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DEAR READERS, WHAT MAKES A PARTY A GREAT? Beyond the obvious: copious drink, fabulous music and attractive and interesting people? It’s a combination of detail, imagination and, most important, surprise. A good party will keep surprising you at every turn.

All great parties start with great invitations, and Bronson van Wyck’s started with a stiff, proper, save-the-date card four months ago. This was followed by a circus flier with advertising a Bal des Sauvages in gold lettering. Roughly translated to “A Ball of Beasts,” these were famous bacchanals that took place at the court of Charles VI of France in the 14th century. According to legend, guests would

cover themselves with real fur and cavort wildly with no restraint for days on end. Bronson’s party might not have gone on for days, but it went well past the typical 12:00 a.m. witching hour. The dress code on the invitation instructed guests to arrive as either predators or prey or in white or black tie. For those in a blind panic about what to wear (which included yours truly) Bronson had thoughtfully suggested the services of Mary Sievert, a renowned costume designer, and Vênsette, the makeup-to-your-door service founded by Lauren Remington Platt.

We arrived at the party just before 10:00 p.m., greeted by four men in black tie wearing horse’s head masks (Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, perhaps?) and were ushered into the warmth to see both a baby tiger and then a baby leopard. Descending the stairs, we were commanded to take a Jell-o shot on our way into the party. (This being a Bronson party, it was not your average shooter from Hooters, but instead some kind of delicate margarita-infused mix that went down with ease). Past a curtain, the room opened up into a giant space with lots of side rooms, all decorated in styles ranging from blazing Annabel’s red to chic Parisian black-and-white stripes. The drink flowed and music was very aptly provided by first the Jimmy Vali band and then by artist Flo Rida.

Hugh and I as “Fox and Hound”

The guests themselves turned out to be a large part of Bronson’s magic. It was as eclectic a mix as you can get in New York. Resplendent grand dames chattered happily with young, ripped-looking men. Ghosts of ‘90s past were there, having wrenched themselves out of their Connecticut comforts to brave the bright lights of downtown for an hour or two. Startled Waspy scions stood, eyes popping out of their heads, watching Bronson’s very memorable and provocative homage to Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Grey and ensuing dance routine. (You gotta love a man who performs to Madonna’s “Vogue” to every one of his friends in a silver muscle tee). Amidst this glittering horde were Bronson’s old friends from Groton, wandering around looking awestruck. It was an epic, unforgettable night and there are many, more details, but we’ve run out of space. Let’s end with Bronson’s birthday speech, in which he said he was lucky to have been born into a family who loved him for who he was.

I can roundly echo that sentiment and say that New York loves him for who he is too! Happy birthday, Bronson!

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“The guests themselves turned out to be a large part of Bronson’s magic. It was as eclectic a mix as you can get in New York.”

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SEEING DOUBLE

The international designer duo Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs of Cushnie et Ochs is making waves on the red carpet with their clothing line. The New York/London pair talk about juggling work and designing for the modern woman.

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(from top) Michelle wears a blue nile dress by Cushnie et Ochs. Jewelry is stylist’s own. Carly wears a black dress by Cushnie et Ochs.

Small brass arm band by Jennifer Fisher.

Photographed by Georgia Nerheim. Hair

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GLAMSQUAD PREP

Gilt cofounder Alexandra Wilkis Wilson leaves a $600 million-a-year company for another start-up, GlamSquad. AVENUE gets an exclusive look into this burgeoning business.

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on the cover Carly wears a marigold dress by Cushnie et Ochs. Small brass armband by Jennifer Fisher. Michelle wears a striped dress by Cushnie et Ochs. Brass silver JF X Stop It Right Now choker by Jennifer Fisher.

Photographed by Georgia Nerheim.

Hair by Bobbie Yanoupeth. Makeup by Michael Anthony. Styled by Emily Barnes.

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COCKTAIL ON THE AVENUE

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Bal des Sauvages was the theme for Bronson van Wyck’s 40th birthday party at an underground Manhattan bunker no less. Genteel folk paraded their best costumes and masks for an evening of debauchery and indulgence. Hedonism is back for the better.

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Uptowners trekked downtown to the Isola at the Mondrian New York in SoHo for a private dinner benefiting New Yorkers for Children and for the celebration of Thilo Westermann’s capsule collection for Escada. Guests swooned over delicately crafted dresses while enjoying an intimate performance from actress Minnie Driver.

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OF THE OLD SCHOOL Young Collectors Night attracted more than 700 collectors, philanthropists and enthusiasts of arts and antiques for an evening benefiting the East Side House Settlement at the Park Avenue Armory.

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Coiffed ladies dined at Daniel for the Society of MSK’s annual Winter Lunch. Honorary chairman and Roger Vivier brand ambassador Inès de la Fressange cohosted the event with Gretchen Gunlocke Fenton, Jamee Gregory, Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, Gillian Hearst Simonds, Amanda Taylor, and Caryn Zucker.

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Lord March exhibition at Venus Over Manhattan Adam Lindemann hosted the opening of “Wood Land,” a series of abstract works by Charles Gordon-Lennox, the Earl of March and Kinrara. The photographs on display possessed a similitude to paintings, channeling artists such as Gerhard Richter.

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LOVING PARTNERSHIP A celebration of the NFP

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Did you know that the American Ballet Theater has been designated “America’s National Ballet Company” by Congress? And this year, it is ABT’s 75th anniversary: there’s much to celebrate, and many events to do just that. It started with a cocktail party at Alice Tully Hall, with a preview of Ric Burns’ film for PBS’s American Masters series, American Ballet Theater: A Documentary. It was doubly thrilling to see the film’s subjects, including soloist Misty Copeland and ABT Artist in Residence Alexei Ratmansky (who will debut his new Sleeping Beauty), in our midst. Supporters included Hamish Bowles, Muffie Potter Aston, Christine Schwarzman, Tracy and Jay Snyder, Bettina Zilkha, Christine Schwarzman and Gigi Grimstad April Giangeruso Dana Auslander, Sara Ayres, Gigi Grimstad, Carmen Torruelle, Caryn Zucker, Alexia Hamm Ryan and Susan Fales-Hill. All of this leads up to the anniversary gala on May 15. As the New York Times said after the company’s first public performance in 1940, “With the opening of the Ballet Theater last night, New York acquired, for the first time in its life, a cosmopolitan company of its own . . . for the beginning was no less than a brilliant success.” And so it goes.

Of course we are all on a movie marathon, prepping for the Oscars, as if it mattered to them. Sometimes, though, a little indie pops up that, while perhaps less heralded, is notable nonetheless. Such is the case with the charming, Sara Ayres, Alexia Hamm Ryan, Derek Hough, Mary Elizabeth Snow and Blair Husain touching, lovely little film Song One, brought to us by the everclever Cinema Society and Tod’s. This was Anne Hathaway’s first film production, and she liked the lead role so much, she played it. Her adorable husband, Adam Shulman, coproduced, along with Jonathan Demme, and Kate Barker-Froyland directed. I learned about things I probably never would have, like the hipster music scene in Brooklyn, and got to experience the new(ish), chic, private club called Omar’s. I also learned that Anne is moving back to New York from L.A., and starring in a one-woman play directed by Julie Taymor at the Public Theater. She told me this after she changed from her stilettos into white Adidas Stan Smith sneakers—another lesson in hipness. Cool guests included co-star Johnny Flynn (real-life hipster musician), Julie Taymor, Sophie Sumner, Debra Misty Copeland Winger and Arliss Howard, Anson Mount, and Amy Fine-Collins. ✦

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THE DESCENDANT Clelia Peters is a deeply rooted New Yorker who has traveled the world and is now coming full circle

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n the urban renaissance of 8th Street, the newly renovated Marlton Hotel acts like a medieval university, a hub for the last remaining downtown hipsters who haven’t forsaken Manhattan for Brooklyn. Once the heart of Greenwich Village’s Bohemian scene, the place is crawling with long-limbed fashionistas and Warby Parker–wearing wannabe internet entrepreneurs. It feels very intimate, mostly because it’s stuffed with plush couches that look like they’ve been stolen off the set of Friends.

Friends It was certainly cozy the night that Clelia Peters and I went for a cocktail. We each decided on something slightly classic sounding, a Southside Sour, which when it appeared seemed to have been made of whipped egg foam and mint: it was delicious.

We start sipping and begin chatting.

In many ways, Clelia Peters is something of a Renaissance woman. A graduate of Yale and Columbia Business School, she spent time in Thailand and Vietnam after college, working with orphans whose mothers had died of HIV. As a 22 year old, she traveled all over Asia, alone. Her sense of adventure led her to visit distant temples and in Burma that were clearly not marked on the tourist route, including boldly riding ers Pet lia Cle Hugh Malone a shipping freighter to get there. “But I felt very safe in Southeast Asia, always. And I stayed at this beautiful hotel where I was the only guest, and every night the owner would send me handwritten notes asking me I wanted to dine at his table for dinner.”

Her stint in Southeast Asia eventually led her to work for the International Rescue Committee, and for four years Peters worked with the Watchlist on Children and Armed Marlton Hotel conflict doing international humanitarian work and becoming a specialist in protecting 5 West 8th Street children during armed conflict. “I did work with the U.N. Security Council and then I New York, NY 10011 managed projects in Nepal and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.” She spent time in 212.321.0111 New York, Africa and Asia getting to work with some “crazy, amazing hard-core humanitarian www.marltonhotel.com workers.” As time went on Peters found herself more and more interested in the economics of conflict and ultimately decided to get an MBA. At Columbia she found herself in a very different world than the one she’d left behind in Africa and Asia. “It was total culture shock: me and a bunch of consultants and investment bankers. I was a literature major and had spent the last four or five years living harshly in Africa. Our goals were not aligned.” In spite of her original misgivings, Peters admits she got a bit absorbed in the culture and ended up living in London working for the Boston Consulting Group.

At some point, Peters reevaluated her decisions and connected with wealth management guru Sallie L. Krawcheck. “We had this idea that we could start a company together that would focus on creating more opportunities for women in business to work flexibly.” Peters spent between 6 and 12 months working on their project, but ultimately the model did not feel quite right at the time.

(Peters remains very interested in questions around women and leadership – saying that, “it’s one of my primary professional passions.”) So when her father started talking to her about the family business, the timing just felt right. Clelia now works as the chief of strategy at Warburg Realty.

Clelia’s father is Frederick Peters, the owner of Warburg Realty. In many ways, it’s completely fitting that Clelia should be working in the world of New York real estate, as her family has deep roots in Manhattan. She is a direct descendent of financier Felix M. Warburg and Frieda Schiff Warburg (their Fifth Avenue house is now the Jewish Museum), as well as banker Jacob H. Schiff and Abraham Abraham, a founder of the Abraham & Straus department stores.

The Warburgs were originally a Jewish family from Hamburg, but after the Second World War with Germany, the family moved conspicuously away from their German heritage, embracing a more European and Anglophile lifestyle. They were integrated into British society and had ties to the British royal family through a close friendship with Edwina Mountbatten, 1st Countess of Burma. (Edwina’s grandfather, Sir Ernest Cassel, was a family friend to the Warburgs.).

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COCK TAI L ON TH E AVENUE In addition to their social roles, the Warburg and Schiff clans took their philanthropic duties in the city very seriously. “There was definitely an expectation that you were involved in some way in the charitable and cultural life of the city. You go to museums, you go to the opera, go to Carnegie Hall. There was an expectation that that’s who we were and how we enjoyed the city. We were always involved with different charitable activities. I always felt very much a New Yorker. I remember walking across the park and seeing the Jewish Museum and knowing it was my great-greatgrandparents’ house. I think it brought feelings of coziness. I felt my family here in such a deep way, which is, I think, relatively unusual, given that New York is such a city of transplants.”

Peters’ mother’s family are mostly British (her grandfather was an English army officer with an Italian wife), and while Peters was always brought up in the United States, it was only when she lived in London for four years after business school that she really understood how British her upbringing was. “My parents were Upper West Siders, but they were formal Upper West Siders. We were definitely children of the ’70s, so I wore a lot of OshKosh overalls, but table manners were very important, and we had a proper seated meal every night. When I moved to the UK I felt very comfortable.”

We’ve finished our drinks and have ordered another.

I suggest that she must have felt a bit different growing up with a British mother. “I don’t think it ever occurred to me, but when I got there, there were lots of things that made sense,” she replies. “That’s one of the things that’s very easy in my relationship with Hugh: we both kind of have hybrid backgrounds. He was raised in the UK by American parents, and I was raised here by one functionally British parent and one very Anglicized parent. “Peters is speaking about her fiancé, law student (former AVENUE eligible bachelor Hugh Malone). This is Peters’ second marriage; she was married briefly before.

Although their families have been lifelong friends, they had their first proper conversation when Peters needed Malone’s signature on some UK travel documents. As she was still married to her first husband at the time, Peters remembers jokingly telling her mother, “I’ve just met the man I’m going to marry.” They remained friends and in touch, and when her marriage ended and Clelia was separated from her husband, Malone said, “Well, we should go out. And I said, ‘Hahahaha, that’s ridiculous.’ But basically then we did.” Flash forward a few years, and the couple are marrying later this year.

The drinks are going down more quickly by this point. I ask her if she’s nervous about getting married again. To my surprise, she responds, “I totally don’t feel nervous at all about it. I think, in a funny way, having had one marriage that didn’t work out gave me a lot of clarity on what mattered and what didn’t.”

As our second round of drinks is drained, I ask for the bill and our spot is quickly filled by the myriad hipsters slouching around. As we leave the Marlton, I reflect on how steeped it was in Village lore and how steeped the Peters family were in developing other aspects of the city. Both share in the creation of the modern metropolis of New York and sometimes on a cold winter Saturday night there is nothing better than an downtown drink with an uptown girl. ✦ 38 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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The One That Got Away Our real estate columnist went looking for a new apartment and instead found an epic, tragicomic co-op feud and a record-setting lawsuit that rivals Jarndyce v. Jarndyce.

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n the end, it was too good to be true. But we pursued the duplex apartment at 301 East 52nd Street for almost a year anyway. A friend, Roy Kean, became our broker after he found it, and not for a moment have we held it against him—even though the email he sent us a year ago set off a long, frustrating, expensive ordeal. We’re probably lucky we didn’t buy it. But whoever finally does will likely count themselves lucky as well.

Roy found the apartment by taking a creative approach to the strict and highly unlikely criteria we’d set: We wanted a two-bedroom co-op with at least 1,400 square feet in the Sutton/Beekman area, in a pet-friendly building, preferably one of some distinction. And we only wanted to spend about $1 million. Before we’d sold our last fixerupper (AVENUE, October 2014), we’d found one that fit our bill of particulars, so we believed another could be found. Sutton/Beekman had fallen out of fashion, as had co-ops. Roy cleverly broadened his search to one-bedrooms, which was how he came upon the unit Lobby-A, which had been listed for $1.2 million twelve days earlier.

According to the listing, its 1,800 square feet held four rooms, two baths and a fireplace, with a garden and deck outside. It was a “diamond in the rough” that needed only a contractor and a vision to be transformed into “the home of your dreams,” or so the listing claimed. We knew that meant it needed work—a lot—but 1,800 square

feet for $1.2 million? Two days later, the broker arranged for a young associate to show it to us, after warning that it had been empty for years and was a wreck.

It wasn’t just a wreck—it was a disaster. The deck had fallen into the garden. The walls and floors showed water damage. The smell in one of the two bathrooms was gag-making, the walls were flimsy, the bedroom subterranean with no windows.

