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STYLE IT’S ONLY NATURAL

Harper Avenue Residence designed by Kelly Wearstler

Chic accessories from woven handbags to detailed sandals for spring.

STYLE NEWS Our favorite new launches from the likes of Bvlgari and Alexander McQueen.

ownPhotographed by TERRELL MULLIN Styled by JASON BOLDEN

ADAM’S DRIVE Actor Adam Driver talks about becoming a member of Breitling’s Cinema Squad.

LIFE

IN HER SHOES Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri shares her design inspirations.

WATCH WHAT HAPPENS This season’s newest timepieces from

Richard Mille and Van Cleef & Arpels.

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MONOCHROMATIC MAGIC

RETINOL BUT MAKE IT GENTLE Skincare aims to soothe the most sensitive skin with these new products.

ADIR ABERGEL Spend a day in the life of a celebrity hairstylist.

A NATURAL LEADER Arash Azarbarzin is excited for what the future holds for SH Hotels & Resorts.

Some of the most stylish new fashions come in a sleek palette of black and white.

BEAUTY

SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN A new SoCal-inspired paint collection from Kelly Wearstler and Farrow & Ball.

SHOES WITH A SIDE OF SMILES Legendary shoe designer Manolo Blahnik is now making people smile in the kitchen.

SPRING CLEANING Reduce, reuse, recycle.

CULTURE 50

Adir Abergel and Anne Hathaway

LAURA DONNELLY NEVER SAYS NEVER Get to know the actress and star of HBO’s new drama series The Nevers.

STACEY SHABTAI

AN ENGLISHMAN IN NEW YORK Flip through the pages of a scandalous

The wellness expert gives us a look at her CBD-focused brand Botanika Life.

new biography of Robert Maxwell.

SCHOOL OF ROCKS Go inside a glittery new space at the American Museum of Natural History.

Fogo Island in Canada

G by Glenn Spiro Papillon Rings at the American Museum of Natural History

OFFICE SPACE Discover the rise and fall of WeWork’s co-founder Adam Neumann.

LEADING BY EXAMPLE Author and activist Cleo Wade on how her children’s book is for a new generation.

LADY BIRD JOHNSON A presidential look at art in this country.

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NORTHERN EXPOSURE A surprising destination for your next escape.

Annabel 18 Vanity Case from Tanner Krolle

THE FRENCH CONNECTION The iconic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc is chronicled in a stunning new book.

THE REVITALIZATION OF DELRAY BEACH A transformation is coming for this colorful beachside town.

I N T E R I O R P H O T O G R A P H : M A N O L O Y L L E R A ; B U T T E R F LY R I N G S : G L E N N S P I R O

Dress, $4,460, belt, $1,190, ALAÏA, maison-alaia.com. Pumps, $695, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, christianlouboutin.com. Sunlight ring in 18k rose gold set with 250 brilliant-cut diamonds, $24,900, PIAGET, piaget. com. Curb link bracelet in 18k gold, $7,800, TIFFANY & CO., tiffany.com. Love Bracelet in 18k yellow gold, Juste un Clou bracelet in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, CARTIER, Erivo’s own. Additional jewelry, Erivo’s

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Dress, $1,565, THE VAMPIRE’S WIFE, thevampireswife.com. B.zero1 Rock Earrings in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $6,150, BVLGARI, bvlgari.com. Additional jewelry,

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CYNTHIA ERIVO GETS SOME RESPECT The award-winning actress discusses her upcoming role as Aretha Franklin.

ON THE LAKEFRONT Inside the second life of a stunning Chicago apartment.

ROCK CANDY Vibrant pendants, earrings and cuffs for a season of colorful style.

SISTER SISTER A detailed look at the unique lives of Britain’s Windsor sisters.

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GAME ON We’re loving athletic-inspired fashions ahead of the XXXII Olympic games.

CITIES

132 L’Arc de DAVIDOR Rings

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ASPEN

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NEW YORK CITY

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CHICAGO

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ORANGE COUNTY

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DALLAS

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PALM BEACH

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HAMPTONS

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SAN FRANCISCO

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HOUSTON

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LAS VEGAS

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LOS ANGELES

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MIAMI

MAKING A CAMEO Rare jewelry, fashions and love letters that once belonged to an empress.

CYNTHIA ERIVO: TERRELL MULLIN

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FEATURES

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Jason Binn

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

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STYLE EDITOR

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SENIOR EDITOR

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IT MANAGER

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ASSOCIATE EDITOR

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CONTRIBUTING COPY EDITOR

Regan Hofmann

FINANCE DIRECTOR

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CONTRIBUTING IMAGING SPECIALIST

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Travis O’Brien

Veronica Jones

RM 037 White Ceramic, an automatic timepiece with white gold, diamonds and mother-of-pearl on a white rubber strap, RICHARD MILLE, $180,000, riichardmille.com

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The Spotlight Squad Charlize Theron Misty Copeland Yao Chen

CONTRIBUTORS JEFFREY WESTBROOK P H OTO G R A P H ER

(“It’s Only Natural,” page 26 and “Rock Candy,” page 88) Jeffrey Westbrook is a New York–based still life photographer who draws inspiration from his love of design, engineering and motorsports. When he’s not on set, he can be found underneath one of his car projects or riding dirt bikes. “This jewelry shoot was a real standout,” says Westbrook of one of the stories he shot for this issue. “The pieces were gorgeous and the concept was brilliant. One of those shoots that reminds me why I love taking pictures!”

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(Artifact, page 144) Edward Espitia’s background in fashion and art history was a perfect fit for this issue’s Artifact feature about Empress Josephine’s jewelry. His popular instagram account, @DefunctFashion, delves into the archives of fashion history and is followed by many of fashion’s biggest names.

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN P H OTO G R A P H ER

(“On the Lakefront,” page 76) Celebrated interiors photographer Douglas Friedman met interior designer Sasha Adler through friends in Chicago. Years later, they reunited on the occasion of photographing this stunning Chicago apartment for DuJour. “I love spaces that are steeped in tradition,” says Friedman. “I grew up in a pre-war building and I have a nostalgic connection to the form, to the idea. A grand old space that stood the test of time and continues to flourish generation after generation. This one has been so beautifully ushered into today while respecting the intentions of the original builders.”

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M A K EU P A R T I S T

(“Game On,” page 100) Alex T is a makeup artist whose work has been featured in Vogue, Esquire, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. For this issue, she traveled to Asbury Park, New Jersey, for a fashion shoot with Jason Lasswell. “There’s always a slight nervousness when I am working with a crew I have never worked with before at a place I am not familiar with in inclement weather,” says the makeup artist. “But I was immensely gratified by the end result of beautiful images, new experiences and warm-hearted people.”

J O N AT H A N S O R O F F W R I T ER

(“Northern Exposure,” page 58) Massachusetts native and resident Jonathan Soroff is a contributing editor at Boston Magazine. For this issue, he had the difficult task of writing about two decadent and remote properties: Twin Farms and Fogo Island Inn. “Twin Farms is the ultimate in pampering luxury, from the accommodations to the food to the service to the design and artwork,” says Soroff. “It is a work of art unto itself. So is Fogo Island Inn, except that it exists on the edge of nowhere, a thoroughly surprising and exotic place in a region time seems to have forgotten.”

K ASEY CAMINITI W R I T ER

(“Laura Donnelly Never Says Never,” page 50 and “Leading by Example,” page 56) Kasey Caminiti has worked at DuJour for five years, currently as its Senior Editor. For this issue, she profiled actress Laura Donnelly and author and activist Cleo Wade—two dynamic female storytellers who share a narrative of women’s strength. “My conversation with Cleo Wade for this issue was especially inspiring as she fully embodies female empowerment,” says the Long Island– bred Caminiti. “Her new children’s book transcends any age limitations and is a beautiful celebration of creative freedom and breaking barriers.”

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(“Game On,” page 100) Jason Lasswell is a New York–based photographer and director who works with both commercial and fashion clients. For this issue, he photographed model Jenaye Noah on location in Asbury Park, New Jersey. “I had a blast shooting Jenaye in the recreation center—she channeled the elevated, sporty vibe we were all looking for,” he says. “We were all living when she posed while holding herself up and being suspended from the basketball hoop!”

N AV E E N K U M A R W R I T ER

JASON BOLDEN ST YLIST

(“Cynthia Erivo Gets Some Respect,” page 66) Jason Bolden is a celebrity fashion stylist and creative director who has worked with everyone from Yara Shahidi and Alicia Keys to Ava DuVernay and Trevor Noah. For this issue, he styled his client Cynthia Erivo for the cover. “Cynthia is fearless when it comes to fashion,” says Bolden. “She takes real risks on red carpets, whether they’re in-person or virtual, and I love working with her because she allows me to be creative. She’s a serious jewelry collector as well, which makes things fun.”

(“Cynthia Erivo Gets Some Respect,” page 66) Naveen Kumar is a culture critic and writer whose features have appeared in The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter. For this issue, he profiled Cynthia Erivo for the cover. “Like anyone lucky enough to see Cynthia Erivo on Broadway in The Color Purple, I was absolutely floored,” says Kumar, who is also a theater critic for Time Out New York. “It’s been a thrill to witness her career take off in the years since. She was very relaxed and down-toearth in our interview, it was like chatting with an old friend.”

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Natasha Wolff

Editor Instagram: @natashawolff

Alexander Wolf

Creative Director Instagram: @alexanderwolf

Dress, $1,000, JACQUEMUS, jacquemus.com. Jewelry, Erivo’s own

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e’re very excited to share our spring issue starring the Tony, Grammy and Emmy Award–winning actress Cynthia Erivo, photographed at her home in Los Angeles. Erivo is poised to become a household name playing singer and activist Aretha Franklin in the new National Geographic series Genius: Aretha (in celebration of Franklin’s birthday on March 25, all eight episodes will premiere on Hulu). Pulitzer Prize–winning author Suzan-Lori Parks (Topdog/Underdog) is the series’ showrunner, writer and executive producer, and Erivo wows onscreen. After falling in love with Erivo in the 2015 Broadway production of The Color Purple, in which she belted out the show-stopping ballad “I’m Here,” and last year’s hit HBO nailbiter series The Outsider, we were lucky to nab her. We always love collaborating with some of our favorite creatives, like photographers Douglas Friedman and Jeffrey Westbrook, on luxe interiors and stunning still life photography, respectively, and stylist extraordinaire Paul Frederick. Larger-than-life characters like the Windsor sisters, Lady Bird Johnson and Robert Maxwell are explored in three new, juicy book excerpts, and we talked with talents like author and activist Cleo Wade and actors Adam Driver and Laura Donnelly about their newest roles. Hopefully, once countries open up to travelers this summer, we’ll be able to visit some of our favorite destinations like the South of France. Until then, you can gush over photographs of the iconic 150-year-old Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc from a new tome. We hope you enjoy reading this issue as much as we did producing it. Stay tuned for much more to come.

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SARAH JESSICA PAR K E R IN NEW YOR K CIT Y

JANE FONDA POSES WITH HER CECIL B. DEMILLE AWAR D

PHILANTHROPIST JEAN SHAFIROFF IS HONORED AT T H E P O W E R WOMEN OF LONG ISLAND

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JOHN LEGEND OUT IN LOS ANGELES

A N D R A D AY WEARING CHANEL AT T H E G O L D E N GLOBES

AWK WAFINA ON THE RED C A R P E T AT T H E GOLDEN GLOBES

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KYLIE JENNER DONS BLUE TONES O N I N S TA G R A M

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JASON BINN PORTRAIT: MICHAEL STEWART

pring in New York City has arrived, and the much needed warm weather has come. From dining al fresco at my favorite restaurants like Cipriani Downtown to walking through Central Park with my children and puppy, I’m excited to see life begin to bloom again in the Big Apple. This issue of DuJour spotlights many movers and shakers, including Hollywood’s leading lady Cynthia Erivo. The star talks to us about her new role playing iconic singer and performer Aretha Franklin in the series Genius: Aretha (produced by my friend Clive Davis), while sporting chic pieces. Whether you’re enjoying a cup of morning coffee on a sunny terrace or winding down in the evening after a long day of work, this book is the perfect guide to the best in style, design, culture and beyond. Get a first look at a colorful new capsule collection from Max Mara and woven accessories by labels like Fendi and Dior, as well as the latest timepieces from Richard Mille and Breitling. Go inside a Chicago home designed by the talented interior designer Sasha Adler, or read a feature on the American Museum of Natural History’s fully renovated Halls of Gems and Minerals. No matter what the change in season brings, DuJour will be there to serve as your lifestyle source for all things Jason Binn exclusive and beautiful. Here’s to a springtime brimming Founder and CEO

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CYNTHIA ERIVO AT T E N D S T H E 78TH ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWAR DS WITH MENIN DEVELOPMENT’S CR AIG M E N I N , N I G H T L I F E A N D H O S P I TA L I T Y E NTR E PR E N EUR AN DY MA SI AN D J O I A B E A C H A N D A N AT O M Y O W N E R C H R I S T I A N PA C I E L L O AT J O I A B E A C H

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NICK JONAS IN N E W YOR K CITY

DEMI MOORE I N PA R I S

JUSTIN BIEBER WITH HAILEY BIEBER IN LOS ANGELES

DANIEL LEV Y POSES BEFORE THE GOLDEN GLOBES

SERENA WILLIAMS SHARES A GLAM I N S TA G R A M S E L F I E

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SHARON BUSH AND BOB M U R R AY AT T H E PA L M B E A C H R ACE OF HOPE

SADE MIMS, CHUKS COLLINS, WHITNEY MICHEL, K Y L E N E L S O N , G I L TAV E R A S , A K U A S H A B A K A , A N D R E B E C C A H E N R Y AT T H E B L A C K FA S H I O N C O U N C I L S H O W R O O M GA B R I E L- K A N E D AY- L E W I S IN ERMENEGILDO ZE G N A’ S C A M PA I GN

GIGI HADID IN N E W YOR K R I TA O R A PAR TN E R S W ITH SHOEDAZZLE

JADEN SMITH APPEARS IN LEVI’S® BEAUT Y OF BECOMING FILM SERIES. R E B E C C A M I N K O F F W I T H M O D E L S AT H E R FA S H I O N W E E K P R E S E N TAT I O N I N N E W YO R K C I T Y

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CASA TUA GENERAL MANAGER LUCIANO SPORTIELLO

S E A N R A J A N W I T H S Y LV E S T E R S TA L L O N E I N PA L M B E A C H

OMAR’S OWNER OMAR HERNANEZ A N D FA S H I O N D E S I G N E R A LV I N VA L L E Y I N PA L M B E A C H

K R I S T E N C O O P E R , S TA C E Y S H A B TA I , A N D B E N N Y M A D I N A AT C A R B O N E M I A M I

L U C I N D A B A S S E T T AT C A R B O N E

RFR ’ S ABY ROSEN AND MAJOR FOOD GROUP CO-FOUNDER JEFF ZALAZNICK

KEY LIME PIE WITH CECE AND O S C A R B I N N AT J O E ’ S S T O N E C R A B

OCEAN DRIVE PUBLISHER COURTLAND L A N TA F F

DAV I D G R U T M A N , FO O D G O D A N D S E A N C H R I S T I E AT S WA N M I A M I

SISLEY COSMETICS MANAGING DIRECTOR ARNAUD N A I N T R E AT SALUMERIA WYNN FINE ART GALLERY’S NICK HISSOM I N PALM B E ACH

SWAN NIGHTLIFE DIRECTOR PURPLE

WITH AMAR’E STOUDEMIRE IN THE MIAMI DESIGN DISTRICT

75 MAIN OWNER ZACK ERDEM WITH OSCAR AND JESSIE BINN

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SOHO HOUSE DIRECTOR GUY CHETWYND

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W I T H J A S O N M AT T H E W S A N D J O H N U T E N D A H L

W I T H S C O T T D I S I C K A N D A U S T I N R O S E N AT CIPRIANI DOWNTOWN MIAMI

A M Y Z A K A R I N , G I N A H A L L E Y- W R I G H T A N D L I S A R O S S AT T H E B AT H C L U B

WITH ARTIST ROMERO BRITTO AND CECE, PENNY AND O S C A R B I N N AT R O M E R O B R I T T O ’ S S T U D I O

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WITH JESSE WALK , JAGGE R WALK AND FOODGOD

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ABC’S LOUIS AGUIRRE AND THE DOG BAR OWNER S T E V E N C O H E N AT T H E D O G B A R

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WITH BOBBI DICK AND SOUTHERN GLAZER’S M E L D I C K AT C A R B O N E M I A M I

JEANNIE AND BARRY LEWIN

LE BILBOQUET’S MARTIN M A R T I N O V AT L E B I L B O Q U E T PALM B E ACH

E VA N CO LE I N M I A M I

ASPEN CLUB CO-FOUNDER RICHARD E DWAR DS

JORGE UGI VEL AZQUEZ , SH HOTELS & RESORTS CEO ARASH AZARBARZIN AND WIFE LINDSEY HUNT IN MIAMI

W I T H T H E R E L AT E D G R O U P ’ S J O N PA U L P É R E Z , J O R G E M . P É R E Z A N D S B E ’ S S A M N A Z A R I A N AT C A R B O N E M I A M I

RADMILA AND CHRISTY MARTIN

BLS ASSET MANAGEENT OWNER BAR RY SKOLN ICK AN D M ISSY BRODY

B O TA N I K A L I F E ’ S K R I S T E N C O O P E R , S TA C E Y S H A B TA I , B E N N Y S H A B TA I , D O N S O F F E R , M I C H E L L E S O F F E R A N D M A R K S I S S O N AT C A R B O N E M I A M I

F I N VA R B G R O U P ’ S R O N N Y A N D L AU R A F I N VA R B

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W I T H F O R M E R N B A A L L- S TA R A M A R ’ E CARSARES STOUDEMIRE

FERR ARI VICE PRESIDENT RONNIE VOGEL A N D W I F E G I G I AT T H E C O N C U R S C L U B

BILL SWEEDLER

EQUINOX CEO H A R V E Y S P E VA K

1 H OTE L S’ PAN O ARGYRIADES

C A R N I VA L C R U I S E LINE CEO A R N O LD W. D O N A LD

JASON DERULO WITH CECE BINN

D U C A U S A’ S M A X GIROMBELLI

S U N C A P I TA L PA R T N E R S ’ M A R C L E D E R A N D T H E N B A’ S S COT T I E P I P P E N AT C A R B O N E M I A M I

WITH CMC GROUP ’S SAR A AND UGO COLOMBO

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CASA TUA OWNERS MIK Y AND LETICIA GRENDENE AT C A S A T U A H E A D Q U A R T E R S

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Bag, $545, ALTUZARRA, altuzarra.com

Hat, $450, ETRO, etro.com

STYLE ACCESSORIES

It’s Only Natural

Woven straw hats, nautical braided accents and a whole lot of artisanal detailing make for unfussy textures we’re loving for spring

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEFFREY WESTBROOK STYLED BY ALEXIS PARENTE

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Bag, $3.750, CELINE BY HEDI SLIMANE,

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celine.com

Sandals, $950, DIOR, available at Dior boutiques nationwide

Handbag, $1,290, FENDI, fendi.com

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NE W & NOTE WORTHY

COME FLY AWAY

A carefree collaboration for Weekend Max Mara Signature

BY ALEXIS PARENTE

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Weekend Max Mara Signature introduces its newest capsule collection, Flutterflies, designed in collaboration with American illustrator and artist Donald Robertson. The collection is a jolt of energy with a bold palette, bubbly prints and colorful motifs. “It’s all very fun! Easy breezy. Or tongue-in-chic, as I call it,” says Robertson. The butterfly, a longtime symbol of the Italian sportswear brand, can be seen in vibrant colors throughout the collection. Robertson creates the effect of his favorite medium, gaffer tape, with blue cotton stripes on a tailored jacket. Energetic prints mixed with clean lines and feel-good emblems can be seen throughout the ready-to-wear clothes, handbags and sneakers.

Dress, $675, clutch, $410, sneakers, $295, top, $115, skirt, $450, jacket, $675, pants, $295, WEEKEND MAX MARA, weekendmaxmara.com

BUZZ WORTHY

TABITHA SIMMONS x TANNER KROLLE

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TWISTS AND TURNS

GOING CLEAR

Soft Ivory and Black Leather Small Curve Bag, $1,490, ALEXANDER MCQUEEN, alexandermcqueen.com

Serpenti Viper Bracelet in 18k rose gold set with semi-pavé diamonds, $8,400, Serpenti Viper Bracelet in 18k white gold set with full pavé diamonds, $25,400, BVLGARI, bvlgari.com

Los Angeles–based product designer Alexandra Von Furstenberg creates modern, eye-catching acrylic furniture and home accessories. The collection of AVF accessories include an array of trays, vases and bowls in bold colors to bring pieces of art into your home. Short bloomin’ vase in rose, $245, Tall bloomin’ vase in rose, $315, ALEXANDRA VON FURSTENBERG,

TABITHA SIMMONS X TANNER KROLLE: DANIEL JACKSON

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AHEAD OF THE CURVE

Alexander McQueen has released its own modern interpretation of the bucket bag, The Curve. The silhouette has a magnetic double flap closure that folds over to create an elliptical shape with crisscrossing details reminiscent of the iconic Alexander McQueen harness. Featuring an adjustable strap that enables it to be worn crossbody or over the shoulder, the bag boasts a subtle embossed logo on the front. The new shape is available in seven colorways: tan, tea rose, lime, yellow, black, denim and an ivory-and-black duo.

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With a contemporary, urban twist on its iconic Serpenti collection, Italian fine jewelry brand Bvlgari is introducing Serpenti Viper. In the late 1940s, the brand’s iconic snake emblem made its first appearance with the Secret Serpenti watch. Ever since, the collection has been evolving, leading to Serpenti Viper, the newest iteration. Pendant necklaces, earrings and rings in 18-karat yellow, white and pink gold all take on the coiling shape of the snake.

