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Jennifer Ashley Wright

Author & Historian

Jennifer Wright is the USA Today Bestselling author of seven popular history books, most recently Glitz, Glam and a Damn Good Time: How Mamie Fish, Queen of the Gilded Age, Partied Her Way to Power. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.

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A close-up portrait of Marchesa Luisa Casati, her face framed by her hands, wearing a fur-trimmed garment and her signature heavily kohl-lined eyes. The sepia-toned photograph captures an unusual stillness — intense but unperformed, unlike nearly every other image she left behind.

The Most Outrageous Woman Who Ever Spent a Fortune

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
A black-and-white photo of Brenda Frazier sitting in a balldown at her debutante.

Brenda Frazier, Debutante of the Century: The Dark Side of America’s Most Famous Socialite

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
A collage featuring photographs of celebrities, socialites, and fashionable guests attending various events and parties at The Pierre hotel in New York City over the past 95 years. The black-and-white and color images showcase elegant attire, joyful moments, and the timeless glamour associated with the legendary venue.

Iconic Moments from 95 Years of Glittering Galas at The Pierre

By Jennifer Ashley Wright

The Glamorous History of The Pierre: Manhattan’s Iconic Hotel Turns 95

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
Whiskey, anyone?

To Do in NYC: Drink Whiskey, Catch Bobbi Brown at the UN, Hear Tony Danza Croon

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
Masquerade Ball

This Week in NYC: Giving Hope Gala, Whitney Museum Party and More

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
Get out and vote this Election Day, Nov. 8

This Week in NYC: A Comedy Festival and a Gala for Yellowstone

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
The Central Park Conservancy is hosting an Autumn in New York Gala on Thursday where guests can party among the fall foliage.

To Do This Week: Be a Better Feminist at the Strand, The Plaza Hosts Masquerade Ball

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
Jennifer Garner speaks onstage at the 3rd Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala on November 17, 2015 in New York City.

To Do This Week: Jennifer Garner Emcees Gala, Pop Bottles at Rémy Martin Pop-Up

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
A couple disguised as dead poses at San Jeronimo Chicahualco cemetery in Metepec, Mexico during the commemoration of the Day of the dead.

To Do This Week: Taste of Seaport, Spa Week Kicks Off

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
Unleash the goddess.

To Do This Week: Flower Arranging Class, ‘Mr. Robot’ Hits The New Yorker Festival

By Jennifer Ashley Wright
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