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Louis Vuitton Brings Its SAVOIR-FAIRE TO SHELTER ISLAND
Down the hall, the studio also presented the bachelor pad of all bachelor pads. The den-style room was furnished with Louis Vuitton products topping many wish lists. The focal point was a massive pool table embossed with the heritage logo in matte black created with the same craftsmanship behind Louis Vuitton's storied trunks. There were matching billiard sticks and balls to boot. Past the men's den, walk-in closets featured accessories as well as pieces from Louis Vuitton's latest ready-to-wear collections. Descending to the lower level, was an exquisite room dedicated to the new Secretaire Bureau 2.0, a mobile workstation that pays homage to the maison's classic Secretaire Stokowski. Cheering it all, a group of clients gathered over glasses of champagne as a member of the maison displayed even more rare luxury bags to marvel over.The Savoir-Faire studio is just another excellent example of how the maison brings the LV experience to their clients, and what better place to do it than out East? CONTINUES THE BRAND'S TRADITION OF SHOWCASING CRAFTSMANSHIP IN NOTABLE GLOBAL SPACES BY TY GASKINS
his summer, Louis Vuitton transformed a glass estate tucked away on Shelter Island into an immersive "Savoir-Faire" experience for clients and VIP guests to showcase a selection of extraordinary pieces from the maison's most exclusive métiers. The effort continues Louis Vuitton's global tradition of displaying the brand's notable craftsmanship in exquisite spaces. Recent presentations in the US have taken place in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Miami, and like this iteration, they were housed in remarkable modern residences featuring the latest and rarest collections from the maison.Pulling up to the extended gravel driveway, guests emerged from pearly white G Wagons, Rolls Royces, and other luxury vehicles provided by Louis Vuitton that set the mood for what they'd see within the glass walls of the private residence — all-out luxury. "Only the best for our relations," said a member of the brand's VIP clients’ team. Instead of feeling like an exhibition, walking into the three-story property overlooking Shelter Island Sound felt more like entering a friend's home for a very chic luncheon.
Pieces on display throughout the space included curated exotic creations, Objets Nomades furniture and décor, specialty hard-sided and trunk pieces, made-to-order designs, and fine watches and jewelry. The classic LV hard-sided trunks, initially produced for affluent train travel, now served a second life as coffee tables complete with glass tops that complimented an LV Bomboca sofa by the legendary Campana brothers. Signature Louis Vuitton bags like Capucines, Petite Malles, and Twists were staged on surfaces throughout. But these weren't just any sacs du jour — the bags featured rare variations with exotic embellishments like feathers and other decadent materials.
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To celebrate the end of summer season in the Hamptons, GRAZIA USA Editor & Chief Creative Officer Joseph Errico and Fashion Market Editor Shelby Comroe partnered with Tod’s to host an exclusive in-store shopping event. Che bello!
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6 GRAZIA SEPTEMBERUSA 2022 When it comes to state-of-the-art vehicles, there’s one name that stands out amongst the rest: Mercedes-Benz. Over the years, Mercedes has become one of the most well-known luxury vehicle companies. With their sexy designs, commitment to quality and top-notch performance, they’ve truly set industry standards — and this is no different for their latest Followinglaunch.the advancements of electric vehicles, the Mercedes-EQ Formula E Team recently debuted their third collection of eBikes featuring top speed capabilities, digital LCD dashboards, passwordprotected security, phone charging capabilities and 30 percent more battery. The new Formula E model packs 25 percent more torque, while the Silver Arrows dominates the hills with 120km range. If you’re looking for a powerhouse bike, the Silver Arrows Sport delivers 200 percent power increase, now with 500W, and the Championship Edition is a “dual motor, allwheel-drive, 750W rocket-ship,” as described by the three-pointed star company. With eco-conscious designs and top-of-the-line technologies, the n+ Mercedes EQ eBike is truly the year's most luxurious mode of transportation, and a must-have for all Hamptonites looking for the perfect ride for their summers out East. To secure an n+ Mercedes EQ eBike, head online to nplusbikes.com or visit a participating MercedesBenz US dealership.
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GRAZIA USA celebrates the coastal town- inspired collection with an exclusive event
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When one thinks of the perfect summertime dress, Zimmermann comes to top of mind. Fittingly, the Australian luxury label found the perfect home in the Hamptons and just opened its second boutique this summer. The new store resides in the former Southhampton Bank building. Zimmermann tapped interior design company Studio McQualter and drew inspiration from the historic building’s rich heritage while providing a fresh revamp. Splashed with bold and vibrant hues, the interior evokes the sense of a fun-filled summer getaway. There's also a touch of retro charm thanks to chic furniture from the 1940s that sits among artwork created by Australian female artists from down under. “The Southampton store is fresh, optimistic, and welcoming,” says co-founder Nicky Zimmermann. “I love the mix of vintage furniture and Australian touches through our art selection.” When it came to designing this season's collection, Zimmermann was inspired by vintage photographs of glamorous yachting adventures and sun-drenched sailing escapes. “I loved looking at all these gorgeous images from the '50s and '60s of women on idyllic sailing holidays and tried to capture a sense of the simple elegance and holiday glow that came from our references," Zimmermann says. The creative director incorporated "hints of nostalgia" in the collection and designed pieces that could be straight from a Slim Aarons' photo or worn by Grace Kelly in To Catch a Thief Embracing the romance of sailing, Zimmermann’s signature flouncy frocks take center stage, while billowing skirts are anchored by crinoline hems, adding intentionality to movement. Delicate lace, sailboat prints, and dainty ikat florals round out Resort 2023 for a collection that will quench your thirst for ocean waves and summer days. Now open, Zimmermann’s latest location is perched at 25 Main Street, Southhampton, NY 11968 with Resort 2023 coming to stores this October.
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Those who have the chance to pop into the seasonal boutique will have the opportunity to shop Tod's understated signatures, such as the Gommino driving loafer, in addition to an exclusive summer collection that's only available out East. The unique offerings include multicolored raffia sandals and espadrilles, as well as color-blocked raffia shopping totes that add a bit of Italian Rivera style to your Hamptons wardrobe.
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DOM P É RIGNON CRUISES INTO THE HAMPTONS WITH A MICHELIN THREE-STAR CHEF ON BOARD
With an easy, breezy new collection, Zimmermann brings its bohemian-chic style to Southhampton
Beginning at $15,000, packages rise to $30,000 with Takayama’s cuisine. Trips will be available to book through the end of the month. For reservations, email reservations@lesbullesdor.com
This summer, East Hampton was infused with Tod's Italian roots thanks to a pop-up shop at 47 Newton Lane. Decorated with many special touches, including printed wallpaper inspired by the picturesque seaside landscapes of the Italian coastal towns Positano and Portofino, and illustrations by Italian artist Andrea Tarella, the 1,700-square-foot space has offered the perfect backdrop for exploring the line of luxury Italian leather goods.
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Dom Pérignon knows how to party. This summer high-end vintage champagne house joined forces with esteemed chef Masayoshi "Masa" Takayama to offer a top-tier luxury experience aboard an 88-foot Dom Pérignon-customized Sanlorenzo yacht. The Japanese restauranteur, known for his Michelin three-star Manhattan eatery Masa, will prepare an exclusive sushi omakase menu for guests meant to be paired with Dom Pérignon’s vintage sparkling wines including, among others the 2003 Plénitude 2, and the 2008 Rosé. Concocted in the vessel's open kitchen, dishes will feature Japanese ingredients while showcasing Chef Takayama's impressive culinary techniques. Accommodating up to six people, the superyacht is sailing into Sag Harbor and Montauk with dedicated chauffer service to Gurney’s Star Island Marina in Montauk or the Hamptons’ Sag Harbor Marina. The Sanlorenzo will host guests for four hours on the private cruise equipped with specialized butlers, a champagne concierge, and a DJ to get the party started.
If you have seen lots and lots of brightly colored matching sets lately, Suzie Kondi is likely to blame. Since debuting her eponymous line in 2018, the comfy velour tracksuits have become the de facto uniform of laid-back cool kids (the cashmere hats and sweaters are also divine). The Australian-born designer has been spending lots of time out East since opening a boutique in low-key Amagansett.
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The Petry family has owned The Pridwin since 1961, but partnered with Cape Resorts, a management company known for its preservation of historic hospitality properties, on the renovation and operations of the hotel.
