The Daily Front Row Palm Beach

march 2020

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Jasmine Sanders

James Turlington

Jordan Barrett

Alessandra Ambrosio

Cheerleaders, live music, and creative cultural venues on both sides of the pond are just a few reasons this season’s hautest catwalks were unforgettable, from the chic clothes to the even chicer crowds.

Yolanda Hadid Julien Macdonald, Tommy Hilfiger and Melissa Odabash

Alan Cumming brought his mom, Mary Darling, to the show!

Billy Porter, H.E.R., and Miss Fame

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The Hilfiger show was held at the Tate Modern, with a Brit, Naomi Campbell, opening the proceedings, while Christy Turlington’s nephew, James, made his Tommy debut.

Straight off the Runway!

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Meghan Trainor and Charli XCX

FASHION FOR THE PEOPLE! This collection marks the brand’s fourth season with Formula One star Lewis Hamilton, and the design focus for his line and the collab with H.E.R. was to create something for everyone, regardless of gender, age, body type, or ethnicity.

Candice Swanepoel

Sleek, sporty, and eco-friendly! The most sustainable Tommy X Lewis designs yet were shown alongside the first-ever Tommy X Lewis X H.E.R. capsule and coed Spring ’20 Hilfiger Collection looks.

Winnie Harlow

Jourdan Dunn

Naomi Campbell and Lewis Hamilton

H.E.R.

The category is…

Tommy X Lewis!

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Erin O’Connor and Halima Aden

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Hilfiger joined Campbell, Hamilton, and models for the show’s finale.

Maurits Stibbe, Negin Mirsalehi, Valentina Ferragni, and Luca Vezil

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Kaia Gerber

Bella Hadid

Blake Lively

haute scene!

The Kors show was held at NYC’s former American Stock Exchange building with a rustic raw-wood catwalk, while country singer Orville Peck delighted the crowd with a few songs. Plus! It was Julia LouisDreyfus’s first-ever runway experience.

MICHAEL kors Collection

Wow!

Equestrian-tinged riding boots and breeches paired with capes and prairie dresses created Western vibes, elevated by strong tailoring.

Dove Cameron Sofia Sanchez De Betak

Michael Kors

Hannah Bronfman Ashley Benson

Larsen Thompson

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Ken Downing

Diaphanous chiffon and oil slick silk looks meet sharp tailoring and outerwear, proving Maxwell’s mastery at creating movement and drama.

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Cheer stars Gabi Butler and Lexi Brumback with Karlie Kloss

Brandon Maxwell and Kerby Jean-Raymond James Turlington

field trip!

The unique setting? The American Museum of Natural History. Also noteworthy: Cast members from Netflix’s hit show Cheer were in the audience, cheering from the front row.

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Lynn Yaeger

Later!

Laura Brown

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BRAVO! The Jacobs show featured 54 dancers, under the direction of choreographer Karole Armitage. Plus, 88 models walked the show.

Karlie Kloss

Gigi Hadid

“It will take me some time to recover.”

—Marc Jacobs

Liya Kebede

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“I’m just being Miley!”

Jacobs delivered delightful ’60s looks with some modern twists, including empire waists, Peter Pan collars, and oversize buttons. Heaven!

Mica Argañaraz Stephanie Seymour Nicki Minaj

Ellen von Unwerth

Nina Garcia

Molly and Reese Blutstein

Miley Cyrus

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THE CLOSER! The designer’s show is always the epic finale to New York Fashion Week.

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FAN CLUB! The brand counts Gwyneth Paltrow and Sienna Miller among its customers.

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johnson Yes!

Delicate liquid satin, floral cloqué, and structured ’80s leather mingled with Ulla signatures, like knitwear and Lurex chiffon, styled with the brand’s first-ever sunnies.

Ulla Johnson

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Inspo ALert!

The intensely rich hues were set against the palette of a dry savannah landscape, inspired by the designer’s recent trip to East Africa.

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Rachel Marx

high contrast Cozy, sculptural knits juxtaposed gorgeously with sharply cut outerwear.

Valeria Buldini

Carolyn Murphy Hannah Elyse

Mona Tougaard sublime shapes The atelier’s breathtaking construction included nippedin waists with corset-like boning and exaggerated Juliette sleeves.

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Silvia Venturini Fendi’s vision of “soft power” was rendered in feminine colors and ladylike silhouettes, mixed with strong, military-inspired tailoring. Bellissima!

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pure joie!

Futuristic yet wearable silhouettes and accessories, done in head-to-toe fur and leather, were perfected with unexpected lace, satin, and velvet details.

Imaan Hammam

Best of Milan!

Italy’s catwalks never cease to delight, and the Fall ’20 shows were no exception, with impeccable craftsmanship, novel silhouettes and styling, and oh-so-many supermods.

Ahead, this season’s finest Milano morsels!

Spectacular accessories are always a highlight chez Fendi.

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Lexi Boling

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max mara Nautical touches brought whimsy and flair to a covetable wardrobe of elegant, boardroom-ready clothes.

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Elisabetta Canalis, Melissa Satta, Giulia Michelini, and Fiammetta Cicogna

Molly Chiang and Yuyu Zhangzou bold shoulders Romantically tailored and draped jackets and blazers offer a fresh take on the power-shoulder trend that’s prevailed in recent seasons.

Caroline Daur

Olivia Palermo

Candela Pelizza front row magic!

There was an epic turnout of celebs and style mavens at Max Mara’s show.

Anna Wintour

Linda Tol and Eleonora Carisi

Kaia Gerber

Yoyo Cao

Caroline Issa

Neelofa Paula Ordovás Anna Dello Russo

Gemma Chan Chiara Ferragni

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Francesca Rocco

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arrivederci!

D&G always delivers a memorable last look—sending out its troupe of mods en masse.

Ciao, bellas!

A celebration of the many artisans behind the scenes, the collection’s exquisite knits, lace, and beading had a darkly romantic effect.

Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce

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honoring craftsmanship Videos showed the talents in action, from a shoemaker to a seamstress to a weaver, as some artisans sat at workbenches in the foyer.

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sugar rush Scott playfully riffed on Antoinette’s alleged “let them eat cake” quote to an extreme, literal degree.

Piece of cake!

Joan Smalls

Stella Maxwell

moschino Marie Antoinette meets Tokyo’s vibrant colors in “Anime Antoinette,” Jeremy Scott’s cosplay version of the famed French queen. Delectable!

Marjan Jonkman

Romee Strijd

sweet success Cartoonish proportions, done in kitschycool toile.

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Gigi Hadid, Jeremy Scott, and Kaia Gerber

Yolanda Hadid

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chic coeds!

Versace showed men’s and women’s looks together on the runway for the first time.

well accessorized Striking bags in many sizes, hues, and prints (houndstooth! zebra!) abounded. A mix of cheeky and serious styles were toted in tandem.

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Tailored suits, collegiate vibes, and florals felt both youthful and high fashion—Donatella at her best! Especially in the array of spangled, playful party-ready minidresses in the finale.

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Cara Taylor

maximum volume There were bold cascading sleeves galore—slick silver capelets, diaphanous ruffles, and more.

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Maartje Verhoef

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Mica Arganaraz

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Assertive, tailored daywear was Ferretti’s focus, though the slouchy leather and metallic suiting and jewel-toned ruffled frocks deserve after-hours adventures, too.

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Comfort, coziness, and color!

Creative director Daniel Lee’s concept, “new elegance for every eventuality,” meant lots of knitwear alongside crisp tailoring.

dream weave The brand’s signature Intricatto leatherwork got supersized.

Rachel Marx

Faretta

Valerie Scherzinger Quinn Mora

on the EDGE Lee’s clean silhouettes were trimmed with loads of fringe, for a sense of confident minimalism that’s fashionforward yet easily wearable.

Dev Hynes and Tessa Thompson

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Barbara Valente

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Finally, we’re here, darlings!

Palm Beach has long deserved its own Daily.

Why should NYC, L.A., and the Hamptons have all the fun? Our irresistible mix of fashion, beauty, and dish is truly curated by local insiders, so it’s rself in these about—and for—you. Find you e you from gorgeous pages, which will tak shores, and Fashion Month to Palm Beach’s e you know revel in that Daily wit and verv and love!

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The haute biennial event took place February 22 at the Society of the Four Arts’ Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, with an otherworldly dress code: Sky’s the Limit.

“Pre-event facials at Tammy Fender. They’re even better post-event, when you really need TLC!” “Sunday polo in Wellington, cheering on La Indiana.”

“Louis Vuitton’s tie-dye Palm Beach City Bag, on pre-order.”

“Skinny margs poolside at the Colony, and lunch with the girls at Swifty’s.”

“Perusing Aerin for beautiful trinkets and swimsuits.”

2. Meltdowns over invitations that 3. Sending A5 Wagyu steaks to friends from across the room at Imoto as the ultimate power move.

4. The resurrection of Worth Avenue!

5. Casually installing pools in your backyard that are double the cost of the average house in the U.S.

6. NYC restaurants taking over

“Do you seriously not have Fiji water?

My dog will know the difference.”

the island—and we couldn’t be more excited about it!

“I’m one martini away from having a Countess Luann moment.”

—Overheard at the Colony

—Michael Hainey, September 2012

“My parents just bought a building to get me into college.”

—Overheard over wellness shots at Amici Market

“My new diet consists of taking an Ambien at 6 p.m. on weeknights so I sleep through dinner.”

—Overheard over blowouts at Anushka

“Is there a way to search salary on Tinder?”

Quiz WHICH FLORIDIAN ENCLAVE ARE YOU? My ideal mode of transport is…

A. Custom Moke, in a pastel shade B. Bentley Continental GT Convertible, preferably in white C. Range Rover Autobiography, black on black D. McLaren 720S (it’s a rental, baby!)

My living room is filled with…

A. An ocean breeze B. Artwork my interior designer picked out C. The scent of an extra-large Cire Trudon candle

D. Mirrors and nonstop EDM My kid is…

A. Applying early to Yale, with Vanderbilt as a safety school B. Fluent in Mandarin, Latin, and French C. Mastering dressage D. Late, again, for his 2 a.m. curfew I never leave home without my…

A. Xanax or Adderall, depending on the time of day

KEY: A. Palm Beach; B. Boca Raton; C. Wellington; D. Miami’s South Beach

B. Golf clubs C. Personal assistant on speed dial D. Patent leather YSL Tributes The most extravagant purchase I bought recently was…

A. Hinckley Dasher… as a tender.

B. 23andMe, for my entire extended family C. Embraer Legacy 500 D. A winter pad on Star Island

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—Overheard at Pizza Al Fresco

“Oh, no, I never go off of the island.

If I even think about crossing the bridge, I get a nosebleed.”

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1. Nannies doing doubleduty as Instagram photographers for their bosses.

“Loving the 007 vibes of this vibrant retro-chic dress from the Max Mara Spring collection.”

Just a few of the hilarious morsels from our current Instagram obsession, @OverheardPB

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Palm Beach topics du moment to ponder immediately!

encourage creative cocktail attire, without the option of black tie.

palm beach unfiltered!

“Dating is so hard in Palm Beach when you have a girlfriend.”

—Overheard over acai bowls

THINGS TO DISCUSS…

“My Hermès Oran sandals. I live in them.”

“Photog Nathan Coe’s cheeky series of iconic PB landmarks—the perfect souvenir for your NYC pied-à-terre.”

ef —Lizzi Bickford, Editor in Chi

—Overheard over rum runners at HMF

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LIZZI’S local musts!

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“She’s been married more times than I’ve been to Target.”

Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall

—Overheard at Hai House

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NEWLYWED BLISS! WITH DEVON WINDSOR

“Someone is trying to get into the show, saying they’re my mother and her name is Beatrice. They should do research!

My mom’s name is Monse.”

How’s married life treating you?

Honestly, it’s exactly like it was before I was married!

How was your wedding?

It was an insane amount of planning. We custom-designed and brought in every piece of furniture to St. Barts. We imported 11 crates. It’s a little island, so it’s hard to get to.

You fly to Puerto Rico or St. Maarten, and then another little plane.

Were you nervous on your wedding day?

No. I was so chill. I was ready and relaxed.

How did walking down the aisle compare to the catwalk?

It’s different. Runway is more nerve-racking, but the aisle is more emotional.

Where did you honeymoon?

We went to Africa and the Maldives. We had the best time ever.

—Fernando Garcia

How did your Birthstone designs come about?

For years, I successfully sold our Bayberry Necklaces, station chain necklaces with semiprecious gemstones, and started hearing requests for birthstone versions at trunk shows. Customers “design” their own pieces on our site, selecting the stones and length. We ship pieces in five to seven business days. Birthstone designs celebrate an entire family, as a proud mother’s badge of honor, a loved one’s life, or an anniversary. They’re the best Mother’s Day gifts!

Thoughts on wearing baubles to the beach?

