MAY / JUNE 2021
Let the Joie Begin! Your NEW LOOK Your NEW Babies
& Your Return
to HAPPINESS
PLUS!
CHEERS TO LOUIS VUITTON, VALENTINO, ETRO, MANOLO BLAHNIK, BACCARAT, WHISPERING ANGEL, AND MORE!
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Charming 4,000+/- waterfront beach house on 1.69 acres with a private dock and sweeping views of the creek and ocean. Features include heated gunite pool, outdoor shower, cabana with full bath, garage with rec room above, and room for tennis.
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Making Her Mark First Year in the Market
In Contract in 2021 57 Jared Lane, Sagaponack | $18,000,000 91 Harrison Street, Sag Harbor | $2,495,000 20 Mill Road, Sag Harbor | $2,100,000 1062 Deerfield Road, Water Mill | $5,900,000 100 Bridies Path, Southampton | $1,800,000
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It’s
PRINTS
The Daily Summer’s
10th
PLEASE!
ANNIVERSARY!
We’re taking inspo from English roses Lara Stone and Jourdan Dunn, who are resplendent in Brandon Maxwell’s Pre-Spring ’22 collection—his most printheavy collection to date. We’re taking notes on how to style clashing patterns like a pro!
RIP
Alber Elbaz 1961–2021
BONJOUR, DARLINGS!
WHISPERING
ANGEL
It’s finally summertime, and we’re ready to see your “I wonder what it would beautiful faces after the longest winter ever. We’re be like to live in a where it was bringing you the (totally inside) intel on who’s who, what world always June.” they’re wearing, and where they’re going. After all, we’re —L.M. Montgomery celebrating our 10th anniversary Out East this year, so who could know the chic scene better than your Daily Summer?
Find top clean cosmetics under one chic roof, thanks to Naomi Watts’ and Larissa Thompson’s ONDA Beauty, which is popping up at The Shop @ The Montauk Beach House. In pursuit of A-list treatment? Hair guru Paul Labrecque is in East Hampton offering red carpet–worthy cuts, color, styling, and treatments. And beloved colorist Louis Licari (clients include Sofia Coppola and Grace Coddington) is in situ at John D’Orazio’s Water Mill salon. Makeover incoming!
Congrats to cool mom Sasha Benz, who welcomed her third child, Haze, recently! Her fourth baby, the gorgeous store Wyld Blue, is back and bigger than ever, with an expanded space three times the original size. It boasts a curated edit of homeware, furniture, designer goods, high-end cosmetics, and summer fashion essentials. We’ll Sasha and Oli Benz take one of everything!
BENNIFER
2.0!
Noughties nostalgia is at an alltime high—17 years after Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck called it quits, the couple is rumored to be making another go at it. Will we be seeing them at Nick & Toni’s? We’ve also been thinking of who else we’d love to see reignite the flame: Gisele and Leo…Jen and Brad…Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal…Kate Moss and Johnny Depp!?
Saina
BACK TO
BUSINESS!
1. The Daily’s annual Hamptons’ Most Stylish party will fête our favorite chicsters on July 10, and we’ll celebrate The Daily Summer’s 10th anniversary! 2. André Balazs’ Sunset Beach
is set to reopen in June.
3. Sustainable seafood concept
Manna at The Lobster Inn just debuted, with Executive Chef Thomas Borgia at the helm.
4. The Parrish Art Museum
Midsummer Party will celebrate its 50th anniversary on August 13–14.
5. Giddy up! The Hampton Classic Horse Show kicks off on August 28.
V.I.P. ER! Move over, Soho House, it’s all about members-only medical ER. Sollis Health is popping up in Water Mill this summer for all your 24-hour care needs. Noted clients include Freida Pinto, Chris Rock, Sienna Miller, and Howard Stern. Into alternative methods? ORA is offering acupuncture, cupping, gua sha and e-stim at SoulCycle Barn, poolside, or via in-home treatments. Zen!
BAUBLES! Jewelry expert Natalie Betteridge tells us what she’s loving: “These Clarity diamond drop earrings in 18K yellow gold by Fernando Jorge. They look like rays of shimmering sunshine! The size is great because they’re petite, but they still make an impact.” Available at betteridge.com, $15,590
GUCCI
GOES EAST! Welcome to the ’hood, Gucci! Italy’s most maximalist label is opening a 2,000-squarefoot two-floor store at 17 Newton Lane in East Hampton (the old Club Monaco space!). The luxe location will even have a limited-edition Hamptons-inspired capsule collection. Will we get an Alessandro Michele sighting at The Daily’s 10thanniversary party this summer!?
CHA-CHING! 90 Jule Pond Drive is in contract for a record-breaking $145 million— making it the most expensive single-family home sale in the area! Look familiar? The 12-bedroom, 12-bathroom home is also known as the Summer Palace on Succession! Originally built in 1957 for Henry Ford’s grandson, the 42-acre estate boasts the largest ocean frontage in the Hamptons. Who’s the lucky buyer and what time is the pool party?
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HEAVEN!
BUZZ!
A rosé-scented candle, of course! We’re obsessed with Literie, a new line of nostalgic New York–themed scents (the good kind!). Catch us lighting this up and manifesting that mood!
DAILY
RETAIL BEAUTY
GOES WITH…
Charlotte Bickley
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MAKEUP
MAESTRO! Looking for a beauty pro? Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Laura Harrier, and Jasmine Sanders’ go-to guy Aidan Keogh is located Out East and ready to get booked and busy!
Brandusa Niro Editor in Chief, CEO Chief Content Officer Eddie Roche
You’re an Irishman in America!
I always believed I belonged here. I got the opportunity to transfer to NYC more than 16 years ago and the rest is history.
hopping! Moby’s has reopened, with chef Kyle Koeing at the helm. • Berggruen Gallery is opening an exhibition space in East Hampton. • Martha Stewart– approved dry cleaners Meurice Garment Care is coming Out East after 50 years in NYC. • Gigi Hadid and J.Lo’s favorite streetwear boutique Blue&Cream is set to get exclusive Nike drops all summer. • Chill with Hero Beach Club’s wellness program of energy cleansing, astrology readings, breathwork, meditation, and fitness classes. Balance, non?
What are some memorable moments?
Assisting Charlotte Tilbury at fashion shows. Tom Ford’s S/S ’10 fashion show is still an iconic moment for me! Seeing my work on a billboard in Times Square for the first time. The time I flew to Bangkok for 12 hours for a shoot with Kendall Jenner, only to turn back around and fly to L.A. for a client who had a movie nominated for an Oscar!
Fashion Director Freya Drohan Hamptons Editor Lizzi Bickford Meadow Editors-at-Large Charlotte Bickley and Sophie Bickley Contributing Editors Sophie Sumner Natalie Betteridge Photo Editor Hannah Turner-Harts Copy Editor Joseph Manghise Imaging Specialists Nola Romano Chief Marketing Officer Alex Dickerson Fashion Publishing Director Monica Forman
ACTIVE WITH
AGDAL!
Personal appearances and event makeup, private lessons, and weddings/parties.
How can we find you?
Nina Agdal is bringing back her
Direct message me on Instagram: @aidankeogh1.
signature The Agdal Method workouts to The Reform Club once again this summer. Inspired by yoga, Pilates, and dance, it’s a model-approved low-impact workout intended to create long, lean lines. Sign us up!
AERIN Rose Lip Conditioner, $30, aerin.com
LOVES!
A MOMENT WITH
NICOLE! AIRBNBOAT! The only way to get around this summer? We’re taking to the seas! The GetMyBoat app makes cosplaying as a yacht owner easier, and it’s more affordable than you might think. Ahoy, matey!
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Lip Lifter Gloss in Ice, $9, ulta.com
Marketing Manager Nandini Vaid Digital Operations Daniel Chivu Manufacturing Operations Michael Esposito Amy Taylor To advertise, e-mail: advertising@dailyfrontrow.com The Daily Summer is a Daily Front Row Inc. publication. Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Requests for reprints, e-mail: editor@dailyfrontrow.com.
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What are you looking forward to? Entertaining again! I love having themed dinner parties and decorating a long table.
How will we be dressing?
Lots of dresses—everything from casual to dressy. Lots of floral prints! Women will be happy to get out of jeans and sweatpants.
Local East End faves?
BOOK CLUB! FENTY BEAUTY Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint, $29, sephora.com
Valentino has partnered with Belletrist, Emma Roberts’ book club, to support nine indie bookstores across the U.S. On our beach read hit list? Writers including Raven Leilani, Lisa Taddeo, and Yrsa Daley-Ward.
