#Fashion photographer Richard Avedon’s life was far from glamorous

#Fashion photographer Richard Avedon’s life was far from glamorous

“#Fashion photographer Richard Avedon’s life was far from glamorous” It was easy to envy — even hate — Richard Avedon. The legendary photographer, who died in 2004, traveled around the world shooting the most fabulous fashions, the most magnificent models, the most scintillating stars. He hobnobbed with Leonard Bernstein, Truman Capote, Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Hutton….

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#I wore an astronaut-style helmet for COVID protection

#I wore an astronaut-style helmet for COVID protection

“#I wore an astronaut-style helmet for COVID protection” You’d think wearing a giant astronaut-style helmet over your head might attract attention, but this is New York. And so when I left my Brooklyn apartment yesterday morning sporting a rather ludicrous-looking visor meant to protect me from COVID-19, hardly anyone gave me a second glance. That…

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#Luxury watch buying advice from expert collectors.

#Luxury watch buying advice from expert collectors.

“#Luxury watch buying advice from expert collectors.” Romain RéaCEO, Antiquorum Romain Rea; Cartier Tonneau Jumbo, $68,500; Rolex Air-King GMT-Master II, $39,900 My first watch: A self-winding chronograph with a black dial and no brand name, but I loved it. Actually, I stillhave it. Why wearing a great watch still matters: A watch remains a strong social…

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#Chanel’s iconic J12 Paradoxe watch gets a surprising new design

#Chanel’s iconic J12 Paradoxe watch gets a surprising new design

“#Chanel’s iconic J12 Paradoxe watch gets a surprising new design” Chanel J12 Paradoxe ceramic and steel watch, $8,050 at London Jewelers; Jacket, $6,400, top, $2,250, pants, $4,000, and belt, $1,050, all at Chanel, 800-550-0005Arthur Belebeau For 20 years, Chanel’s ceramic J12 watch has endured as the maison’s flagship timepiece, proving that elegant style can be…

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