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On fame, freedom, and the quiet discipline of creating work that serves something larger than the self. Richard Grieco speaks with a calm, deliberate steadiness that feels earned rather than cultivated. Widely recognized for his breakout role as Detective Dennis Booker on 21 Jump Street —a performance that propelled him into the cultural spotlight and made him one of the most visible young actors of the late 1980s—Grieco rose quickly during an era when television stars became

On instinct, independence, and why wandering remains the ultimate luxury.   There are women whose presence transcends fashion, whose style feels less constructed than instinctive. Inès de la Fressange is one of them. Muse to Chanel, creator of her own namesake brand, inspiring businesswoman, author, and living symbol of the Parisian woman myth, she embodies a form of elegance that is simple, discreet, and timeless. Today, as she marks the tenth anniversary of her Paris boutiq

Palm Beach’s most glamorous act of generosity   Palm Beach has long understood that elegance and empathy are not opposing ideas. Few traditions reflect that balance as gracefully as the Old Bags Luncheon, a winter ritual that transforms designer handbags into meaningful support for local families and reminds us that generosity, when done with intention, can be both joyful and impactful.  Founded in 1999 by a small group of Palm Beach women supporting the Center for Family Ser

Acceleration with Intention The Year of the Horse sets the tone for acceleration—where confidence replaces hesitation and movement becomes intention. Beginning on February 17, 2026, with the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse runs through February 5, 2027, ushering in one of the Chinese zodiac’s most kinetic and self-assured chapters. This is not a year for endless planning or polite restraint—it rewards movement, visibility, and conviction. When the Year of the Horse Begi

Center for Family Services Palm Beach County Board (Left to Right) Theodora Pace, CEO Todd L’Herrou, Board Chair Karen Swanson, Barbara Pendrill, Carol Messmore, Jose Cano, Gary Walk | Photo Credit: Capehart Photography Elegant Palm House benefit supports mental-health and family-empowerment programs across Palm Beach County Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County transported guests to the vibrant streets of Havana at its sold-out “ Havana Nights ” fundraising event

New York, NY | May 4, 2026 Collage: “Delphos” gown, Fortuny (Italian), Adèle Henriette Elisabeth Nigrin Fortuny and Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo, 1920s. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Gift of Frances J. Kiernan, 2005 (2005.328); Terracotta statuette of Nike, the personification of victory, late 5th century BCE. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1907 (07.286.23). Artwork by Julie Wolfe. The first Monday in May has long been the undisputed pinnacle

OBL Committee The 27th Annual Old Bags Luncheon® launched with a luncheon for the event Committee held by the organization at Renato’s in Palm Beach to benefit the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County . Notable Attendees at the Committee luncheon included: 2026 Chairs Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda , as well as Kristen Baran, Nancy Bush, Valerie Cooper, Beth Fishel, Robin Fleming, Nancy Haviland, Michelle Russell Johnson, Nikki Kahn, Sally Kimball, Ruchi Kotahwa

Rebecca Seawright, Jean Shafiroff, Silvia Freiser | Photo Credits: BFA / Kevin Czopek Philanthropist, TV host, author and longtime supporter and chairwoman of the Viennese Opera Ball Jean Shafiroff hosted and underwrote a reception with over 100 guests at her New York residence to officially kick off the 70th Annual Viennese Opera Ball , one of New York’s oldest and most prestigious white-tie galas celebrating Austrian culture, diplomacy, and the enduring friendship betwee

FROM MONUMENTAL BRONZES TO BESPOKE WALLPAPERS AND CONTEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS EACH DELAMAR HOTEL BECOMES A LIVING GALLERY HONORING MARITIME LEGACY, CELEBRATING MODERN ARTISTRY, AND INVITING GUESTS TO DISCOVER BEAUTY IN EVERY DETAIL. Charles Mallory has an eye for art and classic cars, which he collects, and even women’s compacts, which he has branded. But what he primarily has an eye for and on is Connecticut’s Delamar Hotel Collection, which he founded in 2000, serving as own