The Sag Harbor Cinema has reopened. I’m excited to go to the wonderful café downstairs and the soon-to-open bar upstairs. I’m also looking forward to visiting The Church, a new art and cultural center by Eric Fischl and April Gornik.
ON THE COVER Jade Nguyen and Rianne Van Rompaey, photographed by Steven Meisel.
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What are Hamptons clients coming to you for?
AIDAN
Creative Director Dean Quigley
THE SCENE • The Hamptons are
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DATES FOR
YOUR DIARY! IRL fashion shows are back, baby! This summer, Dior is heading to Athens to present Cruise 2022, while Max Mara will show its next mid-season offering on the Italian island of Ischia. Moschino recently sent shock signals when the brand announced it will join the NYFW schedule in September. And this fall, Gucci plans to show in L.A. Talk about air miles!
LET’S SHOP!
1. Ramy Brook is popping up in Southampton for the summer.
Alberta Ferretti S/S ’21
2. Multi-brand boutique
AND THERE’S MORE… more, more for you to do, eat, watch, and wear! Here’s everything to have on your radar right now:
Polo Ralph Lauren S/S ’21
Fivestory, celebrity-adored jeweler Jade Trau, and LoveShackFancy have opened
spaces in Southampton.
3. In East Hampton, we’ll be lusting over Hangisis at the new Manolo Blahnik location, while slow-fashion concept Unsubscribed brings sustainability to the fore. 4. Hidden Gem by sisters Tanya and
SUMMER BEATS! Get ready for new album drops from Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey, who are releasing music in July. Rihanna, who’s been keeping us waiting for years, recently said we can expect her hotly anticipated R9 “soon” too! Watch this space!
Temidra Willock, which highlights creators and artists whose work is underrepresented, remains a favorite in Southampton.
5. Anything else? Get it
delivered within two hours, thanks to the FastAF app, now available in the Hamptons!
PUCKER
UP! Two of fashion’s biggest brands are getting into the beauty game!
Valentino Beauty
XOXO!
Gossip Girl’s Gen Z reboot airs in July on HBO Max, meaning it’s all eyes on The Met steps. With OG costume designer Eric Daman in charge of outfitting the cast, the fashion looks are set to be off the charts.
TALENT
SCOUTING! Making the Cut is making the return, with Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn back as hosts of the competitive designer search. Winnie Harlow and Jeremy Scott are on board as judges, with guest appearances from the likes of Prabal Gurung and Shiona Turini. We’ll be tuning in when it premieres on July 16th on Amazon Prime. Sharpen those scissors, contestants!
LET’S BOUNCE! Iconic dive bar The Sloppy Tuna has a new guise—
Bounce Beach Montauk! MDW will see celebrity guest bartenders—hint: the good kinda “bad”—and VIP attendees, a party hosted by Bachelors Matt James and Tyler Cameron, a mescal brunch, and more. Stop by for the lobster roll takeout bar, stay for the buzz.
DINNER
PLANS?
Overlooking Montauk Harbor, newly opened La Fin Kitchen & Lounge is a new spot to know. Highlights from executive chef Jimmy Tchinnis include cauliflower flatbread, fresh spaghetti, and lobster toast. You’ll catch us there for the “recovery” menu, sipping a Mexican coffee smoothie and relaxing to tunes from the in-house DJ.
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will debut in June, with an inclusive collection of 40 foundation shades. Meanwhile, Zara Beauty, conceptualized with legendary industry pro Diane Kendal, hits stores worldwide this summer, too. Mwah!
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BeautyTREND GUERLAIN Mad Eyes Felt Matte Waterproof eyeliner, $36, bergdorfgoodman.com
WESTMAN ATELIER Vital Skin foundation stick in Shade II, $68, violetgrey.com
RODARTE Spring/Summer ’21
TOM FORD Soleil Glow bronzer in 02 Terra, $70, saksfifthavenue.com
LA MER The Lip Volumizer, $80, sephora.com
CHARLOTTE TILBURY Legendary Brows Precise Definition Brush & Gel, $22, violetgrey.com
KÉRASTASE Fresh Affair dry shampoo, $36, kerastase-usa.com
GUCCI Rouge à Lèvres Voile Sheer lipstick in 205, $42, sephora.com
& RETRO
CHANEL Les Beiges Healthy Glow bronzing cream, $50, chanel.com
It’s the summer of love, so we’re throwing it back to the first time around. The beauty goal is all about bright eyes, just-kissed nude lips, and clear, youthful skin. It’s the soft, feminine, doll-like innocence of the swinging ’60s for the Instagram era!
YVES SAINT LAURENT Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils The Curler, $29, yslbeautyus.com
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DecorTREND
Vintage four-panel rattan screen room divider, 1940s, $2,409, 1stdibs.com ANTHROPOLOGIE Rattan globe, $25–$40, anthropologie.com
H&M HOME Rattan coat hanger rack, $50, hm.com SELAMAT Cove mirror, $150, onekingslane.com
POTTERY BARN Rattan frame pet bed with cushion, $249, potterybarn.com
Belgian bamboo planter, $350, available at Unlimited Earth Care Garden Concept Store, 2249 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton
CABANA CAPRI • GSTAAD Rattan underplate, $95, modaoperandi.com NICOLE MILLER 3-piece outdoor wicker bistro set (includes a table and two chairs), $350, wayfair.com
NATURAL
CRATE & BARREL West Natural cane bar cabinet in Natural, $1,999, crateandbarrel.com
High-gloss finishings are out! We’re leaning toward the appeal of a more undone look instead. Rattan mirrors, cabinets, and objects add a vintage and bohemian edge to your space. For a smaller lift, make every meal feel like an alfresco experience with chic wicker place mats.
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BÉBÉ BOOM! Gigi! Lindsay! Grace! Is it just us or did a year of lockdown unlock a record number of models giving birth? Meet the next generation of lookers!
Name: Carter John Born: May 15, 2020 Model Mom: Lindsay Ellingson Baby Daddy: Sean Clayton, Name: Khai Born: September 23, 2020 Model Mom: Gigi Hadid Baby Daddy: Zayn Malik, pop star What we know: Khai’s face has yet
to be shown on social media or in any editorial spreads. We have no doubt every fashion photographer is clamoring for that exclusive. Hadid has given us a peek of Khai’s little toes and killer wardrobe.
medical sales What we know: This mini version of his model mom is also comfortable in front of the camera and already has two photo shoots on his CV. Does it get any cuter than this guy?
Name: Mint Born: December 2020 Model Mom: Romee Strijd Baby Daddy: Laurens van
Name: Nash Hollis Born: July 28, 2020 Model Mom: Hilary Rhoda Baby Daddy: Sean Avery, actor, What we know: Labor was calm
Name: Noah Born: Early 2021 Model Mom: Grace Elizabeth Baby Daddy: Nicolas Krause, soccer player What we know: Noah’s parents kept the
for Rhoda, but Nash had a dramatic birth, spending a few days in the NICU after being born with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. All is well now and the family has relocated to Los Angeles.
pregnancy private to give him the “love and attention he needed to grow without outside eyes or expectations,” Elizabeth told People. The couple continues to keep his face under wraps and have only shared an image of their son’s foot in an Instagram post.
former Vogue intern
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Leeuwen, model, business consultant, co-founder Party Pants What we know: Mint isn’t afraid of the camera! Since coming into the world late last year, she’s made 10 appearances (and counting) on Instagram. A social media star is born!
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Name: Sylvester Apollo Bear Born: March 8, 2021 Model Mom: Emily Ratajkowski Baby Daddy: Sebastian Bear-
McClard, actor, producer What we know: Sly (as EmRata has coined him) has quite an appetite. He’s been seen breastfeeding on Mom’s Instagram feed several times since entering the world. “If it seems I’m always breastfeeding, it’s because I am,” Ratajkowski captioned last month.
Name: Iley Ryn Born: November 25, 2020 Model Mom: Coco Rocha Baby Daddy: James Conran,
manager, artist What we know: Iley already
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has her first magazine cover on the books. She appeared with her mom and adorable siblings on the cover of Hello! Canada in December.
Name: Tuulikki Born: February 11, 2020 Model Mom: Elsa Hosk Baby Daddy: Tom Daly,
co-founder and creative director of District Vision What we know: Tuuli is named after Hosk’s mother and Daly’s grandmother.