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The upper lobby has original wainscotting and hardwood floors, and three chandeliers salvaged from the 1927 dining room. A restored fireplace centers the lounge, decorated with books and vintage ship models rescued from an estate on the island. “We found ways to repurpose many of the classic pieces that have been part of the hotel for so long, including the original wicker furniture in the lounge which so many guests will remember, as well as many of the dining room chairs and even some of the original China,” says Colleen Bashaw, Vice President of Design for Cape Resorts. To really hit the point home, there’s a “history hall” filled with photographs, original property signage, room keys and hotel mementos from the past 95 years. “It’s important to all of us that The Pridwin still feels like somewhere people can ‘return’ to, where they can relive their fond memories while also creating new ones,” Bashaw says. Indulge in some new offerings on the property, like the Pridwin Spa, which offers a full menu of massages, body, and face treatments using OSEA products. Wine and dine at The Terrace, the new main restaurant with an open-air deck featuring American cuisine from executive chef Drew Hiatt, who utilizes local seafood, produce and wines from East End vineyards. There’s also the adjoining Crescent Bar for cocktails and sunset views. And for any locals and longtime patrons who have been thinking about the property’s beloved freshly baked donuts — no need to worry, they’re back too. Sweet! 81 Shore Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964-2009 caperesorts.com/pridwinBYCOLLEENKRATOFIL
New York Pilates. Thankfully they’ve opened in East Hampton and I can ride my bike to class.
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Sitting in the garden at Il Buco Mare talking about our daughter or looking at photos of her. Yes, we’re those people.
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“Amagansett reminds me of Noosa, my hometown in Australia,” Kondi tells GRAZIA Gazette. What else does she love about summers out East? “The amazing beaches and fresh produce.”
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he Pridwin Hotel and Cottages has been a mainstay of the Shelter Island community since it opened in 1927. After a two-year renovation, the property is back in action, and if it initially looks like little has changed, that was precisely the point. “As a historic landmark on Shelter Island, we have sought to preserve the tradition of this exceptional property while enhancing offerings for year-round enjoyment,” Curtis Bashaw, managing partner of Cape Resorts said of the hotel, which celebrated its official ribbon cutting on July 14.
At the Pridwin Hotel, the charming Shelter Island property returns to its roots
Cooking and eating at home with fresh vegetables from Balsam Farm. Best beach? Two Mile Hollow Go-to workout?
Balsam but I do love Reginas at the Sag Harbor Farmers market Saturday mornings. I Iove her fresh watermelon juice!
East End shopping?
A secret beach that I ride my bike to. There’s a hidden path to a private beach - the path is all grown over and it reminds me of the beach tracks at home in Australia where I grew up on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
I am a matcha girl. I love making my own ginger turmeric iced matcha during the summer.
The hotel sits on 10 acres on Crescent Beach overlooking Peconic Bay where guests can enjoy the waterfront views across from the 49room property. There’s swimming in the pool or at the private beach (with full bar and food services). Other activities include biking, paddleboarding, kayaking, tennis, fishing and motorized water sports, providing summer camp staples with a luxurious twist. Adding to the childhood pastime feel, there are 16 private cottages with wood burning fireplaces, kitchenettes and private decks overlooking the water. (Certainly not the bunk beds of our adolescence.) While the main property may have gotten a spruce, details from the hotel’s early days remain intact.
A bike ride to the beach with my girl followed by a beach hang with the whole family. Swimming in the ocean is my panacea. You never regret it.
“Our family could not be more excited for this next chapter of The Pridwin,” says co-owner Glenn Petry. “In Curtis and his team at Cape Resorts we have found kindred spirits dedicated to tradition, community and service.”
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GRAZIA USA This summer, celeb gossip lovers can leave the tabloids at the checkout line thanks to the world’s first-ever all-digital subscription magazine and newsletter: POP LIPS. Dubbed “pop culture for smart people,” POP LIPS aims to disrupt and ultimately replace the traditional weekly entertainment magazine model. Instead of picking up a gossip mag at the supermarket, readers of POP LIPS will find a highly curated collection of gossip, cultural analysis, and exclusive reports, delivered straight to them every week: in their phones, tablets, desktop computers, and email. Emailed directly to subscribers every Friday at 6 AM ET and available thereafter on all digital platforms, the newsletter-first brand will compete with readers of America’s 10 weekly magazines and become the email Hollywood wakes up to. It comes from the minds of some of the industry’s most renowned editors and we can reveal that some juicy scoops are incoming… Weekly, monthly, and annual subscriptions are available. Don’t miss out! PopLips.com Even after 10 years as the quintessential East End hotspot, Montauk Beach House retains its coveted position as the chicest place to stay during the summer. Perfectly perched in the heart of downtown Montauk, the boutique hotel is a mere block away from the area’s most famous surf beaches and it's a short stroll to nearby shops, restaurants, bars, and cafés. Guests, however, may not even want to bothering leaving the 33-room destination since it boasts VIP cabanas to kick back in during the day and fire pits to gather around at night. The property also offers plenty of fun options for activities — pool party anyone? — and delectable eats, including brunch, are always on the menu. Montauk Beach House prides itself on leading the way in supporting local art-driven programs, and renowned Down Syndrome artist Sevy Marie Eicher is set to host a solo show on September 9. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go towards A Walk On Water, a foundation dedicated to empowering children through the experience of surfing. The Montauk Beach House, 55 South Elmwood Avenue, Montauk, thembh.com
In 2021, Marni made a splash by partnering with the seasonal Shelter Island boutique property Sunset Beach Hotel for a “Marnifying” takeover. This year, they returned for another round and perfectly mixed more of the Italian brand’s bright hues with the property’s yellow striped awnings and umbrellas. Marni also put its magic touch throughout the hotel’s indoor areas. Spaces on the ground floor of the hotel were redecorated with fabrics from the Marni archives, as well as furnishings and decorative objects from Marni Markets, a traveling pop-up and online shop that features everything from crochet bags to home accessories, such as patterned pillows, multicolor tables, fruit stands, baskets and more. From magazine racks, sculptures, necklaces, and hats, the Marni Market at the hotel features an ever-changing selection of items, with some exclusive to the outpost. The takeover will be up through the end of summer, so now’s the time to snag some last-minute exclusive finds. Head over to Sunset Beach Hotel at 35 Shore Rd, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965. marni.com, sunsetbeach.fun
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Marni Market bag in orange cube woven material, $160; marni.com; Marni Market beige and black magazine rack, $260; marni.com
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Clockwise from top left: Jessica Wang, Grant Hughes, Sophia Bush Hughes, Dria Murphy, Kit Keenan, Derek Blasberg, Stella Schnabel, Natasha Lyonne, Jemima Kirke, Mark Ronson
PHOTOS COURTESY OF BFA FOR GUCCI rowing up, I was never one of those kids who looked forward to the first day of school. In fact, if I’m being honest, Labor Day has always been my least favorite holiday of the year. To me, the long weekend was always filled with “summertime sadness” — well before Lana Del Rey made that a thing. What I DID look forward to, however, were all the new clothes I would be able to show off come fall. My new look for the season was the silver lining, so it came as no surprise that a career in fashion was soon to follow. Years later, not much has changed. Goodbye long, lazy dinners in Europe; goodbye teaching my pup how to surf the waves; but hello gorgeous new gear just in time for Fashion Week! And if, like me, you get a little weepy at summer’s end, we’ve filled the pages ahead with plenty of things to lure you back into the New York City groove, from the opening of AMAN’s hottest new property on Fifth Avenue to a look back at the halcyon days of both Studio 54 and when the ‘90s supermodels stormed the runways during NYFW. Naturally, we included loads of great new shopping suggestions for fall that are sure to make you want to pack your swimsuit away until winter break. Ah, winter break… now that’s something I have always been able to get behind.
Gucci Goes All Out with Second Annual Hamptons Soirée In honor of its East Hampton boutique, Gucci threw its second annual summer celebration in the Hamptons on July 16. Stylist Elizabeth Saltzman hosted the celebrity-packed party at her family home and attendees included the likes of Christy Turlington, Jemima Kirke, Natasha Lyonne, and Rachel Zoe. Guests played lawn games, enjoyed food and drink from local vendors, and danced the day away on a “G”-covered dance floor to DJ sets by Mark Ronson and Kitty Ca$h.
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Rachel Zoe’s hosting skills are known to be just as exceptional as her fashion and beauty knowledge. In fact, they’re so on point she recently decided to team up with GRAZIA USA and Amanda Kloots to put on a wellness event for her premier shopping destination, CURATEUR, in Los Angeles. The city’s fashionable health-conscious set gathered to celebrate the debut of the first US location of HEIMAT — an exclusive members-only fitness club in Hollywood. Guests enjoyed a panel on wellness, selflove, and self-care hosted by Kloots, Kirsty Godso, pro surfer Bo Stanley, Sweat/ Waterproof jewelry founder Marrin Costello, and IVL Collective founder Emily Jackson. Following the talk, Mother Tongue, a newly unveiled culinary concept helmed by award-winning Michelin-starred chef Michel Mina, hosted a delectable three-course meal. At the evening’s end, guests left with a gift bag filled with wellness goodies from CURATEUR's list of luxury feel-good brands, a copy of GRAZIA USA's summer issue and an exclusive GRAZIA USA tee.
