King of the Costume Drama
Amid constant fights, infidelity, and financial woes, James Ivory and his partner, Ismail Merchant, created the most elegant films of the era
Eye of the Beholder
What’s with the sudden proliferation of alcohol-free spirits and wine? After an extensive taste test, our beauty-and-wellness columnist breaks from her white Burgundy—and loves it. Bottoms up!
Editor’s Picks
This week, don’t miss a biography of artist LeRoy Neiman, a tour of New York’s hidden landmarks, a novel set in a Manhattan women’s hotel, and a new translation of Aesop’s fables
Editor’s Picks
This week, don’t miss a timely look back at McCarthyism, a novel about a couple’s tragic battle with dementia, and a history of the four compass points
Lunch with Isabella Rossellini
On this week’s episode of Table for Two, the Conclave actress discusses thinness and adjusting her definition of elegance as she gets older
Look at the Old Girl Now, Fellas!
In 1967, Pearl Bailey appeared in an all-Black Hello, Dolly! It was a sensation, smashing preconceptions, showcasing civil rights, and announcing a new era on Broadway
A Mania for Egyptomania
Early next month, the “Magnificent Jewels” sale at Sotheby’s New York will include nearly a dozen superb pieces of Egyptian Revival jewelry
Mother Knows Best
She escaped domestic abuse and poverty. Now, at 74, Maye Musk is a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and the mother of the richest man in the world
Better by Design
Once a niche market for insiders, the collectible-design world now draws star-studded crowds. Is it eclipsing fashion as the ultimate marker of taste?
A Seat at Ruthie Rogers’s Table
In an interview, the owner and chef behind London’s beloved River Cafe reveals everything, from her issue with truffle oil to her favorite city
From the Metropol Hotel to Hollywood
In an interview, Amor Towles discusses adapting A Gentleman in Moscow for the screen and the inspiration behind his newest book, Table for Two
Matthew Rhys Gets Personal
The Welsh actor discusses meeting his wife, Keri Russell, on The Americans—and his role in the new Agatha Christie adaptation, Towards Zero
Biting the Brand That Feeds
Situated in the company’s New York flagship, Le Café Louis Vuitton isn’t just a department-store refueling station—it’s a thing of beauty