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48 FEATURES GEORGINA BLOOMBERG | 48 Georgina Bloomberg is not just the daughter of a famed politician, she’s a rebel with a cause: animal rights. Read about how she is lending her voice to raise awareness of the issue in this HudsonMOD exclusive.

FASHION EXTREMIS | 54 There are no limits when it comes to fashion.

This year, three distinct looks emerged: the Kate Middleton Effect, Luxe Athleisure and Glitz & Glam. Joyce Corrigan delves into the fashion realm as she explores each of these trendsetting styles.

PORSCHE 911 | 60 Get behind the wheel with HudsonMOD’s car expert Dom Miliano as he explores the all-new 911 series from Porsche. Read about the collection’s brand new shape, sound and engine. Vroom, vroom!

LUXURY LIVING | 66 Transform your living space into the sanctuary of your dreams with the help of top luxury brands including California Closets, Fredco Group and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

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THE LIFE PUBLISHER’S LETTER | 12 CONTRIBUTORS | 16 STATEMENTS | 18 BEAUTY | 22 EXPERIENCE | 24 TASTE | 30 FASHION | 32 VIRTUOSO | 36 WINGS | 40 ART | 72 EVENTS | 76 MOD SELECTS | 82 THE SCENE | 84 THE QUOTE | 86 ENCORE | 88

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Adopt, Don’t Shop Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of spending time with Georgina Bloomberg at her Westchester, New York residence. It’s difficult for me to imagine anyone talking with her and not being struck by her passion for animals, her adorable son Jasper and life in general.

Georgina’s home represents the quintessential embodiment of a “Life Well Lived” for many reasons that go beyond the sprawling, majestic grounds that house a roaming pig, a goat and five dogs (all of which I adore). Among the things that caught my attention were a sign that read “Life is better when you hug your dog” and the pride I felt when walking through a room where countless equestrian ribbons and medals are displayed. HudsonMOD’s lifestyle editor Jill Brooke appropriately referred to Georgina as a “fiery filly who’s found her groove,” and she definitely has.

We at HudsonMOD are no strangers to adopting a dog and the life-changing process that accompanies it. Our shar-pei, gold Labrador mix named Hudson Maddie arrived from South Carolina via a private jet courtesy of Titan Aviation and Home For Good Dogs.

Although I’ve owned dogs my entire life, Hudson Maddie is my

known.

I hope you will join me, Georgina and so many others who have found a deep love through an adopted pet as Shannon Steitz at the Gene Michael Celebrity Golf Classic

we continue the fight to end animal cruelty once and for all. Together we can make a difference.

For more information on animal adoption,

SHANNON STEITZ

visit www.homeforgooddogs.org or

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CONTRIBUTORS DARREN TURNER Darren has been a professional photographer for more than 30 years, partnering with advertising, editorial and corporate clients. His portraits are both natural and artistic. He creates a relaxed atmosphere on his shoots that enables him to capture the heart of his subjects while delivering impactful imagery to his clients.

JOYCE CORRIGAN Joyce is contributing editor and writer at Marie Claire, author of two Marie Claire book titles and communications editor at the John Jay Homestead.

She has written extensively about fashion, art and culture for Conde Nast Traveller and ELLE (UK editions), the Art Newspaper and artnet.com. She’s also the author of Marie Claire’s Outfit 911: Fabulous Fixes for Every Fashion Emergency and the soon-to-be-released Dress Skinny.

SUZANNE RANDOLPH Suzanne is the President of Suzanne Randolph Fine Arts, a well-established fine-art advisory firm. She has been committed to bringing the works of artists of different styles and media to private collectors, corporations and large-scale commissions for public spaces. She has traveled extensively to stay engaged with developments in the contemporary-art world. She recently established the ALIX Experience, a membership organization that provides luxury services for executive women who travel internationally for business.

VERONIQUE DEBLOIS Veronique is a food, wine and travel writer based in Morris County, NJ. As the author of the popular blogs Food & Wine Chickie and Veronique Travels, she shares recipes, wine, restaurant and hotel reviews, and insights into the travel industry of which she’s a 20-year veteran.

AMBER MILT Amber comes to us with more than a decade of on-camera experience covering beauty, lifestyle and fashion for many reputable programs, including Fox News, Bluefin Media and BusinessWeek. She’s interviewed everyone from Brad Pitt to Kim Kardashian and has attracted worldwide viewers with her original and exclusive content. When she’s not delving into the latest fashion trends for HudsonMOD, you can find her on QVC as Murad Skincare’s on-air expert or as a correspondent on Lifetime’s The Balancing Act.

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The Life STATEMENTS

HIS

BY AMBER MILT

Filson Leather Field Satchel This saddle-grade Bridle leather briefcase by Filson features a brass security latch and three compartments. Made from North American hides, you can be the king of the castle at home and at the office.

Available at www.Filson.com, $995

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or men who want the Midas touch, we’ve amassed a noble collection of fashionable finds. From classy cufflinks to barware

that doubles as objet d’art, we’ve compiled an altogether golden collection.

Available at Hermès stores nationwide or www.Hermes.com, $4,100

RBT Collection For the elegant entertainer, a new collection of barware turns imbibing into an art form. From the tabletop corkscrew to the gold-rimmed growler, you can proudly show off this James Bond-inspired set.

Available at www.MadeByRBT.com, $30-150

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Salvatore Ferragamo Sardegna 2 Crocodile Vara Driver Skin is in for fall, and nothing looks more regal than a pair of crocodile loafers. The subtle hardware adds an edge to what undoubtedly will serve as your luxury go-to shoe this fall.

Available at www.NeimanMarcus.com, $2,400

COURTESY OF HERMÈ S, NEIMAN MARCU S, FILSON, RBT COLLECTION

Hermès Cufflinks in Gold Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can sport your sartorial sense instead? These stunning cufflinks show that you don’t need to be audacious to make a serious statement.

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HERS

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ll that glitters is what we are craving for our closets! From the recognizable Valentino rockstud to the subtle Tom Ford gold embel-

lishments are all over fall’s footwear lineup. Here’s our roundup of flashy finds for your feet.

Valentino Rockstud Untitled Sneaker Who says a functional shoe can’t also be fabulous? These Italian-made Rockstud sneakers feature gold stud appliques on a white calfskin base and more rubber studs on the heel. Available

at www.Valentino.com, $795

Tom Ford Padlock Pump Unlock your inner diva with these patent leather pumps. The brass padlock and goldtipped stiletto elevate these shoes far beyond your basic black heel. Available at www.

BergdorfGoodman.com, $1,150

Jimmy Choo Harlow 80 Suede Boots These suede stunners are a perfect pair to transition into the colder months. The chunky stacked heel make these a wearable option for the office, while the gold-circle studs add some flair to your weekend wear. The deep olive color is the perfect compliment to your richly hued fall wardrobe. Available at www.

JimmyChoo.com, $1,195

Dolce & Gabbana Chandelier Heel In keeping with our home theme, we couldn’t resist featuring these Dolce & Gabbana pumps with a chandelier heel. Equal parts art and fashion, these pumps are sure to turn heads and have you swinging above the chandelier. Available at select Dolce & Gabba-

na boutiques, $2,675

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COURTESY OF DOLCE & GABBANA, VALENTINO, JIMMY CHOO, BERGDORF GOODMAN, GIVENCHY, VALEXTRA, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

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othing makes us blush like a beautiful pink handbag. Although the fall fashion hues tend toward darker tones, why not brighten up the

season with these luxe pink bags?

Paloma Small Tote Bag Christian Louboutin knows what a woman wants, and the fashion house hit the nail on the head again with their Paloma Small Tote bag. Use it for work or play. The Paloma has three compartments, metal feet and beautiful neutral-colored handles. Perfect for the office or the after-party. Available

us.ChristianLouboutin.com, $1,900

Givenchy Horizon Mini Alligator Satchel Bag, Light Purple Animal skin is a hot fall trend and this Givenchy mini satchel will certainly up the ante on anything you wear it with. We love that it can be carried in a number of ways, including as a handbag or with the additional shoulder strap. Available at www.Berg-

dorfGoodman.com, $23,000

Valextra Iside Bag Add some sophistication to your eveningwear with this luxe bag from Valextra. Featuring Valextra’s signature snap lock clasp, the Iside bag in pink rose is fashioned from soft-grain calfskin with gold metal detailing. It will be your go-to accessory this fall.

Available at www.Valextra.com, $2,980

Valentino Rocklock Small Mink Fur & Leather Shoulder Bag Who doesn’t feel fabulous with a little fur? This dazzling cult bag features blush-colored mink fur and the recognizable Rockstuds in gold. When it comes to having fun with fashion, step it up with this studded shoulder bag. Available at

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BY NICOLE FONZINO

3. Eau de Parfum Rollerball

by Tory Burch, $29

1. Art Stick Duo

by Bobbi Brown, $50

5. Limited Edition Kaleidoscope Eye Kit

by Le Metier de Beaute, $95

2. Pink Perfection Color Collection by Estee Lauder, $35

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7. Shape of My Heart

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keep you looking beauty-ful all day long.

6. Dry Texturizing Spray (Limited Edition Pink Design)

by Oribe, $44

1. $10 of every purchase to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (9/15/16 to 3/31/17), www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com 2.

100 percent of proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (9/1/16 to 6/30/17), www.esteelauder.com 3. 20 percent of proceeds will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (9/15/16 to 12/31/16), www.toryburch.com 4. $10 of every purchase in October will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, www.lamer.com 5. 30 percent of total sales in October will benefit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, www.neimanmarcus.com 6. A donation will be made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation throughout September and October 2016, www.oribe.com 7. 10 percent of proceeds benefits the Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, CA, www.deborahlippmann.com 22

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The Life EXPERIENCE

Make A Break For

THE BREAKERS PALM BEACH

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uxury has no boundaries, and neither does The Breakers

tem which he famously built up made his luxury resort accessible

Palm Beach. Established by famed American industri-

to all Americans. The line allowed people to experience not only

alist Henry Morrison Flagler, the world-renowned hotel

his grand hotel, but also the bliss of Palm Beach.

has been one of Florida’s most sought-after destinations for de-

Ever since the railway’s establishment, The Breakers has been

cades, and rightfully so. Think vibrant-green palm trees, spectac-

deemed one of the premier resorts of the South. Aristocrats, honey-

ular year-round weather, numerous highly rated restaurants and

mooners and families flock to the coastal hotel to enjoy its superior

stretches of white beaches. Whether you’re escaping the cold win-

amenities, picture-perfect weather and wonderful history.

ter months in the metropolitan area or simply in need of a relaxing retreat, The Breakers never disappoints.

