In a world dominated by fleeting trends and disposable clothing, the idea of building a wardrobe that lasts feels both radical and refreshing. The constant cycle of buying, wearing, and discarding has left many of us with closets full of clothes but nothing meaningful to wear. Fortunately, a shift is underway. Consumers are moving away from fast fashion and rediscovering the value of durable, well-made garments. It seems that durability is back in fashion, and with it comes a more thoughtful approach to style. Continue reading The Art of Durability: Fashion That Lasts→
The classic Australian backyard has undergone a massive transformation over the last few years. Driven by a lingering staycation trend and a greater appreciation for domestic comforts, the outdoor living market recently surpassed a $1.5 billion valuation. Homeowners are no longer content with just a simple patch of lawn, a rotary clothesline, and a basic barbecue setup. Instead, backyards are being treated as fully functional, year-round living spaces that extend the interior footprint. With the national home renovation market reaching an estimated $48 billion in 2026, investing in exterior spaces is a top priority for property owners looking to maximize both lifestyle enjoyment and long-term visual appeal. Continue reading Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Backyard for Maximum Function and Style→
I was saying to a friend recently that one of the unintended consequences of AI is how convincingly it can generate objects that look completely real but don’t actually exist. For someone like me, who regularly features extraordinary furniture and design objects, that presents an interesting challenge. When you see a tiger-shaped sofa or a fantastical sculptural table online, it’s becoming harder to know whether you’re looking at a genuine work of design or a clever digital fabrication. I want readers to know that every piece I feature in my Eye On Design column is something I’ve seen in person and photographed myself. Even so, I understand that in today’s world a healthy dose of skepticism is only natural. So let me assure you: this remarkable sculptural stool by Sebastian Errazuriz is absolutely real.
It is what it is: a clean-lined black stool topped with a crisp white seat. But a second look reveals its delightful secret. Suspended upside down beneath the seat is the head of a classical Greek or Roman sculpture, perfectly framed by the stool’s four legs. Suddenly, what seemed like a functional object transforms into something playful, surreal, and thought-provoking. Continue reading Eye On Design: Sebastian Errazuriz’s Antiquities Series Sculptural Stool→
If you’ve ever wondered just how many delicious things can be made with an egg, New York City is about to answer that question in spectacular fashion. The team behind the wildly popular Dragon Fest and Panda Fest is launching an entirely new culinary celebration this summer: Eggcellent Fest, a one-day-only event dedicated to one of the world’s most versatile ingredients.
Taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Eggcellent Fest will transform Washington Square North (between University Place and Fifth Avenue) into an immersive egg-themed festival featuring more than 50 egg-inspired dishes from approximately 35 food and merchandise vendors. Best of all, admission is completely free. Continue reading Get Ready to Crack Up at NYC’s First-Ever Eggcellent Fest→
Marvel Comics is serving up another helping of superhero action with a side of humanitarianism this fall. Following the success of Meals to Astonish: Spider-Man #1, the publisher is once again partnering with internationally acclaimed chef José Andrés and his nonprofit organization World Central Kitchen for Meals to Astonish: Avengers #1, arriving in comic shops this October.
Rather than simply placing a celebrity chef alongside Marvel’s iconic heroes, the Meals to Astonish series highlights the real-world mission of World Central Kitchen, the nonprofit Andrés founded in 2010 to provide fresh meals to communities affected by natural disasters, humanitarian crises, and conflict around the globe. Since its inception, the organization has served hundreds of millions of meals in response to hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and other emergencies, earning worldwide recognition for its rapid-response relief efforts. Continue reading Marvel’s Avengers Team Up with Chef José Andrés in Meals to Astonish: Avengers #1→
