175 people places and things


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


jackie in pearls
Jackie Kennedy’s pearls.
sammy davis jr appearing on 'chevrolet presents burt bacharach'
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.

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katie holmes attends mchappy day
The Cartier Love Bracelet

A status symbol among a certain crowd, the Cartier Love Bracelet is an everyday staple for many celebrities, including Katie Holmes.

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60th annual grammy awards  roaming show
The 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.

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gianni agnelli
The 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.

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princess caroline of monaco
The Van Cleef Alhambra

Van Cleef & Arpels's Alhambra collection brings good luck and is royally approved. Just ask Princess Caroline of Monaco.

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girls town of italy dinner fashion show
The Bvlgari Serpenti

The world's most glamorous snake, Bvlgari's Serpenti, seen here on Diana Vreeland.

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national portrait gallery, london
The Initial Necklace

Anne Boleyn, ever the trendsetter, made initial necklaces popular for centuries to come.

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queen state opening
The Crown

The only crown more famous than the Netflix show: Queen Elizabeth's Imperial State headpiece.

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diana rings watch earring
The 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.

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liza minnelli
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.

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kerry washington
The 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.

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elizabeth taylor
The Matching Set

Elizabeth Taylor's jewelry collection rivaled that of a princess, which seems only fitting for Hollywood royalty.

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lady gaga
The Tiffany Diamond

128.54 carats of sparkle, the Tiffany Diamond has only been worn publicly by four women, including Lady Gaga.

