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CHEZ SEAN Hotelier Sean MacPherson brought his laid-back (yet sophisticated), surfer style from Malibu to Manhattan and Montauk. His hot spots such as the Waverly Inn, the Crow’s Nest and the Jane are among the chicest and most exclusive, but the man behind the magic remains approachable and accessible. Here, MacPherson talks about his “accidental” business—and his undeniable success at dominating the hotel-club scene. by mickey boardman photographs by juan algarin styled by cricket burns

WHO, WHAT, WEAR A guide to the young designers you need to know—and wear—now. Who they are, what they do and how they do it so well. by amy smith

THE 39 BEST DRESSED MEN In our selective list of New York’s most stylish gents, age ain’t nothing but a number, so this round-up includes the young and the young at heart. Let’s hear it for the boys. photographs by patrick mcmullan

this page Suit by Brooks Brothers. Shirt by Giorgio Armani. Sweater by Michael Bastian. Shoes by Giorgio Armani. Belt, MacPherson’s own.

COLUMNS on the cover Sean MacPherson wears a tuxedo jacket, pants and bowtie by Brooks Brothers, shirt by Giorgio Armani and shoes by J.Crew. Photographed by Juan Algarin at the Jane Hotel. Styled by Cricket Burns. Fashion assistance by Amy Smith. Grooming by Sergey for Priscille Danton.

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CHRONICLES Keeping cool at the summer’s hottest happenings. by debbie bancroft

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CRICKET ’S CRUSH The most dapper men will be adorning their collars with this not-so-traditional bow tie.

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OLD NEW YORK Once a no-girls-allowed gentlemen’s club, the McKim, Mead and White-designed University Club remains one of the city’s most prominent social organizations.

WORLD ACCORDING TO . . . The emperor of fashion, Valentino, talks about the fashionable ladies in his life and what he loves about New York.

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The skyline of Manhattan is morphing and so is nightlife, where hotels have become the new hubs of hip. It’s a bit of a throw back to the days when swell guys and girls would camp out for martinis in the gilded, lush lobby of the Carlyle Hotel. And now the cool crowd is haunting hotels once again. This time, they are doing it downtown at Sean MacPherson’s numerous it-spots like the new but-looks-like-it’s-beenthere-forever Bowery Hotel and the Jane Hotel (built in 1908 and once a place for sailors to shack up) that now boasts a grand room that feels a bit like The Shining, with a huge disco ball. MacPherson also owns the super-sleek, modernist Maritime Hotel, which was—way back when—a Phoenix House for homeless youth. Talk about changing hands. Plus, Macpherson, a California surfer boy turned New Yorker, revamped the Crow’s Nest in Montauk, turning a fisherman’s flophouse into a chic spot where I saw Richard Gere, Rachel Weisz, Bruce Weber and Mark Ronson all having dinner on the same night. Nothing like a few movie stars under the stars at the beach. MacPherson sat down with writer Mickey Boardman to reveal how he keeps his empire running and growing (soon he is opening Il Covo in the old power-lunch spot Orso in Los Angeles). He also opens up about his recent marriage to the beautiful Rachelle Hruska who moved from Nebraska to Manhattan to launch—what else—a site all about the after-hours scene. Talk about a match made in heaven. To get past the Jane’s infamously tight velvet ropes, you need the right designer duds and Amy Smith scoured the menswear scene to get the scoop on the labels every dapper dude needs in his closet. From the so-preppy-it’s-edgy look of Thom Browne for Brooks Brothers to the exotic, around the world bohemia of Burkman Bros, this feature will have you racing out to stores for a whole new wardrobe. And for some cool things to throw in with your new looks, I have brought my regular post “Peter’s Picks” from avenueinsider.com to the pages of the magazine. A subversive signet like a ring from Cast of Vices, or a leopard print needlepoint belt from Tucker Blair for Opening Ceremony will make you the center of attention at any of MacPherson’s hotels. Speaking of great accessories, this photo of me was at the Love Heals benefit which I cohosted in Sagaponack with super-stylist Mary Alice Stephenson and supermodel Hilary Rhoda—talk about the right accessories! Being our “Gentlemen’s Issue,” we also compiled a list of the best-dressed men in Manhattan. In a town where the ladies are fawned over for their fashion follies, we decided to celebrate the guys who either make wild style statements (artist Terence Koh) or not only look great, but help dictate

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DINING Central Park Conservancy’s Taste of Summer at Naumburg Bandshell

The Central Park Conservancy raised nearly $650,000 at its 16th annual Taste of Summer to help maintain and preserve Central Park. Over 1,000 guests gathered in front of the Naumburg Bandshell to sample gourmet delights from more than 30 renowned New York chefs and restaurants. Supporters such as Sylvester and Gillian Miniter, Alexandra Lebenthal and Mario Buatta also enjoyed a silent auction and wines provided by Georges Duboeuf and Hob Nob. 1

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Co-hosted by Cinema Society and Acura, the screening of Thor brought together Kenneth Branagh, and Chris Hemsworth as well as Susan Sarandon, Valentino and Emma Roberts at the Top of the Standard. Thierry Mugler also co-hosted a screening of Midnight in Paris at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. Guests such as Woody Allen, Rachel McAdams, Patricia Clarkson and Michael Sheen then gathered at Soho Grand Hotel for the afterparty. Back at the Landmark Sunshine, Cinema Society and Bing screened The Hangover Part II where Calvin Klein, Ivanka Trump, Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis were spotted. 14 | AVENUE MAGAZINE · AUGUST 2011

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Nadja Swarovski-Adams and Rupert Adams dinner & design inspired by Windsor, Fla.

Notables such as Jennifer Creel, Nate Berkus, Amanda Ross, Peter Lyden and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia enjoyed an intimate seafood dinner hosted by Rupert Adams and Nadja Swarovski. The Swarovski Crystallized concept store served as a sparkling setting before guests headed to dinner at Café Kristall. 2

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Nearly 300 socially active animal lovers gathered at Guastavino's for the 2011 Bideawee Ball. The annual event honored board member Joe Garrison and his dog Austin as Volunteers of the Year, while Loretta Swit served as the celebrity host. Guests such as Beth Ostrosky Stern, Roberta Flack, Prince Lorenzo Borghese and Olga Turrey enjoyed cocktails, dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction.

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WEDDED BLISS Andrea John Catsimatidis weds Christopher Nixon Cox at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity

Andrea Catsimatidis and Christopher Nixon Cox were married at the Upper East Side’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. The daughter and son of two celebrated American political and philanthropic families were joined by more than 700 guests at the reception held at the Waldorf-Astoria where they danced to a 24-piece orchestra playing a selection of music, including traditional Greek songs. Notables in attendance included Rudy and Judith Giuliani, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Henry Kissinger and Chuck Schumer. 3

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CHILD’S PLAY K.I.D.S. Annual Women in Industry Luncheon at the Pierre Hotel

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American Cancer Society’s Festive in Flip Flops Kick-Off at 180 E. 93rd Street

More than 250 people gathered for a sunset cocktail party and a 360-degree view of the New York skyline from Greystone Property Development’s penthouse and rooftop terrace. The 2,412 square foot penthouse, complete with its own private rooftop and four terraces, was the perfect spot to kick off the American Cancer Society’s inaugural Hamptons summer bash, Festive in Flip Flops. Hosts Doug Benach of Greystone Properties, Richard Steinberg of Warburg Realty, R. Couri Hay and AVENUE’s own Julie Dannenberg and Peter Davis were joined by guests including Cynthia Lufkin, Mary and Michael Levine, Diana Feldman, CeCe Cord, Jean Shafiroff, Wendy Carduner and Dr. Robert Grant.

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hat keeps us cool in the steamy doldrums Jenna Bush Hager (you know her daddy, but he wasn’t there) of August? Cool, in fact, year-round? Our and The Ruffians (the design team—ask your kids). children. I refer, of course, to the stylistic cool. My own cool kids accompanied me to Andrew Saffir’s Cinema Beth DeWoody, high priestess of cool, stays Society screening of The Ledge, a provocative, beautifully acted that way with the able assistance from her kids, Kyle and film about love and faith, and what happens when they’re in Carlton. Kyle, with Manish Vora of www.artlog.com, conflict. Patrick Wilson, who I would see in anything, stars, has created a company called Grey Area. and told me I can see more of him starting this fall in a This online store fits in that grey area new series about a neurosurgeon whose deceased wife between a gallery and a store, offering keeps him company in the form of a ghost. I don’t artist-designed objects. “Artists experiment blame her. The radiant Liv Tyler brought her mom, with functionality,” Kyle explains. “Shelter Bebe Buell, and new beau, Theo Wenner, son of Jann Serra created a fake Rolex. They made art (gawd, I love themes!). out of function.” The glam group moved on to the The launch was celebrated at The Penthouse at The Dream Hotel (my Wooly, the hot new club in The kids went home—no need to report Woolworth Building from another me), and enjoyed the evening on the cool parent-kid connection. Owner wraparound terrace—far away from Eric Adolfsen first learned of “the ledge,” especially after the the Woolworth Building when he shocking end of the film . . . Safe visited his dad at his law firm revelers included Rupert Friend, located there. “I used to make art on David Schwimmer, Paul Haggis, his Xerox machine,” Eric remembers. Kellan Lutz, Genevieve Jones, His dad, Louis, no creative slouch Kathleen Turner, Stephen Baldwin, himself, saw the need for a restaurant Jack McCullough and Lazaro for the City Hall crowd, so he went Hernandez, Rachel Hunter, Olivier ahead and opened one there. Eric Sarkozy and Stella Schnabel, Duncan wondered if he might carve a club out Sheik, Sebastian Stan (ex-beau of of the extra space, and voilà: The Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester, current Wooly was born. of Glee’s Dianna Argon—tell your Kyle and Carlton helped decorate teen this and be a cool parent, too), with recycled vintage pieces and Eric’s director Matthew Chapman (great-great own artwork. They scored some grandson of Charles Darwin—I dig deep sconces—and even liquor—from the for a theme) and producer Michael Mailer Plaza when it changed hands. And like (yes, son of). Kyle’s event the prior night, they continually And I can’t resist telling you about my curate the club with new artwork. Art on the last parent-child event. Kathy and Rick walls and on guests. Mom Beth wore an Orly Hilton had a little dinner to sup, chat and Genger rope bracelet. Alex Papachristidis watch Paris’ new reality show, The World ordered the Shelter Serra “Birkin” bag. Tom According To Paris. Just a regular night Cashin popped a pair of Rob Wynne’s “blood” at home with the Hiltons. In this new jewelry on his cuffs, and Joanne Casullo series, Paris is the wise counsel to pals dripped a chic “blood” necklace on her less grounded. Charlie Sheen’s ex, for décolletage. Others milling around the Grey Area example, is one of them. Paris has included Helen Schifter, Casey Fremont and grown up and left the bad behavior to dad Vincent, Michele Oka Doner (whose work is others. I asked some of the guests what on the site) and son Jordan (the family theme their reality show would be. Anne Hearst Liv Tyler and Patrick Wilson just goes on . . .), Anne Pasternak, Kiki Smith, McInerney thought a show based on the

