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in the digital age,” she says, “[and] to push beyond the time, place, and space limitations of a physical fashion show and reach a wider, more inclusive audience—on their mobile device.” After visiting the Instagram offices, she was inspired by the app’s

“innate capabilities as a visual storytelling platform.” Changing the paradigm of the traditional runway show has been done time and again, but the impact of Nonoo’s choice to build her Spring/Summer 2016 collection specifically for a social media platform

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SPRING FEVER This season’s attention-grabbing styles take bold and bright to new heights.

08 // Full Frontal 22 // letter From the editor-in-ChieF 24 // letter From the Publisher 26 // the list 29 // invited

SCENE 35 // seeinG stars Lupita Nyong’o tops the list of Hollywood actors—and movies— blazing over Broadway this spring.

38 // the unrulY artist Design darling Isaac Mizrahi takes stock of three decades in the fashion fast lane.

39 // Grade rePort Micro-luxe caviar brand Roe redefines distribution of the globe’s most coveted delicacy.

40 // dealer’s ChoiCe Art curator and fashion darling Blair Voltz Clarke breaks ground with a flagship gallery.

The Met Breuer gives Gotham an exclusive look at a dazzling Jean-Michel Basquiat canvas from its inaugural exhibit.

42 // Cool-inarY Forget bustling restaurants— those in the know are asked to be part of off-the-grid culinary clubs.

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SPRING 2016

COOL-INARY In a city that prides itself on exclusivity, private culinary clubs are the dining scene’s next frontier.

44 // GOING DUTCH

covetable 12-piece collection.

The family behind Ketel One celebrates 325 years of craft distilling with a conscience.

62 // IT’S SHOWTIME!

Sondra Radvanovsky is Elizabeth I in the Met’s first-ever staging of Roberto Devereux.

48 // EXHIBIT EAST Now a global art epicenter, China looks forward to a record-breaking iteration of its star fair, Art Basel Hong Kong.

50 // THE GUIDE Gotham’s inside track to the ultimate dining and entertainment in New York City.

STYLE 55 // BRAVA, PRADA Ciao, pop! Prada’s powerful new Spring/Summer collection returns to its subversive roots.

58 // EXTRA CRED The duo behind Public School takes DKNY back to its roots.

59 // SUITED ACE Tommy Hilfiger teams up with tennis superstar Rafael Nadal.

60 // ZAC ATTACK Zac Posen brings his American glamour to Brooks Brothers.

61 // BIJOUX A DEUX Atelier Swarovski partners with Jean Paul Gaultier on a

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64 // BIG CITY BLUES Who knew that blue would once again make it onto eyelids for spring?

65 // TWO FOR THE ROAD Alexander Wang executes flawless victory laps at his two spring shows.

66 // VISUAL REFERENCE This season’s sharpest shades are inspired by eye-catching abstract art.

67 // GOOD THINGS COME… …in exclusive packages. This season, inspired capsule collections make indelible style statements.

68 // HIP-HOP TO IT! The ’90s are back (and better than ever) in Guess’s fab fusion with A$AP Rocky.

69 // MAD ABOUT MADISON Becoming, once again, the Miracle Mile, Madison Avenue is hot with flagship openings and NYC debuts.

70 // THE GUIDE Gotham picks New York’s finest fashion, jewelry, watches, and more!

EXTRA CRED Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne’s debut collection for DKNY embraces the label’s original downtown vibe.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DKNY (CLOTHES); VICTORY CLUB (PANNA COTTA)

46 // ENTER THE QUEEN

Bold colors, patterns, and textures bring all-the-fun-ofthe-fair flair to spring accessories.

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SPRING 2016

FEATURES 74 // Mega Watts The high-voltage star of this spring’s super-movie sequel Divergent: Allegiant, Naomi Watts has been kicking butt on-screen—and off—for 25 years. And winning. By David Hochman Photography by Warwick Saint

80 // spring Fever Bold! Daring! Distinctive! The season’s boundary-breaking trends are making us high! Photography by Bonnie Holland

92 // the Bold and the BeautiFul

MEGA WATTS In a revealing exclusive, two-time-Oscar-nommed Naomi Watts talks the Divergent series, tough breaks in her early H’wood days, and how Meryl Streep keeps her going.

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Mesdames et messieurs! The 2016 Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva unveils the year’s most exquisite watches from the industry’s Swiss masters. By Roberta Naas

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SPRING 2016

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SPACE 97 // TIME KEEPER Architect David Rockwell revamps the iconic Time Hotel with a special focus: keeping New Yorkers on schedule.

100 // ’TIS THE SEASON Fashion veteran Frederique van der Wal brings her handcrafted bouquets to the VIPs of NYC.

101 // MATCH PRINT Akris teams up with Japanese starchitect Sou Fujimoto for a collection to be admired by the fashion- and design-savvy.

102 // NOMAD ABOUT YOU

guest-curated installation make the Cooper Hewitt a must-go this spring.

120 // TUNED IN! 106 // TOTALLY FAB-RIC! This spring, two masterful textile artists pair far-flung sourcing with New York livability.

Dmitriy & Co. is celebrating half a decade of exquisite bespoke furniture.

110 // PAY IT FORwARD Hudson River Park has become shorthand for the winning combo of community investment and private funding.

112 // THE GUIDE

104 // SUPER COOPER

Gotham’s inn-side track to haute hotels for visitors and staycationing city dwellers.

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Get the lowdown on the sub zips that Rihanna and Keith Richards call home.

108 // FIVE YEARS OF FABULOUS!

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on the cover: Naomi Watts Photography by Warwick Saint Styling by Jeanann Williams at The Wall Group

Embroidered dress, Erdem ($3,140). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com. 18k gold Double-Fan earrings ($2,625) and 18k rose-gold pear and marquis diamond split ring ($3,675), Anita Ko. Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; anitako.com. 18k rose-gold Juste un Clou diamond ring, Cartier ($4,000). 767 Fifth Ave., 212-457-3202; cartier.us. 18k rose-gold and pale champagne diamond Zipper band, Eva Fehren ($3,465). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com

photography courtesy of visualhouse (room). on the cover: prop and set design by kerry reardon at raybrownpro.com. furniture and props from prettyprops.com. flowers by l’atelier rouge. hair by chris mcmillan for living proof at solo artists. makeup by tyron machhausen at the wall group. manicure by chanel celebrity manicurist gina viviano using chanel le vernis

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LETTER From THE EDITor-IN-CHIEF

With Blair Voltz Clarke and Nadja Swarovski in Miami at the Nautilus Hotel during Art Basel Miami Beach; at the spectacular new Rainbow Room with Danielle Anderman, Jemilah Afshar, and Tara Rosenblum for the Sculpture Center Benefit Gala; at Barneys New York for breakfast with Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank, who gave me a preview of the procedures people are buzzing about at his Fifth Avenue Dermatology Surgery and Laser Center. below: With tastemaker Danielle Bernstein of We Wore What at the Museum of Feelings curated by Glade.

Establishing a voice for a magazine is somewhat like creating the perfect cocktail party: There must be great guests, inspired drinks and party nibbles, and a supremely great location. Gathering friends and making introductions has caused some to dub me the connector-in-chief. I am passionate about bringing great people together, and, returning to the helm for my first issue of Gotham since 2013, the issue is much like the soirées I love so much: There’s a lot of swish and a whole lot of swirl. With our Spring issue, we are debuting a new format for the magazine—a fresh approach to cracking the code on how we dress, where we dine, and where we dwell. We open with our first section, dubbed Scene. Think of it as a guide to what everyone in New York City is talking about, from Lupita Nyong’o’s Broadway debut in Eclipsed to Roe

caviar and its fan club of NYC tastemakers. Then there’s Style, which, befitting our Spring Fashion issue, is chockfull of some of the biggest newsmakers in the industry, including Zac Posen, Alexander Wang, and the duo behind Public School, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne. Finally, we close the issue with Space, where we dish about how we dwell. Model Frederique van der Wal launches her floral business, David Rockwell revamps the Time Hotel, micro-hood NoMad gets even hotter, and designer Thom Browne curates an exhibition at Cooper Hewitt. If you gathered all of these subjects together, you’d have the perfect cocktail party—so that’s exactly what we did! Enjoy the issue.

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

When a presidential candidate hurled an accusatory phrase involving “New York values,” I was appalled that a learned person could estimate political gain with such a tactic. The responses from the press and our own governor were swift and unequivocal. From a monetary perspective, New York’s economic value is formidable. From a cultural stance, we certainly value our melting-pot status, with 36 percent of the city’s residents born abroad. This city is also enviable due to its preeminent currency: a culture of ability. So what are New York values exactly? I can offer my perspective as the publisher of Gotham, which spent the greater

part of 2015 championing philanthropic causes both large and small. In December, Gotham supported the 29th Annual Miracle on Madison Avenue in partnership with the Madison Avenue Business Improvement District. Our Winter issue’s cover star, Sandra Lee, served as a special ambassador to the event, which was also supported by 80 luxury retailers on Madison Avenue that donated 20 percent of the day’s earnings to The Society of MSK. It was a great example of New York values hard-atwork for the betterment of our neighbors. In this issue, we continue to focus on real estate and public issues. We brought together leaders in the city’s development sector to discuss how New Yorkers

are leading a private initiative to grow Hudson River Park. This effort, coupled with planning envisioned under the Bloomberg administration, will yield breathtaking changes in our enjoyment of the waterfront. The future of urban living is being shaped here and now, and this city is growing even more attractive to the world’s top businesses, as well as to the next generation of talent moving here to pursue “New York values.” New York—here is to a great, unapologetic year in 2016!

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THE LIST SPRING 2016

Michael Chernow

Bill Bratton

Liora Manne

Shahzia Sikander

Jeff Halmos

Danny Meyer

Lela Rose

Roselee Goldberg

Lisa Mayock

Stephen M. Ross

Lynn Lobash

Marin Hopper

Patricia Beranek

Larry Gagosian

Orlando Bloom

Chad Brauze

Lisa Salzer

Andrew Saffir

Mindy Grossman

Gael Greene

Marlon Taylor-Wiles

Leonard Lauder

Michael Huseby

Scott Skey

Stephen Starr

Will Meyer

Dominique Ansel

Jason Bourgoin

Luca Iacovoni

Thomas Hickey

Josh Price

Liz Cohen Hausman

Beri Meric

Justin Smillie

Yoko Ono

John Varvatos

Michael C. Hall

Nicole Oge

Martin Scorsese

Tull Price

George Mendes

Nadja Swarovski

Joseph Ianniello

Will Guidara

David Bowie

Jason Wu

Ravi DeRossi

Karen Robinovitz

Monica Zwirner

Edward Yedid

Jenny Fischbach

Robert Sweet William

Lucy Wallace Eustice

Jessica Hart

Alexandra Lind Rose

Aby Rosen

Joanne Ooi

Ethan Trask

Massimiliano Gioni

Prosper Assouline

Jean-Philip Grobler

Philipp Triebel

Noah Horowitz

Michaela Conlin

Uzo Aduba

Emily Santangelo

Daniel Humm

David Chang

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INVITED Kate Young, Victor Glemaud, and Jen Brill

Sarah Howard and Minnie Mortimer

Rebecca and Megan Lovelll

RH MODERN LAUNCH PARTY Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Young, Max Osterweis, and Charlotte Ronson were among the tastemakers who gathered at RH New York’s sprawling Flatiron gallery for the unveiling of RH Modern, the design house’s new contemporary line. Gary Friedman, chairman and CEO of RH, welcomed the stylish crowd for a first look at the retail concept, which features collaborations with world-renowned designers like Barlas Baylar and Ben Soleimani, along with reissues of classics from Milo Baughman.

Keegan Singh and Camilla Staerk

Gary Friedman and Nina Agdal

Charlotte Ronson and Ali Wise . Guests sipped on Cipriani Bellinis.

RH New York’s Flatiron gallery

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Max Osterweis and Kate Foley

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DJ Kieran Taylor

Antonio and Terricka Cromartie

Kirsten and D’Brickashaw Ferguson

GOTHAM MAGAZINE MEN’S EVENT New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie joined teammates D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Demario Davis for Gotham’s annual Men’s Event at Tender Restaurant and Lounge in Sanctuary Hotel. Guests sipped cocktails from Sobieski Vodka, danced to a set by DJ Kieran Taylor, and enjoyed a fashion preview from Canali. To celebrate the season of giving, attendees who brought donations for the Toys For Tots Foundation were entered in a raffle to win one-of-a-kind prizes like NY Jets tickets, a Game Day Package at Tender Restaurant and Lounge, and a Canali cashmere scarf. Canali outfitted the entrance at Tender Restaurant and Lounge at Sanctuary Hotel with its latest designs.

Glenn Pennell and Samantha Roomey

Tamela and Demario Davis

Robert Khoury, Santo Rosabianca, and Quimari Majette

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Cocktails were provided by Sobieski Vodka.

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Steve Grapstein, Dr. Scarlett Magda, and Wally Zeins

Jed Manocherian, Andy Sabin, Kathy Qian, and Yael Manocherian

Jonathan and Susie Sabin

Dr. Shawn Sabin and Matthew Cortez Colleen Rein and Jill Zarin

The American Museum of Natural History provided a dazzling backdrop for the festivities.

Michael and Linda McCaul

Dick, Lori, and Richie Grasso

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More than 300 industry executives, philanthropists, and friends gathered at the American Museum of Natural History to toast Andy Sabin’s 70th birthday. The beloved philanthropist founded Bridgehampton’s South Fork Natural History Museum in 1988, and has since contributed to countless community and environmental organizations, culminating in the establishment of the Andrew Sabin Family Foundation in 2007. Guests enjoyed a multi-course dinner, music by The Drifters and The Platters, and speeches about Sabin’s steadfast commitment to environmental education.

Carl Samina and Patricia Paladines

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ANDY SABIN’S BIRTHDAY BASH

Sir Ian McKellen and Charlotte Rampling

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45 YEARS PREMIERE

Dara Adler and Isiah Whitlock Jr.

The highly anticipated premiere of Sundance Selects favorite 45 years screened at Landmark Sunshine Cinema at an event hosted by the Cinema Society, Lillet, and NARS. The film’s star, Academy Awards Best Actress nominee Charlotte Rampling, with director Andrew Haigh, introduced the screening before joining guests like Sir Ian McKellen, Lee Radziwill, Gilles Mendel, and Ann Dexter Jones at an after-party at Ladurée.

Andrew Haigh

Daniel Benedict, Gregg Bello, and Kane Manera

The American Museum of Natural History

Leon G. Cooperman Diahann Billings-Burford and Jim Ziolkowski

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Gala guests entered through an art installation created by students from BuildOn.

More than 900 influencers, business leaders, and philanthropists raised a whopping $4.1 million to support service-learning programs in New York City public schools at BuildOn’s annual gala. John M. Angelo, co-founder and CEO of Angelo Gordon & Co., and Leon G. Cooperman, chairman and CEO of Omega Advisors, were honored for their ongoing commitment and outreach on behalf of the Corporate Partnership Program.

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Seeing StarS Lupita NyoNg’o tops the list of hollywood actors—and movies—blazing over broadway this spring.

photography by taili Song roth/CorbiS outline

By Oussama Zahr

Three things typically attract big-screen celebs to the Broadway stage: live-theater thrills, the chance to revisit the craft they love, and good old-fashioned trophy hunting. (If you listen closely enough, you can hear the rustle of Kate Winslet flipping through scripts in search of the Tony-winning vehicle to complete her EGOT.) Lupita Nyong’o falls squarely into the second category. The Academy Award winner and red-carpet dazzler stars as the nameless Girl in Eclipsed (previews begin February 23 at Golden Theatre; eclipsed broadway.com), a play by Walking Dead actress Danai Gurira about a group of women forced into sexual captivity by an abusive rebel leader during Liberia’s civil war. Having first encountered the work in her student days, the Kenyan beauty has leveraged her considerable star power to bring it to Broadway, professing a need to return to

Main attraction: All eyes will be on Lupita Nyong’o when she makes her Broadway debut in Eclipsed, which starts previews in February before opening March 6.

