What to do to guarantee you are never, ever invited back. (And how to make sure you are.)
Shhh!
Dear Harry,
As the royal rift continues, an open letter to the prince.
Where to Stay
New Orleans Grows Up
Two new boutique hotels are changing the narrative around where to stay and how to enjoy the Big Easy.
All at Sea
Wellness on the Waves
When superyacht meets spa: floating the promise of luxury, sports, and mindfulness—all with 360-degree ocean views.
Paid Post
United Way of New York City
Empowering communities through the power of women.
On Ice
Frozen Asset
Sipping chilled drinks at NYC’s rooftop Igloo Bar—on the coldest night of the year.
Royal Insider
The Extraordinary Life of Lady Pamela Hicks
The remarkable story of a viceroy’s daughter, queen’s bridesmaid—and design legend’s wife.
Animal Charm
Best in Show
The newest technology causing a stir—and stealing hearts? Pet robots.
Blast off
Elon Musk’s Rocket Rival
Newly minted Kiwi billionaire Peter Beck is quietly closing the gap on SpaceX’s dominance.
Travel
Como's Clooney Effect
The actor’s star power brought new money—and new crowds—to the Lake’s somewhat faded shores.
Her Secret Service
The real story behind Miss Moneypenny
With names like “Miss X,” and “Agent Fifi,” female spies and operatives played a major—but largely hidden—role in Britain’s secret service.
The Common Touch
The Man Who Turned Snobbery Into a Dish Rag
The genius of Nicky Haslam’s snarky pet hates—delivered annually via a tea towel—is their magnificent arbitrariness.
DP Books
The greatest jewel thief who ever lived
A charming con artist and cat burglar, Arthur Barry targeted New York’s elite, pulling off the most brazen and lucrative heists of the 1920s.
On Broadway
The Hills of California
Jez Butterworth’s new play is a delicate examination of sisterhood, secrets, and the stories families tell themselves.
Guilty Pleasure
Sex and shenanigans among upper-class Brits
Why everyone is going wild for Rivals, the latest TV adaptation of a Jilly Cooper “bonkbuster”.
Hot Topic
Classic Car EVs: Smart or Sinful?
Vintage autos are now able to go electric. But should they?
Movers & Shakers
We See You: Gustav Magnar Witzøe
The billionaire/model/philanthropist/salmon heir who stole the show at this year’s Met Gala.
Daisy Loves . . .
Mind Reader
For Upper East Siders, mentalist Matt Cooper is the latest hot party trick. But he can’t really know what you’re thinking. Can he?
Blooms of Bloomsbury
London’s Garden Museum: Digging into the Past
This very British sanctuary caters to enthusiasts who care not only about the planting, but also the history of their passionate pursuit.
Star power
Julia Child’s spirit lives on at the Inn at Little Washington
How good is this three-star Michelin marvel? Democrats and Republicans are willing to put aside their differences when they pick up their forks.
Bee happy
Show Me the Honey
I’ve spent about $4,000 on my beekeeping hobby over the years. That stings a little. But the bees need my help—and, honestly, they help me.
Luxe Pups
Arf Air
Two new private jet companies are competing for the pleasure of ferrying your furballs around the world.
Daisy Loves . . .
SOMA Cakes NYC
Hiroyo Ruiz brings her artistic vision—and top-notch baking and patisserie pedigree—to her meticulously designed creations.
Pets
Animal House
For the gourmand who also appreciates animals not on their plates, there is a new trend coming to these shores: pet cafés.
Dp Books
Adam Gopnik on Happiness, and Other Chimeras
Are you pursuing what you need to be happy? Or are you, in fact, pursuing the opposite?
Beauty
The New Botox?
LA “It girls” are clamoring for facial rejuvenation acupuncture. Can they really replace your derm appointments?
High and low
A Tale of Two Restaurants
Dining at Dubai’s most memorable eateries—one half a mile in the sky, the other under water.
