T Magazine’s Dec. 8 Holiday Issue

Robert Pattinson, the freaks who rule New York — and more.

View in browser|nytimes.com December 7, 2024 Photograph by Collier Schorr. Styled by Jay Massacret FEATURES Photograph by Collier Schorr. Styled by Jay Massacret Is Robert Pattinson the Last True Movie Star? He may have wanted to be an actor without being a celebrity. But then he turned his fame into its own kind of performance. By Nick Haramis, Collier Schorr and Jay Massacret Christopher Sturman Inside a Legendary New York Hotel, a Home With Wall-to-Wall Tiger Print How a full floor of the Sherry-Netherland became an apartment that evokes both European grandeur and downtown lofts. By Alexa Brazilian and Christopher Sturman Photograph by Johnny Dufort. Styled by Imruh Asha Bright, Playful Clothes Designed for a Good Time Take a vacation — whether mental or actual — in the season's most colorful, joyful pieces. By Johnny Dufort and Imruh Asha FREAK CITY Justin French Freak City The Freaks Who Rule New York From a masked artist to a Broadway pioneer, these are the one-of-a-kind creative forces shaping the culture today. By Nicole Acheampong, Jason Chen, Roxanne Fequiere, Kate Guadagnino, Juan A. Ramírez and Coco Romack Clockwise from top left: Jukin Media; David Gahr/Getty; © Edo Bertoglio; Paige Powell; Christopher Makos Freak City How Did New York Become the Freakiest Place on Earth? The city has always been a haven for iconoclasts, but contemporary talents in virtually every field are making the metropolis more unique than ever before. By Mark Harris Justin French Freak City Julia Fox's Guide to Being a Freak The writer and performer shares her tips and explains why it's never worth pretending to be normal. By Juan A. Ramírez PEOPLE, PLACES, THINGS Courtesy of Art Mama Foundation and Aoyama Meguro. Photograph: Noritoshi Motoda What's Wrong With White Bread? After years of sourdough dominance, bakers are going back to basics. By Ella Quittner and Tatsumi Orimoto Yunus Roy Imer. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics notes on the culture Why Some of the Year's Best Performances Are From Actresses Who Say Very Little Films like "Conclave" and "Bird" provide a stark contrast to the recent succession of films about women finding their voices. By Dana Stevens Photograph by Anthony Cotsifas. Styled by Martin Bourne. Jewelry editor: Angela Koh Objects Big, Bold '80s-Esque Jewelry Is Back The season's most precious accessories come in bright colors, with plenty of sparkle and an abundance of gold. By Anthony Cotsifas and Martin Bourne Sign up here to receive weekly cultural roundups, monthly beauty and travel guides, and the latest stories from our issues. And you can always reach us at tmagazine@nytimes.com. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for T Magazine from The New York Times. To stop receiving T Magazine, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018