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This article from Vanity Fair explores the Louis Vuitton archive to mark artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière's first decade at the fashion house. The archive contains 50,000 Louis Vuitton items, including hand-beaded gowns, vintage luggage, and accessories. Ghesquière draws inspiration from the archive for his designs, which often reference the brand's history. The article also features an interview with the Haim sisters, who are fans of Ghesquière's work and have worn his designs during their performances. The article highlights the importance of preserving fashion archives and the role they play in inspiring contemporary designers. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: -Keziah Weir Lens FLARE Lush coffee-table books invite the reader to revel in the details 1. ATELIERS OF EUROPE Writer John Whelan and photographer Oskar Proctor capture the magic [...]

Melinda French Gates, co-founder of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is now focusing on improving the welfare of women and families through her company, Pivotal Ventures. In an interview with Vanity Fair, French Gates discusses her new role and highlights the work of six other women philanthropists. She emphasizes the importance of addressing gender disparities in philanthropy and the need for systemic change. French Gates also discusses her personal wealth and the responsibility she feels to help those in need. She advocates for policies such as paid family leave and equitable care systems. French Gates recently endorsed Joe Biden for president and later endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. The article showcases the philanthropic efforts of several influential women, including Tsitsi Masiyiwa, Karlie Kloss, Cari Tuna, Anne Wojcicki, Sara Blakely, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who are all making significant contributions in their respective fields. These women are using their resources and platforms to address societal needs, empower women, and promote positive change. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vanity Fair discusses a historic fashion show that took place in 1973 at the Palace of Versailles in France. The show featured five American designers and 36 models, including photographer Bill Cunningham. The event marked a shift in fashion leadership from Paris to the United States. The article provides a glimpse into the extravagant and culturally significant show, highlighting the performances, designs, and the diverse group of models involved. The photographs captured by Cunningham and his French counterpart, Jean-Luce Huré, offer a unique perspective on this era-defining fashion event. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR Photographs by JOAKIM ESKILDSEN ACROSS THE UNIVERSE Chloé creative director GABRIELA HEARST is drawing fashion inspiration from clean energy-and the results are electrifying 'I THINK, BY NOW, [...]

Byline: -KEZIAH WEIR Be Here, NOW Through 366 images, Patti Smith finds art in the everyday Patti Smith has long marched to the beat of her own ur-punk poetry. A [...]

Byline: -KEZIAH WEIR Table TALK A lush new entertaining guide finds inspiration everywhere Deeda Blair has had what she describes as an 'interesting life.' From her Manhattan home, she recalls [...]

Byline: Keziah Weir PHOTOGRAPH BY JOSEPHINE SCHIELE Guess Who's BACK? Back again. Your favorite book characters-tell a friend After Andrew Sean Greer won the Pulitzer Prize for Less in 2018, [...]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR ILLUSTRATION BY KLAWE RZECZY Dark MATTER Courtroom dramas and murder mysteries reach for bigger truths True crime is booming on a spectrum from pulp to procedural, but [...]

This article discusses the involvement of nuns in the collection of urine for the production of hormones used in fertility treatments. The nuns, who lived in convents in Rome, were chosen for their celibacy and lack of pregnancy, which ensured the purity of the hormone batches. The article explores the lives of the nuns and their experiences in the convents, highlighting the strict and regimented lifestyle they led. The involvement of the nuns in this project was seen as a way to uphold Catholic teachings on openness to having children. The article also mentions the role of Pietro Bertarelli and his son Fabio in the discussions surrounding the project. This text explores the history and impact of fertility-promoting drugs, particularly Pergonal, and the individuals involved in their development and distribution. It discusses the role of Giulio Pacelli, the nephew of Pope Pius XII, in the financial advantages afforded to him through his relationship with the pope. The text also highlights the work of Dr. Bruno Lunenfeld, a prominent fertility specialist, and his contributions to the field. It touches on the Vatican's involvement in the pharmaceutical industry and the ethical and religious implications of fertility treatments. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR ILLUSTRATION BY DAMIEN CUYPERS Coast ALONG In postwar Cape Cod and 1960s L.A., art, love, and politics collide Take a trip to the beaches of Wellfleet on [...]

