Forget filler in your pout or cheekbones — the trendiest cosmetic procedure is a nipple augmentation, also known as "designer nipples," as sheer garments and bra-free fashion remain en vogue. ... Read full Story
“Blue Ribbon Baking Championship” judge Sandra Lee is known as “Aunt Sandy Claus” around the holidays, because she gets her jollies by showering loved ones with gifts and good cheer. The Emmy-winning TV star — famous for her previous “Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee” show, which ran for 15 seasons on the Food Network —... ... Read full Story
"True luxury isn’t mass produced," said artist Evens Saint Clair of his $1.2 million handbag, on exhibit this weekend at Miami Art Week. ... Read full Story
Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC. It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Armani/Ristorante debuts on the UES, Locanda Verde’s second location is... ... Read full Story
“There’s an undeniable excitement in the air in Miami,” Brazilian-born model Isabela Rangel Grutman tells Alexa. Perhaps the entrepreneur — whose gal pals include Victoria Beckham, Kim Kardashian and Anitta — feels that way because all her dreams have come true in Magic City. She and nightlife king David Grutman (of LIV, Gekkō ō and... ... Read full Story
Five to 10 years ago, "extreme proportions" were prevalent, a New York City surgeon told The Post. "I no longer get requests to have proportions that are very dramatic." ... Read full Story
First off, let’s be clear: There’s no official size cutoff for a yacht these days. Jeff Bezos’ personal floating toy, Koru, is 417 feet long, after all, and sleeps 18. Meanwhile, most sea dogs insist 12 passengers is the max for a private yacht. The Ritz-Carlton, however, begs to differ: It’s got two new vessels... ... Read full Story
There’s often a line to get the French powerhouse’s largest and most ambitious in North America. The five-story space at 6 E. 57th St. features the brand’s first café and chocolate shop in the US, as well as towering installations and an exclusive capsule of keepsakes. Last month’s glittering opening event — attended by LV-clad... ... Read full Story
Known for glamorous gowns and high-profile clients — from Jackie Kennedy to Audrey Hepburn — Oscar de la Renta has been a symbol of luxury since it was founded by the Dominican-born designer in 1965. Current co-creative directors Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia have stayed true to the classic, feminine styles the brand is known... ... Read full Story
Chanel ambassador, Academy Award winner and otherworldly fashion icon: Tilda Swinton embodies a new kind of triple threat. On screen, the 64-year-old actress is known for frequent collaborations with directors like Wes Anderson, Bong Joon Ho and Luca Guadanino. Promoting her latest film “The Room Next Door” — directed by Spanish auteur Pedro Almodóvar and... ... Read full Story
Actress Lindsay Lohan is a masterful holiday comedy star, but don’t underestimate how seriously she takes Christmas. Especially now that she’s a mom. “I’m very nerdy when it comes to wrapping presents,” admits Lohan, via Zoom from her home in Dubai. “I love the art of wrapping. I will wrap any of my friends’ presents... ... Read full Story
“Vietnam is the world’s third-largest rice exporter, and the staple importance to Vietnamese culture is palpable in the Mekong Delta. The fertile patchwork of green fields crisscrossed by silvery waterways has helped stave off famine since the Vietnam War ended in 1975. Rice isn’t just the mainstay of most meals, it is considered a gift from the gods and continues to be venerated.” — Aniruddha Ghosal, The Associated Press, 22 Apr. 2024
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Among the pantheon of ancient Roman deities, has any been so venerated—that is, deeply respected—over the centuries as Venus, goddess of love and beauty? Of course, one may personally prefer Vulcan or, um, Robigus (the god associated with wheat blight), but from Venus de Milo to the classic pop song “Venus,” Venus has inspired far more enduring reverence. To venerate something or someone—whether an artist or a saint—is to hold them in similarly high regard, which makes sense given venerate’s origins. The word comes from the Latin verb venerārī, which can mean “to solicit the good will of,” “to worship,” “to pay homage to,” and “to hold in awe.” That verb, in turn, is related to—you guessed it—Venus.