A veteran of Cartier, Chopard and Christofle, Thierry Chaunu was recently appointed CEO for North America by Mauboussin, bringing his nearly 30 years of experience to the French brand with one goal in mind: to reintroduce it to Americans. The charge for stateside sales started back in 2008, ... More

Historically, New World wines—particularly those produced in the U.S.—have struggled to achieve the same prestige as their Old World counterparts. Wines from California are characteristically written off as being too oaky, overly alcoholic and overpriced; East Coast wines are often considered too jammy, sweet and unsophisticated. But now a handful ... More

As two of the most successful and recognizable athletes in the world, top-ranked Serbian tennis phenom Novak Djokovic and Australian golf champion Adam Scott aren’t unfamiliar with fans analyzing their every move. During this year’s U.S. Open, 11.7 million viewers watched the 26-year-old Djokovic compete for the championship trophy, and ... More

Step aside, infinity scarf: Gloves have thrown down the gauntlet, so to speak, for the best accessory of winter 2013. And we're not talking just any old hand-warming mitts. Though everyone's got at least one simple, classic version in cashmere, wool or leather, the most striking of the season ... More

There's a catch-22 that comes with being a movie star. On one hand you've got one of the more recognizable faces in the world; on the other your job is to convince audiences that you're playing a character entirely different from yourself. If this were an easy task, there'd be ... More

There's a catch-22 that comes with being a movie star. On one hand you've got one of the more recognizable faces in the world; on the other your job is to convince audiences that you're playing a character entirely different from yourself. If this were an easy task, there'd be ... More

Fran Lebowitz once said, “You’re only as good as your last haircut.” If that’s the case, my life’s bright, shining moment came courtesy of a man named Vinh on the front porch of his house on Han Thuyen Street in Hue, Vietnam, and it cost just $2.50. I’ve ... More

Stephen Sondheim’s big break came in 1957, when he collaborated with Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents on West Side Story. Since then, the composer and lyricist has gone on to win a Pulitzer, an Oscar, eight Grammies and more Tony Awards than any other composer. On December 9, HBO will take ... More

Four Seasons 1300 Lama Street fourseasons.com For a luxurious retreat in Houston’s financial district, the Four Seasons’s 20-storey hotel offers sumptuous residential-style rooms, sweeping downtown views and expertly prepared meals from top-rated chefs. Hotel Granduca 1080 Uptown Park Boulevard granducahouston.com For ... More

When crime gets as much TV coverage as Bonnie & Clyde, it's often thanks to blood-soaked segments of breaking news. Come December 8, however, the extra eyes will come thanks to the film, an enthralling retelling of that most infamous criminal romance, being broadcast over three networks: Lifetime, A&E and ... More