FEBRUARY / MARCH 2021
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What You
SHOP
What You
EAT
What’s Ahead
& What You
NEED
Right Now!
THE JOYS of SPRING [with DONATELLA VERSACE]
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LUXURY
Musts
LOUIS VUITTON at Esplanade Palm Beach
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It’s time to shimmer and shine, thanks to Nicolas Ghesquière’s magpie-style silver suit. Channel the disco ball vibes with metallic arm candy, or pack a punch in jeweltoned emerald green accents.
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GUCCI
at Esplanade Palm Beach Minimalism? We don’t know her. More is more in Alessandro Michele’s world, and we’re taking OTT styling notes. Florals on f lorals, clashing prints, and contrasting colors—the rules are, there are no rules!
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LIZZI’S
WELCOME
LUST-
TO PB!
HAVES!
We’re about to see a lot more of Sylvester Stallone and his genetically blessed daughters Sophia, Sistine, and Scarlet. The family just snapped up a 13,000-square-foot $35 million beachfront gated estate, which boasts seven bedrooms, two guesthouses, and a spa. See you around town, Sly!
Satiating my European fashion cravings in PB at Amina Rubinacci and Altona with gorgeous, layerable pieces for instant chic. Hoping Cupid brings me pavé
diamond hoop earrings from Tamara Comolli. Whether you’re in a bikini or rocking a Birkin, they’re perfect with everything. Wearing my heart on my sleeve by embroidering my hubby’s and children’s initials on my new Leret Leret cashmere sweater. Channeling my inner la boheme, thanks to my favorite Hamptons tastemaker Joey Wölffer’s pop-up at The Colony.
HAPPY (ALMOST) SPRING, DARLINGS! It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, and we’re feeling good! What a delight it is to bring you our first joyous issue of 2021—with lots more to follow! As we look forward to a stylish season, our pages are overf lowing with all the happenings you need to know about in Palm Beach, Miami, NYC, the Hamptons, and beyond. This year, we’re delighted to welcome our chic friends in Aspen to THE DAILY community, too. Mask up and enjoy!
Gros bisous! xx LIZZI BICKFORD MEADOW
Indulging in timeless tableware pieces for my dining room. I’m loving
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Christofle’s Mood collection in gold. Accessorizing with the latest drop from Lele Sadoughi—birthstonethemed embellished headbands. Ps. They’re selling out fast!
PANERAI Luminor Due wristwatch, $18,400 JACQUES MARIE MAGE Aragon precious metal sunglasses, $895
LIZZI’S LOOK!
Whether WFH or OOO, I’m investing in a luxe set and leaning into accessories that stand the test of time.
TO KNOW!
EMILY
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NOMINEE!?
Our new obsession Adesuwa Aighewi has modeled for everyone from Chanel to Childish Gambino!
1. The Midwestern/African model’s
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roots are Chinese, Nigerian, and Thai.
2. Aighewi’s parents are scientists, and she originally got into modeling to earn money for a NASA internship.
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3. The 28-year-old has written for The Guardian and Vogue about diversity issues in fashion and created a short film about Muslim women for LOVE. 4. She has starred in two Childish Gambino music videos: “Bonfire” and “Heartbeat.” 5. The 5-foot-10 beauty was dubbed by i-D magazine as someone who has “captured fashion’s imagination.”
AKRIS Small horsehair handbag, $3,990
The Golden Globes are back on February 28th on NBC, with co-hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler returning. This year’s nominations got everyone’s gowns in a twist with the nod for not-exactly-LOL Emily in Paris for Best Comedy TV Series. At least actress Lily Collins won’t look like le plouc on the virtual red carpet! But they did get one nom right for Schitt’s Creek. How we miss the Rose fam!
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SPRING 2021
THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
While Jason Wu and Rebecca Minkoff are having IRL shows and presentations, most designers are showing digitally from February 14-17. Think: Nicole Miller, Anna Sui, Badgley Mischka, Jonathan Simkhai, and Tom Ford. Meanwhile, the likes of Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon, Coach, Ulla Johnson, Christian Siriano, Gabriela Hearst, Altuzarra, and Thom Browne will show throughout the month. Are you keeping up?
Brandusa Niro Editor in Chief, CEO
Chief Content Officer Eddie Roche
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK IS A GO, so says CFDA
Chairman Tom Ford, who has intriguingly renamed it American Collections Calendar. Declaring that it’s out with the old and in with the new, the rebrand allows designers to show what, when, and how they want. Okay then! And speaking of new, while we still miss Fred’s fries, Barneys is back, thanks to permanent pop-ups at select Saks.
DATES TBD! The Q on everyone’s lips: When will the likes of Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, and Brandon Maxwell show? Answers on a postcard, please.
WE
INDYA!
Tommy Hilfiger has revealed its sunny new global S/S ’21 campaign, fronted by actors and activists Indya Moore and Jameela Jamil. Doesn’t it just spark joy?
DAILY
DOUBLE! KATE BOGUCHARSKAIA + KENDALL JENNER
Palm Beach Editor in Chief/President Lizzi Bickford Meadow
WHO SAID IT?
Creative Director Dean Quigley Fashion Editor Freya Drohan Editors-at-Large Charlotte Bickley and Sophie Bickley Contributing Editor Sophie Sumner Copy Editor Joseph Manghise
“Carrying around a little rolled-up yoga rug? New York used to be much more fashionable than that.”
Imaging Specialist Nola Romano
KARL OR FRAN? SEE BELOW
Chief Marketing Officer Alex Dickerson Fashion Publishing Director Monica Forman Marketing Manager Nandini Vaid Digital Operations Daniel Chivu
FAMILY VALUES!
Manufacturing Operations Michael Esposito Amy Taylor
WITH JOJA
How are you spending Fashion Month? Jasmine Tookes: Watching virtual presentations from my couch! I love dressing up for Fashion Week, but I’m kind of excited to just be in sweatpants and enjoy from afar. What shows are you looking forward to watching digitally? Josephine Skriver: Moschino—always so fun, extra, and creative. What Spring trend is exciting you? Tookes: Florals! I feel like that never dies. I’m such a girly girl and love to get dolled up in anything colorful. Skriver: I’ve been wearing so much black in New York, so I’m ready for color, especially bright and joyful yellow. Are you missing IRL events? Tookes: I miss seeing my friends! It’s good for people to step back and take a break, but a part of me loves the craziness. Skriver: It’s been way too long. I miss my fashion family! I’m hoping we can get together again soon.
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PULLING
SOME STRINGS! We were wondering how Jeremy Scott’s ahh-mazing Moschino marionette show would come to life in an ad campaign. Enter: Bella and Irina, taking our breath away as the prettiest puppets imaginable!
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THE FUTURE OF FASHION! WITH FASHION FINANCIER GARY WASSNER What’s the best lesson of the past year? How to live with less! What does fashion need to recover? Patience, cooperation, and understanding from the entire supply chain. What’s keeping you optimistic? Consumer demand for fashion. I expect the floodgates to open up once people are safe and ready to emerge from this cocoon of uncertainty. With a new administration in DC and
multiple vaccines, that emergence is no longer an “if ” but a “when.’” How do you predict people will dress? I expect we’ll start seeing “luxe comfort clothing” dominate initially. Cashmeres and other soft, easy-fitting fabrics. New designers to know? Rokh, Chopova Lowena, Petar Petrov, Peter Do, Nicholas Daley, and Minju Kim. It’s an exciting time for fashion, despite all the challenges and roadblocks!
ON THE COVER Hailey Bieber, photographed by Mert & Marcus. Courtesy Versace.
ANSWER: FRAN LEBOWITZ
A MODEL MOMENT!
NoHo loft for an idyllic life on the family farm in Pennsylvania! She told Vogue that she asked close friend Blake Lively for advice on raising baby Khai away from the public eye. “I see her kids blossom in a really different way,” Hadid said of Lively’s girls. Brava, mamas!
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FashionablyFIT SKATE STARS Who better to model the new activewear offering than team Nicole Miller (right) and the designer herself (inset)?
MOVE IT
LIKE MILLER
You’ll find her everywhere from the ski slopes to spin class, so it makes sense that NICOLE MILLER’s latest foray is into activewear. She launched the new fitness-oriented category in January, and people are already going wild for pieces like crop tops, bike shorts, and rash guards in the brand’s signature prints. THE DAILY caught up with the designer to get the lowdown.
Was this new category always in the works? I was always developing the cashmere line, and the separates have been doing super well. I think maybe it’s because the world has been getting more casual! We got our first casualwear delivery right after the pandemic started, so we were all ready to go, but it was more loungewear than athletic. Then we started doing things that people wanted, like Lycra tops with built-in bras. We’ve already sent a bunch to different girls to try out, like roller skaters and skateboarders. The prints feel familiar to the brand. There’s the leopard, evil eye, and Hamsa hand. We did lots of tie-dyes and camo, too. They’re all classics for me. I’ve done them forever, and I’m always trying to reinvent them in some way! This year, we’ll have a planet and spaceship in rhinestones. For the activewear, there’s going to be a delivery every month and a new print every month. We see that you and your team are very active on Instagram! The staff I have now is very athletic. We just went to a trapeze school, and ice-skating, and rock climbing.
Over the years, I’ve done a lot with my team. We used to do all that fun stuff. I even took them to Universal Studios before! It’s good bonding time with them. Next up, we’re going snowboarding in New Jersey. We need to come work for you! Everyone knows that you love all types of sports… Yes, I love skiing, wakeboarding, ice-skating. I’ve done all those things. Back when roller skating was the in thing, in the late ’70s and early ’80s at The Roxy, I’d be there! Are there any fitness classes you usually like? I like Flywheel. I was doing that all summer in the parking lot at their East Hampton location. I haven’t felt like going to an indoor gym yet. Everyone swears by Melissa Wood Health, so maybe I’ll try that. Did you make any other New Year’s resolutions? I feel like I should maybe do a little more weight lifting. Did you make any fashion-related ones? Do you miss getting dressed up? Not really. I haven’t worn a dress to work all year! Last summer in the Hamptons, I would wear a dress if I was going to a restaurant. But it’s stressful getting
dressed up for black-tie events, so it’s been a bit of a relief now that I don’t have to go! Fashion Week is just around the corner. Are you going to do a digital show this year? For Pre-Fall and Resort, we always do presentations in the showroom, come up with a cool backdrop, and photograph them, so we’re able to adapt to this way of showing. For Spring, we chose the Chateau Marmont as the theme. I’m not into doing a big production this season. We still don’t have our final idea…and we’re shooting in two weeks! You love to travel. Where is next on your list when it’s safe to do so again? Interestingly enough, I’ve been invited to a private island off the Bahamas called Kamalame Cay. It sounds like Kamala Harris! I’m going to go with a friend of mine for four nights. Any other goals for 2021? It’s a challenge. We’re selling separates, knitwear, and casualwear now, but no dresses. It’s going to come back though, so I gotta be ready and make sure I have enough dresses!