Byline: Keziah Weir A Beautiful MIND In a new book, the inspiration and impetus behind NIKI DE SAINT PHALLE's artwork is on display 'The accounting of a life is not [...]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR Photograph by SEBASTIAN KIM Styled by KIA D. GOOSBY Rock Star Louis Vuitton's artistic director for high jewelry, FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF, draws her inspiration from across time and [...]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR FAR FROM THE TREE In a break from the scion's progressive family tradition, ROBERT F. KENNEDY JR. has become an unlikely evangelist for the anti-vax movement On [...]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR ILLUSTRATION BY AGATA NOWICKA Novel IDEAS A wealth of new books-from wry satires to stormy thrillers-are getting TV treatments, with big stars attached In 2011, George R. [...]

Byline: Keziah Weir ILLUSTRATION BY DAMIEN CUYPERS Getting GONE Four new books offer trips across time and space 'A force was pressing up from under her,' writes Maggie Shipstead in [...]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR Photographs by QUIL LEMONS Styled by GABRIELLA KAREFA-JOHNSON CHARMING Bi l l i e In the last year, Billie Eilish scored five Grammys, went multiplatinum eight times, [...]

Byline: KEZIAH WEIR Photograph by ETHAN JAMES GREEN TIME OUT OF MIND LOUIS VUITTON'S CREATIVE MASTERMIND, NICOLAS GHESQUIéRE, SETS A PACE FOR THE FUTURE OF FASHION 'The title of the [...]

Byline: -KEZIAH WEIR BEL CANTO Break out the cough drops and flick open the lorgnettes-the opera is getting a refresh psdMAKEUP PRODUCTS BY DIOR BEAUTY; MAKEUP BY MARKPHONG TRAM; FOR [...]

Byline: -KEZIAH WEIR L.A. CONFIDENTIAL psdPHOTOGRAPH BY LIAM GOODMAN88 Gaze at the stars of Hollywood past through the intimate lens of their letters and libraries. In The Hollywood Book Club: [...]

There have never been more experts with more theories about what might make two perfect strangers perfect for each other. But would finding a mate be easier if science took [...]

This article from Vanity Fair showcases a selection of smart bags and great fiction for the season. The featured books include "Model Home" by Rivers Solomon, "A Reason to See You Again" by Jami Attenberg, "Rejection" by Tony Tulathimutte, "Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney, "The Mighty Red" by Louise Erdrich, "In the Distance" by Hernan Diaz, "Blood Test" by Charles Baxter, and "The Empusium" by Olga Tokarczuk. The article also highlights various designer bags from brands such as Bottega Veneta, The Row, Khaite, Chanel, Ferragamo, Fendi, Miu Miu, and Chloé. [Extracted from the article]

The article in Vanity Fair features ten prominent individuals sharing their favorite recent books. Lupita Nyong’o enjoys Brian K. Vaughan’s Saga, Robin Wall Kimmerer praises Leslie Marmon Silko’s Gardens in the Dunes, and Jon Favreau finds hope in Eric Klinenberg’s 2020. Other figures like Dua Lipa, Kaveh Akbar, and Kaia Gerber also discuss their literary preferences, offering insights into their reading habits and interests. The diverse range of books and authors highlighted in the article showcases the varied tastes and perspectives of these influential personalities. [Extracted from the article]

"Good on PAPER." from Vanity Fair showcases a selection of exquisite books suitable for gift-giving, ranging from disco history to art, fashion, and culinary delights. The featured titles include works on women sculptors, Western ranches, Italian fashion editors, Michelin-starred wine bars, and trailblazing painters. The article also highlights books on tablescapes, historical fashion, and Leonardo da Vinci's fragrance artistry, offering a diverse array of options for readers interested in various cultural and artistic topics. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vanity Fair highlights several new novels that library patrons may find interesting. The novels include a meta mystery set in France, a story about a Filipino family in Brooklyn, a sequel to a 1995 novel set on a road trip, a noirish novel set in Colombia, a group portrait of inhabitants in a 1960s New York hotel, and a story about a divorced mother's obsession with a musician. The article provides a brief overview of each novel, allowing readers to decide if they want to explore them further. [Extracted from the article]

Byline: Keziah Weir ILLUSTRATIONS BY CASSANDRE MONTORIOL PARADISE BOUND A posthumous new story collection and memoir by Lucia Berlin-the once overlooked storyteller turned literary sensation-offer snapshots of a life fully [...]

