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VIVANT Magazine is honored to announce its role as the Exclusive Media Partner for CSI Greenwich 2026, held at the iconic Greenwich Polo Club. This partnership brings together a shared dedication to athletic mastery, refined style, and the art of living well. As autumn approaches, VIVANT will take readers beyond the ring to explore the heritage, craftsmanship, and quiet luxury that define one of the equestrian calendar's most prestigious gatherings. "The partnership aligns pe

THE ARES WAMI LALIQUE SPYDER CHRONICLES A RESURGENCE OF 1950S AND 60S GLAMOUR Images courtesy of Lalique In the enthralling fusion of classic charm and avant-garde craftsmanship, behold the Ares Wami Lalique Spyder-an automotive masterpiece that transcends the ordinary, morphing into a captivating mobile work of art. Born fro the ingenious collaboration between Ares Modena and the illustrious French luxury crystal artisan Lalique. t• spectacular vehicle is a symphony of desig

1. Your body of work includes an extensive book catalog of novels, academic texts, a memoir, and more, presentations at conferences and universities, the creation of a dozen books series, an arts journal, a publishing imprint, blogs, and on and on. What have you learned about creativity? We all have unlimited creative potential. People often think it’s some kind of gift that some people have access to and others don’t. Creativity is available to everyone. Creativity relies on

Haaland carrying an orange and black Hermes HAC (Image Credit: Bildbyran Sipa USA AP) While jaw-dropping goals, unexpected tactical masterclasses, and stadium-shaking celebrations dominate the discourse of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament’s most fascinating style narrative is unfolding far from the pitch. Manchester City’s elite talisman and Norwegian powerhouse, Erling Haaland, has officially claimed the title of fashion’s favorite football icon. The 25-year-old strik

RH Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman with Hayley Atwell, Guy Ritchie, Bella Hunter Friedman, Emma Thynn, Henry Cavill, Theo James and Margot Robbie | Getty Images Tastemakers and influencers from the worlds of film, design, fashion, art, music, hospitality and business gathered to celebrate the unveiling of RH London, The Gallery in Mayfair on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The event was attended by guests including Margot Robbie and Tom Ackerley, Theo James, Henry Cavill, Guy Ritchie,

Wimbledon and the US Open—where tennis sets the stage, and everything else is the point. Every summer, two tournaments quietly take over the cultural calendar: the Wimbledon Championships in London, held each year from late June into early July, and the US Open in New York, which arrives at the end of August and carries into early September. On paper, they are simply two of the four Grand Slams. In reality, they operate as two very different social systems—each revealing as

La Fêlure by Charlotte Casiraghi Chanel ambassador, accomplished horsewoman, and member of Monaco's intellectual scene, the daughter of Caroline of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly is also a lover of philosophy. In her first solo book, based on a short story by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, she explores the boundaries and rough edges of the crack. "I have often been reduced to an image on glossy paper, to a life of dreams and privileges. It can be summed up in a few photos

On Mastery, Memory, and the Discipline of Taste Roar—low, constant, building. Seventy thousand people moving in unison, the energy rising and collapsing in waves. But behind a private suite door, something quieter—and far more deliberate—takes hold. A cork is eased from a bottle. Glasses are poured. A conversation begins—not about the score, but about origin, structure, time. This is not how anyone expects to experience an NFL stadium. And yet, this is exactly where Sandra

Have you ever dreamt being young and sunburned in the South of France—falling head over heels in love with someone impossibly beautiful, running with new friends along the Côte d’Azur, through lavender fields, and ending the day with lemon ice cream… or perhaps a bubbly glass of champagne? That is what Jacquemus transmits - especially during the Summer… image COURTESY OF David Luraschi AND JACQUEMUS FT LA BOMBA There is something enchanting about the rolling lavender fields

Photography by Sophia Taylor On Warmth, Reinvention, and the Art of Living Fully What makes certain people iconic is rarely perfection. It is coherence. A life that, despite its contradictions, somehow feels entirely inhabited. That may be why India Hicks remains so compelling. During my conversation with India what became immediately striking was not the mythology surrounding her — the royal lineage, the famous surname, the island life so often projected onto her, but how