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HANDBAGS


Nancy Gonzalez The Clutch

The Clutch

Nancy Gonzalez The Clutch

$2,024 at Bergdorf Goodman
The Day Bag
Loewe The Day Bag

Large Flamenco Bag in Nappa Calfskin

The Tote Bag
L.L. Bean The Tote Bag

Boat and Tote in Dark Green, Medium

The Weekend Bag
Paravel The Weekend Bag

Main Line Duffle

The Luggage
Rimowa The Luggage

Classic Cabin Carry-On

The Basket Bag
J.Mclaughlin The Basket Bag

Candace Wicker Bag

The Monogram Bag
Moynat The Monogram Bag

Wheel BB

The Chain Strap Bag
Chanel The Chain Strap Bag

Classic Handbag

The Shoulder Bag
Fendi The Shoulder Bag

Baguette in Beige

The Crossbody Bag
Saint Laurent The Crossbody Bag

Mini Leather Crossbody Bag

SHOES


belgian shoes The Loafer

The Loafer

belgian shoes The Loafer

The Sneaker
Superga The Sneaker
Now 30% Off

Women's Classic Low-Top Sneakers

The Pump
Manolo Blahnik The Pump
Now 44% Off

Maysale Suede Buckle Pumps

The Ballet Flat
Margaux The Ballet Flat

The Demi in Scarlet

The Velvet Slipper
Le Monde Beryl The Velvet Slipper

Venetian Slipper Brick Velvet


The Sandal
K. Jacques The Sandal

Slingback Sandals

The Slingback
Gianvito Rossi The Slingback

55mm Leather Slingback Pumps

The Espadrille
Castñer The Espadrille
Now 50% Off

Carina 100 Canvas Wedge Espadrilles

The Mary Jane
Roger Vivier The Mary Jane

Très Vivier Babies Patent Leather Ballet Flats

WARDROBE ESSENTIALS


Banana Republic The White Shirt

The White Shirt

Banana Republic The White Shirt

The Blazer
Polo Ralph Lauren The Blazer

Stretch Wool Blazer

The Coat
Herno The Coat

Double-Breasted Diagonal Wool Coat

The Black Dress
Akris The Black Dress
Now 72% Off

Laser-Cut A-Line Dress

The Cashmere
Brunello Cucinelli The Cashmere
Now 60% Off

Nes Cashmere Sweater

The Denim
Levi's The Denim

501® Original Fit Women's Jeans

The Hat
Gigi Burris The Hat

Kellen Rabbit Felt Large Brim Hat

The Silk Scarf
Hermès The Silk Scarf

Eperon d'Or Scarf 45

The Breton Top
Saint James The Breton Top

Galathee II Breton Striped Top

The Cardigan
Kilte The Cardigan

The Maura Cardigan

PATTERNS


kate spade Gingham

Gingham

kate spade Gingham

Tartan Plaid
Molly Goddard Tartan Plaid

Aria Tartan-Wool Midi Kilt Skirt

Polka Dot
Tory Burch Polka Dot

Cora Dress

Tweed
Oscar de la Renta Tweed
Now 70% Off

Tweed Jacket

Houndstooth
Sandro Paris Houndstooth

Gena Houndstooth Tweed-Knit Skirt

Toile
Dior Toile

Mid-Length Skirt with Toile de Jouy Motif

Liberty Print
J.Crew Liberty Print

Classic-Fit Ruffleneck Shirt in Liberty® Phoebe floral

Fair Isle
Max Mara Fair Isle

Tay Fair Isle Cable-Knit Sweater

Argyle
Wales Bonner Argyle

Williams Argyle Merino Wool-Blend Sweater

Amina belted ikat-print silk-crepe dress

MENSWEAR


Giorgio Armani The Suit

The Suit

Giorgio Armani The Suit

Now 30% Off
The Turtleneck
Loro Piana The Turtleneck

Turtleneck in Baby Cashmere

The Driving Shoe
Tod's The Driving Shoe
Now 70% Off

Gommino Full-Grain Leather Driving Shoes

The Sunglasses
Ray-Ban The Sunglasses

Original Wayfarer Classic

The Oxford Shirt
Thom Browne The Oxford Shirt

Classic Button-Down Shirt

PERFUMES


CHANEL N°5 Eau De Parfum Spray

N°5 Eau De Parfum Spray

CHANEL N°5 Eau De Parfum Spray

Portrait of a Lady Parfum Spray
FRDRIC MALLE Portrait of a Lady Parfum Spray
Shalimar Eau de Parfum
GUERLAIN Shalimar Eau de Parfum
Now 15% Off
Diorissimo Eau de Toilette
Diorissimo Eau de Toilette

VANITY CLASSICS


Guerlain The Red Lipstick

The Red Lipstick

Guerlain The Red Lipstick

The Matte Blush
The Matte Blush

Rose Hermes Silky Blush Powder

The Matte Lip Color
The Matte Lip Color

Rouge Allure Ink Fusion Ultrawear Intense Matte Liquid Lip Colour

The Mascara
LANCME The Mascara

Hypnôse Drama Instant Volumizing Mascara

The Foundation
Chantecaille The Foundation

Future Skin

The Shimmery Blush
NARS The Shimmery Blush

Orgasm Blush

The Moisturizer
Eight Hour The Moisturizer

Eight Hour® Cream Skin Protectant

The Bronzer
Westman Atelier The Bronzer

Beauty Butter Powder Bronzer

HAIRCARE


Mason Pearson The Brush

The Brush

Mason Pearson The Brush

The Shampoo
Sisley Paris The Shampoo

Revitalizing Volumizing Shampoo with Camellia Oil

The Hair Oil
Leonor Greyl The Hair Oil

L’Huile de Leonor Greyl

The Hair Mask
Christophe Robin The Hair Mask

Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil

The Styling Gel
Innersense Organic Beauty The Styling Gel

Innersense Organic Beauty I Create Hold


WEDDINGS


prince harry  meghan markle
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle
prince charles  lady diana on wedding day
Lady Diana Spencer & Prince Charles

July 29, 1981 in London, England.

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john f and jackie kennedy cutting wedding cake
Jacqueline Bouvier & John F. Kennedy

September 12, 1953 in Newport, Rhode Island.