Books Lauren Groff and A. M. Homes offer stories of foreboding and hope psdPHOTOGRAPH BY TIM HOUT46 'He would never know her; knowledge of another person was ungraspable, a cloud,' [...]

(Gornick would remain a Ms. defender and Walker a friend of Steinem's.) Features TO HEAR GLORIA Steinem describe the Ms. magazine office during its inaugural year of 1972 calls to mind a feminist workers' utopia. Clockwise from top: Steinem at her desk; Steinem at her home office; Steinem with freelance designer Barbara Kraus, a whiz with the X-Acto knife; staff portrait in 1972; Steinem, Ronnie Eldridge, and Ms. cofounder Patricia Carbine, circa 1970. [Extracted from the article]

Architect Elizabeth Roberts, known for her renovations of New York townhouses, has released her first monograph titled "Collected Stories." The book showcases her projects, including a Catskills hilltop home and Rachel Comey's SoHo flagship. Roberts collaborated with writer Christine Coulson, who added flash fiction to the book, creating imaginative and surreal scenes inspired by Roberts' photographs. The monograph combines sleek images of architectural designs with sketches and ephemera, providing a unique perspective on Roberts' work. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vanity Fair highlights a selection of novels set across the United States, each with its own unique and intriguing storyline. The novels featured include "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, which explores the aftermath of a kidnapping in the 1980s; "The Coin" by Yasmin Zaher, which follows a young Palestinian trust funder navigating money troubles and a Birkin bag resell scheme in Manhattan; "Catalina" by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio, which delves into the experiences of a Harvard student facing immigration challenges; "Tehrangeles" by Porochista Khakpour, a dramedy about a snack titan and his family's pursuit of reality show fame; "State of Paradise" by Laura van den Berg, a mysterious and beguiling story set in Florida; and "The Heart in Winter" by Kevin Barry, a lyrical Western set in 1891 Montana. These novels offer readers a diverse range of perspectives and settings to explore. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vanity Fair discusses the intersection of tennis and fashion, focusing on the film Challengers and its tennis-themed fashion. The article mentions a love triangle in the film and highlights the fashion choices of the characters. It suggests further reading on the topic, including a book on fashion archives and a novel exploring psychological dynamics in tennis. The article also includes a list of tennis-related products, such as clothing, accessories, and books, that readers may be interested in. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vanity Fair titled "Below the Surface" features three different topics. The first is a memoir by Suzi Ronson, a hairdresser in London, who discusses creating David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust look and his personal life. The second topic is an in-depth look at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, founded in 1969, and focuses on five of its stars, including prima ballerina Lydia Abarca. The third topic is a collection of essays by Geoffrey Mak that explore culture and selfhood, including subjects such as Art Basel and the manifestos of mass shooters. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Vanity Fair titled "SHELF SERVE" provides a brief overview of several books across different genres. The books mentioned include an immersive memoir by Margaret Juhae Lee, a spin on The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Percival Everett, a deep dive into the demonization of gender by Judith Butler, a resonant debut novel by Vinson Cunningham, a terrifying hypothetical scenario of a nuclear attack on the USA by Annie Jacobsen, a coming-of-age story by RuPaul, a follow-up novel by Tommy Orange, and a literary mystery by Jennifer Croft. The article offers a glimpse into these diverse works, allowing readers to decide if they want to explore them further. [Extracted from the article]

This article discusses two memoirs, Leslie Jamison's "Splinters" and Sloane Crosley's "Grief Is for People," which explore themes of resilience and mourning. Jamison's memoir delves into the dissolution of her marriage, her love for her daughter, and her parents' divorce, offering understanding and grace for all parties involved. Crosley's memoir recounts the theft of her jewelry and the death of her closest friend, showing how these seemingly disparate events can lead to closure and the realization that closure is a subjective concept. Despite dealing with loss, both books are filled with vitality. [Extracted from the article]

