Everyone loves a legend. Trends may change with the season, but true icons are built to last. After 175 years of publication, it’s safe to say that Town & Country stands the test of time—but, we aren’t alone. This magazine has spent over a century cultivating a sense of taste that extends beyond generation, location, and background. From Chanel No. 5 to the perfect martini, some things never go out of style.
Here, the T&C team compiled 175 classics, including people, places, and things. So, re-read The Great Gatsby, plan a trip to Portofino, and spring for that new pair of slingback pumps. We’ll be here, ready for the next 175.
JEWELRY MOMENTS
The Medallion
Harry Styles can thank Sammy Davis Jr. for proving statement necklaces are not just for women. The singer's medallion became part of his signature look.
ABC Photo Archives//Getty ImagesThe Cartier Love Bracelet
A status symbol among a certain crowd, the Cartier Love Bracelet is an everyday staple for many celebrities, including Katie Holmes.
Brendon Thorne//Getty ImagesThe Oversized Diamond Earring
Lorraine Schwartz's diamond earrings, as worn by Beyoncé, make the argument that, when it comes to jewelry, the bigger the better.
Kevin Mazur//Getty ImagesThe Watch-Over-Shirt
The so-called "Rake of the Riveria," Gianni Agnelli, popularized wearing his wrist watch over his shirtsleeves, a style quirk made possible by tight Italian tailoring.
Mondadori Portfolio//Getty ImagesThe Van Cleef Alhambra
Van Cleef & Arpels's Alhambra collection brings good luck and is royally approved. Just ask Princess Caroline of Monaco.
Francis Apesteguy//Getty ImagesThe Bvlgari Serpenti
The world's most glamorous snake, Bvlgari's Serpenti, seen here on Diana Vreeland.
Ron Galella//Getty ImagesThe Initial Necklace
Anne Boleyn, ever the trendsetter, made initial necklaces popular for centuries to come.
Robert Alexander//Getty ImagesThe Crown
The only crown more famous than the Netflix show: Queen Elizabeth's Imperial State headpiece.
Tim Graham//Getty ImagesThe Sapphire Engagement Ring
Worn by Princess Diana and now Kate Middleton, the Garrard sapphire engagement ring is one of the world's most recognizable pieces of jewelry.
Tim Graham//Getty Images The Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff
Fifty years ago, Elsa Peretti designed her Bone Cuff, which has since graced the wrists of everyone from Liza Minelli to Margot Robbie.
Jack Mitchell//Getty ImagesThe Harry Winston Cluster Earrings
Inspired by a holly wreath, Harry Winston's Cluster earrings (as seen on Kerry Washington) bring much-needed sparkle to any red carpet look.
Ethan Miller//Getty ImagesThe Matching Set
Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection rivaled that of a princess, which seems only fitting for Hollywood royalty.
Barry King//Getty ImagesThe Tiffany Diamond
128.54 carats of sparkle, the Tiffany Diamond has only been worn publicly by four women, including Lady Gaga.
Jeff Kravitz//Getty ImagesHANDBAGS
Nancy Gonzalez The Clutch
Nancy Gonzalez The Clutch
Large Flamenco Bag in Nappa Calfskin
Boat and Tote in Dark Green, Medium
J.Mclaughlin The Basket Bag
Chanel The Chain Strap Bag
Saint Laurent The Crossbody Bag
Mini Leather Crossbody Bag
SHOES
Superga The Sneaker
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Women's Classic Low-Top Sneakers
Manolo Blahnik The Pump
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Maysale Suede Buckle Pumps
Le Monde Beryl The Velvet Slipper
Venetian Slipper Brick Velvet
Gianvito Rossi The Slingback
55mm Leather Slingback Pumps
Castñer The Espadrille
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Carina 100 Canvas Wedge Espadrilles
Roger Vivier The Mary Jane
Très Vivier Babies Patent Leather Ballet Flats
WARDROBE ESSENTIALS
Banana Republic The White Shirt
Banana Republic The White Shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren The Blazer
Double-Breasted Diagonal Wool Coat
Akris The Black Dress
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Brunello Cucinelli The Cashmere
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501® Original Fit Women's Jeans
Kellen Rabbit Felt Large Brim Hat
Saint James The Breton Top
Galathee II Breton Striped Top
PATTERNS
Molly Goddard Tartan Plaid
Aria Tartan-Wool Midi Kilt Skirt
Oscar de la Renta Tweed
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Gena Houndstooth Tweed-Knit Skirt
Mid-Length Skirt with Toile de Jouy Motif
Classic-Fit Ruffleneck Shirt in Liberty® Phoebe floral
Tay Fair Isle Cable-Knit Sweater
Williams Argyle Merino Wool-Blend Sweater
Amina belted ikat-print silk-crepe dress
MENSWEAR
Giorgio Armani The Suit
Giorgio Armani The Suit
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Loro Piana The Turtleneck
Turtleneck in Baby Cashmere
Tod's The Driving Shoe
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Gommino Full-Grain Leather Driving Shoes
Original Wayfarer Classic
Thom Browne The Oxford Shirt
Classic Button-Down Shirt
PERFUMES
CHANEL N°5 Eau De Parfum Spray
CHANEL N°5 Eau De Parfum Spray
FRDRIC MALLE Portrait of a Lady Parfum Spray
GUERLAIN Shalimar Eau de Parfum
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Diorissimo Eau de Toilette
VANITY CLASSICS
Guerlain The Red Lipstick
Guerlain The Red Lipstick
Rose Hermes Silky Blush Powder
Rouge Allure Ink Fusion Ultrawear Intense Matte Liquid Lip Colour
Hypnôse Drama Instant Volumizing Mascara
Chantecaille The Foundation
Eight Hour The Moisturizer
Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant
Westman Atelier The Bronzer
Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer
HAIRCARE
Revitalizing Volumizing Shampoo with Camellia Oil
Leonor Greyl The Hair Oil
Christophe Robin The Hair Mask
Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Innersense Organic Beauty The Styling Gel
Innersense Organic Beauty I Create Hold
WEDDINGS
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
Lady Diana Spencer & Prince Charles
July 29, 1981 in London, England.
