Hadley Meares

1 month ago | vanityfair.com | Hadley Meares

Undisputedly America’s “royal family,” the Kennedys today are a sprawling network of aunt, uncles, in-laws, and cousins. The Kennedy family have long been changemakers, champions of Democratic causes, and paragons of public service. But the Kennedy clan has been devastated by tragedy and scandal, leading to the enduring belief in the “Kennedy curse,” which has claimed the reputation or lives of many of its members. “Family is family,” John F. Kennedy Jr. once said.

1 month ago | hollywoodreporter.com | Hadley Meares

The elite of LA’s luxury Real Estate brokers crowded into the plush screening room of The London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills on Monday to view the hottest upcoming developments and sumptuous off-market properties. Quickly becoming a real estate rite of spring, The Upfronts, presented by The Society Group and the Wall Street Journal, gives high-powered brokers the opportunity to learn about the latest projects around the world.

1 month ago | lapublicpress.org | Hadley Meares

In the 1930s the tiny, man-made Terminal Island in San Pedro was home to 3,000 Japanese American fishermen and their families. The island bustled with activity. The men brought in  hauls of sardines from nighttime fishing runs and then delivered their catch to canneries. Their wives worked long hours in the canneries, cleaning and preparing tuna, sardines and other seafood.

2 months ago | vanityfair.com | Hadley Meares

For centuries, royal women and men have been known for their standout style. There was Princess Margaret’s mid-century collaboration with Dior, and Princess Caroline of Monaco and Charlotte Casiraghi maintain an ongoing relationship with Chanel. The royal wardrobe has also been used to make political statements: Think Queen Rania of Jordan’s liberated, feminist wardrobe.

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Hadley Meares

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."He was the greatest Western playwright of all time. His plays are still burned in our cultural memory and performed the world over. But William Shakespeare (1564-1616), the man, has remained an elusive figure. He left behind little documentation — no letters, no handwritten manuscripts, few contemporary accounts, and only six signatures, all spelled differently.