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Annabel 18 Vanity Case, $1,600, TANNER KROLLE,

Following the 10th anniversary of her eponymous footwear brand, English designer Tabitha Simmons has been named creative director of British luxury brand Tanner Krolle. Simmons’ inaugural collection for Tanner Krolle blends the heritage of the brand with her signature aesthetic and launches two new luxe leather styles: the Cadogan 24 Bucket Bag and the Wicket 15 Attaché clutch. Simmons will also debut the Annabel 18 Vanity Case, paying tribute to Princess Diana, who was a loyal customer of the heritage brand. “After many years of admiring Tanner Krolle, I am honored to be collaborating with such an incredible and iconic English brand, filled with rich history and dedication to excellence in craftsmanship,” says Simmons. “From the beginning of my design process, we focused on ensuring minimal waste and maintaining the integrity and timeless nature of the pieces that can be passed down from generation to generation.”

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The actor talks watches, the similarities between the Marines and acting and his relationship with time as a member of Breitling’s Cinema Squad BY NATASHA WOLFF

cademy Award, Emmy and Tony Award nominee Adam Driver, who first broke out in the HBO series Girls, has gone on to roles in films like Frances Ha, Inside Llewyn Davis, BlacKkKlansman and Marriage Story. He has also played antagonist Kylo Ren in three installments of the Star Wars franchise, beginning with 2015’s Star Wars: Episode VII—The Force Awakens. But the next two years will be even busier for the actor as he prepares to play head of the Gucci fashion house Maurizio Gucci in the new Ridley Scott crime drama Gucci. Scott is clearly a big fan of the actor, who also stars in his upcoming film The Last Duel, a reteaming of Matt Damon and Ben Aff leck (who star and co-wrote the script with Nicole Holofcener) in an epic tale of betrayal and justice set in 14thcentury France. “It was great,” says Driver of the opportunity. “It was a dream job. I love [Scott’s] movies and working with him. It’s such an incredible group of writers and actors, including Matt Damon and Ben Aff leck and the incredible Jodie Comer. They’re unprecious about their material and so trusting and collaborative. All of the dream things that you hope for.” When he’s not in production on new film, theater or television projects, the former Marine spends time with his longtime partner, wife Joanne Tucker, and their young son in Brooklyn. Driver and Tucker have another project together: the nonprofit Arts in the Armed Forces that the couple co-founded to bring theatrical productions to the military. After 9/11, Driver enlisted in the Marine Corps and was a rif leman and mortar man at Camp Pendleton, California, for three years, but was never deployed. A mountain bike accident and serious injury ended his military career and he was discharged shortly thereafter, but Driver loved the kinship and support he found in the Marines. He decided to follow his high school passion for acting and enrolled at Juilliard in New York City to see if there was something there. “When I got out of the military, I went to acting school at Juilliard and I realized how powerful it was to have access to language from writers

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own,” he explains of his new Breitling Premier Chronograph 42. “But, also, [I like] that I don’t have to look at my phone.” Driver is primarily interested in the concept of time and timing when it comes to acting. “Working as a group over the individual,” he explains. “In acting, you have one rule: You have to show up and do the best you can. You’re not acting in a vacuum.” But timing is everything onstage and on a film set. “It’s kind of a weird thing that you’re expected to perform and do it at this certain time. It’s all based on time, which is exciting and annoying. With theater, it’s live and it exists and then you can never do it again.” So, having been in the armed forces and being an actor, what’s Driver’s relationship with time? “I am a pretty punctual person and I’m respectful of people’s time. If you’re not 15 minutes early, you’re late.” ■

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who were so much smarter than me,” explains Driver. “How powerful and empowering it was to be able to label a feeling. I didn’t grow up with theater as part of my daily diet.” Driver also found similarities between the theater community and the armed forces that could be harnessed. “How they work cohesively as this team unit, for example,” he shares. “You have to know yourself and work improvisationally. They’re very much one and the same; the process is the same.” Arts in the Armed Forces started with one event, an approachable, unpretentious, nonproduced performance with no sets and no costumes by an ensemble cast staged at Camp Pendleton. The energy in the room was so encouraging to the couple that they wanted to expand on it. “We started with one performance,” says Driver. “We would pick a great play. Not Shakespeare’s Henry V, something more digestible and contemporary. We would have to convince actors to come to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and perform a play. No one knew what it was that we were doing.” Now, the organization travels around the world putting on plays, hosts an annual fundraiser and offers screenwriting awards and film screening series. And people in the armed services are seeking out the organization to get involved. “A lot of people in the military were interested in the arts before they entered the military,” says Driver. Because COVID-19 has placed travel on hold, the nonprofit has taken to hosting a virtual film screening series for which they ask famous actors and directors to pick their favorite film. “We screen it for a military audience and then interview a panel of people about the process so there’s always a dialog afterwards.” For the series, Driver has wrangled Tom Hanks, who chose 2001: A Space Odyssey, Danny Glover (Pelle the Conqueror), and Laura Linney (Slap Shot). Now that Driver has some time on his hands, we caught up about another role he finds rewarding: as a brand ambassador for luxury watchmaker Breitling and a member of its Cinema Squad alongside Charlize Theron and Brad Pitt. “I liked the idea of squads and doing this as a group,” explains Driver. “I liked that it wasn’t just actors, and I was interested in the history of the watch in aviation.” Driver wasn’t much of a watch guy beyond the basic Timex or a Michael Jordan watch he was given as a child. “I liked that these Breitling watches were simple and durable, but they’re the nicest watches I

Breitling has partnered with Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina to create the rugged, retro Top Time Deus. This chronograph is a nod to Breitling’s original 1960s Top Time edition with a sprinkle of nomadic spirit. The Top Time Deus features a calfskin leather strap with a silver dial and yellow and orange details. On the back of the chronograph’s 41-millimeter stainless-steel case, you will find Deus artwork, designed by creative director Carby Tuckwell, of a retro motorcyclist in full flight. “Bikers, boarders, surfers, digital nomads, this is a timepiece for dynamic people of action, purpose and style,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “Our versatile Top Time Deus celebrates having the freedom to explore the world your way, at your pace.”This timepiece has a power reserve of approximately 48 hours, powered by the Breitling Caliber 23, a COSC-certified chronometer. —ALEXIS PARENTE

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The cover of Her Dior: Maria Grazia Chiuri’s New Voice (Rizzoli)

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In Her Shoes Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri celebrates the women who inspire her and her designs in a new tome BY NATASHA WOLFF

new book, Her Dior: Maria Grazia Chiuri's New Voice (Rizzoli), celebrates the vision of Dior’s celebrated creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri through a collection of photographs and essays. Since her appointment in 2016 as the first female creative director of Dior, the house founded by Christian Dior in 1947, Chiuri’s feminist spirit has been on display. “This book for me represents the kaleidoscope of voices and visions that the House of Dior embodies today,” says Chiuri. “This book is a living project, but most importantly it is open, a step in a constantly renewed process of defining intentions through immediate and powerful imagery.” The tome showcases 160 images by leading female photographers such as Nan Goldin, Sarah Moon and Vanina Sorrenti that represent the maison’s ethos and style. “I chose women photographers because I wanted a female gaze capable of ref lecting that of another woman and restoring its intensity,” says Chiuri. “Each of the chosen photographers also contributed to a ref lection on Dior, the identity of the House and its codes. Regardless of their style, studies or aesthetics, their interpretation of the House is what unites them in this book.”

Maria Grazia Chiuri, photographed by Maripol in Paris in 2016

Showcasing the designer’s haute couture and ready-to-wear collections from 2017 to 2021, the book also includes quotes and poems by artists and writers Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Linda Nochlin and Judy Chicago. “The naturalness of this ‘female conversation’ is what I want to celebrate, a point of view that is both intimate and courageous, open to the outside world, and free of judgment and paternalism,” says Chiuri. The designer loved the idea of this collaboration being by women for women. “I feel more comfortable sharing my vision with other women, especially because the themes I address are closely linked to an idea of femininity as a physical as well as mental experience….This book is about how I express my feminist activism: through the celebration of beauty, feminine creativity and the desire to create extraordinary, committed, daring and self-confident fashion.” ■

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A Spring/ Summer 2020 ready-towear look

A Fall/Winter 2019–2020 Haute Couture look

F/W 2018–2019 RTW: TALIA CHETRIT; F/W 2019–2020 COUTURE: JULIA HETTA; S/S 2019 RTW: COCO CAPITÁN; CRUISE 2020: SARAH BLAIS; S/S 2017 RTW: JULIA NONI

A Fall/Winter 2018–2019 ready-to-wear look A Cruise 2020 ready-to-wear look

A Spring/Summer 2019 ready-to-wear look

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The Sparkling Free Wheel is a timepiece completely adorned in diamonds. Ulysse Nardin uses the complex diamond-setting technique known as snow setting, in which diamonds are placed side by side to completely cover the surface. 2,251 pavé stones are set on the limited-edition timepiece, totaling 5.9 carats of diamonds on the watch. Aside from the diamond blanket, the watch is embellished with a black alligator band and diamond-set clasp.

For the first time, Rolex has released a 18-karat yellow gold version of the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller, which has now been fitted with an Oysterflex bracelet made from high-performance elastomer with a 18-karat yellow gold Oysterclasp. This gleaming watch features a bright black, sunray-finish dial with hands and hour markers in 18-karat yellow gold.

Sparkling Free Wheel Limited Edition, $225,000, ULYSSE NARDIN, ulysse-nardin.com

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Marking the 90th anniversary of JaegerLeCoultre’s Reverso watch, the luxury watch maker has reinterpreted one of its most beloved timepieces. The Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano will be released in a limited-edition model with a burgundy dial and 18-karat pink gold case. This timeplace will have a beautiful two-tone cordovan leather and canvas strap hand-crafted by Argentine shoemaker Casa Fagliano.

Reverso Tribute Duoface Fagliano, $23,900, JAEGER-LECOULTRE, jaeger-lecoultre.com

Arceau Grande Lune Steel Case and Blue Alligator Strap, $6,100, HERMÈS, available at Hermès boutiques nationwide

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Watch What Happens The latest releases from the timekeeping world BY ALEXIS PARENTE

In 1978, Hermès debuted the Arceau watch when the brand’s legendary artistic director Henri d’Origny imagined a classic and singular curve to develop a round watch. Featuring a deep blue dial with sunburst motif, the brand’s new Arceau Grande Lune features a matching alligator strap, steel case and sapphire caseback.

Patrick Dempsey in his own TAG Heuer watch

44mm Carrera Porsche Chronograph Special Edition, asphalt-effect dial, steel bracelet, $6,050, TAG HEUER, tagheuer.com

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Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer and German sports car manufacturer Porsche have partnered together to unveil a masterful timepiece. The TAG Heuer Carrera Porsche Chronograph has a distinctive tachymeter scale engraved on the bezel, with Porsche’s unmistakeable font used for the indexes and key colors incorporated throughout the watch. The oscillating mass seen through the crystal case back has been designed in tribute to Porsche’s celebrated steering wheel, while the soft calf leather strap echoes the car’s luxurious interior.

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Louis Vuitton has retooled the iconic diver watch silhouette for its new Tambour Street Diver. Created with all the traditional elements of a diver watch, it is crafted from a single block of metal and detailed with the position of hours by the 12 letters in “Louis Vuitton.” The sportier aspects of the watch include 100m of water-resistance, coatings of Super-LumiNova on dial elements and inner rotating bezel along with screw-down crowns. Tambour Street Diver in Pacific White, $5,200, LOUIS VUITTON, available at select Louis Vuitton stores

Richard Mille has created an extraordinary timepiece displaying a collection of gem-set star motifs on Carbon TPT plates. This timepiece weighs 29 grams and uses a prong setting on the bezel and dial to showcase the diamond adornments. The Automatic Starry Night timepiece showcases the technical characteristics that make up the RM 07-01, combining beauty and technical prowess. RM 07-01 Automatic Starry Night with diamonds and TPT Carbon case and bracelet, $268,000, RICHARD MILLE, available at Richard Mille boutiques worldwide

Over the decades, Van Cleef & Arpels has drawn inspiration from the world of dance, which can be seen in three new watch creations: Lady Arpels Ballerine Musicale Émeraude, Lady Arpels Ballerine Musicale Rubis and Lady Arpels Ballerine Musicale Diamant. Each piece has a precious stone that reflects the color of the dial set in 18-karat white gold, along with a handengraved ballerina on the back of the case, a perfect blend of music and motion. Lady Arpels Ballerines Musicales, price upon request, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, vancleefarpels.com

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Bag, $5,400, CHANEL, available at select Chanel boutiques nationwide

Top, $69, GUESS, guess.com

Dress, $1,995, ALTUZARRA, altuzarra.com

Sneakers, $795, STELLA MCCARTNEY,

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“Verso” ring in rose gold and black ceramic, price upon request, HERMÈS, available at Hermès boutiques nationwide

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Sunglasses, $350, BALENCIAGA, available at Balenciaga New York Madison boutique

Bag, $2,995, GIORGIO ARMANI, available at select Giorgio Armani boutiques

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The checkerboard duo of black and white is a dynamic combination BY ALEXIS PARENTE

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Top, $625, MAX MARA, available at Max Mara Madison Avenue boutique

Cufflinks, $495, SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO, available at Saint Laurent 57th Street boutique

Bag, $1,250, MARNI, available at Marni boutiques

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Jacket, $2,325, ERDEM, erdem.com

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Shirt, $1,700, GUCCI, gucci.com

Bag, $3,350, LOUIS VUITTON, available at select Louis Vuitton boutiques

Skirt, $1,300, ACNE STUDIOS, Sandals, $750, FENDI, fendi.com

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etinol, or vitamin A derivatives, has long been the only game in town for revealing smoother, wrinkle-free skin. However, one thing is for sure: For some skin types, retinol can negatively affect the dermis and disrupt the acid mantle if a person has damage or weakness already. “For many years, retinol has been touted as the gold standard when it comes to anti-aging due to its ability to increase cell turnover and stimulate collagen production,” explains Emily Parr, founder of skincare brand HoliFrog. “While it’s a major workhorse, it can also be tough to tolerate for those with super sensitive skin, rosacea or eczema.” For many with sensitive and reactive skin types (like this writer), retinol can cause inflammation and further sensitivity. Recently, plant-derived alternatives like bakuchiol and moth bean extract have come on the scene, offering the ability to stimulate skin cell turnover at a rate that was formerly only afforded by retinol. “Bakuchiol activates many of the same genes and has many overlapping effects as vitamin A derivatives, but is much less irritating,” explains New York City dermatologist Dr. Dendy Engelman. “It’s also safe during pregnancy and nursing, where retinols and retinoids are not.” Dr. Engelman is a fan of these new actives in formulations including Indeed Labs Bakuchiol Reface Pads, ISDIN Melatonik Overnight Recovery Serum and Ambari Beauty PM Active12 Serum. These plant-based ingredients (bakuchiol comes from the seeds and leaves of the babchi plant, and moth bean is extracted from a legume) offer the benefits of retinol without the unwanted side effects of dryness and irritation. “Ingredients like bakuchiol and moth bean are poised perfectly, as they address both

1 Super 16 Pro-Collagen Serum, OSKIA, spacenk.com. 2 Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum, VERSED, versedskin .com. 3 Retinol Serum 2.5%, NATURIUM, naturium.com. 4 Gentle Exfoliating Peel Pads, LANCER SKINCARE, lancerskincare.com. 5 Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum, HOLIFROG, holifrog.com. 6 Wrinkle Blur Bakuchiol Eye Gel Crème, OLE HENRIKSEN, olehenriksen.com. 7 Squalane + Phyto-Retinol Serum, BIOSSANCE, biossance.com. 8 Miracle Facial Oil, OMOROVICZA, omorovicza.com. 9 Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum, ALLIES OF SKIN, alliesofskin.com. 10 Midnight Courage Rosehip & Bakuchiol Retinol Night Oil, PSA, psaskin.com. 11 Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil, Antioxidant Soft Cream OR Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream, BEAUTYCOUNTER, beautycounter.com. 12 Oil-free Moisturizer, SELF/ISH, selfishskin.com 13 PM Active12 Serum, AMBARI BEAUTY, ambaribeauty.com. 14 Isdinceutics Melatonik Overnight Recovery Serum, ISDIN, isdin.com

anti-aging needs as well as sensitivity issues,” explains Parr, whose HoliFrog Halo AHA + BHA Evening Serum uses moth bean extract. “With the plant-based retinol alternatives, there is no concern in using products with either ingredient daily. Both are shown to both restore the skin, improve elasticity and diminish wrinkles.” These retinol simulators are also more stable than most forms of retinoids while doing the job of reducing hyperpigmentation and blemishes as well as improving the appearance of fine lines and pore size. They can also improve skin elasticity, firmness and radiance and offer a significant reduction in roughness and dryness. “I think anything plant-based that can be an alternative to something synthetic or medical-grade is always alluring to consumers,” says New York City aesthetician Sofie Pavitt. “The main concern with retinols is that, along with encouraging cell turnover, they come with a lot of irritation, and bakuchiol doesn’t seem to give this reaction in the same way.” However, she cautions that just because something is touted as a gentler ingredient, it doesn’t always make it so. “As with anything with active 7 ingredients, anyone with sensitive skin should gently introduce a product into their routine, and one at a time, to make sure you do not get irritated.” ■

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Adir Abergel

The hairstylist and haircare entrepreneur takes us through a jam-packed day in his shoes BY NATASHA WOLFF

he Israeli-born hairstylist Adir Abergel has, for the last 25 years, been go, go, go, spending most of his time on airplanes and prepping clients for magazine shoots and red carpet appearances. As with everything else, the last year has changed all that. Abergel, who calls Los Angeles’ Ladera Heights home, has used the time to focus on creating haircare products that work and that his clients love to use. Abergel got his start at age 15 assisting the legendary stylist Arthur Johns at his salon before freelancing in the music video industry and then moving on to celebrity and editorial. As Johns’ apprentice, Abergel had the opportunity to work with clients like Nancy Reagan, Betsy Bloomingdale, Tina Turner and Julie Christie. Recently, Abergel was named creative director for haircare brand Virtue. “After years of being in the industry and helping build so many other brands, this partnership was really inclusive,” says Abergel. “Innovation and technology in a haircare brand is something I have been searching for my entire career. The products work and I believe in them.” The brand offers shampoos, conditioners, treatments and styling products that feature Virtue’s trademark Alpha Keratin 60ku ingredient. “The keratin in Virtue is like a GPS system that goes into the hair and finds the damage and repairs it,” explains Abergel. The stylist has worked with many of his celebrity clients for decades. Actors like Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron, Reese Witherspoon, Anne Hathaway, and Kristen Stewart are devotees of Abergel’s styling. “I don’t homogenize any of my clients but focus on their individuality,” he explains. “Hair is a medium that allows us the freedom to evolve. Throughout history, it has given us our greatest source of individuality.” Here’s how the hairstylist spends a typical day.