The hotel’s registry lists some of America’s wealthiest families, including the J.P. Morgans, Astors and Vanderbilts, who all came

Flagler once said, “Helping others is like helping yourself,” a

here to bask in the The Breakers’ magnificence. The rich and fa-

maxim he faithfully lived by. The Florida East Coast Railway sys-

mous still gather here. Last year, Sofia Vergara and Joe Mangan-

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BY NICOLE FONZINO

iello celebrated a romantic wedding reception at the property. Not

R&R AT THE BREAKERS

surprisingly, the allure of being able to vacation like royalty has

With 538 rooms (68 are high-end suites) and 140 acres of ocean-

proved irresistible to middle-class Americans, too.

There’s no doubt as to why so many people come to enjoy the resort. The Breakers is unlike any other property in the area, largely

front property, The Breakers can easily accommodate a large number of visitors. It offers a substantial number of activities for every demographic, from sports gurus to spa retreaters to fine diners.

due to its Italian Renaissance-style architecture that allows you to

There are two premier championship courses: the Ocean

experience a European hotel without leaving the U.S. Modeled af-

Course and Ree Jones Course, both elite in their own ways. The

ter a few of Italy’s most iconic structures including Villa Medici in

Ocean Course is prominently known throughout the Sunshine

Rome, the Florentine Fountain in Florence and the Palazzo Carre-

State as the “oldest 18-hole course” in Florida. The green was con-

ga-Cataldi in Genoa, The Breakers stands out gloriously amongst

structed in 1896 by Alexander H. Findlay and then renovated in

its neighboring buildings.

2000 by famed architect Brian Silva. Golfers who tee off at this

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“The Breakers has been deemed one of the premier resorts of the South.” timeless course will experience turf TifEagle Bermuda greens, 88 sand- and grass-faced bunkers, six lakes and 10,000 square feet of putting greens.

For golfers looking for a more modern layout, the Ree Jones

renowned designer Sylvia Sepielli set out to establish a whole new

Course, which resides about 10 miles off the resort, offers turf

precedent at The Breakers with an indoor-outdoor layout that mix-

TifEagle Bermuda greens, 62 sand- and grass-faced bunkers, 10

es coastal charm and unrivaled comfort. Equipped with 17 treat-

lakes, a multitude of palm trees for an added challenge and 8,000

ment rooms, the Spa offers unparalleled services including Tam-

square feet of putting greens. To ensure all golfers remain stress-

my Fender skin care, massages and holistic bodywork, and OSEA

free throughout the day, The Breakers provides complimentary

treatments. It is also the first resort in the U.S. to provide guests

shuttles to and from the course to avoid the hassle of having to

with ERBE treatments, one of Italy’s finest spa product lines.

book traveling accommodations. For beginners or those looking to

While waiting for appointments, you can indulge in cocktails, cof-

perfect their swing, there’s the elite John Webster Golf Academy,

fee and lite Italian bites such as gelato and biscotti outside in the

taught by the PGA professional himself.

courtyard, featuring a design inspired by “a Medici concept.”

Guests can continue the R&R off the course by visiting The

The Ocean Fitness Center debuted just over a year ago and is yet

Breakers’ elite on-premise facilities: the Spa and Ocean Fitness

another indoor-outdoor facility, with 4,300 square feet of indoor

Center. After undergoing an $8-million renovation, the Spa pro-

space and a 1,700-square-foot outdoor terrace to ensure guests

vides a tranquil experience for all and includes a newly added salon

spend ample time experiencing the revivifying Palm Beach weath-

for hair and nail treatments. Inspired by the pristine spas of Italy,

er. With a stunning view of the shimmering waters which guests

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can take in through the center’s 10-foot windows, The Breakers en-

astonishing enhancement to date: the Flagler Club. This exclusive

sures that workouts don’t seem as daunting as they normally would.

VIP boutique hotel offers guests more privacy, an exorbitant num-

Guests can relieve stress by working out on the center’s high-tech

ber of services and, above all, more luxurious experiences. With

equipment such as the Life Fitness’ Synrgy 360TM system, Matrix

25 rooms and suites, the Flagler Club is outfitted with high-end

indoor cycling or treadmills featuring self-propelled Wood Curve

amenities and tailored happenings, including private car service

and 4Front. The center provides some 60 complimentary fitness

to and from the club, chauffeur services around the club in a Tesla,

classes per week ranging from yoga, Pilates and water conditioning,

private-access floors, premium bar with exceptional craft beers

to name just a few. Experienced instructors help maximize work-

and curated wine and champagne lists, private outdoor terrace and

out time and give a hand where needed. Guests who enjoy off-hour

a staff solely dedicated to the Flagler Club. Talk about living the

workouts can utilize the resort’s other gym, which is open 24 hours

luxe life.

so they can break a sweat without compromising their schedule.

Other on-premise attractions include four pools with poolside bungalows, five whirlpool spas, a half mile of private beach and 10 Har-Tru tennis courts. The nine eateries include HMF, a cocktail bar with more than 1,600 wine selections; Flagler Steakhouse; the Seafood Bar, currently undergoing restoration and set to reopen this December; the Asian-inspired Echo; the Italian Restaurant; The Circle, for breakfast and brunches; The Ocean House, offering a laid-back restaurant environment; and the Surf Break and Beach Club restaurants, perfect for afternoon bites between swimming sessions.

THE FLAGLER CLUB The latest addition to The Breakers may be the resort’s most

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To learn more about The Breakers Palm Beach or book your stay, please visit www.TheBreakers.com.

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The Life EXPERIENCE

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CHEF FRANCO VITELLA

REDEFINING TRADITIONAL CUISINE ccording to IBISWorld Caterers

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“My earliest memory is of being eight

What differentiates Chef Vitella from

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years old working in my father’s restaurant.

other caterers is his passion for trans-

June 2016, the catering industry

I remember my dad making the homemade

forming food into art. His wife Ally has a

has reached sales of $9 billion. I recently

pasta for the daily menu. He would rub the

background in television production and is

had an opportunity to discuss the business,

double zero flour between his fingers to see

the “ideas person” who works closely with

from an artistic standpoint, with Chef Vi-

how fine it was,” he says.

clients to craft the concept of the events

tella of Franco Vitella Catered Affairs.

Chef Vitella’s business is family-run.

while Chef Vitella taps into his own creativ-

Chef Vitella has taken his boutique cu-

“My mother does all the sauces in the kitch-

ity to custom-design unique and trendset-

linary design company to unparalleled

en. My wife is my partner and in charge of

ting menus.

heights in the tristate area. His career be-

sales and event planning. My aunt and cous-

gan on his parents’ farm in Milan, Italy.

ins freelance from time to time,” he says.

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“We try to incorporate art with the food.

We embrace the goals of the client and use

BY VERONIQUE DEBLOIS

them to create unforgettable experienc-

cater for John Legend’s Grammy Awards

gen. Our Dragon Popcorn is a crowd-pleas-

es for the guests. We try not to use any

party for Pepsi. From there, the business

er for both young and old. We mix flavored

concepts twice so the events are always

just took off.”

popcorn into nitrogen to freeze it. The best

unique,” Chef Vitella explains.

Some of Chef Vitella’s favorite celeb-

part is when guests bite down on a piece

Preferring not to employ traditional

rity clients include athletes Serena Wil-

of popcorn, cold smoke blows from their

buffets or passing trays at functions, he in-

liams and Roger Federer, musicians Bruce

mouths and noses,” Chef Vitella says.

and vice versa. The placement of food is an art in itself. Chef Vitella has coined the term “food furniture” and explains that he plates his food onto something interesting.

“To me, it’s like putting food on its own furniture,” he says.

“PREFERRING NOT TO EMPLOY TRADITIONAL BUFFETS OR PASSING TRAYS AT FUNCTIONS, HE INSISTS THAT THE DECOR BECOME PART OF THE FOOD AND VICE VERSA.” Springsteen and Jason Derulo, comedi-

When asked how he goes about rein-

His successful catering business and

ans Jason Sudeikis and the late Robin

venting menus and coming up with fresh

expanding celebrity clientele began as a

Williams, and actors Robert De Niro and

ideas, he answers: “Research. Going out

stroke of pure luck. “I started off as a deli

Vince Vaughn. The highlight of his career

to eat. Going to a museum. Looking at

owner and was given an opportunity to ca-

was catering the NFL owners’ party for the

decorating magazines. There’s inspiration

ter an event in New York City. I didn’t even

Super Bowl.

everywhere!”

have business cards to give to the person

Catered Affairs is working on the idea

inquiring about another catering job. Lo

of floating food. “Yes, food that floats…and,

and behold, the person was asking me to

of course, food instantly frozen from nitro-

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The Life

FASHION

BY SIMON MURRAY

W

ithin minutes of chatting

with Pat McGowan it dawns on you: This is a man consumed by a vision. Not just an opaque vision, however. His is more concrete.

It looks a little something like this: a customer, let’s call her Jane, stops into the Neiman Marcus in The Mall at Short Hills. Maybe Jane has some time on her hands, or maybe she’s in a hurry. At home, Jane has thoroughly researched on her smart device Louboutin’s new fall boots and wants a second opinion, in a store. She mission shops to purchase the boots and she’s onto her next task. Or maybe she has five more minutes to buy that double-faced hooded cape from Neiman Marcus’ cashmere collection

The point is, the world has gotten infinitely faster, while at the same time a seemingly unlimited number of choices—spurred by advances in digital technology—has ramped up personalization. The consum-

Neiman Marcus Short Hills

er of today is caught in the middle. Under McGowan’s new leadership, Neiman Marcus Short Hills has positioned itself to handle adroitly this new kind of customer, armed

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“MCGOWAN IS DEDICATED TO LEADING THE NEIMAN MARCUS TEAM TO PROVIDE THE BEST IN-STORE EXPERIENCE AND PERSONALIZED SERVICE IN THE INDUSTRY.”

with mobile devices and a limited amount

munity of Montclair. He prides himself

“That’s what our clients expect from us at

of time. Any one of those examples is fair

on knowing his entire team and knowing

Neiman Marcus.”

game, depending on the day. And Mc-

what’s going on in their lives. It’s also about

At Neiman Marcus, every associate has

Gowan and his team wants to be ready for

knowing the Neiman Marcus Short Hills’

an iPhone and can look up the customer’s

all of them.

product, of course.

purchase history as well as adding person-

“It’s not service on our terms, it’s cus-

“[Neiman Marcus] has a special and

alized notes to better serve their clients.

tomer-centric,” says McGowan. “It’s ser-

unique product line,” says McGowan. “I

Associates are schooled about products

vice on the customer’s terms. That’s how

realize that with retail, it’s all about know-

almost daily because, nowadays, they must

Neiman Marcus Short Hills defines a great

ing and taking care of the customer, and we

be innovators with a wealth of knowledge;

shopping experience.”

