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THE WEDDING I SSUE 90
MEANT TO BE
From France to Greece, California to Palm Beach, Quest
bears witness as couples tie the knot in churches, courtyards, and chapels by the sea. PRODUCED BY
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THE DRESS OF HER DREAMS
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ELIZABETH MEIGHER
Whether she’s a Princess Di or a more modern bride,
her wedding dress should reflect her own personal style, which is why we asked eight designers to share sketches of their favorite bridal looks.
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TALK TO US, HARRY
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Nothing says “marry me” quite like a diamond from
Harry Winston, but the jewelry house stands for so much more than engagement rings. Here, a look at its fabled past—and gleaming future.
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IN LOVE AROUND THE WORLD
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LILY HOAGLAND
You’ve managed to pull off the perfect wedding,
so now’s the time to reward yourself with the perfect honeymoon. From secluded beach hideaways to romantic cities, let your journey begin with our guide. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO
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THE FIRST LOOK
From trendsetting and tried-and-true salons to the greatest makeup,
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SOCIAL CALENDAR
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HARRY BENSON
Bumping into George Harrison and Patti Boyd on their honeymoon in 1966.
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OBSERVATIONS
Urging America to learn from history—not repeat it. BY TAKI THEODORACOPULOS
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CANTEENS
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FRESH FINDS
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DESIGN
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SHOPPING
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REAL ESTATE
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APPEARANCES
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YOUNG & THE GUEST LIST
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SNAPSHOT
Reporting back from the city’s greatest parties.
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Our monthly guide to benefits and events, from New York to Palm Beach.
Arlington Club is the Upper East Side’s answer to downtown. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO Gifts for brides and valentines. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER
Jennifer Garrigues’s Palm Beach showroom is model-perfect. BY ALEX R. TRAVERS Gracious Home sets the standard for a new retail experience.
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Nikki Field, realtor extraordinaire, on the highs and lows of the real estate market. The Palm Beach season is in full swing, and so is our reporter. BY HILARY GEARY Debs, chefs, and the cast of Girls.
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The romance and reality of Katharine and Philip Graham’s marriage. BY JIM HOAGLAND
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Above: The Gypsy Kings perform at the wedding of Constance Minc and Ralph Choufani during the reception after their wedding. Right: One of many stylish wedding gown sketches by Angel Sanchez.
A mystic Shape did move Behind me, and drew me backward by the hair; And a voice said in mastery, while I strove, “Guess now who holds thee?” “Death,” I said. But, there The silver answer rang… “Not Death, but Love.” ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING eloquently describes love as a primitive, unstoppable force. This might be a little heavy for the opener to our Weddings Issue, but there is a visceral beauty in her “Sonnets from the Portuguese” that every couple madly in love has experienced. For the couples in these pages, they have been amazed at the depth of their feelings for one another, and knew that the rest of their lives should be entwined. So why not throw a big, splashy party to celebrate! From Montana to Manhattan, France to the Bahamas, they gathered the other people they loved to mark the occasion. Daniel Cappello, Elizabeth Meigher, and I witnessed some of the most heartwarming, stunning, and splendid weddings this past year had to offer, and are happy to sneak in any readers who wanted to crash the festivities—metaphorically speaking, of course. Please be sure you’re invited before showing up to a wedding, or the bride will hurt you. Lucky for you, she won’t be able to run at full speed in her beautiful designer duds. Daniel Cappello looks at the creative forces behind those accoutrements, with sketches of gowns by Marchesa, Carolina Herrera, and many more. Then he follows up with happy newlyweds on their voyages de noces, looking at the lovely places they chose to spend their honeymoon. The sunny destinations sound like heaven while we’re stomping around the 18 QUEST
February slush in New York and wondering, “Can someone go on a honeymoon if they’re still single? Is that a thing yet?” Baubles for such important occasions are naturally needed, and some of the most famous and scintillating ones come from the legendary jeweler Harry Winston, which was recently acquired by the Swatch Group. From his amazing collection of historical gems, to the glamorous ladies who drape themselves with them, Mr. Winston’s legacy lives on through his company. And while a kiss may be grand, we all know who a girl really considers her best friend. So even those who believe that weddings are just another aspect of cultural hegemony have to appreciate the true feelings that are behind the unions and the aesthetical beauty the moments hold. Eclipsing the mundane, these days offer remarkable memories for all to hold dear. Also, champagne and cake.
Lily Hoagland
ON THE COVER: Constance Minc and Ralph Choufani on their wedding day in Louveniciennes, France, surrounded by their nieces and nephews. The bride is wearing a gorgeous dress by Celestina Agostino and the groom is wearing Ermenegildo Zegna. Photographed by Olivier Lalin.
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NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY DESPITE WHAT T.S. Eliot
wrote, January, not April, is the cruelest month—for us Social Diarists anyway, because it’s all quiet on the party line. It’s not that all New Yorkers withdrew to their apartments (although this writer did), but because many on the social scene left town for sunnier or snowier
climes. They go out west to Aspen and Vail, Sun Valley and Utah. And for sun, they go south to Miami or Palm Beach, Jamaica, St. Barth’s, and a million other places. Over the New Year’s Weekend the place to be for the boldfacers, and the wouldbe, could-be, might-be or
rootin’ tootin’ tycoons was, hands down: St. Barth’s. If this isn’t Society today, in the teens of the 21st century, I don’t know what is. And if you have a yacht, all the better. Although the Prime Minister of Qatar and the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich have the two
biggest. But waaay biggest, deeming all the other boys pikers. The Russky’s is the biggest: 557 feet to the Qatari’s 436 feet. Abramovich’s was built for him with a reported price tag around a half billion (that’s dollars) or more. This makes all the other milliondollar tubs look like rowboats.
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A Or pipsqueaks. You can imagine what it must be like for all those boys with the biggest egos. Mr. Abramovich is also famous for his New Year’s Eve party. This year Fergie and the Black Eyed Peas performed and the party cost a reportedly cool $8 million. But what’s money when you own the trees it grows on? The name of the game is celebrity, and although there’s no doubt a lot of fun to be had,(or at least the possibility), the elbows they’re rubbing are never strictly for the fun of it. Networking has many levels, and St. Barth’s over the New Year’s holiday weekend is just that, at the highest level in
the media and entertainment business. Now that may just sound like a lotta nonsense, but so’s a lotta networking anywhere anytime, and without the climate. They were everywhere you look. For example: Puff Daddy/P.Diddy, Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan Tatum, Ellen Degeneres and Portia De Rossi, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, Eddie Murphy, Jon Bon Jovi, Will Arnett, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Rupert and Wendi Murdoch, Ron Perelman, Steve Wynn, Jimmy Buffett, Brett Ratner; the aforementioned Mr. Abramovich and Dasha Zhukova, Guy Oseary, Michelle Alves, Kings of Leon,
Brian Grazer, Calvin Klein, Russell Simmons, Kimora Lee Simmons, Peter Brant and Stephanie Seymour, Rachel Zoe, L.A. Reid, Rick Rubin, Jack Dorsey, Sandy Gallin, Lorraine Bracco, Patrick Demarchelier, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosche, Richard Meier, Vito Schnabel, Lola Schnabel, Karlie Kloss, Lily Cole, Brian Atwood, Tamara Mellon, Michael Ovitz, Larry Gagosian, Andre Harrell, Aby Rosen and Samantha Boardman, Andrew Saffir, Daniel Benedict, Lawrence Bender, Ghislaine Maxwell, Jean Pigozzi, Olivia Palermo, Johannes Huebl, Nicholas Berggruen, Demi Moore
and Ashton Kutcher, and thousands more just like ’em. Well, sort of… And St. Barth’s is a great place to go, no matter who you are, especially when it’s cold up north. A lot of New Yorkers take places down there as soon as the glitterati vacate, and stay all through January and February and March. Yachts and media razzle dazzle aside, down among the sheltering palms, in little old Palm Beach, if any of the inhabitants even had a thought about St. Barth’s, it was to thank God “they didn’t come here.” It certainly wasn’t a ghost town, by any stretch. The hotels and oceanside mansions
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were filled to the brim with guests for the same big weekend. And the Coconuts convened for their annual traditional dance. This year’s party was affected by the death the Thursday before New Year’s of Bob Leidy, a prominent Palm Beacher who died at the age of 75. Leidy, a long-time supporter of the annual “meeting,” had been chairman, honorary chairman, and chairman emeritus, and you-name-it. A hail-fellow-well-met kind of guy, he was paid tribute to on that Monday night when the Coconuts eschewed their traditional white dinner jacket (with a red carnation) for 24 QUEST
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black. In his memory. Mr. Leidy, who started coming to Palm Beach when he was a kid with his parents, was married to (and later divorced from) Liza Pulitzer, Lily and Peter Pulitzer’s daughter, with whom he had two sons, Christopher and Bobby. He had known Liza all her life—as her mother Lily had known Bob Leidy all his life. The Palm Beach he knew was always very much a small town in that way. Out of the natural election of longevity and the meanderings of socio-economics, Bob Leidy was a reigning member of the town’s actual Old Guard—the crew who were in residence
back in the ’50s and ’60s when P.B. was more of a village, in a nadir of sorts after its long heyday that ended with the Second World War. It was a holiday destination, but mainy for families who had been going there for decades, or just to visit grandmother who still lived in the house her parents built back in the 1920s. In Bob Leidy’s youth and into his middle age, many of Palm Beach’s year-round residents were grandchildren and great-grandchildren of its earlier denizens. And although they socialized with and were often related to the winter residents, they were the core of the community. In the go-
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go ’60s, for example, it had lost its allure for the newer tycoons, (you could have bought some of the biggest houses for a song), and the Old Guard, many of whom were living on old trust funds and even less, could have cared less. Remember, Donald Trump bought Marjorie Meriweather Post’s Mar-aLago for practically nothing. She’d left it to the U.S. government. President Nixon briefly considered it for the official Presidiential Florida White House. But the numbercrunchers in the government decided it was too expensive to run. So for a minute there it was a white elephant (while