But. It was 1,800 square feet for $1.2 million—and had not one but two freestanding fireplaces. The back wall was all glass doors, and beneath the collapsed deck was substantial outdoor space, maybe 250 square feet, plus another 125 square feet on the deck above, and if you stepped over the jagged, broken boards where it had broken in half, there was a wide path down the side of the building inaccessible except through the apartment, that was perfect for an herb garden. And a quick check indicated that among the neighbors were several doctors, lawyers and executives of JP Morgan Chase and UBS. I’d later learn that before moving to 15 Central Park West, NBC’s Bob Costas had lived there, too.

We returned two days later, and met one of the listing brokers, bringing along a contractor who felt this sow’s pen could be turned into a silken den. Only then did the broker reveal that the owner had sued the building many years earlier, alleging mold infestation and

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The downstairs not-so-great room with fireplace.

The kitchen and pantry.

The Supreme Court docket.

It wasn’t just a wreck-it was a disaster. The deck had fallen into the garden. The walls and floors showed water damage. The smell was gag-making, the walls were flimsy, the bedroom subterranean with no windows. But. It was 1,800 square feet for $1.2 million.

The stairs down to the lower level.

architectural firm that designed it, as well as the Union, Knickerbocker and Colony Clubs, and homes for John D. Rockefeller, Charles Lindbergh and Otto Kahn. The club boasted a basement swimming pool, a gymnasium, medical and dental clinics, and a rooftop playground. It had sat empty for years.

Fraser bought the apartment for $260,000 in 1995, and moved in with his four cats and girlfriend, a California lawyer whom he would marry in 1997. By then, according to court documents, the glass rear walls and a glass block wall that let more light into the upstairs were both leaking, as was the apartment above. Soon, problems with windows throughout the building inspired the coop’s board to amend

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endless construction defects. The good news? He’d consistently lost in court, and had finally given up and listed the place for sale.

She did not, alas, add that the litigation was ongoing. I only found that out when I did some research, found the case and journeyed downtown to read the Supreme Court file. Our real estate lawyer, Elliott Meisel, later discovered that it was the second oldest ongoing case in the state court system. The file revealed that by the time the seller’s second set of lawyers went to court seeking unpaid fees, their paperwork filled twenty banker’s boxes.

The plaintiff, Colin Fraser, a British-born, The collapsed Cambridge-educated stamp and coin dealer at a rear deck.

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He was its second owner.

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U N RE A L ESTATE its proprietary lease and make them the responsibility of shareholders rather than the co-op. A former board member says that at the time Fraser was a member of that board.

The leaks continued for an indeterminate time, and were apparently not fully addressed until 2003. By then, the Frasers had been fighting for years with the board, building management and contractors, whose repairs they deemed inadequate. Shortly after the couple had a daughter in 2001, the family moved out and sued the co-op and its board president, who happened to live right across the lobby, claiming the leaks had caused toxic mold; damage to their floors, ceiling, wiring and a junction box; and worse, neurological, respiratory and dermatological issues for them and their infant daughter (the neurological damage claim was later withdrawn). The Frasers also reported a dozen violations to the NYC Housing Preservation Department and, says the former board member, called the police when an inspector arrived and was let into their empty but locked and alarmed apartment.

To make a very long co-op horror story short, all the mold claims were eventually thrown out of court after a landmark legal hearing made the case notorious in the New York State court system, as it made mold claims quite difficult to pursue. The First Department and the Appellate Court upheld the dismissal. But Fraser’s claim that the leaks had damaged his investment stood, and had more than a little basis in fact, as his eventual asking price made clear. The source of at least some mold was the boys’ club’s abandoned swimming pool adjacent to the rear wall of the board president’s apartment (she would later sell and move away). During the 1978 conversion of the building, debris had

been dumped in the pool, which was then walled off. The former board member says the rubble shifted, broke waste pipes and turned the pool into a toxic swamp.

Funds from a sale of the building’s air rights paid to fix both the pool and window problems, but as recently as 2010 the Frasers, in court-ordered settlement talks, were still trying to get the co-op to pay them well over $1 million. That included forgiving about $200,000 the former board member says they still owe in unpaid maintenance.

We assumed that was why our bid to buy the apartment stalled after Fraser accepted our $999,999 offer and issued a contract last spring.

Then, we learned he’d also sent a contract to a second buyer, who’d offered the full asking price. Eventually we started looking elsewhere.

“My buyer gave up as well,” says broker Michael Moran, who was recently told, as were we, that a settlement has been drafted and Fraser will finally sell the apartment once the paperwork is signed.

Meantime, it had been taken off the market, relisted at $1.5 million, price-chopped to $1.398 million and, most recently, to $1.25 million.

Moran says his buyer is still interested. “It’s an amazing apartment,” he explains. “I wanted to buy it!”

So why didn’t a building full of sophisticated folks countersue, or seize the co-op shares for nonpayment and sell the apartment? The former board member says that the co-op and its board president’s respective insurance companies were only required to defend them if they didn’t retaliate. And why didn’t Fraser sell it a year ago for the proffered $1.2 million? About the only thing that makes sense in this story is that he didn’t get back to me when I called to ask. ✦

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t’s a dreadful Monday morning—pouring rain, not a cab to be found, harried people shaking out umbrellas and issuing apologies—yet Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs are exactly on time and perfectly turned out in the restaurant of the Nomad Hotel, calmly perusing the menu and making small talk that sounds more like a continuation of what has surely been an endless conversation between them over the past decade. The first noteworthy fact about the sensational designers behind Cushnie et Ochs is that they both make their beds first thing every morning.

The second fact of note: despite their remarkably disparate upbringings—Carly hails from southwest London, while Michelle grew up in suburban Maryland—they both wore uniforms to school. This sartorial requirement has historically driven many a teenage girl to despair, but in their case, it is this exacting love of military precision, combined with a commitment to ease, that has served the two CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists well. Carly and Michelle met in 2004 as young students at the Parsons School of Design in New York—a rigorous, competitive environment known for turning out designers but not necessarily lifelong friendships—through a mutual friend who kept suggesting they all go for dinner, and then kept canceling at the very last minute. “So, time after time, it would just be Carly and I having dinner,” says Ochs. “But it really gave us the opportunity to get to know each other outside all the competition at school.” Soon, the girls were keeping each other company over speakerphone from their separate apartments as they anxiously, furiously worked on their weekly projects late into the night, a grueling part of the schedule at Parsons. “Thursdays were the worst days,” Ochs remembers.

“We stayed up all night on Wednesday and had to present the following day, but we had this idea that, no matter how tired we were, we should power through and go somewhere new every Thursday night.” Cushnie laughs at the memory. “We would literally show up at the club with bags of school supplies,” she adds. “And, at some point late at night Michelle would put down her drink, stand up, and say something like: Okay, I gotta go home and sew some pants.”

Carly Cushnie is physically striking in a way that is both soft and sharp. Her infuriatingly clear, creamy skin, bright features and equally enviable figure (she confesses SLT—Strengthen, Lengthen, Tone—is a current favorite) are offset by insouciant two-tone hair, several prominent tattoos, and multiple ear piercings. When she enters a room, you just can’t help but notice her.

Raised in London by parents who came to England by way of Jamaica, she recalls a childhood in which she spent a lot of time watching her mother and her two older sisters (one of whom

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was 15 years her senior) get ready for parties and events. “Very early on, they remember me weighing in on their outfits,” Cushnie says.

“I’d say: No, you can’t wear that!” She bashfully admits to acquiring an extensive Barbie collection (“I mean, I had the big pink house and everything”) as well as shopping bags stuffed with a massive collection of their clothing before attending the prestigious Woldingham Boarding School (the actress Carey Mulligan was a student in the year below her) where she honed in on fashion design.

“It was wonderful for creativity,” she says. “It was right in the middle of the countryside, so there were sheep and cows and gardens and everyone basically got their own studio space.” It was also when the power and luxury of a uniform become apparent to her. “It was the kind of place where you wore gloves and were given a summer hat and a winter hat,” Cushnie recalls. “It was very proper. You had to have your hat on when you entered and left the grounds—no exceptions.” Upon graduation, she was determined to go to New York to study fashion, but since her two older sisters had already packed off for new lives in the United States, her father was against the idea. To appease him, she took a gap year in Paris (where she took French lessons and studied at the Parsons outpost there) before entering Parsons in New York in earnest in 2003.

Michelle Ochs, by contrast, is the more demure of the two as far as looks are concerned. On this particular morning, her long, dark shiny, hair is blown-out straight, and she is wearing a structured, black, very grown-up jacket from their own collection.

One manicured hand is boasting a beautiful, custom-made engagement ring from her new fiancé. She has no tattoos, nor, she says, any plans to acquire some. But despite her pulledtogether appearance, there is nothing sedate about her. She is incredibly vivacious and funny, at turns self-deprecating, incredulous and charming. She immediately confesses she neglected to make her bed on this particular morning, and the thought is haunting her.

Ochs grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland, a suburb of D.C., as the child of a German father and a Filipino mother. Her father was a chef who started his own restaurant, and Ochs

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“They met in 2004 as young students the Parsons School of Design in New York—a rigorous, competitive environment known for turning out designers but not necessarily lifelong friendships. . .”

spent many hours in the kitchen with him, watching and learning. “He never wanted me to go into the restaurant business. Even though it was creative, he thought the hours were too long, a lot of 18-hour days,” she says. “But, you know, thanks to the high heels, the fashion business can definitely feel like 18-hour days, too.” As a child, Ochs went to the private Catholic school St. Ann’s in Tenley Circle in D.C. (during which time she made her own confirmation dress—the first sign of budding talent and tolerant parents, she says) before attending St. John’s—a prestigious military school—for high school. “We had these impeccable uniforms,” she says. “I absolutely loved it. Everything was perfectly ironed and your shoes had to be shined, and on Thursdays we wore camouflage.” After graduating, Ochs ran into similar opposition from her parents about moving to New York. After cooling her heels for a year at Marymount in Virginia, she was accepted at Parsons and made her way north.

The “big moment,” if there is one at Parsons, is a student’s senior project. This is when every graduating student must present a fully realized collection of six looks to their professors and roster heavy-hitters from the industry. Linda Fargo, senior vice president of the fashion office and store presentation at Bergdorf Goodman, recalls being on the judging panel that year. “I didn’t know they were friends at the time,” says Fargo. “But I do remember they each had individual collections so strong that, when it was time to judge, we all thought they had to tie. I mean, how many pieces of clothing have I seen in my life? Thousands upon thousands! But I still remember this wraparound, layered T-shirt top in Michelle’s collection. I’ll never forget it—and that really says something.” After graduation in 2007, the idea to go into business together came naturally to the women. “We didn’t think about it too much,” says Cushnie. “But I think that helped because—knowing what we know now about the industry—we never would have done it.”

Ochs laughs in agreement across the table: “We were naive in the best way!” They set up shop in a small space in the Garment District and turned out their first collection in the fall of 2008.

“I loved the girls and I loved what they were doing, so I took all of my buyers to see their very first show, which was totally them. All body-con, body-con, body-con,” Fargo says. “And they placed an order right away. The Bergdorf customer is many things, but I would say she is feminine first and foremost. And this collection really spoke to that.” The designers put a photocopy of that very first order in a frame, and, after some more early successes, they decided to apply to the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2010, the industry’s most prestigious competition for emerging American designers. “We were really sick of doing traditional projects after Parsons, so we decided to do something a little different for our application,” says Cushnie. They put everything on an iPad—a somewhat newfangled contraption at the time—and even designed a custom case. They were not selected. The next year, they went back to their roots, pulling together an application full of sketches and color swatches. “We went hard-core old school,” says Ochs. When Steven Kolb, the president of the CFDA, called a few months later, they looked at each other

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in panic. “We thought we were in serious trouble. It was like the principal calling,” laughs Ochs. “We definitely did not think he was going to tell us we were one of the finalists,” Cushnie says. The process gave incredible exposure to their fledgling business, including a spread in an issue of Vogue. “My mom keeps literally every clip in which we are mentioned,” says Cushnie. “It’s starting to get crazy.” But while press and parties are all very well and good, the fashion business is a business like any other, and it takes serious work to transform a rack of dresses—no matter how pretty—into a viable, money-making model. “I really do think discipline and time management are the keys to success,” Ochs says. “We are our own bosses, which is great, but it’s also really scary. In our office, there are a lot of lists. While the duo is primarily associated (and beloved) for their sleek, cutout silhouettes, they have made knitwear and separates a big focus of their upcoming collections—a sign they are courting a wider client base. “You don’t have to be a size 0,” says Cushnie of their offerings. “People don’t realize our biggest sellers are sizes 6 and 8.” Another important consideration when they are designing? Versatility. “You want a dress you can wear again and again, not just one time,” says Ochs. “We do so much nowadays, you really need to be able to rely on your clothes.” In fact, during breakfast an acquaintance drops by the table to say hello and, in the process, asks Carly where she got her incredible blazer. “It’s ours!” she exclaims, and the woman raises her eyebrows in a gesture of approving surprise. “They walk the walk and they live the life of these clothes,” Fargo says. And it’s a busy life that requires pieces for work, weekends and, in one very special case, a wedding. With Michelle’s July wedding rapidly approaching, Carly (who is serving as maid of honor, of course) is already hard at work with Michelle on the look and feel of the event, including what the bridesmaids will wear. And what of this fiancé? “You’re going to have to thank Susan Miller for that one,” Ochs laughs, referencing the astrology website that the fashion industry considers almost a Bible. “I was coming home from Maryland after Christmas a few years ago, and when I pulled into Grand Central Station, I remembered that my horoscope said this was going to be a big day and I should do something unexpected,” she says. So, instead of going home, she called a friend to meet her for a drink at the Campbell Apartment, a grand old dark space nestled inside the station. There was a group of lawyers at the bar, making passes at the women without much success, when finally one of the group tried to put a stop to it. “He said: Guys, clearly these ladies are not interested, so let’s just leave them alone,” Ochs recalls with a smile. “But I was like: Wait a minute—who is this guy?” The two recently bought an apartment together and are in the long process of renovating and decorating it, perhaps even a greater undertaking than putting together the next collection. As for the future of Cushnie and Ochs, who knows what the next chapter will bring, but if the discipline and precision from these women in the past is any indication of what they can be capable in the future, then I’d say these two are going to be dressing us for years to come. ✦

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“I loved the girls and I loved what they were doing so I took all of my buyers to see their very first show, which was totally them. All body-con, body-con, body-con.” —Linda Fargo

Opposite page: Michelle wears a white snow leopard dress by Cushnie et Ochs, $1,495.

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“You don’t have to be a size 0,” says Cushnie of their offerings. “People don’t realize our biggest sellers are sizes 6 and 8.”

Michelle wears a white snow leopard dress

by Cushnie et Ochs, $1,495. Available at netaporter.com. Jewelry is their own.

