A few years ago, Salma Hayek Pinault’s now-15-year-old daughter, Valentina, came home from school complaining that her mother hadn’t taught her about that elusive fashion item: the Hermès Birkin. She had to learn about it from her friends. “How come you can’t be like the other moms?” Hayek Pinault recalls Valentina ... More

Having grown up a “massive” fan of the singer, Will Swenson has always kept a pretty good Neil Diamond impression in his back pocket. “I’ve been known to break it out at parties or the occasional cabaret night,” says the actor. “I guess word got around.” Swenson will get his ... More

While he was writing his play Ain’t No Mo’, Jordan E. Cooper never imagined it opening on Broadway. “Hell, I thought it was too bold and blunt to be produced anywhere,” he says. “It initially was just an exorcism of my own laughter, pain and confusion.” ... More

Despite being born two years after the original Top Gun came out in 1986, Glen Powell has powerful memories of watching the film with his father as a child. ​“It was like playing catch with my dad for the first time,” says Powell over Zoom from ... More

The essence of being street smart is the ability to take advantage of lucky breaks. And everyone—at least once in their lifetime—gets a lucky break. What they do with that lucky break varies tremendously from individual to individual. Street smart people don't just sit around waiting for something to happen ... More

Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown, Autograph Collection The new Laura Hotel, Houston Downtown, Autograph Collection welcomes guests through a decadent entryway with a grand white marble staircase, rich gold accents and elegant furnishings. The 223-room hotel’s spacious guest rooms feature art deco–inspired décor with modern touches and the ... More

Patek Philippe Patek Philippe recently opened its second U.S. boutique in the Design District in partnership with fellow family-run brand Govberg Jewelers. Situated in a former post office, the new 2,600-square-foot retail space has been completely revamped to celebrate the watchmaker’s luxurious aesthetic. While the original neoclassical façade ... More

The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas, Texas’ first and Dallas’ only five-star hotel, has completed a thoughtful redesign of its 12,000-square-foot spa. Dallas-based design firm ForrestPerkins thoughtfully transformed The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton into a tranquil and enchanted garden oasis. “Our vision was to transform ... More

At home in South Korea, Luna is not only a pop star with 1.5 million Instagram followers, she has also starred in a number of musical theater productions, including Legally Blonde and In the Heights. This October, the 29-year-old singer and actress brings both of those ... More

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