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Events _ HudsonMOD has had a busy social schedule, and these are the highlights. The Scene _ Essential guide to the events of fall Encore _ Handbag designer Alexandra Clancy on Love, Alex, fashion and philanthropy

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HudsonMOD hits the hallowed halls of Christie’s NY to showcase fashion for what it really is: Art

ON THE COVER _ Eric Trump and his fiancee Lara Yunaska shot on location at their Trump National Golf Club, Briarcliff Manor, NY home. Photography: Brook Pifer. Fashion styling: Rosie Philidor. Makeup: HudsonMOD Beauty Editor Leonora Conley. Hair: Charles Wallace of Ryan Darius Studios. Dress: Roberto Cavalli, Neiman Marcus Short Hills. Bespoke suit: Beckemberg X Rosie Philidor.

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Manhattan to which we’re accustomed are taken from helicopters or New Jersey. They are a quintessential element of the world’s fascination with Manhattan, and they will appear in your window day and night. This is part of the reason that international clients, who previously looked exclusively in Manhattan, are turning their investment eye towards the Gold Coast. According to Waldman, “About 35 percent of my clients are international and that number is growing rapidly.” It’s not just Jersey City that is poised to explode in the near future. The next hot spots for future development will be Weehawken and West New York. Waldman explains, “With their breathtaking city views and proximity to the ferry to Manhattan, they’re ideal for rapid growth and investment.” If you cast your gaze across the river at New Jersey, you’ll see cranes everywhere as the state’s planners facilitate growth in easy transit-accessible areas. “There is a need for new construction in New Jersey because of the downturn in 2008,” Waldman explains. “I think the market is strong and only getting better. I would invest anywhere along the Hudson River that has easy access to New York City.” As more people from Manhattan and abroad discover New Jersey’s Gold Coast, there is a growing urgency to buy. Clients from Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Moscow and Dubai have become key buyers, competing with domestic buyers for homes. “I have no boundaries when it comes to marketing,” says Waldman. “Thanks to technology, the world is not as big as it used to be and we are all connected. I can sell a property to someone from Beijing as easily as someone in Jersey City.” The time to buy is now while rates remain manageable and prices relatively reasonable.

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The Point at Saranac Lake

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THE FIRST TIME I WENT TO THE POINT I found myself standing in a tuxedo,

outside, at the edge of Saranac Lake, the body of water that shares the name of the adjacent village. It was -3°F and the lake, spread out before me, was a frozen sheet of ice. My concessions to the cold were Sorel boots and a furlined bomber hat. I was there for a wedding. Yes, a wedding. It was the week before Christmas. The forest floor and trees were covered in a soft, hushed blanket of snow, calling to mind a Hallmark greeting card. An ever-so-light snow was falling, the flakes resembling fairies alighting from heaven to bless the union. Despite the frigid conditions, I found it all utterly romantic. Built by William Avery Rockefeller, The Point was meticulously crafted by one of the Gilded Age’s leading families to evoke a fanciful 19th-century notion of “roughing it in the highest luxury.” The Adirondack Mountains provide the

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Life revolves around the same concept of the original Great Camps of the Adirondacks: luxury experience in the great outdoors.

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adventurous backdrop while Saranac Lake offers the serenity. The leading families of the era liked to call these getaways “Great Camps.” Rockefeller’s The Point embodies a romantic ideal of the rustic. Log cabins, massive stone fireplaces and a yourwish-is-our-command level of service elevate The Point to that rarefied atmosphere of top-tier luxury. After the wedding vows were exchanged, our small group retired to a massive outdoor fire pit where celebratory champagne and S’mores warmed our souls. After exchanging Sorels and fur caps for more traditional attire, the wedding group met in the great room for the reception. On Saturdays and Wednesdays, formal attire is required even if you’re not attending a wedding. Dressing up for dinner— even in the woods—preserves the authenticity of the Great Camp milieu. Almost instantly, The Point has become one of my favorite places. During the summer, when I had my second experience at The Point, this wonderful wintry memory still fired my imagination as I made the five-hour drive from the hustle of New York City to the winding mountain roads where cell phone service

dwindles. You also can fly to nearby Adirondack Regional Airport, but there’s something magical about traveling by car and seeing the environs change as you gradually approach the village. I arrived just as sunset brought its golden light to the woods, adding a gilded shimmer to the lake. After being shown my room, I immediately left for cocktail hour. As with all Great Camps, The Point was made for socializing. The dinners are group events, and there are sunset cruises along with the fire pit for late night conversations, plus omnipresent bars: the Boathouse, the Fire Pit, the Main House, the Pub (all alcohol is included in the room fee). Occasionally, guests seek privacy, but meeting exceptional people is part of the experience. It was true of Rockefeller’s era too: back then, you had to receive an invite, and socializing with the era’s notable people was a hallmark of one’s stay. Things are no different today, except you don’t have to be invited by a Rockefeller. Instead you’re treated like one. The days go by at an unhurried pace. On the first one, we had an Italian wine tasting, courtesy of The Point’s wonderful cellar. A 2005 Gaja Dagromis

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The furnishings and aesthetics of the Boat House Suite, vintage HackerCraft lake boat and complete fresh local ingredients of the meals all combine to make your mountain escape compete.

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Barolo led to an equally promising 2005 Tassinaia and an impressive 2007 Tenuta San Guido. Italian wine led to French wine, including a generous 1995 Le Bahans du Chateau Haut-Brion and a Lebanese wine that seemed jokingly intended to throw us off our palettes. A guest ordered a 2004 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache to share with his new friends at dinner, and it was surpassed only by The Point’s menu of poached Maine lobster and spring lamb. Although you can order any kind of food 24 hours a day (late-night pizza with heaps of truffles was my choice in the wee hours; truffles were my breakfast indulgence), the grand affair is the dinner. The exceptional chefs determine the menu daily with a farm-to-table freshness, with

wines that accompany perfectly. Dinners occur at a roundtable to encourage conversation. I took a leisurely ramble on one of The Point’s bikes and a serene lake tour on the wooden HackerCraft to view the other Great Camps. What I loved best was walking through the wooded property and along the lakeshore as the sun was rising. The air tingled in my lungs and I felt, with each step I took, something ineffable about being at The Point, as if the ground were imbued with an enchanted quality that rose up to meet me. The exceptional service, food and amenities all take a back seat to the place. One night, with a slight summer chill to the air, I had the fireplace lit, drank Jura single malt and listened to the wood pop and crackle. As the firelight enveloped the room in its erratic and mesmerizing ebb and glow, I thought of how similar this moment was to my winter journey, even surpassing the romantic memory of my previous trip. I stood and looked around the comfortable room and through the window. The full moon cast its silver light on the surface of Saranac Lake. I looked in the mirror, pulled on my jacket, adjusted my bowtie and stepped from my room—just as the yesteryear guests of the Rockefellers used to do—to the great room, filled with the day on the lake and ready to greet my new friends.