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“I grew up In the ’80s obsessed wIth depeche Mode and new order and the sMIths. so I was really excIted to juMp

her first love, the stage, after the whirlwind of celebrity that threatened to consume her post 12 Years a Slave. While plenty of other A-listers are hitting the boards—Michelle Williams, Forest Whitaker, and Jessica Lange among them (see page 53)—Hollywood is exporting more than just stars to Broadway these days. For the follow-up to his pop-rock smash Spring Awakening, “Barely Breathing” singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik turns to American Psycho (previews begin March 24 at Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre; americanpsycho themusical.com), Bret Easton Ellis’s killing satire of white-collar masculinity, which was adapted into a film by Mary Harron. “I grew up in the ’80s very much obsessed with Depeche Mode and

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New Order and Tears for Fears and The Smiths. So I was really excited to jump into this,” says Sheik, who is using analogue synthesizers and drum machines to create the “completely inorganic” soundworld of the materialistic, sociopathic i-banker immortalized on-screen by Christian Bale. And for a dash of whimsy, pop-song architect Sara Bareilles brings her fresh, incisive balladeering to Waitress (previews begin March 25 at Brooks Atkinson Theatre; waitressthemusical.com), a musical after the Adrienne Shelly movie, with Tony winner Jessie Mueller in the Keri Russell role of a woman who bakes her way out of life’s disappointments. Who says an IMAX is the only way to get up close and personal with the best Tinseltown has to offer?

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American Psycho and Waitress arrive on Broadway after out-of-town tryouts in London and Cambridge, Massachusetts, respectively, and Eclipsed transfers from The Public to the Great White Way on the strength of Lupita Nyong’o’s (left) star power.

photography by Manuel harlan (AmericAn Psycho); JereMy Daniel (WAitress); Joan Marcus (ecliPsed)

Into AmericAn Psycho.” —duncan

SCENE LEGACY Mizrahi Magic (CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT): The shape-shifting designer, shown here in 2013, leveraged his fashion career into theater, TV, and film stints; the final bows at his Spring 1997 show; his sketches for Extreme Kilt, fall 1989, and Elevator Pad Gown, spring 2005.

THE UNRULY ARTIST AS HE PREPS FOR HIS FIRST MUSEUM SHOW, DESIGN DARLING ISAAC MIZRAHI TAKES STOCK OF THREE DECADES IN THE FASHION FAST LANE.

“THE CURATORS CAN’T BELIEVE HOW WELL I REMEMBER DETAILS. EVERY COSTUME I EVER MADE. EVERY TELEVISION SHOW. IT WOULD BE LIKE FORGETTING ONE OF YOUR CHILDREN.” —ISAAC

MIZRAHI

What did you say when the Jewish Museum approached you about a survey? “I was really skeptical. To quote Diana Vreeland, ‘I loathe nostalgia.’” The word “retrospective” doesn’t appear anywhere on the exhibit’s website. “Right. A retrospective means you’re only looking back. I’m making a few new coats for the show, which will be the last part of the exhibit. That’s kind of fun too, because I don’t really make couture anymore.” Can you give us a hint about them? “[The shape is] ovate. It has a kind of a sack quality to it. You know, that’s my favorite thing. I love a sack!” What word comes to mind when you look at your career? “I would say ‘surprise.’ It surprised me how bold and clean my work is.” And a word for the fashion industry in the ’90s? “Extravagance.” “Isaac Mizrahi: An Unruly History,” March 18– August 7 at the Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., 212-423-3200; thejewish museum.org

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON FRANK ROTHENBERG FOR FABRICUT (MIZRAHI); BEBETO MATTHEWS, IMAGE PROVIDED BY AP IMAGES (MODELS); RICHARD GOODBODY, THE JEWISH MUSEUM, NEW YORK (SKETCHES)

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Grade RepoRt Micro-luxe caviar brand Roe bursts onto the scene, redefining distribution of the globe’s Most coveted delicacy.

photography by Jamie beck of ann Street Studio

By Samantha yankS

Caviar has long been exclusive, but Roe is broadening access to high-grade, farmraised American varieties. “We wanted to create a brand that redefined one of the world’s oldest delicacies in a new and fresh way,” asserts cofounder Daniel Landver, who was inspired by the visually simple but complexly flavored black pearls. “We wanted a name that was minimalist, elegant, and we kept coming back to ‘roe.’” The Instagram posts that tastemakers tag them in are as valuable as grams of the product itself. Take jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher (196,000 followers at last count): She topped her homemade baked potato crisps with crème fraîche, chives, and a dollop of Roe; posted the creation; and watched the social-media lovefest begin. And with overnight delivery in New York, it shows no signs of stopping. roecaviar.com

The InsTagram posTs ThaT TasTemakers Tag Them In are as valuable as grams of The producT ITself.

Eggs-quisite! The most luxe of Roe’s pearls—sold in 250-gram increments in custom gift boxes for $550— consistently sells out.

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Dealer’s ChoiCe

left: Fashion and art live in tandem for Blair Voltz Clarke, a devotee of Céline, Prada, and Peter Pilotto. right: Christina Burch’s solo show at Voltz Clarke includes Field of Flowers, 2011.

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After 15 years as an art curator and creator of pop-up art shows in alternative environments, Blair Voltz Clarke firmly put down roots with a gallery space on the Upper East Side. “It is the neighborhood we’ve called home for well over a decade,” she beams. Her gallery is nestled within a ten-block radius of some of her strongest clients, and is easily accessible to the new downtown collectors she’s

beloved by. Her sweet spot is emerging contemporary artists. “For every artist we exhibit,” she says, “they have twenty talented friends looking for representation.” She’s always on the hunt for fresh talent to take home to what she calls “the Voltz Clarke tribe.” Currently, some of her favorite works include neon sculptures from Lisa Schulte, large-scale cityscape photographs from Nancy

Richardson, subtle and serene embossed monotype prints by Spanish artist Jacinto Moros, and of course, floral garland skull paintings by Christina Burch, which are being shown in a solo exhibition at Voltz Clarke starting in February. Says the gallery owner of Burch, “Her work is meticulous and incredibly time sensitive.” Voltz Clarke, 141 E. 62nd St., 2nd Floor, 212-9330291; voltzclarke.com

photography by gregg Delman (Voltz Clarke); Courtesy of Christina burCh (fielD of flowers)

Art curAtor And fAshion dArling Blair Voltz Clar e breAks ground with A flAgship gAllery. By Samantha yankS

photography © the estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat/aDagp, paris/ars, new york 2015

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VIP Access The MeT’s new conTeMporary offshooT gives Gotham an exclusive look aT a dazzling JeanMichel Basquiat canvas froM iTs inaugural exhibiTion. By Erin rilEy

When The Met Breuer opens on March 18, crowds will be buzzing about Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Piscine Versus the Best Hotels, says Kelly Baum, curator of postwar and contemporary art, who helped assemble the opening exhibition, “Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible.” “The Met Breuer’s point of view is intentionally inclusive and comprehensive,” says Baum.

“It’s precisely this perspective that informs [the exhibition]—70 of the 200 objects are from our own collection and span five departments. Each is a case study in works that are literally unfinished and those that aren’t but appear abbreviated, openended, and imperfect. Basquiat’s Piscine is a study in the evocative power of irresolution—

‘a continual build-up of breakdown,’ as artist Robert Smithson once said. With its exposed stretcher bars, irregular joints, and hastily attached photocopies, the work appears to be falling apart at the seams.” “Unfinished: Thoughts Left Visible,” March 18–September 4 at The Met Breuer, 1000 Fifth Ave., 212-5357710; metmuseum.org/ metbreuer

This sneak peek inside The Met Breuer finds the late art-world bad boy Jean-Michel Basquiat attempting to distance himself from the trendy Soho arts scene. He exhibited Piscine Versus the Best Hotels (1982) at the East Village’s legendary Fun Gallery instead.

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A feast for the eyes: Guests at a Victory Club dinner can expect artful touches in both the setting and the meal itself (below).

Cool-Inary Forget bustling restaurants—those in the know are asked to be part oF oFF-the-grid culinary clubs. By Samantha yankS

Twice a month members of the Victory Club, an arts-centric supper club founded by Stephanie Nass (aka Chefanie), gather in galleries, artists’ studios, and museums across Manhattan for private dinners. “We launched to create a community of art and food lovers,” notes Nass, a recent Columbia grad and Silicon Valley veteran who saw a void in the social scene and promptly filled it. Each invitee brings a guest, and friends of friends get to know each other over

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a visual and culinary feast. (A typical luncheon recently occurred at the home and studio of painter Mark Kostabi, whose work hangs at MoMA and enjoys permanent-collection status at the Guggenheim.) Conviviality aside, the main ingredient of the meals is the social reach of the guest list. From Emily Morse (of the culinary-blogger trio @new_fork_city, with 540,000 followers) to the mischevious, hyper-stylish global duo CONTINUED...

PhotograPhy courtesy of Victory club; PhotograPhy by shini Park (@Parkncube) (eggs); Ditte ingemann (@Ditsen) (PorriDge); courtesy of Victory club (asParagus souP)

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Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but for members of #BreakfastClub who receive tableware from L’Objet (far left and below), it’s also the most beautiful. near left: Asparagus soup at a Victory Club dinner is swirled to perfection.

Alexandra and Eric Fairweather (@thefairweathers, 2,500 followers), the media reach of even the smallest, eight-person dinner can exceed 100,000 impressions. Unlike Nass at Victory Club, Elad Yifrach, the founder of L’Objet and the creator of its envy-inducing tabletop items, does not ask members of the #BreakfastClub to apply; he handpicks them himself. A decadent selection of saucers, trays, and espresso cups is delivered to the door of his influential friends with a simple request that they post their morning meals to Instagram. The idea of

the club, says Yifrach, “is to have tastemakers show how they start the day creatively with the most important meal. I wanted to allow creative license to friends and figures I admire and whose styles inspire me.” Since breakfast is often an intimate meal at home, Yifrach believes it should be beautiful. “Even if you are rushing to start the day, it inspires a lovely beginning.” From breakfast to dinner, membership has its privileges in New York City. To apply to Victory Club, visit victoryclubny.com; to purchase L’Objet tableware, visit bergdorf goodman.com.

the main ingredient of the meals is the social reach of the guest list.

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going dutch the holland-based family behind etel one celebrates 325 years of craft distilling with a conscience.

Bar manager Derek Brown and his team at The Underdog in FiDi pay tribute to the Nolet family’s anniversary with Schiedam 325 (pictured), a champagne cocktail featuring Ketel One Vodka, apple brandy, mint syrup, and lemon juice.

Serious Ketel One fans know that the brand’s name comes from the old copper still, Distilleer Ketel 1, in which it was first concocted, but they might be surprised to learn that the company takes its environmental responsibility as seriously as its craft distilling. The Nolet family—led by patriarch Carolus “Carl” Nolet Sr. and his sons, Carl Jr. and Bob—runs its global spirits empire, including the powerhouse vodka, from their ancestral home in Schiedam, Holland, and are fiercely protective of it. They incorporated an air purification system into the distillery’s exhaust system in the 1980s, unveiled a power-generating windmill in 2005, and opened a private underground tunnel to connect the distillery and distribution center in 2007, thus alleviating truck traffic on the streets. Talk about drinking responsibly.

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EntEr thE Queen The formidable Sondra radvanovS y plays hisTory’s mosT famous female monarch in The meT’s firsT-ever sTaging of RobeRto DeveReux.

Crowning glory: Sondra Radvanovsky is pulling off the feat of performing all three heroines in Donizetti’s Tudor Queens trilogy in a single season: Anne Boleyn in Anna Bolena; Mary, Queen of Scots in Maria Stuarda; and now, to cap off the series, the imperious Elizabeth I in Roberto Devereux (shown).

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When Sondra Radvanovsky sweeps onstage as Elizabeth I in the Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Roberto Devereux—the first outing of Donizetti’s hard-to-cast masterpiece in the company’s 136-year history—she’ll be more Judi Dench in Shakespeare in Love than Cate Blanchett in Elizabeth. “She’s at the end of her life. She wants to give up,” says the 46-year-old soprano of Donizetti’s Virgin Queen. “Playing that onstage while singing this dramatic, high-flying music—music that in many ways is contrary to how she’s feeling—is difficult.” Fortunately, Radvanovsky has the skill, fire, and pure volume to tackle the role’s intense demands, all without getting weighted down by the aging sovereign’s voluminous gowns—or the pressure of making history. Says the soprano, “I try not to think about it too much, or else it can make you go crazy!” March 24–April 19, Lincoln Center, 212-7216500; metopera.org

PhotograPhy by Kristian schuller/MetroPolitan oPera

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Face time! Tokyo gallery Take Ninagawa, which has shown at ABHK since the fair’s inception, will this year exhibit photographs from Akira Sato, such as Untitled, c. 1960s. below: Under Adeline Ooi, ABHK has experienced remarkable growth.

Exhibit East now a global art epicenter, china looks forward to a record-breaking iteration of its star fair: art basel Hong ong. by matt stewart

In 2015, Art Basel Hong Kong drew nearly 60,000 visitors to experience works from 233 international galleries. Robust sales were bolstered by standout deals, which included David Zwirner Gallery garnering $2 million for Chris Ofili’s painting Dead Monkey— Sex, Money and Drugs and White Cube selling Damien Hirst’s Black Scalpel Cityscape for $1.2 million. This year promises

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an even bigger, bolder fair (March 24–26) under the leadership of Adeline Ooi, who has spent her first full year as Art Basel’s Director Asia putting some key initiatives in place. “My focus has been one of continuing and deepening [Art Basel’s mission],” says Ooi. “I’m excited by the strength of the lineup. Of the 28 galleries participating for the first time, 18 are from Europe and the United States, but there are

also nine new galleries [from] Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. [And] Selma Feriani Gallery [from Tunisia] is the first African gallery based outside of South Africa to take part in any of the Art Basel shows.” Furthermore, in only its fourth year, ABHK has found remarkable consistency under Ooi’s leadership. “Our reapplication rate was 93 percent, which speaks volumes to the show’s overall

this page: photography © art Basel (ooi); Courtesy of the artist and take ninagawa, tokyo (Untitled). opposite page: image Courtesy of the artist and hanart tZ gallery (traffic Pole); By roBert wedemeyer, Courtesy of the artist and susanne Vielmetter los angeles projeCts (PlUto); Courtesy of the artist and sCai the Bathhouse, tokyo (Mega death)

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Hong Kong’s own Hanart TZ Gallery will display the work of Panamanian-born painter Luis Chan (1905–1995), including Traffic Pole, 1977; Susanne Vielmetter Los Angeles Projects will exhibit California painter Patrick Wilson’s Pluto, 2015; Tatsuo Miyajima’s light installation Mega Death, 1999, dominated the Japan Pavilion during the 48th Venice Biennale, and another of his large-scale works is due at this year’s ABHK.

success,” she says. “For me it is about opening doors and keeping them open with the different sectors and stakeholders in the art world.” One of the most exciting aspects of this year’s fair is the BMW Art of the Journey prize, which awards an artist from the Discovery sector the opportunity to create a year-long itinerary that can take them around the globe. “The BMW Art Journey provides emerging artists with a moving studio,” explains Ooi. “The opportunity to travel, discover, and learn meaningfully engages with the process of an artist’s

development and growth.” Other highlights of the show include the expanded Film sector and noted Japanese sculptor Tatsuo Miyajima’s large-scale light installation Time Waterfall that will grace the exterior of the International Commerce Center, which commissioned the grand work along with ABHK. Still, as every aspect of the fair complements every other, Ooi advises to take it all in. “Be open-minded and ready to make connections,” she says. With so much about to catch the eye, that should be easy advice to follow. artbasel.com/hong-kong

“for me, Art BAsel Hong Kong is ABout opening doors And Keeping tHem open.” —adeline ooi

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scene: THe guide! gotham’s inside track to the ultimate dining and entertainment in new york city

ABC KitChen this Jean-georges Vongerichten restaurant is a magnet for boldface names (even the obamas have stopped by) and downtown creatives who come for an american menu of locally sourced ingredients. 35 E. 18th St., 212-475-5829; abchome.com

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WINE & WISHES 2016 Now in its 13th year, Wine & Wishes has become one of New York’s premier wine events and a major source of fundraising for Make-A-Wish® Metro New York. Presented by Breakthru Beverage Group, Wine & Wishes has raised more than $7 million to make wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. The evening includes exclusive tastings of superb wines from around the world paired with cuisine prepared by some of New York’s premier chefs, silent and live auctions, and decadent desserts, champagne and dessert wines.

