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What Do New York’s Most High-Profile Splits Have in Common?
This hard-charging matrimonial lawyer, who's as charming as he is smartWhen Ivana Trump famously advised women everywhere “Don’t get mad, get everything” in the ‘90s dramedy The First Wives Club, she wasn’t entirely kidding. The original Mrs. Trump’s oft-repeated catchphrase refers to the Donald’s scandalous affair with Marla Maples and the resultant divorce that saw the Trumps battle it out over the ... More -
Party Spots that Are Gone But Not Forgotten
Here, nightlife veteran and reporter Anthony Haden-Guest evokes departed hotspots in their moments of glory -
White Collar Prisons
Bernie Kerik, Jack Abramoff and Dennis Kozlowski—three of the most high-profile men to be on the inside—smash the perception that prison life is anything like "Club Fed"If there were ever a person who might be able to clue you in on what life in a white-collar—or minimum-security or "country club"—prison was actually like, it was this guy. You know this guy. How many former New York City police commissioners, former overseers of Rikers Island, former consultants ... More -
The 10 Commandments of High Tea
An expert guide to this age-old ritualThe St. Regis Atlanta knows how to brew an excellent cup of tea, but arguably more importantly, it knows how to serve an excellent cup of tea. The hotel’s Summer Afternoon Tea—which includes bold flavors of fresh berries, citrus and hints of melon—is overseen by Lukus Grace, the Director of Food and ... More -
A Crest of One’s Own
Bespoke heraldry is the perfect crowning ornament for birth announcements, invitations and correspondence cards—herewith, a roundup of chic crests created by fashion-minded illustrators -
Fine Dining Is Evolving, and So Is Your Server
As a new guard replaces the old, a guide to charting the courseFrom Michelin-starred chefs’ counters hidden inside pizza parlors to the latest 18-course “vegetable-focused” gastronomic fantasy/yoga studio, haute cuisine isn’t about white tablecloths anymore. And as New York restaurant critic Ryan Sutton says, “The waiters are the diplomats of the restaurant”—no matter how absurd the latest regime. “They are super well-informed ... More -
A History of Infamous Society Scandals
Before Olivia Pope, the upper crust was scandalized by these highbrow offensesStanford White In 1906, architect Stanford White, who built Manhattan's Century Club, was shot dead by the millionaire Harry Thaw, who accused White of an affair with his wife, actress Evelyn Nesbit. The ensuing court case was dubbed "The ... More -
A Day at the Derby
DuJour’s behind-the-scenes dispatch from the country’s swankiest horse race -
Something Blue (That’s Also New)
An upscale spin on an age-old wedding traditionWhen planning your dream wedding, just anything won’t quite do for your “something blue.” Here, DuJour has found exquisite items in shades of blue that are nothing short of original and that, quite frankly, you’ll be tempted to use after the big day. From vintage cars to champagne flutes, these ... More -
What Happens When Naming Rights Go Wrong?
With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake, famous donors and prestigious organizations tread carefully in their philanthropic pursuitsLast summer, a small upstate New York college became the site of a philanthropic firestorm when former Citigroup CEO Sandy Weill and his wife, Joan, revoked a promised $20 million donation. Considering the big-name donors and high financial stakes, what could possibly cause such a deal to go ... More
