During its off-Broadway run, Hamilton—the political hop-hop musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda—earned a deafening buzz. Now that the show has hit Broadway, Leslie Odom Jr., who stars as Aaron Burr, feels that enthusiasm growing. “Every time there’s a new audience in the room, they’re thrilled to be there,” he says. According ... More

Lake Como has been the setting for many contemporary films over the years—Ocean’s Twelve, Ocean’s Thirteen, Star Wars: Episode II and Casino Royale, to name a few—and for good reason. The shockingly beautiful surroundings play host to jet-setters and celebrities alike. It is, after all, where George Clooney famously owns a vacation home. The ... More

It’s no secret that the Negroni—typically equal parts Campari, gin and sweet vermouth—has enjoyed a renaissance among American tipplers. At a time when the apéritif risks being overplayed to extinction, growing appreciation for Italian bitter spirits beyond Campari (and its sweeter cousin Aperol) might be the Negroni’s saving grace. Time to ... More

It’s no secret that the Negroni—typically equal parts Campari, gin and sweet vermouth—has enjoyed a renaissance among American tipplers. At a time when the apéritif risks being overplayed to extinction, growing appreciation for Italian bitter spirits beyond Campari (and its sweeter cousin Aperol) might be the Negroni’s saving grace. Time to ... More

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There was plenty of buzz in the yacht world last summer when upstart British watchmaker Bremont became the official timing partner for the America’s Cup and Oracle Team USA. The cup is one of the most prestigious awards in sailing and just getting a chance to compete is an honor. ... More

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When we think about Oscar de la Renta, we often picture the beautiful and impressive women he dressed, from Jacqueline Kennedy and Michelle Obama to Beyoncé and Sarah Jessica Parker. But as OSCAR DE LA RENTA: His Legendary World of Style (Rizzoli) makes abundantly clear, the late designer’s More

Brookfield Place, the Financial District’s high-end retail destination, is now home to a new, Denis Montel-designed Hermès Parfumerie that showcases the brand’s entire range of perfumes and home scents. The sleek, 1,000-square-foot space, designed by architecture agency RDAI, features a natural palette of woods, powder-lacquered metal, melamine, concrete, marble and ... More

A decade ago, Bugatti dropped a meteor on the automotive world with the Veyron, reshaping notions of what’s possible in a production car. At the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show this month, visitors can get a glimpse of the ultra-exclusive French automaker’s future, with the Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo.  As its name ... More