The DAEM x Basquiat Collaboration was inspired by Basquiat’s ability to create luxury and authentic dialogue from experiences born in the world around him. DAEM co-founders, Milo Dee and Michael Lofaso, who share Brooklyn roots with Basquiat, hope to create beautiful watches that delve deeper into the inspiration behind the design and feel the remarkable narratives behind Jean-Michel Basquiat’s journey. The watchmaking world is currently living through a boom of artist collaborations, with brands throughout the industry creating unique designs featuring artwork from high-profile painters. Few of these pairings, however, feel as organic or meaningful as the collaboration between new New York-

A working theory: Summer is a more favorable time to dress because we dress in themes. It is the same logic that makes festival culture or slumber parties or Halloween so appealing. We submit ourselves to the fantasy of slipping into identities that are either not our own or further double down on who we are or want to be. Never mind summer’s inherent competitive advantage with its pleasant weather, or that the themes we dress in are often tied to a universally favorable circumstance—vacation and the encircling matter of relaxation. If only we could find a theme to make dressing in and for the winter more joyful, perhaps then a fractured polar vortex distributing arctic air like it is a butt

Every celebrity on the planet seemed to be at Art Basel Miami Beach this year when Dior kicked off the annual art fair with a men’s fashion show on Tuesday night, and the front row was more star-studded than most fashion weeks. Polo Lifestyles’ publisher was among the front row crowd. Where else are you going to find Bella Hadid and Brienne of Tarth from Game of Thrones in the same room? Or the Canadian country musician Orville Peck, who keeps his face covered like Sia, chatting with the Columbian singer Maluma, who apparently recognized the man behind the fringe logo mask? Every country, creed, and reality television show was represented, from RuPaul’s Drag Race to Keeping Up With the Karda

Just steps from Florence’s famous Ponte Vecchio bridge sits Hotel Lungarno, the first of the Ferragamo family’s Lungarno Collection, a series of luxury hotels in Florence and Rome all with unique visions and identities. Hotel Lungarno is the most classic of the bunch, attracting international honeymooners and Italians alike. Coming off a recent renovation, the lobby now welcomes you with a comfortable lounge feel, new technology to expedite the check-in process and direct, breathtaking views of the Ponte Vecchio. The design reflects a subtle maritime theme with elegant river boat colors of white and blue. The light-filled spaces are enhanced by original art from several top names, including

Following the VIP crush of Art Basel Miami Beach’s opening salvo on Wednesday, sales continued at a clip later in the week, further indicating that the North American art market is fit and largely unaffected by churning global headlines. That was readily evident at Galerie Nordenhake, of Berlin, Stockholm, and Mexico City, where a large, luscious geometric abstraction by Stanley Whitney, Open Conversation (2019) sold in the $300,000-$400,000 range. Painterly abstraction was also in high gear at Los Angeles’s Marc Selwyn Fine Art, with octogenarian Frank Bowling’s mixed-media canvas Turmoil (2019) selling in the region of its $325,000 asking price. “There’s been a lot of attention on him,” sa

It’s been 32 years since Eddie Murphy brought the role of the charming, but naive, African prince to life in “Coming to America.” He just wrapped up filming the sequel, “Coming 2 America,” and hosted Saturday Night Live, which helped launch his comedy career, on Saturday, Dec. 21. His opening monologue was interrupted by Tracy Morgan, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock, the latter of whom noted he stopped by solely because his kids love Lizzo, who was performing on the show. “My kids love Lizzo, too,” Murphy shot back. Murphy joked about this career comeback(s), which also include a movie on Netflix called “Dolemite is my Name,” sharing that after the birth of his tenth child and first grandchild

Michael J. Snell, High Society contributor There are only a few select events that can pack a ballroom on a cold NYC winter evening. Perhaps the preview of a new designer collaboration or a meet and greet with an Insta celeb stand as perfect examples. This room was filled with individuals hoping to make difference this holiday and they did just that. Gathering at the iconic Cipriani on Wall Street, close to 1000 guests made the $2500 a-plate contribution to attend the 22nd annual Collaborating for a Cure Gala on behalf of the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation. The foundation is known for specializing in innovative research, they are pioneers in the fields related to genetics and metas

The AHPRC Festive League 2019 declared Dr A/Ankora polo team as its new champion. Al Habtoor Polo Resort and Club’s usual Friday Polo Picnic had a festive flair as picnic gazeboes were vibrant with Christmas décor where guests watched the match in picnic style. The annual Christmas Market was back with a variety of vendors that included chic jewelry, apparel, art décor, toys, fun games and much more. Food vendors on site catered to everyone’s sweet tooth. The children entertained themselves in a dedicated kids area by hopping in a huge bouncy castle or getting free pony rides assisted by Santa’s elf. Before the final match, a horse-riding Santa made his way across the field bearing gifts for

Team La Dolfina Sancor Seguros remains undefeated this year as well. With the victory over Ellerstina Johor, La Dolfina continued its winning streak at the 126th HSBC Argentine Open and staying at the top of the podium for seven consecutive years. After 32 undefeated matches, La Dolfina Sancor Seguros took the lead in Saturday’s 126th Argentine Open final with a clear 16-12 triumph against Ellerstina, winning the world’s most important polo tournament for the seventh year running, with ten teams with team handicaps between 28 and 40 goals and the most important players from Argentina, South Africa and Uruguay. In a highly competitive match, Team La Dolfina, who already won the Hurlingham Ope

In an emotionally charged final, Richard Mille defended its title in the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship Friday at Rio Grande Park. In front of a sold-out VIP tent, defending champion Richard Mille (Louis Jarrige, 3, Edouard Pan, 4, Pablo MacDonough, 10) held off two-time champion U.S. Polo Assn. in the final seconds for a thrilling 7-6 victory. Frenchman Louis Jarrige, turning in one of his finest career performances, was named Most Valuable Player after scoring a game-high four goals and playing well defensively. Delicioso, a 15-year-old bay gelding played by MacDonough, was the Polo Today Best Playing Pony. Barata, played by Ganzi, was the American Polo Horse Association Best Playi