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FashionLEGEND
BETTER
The legendary DONATELLA VERSACE, perhaps one of the most universally known and adored figures in the fashion landscape, has had to adapt to a new world just like everyone else. With a buzzier-than-ever Spring collection on the way and the launch of the It bag of the season, she took the challenge head on. She tells THE DAILY what’s ahead, the valuable lessons of the past year, and her take on the current crop of supermodels. By EDDIE ROCHE
First, let’s talk about Versace’s Spring 2021 collection. Why did you want to play with the concept of Medusa? The Medusa has not only become synonymous with Versace, but most importantly, it’s about what she represents. Mythologically, the Medusa self-conceals so much of the complexity and passion of humankind. I see the Versace woman as a modern-day Medusa, all with their many faces that can be drastically different from the other. For the S/S ’21 show, I wanted to bring in and onto the catwalk all of my “Medusas,” a group of powerful women that has unique differences and personalities that can be expressed, not only by the
way they decide to dress but mostly by the way they act. I wanted Spring 2021 to be a season of change and dreams for all men and women. How would you describe the modern Medusa? She is powerful, confident, not afraid to show her inner self through her style choices. She is bewitching at first sight. It’s not just a matter of how she looks, but more importantly her attitude. She has a voice. For me, she represents fearlessness, power, and strength. How was the Medusa first introduced to Versace? My brother [Gianni Versace] chose the Medusa as his emblem because of her inescapable power of
SELFIE TIME Versace and Naomi Campbell are longtime friends.
attraction. If you recall the myth of Medusa, she was one of the most beautiful women to have ever walked on Earth. Because of the jealousy of another deity, a woman, she was cursed. Now, going back to why Gianni chose the Medusa as the emblem of Versace and why it’s still relevant today, the reason is simple: The woman who wears Versace turns heads wherever she goes. Her presence fills a room; when she walks, all eyes are on her. Not only for what she wears, but most importantly for the strength she exudes. This is very much how I see women today. They have become aware of their place in the world, they are fighting
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THAN EVER
“THE ORIGINAL SUPERMODELS—SO TO SPEAK—WERE ALMOST LIKE MYTHOLOGICAL FIGURES THAT YOU SAW ONLY ON RED CARPETS OR AT FASHION SHOWS; TODAY’S GENERATION SHARE WHAT THEY HAVE FOR BREAKFAST.”
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COVER GIRL Hailey Bieber appears in the Spring 2021 campaign for the brand’s La Medusa handbag alongside Kendall Jenner, Precious Lee, and others.
to get there, and they have learned to support one another to achieve what they deserve. This is not about empowering; no one gives them anything. They take what’s theirs because they can. You’ve been working with Hailey Bieber a lot this year. What is it about her that makes her a Versace woman? The first time I met Hailey I remember this young girl at the beginning of her path. She knew she had something to say and she was trying to find the best way—or better, her own way—to express her ideas and achieve her goals. She was not just another pretty girl. She was, and still is, determined in her beliefs; she is not afraid to say what she thinks. She’s also kind and sensitive. The world we live in can be cruel. Women have certainly learned to support one another way more than in the past, but it’s not always a walk in the park. Hailey is strong and knows what she wants. She works hard, she is professional, and working with her is…stress-free. Honestly, she could have become someone completely different because of her fame, and I’m so proud to say that she has always remained a sweet, hardworking, beautiful girl you just can’t get enough of. You said a few years ago that you wanted supermodels back. Do you think we have a new crop of supermodels for the year 2021? Who do you put in that league today? Yes, I did say that, and I think that we totally have a new league of supermodels. However, one important thing to point out is that it’s impossible to compare
these two very different groups of girls. Our lives and realities are different from those in the ’90s. And yes, we can call them all supermodels, but what Cindy, Claudia, Naomi and that generation of models represented is not at all the same as what today’s models embody. The power of digital media has changed everything. It gave the new generation of models a powerful platform to have a voice and create a bond with people that would have been impossible back in the ’90s. The original supermodels—so to speak— were almost like mythological figures that you saw only on red carpets or at fashion shows; today’s generation share what they have for breakfast. It’s a completely different level of popularity. I don’t want to name names, but most of them will be in the show in March. You received a lot of positive attention for putting Precious Lee in your Spring show and latest campaign. What was it about Precious that you adore? What’s not to love? Precious is a beautiful woman; she is sweet and possesses that unmistakable attitude that a Versace woman embodies in my eyes. We’ve been talking about inclusivity and diversity for such a long time that I wanted to show it on my catwalk as well. The industry has been changing with the kind of women seen on runways. Do you think it should have done this a long time ago? Maybe. But I always think that there’s a right moment for everything and that if something has happened today and not a year ago, one may think it was about
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FashionLEGEND VERSACE’S GREATEST HITS
JENNIFER LOPEZ AT THE 2000 GRAMMY AWARDS
JENNIFER LOPEZ
20 YEARS LATER!
HELENA CHRISTENSEN, LINDA EVANGELISTA, AND CHRISTY TURLINGTON FOR VERSACE (1991)
LADY GAGA
FOR VERSACE (2013)
MADONNA FOR VERSACE (2011) GISELE
FOR VERSACE (2018)
PRECIOUS LEE
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time, but there can also be reasons why it didn’t. I think we’re making those changes today because the time is right. If there is something that 2020 has taught us it’s that change is possible, that we must take responsibility for our actions and be the change we want to see. Personally, I’ve never believed in a single definition of femininity. The Versace family has always been a diverse and inclusive one, and that’s why it felt so natural to include girls with a different body image. You’ve had a long collaboration with [photographers] Mert & Marcus. What’s your working dynamic like with them? What has kept you working with them for so long? There’s certainly a friendship with Mert & Marcus and mostly a deep admiration for their work. After so many projects together, it’s easy to work with them. Their vision and aesthetic are a perfect match for where Versace is today, so the creativity comes easily when we embark on a new project. They’re talented and manage to create a “beat” in every single shot they create for me. Versace has been on a roll in recent years. Every season seems to have some kind of surprise or buzzy moment. How are you able to keep creating these fashion moments on the runway, in campaigns, and in the design? There is no secret. Those moments are not planned. They just happened with the right mix of people, the right moment and, of course, the right message behind it. If I look back at Versace’s history, we have had quite a few “wow” moments, but they all happened because we weren’t thinking, “Oh, now I wanna have a wow moment.” As far as I’m concerned, these moments are connected to emotions. Who do you consider your muses these days? I have so many, and they are completely different from one another. Dua Lipa and Yara Shahidi or
Meena Harris and Greta Thunberg. They’re women who are certainly successful in what they do, but most importantly they inspire people, they inspire positive change, they fight for what they believe in. I always get inspired by women who stand united and fight for their rights, who are self-confident, strong, supportive of one another, and are not afraid to speak their minds. Is there a recent moment that you’re proudest of? I’m proud of the fact that, together with my team, we’ve made Versace part of today’s cultural conversation, one that goes beyond fashion itself. Our work has inspired people, supported communities, and we’ve taken a few steps toward looking after our planet. We have dared, broken rules, and yet remained relevant. How has the brand evolved in recent years? Fashion has to reflect the life of today. While I like to remain true to the brand’s heritage and codes, it’s only natural that an evolution is necessary. Fashion as we knew it 20 years ago has evolved into something completely different. When I began working, the Internet did not exist, pre-collections did not exist, there were two fashion shows a year and that was your collection, that was your moment. Today, the brand values remain the same, but the dynamics in which Versace operates have changed and those values also have different hues. How do you think fashion will look after the pandemic? One thing I’ve learned during this past year is not to think about what will become of something. We shall wait and see. We need to keep dreaming and creating, but with a different mindset. Nothing is set in stone, we must be flexible, we must listen more to what people, young people especially, have to say. We need to be authentic and true to ourselves. We must be
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CARLA, CLAUDIA, NAOMI, CINDY, AND HELENA FOR VERSACE (2018)
AT THE 2020 VMAS
“THE ENERGY YOU FEEL FROM HAVING A REAL AUDIENCE CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED BY A SCREEN.”
THE REUNION!
DUA LIPA
SPRING IS [ALMOST] HERE! Irina Shayk, Donatella Versace, and models in the Spring 2021 collection.
THE BAG
OF THE SEASON!
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LA MEDUSA HANDBAG collection is launching on February 18th. You can find looks in black, orange, f lamingo pink, splash blue, red, optic white, lilac, and khaki green.
diverse and inclusive and conscious of the impact our work has on the environment. What was lockdown like for you? What was it like working remotely for you and being away from your team? I think just like everybody else, it made me realize the importance of so many things that we used to take for granted and that maybe, in the future, we will appreciate a lot more. On a personal level, I’ve taken for granted the freedom of being with loved ones, to be able to travel…simple things that I’m sure we will appreciate way more once this is over. On a business level, not being able to be in the same room with my team has been the biggest change. We do everything together—we discuss ideas, we talk about what is happening around us, and what everyone thinks of this or that. Ideas and inspiration may come from the most obvious thing, but you need to have an open mind and look beyond the surface. Working remotely has posed some challenges, but it has also given us the opportunity to learn new things and get inspired in other ways. We certainly need to think differently now when creating a collection. The world of today is not the one we knew back in January 2020. Did you still get dressed up every day? It depends on what you mean by “dressed up.” I like to wear nice things, even when I’m on my own. For me, it is not so much about vanity, but about a mental state. I enjoy taking care of myself, even if no one sees me, and that includes wearing nice clothes. It doesn’t
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have to be a dress, but it could also be a beautiful sweater and leggings. It depends on my mood. What has been your best lesson of the past year? I think above all I have rediscovered the importance of solidarity, unity, and the power of actions. What TV shows or films did you watch during quarantine that you enjoyed? Bridgerton, The Undoing—Nicole Kidman was incredible!—and The Crown. There are so many! What’s the first thing you want to do when the world goes back to “normal”? Get on a plane and start traveling again. You aren’t doing a traditional runway show this year. How do you feel about that? Do you like digital fashion shows? A Versace show will always be a show, whether it’s digital or in person. The production of my latest show was indeed a learning experience, one that has opened my eyes in many ways because, of course, we had to adapt, we had to deal with restrictions implemented for the safety of everyone and so on. You’ve seen some of the usual Versace girls and some new faces on the runway. You’ve seen the glamour and the blasting music, but…I miss connecting with people and having an audience. The energy you feel from having a real audience cannot be substituted by a screen. What do you still want to accomplish? How long do we have? The list is very long. Anything else new at Versace coming up this year? I have a couple of surprises ready for you!
