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The Land of Milk and Honey Reshapes the American Dream

July 6, 2021

The vibrant new photography project honors the stories of immigrants from across the world.

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Makeup Artist Madrona Redhawk on Rollercoasters And Insta Reels

June 24, 2021

The Instagram makeup artist is partnering with polaroid to shine a new light on her inventive designs.

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Jordan Firstman Tries a New Impersonation: Earring Expert

December 11, 2020

The writer, comedian, and Instagram sensation tries on earring offerings by everyone from Cartier to Claire’s.

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The Provocative, Uninhibited, and Naked Bodies of Spyros Rennt

October 28, 2020

We’re here, we’re queer. Maybe someone is fucking on the bed.

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Patia Borja’s Guide to Making It to 2021 in One Piece

September 3, 2020

The founder of the popular meme account @PatiasFantasyWorld offers nine rules to live by.

A Very Personal (and Socially Distanced) Conversation With the Artist Cristina Martinez

July 31, 2020

High above the streets of New York City, the artist talks about her mural “The Roots,” Frida Kahlo, and the importance of Black and Brown bodies.

Photographer Stanley Stellar on Capturing New York’s Queer and Gorgeous “Totally Secret Society”

June 24, 2020

A world filled with close friendship, barbershops with disco lights, long nights at the pier, and plenty of “man ass.”

Ramy Creator Ramy Youssef on Zoom Parties, Wokeness, and Why He’s Grateful for Homeland

May 22, 2020

The creator and star of “Ramy” sounds off on 18 topics chosen at semi-random.

Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones on Overnight Fame: “They Were Pointing and Laughing at Me!”

May 11, 2020

The breakout stars of “Normal People” can’t help but laugh at their strange new reality.

A Bunch of People, From Professors to Diplo, Consider the TikTok Craze

April 23, 2020

“If Instagram weaponized FOMO, TikTok is like an assault rifle that shoots ear-worms directly into your brain.”

Practical Fashion in a Pandemic: An Illustrated Guide

April 20, 2020

Comedian Max Wittert on how to keep stylish in an age of social distancing.

Into: The Nihilistic Doodles of “Avocado Ibuprofen”

March 10, 2020

The revolution will be illustrated.

Pussy Riot Wants To Put Bernie Sanders In A Balaclava

March 3, 2020

The reliably rule-breaking Nadya Tolokonnikova throws a photoshoot in jail and tells us her thoughts on pretty much everything.

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Brother Nature On How to Turn A Wild Deer Into An Influencer

March 3, 2020

Instagram’s own Dr. Dolittle offers a step-by-step guide on how to bag a Cervidae companion.

Clairo and Mura Masa On the Agony and Ecstasy of Being Young

February 18, 2020

The musicians and friends wax philosophic on nostalgia, Billie Eilish, and Instagram filters.

The One Where Jennifer Aniston Gets Grilled by Sandra Bullock

February 11, 2020

America’s Sweethearts on brown liquor, past boyfriends, and playing more than just the hot mom.

Isa Mazzei Talks Sugar Daddies, Sex Work, and Sybians in Her Memoir Camgirl

November 21, 2019

Isa Mazzei shares her experience being on the inside of the camgirl community, rife with equal parts pain and pleasure.

Tavi Gevinson and Natasha Stagg On Instagram, Incels, and Lana Del Rey

October 7, 2019

The two culture mavens discuss influencers, incels, and the state of the Internet.

Designer Patrick Church Talks Boy Dresses, Tragic Glamour, and Modern Romance

March 7, 2019

Patrick Church’s latest collection, “Dearly Beloved,” is inspired by his mom’s “AbFab” style, “bride boys,” and his own Cinderella story.

For Kash Doll, Insta-Celebrity Came by Going with Her Flow, Plus a DM from Rihanna

February 28, 2019

When Andy Warhol predicted that everyone would be famous for 15 minutes, he got the idea right, but his time frame was way off.