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Thom Browne's Subversive New Home Collections By Billy Fong The fashion Olympics recently occurred — and by that, we mean the cavalcade of gowns and tuxedos (generally avant-garde and on theme) that ascended the steps of the magnificent Gothic Revival building on Fifth Avenue for The Met Gala. Each year, the coolest of the celebutante clique turn to designer Thom Browne for his subversive and classically mid-century eye (think any costume created for a Hitchcock film like Rear Window) to create an ensemble. This year, that impressive roster included Alton Mason, Rebecca Ferguson, Cynthia Erivo, Jaden Smith, Steven Yeun, Queen Lafitah, Eboni Nichols, and Gigi Hadid. The cult of personality that follows Major Thom now has a moment to rejoice: He has created goods for the home. Yes, Thom Browne is now a lifestyle — one that would be appropriate for the lives of Sinatra and his Rat Packers, anyway. After 20 years of made-to-measure suits, ready-to-wear, and accessories (we adore all the pieces that reference his beloved dachshund, Hector), Browne launched a collection for Baccarat EMMA LOUISE SWANSON Thom Browne's yacht glasses, coupe, whiskey glasses, and whiskey carafe for Baccarat