A D. Porthault champagne fête is one of those not to be missed events, and as one might imagine, having the super chic beauties, actress Kim Cattrall and Chairman Joan Carl on each arm was all one needed to take the chill out of a NYC Winter’s night! If you didn’t already know, Cattrall, who [...]
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Justin Williams
WIJW had the great pleasure of spending some time with indie fashion photographer, Justin Williams on his recent visit to New York City. We asked him a bit about his craft – The “lens acts as a teleporter of emotions” he told us with his disarmingly soothing Southern drawl – I seek “to make that [...]
Audacity
The Duke of Windsor is one of my major style influences – he often defied established fashion precepts, audaciously mixing patterns and materials with a rebellious, yet highly calculated eye. He was the style maverick of his day, and remains the model for many of today’s top designers. That being said, many men continue to [...]
Contemplative on the Cape
I’m photographed here enjoying the unimpeded views and soothing sounds of my friend’s ocean-side Cape Cod retreat. A change of environment like this can really help one to clear some of the internal chatter, allowing an opportunity to realign one’s thoughts, purpose, and direction. With a base of gratitude and appreciation for what is here [...]
James in the Hood
As much as I adore New York City I welcome the opportunity for a quick getaway – An invitation to spend the weekend at a friend’s Cape Cod beach retreat provided the perfect escape. We had a glorious time soaking up the sun, kayaking (I created quite a scandal kayaking in my white Dior speedo [...]
The Right Art
The right art can take a beautiful room to a whole new level and, just as easily, bad art can ruin a fabulous interior. I often help my clients with their art selections to guarantee that both the art and the interior are complimentary. I love the work of up-and-coming artists like Alexander Scott – [...]
