Experiencing Virgin’s First-Ever Hotel in Chicago

Richard Bransons's foray into city lodging and hospitality is full of design flourishes and fun surprises

Lifelong philanthropist and billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has shaken up traditional industries with his adventurous spirit and design sensibility. His companies encompass everything from banking stem cells and future space travel to an entire island in the British Virgin Islands. While most of us probably can’t make the minimum seven-night stay at the private Necker Island compound anytime soon, Branson’s latest foray is a …

Green Beauty for Earth Day

From deodorant to detox bath treatments: under-the-radar natural and organic products recommended by Brooklyn boutique Shen Beauty

With the 45th anniversary of Earth Day tomorrow, take this time to scrutinize your top shelf and bathroom cabinets, and reevaluate your current skincare routine. With the growing number of young skincare brands out there reigning in the potent power of natural ingredients, it’s easier than ever to go greener with what you put directly on your face and body. Here’s what Jessica Richards, founder …

The High Maintenance (Unofficial) Soundtrack

Cult web series “High Maintenance,” created and written by Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair, stars the latter as your go-to marijuana dealer; each episode centers on a different customer and their personal (if on the verge of neurotic) life in New York City. Full of “pot” twists, comedic laughs and poignant feels, High Maintenance also features great, under-the-radar music from indie artists such as Connan …