Name: Baby-Rae Born: November 17, 2020 Model Mom: Jessica Hart Baby Daddy: James Kirkham,
race car driver What we know: Hart told The Sunday Telegraph that she was inspired to name her daughter Baby after Jennifer Grey’s Frances “Baby” Houseman in Dirty Dancing. And the “Nobody puts Baby in a corner” jokes begin in 5, 4, 3…!
Name: Levi Joseph Born: March 11, 2021 Model Mom: Karlie Kloss Baby Daddy: Joshua Kushner,
businessman, investor What we know: Not much!
Kloss has been pretty quiet since giving birth. The couple has not shared a photo of their son publicly, with the exception of Levi’s tiny hand in mid-April.
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ChicSPREE Paisley pattern raffia hat, $450 Woven choker, $320
Etro Milano 1968 shopping bag, $990
Scarf print Brassiere bikini set, $960
Embroidered cotton dress, $2,740
VIVA LA
Woven wicker bucket bag, $2,000
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Circle earrings with glass beads, $390
Pack your bags, we’re headed to Etro’s spiritual home on the Italian Riviera. What to pack, you ask? Channel the OOO mood in paisley and scarf prints on swimwear, wraparound sandals, and easy breezy dresses. Woven, rattan, and knotted accessories ensure you’ll blend in with the local style set. SHOPPING PROMOTION All available at etro.com
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Woven rope belt, $320
Silk jacket with placed print, $2,880
Silk light kimono coat, $2,580
Paisley denim shorts, $800
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Distressed detail denim jeans, $690
Scarf print silk shirt dress, $2,780 Sandals with nautical print tape, $930
Striped cotton poplin shirt, $420
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CAROLINA HERRERA SPRING/SUMMER ’21
CHANEL SPRING/SUMMER ’21
ISABEL MARANT SPRING/SUMMER ’21
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CELINE Bandanna in print silk twill in Rose Malabar, $245, celine.com
CHANEL Clutch with chain, $2,700, chanel.com
ANNA OCTOBER Snowdrop asymmetric maxi dress, $805, modaoperandi.com
RALPH & RUSSO Sequined satin-crepe wide-leg pants, $1,400, net-a-porter.com
DIOR Pink shaded square sunglasses, $480, dior.com
COTTON
AJE Mimosa puff-sleeve midi dress, $419, intermix.com
CANDY
VALENTINO Stretch crepe couture mini skirt, $1,980, valentino.com
MIU MIU Ruffle-trimmed voile slip dress, $2,750, modaoperandi.com
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EMILY P. WHEELER Twinkle studs, $5,800, emilypwheeler.com
BALMAIN Doublebreasted tweed blazer, $3,150, farfetch.com
This season’s sweetest trend is anything but saccharine. Baby pink has grown up, thanks to the addition of pearls, shirred waists, sequins, and tweed. Team your statement blush piece with white and a sun-kissed tan or a chic black bow à la Carolina Herrera. ALISON LOU Superlou enamel letter ring, $1,595, alisonlou.com
NICOLE MILLER Linen crop top, $125, nicolemiller.com
FENDI Pink leather platform sandals, $850, fendi.com
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Off-the-shoulder cashmere cardigan, $860, mytheresa.com
EVARAE Lora fil coupé cotton and silk-blend maxi dress, $500, net-a-porter.com PROENZA SCHOULER Matte jersey draped dress, $1,390, proenzaschouler.com
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TO VUI or NOT TO VUI Is there ever a question? To Vui! Chicsters, this is your moment!
LOUIS VUITTON’s cheery By the Pool collection is full of summer joie. Get shopping! All available at louisvuitton.com and select stores
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LV Archlight sneakers in Pink, $1,340
Neverfull MM tote bag in Light Pink, $2,370
Beach Monogram short-sleeved cardigan, $2,030 Monogram Ombré silk pajama top, $1,760
Beach Monogram high-waisted briefs, $950
LV Parasol scrunchy, $275
Monogram Gradient square in Blue, $485
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BREAKING THE
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Baccarat’s North America President and CEO JIM SHREVE might not look like your typical executive, but he’s the first to tell you his approach to business is still old-school. With a seasoned background in fashion, he’s bringing out-of-the-box partnerships to the luxury crystalware brand and turning the French company into a bona fide fashion player. How does he do it? By EDDIE ROCHE Photography by CAROLINE FISS
You had a career in fashion before landing at Baccarat. What were some of the highlights? My whole career was in fashion prior to this, and I look at this as fashion. My last job was overseeing global product merchandising for Diesel, and I lived in Italy doing that. Prior to Diesel, I was with Façonnable, which at the time was owned by Nordstrom. And I oversaw its merchandising and buying operations for Europe. I was also with Gap for 13 years.
Why did you want to bring fashion into the Baccarat world? It’s what I knew. It’s all I know. I’ve learned many different things in my past jobs. I was with Banana Republic when we were safari and we transformed it into a sportswear brand, and it was an amazing education at that time. One of the things that many brands do is ask, “What’s your impact?” When you walk into a store, a company tells the consumer what they stand for. I looked at Baccarat and I looked at the
industry and there was not that message. You walk in and you have beautiful things, but what are we supposed to buy? I’m fascinated with grocery stores because grocery stores direct us—you always enter in produce, and you end in chips. It’s interesting for me, when you look at different industries, how we’re supposed to be told what to buy. It’s fascinating. Your U.S. executive team is also made up of former fashion executives. My team is all from fashion. It’s people I knew. My partner [Mark Brashear] also comes from fashion. It was easy for me to hire people in fashion because we all spoke the same language. We say something like, “This has no hanger appeal.” But a glass might not have hanger appeal until it’s set on a table or until you put a drink in it. We talk about the mannequin look. And [for] tableware, no one talks about a mannequin look, but when you look at a table when you go into a department store and look at the way something is set up, that should be our way of expressing a mannequin. We speak the same language; we all understand each other. It’s been an interesting injection into the tableware industry in America. We look at it as fashion for the home. There’s a lot of things that we do with fashion in terms of the shoes we wear, the accessories we wear, the clothes we wear. When we go home, we don’t necessarily take care of ourselves in the same way. You look in your cupboards and it’s like, that wine glass I’ve had for 10 years
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THE ENTERTAINER Shreve gets ready to entertain at his Tribeca pad in New York City.
serves a purpose. A belt serves a purpose, too, but we don’t keep a belt for 10 years. Tell us about some of the collaborations that you’ve brought to Baccarat. We’ve done some fun ones. Supreme is probably the one that we were very excited about. I challenged my team to do something creative. I can’t do an interview without mentioning what an awesome team I have. Someone on the team went to Supreme without telling anyone. And he was like, “Hi, do you want to do a collaboration?” It took about two years to land on something. One of the topics is also about innovative marketing or innovative ways to show. Another collaboration we did was with Lady M [Cake Boutique]. They came to us after they had seen some of the creative things we had been doing. They said, “We want to work together, and we want to do a food truck.” And I’m like, “Okay, let’s do a food truck, and we can hang chandeliers from the food truck.” You have to think about how the consumer is going to see and use your product. That’s what you should go after.
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FASHION FORWARD Baccarat’s President and CEO is a fan of brands such as RtA and Dsquared2.
WHEELS UP! The Lady M x Baccarat luxury cake truck was a 28-foot multifunctional vehicle fashioned by 3-D artist Kurt Wenner.
No kidding! How did the collaboration with Virgil Abloh of Off-White come together? In 2019, Virgil launched his Spring/Summer Louis Vuitton menswear collection at Chrome Hearts here in New York. As we are partners with Chrome Hearts, we loaned them the glassware for this event, and Virgil was like, “Oh, my God. The chandeliers and all the background is beautiful, and now we’re drinking out of them. I want to work with Baccarat!” He went back to France and he called our global CEO and said, “Let’s do something.” Later this year, we’ll be launching four vases, and there is also a $450,000 chandelier that he designed that is available and would probably look fabulous in your apartment! What’s new with the longtime Baccarat and Chrome Hearts partnership? It’s an amazing collaboration. We just announced the Pyramid Plus collection with them. We’ve had about a 20-year partnership with them. We make their crystal, but we’ve never done an exclusive suite. We usually adjust something customized for them. This is the first time we’re doing, completely from scratch, something special for Chrome Hearts. We’re excited about it. What’s coming next? We have a new collaboration coming out in October with Martha Stewart, which I am thrilled for. Martha is an icon for many of us, and I’ve followed her for 30 years. She approached us. We’re doing a suite of tableware with her, and it will be called the Martha Pattern. It’s the first time in our 257-year history that we’ve named a pattern after a person. She’s very honored. In November, we’re launching a collaboration with Pokémon for its 25th anniversary. We’re very busy. Are you finding that brands are coming to you now? The other night, we had three people come to us in one night. It’s fashion brands, particularly. They want something different. You know, you just have to always think outside of box and think differently, [with] new and different ideas. We also go to other companies and say, “We want to work with you.” I would love to do something to capture the sneaker trend. And so we’re working on something like that.
