KELLY CLAMAN

The holidays are fast approaching, and after a year of turbulence around the world, my goal is simply to share a little extra love, joy, and inspiration with the people who mean the most to me. Here are a few of my favorite finds this season - gifts for the many unique personalities on our lists.

This week, the world lost a remarkable woman: Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother of Thailand, who has passed away at the age of 93. The world’s longest-reigning consort, she was one of the last royal figures of her generation, a generation that, much like Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II, devoted a lifetime to service, duty, and love for their country.

There’s nothing I love more than winding down with a good book at the end of a hectic day. Ever since childhood, reading has been my refuge—a way to get lost in captivating stories, explore new perspectives, and feel inspired by fresh ideas. This season, several highly anticipated books are being released that I’m so looking forward to diving into (and one I've just started that I can barely put down!). I’ll be sharing my reviews in the coming weeks but in the meantime, t

The classic white shirt is one of my favourite foundational pieces. It’s the ultimate wardrobe staple, blending timeless elegance with effortless versatility, and it transitions seamlessly from the office to more formal occasions.

It has been such a joy to see the Princess of Wales back in action this year following her treatment for cancer. From her attendance at the recent State Dinner in honour of President and Madame Macron of France to quieter visits to private patronages and causes close to her heart, Her Royal Highness has looked happy, healthy, and always so elegant.

I was asked not too long ago about the Windsor Uniform, a form of dress for male members of the royal family. It in fact has a fascinating history, having been worn in one form or another since the reign of George III and in one of his lesser-known books, “Windsor Revisited”, the Duke of Windsor discusses how the Uniform has been adapted since it’s inception to suit the changing times.

Kelly Claman's Little Guide to Detroit.If you ever happen to find yourself in this area, these are just a few spots that are worth a visit.

Last week, St Martin’s Press sent me an advance copy of Paul French’s newest book “Her Lotus Year: China, The Roaring Twenties and The Making of Wallis Simpson, which I have been dying to read ever since publication was first announced. The book, which will be released on November 12, 2024 examines Wallis Simpson’s long misrepresented year in China in 1924 following her separation from her first husband, Earl Winfield Spencer. At the time of the abdication crisis in 1936 and

Mainbocher, the first American to become a successful Paris couturier, is undoubtedly one of the unsung heroes of 20th Century fashion. Born Main Rousseau Bocher in 1890 on the west side of Chicago, Mainbocher would dress the most elegant women of his era including Mona Bismarck, Millicent Rogers, Elsie de Wolfe, Daisy Fellowes and the Duchess of Windsor, whose wedding dress he famously designed for her 1937 marriage to the former Edward VIII. Yet despite his exalted clientel

Last week King Charles announced that the signature dish for his upcoming Coronation Luncheon will be... Coronation Quiche! While I love a good quiche, the French pastry seems an odd choice on such a thoroughly British occasion, and it seems unlikely that Coronation Quiche will endure in quite the same way as his mother's inspired choice for her big day.

When Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary was born on April 21,1926, she was not expected to ever become Queen. Her father, the Duke of York, was the second son of George V and Queen Mary, while his elder brother Edward, Prince of Wales was heir to the throne, and in 1926 it was expected that Prince Edward would marry and have children of his own to succeed him. This allowed the Duke and Duchess of York a more private life with the freedom to devote themselves to their young fam

There have been endless comparisons over the past few years between The Duchess of Windsor and Meghan Markle. While Wallis certainly had her faults and may have held questionable political views, she never once, throughout her 36 year marriage to the Duke of Windsor, sought to deliberately and publicly insult her husband's family. Being twice-divorced and an American to boot, Wallis was unacceptable to the establishment as a prospective bride to the King in 1936, when divorce