If you are -- or long to be -- part of the NYC social and moneyed scene, Quest is a must-read. Distributed around NYC, seemingly for free (though it has a $5 cover price), this sometimes snooty publication tracks the party scene with pages of pages of photos of dressed-up socialites and tuxedoed men, snapped by editor David Patrick Columbia at fetes and charity events. The magazine occasionally has a feature of some depth but mainly has light articles. For Luxist readers who love our "Estate of the Day" feature, Quest's Web site is great -- it is in magazine format and includes ads. That means you can scan ads featuring home listings in NYC, Connecticut, the Hamptons and so on, plus see ads for high-end jewelry, handbags, clothing, shoes, art galleries, luxury home accessories and cultural events. Click once on the page you want to view to make it bigger. You also can subscribe (tab at top of home page) if you want the hard copy ($36/one year/12 issues or $47.97/two years/24 issues).Posts with tag ads
Quest Magazine, for the NYC Social and Real Estate Scene
If you are -- or long to be -- part of the NYC social and moneyed scene, Quest is a must-read. Distributed around NYC, seemingly for free (though it has a $5 cover price), this sometimes snooty publication tracks the party scene with pages of pages of photos of dressed-up socialites and tuxedoed men, snapped by editor David Patrick Columbia at fetes and charity events. The magazine occasionally has a feature of some depth but mainly has light articles. For Luxist readers who love our "Estate of the Day" feature, Quest's Web site is great -- it is in magazine format and includes ads. That means you can scan ads featuring home listings in NYC, Connecticut, the Hamptons and so on, plus see ads for high-end jewelry, handbags, clothing, shoes, art galleries, luxury home accessories and cultural events. Click once on the page you want to view to make it bigger. You also can subscribe (tab at top of home page) if you want the hard copy ($36/one year/12 issues or $47.97/two years/24 issues).Want to write for Luxist?
If you ever gave any thought to writing for Luxist, this is your chance! We're looking for a luxe-loving writer to join our team! We are looking for someone willing to contribute a couple of posts per day on topics like fast cars, fancy furnishings, hot travel destinations, luxury gadgets, high-end wine, food and cigars. You should enjoy writing about topics like these and be capable of expressing yourself in a clear, engaging way. You don't have to be a professional writer, or even have your own blog, but it certainly doesn't hurt to be familiar with blogs and the style of writing we use. And for anyone who might still be wondering, we do pay our writers.
We're extremely flexible about the schedule, but we are looking for someone who can commit to writing several posts on a weekly or daily basis. To apply, we need:
- Three sample posts (original material, please, not links to existing posts on a blog)
- A few words about yourself and why you're interested in writing for us
- Your contact info
- Your location and scheduling, including a ballpark number of posts per week
No attachments, please. Put everything in the body of your email. Once your application is complete, send us an e-mail at leadsATluxistDOTcom.
$100,000 Cigarette Pack
Lucky Strike has been a popular cigarette brand since its founding in 1871, but to boost the popularity of the brand, BAT International has launched an advertising tour centered around a $100,000 pack of cigarettes that will be displayed at major international airports, where many duty-free cigarettes are purchased, for the remainder of the year. The pack is made of 18-ct white gold and features both a large ruby and a large diamond on the front. The rest of the package bears the traditional markings of retail packages, including a large health warning. The pack can be seen in Frankfurt in September, in Düsseldorf in November and Munich in December.
[via Born Rich]
Mariah's $1 Billion Assets
Mariah Carey has recently been chosen as the spokeswoman for Gillette's newest campaign, Legs of a Goddess. It wasn't mentioned how much Gillette is paying the singer for her role with them, but it must be quite a lot, as Carey has just taken out a $1 billion insurance policy on her legs. She isn't the first celebrity to insure a body part, but she is setting a new high standard with the amount of the policy. Other celebs who are putting a price on their legs include Heidi Klum ($1.2 million right leg, $1 million left), Betty Grable ($1 million), Jamie Lee Curtis ($1 million) and Fred Astaire ($75,000).
Hilary Swank Signs with Guerlain
Hilary Swank has been announced as the new face
of Guerlain. She will be both "muse and spokesperson" for the company
for the next three years. Lately it seems like every Best Actress Oscar winner has a fashion or cosmetics contract.
Charlize Theron does Dior, Julia Roberts is with Gianfranco Ferre, Halle Berry has done Versace, so whoever wins
this year better get ready for their fashion deal (well maybe not Judi Dench, fabulous though she is).