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Best-Dressed JONATHAN ADLER Clean Lines and Clear Colors

CHINA CHOW Daringly Beautiful

WARIS AHLUWALIA Well -Dressed Night Owl

SAMANTHA BOARDMAN Chic MD HAMISH BOWLES Dynamically Dapper

WES ANDERSON Master of Retro

GRAYDON CARTER Modern Gentleman

IRIS APFEL Living Icon HOPE ATHERTON Artfully Edgy

GEORGINA CHAPMAN Ready for the Ball

JOANNA BAKER DE NEUFVILLE Rising Swan

EVA CHEN Everybody’s Icon

Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler

ANDRE BALAZS The Standard MERCEDES BASS Always Hits the Perfect Note GIOVANNA BATTAGLIA Gift of Color DEEDA BLAIR Grace and Favor BETH BLAKE Uptown Boho Anna Cleveland

PETER BRANT AND HARRY BRANT In Their Genes

Samantha Boardman

Hope Atherton

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ANNA CLEVELAND Perfect Composition

Waris Ahluwalia Claire Courtin-Clarins and Virginie Courtin-Clarins

GRACE CODDINGTON Forever Grace SOFIA COPPOLA Understated Chic COURTIN-CLARINS SISTERS Sleekest Sisters ANNETTE DE LA RENTA Tour de Force POPPY DELEVINGNE British Babe CARMEN DELL’OREFICE The Original Supermodel PRINCE DIMITRI OF YUGOSLAVIA Royal Perfection SIMON DOONAN Crossbody King

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MICKEY DREXLER Funkytown LAPO ELKANN Ultimate Accessorizer KATIE ERMILIO Clean Lines for the Win LINDA FARGO Never Leave Home Without Your Smile AMY FINE COLLINS High Priestess of Fashion MARINA RUST CONNOR Always on Point YVONNE FORCE VILLAREAL Artistic Eye TOM FORD Mr. Red Carpet KEN FULK Life Imitating Art

Deeda Blair Sofia Coppola

TAVI GEVINSON It-Girl Chic ALEX GILKES Eton Style SHOSHANNA GRUSS Sweet and Sexy Andre Balazs

“Miles Redd dresses himself like the rooms he creates: vibrant color, great quality, a mix of soft and hard.” —James LaForce

TOM GUINNESS Man About Town MICHELLE HARPER Bird of Paradise JESSICA HART Young, Wild and Free VERONIKA HEILBRUNNER Best Ensemble DREE HEMINGWAY Literary Model

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CAROLINA HERRERA Golden Touch

KIM KASSEL Suite Duds

NICKY HILTON Chic Evolution

VANESSA KAY Parisian Cool x NYC Smart

JOHANNES HUEBL Mr. Hot-to-Trot

LIYA KEBEDE Supermodel Style

CAROLINE ISSA Street Style Champion

KARLIE KLOSS American Girl

SARAH JESSICA PARKER The Godmother

JULIA KOCH Statuesque

NATALIE JOOS Maverick

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STEVEN KOLB Arbiter of Style

Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl

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PATRICIA LANSING Blue-Blooded Style LEWIS LAPHAM Old-School Charm RICKY LAUREN Contemporary Woman XIN LI Avant-Garde Force PHILLIP LIM 3.1 is Better Than a 10

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MEREDITH MELLING Femme Fashionista KIRK MILLER Leading by Example MIA MORETTI BoHo After Dark JULIANNE MOORE Seriously Stylish

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WENDI DENG MURDOCH Always Paparazzi Perfect

LILY MADDOCK Girl Next Door

BROOKE NEIDICH Sophistication Personified

ZOSIA MAMET Stylish Girl

LUPITA NYONG’O Risks Worth Taking

PETER MARINO Nobody does Leather Better

MICHELLE OCHS & CARLY CUSHNIE Asymmetrical Aces

CHRISTOPHER MASON Bow-Tied to Perfection

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Anja Rubik

MILES REDD Mixed Media Master LEE RADZIWILL Timeless Grace JULIA RESTOIN ROITFELD Saucy Minx INDRE ROCKEFELLER Patterned to Perfection

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CARINE ROITFELD 50 Shades of Fashion IRENE ROOSEVELT AITKEN Perfectly Chic ALEXANDRA LIND ROSE Classic Belle ANDREW ROSEN Theoretically Perfect ANJA RUBIK Full Package Lupita Nyong’o

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MOLLIE RUPRECHT One to Watch CHRISTINE SCHWARZMAN Fearless Fashionista

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“Gay Talese often touted himself as dressing for the story, and ironically enough, how he chose to do so became a story in itself.” —Emily Barnes

Nicky Hilton

Julia RestoinRoitfeld

Poppy Delevingne Phillip Lim

Jessica Hart

CHLOË SEVIGNY Alternative Intrigue

WENDY VANDERBILT Aesthetically Inclined

STEPHANIE SEYMOUR Sexy Mama

DIANE VON FÜRSTENBERG Timeless Disco Queen

ANNE SLATER Blue-Ribbon Cool

CLEO WADE Daring Duds

VANESSA TRAINA SNOW Master of the Monochrome

MARISSA WEBB Classic Meets Trendy

RICHARD STEINBERG Classically Tailored

BRONSON VAN WYCK Always Entertaining

GAY TALESE Dapper as Can Be

ELEANOR YLVISAKER Fashion in her Genes

ANDRÉ LEON TALLEY Avant-Garde Force

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Magdalena jumpsuit

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Mesh cardigan by Tess Giberson, $325.

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Crochet blouse by Risto, $375. Available at Bergdorf Goodman, 745 Fifth Avenue.

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How Alexandra Wilkis Wilson beat the start-up odds with Gilt’s enormous success, and then decided to play the game all over again.

by Haley

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s anyone can imagine, start-ups are very hard. They’re challenging. Most of them fail,” says Alexandra Wilkis Wilson. Her soft, calm tone does not match the cold, hard fact she is delivering—especially in light of the fact that she is a cofounder and CEO of GlamSquad, a relatively new start-up. But unlike many entrepreneurs in the early phases of their company, she is also a part of the lucky success story minority: Wilson is one of the original Gilt Groupe cofounders. She was instrumental in growing the members-only e-commerce site, founded in 2007, into the cyber retail giant that it is today. Under her codirection, Gilt grew to 6 million members; the company has more than 1,000 employees, and an IPO is seemingly imminent. After beating all the statistical odds and successfully nurturing a start-up into a fast-growing and highly profitable company, Wilson decided to start all over again.

Just over a year ago in the winter of 2014, Gilt had been in business for seven years; it was, by all counts, a mature and diversified global enterprise. As one of the company’s leaders, Wilson attended a Harvard undergraduate tech event at Google’s offices in New York (she is an alumna of both Harvard and Harvard Business School). While at the conference, she ran into two of GlamSquad’s co-founders, David Goldweitz and Jason Perri. “I was surprised to see them; I hadn’t seen them in years, since college, and I had always thought of them more as finance guys, and here they were new entrepreneurs,” says Wilson. “I asked them what they were doing there, and they said, ‘We’re working on a beauty start-up.’” So the group decided to get together, and once Wilson heard the business plan, she fell in love with the concept. “I was really blown away by what could be, by the potential of this business.”

GlamSquad is an at-home, on-demand beauty service company. The app-based business allows users to book professional blowouts, makeup applications and—as of this month—manicures and pedicures on their phones or tablets. The price point is inclusive to anyone who already uses these services, and the convenience of having them in-home has proved a major selling point for working women and busy mothers, among many other clientele.

But back to that initial meeting between Wilson, Perri, Goldweitz and GlamSquad’s third founder, Victoria Eisner (the whole business was actually Eisner’s idea on a particularly hectic New Year’s Eve in 2012)—the concept resonated with Wilson; her entrepreneurial experience was invaluable to the GlamSquad team, and she signed on as an advisor to the company. “I started using the services regularly, and every time I would have somebody come to my home to do my hair or makeup, I would just be flooded with ideas and concepts for what I recognized the company was doing really well and all the areas that I felt could improve over time, and they already have,” says Wilson. By the spring of 2014, the idea of getting more involved was spinning in Wilson’s head, and the feeling was mutual: the team approached her to be their co-founder, leader and CEO. There was the issue of how and when to make this departure from Gilt, a business that Wilson has referred to as “her baby.” She spent the next few months tying up proverbial loose ends with Gilt: She made sure it was the right time in Gilt’s trajectory for a

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“For many people, the unexpected is part of the fun and part of the rush.

You come to expect the unexpected in a start-up. That is a really compelling and even an addictive feeling for a lot of entrepreneurs . . .” co-founder to make that kind of move, and worked it out with company so she could stay on as a strategic advisor. “I still feel very close to Gilt as a company—I’m always helping and probably always will,” says Wilson.

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he officially took the GlamSquad reigns on September 1, 2014, and has been in a constant state of motion since then. “I was thrilled when Alexandra accepted our offer to join our founding team as CEO,” says GlamSquad cofounder Jason Perri in an email. “She is the ideal executive to lead this company into its next stage of

growth, and I’m convinced that hiring her will be one of the better decisions I’ve made in my career. Besides being extremely smart and hardworking, her past entrepreneurial accomplishments, mentorship of rising talent and ability to balance her work and family obligations make her an inspiration to our employees and clients alike, and a powerful representative of our brand.”

Wilson’s incredible track record helped launch a particularly successful fundraising phase for GlamSquad. “We raised a serious amount of money,” says Wilson. “The fundraising for us was definitely not what you

typically hear or read about, in the sense that I think women [typically] have a harder time raising money than men do.

But, I think venture capitalists recognized the opportunity in this company, and that it wasn’t being led by a first time founder, and the business was off to a great start.”

Alexis Maybank, her longtime friend and Gilt cofounder, reiterates: “Alexandra is honest, friendly and open. People and partners want to work with her and see her succeed,” says Maybank. “This is an important element for success for any entrepreneur, but few have the ability to form lifelong

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partnerships and friendships in the same way as Alexandra innately can.”

And so it’s been able to grow and expand: GlamSquad is now live in New York, Miami and L.A. Their app-base and in-home convenience makes GlamSquad particularly popular with professional woman, “from very junior to the CEO,” busy moms and the “young and social.” “And the reality is that many women are all of the above,” says Wilson. GlamSquad employs 200 hair stylists and makeup artists between the cities (and expanding their fleet with the growing business and addition of nail services). The quality of their team also sets GlamSquad apart from many of its competitors: it is very high, the hiring and training processes extremely rigorous. Their business model works to make both the user and client experiences as pleasant and easy as possible: a true, modern intersection of tech and beauty.

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ith her second experience as an entrepreneur off to a strong start, it’s clear that Wilson has no plans to slow down any time soon. “For many people, the unexpected is part of the fun and part of the rush. You come to expect the unexpected in a start-up,” she says. “That is a really compelling and even an addictive feeling for a lot of entrepreneurs—this feeling that if you set your mind to it, you have the potential to accomplish anything.”

Aside from growing a promising new business and keeping an active hand in her mature business, Wilson has a full personal life: She is a wife and a mother of two. She is a philanthropist. She is on the worldwide board of Dress for Success, which she has also helped get Gilt and GlamSquad involved with. She is on the board of Fashion Group International and the Women’s Forum. She is also on the (for-profit) board of Perry Ellis. She is an author; she and Alexis Maybank cowrote By Invitation Only: How We Built Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop, which shares their journey in starting a business and gives a wide range of

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advice and hard-earned lessons to people contemplating entrepreneurship. It is also very important to Wilson to remain an active and approachable mentor in the tech and entrepreneurial communities. “I think the ecosystem of female founders in New York is growing, which is great, and I think we all owe it to one another to help each other out,” she explains.

“I have been fortunate to have been mentored by some of these women and men who have started paving the way before me, and I feel like it’s my duty to give back to others. So, whether I help other start-ups by being an angel investor or mentor or just a friend helping out with introductions and partnerships where I can, that is something I feel strongly about.” Her Harvard Business School classmate and friend Divya Gugnani is one such example: “Alexandra is a trusted friend and served as a instrumental investor and advisor for my company Send the Trend, which was later sold to QVC. Her strategic insight and operational guidance was invaluable,” says Gugnani. “She is incredible entrepreneurial force. Alexandra is an accessible leader focused on building relationships with employees, customers and partners. She’s a connector, and her network is one of her best assets.”

And Wilson is an active and true New Yorker. “A few years ago it was a very rainy weekend and I couldn’t think of what to do with my son—he was two years old at the time. I finally said, ‘Let’s go to the Metropolitan Museum’ and I filled my purse with coins. We went to the Temple of Dandur and one by one we threw coins into the fountain, and for each coin he had to say a wish. It was a really fun way to pass a few rainy, cold hours. I remember thinking, ‘We’re so lucky that this is where we go on a rainy weekend.’ I mean, when I was a kid I was learning how to use a fork but I was also learning how to use chopsticks, and the same goes for my children; we’re very lucky in New York to be exposed to so many different people from different cultures and countries and languages, and many other things. I think New York can be very homogeneous. But it can also very diverse, and I like to take advantage of that diversity.” ✦

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Marketing Miami Our experts weigh their options for selling Miami

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AVENUE: In the world of luxury residential real estate sales, we typically see two distinctive paths of bringing projects to market: hiring an experienced in-house sales director who assembles a sales team to work directly for the developer, or hiring an established real estate brokerage firm.

It is well known that on-site real estate brokerage firms charge somewhere between 2 and 3 percent of the total gross sales of the development. When you divide up that 2 to 3 percent, the sales director is compensated, the floor is compensated, and then of course the brokerage firm needs to be compensated. When totaled, the costs are greater to the developer.

On the other hand, with a direct in-house team, the developer compensates the sales director and compensates the floor, but obviously does not have the compensation that goes back to the brokerage firm. The

costs are lower to the developer, and the in-house team is only focusing on one project, not multiple projects.

Alicia, ladies first. What’s the case for going with a larger real estate brokerage like Cervera to sell a project?

CERVERA: Well, for one, you get what you pay for: that is, inexpensive is oftentimes much more expensive in the long run. I think that the wonderful thing about a free economy is that we have these choices. I don’t really think that when a developer is looking at a $300 million project a choice is being madebased on a $3 million savings. Because in fact, that $3 million could turn into the failure of the project if the developer makes the wrong choice.

AVENUE: Edgardo, do you share that sentiment?

DEFORTUNA: Absolutely. The real estate brokerage provides such an incredible value to the developer. Having an international team with the knowledge and experience of the market and pricing, a client list and so forth, while also actively engaging in 15 to 20 projects at a time . . . Certainly it’s worth the $3 million.

AVENUE: Now we’ll take the conversation to the other side of the table. Jim Cohen, you’ve been working directly with developers and their projects with in-house teams for more than twenty years. What’s the case for that in-house direct sales model?

COHEN: For one, the developer can talk directly to the salespeople. For a developer that’s seasoned and has a track record within the market, that really understands the game, bringing an in-house team offers a

Participants ALICIA CERVERA, Managing Partner,

MICHAEL INTERNOSCIA, Director of Sales,

Cervera Real Estate

Marina Palms Yacht Club & Residences, DevStar Realty

EDGARDO DEFORTUNA, President, Fortune

MICHAEL NEUMANN, Vice President of Sales,

International Realty

BH3 Realty

JAY PHILLIP PARKER, CEO, Florida Brokerage,

JIM COHEN, Vice President of Sales, Fort Realty

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lot more internal interaction. There’s also less competition. The sales director on the job is totally committed to that project alone, and so is their team.

AVENUE: Michael Neumann, let’s pivot to this idea of a motivated sales organization versus a dedicated sales team. What’s your perception of that?.

NEUMANN: At the end of the day, regardless of who you bring in, it always comes down to who is on your team. Making the right choice, be it brokerage or in-house, choosing the right team is critical. You can have the big, international companies behind you, but if they don’t have the right team on board from that firm, then the project is going to limp along. When you are doing the project yourself, you have the advantage.

