About Julia Chaplin
Julia Chaplin is a New York–based journalist, author, designer, and cultural curator whose work explores the convergence of travel, style, and modern spirituality. A frequent contributor to The New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Elle, and W Magazine, Chaplin is best known for coining the term “gypset”—a blend of gypsy and jet set—which describes a global tribe of free-spirited creatives who live and wander with effortless style and worldly sophistication.
Beyond publishing, Chaplin designs clothing, curates experiences, and consults on hospitality and interiors. She is the founder of Proyecto Dracula, an arts organization that supports creative experimentation in remote locations. Her work is rooted in an ever-evolving exploration of aesthetic freedom, conscious living, and cultural hybridity.
Selected Bibliography
Julia Chaplin’s publishing journey began with Gypset Style (2009), a celebration of free-spirited elegance and global wanderlust. She continued to explore this modern nomadic lifestyle in Gypset Travel (2012), focused on off-the-radar destinations, and Gypset Living (2014), which spotlighted interiors infused with eclectic, unstructured luxury. Tulum Gypset (2019) delved into the mystical energy and barefoot glamour of Mexico’s boho enclave, while The Boho Manifesto (2019) offered a lively blend of personal philosophy and visual poetry for the modern bohemian. Her latest work, Psychedelic Now (2025), explores today’s psychedelic renaissance as a cultural movement rooted in creativity, emotional wellness, and a renewed vision of collective consciousness.
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Perfect for free thinkers, aesthetes, and adventurous souls, Julia Chaplin’s work invites readers to explore new ways of seeing and living—through beauty, joy, and intentional wanderlust. Whether you're drawn to barefoot luxury, radical design, or visionary consciousness, her books make vivid, thought-provoking additions to any collection.