Obsession of the Week

Nanna Ditzel Bench for Two

This Sculptural Bench Shows Why Nanna Ditzel Is the Grand Dame of Danish Design

At a stage in her career when many other creators would be slowing down, Ditzel kept innovating.

Françoise Gilot Brings Light to a Lyrical Late-Career Landscape

A 2001 canvas turns forest into color and line — a confident gesture from a fiercely independent artist.

Vivienne Westwood

This ’90s Ballgown Showcases Vivienne Westwood’s Corset Expertise

The designer's modern take on a centuries-old wardrobe staple is still in demand today.

Elyse Graham light

Elyse Graham’s Rainbow-Hued Pendant Light Gives Off a Joyful Glow

Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. mesh necklace

Silky and Sumptuous, Elsa Peretti’s Mesh Necklace Is a Classic for a Reason

Her interpretation of the handmade mesh she saw in India became a sensation.

William Klein photo

The William Klein Fashion Photo That Broke the House Rules at ‘Vogue’

In 1962, the photographer took fashion out of the studio and into Manhattan traffic.

Gucci Horsebit Bag

This Tom Ford-Era Gucci Bag Is Just Right for the Year of the Horse

Ring in Lunar New Year with a clutch that combines a few of the house's core design elements.

Frank Gehry chair

This Frank Gehry Cardboard Chair Elevated a Humble Material to High Design

The Grandpa Beaver lounge chair was commissioned by advertising guru Jay Chiat.

Rodney Smith photo

This Rodney Smith Photograph Lets Elegance Teeter toward Silliness — Just a Bit

The image, shot for a designer's ad campaign, feels like a scene from a real-life Alice in Wonderland tea party.

Edwardian engagement ring

This Edwardian Engagement Ring Features an Of-the-Moment Diamond

Searches for old-mine-cut stones have surged, thanks to a certain celebrity.

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