Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2018 i Vanity Fair

This is Michelle Williams’s first Vanity Fair cover, and it comes at the right time. Michelle is one of the most exquisite actresses of her generation; I’ve followed her since her Dawson’s Creek days (though I was probably more of a Joey than a Jen) and have always admired her artistic choices. She has the ability to make herself believable on-screen in virtually any role—a talent complemented by her ability to keep the details of her off-screen life far from the spotlight. This year, though, the public spotlight found her, in the form of an outcry about pay inequity between her and a male co-star, tapping into a much bigger conversation about women’s worth and power in Hollywood. When I first met Michelle in Brooklyn this summer, we talked about…

WHAT TO GO SEE: The Wife WHO’S IN IT: Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, and Max Irons (son of Jeremy). WILL REMIND YOU OF: A great literary beach read. WHY NOW: Close asserts herself in this year’s Oscar race, playing a woman who’s lived too long in the shadow of her famous husband. WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT: In theaters August 17. WHAT TO TUNE IN TO: The Sinner, Season Two WHO’S IN IT: Bill Pullman, reprising his weary-detective role, and Carrie Coon. WILL REMIND YOU OF: True Detective meets The Bad Seed. WHY NOW: Burgeoning TV superstar Coon is involved in the second installment of this unexpectedly gripping crime series. WHEN YOU CAN SEE IT: Now on USA. WHAT TO STREAM: Minding the Gap WHO’S IN IT: Young filmmaker Bing Liu and…

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I am interested in a particular type of earring—the kind that functions not merely as a decorative accent but as a handsome object, worthy of the sort of dignity we impart to cuff links and neckties. Like this one: a tassel shaped like a feather duster, like a cheerleader’s pompom in repose. Photographed in black and white and worn by the Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil—commonly referred to, albeit lazily, as “India’s Frida Kahlo”—the piece of jewelry alters the portrait’s mood. It contradicts the strict line of Sher-Gil’s middle part; her straight, dark brows. It even seems to verify the artist’s potent knack for revealing sweet harmony born from discordance; something, perhaps, we are yearning for now. The enigmatic Sher-Gil, who died in 1941 at age 28 (likely due to a…

A drone’s-eye view of JR’s mural depicting the eye of a “Dreamer” named Mayra, installed on the gallery’s roof, in Lower Manhattan. Rain spritzes the roof til Alicia hits the keys Belafonte smiles “You’re so ballsy,” said Keys before performing a stripped-down version of her song “No One.” A tottering guest carrying two glasses of wine knocked a tiny train off this wall-mounted piece. It broke and jaws dropped.…

THE ESTABLISHMENTARIANS Stepien, a former Chris Christie adviser, and DeStefano, a former John Boehner staffer, head up the White House’s political operation. They’ve advised Trump not to get involved in Republican primaries. Trump seems to delight in ignoring their advice. THE FAMILY The children pressed Trump to appoint Brad Parscale as campaign manager. Jared and Ivanka have nudged Trump toward moderate positions on prison reform and family leave, to little effect. Jared is likely to assume a leading role in the campaign. THE OUTSIDERS Wary that Stepien and DeStefano are data-driven eggheads, Trump has turned to an outside group of 2016 campaign vets. Bannon and company have told Trump to go full maga, pushing child separation, trade wars, and travel bans.…

Three months before he died, I began to steal things from my father’s house. I wandered around barefoot and slipped objects into my pockets. I took blush, toothpaste, two chipped finger bowls in celadon blue, a bottle of nail polish, a pair of worn patent-leather ballet slippers, and four faded white pillowcases the color of old teeth. After stealing each item, I felt sated. I promised myself that this would be the last time. But soon the urge to take something else would arrive again like thirst. I tiptoed into my father’s room, careful to step over the creaky floorboard at the entrance. This room had been his study, when he could still climb the stairs, but he slept here now. He was propped up in bed, wearing shorts. His…

