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In the MoMent Dianne VaVra, senior VP of Press relations at Dior, reflects on 20 years of frienDshiP with legenDary lensman Bill Cunningham.

I first encountered Mr. Cunningham in 1998 when I started working for Dior.

I passed him each morning on 57th and Fifth during my daily commute from Long Island. Each day was different: Sometimes I would get a wave and a “Hi, Child,” other times a wink. On the best days, he would snap my picture.

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No matter what, it was always so inspiring to see this sweet, passionate man in action, wearing his iconic blue jacket with bicycle in tow. When my picture would appear in his “On the Street” column in The New York Times, it was such a thrill and an honor.

Over the years, he met

my children, Eve and Tom. Eve first approached him when she was five and asked why he didn’t wear a bike helmet. He laughed, and they became pen pals.

She would send him pictures of dresses and booties she made from bubble wrap, and he would send her French phrases to practice. One

day he asked Tom what he liked to do most in New York. Tom replied that he liked to look for coins on the street, because people in the city throw away money. Mr. Cunningham smiled that great smile of his and reached into his pocket, pulling out the coins he had found that morning. At the end of

each day, he said, he’d go to church and put the coins in the poor box.

Mr. Cunningham left our family with a wonderful collection of photos that captures how we grew and changed over the years.

And in a way, he did the same for every New Yorker. He will always be in our hearts.

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clockwise from left: photography by rose hartman/archive photos/getty images; owen hoffmann/patrickmcmullan.com; courtesy of bill cunningham

clockwise from far right: Fashion photographer Bill Cunningham encouraged the author to start her LE Trench line after seeing her in a vintage leopard trench day in and day out; Cunningham became pen pals with Vavra’s daughter, Eve, when she was only five years old; Cunningham in 1994; Vavra and Cunningham together in 2012.

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SCENE 47 // SOUNDS OF THE CITY Interpol’s Paul Banks and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA join forces to give New York the super-group album it deserves.

48 // IN THE FAST LANE In the age of instant gratification, three NYC restaurant teams are shifting into high gear with fab food and speedy service.

50 // MEN ON THE MOVE Theater. Film. Ballet. Jazz. We spoke with five of Broadway’s buzziest young talents about where the Great White Way is taking them.

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52 // FRENCH FOR FOMO When restaurants want to be the next hottest thing, they enlist Paris-born Edgar Vaudeville to orchestrate it all.

58 // ALL THE WORLD’S A FAIR Art Basel Miami Beach turns the corner on 15 years as the ab-fab global art fest.

54 // THINK BIG!

60 // SCENE: THE GUIDE

David Goldin is helping to keep New York unique, one small-business loan at a time.

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

56 // SUGAR AND SPICE Sip, don’t shoot! The new batch of tequilas grows up.

57 // THE ART OF BENEVOLENCE At Cooper Hewitt, two thoughtprovoking shows explore the concept of humanitarian design.

STYLE 63 // VIVA ROMA! Couture kaiser Karl Lagerfeld marshals Fendi—the Italian capital’s high fashion temple—into its tenth decade.

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Blooms abound at Ralph Lauren’s first-ever fragrance salon.

68 // READY, JET SET, GO! Bid adieu to standard travel with Rimowa and Moncler’s über-fab luggage collab.

70 // KING PINS It’s the smallest pieces— what’s in a pocket, on a wrist, flicked between the fingers—that make the biggest impression.

74 // DOWNTOWN DEBUT Luxury shopping south of 14th Street just got a big, beautiful anchor in the form of Saks Downtown at Brookfield Place.

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

FEATURES 82 // LEGENDARY New music! New film!

Mogul/multihyphenate John Legend has rocked 2016. And now, with his #FreeAmerica movement taking hold during a hotly debated election year, he has a lot more to say…

88 // BOYS TOWN In the not-so-gray area between tailoring and athleisure is where the well-suited dudes hang.

SPACE 97 // LES IS MORE The Hotel on Rivington’s new hot spot, Café Medi, takes inspiration from the breezy-cool villages of Italy, Spain, and France.

98 // L’OBJET OF AFFECTION Elad Yifrach’s new interiors boutique is a gem, showcasing a carefully curated collection of lust-worthy décor pieces.

100 // GILT TRIP For 21st-century hedge funders and tech titans, weekending like a Rockefeller means a Gilded Age getaway to the Adirondacks.

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LEGENDARY John Legend gives us the scoop on the Oscar-buzzy La La Land—and why Chrissy Teigen is the best person to follow on Twitter.

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FALL REAL ESTATE PREVIEW One of the hottest new trends in East End real estate is architecture that brings the outside in.

101 // CRYSTAL CLEAR Atelier Swarovski collabs with the world’s leading design talents for its debut home collection.

Trendsetters are building up the far West Village, proving there’s still more to discover in one of the city’s most iconic—and familiar—neighborhoods.

104 // UPTOWN FUNK Bloomingdale’s style guy Kevin Harter gives Gotham his go-to guide for everything Harlem.

106 // SPACE: THE GUIDE Gotham’s inn-side track to haute hotels and beautiful living in NYC.

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LES IS MORE Café Medi brings Mediterranean flavor to the Lower East Side.

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L’OBJET OF AFFECTION Elad Yifrach is curating a new generation of family heirlooms at his Bleecker Street boutique.

The surreal estate market on the East End continues its fantastic ascent.

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LETTER From THE EDITor-IN-CHIEF

so many iconic men live in New

York, and one of them appears on the cover of this issue: Singersongwriter John Legend, who adds actor and activist to his resume this year. Also in these pages, Banks & Steelz—the collaborative effort between Interpol frontman (and one-time

Gotham staffer!) Paul Banks and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA— share the very New York inspiration behind their debut album. And, of course, our city is the stage where so many theater talents make their names, including Leslie Odom Jr., Alex Sharp, Aaron Tveit, Robert Fairchild, and Michael Arden, all of whom have given Gotham exclusive interviews. It’s easy to tip our hat in this Men’s issue to all the gentlemen who are making our city sing!

The issue opens with a personal ode to photographer Bill Cunningham from Christian Dior Beauty’s Dianne Vavra, who penned a moving homage to the lensman and even shared some mementos of their friendship.

Cunningham blazed a path in the world of street photography like no other and captured our hearts along with his great imagery of

powerful New Yorkers. From Elad Yifrach’s L’Objet opening on Bleecker Street to Ralph Lauren’s first fragrance boutique on Madison Avenue, there’s an impressive roster of men in the world of fashion and beauty that we sit down with for chats in this, our Men’s issue.

And for every moment we think our city is the greatest in the world—and it most certainly is—we all love to escape from time to time. With that in mind, we take a visit to the breathtaking Adirondacks and look at the hottest trends in the Hamptons real estate market for the 2017 season. But, of course, when we return to New York, we enjoy it that much more.

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photography by Jemal Countess/getty Images (legend); mark saglIoCCo/getty Images for Hamptons magazIne (Carlston); zaCh hIlty/bfa.Com (davId yanks); Carl tImpone/bfa.Com (gross)

clockwise from above left: A fun throwback picture at a holiday party with John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in 2010; at a private dinner in Wainscott with Jennifer Carlston, Diana Frank, Simone Levinson, Beth Buccini, Alina Cho, Shoshanna Gruss, and Danielle Snyder; with my husband, David Yanks, at the Watermill Center Gala FATA; with authors Michael Gross and William Norwich at a private dinner celebrating East Hampton Authors Night.

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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER

from left: At the Thomas Sabo AW16 Collection Event with Georgia May Jagger and Gotham associate fashion editor Casey Trudeau; enjoying the beautiful day with DJ Hannah Bronfman at a cover party for our sister publication, Hamptons.

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recently wrapped his movie How to Talk to Girls at Parties; and actor-director Michael Arden, who has already been tapped to direct his next Broadway show.

I had the pleasure of meeting the late and beloved Bill Cunningham, who we commemorate in this issue, during my days at The Gray Lady. Bill brought us street style before it was even a phrase, chronicling everyday life in the city he loved.

Real estate in the city is booming! In this issue, we uncover even more reasons to love the West Village, including some must-see properties. The Shephard at 275 West 10th Street offers an indoor basketball court, a garden filled with trees, and a

library curated by Assouline.

Although summer is over, the Hamptons real estate market is always open for business. We are featuring a special Hamptons real estate section that is not to be missed! Now is the time to think about buying that summer home you always wanted on the East End. Enjoy the issue and this wonderful fall season in our amazing city!

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“it’s raining men” in our Late Fall issue as we celebrate our cover star—the Oscar, Golden Globe, and 10-time Grammy winner John Legend—at the new Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown.

There are so many talented men in this issue: Leslie Odom Jr., the Tony Award winner from Hamilton, who’s already touring a jazz and musical theater album; Aaron Tveit, who has a new romantic comedy, Better Off Single, out in October; Robert Fairchild, who made his Broadway debut in An American in Paris last year and continues his beautiful work as a principal dancer with the New York City Ballet; Alex Sharp, who

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Keith Baltimore

Lynx Alexander

Tom Meyers

Ruben Diaz Jr.

Ernest Alexander

Alec Baldwin

Ken Friedman

Mark Anthony Green

Dalia Oberlander

Ryan Serhant

Gail Levy

Elizabeth Kurpis

Michael Bastian

Alexa Mehraban

Julia Henderson

Glenn O’Brien

Nick Wooster

Scott Shurman

Jim Caiola

Chloe Coscarelli

Mort Zuckerman

Jim Moore

Angie Mar

Bradley Tusk

Greg Remmey

Roopal Patel

Errol Louis

William Bratton

Monte Lipman

Steven Alan

Harold Moore

Veronique Hakim

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Deuki Hong

Spike Lee

Neil Radnall

Philippe Chow

Dylan Lauren

Richard Sinnott

Huma Abedin

Michael White

Eric Jennings

Seth Meyers

Keith McNally

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GoinGs on about town celebrated music, film, and fitness.

This season was flush with exciting events and happenings highlighting New York’s best and brightest. The music industry’s hottest artists gathered at Madison Square Garden for the MTV Video Music Awards, featuring performances

by Beyoncé, remarks from Kanye West, and a comeback from Britney Spears. Many events also highlighted the importance of health and wellness: The Southampton Sweat Fitness Festival and Johnny Mac Tennis Project encouraged New Yorkers to head outside and get their hearts pumping—and Chelsea Handler and Nate Ruess stepped up to the challenge with tennis racquets in tow.

Beyoncé dazzled on the “white carpet” at the VMAs.

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INVITED Nick Jonas

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Jaden Smith

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MTV’S VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

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Kanye West

Britney Spears

MTV bestowed its coveted “Moonman” awards on some of the music industry’s biggest names.

The night was full of memorable moments, from Rihanna’s lifetime achievement recognition to Beyoncé’s jaw-dropping fifteen-minute runthrough of her latest album, Lemonade, to Britney Spears‘s highly anticipated return to the VMA stage. The arena was filled with stars, including Olympian Simone Biles, Heidi Klum, and Winnie Harlow.

Guests enjoyed spectacular views of the city from the rooftop after-party at The James hotel.

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THE CINEMA SOCIETY’S SCREENING OF DISORDER The Cinema Society and Chopard, along with Line 39 and Qui Tequila, hosted a screening of IFC Films’ Disorder. The party, held at the James hotel’s rooftop bar, Jimmy, featured movie-inspired signature cocktails like the Riviera Intrigue and Nightwatch made by Qui Tequila and Line 39 signature wines. Guests included Diane Kruger, Tara Westwood, Paul Haggis, and Hamilton newcomer Brandon Victor Dixon.

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Hamptons celebrated cover star Georgina Bloomberg at an event hosted by Ryan Serhant and Matthew Breitenbach. The celebration welcomed the tastemakers, connoisseurs, and stars of the Hamptons summer season. Guests Neal Sroka and Carlos Orozco enjoyed the fabulous food from Relish Catering while others like Karen Azoulay and Howard Lorber mingled over signature cocktails.

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Forces of nature: “It’s like a tree,” says RZA (RIGHT) of Banks & Steelz, his new group with Interpol frontman Paul Banks.

“The branches all fall apart, but the root is the same. I think New York has been our root, creatively.”

SOUNDS OF THE CITY INTERPOL’S PAUL BAN S AND WU-TANG CLAN’S RZA JOIN FORCES TO GIVE NEW YORK THE SUPER-GROUP ALBUM IT DESERVES.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ATIBA JEFFERSON

BY TIM LATTERNER

How did you find the sound for your new group, Banks & Steelz, and new album, Anything But Words?

RZA: When you’re going through this album [Warner Bros. Records], you’ll hear elements from multiple genres, and you’ll realize our album is genrebending. That’s part of our energy, I think. It’s like a unique sandwich. You always put meat and

cheese on a sandwich, right? But if you add sauerkraut, then it [becomes] a Reuben, you know what I mean?

What story are you looking to tell with these tracks?

Paul Banks: We did something anthemic that could be interpreted as patriotic, that could energize the game. It could be the anthem of the underdog-— for one person up against a

much larger entity.

RZA: Each song has its own individual energy. Coming from the same source, you’ll hear the synergy.

You’re both from New York—what do you love about it?

RZA: You were an Interpol fan and maybe you have a Wu Tang T-shirt under your button-down—that’s New York. I think the energy that brought him and me together was this city.

