That Was AWKWARD

Goodbye frizzy bangs, hello contoured cheekbones. Tweens are cooler, and hotter, than ever. What could go wrong?

ANOK YAI

She's one of the most IN-DEMAND FACES in FASHION. But for the South Sudanese American model, BEAUTY comes from a DEEPER, much more PERSONAL place.

AS TOLD TO JANE FONDA vs.Big OIL

The actress and activist on her MISSION to stop OIL COMPANIES from drilling near vulnerable California COMMUNITIES, with an unlikely pair of GOVERNORS-one current, one former-on her side

THE NEW PLYO POWER-UP

How modern takes on an old fitness favorite can calibrate your training for an insta-boost of athleticism and strength.

The Jewelry Fan of the Year

With her exuberant Instagram account, Giovanna Engelbert schools social media on the difference between Bulgari, Marina B, and beyond.

A WOLFE at the Door

This month's adaptation of Tom Wolfe's second novel, reminds us that the author lit more than one bonfire.

Main SQUEEZE

CINCHED WAISTS are all over the runways, but the silhouette is less about cutting an HOURGLASS FIGURE (and appealing to the male gaze) than FEELING a sense of POWER and CONTROL

THE NEW SCIENCE OF HIP MOBILITY

Own the weight room, crush backyard football, and beat back pain by strengthening and stretching your hips.

'I Play Less Notes These Days, but They All Mean a Lot More'

On Broken, Walter Trout packs his licks for maximum impact as he testifies to the hope that can save our divided world.

'THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF OUR BAND IS TWO GUITARS'

Sleater-Kinney were making bass-less records long before the White Stripes and the Black Keys came along. Says co-leader Carrie Brownstein, \"The power comes from the conversation the guitars are having with each other.\"

EYE ON THE PRIZE

Erstwhile blues-rocker Hannah Wicklund finds her true self with an album of songs she calls the most authentic I’ve ever written.”

The Knockoff That Became a Knockout

Forced to stop copying U.S. guitars, Ibanez launched the all-original Artist line and took America by storm.

UNCOMMON FOLK

He grew up in a folk music haven. As he celebrates his latest album, Wide Open Light, Ben Harper shares sights and memories of his childhood home.

Steel of a Deal

Jerry Byrd’s Steel Guitar Favorites packs a heap of American styles in one outstanding disc.

TIP SHEET

Think effects are a crutch? Reeves Gabrels has a few choice words and good advice) for you.

WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE

As he releases One Deep River, Mark Knopfler reflects on the guitars he's loved, the music that keeps his passion youthful... and how he'd like a do-over on that Dire Straits Rock Hall induction.

Unpacked Lore

Tapped by Louis Vuitton, OMA's Shohei Shigematsu creates an immersive retelling of the brand's venerable history

outside the box

To design public spaces for communities in need, a collective of Mexican architects thinks on its feet

Finding Your Dimension X

Why do some people thrive, while others fall behind? As Google's first chief innovation evangelist, I believe I found the answer: Successful people harness what I call their \"Dimension X.\" Here's what it is.

MILLION-DOLLAR UNLOCKS

New companies rarely get off the ground without some roadblocks, setbacks, and unforeseen decisions. Here, 10 founders describe the pivots that unlocked their growth and catapulted their profitability.

I Tried It ...Exercises to Relieve "Tech Neck"

I STARE AT MY phone for five hours a day. At least, that's what an impertinent weekly notification tells me. As a result, I've developed \"tech neck❞— head forward, shoulders rounded and back slumped-and it causes pain in my back, shoulders and neck.

Charities Are Getting Down to Business

Nonprofits are struggling. That's why more charitable leaders are taking a page from their for-profit peers-and learning how to make money.

Mom's Last Ball Game

Flipping to the Orioles turned into an inside-the-retirement-park home run

Home at Last

It Brit designer Jermaine Gallacher brings off-kilter verve and expert craft to his first residential project

Grecian Yearn

Designer Tino Zervudachi makes a highly personal (and inspiring) statement at his renovated jewel-box apartment in Athens

ARTISTIC FREEDOM

In Lagos, Nigeria, Yinka Shonibare establishes a trailblazing creative retreat for himself and others

The Skills You Never Knew You Needed

Do you know what it takes to Succeed? Here, six leaders share the skill they underestimated—and needed to develop.

What SEO Insiders Know

Looking to boost your SEO? We asked a bunch of insiders: What do you know about your industry that most outsiders don't?

HOW TO ASK SOMEONE FOR A MILLION DOLLARS

Philanthropic fundraisers often get donors to give $1 million-and their tactics are useful for anyone trying to win over someone else's dollars.

THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SUGAR (AND SUGAR SUBSTITUTES!)

It's no secret that Americans have a serious addiction. Here's how to cut back on the sweet stuff, once and for all.