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years, but the Italian luxury brand has also made a mark in interior design through Fendi Casa. Since 1989, Fendi Casa’s furniture and home accessories have embodied the height of creativity and elegance. The emphasis on distinctive materials and shapes showcases the beauty of each piece. “Since the beginning, the aim of Fendi Casa was to seize the excellence of craftsmanship combined with the Fendi heritage in fashion collections,” says Raffaella Vignatelli, President of Luxury Living USA at Fendi Casa. Working with renowned international designers, Fendi Casa incorporates high-quality leather in its sofas and some of the most precious wood in accessories. Fur, a signature of the brand, is used in items ranging from cushions to throw pillows. Iconic motifs including Selleria, Villa Borghese and Pequin are weaved in, reflecting Fendi Casa’s connection to the fashion world, while its kitchen line—Ambiente Cucina—offers rare materials and opulent leathers.

The company has also reserved an entire division for special interior design services, offering customers the opportunity to work with architects. “For each request, a team of architects works in close collaboration with the builders, shipyards and real estate agencies,” says Vignatelli. “We offer personalized products, furniture produced on request and precious materials; every detail is taken into consideration to offer a true high-fashion result.” Fendi Casa’s no"The aim of Fendi table design projects Casa is to seize include partnerships the excellence of with yacht companies craftsmanship like Benetti for Lady combined with the Lara and the Princess Fendi heritage in Yachts, and luxury fashion collections." hotels such as the Principe Di Savoia in Milan, which has a Fendi Casa-furnished garden area. The company has worked on the Carlyle Residences in Los Angeles as well as the newly opened Monaco Yacht Club, a collaboration with acclaimed French designer Jacques Grange. Fendi Casa’s new collection, to be released in September, boasts a mix of traditional and contemporary elements. Everyday items like a sofa or armchair are embellished with gorgeous fabrics and sculptural features. What’s next for the iconic brand? Along with its recently opened New York showroom and established locations in Miami and Los Angeles, Fendi Casa will introduce other sites around the world. Expect more design partnerships from the brand as well. Vignatelli adds, “In the future, there will be new, important collaborations with some of the most relevant international designers, following the significant collaboration that Fendi Casa has with [designers] Toan Nguyen and Thierry Lemaire.”

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made Aston Martin a symbol of upperclass England in the swinging 60s, the Vantage DBs were putting paid to Alfa Romeos, Bentleys and Bugattis in the 24 hour Le Mans French . Now some of the most collectible cars on the market, Aston Martins were once best known for burning up the pavement in the French Grand Prix of Endurance and Efficiency the 1950s. An early example of scarcity marketing, The Vantage DB’s wins at the racetrack boosted sales when production numbers dropped into double digits. Only 12 DB2s were ever made, but adoption by sportsmen such as Phil Hill, the future Formula One world champion, established their reputation for high design, engineering and exclusivity. As beautiful as the DBs were – and are – their engines were marvels. In Aston Martin’s glory days, the design for the DB2’s 2.6 liter, twin-cam 6-cylinder that powered the Le Mans wins went unchanged for 10 years.

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Designer Bracelets

Our fashion issue would be incomplete without spotlighting the pieces that complete our ensembles. It’s ironic, really. The designers we list here—Elsa Peretti, Hermes, and Harry Winston—have made careers of inventing the most fashion-forward, innovative designs in the world. Yet the bracelets we’ve selected are all reinterpretations of their classic work. Their older jewelry may have inspired the designs of their new line, but the result is a distinctive and luxurious contemporary style. Elsa Peretti Bone Cuff, Tiffany & Co.

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Elsa Peretti’s Bone Cuff, a classic within the Tiffany & Co. brand, mimics the human bone and nautical elements such as a wave or shell. With its curvaceous yet symmetrical features, it not only replicates the shape of a human wrist, but also embraces it. As the 18-karat rose gold wraps around the wrist, the cuff, with its abstract structure, creates a oneness with the body, not letting go. Likewise, the fashion world hasn’t let go of the iconic design as Peretti celebrates 40 years as a designer. A-list actresses such as Sophia Loren and Angelina Jolie have recently been photographed wearing the cuff. Peretti herself stated in Vogue that it was “still one of the best things I’ve ever done.” We couldn’t agree more.

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Lily Cluster Diamond Bangle by Harry Winston

Coup de Fouet, Hermes

Who could resist this Harry Winston platinum bangle from the Lily Cluster collection? Winston, known for the the finest and rarest jewels, wanted to create a bracelet for the modern woman “who understands the rarity and exclusivity of Harry Winston.” And he has succeeded. Four-hundred and seventy round brilliant diamonds flawlessly placed in the inspired shapes of interlocking lilies make the elegance come alive and permanent. While the Lily Cluster pays homage to the Cluster, a design derived from archival Winston sketches dating back to 1947, the reinterpretation gives the look a contemporary makeover while still being versatile.

Coup de Fouet translates in English as a sudden burst of energy. Although the energy here comes in the form of contemporary sporty elegance and a pop of color, the style is a callback to Hermes’s French roots. The familiar equine iconography is encircled by a curly-Q whip twirling around and through the horse’s head. There’s also a unique and intricate design-within-adesign in the details of the lines. For Hermes, a burst of energy might be needed every now and then to reinvigorate the fashionable in-season connection. Still, the horse continues to be a dominant symbol for French culture, emphasizing luxury, power and the traditional expensive ideals fashion luminaries share. Who really needs change?

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The Bespoke Experience Luxury is a lifestyle, and the clothing you wear speaks louder than any other element. Luxury fashion isn’t simply about name brands and high price tags, however. It derives from quality craftsmanship, a product that’s made exclusively for you and, most importantly, the experience of acquiring the product. Bespoke suiting—dedicated to the traditional art of custommade tailoring and increasingly gaining recognition in male celebrity styling— has been around for centuries, evolving through the Regency Period, the Edwardian Period and into the present day. “The process” is what sets contemporary custom-made clothing apart from the alternatives. The bespoke experience is about control and having a say in how you want to be perceived. It transcends ordinary suit shopping because it frees you to become your own fashion designer, choosing fabrics and discussing style trends as your preferred look gradually assumes shape. Having hundreds and sometimes thousands

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of fabric and style options enables you to create (or re-create) the look you choose. The bespoke experience is also about trust. It’s not often a man walks into a store and buys something that hasn’t been created yet. Building a relationship with the right bespoke designer means having access to a stylist, personal shopper and wardrobe consultant all rolled into one. Usually your clothier travels to your home or office, saving you trips to the mall. Bespoke clothing is costly but worth the price when you consider all that comes with it: fit, quality and working with a style expert in the comfort of your home. The power to design your clothes the way you want is the ultimate experience in fashion. As Ralph Lauren once said, “Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It’s not about brands. It’s about something else that comes from within you.”

It’s not often a man walks into a store and purchases something that hasn’t been created yet.”

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The Life _ G ORGEOUS

BY LEONORA CONLEY HudsonMOD Beauty Editor

Flawless The quest for flawless, healthy skin seemingly begins and ends with the elixir-like components in skincare products. Although some of them perform magic by eliminating imperfections, ensuring they will be efficacious starts by practicing great skin care —for instance, avoiding harsh skin cleansers with alkaline bases, choosing fragrance-free serums, drinking plenty of water and alcohol only in moderation, and not smoking cigarettes. Here are the tools to get you started, but remember: the real power begins with you.