I’m all about diving in and floating in the waves. I wear solid gold pieces that won’t get affected by saltwater.

What’s your Palm Beach connection?

My close family friends and relatives have homes, so I’ve visited for as long as I can remember. My grandmother was a Lilly Pulitzer fan, so Palm Beach reminds me of her wearing bright colors and big sunglasses with her bronze tan.

I feel transported to a different era here. The first thing I do when I arrive is go to Green’s Pharmacy Luncheonette for a sandwich. I’m not sure it’s changed since the 1930s. I love it!

Join Haverhill Collection on Friday, March 6, for a trunk show at LaunchPad Collective, 150 Worth Avenue, First Floor

ARTISTIC FLAIR! WITH TORY BURCH

How did artist Francesca DiMattio inspire you for Fall?

I’m obsessed with her pottery!

She challenges traditional norms of femininity. We’ve known each other for 10 years.

Your show was at Sotheby’s…

I wanted a small, intimate space, with a sense of emotion.

ETERNAL YOUTH! With Liya Kebede

You look so good! What’s your secret?

I go to sleep early. It helps a little.

How does it feel to walk with a new generation of models?

It’s odd! They’re so young. Oh, my God, was I ever that young?

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A TALE of two ISLANDS! Overheard by your Daily at Sant Ambroeus…

New York editrix, childless: “So when my flight lands on Wednesday at 7 p.m., we’ll do quick stops at two cocktail parties and then head to dinner…around 9 p.m.?”

Palm Beach social, mom: “No way! Wednesdays are a no-go.

Sitters are reserved for Thursdays, the only night I’m free from my husband and the kids and can actually have fun!

Also, Palm Beachers don’t really party hop. That’s not a thing here.”

New York editrix, childless: “What do you mean? You only go to one event in an evening?”

Palm Beach social, mom: “Yeah. Each event has its own dress code. Do you expect me to change in the car en route from one event to the next?

It may be an island, but this isn’t NYC!”

BONDWORTHY BAG

FEELING FOXY! With Monse’s Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia

What’s the scoop on your Fall ’20 collection?

Laura Kim: We always look for a little bit of danger in Monse.

Even though we’re not that dangerous.

Fernando Garcia: The danger of deconstruction is about as naughty as we’ll ever be. We’re both very lighthearted people.

It’s a punk story, but done in a happy way, with vibrant colors.

Where did the punky vibes come from?

Laura: We were watching Fantastic Mr. Fox; there’s that little rat, the only evil character in the movie.

Fernando: Adorably evil!

Michael Kors is rolling out a limitededition capsule collection later this month to toast the 25th James Bond film, No Time to Die. The trio of stylish bags is constructed of supple leather in the popular Bancroft silhouette (which makes a cameo on Naomie Harris’ character, Miss Moneypenny, in the flick), plus a duffel and a carryall. “Jet-set glamour, sophistication, speed, energy—these are all words that come to mind when you think about the world of James Bond,” says Kors.

bold new AGE!

WITH CAROLINE DE MAIGRET

What led you to pen your book, Older, But Better, But Older?

It is a bitter, weird moment to understand that you are not part of the youth club anymore.

I’m still that person in my mind, but my body is showing differently.

Suddenly, people start to call you madame, and some men that would have looked at you before, don’t. It’s weird when things change, and it’s not you changing them. I know that whatever I’m feeling, some others are feeling the same way.

You don’t like cosmetic surgery, right?

It’s not that I don’t like it. I think it’s amazing. I’m just scared. I wish I had the balls to do it.

Does your sense of humor help you deal with aging?

To be self-deprecating is the most important thing.

When you are able to laugh at yourself and your neuroses, it makes them less important. It’s a good armor. It avoids other people talking behind your back. As long as you have humor, you’re okay in life.

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total gem!

With Haverhill Collection’s founder, Haverhill Leach

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LANDSCAPE perfection!

The Hamptons’ favorite garden guru,

DIAMOND DOGS!

WITH REBECCA ROMIJN

GREAT GENES!

With James Turlington

Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss

When did you realize that your aunt, Christy Turlington, was a fashion legend?

I never really saw her as being that famous. She was just my aunt. I always looked up to her and everything she’s done, such as [her charity] Every Mother Counts, and how she pursued higher education in the midst of being who she is. I saw how people looked up to her and how she was the mentor to so many top models now. People like Carolyn Murphy and Karlie Kloss have all said how amazing she’s been to them.

Did you know Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell when you were a kid?

When I was little, I saw them a few times. After I saw Kate Moss at Fashion Week, Christy told me Kate and I shared a bed when I was a little baby. They both came for Thanksgiving one year with my grandma, grandpa, and the whole gang. It’s been special to be in this world and reunite with them.

We hear you and your mom are close. Are you a momma’s boy?

Yes, 100 percent. She and Christy have always been my mentors. They’re pretty much best friends. They live a block away from each other.

Modeling doesn’t always last forever…unless you’re Christy Turlington. What else do you want to do?

Eventually, I’d like to get into acting. This life is new to me, because I played baseball from 2 to 25. This has been a huge transition in my life, going from my biggest passion to this. I’d love to model for awhile.

The ride has been amazing!

How did your bauble line, Charlie Dolly, come about?

I thought, “Why do we have such clunky jewelry settings?”

I always wanted to wear loose diamonds. Charlie and Dolly are my daughters’ names.

They’re my sparkly little creatures!

Do you wear your creations daily?

Yes! I don’t take my jewelry off when I sleep; I like to leave it on when I work out.

I call it modern tennis jewelry. A dangly diamond is sexy, casual, and elegant.

What else have you been up to?

I’m hosting American Rescue Dog Show on Hallmark Channel, which is so fulfilling and cute. It celebrates rescue dogs in categories like Best in Wiggle Butt, Best in Snoring, Best in Belly Rubs, Best in Couch Potato. The ones that really get you are Best in Special Needs and Best in Senior.

There’s not a dry eye in the house.

STYLISH SUPPER!

On Thursday, March 12, chic lifestyle and fashion brands Neely & Chloe, India Amory, Mignonne Gavigan, and Tuckernuck are co-hosting an al fresco dinner at Chris Burch’s private residence.

The spring fête will host influential Palm Beach women and tastemakers, including Darcy Fogg, Allegra Fanjul, Lauriston Segerson, and Caroline Rafferty, as well as the brands’ founders and ambassadors: Neely and Chloe Burch (above), Julia Hoyt Amory, September Rinnier Votta, Madeline Grayson, Molly Raney Glasser, Elizabeth Tuke Dake, and Shallon Hunter Manion.

DIVINELY EQUINE!

This season, Mark Cross debuts a luxurious equestrian collection of bags that showcase the brand’s rich, 125-year-old history while also celebrating its modern revitalization. The marriage of fine materials and craftsmanship with contemporary, practical details really shine in this collection of duffels, totes, and saddle bags, all designed with input from prominent equestrian riders in Wellington. The Daily’s Darcy Fogg caught up with Mark Cross’ president and CEO, Ulrik Garde Due, at the collection’s recent unveiling at Wellington’s Bluman Equestrian.

Check out a video of the interview—and get a look at the full collection and some of its biggest equestrian fans—at fashionweekdaily.com.

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COUPLE GOALS!

With Keri Russell & Matthew Rhys

Keri, we saw you dancing in the front row at NYFW! Matthew: We’re wasted! [Laughs] We’ve had three Peronis.

Keri: I dance all the time. I’m a trained dancer.

How would you rate her dancing?

Matthew: 10…

Keri: Nice!

Matthew: ...out of 50! [Russell breaks into laughter] Matthew, you were so good in the Mister Rogers’ biopic. What was Mrs. Rogers like?

Keri: Isn’t it a beautiful movie?

Matthew: She has a wicked sense of humor. She’d say, “Fred drove me nuts!”

She’s honest. In the movie, she says Fred wasn’t a saint. He was far from perfect, but he worked hard. She was adamant about keeping him humanized.

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James Turlington

Frederico Azevedo of Unlimited Earth Care, chronicles 26 years of his breathtaking work in Bloom: The Luminous Gardens of Frederico Azevedo. “The whole idea is to make people excited about landscaping, color, and sustainability,” Azevedo explains of his gorgeous approach to greenery. “We want people who already love gardens to imagine more color, more textures, and more variety.” An essential read for inspired ideas to refresh your Palm Beach grounds—or get a head start on that East End property’s backyard before summer!

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bon appÉtit, darlings!

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PASTA PARTY! With Scarpetta’s John Meadow

Love getting our Scarpetta fix in the 305, the Big Apple, and London! What’s new on the menu?

We’re rolling out a special caviar with tagliatelle pasta, expanding our crudo offering, and started making our own gluten-free pasta.

What’s next for Scarpetta?

Selfishly, I want to open restaurants in my favorite places so I have an excuse to travel. We opened our first international project in London this summer, and have three international projects coming up in amazing cities that we can’t wait to share!

Tell us about your new charity program.

We’re focusing our efforts on NYC’s Food & Finance High School, the city’s only culinary high school, powered by the Food Education Fund, to encourage local youth to pursue hospitality careers.

BAR BANTER!

With Succession’s Nicholas Braun, aka Cousin Greg

Thoughts on fashion shows?

It’s so new. This world is so different.

It’s like a movie premiere, but twisted up and rearranged. I like the tension right before the show starts.

Do you get called Cousin Greg often?

Yeah. They also call me Greg, the Egg. That’s really stuck.

We hear you co-own a bar in NYC, Ray’s…

Me and Justin Theroux, Jon Neidich, Taavo Somer, and Carlos Quirarte own it. It’s a classy dive bar. It feels like it’s been there for awhile.

There’s good booze, nice bartenders, a good vibe, a lot of country music, and a broken jukebox. It’s the first bar I’ve ever owned. I love it. I go all the time. Probably too much.

What’s your signature drink?

I’m a Casamigos soda guy. We also have Pabst Blue Ribbon, which is a classic. And picklebacks!

Palm Beach’s dining landscape is always chic, but this spring, there’s so much digest. Let’s dig in! l UES stalwart La Goulue is opening its first location outside the Big Apple, just south of the Breakers Palm Beach, any day now. l Another French favorite, Le Bilboquet, arrives on Worth Avenue imminently. l Bridgehampton and Gramercy crowd-pleaser Almond has arrived. l Nantucket heads south! LoLa 41, from Brazilian-born owner and Palm Beach regular Marco Coelho, is at hip hotel newcomer White Elephant, also a Nantucket import. l BLT’s Laurent Tourondel is whipping up coastal Italian fare at Scusi. l For cocktails with a view, don’t miss rooftop bar The Ben. l Plus! Triedand-true faves: Kitchen, the West Palm Beach resto run

by Tiger Woods’ ex-private chef Matthew Byrne and wife Aliza Byrne. l We also adore Imoto for fresh sushi and friendly “Where everybody knows your name” vibes.

iconic eats!

With swifty’s FOUNDER Robert Caravaggi

Why did you revive Swifty’s after the NYC original closed in 2016?

Many of our loyal customers wanted us to reopen from the day we closed!

My wife, Blaine, and I decided to pursue other ventures, including her gluten-free bakery, Off the Wheat Sweets and Eats. The Colony contacted me about a year ago and proposed Swifty’s opening in the hotel. We’re pleased that it’s working out so well. Many loyal customers are already frequenting Swifty’s in Palm Beach. It’s rewarding to see them and to hear how much they love the food, service, and atmosphere.

Why do you enjoy Palm Beach?

I like the upscale, stylish, tropical mood. Once you cross over the bridge, everything changes. I feel a certain calming effect, like I’m in a special place. It’s beautiful and welcoming. I’ve been coming here for many years, and consider PB as a second home.

How did you devise the PB menu?

I have hundreds of menu items, some dating back to Mortimer’s. Our executive chef, Tom Whitaker, and I chose the most popular Swifty’s items, like corn

The Daily Wonders…

What’s your Brandusa Niro go-to beach drink or Editor in Chief, CEO snack?

Chief Content Officer Eddie Roche Editor in Chief & President The Daily Front Row Palm Beach Lizzi Bickford Managing Editor Tangie Silva Creative Director Dean Quigley “Cold cuts, cheeses, nuts— basically, a whole charcuterie board!”

Executive Editor Alexandra Ilyashov Digital Director Charles Manning Fashion News Editor Aria Darcella

Fashion Editor & Lifestyle Correspondent Darcy Fogg Video Content Editor Kristin Pisarcik-Urrutia Editors-at-Large Charlotte and Sophie Bickley Art Director Teresa Platt Photo Editor Jessica Athanasiou-Piork

fritters with Alaskan salmon roe and artichoke vinaigrette, and Maryland jumbo lump crab cakes, and added others.

What’s your usual order?

Tuna carpaccio with ginger, green onions, and capers; chilled poached Scottish salmon; and grilled Colorado lamb chops, with a Negroni or the Colony old-fashioned.

