Contributors

CeliaAZOULAY

"RED HOT," P. 46

Stylist, fashion editor, and consultant Azoulay takes inspiration from 1970s Paris and the edgy, contemporary street style of New York City. She described working with Natasha Lyonne as akin to the actor's signature hair: "intense, energetic, and playful."

KarineJEAN-PIERRE

"BEHIND THE PODIUM," P. 30

"For the past four years, I have spoken for the president. With this piece, I wanted to speak for myself and remind folks there is often more going on behind the camera than most people know," says Jean-Pierre, the first Black, openly queer immigrant to hold the role of White House press secretary.

EvgeniaPERETZ

"GIRLS, INTERRUPTED," P. 40

Contributing editor Peretz says getting to know the sexual assault survivors of Matt Rutledge, a teacher at Miss Hall's School, "brought into sharp view the emotional fragility of girlhood." Peretz's 2022 article on TV writer Elisabeth Finch was recently adapted into the Peacock docuseries Anatomy of Lies.

CamillaAKRANS

"RED HOT," P. 46

Swedish photographer Akrans called her photo shoot with Natasha Lyonne "a whirlwind of energy and excitement." Akrans is currently at work on a book inspired by enchanting Nordic summer nights.

KimTHOMPSON

"THE CALIFORNIANS," P. 32

Thompson is a UK-based illustrator and painter whose work explores oral histories and personal narratives. Her first solo portraiture collection, "Water Into Wine," debuted at New Art Exchange Gallery in Nottingham in 2024.

DirkSMILLIE

"ATLAS SHRUGGED," P. 74

"Everyone has a hidden life—this one was lived by one of the biggest influencers on Wall Street," says Smillie of the late Guggenheim Partners CIO Scott Minerd. Smillie, a veteran journalist, is the author most recently of The Business of Tomorrow: The Visionary Life of Harry Guggenheim (Pegasus).