Final question: Where do you go for last-stop late-night food?

Banks: There’s a Joe’s Pizza, you know the one on 14th and Third? You can go at 3 AM and there’s a line all the way to the street-—it’s that good.

RZA: My last crazy night in New York—Paul might have been with me—we ate Mamoun’s Falafel. The one on MacDougal. That’s the stuff.

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In The Fast Lane In the age of Instant gratIfIcatIon, three nyc restaurant teams are shIftIng Into hIgh gear wIth fab food and speedy servIce. by Tim LaTTerner

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Nice guys finish first: Daniel Humm (left) and Will Guidara’s Made Nice is set to be the grab-and-go lunchrush spot in NoMad.

Mangia! Diners at Eataly Downtown can dig into faves like Neopolitan pizza or stop by Orto e Mare, a café serving breakfast that is exclusive to the new location. below: Eataly’s dream team, including partner Mario Batali (second from right).

On the plus side: The upgraded comfort foods at Fuku+ include spicy fried chicken sandwiches and iced-tea slushies.

photography by pablo EnriquEz (pizza); FrancEsco tonElli (humm); gabriElE stabilE (slushiE, sandwich)

Hungry huddled masses, take note: The city’s hottest chefs are putting away their white linen tablecloths and opening their doors to fast-casual eateries.

Eleven Madison Park’s Daniel Humm and Will Guidara recently got into the counterservice game with Made Nice (8 W. 28th St.; makeitnicenyc.com), a few blocks away from their fine-dining flagship. “We wanted to build a restaurant in the NoMad neighborhood that we knew was missing,” says Guidara. “This community has been our home for years now, but we’ve been craving a place that we can visit almost every day for delicious, wholesome food and warm hospitality.”

When it comes to expanding his fast-casual empire, David Chang looks beyond geography.

Fuku+ (15 W. 56th St.; fukuplus. momofuku.com), a Midtown version of the East Village favorite, may reside in the Chambers Hotel, but it’s still home to the city’s best fried chicken sandwich.

Chang is not the only one with a penchant for sequels: Mario Batali and his fellow Italophiles have brought Eataly Downtown (101 Liberty St.; eataly.com)—a second installment of their sprawling marketplace dedicated to all things Italian—to the new Westfield World Trade Center mall. “Eataly has always been not just about bringing great Italian cuisine to people,” says Batali, “but teaching them how to make it and giving them the tools.” We’ll eat to that!

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ALEX SHARP

LESLIE ODOM JR.

Age: 27. How you know him: A Tony win—and unanimous raves—for his Broadway debut as an autistic teen in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Grabbing Tony gold: “It’s surreal. I forget that it’s happened quite a lot. Then I realize… I’m like, Jesus Christ.” Best New York pizza: “Roberta’s—shout out to the Bee Sting!”

What’s next: His first movie, John Cameron Mitchell’s punk-tastic How to Talk to Girls at Parties with Nicole Kidman, comes out next year. He’s also filming Monumental, in which his character “goes on the run with his crazy, right wing, Vietnam vet grandfather, played by Jeremy Irons. That’s going to be pretty f--king cool.”

Age: 35. How you know him: Tony win for Hamilton, Smash on NBC. Rap vs. jazz: “The funny thing about the hip-hop of Hamilton—channeling my inner Kendrick Lamar—is that that was the new stuff to me, the unfamiliar. The music on my [debut] album is songs that I grew up with.” Best advice: “I was truly preparing to quit the business after a rough patch right before my 30th. A great coach in LA said to me, ‘Sure you can quit, and I’ll help. But I’d love to see you try first.’ I was confused... but then I got his drift. He wanted me off my couch.” What’s next: “Putting finishing touches on my second album out this winter!”

THIS PAGE AND OPPOSITE: PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOAN MARCUS (SHARP); THEO WARGO/GETTY IMAGES (ODOM); KEVIN ESTRADA/FOX VIA GETTY IMAGES (TVEIT); KIRK MCKOY/LOS ANGELES TIMES VIA GETTY IMAGES (ARDEN); MATTHEW MURPHY (FAIRCHILD)

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If you can make it here: These actors are parlaying Broadway success into distinctive careers. FROM FAR LEFT: Alex Sharp in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time; Leslie Odom Jr. in Hamilton; Aaron Tveit in Grease Live!; Michael Arden directing Spring Awakening; and Robert Fairchild in An American in Paris.

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Age: 32. How you know him: He’s got one of those leading-man faces you start seeing everywhere—Next to Normal on Broadway, Grease Live! on Fox, the Les Misérables film. New York fave: “One spot that I end up at almost every day—this is so lame—is Hu Kitchen. I have some food allergy situations. It’s paleo, organic, glutenfree, and really good.” What’s next: Better Off Single, in theaters October 7.

“It’s a romantic comedy from a guy’s point of view.” Inspiration: “Hugh Jackman—the way he moves back and forth between stage and screen. In Les Miz,despite having the most to do, he was the nicest person on set. I look to that as an example I want to follow.”

Age: 33. How you know him: Anger Management on FX, Bride Wars, Tony nom for directing Spring Awakening with Deaf West Theatre. Favorite New York restaurant: L’Artusi. Best advice: “If you’re not terrified of the choice you’re making, it’s probably the wrong choice.” Favorite Broadway show: “Currently, Fun Home.” What’s next: Directing Merrily We Roll Along in LA. Memorable moment: “Meeting so many people with disabilities who were inspired by Spring Awakening and watching casting opportunities open up to people with different abilities since our production… it makes all the hard work feel worth it.”

Age: 29. How you know him: Principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, Tony nom for An American in Paris. Favorite New York spot: “Rosa Mexicano at Lincoln Center…

Anyone who has had their margaritas understands why.” Best advice: “Don’t compare yourself to anyone else. Use their strengths to inspire you to better your weaknesses.” Favorite Broadway show: Hair. What’s next: Taking An American in Paris to London’s West End. Memorable moment: “Getting to dip Leslie Caron on the stage of the Palace Theater after she saw [the show] for the first time.”

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SCENE ARBITER Chefs Club earns the highest marks in all areas with (from left) its fine cuisine, some of Food & Wine’s most highly regarded toques, and an atmosphere to make anyone feel welcome.

French for fomo when restaurants want to be the next hottest thing, they enlist paris-born Edgar VaudEVillE to orchestrate it all.

The missing ingredient: Edgar Vaudeville is a master at revitalizing and activating restaurants and putting them on the road to success.

“having guests Coming to your restaurant is not enough.

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Much like the TV and movie industry, the New York restaurant scene is super-saturated with both content and providers: food trucks, gourmet delivery, high-end fast-casual eats—to say nothing of the steady stream of new openings. When restaurants want to catch the moving train of what’s in vogue and make themselves the place to be, they call Edgar Vaudeville.

The mastermind behind the rebranding of New York’s Le Colonial has become a go-to authority on reimagining restaurants by bringing celebrities, artists, and socialites together.

“It’s the PR triangle: beautiful venue, entertainment, interesting crowd,” says Vaudeville.

“You organize events, bring journalists, bring entertainment, and bring interesting people.”

After stints at the see-and-beseen Paris hot spot Hôtel Costes and the award-winning

hotel Le Bristol Paris, Vaudeville is currently boosting the NYC restaurant Chefs Club. Under the guidance of culinary director Didier Elena, this collaborative concept features a menu of dishes from winners of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs awards. “Here, for interesting people, we bring celebrity chefs,” says Vaudeville, and they in turn bring their chef friends. “It’s a club.”

Above all else, Vaudeville preaches the power of presence.

“Identities of restaurants are through people, not design,” he says—an idea supported by David Rockwell’s fab industrialchic interiors, which create seamless open spaces between the diners and chefs. “If you’re not there, your regular won’t be. Welcome the people, and don’t hesitate to offer yourself.”

Chefs Club, 275 Mulberry St., 212-941-1100; chefsclub.com

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By tim latterner

Impero Caffè by Scott Conant opens at Innside New York in the bustling NoMad neighborhood, offering an all-day Italian menu in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Lunch and dinner feature a variety of antipasti and satisfying house made pastas, the hallmarks of Conant's soulful Italian cooking. In the morning, the space captures the spirit of a traditional Italian coffeehouse, offering guests pastries, cappuccinos and shots of espresso to start their day. Impero Caffè's sense of "sprezzatura", or an air of casual elegance, makes it a go-to spot for those who seek a relaxed and stylish destination to savor comforting fare and good company.

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DaviD GolDin is Helping to keep new york unique, one small-business loan at a time.

By Tim LaTTerner

A new Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s may attract home buyers to a neighborhood, but it’s the local coffee shops, cupcakeries, and hole-in-the-wall pizza places that keep them there.

Enter David Goldin, founder and CEO of Capify, a small-business lender with an entrepreneurfriendly strategy. “I saw the need 14 years ago that banks simply weren’t lending to small businesses,” says Goldin. “Back in 2002 I founded a company called AmeriMerchant, a way for businesses to unlock a hidden aspect they never knew they had.” With AmeriMerchant, business owners could approximate the money they would make, and based on those findings, Goldin fronted them the funds.

“What business owners like is our merchant cash-advance product, because it works with their cash flow,” says Goldin, who has since consolidated his operations under the name Capify. “Depending on the business, we know there are busy months and there are slower months. As sales slow down, the repayments slow down. As sales go up, the payments go up. It works very well for seasonal businesses.”

So rest assured: When the urge hits, you can pick up another homemade blueberry pop tart and flat white at the artisanal roasters around the corner.

Thanks to Goldin, they’ll be around for a while. 475 Park Ave. South, 11th Floor, 800-2673790; capify.com

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“The mission of Capify is To help businesses aCross The globe by providing simple, quiCk, and responsible aCCess To CapiTal.” —david goldin

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sugar and spice Sip, don’t Shoot! the new batch of tequilaS growS up.

The age of añejo: As master distillers begin aging tequila longer, the rise of extra-añejos is placing Mexico’s national spirit on the top shelf amongst whiskeys and Cognacs—and in rocks glasses as straight-nochaser sippers.

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It’s no secret that spirits aficionados have long reached for premium whiskeys and Cognacs, but high-end labels are responding to rising demand for sip-worthy tequilas with tipples of astonishing depth and flavor.

From artisanal new-crop distilleries to world-famous brands, master distillers have begun barrel-aging the blue agave–based spirit for years, allowing the wood to layer rich notes of vanilla and caramel atop agave’s natural spice. But what

exactly makes for a sipping tequila? “First and foremost it cannot be fiery,” explains Tad Carducci, bar consultant and author of A Lime and a Shaker: Discovering Mexican-Inspired Cocktails.

“But the tequila has to have an intensity of flavor, and it should offer a long, lingering finish.”

Consider, for example, Dulce Vida Extra Añejo ($160 for 750 ml), aged for five years in former Napa Valley red wine barrels, which impart juicy, round, fruity notes. Meanwhile,

Herradura Selección Suprema Extra Añejo ($350) offers soft, Cognaclike flavors of stone fruit and hazelnut. And Gran Patrón Piedra ($400), the luxury brand’s first-ever extra-añejo, is a silky, rounded sipper with plenty of caramel and spice.

Interest in premium tequilas is on the rise, says Chantal Martineau, tequila expert and author of How the Gringos Stole Tequila: The Modern Age of Mexico’s Most Traditional Spirit. Thanks in part to celeb-backed

brands, “people are associating tequila with sophistication and style.”

Furthering that association, she says, is the the evolution of Mexican cuisine from street fare into more sophisticated dining.

While these selections are delicious on their own, is it okay to mix a high-end tequila into a cocktail? “Of course!” Martineau affirms.

Skip the prickly pear margaritas, she suggests, and “make a stirred, spiritforward cocktail that really lets the tequila shine.”

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By Parker Smith

SCENE MUSEUM Humane scale: HOK’s Mural Pavilion turns Harlem Hospital into a reflection of its neighborhood. below: A detail of a textile produced

by Dosa. bottom: A basket bag designed

by Riedizioni’s Luisa Cevese made from cut silk selvedge waste and polyurethane.

The ArT of Benevolence At Cooper Hewitt, two thoughtprovoking shows explore the concept of humAnitAriAn design.

PhotograPhy by Paul Warchol (hosPital); © dosa inc.(textile); © luisa cevese riedizioni (bag)

By Suzanne Charlé

As concern for the environment and sustainability deepens, Cooper Hewitt is offering two exhibitions, says museum director Caroline Baumann, that “empower visitors to see themselves as designers of ideas, strategies, and solutions that improve our daily lives.”

For “By the People: Designing a Better America” (through February 20, 2017), curator Cynthia E. Smith traveled across the country in search of projects that encourage equitable communities.

New York is represented by design firm HOK’s brilliant Mural Pavilion for Harlem Hospital; the six-story-high glass façade “comes alive at night,” she says, displaying replicas of rediscovered murals from the 1930s— the first major WPA commissions awarded to African-Americans.