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Q. What inspired you to become a hairstylist, beauty entrepreneur and salon owner? A. My grandmother owned a hair salon. I always loved being there. It felt like I was part of the secret club. Q. What’s the most challenging part of giving a unique look for each client? A. At times people want a huge change, but then I hear “nothing off the length, no layers, and stay within my natural color,” which can be challenging. Anyone who wants a radical change is exciting. Q. What makes a perfect salon experience for women, and for men? A. A perfect salon experience goes beyond a great cut and color. It starts from the minute you walk into my salon. The warm and friendly environment, quality products and a style you will love. Q. Where did your passion for hair coloring, your most noted expertise, come from? A. I was 10 years old when I got highlights for the first time and I remember it like it was yesterday. I felt amazing. People thought my mother was crazy, but she told me they were jealous my hair color was better than their own! Q. Where do you do your research on some of the hottest and latest hair trends? A. I tend to follow fashion and street culture in NYC and Europe, where they’re always a step ahead. People wonder who is buying the $60 quarterly European fashion magazines...I am! Instagram is the most current trend capture. Searching hashtags is a great way to follow trendsetters that create movement in the beauty world. Q. Are there any new trends that readers can use for the upcoming fall season? A. For fall, I think we’ll be seeing both sleek, polished styles along with slightly undone, matte texture.

Q. What exactly is a glaze, and would you recommend one to yours clients? A. Glazing is an amazing service, which brings the color tonality together. For example, if you don’t want warm tones, they can be cancelled out. In addition to adding shine, a glaze adds intralipid protein that environmental damage and heat styling strip away. Q. What are some home remedies that readers can use for hair maintenance? A. I advise my clients to reduce heat styling. It’s also great to set hair while you sleep. Sponge rollers are an inexpensive investment and more healthy than a blowout. For men, invest in a multi-purpose trimmer to clean up neck and nose hair in between professional appointments. They’re great for beards as well. Q. Whose hair would you love to style? A. Betty White’s! I think we would laugh the whole time. Q.Tell us one thing we don’t know, but should know about Ryan Nickulas? A. I am a family man. Having a husband, twin babies and a pug completes my world.

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“THE THING THAT IMPRESSES ME ABOUT ERIC,”

notes his fiancé Lara Yunaska, “is that he works harder than anyone I know.” I’m sitting with Eric Trump, Vice President of the Trump Organization and a key wheel in the new wave of the Trump Family brand. He’s 30 years old and part of a team that includes his father Donald and his siblings Ivanka and Don Jr. Together, they are advancing the ultra-luxury Trump suite of products and partnerships into the future. As his soonto-be-wife notes, it’s a job Eric embraces. It’s also a job he has been preparing for since birth. There is nothing trivial about Eric when it comes to work. His deep knowledge of the Trump business comes through in long, passionate, deeply informed answers that describe how the Trump Organization worked through the recession and grew into a global brand through carefully considered purchases. This is a man lucky enough to live life not on his terms, but within his bliss. Eric was raised in the ether of the Trump family business and given open access

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to the boardrooms and job sites, and quite formatively early on and formidably later, he was put to work—and has done everything from laying marble and cutting rebar to digging holes, installing electrical and engaging in all the other aspects that go into building products considered the to be the “highest quality” products in the world. This is not a coddled kid; this is a man with a incredible work ethic, a knowledge of every corner of a job site, excellent education and a continuing passion for the Trump business. What you might not expect from the average Google search of the Trump name and organization is that the Trump Organization keeps a chunk of the economy running, with more than 22,500 employees. This is in part due to Eric’s contribution as a leader: He rewards people at all levels of the family-run business that have shown the passion and aptitude for advancing the business with increasing levels of responsibility and trust, regardless of whether they started as a driver, gardener or Harvard grad. As he says, “Brands don’t brand companies anymore. People brand companies.” “It’s preferable to hire from within, to hire people

who have shown over and over again the ability to get the job done and done well, on time and under budget,” Eric continues. They’re the people, “who don’t call me up and ask me what needs to get done. They figure it out and do it. When I need someone to manage a new project, I first ask my other managers about employees who can do the work. ” Just ask Eric’s ex-driver, who drove Eric and Ivanka to school. Through stepping up and volunteering for various jobs with greater and greater levels of responsibility, Eric’s ex-driver has transitioned to a lofty place in the Trump Organization. Currently, he manages a billiondollar project in Las Vegas. Eric says, “He has my complete trust. He knows how to organize people and to complete important projects for us under schedule. Name one other organization the size of ours where that could happen. Too many companies today put all the value on how someone looks on paper, rather than on the work they do. We have incredibly warm people working in the company, people we like to work with. This is an extension of the family aspect of our brand.” It’s also an aspect of the Trump notion of loyalty that gets far too little ink in the press. The Trump Organization remains a place where what people do has meaning, where the old-fashioned notion of the American Dream—picking oneself up by the bootstraps to achieve success—has resonance. This commitment to family, loyalty, work ethic and appreciation is one of the things Eric is most looking forward to in his November marriage to

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Lara. Family has been a key aspect of the Trump Legacy and a driving force in the day-to-day lives of Eric and his siblings since the beginning. “I just spent the last two days with my dad,” says Eric. “I have the deepest admiration for him, for the way he raised us and as a mentor. I speak to Ivanka and Don Jr. every day to bounce ideas, make decisions and just because I admire them. We’re all type-A. Driven. Competitive. But we also have fun. Along with my dad, we’re the first to work and the last to leave every day. We even vacation together.” He pauses. “I hope one day to do the same with my family: raise them as I was raised by my father, with discipline and manners and an understanding of work. I am grossly committed to making this marriage and whatever family we have a success. I love the idea of that.” “It’s true,” adds Lara. “I’ll call up Eric at lunch to say hi, and he’ll be out, eating with Ivanka and Don Jr. He spends all day with them at work, on vacations too, and they still want to eat lunch together. It’s something I love about their family. Lara continues, “I didn’t know what to expect when I first met Eric’s father, but he’s hilarious. One of the funniest people I know and very, very down to earth. Everyone has this view of The Apprentice and ‘You’re fired!’ as what the Trump brand is all about, and it couldn’t be further from the truth.” Behind the scenes, Eric and Lara are even more down to earth. Many children with famous last names find their way into the tabloids by doing outlandish things, but this is not part of the Trump family legacy. When the work is done and the office lights turn off, Eric and Lara aren’t looking to find their way into the TMZ gossip pages. “We’re the antithesis of what you might think,” says Eric. “We don’t dance all night on tables at swanky clubs. On weekends, we sit in our house [at Trump National in Westchester, NY] out on the deck and hold hands and talk. We don’t get to spend enough time talking. We’re usually in bed by 9:30 p.m. Not very exciting, right? Honestly, because we spend so much time in the public eye, we enjoy the anonymity. I like to golf in the mornings, while Lara, the Navy SEAL of

