Drawing inspiration from Ralph Lauren’s beloved collection of vintage cars, the Ralph Lauren Automotive Eyewear Collection imbues modern sunglasses with design elements reminiscent of classic automobiles. Guided by the belief that fashion is fleeting but style is forever, Lauren’s new summer collection uses three distinct design elements to link the sunglasses to the automotive world: lightweight aluminum, similar to the type used on classic racecars; vintage screws, comparable to those used in vintage-car bod…

In embarking on an expedition—be it venturing on a safari or exploring an urban jungle—the right clothes and accessories will enhance the experience. As sportswear becomes more and more the attire of choice for most occasions, designers are taking the liberty of reinventing the essentials, although never sacrificing functionality. Whether you are trekking up the Dolomites or down Madison Avenue, the following items—from a dashing safari hat to a rechargeable self-warming jacket—are sure to elev…

Inspired by the quaint, colorful Victorian homes scattered around Water Mill, N.Y., 41 Mill Pond Lane blends sandy beiges and soft blues to create a cottage-style Hamptons getaway. The more than 4,000-square-foot home was built in 2014 by John Rives and decorated by interior designer Guillaume Gentet. The four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home (another room can be used as either a fifth bedroom or a study) is situated on a half-acre of land and offers beautiful views of Mill Pond.

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Palm-tree-lined streets lead up to 222 Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, Fla., a contemporary home with 20-foot-high loft ceilings, four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and easy access to some of Florida’s finest beaches. Built in 1930, the 7,056-square-foot home has been completely redesigned. Monochromatic white rooms, vintage wood floors, and a white spiral staircase are just a few of its standout features. The home is currently listed for $14,995,000. (Inquiries: Dora Puig, 305.613.2118, dora@dorapuig.com; 22…

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Charlie Trotter once described the chef, author, and NPR radio-show host Norman Van Aken as “the Walt Whitman of American Cuisine.” Critically praised for his trailblazing menus, the self-taught chef is recognized worldwide for his unique manner of merging Latin, Caribbean, Asian, African, and American flavors, and he has been on the prestigious James Beard list of Who’s Who in American Food & Beverage since 2003.

Born and raised in Illinois, Van Aken traveled t…

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Phillip Bryant was raised in rural Stafford, Va., in a household where canning and pickling came as naturally as climbing the trees in the orchards. His first steps into the culinary profession immersed him in Richmond’s restaurant scene. But in 2005, Bryant honed his skills by moving West and training with chef Norman Van Aken at Norman’s on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. Bryant impressed the master chef with his diligence, working through every station until he was…

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Chef Michael White’s refined, yet soulful style of Italian cuisine evolved from a surprising scenario: Raised in Beloit, Wisconsin, White was injured playing high-school football and decided to take up cooking instead. He invested very quickly in this career move, enrolling in Chicago’s Kendall Culinary Institute and then securing a position at one of the city’s top dining establishments, Spiaggia. At age 21 he traveled to Italy and again made a major commitment: He li…

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John Becker is the chef de cuisine at the Progress, the highly anticipated follow-up to San Francisco’s groundbreaking restaurant State Bird Provisions. Opened last December in a former theater on Fillmore Street, the Progress expands on State Bird’s “American dim sum” concept: At the Progress—which is also owned by the chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski—each course is ordered by the entire table and served banquet style, like a dinner party. The menu is a collab…

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A native son dedicated to the culinary riches of southern Louisiana, John Besh has set the benchmark for fine dining in New Orleans—a town whose very identity is bound to its food. His flagship restaurant, August, is located in a historic 19th-century French-Creole building in the city’s central business district. And its contemporary menu resolutely reflects the chef’s roots in ingredients and preparation with dishes such as Louisiana rabbit with morels and sage grits…

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Growing up in the beachside community of Dana Point, Calif., Justin Devillier spent blithe summers on the Pacific fishing for yellowtail and albacore; in the fall and winter he would dive for lobsters just steps from his front door. Today, Devillier’s love of the catch has developed into a lifelong exploration of preparing it—particularly in the kitchens of New Orleans. His first establishment, La Petite Grocery, at a century-old Creole cottage in the city’s charming G…