Copy Editor Joseph Manghise Imaging Specialists George Maier, Nola Romano Chief Marketing Officer Alex Dickerson

“Malibu on the rocks with a slice of pineapple.

Nom nom!”

“Frozen grapes.”

Fashion Publishing Director Monica Forman Marketing Manager Nandini Vaid Digital Operations Daniel Chivu

“A nice cold Corona.”

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Toni Garrn in a Chanel swimsuit and fine jewelry earrings and watch, and CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane ring, styled and photographed by Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele

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Beauty trend

sisley PARIS Phyto-Lèvres Perfect Lip Liner in Ruby, $58, shop.nordstrom.com

estÉe lauder Double Wear Stay-InPlace Matte Powder Foundation, $43, esteelauder.com

pat mcgrath LABS MTHRSHP Sublime: Golden Opulence eyeshadow palette, $65, patmcgrath.com

kÉrastase Genesis Sérum Fortifiant Hair Serum, $51, kerastase-usa.com

dior Forever Skin Correct concealer, $36, dior.com

Gigi Hadid on the runway at Marc Jacobs’ Fall ’20 show

maybelline new york Eyestudio Hyper Easy Liquid Eyeliner in Pitch Black, $8.99, maybelline.com

red haute

too faced Lunar New Year Diamond Light Highlighter, $36, sephora.com

kevyn aucoin The Volume Mascara, $28, kevynaucoinbeauty.com

This season, all you need is a bright red statement lip and a dramatic graphic cat eye.

Pair with a glowing complexion, courtesy of just a touch of highlighter, and…voilà!

YSL Rogue Volupté Shine Oil-In-Stick Lipstick Collector’s Edition in Make It Burn, $38, sephora.com

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Décor

trends

bzippy & co.

SM diamond Klein Blue vase, $300, grandtourhome.com

hermÈs Bleus d'Ailleurs dinner plate, $170, hermes.com

“Klein Blue.

How could you go wrong?!

This vase will brighten any Palm Beach interior and Bari Zipperstein is a creative genius!”

kim seybert Radiant napkin ring, $24, grandtourhome.com

aerin Lucas salt and pepper shakers in Lapis, $195, neimanmarcus.com

juliska Berry & Thread Sea Life Delft Blue Crackle Fish Platter, $115, juliska.com

INDIA AMORY Blue Carnation Set of 2 tea towels, $35, indiaamory.com

dive in

ralph lauren Côte d'Azur striped bowl, $39, ralphlauren.com

L'Objet L'Objet Lapis vase, $198, l-objet.com

Varying shades of azur with white and gold accents are the perfect palette for a summery seaside vibe. Caroline Rafferty from The Grand Tour– Palm Beach’s ultimate decor destination–has curated the must-have pieces you need right now.

“My grandmother used to seal all of her letters to me with a red kiss. This became her signature symbol before there were emojis!”

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jonathan adler Gilded Muse Gala round vase, $345, grandtourhome.com

aerin blue modern shagreen small jewelry box, $450, neimanmarcus.com

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Darcy’s

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Get into THIS gloss!

One thing I’m never without (even poolside!) is Charlotte Tilbury’s Lip Lustre lip gloss in Seduction. It’s the perfect, notquite-nude hue with a high-gloss finish that gives your lips a sexy, fuller appearance. $22, charlottetilbury.com

All the PB girls know… …that the only place to sculpt a Palm Beach bikini bod is at the new 1 Fitness, a private training gym with West Hollywood and South Beach vibes. Custom private training, small group training, and killer HIIT classes are all available.

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Looking to achieve that perfect modern Palm Beach blonde? Book at The Bohèm, an über-chic salon run by a husband-and-wife team that splits their time between Palm Beach and Paris. From balayage to blowouts, your visit will leave you in love with your locks. thebohem.com

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chic sheet THE DAILY’s Darcy Fogg shares her top fashion, beauty, and fitness essentials for the season.

While goop’s Palm Beach pop-up brought the Tracy Anderson Method to the island (#blessed), its store also holds a complete treasure trove of goodies for all wellness warriors.

The goopGlow 15% Glycolic Overnight Glow Peel pads are a cult favorite in sunnier parts for their ability to gently exfoliate your skin while you slumber. $125, goop.com

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Get back that glow!

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In my beach bag!

This haute red one-piece is both sophisticated and sexy.

Onia’s Rumi Rib style belts at the waist, giving this sleek suit a truly polished look, while the cutout detailing offers just enough edge.

My favorite carryall?

The architectural Roksana tote from Cult Gaia. Whether lounging at the beach or riding around in my backseat, it’s enviably chic.

$195, onia.com

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Paired with a white tank, T-shirt, or bodysuit, the maxi skirt has become my go-to this season, and Pucci’s Vahine print maxi skirt is about as perfect as a maxi skirt can get. The lightweight pleated silhouette makes it the ideal choice for a humid day; just pair with gladiator sandals and shades! Switch out your flats for heels and hit the town for a night of dancing. Plus, this vibrant print screams instant classic.

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$2,725, emiliopucci.com

This sculptural rigid metallic cuff is more art than accessory.

It pairs with a one-piece and a red lip just as easily as with an evening gown. $585, maxmara.com

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The little black dress is to Manhattan as the little white dress is to Palm Beach. And not just any white dress will do. The enticing embroidery and romantic feel of the Edie Button Down Short Dress is made functional and fun with an exaggerated sleeve and swing silhouette. $1,050, zimmermannwear.com

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“It shoe” alert!

The raffia pompom high-heel sandal is a celebration of the statement-making shoe if ever there was one. Need! $858, jacquemus.com

Put it on my lust list!

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Chic

musts

COURRÈGES spring ’20

valentino spring ’20

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VERSACE Virtus evening bag in Pink, $795, versace.com

TOM FORD double silk Duchesse Caban coat, $4,250, tomford.com PRADA EYEWEAR sport style sunglasses, $198, farfetch.com

BOSS throw-over-style trench coat in Turquoise, $595, hugoboss.com

electric

avenue

MOSCHINO maxi logo fluo swimsuit, $310, moschino.com

With these over-the-top neon shades, you’ll be a complete standout this spring. Go bold!

EMILIO PUCCI Heliconia print silk trousers, $1,350, emiliopucci.com

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LOUIS VUITTON Silhouette ankle boot in Corail, $875, louisvuitton.com OSCAR DE LA RENTA neon silk-crepe gown, $2,890, net-a-porter.com

SAINT LAURENT gathered neon twill mini dress, $2,990, net-a-porter.com

AKRIS silk scarf in Orizzonte print, $495, us.akris.com JACQUEMUS Le Pitchou mini coin purse in Neon Green, $270, jacquemus.com

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Chic

musts

balmain spring ’20

brandon maxwell spring ’20

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AKRIS Gera jacket in cotton denim stretch, $2,490, akris.com

RAY-BAN round craft sunglasses in Blue Denim, $206, rayban.com

GIANVITO ROSSI Portofino 105 denim sandals, $407, mytheresa.com MAX MARA skinny-fit denim jeans in Ultramarine, $225, maxmara.com

dressed-up

denim

The fabric is anything but casual this season. Get luxe in varying shades (and fades) of this Americana classic.

GUCCI belted denim jumpsuit, $3,500, gucci.com

BALMAIN chain-embellished sleeveless denim dress, $1,648, farfetch.com

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DOLCE & GABBANA cropped denim corset, $695, us.dolcegabbana.com

BALENCIAGA BB denim mules, $528, mytheresa.com

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ZADIG & VOLTAIRE Rocky ZV quilted jeans bag, $398, zadigetvoltaire.com

LOUIS VUITTON LV circle reversible bracelet, $515, us.louisvuitton.com

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Chic

musts

max mara’s

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Day and eveningwear looks from Max Mara’s Spring 2020 collection.

ARTY ARM CANDY!

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If haute accessories are more your speed, be on the lookout for Max Mara’s Whitney Bag, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The original bag was designed to honor the Whitney Museum’s move to the Meatpacking district in NYC; the stylish carryall’s big birthday is being honored with a special edition of the bag. The new piece is dedicated to, and features the work of, American ante-litteram painter Florine Stettheimer, specifically her 1931 piece, Sun, which inspired the bag’s hues and floral-print lining. The special-edition Whitney will be available in select boutiques this April.

Powerful, sexy, chic—since its founding in 1951 by Achille Maramotti, Max Mara has had no shortage of iconic fashion moments. To wit, a slew of celebrities have donned the classic 101801 coat over the years.

Or how about the array of street-style mavens who have kept warm in the Teddy Bear coat? And, of course, there’s the Fire coat, reissued after an image of Nancy Pelosi wearing it went viral. The label’s history is dotted with formidable women bundled in warm tones and perfect tailoring. An excellent style legacy, indeed. But that’s not the whole story.

Max Mara’s design team creates essentials that effortlessly address all seasons, translating the brand’s penchant for elegance and strength to suit any climate. The Spring 2020 collection is an apt example; dapper yet laid-back, the line was designed for a woman prepared for every eventuality.

The initial runway pieces took inspiration from spy films, but in stores, you’ll find styles that are a bit more relaxed and softer in silhouettes, like shirtdresses and short-sleeve tees, pieces that feel ready for leisure and

balmy climes, yet are also incredibly polished. Subtle references to tropical military uniforms abound in Max Mara’s Spring ’20 aesthetic; knee-length shorts are paired with multipocket shirts for a utilitarian look that keeps you cool. Likewise, classic trench coat details, like epaulets and storm flaps, are reworked on lightweight suit jackets and vests. Plus, masculine tailoring is offset in eveningwear pieces, comprised of flowing chiffons in Grecian-like column silhouettes.

The color palette—earth tones and pastels—is utterly ideal for Palm Beach, while modern riffs on paisley patterns fit right in with the city’s cheeky style sensibilities and historical affinity for prints on prints.

Of course, those who frequent Max Mara’s Worth Avenue boutique are well versed in how the heritage label can turn out a warm weather look, and likely have those pre-orders squared away! For the less acquainted, do pop by in the coming months, as the Spring 2020 collection finally hits stores, to explore firsthand how the elegant, timeless Italian brand has evolved while staying true to its chic roots.

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Chic

spree

Caviar gold diamond X ring, $1,825

caviar

tasting with lagos

Smart Caviar stainless-steel 18K gold watch bracelet, $1,900

Beachy bijoux pieces to add to your chic spring look

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his heritage is also imbued in the latest designs. As for the soothing shade, it’s a total mood changer— serene, uplifting, and infinitely inspiring.

This is the latest evolution of LAGOS’s beloved bead-like Caviar effect, named after the oceanic delicacy it resembles, as well as the newest chapter in the brand’s popular ceramic category, following the success of its Black Caviar and Smart Caviar collections. So playing with color was a natural— and meticulous!—next step for the company. The process to achieve Steven’s desired hue, which is unlike anything else in the fine-jewelry space, took two years.

Blue Caviar’s styling options are endless. The all-ceramic designs are perfect for the woman who wants a wrist full of bold color blocking, or wants to add a pop of color to her stack. Craving more textural contrast? The collection also includes several pieces that meld smooth sterling silver with Blue Caviar, and blue ceramic with sterling-silver Caviar.

Looking for another stunning way to play with texture? Pair ceramic Blue Caviar beaded baubles with the brand’s gleaming 18K Caviar gold pieces, for an effect that evokes Palm Beach’s mix of the sun’s golden rays with vibrant blue surf and sky. Ready to take a dip?

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Palm Beach is synonymous with a bold, bright, fearless style that’s both classic and confident. The chic set here is known for having discerning taste and a true appreciation of personal expression, which is precisely the design ethos that drives luxe jewelry label LAGOS. Founder Steven Lagos’s world travels and wanderlust perpetually inspire the brand’s designs. This spring, it takes shape as Blue Caviar, a collection designed to capture the spirit of the Mediterranean, particularly Santorini’s tranquil blue palette. Beyond the beauty of Greece, Steven’s family is from Chios, an island in the Aegean Sea, so

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Blue Caviar ceramic beaded necklace, $800 Blue Caviar ceramic and sterling-silver beaded bracelet, $1,375

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Blue Caviar ceramic, diamond, and sterling-silver ring, $1,200

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Caviar 18K gold and diamond stacking ring, $1,350

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Caviar 18K gold and diamond bracelet, $1,450

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Luxury icon

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Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele, aka CCD, is a bona fide fashion legend and sound-bite machine.

Not only has she styled some of the most iconic images ever, she also dabbles in photography and shot the cover of The Daily Palm Beach’s inaugural issue.

We recently sat down with the queen of style to discuss her storied career and find out her rules to live by. J’adore!

By EDDIE ROCHE

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How do you define luxury?

For me, luxury is simplicity and should be effortless!

You’re known for your singular aesthetic. What are the ingredients of #CerfStyle?

I was born this way! My style comes from the inside.

