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12-Stepping in Stilettos

Ivana Lowell remembers her rehab chum Ivana Trump—and how she handled life’s ups and downs …

Disappearing Ink

From Brooklyn, Johanna Berkman reveals the curious saga of Jumi Bello, a rising literary star who was accused of plagiarism, saw her hotly anticipated debut novel canceled, and then repeated her crime …

Making the Case

Attorney Michael Rips dismantles Trump’s sketchy January 6 defense strategy and details how it could guarantee prosecutors a conviction …

Russian Doll

Eight questions with Philip Short, the author of a new Putin biography, on the Russian president’s early years—and what Bill Browder got wrong …

Wicked Wickets

Stuart Heritage explains how a group of Indian laborers staged fake cricket games to bilk Russian sports gamblers …

The Sunshine Boys

Linda Wells, our beauty-and-wellness columnist, goes face-to-face with two world leaders and reveals what they probably did to end up looking so shiny and taut …

Why a Duck?

From Paris, Alexander Lobrano profiles the little-known family who brought once hard-to-find French delicacies (and a few extra pounds) to Americans …

Issue No. 158

The View from Here Trump’s “I believed” defense is indefensible

By Michael Rips

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Under the Influence Jumi Bello was on track to be a major writer—until her debut novel was dropped amid rumors of plagiarism. What happened is a tale as complex as anything she appropriated

By Johanna Berkman

Portrait by Saman Assefi

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The Other Ivana Guess whom I befriended in rehab in Malibu?

By Ivana Lowell

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Jiminy Cricket! How fake Indian Premier League games played by farm boys and local laborers duped Russian sports gamblers

By Stuart Heritage

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Putin Confidential Eight questions with Philip Short, the author of a new Putin biography, on the Russian president’s early years—and what Bill Browder got wrong

By Jim Kelly

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This Must Be the Place

Travel can be divine, but so can a weekend at home with a clear calendar. Don’t spend it without these elegant but easy clothing ensembles, gardening and household essentials, and entertaining finds, plus the books and gadgets to carry you blissfully from Friday afternoon to Monday morning

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My Favorite Things Igee Okafor, founder and editor in chief of Bond Official, identified and satisfied the need for an online destination for stylish men “with smart and ultramodern minds.” Herewith, he offers up the items that have his attention this summer

By Igee Okafor

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Eye of the Beholder First, there was Joe Biden and his hair. Then Biden and his taut skin. Then came the eternally young actors and a suspiciously frozen Vladimir Putin. Why are powerful men more high-maintenance than ever? Our eagle-eyed columnist investigates …

By Linda Wells

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Listen HeidiWorld: The Heidi Fleiss Story Heidi Fleiss, the powerful madam who brokered sex for the most powerful men in 1990s Hollywood,…

Early 20th-century boat builder’s cabinet.Regular price $3,325.00

Shop Tori Jones Studio Unfortunately, we have no plans to be on Block Island this summer. It’s a shame, especially because…

Re-discover Out of the Blue “Disco sucks—kill all hippies,” proclaims 15-year-old Cebe at the start of Out of the Blue (1980), Dennis Hopper’s largely unseen follow-up…

Wear Wilson If only we paid as much attention to our tennis game as we do to our tennis wardrobe. Even though our technique is down, our style is up…

Black Core, Ornate Rim by Ania Grajek£120.00

Shop Iota Edit Thanks to Pinterest and Pottery Barn, it’s hard to be original when it comes to home design. Lucy Mcwhirter, the founder and creative director…

Drink Larq Reusable water bottles have become accessories, which means most are covered in logos or brand names, from Thom Browne…

Listen HeidiWorld: The Heidi Fleiss Story Heidi Fleiss, the powerful madam who brokered sex for the most powerful men in 1990s Hollywood,…

Shop Tori Jones Studio Unfortunately, we have no plans to be on Block Island this summer. It’s a shame, especially because…

Re-discover Out of the Blue “Disco sucks—kill all hippies,” proclaims 15-year-old Cebe at the start of Out of the Blue (1980), Dennis Hopper’s largely unseen follow-up…

Wear Wilson If only we paid as much attention to our tennis game as we do to our tennis wardrobe. Even though our technique is down, our style is up…

Shop Iota Edit Thanks to Pinterest and Pottery Barn, it’s hard to be original when it comes to home design. Lucy Mcwhirter, the founder and creative director…

Drink Larq Reusable water bottles have become accessories, which means most are covered in logos or brand names, from Thom Browne…

The Pink Panthers Strike Again! Renowned across Europe for their coolness and high-risk robberies, the jewel thieves can’t be stopped

By Bruno Waterfield

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“I hate it when they pander to the TikTok vote.”

