Mr. Bouley persuaded diners to put themselves in his hands, with no printed menu or specific number of courses. He wielded sorbets and vinegars to brightening the profile of restaurant food, which he considered overly dependent on butter and cream.
At US$1 million, the new Louis Vuitton bag is only for an elite clientele, but there have been more expensive pieces made over the years – so who designed them and how much did they cost?