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DOLCE & GABBANA SPRING/SUMMER ’21
ALBERTA FERRETTI
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CHRISTIAN DIOR SPRING/SUMMER ’21
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JOHANNA ORTIZ Canto del Corazon tiered maxi dress, $2,450, modaoperandi.com
CELINE Teen Triomphe bag with embroidery, $3,100, celine.com
NICOLE MILLER Jakarta-print midi dress, $365, nicolemiller.com
PATBO Sophia lacepaneled silk maxi dress, $995, patbo.com GUCCI flora-print silk headband, $450, gucci.com
HAUTE DUNDAS printed silk maxi dress, $2,480, netaporter.com
HIPPIE
DOLCE & GABBANA Camellia-print chiffon caftan, $2,645, dolcegabbana.com
LUISA BECCARIA Georgette printed flowers dress, $3,570, luisabeccaria.it
Our hearts are yearning to travel, so naturally our sartorial desires are following suit. Save yourself the airfare and channel barefoot bohemia in free-f lowing frocks and souvenirstyle accessories. Add a high-fashion edge with a hint of an old-school logo, courtesy new Celine and Gucci.
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VALENTINO Roman stud metal bracelet, $690, valentino.com
CHLOÉ Fiji dangling earrings, $550, chloe.com
SILVIA TCHERASSI Inagua robe, $1,900, silviatcherassi.com
AGUA BY AGUA BENDITA Violeta Dahlia linen crop top, $350, modaoperandi.com
ZIMMERMANN Lovestruck pleated gown, $1,250, zimmermann.com
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CHANEL SPRING/SUMMER ’21
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ETRO SPRING/SUMMER ’21
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DIOR small Caro bag, $3,800, dior.com
DAVID KOMA crystal-embellished crepe mini blazer dress, $1,660, davidkoma.com
GABRIELA HEARST Lirra bra, $850, gabrielahearst.com
VERSACE Palazzo Empire Barocco watch, $1,375, versace.com
ACLER Suffield ruffled lace maxi dress, $695, modaoperandi.com
BRIGHT WHITES
GALVAN Pandora dress, $1,095, galvanlondon.com
BEA BONGIASCA Vine rock crystal and diamond ring, $2,250, beabongiasca.com
After a year in tie-dye sweats, let crisp and clean white be the palette cleanse your closet needs. Mixing textures like lace, silk, and leather is the key to an elevated and elegant finish, while gold accents ensure monochromatic looks anything but monotonous.
MONICA RICH KOSSAN 18k yellow-gold and whiteceramic bracelet, $7,750, betteridge.com
COSTARELLOS embroidered silkchiffon maxi skirt, $1,019, costarellos.com
TEMPERLEY LONDON Ruth embellished jumpsuit, $1,750, netaporter.com
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BOTTEGA VENETA coiled hoop earrings, $800, bottegaveneta.com
TOM FORD side-tie mini dress, $2,350, tomford.com
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MIX & MATCH
As a pioneer in mixing metals, Steven Lagos is all about ensuring endless choice for the LAGOS woman. Pair gold, silver, and gemstones for an elegant trifecta; or layer ceramic and Caviardetailed pieces for a look that’s as unique as you are. Want the ultimate in personal expression? Select your Zodiac charm or add engraving to your favorites with initials and symbols.
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BLUE CAVIAR DIAMOND RING $600
DIAMOND CIRCLE RING $600 DIAMOND STACKING RING SET $2,900
DIAMOND RING $1,200
GEMSTONE RINGS $500–$1,300
GOLD EARRINGS $585
RINGS $450–$550
GOLD DIAMOND PENDANT NECKLACE $695
BEAD BRACELETS $700–$6,500
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DROP EARRINGS $550
DIAMOND WATCH BRACELET $8,500
DROP EARRINGS $400
18K GOLD WATCH BRACELET $1,900
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WHAT I
ATE TODAY
Welcome to the hunger games! With food on everyone’s mind more than ever, we were curious what some of our favorite models were chowing down on. WARNING: DO NOT READ ON AN EMPTY STOMACH!
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SHANINA SHAIK “For breakfast, I ate in my hotel room this morning. I love avocado on toast and will usually have it with a scrambled egg. My drink of choice is a tea, and this morning I went with peppermint. A matcha latte with oat milk is another one of my go-to’s. For lunch, I went with my girlfriend to an outdoor dining spot in our hotel. I love spicy food, so I ordered shrimp and fish tacos and added a lot of hot sauce. Half an hour after every meal, I like to drink a bottle of water. For dinner, it was my bestie’s birthday so we dined at an outdoor sushi restaurant to celebrate. I had a spicy tuna roll, seaweed salad, and my favorite dish of all—miso cod! We ended the festivities with some sake to complement our Japanese dinner. It’s a must!”
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“I have two cups of English breakfast tea when I wake up. I take it with unsweetened vanilla almond milk and two Stevias. First, I have a big bowl of raspberries and blackberries, and then I have five or six peanut butter energy balls. It’s rolled oats, peanut butter, chocolate chips, flaxseed, shredded coconut, and honey; I’m completely obsessed with them. They taste really good with tea! I eat a handful of Hershey’s Drops before I go downstairs to workout. I always eat chocolate in the morning. I guess that’s my vice! After my workout, I make my favorite avocado toast with fried egg on top. I toast a piece of sourdough bread and put some cream cheese on top. Just trust me. Cream cheese was a pregnancy craving, so I added it to my avo toast back then. It was so good that I never stopped. After the cream cheese, I add mashed avocado, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast, feta cheese, and a squeeze of lemon. Then I add a fried egg on top. Heaven. I eat one every single day. Then I have more of those damn Hershey’s Drops! We have a drawer in our kitchen dedicated to candy. These are the ones I keep reaching for lately. Today, when I got back from taking my son to a swim lesson, I ate some leftover chicken fingers that my husband had for lunch. I think he left them out for the dogs to eat. Oops! For dinner, I make meat loaf. It’s so random! You probably haven’t had any since you went to grandma’s house, but I have a really good recipe! I actually have a special meat loaf pan—it’s a loaf pan but has a metal insert that lifts up on the sides so the whole thing comes out without sticking. I guess that tells you how often I cook meat loaf!”
JOSEPHINE SKRIVER “I just got an air fryer. It’s been fun to experiment as it’s such an easy tool. I make fries, chicken, and salmon. It doesn’t smell up the whole house either. Today I had lemon salmon with veggies and rice. Jasmine [Tookes] and I have been making Tanqueray lime and soda with a little twist by adding a sugar lime zest to the rim.”
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SANNE VLOET “I usually start my mornings with fresh matcha. Today, I made a delicious matcha and avocado chocolate smoothie, made with half an avocado, 1 cup frozen spinach, 1 tsp coconut oil, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and 1 Tbsp cacao powder. In classic pandemic fashion, I ate in the comfort of my kitchen in my favorite Lunya pajamas!”
LUKE EISNER “I woke up to make my usual toast with peanut butter and honey! I don’t like caffeine, so I use the honey to give me enough boost to get going. My girlfriend, Kirby, made me some scrambled eggs with cheese, which is probably the nicest gift you can give a Wisconsin boy like me. I’m trying to put on some muscle for an upcoming role, so later I took the advice of my trainer, Mada, and ate a whole rotisserie chicken and an additional four legs.”
ELENA MATEI “First thing this morning, I had a coffee. I’m not a big breakfast person. In the afternoon, I had angel hair pasta with tomato sauce and basil and some delicious branzino. I had my morning coffee and afternoon meals on my balcony in Miami.”
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JOY CORRIGAN “To start my day, I had organic hot cocoa macadamia milk latte with collagen, turmeric, and MCT oil. I had it on my balcony patio in the morning sun while I checked my e-mails and scrolled Instagram! For breakfast, I had a chia seed coconut parfait topped with organic blueberries and monk fruit. For lunch, I ate sliced-up avocados in a bowl topped with cayenne and chile lime salt and two pickles. I ate at my desk in my house, while working on my latest Naked Species designs! For dinner, I plan to cook wild-caught salmon from Whole Foods with brown rice and asparagus. I’ll eat at my large kitchen counter because the dining table is saved for fancy dinners. And for dessert, I love to snack on frozen grapes or mangoes!”
LONO BRAZIL “I start my day by juicing organic celery, after which I have a big bowl of oatmeal with almond milk and a few squirts of agave. Today, I ate my breakfast as I do most mornings on my terrace, watching the sunrise. I live in Miami Beach, and my place faces the ocean. I have my yoga mat set and I sit in Lotus to do my morning meditation and give thanks to the universe.”
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FoodNETWORK FAITH LYNCH “I do intermittent fasting daily, 16 hours from 10 p.m. to 2 p.m. In the morning, I’ll usually have a green juice or a coffee around 10 a.m. but no solid foods! Today, at 2 p.m., I ate a pasta salad with spinach and tomatoes, and a balsamic vinegar dressing, with a small tiramisu, which is my favorite dessert! For dinner, I made chicken kiev with garlic mashed potatoes. Then I had Ben & Jerry’s cookie dough ice cream and a glass of wine.”
JACQUELYN JABLONSKI “This morning, I had coffee with an apple and almond butter. I’m not super hungry when I wake up. Then, I made an egg scramble with a side of sautéed spinach and mushrooms, plus avocado, for lunch in my apartment in New York City. For dinner, you caught me on a naughty night! My boyfriend and I wanted something hearty for the snow storm, so we ordered a pizza from Rubirosa, meatballs, and a side of broccoli rabe. I’ve also been having a peppermint tea at night with a little dark chocolate.”
MARIAH STRONGIN
“I’m currently in Ecuador planning my wedding, so we have tried tons of Ecuadorian food! Lots of ceviches and delicious empanadas. Pre-COVID, I never used to cook, but I must say I’m getting pretty good! I’ve bought a few cool cookbooks and have enjoyed trying new recipes. I’ve definitely learned how to make a delicious juicy steak! My fiancé loves it.”
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JASMINE TOOKES
“I woke up late this morning. I drank a glass of water while making my normal drip coffee from Kebon. While that was brewing, I made 365 Organic Instant Oatmeal topped with Crazy Richard’s peanut butter, cinnamon, and premium Silan [steamed and pressed dates]. I ate my oatmeal standing in the kitchen and finished my coffee while painting my nails with Essie gel polish—their instant-drying drops save my life! I was on the run all day, so I grabbed an easy lunch from Joe & the Juice—a chicken avocado sandwich and a green juice full of veggies. I then found a bench with a great view of Mott Street covered in snow, ate about half my sandwich, saved the rest, and then went on to the next thing. I had a late shoot with my fiancé for a special Valentine’s collection, so when we got home we whipped up some quick and easy turkey burgers, steamed veggies, and a sweet potato each. We ate that while sitting on the couch watching Bridgerton. I’m obsessed!”
