5 June 2001
Rufus Wainwright has always been equal parts relatable and out of reach, and it’s this precise combination that makes him so captivating. He was born in Rhinebeck, New York, to Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III (Canadian and American folk luminaries, respectively); after his parents’ divorce, he moved to Montréal with his mother and spent the majority of his childhood there, playing piano by age six and becoming a touring musician at 13. He is preternaturally talented and almost overly cultured, steeped in classical music and literature from a young age due to his pedigree and a private-school education.
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How one Manhattan boarding house became the epicenter of 20th-century celebrity and glamour.
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The scarf may be small, but when it comes to fashion it is mighty. Countless style icons incorporate this simple piece of fabric into an epic ensemble. Think of Queen Elizabeth with her classic scarf tied below her chin, Little Edie, who was rarely seen without a scarf wrapped around her head, or even Lenny Kravitz and his dramatic blanket scarf. Below, we share eight ways to style a scarf to make a major statement (without saying anything at all!).
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You never know when you might need a bandana. Whether it’s a fashion emergency, an impromptu mask, or a functional tool to fight the cold, the bandana is always in style. Pop one on your wrist for a fun and highly practical accessory.