Jacob Lief visited South Africa for the first time in 1994 when he was seventeen years old, witnessing firsthand the transition from apartheid into democracy. Three years later, Lief returned to that same city as a university student and was confronted with how little had changed. "I was struck by ... More

Open for Business: The Accessories Shop, 440 West 14th Street, (646) 486-4800 Atmosphere: The gallery space of the company headquarters takes on a playful, energetic vibe to match Meatpacking's vivacious character. We're coveting: Could there be a more perfect summer shoulder bag than the Mini? By night, the svelte 440 Envelope Embosses ... More

When Wes Carroll joined Circa as the director of its recently opened Beverly Hills office, he became one of the West Coast’s preeminent jewelry experts. The diamond and gem guru relocated from New York City, where he ... More

Over the weekend at the Savor Craft Beer & Food Festival, the Altman Building in New York, beer enthusiasts sampled several well-conceived pairings of pints and plates, but it was the local (plus a few extremely hard-to-find) craft brews that undoubtedly stole the show. Below, a round up ... More

Jacob Lief visited South Africa for the first time in 1994 when he was seventeen years old, witnessing firsthand the transition from apartheid into democracy. Three years later, Lief returned to that same city as a university student and was confronted with how little had changed. "I was struck by ... More

As if the French beauty house’s Absolue L’Extrait crème wasn’t indulgent enough, now they’ve added Baccarat’s exquisitely handcrafted glasswork to its look. Lancôme has released 800 limited-edition black crystal jars to celebrate Absolue L’Extrait’s one-year anniversary. Made famous by its skin regenerative properties, the cream is made up of ... More

Foodies, chefs and locals checked out the Rocky Mountain town to savor the best in cuisine and libations at the 31st annual Food & Wine Classic. Here, a few of my favorites from the three-day expo. 1. Michael Voltaggio's egg yolk, golden trout roe and smoked creme fraiche at ... More

Aspen locals and tastemakers enjoyed a spectacular dinner by chef Michael Voltaggio (and his Ink chef de cuisine Cole Dickinson) while taking in amazing panoramic Rocky Mountain views on Friday night during the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen. Actress and author Ali Larter, Lamborghini's Leonardo ... More

Fitness trainer Rachel Piskin (shown, right) of Flatiron's Chaise23 studio in New York City has introduced a new class designed to make civilians move and feel like dancers (and, hopefully, end up with dancers' bodies). For the first half of each 45-minute session, students point, flex and jump ... More

There’s an effortless elegance associated with all things French. Even the simplest item, like the lemonade or “pressé” served in French cafés, is made to order using fresh-pressed lemons, water and sugar. According to master mixologist Nick Mautone, cocktails inspired by the classic French beverage make the perfect summer drink. “They’re easy ... More