Good morning. Elyse Inamine has a cool story in our pages this week about “local food” in Hawaii, food that reflects the blurred culture of all those who’ve settled on the islands over the centuries, from Polynesian settlers, British and American plantation owners and laborers from China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Portugal and…
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Rachel Griffin Accurso was rushing to grab pastries on her way to a recording studio one spring morning in Manhattan. She grew hot as she left the subway with the sun beating down on her, and she took her jacket off without thinking. And just like that, she had unintentionally transformed into her alter ego.…
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For months leading up to Jean Franco Rivera’s one-year wedding anniversary, he had the perfect plan to celebrate: Travel to Disney World and go on all his favorite rides with his husband, Ahmed, and brother-in-law, Luis. The three men, all gay and Latino, are originally from Puerto Rico, but now live in Texas. As the…
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I never thought I’d be a fan of oversized tote bags, but here I am. (Call my crazy, but I’m partial to a crossbody.) I attribute my newfound fondness to the sheer power and versatility of the style, be it a sturdy canvas tote for the beach (XL L.L. Bean Boat and Tote, I’m looking…
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Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Use Arrow Keys to Navigate View Gallery 16 Slides Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 1 Jodie Turner-Smith 1 Jodie Turner-Smith Credit: Matteo Prandoni When: June 28 Where: A cocktail party celebrating…
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When brands (and there are many of them) affix terms like “natural,” “organic,” and “fair trade” to their products, it’s easy to get lost in the translation of copy, certifications, and, unfortunately, rampant greenwashing. How does one know what’s truly been made with environmentally friendly and ethical practices? You go straight to the source (and…
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Josephine Komara was depressed. She had recently divorced. She had moved into a small house. Her business supplying fabric for lampshades was lucrative but unfulfilling. Ms. Komara sipped her wine and smoked a cigarette. She sank to the floor, dipping her hands into two wooden chests filled with antique Indonesian textiles. In one chest, Ms.…
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