December 2011/January 2012
Features
JEREMY RENNER
After two decades of struggle, the intense, hard-working actor burst onto the scene in 2008's The Hurt Locker. Now the two-time Academy Award nominee is getting some action—and a place on Hollywood's A-list—with mega-budget movies like The Avengers and Mission: Impossible—Ghost Protocol. But that doesn't mean he's about to give up his construction business.
IN MOD WE TRUST
Cutting-edge Swiss architect Philippe Stuebi borrowed from Venetian palazzi and tropical modernism in designing the O House, a sculptural villa on the banks of Lake Lucerne built for a wealthy car collector. The result: a Swiss chalet for the 21st century and beyond.
HIGH SOBRIETY
We're in the middle of a recovery revolution. For everyone from Hollywood A-listers to Manhattan power brokers, being clean and sober is the new status symbol.
Fashion
TRUE ROMANCE
The couple that dresses—and undresses—stylishly together stays together.
Last Call
DIABLO CODY
The 33-year-old stripper turned screenwriter sounds off on swapping the teenybopper snark of Juno for the acid barbs of her new black comedy, Young Adult.
Know + Tell
THE OBSESSION
Live large in this massively cool micro-size house.
DRINKS
Vodka makes a comeback—as a hip craft spirit. Here are the seven to try now. Plus: where to find rosolio, the after-dinner drink of the moment.
FOOD
Ten sweet and savory ways to impress your holiday-party guests.
AUTO
The iconic Wrangler gets an upgrade; a collector's guide to classic Jeeps; must-see auto museums.
DESIGN
Our primer on the coming year's sexiest home furnishings.
TECH
The world's coolest new iPad accessory; the best winter gadgets for the tech-obsessed. Plus: why you never need to carry a wallet again.
RESTAURANTS
The 10 best bar menus in America; cocktail snacks you'd pay for if they weren't complimentary.
TRAVEL
Where to stay, eat, and party at Big Sky, the season's coolest ski getaway. Plus: the best trails for jet-setting powder junkies.
Culture
THE BOMBSHELL
Modern Family's Sofia Vergara is the sexiest (and funniest) woman on television.
THE INTRODUCTION
Dirty Beaches revives the rockabilly sound with a stylish twist.
THE COLLABORATION
Actor Michael Fassbender and director Steve McQueen team up again, for the psychosexual drama Shame.
THE YES LIST
Five things in culture we emphatically endorse right now.
THE BACKSTORY
How the renegade art collective OHWOW is shaking up the gallery scene. Plus: A set designed to bid farewell to Merce Cunningham.
THE WISEGUY
Tough-guy British filmmaker Guy Ritchie on fighting, fishing, and his famous ex.
Style
THE PURCHASE
A stainless-steel Movado watch that effortlessly blends elegance and simplicity.
ESSENTIALS
The sophisticate's guide to staying stylish and warm this winter.
FORMALWEAR
Five great ways to personalize your black-tie look. Plus: The best places to buy a tuxedo.
TREND
Why you need a pair of tan lace-ups this season.
DESTINATION
A shopper's guide to Vancouver's hottest neighborhood. Plus: Three perfect British Columbia day trips.
ENDORSEMENTS
Our editors' picks: the 11 things we're obsessed with right now.
TALENT
Meet three upstart New York designers who are taking the fashion world by storm.
GROOMING
Elevate your morning ritual by upgrading to these luxe products.
The Body
DETOX NATION
Men everywhere are extolling the virtues of the cleanse, but not all regimens are created equal. Which one is right for you?
CELEBRITY RITUAL
Adam Levine, frontman of Maroon 5 and cohost of The Voice, shares the yoga routine that sharpened his mind and sculpted his body.
FITNESS
We look at the workout equipment hawked on late-night television and separate the useful from the useless.
MOVE OF THE MONTH
Master the burpee pull-up and get a full-body workout in just minutes.
CALENDAR
Want stronger legs? Try this 30-day program for getting your lower half into top-notch shape.
Gift Guide
THE RIGHT STUFF
From vintage snowshoes to a fancy set of dominoes to the perfect weekend bag, these are the 38 gifts you'll want under the tree this season.