I work from instinct. I am totally visual. As Karl [Lagerfeld] said, “a classique eccentrique.” I think he’s right. To have style is the most important thing.

You don’t need expensive clothes to have style. It’s about attitude and personality. All my life I have always mixed high and low. That is #CerfStyle— something that I created and was recognized for. I was the first to mix Chanel jackets with jeans and T-shirts. I mixed Adidas tracksuits with gold Rolex Daytonas and Chanel bags. This is what I call my salade! I have done this all my life.

You worked with Anna Wintour on her first Vogue cover and put Michaela Bercu in jeans.

I was shooting couture in Paris with Peter Lindbergh. I said, “Non, non, non, don’t put the skirt on. Put on my jeans!” It happened like this. Now, it’s history! I’ve always done this kind of thing all my life. I was doing it already at French Elle for 10 years.

You’re also not a fan of trends…

I hate trends! I always create my own fashion.

Trends are the opposite of me. When I see the collections of some designers, I know every single story the magazines are going to shoot.

Unfortunately, people follow what they see and lack invention to create their own story.

What’s the most luxurious thing in the world to you?

My freedom. I was born in luxury. For me, it can be the most simple thing in life. But lately, perhaps the definition has changed. Sometimes what people call luxury is simply bad taste.

What do you mean?

I mean that luxury means a lot of things. I love sophistication. I love quality. For example, a simple fisherman sweater can be luxury. Often when I work, I say, “I don’t need all of this.” I prefer quality over quantity. I don’t know how to explain. It’s impossible to explain. Luxury is a feeling. I am luxury!

You’re famous for being fun, but also tough, on set.

Yes, I need action! I need movement, happiness, and good vibrations around me. I am full of energy, curious about everything, and have a sarcastic sense of humor. Everything I do, even if it’s boring, I will do it with excitement. I cannot stand people who are down, morose, complaining all the time. For me, there is no separation. I enjoy everything I do. I love nature. I am obsessed with nature. And I adore animals, many times more than humans! I also cook. I cook like I work. I can cook with my eyes closed. I do everything with intuition.

Do you have more fun in fashion than most people?

For sure. I make it fun.

Do you ever doubt yourself on set?

Yes, of course! As every creative person does.

How do you know if a shoot does turn out successfully?

I see. I feel. I know!

Are you surprised how mainstream fashion has become?

No! I am not surprised at all. I think a lot of people now think it’s trendy to be in fashion, but they are not fashion.

Let’s talk about your jewelry. You must have quite a collection.

Yes, a serious collection. I don’t need to wear them all, or show them all. They are for my personal pleasure.

Tell us about your longtime relationship with Azzedine Alaïa.

I had the deepest admiration for Mr. Alaïa. He was beyond fashion. He was the master—he was and always will be. Azzedine was my family. When you have real talent, you have no need to be pretentious.

I think this is the chicest thing in the world. He was the funniest, the smartest.… He was a genius!

You also had a long relationship with Karl Lagerfeld.

I did. Because Karl understood. He got it. He got everything quickly. He was one of the sharpest, most cultured people I have ever met. He was a walking encyclopedia! The thing with Karl is you could talk to him about anything. Not just fashion.

Do you think Chanel will thrive without him?

Yes. It’s a new era with Virginie Viard. Chanel is magic!

Could you put a number on how much Chanel you own?

Impossible to count!

More than 500 items?

[Laughs] Of course!

Do you archive your wardrobe?

Yes, I do.

You don’t really go to fashion shows.

Yes. I only go to the ones I want to. Chanel, Dior, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Giambattista Valli, and Marc Jacobs…just to name a few.

You were at French Elle for a decade during its heyday.

What was that like?

It was serious, but not pretentious. And we had a blast, too. We were a small, talented team, which is when you do the good s**t. But the thing I hate now is that it’s not quick enough. French Elle is a weekly magazine. Bing, bing, and it’s out. Is it good?

Is it less good? Doesn’t matter! You like? You don’t like? Who cares! On to the next week. It was not a big statement or planned. It was simple and honest.

This is what fashion is about!

You love people-watching.

I love to watch everything. I am totally obsessed with the street. I can sit for hours on the bench outside

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Sant Ambroeus on Madison, or on any terrace in the world—heaven total! The way people carry themselves in a crowd, the way they act when they think no one is looking. Mamma mia! The good, the bad—I love it all.

We can’t imagine you at a desk job.

I can’t imagine me either! Going to meetings, hours of brainstorming about fashion—it doesn’t make sense for me. Never again anymore in my life. I have to move. I need action. I cannot be trapped. I can’t imagine being creative in a cubicle, and I feel so privileged and lucky that I don’t have to do it.

Who lives the most luxurious life of anybody you know?

I don’t know how to answer. Luxurious could mean a little shack on the beach, too. No cars, no noise, no people, but with cases of champagne.

Dom Pérignon?

No! I have been raised with Cristal. But I always say I do just as well in a yellow cab as in an SUV. I refuse to have a car and driver waiting for me every day.

I’ve been raised to appreciate things of quality and simple pleasures. I live in luxury continuellement.

You keep it real.

I am totally real. The big trouble in my life is that I always say the truth. Some people don’t like to hear it because the truth can be tough to hear. But I always say it anyway. I can’t help it. C’est moi!

Do you ever worry about hurting feelings?

I know sometimes I hurt feelings. I don’t want to offend anyone. It’s just honesty. Unfortunately, I am authentic, sincere, and passionate. C’est la vie!

Do you have rules you live by?

Yessss! I love respect, love honesty, love friendship, love loyalty, love integrity, love generosity, love manners. No pretentiousness and fakeness with moi!

People refer to you as a stylist. Is that what you do?

I don’t think about what people think about me.

I build stories. I create style. Styling is much too limiting for me. I am an orchestrator and inspirer. I make things happen. I create magic. All this with a

elle (2); elle france (2006/2008); allure (2001); richard avedon versace spring campaign (1995); vogue italia (2011)

CCD has had stints at French Elle, American Vogue, and often worked with Gianni Versace.

ton of energy, love, and passion. I remember at my beginning at Vogue, working with Christy Turlington in Cabo San Lucas, Patrick Demarchelier told me, “Carlyne, you can be a fashion editor. You can be a photographer. You can be an art director.” In the end, I did everything that I wanted—and he was right!

You know what I like in my work? That things do not look dated. The way things are mixed. This is what #CerfStyle is all about.

What do you think of the word “bling”?

J’adore bling! J’aime ça! I sometimes prefer a certain “vulgarité” from what people call “good taste.” There’s a fine line, but don’t ask me where it is. Tricky to explain!

Do you plan your outfits the night before?

Moi? Never! [Laughs] What’s with you and leopard, by the way?

Moi? J’adore leopard. I am obsessed with leopard because it can be the most divine thing if you know how to play with it.

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elle (2); elle france (2006/2008); allure (2001); richard avedon versace spring campaign (1995); vogue italia (2011)

“i am a french, parisian, eccentric, original, life addict. i am passionate, obsessive, creative, and honest.”

Worst fashion faux pas you’ve seen lately?

Cannot answer. There are too many!

Why have you never had your own fashion line?

I don’t know. I should have. So many people told me the same thing.

Do you get recognized on the street?

I have a fan club! I’m always nice to the people who stop me. It touches me a lot.

Do you like street style?

I’ve been the queen of street style for decades.

You love traveling. Where do you like to go?

I don’t have a special place. I like to go where I haven’t been and discover. I love geography.

J’adore! I’m obsessed.

Do you ever make it to Palm Beach?

Of course. I love!

How would you style a Palm Beach woman?

Simple chic.

What magazines do you read?

I love to be online. It’s quick, quick, quick. But I’m bored looking at most magazines. This is a horrible truth. The only place I was still looking at magazines was on planes. Now, with the Wi-Fi on so many airlines, I almost never do.

What is it you don’t like about them?

I have seen everything online already!

What websites do you read?

The Daily Mail is the best one in the world! You don’t have to go anywhere else because you get it all there right away.

You’ve embraced Instagram. What do you like about it?

Sometimes I’m obsessed and look all day. The next day I don’t even look at it at all. I don’t treat it like a job. I don’t post every day. I pick and post what I love.

You should do a book.

Of course I should do a book! I know I should.

It’s incredible the luck I have had to have worked with so many great photographers—Penn, Avedon, Steven Meisel, Peter Lindbergh, Arthur Elgort, Inez and Vinoodh, Mario Testino, Patrick Demarchelier, and so many others.

We suspect you don’t have plans to retire any time soon.

I don’t even think about this! I wake up every morning and whether I’m working or not, I am passionate.

Do you ever think about how you’ll be remembered?

Who cares!?

Any final thoughts?

I am a French, Parisian, eccentric, original, life addict. I am passionate, obsessive, creative, and honest. I am all about panache, sophistication, and simplicity. Luxury is the result of my authenticity.

That’s it! As The New York Times wrote: “A legend who’s unafraid to say so.” Voilà!

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Roots,

Revisited

Bönström reflected on her own childhood style for Zadig & Voltaire’s latest collection.

wearable

art

Zadig & Voltaire took to the Ritz in Paris in September, and returned to NYC last month.

Next stop: two chic parties at the brand’s Palm Beach boutique at the Royal Poinciana Plaza on April 5 and 6 from 1 to 6 p.m., with talented NYC-based graffiti artist Jormi on hand to customize pieces.

Creative director CECILIA BÖNSTRÖM fills us in…

By ALEXANDRA ILYASHOV

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Why did you decide to do a Palm Beach bash?

Our summer 2020 collection is hitting stores around the world, and we wanted to create something unique and give our Palm Beach customers the opportunity to create their own personal pieces, with graffiti artist Jormi. With champagne, of course! I love the idea of picking out something you like in the store and making it personal with Jormi’s work.

How did you discover Jormi?

I discovered Jormi through friends in common.

Since I started at Zadig & Voltaire, I’ve always pushed to unite our universe with creative talents like Nike, Gaia Repossi, and Pamela Love, and collaborations with contemporary artists. Art is such a big part of the brand; it’s part of our DNA. I had been looking for a long time for someone good at graffiti, but with a personal touch. Jormi’s work has a freshness and modernity I’d never seen before. We started working together on one of our NYC stores.

I just loved it, so for the next women’s collection I incorporated her work on jersey and knitwear pieces.

It was such a success, so at our show at the Ritz in

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September, Jormi’s work was featured on ornate printed silk dresses.

What do you enjoy about Palm Beach?

I love the chic, classic style of the Breakers, having a relaxing morning at the beach, lunch at Sant Ambroeus, and in the afternoon, I go shopping!

What brought you back to NYFW for last month’s show?

I’ve been impatient to come back. I know how important New York Fashion Week is to the brand, and the energy in New York is so important to me. We weren’t here last year, because of the Kate Moss bag I collaborated on with her. We launched it to more of a European market, so we showed in Paris. Not because I was tired of New York! I’m happy to be back. The challenge for me is to show an even stronger collection than ever, because I wasn’t here last season. The pressure is higher to show something super strong.

Did any recent travels inspire the new collection?

I traveled in my mind! I went back to my childhood.

When I was in Sweden at my parents’ house recently, I went through the albums of my dear mother, who’s very organized and has the year printed on each photo book—she gave me my mathematical brain, which keeps my feet on the earth. I stumbled on my 7-year-old moments in 1977; the memories are beautiful, and the way she dressed me, my sister, and brother were strong. At that time, there was no social media, there were few fashion magazines, no fast fashion chains on every corner, and I was surprised and impressed by my mother’s style preferences.

How did your mom dress you and your siblings?

There was not one morning going off to school that my brother, sister, and I didn’t have an amazing look.

She apparently put a lot of energy in dressing us in the morning. Not at all what I do with my kids in the morning with three sons in Paris! I’m more rock ’n’ roll, and quick. Revisiting my childhood years through these photos was a moment of truth, and the heart of the inspiration for this collection—the paisley wallpaper, flared jeans, patchwork leather, and all the colors the ’70s are famous for. Sometimes she dressed us with a pop of color, like red stockings under a trench coat.

making masterpieces! jormi, artist and zadig & voltaire collaborator

How does your new collection channel this aesthetic?

There’s leather and suits; it’s masculine. There’s gray, brown, cognac, and caramel colors, with pops of red and blue to give a little electric energy on the catwalk.

Did you cull inspiration from any specific pics?

There’s a picture with my brother in an oversize, light blue down jacket, and I’m wearing an oversize fur coat of my father’s over my shoulders with a big cashmere beanie. Those are definitely looks that will hit the catwalk, straight from my childhood.

Did this walk down memory lane compel you to dress your own kids differently?

No, I wear tight black jeans, and black and brown cashmere sweaters—that’s my uniform. When you work in fashion, you want to come home to a simple, less-is-more place. It’s a dark blue, dark gray, and white T-shirt and some Zadig or New Balance sneakers on my boys. I don’t experiment with their style. When they were little babies and had nothing to say, I went crazy—they were wearing leopard and cashmere overalls.

