Five Easy Recipes With Smart Shortcuts

I love mattar paneer (the traditional Indian dish of peas and paneer in spiced, creamy tomato gravy), but I don’t love the break-out-the-blender hassle of puréeing the sautéed onions, tomatoes and cashews that you’ll find in most recipes. Sadly, that one step has usually been enough to knock the dish out of my low-effort weeknight…

When PETA Crashes a Fashion Show

A young woman crouched in the tall grass, waiting for her moment to strike. It wasn’t until seven models stalked past her hiding spot that she emerged, taking one big step over the grass and onto the runway. Wearing a black dress, winged eyeliner and a septum ring, she broke up a sequence of models…

Manolo Blahnik on The Craft Room, His Inspirations, and Designing for ‘Beautiful Women’

In 2021, Manolo Blahnik introduced a virtual archive on its website where you can freely explore the world of the luxury shoemaker, from the eponymous designer’s first-ever silhouette to his muses and inspiration throughout the decades. And today, the brand adds a new room—The Craft Room—which showcases the incredible craftsmanship that goes into each covetable…