Graydon Carter, an influential former editor of Vanity Fair, reflects on the lavish and limitless days of magazine publishing in his memoir, 'When the Going Was Good.' This period was characterized by immense creativity and a polished representation of culture. Carter's work shaped perspectives on lifestyle, cuisine, and the arts, positioning editors as key players in defining style. He contrasts this with today's landscape, questioning what is lost in the transition away from such expansive editorial influence and the era's unique charm.
Style rises from confidence in being one thing and not another, knowing when to join and when to pull back from the pack.
Graydon Carter, former editor of Vanity Fair, reflects on a prosperous era in magazines and its influence on style and culture.
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