For Actress Golshifteh Farahani, Art Is Resistance
“When the Iranian women were protesting last year, my body, my muscles, told me that I needed to be the bridge between Iran and the western world.” As told to Rosa Sanchez; Photographed by Mario Sorrenti; Styled by Beat Bolliger Alaïa hooded
Teyana Taylor Just Keeps Evolving
As if her success as a singer and a choreographer weren’t enough, she’s now getting Oscar buzz for her film A Thousand and One As told to Bianca Betancourt; Photographed by Mario Sorrenti; Styled by Beat Bolliger and Edward Bowleg III Rick
Angel Reese Is a New Kind of Basketball Star
“I love being able to see the little girls that look up to me, who are inspired by me.” As told to Kaitlyn Greenidge; Photographed by Mario Sorrenti; Styling by Beat Bolliger and Edward Bowleg III Balenciaga bomber. Prada cropped knit. Willy
Novelist Leila Mottley on Becoming Literary Star at the Age of 21
“My priority right now is to experience being young. A lot of my life, I haven’t gotten to do that.” AS TOLD TO KAITLYN GREENIDGE AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO SORRENTI; STYLING BY BEAT BOLLIGER Alexander McQueen gown with belt and biker boots. PHOTO: MARIO SORRENTI At
Greta Lee on How Past Lives Changed Everything
The film, about two childhood friends from South Korea who reconnect, is the kind of story the actor has always wanted to tell As told to Leah Chernikoff; Photographed by Mario Sorrenti; Styling by Beat Bolliger Bottega Veneta sweater and skirt. MARIO
James Whiteside Is Reimagining What Classical Dance Can Be
“There needs to be queer representation in ballet—not as the villain but as the lead.” AS TOLD TO ALISON S. COHN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO SORRENTI; STYLING BY BEAT BOLLIGER AND EDWARD BOWLEG III 2(x)ist briefs. Rick Owens boots. PHOTO: MARIO SORRENTI As a principal at
Paul Mescal on Fame, Love, and Short Shorts
Normal People made him the object of the internet's obsession. But all he really wants to do is act. Story by Andrea Cuttler; Photographs by Mario Sorrenti; Styling by Beat Bolliger Paul Mescal is showing me his short shorts. From his hotel
Parris Goebel Knows Femininity Is Strength
This year, she choreographed Rihanna’s Super Bowl halftime show—and she says she’s only getting started. AS TOLD TO ALISON S. COHN AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO SORRENTI; STYLING BY EDWARD BOWLEG III Gucci trench coat and swimsuit. Cartier earrings. Panthère de Cartier rings. PHOTO: MARIO SORRENTI The
Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson Believe Political Change Is Possible
The Tennessee state representatives gained national recognition after Republicans expelled them from the legislature for protesting gun violence. They’re not about to back down now. AS TOLD TO CHELSEY SANCHEZ AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY MARIO SORRENTI; STYLING BY EDWARD BOWLEG III This past April, Republican lawmakers