In department stores across the world, shoppers race up and down escalators with one mission: buy what they need and get out. But there’s a different breed of department stores where art galleries, libraries, and ATMs that dispense actual gold are the focus—and not poorly stocked shoe sections or pushy salespeople. Here are five department stores with features so awesome that shopping is just an after-thought. More»

Each year in ballrooms from Paris to St. Louis and everywhere in between, daughters from the world’s most elite families don white dresses for the ultimate coming-out party—the debutante ball. But this is not your average fête, steeped in tradition and antiquated rituals, these girls prepare for the ball by attending etiquette classes, taking ballroom dance lessons, and spending hours learning how to curtsey like the Queen. Without a candle lighting ceremony or a DJ booth in sight, the debutante ball is the most super of all Super Sweet 16's. Thinking of making your debut? Here’s a roundup of the best balls to come out at around the world.

PARIS - On Tuesday, Longchamp Artistic Director Sophie Delafontaine and designer Mary Katrantzou celebrated the designer's latest collaboration for Longchamp at colette in Paris. The facade of the store was covered in the colorful prints from the Mary Katrantzou for Longchamp collection, and a 3-foot-tall version of Longchamp's iconic Le Pilage bag was on display. Guests enjoyed champagne from bottles printed with the designer's "East Meets West" theme. More»

To celebrate the launch of Uncle Karl's new eponymous line with Net-A-Porter, KARL, five pop-up window shops are being unveiled across the globe in Paris, New York, London, Berlin and Sydney.

The fashion festivities kicked off in Paris, where a mysterious cube that appeared on Boulevard St. Germain was officially opened by Mr. Lagerfeld himself.  The interactive window display allowed customers to scan, shop, and win pieces from the affordable collection. More»

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Though it seems that the satellite "bit the dust," to use Noisey.com's (VICE's new music channel) own terms, and therefore prevented the audience from all over the world to enjoy the live streaming, Woodkid's first concert at the 1st floor of the majestuous Iron Lady (the Eiffel Tower, not Margaret...) was a huge success. More»

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While we were recovering from a Thanksgiving food coma this past Friday, the most glamorous, fairytale event of all was taking place across the pond-The Crillon Ball.  The city of lights played host to a flock of lucky young ladies as they "came out" at le Bal, with no shortage of cavaliers, champagne flutes and haute couture. Here's a look at this year's socialite roster and the past decade of dashing debutantes.

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Correction time! The last time we hit you with breaking Jonas Brother Birthday News (and we sincerely hope we're your go-to source for all things Jonas Brother Birthday-related), we may have incorrectly reported that Joe Jonas, who turned 22 in August, was the oldest Jonas Brother. We may have breaking news to the contrary, because it seems that Kevin Jonas celebrated his 24th birthday this weekend with a VIP bash at Chateau nightclub in Las Vegas. More»

After more than three decades of being a fashion muse, Loulou de la Falaise, died this November 5th. She is most recognized for the work she did with Yves Saint Laurent and Oscar de la Renta and for her bold style, which led to today's trends of chunky jewelry, statement pieces, and the sophisticated use of color. Her style stood out as bold and brave, but also mirrored her elegant life. Here's to you dear, you will always be, "the quintessential Rive Gauche haute bohémienne.” More»