NICOLE MILLER

PARALLEL TIMES

BY JADAN HORYN PHOTOGRAPHED BY LILLY GABRIEL

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itting in a stark white showroom with a smattering of Persian rugs, I wonder which racks of clothing are from this season’s collection about to be sent to buyers, and which are from last season, the styles consumers are wearing now.

Nicole’s statuesque assistant is setting up a digital showcase that was scheduled to launch immediately after my interview with famed fashion designer Nicole Miller.

Ms. Miller is diminutive but striking, with sharp features, and crisp straight hair burnt red like autumn maple leaves. She wears the current season’s very hip pinstripe blazer with an accent around the cuffs and trendy side patches, which pairs well with her slightly acid washed dark jeans that taper to an unfinished frayed hem. She sets the ensemble off with funky sneakers - the last of which became a statement on how Coronavirus has impacted her life and aesthetic.

She spots me with keen eyes and joins me on modish chairs while the iconic Nicole Miller logo overlooks our conversation from the wall behind us.

JH: I see your sneakers, I must say I am surprised.

NM: Well, I’ve never bought so many sneakers in my life and it’s funny, like I said, like one or two pairs all lined up in my room, I have like 20 pairs and I just thought, well, I’ve never worn so many sneakers in my life.

JH: So given the chaos of this year, how has that affected your own style, your life?

NM: The world has gone to comfort, things are designed for comfort.

JH: Do you think that is a continuing trend? Do you think that’s a long-term change to the industry?

NM: I think it is here to stay. Women can wear long dresses with sneakers. I have some of that in my collection.

JH: Speaking about your collection, to me it felt evocative of the sixties, very carefree, very timely.

NM: Well, I thought we were living in parallel times and I felt a lot of like, you know, the unrest was kind of what was happening at the end of the sixties, early seventies. And so, we had sort of started, you know, where that time period was a focal point. And then I watched the documentary of Laurel Canyon, like right in the middle of it. So it just brought the whole thing more into focus.

NM: We actually set up the digital shoot right here in the showroom to make it look like the Chateau Marmont. It looked so realistic, everyone asked if it was in LA.

JH: Was that a choice to go virtual? And do you believe that is the future of fashion week?

NM: I wasn’t interested in doing a show if we couldn’t do it right. Yes, it is the future of fashion week but I still like seeing the clothes in person.

We walked around the showroom, Nicole showed me looks from her current collection. Immediately I noticed the clear differences between last season and next. Through her eyes, I could see the changes that were coming for 2021. I asked if the color palette and styles were reflective of that vision.

NM: What you are seeing is some upcycling. We got some old army jackets. And I remember I used to always wear those old army jackets. So we definitely cut them up and repurposed them. And then I had some bridal dresses and jewelry. So we had that whole element of upcycling.

JH: To me, I see these army jackets and I can’t help but think of Vietnam.

NM: It’s the whole parallel feeling I have between the protests of that era and the Black Lives Matter protests of today.

Nicole explained that when she was in college she wore a military jacket and, for her, it was to bring back something that was familiar to explain the current moment. I pressed her on her favorite look from her own collection but she was diplomatically evasive about making a single selection.

Nicole Miller is a rare designer and a rare brand. One that maintains its presence in the historic garment district of New York. From textiles to design to manufacture, Nicole Miller does it all on-site in the same neighborhood where it’s been done in this country for centuries. An institution within an institution. She gave me a full tour of the parallel past and present.

It was a marvelous sight to see.

Angelo David Pisacreta

RENOWNED HAIR LOSS EXPERT

BY CECILLE GRENIER

When people come to Angelo David Salon, they can expect to leave with hair they never thought possible. As owner and creative director of Angelo David Salon and one of New

York City’s leading authorities on fine and thinning hair, Angelo David Pisacreta is not just a hair illusionist, he is the Vera Wang of couture hair.

In 2000, David launched Angelo David Couture Hair Additions™, the world’s finest customized hair solutions that include wigs, hair pieces, extensions, volumizing toppers, clip-on bangs and ponytails. This in combination with his specialized hair care products and supplements, is a game changer in the hair industry—and for women and men who are dealing with hair loss and thinning hair.

According to the American Hair Loss Association, forty percent of women have visible hair loss by the time they are age 40, and there are few medical solutions offered by family doctors. Treating fine and thinning hair has now become the standard in the hair salon and hair care industry. There are many reasons why hair may begin to thin or fall out, and through 25 years of hands-on experience with people from all walks of life, Angelo has seen it all. In recent years, Angelo has seen more and more young women coming into the salon, seeking help for their thinning hair. Angelo and his team create personalized wigs, toppers, extensions and fillers that help his clients regain their confidence by giving them the hair they used to have, or the hair that they’ve always wanted.

Upon arrival, clients will come in for a private consultation in order to understand their concerns and situation. Clients are able to speak candidly about what they are experiencing and understand all their options. The consultation process can begin before coming to the salon, to accommodate international clients who travel far to meet with Angelo and his team. Once a plan is set, a sample of the client’s hair is taken before their new hair can be created. The 100% human hair additions are then designed and tailored in order to match the clients’ own hair texture, color, shape and responsiveness. This way, the hair reacts exactly the same way as their natural hair would, from how it naturally dries when wet, to how it responds to heat and styling. When clients see themselves in the mirror for the first time with their new hair, the reaction is often a very emotional one. Tears of joy are not uncommon, and they tell Angelo how good it feels to feel like themselves again.

“It’s the main reason why I do what I do,” says Angelo, “We don’t just change people’s hair here, we change people’s lives”.

