Category: Style

“Paul, there are just so many different kinds of watches, so many brands, and so many models. I don’t know where to begin!” So exclaimed my closest friend. It’s a lament I often hear, and a stumbling block that experienced watch professionals and collectors often take for granted. So here’s a guide to give potential watch collectors a running start.

Here are the vintage graphic design ads from the ’60s—featuring the likes of Paul Rand and Bob Gill. Viewed back to back, the visual evolution in a single decade is stunning.

Clarified butter and, the closely related, ghee are simply butter that has been cooked to remove any water and solids. Besides making the kitchen smell amazing, turning butter to clarified butter also gives the fat a higher smoke point (this just means you can cook with it a high temperatures) and lengthens the shelf life of the resulting fat.

The 24th Bond film, Spectre, is out next week and to celebrate, we’ve created another of our occasional infographics. We’ve selected 77 of the most iconic outfits worn by Bond Girls from Dr No through to Spectre.

How has singing on Broadway changed over the years?  This is a complicated topic that few individuals have explored at length.  It is important to note that new research on musical theatre voice training is being released almost daily.  We must explore this subject from multiple angles in order to fully understand it.  In this two-part blog series, I will approach the topic from a historical perspective.  These posts are not meant to be comprehensive in scope, but they will provide an overview.

A global poll organized by Classic & Sports Car has crowned the Jaguar E-Type as the best that Britain ever produced. Jaguar’s iconic car, whether in coupé or convertible form –  despite being over 50 years old – is officially the greatest, according to car aficionados from 66 countries. Accolades like this usually provoke the Internet so we look forward fun times ahead.

Abstract: The Renaissance was a cultural revolution that spread from Florence, in 1400, throughout Italy and into the rest of Europe. Its impetus was the philosophy of Humanism, which strove to resurrect and emulate the literature and art of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Artists had previously been limited to formulaic religious iconography. They now began to reproduce descriptions of classical paintings and copy the antique statues that were being newly rediscovered.

Your small bathroom can look beautiful and elegant. Modern ideas for small bathroom design and remodeling can transform functional small spaces into gorgeous home interiors that make a statements, blending practical and stylish solutions into space saving and attractive interior design.

Run–don't walk–to your nearest contractor, cabinet maker or handy family member and ask–nay, beg–to have one of these seriously smart solutions built into the storage around your home.

There are a lot of common mistakes that almost everyone makes when designing their interiors. Here we look at the 10 most common mistakes and how to avoid making them...

How do you make the perfect chocolate chip cookie? We tweaked the ingredients and baking methods of our classic recipe to see how we could achieve cookies with different textures and flavors.

We turn back the clock to the golden age of Hollywood to select the 10 best American film noirs.

Katsushika Hokusai’s ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ is one of 500 of the painter’s works currently on display at the Grand Palais, Paris.

Bourbon is America's only native spirit (Congress decreed as much). It's got tons of character, thanks to its aging process: charred oak barrels imparting vanilla and caramel. No wonder it's the basis for some all-time favorite cocktails. The whiskey sour you know already. What follow are 10 other classic bourbon cocktails every man should know.

A growing number of people have sworn off bread and for good reason. If you’re not able to access healthy ingredients and or unable to bake it yourself your options can be very limited let alone excessively expensive. Well the good news is that there are ways to enjoy and even enhance some of your favorite dishes without having to worry about finding a bread that doesn’t make you feel awful or pollute your body.

​​Is there a right way to get ahead?! Welcome to Raise Your Game—our week of examining success at work, whether you’​re Patrick Bateman, an on-the-job stoner, or just ​a guy who wants to see a shit-ton of zeros on ​his​ paycheck.​​

Discover how Hans Wilhelm Wilsdorf built and perpetuated the Rolex watches empire by taking a chance with the wristwatch, changing watchmaking history.

Afraid your kitchen remodeling choices will look old school in a few years? Relax, we know how to make your kitchen timelessly gorgeous and functional.

You were taught how to dress yourself when you were young, but I bet you were never taught how to dress well. Nobody ever taught you what makes an outfit work and what doesn’t. And now you’ve grown up with numerous bad style habits and misconceptions about how you should dress.

Is there any dinner that’s easier to make and more satisfying than pasta and marinara sauce covered in a flurry of shredded Parmesan? We think not. But before you reach for a jar of store-bought, sugar-spiked tomato sauce, consider this: It’s pretty darn easy to make at home. Ready to get started? Here’s how not to muck up your marinara.

Pierogi are a classic Polish comfort food, but you shouldn’t have to settle for the frozen-foods aisle when you’re craving them. Making the real thing is far more satisfying, and we’ve got a great recipe to help you!

The Boucher Room was constructed by combining the former Ladies’ Dressing Room, part of the Butler’s Pantry, and the adjoining Silver Safe. After Mrs. Frick’s death in 1931, the panels and other decorative elements were moved to the present location from her boudoir located upstairs. This intimate chamber was designed around the eight canvases, long assumed to have been commissioned by Madame de Pompadour, mistress of Louis XV, but today believed to have been composed in the studio of her favorite painter, François Boucher, for an unknown patron.

My freezer contains some fairly fancy little ice cream cartons, with salted this and latte-amaretto that. Sometimes, though, I wish I were having dessert"like mom made" or what you might have had at a party years ago. Below are some old favorites.

Writing a note of congratulations isn’t too complicated, but this quick primer will offer a few basics tips and reminders to ensure yours are done well and received warmly.

