Paradise Found In the new American vernacular, Napa and Sonoma have become synonymous with the good life—and rightly so, reports Richard Nalley.
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Gentlemen's Agreement Yes, Virginia, there really is a Wilkes Bashford, and some think his San Francisco store understands the word "gentleman" better than any place on earth.
The Prince of Ties And you thought that the art of the perfect bow tie or, say, the English two-button throat closure had all but disappeared? Not according to Robert Talbott.
California Dreamin' An ambitious new show at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art chronicles the myths—and the realities—of the Golden State.
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Grand Hotel The Hotel Bel-Air has been embraced as home, hideaway, and great escape. Now, thanks to an ever so discreet "redo," this lush oasis of elegance and charm, finds Aimee Lee Ball, is better than ever.
Palm Springs Revisited They first came here for its desert climate and hot springs. Crosby, Hope, and Sinatra would follow. And now, writes Jeff Book, a whole new generation is rediscovering the modern cool of Palm Springs.
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Departures Editor in Chief Richard David Story introduces the wildest innovations in contemporary luxury, airing on Plum TV®. The segments will be broadcast during Connections with Jennie Saunders beginning August 23. View programming schedule
