Getting dressed enmeshes us in a complex network of associations and social codes, communicating something about us to the world and influencing the way we interact with it. Here, we asked several of the most thoughtful dressers we know about the books they turn to for help in thinking through these questions. Their recommendations range from classics of critical theory to works of “embodied critical theory” on fashion.
Read MoreArt to inspire, comfort, and guide us through the years to come, the best of the year 2023 according to passerby.
Read Morepasserby is thrilled to share its annual gift guide with curated selections from the entire team, starting with a list of organizations we’re passionately supporting this holiday season.
Read MoreWith the holidays fast approaching, we felt it was the perfect time to tap our resources and think up ways we might level up our hosting. Here’s an instructional guide on how to put together a dinner party to remember, as curated and vetted by passerby experts.
Read MoreWe’ve rounded up a number of passerby-sourced Substacks to spruce your inbox, or more exactly: overshadow the bi-weekly, useless “system update” emails in your feed and all the things you have to respond to.
Read MoreWe’ve collected ten podcasts that will provide you with hours upon hours of laughs, rabbit holes to tumble down, tender revelations to carry forth into the next seasons, and more chatter to delight and inspire you when you don’t feel like being completely alone.
Read MoreA collection of books that run 150 pages or less, recommended by the passerby community, spanning from coffee table reads to autofiction to graphic novels. It’s summer, and we want balcony reading — something to sift through in the long golden hour, slurping mint lemonade with our shades on.
Read MoreHere we have curated a selection of potential entry points to Critical Theory — books that approach politics in ways that genuinely challenge and indict the status quo while offering alternative ways of thinking, behaving, and conceptualizing in a politicized society.
Read MoreTo impress with cultural acumen, to fill an existentially barren pause in conversation, to build upon the giddiness that comes with the intimacy of sharing something important or unhinged or beautiful… All these and more are reasons to keep a host of YouTube rabbit holes in your arsenal.
Read MorePoetry often gets a bad reputation for being too oblique or esoteric to reach anyone who isn’t thirteen years old and heartbroken or pursuing an MFA. The following collections of poetry by fifteen fascinating writers all speak earnestly and plainly about the nature of existence and of language itself.
Read MoreNo design is one-size-fits-all, but ultimately, the perfect travel bag should minimize stress so you can embark on a month-long overseas escapade or spontaneous weekend road trip without a care in the world.
Read MoreEven if you’re the type to love and conquer a loaded itinerary, the trustiest way to ensure a well-curated experience comes from a local’s guidance. Read on for a simple weekend in one of the world’s oldest cities.
Read MoreTrench coats are staples of versatility — the perfect garment for the long, temperamental transition into spring — and the passerby community confirms it with a wide variety of suggestions. Read on for a series of the most recommended options, from exorbitantly fabulous to comfortably straightforward.
Read MorePersonal fertility stories from women on all sides of the journey.
Read More“To love well is the task in all meaningful relationships, not just romantic bonds.”
— bell hooks
Read MoreCorners to get lost in all across the city.
Read MoreWhat to look out for when you're looking for support.
Read MoreThe stories that kept us going in a year of unrest.
Read MoreWhat to give your loved ones — or yourself — this holiday season.
Read MoreWhere to sip and buy our go-to grapes.
Read MoreFor sipping any and everything — from a nice chilled red to sparkling water or even your morning juice.
Read MoreThe most important things to keep in mind when making money as a single person business.
Read MoreA selection of accessible art spots and tips for establishing your personal taste.
Read MoreWhether taking to the mountains to hike amongst the sights and sounds of nature or into the rapid flow of city streets to be engulfed in sensory experiences of a different sort: the following recommendations all promise not to compromise practicality nor style, so your attention can turn to the important business of walking.
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