strive to do it better than anyone.”

one step ahead of the considerable knowl-

McGowan, with a 32-year career in re-

That customer has a bevy of online

tail, formerly with Nordstrom, began his

and mobile shopping tools at her disposal.

career as a women’s shoe buyer. He quick-

“I can sit at home and shop on this”—Mc-

McGowan, for his part, is building on

ly fell in love with managing, empowering

Gowan holds up his smartphone—“while

these processes. He is also careful to cu-

employees and leading a team of people to

I’m watching Ray Donovan. Why would I

rate a working culture that honors the most

be the best they possibly could be.

get up and go to the mall?” he asks rhetor-

valuable commodity: time. As he says, “If I

When I spoke with him, McGowan was

ically, “unless I have a relationship with

were selling, the question I would ask every

five weeks into his current role of Gen-

an associate at Neiman Marcus who can

single customer is: how much time do you

eral Manager and Vice President of Nei-

really elevate that experience for me.”

have to spend with me today?”

man Marcus Short Hills. The company’s

What this means, explains McGowan,

McGowan is dedicated to leading the

pioneering idea of the future of luxury

is knowing the customer: her family, her

Neiman Marcus team to provide the best

retail, however, has already been in place

needs, her social events and knowing which

in-store experience and personalized ser-

for years.

designers fit her best. It’s all about the

vice in the industry. And he’s doing it by

unlimited potential of personalization.

keeping one person in mind: the custom-

Now, McGowan relishes his new move;

edge the savvy customers bring with them into the store.

in large part for the opportunity for him

“[The associates] pride themselves

er. Neiman Marcus and the team at Short

and his career at Neiman Marcus, and

in knowing everything they can about

Hills are well poised to make the shopping

also to fully engage in his hometown com-

their

experience well worth the trip to the store.

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customers,”

McGowan

asserts.

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VIRTUOSO

BY MIKE BANKA

ment, is an agreement couples

A

negotiated. With outstanding student debt

enter into before marriage that

standing at $1.2 trillion and the average

defines their respective rights should the

household credit card balance at approx-

marriage end in divorce. Prenuptial agree-

imately $7,000, a prenup can specify

ments have increased fivefold over the

whether payments of these debts will be

past two decades, according to Arlene G.

shared by spouses.

prenup, or prenuptial agree-

THE PRENUP

Dubin, chair of the matrimonial and fam-

“ALTHOUGH PROTECTION OF WEALTH AND ASSETS IS THE MAIN REASON COUPLES ENTER INTO PRENUPS, ASSETS AREN’T THE ONLY THINGS BEING NEGOTIATED.”

Assets aren’t the only things being

Steven M. Resnick, an attorney at

ily law practice of Moses & Singer in New

family law, answers some commonly asked

York. Although protection of wealth and

questions.

assets is the main reason couples enter into prenups, the advent of social media has led more people to set out their rights before tying the knot as a way of protecting their privacy, reputation and business interests in the event the marriage ends in divorce.

Does getting a prenup mean that a spouse doesn’t trust her partner?

A prenup is not about trust. It is about trying to limit the financial and emotional costs of a divorce should that occur. In fact, the prenup is relevant only if the marriage does not last.

How much does a prenup cost?

As lawyers like to say, it depends. Some lawyers flat-fee them and some charge by the hour. There is no uniform cost because it depends on the issues both as to complications and number of issues. I have been involved in prenups that are 15 pages and ones that are 100 pages. Regardless of the costs, it’s a lot cheaper than the cost of a divorce.

Can people do their own prenup?

If you like doing your own surgery, then you can prepare your own prenup. Given

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the cost of a divorce and the risk that the prenup will be invalidated if not prepared properly, a professional should always be used.

What’s usually included in a prenup?

“A PRENUP IS NOT ABOUT TRUST. IT IS ABOUT TRYING TO LIMIT THE FINANCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COSTS OF A DIVORCE SHOULD THAT OCCUR.”

Common terms include a person retaining premarital or inherited property, provisions for children from a previous marriage, and waiver of spousal support.

Do people need a prenup if they’re not wealthy?

As we know, wealth is in the eye of the beholder. Nevertheless, prenups for couples starting out with little to no wealth are designed to address future wealth from not only marital efforts but if one wants to protect a future inheritance.

proper execution.

lawyer. The flip side of this issue is that a party should have advice as to the ramifi-

Is it too late to get a prenup after couples marry?

You can still get one, but it is called a mid-marriage or post-nuptial agreement.

As with modifications of prenups, there is a

cations of the agreement before signing it.

A lawyer who specializes in family law and has experience in these agreements should be used.

higher standard of scrutiny from the courts for any agreements entered into after the marriage. Here, too, an attorney who understands the nuances of these agreements is essential to proper execution.

Is a prenup ever unnecessary?

That is difficult to say since one does not know what the future may hold. It is a personal preference as to what risks one wants to take in a world where about 50 percent of marriages end in divorce.

Can couples change the prenup after they’re married?

What disclosure is required in order for these agreements to be valid?

While you will have to check local law, usually there is a requirement that income, assets and debts need to be disclosed for each party in order to have an agreement that is enforceable.

Yes, but there is a higher standard of scru-

Do both parties need to hire a lawyer?

tiny from the courts for any agreements

While it is not mandated, it is certainly

entered into after the marriage. An attor-

advisable for both sides to have lawyers so

ney who understands the nuances of these

that someone cannot later try to challenge

agreement modifications is essential to

the agreement because they did not have a

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The Life WINGS

BY SIMON MURRAY

W

orld-class airports are much more than simple gate-

of the pack. These are the hubs travelers remember fondly when

ways to and from cities: they raise the bar on what

planning their return trips.

we expect from international hubs. At the least, we

At traveler favorite Singapore Changi Airport, for example,

want retail and dining offerings, Wi-Fi connection and efficient

gardens offer a preview of the waterfront floral beds for which

light railways. To crack the annual Skytrax World Airport Award

the island city-state is revered. Korea’s Incheon Internation-

winner list, however, they also must celebrate—and celebrate

al Airport doubles as a global shopping destination set in an

well—the inimitable qualities that distinguish them from the rest

ultra-modern, technology-forward environment. And at Munich

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Singapore Changi International Airport’s (SIN) koi pond, butterfly garden and swimming pool

Airport, guests can soak in the charms of a central beer garden lo-

such as a butterfly garden and a 24-hour movie theater—that boldly

cated in a grand public plaza at the entrance.

underline its dedication to passenger satisfaction. (A businessman

Each of these airports captures the essence of its city and is in-

was recently caught on a “staycation” forging boarding passes so

tegral to experiencing it. They are not just platforms of egress nor

he could enjoy its executive lounges.) In other words, long layovers

terminals of glass and steel. Instead, the airports on this list toe the

are actually welcomed here. When you factor in three accessible

line between current innovation and the future of flying on the next

terminals filled with gardens galore, a koi pond, an entertainment

cloud-swept horizon.

center and a swimming pool with a Jacuzzi, it’s no wonder Changi Airport has cemented its reputation as the traveler’s favorite.

SINGAPORE CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (SIN) YEARLY PASSENGERS: 54 MILLION For the fourth year in a row, Changi International Airport has

INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ICN) YEARLY PASSENGERS: 41.7 MILLION

been voted the World’s Best Airport by a Skytrax survey of 13.25

Featuring the first (and supposedly last) duty-free Louis Vuit-

million travellers across 106 nationalities and 550 airports world-

ton airport boutique, the Incheon International Airport—as with

wide. And for good reason. Boasting a vast array of leisure and en-

the city of Seoul itself—is a mecca of shopping, continually nos-

tertainment facilities, Changi Airport offers standout features—

ing out Dubai International Airport in duty-free sales. The air-

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Munich Airport’s (MUC) 5-star Hilton Hotel, beer garden, and full service medical clinic

port routinely generates sales in the billions and includes some of

offerings are served in the large beer garden, where visitors can

the best duty-free shopping on the planet with a wide selection of

enjoy Bavarian cuisine and drinks outside, surrounded by shady

luxury-brand stores. Amenities abound. From a Jack Nicklaus-

trees in the middle of the stylish Munich Airport Center. The

designed golf course, a large-scale casino and an ice skating rink,

airport boasts a full-service medical clinic, cycling art exhibitions

there’s something fun to do for everyone. The Incheon Airport also

and a 5-star Hilton Hotel. Just don’t forget to look up. The roof of

includes a Korean Culture Museum (showcasing a collection of

the Munich Airport Center, built by the German architect Helmut

relics covering a 5,000-year timeline) and entertaining perfor-

Jahn, transforms into a Bavarian flag when the transparent

mances such as masque dances and twelve-stringed Korean harp

spaces—filled with blue sky—contrast with the white panels in

recitals on stage.

the construction.

MUNICH AIRPORT (MUC) YEARLY PASSENGERS: 38.7 MILLION Let’s get right to the point: yes, the Munich Airport has a microbrewery. Established in 1999, the Airbräu, the only one of its kind, hosts brewing demonstrations that can accommodate 350 people. In a rush? Seasonal

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Hong Kong International Airport’s (HKG) Giordano and Chanel boutiques

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HKG) YEARLY PASSENGERS: 63.1 MILLION

TOKYO HANEDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HND) YEARLY PASSENGERS: 72.8 MILLION

Built on an artificial island off the coast of Hong Kong, this has

One of two major international airports that serve the Tokyo

become one of the most popular facilities in the world since it

area, Haneda International is located a few miles from the Japa-

opened in 1998. Asia’s largest 4-D projection screen—a 360-

nese capital and is known for its service efficiency, cleanliness and

seat theater where films come not only with 3-D glasses but also

shopping. The fifth busiest airport in the world, Haneda received

special effects such as wind, fog, water spray and bubbles—hap-

particularly high evaluations for access and user-friendly terminal

pens to be right in Hong Kong’s airport. Giorgio Armani Cos-

facilities, among other categories. Recent improvements include

metics, the beauty line’s first airport retail boutique, is a spa-

new commercial facilities; Royal Park Hotel The Haneda, Japan’s

cious 2,669 square feet and stocked with Armani’s signature

first transit hotel specializing in comfort and elegance; and Japa-

cosmetics, perfumes and skincare products—a preview of the

nese-style omotenashi (hospitality) customer satisfaction cam-

many duty-free shops. Golfers on layover can tee up at Hong

paigns. Restaurants stationed across the many observation decks

Kong’s SkyCity Nine Eagles Golf Course, which conveniently

serve travelers food and drinks while they enjoy views of aircraft

offers baggage storage, equipment rental and on-site instructors.

taking off and landing.

