September 2011
Features
Ashton Kutcher
It's easy to forget he made his name as Kelso on That '70s Show. Since
then the 33-year-old actor has fashioned himself into the most
social-media-savvy figure in Hollywood, an investor in and adviser to
tech's hottest properties, not only remaking his image but reinventing
everyone's idea of the geek. Oh, and he's about to return to TV on Two
and a Half Men. So, really, who's "winning" now?
Meditation Nation
A-list actors, multiplatinum musicians, and Hollywood movie moguls swear
by it. Even today's Masters of the Universe close their eyes and recite
mantras before they close a deal. How Transcendental Meditation became
the new status symbol.
The Billionaire King of Techtopia
When you have cofounded PayPal and were Facebook's first angel investor,
thinking small holds no appeal. Now the controversial Silicon Valley
capitalist Peter Thiel is embarking on his most audacious venture yet: a
start-up country on the open seas that will test his radical libertarian
ideals. Will it change the world or prove to be his Titanic?
Fashion
Coast Guards
Think it's too early to start looking for the perfect cold-weather coat?
Then you haven't seen the surfers at Australia's Whale Beach.
Get the Boot
Every man wants to get his hands on the must-have footwear of the season.
Street Smart
Get the urban-sophisticate look with these stylish variations on classic fall suiting.
Color
How can you make the season's muted palette pop? We offer a few bright ideas.
Know + Tell
The Obsession
The spectacular canopied open-air market in Spain where the architecture
is as exquisite as the delicacies.
FOOD
The 10 new cookbooks every man should own.
DRINKS
An introduction to black beer, the brew of the moment; the appeal of
super-small-batch liquors and wine-cask-finished spirits.
DESIGN
From boutiques to galleries, here's how to sample the best of London
Design Week—in just 48 hours.
AUTO
Audi's new limited-edition sports car is the sexiest thing on wheels; a tech
enthusiast's guide to the 2012 models.
FOOD
From friendly local grocers to massive indoor markets, here are the
world's best gourmet shopping destinations.
TECH
You don't need an audiophile system—or even
electricity—to get great sound from these acoustic
speakers. Plus: the three music apps to download now.
The BODY
The Fitness Revolution
The secret to shedding weight lies in making your workouts shorter—but
more demanding. Here's how to get more from less exercise—plus the best
gym classes for doing it.
NUTRITION
Why chia—yes, the seeds from those clay
pets—is the new
superfood.
CELEBRITY TRAINER
Madonna's trainer Josh Holland shares an intense 10-minute jump-rope
routine worthy of the Material Girl.
ACCESSORIES
These five pairs of sweatproof headphones sound amazing and will never
slip, no matter how extreme your workout.
EQUIPMENT
Discover the future of resistance training: the TRX Rip Trainer, a
versatile four-pound metal bar that's your ticket to a stronger core and
ripped abs.
CALENDAR
Want to get a major energy boost? This 30-day program will change the
way you eat, exercise, and sleep. Prepare to launch.
Culture
THE STARLET
With The Help, The Debt, and four other movies out
this year, Jessica Chastain might just be the busiest actress in
Hollywood.
THE INSIDER'S GUIDE
A sprawling new multi-venue exhibition confirms Los Angeles' place as
one of the world's elite art cities.
THE CULTURAL DIET
Aussie actor Guy Pearce, who stars in this month's Don't Be Afraid of
the Dark, shares his taste in everything from footwear to guitars.
THE PLAYLIST
A look back at the 10 best albums from DFA Records' first decade.
THE BACKSTORY
Jesse Peretz, the director of Our Idiot Brother, on how he became a
filmmaker and why he cast Paul Rudd as a stoner.
THE WISEGUY
Common, the "conscious" rapper turned serious actor, dishes on his beef
with Ice Cube and what it's like to be a Fox News target.
THE PRIMER
Six new TV shows you won't want to miss this fall. Plus: why networks
are dressing their comedies to look like Bridesmaids.
THE YES LIST
Five things in culture we emphatically endorse this month.
STYLE
OPENER
Nothing says success like this elegant crocodile briefcase.
ESSENTIALS
Everything you need to know about casual shirts—the newest trends, the
ones to stockpile, and how to get them tailored.
CLASSICS
Fresh takes on three iconic leather jackets: the bomber, the motorcycle,
and the safari.
THE TASTE MAKER
Tips from Nicola Formichetti, the creative director of Thierry Mugler
(and stylist to Lady Gaga).
TREND
On the runway and on the street, wedge-soled shoes are the look you need now.
ENDORSEMENTS
Our editors' picks: the 10 things we're coveting this month.
INFLUENCES
Is your style seventies-glam-inspired? Or are you more nineties grunge?
A decade-by-decade primer on how to master the retro look.
GROOMING
This fall's six must-have scents. Plus: Benjamin Millepied's grooming regimen.
Last Call
STEVE JONES
As the host of Simon Cowell's new show, The X Factor, the 34-year-old
Welshman is earning the affections of American audiences (particularly
the ladies).