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The Hip Hotelier After reigning the L.A. social scene for years with his semi-secretive, celebrity-packed hot spots like the legendary eatery Olive, 46-year-old Sean MacPherson decided to make his mark on Manhattan. With a whopping 7 openings in 10 years—including the Jane, the Bowery Hotel, the Maritime and Montauk's the Crow's Nest—the hotelier/restaurateur injected his laid-back California cool vibe into the city and became the biggest, brightest name in New York nightlife in years. And he is just getting started. by MICKEY BOARDMAN photographed by JUAN ALGARIN

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f you know anything about the New York nightlife scene, you know what a superstar Sean MacPherson has become in the last decade. The lanky Malibu native is behind some of the coolest and most beautifully-designed spots in New York City—including the Park, the Jane Hotel, the Waverly Inn and the Bowery Hotel. The latter is only a few years old, but feels like a 1930s California mountain lodge with its rich décor of dark woods, velvets and taxidermy. A San Simeon for international hipsters, if you will. MacPherson rolls up to the Bowery on a 1964 BMW R69S motorcycle wearing jeans, a button-down and a bicycle helmet. It’s the sort of get-up a mod in 1960s London would sport, lending him an aura of eclectic hipness. At 6 feet 3 inches tall, with a perennial tan and dark blonde hair, he’s the type of good-looking regular guy that women of all ages have a wild crush on—and many can’t help but turn their heads as he enters Gemma, the hotel’s restaurant. In The New York Times, reviewer Frank Bruni wrote, “Gemma has an unlabored panache that makes an evening go down very easy.” That pretty much sums up the simultaneously ultra-hip and invitingly laid-back ambience that MacPherson brings to all his endeavors. Similarly, his demeanor is friendly and accessible, not what you might expect from the man behind a series of Manhattan’s hippest and most exclusive hot spots. Born in New Zealand to a surfing champion mother, MacPherson grew up in Malibu, Calif., where the high-low surf culture had a big influence on him. As a child, he spent time in Aspen and Mexico—and the global surf-ski-nomad lifestyle certainly shows up in his work. At 19, while studying business and philosophy at the University of Southern California, he did a guest year in Madrid, which also had a profound affect on his aesthetic tastes. “I really fell in love with the tradition and history of Europe; the way people dressed, the way people behaved, the architecture,” MacPherson recalls wistfully. “Growing up in a place like Malibu, which was effectively developed in the 1960s, I sort of rejected a lot of the stuff that I came from.” He thinks a moment and adds, “At the same time, ultimately your roots seep back into your life for better or for worse.” During college, MacPherson helped out his roommate, who had started promoting a club called Power Tools. Next, he did a party called Funky Reggae with another Malibu

friend. “It was absolutely never my intention to be in this business,” MacPherson smiles. “It was just an utter accident.” In fact, what MacPherson enjoys most about his work is the artistic side. “What I really love doing is designing spaces, dreaming, realizing my dream. That’s the fun part. That’s the joy,” he says. The real magic started with a tiny restaurant called Olive, which MacPherson opened in 1990 on “a lonely stretch on Fairfax” in Los Angeles. It had a cement block exterior that looked like a bunker, while harlequin wallpaper lent a circus tent ambience to the inside. From the start, it seemed to be destined for success. “It was just one of these places that was meant to be very, very popular,” he remembers. “We had no sign and no telephone number. Literally, the first person to walk in the door was David Bowie. How he got there, I have no idea.” Bowie was followed soon after by Madonna and Kurt Cobain. Three years later, thanks to a short-term lease, the restaurant closed at the height of its popularity. What was the secret to Olive’s success, or that of any other restaurant MacPherson has had his hand in since? “Like any kind of creation, there are many different ways to do it,” MacPherson says humbly. “The places I like tend to service a community of people and feel at least moderately personal. You feel like there’s a reason why you’re there.” These days, superstar chefs are often the driving forces behind restaurants, but MacPherson’s places are about the ambience, the beautiful yet comfy décor. “To me, the food is a big, important part, but the social experience is as important. These kinds of chefs don’t tend to make beautiful places, but they make good food. Those that make beautiful places don’t tend to make good food. They’re both equally valid. If you can get the two of them together, it would be good,” he says simply. Always a frequent traveler to New York, MacPherson moved here in 2000 when Eric Goode—the genius behind such legendary local spots as Area and Bowery Bar—asked him to collaborate on the restaurant the Park. Goode recalls, “Sean’s strengths often complement my weaknesses. He went to business school and I didn’t. He was a good person to team up with. It was very easy to work with him. Our aesthetics were very in-line in an almost bizarre way.” Goode, who was born in Rhode Island but raised in Northern California, brought a No-Cal aesthetic to MacPherson’s So-Cal one.

“It was just one of these places that was meant to be very, very popular. We had no sign and no telephone number. Literally, the first person to walk in the door was David Bowie. How he got there, I have no idea.” —Sean MacPherson on his popular ’90s restaurant, Olive, in L.A.

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. . . with Lisa Edelstein

. . . with Glenn O'Brien . . .with, from left, Bill Powers and Cynthia Rowley

Sean MacPherson with, from left, Amy Sacco, Gina Gershon, Connie Nielsen and Liev Schreiber . . . with Rachelle Nadine Johnson

. . . with Rachelle Hruska

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The Park, an enormous multilevel indoor-outdoor venue is classic MacPherson: open spaces, fireplaces, rich woods and cantilevered stairs—equal parts Malibu, Montauk and Sun Valley. Since its opening, MacPherson has been busy with a constant stream of new projects, including the Maritime Hotel, the Waverly Inn and the Crow’s Nest in Montauk. But these days, MacPherson is taking things a little more slowly: “I can happily say that for the first time in 20 years, I’m actually not building a place.” He thinks for a minute and adds, “Oh wait, I take that back. I am doing one place in L.A.” That place is Il Covo, which has taken over the old Orso space at 3rd Street near Robertson Boulevard. “It’s really been a labor of love because I ate at Orso for so many years,” MacPherson notes. “Everything I did in L.A., I did in my 20s and they’re geared towards people in their 20s. I’m quite proud of them, and they’re still open, but this is something that is geared towards me and where I am in my life. So I’ve worked very hard to open this place.” In addition to hard work and his impeccable taste, MacPherson’s success is no doubt due—at least in part—to his sheer likeability. His laidback demeanor is balanced by a strong sense of professionalism and a courteous attitude. “Certainly it’s important to have manners,” he explains, “in terms of business, in terms of relationships and in terms of just functioning within this city. It just makes life so much easier for everyone involved.” Speaking of likeability, the longtime bachelor recently married Rachelle Hruska, editor in chief and co-founder

of the nightlife and society website Guest of a Guest. Hruska says, “Sean’s personality is dynamic and engaging. It’s what first attracted me to him. I think his spaces, though all unique, have the same ability to capture your senses the moment you walk in. He also has a playful personality that comes through in his spaces.” So it makes sense that Hruska was drawn to MacPherson’s work even before the two met. “I was for sure a fan of Sean’s places before we dated, especially the Bowery and the Jane, though I wasn’t fully aware that he was the mastermind behind them. I actually suggested our first meeting in L.A. be at the Roger Room before I knew he owned it. I felt like an idiot!” The couple tied the knot in Montauk at Peter Beard’s estate, honeymooned in the south of France and are now living together in the West Village house MacPherson has occupied for years. So who wears the pants in the family when it comes to home décor decisions? “The idea is to ultimately move to a new place that is neutral territory and collaborate,” MacPherson laughs. “But whether we move or not, we’re going to collaborate on our lifestyles.” Hruska adds, “We both love to travel and seem to come back from trips with things that end up filling our spaces. I hope our lives will forever become a canvas of our adventures together.” If the result is anywhere near as stellar as those found at MacPherson’s hotels and restaurants, their home will no doubt be a knockout. ✦

“Sean’s personality is dynamic and engaging. It’s what first attracted me to him. I think his spaces, though all unique, have the same ability to capture your senses the moment you walk in.” —Rachelle Hruska

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Sartorial Superstars The New Wave of Designers to Watch and Wear Fashion in New York—even for guys— changes faster than taxi fares rise. Keeping up with the latest and greatest mens designers is hard work, so we did the job for you. Meet the ruling menswear movers and makers from Frank Muytjens’ phoenix-like resurrection of J.Crew to Thom Browne's revolutionary suiting style. This is your guide book for looking great all year. by AMY SMITH

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Thom Browne Occupation: Head designer of Thom Browne, Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers and Gamme Bleu for Moncler Hometown: Allentown, Pa. Celebrity fans: Daniel Radcliffe, Robert Downey Jr., Brad Goreski What was the inspiration behind your most recent collection? “The Fall/Winter 2011 collection is derived from the sport of hunting. I used familiar fabrics such as cavalry twill, Shetland wool, tweed and cashmere and wool suiting.” Where once upon a now-distant time a suit was a staple in every man’s wardrobe, the current business-casual climate has left an empty hanger, which Thom Browne is intent on filling. There’s no mistaking a Thom Browne suit. From high-water, slim-fitting trousers, to cropped-sleeve suit jackets, Browne is single-handedly reinventing menswear for the next generation. Browne floated onto the scene in 2001 making made-to-measure suits in his New York studio. Fast forward less than a decade, and Browne has not only received the CFDA Award for Menswear but has also become one of few American designers asked to show during men’s fashion week in Paris. It should come as no surprise then that the Holy Grail of American sportswear, Brooks Brothers, tapped Browne to come on as the head designer of Black Fleece, the company’s answer to a more conceptual, contemporary climate. Initially, the designer was only meant to be the first in a slew of designers for the label. However, after the initial 50-piece collection was launched in 2007, the success led to the announcement that Browne would remain in his position until Spring 2011. The success even led to Brooks Brothers opening up a stand-alone Black Fleece store on Bleecker Street in the West Village, featuring both the men’s and women’s collections. It seems unlikely that the newest face of American sportswear would be a small town boy from Pennsylvania with no formal design training, but if Thom Browne continues to create silhouettes that defy conventions, we’re happy to have him as our poster child.