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GEORGINA BLOOMBERG

A FIERY FILLY FINDS HER GROOVE WRITTEN BY JILL BROOKE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY DARREN TURNER

A

t Wellington, Florida, the eques-

movement has progressed from a slow walk to

trian capital of the world, horses

a gallop, based on the premise that animals are

are treated like royalty. Groom-

sentient beings who should not be made to suffer.

ers for the 2,800 riders who ar-

At a time when this issue wasn’t on people’s

rive for the winter season (often by private jets)

radars, Georgina Bloomberg actively started

cater to the horses’ needs with meticulous care.

raising awareness, lending her star name to var-

They manicure their hooves, polish their coats,

ious events, including ASPCA, Friends of Finn

coif their tails and feed them gourmet hay.

Committee for the Humane Society of the U.S.

For Georgina Bloomberg, daughter of former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg, treating animals lovingly is a must.

The accomplished equestrian, who has won more than 10 Grand Prix jumping prizes, a bronze at the Pan American Games, as well as qualifying at the World Cup finals, grew up surrounded by horses and beloved family dogs.

So imagine her shock when she drove from her Wellington farm to adopt a dog at a nearby shelter. There she learned that as many as 60 percent of the forlorn animals cramped in crates were killed within days or weeks if not adopted quickly.

“I was so overcome by emotion,” she recalls.

and the upcoming Pet Hero Awards.

Simultaneously, others were moved to action, including equestrian pals Cornelia Guest and TV reporter Jill Rapport. As a result of these collective efforts, aided by organizations like the Humane Society and PETA, animal protection is now a national conversation.

Bloomberg’s activism was never limited to squeezing her petite five-foot-two frame into fashionable gowns at black-tie fundraising events. As someone who likes to be in perpetual motion, she’s always been a go-getter, jumping into cars and taking road trips to rescue dogs, then spending weekends calling people to find animals new homes.

“I walked out of there and started crying in the

“Anytime I am able to pull a dog from a puppy

parking lot and then made myself go back and

mill or a high-kill shelter, I feel a sense of satis-

adopt the dog. On my way home, I told that dog,

faction knowing I saved its life,” she says. “The

a black-and-white mutt named Hugo, I would

more I learn — by promoting adoption, spay and

fight to save as many dogs as I could. That was

neuter programs and fighting supply mills — the

the moment when I realized I needed to be do-

more passionate I become. It reinvigorates my

ing something to make a difference. Just loving

desire to save more.”

animals wasn’t enough anymore. I had found my calling in life.”

In the past few years, the animal-rights

Scientific research provides a human-needs rationale for this activism. In the 1970s, researchers began recognizing the healing pow-

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er of animals. They serve the blind and

take pride in being involved with as many

played at this level can be backbreak-

the handicapped, calm troubled children

as possible.”

ing — literally. Bloomberg broke her back

as well as Iraqi war veterans, and give

Bloomberg’s animal activism has its

twice in 2002 and 2011. The travel can be

comfort and joy to the elderly and people

roots in the equestrian life, which has been

exhausting. She competes in 30 show

in hospitals.

a magnet for the ambitious children of the

jumping competitions a year.

The Research Center for Human/

wealthy. The sport is demanding, danger-

It is also a very expensive sport. Thor-

Animal Interaction at the University of

ous and thrilling, played out in exotic glob-

oughbred horses routinely cost as much as

Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

al locales from Monte Carlo to Dubai. It

$1 million. “You can buy a $1 million horse,

proved how interacting with animals in-

teaches essential life skills, such as focus,

but it won’t win you a Grand Prix event,”

creases oxytocin, the happy hormone.

determination, perseverance and bravery.

says Bloomberg’s friend, equestrian Alex

Another successful program has re-

“If you have a show on a weekend, you

Hamer. “That comes from talent and

turning soldiers training shelter dogs while

are not going to go out the night before

adjusting to civilian life, which helps both

partying because you could get hurt,” says

The idea that talent and hard work are

man and animal. The National Institute

Cornelia Guest, an actress who rescues an-

irrelevant is a misperception that bothered

of Health is studying the impact of ani-

imals on her 375-acre farm in upstate New

Bloomberg enough to want to transfer her

hard work.”

“I AM PROUD EVERY TIME SOMEONE COMES UP TO ME AND ASKS MY HELP FINDING A DOG. IT MEANS THEY ARE SEEING THE WORK I DO AND THAT MY MESSAGE HAS GOTTEN TO THEM.” mals on child development, especially how

York. “These are strong, powerful animals

frustration into action. Partnering with

being around them reduces or even pre-

that you have to control.”

children’s book author Catherine Hapka,

Equally important, the equestrian cir-

she produced a young adult book, The A

Bloomberg is generous in lending her

cuit provides a built-in group of friends

Circuit, where the heroine, Thomasina

name to many causes instead of aligning

who can relate to being treated as an ex-

Aaronson, is angry that people think her

with one organization. “At the end of the

tension of a famous family member in-

career is based on her parent’s ability to

day, we are all fighting for the same thing

stead of as an individual. Among those on

buy a horse.

and all respect each other’s work,” she ex-

Bloomberg’s circuit are Jennifer Gates,

It also examines the frustration of a fa-

plains. “It will be easier to save animals if

Jessica Springsteen, Eve Jobs and Destry

ther who didn’t think riding was a proper

we all work together. The animal-welfare

Spielberg. And there are countless others

profession. Sound familiar? The four-book

world does a great job of that. When it

who didn’t rise in the ranks for a Grand

series, which Bloomberg claims is mostly

comes to animal causes, I never tire and

Prix victory, like Bloomberg. The sport

fictional and a glimpse into the horse-show

vents disease.

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world, was a success.

To address the other common complaint — equestrian life is only for the

start small and then work hard to see it grow,” she says proudly. “I created it.”

wealthy — she launched the Rider’s Clos-

Prize ribbons and framed news-

et in 2006, encouraging people to donate

paper clippings decorate the room,

new and gently used equestrian attire to

as do pictures of Bloomberg in mo-

pony clubs, schools, needy kids and later

tion — always in motion — jump-

the nonprofit Pegasus Therapeutic Riding

ing in various global horse shows.

organization, when it got too big to operate

Asked if establishing the Rider’s

from her mother’s North Salem, NY farm.

Closet was daunting, Bloomberg

Sitting at her North Salem home, which she shares with her adorable toddler son

shrugs, saying she learned to take chances from her maverick father.

thing I greatly respect.”

She adores her mother, Susan Brown,

Jasper and a menagerie of animals (includ-

“My father always taught me not to let

who in 1993 divorced the visionary tech

ing five rescue dogs, one rescue pig, one res-

what others think of you affect you or what

financier, when Georgina and her sister

cue goat, two rescue miniature horses, two

you want to accomplish in life,” she ex-

Emma were young girls. She, too, was a

rescue mules, along with her championship

plains. “No one believed he could become

maverick in shunning wife-style trappings

thoroughbreds), Bloomberg reflects on

mayor when he decided he wanted to run,

for independence.

how momentous the Rider’s Closet was in

but he never let that hold him back. He lets

“My mother has never cared about

her life.

what others say bounce off him, and he goes

money or status, and I truly respect that,”

for what he wants, no matter. That is some-

says Georgina, her affection palpable. In

“It showed me that you can have an idea,

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Ramiro Quintana, will share Thanksgiving and Christmas with his cousin at the family’s beloved compound in Bermuda.

Although Georgina can envision more children in her future, marriage isn’t on the horizon. She never married Jasper’s father. “I was a tomboy as a kid and have never dreamed of a big wedding or wearing a white dress,” she says. “I just don’t want that stuff. But I am not against the idea of being with one person for a long period of time.”

Still, she maintains long-term friendships and is fiercely loyal. Did it complicate her relationship with Ivanka Trump when her father called Donald Trump a “dangerous demagogue?” It turns out that before the Democratic Convention, Georgina spoke to Eric and Ivanka Trump.

“We all agreed we won’t let our fathers’ views affect our friendship,” she says. “I believe we will be able to keep our word.

The fight is between our fathers, not us. I fact, the girls lived for a few years with her mom’s boyfriend and his family.

candor is much needed and appreciated.

With Susan and Michael as role models,

have nothing but love and respect for her and her family, and wish them all the best no matter how the election turns out.”

“She has kept us grounded and taught

her sister Emma, a Princeton graduate like

us to be real and never think too much of

her dad, went into politics. When naming

Asked if she thinks it’s easier for her as

ourselves,” says Georgina. “She is always

her newborn daughter, Emma combined

the daughter of a respected politician and

the person I go to for advice. She is brutally

the name of Bloomberg with her husband’s

entrepreneur to navigate political waters,

honest and always tells me what I need to

last name, Frissora, to create Zelda Violet

Bloomberg carefully carves out boundar-

hear, not what I want to hear.”

Frissberg. Now Jasper, who is the result of

ies, reminiscent of her own struggle for in-

a relationship with Argentinian equestrian

dividual respect.

When you are in Georgina’s world, such

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“IT WILL BE EASIER TO SAVE ANIMALS IF WE ALL WORK TOGETHER. THE ANIMAL-WELFARE WORLD DOES A GREAT JOB OF THAT. WHEN IT COMES TO ANIMAL CAUSES, I NEVER TIRE AND TAKE PRIDE IN BEING INVOLVED WITH AS MANY AS POSSIBLE.” “Ivanka is a smart and successful wom-

years. Georgina Bloomberg — or George as

knew that having children was the most

an who has created her own career and

her friends call her — has never had to stay

important thing in the world to me. No rid-

name. Most people don’t see her just as

put in one place for long, until now.

ing accomplishment would ever come close

Donald’s daughter,” she insists, adding, “I

“I’m not going to Europe this fall be-

to that. Now that I have a child, I know I

may not agree with Donald politically on

cause Jasper is starting school,” she says,

was right. Every moment that I get in the

some things or like what he has said about

without a hint of regret. At her New York

saddle, I see as a bonus. Jasper always

my father. But he has raised some incredi-

City apartment, decorated by interior de-

comes first and brings me more joy and sat-

ble children who I love. I don’t know a sin-

signer Jamie Drake in fiery red, her favor-

isfaction than any ribbon I have ever won.”

gle person who agrees with or likes every

ite color, she is looking forward to taking

However, her animal advocacy work

single thing that their parents have said or

him to nursery school and “embracing this

done. I don’t think the Trump kids do, ei-

new chapter of life.”

still continues at a roaring pace.