Tell us about your art, Jormi!

My work is the perfect balance between handwriting, calligraphy, and symbolism, hugely influenced by graffiti and street art. I love to incorporate words within my designs, embellishing them until they evolve into symbols that transmit energy and empower society. My goal is to connect with people on a deeper level, creating bonds and messages that will be remembered and embraced.

How did your career begin?

Right after I graduated from Parsons for fashion design in 2011, I began painting on clothing and shoes, during my first internship in New York with a fashion designer. My boss assigned me to paint on haute couture dresses as an experiment. I fell in love with that project. It was the perfect mix of my two biggest passions—art and fashion. Then I practiced on my wardrobe and all my sneakers. I’m obsessed with sneakers.

What’s your personal style M.O.?

I love to combine a powerful suit with comfy sneakers and a cap, handpainted with my favorite word of the day. I love all black everything, or a pair of vintage jeans, white T-shirt, sneakers, and a designer bag inherited from my mom.

When did you meet Cecilia Bönström?

I was painting a mural for an activation event at the Soho men’s store during Fashion Week in 2018. She came by with Chris Tate, the company’s CEO, to check it out and loved my interpretation of the skull motif. I loved her personality and impeccable style. We started talking about my designs and a possible meeting to discuss future projects.

What are your thoughts on Palm Beach?

I love the whole vibe. Palm Beach has some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve seen in my life. I love sailing, snorkeling, relaxing, disconnecting from the world and my work, paddle boarding, and swimming to connect with nature and with myself! My favorite spots are the Royal Poinciana Plaza, Zadig & Voltaire’s boutique, and eating at Sant Ambroeus.

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Roots,

Revisited

More divine looks from Zadig & Voltaire’s Spring 2020 collection, shown at the Ritz in Paris last year.

“i had been looking for a long time for someone good at graffiti, but with a personal touch. jormi’s work has a freshness and modernity i’d never seen before.”

Sounds adorable! As a former model, are you very involved in the casting process?

Totally. When we did our last show at the Ritz for the Kate Moss launch, I had such a clear idea of how I wanted the models to walk, I opened the catwalk in the rehearsal moments. I really showed how to walk! I’m lucky that I did catwalk modeling in my beginning years, and was also a fashion model for photos. I know exactly what they go through. They can be shy, and I know exactly how to talk to them, handle it, and make them feel best. It depends on the music and mood, too. It’s helpful to have been a model before. It’s just luck. It wasn’t really planned.

All of it adds up and has really helped me.

What else did you glean from modeling?

I know how to adapt to all situations and people.

That’s what modeling teaches—you travel around the world, and work with different people every week.

You prepare for all situations. It’s a beautiful school of life.

Zadig always does phenomenal leather. What’s on tap in that department this season?

It’s true, Zadig started out 20 years ago with a good biker jacket! Now, I’ve transformed the leather we work with—it’s a thinner leather that we purposely wrinkle for 24 hours, so it looks like you slept in

your boyfriend’s shirt. Simple biker jackets are still part of our identity, but they’ve become thinner and more chic. We’ve created a wardrobe of leather— shirts, skirts, dresses, and shorts. Every season, we have leather on several designs, but this season, it was very important. We worked on thicker, shinier leather for shirts and trousers for a sharp, raw look.

We also used an effect to make some things more vintage and used-looking.

Do you dress differently in New York versus Paris?

New York is a melting pot—so international and multiethnic. It’s a beautiful city, because it’s where people really mix most and there’s the best style. It’s inspirational to me, so I dare more in New York—I’ll wear a oversize, long, colored fake fur coat, with sneakers and a beanie. In Paris, I’m a bit more classic.

What are your NYC haunts?

I love to bike around Central Park. I also get facials at Teresa Tarmey—she’s amazing. She has a location in London, too. I used to take the Eurostar there from Paris just to see her. Now, every time I’m in New York, I set up a meeting with her. I also do barre classes at Exhale’s Madison Avenue location.

It changed my life! Barre is amazingly effective.

Any go-to bars?

I’m not a bar person, but I like to sit at the bar at

Serafina on East 61st Street and Madison for white wine and pasta at 4 p.m. when I land in New York, jet lagged. It’s the first thing I do!

What are you reading these days? We could use some beach read inspo...

Last year, Zadig & Voltaire created a Prix Littéraire, where we choose a young writer for the Zadig prize and a more established writer for the Voltaire prize.

Through this season’s competition, I discovered writer Loïc Hecht, who wrote the book Le Syndrome de Palo Alto, a crazy story about the young generation working and living in Silicon Valley. I also like advice books from my French journalist writer friend, Xavier des Moulins, or a good classic from Stefan Zweig.

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Brand

New Day When Hervé Léger brought on Christian Juul Nielsen as their new creative director in 2018, they infused a shot of energy to a brand ready for a reboot. An alum of Dior, Nina Ricci, and Oscar de la Renta, Nielsen spent the bulk of his career working with some of the greatest designers of our time, and now it’s his turn to show ’em what he’s got.

By EDDIE ROCHE

feathers and nylon and sat on the balcony, stuffing feathers. Later in my career, I was employed fulltime at Dior after I worked at Nina Ricci. At the time John was very present, and he knew what he wanted.

He trusted his team. It was very much, “This is your talent; this is what you’re good at. I want to see you grow.” I see in other houses a lot, and hear from friends, that when you micromanage and tell people everything they have to do, you lose the energy. I think that’s a problem in many houses.

That’s why John was so good, and why his shows were so amazing. He got people that he trusted, and held on to them. When I was an intern, I came for a month. They believed in [me] and kept me for six months.

How long were you at Dior?

Eight years. I was with John for four years and then he had a year in between and then Raf Simons started. I worked with Raf for three years.

What was it like working with Raf Simons?

He’s a fantastic character. I love him. When I work with younger designers now I always say, “Don’t stay at the same place for too long. You don’t want to become part of the wallpaper!” You want to develop and learn at one house, take it to another house, and always keep yourself fresh. At Dior, I felt like I had three different jobs over the years. I worked with Galliano, where I almost only draped. Then, we had an in-between year, which was the more commercial year. With Raf, things changed dramatically. I remember part of the team thought they were getting fired—he came in with such a different energy than John. I’ve worked a lot on haute couture at Dior, so my argument was, “I don’t think so. He doesn’t have couture people on his team.” So when Raf started, there was a bit of fear. I went to his office, knocked on the door, and said, “Raf, couture is two months away, I think we should get started.”

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Tell us about your background.

I was born in Copenhagen. I’ve always been creative and wanted to do fashion since an early age. I started in London and moved to Paris quite soon because I got the opportunity to intern with John Galliano.

It was supposed to be just a month, but while I was there, the woman I was working with said, “Why don’t you stay until couture and start working on Dior as well?” At such a young age, I was working on couture gowns—it was amazing.

As an intern, how much did you interact with John Galliano?

He was quite involved. He and [head of studio] Steven Robinson knew exactly who was on the Galliano team and the Dior team. I remember sitting in the Avenue Montaigne [studio] working on embroidery and Steven saying, “Christian, come in to see us,” and it would be him and John in one of the salons and he would be like, “I want you to make a kimono bomber jacket.” So I just got bags of

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“The new Hervé girl is a modern woman who wants to look feminine and sexy but doesn’t want to look vulgar.”

How did he respond?

He was like, “I don’t want to push it; you guys have Resort to do.” I was like, “No, Resort is launched, we need to get on with couture. It’s a different buildup.” I was very direct with Raf. I didn’t think he was going to fire us. I’ve learned in my career that you need to show what you can do, and if you’re good at what you do, people hold on to you. That’s technically how it works. If you don’t get along personality-wise, that’s another thing.

Why is he a fantastic character?

Everybody, including me, thought that Raf would be a cold character—a bit harder, more European.

But he’s lots of fun. He liked to interact with the team. He was focused on what was young and happening right now. When there was a break, he was funny, joking around with the team, and just having a good time. He wanted his team to be happy.

Where did you go after Dior?

I became the design director for Oscar de la Renta with Peter Copping in New York. I always wanted to move here. I didn’t want to leave Dior, but I felt like I had to see something new. It was a natural move to go to Oscar with Peter. We did it for a year and then I started freelancing, because Peter moved back to Europe. I worked on a couple of jobs, then [became creative director for] LAND of Distraction. I was doing both jobs at the same time, between L.A. and New York. Then, Hervé Leger called me to ask if I’d be interested in coming to work for them.

What made you decide to go for it?

I was at a stage in my career where I needed to take the next step. I wanted a house with a legacy or story behind it, which a lot of houses do have, but they’re either very big and just focusing on perfumes, or they’re small and struggling. Hervé was a niche brand, which I was really excited about. I saw a lot of

opportunities and thought it could actually be really exciting. There were definitely things to be done.

Did you comb through the archives or do other research?

The company had just been bought by ABG [Authentic Brands Group] when I started. I didn’t know where things were, so I ran to different libraries trying to find images. Suddenly, we found boxes full of Hervé ’90s archives. I feel like Hervé had two big movements, in the ’90s and the 2000s, and I focus a lot on the ’90s vibe—the supermodel energy and the fun. I was even looking on YouTube at the girls talking about the collection and how excited they were about doing the show. There’s a video with Linda Evangelista saying, “I do one show a year for free and this year it’s Hervé, because he’s a great artist”—that obviously meant she liked the clothes. There’s another one of Karen Mulder talking about how she loves putting on the brand’s dresses, because they just make her look good. That whole energy is very much about real girls. Whoever wants to wear Hervé, wants to look great and just have a good time.

How are you retooling the brand?

I’m excited to see how we can make Hervé Léger more than just bandage dresses. What does it look like to wear Hervé to the office? How can we make it more of a lifestyle brand? I’ve updated techniques, yarns, and effects, which are more obvious things to do, but daywear is a big challenge that I enjoy and am working hard on. Eveningwear is easier, because there’s a strong identity. We’re picking up a lot of new buyers recently, which is great.

You didn’t do a runway show at NYFW this season. Do you want to do that eventually?

We talked a lot about it. At some stage, it’d be relevant to do some kind of show. I think the dresses look so much better when they’re worn, because they’re all knitted. Also, we need to look at what’s going on in the industry right now, and how relevant classic runway shows are. Is it maybe more relevant to do something else, where the clothes are moving, but not walking up and down?

You also have your own brand, Aknvas.

In a way, Hervé is my party girl, and Aknvas is my work girl. Aknvas is based on the girls I grew up with in my adult and professional life. Working for LVMH in Europe for years, I saw a lot of girls grow their careers and get responsibilities where you can’t just wear whatever. You need to look proper at work, but you need to show that you’re creative. Aknvas is really for a modern girl in 2020 and how she dresses for work, but also for evenings.

How do you differentiate your designs for each brand?

I’m a social person—I’m out a lot—and when I design, I think about the girl I’m designing for. If it’s Aknvas, this girl is going to work. She’s not going to make it home after the office; she’s running straight to a restaurant downtown. The new Hervé girl is a modern woman who wants to look feminine and sexy but doesn’t want to look vulgar.

As a social butterfly, where do you go out in New York?

Honestly, something I’ve brought from my European background is going to people’s houses! I like private parties. If I go out to dinner for the scene, I love to go to Indochine for the food. I like to go to Babs, too.

Are you loving your current situation?

To be honest, the challenge is a little bigger than I expected. I try to stay kind and positive, but the way I survive is by having great teams on both [brands]. I always say, “You’re never stronger than your team.”

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Weitzman’s personal collection of antique kicks are now on view at the Flagler Museum.

a Well–Heeled

History

Shoe aficionados, brace yourselves! Stuart Weitzman is showcasing a third of his incredible, 300-pair-strong personal collection of antique shoes at the Flagler Museum. The exhibition, “Walk This Way: Historic Footwear From the Stuart Weitzman Collection,” runs through May 10th. The Daily recently caught up with the iconic designer at The Breakers Palm Beach.

By DARCY FOGG

Walk us through how this breathtaking array of antique shoes came about! How did you start collecting?

I didn’t. It was my wife’s doing! I thank her every day, 300 times, for the pairs we’ve accumulated. [For gifts,] she would buy me a tie or a shirt, which half the time I returned. She didn’t know what to get me.

So one year, she bought me a pair of antique shoes.

I said, “Wow! That’s fabulous!” At every occasion, she bought another pair of shoes; at auctions, flea markets, wherever she saw something beautiful.

Enough were accumulated that a story was able to be told through them. They’re from so many periods

in American history. The shoes truly tell the story of each decade’s zeitgeist. It opens with shoes that are a few hundred years old. What I think women will notice when they see that first little bridal shoe is that it’s straight; there aren’t left and right shoes.

