Chic Today

To write that Anil Kapoor is the hottest film personality today — both in Hollywood and Bollywood — would be an understatement...

If your heart starts pounding when you eat chocolate, rest assured there is a neurological explanation. According to Dr. David Lewis, the sweet treat beats a passionate kiss in creating heightened sensations. But what happens when the buzz is killed by the prospect of piling on the pounds...

The word ‘Iceland’ often evokes glacial images which are as far removed from New York City as possible...

Take a tour through a unique community in Taos, New Mexico. Featuring eco-friendly homes built with discarded materials, each is constructed “off the grid,”meaning they are totally energy independent.

Designer duo Viktor & Rolf recently explored fresh newspaceswithin which toexpress their extrovert sartorial theatricality...

Blue blood, celebrities, and native New Yorkers turned out in style for the second Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic...

Veuve Clicquot welcomed HRH Prince Henry of Wales during his first formal visit to the United States at the second annual Veuve Clicquot Manhattan Polo Classic, which took place on the historic Governors Island.The charity polo match benefited American Friends of Sentebale, a U.S...

From July 3rd through the 9th, the Museum of Modern Art in NYC will be showcasing ‘Nollywood Babylon’, a fantastic documentary about the vibrantly exotic and colorful world of the Nigerian film industry...

The word ‘architect’ often brings to mindtalentedindividuals, such as Renzo Piano, Norman Foster, and Frank Gehry, who have shaped and continue to redefine the horizons of global landscapes...

NYC ‘IT’ girls and cool boys were out in full force this past Friday night, to help those fabulous rockstars of footwear celebrate the launch of the Shane & Shawn ‘Artist Series’...

There is only one man who has ushered in a musical era with a glitter glove- Michael Jackson. Remembered by millions as the King of Pop, the larger than life legend left behind a musical legacy for humanity...

Parisian patisserie and delicatessen Fauchon takes haute cuisine to a whole new level, effortlessly blending art and food. Not only are your taste buds in for a treat, but desserts are specially created for your viewing pleasure...

Michael Jackson: Hurt by the World, By Adrienne Papp "I know the creator will go, but his work survives." Michelangelo.

Russell Simmons, –hip-hop pioneer, fashion guru and media mogul– is also a prominent philanthropist. The vegan Chairman and CEO of Rush Communications is known for influencing pop culture to benefit struggling communities and educate youth...

Alex Kaufman may not be a household name, but he is a celebrated American entrepreneur who survived the Holocaust and, starting with nothing, built one of the biggest chemical empires in American history...

With summer in full swing, some of us are facing the terrifying realisation that eating croissants for breakfast and cake for midnight snacks have put us in seemingly ‘tight’ situations...

A light-hearted competition such as ‘American Idol’ or ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ acquires a whole new dimension in a country where it is against Taliban laws to sing or dance...

As the eco-movement gradually conquers the globe, designers are learning that ‘beauty’ and ‘green’ can exist as one.You need only cast a glance at Regenesi’s Silk Re-Circle necklace (made from Alicrite and recycled antique copper) or atAnna Lockwood’s bespoke furniture (old pieces...

Take Terry Richardson, 11 of the world’s most beautiful women and a secluded piece of paradise on the Brazilian coast of Bahia, and what you get is the set of thePirelli Calendar 2010...

Staying true to its creative roots, French powerhouse Louis Vuitton recently launched Louis Vuitton: A Passion for Creation at the Hong Kong Museum of Art...

If Chocolat, Eat Drink Man Woman and Ratatouille are amongst your favourite films, chances are you would give your right arm and leg to attend a food and film festival. Hold your breath–the festival’s free, open to food and film buffs, and hosted in a cultural and epicurean mecca...

As temperatures heat up, there arecertain winter staples that we are only too glad to shelve until chilly weather returns. Others, however, won’t be banished to the back of our closets just yet...

Sunday, June 21st is fast approaching as the day when we’ll get to celebrate the great men in our lives. Although the holiday is officially named Father’s Day, I personally try to pay tribute to all the wonderful men who have mentored and inspired me...

