The Oscar-, Emmy- and Tony Award-winning actress Ellen Burstyn, who made her Broadway debut more than half a century ago, has returned to the stage as Helen Potts in William Inge’s “Picnic,” playing at Roundabout Theater Company’s American Airlines Theater through Feb. 24. Although her role in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play is not a lead, Burstyn felt an immediate connection with Mrs. Potts who, much like herself, is filled with wisdom and life experience that she shares with great passion. As the co-president and artistic director of the famed Actors Studio, Burstyn is very much Hollywood royalty.
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The ladylike daytime camel calfskin pump steps out with unexpected satin and crystals. I wondered at first look, “Is it a bootie? Is it a sock and a pump?” I didn’t know right away, but I loved it.
Photographs by Benjamin Alexander Huseby. Styled by Vanessa Traina.Sportmax top, $765; (212) 674-1817. Preen by Thornton Bregazzi skirt, $1,547; net-a-porter.com. Miu Miu sandals (worn throughout), $695; miumiu.com. J. W. Anderson necklace, $385; openingceremony.us.
A discreet pop of tomato red, tangerine or pale blush gives everyday monochromatic dressing a graphic lift. See the interactive.
Illustrations by Konstantin KakaniasMiu Miu, $695; miumiu.com. Louis Vuitton, $1,220; louisvuitton.com. Giorgio Armani, $595; armani.com. Dior, $930; (800) 929-3467.
Following in the footsteps of Manolo Blahnik’s recent revival, the classic pointy-toe black heel is back.
Fritz Von Der Schulenburg/The Interior ArchiveMark Birley among pieces to be auctioned, in his study at Thurloe Lodge in the 1980s.
As Sotheby’s readies to auction off the late Mark Birley’s storied estate, decorator Nina Campbell reflects on the legendary London tastemaker.
Shopping was a sport at which Mark excelled. It was an enjoyable way to pass the time, but it was taken extremely seriously, whether in pursuit of a painting or the perfect chocolate. One of my earliest memories was when we went to the Rudding Park sale in Yorkshire when we were creating Mark’s Club. We took a helicopter — Mark brought along his dog, Help — and landed in a field of unsuspecting picnickers, which caused a bit of a stir. We managed to get a sofa at a huge price, and a nursery fender.
Mark had a nose like a truffle hound’s when it came to seeking out specialist shops. In Naples, there was a tiny store, barely room for more than a couple of customers, that sold the best silk ties. In Milan, there was a trip to another shop where the toothbrushes were made of bone. In 1970, we decided to open a place on Pimlico Road, to sell all the things we thought essential. This included a variety of cushions, some embroidered by a Russian count, sweets from Fauchon in Paris and the most delicious honey that we found in Italy, sold in the most beautiful yellow ceramic jars. There were also pillow cases and breakfast china from the famous French linen company D. Porthault. It was soon branded a shop selling unashamed luxury! I think this was what Mark really stood for. To Mark, a perfectly boiled egg on a beautifully laid tray was as luxurious as caviar. Read more…
Designed exclusively for Valentine’s Day, this silver butterfly cuff from Salvatore Ferragamo’s limited edition complements understated style with the tiniest hint of coquettishness. The butterfly is the symbol of the brand’s latest online initiative, On Love’s Wings, which features a fun web interactive video that lets the viewer direct his own love story.
Photograph by François Halard. Styled by Carolina Irving.Lee Radziwill in the living room of her apartment in Paris, which she designed herself. See the interactive slideshow
While she has long captivated the public as one of Truman Capote’s swans, the sister of Jackie Kennedy and a European princess, with romantic liaisons from Peter Beard to Aristotle Onassis, not one of those labels begins to capture the true woman. The inimitable Radziwill — direct, free spirited and true to her own ideals — offers a rare, personal glimpse into her remarkable world.
“Oo—h. You’re here already!” The voice, lively, with its unmistakable husky drop, comes in to the living room. I turn from the balcony that looks out onto the Avenue Montaigne.
“Oo—h” — again, that low last note — “how did you get here so quickly?”
Sofia Coppola, Giambattista Valli and Peter Beard share their favorite moments with Lee Bouvier Radziwill. More…
Framed in the evening light, between double doors, is a figure slight as swan’s-down, a silhouette in dark, skinny Armani pants and a silk T-shirt. The hair, cut for over half a century by the experts on two, at least, continents, is now a sleek chignon, blond, perhaps, with the light around it, darker as she moves toward me. I explain that the Eurostar now has a service where you order a taxi on the train and, hey, presto! At the Gare du Nord, there is a driver, bearing your name.
“Really? I didn’t know that. I must go to London more often. I know, I should, but I am so, so happy in this apartment . . . if I can wade though the scores of Japanese kids fighting their way into Chanel.” Read more…
One of Truman Capote’s swans, the sister of Jackie Kennedy and a European princess. The inimitable Radziwill offers a rare, personal glimpse into her world. More…
Sofia Coppola, Filmmaker
Lee and I recently ended up on the same flight to Paris. As we were waiting at the airport, she shared a delicious, tiny chicken salad sandwich that her housekeeper had wrapped in foil for her. I was practically in pajamas and, as always, she was in cream cashmere, looking, as always, perfectly put together. At one point, she asked me to watch her dog, Zinnia, as she sneaked off to the ladies’ room with one of her thin Vogue cigarettes. When I asked her where she was going, she said, “I’m not telling,” with a little smile and disappeared.
I got to know Lee through Marc Jacobs when I was living in Paris. She helped him pick out beautiful linens and dishes when he was setting up his apartment. Lee knew all the best places to go, and they got beautiful tablecloths at D. Porthault and silver at Puiforcat. Of course, she has impeccable taste and knows how things should be done. My upbringing was crazy and fun, with ’70s artists in Northern California, not at all like the precise world Lee seems to live in, which I find so interesting. I love her classic and chic apartments with beautiful flowers and books and grown-up furniture. I love having lunch with Lee. Recently I met her, and she looked great in bright pink slim Céline trousers and a hat. I always wonder what she thinks of the world around her today, how different it must be to when she grew up. I think she likes me because I’m not really gaudy or ostentatious. Read more…
Subtle hints of spicy ginger, fruity florals and patchouli greeted guests Tuesday night at the Marni store. The actress Christina Ricci, the photographer Max Vadukul and pretty young things including Olympia Scarry, Lydia Hearst and the boy about town Harry Brant gathered to help the Italian fashion house celebrate its first fragrance. Servers passed silver trays featuring the components of the perfume, while Alexa Chung, wearing an emerald Marni top, took to the D.J. booth to get everyone pumped for the forthcoming marathon of Fashion Week. Inspired by the evening, T asked partygoers to dish on their go-to scent.
Tennessee Thomas, D.J. “I’ve gotten a bit obsessed with one from Escentric Molecules, and I chased about three people who had it on as you can only buy it in one shop.” Read more…
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