10 GRAZIA SEPTEMBERUSA 2022 St. John Enters a New Era with an Exclusive Shopping Trunk Show in the Hamptons St. John transported its Southern California aesthetic to Sag Harbor for the summer. On July 29, the chic label hosted an exclusive shopping event at Sage and Madison boutique alongside GRAZIA USA, offering a curated experience to celebrate the brand’s Pre-Fall 2022 collection. The event brought out influencer Jenny Cipoletti, card game creator Serena Kerrigan, and Naturium Skin founder Susan Yara as well as beauty guru Chriselle Lim of PHLUR and MAKE’s Carrie Barber. With glasses of chilled Whispering Angel rosé on hand, Beyoncé’s Renaissance played on loop and fashion fans embraced St. John’s impeccable clothing that subtly features youthful elements and gorgeously and gracefully highlights the female silhouette.
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Rachel Zoe's CURATEUR, Amanda Kloots and GRAZIA USA Host an Evening of Wellness in L.A.
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Clockwise from top left: Marissa Stahl, Bo Stanley, Marrin Costello, Emily Jackson, Amanda Kloots, Kirsty Godso, Olivia Lamarre, Alex Georgy, Elizabeth Turner, Rachel Mortenson, and Kara Del Toro
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Madonna Turns Back Time to Celebrate Her New Album with a Disco Extravaganza Pop legend Madonna and Groove master Nile Rogers revived the 70s with a roller disco party at DiscOasis in Central Park to celebrate the release of her new compilation album, FINALLY ENOUGH LOVE: 50 NUMBER ONES. The two reunited for the event and spoke to the audience about making the 1984 hit song "Like A Virgin" together. From behind the DJ booth, Questlove spun some of Madge's greatest hits throughout the night. On the roller rink, the Queen of Pop wheeled and weaved around guests, from Ariana Debose, Jeremy O'Harris and Leigh Lezark to Cristian Siriano, Eric Rutherford, and Steven Klein. Those watching all the fun from the sidelines sipped on "THE QUEEN’S SPRITZ" and "THE MATERIAL GWORLLLLLLLL” — specialty Belvedere Vodka and Perrier cocktails appropriately named after Madonna's recent hit remixcollaborations with Beyoncé and Saucy Santana.
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A native New Yorker, Bernstein has amassed a fan base of over 3 million Instagram followers thanks to her WeGaveWhat.andWeWoreWhatpopularbrandphilanthropicarm,Foundedin2010,thefashionbloggerturnedbusinessmogulisalsoaNewYorkTimesbest-sellingauthorandformerForbes’“30Under30”recipient.
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PURVI PADIA When she isn’t designing breathtaking homes and tablescapes, Padia is focused on helping improve the lives of the 1.5 million orphaned children in India through LION, a subset of UNICEF that she launched in 2018.
IVÁN POL A renowned celebrity facialist and the creator of The Beauty Sandwich®, an innovative noninvasive, nontoxic treatment that elevates the appearance of facial contours, Pol’s clients include some of the world's most beautiful faces including Zoë Kravitz, Cara Delevingne, Lizzo, Salma Hayek, and Karlie Kloss.
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As co-founder and CEO of Cincoro Tequila, Fazzalari oversees the day-to-day activities, including production, marketing and a successful nationwide rollout. Since launching in 2019, Fazzalari has helped the brand sell over 1.5 million bottles of the award-winning tequila. She’s also an active member of the Trust Board of Boston Children’s Hospital and Trustee of Giving | Grousbeck Fazzalari charitable foundation.
LOOKING FORWARD MELISSA WOOD-TEPPERBERG HAS CREATED A WELLNESS PLATFORM AND LIFESTYLE BRAND THAT’S ALL ABOUT MAKING THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL STRONGER Working IT OUT BY COLLEEN KRATOFIL PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEFF THIBODEAU
The wellness guru adds that this practice is “key” because when “you become more present, you engage your mind and body — it’s this connection that leads to significant results.” She believes in it so strongly that she dedicated an entire section to meditations “so you can strengthen the muscles of your mind just as much as you strengthen the muscles in your body.” Wood-Tepperberg’s vocal cords are also getting a workout: Earlier this year she launched a podcast, Move with Heart, to engage with fans in another way. “The feedback from our MWH members and community is something I am forever fueled by. They asked me to start a podcast and I too felt this real need to dive deeper into certain topics I was touching on through our platform and on Instagram,” Wood-Tepperberg says. “The podcast has been such an incredible space for me to explore sharing my voice in a much more raw and unfiltered way and I’m so grateful for that.”
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YOU CAN WORKOUT FOR HOURS A DAY, BUT IF YOU'RE NOT CARVING OUT SPACE TO STRENGTHEN THE MUSCLES IN YOUR MIND, YOU'RE MISSING THE MOST IMPACTFUL COMPONENT OF TRUE LASTING TRANSFORMATION.”
2022 ver the last seven years, Melissa Wood-Tepperberg has created a wellness platform, Melissa Wood Health, that’s inspiring her legion of fans with daily workouts, meditations, and, now, podcast episodes that all center around building a better you — not just a better body. She has a million Instagram followers, a list of celebrity subscribers that includes Keke Palmer, Delilah Belle, Shanina Shaik, and Sara Foster, among others, and her success was even the subject of a case study by Harvard Business School, but before she built her business into what it is today, she was at a very different point in her life. “I was modeling and acting in New York and thought without a doubt that was the career I wanted,” Wood-Tepperberg tells GRAZIA Gazette: Hamptons. “I remember my feelings changed when I spent a weekend completely by myself doing all the things that made me really happy. By the end of that weekend, I made a list of everything I had done and when I read through it, I realized that there was nothing more important to me than feeling good in my body and taking care of myself.” She calls the epiphany a “massive turning point” that led her to sign up for a nutrition program instead of acting classes. “This decision changed the entire trajectory of my life,” she Wood-Tepperbergsays.
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Though she has a lot to juggle running her expanding business, she's learned to depend more on those she trusts to help accomplish her vision. “I’ve discovered that by giving my team the space to take ownership of things that I used to do when it was just me, I have a lot more bandwidth to lean into my creativity and focus on producing new and incredible things for our community,” she says. Life can get incredibly hectic for WoodTepperberg, but she always prioritizes making space for herself daily to find balance. “Even if it's just 5-10 minutes to strengthen my mind and body so I’m able to manage what’s in front of me with more ease,” she notes. While Wood-Tepperberg is “bursting at the seams” to share what’s in store for MHW in the fall, she says the driving force that keeps her motivated is the same thing that made her start it all in 2015. “When everything's said and done, the most important thing to me is coming back to my ‘why.’ The reason why I created MWH in the first place was to help people fully tap into their potential of living a life that feels really good and joyful for them.” And for anyone who isn't quite sure what it is that lights them up? Wood-Tepperberg has sage advice: “Take a little time to unplug so you can look within yourself and really tap into what brings you joy.” After all, if it worked for her, it can work for you, too. melissawoodhealth.com
is now a certified health and wellness coach, meditator, and yoga and Pilates teacher, but she didn’t always have the most balanced health and fitness regimen. “In the past, I had a horrible relationship with myself. I would torture myself in the gym and was extremely restrictive with food. At the time, I thought this approach was the only way for me to achieve results, but in reality, it was just making me incredibly unhappy,” she shares. “Once I became pregnant with my son, I knew I needed to find another way. I didn’t want to bring a child into the world surrounded by that type of energy.” She says she strived to “create a new path” for herself by meditating every day and moving her body in ways that felt good mentally — not just physically.“Istarted to see myself differently and love myself in a way I never had before,” WoodTepperberg says. “The more I began to love and accept who I was, the more joy I felt in all aspects of my life.” Slowly, she began to open up on Instagram about combining yoga and Pilates as well as approaching movement in a more mindful way. “I quickly realized that this practice was more than just about building the body we desire, it was also about building a better and stronger relationship with ourselves,” she says. “I knew at that moment that I had to share this more broadly with others and that was when MWH was Wood-Tepperbergborn.” went from filming herself working out in her living room, DIY-style, to building a membership platform where over 300 workouts are available for $9.99 a month, with new ones published weekly. Each practice, she says, is centered around building a “stronger relationship with“Toyourself.”me,this is the foundation of moving your body in a mindful way,” Wood-Tepperberg explains. “You can work out for hours a day, but if you're not carving out space to strengthen the muscles in your mind, you're missing the most impactful component of true lasting transformation.”