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CALVIN ROYAL “I start my day with breakfast on the couch. I have cooked organic rolled oats topped with a couple tablespoons of seed mix—chia, flax, and hemp— with a dash of cinnamon. I have a sliced honeycrisp apple with a handful of blueberries and crushed walnuts. I also take a men’s daily vitamin. After I take ballet class, I’m back on the couch with a chocolate-flavored plantedbased protein shake. For lunch, I have mashed avocado on two slices of toast with salt and pepper, two fried eggs over easy, and a couple of cherry tomatoes and a whole dill pickle on the side. For dinner, I’m back on the couch. I have homemade pizza topped with caramelized onions, Gorgonzola, sliced apples, roasted pecans, and mushrooms. I swear I’m not a couch potato, but that’s where we eat these days!”
ELISA SEDNAOUI DELLAL “My favorite thing is a salty breakfast. Za’atar is essentially Middle Eastern comfort food—sesame with thyme—that you mix with amazing quality olive oil. I have it with focaccia, which I order fresh from Eataly L.A. I then freeze a bunch and heat them up crunchy in my oven. I’ll add turkey slices and hard-boiled egg for protein. I’m obsessed with Sorate Japanese tea; today, I had Hojicha and I alternate with Genmaicha. I try not to have coffee until later in the day because the adrenaline shot can be a tad too strong. I then had a Gainful protein shake with Malk almond milk (strawberry flavor). I was in a rush for lunch, so I made a quick spaghetti pomodoro with Parmigiano for my son. Some fashionistas might frown at the daring mention of carbs in a model’s diet, but I actually struggle to keep my weight on and to not look too skinny, so I need to integrate lots of them into my diet.”
SAMANTHA GRADOVILLE “This morning, I had my quick go-to breakfast: a smoothie blended with berries, kefir, avocado, and mullein tincture. In addition to being a model, I’m also an herbalist and have found the herb mullein to be especially useful during this time of COVID. This plant helps to support the lungs and overall respiratory system, so I’ve been adding a dropper-full of tincture to my smoothies. I also love using Redwood Hill Farm Goat Kefir in my smoothies for its amazing probiotic benefits. For lunch, I went with two friends to Isabelle’s Osteria, which has a nice outdoor dining setup. I love that it’s dog-friendly, so my golden retriever puppy joined us as well! We shared the crispy cauliflower, burrata, meatballs, fried calamari, and spaghetti. For dinner, I made a simple stir-fry with chicken breast, mushrooms, carrots, and ginger over white rice.”
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JOSH KNIGHT & WILLOW HAND NIYO MALIK “Today, I had a strawberry, kale, and banana smoothie. Lately, I’ve just been eating at the drivethrough and sitting in the car to eat so my roommate doesn’t see me eating junk food! I’ve been eating a Quarter Pounder with no pickles and no onions with a caramel sundae from McDonald’s. Horrible! I know!”
“Willow and I are both vegan, and we love to cook! Today, we started the day using our Breville Bluicer to make a fresh green juice and pineapple smoothie. For lunch, Willow made a Greek kale salad with homemade hummus and an olive tapenade. For dinner, we’re going to make Thai Panang curry with fried tofu and mixed veggies! When the weather is nice, we love to eat outside. We love to have breakfast by the pool, lunch on our picnic table in the yard, and dinner on our front porch because the sun sets right there, casting the best light. We can’t wait for summer to come back so we can enjoy the farm.”
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MagicMAKERS FAMILY BUSINESS The property is run by Maggie Hardy Knox. Her son, P.J. Magerko, recently came on board as VP of Brand Strategy.
WONDERLAND
(in the Most Unexpected Place) Whether you’re a golfer or just need a spa weekend, Nemacolin, set on 2,000 glorious acres in Pennsylvania, has something for all! The resort’s affable owner and founder MAGGIE HARDY KNOX tells THE DAILY how the all-season resort, currently seen on this season of The Bachelor, is going through a brand transformation with more magic on the way. By EDDIE ROCHE
Tell us a little bit about Nemacolin and how it has evolved since opening its doors. Nemacolin saved my life. In 1987, Nemacolin went up for bankruptcy and went up on auction. My dad [Joseph A. Hardy III] and I were up here two days before the auction, and I fell in love with a little fishing spot. I was 21. Nemacolin at the time was a disastrous place that was fully neglected for years. We didn’t really have the intention of opening a resort, or I didn’t. My dad came home to tell my mom and me that he just recently bought a resort for us. Neither one of us was excited. I just wanted to fish the rest of my life, so I thought. My mom wanted to be in a rocking chair getting old with the love of her life.
But from that moment on, I knew that Nemacolin would truly be something that would save my life, my imagination, my relationship with my father, and truly give me the confidence to take on and conquer anything. It was a rock under a piece of coal. Everyone I met at the property said Nemacolin is a labor of love for you. What do you love most about your role? It’s truly a labor of love in all aspects and respects. It’s as good as the best marriage and as worst as the worst divorce. The problem is I can’t divorce and walk away. The passion to have something of that magnitude of Nemacolin is all encompassing. There is no 50 percent; it’s either all or nothing with me. It’s an entity, a living breathing entity. I view it that way—the hearts of all
the associates, that blood that flows through, the guests who come and push us to our limits. The physical— beautiful estates, the grounds, the golf courses, the spa—that’s all our skin put together. When you say a true labor of love, every day I wake up and think how I can make Nemacolin better. How can I be better? Every day is an evolution, and nothing ever stays the same. With my dad’s imagination and vision and me, I love operations, and now my son [P.J. Magerko] has come in to have the property evolve with him [working as VP of Brand Strategy], so it’s truly the greatest thing ever. The rebranding of today, which we worked on with King & Partners, is not that much different than 1987 because it’s love. Back then, it was a love of my father, myself, and now it’s an evolution with my son. What did you learn from your father about customer service and the resort experience? My dad’s strength has been the vision of any company to push to the nth degree. Nothing is impossible. I take those traits and try to share that instinctive way to service guests that my dad has taught me throughout the years. Be curious, be in tune, listen, observe, do not ask, feel, and once you get that, you get out of yourself and care for others on an intimate one-on-one basis, then it’s easy to exceed anyone’s expectations. Whether that be serving a guest or mentoring somebody you’re trying to get to go to new heights. What’s the new Nemacolin story? There’s not a new and there’s not an old. It’s an evolution of what’s currently there. It’s the personalities of the people who make the evolution. During COVID in March, I had to make a decision to close the resort.
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THE
A Moment with…
P.J. MAGERKO
Nemacolin’s VP of Brand Strategy
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THE CHATEAU AT NEMACOLIN The stunning Chateau, as seen on The Bachelor, was inspired by the famed Ritz in Paris.
It quickly allowed me and gave me time to evaluate what the resort was built to do. And it was meant to be a boutique resort with all the fabulous things that my dad and I thought were so wonderful in our travels. The missing element that we’ve always had at Nemacolin is how do you tie everything that we have up in a bow and market and let the world know what it is? What is it? How do you define it? During the COVID-19 time, my son came in and raised his hand and said he would like to give Nemacolin a whole new branding and fresh evolution. Nemacolin has something for everyone. What are the most popular activities? It depends on the individual. I would love to go to the Chateau room and open the windows and doors and have room service for three days and nights and never leave my room. I might just fall in love with the food by the No. 1 female and youngest chef in the world at our restaurant, or I might want to go skiing. You can’t say there’s a favorite. It depends on what you want to do. But I remember, years ago, we used to always say— smart people, you can’t be everything to everybody. But I beg to differ, we’re trying and it seems to be working. We hear you’re quite charitable and give a lot back to the local community. I’ve always given to the local community, but I don’t feel like I’m giving. I’m sharing the blessings that have been blessed into my life. I don’t know why I was given the resources to be able to help other people in crisis, but I take that seriously. To be able to help those less fortunate is meaningful. It makes Nemacolin feel like it’s giving back because we employ about 1,000 people.
That is the community. The Woodlands Spa is fabulous! What’s your favorite treatment? The longest massage you can possibly get! At the end of the day at the minimum I like to have the 120-minute full body all senses, including hot stone, aromatherapy, Thai, Reiki, and lymphatic. Whatever they can do in 120 minutes, I like it all. If it could be three hours, I would prefer that. There are some amazing restaurants on the property. The restaurant Lautrec offers a culinary adventure, the Leap of Faith menu. Tell us how that came about and about your chef, Kristin Butterworth. I’m not much of a foodie. I’m from the lumber business side of the world. [Hardy Knox is also the owner and president of 84 Lumber.] Over the years, I’ve been blessed to work side by side with the best chefs in the world. But Chef Butterworth is by far the most talented and sophisticated. She’s a chemist, an artist, a foodie, and she’s all of it in one. She is very much a perfectionist. When you’re a perfectionist, you tend to want to do the same thing over and over and perfect it more. But I get spoiled because I want her to do more and more things. I treated her as if she were just a regular chef at the Four Seasons, and I challenged her to change the menu. She looked at me with eyes that could’ve killed me because, again, she’s one of the No. 1 chefs in the world. She’s the only female executive chef who has a five-star status. And I’m telling her to change her menu!? But she did something better— she created Leap of Faith. [Customers are served a seven-course meal designed with their food interests in mind.] It’s an individualized leap of faith. What she has to do in the kitchen to pull that off is to push not only herself but her team with a new creation every night to perfection. What was your best professional lesson from last year? Believing in myself, not questioning the decision that I made yesterday but moving on to the decision that needed to be made today and forward. In this everchanging scare, something completely unknown to me and completely out of my control was something and is something that I struggle with the most. I learned not to question myself. The goal in January 2020 dramatically changed on March 13th. [The goal was now] safety for my associates, which was number one. Safety for my father. Safety for my customers. I had
We know Nemacolin is working on some changes ahead. Any hints of what’s to come? We’re always evolving and growing at Nemacolin. One day we may decide to build a water park or an iceskating rink; you never know. There’s a lot of exciting programming and experiences we’re working on that are more theatrical and immersive. Once the pandemic settles, look out! Your recent TV commercial is really clever. What was the concept? Because we were in the midst of reinvigorating the Nemacolin brand, which we worked on with King & Partners, we thought it’d be a great idea to visually represent the exciting updates and energy on the property. I love a movie musical, and our DNA at Nemacolin is both elevated and eccentric. I wanted to take it there and show the world that we’re a wonderland in the middle of nowhere, a place for everyone to play and escape to. Tell us about the shopping experiences here. Nemacolin features many different shopping experiences. Laurel Lane, our luxe boutiques, feature designers like Max Mara, John Varvatos, Rag & Bone—all the essentials you forgot for your five-star dinner at Lautrec. The logo shop is cute for Nemacolin souvenirs and merchandise to take home to loved ones. We also have an incredible golf pro shop with a customizable club-fitting service to get you ready for a day on the course. What do you want people to experience when they come to Nemacolin? An escape from reality. There is never-ending wonder around every corner on this 2,000-acre playground. We’re creating real-life magic. The Bachelor’s current season was shot there. What was it like having the show take over the property? It was wild! We paused operations at the property for two months, which was unlike anything we’ve done before. The producers did a great job of highlighting the property.
to continue to not second-guess and to move forward. A lot of my decisions were instinctive to continue the longevity of the business and the safety of guests and associates. I think it worked out fabulously well. The COVID-19 time gave me time to think what should Nemacolin really be. I’m excited and pleased to see the decision we made is paying off. It’s shining, smiling, and exuding the magic. It makes sense now.