Image: The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer For nearly twenty years,  The Devil Wears Prada  has lived rent-free in our cultural consciousness — not merely as a blockbuster film, but as a piece of fashion folklore. Released in 2006 and adapted from Lauren Weisberger’s bestselling novel, the movie didn’t just rake in over $326 million worldwide; it recalibrated the image of the modern working woman, gave us a rolodex of unforgettably sharp one-liners, and pulled back the velvet cur

The designer-turned-director is swapping runways for Venetian canals — again proving that good taste always finds the spotlight. Tom Ford is back in the director’s chair, and naturally, he’s doing it in silk-lined style. Nearly a decade after  Nocturnal Animals , Ford is set to direct  Cry to Heaven  — an adaptation of Anne Rice’s lush 1995 novel about 18th-century Venice, opera, and the tortured beauty of the castrato world. Think powdered wigs, candlelight, and scandal with

This season’s collection is packed with discoveries waiting for you—thrilling suspense, rich history, and inspiring journeys of self-discovery. These handpicked reads will sweep you into gripping stories, spark reflection on the past, and offer fresh ways to thrive in today’s unpredict- able world. Get ready to curl up with books that captivate, challenge, and inspire all season long. Here’s what they’re reading at Andaz Miami Beach by Hyatt, FL ... IT HAPPENED ON THE LAKE BY

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer must be in want of solitude to practice her craft.” So Jane Austen might’ve penned were she writing this piece. Yet solitude was never the whole story. Without elegant balls, assemblies, and the daily rituals of family meals—most especially tea—there would have been little material for a writer whose wit and humanity still captivate us today. Jane Austen (Dec. 16, 1775 – July 18, 1817), whose 250th birthday is being celebra

During the most thrilling decades in New York City, Barneys  wasn’t simply a department store—it was a stage for the most influential moments in fashion, a place where creativity collided with commerce, and where style became a cultural language. In They All Came to Barneys , published in September 2025, Gene Pressman  tells the story only he can: from the inside. As the grandson of founder Barney Pressman and co-CEO of Barneys New York during its most innovative era, Gene of

For nearly a century and a half, Krigler has been the secret weapon of the world’s most captivating figures—Audrey in her ingénue years, Grace before the crown, Hemingway with a tumbler nearby. These are not just perfumes, they’re love affairs in glass bottles that hold history, scandal, and the kind of glamour that refuses to fade. Images from Getty Images If the walls of The Plaza Hotel could talk, they’d probably gossip in perfume. And if the bottles lining Krigler’s gild

When Angie Harmon opens the door, it isn’t Hollywood fanfare that greets you—it’s a warm exhale. Candlelight flickers, a dog winds between chairs, and the air carries that sense of home where laughter and love live. The woman who once lived by call sheets and cameras is most at ease without scripts: at home, surrounded by her daughters. Motherhood was never the role she expected to define her, but it’s the one she treasures most. “Being a mom was something I never really expe

A century on, The Great Gatsby has traded bargain bins for Broadway spotlights and half-million-dollar auction blocks. Once scorned as a flop, it’s now the ultimate Jazz Age comeback—proof that even the green light gets brighter with time. On April 10, 1925, Scribner’s released a slim novel by a 28-year-old writer with champagne tastes and a mounting pile of bills. The title? The Great Gatsby. The reception? Tepid at best—just 20,000 copies sold in its first year, hardly the

Photo: Alexis Clinton/Axios Charlotte’s nightlife just turned up the volume. University City is now home to Aura HiFi, a sleek new cocktail lounge that blends high-fidelity sound with low-lit glamour. The venue officially debuted this fall, quickly making its mark as the city’s next go-to destination for after-dark energy. Part listening lounge, part social hotspot, Aura HiFi was designed to be a one-stop nightlife experience. The interiors lean into moody sophistication — th

Forget the café au lait at noon — Paris this fall belongs to the night owls. The City of Light is dimming the chandeliers, shaking up the...

Fifth Avenue: 200 Years of Stories and Legends is a masterful blend of evocative storytelling and rich historical insight, chronicling...