the family, works out and rides horses. It’s just great to be out here and spend quality time together.” “On our first date,” adds Lara, “we talked for four hours before we ordered anything.” “I felt sorry for the waitress,” interjects Eric, again reaching for Lara’s hand. “We had to give her a big tip!” Even when talking about their first date, Eric refers to himself and Lara as a “we.” Right away you notice a lack of extravagance and pretense in Eric and Lara. On display in their home are personal items—things that have true meaning to them and remind them of their story together—such as a gold-painted steer head, a painting that famous “Blue Dog” artist George Rodrigue donated to Eric’s charity the Eric Trump Foundation (dedicated to helping St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital). Eric loved the painting so much that he purchased it to bring home two weeks before Rodrigue died. What becomes clear with every exchange is that family and business work in concert when you’re a Trump. Eric has this to add to his notion of family: “As I commit to future years with my new family, and continue my commitment to my current family they all help me continue to grow an amazing brand—those components become an important part of the business. We want to enjoy life, have a smile on our faces and make deals that excite us. We’re very fortunate to have that luxury.” In the cutthroat, highly depersonalized world of global mega brands, it’s rare to have a conversation about family, values, ethics and, yes, fun. By the end of the day, though, the experience was more like having dinner with friends than a formal sitdown interview. We talked like everyday people talk. We joked about a wedding gift from Eric’s future father-in-law: a pristine 1961 Corvette convertible that makes the notably modest Eric a little uncomfortable in its extravagance. As the conversation winds down, it’s easy to see why the Trump brand is one of the world’s fastest growing. The new leadership at the top understands that people count and life should be enjoyed by doing something you love. None of the extremely focused details of his family business, the people and communities whose lives are impacted — or the needs of his personal life — escape Eric Trump. This is the story of a luxury brand and running a luxury business that one can only hope will infiltrate other corporations.

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HudsonMOD and the Eric Trump Foundation team up for a one-of-a-kind charity event at the exclusive Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey

and serene Bedminster, New Jersey is that it’s a favorite country escape for busy mom and Trump Organization VP Ivanka Trump and her family, as well as Donald himself. They come to unwind amid the gently rolling hills that make up this exquisite private golf club in the middle of upscale Somerset County. Only 40 minutes from Manhattan but a thousand years away in atmosphere and lifestyle, the Trump National offers the superior standards of service, dining and amenities you’d expect of any property associated with the Trump brand. The club has been hailed for its family-friendly practices, superlative management team and staff, first-class events and easygoing lifestyle. Plus, Donald Trump brought in renowned golf-course designer Tom Fazio to put his magic touch on the 36 holes of world-class golf. Among the amenities are a “village” of expansive and well-appointed cottages and studio suites, a pool complex, tennis courts, pro-shop, wine storage, pub, library, active equestrian center and (with 525 acres of wooded trails) picturesque lakes, streams and pure open pastoral countryside. The main house, once the home of the original estate’s owner, hosts business events and weddings in luxury. Most notable is the exceptional cuisine that can be enjoyed indoors or out. It’s the perfect venue to launch the first annual Concourse for the Kids with the Eric Trump Foundation. Concourse for the Kids, an event embodying both a spirit of luxury and a commitment to giving, is expected to attract the most influential high net-worth individuals in the New York metropolitan area. More importantly, the event will raise substantial funds for the Eric Trump Foundation (ETF) to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To date, nearly $28 million has been donated and pledged to St. Jude through the efforts of the ETF. Eric Trump, CEO of the foundation, remarked, “We couldn’t be happier that HudsonMOD has decided to join us and invite their high net-worth readership in continuing our mission. Because of events like this, no family will ever receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.” Held at the gorgeous grounds of the Trump National Golf Club on September 28, 2014, a stunning collection of automobiles will line the course, including models from Ferrari, Bentley, Maserati, Aston Martin, Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce. Exotic automobile owners are invited to select “exotic auto” on the registration page, which gives them showcase space for their vehicle, as well as two adult general admission tickets. HudsonMOD’s involvement ensures that the event will exceed the expectations of even the most discerning guests. Each general admission ticket purchased includes live entertainment, delectable menu options, private wine tastings, scotch and cigars, and more. • Hudsonmod.com/register-concourse-kids-benefiting-st-jude/

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“Thanks to organizations like the ETF, no child that comes through the doors of St. Jude is denied treatment because of an inability to pay.”

mind: to provide hope to those in need. Hope comes in many forms. Sometimes it’s a smiling face or human companionship. At other times it arrives as financial help. Either way, every parcel of effort given for charity actually needs to go to the charity. Eric Trump puts this philosophy into action with his Eric Trump Foundation that benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which he established in 2006. He wants every penny possible to go to children and their families and very little to be sidetracked for operational expenses. In fact, the Eric Trump Foundation operates with one of the lowest expense sheets in the world by utilizing Trump facilities, donations of time or products from food and beverage sponsors, and full-time volunteers. This level of commitment and selflessness makes it one of the most important and efficacious private charities in the world. To date, the Eric Trump Foundation has secured more than $28 million in donations for St. Jude. St. Jude is both a pediatric cancer research center and a patient care facility. It’s a place where the most challenging patients end up. In the medical world, most challenging usually equates to high expenses. Thanks to organizations like the ETF, no child that comes through the doors of St. Jude is denied treatment because of inability to pay. There’s another reason the most challenging patients are taken to St. Jude: due to generous donations and organizations like the ETF, it is at the vanguard of pediatric medical research and science. St. Jude has transformed into a facility where discoveries happen daily—discoveries that happen only when talented minds are given the time, capacity and capability to pursue research that one day will save lives. Giving comes in many shapes. Your time is the most priceless; the child receives 100 percent of it. Or, your gift can be monetary and life changing to thousands of children in critical need of state-of-the-art treatment, such as the $20 million donated by the ETF for the Eric Trump Foundation Surgery and ICU Center, opening next year. With the children of St. Jude as his focus, Eric Trump has partnered with HudsonMOD magazine to bring the first annual Concourse for the Kids to Trump National in Bedminster, New Jersey. This event is attended by the most prominent individuals from the region in support of the Eric Trump Foundation’s strong legacy of giving in a region renowned for philanthropic pursuits. Under Eric Trump’s leadership, another community is coming together for this worthy cause, furthering the Trump family legacy of giving back.

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The Eric Trump Foundation and leading luxury lifestyle brand HudsonMOD magazine have teamed up for the first annual Concourse for the Kids, which will be held on September 28 at the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, New Jersey. This charity event will support the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with proceeds from entrance fees, live auctions, participation fees from car owners, and generous donations from sponsors.

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The global leader in all luxury yachting activities specializes in the sale, purchase, charter, marketing, management and construction of the finest yachts in the world. Since 1782, Camper & Nicholsons has been synonymous with the world’s leading yachts. No other brokerage firm rivals their diversity and global yachting coverage. Whatever the yachting need, Camper & Nicholsons’ complete service is on hand to provide the very best advice and support available.

