The Secret Language of “the Plucked,” Stanford University’s Most Elite Students
Theo Baker’s new book, *How to Rule the World*, offers an insider’s view of Stanford’s elite ecosystem, detailing a secret lexicon that governs access to Silicon Valley power players. The work follows Baker’s award‑winning investigation into research irregularities that led to former president Marc Tessier‑Lavigne’s resignation. By cataloguing 42 campus‑specific terms—including “The Plucked” and “No Filter”—the book reveals how freshman students are instantly sorted, courted by investors, and funneled into high‑value networks. Baker graduates in June, closing a chapter that blends journalism with cultural anthropology.
Daisy Edgar-Jones Masters the Back Necklace Trend at Cannes
Actress Daisy Edgar-Jones turned heads at Cannes by pairing a Balenciaga Fall/Winter 2026 dress with Boucheron’s Quatre Radiant Edition tie necklace, which she wore draped down her back. The back‑necklace look, a revival of a historic “backdrop” jewelry trend, drew immediate...
Simone Ashley Brings the Glamour to the Cannes Red Carpet in Vintage Alexander McQueen
Simone Ashley turned heads at the Cannes Film Festival wearing a scarlet, tiered gown from Alexander McQueen’s 2005 archive, complemented by a diamond necklace and earrings. The British actress attended the screening of the French thriller *Karma* while also promoting her...
The Most Comfortable Travel Pants That Don’t Skimp on Style
Town & Country’s shopping editor Sophie Dweck rounds up the most comfortable travel pants that also deliver style. The list spans luxury labels like AYR, The Row, and Rag & Bone, as well as performance‑focused brands such as Vuori and Spanx....
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and Denmark’s King Frederik Form an Unexpected Team on Child Safety and AI
The Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, attended a Copenhagen conference on artificial intelligence and child safety, organized by Save the Children and Common Sense Media, with King Frederik of Denmark opening the session. The gathering highlighted the growing threat of AI‑generated...
Inside Anna Sawai’s Latest Role With One of Japan’s Most Famous Heritage Brands
Japanese actress Anna Sawai has been appointed the global face of Hibiki whisky, the flagship blended whisky of House of Suntory. She stars in a cinematic short titled “The Masterpiece of Japanese Artistry,” which weaves whisky with traditional crafts such...
Marshals Season 1, Episode 11 Recap, “On Thin Ice”
Episode 11, “On Thin Ice,” brings the first season of Marshals to a tense climax as Kayce, Cal and escaped convict Lamb battle a winter storm on the Madison range. The episode reveals Cal’s long‑held secret that he blamed himself...
15 Best Travel Wraps for All Your Jet-Setting Summer Adventures
Town & Country’s shopping editor Sophie Dweck has compiled a list of 15 premium travel wraps, focusing on cash‑candy cashmere options that transition from airplane blankets to evening shawls. The roundup spotlights brands such as White + Warren, J.Crew, Garnet Hill and...
The Mule Is the Shoe of Summer 2026
The mule is emerging as the defining shoe of summer 2026, highlighted across major runway shows in Paris. Designers such as Chanel and Dries Van Noten reinterpret the slip‑on with two‑tone square toes, satin embellishments, and sculptural silhouettes. The trend spans flat,...
Queen Camilla Steps Out in a Dark Pantsuit for a Prestigious Equestrian Event
Queen Camilla attended the Badminton Horse Trials in a dark, practical pantsuit, a departure from her usual skirt‑suit attire. She carried a navy‑quilted Chanel vanity bag and met with members of the Ebony Horse Club, the event’s official charity celebrating...
T&C Culture Watch: A New Floral Exhibit Opens at the New York Botanical Garden
Town & Country highlights a new exhibition at the New York Botanical Garden that revives the 1960s “flower power” ethos, originally coined by poet Allen Ginsberg. The show pairs the era’s psychedelic spirit with a curated selection of high‑end accessories, including...
Longevity Fanatics Are Seeking Out Stem Cells—But Is It Safe?
Stem‑cell clinics are expanding from medical treatment into high‑priced wellness and anti‑aging services, offering injections of mesenchymal cells, Wharton’s jelly, and MUSE pluripotent cells. Celebrities such as Cristiano Ronaldo and the Kardashians have popularized these unapproved therapies, prompting a surge in...
Is This the Death of Calorie Counting?
After years of meticulous calorie tracking, the author’s coach suggested a diet roughly 1,000 calories higher, signaling a broader industry shift away from strict calorie counting toward nutrient quality and satiety. Dietitians and experts now emphasize macros, ingredient quality, and...
Joan Collins Says Her Wallis Simpson Biopic Is a “Passion Project”
Joan Collins will star as Wallis Simpson in the upcoming biopic *My Duchess*, a project she describes as a lifelong passion. The film, written by Louise Fennell and directed by veteran filmmaker Mike Newell, focuses on Simpson’s final years in...
Are British Boarding Schools the Revolution American Students Need?
British boarding schools are courting American families through the Independent Schools Show, a traveling fair organized by Bonus MacFarlane Education. The recent New York event featured more than twenty schools and saw its audience double year‑on‑year, prompting plans to add a...