My Favorite Things

Award-winning writer, journalist, and director Matt Tyrnauer is accustomed to doing things his own way, and much like the subjects who have gained his creative attention, he has set himself apart with a singular style. From Valentino: The Last Emperor to Studio 54, the AIR MAIL Editor at Large’s documentaries have underscored his appreciation for one-of-a-kind people, places, and things. To that end, Tyrnauer spotlights the items that speak to his personal aesthetic, from a bespoke suit with “notched lapels—heresy—and belt loops—not done,” he says, to personalized towels “in cerulean blue, with three initials in monogram style No. 2061, a thin sans serif”