For forever, women have said, “Why do my shoes kill me?” Can you imagine if your shoes didn’t shape to each foot!? Well, that’s how it was done until 150 years ago.

Wow. Why were shoes designed like this?

Because it only took one [shoemaking mold] to make the shoes. It was a cost saver. Obviously, men

were making these things. They didn’t care or pay attention; they just wanted you to look as beautiful as they could. As with all good inventions, someone figured out a better way and made left and right shoes in the 1860s, 1870s, but it took about 15 years for all manufacturers to follow that lead.

Did any particular style or era influence your own designs?

The d’Orsay pump. In the flapper era, [hemlines] started to move up. Women were fighting for the right to vote, and became more independent. They no longer felt imprisoned by the men who made all their clothing and footwear. They spoke their own mind and showed off their ankles, and the shoes therefore were visible. Shoes were no longer just foot coverings; they were statements. Cutouts were popular—like the T-strap, with open sides and beautiful filigree on the front; the d’Orsay pumps, with open sides, closed front and back.

We made lots of them. It was a wonderful, successful shoe for us, and opened up a whole new design pattern for me.

Do you have a favorite shoe in the exhibition?

A spectator pump in white and cognac brown that was owned by Joe DiMaggio’s girlfriend, way before Marilyn [Monroe], when he was a 20-, 21-year-old kid. He was a rookie on the Yankees that year. He said to his girlfriend, “I’m gonna get you a baseball signed by the Yankees,” and she went, “Why don’t they just sign my shoe?” and gave him this pair, which all the All-Stars signed. It was so exciting for me to have that pair. That’s when collecting one-ofa-kind shoes became a hobby.

How did you enter the shoe business?

My dad fell into the shoe industry during the 1930s, when there wasn’t much work to do. It was the Depression, and he happened to be artistic. He was hired as a shoe designer for a national chain of stores and began creating their in-house collection.

Growing up, there were hundreds of shoes all over the house. I was fascinated by them. I remember taking apart one of my mom’s favorite pairs of shoes.

Oh, did I get in trouble for that! But my dad saw [potential in me]. I worked summers with him while I was at university, and then ended up in this industry. I didn’t plan on it.

What was your first design?

One summer, I made a sketch of a shoe with a highcut throat line, not a regular pump throat line. I remember putting the prototype on the model in my father’s factory, and she couldn’t get her foot in. So I cut the throat line from top to bottom, about an inch and a half, which opened up like a collar. The model put it on and it looked so pretty, she actually said, “Wow, that’s sexy. I like that!” Well, I don’t have to tell you how proud my dad was, right? That was my first shoe, and my dad produced it. I think it sold pretty well.

How do you think you’ve achieved such great success?

It was my business side. I was the CEO, as well as the creative director. Every shoe has to fit beautifully and has to function. Even a high-heeled platform has to be better-fitting than a woman would expect. If you get someone who only designs, not a businessperson also like I am, they will draw beautiful shoes on paper and let the engineer make it; however, they don’t even know to think that that strap shouldn’t go there, because it’s the wrong place if you know the anatomy of the foot, what is good

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Just a few of the divine chaussures Weitzman and his wife, Jane, have amassed.

and bad for the nerves. If you bought that first pair of shoes from us, and it killed your feet, you’re never gonna come back. These things became part of our DNA, and it paid off.

So, what is the must-have shoe that all Palm Beachers should have this spring?

This season, the perfect must-have shoe is the shoe that makes you have to have it. The shoe that makes you feel fabulous when you wear it, for whatever reason. You’re glad you bought it. It isn’t a particular design. We no longer create a look and you have to have it. Sure, there are trends in fashion that we launch, but I maintain it’s never fashionable unless you buy it. We create many looks for many personalities, and you have to find the one that drives you crazy.

After revisiting decades of shoes for this exhibition, what do you predict will be the biggest trend of the 2020s?

Casual shoes, particularly sneakers, have defined the past couple of years and will define the next few years. It’s absolutely brought comfort and casualness to the forefront. We see men wearing white sneakers with tuxedos on a red carpet. Sometimes what we see as strange and unusual becomes beautiful after you see it long enough. I think it’s a continuation of women saying, “I love high heels for an occasion, but I’m not going to be straitjacketed into them like my mother was.” Now, you wear them when it feels right, and you’ll put on a cool-looking pair of sneakers when you want to feel good, or maybe make a statement. You can make a statement with a pair

“growing up, there were hundreds of shoes all over the house. i was fascinated by them.” of sneakers as well as you can make it with a highheeled flashy shoe.

Has the epic success of any specific style surprised you?

When I made the shoe you’re wearing, the Nudist, I didn’t know it was going to reshape the entire red-carpet industry. Today, 12 years later, half the girls are still wearing the Nudist on the red carpet, whether it’s mine or a copy; it’s that style. You voted for it! You made it the must-have shoe. I didn’t. We made one for Michelle Obama on a block heel, with the same sexy cut, but more daytime and chunky, around two inches high instead of five, which appealed to her.

I have the Nudist in several colors! It’s the best shoe for Palm Beach. Do you have an all-time favorite shoe you’ve designed?

Like with children, it’s hard to have a favorite, but there are four or five styles I love tremendously, and they’re favorites because customers love them, and they’ve lasted. We have five or six iconic shoes that our company always promotes. For example, the 5050 boot, which is thigh high, with elastic in the back, covering the knee. Every model had them in

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America. They used to go from runway show to runway show changing into that boot, and they still do. We always put them on the hot new model to make sure you know they’re as cool today as when your mother bought them 15 years ago.

I don’t think there was a woman who didn’t own a pair.

I own several! I also wore Stuart Weitzman heels to my wedding…

And they’ll always be in your closet. No one throws away their wedding shoes!

Exactly. Just for kicks, we’re dying to know if you were a shoe, what kind would you be?

A tennis shoe; I love them. Sports are as much of my life as anything else; they invigorate me. I play pingpong, too.

If you had to be surrounded constantly by one scent, one smell forever, it would be…

New leather. When new hides came into the factory, I didn’t just want to see them, I needed to smell them!

What’s the most important life lesson you’ve learned?

Career and life are always successful and happy if the people who are supposed to love you, do. If they do, you’ve done it right.

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At age 71, Maye Musk was a little late to attain “It Girl” status, but she doesn’t care. The IMG model and mother of Elon has taken her lifetime of ups and downs to the page with the release of her recent advice book, A Woman Makes a Plan. The Daily took this ultra-confident optimist to lunch at Sant Ambroeus in New York to dish about how she survived an abusive marriage, and why she thinks people are clamoring to hear her tale.

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are.” Then she said, “I just booked this appointment with this literary agent. You’re going to meet with her.” Then, we had appointments with six publishers in a week. We met them all, and got an offer we couldn’t refuse within two days.

Did you have a manuscript?

No. I was just talking. They wanted my stories from being young to where I am now, so I recorded my stories, which got transcribed. I said to my editor at Viking, “You should take out some of those stories, they’re pretty rough and I’m not a negative person. I don’t like negative situations. I never talk like that. I’m just a happy person who has a blessed life.” She said, “No. They stay in.”

I said, “No, I don’t want people to feel sad for me and think I had a miserable life.” She said, “You had a pretty miserable life.”

But you never looked at it that way.

At the time I was in hell. I was in a lot of hellish situations.

Then we told the kids about [my book], before we even did the manuscript. They said, “Make sure it’s about your struggles.” I said, “Okay, let’s call it Struggles and Survival,” but [my children] didn’t like that title because it’s not positive enough. I put my struggles in, I was uncomfortable with that, but now they’re in. People are relating to when you’re in a bad situation and need to make a plan. That’s where [the title] A Woman Makes a Plan comes from. The stories I’m hearing on DMs on Instagram, there’s a lot of people struggling—they’re in a bad relationship, it’s not going well at work, they’re in the middle of a lawsuit or custody battle. Workwise or familywise, they’re unhappy; or they’re really scared of aging.

That’s big. This [book] gives them confidence again. I think aging is great! Look at me!

What was the hardest thing to write about?

An abusive marriage. It was nine years of my life, and then 11 years of court cases where [ex-husband Errol Musk]

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Was writing a book like this always on your agenda?

No. I did write a book about nutrition and fitness in 1996 because a publisher asked me to, and I believe it’s an honor when a publisher asks you to write a book. I did some appearances on self-esteem. That’s why Kellogg’s put me on a cereal box. I was the first dietitian to be on a cereal box. Dietitian was my main job, and I modeled part-time. I never told people I was a model. Sometimes they would say, “I saw you in a Sears catalog,” or “I saw you on a billboard,” but I never told them. It takes the seriousness away from counseling patients. That book sold, and I moved to the States from Canada.

So what led to penning your second book, more than two decades later?

Everywhere I would go with my publicist, and on Instagram and Twitter, people would say, “Oh, my God, Maye, you have such great advice! You should write a book!” I said, “Look, I’m quite happy with how things

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sued me for custody of the kids. My mom would always go with me to court; I couldn’t afford a lawyer. Of course, I would always win the cases, because I’m not abusing my children and I’m not starving them. But they wouldn’t stop; a week later, I would get another subpoena. That was really hard. Eventually, when I could afford it, I got a lawyer who said, “We’ll get you custody.” I would say, “I don’t want custody. I want you to stop him from suing me.” I went though many arrogant lawyers who wouldn’t even ask. “Oh, you got custody, you won,” they’d say. I said, “I didn’t win because you didn’t even ask the judge to stop him suing me.” He says, “Oh, he’ll never sue you again. He lost.” A week later, I’d have another subpoena.

It was 11 years of that.

You were clearly dealt a lot of blows, yet kept a positive attitude.

Well, I had to survive. I have three great kids. We were healthy. It’s a big advantage if you’re healthy and educated.

What did your kids think of the finished book?

Kimbal thought it was great. He thinks it’s going to change people’s lives. Tosca says, “I’m shooting a movie.

I don’t have time yet to read it, but I know it’s going to be good.” Elon just said, “Well, as long as there’s your struggles in it, I’m fine with it, and Kimbal says it’s okay.”

He launched a rocket last night and he’s in China today. I think Elon’s friends are loving it, so he’s going to enjoy it.

Do you often get asked if you drive a Tesla?

Yeah, a lot. Of course I drive a Tesla! Now, they’re asking if I’m going to drive the Cybertruck. Probably not.

What aspects of your life did you love writing about most?

I love the nutrition and health parts. Of course, that doesn’t sell as well as sadness, unfortunately. People really love my animal stories about my adventures in the Kalahari Desert, and my parents’ adventures—to me, that was just normal, but it wasn’t really normal. I like being an entrepreneur, having my own business, and sharing with people who want to start their own business.

The family part, too—I was fortunate with my kids and my

“Men are not so afraid of aging; they’re not scared of losing their jobs because they’re aging. Women are scared about that. That’s got to stop.”

11 grandkids. I feel lucky. I think people find it funny that I’ve had bad luck in dating. Every time I do a shoot with other models, besides nutrition, they always ask about dating.

We love that you drink Diet Coke, as you mention in your book.

I love my Diet Coke.

A lot of dietitians aren’t fans!

Not dietitians…a lot of “Internet nutritionists” would be anti-Diet Coke, because they don’t read the research, which says that if you drink 200 Diet Cokes a day, it could be harmful. Anything in excess is a problem. If you drink too much water, you will die; if you eat fish three times a day, you could get mercury poisoning. I had the hardest time getting people to eat fish three times a week. I eat bread; people are surprised. I follow science, and I’m careful with my food habits—most of the time.

Why do you think people are so interested in hearing a 71-year-old’s story?

I think they’re scared of aging. Aging is great. I really love it.

Men are not so afraid of aging; they’re not scared of losing their jobs because they’re aging. Women are scared about that. That’s got to stop. Men have to appreciate women who are intelligent and hard-working. Women have to help one another, which is a good start, but men have to help women. You shouldn’t be promoting someone because he’s a man if there’s a competent woman.

When you walked Christian Siriano’s show last season, you told us that designers should hire more older women.

They should! People are loving it. An aspiring older model

asked me today if it’s slower for the age group. It goes in waves. On the beauty front, it never slows down. That’s major. The beauty industry has got it a bit more down pat than the fashion industry. When modeling slows down, I get busy with my dietitian work, and I do a lot of speaking engagements worldwide.

Is that what brought you to China recently?

They wanted me to talk about older women having their own businesses, being successful and relevant, looking stylish, and sharing wisdom. We did a press junket, and had dinner with 2,000 women from ages of 18 to 25, in the most magnificently decorated ballroom. I’m at the point where my story is so relevant to different women culturally. Things are changing for women. I’m excited because I’m going to countries like South Africa and Germany, where women don’t have opportunities like in America. It’s very different. These women are inspired by hearing about me, my situation, and tough things I was facing. That’s the goal for 2020, to tell my story so culturally it can disrupt how women are thinking in other countries; 50 percent of CEOs should be women and 50 percent of presidents should be women, and we could have a kinder world.

