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Ben Ahlers on ‘The Gilded Age,’ Being a Meme and His Journey From Iowa to HBO Stardom
One thing about being part of a prime HBO series: the chances of going viral for something, at some point, are high. “I’ve said this…
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In ‘Semele,’ Heartbreak Is Dressed Up in Lace and Diamonds
LONDON — No opera is short of heartbreak, but in “Semele,” sorrow is wrapped in beautiful fabrics. The Handel opera from 1744 has been…
Lifestyle
The Best Swimwear Brands That Fashion Insiders Always Pack for Summer Vacation
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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Bakeries Are the New Pubs in London
Londoners are swapping their pints of lager for sweet treats in a city that’s gone sober — or at least partly so. The aftermath of…
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Hong Kong Welcomes Confectionary Specialists
A flurry of pastry and coffee specialists are giving Hong Kong-ers and visitors alike more reasons to linger. LMO Freshly-Baked by Richard…
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‘F1’ Star Damson Idris Is Ready for Takeoff
Damson Idris is riding high — and low — all at great speed. The multitalented star of “F1” can drive a race car, and even ride a panther,…
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Meet Noisy Oyster, the Restaurant for Martinis, Oysters and Brutalist Interiors
Restaurateur Madina Kazhimova is conquering all the elements, one by one. The cofounder of the open fire restaurant Firebird in central…
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In ‘Great Black Hope,’ Rob Franklin Explores Class, Race and the Dark Underbelly of New York Glamour in Bold Debut Novel
The opening pages of Rob Franklin’s debut novel, “Great Black Hope,” take readers into the thick of late-night Hamptons debauchery. It’s…
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A Lot to Sea: Inside the World of Superyacht Design
In mid-May, Amor à Vida, a new superyacht, set out on her maiden voyage. The boat, which features a sleek and sloped white exterior, made…
Lifestyle
Weighted Matters: Make That Workout Tougher
Fat burner or fashion statement? Depending on one’s personal preference, weighted vests can deliver either. While some military and law…
Fashion
Le Doyenné: The Parisian Fashion Set’s Michelin-starred Countryside Escape
Between its excellent cuisine made using produce grown on site and a clutch of cozy farmhouse-chic rooms, Le Doyenné was already a…
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What Hosts With the Most Serve in Summer
Ask any of beauty’s heavyweightswhat they prepare for guests when they host and you’ll find that they are arbiters of taste in more ways…
Lifestyle
Makenna Held’s ‘Mostly French’ Imports Casual Cooking From the Provençal Kitchen
Tucked up in the hills between Cannes and Grasse, a small stucco villa once owned by America’s most beloved culinary icon is bustling with…
Beauty
The Party-girl Beauty Product Guide to Vacationing in Thailand
If you’re a “The White Lotus” loyalist who booked a trip to Thailand this summer after watching the Max series’ recently released third…
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In the Hills of Kyoto, a Glassmaker’s Magical Forest
High above the city of Kyoto, beyond the famed Philosopher’s Path a few minutes from a mountain said to be the home of the gods, is a…
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The Baron Esterhazy Wonders: Are Summer Resorts a Self-parody?
And again summer approaches and one must sift through all those spoiling invitations that inevitably come rolling in when one is an…
Fashion
Hermès Launches Headphones as Its Bespoke Division Expands Into Sound
At Hermès, there are personalized products — and then there is Ateliers Horizons. Nestled behind a steel gate on a nondescript side street…
Fashion
Sarah Staudinger’s Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Essentials for Summer
When Los Angeles-based designer Sarah Staudinger burst onto the scene in 2015 with her namesake contemporary label, she quickly found a…
Fashion
Inside the Gucci Archive: A Living Legacy of Heritage and Innovation in Florence
FLORENCE – Those lucky enough to visit the Gucci Archive are in for quite a few surprises. A Gucci paper knife? A lighter shaped as a tiny…
Beauty
In-demand Hairstylist Nicolas Flores Opens His Own Salon in L.A.
He’s the hairstylist to the hairstylists — and the L.A. cool girls. Now he has his own salon. Nicolas Flores’ regulars include Sofia…
Lifestyle
Equinox Unveils ‘Tomb Raider’-inspired Vest to Maximize Walking Workouts
While the weight of the world can seem a little burdensome as of late, Equinox has rolled out two ways to keep trekking. The…
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Jasmine Amy Rogers Brings Betty Boop to Life in ‘Boop! The Musical’ on Broadway
For “Boop! The Musical” star Jasmine Amy Rogers, Betty Boop was “always in the background of my life somewhere,” says the dynamic Broadway…
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Louis McCartney Brings ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ to Broadway
Louis McCartney knew to anticipate the fandom. “The best thing about doing a ‘Stranger Things’ prequel theater show is that the fans, the…
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Cheat Sheets for ‘The Great Gatsby’s’ Centennial
One hundred years after F. Scott Fitzgerald published “The Great Gatsby,” the novel’s influence hasn’t exactly dimmed. From illuminating…