For her modern american cuisine, chef anita lo crosses culinary borders, adding asian and French flavors with inventive élan. 13 Barrow St., 212-741-6699; annisarestaurant.com

AquAvit this haute-nordic spot earned two michelin stars last year, making chef emma Bengtsson the second woman in america to receive the accolade. 65 E. 55th St., 212-307-7311; aquavit.org

Blue hill dan Barber’s seasonal tasting menus, sourced from his farm in upstate new york, win raves from city foodies. 75 Washington Pl., 212-539-1776; bluehillfarm.com

Bruno PizzA Justin slojkowski and dave gulino serve up unusual wood-fired pizzas in an

industrial-like space. 204 E. 13th St., 212-598-3080; brunopizzanyc.com

BrushstroKe stunning, seasonal kaiseki is a tribeca fave thanks to david Bouley and chefs from Japan’s top culinary school, the tsuji culinary institute. 30 hudson St., 212-791-3771; davidbouley.com

CAFé Boulud a destination restaurant and neighborhood favorite, daniel Boulud’s café features a heady mélange of flavors from foreign shores. 20 E. 76th St., 212-772-2600; cafeboulud.com

CAsA lever combine a landmark space (lever house), art from übercollector aby rosen, and chef mario danieli’s exquisite milanese fare, and you get a restaurant that continues to rank as one of midtown’s most popular. 390 Park ave., 212-888-2700; casalever.com

emPellón CoCinA this alex stupak space focuses on sophisticated mexican dishes, with an extensive menu of tequila and mezcal. 105 First ave., 212-780-0999; empellon.com

the Four seAsons this haven is where new york’s biggest names come to network, do business, and bask in the glow of their fellow diners’ celebrity wattage. 99 E. 52 St., 212-754-9494; fourseasonsrestaurant.com

GrAmerCy tAvern one of the city’s most beautiful restaurants, gramercy also offers the city’s best service. 42 E. 20th St., 212-477-0777; gramercytavern.com

JeAn-GeorGes mr. Vongerichten serves up haute-modern French fare in a jewel-box setting. 1 Central Park West, 212-299-3900; jean-georgesrestaurant.com

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star chef mark ladner has won raves for his gluten-free pastas—including four stars from the New York times. 85 10th ave., 212-497-8090; delposto.com

chef Jung sik yim helms the first stateside korean restaurant to receive two michelin stars. 2 harrison St., 212-219-0900; jungsik.kr

dirty FrenCh southwestern gallic cooking gets a gotham twist. the Ludlow, 180 Ludlow St., 212254-3000; dirtyfrench.com

lAFAyette this landmark space takes the brass out of the brasserie with “French by way of the côte d’azur” cooking. 380

The King and i the illustrious King Cole Bar within The St. Regis New York has remained an exclusive hideaway since it frst opened in

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regulars). For the frst time, the restaurant’s prime table, table 55, will be open for reservations. guests who reserve the coveted spot beneath the iconic maxfeld Parrish mural will receive exclusive access to a special menu of rare whiskies, expert cocktails, and vintage wines, along with a decadent hidden menu. 2 E. 55th St.,212-350-7155; stregisnewyork.com

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Warm-Weather ready Tapping into New York’s craze for artist-loft-like settings is Mr. Purple, Gerber Group’s newest nightlife venture, which has the city’s chic set focking to the new Hotel Indigo on the Lower East Side. The 3,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor space, conceptualized by international frm Crème Design, celebrates the neighborhood’s culinary favorites—you’ll fnd menu items from Russ & Daughters, 2nd Avenue Deli, Melt Bakery, and Beecher’s Handmade Cheese. 180 Orchard St., 212-237-1790; mrpurplenyc.com

Lafayette St., 212-533-3000; lafayetteny.com

The Lambs CLub Culinary star Geoffrey Zakarian does modern American at its best. 132 W. 44th St., 212-997-5262; thelambsclub.com

LoCanda Verde Andrew Carmellini works classical French technique into family-style Italian dishes. 377 Greenwich St., 212-9253797; locandaverdenyc.com

margaux Hip hotelier Sean MacPherson’s fashionista magnet has a Paris bistro vibe and a stylish Mediterranean menu. Marlton Hotel, 5 W. Eighth St., 212-321-0111; margauxnyc.com

marTa From the team behind Maialino, this buzzy hotel dining room focuses on Roman-style, super-thin pizzas and rustic Italian entrées. Martha Washington Hotel, 29 E. 29th St., 212-6513800; martamanhattan.com

PhotograPhy by Noah Fecks (Mr. PurPle)

masa Acclaimed sushi master Masa Takayama specializes in very pricey omakase dinners at this 26-seat restaurant. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-8239800; masanyc.com

The nomad The casual offshoot of Daniel Humm’s famed Eleven Madison Park does seasonal

American with a modern twist. 1170 Broadway, 347-472-5660; thenomadhotel.com

per se Culinary superstar Thomas Keller takes the tasting menu to luxurious heights at this beautifully appointed spot that overlooks Columbus Circle. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-823-9335; perseny.com

rainboW room Over the years, luminaries like Elizabeth Taylor and Cole Porter have wined, dined, and danced at the 65th-floor restaurant. 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 212-632-5000; rainbowroom.com

red roosTer Chef Marcus Samuelsson works with cooking styles that chart Harlem’s history and his own: Southern, Ethiopian, Swedish, Caribbean, Mexican. 310 Lenox Ave., 212-792-9001; redroosterharlem.com

sanTina Coastal Italian eats, expertly prepared by the Carbone team, are offered in a glass-enclosed space. 820 Washington St., 212-2543000; santinanyc.com

seamore’s The Nolita seafood hotspot from restaurateur Michael Chernow (cofounder of The Meatball Shop) has quickly garnered followers like Karlie Kloss and Leandra Medine.

390 Broome St., 212-7306005; seamores.com

semiLLa Semilla’s hyper-seasonal, veggie-centric prix-fixe menu from Per Se vet José Ramírez-Ruiz was one of 2015’s most buzzed-about openings. 160 Havemeyer St., Brooklyn, 718-782-3474; semillabk.com

The spoTTed pig Star chef April Bloomfield mixes up classic Italian, French, and English cooking at one of the city’s bestknown gastropubs. 314 W. 11th St., 212-620-0393; thespottedpig.com

sushi of gari Manhattanites swoon for chef Masatoshi Sugio’s adventurous tasting menus. 402 E. 78th St., 212-517-5340; sushiofgari.com

upLand Perfectly executed pizzas and robust meat dishes are top of mind at Justin Smillie’s California-cool hotspot. 345 Park Avenue South, 212-686-1006; uplandnyc.com

CREWED HINKLEY YACHTS Barton & Gray Mariners Club will return to New York and their other 9 summer harbors this May, kicking off the season in style during the America’s Cup weekend. Until then members in this private yachting club are enjoying the warm waters of South Florida & the Bahamas. Celebrating their tenth year, B&G continues to raise the bar in what it means to offer the best in boating. Club membership provides unlimited access to a feet of captained Hinckley Yachts in 16 harbors along the east coast. For more information, contact

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With media honchos Dan Abrams and Dave Zinczenko at the helm, it’s no wonder the guest list has included everyone from President Obama to Marisa Tomei. 221 West Broadway, 212-9448378; whitestreetnyc.com

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MUSEUMS AmericAn Folk Art museum “Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection.” Through May 8, 2 Lincoln Square, 212-595-9533; folkartmuseum.org

the Bronx museum oF the Arts

CELEBRATING 0 YEARS OF PAOLA’S ON MANHATTAN’S UPPER EAST SIDE A mainstay of the Carnegie Hill neighborhood, Chef Paola Bottero brings an authentic taste of Rome to Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Celebrated for culinary excellence by The New York Times, this full-every-night local gem is great for lunch or drinks at the bar after shopping Madison Avenue, visiting Museum Mile, or touring Central Park.

“Michelle Stuart: Photographic Works” and “Jill Baroff: In a Grove.” Through May 8, 1040 Grand Concourse, 718-681-6000; bronxmuseum.org

GuGGenheim museum “Peter Fischli and David Weiss: How to Work Better.” Through April 20, 1071 Fifth Ave., 212-423-3575; guggenheim.org

metropolitAn museum oF Art “Vigée Le Brun: Woman Artist in Revolutionary France.” Through May 15, 1000 Fifth Ave., 212-5357710; metmuseum.org

the morGAn liBrAry “Pierre-Jean Mariette and the Art of Collecting Drawings” (through May 1); “Warhol by the Book”

(through May 15); “Wagner’s Ring: Forging an Epic” (through April 17). 225 Madison Ave., 212-6850008; themorgan.org

Whitney museum oF AmericAn Art

museum oF modern Art

3600; whitney.org

“Laura Poitras: Astro Noise.” Through May 1. 99 Gansevoort St., 212-570-

“Marcel Broodthaers.” Through May 15, 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org

GALLERy ShowS

neue GAlerie

eddie mArtinez

“Munch and Expressionism.” Through June 13, 1048 Fifth Ave., 212-628-6200; neuegalerie.org

Through March 5 at MitchellInnes & Nash, 534 W. 26th St., 212-744-7400; miandn. com

neW museum

erró

“Pia Camil: A Pot for a Latch” (through April 17); “Cheryl Donegan: Scenes and Commercials” (through April 10); “Anri Sala: Answer Me” (through April 10). 235 Bowery, 212-219-1222; newmuseum.org

Opens March 4 at Galerie Perrotin, 909 Madison Ave., 212-812-2902; perrotin.com

neW york BotAnicAl GArden

liAm Gillick

“The Orchid Show” (opens February 27); “Antique Garden Furniture Fair” (opens April 29). 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx, 718-817-8700; nybg.org

neW york historicAl society “Maestà: Gaddi’s Triptych Reunited” (through March 20); “The Art and Whimsy of Mo Willems” (opens March 18). 170 Central Park West, 212-873-3400; nyhistory.org

Glenn liGon Opens February 27 at Luhring Associates, 531 W. 24th St., 212-206-9100; luhringaugustine.com

Through March 19 at Casey Kaplan Gallery, 121 W. St., 212-645-7335; caseykaplangallery.com

nicholAs hloBo Opens February 24 at Lehmann Maupin, Chelsea, 536 W. 22nd St., 212-2552923; lehmannmaupin.com

Volker hueller Opens March 17 at 11R Gallery, 195 Chrystie St., 212-982-1930; 11rgallery.com

Authentic Italian Cuisine and Lively Bar 1295 Madison Avenue at 92nd Street paolasrestaurant.com 212.794.1890

Degas, DeconstructeD With his structured compositions and wellknown ballet obsession, edgar Degas is one of impressionism’s most distinctive practitioners. But viewers can see a different side of the artist in MoMA’s “Edgar Degas: A Strange New Beauty.” it’s the frst show in nearly 50 years to display his monotypes, a type of fuid printmaking that forced him into abstraction. March 26–July 24, 11 W. 53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org

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ShakeSpeare in Brooklyn how does the Royal Shakespeare Company mark the quadricentennial of the Bard’s death? With a huge cycle of plays, of course. the troupe takes up residence at the Brooklyn academy of music with Richard II; Henry IV, Part 1; Henry IV, Part 2; and Henry V— tracking the misadventures and eventual rise of Prince hal, with his plus-size, prattle-prone pal Falstaff in tow. March 24–May 1, Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave., 718-636-4100; bam.org

ONSTAGE BROADWAY BlackBird Michelle Williams takes on Jeff Daniels in this harrowing two-person drama directed by Joe Mantello. Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; blackbirdbroadway.com

Bright Star

photography by Keith pattison (shaKespeare)

Steve Martin gets his bluegrass on in a musical cowritten by Edie Brickell. Previews start February 25, Cort Theatre, 138 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; brightstarmusical.com

long day’S Journey into night Speaking of O’Neill, this epic family drama stars Jessica Lange and Gabriel Byrne. Previews start March 31, American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-7191300; roundabouttheatre.org

on your Feet! Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s life story is told through the music that made them famous. Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway, 877-250-2929; onyourfeetmusical.com

OFFBROADWAY

the color PurPle

the Body oF an american

Cynthia Erivo and Jennifer Hudson star in this revival of the 2005 musical. Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 242 W. 45th St., 877-250-2929; colorpurple.com

Dan O’Brien’s Horton Foote Prize–winning play makes its NYC premiere. Through March 20, Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St., 866-811-4111; primarystages.org

hamilton

nathan the WiSe

The first Secretary of the Treasury gets the hip-hop treatment in the runaway hit of the Broadway season. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., 877-250-2929; hamiltonbroadway.com

The spellbinding F. Murray Abraham stars in Classic Stage Company’s production of this 18th-century German drama about religious tolerance. Previews start March 18, 136 E. 13th St., 212-677-4210; classicstage.org

hughie Forest Whitaker makes a high-profile Broadway debut in a Eugene O’Neill classic. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; hughiebroadway.com

old hatS Bill Irwin and David Shiner clown it up in a special return engagement of their winning 2013 show. Through April 3, Signature Theatre, 480 W.

42nd St., 212-244-7529; signaturetheatre.org

Prodigal Son Manhattan Theatre Club presents a new play by John Patrick Shanley (of Doubt fame). Through March 20, New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., 212-581-1212; manhattantheatreclub.com

Smart PeoPle Four Harvard intellectuals tangle over race and class on the eve of Obama’s first election. Through March 6, Second Stage Theatre, 305 W. 43rd St., 212-246-4422; 2st.com

CABARET & STAND-UP gad elmaleh The “French Jerry Seinfeld” holds court at Joe’s Pub with a two-month engagement. Through March 26, 425 Lafayette St., 212-967-7555; publictheater.org

BAR SEINE Bar Seine is located in the Hotel Plaza Athénée and is the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, enjoy a quiet drink, or entertain a client. Onyx sconces, leather foors, red velvet curtains, and seductive amber lighting lend the bar the atmosphere of an exotic retreat, while the menu features inventive variations on classic drinks and a curated wine list. Bar Seine serves Afternoon Tea daily from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Paulo Szot The charming, classicallytrained Tony winner comes to 54 Below for six shows. April 5–9, 254 W. 54th St., 646-476-3551; 54below.com

37 E 64th Street (212) 606-4600 www.plaza-athenee.com

rita WilSon The actress-turned-singer brings her California sound back to Café Carlyle. February 23–March 5, 35 E. 76th St., 212-744-1600; rosewoodhotels.com/en/ the-carlyle-new-york

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BRAVA, PRADA CIAO, POP! PRADA’S POWERFUL NEW SPRING/SUMMER COLLECTION RETURNS TO ITS SUBVERSIVE ROOTS.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PRADA (BACKSTAGE AND RUNWAY); VICTOR VIRGILE/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES (MIUCCIA PRADA)

BY LYDIA GORDON

Unlike many designers today, Miuccia Prada, 66, works purely from her own aesthetic, alighting on whichever motifs grab her attention and waiting for the industry to catch up. In her Spring/Summer 2016 collection—one she has declared “post-modest, post-industrialist, and post-Pop”—she reprises rabbits and rockets on charming silk blouses. “I was trying to analyze the concept between honesty, humanity, and simplicity, compared with the necessity of being bold, aggressive, and loud,” she explained backstage at its runway debut. The women’s ready-towear designs are a return to her roots, reviving Prada tropes: intarsia V-neck wool tanks and starched organza skirts with matching jackets. Also in organza are graphic frocks in 1920s flapper styles, striped leather blazers, and boxy suede car coats. And the handbags! Structured, top-handled

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT:

Fresh, fun iterations of the iconic Inside bag accented the Prada Donna Resort 2016 collection; five looks from the “post-Pop” Spring/Summer 2016 line; Miuccia Prada at the Miu Miu ready-to-wear show in Paris last year.

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Prada’s women’s store enjoys pride of place at the heart of the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. right and below: Backstage glimpses of Prada’s Donna Resort 2016 and Uomo Spring 2016 collections.