Barack Obama said something similar recently.

Yes. He said 100 percent, I think. Obama follows me on Twitter.

How did he find you?

Who knows!

Musk is a girl on the town these days!

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A new generation of tastemakers in Palm Beach is truly doing it all. Business owners, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, style mavens, and mothers—these six women are making strides in fields like real estate, tech, and media. Their passions and careers are as diverse as their personal style ethos, yet they all use fashion as a form of self-expression. Forget that outdated perception of Palm Beach style as strictly bright florals, pearls, and beach attire! Now, the fashion M.O. is less boardwalk, more catwalk. This new chic guard epitomizes modern Palm Beach style, whether in a meeting, on a flight, or at school drop-off—and, of course, at the Esplanade Palm Beach, the haute one-stop destination anchoring Worth Avenue for superb shopping, dining, and more, with luxury powerhouses like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Akris, Pucci, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue, all just steps from the ocean. Ahead, meet the next wave of Palm Beach notables redefining the social and style scenes. go to fashionweekdaily.com for behind-the-scenes videos, and follow @esplanadepalmbeach on instagram

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PRESIDENT & CEO, THE COLONY HOTEL How do you define Palm Beach style?

Palm Beach style should be bright, fresh, and feminine, while at the same time maintaining elements of classic restraint. The perfect Palm Beach style has a timeless sophistication that mirrors the island itself.

How aligned is Palm Beach style with your personal aesthetic?

Our aesthetics are actually quite similar! I naturally appreciate color and whimsy, both in my home décor as well as my personal wardrobe, while my conservative Midwestern upbringing has trained me to gravitate toward classic elements of style. This dichotomy does quite well in Palm Beach, and has resulted in a personal aesthetic that is synonymous with both Palm Beach, as well as the Colony Hotel.

What essentials should every Palm Beach woman have in her closet?

Dresses, dresses, and more dresses! Particularly printed sundresses and flowing maxi-dresses that will make a statement. White jeans are a necessity, as are fun, festive flat sandals and some fabulous sunglasses.

Sun hats are also a must. Don’t forget a great clutch bag for luncheons, cocktail parties, and going out, particularly one in a great skin or a pop of color!

Who are some of your favorite designers?

My go-to designers are Valentino, Johanna Ortiz, LaDoubleJ, Dolce & Gabbana, and Zimmermann.

I’m addicted to Frame denim, and instead of tank tops or T-shirts I wear Wolford bodysuits for a clean look. For casual tops and cashmere sweaters, my goto is La Ligne—they’re simple, classic, and luxurious!

What do you look for when shopping for a bag?

My handbags need to be large enough to carry me back and forth between New York and Palm Beach in my weekly travels, while also classic enough to stand the test of time. And I try to make them not too physically heavy…but inevitably that is impossible!

What is your favorite fashion era?

I have a love of history—and a love of fashion—and am obsessed with the “New Look” by Christian Dior in the post WWII era of the late 1940s. It was a time in fashion that was heavily influenced by the postwar culture—and it produced fashion trends that are still relevant today.

What was the first luxury piece you ever bought?

My first luxury purchase was a Gucci GG canvas logo handbag from their flagship store in Milan. I was in Italy on my first business trip for the women’s collection fashion shows when I worked for Dolce & Gabbana in 2000, and I was enthralled by all the amazing shopping—and the incredibly chic Milanese women who were literally everywhere I turned! It was inspiring. Of course, I still have that gorgeous bag; it’s a perfect example of a timeless classic.

Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?

My 8-year-old daughter, Amelia. She has a great innate sense of style, and is brutally honest!

Importantly, shopping is a fun way for us to spend quality time together without her siblings, and I find that we end up discussing interesting and diverse topics while just wandering from shop to shop.

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“Green is often tricky for blondes, but this turquoise-like shade workS well with my HAIR and skin tone.”

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“Gold. lamÉ. crocodile.

Mic drop!”

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“One’s bathing suit drawer isn’t complete without a Pucci bikini… and matching cover-up, for that matter.”

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GREENHILL director of sales & marketing, GREENHILL WINERY & VINEYARDS; manager, greenhill stables How do you define Palm Beach style?

Bold, playful, tropical, happy!

How aligned is Palm Beach style with your personal aesthetic?

I grew up in Hawaii, so I love anything beachy! The

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style is part of me—clothes for warm weather, ocean breezes, sunshine, and relaxation.

What essentials should every Palm Beach woman have in her closet?

A shawl! You never know when those tropical showers are going to blow through and cool things off for a minute. And high-heeled sandals, ideally a wedge for comfort, for that casual-to-dressy day downtown.

Who are some of your favorite designers?

Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Alice + Olivia.

What do you look for when shopping for a bag?

Efficient but roomy, with pockets! A bag for on-thego…something that will last but work for casual and dressy looks. I need to fit my cell phone, maybe a pair of socks, and extra makeup! I love a bag that

can meet a variety of needs when I don’t have time to switch looks.

What is your favorite fashion era?

Right now, the future! We’re the ones creating the future, and it’s exciting to be a part of that development process, be an influencer, and see the inspiration come and blossom with current and new designers.

What was the first luxury piece you ever bought?

A Balmain jacket! It’s a classic blazer. Love it!

Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?

Probably my best friend, Cristina, because we’re camera hams and will take each other’s pictures of new clothes and new looks all day!

Who is the quintessential Palm Beach fashionista?

Maria Vazquez, Adolfo Cambiaso’s wife. She’s always dressed elegantly at every polo match. Her style is sophisticated but sexy, feminine but strong and bold.

She’s not afraid to try new styles and experiment with pieces.

What is the best piece of fashion advice you’ve ever received?

Dress for yourself, because confidence is the most important fashion accessory you can possibly display.

I also believe in being comfortable. Wear something you can move in, be natural in, that makes you feel beautiful but not forced.

What do you love the most about Palm Beach?

The horses and polo! I play and live in Wellington, Florida. A perfect distance from downtown Palm Beach and the ocean; it really is one of the best combinations in the world.

Where is your favorite place in Palm Beach to get dressed up?

Wellington. Dressing up for Sunday polo is one of my favorite activities!

What do you love about shopping in a store versus online?

It’s nice to be able touch, feel, and try fabrics, review the quality of items. And things appear differently in person than online, so it’s great to have that perspective. You may find things you wouldn’t necessarily have chosen online!

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“I love the scent of horses. This is A Great way to recycle a beautiful mane.”

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“i CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY OF THESE!”

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“I Love thiS bag…to dress up something casual or to pair with a two-piece suit.”

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How do you define Palm Beach style?

My style in the past has been very nonconforming.

I lived in New York City during my twenties, and when I wasn’t wearing a suit on the trading desk, I was dressed in black everything from head to toe.

However, now living in Palm Beach, I love playing with bolder colors of blues, greens, pinks, and yellows. I never forget my sunglasses, either. Palm Beach is very feminine, which I absolutely love.

How aligned is Palm Beach style with your personal aesthetic?

I dress smart and sporty during the day, because I’m always on the go. Working in real estate for Douglas Elliman, I must wear a comfortable outfit and practical shoes, like my Chloé flats. I also believe in layering, so I can transition from morning, lunch, to afternoon. Otherwise, Palm Beach style is playful during the day for those women who are vacationing or lunching. Even casual style can be dressed up with a silky scarf, fun purse, and some sexy slingbacks.

What essentials should every Palm Beach woman have in her closet?

A Pucci print! Whether it’s a scarf, blouse, pant, or dress. Pucci is playful and quintessentially Palm Beach.

Who are some of your favorite designers?

Zadig & Voltaire, Gucci, Pucci, Prada, Louis Vuitton.

What do you look for when shopping for a bag?

Functionality for day: I need to be able to carry a notepad, pen, and client folders for when I’m showing a property. I also love a sturdy larger tote, like my Neverfull LV bag, or a Stella [McCartney] backpack, so I can have my laptop with me at all times. For evening, a small elegant or sporty clutch for just the essentials.

What is your favorite fashion era?

Now! Why live in the past? We’re so lucky. Women are able to dress for comfort and style and express our own individuality. We can wake up and dress how we feel and walk out the door without judgment.

What was the first luxury piece you ever bought?

When I landed my then dream job on Wall Street I purchased a two-tone Cartier Tank Française. To this day I still frequently wear the classic watch, especially when I’m showing real estate. It’s my lucky watch!

Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?

My husband, because he loves clothes and shoes. His closet is bigger than mine. He has phenomenal taste.

When we have a free afternoon on a weekend we’ll have lunch on Worth Avenue and, as he likes to say, “Pop in a few stores.”

What is the best piece of fashion advice you’ve ever received?

My motto is, “If you don’t feel good in something, don’t wear it!” Even if it’s the fashion must-have.

What do you love the most about Palm Beach?

Palm Beach is a lifestyle. A special treat. The island has so much to offer for both residents and vacationers.

There aren’t too many magical places where you can say year round, “Let’s go to the beach, take a walk, or play a round of golf, or hit some tennis balls.”

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“These are so fun to wear out!”

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“This white dress is versatile.”

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“I love this powder blue blazer. and Why stop at one Pucci suit if it fits well and is a classic!?”

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THURSTON agency services leader, ibm How do you define Palm Beach style?

At its best, I think Palm Beach style is effortlessly sophisticated. We also live in New York, and the distinct difference is the seriousness with which New Yorkers take, well, everything. Palm Beach can be beachy, or chic, or sporty depending on how you’re taking advantage of your day in the sun.

How aligned is Palm Beach style with your personal aesthetic?

The virtue of Palm Beach style is that it’s inherently eclectic. We have folks from all over the country and the world, frankly, so you get a variety of personal styles. My aesthetic is, likewise, eclectic. Even my home is mid-century modern meets monograms. I grew up in New York City and lived in Greenwich Village for nearly a decade. I’m also an equestrian who went to prep school in Connecticut. I’m just as likely to wear a collared neckline as I am a pair of high-top sneakers. There’s really something for everyone here.

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Who is the quintessential Palm Beach fashionista?

Aerin Lauder. Is that cliché? If so, I’m okay with that.

What is the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?

Even a broken clock is right twice a day! Wear what you’re comfortable in and don’t obsess over trends; the look you love for yourself will be appreciated and, almost certainly, overlap with the runways at some point in time. Fast fashion is a trap, not to mention being abysmal for the environment, so invest in the pieces that you know you’ll have for a long time and they’ll be worth every dollar.

What do you love the most about Palm Beach?

Everything is at your fingertips. I love that within 30 minutes I can be out in Wellington on my horse, but we also have the best beaches, restaurants, art galleries, shopping, and amenities at our convenience.

I walk so much here; it really is a mini city life.

Where is your favorite place in Palm Beach to get dressed up?

I love meeting friends at Imoto, or date night at the Palm Beach Grill. I also adore a house party.

What do you love about shopping in a store versus online?

I’m a marketing exec who creates digital experiences for chief marketing officers for a living, but fashion is tactile. Watch a woman really shop a store; the best fabrics will beg you to touch them. Fabrics are living and breathing organisms, and I think seeing them in person and understanding how they feel on your body is such an important part of the shopping process.

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What essentials should every Palm Beach woman have in her closet?

I am deeply concerned about sun safety, so a straw hat. Restorative moisturizer and nontoxic SPF—I swear by Tammy Fender in West Palm. And kaftans!

Who are some of your favorite designers?

Apiece Apart, Cult Gaia, Hermès, Mara Hoffman, Zimmermann, Frame, Marysia.

What do you look for when shopping for a bag?

Practicality, to be honest. I’m tall, so I like something big. I travel more than 100,000 miles a year for my consulting job, and I need bags that can fit a laptop, a reusable water bottle, and at least a book or two. I think the catch-all quality of a tote is so desirable.

What was the first luxury piece you ever bought?

Louboutins! I was working for DVF’s corporate team in NYC and found a pair of white patent and rattan slingbacks that I just absolutely had to have.

They are way bolder than my professional style now permits and I haven’t worn them in more than a decade, but they grace my closet to this day.

Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?

My husband, Matt Andrews, though please don’t tell him I said so. He’s a financial adviser, and I think that wise decision-making trickles over to all investment decisions. He’s always honest with me about how things look but will also push me outside of my comfort zone on occasion. I definitely don’t dress for my spouse, but I do deeply appreciate his input.

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“Such a sophisticated look with clean lines.

Prep it up with an espadrille or make it funky with a boot. The belt gives a defined waistline, which is so important for a shirtdress.”

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“No PB wardrobe is complete without a Pucci kaftan. This gal can easily be dressed up or down. IT Would look amazing with an HermÈs OrAN sandal.”

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“I love this bag’s structure and the beachiness of gucci’s signature bamboo. what better color to rock it in than pastel pink?”