If you’re an avid reader and technology savvy, be prepared to rejoice with Amazon’s release of the Kindle 2...

The ideas of vertical farming visionary Dickson Despommier.

When members of the press were treated to an afternoon screening of ‘Little Zizou’ this past November in NYC, surrounded by my distinguished colleagues I knew I was experiencing magical history in the making...

Forget consumerism. Charity has become thec-word that will define generations to come. No longer satisfied with merely chasing material wealth, people today are gradually awakening to and revelling in the new-found delights of sharingand strengthening ties with theglobal community...

To coincide with the BBC Poetry Season and my new-found favourite scene, I thought I’d update Big Smoke Soirées with some poetic points of reference...

On a daily basis, we overlook ergonomic objects as works of art. Yet, at New York’sMuseum of Modern Art, these objects are displayed in a whole new light, responding to the age-old question: ‘What is art?’...

The white Palace Yurt suspended within the glass walls of NYC’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum’s conservatory is far from a forestial enclosure...

The white Palace Yurt suspended within the glass walls of NYC’s Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum’s conservatory is far from a forestial enclosure...

There was a time when environmental issues were not addressed by corporations.Indeed, the movement stood for everything consumerism was not. The motto ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ did not conform to the capitalist ideal that has governed our society for the last 200 years...

It started with a skirt back in college. Houstina Summers was attending California State University, Northridge and majoring in Graphic Design with a minor in Music education, far from clothing design...

‘There are no short cuts to true luxury.’ Within this seemingly simple sentence, shoe designer George Esquivel encapsulates thespirit of his glorious footwear...

For over fifty years, the Formula One World Championship has been associated with glitz and glamour, drawing royals, moguls and celebrities to cities like Montreal, a favorite stop on the Formula One circuit...

Zoya Akhtar’s film ‘Luck By Chance’ was hailed as the “best debut of the last decade” by film critics and movie enthusiasts alike. The Museum of Modern Art in NYC has chosen to showcase it as part of their upcoming film exhibit ‘The New India’...

Paris: He painted our “invisible life” in his colorful compositions of abstraction. He is credited with being one of the world’s first modern abstract artists. He is Wassily Kandinsky, the creative mastermind of the twentieth century...

Starting on June 5th and running through June 18th 2009, the Museum of Modern Art in NYC will be featuring a sixteen-film exhibition of modern Indian cinema...

As with all things, food is constantly evolving.What began as a means of survival, foraged from the land or hunted with bare hands, graduallyevolved into a sophisticated language. Today, food no longer reflects the culture of a single country and has become a complex hybrid of style and expression...

June 5th 2009, World Environment Day. HOME will be a major event around the globe, an ode to the planet’s beauty and its delicate harmony. Yann Arthus-Bertrand takes us on an unique journey all around the planet, to contemplate it and to understand it.

Coming across Mas Vidal — during one of his informative seminars on the benefits of combining the ancient sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda for a complete body and soul makeover, or in his Yoga classes at Dancing Shiva in LA — is like taking in a giant breath full of crisp, fresh Himalayan air...

Tomorrow, London’s Fashion and Textile Museum will be inaugurating a saucy little exhibition, Undercover: The Evolution of Underwear...

Upon the rooftop of New York City’s renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art stands an imposing, tree-like sculpture which engages in a silent dialogue with the backdrop of Central Park...

The Drake Hotelhas been described as everything from “sex-toy chic” to “upscale…with an artsy vibe.” Located in Toronto’s artistic hotbed known as the West Queen West neighbourhood, this distinct boutique hotel has become a cultural meeting point for artists, travellers, musicians,...

Inside the studio and creative mind of Zhang Huan, one of the most recognized Chinese artists working in both the US and China.

Oozing glamour, sex appeal and celebrity status, Los Angeles can be afascinatingplace to visit. However, it is only whenyoutaste life in the glorious natural environments of San LuisObispo thatyou can truly sayyou’ve experiencedthe realCalifornia...

Switzerland is renowned for its old world charm and taste for luxury, and Zurich’s Dolder Grand perfectly embodies both traditions.Its combination of impeccable service and panoramic views make this five star hotel and spa an absolute gem...