The illustrious author of “The Catcher In The Rye,” J.D. Salinger, was notorious for keeping his work private, so it came as a shock to many when three works appeared online this week. The 41-page book “Three Stories” containing “The Ocean Full of Bowling Balls,” “Birthday Boy,” and “Paula” is part of a collection of […]

Like to live dangerously while still looking dapper? Then you’ll love Garrison Bespoke‘s new three-piece bullet-proof suit. Utilizing nanotechnology, the custom $20,000 suit is comprised of the same carbon nanotubes designed for the US troops’ uniforms in Iraq. But, a whole lot more comfortable! The material is substantially thinner and more flexible than the bullet-proof gear currently […]

Luxury fashion designer Raf Simons is selling his gorgeous 99-piece ceramics collection at Paris’ Piasa Rive Gauche auction house on Dec. 17. The items are part of the “French Ceramics from 1945-1970” sale, which is comprised of 205 lots. “Raf Simons, who began working as a furniture designer, is a born collector,” the sale’s auctioneer, François Epin, […]

The stunning gold and diamond tiara worn by Victoria Beckham when she said “I do” to international heart throb, David Beckham, is hitting the auction block. Designed by Slim Barrett, the lavish crown features 18-carat latticed yellow gold, large brilliant-cut diamonds and suspended diamond drops. Barrett says he created the headpiece, which he named “East of Paris,” […]

French accessories label Longchamp has a new poster girl—the gorgeous Alexa Chung! The 30-year-old British model and television host recently signed on to star in the brand’s Spring 2014 campaign. Fashion photographer Max Vadukul shot the stunning advertorials, which feature Chung driving a vintage convertible around Saint-Tropez with windblown hair—and the latest Longchamp accessories. Chung […]

Alicia Keys is well known for her charitable ways, but during a recent trip to the Philippines, the award-winning musician showed that her generosity has no bounds. On Monday, Keys performed a special concert in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena. “Music has a way of lifting your spirit and that’s what I hope to do for the Filipino people,” she told The Philippines Star.

Looking for the perfect gift for the art collector in your life? Christie’s has got you covered! Beginning Dec. 2, the auction house is offering 99 original artworks by Andy Warhol as part of their holiday-themed online-only sale, “Andy Warhol@Christie’s: A Christmas Thing.” The seasonal sale, which takes its name from the tongue-in-cheek title Warhol […]

Christie’s online auction includes a very unique and coveted item—a chance to spend a day with Yankee’s shortstop, Derek Jeter. The bidding starts at $90,000 and includes a dinner for four with the baseball player, four luxury box seats at a Yankee’s game and the Jeter’s signed game-day glove. All proceeds from the online auction, […]

The talented and excessively handsome James Franco will be making his Broadway debut alongside Bridesmaids star, Chris O’Dowd in Of Mice and Men. Franco will play George, a migrant worker, and O’Dowd will play Lennie, a big man with a learning disorder and a sweet disposition. It will be the first time in 40 years that […]