Between 1890 and 1893, Gérôme made both painted and sculpted variations on the theme of Pygmalion and Galatea, the tale recounted in Ovid’s Metamorphoses. All depict the moment when the sculpture of Galatea was brought to life by the goddess Venus, in fulfillment of Pygmalion’s wish for a wife as beautiful as the sculpture he created.

Would you like to know how to make your microwavable popcorn 1000% more awesome? Take all those microwavable bags of popcorn, put them in a metal garbage can, add a large quantity of gasoline, and toss in a match from a safe distance.*

The Hermès necktie has been the anchor of respectable business suits since its introduction in 1949. Christophe Goineau, artistic director of men's silk, explains the labor-intensive process of creating the brand's signature neckwear.

Graphic designers love to judge books by their covers. At restaurants and bars, they can’t stop being critical when entering the place or taking the menu in their hands. Most restaurants have poorly designed menus, making the food a little less tasty for our fellow designers. Hopefuly, some designers work hard on helping the other restaurants and bars to get stunning menu designs, like the following ones.

John Singer Sargent's Madame X (Madame Pierre Gautreau) is an icon of the Met's collection. Each year, visitors flock to The American Wing to muse on the eccentric glamour of this bold portrait featuring the American wife of a French banker. Ordinarily we think Madame X looks quite splendid in gallery 771, where she is seen with other grand-manner portraits of the period. Surrounded by Sargent's portraits of the Wyndham sisters and Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Phelps Stokes, Gautreau appears quite distinct from the elegant high-society portraits.

Editorial design is my favorite part of a graphic designer’s job, unfortunatly, it isn’t the easiest one to get job in. Here is some inspiration for some well-designed editorial layouts.

Pocket squares seem straightforward: you stuff it into a pocket then head off to your fancy gathering, right? Turns out it's slightly more complicated, but thankfully The Art of Manliness shows off a variety of folding methods for a pocket square.

When summer decides to crank up the heat, it’s almost impossible to think about turning on the oven. Blueberry cobbler and cherry pie may be your favorite seasonal treats, but baking isn’t fun when the temperature rises past the 90s (as it did in much of the country this week). Don’t discount, however, the possibility of a showstopping cake. On the hottest of days, icebox cake is your secret weapon.

If there's ever been a story of zero to hero, it's that of the Rolex Daytona. Unloved and unwanted, selling barely 500 units annually in its formative years, the Rolex Daytona has grown to become one of the most coveted watches of all time, commanding year-long waiting lists and astonishing residuals. The question is, how did that happen? This is the journey that turned Rolex's loser of a David into a hulking great Goliath.

Nothing beats the taste of cooking or baking with wood-fired flame. Wood-fire ovens are visceral, fun, and theatrical. They cook in a way your stove and barbecue can only dream about, and involve your guests and family in the cooking process. Everyone can partake in making their own “perfect pizza” to be cooked and enjoyed right in the backyard.

Every spread full of gloriously rich foods needs something to lighten up the mood, especially during barbecue season. Quick pickles are a fantastic way to bring that spark. And unlike their long-fermented counterparts, they can be ready in just a short amount of time—minutes, in some cases. For some quick pickling inspiration, here’s a list of our favorite ingredients that can hold a brine.

The words Cuba Libre - meaning Free Cuba - had a special political significance, and were frequently used by Cubans and Americans alike. The drink remains popular to this day and for many is a hope for a freedom in Cuba from another oppressive government.

In watchmaking, there are essentially three different types of movements, also called calibers. And, of late, there are also solar powered watches, but that is a different story. Here, we bring you a brief look at exactly what a watch movement is and how the three most common types differ.

Here is a list of many different ways to tie a tie, for every and any occasion, many of which you probably never knew existed. We've gathered 30 of the best tie knots ever created by mankind to give you just the edge you need to look your best at all times.

Say goodbye to creases and wrinkles with this simple traveling trick.

These budget-friendly home improvements will help you enjoy your home more today — and sell it for the most value tomorrow.

Four centuries of American house architecture surveyed in one charming poster.

Pizza fresh out of the oven is a beautiful thing. That tender, chewy dough, the slick of sauce, the fresh herbs and salty, meaty toppings. It’s so much greater than the sum of its parts that sometimes you have to step back and realize making a pie at home isn’t hard. A no-knead dough, a simple tomato sauce, and simple toppings are all you need. So with that, we give you our best videos about all things pizza—just because. You don’t really need another reason to watch a bunch of awesome pizza videos, right?

Whether attending a dinner party for business or pleasure, there are certain things you just shouldn't do. You may also find yourself in a sticky situation where you're not sure what to do.

If we made a list of the most expensive watches ever we could have a list that consisted of special-made pieces, antique pocket watches and one-off, diamond-encrusted timepieces that cost as much as a private island. To narrow down what is essentially an endless list of million-dollar accessories, we selected a few of the most timepieces ever sold at auction.

Through subtle adjustments, graphic designers can make simple images beautiful and memorable. Poppie Pack, a senior graphic designer at Canva, created 50 excellent graphic design tips communicated with beautiful images that show exactly why those tips work so well. We’ve selected 14 of our favorites to share with you. For the layman, these images will throw some light on how graphic design decisions are made and how imperceptible some of them may be to the untrained eye.

One of the most unique routes to creating a space in your home that has purpose in its design is to incorporate culture.  Here we will consider incorporating a very tranquil and Zen culture to your home through the Japanese art of bathing.

All of these dishes showcase the fruit in its sweet, acidic, and juicy glory—the taste of summer, if there ever was one.