“Scraps: Fashion, Textiles, and Creative Reuse” (through April 16, 2017) displays the work of three fashion designers who “address textile waste at its source,” says Baumann. Reiko Sudo, of textile design company Nuno, salvages discarded bits of silk cocoons—typically fed to animals—for use in knit and handwoven fabrics. Luisa Cevese, founder of design studio Riedizioni, and Christina Kim, founder of fashion brand Dosa, repurpose fabric remnants into tabletop products and clothing, respectively. In doing so, note curators Susan Brown and Matilda McQuaid, the three designers “elevate the humble scrap to an exquisite statement of sustainable design.” 2 E. 91st St., 212-849-8400; cooperhewitt.org

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Sweet Basel (from left): Highlights from last year’s fair included artwork from Alighiero Boetti; the Positions Sector; and a booth dedicated to the work of Michael Craig-Martin.

Parties, talks, and film screenings (right) break up the gallery-hopping. left: Works

by Alexander Calder and Frank Stella (from foreground) in the Galleries sector.

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’Texts for nothing’ Samuel Beckett, in play, 2010, by Joseph Kosuth. left: A Pope.L performance piece. right: Beautiful Day, 2015, by Paola Pivi

all the world’s a fair as Art bAsel miAmi beAch Turns The corner on 15 years, The ab-fab global arT fesT is bigger, beTTer, and bolder Than ever.

By Betsy F. perry

Art Basel Miami Beach remains a magnet for the world’s top art aficionados, continuing to grow in significance and popularity as the fair moves into its middle teens. “Every show is marked by the high quality of galleries participating,” says Art Basel Director Americas, Noah Horowitz. “However, this year also affords an opportunity to look back at the show’s past 15 years, including Art Basel’s tremendous impact on Miami and growth of international engagement with the art scenes across the Americas.”

Beginning with by-invitation-only VIP events on Wednesday, November 30—which bring out majorleague collectors—and opening to the public on Thursday, December 1, ABMB will bring together 270 galleries from 30 countries. The fair also anticipates even more visitors than the 77,000 who attended the five-day fest in 2015, including the usual boldfaced names— with bank accounts to match—such as seasoned art shoppers Leonardo DiCaprio, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sean “Diddy” Combs.

As the fair has grown, so have the distinct sectors, which currently include Galleries, Nova, Positions,

Survey, Edition, Film, Kabinett, and Public, featuring outdoor installations and larger-scale works. In addition to world-famous galleries like Gagosian, Marian Goodman, and Michael Werner, ABMB will welcome 22 first-time exhibitors, including 12 from the Americas, six from Europe, and four from Asia.

“We have some very exciting galleries participating in the Miami Beach show for the first time,” says Horowitz, “from Gaga Fine Arts in Mexico and Leo Xu Projects in China to Galerie Greta Meert in Belgium and Galleria d’Arte Maggiore G.A.M in Italy, [as well as] Di Donna and Callicoon Fine Arts in New York and Marc Selwyn Fine Art and Various Small Fires in Los Angeles.” Adds Horowitz, “I personally always enjoy getting to know new artists presented in Nova and Positions. Rita Ponce de León and Ishmael Randall Weeks at Ignacio Liprandi [gallery] and Max Hooper Schneider with High Art [gallery] come to mind.”

ABMB also offers public film screenings, talks, and tours, but much of the energy comes from the hustle and bustle of visitors wandering in and out of galleries or refueling at one of the strategically placed cafés, where eavesdropping on whopper deals—semi-sotto voce—adds to the excitement. It’s all part of the hype that attracts the world’s gaze toward ABMB, a fair at the forefront of premier high-octane events in the art world, and one held in a city that thrives on celebrity.

November 30 through December 4, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach; artbasel.com/ miami-beach

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

Pl., 212-539-1776; bluehillfarm.com

ABC KitChen

Bruno PizzA

this Jean-georges Vongerichten restaurant attracts 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

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

AnnisA 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 are sourced from his farm in upstate new york. 75 Washington

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 this popular midtown spot combines a landmark space (lever house), art from übercollector aby rosen, and chef mario danieli’s exquisite milanese fare. 390 Park ave., 212-888-2700; casalever.com

del Posto

JeAn-GeorGes

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

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

dirty frenCh

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

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

eleven mAdison PArK

lAfAyette

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

this spot takes the brass out of the brasserie with “French by way of the côte d’azur” cooking. 380 Lafayette St., 212-533-3000; lafayetteny.com

thomas keller takes the tasting menu to luxurious heights at this fine-dining favorite overlooking columbus circle. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-8239335; perseny.com

elevenmadisonpark.com

the lAmBs CluB

rAinBow room

emPellón CoCinA

culinary star geoffrey Zakarian does modern american at its best. 132 W. 44th St., 212-997-5262; thelambsclub.com

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

this world-ranked restaurant is the capital of daniel humm and will guidara’s glamorous culinary empire in nomad. 11 madison ave., 212-889-0905;

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

GrAmerCy tAvern one of the city’s most beautiful restaurants, it also offers the city’s best service.

42 E. 20th St., 212-477-0777; gramercytavern.com

Re-Inn-VentIon a West Village institution is changing hands. The Beatrice Inn, a landmark for chophouse-style meat

loCAndA verde andrew carmellini works classical French technique into family-style italian dishes. 377 greenwich St., 212-925-3797; 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

connoisseurs, is under new owner-

mArtA

ship. Angie Mar, the head chef of

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., 212-651-3800; martamanhattan.com

the restaurant, has bought the cozy Village staple from Vanity Fair editor graydon carter. Says mar, “my intention was to redefine how we think about meat, almost a sommelier’s approach to meat. the Beatrice has become my home; i hope our guests will feel at home, too.” 285 W. 12th St., 212-675-2808; thebeatriceinn.com

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JunGsiK

this 26-seat restaurant. 10 Columbus Circle, 212-8239800; masanyc.com

mAsA acclaimed sushi master masa takayama specializes in very pricey omakase dinners at

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

PHOTOGRAPHY bY DAve KATz

DINING

Battle time Kathleen Battle was one of the Metropolitan Opera’s marquee names in the 1980s and ’90s, but that didn’t stop the company from dismissing her from a production of Donizetti’s Fille du Régiment and canceling all future offers in 1994, citing her “unprofessional” behavior during rehearsals. now the singer with the angelic voice and blemished track record is making a triumphant return with a recital of spirituals in the met’s 3,800-seat

auditorium—an

exceedingly

rare invitation for a solo artist. November 13 at 4

pm,

Lincoln Center, 212-362-6000;

metopera.org

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 NYC’s best-known gastropubs. 314 W. 11th St., 212-620-0393; thespottedpig.com

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

Tomei. 221 West Broadway, 212-944-8378; whitestreetnyc.com

53rd St., 212-708-9400; moma.org

ART

“Crochet Coral Reef: Toxic Seas” explores the reappropriation of trash, yarn, and tubing to create colorful reefs as a response to ocean pollution. Through January 22, 2017, 2 Columbus Circle, 212-2997777; madmuseum.org

The frick collecTion The exhibition “Repentant Magdalene” showcases 17th-century painter Guido Cagnacci in all his eccentricity with a look at his religious paintings.

October 25, 2016 to January 22, 2017, 1 E. 70th St., 212-288-0700; frick.org

The MeT Breuer

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

“Kerry James Marshall: Mastry” shows how the artist, 35 years into his career, has challenged stereotyped representations of black people in the Western tradition. October 25, 2016 to January 29, 2017, 945 Madison Ave., 212-731-1675; metmuseum.org

WhiTe STreeT

MoMa

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

Photographer Nan Goldin captures an older, grittier New York in “The Ballad of Sexual Dependency.”

Through February 12, 11 W.

upland

MuSeuM of arT and deSign

The ruBin MuSeuM The second installment of the Sacred Spaces series explores the acoustic art of the world’s highest monasteries through recorded sounds like flags flapping and monks chanting. Opens November 11, 150 W. 17th St., 212-6205000; rubinmuseum.org

SocieTy of illuSTraTorS MuSeuM “A Retrospective: Ralph Steadman” looks back at one of the most influential alternative cartoonists in American history. Through October 22, 128 E. 63rd St., 212-838-2560; societyillustrators.org

new on bRoAdwAy a Bronx Tale Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri reunite as director and writer, respectively, for this musical adaptation of Palminteri’s one-man-showturned-Hollywood-film.

Previews begin November 3, Longacre Theatre, 220 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; abronxtalethemusical.com

The cherry orchard

Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., 212-239-6200; lct.org

The fronT page Jack O’Brien’s production takes the Valentine’s Day approach with a cast chock-full of stars, including Nathan Lane, John Slattery, John Goodman, Jefferson Mays, Holland Taylor, Sherie Rene Scott, and Robert Morse. Broadhurst Theatre, 235 W. 44th St., 212-2396200; thefrontpage broadway.com

heiSenBerg

Diane Lane returns to Broadway for the first time in four decades, and the stacked cast includes Joel Grey, John Glover, Tavi Gevinson, and Celia Keenan-Bolger. American Airlines Theatre, 227 W. 42nd St., 212-719-1300; roundabouttheatre.org

Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt play an unlikely pair in this Simon Stephens play transferring to the Great White Way after an acclaimed Off Broadway run. Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W. 47th St., 212-239-6200; manhattantheatreclub.com

dear evan hanSen

leS liaiSonS dangereuSeS

Pitch Perfect’s Ben Platt reprises his Off Broadway role as an anxiety-stricken teen in Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s acclaimed musical. Previews begin November 14, Belasco Theatre, 111 W. 44th St., 212-239-6200; dearevanhansen.com

Liev Schreiber and Janet McTeer are the very naughty aristocrats in this revival of Christopher Hampton’s play, which was the basis for the Oscarwinning film with Glenn Close and John Malkovich.

Previews begin October 8, Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; liaisonsbroadway.com

The encounTer After a slew of five-star reviews, this immersivetheater piece comes to Broadway with its creator and star Simon McBurney.

Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; theencounterbroadway.com

falSeTToS Christian Borle stars as a gay man who has come out to his ex-wife and son in 1970s New York in this revival of the Tony-winning musical. Walter Kerr

naTaSha, pierre & The greaT coMeT of 1812 With his pleasingly light timbre, Josh Groban has likely found the perfect vehicle for his Broadway debut in Dave Malloy’s pop opera, which adapts a sliver of War and Peace.

Previews begin October 18, Imperial Theatre, 249 W. 45th St., 212-239-6200; greatcometbroadway.com

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STYLE OF THE CIT Y

VIVA ROMA! COUTURE KAISER ARL LAGERFELD MARSHALS THE ITALIAN CAPITAL’S HIGH FASHION TEMPLE INTO ITS TENTH DECADE.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY VENTURELLI/WIREIMAGE (MODELS, JENNER); VICTOR VIRGILE/GAMMA-RAPHO VIA GETTY IMAGES (STATUE, LAGERFELD); SKETCH (COURTESY OF FENDI)

BY KRISTIN YOUNG

“Fendi is Italian to its core,” says longtime creative director Karl Lagerfeld. “It’s not only Italian, it’s Roman.”

The wonderfully prolific Lagerfeld, who has been at the helm of Fendi for longer than many of us have been alive— since 1965—claims it’s easy to differentiate the Italian collection from those of Chanel and his namesake label, the other two fashion houses under his direction. “I don’t have one personality, I have three,” the designer muses. “Fendi is my Italian version, Chanel my French version, and Lagerfeld is my own version. I never made something that looked like Chanel at Fendi and never made something that looked like Fendi at Chanel, because both have a [separate] identity.”

There is perhaps no greater tribute to Fendi’s quintessential romanità than the staging of its 90th anniversary fashion show upon Rome’s Trevi fountain in July. Models literally walked on water—an illusion created by a clear platform placed over the newly-restored fountain and pool—revealing a collection inspired by illustrations of legends and fairy tales. “Very romantic, but modern at the same time,” says Lagerfeld of the collection, which comprised whimsical, flowing dresses, many with

Fountain of inspiration: Kendall Jenner (ABOVE RIGHT) was among the models who walked on water during Fendi’s Fall 2016 couture fashion show, which was staged on the Trevi Fountain in Rome.

HERE: Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi, who oversee the brand’s designs, walk the runway.

LEFT: Lagerfeld’s sketch of the fountain.

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The Fendi Five: The Fendi sisters took over the company from their parents, Adele and Edoardo, who founded it in 1926. right: The brand continues its handbag dominance with the Selleria Peekaboo bag, exclusive to the flagship boutique in Rome.

“fendi is italian to its core. it’s not only italian—it’s roman.”

—karl lagerfeld

Ménage à duo: Fendi has two creative directors—Karl Lagerfeld for ready-to-wear and Silvia Venturini Fendi, the inventor of the gamechanging Baguette bag, for men’s and accessories. left: Bella Hadid in an elaborately embroidered cape.

Botticelli-esque empire waists; white lace dresses buried in appliquéd flowers; and lavish fabrications such as lush layers of tulle and velvet—pieces that look like they hail from an enchanted forest.

Part and parcel of the 90th-anniversary collection, Fendi has released a limitededition Selleria Peekaboo handbag, a one-of-a-kind accessory made entirely by hand in 60 pieces. The bag features punto baseball, or baseball stitching, a larger-form stitching technique handed down through the generations by Roman master saddlers.

The Peekaboo bags are exclusively sold at the Palazzo Fendi boutique in Rome.