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broke trying. This was a town, like so many small American towns, where everyone knew one another, or at least knew where they lived. And all the newcomers wanted to know the locals because they still controlled the clubs and were good neighbors. (Another bit of P.B. history: Kitty Miller, one of the social doyennes of New York and London—daughter of investment banker Jules Bache and wife of international theatrical producer Gilbert Miller—took a house every season where she removed all of its furniture and sundries, and had the place completely redecorated from top to bottom, including putting
down a brand new lawn so that everything would look as perfect as she was “used to.”) Back to Bob Leidy. In his youth, he lived in Westchester County and by the time he was a very young man he’d migrated to Palm Beach, where he remained for most of his adult life. He was one of those guys who knew everybody— the butcher, the baker, the guy at the car wash. On the day of his memorial, some friends from Jupiter drove down and suddenly couldn’t find the church. Spotting a couple of cops as they drove into Palm Beach, they asked where the church was. One of the cops replied: “Oh you’re going to Bob Leidy’’s
funeral?” Uh-huh. “He was a great guy,” the cop said before giving them directions. “We’re gonna miss him.” He was a friend to many, old and new, as well as the young and the old, so a bridge has now been lost. He will be missed with fondness and affection by his fellow Palm Beachers. Otherwise, the big news on the last week of the Old Year was also a bonanza for realtors and buyers and sellers, setting records everywhere. Lots going for tens of millions that back in Bob Leidy’s day just sat there and gathered dust. Still whiling away in Palm Beach: Sharon Sondes and Geoffrey Thomas hosted a
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Sharon and her sister Maureen Oxenberg met Kathrine when we were teenagers in Monte Carlo. They lost touch over the years but were re-united at Earle and Carol Mack’s reunion bash at The Ritz in London last June. Sharon loves to give parties (ask anyone who lived in New York during its halcyon days during the ’70s and ’80s), so she, Geoffrey, and I were thrilled to be able to give Kathrine and Peter a good-bye party before they left to spend a month in the Bahamas. Among the guests were Pauline Pitt and Jerry Seay, Terry Kramer and Nick Simunek, Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, Hasheem and Kate Khosrovani, Bill Eubanks, Mona de Sayve, Emma
Wolbach, Nadine Kalachnikoff and Lars Bolander, Maureen and Bobby Oxenberg, Harry and Gigi Benson. For a lot of us former New York Sondes party guests, a divine buffet prepared by her fabulous housekeeper, Luz, is reason enough to not miss Sharon’s invitations. For the Kathrine/Peter farewell party, Luz made one of Sharon’s all time favorite meals reminiscent of the old ‘21.’ There was a Shrimp Salad, followed by Chicken Hash ‘21’ with Wild Rice and Cranberries, Creamed Spinach, Roasted Baby Red, Yellow, and Orange Peppers, and a big chopped salad with Lorenzo dressing. A lot the vegetables and fruits Luz used, such as papayas, mangoes, lemons, and bananas, are grown right
on the property. The avocado in the salad came from a tree Sharon started as a pit! Dessert was her signature ice cream bars, including the newest frozen Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove and mini HäagenDazs popsicles. All washed down with delicious wines and champagne for the many toasts at the end of the dinner. Meanwhile, back in the snowless big town. September Song. Speculation continues and grows about the marital future of Leonard Lauder, whose wife, the great Evelyn, died a year and a half go. In just a couple of days, both The Daily Mail (London) and the New York Post have run a story about “the billionaire chairman emeritus of Estée Lauder is
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dating Linda Johnson, the president and CEO of the Brooklyn Public Library.” There has been a lot of speculation about who was “chasing after” the billionaire widower ($7.9 billion according to the Daily Mail). I’ve seen Mr. Lauder at lunch and dinner with several attractive and interesting women. Aside from his great fortune, he’s a great catch just from the record of his marriage to Evelyn: a devoted partner, diligently supportive, actively philanthropic; a man who likes people, and looks like he sincerely enjoys the social activity as well as the cultural events of the city. The Post 30 QUEST
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pointed out that Ms. Johnson is quite a bit younger although after fifty—she’s a reported 54—almost everyone is “younger.” So it’s all relative. None of the speculation means anything other than the man and his dates are enjoying each other’s company. Up On Park Avenue: It was before the wake-up time for this night owl, but one morning early last month, Jon Tisch and Andrew Tisch hosted the Inaugural Loews Regency Power Breakfast Event at Park Avenue Winter—the restaurant on the southeast corner of Park Avenue and 63rd Street that changes its name with the season. Now
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it will also be the temporary location for the Regency’s (61st and Park) famous Power Breakfast because the hotel is undergoing a year-long renovation. Jon Tisch, if you didn’t know, is the chairman of Loew’s Hotels. His cousin Andrew Tisch is the co-chair of Loews Corporation, which was founded by their fathers— the brothers Larry and Bob Tisch. When they announced they were closing down the Regency for a year everyone panicked: where would all those high-powered New York breakfast boys and girls go for their sunrise business deals? The Tisches had no
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intention of deserting their loyal customers. On this particular morning, Park Avenue Winter (which will become Park Avenue Spring in another few weeks) was chocka-block with the usual power crowd, including political and business leaders like Senator Charles Schumer; MTA CEO Joseph Lhota; New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly; Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins; Lizzie (Mrs. Jon) Tisch; Bloomingdale’s CEO Michael Gould; Alexandra Lebenthal; Eric Gioia; Gael Greene; and Park Avenue Winter’s Alan and Michael Stillman, and scores more just like ’em.
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A Jon Tisch opened the occasion, welcoming the Regency’s Power Breakfast family and remarking that the neighborhood was happy to have some temporary relief from the sluggish southbound traffic on Park Avenue while the hotel is closed. This is the first time the Loews Regency has closed for a major renovation since it opened in 1962, and they’ve had a loyal breakfast following dating back a half century, with many of their clientele among the second and third generation of some families. It’s a New York landmark. By mid-month it felt like June in January. Or something like that. It’s not cold at 50
degrees at 10:30 pm on a Sunday night in mid-January. The night before, it was even warmer. And there was a heavy fog—or what in L.A. they call a marine layer—over the city. Made your eyes water with the slightest slightest sting. I had just read that morning about the dangerous air pollution in Beijing. Watch out. On a Friday afternoon, I ran some errands and picked up some food for the weekend. Leaving Eli’s on Third Avenue and 80th Street, I hailed cab coming up the avenue, and signaled him with my hand to turn east onto 80th. Which he did. As I turned and reached for the handle and opened the car
door, a young woman (I’d guess in her 20s), came up suddenly from behind, making a dangerously abrupt stop. She narrowly missed hitting me and the car, and narrowly missed injuring herself. Surprised by her sudden presence, I instinctively halfshut the opened car door, and directed her to pass. “No, you go ahead,” she said, waiting impatiently. I motioned her to go first. She did. Then I got into the cab. Before I closed the door, the driver said: “Can you believe that!!??” He told me that the week before on Lexington Avenue in the 20s, he witnessed some bicyclist (also a young woman)
doing the same thing. Darting from out of nowhere, she was turning a corner at the same time a dump truck was slowly turning also. In her misjudgment of time and space, she cut off the dump truck and made a dash to get ahead of him. In her misjudgment, she left no space for the driver of the eight-ton vehicle to stop for her: she disappeared under the truck. Forever… Many New Yorkers these days are taking such risks with themselves and often at the expense of others. It’s another version of the “noticing very little” that I was referring to above. People get hit by these bicyclists all the time. The bicyclists get hit too.
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The same goes for pedestrians. Walking into traffic without looking to see if any car (or bicycle) is coming, walking against the light, standing far out into the roadway while looking for a cab, driving a bicycle into an opening door of a car that has obviously stopped. These are all fairly new forms of public behavior in the city and they are taking on epidemic proportions, developing into major patterns that are dangerous to our safety and our health, public and private. Most of it is unconscious and unintended—people looking at their cell phones, focused on 34 QUEST
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something else, bicyclists in a hurry, late for an appointment or just plain-old romancing one’s ego. When the matter is pointed out, they often reject it with “pedestrians have the right of way” (that’s when they’re nice). That evidently includes bicycles. Both Mayor Bloomberg and former Mayor Giuliani (“Mayor Bloomberg said…, Mayor Giuliani said…”) have been credited with that notion of “right-of-way,” alleged to have publicly stated such. I don’t know; I never heard or read of either man saying it. But I’ve been told that more than once. While I don’t know either man personally,
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I am certain they both look both ways before crossing any city street or walking into traffic. It is, after all, one of the first lessons in nature for all creatures great and small, taught by the parent. At least, it used to be. The matter with most people’s attitudes today is they feel they’re not responsible; it’s a negligence of responsibility, not only to oneself but to everyone else. Many who are aware of this social phenomenon attribute it to “entitlement.” It is becoming a plague on our social conduct with one another that can only get worse. It is epidemic like some bizarre latent
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anarchy developing. Moving on. I haven’t been following “Downton Abbey” every week, although I did catch the second episode of the new season. That night’s show opened with the family dealing with father’s recent financial disaster. They were going to lose the house. And have to move (to a not-quiteas-big house). I knew that wasn’t a possible outcome script-wise, if for no other reason than it’s only the second show of the season, and the house is the name of the show. And the family would not be nearly as interesting in some small house with no (or very few)
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Sunday night, mid-month Susan Fales-Hill, Peter Lyden, and Joel Freyberg hosted a “Downton Abbey Viewing Party” in the Lambs Club, mezzanine level of the Chatwal on 130 West 44th Street. Dress code was “Sunday Casual or Downton Chic.” After cocktails and dinner, the guests moved to the Stanford White Studio in the hotel, to watch the show. I missed the evening/event, uncertain if I wanted to watch (since I hadn’t developed the habit). Although watching it in a room designed by Stanford White, a man of that previous age, must have been an interesting slant to witnessing the show. Quiet or not, New Yorkers
moving forward. At three o’clock on a Monday afteroon, in the Central Park West apartment of Sarah Frank, a group of supporters of the New York Theatre Ballet’s upcoming first-time fundraiser “Bark! In The Park” gathered to hear a preview of a new children’s ballet with story and music composed by Karen LeFrak. The actual ballet was performed earlier this month (February 5th) at El Museo Del Barrio on Fifth Avenue and 105th Street. The late afternoon/early evening event was a family-friendly benefit. The performance took place at 5pm, followed by a kidfriendly buffet, supper, fun and games, and dance lessons.
