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Watch Your Step
The Nike: Form Follows Motion exhibition at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design traces how performance sneakers became design icons.
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What I Want in a Life
In “What I Want in a Life,” Melanie McGehee reflects on how time spent in Washington, D.C. revealed a longing for connection, community, and the quiet richness of a walkable city lifestyle.
AI Is My Best Doctor Ever
Corey Levitan, a self-described hypochondriac, makes the case that AI is already a better doctor than any human—faster, more empathetic, and surprisingly accurate.
Perceived Wealth Versus Actual Wealth
In this STNDRDS essay, Lisa Chastain explores the difference between perceived and actual wealth—and why living with intention, not ego, is the true measure of financial power.
When Cultures Collide
Marisa Finetti traces tempura’s surprising Portuguese roots, revealing how one bite in Porto uncovers centuries of cultural exchange.
