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Perched on the northern shoreline of Isla Navarino in Chilean Tierra del Fuego, the 150-room lodge—which finally opened its doors earlier this month—is now officially the southernmost hotel on Earth. Named for the sleek, resilient seabird that nests along these subpolar cliffs (and situated right along the 55th parallel south), the property’s goal is to upend the prelude to polar travel completely. Rather than treating the tip of South America as a holding pen, Silversea has reimagined it as an alluring and deeply atmospheric destination in its own right.Photo: Michel VerdureThe project began taking shape in late 2018, when Conrad…

There’s no place like home… except for maybe a five-star hotel. Sure, you might be far from the bed that practically molded to your body or the slippers you’ve worn for years, but 1,200-thread-count sheets and a plush robe go a long way in making up for that. And while even checked luggage often forces one to pick and choose when it comes to their travel skin care and beauty routines, at the world’s finest hotels, you’ll often find washes and creams that aren’t just adequate substitutes for your tried-and-true products, but surpass them — offerings that are so luxe,…

Love is a many-splendored thing, especially when you’re gawking at it from the outside. In this column, we’ll be examining the celebrity couples who give us hope for our own romantic futures as we try to learn what we can from their well-documented bonds.Given the staggering number of unintentionally viral moments we’ve gotten from Dakota Johnson over the years—from limegate to her diva-off with Ellen DeGeneres—maybe it’s only natural that her dating life has become a matter of national interest. But honestly, who could do anything but gawk enviously at Johnson and her rumored current beau, musician Machine Gun Kelly,…

The days are noticeably shorter, and temperatures continue to drop—fall is officially here. That means it’s high time to update your wardrobe for the colder months, starting with fall jackets that balance style and functionality.Alongside classic wool coats and puffer jackets, this season is shining a spotlight on a heritage style famously worn by Princess Diana in the 1980s.Diana paired a white blouse with a skirt and a blouson jacket. Photo: Getty ImagesDiana debuted the look during her mid-August 1981 honeymoon at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the weather already felt distinctly autumnal. The jacket featured a slightly oversized silhouette,…

Why it’s worth it: If I had to pick just one candle to recommend in this gift guide, it’d be Nest’s Holiday, specifically the three-wick version. I’ve burned hundreds of holiday candles over the course of my career, and this one wins out every single year. Its notes of bright pine, juicy pomegranate and mandarin, and spicy cinnamon and cloves combine into what, for me, is the winter scent. “It’s both sparkly and spicy—think more festive than fir-tree vibes (although I like those, too),” says contributing commerce editor Deanna Pai. The eight-ounce $50 version makes for a perfectly good gift,…

Following a long legacy that includes Balmain, Versace, and Margiela, H&M’s latest designer collaboration once again features a highly respected fashion house — one beloved by royals and celebrities alike. Best known for its bridal wear and red carpet gowns, worn by stars like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Halle Berry, and Celine Dion, Elie Saab knows what women want to wear to stand out. And with your holiday celebrations in mind, the Elie Saab x H&M collection offers dozens of evening-ready styles suited to every event on this season’s social calendar.Available in select stores and online beginning Oct. 29, this over…

Gymshark, for its part, always signs talent exclusively to the brand. But that’s not all it’s about, brand marketing director Calum Watson assures. “We want people who actually want to be part of Gymshark. People who wear the product, know the community and believe in what we’re building,” he says. “That’s why Megan’s a multi-year partnership. We didn’t sign her for a campaign and a few Instagram posts. We want to build something together, long term.” It’s evocative of On’s approach with Zendaya, and Vuori’s with Kaia Gerber (and her trainer Kirsty Godso, who left Nike for the challenger brand…

The Budget addresses the boarded-up high street crisis seen across provinces directly, increasing the small business rates relief threshold from £12,000 to £18,000 across retail, hospitality, and leisure sectors. “Today, I’m taking action to support our high streets,” said John Healey, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in his budget delivery. In practice, this means 70,000 businesses will no longer pay business rates.The new policies come at an urgent moment. Insiders feel that the UK’s fashion sector has been crying out for help, despite the estimated £67.5 billion contribution to the UK economy and the 1.4 million jobs it supports, per the…

Inside ParenthèseBeyond the first room (the grand salon) of Parenthèse is a shoe library: a wall of drawers featuring 110 hand-painted illustrations of Berluti shoes, while the room beyond that has a long table scattered with leather swatches, where clients can customize their clothing and accessories (or even host a lunch or private dinner). There is commercial logic to all of this: the more time clients spend in the space, the more opportunities they may find to buy something — perhaps Berluti’s iconic Alessio Oxford shoe ($2,230), or maybe a Forestiere jacket in calf leather suede ($9,400)?How does one become…

Buy the book here.The Shining (1980)In 1980, Stephen King’s horror novel The Shining was adapted for film by visionary director Stanley Kubrick (2001: A Space Odyssey, A Clockwork Orange). In the movie, Jack, an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic, accepts the job of winter caretaker at the Overlook Hotel, a haunted spot in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, and brings his terrified wife and shellshocked child along for the ride.Although the film is not true to some parts of the book, which caused some controversy among staunch King fans, Kubrick does bring to life the terrors King so aptly wrote about,…