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COLLAB KING Baccarat has created successful partnerships with the Rolling Stones, the Kentucky Derby, and fashion names, such as Supreme and Virgil Abloh.
project we’ve done in the U.S. We’ve worked with the Kentucky Derby to do launch events and partnerships. When I think of what we’ve done, it’s important to understand we go where our customers go; we don’t want our customers to come to us. You don’t look like the typical CEO. Are you sick of hearing that by now? No, not at all. I’m not sick of hearing that because now I’ll get on my soapbox. We live in a judgmental world and country. People look at me, and I have tattoos. I love telling the story of one of our customers, who’s very traditional and she’s been in the business a long time, and she looked at me and said, “How can you be the CEO? One, you’re too young, and two, you have tattoos.” I said, “Well, I just got out of prison.” To this day we’re dear friends. I have dyed hair. I have tattoos all over. But my head is very traditional. The way I approach business is very old-fashioned. How do you define your style? Broad. Some days, I’ll go to work in a matching tracksuit, so I feel like Sue [Sylvester] from Glee. Other days, I’ll wear glitter and glam, and it just depends on what I feel in the mood for. I think it’s important that we take care of ourselves. I never go out of the house not taking care of myself. Even going to the gym, which is right downstairs, I dress. My trainers always make fun of me, but I think it’s important to have pride in how we look and how we feel. Growing up, I had every color of Ocean Pacific pants when they launched in the 1970s. I love fashion, and it’s not going to die. What designers are your faves? I love Christian Dior. I’ve been a longtime fan of Dsquared2. I bought my first Dsquared2 like 20 years ago in France, and I’ve always been committed to that brand. Right now, I love RtA brand, I like Nike. I just
like an array. I love Neil Barrett. This year I bought my first piece of Gap in 20-some odd years. So it’s the high-low. I have Topman, and I wear Topman with Dior. I love the mix. Do you like to entertain at home? My partner and I have been together for 20-some odd years. I think it’s like 100 in gay years! We’ve always enjoyed entertaining. We bought our first Baccarat 28 years ago. We always like to have dinner parties. I love to have people over. We’re starting to entertain again. I love to bring different groups of people together and have interesting conversations. Our friends, I would say, are international. We have a group that, whether you’re American, Italian, French, it doesn’t matter, you come with a diverse background with topics to discuss. And the conversations are amazing. And we’ll sit around and have lots of wine, and I cook, so I’ll have a five- or six-course meal. One of my favorite things ever is to set a table. I don’t do it to impress, I do it because it brings me joy. What are you looking forward to this summer? We will be traveling. We’re starting to make plans. We’ll go spend time with family, who we haven’t seen in a year, in California. We’re going to go to Mexico with some friends to Playa del Carmen. We can’t wait to get to Europe soon. That’ll be fun! Everybody learned some lessons from the pandemic. What did you take away from this experience? I learned to appreciate being at home, my family, my friends, my partner—and how we stand by one another is super important and fun. I didn’t have challenges. It was joyful to have this time with my partner. Our lives have been go, go, go for 25 years. We had never been together for a year. Calm New York, quiet New York—I loved it.
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You’ve been pushing the concept that people should be using Baccarat every day and not just for special occasions. My first week, we had introduced a set of everyday Baccarat, which is a set of six glasses, and the intention was to use it every day for orange juice, water, whatever. I’m walking down Madison Avenue in my first week to catch the subway, and I walk past RIMOWA. Its luggage is expensive, and you spend anywhere between $500 and $1,000 on one piece. And you go on an airplane and you bring it back, and it’s beat up. And I can show you, the metal gets bent and everything, but I still buy it and I still use it. People say, “Oh, no, I have Baccarat, but I only save it for special occasions.” Why? “Because I’m afraid to break or chip it.” But you just spent 10 times that amount on a piece of luggage, and you weren’t afraid to damage it? Why aren’t we using our beautiful wine glass that costs $150? That week, I came home and I got rid of all my glasses. The only thing here is crystal. You can go through my cupboards to confirm that! Baccarat has had a successful year, which we aren’t hearing a lot these days from other companies. People being home has surely helped you, but what are the other factors that you attribute this success to? We’ve gotten support from France to do regional marketing. Some of our regional marketing is “The love of my light,” which was only for the U.S., and it was a focus on our lighting. People didn’t know that we have lamps and a huge array of candlesticks and votives. We focused on that and it exploded. The next one will be “The color of love,” which is focused on all our beautiful color products, but it also has a subliminal message that we want to show our support that love comes in all colors. We did this when we opened back up in July, and we had all come out of pandemic and France wanted to say “Stay home with Baccarat.” And we were like, “No! We don’t want to stay at home. We’re tired of being home.” And so we introduced “Bring Harmonie,” which is named after one of our patterns. But it was also about bringing joy to this world that we’re living in. We have to remember to focus on positive things and nice things, and stop being so set in our ways and so judgmental. What are some marketing moments you’re proud of? I’m excited about the food truck. I’m proud of some of the celebrity endorsements that we’ve developed and worked with, such as the Martha Stewart collaboration. I think working with the generous Kardashians is up there. They’ve been huge ambassadors for the brand for many, many years. They’re very special people and love the brand. That’s been nice. What are you doing with the family? Nothing, we’re just friends. I met Kris [Jenner] at an event and she loves Baccarat, so we’re fueling her passion for it. What about the other collabs? We did a marketing activation with Ines Di Santos for Bridal Fashion Week. Two or three years ago, we had her post-show event in our store. At the time, we were debuting a Baccarat shoe that was designed but never came to production. Recently on Instagram, Scott Campbell, who’s a tattoo artist in L.A., launched a set of glasses that he designed and we made for him, which we hope to sell in our boutique in the future. I love the creative ones. The Woodford Reserve bottle we did was super fun. It’s the first bottling
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ChicSIPS FOUR SEASONS Paul Chevalier (inset below) says that Rock Angel (pictured) is the optimum rosé for yearround enjoyment.
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By now, WHISPERING ANGEL is the first word in any rosé lover’s vocab. For those ready to amp up their experience, Rock Angel is like the more sultry cousin who’s come into town from their worldly travels, ready to teach you a thing or two about enjoying wine. THE DAILY joined PAUL CHEVALIER, global director of marketing at the brand’s wine producer Château d’Esclans, to jot down some tasting notes. By FREYA DROHAN
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PERFECT PAIRINGS Chevalier notes that Rock Angel’s characteristics make it a great accompaniment to most dishes.
Did you pick up any new hobbies in the past year? Well, I’ve been spending quite a bit of time up in the Pyrénées mountains, on the border between France and Spain, where I’m in the process of renovating an old farm. The new luxury in today’s world are these types of secluded places that remain authentic to their heritage…as long as you have good Wi-Fi reception, you can really be almost anywhere these days! How has business been? Wine was the one thing they didn’t take away from us! Yes, wine sales (and especially rosé sales) continued to grow during the pandemic. Mostly due to home consumption. As more and more people turned toward home cooking or ordering in, wine became a staple and a “comfort” element in many of our lives, more than ever before. What year did Rock Angel come on the scene? Our Rock Angel cuvée is only on its sixth vintage. It is a small production, so it’s really for people in the know about rosé. We want to be in the know! What do we need to know? There are a couple of key aspects about the Rock Angel brand. Firstly, the wine’s flavor profile is reflected in the
name, due to the rocky soils where grapes are sourced. This produces a characteristic called minerality—a sort of sharpness in the mid palate, which I love. A rosé with great fruit, structure, and body. Secondly, the wine has a bit of an attitude! It’s disruptive and edgy. As [founder] Sacha Lichine has often said, “It all started with a Whisper, but now it’s time to Rock!” Why are people such fans of Rock Angel over other rosés? The Rock Angel consumer is ready to take their rosé experience to the next level. They want something with more substance and higher vibrations. Where are they enjoying it? Rock Angel has really taken over the London “scene” over the past couple of years. Famous hot spots, such as COYA and Sexy Fish, pour it by the glass. Not to mention private clubs, such as Annabel’s and The Arts Club. The British are known for setting trends, especially with anything to do with rock! What foods are people pairing it with? Rock Angel is the perfect rosé to transition from day to night. It holds up well to more flavorful dishes. Personally, I’m a big fan of seafood and shellfish, so Rock Angel is my go-to oyster wine.