Thom Browne Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook by Thom Browne for Black Fleece

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Michael Bastian

Michael Bastian Occupation: Head designer of Michael Bastian and Gant by Michael Bastian Hometown: Lyons, N.Y. Celebrity fans: Jay-Z, Kanye West, Gerard Butler What three words would you use to describe the Michael Bastian aesthetic? “American, unstudied and introspective.” The "Susan Lucci" of the fashion world no more—designer Michael Bastian finally received the much-deserved title of “Menswear Designer of the Year” at the 2011 CFDA Awards after not one, not two, but four previous nominations. The timing for this recognition could not have been more appropriate, as this year has been one of many changes and regrouping. After buying back the rights to his eponymous label and becoming an entirely independent business, Bastian moved his team into a brand new studio in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, with designers like Stella McCartney and Simon Spurr residing in the same building. Prized as one of America’s most promising menswear designers of our time, Bastian has made a name for himself perfecting the classic elements of sportswear with a commitment to quality and an uncanny attention to detail. From Polo Ralph Lauren to Bergdorf Goodman, Bastian's résumé boasts experience with some of the biggest names in American fashion, which is strongly reflected in his designs for both his eponymous label as well as his collaborative line, Gant by Michael Bastian. With an award in his back pocket and a bevy of A-List admirers, the designer confidently moves onwards and upwards, promising to remain one of the bright names in contemporary American fashion. 42 | AVENUE MAGAZINE · AUGUST 2011

Fall/Winter 2011 runway look by Gant by Michael Bastian

Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein Occupation: Head designers of men's and women's wear of Timo Weiland Hometown: Nebraska and Great Neck, N.Y. Celebrity fans: Ed Westwick, Mark Ronson What was the inspiration behind your most recent collection? "Gloria Vanderbilt and Keith Richards on a fantastical trip to India in the 1960s." Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein, the brains behind eponymous label Timo Weiland, met after both were interning in the fashion industry in New York and instantly hashed an impressive and creatively stimulating partnership. Born in rural Nebraska, but raised between New York City and Florida, Weiland’s interest in fashion was sparked from an early age. His mother taught him to sew and he quickly grew to respect and understand the art of textile and design. Born and bred in Long Island, co-designer Eckstein credits his fashion obsession to his grandmother, a successful Manhattan interior designer. With a fondness for ascots and a keen eye for style, the pair began designing a line of neckties that eventually made its way onto the set of the popular TV series, Gossip Girl. This attention led the pair to design their first full ready-to-wear collection for both men and women, and for the first time this past September, show at MercedesBenz Fashion Week. With determination to rip their generation out of their baggy T-shirts and skinny jeans, Weiland and Eckstein forage ahead on a quest to "return to the art of dressing."

Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook by Timo Weiland

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Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook by Burkman Bros

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Ben and Doug Burkman Occupation: Head designers of Burkman Bros Hometown: Ontario, Canada Celebrity fans: Kanye West, the cast of Twilight There’s something entirely infectious about brother design duo Doug and Ben Burkman. With their ear-to-ear smiles and Canadian charm, this pair brings life to a collection of contemporary casual menswear that speaks to the man who longs for the cool and casual look. Inspired by their travels around East Asia, the Burkman brothers’ collection of signature madras plaids and military-inspired outerwear is a clear marriage of East meets West. And in a world where social media and celebrity pop culture is the pinnacle of trend-setting, it doesn’t hurt that the cast of Twilight is often seen decked-out in their casual-cool duds, and media magnet Kanye West recently sported a collection of their bracelets while performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Suffice it to say, these former Gap Inc. designers are well on their way to taking over the men’s retail market in America, and for two boys from our neighbor to the north, that’s no easy feat.

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Frank Muytjens Occupation: Head designer of menswear at J.Crew Hometown: Amsterdam, Netherlands Celebrity fans: Jake Gyllenhaal, Aaron Eckhart, the Jonas Brothers J.Crew has come a long way from its tradition of khakis and oxfords. No longer exclusive to the collegiate set, the company has transformed itself into a trendy and modern lifestyle brand that fits just fine into the closet of any East Village hipster. This transformation can be attributed to the induction of current head of menswear design, Frank Muytjens. A native of Amsterdam, Muytjens has taken his Dutch influences, as well as his eight years at Polo Ralph Lauren, to add a European edge to this classic American sportswear brand. From introducing a higher-end suiting department, to collaborating with classic brands like Red Wing and Ray-Ban, Muytjens and his team have molded the J.Crew man into a fashion-conscious customer with the perfect amount of unpretentious, effortless cool. A warning to the Ralphs and Calvins of the retail world, this Dutchman is quickly becoming synonymous with American style and there’s no sign of him stepping aside anytime soon.

Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook by Frank Muytjens for J.Crew Frank Muytjens

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Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos

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Richard Chai Occupation: Head designer of Richard Chai, Richard Chai Menswear and Richard Chai Love Hometown: Westchester County, N.Y. Celebrity fans: Hayden Christensen, Stephen Moyer

Sam Shipley & Jeff Halmos

How does a New York base influence your personal and design aesthetic? “The pulse of New York City and its diversity definitely gives one much to draw upon. A simple walk in the city can inspire an entire collection.”

Occupation: Head designers of Shipley & Halmos Hometown: Newport Beach, Calif. Celebrity fans: Jon Hamm, Ed Westwick, John Krasinski Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos are those guys you knew in college whom you just had to be friends with. They ooze the kind of effortless cool that is infectious. The pair met during their freshman year at the University of Colorado, and soon after they started Trovata (along with a few other college friends). A men’s capsule collection, Trovata was mostly intended to sharpen their skills in their respective fine art and business degrees, but eventually it was presented at New York Fashion Week. After a few years, however, the boys picked up and made the move to New York City, leaving Trovata behind. The two then combined their interests to create Shipley & Halmos, which launched in January 2008 for both men and women. It seems their move to the East Coast paid off, as it wasn’t long before department stores like Barneys Co-Op and boutiques all over the world began requesting orders of the designs, eventually leading to a nomination for the GQ/CFDA Best New Designer. After four years as a duo, there is no sign of stopping as Shipley and Halmos have added everything from art supplies to specialty books to their fare, and a quirky online store for those who prefer to shop from the comfort of their couches. 46 | AVENUE MAGAZINE · AUGUST 2011

Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook by Shipley & Halmos

Designer Richard Chai has been working consistently in the fashion world on an international level from a very young age. Born in New York, Chai got his first internship with the prestigious Geoffrey Beene while studying at Parsons School of Design. After graduating, the young New Yorker made the move to Paris where he continued his study of fashion at the acclaimed Lissa School, all the while working as an illustrator at the House of Lanvin. Upon his return to New York, Chai immediately started his professional career with placements at Armani Exchange and Donna Karan, before being named Design Director at Marc Jacobs, helping to usher in Marc by Marc Jacobs. 2004 marked the launch of Chai’s eponymous label, and since then he has been on an upward trajectory to the top of American fashion. Expanding his brand to include a menswear line and, later, a companion women’s diffusion line, Chai’s design aesthetic is a reflection of his Korean heritage and his work with some of the world’s most influential design houses. From the architectural details of his time at Lanvin, to the neo-grunge influences of Marc Jacobs’ early collections, Chai has been well accepted by the international set and certainly gets the badge of approval from his hometown admirers. Fall/Winter 2011 Lookbook by Richard Chai

Simon Spurr Occupation: Head designer of Spurr and Simon Spurr Hometown: Kent, England Celebrity fans: Justin Timberlake, Josh Duhamel, Matt Bomer What fall trend are you most looking forward to this upcoming season? “The biggest trend is the consumer's shift towards newer brands and away from the old-guard, heritage American brands. New York is alive with young talent, not just in fashion but also music and film. There is a new generation growing together in competitive yet cooperative harmony. The most noticeable trend I'm seeing is a return to style!” Simon Spurr embodies the effortlessly cool and on-point style of a quintessential British transplant. With influences ranging from famed tailor Tommy Nutter, to pop-punk band Babyshambles, his collections clearly represent a perfect marriage between British pop culture and classic American sportswear. After graduating from Middlesex University with a Bachelor of Arts in Men’s Fashion Design, the young designer was recruited by Yves Saint Laurent, where he worked closely with then art director, Hedi Slimane. Pretty soon, Spurr made his trip across the pond to head up the menswear design team at cK Calvin Klein, later taking the reins at Ralph Lauren’s exclusive Black and Purple Labels. In 2006, Spurr launched his eponymous line with three distinct styles of American-made selvage jeans. Spurr eventually expanded into a full lifestyle brand by adding sportswear, suiting and accessories to the collection. With the success of the label, Spurr and his team expanded even further, launching Simon Spurr, a high-end designer collection that clearly emphasizes the designer’s confident aesthetic and refined craftsmanship. It is no surprise that style junkies like Justin Timberlake are fans of the line—the modern and elegant silhouettes are the perfect attire for walking the red carpet at any premiere or party. One gets a feeling Mr. Spurr will be dressing the likes of movie stars and style icons for years to come. And let's not forget that Simon Spurr is one of the few menswear shows where Vogue's Anna Wintour always makes a front row appearance. ✦ Simon Spurr

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Best Dressed Men In New York, women usually steal the style spotlight and their dates blend in at black tie benefits in standard tuxedos. But don’t write off the guys so quickly—our highly edited list of 39 Best Dressed Men has shown that being a dapper dude is in their DNA and they manage to stand out even on a dance floor flooded with girls in glamorous Chanel and Dior evening wear. Welcome New York’s sartorial All-Stars.

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Mark Ronson Carmelo Anthony

The maverick music producer and artist helped put Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen on the top of the charts and also ranks high on the style heap. Ronson’s shiny pompadour, lean-cut mod suits and model looks have made him a star in both London and New York—where he lives with French fiancée, actress Josephine de la Baume.

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony scores slam-dunks on the basketball court, but with his bow ties and bold jackets, he wins the trophy for most fashionable jock.

Anderson Cooper The New York-raised son of Gloria Vanderbilt, Anderson Cooper, a.k.a. the “silver fox,” looks smart whether reporting from the war in Iraq or hosting an awards ceremony. The perfect suit and a ripped body help make this future talk show host the talk of the town.

Carmelo Anthony

SUPERSTAR STYLE Headlining fashion Anderson Cooper

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Justin Timberlake The pop star turned actor has gone from boy bander with Jheri curl-like hair, to a style mogul who shines on the red carpet and is so monumentally influential that he even has his own menswear line: William Rast. Justin Timberlake

Sean Avery

Mark Ronson

Sean Avery Besides being a New York Ranger, Canadian-born Sean Avery spent a summer off the ice interning for Vogue. Currently dating supermodel Hilary Rhoda, the self-proclaimed clotheshorse also co-owns the Tribeca hot spot Tiny's and plans to work in fashion after his hockey career. AUGUST 2011 · AVENUE MAGAZINE | 49

Magnus Berger Waris Ahluwalia

Magnus Berger

Dubbed the ‘Chic Sikh,’ Waris Ahluwalia has starred in Wes Anderson films and designs a line of jewelry called House of Waris. His exquisitely detailed pieces are worn by celebs such as Kate Hudson and Natalie Portman, to name just a few. Ahluwalia’s turban and suits-withsneakers look has won him legions of admirers, making him one of the most photographed men in New York.

The Editor in Chief of the oversized bi-annual style sheet The Last Magazine and a former art director at Baron & Baron, Berger knows what looks glamorous on the printed page and also what looks good— his uniform is Cheap Monday jeans with skinny Dior Homme jackets—when he looks in the mirror.

Michael Macko The man behind every cool menswear campaign and shoot from Burkman Bros to John Bartlett, fashion consultant and stylist Michael Macko tells the trendsetters what’s trendy before it even hits the shelves. A true style soothsayer.

Waris Ahluwalia

Michael Macko

THE SULTANS OF STYLE Arthur Wayne

Arthur Wayne The prince of public relations at Brooks Brothers has taken the storied label from Wall Street to the West Village where Black Fleece (the line Thom Browne designs for BB) has become a badge of blue-blooded classic meets nightlife chic.