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PISARCIKurrutia founder & executive producer, MINTED MEDIA How do you define Palm Beach style?

Palm Beach style is a mix of effortless elegance, timeless beauty, and contemporary fashion

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influences. With more and more people moving to PB from coastal cities, it’s fun to see the merging of different styles with the Palm Beach aesthetic.

How aligned is Palm Beach style with your personal aesthetic?

I’d say PB style is aligned with my personal aesthetic, though I have much more of an NYC influence because I lived there for more than 10 years working in TV. I’m very much the “white jeans and a tee and a Balmain blazer” type of girl.

What essentials should every Palm Beach woman have in her closet?

A great pair of white jeans, Pucci top, Hermès sandals, Balmain blazer, a neutral luncheon bag, like the silver Lady Dior, an easy linen dress, LV

pashmina, Gucci glasses, Pucci cover-up and bathing suit, Chanel black-and-white blazer, Gucci 1955 horsebit bag in white, Pucci cocktail dress, Pucci pants, a sparkly blouse, and a go-to black-tie dress.

Who are some of your favorite designers?

Chanel, Pucci, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Dennis Basso.

What do you look for when shopping for a bag?

For day, I love a carry-all bag that can hold everything I may need.

What is your favorite fashion era?

I like the Roaring Twenties, because the style reflects a time where the women’s suffrage movement influenced fashion as women felt more independent and raised their hemlines. It’s also when Coco Chanel introduced the little black dress.

What was the first luxury piece you ever bought?

A Chanel jacket, purchased with my own money after working at ABC. It was a sample off the runway that had purple and black tweed. I was out of college and newly employed at Primetime, after an internship at Good Morning America. I was always taught dress for the job you want, not the job you have. When I started working, my mom got me a bunch of suits, and the advice paid off, and I continued to buy power work pieces and blazers.

Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?

My godmother, Nancy C. Rogers. She has impeccable taste and a sense of style. She’s also one of the Vogue 100 best-dressed, so she always has an eye for beautiful things!

Who is the quintessential Palm Beach fashionista?

My dear friend, the late Terry Allen Kramer, was the ultimate Palm Beach fashionista. Terry always looked effortlessly elegant in Pucci pants and gorgeous coverup tops she collected from various beach destinations.

Every time I saw her, I would envy her latest look, and ask her where she got her cover-up, and you can’t say that about many women over 80.

Where is your favorite place in Palm Beach?

I just love Chez Jean-Pierre; it’s my favorite place, hands-down.

What do you love about shopping in a store versus online?

I love how you can instantly see the quality and find all sorts of uniquely curated pieces for the Palm Beach audience.

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GUCCI crystal studded butterfly earrings, $565

AKRIS Ai Little Cervo calf leather tophandle bag in Amber, $1,390

“I feel fashion is playing to our love for nostalgia, and this sweatshirt certainly takes me back to my childhood!”

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LOUIS VUITTON monogram shawl in Bleu Denim Light, $590

GUCCI feline earrings with resin pearls, $370

“Pucci puts an elegant spin on sequin dresses—very en Vogue.”

GUCCI square metal sunglasses, $505

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“I would wear this fun jacket with jeans and a T-shirt or over a black or white shift dress.”

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How do you define Palm Beach style?

I have always loved the mix of vintage with new, and Palm Beachers know this the best. You’ll always see someone in their grandmother’s old Pucci or Chanel mixed with some Levi’s or a beautiful old pocket square of a special grandfather. The memories behind them are a great conversation piece.

How aligned is Palm Beach style with your personal aesthetic?

I’m a touch more rock ’n’ roll than this town is

used to, but it’s been fun and seamless living in warmer weather and relaxing into more comfortable everyday fabrics. I like a pair of vintage Levi’s, and a white tee mixed with a statement shoe or jacket.

What essentials should every Palm Beach woman have in her closet?

Great-fitting ankle-length white jeans, white sneakers, a vintage leather jacket, a statement bag, a printed maxi dress that always fits and flows, and a Pucci jersey long-sleeve shirt. Most of the locals travel a lot, so you need a perfect white tee. I love Stateside, which is made in L.A. and has the best fabrics and fit. A great wide-leg pant; I love Louis Vuitton’s white ones for spring. It can be black tie with a silk top buttoned up or a white tee for lunch.

I’m loving the statement dresses that you can wear with sneakers or vintage heals and a leather jacket.

I love that fashion is becoming so versatile day-tonight and a little less fussy.

Who are some of your favorite designers?

I’m drawn to seasonal Gucci and Chanel pieces; they are super fresh, fun, and not too serious. I’m always traveling and love to meet friends after work so anything that can be simple, comfortable but a statement piece, always catches my eye. Levi’s for jeans, Hermès for belts, collectible bags, and scarves.

Heroes Motors and Louis Vuitton for leather jackets.

What do you look for when shopping for a bag?

I was trained in the Gucci factory to make one-ofa-kind bags when I graduated from college. Ever since then I’ve been drawn to vintage and rare bags.

I love Birkins for the one-of-a-kind craftsmanship and sewing. For vintage, my aunt owns Marlene Wetherell, which is my forever go-to for Chanel and everything vintage.

What is your favorite fashion era?

The 1960s and ’70s. I think women felt free, happy, and adventurous, which is how I like to live. I still see my mom as that woman in time.

What was the first luxury piece you ever bought?

A vintage Chanel metal belt, and I wear it at least once a season. I’ll save it for my daughter, Gabby.

Who is your favorite person to go shopping with?

My mom has always been my shopping partner. She taught me quality over quantity. I remember her teaching me about feeling fabrics when we were in a dressing room when I was 5 or so.

Who is the quintessential Palm Beach fashionista?

My close friend Renee Gozlan from Toronto has the most effortless fun glam style. She is no fuss and always on point. I love her Comme des Garçons tees; she plays on the beach with her grandkids or tosses on a vintage Pucci for dinner. Her son and daughter-inlaw have been secretly styling all of us for quite some time, finding the rare pieces from the ’60s and ’70s or new limited-edition sneakers I’m always craving.

What is the best fashion advice you’ve ever received?

Be yourself.

What do you love the most about Palm Beach?

I love the authentic community of female friends I have cultivated over the years. My group is unique and diverse in both style and personality.

Where is your favorite place in Palm Beach to get dressed up?

Swifty’s! Feels like the perfect old-fashioned cozy New York diner with a cool global crowd.

What do you love about shopping in a store versus online?

I like to layer pieces and roam; sometimes I need an old-fashioned dressing room and glass of champagne.

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I’m also a mom and need a big bag. this looks chic and holds what I need throughout the day.”

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akris sleeveless silk Cactus Blossom print tunic blouse, $495

LOUIS VUITTON Essential V Perle bracelet, $480

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emilio pucci Bordi mix-print dress, $2,205

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“My style is a little more on the rock ’n’ roll side. I love these earrings because they are feminine but with an edge.”

“This bag is epic. It screams luxury! the hardware makes it fun.

I live in jeans and T-shirts, so it’s the perfect item to pair with heels or a great sneaker.”

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With its sophisticated pink exterior, the Colony Hotel is easy to spot in Palm Beach.

And for the past three years, owners Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall have ensured that the historic site has lived up to its storied reputation—while also bringing it into the 21st century. The Daily caught up with Sarah to find out how she and her husband modernized the iconic property, and why it’s such a special place for their brood.

By ARIA DARCELLA

ownership of the Colony back into the Wetenhall family, we couldn’t pass it up! We share a mutual love of travel; we find joy in seeing the world together and discovering different hospitality situations, while at the same time always coming back to visit the touch point of the Colony under its previous ownership. We knew in our gut, after being guests for so long, that the hotel was not reaching its potential and that we could help guide it into the future while preserving its legacy.

You have a background in fashion PR. Was there a learning curve to joining the hospitality business?

Many of the design, visual, and branding elements actually come quite naturally to me. We’re in this business at the suggestion and encouragement of

Andrew’s father. Bob has told us stories for years about how the time he spent owning and running the Colony were some of the most fulfilling and most enjoyable years of his life.

How did you plan your renovations to retain some of its original charm?

The Colony was recently denoted a historic landmark by the Town of Palm Beach, so her original charm will remain forever and all renovations will be updates, more than additions.

Under our ownership, the pool deck, Palm Court, Coral Ballroom, solarium, and CPB restaurant received full interior décor face-lifts, and Swifty’s [restaurant] was created from a former music venue. Three of the villa apartments have recently

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What’s your connection to Palm Beach and to the Colony?

The Colony has been a part of the Wetenhall family for more than five decades! My father-in-law, Bob Wetenhall, purchased the hotel with his business partner in 1969, so my husband, Andrew, and his brother grew up going to the Colony regularly. His father kept an apartment in the hotel’s penthouse, even after majority ownership of the property passed to his business partner’s relatives. Andrew and I have been coming as a couple for more than 20 years now. Palm Beach and the Colony is all that our three children have ever known for Christmas, Easter, and spring break.

How did you and Andrew take the helm?

When Andrew and I had the opportunity to bring

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been renovated; our interior décor partner, Kemble Interiors, is amazing at interpreting old-world Palm Beach style for modern life. The pool is actually an original historic element, dating to 1947.

Palm Beach Lately and Serena & Lily collaborated on a villa. How did that come about?

Beth and Danielle of Palm Beach Lately were fantastic partners because they embody the traditional Palm Beach aesthetic that defines the Colony. They kindly and generously approached us with the Serena & Lily relationship, and frankly, they were the linchpin in the Sisters Suite collaboration.

It all dovetailed perfectly, as we had a villa in need of a refresh, just as Serena & Lily was opening their Palm Beach store and launching a new collection inspired by Palm Beach.

What’s your customer-service philosophy?

With just 89 rooms and suites, no other Palm Beach hotel has the infrastructure or ability to deliver the intimate, personalized experience offered as the Colony does. Not only do we know our guests’ names and preferences, but we’re able to anticipate their needs with laser focus. We offer unique amenities that embrace our unparalleled location; the Colony is passionate and playful, with one foot in the sand and one foot on Worth Avenue. Paddle boards, bespoke cruiser bikes, beach picnics, and our custom beach buggy take guests to the sand or to peruse the shops.

Did you frequent the original Swifty’s before it closed?

Absolutely! Everyone went to Swifty’s; it was an Upper East Side institution. Andrew and I worked with Swifty’s owner Robert Caravaggi to bring it to the Colony. We eat there as much as possible! It’s an elevated scene with great people-watching that serves classic comfort food. Swifty’s offers a more distinguished, curated dining experience than CPB, which is more informal and spontaneous.

What other New York touches have you integrated?

We have an ongoing art partnership with the Upper East Side’s Voltz Clarke Gallery; they provide pieces for Swifty’s and mount rotating shows in the solarium.

We also regularly host fashion events for brands like Galvan London, Armarium, and Rosie Assoulin.

How often do you commute back to NYC? Weekly in high season, biweekly in the shoulder seasons, and I try to work remotely from our home in East Hampton in the summers.

Tell us about your trivia nights!

They were started by Elizabeth Marshman, our manager of special events, about a year ago, and have since taken on a life of their own! It’s great to see programming like this be owned by the community.

What’s it like working with your husband?

Andrew and I have learned to work hard at our communication and to schedule carefully the time that we talk about work. We attempt to not let work and the Colony dominate our personal and family time. In all honesty, sometimes we do quite well, and others we don’t. I think it’s pretty normal. We just keep talking, loving each other and our kiddos, and being grateful for all that we’ve been blessed with!

What are your favorite spots to hit up near the Colony?

I love a bike ride or jog along the Lake Trail. My kids live for the gelato at Piccolo Gelato, and the beach toys and gear from P.B. Boys Club. When I want some retail therapy, I enjoy wandering the vias off Worth Avenue—they’re always full of sweet little stores.

And you can’t go wrong when shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue at Esplanade Palm Beach. They always have what I need, and often quite a bit of what I don’t need!

What do you love about shopping in a store versus online?

I love to touch fabrics and get a sense of how they fall on my figure, which is impossible to do unless you’re in the store. Plus, I love the social aspect of shopping in person. As a working mother of three young children, I value the time I get in store to shop and put together outfits. It takes me back to my first career in the fashion industry and brings me such joy.

What do you read on the beach?

I’m always stockpiling books. On my list so far are: When Time Stopped: A Memoir of My Father’s War and What Remains, by Ariana Neumann, and The Most Powerful Women in the Room Is You, by Lydia Fenet. I’ll also end up reading a Rick Riordan Percy Jackson and the Olympians book; my 11-year-old son and I always read a book together each summer.

What are your goals for the Colony in the next decade?

We have a long-term plan to renovate the pool and outdoor dining areas, the café, and the lobby, which will result in a complete décor transformation of the ground floor of the hotel. We’re also exploring potential spa and fitness expansions to bring top talent in those areas to Palm Beach and offer these important full-service amenities to our guests.

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