Co-chairs are those mothers of invention, Muffie Potter Aston, Sarah Frank, Yaz Hernandez, Cynthia Lufkin, Gillian Miniter, Nancy Missett, Hilary Geary Ross, and Kathy Thomas. Our hostess on the earlier Monday afternoon gathering, Sarah Frank, is on the Board of the Theatre of the New York Ballet Theatre, which was founded by its artistic director, Diana Byer, in 1978. She told us tha it was the late Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, who suggested they do something special with their company to interest children in ballet, like cut some of the classics down to one act and perform for children. Henson’s idea provided
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A great impetus. Today, the New York Theatre Ballet Company is a leader in developing new interest in ballet by the very young generation in New York City public schools. Sarah Frank talked about one young principal dancer today who was first introduced to ballet when he was seven years old by a performance of the Ballet Theatre Company. Karen LeFrak is very well known in social and philanthropic circles here in New York, where she is very active as the wife of real estate magnate Richard LeFrak, and as a writer of children’s books (having to do with horses and with dogs) and as a breeder of Blue Ribbon championship Standard Poodles. Less well known is her lifelong commitment to the piano and musical composition. In May 2008, her original
ballet score “Cake,” based on the life of Marie-Antoinette, had its premiere with the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. It was also performed at Guild Hall in East Hampton and at the Long Island Mozart Chamber Music Festival. Two years later, in 2010, her second ballet “Pavlovsk” premiered with the ABT2 in New York and continues to tour across America and Europe. In April of last year the ABT performed another composition of LeFrak’s for choreographer Jiri Bubenicek, “Gentle Memories.” The piece had its Russian premiere that September with prima ballerina Yekaterina Kondaurova. Karen introduced pianist Michael Scales (also for the New York Theatre Ballet), and Chase Brock, who created the choreography, and then
she presented an outline of the story, accompanied by Michael Scales performing LeFrak’s composition. Among the guests at the Frank apartment: Duane Hampton, Leelee Brown, Pamela Fiori, Daisy Soros, Somers Farkas, Jamee Gregory, CeCe Cord, Kathleen Hearst, Hilary Geary Ross, Marjorie Reed Gordon, Sharon Handler, Michele Gerber Klein, Amy Fine Collins, Helen Lee Schifter, Kamie Lightburn, Noreen Buckfire, Melissa Berkelhammer, Helen O’Hagan, and the Company’s founder, Diana Byer. On a Wednesday night I went to one of the few gala benefits I was invited to last month—and a spectacular success it was: The National Audubon Society’s annual Gala Dinner at the Plaza. I
first heard about it from Dan Lufkin when we ran into each other at Michael’s a couple of weeks before. Dan and his wife, Cynthia, have been very involved with the National Audubon Society for some time. I didn’t know when he invited me that this dinner would also mark the Dan W. Lufkin Prize for Environmental Leadership being awarded for the first time. The Lufkin Prize is $100,000. The annual dinner also presents an Audubon Medal—although not necessarily annually—which is given in recognition of outstanding achievement and influence in conservation and environmental protection. First presented in 1947, among its distinguished recipients are Laurance Rockefeller, William O. Douglas, John
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grand conservationist as all New Yorkers and everyone knows about her New York Restoration Project, Bette Midler came out to entertain the troops. Midler’s just got that way about her that makes you smile, even laugh just to see her up there and to watch her. It’s her big, bright eternal smile, her tootsie strut, and then when she sings… Because of the night, she told us, all her songs would be about birds. There were three: “Skylark” by Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael, “When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob-bobbobbing Along,” which we were invited to sing along with on the reprise of the lyric, and I can’t remember the third tune, except Midler made it famous and it’s beautiful. That was the night. It was a good one. Good to know, good to learn. u
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On February 1, the 58th annual Viennese Opera Ball will take place at the Waldorf=Astoria, held under the auspices of the U.S.-Austrian Chamber of Commerce at 8 p.m. It promises to be a fabulous party complete with dance, theater, and opera. For more information, call 212.725.7707.
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The 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast will host its luncheon at Club Colette at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561.383.1144.
The Society of MSKCC will host its associates luncheon at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Café SFA at noon. For more information, call 212.639.2103.
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The 2013 Viennese Opera Ball will be held at the Waldorf=Astoria. For more information, call 212.725.7707.
Bark! In the Park New York will showcase its ballet at El Museo at 5 p.m. For more information, call 203.298.4722.
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MorseLife’s lunch will take place at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561.832.2600.
The American Red Cross will host its 56th International Red Cross Ball at The Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.650.9105.
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The UJA-Federation’s event will take place at Ajna Bar at 8 p.m. For more information, call 212.836.1208.
Palm Beach Day Academy will be at The Breakers at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.655.1188.
CARING FOR SENIORS
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MARVEL AT MAGNIFICENCE
The Norton Museum of Art’s Bal des Arts will take place at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.5196.
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DANCE FOR A CAUSE
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will host its gala at The Breakers at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 646.497.2606.
The Town of Palm Beach United Way will present a cocktail reception with hosts Bill and Norma Tiefel at Sabadell Bank and Trust at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561.655.1919. 58 QUEST
On February 8, the American Red Cross will celebrate its International Red Cross Ball hosted by Ambassador Mary M. Ourisman at The Breakers a 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.580.0835.
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BISHOP’S GALA
Catholic Charities will put on its annual Gala at The Breakers at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.630.2695.
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PRESERVING HISTORY
The Daughters of the American Revolution will host a luncheon at The Chesterfield at noon. For more information, call 202.628.1776. MAKING MUSIC
The New York Philharmonic will celebrate its Chinese New Year Gala at Avery Fisher Hall at 6 p.m. For more information, call 212.875.5707.
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SUPERB SOIRÉE
The French Heritage Society will host its Palm Beach dinner at Club Colette at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.759.6846.
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SAVE THE ‘GLADES
The Everglades Foundation will host its annual benefit at The Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.245.6570
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A LOOK BACK AT QUEST
Wally Findlay Galleries will present a 25-year retrospective, “Quest: Faces In Time,” at its Palm Beach Gallery at 6 p.m. By invitation only. 561.655.2090.
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DOYENNES OF DINNER
Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Palm Beach will host a dinner at The Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 617.424.4300.
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FANTASTIC FASHION ADVANCING SCIENCE
Rockefeller University will host its Celebrating Science benefit at the Caspary Auditorium at 6 p.m. For more information, call 212.327.8696.
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DRAW BACK YOUR BOW
The American Heart Association will host its annual Heart Ball at The Breakers at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.697.6607. PEACE AND RECONCILIATION
The American Ireland Fund Palm Beach will put on its annual dinner dance at The Breakers at 7
POSH Palm Beach will celebrate its 2013 Gala at Club Colette at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.828.1522.
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On February 13, Rockefeller University Parents and Science Organization will host its Celebrating Science Benefit at the Caspary Auditorium at Rockefeller University. For more information, call 212.327.8696.
ART AND SOUL
Christie’s International Auction House will host its annual Heart and Soul Charitable Fund Gala Auction at Christie’s New York at 6 p.m. For more information, call 917.463.3998
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BEAUX ARTS
The Flagler Museum will celebrate
its Society Ball at the museum at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.655.2833.
CHIC CONSERVATISM DISCOVERING CURES
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will host its Discovery Ball at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 7 p.m. For more information, call 617.632.3000.
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The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will hold its annual dinner dance at The Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.0731.
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TAKE THE STAGE
Harlem’s Dance Theatre will host its gala at the Mandarin Oriental at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 212.928.8090.
The Riedel and Rivka dance companies will put on a special performance at the Ailey Citigroup Theater at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 212.405.9000.
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The Jewish Museum will celebrate its Purim Ball at the Park Avenue Armory at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.423.3200.
The Hospice of Palm Beach will host a dinner at the Wally Findlay Galleries at 6:30 p.m For more information, call 561.655.2090.
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On February 16, Wally Findlay Galleries will host Quest‘s anniversary exhibition in Palm Beach. For more information, call 561.655.2090.
MARCH 1
Massachusetts General Hospital will host its luncheon at the home of Michele and Howard Kessler at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 617.724.8799.
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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY THE BEATLES were on top of the world when George Harrison married Patti Boyd in London on January 21, 1966. It was a big news story, and headlines shouted that the marriage broke the hearts of a million girls. And I guess it did. Patti, a 19-year-old, waif-like fashion model, was a Vogue cover girl and the face of Smith Crisps, which is a British brand of potato chips. Cast in the Beatles’ film A Hard Day’s Night, most of which was filmed on a London train, she spoke only one word: “Prisoners?” But that was enough to intrigue George and set into motion their whirlwind courtship. The entire world knew when George and Patti left London on February 8 for their honeymoon, but no one knew where they were going. As I had traveled with the Beatles to Paris and America and knew many people in their entourage, I managed to find out they had gone to Barbados. So off I went. I spent the better part of the day trying to track them down, but at 4:30 p.m. I 60 QUEST
stopped for a swim in a deserted cove, when who should I see walking up the beach but George and Patti. George was surprised to see me but thought it was a complete coincidence. When another Fleet Street photographer appeared, we ducked into George and Patti’s cabin, which was set back behind some trees. They were fine with my taking a few photographs and we had dinner together that evening. Then I was off to London with the film. Transmitting in those days took hours and the pictures needed to get back to London as soon as possible. During the 10 years they were married, Patti became the inspiration for some of George’s most memorable songs including “Something” and “I Need You.” But as Beatles and Stephen Sondheim fans will already know, occasionally all good things must end. But that is another story. u Patti Boyd and George Harrison during their honeymoon at their cabin in Barbados, 1966.
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PAST LESSONS Mamie and Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States. He held a firm stance of non-involvement in the battle of Dien Bien Phu.
IT BEGAN LATE in the afternoon of March 13, 1954. Ammunition from 105mm and 75mm howitzers and 120mm mortars rained down from above. The great battle of Dien Bien Phu had finally begun. French troops, numbering 10,800, were defending a valley ringed by hills crawling with Vietnamese—close to 30,000 of them. The commander of the French was Christian de Castries, the flamboyant general who had allegedly named the seven positions after his various mistresses: Beatrice, Huguette, 62 QUEST
Eliane, Isabelle, and so on. The majority of the French Foreign Legion were German, the officers all French. The first to die was Major Paul Pegot, who called for artillery support barely 200 yards from his command post at “Beatrice.” A Viet Minh artillery round hit him as he put down the telephone, killing him instantly along with his entire staff. Another shell tore open the chest and ripped the arms off Lieutenant Colonel Gaucher, who had rushed in to take over. Their two leaders gone, the men had to fight on their
own. Of the 750, 550 died. They took 600 Vietnamese with them. At 11pm all went silent. Three of seven outposts had fallen. The battle continued unabated for another six weeks. On May 7, 1954, it was all over. De Castries refused to raise the white flag but ordered the legionnaires to stop shooting as the Vietnamese came storming in. For the first time in colonial warfare, Asian troops had defeated a European army in a fixed battle. A hushed French National Assembly chamber heard Premier Laniel announce
the defeat. Deputies sobbed while Paris declared all theaters and cinemas closed, T.V. cancelled, and the radio to play only classical music. Far away in Washington, D.C., a somber Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles, was busy drafting a statement praying for peace in Indochina and urging the aggressors to purge themselves of their animus for the upcoming Geneva Conference. Dulles had played his cards well. He had agreed to attend Geneva mostly as an observer, leaving the Soviets and Chinese to deal with the defeated French and victorious Vietnamese. Dulles had refused to give air cover to the French in Dien Bien Phu, although the first Americans to die in Indochina were two American pilots flying for the money. The Eisenhower administration had been very generous with armaments, but had refused direct military intervention to save the colonial French skin. According to Dulles, the first domino had fallen. The French presence in Indochina was a busted flush. It was time for Uncle Sam to stop the Red Tide. Throughout the long war of independence from French colonial rule, Ho Chi Minh had eyed the Americans with suspicion. What Uncle Sam preached and what he did were two different things. America was for democracy, an unknown institution in Indochina, but was helping the French throughout. Ho was a communist who once lead a North Vietnam guerilla force for the independence movement. Uncle Sam’s excuse was the domino theory. Communism, unless checked, would overrun Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos, threaten Indonesia and eventually Australia and Japan. The theory was good on paper but, like most such theories, not worth the papyrus it was printed on. Easing the French out of South Vietnam, the Eisenhower administration poured into Saigon, training, advising, and picking up the bill. The French had lost a war fought 8,000 miles from home. The Americans had the will and the money to show their enemy what American ingenuity was all about. More than 110,000 French troops had died in the first act of the war for independence. Around 58,000 American lives and 3 million Vietnamese ones later, Uncle
Fre n c h t ro o p s o n a n M 2 4 Chaffee tank at Dien Bien Phu, 1954. Insets: The rippling flags of the French (top) and the Vietnamese (bottom).