And, if you happen to be in the Italian capital, head to the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, where you will find “Fendi Roma: The Artisans of Dreams” (through October 29), an exhibition that celebrates the maison’s nine decades of craftsmanship and creativity. For those who can’t make it to Rome, the short film Fendi: Hands Make Beauty, available online, highlights the brand’s evolution, and the coffee-table book Fendi Roma, a recent release from Assouline, explores Fendi’s connection with the Eternal City.

Lagerfeld, now 83, says he’s still brimming with ideas and is given the freedom to create what he wants at Fendi. So expect plenty more from Italian Karl in years to come. It’s not work, he insists. “Work is when a person wakes up every morning and goes to do something they don’t like,” he says. “I have the chance of doing something I love and doing it [in] the best conditions... I’m interested in a lot of things, even more today than before. I like to change while the world is changing. That’s what fashion is all about!” 2598 Madison Ave., 212-897-2244; fendi.com

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Style tastemaker

“Butterflies Are Free Tonight...

At a Larry Party”

LARRY Lawrence Scott Events Ltd.

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STYLE FRAGRANCE The house that Ralph built (clockwise from left): Ralph Lauren’s new signature line of fragrances; visitors sample scents; sweet, sensual, and feminine, Amber recalls Lauren’s vision of the Sahara; the new fragrance-department addition to Lauren’s Madison Avenue flagship.

Eau, How Fabulous!

Blooms aBound at Ralph lauRen’s first-ever fragrance salon.

Marking yet another milestone at the house of Ralph Lauren, the brand has opened its first-ever Ralph Lauren Fragrance Salon at the iconic Madison Avenue flagship. To coincide with the opening, the house is releasing 10 specially crafted eaux de parfums (50 ml, $140; 100 ml, $240) that capture the spirit and glamour of Lauren’s iconic “worlds.”

The exclusive scents channel five destinations that have most influenced Lauren’s personal and professional life. Ranging from the French Riviera to the English countryside, each destination is represented through fragrance. Our very own New York City gets an especially lovely scent, with notes of white lily and vetiver

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that recall the warmth and the spice so very emblematic of Manhattan. “New York is a symbol of glamour and sophistication. It is where I live and, most importantly, where I grew up. It’s always represented to me a place of inspiration and excitement where endless possibilities exist and dreams can be realized,” says Lauren.

As a new permanent destination within the shop that also houses the brand’s Purple and Black Labels as well as its ready-to-wear collections, the fragrance salon offers customers the chance to receive one-onone consultations to guide them on a scent journey through the worlds of Ralph Lauren. 888 Madison Ave., 212-434-8000; ralphlauren.com

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STYLE MUST-HAVE

READY, JET SET, GO! BID ADIEU TO STANDARD TRAVEL WITH RIMOWA AND MONCLER’S ÜBER-FAB LUGGAGE COLLAB.

If Rimowa is synonymous with invincible hard-case luggage, and Moncler with impossibly chic puffer coats, then any collaboration between the two is destined for must-have status.

The German-based luggage company and the French sport apparel label’s first collaboration came about in 2012, and the two are teaming up once again to introduce the Multiwheel Topas Stealth collection, combining Moncler’s sleek high-fashion style with Rimowa’s high-tech innovation. The collection boasts a lightweight gray aluminum exterior (with Rimowa’s signature grooves, of course) in three different sizes, each with a quilted camouflage fabric developed by Moncler specifically for the collection.

Even better, the silenced Multiwheel gliding system, in addition to optimal functionality and maneuverability, makes for quiet traveling across any terminal or tarmac. And with accessories like footwear bags and wash bags—perfect for all of those personal possessions and TSA-approved liquids—it’s the ultimate set of luggage to get you from Aspen to the Costa Smeralda and back again. And we’re off! Moncler, 90 Prince St., 646-350-3620; moncler.com; Rimowa, 535 Madison Ave., 212-758-1060; rimowa.com

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Globetrotters, rejoice: Marrying German engineering with French chic, Rimowa and Moncler’s latest luggage collab (HERE AND TOP LEFT; from $1,700) proves worthy of Moncler swear-bys like Brigitte Bardot (ABOVE) and Jackie O. (LEFT).

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MONCLER

BY LISA FERRANDINO

LUXURIOUS DESIGNER TOWNHOUSE

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Style accessories

it’s the smallest pieces—what’s in a pocket, on a wrist, flicked between the fingers—that make the biggest impression.

PhotograPhy by Jeff Crawford Styling by faye Power

modern marvel less comic-book reader, more comic-book hero. clark kent never looked so good.

Sweater vest ($475), shirt ($495), pants ($725), and tie ($185), Canali.

625 Madison Ave., 212-7523131; canali.com. Glasses, Dolce & Gabbana ($190).

LensCrafters, 425 Lexington Ave., 212-922-2929; lenscrafters.com. Stainlesssteel and blue dial timepiece, Invicta (price on request).

1535 Broadway, 646-8526036; invictawatch.com

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Styling aSSiStance by connor childerS. grooMing by JeSSica ortiZ at the Wall groUP USing aMiKa haircare. Model: MiKe SharitS at Ford ModelS. location: the SUrrey hotel, 20 e. 76th St., 212-288-3700; theSUrrey.coM

king pins

citizen of the world the new jet set says throw on a coat and go—and collect your treasures along the way.

Aluminum WWII clock, Restoration Hardware ($119). 935 Broadway, 212-260-9479; rh.com.

18k gold Napoleon bezel ring, Jorge Adeler ($7,490).

Bergdorf Goodman, 745 Fifth Ave., 212-753-7300; jorgeadeler.com. 43mm 18k rose-gold hand-wound mechanical movement timepiece, Chopard ($33,530).

709 Madison Ave., 212-2232304; chopard.com. Eyewear, Ralph Lauren ($299). 867 Madison Ave., 212-606-2100; ralphlauren.com. Wooden Perfect Pencil, Graf von Faber-Castell ($260). Venture Stationer, 1189 Lexington Ave., 212-288-7235; graf-von-faber-castell.com.

Small leather notebook, Hermès ($180). 691 Madison Ave., 212-751-3181; hermes.com. Cement “Etoile“ medina deco tile ($33 per sq. ft.) and Cement “Cream” medina solid tile ($32 per sq. ft.), Exquisite Surfaces.

800-970-9798

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metropolis man

Clermont automobile objet, Ralph Lauren ($1,595). 888 Madison Ave., 212-606-2100; ralphlauren.com. Wood and leather ink blotter, Hermès ($710). 691 Madison Ave., 212-751-3181; hermes.com.

Crystal sphere, Restoration Hardware ($129). 935 Broadway, 212-260-9479; rh.com. 9cm pocket Castell Collection pen, Graf von Faber-Castell ($150). Venture Stationer, 1189 Lexington Ave., 212-288-7235; graf-von-fabercastell.com. Gucci Guilty Platinum Edition Pour Homme, Gucci (90ml for $88). Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., 212-6954400; macys.com.

18k white-gold Pierre Arpels embossed honeycomb timepiece with sculpted gold numerals, Van Cleef & Arpels ($38,900). 744 Fifth Ave., 212896-9284; vancleefarpels.com.

Sunglasses, Emporio Armani (price on request). Sunglass Hut, 605 Fifth Ave., 212-7593720; sunglasshut.com.

Money clip, Montblanc ($195). 600 Madison Ave., 212-223-888; montblanc.com.

Blackhawk 61-inch desk, Restoration Hardware ($2,395). see above

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STYLE SHOP TALK

DOWNTOWN DEBUT LUXURY SHOPPING SOUTH OF 14TH STREET JUST GOT A BIG, BEAUTIFUL ANCHOR IN THE FORM OF SA DOWNTOWN AT BROOKFIELD PLACE.

BY LISA FERRANDINO

Streetwise style (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT): Two glimpses of Saks Downtown hint at how it’s changing lower Manhattan’s fashion landscape; a pink embroidered jacket by Opening Ceremony ($525), from the location’s exclusive capsule collection; edgy accessories, like these Givenchy booties ($1,695), cater to the area’s eclectic clientele.

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Two hundred brands, 100 exclusive styles, nine exclusive brands, and countless styling options—welcome to Saks Downtown, the newest and chicest place to shop in New York.

“There is a much more experimental and individualistic approach to dressing downtown,” says Saks Fifth Avenue Chief Merchant Tracy Margolies, who has tapped über-cool labels

with below-14th Street bona fides, like Rag & Bone and Public School, for a capsule collection exclusive to the downtown location. “We have a tightly curated edit of designer pieces that we’ve pulled together to fit this customer’s aesthetic,” says Margolies of the collaborations, which draw on the likes of Jonathan Simkhai and Opening Ceremony.

“They’re not only unique to Saks Downtown but are all inspired by our city.”

Pieces like an embroidered varsity jacket from Opening Ceremony, a Rag & Bone bomber jacket, and Rue de Simkhai tees are just a few of the items to expect from the new location’s 25-piece New York capsule collection.

To fully differentiate it from the classicism of Fifth

Avenue, the new Saks also offers designers not found uptown, like street-style favorite Vetements and perennial fashion darlings Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten. Margolies says that these handpicked designers “make it clear that we have a downtown assortment.”

Lower Manhattan just got a whole lot cooler. Brookfield Place, 225 Liberty St., 646-344-6300; saks.com

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAST SUSPECT FOR SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (MODEL); ROMER PEDRON FOR SAKS FIFTH AVENUE (INTERIORS); LAST SUSPECT (BOOTIE)

“THERE IS A MUCH MORE EXPERIMENTAL AND INDIVIDUALISTIC APPROACH TO DRESSING DOWNTOWN.” —TRACY MARGOLIES

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

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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

Anne FontAine this parisian designer is famous for her essential wear-everywhere white shirt.

837 madison ave., 212-9888081; annefontaine.com

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

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madison avenue location. 650 madison ave., 212-371-5511; bottegaveneta.com

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

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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

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

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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

the luxury italian label offers men’s clothing, tailored suits, shoes, accessories, and fragrances. 663 Fifth ave., 212-421-4488; zegna.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

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

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

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as a precursor to the opening of its first New York maison store, this italian powerhouse just moved into a sprawling

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

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

Made By you Salvatore Ferragamo’s newest feat in men’s footwear, the Tramezza Made To Order program, is italian

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craftsmanship at its absolute finest. this customization initiative takes as its starting point three classic styles from the giglio line—an oxford, monkstrap, and monkstrap boot—and then allows you to select the material, color, and buckle of the shoe as well as personalize the sole with lettering for an impression that is truly your own. 655 Fifth Ave., 212-759-3822; ferragamo.com

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Back to Black Louis Vuitton’s signature canvas patterns have a whiff of old-world luxury about them, recalling a time of neatly stacked steamer trunks. But the brand went full-on black-ops in 2008 with the sleek Damier graphite collection—rendering the familiar checkerboard pattern in black and gray—and tastemaking men, including a pre-mountain hat Pharrell Williams, clamored for the modern, masculine updating. now the label is doing it again with the inkand-shadow shades of the Monogram Eclipse collection, available in bags (backpacks, hard and soft briefcases, messengers, duffels), shoes (ankle boots, sneakers), and, of course, luggage. 1 E. 57th St., 212-758-8877; louisvuitton.com

Jitrois This French design house is celebrated for its expert work with luxury leathers.

959 Madison Ave., 917-2390933; jitrois.com

John VarVatos The designer’s love of Motor City rock ’n’ roll is apparent in his trendy, tailored menswear.

765 Madison Ave., 212-7602414; johnvarvatos.com

Kate spade Stop by the VIP Salon to try on the latest collection with a glass of Champagne in hand.

789 Madison Ave., 212-9880259; katespade.com

Kit and ace Founded by fabric designer Shannon Wilson, a former head designer for Lululemon, the brand rose to prominence with its signature cashmere blend. 255 Elizabeth St., 844-548-6223; kitandace.com

LaLique The French master of all things crystal has added Rêve d’Infini, an ultra-feminine scent, to its fragrance house.

609 Madison Ave., 212-3556550; lalique.com

Lands’ end Since former Dolce & Gabbana President Federica Marchionni took the helm last year, this catalogue

brand has received a stylish update. 650 Fifth Ave., 212-247-9351; landsend.com

this in-demand label. 182 Columbus Ave., 212-362-7138; rag-bone.com

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Founded in 1954 by Italian corset-maker Ada Masotti, La Perla now offers everything from swimwear to perfume.

803 Madison Ave., 212-5700050; laperla.com

Since its inception in 1968, the label has put its stamp on everything from tuxedos to tennis skirts. Women’s and Home Flagship, 888 Madison Ave., 212-434-8000; Men’s Flagship, 867 Madison Ave., 212-606-2100; ralphlauren.com

Louis Vuitton Go for monogrammed leather bags and luxury trunks galore.

661 Fifth Ave., 212-605-9910; louisvuitton.com

michaeL Kors Every season caters to the designer’s glamorous, jet-set-chic clientele. 601 Fifth Ave., 212-582-2444; michaelkors.com

muLberry Since launching in the 1970s, the brand has become synonymous with premier leather handbags and luggage. 605 Madison Ave., 212-256-0632; mulberry.com

qiViuK The knitwear company specializes in clothing made in its namesake material, a superfine fiber from the inner down of a musk ox. 40 E. 58th St., 212-826-3388; qiviuk.com

rag & bone American staples get the British tailoring treatment at

saKs FiFth aVenue The Fifth Avenue store has stood as a pillar of New York’s fashion industry since 1924.