Off Broadway
Play, boy
A few words with Max Wolf Friedlich, whose new two-person play, Job, has New Yorkers reaching for the Xanax.
What's on
Women Dressing Women
An exhibit at the Met’s Costume Institute proves that women design for who we are, not just who we want to be. And the results are often stunning.
Travel
Oh, The Places You’ll Go (in 2024)
Bespoke travel specialist Tom Barber interviews himself on how, when, and where savvy globetrotters will be heading this year.
A little TLC
DP’s Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Treat the ones you love with gifts they'll actually want—you can seal with a kiss.
Dishing dirt
The Gilded Age's wicked society magazine
How William d’Alton Mann blackmailed his way into creating one of New York City’s most parasitic gossip rags.
Gilded Chalet
Hemingway’s Swiss getaway
DP discovers a hidden gem, the understated Gstaad hotel where the author penned A Farewell to Arms.
Sports
The thrill of the chill
There’s a reason the Swedes have 25 different words for snow.
Design
Mia Reay is On a Roll
This English designer’s fascination with the historical and the mythic infuses her wallpaper collections.
New York City
Old is New Again at The Fifth Avenue Hotel
The reimagined landmark NoMad mansion—NYC’s latest see-and-be-seen location—celebrates the louche opulence of The Gilded Age.
Style
The New Swans of New York
Five social powerhouses lend their charm, and muscle, to the Art and Artists Gala for the Met Collection.
“Been there, done that!”
Berlin’s Naked Ambition
Our shy author forces himself to find out: What’s all this fuss about “textile-free” spas?
Fashion
The Queen of Savile Row
The iconic street’s first female-only tailor muscles in on this bastion of male sartorial tradition.
Art & Culture
When Glamour Was the Point
Vintage advertising posters from the Art Deco era promote very different lifestyle goals from those of today.
Food & Drink
Be Our Guest
Can the talented team behind new downtown restaurant Guest New York turn an ill-fated street corner location into a hotspot worthy of a Michelin star? We’re betting they can.
“Been There, Done That”
Multiple Courses With Horses
Wherein our writer in Marrakesh feasted with some of the most beautiful animals on the planet.
Then and Now
Here is New York
E. B. White’s 1949 love story to the city that never sleeps seems as relevant and poignant today as it was nearly 75 years ago.
Money matters
How to Stay Rich (and out of jail)
From January 2024, you’ll be required to report all LLCs, corporations and limited partnerships—or risk facing money laundering charges.
Books we love
Should I go to Harvard?
In this excerpt from her moving memoir, a first-generation Mexican American explains how accepting admission to the country’s most elite academic institution wasn’t a simple “Yes.”
Travel
Magical realism in Cartagena
The recently renovated Casa Pestagua hotel—a modern take on colonial Caribbean design.
After Hours
Ella Funt In The Room
NYC’s storied first home for drag queens (and kings) is now a spicy French boîte on the Lower East Side.
Book Club
What to Read Now
A British bookshop asked renowned writers for their recommendations.
Art & Culture
Tony Cokes exhibit at Dia Bridgehampton
New video installation probes the politics of color.
Luxe Mex
The weird and wonderful castles of Careyes
The sybaritic, private Mexican estate is a haven for bohemians, celebrities—and aspirational simplicity.
Summer sports
Paddleboarders, Start Your Engines!
Fully charged and ready to go: electric jet motors allow stand-up paddleboards to go the extra mile—or 20.
Food & Drink
Alvin & Friends
Former model Alvin Clayton is the heart and soul of his New Rochelle restaurant.
DP BOOKS
Lily Bart’s Hat Shop
What if the most tragic women characters in 19th century fiction did not end up quite as their authors imagined?
On View
Bring On The Funk
A new show at the Museum of Art and Design celebrates the humor, sex, and edginess of the Funk movement in ceramics.
Cheers!
Arnold Palmer: The Taste of Summer
Southern porch and golf course are its natural habitat. But lately, the famed lemon-and-tea beverage has become a city slicker too.
