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Sandy Liang loves a skimpy pregnancy outfit
A designer’s guide to pregnancy and postpartum style.
Jun 5 • Eliza Brooke
Sally Quinn on the art of party reporting
An interview with the Washington legend.
May 1 • Eliza Brooke
The making of Rye Bunny, a hotly anticipated D.C. restaurant
Is this the future of restaurants?
Apr 3 • Eliza Brooke
Mason Currey asks the question on everyone’s mind
How does an artist make a living?
Mar 27 • Eliza Brooke
How to build an artistic life
An interview with my favorite gallery owner.
Mar 20 • Eliza Brooke
How to write a great sex scene
“I’m not interested in writing black lace push-up bra sex.”
Feb 27 • Eliza Brooke
Your global guide to Special Stores
Recommendations from the person *I* always ask for travel advice.
Jan 29 • Eliza Brooke
Farewell to D.C.’s baguette whisperer
An interview with Daniel Ramirez, head baker at Ellē.
Jan 9 • Eliza Brooke
The D.C. restaurants Tom Sietsema visits again and again
An interview with the longtime food critic.
Dec 19, 2025 • Eliza Brooke
Ira Sachs conjures New York, 1974
Or at least, a single day in 1974.
Nov 21, 2025 • Eliza Brooke
Vintage thoughts from a Parisian reseller
An interview with Thomas Robert of Gaijin.
Oct 24, 2025 • Eliza Brooke
From teaching at Yale to acting in One Battle After Another
A conversation with Howard Sommerville, a.k.a. The Billy Goat, a.k.a. Paul Grimstad.
Oct 10, 2025 • Eliza Brooke
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