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The Man Behind the Internet’s Favorite Outfits
Culture, Fashion The New York Times 4/5/23 Culture, Fashion The New York Times 4/5/23

The Man Behind the Internet’s Favorite Outfits

Duy Tran, the founder of the label Fancì Club, is popular with young female celebrities for combining “Y2K” aesthetics, tight silhouettes and sheer fabrics.

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Mo Amer is Putting Houston on the Map
Culture Paper 9/18/22 Culture Paper 9/18/22

Mo Amer is Putting Houston on the Map

Palistenian-American comedian Mohammed "Mo" Amer is shining a light on life in America’s most diverse city with Mo, the first-ever narrative sitcom set in Houston.

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The Best Beach Clubs, Surfing Spots, and Eco Hotels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Travel Condé Nast Traveler 9/18/22 Travel Condé Nast Traveler 9/18/22

The Best Beach Clubs, Surfing Spots, and Eco Hotels in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Guanacaste's sun-soaked, 400-mile stretch of Pacific coastline boasts iconic surf breaks, world-renowned ecotourism, and the “pura vida” state of mind.

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Meet the Famous YouTuber Who Makes Texas Restaurants Go Viral
Food & Drink Texas Monthly 9/18/22 Food & Drink Texas Monthly 9/18/22

Meet the Famous YouTuber Who Makes Texas Restaurants Go Viral

Dallas food vlogger, who has four million subscribers, has brought great attention to mom-and-pop joints, but some aren't prepared for the crowds.

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How These Asian American Entrepreneurs Are Redefining the Millennial Pantry
Food & Drink Saveur 9/18/22 Food & Drink Saveur 9/18/22

How These Asian American Entrepreneurs Are Redefining the Millennial Pantry

"We never felt seen by the ‘ethnic’ aisle in mainstream grocery stores.”

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Chi Ossé Knows There’s Still Plenty of Work to Do
Culture Paper 9/17/22 Culture Paper 9/17/22

Chi Ossé Knows There’s Still Plenty of Work to Do

Ossé is the youngest candidate to represent Brooklyn's 36th District.

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One Year Later, What The Chic Cast Of Regulars Miss Most About Paul’s Baby Grand
Culture Guest of a Guest 9/17/22 Culture Guest of a Guest 9/17/22

One Year Later, What The Chic Cast Of Regulars Miss Most About Paul’s Baby Grand

One year into the pandemic, we thought we’d ask some of the club’s most frequent patrons and staffers to eulogize it in their own words.

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Downtown Manhattan in the 1970s Was New York’s Golden Era for Nightlife
Culture Vice 9/17/22 Culture Vice 9/17/22

Downtown Manhattan in the 1970s Was New York’s Golden Era for Nightlife

Artists, models, and revelers remember a gloriously liberated decade of going out and making art—and the legendary watering holes that made it possible.

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On Texas Time: Harper Watters
Culture Texas Monthly 9/17/22 Culture Texas Monthly 9/17/22

On Texas Time: Harper Watters

The ballet standout dishes on viral stardom, modeling for Ralph Lauren, and becoming a queer icon.

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Thuy is in Her Bag
Music Paper 9/17/22 Music Paper 9/17/22

Thuy is in Her Bag

“It inspires me when people reach out to me and say, ‘Wow I didn't know there were Asian artists making R&B music.’”

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The Buzz About Dylan Sprouse
Culture Paper 9/17/22 Culture Paper 9/17/22

The Buzz About Dylan Sprouse

"Most of my life, I've been told, 'You gotta be glamorous,'" says Dylan Sprouse. "But that's not who I am.”

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Justine Biticon is a Model Citizen
Culture Paper 9/17/22 Culture Paper 9/17/22

Justine Biticon is a Model Citizen

We sat down with Biticon to talk activism, self-care, and inclusivity within the industry.

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A 3-Day Road Trip Through Chile's Wine Country
Travel Condé Nast Traveler 9/17/22 Travel Condé Nast Traveler 9/17/22

A 3-Day Road Trip Through Chile's Wine Country

Drawn to Chile by its sustainable viticulture practices, one writer takes a trip through the wine regions surrounding Santiago.

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Why I'm Moving to the Country My Parents Fled Decades Ago
Travel Condé Nast Traveler 9/17/22 Travel Condé Nast Traveler 9/17/22

Why I'm Moving to the Country My Parents Fled Decades Ago

I've traveled the world, but I've barely seen or experienced Vietnam outside my parents’ lens.

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Skip Tulum This Winter and Travel to Belize Instead
Travel GQ 9/17/22 Travel GQ 9/17/22

Skip Tulum This Winter and Travel to Belize Instead

Zip through broadleaf canopies, swim with sharks, and avoid the crowds.

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This Snack Expert Knows What You're Going to Eat and Drink Next—Even Before You Do
Food & Drink Food & Wine 9/17/22 Food & Drink Food & Wine 9/17/22

This Snack Expert Knows What You're Going to Eat and Drink Next—Even Before You Do

Through her self-made Snaxshot digital universe, Andrea Hernández captures the culinary zeitgeist, manifests trends, and builds a new kind of online community.

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Trippie Saves Lives
Music Office 9/17/22 Music Office 9/17/22

Trippie Saves Lives

Trippie Redd is part rapper, part one-man emo band, and all parts rock star.

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How the ‘Yeehaw Agenda’ Disrupted Texas Country Culture for Good
Culture Texas Monthly 9/17/22 Culture Texas Monthly 9/17/22

How the ‘Yeehaw Agenda’ Disrupted Texas Country Culture for Good

An internet movement has democratized country ephemera through the eyes of Black cowboys and cowgirls.

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Meet the Young People Shaping the Future of Vietnamese Fashion
Culture Vice 9/17/22 Culture Vice 9/17/22

Meet the Young People Shaping the Future of Vietnamese Fashion

“We aren’t just selling clothes—we’re selling inspiration for the community. And young Vietnamese people are slowly learning how to embrace their style.”

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Nas Returns to His Roots with Sweet Chick
Food & Drink, Music Paper 9/17/22 Food & Drink, Music Paper 9/17/22

Nas Returns to His Roots with Sweet Chick

The rap king of Queens is coming home, and he's bringing chicken and waffles.

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