Life lessons from Dame Maggie Smith and Lewis Lapham—each a scion of their generation.
From the Archives
Glorifying the Gigolo
In the 1920s, Americans didn’t know what the term gigolo meant. The Marquis de La Falaise set out to change that.
Sports
The thrill of the chill
There’s a reason the Swedes have 25 different words for snow.
Art & Culture
When Glamour Was the Point
Vintage advertising posters from the Art Deco era promote very different lifestyle goals from those of today.
DP Books
Untold Power
The fascinating rise and complex legacy of First Lady Edith Wilson.
New York City
No Boys Allowed: NYC’s Women-Only Hotels
Were they a haven, an escape from male predation, a control of women’s sexuality—or all three?
Jewels
Eisenhower, Dietrich, and the Bracelet That Slayed Hollywood
Right now, the jewels of philanthropist/designer Anne Eisenhower are touring the globe . . . and for only a few million, you can own a piece of Hollywood history.
History Lessons
Tupperware: A Love Story
How one woman transformed a modest food container into an iconic must-have for home chefs.
History Lessons
Choosing Your Woman
“If you Want to be Happy for the Rest of Your Life…” Jimmy Soul had nothing on Benjamin Franklin…
After Hours
Speakeasies 2023
Sometimes you want to go where absolutely nobody knows your name.
Then & Now
Have we learned nothing from 1720?
Oops!...We did it again.
Hosting
The Carver’s Handbook
16 essential tips to host, plate, and serve your best Thanksgiving dinner party yet.