Sam was seen leaving from the roof of the American embassy in Saigon on a helicopter in April 1975. Vietnam became one nation under communism, and remains red to this day. Cambodia and Laos went commy for a while, but then went quasi-democratic. Go figure, as they say. Which brings me to the point of my long-winded story. The Eisenhower administration had decided long before the final French defeat to create and sustain a non-communist bastion in southern Vietnam. The Vietnam lobby included a Supreme Court judge and a young senator, John F. Kennedy. Through development aid and technical knowhow, the U.S. would help the Vietnamese and other newly independent neighbors transition from colonial rule to the modern one without falling for the false promises of communism. Well, we all know the results. Faraway wars cannot be won by well-meaning superpowers. Battlefield victories by “the good guys” are followed by the establishment of authoritarian, elite-led local mafias, as is the case in Iraq and Afghanistan. The neocons and the Israeli lobby led the cheer leading while Uncle Sam yet again spilled American blood in order to over-
throw one of the few secular leaders in the Middle East. Iraq remains in far worse shape than it was under Saddam Hussein. In Afghanistan, we have wasted billions while enriching a mafia close to Karzai, a man so crooked he makes a pretzel look straight. The pompous bores that blow hot air over the airwaves and in print for the five deadly sinners (CBS, NBC, ABC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post) continue to call for democracy in faraway places. U.S. interventions that resulted in regime change since the Cold War ended, in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, have made the world a far less safe place. The next domino to fall will be Syria—fall to chaos and Al Qaeda, that is. And Uncle Sam will have one more failed state to deal with, thanks to his inability to learn from history and his lack of common sense. Poor Uncle Sam. Can’t someone force him to sit down and study Frederik Logevall’s Embers of War? It’s about the fall of an empire and the making of America’s Vietnam. Make him read it again and again, then test him on what he learned. And then force him ignore anything that the talking heads say. If he does that, there’s still a small chance. u For more Taki, visit takimag.com. F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 3 6 3
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THEY TELL US this is a steakhouse, but of 57 mouthwatering choices on the menu, only seven are dedicated expressly to the steaks. And though beefsteak tomatoes make an appearance under salads and appetizers, there’s no traditional iceberg wedge; instead, you’ll find somewhat loftier—or should we say, more contemporary—salads, such as figs and pancetta over arugula, or a hearty mix of spinach, frisée, and escarole with portobello, bacon, and egg (a meal unto itself). Gone are the white tablecloths, heavy wood paneling, and red banquettes; in their place are exposed glossy tables, walls of salvaged wine refrigerators, and banquettes in a navy leather so chic you’ll want to leave with a handbag or pair of shoes in the same shade. With a stunning vaulted glass ceiling on the upper level, soaring 64 QUEST
steel arches, and giant steel clock hands on the wall, the décor is meant to recall the grandeur of the old Penn Station. But this is less like Penn Station and more like some fantastical version of the Musée d’Orsay, done up Baz Lhurmann–style. This diner, for one, is happy for all of the above. The magnificent bi-level Beaux Arts–inspired space on Lexington Avenue is just what the Upper East Side ordered, questionable steakhouse nomenclature notwithstanding: a central, sexy, and bustling restaurant that feels like a movie-set version of a Paris train station–turned–museum, with an energy that rivals even the hottest of downtown openings. Chef Laurent Tourondel, the force behind BLT Steak, BLT Fish, BLT Market, et al., proves his chops once again. In
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addition to the aforementioned seven steaks, Tourondel serves up a perfect papillote of black bass, Dover sole à la “modern” meunière, and a roasted chicken to end all roasted chickens. The fairly extensive sushi menu could be saved for if they open a next-door stepsibling restaurant, especially in light of the indecision-inducing side dishes (return trips could be planned around the 15 sides alone, including truffled gnocchi, spiced Vidalia onion rings, Parmesantopped house fries, and spaghetti squash). Yes, three cheers for the three-cheese popovers that land upon arrival (one could swear the steam wafts out of them in the shape of tiny leaves—a testament to Tourondel’s laurels for these savory concoctions), but in making your way through the Wagyu-and-Kobe-dotted
menu, don’t—and this is a command—forget to save room for the red-fruit crêpe soufflé for two with lemon curd and yogurt sorbet. And, while you’re sharing, the banana cream pie with rum ice cream and hot Nutella fudge. And the warm sticky date pudding with kumquat toffee and ginger ice cream. Even if you can’t handle multiple desserts this time, worry not. With a reservation line growing longer by the day—and a menu too rich to sink your teeth into on any given seating—it stands to reason that one trip just won’t be enough. You’ll be back. u F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 3 6 5
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Follow the romantic tradition of carving your lover’s initials on a tree by engraving them on Asprey’s gold-and-diamond heart charm from its Woodland collection. $3,650. Asprey: 853 Madison Ave., 212.688.1811, or asprey.com.
WE’VE BEEN THINKING a lot about the bride and groom for this month’s issue, our annual Wedding Issue. For the bride, we’ve covered all the bases, from engagement rings to a one-of-a-kind comb for keeping those beautiful tresses in place on the big day. Any groom would look (and feel) his best in a dinner jacket by Brunello Cucinelli, and we found a perfect cashmere version for winter. February is, of course, the month for lovers, so spoil your valentine with a new watch, ring, or addition to the home. We have a feeling you’ll be rewarded with kisses. The one-of-a-kind Pink Sapphire Ardente Comb from Lalique is fashioned from Corian, red gold, pink sapphires, and diamonds. $11,750. Lalique: 609 Madison Ave., 212.355.6550.
Her eyes will light up when she opens the box to find this de Grisogono Nascondiglio ring in 18-kt. pink gold and pink sapphires. $45,300. de Grisogono: 824 Madison Ave., 212.439.4220.
Walk down the aisle with style and confidence in Stuart Weitzman’s Surreal heel in gold supple kid leather. $585. Stuart Weitzman: 625 Madison Ave., 212.750.2555.
Swirls of raw-edge chiffon ribbon bloom all over J.Crew’s Rosebloom dress, which is perfect for when the bride wants to dance the night away. $395. J.Crew: Available at jcrew.com. 66 QUEST
Introducing the Giving Back app by Meera Gandhi Featuring sixty partners and inspirations of The Giving Back Foundation
You are invited to Innovate and Donate in this heartwarming app, which features: • Moving and expanding videos of charities • Moving and expanding still images • Scrolling text about charities and mission • Inspirational Quotes • Music • audio of Meera Gandhi • Social networking, Twitter, and Facebook linking opportunities to global charities and causes, through The Giving Back Foundation • Free access via ITunes on ipads
Fresh Finds Tell him you love him for the rest of time with Rolex’s 42-mm. Oyster Perpetual Explorer II in steel with Oysterlock bracelet. $8,100. Rolex: 800.36.ROLEX.
For the groom who wants a bit of the extraordinary, dress up in Angelo Galasso’s Corleone white smoking shirt with black glass buttons. $1,530. Angelo Galasso: Angelo Galasso at The Plaza, 212.371.4400.
Brunello Cucinelli’s cashmere 1.5-breasted tuxedo ($7,100) and wool bow tie ($220) are the ultimate luxury staples for a groom, or any stylish man. Brunello Cucinelli: 508 East Cooper Ave., Aspen, Colo., Gold and white-gold
970.544.0600.
wedding bands by Wempe come in an array of designs and diamond options, for every taste. $1,735– $4,000. Wempe: 700 Fifth Avenue, 212.397.9000, or wempe.com.
Accessories certainly make the man with Tiffany & Co.’s Acorn cufflinks by Jean Schlumberger with cultured pearls and diamonds in 18-kt. gold and platinum. $12,000. Tiffany & Co.: tiffany.com.
The hand-sewn, hard-soled Henri slip-on with grosgrain bow by Belgian Shoes is the perfect patent go-to for formal occasions. $425. Belgian Shoes: 110 East 55th St., 212.755.7372, or belgianshoes.com.
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She’ll keep your love close to her heart with any (or all) of Fabergé’s egg pendants. From $4,500. Fabergé: 694 Madison Ave., 646.559.8848, or
Cento pavé splitprong solitaire ring ($25,000) and platinum Cento pavé band ($3,600). Roberto Coin: 800.853.5958.
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An age-defying, line-concealing eye cream, Eye Never, from vbeauté, is like an eyelift in a jar. $85. vbeauté: 877.326.5622 or vbeaute.com.
Dress things up with pattern and color in Paola Quadretti’s stretch cotton patchwork tunic dress trimmed in lilac shantung silk. $1,195. Paola Quadretti: 111 East 61st St., 917.612.4967.
Parisian scent master diptyque has blended two of its iconic scents, Roses and Baies, in this appropriately pink debut of Rose Duet. $65. diptyque: 971 Madison Ave.
She’ll treasure this sterling silver jewel box with lock signed, “Tiffany,” and maker’s mark, “J.G.” American, circa 1900. Gallery 47 at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center: 1050 Second Ave., 212.888.0165, or ken@gallery47.com.
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stemware designed for littala by Swedish deisgner Matti Klenell. $40–65. At Gracious Home: 1220 Third Ave., 212.517.6300.
Connect with her on Valentine’s Day by offering Sequin’s goldplated link bracelet. $148. Sequin: 330 South County Rd., Palm Beach, Fla., 561.833.7300.
You’ll wish every day called for shades with Chanel’s latest line of sunglasses, Chanel Prestige. $470. Chanel: At Sunglass Hut (sunglasshut.com) and selected retailers.
The Taylor clutch in gold Italian leather ($1,295) with the Maria python panel in espresso/bone-glazed python ($1,090) is enduringly chic. Eponymous: Available at eponymousnewyork.com. 72 QUEST
Always ladylike: Carolina Herrera’s olive, ivory, and black colorblock cotton dress with black leather belt. $1,190. Carolina Herrera: 954 Madison Ave., 212.249.6552.