Aston Martin, Short Hills, NJ

A hole-in-one should always be rewarded. For this exceptional charity event, the heralded luxury car marquee of Aston Martin, Short Hills has donated one of their superlative automobiles, valued at $150,000, for someone lucky enough to achieve one of golf’s holy grails. Aston Martin has been delivering exhilarating driving experiences for discerning car aficionados since 1913, and these exceptional driving machines exemplify the idea of an adventurous life well lived. Standard golf balls leave the driver at 180 m.p.h. when hit. The Aston Martin tops out at 205 m.p.h. One needs to drive fast, right?

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Tiffany & Co., Short Hills, NJ The little blue box has come to mean many things to many ladies, but the one common element is knowing that what sits in the Tiffany Blue Box will be timeless, elegant and made with unsurpassed quality. Driving on that anticipation and mystery, Tiffany is bringing their “Keys for a Cause” to give the charity event that little touch of Tiffany magic. Event attendees will be able to purchase a key, but only one key will open a vitrine with a timeless Tiffany piece valued at more than $8,000. Tiffany models will be on hand to showcase the new T collection.

Ferrari Club of America, Penn Jersey Region

A race track is a lonely place when the cars aren’t there, and the same goes for a concours event. Enter the Ferrari Club of North America, the largest Ferrari club in the country, and their Penn Jersey region (one of 16), which has rallied for the kids of St. Jude by gracing the perfectly the perfectly manicured lawns of the Trump National with their sexy, sleek driving machines, enthusiastic spirit and giving hearts of their owners.

Grey Goose

Every Grey Goose fan already appreciates the high level of craftsmanship that goes into every bottle of this iconic vodka brand. Now, and in a limited run, this top-shelf vodka will come in a new, elegant bottle, so your sense of taste and aesthetics will be seamlessly entwined.

Maserati of Morris County

A concours of any kind would not be complete without Italian entries on the lawn. And Maserati of Morris County has stepped up to make sure this brand is well represented. If you’re someone who appreciates sleek, fast, luxury racing machines (and who doesn’t), expect the tops to be down and to be wowed. Don’t worry: there’s always room for your golf clubs.

California Closets

Here’s what happens when any woman walks into a new home or a prospective new home: she looks most critically at the closet. It had better be walk-in, luxurious and well designed, and have space for everything she has and everything she can think of acquiring. If there’s space for men’s clothes, that’s okay, too. All California Closets are built like a boutique, with the same attention to detail as the master bedrooms they accompany.

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THE TRUMP LEGACY THE MODERN TRUMP LEGACY BEGAN WHEN DONALD TRUMP TOOK OVER HIS FATHER

The competitive, productive and enthusiastic trio of siblings is poised to take over one of the world’s most revered luxury brands

Fred Trump’s successful real-estate development company in 1971. He transformed it into the now-famous Trump Organization. While its vicissitudes have been well publicized, the organization is also a compelling story of capitalism, hard work ethic, discipline, loyalty, honor and dedication to quality that has been passed down not only to children, but also to an incredible empire of employees that span the globe. More than 22,000 people are employed by the Trump Organization, including Trump’s children Eric, Donald Jr. and Ivanka. Even though they serve in official capacities as VPs of Development & Acquisitions for the global brand, the children have an even greater legacy to live up to as a group: the Next Generation. It’s well-known that Donald Trump integrated his work into his offspring’s lives from the start. The Next Generation grew up around the boardrooms and worksites of the Trump Organization and were raised on the atmosphere of the family business. Their father put them all to work in their youth, passing on his knack for having fun while expanding the family empire with meticulous attention to detail. Each has already achieved great success. Yet for all the responsibility they carry, the trio is leaving a more enduring mark with their charity work. Donald Jr. sits on the board of Operation Smile, Ivanka shepherds the Girl Up campaign, which is part of the United Nations Foundation, and Eric, as has already been remarked, spearheads his own foundation, which directly supports the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They recognize how fortunate they are, leaving a human legacy of hope that no skyscraper can match.

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BY MONIQUE VALERIS

Beach House “The overall goal was to make the house as much with nature as possible and open it up to the exterior,” Chin says. Highlights of the property include solar panels on the roof and rooms that open up to the ocean. Chin adds, “The lumber is a structural system from Austria harvested in a way that allows the trees to grow back more quickly.”

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Ritz Carlton Downtown “This client wanted a white Scandinavian look and a clean, simple color,” Chin says. “We really wanted to let the views speak for themselves.” Highlights include pops of color like the chalkboard wall and an all-white custom kitchen with an appliance garage.

architect who has a serious passion for fashion and cooking. Enter West Chin, the principal architect at West Chin Architects & Interior Designers (WCA), a New York-based firm that specializes in high-end architecture, interior design and decorating. It makes sense that food is an attraction for Chin, who views it as an art. He also enjoys going fishing, clamming and crabbing with his 13-yearold son Sebastian in Amagansett, New York. “I love the structure of food and seeing how it is presented,” says Chin. As for fashion, Chin explains that the process of assembling an outfit is akin to the work of an interior designer. “When I get to the finishing stages of designing a home, I treat it as if I am dressing myself.” He adds, “Styling and decorating a room are not much different from when a stylist is styling a model. I want to create a home a client feels comfortable in because I am dressing their second skin.” That’s why the fashion set holds WCA in such high regard. The firm, which recently opened an East Hampton, New York location, has designed residences for models like Shalom Harlow, Christy Turlington and Amber Valletta. WCA also recently completed the Alexander McQueen showroom in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Chin’s work has been recognized with a slew of honors such as New York magazine’s “The City’s 100 Best Architects and Decorators,” Interior Design’s “Kitchen & Bath Design Leader,” as well as New York Spaces magazine’s “Top 50 Designers You Need to Know in Metro NY Design.” If there’s one word to describe the company’s interior design aesthetic, it’s modern. But with every design, there’s a level of comfort weaved in that makes the space accessible for its owners. Nothing in a WCA-designed interior ever feels too high-end to use, although the space continues to exude a great deal of style and “a bit of sexy to it,” as Chin likes to describe it. “Modern has come to life in the last 10 years, but we’ve been modern since 1992. For me, [modern design] is clean, simple and really represents the materials the most. It’s not fluffy. It’s not layers of textures that hide each other; it’s about exposing the material and structure for what they are.” Lighting, an element Chin has mastered by working with photographers over the years, is another key

“S TYL ING AND DECORATING A ROOM ARE NOT MUCH DIFF ERENT FROM WH EN A S TYLIS T IS S TYLING A MODEL.”

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Central Park West Home “We created it to be modern within a traditional space,” Chin says. “The client knew what he liked but gave us a bit of freedom in terms of the finishes and the layout.” Highlights include a “whole entire wall clad in metal and that layer is a line that carries through the house.”

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Upper West Side WCA created a spa-like atmosphere for this bathroom in a home located in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. “A neutral palette and clean canvas that is well done are a good way to live,” Chin says.