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ANNIVERSAIRE! Our favorite rosé is growing up! WHISPERING ANGEL’s 15th vintage is here—just in time for a new season of creating memories. Sacha Lichine’s world-famous pale pink Provençal wine notably started what we call the Rosé Renaissance, so to celebrate its major milestone, we’re taking a look back at 15 of the brand’s most memorable moments. A votre santé, darlings!
The story begins in 2006, when founder Sacha Lichine sought to create a lush and smooth premium wine that could be enjoyed “from midday to midnight.” His inspiration? The rosé he grew up drinking on Grace Kelly’s yacht. Mission: accomplished!
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Whispering Angel launched in the U.S. in 2007, becoming so prevalent everywhere from the Hamptons to Hollywood that it resulted in no shortage of viral hashtags—need we mention #RoséAllDay!? Once, there was even an actual real-life shortage Out East, as people enjoyed the stock until its veritable depletion.
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On tap! From Soho House to the Beverly Hills Hotel, Fontainebleau Miami, and Chateau Marmont— Whispering Angel became the popular go-to pour at the country’s most exclusive spots in the late noughties. This exclusive presence only further cemented its status as a pop culture fixture.
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Ain’t no endorsement like a celebrity endorsement! Vocal fans of Whispering Angel include Reese Witherspoon, Martha Stewart, Sarah Jessica Parker, Bella Hadid, Elizabeth Banks, and David and Victoria Beckham, who has even Instagrammed her love for the wine’s sister brand, Garrus.
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The Google searches runneth over. Despite never pursuing traditional advertising, word of mouth and caché meant that Whispering Angel quickly became one of the top-50 mostsearched wines on the Internet.
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The award-winning wine is synonymous with the most prestigious events. It’s not unusual to see the distinctive hue in glasses during fashion week at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons party, at Royal Ascot, and during Art Basel. Cheers!
In 2016, Whispering Angel became the first-ever rosé producer in history to become the No. 1 value French wine in the U.S. A mega feat to achieve in just one decade!
Hundreds of thousands of cases of Whispering Angel are consumed every year—a number that grows with each vintage. According to the brand, it’s the best-selling Provençal rosé in the country too, at four-to-one over other offerings!
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The Daily loves Whispering Angel! From fêting designers over intimate VIP lunches in Beverly Hills to parties in downtown NYC hot spots and our legendary Hamptons soirées—we’ve thrown our fair share of celebrations with a crisp, cool, and chic glass of the latest vintage in hand.
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At The Daily’s star-studded Fashion Media Awards in L.A. in 2019, Lady Gaga showed her appreciation for the rosé as she walked her longtime friend and award recipient Frederic Aspiras to the stage—with a firm grasp on her beverage of choice! A girl after our own heart.
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One place you’re sure to see Whispering Angel’s distinctive pink branding? The East End, where it’s nicknamed “Hamptons Water.” Indeed: The brand won the 8th-annual VIP Tabletop Competition in 2019.
In 2019, Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy purchased a 55 percent stake in Château d’Esclans, which produces Whispering Angel as well as the reserve brands Rock Angel, Les Clans, and Garrus. The future is bright!
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How to wrap up Keeping Up With the Kardashians after 14 years? Kim K. recently Instagrammed that the family was enjoying some Whispering Angel to celebrate the bittersweet moment!
Wondering how best to enjoy your rosé? Look no further than this limitededition Whispering Angel x Baccarat set, which includes two Château Baccarat glasses for the ultimate tasting experience. Wish list alert!
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There are many other reasons why fashion has found its favorite sip in Whispering Angel. One thing is for sure: We look forward to what the next 15 years brings! DAILYFRONTROW.COM
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of Jennifer Miller Jewelry, which has kept the world’s chicest women decked out in the most striking jewels for decades now. With stores in the Hamptons, Palm Beach, and most recently inside the W Hotel in South Beach, Miami, the brand is showing no signs of slowing down. Founder JENNIFER MILLER tells THE DAILY her secret recipe for success and what her customers can always count on. By EDDIE ROCHE
Congrats on 30 years in business! You’ve been around for decades now! How did you start the brand? Decades? Yikes! I’m ancient! It’s incredible that this year marks 30 years in business. I started my career working for Lancôme cosmetics, climbing the corporate ladder. I also had an adventurous stint in hospitality with Club Med. I was raised by a family of designers, and my passion for fashion was in my blood.
I started [the company] by offering trays filled to the brim with sparkling jewels to a captive audience of glamour girls while they were getting coiffed at super chic salons in New York and California. When did you start seeing real success? For me, making those first sales and then seeing clients recommending me to their friends and family was a first measure of success for the brand. I started getting
referrals to style pop stars, national TV personalities, First Ladies of the White House.… It was incredibly exciting and rewarding. I strive every day to deliver that same experience in my boutiques and online. I’m doing what I love. I’m around beautiful jewelry and accessories 24/7. How lucky am I!? Why do you think you’ve had such longevity? While we introduce new goodies to the collection almost every day, I stay true to my instinctual sense of fashion and will not sell anything that I wouldn’t wear, use, or would love to have in my own home. The Jennifer Miller collection includes trends and classics, but it’s a cohesive look we created that works and speaks to the longevity. I love when clients come in wearing “Vintage JM” and mix it with pieces from our newest collections. Your first store was in Southampton. When did you open, and what’s it been like being there all these years? Even before opening my eponymous boutique on Jobs Lane 20 years ago, I had a store-within-a-store in an ultra chic boutique called ZOOM for 10 years. I absolutely love the Hamptons. I met my husband, Mark, who happened to be my neighbor. I married the
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starting in the thousands. We offer both fine and faux at all price points. Demi Jewelry is my 14k gold micro pavé diamond jewelry collection, which starts at about $395. It’s perfect for gift giving. I even offer many of the same or similar designs in fine and faux. My classic triple-strand 18k tubogas bracelet is $8,500, while my sterling-silver version dipped in 18k gold is $650. The confident chic clients know how to mix fine and faux with ease. Carrying both is signature to the brand and organic to our roots. I credit that with why more than 90 percent of purchases are female self purchases, an unheard of statistic in the jewelry industry. You and your husband work together. What are your different roles, and how do you separate your business and home life? The key is roles and responsibilities. As founder and creative director, I have the lead for everything aesthetic. Mark is everything C—the CEO, COO, CMO, and CFO. As for separating business and home life, for couples working together I would be lying if I said it was easy. It takes work, and it’s crucial to always remember to stay in your own lane and practice balance. The key is that we both respect, love, and care for each other so much that we know we always have each other’s back. You’ve been in the game for a long time. How do you still keep “the job” fun for you? Shopping around the world, and creating beautiful jewelry, accessories, clothing, and then watching it sell in our stores and online is beyond fun and incredibly gratifying. It’s in my DNA! Growing up with a family of fashionistas I’ve been obsessed with accessories from an early age, and I still love them today.
boy next door, and he’s now my business partner. I have clients [there] who started shopping with me while carrying their first-born and now their daughters, sons, and husbands are collectors and clients. How has your customer changed over the years? Oh, we have all changed so much, but what I find consistent is that even first-time customers become clients for years. We focus on consistently delivering an ever-changing assortment of the latest and greatest at the fairest prices, with excellent customer service, in a low-pressure environment. That’s my secret recipe. It never gets stale. Where are your other locations? Besides East Hampton and Southampton, of course, online at jennifermillerjewelry.com. In New York City, we’re on the Upper East Side; Palm Beach, Florida; and at the W Hotel in South Beach. Your South Beach location is your newest location. What differentiates this store? The W South Beach is a trophy oceanfront property. Our boutique is in the “living room” of the hotel surrounded by a curated collection of Aby Rosen’s personal modern-art collection. You must come and see it! We’re the only store in the hotel, so it gives me the opportunity to spread my wings as a curator. Many residents and guests from the nearby hotels come in every week to see what’s new. Exclusive to the W, we offer not only jewelry but men’s, women’s, and kids’ resortwear, including everything from sundries, W logo items designed by me, even sex toys! They’re designed to look like jewelry, of course. The hotel just completed a $30 million-plus renovation, and it’s spectacular!
I’ve been. It really is! Why did you want to open in Miami? When the W South Beach hotel opened, it was one of the first super sexy luxury boutique hotels on the ocean. About 12 years ago, I asked ownership if I could be considered to open Jennifer Miller in the hotel. Their answer was maybe...someday. Here we are! Any other plans for additional stores? Where else would you like to be? The resort hotel marketplace is a natural for us. I’m a sun and turquoise water seeker, so my answer isn’t maybe. It’s when! We know you create a lot of the jewels, but who are some of the designers you sell? I curate from an active list of more than 200 global designers; some are new and some are brands that have been around longer than my decades. What’s even more interesting than the list is how we merchandise the varied brands together. I rarely have a full collection from one designer but rather cherry-pick my favorites from each of the designers I work with. What type of jewelry do you typically wear? My uniform includes two of my triple-strand tubogas bracelets on one wrist and a mighty fine wrist party going on the other. I love to layer my necklaces, mix metal colors, and lately I have to admit I’ve been in a sparkly mood, wearing lots of diamonds and at least two ankle bracelets. Your price points are truly high and low. Why did you want to sell fine and faux? Interestingly, fine and faux are no longer just differentiated by price. We carry 14k and diamond Demi Jewelry starting at low price points, and faux jewelry
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MAN ON THE MOVE (Clockwise from left) Cunningham on the job; some of his subjects; and a moment with longtime associate John Kurdewan.