Express Newspapers//Getty ImagesJacqueline Bouvier & John F. Kennedy
September 12, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island.
Bettmann//Getty ImagesGrace Kelly & Prince Rainier III
April 19, 1956 in Monaco-Ville, Monaco.
Bettmann//Getty ImagesBianca Perez Morena de Macias & Mick Jagger
May 12, 1971 in St. Tropez, France.
Reg Lancaster//Getty ImagesSusan Fales & Aaron Hill
May 31, 1997 in New York, New York.
Miki DuisterhofKate Middleton & Prince William
April 29, 2011 in London, England.
WPA Pool//Getty ImagesCornelia Vanderbilt & John F. A. Cecil
April 29, 1924 in Asheville, North Carolina.
Universal History Archive//Getty ImagesJetsun Pema & King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan
October 13, 2011 in Punakha, Bhutan.
Paula Bronstein//Getty ImagesJason Wu & Gustavo Rangel
April 8, 2016 in Tulum, Mexico.
Chellise Michael PhotographyHOME DECOR
Royal Crown Derby The Dinner Plate
Set of 6 Crystal Wine Glasses
Sheila Bridges The X Bench
X Bench in Harlem Toile De Jouy
Light Brown Large Trug Basket Set with Free Protector
Saber Midnight Large Velvet Pillow
Christofle The Silverware
Rubans Silverplate Flatware
BOOKS
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
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J.D. Salinger Franny and Zooey
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Donna Tartt The Secret History
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Tom Wolfe The Bonfire of the Vanities
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Colson Whitehead Sag Harbor
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Curtis Sittenfeld Prep: A Novel
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Edith Wharton The Age of Innocence
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice
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Joan Didion Slouching Towards Bethlehem
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MOVIES
Dead Poets Society
Francois Duhamel//Getty ImagesHamilton
Disney+Wall Street
Sunset Boulevard//Getty ImagesCrazy Rich Asians
Warner Brothers
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Donaldson Collection//Getty ImagesMetropolitan
New Line CinemaGrey Gardens
Tom Wargacki//Getty ImagesLove Story
Archive Photos//Getty ImagesTELEVISION SHOWS
Gossip Girl
Arnaldo Magnani//Getty ImagesDownton Abbey
Courtesy of PBSBridgerton
LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIXDynasty
Beverly Hills 90210
mikel roberts//Getty ImagesDuck Tales
A Different World
NBC//Getty ImagesBillions
Mark SeligerICONS
Audrey Hepburn
Hulton Archive//Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth II
Chris Jackson//Getty ImagesGrace Kelly
Bettmann//Getty ImagesNaomi Campbell
Desiree Navarro//Getty ImagesPrincess Diana
Anwar HusseinDiana Ross
Harry Langdon//Getty ImagesMartha Stewart
Arnold Turner//Getty ImagesIna Garten
Amanda Edwards//Getty ImagesTRAVEL DESTINATIONS
St. Tropez, France
Steve Lorillere//Getty ImagesGstaad, Switzerland
Avatar_023//Getty ImagesVirgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
alexeys//Getty ImagesPortofino, Italy
Markus Gebauer Photography//Getty ImagesSt. Barts
Sean Pavone//Getty ImagesPunta De Este, Uruguay
Paulo Hoeper//Getty ImagesCapri, Italy
Slim Aarons//Getty ImagesMontenegro
Rocky89//Getty ImagesCOCKTAILS
Pimm's Cup
A quintessentially British combination of Pimm's No. 1, lemonade, and fruit, Wimbledon's signature cocktail is a summertime essential.
GET THE RECIPE
bhofack2//Getty ImagesNegroni
MarianVejcik//Getty ImagesFrench 75
Nothing says celebration like a quintessential champagne cocktail.
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MaximFesenko//Getty ImagesMartini
From Bemelmans Bar to James Bond, there's no better test of a bartender's mettle than a perfect martini.
GET THE RECIPE
Lucas Ranzuglia//Getty ImagesHOSTESS GIFTS
lycette #VeryTandC Pillow
lycette #VeryTandC Pillow
Tiffany & Co. Paper Clip Playing Cards in a Leather Pouch
Roger & Gallet Bois D'Orange Perfumed Soaps
Cire Trudon Abd el Kader Scented Candle
Aedes de Venustas Rose Water
RESTAURANTS
Harry's Bar
Courtesy of CiprianiChez Panisse
Courtesy of Chez PanissePeter Luger Steak House
Courtesy of Peter LugerSpago
Michael Tran//Getty ImagesLe Diplomate
James C. JacksonPARTY SNACKS
Walter's Hot Dogs Pigs in a Blanket
William Poll Watercress Dip
Blackberry Farm Aged Cheddar Pimento
7-Layer Caramel Cake
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Myzel's Chocolates Myzel's Licorice
CARS
1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
Anadolu Agency//Getty Images1947 Cadillac Model 62
Keystone-France//Getty Images1955 300 SL Mercedes-Benz Gull-Wing
Hulton Archive//Getty Images1964 Porsche 911
Martyn LucyVolvo 1974 245 Turbo
Volvo Car USA1985 5-Series E28
BMW1995 McLaren F1 road car
Heritage Images//Getty Images2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid
Heritage Images//Getty Images
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