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Hermès opens its palatial new NYC store with a party for the ages

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Hermès opens its palatial new NYC store with a party for the ages

High luxury has a palatial new home. Hermès has unveiled one of its largest flagships in the world at 706 Madison Ave., in New York’s tony shopping corridor. The magnificent garden-topped store occupies three buildings — two townhouses and a historic Bank of New York outpost, built in the federalist style — and offers unprecedented … Read more

Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a farewell production for the ages

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Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was a farewell production for the ages

September 19, 2022 at 4:23 p.m. EDT Spectators positioned along London’s Horse Guards Parade watch live coverage of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral on a phone. (Sarah L. Voisin/The Washington Post) LONDON — There have been royal blockbusters before, but never a show quite like this. Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral was an intricately staged farewell production … Read more