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Louise’s Quality Control

Luxury may have been given a bad name in this recession, but, the Countess argues, quality will never go out of style.
By Louise J. Esterhazy
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Last Laugh
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Invasion of the Dilettante DJs

What does it take to call oneself a DJ these days? At New York's hottest clubs and parties, socialites and celebrities are manning the turntables (er, iPods). And not everybody is happy about it.
By Haven Thompson
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Nicky Haslam

In his dishy new memoir—and over a lunch interview—the English interior decorator and social titan spills the beans about his celebrated friends and lovers.
By James Reginato
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Nicky Haslam
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Clunky Heels

The Countess takes issue with those lacking in grace. Are you reading this, Serena and Kanye?
By Louise J. Esterhazy
Keywords
Last Laugh
society

Louise Critiques Critics

The Countess has had enough of the media picking on the president—even if he does bring it on himself.
By Louise J. Esterhazy
Keywords
Last Laugh
society

The Castle Diaries

William Fiennes’s latest book evokes his not- always-cheery childhood at Broughton Castle.
By Samantha Conti
society

Louise’s Frugal Fantasy

The Countess laments the fact that the financial crisis has done little to curb the excesses of the rich.
By Louise J. Esterhazy
Keywords
Last Laugh
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The Steven Klein shoot that started it all: Mr. and Mrs. Smith costars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play house in Palm Springs. (July 2005)