What did Salvador Dalí, Jackie Kennedy and Elizabeth Taylor have in common? Beside a penchant for a glamorous jet-set life, all three often wore Piaget watches, the epitome of chic in the 1960s and ’70s. In 1967, Dalí minted the Dalí d’Or gold coins used as decorative elements for watches that the artist designed in…
Serving a meal is about more than just feeding your guests. “It’s about people and sharing a moment together,” said Amanda Reynal, an interior designer in Des Moines. “The visual, the scent, the taste and the sound of your loved ones or friends around you are all critical to creating an unforgettable experience.” That’s why…
And the De Bethune name honors a historic figure. “By borrowing the name from the 18th century French Chevalier De Bethune, naval captain, researcher and specialist in techniques and materials,” wrote Denis Flageollet, who co-founded the Swiss brand in 2002 with David Zanetta, “I wanted to pay tribute to a man who embodied all my…
Remember the famous so-called Amazon coat from 2019? Of course you do. And whether or not it fit your sartorial style (that whole pulled-together-but-not look is only right if your heart is in it), it was, objectively, two things: popular to a fault and ultra-warm. The brand behind the coat, Orolay, didn’t stop there, though.…
In ELLE.com’s monthly series Office Hours, we ask people in powerful positions to take us through their first jobs, worst jobs, and everything in between. This month, we spoke to Alina Cho, host of the lecture series The Atelier with Alina Cho at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, contributor to CBS Sunday Morning, and the…
ICYMI, this past weekend marked the first-ever Latin American Fashion Awards, which honored Latin designers, models, and creatives revolutionizing the global fashion industry. But for Leslie Grace, the occasion was more than a celebration of artistic excellence—it was a homecoming. The Dominican-American actress and singer co-hosted the ceremony at the Altos de Chavón Amphitheater in…
Skin-care routines, hair care, a good night’s sleep: These are not cutting-edge suggestions for how to look one’s best, at least not for anyone who has ever consulted a women’s magazine. But for the legions of TikTok users — mainly teenage boys — who turn for advice to Dillon Latham, a mop-headed 18-year-old from Virginia,…
If we’ve learned anything about Kimberly Noel Kardashian over the years, it’s that she’s always two steps ahead of us, ready to surprise and strike with awe. Her ability to ride the waves of culture, in both her triumphs and tribulations, and still come out on top is unparalleled. It’s no surprise, then, that her…
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“We don’t like having to do this, believe me,” the uniformed man at the door said in a tone that implied he had no strong feelings about it one way or the other. “We’ll try to get it over with quick.” He and another man wearing an identical uniform entered the house, once it was…