What do you think of the “rosé revolution”? Did Sacha Lichine always sense it was coming? The rosé revolution is far from over! Yes, Sacha had the flair and the vision to see this more than 15 years ago when we first began. Château d’Esclans will continue to be the leader in educating our consumers about rosé, which will fuel the category. What are you most proud of? The global success of Whispering Angel has changed the dynamics of Provence. We’re proud to partner with local growers in this great effort to continue to develop the rosé category, while focusing on the importance of biodiversity and sustainability. What do you think the next big trend in rosé drinking might be? The premiumization of the category. Rosé is also all about conviviality and sharing, especially with large format bottles, which is a great way to make new friends. This is the summer we’ve all been waiting for! Do you have any big plans? I’m looking forward to reuniting with dear friends and family again. #JoiedeVivre!
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JewelsduJOUR
Nicole Kidman
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18K YELLOW GOLD “FIRE” EAR CLIMBERS
Betteridge with her sister, Marie Burns
Designed by Fernando Jorge, $7,500
ROSE-CUT DIAMOND TRIPLE PEAR-DROP EARRINGS Designed as three nesting oval pear-shaped frame sets, $20,000
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Betteridge (left) with her husband, Win, and sons, Oliver and Hunter
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“FIVE BUCK” EARCLIPS coin featuring a Native American in a diamondaccented feathered war bonnet, $12,500
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GETTING TO
KNOW YOU...
NATALIE BETTERIDGE is part of a family of fifth-generation jewelers from the world-renowned Betteridge located in Palm Beach, Greenwich, Vail, and Aspen. Known for her exquisite taste, this mother of two has joined THE DAILY as a contributing editor to share her passion for jewelry. First, let’s get to know her a little better!
usually with a fun flourish. How would your best friend describe you? “Intelligent, sophisticated, comforting, and fun!” So says my twin sister and best friend, Marie. Style inspirations: Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn, Babe Paley, Slim Keith, and Gloria Guinness. Wardrobe staples: A pair of dark jeans, a crisp white button-down blouse, Chanel tweed skirt, linen…all summer long, ballet flats, and stylish sneakers. I’m currently loving On Cloud. How much jewelry do you own? Never enough, but plenty for now! What’s your most cherished piece of jewelry? Two pieces, one is a pendant that was made for me by David Michael, talented twin jewelers based in Australia. They painted my son’s eye onto a piece of mother-of-pearl, then set it behind an antique watch crystal, and added a beautiful diamond halo darkened
gold. My other cherished piece is a pair of sapphire hoops set in gold and copper, by Hemmerle. Favorite jewelry designers: Hemmerle, Viren Bhagat, Fernando Jorge, Verdura, JAR, Taffin, SABBA, vintage Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier, Bulgari, and Suzanne Belperron. What’s the first piece of jewelry you ever owned? A sapphire and diamond ring my mom had made for me, and an identical one for my sister, which she gave to us on our 16th birthday. Unfortunately, mine was accidentally dropped in a lake by a clumsy friend. My sister still has her’s though. What’s your motto or philosophy when it comes to jewelry? If you don’t love it immediately, don’t buy it. Stay away from trends. Quality is key, even if it’s a touch more expensive.
Where are your favorite places to shop in the Hamptons?
Where are your favorite places to shop in Greenwich?
Japan, Egypt, Thailand, Morocco, and Australia.
Betteridge, Hoagland’s (for home goods), Veronica Beard, Roundabout for vintage finds, and The Huntress in Pound Ridge.
What’s your motto?
Where are your favorite places to shop in Aspen?
What’s your most prized possession?
Gorsuch and Kemo Sabe.
My two beautiful boys, Hunter and Oliver.
Aerin, LoveShackFancy, and goop Sag Harbor.
Who is your favorite person to go shopping with and why? My twin sister, Marie, because we can be completely honest with each other and still have a fabulous time.
Where are your favorite places to get dressed up for? Dinner in New York City, our country club, and any sort of event or cocktail party, when those resume.
Who are your style inspirations? Nicole Kidman, Lauren Santo Domingo, and Gabriela Hearst.
Where are your favorite places to travel? In Europe, France and Italy.
What do you make sure you always pack? Good shoes for walking, extra contact lenses, a pretty patterned pashmina, and versatile jewelry.
Where in the world would you still like to go? “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”—Confucius
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SummerLOVIN’
BEST LIFE Ramy Brook Sharp is ready to celebrate life this summer—and she’s got the outfits to see her through.
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Say hello to one of the Hamptons’ newest retail tenants: Ramy Brook! The eponymous founder is thrilled to be popping up in Southampton for the first time, with a curated summer-centric store on Jobs Lane. It’s a full circle moment, too—as her longtime friend, jewelry designer Jennifer Miller, is conveniently located right next door! THE DAILY caught up with RAMY BROOK SHARP to get a sense of her fun-filled season ahead.
How have you been? Everything is going great! Things seem to have picked up in New York, and the weather is good again. The store is hopping, and the website is doing extremely well. It’s also nice to have our family around; we just celebrated Mother’s Day at my sister’s place. I feel super positive, and I’m looking forward to this summer. What are some positives from the past year, both professionally and personally? As a business, we’ve learned to adapt in different ways, which has been exciting. In the beginning, we
had to pivot and make choices about how to work and keep everything upbeat, positive, and rolling. That was a good lesson for everyone—figuring out how to overcome different challenges. I have an amazing team. I realized that before, but now I see exactly how dedicated and hardworking everyone is. We all have the same goal, and that’s growing the Ramy Brook brand. What was also nice for us was having the extra time to spend with the kids. We went back to basics, enjoying things like family dinners and game night. Before, life would have us so busy, and everyone was
running in so many directions. It was nice to take a step back and enjoy those moments. What’s one memory that stands out? There was a period when a few of the employees contracted COVID. It was right before Christmas, and I had no one to work the store. My older son was home from college, so he offered to help, with three of my nieces. Then my other son came and helped, along with three of my best friends’ daughters. It was unbelievable to me how everyone just happily rose to the occasion to help. They enjoyed it. It’s a family business, so it was
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ONE-STOP SHOP (Below left) The Ramy Brook pop-up at 28 Jobs Lane, Southampton, will carry fan favorites like dresses, separates, and swimwear; Brook Sharp with daughter Stevie.
fascinating and fun to have the younger generation come and take over. One of my nieces is going to come intern for us this summer after the experience! Your daughter, Stevie, seems to be becoming more involved as a face of the brand. Is she super into fashion? She’s in high school, and she’s busy. She’s amazing and gorgeous, inside and out. It’s always fun to do the mother/daughter photo shoots. A lot of our brand appeals to moms and daughters; it’s clothes they can share and borrow from each other’s closets. Stevie loves fashion in general. She has her own views on what’s comfortable and what’s in style—she’s in the process of starting her own brand! She’s very entrepreneurial. Tell us about the theme and vibe of your new Summer collection. Summer and Spring are two of my favorite designing seasons because the clothes are more lightweight and easy. I love color. We’re focusing a lot on bright and happy shades, like yellow, pink, and turquoise. The whole collection is meant to take you through so many parts of your life and from day to night. It’s meant to be a collection that when you put it on your body, you’re ready to go out and feel great about yourself! You’ve opened a pop-up in Southampton. What do we need to know? It’s the first time we’re doing it, and I’ve always wanted to, so I’m excited. A space became available next door to my friend Jennifer Miller. She’s been supportive since day one and has been instrumental. The pop-up is in a courtyard, so we’ve got lots planned. We’ll have musicians and an ice cream truck on some days; we’re going to have a lot of fun this summer! It’s going to be well-curated. We have everything for our girl—from full beach day looks to nighttime outfits and accessories. If you lose your luggage, come to us—we have everything! What are some of your favorite places in the Hamptons? I love the Mediterranean restaurant Calissa; the food is amazing and they have outdoor seating, so you feel like you’re in Europe. We’re always a big fan of The
Palm in East Hampton. We love a good steak, and I love that seven-layer carrot cake! I always go to Golden Pear after I work out and I get the No. 9. My husband, Rob, cooks a lot, so we’re fortunate enough that we have many dinners at our house. I like to set a pretty table and stay in and enjoy our family and friends. What else will you be up to this summer? I plan on going back and forth between the city and the Hamptons for May and June. Hopefully, I’ll be able to spend more time out there in July and August. What’s your favorite piece from the new collection, and how are you styling it for summer? One of my favorites is the Drew Mini Short. I always feel like I need a good pair of shorts or jeans to start my outfit, then we have so many amazing tops to team with them. The Drew Short comes in all the basic colors, and now in powder pink. They have gold buttons down the side, and they’re the perfect length— short but not too short, and they have a little stretch. I think the prints that we’ve picked out for this collection in general just scream summer, and I love that the dresses are long and flowy—I love a summer maxi! What’s new for the Ramy Brook brand? Swimwear has grown tremendously. Our cover-ups have always been successful, and at the end of 2019 we were approached by department stores to develop swimwear to go with them. For every swimwear style, we have a cover-up to match. We’ve particularly seen a big increase in one-pieces! The customers love them. Are you excited to get dressed up again? I can’t wait to dress up. I’m already planning all my outfits for the holiday weekends. I’m excited to wear heels, dresses, and jumpsuits, and style them with jewelry. We’re seeing a demand for more formalwear and occasionwear dresses than we have in the past. I think it’s a good sign. Everyone is out, they’re celebrating weddings and showers and graduation parties. I’m really looking forward to celebrating life this summer!