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princess grace and prince rainier
Grace Kelly & Prince Rainier III

April 19, 1956 in Monaco-Ville, Monaco.

Bettmann//Getty Images
jagger de macias wedding
Bianca Perez Morena de Macias & Mick Jagger

May 12, 1971 in St. Tropez, France.

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weddings
Susan Fales & Aaron Hill

May 31, 1997 in New York, New York.

Miki Duisterhof
royal wedding carriage procession to buckingham palace and departures
Kate Middleton & Prince William

April 29, 2011 in London, England.

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cornelia vanderbilt and john cecil, wedding day, asheville, north carolina, usa, april 29, 1924
Cornelia Vanderbilt & John F. A. Cecil

April 29, 1924 in Asheville, North Carolina.

Universal History Archive//Getty Images
bhutan celebrates as the king marries
Jetsun Pema & King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan

October 13, 2011 in Punakha, Bhutan.

Paula Bronstein//Getty Images
weddings
Jason Wu & Gustavo Rangel

April 8, 2016 in Tulum, Mexico.

Chellise Michael Photography

HOME DECOR


Tory Burch The Pitcher

The Pitcher

Tory Burch The Pitcher

The Sheets
Frette The Sheets

Bicolore Sheet Set

The Dinner Plate
Royal Crown Derby The Dinner Plate

Imari Dinner Plate

The Wine Glass
Baccarat The Wine Glass

Set of 6 Crystal Wine Glasses

The X Bench
Sheila Bridges The X Bench

X Bench in Harlem Toile De Jouy

The Basket
Longaberger The Basket

Light Brown Large Trug Basket Set with Free Protector

Saber Midnight Large Velvet Pillow

The Silverware
Christofle The Silverware

Rubans Silverplate Flatware

The Table Linens
SFERRA The Table Linens

Festival Table Linens

BOOKS


The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

Now 51% Off
Franny and Zooey
J.D. Salinger Franny and Zooey
Now 20% Off
The Secret History
Donna Tartt The Secret History
Now 57% Off
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Tom Wolfe The Bonfire of the Vanities
Now 47% Off
Sag Harbor
Colson Whitehead Sag Harbor
Now 33% Off
Prep: A Novel
Curtis Sittenfeld Prep: A Novel
Now 30% Off
The Age of Innocence
Edith Wharton The Age of Innocence
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen Pride and Prejudice
Now 38% Off
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Joan Didion Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Now 29% Off

MOVIES


film 'dead poets society' by peter weir
Dead Poets Society

Watch Now

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hamilton
Hamilton
Disney+
on the set of wall street
Wall Street
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crazy rich asians
Crazy Rich Asians
Warner Brothers


breakfast at tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's
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metropolitan, from left allison parisi, edward clements, 1990 new line cinemacourtesy everett collection
Metropolitan
New Line Cinema
big and little edie
Grey Gardens
Tom Wargacki//Getty Images
o'neal and macgraw
Love Story
Archive Photos//Getty Images

TELEVISION SHOWS


gossip girls in new york city
Gossip Girl

Watch Now

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downton abbey
Downton Abbey
Courtesy of PBS
bridgerton
Bridgerton
LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX
ear, coat, jewellery, formal wear, suit, interaction, necklace, conversation, stemware, wine glass,
Dynasty
cast of beverly hills, 90210
Beverly Hills 90210
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duck tales
Duck Tales
a different world
A Different World
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billions
Billions
Mark Seliger

ICONS


iman
Iman
audrey hepburn
Audrey Hepburn
Hulton Archive//Getty Images
queen elizabeth ii visits the east midlands
Queen Elizabeth II
Chris Jackson//Getty Images
grace kelly
Grace Kelly
Bettmann//Getty Images
2018 fragrance foundation awards
Naomi Campbell
Desiree Navarro//Getty Images
princess diana
Princess Diana
Anwar Hussein
diana ross portrait session
Diana Ross
Harry Langdon//Getty Images
netflix 2020 golden globes after party
Martha Stewart
Arnold Turner//Getty Images
ina garten
Ina Garten
Amanda Edwards//Getty Images