Melissa Wood-Tepperberg’s life changed after she fixed her relationship with herself. BY JEFF THIBODEAU
Almost every workout at MWH starts with a grounding moment. “We are all doing a million things every day, going a mile a minute and it’s important to give ourselves time to quiet the noise,” she says. “I’ve always felt that when you step on the mat and take a deep breath it brings you back to yourself so you can focus your attention on the here and now.”
Melissa Wood-Tepperberg says she's “bursting at the seams” to share what’s in store for Melissa Wood Health in the fall.
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othing evokes the feeling of being at New York Fashion Week quite like the scene from the Sex and the City movie. You know the one. Samantha Jones flies in from L.A. to attend a show with Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York Goldenblatt. As they slip and slide along the snow-covered sidewalk making their way into the tent at Bryant Park, Carrie says the now-famous quote in a voiceover: “Every spring the women of New York leave the foolish choices of their past behind and look forward to the future... This is known as Fashion Week.” COLLAB, AND THE ICON CEMENTS HER STATUS AS A OF BRAND-BUILDING.
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person playing Carrie: Sarah Jessica Parker. Carrie redefined what it meant to be a 30-something woman in the first decade of the 21st century. While Sarah Jessica perfectly captured the zeitgeist of turn-ofthe-millennium New York dating, friendships and careerrelationships balance on screen, she was living quite differently than Carrie off screen. Before filming on the first season of Sex and the City had even begun Sarah Jessica had already settled down in cozy domesticity with husband Matthew Broderick; by season 4 in 2002 the couple had become parents to first child James.
USA Once they find their front row seats and the lights dim and “New York Girls” starts pumping, Carrie memorably comes out of her post-break-up blues and gets rejuvenated by her first love — fashion. “I didn’t know if it was the fashion, or the fact that the four of us were together again, but for the first time in a long time, I felt like myself.”
Twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha, followed in 2009, and the family have since divided their time between their Greenwich Village townhouse and a second home in the tiny village of Kilcar, in rural County Donegal, Ireland, rarely giving interviews and remaining fiercely guarded about their private lives. “I’ve always said one of the reasons we’ve had success is because we don’t talk about our marriage,” she said recently.
—Carrie Bradshaw Invivo Wine all began in 2008 after childhood friends, Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron, merged their backgrounds in marketing and winemaking (respectively), pulled their savings, and maxed out their credit cards to “challenge the status quo” in the world of wine. After developing their first Sauvignon Blanc and initially hand selling it to local shops in New Zealand, they wanted to make a move in the US market and knew just who to tap to help them. IN JESSICA CO-FOUNDERS IN THE
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EVERY SPRING THE WOMEN OF NEW YORK LEAVE THE FOOLISH CHOICES OF THEIR PAST BEHIND AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE FUTURE… THIS IS KNOWN AS FASHION WEEK.”
The year SATC wrapped in 2004 was when Sarah Jessica signed a record-breaking $38 million multi-season contract with the Gap – a move that raised eyebrows, but also cleverly combined the aspirational high-fashion of SATC with the affordability of the mall chain. That was followed in 2005 by her own fragrance line, the Lovely collection.
During this time, she was also capitalizing on her bouncy curls and blowouts she sported as Carrie Bradshaw with a lucrative Garnier haircare deal. In 2014, she found her footing by merging affordability with excellent craftmanship in the creation of her signature shoe brand, SJP. If the Gap contract was clever and the perfume collection a no-brainer, the move into footwear was borderline genius. As Carrie Bradshaw, she had a $40,000 shoe collection (yes, Carrie did the math in an episode when she couldn’t afford her apartment). Now, fans would have a way to follow in her footsteps — literally.
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Leave it to TV’s favorite fashionista and relationship writer to precisely sum up the energy fashion week brings.
It's all a far cry from the ultra-glamorous, chaotic lifestyle of Sarah Jessica’s fictional alter-ego – and a world away from the whirlwind of dating and relationship dilemmas that saw the original TV show followed by two Sex and the City movies, and the current reboot, And Just Like That It would have been easy for the actress, now 57, to be content with the huge success of SATC, but even as the character she portrayed became an icon, in real life Sarah Jessica has spent the 24 years since the show’s debut quietly establishing herself as one of the country’s savviest and most ambitious businesswomen.
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“We identified Sarah Jessica but we didn’t know her personally; we’re just two guys here in New Zealand, but we thought she would be an amazing business partner. So, I reached out to a mutual contact and made a presentation,” Lightbourne says.
The only question is how she fits it all in. Production of the new season of And Just Like That begins in the fall, as well as a reprisal of her role in the sequel to cult comedy classic Hocus Pocus. She also recently returned to Broadway with husband Broderick in a revival of Neil Simon’s comic drama Plaza Suite – the first time the couple had shared a stage together in nearly 30 years.
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As part of the recent inclusion in the TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World list, the magazine described her as “a giant – as a performer, producer and businesswoman.”
When asked if balancing so many jobs ever gets tiring, Sarah Jessica said, “Sometimes. I can't complain.”
“Right from the start she was super excited, hands on, understood how she wanted to be involved,” says Lightbourne. In fact, when they met in New York City to create the label, Sarah Jessica brought along her collection of SJP shoes, and a teal pair inspired the color of the logo. When it was time to taste and create their own vintage of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, “she was probably a little bit nervous, but within minutes she was completely dialed into tasting and picking acidity levels and sweetness. It was quite amazing to see,” Tim explains. They launched Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc in 2019 and the first three vintages all scored an impressive 90+ points and named top 100 wines in the world by Wine Spectator. Next came Invivo X, SJP Rosé, and coming soon to the US is a new range called Sevenly, a 7% low-alcohol wine with fewer calories. They created their fourth Sauvignon Blanc vintage in N.Y.C. this summer, which Sarah Jessica describes as “tropical and has wonderful fresh citrus aromatics with a full and round mouthfeel and long finish.” Sounds like another winner is coming soon! in this country over the last two years alone. This spring, even as she was working on the Invivo Wines blend – and acting as executive producer on And Just Like That – Sarah Jessica announced yet another venture, the book imprint SJP Lit, with independent publisher Zando. The project is certainly less directly related to Carrie… though given the SATC character was, after all, a writer, the ties, though subtle, are there. Zando described the books to be released under the imprint as “sweeping, expansive, thought-provoking, and big-hearted literary and commercial works,” and Sarah Jessica herself added: “I make no secret of my devotion to books, the necessary role they play in my life and my endless admiration for authors and storytellers. So it’s simply a dream come true to have the opportunity to participate in the discovery and support of extraordinary new voices… a task I don’t take lightly and will tend to fiercely.”
“I feel fortunate that I was able to meet Tim and Rob in person after two years apart,” she says – also pointing out that the collaboration is not in name only: She has a real input into the finished wine. “We were looking to build on the quality of our previous vintages and are thrilled with the result. Each of the base wines had great personalities so combining them to create something special took some work at the blending table.” Her partnership with Invivo Wines is just another example of her very smart business acumen and understanding of the market. The collaboration came before a wave of actresses partnered with alcohol brands and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is currently the hottest choice of wine for Americans – nearly one billion glasses have been consumed
What keeps her engaged is her drive for excellence and being able to do something she thoroughly enjoys. “In terms of business, I don’t have the constitution to just let someone else do it and then I look at it. I have to be there deconstructing it, splitting the atom because I just love it,” sheWhensaid.
Sex and the City burst onto our screens in 1998, Sarah Jessica was 33 years old – an age when many actresses begin to feel nervous about the direction their careers might be taking. But if that show was intended as a celebration of women in their 30s and 40s, it has been the decades since she took the role that she has grown into one of the most dynamic and diverse female role models in America today.
