Description
Town & Country Magazine – January 1985 – Carina K. Courtright Cover (No Label, VG Condition)
This January 1985 issue of Town & Country features Carina K. Courtright on the cover, representing a new ideal of international American beauty. With a cosmopolitan education spanning France, Germany, Switzerland, and Cornell University, Courtright’s elegance is matched only by her sophistication. Pictured in a hand-beaded Fabrice gown and styled with luxury products from Ralph Lauren, she captures the timeless charm of the Old West with modern polish. Photographed by Norman Parkinson, this issue blends fashion, heritage, and elite travel in true Town & Country fashion.
This magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. Protected in a clear sleeve, this item has been well-preserved and is ideal for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts of vintage society publications.
Cover Feature:
Carina K. Courtright
A true global citizen and multilingual beauty, Courtright graces the cover in Western-inspired couture, celebrating Americana with European poise. Her look is completed with Ralph Lauren skincare and makeup, creating an image both refined and adventurous.
Highlights Inside:
FEATURES
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“The January Chronicle” – M. Stannard Doyle
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“The Palm Springs Chronicle” – M. Stannard Doyle
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“Newsletter: Palm Springs” – Bruce David Colen
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“A Gala Weekend on the Brandywine” – Hugh Best
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“Petite Protocol” – Washington, D.C. society notes
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“Foreign Car Preview: Rating the ’85 Imports” – Don Vorderman
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“Cotton Bay’s Palmy Days” – Island life and leisure
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“Chips Off the Auction Block” – Ralph and Terry Kovel
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“Campus in Cairo” – Suzanne Wilding & Anthony Del Balso
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“Boom-Town Skiing” – Elizabeth Heilman
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“E Pluribus Onion” – A humorous take by James Villas
FASHION
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“The Best-Dressed Kids” – Produced by Mary Louise Norton & Barbara Landy
HEALTH & BEAUTY
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“Ysatis de Givenchy” – Fragrance feature
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“The Saga of the Courtright Kid” – Produced by Nancy Tuck Gardiner
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“Coco de Chanel”
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
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“At Home: Washington Preserved” – Victoria Geibel & Sandra McElwaine
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“Design & Decoration: The School of Madame Castaing” – Christopher Hemphill
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“Art & Antiques: The Art of the Small-Press Book” – Anita Shreve
REGULAR FEATURES
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Weddings (p. 16)
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Parties: Palm Beach Gala (p. 24)
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Carousel Ball (p. 164)
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Horoscopes by Patric Walker (p. 180)
Summary:
A richly layered issue that explores vintage fashion, upscale travel, and elite social gatherings—from Cairo to Cotton Bay to Palm Springs. This edition is a classic snapshot of 1980s luxury lifestyle and makes an excellent gift or collectible.
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