Winter 2022

The holiday season is upon us here at BUST, and to celebrate, we’ve got one of the comedy world’s brightest stars, Phoebe Robinson, on our cover! Inside, we’ve got the man with the most cake—Law & Order’s Christopher Meloni, a candid convo with supermodel-turned-activist Emily Ratajkowski, a divorce lawyer’s tips for a better break-up, and much more!

And get ready for even more tasty tidbits, including hilarious actor Quinta Brunson; the season’s best booze-free spirits, celebrating Lunar New Year; the cutest, coziest slippers; marvelous DIY manicures; and more!

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Table of Contents Winter 2022

FEATURES

She’s The Boss

From comedy to podcasts to TV shows to books—Phoebe Robinson is a pop-culture powerhouse! By Jamia Wilson

The Fairies’ Tale

In 1917, two girls in the English town of Cottingley snapped photos that prominent men used as proof that fairies exist. By Lynn Peril

Diamonds Aren’t Forever

A savvy gal’s guide to divorce for women who are ready to  say “I don’t!” By Jacqueline Newman

The Naked Truth

Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski is sharpening the “Blurred Lines” of her past to create a more feminist future.  By Lisa Butterworth

Eye of the Tiger

An insider’s guide to the fun, food, and family traditions of Lunar New Year. By Jennifer Chen

Coats of Many Colors

You don’t have to be an irritated woman to wear an excellent coat. Photographed by Meredith Jenks, Styled by Stephanie Tricola

ON THE COVER AND ABOVE: PHOEBE ROBINSON PHOTOGRAPHED BY THE TYLER TWINS AT THE SULTAN ROOM IN N.Y.C. FOR BUST. STYLING BY RYAN YOUNG @THE WALL GROUP; MAKEUP BY DELINA MEDHIN; HAIR BY SABRINA ROWE @ATELIER. ON THE COVER: GUCCI DRESS; JENNIFER FISHER JEWELRY. THIS PAGE: HALPERN DRESS; JENNIFER FISHER JEWELRY.

BROADCAST

Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson; Mexican film-crew squad Amazonas Electricas; pop-art painter Ashley Longshore; and more.
The Hotness The hottest winter pop-culture picks. By Emily Rems
Boy du Jour Christopher Meloni is the boy with the most cake. By Eliza C. Thompson
Bra-ometer Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
Pop Quiz Celebrating Jean Smart’s most memorable parts. By Emily Rems

REAL LIFE

Gorgeous geode goodies; booze-free spirits; black girls breathing; and more.
God to know Tidbits and treats for making life better. By Lisa Butterworth

LOOKS

Fashion advice from author Mackenzi Lee; at-home gel manicures; a day in the life of a TV costume designer; and more.
Booty Call The season’s most sensational slippers. By Callie Watts
Looksee Little Bits About Things We Dig. By Lisa Butterworth

(LINDA LINDAS): ALICE BAXLEY; (SUAY): MEG WACHTER; (FASHION PHOTO): MEREDITH JENKS; BALENCIAGA COAT; STINE GOYA VEST; NORMA KAMALI TURTLENECK; RAINBOW UNICORN BIRTHDAY SURPRISE EARRINGS; MODEL'S OWN CROCS; (COOKIE): MAYA FRENKLACH

The BUST Guide

Music Reviews; plus, young punk sensation the Linda Lindas!
Movies Benedetta waited until Mothering Sunday to see Karen Dalton: In My Own Time.
Books Reviews; plus, amazing things lurking in your local library!