The way Elise Taylor first describes Wellington, Florida, you might wonder what it’s doing in the pages of Vanity Fair. Area shopping is limited to Lowe’s, TJ Maxx, and Whole Foods, while lodging tops out a Hampton Inn. Sounds like a nice enough place to live, but why visit there? But as it turns out, the Palm Beach County village has a (less well-kept, now) secret: It’s the epicenter of the international equestrian world, drawing the likes of Charles and Diana, Eve Jobs, and Bella Hadid. Come inside it with us, won’t you?
A horse of a different color is Marisa Meltzer’s meditation on the “Costume Art” exhibit at The Met’s Costume Institute (aka what we were celebrating at this week’s Met Gala, see José Criales-Unzueta’s list of that party’s best dressed guests for more on that event). While the exhibit is about fashion and costuming, as we noted in our first look, Marisa shifts her gaze to what that clothing is covering—lumps, bumps, and all.
Also of note this Saturday: Artist Misha Kahn explains his impact on the interiors for The Devil Wears Prada 2, Siri Hustvedt shares an exclusive excerpt from her new book, Ghost Stories, and—because we all can use a break—Chris Feil has the best movies currently on Netflix, for any weekend downtime you might get to enjoy.
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Forty minutes inland from the power and pomp of Palm Beach lies a greener, but no less gilded, Florida enclave. In this Year of the Horse, Elise Taylor goes inside the winter equestrian capital of the world. |
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In an exclusive excerpt from Ghost Stories, the writer reflects on the passage of time after the deaths of her husband, Paul Auster; her stepson, Daniel Auster; and her granddaughter, Ruby. |
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Meet Misha Kahn, the man behind the best art and decor in the blockbuster sequel—plus, how his imaginative work made its way to the big screen. |
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From molded torsos to corseted curves, the “Costume Art” exhibit at The Met’s Costume Institute is all about how fashion meets the human body over centuries. But what does it say about our relationship with our bodies today? |
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