AVENUE: Jay Parker, please give us your “elevator” pitch as to why a brokerage firm is better than in-house direct.

“In the world of luxury residential real estate sales, we typically see two distinctive paths of bringing projects to market . . .” offered maximum reach in each element of a successful development marketing plan.

Douglas Elliman as a company attracts better talent for the sales force than a developer would alone. Top-tier talent would rather be with a large, respectable firm then a single developer. From an economic perspective, the developer still pays a fee to a sales team. The cost for a large marketing firm such as DE is minimally more, and we come with an entire team. To assemble a team that we provide would take a developer quite some time, not to mention the collective power of our team and its familiarity with working within our parameters. It makes us more effective in speed and efficiency, not to mention our buying power and relationships.

AVENUE: Michael Internoscia, you’re a very experienced real estate professional and presently the sales director at Marina Palms for DevStar Realty. What’s your take on the benefits of having a dedicated internal team?

INTERNOSCIA: I would say that there is a compelling argument. If you’re a new developer in the market and you haven’t developed in South Florida, you look for the expertise of the Defortunas and Ceveras.

They’re going to bring you the depth that

to any project. How critical is that decision for a developer, choosing the right person or team?

DEFORTUNA: Absolutely critical. And they’re very, very hard to find. I have the utmost respect for everyone around this table: everyone is deeply experienced and knowledgeable about the market, and I think that’s something everyone at this table provides. Whether the decision becomes to go with a dedicated team or a larger brokerage, both provide the critical balance a developer needs.

AVENUE: Alicia, in terms of finding these established capable sales directors that lead these teams, how do you address that challenge?

CERVERA: There’s a myth out there that if you hire one of our companies you don’t get a dedicated, full-time sales team. But in fact, when you hire one of our companies, you do have a full-time, dedicated sales team, and Michael Neumann

“At the end of the day, regardless of who you bring in, it always comes down to who is on your team.”

—Michael Neumann PARKER: Simply stated, the bandwidth and manpower that’s needed with the amount of competition out there is something that only a large brokerage house can offer.

Furthermore, with South Florida becoming an international epicenter, the strategy, reach, technology and optionality is maximized by a sophisticated team that is regularly evaluating the landscape to ensure that its clients are

you might not have. But like Jim said, a more seasoned developer will typically have a better grasp on the market and what’s needed to be successful, of where it can effectively lower costs and still have that control of the sales environment for the project.

AVENUE: Let’s talk about the sales director role, one of the most critical components

a full-time, dedicated manager. That team is totally dedicated to the project at hand. And from day one, what Cervera has done is train project salespeople and project managers.

AVENUE: Let’s shift a moment and discuss how robust the internet has become in terms of marketing and selling real estate. How everybody is connected, everybody’s got the

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same “list” and everyone knows everyone else. Edgardo, how do you address that?

DEFORTUNA: I always say that a lot of people have the list. A lot of people even know the foreign brokers and the brokers. But very few people have the relationships with them for twenty years like we have. Very few people know these brokers’ wives. Very few people

CERVERA: I say, “Welcome to Miami!” I arrived in Miami when I was three; I’ve seen several cycles. And what you said about South America we’ve said every year, right? That’s the dynamic of it, and if you can’t take the heat, don’t come to Miami! Because that’s the reality of our market: we have tremendous highs, we have tremendous lows. But the reality is that we come back from those lows ever so much higher, and our city right now is being redefined in an absolutely staggering way.

DEFORTUNA: It’s definitely true: the world is in love with Miami. Of course, we’re going go through cycles, but from a development point of view we learn our lessons at least in part, and you know, we’re a lot more prudent about how we do things and the model of the 50 percent deposits on preconstruction. It’s such a huge impact on our overall industry.

Yes, it may be slowed, but it’s not going to be a crash like we experienced before, because people not only want Miami, they really are in love with Miami.

tries. It’s a remarkable time to be in the South Florida market. I couldn’t be more optimistic or energized for the immediate and long-term future of this market.

PARKER: South Florida continues to present an opportune alternative to New York and California, and remains a growing mecca for lifestyle, high-net-worth individuals, and an investment safe haven for international investors. While I expect the market to continue its cycle—and with the release of the completed new construction, a leveling of pricing would not be unexpected—I see the South Florida real estate market continuing to expand and develop, to present great opportunities for residents and investors alike. ✦ Alicia Cervera

“With South Florida becoming an international epicenter, the strategy, reach, technology and optionality is maximized by a sophisticated team . . .”

—Jay Phillip Parker have their wives taking presents to their children when we go visit those countries.

It comes to trust and those long-standing relationships.

AVENUE: While we’re still in the first quarter of 2015, as a group, what’s your take on what the year will hold for the South Florida real estate market?

COHEN: It’s competitive! And it’s going to get more competitive! Price has been driven to points where a lot of people can’t afford to buy. They might be coming from Europe or South America now, but not everyone is super wealthy. The U.S. market hasn’t really gravitated; we’re seeing some more business out of the Northeast, but at today’s prices working people can’t give themselves a raise– they’re just priced out of the market. So as a result we’re now starting to see a push going a little bit north to Broward County and into Fort Lauderdale Beach.

NEUMANN: I think the market’s still there; what happens is there’s more competition now so it feels like it’s slowing down, but it’s not—they’re still coming. The luxury market is still on fire, and what continues to facinate me is not only how deep it is but how remarkably diverse too.

INTERNOSCIA: It’s interesting. Over the past 15, 16 years—and I’ve seen a lot of different countries—every other year there’s always a new country emerging, wanting to be Miami, as Alicia says. But now we’re seeing sales comes from every country! People from dozens of different countries are scrambling to invest in our market—and not just in real estate, but in business as well. So now when one country begins to struggle, others are opening up even more. And our broker networks—you know, this is what people do for a living when they work on commission: they’re always opening up new networks to introduce our city to many different coun

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esidential real estate is a very personal business. Because of the nature of home-buying and selling, agents become privy to the personal information of their clients. This is especially true in the sale of cooperative apartments which are still the majority of owned homes in Manhattan. Unlike many sales jobs, which emphasize product, real estate agents, who often work with the same people for decades, must focus on providing the best service they can to their buyers and sellers, as well as to their colleagues in the industry.

First and foremost as fiduciaries, agents are guardians of their clients’ interests. They must be committed to absolute discretion and abide by fair housing laws. Agents attain success by understanding their client’s needs, knowing the market and being dedicated to achieving the goals of their clients over their own personal gain.

Being nice also helps.

In an age when there’s an app for almost everything, professional agents with a warm, personal touch can be more successful in achieving clients’ goals and building long term productive business relationships. ✦

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Art de Fête

An Interview on Lifestyle and Décor with Acclaimed Event Curator, Tabletop Designer, and Blogger Svitlana Flom

by Cindy Williams Why are tabletop designs so important for hosting an event?

No event, whether an intimate dinner with friends or a larger-scale celebration can be truly complete without a creative tabletop design and setting. Think of it as a stage for a star performer—the host. Which tone would you like to set for your dinner or event? Which atmosphere would you like to create? What message do you want to channel to your guests? Tabletop design is the perfect tool to help convey all of that and also serves as the perfectly fluid adhesive that holds together all other elements of your dinner including the food and libations you serve. The tablescape also reflects the host’s personality and the theme of the occasion. Creative tabletop design is what will set your dinner party or event apart from all others and will ensure the success of your evening or brunch.

What have been some emerging trends that you have been seeing in design?

My latest innovation is to use custom flower arrangements shaped as objects. For instance, I had a teddy bear made out of flowers for French luxury porcelain company Bernardaud’s dinner party for artists and a penguinshaped flower arrangement for a birthday dinner party. Both were huge hits!

There is also a cool, new movement emerging in the world of haute tableware led by Bernardaud. To celebrate their 150th anniversary, the company collaborated with various well known artists to create a special collection of plates. From Jeff Koons’ famous bear depicted on the plate to Marina Abramovic’s Soviet era red star and numerous others. The idea is to mix them up on the dinner table to create a cool, chic, stylish tablescape that will become a source of dinner conversation. Other fine porcelain makers are also jumping on this bandwagon to create their own artistic collections. I love this development and plan to utilize these collections in my future tablescape designs.

What are you plans for the future of Art de Fête?

I started Art de Fête as a blog to share my thoughts and ideas on all facets of elegant home entertainment with likeminded people. I also intended to help the would-be hosts with a structured framework for creating an interesting and unique experience for guests; something that all hosts look to achieve. My ideas are totally scalable not only for the size of the event but also for the skills and/or desires of the hosts. I provide everything that one would need to have a great dinner party or a larger event, including designing the menu, tablescape, choosing the dinnerware, glassware, flowers, recipes and even the fashionable outfit for the hostess to wear. It’s a complete event how-to, from A to Z. The next phase in the evolution of Art de Fête is continuing to design tablescapes and, now, entire events for discerning hosts, including individuals and companies, that really want to deliver that elusively superb, distinctively elegant experience for their guests. Whether the affair is an elegant dinner party at home or a celebration in a larger venue, I aim to create a well-designed event that will leave a memorable, lasting impression on guests and the host. My portfolio of work is evident to the fact that no matter the size of the party, an intimate setting can always shine through. I look forward to meeting new clients with different needs to create the perfect event tailored to each individual and company. Please contact me for a consultation and to view my portfolio of previous work. ✦

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Avenue taps top cosmetic dentist Dr. Michael Apa for expert tips on a more youthful appearance

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ccording to Dr. Michael Apa, the key to looking younger is right under our noses. Literally. He expertly quips that your smile controls “the support and aesthetic of the entire lower third of your face.” Over time, as that support breaks down, the skin and tissue around the mouth start to sag and shift. The good news is that advances in cosmetic dentistry, many of them originated by Dr. Apa himself, can help set a solid foundation to keep aging at bay.

People often don’t think of approaching anti-aging with dentistry. But Dr. Apa is revolutionizing the cosmetic dentistry field with his overall facial beauty approach, a process he coined Facial Aesthetic Design, and which draws high-profile clientele from around the world to seek his services in New York and Dubai.

“Facial Aesthetic Design is about more than just teeth. It’s about all the elements of the face and how they work together to achieve your most beautiful and youthful smile.”

When applied to aging, Dr. Apa explains that Facial Aesthetic Design can help identify and then reverse not only the visual aging signs of your teeth and gums, but some of the overall aging patterns in your face. In essence, the aging process is as unique and finely nuanced as you are, and the solution must be equally as finely tuned.

Once Dr. Apa assesses the age-related imbalances in your face and smile, he can then explain how specific treatments can correct them, bringing in other specialists for consultations as needed. Often times, the process involves veneers—a non-invasive solution that, when done properly, can be utterly transformative to facial balance and beauty.

“The biggest misconception is that veneers look fake,” Dr. Apa remarks.

“But that’s because we don’t notice them when they’re really good.”

Really good veneers, he explains, are about “going to the right dentist and conveying what you really want.” In Dr. Apa’s hands, this means doing everything by hand—a detailed process that involves a master ceramist hand-sculpting individual veneers that are highly specific to the patient— and giving patients the opportunity to be involved in the design and trial of their look.

According to Dr. Apa, it’s never too early—or too late—to focus on your smile.

The typical age range in Dr. Apa’s offices is anywhere from 18 to 80.

“Different things are happening with your smile at different points in your life,” he explains, “and Facial Aesthetic Design can help with everything from anti-aging to functional and cosmetic improvements.”

His simple advice for staying younger? Practice good oral hygiene and see your dentist regularly to avoid problems before they happen. ✦

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107 EAST 61ST STREET | $29,000,000 6 BR/8 BA/3 HF BA | WEB ID: 0019863

50 GRAMERCY PARK NORTH | $7,750,000 3 BR/3.5 BA | WEB ID: 0019328

107 East 61st Street. One-of-a-kind townhouse with a 37 foot long swimming pool and 2-story atrium, elevator and two car garage. With approx. 10,000 sq. ft., this 5 bedroom townhouse features a living room with a soaring ceiling and wall of windows and skylights, new chef’s kitchen and dining room with an adjoining roof top terrace overlooking the Manhattan’s skyline.

This magnificently renovated apartment has dramatic views of Gramercy Park from both master bedroom and great room, which has over 12’ tall ceilings, enormous floor-to-ceiling picture windows and a wood burning fireplace.

625 PARK AVENUE, APT 6A | $17,500,000 4 BR/4.5 BA | WEB ID: 0019267

510 PARK AVENUE, APT 5A | $12,800,000 4 BR/5.5 BA | WEB ID: 0019871

160 EAST 72ND STREET, PH | $7,250,000 3 BR/3 BA/2 HF BA | WEB ID: 0019803

Originally designed as an opulent 14-room apartment, this 7th floor home has 65’ frontage on Park Avenue and grand proportions throughout, approx. 10’ tall ceilings, plus light and views from all four exposures.

Grand Park Avenue 10 room apartment with a wood burning fireplace in living room, large formal dining room, newly renovated eat in kitchen, and enormous master suite with two bathrooms and large dressing room.

This one-of-a-kind penthouse was originally the squash court of an apartment which consisted of 20 rooms and 8 baths. It occupies the entire 16th floor in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious Pre-War co-ops.

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Avenue speaks to a top dermatologist specializing in laser surgery, Dr. Anne Chapas

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r. Anne Chapas is a Manhattan based dermatologist. She specializes in laser surgery, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, cosmetic procedures, and is internationally acclaimed for her laser and cosmetic treatments.

You have been designated a “Superdoctor” and a “Beauty Genius.” What does “beauty” mean to you? Healthy, natural looking skin is beautiful. My practice is dedicated to delivering the most natural looking results for a look that doesn’t reveal that any cosmetic work was done.

What inspired you to open Union Square Laser Dermatology and what is your vision for it? When I started Union Square Laser Dermatology, I set to create my dream practice: a leading dermatologic and laser center that provides world-class care, using the best technology and medical science, while offering great patient experience in a relaxed and stylish environment. We have stayed on this track, and continue to offer leading edge treatments once they have been proven to be safe and effective. We continue to be actively involved in developing the next generation of cosmetic treatments.

In just three years you have established a leading high-end cosmetic practice. What is the key to this success? Aesthetic medicine is an art as well as a science, and I am fortunate to work with a dream team of colleagues, all with top training and great aesthetic sensibility. We all believe in evidencebased medicine and offer treatments that are supported by clinical data. We espouse a natural look, and explain to patients what to expect so they have realistic expectations. Procedures are performed by the physicians themselves rather than by nurses or technicians, and this offers the best results and reduces the risk of complications.

UNION SQUARE LASER DERMATOLOGY 19 Union Square West New York, NY 10003 T: 212.366.5400 W: www.unionderm.com

What industry trends are you noticing and how do you capitalize on them? While our filler, toxin and laser treatments remain popular all year, we see an increase in body treatments during the spring months.

This includes the most advanced fat melting, body contouring and cellulite treatments. We also see an increase in leg vein treatments as patients prep for summer. Another big trend is the increasing number of men who are seeking cosmetic treatments. We now offer multiple “lifestyle” treatments that appeal to men, such as treatment for unwanted underarm sweating or pockets of fat that resist diet and exercise.