Besides the dark aspects of Anna's character, the lead roles push Byrne and Cannavale, as co-parents themselves, toward an uncanny valley. Glenn Close, Byrne's Damages costar, says Byrne "had something so much more than the kind of acting one was seeing on TV at the time." When Byrne calls Cannavale her "biggest champion" in deciding to do Medea, she's very serious, almost reverent. Byrne describes Cannavale as her "biggest champion" in doing Medea, which she calls "in the canon" of the greatest roles for women. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses about the Miuccia Prada, woman behind Prada. Topics of discussion includes she became famous as a member of the Italian Communist Party and an active feminist who talked for reproductive rights and accessible childcare. She started by designing items for her family's stores, Prada inherited the business from her mother in 1978. Miu Miu and Prada menswear were launched in 1993.

This article highlights several art and fashion-related publications. "Grace Wales Bonner: Dream in the Rhythm" showcases multidisciplinary works from MoMA, including pieces by Lorna Simpson, Langston Hughes, and Mark Bradford. "New York City Ballet: Choreography and Couture" celebrates the 75th anniversary of the company and features collaborations between designers and choreographers. "Who Are You, Polly Maggoo?" is a coffee-table book based on William Klein's 1966 film, paying tribute to its star, Dorothy McGowan. Lastly, "Vanity Fair: Oscar Night Sessions" by Mark Seliger captures a decade of guests at the Academy Awards. [Extracted from the article]

(Random House) FAMILY MEAL In Houston, a pair of complicated childhood friends reconnect - one has lost a boyfriend and spirals into addiction - in this evocative study of food and love from Bryan Washington. (Ecco) SAME BED DIFFERENT DREAMS Ed Park's blisteringly entertaining newest entangles a mythic manuscript, a sprawling Korean Provisional Government, and a veteran-cum-sci-fi novelist to brilliant effect. Vanities THE FUTURE Doomsday preppers, one-upping tech scions, fake news, and environmental activists collide in Naomi Alderman's apocalyptic pandemic-ridden page-turner. [Extracted from the article]

Two investigate intraparty conflict: Jonathan Karl traces Trump's reascension to Republican front-runner in Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party (Dutton), while in Where Have All the Democrats Gone? There are takes on Trump's media footprint, including VF special correspondent Brian Stelter's Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump, and the Battle for American Democracy (Atria/One Signal) and Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos, and the Washington Post (Flatiron) by former editor Martin Baron. Vanities AS THE ELECTION countdown begins, a flood of books look backward. [Extracted from the article]

"What really scares people", reads a Guardian review of her 2000 autobiography, The Hite Report on Shere Hite, "is the fact that she is a beautiful, clever, sexy, self-made woman." The Disappearance shows a Harvard lecture attendee prodding Hite about old nude photos, and on Oprah, an audience of men excoriate an embittered Hite for her methods. Vanities "I'M NOT TRYING to give her sole credit for the discovery of the clitoris, but she really changed the public dialogue in a way that was profound", says Oscar-nominated producer and director Nicole Newnham of Shere Hite, the subject of her new documentary. [Extracted from the article]

PAULINE BOTY Marc Kristal's illustrated biography brings the lesser-known British pop artist Pauline Boty, who died of cancer at age 28, into vivid focus: Called "the Wimbledon Bardot" at art school, she painted lush depictions of feminine sexuality and desire. Micaiah Carter's first monograph, with text by Tracee Ellis Ross, showcases the photographer's emotive rendering of his subjects, from an anonymous little boy, inspired by Carter's own childhood, to portraits of famous faces like Zendaya and Kehinde Wiley. THE ATLAS OF CAR DESIGN This rich history traces more than a century of stylish autos, from the mass-produced 1901 Oldsmobile Curved Dash to the Ford Bronco (pictured here) to the Tesla Model X - written by Jason Barlow and Guy Bird, and with an introduction from Brett Berk. [Extracted from the article]