Tales of Aristocratic and Super-Rich Entitlement

Editor’s note: The Hungarian Countess Louise J. Esterhazy was a revered — and feared — chronicler of the highs — and generally lows — of fashion, society, culture and more.…

Jeremy Scott Takes On a ‘Grand Show’ in Berlin

Berlin’s Friedrichstadt-Palast theater’s latest “grand show” — previews start Sept. 24 — has every right to the word grand with its budget of $14 million, more than 100 performers, 500…

How A Lawyer Became Manhattan’s Best Antique Jewelry Dealer

A special education attorney by day, and a vintage jewelry maven by night. Paula Cohen, the founder of PRCNYC — which has become a go-to for all things vintage and…

13 Best Travel Essentials To Combat Jet Lag

Jetsetting just got a whole lot easier.  While summer may be wrapping up, things aren’t slowing down. Whether it’s last-minute travel or the chaos of Fashion Month ahead, jet lag,…

Artist Robert Longo Talks ‘The Weight of Hope’ Pace Gallery Exhibition

A visit to Robert Longo’s SoHo studio comes with a warning: you might get covered in charcoal. It’s a muggy Thursday morning in midsummer and the artist, 72, is dressed…

Dries Criel’s Showroom Has Space to Grow His Brand – And His Finds

For jeweler Dries Criel, his approach to his clientele has always been one of proximity and intimacy, often bringing his designs straight to their hands and homes. He is now…

Ardbeg House Opens for Whisky Destination Travel in Islay, Scotland

On the Scottish Isle of Islay, where there’s smoke, there’s likely a glass of Ardbeg nearby.  “Ardbeg is the smokiest, the most peaty of all the whiskies in the world,”…

Fashion Gets Dirty in the Barbican’s “Dirty Looks” Exhibition

The Barbican is getting down and dirty with its latest fashion exhibition, “Dirty Looks,” from Sept. 25 to Jan. 25. The exhibit will display the works of more than 60…

Fashion Photographer Paolo Roversi Talks Kate Moss, New Show

Fittingly, Paolo Roversi’s solo show in New York will debut on Sept. 12, during New York Fashion Week, at Pace’s West 25th Street gallery. Highlighting a selection of photographs from…

Van Cleef & Arpels, (La)Horde Dance Outside of the Box

LONDON — Van Cleef & Arpels is not to be taken at face value just for their delicate stones, pretty floral designs and shiny metals. This week the jewelry brand…