“By definition, good taste is horriBle taste.” —miuccia prada

lady purses; steroidal hardware and chains thick enough for tugboats; and the continuing evolution of the Inside bag. That “Mrs. Prada,” as industry insiders call her, commands universal respect in fashion is somewhat ironic, given that it was a world she was reluctant to join. Consider: She is likely the only fashion grandee with a doctorate in political science. Probably the only former Communist Party member with five years of mime training, too. It was not her ambition to take over Fratelli Prada, the luggage company her grandfather founded in 1913. Yet, in 1978, she taught herself design, and, seven years later, launched a range of instantly iconic black nylon handbags. Now, Prada boasts more than 600 boutiques in 70 countries, and turns over some $4.65 billion every year. Still, integration wasn’t easy. From her first full collection, in 1989, Mrs. Prada refused to do things the “correct” way. “By definition, good taste is horrible taste,” she says. “I have a healthy disrespect for [conventional] values.” Prada helped subvert Milan fashion— which then was all “good,” glitzy taste—with elegant, understated stylings and unfussy shows, an attitude that continues to serve her today. Says the designer, “Fashion fosters clichés of beauty, but I want to tear them apart.” 841 Madison Ave., 212-327-4200; prada.com

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EXTRA CRED THE DUO BEHIND PUBLIC SCHOOL TAKES THE ULTIMATE NEW YORK BRAND, D Y, BACK TO ITS ROOTS. BY SAMANTHA YANKS

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“GROWING UP IN NEW YORK LEFT AN INDELIBLE IMPRESSION ON US.” —DAO-YI CHOW AND MAXWELL OSBORNE

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF DKNY

Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne’s debut collection for DKNY during New York Fashion Week was all about location, location, location. Staged in the West Gallery of the Westfield World Trade Center, the show, like the space, conveyed a sense of revitalization. And the clothes, minimalist in design, with a palette of concrete gray, black, and white, echoed the distinct sensibility of the duo’s own label, Public School. The New York natives and newly installed DKNY creative directors emblazoned their credo on a letter placed on each and every coveted seat: “Growing up in New York left an indelible impression on us.” While the former Donna Karan Collection was rooted in the upper echelon of New York, DKNY, its cooler younger sister, tapped into the city’s downtown energy. Now it’s doing so again with Osborne and Chow, and Donna Karan herself could be spotted in the front row, cheering them on. 655 Madison Ave., 212-223-3569; dkny.com; saksfifthavenue.com

STYLE collab

Suited Ace Tommy Hilfiger teams up with tennis superstar rafael Nadal FOr a COLLeCtiOn wOrth COmpetinG FOr.

photography Courtesy of tommy hilfiger

by LISA FERRANDINO

Fashion player: Rafael Nadal wears a THFlex Rafael Nadal suit ($575), shirt ($120), and tie ($79).

Spanish tennis sensation Rafael Nadal can now add “muse” to his ever-growing fashion résumé. After an insanely successful underwear campaign for all-American designer Tommy Hilfiger, the 14-time Grand Slam winner and Hilfiger global brand ambassador unveils the THFlex Rafael Nadal Edition capsule collection, an extension of Tommy Hilfiger Tailored. For the guy on the go, the pieces are a necessity—fabrics are designed for peak performance, while wrinkle-free technology creates a refined yet comfortable look for all-day wear. “The designs combine our signature sartorial aesthetic with performance fabrics,” says Hilfiger. “It’s all about modern movement with precision fit and functionality.” And if the singleand double-breasted suiting options weren’t enough to satisfy the sporty-style set, the collection also flaunts six limited-edition shirts and a TH signature navy-colored tie. Gentlemen, your best look is served. 681 Fifth Ave., 212-223-1824; tommyhilfiger.com

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ZAC ATTACK ZAC POSEN BRINGS HIS AMERICAN GLAMOUR TO BROO BROTHERS.

Red-carpet watchers know a Zac Posen gown when they see it: the exquisite corsetry, the couture techniques, the formalmeets-fab allure. Which is why some industry insiders were surprised when, last year, Posen was named creative director of Brooks Brothers, the all-American brand known for men’s suiting and preppy-casual womenswear. “Taking sportswear further while respecting the original codes of the house was a challenge, but I love the challenge,” says Posen. “For me, Brooks Brothers needed an evolution, not a revolution.” For his debut collection, that evolution takes the form of pattern play with black and blush separates, oversize heritage prints, and his characteristic jolts of color. The silhouettes, too, are emblematic of easy dressing. “I think where our Zac Posen collection is more to-the-body, with Brooks Brothers, there’s a celebration of straightforward construction.” The result may be sportswear, but it’s still very much Zac Posen. Says the designer, “It’s creating a collection that has pop... but is still sophisticated!” 346 Madison Ave., 212-228-3580; brooksbrothers.com

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“BROOKS BROTHERS NEEDED AN EVOLUTION, NOT A REVOLUTION.” —ZAC POSEN

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BROOKS BROTHERS

BY SAMANTHA YANKS

STYLE jewelry

BIJOUX a DEUX

The crysTals are visible from boTh

photography by rainer torrado (gaultier); richard green (jewelry)

Atelier SwArovS partners with JeAn PAul GAultier on a covetable 12-piece collection.

Accustomed to having one hit after another, fine-crystal and jewelry house Atelier Swarovski now nabs French couturier Jean Paul Gaultier for a collaboration entitled Reverse—a 12-piece collection centered around the line’s innovative Kaputt crystals. Swathed with 24k gold, each bauble drips with chains, stones, and a chocolate-gold sheen visible from both the front and the back—to make sure you’re seen, both coming and going! Rockefeller Center, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, 212-332-4300; swarovski.com

The fronT and back—To make sure you’re seen coming and going!

The Reverse collection—a collaboration between Jean Paul Gaultier (top) and Atelier Swarovski—includes such stunners as (clockwise from left) the long pendant ($800), the large bracelet ($900; shown as a sketch), and the large ring ($300).

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It’s showtIme! BOLD COLORS, PATTERNS, AND TEXTURES BRING ALLTHE-FUN-OF-THE-FAIR FLAIR TO SPRING ACCESSORIES.

CIrCus ACt! Feel the magic up close with big-top brights and ready-towear designed to amaze. Pleated top ($1,070) and Dartmouth trousers ($675), Stella McCartney. 112 Greene St., 212-255-1556; stellamccartney.com. Earrings, Giorgio Armani ($1,195). 717 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; armani.com. De Manta clutch, Alexander McQueen ($1,795). 747 Madison Ave., 212-645-1797; alexander mcqueen.com. Fukria loafers, Manolo Blahnik ($785). 31 W. 54th St., 212-582-3007; manoloblahnik.com

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Hair by Nikki iaNNelli for bryaN baNtry ageNcy. Makeup by ricky WilsoN at cloutierreMix ageNcy usiNg Dior. MaNicure by casaNDra laMar usiNg Dior VerNis at factory DoWNtoWN. MoDel: eWa buDka-breWerat of Msa; prop styliNg by sergio esteVes for utopia

photography by jeff crawford styling by faye power

HeadTurner

Spellbound striped pumps and expressionist bags come to town.

Hold tHeir gaze witH HigH-flying geometric patterns and eccentric sHapes.

primary ColorS puncH up tHis seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s palette witH reds! blues! yellows!

Hoopla! create a sensation witH oH-wow stripes and spikes.

1. Sandal, Prada (price on request). 575 Broadway, 212-334-8888; prada.com. Flap bag, Furla ($448). 645 Fifth Ave., 212-572-9945; furla.com. Robot rock necklace, Philipp Plein (price on request). 625 Madison Ave., 212-644-3304; philipp-plein.com. 2. Pump, Christian Louboutin ($695). 967 Madison Ave., 212-396-1884; christianlouboutin.com. Cross-body bag, Todâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ($1,795). 650 Madison Ave., 212-644-5945; tods.com. 3. Dariusha sandal, Manolo Blahnik ($795). 31 W. 54th St., 212-582-3007; manoloblahnik.com. Suede bag, Marc Jacobs ($833). 163 Mercer St., 212-343-1490; marcjacobs.com. Chaos cuff, Jennifer Fisher ($1,515). 103 Fifth Ave., 888-255-0640; jenniferfisherjewelry.com. 4. Platform heel, Gucci ($1,100). 840 Madison Ave., 212-717-2619; gucci.com. Beaded clutch, Giorgio Armani ($2,975). 717 Fifth Ave., 212-207-1902; armani.com. Gold and lucite cuff, Alexis Bittar (price on request). 353 Bleecker St., 212-727-1093; alexisbittar.com

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STYLE Beaut y

Big City Blues Who kneW that blue Would once again make it onto eyelids for spring? but can you rock this runWay trend on the streets?

Spring is coming: Cue the pop of color! This season, it’s nothing short of electric—blue, that is. Amidst the hubbub of last year’s September shows, the hue (and all its variants) reigned supreme, from pastel eye masks at Chanel (shown here) to smoky shadows at DVF. Marc Jacobs kept it “downtown” in a look created by NARS, with models sporting spots of deep turquoise on the eye’s inner corners. “It’s sophisticated, but she’s living her life, so it’s very real at the same time,” explains Founder and Creative Director François Nars. To re-create, use the label’s Dark Angel Velvet Shadow Stick ($29) all over the eyelid, Solomon Islands Eye Paint ($25) smudged on the inner corners, then dab on Cressida Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow ($29). At Missoni, makeup artist Lucia Pieroni also went for a cooler vibe with bright swaths of cyan, but suggests keeping the rest of the face clean off the catwalk. To re-create the look, try lining both lashes then smudging with Chanel’s Illusion D’Ombre in Ocean Light ($36). NARS, 971 Madison Ave., Ste. 3, 212-861-2945; narscosmetics.com. Chanel, 139 Spring St., 212-3340055; chanel.com

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STYLE MILESTONE

Two for the Road AlexAnder WAng executes flawless victory laps at his two momentous spring shows. By Samantha yankS

The fast and the fierce: Wang takes his signature victory lap at the close of the Spring/Summer 2016 runway show for his namesake label.

PhotograPhy by Catwalking/getty images (wang); Chris moore/Catwalking/getty images (2013); JP yim/getty images (2007)

left: The designer steals a moment with two models wearing his Fall 2007 collection. below: A look from the Alexander Wang Spring/Summer 2013 show.

Alexander Wang is no stranger to making multiple headlines. In one season, the designer simultaneously showed his final collection for the Parisian House of Balenciaga, where he had been creative director for three years, and a tenthanniversary collection at his namesake brand. The sunny, starched, white pieces for Balenciaga are already fetching high prices in the resale market. But his departure from the storied label isn’t his focus. The buzzy designer and his star-studded #WANGSquad—with a front row that included everyone from Mary J. Blige and Bella Hadid to Lady Gaga—took to Instagram and Snapchat to fête the return of his attention to his eponymous label. There was a dynamite ready-to-wear collection and a capsule collection entitled #WANG10 of 10 reissued runway pieces available in the New York flagship store. Free of high concepts and more about the everyday, this season, said Wang, is a “love letter looking back.” 103 Grand St., 212-977-9683; alexanderwang.com

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STYLE TREND

VISUAL REFERENCE BY LISA FERRANDINO

The tenets of Expressionist art—shape, form, and color—frame the direction for spring’s standout sunnies. Max Mara (813 Madison Ave., 212-8796100; us.maxmara.com) teams up with Maya Hayuk, an American artist known for bold geometric prints, to celebrate the brand’s iconic prism motif with Optiprism, a line of limited-edition, vibrantly patterned sunnies. New York design darling Wes Gordon has joined forces with Austrian eyewear brand Silhouette to launch the Wes Gordon for Silhouette collection exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman (754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; bergdorf goodman.com). The round, retro-inspired frames come in nude, gray, green, and ocean blue—the last being Gordon’s favorite. “It’s sleek and modern with just a touch of nostalgia,” he says. For those looking for a pared-down yet geometric look, Karen Walker’s (Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-8268900; barneys.com) new line offers futuristic standouts like Super Spaceship and One Astronaut—truly out-ofthis-world adornments.

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Artist Maya Hayuk brings geometric shapes to life in Optiprism, a collab with Max Mara that has yielded vibrant, limited-edition shades and art pieces.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY HISHAM AKIRA BHAROOCHA (HAYUK, PAINTING); COURTESY OF MAX MARA (SUNGLASSES)

THIS SEASON’S SHARPEST SHADES ARE INSPIRED BY EYE-CATCHING ABSTRACT ART.

STYLE MUST-HAVES Giorgio Armani’s latest New Normal capsule collection features pristine, textured whites and breezy silhouettes.

FLASH FORWARD! FERRAGAMO, MONCLER, AND ARMANI BRING MODERN FLAIR TO ICONIC STYLES.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY TERRY DISNEY/EXPRESS/GETTY IMAGES (THE ROLLING STONES)

LEFT: Black suede heel with rainbow feathers, Salvatore Ferragamo ($1,250). TOP: A 1964 photo of the Rolling Stones, who inspired Moncler’s men’s collection. ABOVE: Leather blazer, Moncler ($4,065).

GOOD THINGS COME… …IN EXCLUSIVE PACKAGES. THIS SEASON, INSPIRED CAPSULE COLLECTIONS MAKE INDELIBLE STYLE STATEMENTS. BY LISA FERRANDINO

With tastemakers and trendsetters focused on exclusivity, this spring is all about the capsule collection. Three are at the top of the list, and Giorgio Armani (760 Madison Ave., 212-9889191; armani.com) naturally headlines the season. The designer takes modernity to the next level with a just-forspring capsule collection in his New Normal line, offering a reinterpreted look at his own iconic styles. Newer, lightweight pieces offer a fresher take on spring’s

suiting options with checkered blazers, band-collared shirts, and a long flowing skirt in soft color palettes of gray, white, and navy.... It’s all about rock ’n’ roll for après-ski favorite Moncler (90 Prince St., 646-350-3620; moncler.com)—the brand launches an all-black men’s capsule collection celebrating The Rolling Stones’ 50-plus-year history. Our standout picks? Four leather jackets lined with the band’s famed tongueand-lips logo....

Salvatore Ferragamo (655 Fifth Ave., 212-7593822; ferragamo.com) Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti collabs with Aquazzura designer Edgardo Osorio to harken back to the brand’s celebrated mid-century footwear. The Edgardo Osorio for Salvatore Ferragamo collection features 11 shoe styles, including rainbow wedges and winged sandals, reinterpreted from Ferragamo’s most iconic designs from the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s. Oh so retro!

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Hip-Hop to it! The ’90s are back (and beTTer Than ever) in Guess’s fab fusion wiTh A$AP Roc . by lisa ferrandino

Remix: Guess helps A$AP Rocky (top, far left) recall ’90s hip-hop fashion tropes in a new collection featuring (right, from top) a knit stripe pullover ($79), an oversize denim jacket ($198), and skinny-fit overalls ($188).

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As if being one of the world’s most popular hip-hop recording artists weren’t enough, rapper and fashion darling A$AP Rocky has partnered with Paul Marciano to produce Guess Originals x A$AP Rocky, the debut collection from the Guess Originals initiative. The pieces are all vintage-cool with an edge, born from what A$AP calls “a personal collection” of quintessential ’90s fashion influences: oversize denim jackets, overalls, and in-yourface, logo-centric stylings. “It’s taking archival designs and adding a new twist,”

says the 27-year-old hip-hop artist. “I wanted to bring back that feeling and revisit that nostalgic time in hip-hop and urban culture when Guess was a household name.” With a denimheavy focus, the throwback line has something for everyone, from denim trucker jackets for the guys to acid-washed high-rise shorts for the ladies. Guess even debuts its gue$$ logo (encased in the signature inverted triangle synonymous with the ’90s) as a nod to A$AP—and the past reprised. 575 Fifth Ave., 212-922-9792; guess.com

PHOTOGRAPHY bY Kimi SelfRidGe (A$AP ROcKY); cOuRTeSY Of GueSS (clOTHeS)

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MAD ABOUT MADISON! BECOMING, ONCE AGAIN, THE MIRACLE MILE, MADISON AVENUE IS HOT WITH FLAGSHIP OPENINGS AND NYC DEBUTS. BY ERIN RILEY

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA GILLARD (DIESEL); ANDREW WERNER (TOP RIGHT); CMART7327/GETTY IMAGES (MADISON AVENUE SIGN); SEDGE HAHM (BOTTEGA VENETA)

Hadleigh’s

A rendering of Aurélie Bidermann’s new boutique

Bottega Veneta’s temporary flagship

Capping off a year of 22(!) openings along Madison Avenue were flagships for Diesel (625 Madison Ave., 212-371-5240; diesel.com), which moved from its Fifth Avenue outpost into a more boutique-like space, and Dallas-based clothier Hadleigh’s (989 Madison Ave., 646-964-5211; hadleighs.com), which unveiled its first-ever NYC store. Bottega Veneta (650 Madison Ave., 212-371-5511; bottegaveneta.com) launched a 4,510-square-foot temporary flagship as a precursor to its New York Maison store (the third, after Milan and LA), slated to open in 2017. Following a successful US debut in Soho last spring, French jeweler Aurélie Bidermann (957 Madison Ave., 212-628-2125; aureliebidermann.com) opens shop in February with a capsule collection exclusive to the Madison Avenue location. “The elegant mood of the Upper East Side acts as a foil to the younger feeling of downtown,” says Bidermann. On the horizon are new-toNYC shops from Aquazzura (935 Madison Ave.; aquazurra.com), the Italian luxury shoe retailer, and Hanley (29 E. 61st St.; hanleynyc.us), the lifestyle brand from Nicole Hanley Mellon.

