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stands outside the stores. The city’s current South Fourth Street renewal plans sound like a good idea, though any attempt at gentrification threatens the flavor of such an historic location. Trash cans and pedestrian lighting would certainly be helpful safety features—we shouldn’t get too nostalgic about a dark, littered street—but attractive additions like window boxes or barrels of flowers aren’t historically correct. South Fourth always had a fastflowing energy, which might be interrupted with uniform benches, so there has to be a balance between authenticity and attractiveness, but let’s face it—this area has never been attractive on the surface. Its real beauty has always been its people, the colorful shopkeepers and customers interacting with lots of enthusiasm and chutzpah. In the end, these people will help Fabric Row retain its special character. Winitsky Palmer is the author of American Toile: Four Centuries of Sensational Scenic Fabrics and Wallpaper (Schiffer Publishing; $34.99). PS
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Accessories go a long way toward the looks of today—and tomorrow.
10 // front runner 26 // Letter from
the editor-in-chief
28 // Letter from
the pubLisher
30 // ... without whom
this issue wouLd not have been possibLe
32 // the List 71 // invited
STYLE 37 // outta siGht! Fashion icon Elie Tahari decks out Philadelphia in new eyewear.
40 // accessories Fashion-forward, futuristic styling highlight the city’s latest offerings.
44 // spotLiGht From Polo Ralph Lauren’s frst women’s collection to the opening of Vince, we have the Philly style news.
46 // mechanicaL madame Women’s mechanical watches combine contemporary style with precision.
CULTURE Opera Philadelphia marks 40 years of a grand tradition with new takes on old favorites and plans for new ways to bring opera to the people.
52 // spotLiGht Experience the best of Philly’s cultural scene with the Made in America festival to a David Lynch exhibition at PAFA and a FringeArts festival.
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51 // perfect harmonY
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Vetri’s signature pastas— spinach gnocchi and almond tortellini—are old-world delicacies of new-school cuisine.
people 55 // There’s someThing AbouT mAry
90 // noT FAr From The Tree
Over the last 20 years, Mary K. Dougherty has helped make Nicole Miller a Philly fashion staple.
Sip the season with hard cider at local bars and the Pour the Core festival.
ConsiderATion
Casting director Katie Griffn puts the best faces in front of the camera.
60 // Triple ThreAT Philanthropy, a fashion line, and Philadelphia—new Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins is making all the best plays.
62 // The pursuiT oF hAppiness
With her new show, Tapping In, set to visit the happiest places on earth, host Linda Swain feels at home in Philly.
96 // AgenT provoCATeur Hollywood star and Cherry Hill native Ali Larter takes us behind the scenes on TV and flm projects old and new and dishes on her new cookbook. By Dorothy Cascerceri Photography by Andrew Macpherson
Pamela Rainey Lawler explains how one truck grew to Philabundance—the region’s largest hunger relief organization.
Albert and Pearl Nipon revel in lives well lived and explain how they built a Philly fashion empire. By Eve Zibart Photography by Mark Hartman
104 // The womAn who knew Too muCh
83 // home AwAy
A romantic weekend in the Poconos takes a mysterious turn. Photography by Tony Duran
With a new private dining room, Vetri is thinking big by thinking small.
110 // The priCe oF ivory
From home
86// TAsTe spoTlighT
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100 // The philAdelphiA sTory
taste
Paul Labrecque brings stylized hair and beauty sensibilities to his new salon at the Rittenhouse.
The South of France sets the culinary mood at Rouge, and with their new boutique, style icons icons Joan and Ellen Shepp are inspired diners.
66 // bringing hope To The hungry
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92 // FAshion, ForwArd
Dining concept Dinner Lab highlights a bevvy of Philly food news.
88 // golden yeArs Local visionary restaurant owners discuss benchmark anniversaries.