611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saksfifthavenue.com

saLVatore Ferragamo The Italian luxury lifestyle brand is favored by New York socialites and investment bankers. 655 Fifth Ave., 212-759-3822; ferragamo.com

smythson From Grace Kelly to Sigmund Freud, the British brand has been the longtime choice for quality leather goods. 667 Madison Ave., 212-265-4573; smythson.com

tomas maier Browse casual essentials within a chic 19th-century townhouse in the West Village.

407 Bleecker St., 212-547-

REINSTEIN | ROSS, GOLDSMITHS Hand-fabricated in the R|R Manhattan workshops.

Their work in custom alloys of high-karat gold and their exotic precious gems are world renowned. Visit Reinstein|Ross in one of their two locations – Madison Avenue near the Met Breuer, and in the Meatpacking District near the Whitney Museum. See the jewelry being made. Shop for contemporary rings, earrings, chains and more.

Or drop in and talk to them about ordering a custom piece designed and made especially for you.

Madison Avenue Store and Workshop 29 East 73rd Street (at Madison Avenue) 212.772.1901 Downtown Store, Workshop and Gallery 30 Gansevoort Street (at Hudson Street) 212.226.4513 ReinsteinRoss.com @ReinsteinRoss

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THE CASE FOR COOL As if anyone needed more evidence of its casualwear cred, Rag & Bone has enlisted nine inimitable men, including The Night Of’s lovably unlucky lawyer, John Turturro, to don some of its fall pieces for the Men’s Project campaign. The initiative is timed perfectly to the opening of the new men’s store in Tribeca. “Turturro is the epitome of a New York guy,” says Marcus Wainwright, the John Turturro in Rag & Bone’s Bayes jacket ($795).

TORY BURCH Chic patterns and relaxed, easy silhouettes make Tory Burch an enduring favorite of Manhattan’s glitterati. 797 Madison Ave., 212-510-8371; toryburch.com

JEWELRY & WATCHES

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of his craft.” 228 West Broadway, 646-277-8362; rag-bone.com 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

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

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

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

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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., 212-5854200; paulmorelli.com

REINSTEIN/ROSS, GOLDSMITHS The jeweler is known for contemporary designs rendered with ingots of 18k 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 New York’s go-to emporium is 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

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Southampton. Steeped in history and with pedigreed former owners including the former chief of CBS William S. Paley, this American Art Deco home is now for sale after nearly 25 years. Originally built in the late 1920’s for Lucian Hamilton Tyng and Ethel Hunt Tyng, and designed by architects Peabody, Wilson and Brown, this glorious residence with a grand living room is once again for sale. The compound spans almost 7 acres and features a main house, 2 guest wings, a caretaker cottage, separate green house, garages, pool, pool house and private pond. Just yards away from the Atlantic Ocean. $35M WEB# 33756

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LEG EN D a ry New music!

New film!

Mogul/multihyphenate john legend has rocked 2016. And now, with his #FreeAmerica movement taking hold during a hotly debated election year, he has a lot more to say...

By Jill Sieracki

When singer-songWriter John Legend sits down at his Thanksgiving table this year, he’ll certainly have much to be thankful for. In the 12 years since the 2004 release of his debut album, Get Lifted, he’s won 10 Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Oscar, for Original Song for 2014’s Selma. This year alone, he welcomed daughter Luna with his wife, model/TV personality Chrissy Teigen; served as executive producer on the trailblazing new WGN America series Underground, the story of slaves on the Underground Railroad, recently renewed for a second season; and helped ignite a major discussion of our country’s criminal justice system with his #FreeAmerica campaign, which is particularly poignant during this hotly contested election year.

Now, he’s adding a new title to his multihyphenate career with La La Land, which marks Legend’s first substantial acting role. “I hadn’t really acted to that extent before. I’d done small things, but this was my most significant role as an actor,” says Legend, 37, of his character in a “trip the light fantastic” modern-day musical starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The film, from Whiplash writer/ director Damien Chazelle, tells the story of star-crossed lovers

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struggling to balance their romance with their Hollywood dreams— Stone as an actress and Gosling as a jazz musician. Legend plays Keith—leader of the on-screen band The Messengers—who recruits Gosling’s Sebastian. “I think it is cool that we did a 2016 version of the classic Hollywood musical. Even though people don’t do it as much now, it is clear that people still love musicals as we’ve witnessed with Hamilton and with the live airings of musicals on network television like Grease and The Wiz. It took someone like Chazelle, with the level of ambition that he has, and the level of skills and love for music that he has, to bring another classic musical with new content to the big screen.”

A seasoned performer, Legend worked with an acting coach for the role and learned enough guitar to pretend to play on screen (Gosling is the man on the piano in The Messengers, a band Legend culled together from musicians he has worked with before). Ahead of the film’s December release, Legend has already been named to Variety’s 2016 list of “10 Actors to Watch,” and La La Land is generating early Oscar buzz, particularly for the film’s score.

Those missing Legend’s piano playing, however, will have much

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(played by Tika Sumpter) struggles to find her footing as a to celebrate when his sixth studio album drops at the end of woman of color in a firm populated with white men. That the year. The single “Love Me Now” will be the first to reach same issue runs through several of Legend’s other 2016 execthe airwaves, and while much of the music is still embargoed utive producer projects, including the documentary Southern at press time, what is known is that it will introduce a number Rites, which was the next chapter in photographer Gillian of new collaborators, including tracks with Chance the Laub’s New York Times exposé on a segregated prom in Rapper, Brittany Howard from Alabama Shakes, and Georgia, as well as Underground, which will return to WGN Miguel, all orchestrated with producer Blake Mills, whom America next year. “Our mission is really not much different Legend specifically sought out for the project. “I’m talking from my music, which is just to spread light and love and about who I am, where I am in my life, what I think about make the world more interesting and hopefully more beautiwhen it comes to the world, but also in my own relationship ful, but obviously through a different medium, but one that with my wife and our relationship with our daughter,” says involves a lot of music as well,” says Legend of his Get Lifted Legend. “You’ll hear a bit of all of that in the album.”

Film Company, which he helms with What the album isn’t, however, is his manager, Ty Stiklorius, and film recorded in New York—something producer Mike Jackson. that’s of particular concern to the “When We feel “One of the things that attracts me musician. “One of my worries about to certain shows, especially my New York right now is that [the] music comfortable favorite dramas like Breaking Bad business isn’t thriving like it used to,” and The Americans and Underground, he says. “The record business has condemonizing as well, is the idea of someone havtracted to a degree, and it made it a ing a secret and maybe living a little less economically sound to run entire groups, We double life,” says Legend. “What’s big studios in New York, and so a lot interesting about Underground is it of the big studios that we used to use ought to Worry shows that it was a bunch of human are closed, like Sony and Hip Factory beings making human decisions. and Chung King [Studios]. It’s hard that We might be Now, everyone realizes slavery was for a lot of young writers and producawful, but at the time, it wasn’t clear ers to live in New York as well because going doWn a to everyone that was the case. What it’s such an expensive city; the indusjustifications people used during try is getting priced out. It’s something dangerous path.” that time period, it’s useful for us to we have to think about for the future —john legend think about that so we don’t get to of New York—how to make it more that point in another context in the inviting for musicians to be here.” future. And when you hear some of It’s not a surprising assessment from the things Donald Trump talks about with regards to Muslims Legend, who has never been shy about sharing his perspecand Mexicans, I’m not going to say he would take us to that tive on the world, whether through his art or his social media point, but when we feel really comfortable demonizing entire feed. In recent months, he has served as executive producer religions and entire ethnic groups, then we ought to worry on the film Southside With You, which chronicled the first date that we might be going down a dangerous path. He feels a of Barack Obama and Michelle Robinson. Inspired by real little too comfortable saying some things that are pretty awful events, the movie is a composite of many of the future presiabout entire groups.” dent and first lady’s early dates into one daylong event. “It Current events, reading books such as The New Jim Crow was a great way to approach the first biopic on them because

by Michelle Alexander, and his own life story have also you’re going to have bigger, more grand films about them fanned the flames of Legend’s current activism for later, but this one explores how they fell in love,” says Legend. #FreeAmerica, which aims to change this country’s crimi“For people that have been married and been in the public nal justice system and encourage rehabilitation over eye for that long, to really seem like they genuinely have a punishment. As part of his efforts, Legend went on a crossgreat time together and make each other better, I think a lot country listening tour, visiting prisons and immigration of people aspire to that in their relationships.” detention centers, and meeting with survivors of crime, While at its core Southside With You is a love story, it also those formerly incarcerated, law enforcement, and sparks a conversation on race, particularly as Michelle

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legislators. “We as a nation have become overly punitive,” says Legend. “If you compare us to most developed countries, we lock up way, way more people and for longer amounts of time, and when you actually look at the human toll of incarceration and the pain it causes to the individual and to their families, what are we getting out of that? Every dollar we spend on incarcerating people is a dollar we’re not spending on improving their schools, improving healthcare in their community, improving safety in their community in other ways that would prevent crime. All we’re doing is focusing on punishment and destruction rather than focusing on building up the community and bringing about healing.

“I’ve seen personally what drugs and depression can do to your family because I had that issue with my mother,” Legend continues. “What we end up doing is locking up a lot of people for their drug issues and their mental health issues, and what we really should be doing is trying to find ways to help them. You don’t want to get in a situation where you’re trying to excuse every bad action someone does, but at least try to

understand the roots of the problem so you can do something to solve it.”

Expect it to be an ongoing conversation Legend leads on his Twitter feed, where he says he enjoys having back-and-forth exchanges with people and journalists about the issues he’s most involved with. “I take breaks from it sometimes when it’s a little too much negativity, but I enjoy the engagement,” he says. “It might be a bit idealistic, but I actually feel like I can try to convince people of things on Twitter by a well-reasoned argument. I feel like if I understand a subject, or if I’ve thought about it or read an interesting article about it, I want [people] to know about it, and I want to teach them, and then I want to hear back from them and have a conversation with them.”

However, when it comes to his favorite feed to follow, Legend looks no further than his own home. “[Chrissy is] the best as far as I’m concerned because she really makes you feel like you want to be her best friend,” he says. “She’s funny and clever, and she’s also political and understands what’s going on in the world. I think she’s literally the best person to follow on Twitter.”

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T-shirt, Louis Vuitton ($595).

1 E. 57th St., 212-758-8877; louisvuitton.com. Pants, Diesel Black Gold ($325). 625 Madison Ave., 212-371-5240; diesel.com opposite page: Sweater, Dior Homme ($2,800). 133 Greene St., 212-421-6009; diorhomme.com.

Trousers, Acne Studios (price on request). 33 Greene St., 212-3348345; acnestudios.com. Loafers, Ermenegildo Zegna Couture ($1,595). 663 Fifth Ave., 212-4214488; zegna.com

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this page: Sweater, Jil Sander ($870). 818 Madison Ave., 212-838-6100; jilsander.com.

Pants, Diesel Black Gold ($325). 625 Madison Ave., 212-371-5240; diesel.com.

Sneakers, Bally ($650). 628 Madison Ave., 212-751-9082; bally.com opposite page, from left: Coat ($1,932), shirt ($378), and pants ($650), Dries Van Noten.

Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com. Sneakers, Bally ($650). 628 Madison Ave., 212-751-9082; bally.com.

Coat ($1,395), T-shirt (price on request), and pants (price on request), Christopher Kane. christopherkane.com. Sneakers, Gianvito Rossi ($695). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., 212-826-8900; barneys.com

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this page, from left: Coat ($795), anorak ($695), and trousers ($395), Z Zegna. 663 Fifth Ave., 212-421-4488; zegna.com. Jacket ($1,195) and trousers ($995), Rag & Bone.

425 W. 13th St., 212-249-3331; rag-bone.com opposite page: Shirt, Sacai ($800). Dover Street Market, 160 Lexington Ave., 646-8377750; sacai.jp Styling assistance by Connor Childers Grooming by Robert Huitron for Barboza using Kiehlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Models: Allen Ye at VNY Models, Alexander Newman at Red, Malik Alain at Major Models, Peter Argue at New York Models, and Trevor Drury at Soul Artist ManagementÂ

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LES IS MORE THE HOTEL ON RIVINGTON’S NEW HOT SPOT, CAFÉ MEDI, TAKES INSPIRATION FROM THE BREEZY-COOL VILLAGES OF ITALY, SPAIN, AND FRANCE.

Going coastal! Café Medi’s Mediterraneaninspired menu includes branzino with leeks, Castelvetrano olives, and baby Tuscan kale.

LEFT AND BELOW: A 90-seat sky-lit dining room—not to mention an eight-seat crudo bar and 20-seat outdoor café—transports diners to the seaside.

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BY SAMANTHA YANKS

Just like the Meatpacking District before it, the Lower East Side is continuing to evolve from its gritty New York roots. High-end hotels and restaurants constantly pop up, from SoHo House on Ludlow Street to Hotel Indigo, and now all eyes are on another of the trailblazers, Hotel on Rivington, with its newly opened Café Medi.

