Tuckernuck x Victoria Ratliff
Piper, YES!
HBO's The White Lotus is a soapy, divisive dramedy whose lingering vignettes sometimes feel like they've been crafted just for me.
I understand the critique - my group chats, podcasts, and brunches as of late since the Season 3 premiere have been filled with "Nothing's happening!" (reductive), "I don't get it!" (try, try again!), and "Why are the brothers kissing?" (fair!). Despite this discourse, I am an ardent admirer, and I think I can bifurcate this obsession down to two parts: my penchant for luxury travel and people.
This love affair with fine hospitality began early in life (thanks Mom and Dad!), but it hit its stride in December 2021. After three flights and 24-hours of economy seating, Carter and I finally landed in Bora Bora's land strip of an airport for our honeymoon. We boarded a private Andreyale yacht for the Bora Bora Four Seasons Resort, where upon setting foot in their impeccable lanai we were greeted with a refreshing cocktail - by name. I've been searching for this high that Mike White, writer and director of The White Lotus, perfectly portrayed in its Season 1's premiere ever since (coincidentally - or not - all of the three seasons of The White Lotus have been shot at Four Seasons properties). (fn 1. Do not ask me to stay in an AirBnB or cook our meals at home when we are vacationing. I do not want to come.)
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I also adore people. They fascinate me. The landscape of complaints about the series often amalgamate to critiques about the slow moving pace of the particularly early entries of the season (most White Lotus fans know by now that, aside from opening teases, none of the action really happens until the penultimate episode). But, this is where my enrapture hits a crescendo - I love a West Wing Walk and Talk, a Game of Thrones episode dedicated to politicking in drafty, dark castles.
The White Lotus is just Conclave, but with a caftan. And I hereby stand to elect Victoria Ratliff as our Cardinal Lawrence.
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Naturally, I, like everyone else, have been most enchanted with the inimitable Victoria Ratliff during the show's third installment. She is equal parts delusional and deceiving, and the cast has glowingly shared that she is essentially ripped from the Bravo screen.
And then, just when I didn't think I could be more intrigued and inspired, I saw this In Style article where the White Lotus costuming team pulled back the curtain, sharing that everyone's favorite Lorazepam lush found a muse near and dear to my heart: Tuckernuck.
If there is a third core tenant of my personality, beyond luxury travel and profiling people, it is, quite simply, Tuckernuck. Its annual sample sale is a revered High Holy Day in my household, and my two visits to their Georgetown storefront have, in alignment, felt like Mecca.
In sum, with this final part of the holy trinity no longer subliminally calling to me but right there in black and white print, I can finally confirm that the White Lotus has bewitched me - body and soul, and I love, I love - I love it.
Tuckernuck x Victoria Ratliff
From Taiwan to Thailand, these resort-ready Tuckernuck pieces are ready to take you to wherever your next "White Lotus" destination is - all of course, Victoria Ratliff approved.