“I am proud every time someone comes

ther. I know they respect and support their

Although the single mom still hopes to

up to me and asks my help finding a dog,”

father, as they should, and I have nothing

compete in the Olympics, other goals have

she says. “It means they are seeing the

but respect for that.”

moved to the back burner.

work I do and that my message has gotten

It is now afternoon and Georgina is

“I have loved this sport and the experi-

sorting through her schedule with her

ences it has given me, the places I have been

publicist Dana, who has been with her for

able to travel to,” she says. “But I always

to them.”

Georgina Bloomberg still revels in being a rebel with a cause.

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MONIQUE LHUILLIER

Fall fashion is showering women with an infinite number of choices. The only rule seems to be more is more: not just wide but superwide pants, uber-embellishments and madcap pattern mashups.

Three styles have emerged that are so distinct you’d think they wouldn’t be at the same party much less talk to each other.

Yet, consider that these radically diverse looks represent different facets of the same increasingly complex creature that is the modern American woman. She works, she works out and, after all that pressure she puts on herself, she plays. And when she plays, she escapes to a fantasy of life as a bejeweled Byzantine empress.

Luxe Athleisure is exemplified by Brunello Cucinelli’s newest collection, a combination of street and extreme sportswear. Glitz & Glam is seen in Dolce & Gabbana’s bejeweled, bedecked Sicilian stamped brand of Baroque Madonna meets beauty queen. And the Kate Middleton Effect showcases female executive-worthy dresses and skirts that reflect the Duchess of Cambridge’s cool nod classic pleated and form-fitting dresses; feminine floral offered up with a posh British accent.

FASHION EXTREMIS

BY JOYCE CORRIGAN

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

THE KATE MIDDLETON EFFECT God save Kate Middleton. Post-Diana and post-Fergie, she has single-handedly rescued the British Royals from a 10-year run of tabloid scandals. Prince William’s bride, aka the Duchess of Cambridge, strides into regal functions—whether it’s state visits or horse races—polished to perfection, and top Euro and American designers have taken notice. Kate favors fluidly feminine knee-skimming dresses with sharp pleats, geometric prints and lean easy silhouettes. Nothing fussy: this aristo’s an athlete who rowed in college and goes hunting with Will. Best at striking this balance this fall is Salvatore Ferragamo with clashing zigzag and abstract printed blouses and skirts, Kate Spade and her pussy-bow floral frocks and Gucci with a signature manic mix of graphic pieces, pearl-studded sweaters and nerdy smart-girl spectacles. All are tailor-made for today’s sophisticated exec who dresses sweet but rules like the eponymous dames of Downton Abbey.

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“DOLCE HIMSELF SAID, ‘IF YOU DON’T DREAM, YOU DIE’ AFTER PRESENTING HIS NEWEST COLLECTION.”

DOLCE & GABBANA

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DENNIS BASSO

THE GLITZ & GLAM We all shine on—but with everyone posing as an insta-star on Instagram these days, how does a girl stand out? The answer: with shimmering in-your-face embellishments, go-for-Baroque brocades and a sequin count that could blind a Liberace impersonator. Glitz & Glam is a fun, fearless, tongue-in-cheek look that takes a dare-me-to-wear-all-this stance. Balenciaga did head-to-toe brocade, Saint Laurent made pink sequin leggings, and Balmain stitched lots of gold lurex into a lacey fringe dress. Less is not more this fall. It’s a bore, and nobody knows how to fashion a fairytale like Dolce & Gabbana.

Dolce himself said, “If you don’t dream, you die” after presenting his newest collection. Given the great reviews and escapist mood of the Western world, dreamers are out in full force.

From his army of red, pink and silver tinsel dresses to cadet jackets emblazoned with gemstone brooches, these are selfdetermined—thank you, Frozen—Disney princesses, not damsels in distress.

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BAJA EAST

LUXE ATHLEISURE Just as pro athletes have become super rich, outspoken and outrageously outsized, sports-inspired pieces pivot between rebellion and elitism. Think sophisticated iterations of hoodies, track pants and trainers in extreme shapes, sizes and luxury fabrics.

As fashion’s newest rebel child, Luxe Athleisure parades around as anti-fashion and “off the street” wear. But is it really?

The $1,215 sweatshirts at Vetements, $795 Hood by Air cargo shorts and $800 track pants by Yeezy say anything but.

Brunello Cucinelli’s modern, satin cashmere sweats and sneakers worn with a fur vest are modern and unfussy, while the luxe edge is out in force. Much of this sportswear trend seems to be tagging the super-popular French label, Vetements.

The brand claims to be redefining modest and straightforward designing. Even their name is simple (vetements means clothes in French). They justify their haute prices because they use heavy molten cotton, not the conventional kind, just so you know.

Keep this in mind the next time you’re sitting courtside watching the Knicks.

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COU RTESY OF D OLCE & GABBANA, BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

"THESE RADICALLY DIVERSE LOOKS REPRESENT DIFFERENT FACETS OF THE SAME INCREASINGLY COMPLEX CREATURE THAT IS THE AMERICAN WOMAN."

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

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PORSCHE

BY DOM MILIANO

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lthough Porsche has been making

other venues learned to fear and respect the

cars since the late 1940s, this

Porsche 911 and its derivatives.

EXHAUSTED

relatively small German car

builder has never stopped innovating, never stopped building better, faster and more exciting cars. From its early VW-derived 356 models to today’s iconic 911-based sports cars, Porsche keeps the exotic vehicle buyer not just interested, but excited as well.

these days, followers of the breed are well aware of the now familiar 911, the model most associated with the company’s heritage. Its unique shape, sound and engine location— proudly hung out back like it was an automo-

SOME HISTORY as the 901, following Porsche’s tradition of naming its products after internal project numbers. However, French rival Peugeot had patented all three-digit numbers with a zero in the middle and, thus, the 911 moniker was born. The earliest versions had relatively small motors, just 2.0 liters, and modest horsepower. Despite that, their agile (albeit

most grueling races and rallies in the world.

Competitors at the Le Mans 24 hours, the Monte Carlo Rally, the Paris-Dakar, 12 hours of Sebring, 24 hours of Daytona and dozens of

turbine that force-feeds air and fuel into the engine) could improve horsepower without

weight. For true believers, the best, most powerful and most sought after Porsche was simply called “The Turbo.” That small badge on the car’s rear deck told the guy you just blew past on the road that this isn’t a car you could mess with.

Over the years, Porsche has had to

The Porsche 911 was originally penned

track, earning championships at some of the

using the engine’s exhaust gases to spin a

KEEPING UP WITH THE TIMES

tive Kardashian—has stood the test of time.

reliability made them a favorite on the race-

in its long history is that turbo charging (i.e.,

adding displacement and its resultant extra

While Porsche makes plenty of models

tricky) handling, light weight and bulletproof

One of the speed secrets Porsche learned

abandon several technical features that originally defined the brand. For example, the 911 brought six cylinders, instead of the 356’s four. Each year, the new cars always had better braking, higher top speeds and wider wheels and tires. Engine displacement

climbed as well to help them deliver faster acceleration and higher top speeds. In the mid-1970s, when Porsche brought out its first turbo-powered 911 street car (oddly enough, it was labeled the 930), the mystique of a Turbo’s magic became legend.

The biggest change for the 911 came in the

late 1990s when water cooling replaced the previous engine’s air cooling. This switch was forced by stricter noise and emissions regula-

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tions. However, since the addition of water cooling allowed valuable

smaller, more fuel-efficient engines, but the technology ensures

performance enhancements such as four valves per cylinder, these

that all of the horsepower a driver needs when the turbo “spools

new cars were still seen by most fans as true Porsches. Yes, the Turbo

up” under heavy acceleration is still there. More important than

was still in the lineup, topping their performance charts once again.

pure horsepower, something really only felt at high engine RPMs, a

These new water-cooled models were labeled 996 and a few years

turbo increases torque at low RPMs. Even if you didn’t take phys-

later were upgraded to the 997, a model that had more power and re-

ics in high school, you already know what torque is. Torque is what

finement than ever before. Then, just to confuse everyone, the 997

delivers that very satisfying push-back-in-the-seat power you need

was replaced by a new 911 and labeled the 991. As we say in Hoboken,

to climb a hill or pass a slower car on the highway. Racecar drivers

“Go figyah.”

joke that horsepower is how fast you hit the wall; torque is how far

RULES ARE MADE TO BE BEATEN For 2017 and beyond, Porsche is facing even stricter emissions

you push it! In other words, torque is our friend.

THE YOUNGER GENERATION

and fuel-efficiency rules, both here in the U.S. and in other markets.

These new Porsches are still called 991, but they are identified as

Rather than take a step backwards in performance, Porsche opted

Gen 2 models to keep the model-naming game of musical chairs go-

to use turbocharging across their entire product line to enhance

ing a little longer. The engines have been reduced in size to help im-

performance, reduce emissions and raise fuel economy. Without

prove fuel economy. The new 3.0-liter motor replaces the 991 Car-

getting too geeky, a turbo improves something engineers call “vol-

rera’s 3.4-liter unit and the 3.8-liter in the Carrera S. Porsche didn’t

umetric efficiency.” This allows Porsche to build their cars with

just shrink the engine size, though. From the composite oil pan up

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through the cylinder heads, just about everything is lighter, more

challenging exit ramp or apex that corner on a racetrack. It also im-

efficient and engineered better. How much better? The 3.0 Carre-

proves suspension responsiveness on bumpy road surfaces. These

ra boasts 370-hp while the Carrera S a stunning 420-hp. Both are

improvements are immediately felt at the high-speed first corner

20-hp higher than the models they replace. Of course, with higher

and will make you wonder how you ever did without it. There is

horsepower, the 991 Gen 2’s zero-to-60 time is lower than that of

even a mode that allows the careful driver to raise the front of the

the car it replaces. Porsche claims it’s nearly a half second better for

991 Gen 2 more than an inch and a half so that the bottom doesn’t

both models.

scrape over a speed bump or high driveway curb.