29 GRAZIA USA And when Sarah Jessica brought Carrie back for And Just Like That last year, her most famous creation was wearing… her most famous creation. While her royal blue wedding day Manolos made a symbolic reappearance in AJLT, Carrie also sported pairs by SJP, albeit under a fictionalized fashion house.“There is no SJP collection in Carrie’s world; I don’t exist there because that would be too weird for me,” she revealed. “I didn’t want it to look like I was exploiting a business opportunity and HBO either, but as we were approaching my first fitting in May of last year, it became clear that there were still some holes [costume designer] Molly Rogers wanted to fill in terms of the accessories.”Aswellas the flagship New York boutique, SJP now boasts a further nine stand-alone stores worldwide as well as a recently-launched e-commerce website. Shoes, perfume and clothing are all very on-brand for the character –but they are also fine examples of how to leverage artistic recognition into a successful business. “When I became involved in the world of fragrance, for instance, which had a whole new set of roles, which is a ridiculously competitive business, I think I discovered, really much to my surprise, that I connected to business,” she said in 2016. “I connected to margins and profits and what used to seem [like] very complicated conversations to me, all sort of were illuminated and I loved them. I loved being responsible to and for companies. I loved working hard to be deserving of the time and the money that was put into launching a fragrance. I had no idea that I would respond to business that way.” Ever since she was bitten by the business bug, she hasn’t stopped. Her latest venture is a partnership with New Zealand winery Invivo Wines, and the release of an awardwinning Sauvignon Blanc, Invivo X, SJP. Although the actress and Invivo co-founders Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron first collaborated in 2019, the launch of their fourth vintage is also the first in which they came together at the Baccarat Hotel in N.Y.C. to blend the wine in two years, due to COVID-19 restrictions.
And Sarah Jessica herself believes that it is partly her age – and the experience that comes with it – that drives her success.“You want to be the person with the most experience who is a leader or relied upon as a professional, as a friend, as a wife, as a partner,” she says. “That only comes with time spent living.”
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THE TUTU Carrie started and ended the series in tutus, wearing one in the opening credits and again in the dramatic finale moment running through Paris.
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A colorful coat is always a good idea during fashion week, spotted outside Lincoln Center in 2013.
To liven up her embellished LBD, sparkly peep-toe heels are just the thing, seen at the Tracy Reese SpringSummer 2016 show.
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Carrie Bradshaw has worn too many iconic looks to count, but over the years she’s made a few styles her signature.
Party Time Sarah Jessica went with a shimmery tank dress with sheer panels at the hip at Narciso Rodriguez’s Fall 2004 afterparty.
Prim and Proper Demonstrating the perfect hair tuck in a mixed print look at Oscar de la Renta’s Spring/Summer 2011 show.
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After joining Halston in a design role, she attended the Spring 2011 presentation in a coral ruched dress with matching shoes.
It’s the LGD (little gray dress) that launched a thousand mood boards, when Carrie meets the girls for a post-breakup lowdown in the leggy look in season 2.
THE OVERSIZE FUR Carrie wore her tried-and-true fur coat so many times, from the ballpark in season 2 to New Year’s Eve in the first movie (and many more in between), but we’ll never forget when she wears it in the final scene of the series.
The actress toted the Fendi handbag she designed (which supported a good cause) at the brand’s flagship boutique party during NYFW in 2015.
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CARRIE 2.0 And just like that, Carrie’s back in her signature bodycon look wearing Norma Kamali on a date in the reboot.
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Just like the character she made famous in Sex and the City, Sarah Jessica Parker has an affinity for fashion. She isn’t afraid to make a statement with her style, often sporting pieces that could be plucked right from Carrie Bradshaw’s closet. (Considering she’s kept and archived every outfit Carrie has ever worn, she quite literally can swipe her pieces.) Whether or not Carrie influences Sarah Jessica or vice versa, one thing is for certain — when the actress appears at New York Fashion Week, she dresses to impress. Just like Carrie, we don’t see Sarah Jessica at every single show, but she has made memorable appearances over the years to support some of her favorite New York designers. And in true Carrie fashion, Sarah Jessica usually has a statement shoe or fabulous handbag in tow. Here are some of our favorite fashion week looks.
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ew York Fashion Week paves the way for the shows that follow in London, Milan and Paris, but the Big Apple wasn’t first in line until Helmut Lang upended tradition in 1998. The designer snubbed Paris and chose to show his spring collection in New York six weeks ahead of schedule. Other designers followed suit, and the city has set the season’s tone among what’s known as “The Big Four” ever since. Ahead are some of NYFW’s most memorable trends from the past three decades. BY TY GASKINS
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STARSHINING Wunderkind de signer Todd Oldham dazzled the fashion industry with his bold prints and kitschy rainbow styles that supermodels like Tyra Banks and ChristensenHelenarocked.
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The early 2000s marked the rise of celebrities on the catwalk. Channing Tatum walked for Sean John, Lil' Kim modeled for Baby Phat, Caitriona Balfe strutted down Nicole Mill er’s runway, and actress Scarlett Johansson opened the Imitation of Christ show in a look inspired by a young Marilyn Monroe.
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Genre-bending designer Stephen Sprouse gave the 1980s downtown New York aesthetic a high-fashion makeover with his neonand favoritesingerwithfrequentlywiththecollections.graffiti-emblazonedHewasoneoffirstdesignerstoworkatransgendermodel,collaboratingTeriToye,andBlondieDebbieHarrywasamuse.
After ‘80s maximalist styles, designers like Helmut Lang, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs ushered in a new era of chic and sent more minimalist looks down the runway.
GOLDEN GIRLS From the late 1990s into the early 2000s, the shows glowed with gilded gowns from labels such as Ralph Lauren and Richard Tyler.
ON FIRE Once dubbed the “hottest new designer,” native New Yorker Isaac Mizrahi burst onto the scene in 1988, and his many model pals, like Linda Evangelista and Kate Moss, graced his runways.
OH, BABY Anna Sui’s iconic babydoll dress had many iterations, and a replica of the one Naomi Campbell wore is now on display at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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BY MICHAEL KAPLAN UNTOLD STORY OF WHEN THE MUSIC STOPPED AT THE LEGENDARY NEW YORK INSTITUTION.
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Once in the club, customers got so frisky that the balcony was eventually covered in rubber so that sexual fluids could be easily hosed off at night’s end. To celebrate the 50th birthday of Andy Warhol, she says Rubell dumped 800 $1 bills over the lucreobsessed artist’s head. It would later turn out that the sum was recorded as an expense, attributed to Warhol.
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36 GRAZIA SEPTEMBERUSA 2022 isco was over-the-top, outrageous, and drug-drenched — and Studio 54 was a club like no other. Beyond the hallowed doors of the former TV soundstage on a dingy stretch of West 54th Street in Midtown Manhattan, legal and moral boundaries were shattered night after night by the most famous — and possibly most debauched — people on earth. Late 1970s superstars Elton John, Andy Warhol, Truman Capote, Bianca Jagger, and Diana Ross were just a few of the A-listers who counted themselves among the era-defining joint’s elite regulars. No one could ever have imagined the way it all would come crashing down. Now, for the first time ever, those who experienced it firsthand speak to GRAZIA GAZETTE exclusively about what they saw inside the chicest and most legendary nightclub of all time. Studio 54 was a phantasmagorical dreamscape, teetering always between a dream come true and a nightmare. Throughout the course of any given evening, a giant, anthropomorphized crescent moon, with a coke spoon pressed to its nose and eyes flashing red, hovered over the room like a Peruvian-flake deus ex machina. On the dance floor, revelers took their cues and engaged in snorts of their own – often hoovering so-called “party favors” allegedly supplied by club owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager. The costs and recipients of those favors were carefully noted in expense logs that were eventually confiscated by the IRS and scrutinized by the Southern District of New York’s Assistant United States Attorney Peter Sudler. “I was astonished at the [blatantly detailed] record keeping,” he marveled, recalling evidence from a 1979 case against the club owners. “I had never seen that before.” Prior to prosecutors snooping around, though, nocturnal escapades were over the top: Bianca Jagger riding a white horse across the dance floor, fashion designer Valentino Garavani presiding over his own three-ring circus, or Grace Jones doffing her clothes so often that a jaded employee described it as “boring.” Myra Scheer, who served as assistant to both Rubell and Schrager, worked the inner door as a “troubleshooter” as the lucky chosen passed through what she called the “corridor of joy.” She recalled, “Every night was a great night. You were never left wondering where the people were. Nights [inside] started slowly, with tons of people waiting outside to be handpicked.”
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As things later unraveled for the club and its owners – all of whom wound up in jail under various pleas related to income tax evasion – Warhol told New York Magazine of the attribution, “Why would Steve [Rubell] do that? … No wonder people are afraid to go there now.” Just a year earlier, however, Big Apple scenesters were afraid to
“He was angry about being passed over for a promotion.”
“He contacted the IRS and alleged that skimming was going on [i.e. that Studio’s proprietors were reporting only some of their revenues to the IRS as taxable income and keeping the rest without paying taxes],” former Assistant District Attorney Sudler said. “He alleged that there was a second set of books” – along with bags of money and drugs – “kept in the ceiling tiles. Based on that, we got a search warrant.”