What made you choose to be a Dermatologist? I wanted to be a physician since second grade, and I dedicated my professional life to the study of medicine. At Harvard Medical School I worked in a lab studying the development of skin cancers, which led to surgical dermatology. My laser career started with research on how light treatments could reduce the incidence of skin cancer. These patients not only experienced fewer skin cancers but their skin started to look better too! To this date I continue to pursue this goal of using medical technology to achieve healthier and better looking skin for my patients. ✦ 100 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2014

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PARK AVE TRIPLEX PENTHOUSE | $40,000,000 41 EAST 70TH STREET | $40,000,000 6 BR/7.5 BA | Web ID: 0019870 Approximately 13,132 sq.ft. | Web ID: 0019815 Mary C. Kent | 212.606.7705 Serena Boardman | 212.606.7611

FIFTH AVENUE MINT DUPLEX | $35,000,000 4 BR/4.5 BA | Web ID: 0019948 D. Stockman 810.4972 | L. Nasser 606.7706

37 WEST 70TH STREET - TOWNHOUSE | $17,950,000 1 CENTRAL PARK WEST, APT 26A | $14,500,000 7 BR/4.5 BA | Web ID: 0019846 3 BR/3.5 BA | Web ID: 0019993 M. Amadei 431.2440 | R. Golubock 606.7604 E. Sample 606.7685 | B. Powers 606.7653

157 WEST 57TH STREET, APT 41B | $10,650,000 2 BR/2.5 BA | Web ID: 0019454 L. Summers 606.7789 | G. Devlin 606.7729

45 EAST 82ND STREET, APT 9W | $7,495,000 4 BR/3.5 BA | Web ID: 00110002 Austin B. Schuster | 212.606.7797

891 PARK AVENUE, 11TH FLOOR | $1,995,000 2 BR/2 BA | Web ID: 0019973 Robin Rothman | 212.606.7751

ONE EAST END AVENUE | $6,995,000 4 BR/5.5 BA | Web ID: 0019868 N. Field 606.7669 | G. Friedman 606.7637

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The Right Broker Makes All the Difference.

Over the past 35 years, Stribling brokers have successfully represented the world’s most discerning clients, offering an exceptional level of service, integrity and sophistication coupled with an in-depth understanding of the ever-changing real estate market. Stribling professionals embrace a wide range of tastes and styles, ensuring that each client is matched with the broker who can best assist them in buying or selling their home.

East 70’s Townhouse Triplex Co-op

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Wonderful 5 Rooms on Park Ave in the 70’s

Architect-designed 2BR, 2 bath. Skylights, floating staircases, walls & glass. LR with WBFP, MBR & private terrace. W/D. $5.8M. Web #11920502. Elizabeth Lorenzo 212-452-4411

Appx 2700 sf on 70th & CPW in prewar full service co-op. 7 rooms. 3BRs, grand 30 foot LR w WBFP + FDR. $6.9M. Web #11898890. Robin von Raab 212-452-4438

Renovated kitchen & baths, library/DR, separate laundry, thru-wall AC, 10 foot ceilings, custom lighting & closets. $3.75M. Web #11314689. James White 212-452-4445

Renovated 3BR, 3 Bath on East 83rd off Lex

Floating & Luxurious 2BR, 2 Bath on Park Ave

Tribeca 3BR, 2.5 Bath Loft in Boutique Condo

LR & den/DR both w WBFPs & designer finishes, prewar details. Top-of-line kit, W/D, MBR w dressing rm. FS co-op. $2.55M. Web #12062510. Lauren Zidel Rose 212-585-4558

CP & GW Bridge, E.River & ESB views. State-of-art kit, W/D, bar, retractable TVs, Crestron. FS prewar co-op w hotel servs avail. $3.6M. Web #12027223.

C.B. Whyte 212-452-4446 2013 – v.7

LR w WBFP, open custom kit, lndry rm, MBR w balc. Orig details, hi ceils, Sonos, CAC. Currently bottom level of triplex. $3.995M. Web #12025896. Sean Murphy Turner 646-613-2619

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2030 Square Foot Co-op Loft on West 15th

Corner 1BR with Terrace on Lower 5th

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Open city views & sky, 12' vaulted ceils, 38' living/dining area. huge chef's kit, W/D, video security, key-locked elev. $3.25M. Web #12003081. Confidence Stimpson 917-991-9549

Sweeping West Village views, corner dining area, Valcucine kitchen, MBR with dressing area. W/D. FS co-op. $1.75M. Web #11699482. Cornelia Van Amburg 646-613-2683

Fabulous 2BR, 2 bath with all windows & a balcony high above the High Line. Full service condop. $1.35M. Web #11995853. Jeffrey Stockwell 646-613-2615

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New Mint Elevator Townhouse on 71st off Lex Designed by top AD 100 designer. New stoop, facade, systems. DR & LR with WBFPs, eat-in kitchen, garden. 5BRs, 5.5 baths, gym, office. $13.995M. Web #12049088. Alexa Lambert 212-452-4408

2BR, 2 Bth Penthse in East Village Townhse Condo

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W/D, central AC. $2.595M. Web #11325507. Mary Ellen Cashman 917-710-2655/Jane Gardner 646-526-7656

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White glove prewar co-op. $8.495M. Web #9514920.

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LR w WBFP, FDR, fully renov kit w home office & W/D. Prewar FS co-op w 24-hr drmn near the Promenade & Bklyn Bridge Park. $1.599M. Web #11981624. Karen Foley 718-208-1927

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TOWNRESIDENTIAL.COM TOWN Residential LLC ("TOWN") is a licensed real estate broker and a partnership with Buttonwood Residential Brokerage LLC and Thor Equities, LLC. No representation is made as to the accuracy of any description. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. The number of bedrooms listed above is not a legal conclusion. Each person should consult with his/her own attorney, architect or zoning expert to make a determination as to the number of rooms in the unit that may be legally used as a bedroom. TOWN owns the following subsidiary licensed real estate brokerages: TOWN Astor Place LLC; TOWN Fifth Avenue LLC; TOWN Flatiron LLC; TOWN Gramercy Park LLC (“TOWN Gramercy”); TOWN Greenwich Street LLC (“TOWN Financial District”); TOWN Greenwich Village LLC; TOWN Soho LLC; TOWN West Village LLC; and TOWN 79th Street LLC (“TOWN Upper East Side”). *Co-exclusive sales, marketing and listing by: Town New Development Sales & Marketing LLC and Dolly Lenz Real Estate, LLC. The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD 12-0088. ** The complete offering terms are in an offering plan available from the sponsor. File no. Cd07-0661

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520 WEST 19TH STREET - PH 5 BR 5.5 BATH $21.5 M WEB ID: 738305 CHELSEA ADAM S. TAYLOR (646) 998-7447 • WILBUR GONZALEZ (646) 738-6937

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160 east 83rd street, townhouse

Palatial, single-family, 8,000± sq ft home with 54’x42 private south-facing garden. Net# 100057319. $29,500,000. Victoria G. Hersh, 212-439-4552

300 central park west

Sweeping 13-room penthouse with 360° views. Net# 1435380. $29,000,000.

Linda Reiner, 212-439-4538, Lisa Tarnopol Deslauriers, 212-439-5182

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Extraordinary 12-room duplex featuring 5-6 BR, 4.5 baths, CAC, and 5 WBFPs. Net# 1438112. $11,750,000. Wendy Greenbaum, 212-439-4542

Grand, fully renovated, 7 room prewar co-op.

Net# 1434364. $3,995,000. Susan Abrams, 212-439-4537, Michael Abrams, 917-596-2866

Unparalleled views from 3,300± sq ft condo. Net# 1434682. $5,125,000. Annie Cion Gruenberger, 212-439-4527, Deborah Ribner, 212-300-1832

Gracious Classic 7 in the Beekman Mansion with prewar details, WBFP, and beamed ceilings. Net# 1432932. $2,375,000. Judy Kloner, 212-439-4523

Triple mint 1,880± sq ft corner 2 BR, 2.5 bath. $5,000,000. Richard Steinberg, 212-439-5183, M. Slosar, 212-439-4531, J. McEneaney, 212-439-4519

Mint 1 BR in move-in condition, ideal for sophisticated living and entertaining. Net# 722050. $1,175,000. Jane Andrews, 212-439-4536

MORTGAGE FINANCING AVAILABLE Ken Evans | 212 559 2783 | Ken.Evans@citi.com NMLS #33390 Citibank, N.A. Equal Housing Lender, member FDIC. NMLS #412915. Citi, Citibank, Arc Design and Citi with Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc.

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Warburg Realty Partnership LTD, as the Exclusive Agent, represents the seller of this property. All information in this document is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, or changes without prior notice. No representation is made as to the accuracy of any information, including, without limitation, any description, amenities, floor plans, measurements or square footage. All information should be independently confirmed and any reliance is solely at buyer’s own risk. Real estate brokers and salespeople affiliated with Warburg Realty are independent contractors and are not employees of Warburg Realty. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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THE WOMEN OF REAL ESTATE Some of the most accomplished brokers discuss their expertise, successes and exciting new listings.

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What expertise do you bring to the table?

Pauline Evans- With over 25 years’ experience in all segments of the market I bring an immense knowledge base to the core of my business which is referral and repeat clients and customers. My specialty is luxury cooperatives, condominiums and townhouses. I provide expertise in board package preparation in addition to having indepth experience navigating purchases of new development condominiums.

Rebecca Cavallaro- As a native New Yorker who has lived and worked internationally, I bring to both my local and foreign customers vast expertise in maximizing their investments in the New York market. My degree in advertising and marketing is the cornerstone of my success, enabling me to position listings to achieve maximum pricing. Together with my partner Pauline Evans we provide our customers service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Rebecca Cavallaro- If one were to speak with my customers they would describe me as an excellent listener with great discretion. My only concern is fulfilling the real estate needs of my clients with integrity and positive results. This combined with tenacity, perfectionism and kindness describe my professional characteristics.

What excites you about your job.

Pauline Evans and Rebecca Cavallaro- Being part of our client’s lives and helping them facilitate a move to a new chapter of their life motivates us. Whether they are upsizing or downsizing, buying their first apartment or selling their family home, we love being part of their process. The Sotheby’s platform both domestically and internationally enables us to achieve our client’s goals seamlessly. It is all about our clients and customers and achieving positive results for them.

521 PARK AVENUE, Unit 3AB, Web #: 0019622

“Being part of our client’s lives and helping them facilitate a move to a new chapter of their life motivates us.”

Any Great Real estate opportunities you would like to share?

We are thrilled to be representing 521 Park Avenue 3AB, a breathtaking Pre-War, white glove condominium made for entertaining with over 10 ½ foot vaulted ceilings and an expansive living room and dining room overlooking Park Avenue. There are very few pre-war condos on Park Avenue, and even fewer with the elegant esthetics of 521 Park Avenue. Its close proximity to Central Park and the best restaurants and shops in NYC makes this a truly spectacular home. ✦

SCOTT COSTANZA

What best describes you professionally?

Pauline Evans- I have a no nonsense approach to the business. I am straightforward, honest and patient. This along with my particular expertise in negotiating the best possible price is the basis for my success.

Pauline Evans: Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker, T: 212.400.8740 E: pauline.evans@sothebyshomes.com Rebecca Cavallaro: Licensed Salesperson, T: 212.606.7641 E: rebecca.cavallaro@Sothebyshomes.com 108 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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The Corcoran Group

Susan Breitenbach

Which are your professional accomplishments that you are proudest of?

Happy to say I am Corcoran’s #1 Hamptons Agent this year and have been consecutively from 2008-2012.

Also it was quite an honor to be ranked by the Wall Street Journal #2 Agent Nationwide in 2012 and #12 in 2013 and #1 Hamptons Agent for two consecutive years.

Details for your newest and exciting listing.

I have quite a few exciting listings but the #1 is an absolute masterpiece by architectural firm Haynes-Roberts which is a 5 acre waterfront compound on Sagg Pond, brand new and totally unique. There is nothing like it on the market with over 15,000 square feet, every amenity including an oversized pool, pool house, tennis and separate building for a guest house.

Web# 49013 $43M.

What distinguishes you from others in your field? What is your secret to success?

Proven results, my commitment, knowledge and over 25 years of experience. I am always very straight up with people and they appreciate that. I also spend the time, money and effort to constantly improve my business, by integrating the most innovative new marketing and technology, including social media, my personal website, exclusive digital interactive brochures and much more.

My 24/7 work ethic is also important as is my strategic marketing and extensive networking and contacts. I have all the support I need to operate my business more like a boutique firm within a large company, enabling me to provide for my clients and customers the best of both worlds, and it works!

What is the most exciting part of your job?

People think the most exciting part of my job is seeing all the amazing properties, which certainly is interesting. But the part of my business I cherish the most is the people I meet. I have made many close friends over the years. Nothing is more important to me than doing the very best for buyers and sellers alike and being the best at what I do.

“Nothing is more important to me than doing the very best for buyers and sellers alike . . .”

What advice would you give someone looking to buy real estate as an investment in your area now?

I think the time is right to buy now while there’s still a good amount of inventory to choose from. I believe the market will continue to improve; and as we all know, when the inventory starts to deplete, the prices go up. Buy the best property you can afford, in your price range. Remember, you can always make improvements to a home but you cannot change the location. ✦

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 1936 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 T: 631.875.6000 E: smb@corcoran.com W: www.smbhamptons.com MARCH 2015 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 109

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THE WOMEN OF REAL ESTATE

Citi Habitats

What qualities about yourself contribute to your success?

I love to help my clients in any way that I can! I have a lovely and sharp Canadian client who recently found me on the internet and reached out for help with her current apartment search. She is in NYC for a three year assignment, and is looking to purchase a 1BR home where she can build equity while also living there. After spending a few hours with me, she shared her concern that she thought she may be wasting my time since she was looking for something with a fairly low price point with this being her 1st purchase. I stopped her right then and there and said: “Not at all.

I am here to help you in any way I can.” I’m not focusing on how much I can make when I work with my clients. I am 100% committed to helping my clients find the best possible home, even when their expectations seem unreasonable. If they are happy with the result, I will likely have their business in the future and possibly a referral to someone else they may know. That’s how I built my business from the ground up.

Today, the majority of my business has come from referrals. When I focus on serving my clients, they know it, and I can sense their appreciation. The mutual respect will only enhance the efficiency of our relationship and usually leads to better results for my clients.

Victoria Rong Kennedy

How has your real estate career benefited from another profession?

I went to Tsing Hua University in Beijing for an intensive five year program where I trained to become an architect. My studies were very rewarding, but my dream at the time was to travel the world and see as much of it as possible. I left Beijing for Paris the moment I graduated. While I was working as an architect in Paris, I used any free time I had to travel through Europe and eventually Australia and South Africa, and the United States. One of my trips was to New York City, and I knew immediately that this was where I wanted to be. I decided to attend a performing arts school, and had many great opportunities to work on large scale Hollywood productions. When it comes to real estate, the training I underwent to become an architect has really been useful. I am able to confidently advise my clients on many different aspects of real estate - interior space, structural integrity of the building, overall design, and spatial flow. In addition, I am able to advise on creative renovation ideas.

Clients are always happy that I am able to offer these added value services. On the other hand, as a performing artist, I studied people’s emotions and analyzed their internal dialog, body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions. This has been very helpful in my real estate career as it helps me to understand my client’s real needs; even if it’s something they haven’t realized themselves. I am a good listener and am very passionate about what I do. I know that I need to work as efficiently as possible in such a fast paced and competitive market, and I feel that my unique background and skillset make me very well equipped to offer the very highest level of service to all of my clients.