What is even more amazing, “The Turbo” 911 remains in the

PLEASE SAVE ME

lineup. However, now the CAPITAL - T- TURBO has a motor that

Another technology feature built into every new 991 Gen 2 is

delivers 580-hp. If you order one of these, here’s a word to the wise:

PSM (Porsche Stability Management). PSM has been a part of ev-

don’t valet park it!

ery new Porsche for several years, and through its electronic sen-

MORE THAN JUST THE MOTOR

sors, the system can identify potential problems like the possible

If you were to sit in an original Porsche 911 from the 1960s, you

loss of control in a fast corner and applies brakes at different wheels

would sense it was more VW Beetle than luxury sports car. Heat-

to stabilize the vehicle. Having tested this on the racetrack many

ing was rudimentary, air conditioning nonexistent, luxury touches

times, Porsche has a PSM light on the dash that blinks on when it

such as power windows and power door locks still a decade into the

has done its magic to bring the car under control. This has earned

future. Despite the clear genetic clues, an early Porsche had more

PSM its nickname, Please Save Me. However, in the 991 Gen 2,

in common with a VW Bug than the new 991 Gen 2 cars. Putting

there is a PSM Sport setting that allows a wider performance en-

aside the lamentations of the Porsche purists, of whom there are

velope (e.g., when driven on a Porsche Club track day Driver’s Ed-

many, the new cars are dramatically better. Besides being fast-

ucation event). Here the experienced driver can delve even deeper

er and safer, they are technological marvels crammed with every

into the 991 Gen 2’s performance potential without losing all of its

modern piece of kit that you could ever want or need. Take PASM,

inherent benefits. Even better, if the driver engages the brakes in a

Porsche’s acronym for active suspension management. This com-

panic stop situation, PSM automatically fully reengages.

puter-controlled system reduces body roll when you attack that

One more valuable bit of safety technology has a confusing

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“loose” handling. In non-racer terms, it’s when the back of the car tries to swap places with the front when you lift off the gas (or, worse yet, apply the brakes) in a fast corner. Over the years, Porsche has dialed just about all oversteer out of the 911’s handling and, with the Carrera S 991 Gen 2 models, offers optional active rear axle steering. This system significantly improves agility in tight corners, adds stability during name: Automatic Post-Collision Braking. This system is de-

high-speed lane changes and boosts maneuverability in city

signed to reduce the severity of a secondary collision by auto-

traffic. If a driver enters a corner at speeds below 31 miles per

matically slowing down the vehicle after an initial collision.

hour, the front and rear wheels turn in opposite directions,

Post-collision braking is engaged when the airbag sensors

effectively shortening the car’s wheelbase. As a result, the car

detect a collision of a predetermined intensity. Then the sys-

can be steered through a corner with less steering input. An-

tem, on its own, initiates a braking effort capable of generat-

other benefit is that the turning radius is reduced by about a

ing deceleration at a rate of 0.6 g. The driver can override the

foot and a half, perfect for a tight parking garage.

post-collision braking system by applying the gas pedal or by

At higher speeds, the principle of the active rear wheel

pressing hard on the brake pedal so that it generates an even

steering is reversed. Above 50 mph, the front and rear wheels

higher rate of deceleration than the system can provide. The

are turned in the same direction, effectively lengthening the

system applies the brakes until the vehicle speed of 6 miles per

wheelbase. The result is greater stability and more sponta-

hour is reached.

neous and confident lane changes. Even if the driver doesn’t

CAN YOU HANDLE IT

fully understand the engineering, his or her seat-of-the-pants

With the engine (and all of its weight) hung out back,

feel will know it’s there.

Porsches used to have a reputation for a handling demon

SHIFTLESS IN SECAUCUS

called “oversteer.” NASCAR fans know this characteristic as

Porsche remains one of the few luxury manufacturers

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THE LEGENDARY QUALITIES OF SUPERIOR RELIABILITY AND HANDLING HAVE BEEN SUPPLEMENTED WITH UNSURPASSED LUXURY... that still proudly offer a shift-it-yourself manual transmission,

Carrera’s $90,000 price tag way over six figures. However, judi-

and the 991 Gen 2 maintains that tradition. The new cars come

cious application of the option button can add both performance

standard with a 7-speed (not a typo) manual gearbox that utiliz-

(I recommend everyone get the $2,000 Sport Chrono Package)

es a new clutch design for better, smoother shifting. However, as

and luxury touches (I love the $1,600 BOSE Surround Sound

anyone who follows professional racing already knows, the really

package) without sending the price out of reach. In our area, a

fast way around a racetrack these days is with a “Formula 1 style”

heated steering wheel is a joy in the winter, and heated and ven-

paddle-shift transmission. Porsche’s is called PDK, an acronym for

tilated front seats are a four-season treat. Other than my few

Porsche DoppelKupplungsgetriebe, and it’s a miracle of shifting

suggestions, visiting the Porsche website and clicking on the

technology. It can be driven in “D” like any other automatic trans-

“Build Your Porsche” button will point you toward the many op-

mission or shifted, racecar-driver-like, when the spirit moves you.

tions open to the buyer.

However, I have driven a Porsche with PDK at Monticello Raceway

THE FUTURE’S SO BRIGHT

and my copilot, two-time Daytona 24-Hour winner, David Dono-

As a Porsche owner for more than 40 years, it’s amazing to me

hue, told me to leave it in “D.” Smiling, he said, “It’s better than you

how far technologically they have brought the brand. Back in the

are…” Alas, he was right.

early days, these little four-cylinder cars were called “Giant Kill-

WOULD YOU LIKE LUXURY WITH YOUR SPEED

ers” because they beat racing rivals that had bigger engines. They

Despite all of the racecar-like performance, the new 991 Gen

Today, the legendary qualities of superior reliability and handling

2 is no penalty box. You want leather? They have leather. You

have been supplemented with unsurpassed luxury, active and pas-

want carbon fiber? They have that too. Name an option, they of-

sive safety, and exciting levels of on-road (and on-track) perfor-

fer it. Of course, you can go a little overboard, sending the base

mance. One test drive should convince you!

did it because they were lighter, better handling and more reliable.

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THE CUTTING EDGE OF HOME DESIGN

BY NICOLE FONZINO Homes are at once havens from the outside world and extensions of you. Mesh your abode with your personality with the help of these luxury brands that will transform your living space into the sanctuary of your dreams.

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COURTESY OF D ONG HIA, CALIFO RNIA CLOSETS, STEVE H OCKSTEIN, MGBW, KELLY WEARSTLER, JONATHAN ADLER, FOSCARINI, PHILLIP JEF FRIES, KOH LER, GAGG ENEAU, SUBZERO-WOLF, SCAVOL INI

Luxury Living:

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS Everyone knows a home is not complete

brighten your space. As for finishes, texture

they’ve also been immersed in the design

without a master closet or some serious

is key. California Closets now offers Tesoro,

industry for years. Consultants work with

storage space. California Closets stands at

a new exclusive line imported from Italy.

clients to formulate the best-finished, cus-

the forefront of the industry, providing ex-

The collection resembles various woods

tomized product and show previews of the

ceptional, efficient and innovative designs.

and fabrics guaranteed to give your space a

finished outcome before production begins.

The industry is seeing major trends

unique look. Available colors include linen,

You can see all lighting and finish options

in lighting and texture. With a revamped

stone, Corsican weave, Tuscan moon and

and book a consultation with a representa-

lighting program, California Closets offers

Cassini Beach.

tive by visiting www.californiaclosets.com.

automated and sensor lighting, shelf lighting

Not only do California Closets’ con-

and lit doors, panels, toekicks and islands to

sultants go through rigorous training, but

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THE FREDCO GROUP Backyards, outdoor kitchens, patios and

ect is finished ahead of schedule.

international paving-stone companies and

swimming areas constitute more than just the

Now’s the time to make your outdoor oa-

offers a variety of premier brands including

exterior of your home. They can dramatically

sis a reality. The fall months are perfect for

Belgard and Techo Bloc. With natural, clas-

increase the value of your property and be an

homeowners who want to invest in an in-

sic, environmental and antique finishes, these

extension of your lavish interior. The Fredco

ground pool. Fredco’s architects work with

stones and pavers enhance the look of hard-

Group has been setting the precedent for out-

customers to lay out the design before con-

scapes and surrounding pool edges. Fredco

door luxury spaces for more than 30 years in

struction. Then craftsmen work toward the

also offers boulder, limestone, granite and

the tristate area. Offering premier landscap-

finished product. Fredco handles everything

interlocking block and concrete walls with ve-

ing, hardscaping and contracting services,

from excavation to landscaping to finishes.

neers that can instantly transform your back-

Fredco handles all trades in house from ini-

The only thing you have to worry about is se-

yard into a private getaway.

tial concept to completion and eliminates the

lecting the type of stone to use.

need for subcontractors to ensure your proj-

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Fredco is the chosen installer of several

You can see all the services Fredco offers by visiting www.fredcolandscaping.com.

MITCHELL GOLD + BOB WILLIAMS Since 1989, Mitchell Gold + Bob Wil-

Add in pops of unique pieces for a mod-

liams has been on the cutting edge of fur-

ern look and feel. Try Mitchell Gold + Bob

niture design. With noteworthy contem-

Williams’ Enzo Tibetan fur ottoman and

porary and comfortable pieces, the brand

chair for flair. Fashioned with Tibetan

has skyrocketed to international fame

wool, the frame design is inspired by the

with locations in Mexico City, Puerto

Italian racetrack. Available in polished

Rico, Montreal and Toronto. Their exotic,

steel or brass and black, silver or white fur,

eco-friendly and American-made designs

the Enzo chair and ottoman are almost too

have become a staple in the homes of the

pretty to be sat in…almost.

rich and famous as well as everyday folks.

No living room setting is complete

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ fall 2016

without a unique cocktail table as the fo-

collection embraces the “modern evolu-

cal point. The Manning Square cocktail

white glass) and caviar finish instantly

tion” the brand subscribes to, and it’s evi-

table showcases a sleek and refined shape

modernize any room.

dent in their lavish, out-of-the box designs.

with drawers for storing items, while its

For more information on Mitchell Gold

Touch upon your modish side when

futuristic-looking materials (a blend of ash

+ Bob Williams’ fall 2016 collection, visit

selecting furniture for your living room.

veneer, polished stainless steel and clear/

www.MGBWHome.com.