With the ever-expanding worldwide market for luxury goods, African elephants are being hunted to extinction for their lucrative tusks. Here, Chelsea Clinton shares her passion for these exceptional animals, and the Clinton Global Initiative’s efforts to save them. By Elizabeth E. Thorp
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Fall 2014 Black motorcycle jacket ($6,790) and skirt ($5,690), Oscar de la Renta. Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-354-0500; neimanmarcus.com. 18k yellow gold Panthère de Cartier diamond, tsavorite, and lacquer ring ($11,700), Cartier. King of Prussia Mall, 610-205-0450; cartier.us.
115 // TRADITION WITH A TWIST
Our newest section looks at all things stylish on the Main Line—Philly’s tony suburbs.
120 // BEST OF SHOW Radnor Hunt’s Concours d’Elegance shows the sleek styling of luxury collectors’ automobiles.
122 // TOWN AND COUNTRY Buzzy boutiques, new restaurants, and cultural happenings make Bryn Mawr a hotbed.
HAUTE PROPERTY 129 // FORCE OF NATURE Southwestern style informs Dan and Sarah Keating’s Main Line manse.
132 // ESTATEMENTS The construction boom hits the Main Line.
140 // FEATHERING THE NEST Local experts explain how to maximize the cozy confines’ decoration capabilities.
BRIDAL 149 // LOVE IS IN THE AIR
158 // DRESS CODES Trunk shows bring bespoke fittings and customized consultations to Philly.
160 // THE PARTY
BEFORE THE PARTY Rehearsal dinners are quickly becoming events all their own.
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In her new projects, Ali Larter plays a secret agent and superhero, but she’s also a supermom and a skilled chef.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW MACPHERSON
Peruse the latest looks and best venues just in time for wedding season.
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Dan and Sarah Keating’s Southwestern-inspired Main Line manse holds a rustic style all its own.
Fall 2014
beauty 173 // ON THE
CuTTiNg EdgE
Celebrity stylist Paul Labrecque brings his haute salon stylings to Philly.
175 // gOOd HaiR days Summer may be ending, but local experts explain how to keep the beachy locks into the fall months.
176 // Liquid gOLd Facial oils are the latest antiaging weapon in the best beauty toolboxes.
the guide 185 // THE swiNg Of THiNgs Trump National Golf Club provides amenities on top of its 18 holes.
186 // dEVOuR Philly and its environs’ latest class of new restaurants seize the culinary spotlight.
188 // dEVOuR With decadent desserts, these local restaurants have saved the best for last.
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Minimalist decor makes the most of unique interiors.
Live the late-night luxury life with bottle service at the area’s hottest clubs.
P.S. 192 // TO maRkET, TO maRkET! Amidst the haute produce and the concrete catwalk, Farmers’ Market chic is dictating how Philly dresses at these boho bazaars.
ON THE COVER:
Ali Larter Photography by Andrew Macpherson Styling by Joey Tierney
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MUST-TRY FALL MENUS A crop of new restaurants and trusted favorites boast new offerings for fall.
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You might have noticed that things look a little different in
Philadelphia Style. Our Fall Fashion edition is one of our biggest issues of the year, so the timing was right to unveil a fresh new design we’ve been hard at work on. Change is good, and with these dynamic new pages, the magazine has never looked better. It’s also entirely possible that you didn’t notice these changes since actress Ali Larter commands the cover with her girl-next-door good looks. The Cherry Hill, New Jersey, native is starring in TNT’s newest drama, Legends, and recently penned her first cookbook. Her connection to the area is still strong; she can be spotted down at the Jersey Shore during the summer or visiting her parents in the Lehigh Valley. Larter has also emerged as one to watch in the world of fashion for her laidback, contemporary style. Likewise, Elie Tahari, this issue’s Style Setter, has built a fashion empire
top: With Mayor Michael A. Nutter, who attended our 10th annual Best of Style party. We presented him with a framed print of our Summer cover featuring artwork by Peter Max. bottom: Audi of America and the Delaware Valley Audi Dealers were one of the presenting sponsors for Best of Style. Thanks to Nicole Miller, Craiger Drake, and Jason Matthew Salon for their help in getting me ready for the night.