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Retail HEAVEN
RESORT Curio at Faena Bazaar is quickly becoming known for its vacationwear from brands like Carolina K (left).
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There’s shopping, then there’s experiencing what Curio at Faena Bazaar has to offer. From fashion to food and one-of-a-kind finds, the 20,000-squarefoot store’s strength lies in its incredible offering of 250-plus brands, including Zimmermann, Linda Farrow, Gul Hurgel, Cire Trudon, and Hunting Season. Curated by retail veterans DANIELLE LICATA and JEFF LASOTA, here are all the reasons you need to star it on your map ahead of your next Miami trip. By FREYA DROHAN
corners change each month. Right now, we have several spaces that draw crowds, including our Youth Concept Gallery [focused on inner-city artists] and our Morphew Vintage lobby. Next month, we launch CasaCasa home, which has a lot of people excited! Whose style has been inspiring you? Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Her style is elevated and effortless but always with a subtle touch of sexiness. We represent her shoe collaboration with Gia Couture in our showroom! What’s in your current wardrobe rotation? My Chufy jumpsuit, Gia Couture double-strap nude heels, cozy Kimberly Taylor sets, and Dior sneakers. Jeff is loving the new Officine Générale, Greg Lauren, Les Tien, and Frenckenberger. We’re obsessed with sets, which we custom make with several brands— Marrakshi Life, Kimberly Taylor, and Andión. What brands are you excited to dress up in for summer? We’re extra excited for the return of going out, especially thanks to Officine Générale for menswear and In the Mood for Love, a brand from Turkey that is known for casual sequins and cool party clothes. On the other end of the spectrum, we love the quiet luxury of brands like Le Kasha and Rosetta Getty, who do sophisticated but sexy so effortlessly.
DREAM TEAM Danielle Licata and Jeff Lasota (above) mined their lengthy experience in fashion and retail to conceptualize Curio at Faena Bazaar.
What do you think the future of retail will look like? We believe that travel retail and experiential retail will continue to trend upward, even in challenging times. When you travel, you have a different headspace and often the things you buy are part of the memories you take home. We like the store to feel like a place where you hang out, learn, discover, and leave happy because you’re bringing a little taste of the district home.
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How did Curio at Faena Bazaar come about? Danielle Licata: Our joint experiences at brands like Stella McCartney and Belstaff led us here today. Jeff then went on to open a showroom and work with amazing brands and talents such as Kayne West and Johanna Ortiz, while I was president at Informa. We collaborated on a Coterie pop-up at Faena Bazaar, which was the impetus to seeing the opportunity this building possessed. Curio started off as a business-tobusiness showroom. When Alan Faena approached us about curating his incredibly luxe retail space “the Bazaar,” we knew it was a way to make some magic. How do you select your brands? For us, product is paramount. We believe style is way more important than brand names, which is why more than half of the store is discovery-based, supporting smaller lines. We used COVID to do research and took leaps of faith buying new brands over Zoom! We have a complete offering of price points and styles, but we have a distinct curation of resortwear and are becoming known for this category. What does the retail experience look and feel like? It’s an ever-evolving retail space and no two visits will feel the same. New apparel and accessories arrive daily and pop-ups, events, and new focus
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TeaTIME SPIRIT OF SAG Chris Coffee is creating an experience that honors the rich history of Sag Harbor.
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Sage & Madison, the brainchild of local entrepreneur CHRIS COFFEE, is a charming and quaint retreat in Sag Harbor village that pays homage to the past while looking toward the future. The historical property encompasses chic guest suites for short stays and a high-end gift shop meets coffee spot, which is curated with finds from far and wide. THE DAILY caught up with the man behind the magic over a cup of his favorite Mariage Frères tea to get the lowdown. By FREYA DROHAN Photography by DOUG YOUNG
Tell us where it all began! I hail from the Midwest. I’m from Michigan. I was a professional ballet dancer; during my career, I performed with the New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera. Then I went into fashion, and produced Heatherette’s New York Fashion
Week shows, choreographing and staging the ballet and the dance at the beginning of many of their famous shows. I opened up Gotham Beauty Lounge overlooking Bryant Park, where we did a lot of editorial and a lot of celebrities. It led me to create my own cosmetics line, Coffeeface™.
What first drew you to Sag Harbor? I have a house in Sag and have been coming out here for many years. The town still has a quaint feel; it hasn’t been taken over by huge brands. Sag has a tradition of artists and writers coming out here, too. Hurd Hatfield, the star of The Picture of Dorian Gray, lived in the town for many years. How did Sage & Madison come to be? I have a passion for travel and unique things. Being an artist, I find beauty in old things, and I think the quality and creativity in things from history is unrivaled. With everything going on in the past year, I wanted to create a brand that was historical in nature and honored the neighborhood, while taking a new and fresh approach. The property was built in 1797. I kept walking by, and it was closed to the public. I felt the need to open it, and I wanted to pay homage to the past owners and bring together local and artisanal goods.
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TRANSPORTING While designing the serene interiors, Coffee wanted the space to feel like a relaxing retreat.
The name, of course, is inspired by the cross streets. What can visitors expect? There’s nothing in Sag like it, where you can have a cup of high-end tea and relax and talk to a friend. It’s a unique and transporting experience on an historical property, whether you’re here for a short-term stay or to enjoy locally made scones and a coffee in the garden. Tell us about The Barn. It’s a shop to buy hostess gifts, special pieces of furniture, and unique finds. It’s very well-curated. We have fresh flowers, local honey and pies, and cards with original art. Most things, like our sweatshirts and pet toys, are made in the area. We have a lot of highend European imports, such as Mariage Frères tea, Johnstons of Elgin cashmere, and Simone Crestani’s Italian blown glass. We also stock Les Indiennes linens from the Hudson Valley—Anna Wintour is a fan! What has the response been like in the community? It’s been great; I’m a little overwhelmed! But it’s been a positive experience. In a time of need, how can you not love that we carry cashmere, chocolate, and tea? All things that are cozy and make you feel warm inside! But we do it with a unique and artisanal approach. What are the rooms in the property like? When I decorated the house, I wanted to mix eclectic Sag Harbor style with fresh gardenia. Green is a happy color, and I felt it was important to make this experience a happy one. Ivy is our logo because there’s ivy all over the property, so you’ll see lots of ivy accents. We have Ralph Lauren bedding, Shifman
luxury mattresses, SFERRA bath towels, Nespresso coffee makers, wine fridges, and amenities like cable TV, Internet, irons, and safes. We also have beautiful, apothecary-style Acqua dell’Elba soaps and shampoo. It’s a place you want to stay to experience all Sag Harbor has to offer; we’re so close to everything, but a step away, which makes things peaceful. Can you tell us about the clientele? Everyone has been by, including Mariska Hargitay, Don Lemon, Candace Bushnell, Lisa Perry, Cristina Cuomo, and Anne Keating, who did PR for Bloomingdale’s. Do you have summer programming coming up? There will be a slew of fun store events that we host in the summer, such as some art-related things with local artists and artisans, and events with some of the brands we cover. We’re big into outdoor entertaining, floral, and gardening; we’re all about everything that makes you happy in life—plants, pottery, and tea! What does a perfect day in Sag Harbor look like for you? Well, I’d wake up…and stroll down to Sage & Madison and get myself some Sey coffee. It’s a small village, and it’s important that we support one another, so I go to all the other stores to shop. Some of my favorites are Joey Wölffer, Ryland Life Equipment, and In Home—I think they all have great stuff. Some of my favorite places for food are DOPO La Spiaggia and Il Cappuccino. I also like going to Tutto il Giorno [the restaurant of Gabby Karan de Felice, daughter of Donna Karan] for a glass of wine and some appetizers.
