One princess’s trash is another auction-goer’s $1.143 million treasure, as it turns out. The iconic “Black Sheep” sweater worn by the late Princess Diana sold at auction at Sotheby’s New York Thursday for an eye-popping sum, breaking the record for the highest price fetched for an item worn by Diana. […]
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Three of Princess Diana’s Gowns Auction for Record-Breaking $1.62 Million
Call it an investment piece. Three of the late Princess Diana’s gowns sold at auction Friday for a sum of roughly $1.62 million—what some might consider a prince(ss)ly fee. The dresses were among 1,400 items in an auction event last week, Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies Presents “Legends: Hollywood […]
In East Hampton, Mytheresa and Flamingo Estate Give an Auto Body Shop the Luxury Treatment
While the buildup to summer has been slow, due to fluctuating temperatures and worrisome air quality, it seems as if it is finally here and the crowd at the pop-up shop’s launch on Thursday was eager to celebrate. During the launch event, the who’s who of the Hamptons—which included Candace […]
Michael S. Smith on How to Live an Entertaining Life
Whimsy goes beyond the walls with Michael S. Smith, whose portfolio of interiors includes America’s arguably most important home: the White House. Appointed decorator by the Obama administration for the 2009 White House redesign, Smith—who studied at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Otis College of Art […]
365 Days Without Shopping: Taking Tangible Strides Towards Sustainability
Like many fellow Gen-Zers, I frequently tweak and document my style on social media; I can’t help but relish in the likes I get when I post my latest—and more importantly, newest—look. But after reading The World Is on Fire and We’re Still Buying Shoes, written by former Highsnobiety editor […]
Jennifer Fisher’s Favorite Things | Vanity Fair
Jennifer Fisher built an empire on bijoux, but before she was a jewelry designer, she collected watches. “My two favorites that I rotate most often are my Large Men’s Yellow Gold Cartier Chrono and my Men’s Yellow Gold Rolex Daytona with a mother-of-pearl face,” she says. Still, an ever-present affinity […]
Rabanne Beauty Brings a Pop-Futurist Spirit to Makeup
The fashion press was not prepared for Paco Rabanne’s first runway show in 1966. The title alone was a provocation: “Twelve Unwearable Dresses in Contemporary Materials.” Models strode through Paris’s Hotel George V wearing jangly constructions made of Rhodoid or metal tiles, each pieced together with rings using needle-nose pliers. […]
The Best Floral Clothing, From Cottagecore to Dutch Still Life
Artists have long taken flowers as their muse: Piet Mondrian’s primary-hued Amaryllis; Kehinde Wiley’s weighted backdrops; Vincent van Gogh’s sunflowers, irises, and poppies; a hundred Dutch still lifes. Now floral designer Lindsey Taylor translates some of the world’s most notable pieces of art into stunning bouquets. Sprouting from the long-running […]
FIT Launches Plus-Size Design Course Led by Designer Mallorie Dunn
In my younger years, if you had asked me where to find on-trend plus-size clothing, the first thing that would’ve come to mind was Forever 21+. Partly because I was young and broke, but also because I was a fashion student, I had little interest in the offerings of well-known […]
Olympic Equestrian Jessica Springsteen’s Favorite Things
From power snacks to power shoulders, Olympic silver medalist Jessica Springsteen (daughter of Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa) clears the bar with these favorites. Born to ride, indeed. Style File DAILY UNIFORM: Breeches and T-shirt! Or, on the rare occasion I’m not riding, I’m alternating between a leather jacket I […]
Stylist and Designer Aleali May is Auctioning Off Some of Her Coolest Pieces
Aleali May is opening up the doors to her coveted closet. The stylist, designer, and model is hosting a live auction of more than 50 of her coolest, most in-demand pieces in partnership with the live-stream shopping platform NTWRK. You’ll find pieces from her personal collection as well as items from some […]
Sarah Staudinger’s Favorite Things | Vanity Fair
Style File DAILY UNIFORM: I borrow my husband’s blue Hermès button-downs all the time. [Ed note: That would be Ari Emanuel, CEO of Endeavor.] TO ACCESSORIZE: Sidney Garber’s Carine earrings. FOR BED: What I wear to sleep depends on my moods: Leset’s loungewear or La Perla’s slips and robes cover […]