A First Lady’s Next Act

Carla Bruni—model, musician and former French First Lady—talks about her new album, motherhood and life outside Élysée Palace

The first thing you notice about Carla Bruni is… her smile. It’s an open, knowing grin, one that’s captivated fashion designers, photographers, rock stars, filmmakers, even world leaders. But as soon as she begins to speak, you notice something equally beguiling: her voice. Earlier this year, the Italian-born Bruni released her ... More

A Hollywood Hideaway is Reborn

Santa Barbara's El Encanto emerges after a splendid renovation

In the 1950s, El Encanto—a seven-acre property nestled in the hills of Santa Barbara, California—was a favorite retreat for motion-picture royalty and politicians alike. Clark Gable and Carole Lombard stayed there; so did FDR. With expansive views of the Pacific Ocean, it was the perfect spot to enjoy this stretch ... More

Lake Town Escape: Day Trip Destinations in Harbor Country – Gallery

For city dwellers flocking to Southwestern Michigan this summer, a few of our favorite urbane outposts

Less than two hours by car from Chicago is Harbor Country, a nostalgic cluster of communities where beautiful homes line the shores. This string of charming towns—New Buffalo, Union Pier, Lakeside, Three Oaks and Sawyer—in southwestern Michigan attracts city dwellers who come for a brief visit and inevitably end up ... More

The Secret History of Fashion Shows

Historian Caroline Evans spills the beans on the catwalk's clandestine past in a revealing new book

Fashion shows weren't always this way. Before the supermodels, the over-the-top productions and the weird, wonderful quirks that make up modern runway experiences, there was a very different type of presentation. In her new tome, The Mechanical Smile, Caroline Evans, a professor of fashion history and theory at Central ... More

4 New York Designers Dive Into Swimwear

A look at the best new bikini buys from the coolest local labels

The newest offerings this swimsuit season will turn the most loyal city girls into tropical bombshells—even if they never leave the concrete island. Below, a few of our favorite new bikinis by local designers, and where to where them while summering in the city. More

The 12 Essential Shorts for Summer

DuJour found the best pairs to take you through work days and weekends, the beach and the town

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Frye Expands for its 150th Anniversary

The American brand opens a Boston flagship in the former Charley's restaurant townhouse

Open For Business: Frye Boston Flagship, 284 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02115, (617) 247-FRYE, thefryecompany.com Atmosphere: The iconic boots company honored the original design of the rustic 9,000-square-foot corner townhouse property, located in the middle of the historic shopping area, while gleaning inspiration from its SoHo space. There's old ... More

Prestigious Real Estate

6 Beautiful Hamptons listings from
Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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A Winery on the Rise

Following the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, a closer look at the latest wines from Terrazas de los Andes

To celebrate its complete collection of reds and whites, Argentine winery Terrazas de los Andes brought a taste of the Andes mountains to Aspen for a two-day South American, cowboy-themed fete. Journalists and connoisseurs enjoyed the label's varietals while horseback riding and feasting on ceviche, salt-baked fish and ... More

Behind Barbara Berger’s Fashion Jewelry

The famed couture collector on discovering rare gems (and finding great pieces at Zara)

For Marilyn Monroe and many others, diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But that’s not exactly the case for Barbara Berger, who has been surrounded by fine jewels and materials from birth as the daughter of a ... More

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