New and Exciting listing: I am helping a dear friend of mine sell one of his assets - a great lofty space in an amazing location right on Madison Avenue at the corner of 72nd Street. It has 4,500 square feet with a private entrance, six oversized windows facing Madison and four oversized windows facing 72nd Street to the south, tons of light, beautiful prewar details, 13’ high ceilings, original crown moldings, all within a gorgeous limestone landmarked building.

A true loft in the heart of the Upper East Side! In addition, the unit holds a single Certificate of Occupancy and can be used as Live/Work. It could potentially be a gallery, a high end store, show room with office, or simply a great loft style home on prestigious Madison Avenue! There has already been interest from buyers from Paris, Rome, Hong Kong, and Beijing. Can’t wait to find that perfect match for this beauty! ✦

“I’m not focusing on how much I can make when I work with my clients.

I am 100% committed to helping my clients find the best possible home, even when their expectations seem unreasonable.”

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 157 Columbus Avenue, Suite 2W New York, NY 10023 T: 917.627.5003 E: vrong@citihabitats.com W: www.citihabitats.com 110 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Lynda Packard

What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-list clients?

Confidentiality, my negotiating skills, and my ability to put a deal together with creative thinking and a keen sense of humor.

What experience or expertise do you bring to the table?

Having prior careers as an international strategy and marketing consultant and in the art auction world (which included negotiating private art sales) has been very translatable to selling luxury real estate in the Hamptons.

What are the biggest mistakes you see buyers make?

Because buyers have access to such a volume of information on the internet, they are led to believe that they are receiving accurate information from these internet sites.

My recommendation is to choose one broker you trust, be loyal to them and allow them to provide you with truly accurate information about the properties you are interested in.

Are there any causes you’re very passionate about?

Along with my MBA, I have an MA in Arts Administration and Non-Profit Management, and I sit on a number of NGO boards around the world including running five schools in Hanover Parish, Jamaica, WI. There are so many incredible small grass roots non-profits in every country that change people’s lives for the better every day.

SUPERB OCEANFRONT RETREAT | Water Mill | $13,950,000 | Web# H41778 This ultimate beach house has 4+ bedrooms, 3 full baths, an outdoor shower and an office/5th bedroom. (See description, right.)

“Having prior careers as an international strategy and marketing consultant and in the art auction world . . . has been very translatable to selling luxury real estate in the Hamptons.”

Do you have a real estate specialty?

Yes, any kind of waterfront property, especially oceanfront. These properties are quite complex in terms of understanding FEMA as well as state and local codes and regulations.

Tell us about something new and exciting you are representing.

Brand new to the market, I have an unrivaled modern new build on the ocean in Water Mill (folio #H38173). This architectural masterpiece features floor to ceiling monolithic glass walls in the main house that hydraulically disappear into the floors to open the loft-like living spaces to the ocean and bay breezes. There is absolutely nothing like it on the market. It is spectacular for its design, technology, and “WOW” factor.

What one property are you currently representing that you’re shocked hasn’t been snatched up yet?

1341 Flying Point Road, Water Mill for $13,950,000. It is the perfect turn-key beach house (photo, left) with water views in all directions. The location is the best kept secret in all the Hamptons! ✦

Licensed Real Estate Salesperson 70 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968 T: 214.505.1493 E: lynda.packard@elliman.com W: www.elliman.com MARCH 2015 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 111

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Brown Harris Stevens

What distinguishes you from others in your field?

I have the same sensibilities as my buyers & sellers.

We frequent the same restaurants, shop the same designers, and vacation at the same travel destinations.

I am recognized as one of the top authorities in the Quogue/Westhampton Beach/Remsenburg area, based on my 25 years in the business and as the top producing broker at Brown Harris Stevens here. Being known for my creativity in marketing and seasoned negotiating skills, I am often quoted in newspapers & magazines. Most recently I appeared on both CNN & CNBC as a Hamptons real estate expert.

Marcia Altman

What are the qualities you possess that contribute to your success in the real estate industry?

Honesty, transparency & the ability to recognize investment values differentiates me from other brokers. Listening carefully to my client’s wants & needs helps me to guide them. Good communication is critical.

I am always available at a moment’s notice by phone, email & text. This is necessary to help move deals forward and consummate transactions.

Tell us about a shining moment in your professional career?

This past season, I listed & successfully sold Quogue’s most breathtaking landmark oceanfront compound, designed to capture the essence of beachfront living. It was one of the highest prices ever attained in Quogue.

Is there a movie or television title that sums up your professional style?

AS GOOD AS IT GETS What’s the biggest mistake you see buyers make?

Often times buyers fear renovations. However, I can educate them by using my hands on knowledge of construction and pricing, to help them see past the flaws and recognize the inherent value of the property. A small change can turn a good home into a great home.

What are some of the best values out there?

Quogue Village is HOT! Actually all of the Villages & hamlets from Quogue to Remsenburg are realizing increased pricing. Recently, the demand & volume of sales here has been unprecedented.

Detail for us some of the new & exciting listings/projects you’re currently representing?

Coming soon . . . I will be representing three inspiring, extreme modern homes to be built on waterfront parcels in Quogue & Westhampton. ✦

“Honesty, transparency & the ability to recognize investment values differentiates me from other brokers.“

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 70 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 T: 631.255.5100 E: maltman@bhshamptons.com W: www. bhshamptons.com 112 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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Town Residential

What distinguishes you from others in your field?

I know NYC intimately after 30+ years and have represented buyers and sellers in many neighborhoods, but specialize on the Upper East Side. I like to think of myself as a broker who doesn’t just know a little about many neighborhoods, but a lot about one. I have broad experience and knowledge in a very specific and iconic area and market which brings a lot to the table for someone who is serious about buying or selling in this particular demographic. I certainly have the ability to represent all parts of the city, but I bring considerably more to the table when it comes to the Upper East Side. This is something that happened organically from living and transacting the majority of my business here. It may seem limiting to focus my efforts in one location rather than many, but it serves my clients who benefit from the concentration of knowledge.

Ginger Brokaw

DONNELLY MARKS

What advice would you give to someone looking to buy in your area right now? I feel that it’s the beginning of a new market for buyers. I can’t recall a moment where there was so much incredible product coming to the Upper East Side and think that the more informed a buyer is about what is happening between 57th and 96th Street, east of Fifth Avenue will put them in a position of power. The lack of inventory has been a condition felt by both buyers and brokers in 2014, this year there are close to two dozen buildings that are either new or coming to the market in the next 24 months. When you consider this and the effect that it will have on the overall market in this area, there will be a long awaited shift in balance that favors buyers.

So, in short, be informed and be ready. The Upper East Side is a landscape that has always been considered a stable, consistent and desired part of this city, and is now one that will see dramatic and exciting changes.

“I have experience and knowledge of the market in a very specific and iconic part of New York City.”

Can we ask you what you feel some of the best value is out there and what you are discussing with your clients right now? My biggest challenge this year was finding great homes for real people, by that I mean that there is a large group of buyers out there that cannot spend the record breaking numbers that we are reading about everyday. Don’t get me wrong, the sale of a 100m+ dollar property is a wonderful statement for our industry, iconic sales like this speak volumes and are a testament to NYC’s desirability. Our city represents the best in architecture, design, innovation and ultimately is as a place where people want to live and invest.

My thoughts on value are linked to my first career on Wall Street and speak to the importance of finding opportunity in a tight market. I have been focused on the concept of “the whole being greater than the sum of its parts.” There are opportunities where a combination of more than one apartment creates a property that buyers want but can’t find. Combinations do take work, but can yield incredible results, value, and homes that are customized to the exact specifications of the buyer. This year I have worked on several projects like this for my clients that have resulted in truly amazing apartments. I also feel that town houses represent incredible value on a price per square foot basis, but also need to be considered from the point of view that they are limited, one of a kind and in many ways irreplaceable. They are true New York City gems and can be renovated to be beyond incredible. I have been focused on this option for my buyers who need larger spaces. In most cases 5000+ square foot condominiums or cooperatives exceed the price point and carrying costs of a townhouse and don’t possess the same quality of “uniqueness.” I have seen the most incredible renovations of historic homes that challenge the highest end of new construction and are available at a much different price point. ✦

Representative/Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker/New York Residential Specialist 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019 T: 917.981.4800 E: gbrokaw@townrealestate.com W: www.townrealestate.com MARCH 2015 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 113

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Paula Hathaway What experience and expertise do you bring to the table?

I have 22 years of experience in New York State real estate with 15 years as a Licensed Broker Associate. My experience began in Manhattan in the Douglas Elliman Upper East Side office where I worked with some of the best and most reputable agents in all of New York City. I moved to the Hamptons in 1997 when I began to invest in real estate in Southampton Village. I have bought, renovated and sold six of my own homes.

What word, or few words, best describes you professionally?

I am a consummate professional with more New York State real estate experience to offer buyers and sellers than any of my fellow professionals.

Did you have another career prior to real estate? If so, how has that given you an edge in real estate?

I was a retail executive for 15 years and began as a buyer and worked my way up through the ranks as I worked for May Department Stores and Federated Department Stores. I was known for creating very large, profitable Misses Sportswear programs, designed specifically for our stores across the country. In this capacity, I was sent to Hong Kong, mainland China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, India, Turkey, Uruguay and other smaller countries to create these programs. With my exposure to so many diverse cultures, I came back to the US with a huge capacity to be able to communicate my business acumen to the public, namely buyers and sellers of real estate.

NEW TO MARKET IN SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE | $2,995,000 | Web #H36070 (See description.)

What professional accomplishment are you most proud of?

I have been able to create business when there is none—to make deals happen even when it seems impossible to bring a buyer or a seller to the closing table. My motto is: there is always a way—even when it seems to be a dead deal!

“My motto is: there is always a way—even when it seems to be a dead deal!”

Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing.

As featured in this listing photo, I have a newly renovated, 4-bedroom cape that’s brand new to the market in Southampton Village. It offers all the luxuries of a brand new home: over 2,700 square feet of living areas with fine details and spacious rooms and a large veranda off the back of the house for outdoor entertaining.

There’s a fabulous chef’s kitchen with top of line appliances opening to a great room/dining room. It also has a 2-car garage, new Gunite pool and specimen plantings.

Tell us something about you that most people don’t know, or that might surprise us?

I am a twin; I am also the youngest of a family of eight. Since I left retailing, I have been writing children’s stories based on my early years in Michigan. I haven’t been published yet, but that’s on my “bucket list”! ✦

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 70 Jobs Lane Southampton, NY 11968 T: 516.319.4223 E: paula.hathaway@elliman.com W: www.elliman.com 114 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Did you have another profession prior to being in real estate? Prior to entering real estate and becoming an associate broker at Douglas Elliman, I was president of a worldwide fashion and cosmetic brand licensing company with just under $1 billion in sales (Global Licensing Corp., which included brands such as Fabergé, Elizabeth Arden, McGregor, Botany 500, Bert Pulitzer, Billy the Kid and Maximillian). I was responsible for the development of product branding and marketing, advertising and PR for every licensee, as well as for maintaining licensee unity and brand integrity worldwide. I traveled throughout Europe, South America, Australia and Japan frequently, developing and expanding our brand names and product categories. Having to handle long-range planning, negotiate complex deals and understand current market conditions in various countries gave me a wealth of relevant knowledge; in addition, the keen people skills I honed afford me a distinct advantage as a real estate broker.

Suzan Kremer

What advice would you give someone looking to buy a home in your area? Finding the right property can be difficult when there is low inventory, escalating prices and tight borrowing conditions. I would advise any buyer coming into this market to really identify their needs and be realistic about what they can afford. A successful purchaser must be both flexible and practical. I always suggest a consultation with a competent financial advisor. Defining a workable budget through this process will protect you from making the wrong decision.

I would also urge buyers to choose a broker who knows the city well, has intimate knowledge of the market and understands the temperament of co-op and condo boards. A broker with those qualifications will be able to guide you through the process of finding the right property and getting the deal done. There is no doubt that today’s buyer faces multiple challenges, but planning, knowing your needs and paying attention to detail is the best way to find your dream home.

CLINT SPAULDING

Detail for us some of the new and exciting listings you’re currently representing?

One of my newest listings is a townhouse at 163 East 64th Street listed at $25 million. This residence is located in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious neighborhoods, on a tree-lined street featuring historic bishop’s crook lampposts, and home to many notable families over the years, such as the Rockefellers, Whitneys and Matisses. This grand, elegant 15-room Neo-Georgian residence with a magnificent outdoor roof terrace transports you from the modern-day momentum of the city into an era long gone by. It is exciting to be given the opportunity to represent a storied property with so many special features in contrast to the new steel skyscrapers dotting our city.

“I am honest and direct, and believe in full transparency, which helps protect a buyer, seller or renter from making a hasty choice at the most critical time in the transaction.”

What are the qualities you possess that contribute to your success in the real estate industry?

With so many brokers in the real estate industry these days, it is a daunting challenge for a client to find the right person to work with. There are special qualities a good broker must have, and I am proud of the way in which I conduct myself on behalf of my clients. I am constantly connected to the pulse of the New York real estate market.

I know the many neighborhoods of our great city and do my homework to save my clients from needless wasted time visiting properties that will not fit their needs. I am honest and direct, and believe in full transparency, which helps protect a buyer, seller or renter from making a hasty choice at the most critical time in the transaction. I also invest unlimited time and resources to make a deal happen. And my professional approach makes the relationship one of complete trust. I believe that these qualities not only differentiate me, but help make me the right choice for buyers and sellers who want the best-caliber broker in the business. ✦

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 575 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10022 T: 917.282.4800 E: suzan.kremer@elliman.com W: www.elliman.com MARCH 2015 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 115

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What do you think it is about you that attracts so many A-list clients?

Our managing partners Janet Hummel and Nancy McGann and I have 90 years combined of Hamptons real estate experience. We have amassed the largest Hamptons independent brokerage with eight offices and 150 associates. The three of us have completed our “Dream Team” with the finest managerial staff on the entire East End. Our Board of Directors help commandeer the ship to the highest standards. All in, we have collectively raised the bar for all other brokerages.

Town & Country Real Estate

Judi A. Desiderio

What experience and expertise do you bring to the table?

Janet, Nancy and I have individually and collectively created the highly respected Town & Country Real Estate agency. We have built homes, completed subdivisions, own and lease several residences and commercial properties – all of which yields a first-hand knowledge that buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords and real estate professionals expect.

And we deliver!

What word, or few words, best describes you professionally?

We have the perfect combination of passion, dedication and commitment, as well as decades of Hamptons real estate knowledge and experience.

What would you recommend to those trying to sell their home? What are the little things they can do that really go a long way?

A fresh coat of paint and de-cluttering are two things sellers can do to better position their home. And don’t forget curb appeal. First impressions are important.

Town & Country agents will even assist in staging when necessary. We always give more input to our clients.

What are the biggest mistakes you see buyers make?

The internet is a good start but the right broker can save time, and time is money. Working with the right broker to assist you in navigating the purchase process is invaluable on so many levels.

What are the biggest mistakes sellers make?

Incorrect pricing. The agent who gives you the highest price, in pricing your home, is not doing you any favors if that price is not supported by comparables.

With all the bidding wars out there now, what can prospective buyers do to be best prepared, so they are successful?

Hire the right broker. Negotiation skills are usually the last to develop in any agent, yet one of the most important qualities needed to close a deal.

Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing.

We have an oceanfront in Amagansett, a vineyard on the North Fork, a mixed use commercial in Westhampton, and an estate in East Hampton – all great deals!