What is your idea of perfect happiness? The entire family being healthy, being on the set of Barry, and a rainbow trout on my line. What is your greatest fear? Being confined in a straitjacket. Which historical figure do you most identify with? Alexander Hamilton. I really admire the way he raps. What is the trait you most deplore in yourself? I can be pedantic at times. What is the trait you most deplore in others? The inability to listen. What is your greatest extravagance? Bespoke shirts. What is your favorite journey? To any fly-fishing stream in the world, or to anywhere in Italy. What do you consider the most overrated virtue? Gluttony—especially if you have a Burger Joint cheeseburger. On what occasion do you lie? When my children or…

For Vanity Fair’s fifth annual Style Issue, actress Michelle Williams graces the cover for the first time in her lengthy, award-winning career. Photographer Collier Schorr was commissioned to capture the special occasion, while, in another first, Samira Nasr made her debut as V.F.’s executive fashion director, styling the actress. “To come to Vanity Fair, work with Michelle, and be shooting with Collier is literally a dream come true,” she says. Schorr, who collaborated with Williams on this series of portraits, tells me, “Michelle kept coming back to the idea of playing a character she doesn’t usually get to play.” She adds, “This is an issue for women in Hollywood because the parts might be great, but they’re limited in scope.” Michelle’s daughter, Matilda, 12, stopped by the Greenpoint, Brooklyn, set…

“I was in tears by the end of your report about El Faro.” —Phyllis Heinly Leap of Faith Susan Jones Knape, Dallas, Texas Thank you for your excellent reporting about the emotional and physical harm inflicted on America’s young female gymnasts by Larry Nassar [“Spring Forward,” by Vanessa Grigoriadis, Summer]. As the founder of A Case for Women, an organization that educates women about their legal options, I know too well how hard it is for survivors of sexual abuse to speak up—and your coverage makes it easier. While you have accurately reported that Michigan State will settle with victims for $500 million, you have neglected to point out something of extraordinary importance. The settlement not only provides compensation for the women who have already spoken up; it also provides…

Three-time N.B.A. champion Andre Iguodala’s watch collection is so extensive that he likes to match his timepiece to the city he’s playing in. New York? Rolex Daytona in rose gold. Los Angeles? Diamond-encrusted Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Chicago? IWC Big Pilot’s Watch. At home, just outside Oakland, California, he likes the understated class of an all-black Panerai. “[My style] is kind of like my game,” he says. “Very versatile.” Wrist jewelry aside, Iguodala, who has graced the front rows of Dior and Lanvin shows, has also settled comfortably into an off-court uniform. “I have my Steve Jobs look,” he says, though he prefers blazers, jeans, and designer sneakers to mock turtlenecks. The athlete’s horology fixation is all-consuming: He revels in details like how many parts make up a particular model…

The Ultimate in Vegas Luxury Awaits When you think of Las Vegas, tales of wild excursions and bright neon lights on the legendary Strip may come to mind. However, you need only to look beyond the iconic Fountains at Bellagio Resort & Casino for a truly luxurious and elegant experience, complete with world-class dining and modern conveniences that make Bellagio feel like your most indulgent home away from home. The first Las Vegas resort and casino in AAA history to earn Five Diamond Status (AAA’s highest distinction, held by only a fraction of the world’s best hotels), Bellagio offers a luxury experience like no other. With a myriad of modern and spacious ultra-luxe suites available, Bellagio caters to all needs and occasions, whether it’s an entertainment-focused trip in the Executive…

It’s a cool June day in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, and seemingly everybody on DeKalb Avenue wants to say hi to Spike Lee. A woman smiles and waves as Lee and I squeeze past her flock of tiny children. People middle-aged or older and of various races—all of them, from the looks of it, old-school, no-bullshit New York types—nod our way. A couple of hipsterish white guys smile hello as we cross the street. A barkeep waves. Lee, 61, breezes through it all, talking and walking at an athletic pace. He’s got on Nike track pants and a red-and-black jacket emblazoned with the name of his production company, 40 Acres & A Mule, whose South Elliott Place headquarters we’re headed to. We pass Fort Greene Park’s rolling hillocks, specked with sunbathers,…

