
Although Maxim magazine’s past definition of sexy has involved ladies with a tendency to wear little to no clothing, its recent rebranding under Editor in Chief Kate Lanphear has switched the focus to women who are not simply beautiful but relevant and talented, too. The proof is in the just-released Hot List (formerly The Hot 100), which is now open to the coolest films, travel hot spots, restaurants, and more alongside the usual batch of “hot” women.