“He had a good temperament.” Or maybe not. While a rumor swirled that Moon, now deceased, had tax problems, which led him to report Studio 54 owners Schrager and Rubell to the Internal Revenue Service in exchange for leniency, Sudler makes it sound simpler than that:
GRAZIA USA not go there. Crowds thronged to get in, pushing up against the famous velvet rope, originally placed at the club’s entrance to keep the then-seedy neighborhood’s hookers at bay. Later, of course, the plush barrier became a symbol of nightlife exclusivity.
Warren Beatty, Henry Winkler, and Nile Rodgers were all snubbed at the door. Quaaludes were allegedly handed out like breath mints by Rubell, and some used the chemical inspiration to start their own party outdoors. Supposedly, it was not unheard of for stoned, frustrated strivers to resign themselves to having sex while awaiting entry. “Steve loved giving out Quaaludes; if you told him you didn’t want one, he’d say, ‘Just take a half,’” said former Interview magazine editor Bob Colacello in the documentary Studio 54 Gatekeeper supreme was Marc Benecke, who said that he “fell into the job when I was 18 years old, met Steve and he asked me what I was doing for the summer.” From 1977 until 1980 – the glory days of Studio’s reign –Benecke, now the co-host of the Marc & Myra Show on SiriusXM’s Studio 54 channel with Myra Scheer, ruled as one of the most powerful people in night life. His influence was so substantial he would be walked home with a bodyguard so that he could be protected from disgruntled nobodies who nursed grudges over being rejected. This year marks the 41st anniversary of Studio 54’s last gasp – when nightclub aficionado and fan of 54 Mark Fleishman reopened the glitzy joint after it was shut down earlier in “Studio1981. 54 sucked people in, luring them back night after night,” Fleishman wrote in Inside Studio 54, his memoir of those good old days. Fleishman described that allure as “affecting their personalities and emboldening them to do things they might not otherwise have done.” Back in the late 1970s, the party seemed like it would never end – until a rather anonymous, disgruntled ex-employee by the name of Donald Moon pulled the plug on the debauched proceedings.
Amazingly, the obituary that marked Moon’s 2015 death depicts him laughing and stated, “He loved to talk about his time at Studio 54 and all the amazing people he was fortunate enough
“As far as we knew he was good to work for,” recalled Benecke.
GRAZIA USA to meet.” According to Sudler, Moon wanted nothing in the way of compensation if those amazing people – including investor Jack Dushey, who earned his money in real estate – proved to be guilty of the charges, resulting in remuneration for the government. He only wanted placement in America’s federal witness protection program.Whatever Moon told the IRS must have been convincing. On the morning of December 14, 1978, a reported 31 agents pulled up to the club and banged on its door with a search warrant in hand. Though the raid time was earlier than when Studio 54 employees normally clocked in, somebody – probably a “cleaning man,” according to Sudler – was there to open up. “We tried to conduct the search at the best possible time: when it was closed and nobody was there,” said Sudler. “We wanted to not go in there with a disco scene going on.” Whatever the case, he added, efficiency was of the essence: “We had to move quickly. If you can’t get the evidence, you don’t have a case.” Soon after agents made their way inside, employee Scott Nilsson arrived for his shift. He usually worked nights, manning a spot inside the front of the club, where patrons not lucky enough to be on the guest list – which had a pecking order, with those notated as NFU (No Fuck Ups) at the top – paid their admissions. But, on that day, he was there to help out in the office. An occasional job responsibility of his was counting cash from the previous night. Nilsson got to the club right after the raid began and, along with a dozen or so other employees, was told to wait outside.“Iwas shocked and not shocked,” Nilsson said. “Steve had been talking about how much money Studio was making. And, if anything, I thought they might have been laundering money.”
Rubell told finance columnist Dan Dorfman, in the fall of 1977, “The profits [are] astronomical. Only the mafia does it better.” That was a jaw-dropping statement for several reasons. First, Schrager’s father had the kind of mob ties that earned him a mafia nickname: Max the Jew. Second, he and Rubell were cooking the books in a style that was at least a little bit mafia-esque. What’s more, they were not exactly keeping it a secret. When the reporter, Dorfman, asked about revenues, Rubell replied, “It’s a cash business and you have to worry about the IRS. I don’t want them to know everything.” Clearly, someone with connections to the IRS was reading. Employees did not need to be insiders to know what was going on. “I knew they were exchanging the tapes,” Nilsson said, referring to tapes that tracked how much money went in and out of a given cash register. At some point in the night, said Nilsson, “They would close the register and pull out the money. The first set of tapes was reported and the second set was not.” From Nilsson’s vantage point, things looked dicey, as feds rolled out boxes of records, file cabinets, and books. Standing with other employees, Nilsson wondered whether or not the club would open and could only speculate on what was going down inside. One person who knew was Ian Schrager. He showed up for his day at the office and was surely shocked to see his nocturnal gold mine being raided. Schrager could have done a lot of things at that point but, by strolling into the scene of a raid, he opted for one of the“Idumbest.thought it was unusual that he would walk down the street, see IRS people searching [his place of business] and walk inside,” said Sudler. “I thought it was incredibly stupid.” With the warrant that the authorities had, anything he brought in from the outside was privy to being searched. Inside a briefcase Schrager carried, authorities found five envelopes. Each one contained an ounce of cocaine. The coke was nearly pure. Schrager was arraigned on a complaint of possessing cocaine with intent to distribute. He was sent home after putting up a $50,000 bond, but the white powder was nothing compared to what agents found in the ceiling. As explained in the documentary, Studio 54, records literally pointed out that money was being skimmed because they contained a column with the word “skim.” According to charges, more than $3 million in cash was ultimately seized from inside the ceiling of Studio 54, from a Citibank safe deposit box and from individual home safes. “We found manila envelopes as evidence of a skimming operation,” said Sudler. “They had one for every day. You could see an enormous amount of money not reported. I was surprised at the amount. It was almost 80 percent. Typically, you don’t skim that much.” The situation for Schrager and Rubell got even worse when investment partner Jack Dushey copped a plea. It’s been characterized as a willingness to shoulder blame. Sudler, however, does not see it that way. “He did not take the rap,” said Sudler. “He pled guilty to a felony and testified. In exchange for his testimony, he was granted leniency. He gave it all up. He put a voice on the records.” Lawyer Roy Cohn – the shrewdest, smartest, most wellconnected counsel out there in the late 1970s – and a phalanx of other attorneys worked overtime to resolve Rubell and Schrager's problems. They created legal smoke and mirrors and a blizzard of media. There was even a ham-handed attempt to seek a break by maintaining that the club owners could provide information about Hamilton Jordan, then President Jimmy Carter’s White House Chief of Staff, snorting coke at the club. That gambit backfired and even may have brought enmity from the White House. Bad move. Still, you’d never have known it from how Rubell and Schrager visibly handled the stress. Multiple sources make it clear that they moved forward as if nothing was amiss. The club went through a major renovation – with augmentations to make it competitive against a newly opened Studio-wannabe disco called Xenon, and included a moving bridge inspired by the Broadway play Sweeney Todd. Additionally, new businesses were in the offing.
None of that was to be. By February 1980, avenues of defense and opportunities for resolution were exhausted. Saturday Night Live even parodied their problems, with John Belushi playing a coked-upMeanwhile,Rubell.enemies of the two partners were gloating. Rubell and Schrager copped a plea. They were sentenced to four years apiece, on two counts of income tax evasion, charged with skimming $2.5 million and defrauding the government of some $400,000. Before they left to do their time, though, there was a last blast in the club that they made famous. “My Way” played on the sound system and at least one booster showed up with a tee shirt that read “Free Steve Rubell.” Drugs flowed, the dance floor bumped, Liza Minelli and Diana Ross sang them off from the moveable bridge. Word has it that Ross lost a shoe there that night. Of course, Studio 54’s employees – many of whom soldiered on with their bosses behind bars – lost something much more. “We loved Steve and Ian,” said Rubell and Schrager’s former assistant, Scheer. “It was like Mom and Dad [were leaving]. Freddie, who was Steve’s bodyguard, summed it up best. He said, ‘If there was any way I could go to jail with him, I would.’” The partners were remanded to the Manhattan Correctional Center. Knowing, perhaps, what a couple of pampered New Yorkers would be missing most while behind bars, Sudler took a last shot at gaining some form of cooperation from the pair. “We were investigating other discotheques,” recalled Sudler when being interviewed on the TV show Building NY: NY Stories with Michael Stoler. He arranged a sitdown with Rubell and Schrager – and had it strategically catered. “I ordered a slew of Chinese food,” he revealed. As the scent wafted, “Rubell looked around and asked for some of the food. I said that they had to be part of the team [if they wanted to eat].” By all indications, Rubell and Schrager dined well that night. In the documentary, Schrager insisted, “It isn’t as if we named names. But we would have perjured ourselves if we didn’t answer question about [the other] nightclub owners… They were our enemies.” Rubell and Schrager did their time, got out of jail and transcended their initial success by getting into the hotel business. Following the Studio 54 model – transforming a rundown and abandoned space and making it something mind-blowingly special – they purchased a decrepit West 46th Street and Eighth Avenue dump called the Paramount. The spot was an instant hit that launched their company and transformed the hotel industry, making the overnight business as cool as the nightclub business.