For nearly six decades, Ralph Lauren has not merely designed clothing; he has meticulously authored the visual lexicon of American style. From the rugged romance of the Mountain West to the crisp, unstudied elegance of coastal lighthouses and manicured polo fields, the brand has always operated as a cinematic celebration of national identity. Now, ahead of the United States’ historic 250th anniversary, Mr. Lauren’s enduring love letter to America is taking on its most literal

Jean Shafiroff, Antonella Bertello (Photo Credit: BFA / David Benthal) Jean Shafiroff and Antonella Bertello, owner of The Baker House 1650, welcomed guests to a Memorial Day weekend Social Summer Hour Soiree at the historic East Hampton inn. Held at The Baker House 1650, 181 Main Street, the gathering marked the unofficial start of the Hamptons summer season with cocktails, conversation and a relaxed garden-party spirit.The afternoon brought together friends, supporters and

Rob Thomas, Lisa Blanco, Jennifer Brooks, Ralph Macchio, Georgina Bloomberg, Marisol Thomas, Lisa Rose, Kate McEntee (Image Credit: BFA / Kevin Czopek) NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted its 6th Annual Rescue Ball at The Lighthouse, Chelsea Piers in New York City. The organization’s signature fundraising gala brought together animal advocates, philanthropists, and supporters for an evening dedicated to helping save the lives of dogs and cats in need. This year’s Rescue Ball hono

Every May, a small crescent of the French Riviera transforms into the undisputed center of the cultural universe. To call the Festival de Cannes a mere "film festival" is like calling a vintage Bordeaux "just fermented juice." It is an alchemy of high art and high fashion—a ten-day fever dream where the cinematic stakes are as high as the six-inch stilettos navigating the cobblestones of the Croisette. Here, the convergence of cinema and style isn’t just an aesthetic choice;

Image by Annie Watt Agency The 2026 Lenox Hill Spring Gala proved once again that high-end design is at its best when fueled by a philanthropic spirit. As a media sponsor, we were captivated by the sheer scale of imagination on display, where the city’s top visionary designers turned the ballroom into a sprawling gallery of immersive tablescapes. Each setting told a unique story through avant-garde florals and bespoke textures, creating a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated bo

For decades, America was greeted each morning by Joan Lunden, a pioneering journalist whose warmth and intelligence helped redefine broadcast television. Her new memoir, Joan: Life Beyond the Script, reveals a story far richer than what many think they know from her decades as a public person. In this candid conversation, Lunden reflects on reinvention, health advocacy, caregiving, and the courage to evolve at every stage of life. Lunden says the decision to write the memoir

Image courtesy of Fourth Ward Charlotte If your idea of Uptown Charlotte is just shiny skyscrapers and corporate commutes, you’ve been looking in the wrong direction. On May 16–17, the skyscrapers are taking a backseat to something much more exclusive. For one weekend, the heavy wrought-iron gates of Historic Fourth Ward are swinging open for the Secret Gardens Tour—and it’s the ultimate urban flex. This isn’t your grandmother’s backyard walkabout. This is a high-altitude, br

Invitation designed by Aldous Bertram New York, NY — Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is pleased to announce its 2026 Spring Gala , Once Upon a Dream. The Gala will take place on T hursday, April 30, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Wilkinson Global Asset Management . Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann will serve as Design Chairs. Renowned as one of New York’s most imaginative and joyful design ev

There is a particular kind of optimism required to enter the Kentucky Derby—one that has very little to do with odds, and everything to do with belief. Beneath the spectacle lies a far more complex reality: the true cost—financial, emotional, and otherwise—of chasing one of sport’s most elusive victories.

The Charlotte Museum of History will debut its most ambitious exhibition to date, “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition,” opening to the public on Tuesday, April 14. This groundbreaking national exhibition uses video game technology to immerse visitors in the defining moments that shaped the nation and its ideals of freedom and liberty. Making its East Coast debut in Charlotte, the exhibition will be on view at the museum until April 2027, and is the only opportuni