August 2011
Features
Shia LaBeouf
Hollywood used to be full of guys like the 25-year-old Transformers star—hell-raisers who speak their minds uncensored, can't resist starlets (boyfriends or no), and never back down from a fight. But LaBeouf is more than just the last of the great Bad Boys. He may be the most honest—and complex—actor alive.
The Makers
These nine visionaries represent the avant-garde of today's design revolution. They're creating eye-catching and often mind-blowing cities, buildings, cars, furniture, and machines that will transform your everyday existence for decades to come. Plus: five
hotbeds of next-gen innovation.
Fashion
The Change-Up
Put a fresh twist on your fall wardrobe with these comfortable variations on seasonal classics.
Know + Tell
The Obsession
An eye-catching clock from the masters of audio design.
FOOD
Everything you need to know to make the ultimate gourmet burger—beef optional.
TECH
Essential on-the-go electronics for the modern jet-setter.
DESIGN
Contemporary takes on mid-century lamps; the decorative material you need.
DRINKS
Spice up your cocktails with these hand-crafted, flavored ice cubes.
RESTAURANTS
The coolest new destination restaurants in the world; America's best young chefs.
DRINKS
Toast to your health with these delicious low-sugar summer cocktails.
NUTRITION
What to eat to get harder erections. (Little blue pill not required.)
STYLE
Fashionable—and breathable—T-shirts for working out; gym-bag essentials.
CELEBRITY WORKOUT
How Joe Manganiello gets ripped for True Blood.
The Details Trainer
Drop a pants size in 30 days with this simple diet-and-exercise regimen.
Culture
THE STARLET
Twenty-two-year-old Analeigh Tipton plays it smart even when she's taking off her clothes.
THE YES LIST
Six things in culture we emphatically endorse this month.
THE BACKSTORY
The cultural legacy of New York City's iconic Chelsea Hotel.
THE TREND
Welcome to the new golden age of character actors.
THE WISEGUY
Lenny Kravitz on rock's race problem, getting schooled with Slash, and sharing clothes with his daughter.
STYLE: SPECIAL ITALIAN SECTION
OPENER
How to get the modern Italian look.
ESSENTIALS
Seven steps to achieving the casual elegance of Italian men.
DESTINATION
Gucci's Frida Giannini on where to shop, eat, and see the view in Florence.
ACCESSORIES
Italian guys know that these classic timepieces make a perfect finishing touch.
GROOMING
Straight from Italy—tips for looking great around the clock; three colognes to try.
Last Call
THEOPHILUS LONDON
With his debut LP, Timez Are Weird These Days, the Brooklyn-bred rapper unleashes a vision of luxury that's all about girls, world travel, and the right to wear $700 zippers.
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