Jewelry designer Philip Crangi is not only sought after for his edgy, original bijoux, but he’s also stalked by bloggers who copy his trademark beard and urban outdoorsman look.

Philip Crangi

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Charles Fagan

Graziano de Boni

Affectionately known as the “fourth Lauren child,” the Executive Vice President of Polo Ralph Lauren is a walking billboard for the all American chic label that has become synonymous with country club cool.

Graziano de Boni

Chris Del Gatto The Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of CIRCA, the leading global buyer of jewelry, diamonds and watches from the public, Chris Del Gatto is a competitive polo player who not only knows how to pick gems and a girlfriend (supermodel Veronica Webb), but also the smartest threads in New York City.

Charles Fagan

Federico Pratesi

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Fashion’s big wigs

Tom Guinness The half-brother of muse of the moment, Daphne Guinness, Tom Guinness is a stylist whose star is rising fast. Being well bred, good looking and tall doesn’t hurt when Guinness shows up to style a shoot. And he definitely knows how to dress himself without ever looking like he gave his outfit a second thought. ©PATRICK MCMULLAN

The affable CEO of Giorgio Armani has worked for Reed Krakoff and Prada, and spent much of his 20some years in fashion at the Valentino Fashion Group—so Graziano de Boni is fluent in fashion, to say the least. We love how a skinny tie and a dark Armani suit makes him look like a corporate rock star.

Tom Guinness

The CEO of Pratesi, a familyrun, 105-year-old luxury linen brand founded by his greatgrandfather, Federico Pratesi’s great taste runs in the family— he cites his parents as his biggest influences. It doesn’t hurt that he has all of his shirts and suits handmade in Venice, Italy.

Federico Pratesi

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Terence Koh Vito Schnabel

A dominant force on the downtown art scene, Beijing-born Terence Koh creates pieces in almost all white. Naturally, his outfits are a totally cool white-out win whether winter, spring, summer or fall.

This young gallerist is on the cusp of being the next Gagosian. The son of Julian Schnabel not only knows how to curate a killer art show, but also his closet, like a seasoned pro.

Vladimir Roitfeld The offspring of editirix and Tom Ford BFF Carine Roitfeld, gallerist Vladimir Roitfeld was raised to look good. And with his French New Wave cinema star looks and sleek suits, he’s a headliner—and head turner— wherever he goes.

Vito Schnabel

Terence Koh

WORKS OF ART The man as the masterpiece Vladimir Roitfeld

André Saraiva The multi-talented Saraiva started out as a Parisian graffiti artist and now has added nightclub mogul (Paris’ legendary Le Baron and Montana to name just two hot spots), hotelier, filmmaker, clothing designer and Creative Director of the men’s fashion glossy L’Officiel Hommes. Not to mention, Saraiva (who dates Annabelle Dexter-Jones) resembles a French André Elvis Presley. Saraiva 52 | AVENUE MAGAZINE · AUGUST 2011

The son of media powerpublisher and major art collector Peter Brant and supermodel Stephanie Seymour is poised and primped to be this year’s poster boy for daring, yet divinely dapper outfits.

Peter Brant II

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Lewis Lapham and Winston Lapham Writer and the Editor of Harper’s Magazine for nearly 30 years, Lewis Lapham is the founder of the history and literature publication called—what else—Lapham’s Quarterly. Son Winston is a successful young investment banker known for his boyish good looks and perfectly cut suits.

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MY THREE SONS Fashionable runs in the family Jann Wenner and Theo Wenner

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Jann Wenner is the co-founder and publisher of the biweekly rock and roll bible Rolling Stone and the owner of Men’s Journal and Us Weekly. Son Theo is a photographer on the rise, shooting for hip mags like Paper and Purple—oh, and did we mention that he is the beau of Liv Tyler? Oscar de la Renta and Moises de la Renta

Oscar de la Renta and Moises de la Renta

Theo Wenner and Jann Wenner

Oscar de la Renta dresses everyone from Upper East Side socials to Hollywood starlets, but Mr. de la Renta also defines elegance, good manners and effortless, masculine style. His son Moises, who mixes Madison Avenue classic with Rivington Street hip, is about to launch his own line, and is also the obvious heir to a fashion dynasty. AUGUST 2011 · AVENUE MAGAZINE | 53

Brett Fahlgren Stylist, TV host and grooming expert, Brett Fahlgren helps regular Joes look like Mr. GQ (a magazine he is an alum of, along with Prada and Calvin Klein). It’s no wonder his website is an information hub for men looking to upgrade their wardrobe.

Graydon Carter Vanity Fair’s iconic editor, film producer and successful restaurateur, Graydon Carter can make a tweed jacket look terrific— and his wild mane of hair is as recognizable as Mozart.

Brett Fahlgren

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THE WRITE LOOK Take notes from these guys

Darrell Hartman

Hamish Bowles

Man about town, Darrell Hartman, covers trends and the social swarm for The Wall Street Journal and style.com, amongst numerous publications. Naturally, being an expert on fashion, Hartman fits the part perfectly.

Vogue’s European Editor at Large has a warehouse full of archival couture clothing, but it is Bowles’ impeccably divine dandy duds that are constant candy for our eyes.

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Darrell Hartman

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Hamish Bowles

GLOSSY GUYS Style fit to print Jace Lipstein Kristian Laliberte

The menswear blogger behind Grungy Gentleman not only reports the news and scoops, he is also the Men's Fashion Director of Singer22 and a designer—who’s collaborated with J Shoes and Dockers, to name just two labels. Expect to read, see and wear more of this blogging boy about town.

The New York editor of the website Refinery29 which covers all things chic, Kristian Laliberte is at every stylish soiree in town—and always dressed to the nines in his signature mix of old-school East Coast prep with a dash of Lower East Side edginess.

Kristian Laliberte

Jace Lipstein

Alex Lubomirski

Ryan McGinley The youngest photographer to have a one-man show at the Whitney Museum, Ryan McGinley’s images of oft-wasted youth have influenced the art and fashion worlds. And the photographer himself always looks as good as his subjects—which have included Lady Gaga—behind the camera. No wonder he has modeled for Agnès B. and Marc Jacobs.

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Alex Lubomirski Star photographer Alex Lubomirski has made Jennifer Aniston and Gwyneth Paltrow glow like goddesses on the cover of Harper's Bazaar. But Lubomirski’s laid-back jeans, a basic button down shirt and a scarf make him picture perfect.

Ryan McGinley

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IT’S IN THE MONEY Investing smartly in style Euan Rellie The British expat not only boasts charm and wit, but also has become New York’s unofficial brand ambassador for Thom Browne—where he gets most of his custom suits made. No wonder Rellie is one of New York’s most invited guests.

Stavros Niarchos

Euan Rellie

Peter Georgiopoulos Peter Georgiopoulos

The heir to the Greek shipping fortune, Stavros Niarchos III grew up in New York and Paris, and manages to steal attention with his good looks and macho outfits from the models that are always draped on his arm.

The shipping tycoon knows where to put his money— and when he gets dressed, always looks like a zillion bucks. This modern day Aristotle Onassis found his “Jackie O.” in supermodel wife Kara Young. Stavros Niarchos

Alejandro Santo Domingo The Colombian banker has been called the South American John F. Kennedy Jr. His movie star looks and bespoke suits have every girl in Manhattan madly chasing Santo Domingo, who is currently dating (sorry girls!) supermodel Julie Henderson.

Dennis Paul

Dennis Paul The handsome investment banker husband of designer Coralie Charriol Paul can make a custom navy blue suit seem like money in the bank. Ca-ching!

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THIS FALL, AVENUE’S long-established Antiques, Art & Design at the Armory Show will transform the Park Avenue Armory into the destination for world-class antiques, art and jewelry. From September 21-25, a multitude of prestigious dealers will offer the finest quality items for every interest—from 17th-century through mid-century modern furniture, antique silver and clocks, to contemporary jewelry, art and more. This year, we’ve expanded our 20th century offerings. Some of the exciting and exclusive programming for the show includes a private opening night preview co-chaired by Ellie Cullman, Jamie Drake, and Dr. Eva Andersson-Dubin and Glenn Dubin; design panels featuring leading designers; book signings; and The Royal Oak Foundation lectures. As this show is the first of the New York fair season, and the first major social event on the calendar, Antiques, Art & Design at the Armory is sure to be the talk of the town. For a more extensive preview and full show information, please visit www.avenueshows.com.

camilla dietz bergeron, ltd. Buccellati yellow gold, sapphire and diamond cuff

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“The boldness of the cuff, together with the delicacy of the leaf motif, and the radiant finish, announce ‘Buccellati.’” —Gus Davis, Camilla Dietz Bergeron, Ltd.

An important diamond and pearl set 1/4 repeater broach watch. Geneva, circa 1820, 11/4 inches x 3/4 inches “This tiny piece of jewelry will tell you the time without even looking at it by the chiming activated by a button on the side.” —John Jaffa, John Jaffa Antiques

m.s. rau antiques Louis XVI chair, branded with the mark of Versailles Palace. Circa 1775, 19 1/2 inches wide x 20 1/2 inches deep x 34 inches high “It cannot be overstated how extraordinary it is to acquire an actual furnishing from Versailles Palace. In terms of quality and provenance, this is perhaps the most important antique chair on the market today.” —Bill Rau, M.S. Rau Antiques 58 | AVENUE MAGAZINE · AUGUST 2011

f. l. braswell fine art Oiseaux by Georges Braque, original color lithograph, 1963 “This large scale, original lithograph by Georges Braque beautifully captures the artist's fascination with birds in flight. Braque used this imagery as a poetic symbol of the eternity of nature and the freedom of the spirit and mind.” —Freeman Braswell, F. L. Braswell Fine Art

gary rubinstein antiques An important Italian rococo silver gilt console. Italy, 1760 “Everything about this fine Italian console is extraordinary: the generous size, the amazing sculptural quality of the carving, the original white gold water gilded surface and the use of rare marble in combination for the top. Simply the best of the best.” —Gary Rubinstein, Gary Rubinstein Antiques

hollis reh & shariff Art Deco Cartier emerald & diamond pin “Cartier Art Deco jewelry is rare and extremely desirable. Pieces like this are sought after by jewelry collectors and connoisseurs.” —Jennifer Nutter, Hollis Reh & Shariff

the silver fund Jean Puiforcat tea and coffee set on tray, sterling silver and ebony. France, circa 1930

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“A wonderful Jean Puiforcat 1930s original four piece tea set on tray. Jean E Puiforcat was the legendary chief designer of the Puiforcat Paris Design Firm in the 1930s at the height of the French Art Deco movement.” —Michael James, The Silver Fund

Bronze “Tabourets en X,” by Diego Giacometti, circa 1970 “The work of Diego Giacometti constitutes a universe full of dreams and poetry. His creations merge the world of sculpture and furniture design into one remarkable whole. His exquisitely designed and carefully crafted bronze tables, chairs and other functional objects are brought to life by the artist's unique imagination, his sense of proportion and his profound love of nature and the animal world.” —Thierry Curial, Galerie Curial

