  27. hair styling
    Sis, How Do You Keep Your Hair Straight in the Summer?“I’ll do this for about three weeks and I won’t have to use any heat on my hair to maintain my silk presses in the summer.”
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  28. outdoor leisure
    What Are the Best Water Shoes?A bunch of options for hiking across rivers, swimming through ponds, or just strolling along the surf.
    By Lauren Ro
  29. style
    2021 Australian Open: Day 13
    The Best Tennis Clothes, According to Stylish Players, Coaches, and ProsPieces that’ll perform on the court — and look good, too.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  30. food and drinks
    What’s the Best Dairy-Free Ice Cream?From pints to bars to ice-cream sandwiches.
    By Chloe Anello
  31. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Socks for Women?A sock for every occasion.
    By Hilary Reid, Lauren Levy, and Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  32. trend reporting
    100-Teen Poll: What Is Actually Cool to Buy in 2021?We surveyed high schoolers around the country. Here, 19 takeaways about how teens shop.
    By Chloe Anello
  33. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Glasses for Women?Including stylish high-street, luxury, and budget options.
    By Chris Mandle
  34. men’s apparel
    What Are the Best Tank Tops for Men?High necks and low, thin straps and thick. Plus: Leon Bridges’s favorite.
    By Jordan Bowman
  35. ask a cool person
    What’s the Best Cardigan?Including the best V-neck, plus-size, and high-street options.
    By Lynn Enright
  36. ask a cool person
    The Best COVID-Safe Hotels, According to People Who Visited Them in the PandemicIncluding a spot for Brooklyn staycations, a desert inn in California, and a thrice-recommended cliffside Jamaican retreat.
    By Dominique Pariso
  37. juneteenth
    How to Throw a Juneteenth Party, According to People Who Throw PartiesIt’s all about curating a vibe.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  38. beauty
    What Is the Best Solid Perfume?“It simmers down sweetly on your skin, to the effect of a golden sunbeam on some quaint European village’s cobblestone street.”
    By Arielle Avila
  39. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Hoop Earrings?Including the best vintage and chunky hoops, and where to shop for solid gold.
    By Fleur Fruzza
  40. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Women’s Plus-Size Swimsuits?From one-pieces to bikinis, 23 options at a range of prices.
    By Dominique Pariso
  41. style
    The Best Wedding Rings, According to Cool PeopleFrom simple gold rings to diamond-studded jewels.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov
  42. productivity
    What’s the Best Thing You Bought This Year That Made WFH Bearable?Including ergonomic office chairs, a seltzer machine, and stuff to jazz up lunch.
    By Dominique Pariso
  43. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Glasses for Men?We asked those who ought to know — from menswear writers to luxury tailors — for their top picks.
    By Chris Mandle
  44. ask a cool person
    What Are the Best Jeans for Women?We asked 16 stylish women for their recommendations, including the best petite, bootcut, and straight-leg options.
    By Natalya Lobanova
  45. women’s fashion
    KATHERINE HEIGL, JAMES MARSDEN, 27 DRESSES, 2008
    What Are the Best (Actually Nice-Looking) Bridesmaid Dresses?You’ll actually want to wear these again.
    By Alexandra Ilyashov
  46. outdoor leisure
    15 In-Stock (Actually Nice-Looking) Inflatable PoolsIncluding options for adults, kids, babies, and the whole family — and one that you don’t even need to blow up.
    By Dominique Pariso
  47. the online thrifter
    How to Shop for Vintage Menswear, According to Brian M. Davis of Wooden SleepersTips and tricks for scoring vintage shirts, jackets, and pants online.
    By Liza Corsillo
  48. bath and body
    What Are the Best CBD Bath Products?From salts to serums to bombs (including one made by actress Kristen Bell).
    By Dominique Pariso
  49. decor
    The Best Pieces of Black Hair Art, According to Black Artists and CuratorsIncluding prints, puzzles, and a golden roller.
    By Jenna Milliner-Waddell
  50. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Plus-Size Sustainable Fashion Brands?From swimwear to activewear to denim to underwear and lingerie.
    By Dominique Pariso
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