Few names are as synonymous with “hostess” as Carolyne Roehm. A classic beauty who reigned at the top of 1980s New York society, Roehm has since gained renown as one of America’s most esteemed tastemakers, the author of a dozen coffee-table books about style and entertaining, and a gifted designer of everything from glamorous clothing to chic table linens. A member of the Salonniere 100, Roehm—who splits her time among homes in Manhattan; Sharon, Connecticut; and Charleston, South Carolina—has hosted unforgettable fêtes for members of the cognoscenti ranging from Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to Downton Abbey and Gosford Park creator Julian Fellowes.