Hair is a medium that allows us the freedom to evolve. —ADIR ABERGEL

7:00 A.M. Wake up and take a quick grateful meditation. When I say meditation, I mean literally 30 seconds of taking a moment to acknowledge that I am alive. 7:30 A.M. I have a tall glass of room temperature water and then make coffee. I love Intelligentsia coffee beans, which I make in my Jura coffee machine. I like it black. 8:00 A.M. I look at my texts and emails. I like to answer anything urgent, especially if it has come in from Virtue’s CEO, Melisse Shaban. 9:00 A.M. Leave the house to get my workout in. During COVID-19, I have been committed to more self-care. I work out with a friend. We either train in his garage that he transformed into a gym or we go to the park. 11:00 A.M. Arrive at the Hair Factory, which I converted from my three-car garage into a studio where my team

6-in-1 Styler, VIRTUE,

Round brush, IBIZA HAIR, ibizahair.com

Restorative Treatment Mask, VIRTUE, virtuelabs.com

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and I work. It’s decorated with furniture that I bought from Lena Horne’s personal collection. I have full walls of hair extensions, wigs, built-in closets filled with fabric, textiles and an assortment of thousands of hair accessories. We have a quick meeting and I direct my team on any wigs or extensions we need prepped. Then I check in with my agent and review my schedule. 11:30 A.M. Zoom meeting with Virtue’s product development team to discuss product launches slated for 2022. Innovation is a big part of my role at Virtue. I am constantly thinking about how to make hair healthier with our star ingredient Alpha Keratin 60ku. Afterward, I have a Zoom meeting with our creative agency to discuss the upcoming campaign. 12:30 P.M. I have roasted vegetables with a protein for lunch. There’s a great restaurant down the street from me that does the best Southern cooking called Swift Café. I usually get shrimp and grits with collard greens. When I want to be fancy, I order sushi from Katsuya. I’m an intermittent faster—my friend and client Gwyneth Paltrow would be very proud of me. 1:00 P.M. Zoom meeting with a longtime client to discuss her upcoming film project. I presented inspirational mood boards and hair color options that we sent to the director to help build her character. 2:00 P.M. I am in the middle of construction right now on my home, so I have a quick touch base with my designer, Janice Barta of Barta Interiors, and Brian Tarr from BTC Builders. Afterward, I walk around my block to clear my mind. 4:00 P.M. House call with my bestie and longtime client Jennifer Garner. We just gave her a new cut and we brainstorm on some upcoming social content for Virtue. 5:00 P.M. I stop at this amazing Japanese market in Santa Monica called Mitsuwa for fish and vegetables. I love to support my local businesses. 6:00 P.M. Unwind with my husband [Marcelo Freire] at home. 7:00 P.M. My husband and I cook dinner. He’s a Harvard professor and scientist in the Genomic Medicine and Infectious Disease Department at the J. Craig Venter Institute in La Jolla. He focuses on the immune system and identifies ways to improve our ability to heal. Over dinner, we talk a lot about what’s happening in the world and especially in the fight against COVID-19. 8:00 P.M. We watch an episode or two of Schitt’s Creek before bed. We are obsessed and are watching it for the second time. 10:00 P.M. I get ready for bed: wash my face, moisturize, brush my teeth and floss. Then I situate our dog DuDu, who is 17, and turn on my alarm for the next day. ■

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Stacey Shabtai The lifestyle and wellness entrepreneur behind Botanika Life shares her travel must-haves BY NATASHA WOLFF

iami-based CBD-focused lifestyle brand Botanika Life strives to redefine the standard for luxury products by supporting sustainability, reducing environmental impact and excluding any ingredients that use animal testing. Its expertly curated selection of high-end, clean CBD wellness and beauty products include topicals for pain relief, a sleep and immune boost spray duo, bath soaks and skin elixirs. Husband-and-wife founders Benny and Stacey Shabtai were inspired to create an eco-friendly, all-natural brand after Stacey, a model and nutritionist, turned Benny on to CBD. “I’ve used products in the past that have worked but come to find out they included

harsh chemicals, metals and preservatives,” says Stacey Shabtai. “I think it’s absolutely imperative to pay attention to what you put on your body, not just what you ingest.” Botanika Life is dedicated to creating results-driven products across beauty, relief, wellness and hair categories with its ever-expanding roster of functional products, which are supported with third-party lab testing and backed by accredited clinical trials. “Transparency is key for us,” says Shabtai. “The whole concept of the Botanika lifestyle is that our line helps you elevate from wherever you are.” So, where is the jet-setting wellness entrepreneur headed next? “This spring, we’re staying in the United States and spending time in Aspen and Vail.” Here’s a look at Shabtai’s travel must-haves. botanika.life

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1 Amangiri 2 Botanika Life CBD Jet Pack 3 Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36 4 Botanika Life Elite Elixir + Crystal Face Roller Box 5 The Setai Miami Beach 6 Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector 7 Loro Piana cashmere hooded bomber and cashmere stole 8 Westman Atelier Eye Pods Eye Shadow

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Favorite travel destinations Exuma, Côte d’Azure and Aspen. I love nature: beaches, mountains, snow. It’s all magical. Hotels that feel like home The Setai in Miami Beach. Our CBD Jet Pack is available for purchase in the rooms. The Ocean Club in the Bahamas and Amangiri. The perfect vacation is... Being active all day. Best part of traveling Meeting new people and having new experiences. I love to be submerged in a culture and see how they live and relate to each other. Travel companions Always my family. My daughter Kristen and I sneak away to a new ski spot every year for a secret trip—that’s become a

tradition. I hope my other daughters don’t read this! Ha! Luggage Black Tumi luggage and my Goyard St. Louis GM tote because it’s so easy to fill. Ensemble For the plane, I wear a Uniqlo longsleeve thermal turtleneck, Lululemon Align pants, Nike high-top sneakers and a Loro Piana hoodie. I always pack my Loro Piana scarf in case it’s extra chilly. Products you’re packing I don’t leave town (or the house) without our Elite Elixir. It’s 1500mg of full-spectrum CBD, hydrates beautifully and helps with puffiness and inflammation. It’s so clean, you can literally eat it. I like to pack my crystal face roller; I see such a difference when they’re used together. I always use Olaplex’s No. 3 Hair Perfector, and my new favorite is Westman Atelier’s Eye Pods eye shadows. They’re all clean, luxe products, and the quality is just beautiful. Beauty tip You’ll never catch me without sunscreen (I use Alastin HydraTint Pro Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36) and a bottle of water to stay hydrated! Ways to combat jet lag and stay healthy on the road I don’t travel without my Botanika Life CBD Jet Pack. It’s saved me from jet lag more times than I care to admit. Our Vitamin C + Zinc + CBD immune spray is a pocket-sized secret weapon to help support immune health. ■

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So Fresh and So Clean Los Angeles–based designer Kelly Wearstler unveils her first Southern California–inspired paint collection with Farrow & Ball

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A West Hollywood home designed by Wearstler; materials that inspire the designer; Wearstler in front of her paint colors for Farrow & Ball

friendly approach to paint (their products are water-based, have low VOCs and come in recycled metal containers) also appealed to Wearstler. “Kelly has such a fantastic aesthetic and taste,” says Farrow & Ball’s head of creative, Charlotte Cosby. “Her style is so synonymous with color and California. The result of the collaboration is a versatile collection of easily combined colors made with our signature richly pigmented formulations that really bring walls to life and transform with the light throughout the day—whether that light is the bright, warm tones of California or gray-blue light of British skies.”

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est Coast interior designer Kelly Wearstler, the go-to for Cameron Diaz and Gwen Stefani, has set her sights on a paint collection with Dorset, U.K.–based brand Farrow & Ball. “I’ve been using Farrow & Ball throughout my entire career,” says Wearstler. “We were lucky enough to be able to create the hues in person when I visited the factory in Dorset pre-COVID-19. I had never been to a paint factory before, and it was such an eye-opening and inspiring experience.” The 75-year-old design brand, with its highly pigmented, quality paints, was a perfect partner for Wearstler, who has designed the interiors for the Proper brand hotel properties in California and Texas. “I am continuously appreciative of the quality and craftsmanship that goes into their products. We both have a deep understanding and love for how color can create a dynamic space, so the partnership felt natural.” Farrow & Ball’s sustainability and environmentally

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The resulting paint color collection showcases warm natural hues (Faded Terracotta, Salt and Sand), blacks (Tar), grays (Stoke) and soft greens (Citrona and Palm), all inspired by the f lora and fauna of Southern California. “The aesthetic is inherently California,” says Wearstler. “Natural, effortless luxury and bringing the outdoors inside. Every hue has a physical and/ or emotional touchpoint to the California landscape.” So, how does Wearstler envision these colors living in one’s space? “Citrona is so bright and cheerful; I keep imagining it in a kitchen or family room, where you spend the most time with

your family and loved ones,” she says. But Wearstler always does her due diligence first to avoid mistakes. “One of the biggest mistakes is not considering the natural light in a room,” she cautions. “This really affects the color that you choose. It’s also really important to think about how the space interacts with those that it borders. You want to choose colors to form a hierarchy and natural transition between the different areas.” The relaxed and fresh paint hues fit in seamlessly with the brand’s 130-plus offerings and pave the way for modern, clean interiors for years to come. ■

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Shoes With aDuring Side of Smiles lockdown in the U.K., iconic shoe designer Manolo Blahnik and his niece, brand CEO Kristina Blahnik, have turned to cooking

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uring shelter-in-place, shoe designer extraordinaire Manolo Blahnik has been working from his home in Bath, England. With a career spanning nearly 50 years, the Spanish-born designer has become one of the world’s most inf luential footwear designers. “Shoes help transform a woman,” he says. His designs and sketches have appeared in museum exhibitions and numerous books (the latest being 2017’s The Art of Shoes). He collaborated with director Sofia Coppola on the costumes for her 2006 film Marie Antoinette (the film went on to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design). He’s also an Honorary CBE and has won awards like the Footwear News Lifetime Achievement Award and the British Fashion Council Outstanding Achievement Award. With more time on his hands, the artist and designer has been doing lots of sketching and cooking. So, Manolo and his niece, brand CEO Kristina Blahnik, are debuting the Blahnik family recipe collection and releasing special recipes on the brand’s website as part of its Smiles initiative to give people something to look forward to during this difficult time. “It is our hope that you find joy in the act of cooking and comfort in these delicious dishes during this time of isolation,” explains Kristina.

DIVIDE AND CONQUER Start by placing your shirts or blouses together, sorted by sleeve length. Then, divide your pants, dresses, skirts and so on, by type (casual, formal) and length. Use this process for each category of clothing. Once you have defined your categories, you can put them into sections, leaving a few centimeters of space between them. If you’re feeling ambitious, sort the items in each section by color.

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Use hardware like belt racks, valet rods and wall pegs to hang and store smaller items and accessories. Use hangers that are all the same color and style to create a visual merchandising effect in which your eyes follow the clothes, not the hangers! If you have adjustable shelves, you can create a full section dedicated solely to shoes.

O N E D AY AT A T I M E No matter how large or small your closet is, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Organization isn’t a race. Spread the organization tasks out over a few days and go at your own pace. You’ll thank us later.

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Use an opinionated friend, stylist or professional organizer to help you cull. Start with what’s stained, dirty or doesn’t fit anymore. Then get a bit more granular by making sure the leftovers actually look good on you and coordinate with the rest of your wardrobe. If not, give it away to a local charity or a consignment shop. For higher-end designer items, The RealReal will come to your home and take what’s salable. Donate, consign or give away. Make that your healthy wardrobe mantra this spring!

As the seasons change, so should the arrangement of your closet. Luckily, the experts at premier home organization and closet company ClosetMaid reveal their best tips on how to do a successful spring cleaning ahead of summer. The first step in the process is to take every—yes, every—item out of your closet, including clothing, accessories and shoes. This encourages you to be a bit more discerning about what you put back into your closet. Here are five other ways to get your closet in gear (and give you peace of mind) according to Valerie Cavallaro, chief digital officer at The Ames Companies. closetmaid.com ■

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Once you’ve decided which items you’re parting ways with, choose an organization system to house all of your clothing and accessories. Think about keeping everything neatly coordinated and accessible on shelves and racks and in bins or containers. Don’t be afraid to try out different storage options. Every belonging should have its proper place. ClosetMaid’s Closet Maximizer is a great option for this.

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A Natural Leader

SH Hotels & Resorts’ new CEO Arash Azarbarzin talks about the evolution of the company’s hotel brands BY NATASHA WOLFF

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ith more than 30 years of hospitality experience, SH Hotels & Resorts’ new CEO, Arash Azarbarzin, is poised to bring his stamp to its luxury hotel brands alongside the group’s founder and chairman, the visionary Barry Sternlicht. The company’s hotel brands include Baccarat Hotels & Resorts and 1 Hotels worldwide. If the 1 Hotels brand—the wellness-driven hospitality company currently shaking up the industry—has proven one thing, it’s that sustainability and luxury don’t have to be mutually exclusive. With a strong emphasis on and commitment to conscious consumption and sustainable materials, 1 Hotel’s properties are decorated with casual but decidedly luxe furnishings. “Our goal has always been to set a new standard for luxury hotel experiences while staying true to our mission of inspiring conscious consumption,” says Azarbarzin. “Our customers are so loyal and care about sustainability and the environment. We keep the environment in mind in every decision that we make.” Think raw, reclaimed woods, extensive native greenery and a rich, neutral palette that permeates everything from stunning lobbies to guest suites combining sustainability and extraordinary comfort. 1 HOTEL SOUTH BEACH

Our goal has always been to set a new standard for luxury hotel experiences while staying true to our mission of inspiring conscious consumption. —ARASH AZARBARZIN

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“New construction is such a burden to the environment,” says Azarbarzin. “We first scour the market to find materials that we can reuse.” Sternlicht discovered a beetlewood forest in Colorado (trees that have been killed naturally by beetle infestation), bought it and repurposed that wood for 1 Hotel South Beach. For 1 Hotel West Hollywood, they worked with local purveyor Angel City Lumber to reuse old wood for the front desk and lobby benches. “These pieces bring character to the hotel and give these materials a second life,” says Azarbarzin. “With everything we do, from using humanely sourced down feathers in the duvets to the bathroom products to the organic cotton towels, the environment is top of mind and a core principle for us.” At 1 Hotels, sustainability and nature meet pure luxury. With the mission-driven brand’s new 1 Hotel Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, and the launch of a new brand, Treehouse Hotels, in London, the company is poised for major expansion. Treehouse is a younger brother/sister brand to 1 Hotels, and its first iteration in Marylebone has a smaller footprint and a fun, bohemian vibe. “It’s a playful, unique brand, and this location was well-suited to this,” says Azarbarzin. “We have three or four Treehouses in the works.” The hotelier and executive started his career in the restaurant world before joining Four Seasons in 1992, moving on to Starwood Hotels & Resorts, St. Regis and W Hotels before finding his home at 1 Hotel three years ago. With hotels in Los Angeles, Miami, Brooklyn (which was recently accepted into Virtuoso’s exclusive

portfolio) and Manhattan, 1 Hotels properties in the U.S. are booming (Nashville, Hanalei Bay and San Francisco are expected soon). And with hotels in Paris, Melbourne, Cabo and Toronto on the horizon, the brand is in expansion mode, with 30-40 hotel openings planned in the next five years. And the safety protocols they adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic aren’t going anywhere. “A lot of the protocols that we learned during COVID will continue in the future,” says Azarbarzin. The company has developed smart and sustainable methods of sanitizing spaces and cleaning furniture with UV lights and water-based technologies. “We are very strict about mask-wearing and other safety protocols. We have to keep the environment safe for our guests.” So, what’s been the secret to the brand’s success? “We’ve built a great team and have maintained a small company culture to enable us to make decisions quickly,” says Azarbarzin. “The best lesson that I have learned is to manage people how you would want to be managed. Lead by example and show your passion and love for what you do.” To that end, SH Hotels & Resorts creates an environment where employees can thrive. The brand offers a mentorship program, SH University, and a great career track offering advancement opportunities. “Our people are the mortar between our bricks.” ■

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Lights Up on Laura

In the new HBO sci-fi drama series The Nevers the Irish actress finds a human connection to her fantastical role

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he thread that connects the fantastical aspects of HBO’s new series The Nevers with the realities of modern life is woven delicately through and knotted tightly by Irish actress Laura Donnelly’s character Amalia True. The show centers around a group of Victorian-era women who have been touched with special gifts and unusual abilities, causing a rift in the hierarchy of society. The women face scrutiny and quite a bit of backlash from society for being deemed different. “It becomes clear that while it’s mostly women who have been affected by this pandemic practically, it is also affecting people in that society who don’t have any legitimate power,” says Donnelly. “The question of what happens when those who never had any power suddenly get it and how those who are used to having the power react is hugely relevant to all of the discussions that have been rightfully going on throughout the last few years.” Because of COVID-19 and changes to the crew, The Nevers endured several hiatuses while filming the first six episodes over the last two years, giving Donnelly and her co-star Ann Skelly time to bond on- and offscreen. “It’s not unusual for women in real life to be able to get together and fight for a cause or fight to make

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change happen,” says Donnelly. “But it’s such an unusual thing to see it onscreen for women. That’s what women are brilliant at, particularly in the company of one another. And yet, we don’t get to watch it very often at all.” Although The Nevers is rooted in the supernatural, being part of a story about giving power to the powerless with two women at the forefront resonated with Donnelly in a big way. “Even when you go into the realm of superheroes and that side of it, you never see two female superheroes fighting together. It’s usually one woman who is part of a team of men,” she says. “We’re so used to watching men pair up all the time and fight for What they believe is right in the world, and yet women are doing it in real life all the time...with many other things on their plates at the same time.” Following the departure of creator Joss Whedon, HBO tapped Philippa Goslett as showrunner, putting women in leading roles behind the camera as well. “The idea of having a woman leading this and telling these female stories is really exciting to me,” says Donnelly of Goslett. Coming off of a three-year run starring in the hit play The Ferryman, written by her husband, Jez Butterworth, Donnelly admits she wasn’t initially eager to move to television until she read the script for the pilot. “It’s really important for me that any art I’m ever involved in, whether that is onscreen or in the theater, I’m only ever interested in dealing with the human experience,” she says. “That is 100 percent what this show is about, despite being set in a slightly fantastical situation. In anything that is set at a different time or in a different world than what we’re used to, it’s not going to hit home on a deeper level unless it resembles the experiences that we’re having.” Her experience acting in The Ferryman certainly hit home. Set during The Troubles conf lict in Northern Ireland, from where Donnelly hails, the play tells the story of a man taken by the IRA in 1981—based on the real-life disappearance of Donnelly’s uncle. “Getting to tell the story of my own people was a huge privilege and felt like a real responsibility. It’s the piece of work in my life that I have connected to most on all levels that there are: professionally, personally and spiritually,” she says. “It just felt like something that I was quite literally born to experience.” The Nevers’ executive producer Ilene Landress and Whedon were wowed by Donnelly’s performance in the original production of The Ferryman and were thrilled to bring her on board. “It was obviously a very deep and personal role, but the nuance and gravity she was able to wield just felt electric, and we thank our lucky stars that she is now leading our troupe,” Landress says of Donnelly. Though Donnelly flawlessly brings her bold, theatrical prowess to the role, the actress admits that she yearns to exude more of her character’s fearlessness in real life. “I wish I had more of her bravery and her willingness to work and fight for what she believes needs to be done and the bravery that it takes to do that. What she faces every day, both internally and externally, is a lot. I could only hope to have that much integrity in my life.” Despite being fictional, supernatural and set in the 19th century, The Nevers feels surprisingly progressive and topical. And with Donnelly wielding some of that magic, the possibilities are endless for her and the series. ■

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An Englishman in New York A new biography of Robert Maxwell

by John Preston chronicles the rise and fall of the notorious British media tycoon A new biography of media tycoon Robert Maxwell, Fall: The Mysterious Life and Death of Robert Maxwell, Britain’s Most Notorious Media Baron (Harper) by John Preston, documents a life riddled with ups and downs. These days, he’s more famous for being the father of Ghislaine Maxwell, who has been charged and is currently imprisoned over her role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein. When Robert Maxwell died in 1991 while out on his boat, the Lady Ghislaine, in the Canary Islands, the official cause of death was a heart attack (he was presumed to have fallen off his yacht)—but the circumstances were highly suspicious. The newspaper baron, who was facing financial ruin at the time, once represented power and wealth. Here’s a snapshot of his arrival into New York media society in the early 1990s upon buying the New York Daily News newspaper.

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problem, they explained with uncharacteristic deference, was that so many people had come to see him they were spilling out into the road; as a result, lengthy tailbacks were stretching in both directions. Of course, said the man; the last thing he wanted to do was to cause any inconvenience. Rather than get back into his limousine, he strode away up 42nd Street, his camel hair coat trailing out behind. Far from dispersing, the crowd and the TV crews set off in pursuit, loath to let him out of their sight. The man’s name was Robert Maxwell, and this was the day that all his dreams had finally come true. As he often liked to say later, Maxwell had come to New York in answer to a plea. A saviour was needed in the city’s hour of need and Bob the Max, as he’d taken to styling himself, was not about to shirk his duty. This was not strictly true—indeed, it wasn’t really true at all—but amid the excitement no one was in any mood to get too hung up on detail. Eighteen months earlier, in the autumn of 1989, journalists on newspapers in Orlando, Newport, Rhode Island, and Fort Lauderdale were surprised to receive letters asking if they would like to come and work in New York for a while. Anyone who expressed interest was then sent—in strict confidence—a list of instructions on what not to do if they decided to take up the offer: ■ Don’t stop to talk to anyone who approaches you. ■ Don’t frequent restaurants in close proximity to the office. ■ Don’t make eye-contact with passers-by. At the same time, Jim Hoge, publisher of the New York Daily News, launched the first salvo in what he strongly suspected would be a fight to the death. The New York Daily News was the oldest and most iconic tabloid newspaper in America. In its heyday, it had sold 2.4 million copies a day—more than a quarter of the city’s population. Brash, blue-collar and fiercely proud of the breadth and depth of its prejudices, the paper liked to style itself “The Honest Voice of New York,” a claim rather belied by the fact that it also ran a regular “Gang Land” column—a kind of low-life social diary chronicling the ups and downs of the city’s best known organized crime figures, such as Vincent “Chin” Gigante and Anthony “Gaspipe” Casso. But the News’s heyday had long gone. For years, it had been hobbled by astounding levels of over-manning, widespread corruption, an exorbitant wage bill and machinery so antiquated that printers were reputed to have to blow black ink out of their nostrils for several hours after their shifts had ended. By 1989, it was losing $2,000,000 a month. In a bid to break the unions’ power, Hoge decided to take them on. He planned his campaign with meticulous precision. If they went on strike, as he was convinced they would, he intended to keep the News running with non-union labour—hence his appeal to out-of-town journalists to come to New York. In a former Sears warehouse in New Jersey, he even built a full-scale replica of the paper’s newsroom so that people could be properly trained beforehand. The warehouse was surrounded by a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire and patrolled round the clock by security guards with German shepherd dogs. The choice was stark, Hoge told the unions. Either they had to accept new machinery and a dramatically reduced workforce, or else the paper was doomed. To no one’s surprise, negotiations swiftly broke down. ■

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ust as its owner had intended, the yacht that made its way slowly up Manhattan’s East River and docked at the Water Club at East 30th Street in early March 1991 caused a considerable stir. For a start, it was far bigger than any of its neighbours—so big that it took up eight berths instead of the customary one. Four storeys high, gleaming white and topped with a mast bristling with satellite equipment, the yacht could clearly be seen from several blocks away. The man’s identity and the reason for his visit soon became the subject of much excited speculation. In several newspapers it even displaced reports of the end of the first Gulf War from the front pages. Who was this “portly press baron with the bushy eyebrows, the square jaw and the sly smile,” people wondered. What little was known about him piqued their curiosity even more. Born to a peasant family in Czechoslovakia, he had apparently fought for the British Army during the War and been awarded one of the country’s highest medals for gallantry. Now he was understood to be the possessor of a vast mansion, as well as a “40-button portable telephone.” He was also described as “a symbol of an Age of Flash. Of big-time dreams and big-time deals.” It seemed that his private life had been scarred by terrible tragedy and his business career by controversy. As for his personal fortune, this was estimated at between a billion and two billion dollars—a figure that was confidently predicted to increase by as much as $500,000 by the end of the year. Among the many publications he owned was the Daily Mirror, the biggest selling left-wing tabloid newspaper in the U.K. This alone gave him enormous political inf luence. According to Bob Bagdikian, dean of the Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, “Neither Caesar nor Franklin Roosevelt nor any Pope has commanded as much power to shape the information on which so many people depend.” New Yorkers would have to wait several more days before they caught their first sight of the yacht’s owner. But once seen, he was not easily forgotten. At nine in the morning on 13 March, a convoy of stretch limousines drew up beside a news stand on 42nd Street. Out of the first limousine stepped an extremely large man dressed in a camel hair coat and a red bow-tie, with a green-and-white-striped cap perched on top of his head. Showing unexpected nimbleness for someone of his size, he sprang up onto the sidewalk. A crowd of around 300 had gathered to witness his arrival, along with several TV crews. “Good on you!” one of the onlookers shouted. Another one called for three cheers. As the hurrahs rang out, the man grinned in delight and took off his cap to reveal a head full of startlingly black hair. He twirled the cap in the air, before holding up his other hand for silence. The cheers died away. “This is a great day,” he announced in his booming treacly voice. “A great day for me, but above all for New York. It’s the first good thing that New Yorkers have seen happen in a long while. The city has lost confidence in itself. People are departing. I say enough! New York still has something to say. The fact that I have chosen New York is a vote of tremendous confidence in this city.” Then, holding both arms above his head now, his fists clenched in triumph, he went even further. “It is a miracle!” he said, “A Miracle on 42nd Street!” At this point he was approached by two policemen, who asked if he would mind moving on. The

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The Museum of Natural History reopens its famed Halls of Gems and Minerals to unveil a completely transformed space BY LAUREN WATZICH

f there’s one educational attraction in New York City that nostalgic American Museum of Natural History visitors hold dear, it’s the institution’s dazzling collection of rocks and minerals. Following an extended closure for a complete renovation, the Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, whose new name pays tribute to the longtime AMNH supporters, has reopened with a glamorous new look and engaging scientific displays. The 11,000-squarefoot spaces showcase about 5,000 specimens from 95 countries. Alongside the exhibits, which are designed by Ralph Appelbaum Associates together with the museum’s vice president of exhibitions, Lauri Halderman, and curator of minerals George Harlow, are guides to enlighten visitors on mineral diversity and new findings on formation. “The Gems and Minerals Halls are some of the most beloved halls at the museum, and the specimens shine in this new display, which features dramatic lighting,” explains Harlow, who has over 40 years of experience as a planetary sciences curator at the museum and is a professor at its Richard Gilder Graduate School. “The section of the museum that houses the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals had long been a cul-de-sac that could be entered and exited only from the south end. Now, the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals is linked to the new Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation, allowing visitors to circulate with greater ease and less congestion.” Among the brilliant new exhibit highlights are a 3,000-pound block of iridescent green and blue labradorite, two towering amethyst geodes, a slice of a fossilized metasequoia tree dating back 33–35 million years, the legendary 563-carat Star of India sapphire and a luminous gallery featuring a vast panel of rock aglow in brilliant orange and green. Additionally, the halls’ first temporary exhibition space, the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery, will showcase Beautiful Creatures, a celebration of stunning historic and

contemporary jewelry inspired by animals with pieces by Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Van Cleef & Arpels. Revamping the halls and their exhibitions was not only important to the American Museum of Natural History, but also to its generations of visitors. “Minerals and gems have been part of the museum since it opened in 1869 and are among the museum’s best-known halls,” says Harlow. “The new halls feature favorite items along with spectacular new acquisitions and present them with the latest in scientific thinking. The redesigned exhibits tell the fascinating story of how about 5,000 different types of minerals arose on our dynamic planet, how scientists classify them, some of their role in life on Earth, and how humans have fashioned them into gems and used them throughout history for personal adornment, tools and technology.” ■

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WeWork is co-founded by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey. The first co-working location opens in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood.

