MARCH The CULTURAL DIVIDE

CHIC TOTE

Chanel's novel twist on its coveted house "shopping bag" is a sophisticated and super-chic leather counterpart simply stamped with the iconic name. (chanel.com)

Colorful Expression

The Art Institute of Chicago's exhibition "Becoming Edvard Munch: Influence, Anxiety, and Myth" includes plenty of the swirling, eerily beautiful images that the Norwegian Expressionist is best known for, such as his masterpiece The Scream, but also many brighter, more literal scenes of late-19th-century life. They are juxtaposed with works by his contemporaries, including Monet, revealing some surprising parallels. (2/14-4/26; artic.edu)

Golden Anniversary

In celebration of Barbie's 50th birthday, interior designer Jonathan Adler unveils the Malibu Dream House, in California; Barbie plays host at the seaside haven with birthday festivities that include an intimate ladies-only tea and a very pink party on March 9 with music by DJ AM. (barbie.com)

ONE-STOP

Armani s new Fifth Avenue location has everything you might need to live la bella vita—from swimsuits and eveningwear to tea, cocktails, and sweet treats, sold at the Armani Dolci shop. (717 Fifth Ave., N.Y.C.)

Here Gomes the Fun

"Do something funny for money" was the philanthropic dictum issued to designer Stella McCartney, who created limited-edition T-shirts to benefit Comic Relief, a charity movement that helps Brits and Africans living in dire poverty. U.K. retailer TK Maxx will exclusively distribute the tees, which feature clownish red noses superimposed on celebrated people and cuddly animals. Thanks to such humanitarian efforts from the Beatles' progeny and other big hearts like hers, maybe money can buy love, (rednoseday.com)

Bulgari Benefits

Bulgari, with help from such friends as Sally Field, Ben Stiller, and Julianne Moore, celebrates its 125th anniversary with a limited-edition silver ring honoring the company's founder, Sotirio Bulgari. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Save the Children's Rewrite the Future campaign, devoted to education, (bulgari.com)

Fantasy Ride

After more than 70 years of automotive superstardom, the Phantom Corsair will be making a rare appearance this month, at the 14th annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance, Florida's high-octane carnival of vintage hatchbacks and hardtops. (3/13-3/15; ameliaconcours.org)