Things were booming in 1989 when Rubell died from hepatitis and septic shock complicated by AIDS. He had been closeted for much of his life, so much so that he told reporter Dorfman a tall tale about an ex-girlfriend breaking up with him over his workaholic ways. Schrager, meanwhile, thrived as hotelier to the fashionable, with properties that have included the Royalton, Mondrian, and Gramercy Park Hotels. He currently heads up the chic Public Hotels brand. In 2017, then President Barack Obama pardoned him for his crimes. The process was helped along through a letter written by the man who put him behind bars, Sudler. “Schrager called and told me he wanted to apply for a pardon,” Sudler told Stoler. “[Schrager] said it’s because he has five children and he wants the pardon so they know he is not just a convicted felon. I wrote a letter based on him having done his time, become a big hotel-success, paid his fine [of $20,000], cooperated.”
Schrager was deep in research mode for a designer jeans line – examining bestsellers from Bloomingdale’s and Fiorucci for ideas that could be co-opted. There was talk of a record label and Benecke looked at a space across the street from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for a proposed Los Angeles offshoot of Studio 54.
Looking back on it all, Scheer can’t help but wonder if everything wound up for the best: “Look at what Steve and Ian did after Studio 54. After getting out of jail, they went way beyond the nightclub business. Studio was just the start.”
Urban OASIS THE AMAN HOSPITALITY BRAND DEBUTS ITS FIRST NYC PROPERTY, BRINGING HIGH-END LUXURY STAYS TO MIDTOWN BY CASEY BRENNAN
“The opening of Aman New York is a milestone moment in the evolution and growth of the Aman brand, cementing our strategy to bring the coveted Aman lifestyle to the world’s greatest urban locations,” company chairman and CEO Vlad Doronin says. Two greats just got even better.
Aman New York, The Crown Building, 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10019; amannewyork.com
Created in partnership with longtime Aman collaborator Jean-Michel Gathy of Kuala Lumpurbased Denniston Architects, no detail has been overlooked with the completion of Aman’s most recent (and priciest) project in a major city, taking the brand to 34 properties worldwide and soon to include Miami Beach in 2024 and Beverly Hills in 2026.
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GRAZIA SEPTEMBERUSA 2022 ore evidence that life is back to normal in the Big Apple: the opening of the stunning Aman New York, which boasts some of the city’s largest — and most luxurious — suites and residences. Located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, the property levels up hospitality and unparalleled service in Midtown Manhattan.
The third U.S. resort in the Aman portfolio — which already includes the picture-perfect and oft-Instagrammed Amangiri in Utah and the chic cowboy ski retreat Amangani in Jackson Hole, Wyoming — Aman New York brings a splash of sophistication to the storied Crown Building. Built in 1921 by Warren & Wetmore, the team behind nearby Grand Central Station and the Helmsley Building, the landmark has been restored and revamped to make way for its newest tenant. Upon entering the Aman New York, guests are transported to the 14th floor and welcomed in a double-height atrium showcasing textured ceilings and muted tones that pay homage to the brand’s minimalist Asian-inspired tranquil aesthetic while considering the energetic NYC streets below.
“Following the success of the multi-award-winning Aman Tokyo, our strategy to bring the coveted Aman lifestyle to urban destinations continues apace,” Aman’s Chairman and CEO Vlad Doronin tells GRAZIA Gazette. “A milestone opening, Aman New York marks our greatest investment into a single destination to date. The hotel introduces an entirely new concept to the city through expansive and unmatched amenities, which propels the brand forward, delivering a guest experience like no other.” Expansive floorplans and functioning fireplaces — both a rarity in New York — enhance some of the 83 guest rooms and suites. The 11 Grand Suites can be configured with additional bedrooms, ideal for families, and feature large-scale murals by Japanese artist Ryoko Adachi that are inspireded by the 15th century masterpiece Pine Trees, one of Japan’s most celebrated works. The pièce de résistance? The Aman Suite, the property’s largest at over 2,000-square feet, overlooks iconic Fifth Avenue and is available with one or two bedrooms. Its open-plan aesthetic works well for longer stays since it includes a kitchenette, wet bar and dedicated office along with a living room and dining room. In the evenings, a massive king bed, steam shower and oval soaking tub deliver on inroom relaxation. For those who really feel at home at Aman New York and want to make it their actual residence, the brand has built 22 private homes, complete with an entrance on 56th Street that’s exclusive to owners. Each unit features state-of-the-art Gaggenau kitchen appliances, heated bathroom floors, rain and stream showers, up to three fireplaces and integrated security; residents also have access to a 24/7 concierge who is there to cater to every need from hard-to-score dinner reservations and childcare to private dinners and cocktail receptions. Added bonus: Aman New York Residence owners will be invited to join the Aman Club as Founders. The Aman Club joins the growing list of private Manhattan members’ clubs in Manhattan and offers access to two club lounges as well as a cigar lounge and wine room along with a select community of discerning members. Guests and residents don’t need to venture far for a night out either: the Aman New York offers multiple dining and drinking options. The 14th-floor wraparound garden terrace has year-round dining while the jazz club features daily live performances and craft cocktails. The Italian restaurant Arva celebrates locally sourced ingredients while Nama is the Aman’s Washoku Japanese-concept eatery with its intimate Omakase bar. The nearly 25,000-square-foot Aman Spa is an urban sanctuary like no other. Set over three floors, the space features a 65-foot pool surrounded by firepits and daybeds, 10 treatment rooms, and fitness facilities with the latest equipment. The two Spa Houses provide guests with a truly memorable wellness experience thanks to a large double treatment facility, sauna and steam rooms, hot and cold plunge pools and an outdoor terrace complete with cabanas, daybeds and fireplaces. Banyan and Hamman rooms are available for specialized treatments and are the ultimate invitation to switch off and decompress after a day away from the hotel.
OvS is publishing its sixth book, Beyond Bold: Inspiration, Collaboration, Evolution, in October, which encompasses their work across private gardens, residential estates, and public landmarks for clients in Southhampton, East Hampton, Sagaponack, The Springs, and Amagansett. They have curated quintessentially Hamptons traits, like private hedges, while maintaining the glory and wonder of nature for an ecofriendly effect.
FORWARD-THINKING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS ARE CREATING WILDLY BEAUTIFUL
So what exactly goes into creating a nature-based landscape?
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OUTDOOR SPACES IN THE HAMPTONS THE NATURAL WAY he perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the gritty city, the Hamptons have a reputation for scenic views and lush greenery. Now with high-end landscape architects leading the way for a more sustainable future, the nature-filled getaway is undergoing a floral facelift. Abundant in native plants and shrubbery, horticulturalists and innovators from the Perfect Earth Project and the firm OEHME, van SWEDEN are forging a more organic path on the East End. Esteemed landscape architect Edwina von Gal founded the non-profit Perfect Earth Project in 2013. Operating out of offices in East Hampton, the organization’s goal is to raise awareness about the detrimental consequences of synthetic chemicals on lawns and gardens. Denouncing harsh fertilizers that are dangerous to humans, animals, and the environment, Perfect Earth Project educates landowners about innovative and natural lawncare techniques; once a garden is free of toxins, synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, the organization dubs it “PRFCT.”
Spearheading this ecofriendly mission is something she loves doing. “It makes me feel so good, and in a world of rampant eco-anxiety, why not share that with everyone I can?”
