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Famously memorialized as the Amazon Hotel in Sylvia Plath‘s The Bell Jar, the Barbizon also hosted the likes of Grace Kelly and Liza Minnelli, Peggy Noonan, and future First Lady Nancy Reagan. However, by 1980 it was one of only three hotels for women operating in the city. Photo by Sara Krulwich/The New York Times/Redux
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?

Ivy Getty at the Save Venice Un Ballo in Maschera 2023: The Byzantine Ball
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Save Venice Un Ballo in Maschera 2023: The Byzantine Ball; Nick Mele Exhibition Opening Reception at Bergdorf Goodman; MAD About Jewelry 2023.

The DP Interview

Playwright/author Matthew Gasda

He is not comfortable with comfort, nor virtue. And in the just-published collection of his plays, he writes about what he fears—for his friends, and for himself.

Sparkle

Tiaras, please!

Charles has called for business attire at his coronation—but oh, how we wish for an excuse to trot out the family fender.

Movers & Shakers

We see you: Elise Taylor

“Don’t let anyone tell you that being labeled a ‘party girl’ won’t lead to career opportunities.”

Nina Hollein and Max Hollein at the Opening Reception for
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Opening Reception for "The Roof Garden Commission: Lauren Halsey," The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Mugler H&M Global Launch; Air Mail Look Launch Party.

Relationships

Revenge: Best Served Cold—With A Dash of Creativity

From Othello to Sweeney Todd to the upcoming Fatal Attraction remake, getting revenge has always been a delicious subject for art and entertainment. But nothing beats the cray-cray of real life.

Charles—like his mother, Queen Elizabeth— will wear the St Edward's Crown when he is officially declared King. Photo:
The Royals

Coronation Bling

The jewels that will play a starring role as King Charles—and his Queen—are crowned.

Gardening

Soil: A Love Story

How dirt under our nails brings joy to our hearts.

Stavros Niarchos and Dasha Zhukova at the Opening Reception for “Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid,” The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Hot Parties of the Week

Opening Reception for “Cecily Brown: Death and the Maid,” The Metropolitan Museum of Art; Lancôme Celebrates Makeup Artistry and Welcomes Sheika Daley; Youth America Grand Prix Gala Returns to NYC.

Prince Charles arrives in his Aston Martin car to attend a polo match at Windsor Great Park in 1975. Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images
The Royals

THE CARS OF KING CHARLES III

He’s an environmentalist with a taste for classic architecture—but he’s also passionate about motors.

Oishii strawberry held by chopsticks. Photo: Oishii
Food & Drink

“Rich mom” strawberries: the hype goes on

The chicest fruit on the internet is now in a store near you—if you live in New York or LA, that is.

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