Corey Lane and Robert Buchelli, the hospitality and nightlife duo behind Café Medi as well as Gansevoort Market, know from neighborhood transformation. But it’s chef Vincent Chirico the diners are coming for. Having spent time at Jean-Georges, Aquavit, and Daniel, he peppers the menu with a ton of experience and an appreciation for the neighborhood. “I am looking forward to the eclectic energy of the LES and delighting diners with a unique twist on Mediterranean cuisine,” notes Chirico.

The in-demand toque has assembled an eclectic Mediterranean menu, including roasted king oyster mushrooms with white polenta and soft egg. The restaurant’s tiled, sky-lit dining room, created by the worldrenowned designers at Barcelona’s Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio, continues the experience of the menu with a classically coastal vibe. Add in Allen Katz’s beverage program, all muddled fruits, herbal sprigs, and micro-greens, and the scene at lunch and dinner is smashing. 107 Rivington St.; cafemedinyc.com

“I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO DELIGHTING DINERS WITH A UNIQUE TWIST ON MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE.” —VINCENT CHIRICO

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SPACE Now opeN Put on a showroom!

L’Objet redefines ordinary household objects with touches that will make them into the next family heirlooms. The offerings at the Bleecker Street boutique (right) range from Alchimie black dinnerware (below) to hand-etched “crocodile” nested tables ($2,500 for set of 2; bottom right). inset: Owner Elad Yifrach.

“My coMMitMent is to show designs that aren’t exposed all over.”—elad

L’objet of Affection ELAD YIFRACH’S new InterIorS boutIque IS a gem, ShowcaSIng a carefully curated collectIon of luSt-worthy décor pIeceS.

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When Elad Yifrach envisioned L’Objet, he pictured a boutique offering an expertly curated collection of high-end home décor.

His latest location, on Bleecker Street, goes above and beyond to provide customers with the highest level of quality and elegance in uniquely crafted pieces made of precious metals and jewels.

“The West Village is the best representation

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of an old neighborhood with a modern vibe,” says Yifrach, who points out that the area is a perfect fit for the store’s refined casual-living products.

“The vision for our first NYC boutique is to keep it fresh with globally sourced and unique functional objects.” He’s also adding home fragrance and apothecary collections into the mix.

Yifrach sought out

skilled artisans from around the world to craft distinctive, one-of-a-kind products: “My commitment to our client is to show designs that aren’t exposed all over.” That commitment has resulted in a selection of hand-gilded Fortuny Rabat carafes crafted in Venice, nickel-plated two-tier serving trays with gold bamboo accents, and textured Byzanteum plates

finished in gold and platinum, among other exceptional items.

Yifrach is all about originality. “You don’t want to walk into someone’s home and see a piece that you just purchased,” he says. “We hope to help you discover what you really need and what will make the room special.”

370 Bleecker St., 212-659-0316; l-objet.com

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Get to The Point! CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: Views from The Point look out onto Upper Saranac Lake and the surrounding cedar, hemlock, and pine woods; the Great Hall of the main lodge features wide-planked white pine; a pistachio cake with beet-andframboise sorbet is typical of the dessert offerings; the main gate.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE POINT

Time was when New York’s great society families escaped the heat— and presumably, the crowds—from July through October with a jaunt to the Adirondacks. Against evergreen vistas dappled with pristine lakes, they played at a rural-chic lifestyle of log mansions with the other well-to-doers of the fin de siècle. John Jacob Astor IV loved Upper St. Regis Lake so much he named his new hotel after it.

The so-called Great Camps built by yesteryear’s magnates—the Vanderbilts and Guggenheims— have seen a resurgence of interest among today’s. Whether it’s Alibaba’s billionaire founder Jack Ma, who bought up 28,000 acres once held by a Du Pont heiress in 2015, or one-time Goldman Sachs managing director Pierre Lapeyre, who snapped up William Avery Rockefeller’s camp-turned-resort The Point last June, today’s captains of industry are finding their way to New York State’s unsullied upper reaches.

Fortunately, Gilded Age charm comes with modern amenities: Lapeyre is undertaking enhancements to his 11-room, 75-acre resort, which has fireplaces galore and fully stocked bars scattered about the property. The 24-hour kitchen satisfies most any request, from tea service with scones and lemonscented clotted cream to a preprandial bite of honey-drizzled truffle French fries. And the most popular room, the Boathouse, will get a long-awaited winterization— making this summer favorite a yearround hot spot. 800-255-3530, Saranac Lake; thepointsaranac.com

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CRYSTAL CLEAR ATELIER SWAROV COLLABS WITH THE WORLD’S LEADING DESIGN TALENTS FOR ITS DEBUT HOME COLLECTION. Prime cuts: Atelier Swarovski Home’s debut collection translates the brand’s design DNA into luxurious home pieces, says Nadja Swarovski (INSET LEFT), and features nine fab-collabs with world-class designers, including (HERE AND LEFT) sculptural candle holders from Kim Thomé.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF SWAROVSKI (PORTRAIT); © MARK COCKSEDGE (REMAINING IMAGES)

BY JILL SIERACKI

After the successful launches of Atelier Swarovski jewelry and accessories, Swarovski has added another beautiful branch to its more than 120-year-old empire with the debut of Atelier Swarovski Home.

Says Nadja Swarovski, the company’s head of corporate communications and design services, “We wanted to translate the forward-thinking design DNA and technical expertise within our brand, as well as the energy of the creative talent, into a collection of luxurious and covetable objects.”

For the debut, the company collaborated with nine of the world’s leading designers for crystal objects that are remarkable for their artistry and technologically advanced design. Included in the collection is a chessboard combining maps of Manhattan and Milan designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, as well as a series of sculptural candle holders from Kim Thomé.

Most noteworthy in the collection is the Crista centerpiece by the late architect Zaha Hadid. It utilizes Swarovski’s groundbreaking Wave Cut technique, which “combines cutting-edge computer technology with mechanical engineering to cut curved forms in crystal,” says Swarovski.

“The wave-cutting technique took 10 years to develop, and only two people in the world are able to skillfully use the machine,” she adds. “We were all so heartbroken

by Zaha Hadid’s passing, but it seems fitting that she was the first person to use this new technology with one of the final pieces she produced.” atelierswarovski.com

“THE WAVE-CUTTING TECHNIQUE TOOK 10 YEARS TO DEVELOP, AND ONLY TWO PEOPLE IN THE WORLD ARE ABLE TO SKILLFULLY USE IT.” —NADJA SWAROVSKI A cartographic chessboard from Daniel Libeskind, and (LEFT) a sketch of the final product.

ABOVE: The wave-cut Crista centerpiece by Zaha Hadid.

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SPACE ’HOOD Village native: The Shephard, by the Naftali Group, tucks spacious residences into a 12-story warehouse built in 1896, and keeps original elements like the brick-and-granite façade and barrel-vaulted ceilings.

déjà village trendsetters are building up the far west village, proving there’s still more to discover in one of the city’s most iconic—and familiar—neighborhoods.

“It was like a home away from home—cozy and warm,” says Claire Chan of the West Village, where she opened her café, The Elk (128 Charles St.; theelknyc. com), in 2014. Chan, a former womenswear buyer for Bergdorf Goodman, swapped models for macchiatos, and now her chic espresso joint, like so many other beloved West Village operations, has the feel of a neighborhood clubhouse (no doubt the menu by Top Chef star Sam Talbot also helps draw in the downtowners).

Her adoptive home is one of Manhattan’s best-known neighborhoods, a shorthand for arty sophistication and charming, tree-lined streets. The Elk, though, is located on its farthest western reaches,

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tucked close to both the water and the West Side Highway. Until recently, these streets were somewhat windswept and bare.

Thanks to energetic entrepreneurs, the far West Village is emerging as its own distinctive scene.

Take Kerrilynn Palmer, a pioneer in this micro-’hood who opened her natural beauty boutique, CAP Beauty (238 W. 10th St.; capbeauty.com), a decade ago; she cites the lure of the Hudson River. “The water is what makes the neighborhood so unbelievably beautiful and filled with light,” she explains. Chef Kurt Gutenbrunner is another far west booster.

He first ventured here several years ago via his Mitteleuropean fine dining spot, Wallsé (344 W. 11th

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Hidden gems (from far left): Businesses like CAP Beauty and the Upholstery Store embrace the far West Village’s intimate scale.

St.; wallse.com), and has since expanded his local empire with a new cocktail bar and café, Upholstery Store (713 Washington St.; upholsterystore-ny.com).

The ambition to revitalize the last cobwebladen corners of the neighborhood has likewise inspired the Naftali Group, as evidenced in its latest development, The Shephard (275 W. 10th St., 212-995-1010; 275w10.com), on the corner of West 10th and Washington Streets. The concept reimagines a one-time dockside warehouse, a redbrick and granite testament to the neighborhood’s past.

Working with the local design studio of John and Christine Gachot, the developers created 38 apartments, including three penthouses. They filled the development with custom amenities: an

indoor half-basketball court, a garden filled with trees, and a library with shelves curated by art publisher Assouline.

“You can get lost in those apartments,” laughs Matt van Damm, Naftali Group’s head of marketing and design—“and in our city, space truly is luxury.”

A longtime local, van Damm takes a particular interest in this project. “It really is still a village—you know the shopkeepers, cobbler, the local barber.

The woman who owned the small grocery store near my home gave me flowers when my son was born.”

Locals like Claire Chan echo that story. “There’s such an appeal for families—the proximity to the Hudson River, the great schools,” she says. “There’s a sense of calm when wandering this neighborhood, and in Manhattan ‘calm’ is a rare find.”

The West Village’s covetable brownstones.

“it really is still a village— you know the shopkeepers, cobbler, the local barber.”

—matt van damm

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Uptown Funk Bloomingdale’s style guy evin Harter gives Gotham his go-to guide for everything harlem.

By tim latterner

Style watch! clockwise from above: Bloomingdale’s Kevin Harter (right) relaxes at home with husband Jangir Sultan and their kids; Harter’s favorite neighborhood spots include Central Park, Double Dutch Espresso, Franz James Floral Boutique, and The Cecil.

As vice president of fashion direction at Bloomingdale’s, Kevin Harter is accustomed to tastemaking his way through New York, so we asked him to show us his favorite spots around his home at the historic Graham Court in Harlem.

Like most Manhattanites, Harter starts the day with a specially selected cup of joe. “It’s boring, but I just get the Americano at Double Dutch Espresso (2194 Frederick Douglass Blvd.),” says Harter. “I do often bribe my children with one of their great pastries though.” Central Park, he says, is “the family hangout—Harlem Meer, the Conservatory Garden, and the great North Woods!

“Sushi Inoue (381 Lenox Ave.) is by far my favorite restaurant.

It’s worth the wait to sit at the bar and watch the amazing chefs. I love the food at The Cecil (210 W. 118th St.), but it’s the perfect place to just go to the bar and have a cocktail—I recommend the Blood and Fire.

“When my sweet tooth gets the best of me, I stop at Make My Cake (121 St. Nicholas Ave.). It’s right across the street, so I often run [over] to grab a box of cupcakes for dessert. I go heavy on the red velvet with nuts on the frosting.

“Since moving to Harlem, I’ve been entertaining at home more.

The Winery (257 W. 116th St.) is a boutique wine store, and I usually leave each Saturday with two to three bottles. I always try something new and consistently take home a bottle of Sancerre 2014 Lucien Crochet.

“Franz James Floral Boutique (2114 Frederick Douglass Blvd.) is a weekly stop.

I have a huge glass vase in the living room, and he creates something on the larger scale every other week for me. It’s almost like a different piece of art each time!”

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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

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 hot spot. 171 Ludlow St., 212-237-1776; ihg.com

The JameS True to its hip locale, The James features a stylish rooftop bar, an in-house art curator, and a David burke restaurant. 27 Grand St., 212465-2000; jameshotels.com

MEATPACKING dISTRICT/ CHELSEA dream downTown This after-hours spot is known for its glass-ceilinged lobby lounge that looks into a swimming pool above. 355 W. 16th St., 212-229-2559; 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., 212-929-3888; 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., 212-920-3300; 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 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., 212-3075000; thelondonnyc.com

ParK hyaTT 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 This classically luxurious hotel comes with all the

Right at home Anthropologie brings its eclectic style—young, boho, and playfully feminine—to five new home décor collaborations. The complete collections, which include furniture and wallpaper, are available online, but the brand’s New York stores are carrying the tabletop pieces from Linda Fahey’s Pacifica collection (left), with its serene, delicately etched ceramics; Jen Garrido’s Rosengarden collection, which uses watercolors to create airy nature scenes; and Sally Muir’s Dog a Day collection, a Warholesque tribute to man’s best friend in dessert-plate form. 85 Fifth Ave., 212-627-5885; anthropologie.com

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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 french-style rooms, private terraces, and butler service.

768 Fifth Ave., 212-7593000; fairmont.com

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

The ST. reGiS This NyC institution 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 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 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-leaf-covered ceiling. 35 E. 76th St., 212-744-1600; rosewoodhotels.com

The marK hoTel 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

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 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

UPPER WEST SIdE The lucerne hoTel 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; thelucernehotel.com

mandarin orienTal This Forbes five-star hotel at the Time Warner Center

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The Lowdown on The LoweLL The shining light of Manhattan elegance just got brighter: The Lowell hotel on the Upper East Side has undergone a redesign. In addition to a new restaurant and bar headed by legendary restaurateur Charles Masson, the property features a library and garden, and 60 percent of the rooms are luxury suites. The manager, Heiko Kuenstle, sums it up: “We listened to guests—and their wish for spaces to relax and socialize—while maintaining the character of our hidden gem.” 28 E. 63rd St., 212-838-1400; lowellhotel.com

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

Home décor ABC CArpet & Home Outfit your entire home, starting with a concrete coffee table from Maòli and ending with a deck of tarot cards.