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When Bill Cunningham’s longtime right-hand man, John Kurdewan, wanted to put together a book of some of the late great’s iconic photography and memories, he turned to writer STEVEN STOLMAN to make it happen. Next month, Rizzoli releases Bill Cunningham Was There: Spring Flings & Summer Soirées, a celebration and collection of the social events Cunningham shot in New York, Palm Beach, and around the globe. Stolman tells THE DAILY about their beautiful friendship. By EDDIE ROCHE
How did the book come about? John Kurdewan and I were introduced by a mutual friend, Alexandra Lebenthal, who approached me and said Bill’s righthand wants to do a book about his experiences working together for almost two decades, and he doesn’t know how to go about it. At that point, I had authored five books. Alexandra said, “Will you talk to him? He misses Bill so much. He’s grieving profoundly. His world has completely changed because for 10 years he was completely devoted to Bill—not just professionally, but personally.” They were colleagues, but they were also buddies in the best sense of the word. John likes to say they were the odd couple. How so? John was a football player. He’s not of the world of fashion or the world of high society, but he’s such a mensch. He had lost his father. He and Bill just bonded. Bill looked to John as his gatekeeper and his protector—to keep out the madding crowd, and also to keep a level of sanity in their little pocket at The New York Times. He helped Bill navigate the change to digital, which, for a man of Bill’s age, was not easy. What advice did you give John? My advice to him was, “I don’t think the world wants a eulogy. I think they want an appreciation and an insider’s look at your very, very special relationship with Bill. That’s a story that only you can tell.” How did you choose what photos to include? John had worked on these photos and knew them
better than anybody else. He had very strong feelings about certain [things]. Not people—it wasn’t about people at all because John, like Bill, couldn’t care less who the people were. It was the composition of the photo, it was the flow of the dress. Bill was a photojournalist in the true sense of the word, and I think he was a better journalist than he was a photographer. Once everything went digital and we started looking at pre-digital and post-digital, you realize he wasn’t the best photographer. Many [images] were out of focus, but it didn’t matter because they were going into newsprint. But once they had to make the transition into the high-res digital world, the number of usable photos that would survive being blown up to high res decreased a bit. I’m trying to say that delicately. Did Bill know that he wasn’t a great photographer? I don’t think he ever considered himself a photographer. He considered himself a documentarian and the camera was his notepad. He wasn’t a photographer in the sense that he would manipulate the aperture and the exposure and the different lenses as deftly as others. He was more intent on documenting the stylistic moment. The photography was secondary to his responsibility to himself as a documentarian. Honestly, when The Times went 100 percent digital and Bill was forced to use a digital camera, he needed a lot of help. John took duct tape and basically taped over every single button on the camera that wasn’t absolutely essential. It wasn’t intuitive to him, so they had to make his cameras “Bill-proof.” Did John ever go out in the field with Bill? As Bill aged and needed a little help, and was less and less steady on his feet, John would accompany him. It’s like taking the car keys away from your elderly parents. It was hard for Bill to accept help from anybody, until he really needed it. Why do you think women loved having their picture taken by Bill so much? It was a validating experience that they had made an intelligent fashion choice and looked good in it. It was probably an affirming feeling to know that you had caught his eye. You knew Bill. What did you learn from him? The importance of journalistic ethics. Bill could not and would not be bought. He was immovable and inspiring. He also taught me how to see. He brought everyone to tears when he said, “He who seeks beauty will find it,” but it’s the truth—you can find beauty anywhere. And he taught me how to look for beauty and to see it anywhere and everywhere. He was known as being very modest. What do you think he would think of the book? He was so hesitant and uncomfortable with any kind of self-promotion, because it was part and parcel of his mystique. Remember, Bill wanted us to believe that he lived this monastic, singular, monk-like life, which was only partially true. He had friends, they were very close, they were not necessarily of the fashion world, they met his own special criteria of being interesting and interested. He died with $3 million in the bank. He chose to live a certain way for a bundle of reasons. A lot of that was a created aesthetic—he needed to live a certain way to practice his art. I’m not enough of an armchair psychiatrist to tell you what that was. He might have been a loner, but he wasn’t lonely. He lived modestly, but he had money. In many ways, he was extremely rich and lived a rich life.
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Yes, you read that right...OLD BAGS LUNCHEON, a 22-year-long tradition in Palm Beach. This year, OLD BAGS LUNCHEON has a new PURSE-onality!
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What makes a social media account soar? As the inf luencer industry shows no signs of slowing down, this is the question on everyone’s lips. Is it still possible to gain traction in a crowded space? What type of content will resonate? What platform should up-and-comers have their eye on? To get the scoop, we caught up with some of the best in the game. School is in session! By FREYA DROHAN
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What’s your most-asked question about social media? How do you become an Instagram blogger and gain followers. I definitely think nowadays it’s a bit more complicated than before. When there were less creators and the platform wasn’t as saturated, it was enough just to take beautiful photos. Now everyone who owns a smartphone can do that, so you really need to have a unique vision and something special to share to grow. How do you stay authentic? I am who I am. I always say what I think, even if others don’t agree with my opinion. I am greatly sensitive and emotional, someone who pursues the world through feelings. All my actions are driven by feelings. Instead of overthinking or measuring every step, I just do what feels right in the moment. Top three tips for posing? 1. Lighting is essential. The most perfect time for your pictures is golden hour—one hour after sunrise or one hour before sunset. 2. Know your angles! They’re different for everyone,
so you need to find out what works best for you. Try playing in front of the mirror and observe what looks the most flattering. 3. Stop posing. I only pose when I’m at a professional shoot. In all other cases, I am just having fun, walking around, playing with my hair, enjoying the process. I like my pictures to look as if they were taken by accident. What’s your advice for people looking to gain followers? Video is a big new chapter. Jump on TikTok before it’s too late! Don’t focus on just one platform; you should develop several at the same time as you never know what’s going to be most fruitful. Who do you love to follow on social media? I follow my friends to stay updated, and also a lot of aesthetic pages. I unfollowed most celebrities as I can’t really connect with them. If I get caught up on Instagram, I’d rather spend time to my advantage and learn something. I try to avoid wasting time scrolling through pictures that don’t bring value to my life.
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TikTok or Reels? If you’re trying to build an audience, then both! I personally prefer Reels. Social media for me is already overwhelming, so I would rather have everything in one place. How much time do you spend on social media every day? It depends—on weekends, my average is about two or three hours. On weekdays, it’s five or six hours, as being on social media is a big part of my job. If I wasn’t an influencer, I would definitely significantly lower this amount. Have you ever done a digital detox? I do it from time to time, but it always feels like I’m missing out on my work, and that I lose connection to the world. I do believe that real life has a lot more to offer. Being online is what I do for a living, so I can’t really be off as much as I would like to. What is the funniest DM you’ve ever received? Messages when people make completely wrong assumptions about me. That always makes me laugh! If you could take over one person’s account for the day, who would it be? I’ve heard Queen Elizabeth II is looking for a social media manager, so I think hers! What do you think the next big platform will be? Clubhouse, where you listen to people discussing specific themes or talk with other creative, inspiring people without seeing them. It’s growing rapidly. I don’t think it’s going to be as huge as Instagram, but the concept is interesting. How do you maintain a good relationship with social media? It’s important to have a close circle of people who know who you really are and remind you about it every single day. I also think children shouldn’t be allowed on social media. When I get cyberbullied, I can still have mental breakdowns. I have a psychologist who helps me deal with all the daily social media pressure.
What question do you get asked the most about your social media account? I probably get the most questions about the products I wear, the food I cook, and my dog, Luna. What’s the funniest DM you’ve ever received? I do this series called Gossip Goh, where my followers submit confessions and secrets around a particular topic that I share anonymously. I once did a dating one and I got to read some amazing stories! How do you maintain a positive relationship with social media? I think it’s so important to take breaks and to set rules for myself, like designating times to turn off.
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FOLLOWERS: 346K What’s your most-asked question about social media? The most recurring is definitely, “How did you get started?” I cut my hair into a pixie cut five years ago, and my picture went viral. I started receiving messages from people asking how I styled it, and I was answering the same questions over and over. To make it easier, I created a video to show the process. You could say things kind of snowballed from there. How do you stay authentic? Unless it’s a sponsored post, I don’t plan my content far in advance. I know some creators love it, but my daily posts are usually shot that same day. This allows me to feel more connected to my audience. What’s your advice for people looking to gain followers? I think a lot of influencers get caught up in the numbers—it is a business after all—but we should remind ourselves how special it is that the following we have supports us. I do think a mistake that some creators make when growing is that they gain a following by creating one type of content and then feel the need to change it after a while—to level up, so to speak. In these cases, staying the course and getting back to your niche can really help to continue growth. What is the funniest DM you’ve ever received? I once got a sext from a woman who meant to send it to her husband! Luckily it was just words and no picture. When she realized what she had done, she apologized profusely and we both had a good laugh about it. What do you think the next big platform will be? Anything that makes it easy to create inside of it. That’s why TikTok blew up so fast; it gives you all the tools you need to create a mini production with sound, effects, and editing all easily built in.
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What’s your advice for people looking to gain followers? To worry less about that, and stay focused on the things you can control: What’s your message? How is the platform you’re trying to build servicing others?
How can you improve on whatever skill you have and want to share with the world? How do you stay authentic? By focusing on things that inspire me creatively, and speaking from my own point of view—instead of giving in to pressure to portray myself as something I’m not. Top three tips for posing? 1. Save photos that inspire you on IG and Pinterest! It’s always helpful when you’re in a creative rut. 2. Wipe your smartphone’s camera lens to make sure your image is sharp. 3. Always shoot with enough negative space around the subject (you!) if you want to be able to crop the photo for Instagram. Who do you love to follow? My current girl crush, Dua Lipa. I love her style and fun music! Amberly Valentine, one of my favorite photographers, and Bomanizer, I live for his videos! TikTok or Reels? I can’t decide! I love scrolling through TikTok when I want to be mindlessly entertained, but I love the fashion videos on Reels for style inspiration. How much time do you spend on social media? Not as much as most people think! A lot more of my time is spent creating the content than consuming it. Because a lot of my work is social media, I actually enjoy my time spent offline. What is the funniest DM you’ve ever received? Someone asked if I wanted to join them and their friends on a helicopter ride to a secret party in the Hamptons. Their account was private, so I don’t know if that party ever happened, but there really are some crazy people who could care less about the fact that we’re in the middle of a pandemic! Have you ever done a digital detox? Taking a break from social media is truly one of my favorite things to do! What do you think the next big platform will be? I think Instagram’s here to stay for a while, but I also see a huge opportunity for platforms that encourage live connections and two-way dialogues, like Clubhouse. What I would love to see is a platform that doesn’t depend so heavily on the need to go viral. Community building is so much more important! How do you personally maintain a good relationship with social media? The mute function is a godsend, and such a great way to edit down my feed to just accounts and posts I love.