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style: the guide! Gotham picks New York’s fiNest fashioN, jewelrY, watches, aNd more!

FASHION Acne StudioS shop this swedish creative collective’s hipster-loved denim and minimalist readyto-wear. 33 Greene St., 212334-8345, 212-633-0002; acnestudios.com

Alice + oliviA the contemporary crowd can’t get enough of the brand’s deft mix of seasonal items and wardrobe staples. 755 madison ave., 646-5452895; aliceandolivia.com

REINSTEIN ROSS Wearing a piece of Reinstein|Ross jewelry is a statement of individuality and style. With combinations of precious gems and luxurious high-karat gold, their collections range from earrings to bold gold chains, colorful bangles, signature show pieces and famous wedding bands and engagement rings. Each of their two stores Madison Avenue and Gansevoort Street - houses a workshop where all of their jewelry is handfabricated to impeccable standards.

Anne FontAine this parisian designer is famous for her essential where-everywhere white shirt. 837 madison ave., 212-988-8081; annefontaine.com

BArneyS new york the luxury retailer returns to its original 1920s home in chelsea with a 55,000square-foot, five-floor flagship. 101 Seventh ave.; barneys.com

Billy reid stock up on southern-cool staples at the cfda favorite’s west Village boutique. 94 Charles St., 646-461-6427; billyreid.com

BottegA venetA as a precursor to the opening of its first New York maison store, this italian powerhouse

just moved into a sprawling madison avenue location. 650 madison ave., 212-371-5511; bottegaveneta.com

BrookS BrotherS design darling Zac posen lends expertise to classic american sportswear as the brand’s new creative director. 1180 madison ave., 212-289-5027; brooksbrothers.com

Brunello cucinelli leonardo dicaprio and prince william are fans of this luxury italian label’s streamlined shapes in mineral shades. 134 Greene St., 212-334-1010; brunellocucinelli.com

cAnAli the choice for leading men from the big screen to city streets, canali specializes in made-to-measure menswear. 625 madison ave., 212-7523131; canali.com

cArolinA herrerA elegant silhouettes get pops of color in the iconic designer’s jewel box of a boutique. 802 madison ave., 212-744-2076; carolinaherrera.com

dSquAred2 the brand’s fashion-forward styles have appeared everywhere from madonna’s music videos to catwalks all

over the globe. 402 W. Broadway, 212-966-3487; dsquared2.com

eileen FiSher a pioneer within the eco-chic movement, eileen fisher began using organic cotton and natural fibers over 10 years ago. 1039 madison ave., 212-879-7799; eileenfisher.com

ermenegildo ZegnA a luxury italian label offering men’s clothing, tailored suits, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. 663 Fifth ave., 212-421-4488; zegna.com

gucci luxury italian clothing and accessories get a twist from recently installed creative director alessandro michele. 725 Fifth ave., 212-8262600; gucci.com

hAdleigh’S this dallas-based clothier recently unveiled its first-ever New York city location. 989 madison ave., 646-964-5211; hadleighs.com

Jimmy choo choo’s sky-high strappy sandals may be the most recognizable, but the brand’s handbags and leather goods are just as coveted. 645 Fifth ave., 212-593-0800; jimmychoo.com

Visit them to experience R|R fully. Madison Avenue Store and Workshop 29 East 73rd Street New York, NY 10021 212.772.1901

Sweet Sling Jimmy Choo celebrates its 20th anniversary and the spring openings of new York boutiques on madison avenue and in Soho with the launch of its limited-edition candy clutch bags. each opening will receive its exclusive

Downtown Store, Workshop and Gallery 30 Gansevoort Street New York, NY 10014

version of a candy clutch, which features printed handsketched illustrations of the city’s skyline respective to the locales—uptown gets the empire State Building and downtown gets one World trade center. 699 Madison Ave., 111 Greene St., 212-759-7078; jimmychoo.com

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Sparkle Galore each phase of Bergdorf Goodman’s 20/20 renovation plan, which began in 2013, proves to be brighter than the last—as is certainly the case with the newest installment, the Jewelry Salon. marked by an entrance that mirrors the iconic archway on 58th Street, the French moderne-themed space on the main foor is “both quiet and glamorous,” says Linda Fargo, senior VP and women’s fashion director. the opening coincided with the launch of a special collaboration with gemfelds, the world’s leading producer of ethically-sourced rare-colored gemstones. 754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; bergdorfgoodman.com

BOHEMIAN STYLE The cool Bohemian, relaxed vibe of this look mixes the best of the 70’s trends - the swing of fringe details on the jacket and the denim – can be found this spring amongst Scoop NYC’s curated, edited selection of styles. Offering an innovative shopping experience that incorporates the best items in fashion from the most interesting designers of the moment – a mix of iconic designer, emerging talent and our own exclusive collection – we are a “one stop shopping” for the time deprived customer. 873 Washington St 1275 3rd Ave 475 Broadway www.scoopnyc.com*

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JEWELRY & WATCHES 40NiNe Watch A unique collection of colorful sport watches for men and women. Danielle B Jewelers, 871 Seventh Ave., 212-459-1400; teno.com

aurélie BidermaNN This French jeweler recently opened a shop on Madison Avenue with an exclusive capsule collection. 957 Madison Ave., 212-628-2125; aureliebidermann.com

Bulova Bulova made history in 1960 with Accutron, the world’s first fully electronic watch. Allen M Jewelers, 668 Lexington Ave., 212-3088550; bulova.com

david YurmaN Jewelry designer David Yurman is famous for his signature cable bracelet. 712 Madison Ave., 212-752-4255; davidyurman.com

de GrisoGoNo Founder and creative director Fawaz Gruosi creates pieces that contrast generous volumes with sensual lines. 824 Madison Ave., 212-439-4220; degrisogono.com

ForevermarK Each Forevermark diamond is beautiful, rare, and responsibly sourced. De Beers Diamond Jewellers, 703 Fifth Ave., 212-9060001; debeers.com

hermès Since 2001 Pierre Hardy has created jewelry designs that put a modern spin on the brand’s equestrian heritage. 691 Madison Ave., 212-7513181; hermes.com

jeNNiFer Fisher This celebrity jewelry designer specializes in architectural cuffs and stackable rings. 103 Fifth Ave., 888-255-0640; jenniferfisherjewelry.com

laNciaNi travel jeWelrY Each piece is plated with three layers of yellow, white, or oxidized gold, and hand set with cubic zirconia stones. 826 Lexington Ave., 212-832-2092; lanciani.com

lj cross Jeweler Lisa Jackson creates pieces that convey laidback luxury. 994 Madison Ave., 212-472-5050; ljcrossny.com

misahara Designer Lepa GalebRoskopp is influenced by her Slavic background and multicultural lifestyle. The

Shops at the Plaza Hotel, 1 W. 58th St., 212-371-7050; misahara.com

Paul morelli This jeweler remained Bergdorf Goodman Jewelry Salon’s best-kept secret until opening a stand-alone shop in 2014. 895 Madison Ave., 212-585-4200; paulmorelli.com

reiNsteiN/ ross,Goldsmiths The jeweler is known for contemporary designs rendered with ingots of 18 to 22k gold. 29 E. 73rd St., 212722-1901; reinsteinross.com

saNjaY KasliWal Sanjay Kasliwal and his expert artisans are masters at traditional Indian enameling techniques. 971 Madison Ave., 212-9881511; sanjaykasliwal.com

tourNeau A certified retailer for top brands like Rolex, Patek Philippe, and its namesake watches since 1900. 510 Madison Ave., 212-758-5830; tourneau.com

WemPe jeWelers Since debuting in New York City in 1980, Wempe has been recognized as one of the world’s leading purveyors of fine timepieces and jewels. 700 Fifth Ave., 212-397-9000; wempe.com

BEAUTY & FiTnEss Beauty RX Concocted by esteemed dermatologist Dr. Neal Schultz, the wide-ranging collection includes an at-home glycolic peel kit, available at his eponymous UES clinic. 1130 Park Ave., 212-369-2966; beautyrx.com

Caudalie Busy New Yorkers needn’t fret: The Express Facial, a 30-minute, radiance-boosting treatment, is exclusive to the West Village boutique. 315 Bleecker St., 212-308-3552; us.caudalie.com

CoRnelia Spa Buried within The Surrey, this pied-a-terre-style spa is the first on the East Coast to offer Somadome, the world’s most advanced meditation system. 20 E. 76th St., 646-358-3600; corneliaspaatthesurrey.com

Fhitting Room The boutique fitness studio, which specializes in underan-hour, high-intensity training workouts, has locations on the UES and Flatiron. 31 W. 19th St., 646-850-0469; fhittingroom.com

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The classic fragrance house just opened its fourth stand-alone city boutique at The Shops at Columbus Circle. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-315-9787; jomalone.com

Try out the at-home, technologically advanced indoor bike at the flagship studio in Chelsea. 140 W. 23rd St., 646-277-4497; pelotonchelsea.com

Joey healy eyeBRow Studio

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Get your brows pampered or stock up on the latest grooming products at the celebrity guru’s new East Village studio. 51 University Pl., 212-477-2444; joeyhealy.com

Thanks to actress Stephanie March and makeup artist to the stars Rebecca Perkins, New Yorkers now have the makeup equivalent of a blowout bar. 220 E. 60th St., 212-320-9800; rougeny.com

moRoCCanoil

SiSley

The argan-based beauty brand—which has ventured into skincare with extensive body and suncare lines—just released a Texture Collection for hair. BeSu Salon & Day Spa, 234 3rd Ave., 212-4206565; moroccanoil.com

The brand’s West Village boutique offers an array of anti-aging spa treatments in a private back room. 343 Bleecker St., 212-645-1013; sisley-paris.com

natuRa BiSSé The Barcelona-born brand offers decadent treatments like the popular Diamond Rose Red Carpet Facial at the Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa. 540 Park Ave., 212-8888988; julienfarel.com

natuRopathiCa ChelSea Sample from an array of herbal tonics and elixirs at the center’s Vitality Bar. 127 W. 26st St., 646-979-3960; naturopathica.com

SkinCeutiCalS Choose from the brand’s exclusive treatment menu at Dr. Julie Russak’s office, or try the new anti-aging moisturizer Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2. 115 E. 57th St., Ste. 1220, 646-873-7546; russakdermatology.com

Spa Valmont Relax in one of the four Asian-themed private suites, and indulge in the Elixir des Glaciers Ultimate Treatment, a two-hour body treatment and facial. 37 E. 64st St., 212-606-4675; plaza-athenee.com

RELAX, JUST DO IT! Known for a bespoke approach to skincare, Erno Laszlo has added to its brightening ritual line, White marble collection, with the translucence cream and Sheet mask. Packed with illuminating extracts like soybean and chinese

LANCIANI TRAVEL JEWELRY Start your Spring season right with a fresh new pair of classic Freshwater Baroque pearl earrings set with 18k gold over sterling silver. Available at Lanciani Travel Jewelry where you can always fnd the latest fashion and fne jewelry for any occasion. 826 LEXINGTON AVE, between 6364 Street tel: 212.832.2092 www.lanciani.com Shown: E6781 Clip back $285 E6780 French Wire $220.

plum and vitamins B3 and c, both are designed to correct hyperpigmentation and maintain overall balanced skin. they are available at the exclusive Soho spa the institute, where non-members can now indulge in single, customized facials. 382 W. Broadway, 212-300-4111; ernolaszlo.com

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“This isn’t the life I imagined. In many ways, it’s far, far better,” says ever-electric H’wood power gal and two-timeOscar-nommed Naomi Watts, here draped in a gown by Delpozo ($28,450). Jeffrey, 449 W. 14th St., 212-206-1272; jeffreynewyork.com. 18k yellow-gold and white diamond Double rose-cut Dangle earrings, Finn ($2,500). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com. 18k white-gold diamond Bow ring, Tiffany & Co. ($3,800). 727 Fifth Ave., 212-755-8000; tiffany.com. 18k white-gold diamond coil ring, Anita Ko ($8,000). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; anitako.com

MEGA WATTS THE HIGH-VOLTAGE, UP-DOWN-AND-DURABLE STAR OF THIS SPRING’S SUPER-MOVIE SEQUEL THE DIVERGENT SERIES: ALLEGIANT, NAOMI WATTS HAS BEEN KICKING BUTT ON-SCREEN—AND OFF—FOR 25 YEARS. AND WINNING. by DAVID HOCHMAN photography by WARWICK SAINT

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t is one of those frigid New York City mornings when you can practically breathe icicles and the only sane place to be is by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa. Naomi Watts is undaunted. She and her two young boys—Sasha, 7, and Kai, 6, the little blondies from her 11-year relationship with actor Liev Schreiber—are braving the elements like an intrepid band of Arctic explorers: Parkas with fur collars, wool beanies down around the eyebrows, scarves over turtlenecks over base layers. The trials urbanites must endure for an outing to Whole Foods! Watts looks relaxed and happy even as a paparazzi photographer trails them back to their Tribeca apartment. The actress has not had much time lately for routine errands. Between this year and last, her name has appeared on eight different movies, including some of the most acclaimed projects of her career. Birdman, While We’re Young, and St. Vincent were fêted by critics and honored on the awards circuit, and Watts is now a full-fledged sci-fi icon as well. As the abused wife turned rebellion leader in the popular Divergent series, Watts returns for a second time as the butt-kicking antagonist, Evelyn Eaton, in Allegiant (scheduled for release on March 18). The actress joined the massively popular franchise, based on the YA novels by Veronica Roth, after killing off Kate Winslet’s character in last spring’s Insurgent. “We needed someone who could play brittle and damaged on the outside and yet carry immense power under the surface, and Naomi delivers that magical mix and makes it look effortless,” says Doug Wick, the series co-producer. “She’s also someone who’s just, you know, great to hang out and gossip with.” The part is a departure for Watts, who at this stage in her career had not quite pictured herself heading a rat-a-tat army in a dystopian walled-in version of Chicago. “It’s something of a stretch but in terms of character, Evelyn is someone I can appreciate,” Watts says. “She is a survivor and she’s made the most of her experience despite a bunch of twists and setbacks.” At 47, Watts gets major points herself for endurance. She struggled for years to find steady footing in Hollywood after a childhood that she describes as “less than consistent.” Born in seaside Shoreham, England, and reared there and in Wales, Watts was 4 when her mom, an antiques dealer and designer, split from her dad, a road manager and sound engineer for Pink Floyd. Peter Watts, whose

Tiered ruffle dress, Proenza Schouler ($3,995). 121 Greene St., 212-420-7300; proenzaschouler.com

“[My character in Divergent] is soMeone i can appreciate. she’s Made the Most of her experience despite a bunch of twists and setbacks.”