Before we go, tell us about your cosmetics line, Coffeeface™? I launched it in March. I got into it from my relationships within fashion. It’s the first three-inone pad of its kind—an exfoliator on one side and a serum on the other. It’s super COVID-friendly because it’s individually wrapped, and it has manuka honey in it, so it’s antibacterial. It’s perfect for makeup prep and for travel. Cara Delevingne just posted about us on Instagram, and Kelly Osbourne and Lydia Hearst are fans. We sell it in the store and online at coffeeface.com!
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Saunders’ broker ED BRUEHL is a straight shooter when it comes to answering your questions about the Hamptons real estate market. He tells THE DAILY about his unconventional and refreshing approach to navigating buying and selling in one of the world’s most desirable locations. By EDDIE ROCHE
How did you end up in real estate? I originally was on Wall Street, and we came out here to get [my wife] Mariah to start a private school here. I loved selling stocks and bonds, but there’s nothing like selling land. It was way easier to wrap my arms around my love of land. I’ve become an absolute land freak. I do believe it’s about the love of land here. Everyone thinks it’s about the rich people and fancy houses and lifestyle, but I totally disagree. It’s about the light, the land, and the ocean. Those are the three things people come for and the rest is the result of those things. What has been the biggest change in the market this past year? Before COVID, we were a little stale. After the Clinton/Trump election and even going into it, there was a lot of fear and anxiety in the market. When Trump won, a majority of the people who live in my world were uncomfortable and they weren’t active. It hurt us. People forget about those two or three years. We were flat. People still rented and bought houses, but we weren’t appreciating. The market doesn’t go
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down here. When COVID hit, people wanted out of the city and couples moved out. Instead of renting a $100,000-a-year house, the same house is worth $200,000 post-COVID. There is low inventory. People wish they had bought something two years ago. The market has blown up. Everything has a bidding war on it. Only the good buyers are getting stuff. Is it softening? No! Has it been fun for you? I love it. I love what I do. I found joy in serving families who want to live out here. People do what I did after 9/11—come here, land, get situated, and build. What I didn’t love is some of the hard-core dugin NIMBYs, who have driven local politics here for the past 10, 20, 30 years. As a result of this exodus from the city and influx of new folks, we have new blood looking at new problems with new eyes. That’s massive for me. When I came, I was outnumbered. “You can’t do that, you can’t do this.” Those are the rules. Why can’t we have dining on the outside sidewalks in the villages? Now the place is packed and can’t we ask?
Why can’t we get more out of our community? I feel like there’s new blood in the community that cares not just about the summer. That’s massive! Do you think Hamptons homeowners should sell now? You should never sell Hamptons real estate. The only mistake I’ve made as a broker for my clients and customers is suggesting they sell. It’s an appreciating asset with an abnormally high rental income— abnormally high, not just locally, globally. It’s ridiculous. Who ever gets $200,000 for a year-round four-bedroom okay rental house? It’s silly! But there’s no real quality inventory out here to rent. I say turn it into an LLC, get a caretaker, and rent it! Buy a house as your primary with that as an investment in your portfolio. It works over and over. What areas are great for a long-term investment? That’s a hamlet question. Sag Harbor and Montauk have overappreciated in the past few years. Now with the COVID premium, they didn’t perform as well as East Hampton and Southampton village, which were kind of overlooked as Sag Harbor and Montauk were on a tear. The demand for East Hampton as a hamlet is the highest of any rental hamlet in the Hamptons. North West Woods is another example of an area with value. People have kids, they want an acre, they want more privacy. It’s a sweet spot. Is it still possible to get a decent rental in June? There’s always ways to get a fair rental, but I do think the brokerages have been matched by Airbnb and Vrbo. If you’re looking for a full-summer rental, you have to be selective and work at it. If you’re looking for a few weekends, Airbnb and Vrbo are terrific. There are tons of people out here who don’t want to rent out their place for the full summer, but they’ll give it up for a few weeks. Those listings come on quite regularly. Stay actively looking. What’s the best advice you have for a first-time buyer? The average mistake of the first-time home buyer
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is thinking you have to have all your ducks lined up before you bid. They wait on opportunities, thinking they need to spend those six or seven weeks with their bankers getting their ducks in a row, and that’s not how most investors or savvy buyers do it. They just bid. They’ll go out and see six houses. They like two houses, they bid on two of them. It takes time to get the contract out, weeks to get the appraisal,
inspection. Most people miss a deal they want when they should have been bidding. We’re not asking people to lie and be a $1 million buyer when they aren’t. You know what you are. Most first-time home buyers are way more solid than they think they are. Is there a good time of year to buy in the Hamptons? When you’re ready to buy! Don’t let the market dictate. In the past, there maybe weren’t transactions
in November and December, but the bonus money comes out in February and March. People want to be ready by May so they can enjoy the summer. That was the old theory. It probably still holds, but I never really bought it. There’s always a good time to buy, and it’s when you’re hustling. If you’re waiting for that good time, you’re better off just paying attention to the market with a good broker. Commit to a good broker. Get to know every listing in your price range. The good time is when you’ve given it the time. What do you think it’s like to work with you? It’s fun! I’m super transparent. It’s a lot of work buying a house. You have to do your half of the deal. It’s not just, Ed’s going to show you five houses and you’ll buy one of them. That ship has so sailed! The people I work with know what they want. They’re super smart. They don’t know real estate like I do, but they know markets and math. What do you personally love about the area? The land! I was always attracted to exurbias when I learned what that word meant. I wasn’t a suburb guy; I loved living in the city. But when we came to where we were going to raise our kids, I wanted to be beyond the suburbs to some special place that had better surfing, better hiking, better golf. We wanted to get past the suburbs, and we did. It has this special vibe. Long beach walks with my wife, who is now the founder of Playful Learning Studio in East Hampton, are heaven. Do you have a favorite spot out East? It depends on what we’re doing. I love to watch the sun set. If you go to Indian Wells and you walk west, there’s nobody there. It’s the craziest thing ever. You can go for an hour one way and an hour the other way and see eight people. Stand up paddling in Cedar Point is Pirates of the Caribbean cool! It’s picture perfect! People think the Hamptons is overcrowded! Get out of the car!
EAST HAMPTON ABODE Built in 1902, four bedrooms, three baths, pool, 1,849 square feet, $4,695,000
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Meet RANDI BALL, Corcoran power agent and loyal Amagansett local. Ball and her husband, Steven, decamped to Amagansett full-time 12 years ago in pursuit of “something new”—and they found it in abundance in the charming beachside town. The mom of two has noticed an inf lux of city folks and young families making a permanent move Out East in the past year. With that in mind, we called her to find out her go-to hidden gems, which probably won’t remain a secret for much longer! By FREYA DROHAN
How do you like to spend your mornings? I always start my day with some kind of exercise. I appreciate the beauty of Amagansett so much, so one of my favorite things to do is to meet my friends after school drop-off for a long walk. These are my girlfriends whom I met as soon as I moved. They are a big reason why I was, and am, so happy living here. What made you fall in love with Amagansett, and what should people know? When we moved here, we were an anomaly, but we were welcomed. Back then, it was unusual to move from Manhattan to Amagansett. But with COVID, there’s been an increase in new families in the area, and it’s no longer strange to live here full-time. This definitely changed my sleepy town, both in season
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and off season, in many ways. Amagansett might have seemed too far and too boring for most, but now it’s definitely the place to be! Where will we find you on an average day? When I’m not running around from town to town showing homes, I stay local. If I’m not at a dinner party with friends, then we often find ourselves at [Mexican restaurant] Coche Comedor. On a perfect summer day, it’s all about The Clam Bar. You want me to share one of my Amagansett secrets? When the lines at Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee are punishing, Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese Shop has no lines and pretty great coffee! They also have the best panini sandwiches. These days, Amagansett is not just the town known for the Stephen Talkhouse music
TREASURES From Balsam Farms (above) to clean beauty boutique Botanica Bazaar, (left), Randi Ball (inset) is passionate about supporting small local businesses.
