February 2012
Features
CHANNING TATUM
The Alabama-bred actor's new films show he's down for almost anything: comedy (21 Jump Street), action (Haywire), romance (The Vow). He's also into downing shots of bourbon before popping off a few rounds at a firing range, helping out a stranded stranger, and teaching his dog the lift-and-fly routine from Dirty Dancing. Meet the one Hollywood actor who actually is having the time of his life.
THE WINE WONDERS OF THE WORLD
From Walla Walla, Washington, to China's Jade Valley, the world's best destination vineyards offer perfect pairings for their fine vintages: innovative architecture, awe-inspiring views, great food, and unbeatable accommodations.
BAD-NEWS BILLIONAIRES
Learn your Russian oligarchs—from the NBA-size modelizer whose assets include an actual NBA team to the former street brawler who pals around with Madonna and J.K. Rowling—in this handy guide to the tycoons who dominate the Wild, Wild East.
GRANDSON OF A PREACHER MAN
Randy Roberts Potts grew up a Pentecostal princeling on the compound of his televangelist grandfather, Oral Roberts. But now the 37-year-old is touring the Bible Belt preaching his own gospel: a piece of performance art whose title alone, The Gay Agenda, must be making ol' Oral turn over in his grave.
Fashion
GOING GRAY
Add a few pops of color to a sleek, minimalist charcoal suit for a modern look that's perfect for spring.
CASE STUDIES
Laptop bags don't have to be ugly. Ditch yours for a sumptuous leather upgrade.
Last Call
DARREN CRISS
Moms, gays, and teenage girls cheered when the 24-year-old Glee star brought his song-and-dance skills to Broadway. But once he adds raunchy movie comedies to his repertoire, will Michele Bachmann still want her picture taken with him?
Know + Tell
OBSESSION
A handcrafted ebonite pen with an 18-karat-gold nib that spells sophistication.
FOOD
The table is set for Peruvian cuisine, the culinary trend of the moment. Here are the chefs, restaurants, and dishes that you need to know.
TRAVEL
Get to these six hot emerging neighborhoods—from Paris to Chicago—before the masses descend.
DESIGN
Make space in your home for a fresh crop of reissued classics by design's most influential figures. Plus: the best online furniture showrooms.
AUTO
The revamped Porsche 911 redefines class. Plus: the best road-assistance apps.
DRINKS
A new breed of savory cocktails uses ingredients like spicy radishes and blue cheese. Plus: the carbonating system favored by pros, and a mail-order club for coffee snobs.
TECH
Still have cable? The latest Web-streaming TV systems are cheaper, easier to install, and more versatile. Plus: the flat-screen that does it all.
Culture
THE COMEBACK
Wes Bentley went from being an overnight sensation (American Beauty) to a drug-addled cautionary tale. But the now-sober star of The Hunger Games has got his groove back.
THE TREND
New York City's once-booming mega-clubs have gone the way of disco, but for those in the know, the art world is filling the nightlife void.
THE YES LIST
Five things in culture we emphatically endorse this month.
THE WISEGUY
Ralph Fiennes on how Schindler's List changed his life, why domesticity isn't for him, and the thespian brilliance of J.Lo.
THE STARLET
With upcoming projects that include a prestigious TV drama and a juicy role in the next Tarantino epic, Kerry Washington is poised for a leading-lady kind of year.
Style
THE PURCHASE
Tommy Hilfiger introduces a sleek, body-hugging update on the classic trench coat.
REVIVAL
From penny loafers to the James Dean hairdo, the fifties look is officially back—with a youthful, contemporary twist.
ENDORSEMENTS
Our 10 favorite things this month, including a new hand cream by a cult grooming line and a one-of-a-kind Damien Hirst exhibit.
TREND
Denim fanatics are embracing jeans made with natural indigo dyes. Plus: the service that can fix any rip or tear.
CELEBRITY
The stylish power couples who make his-and-her fashion look cool.
ESSENTIALS
The shirt-and-tie combo we'll be wearing all season. Plus: a great new way to get custom-made button-downs.
WISH LIST
Nate Berkus, Tommy Ton, and five other style arbiters tell us which products they covet most this spring.
The Body
HEALTH
Your ultimate guide to supplements, from the vitamins to take (and avoid) to choosing the right omega-3s.
TREND
Why Hollywood A-listers are switching to the alkaline diet.
EQUIPMENT
Tools for the complete home gym.
GROOMING
The freshest high-end deodorants. Plus: three more gym-bag must-haves.
MOVE OF THE MONTH
A two-step exercise for a better leg workout.
CALENDAR
How to sculpt perfect, T-shirt-ready arms in just 30 days.