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component of WCA’s work. He also credits fashion professionals for appreciating the beauty of texture. They understand “how textures can work together and how not to be afraid to mix them,” he says. Along with textures, color choices are critical for WCA’s projects. The use of black and white is prominent throughout many of the firm’s projects, and for good reason. “We like our projects to be timeless,” says Chin. “A neutral palette—a clean canvas well done— is a really good piece of property to resell and also to live in.” When WCA uses color in its interiors, it’s reserved for items like a rug or a striking piece of wall art, accessories that can be replaced easily. Another factor WCA pays special attention to is being ecofriendly whenever possible. “We try hard to be green-sensitive and sometimes that’s a balance between the clients’ interests and the cost of being green, which is not always inexpensive,” Chin explains. With any home WCA designs, effort is placed on conserving energy and water, and using more veneers as opposed to less solid woods due to their stability and economical factors. WCA wasn’t always a business centered on residential design. The company launched in 1992 as a design and building firm that handled design and construction for commercial spaces. However, it transitioned in 1998 to become solely a design firm as Chin began working on more residential spaces. “We started doing clients’ homes and found we had a knack for that,” says Chin. “We’ve done everything from photo studios for fashion photographers to offices for makeup companies.” In 2006, the business expanded to include a modern collection of furniture and home accessories under the name FTF Design Studio. The studio’s items are available in their Manhattan showroom and retailers across the country. “It is a medium that allows us to have fun,” Chin says of this brand extension. Like WCA’s aesthetic, FTF Design Studio is for lovers of a sleek, minimalist look. The collection features many items in white, used on everything from a tray to a coffee table. What sets WCA apart from their competition? Communication. In a way, it’s helping them grow. Chin envisions continued expansion for WCA. “I foresee us doing more residential projects in the Hamptons and more hotel projects since they are someone’s home when they are away.”

Cool Stuff FTF Design Studio was founded on the philosophy that beauty resides in simplicity. Since its launch in 2006, the collection’s modern pieces, from coffee tables to planters, have catered to those who appreciate clean lines. High-quality materials, including corian, bamboo and lacquer, are used throughout the collection.

CLOSET READY The arrival of brisk, cool air in New York and northern New Jersey augurs the end of summer and the beginning of the social season. As the invites to galas and soirees start piling in, the ﬁrst concern on many people’s minds is what to wear. And why not? Your dress says a lot about you, from your personality to your lifestyle. Unfortunately, there is no proverbial magic wand to ensure your closet is ﬁne tuned, party-ready and prepped with the necessities for black-tie affairs like Fashion Week. Before the society event pages head to press, consider our top fashion picks, including more than 15 designer pieces. Feel elegant in your breathtaking Giueseppe Zanotti while you sip Dom Perignon with the in-crowd. Your new wardrobe will have you entering the room in the most captivating way.

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GET TING PR EPPED for the FA LL SOCI A L SE A SON

THE GALA

The Gala is the most formal and sophisticated of fall events.

THE GALA IS THE MOST FORMAL and sophisticated of fall

events. For men, the decision is easy: the modern tuxedo. Try a slim Valentino; the classic lines of the shawl collar never go out of style. For ladies, the elegant gown offers a dizzying variety of choices. A blue, floor-length Carolina Herrara gown is the uniform for displaying proper etiquette, while a Tadashi Shoji gown in flame red appears refined and brings out your wild side. A calf-length dress like Zac Posen’s sleeveless sheath dress, in an extravagant material like Dutch satin, will prove as quite the head-turner. However, when pairing accessories, it’s best to stay simple with a Herrara or a Posen. On the other hand, you can get away with heavier jewelry flourishes with Alexander McQueen’s spine paneled gown: for example, either Stephanie Kantis’ stunning mini bib chain necklace or a sparkling Valentino satin crystal clutch.

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THE FESTIVAL LOOK

While the day calls for lighter colors, a nighttime style should be more sultry.

UNLIKE GALAS, FESTIVALS LIKE Sundance, Tribeca and Hollywood premiere parties can occur during the day, so time and even weather play a significant role when creating your ensemble. The first thing to consider is when the event occurs. For daytime screenings, Burberry’s crisply creased trousers will make a stunning white haute statement. Add Emerson Thorpe’s rhea silk cami top to make a smooth yet unnoticeable transition into the evening. While the day calls for lighter colors, a nighttime style should be more sultry. Try a fitted body pencil skirt from the iconic Donna Karan. Style the piece with this lace trim Oscar de la Renta blouse, coupled with subtle details, for a look that is polished. Temperature also plays a factor. Where will the festival be held? Will the venue cool down during the evening? If the nights are colder, a fur will blend you in with the fashion know-all crowd: the beautiful blush and white hues of Gucci’s alpaca fur biker jacket are arriving front and center in the fashion world.

FASHION WEEK STANDOUTS

WHEN IN NEW YORK CITY, you may notice an abundance

of models dressed in the world’s latest and greatest designer attire. This is the ultimate sign of Fashion Week takeover, the best kind of takeover there is. In the fashion industry it is the time of year that the fashion-hungry and cultured elite look forward to the most. Expectations are high; wearing items that are runway sneak-peeks (clothes that haven’t found their way into stores yet) is a must. Pair an investment piece like Saint Laurent’s stretch-leather skinny pants with an oversized Michael Kors fur vest and Versace gold plated jewels. If you’re not prepared to squeeze into leather, try matching prints: Mary Katrantzou’s gem-embellished feathered sweater and matching skirt is on the trend. Nervous about prints? Do a futuristic combination of black and white with Prabal Gurung’s contrast trim shirtdress.

Expectations are high. Wearing items that are runway sneak-peeks is a must.

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FASHION WEEK AFTER PARTY

The fall season may end in a haze, but the memory of new fashion-forward additions to your closet will live on.

THE FASHION WEEK AFTER PARTY introduces endless possibilities and the opportunity to be creative, as the mood turns from networking and fashion-gazing to partyhopping. Similar to Stella McCartney’s tulle wave dress, the LBD is a classic, yet its embroidered pattern screams edge. For those who adore skirts, bring together two of these fabulous pieces, like Oscar de la Renta’s cutout lace skirt and Mugler’s pink leather cropped top. When you’re not feeling so bold surrounded by models and celebrities, the Preen embellished crepe skirt by Thornton Bregazzi creates the illusion of a slim waist. Finish off the look with this Isabel Marant necklace and a pair of Rupert Sanderson for Antonio Berardi’s sleek iridescent heels. Bring all these pieces together and the night is yours. The fall season may end in a haze, but the memory of new fashion-forward additions to your closet will live on through every decision you make from here on out.

