She was known for her lavish parties and her marriage to one of the richest men in San Francisco. After he left her, she found a new purpose: visiting world leaders to plead for peace.
Category: High Society and Socialites
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Annabel Goldsmith, a Queen of British High Society, Dies at 91
Annabel’s, the club that Ms. Goldsmith’s first husband named after her, opened in the 1960s and is still one of London’s most exclusive nightspots.
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Jocelyne Wildenstein, Socialite and Tabloid ‘Catwoman,’ Dies at 79
Her lurid divorce from the wealthy scion of an art-world dynasty earned headlines. Her elaborate plastic surgeries brought even more attention.
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Can the Food Social Class Test Determine Your Social Standing?
By weighing in on 35 meal options, a popular online quiz claims it can determine your social standing. It might not be so simple.
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Ira von Fürstenberg, Jet-Setting Princess and Actress, Dies at 83
With her aristocratic lineage, high-profile husbands and famous friends, she embodied a chic life of luxury as an international social figure.
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“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” Brings Back High-Society Fashion
Ryan Murphy’s new series, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans,” recalls the fine art of getting dressed.
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Can Maxim’s Restaurant in Paris Reclaim It’s Cool After 130 Years?
That’s the hope at the restaurant Maxim’s in Paris, which recently started a new chapter after 130 years in business.