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Printed and embroidered dress, Gucci ($6,990). 725 Fifth Ave., 212-826-2600; gucci.com. Pink-gold, diamond, and morganite Diorama Précieuse earrings ($17,000); yellow-gold, diamond, and turquoise Rose des Vents bracelet ($2,000); rose-gold, diamond, and morganite Oui ring ($4,100); yellow-gold and diamond Bois de Rose ring ($2,200); and pink-gold and diamond Cocotte ring ($7,800), Dior Fine Jewelry. 21 E. 57th St., 212-931-2950; dior.com

this page: Embroidered silk dress, Louis Vuitton (price on request). 1 E. 57th St., 212-758-8877; louisvuitton.com. White-gold, diamond, and aquamarine Diorama Précieuse earrings, Dior Fine Jewelry ($16,500). 21 E. 57th St., 212-931-2950; dior.com. 18k white-gold and diamond Comète Spirale ring ($6,400) and 18k white-gold, diamond, and pearl Plume ring ($6,500), Chanel Fine Jewelry. 15 E. 57th St., 212-355-5050; chanel.com

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“All you cAn do is hAve fun, push yourself, be with people you love, And stAy in the moment. the rest is bAsicAlly out of your hAnds.” Hand-beaded dress and T-strap heels, Rodarte (prices on request). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; rodarte.net. Platinum 9.07c Lariat diamond necklace, Harry Winston (price on request). 718 Fifth Ave., 212-399-1000; harrywinston.com Styling by Jeanann Williams at The Wall Group Prop and set design by Kerry Reardon at RayBrownPro.com Furniture and props from PrettyProps.com Flowers by L’Atelier Rouge Hair by Chris McMillan for Living Proof at Solo Artists Makeup by Tyron Machhausen at The Wall Group Manicure by Chanel celebrity manicurist Gina Viviano using Chanel Le Vernis

voice and manic laughter can be heard in the background on the album Dark Side of the Moon, died of an apparent heroin overdose when Naomi was just 7. “I wish I could say otherwise but I don’t have any clear memories of my father,” Watts says. (The rock gene lives on nevertheless. Watts recently posted a shot of herself backstage with David Bowie to mark the singer’s passing in January.) Watts and her older brother, Ben, a photographer who lives near her in Manhattan, relocated to Australia with their mother and stepdad when Naomi was 14. “Mum was young and did not have much of a plan,” Watts says. “I think there’s a combination of grit and perseverance and tricking yourself into believing things are okay even if you’re not getting the results you want— that’s what I learned from her. Even if you’re being batted around, you keep going. It’s basic human determination.” Watts caught the acting bug after seeing the movie Fame at a young age, and took drama classes in Australia before heading off to Japan for a modeling stint in her late teens. Success was spotty at first. She landed a part in an Australian romance, For Love Alone, in 1986, but the roles that followed were of the type that now makes for amusing late-night YouTube viewing. When she was around 18, Watts, wearing ’80s hair bows and shoulder pads, shot a Tampax commercial for Australian TV. But even that was a bridge to somewhere. “I was fresh out of school and wasn’t thinking, This is so humiliating,” she says. “I was thinking, Fantastic! A paycheck. Now I can buy a Mini Cooper and drive myself to auditions rather than taking three buses and a train.” In one of her acting classes, Watts met another rising talent who would soon burst onto the global stage and help open doors for her. Nicole Kidman was a friend and early mentor and the name above the marquee in Flirting, the 1991 boardingschool romance that was Watts’s first real break in Hollywood. “Nic was incredibly generous in introducing me to people and showing me that an Aussie girl from around the corner can make it big,” Watts says. But as Kidman continued to soar with blockbusters like Far and Away and Batman Forever, Watts, who was now living full-time in LA, scraped the barrel with gigs like the TV movie Bermuda Triangle and the straight-to-video train wreck Children of the Corn IV. She recalls that period as a time spent “driving 45 minutes deep into the San Fernando Valley to wait as six actors auditioned before me, only to have to sit in two more hours of traffic on the 405 freeway coming home.” None of it made Watts give up. “I would play mental games with myself,” she says. “Rather than dwell on why I didn’t have this role or that opportunity, I would

say, ‘Well, I do have a SAG card and I do have an agent and I am perfectly fine until the right something comes along.’” That something would be Mulholland Drive. Even after more than a decade in the business, Watts was an unknown in David Lynch’s 2001 noir mystery. She plays a wide-eyed Midwestern starlet new to LA who puts aside her dreams of fame to help an amnesiac woman figure out her true identity. Major surrealism ensues. There are torrid lesbian scenes, a frightening cowboy, and a miniature elderly couple that comes crawling out of a mysterious box. Moviegoers went “Huh?” but the film became an instant cult classic. Agents started chasing Watts down with scripts. Big directors wanted to meet her. Children of the Corn V would have to wait. Watts received her first Academy Award nomination two years later as a recovering drug addict struggling to live a normal suburban existence in 21 Grams. She followed that with standout performances in the offbeat comedy I Heart Huckabees and opposite Sean Penn in The Assassination of Richard Nixon. Watts played muse to Hollywood’s most famous gorilla in Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake and earned another Oscar nod for 2012’s The Impossible, based on a true story about a mother swept up by the 2004 tsunami that struck Thailand. Horror fans loved her in the sleeper hit The Ring and its sequel. “Even if you feel completely connected to the material it often doesn’t go the way you think it will,” Watts says. “It’s no different than anything else in life. You can’t calculate how things will turn out. All you can do is try to have fun, push yourself to do well, be with people you love being with, and stay in the moment. The rest is basically out of your hands.”

ack inside her warm apartment, Watts is enjoying a rare hiatus from early call times and long days on location. She was up early to meditate, then fixed breakfast for the kids, caught up on phone calls, and may sneak in a workout before turning to a couple scripts her agent wants her to consider. Watts is on the board of the New York Academy of Art and for a decade has been a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for a program helping to raise awareness of AIDS issues. Still, her schedule today is blissfully open. “My biggest challenge,” she says, “might be figuring out whether to read the boys one of the Narnia books or Harry Potter.” Watts and Schreiber try as much as possible not to be working at the same time so that one of them can focus on parenthood exclusively. They never married, but they have vowed to keep things as stable as possible for Sasha and Kai.

Watts recently purchased a large-scale painting by British artist Harland Miller. It is part of a series in which he reimagines covers of vintage Penguin books. This one is a made-up volume titled Love Stretch Me No Longer in This Rough World. Those words hit a chord the minute Watts saw the piece in the gallery, she says. Before she and Schreiber got together, Watts dated Heath Ledger for several years. Asked if coupling is harder when both people are well-known, Watts does not hesitate. “Relationships are hard whether you’re famous or not,” she says. “I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have to work on it. Being an actor doesn’t change anything. I’m sure it’s the same if you’re a doctor or a couple of lawyers. You have high-pressure jobs, lots of hours, stresses that come at you unexpectedly—and you have to figure out how to be present in the midst of it all.” Watts knows her kids are about to burst through the door and make the day all about mommy time, which is more than fine with her. Her schedule is about to go bonkers again. Watts costars with Schreiber later this year in The Bleeder about the life of heavyweight fighter Chuck Wepner (the film shot in New York so both actors could be at home). In June, she appears opposite Oliver Platt in the psychological thriller Shut-In. She recently wrapped production on The Book of Henry, a crime drama about a precocious boy who falls for the daughter of the New York City police commissioner. Watts plays the boy’s single mom. She also has another Divergent installment ahead—Ascendant hits theaters in 2017. Watts is reluctant to say this is the culmination of everything she struggled to achieve on those drives out to the Valley. “This isn’t the life I imagined,” she says. “In many ways, it’s far, far better, and yet I look at what’s possible—I mean, look at Frances McDormand or Helen Mirren or, come on, Meryl Streep—and I go, ‘Okay, there’s still a lot of room to grow and improve.’” The trick is to do that and still appreciate what you have. When Watts was making King Kong in the early 2000s, she paid a visit to Fay Wray, the legendary star of the original 1933 film. Watts and Peter Jackson and a few others crammed into Wray’s tiny book-lined apartment on New York’s Upper West Side as Wray, who was in her 90s and near the end of her life, told story after story about a career that spanned 57 years. “Something beautiful happened near the end,” Watts says, her voice growing soft. “She leaned over and whispered in my ear. The specific words are a blur now but the feeling was that she was passing the baton. It wasn’t from her to me specifically but more like her generation making room for a new one. ‘It’s your turn. It’s your moment.’ Since then, I always think, you have to be awake to that.”

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SPRING FEVER Bold! daring! disTincTive! The season’s Boundary-Breaking Trends are making us high! PHOTOGRAPHY bY bONNIE HOLLAND STYLING bY LISA LUPO

OUT-OFTHE-BOX BLACK Tough chic mingles wiTh sofTer silhoueTTes all noir long… on left:

Blazer ($228), tank top ($95), trousers ($245), and sandals ($228), Michael Kors. 520 Broadway, 212-336-4501; michaelkors. com. on right: Dress ($2,950) and ankle boots ($1,750), Céline. 870 Madison Ave., 212-5353703; celine.com

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GET IN LINE New verticals create a direct relatioNship with style on left:

Jacket ($5,730), shirt ($1,130), skirt ($2,560), and earrings ($370), Prada. 575 Broadway, 212-334-8888; prada.com. on right: Jacket ($2,590), shirt ($710), sweater ($930), and pants ($800), Prada. see above. Earring, modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own

MODERN MASH-UP Ker-pow prints and patterns. all together. You so canâ&#x20AC;Ś Printed silk dress ($3,980) and T-strap platform pumps ($990), Gucci. 725 Fifth Ave., 212-826-2600; gucci.com opposite page, on left: Vest ($485), shirt ($740), pants ($720), belt ($310) and platforms ($910), Dries Van Noten. Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com. Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($295). Sunglass Hut, 351 Bleecker St., 212-924-4769; sunglasshut.com. on right: Blouson jacket, Coach 1941 ($1,200). 370 Bleecker St., 212-243-3612; coach.com. Trousers, Michael Kors ($245). 520 Broadway, 212336-4501; michaelkors.com. Loafers, Canali (price on request). 625 Madison Ave., 212-752-3131; canali.com

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RED, WHITE & YOU Old glOry takes On an individual twist. (dOnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid tO be a herO.) on left:

Jacket (price on request), shorts ($1,725), earrings ($1,125), and sandals ($925), Giorgio Armani. 717 Fifth Ave., 212-209-3500; armani.com. Sunglasses, Tommy Hilfiger ($150). 681 Fifth Ave., 212-223-1824; tommy.com. Bracelet, Ralph Lauren Collection ($595). 888 Madison Ave., 212-4348000; ralphlauren.com. on right: Jacket ($8,450), skirt ($4,650), hairband ($1,450), bracelet ($1,400), gloves ($650), and ankle boots ($1,950), Chanel. 15 E. 57th St., 212-355-5050; chanel.com

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CARTE BLANCHE …with deep breaths of black! Dress, Moncler Gamme Rouge (price on request). Moncler, 90 Prince St., 646-350-3620; moncler.com. on right: Silk brush stroke dress, Dolce & Gabbana ($2,195). 717 Fifth Ave., 212-897-9653; dolcegabbana.com

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ROCK THE BLOCK Lean and Louche breaks on through to the other side Jacket ($3,305), sweater ($965), pants ($585), and monk shoes ($990), Lanvin. 815 Madison Ave., 646-439-0380; lanvin.com. Sunglasses, Michael Kors ($165). Sunglass Hut, 351 Bleecker St., 212-924-4769; sunglasshut.com opposite page, on left: 3D sequin cocktail dress, Tom Ford (price on request). 845 Madison Ave., 212-359-0300; tomford.com. on right: Jacket ($1,098), vest ($498), tank top ($178), and pants ($498), John Varvatos. 122 Spring St., 212-965-0700; johnvarvatos.com. Earring and necklace, modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own

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PINKY SWEAR TruTh is, iT’s noT jusT a girl’s hue. on left:

Dress ($10,500) and top-and-shorts ensemble ($2,290). Dior. 105 Greene St., 646-6137013; dior.com. Estro sandal, Manolo Blahnik ($745). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys. com. on right: Jacket ($295), tank top ($95), and scarf ($195), Michael Kors. 520 Broadway, 212-3364501; michaelkors.com. Pants ($398) and boots ($898), John Varvatos. 122 Spring St., 212-965-0700; johnvarvatos.com

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CODE RED Curb your FoMo in the Color oF Spring! A-line dress ($4,990) and creepers (price on request), Akris. Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saks.com

QUIRKS OF NATURE Petals, blossoms, vines, buds… outward exPressions of self love. Embroidered dress ($4,995) and Vachetta belt ($250), Michael Kors Collection. 790 Madison Ave., 212452-4685; michaelkors.com. Sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($495). Sunglass Hut, 351 Bleecker St., 212924-4769; sunglasshut.com opposite page, on left:

Blouson ($2,950), ribbed T-shirt ($2,100), and trousers ($1,300), Hermès. 691 Madison Ave., 212-751-3181; hermes.com. Boots, John Varvatos ($898). 122 Spring St., 212-965-0700; john varvatos.com. on right: Jacket ($2,950), T-shirt ($290), trousers ($930), and derby shoes ($1,125), Hermès. see above. Earring, model’s own

Hair and makeup by Steeve Daviault Location and backdrops courtesy of Astek Inc., leaders in wallcovering and custom digital printing. Astek Inc. serves the industries of architecture, interior design, fashion, motion picture, and television, delivering innovative design, commitment to quality, and A-list service. A special thanks to Aaron Kirsch and the Astek staff for all their help and support. astekwallcovering.com

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The Bold & the Beautiful

MESDAMES ET MESSIEURS! the 2016 Salon InternatIonal de la Haute HorlogerIe IN GeNeVA uNVeIls the yeAr’s most eXQuIsIte wAtches from the INdustry’s swIss mAsters. BY ROBERTA NAAS

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF CARTIER. OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF VACHERON CONSTANTIN, PARMIGIANI FLEURIER, PIAGET, AND JAEGER-LECOULTRE

A deft blend of beauty and technology, the playful Cartier Panthères et Colibri Calibre 9915 MC watch ($183,000) offers an artful tableau on its dial: a diamond-adorned panther at rest with a hummingbird nearby. When the winding crown is pressed, the scene comes to life: A baby panther (hidden behind its mother) peeks out as though to chase the golden bird. Fun, yes—but functional too, for the hummingbird’s position on the dial indicates the power reserve of the new 367-part movement. Enshrining it all is an 18k white-gold case set with 314 brilliant-cut diamonds, while mama panther herself is bejeweled with 270 brilliant-cut diamonds, a pear-shaped emerald eye, and black lacquer spots. 767 Fifth Ave., 212-457-3202; cartier.com

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Vacheron Constantin unveils its new Fabuleux Ornements collection of timepieces. An in-house-made, ultrathin 117-part movement powers each watch in this series celebrating the decorative arts of different cultures. This version ($135,000), based on Chinese embroidery, is crafted in 18k gold and features a jade cloisonné dial with hand-engraved leaves of mother-of-pearl and pink opal surrounded by 145 round-cut diamonds. Just 20 pieces will be made. Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave., 212-397-9000; vacheronconstantin.com The complex Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda Tourbillon 1950 ($135,000) features an in-housedesigned and -built 60-second tourbillon escapement and an ultrathin PF 517 movement that houses the world’s lightest tourbillon cage. The gray mother-of-pearl dial has a fine cut at 7 o’clock (a nod to the time, 7:08, when the founder of the brand was born), that offers a view of the tourbillon aperture. Misahara, The Plaza Hotel, 1 W. 58th St., 212-371-7050; parmigiani.ch In honor of the 85th anniversary of the famed Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (with a case that turns over to offer a second dial), the brand unveils a host of new Reversos, including the One Duetto Moon ($11,500). Powered by a manually wound mechanical movement, the watch displays two faces: One side offers the moon phase via a mother-ofpearl lunar disk; the other side is a classic time indication of hours and minutes. Tourneau, 12 E. 57th St., 212-758-7300; jaeger-lecoultre.com

FOR THE LADIES: STUN THEM WITH SUBSTANCE

For the past few years, premier watch brands attending the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva have given greater face time to the fairer sex when it comes to mechanical-watch offerings (savvy women, of course, also care about what’s under the hood). In response, a host of brands are giving women timepieces with substance, blending state-of-the-art technology with beautiful design to create a complete

package that speaks to both form and function. In the watch industry over the past half-decade, fans, fanatics, and connoisseurs have witnessed the term métiers d’art take on a life of its own, and this year is no exception. In fact, several brands have gone above and beyond when it comes to designing watch dials as mini canvases—the results are stellar masterpieces that, in another form, could easily grace art-museum walls.

