Catherine Straut
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True, Steadfast Believers in the Rapture
A coming-of-age (and coming-to-the-end-of-an-age) novel to treasure
Jan 7, 2014
The Assistant Diaries: Steffy Bauwens, Former Assistant to Olivier Theyskens
Dec 4, 2013
Questlove on Soul Train, Performing With Justin Timberlake, and His Michael Jackson Moves
We caught up The Roots virtuoso to pick his brain on his new book, his favorite Soul Train moments, and his past life as a bar mitzvah dancer
Nov 18, 2013
How Kentucky's Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes Is Giving Sen. Mitch McConnell a Run for His Money
She's been edging out the Republican incumbent in the polls this month, making her campaign one of the most talked about in the nation. Learn why this former lawyer from Kentucky believes actions do speak louder than words.
Nov 7, 2013
I Bought It: Assistant Editor Catherine Straut's Game-Changing Moto Boots
Sep 27, 2013
True Colors: Behind the Scenes on Lady Gaga's ELLE Cover Shoot
The on-set details for the pop icon's October 2013 spread, from the clothes to getting a first listen to her new album
Sep 12, 2013
No Sex? No Problem: French ELLE's Sophie Fontanel Talks Abstinence
Aug 12, 2013
Siren Call: Behind the Scenes on Kate Upton's ELLE Cover Shoot
The on-set details for this model-phenom's September 2013 spread, from the location to the inspiration
Aug 8, 2013
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Book Review: The Novel Everyone's Talking About, Adelle Waldman's The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.
A laugh-out-loud saga tracing a young, self-absorbed hipster's quest to find lasting love and literary fame
Jul 18, 2013
Riot Girl
Get a behind the scenes look at Amanda Seyfried from our August 2013 cover shoot.
Jul 11, 2013
Book Review: 'We Need New Names'
May 20, 2013
Shine Factor
Get a behind the scenes look at Kerry Washington from our June 2013 cover shoot.
May 7, 2013
Idol Chatter
See the inspirations behind the cover.
Apr 9, 2013
Isn't That Rich
A knowing collection of stories from a writer who appraises the price of privilege and its pretensions.
Mar 30, 2013
Natural Selection
Get a behind the scenes look at Nicki Minaj from our April 2013 cover shoot.
Mar 14, 2013
She's Electric
Get a behind the scenes look at Taylor Swift from our March 2013 cover shoot
Feb 11, 2013
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Fashion Workbook: Felicia Gordon
How does a serious lawyer maintain edgy art-world fashion cred? By stepping in line with the season's professional (and playful) stripes
Jan 18, 2013
Great Danes
Get a behind the scenes look at Claire Danes from our February 2013 cover shoot
Jan 7, 2013
Director Anne Fletcher Reflects on Her Rom-Coms and MatchMaking Skills
Dec 18, 2012
Quicksilver Girl
Get a behind the scenes look at Jennifer Lawrence from our December 2012 cover shoot
Nov 8, 2012
Hot in Hollywood
Get a behind the scenes look at ELLE's Women in Hollywood shoot
Oct 3, 2012
Exclusive: Olivia Wilde on Music, Haiti, and Making a Difference
Oct 1, 2012
Behind the Cover: Britney Spears
A behind the scenes look at Britney Spears from our October 2012 cover shoot
Sep 5, 2012
Behind the Cover: Katy Perry
An intimate look at Katy from our September 2012 cover shoot.
Aug 1, 2012
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Love Lessons from Tracy McMillan
The Why You're Not Married...Yet author describes her book as "a hug, a bitch-slap, and a guidebook all rolled into one." Here's why
May 18, 2012
Anne Litt on Keeping Radio Relevant
Now that the DJ's a boss at the cool and influential KCRW, her legendary indie tastemaking rocks not just L.A. but the world
May 16, 2012
Behind the Cover: She's the Man
Kristen Stewart takes on two diametrically opposed personas for our June cover shoot
May 15, 2012
Know Now: Neon Hitch
The dance pop artist tells us why she's not following the rules
Apr 16, 2012
Behind the Cover: Dirty Dancing
Rihanna gets a brand new look for our Cuban-spiced cover shoot
Apr 4, 2012
Wild by Cheryl Strayed: A Trail of Tears
We review the memoir of one woman who exorcised her demons in the wild
Mar 29, 2012
Behind the Cover: Baby Love
Shop the inspiration behind our April 2012 cover shoot
Mar 7, 2012
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