888 Broadway, 212-473-3000; abchome.com

Alessi The legendary Italian kitchenware maker’s Stateside flagship houses seasonal collections of well-crafted home goods in every category.

130 Greene St., 212-941-7300; alessi.com

Bunny WilliAms Home The design icon’s showroom mixes her own designs with personal finds from her travels. 232 E. 59th St., Third Floor, 212-935-5930; bunnywilliamshome.com

CAnvAs Home Canvas Home takes a handmade approach to home décor, with a focus on simplicity and sustainability.

123 W. 17th St., 212-372-7706; canvashomestore.com

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Housewares designer John Derian loves anything French and vintage, and this comes through in carefully sourced items in his East Village nook.

10 E. 2nd St., 212-677-8408; johnderian.com

This Orchard Street boutique is stocked with artsy housewares and vintage furniture inspired by its locale’s emerging arts scene. 37 Orchard St., 212-226-4548; comingsoonnewyork.com

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mADeline WeinriB Atelier

This hip home store offers upbeat, of-the-moment wares by independent artists. 55 Great Jones St., 212-473-2500; thefutureperfect.com

The designer draws from her global travels to reinterpret classic design. 888 Broadway, 646-602-3780; madelineweinrib.com

HomenAture

tHe primAry essentiAls

Having operated out of the Hamptons for over 20 years, this beachy-keen shop has brought its crisp and clean designs to NYC. 7 W. 18th St., 212-675-4663; homenature.com

This nondescript Brooklyn shop is a go-to for independent designers looking for eclectic, one-of-a-kind finds. 372 Atlantic Ave., 718-522-1804; theprimaryessentials.com

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The team behind Williamsburg clothing boutique Wolves Within launched this shop as a home extension of its boho-chic sensibility. 146 Franklin St., 347-384-2776; homeofthebravenyc.com

The masters of retro-classic chic at Restoration Hardware have launched a stylish contemporary collection. 935 Broadway, 212-260-9479; restorationhardware.com

Jensen leWis Furniture

Kit Kemp and Mark Cunningham are just two of the big-name designers who have sought out Zak Profera’s textiles. 134 W. 26th St., Ste. 400, 212-924- 0199; zakandfox.com

Shop this sprawling showroom in Chelsea with a slant toward European designers and mid-century modern. 969 Third Ave., 212-4340990; jensen-lewis.com

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INVITED Brooke Shields

Alexandra Nowikovsky, Lilly Hartley, Libby Karmely, and Mia Rowe Jimmy Torano

Rosanna Scotto, Susan Breitenbach, and Maria Elena Scotto

Mary-Kate Olsen competed during the Grand Prix.

THE HAMPTON CLASSIC IN BRIDGEHAMPTON

Marissa Ann sang the national anthem.

Christine Curiale and Shawn Steinmuller

During the 41st annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, equestrian enthusiasts and high-profile stars gathered at the show grounds in Bridgehampton to watch riders compete and mingled throughout the weekend at events thrown by Hamptons magazine, among others. The star-studded crowd included Sarah Jessica Parker, Brooke Shields, and Rosanna Scotto. Attendees also saw Mary-Kate Olsen compete during the Grand Prix, and Jimmy Torano and Georgina Bloomberg hosted the Give a Buck luncheon to support equestrians with physical disabilities.

Jeff Locker and Adam Widener Donna Karan and Gabby Karan de Felice

Jessica Springsteen

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Juice Press, Bandier, and Republic Records presented the second annual Southampton Sweat at Southampton Arts Center, an afternoon of complimentary fitness classes with worldrenowned trainers from Barry’s Bootcamp, Dogpound, Tonehouse, and Plush Fitness. Guests, including Monte Lipman, Prince Fox, and Akin Akman, imbibed Juice Press smoothies and juices and HFactor Hydrogen-Rich Water throughout the afternoon, and complimentary post-workout massages were provided by Namaste New York.

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Simone Levinson and Lauren Day Roberts

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Guests browsed the latest fashions at Intermix in Southampton.

Intermix hosted an afternoon of shopping and wine tasting at the Intermix Southampton boutique. The event was cohosted by Gotham and Hamptons Editorin-Chief Samantha Yanks and Southampton Arts Center Founding Chairman Simone Levinson. Attendees like Sandy Isaacs and Rebecca Tuck browsed the latest fashions, and raffle prizes included a special visit to Gabriella Macari’s North Fork vineyard.

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AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS WITH MICHAEL BOLTON CHARITIES

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Bill O’Reilly

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Mats Wilander, John McEnroe, and James Blake

JMTP Scholarship recipient Olivia Benton

AN EVENING WITH JOHN MCENROE AND FRIENDS IN EAST HAMPTON

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The Johnny Mac Tennis Project, which supports children and adolescents of all economic backgrounds through tennis, recently held a star-studded dinner to benefit its cause. The event continued the next day with a doubles tennis tournament featuring celebrity players like Chelsea Handler and Fun.’s Nate Ruess. The tournament winners had the chance to advance to the pro round and play with tennis legend John McEnroe himself.

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John McEnroe and JMTP Scholarship recipients

PHOTOGRAPHY BY STUART WALLS/WOODSTOCK STUDIO (MICHAEL BOLTON CHARITIES); SETH CAPLAN (JOHNNY MAC TENNIS PROJECT)

Now in its 23rd year, the Michael Bolton Charities took this night to honor legendary Yankee Joe Torre and raise awareness about domestic abuse in homes. Guests heard moving speeches and comments from Bill O’Reilly, Joe Torre, and Kimberly Guilfoyle. Decorated by Lawrence Scott Events, the event included indulgent desserts and the sounds of Bolton’s greatest hits.

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HAMPTONS TREND LEFT: Bluff House, overlooking Block Island Sound, is one of Robert Young Architects’ favorite projects. Its multiple indoor/outdoor spaces are all connected, so a person lounging by the pool, for example, is still within eye- and earshot of those using the outdoor fireplace.

BELOW LEFT: Tall glass walls bring sunsets and sunrises into the heart of this home by James Merrell Architects.

NATURE’S COURSE WEAVING THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF A HOME TOGETHER IS ESSENTIAL—AND SO ARE THE MATERIALS USED TO DO IT.

BY EMILY J. WEITZ

People go to the Hamptons for a state of mind, inspired by a connection to nature.

That’s why connecting inside and out, not only physically but also psychologically, is of utmost importance to today’s top architects in the Hamptons.

“The line between the house and the landscape is dissolving,” says James Merrell of James Merrell Architects (66 Main St., Sag Harbor, 631725-9842; james merrellarchitects.com).

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“Window systems are getting glassier, glass sizes are getting larger, frames are getting tinier.”

Some designs feature entirely retractable walls; others make the most of outdoor space with courtyards, luxurious outdoor showers, and outdoor kitchens. Alex Hirsch, an architect with Robert Young Architects (2273 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 212687-6940; ryarch.com), loves trellises. “We’ve become quite fond of creating trellises near

clients’ pools or outdoor dining areas,” says Hirsch. “The way ivy will grow up the lattice detailing is remarkable.

It makes you feel like you’re in an oasis on your own property.”

Materials also play a key function. Using natural, simple materials is one way to echo nature’s beauty inside.

“We try to limit the palette of materials on our projects to the

basics—wood, stone, and glass,” says Blaze Makoid of Blaze Makoid Architecture (7 Tradesman Path, Bridgehampton, 631537-7277; blazemakoidarchitecture.com). “Our selection of materials could literally carry its way from the outside in—for example, using a concrete tile and bringing it from the terrace right into the living room.”

This marvel by JBialsky Premiere Design & Development is breaking all kinds of molds on the luxury real estate scene, and its sleek outdoor spaces—including a gorgeous vanishingedge pool—are perfect for those who like to entertain.

Situated on two acres, the 11,665-squarefoot home is listed for $23.5 million. “It’s optionality to own the abutting reserve and neighboring land parcel makes it one of the most enticing opportunities in the Hamptons market,” says Bespoke Real Estate’s Zachary Vichinsky.

903 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-5009030; bespoke realestate.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL MORAN (BLUFF HOUSE); JOSHUA MCHUGH (JAMES MERRELL ARCHITECTS)

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A PASSION FOR DESIGN Darien, CT | 5 BR, 5 FULL, 4 HALF BA | $5.595M | Web#99131968 Lucille Story 203.856.0973 | Eileen Hanford 203.253.099

PRISTINE PIED-A-TERRE UWS, NYC Excl. | 2 BR, 2 BA | $2.2M | Web#15358470 Brian Lewis 212.381.2252

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PARK AVE MAISONETTE DUPLEX UES, NYC Excl. | 4 BR, 5 BA | $6.295M | Web#13976260 Nakta Thomas 212.381.3243

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LIMESTONE MANSION Park Slope, NY Excl. | 7 BR, 7 BA | $8.789M | Web#14726374 P. Grazioli 718.613.2015 | M. Wallace 212 381-2268

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SPACE, SUNSHINE, VIEWS UES, NYC Excl. | 2 BR, 2.5 BA | $1.699M | Web#14634389 Jackie Siegel 212.381.3276

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CLOSET FACTORY

Blaze Makoid Architecture likes to use materials that create a flow from outside to in. ABOVE: In Montauk Lake House, Robert Young Architects created openness to accentuate the feeling of being outside.

7 FAIRFIELD POND LANE, SAGAPONACK Talk about bringing the outside in! This showstopping listing in Sagaponack, represented by top Hamptons broker Susan Breitenbach, features a

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How the light enters a space is as important as how to get people outside. “When you’re in a house and you feel sunlight coming in, that’s nature coming into the house,” says Merrell.

“The more easily sunlight comes in, the more it feels connected to the outside.”

But Merrell emphasizes that it’s not only about physically getting people out or bringing fresh air and sunlight in. “It can be thought of less literally and more poetically,” he says, “like the folly in the English garden. The purpose was to attract your eye out of the house

beautifully modern custom design by Bates Masi Architects that creates a seamless balance between indoors and outdoors with unique apertures that let light and air pass through.

The floor-to-ceiling glass walls are also an ingenious way to make magnificent use

of 300 feet of oceanfront.

Amenities at the 10,000-square-foot property, listed at $50 million, include a rooftop deck with Jacuzzi, an oceanside pool, and a tennis court. 1936 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-8990303; susanbreitenbach.com

without leaving the house.” He considers that connection in every single room he designs. “I think when you have the ability to focus on something in the distance, you’re more relaxed,” he says. “Even in a small room in an old Sag Harbor house, if you have well-planned views to something in the landscape beyond, the house doesn’t feel small.”

Makoid feels that the connection between indoors and out is almost primal. “It gives us a sense of being protected,” he says, “but understanding our place in a bigger world.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL MORAN (MONTAUK LAKE HOUSE); MARC BRYAN-BROWN (BLAZE MAKOID ARCHITECTURE)

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All information is from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, prior sale or withdrawal without notice. All rights to content, photographs and graphics reserved to broker.

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HAMPTONS SPOTLIGHT McGrath Builders created this light-filled breakfast/dining room in a guest house on Ocean Road in Bridgehampton. LEFT: Plum Builders’ Modern Barn at 24 Pulaski Street in Southampton.

TO SPEC OR NOT TO SPEC

With a growing number of builders buying up properties and building houses on spec, the debate is heating up: What are the pros and cons of buying a spec house, and is it worth it?

Al Giaquinto of Plum Builders (43 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, 631-329-1300; plum builders.com) in East Hampton has been building and selling spec houses since 1982. While he acknowledges that a spec house has its drawbacks, his clients know what they’re getting into. “You see the home in its completed state,” he says. “You know the cost up front. You know all the finishes.”

Matt McGrath of McGrath Builders (631-537-7411; mcgrathbuilding.com) was born into the business, but he

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and his dad have never done a spec house—it’s always custom. “A spec house is for the person looking for the ease factor,” says McGrath.

“They don’t have to go through the year or two of construction or deal with permits.”

Martha Gundersen, a licensed broker with Brown Harris Stevens (27 Main St., East Hampton, 631-875-6974; bhshamptons.com/agents/ martha-p-gundersen), adds that spec buyers are getting more than just ease. “You can take advantage of an experienced team of people who study the market and watch their margins,” she says, “so they can provide value in a competitive marketplace.”

Giaquinto believes that in designs like his Modern Barn, a term

he’s trademarked, spec houses don’t have to feel cookie cutter. “We update our designs constantly, and no two are alike,” he insists.

The main difference is in the conception: Whose vision is it,

anyway? “A lot of our clients want exactly what they want,” explains McGrath. “A custom house is exactly what you’ve always dreamed of. A spec house is more the designer’s dream.”—E.J.W.