A Truly Fresh Hell, Courtesy of Dorothy Parker And other strange news about these curious days …

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The Real Duck Dynasty Thanks to the success of D’Artagnan, the Daguin family’s influence now spans from restaurants in France to refrigerators throughout the United States

By Alexander Lobrano

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Ivana Trump, Rehab, and Me Writer Ivana Lowell reveals what she learned from the woman who escaped Donald Trump

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All Aboard Eight unforgettable train trips through Europe for travelers of many persuasions

By Mark Smith

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House and Gargoyle With busts of Greek gods and gold-inlaid light switches, interior design for the modern autocrat is all about excess and intimidation

By Ben Macintyre

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“If you eat gluten, we have a ton of it in the back.”

The Next Emperor

In a show of strength, Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli brought its couture collection back to Rome

written and illustrated by

David Downton

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French Exit Five titans of the Parisian literati have left one of the city’s most distinguished publishing houses, amid accusations that Sarkozy is now pulling the strings

By Adam Sage

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“You knew I had a thing for pillows when you married me.”

The Great White Toilet Sewage dumped by American cruise ships is destroying Canada’s pristine waters

By Richa Syal

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Born in the Cradle of Couture Officine Générale, Pierre Mahéo’s easy-elegance line, has become a hot brand for the sophisticated man

By John von Sothen

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“The ‘well regulated’ part takes all the fun out of being in a militia.”

A History of Cool Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J … Janette Beckman photographed them all, chronicling New York’s creative set from the 80s to today

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Keith Haring in his New York studio, 1985.

Paul Weller and Pete Townshend, London, 1980.

*Top,* Mod Girl, 1977; *above,* Ken Swift of Rock Steady Crew, 1982; London.

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, London, 1981.

The Freshman with Lower East Side kids, New York, 1988.

Jam Master Jay with his son, New York, 1988.

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A Song for Everyone: The Story of Creedence Clearwater Revival

by John Lingan

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Jonathan Darman On

Bad City: Peril and Power in the City of Angels

by Paul Pringle

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Just Like in the Movies At Bujera Fort, in Udaipur, entrepreneur Richard Hanlon has re-created the magic of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

By Victoria Mather

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David Lipman

The creative director answers 40 of life’s most pressing questions

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Paris when it sizzles: even a heat wave won’t stop café society.

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The View from Here Trump’s “I believed” defense is indefensible

Under the Influence Jumi Bello was on track to be a major writer—until her debut novel was dropped amid rumors of plagiarism. What happened is a tale as complex as anything she appropriated

The Other Ivana Guess whom I befriended in rehab in Malibu?

Jiminy Cricket! How fake Indian Premier League games played by farm boys and local laborers duped Russian sports gamblers

Putin Confidential Eight questions with Philip Short, the author of a new Putin biography, on the Russian president’s early years—and what Bill Browder got wrong

Travel can be divine, but so can a weekend at home with a clear calendar. Don’t spend it without these elegant but easy clothing ensembles, gardening and household essentials, and entertaining finds, plus the books and gadgets to carry you blissfully from Friday afternoon to Monday morning

My Favorite Things Igee Okafor, founder and editor in chief of Bond Official, identified and satisfied the need for an online destination for stylish men “with smart and ultramodern minds.” Herewith, he offers up the items that have his attention this summer

Eye of the Beholder First, there was Joe Biden and his hair. Then Biden and his taut skin. Then came the eternally young actors and a suspiciously frozen Vladimir Putin. Why are powerful men more high-maintenance than ever? Our eagle-eyed columnist investigates …

The Pink Panthers Strike Again! Renowned across Europe for their coolness and high-risk robberies, the jewel thieves can’t be stopped

A Truly Fresh Hell, Courtesy of Dorothy Parker And other strange news about these curious days …

The Real Duck Dynasty Thanks to the success of D’Artagnan, the Daguin family’s influence now spans from restaurants in France to refrigerators throughout the United States

Ivana Trump, Rehab, and Me Writer Ivana Lowell reveals what she learned from the woman who escaped Donald Trump

All Aboard Eight unforgettable train trips through Europe for travelers of many persuasions

House and Gargoyle With busts of Greek gods and gold-inlaid light switches, interior design for the modern autocrat is all about excess and intimidation

In a show of strength, Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli brought its couture collection back to Rome

French Exit Five titans of the Parisian literati have left one of the city’s most distinguished publishing houses, amid accusations that Sarkozy is now pulling the strings

The Great White Toilet Sewage dumped by American cruise ships is destroying Canada’s pristine waters

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Ghana’s buzziest young artist talks finding inspiration for his supernatural paintings

Born in the Cradle of Couture Officine Générale, Pierre Mahéo’s easy-elegance line, has become a hot brand for the sophisticated man

A History of Cool Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Queen Latifah, LL Cool J … Janette Beckman photographed them all, chronicling New York’s creative set from the 80s to today

Just Like in the Movies At Bujera Fort, in Udaipur, entrepreneur Richard Hanlon has re-created the magic of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

The creative director answers 40 of life’s most pressing questions

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