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BY TY SAWYER

THE WEDDING DRESS FOR WHAT SEEMED LIKE THE WEDDING

VANESSA –› DRESS: INBAL DROR, available at Mark Ingram Atelier in NYC, markingramatelier.com SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, christianlouboutin.com BOBBY –› TUXEDO: ARMANI, www.armani.com SHOES: SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, ferragamo.com

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of the year, occurring on a perfect day in June at Cipriani on 42nd street in Manhattan, famous interior designer Vanessa Deleon tied the knot with Bobby Bournias in a stunning, elegant Inbal Dror. Bournias provided the perfect complement in his classic Armani tuxedo. The wedding dress: It’s the most difficult yet exciting choice a bride makes. And when you’re a famous interior designer, as well as a reality TV star, all eyes aren’t just on you but on every detail of your dress. For this wedding-of-theyear event, Deleon turned to the most sought-after designer in bridal haute couture, Inbal Dror, an Israeli designer known for using traditional fabrics with sensual and romantic silhouettes. The result is a look that’s sophisticated yet flirty, and absolutely unforgettable. One of the signatures of an Inbal Dror is a revealing low-cut back and long train, with a figure-enhancing and hugging fit. For the shoes, she chose from Christian Louboutin’s bridal collection. Bournias needed something to complement Deleon’s sensual statement without steering attention away from the bride. He chose the clean, classic lines and cut of Armani. Armani suits and tuxedos for men have become synonymous with elegance and sophistication. And, of course, Bobby chose Salvatore Ferragamo shoes.

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Caitlin

DRESS: Innamorato, $915, available at Edit Boutique, 1368 Lexinton Avenue, New York, NY SHOES: Cesare Paciotti $875, available at Cesare Paciotti Boutique 833 Madison Ave, www. Cesare-Paciotti.com GOLD WATCH: Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rolex Rose Gold Date with a President Bracelet, $14,500

Auctioneer Reginald Brack SVP International Head of Retail, Watches www.christies.com

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NO LESS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER TASTE THAN THE

Metropolitan Museum of Art recently exhibited the ball gown fashion of American couturier, Charles James. Fashion as Art, and more, as a piece of work of such venerated sophistication and timelessness, that it is meant to be admired by the discerning eye of aficionados and experts. So, with the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week upon us, HudsonMOD took its spring fashion editorial into an institution of equal repute among tastemakers around the globe, the vaunted galleries and warehouses of Christieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New York. This renowned auction house deals with art and collections of the highest caliber. A place where fashion becomes art, and art, fashion.

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DRESS: Abi Ferrin, Slate Maited Dress $345 (www. AbiFerrin.com) SHOES: Andrew Kayla, Katrina $295 (www.AndrewKayla.com) EARRINGS: Laruicci, Gunmetal Tangier Earrings with Crystals $150 (www. Laruicci.com) SILVER CLUTCH: Vintage Maison Martin Margiela (nonvintage version available at www.net-a-porter.com)

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FASHION EDITOR –› Andre Austin FASHION SHOOT PRODUCTION –› Andre Austin HAIR –› Monae Everett @HairRoomService MAKE UP –› Lanier Long MODELS –› Greer @FentonMoon, Caitlin @FentonMoon

Zachary Hancock @RedModelManagement SPECIAL THANKS –› To Christie’s Gabriel Ford & Rebecca Riegelhaupt and Staff

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Zachary

SUIT/SHIRT: Ted Baker, Jacket $595; Pants $248; Shirt $185 (available at www.TedBaker.com) POCKET SQUARE: Valentino $95 (available at Neiman Marcus www.Neiman Marcus.com) BOOTS: Christian Louboutin $1595 (available at www.Christian Louboutin.com)

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Zachary

BLACK TUXEDO: Tommy Hilfiger $699 (available at Tommy Hilfiger NYC or www.Tommy.com) WHITE SHIRT: Ted Baker $165 (available at www. TedBaker.com) POCKET SQUARE: Valentino $95 (available at www.Neiman Marcus.com) WATCH: Christie’s Yellow Gold Rolex on bracelet $11,500

Caitlin

AZALEA GOWN: Austin

Scarlett - $6700 (www. AustinScarlett.com) LARUICCI: Rose Gold Serpentine Cuff $88; Rose Gold Epoque Cuff $375; Rose Gold Leaf Ring and Rose Gold Cut Out Ring $145; Rose Gold Celestial Ring with Crystals $163 (www Laruicci.com) WATCHES: (1) Christie’s Rolex Rose Gold Date with a President Bracelet $14,500. (2) Patek Philippe Ladies Dual Time Zone $7,800. (3) Patek Philippe on the brown strap $57,000

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Caitlin

AZALEA GOWN: Austin

Scarlett Couture - $6700 (available at Kleinfeld or www.AustinScarlett.com) BRACELETS/RINGS: Laruicci Rose Gold Serpentine Cuff $88; Laruicci Rose Gold Epoque Cuff $375; Laruicci Rose Gold Leaf Ring $145; Laruicci Rose Gold Cut Out Ring $145; Laruicci Rose Gold Celestial Ring with Crystals $163, EARRINGS: Laruicci Gunmetal Earrings with Crystals $113 (available at www.Laruicci.com)

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FLORA GOWN: Austin Scarlett Couture $5900 (available at Gabriella New York or www.AustinScarlett.com) EARRINGS: Laruicci Gunmetal Vivre Earrings with Violet Crystal $138 (www.Laruicci.com)

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Caitlin

DRESS: Innamorato $1094 (available at www. innamorato.com) OSTRICH LEATHER MAGGIE BELT: Abi Ferrin $1688 (available at www.AbiFerrin.com) RING: Lagos Sterling Silver & Black Onyx Ring $295 (available at Saks Fifth Avenue & www.saksfifth avenue.com) EARRINGS: Laruicci $88 (available at www.Laruicci.com)

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HudsonMOD Anniversary

HudsonMOD celebrated another year at the top on June 26 at Maritime Parc in Jersey City. The night radiated luxury: guests enjoyed Monte Cristo cigars, signature cocktails and relaxed on Mitchell Gold + Bob Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; furniture while watching the sunset hit the Manhattan skyline. Sponsors included Chanel, Saks Fifth Avenue, Grey Goose, Bacardi, Ecru New York, Audi Meadowlands, BenzelBusch Motor Car Corporation, K. Hovnanian, and Clive Christian.

1 Shannon Steitz and Jason Lembo 2 Michael and Lynn Coviello 3 Audi Meadowlands 4 Maria CuccinielloFalzo and Peter Falzo 5 Shelley Maloney, Andrea Lokshin and Kelly Arroyo 6 David Silverstrom, Nubia Duvall-Wilson and Carlos Ordonez 7 Shannon Steitz, Maria CuccinielloFalzo and Benji Meyerson 8 Linda Gosselin and Connie Brienza 9 Ecru New York 10 Ty Sawyer, Diem Brown 11 Benzel-Busch 12 Lauren Piombo, Raquel Rodrigues, Joelle DeNotaris, Theresa Rodrigues 13 Lesley Lovett, Eddie Socienski, Shantal Videla 14 Stephen and Stephanie Grafas

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15 Debbie Regis and guests 16 Paul Anthony Centamore and Lisa Marie Latino 17 Jason Lembo and Len Luciano 18 Eunice Dehoyos, YSL 19 David Cote and Ty Sawyer 20 Carmel DePasquale, Justin DePasquale, Diem Brown and Mark DePasquale 21 Benzel-Busch 22 Scott and Raquel Waldman 23 Melissa Brockway and Israel Cronk 24 Terence Mack and Carolyn Antuna 25 Denise Ilavsky, Melanie Statlander, Shellie Topper 26 Christopher Burns, Vanessa DeNotaris and Jason Lembo 27 Diem Brown and Henry Thompson 28 Dave and Tara Guardino, Shona and Jeremy Hughes 29 Michael and Suzanne Corbo 30 Jason Lembo and Eric Gonzalez 31 Edwin Mercedes, Marilyn Tedesco, Sallee Pietri and Thomas Tzimoulis

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LUXE HAPPY HOUR

Luxe Happy Hour at Dieci Uomo

On July 31, HudsonMOD threw a luxe happy hour at Dieci Uomo Salon for Men in Livingston, New Jersey to celebrate their highquality grooming. The night showed guests the salonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services and Manhattan club-like appearance. The rooftop hosted rounds of blackjack and cocktails, while light fare was provided by Fabulous Foods. Outside, there was a display of luxury auto, presented by Aston Martin Summit | Short Hills and Wide World Ferrari Maserati.

