Graydon Carter
The AIR MAIL co-founder and editor emeritus of Vanity Fair answers 43 questions on fashion sense and other sensibilities, including his penchant for Macy’s shorts and a Lacoste tennis shirt
Of Advice and Men
Our men’s-wear advice columnist champions dressing like Tom Brady—yes, really—warns against trying too hard to look edgy, and settles other pressing matters of style
Chipp Shape
How the legendary Ivy League tailor dressed everyone from J.F.K. to Andy Warhol—and brought color, wit, and a little anarchy to the button-down look
Lucia Bell-Epstein
Once a law-school applicant fleeing her downtown New York roots, the 28-year-old is now at the center of the city’s photography scene, capturing Carole Radziwill and Daniel Radcliffe, Sant Ambroeus, and Ha’s Snack Bar
Set for Success
Patterned china! Colored glassware! Printed linens! The art of maximalism is all in the mix—herein, a guide to getting the table right
Laila Gohar
The culinary artist answers 27 questions on fashion sense and other sensibilities, including her favorite meals
Dressing on the Side
A history of the department-store lunch, from its Gilded Age beginnings to the fashionable dining rooms keeping the ritual alive today
Carb Your Enthusiasm
How the humble croissant became supersized and super-hyped
James de Givenchy
The American jewelry designer behind Taffin answers 32 questions on fashion sense and other sensibilities, including his aversion to sunglasses
Jackpot!
Inside the annual Las Vegas trade show, where the jewelry world unveils its most dazzling creations—and latest obsessions
June Van Thillo
Meet the Belgian designer behind the TwentyFour Six, a brand that transforms conversations with creatives into handcrafted, limited-edition pieces
The Things They Carried
From lipstick holders to compacts, the elegant necessities once tucked inside a woman’s handbag are returning—not as tools but as treasures
Collector’s Items
From classic hoops to funky rings, a new book lays out the essential pieces for building a jewelry wardrobe of one’s own
Trunk in Love
From Southampton to Nashville, invitation-only trunk shows are becoming the style set’s favorite—and most exclusive—way to shop
The Man Behind Mr Porter
A look back (and ahead!) at the evolution of men’s wear with Toby Bateman—the Mr Porter C.E.O. who helped redefine how men shop for luxury
Sourcery at Work
As luxury brands play hard to get, a new class of fashion insiders is working its magic to secure the season’s most coveted pieces
Sarah Andelman
The genius behind Colette, and now Just an Idea, answers 38 questions on fashion sense and other sensibilities, comfort first among them
Closet Confidential
Once the preserve of Hollywood stars, personal stylists have become the secret weapon behind today’s best-dressed people—from executives to brides-to-be
In Haute Waters
From Burberry in Cap d’Antibes to Missoni in Mykonos, luxury fashion houses are taking over Europe’s best beach clubs—one sunbed at a time
Bug-Eyed Babes
Teeny-weeny 90s clean-girl shades are so last season! Everyone say willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to something bigger—and perhaps better
Scopa-licious!
This summer, the international style set is taking a cue from Italy’s favorite pastime
Thom Browne
The American designer and chairman of the CFDA answers 32 questions on fashion sense and other sensibilities, including his penchant for wearing, well, himself
The New Bling Ring
The ultra-rich are swapping couture for six-figure high jewelry—and the invitation-only experiences that come with it
Le Grand Comeback
Parisians had all but declared the 200-year-old restaurant Le Grand Véfour dead. Its stylish revival proves that if you rebuild it, the fashion set will come