Angelo’s experience with hair loss and hair thinning led him to develop Angelo created Hair Detox® Hair Revival Supplement, a hair and lifestyle supplement that addresses stress and inflammation of the body—two things that trigger hair loss or thinning hair. Hair Detox® is based on the latest science and research on the

nutrients and herbs such as keratin, biotin, vitamin B6 and selenium that address these contributors to thinning hair and hair loss. Hair Detox ® gently detoxifies the body, helps minimize nutritional deficiencies, addresses hormonal imbalances and supports healthy hair growth from within to reveal fuller, thicker hair. Many of Angelo’s clients swear by Hair Detox® because it works from the inside out to address the root cause of their thinning hair problem.

Angelo is also the creator of The Flex Brush™— the ultimate detangling brush for wet and dry hair that safely detangles hair, massages the scalp, and promotes health and hair growth. The brush’s versatility combined with its flex technology—as recently featured in Good Housekeeping’s Best Beauty Awards 2019 ‘Top-Tested Stylers’—make it the most forgiving hairbrush on the market. The Flex Brush™, bends to follow the contours of your head, massaging your scalp and stimulating the production of natural oils. The brush has vents that allow heat to pass through it, so blow drying won’t damage the brush.

Located on Madison Avenue, Angelo David Salon boasts a team of highly trained staff members, who are dedicated to making each client feel welcome and appreciated. Renowned for Couture Hair Extensions, thinning hair solutions, and Couture Wigs, Angelo David Salon also offers a full range of services and includes seven private VIP Hair Suites. The full-service salon offers—in addition to thinning hair solutions—the best in cut, color, color correction and styling. Angelo’s vast experience with hair, hair health and hair growth led him to realize that hair health issues often begin inside the body, not on the surface. Angelo David Hair Care products, the Hair Detox® hair revival supplement, and the Angelo David Couture Brush Collection are all available online at www.angelodavid.com.

For more than a decade, Angelo has been a media fixture. In creating his signature looks, Angelo has worked with many celebrities, including Christie Brinkley, Luann De Lesseps, Aviva Drescher, Sonja Morgan, Carrie Preston, Tamara Tunie, Alexa Ray Joel, Coco Rocha, Shoshanna Lonstein, Danielle Savre, Kelly Rutherford, and Alex Cooper. Angelo’s passions include his clients, his talented team and his family, who continually inspire him to create new hair care products and hair pieces that help men and women look and feel their very best.

Follow Angelo David Salon on social media at: Facebook: @AngeloDavidSalon | Instagram & Twitter: @AngeloDavidHair

Ann Liguori Foundation

CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC

BY ANN GRENIER PHOTO BY NEIL TANDY Ann Liguori hosted her 22nd Annual Ann Liguori Foundation (ALF) Charity Golf Classic at the Maidstone Club in East Hampton, benefitting cancer research, prevention and care, including the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, Kids Need More and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

This year’s honoree was Jason Dove, President, Platinum Inc., who accepted the ALF Business Honoree Award.

The day included brunch, golf, cocktails, dinner and entertainment. Notable attendees included Ann Liguori, Scott Vallary, ALF Business Honoree Jason Dove, President, Platinum Inc.; Jim Halpin ALF Board Member, former Business Honoree; Jean Skidgel, ALF Tournament Coordinator; Katrina Adams, former tennis professional and past President, USTA; Rick Cerone, former NY Yankees catcher; and actor and comedian Gary Valentine.

Each golfer was fitted for a Doc Murphy belt, the original and only garment dyed belt. Each participant enjoyed a Dune Jewelry & Co. money clip with sand from the Maidstone Club. Golfers received Chillax’n CBD premium concentrate, ‘Now you can tell pain and anxiety where to go;’ a pull-over and/or jacket from Tharanco Lifestyle/Greg Norman Collection; Brella Rain Jackets, non-restrictive, waterproof outerwear; a mask donated by Redvanly; golf balls donated by TaylorMade and Volvik; a certificate for New York Steelhead Hudson Valley Fisheries; an Imperial golf hat; a Tick Towel; and a hand sanitizer courtesy of CBD for Life.

Prizes included Dooney & Bourke bags, Peakvision Sunglasses, TaylorMade clubs and bags, Tour Edge drivers; Dunning shirts, Greg Norman shirts and pull-overs and New York Steelhead Hudson Valley Fishery Grilling Kits.

Auction items included a six-day golf vacation to Ireland for two people, courtesy of North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland, featuring five nights in luxurious accommodations, (3 nights at Mt. Falcon Estate, and 2 nights at Ballyliffen TownHouse), and golf at Carne Golf Links, Enniscrone Golf Club, Donegal Golf Club, Ballyliffen Golf Club and Castlerock Golf Club. Another auction item was a 3-night stay for two in an elite room with unlimited golf at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic; a one-year Dormie Network Membership and Initiation Fee, a three-night stay and unlimited golf at The Abaco Club on Winding Bay, Bahamas, a John Daly LoudBags Inc. Golf Bag and opportunities to play top golf courses on the East End of Long Island.

Sponsors and Donors that participated in the 2020 Ann Liguori Foundation Charity Golf Classic were: Title Sponsor: ABM; Event Sponsors: Doc Murphy, Dune Jewelry & Co., Greg Norman Collection, Platinum, Structure Tone, Tommy & Shounda Foster; Donors: Beneficial Blends, Brella, Casa de Campo, CBD For Life, Dooney & Bourke, Dormie Network, Dunning, Hotel Indigo, Imperial, Linda Hartough, Loudbags, Inc, Movetes, New York Steelhead Hudson Valley Fisheries, North & West Coast Links Golf Ireland, Peakvision, Redvanly, TaylorMade Golf, The Abaco Club, TICKTOWEL, Tour Edge, USAGA, Volvik.