Amanda Fortini “The Change Agent” p. 148 A visiting lecturer at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Fortini spent two days with actress Michelle Williams, and was struck by the disparity between rumor and reality. “Williams is much stronger and savvier than the press has given her credit for,” Fortini says. K. Austin Collins “Virgil in the House” and “Citizen Spike” pp. 170, 134 V.F.’s film critic found himself fascinated by the “cult” surrounding designer Virgil Abloh. “It felt like every bar I went to, someone would inevitably drop his name,” he says. In “Citizen Spike,” Collins also catches up with Spike Lee as his new film, BlacKkKlansman, hits theaters this month. Miles Aldridge “In the Mood for Love” p. 162 The British photographer, whose works are exhibited in some…

For more from Laura Harrier’s photo shoot, visit VF.com. “I’m like, ‘We have to get off of this island! Spike Lee wants to meet me!’”Laura Harrier, 28, star of BlacKkKlansman V.F.’s Krista Smith speaks with Laura Harrier, who stars as Patrice, a Black Power activist, in Spike Lee’s new film. What is the process of auditioning for Spike Lee? It was totally unexpected. I was on vacation last summer, sitting on a beach in Greece, having a glass of rosé, and I get a phone call from a number I didn’t know. I picked up and I hear, “Laura, this is Spike Lee.” And I’m like, “We have to get off of this island! He wants to meet me!” I figured out how to get back to New York in…

KATE RECOMMENDS: French Exit by Patrick deWitt DeWitt’s latest is like a cross between a Feydeau farce and a Buñuel film as, one after another, eccentric characters enter an ever more claustrophobic apartment. DeWitt surprises at every turn. —K.A. JON RECOMMENDS: When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka It shouldn’t need demonstrating, yet again, that the dehumanization of people is wrong, but Otsuka’s masterful 2002 novel—with its family separations and internment camps—does just that.—J.M. V.F. RECOMMENDS: Transcription by Kate Atkinson Atkinson shows off her signature humor and versatility in her highly anticipated 10th novel, Transcription (Little, Brown), which centers on a young British woman entrenched in counter-fascist espionage at the beginning of W.W. II. PATRICK RECOMMENDS: The Reservoir Tapes by Jon McGregor A young tourist goes missing in a…

When even Donatella Versace, goddess of high glitz, announces, as she did this spring, “Fur? I am out of that,” you know you’re in the midst of a moment. Within the past year, the houses of Gucci, Michael Kors, Tom Ford, and Furla have pledged to reduce and eliminate the use of fur in future collections, joining the ranks of already fur-free Armani, Stella McCartney, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. And in a sweeping move, retailer Net-a-Porter announced last year it would no longer sell real fur to its 3.1 million luxury-loving customers. Accordingly, the fall 2018 runways were full of, well, fakes. In New York, Michael Kors delivered a trim leopard trench; in Milan, Gucci’s Alessandro Michele stayed true to Margot Tenenbaum with a clutch coat of…

Life may be an elaborate game of primogeniture, but not everyone comes out a winner in the end.…

“I’ve never worked in a hip restaurant—I’m just becoming hip now,” Missy Robbins jokes from her apartment, sporting the chic Tilit jumpsuit she now favors over chef whites. Hip is merely an aside to the 25 years of culinary wizardry (plus a pair of Michelin stars) Robbins brings to the table, making her Brooklyn hot spot Lilia one of the toughest reservations in town. Fresh off her James Beard award for N.Y.C.’s best chef, Robbins opens Misi this month, a pasta palace on the site of the former Domino Sugar factory, in Williamsburg.…

The actress and her impresario arrived in Paris in 1928. They claimed that she was already a prominent cinema star—in Berlin or Prague, it was never quite clear where—but no one had seen or heard of her before, and she was not a striking beauty. They said they had come to France to make a film, The Woman of the Hundred Faces. She called herself Maria Lani, and she was to play the lead. He, Maximilian Abramowicz, or Mac Ramo, or Maximilian Ilyin—he used all three names at various times—was to be the producer and writer. He said that his scenario called for portraits of her by different artists, and that the portraits would come alive, bursting out of their frames and onto the screen, each with its own distinct…