“The demand for nature-based land care services is growing fast but the conventional landscape industry is not responding quickly enough to meet it,” von Gal tells GRAZIA Gazette: Hamptons. “We are now immersed in developing a major education program to train a new community of land care specialists, and to help landowners better understand what a ‘good’ landscape is.” Her goal is to change the idea that a landscape should be frozen in time, neatly clipped and manicured, and instead can become a place that is vibrant and alive. The garden expert's origin story begins when she was just a child and had to do garden chores. “I never thought it would be something I loved,” von Gal says. “But in my early 20s, I decided to plant a little herb garden in my backyard...in the shade! Gardeners love to learn from, and share, their disasters. From that moment on, I kept learning. Still am.” Creating innovative and organic landscapes for highend clientele that includes fashion designer Calvin Klein, the Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and photographer Cindy Sherman, von Gal established her landscaping company in Manhattan in 1984 and has collaborated with the likes of artist Maya Lin, who is responsible for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. After beginning to travel out East in the late ‘80s, von Gal finally relocated to Sagaponack in 1998. Unexpectedly, a visit to her dentist years later inspired von Gal to establish the Perfect Earth Project. “He asked me where he could get information on how to garden without chemicals,” she explains. “He was worried about the effect of his lawn on his waterfront. I couldn’t find any place offering what he needed, so I just couldn’t resist giving it a try.” Realizing just how dangerous chemicals applied to lawns can be to people, pets and the planet was a big wake up call for von “LandscapeGal. chemicals are connected [to] cancers, autism, nervous system disorders, and endocrine disruption” and “they’re especially harmful to pregnant women and children under 5,” she notes. “Pets are vulnerable, too, since they spend more time in direct contact with lawns, and they can't read those warning signs!” According to von Gal, the typical American landscape uses up to four times more pesticides and fertilizers per square foot than agriculture. “That means for every property we convert, our impact is huge,” she says.OEHME, van SWEDEN is another hub of landscape architects, horticulturalists, designers, and innovative thinkers. The firm was first established by pioneers of the landscaping industry Wolfgang Oehme and James van Sweden in Washington D.C. in 1975. Together, they would create their own signature style known as the New American Garden, which pays homage to the seasonal grandeur of the American meadow. OvS is now led by a second generation of creatives, including Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects (FASLA) Lisa Delplace, Sheila Brady, and Eric Groft.
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von Gal explains that it ideally has less lawn and is primarily made up of native plants. “It maintains all biomass on the property, uses no synthetic chemicals and very few inputs, or products like mulch, brought from off-site,” she says, adding this type of landscape “needs very little watering, and very little pruning, and this translates to a much-reduced carbon footprint, eliminates air water and soil pollution, health benefits, and contributes to biodiversity.”
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BY AARON RASMUSSEN n Aug. 11, 1956, Jackson Pollock sat on a granite boulder and grasped the bare leg his bathing suit-clad mistress, aspiring artist Ruth Kligman, had thrown over his lap as they squinted into the sun and posed for a photo together on his estate in Springs, a hamlet in East Hampton. The seemingly happy moment the camera captured that afternoon — Pollock, his back stooped, flashed an impish grin as his 26-year-old lover beamed and clung to him — belied the drama roiling the life of the alcoholic Abstract Expressionist. Hours after the shutter clicked, Pollock, 44, was dead. JACKSON POLLOCK A SPLASH IN THE WORLD OF ABSTRACT ON THE EAST END.
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Jackson Pollock became famous for the drip paintings he perfected in Springs.
44 GRAZIA SEPTEMBERUSA 2022 Fifteen years earlier, before his boozing, philandering, and bouts of depression took their toll on his personal and professional life, Pollock was on an upswing. In 1941, he met contemporary artist Lenore “Lee” Krasner when she went to his New York City studio and introduced herself. Krasner became Pollock’s most devoted and dogged supporter. She fell in love first with his work, which was a sharp contrast from what she and other avant-garde artists were doing at the time, and then with him. The couple wed in October 1945, and Krasner set into motion a plan to rescue Pollock from himself. She suggested to her new husband they head to the East End and rent a house for the winter, a solution she knew would pry him loose, at least temporarily, from his drinking buddies in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. Jackson grew up in rural Arizona and California and initially resisted returning to a more secluded lifestyle, but he surprised his wife by deciding he wanted to move away from the city full time and purchase a property. With the financial help of socialite art collector Peggy Guggenheim—Pollock’s patron and rumored lover — the newlyweds spent $5,000 on a farmhouse, now known as the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, at 830 SpringsFireplace Road in East Hampton. Krasner’s plan initially seemed to be going better than she could have hoped. In June 1946, Pollock converted a small barn on the property into his studio, where he spread canvases on the floor and approached his artwork from all four sides. During those first few years in the Hamptons, by all accounts Pollock’s most productive, he perfected his signature drip technique. Not coincidentally, his creativity, always hampered by alcohol, was unleashed during a two-year period of sobriety, 1948 to 1950. Artforum later noted Pollock’s drip-painting masterpieces from that clear-headed era, including Autumn Rhythm and Lavender Mist: Number One, 1950, contained some violence but far more “passion, joy, exuberance, ecstasy, delight, gravity, tenderness, suffering, grace, fragility, and, at moments, even charm.”Pollock explained his paintings had a life of their own and he tried to allow them to emerge with minimal guidance. “It is only when I lose contact with the painting that the result is a mess,” he noted. “Otherwise, there is pure harmony, an easy give and take, and the painting comes out well.” Sadly, life imitated art for the man splattering canvases when he returned to the bottle in 1951. His battle with alcoholism lost, Pollock fell out of touch with his creative side, and the work turned stark and colorless. His life turned into the mess he most feared his artwork had the potential to become. He’d gone from drawing inspiration from the watery light and eelgrass marshes outside his studio on Accabonac Creek IT IS ONLY WHEN I LOSE CONTACT WITH THE PAINTING THAT THE RESULT IS A MESS. OTHERWISE, THERE IS HARMONY,PUREAN EASY GIVE AND TAKE, AND THE PAINTING COMES OUT WELL.”
The studio.anpropertybarnconvertedcoupleaontheirintoartists’ The alcoholism.battleaspaintingexpressionist’sabstractslowedhelosthiswithThesplatteredfloor of Pollock’s workspace was revealed during a renovation project in the late 1980s.
45 GRAZIA USA SEPTEMBER 2022 to drowning in drinks at his favorite local Hamptons haunt, Jungle Pete’s, where he was famous not for his artistic genius, but for his violent temper and the chaos he sowed when wasted. By the summer of 1956, Pollock was all but washed up. He had largely abandoned his painting, trading art for alcohol and Krasner for Kligman. Her marriage in shambles, Krasner was tired of her husband’s abusive rants and she could no longer turn a blind eye to her ruined relationship with him — especially after she caught Pollock with his new young lover, Kligman. Krasner decamped to Paris to distance herself from the situation and weigh her options. Kligman moved into the Hamptons farmhouse. The fateful August afternoon in 1956 when Pollock and Kligman posed together for the photograph at his estate, he spent the day like he had on so many others that summer — drunk. Late that evening, he climbed into his Oldsmobile 88 convertible with Kligman and her friend, Edith Metzger, and was driving to a local concert when he flew into a rage, turned the car around and sped back home. “Edith started screaming, ‘Stop the car, let me out!’” Kligman wrote in her 1974 book Love Affair: A Memoir of Jackson Pollock. “He put his foot all the way to the floor. He was speeding wildly.” Pollock lost control of the vehicle as he rounded a corner about a mile from his house. The car cartwheeled and he and his two passengers flew out. Pollack slammed into a tree and died instantly. The car rolled over Metzger, breaking her neck and killing her. Only Kligman survived. Krasner rushed home from Europe to bury her husband. In her later years, Kligman, who passed away in 2010, said she hoped part of her “destiny” would be “to overcome the image of just being the girl sitting on Jackson’s lap” and gain recognition as a talented artist in her own right. Whether that happened or not is debatable. By contrast, as Pollock’s sole heir, Krasner’s destiny turned out to be a continuation of the role she had always played while her husband was alive: championing his work and burnishing his image. But she also took over his beloved barn studio and focused on her own career. In June 1984, she died an accomplished painter at age 75. “I am never free of the past,” Krasner once said. “I have made it crystal clear that I believe the past is part of the present, which becomes part of the future.” And because of her steadfast devotion to a man who arguably didn’t deserve it, the legacy she created for Pollock from their home in the Hamptons lives on.
Lee Krasner was the guiding force behind her husband’s career and legacy.
The studio still sits on the property now known as the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center.
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Summer is inevitably coming to an end, but before we swap our Aperol Spritz for pumpkin spice lattes, Marie-Chantal, Crown Princess of Greece, is sharing what she has on-hand as she soaks up the last few days of the season. Inside the childrenswear designer's Prada Raffia Tote bag, one can find an oh-so adorable fabric swatch from her recent collaboration with interior design company, Schumacher. The mom of five also has her Smythson Wonder Woman notebook on-hand to journal special moments, a water bottle to stay hydrated in the summer sun, her iPhone to keep in touch with her kids, and a few of her favorite beauty products for a quick touch-up throughout the day.
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