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Frescoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Car Rally

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Davalos twists time and space in this humorous yet morally significant treat. Martin Luther is united at Wittenberg University with Doctor Faustus, a professor, and Hamlet, a student. The play sheds light on each of the main characters’ journeys, as it entwines their lives in this thought-provoking comedy. $25-62

event of the fall season at the 94th running of the Far Hills Race at Moorland Farm, New Jersey. Watch the world’s best steeplechase thoroughbreds compete for victory, while you eat, drink, see and are seen. The proceeds of each Race Meeting benefit the Somerset Health Care Foundation, a local nonprofit. $100-230

The Metropolitan Opera Season Opening

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Mitchell Gold + BobWilliams 25th Anniversary

season promises several new productions to the Metropolitan stage, including Pietro Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, and Franz Lehar’s The Merry Widow starring Renée Fleming on New Year’s Eve. The season also features timeless favorites like Giuseppe Verde’s Aida and Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro, conducted by James Levine, who, after several years of ill health, makes a full return to the Metropolitan stage. metopera.org

curated collection of the world’s finest furniture and rugs is hosting a meet-andgreet gathering for clients and home-decorating lovers alike. Taking place at their Riverdale location, expectations are high as @Bograd’s three generations of owners answer questions and provide a showroom of the designs while guests admire and enjoy food and beverages. @Bograd’s, I-287 exit 53 in Riverdale, NJ. 6-9 p.m.

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ners with HudsonMOD to host this luxury event, an extension of the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With a display of exotic autos, scotch and wine tastings, and enticing live auctions, guests will become enamored by all there is to offer on the gorgeous grounds of the Trump National Golf Club. Register at hudsonmod.com, $125-$500

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OCT 24 Join co-founders Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams and experience the comfort of their timeless furnishings by celebrating their company’s 25th anniversary. Located at their flagship Paramus signature store at 776 North Route 17, the special night includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, and will benefit the Tyler ClementiFoundation. To inquire about receiving an invitation, call 201-639-0370 or visit www.mgbwhome.com.

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Alexandra Clancy BY MARA MODEL

AMONG THE MANY THINGS WEALTH

brings is the ability to give back as much as you get. This philosophy is not foreign to the fashion industry, but it is what drove Alexandra Clancy to start her luxury handbag line, Love, Alex. Inspired by designers Tom Ford, Norma Kamali and fashion photographer Richard Avedon, Clancy entered the fashion world in a whirlwind in 2012, making powerful statements in her collection, from her use of materials to adding small but helpful features such as a cell phone and lipstick pocket. Clancy may be new to the fashion scene, but her family has been in the public eye for many years. Clancy’s husband was the late, best-selling novelist Tom Clancy. She’s also the middle daughter of business magnate J. Bruce Llewellyn, former CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Co. While being part of an affluent and industrious family has taught her the

values of work and style, it also has led her on a path to create beautiful opportunities for those in need. What makes the Love, Alex story so fascinating is its fusion of fashion and philanthropy. Thirty percent of all sales goes to providing school supplies to children, a project that Clancy created with donorschoose. org. As a result, Love, Alex has helped more than 15,000 children in 150 schools. Not only do buyers get a new bag, but after donating to their chosen charity, they receive a letter from the children thanking them. By bridging the gap between a love for fashion and doing good deeds, Clancy is redefining the terms of luxury in fashion, and bringing us along for the ride. What’s the concept behind Love, Alex? Love, Alex is all about beautiful

things creating beautiful opportunities. Given the amazing life I’ve experienced, it wasn’t a choice to support philanthropy, it was a business imperative. I’m passionate about the children in our country who need help and about creating luxury accessories that delight and enchant my audience. The 30 percent of the profits I donate to help children is simply one manifestation of this thinking. What’s been the most rewarding experience for you since starting Love, Alex? A teacher called to thank me

personally for all of the art supplies and books I had given her 3rd-grade class. She was pretty close to tears when she described how her kids were even staying after school to read their books and create artwork.

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Luxury is all about love. Love of beautiful things. Love of humanity. Love of doing what’s right.” You mix alligator, snakeskin, croc, leather, pony skin, real and fake fur. What’s the process behind deciding to use those materials and the styles of the bag? I look at how the skins

feel and how the colors juxtapose against each other, and then I throw it all down on the showroom floor and walk away. I come back every single day, and if over the course of a week, I still feel moved by the ideas, I keep them. If not, I start over. I probably kill over a thousand of my ideas to get to the best ten. It’s a rigorous, yet ultimately rewarding process.

What can readers look forward to your Spring 2015 collection? Spring

2015 is going to have extraordinary renderings of jewel tone skins and an exploration of big, bold, dramatic pieces. I can safely say the new line is going to be the most in-your-face yet. Define luxury. Luxury is all about

love. Love of beautiful things. Love of humanity. Love of doing what’s right.

What can you tell readers about Love, Alex that they wouldn’t know?

There is always a cold glass of Veuve Clicquot waiting for them at our showroom on 57th Street!

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Join Saturday Night Live and Saks Fifth Avenue in the fight against women’s cancers. Get the shirt, designed by rag & bone, available exclusively at Saks this October. Then shop October 16 to 19, when Saks will donate 2% of sales to local and national women’s cancer charities.* Special thanks to SNL’s current and former castmembers, the 2014 Ambassadors for EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund and Saks Fifth Avenue’s Key To The Cure.

*SAKS WILL DONATE 2% OF SALES FROM NEW YORK, BEVERLY HILLS, SAKS.COM, AND OFF5TH.COM UP TO A TOTAL OF $500,000 FROM THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16-19 ALONG WITH 100% OF KEY TO THE CURE T-SHIRT SALES FROM OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31 TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY FOUNDATION. PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SAKS FIFTH AVENUE STORE AND SAKS.COM/KTTC FOR INFORMATION ON YOUR LOCAL STORE’S DONATION. #SAKSxKTTC © SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE AND ITS RELATED CHARACTERS AND TRADEMARKS ARE PROPERTY OF NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA LLC.