The Hetrick-Martin Institute, which creates a safe space for L.G.B.T.Q. youth, held its Emery Awards gala on Nov. 7 at Cipriani Wall Street. The Elton John AIDS Foundation raised $3.9 million at its fall gala on Nov. 5 at Cipriani 42nd Street. The International Rescue Committee, which responds to humanitarian crises, held a fund-raiser dinner…
Ben Schott Age: 44 Occupation: Designer and writer; author of “Schott’s Miscellanies,” “Schott’s Almanac” and the new novel “Jeeves and the King of Clubs” (Little, Brown). Location: Highgate village, London His Favorite Room: Mr. Schott lives with his wife in the top half of a townhouse built around 1790 in the Georgian style, which he…
Four years ago, Phoebe Robinson was just another standup comedian. She had regular shows in New York and Los Angeles, but hadn’t broken through. Then she met Jessica Williams, a cast member on “The Daily Show,” and taped an episode of her podcast in a moldy Brooklyn apartment. Since that moment of instant chemistry, Ms.…
Dianne Garcia is always on the go. Or as her Instagram bio so succinctly puts it, she’s “actually working.” The Los Angeles-based stylist is the mastermind behind the smooth, understated, and street-rooted style of Compton’s golden child, Kendrick Lamar. She’s also responsible for SZA’s dreamy aesthetic that’s equal parts girly and rugged tomboy, and the…
Victoria’s Secret is not going down without a fight. It knows what people have been saying: The lingerie brand is anachronistic; out of touch; mired in an old and objectifying idea of female beauty that is white, worked-out, boob-centric and essentially about naughty maid role play in the bedroom. It knows there have been analysts…
The most famous drag queen in the world, RuPaul, has collected three Emmys for hosting the reality competition “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” and is a singer and author to boot. His latest book, “GuRu,” a collection of essays with a forward by Jane Fonda, was just published by Harper Collins. RuPaul Andre Charles and his husband,…
Ashley’s true love was a rabbit named Judy. We were midway through our coffees at the Java House when I mentioned I had never met the rabbit she so often talked about, and Ashley immediately bussed our mugs and hurried us to her apartment. She’d moved to town four months ago and still hadn’t unpacked.…
What’s the best spot in SoHo? The New York Times is compiling a list of the best things to see and do in New York, and we want to hear from readers about the places and spaces they love in SoHo. What are the best restaurants or bars? Tell us about a gallery or boutique…
What’s the best spot in Harlem? The New York Times is compiling the best things to see and do in New York, and we want to hear from readers about the spaces they love in Harlem. Where are the best restaurants or bars? Tell us about the museum, park or store you frequent. Describe the…
Constantly outfitted in sumptuous cashmere and Off-White x Nike sneakers, it might seem like your perfect friend already owns everything. She’s the most difficult person on your shopping list, but we’re pretty sure she doesn’t have a monthly subscription of designer handbags, a Louis Vuitton sleeping bag, or a fuzzy leopard hat. Give her the…