Why don’t wealthy people eat anymore?

13 Apr

Extreme weight-reduction plan is the most recent way for the mega-rich to signal their wealth and standing “I don’t want all this shit,” shrieks Logan Roy, characteristically hot-tempered, within the opening episode of Succession’s second season. The “shit” in query is platter after platter of shucked oysters, fat orange prawns, and lobsters smothered in garlic butter served up on beds of ice. “Pizza! We’ll have pizza,” Logan commands. And so his staff carry away the dishes teeming with crustaceans and unceremoniously dump them into the bins outside. The emergency pizzas are duly ordered and laid out on the dining table because the Roy family get right down to business, but these too remain...

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17 Jul

‘Girl dinner’ and our unhealthy obsession with what other

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Beauty, Featured

The backlash to the viral TikTok trend highlights what we get mistaken about moderating content related to disordered eating online For those who’ve been on the web recently, it’s likely you’ve heard of ‘girl dinner’. Typically, girl dinners are meals which comprise various bits and pieces: think an artfully arranged mini charcuterie board of crackers, ham, carrots, olives, and a couple of slices of cheese. Others are a bit more chaotic and have meals consisting of chicken nuggets and chocolate milk or Kombucha and Reese’s peanut butter cups. As one user put it, girl dinner is all about “no preparation just vibes”. We’ve all the time been obsessive about knowing other people’s diets, nevertheless...

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27 May

Paris Scene: Where to Shop, Eat and What to

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Fashion, Featured

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP: Celebrity eyewear favorite Chimi — spotted on the likes of Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and Quavo — has just opened its first retail outpost outside its native Sweden. The minimalist space within the Marais was curated by architect Jani Kristoffersen, and offers the label’s eyewear in addition to its recently introduced ready-to-wear pieces. StockX at Modes. / Courtesy of Modes Sneakerheads be warned, resale platform StockX has tied up with multibrand retailer Modes at its boutique on Rue François Premier, just off Avenue Montaigne, to supply a choice of its most coveted pairs, including the Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Low and the Jordan 1 Retro Low Dior, in addition to apparel and collectibles. It’s StockX’s first...

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23 Jan

Paris Scene: Where to Shop, Eat and Pamper

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Fashion, Featured

PARIS — Between couture shows, there’s no shortage of stores, restaurants, exhibits and spas to examine out within the City of Light. Listed here are a number of the latest. RETAIL THERAPY: Canadian coat brand Mackage has planted its flag in Paris with a latest boutique on Rue Saint-Honoré. The 525-square-foot store boasts powdered-brick floors, quilted partitions, a chrome steel staircase and minimal lighting. Inside Mackage. Courtesy of Mackage Menswear brand Erevan has brought a little bit of South of France style to Paris with its latest boutique. Black terrazzo tiles and twisted wrought iron racks are supposed to invoke the Riviera, while a cork wall showcases the brand’s fragrances. Pre-loved luxury player Monogram has opened its first physical showroom, in Paris’ tony sixteenth district. The brand new Monogram Lab boutique,...

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