T&C Culture Watch: Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet Reimagines Atonement


Where are we going?

How do you translate a period drama into wordless movement? Chicago’s Joffrey Ballet will show us when it stages the U.S. premiere of Atonement, a dance adaptation of the Ian McEwan novel–turned–Oscar-winning film, at the Lyric Opera House (October 17-27). The subject matter is heavy, so afterward head to Gene & Georgetti’s, where a steak and a martini will help foster deep contemplation.


What are we wearing?

As history proves time and again, atonement is best delivered with a side of diamonds—especially when they come in a certain blue box. Look closely here and you’ll see that this Tiffany Eternity watch has a different cut of diamond (Asscher, emerald, heart, pear, marquise, etc.) to mark each hour. Even the crown is a mini version of the classic Tiffany engagement ring. So who’s sorry now?


Above: Tiffany & Co. Tiffany Blue Dial watch in white gold with diamonds, Tiffany Victoria Vine tennis bracelet ($62,500), and Diamond Vine Bypass ring ($23,900). Makeup by Claudia Lake. Model: Valentina at partsmodels.com

This story appears in the October 2024 issue of Town & Country. SUBSCRIBE NOW

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Leena Kim is an editor at Town & Country, where she covers travel, jewelry, education, weddings, and culture.


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