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GARRISON, NY - Enjoy the ultimate in condo living in THE CASTLE, a well-known landmark high above the Hudson River. This luxurious 2 floor, 2 bedroom unit offers breathGARRISON, NY - Enjoy the ultimate in condo living in THE CASTLE, a well-known taking views from Bear Mountain Bridge to Newburgh Bay. It has huge open rooms, 12 to 15 landmark high above the Hudson River. This luxurious 2 floor, 2 bedroom unit offers breathfoot ceilings, 4 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, and sumptuous baths. It also offers outdoor spaces, taking views from Bear Mountain Bridge to Newburgh Bay. It has huge open rooms, 12 to 15 central air conditioning, and garaging for 2 cars. Offered at $2,999,999 foot ceilings, 4 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, and sumptuous baths. It also offers outdoor spaces, central air conditioning, and garaging for 2 cars. Offered at $2,999,999
143MainStreet,ColdSpring,NY10516 143MainStreet,ColdSpring,NY10516 Tel:845.265.4113•www.mccaffreyrealty.com Tel:845.265.4113•www.mccaffreyrealty.com info@mccaffreyrealty.com info@mccaffreyrealty.com
EAST FISHKILL, Dutchess County, NY - Wiccopee House. Circa 1894, this beautiful estate on 17.6 acres, includes the 7000 square foot Georgian style main house featuring EAST FISHKILL, Dutchess County, NY - Wiccopee House. Circa 1894, this beau6 bedrooms, gleaming wood floors, multiple fireplaces, period details and a gourmet tiful estate on 17.6 acres, includes the 7000 square foot Georgian style main house featuring kitchen. Additional features include a 100’ x 30’ barn with a 2 bedroom apartment, pad6 bedrooms, gleaming wood floors, multiple fireplaces, period details and a gourmet dock, pool, and tennis court. Offered at $2,495,000 kitchen. Additional features include a 100’ x 30’ barn with a 2 bedroom apartment, paddock, pool, and tennis court. Offered at $2,495,000
HugHsonville, county GARRISON, NY - Spacious and open country home with fabulous HUDSON RIVER DutcHess COLD SPRING, NY - Masterfully designed contemporary offers massive two story VIEWS to the west and north to Storm King Mt and Newburgh Bay. The living room features entry, living room and dining room sharing a grand floor to ceiling stone fireplace, large GARRISON, NY 1860, - Spacious and open country home with fabulous HUDSON RIVER COLD SPRING, NY - Masterfully designed contemporary offers massive two story Edge Hill, Circa is a restored Greek Revival on 24 acres in the southern Dutchess County hamlet Hughsonville. home hasover breathcathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, and all living areas enjoy the views and access to stone terchef’s kitchen and 4 bedrooms. Walls ofofFrench doors lead to The deck cantilevered rushVIEWS to the west and north to Storm King Mt and Newburgh Bay. The living room features entry, living room and dining room sharing a grand floor to ceiling stone fireplace, large races. 4 bedrooms andthe 2 ½Hudson baths, includes huge master suite privately located on its own level. ing mountain about stream. ¼ Delightful details and high Metro-North quality materials are evidentto throughout taking views of River. A long carriage drive leads to New Hamburg, mile away, where service Grand cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, and all living areas enjoy the views and access to stone terchef’s kitchen and 4 bedrooms. Walls of French doors lead to deck cantilevered over rushThe in-ground pool and cabana further enhance the 5.6 acre property. Offered at $1,995,000 the home which is sited on almost 5 acres. Offered at $1,875,000 races. 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, huge master suite privately located on its level. ing walking mountain stream. Delightful high quality materialsperennial are evident throughout Central is available. Newincludes Hamburg‘s marina and boat club areown also within distance. The details lovelyand property features gardens The in-ground pool and cabana further enhance the 5.6 acre property. Offered at $1,995,000 the home which is sited on almost 5 acres. Offered at $1,875,000
and swimming pool designed by Edwina von Gal, as well as a turn of the century barn. Offered at $4,950,000.
GARRISON, NY - Courtside. This rustic stone barn, whose distinctive architecture sets it apart from the ordinary, has been converted into 10,000 square feet of luxurious GARRISON, NY - Courtside. This rustic stone barn, whose distinctive architecture living space. The home features large public rooms, country kitchen, 7-8 bedrooms and sets it apart from the ordinary, has been converted into 10,000 square feet of luxurious a separate 2 bedroom apartment. The beautifully landscaped 4 acre property also offers living space. The home features large public rooms, country kitchen, 7-8 bedrooms and a tennis court and gunite pool. Offered at $1,650,000 a separate 2 bedroom apartment. The beautifully landscaped 4 acre property also offers a tennis court and gunite pool. Offered at $1,650,000
Putnam Valley, NY - Lovely country retreat on almost 5 acres. This C. 1935 home offers 4356 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 2 working fireplaces, hardwood floors, and numerous Putnam Valley, NY - Lovely country retreat on almost 5 acres. This C. 1935 home offers window seats, nooks and crannies for added character. The glorious backyard features an in4356 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 2 working fireplaces, hardwood floors, and numerous ground pool with spa and sizeable barbeque and patio area. The property also includes a forwindow seats, nooks and crannies for added character. The glorious backyard features an inmer dairy barn and pond. Offered at $1,300,000 ground pool with spa and sizeable barbeque and patio area. The property also includes a former dairy barn and pond. Offered at $1,300,000
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A REAL NATIONAL TREASURE SINCE 1947, National Car Rental has served as a premium, internationally recognized brand serving the daily rental needs of the frequent airport traveler seeking choice, convenience, and time savings. This endeavor has been so successful that, this year, Business Traveler magazine named the company the “Best Rental Car Company in North America.” With locations in Canada and the U.S., as well as in Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Mexico, National Car Rental is ever available to the discerning traveler. The Emerald Club, the car rental industry’s first comprehensive frequent renter program, emphasizes efficiency, choice, and convenience. “When business travelers hit the road, speed, ease, and options are top priorities,” says Rob Connors, assistant vice president of marketing at National Car Rental. “The Emerald Club ensures this sort of an experience.” Established in 1987, the Emerald Club continues to evolve in order to address the needs of its customers. Not only does National offer one-way rentals, but the Emerald Club recently introduced “Return Alerts,” or digital reminders that arrive four hours prior to a return with address, contact, and other information. “Return Alerts enhance the travel experience by providing travelers with automatic email notifications that remind them of their vehicle dropoff time and location, even in the midst of a busy schedule,” says Connors. Together with its “Drop and Go” service—an expedited rental return process utilizing e-receipts—the Emerald Club makes travel more efficient for its members. It’s obvious. Wherever you’re going, you have a friend in National Car Rental. With them, you’re off and on your way, easily and speedily. Travel made effortless. u 76 QUEST
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DESIGN Two overscaled sofas, filled with pillows, a large silver globe lantern, and a table made of reclaimed
STYLE, DESIGN, AND FLAIR BY ALEX R. TRAVERS
JENNIFER GARRIGUES is an icon—if not quite the queen of
interior design, at least one of its distinguished trendsetters. Garrigues always had an eye for beauty. Before attending the New York School of Design, she was a high-fashion model for the likes of Christian Dior, James Galanos, and Hanae Mori. At an early age she was surrounded by a world of glamour and visual sustenance. Jennifer Garrigues’s Palm Beach showroom is a perfect mini-bazaar tableau, exotic and elegant, and dear to the innovations of design. There are touches that you won’t see at stores elsewhere—extraordinary root furniture, bamboos, and shells bring the boutique to life. Recently, Garrigues designed a living room at the 2013 Red Cross Designer Show House with Diana El-Daher (the image to your right). “What I like the most are things that are made of natural materials,” say Garrigues. It shows. Everything about the showroom is stunning. But what really makes it special is Garrigues’s philosophy. “I believe in instant gratification,” declares Garrigues. “It’s what makes shopping fun.” In addition to blending elegance with exceeding comfort, Garrigues believes that all her items should be available immediately. “I always like to have unusual things that people can have right away, or at least be able to order.” Jennifer Garrigues has studios in Palm Beach and New York that offer design services for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Each component of her showroom is superb. There’s no disputing that Jennifer Garrigues is a modern designer with a confident point of view. u For more information, call 561.659.7085 78 QUEST
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WARMING A HOME GRACIOUS HOME is not your ordinary retailer. From its roots as a neighborhood hardware store on the Upper East Side to a premier New York establishment, exceptional customer care and tailored service have remained de rigueur for Gracious Home. In fact, every customer who walks through its door is given exceptional treatment. Gracious Home has something for everyone: from light bulbs to luxury linens, decorators can find everything they need to create exquisite harmonies inside their homes. Now, with locations on the Upper West and Upper East Sides as well as in Chelsea, Gracious Home is the go-to store for inthe-know design enthusiasts. CEO Joel Kier understands that the needs of his clientele come first. “Our customers are loyal because our staff is loyal,” says the charismatic Kier. “We build friendships and really help our customers throughout their entire projects—whether it’s finding the perfect housewarming gift, remodeling their master bath, or changing the look of their entire home.” Kier plays an integral role at Gracious Home and is truly knowledgeable about the latest design trends. Season 80 QUEST
to season, he stocks the stores with unique products from the finest resources from around the globe. And it shows. Each department inside Gracious Home is unique in itself, from the L’Epicerie in the kitchen department to the exclusive textiles and accessories in the bed and bath departments. Every department is staffed by an enthusiastic specialist willing to help find the right style that suits every home. “We focus on finding not only the most luxurious brands, but unique products with exceptional craftsmanship,” explains Kier. Gracious Home understands what it takes to live in the lap of luxury, and is already working with the next generation of designers. There’s something for everyone. Visit Gracious Home today to begin your one-of-a-kind design journey! u This page: Gracious Home offers custom interior design programs for window treatments, bespoke rugs, lampshades, headboards, and reupholstery. Opposite page: From nuts and bolts to bedding, Gracious Home has it all. Gracious Home’s African Beat Collection bedding; tub by Devon & Devon.
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VIA DEL MAR THIS IS ONE of the most unique and special houses in Palm Beach. My clients updated the property so as to provide the kind of finishes and amenities everyone now expects, while preserving the essential character of the house as Maurice Fatio envisioned when he built it. The results are truly spectacular. Within the house itself, the owners have updated every facet of the living area, and all of the bedrooms, bathrooms, and family areas now boast modern features. Equally important, the owners have redesigned the landscaping on the entire
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one-and-a-quarter acres of the property in order to enhance the natural light in the house and to make the most of the wonderful views of the water afforded by its location. The property is one of the largest in the estate section of the Island, and will give the new owner a chance to own a true “compound,� something that is not routinely available. Via Del Mar is not one of the hundreds of Mediterranean- or Bermudastyle houses that adorn Palm Beach. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own something very, very special. u
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Opposite page, clockwise from top: The gorgeous faรงade of the property, which marries an old-world charm with a clean new look; the natural light streams into the house; one of the many renovated family areas. This page: Relaxing outdoor spaces are designed to enjoy the sweeping water views (above); the grand living room has beautiful exposed wood beams, a warm hearth, and majestic chandeliers.
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INDUSTRY INSIDERS International Realty.
NIKKI FIELD, Senior Vice President,
has been a dynamic presence with Sotheby’s International Realty since 1998, consistently ranking among the top three producers and accomplishing sales of nearly one billion dollars. The 2012 “America’s Top 250 Real Estate Professionals,” by The Wall Street Journal, ranked Nikki in the Top 70 agents in America and in the Top 10 in New York City for sales volume. Quest sat down with this leading expert to talk about the state of the New York City real estate market. Q: Where’s the action in the real estate market right now? A: The luxury real estate market is where the current action is concentrated as luxury housing is the new global currency. The velocity in the market is authentic with real estate prices returning to historic heights. The strongest year ever
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recorded was 2012. The luxury home market’s comeback thanks to confident buyers, inventory decline, and a welcoming home financing market.
Q: Have there been many more international buyers in Manhattan recently? A: Our market has been funded by the strong and constant demand from international buyers during the past four years. Global economies shutter and buyers are attracted to New York City, looking for solid opportunities and financial security. But the profound shortage of inventory that has developed in the entire residential market defies expectations. Throughout the city, buyers—and their brokers—are frustrated by the lack of purchasing options. This past year did not bring on the new resale inventory that everyone hoped for, not even with the increased capital gains tax burden for sellers in 2013. Q: What are some recent trends? A: The stunning fourth-quarter market reports have delivered remarkable 2012 sales results: 721 recorded sales closed at $4 million and above, 129 sales closed at and above $10 million, and four sales closed at upward of $50 million. The average price of all luxury-category contracts was $8.03 million. Inventory is at the lowest in 12 years, a dramatic 30 percent below a year ago, a sure sign that
Above, from left: The façade of a property at 14 East 82nd Street; an interior view, front-facing.