Office Space Jed Rothstein, the director of

Hulu’s new investigative documentary WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn, talks about the man behind the Icarus tale

JANUARY 2019: SoftBank invests another $2 billion in WeWork. Total valuation: $47 billion

J U LY 2 0 1 9 : Neumann liquidates $700 million of his WeWork stock before the company files to go public

AUGUST 2019: WeWork files paperwork to go public but decides to postpone indefinitely

OC TOBER 2019: Neumann resigns as CEO due to backlash during the IPO process. He leaves the company’s board of directors as part of a buyout deal that sees SoftBank taking control of the company. Estimated exit package: $1.7 billion

NOVEMBER 2019: SoftBank reduces WeWork’s valuation by $9.2 billion and lays off 2,400 employees

J U N E 2 02 0 : WeWork co-founder McKelvey announces he is leaving the company at the end of the month

M AY 2 0 2 0 : WeWork’s reported valuation: $2.9 billion

F E B R UA RY 2 021 : Neumann continues discussing a settlement with SoftBank that would cut his payout roughly in half

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in American life between faking it till you make it and outright lying.” Rothstein tapped journalists, experts and high-ranking former WeWork employees and members to help chronicle the company’s rise and crash. “The WeWork story is emblematic of the era that just ended: highf lying companies whose numbers don’t make sense but who seem brilliant anyway, charismatic founders and an exterior shell of good values cloaking the rapacious capitalism beneath.” Neumann co-founded the progressive, community-driven coworking venture in 2010 and, in 2019, stepped down as CEO after a controversial attempt at an initial public offering. With stories of staff being treated to tequila shots after discussing mass layoffs and Neumann forbidding staff from expensing meat-based meals, the film’s narrative illustrates the disruptive and at times dangerous culture the entrepreneur encouraged. Conversely, Rothstein admits that Neumann—who operated in an era when founders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk were thriving—successfully gave commercial real estate some sex appeal before imploding. “Adam became an unlikeable figure for some people inside the company who felt he lied to them. But for many years, he was the toast of the town and a leader who inspired a lot of people,” Rothstein says. “He got out over his skis, believed too much of his own press, and got greedy. He’d created a universe in which he could never be wrong. That seemed like it could lead to some very bad decision making. But at the outset, he had a compelling idea and he rode it as a rocket ship to the moon until it ran out of fuel (and he made sure he had a very, very nice escape pod).” With ongoing settlement negotiations and lawsuits involving WeWork stakeholders, Neumann’s future is uncertain, but Rothstein is hopeful that the community-driven spaces Neumann once strived to create, and ultimately betrayed, might still be possible. “We’re in the middle of a revolution. So much has been lost. So much needs to be rebuilt. To put it more succinctly: Greed is not good.” ■

2017: SoftBank invests $4.4 billion in WeWork. Total valuation: $20 billion

n the last year, powerful documentaries like The Social Dilemma and Framing Britney Spears have gripped the world. This spring, another investigative film, WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn, chronicles the coworking company and its polarizing co-founder Adam Neumann. Premiering on Hulu this April and directed by Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Jed Rothstein, the film offers a behind-thescenes look at the eccentricities of WeWork and Neumann. “He’s a classic New York hustler, in both the great and the terrible sense of that term,” says Rothstein of Neumann. “There’s a fine line

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Leading by Example The poet, activist and author of new children’s book What the Road Said is paving the way for a new generation of leaders to stay the course

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leo Wade has cultivated a community of change makers through her shareable poems and messages of love. From her growing Instagram following to the success of her first two books, Heart Talk and Where to Begin, Wade is unwavering in her efforts to not only spread positivity but to normalize feeling vulnerable. Her new children’s book, What the Road Said (Feiwel & Friends), illustrates her own journey as a woman and a leader. “Part of why I start the book with being a leader to find out where the road will take you,” says Wade. “The rest of the book is a series of questions, because I don’t think that there can be healthy leadership without curiosity. So many things are important to leadership: vulnerability, being able to acknowledge when you’re scared, taking chances, going into unknown paths, not being afraid to ask for advice and knowing that love is helpful in problem-solving.” The 31-year-old Wade grew up watching female protagonists in television sitcoms like Murphy Brown, I Love Lucy, Bewitched and I Dream of Jeannie. “I always loved heroines,” she explains. “But at the same time, Samantha was a housewife, Jeannie was in a bottle at the will of a man and Lucy was also at home.” Inspired by this notion, What the Road Said’s journey started before Wade found out she was pregnant (with her now-1-year-old daughter Memphis) because these were the words she felt she needed as a child. “Mothering my daughter reminded me of the importance of being able to mother myself as well.” Each colorful page of the book, illustrated by Lucie de Moyencourt, presents introspective questions like “What if I get scared?” and “What if I change?” that will inspire both children and adults to turn inward. “What I try to do with all of my work is create this moment of pause,” says Wade. “Even when I was writing Heart Talk, people were like, ‘Why are you writing a book? No one wants to read books, everything’s online.’ But we want a break from being on the internet. In the pause, we are able to ask the questions, and then we find the answers that help our healing.” The honest, creative nature of each page in What the Road Said offers a warm embrace for readers and encourages imagination, ambition and a sense of comfort. “I want people to draw their own rules,” says Wade. “I want people to know how to make their own way. To me, one of the things that I really focused on is role modeling the type of behavior that will allow for our kids to be more community-oriented, kinder and more open to learning.” Clearly, with the new generation of female leaders that exist today, there is a wide realm of possibilities and hopefulness. “I’m excited to put something that’s joyful out into the world, because we definitely need that at times like this.” ■

A ballet rehearsal for the White House Festival of the Arts, June 1965; biographer Catherine Drinker Bowen, singer Marian Anderson and Lady Bird Johnson standing in front of Andrew Wyeth’s “Christina’s World” at the White House Festival of the Arts, June 1965; events at the White House Festival of the Arts, June 1965 CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

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An excerpt from the new biography Lady Bird Johnson: Hiding in Plain Sight (Random House) by Julia Sweig explores the first lady’s immense success at celebrating the visual and performing arts in the White House and the groundwork she laid for the Smithsonian Institution to acquire the art collection of Joseph Hirshhorn as a gift to the American people. Here is a look at this moment in time and how she improved the arts in the United States.

In early 1965, the Johnson White House had also toyed with another way to bring art to the masses. Before approving the use of napalm in Vietnam and before sending 24,000 troops to the Dominican Republic, purportedly to prevent a Communist takeover, the president had asked the First Lady her opinion about a memo sitting on his desk proposing a White House Arts Festival to be held that spring. Eric Goldman, a Princeton professor of history hired by LBJ as an in-house intellectual, had authored the proposal with his chief assistant, a young art history PhD, Barbaralee Diamonstein. The two envisioned opening the White House to a marathon of events over the course of one full day to showcase contemporary American art: music, dance, theater, and letters as well as paintings, sculpture, film, and photography; the event would be hosted by the president and First Lady. Such an event, especially with an effort at geographic and artistic diversity, would spotlight the nascent National Arts Council; Roger Stevens, its chair, agreed. With his decision-making energies and angst elsewhere, Lyndon asked Lady Bird to weigh in. The First Lady had spent the last year and a half schooling herself on contemporary art, architecture, theater, and music—initially, simply by inheriting Jackie’s White House art acquisitions program, but also through numerous trips to New York City to see theater, opera, and art; or while basking in the beauty and social message of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price performances at state dinners; or during semisecret tours of the newest architecture in the country to select the architect for her husband’s presidential library. Lady Bird seized upon the festival as a chance to elevate the Johnson White House’s commitment to the arts on the national stage, and advised

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the president to approve the undertaking. Only with her blessing in hand did LBJ give his green light to the proposal. Bearing the burden of her husband’s decision to go forward in a space that pointedly elevated the Johnson White House to the cultural heights the Kennedy White House had once occupied, Bird viewed the festival with nervous apprehension, knowing “we could fall f lat on our faces, or it could be great.” But she had already undertaken a separate initiative in the arts that would turn out to be of far more lasting significance. Roger Stevens and Dillon Ripley, the secretary of the Smithsonian, were at the time positioning the United States to compete for a large and diverse private collection of sculptures, paintings, and drawings housed on an estate in Greenwich, Connecticut. The collection was owned by Joseph Hirshhorn, an immigrant from Latvia. The youngest of 12 children, he had arrived in the United States when he was 6 years old. Skirting the ravages of the Depression, the 5-foot-2-inch-tall Hirshhorn made his fortune investing in uranium, gold, and oil, mostly in Canada. Self-taught, he turned his investment eye toward art early in his business career, while still in his twenties. A recent heart attack had prompted him to accelerate his plans for finding a permanent home to display his vast holdings: more than 1,500 pieces produced by sculptors such as Rodin, Degas, Sir Henry Moore, Brancusi, Calder, Renoir, Giacometti, Marini, and Matisse; and more than 4,800 paintings, including works by Picasso, Eakins, Munch, Wyeth, Dalí, Bacon, de Kooning, Pollock, and Hopper. The Smithsonian had no contemporary art holdings on the National Mall—the National Gallery’s modern wing did not yet exist—and the case for an American institution to become home to Hirshhorn’s vast collection of contemporary paintings and sculpture piqued his interest. After several meetings with Stevens and Ripley, Hirshhorn offered his collection with the caveat that the museum housing it bear his name—another American financier, Andrew Mellon, who had donated his collection of 126 paintings and 26 sculptures to create the National Gallery of Art in 1937, had pointedly declined such a tribute in order to encourage other collectors to donate their art. … Nevertheless, with the Johnsons’ green light, their staff had only 22 days to pull off the massive logistical requirements for the festival. White House staff working directly and indirectly for the president and the First Lady provided the ideas, energy, and hours necessary for an endeavor of such scale. The festival boasted an astonishingly diverse lineup: Ansel Adams, Josef Albers, Richard Anuszkiewicz, Richard Avedon, Milton Avery, Leonard Baskin, Thomas Hart Benton, Harry Bertoia, Alexander Calder, Robert Capa, Imogen Cunningham, Stuart Davis, Willem de Kooning, José de Rivera, Richard Diebenkorn, Alfred Eisenstaedt, Walker Evans, Sam Francis, Robert Frank, Morris Graves, Grace Hartigan, Hans Hofmann, Edward Hopper, Robert Indiana, Jasper Johns, Ellsworth Kelly, André Kertész, Franz Kline, Dorothea Lange, Jacob Lawrence, Jack Levine, Jacques Lipchitz, Barbara Morgan, Robert Motherwell, Louise Nevelson, Isamu Nog uc h i , G e or g ia O’ K e e f fe , Ja c k son Pol lo c k , Rob er t Rauschenberg, Man Ray, Larry Rivers, Mark Rothko, Ben Shahn, David Smith, Edward Steichen, Alfred Stieglitz, Paul Strand, Edward Weston, Garry Winogrand, and Andrew Wyeth—a testament to the convening power of the White House as an institution, and certainly to Lady Bird’s vision and her Texan appetite for scale. One art critic called it “an artistic barbecue, Pedernales River–style.” ■

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This spring, head to off-the-beaten path resorts for unparalleled pampering and adventure

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hen searching for the ideal spring break, people instinctively look south, toward palm trees and talcum powder beaches. However, two of the most romantic escapes in the Western Hemisphere are actually situated up north and offer a level of gastronomy, pampering, scenery and excitement that surpass anything you’ll find on Worth Avenue, with the added benefit of built-in social distancing. Twin Farms, in Barnard, Vermont, is a Relais & Châteaux property that defines a new level of luxury and sophistication, while Fogo Island Inn, located off the northern tip of Newfoundland, operates as a nonprofit but offers unparalleled comfort and solitude in one of the most remote, breathtaking corners of the world. [Editor’s note: As of press time, Atlantic Canada is still closed to foreign visitors due to COVID-19, but a representative of the tourism board hopes that it will open up by late spring.]

T W I N FA R M S Our idea of a perfect getaway is maximum privacy in a magnificent setting while getting everything you want before you even know you want it. Twin Farms, a 300-acre, adults-only, all-inclusive retreat in Barnard, Vermont, boasts 20 unique accommodations originally designed by the late famed decorator Jed Johnson. Cottages range from a trout-themed Adirondack-style hideaway to an Arabian Nights, tented-ceiling folly, and the art on the walls is museumquality, so you might well find a David Hockney or Roy Lichtenstein hanging over your bed. The main inn, where cocktails and meals are served, is a 1794 farmhouse that was once the weekend getaway of famed author Sinclair Lewis. Chef Nathan Rich performs magic with local, seasonal ingredients, and menus can be tailored to each guest’s individual preferences. He’ll also happily pack a picnic lunch or deliver it to your room. Going for a hike? Tell him your destination, and he’ll have it waiting at the spot with a superb white wine, perfectly chilled, from the inn’s 15,000-bottle cellar. From martinis on your screened-in porch to Champagne and croquet on the lawn, bee-keeping tours of the resident apiary or fly-fishing instruction on the private pond, it’s as if the staff can’t dream up enough ways to spoil the guests. The inn’s activities run the gamut from canoeing or skating on Copper Pond to downhill skiing on its private slopes (no lift lines!), cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, hiking, biking, tennis and more. A traditional Japanese furo (soaking tub) and a

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topnotch spa offer a balm to the body, while the pristine views of quintessential Vermont scenery offer a balm to the soul. One of Twin Farms’ signature touches is a large selection of Stave puzzles: diabolically difficult, hand-cut jigsaws that come in boxes without a photo to guide you and will keep you delightfully f lummoxed throughout your stay. Should you decide to leave the property, it’s an easy (downhill) bike ride to Woodstock, one of Vermont’s most picturesque and charming towns, with galleries, book shops and a classic general store dating to 1886—F.H. Gillingham & Sons. The town green and covered bridge are as iconically New England as it gets, while a visit to Billings Farm and Museum offers a glimpse into the state’s famed dairy industry. One of the principal reasons Woodstock resembles a 19th-century postcard is that longtime resident Laurance Rockefeller paid to have the utilities buried underground, so there isn’t a telephone pole or electric wire in sight. Rockefeller’s homestead, which is open for tours, has magnificent gardens and an important collection of paintings from the Hudson River School. Slightly farther afield is the quaint town of Quechee, home of the Simon Pearce factory, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch overlooking a waterfall and watch glassblowers creating masterpieces. However, there really isn’t any reason to leave Twin Farms, where you can sit outside in solitude, sipping your adult beverage of choice and basking in the moonlight in Vermont. twinfarms.com

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Looking like the lovechild of a centipede and a Lego set, Fogo Island Inn is a marvel of modern architecture, cantilevered out over saltsprayed rocks at the edge of the world. To get there, you’ll need either a private jet or to hopscotch by plane from St. John’s (the capital of Newfoundland) to Gander (the setting for the hit Broadway musical Come From Away), drive north for an hour, and catch a 45-minute ferry to the island. But its isolation is precisely the point. This tiny fleck of land floating in the North Atlantic is considered one of “the four corners of the world” by the f latearthers, and it’s a place frozen in time. The inn itself is the brainchild of native Zita Cobb, who made a fortune in tech and decided to use it to preserve the island’s unique way of life after the cod fisheries collapsed in the 1990s. (Cod fishing borders on religion in these parts.) In response, Cobb created the Shorefast Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that operates the inn as well as four artist-in-residence studios scattered across the island, all designed by the brilliant Newfoundland-bred, Norway-based architect Todd Saunders. The effect is that of an extraordinarily luxurious spaceship plopped down in the middle of nowhere. One might expect the locals to resent the intrusion, but 100 percent of the inn’s proceeds go back to the community. Despite its rigorous modernism, the inn pays clear homage to the vernacular architecture of fishing huts built on stilts over the water, and all the furniture, artwork, quilts and handicrafts at the inn are handmade nearby and ref lect

centuries-old traditions. Once comfortably ensconced in one of the inn’s 24 rooms, even the most finicky traveler will revel in the homey comforts of the common areas and salivate over the superb food of executive chef Jonathan Gushue, who creates magic from local staples like cod, crab, potatoes and berries. The wine list, meanwhile, will impress even the pickiest oenophile. The inn boasts an art gallery, cinema and rooftop sauna and hot tubs, as well as an outbuilding known as the Shed, which is used for activities like parties and cooking demonstrations. The extremely friendly locals gladly escort guests on outings like foraging, stargazing, hiking and snowmobiling expeditions, and the island’s “seven seasons”—which include Pack Ice Season in the Spring and Berry Season in the Fall—offer a dizzying array of activities, from the relatively sedentary (art workshops) to the rigorous (ocean swimming). However, few places call out more emphatically for visitors to simply take it all in—whether it’s watching a humpback whale and her calf cavorting in the icy waters while an iceberg drifts lazily by or contemplating a herd of caribou picking its way across the mossy inland landscape. The island itself is a sub-arctic playground with near limitless ways to rest, relax and recharge, and Fogo Island Inn provides a gem of a place, with unsurpassed hospitality, in which to do it. And just think: If you hike up to Brimstone Head for a glimpse of the magnificent view, you’ll have bragging rights to say that you stood at the edge of the world. fogoislandinn.ca ■

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The French Connection There is perhaps no more iconic

hotel than Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc. A new book chronicles the 150-year-old French property’s history

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Swimmers circa 1928; the swimming pool and pool bar; the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc facade

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n her new book Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc: A Timeless Legend on the French Riviera (Flammarion), Alexandra Campbell showcases the legendary property in Antibes along the French Riviera in all its glory. Since 1870, the resort has been an escape for creatives (from Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald to Marlene Dietrich, John Lennon, Barbra Streisand, Robert Redford and anyone who’s ever attended the Cannes Film Festival) and a jet-setting international clientele. Plus, it’s played host to star-studded amfAR galas and swishy socialite weddings (like New Yorkers Nell Diamond and Teddy Wasserman and Colby Jordan and Alberto “Tico” Mugrabi). Its individually decorated 118 rooms and suites occupy three different parts of the property: the original Villa Soleil, the Eden-Roc Pavilion and Les Deux Fontaines residence. With an infinity pool, five tennis courts, a fitness center and spa and two restaurants serving exquisite meals seaside, the secluded and romantic resort has something for every kind of traveler. Photographer Slim Aarons famously captured guests frocklicking in the Mediterranean and lounging in the sun next to the iconic seawater swimming pool carved into the basalt cliff. While Oetker Collection, which manages the hotel, has renovated and modernized over its illustrious history, the property has never lost its heart and soul—or popularity. oetkercollection.com ■

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The Revitalization of Delray Beach Thanks to visionaries like the executives behind Florida-based Menin Development, the seaside town is getting major upgrades