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real estate

Generations T of Luxury Living For decades, Glenwood has created sophisticated homes and buildings that focus on enriching quality of life, continuously elevating the standard for rental living Children's playroom at Barclay Tower, featuring hand-painted murals

The elegant glass-enclosed pool of limestone and mosaic stone inlay at Grand Tier

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hose looking for the complete package in their next apartment need look no further than Glenwood. The city’s largest and most established owner, developer and manager of luxury rental properties has continually raised the bar for what is expected of a high-end living experience. Glenwood’s portfolio features properties in some of New York City’s most desirable neighborhoods including the Upper West Side, Gracie Point, Midtown, the Financial District and Tribeca. Each building is conveniently situated adjacent to the city’s top parks, the finest public and private schools, shopping, dining and more. The high-end rental properties also boast a signature package of attentive, professional services, high-end finishes, elegant design elements and a full suite of top-rated amenities—features that have become synonymous with Glenwood’s eminent brand. “Quality of life is a primary deciding factor during the apartment-hunting process. For this reason, Glenwood’s ongoing goal is to create the experience of being ‘home’ as soon as one steps through the building’s entrance. We pay a great deal of attention to our renters’ needs to provide full-service communities where every aspect of a building—from the lobby to the amenity spaces—is an extension of one’s residence,” said Gary Jacob, executive vice president of Glenwood. Glenwood properties such as Emerald Green, Grand Tier, The Lucerne and Paramount Tower, feature premium services and amenities like 24-hour doormen, state-of-the-art fitness centers, lap pools, professionally landscaped roof decks and terraces, children’s playrooms with hand-painted murals, and washers and dryers in most homes. Stunning design elements within each home include hardwood flooring throughout, modern kitchens, premium appliances and bathrooms, and generous floor plans designed to offer residents ultimate flexibility. Additionally, Glenwood is one of the few rental property developers to provide residents larger homes, with many layouts configured as three- and four-bedroom options to accommodate various resident needs. “Because of our wide-ranging selection of spacious homes, we often find residents moving within our buildings as their lives evolve,” Mr. Jacob said. “It is not uncommon to see a family grow up within one of our properties, renting larger apartments as their children grow. We also see buildings that are home to multi-generational families, as children rent homes in our buildings to start families of their own.” ✦

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REAL ESTATE Some of the most experienced and stylish in the business share their wisdom on the current market trends

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harald grant, sotheby’s international realty How would you describe your style? I tend to be low key, unassuming. What distinguishes you from others in your field? My work ethic—I am available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It’s really uplifting to know that I am seen as the go-to realtor for some of the world’s wealthiest and most influential people. Have you noticed any trends in what is selling and/or what people are asking for? The one thing I’ve noticed is that everything is price-driven. Describe your relationship with potential buyers? The most important element in creating new relationships with buyers is something I call a “friendship with trust.” I’ve been in situations where I’ve actually advised against a property, saying, “This is not the right property. Wait.” I never push a deal for the deal’s sake. Because of the trust built between myself and buyers, I actually have been able to sell properties without the buyers being there. Give us a shining moment. Last year, after a New York City broker referred a buyer to me and I closed a deal with that buyer, I referred that same buyer to a Palm Beach broker who also sold a property to them. Then, I referred the son of that same buyer to a Beverly Hills broker who also succeeded in selling him a property. Then, I referred the original buyer to a broker in Aspen, and they closed a deal there as well. This all occurred within thirty days, and resulted in four transactions totaling $52 million. Those moments are hard to beat. What is your dream project? I am living it!

50 Nugent Street ■ Southampton, NY 11968 ■ 631.227.4913 ■ harald.grant@sothebyshomes.com

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JOSH LEHRER

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

harald grant, svp Sotheby’s International Realty’s Top Agent for 2010 with over $220 Million in Sales

prIstIne oCeanFront, southampton White sandy dunes and panoramic views of the ocean on 2.5+/- acres with 125’ of beach-front. Well-maintained, 6000+/- sq. ft. residence with 6 bedroom suites, elevator, 2-car garage, room for pool and tennis. $14,500,000. WEB: 0053230

hIstorIC treetops – southampton estate seCtIon Across 3.5+/- acres, this 19th century 3-story estate includes 9 bedrooms, 10.5 baths, chef’s kitchen, service pantry, dining and living rooms, 8 fireplaces, modern systems, generator, heated 18’x44’ pool, pool house, tennis court, garage, and guest apartment. $14,995,000. WEB: 0055018

estate seCtIon, southampton This thoroughly-renovated, 1800s shingle-style home on two-plus acres offers six bedrooms, seven baths, powder room, gourmet kitchen, great room, sitting room, dining room, play room, and lower level with gym and bath. glorious landscaping outside frames a 60-foot pool, pool house, and tennis court. Attached garage provides two parking spaces. high hedges and a long drive ensure privacy in this elegant location. $12,750,000. WEB: 0055021

hIstorIC WYandanCh lane, southampton Prestigious sestate with total privacy in a parklike setting. Nearly 5 acres, huge specimen trees, 400 ft. on Old Towne Pond, an 1899 carriage house, gate house, stable, tennis court, and gunite pool. Permits to build a worldclass estate. $19,995,000. WEB: 0054949

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edward ferris, brown harris stevens How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as high energy, informed, enthusiastic and balanced—or at least I aspire to this. I am attracted to principles and practices as well as unique people, objects, spaces and locations that possess qualities that nurture and inspire me. I have lived in the Netherlands and France, speak French, Dutch and German, have studied international relations, love people and enjoy interacting with them. I myself have bought, lived in and renovated several Manhattan apartments, including a West Village Townhouse, as well as a 200 yearold Catskill farmhouse on 400 acres of mountains, forests and streams. Another component of my style is my use of rollerblades as a preferred method of transportation for the past 20 years or so. What distinguishes you from others in your field? Having continuously worked full-time in the New York City real estate market since 1989, I provide my clients with a depth of experience in product knowledge, market cycles, investment opportunities, negotiations, coop board procedures and applications, specific site detail and use of space. Most importantly, I have a rich and loyal referral network resulting from a history of important sales to this city’s magical customers and clients—ranging from stars of screen and stage to financial services scions to our trusted law partners and the many others who contribute to our unique metropolis in their own way. My education and international experience also enable me to effectively advise and assist a growing number of international investment partnerships. Have you noticed any trends in what is selling and/or what people are asking for? “Corporal Shift” is the term one could use to describe a trend among certain purchasers to look for the newest, flashiest condos and amenities rather than the “bones” of the space such as location, views, light, size and scale of rooms. In addition, this last decade has been marked by a decentralization of the N.Y. market from previously established neighborhoods, to a willingness to invest in all areas of Manhattan as well as many newly established or renovated neighborhoods in other boroughs. Finally, there continues to be an increasing number of foreign investments in my transaction profiles. Describe your relationship with potential buyers. I approach each potential transaction with the enthusiasm, energy and acumen to assist my clients in satisfying their criteria and real estate goals. However, I am also a realist and if it is clear that our energies and working relationship are incompatible, I suggest that we discontinue the process together. So while I am very motivated, I operate best in an environment of synergy and do not favor financial gain above a positive working environment.

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SOPHIE ELGORT

BROWN HARRIS STEVENS 2 Fifth Avenue ■ New York N.Y. 10011 ■ 212.906.0567 ■ eferris@bhsusa.com

GENTLEMEN OF REAL ESTATE

jeff doder, town residential How would you describe your style? I am ethically driven, positively energetic and unobtrusively aggressive. That being said, I am also a pretty casual person. As a Southern California native, characteristics of a beach environment are part of my demeanor. Add onto that the 16 incredible years that I have lived in New York, and the combination of the two has given me a congenial urban style. What distinguishes you from others in your field? My overpowering desire to watch others exceed their expectations and accomplish their goals. I am truly motivated by this. Are you currently representing anything that’s unique or newsworthy? I most definitely am: TOWN Residential is the hottest, fastest growing name in real estate around New York. TOWN is less than a year old and we are already up to four amazingly appointed offices in the city’s best locations—providing exceptional service to our representatives, clients and customers alike. Have you noticed any trends in what is selling and/or what people are asking for? New York is such a great place to live. There will always be a desire for all types of real estate here. Lately, however, I would consider the desire for greater room counts to be a recent trend. Value is also an ever-present trend.

TOWN RESIDENTIAL

SOPHIE ELGORT

26 Astor Place ■ New York, NY 10003 ■ 646.588.4001 ■ jdoder@townrealestate.com

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How would you describe your style? I would consider myself to be somewhat classic and conservative. As a Southern gentleman, I always try to approach things in a calm, cool and collected manner. What distinguishes you from others in your field? I have 16 years of new development experience, having worked on the marketing and sales of over 25 condominiums–many of which are some of Manhattan’s most desirable addresses. I was extremely fortunate to have learned the business from two incredible mentors and pioneers: Helene Luchnick and Louise Sunshine. Both of them taught me so much about the new development business. Are you currently representing anything that’s unique or newsworthy? Yes, I am the Managing Director of TOWN New Development Marketing and Sales. TOWN Residential is a visionary full service real estate firm with a focus on luxury sales, marketing and new development. We are committed to the highest level of customer service in the industry. Have you noticed any trends in what is selling and/or what people are asking for? I continue to see a big demand for large, high quality homes in prime neighborhoods. Inventory for homes in this particular segment of the marketplace continues to be low. Describe a “dream” project. My dream project is one which includes a talented and collaborative team. In the new development stages can make a significant difference in the long-term viability of a particular project. Give us a shining moment. The opening day of TOWN Residential was a proud moment for all of us.