New York City
The Wonder of Loew’s Wonder Theatres
As much as they were built to simply show movies, these pleasure domes were also built for New Yorkers to feel a sense of awe.
Puppy Talk
Bracco Italiano: The New Dog in Town
The 200th breed recognized by the American Kennel Club is greenlighted for this year’s Westminster Dog Show.
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.
The Royals
Coronation Bling
The jewels that will play a starring role as King Charles—and his Queen—are crowned.
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.
History Lessons
Tupperware: A Love Story
How one woman transformed a modest food container into an iconic must-have for home chefs.
After Hours
Jac’s on Bond
Bond Street’s newest hipster mecca is the kind of hotspot Cousin Greg would approve of. (No surprise, since Succession actor Nicholas Braun is an investor.)
Travel
The Allure of the Boutique Hotel
Off-the-beaten-track properties offer a more authentic, private, one-of-a-kind experience.
Fashion
2023 Oscars Jewelry: Who Will Wear What?
The truth is, this may not be the best year for movies at the Academy Awards. But jewelry? Baby, it’s box office gold.
Finer Things
Live the Succession Life
How to experience the extravagances of TV’s richest family.
New York City
New York’s Most Unusual Co-Op Board Dramas
Your NYC Co-Op Board vs. You: Who Will be the Winner?
Florida Dispatch
Wall Street South
Post-pandemic Palm Beach feels increasingly like a seaside Manhattan. Just add palm trees and pastels.
Equestrian News
Ocala’s Trifecta: Land, Love, and God
What are the odds that a Disney-style Equestrian Center will give Wellington a run for its money?
Datebook
Have yourself an arty little Christmas
Five great NYC exhibits closing soon will fill your gap week between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
Ho Ho Ho
The Best Holiday Pop-Ups
From traditional tree lightings and ice skating to cocktail pop-ups and boozy ice cream to heated pools with a view.
Fashion
Agent Provocateur
“Thierry Mugler: Couturissime” makes its grand finale at the Brooklyn Museum.
Status Symbol
Big Swingin’ ... SUVs
How do you demonstrate you’re a family man and a stud? Behold, the new generation of Ultra-Luxury Super SUVs.
Design
More Is More?
How Jonathan Rachman seduced the Ladies who Lunch.
The Art Scene
HOPPER TAKES NEW YORK
In a new Whitney exhibit, the Big Apple is the muse for America’s greatest realist painter.
Literature
“We’ll print it if it’s the last effort of our lives”
How two American women braved U.S. censorship laws to publish James Joyce’s Ulysses.
The Arts
Revisiting the Sixties
The Jewish Museum’s superb New York: 1962 - 1964 explores the city’s art scene at a time of potent social upheaval.
Dog Days
Creature Comforts
As the rich travel with their dogs like never before, charters and hotels are lavishing beloved pets with treats from Beagle Burgers to Yappy Hours.
YOLO
Partying Like It’s 2019
The global social circuit is roaring back this summer, with travel industry influencers leading the charge.
Nonnas Unite!
Just Like Grandma Used To Make
A rustic Staten Island restaurant features a rotating cast of homespun chefs: Grandmothers from all over the world whose recipes star on the menu.
Flower Power
Gone in a Flower Flash
Thanks to Lewis Miller, deemed the “Banksy of Flowers,” New York trash cans and street corners have never looked better.
Weekend Agenda
Mama’s Got a Brand New B&B
Elletra Wiedemann and Isabella Rosselini’s new getaway makes a perfect fantasy farm weekend.
Birdwatching
Flights of Fancy
Meet the many birds that call Central Park home—at least part time.
The Gala Circuit
Venetian Splendor
It's been 50 years since the hottest ticket in town began—but who’s counting? We are... Save Venice by the numbers.
people
The Still Life of the Party
Long before selfies and click bait, Society photographer Mary Hilliard understood that image is everything.
Eye Candy
Everywhere that Mary Went...
What party didn't Mary Hilliard cover? Some highlights through the ages.
