Culture

The Extras

I Am My Mother

Just in time for Mother's Day, an essay on the lessons learned from Mom—whether she meant to teach them or notRead more >

The Extras

Tinder Portraits: A User's Guide

Who does your online dating profile pic say more about—you or the person swiping right?Read more >

The Extras

#Mom And Me

Or what happens when someone thinks you're fly on Instagram and crowns you their social media matriarchRead more >

Open Thread

What's The Strangest Beauty Product You Own?

Time to shed a little light on your own personal beauty cabinet of curiositiesRead more >

Open Thread

Help, I'm Engaged

Emily is getting married and wants adviceRead more >

As Told To ITG

Olivier Rousteing Explains Sexy

Balmain's creative director and Drake are here to give you a little confidence boost, girlRead more >

Misc.

Henna, For People Who Are Scared Of Tattoos

A semi-permanent solution for people who want to dip their toes (or fingers) into the age-old trend of body art—and learn a little bit more about traditional Asian and North African heritage in the processRead more >

Postcard

Free Advice: Go to Japan And Take Off Your Clothes

Writer Alyssa Reeder escapes her Tokyo vacation for an afternoon in the countryside hot springs, called onsensRead more >

In Print

Backstage At McQueen, Nearly 20 Years Later

The designer continues to shine in the soon-to-be-released coffee table book, Inferno: Alexander McQueen, based on photos from his 1996 Dante showRead more >

Postcard

Virtual Vacation: Cartagena

Connie Tsang writes to ITG from the Walled City in Colombia—on everything from the natural beauty routines passed down generations to the fashion hotel and spa that is a must-visitRead more >

As Told To ITG

Getting Ready Is The Best Part About Going Out

Photo Booth pictures, going out playlists, late-night snack recommendations—lay it all out thereRead more >

Postcard

24 Hours In Seoul's Gangnam District

Where to shop, eat, and get custom-engraved body piercings if you ever find yourself in SeoulRead more >

Misc.

The Sound Bath Is The New Meditation

Haley Phelan reports back about the trippy, chill nap-like experience in the Mojave desert with excellent acousticsRead more >

Misc.

Walk This Way

On getting lost—purposefully and with your own two feetRead more >

News

Why There Were No Women On Our Homepage For International Women's Day

We're honoring International Women's Day by participating in the Clinton Foundation's Not There campaignRead more >

Misc.

The Aesthetically-Pleasing Puzzle Game That's Not Candy Crush

Monument Valley is inspired by M.C. Escher, beautifully scored, endorsed by Frank Underwood—and it's here to save you from your morning commuteRead more >

Color Coding

Color Me Coachella

You're going to need something colorful and something graphic—sequins and glitter encouraged, but not requiredRead more >

As Told To ITG

Caroline de Maigret Wants You To Let Loose

Makeup-wise—because your no-makeup makeup look could use a break for a nightRead more >

The Extras

What Exactly Is Essence?

Maybe you've heard of it, maybe you haven't...here's a quick and dirty rundown of what you need to know about the Korean skincare stapleRead more >

As Told To ITG

Makeup & Male-To-Female Transition: A Look At How Beauty And Gender Coincide

"Beauty can be a big deal for all girls, but beauty for a trans girl could be life-or-death. There's moments when you could be placed in danger for not passing as a woman convincingly enough."Read more >