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5th Ave. One-of-a-kind 12 room co-op mansion. Totally renovated while maintaining original architectural detail. High ceilings, 4 bedrooms, 5 full baths + 2 half baths. $21.5M WEB# 2070152

Park Ave. Full floor apt. Chef’s Kit, 2 wood burning fireplaces, master suite and more. Unobstructed views from all directions with light streaming in all day. Possible 5 BR/5 bath. $7.95M WEB# 2119571

5th Ave. Four BR/4 bath Museum Mile penthouse jewel with dream wrap terrace and staggering views. Sun-filled duplex with private elevator landing in full service building. $7.2M WEB# 2163164

Patricia Cliff 212.836.1063

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E 50s/Sutton Pl. 5 rooms. New. Dramatic high floor river & skyline vistas, stylish elegant design, chef’s kitchen, W/D. Full service prewar co-op, gym, garage, pets, pied-a-terres OK. $2.45M WEB# 2189290

E 71st St/5th Ave. New to market. Central Park views, light and space. 3 BR/4.5 bath, Lib, chef’s Kit, home office, 2 WBFPs in full service luxury co-op. Pets OK & pied-a-terres allowed. $6.2M WEB# 2186913

Chelsea. Ground floor duplex loft, private entrance in condo building, 2,277 SF+/- open space with garden. Possible live/work. Close to the Highline. CD# 06-0598* $2.4M WEB# 952271

Rose Marie Laster 212.836.1080

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E 50s/Beekman Pl. Extraordinary loft-like PH, 2,700+ SF terrace, perfect for entertaining. Grand LR w/WBFP, 12’ ceil, prvt elev landing, panoramic river & city views. Lux FSB. $1.75M WEB# 2159091

E 72nd St & River. Clean & modern split 2 BR with wrap terrace renovated to perfection. High floor corner unit. Luxury condo features pool, gym 24 hr doorman & concierge. $1.525M WEB# 2163125

Lower East Side. Mint renovated 2 BR/1 bath with full East River and Williamsburg Bridge views. Valcucine Kit w/SS app & marble c-top. Full service co-op, 24 hr doorman. $665K WEB# 2184615

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Southampton. Inspired by the allĂŠe of 200 year old beech trees on this 4.5 acre estate, renowned architect Francis Fleetwood designed this stunningly beautiful country house built to the highest quality in design and construction. Nearly 17,000 SF+/- and offering the finest of everything, executed to within an inch of perfection. Exclusive. $38M WEB# 17963

Southampton. Lovely traditional featuring 6 bedrooms, 7 baths. Set in an idyllic private setting with colorful gardens on 2 plus acres, this immaculately maintained home offers all the amenities one could want. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining and living rooms on first floor including master suite. Close to Southampton Village ocean beaches. Co-Exclusive. $6.35M WEB# 38075

OCEANFRONT Southampton. One of the finest examples of contemporary architecture is represented in this magnificent residence designed by renowned architect Ward Bennett. Oceanside pool and tennis court. Just reduced. Co-Exclusive. $21M WEB# 34073

WYNDANCH LANE Southampton. A remarkable estate on coveted, prestigious Wyandanch Lane with almost 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of waterfront on Old Towne Pond offers 5 +/- acres of natural, unspoiled land in the heart of Southampton Village. One of the last of its kind, this family compound with rolling lawns and huge old-growth trees offers absolute privacy and includes four charming and historic structures. With immediate proximity to the Village and direct access to the ocean, this property offers the opportunity to create an unparalleled compound, with permits in place. Co-Exclusive. $17.250M WEB# 21153

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FURTHER LANE OCEANFRONT East Hampton. With 3.5 acres of secluded property, private access to the beach, lush greenery, upper and lower decks, and some of the East End’s most spectacular ocean and dune views, you can’t help but revel in relaxation and enjoy nature’s beauty all around. You and your guests can also lounge by the heated ocean-side Infinity Edge swimming pool or play a game of tennis on the north/south court. There are plenty of possibilities for expansion if desired. Exclusive. $38M WEB# 40293

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The real estate expert shares his wisdom on . . . the current market

s economic growth in New York City continues to outpace the national average, we are cautiously optimistic. New York City ’s unemployment rate remains lower than the nation’s. During the second quarter of 2011, the average apartment price bounced back after the first quarter’s decline. At $1.43 million, it was 4 percent higher than the second quarter of 2010 and 5 percent higher than the prior quarter. The median price, which measures the middle of the market and is not as impacted by high-end sales, fell 1 percent over the past year to $835,000. The number of apartment sales fell 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago, when the first-time homebuyer’s credit helped lower-end activity. The uptick in average price was mainly due to an increase in sales of high-end cooperative apartments. If we discount the unusual number of high-end sales, I believe the average price for most categories of homes would essentially remain stable. With building permits substantially down, low inventory will continue to be an important factor going forward. ✦

Hall F. Willkie, President, Brown Harris Stevens Residential Sales; hwillkie@bhsusa.com

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TOWNHOUSE INVESTOR’S DELIGHT 60s/East Excl. Residential commercial/ mixed use. Townhouse has rare development right. 3 stories, garden apartment with sunroom and basement, 5BR, 3 bath. $5.9M. Web#1972427 Albert Lim 917.892.3236

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SWEEPING PARK VIEWS FROM FAB 8 CPW/60s Excl. Orig 8, now 7 rms in top PW bldg. Grand LR, wbfp, libr, 3BR/3BA, lrg EIK. DM, concierge. Lncln Cntr. $4.6M. Web#1988402 Eloise Johnson, SVP 212.381.3224

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT Fifth Ave Excl. Expansive views of CP from terrace, LR and MBR of oversized 2BR/2BA. Garage and gym. Pets and pieds-a-terre ok. $3.95M. Web#1949143 Sharon Bergh, SVP 212.381.2211

STUNNING PREWAR 6, POSS 3BR Park Ave/88th St Excl. Grand, 10’ ceils, wbfp, renov w/fab light, chef’s kit w/top appls, W/D, 3 wndwd BA. FSB, DM, pets. $2.995M. Web#1868522 Eloise Johnson, EVP 212.381.3224

DESIGNER 2BR W/VIEWS 70s/E Excl. Dramatic river & city views, 350SF prvt landscaped terr. Split BRs, DA, wndwd chef’s kit, W/D, 2BA. FSDM, HC. $2.099M. Web#1967521 Bruce Silverman 212.317.7873

LUXURY ON THE RIVER UES Excl. High floor 2BR/2.5BA w/dining room, oversized windows, S and E expos, W/D, terrace and pool. Luxury F/S bldg. $2.2M. Web#1969010 Harris Scher 212.381.4271

VIEWS + OUTDOOR SPACE Lincoln Center Excl. Wonderful Views, triple mint 2BR dream. 2 terrs, top kit. Pristine finishes. Top wht glove condo. Just reduced. $1.995M. Web#1978633 Emma Kerins, EVP 212.381.2318

FABULOUS 2BR PH 60s/E Excl Sprawling triple mint 1,670SF, sun-filled, designer finishes. Ovrszd chef’s EIK, dbl size LR/DR, great rm + 15’x20’ master suite. $1.595M. Web#1880866 Fern Hammond, SVP 212.381.3270

GRAND MINT CONDO 3.5 60s/E Excl. Bright N view: LR w/ built-in home theater system, conv DR, high-end kit, mrbl bath, W/D, In F/S classic condo w/garage. $1.1M. Web#1990956 Marguerite Platt/David Platt 212.381.3223/3354

GALLERIA – 1 BEDROOM GLAM CONDO 57th/E Excl. 34th floor, open views. Prestigious white glove building. Rooftop entertaining space. Pied-a-terre ok. $1.018M. Web#1979021 Eva Gellin, SVP/Merle Bogin, VP 212.381.3215/3216

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UES. Excl. This 6BR/6.5 bath apt features 2 staff rooms, gracious entertaining rooms, and a quaint library. One of NYC’s most perfect floor plans and largest master bedrooms in this full-service building. $23.5M. WEB# 1219629. Kathy Sloane 212-906-9258

UES. Excl. Luxurious triple mint, sunny loftlike duplex. 4/5BR with north, south, east, and west open city expos. Rare contemporary prewar UES Co-op. $19.75. WEB# 1201704. Young Randolph Young 212 452-6249 Jarrod G. Randolph 212 712-1131

Greenwich Village. Excl. Potential perfectly addressed. 25 feet wide, prime village block, elevator. Grand scale entertaining rooms and high ceilings. Private 2-car garage. $13.5M. WEB# 1196846. Paula Del Nunzio 212-906-9207

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UES. Excl. Exceptional prewar Co-op with private landing, 3MBR each with bath, 3 staff rooms with bath, living room, library, 2 wbfp, formal dining rm, eat-in kit, W/D, 24 windows. N, S, E exposures. $7.99M. WEB# 1254029. Alina Pedroso 212-906-9338

Two adjacent 18th floor 2 bedroom apartments available separately or as potential 4 bedroom combination. Great condition with partial park view and access to Plaza amenities. $7.9M. WEB# 1264297. David Kornmeier 212-588-5642

UWS. Excl. Central Park views from every room. 2BR/2.5 bath with south and west exposure, chef’s kitchen, hardwood floors. Fullservice condo with fitness center, playroom, and bicycle room. $6.95M. WEB# 1267075. Marlene Marcus 212-906-9244

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UES. Excl. Lovely Central Park views through branches from living rm with dec fireplace and master bedroom. Dining rm, large second BR, den/staff rm, eat-in kitchen and 3 full bath. Architectural details. $2.995M. WEB# 1094996. Fritzi Kallop 212-906-9255

UES. Excl. Brand new sunny condo. Approx 1,633 gross SF with 2BR, 2.5 baths. LR/DR w/ flr-to-ceil wndws, open chef’s kit, wbfp, terrace, balc, W/D, and CAC. $2.95M. WEB# 1248532. Cathy Franklin 212-906-9236 Alexis Bodenheimer 212-906-9230

Downtown. Excl. Extremely rare high floor 3BR, 2 bath with open views, wood burning fireplace, high beam ceilings, and chef’s kitchen. Full-service, pet friendly building, with key to the park. $2.25M. WEB# 1223145. Benjamin Morales 212-588-5637

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Chelsea. Excl. Featuring cinematic views of the park, this 3BR/3.5 bath duplex at HL23 has 3,600+SF of dramatic space with 1,100+SF of outdoor space. $12M. WEB# 889246. Erin Boisson Aries 212-317-3680 Nic Bottero 212-317-3664

UES. Excl. 3BR/3.5 bath Co-op features chef’s WEIK, FDR, and is close to Central Park. White glove, F/S bldg with gym, storage room and garage. Pets ok. $3.35M. WEB# 1260265. Lisa Lippman 212-588-5606 Scott Moore 212-588-5608

East 50s. Excl. Terrific terraced apt in top prewar Co-op on the river. LR with wbfp, FDR/libr, 3MBR w/bath, staff rooms w/bath, and powder room. $8.25M. WEB# 1183257. Ann Jeffery 212-906-9232 Daniel J. Kessler 212-906-9330

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UWS. Co-excl. Opportunity to combine 2 apartments in one of CPWs most prominent prewar Co-ops to create 11 rooms with 70 feet of Central Park views. Original details intact. $5.75M. WEB# 1217116. Judith A. Furgiuele 212-588-5693

UES. Excl. Elegant 6 rm residence overlooking Park Ave & glimpses of Central Park. Grand and gracious layout, St. Charles EIK & gym in this intimate F/S bldg. $3.85M. WEB# 1262772. Jeffrey Levitas 212-452-6250 Madeline McKenna 212-452-6251

Eastside. Excl. Exquisite renovation of 2BR/ 2 bath (or 1BR with library) penthouse with wrap terrace, wood burning fireplace, chef’s kitchen, CAC, and outside staff room with bath. F/S top Co-op. $3.4M. WEB# 1220964. Martha Kramer 212-906-9371

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UES. Excl. 3BR/2 bath apt with sweeping open city views, mint renovation, large living room with dining, W/D, and garage. Pets ok. $2.15M. WEB# 1266517. Gregory Roache 212-588-5662 Roger Gillen 212-317-3651

Midtown West. Excl. Knockout glamorous penthouse with wrap terrace overlooking MoMA gardens in perfect location. Spacious, high ceiling, 1.5 bath, sunny, and great views. One of a kind. $1.995M. WEB# 1226136. Daniel Farris 212-906-9296

Midtown. Excl. Original but restored 2BR/2 wndwd bath. Lrg foyer opens into stunning LR w/circ DA. Wndwd kit w/marble flr. Great buy in a historical setting. $1.225M. WEB# 1199312. Leslie Crossley 212-906-9218 Mary Rutherfurd 212-906-9211

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Left to right: Halstead President Diane M. Ramirez, S. Christopher Halstead, Charles Homet, Brian Lewis and General Sales Manager Jim Gricar

The Evolving Face of Halstead Property Since Halstead Property was founded over 27 years ago, much has changed in the residential real estate world.

uyers now search for properties online through a variety of fast paced websites and tools; today, sellers utilize Brokers to market their homes through innovative methods such as video and social media; and Brokers have grown and changed over the years learning how to adapt to the everchanging market.

