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Air Mail Diary

A Ritzy Paris Building Where Millionaires Will Live Next to Former Homeless People And other strange news about these curious days …

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Internal Affairs

That’s Hot? New laser treatments aimed at the nether regions make all sorts of promises. But not all patients achieve a happy ending

Great Lives

The Godfather of Punk As the glam lead singer of the New York Dolls, David Johansen changed music forever


Style

The Cat’s Meow As Julie Newmar turns 90, a look back at the siren of stage and screen

On the Scent

Waiting for Godet A mysterious briefcase! A retirement-home breakout! A next-gen perfumer’s quest to revive her family’s storied fragrance house has been a wild ride

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In Memoriam

Last Round at Margaritaville Some of Jimmy Buffett’s friends remember the man who had many

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Air Mail Diary

Netflix to Harry and Meghan: You Work for Us, You Know And other strange news about these curious days …

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Annals of Delusion

The Cult Around the Corner For nearly 30 years, a fringe psychologist exerted total control over the lives of his followers. His not-so-secret headquarters? A town house on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

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Czeching Out

The Other Ivana Guess whom I befriended in rehab in Malibu?

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Adventures in Journalism

Assignment: Sinatra A legendary editor. A recalcitrant writer. And a subject that was both man and myth. The story behind the writing of what became known as the greatest magazine profile ever

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T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index A warlord, a king, and a short-fingered vulgarian compete for the No. 1 ranking. Which blackguard rules them all? Plus: strange news from across the world


Open Book

Street Scenes A collection of Saul Leiter’s newly discovered color photographs offers a rare look at his pioneering, painterly vision

Style

Closet Space Two fashion-industry veterans share their tips for taking care of treasured clothes, shoes, and accessories

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Travel

Bon Voyage! The former creative director at Condé Nast Traveler and founder of Yolo Journal shares her guide to the most crucial of travel companions: luggage

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city guide

Look’s Book: Paris The insider’s guide to the best hairstylists, colorists, nail salons, and brow groomers in the epicenter of gorgeousness

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Highlight

The Amsterdam Diaries The 12 Years a Slave director, Steve McQueen, and his partner, Bianca Stigter, discuss the making of Occupied City, a new documentary about Nazi-era Amsterdam

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Anatomy of a Fall

Killing the Messenger Since Jimmy Finkelstein abruptly shuttered his eight-month-old, $50 million news start-up, hundreds of former employees have been airing their grievances on Slack

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T.G.I.S.

The Attention-Whore Index It’s back! And the cast looks strangely familiar: carroty-blond blowhards, kooky kings, hot-tempered tech gurus, and cringe-worthy congressmen. The seasons change, but Attention Whores will out!

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Skin in the Game

Crème de la Crème The finest vineyards in France are turning their grapes into skin-care powerhouses, with prices that might make you woozy

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Books

Susanna Moore Isn’t Done Running Away The author has never been one to stay put. Her new book is no exception

Water Fight

The New York Yacht Club Goes to War During World War I, the lavish yachts of New York’s richest families—replete with Tiffany interiors and pipe organs—were commandeered into hunting German submarines


Photography

A Passage to India Max Vadukul has spent the last few years chronicling India’s litter-and-pollution problem. The completed project goes on show this week in Milan

Close-up

Jen Silverman The playwright makes their Broadway debut with The Roommate, starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone

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