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PLASS GRANDE SUSPENSION Elegant and vibrant, the Plass Grande suspension lighting from Italian brand Foscarini pays homage to the colors of Venice, where the renowned lighting brand was launched. Combining “glass” and “plastic,” the Plass Grande comes

GLOBO CONSOLE

in both aquamarine and gray. Mix both

Add a touch of ultramodern glam to your home

colors for the ultimate Venetian-inspired

with the Globo Console by Jonathan Adler. Fash-

look or hang one to make a bold state-

ioned with a brass frame, white lacquer base and

ment. Either way, your guests will envy this

light-blue solid lucite cabochons, it will not only add

exotic-shaped light. Available at Foscarini.

a pop of color, but also up the super chic vibe of any

com, starting at $4,081

room. Leave it as a stand-alone piece or top it with ultra-cool vases and artwork for the ultimate modish look. Available at JonathanAdler.com, $1,995

LITTLE BRONZE HEAD TRIP SCULPTURE Turn heads with Kelly Wearstler’s Little Bronze Head Trip sculpture. One of the brand’s most popular home accessories, this sculpture in burnished bronze adds a flash of sophistication to any mantle, cocktail or end table. You and your guests will instantly fall head over heels for this piece. Available at KellyWearstler.com, $1,295

SMOKE – LUCID BLUE ON WHITE PAPER WEAVE

Accent walls are a perfect way to add pizzazz to a room without committing to one

color or design. If you’re looking to enhance a wall, try Phillip Jeffries’ new Smoke collection in lucid blue on white paper weave. Evoking the fluid movement of smoke rising, this wallcovering is bold and daring. Other colors include sundial, silver, gray, dark night, sky blue and chartreuse. The only difficulty you’ll have is determining which of the many colors to use. Available at PhillipJeffries.com, to the trade 70 HUDSONMOD.com WINTER 2016

DUAL FUEL RANGE Anyone who knows his or her way around the kitchen realizes Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances are at the forefront of luxury. For food lovers, check out the 36inch dual fuel range with four burners and an infrared griddle. The high-tech unit boasts 10 settings such as bake, broil, dehydrate and roast to make cooking up a storm an easy task. With outstanding simmer capabilities, a cobalt-blue porcelain interior and a cast-iron grate, cooking will never seem like a chore again. Available at SubZero-Wolf.com, MSRP $10,180

ARTIFACTS KITCHEN SINK FAUCET SWING SPOUT This kitchen sink from Kohler’s Artifacts collection is everything you need. With 360-degree capabilities, temperature memory (it remembers the last temperature setting before it was turned off) and a single lever for convenience, this faucet allows for easy cleanups. Available in polished chrome, polished nickel or stainless finishes, it will not disappoint you. Available at Kohler.com, $525

EXCLUSIVA-STYLE KITCHEN Scavolini adds a twist to a classic kitchen design and transforms it into a completely modern-day finish in their newest line Exclusiva. The glossy, lacquered flat door finishes showcase pure sophistication that will make your kitchen look unique, but not over the top. With multiple bold features including gold or chrome capital, glass doors or small friezes, the Exclusiva line comes in a variety of colors to emulate the distinguished look of the rest of your home. For more information, contact Scavolini.us

WINE STORAGE UNIT The high-end German manufacturer Gaggeneau is at it again. This time, they’re turning heads with their sleek and innovative wine storage unit that can literally be built into your wall due to its modular system. Capable of storing 99 bottles, it constantly chills wine between 40-68°F so you will never pour a warm glass again. Available at Gaggenau.com/us, $6,999 UMRP

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ART

VIK MUNIZ | The Goldfish, after Matisse Hermitage Museum (The Goldfish, after Matisse), Repro, 2016

Art Basel Miami

M

iami is a year-round destination renowned for its

deco buildings and has garnered visitors from the U.S., Latin

infectious energy, cultural mĂŠlange led by a Latin

America and Europe (more than 75,000 attended in 2015).

American tradition and, of course, South Beach.

There are two ways to approach the five days of Art Basel:

During the annual contemporary arts fairs in December, it

dive in, forget about sleep and get excited to see as much as you

also becomes a city of invitation-only parties held by interna-

can, or have a more curated experience that takes in select art

tional galleries and luxury brands. The streets teem with peo-

highlights and includes great food and time on the beach.

ple who want to see and purchase art from around the world.

There are now more than one dozen art fairs in South

visit a few key places. Below are highlights of my favorite gal-

Beach and Miami that augment local galleries and world-class

leries and artists discovered during my travels. Aficionados

fine art museums. Art Basel Miami, held at the Convention

will be happy to know each gallery has a New York base for

Center in Miami Beach, is the premier showcase. Since 2001,

further viewing when they return home.

it has added another dimension to the local restoration of art

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I’ve taken both approaches, but I always make a point to

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LISSON GALLERY | www.lissongallery.com Lisson Gallery is London-based with outposts in Milan and, most recently, an extraordinary space in New York’s Chelsea district. Founded in 1967, it’s a pioneering gallery committed to artists who have transformed the way art is created and presented.

CARMEN HERRERA | Azul y Negro (triptych), 2014 CARMEN HERRERA | Iberia no. 25, 1948 Carmen Herrera, Courtesy of Lisson Gallery

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SIKKEMA JENKINS & CO. | sikkemajenkinsco.com Sikkema Jenkins & Co. is a contemporary art gallery in New York’s Chelsea that exhibits work in a variety of media, including painting, drawing, installation, photography and sculpture. It has been at the forefront of presenting emerging and mid-career artists at major international private and institutional collections.

LEONARDO DREW | Number 189, 2016 Leonardo Drew, Courtesy of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., NY/Photography by Jason Wyche

VIK MUNIZ | Rouen Cathedral (Monet or the Triumph of Impressionism, Daniel Wildenstein) p. 290 The Portal and the Tour D’Albane (Morning Effect), 1893, Repro, 2016 Vik Muniz, Courtesy of Sikkema Jenkins & Co., NY

MARTHA TUTTLE | Clear Sound (3), 2015 Martha Tuttle, Courtesy of Tilton Gallery

TILTON GALLERY | www.jacktiltongallery.com Since 1983, the Tilton Gallery has been well known for discovering and promoting cutting-edge, emerging artists from around the world. It’s exhibited hundreds of contemporary artists, many of whom have become prominent figures on the international stage. While New York is the main base of operations, Jack Tilton co-owns Roberts & Tilton in Los Angeles and the China Project, an artists’ residency program in Tong Zhoa, China. The booth at Art Basel always presents a dynamic and diverse group of artists.

HARVEY QUAYTMAN | Sodalit, 1998 ALAN SHIELDS | Dance Bag, 1985

Harvey Quaytman, Alan Shields, Courtesy of Van Doren Waxter

VAN DOREN WAXTER | www.vandorenwaxter.com Founded in 2013, Van Doren Waxter represents the evolution in the partnership between John Van Doren and Dorsey Waxter who worked together for 15 years at Greenberg Van Doren. Prior to that, each had affiliations with many of the most important and leading galleries of what was then contemporary and is now considered modern art. Here you will find artists who were leaders in the pivotal period of art, American Abstraction from 1950-1990, with the gallery continuing in many cases to give new and critical visibility to pioneers in the field.

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THE GENE MICHAEL CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC

HudsonMOD joined notable patrons from sports and entertainment outlets to celebrate the annual Gene Michael Celebrity Golf Classic at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park, NJ. Held to benefit the Ed Lucas Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the blind, guests had the opportunity to partake in the all-day event that included rounds of golf, lunch and drinks followed by a cocktail reception, live auction and the esteemed Corey Awards dinner later in the evening. During the dinner, four notable honorees were awarded the Corey Award for their outstanding philanthropic efforts: Michael Mortorano, actors Tony Lo Bianco and Danny Aiello and television and sports personality Ann Liguori.

1. Gene Michael 2. Shannon Steitz, Tony Lo Bianco and Mike Dempsey 3. Floyd “Uncle Floyd” Vivino, Pat Cooper, Ann Liguori and Tony Lo Bianco 4. Shannon Steitz, Clair Diab, Ann Liguori and Barbara Anelle 5. Art Shamsky 6. Karl Nelson 7. Shannon Steitz and Pat Cooper 8. Billy Sample 9. Floyd “Uncle Floyd” Vivino, James Totten, Pat Cooper, Tony Lo Bianco, Ann Liguori, Scott Vallary and Shannon Steitz

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BREGUET THE MALL AT SHORT HILLS Breguet showcased the entire Queen of Naples collection inside the Tourbillon Boutique, Short Hills on September 15 in celebration of Caroline Murat, the Queen of Naples. In addition to the rare timepiece collection, Breguet displayed one-ofa-kind wristwatches and jewelry for guests to marvel at. While perusing the luxury pieces, guests enjoyed delectable hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and spoke with representatives about the coveted collection.

1. Shannon Steitz; Pat von Seckendorff, Tourbillon Boutique General Manager; Scott Richardson, Breguet Regional Sales Manager; and John Sheridan, Tourbillon Boutique Assistant Manager 2. Guests 3. Pat von Seckendorff, Tourbillon Boutique General Manager and guest

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CANTOR FITZGERALD RELIEF FUND’S CHARITY DAY Every year since 2001, the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and its affiliate BGC Partners honor the 658 employees and 61 Eurobrokers who tragically lost their lives in the September 11 attacks. Known throughout New York City as Charity Day, the event is attended by numerous celebrities who band together to raise money for this philanthropic cause.

1. Dr. Ruth Westheimer and Shannon Steitz 2. Guests with Rosie Perez 3. Edie Lutnick and Mary Louise Parker 4. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and guest 5. Edie Lutnick and Kyle MacLachlan 6. Guests with Jim Leyritz and Dwight Gooden 7. Edie Lutnick and Gayle King 8. Joe Girardi and Dwight Gooden 9. Shannon Steitz and Victor Cruz

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This year, guests included Edie Lutnick, founder of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, Eli and Peyton Manning, Gayle King, Victor Cruz, Joe Girardi, Rosie Perez, Dwight Gooden, Julianna Margulies, Darryl Strawberry, Didi Gregorius, Will Frazier and Joe Namath, to name a few. To date, the fund has raised more than $125 million for various organizations around the globe.

10. Jim Leyritz and Walt “Clyde� Fraizer 11. Shannon Steitz and Edie Lutnick 12. Guests with Edie Lutnick and Darryl Strawberry 13. Gracie Carvalho 14. Darryl Strawberry 15. Guests with Edie Lutnick and Joe Namath 16. Edie Lutnick and Joe Namath 17. Didi Gregorius and guest 18. Edie Lutnick and Julianna Margulies

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AVENUE RESIDENTIAL’S ROOFTOP CHAMPAGNE AT SUNSET On September 9, HudsonMOD sponsored a private rooftop event hosted by Avenue Residential at one of the largest penthouse homes in downtown Jersey City. Vanessa Deleon staged the luxury home. Guests caught breathtaking views of the New York City skyline, Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty at sunset while sipping champagne out on the 1,800-square-foot prviate rooftop deck. They were able to admire the high-end furniture designs outfitted throughout the space, as well as speak with Kristin Ehrgott, Broker of Record, about the luxe home for sale.