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around effortless, modern style. So, too, has Vince, which recently opened on Walnut Street. Two highlights of this edition are our “View from the Top” with Mary K. Dougherty, owner of Nicole Miller in Philadelphia, and a rare interview with Albert and Pearl Nipon. Many people know the history of their multimillion-dollar fashion label, Albert Nipon. What most don’t know is the story of their marriage and the early days of building their brand. It’s a touching, very personal feature. We’re proud to share it. On a final note, I’d like to thank everyone who called and e-mailed about our Summer cover featuring original artwork by Peter Max. It was a first-ever idea for Niche Media and, without a doubt, a total success. It was also the perfect backdrop for the 10th anniversary of our Best of Style party in July. What a way to cap off such a major Philadelphia Style milestone. We look forward to 10 more years of celebrations.
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photography by al b. for (nutter and car), allie antenucci (cbs)
above, from left: Fashion designer and Art Institute faculty member Emil DeJohn was just one of the more than 1,500 guests who turned out for our Best of Style party; on set with a few of the lovely models who helped with Philadelphia Style’s summer fashion segment on CBS 3’s “Talk Philly.”
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Our fall fashiOn issue is inspiring frOm many standpOints. The bridal guide,
fashion pages, and content are all spectacular, but what really stands out is the cover. Ali Larter and I have been friends since 1994, and in those 20 years I have seen her career evolve tremendously. We caught up with Ali in our cover story, “Agent Provocateur,” to discuss her new cookbook, her latest TNT drama, Legends, and her favorite role—being a mother. She graced our cover for our second anniversary issue, and since this is our 15th anniversary, it is fitting that she return to our pages once again. We’re happy she’s back. As this exciting summer comes to an end, we are looking forward to what September will bring. The real estate market in Philly is on fire, and we can’t wait to see the city—as well
as the suburbs—continue to build. Plus, this year marks 20 years for Nicole Miller, a fashion staple in Philadelphia. Mary K. Dougherty, owner of the brand’s Philly outposts, and Nicole Miller herself have worked long and hard to become the icons they are today. Within these pages, we discuss what’s next for the fashion duo, as well as what’s next for Philly’s fashion scene. With Joan Shepp’s expanded new location and the opening of Vince on Walnut Street in the headlines, it’s sure to be a fall to remember. Lastly, I would like to take a moment and thank all our clients, friends, and supporters who helped make this year’s Best of Style party a success. Without your continued devotion, we wouldn’t be able to host such a noteworthy event, and for that, I am truly thankful.
john m. colabelli
above, from top: With Mayor Michael A. Nutter, who presented us with a proclamation in recognition of our 15th year in publication at our Best of Style party; With CBS 3’s Chris May, Jessica Dean, Jim Donovan, and Stephanie Stahl at our annual Best of Style party.
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photography by al b for (kimmel; nutter), hughe dillon (ball on the square), randall e. scott (may)
Enjoying a night in Rittenhouse Square with Caroline and Sidney Kimmel at this year’s Ball on the Square event. At the Ball on the Square with (left to right) my wife, Lauren, Andrew Hennig and Jill Rizen Hennig, Frank and Alisa Frederico, Steve Thorne and Sabrina Tamburino Thorne, Carol Tamburino, and Gino Cortopassi.
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michael persico photographer Michael Persico is a Philadelphia-based food and portrait photographer who enjoys cooking, surfing, and riding his motorcycle when he steps out from behind the lens. Michael tends to get antsy when he stays in one place for too long, but he appreciates that photography has taken him to so many amazing places and allows him to meet so many interesting characters along the way.
