Since mid-April, a 35-foot-tall labyrinth of steel and rubber has loomed over the storefronts of Manhattan’s Garment District. The monumental public sculpture, titled Shaved Portions, is the creation of Chakaia Booker, an artist known for her inspired use of salvaged tires in sculptures large and small. Surrounded by towering buildings, the installation winds through the … Read more
What I love most about The Crown, especially the early seasons, is that every shot looks like it cost a million dollars. Playwright and screenwriter Peter Morgan’s illustrious stab at the inner workings of the most famous, insular, and once-powerful family on the planet never doesn’t look like the real deal. Excellent acting aside (Olivia … Read more
If it’s summertime, I’m generally on the hunt for the best anti-humidity hairspray. But this year I feel a heightened sense of urgency around finding the best hairspray for extra hold and zero frizz. Before the Chicago humidity set in, I’d optimistically RSVP’d to a series of invites for alfresco benefits, riverside dinners, and cocktails on … Read more
Olivia Culpo holds the following belief about marriage: “It’s a covenant. It’s the beginning of the rest of your life—and it’s the union and bond of two people forever,” the model and former Miss Universe tells Vogue. So when it came to designing her wedding dress with Dolce & Gabbana, there was one note she … Read more
Still, it’s that tight-knit spirit that led to the creation of many of the album’s tracks: the 3 a.m. of the title refers to the moment during their all-night recording sessions when they’d tend to get the best stuff. (After that, the creative vibes decline: “It’s fun after 4 a.m., but it’s not very productive,” … Read more
Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, which means Dyson Prime Day deals are right on its heels. From hairstyling tools to vacuums to headphones, the best-in-class brand makes some of the most innovative, hi-tech products we’ve ever tried, so when we spot a sale, we’re ecstatic. Plan ahead by checking out what Dyson will … Read more
.jpg "In Paris, Messika Celebrates Its New High Jewelry Collection With Two Glittering Parties")
Valérie Messika had a big week in Paris. To honor the unveiling of Messika’s latest high jewelry collection “The White Midnight Sun” she hosted not one, but two celebrations. Both events were held at the Hôtel de Crillon, where she was displaying the high jewelry collection—on Tuesday, Messika hosted an intimate dinner of 20 people, … Read more
As in Breillat’s previous films, however, a sense of timelessness pervades the aesthetic; the exact year and place are left intentionally unclear. “I don’t want my films to ever be dated,” the director explains. “I choose costumes and haircuts for the actors that don’t go out of style because the emotions they’re expressing don’t go … Read more
Among the Crazy Horse acts Chachki reinvented for her short residency? The performer put her twist on its famous acts such as “Attitude,” which involves dancers in and around twirling rings. “It’s a little shocking because not only is there one male-bodied person on stage doing an iconic number, but I do it with a … Read more
.jpg "I Stayed at the Same Hotel Where Prince Harry Met Meghan Markle")
A few hours later, my room is ready. I’m handed a heavy bronze metal key that looks like it should be unlocking a vault of secret treasure rather than a hotel room. After a few twists of the knob, the door swings open. Inside is a four-poster bed with a floral headboard all surrounded by … Read more
