Socialite style

Dolores Guinness, photographed at her family’s apartment, near a painting of her mother Gloria. Photo: Philippe Halsman/Magnum Photos Style Inspiration : Gloria Guinnes : la donna più elegante del mondo. Nasceva il 27 agosto Gloria Guinness, icona di stile mai dimenticata. Il buon gusto innato e la vita alquanto avventurosa ne fecero un mito che ancora oggi non smette di affascinare. Socialite, icona d’eleganza e contributing editor di Harper’s Bazaar dal 1963 al 1971, Gloria Rubio Alatorre…

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Natural lights shines in on an American socialite's Left Bank pied-à-terre.

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Being a lady of leisure is more difficult than you might think. There are parties to throw, charities to support, and the laborious act of keeping up with appearances. Here’s how to do the rich lifestyle right, courtesy of the W archives here.