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What is your favorite style of cuisine to shoot, overall? Overall, I think my favorites are usually the rich, colorful, honest dishes that chefs create when they have a deep respect and love for the ingredients. There’s nothing like shooting a seafood masterpiece served in its own shell, tacos freshly carved from the trompo, or a whole fish stuffed with the best stuff on earth. I always grab a taste. What was it like to shoot at a Philly institution like Vetri? Its history and amazingly high standard in food made me feel lucky to have the opportunity to work alongside chef Adam Leonti’s calm confidence and attention to detail that he swirls around each plate before it leaves the kitchen. What is your go-to dining spot in Philly? I live in South Philly, so my local faves are usually right in my neighborhood along Passyunk Avenue, but I will hop on the motorcycle and cruise up to Fishtown any chance I get for Joe Beddia’s killer pizza.
Andrew MAcpherson photographer While working as a fashion photographer with Vogue Paris, Andrew fell in love with depicting the entertainment industry. He now shoots celebrities for magazines as well as movie posters and album art. His first book, Two Million Miles, was published in 2006; he is currently working on a second with the artist Pink. What was it like to shoot Ali Larter? I wanted to get a glimpse of Ali’s new character in Legends; she channeled such a strong character. What qualities did you notice that might surprise us? That she’s absolutely adoring motherhood. It’s her most cherished role ever and one she’s sure to be amazing at.
JoAnn Greco writer Freelance journalist JoAnn Greco has written on culture, design, urban planning, and travel for The Washington Post, New Jersey Monthly, National Geographic Traveler, Departures, and dozens of others. She and her husband live in Bella Vista with an adorable mini golden doodle. Which productions from Opera Philadelphia are your favorites? Madama Butterfly is one of my favorite operas; I’ll never forget the bold production that they staged a few years ago. How do you feel Opera Philadelphia sets itself apart? It remains dedicated to presenting the classics but in new, different ways. It’s a dedication to furthering the medium that I think is unusual.
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dorothy cAscerceri writer Dorothy Cascerceri is an on-air entertainment news and celebrity lifestyle expert who has appeared on E!, VH1, ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and more. She’s also the host of Celebrity Corner, a weekly TV talk show, which has aired in nearly 8 million homes in the area. What were some takeaways after meeting with Ali that might not be apparent? Chatting with Ali was engaging and funny. It felt like talking to an old friend. Ali notes that she doesn’t view herself as a superstar. How down-to-earth is she? She is so humble and self-deprecating. She’s less a Hollywood actress and more a girl next door.
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the list Fall 2014
Sidney Kimmel
George Rubin
Ajay Raju
Jennifer Shamy
Nikos Papadopoulos
Mark Nicoletti
Dr. Stephen Klasko
Ira Lubert
Herb Lotman
Stuart Weitzman
Mike Cerelli
Mike Carbone
Jay Shah
Joseph Coradino
Connie Berg
Michael Sivel
Judy Munroe
George Hager
Michael Trefsgar
Wendy Rosen
Neil Shah
Norman Vosko
Babs Snyder
Melissa Dietz
Robert Hart
Harvey Snyder
Carmen Tomassetti
Carl Dranoff
Garrett Getlin Snider
Mike Missanelli
David Grasso
Laurie Phillips
Michael Smyth
Eric Trump
Cissy Block
Deborah VanCleve Phelps
Dan Neducsin
Nick Sakiewicz
Alan Tobman
Joseph Greco
Joanne Davidow
Anne Koons
Eric Blumenfeld
Betsy Hummel
Margaux Pelegrin
A. Charles Peruto, Jr.
Janice Birenbaum
Eric Quinn
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STYLE The Style Setter Designer Elie Tahari has been crafting eye-catching womenswear for 40 years. Now, he’s looking to the clean lines and striking silhouettes of his past to create stylish eyewear of the present.
Outta Sight!
