“[Women] are the most compelling creatures on the planet,” says renowned photographer Russell James, who recently debuted his fifth book, Angels. “They refuse to be defined in one way and especially not by my lens.” The shutterbug’s latest tome is an intimate compilation of nude photographs featuring some of the world’s ... More

The Hudson Valley, a bucolic stretch that begins just above Manhattan and extends toward Albany, is the sort of green, friendly place where city dwellers take weekends and relish in the peace and quiet that come along with it. On September 12th and 13th, however, things are going to get a ... More

Novelist turned filmmaker Tom Dolby’s transition to writing for the screen came effortlessly. “Before I write a novel, I do a lot of character development,” explains the 39-year-old, “so I found that when I started on page one of the screenplay, it flowed naturally.”  For the San Francisco native, the inspiration ... More

The safety and happiness of the world’s children is of the utmost importance—that’s why the organization Healthy Child Healthy World makes it its sole purpose to protect them in every way possible. In the case of its second annual summer benefit, that was done through a bit of education. The event's keynote ... More

There are hundreds of parties held during The Toronto International Film Festival, but Armani’s Frames of Life Films of City Frames fête literally went above and beyond. The venue was at the top of Toronto’s CN Tower—115 stories above the city’s skyline. The event was co-hosted by Giorgio’s niece Roberta Armani ... More

This Saturday, a rainbow of bikinis and paddle boards can be found on the beaches of Sag Harbor for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation’s annual “The Hamptons Paddle & Party for Pink” fundraiser. Along with a paddle board race, there will be a sunset party at the ... More

Brits are very familiar with the high-end beauty and wellness concept The Organic Pharmacy, but now New Yorkers are in the loop too. The brand new West Village location of the shop (only the second in the U.S.—the first being in Beverly Hills) offers up a bevy of ... More

Italian luxury brand Fendi has opened a six-month-only concept store “#fendisoho” at 122 Greene Street. “This pop-up will contribute to giving a fresh energy to the brand and will offer the opportunity to reach a young, cool clientele in a unique and surprising environment,” explains Pietro Beccari, Fendi’s chairman and ... More

With its famous deep-dish pizza and hot dogs on practically every corner, Chicago is already a kid's kind of town. Still, these stores, which are tricked out with a milk and cookie bar, a massive toy train and the best selection of organic baby goods around, will make the shopping ... More

Greenest Juice When it’s too hot to eat heavy, get six pounds of raw produce in a single bottle of cold-pressed green juice from Austin-based Daily Greens. Founder Shauna Martin, who created Daily Greens after her breast cancer diagnosis at age 33, credits ... More