1. Guests 2. Shannon Steitz and Kristin Ehrgott, Broker of Record 3. Christian Lipinski, broker assosiate at Avenue Residential, Kristin Ehrgott and Scott Waldman 4. Brianna Kimmel and Vanessa Deleon 5. Scott Waldman, Vanessa Deleon and Kristin Ehrgott

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This show cleverly fuses elements of hypnotism with surprise entertainment, resulting in a fascinating interactive performance. A European hypnotist selects “volunteers” from among your guests; excitement builds as the volunteers perform increasingly amazing feats under hypnosis which continue to escalate toward a finale of hilarious show-stopping hits! hypnotwist.com

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Three beautiful girls, three electric violins, one dynamite show! The perfect way to punctuate your event; as the opening or closing act as the featured entertainment, this show will blow your guests away. Each a soloist in her own right, when these three brilliant musicians get together the result is incredible. Playing everything from Bach to pop and rock, The String Angels give classical music a completely contemporary slant. Your guests have never seen violins played like this before! thestringangels.com

Four powerhouse voices singing classic favorites from all eras and genres. From Puccini to Bruno Mars, Sinatra to ‘a cappella’, we are FIGARO, and our lush harmonic renditions offer something for everyone. Versatile, energetic and fun, FIGARO is a stunning performance for any event. Our highly interactive show takes the room by storm, leaving euphoric audiences around the world leaping to their feet. figarofigaro.com

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WANNA FONTE? Designed by master Italian artisan Mario Lipparini, the Fonte is one of 24 furniture pieces in a line launched exclusively for Casa International.

Uniquely shaped for easy maneuvering around the home, the Fonte can double as a seat or an ottoman, depending on your stylistic preference.

The Fonte’s curved back can even be customized to your material of choice with rare wood finishes including sucupira or erable. It’s distinctive presence among your other furniture pieces will have you shouting, “Bellissima!”

Available at CasaIntl.com, starting at $1,862

SUIT YOURSELF When it comes to fashion, one name always comes to mind: Coco Chanel. Because of her remarkable and everlasting accomplishments, Tony Viramontes used her as inspiration for one of his paintings entitled Chanel Suit. Perfect for the trendy mogul or the everyday fashionista, this painting embodies Chanel’s bold accomplishments by highlighting one of her most iconic dress pieces: suits. There’s something to be said for a piece of art that can spark an interesting conversation or be endlessly stared at… it’s called a must-have. Available at JonathanAdler.com, $700, or TonyViramontes.com.

SEEING THE LIGHT Say goodbye to old, compact speakers and hello to Sony’s latest innovation: the glass sound speaker. Don’t let its small size fool you; the glass sound speaker will transmit clear, crisp sounds throughout your space effortlessly thanks to its cylindrical glass tube tweeter and powerful 50mm woofer. Not only is the sound range incredible, but its additional features are as well. The glass sound speaker’s center lights up so you can have ambient lighting (and tunes) at dinner for two or bold lighting for parties with friends. It even has Bluetooth capabilities and can be controlled directly from an app on your smartphone. Either way, the glass sound speaker will change the way you look at electronics once and for all. Welcome to the future. Available at Sony.com, $799.99

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GAINING ACCESS Michael Kors is the latest designer to delve into the wearable technologies category. Known for his stunning timepieces, the designer officially launched his Access line this September after unveiling at Baselworld. Access aims to provide wearers with, well, access to their smartphone technology anywhere they go. Think custom display faces, an activity tracker, notifications, phone calls and surfing the web with the flick of your wrist. Not only will it make on-the-go errands easier, but you will also look stylish while doing so!

Available at MichaelKors.com/Access and at select Michael Kors lifestyle stores, $350

THE ‘80S REVIVAL

DIVORCING BAD HAIR Vikki Ziegler tackles not only divorce on her hit TV show Untying the Knot, but also disheveled hair with her latest product Lavish. Created with the workingwoman in mind, Lavish helps keep hair looking and smelling great throughout the day. Spritz the hair perfume to keep your locks looking luscious or use it as a body oil to give you a sensual scent. Whatever you use Lavish for, people will be asking for the key to your secret.

Available at VikkiZiegler.com, starting at $33

The ‘80s style is back, and with that, the revival of the boom box—the Dolce Box, that is. This fun and innovative bag pays homage to this favorite tech accessory. A part of the Cruise 2017 collection, the Dolce Radio Bag is fashioned with maple wood, hand-painted embellishments and a leather-lined inside. The best part? The dials and speakers are totally functional, meaning you can jam out to the best ‘80s tunes wherever you go.

Available at www.DolceGabbana.it.

# COASTERS Hashtags have become a part of our everyday lives thanks to social media, so why not honor the iconic symbol the next time you have a drink? These stylish hashtag coasters by Kim Seybert will not only bring out your millennial side, but also have your guests rattling off innovative hashtags every time you get together. We call that a #WinWin. Available at KimSeybert.com, $98 (set of four)

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An exhibition focusing on the ornate wardrobe of fashion icon and countess Elisabeth de Caraman-Chimay.

WHEN: September 23 to January 7, 2017 WHERE: Special Exhibitions Gallery, The Museum at FIT

Masterworks: Unpacking Fashion This exhibition pays homage to the iconic pieces obtained by the MET over the past decade featuring different fashion techniques, trends and materials used from the 18th century until today.

WHEN: November 8, 2016 to February 5, 2017 WHERE: The Met Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

The Salon Art + Design The Salon Art + Design showcases contemporary furniture and fine art.

WHEN: November 10-14 WHERE: Park Avenue Armory, New York, NY

25th Annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala Enjoy cocktails, dinner and silent and live auctions as the Valerie Fund celebrates its 25th annual Thanksgiving Ball Gala in support of children with cancer and blood disorders.

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NYC Autumn Wine Festival Taste over 150 fine wines, eat delectable fare provided by NYY Steak and enjoy live music at the Autumn Wine Festival.

WHEN: November 19 WHERE: NYY Steak, New York, NY

Antonio Lopez: Future Funk Fashion An exhibition dedicated to famed fashion illustrator Antonio Lopez.

WHEN: Until November 26 WHERE: El Museo del Barrio, New York, NY

AROUND THE GLOBE Art Basel Miami Beach December 1-4 Miami Beach Convention Center Miami Beach, FL

MS Amlin Int. Moth Regatta December 3-9 Royal Bermuda Yacht Club Hamilton, Bermuda

Crystal Spring’s Glenfiddich Dinner A four-course dinner prepared by Spring Bistro’s Executive Chef Anthony Bucco paired with Glenfiddich tastings. Guests can also enjoy live music, canapés and cocktails and cigars, and speak with whiskey extraordinaire Jim Patterson.

WHEN: December 8 WHERE: Springs Bistro at Crystal Springs, Hamburg, NJ

Fashion Rules Restyled Until January 3, 2017 Kensington Palace London, England

CES 2017 January 5-8, 2017 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

Nautic Paris Boat Show Winter Wonderland Dinner Party & Auction Help support Adopt-A-Dog.org by joining Carriage House Motor Cars for dinner, cocktails, music and a live luxury auction at their Winter Wonderland party.

WHEN: December 10 WHERE: Carriage House Motor Cars, Greenwich, CT

December 3-11 Porte de Versailles Paris, France

Lowcountry Oyster Festival January 29, 2017 Boone Hall Plantation Mount Pleasant, SC

COURTESY OF ANTONIO LOPEZ, CRYSTAL SPRING’S RESORT, TH E SALON ART & DESIGN, THE MET PH OTO BY ANNA-MARIE KELLEN

Proust’s Muse, The Countess Greffulhe Exhibition

“Earn respect, build trust, grow relationships.”

- John W. Arends 1946

Aires Jewelers requests your presence at a special, private event celebrating 70 years of business.

Celebrating years

Join us for an evening of luxury featuring live entertainment, signature cocktails and wine, premium hors d’oeuvres and more!

Thursday, December 8th 6 – 9 PM 3 Harrison Avenue Morris Plains, NJ 07950 To RSVP, please email Events@HudsonMOD.com or call (973) 292-0950 HOSTED BY:

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The number of times Peter Lindbergh photographed the prestigious Pirelli Calendar. He previously completed the project in 1996 and 2002 and is currently shooting the 2017 edition.

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Fashion goes in only one direction—forward—and I am a firm believer in thinking that way too.

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Edie Lutnick $300

million: that’s how much Edie Lutnick’s nonprofit, The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, has donated to the families affected by the 9/11 attacks and to other charitable organizations since its establishment on September 14, 2001.

Lutnick refused to sit back and dwell on the overwhelming tragedy and loss in the wake of the attacks. Her brother Gary was among the 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees occupying the 101-105 floors of the World Trade Center who lost their lives that morning. Instead, Lutnick serves as living proof that you can turn a devastating negative into an extraordinary positive.

She immediately quit practicing law and launched The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund along with her brother Howard (Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald). The move has played a large role in her personal healing process.

“The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund created an enduring legacy for those we lost and now helps other victims of terrorism, natural disasters, emergencies and wounded members of our military in addition to supporting charities that are a force for good in this world. I get to be a part of that every day,” Lutnick says.

The organization donates 100 percent of its proceeds and has made a tremendous global impact since its inception. Here’s how Lutnick and The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund are bringing light back into 9/11 families in the aftermath of dark tragedy.

Q: After 9/11, why did you found your own charitable organization rather than join an established nonprofit?

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A: As you may know, on September 11, 2001, my brother Howard and I lost our youngest brother Gary, an employee at Cantor Fitzgerald, along with 657 of his colleagues and friends. Howard and I were committed to taking care of the families of those we had lost any way that we could.

I wrote a book called An Unbroken Bond, which answers this question much more fully and looks at the relationships we forged and tried to forge with other charities. On October 4, 2001, three weeks after we began, we sent out our first round of checks to the families.

Q: How has establishing the fund changed your life?

A: Not just for me, but for most 9/11 families there is a before and an after following September 11, 2001. Creating The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund gave me a purpose larger than myself. It enabled me to turn my grief into a cause that helped the 9/11 community heal. I may have had the privilege of helping the families, but they, in turn, helped me.

Q: Tell us about your annual fundraiser Charity Day. How has this event helped affected families?

A: Charity Day is our way of turning a tragic day into one that creates a positive legacy for those we lost. Every year, on September 11 or the first workday after, Cantor Fitzgerald and its affiliate companies, in conjunction with the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, create an enduring legacy for the 658 men and women who died at Cantor and the 61 at EuroBrokers on September 11, 2001.

This year, Charity Day was held on September 12 in three NYC locations: at Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Partners and our recently acquired interdealer-broker GFI Group. Celebrities Eli and Peyton Manning, Robert De Niro, Uzo Aduba, Louis C.K. and Michael J. Fox were among the many participants. We were proud to once again raise approximately $12 million. To date, our charity days have raised over $130 million and we give all of it away.

Q: What do you want other organizations to learn or take away from the fund? How has it impacted other charities?

A: Many organizations were started in the wake of 9/11 but few still exist. The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund has continued to grow, evolve and thrive. First and foremost we have always listened to our constituencies. We trust that if you put direct financial aid in the hands of impacted families they will make the decisions that best address their individual needs.

To read more about Edie Lutnick, visit us online at www.hudsonmod.com/encore-edie-lutnick

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