November 2011
Features
AMERICA'S NEW MALE BODY OBSESSION
It's official: The male gaze has turned upon itself, and American men are focused on their physiques as never before. From Marky Mark's abs and the transformation of Marc Jacobs to the rise of Abercrombie & Fitch and the fall of Anthony Weiner, here are the 41 moments that changed the way we look in the mirror.
MODERN FAMILY
Plural relationships aren't just for swingers and cult leaders anymore. Today guys are settling into polyandrous relationships—multiple men, a single chick—and it looks a lot more like conventional marriage than you might think.
APPETITE FOR DESTRUCTION
Kitchen prodigies like Brandon Baltzley, who at 26 has already been a chef at more than a half dozen of the top restaurants in America, don't come around often. But the high he got from cooking was one he could never separate from his other cravings—first for heavy metal, then for alcohol, and most destructively for cocaine (he also used weed, Vicodin, acid, mushrooms, and crack). Now the man who could be America's next great chef is cooking for his life.
Fashion
EASY STREET
Look as stylish walking home after a long night out as you did at the beginning of it.
Last Call
ZACHARY QUINTO
The 34-year-old actor better known as Spock from Star Trek is starring in Margin Call, a thriller about the financial crisis. Here, he discusses how to live long and prosper on Wall Street.
AUTO
Six new compact cars for the smart—and stylish—city dweller.
FOOD
How to make the perfect pizza; the restaurant trends to watch.
TRAVEL
The jet-setter's guide to the Southern Hemisphere's chicest hot spots.
DESIGN
French furniture's new wave and the vanguard of young designers leading the charge.
TECH
Take your home-audio setup to the next level; the coolest way to find music.
DRINKS
Why tea is the buzziest drink of the season; how to brew the perfect cup; the best cocktails for tea lovers.
Culture
THE BREAKOUT
Hot young Brit Eddie Redmayne, the star of My Week With Marilyn, is taking Hollywood by storm.
THE ICON
Filmmaker David Lynch on opening a nightclub and his electro-blues album Crazy Clown Time.
THE EXHIBITION
A career retrospective of artist-provocateur Maurizio Cattelan.
THE IT GIRL
How former folkie Skylar Grey transformed herself into hip-hop's go-to hit-maker.
THE PRIMER
Stephen King is the latest big-ticket author to wander onto the grassy knoll and offer his theory on JFK's assassination.
THE YES LIST
Five things we emphatically endorse this month.
THE WISEGUY
Former Oasis ax man Noel Gallagher on fatherhood, fame, and his continuing fraternal feud.
STYLE
THE PURCHASE
A slimmed-down overcoat from Calvin Klein that fits every occasion.
TREND
How to pull off gold—the season's hottest color—on everything from jackets to watches.
TASTEMAKERS
Meet the impeccably tailored bloggers who are redefining men's style.
ESSENTIALS
Complete your fall wardrobe with a thick crewneck sweater.
GROOMING
A guide to getting—and maintaining—the look of the moment, the 10-day beard.
ENDORSEMENTS
Our editors' picks: The 10 things we're coveting this month.
THE BODY: TRAVEL FITNESS SPECIAL
THE FREQUENT FLIER'S GUIDE TO STAYING FIT
WORKOUT
The Biggest Loser's Bob Harper shares his take-it-anywhere exercise routine; the best fitness gear for travel.
HOTEL GYMS
The sexiest places to break a sweat (and sleep the night); where to run when you're on the road.
NUTRITION
What to choose (and lose) from the minibar; the best hotels for in-room eating.
DINING
A hub-by-hub guide to the best places to eat at the airport; three proven ways to avoid getting sick while flying.
CALENDAR
A 30-day yoga-based program to guard against the wear and tear of travel by increasing your flexibility.