What professional accomplishment this year (or in your career) are you most proud of?

2014 was Town & Country’s best year yet in our ten-year history, and 2015 is shaping up to be even better. ✦

Judi A. Desiderio, Chief Executive Officer, President and Broker of Town & Country Real Estate (center) with her Managing Partners Janet Hummel (left) and Nancy McGann (right).

“We have the perfect combination of passion, dedication and commitment, as well as decades of Hamptons real estate knowledge and experience.”

President/Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker T: 631.324.8080 ext. 221 E: JD@1TownandCountry.com W: www.1TownandCountry.com 116 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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Engel & Völkers NYC

Christine Miller Martin

Anything noteworthy to share with us?

I am excited to announce that I have joined Engel & Völkers, the leading global real estate and lifestyle firm, as a member of their Private Office. Of the 5,000 Engel & Völkers sales associates in over 600 offices in 39 countries, I am one of only 28 designated as Private Office Advisors, elected to serve the needs of the firm’s highest net worth clients.

You were a top producer at your previous firm.

Why the switch?

Engel & Völkers NYC was recently launched by Stuart N. Siegel, a luxury market expert with decades of experience in real estate in New York City and internationally. I knew Stuart and was very familiar with the Engel & Völkers brand, known throughout Europe, Asia and Latin America as the premier firm for real estate and yacht brokerage. The luxury market has become increasingly global and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. As an Engel & Völkers Private Office Advisor, I can provide the highest level of service to my clients and maximum exposure to their properties whether they are in New York, elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad. The opportunity to be part of the team bringing Engel & Völkers to New York was irresistible to me.

What advice would you give to someone selling a home in your area?

De-clutter and whenever possible, STAGE! There is no question that the time, effort and money spent on staging a property, particularly one in estate condition, are well worth it and often results in hundreds of thousands of dollars more to the seller.

What’s the biggest mistake sellers make?

They overprice. It’s a big mistake. Resist the temptation. The best chance one has to get the highest offer is through multiple bids, and a well-priced home is the best way to create that situation. My sellers who have followed this advice are my most devoted clients.

What expertise do you bring to the table? What distinguishes your from others in your field?

My colleague Susanne Rhow and I have developed a highly successful and growing Trusts & Estates niche practice. I was a former Trusts & Estates attorney and Susanne worked for Sotheby’s Private Client and Trusts & Estates groups. Together, our unique and complementary skill sets and white glove service ensure that our clients receive specialized attention and a seamless experience through what is often a complex and emotional ordeal.

“I can provide the highest level of service to my clients and maximum exposure to their properties whether they are in New York, elsewhere in the U.S. or abroad.”

How do you spend your free time?

The nature of this job is that I tend to mix business with pleasure. I plan to spend part of the summer on business development trips to China, Europe and Colombia. I am especially looking forward to attending the next Engel & Völkers Polo Cup, a society charity event which takes place in Mallorca, Spain at the private finca of the founder and CEO, Christian Völkers.

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker, NYRS 430 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 T: 917.453.5152 E: christine.millermartin@evusa.com W: www.newyorkcity.evusa.com MARCH 2015 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 117

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Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Westchester County, NY

What are the qualities you possess that contribute to your success in the real estate industry?

I think my high energy level and my ability to both identify the “extras” that need to be done then follow through on them has translated into superior client and customer service. I love what I do and I think this comes across!

Being proactive and enthusiastic comes easily to me. Paying attention to the details, executing a well thought out work plan, constantly honing my organizational skills, practicing patience, knowing when to delegate and retaining a sense of humor, which is a must, have all contributed to my success in real estate.

Michele Flood

Anything newsworthy to share with us?

Despite the volatile market we have seen for the last few years, for the past 12 years straight, I have been able to maintain an average of 45 closings per year, remaining the overall No. 1 agent in Southeast Westchester and the top Westchester agent for Coldwell Banker.

I have also remained in the top 1% of agents in the United States and consistently make the Wall Street Journal/Real Trends top brokers in the country!

Did you have another profession prior to being in real estate? How has that prepared you, and/or given you an edge, for selling real estate?

I have my master’s degree in education and I taught many levels from kindergarten to high school! The same skills that makes one a successful teacher translate into being a successful real estate agent/broker. Patience is a must. Practicing one’s listening skills, being prepared ahead of time, and showing those we work with that we truly care about them are all important elements in both professions. Lastly, positive encouragement is an important motivator for a client who has just purged 20 years of accumulated “treasures” to make his/her home shine!

What advice would you give someone selling a home in your area now?

First I would suggest that the seller research the person they are thinking of listing their home with very carefully. Ask for a bio and marketing plan. Interview three successful agents before choosing one. I would strongly advise a seller to ask their chosen agent/broker how to maximize the value of their home via purging, staging, painting etc. Then, I would advise they follow this trusted professional’s advice! Sellers need to be receptive to ideas that might not mirror their own taste, but would appeal to the majority of today’s buyers!

I would suggest that sellers be objective when it comes to pricing and not fall into the trap of believing they can price their home better than a professional. I would urge them to believe that the professional wants and will work for them to get the highest and best price the market will bear! My best advice to a seller is, ”don’t overprice!” ✦

“I am always ready for the next challenge and have the ability to juggle yet control multiple tasks at one time!”

Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker 25 Purdy Avenue, Rye, NY 10580 T: 914.967.0059 E: Michele.Flood@CBmoves.com W: www.michelefloodhomes.com 118 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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Sotheby’s International Realty

Vannessa Kaufman

What distinguishes you from others in the field?

What expertise or knowledge do you bring?

I am originally from Latin America, learned English and French simultaneously upon coming to live in New York as a child.

My Mother wanted to make sure I maintained an international background and enrolled me at the Lycee Francais. It was a very traditional and strict atmosphere which I hated at the time but in retrospect it was a fabulous, culturally enriching place to grow up. I was surrounded by children from all over the world. My background has given me the ability to connect with most anyone regardless of nationality, age or status. Being a broker demands hard work, dedication and resolve. It is work I am passionate about.

What are the qualities you possess that contribute to your success in Real estate?

With over 25 years of experience in helping countless people find homes, it is still rewarding to find that special place the person will call home or to get an owner the absolute most they can for their property, not being satisfied with any offer but guiding and positioning the seller in the best possible manner.

As a broker, clients are entrusting me with one of their most valuable assets to sell or to find for them. I do think people feel my genuine concern for their well-being and interest in the outcome of any transaction. I try to make each person feel they have my undivided attention and that they are most important no matter the size of the deal.

Referrals and repeat clients are my main source of income, when people feel cared for, they will send their friends and colleagues! I have a great ability to listen, judge situations and use the information accordingly. I love to negotiate on their behalf.

What’s the most exciting part of your job? What keeps you going?

Real estate is full of surprises good and bad ones, a fair share of stress and uncertainty but where can you meet such a diversity of people, where can you have nothing on the horizon one day and a golden pot the next day? It’s a crazy business. The people are what make it interesting and challenging. It’s great waking up every day knowing that today won’t be the same as yesterday.

“Being a broker is what I am passionate about. It is great waking up every day knowing that today will not be the same as yesterday!”

What am I most proud of?

People ask all the time what I am most proud of. Well they say you’re only as good as your next deal!

I’m working on my next deal so I can’t talk about it. My last deal, which happened to close last week, was a tough one. It was for a townhouse on the park, close to $30M (a record-breaking price), that had a lot of press, both good and bad. The seller was a gentleman from the Baltic States and the buyer was the CEO of one of Asia’s largest and most important companies. Two titans of business! Those are always fun yet excruciating deals.

One of the things I am most proud of is my reputation. I owned my own boutique real estate firm for many years. It’s still nice when people say “I remember Andrew Emmet & Co., they were good!,” I like to think they still are. ✦

Senior Global Real Estate Advisor, Associate Broker 38 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10065 T: 917.865.8065 E: vannessa.kaufman@sothebyshomes.com W: www.sothebyshomes.com MARCH 2015 • AVENUE MAGAZINE | 119

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Compass

What distinguishes you from others in your field?

I have spent the better part of the past decade developing a network of relationships that better enables me to serve my clients. I have benefited from an assortment of excellent mentors who have instilled in me an understanding of the critical role played by high quality personal service in the real estate market. I strive to everyday build upon these professional relationships, whether that entails reaching out to an old client or attending a seminar that teaches me a new skill. These experiences and relationships, paired with the backing of Compass, give me a competitive edge in the ever-evolving real estate industry. Compass is a technology-driven real estate platform that is revolutionizing the traditional brokerage model by gathering the world’s brightest professionals across the real estate, tech, business, and creative disciplines with the aim of simplifying today’s real estate process.

Cindy Scholz

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What is the most exciting part of your job?

I most enjoy partnering with my clients, providing them with the guidance necessary to making well-informed decisions, and ultimately sharing in those joyous moments when their dreams have come to fruition. For many people, purchasing a home is one of the most important decisions they will ever make. I do more than merely connect people to properties. Real estate is—and has always been—one of the best ways to preserve and develop wealth. As a broker, I not only work to secure my clients’ dream homes, but also provide them with the sort of expert financial planning critical to these life-altering decisions.

Tell us about a shining moment in your professional career.

By far my proudest accomplishment is the amazing team that my partner, Mark Griffith, and I have built over our many years together. This team, comprised of six stalwart agents, each of whom uniquely contributes to a diverse collection of skills, allows us to seamlessly assist out clients in New York, the Hamptons, and South Florida.

What advice would you give to someone looking to buy in your area?

Clients often ask me when the best time is to buy and my answer never changes—yesterday!

The unique nature of today’s market, combined with interest rates dipping to historic lows, makes for an ideal investment climate. Prices are rising, and all signs point to this trend continuing into the immediate future. If you find a property you love, feel confident in moving forward—but always do so with careful planning, in-depth research, and trusted advice. ✦

“I value my clients and cherish the trust they put in me, not only as an advisor, but as a partner in making one of the most important decisions of their lives.”

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THE WOMEN OF REAL ESTATE

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Laura Nigro

What word, or few words, best describes you professionally?

Diligent. I do my “homework.”

Did you have another career prior to real estate?

I was an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue and did the punch list for Donald Trump at Trump Parc.

Tell us about something new and exciting you’re currently representing.

We are representing 18 new properties on a former horse farm with amazing views and fabulous build and design. Very special.

We also have a fabulous new Southampton Village South property for $5.995M that’s located in the center of the village and moments from ocean beaches—a newly constructed home that is truly built to a higher standard. It has over 5,000 square feet of interior space with beautiful living areas, 6 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, 5 fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, a finished lower level, a detached 2-car garage and a detached pool house with its own basement and full bath. There are built-in speakers throughout that are connected to a Sonos system. The lower level has an exquisite mahogany 900 bottle wine room, 2 bedrooms, an oversized laundry room and a media room replete with a large screen TV with full surround sound. There is also a heated Gunite pool, a patio with a fireplace, and beautiful landscaping with irrigation. It’s an exquisite property.

FABULOUS NEW SOUTHAMPTON VILLAGE SOUTH PROPERTY Southampton | $5,995,000 | Web# H43424 (See description.)

“I was an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue and did the punch list for Donald Trump at Trump Parc.”

What professional accomplishment this year or in your career are you most proud of?

Bringing my brother in to be my partner.

Are there any causes you’re very passionate about?

Dogs, preventing abuse and adopting dogs from shelters.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Play tennis, platform tennis and hang with pups.

In what field other than real estate could you see yourself . . . and why?

I was once offered a job teaching paddle in Telluride many years ago. I went there and played in an evening round robin with all the guys. They were very surprised and wanted me to stay and teach. It was fun but because I’m from a place that’s surrounded by water, I thought it would become too confining to be surrounded by mountains. I would probably teach tennis and paddle. ✦

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Douglas Elliman Real Estate IS PROUD TO WELCOME

MICHAEL BRAVERMAN "Having watched Douglas Elliman ascend to the top

tier of real estate brokerages in the Hamptons and New York, and having marveled at Carol Nobbs’ accomplishments as a broker, I knew the stars had lined up for my return to real estate.”

MICHAEL BRAVERMAN

"I AM THRILLED AND HONORED THAT MICHAEL BRAVERMAN HAS CHOSEN TO PARTNER WITH ME EXCLUSIVELY AND HAS RETURNED TO REAL ESTATE AT DOUGLAS ELLIMAN.” CAROL NOBBS

An East Hampton resident for most of his life, Michael Braverman is deeply involved in the East End community and serves on the board of directors of the Hampton Classic Horse Show and the Robert Wilson Watermill Center and is chairman of the Community Council of Watermill Center. He also serves on the board of the Amagansett Food Institute. He was a founding board member of the Hamptons International Film Festival, and is a former president of the East Hampton Historical Society.

He is editor at large of a Hamptons lifestyle magazine where he writes on the social, cultural and historical aspects of the Hamptons. He also moderates real estate round-table discussions that are posted as videos and transcribed as feature articles in print.

His home and library are frequently used for cultural and fundraising events including the East Hampton Library Authors Night.

WELCOME TO ELLIMAN, MICHAEL!

CAROL NOBBS, Lic. Assoc. R.E. Broker O: 631.204.2714 | C: 516.729.0897 | cnobbs@elliman.com MICHAEL BRAVERMAN, Lic. R.E. Salesperson O: 631.537.5900 | C: 631.259.1990 | mbraverman@elliman.com

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Sophistication and Service, Steps from the Park

Plaza Hotel, Suite 1529: The ultimate pied-a-terre and investment property, this elegantly furnished suite offers a spacious sitting area, walk-in closet and hotel amenities to the owner 120 days per year. When owners are not in residence, it is placed into the rental management program and produces income. No board approval.

Complete terms in the Offering Plan. Offered at $2,095,000.

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Joan Kaufman dresses the city’s finest

J 146 West 57th St., 44D: Breathtaking skyline and Central Park views from every room of this 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home perched on the 44th floor of Metropolitan Tower. Living room with floor-toceiling windows showcasing North, East and South exposures. This sophisticated condominium has top-notch amenities including a health club, pool, concierge, valet and garage. Offered at $3,500,000.

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oan Kaufman, with her passion for dressing men and women with great style and sophistication, understands the art of shopping in Manhattan like no other. In addition to shopping with private clients, she collaborates with the finest hotels in the city and personally caters to clientele with the utmost elegance and refinement.

Kaufman declares, “the art of everyday elegance encompasses fashion, style and a way of a living”, and she provides services encompassing personal shopping, styling and bridal. Her background as a Costume Designer for film and television translates to an understanding of the world’s most luxurious brands such as Hermes, Dior, Lanvin, Giorgio Armani Privé and Carolina Herrera. Whether you are searching for that dramatic Oscar de La Renta gown or that coveted piece by Azzedine Alaïa, her unparalleled level of expertise and connections within the industry will ensure you are well-heeled from head to toe, with your personal best style. ✦

Joan Kaufman 917.686.1669 212.206.9781 miunomuchacho@aol.com joan-kaufman.com ©2015 Engel & Völkers. All rights reserved. Each brokerage independently owned and operated. Engel & Völkers and its independent License Partners are Equal Opportunity Employers and fully support the principles of the Fair Housing Act.

