The Violin Maker The Little Black Jacket The definition of ageless versatility is a black tweed jacket worn over 100 different ways on over 100 distinctly different personalities. Lensed by Karl Lagerfeld himself, and styled by Carine Roitfeld, The Little Black Jacket has his favorite muses […] Dannijo Studio Visit Daniele and Jodie Snyder, the creative duo behind one of our favorite jewelry labels Dannijo, sure understand the importance of presentation. Chictopia Tell Us Your Story FATHOM Have you ever visited a place for a week and stayed a year? Lost your luggage but gained perspective? Shared a moment with a stranger across the world? Then you, dear traveler, have a story. And we want to hear it — and maybe publish it. Here are some helpful guidelines: Content: Stories should relate to travel in some way.
heidis.fr Reporter Joshua Foer explains how to remember everything (Flickr/Maureen Flynn-Budhoe) Joshua Foer became an expert in a spatial and visual memory-enhancement technique known as the Memory Palace. Science reporter Joshua Foer was standing outside the building where the U.S.A. A British competitor who had come to the American championships as a kind of “spring training” in advance of the world championships stood outside smoking a cigarette. “You’re a journalist,” he said to Foer. No, Foer said. Ah, it was too bad, the competitor replied. Foer reasserted that he did not know the young pop star. “But maybe you can train me,” Foer said. That was the beginning of how Foer went from observer to competitor, training himself with those same memory-enhancing techniques, and eventually going on to win the 2006 U.S. championship. Foer went on to represent America at the world championships that year, where unfortunately, he “had his tuchas handed” to him by the Brits, the Germans and the Malaysians, among others.
FOTBALLFRUE - NewlyWed - When in Rome (and Everywhere Else): Vogue’s 20 Favorite Shops in 20 Cities Photographed by Prabuddha Das Gupta, Vogue, March 2008 Some people spend their summer holidays rappelling down mountains, windsurfing, parasailing, bungee jumping, spelunking, and indulging in other tame, dull stuff. And then there are the true daredevils: thrill-seekers who don a fresh sundress, a pair of high-heeled sandals, and set out to find the most seductive shops in their vacation destinations, searching for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, or even better, inspirations for the fashionable days ahead. They are not alone in this wild pursuit: In fact, any number of designers embarked on a similar course for their recent resort collections (at least in their imaginations). To help you gear up for the daunting, if delectable, task ahead, here are Vogue’s favorite 20 stores in 20 far-flung cities: The Vintage ShowroomPhoto: Courtesy of The Vintage Showroom DelvauxPhoto: Courtesy of Delvaux DemelPhoto: Matthäus Unger VIENNADemel: Because you have been so good! TOKYOLa Foret: Dozens—maybe hundreds!
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