For decades, Deeda Blair has been known for her supremely original sense of style. A friend of Hubert de Givenchy and a staunch advocate for medical research, she’s moved with ease between the worlds of fashion and science. Now, with her book ‘Deeda Blair: Food, Flowers & Fantasy’ the preeminent hostess invites readers into her impeccable home for a taste of the elegant life. Just don’t ask her to share anything on social media. “Recently, I ran into something called Reels,” she says. “That was...an eye-opener. God. Instagram is seriously bad for your brain.” At the link in our bio, Blair opens up about her mission to destigmatize mental illness and reveals the secret behind her trademark bouffant. - #DeedaBlair Photographed by @JeffHenny Makeup: @rennobuko W 50TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE