Social Studies
Live from the Sneaker Gala, with Ed Markey and a Human Disco Ball
Boston’s heavy hitters were all at Big Night Live for what’s become affectionately known as “The Sneaker Gala,” despite the official (and somewhat unwieldy) name […]
The Clip-Clop of Manolo-and-Louboutin-Clad Hooves
A wise man once said, “There’s nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” Accordingly, the clip-clop of Manolo-and-Louboutin-clad […]
A Delightful Afternoon of Extended Pinkies and Bonhomie
The third annual Newbury Cup tea party took place at the Newbury Boston, where the ballroom overlooking the Public Garden was packed to capacity with […]
Cat Masks, “Dumb Money,” and Chicken Tenders in Champagne
It was an everyone-who’s-anyone sort of affair when bestseller machine Ben Mezrich and his wife, Tonya (Boston magazine’s style editor), hosted a VIP premiere of […]
The Great Hatsby Contest Meets the Best of Boston
Fascinators and picture hats, boaters and Borsalinos, and every other imaginable type of cranial adornment were on full display at the 26th annual Rose Garden […]
Greater Boston Party Pics: Here’s to the Ladies Who Lunch!
The crowd was appropriately dazzling at the Shine! Gala, a black-tie benefit for the nonprofit performing-arts organization Celebrity Series. Held at the Cyclorama at the […]
Overheard: “You Look Great! Is it Winter in Miami or Cosmetic Surgery?”
Boston’s swankiest cocktail reception took place in the Back Bay atrium adjoining Davio’s restaurant when Community Servings held its annual LifeSavor benefit. The charity, which […]
Celebrating Hokusai’s Influence at the Museum of Fine Arts
Pop quiz. Q: Where’s the largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan? A: The Museum of Fine Arts. Accordingly, it was like a trip […]
Shaking Money-Makers at the Boston Ballet’s Oceanic Siren Ball
Boston’s A-list didn’t need to jet off to St. Barth for a warm dip in the sea this winter, because Boston Ballet held its ocean-themed […]
Inside the Embrace Gala, a Black-Tie-And-Sneakers Soiree
Like the sculpture whose unveiling it was held to celebrate, the Embrace Gala was a grace note for Boston—a giant group hug across all walks […]
Back Bay Chatelaine Anne Fitzpatrick Channels Her Inner Isabella Stewart Gardner
Currently in first place for the “hostess with the mostest” category is Back Bay chatelaine Anne Fitzpatrick, who channeled her inner Isabella Stewart Gardner by […]
When the Prince and Princess of Wales Came to Boston
The Earthshot Prize Awards MGM Music Hall at Fenway December 2, 2022 The Prince and Princess of Wales took a risk in choosing Boston to […]
Dispatches from Boston’s Swankiest Parties
Seed Global Health 10-Year Anniversary Celebration InterContinental Boston November 7, 2022 “Teach a man to fish…” might as well be the tagline of Seed Global […]