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or years, Delray Beach had been the little sister of neighboring Palm Beach. But in the last decade, it has been transformed into a glittery cultural hub for both locals and visitors. The invigorated Atlantic Avenue is teeming with a bustling spirit and a beachy-cool energy. The walkable coastal avenue is dotted with restaurants, boutiques and beauty, fitness and wellness-focused businesses. With many hospitality, residential and commercial projects under construction, the luxury space is ready to keep expanding. A number of the most revered outposts along Atlantic Avenue are thanks to Menin Development, the Delray Beach–based, privately owned developer and manager of commercial real estate properties. The company has had its feet firmly planted in luxury hospitality since CEO and founder Craig Menin opened its doors in 1985; today, it is bringing a real estate–focused mindset to the revitalization of Delray Beach. “We have a unique opportunity to create memorable experiences for the city in a variety of ways,” says Menin. “With the innovative food concept and interior of Lionfish, the incredible accessibility and immersion of food, art and culture of Delray Beach Market, the fresh steakhouse twist of Avalon and the

architectural and design-focused boutique hotel concept of The Ray, we are invigorating the city further and creating job growth along the way.” Menin is also keeping longevity front of mind. “Our community is growing with such speed and diversity,” says Menin. “We are seeing tenant and employment interest from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California and Nevada—even Europe and South America.” Along with the restaurants and hotels, Menin plans to develop The Linton, a five-story, 277-unit apartment building that will feature a swimming pool and spa, cabanas, clubhouse and gym. “Delray Beach is going through a development renaissance,” he says. “That said, we want to retain the character of our beach town that attracted us to live, work and develop here. Being thoughtful in the tenants we take on as well as the projects we develop ourselves is key so that we have long-term sustainability and Delray Beach doesn’t turn into just a nightlife hotspot.” Jordana Jarjura, Menin Development’s president, also believes in focusing on the long-term success of Delray Beach, from hospitality to real estate ventures. “What excites me most is the real estate market,” she explains. “People have been coming to downtown Delray to dine and go out for the past couple of decades. What has been occurring the past five to 10 years—and certainly

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elevated in the past six months due to COVID-19—is people making Delray their home.” One of the largest local businesses slated to open this spring is the Delray Beach Market. Designed by Jose Gonzalez, principal of awa rd-w inning G onza lez A rchitec t s, this $60 million, 150,000-square-foot immersive culinary experience will feature 24 curated regional and local vendors, interactive murals and sculptures, a mezzanine with an exhibition kitchen, lounge area, bar and stage and an underground lounge. Menin will devote roughly 40 percent of the space to what the company calls “Florida’s largest food court,” with accompanying restaurants and a brewery. The Delray Beach Market is ready to truly bridge the city’s community through food and culture. “We love emerging downtowns like Delray that have innate character along with a strong environmental element (in our case, our beautiful beach and Intracoastal Waterway),” says Jarjura. “We want to focus on additional boutique hotels with a strong culinary and wellness component similar to The Ray.” The Ray, a 141-room boutique hotel just two blocks off Atlantic Avenue in the heart of the funky Pineapple Grove Arts District, will bring a design-centered luxury to the neighborhood while mirroring Menin’s focus on high-quality food, atmosphere and entertainment. From the 20,000-square-foot rooftop pool deck with bar and restaurant to the rooftop floating forest with lush tree canopy shading the many open space areas, the LEED Gold– certified Ray hotel is a modern tropical oasis that f lawlessly blends chic design with sustainability and local experiences. Menin Development has also partnered with hospitality veteran Andy Masi of Clique Hospitality for the management of Lionfish, a new sea-to-table culinary experience. Locally sourced, wild-caught fish, grass-fed meat and local produce coupled with lots of outdoor seating make this San Diego transplant the place to be. “Lionfish is your community hangout, your intimate dining space to escape the hustle of Atlantic Avenue, gather with friends and socialize over outrageous quality seafood and shared plate offerings,” says Masi, who has set up his brand’s headquarters nearby. Menin is also excited to partner with other talented local entrepreneurs like Curt Huegel, of Host Restaurants, on Avalon. “The community is supportive and open to quality growth, which is paramount to the visions I have for this city,” Menin explains. “There’s a positive force there for what we are doing and working to accomplish for the city of Delray Beach.” menin.com ■

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English-born multihyphenate Cynthia Erivo discusses her role as the Queen of Soul in a melodic new series; a pre-war apartment in Chicago is stunningly transformed; a lineup of sporty separates inspired by the upcoming Summer Olympic Games; best-selling author Andrew Morton’s new biography closely follows the lives of royal sisters Elizabeth and Margaret; vibrant colors and geometric shapes make up this season’s must-have jewelry pieces

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The COULD ONE DAY MAKE FOR ITS OWN riveting biopic. A pivotal scene would come just over five years ago, when her debut in the revival of The Color Purple, a musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel produced by Oprah Winfrey, struck Broadway like a lightning bolt. Her soaring, gut-punch performance of Celie’s eleven o’clock number “I’m Here” routinely led to a rare, show-stopping ovation. While the ferocity of her voice left audiences slack-jawed, its emotional intensity knocked the wind out of them for good measure. “I didn’t make the connection that it would eventually be the thing that changes the trajectory of my career and my life,” says the London-born actor and singer. That big break propelled her into a rare echelon of performers, earning her Tony, Grammy and Emmy awards. Hollywood almost instantly came knocking at her dressing room door, and she appeared soon afterward in Bad Times at the El Royale and Steve McQueen’s Widows. Erivo’s first shot at an EGOT came last year, with dual Oscar nominations for her leading turn as Harriet Tubman in Harriet and for co-writing and performing an original song for the film. Now, the 34-year-old is embodying one of her greatest idols in Genius: Aretha, the third season of National Geographic’s anthology series. Erivo acknowledges the overwhelming responsibility of playing a music titan like Aretha Franklin, but as a self-professed geek when it comes to vocal performance, she was also excited to dive into her homework. “I really wanted to find out what she was doing in one song to another,” says Erivo, who ultimately sang in each one of the series’ eight The respect was mutual. Erivo recalls first meeting Franklin backstage at The Color episodes live on set. She was conscious Purple. “You can really sing!” Franklin told her later that year, after watching Erivo of avoiding mimicry, a potential trap when perform at the Kennedy Center Honors. (One audience shot shows Franklin, who died in playing any musician. “I wanted to pay 2018, with her eyes closed, mouthing along to Erivo’s performance.) Her collaborators homage to the way she would think and the point out that Erivo pairs her extraordinary talents with humility and diligence. “Cynthia choices she would make, because they were is the ultimate professional,” says Courtney B. Vance, who plays Aretha’s father, C.J. really specific,” Erivo says. Franklin, in the series. “She’s very warm and engaging. She comes ready to go.” Genius executive producer and director Anthony Hemingway notes that Erivo’s drive to do the Queen of Soul justice continued all the way through production. “She and I never stopped looking for the moments to convey the complexities, colors and nuances of Aretha’s humanity,” Hemingway says. Behind that determination lies Erivo’s commitment to expanding the public’s imagination of who Black women are or can be. “Storytelling is the guiding light for me,” she says. “I’ve made a point of picking work specifically to meet Black women that we haven't seen before, or whose stories haven’t quite fully been told.” That Franklin’s rise will also get the big-screen treatment later this year with Respect, with her Color Purple co-star Jennifer Hudson in the lead role, feels like a measure of progress. “I’m excited that we get to celebrate Aretha Franklin in such a grand way,” she says. “We aren’t often afforded that luxury when it comes to Black heroes and icons.” On a personal level, she’s also eager to see Respect because she counts so many of the artists involved as friends. In addition to illuminating the lives of characters she plays, Erivo considers the impact that their stories—and hers—may have on viewers. “I was a little girl in southwest London with a single mother who didn’t really have very much,” she says. “My job more than anything is to inspire other young Black women to know that they can be everything that they want. I keep doing as much work as I can because I want to keep showing more possibilities.” The sense that Erivo’s work serves a broader purpose was evident to her

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— CYNTHIA ERIVO friend and Harriet co-star Leslie Odom Jr. “It’s never about ego for her,” he says. Last summer, she founded a production company, Edith’s Daughter, named for her mother and intended to shepherd untold stories about Black women to wider audiences. If recent times have compelled Erivo to slow down, grounding her in her Los Angeles home, she’s hardly stopped working for long. Erivo spent 2020 co-writing and recording her debut album, due out late this summer. “It was very strange to be playing Franklin, who’s such a huge influence on music itself, and be recording an album at the same time,” she says. Early episodes of Genius focus on the range of Franklin’s vocal mastery—of jazz, gospel, soul and pretty much any sort of music she pleased—and her resistance to being reduced to just one type of singer. Erivo was especially inspired by this aspect of Franklin’s growing up, and aimed to carry it into her own music. “I’ve been lucky enough to have a label that has allowed me to write songs that mean something to me regardless of genre, because if I’m singing all of them, that’s the connection,” she says. When she does manage to relax, Erivo’s downtime also seems to bring out her inner nerd—recent diversions include devouring documentaries (about Audrey Hepburn, Biggie Smalls, and the Golden State Killer) and playing Tetris with her VR Oculus. She FaceTimes often with London family and friends, considers her hairstylist and makeup artist “more like brothers,” and expresses gratitude for a circle of loved ones that includes a growing number of A-list stars, as well as a partner she declines to identify. Two mini poodle mixes (one Yorkie and one Maltese) also trot around underfoot. But staying home hasn’t meant a life in sweatpants or jettisoning her love for a wellexecuted look. “Sometimes I pick out my outfit the night before, even if I’m not going anywhere,” Erivo says. “What I’m always looking for when it comes to style is, ‘How much fun can I have today? What will make me feel good in this moment?’” On Instagram, she can be seen donning designer threads from Ivy Park to Oscar de la Renta atop a canvas of close-cropped blonde curls and formidably manicured nails, accented by her septum rings and an enviable range of eclectic spectacles. Call them rose-tinted if you must, but Erivo exudes the kind of clear-eyed optimism that comes from recognizing one’s worth and believing in its power. Fitting, then, that she’ll play the magical Blue Fairy in Disney’s forthcoming live-action Pinocchio, co-starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis. She’ll also appear in the Apple anthology series Roar, alongside Nicole Kidman and Alison Brie. Her children’s book, Remember to Dream, Ebere, an ode to the power of imagination and dreaming big, will be published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers this fall. With self-reflection over the past year has come a renewed eagerness to keep working, including one day singing again in front of a live audience, a feeling Erivo calls “second to none.” In the meantime, she’ll continue to tell stories with the proliferating array of media at her disposal. “I know that the world is a very strange place right now, but I found really wonderful peacefulness and contentment in who I am and what I do,” she says. “I feel really happy in this moment.” ■

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In the living room, a Jean Royère Croisillon daybed and a pair of Louis XVI Bergère Chairs upholstered in a Toyine Sellers fabric take center stage alongside a Joris Laarman black marble resin table while an asymmetrical opaline glass and brass chandelier from 1stDibs casts light across the space. Artworks by Alexander Calder and Frank Bowling.“They wanted to create a lot of flexible seating for when they entertain, but also a space their family will enjoy daily,” says Adler.

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the master bedroom, an antique chest and marble fireplace are paired with a set of vintage glass and brass tables and a bed. A Holland & Sherry area rug complements a vintage striped kilim rug. In the living room: a custom tufted banquette designed by Adler, the client’s own table, a Dimore Gallery Lamp with silk fringe shade and a François-Xavier Lalanne Mouton de Laine stool below an Alex Katz painting.

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Associates, Sasha Adler set out on her own with Sasha Adler Design in Chicago to create interiors for both residential projects (from homes to private planes) and commercial spaces (like the GOOP stores in Chicago and in Austin). But this prewar project overlooking the city’s tony Lincoln Park wasn’t new to Adler. “It’s actually quite serendipitous,” she explains. “I had the opportunity to work on the first iteration of the apartment in my previous role with Ferguson & Shamamian Architects. At the time, the team embarked on a thoughtful renovation, developing a layout and vocabulary of finishes and introducing authentic elements that were respectful of the original architecture.” Adler helped source the antique furniture from Belgium and France and designed bespoke hardware (including a jewelry-like chain doorstop) and handselected the custom de Gournay wall covering in the dining room. “I still remember the name of every paint selection used throughout the home, which everyone was teasing me about when we needed to repaint certain areas,” she laughs. Adler met the new owners as the parents of children at the same school as her own. “When they reached out to discuss the design of their home in 2018, I had just launched my own design firm, so I was so thrilled to have the chance to revisit one of my favorite projects,” she says. “Upon re-entering the home after almost a decade, I was relieved to see that everything not only stood the test of time, but the finishes and selections were all things I would reach for again today.” The new owners and their three young children wanted a space that was comfortable and flexible enough to graciously entertain 75 guests (pre-COVID-19) for the evening. DUJOUR.COM 79 SPRING 2021

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“In the generously scaled family room, the clients wanted to create something that was fun, kid-friendly and comfortable, but did not compromise on the design,” says Adler. A custom Todd Merrill tufted sofa upholstered in an indigo Opuzen mohair velvet holds court against a Watson Smith rug. The walls are painted in high-gloss Farrow & Ball Railings.

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I almost died when the LaLanne Mouton de Laine arrived at their home and they told me their kids were taking turns riding it. I really love that they live with their pieces.

In the master bathroom, a Haas Brothers “Beast” bench and vintage Charles Moureaux stool upholstered in Clarence House silk velvet add unique seating options to an otherwise minimalist space.

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In the kitchen, Rose Uniacke bronze-andleather bar stools and a graphic Moroccan rug. Yayoi Kusama’s “Flower (3)” on the window.

“The de Gournay wallpaper in the dining room was custom-colored for the previous client, but the new owners wanted to have fun with the design and add some more vibrant colors to the room,” says Adler. So, Adler sourced a Jacques Adnet bar cabinet and worked with Soane to custom design one of their bar stools into a dining chair, upholstered in a bottle green Moore & Giles leather. The Maison Jansen black-lacquer-and-bronze dining table is offset by branch-and-alabaster dove sconces on the wall and a pair of Barovier & Toso pendant light fixtures.

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Inspired by one of the couple’s favorite local spots, RL Restaurant, Adler created a cocktail lounge vibe with a banquette upholstered in a rich emerald green mohair and high gloss Cannon/Bullock wall panels. Leather armchairs from Jean de Merry and a leather-and-glass bistro table enhance the clubby vibe. In the foyer, the grand piano, used regularly by their three children, replaced an entryway table to allow the previously under-utilized room to function as a music salon for daily use. Four antique Murano glass sconces and a brass-and-glass starburst Chandelier, both from Galerie Glustin, light the space.

For the furniture, Adler and her team sourced one-of-a-kind pieces from across the globe, including antique dealers, auction sites, 1stDibs, Chairish and the Marché Aux Puces in Paris. They also worked with artisans to create some of the custom pieces. The homeowner and Adler both share an affinity for the color green, so different tones are threaded throughout the home. The thoughtful owners had worked with art advisor Erica Barrish to build an incredible art collection, which includes pieces by Alexander Calder, Cindy Sherman, Elizabeth Peyton and Frank Bowling. “They were looking to curate a collection of furniture that complemented their art,” says Adler. “Throughout the home, I reached for unique, collectible lighting, furniture and objects that spoke to the clients and strove to create a dialogue between the architecture and the art collection.” Because of the couple’s children, the space couldn’t feel too precious or museum-like. “I almost died when the Lalanne Mouton de Laine arrived at their home and they told me their kids were taking turns riding it,” says Adler. “I really love that they live with their pieces.” ■

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In the dining nook, a custom made marble-and-brass dining table, John Himmel rope-and-wood dining chairs, a leather-wrapped Flair Milan light fixture and Stanley Whitney’s “Untitled” make for a cozy eating area.

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nce the Snowdons moved into their newly renovated, 20-room home at Kensington Palace in March 1963, an invitation to supper or for a singalong around the grand piano became the hottest ticket in town. Their social circle ref lected their bohemian bent, singers, musicians, artists, and writers all beating a path to Clock Court. Their servants did not mind working 18-hour days when they had the chance to glimpse luminaries such as designer Mary Quant; writer Edna O’Brien (Margaret did a good impression of the writer’s breathless, confiding speech patterns); actor Peter Sellers and his wife, Britt Ekland; ballet dancers Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn; and trendsetting hairdresser Vidal Sassoon. They even befriended the Beatles, with John Lennon famously nicknaming the couple “Priceless Margarine” and “Bony Armstrove.” On one occasion George Harrison asked Margaret to get his drug possession charges dropped. She declined. “I adored them because they were poets as well as musicians,” the princess later recalled. Their parties were replete with the rich and famous. The comedian and musician Dudley Moore would play the piano; Cleo Laine and her jazz musician husband, John Dankworth, would sing; John Betjeman, a future poet laureate, would tell stories. Often, Princess Margaret would join in playing the piano and singing

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occasion, Aga Khan IV’s yacht, the Amaloun, hit a rock and started to sink. Tony dove into the water, and the others took to a life raft, from which they were rescued by a passing boat. Significantly, the first person Margaret contacted to say all was well was the queen. That escapade did not dim their enthusiasm for all things Italian, and it became a favored holiday destination. In the summer of 1965, for example, the couple drove to Rome in Tony’s Aston Martin to see the sights and to be received by the pope in a private audience. The paparazzi, which began in Rome, stalked them constantly, one photographer observing, “You have to remember that Princess Margaret and Elizabeth Taylor are the two most wanted women in the world.” Most years thereafter, Margaret would visit the pope’s private garden. It was a pilgrimage of sorts, the beginning of what would become a long flirtation with the Church of Rome. Margaret was a high church Anglican, which was also known as Anglo-Catholic, a branch of the Church of England that adhered closest to Catholicism in its formality and resistance to modernization.

Decades before Prince Harry and his actress wife, Meghan Markle, were f lagbearers of the exotic, progressive, and global, Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon were established as Britain’s hippest couple, peerless representatives of the “Swinging Sixties” and living proof that the monarchy could be both traditional and modern. According to Lord Ardwick, editor of the Daily Herald, the Snowdons signified “a new kind of royalty,” arguing, “they had far more contacts among writers and artists and so forth, not among stuffy courtiers. They became the new family model of fast traveling, hard-working, affluent young people—but at a price, a cost that was not always welcome.” Together, this bohemian couple raced through the streets of London on Snowdon’s motorcycle or in his new Mini, visiting street markets, jazz clubs, and theaters. Such was their appeal that even First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy was deeply disappointed when neither the princess nor her husband was present at a dinner in honor of President Kennedy, which was held at Buckingham Palace in June 1961. Internationally, they were the royal version of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton—sophisticated, artistic, and raffish. Once Margaret tried on the 29.4-carat diamond ring that was given to Taylor by her third husband, Mike Todd. She joked that it was “vulgar.” Liz replied, “Yeah ain’t it great.” Vibrant, dynamic, and glamorous, Margaret and Tony captivated the nation in the early years, injecting new life and energy into what Prince Philip called “the Firm.” Everything from their fashions to their crowd—naturally “in”— was a playful counterpoint to the queen and her court. If the Snowdons were deemed “hip plush,” the queen was “starchy matron”—her fashions were still chosen by her dresser since childhood, Bobo MacDonald. Just as her father had done, it was Tony who guided Margaret’s style, urging her to adopt simpler, skimpier trends to mirror the taste and temper of the time. Though she never wore miniskirts, her skirts and dresses were still much shorter than those of other royal women. She also experimented with caftans, lace stockings, and modern costume jewelry, and at one point the princess was voted just behind Grace Kelly in the annual “World’s Best Dressed Woman” contest. Unlike the queen’s unalterable look, Margaret’s hairstyle was constantly changing, from glossy bobs to elaborate, high-reaching coiffures adorned with hairpieces. Nor was she afraid to showcase daring trends: pale lipstick, heavy eyeshadow, long earrings, and a provocatively low neckline. Tony’s clothes were just as modish: velvet jackets, voile shirts, and barrow boy caps. He even wore a white polo neck instead of black tie to formal events. While the queen and Prince Philip remained on British soil for their holidays, Margaret and Tony quickly became members of the international jet set and were much sought-after guests of the rich and powerful. At a time when travel abroad was exclusive and expensive, their holidays on a millionaire’s yacht or villa excited awe and jealousy in equal measure. In September 1963, when the queen and the rest of the royal family were at Balmoral, the Snowdons holidayed on a private Aegean island owned by Greek shipping tycoon Stavros Niarchos, which came fully stocked with game birds for shooting parties. The following year it was the turn of the British-born Aga Khan IV to fly them on his private plane to the exclusive resort of Costa Smeralda on the Italian island of Sardinia, where they were able to water ski, sail, snorkel, and sunbathe in relative privacy. They returned to the island often. On one

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Andrew Morton’s biography Elizabeth & Margaret: The Intimate World of the Windsor Sisters (Grand Central) looks at the dynamic between these two royal sisters and how their lives were forever changed by a king’s abdication. Just as Margaret supported her sister, so, too, the queen ignored the endless criticisms of Margaret, appreciating her loyalty and support during the difficult days of her reign.

s her marriage deteriorated more rapidly, Margaret found herself in a desperate emotional spiral. He found her insistent needs stifling. A highly sexual young woman, she could not handle Tony’s neglect and increasingly hungered for male attention. With Tony away on business and the children cared for primarily by their nanny, Margaret sought reassurance with the tall, darkly handsome Anthony Barton, Tony’s friend from Cambridge, who was a Bordeaux wine producer and godfather to their daughter, Sarah. Given that Barton was such a close friend of the family, friends have speculated that Tony deliberately set him up with Margaret. Even Snowdon’s former boss Jocelyn Stevens agreed, “I’ve no doubt that Barton was originally encouraged by Tony. If you yourself are playing around, then your conscience is eased if your partner does the same.” In early 1966, with Tony abroad in India for the Sunday Times, Barton visited Margaret at Kensington Palace—allegedly at Tony’s suggestion. That evening, Margaret made her move. “Let’s go to bed,” she boldly told a startled Barton, who replied, “No, I think our relationship’s not that.” The princess then inched closer and cooed, “Well, I think you could be a bit more cuddly.” A short-lived but passionate dalliance followed, until Margaret tearfully confessed to Barton’s wife, Eva, over the telephone. According to a friend of the Barton family, Margaret divulged the secret because she “obviously enjoyed the role of femme fatale, a typical Leo—devious, destructive, and jealous.” Whatever her motivation, if the princess hoped that the affair would stoke Snowdon’s jealousy and bring him back, she was sorely mistaken. He did not just continue with the same behavior; it was now magnified.

Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in Scotland in 1938

Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret with the Queen Mother in 2000

King George VI, Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) and Princess Margaret at London Airport in 1953

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tunes from her favorite musicals. When the lights were out at Buckingham Palace, they were still blazing until the early hours at the Snowdons’ salon—invariably at Margaret’s bidding. Established in her own home for the first time in her life and with baby number two on the way, Margaret’s life was scintillating, busy, and happy. She could even share the mutual joys and difficulties of pregnancy with her sister as the queen gave birth to her fourth child, Prince Edward, in March 1964. She and Prince Philip made a modest concession to modernity: For the first time, Prince Philip was present at the birth, which took place in the Belgian Suite at Buckingham Palace. During this time, the differing personalities of the two sisters became more sharply delineated and formalized as Margaret established her own home and social circle. At last she had her own salon, where the princess, a performer and extrovert at heart, could literally hold court. By contrast, her sister focused her attention on her horses and dogs; her people were the country set who followed the jumps and the f lats. Animals never broke her trust, let her down, or came to her with difficult problems. The rhythms of mating, birth, weaning, training, and racing were and are her abiding pleasure. As an insider described, the queen is “not a people person, she’s a horse person, a dog person, likes being on her own. She finds it easier to relate to horses and dogs than people and has an extraordinary empathy with them.” Just as Margaret was comfortable with the singers and actors who thronged her new home, so the queen was at her most relaxed with fellow racing folk. On one occasion she was at lunch with her trainer Captain Cecil Boyd-Rochfort at his stables, Freemason Lodge, in Newcastle. For dessert crème brûlée was served. The caramelized topping was so hard that no one at the table could break into it. To everyone’s astonishment, the queen slipped off her high-heeled shoe and smashed it down onto the dessert, cracking it into pieces. “She felt comfortable with her own people,” explained Sean Smith, author of Royal Racing. “There is no need for airs and graces. She has known them for decades.”

IF THE SNOWDONS WERE DEEMED “HIP PLUSH,” THE QUEEN WAS “STARCHY MATRON.”

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Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret attend a charity concert in 1984

Princess Margaret and her rumored beau, Eddie Fisher, at a charity ball in London in 1953

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Princess Margaret arriving at a state banquet at the Australian Embassy in London in 1966

n spite of the façade of togetherness, the construction of Margaret’s house on the island of Mustique was a clear sign that the couple was going their separate ways. Tony had made no secret of his loathing of the island or the people who owned it. Once it was completed, Margaret visited twice a year in February and late autumn. She would usually arrive alone, never with the children, who were left in the charge of nanny Verona Sumner. Always organized—like her sister—she even had special “holiday” jewelry reserved only for Mustique, namely a faux ruby-and-paste necklace and earrings, along with various coral items. One of her abiding pleasures was collecting shells on the beach, her new consuming passion evident to visitors, who were asked to admire her displays. Soon enough, though, Mustique became synonymous with Margaret’s extravagant and excessive lifestyle, a fact that overshadowed her continued commitment to her royal duties. Without the clearly defined duty and noble commitment that Elizabeth displayed toward the crown, Margaret merely appeared to be a royal hanger-on, sponging off the public. Her routine breadand-butter engagements and in particular her fundraising work for the Royal Ballet and the children’s charity NSPCC were conveniently ignored. As her popularity ratings plummeted, the princess was crestfallen at being so willfully underappreciated. It was as if f lying to the Caribbean on holiday was a crime against the country—and the monarchy. Invariably, the controversy over her holidays dovetailed with questions about her allowance from the Civil List, the monies set aside to pay for the monarchy. Tabloid headlines demanded is she worth it? and does she earn it? In turn these attacks were accompanied by deliberately low figures for her public engagements. She put on a brave face, saying, “I’ve been misreported and misrepresented since the age of 17 and I gave up long ago reading about myself.” While much of routine royal work is tedium personified—as Snowdon soon discovered—the knack was to show interest in the uninteresting, and it was not a technique Margaret ever fully mastered. As a result, she earned more bad marks for seeming bored and ungracious and simply going through the motions. ■

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The welcoming spirit of the new Ace Hotel Brooklyn is influenced by the picturesque tree-lined streets and brownstones of Cobble Hill, the culture of Fort Greene and the beauty of the East River. The 287-room hotel offers a distinct Brooklyn-inspired narrative throughout the artistically designed interiors from longtime Ace design collaborators Roman and Williams. The Boerum Hill hotel’s brutalist facade is an homage to the grit of Brooklyn’s shipyards while the floor-to-ceiling windows in guestrooms reveal panoramic views of Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and the Statue of Liberty. “We’re lucky enough to have landed at the junction of so many rich and inspiring neighborhoods, and hope to provide a new and inviting sense of place for our guests and neighbors to call home,” says Ace Hotel Group president Brad Wilson. As the second ground-up build for Ace, this hotel feels especially one-of-akind with design elements such as custom tile murals, original artwork by local textile artists and unique furnishings throughout. acehotel.com

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The Little Nell’s new speakeasy, The Board Room, is a hidden gem on the lower level of the hotel, discreetly set behind a bookshelf with a password required to enter. This private space, formerly a boardroom, is available as a buyout for cocktail hour, a wine-paired dinner or to host a private meeting. Inside, you’ll find a contemporary den complete with 88-inch flat-screen television with 5.1 Klipsch sound system, plush couches, a bar area and pool table. Dedicated service is provided by your personal sommelier with access to The Little Nell’s award-winning wine list, full bar and chef’s menu. thelittlenell.com

EAT HERE NOW New York City-based bar and restaurant Dante has taken over The Snow Lodge for the winter season. Located at the base of Aspen Mountain, Dante at The Snow Lodge delivers the ultimate après-ski experience, featuring a chic, retro ski-designed restaurant and outdoor patio with scenic seating and fire pits, as well as live music, shops and wellness programming. “You couldn’t ask for a better spot when you come off the mountain for a cocktail,” says Dante co-owner Linden Pride. Breakfast and lunch and an après-ski cocktail hour menu mirror the offerings at Dante’s two downtown New York City locations, with all available for take-out and delivery through the Dante App. “We developed a dedicated menu of hot cocktails for outdoor dining with drinks such as our Hot Smoked Toddy, Hot Buttered Rum, Spiked Coffee and more,” says Pride. “We’ve also brought over our most popular dishes like our pappardelle all’ragu with wild boar, which is perfect after a big day of skiing.” The Aspen crowd has been eating it up so far and the Dante owners are already thinking about how to stay longer in the mountain town. “We’ve been exploring ways to expand into the Aspen market for some time, and when the opportunity arose to partner with The Snow Lodge, we were so happy everything came together and we were able to make it work,” explains Pride. dante-nyc.com

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Tokyo-born chef/restaurateur Daisuke Nakazawa has brought a branch of his Michelin-starred New York City restaurant Sushi Nakazawa to Aspen this year with his partner, entrepreneur Ryan Chadwick. The space that formerly housed Chadwick’s Grey Lady restaurant has gotten a modern facelift for its new tenant. With a sushi and sashimi omakase as well as a selection of a la carte nigiri, sashimi, hot and cold appetizers and entrees and an extensive menu of sake and Japanese whiskeys, the restaurant ups the Aspen ante. nakazawaaspen.com

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the property’s signature cocktail, the Giddy Up Toddy. Adorned with cowhide rugs, leather chairs and chic couches— stylish seating that offers adjustable temperature and an ergonomic shape so you stay comfortable for hours—the outdoor setting is sophisticated and cozy. There’s also a clever hibachi setup where guests can cook their own pu-pu platters on personal charcoal grills.

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Cannabis Chic

Dalwhinnie Farms has elevated the dispensary game in the heart of downtown Aspen with its boutique-like approach. Upon entering the elite storefront, customers are welcomed into a world of quality locally grown cannabis products ranging from creams and other topicals to an assortment of edibles. The store is decorated with a mix of modern and antique pieces curated from across the globe alongside luxe leather goods, unique jewelry and even Rolex watches. dalwhinnie.com

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Go from the snowy slopes to a welcomed hot seat at the Hotel Jerome this season. Part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, the property is now offering a special outdoor après-ski experience in the hotel’s chic courtyard where guests can cozy up in Galanter & Jones heated outdoor furniture after a day of skiing. The hotel has also partnered with Casa Dragones to offer guests a customized tequila menu with lovely libations such as

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A look from Veronica Beard’s spring collection; the brand’s founders, Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard

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American ready-to-wear brand Veronica Beard will open its first Chicago boutique on Walton Street this spring, marking its 14th U.S. store opening since its retail debut in August 2016. The cool-girl label was founded by sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard and has fast become a household name with devotees like Meghan Markle, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez. Since its launch, the brand has evolved from clothing to include shoes, bags, loungewear and a new activewear line. “Our brand is built on accessible, thoughtfully designed clothing for any occasion, and we’ve expanded our offering slowly over the past 10 years, adding new categories based on the needs of our customers,” says Swanson Beard. “When we went into lockdown last year, we knew we had to casualize the offering to meet her current wardrobe needs, so we really went after jeans, T-shirts and loungewear.” With a difficult 2020 hopefully in the rearview mirror, the founders have been focusing on ecommerce and enhancing the online experience as well as in stores. “We made

quite a few technological enhancements that have allowed us to speed up our opportunity in the digital space, merging the online and offline experience so that our customer can still interact with our stores virtually if she cannot visit them physically,” says Miele Beard. The brand also offers virtual shopping appointments in their stores and a I Want It All Box, curated by in-store personal shoppers, to send to clients so they can shop on consignment. “We have a strong customer base in Chicago and we want to welcome her into the world of Veronica Beard and give her a layered shopping experience in a boutique we curated to fit her lifestyle,” says Miele Beard.

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BEST IN SHOW The Windy City’s first-ever health and wellness kitchen for dogs, Just Food For Dogs, has trained cooks preparing veterinarian-designed meals from real ingredients in an open kitchen. The open-to-the-public kitchen will prepare 2,000 pounds of fresh food for pets daily, joining the company’s eight existing retail kitchens. Beloved by celebrity dog moms including Kristen Bell, Amanda Seyfried and Kristin Davis, the company’s core mission is to enhance the length and quality of life for dogs nationwide through healthy, balanced, whole-food recipes. The fresh frozen line is available via the brand’s website, in its stores and at Petco stores nationwide. justfoodfordogs.com

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Ippolita’s Lollipop jewelry collection on display

JEWELRY NEWS. Online jewelry destination Local Eclectic, which features unique gems and baubles from emerging female designers, has introduced a new line of fine jewelry from founder Alexis Nido-Russo. Made of solid gold and natural precious stones, the Family Gold collection takes trends such as pearls, huggie earrings and signet rings and transforms them into affordable, timeless pieces. “Now more than ever, our consumers want luxury, but without the steep price point,” says Nido-Russo. “Simple, elegant styles with the versatility to wear on a Zoom call, at a socially distanced dinner or working from your couch.” localeclectic.com

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Fine jewelry brand Ippolita has opened a new flagship boutique on Magnificent Mile just in time for its 20th anniversary. The intimate, welcoming boutique features an open-selling plan, so there’s no intimidating salesperson making you feel guilty for asking to try things on. “The new store embodies a groundbreaking new open-to-sell retail concept that encourages our clients to touch and feel our jewelry while discovering new ways of styling,” says the brand’s founder and CEO, Ippolita Rostagno. Customers can browse the label’s signature pieces like its Lollipop collection rings and bangles, sculptural hammered 18-karat gold chain link necklaces and vivid stone Rock Candy teardrop earrings. “Our customer is a self-made woman who aligns her purchases with her personal taste and buys jewelry she can wear as a second skin and from day to night,” says Rostagno. “She often becomes a collector, creating a jewelry wardrobe that is unique to her. Most of our customers become collectors of our pieces...a single piece is never enough.” ippolita.com

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THE POWER OF CHEMISTRY Noble Panacea founder Sir Fraser Stoddart harnesses cutting-edge science to rethink skincare

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n 2013, chemist and Nobel Laureate Sir Fraser Stoddart began his research into Organic Molecular Vessel technology (OMV) with the goal of creating unparalleled skincare formulations. The development of this breakthrough science produced a skincare line that protects and preserves active ingredients for a healthier, more radiant complexion. “At Noble Panacea, we believe in the gentle yet powerful potency of active, best-in-class ingredients,” says Stoddart. “While the quality of the ingredient is key, its delivery system is equally important. Our OMV technology preserves ingredients at the molecular level for freshness and integrity so that the innate full power of the ingredients is unleashed.” The Scottishborn, Chicago-based chemist is the director of the Center for Chemistry of

Integrated Systems at Northwestern University. What’s more: the formulas are packaged in Active Daily Doses, a proprietary concept that “prevents the oxidation, degradation, instability and bacterial contamination of ingredients due to exposure to air and light,” says Stoddart. “This ensures that the natural integrity, purity and efficacy of our products are maximally protected from final creation in our laboratory to your beauty ritual at home.” The beauty brand believes in corporate responsibility and sustainability, from the wasteless technology to its packaging. “Our innovative packaging is designed with sustainability in mind, from refillable starch-based boxes made of renewable material to our Active Daily Doses that are 100 percent recyclable,” explains the brand’s CEO, Celine Talabaza. noblepanacea.com

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Paolo Roversi, “Audrey, Paris” (1996) at Dallas Contemporary

One of the most remarkable new exhibitions on display in Dallas can be found at Dallas Contemporary. Birds is the first North American exhibition of Italian fashion photographer Paolo Roversi, featuring over 40 photographs. The work shines a spotlight on Roversi’s four decade-long collaboration with fashion brand Comme des Garçons and its founder, Rei Kawakubo. Birds offers a look at how special Roversi’s eye for shape and movement truly is. Many of his works capture models in abstract poses that emulate birds landing or taking flight. The exhibition, co-curated by Dallas Contemporary executive director Peter Doroshenko and curator Dennis Freedman, showcases famous photographs as well as never-before-seen works. dallascontemporary.org Inspired by the mixtapes of the 1980s and 1990s, Nasher Mixtape at the Nasher Sculpture Center is a celebration of the museum’s collection. The spring/summer series of exhibitions focuses on the permanent collections but also showcases microexhibitions. Each gallery or grouping has a specific point of view, inspiration and story. Nasher Mixtape offers a range of groupings of art, including one called “Into the Garden” that welcomes visitors into the sculpture garden for a nature-inspired installation. Visitors will find a diverse showing of art by the likes of Judy Chicago, Melvin Edwards and David Smith. nashersculpturecenter.org

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Judy Chicago, “Rearrangeable Rainbow Blocks” (1965) at the Nasher Sculpture Center

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R O O M R E Q U E S T. Situated in downtown Fort Worth, the new 226-room Kimpton Harper Hotel nabbed a unique location in the historic Farmers and Mechanics National Bank landmark building. The iconic building was once the tallest in Fort Worth, and this spring, the 24-story hotel will celebrate its panoramic vistas with a rooftop observation deck offering 360-degree views of the city. A posh penthouse bar and lounge, Refinery 714, will offer craft cocktails and sweeping city views while Il Modo will serve Italian cuisine with a modern twist. The Kimpton Harper will bring a playful edge that is signature to all Kimpton properties, while embracing the building’s original architecture. theharperfortworth.com

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The second Village Baking Co. boulangerie location in Dallas is a true haven for French pastries, breads and sandwiches. Back in 2004, co-owner Clint Cooper finessed his skills as an artisan baker at small village bakeries in France and, shortly after, brought his passion for baking to the Lone Star state. Village Baking Co. opened in Dallas with a deep appreciation for high-quality breads, croissants and more, all made in house daily. With the opening of its second boulangerie in Knox-Henderson, Village Baking Co. is heating up to deliver an authentic farm-totable experience. villagebakingco.com

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R E TA I L R E P O R T. The new LoveShackFancy boutique at Highland Park Village is ornamented with custom columns, textured, feminine wallpaper on the ceilings, a wall of ceramic plates and lots of soft pink accents. The ethereal store welcomes shoppers with a 1980s decadent, glamorous vibe and houses the brand’s whimsical floral clothing, knits, linens and other home accessories alongside enchanting vintage finds. “I adore the glamour and energy of Dallas,” says the brand’s founder, Rebecca Hessel Cohen. “I love that everyone gets dressed up for any occasion and is always up for a party. I cannot wait to unleash my inner Southern spirit. I’m excited to see the style Texas girls bring to LoveShackFancy designs.” loveshackfancy.com

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A reimagined Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival will feature 20 specialty pop-up dinners throughout April hosted at open-air destination The Shops at Clearfork. Forty at the ’Fork will present a carefully curated selection of 40 local chefs who will pair up to create collaborative menus for each dinner. Wine pairing suggestions will be provided by Fort Worth locals Chris Keel, owner of Put a Cork in It, and Richard King, co-owner of Ellerbe Fine Foods. The series will not only celebrate the local culinary talent but support small businesses. Chefs featured in Forty at the ’Fork include Jon Bonnell of Bonnell’s Restaurant Group, Tim Love of Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and Molly McCook of Ellerbe Fine Foods. Each dinner in the series will be limited to 50 guests and the multi-course menu will be a surprise. fortworthfoodandwinefestival.com

Brisket Elote at Panther City BBQ

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Originally built in 1914 by architect Ludwig Bernhart Weinman, the Isis Theatre in Fort Worth was a legendary destination for entertainment with 950 seats and the largest screen in the city at the time. The historic cultural outpost is not only being restored to its former glory, it is being given a bit of a facelift, too. The new Isis Theatre will reopen as a cinema during the day and screen classic Western films at night. It will also host live performances at night with a speakeasy aesthetic. downtowncowtown.com

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NATURAL BEAUTY Sylvie Chantecaille discusses her love of butterflies and how their disappearance from her East Hampton garden encouraged her to get involved with philanthropy

his season, as spring flowers come into their own and butterflies return on the East Coast, a new makeup collection from Chantecaille celebrates the fluttering insects. “When we moved to East Hampton, we were told to expect lots of butterflies— hundreds of them,” explains Chantecaille founder Sylvie Chantecaille. “Then, one summer around 15 years ago, I realized my garden had very few butterfly visitors—over time they had almost disappeared. I wanted to know why, so I started researching and discovered it was a combination of a few things.” Several factors made the monarch population’s annual journey from Mexico to Alaska almost impossible. So the philanthropist and cosmetics entrepreneur took matters into her own hands, designing a line of eyeshadows whose packaging was emblazoned with butterflies. “We raised awareness and funds to give to the scientists helping purchase land in Mexico to secure the monarch’s winter habitats,” Chantecaille explains. “This was the beginning of a long journey to use my company to help causes I really cared about around the world.” The ensuing makeup palettes and products were not only beautiful but gave back to conservation efforts globally. Chantecaille took on oceans, coral reefs, whales, turtles, lions, elephants and more.

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But this year, the brand returns to the butterflies after 32 philanthropy collections to help restore healthy populations of pollinators like butterflies and bees. “With the recent fires and pressure on the food system during the pandemic, restoring 40 acres of pollinator habitat in California’s Central Valley is an important project,” she says. “We are excited to be part of creating a healthy environment for pollinators to survive and thrive in.” The proceeds from sales of the brand’s new collection of Lip Chic shades and Eye Quartets support the Xerces Society and boast a butterfly on each pastel case. Chantecaille, for one, can’t wait for the return of the butterflies this summer. Until then, she’s enjoying time by the beach with her family. “I love the light. I love the air, and I love the wind—the mixture of the aroma of the ocean, the trees and my flowers is so unique,” she says. “I love the natural abundance of this place.” chantecaille.com

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Cool InTENTions

Macari Vineyards in the North Fork recently debuted its Bergen Road Bungalows glamping concept for the ultimate in socially distanced luxury wine tasting. In partnership with Terra Glamping, Macari has set up six winterized platform tents, each of which is decorated by White Flower Farmhouse and local designer Jesse Elliott. The tents are completely shoppable, with every item from blankets to antique tables and

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chairs available for purchase. They can accommodate anywhere from 2-8 guests and are available to book for an afternoon of wine tasting. Along with a complete tasting of signature Macari wines, a spread will also be pre-set in the tents from local favorite Lombardi’s Love Lane Market. Each bungalow boasts a record player playing an audio recording of a guided tasting. macariwines.com

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Spanning nearly 1,900 square feet, the first-ever Hamptons location for California-inspired luxury fashion and accessories brand Vince is a coastal oasis. The East Hampton boutique’s neutral color palette is complemented by floor-to-ceiling sheer drapery, cozy tubular vintage sofas in ivory leather and customdesigned tables. “Our goal with each store is to create an environment that highlights the relaxed, luxury feeling of the collections,” said the brand’s creative director, Caroline Belhumeur. “For the Hamptons, we took our design inspiration from our California roots, installing pristine white drapery for lightness and sourcing natural stone to bring the outdoors in—each element imbuing the space with a sense of comfort and warmth.” vince.com

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EAT HERE NOW Tucked in the eclectic Montrose neighborhood, March Restaurant has officially opened its doors to eager foodies. Patrons can savor Eastern Mediterranean dishes from chef Felipe Riccio’s menu and explore wines from an 11,000-bottle wine cellar focused on single producers. The stylish space, designed by Houston’s Curtis & Windham Architects and New York City’s Studio Robert McKinley, is adorned with artwork by German artist Christoph Ruckhäberle, a Murano glass chandelier and a vintage Champagne cart. marchrestaurant.com

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Inside the Kinder Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, hungry art enthusiasts can choose between two swanky new restaurants. Cafe Leonelli, an extension of Leonelli Bakery in New York City, serves up approachable Italian fare by chef Jonathan Benno, who has worked alongside boldface names such as Daniel Boulud and Thomas Keller. Italian pastries by decorated pastry chef Salvatore Martone are also up for grabs. French restaurant Le Jardinier (with outposts in New York City and Miami), under the leadership of chef Alain Verzeroli, offers vegetable-focused dishes made with local organic produce and meats. From its open-air patio, diners can enjoy views of the museum’s sculpture garden. mfah.org

Meeting of the Minds

For the first time ever, legendary painters David Hockney and Vincent van Gogh are paired side-by-side in an American museum exhibition titled Hockney-Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature, which is on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston through June 20. Organized in partnership with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the presentation explores van Gogh’s influence on Hockney’s work, highlighting the duo’s shared love of nature, bold colors and perspective play through a carefully curated collection of 57 landscape paintings and drawings by both artists. mfah.org

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David Hockney, “The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire in 2011 (twenty eleven)” (2011) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

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Ermenegildo Zegna has opened the doors to its new boutique at The Galleria. The brand’s in-house architects brought the sophisticated world of the Italian tailoring house to life with contemporary furniture like Pierre Jeanneret armchairs and a mix of materials such as woods, metals and stones. The spacious boutique offers a selection of sportswear, tailored suiting, shoes and leather accessories and an entire area dedicated to a made-to-measure customization experience. zegna.com

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R O O M R E Q U E S T. A nod to Houston’s aerospace industry, the Blossom Hotel welcomes guests with a zen, lunar-themed aesthetic at every turn. Located in the Texas Medical Center district, the boutique property houses 267 guest rooms finished with calming cool tones. Guests can enjoy multiple eateries (including fine-dining establishment Estrella), take in the view at an expansive pool deck and belt out their

favorite songs in private karaoke rooms. blossomhouston.com

The iconic Four Seasons Hotel Houston downtown has unveiled a new lobby, spa, fitness center and guest rooms, offering visitors a taste of both Southern charm and urban sophistication. Referred to as Houston’s Living Room, the hotel’s accommodations are designed as residential escapes, featuring beautifully custom-made furniture paired with a refined Texas vibe.

