Lifestyle Lore

Our Writers

Meet the team behind Lifestyle Lore

Aisha Bakri

Columnist, Mind & Ritual

Aisha Bakri is a sociologist and essayist whose column explores the modern search for meaning through the lens of ancient rituals and contemplative practices. She examines how we can adapt timeless wisdom for contemporary life.

The creation of new traditionsMindfulness in daily lifeThe philosophy of craft and labor

Chloe Dubois

Contributing Editor, Style & Adornment

Based in Paris, Chloe Dubois is a fashion critic and cultural commentator who champions vintage, bespoke, and sustainable style. Her sharp, witty prose decodes the stories our clothing tells about us and our culture.

The culture of vintage shoppingProfiles of independent designers and tailorsThe history of a single garment

Ikaika Kalua

Senior Correspondent

Ikaika Kalua is an award-winning travel and craft journalist. His work, which has appeared in 'Islands Magazine' and 'Craftsmanship Quarterly,' focuses on the enduring connection between people, place, and tradition.

Artisans & CraftTravel & Place

Jing Mei Lin

Contributing Editor

Jing Mei Lin is an essayist and cultural critic specializing in the intersection of aesthetics and personal philosophy. Formerly the style editor for 'The Artful Mind,' she explores how tradition informs modern wellness and adornment.

Style & AdornmentMind & BodyLetters & Lore

Mateo Reyes

Staff Writer, Culinary Roots

Mateo Reyes is a former chef and food anthropologist who chronicles the intersection of food, family, and identity. He travels to document and preserve heirloom recipes and the diasporic foodways that shape our tables.

Heirloom recipe preservationThe stories of immigrant chefsAgricultural traditions