TRAVEL DESTINATIONS


palm beach, florida
Palm Beach, Florida
saint tropez vue de la citadelle
St. Tropez, France
Steve Lorillere//Getty Images
a beautiful view of the village in the swiss alps
Gstaad, Switzerland
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sunset on the tropical island
Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
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villa catalina in portofino
Portofino, Italy
Markus Gebauer Photography//Getty Images
steeple on st barts island
St. Barts
Sean Pavone//Getty Images
la mano de punta del este
Punta De Este, Uruguay
Paulo Hoeper//Getty Images
dining al fresco on capri
Capri, Italy
Slim Aarons//Getty Images
bay of kotor unesco world heritage site, our lady of the rocks church
Montenegro
Rocky89//Getty Images

COCKTAILS


Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

refreshing pimms cup cocktail
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

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cocktail negroni on a old  wooden board drink with gin, campari martini rosso and orange
Negroni

This bittersweet symphony was said to be a favorite of Jackie Kennedy, and who are we to argue?

GET THE RECIPE

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glass of a french 75 cocktail with berry standing on the bar counter
French 75

Nothing says celebration like a quintessential champagne cocktail.

GET THE RECIPE

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dry martini cocktail in vintage glass with jigger
Martini

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 Images

HOSTESS GIFTS


lycette #VeryTandC Pillow

#VeryTandC Pillow

lycette #VeryTandC Pillow

Paper Clip Playing Cards in a Leather Pouch
Tiffany & Co. Paper Clip Playing Cards in a Leather Pouch
Bois D'Orange Perfumed Soaps
Roger & Gallet Bois D'Orange Perfumed Soaps
Abd el Kader Scented Candle
Cire Trudon Abd el Kader Scented Candle
Aedes de Venustas Rose Water
Aedes de Venustas Rose Water

RESTAURANTS


Polo Lounge

Polo Lounge

Polo Lounge

harry's bar venice
Harry's Bar
Courtesy of Cipriani
chez panisse
Chez Panisse
Courtesy of Chez Panisse
peter luger
Peter Luger Steak House
Courtesy of Peter Luger
gelila assefa puck hosts celebration in honor of wolfgang puck receiving a star on the hollywood walk of fame
Spago
Michael Tran//Getty Images
le diplomate
Le Diplomate
James C. Jackson

PARTY SNACKS


Royal Ossetra Caviar

Royal Ossetra Caviar

Royal Ossetra Caviar

Pigs in a Blanket
Walter's Hot Dogs Pigs in a Blanket
Watercress Dip
William Poll Watercress Dip
Black & White Cookies
Black & White Cookies
Aged Cheddar Pimento
Blackberry Farm Aged Cheddar Pimento


Town & Country Nut Mix
Town & Country Nut Mix
7-Layer Caramel Cake
7-Layer Caramel Cake
Now 13% Off
Myzel's Licorice
Myzel's Chocolates Myzel's Licorice

CARS


1907 rollsroyce silver ghost
1907 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
the art of bugatti
1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic
Anadolu Agency//Getty Images
new cadillac factory outlet of the model 62, 5 passengers club cup, in 1947
1947 Cadillac Model 62
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300 sl mercedes benz 1955 gull wing
1955 300 SL Mercedes-Benz Gull-Wing
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1964 porsche 911 coupe
1964 Porsche 911
Martyn Lucy
volvo 1974 245 turbo
Volvo 1974 245 Turbo
Volvo Car USA
bmw 5 series e28
1985 5-Series E28
BMW
1995 mclaren f1 road car
1995 McLaren F1 road car
Heritage Images//Getty Images
2006 toyota prius hybrid
2006 Toyota Prius Hybrid
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