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Nikki Field, Senior Vice President at Sotheby’s
Above, from left: An interior view of a property at One Fifth Avenue; the penthouse’s accompanying outdoor space, complete with city views.
prices may rise in 2013 if buyer demand continues. This record dealmaking was directly related to the pending expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts, changes to capital gains and inheritance taxes, and our concentrated focus on international buyers. Sales activity here with “The Field Team” has also been recordbreaking. Our sellers have seen their properties receive acceptable offers after numerous months on the market and our buyers are learning the realities of the market—some are losing properties when their offers are too low, but many are rewarded with their dream homes when they understand correct pricing and bid accordingly. Q: What’s the most spectacular property you’ve ever set foot into? A: ONE57—The Billionaires Club is simply magnificent. The views from the tower floors are without comparison and the excitement for the project continues to escalate. But fasten your seatbelt, 2013 will see a wave of more exciting new buildings to come to the New York City market. This much-needed inventory includes buildings such as Extell’s 680 Madison Avenue, Harry Maclowe’s 432 Park Avenue and 737 Park Avenue, and Brodsky’s 135 East 79th Street. These are the headliners for this uniquely large crop of new condos now available to buyers. These marquis-named, deeply financed, savvy developments are competitive with what’s approaching and we
expect outstanding quality and superb design, the likes of which Manhattan has never experienced. Q: What do you think that the most exciting part about your job? A: Success. The Field Team’s most successful year in sales history was 2012, when we closed more transactions in the fourth quarter than in any other quarter of our careers. Our team of eight incomparable real estate professionals affords us the ability to service all clients and customers at every level of the New York City market. We have specialists who delve deep into each neighborhood and price-point, while this dynamic combination of collaborative skills, experience, and energy provides an exciting, inspiring, and truly fun environment. Q: What is your forecast for 2013? A: A tight market with prices rising. Inventory has fallen and strong demand from foreign, all-cash buyers is also boosting prices, especially in the condo market. We expect to see an upswing in pricing. Owning is, again, cheaper than renting. Rents keep rising and home ownership continues to be highly desirable. Used as a primary residence and a hedge against inflation, real estate continues to exist as a smart, solid investment and sought-after global currency. u For more information, call Nikki Field at 212.606.7669 or visit nikkifield.com.
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Meant To Be BY DANIEL CAPPELLO, L I LY H O A G L A N D , AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER
Constance Minc & Ralph Choufani BY
OLIVIER LALIN
After the civil ceremony in Paris on September 21, the couple held a religious ceremony in Louveciennes the following day. The bride walked down the aisle in a dress by Celestina Agostino alongside her father. The wedding reception was held at the Pavillon de Musique de la Comtesse du Barry featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, and proper party, with the Gypsy Kings performing throughout. “The day was truly magical,” Constance happily remembers. The couple went for their honeymoon to Cape Town for a few days, hopping over to Kruger for a safari, and spending the last week in Mozambique. 00 QUEST
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Lauriston Vail Roach & Richard Hackett Segerson PALM BEACH, FLORIDA j NOVEMBER 17, 2012 j PHOTOGRAPHED
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Lauriston and Rich were married at Bethesda by the Sea with a reception following at a private club in Palm Beach. The bride wore Monique Lhuillier and carried white peonies and roses. She also wore her mother’s veil (which had also been worn by Lauriston’s aunt), and donned a sixpence in her shoe for good luck—a longstanding family tradition. Lauriston’s sister Cameron Canfield Roach was maid of honor, and her sister Hayden Roach Cilley was matron of honor. Rich had two best men: his brother Michael Segerson and his father, Richard E. Segerson. The couple’s first dance was to Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World.”
Samantha Woods & Sloan Bohlen NEW YORK, NEW YORK j MAY 19, 2012 j PHOTOGRAPHED
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Samantha and Sloan were married in a ceremony at a private club in New York City with a reception immediately following. The bride wore Lela Rose and carried a bouquet by Belle Fleur. Samantha’s ring was designed by Daria de Koning and her earrings were given to her by her mother. The bride and groom each had a “best man”: Samantha asked her brother, Ian Woods, and Sloan asked his brother, Parker Bohlen. The couple’s first dance was to Bill Withers’ “Lovely Day.” Samantha and Sloan headed to Italy for their honeymoon, stopping in Capri, Positano, Tuscany, and Porto Ercole.
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Liz Walker & Edward Swenson LYFORD CAY, BAHAMAS j MAY 12, 2012 PHOTOGRAPHED
Liz and Edward were married at St. Christopher’s Church in Lyford Cay, followed by a tented reception on the lawn of a private club. Liz wore Monique Lhuillier and her bridesmaids wore Tibi. The bride also wore her mother’s vintage diamond-and-pearl drop necklace that her mother had worn on her own wedding day. Liz’s father, Troy Maschmeyer, walked her down the aisle. The couple enjoyed their first dance to Shania Twain’s “Forever And For Always,” and left immediately after their reception for a honeymoon in Southeast Asia, in Bali, Vietnam, and Cambodia. 96 QUEST
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Phaedra S. Chrousos & Derek vH. Luyten MYKONOS, GREECE j MAY 26, 2012 j PHOTOGRAPHED
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Phaedra and Derek were married in the outdoor courtyard of Agios Sostis Chapel, with a reception following on the terrace of the Santa Marina Hotel, where guests dined under the stars. The bride wore Oscar de la Renta and carried a mix of peonies and wildflowers found on the Cycladic Islands. Phaedra’s sister, Ione Chrousos, was the maid of honor, and Derek’s brother-in-law, Sherrell Aston, Jr., was the best man. Guests enjoyed swing-dancing to “It Don’t Mean A Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)” by Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington before heading down to the beach party. The couple traveled to Kenya for their honeymoon.
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Grace Tye & Steven Kikolski LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA j APRIL 21, 2012 j PHOTOGRAPHED
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Balls of brilliant yellow button mums lined the manicured grass aisle leading to the fountain in the courtyard of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Grace wore a dress by Amy Kuschel and carried a bouquet of white cattleya orchids. It was quite a different scene from where the couple had met three years earlier, in a hospital at Stanford University during their radiology fellowships. On this day, embellished in shades of yellow and gray, Grace and Steven would exchange vows in an outdoor ceremony before moving inside for an evening-long reception started off by their first dance to Adele’s “Make You Feel My Love.”
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Joseph Gerald Madigan & Richard John Pipia EAST HAMPTON, NEW YORK j JULY 14, 2012 j PHOTOGRAPHED
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Gerry and Rich were married on a perfect summer day at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Hampton, New York, with best men S. Chris Shirley and Colin Walsh at their side. A tented reception, executed by Susan Holland Events, followed at the grooms’ weekend home in Water Mill. Gerry and Rich each wore white dinner jackets by Thom Browne for Black Fleece and pants by Prada. Their tiered wedding cake was from Cheryl Kleinman Cakes in Brooklyn. The couple spent their honeymoon at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California. 102 QUEST
Frances Webster & Todd Peter GALLATIN GATEWAY, MONTANA j AUGUST 4, 2012 j PHOTOGRAPHED
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OSBORNE
Frances and Todd were married at the Webster family ranch in Gallatin Gateway with a reception following in the adjoining meadow along the Gallatin River. The bride wore a dress by Victoria Lopez Castro and a diamond sunburst pin from her great, great-grandmother, as part a family tradition. She carried a bouquet of flowers and antlers, and surprised the groom with a gospel choir singing “Oh Happy Day� when she walked down the aisle. For their honeymoon, the couple flew to California after the wedding and took a leisurely drive down the coast from napa to Los Angeles, stopping at a few places along the way. 104 QUEST
Dennis Basso With this Dennis Basso for Kleinfeld dress, the designer has created an ivory long-sleeve V-neck Chantilly lace ball gown with belt at natural waist and button detail.
The Dress of Her Dreams BY DANIEL CAPPELLO
Marchesa Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman fancies a strapless draped-tulle gown with dropped-waist ruffle-skirt detailing in this dress from the latest Marchesa bridal collection.
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Angel Sanchez This strapless lace ball gown with geometric acetate trim “reflects romance,” according to the designer. “Today’s bride,” Sanchez says, “is looking for romantic details more than ever; she doesn’t settle with austere lines—she likes ornament and impact.” This dress delivers on both.
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Ines Di Santo Di Santo shares the design for her J’adore dress, an off-white silksatin organza gown with cascading ruffles and beaded appliqué at natural waist with lace border hemline and rouched bodice. This dress features elegant beaded chandelier straps and kiss pleating at the bust line.
IT’S THE DRESS that women spend a lifetime imagining for themselves: their wedding dress. For some, it’s all about ivory silk taffeta, antique lace, and billowy sleeves; for others, it’s a pareddown, off-the-shoulder silhouette or bodice-hugging mermaid fit. Whether the bride-to-be is more in tune with Princess Diana (who can forget that 25-foot-long train?) or Carolyn Bessette (she had to slip into a minimalist, zipperless Narciso Rodriguez), her dress should be a reflection of her personal style. And when it comes to style, today’s designers offer something for everyone. Molly Schaul, the director of wedding design at J.Crew, has been trending toward the short. “Even if a short
dress is not for you at the ceremony,” she says, “it’s a great dress for the reception to dance the night away.” Short or long, “it’s important to play up a bride’s assets and camouflage any challenging areas,” according to Monique Lhuillier, a goto favorite among today’s brides. For Lhuillier, conscious design, luxurious construction, and ethereal romance go into every dress she designs so that the bride feels “comfortable, glamorous, and special on her wedding day.” Here, Schaul and Lhuillier, along with six other designers, share with us exclusive sketches of their favorite bridal looks for the coming season. u
Carolina Hererra In Herrera’s Jenny dress, from her Fall 2013 bridal collection, the designer has conceived an Alençon lace mermaid gown with low back and illusion neckline with scalloped-edge laced veil.
J.Crew Molly Schaul, the director of wedding design at J.Crew, goes for short with the Pearl Blossom dress in cotton cady with hand-applied silk organza flowers and beads and the Collection Mia dress in heavy cotton lace.
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Monique Lhuillier In this Monique Lhuillier Rapture Bridal Gown, the designer has created a strapless sweetheart dropwaist, re-embroidered lace–bodice tulle gown with appliquÊd Chantilly lace and high-low peplum skirt.
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Tadashi Shoji Tadashi Shoji offers this ivory crinkle silk chiffon and floral-embellished appliquÊ gown with expert draping, which offers a most flattering fit for a bride’s figure.