MARINA INGVARSSON FOLLOWERS: 110K
What’s your advice for people looking to gain followers? Be consistent and patient. See what people like about your posts and give them more of that, while cutting out the less engaging content. Occupy a certain niche, and don’t be afraid to do your own thing, but do it as well as you can. Who do you love to follow on social media? Accounts like I’ve just described. I usually follow a person for one certain thing or topic they post, and I love when they stick to the chosen format. Any posing advice for us? I always check whatever pose or movement I choose will work best for the piece I’m photographing. While posing, I try to keep a good balance—not too editorial, but not overly simple or boring. Make eye contact with the camera, look relaxed, natural, and non-forced by focusing behind the camera lens, instead of on it. TikTok or Reels? TikTok is a clear winner, but Reels is doing a great job with fashion films, art house trailers, and behindthe-scenes content. It’s an extension of the fashion accounts I already follow on Instagram. How much time do you spend on social media every day? Around four to five hours, which isn’t too bad actually. It beats looking at spreadsheets in an office cubicle! Have you ever done a digital detox? Instead of completely detoxing, I choose to treat social media as my job. I’m more engaged with it during the week but almost never pick up my phone on the weekends. This seems a lot more sustainable to me. How do you stay authentic? I tell the truth and only recommend something I like and believe in, which means being somewhat picky and selective with my collaborations. I’m happy I’m able to afford that. What do you think the next big platform will be? Whatever combines Zoom and TikTok in one… with funny filters. What are your thoughts on Clubhouse? An audio-only social network in our heavily visual culture? I’m doubtful, but if that takes off, I don’t see how Instagram wouldn’t be able to add that as an extra feature in its future updates!
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ChicESTATES 52 OLD BARN Set on a secluded 1.4 acres in Sagaponack, this six-bedroom shingled home is perfect for a family.
RUN FOR COVERT!
One industry that has exploded since the beginning of the pandemic is the Hamptons real estate market with unprecedented demand for homes in the area. Nobody knows this better than Compass realtor CHRIS COVERT, who’s been working around the clock to assist hungry buyers in finding an escape. He tells THE DAILY how he managed the busiest year of his career and if anything’s changed in the new year.
What has the past year been like for you? I think we can look at this past year as a year of unprecedented activity, never mind the emotional stuff. On a business level, as a real estate agent in the Hamptons, it’s been absolutely insane. We thought we were going to be off to a really strong year. March 12th, March 13th, somewhere in there, the world hit the brakes. However, the Hamptons was one of the few places on the planet that [had] an absolutely unique— or utmost unique—reaction, and that was the mass estate hysterics of people getting out of New York City. What’s it typically like at that time of the year? Normally, you couldn’t give away a house in March, April, or May. This was now the hottest market we’ve ever seen. I mean, people were taking things site unseen—complete emotional demand. The East and Long Island weren’t set up for a crush in population. Meanwhile, we all have our own families and our own kids and school, and are trying to figure out what’s going on. But we’re being asked to sort of put our families on hold, and get out there and try to safely help with health concerns in mind, and service an
entire new market. It was so fast and furious. We weathered through that. And, again, it was days and days of literally 20 hours a day, phone calls, trying to find people. Then we got the shut downs and had to stop. It just sort of came to a stop. But we were starting to realize that this wasn’t a two-week thing; people weren’t going to be traveling. And sure enough, as soon as we were able to open up, we had probably three years of inventory stacked up, sitting around. Over the course of June, July, and August, we cleared out the inventory, and it was a significant change in the way buyers were buying. For several years it had been a buyer’s market—no urgency, too much inventory, pricing just wasn’t resonating with the buyers. And within weeks, that was out the door. It was emotional buying, people had to have it, they had to have it now. So, what will 2021 be like? The difference we’re seeing now is we have very little good inventory. I think a number of buyers who couldn’t find what they wanted or weren’t getting discounts or were getting out-bid on everything took a step back and said, “I’m going to wait until 2021 when
everything relaxes and corrects itself.” Well, it’s not correcting itself because we have a dearth of inventory. So the lack of supply, even with reduced demand, is keeping those prices strong. I think people are realizing that they’re not getting on a cruise, they’re not flying to Ibiza to party. We’re not anywhere near done with this. This has also led people to believe that there’s a dynamic lifestyle change that can happen. You know, they’ve gotten used to working remotely. Broadband has allowed the world to go remote, and people are liking it. The Hamptons is a great place to live; people got a taste of it in the winter and last spring and this fall and winter, and I think people are staying. I’m thankful. I know a lot of people have suffered, so I’m conscious of that and I’m lucky to have been in the right place. Also, we did some good stuff. People in my community and my industry put it on the line to help other people to get out and get settled and find shelter. Are there any deals at all? If you have a time machine and can go back. No, the rental prices we’re now seeing are equivalent to what we used to see for May or September pricing.
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Is this a good time to sell in the Hamptons? It is if you have somewhere to go. The sellers have never seen a stronger market. That being said, they still have to be realistic. At some point over the summer, we did see a lot of opportunistic listings where people had these aspirational numbers and it was sort of like, “If I can get it, I’ll sell it. If not, I don’t need to sell it.” Buyers were emotional, but they weren’t stupid, so a lot of those never went anywhere, and I’ve seen a lot of those back off the market. But if a seller is a real seller and is in tune with realistic pricing, it’s a great time to sell. If you have a good product, a good home, you’re going to get it sold quickly. Our days on the market are as low as they’ve ever been. How are you managing your clients’ expectations now? I’m data-driven, and every year the data on the East End gets better. It used to be very decentralized and word of mouth. Now, it’s all out there for the public. We just have to portray data and show them realistic numbers; it’s there to support our opinions. And you have to give them realistic guidance. If you can show trends that have proven true in the past that you’ve called, you hope they put trust in you and trust that you’re the professional you claim to be. You joined Compass last year. Why did you make the move? It was not for a lack of being happy where I was. I was very happy at my prior firm, and had been for seven years. But what Compass offered was something I couldn’t look away from. The backoffice technology they provide has made my job so much more efficient. And when I’m more efficient, I’m more effective. Compass puts tremendous effort into its cross-market networking, which allows me to put my listings in front of top agents across the country in our cross markets. We see a lot of people in New York, Westchester, Northern New Jersey, Connecticut, South Florida, Palm Beach, L.A., the Bay Area, Aspen—I have direct access to the top agents there, and it just creates a great referral network and benefits my clients to put their high-end luxury product into all the luxury markets. Tell us about some of the properties you’re working with. First, 32 East Woods Path in Sagaponack is a done, done, and done house! It’s turn-key and move-in ready. It’s for someone who doesn’t want to think about doing anything. It’s a classic Hamptons house that was well maintained, great backyard, centrally located. Another property I have is 52 Old Barn Lane in Sagaponack, which is for someone who isn’t afraid of doing some renovating. It’s a great 1.4-acre property on a quiet street. It’s great for a family. The current house is in great shape but needs TLC. It’s everything you want for a family. On the far end of the spectrum is 677 Mecox, which is a spectacular 1.5-acre property in Water Mill. It looks over 40 acres of open farm reserve. That home is probably obsolete in its age, so it’s really for someone looking to build new. You’ll have one of the most prime addresses and views that you can imagine. The asking price is $7.4 million. What else is new in the real estate world? What we’re seeing for 2021 that we really started to increase in 2020 was the off-market deal. I think there have been far more transactions done off-market than normal. I think there was a combination of safety concerns, where people didn’t want to list their homes. The demand was so high that brokers had to go find opportunities off-market to satisfy demand. I think
677 MECOX Located far south in Water Mill, this 1.5acre property looks southwest across more than 55 acres of open reserve and out to Mecox Bay.
32 EAST WOODS This Sagaponack home boasts six bedrooms, eight-and-a-half baths, an oversize living room with a double-sided fireplace, a formal dining room, plus a chef’s kitchen with quartz counters and stainless-steel appliances.
that’s going to continue. I can speak personally—I have one of the most spectacular oceanfront properties in my pocket as an exclusive off-market listing. That’s all I can really say about it, but if you have $40 million to spend, I’m happy to share. What do you like most about your job? You set your own time. You decide where, when, how you’re going to work. It’s very much a eat-what-you-kill type of career, so you get out of it what you put into it. You are only beholden to yourself and only rewarded by your own efforts. It gives me a freedom in many regards to live the life I choose to live. I just choose to work my ass off because it is fulfilling. I get to work with amazing people within the brokerage community. Our clients are
some of the most fascinating and interesting people in the world. The products we’re marketing are some of the most beautiful, exquisite homes on the planet. And I get to do that in a region that is simply spectacular. You’re also home-schooling and working full-time. What’s it been like wearing those two hats? It’s a challenge. We were fortunate that our kids were in class for the fall semester. It allowed us to catch our breath and refocus. But they’re home again. You know, they’re not young enough that they still listen to whatever we tell them and they’re not old enough to be totally independent, so it’s a big challenge. But it’s the same thing that everyone on the planet is dealing with, so you do what you gotta do.
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THE REFRESH COTERIE is bringing in a generation of new designers for its digital show this season in dedicated virtual showrooms.
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COTERIE is once again going to be all digital this month. How will you be launching this season? Kicking off 2021, we’re returning with our secondedition digital event, launching February 16 and aligning with New York Fashion Week. We’re excited to introduce a variety of new initiatives and platform enhancements in our second edition. Some notable functionality and platform upgrades include credit card payment integrations and enhanced discoverability and search functionality, both of which benefit brands and retailers for a more seamless platform experience. We’re launching targeted white-glove services to help brands and retailers more efficiently connect and do business. These services range from a new Retail Concierge program to virtual “go-see” meetings set up by our dedicated Retail Relations team. Our goal for this season is to drive home areas in which we can bring a greater level of personalization, using our expertise in connection along with our aerial viewpoint of the markets we service. What have been the biggest challenges? Our industry has shown its strength over the past year, from small businesses that have been able to prioritize their budgets to big businesses that have managed to stay nimble. While full-scale digital adoption will take time, and we do believe a hybrid model of both live and digital connection platforms are the future, many were quick to adjust early on with our first edition, and the momentum is growing. One of the most welcomed challenges for us in our ongoing development of our digital events is helping bring products to life as much as possible. Utilizing highly customizable digital showrooms—powered by NuORDER’s Virtual Showroom Technology—brands are able to create engaging showroom experiences through 360 photography and shoppable hot spots,
which delivers a shopping experience that closely mimics real-life interaction. Furthermore, and one of the biggest benefits of a digital platform is the ability to then drive greater product discoverability through custom content creation—as it relates to current trending themes and category-specific roundups. Our plan is to continually optimize these experiences for both brands and buyers. What are the advantages of digital for brands and for buyers? The beauty of our digital event is that there are no barriers. Brands and buyers can connect from the comfort of their home, or wherever they may be when needing to conduct business. The removal of geographic limitations and a true globalization in commerce is the epicenter of benefit that our digital platform affords and ultimately what will further drive the industry forward. For brands, adopting a digital environment offers both an additional or alternative avenue to connect and showcase new product to a global audience of retail partners. The savvy brands will also be tracking what’s being purchased, which can lend to key insights and help guide future design priorities, as well as inform their e-commerce business. Similarly, for buyers, a digital environment allows for quicker and more targeted navigation of brands and products on a massive scale—delivering immediate results of exactly what you are looking for. What are some of the brands we should keep an eye on this season? With a wide breadth in selection of more than 275 brands, COTERIE DIGITAL is host to some extremely well-known brands, such as Hervé Léger, FARM Rio, Eugenia Kim, Barbour, and French Connection to name a few. Additionally, we’re featuring a collection
of über talented up-and-coming designers such as Claudia Li, Coût de la Liberté, PH5, Gigi Pip, and LaQuan Smith, who is a participant from our IMFC Incubator Program, which we launched in our first edition last fall. It’s all about discovery, and we’re really leaning into that this season. You’re partnering with the CFDA and New York Men’s Day. We couldn’t be more excited about our partnership with CFDA and NYMD! The partnership came about based on our aligned ideals of supporting American designers, and especially during Fashion Weeks when their new collections are showcased. There is a symbiotic and crucial relationship between runway and retail, in that for designers, there’s a necessary next step to connect with retail buyers after the runway shows end. Therefore, this partnership plays an integral role in facilitating commerce connection for both designers and retailers. As part of this program, a select group of CFDA and NYMD designers that are participating in this season’s New York Fashion Week on CFDA’s RUNWAY360 will present their latest collections at COTERIE DIGITAL via shoppable editorial content as well as within their dedicated digital showrooms. Who are some of the international brands showcasing? We’re featuring a comprehensive collection of designers, both established and up-and-coming, from an array of countries including Korea, Italy, France, Peru, Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, and more. We hope the world will be back to normal by next fall. What’s your plan for September? Cheers to that! We’re optimistic for 2021 and are planning to be back at the Javits Center September 19th–21st! There are so many fresh and exciting things in store for next season, and most importantly, we look forward to bringing to fruition a hybrid offering of events to our COTERIE community.
