Society
Barbie’s Got a New Body
Inside the biggest change in Barbie’s 57-year history—and what it says about American beauty ideals.
2.8.16
Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio Stands by His Decisions
A member of the old guard in the New York restaurant scene, Colicchio has overseen a transition in the food world from a macho, cutthroat culture to a gentler, more inclusive one—but he balks at the notion that the show is a kingmaker or queenmaker.
3.7.23
Wheels of Fortune
As Peloton struggles to regain its footing post-pandemic, its most popular instructors have parlayed their fame into lucrative outside deals.
7.4.22
Alexandra Cooper Made Her Name Talking About Sex. With Her Massive Spotify Deal, She’s Pushing Beyond That
Cooper wants to expand the Call Her Daddy brand but isn’t sure her fans will come with her.
7.21.21
Emily Oster Still Thinks Data Can Soothe (Some) Parental Anxiety
The Brown economist does not offer parenting advice. She is rather insistent on this point.
7.26.22
Salt Fat Acid Heat Takes the Home Cook Around the World
A morning making grilled cheese with Samin Nosrat.
10.11.18
A Doll for Everyone
Meet Mattel’s gender neutral doll.
9.25.19
Take Two
MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spikes is trying to stage a comeback—and save movie theaters in the process.
4.27.22
The Booming Business of Kidults
Adults are spending big on toys and stuffed animals—for themselves.
11.17.22
2021 Could Be the Biggest Wedding Year Ever. But Are Guests Ready to Gather?
Always high-stress affairs, weddings are now testing our willingness to step back into society as we emerge from a pandemic.
5.29.21
Quarantine Cooking With Padma Lakshmi
Lakshmi’s ambitious new series uses food as a “Trojan horse” to examine the politics of immigration.
5.7.20
One Size Fits None
Inside the fight to take back the fitting room.
9.2.16
Moms on a Mission
Beyond their jobs as doctors and scientists, they’re stepping up to fight vaccine misinformation online.
3.24.21