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venue—but the Talkhouse will always remain our No. 1 treasure. What other small businesses do you love to support? For lunch, Amber Waves makes beyond fabulous meals from locally grown ingredients. I can (and do!) spend hours in the spring and summer going from Amber Waves Farm to Balsam Farms. Any real Amagansett girl knows that Vicki’s Veggies fruit and veg stand is a lifesaver, too. I’m in so much awe that I’m even attempting a cut flower and herb garden of my own—another first for this Hamptonite! Any favorite boutiques in the area? I support shopping locally, and anyone who knows me knows I love to shop! Ganeaux and Tina the Store get me every time. For bedding, French Presse cannot be beat. But where I have no self-control is the clean beauty store and wellness boutique, Botanica Bazaar. I also like to spend time in my friend Heidi Hume’s new shop, Sunshine. It really does feel like sunshine inside! What’s a great thing about living in Amagansett full-time? To be near water in all seasons is a gift. The ocean air is so healing, especially in the dark of winter. I quickly became the poster child for Amagansett and was often asked to speak with families contemplating the big move. To prove my love of this life, I even got two dogs! Why is Amagansett ideal for families? I’ve loved raising my boys—who are now 13 and 17—in Amagansett—and they’ve loved it as well. They grew up playing outside, understanding the fundamentals of farming and fishing, and their playground was the beach. They both have the greatest friends; there’s a crazy bond when you go to an elementary school with an average of 12 kids per grade! It’s a known fact that Amagansett kids take care of each other forever. There is an overwhelming sense of pride I feel being a part of this particular community and so do my kids. I’ve always loved the consistency of knowing that each Friday after school, my group of friends and our kids would gather at one house until late in the evening. Life just became so easy and fun! What drew you to purchasing your home out here? We’ve lived here full-time for 12 years, but my husband and I originally purchased this property 22 years ago while dating. While it was not my dream home, it was absolutely my dream location. Being from the city, driving was not my forte, so walking proximity to the ocean and being close to a town was super important. I was looking for a low-key beachy vibe, and I only wanted to buy in the dunes. I saw two homes and purchased one my first day out. After we had our first baby, we undertook a huge expansion and renovation with Bates Masi Architects. Now, 15 years later, we’re doing it again with Grayson Jordan and Eleanor Donnelly. I can never move from “my spot”—I tell all my buyers, “Let’s find your spot and stick a flag in it.” What should people know about the real estate market right now? This year is proving to be another booming real estate market Out East, and I’m having a great year so far. If you ask me what’s in fashion, I’d say anything goes. We’re becoming more of an eclectic community. The fun part is finding the right fit for each individual, in terms of lifestyle, because each town feels so different. Going through the education process with a new buyer is what I love most. Location means different things to different people. And my location has always been Amagansett.
“To be near water in all seasons is a gift. The ocean air is so healing, especially in the dark of winter.”—Randi Ball
COAST WITH THE MOST Even 22 years ago, Ball was determined to purchase her Amagansett home by the beach. “I tell all my buyers, ‘Let’s find your spot and stick a flag in it,’ ” she says.
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HAPPY feet After a year in f lats, New Yorkers’ feet are in for a treat with the opening of MANOLO BLAHNIK stores in East Hampton and on Madison Avenue. We thought this was a perfect time to get on the phone with Mr. Blahnik to discuss how he got through the past year, why he doesn’t want to be called a legend, and his lifelong adoration of New York City. By EDDIE ROCHE
How has the past year been for you? It was like a month because I didn’t see anyone and every day was the same. I was fortunate to have the manufacturers [working] to do the samples. Every day was torture with Zoom! Hours and hours! I was very busy. I think I had a little bit of a better time than others because I had time to do the work quietly without being pushed too much. But it’s been horrific. I don’t know if we’ll see that in your lifetime again. I hope not. How were you able to stay creative? I’ve always got ideas. For creativity, I have to edit myself sometimes. It didn’t affect my creativity. But I hadn’t seen anyone for one year because I had some kind of pneumonia in 2018 and had a problem with my lungs. My doctor said I could not get out. I learned a lot of patience. I was a very impatient person and I’m not any longer. Well, I am! How did you keep busy? Do you know what saved my year? The Criterion Collection. After I worked all day and the Zoom nonsense, at night I’d have hours and hours of Criterion channel. They have wonderful movies by [directors] Bimal Roy and Satyajit Ray and movies like Dodes’ka-den. Criterion to me is academic. It’s my salvation! It’s not television. It’s for people who love movies, and I love movies! What are you looking forward to this summer? My dogs! One of my Labradors had six babies, so I’m going to have seven dogs this summer. As soon as I can I want to travel, but I cannot go to my place in the Canary Islands because everything is locked down. It’s not like New York or even London. You still have to be
careful! Don’t be too confident. Alber Elbaz had two COVID vaccinations and he died. It’s strange. What are your memories of Alber? We used to meet at a place that doesn’t exist anymore, Conran’s in the Michelin House [in London]. My last memory of him was such a lovely afternoon. Fun! And he was very intelligent. He was witty and quick! I’m a little bit quick, so we got on very well. What do you think fashion is going to look like moving forward? A return to the Roaring Twenties? I don’t know about the Roaring Twenties because I wasn’t there, but I’ve read a lot! I was talking to a friend of mine and she said you don’t know the amount of people who are desperate to get their hands on beautiful clothes. I’m not taking about nonsense from H&M. I’m talking about dresses. Things you invest in and buy and have for years. My thing is make less but better quality. Young kids, like the daughters of my customers, think in this way. They want to get dressed again. They can’t wait to be glamorous. Women love to be beautiful. After a year of solitude and sadness, it’s a desire. It’s like a necessity to buy beautiful stuff. Women couldn’t shop in stores this past year… They prefer to buy stuff this way! People are dying to come back to shops. We opened our shop in London recently and we had people waiting outside. People need to see it and try it and talk to the salespeople. Nobody can take that away from people. The whole system of buying and selling is changing. It’s important to have technology; it’s marvelous. But don’t forget tradition. You can combine both of them beautifully. People want to touch it and smell it.
You’re opening a pop-up in the Hamptons. And a Madison Avenue store, which is quite pretty. Much prettier than the old one. I’m so excited about that store! New York will always be New York. People are saying New York is so quiet, but it’s quiet because we have a terrible pandemic in the world. It will be okay again! I’m optimistic like that. The essence of New York is excitement, and you can’t take that away from people. In the ’50s, you had excitement about literature; in the ’60s, you had fashion. Everything is going to change, but yes it’s another kind of excitement! New York will always be New York. I have an affection for the city. I was there in ’70s. In the ’80s, it wasn’t safe, it was filthy, even like that I adore it. How involved are you in the creation of the stores? All of them I wanted different. The Paris one I did completely on my own. I intervene, but I don’t follow the whole thing. This is the first time we’ve done it by Zoom. Everything is being done like that. I’m getting the sense you’re not loving Zoom! It’s a little bit of torture, but I do it. I belong to another generation! My nature is very chameleon. I adapt to everything, but I find it nerve-racking. Any time you need to sneeze, you have to say excuse me to all these different people. I watched Manolo: The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards, the 2017 documentary on your life again recently. I’m not mad about that documentary. They cut it wrong. It’s fine. Sometimes I don’t recognize myself in it. I look like God knows what. If you like it, fine! I liked it! We learn in the film that you like rituals. What rituals remain a part of your life now? I don’t mean rituals like going to mass every Sunday. I did that as a young boy and I hated it. My rituals are a different kind. I have time to read; I have time to go to theater and movies. Every day I watch two or three movies. I always have my bloody tea at the same time in the afternoon. In the mornings, I have my coffee. I’m a victim of grooming. I have to be perfectly groomed. You come off as quite humble. I am. Why should I not be humble? Humility is a must in everybody. You’re considered a legend in fashion… I’m not dead yet. A legend? Really? I don’t want to be a legend yet! Is your job harder or easier now? Harder now. I demand too much of myself. How do you want the company to move into the future? I want to be loyal and give customers what they want from me. I want to be myself. I want the company to be that way, too. I don’t think about the future too much. The future is tomorrow. I live in the now.
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