Beauty

Walking might just be the perfect exercise. Whether your aim is to get 10,000 steps, improve digestion after a meal, or simply let your mind unwind as you stroll around the park, the health benefits of walking are undeniable—and all it requires is a comfy pair of shoes.Recently, Japanese walking, a version of high intensity interval walking, has...

“Our food scene has become so much more robust,” says Dr. Sewer. “There was a time when it was hard to find local food that wasn’t American food—it was kind of heartbreaking.”To sample authentic Virgin Island flavors like conch stew, salt fish, and fungi (a cornmeal-based dumpling made with okra, salt, and butter), she recommends stopping by Hillside...

Kiwis are one of the most beneficial fruits to eat at this time of year—when there always seems to be “something going around”—because they’re rich in vitamin C and vitamin K, both of which are essential for supporting the immune system (in addition to encouraging better bone health). They’re also chock-full of fiber, and are often recommended by nutritionists...

Accessorizes well with Issey Miyake Pleats Please designs, and much else besides. Photographed by Anh NguyenFaithful to Apple’s history of paper engineering, the packaging comes with ceremony—and a Japanese twist. The long, frosted paper that contains the iPhone Pocket was inspired by the rice paper candy bags used for a Japanese children’s festival where long sweets are given...

Chinese consumers were once flooded with enthusiasm over Valentine’s Day, the unofficial Cyber-Valentine’s Day (520) and tradition-rich Qixi. But the electric charge around love festivals is dimming.Just five or six years ago, love-centered festivals were a reliable consumer engine based on gifts, jewelry and flowers, while Qixi held deep cultural resonance. But now, those surges are sputtering, and...

Vogue: Why do you think luxury has been slow to experiment with video shopping?I think because often it’s people in their houses, it’s scrappy, so brands look at that and think, “Oh god, that’s not for us.” But there are so many different entry points for live shopping. It can be personal shoppers doing one-to-one appointments with clients,...