When Harold Ross drew up the prospectus for this magazine in the nineteen-twenties, he wrote that The New Yorker “will be what is commonly called sophisticated.” But what on earth did that mean? Ben ...

As someone who prizes the opportunity to attend screenings of old movies myself from time to time, I've certainly felt this frustration acutely. The universe of work that can only be enjoyed ...

THE difference in character between the present time and certain periods in the past is strikingly exemplified by the use nowadays of ‘sophistication’ instead of ‘urbanity’ in expressing the earmark ...

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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. Urban Sophistication, the brand known for its kitschy graphics and ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Class and sophistication aren’t just about what you wear ...

Open until June 23, lifestyle label Urban Sophistication has set up a playful art installation and pop-up shop in SOHO to honor its NYC origin story. Urban Sophistication, the lifestyle brand known ...

A key aspect of humans’ evolutionary success is the fact that we don’t have to learn how to do things from scratch. Our societies have developed various ways—from formal education to YouTube videos—to ...

Community-based lifestyle label Urban Sophistication has returned with an all-new range of its best-selling iPhone Puffer Cases. The “Flavors” drop reimagines the one-of-a-kind accessory in five new ...