Piaget also looks to the night sky with the new Limelight Stella ($29,700), the brand’s first complication created just for women. Powered by a mechanical movement, it features a diamond-adorned moon-phase indication at 12 o’clock as well as an aperture base and case bedecked in diamonds. But the watch is driven by serious technology: The astronomical moon depiction requires a mere one-day correction after 122 years. 730 Fifth Ave., 212-2465555; piaget.com

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It is the year of the pilot’s watch at IWC Schaffhausen, and the new, 46mm Big Pilot’s Watch Annual Calendar Edition “Le Petit Prince” ($32,400) is a grand salute to the theme. It is powered by a mechanical movement and offers an annual calendar with day and month displays, a power-reserve indicator, and a small-seconds counter at 9 o’clock. The IWC-manufactured caliber houses high-tech materials, as well as an 18k gold rotor. Just 250 pieces will be made. Tourneau, 12 E. 57th St., 212-758-7300; iwc.com In a return to ever-classic yellow gold, Audemars Piguet unveils the newest Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar ($95,700). A balance of beauty and function, the watch houses a mechanical movement with 374 parts, and offers an astronomical moon indication so precise that it won’t need an adjustment for more than 125 years. Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave., 212-397-9000; audemarspiguet.com

FOR THE GENTLEMEN: GO RETRO ELEGANT!

SIHH 2016 saw a host of innovative timepieces for men that offered masterly design but also emphasized simplicity and refinement. With the move away from the big and bold watches of a decade ago, many brands exhibited either ultrathin or clean, classically sophisticated pieces. But this isn’t your grandfather’s understated wristwear. While some of the sportier watches were made chic with rose and (retro!) yellow

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gold, others have taken on an edgier look—and, equipped with highly crafted calibers that pack a punch, an extra dose of durability. No matter the style, 2016’s models are about versatility, offering small complications and additional features (calendars, multi-timers, chronographs, and more) geared for the guy whose watch is a consistent partner in both his work and play.

Baume & Mercier continues the saga of its Clifton collection with the Clifton Chronograph Complete Calendar watch in steel ($4,990). A statement in elegance and sophistication, this automatic timepiece combines a chronograph function with perpetual calendar indications of date, month, day or night, and moon phases. Lord & Taylor, 424 Fifth Ave., 212-391-3344; baume-et-mercier.com

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MONTBLANC, IWC, AUDEMARS PIGUET, AND BAUME & MERCIER. OPPOSITE PAGE: PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF RICHARD MILLE

This year, Montblanc unveils an all-new collection, the 4810 line, in honor of the altitude (in meters) of the brand’s namesake mountain. The newest, stainless-steel 4810 TwinFly Chronograph 110 Years Edition ($6,900) is a flyback chronograph, meaning that it allows the wearer to time an event, stop, reset, and restart the chronograph with just one press on the pusher at 4 o’clock. Complex to build, it is an exceedingly advanced chronograph that allows timing of multiple events at one time. It is powered by a self-winding movement that also offers dual time indication and 72 hours of power reserve. Just 1,110 pieces will be made. Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave., 212-397-9000; montblanc.com

Richard Mille unveils the RM 67-01 Automatic Extra Flat skeletonized watch ($85,000), which houses an all-new movement that is as thin as it gets (3.6mm). For strength, the baseplate and bridges are constructed of Grade 5 titanium, and the metal numerals mounted on titanium rails are filled with LumiNova for extra readability. Cellini, 509 Madison Ave., 212-888-0505; richardmille.com For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to gotham-magazine.com/ watches-and-jewelry

space real estate & Design

time keeper architect DaviD Roc well revamps the iconic time hotel with a special focus: keeping new Yorkers on schedule.

PhotograPhy by ChristoPher sturman

By Mark Ellwood

Tasked with the first major renovation of Midtown’s Time hotel since its opening in 1999, highly acclaimed architect David Rockwell didn’t look far for inspiration. “Time. It’s one of those interesting things,” he explains. “Luxury used to be a meal that took three hours, while now it’s a meal that takes one and gives you two hours back to do other things.” Inspired by this idea of time as the ultimate luxury, the interiors guru wanted to convert the hotel into a hideaway from the surrounding hustle of the Theater District. (It’s an area he knows well— Rockwell’s firm has designed the sets for several shows, including megahit Kinky Boots.) Reconceiving the 193 rooms in this $20-million project for Sant Chatwal’s Hampshire Hotels group, he created urban retreats, adding contemporary touches like a two-way circular mirror behind which the TV is hidden when not in use, extra-large bathrooms with roomy showers, and custom, CONTINUED...

Broadway regular: David Rockwell was a natural choice to make over the Theater District’s Time hotel, having designed the sets for Kinky Boots, Hairspray, and The Normal Heart.

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rockwell’s redesign explores the concept of time as the ultimate luxury.

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leather-upholstered beds. The most important element to his redesign, though, focuses on the hotel’s lobby, safely sequestered from the street on the second floor. “Vertical movement is a great way to choreograph an entrance,” he says. “But the biggest challenge is to have that space live throughout the day—a place that feels good both at lunchtime and in the evening.” To achieve this, Rockwell developed custom corset-style screens that can expand or contract as needed, either spotlighting or hiding the bar, as well as ample areas for anyone to sit and recharge.

With public gathering spaces so vital in hotels, seating becomes that much more important. Rockwell calls poor reception seating “one of my pet peeves.” To avoid this problem at the Time, he created upholstered benches in the window nooks, intended as places guests will dawdle to relax or enjoy the city views. Of course, anyone daydreaming there needn’t worry about missing an appointment—he’s also installed an oversized clock wall installation behind reception to keep everyone informed of The Time. 224 W. 49th St., 212-246-5252; thetimehotels.com

PhotograPhy by Emily andrEws (toP)

The second-floor lobby gets special attention from Rockwell as a destination space in its own right. below left: A clock wall installation serves as the centerpiece of the reception area.

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Rare opportunity to own this Tribeca condo corner loft with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a deeded private indoor parking spot in the building’s private garage at 195 Hudson Street.

This extremely rare space ofers an open loft-like one bedroom home surrounded by city/skyline views and a terrace of of the sun-drenched living room.

SPACE flowers!

’tis the SeaSon Fashion veteran Frederique van der Wal brings her handcraFted bouquets to the viPs oF nYc.

eco-friendly flowers are on trend—and that is something this former supermodel knows a thing or two about.

Launched in the Netherlands in 2008, Frederique’s Choice, the blooming e-commerce business from former Dutch supermodel Frederique van der Wal, set out on a path to convince consumers of the benefits associated with having fresh flowers in their daily lives. “We look forward to introducing our wellness-focused lifestyle and our commitment to providing the best brand experience to tastemakers across New York,” she says. The budding business handpicks its purveyors, sources directly from local growers, and minimizes the supply chain, thus guaranteeing fresh, long-lasting bouquets. Flowers are sent in biodegradable vases made of pressed bamboo and rice and packaged in reusable canvas bags, and include field notes about their sourcing. The bouquets themselves are emotiondriven, with names like “Gratitude” and “Lavish.” From fashion to flowers, sustainable, eco-friendly brands are on trend— and that is something van der Wal knows a thing or two about. frederiqueschoice.com

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photography by gary gershoff/getty Images

By Samantha yankS

SPACE COLLAB

Runway pieces in Akris’s Spring/Summer 2016 collection (left and right) mimic the form of Sou Fujimoto’s architecture, including Budapest’s House of Hungarian Music (here) and an experimental home in Oita, Japan (below right).

Design duo: Sou Fujimoto (left) and Albert Kriemler

PhotograPhy by Sou Fujimoto architectS (houSe oF hungarian muSic, taiwan tower); iwan baan (houSe n 4691); PaScal le Segretain/getty imageS (model toP leFt); miguel medina/aFP/getty imageS (model toP right)

Taiwan Tower

match print A ris teams up with Japanese starchitect sou Fujimoto for a collection to be admired by the fashion- and design-savvy. By Lisa Ferrandino

There’s something truly special that happens when two distinct creative minds come together. For Akris Creative Director Albert Kriemler and famed Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, the result is the sophisticated-sleek

collaboration of the season. A longtime admirer of Fujimoto’s work—from the red-ink sketches of Hyde Park’s Serpentine Pavilion to the undulating graphics of a proposed music hall in Budapest—Kriemler

designed his Spring/ Summer collection not only by drawing inspiration from Fujimoto’s masterpieces, but in intimate collaboration with the architect. While some pieces incorporate literal homages (an image

of Fujimoto’s House N in Oita, Japan, is printed on a silk crêpe ensemble), others mirror buildings in material, construction, and pattern. The collection is nothing short of refined modernity— and for Kriemler, that is a quintessentially New York

quality. Says the designer, “I think that New York women, whether they live uptown, midtown, or downtown, most represent this style among their global peers.” 835 Madison Ave., 212-7171170; akris.ch

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NOMAD ABOUT YOU A HOT MICRO-HOOD GETS EVEN HOTTER.

The 48-unit condo conversion at 212 Fifth Avenue will keep its classic, almost medieval façade, which is characteristic of the neighborhood.

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NoMad, short for “North of Madison Square Park,” is the latest New York neighborhood to get portmanteau’ed. And like Soho and Tribeca, which were shabby commercial districts before they became artists’ enclaves, NoMad is becoming a luxuryhousing magnet. Among the new condos that are gleaming like sequins in this longtime hub of the wholesale garment industry is 212 Fifth Avenue, a 48-unit condo conversion at West 26th Street from a team led by the developer Madison Equities. Like many NoMad edifices, No. 212 has a vaguely medieval style—indeed, the views from some of its apartments are of a façade adorned with sword-clasping knights. But NoMad is coming out of the Dark Ages and into the light. “This was a commercial area, and that kind of worked against it for a while,” says Efraim Tessler, an associate broker with Keller Williams New York City. “But New Yorkers are always looking for a hidden gem.”

From the private terraces to the public lounge (PICTURED), the 69-unit building at 172 Madison aims to offer residents every amenity they can think of.

Once merely a busy 9-to-5 neighborhood, NoMad has come into its own with a flurry of high-end real-estate projects.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF VISUALHOUSE (212 FIFTH AVENUE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR); RENDERING BY SHAMIR SHAH (ONE SEVENTY TWO MADISON LOUNGE, INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR); PHOTOGRAPHY BY MERTEN SNIJDERS/GETTY IMAGES (TAXI)

BY C.J. HUGHES

“new yorkers are always looking for a hidden gem.” —efraim tessler

Developers are rushing in with shovels—and for good reason. In late December, the average asking price for the 68 co-ops and condos for sale in NoMad—42 of which were in new developments—was a hefty $4.75 million, according to StreetEasy.com. In another telltale sign, rentals are going condo, like at 88 and 90

Lexington Avenue, a HFZ Capital Group project. That developer has also planned a neck-craning condo tower behind the Marble Collegiate Church. There’s potential everywhere you look: At 10 Madison Square West, developer Witkoff Group and its partners carved a 125-unit condo from a former toy showroom.

Sensing trendiness, starchitects, naturally, are sniffing around, like at 218 Fifth, where Victor Group and Lend Lease have reportedly tapped Rafael Viñoly, the architect behind the skyscraper 432 Park, for a 52-story spire. Opening this fall is One Seventy Two Madison, a 69-unit condo at East 33rd Street from Tessler Developments,

which is trying to give a homey vibe to an office area. If the area feels deserted after people punch out at 6 o’clock, residents will scarcely realize it: The amenitypacked project, which includes three swimming pools, seems designed to obviate the need for anything outside its walls. NoMad has become a LuxDest, indeed.

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212 Fifth Avenue contrasts a stately façade with modern interiors. above left and right: One Seventy Two Madison’s third-floor “mansion” boasts 18-foot ceilings, 3,000 square feet of indoor space, and a wraparound terrace with a one-of-akind private outdoor pool.

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SPACE SPOTLIGHT

Super Cooper! A revAmped gArden And A new guestcurAted instAllAtion mAke the Cooper Hewitt A must-go this spring.

What Was once

By Erin rilEy

The opening of the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden marks the final phase of Cooper Hewitt’s renovation by Hood Design Studio and architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro. National Design Award winner Walter Hood has given the fin-de-siècle mansion a contemporary overlay and added features like terrace pavers, a rock garden, and an expanded terrace. “We had one

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the city’s all-encompassing idea: to make great design accessible to all, both in and beyond the museum walls,” says Museum Director Caroline Baumann. The garden is now open to the public free-of-charge. Also new this spring is the next installment in the museum’s guestcurated “Selects” series, featuring fashion wunderkind Thom Browne. “My intent is to play with reflection—to

give viewers the idea that their reflection is a work of art,” says the Manhattan-based designer, who has chosen mirrors and frames from the museum’s collection to display alongside his personal items (including 56 pairs of his famous silver-plated shoes). “Thom Browne Selects” runs March 4–October 2, 2 E. 91st St., 212-849-8400; cooperhewitt.org

largest private enclosed green space is noW a dynamic public resource.

Cooper Hewitt’s new Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden is open to the public. inset: Designer Thom Browne selected the 18th-century mirror shown here, made of carved and gilded pine, as part of his installation for the museum.

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Sagaponack. Gorgeous one-acre lot adjacent to a 30 acre farmfeld reserve on Bridge Lane in Sagapoack South features a totally renovated 5,225 SF+/-, 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath residence with gunite pool and studio. Magnifcent grounds with tall privet, apple trees & perennial gardens. Stroll to the Sagaponack Lake for kayaking & paddle boarding just a few hundred feet away or be at the ocean at Gibson Beach less than one mile away. This home should not be missed!

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East Hampton. Expertly designed by Larry Kane, this 5-bedroom, 7 bath, 5,000 SF+/home with room for expansion is sited on 2 acres and offers the best value on the market today. The entry leads you to the open floor plan that flows seamlessly from room to room and beyond to the outdoor oasis. The grounds are highlighted by a large dining patio covered by a trellis and overlooking the 20x50 gunite pool with waterfall and specimen plantings. All of this is just minutes to the center of East Hampton Village. Exclusive. Was $2.645M Now $2.495M WEB# 44369

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SPACE DESIGN

totally fab-ric!

Paint Party: Rebecca Atwood pairs the refined lines of her Stripe Pillow with splatter artwork.

this spring, textile artists Madeline Weinrib and rebecca atWood pair far-flung sourcing with new York livabilitY.

Designer Madeline Weinrib, known for her rich patterns that draw from globally sourced objects like Moroccan glass, Kashmiri shawls, and ikat-print dresses, has a different obsession this spring: the desert. “Rather than focus on a particular region, I wanted to explore the universal idea of desert living,” says Weinrib, whose spring collection references Bedouin tents and the desert’s muted palette (a departure from her signature pinks and oranges). Like all her collections, however, it’s Weinrib’s New York loft that makes it come together. “When I create a fabric, I always envision it in my loft on a grand scale,” she says. It’s at this point that Weinrib tweaks the print to make it livable. “I’ll tone down the color or space out the design.” Also on tap for 2016: a new outdoor fabric line, her first-ever cashmere throw collection, and a

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photography by Emily Johnston; photography by Emily Johnston (pillow); graciEla rossEtto (wEinrib); antoinE bootz (wEinrib’s showroom); nicolE FranzEn (shibori)

By Erin rilEy

Rebecca Atwood’s fabrics reflect a painterly sensibility. right: Madeline Weinrib finds inspiration this season in desert living. far right: Weinrib’s studio displays her classic pillows and furniture upholstered in ikat fabric.

“When I create a fabrIc, I alWays envIsIon It In my neW york loft on a grand scale.” —madeline weinrib Atwood uses a Japanese tie-dying technique called shibori to achieve her signature watercolor style.

fundraiser to support the Nepalese weavers she sources from who were impacted by last year’s earthquake. Whether the designer is an icon or a buzzy up-andcomer, New York living inevitably inspires an element of practicality in statement prints. The painterly styles from Rebecca Atwood Designs are inspired by the namesake designer’s upbringing in Cape Cod (weathered Shingle-style homes, wild gardens) and her everyday life in Brooklyn (sidewalk shadows, coffee stains). One print in the spring collection, Bloom, evokes “the uncurling of a flower from a bud using small, curved marks,” which is rendered in Atwood’s signature watercolor style achieved through a Japanese tie-dying technique called shibori. “Pattern doesn’t have to be bold and crazy,” says Atwood, whose new book Living with Pattern (Clarkson Potter) comes out in August. “It can be quiet, livable, and make just as great a statement.” Madeline Weinrib Atelier, 888 Broadway, 646-602-3780; madeline weinrib.com. Rebecca Atwood Designs, Studio Four NYC, 900 Broadway, Ste. 201, 212-475-4414; rebeccaatwood.com

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SPACE HOME “New York is oNe of the most fasciNatiNg cities iN the world. to produce here iN our workroom is iNcredible.” —david feldman

Five Years of fabulous! Donna anD DaviD FelDman oF Dmitriy & Co. are celebrating halF a DecaDe oF exquisite bespoke Furniture.