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Manhattan’s Finest Living the Life at 530 Park Avenue

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iving on Park Avenue has always held a certain prestige: it’s one of Manhattan’s most attractive and sought after addresses. Park Avenue has been and is still home to many notable names and faces, it provides space for the finest retailers, and it welcomes exclusive restaurants. The area has a rich cultural history, and holds the appeal of living among some of the most beautiful architecture in Manhattan. Park Avenue residents enjoy quick access to world-class museums; the city’s most famous landmark, Central Park; and a host of exemplary activities.

This timeless appeal for a Park Avenue address—and lifestyle—inspired Aby Rosen to provide residents with the area’s unique highlights and details at 530 Park Avenue: the pride and esteem of living on this admired avenue, plus the newest modern conveniences and more space. Here, 530 Park Avenue truly shines. The RFR/ Classic Marketing team transformed this coveted prewar property into a first-class condominium that is truly the modern definition of luxurious living.

530 Park Avenue appeals to a wide range of buyers, presenting some of the largest residences on the Upper East Side. Entering the building through a double-height, limestone rotunda lobby, the homes range in size from one to four bedrooms. Each residence is designed with signature finishes, including custom-finished, herringbone-pattern hardwood floors throughout; plaster handfinished cove crown moldings; and individually and thermostatically controlled heating and air-conditioning systems. Gourmet kitchens boast handcrafted English wood cabinetry by Smallbone of Devizes, Italian granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Spa-like bathrooms feature stone-top vanities with Kohler Caxton sinks, glass-enclosed marble shower stalls and nickel-plated framed medicine cabinets.

The building’s amenity spaces are equally detailed and thoughtful. Architect William T. Georgis designed the first-floor amenity rooms, which include a sitting room and media center with hand-finished hardwood herringbone floors. Adjacent to this sitting room is a dark wood–paneled library featuring a billiard table, lounge and accessible catering kitchen. Other amenities offered at 530 Park Avenue include 24-hour concierge service, a modern fitness center and a children’s creativity center. Private storage space is also available.

The amenity rooms look out onto the private, award-winning French-style garden with reflecting pool, presenting a calm and relaxing space in the busy city. At the entrance of the garden sits a one-of-a-kind stone fountain, brought to New York from the South of France. Owners can enjoy the red maple trees, flowering perennials and English ivy-covered walls in this peaceful oasis.

Additionally, 530 Park Avenue partnered with the celebrated Sant Ambroeus restaurant to provide five-star room service and full-service catering to residents. The restaurant, known for its authentic Milanese cuisine, recently opened its newest location at the Regency Hotel, just across the street from 530 Park Avenue.

In this extraordinary building, all owners have the world at their fingertips.

Please visit our website at www.530parkcondo.com or call us at our gallery-inspired sales office. Contact us at 212.371.0530 to arrange to view our newly released residences and model homes. ✦ 124 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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ON THE RIVIERA Clémence von Mueffling reports from her second home

CLÉMENCE VON MUEFFLING has a heightened sense of the good life.

As the founder and editor of lifestyle blog Beauty and Well Being—a curated guide to living healthy and feeling beautiful. Before that, she held positions at Clarins, Puig and Dior. She crossed over to the journalism side at Casas & Gente—a natural step in following her French Vogue beauty editor mother and grandmother. With her impressive background, we certainly trust her opinions on where to escape and what to do once you’re there. Here, von Mueffling takes us to her family’s home in St. Tropez and truly shows us how to experience the French Riviera in style.

A day in St. Tropez

Start early in the morning with the St. Tropez market (and by early I mean 8 or 9 a.m. latest). Have a croissant either at the famous Sénéquier Cafe or at the newer Dior restaurant, which has a lovely breakfast. If you want to go one of St. Tropez’s famous beaches for some fun, Bagatelle is the place to go. The service is impeccable, the food delicious, and you are always warmly welcomed by its two French owners. For more casual ambience I love the restaurant Les Graniers in a little cove next to St. Tropez.

Take a yoga class with Emmanuelle Jeanne, who has the loveliest spot in the bay of Grimaud (narayaniyoga.fr).

For shopping, I love Grimaud. There is a wonderful store there called By Matao, which has a great selection of gifts and linens—everything can be personalized.

Have dinner in St. Tropez at Le TIGrr at sunset to enjoy a breathtaking view.

Home away from home

My favorite place to travel is the French Riviera, and more precisely the bay of St. Tropez. I have family roots there, so I love to go there for that reason, and it is also one of the most beautiful spots in the world. I am still in awe every morning that I wake up there during the summer: the wonderful soft light, the color of the Mediterranean Sea, the scent of pine trees and bougainvillea, the fresh markets with their marvelous fruits and vegetables.

During the summer, four generations meet at our family house, with all of the ensuing fun and chaos.

Lasting positivity

More than inspiration, travel is when I recharge my batteries.

Throughout the year I think about these special places, which never fail to give me positive energy.

A pile of good books. Some work. A few beauty essentials: Clarins tinted SPF 40, Leonor Greyl Huile Secret de Beauté, a Mason Pearson hairbrush, Shiseido SPF blush, Kure Bazaar nail polish in Kelly color, Dermalogica microfoliant.

I can’t travel without

Travel Mantras

Always prepare your outfits in advance. Find the one pair of shoes that goes with everything. For example, a pair of Jack Rogers’ new platform shoes will be perfect with any outfit, lunch or dinner.

And to avoid jet lag, no alcohol the first 48 hours, and bring your food onto the plane.

Leisure life

I love to walk in the streets of St. Tropez early in the morning and enjoy a croissant and tea. I will often bike to the market and come back home before the town gets crowded. I enjoy many different sports. I swim every day in the sea and also do stand-up paddle, water-skiing, biking and yoga.

And of course, sometimes at night I go out and have fun with friends! ✦

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R. C O U RI H A Y Kate Moss @ The Ivy in London

Daniel Boulud & Herb Karlitz @ Red Rooster

Jill Kargman @ Park Avenue Armory for The Winter Antiques Show

Diana Taylor & Michael Bloomberg @ Park Avenue Armory

Valerie Rooks & Pamela O’Connor @ NYC Mission Society

Sheila Rosenblum & her Aqueduct-winning filly Hot City Girl

Meryl Streep & Tracey Ullman @ 42 West at The Out Hotel

Lily Allen & Andre Balazs @ Chiltern Firehouse

SOCIAL LIFE HEATS UP THE WINTER CHILL From Shanghai to London and NYC to Palm Beach

Michael Bloomberg and Diana Taylor, Martha Stewart, CeCe Cord, and Arie and Coco Kopelman lead the parade of the cognoscenti to the opening of the Winter Antiques Show, which benefits the East Side House Settlement. eastsidehouse.org The show, featuring a billion dollars’ worth of collectibles from 73 exhibitors, was held at the Park Avenue Armory, which has become one of the city’s most interesting art and cultural centers. In the eclectic mix were Hilary and Wilbur Ross, CeCe and Lee Black, Peter Brant, Jill Kargman, Christopher Forbes, Donald and Barbara Tober, Jerry Lauren and David Ford. Among the rare finds for admirers of Winston Churchill, whose War Rooms in London are celebrating their 50th anniversary, were signed first editions of his six-volume masterpiece The Second World War and a handwritten letter of condolence to Lady Anne Cave written in 1928 that said in part, “When the allotted span has been accomplished, it is vain to rebel against the fulfillment of life,” both from Bauman Rare 128 | AVENUE MAGAZINE • MARCH 2015

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Books. baumanrarebooks.com Over the course of its 61 years, the show has been supported by America’s top interior designers, including Sister Parish and Albert Hadley, Alexa and Mark Hampton, Bunny Williams and John Rosselli, Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, Robert Couturier, Celerie Kemble, Nate Berkus, Campion Platt, Ellie Cullman, Richard Mishaan, Amy Lau, Jon Call and Alex Papachristidis. The show also featured a popular Young Collectors Night sponsored by Brooks Brothers and Farrow & Ball. armoryonpark.org

NYC MISSION SOCIETY CELEBRATES IN PALM BEACH

Ambassador Mary Ourisman and her husband, Mandell, hosted a reception at their home in Palm Beach in honor of Dina Merrill’s longtime support of the New York City Mission Society. Among the attendees were Dina’s son Stanley Hutton Rumbough and her grandchildren Allegra and Cole Rumbough,

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THE WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW

Elizabeth Hurley @ Rosewood Hotel London

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as well as Pamela O’Connor, Tommy Quick, Christine Schott and George Ledes, Anka Palitz, Sharon Bush, Geoffrey Bradfield, Mai Harrison, Somers Farkas, designer Megan Tierney, and Martin Shafiroff and his wife Jean who will chair the organization’s annual Champions for Children Gala at the Plaza on April 1. The Mission Society was founded 203 years ago and provides programs that help families break the cycle of poverty. As a young bride, Dina was told by her mother-in-law, Elizabeth Colgate, “Every bride needs a charity,” and thus began Merrill’s six decades of patronage. nycmissionsociety.org

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Event Planner Sofia Crokos @ Raphael Vineyards L.I.

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THE ROSEWOOD HOTEL IN LONDON

Elizabeth Hurley swanned into the elegant Rosewood Hotel on High Holborn Street in London’s West End for photographer Richard Young’s party for his book Nightclubbing.

“I wanted it to be all about dancing—it’s a very real expression of yourself and you’re not focusing on the camera,” confided Young. Among those caught cutting a rug were Keira wKnightley, Sienna Miller and Claudia Schiffer. Dipping ripe strawberries into the chocolate fountain that centered the room off the dance floor were Jack Guinness, Amanda Cronin, Jo Wood, Henry Conway, Jane Asher and noted British caricaturist Gerald Scarfe.

The hotel’s Scarfes Bar, a lively lounge with a library and fireplace, features his drawings of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Queen Elizabeth I and others of that ilk and stripe. The Rosewood was built within a grand Belle Époque building designed in 1912 by H. Percy Monckton. Since the hotel opened in 2013, it has attracted aristocrats and moguls from both sides of the Atlantic, as well as Taylor Swift, John Mayer and Katy Perry. They all like the privacy afforded by the majestic carriageway entrance leading into the central courtyard, which allows you to drive up to the door whilst leaving the paparazzi on the sidewalk. The most dramatic architectural tour de force of this five-star English Heritage hotel is the Renaissance-style seven-story marble staircase valued at $60 million. Why not skip the lift and climb to the Grand Manor House Wing: it’s only $30K a night and is the only suite in London with its own postal code. It’s also a good way to work off the calories after dipping into that chocolate fountain. rosewoodhotels.com [Read more about my trip to England in Avenue Insider at end of article (avenuemagazine.com)]

TOAST TO CITYMEALS-ON-WHEELS

Daniel Boulud traded his chef ’s hat for that of a diplomat as he declared a tie during a meatball throw-down between Rao’s Dino Gatto and the Red Rooster’s Marcus Samuelsson at Ginny’s Supper Club in Harlem. A dazzle of top chefs and restaurateurs, including François Payard, Elizabeth Falkner, Scott Conant, Frank Pellegrino and Alex Guarnaschelli, led the applause for food and wine guru Herb Karlitz as he made a donation to Citymeals-on-Wheels to celebrate his culinary marketing agency’s 25th anniversary. karlitz.com As corks on a bar of 25-year-old vintage wines were popped, Karlitz announced that this spring’s Harlem EatUp! Festival, which he cofounded with Samuelsson, will also benefit Citymeals and Harlem Park to Park. Guests included Robyn Stein, Ray Isle, Allen Salkin, Steve Aiello, Steven Knobel and Nicole Noonan, the CEO of Novitas US, the matrimonial funding company. citymeals.org ✦

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Tony Ingrao & Randy Kemper @ Park Avenue Armory

Jamee Gregory & Audrey Gruss @ the Salvador Dali opening at the National Arts Club

Andre Balazs has conquered London’s nightlife, taking over where Annabel’s, the Ivy and Soho House left off. The Chiltern Firehouse’s defining moments have included Samantha and David Cameron on a dinner date and Kate Moss frolicking with a flock of fashionistas including Poppy and Cara Delevingne in the Ladder Shed, the hot spot’s uber lounge that has an edgy Palm Beach–y feel, what with its seductive ambience of wicker and chintz. This is also where Bill Clinton played DJ spinning songs by Billie Holiday and where Naomi Campbell jumped on her table (built around one of the building’s original fire poles) to do a sexy pole dance. The American menu by chef Nuno Mendes delights Bono, who reserves one of the two chef ’s tables by the kitchen. I sat up front next to Roberto Cavalli and a table of models. The art crowd, including Philippe Starck, Marina Abramovic and Larry Gagosian, love the design details, while Dakota Johnson, Gerard Butler and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley add their pizzazz to the room. Not since Studio 54 has such a diverse crowd been spotted playing regularly under one roof. chilternfirehouse.com

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

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nès de La Fressange is the crème de la crème of the French fashion set. Born in Gassin, France, she grew up in an 18th-century mill just outside of Paris. In 1998, she was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame, and recently has collaborated with brands such as Uniqlo. This artistocrat, designer and parfumeuse now adds the role of philanthropist to a long list of accomplishments.

As brand ambassador for Roger Vivier, de La Fressange hosted this year’s Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Winter Lunch at Daniel. Here she shares with us her New York state of mind.

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WHAT ARE YOU UP TO AT THE MOMENT? My wishes for this new year are to save time for my family and friends, keep cool, and avoid stress, etc.

Above all else, I think generosity is a good recipe for a nice and balanced life. I am proud to support the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Happiness and generosity are often linked.

WHAT’S YOUR FIRST NEW YORK MEMORY? I was pretty young (around 19) and with my boyfriend of the moment (he was a guitar player). We stayed in a small flat in Union Square. It wasn’t really luxurious and I can’t even remember there being a bed. Rather the floor!

Balto

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE NEW YORK MOMENT? Walking in Central Park once with my daughters, we absolutely screamed discovering the statue of Balto.

WAS THERE A CAREER MILESTONE OR MOMENT THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING FOR YOU? Indeed! Having worked as a model for American Vogue was a “springboard” for me coming back to Paris.

Also meeting Richard Avedon, who was totally mythic for me.

Taj Mahal

DO YOU HAVE A RECURRING DREAM? Yes! I dream of designing the interiors of a hotel like a home with all different rooms, cozy and chic. I’ve been wanting to open a bazaar for a long time, mixing clothes, food, decoration, gadgets (and this dream will come true this year!). I also dream about living in India for a year.

WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO NEW YORK UNIFORM? Having comfortable shoes is always a good idea since it’s so fun to walk for hours. I take as little as possible with me.

The shopping is so nice in New York, it’s better to go with half full suitcases.

WHERE IS PARADISE FOR YOU? I have a house in Provence and I really enjoy going there. It’s wild but close to cities: really gorgeous.

WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST WHEN YOU’RE OUT OF NEW YORK CITY? Ricky’s! Doesn’t exist in Paris. It’s a paradise for hair care products, pencil cases, lip balms . . .

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE DINNER PARTNER? I never go out for dinner. But in New York, it would be Johnny Pigozzi.

PLEASE SHARE SOME OF YOUR SECRET NEW YORK CITY DISCOVERIES. • Flowers from Florishop. Lauren Messelian is the most talented for bouquets in town.

• Marie-Hélène de Taillac for jewelry.

• Barney Greengrass for brunches. Famous but still great.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NYC CLICHÉ? Love Affair– type romances at the Empire State Building.

But I do also relate with Eloise at the Plaza, which is more close to me.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP? I want to be standing with a big black hat, sunglasses and a cigarette holder at breakfast hour at the corner of 57th Street.

Extravagant finally! ✦

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