Glee's talented Mr. Schuester provides grown-ups with a reason to watch the hit show. But when school lets out, TV's teacher of the year has even greater adult-contemporary ambitions—like becoming the next Michael Bublé.
December 2010
bullfighting's boy king
Inside the ring, 12-year-old Mexican matador Michelito Lagravere has already put the sword to nearly 300 bulls. Now, if he could just overcome his fear of flying, maintain his grades, and keep from giggling when he talks about girls.
Gift Guide
Instant gratification
From books to bikes to bow ties, the 71 coolest gifts to give (and get) this holiday season.
Fashion
lounge acts
Bored with anonymous crewneck sweaters? The season's cable-knit cardigans, rugged wool henleys, and chunky turtlenecks will make you stand out in a crowd.
Know + Tell
the oBSESSION
A British company lets you turn rooms into art by making wallpaper out of prints, illustrations, and photography.
tech
Speakers that look as beautiful as they sound. Plus: the best sites for high-fidelity music downloads.
design
Shop the world's finest design galleries. Plus: a smart, simple way to sex up antique furnishings.
food
Food-of-the-month clubs for gourmet tastes. Plus: new restaurants from acolytes of French Laundry chef Thomas Keller.
drinks
Great wine doesn't have to come in bottles. Plus: Meet your mobile sommelier.
Culture
THE CULTURAL DIET
Vincent Cassel, who stars in this month's Black Swan, talks about his favorite song to work out to, the bad French film he loves, and his fondness for Speedos.
THE insider's guide
Art Basel Miami Beach, the most important collector's event in North America, arrives this month. Here's everything you need to see.
THE trend
Like Larry David and Neil Patrick Harris, Matt LeBlanc has discovered that the best way to entertain audiences is to play a mean-spirited version of himself.
THE starlet
The most eye-catching visual effect in this month's Tron sequel just might be House star Olivia Wilde in a skintight rubber suit.
THE talking points
Five cultural touchstones of the month, from a can't-miss Oscar contender to Julie Taymor's trippy Spider-Man musical.
THE WISEGUY
Jared Leto may be best known as an actor, but the Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman has proved himself to be a legitimate rock star, too. He dishes on working with Kanye and getting in touch with his inner transvestite.
Style: Travel Special
THE PURCHASE
A Gucci duffel that looks sharp and plays hard.
Cases
Packing is a fine art, and the right tools can help you master it.
WARDROBE
The ideal travel outfit includes an unstructured blazer, a cotton button-down, butter-soft jeans, and sneakers you can pair with a suit.
TASTEMAKER
Globe-trotting Swedish fragrance designer Ben Gorham shares his tips on how to stay stylish and fresh on the road.
IN FLIGHT
Everything you need in a carry-on, from noise-canceling headphones to a change of clothes. Plus: how to choose your iPad case.
GADGETS
Six essential tech products for getting the most from your time in transit.
GROOMING
The complete Dopp kit. Plus: the best way to shave while traveling.
SLEEP
A handy guide to help you choose the right sleeping pill when you fly.
HEALTH
Two nutritionists offer advice on the best snacks to pack before you board and how to order the right meals from an airplane menu.
Special Section
How Design Is Changing The Way We Do Everything
Contemporary design is influencing every aspect of modern life. It's transforming our homes with smarter housewares and interior-decoration techniques that help us build better dwellings. It's altering our offices with ergonomic, energy-efficient furnishings and productivity tools that let us get more done. It's remaking travel by creating satisfying modes of transportation that are less harmful to the planet. And it's even reinventing leisure time with products that give us exciting new ways to play.
Last Call
henry hopper
The 20-year-old star of Gus Van Sants upcoming Restless (and son of the late Dennis Hopper) disses action movies, explains what real art means to him, and predicts an alien invasion.
