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Is the Cottagecore Aesthetic the New Hygge?

Is the Cottagecore Aesthetic the New Hygge?

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

What is cottagecore? We read an article recently in the New York Times about a cozy aesthetic that focuses on warmth, gentleness, sustainability and nature. And it’s not hygge. Cottagecore – and its close cousins farmcore, dirtcore, honeycore and grandmacore – is the latest anxiety-reducing, slow living movement to consider as the antidote to our current frenzied existence. Intrigued? Here’s what you need to know about cottagecore, and the essential elements that comprise this trending aesthetic. Watch your back,hygge.

the best piercing artists and studios in the world

The Best Piercing Artists and Studios in the World

Published by Julie Murphy

Now trending: multiple ear and body piercings. What are the best and most stylish, luxurious and hygienic piercing artists and studios in the world? Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy has a curated list of the 10 best piercing artists and studios in New York, London and other leading cities in the world right now.

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The Best Restaurants on Martha’s Vineyard: 19 Raw

Published by Pamela Thomas-Graham

Heading to Martha’s Vineyard soon? Yep, us too. One question we get all the time is about this pressing matter: what are the best restaurants and places to eat on Martha’s Vineyard?  We’ll share some of our favorites from time to time. Without question, 19 Raw Oyster Bar in Edgartown is a restaurant that should be on your list of where to eat on Martha’s Vineyard the next time you’re there.

Our guide to luxury shopping in SoHo New York

Where is the Best Luxury Shopping in SoHo New York?

Published by Julie Murphy

Whether for Fashion Week, the winter holidays, Christmas or a summer vacation, you may be heading to Manhattan soon. And you may, at some point, be in the mood to shop. We’ve shared an overview of our tips on the best luxury shopping New York, and now we turn our attention to one of our favorite neighborhoods in the city. Where is the best luxury shopping in SoHo (New York, not London)? Our ace correspondent and former fashion executive Julie Chang Murphy is sharing her insider tips in this guide to the top luxury shopping destinations in SoHo.