Another thing has changed about residential real estate. In a field once dominated by women, there is a greater mix of both women and men in the New York City real estate arena. With more than 900 real estate agents throughout 20 offices in 3 states, Halstead Property is proud to feature some of our top male brokers in this monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s issue of Avenue. Featured together with Halstead President Diane M. Ramirez and General Sales Manager James M. Gricar are leading brokers S. Christopher Halstead (nephew of Halstead founder Clark Halstead), Charles Homet, Senior Vice President in the Village office and Brian K. Lewis, Executive Vice President in the West Side office.

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22 EAST 71ST STREET: Spectacular 45’ wide lime-

998 FIFTH AVENUE: Magnificent 14 room apart-

765 PARK AVENUE: Grandly scaled five bedroom

7 EAST 80TH STREET: Beautifully renovated 22’

wide townhouse on a lovely tree-lined block just off Fifth Avenue. Features multiple terraces and a spectacular roof deck. $24,000,000. WEB: A0017518.

781 FIFTH AVENUE: Superlative Sherry Netherland residence located on the 16th floor.A rare opportunity to recreate approx 5,000± sq ft of space overlooking lush Central Park. $22,500,000. WEB: A0017622.

1 EAST 94TH STREET: Impressive 25’ wide

740 PARK AVENUE: Immense 15 room duplex with a vast Gallery, baronial Living Room, and four Bedrooms with ensuite baths. Currently undergoing an extensive renovation. $23,000,000. WEB: A0016023.

EAST RIVER ELEGANCE: Stunning and sunflooded residence located in a distinguished prewar coop boasting spectacular East River views. Truly triple mint condition. $12,900,000. WEB: A0017513.

47 WEST 9TH STREET: Newly and impeccably

stone mansion designed by renowned architect C.P.H. Gilbert. 21,000± sq. ft. on 6 floors. Zoned for residential or commercial use. $50,000,000. WEB: A0015884.

ment in esteemed prewar coop. Offered in triple mint condition. Features soaring 12’ high ceilings and sun flooded interiors. $34,000,000. WEB: A0017525.

prewar co-op with open, sunny exposures over Park Avenue and 72nd Street from a high floor. Offered in excellent condition. $30,000,000. WEB: A0017669.

limestone mansion with full car garage offered in triple mint condition. Flooded with sunlight throughout from four exposures. $26,000,000. WEB: A0017040.

renovated, this 28’ wide brownstone townhouse features many meticulously restored original details and a wonderful garden. $25,500,000. WEB: A0017455.

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With a Sherry on Top This luxury apartment perched over Central Park offers hotel-living at its finest

View of Central Park, the Sherry Netherland

et atop New York's iconic hotel, the Sherry Netherland, this four-bedroom apartment offers its residents so much more than breathtaking views of Central Park and the city's skyline. Since its opening as the world’s largest hotel of the time in 1927, the Sherry Netherland has maintained its reputation as the temporary home of the world’s most stylish and elite travelers. Residents who get to call it home benefit from luxury service

Sweeping views from the living room

and a generous range of amenities. The white-glove service, prewar cooperative hotel provides residents with all the amenities of a five star hotel including a full-time concierge, daily housekeeping and turndown service, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a hair salon, valet parking and limousine service. With the famed Harry Cipriani restaurant right off the hotel’s lobby, residents need not to even leave the building to satisfy their needs.

With sweeping views of Manhattan, this luxury apartment is custom designed to reflect the lavish lifestyle of the ownerresidents. The living room’s huge single-pane windows open the views to the north and west of the city, while the master bedroom allows for unobstructed north and east views of Central Park. For those looking to take in as much of the city’s sights as possible, the charming terrace facing directly over Central Park and Fifth Avenue is sure to please. ✦

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±5,000 SQ FT ON FIFTH AVE: 61st St. Private high tower floor in mint condition with spectacular Central Park views, 11 rooms, 5 star hotel services included! $25,000,000. WEB: A0016598

MANSION WITH PARK VIEWS: Majestic Clarence True designed 26’ wide mansion in move-in condition. Directly across from the Park with fabulous views, elevator. $14,750,000. WEB: A0017528

SPECTACULAR DOWNTOWN LOFT: Sexy chic epitomizes this renovation in Nolita’s best full service condo. 2 bedrooms, sprawling space, soaring ceilings. 3,285± sq. ft. $7,950,000. WEB: A0017637

SUTTON PLACE: Newly renovated 3 bedroom, 3 bath loft-like apartment with terrace and East River RIVERFRONT MAISONETTE: Grand scaled rooms, 4 bedrooms, views in one of the most desirable full service co-ops. $3,250,000. WEB: A0017695

enormous prewar duplex with terrace. $10,750,000. WEB: A0017605

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Properties of the Month A selection of deluxe residences in New York and beyond Brown Harris Stevens GRACIOUS FIFTH AVENUE DUPLEX With all the charm of a townhouse, this incredibly appealing high-floor duplex suspended over Central Park offers extraordinary, expansive park and city views. Beautifully maintained and ideal for entertaining, this home retains all of its original details including rich hardwood floors, mahogany doors, attractive architectural details and multiple fireplaces. $9.95 million. Please call Samuel Thomas Milbank at 212.906.9248 or Kathryn Steinberg at 212.396.5868.

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STUNNING PROPERTY IN SAGAPONACK LAKE VIEW HOME IN N.Y.'S WINE COUNTRY Located in the heart of the Finger Lakes wine country, this beautiful country home boasts spectacular views and a very private setting. The modern 5,000-square-foot home overlooking Keuka Lake in Hammondsport, N.Y. is set on a private 16-acre lot which includes a mix of Douglas fir trees and a charming orchard. The house has five bedrooms with two full baths and two half baths along with a recreation room in the sunlit basement. The master bedroom suite features a large walk-in closet, a full bath with Jacuzzi and a private deck overlooking the lake. $469,000. Please call 607.742.4111. 80 | AVENUE MAGAZINE · AUGUST 2011

Constructed by noted builders, Silvera Properties, this 7-bedroom, 7.5-bath home is in the final stages of construction. The four en-suite bedrooms boast 11-foot ceilings and include a proper master suite. This home also features an additional guest suite on the main level, two bedrooms on the lower level, two laundry rooms, a gymnasium and two additional recreational spaces. The property includes an extra large heated Gunite pool with spa, pool house and a cozy outdoor fireplace—all on a beautifully landscaped acre from which you can hear the ocean roar. $7.99 million Please call Terry Cohen at 631.804.6100.

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485 PARK AVE: Elegant 11-room pre war co-op sit-

9-ROOM ON PARK AVENUE: 3,350± sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths prewar co-op with high ceilings and excellent light throughout. $5,600,000. WEB: A0017520. Kathy Hoffman, 212.606.7791

PREWAR PENTHOUSE: 5 bedrooms triplex with 3 fireplaces, 2 sun flooded terraces and open city views. $5,500,000. WEB: A0017578. Meredyth Smith, 212.606.7683, Julie Hascoe, 212.606.7695

3 EAST 77TH STREET: Beautiful Rosario Candela prewar co-op with 2 terraces, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces. Sun flooded in every room. $4,600,000. WEB: A0017679. Katherine Bryan, 212.606.7765

126 WEST 95TH STREET: Exceptionally renovated turn of the century 4-5 bedroom townhome. Meticulously maintained. $4,495,000. WEB: A0017691. Austin Schuster, 212.606.7797

235 EAST 73RD STREET PENTHOUSE: Beautiful duplex apartment with triple exposures, 12’ ceilings, fireplace, 3 terraces, 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths. $3,995,000. WEB: A0017591. Eva Mohr, 212.606.7736

575 PARK AVENUE: Spacious and renovated 3 bedroom plus maids in prewar co-op. Hotel services, pied-a-terre welcome. $3,995,000. WEB: A0017656. Kate Meckler, 212.606.7655

630 PARK AVENUE: Unique one bedroom plus library/2nd bedroom and dining room with views of trees on Park Ave. Broker owner. $2,995,000. WEB: A0017641. Ritchey Goodwin, 212.606.7681

125 EAST 84TH STREET: Classic 7 room in full service prewar co-op off Park Ave. Living room with fireplace, southern exposures. $2,895,000 WEB: A0017649. Kevin B. Brown, 212.606.7748

400 EAST 56TH STREET: Rarely available N line. Spacious 3 bedroom co-op with excellent sight lines and balcony. $1,450,000. WEB: A0017275. Pauline Evans Team, 212.400.8740

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uated on a high floor featuring large bright rooms. 3 bedrooms, 51⁄2 baths. $10,000,000 WEB: A0017028. B. Boalt, 212.606.7702, S.Boardman, 212.606.7611

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avenue’s LEGAL ELITE INSIDE THE WORLD OF TRUSTS AND ESTATES, REAL ESTATE, MATRIMONIAL/FAMILY LAW, LITIGATION WHITE COLLAR CRIME AND BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS

his month, AVENUE teamed up with LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell once again, this time to present readers with a list of the city’s top attorneys. Those who made the cut have all received an AV Preeminent Rating™—the highest Peer Review Rating™ available. Whether selecting a firm to meet your personal legal needs or seeking to validate credentials, our list provides the information you’ll need to obtain the best representation out there. Here, you’ll find just some of the names you need to know. For the complete list, please visit www.avenueinsider.com.