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64 BIRCHWOOD LANE, BRIDGEHAMPTON This Mecox Barn, represented by Douglas Elliman’s Raphael Avigdor, is a masterpiece of elegantly rustic design and luxury living. The 4,216-square-foot Bridgehampton home boasts an open, inviting design with vaulted ceilings, and the chef’s kitchen features custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Miele appliances. Amenities at this $3.295 million property include concierge service from Chaloners of the Hamptons. 70 Jobs Ln., Southampton, 631-204-2740; theraphaelavigdor team.elliman.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AUDREY TIERNAN (24 PULASKI STREET); PHILL LEHANS (MECOX BARN); JASON PENNY (MCGRATH BUILDERS)

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HAMPTONS SURREAL ESTATE On Fort Pond Bay in Montauk is the cliffside home at 70 Kettle Hole Road, listed for $5.1 million by Halstead’s JT Thomas. RIGHT: With a pool overlooking Westhampton Beach’s Moniebogue Bay, this home was just sold by Corcoran’s Mala Sander.

WATERFRONT PROPERTIES ARE KEY TO THE HEALTH OF THE REAL ESTATE MARKET. AS ALTERNATIVES TO THE OCEAN INCREASE IN POPULARITY, ALL EYES ARE ON THE PONDS AND BAYS OF THE EAST END.

500 OLD TOWN ROAD, SOUTHAMPTON Cody Vichinsky is a man on a mission. His firm, Bespoke Real Estate, is on the hunt to find the perfect client for this perfect listing.

“500 Old Town Road is the only new-construction estate in the

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Gin Lane district of Southampton at this price point,” says Vichinsky.

“The property’s double water views of Old Town Pond and the ocean—while being just three houses up from the beach—add to the allure and the rarity of this magnificent estate.” 903 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-500-9030; bespokerealestate.com

631-899-0108; mala sander.com), named one of the top agents in the Hamptons by The Wall Street Journal. “It’s not just pretty to look at, but it’s totally usable if you’re a boater or a fisherman.”

According to Sander, you can get a lot more for your money when you look beyond the ocean.

“You’re talking about $5 million an acre with no structure on it on the bay,” she says. “On the ocean, an acre is easily double that.”

But Gary DePersia, an associate broker with Corcoran (51 Main St., East Hampton, 631-8990215; corcoran.com/ PHOTOGRAPHY BY IMAGEINATION (70 KETTLE HOLE ROAD)

BEYOND THE BEACH

Ultra-high-end waterfront luxury in the Hamptons used to mean two things: south of the highway and close to the ocean. But while the Atlantic will never lose its majestic appeal, other local waters have ascended to the peak of desirability as well.

Whether that’s due to their quieter energy or their more varied ecosystems, alternative Hamptons waterfronts—calm bays and sequestered ponds— have increased in value.

“We’ve definitely seen an acceleration in interest in the last five years,” says Mala Sander, an agent at Corcoran (155 Main St., Sag Harbor;

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HAMPTONS SURREAL ESTATE Corcoran’s Gary DePersia is listing this secluded waterfront estate at 38 Ezekills Hollow Road in Sag Harbor for $13.75 million.

BELOW: The double-height living room and water views of 70 Kettle Hole Road in Montauk.

“THERE ARE SO MANY OTHER REASONS TO BE IN THE HAMPTONS. FOR SOME PEOPLE, THEIR DAILY LIFE DOESN’T REVOLVE AROUND THE OCEAN.” — GARY

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“If they’re paying $30 million for a piece of property, they want a house that matches that.”

JT Thomas of Halstead Property (3 N. Main St., East Hampton, 631-7715327; halstead.com) is currently listing a house on Fort Pond Bay in Montauk that has all the authority of an oceanfront home, sitting on a bluff overlooking a wide expanse of distant blue water. “What sets this home apart is the ever-changing landscape,” he says. “Slight changes in the weather, the moving angle of the sun, or the direction of the waves play a subtle role in your ability to see Gardiners Island, Plum Island, and all the way to Block Island Sound, with Fishers Island and the Connecticut coastline in the distance. A view like that never looks exactly the same.”—E.J.W.

Chester A. Arthur, this rental property ($180,000 for August through Labor Day; $480,000 for the year) retains its picturesque appeal while boasting 21st-century amenities, like a heated gunite pool and a Sonos audio system. The 5,900-square-foot, three-story mansion also features six bedrooms, four and a half baths, a library, a finished basement, immaculate gardens, and several fireplaces. This home,

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Michaela Keszler, in town, still quiet and fect seasonal getaway whether you’re a busy Manhattanite or a head of state. 70 Jobs Ln., Southampton, 631-2042743; michaelakeszler. elliman.com

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hamptons) for 20 years, points out that prices are catching up. “There are so many other reasons to be in the Hamptons,” he says. “For some people, their daily life doesn’t revolve around the ocean.” He’s found that the incredible sunsets on the north side of the South Fork are extremely appealing to people, as is the ability to have a dock.

DePersia adds that he made the biggest sale of non-ocean waterfront real estate back in 2011, when he sold 55 acres on Tyndal Point in North Haven for $36 million.

The property, which boasted 3,000 feet of waterfront, had three relatively modest houses on it. As new waterfront becomes more appealing, it sometimes means more teardowns. “People want to build houses commensurate with the property,” says DePersia.

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Modern-day Hamptons luxury is about living outside the box—at work and at home. Giving East End homeowners an edge is Neil Radnall’s real estate development company, IMaestri Signature, which is not only thinking outside the box, but also breaking the mold by pairing clients with leading architects and designers from around the world.

“As a developer, I commission the architects, find the land, and work

with high quality construction companies like Reinhardt O’Brien,” says Radnall of his 360-approach. “When you work with IMaestri, there are no compromises. We develop and build you the perfect house properly, furnish it properly, design it properly, and give you the keys.”

Radnall has more than two decades of real estate development experience, and he brings to each project his

relationships with some of the very best design minds across three continents, from Graham Phillips to Mathias Klotz to Steven Holl.

“It’s going in a very exciting direction—a wonderful fit for what this market really deserves,” says Matthew Trzebiatowski, of Blank Studio Design + Architecture, speaking about Radnall and IMaestri Signature.

“Neil has a fine curatorial eye for [bringing

together like-minded] individuals.”

IMaestri Signature works directly with clients from start to finish—from picking out land and selecting the perfect style of architecture to building the final product. “It’s about filling the soul,” says Radnall. “Go into one of these houses and you feel yourself gushing with energy. That’s how our houses should really make us feel.” 631-9051277; imaestri.net

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Sotheby's International Realty YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: Since 2008 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: Over 25 LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

The referrals that loyal customers and clients send my way is still a most notable accomplishment.

LIVES IN: Water Mill NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Ranked June 2016 “Hamptons #1 Broker." Hamptons broker ranked in Top 5 in United States multiple times.

MALA SANDER The Corcoran Group YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 15 years

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LIVES IN: Southampton Village NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

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LIVES IN: We settled into North Haven 16 years ago, long before it became a hot spot for those that love water and nature.

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CODY VICHINSKY GARY DEPERSIA The Corcoran Group YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 20+ LIVES IN: Sag Harbor NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Being named #22 in the country and #5 for 2016 by the Wall St. Journal.

Bespoke Real Estate YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 7 LIVES IN: East Hampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Founders of Bespoke Real Estate, the only firm in the Hamptons that solely focuses on $10 million properties and projects.

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Bespoke Real Estate YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 35 YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 10 LIVES IN: Sagaponack NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Founders of Bespoke Real Estate, the only firm in the Hamptons that solely focuses on $10 million properties and projects.

LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Tim Davis, The Hamptons Luxury Market Leader, continues to reign amongst the top echelon of Hampton Realtors on the East End as well as across the United States.

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MATTHEW BREITENBACH Douglas Elliman Real Estate

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 24 years,

13 at BHS LIVES IN: Amagansett

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 10 LIVES IN: Water Mill NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Being ranked in the Wall Street Journal’s “Top 250” Brokers in the United States by Sales Volume in 2016.

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I have been the top agent in the East Hampton Brokerage office of Brown Harris Stevens each year for the past 8 years, and while I list and sell throughout the Hamptons, I have sold over $100 million of properties in my home town of Amagansett alone.

JAY OVERBYE Halstead Property YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 12+ years

RICHARD STEINBERG Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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LIVES IN: NY, East Hampton, Palm Beach, and Aspen

Being Ranked by Real Trends in the top 200 of New York agents from 2013-2015, being the #1 agent in my office for the past 2 years and being a top 10 agent at Halstead the past 3 years.

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Assemblage of three contiguous townhouses on E. 75th St. for a total of $78.2 million representing both buyer and seller.

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RICK & KIM SLATER Town & Country Real Estate YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 15 LIVES IN:

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Ranked among the top 10 brokers in the Hamptons and the top 250 brokers nation wide by the Wall Street Journal from 2006-2016.

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Paul and Caroyn have been in the top 30 at Douglas Elliman, company wide for the past 7 years.

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Michael Sieger has been practicing real for more than 20 years, primarily focusing on Upper West Side sales. He has an impressive track record with more than 100 townhouses sold and more than $900 million in sales.

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Raphael: 15, James: 3 LIVES IN: Both Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Exclusive agents for the successful 35 Lot subdivision at Barn and Vine in Bridgehampton

LIVES IN: Soho & Miami Beach NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

We have sold over 1 billion of real estate and have broken the record for both NYC and MIAMI by selling the most expensive residence in both markets.

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LIVES IN: Quogue

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 12 LIVES IN: Water Mill NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Getting the barn and vine project and selling 23 out of 37 in less then 2 years.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Consistently ranked Top Husband/Wife Team with Douglas Elliman Real Estate for the last 10 years. Working together with Clients and Customers

PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN BEATE V. MOORE Sotheby’s International Realty YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 20 LIVES IN: Bridgehampton South NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Listed and sold 104 Gin Lane, Southampton twice. First time listed it at $25m and sold it at $23m.

Second time listed it at $65m and sold it at $60m.

Douglas Elliman Real Estate YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 15 LIVES IN: East Hampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

I started advertising dogs in need of adoption in conjunction with my real estate business for Last Chance Animal Rescue. So far, nearly all the dogs have found permanent homes. That’s something I’m really proud of.

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On several transactions, I have closed much higher than normal market trades setting new transaction records for square footage and lot size. It’s all about not giving up and managing to end up with a happy seller and a happy buyer!

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Just closed my first deal since joining Brown Harris Stevens and am working on a major development project that I am partnered in.

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Lighting is the unsung hero among design details. “Lighting makes a huge statement and is vitally important,” says

Jody Myers-Fierz, founder of the design firm Color Concept Theory (27 Imperial Ave., Westport, CT, 203-826-9874; colorconcepttheory.com).

“It’s also one of the hardest things to pick for a client, because it is a form of art and there are many opinions to what looks best.”

Debra Gildersleeve, interior designer at Renee’s (10095 Main Road, Mattituck, 631298-4223;

reneesmattituck.com) in Mattituck, agrees. That’s why she’s a fan of the Mercana chandelier. “It’s a statement piece that complements any design style,” says Gildersleeve.

“It’s beautiful, unique, and functional.”

For Jessica Salsiccia of West Out East (25 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-324-3103; westouteast.com), the Extrasoft sofa, which can be arranged to the way a family lives, is a

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Make a statement with the Affordances No. 1A and No. 1B tables from Matter in Soho. Artist Jonathan Zawada designed them using three interlocking marble plates.

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“This Wainscott farmhouse has seen tremendous activity since coming on the market,” says broker Matthew Breitenbach of the $8.495 million property, which combines a classic white clapboard exterior with interiors

by Apotheke and RH Modern. “I believe it’s due to the originality of the home. There are homes that can blend traditional and modern, but very rarely do you see a home that blends vintage farmhouse with luxe modern so masterfully as the design and development team did on this project.” 28 Wainscott Hollow Road, Wainscott, 631-255-6221; 28wainscotthollow.com

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be the star of the room or be used to enhance an already luxurious space.”

Focal points matter in the powder room and master bath, too: A sleek white bathroom with an untraditional black tub offers high visual impact. “Inspired

by Romanesque architecture, the Warndon tub blends beautifully with traditional and contemporary styles,” says Lea Procter of Ferguson Bath, Kitchen, and Lighting Gallery (222 Rte. 109, Farmingdale, 631-3919506; ferguson.com). “The matte black finish and glossy white interior pair together for a modern and sophisticated look that is both masculine and feminine.”

In a world with so much to consume, simplicity is key. These meticulously chosen objects each bring power and focus to a space, allowing the excess to fall away.—E.J.W.

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game-changer. No longer does the sofa need to take up an entire wall; it can occupy the whole center of the room instead. “The seats, arms, and backs are completely modular,” says Salsiccia, “so you can rearrange the sofa as you like. The double-sided configuration options open up the living room and create a warm, communal atmosphere.”

Tina Ramchandani, of Tina Ramchandani Creative (70 E. 10th St., New York, 212-321-0037; tinaramchandani.com), chooses a piece of furniture that could easily be the focal point of a space. Made with three different types of marble that interlock, the Affordances No. 1A and No. 1B tables are available at Matter (405 Broome St., New York, 212-343-2600; mattermatters.com) in Soho. “Marble tables are everywhere, but this one is stunning,” she says. “It can

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