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A HOLLY WREATH was the inspiration for a design that changed the way women wore diamonds. One December evening about 70 years ago, Harry Winston noticed that the wreath's shape was dictated by the individual leaves, rather than the branches. A master jeweler, he applied that theory to the way he laid out his diamonds, and thus created his iconic clustering technique. Innovative craftsmanship and an eye for the exceptional propelled him to fame, and now his legacy is one of style, glamour, and, of course, being a girl’s best friend. And those girls are legendary. Harry Winston became one of 114 QUEST
the most renowned jewelers for Hollywood stars, fashion icons, heads of state, and royalty. From Shirley Temple posing with the Jonker Diamond to Elizabeth Taylor’s favorite pear-shaped gift from Richard Burton, the Winston name quickly evolved into a shorthand in popular culture for ultimate luxury. By being the first to loan diamonds to an actress for the Academy Awards—Jennifer Jones in 1944—Winston started a tradition of winsome starlets and revered grandes dames shining in his jewels on their winning night; most recently Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, and Natalie Portman accepted
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Opposite page: The Harry Winston headquarters at 718 Fifth Avenue in New York. This page: An iconic diamond neclace; Hollywood glamour girls admiring one another’s Harry Winston pieces (inset).
a setting that transforms them, is one of the exciting ways the House keeps its style both classic and fresh. To celebrate the past and look to the continuing evolution of the company, Rizzoli has compiled the designs, historic images, and captivating advertising campaigns that built the jewelry house’s reputation. Glossy spreads of some of history’s most breathtaking timepieces and jewelry in the book, Harry Winston, give an insight in to the creativity and craftsmanship with which each piece is endowed, thus endowing the same to its wearer. Mr. Winston always had an eye towards the eternal, both in his work and in exposing people to the enduring legacies of gems. “I want the public to know more about precious gems,” he said. “People forget that a good diamond, ruby, or emerald, however small, is a possession to be prized for generations.” This deep reflection on the nature of jewels and appreciation for their value is Winston’s own legacy. Before becoming one of his closest friends and clients, the Duchess of Windsor wrote to him in 1948 with an introduction, “My friends tell me you have such wonderful things.” These wonderful things are still being made as they were so many years ago, and assure that Harry Winston will always light up a room. u
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statues while sparkling in his creations and proving that he will always be the “Jeweler to the Stars.” It does stand to reason that the highest standards in gems and design would decorate the highest standards of beauty, after all. The Harry Winston collection has also featured some of the most amazing gems in history, and during his lifetime it is estimated that a third of the world’s most famous gems passed through Winston’s hands, including the peerless Hope Diamond. The large blue diamond was originally owned by Louis XIV, and, after a tumultuous timeline that caused some to believe it was cursed, acquired by Winston in 1949. He decided to donate the diamond to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958, and famously shipped it to them by registered mail. He explained that “If you can’t trust the United States mail, who can you trust?” With such a rich history, the house of Harry Winston house has upheld the standards and traditions of its creator, while continuing to innovate. For example, the Ultimate Adornment collection infuses an international perspective into classic designs to forge a creative array of hand-crafted diamond and platinum jewelry, and the new Water collection sets stones in ultra-fine platinum wire to mimic the essential element. The desire not just to showcase the beauty of the stones, but to create
Opposite page: The salon of the New York headquarters; the famous Losotho ring, purchased by Aristotle Onassis as an engagement ring for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis (inset). This page, clockwise from top left: A deconstructed wreath necklace, demonstrating the cluster technique; the Hope Diamond necklace, Embracing Hope; classic Harry Winston cluster earrings; a fancy vivid blue diamond ring.
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and often daunting. From the close-to-home to the far-flung, honeymoons can take the form of a “mini-moon”—a long weekend at a local seaside resort—or a month-long safari in Africa. Paris will always be the city for lovers, but today Asian capitals and islands in the Indian Ocean are just as popular. In these pages are suggestions for some of the greatest cities and places to spend not just your honeymoon, but a lifetime of travels together across the globe. u
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THE HONEYMOON IS ONLY the beginning. After the months (sometimes years) that go into planning a wedding, the honeymoon is reserved as that much-deserved trip of romance, relaxation, and reward—for having pulled it all together, and for celebrating in intimacy and seclusion the start of a lifetime of journeys together, preferably somewhere exotic and romantic. The range of honeymoon options is seemingly endless,
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Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic 800.877.3643 / casadecampo.com.do Ideally situated on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Casa de Campo is the Caribbean resort that offers it all. Whether you fancy relaxing on a private beach or keeping fit and active on the course and courts, Casa de Campo has what you’re looking for. And when it comes to dining, there are plenty of romantic options, like a private pier or moonlit gazebo.
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Hotel Cipriani, Venice +39.041.240.801 / hotelcipriani.com Venice is a glorious city: an island apart, a unique way of life, a theatrical experience. And if Venice is a theater, then the Hotel Cipriani is the royal box. Four minutes by private boat from San Marco, this hotel of high Venetian style commands unrivalled views of the lagoon and of the Doge’s
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St. Regis Bahia Beach, Puerto Rico 787.809.8000 / stregisbahiabeach.com On the heels of a record-setting year, the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is bringing new standards of service to Puerto Rico, offering the island’s only five-star experience. Located in the midst of secluded exotic wildlife (the property is the first Caribbean resort to be recognized by Audubon as a Gold Signature Sanctuary) and overlooking two miles of private beach, the resort will spoil honeymooning couples with just about everything,
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from Jean-Georges’ restaurant Fern to the 10,000-square-foot Remède Spa.
Charleston Place, South Carolina 888.635.2350 / charlestonplace.com From its pastel-colored Battery Houses to its horsedrawn carriages, there’s no American city quite like Charleston—the quintessence of Southern hospitality. An ideal honeymoon spot, Charleston combines a rich history with undeniable romance. And where better to stay than Charleston Place, the city’s leading property that blends 18th-century style with 21st-century
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Ocean House, Rhode Island 401.584.7000 / oceanhouseri.com A honeymoon or mini-moon at Ocean House, the last of the grand Victorian hotels in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, is more than a vacation—it’s a step back in time to a genteel era. Set high on the bluffs overlooking a 650-foot private white-sand beach, Ocean House has been fully modernized (with the five-star OH!
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Spa and five restaurants) without disturbing any of the past.
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Mystique Resort, Santorini +30.228.607.1114 / mystique.gr With awe-inducing views of crystalline blue sea at every turn, the Greek Isles have beguiled and captivated mankind since ancient times. Today honeymooners can travel to Mystique, a Luxury Collection Hotel on Santorini, to enjoy the understated elegance of a property built into nature, complete with magical cliffside
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dining options and a spectacular outdoor infinity-edge pool.
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The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur +91.11.2389.0606 / oberoihotels.com Udaipur, in the heart of Rajasthan, is a city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes, and the Oberoi Udaivilas—with its grand architecture, sweeping domes, rambling courtyards, rich frescoes, rippling fountains, and verdant gardens—captures the splendor of India’s royal era. The resort remains true to the area’s history and
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The First Look Everything that a bride needs to glow with radiance, from preparing for the ceremony to refusing to wilt until after the reception... BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN
Clé de Peau’s Enriched Lip Luminizers are available in 20 sexy shades ($60).
Chanel’s Joues Contraste powder blush imparts a flattering radiance to the cheeks, making every bride into a blushing bride ($43). Secret Agent’s Agent Gold Spy for lips is made
The Kimara Ahnert Studio is at 1113 Madison Avenue (212.452.4252), but the makeup artist is available to be on location, too!
with real gold flakes, so you can put your money where your mouth is when you say, “I do” ($16).
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On a day that’s anything but ordinary, you should look extraordinary. Secret Agent gives your lips the Midas idas touch with Agent Gold Spy, a collagen treatment for your pucker with real gold flakes for an allure that sparkles. Chanel blossoms into Spring 2013 with a powder blush in “frivole,” which translates from French to English as frivolous. The day is anything but frivolous, but being a bit cheeky never hurts. Clé de Peau’s Enriched Lip Luminizers were inspired by a visit to Patisserie Valerie in London, England—sugar, cream, and honey inspired the nude shades; caramel, chocolate, and toffee inspired the brown shades; and berries and fruits inspired the others. Who needs cake when you have Clé de Peau? Kimara Ahnert is the makeup artist to have on hand before and after the ceremony, an expert at everything from applying lashes to plumping lips to sculpting cheekbones. Oribe’s Dry Texturizing Spray has earned itself a following, adding texture and volume to even the limpest of locks. As day becomes night, spritz some into your roots for hair that looks and smells so fresh, so clean. Lush is known for its fresh, hand-made, natural cosmetics that do the body good. Eyes Right is a mascara with fresh wheatgrass to condition, nourish, and strengthen and Japan and Carnauba waxes to hold, set, and thicken the color.
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Sometimes, if you leave everything to the last minute, it only takes a minute. Your wedding is not one of those times. Look alive! Lifeline offers a regimen featuring parthenogenetic stem cells that promise brighter, healthier, smoother skin in weeks—so, if you think that planning is causing you to wrinkle more than twinkle, this product should be your go-to! Sunday Riley—the up-and-comer in the world of beauty—offers “Liquid Diet,” a body treatment that slims for a silhouette worthy of your wedding. Sachuajuan’s shampoo is for brides who dye, or even highlight, employing algae and violet pigment to thwart brassiness in the weeks before your big day. Deborah Lippmann, a name synonymous with nail care, offers a varnish in “Baby Love”—the prettiest shade of pink. Zelens’s resurfacing facial pads are used by Dr. Marko Lens in his “red-carpet” facials, and should be used before your walk down the aisle.
Above, from left: Lifeline’s Defensive Day Moisture Serum SPF 15 ($160) and Recovery Night Moisture Serum ($190); Sunday Riley’s Liquid Diet ($105); Sachajuan’s Silver Shampoo ($28); Deborah Lippmann’s “Baby Love” nail lacquer ($17); Zelens PHA+ Bio-Peel Resurfacing Facial Pads ($95).
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Above, from left: Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray ($80 for 50 ml., $108 for 80 ml.); Jo Malone Red Roses Cologne ($55 for 30 ml., $110 for 100 ml.); L’eau de Chloé ($65 for 50 ml., $85 for 100 ml.).
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A rose by any other name...would be called Prada, Jo Malone, or Chloé. Prada Candy, winner of an award from the Fragrance Foundation, is packaged in a pop art– themed bottle that will add an element of playfulness to the occasion. A symphony of musks dressed in Benzoin resin and caramel, the perfume is delicious. Jo Malone’s stable of Red Roses Collection scents now includes a cologne, a blend of seven roses with hints of lemon and violet that unfolds like a bouquet of flowers. And is there anything more romantic than red roses? Chloé’s L’eau de Chloé is everything that the fashion house represents, a feeling reminiscent of simplicity and sunlight. It’s a dewy fragrance comprised of citrus and rose water.
Above, from left: Sam Brocato Salon boasts Lisa Lord, a lead stylist who is an expert on weddings (42 Wooster Street, 212.334.3777); Warren-Tricomi, where Edward Tricomi is the stylist to see (The Plaza, 212.262.8899).