At chef/restaurateur Richard Sandoval’s chic Bayou & Bottle, craft bourbon cocktails are flowing and savory dishes are served. “Our hotel redesign captures the essence of Houston, connecting guests to everything that makes our city so unique,” says the hotel’s general manager, Tom Segesta. “Our new look combined with our team’s inviting energy and warm Texas hospitality offers an authentic luxury experience unlike any other.” fourseasons.com

A guest room at Four Seasons Hotel Houston

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A DECADE OF DECADENCE The Cosmopolitan celebrates a milestone with exclusive culinary offerings at its award-winning restaurants

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Award-winning chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay (at right) is launching Amalfi, his first-ever Italian restaurant concept, at Caesars Palace. Inspired by Flay’s travel to Italy and the Amalfi Coast, the restaurant will take diners on a delicious journey to the Mediterranean with its blend of coastal ease and bright flavors. caesars.com Newcomer Ada’s Wine Bar brings a European corner wine bar flavor to Rampart Boulevard’s upscale dining, retail and lifestyle destination Tivoli Village. With Las Vegas–bred chef James Trees and the LEV Group at the helm, the soon-to-be hotspot offers wines from around the globe along with Mediterranean-inspired shared plates. tivolivillagelv.com Commonwealth’s new Cocktail Club offers a sophisticated vibe and decadent libations for thirsty visitors in the Downtown area on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Cocktail Club transforms the stylish space into a piano bar with guest performers and singers alongside the bar’s popular pianist, Spadoni. Local DJs take over during the later hours. commonwealthlv.com

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t The Cosmopolitan, guests can indulge in cuisine to celebrate the famed resort’s 10th anniversary, and also give back to the Las Vegas community. The hotel’s restaurants and lounges are offering their own commemorative anniversary dishes, cocktails and prix-fixe menus with a portion of the proceeds from each delicious specialty item benefiting the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Foodies can savor specialty dishes including Classic Cheese Fondue at Blue Ribbon, Twenty Vegetable Fried Rice at China Poblano, 5 Spice Roasted Duck at Momofuku, Picci Pasta at Scarpetta, Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos at Beauty & Essex, Gambas al ajillo at Jaleo and the Classic Burger at Holsteins. A new casual eatery by David Chang, Bāng Bar by Momofuku, is making its debut at The Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Urban Food Hall this month. The menu focuses on delicacies like freshly baked bāng bread, chicken wings, spicy eggplant spreads and spit-roasted meats.

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The Legacy Club at Circa

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The Bellagio Resort & Casino is unveiling redesigned guest rooms overlooking its famed Fountains. Inspired by the movement of water, the new Premier King and Queen rooms reveal sleek natural accents, soothing tones and architectural elements. Spacious built-in closets and bespoke bedroom decor are among the top upgrades, along with lavish bathrooms.

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Circa Resort & Casino, which opened in downtown Las Vegas last year, has officially opened its 777-room hotel and rooftop lounge, Legacy Club, found atop the hotel tower on the 60th floor (it’s the city’s tallest structure north of the Strip). The guest rooms and suites are spacious and glamorous. “They say to save the best for last, and when you see our hotel tower and Legacy Club, you’ll see that’s exactly what we did,” said Circa’s CEO, Derek Stevens. “Circa is now home to some of the most stunning hotel rooms and suites in all of the city. Watching Las Vegas light up before your eyes from Legacy Club is one of those ‘wow’ moments you have to experience for yourself.”

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A new queen room at the Bellagio

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Founded by Shiza Shahid, Amir Tehrani and Zach Rosner, Our Place’s nontoxic ceramic kitchenware fits into kitchens of all sizes, while eliminating the need for unnecessary pots and pans that clutter cabinets and precious countertop space. The Los Angeles-based brand’s game-changing Always Pan actually does do it all and has quickly become one of the most coveted pieces of kitchenware–racking up a waitlist of over 60,000. The nonstick, Teflonfree ceramic-coated pan is so popular that even Oprah Winfrey has deemed it one of her Favorite Things. Recently, they released a new red colorway, Heat, after popular demand from last year’s 2020 Lunar New Year Collection. fromourplace.com

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A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH Jewelry designer Emily Faith Goldstein talks about the evolution of her brand, EF Collection, after 10 years in business

os Angeles native Emily Faith Goldstein founded jewelry brand EF Collection seeing a void in the market for 14-karat gold and diamond jewelry at an approachable price. “I wanted to change the way women approach fine jewelry,” says Goldstein of the first product she launched, Diamond Zig Zag Stack rings. “While it was typically something you saved for, I wanted to make it more fun and accessible. Women don’t need to wait for someone to buy them diamonds!” Out of her West Hollywood showroom, Goldstein crafts special, feminine pieces like pavé diamond and enamel heart pendants on chains, diamond bow earrings, signet rings and diamond rainbow charms. We talked to the designer, whose delicate designs are beloved by Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Stone and Angelina Jolie, about the brand a decade in. efcollection.com

What pieces are you loving? Right now, it’s all about the ear game. I love mixing and matching different studs, huggies and ear cuffs to create a fun and unique look. Pre-COVID-19, we hosted many piercing parties and, more recently, private piercing sessions as a fun way to engage with our clients and help them style their EF earrings.

How have you found that customers are shopping for jewelry right now? Our ecommerce business has grown significantly during the pandemic as, more and more, our clients are showing they like the convenience of jewelry delivered right to their door. Fine jewelry is a great, feel-good investment— especially for all those Zoom meetings! What types of products can we expect next? I am pregnant with my first (baby boy!) so there will be lots of personalization, another very popular category for us. Everyone wants something unique and special that represents their family and loved ones. You’ve been very philanthropic during the past year. Please tell me about these initiatives. With the onset of COVID-19, we launched the #EFfort where we partnered with friends of the brand to bring awareness to incredible charities helping our greater community. With a portion of every sale going directly to these organizations, we raised over $50,000 that went directly to Feeding America, No Kid Hungry, Meals on Wheels and Stand Up to Cancer.

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Cassandra Thurswell, founder of Los Angeles-based hair accessory brand Kitsch, has introduced a slew of new must-haves for perfecting beauty and wellness routines at home. From cool-girl hair accessories such as eco-friendly towel scrunchies and patterned hair towels to luxurious sleep items like matching satin pillowcase and eye mask sets, Thurswell stylishly elevates daily self-care experiences. “Growing up in a small town in Wisconsin, I noticed an unaddressed white space in beauty accessories,” says Thurswell. “At a mass level, these products were bulk packed, weren’t exciting to buy and the quality was always compromised. I set out to make beauty accessories that performed like prestige and provided the boutique purchase feeling, while still maintaining a reasonable price point.” mykitsch.com Hermès Beaute’s Rouge Hermès lipstick collection has garnered a cult-like following since its launch last year. This season’s limited-edition collection of vibrant, sunny shades are a chromatic capture of Southern California. The

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German skincare expert Dr. Barbara Sturm was looking for a West Coast home to showcase her beloved Dr. Barbara Sturm Molecular Cosmetics product line and cutting-edge facial treatments when she found the perfect West Hollywood location. The sleek space was designed by German architect Tobias Freytag (who also happens to be Dr. Sturm’s brother) and showcases smooth concrete tables, delicate brass details, a mirrored ceiling, floating light fixtures and floor-to-ceiling windows. “Los Angeles is the most advanced beauty and wellness city in the world,” says Dusseldorf-based Dr. Sturm. “It is a place where new ideas are born, tried and adopted, especially in beauty, health and wellness. L.A. has also become a spiritual second home to me; I met my husband and got married in Los Angeles and have so many wonderful friends here. I simply love to be here.” Spa services that are offered in the three treatment rooms include six facials like the luxurious Super Anti-Aging Facial, famed Instant Glow Facial and Men’s Facial along with light therapy and scalp massages. Dr. Sturm’s less-is-more philosophy is on display here in the interiors as well as in her much-lauded, science-based product line (fans include Gwyneth Paltrow, Bella Hadid and Kate Moss) with bestsellers like her Face Cream, Sun Drops and Hyaluronic Serum.

tri-colored cases, designed by the creative director of Hermès jewelry and shoes, Pierre Hardy, boast three refillable shades (Corail Aqua, Rose Oasis and Beige Ébloui). These radiant, luminous lipsticks, inspired by the laid-back, sunny lifestyle of Los Angeles, are available at the brand’s Rodeo Drive and Costa Mesa boutiques. hermes.com Merit is a new clean makeup brand created by Katherine Power, the CEO of Versed skincare and Who What Wear and the co-founder of wine brand Avaline, who wanted to reimagine luxury beauty by making it clean, well-edited and accessible. When Power had her son, she

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wanted to start using products with cleaner formulas and, as the clean beauty landscape started to grow, she tried a lot of new great products, but always felt like they were being marketed toward a younger customer who was looking for newness (and excess) at every turn. These safe, high-performing makeup products can create a less-ismore polished look in minutes. Merit has eliminated more than 1,300 potentially harmful ingredients like artificial fragrances, parabens, sulfates and phthalates in its hero products like Shade Slick tinted lip oil, Flush Balm cheek color and Day Glow highlighter. meritbeauty.com

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The stylish new Thompson Hollywood Hotel is situated in the heart of the iconic Vinyl District and colorfully illustrates the area’s creative spirit within its walls. With a design-centric interior led by Tara Bernerd & Partners, the 190-room hotel embodies the old-school glamour of its neighborhood, drawing inspiration from nearby cultural landmarks such as the Capitol Records Building and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Developed by Relevant Group, the Thompson Hollywood Hotel features two immersive restaurants, a posh rooftop pool deck and lounge with unparalleled scenic views and a stateof-the-art fitness experience for guests.

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The new Pendry West Hollywood has finally opened on Sunset Boulevard. The luxury hotel features 149 guest rooms and 40 residences designed by Martin Brudnizki. From the lively rooftop pool and bar with creative craft cocktails to restorative treatments at Spa Pendry, the property offers an unrivaled hotel experience. Plus, the food and beverage offerings onsite are managed by Wolfgang Puck. The group has opened two new restaurants, Merois and Ospero, bringing both indoor and al fresco dining to Sunset Boulevard with a thoughtfully designed outdoor terrace with views of downtown Los Angeles. “We will be the destination where distinctive design, immaculate attention to detail and simple sophistication meet a world-class food and beverage program, on an ideal location on the famed Sunset Strip,” says the hotel’s general manager, David Hoffman. “We truly believe our A-list team, unique vision and passion for shaping the guest experience will make our guests feel like they are in the center of life in L.A.” The hospitality brand has also tapped local designer Heidi Merrick to design the modern staff uniforms. pendry.com

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The Beverly Hills Hotel has unveiled a new spa after seven months of extensive refurbishment and redesign by Champalimaud Design. The serene spa features four treatment rooms for body and facial therapies and a nail suite overlooking an adjacent citrus garden. Each of the spacious treatment rooms is covered in a unique wallcovering depicting the vivid flora and fauna of Southern California. This theme continues through to the reception, nail treatment room and relaxation lounge spaces, where the hotel’s signature banana leaf print has been layered into the design of the wallcovering. More than 20 skincare lines will be featured on the spa menu, including fan favorites Natura Bisse, Valmont, UMA and Knesko Skin. dorchestercollection.com

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French luxury jewelry house Davidor has created a dazzling pop-up boutique at Bal Harbour Shops that will transport visitors to a magical world of fine jewelry. Founded in 2012 by David “Davidor” Gusky, a Miami native who is now based in Paris, the brand’s first U.S. pop-up boutique boasts an effortless blend of chic Parisian style and a sophisticated tropical aesthetic. The boutique showcases the signature L’Arc de Davidor Collection, new L’Arc Voyage Collection and a few unique high jewelry pieces. davidor.com

hirty years ago, Marygrace Sexton’s husband, Bobby, a fourth-generation Florida citrus grower, dreamed of producing fresh-squeezed juice but was too busy to pursue it. She was determined to bring her husband’s dream to fruition and launched Natalie’s Juice, a family-operated, women-owned business that produces some of the finest juices on the market. (The brand is named for the Sextons’ daughter Natalie, who is currently the brand’s vice president of marketing.) Thirty years later, the brand produces 20 different juices, all of which are minimally processed and squeezed daily and can be ordered straight to your door via the brand’s website or found in grocery and specialty stores. We spoke to Sexton about the secrets of her success. orchidislandjuice.com

What made you decide to found this brand? The story of Natalie’s begins in an orange grove with me pulling my daughter in a red wagon. I knew the superior qualities of Florida citrus firsthand. Though I had exclusive access to the country’s best citrus, I didn’t have the same access to fresh juice unless I squeezed it myself or purchased it from a roadside stand. With the world’s best fruit at my fingertips,

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I was determined to bring my husband’s idea to fruition and I launched the first batch in 1989. What were the first juices you squeezed? Orange and grapefruit. Soon after, we increased the number of juice extractors from two to seven to include lemon and lime juice. When did you launch the new functional juice line? The Holistics line was inspired by the demand for functional beverages, as consumers have been increasingly using food as a method to improve their overall wellness. The initial line launched with three varieties: Purify (blood orange, grapefruit, dandelion, ginger), Relax (orange, pineapple, chamomile, passion flower) and Resilient (blood orange, elderberry, turmeric, ginger, black pepper), with the newest Aura (blood orange, strawberry, ashwagandha) added last year. What do you love about living in Fort Pierce, Florida? Aside from the access to citrus, I love the warm climate and the ability to ride my bike year-round. Each day, I get up at 5 A.M. and cycle at least 30 miles. My dream is to become a competitive cyclist.

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E AT H E R E N O W . A new dining experience at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach will transport guests to Northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region without ever leaving Miami Beach. Osteria Morini, from the group behind Michelin-starred Marea and Ai Fiori in New York City, features authentic, soulful pasta dishes, high-quality grilled meats and seafood and decadent Italian desserts such as tiramisu and gelato. Savor a delicious meal at the restaurant’s 1,000-squarefoot sun-soaked patio or the warm dining room adorned with pistachiocolored velvet banquettes and floating Italian Murano glass-domed lights. osteriamorini.com

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Brickell restaurant Hutong pairs dramatic décor (35,000 antique bricks from a 1930s Chinese building and columns of stacked Chinese clay roof tiles) with fiery Northern Chinese cuisine (Sichuan king scallops topped with red chile, peanut and sesame, for example) at this Hong Kong chain’s second U.S. location. hutong-miami.com

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ROOM REQUEST . The artfully designed Esmé Miami Beach Hotel offers rich, colorful accommodations adorned with luxurious Bellino linens and custom-designed furnishings so every room and suite feels special. The jewel-toned color palette travels across the hotel’s eight buildings, including its five restaurants and bars. Head up to the buzzy rooftop for a glass of sangria poolside and, later on, settle into Bar Pintxo for an evening of small Spanish-inspired plates and clever gin cocktails. This 145-room South Beach hotel has restored the creative energy of its location’s past with a modern twist. esmehotel.com

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Following the wild success of its New York City restaurant, buzzy Korean steakhouse Côte has brought its award-winning cuisine and luxurious atmosphere to Miami. The restaurant’s spacious interiors were designed by celebrated architecture studio MNDPC and feature two private dining areas, a signature oval-shaped bar and bespoke, state-of-the-art charcoal grills at each of the many tables. Owner Simon Kim wanted the new iteration to reflect the bold spirit of the New York flagship while infusing a distinct Miami flair throughout the space. Côte has earned several James Beard Award nominations and is the only Korean steakhouse in the world to receive a Michelin star three consecutive years in a row. cotemiami.com Wynwood’s pastel-hued eatery is a delicious frozen yogurt and superfood shop. G.l.o.w. serves healthy eats made with organic and sustainably farmed ingredients. Dishes like ahi tuna poke and kung pao cauliflower are served alongside made-to-order specialty frozen yogurt concoctions. All of g.l.o.w.’s profits benefit femalefocused nonprofit organizations like Miami-based Girl Power Rocks, Global G.L.O.W. and Asia Initiatives in an effort to promote women’s and girls’ empowerment across the globe.

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Carbone partners Rich Torrisi, Jeff Zalaznick and Mario Carbone

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ew York City’s retro-glam restaurant Carbone has opened in Miami’s South of Fifth neighborhood, its fourth location worldwide. Global hospitality empire Major Food Group (founded by Jeff Zalaznick, Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi) has expanded its celebrated red sauce-focused menu and brought on interior designer Ken Fulk to design the interiors. “We were looking for a space that made sense for the last couple of years and we finally have found a perfect place,” says Major Food Group co-owner Jeff Zalaznick. “Carbone was made for Miami, and I’m living here full-time now.” Part of the allure of Michelin-starred Carbone in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village is its star-studded clientele, which has included stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, David Beckham, Kate Hudson, Kendall Jenner and Taylor Swift, and the throwback vibe of the space. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant has catered to a well-heeled crowd inside its heated dining structures curbside on Thompson Street. Fulk, who collaborates on almost all of the brand’s new projects, including Sadelle’s at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, has brought Carbone Miami’s interiors to life by drawing inspiration from Carbone New York. “What we love about Ken, particularly for Carbone, is that he’s able to not make cookie-cutter iterations to the concepts,” says co-owner Mario Carbone. “He is able to take the identity of it and make it work for a specific location or city so that it feels indigenous to where it is. The aesthetic here is very much Carbone New York on vacation.” The lush, beachy vibe mirrors the new outpost’s surroundings on Collins Avenue. “It is more tropical, and the color palette changes from blues to greens while still maintaining that theatrical mid-century spirit,” says Carbone. The space was previously home to Upland restaurant. “It’s a magical location in one of the best neighborhoods in Miami Beach,” says Carbone. “Jeff found the location first, and like many of our other projects, this space spoke to him and he knew instantly that this needed to be Carbone.”

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From the eclectic furniture and verdant greenery to ornate chandeliers and custom tuxedos for the staff designed by Zac Posen, no detail has been overlooked. The artwork is always an especially important detail for Carbone and was curated by longtime collaborator Vito Schnabel. “Vito, of course, is bringing the classic pasta paintings by [his father] Julian Schnabel, along with an assorted collection of works by a range of artists from rising star Robert Nava to Gus Van Sant and Harmony Korine,” says Zalaznick. In just 10 years, Major Food Group has pioneered a celebratory style of dining at its New York City restaurants, which include The Grill, The Lobster Club, The Pool, ZZ’s Clam Bar, Dirty French and Santina. The brand boasts 19 stars from The New York Times and three from the Michelin Guide, as well as numerous distinctions from the James

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Beard Foundation. They’ve also successfully opened dining concepts in Las Vegas, Hong Kong and Tel Aviv. Along the way, the brand has forged a partnership with the Robin Hood Foundation, one of New York City’s most important forces in the fight against poverty. The Carbone team has planted roots in Miami with team members, including famed mixologist Thomas Waugh and executive chef Jonah Resnick, making the move down south for the new outpost. “Miami is very much a sister city to New York,” says Carbone. “To bring this restaurant down here felt comfortable and natural and something we’ve always wanted to do. I don’t know if we are filling a missing void in the culinary scene here, necessarily, but I’m

excited to bring our style of fun fine dining to the scene here.” While the ambiance and design elements are signature to the success of Carbone, the food is truly a top priority. With Carbone and executive chef Resnick at the helm, Carbone Miami will offer signature dishes like the rigatoni in vodka sauce, veal chop parmesan and Caesar salad prepared tableside, with a few seasonal items mixed in. “There are a few additions to the raw bar, including a warm stone crab knuckle sandwich,” says Carbone. “We’re also working on a new pasta or two. Chef Stephanie Prida has a few new desserts here including a coconut lime chiffon cake and chocolate hazelnut cake.” carbonemiami.com

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The aesthetic here is very much Carbone New York on vacation.