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For the second time, COTERIE, the global event connecting women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear designers with the international “who’s who” of retailers, is going digital. Its new VP of Events COURTNEY BRADARICH, who started her career with the show, tells THE DAILY what’s in store this season.
MakingItWORK THE SHOW MUST GO ON Looks from Cynthia Rowley and Monica Rose.
GETTING THROUGH
Due to the pandemic, the fashion industry has been hit hard in the past year, and many leaders have had to rethink how they do business. THE DAILY recently hosted a panel in partnership with COTERIE featuring designer CYNTHIA ROWLEY, stylist MONICA ROSE (who works with Chrissy Teigen and Katharine McPhee), Afterpay’s Chief Marketing Officer MELISSA DAVIS, and Saks Fifth Avenue’s Chief Merchant TRACY MARGOLIES to talk about how they managed to find success in a trying year and the lessons they learned. Here are some highlights from the conversation:
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CYNTHIA ROWLEY on Pivoting: In mid-March, I thought, “Well, that was a nice career that I had for the past 25-plus years.” I really thought it was all over and then I kind of had to be, like, “Get your s**t together, Cynthia.” And I went and got together with my team and said, “This is what we have to do.” We doubled down on our direct-to-consumer business. If a store of our own was not performing or had to be closed indefinitely, then we closed it. We had to cut down our staff. We made some bold moves and invested a lot in marketing and in our DTC business. We changed our product mix a lot, canceling anything that was splashy and flashy if we could, and we just went with things that seemed relevant. We introduced a little home collection; we did comfy blankets and sweatshirt dresses. We changed the product assortment and color to happy, optimistic things. If you’re going to buy something, it should bring you joy. MONICA ROSE on Launching a Collection: After spending five or six months focusing on home, family, and kids, I decided to focus on my website, and that’s where it kind of came about to start a little collection. It’s more of a vintage rework because that’s what I already do with my clients—I rework pieces. Now, I’m four months into it and it’s doing really well. MELISSA DAVIS on Afterpay’s Successful 2020: We enable people to buy what they want today and pay
for it later in four equal, interest-free installments. When the pandemic happened and everything shut down, you didn’t know exactly what was going to happen to retail. And so for us, similar to everyone else, we were thinking about the customer and what they really want and what matters to them. As everything shifted more toward e-commerce, it was the perfect fit for what we did in enabling people to actually make better financial decisions. So being able to buy something today and paying only 25 percent up front and then paying for the rest later gave them the financial tools to empower them to spend their own money and budget out in a way that fits with their new lifestyle and everything that was going on. ROWLEY on the Positives: We were going along in the fashion industry for years with the same rules and the same playbook. I think [COVID] has totally upended the entire industry for the better. The biggest thing is that we make everything in small quantities and replenish quickly when things sell out, and that’s such a much better way to work. No one has a crystal ball, so the fact that you would show something and then produce a whole bunch of it and then wait for people to come in and buy it is such a crazy model to begin with. So the buy-now, wear-now, the truncated delivery times, the responsiveness to your audience— those are all things that were a long time coming. TRACY MARGOLIES on Teamwork: I would say for positives, one in particular would be teamwork. Every day, or at least four days a week, the team and I would start our day at 9 a.m. and talk about all the things we had to accomplish that day. So I say “teamwork,” teamwork and collaboration internally, but also externally. This was a time when I really had to call on all my vendor partners. “What are we going to do? How are we going to get through this
together?” I felt we came out better because of it. ROWLEY on Making It Work: I think it’s this sort of fearlessness in a way. Not feeling like there are any rules anymore and that, in the end, creativity is most important. It’s sort of like almost anything goes. For me, I have this feeling like I have nothing to lose. Let’s just try it, let’s just make it. If you’re feeling like something is a good idea, just do it. I feel like that’s been liberating, and really fun and exciting. DAVIS on Her Admiration for Retailers: Your traditional ways of business were just upended, stores had to close, and nobody knew what was going to happen and when they’re going to reopen, and we still don’t. The creative ability and agility of retail, being able to switch, how you think about buying seasons now, and what merchandise people care about—there’s a lot that has changed over the past year. And I admire the reaction that we’ve seen from all our retail partners in addressing that and figuring out how to make it work in times of such uncertainty still. MARGOLIES on Who She Has Looked Up To: I have a new sense of admiration for teachers. I’m a single mother by choice and spending time with my son and trying to teach him, I have a whole other level of appreciation for teachers and any parents that are at home trying to juggle education with their work life. I admire everyone who’s gone through that.
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ATLANTA IS YOUR TICKET This April, see the must-haves of Autumn/Winter 2021 at Atlanta Apparel.
SHOWROOMS
Tuesday, April 13 — Saturday, April 17, 2021
TEMPORARIES
Wednesday, April 14 — Friday, April 16, 2021 Book Your Trip Today at Atlanta-Apparel.com
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COLORS AND PRINTS Strategic color choices are essential for cost-conscious consumers. Look for rich neutrals, berry/plum accents, steel and bright blues, and dark greens.
MOMENT There is a need to keep styles versatile and adaptable to create longevity in our wardrobes, as well as the need for comfort to satisfy our “Stay at Home Style.”
THE PERFECT ZOOM SWEATER ATHLEISURE LIFESTYLE CARDIS TO LAYER SOFT COLUMN SKIRTS BLANKET COATS JERSEY DRESSES HATS, HATS, HATS PERFECT PAIRINGS JACKET VESTS
GREEN SHEEN
ROSE TAN
CLASSIC BLUE
ULTRAMARINE GREEN
ALMOND OIL
MAGENTA PURPLE
SLEET
SHOE
ESSENTIALS Styles are taking direction from our growing interest in the great outdoors and the “home hub” life we are leading at home.
MATISSE FOOTWEAR
CLOGS COZY SLIPPERS SNEAKERS THAT TAKE YOU EVERYWHERE THE NEWEST IN BOOTS
ACCESSORY FAVORITES Keep accessories classic, seasonless, and multifunctional.
CHIC FACE COVERINGS CHUNKY GOLD JEWELRY NECKLACES FOR LAYERING CHARMS TOTES, DUFFLES, AND HANDBAGS BEADED BRACELETS HOOP EARRINGS GOLD JEWELRY
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DAY & MOOD
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SEE YOUR OLD FAVORITES AND DISCOVER WHAT’S NEW 7 for All Mankind
J Marie Collection
Pistola
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James & Lottie
Sam Edelman
ASTR
Jen & Co.
Southern Bliss Co.
Boyish Jeans
Joya
TELETIES
Central Park West
Latico Leathers
TOMS SHOES
Charlie Holiday
Lavender Brown
UmGee USA
Chinese Laundry
Little English
Unreal Fur
Citizens of Humanity
LUV AJ
Vintage Havana
Elegant Baby
Mi Lucero
White & Warren
Free People
Mother
Wildfox Couture
Gretchen Scott Designs
New Vintage Wholesale
Yumi Kim
HYFVE
Oliver & Rain
& So Many More!
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STAY CALM & KEEP LEARNING Get trend forecasting and business education tips to help make 2021 even more successful!
VISIT @ATLANTAAPPAREL’S IGTV FOR: Marketing advice on making social media more effective, increasing diversity, and improving productivity Fashion insider videos with @City.Peach Trend insights from our fashion director Market tips and retailer spotlights Digital fashion shows
LET’S BE FRIENDS #atlapparel | @atlantaapparel April 13 – 17 | Atlanta-Apparel.com/April
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AtlantaBUZZ
MARKET MOMENTS
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Atlanta Apparel, we salute you! The Southern city was abuzz earlier this month as the fashion community got together at AmericasMart to safely showcase and discover what’s new and exciting for the upcoming season. From must-have wardrobe heroes to surprising sartorial trends, it was an all-encompassing experience attended by those in the know. The next vibrant event takes place from April 13–17. Mark your cals— we’ll see you there!
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EXTRA!
OH, COUTURE! How we missed the elegance,
FENDI FANTASY!
exuberance, and excitement of the City of Light’s most extravagant fashion affair. The best Spring/Summer 2021 haute couture shows brought glamour to the fore, and we couldn’t be more in love. Finally, the incentive we need to hang up our sweatpants for good!
It’s Kim Jones world, and we’re just living it in. The what-can’t-he-do designer put his first mark on Fendi with couture. On speeddial? Supermodels Cara Delevingne, Bella Hadid, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Kate Moss, and actress Demi Moore, who all dazzled in his ethereal Virginia Woolf– themed show.
OOH LA LA,
VIVA VALENTINO! Pierpaolo Piccioli has spoken: Big boots mean big business! Time to trade in your slippers for a pair of teetering gold metallic platforms. Also on the runway? Otherworldly gilded face paint, XL hoop skirts, and…umm, men!
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Fishnets among the tweed and tulle? We love to see it. In place of the usual no-holdsbarred show setting, Virginie Viard opted for an intimate, intergenerational family reunion with chic options for women of every age. Consider us RSVPing with a resounding “Yes!” for the next soirée.
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