Dmitriy & Co. furniture boasts fashion-minded attention to detail, from the Loro Piana cashmere-wool blend fabrics to the top-stitched seams and notable silhouettes. The Belgian Linen Seine Bed (above), with its flared headboard and footboard, is a signature piece.

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Dmitriy & Co. is a closely guarded secret of top design firms. Donna and David Feldman, the Russian-born, Brooklynbased husband-and-wife team behind the brand, use 200-year-old techniques to create bespoke furniture with traditional European elements (think handjoined hardwood frames, hand-sewn upholstery, and horsehair padding). But if

the techniques are Old World, the style is firmly inspired by New York and the strong personalities that dwell here. “Each piece at Dmitriy & Co. tells the story of whoever owns it, and that story is intended to grow richer with each generation,” says Donna. This is a city-loving brand: The by-appointment-only showroom is in Chelsea, and all production takes

place in the couple’s Long Island City workroom. As David effuses, “New York is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. To be able to produce here entirely in our workroom is incredible. It’s the perfect imperfections visible in our furniture that can only be the result of truly handmade pieces.” 133 W. 25th St., 212-243-4800; dmitriyco.com

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checks to rebuild Pier 25 within five months so that our kids could run around on the park once summer came. There has been lots of buzz about Barry Diller building “Billionaire’s Island” off Pier 55. Naysayers claim the money can be better used. NS: I don’t see a difference between Barry Diller donating $113 million and John Paulson giving $100 million to Central Park [in 2012]. Greg Gushée: Bringing in someone like Thomas Heatherwick to do the design—that would have never happened had it been a public process. David Juracich: The High Line struggled with decades of bureaucracy. Yet, people pushed forward and it’s now the number one tourist attraction in New York City. LS: Whatever New York can build that’s incredibly distinctive to the city will always have tremendous long-term value. JS: Same can be said for Rafael Viñoly donating his design services [to the estuarium at Pier 26]. I hope it creates competition so that every starchitect will want to get involved. What residential buildings near the park have been the game-changers? LS: 200 11th Avenue changed the entire perception as to what happens north of 23rd Street. NS: Superior Ink established the whole corridor along Hudson River Park as a very exciting, ultra-luxury market. DJ: We have a rental project on First Avenue and 36th Street that has us working a lot with the city, which is

clockwise from left:

Stein and Juracich; 70 Vestry Street, a condominium developed by Related, provides waterfront living in Tribeca; Steinberg, Silvers, and Gushée.

using Hudson River Park as a blueprint for the East Side. 10 Hudson Yards is quickly becoming the nation’s corporate epicenter—with Google signing up, among others. GG: We have 10 million square feet of office space at Pier 57 and have completely leased the first two buildings to corporations like Coach, L’Oréal, SAP, Wells Fargo, and Time Warner. NS: We just rented 119 West 24th Street to AnheuserBusch. They wanted to bring all their creative here to take advantage of the urbanization and millennial trend. LS: It’s all about walkable lifestyle. Imagine working at the super-pier of Google and walking home to West Chelsea. GG: These corporations realize they need to attract top talent, and top talent wants to live in a well-connected area. To get involved with Friends of Hudson River Park, visit gotham-magazine. com/home-and-real-estate.

“It always amazed me that the greatest cIty In the world had nothIng on Its waterfront. we’re now part of a renaIssance where everythIng Is goIng to change wIthIn our lIfetIme.” —Jeremy steIn

panelists

Greg Gushée, Executive vice president of Related Companies, 60 Columbus Circle, 212-801-1000; related.com David Juracich, Principal at JDS Development, 104 Fifth Ave., 212-974-2844; jdsdevelopment.com Nick Silvers, Founding partner of Tavros Holdings, 27 W. 24th St., Ste. 702, 212-518-4942; tavroscapital.com Jeremy Stein, Senior global real estate advisor at Sotheby’s International Realty, 149 Fifth Ave., 212-431-2427; sothebysrealty.com Leonard Steinberg, President of Compass, 90 Fifth Ave., 646-375-1932; compass.com

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space: the guide! GOTHAM’S INN-SIDE TRACK TO HAUTE HOTELS fOR vISITORS AND STAyCATIONINg CITy DwELLERS

FIdI/TRIBECA The Greenwich hoTel Robert De Niro’s countrystyle hotel features a Shibui Spa and buzzy dining spot Locanda verde. 377 Greenwich St., 212-941-8900; thegreenwichhotel.com

SmyTh Loft-style rooms, Kiehl’s products, and terry-cloth robes fill this boutique hotel. 85 W. Broadway, 212-5877000; thompsonhotels.com

ABOVE & BEYOND The highest outdoor terrace bar in New York City welcomes its discerning guests 65 stories above the iconic Rockefeller Center. Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room offers playful bistro fare and a bespoke cocktail menu curated by top mixologists in an upscale hidden gem framed by sensational cityscapes. Thoughtful details and elevated style have attracted both locals and visitors for a taste of quintessential Manhattan. Bar SixtyFive is open Monday through Friday from 5:00 PM to close. 30 Rockefeller Plaza,

LES/EAST VILLAGE The Bowery hoTel An industrial-like building disguises kitschy interiors. 335 Bowery, 212-505-9100; theboweryhotel.com

croSBy STreeT hoTel Each of the 86 rooms is luxuriously appointed and distinctly different. 79 Crosby St., 212-226-6400; firmdalehotels.com

hoTel indiGo leS Subway graffiti and the music scene of the CBgB era inspired the look of this new hotspot. 171 Ludlow St., 212237-1776; ihg.com

The JameS new yorK True to its hip locale, The James features a stylish rooftop bar, an in-house art curator, and a restaurant by chef David Burke. 27 Grand St., 212-465-2000; jameshotels.com

MEATPACKING dISTRICT/ CHELSEA dream downTown This after-hours hotspot is known for its glass-ceilinged lobby lounge that looks into a swimming pool above. 355 W. 16th St., 212-2292559; dreamhotels.com

The hiGh line hoTel The rooms in this converted 1865 dormitory feature quirky details like terrariums and rotary phones from the ’30s. 180 10th Ave., 212-9293888; thehighlinehotel.com

GRAMERCY/ FLATIRON Gramercy ParK hoTel This retro-chic spot offers celeb sightings, high-end amenities, and access to the city’s only private park. 2 Lexington Ave., 212-9203300; gramercyparkhotel.com

MIdTOWN The KimBerly hoTel Opt for The Kimberly if you’re looking for a homey yet luxe stay—most rooms are spacious suites that include a kitchenette. 145 E. 50th St., 212-702-1600; kimberlyhotel.com

The london nyc Inspired interiors from renowned designer David Collins are among the many draws of this hotel, a stone’s throw from Carnegie Hall and MoMA. 151 W. 54th St., 212-307-5000; thelondonnyc.com

ParK hyaTT new yorK Hyatt’s flagship hotel is housed in the first 25 floors of the iconic One57 condo tower at the heart of “billionaire’s row.” 153 W. 57th St., 646-774-1234; newyork.park.hyatt.com

The PeninSula new yorK This classically luxurious hotel comes with all the amenities needed for a business traveler. 700 Fifth Ave., 212-956-2888; newyork.peninsula.com

The Plaza hoTel The Plaza remains a beacon of old-wealth New york, with

Artist’s EnclAvE

65th Floor, New York, NY 10012;

Hotel Grand Union opens this spring as NoMad’s latest

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boutique destination and Alfa Development Group’s frst

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hotel property. Housed in a 1905 landmark building and designed to evoke a quintessential New York townhouse, the 90-room hotel seeks to be hyper-local with bedding from Frette and bath products from C.O. Bigelow Apothecaries. “While the renovation brings new life to this landmark hotel, we have preserved the historic elements,” says CEO of Alfa Development Group Michael Namer. 34 E. 32nd St., 212-683-5890; hgunewyork.com

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PoP-UP Power Refnery Hotel has always been one to keep up with the city’s trending amenities. This spring, the midtown hotel introduces a new menu of wellness offerings through its partner Wellthily, including in-room travel kits and wellness tablets that allow guests to view healthy neighborhood guides and watch on-demand workouts. A rotating roster of pop-up ftness classes features guest trainers from Under Armour and Cyc Fitness. 63 W. 38th St., 646-6640310; refneryhotelnewyork.com

French-style rooms, private terraces, and butler service. 768 Fifth Ave., 212-7593000; fairmont.com

The RiTz-CaRlTon new YoRk, CenTRal PaRk A short walk to Museum Mile, this townhouse-like hotel has views of Central Park. 50 Central Park South, 212-3089100; ritzcarlton.com

Row nYC Located a block from Times Square, Row NYC is ideal for travelers looking for modern, well-designed rooms. 700 Eighth Ave., 888-352-3650; rownyc.com

The ST. RegiS new YoRk This centuries-old enclave is known for unrivaled service, a luxe Remède Spa, and the storied King Cole Bar. 2 E. 55th St., 212-753-4500; stregisnewyork.com

SanCTuaRY hoTel new YoRk This centrally located hotel adjacent to Times Square boasts European-style hospitality and stylish furnishings. 132 W. 47th St., 212-234-7000; sanctuaryhotelnyc.com

ViCeRoY new YoRk All the rooms harken to cabins on a luxury ocean

liner, but opt for a Viceroy Park View Room and its green vistas. 120 W. 57th St., 212-830-8000; viceroyhotelsandresorts.com

UPPER EaST SIDE The CaRlYle For a classic New York moment, head to Bemelmans Bar, famous for its Ludwig Bemelmans murals and 24k gold-leafcovered ceiling. 35 E. 76th St., 212-744-1600; rosewoodhotels.com

charming hotel that sits along a townhouse-lined street. 37 E. 64th St., 212-606-4600; plaza-athenee.com

The SuRReY A restaurant from chef Daniel Boulud, a world-class Cornelia Spa, and an impressive art collection highlight this Beaux Arts-style spot. 20 E. 76th St., 212-288-3700; thesurrey.com

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The MaRk hoTel

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This boutique hotel is all about one-of-a-kind perks: 24-hour access to Bergdorf Goodman, personal training with Dan Flores, and room service from none other than Jean-Georges Vongerichten. 25 E. 77th St., 212-744-4300; themarkhotel.com

Central Park, Hayden Planetarium, and the American Museum of Natural History are just two blocks from this classically restored landmark building. 201 W. 79th St., 212-875-1000;

The PieRRe This New York landmark offers white-glove service and rooms that feel like private residences. 2 E. 61st St., 212-838-8000; tajhotels.com

hoTel Plaza aThenée Suites have a distinct residential feel at this

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MandaRin oRienTal, new YoRk This Forbes five-star hotel at the Time Warner Center includes a 35th-floor lobby overlooking Central Park and a 14,500-square-foot spa with views of the Hudson River. 80 Columbus Circle, 212-805-8800; mandarinoriental.com

Crème de la Crème Fresh off of a multi-milliondollar renovation abetted by Brooklyn-based frm Crème Design, Eventi Hotel has become a stylish haven in Chelsea’s lack-of-luxe hospitality landscape. The lobby refresh comes replete with new artwork curated by Kyle DeWoody, cofounder of online boutique Grey Area, and We Came in Peace, a New York-based experiential design and production agency. Buzzy dining options abound: The Vine, a bar, lounge, and elevated library, is tucked behind the main lobby, which is bookended by restaurants L’Amico, from Laurent Tourondel, and Lupulo, from Michelin-starred George Mendes. 851 Avenue of the Americas, 212-564-4567; eventihotel.com

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SeaSon of GivinG The finesT in philanThropy Took cenTer sTage aT a hosT of evenTs across new york.

Gotham’s Winter issue cover star Sandra Lee hosted a brunch to celebrate Miracle on Madison Avenue.

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On December 5, Emmy Awardwinning TV star, lifestyle personality, philanthropist, and Gotham cover star Sandra Lee joined Lavinia Branca Snyder, president of The Society of MSK, and Gotham magazine to kick off the 29th annual Miracle on Madison Avenue shopping day with a brunch at Arabelle restaurant in Hotel Plaza Athénée. Lee played host to a crowd that included eventcommittee members of The Society of MSK and representatives from Madison Avenue’s participating brands and retailers.

Ari Zlotkin and Anne Fontaine

The ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off the shopping festivities.

MIRACLE ON MADISON AVENUE Following brunch, guests proceeded to the ribbon-cutting ceremony where Matthew Bauer, president of Madison Avenue Business Improvement District, joined Sandra Lee, the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s special ambassador, to mark the start of the festivities. Over 70 prestigious brands and retailers along Madison Avenue welcomed shoppers and participated in donating 20 percent of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds to The Society of MSK. Terry Waldan-Moreno

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Lewaa Abdul Khalek and Olga Smirnova

Sarah Gargano

Carolers greeted shoppers along Madison Avenue.

Debbie Walker, Lavinia Branca Snyder, and Blaise Kavanagh

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INVITED Kevin and Sharon Richards

Sandra Lee made a stop at Georg Jensen. Jason Shamp and James Te

Jerry Pozniak

Pablo Aguilar and Anu Raman

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Matthew Bauer

Jennifer Pi単a

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Robin Steiner

Julianne Moore and Massimiliano Giornetti

Alaia Baldwin

Cleo Wade, Nell Diamond, and Kate Greer

FERRAGAMO PRESENTS GANCIO STUDIOS

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At a glamorous event to celebrate the conclusion of Salvatore Ferragamoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100 Year Anniversary tour, guests were welcomed to Gancio Studios, a multimedia art installation that featured movie sets from throughout the years. Influencers like Michelle Monaghan, Carine Roitfeld, William Sofield, and Eva Chen were also treated to a first look at the houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s debut Signature eyewear and timepieces collection, and the premiere of Ferragamo Signature, a short film starring Ethan Peck and Elettra Wiedemann.

Ethan Peck

Carine Roitfeld

Dree Hemingway

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Mia Moretti, Ross Harrow, Amirah Kassem, and Margot

Michelle Monaghan

Erica Pelosini

Elettra Wiedemann and Caleb Lane

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INVITED The Rainbow Room provided a sparkling backdrop.

Andi Dorfman

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

Michele Schuster and Alicia Quarles

Norma Kamali, Daniella Yacobovsky, Erica Hill, and Sarah Robb O’Hagan

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A stylish and high-powered crowd gathered at the Rainbow Room for Dress for Success’s annual Women Helping Women breakfast to benefit the Professional Women’s Group, an international network supporting women who have recently entered the workforce. The event’s panel featured three women achievers at various stages in their careers—fashion designer Norma Kamali; Sarah Robb O’Hagan, president of Equinox; and Daniella Yacobovsky, co-founder of BaubleBar (as pioneer, principal, and protégé, respectively)—who discussed intergenerational topics with moderator Erica Hill, co-anchor of NBC’s Weekend Today.

Joi Gordon and Audrey Smaltz

Danielle DeMarco, Lauren Weiss Aviram, Barbara Garjian, Erica Kasel, Mariela Martinez-Correa, Advika Aggarwal, Megan Jana, Simone Jensen, Marisa Siegel, and Santipab Somboon

Robert Chavez

Jessica Corr

Joel Towers LEF members watch as students present design and marketing case studies.

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Barbara Cirkva

Since the Luxury Education Foundation’s founding, over 500 students from Columbia Business School and Parsons/New School for Design have taken courses on the creation and marketing of luxury goods. During last year’s final presentation, students from LEF’s Master Class program presented case studies prepared in collaboration with top executives from Chanel, Graff, Hermès, Loro Piana, and Tiffany & Co., in hopes of winning annual scholarships. LEF President Ketty Maisonrouge and brand executives and faculty members Barbara Cirkva, Robert Chavez, Jessica Corr, and Kay Unger comprised the judging panel.

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LUXURY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

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One of those vintage taxicabs you can get for weddings

Patron of the New, Steven Alan, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

A Piaget Polo in 18k rose gold

Instagram—because what’s the point of being fabulous if no one sees it?

Being Dior’s muse, slaying on the red carpet at the Met Costume Institute Gala

Nobu, Locanda Verde, Landmarc

A six-foot tub that rivals the one in the “Stay” video, complete with views of the Empire State Building

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ABC Kitchen, Artichoke Pizza, Shuko A formidable built-in guest list—building neighbors include Jessica Lange and Blythe Danner

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