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AVENUE’S LEGAL ELITE TRUSTS AND ESTATES JAMES I. BLACK Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

WILLIAM BUICE Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 ngale.email@verizon.net ALFRED CAVALLARO Law Offices of Alfred Cavallaro 212-977-3535 ac@aclawyer.com DONALD C. CHRIST Sullivan & Cromwell LLP MICHAEL N. CONNORS Connors & Sullivan Attorneys-At-Law, PLLC

ALAN DONALDSON Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 apdonaldson@ davidsondawson.com WILLIAM S. EAKINS Patton, Eakins, Lipsett, Martin & Savag 646-783-7397 wseakins@aol.com DOUGLAS H. EVANS Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

LOUIS B. FROST Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 lbfrost@davidsondawson.com CHARLES GIBBS Holland & Knight 212-513-3203 charles.gibbs@hklaw.com CAROL GLAUBERMAN Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 crglauberman@ davidsondawson.com ALAN S. HALPERIN Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

T. RANDOLPH HARRIS McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

G. GREGORY HESS Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 pghess@ davidsondawson.com HUYLER C. HELD McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

W. MACY JOHNSON Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 wmjohnson@ davidsondawson.com MICHAEL E. KAVOUKJIAN White & Case LLP

JAMES F. KELLY Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 jfkelly@davidsondawson.com JAMES M. KOSAKOW McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

JAYNE KURZMAN Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 jmkurzman@ davidsondawson.com PAUL C. LAMBERT McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

JOHN MACKENTY Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 jmackenty@ davidsondawson.com IAN W. MACLEAN The MacLean Law Firm, PC 212-682-1555 info@macleanlaw.com CHARLES L. MANDELSTAM McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

PHILIP J. MICHAELS Fulbright & Jaworski LLP 212-318-3179 pmichaels@fulbright.com

ROBERT C. MILLER Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 rcmiller@ davidsondawson.com

NORMAN SHAW McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

GLORIA S. NEUWIRTH Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 gsneuwirth@ davidsondawson.com

GEORGE B. SNELL McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

JOHN J. O’NEIL Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP JONATHAN J. RIKOON Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

MARY BETH RITGER Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 mbritger@ davidsondawson.com BARBARA PAUL ROBINSON Debevoise & Plimpton LLP MORDECAI ROCHLIN Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP THEODORE O. ROGERS Sullivan & Cromwell LLP SIDNEY D. ROSOFF McLaughlin & Stern, LLP WINTHROP RUTHERFURD White & Case LLP

SANFORD J. SCHLESINGER Schlesinger Gannon & Lazetera 212-652-3777 sschlesinger@sglllp.com ALAN SEGET Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 adseget@ davidsondawson.com CHARLES J. SEIDLER Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 cjseidler@ davidsondawson.com

BARBARA A. SLOAN McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

ANDREW L. TANSEY Davidson Dawson & Clark 212-557-7700 altansey@ davidsondawson.com FREDERICK A. TERRY Sullivan & Cromwell LLP PETER C. VALENTE Blank Rome LLP PAUL E. VAN HORN McLaughlin & Stern, LLP JAY D. WAXENBERG Proskauer Rose LLP THEODORE S. WICKERSHAM McLaughlin & Stern, LLP

MICHAEL C. WIMPFHEIMER Wimpfheimer & Wimpfheimer 212-247-8448 mcw@nyct.net MARTIN ZELNER Cox Padmore Skolnik & Shakarchy LLP 212-953-6633 zelner@cpsslaw.com BASIL P. ZIRINIS Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

REAL ESTATE STEVEN M. ALDEN Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

DAVID BERKEY Gallet, Dryer & Berkey, LLP 212-935-3131 dlb@gdblaw.com MICHAEL D. BAILKIN Akerman Senterfitt

DAVIDSON, DAWSON & CLARK LLP New York City’s Largest Trusts and Estates Boutique

FRONT ROW (L TO R): Mary Beth Ritger, Alan D. Seget, Gloria S. Neuwirth, James F. Kelly, Jayne M. Kurzman; SECOND ROW: Carol R. Glauberman, Matthew A. Bovino, Kelly M. Michael, William H. Miller, Louis B. Frost, Claire F. O’Brien, Charles J. Seidler; BACK ROW: Andrew L. Tansey, Eric W. Hager, Louise M. Fitzsimons, Jennifer L. Miller, William T. Buice, Alan P. Donaldson, Barbara L. MacGrady, P. Gregory Hess, W. Macy Johnson, Robert C. Miller, Carol B. Geist; NOT PICTURED: Beth Ann Brunalli

A TRUSTED NAME IN TRUSTS AND ESTATES For more than 60 years, the attorneys of Davidson, Dawson & Clark have advised individuals and families on wealth transfer, tax savings and philanthropy. Trusts and estates is not just something we do — it is what we do. This makes us uniquely qualified to deal with the challenges and opportunities of the ever-changing estate and gift tax laws. Our focus and personalized attention are the reasons bankers, accountants and other financial advisors — including other law firms — refer their clients to us.

SERVING CLIENT NEEDS While clients may come to Davidson, Dawson & Clark because of our reputation, they stay with us because of our personal service and dedication to handling their affairs with the utmost care and discretion. The work we do is complex and sophisticated. The way we do it earns our clients’ trust.

POWERFULLY STAFFED Davidson, Dawson & Clark has 27 attorneys and a full staff of ancillary professionals devoted to the estate, gift, tax and philanthropic needs of our clients. Our lawyers range in age from their 30’s to their 70’s, ensuring continuity in the representation of our clients and their families.

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The friends and colleagues of Matthew Farley, ESQ Congratulate him for his three decades of trial experience and his being recognized as one of New York’s top securities trial lawyers by AVENUE’s Legal Elite. Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 41st Fl New York, New York, 10036 212 248 3150 matthew.farley@dbr.com

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AVENUE’S LEGAL ELITE ROBERT CLAESON Akerman Senterfitt HARVEY FELDSCHREIBER Akerman Senterfitt DAVID J. GLINERT McLaughlin & Stern, LLP KENNETH GORDON Akerman Senterfitt THOMAS P. HIGGINS White & Case LLP

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SAMUEL SULTANIK Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP 212-837-6854 Sultankik@ hugheshubbard.com

ALLEN M. WIEDER Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP JOHN BUSEY WOOD Akerman Senterfitt HOWARD ALAN ZIPSER Akerman Senterfitt

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JAY R. BUTTERMAN Butterman & Kahn, LLP 212-308-7697 jaybutterman@ buttermankahn.com ROBERT Z. DOBRISH Dobrish Zeif Gross LLP 212-532-4000 dobrish@dobrishlaw.com MYRNA FELDER Raoul Lionel Felder

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PAUL ALOE Kudman Trachten Aloe LLP 212-868-1010 paloe@kudmanlaw.com DANIEL J. BELLER Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

LAURIE BERKE-WEISS Berke-Weiss & Pechman LLP 212-583-9500 berke-weiss@bwp-law.com DAVID H. BERNSTEIN Debevoise & Plimpton LLP JERRY D. BERNSTEIN Blank Rome LLP DAVID BLASBAND McLaughlin & Stern, LLP JAMES E. CARROLL Cetrulo & Capone LLP KENNETH A. CARUSO White & Case LLP

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MATTHEW FARLEY Drinker Biddle & Reath 212-248-3150 matthew.farley@dbr.com EDWARD V. FILARDI Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ROBERT S. FINK Kostelanetz & Fink LLP 212-808-8100 rfink@kflaw.com MATTHEW E. FISHBEIN Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Charles M. Forman Named one of Avenue’s Legal Elite

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Charles M. Forman, senior member of Forman Holt Eliades & Ravin, is a widely respected leader of bankruptcy law in the region with more than 30 years of experience as counsel to debtors and to creditors in addition to his service as a trustee appointed by the United States Justice Department and as an attorney for numerous other trustees. Forman Holt Eliades & Ravin brings formidable expertise and integrity to the unique challenges of bankruptcy. Our attorneys have the depth of experience and the dedication to help our clients succeed, whether they are confronted with sophisticated bankruptcies, complex litigation or the routine issues that challenge many businesses in the area of debtor/creditor relations. We deliver proven solutions.

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Charles F. Gibbs holland & knight llp EDUCATION: Fordham University School of Law, J.D. HONORS AND AWARDS: Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated • Russel A. Taylor Award, N.Y. State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section • The Best Lawyers in America guide, Trusts and Estates, 1991-2011 • New York Super Lawyers guide - Trust and Estate Litigators, 2006 through 2011 • Columnist, New York Law Journal, 1986-2011• Adjunct Professor, New York Law School and University of Pennsylvania Law School PRACTICE AREAS: Trusts, Estates and Fiduciary Litigation and Dispute Resolution PROFESSIONAL MEMBORSHIPS: Office of Court Administration Surrogate's Court Committee • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”), Fellow • ACTEC, Board of Regents, past member • ACTEC, Quarterly Journal, past editor • ACTEC, Fiduciary Litigation Committee, past chair • ACTEC, Will and Trust Contests Committee, past chair • Committee on Estate Litigation of the NY State Bar Association Trusts and Estates Section, past chair • Committee on Trusts, Estates and Surrogate’s Courts Association of the Bar of the City of N.Y., past chair

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the world according to . . .

VALENTINO AVENUE’s back-page column asks New York notables our version of the questionnaire made famous by Marcel Proust

ery few people achieve first-name-only recognition in this world—but Valentino Garavani is, of course, one of them. Heralded for his daring yet feminine pieces, Valentino’s creations are coveted by everyone from society’s elite to celebrities to European royalty. Raised in Italy, Valentino left at 17 to study French and fashion in Paris. Returning to Rome, he launched his own fashionhouse before the age of 30. Over his 45-year career, the designer counted Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Princess Diana, Sophia Loren and Cate Blanchett among his loyal clients. During his amazing reign as head designer of one of the world’s most desired brands, Valentino expanded a small couture line to a multi-million dollar global empire. Valentino Garavani, designer

The Couture Council. AT WHAT ADDRESS WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE?

I love where I am with the view of Central Park and the Frick . . . perfect to walk my four dogs. WHEN DID YOU FIRST FEEL LIKE A NEW YORKER? WHAT HAPPENED?

I feel like an Italian in New York. I am still a tourist sometimes, and enjoy discovering new places. WHAT NEWSPAPER COLUMN DO YOU READ FIRST IN THE MORNING?

WHO IS THE SMARTEST NEW YORKER YOU KNOW?

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NEW YORK MOMENT?

Diane von Furstenberg: She is a genius; always ready to help, to learn, to support.

Meeting Jackie Kennedy. She made me understand what a woman wants from a dress.

WHO IS THE FUNNIEST?

I love the sense of humor of Annette de la Renta. She loves to make fun of herself; very few people do this.

Anna Wintour for her determination, great strength and support to the talent.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WATERING HOLE FOR LUNCH? FOR DINNER?

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NEW YORK CLICHÉ? LEAST FAVORITE?

I love the Four Seasons for lunch, and I love Sant Ambroeus for lunch and dinner. But I like many others; I am a fan of Italian restaurants.

I like the way people get all excited for a new place; the least is that they forget that place in few months.

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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE NEW YORK LOGO?

The CFDA’s. WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DINNER PARTNER?

“Page Six,” like most New Yorkers.

Diana Vreeland: She taught me so many New York things—new plays, new shows—and she introduced me to so many New Yorkers.

The silence sometimes in Central Park.

WHO DO YOU MOST ADMIRE?

Madonna because she makes all the talk.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE NEW YORKER, PAST OR PRESENT?

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE NEW YORK SOUND?

WHAT PART OF THE NEW YORK LIFESTYLE CAN’T YOU LIVE WITHOUT?

WHAT’S YOUR MOST EMBARRASSING NEW YORK MOMENT?

Whenever I forget my credit cards; it happens often. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO GET AROUND NEW YORK, AND WHY?

I like walking, but to reach my car at the end of the walk.

The plays and Broadway shows.

WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART ABOUT LIVING IN NEW YORK?

WHAT’S THE ONE THING ABOUT NEW YORK YOU WOULD CHANGE?

The early evening events. In Europe, we start everything around 8:30 p.m.; here it’s at 7 p.m. ✦

The holes in the streets.

VALENTINO ARCHIVES, ROMA

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