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As you make a commitment to your man, start a relationship with these salons—they’re a cut above the rest. Sam Brocato Salon: a stable of stylists to the stars, who will have your husband seeing stars when you walk down the aisle. Lisa Lord, a lead stylist who once owned a bridal company, favors “soft waves, either down, half-up, or soft and to the side—in essence, touchable and romantic hair.” Warren-Tricomi boasts a flagship at the venue of venues for saying your vows, a.k.a. The Plaza. The salon’s stylist, Edward Tricomi, lives up to the luxury and style of the walls around him by delivering the best of the best to his clients, who include Naomi Campbell and Lydia Hearst. You may not be a celebrity, but you’ll look as though you’re walking down the red carpet when you’re walking down the aisle. Tricomi recognizes the trends of the season: “Elaborate chignons, smooth styles, and intricate looks are in again, yet you’ll still see a lot of ethereal
hairstyles that are down, loose, and easy.” That said, the style depends on the bride, not the trend. The only must? “Hairspray, curling irons, and more hairspray!” Rita Hazan Salon, located in the heart of Manhattan, will win the love of any bride. With a talented team—ask for the wonderful Christine Healey or Luden Ovidio Henriquez—your hair is sure to rise to your special occasion. Marie Robinson Salon may be considered the protagonist of the fashion industry—it is, after all, where OscarPRGirls’ Erika Berman went from a brunette to the coolest of blondes in one visit. Ryan Trygstad, the salon’s stylist, devotes himself to his clients, speaking to their own brands of beauty: “The rule is that there are no rules. It’s important to look like yourself and be true to your style, but turn it up for the big day. It’s good to keep the hair soft and pretty.” Personalized attention, at the utmost. u
Below, from left: Marie Robinson Salon, where Ryan Trygstad heads the team of stylists (155 Fifth Avenue, 212.358.7780); Rita Hazan Salon (720 Fifth Avenue, 212.586.4343).
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Clockwise from left: Melania and Donald Trump with Nancy Brinker and Dan Ponton at the Palm Beach Zoo; Karl Wellner and Billy McKnight;
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vintage wines and, just before dessert, costumed Christmas carolers arrived. Heaven! Among the guests were Princess Maria Pia of Savoy and Prince Michel de Bourbon-Parme, Lally Weymouth, Raysa and Alfy Fanjul, Helena and Roman Martinez, Cynthia Boardman, Wilbur Ross, Countess Cristina de Caraman, Alexandra and Arnaud de Borchgrave, Tommy Quick, Pauline Pitt and Jerry Seay, Carol and Earle
Mack, Lesly Smith and Dr. Jim Walsh, Jay Keith, Ginny Burke, Katherine and Damon Mezzacappa, David Ober, Felix Mirando, Percy Steinhart, and others. On New Year’s Eve, we started off the evening by popping into Deborah and Chuck Royce’s house for drinks, then off to a black-tie seated dinner at Judy and Alfred Taubman’s dazzling oceanfront house designed by the legendary architect Addison Mizner. It is
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Kattiy McKnight and Scarlett Robertson at a book signing hosted by Hilary Geary and Wilbur Ross in New York.
such a treat to dine chez Taubman, as they always gather a wonderful group and the food and wine are impeccable. Next stop was the wildly popular Coconuts dance at the Flagler Museum. We were greeted by a receiving line of the Coconuts group, headed by Alex Fanjul with fellow members Girard Brownlow, Richard Cowell, Jr., Dan Hanley, David Koch, Paul Maddock, Troy Maschmeyer, John Mashek, Will Matthews, Michael McCarty, Chris Meigher, Laddie Merck, Blair Meyer, David Ober, Blakely Page, Harold Paull, Piper Quinn, Wilbur Ross, Peter Summers, and Willie Surtees. This year they put aside their traditional white jackets with red carnations and donned black jackets with white carnations to honor the loss of the former chief
forces with the adorable Talbott Maxey, had a small group to Club Colette for dinner at one long glamorous table. The dream menu included chicken paillard or Dover sole, plus a yummy key lime pie for dessert. Then came the Hospice evening benefit, chaired by Lori Dodge, Lucy Musso, and Tommy Quick at The Breakers. It was truly a lovely evening starting with a glamorous fashion show. We never miss Emilia Fanjul’s wonderful charity dinner at Café Boulud to benefit the Everglades Preparatory Academy and the Glades Academy Elementary School, both of which Emilia founded, I might add. This small charity is truly run like a private party, as you are surrounded by pals and treated to a delectable dinner. After delectable Bacardi rum–fla-
kind of takes your breath away when you think of what she has achieved!) Wilbur and I also went to the Zoo benefit as our pal Michele Kessler was chairing with her daughter-in-law, Jennifer. We sipped drinks al fresco among the animals brought over from the zoo and then it was into the ballroom at Mar-aLago. After dining on a delicious meal of prawns, filet, and lobster plus a dessert trio, an auction followed before we danced to the “Soul Survivor.” All in all, a great evening! Back in New York, Wilbur and I gave a book party to toast Annie Falk and Aime Dunstan, who penned Palm Beach Entertaining. This wonderful book on party giving in Palm Beach has terrific recipes and profits will be donated to the
Clockwise from top left: Raysa Fanjul and Tommy Quick at a dinner to support the Hospice of Palm Beach; Kan Yue Lai, Deborah Norville, and
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Coconut, the beloved Bob Leidy. The evening was especially fabulous thanks to Julia and David Koch’s wonderfully generous gift of glorious fireworks set to music. Bravo to the Kochs! Did things slow down after New Year’s Eve? Not in this town! There was a big turnout for designer extraordinaire Tomas Maier’s cocktail party and signing of his new book, Bottega Veneta, on Via Mizner. Afterward, Tom joined
vored drinks we headed to dinner before an auction conducted by Jamie Niven, chairman of Sotheby’s, the Americas. Another night, we headed to Mar-aLago as guests of Nancy Brinker for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, which Nancy started in her sister’s memory to fight breast cancer. (Nancy was also an ambassador to Hungary, a United States Chief of Protocol, and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom—it
Children’s Home Society. Despite the cold weather, we had a great turnout, including Deborah Norville and Karl Wellner, Judy and Alfred Taubman, Lauren and John Veronis, Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman, Mario Buatta, Chris Meigher, CeCe Cord, Debbie and John Loeffler, Michael Falk, Beth de Woody, Barbie Bancroft, Katherine Mezzacappa, Jamie Figg, Kan Yue Lai, Debbie Bancroft, Mark Gilbertson, and lots more. u F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 3 1 3 9
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THE YOUNG & THE GUEST LIST After the lovely lull that follows the season in December, our columnist resumed her day-to-day activities, which included the International Debutante Ball and another sort of coming-of-age at the premiere of HBO’s Girls. BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN
DJ Coleman, Liam McMullan, and Emerson Barth set the mood at the Cinema Society afterPAT R I C K M C M U LL A N
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Daniel Boulud and Richard Paterson introduced their collaboration—a scotch by The Dalmore—on January 9.
Allison Williams and Andrew Rannells, costars on Girls, at the after-party for the HBO show.
Martha Hunt at the Cinema Society afterparty for HBO’s Girls on January 9.
Jamie Johnson and Lily Kwong at an event hosted by the Cinema Society and HBO at Capitale on January 9.
Terry Richardson, with his go-to thumb’s up, and Audrey Gelman at Capitale.
Capitale was the venue for the after-party for the premiere
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of Girls, hosted by the Cinema Society and HBO.
Society after-party for the premiere of Girls.
“DEEP BREATHS ARE very helpful at shallow parties,” said Barbara Walters. And while the advice wasn’t necessary this month, it is something to remember. I mean, you know how New York can be... On December 29, the International Debutante Ball took place at the Waldorf=Astoria. There, 47 women curtsied, including The Honorable Iona Murray, daughter of a Viscount and Viscountess and heir to Stone Palace, where the Kings of Scots were corronated; Mackenzie Nix, daughter of
a Count and Countess and descendent of William I, John I, and sureties of the Magna Carta and George Washington so, duh, she resides in both London, England, and Greenwich, Connecticut; and Haley Anderson and Catherine Jones, Texans and granddaughters of Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Coming out. So hot right now. After the women were introduced by name, the ballroom became alive with white-tie and white gowns from the bridal salon at Bergdorf Goodman, twirling to the tunes of the Lester Lanin F E B R U A RY 2 0 1 3 1 4 1
Orchestra. (Remember the colored hats in Whit Stillman’s Metropolitan? Courtesy of Lester Lanin!) I visited with Erika Billick, Alexandra Chunn, and Gordon Stewart and then disappeared as the Little Debbies carried on, champagne and all. Everyone knows, there’s something acceptable about carrying on at Dorrian’s in an evening gown. Carrying on at Wilfie and Nell in the West Village? Um, not so much. On January 9, I popped up to Restaurant Daniel, where Daniel Boulud introduced a scotch that he had crafted with Richard Paterson, distiller at The Dalmore. The meal, prepared by the four-star chef, featured foie gras and whiskeyflavored crème brûlée—not the best way to begin the year but, oh, definitely not the worst! Seated between Sam Dangremond of Town & Country and Samantha Yanks of Gotham
Jessica Jones came out at the International Debutante Ball at the Waldorf=Astoria on December 29.
Ball are traditionally pink and silver.
and Hamptons, everything felt very chic, very luxe. After a madeleine, by which I mean a handful of madeleines, I edged toward the kitchen, crossing my fingers for a peek. Foodies everywhere were smiling upon me, because I received a tour of the kitchen and the chef’s table. What a wonderful nightcap! Later, the Cinema Society and HBO hosted the premiere of season two of Girls, with an after-party at Capitale. The glitterati—Jonah Hill, Nicky Hilton, and Jenna Lyons— gathered with the cast of the show on the Lower East Side, which is as close to Brooklyn as one can get in Manhattan. (That said, I would have followed Lena Dunham anywhere.) So, yes, here’s to being a twentysomething in New York. It’s no Sex and the City out there. u
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The bouquets at the International Debutante
Haley Anderson performs the “Texas Dip,� a curtsy for debutantes from the state of Texas.
A debutante dances the night away in a Lester Lanin Orchestra hat.
Alexandra Rhett with her escort, William Rhett, at the International Debutante Ball.
Among the 47 women who debuted, six were from the state of Connecticut.
Cory Perlson and Alexandra Chunn, who debuted at the 56th International Debutante Ball, on December 29.
Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, and Shy Anderson at the Waldorf=Astoria.
Michael Rolla and William Pierrepont in whitetie for the International Debutante Ball.
Margot Johnston and Garrett Debease at the International
Caroline Granruth, with her escort, Reid
Debutante Ball at the Waldorf=Astoria on December 29.
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IF YOU WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH to get Kay Graham all to yourself over a leisurely lunch or on a long news-gathering trip together and ask her when she had been happiest in her glory-filled life, she would tell you immediately and in convincing detail about her wedding in Mount Kisco and early life with Phil. They moved into a modest rented house in a gentrifying section of Washington D.C. to live on their combined annual salary of $5,000. She was a fledgling staff writer at her father’s struggling Washington Post, he was law clerk 144 QUEST
to Supreme Court Justice Felix Frankfurter, and they were absorbed both by the challenges of newlyweds living frugally on the cusp of World War II and the intellectual whirlwinds that swept through their Washington home as Frankfurter, Jessica Mitford, Joe Rauh, Jean Monnet, Evangeline Bell, Isaiah Berlin, and other notables visited. Kay had a glimpse then of the exciting intellectual and social life that lay ahead—but fortunately for her, not of the betrayals and tragedy that the fairy-book wedding would ultimately bring.—Jim Hoagland
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