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Innovative cold-weather clothing brand Mackage has opened a flagship store in SoHo, its fifth retail location. The brand’s newest destination offers men’s, women’s, children’s and footwear collections throughout the 3,400-square-foot space. The landmark 1890 building boasts original architectural details along with several new standout design elements such as a dark, dramatic spiral staircase imported from Italy. Mackage incorporates the finest leather, down and wool materials into its high-quality outerwear, ensuring functionality is always a top priority. To celebrate the new store, Mackage teamed up with a number of local New York artists to present a rotation of artwork on the exterior of the store. mackage.com

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Cult accessories label Loeffler Randall has opened its first store in SoHo housing its shoes, bags, jewelry, accessories and, now, ready-to-wear. The 600-square-foot boutique is designed by architect and interior designer Poonam Khanna, founder of UNIONWORKS, who worked alongside the brand’s founder Jessie Randall and her team. “We know our customers love coming to us directly for the most extensive offering of Loeffler Randall, so having a store is the tangible version of that,” says Randall. “We can service them better with an additional touch point. I see the store not only as a place for selling and discovery, but as a creative laboratory as well.” The New York–based brand was founded by Randall and her husband (now CEO) Brian Murphy 16 years ago. The serene jewel box of a boutique feels calm and warm and design features include curving walls, a built-in sofa under a curved

archway and ripple-fold drapery panels that evoke the label’s iconic, handmade pleats. Plaster walls, natural wood, woven floor coverings and velvet fabrics in vibrant hues add a rich, warm look to the space. “The store design is focused on spatial simplicity and an edited palette that feels calm, warm and concise,” says Randall. “I’m very inspired by natural, raw materials.” loeff lerrandall.com

Five decades after Pierre Balmain opened the first Balmain boutique on Madison Avenue, the Parisian house has returned with a new flagship designed by French architectural agency Studio AMV. “I love New York and I’m fascinated by the city’s one-of-a-kind style and flair,” explains the brand’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing. For Balmain’s return to NYC, Rousteing created two exclusive, limited-edition BBuzz bags and a new home fragrance collaboration with French fragrance house Trudon. balmain.com

FOR MORE ON NEW YORK CITY, VISIT DUJOUR.COM /CITIES Cult-favorite jewelry label The Last Line has opened its first permanent boutique in New York City’s West Village neighborhood. The 800-square-foot jewel box space exudes an understated city-chic elegance and showcases a kaleidoscope of jewelry in whimsical colors, shapes and sizes. “We want to be the last place you ever need to visit for fine jewelry, which is why you see so many options. We have every intention of living up to our name and give our customers the pieces of their dreams,” says the brand’s founder, Shelley Sanders. “I love that with just The Last Line, you could build your ultimate jewelry box.” From rainbow tennis bracelets to emerald ear climbers, diamond twist hoops and zodiac coin charms, all the jewelry embodies a uniquely sophisticated playful edge. The Bleecker Street store features an onsite ear piercer offering piercings in a safe, warm and inviting living room-style area. “The walls are the happiest bright yellow and the jewelry is displayed on colorful busts so you can see it right away and, of course, try it on,” says Sanders. “There are design elements that mirror key jewelry pieces—a rainbow chandelier that was inspired by our rainbow tennis bracelet and flower sconces that reflect the design of our Teddy flower earring.” thisisthelast.com

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ROOM REQUEST . Escape to a serene oasis of luxury and style in a bustling neighborhood at the new Wall Street Hotel in Manhattan. Housed in the historic Tontine Building that dates back to 1794, the 180-room property boasts Frette linens and Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speakers in each room. The hotel’s JF Restaurant is overseen by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser of Dovetail and Nix. preferredhotels.com

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R+Co Bleu, the uptown sister brand to R+Co, has launched from brand co-founder Garren. The couture line comes in four collections color-coded by concern (blue, orange-red, green and purple for essentials, color, repair and moisture and volume, respectively), and each product’s formulation is color-safe, Leaping Bunny–certified, vegan and free of gluten, parabens and sulfates. The jars and bottles are recyclable and completely made of post-consumer recycled materials, and the tubes are made of recyclable sugarcane-derived plastic. The line features shampoos, conditioners, styling and finishing products like Cult Classic Flexible Hairspray, Retroactive Dry Shampoo and Primary Color Shampoo & Conditioner. bleu.randco.com

Renowned skincare expert and aesthetician Vicki Morav has recently opened a new multilevel spa off Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side. Using brands like Biologique Recherche, MBR, Forlle’d, Augustinus Bader and Valmont to bring clients’ skin to its peak potential, Morav tackles each skin concern with a personalized approach and offers clients a complete skincare regimen to suit them. “Most facialists don’t practice deep cleansing during facials anymore,” says Morav. “Everything starts with clean skin. Once that’s done, we specialize in microneedling, radiofrequency, acid peels, lymphatic drainage and microcurrent treatments.” After 30 years in business, Morav decided to create a new, 32,000-square-foot flagship skin clinic as a spacious sanctuary for her clients. Morav worked with Matthew Kelly from MK Dream Design on the design. “I walked into the space and saw the second floor and immediately had a vision,” says Morav. “I saw a room that was bright and beautiful and imagined that it could become an education, lecture, meditation or even an event room. Right away, I was enchanted with the idea of expansion.” vickimorav.com

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Founded by board-certified physician assistant Gabrielle Garritano, Ject is a new medical aesthetics skin clinic with locations in New York City and the Hamptons. After working for years in plastic surgeons’ offices on the Upper East Side, Garritano saw endless streams of patients coming in for Botox and filler but the prices shocked her. She wanted to offer these services at a more reasonable price in a more laidback, yet new and modern environment. “After working in Manhattan in plastic surgery for a decade, I began to see that

these services were only available to the top echelon of society, creating a huge gap in the market,” Garritano explains. “On the other hand, I saw day in and day out that the people who were getting these procedures loved the results and were aging much more gracefully than the people who weren’t getting preventative Botox and filler treatments.” Neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin and fillers like Juvéderm, Restylane and Radiesse are on offer along with treatments like chemical peels, microneedling (using the SkinPen Precision Systems, the only FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market), IPL laser and luxurious facials. The services menu is straightforward and simple, the decor is clean and elevated and the highly trained medical providers are welcoming and knowledgeable. “Getting an injectable is a very intimate experience, whether it is your first time getting Botox or fillers or something else,” she says. “It has been so important for me and my whole team to understand what every single client is experiencing when they walk through the door.” In addition to its West Village location, Ject has just opened a Upper East Side space to service these treatments to uptown clients. jectnyc.com

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Spanish luxury house Loewe’s latest retail space to open on the West Coast perfectly encapsulates the brand’s flair for weaving fashion, art and design together. The 1,500-square-foot boutique at South Coast Plaza showcases the breadth of the brand’s men’s and women’s ready-to-wear and accessories. Pierre Jeanneret chairs upholstered in shocking purple, glass display cases, graphic floor coverings and green tiled walls adorn the space, and creative director Jonathan Anderson has also curated a selection of paintings, sculptures and furniture for the boutique. loewe.com

Lifestyle brand Stoney Clover Lane is rooted in whimsy and self-expression, making it a welcome addition to Newport Beach. From Palm Beach to East Hampton, the brand’s co-founders, Kendall and Libby Glazer, always design their boutiques to mirror the location’s identity. Stoney Clover Lane’s first West Coast brick-and-mortar at the Lido Marina Village flawlessly captures the essence of the area’s laid-back beach culture. The 1,200-square-foot boutique showcases a dreamy pink-and-white color palette, rattan furniture and light fixtures and surfboards hanging on the wall. Customers can shop exclusive merchandise and work with the in-store customization specialist and seamstress to design their dream products. stoneycloverlane.com

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Italian linen wear brand 120% Lino has opened at South Coast Plaza just in time for the warmer months. The fashion label makes clothes fabricated from natural linen and has stores in cities from Nantucket to Palm Beach. With whitewashed wood, white metal furniture and linen accents, the boutiques are truly a reflection of the natural, breathable fabrics they showcase. The boutique sells clothing for men and women as well as a new line of chic accessories from the brand’s collaboration with Italian accessories line Rosantica. 120percento.com

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Fendi’s new men’s boutique at South Coast Plaza boasts natural, tropical design elements like leaf-patterned wallpaper and rattan wall coverings. The 600-square-foot retail space is splashed with pops of bright green and yellow with gold metal accents and striped carpet. Fendi’s Roman heritage is distinctly represented through the brand’s iconic logo on the latest menswear, shoes, bags and leather accessories. fendi.com

For an unforgettable and highly personalized hotel experience, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a must-visit coastal retreat. The newly transformed beachfront property boasts a laid-back Southern California vibe with unbeatable views of the Pacific Ocean, a calming ocean-inspired color palette and access to a private beach club, Monarch Bay Beach Club. With seven dining options across the property, you can opt for elegant coastal cuisine served with dazzling ocean views at AVEO Table + Bar, classic cocktails and American dishes overlooking the first tee of Monarch Beach Golf Links at Club 19 or anything in between. This luxury hotel offers guests effortless sophistication paired with a relaxing SoCal aesthetic.

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The Inn at The Mission San Juan Capistrano, an Autograph Collection property, offers guests four sprawling acres of lush land to explore surrounded by the historic ruins of Mission San Juan Capistrano and the Great Stone Church. With 125 hacienda-style guest rooms, seven luxury suites and three residential-style villas to choose from, this hotel envelopes guests in the rich culture of California. Spanish cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients is on offer at Ysidora Restaurant and Lounge and La Colombe craft coffee at El Café Real. Designed by Los Angeles design firm Kay Lang + Associates, the property celebrates the architecture of old Spain while also offering guests modern and luxurious amenities. marriott.com

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E AT H E R E N O W . A lot has changed since chef Clay Conley left Mandarin Oriental Miami’s Azul restaurant a decade ago to turn Palm Beach’s staid dining scene on its head with restaurants like Buccan, Imoto and Grato. In the meanwhile, Conley earned five James Beard nominations and started a family with his wife and college sweetheart, Averill. Now, Ember Group’s Palm Beach original, Buccan, is celebrating its 10th anniversary of showcasing inventive American classics in a casual setting. A lively bar is always packed and locals come craving the tuna tartare and squid ink pasta. “We are incredibly grateful to our families and our community of friends, neighbors, colleagues and guests for the extraordinary support we still receive a decade after opening our doors,” says Conley. “Their trust and appreciation have provided our culinary team a space to be innovative and allowed us to stay current. It really feels like an intimate and synergistic relationship with our community. It’s been quite an honor.” In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ember Group also started the 501(c)(3) Buccan Provisions in an effort to feed out-of-work and food insecure area residents. “Despite facing some of the most challenging years the industry has ever seen, the support we’ve received from the community and our guests has been incredible,” says Ember Group partner Sam Slattery. “We’ve not only had the opportunity to continue to grow our business, but we’ve had the great privilege of giving back with the establishment of Buccan Provisions.” buccanpalmbeach.com

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RH has launched a new wine program at its restaurants nationwide, including its West Palm Beach location. Offering one of the most expansive by-the-glass lists in town, the program balances luxury with familiarity and features over 60 curated wine selections, 40 of which will be available by the glass. Guests can expect to see pours from esteemed vintners across the United States and Europe such as Perrier-Jouët, Antinori, Silver Oak and Caymus-Suisun—all

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offered by the glass. RH will also launch a selection of rare, limited-production wines by the bottle, which have not previously been available outside of Napa Valley. rh.com Spanning 72 acres of outdoor space with eateries, luxury shopping, art and more, Rosemary Square is thriving. Under the Related Companies umbrella, the mixed-use space has unveiled a number of new endeavors, including 16,000 square feet of restaurants. One of the newest eateries to open in Rosemary Square is Pura Vida, a bright and airy husband-and-wife-run eatery first started in Miami’s colorful South of Fifth neighborhood. The fifth location of Pura Vida serves healthy food made from scratch using high-quality, locally sourced ingredients every single day. With welcoming outdoor seating, this is the perfect spot for a refreshing superfood smoothie or a wild seared ahi tuna bowl with avocado and spicy aioli. puravidamiami.com

With many boutique gyms and fitness studios still closed, SoulCycle made the decision to bring its studio experience outdoors with SoulOutside. The brand was one of the first to launch outside classes and they’re expanding rapidly. Its signature 45-minute indoor cycling classes are now held outside daily, with bikes spaced 6 feet apart. Riders use provided headphones to listen to the heart-pounding tunes. After openings in the Hamptons, New York City, Miami, Northern California and Southern California, Palm Beach is now joining the ranks at The Royal Poinciana. soul-cycle.com

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ROOM REQUEST Named after one of the first Gilded Age mansions in West Palm Beach, The Ben Trovato Estate, The Ben hotel carries a rich history between its walls. The 208-room waterfront hotel has launched a new initiative called The Book Butler in partnership with local bookshop The Palm Beach Book Store. Guests can order a book of their choice from a specially curated in-room menu and it will be hand-delivered shortly thereafter. This spring, The Ben will also unveil new seasonal menus at both onsite restaurants, Proper Grit and rooftop hotspot Spruzzo. Guests can savor new dishes like lobster and truffle mac and cheese and braised wagyu short rib at Proper Grit and enjoy a new all-day menu featuring tuna tartare and flatbreads at Spruzzo. thebenwestpalm.com Spruzzo at The Ben

R E TA I L R E P O R T. “King of Pants” designer Alvin Valley has opened his first permanent Palm Beach boutique at Via Mizner. After successful pop-up stores in Los Angeles and the Hamptons, Valley felt that Palm Beach was an ideal location for a boutique. “I feel at home in Palm Beach,” Valley says. “I am excited to open my second location and be where my clients are. Palm Beach has given me amazing inspiration for my resort collections.” Valley’s beloved pants silhouettes, day-to-evening cocktail dresses and spring separates such as caftans, blouses and skirts are all on offer. alvinvalley.com

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Embrace a healthy and refreshing lifestyle at the Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Situated on Singer Island, the property prioritizes every guest and resident’s personalized wellness journey using eastern wellbeing philosophies and innovative western technology. Amrit founder Dilip Barot and his team of wellness experts use the resort’s 100,000 square feet of space to encourage guests and residents to live healthily. The resort’s two new luxury towers are dubbed Peace and Happiness and feature 155 wellness resort guest rooms and 182 condos. Onsite amenities and treatments include the Aayush Hydrothermal water therapy circuit, indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, an ocean-view demonstration kitchen and plant-centric restaurant, float tank, IV and sound and light therapies, acupuncture and a sophisticated, spa-centered mindfulness and yoga program. amritoceanresort.com

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effortless cohesion between the Lauderdesigned villa and The Colony Hotel, from the coastal color palette to the classic yet contemporary design elements. Aerin Villa Jasmine is one of seven uniquely decorated villas at the property.

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The new 2,100-square-foot Aerin Villa Jasmine at The Colony Hotel has been personally designed by lifestyle entrepreneur Aerin Lauder. Drawing inspiration from her memories of spending years in Palm Beach as a child with her grandmother, Estée Lauder, the villa underwent a complete renovation and redesign to reveal a pastel-hued retreat. “Palm Beach has been an important part of my life since I was a little girl,” says Lauder. “I have beautiful memories of this special place with my family. Being able to design and curate a villa for The Colony Hotel is a dream come true.” Lauder incorporated lighting from her own line, woven rattan furniture by Soane and botanical print fabrics by Colefax & Fowler. There is an

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Housed in a once-dilapidated barn dating to 1876 (comprised of nearly 90 percent whitewashed redwood), the Brion tasting room and production facility was more than four years in the making. Surrounded by 100-year-old olive trees, the bucolic 46-acre property is a harmonious blend of old and new replete with French oak barrels and a gallery-esque tasting room outfitted by designer Ronda Wise (wife of owner Brion Wise.) Sample Brion’s four cabernet sauvignon wines from three appellations al fresco on a lightly shaded patio or venture inside the painstakingly restored barn for a well-edited mix of curiosities and artwork. Special pieces include a pair of oversized canvases by Mexican surrealist artist Armando Martinez, animal-print armchairs, gilded table lamps and a retro, banana-hued rotary telephone. brionwines.com FOR MORE ON SAN FRANCISCO, VISIT DUJOUR.COM/CITIES

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In Healdsburg, winemaker and owner Mike Lucia has opened Rootdown Wine Cellars Tasting Room, a shared tasting room (with Leo Steen Wines) aptly dubbed The Drink. Designed by Lucia’s wife, Jill Shadek, the sleek space—showcasing wines by Rootdown, Cole Ranch and Es Okay Wines—is adorned with a wall mural by artist Naomi Mcleod and tables and benches constructed using reclaimed beams from a nearby winery. “The space was already a very cool space when we moved in, and it has an industrial feel with the exposed brick and vents in the ceiling,” says Shadek. “We were just trying to keep it simple and let the industrial vibe of the space speak for itself.” rootdownwinecellars.com

Husband-and-wife culinary duo Melissa Yanc and Sean McGaughey (she’s a former Food Network baking champ; he’s a chef) have debuted a Healdsburg-based bakery, Quail & Condor, with a seasonal selection of sweet and savory confections. Kumquat and vanilla bean scones, blood orange morning buns, naturally leavened breads like apricot walnut Champagne and oat porridge and sandwiches are on offer. “Sean and I consider it an extension of our home and feel like we are hosting people for breakfast and lunch,” says Yanc. “We are inspired by California, dedicated to hard work and powered by the community.” quailandcondor.com

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AN AUSTRALIAN IN NAPA More than 20 years ago, the team behind celebrated Australian winemaker Penfolds started exploring new terrain/terroir in the Northern Hemisphere, specifically the bountiful soils of California, with an ambition to create a new range of wines. This year, the brand will finally unveil the fruits of its labor (pun intended) with the debut of four new Californian wines. “The wines made in California pay respect to California terroir, yet one thing remains Penfolds’ four new California wines

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The Anchovy Bar, Western Addition’s newest arrival, is operated by the all-star culinary pair Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski (State Bird Provisions and The Progress). The boîte features an inventive menu of beef cheek and bone marrow stew with smoked chili vinegar, cod roe and Mendocino nori butters with steamed potatoes and, of course, anchovies. For dessert, order the caramelized arlettes with shaker Meyer lemon curd and coconut cream.

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MAN OF THE HOUR Inspired by the city’s storied Presidio (a military fort built in 1776 and now a national park), newly opened men’s boutique Mr. Lin is the newest venture by proprietor Betty Lin. With the expertise of local interior designer Eche Martinez and decorative artist Caroline Lizarraga, Lin transformed the dreamy, 1,000-square-foot space (directly adjacent to her beloved women’s store) with vertical-grain ebonized oak cabinets, a custom verre églomisé mirror depicting a quote by French poet and artist Jean Cocteau, a well-appointed bar and walls awash in Benjamin Moore’s Newburyport Blue and hand-painted by Lizarraga with native flora and fauna found in in the Presidio. Ready-to-wear garments range from a Herno storm car coat and an Avant Toi ombré blazer to Harden, a new, made-in-Los Angeles cashmere line. mrlin.com

overtly consistent…the red Penfolds stamp,” says Penfolds’ chief winemaker, Peter Gago. “We will have the Californian sun above and soil beneath, but everything in between will be Penfolds.” The fruit for the four new wines were sourced from vines in regions like Oakville and Rutherford. Grapes were also sourced from Camatta Hills in Paso Robles. The resulting inaugural wines are: 2018 Quantum Bin 98 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2018 Bin 704 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2018 Bin 600 Cabernet Shiraz. “Crossing hemispheres happens to future-proof the brand, but our original motivations were very much embedded in curiosity,” says Penfolds senior winemaker Stephanie Dutton. “We have to ask ourselves what’s next and innovative in the industry and what’s new to us as a team.” The area’s diverse approach to winemaking and growing has its roots in French viticulture. “When we went to check in on these Australian vines in California, one aspect that was important to us was ageability,” says Dutton. “That’s a big part of our DNA, and Napa Valley was a fit with our fine wine portfolio and philosophy. The last thing we wanted to do was land in California and do everything exactly as we do it in Australia,” says Dutton. penfolds.com

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Making aAn empress’ Cameo jewelry appears in French house Chaumet’s spring exhibition

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Portrait of the Empress Joséphine in coronation dress (1763–1814); Malachite cameo jewelry belonging to Empress Joséphine

he story of Marie-Josèphe-Rose Tascher de la Pagerie, later Empress Joséphine Bonaparte, reads like an epic screenplay: She was born in 1763 to an aff luent sugar planting family on the French island of Martinique. At 16, Joséphine was sent across the ocean to France to marry the aristocratic son of a marquis who had a long affair with her aunt. After a less-than-exemplary marriage, Joséphine and her first husband were imprisoned during the Reign of Terror; the latter would lose his head to Madame Guillotine. Upon her release from prison, Joséphine used her charms and remarkable wit to gain security for her two young children. In one of history’s most incredible feats of social climbing, Joséphine worked her way through politicos and generals and eventually met Napoleon, the man who would make her an empress.

During the couple’s rapid ascent up the social and political ladder, Joséphine found herself in an elite circle of Parisian It girls who were propelling the neoclassical style that defined the era. Fashion had never been more political, and it was swiftly being reshaped from the wide court dresses of the ancien régime to the new slender, streamlined silhouette of the Directoire. Nothing said à la Grecque quite as loudly as the cameo and the large, fantastical parures made of glass, precious shells and stones that were a must-have for the one percent. This parure is attributed to the Nitot family, the founders of Chaumet, the empress’ jewelry house of choice. It is carved in lustrous green malachite, Joséphine’s favorite. The rare complete set is comprised of two necklaces, a pair of bracelets, a tiara, a brooch, a pendant and six hairpins. The brooch is believed to be a depiction of the empress herself. That and the large “A” and crown embossed on the exquisite red morocco carrying case lead some experts to believe this was ordered by the empress for her daughter-in-law AugustaAmélie, the Vicereine of the Kingdom of Italy. However, it was not beyond Joséphine’s disposition to wear a cameo of herself. From April 10 to June 12, you can view this parure, as well as other jewelry, paintings and letters focusing on the emperor and empress’s love story in the Joséphine et Napoleon: une histoire (extra)ordinaire exhibition Chaumet is hosting at its recently refurbished Place Vendôme flagship in Paris. chaumet.com

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