JUST IN TIME FOR FALL IN PHILLY, FASHION DESIGNER ELIE TAHARI MAKES A SPLASH WITH A COOL WEATHER-INSPIRED COLLECTION AND A NEW EYEWEAR LINE. by adrienne gaffney
After more than 40 years in the business, the last thing Elie Tahari wants to do is rest on his laurels. Though his comprehensive collections are the products of an already formidable fashion empire, the designer is as busy as ever: this month he unveils his debut eyewear collection. “For a long time I have wanted to create stylish, yet sophisticated eyewear for our customers as part of the Elie Tahari lifestyle,” Tahari explains. Indeed, the glasses feel like a natural extension of the mega fashion brand, which includes office wear, evening, shoes, and accessories. Cast in hues ranging from blush and periwinkle continued on page 38
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STYLE The Style Setter clockwise from far left: Elie
Tahari’s weather-wise Fall collection utilizes warm knits; Sunglasses are one of the featured items in the brand’s first eyewear collection; the brand’s fall runways were full of statement outerwear.
“like most of my Customers, the PhiladelPhia woman is Cultured, soPhistiCated, and Confident.” —elie tahari Continued from Page 37
to tortoise and black, the collection includes sleek aviators, retro cat eyes, and ultracool wayfarer styles. Ultimately, the frames echo the clean lines and shapes intrinsic to Tahari’s ready-to-wear collections, though he remembers the design process as particularly fun. “The ladies in my office all gave their input on shapes and frames for the debut collection. We had several fit meetings
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and tried to identify the shapes that would look great on everyone,” Tahari explains. “I would recommend the Joey frame for the Philadelphia woman. They’re a vintage silhouette with a subtle glitter effect making them fun and feminine.” Still, the eyewear launch is just another step in the progression of Tahari’s career. “I started off making flirty dance dresses and tube tops during the
disco era, then I transitioned into women’s dresses and career power suits in the ’80s,” he recalls. “Today, the Elie Tahari woman is strong and confident. Over the past 40 years, women’s roles in society and the workplace have changed, and I like to think my designs have adapted to their success.” To him, the Tahari brand fits seamlessly into the Philadelphia lifestyle. “Like most of my Elie
Tahari customers, the Philadelphia woman is cultured, sophisticated, and confident,” he says. For fall, Tahari pays special attention to statement outerwear including luxe cocoon coats, mixed-media jackets, and soft shearlings, though it is the relaxed, albeit sumptuous ebony sweater that is especially noteworthy. “It’s a dramatic hand-crocheted knit that should be the
focal point of the outfit; it looks great paired with an understated coat and herringbone track pant,” Tahari says. And with pieces like this, we can rest assured that the designer has no less enthusiasm for this collection than past ones. “I am so blessed,” he says. “I get to wake up each day and go to a job that I love.” Bloomingdale’s, king of Prussia mall, 610-337-6300; elietahari.com PS
STYLE Accessories MENSWEAR Clean, masculine lines give a new edge to daywear.
A STEP ABOVE
philadelphia women aren’t afraid to go big with attention-grabbing bags and shoes this fall, day and night. PhotograPhy by bill DioDato
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Styling by KaDeem greaveS
FASHION EDITOR: FAYE POWER; MODElS: VAlERY lESSARD AND VERA CASAgRANDE FOR PARTS MODElS
Coat, Stella McCartney ($2,745). Joan Shepp, 1811 Chestnut St., 215-735-2666; joanshepp.com. Pants, Brunello Cucinelli ($955). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com. Handbag, Giorgio Armani ($2,195). Neiman Marcus, see above. Loafer pumps, Jason Wu ($1,140). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com
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STYLE Accessories FUTURISTIC
LASER CUT
This season, silver adds cool shimmer.
Sleek graphic patterns define modern fall style.
BLACK & WHITE Contrasting tones make a bold statement. Top, Rag & Bone ($295). Nordstrom, Cherry Hill Mall, 856-773-5600; nordstrom.com. Pant, Ralph Lauren Black Label ($665). King of Prussia Mall, 610-768-8863; ralphlauren.com. Bag, Chanel ($12,000). chanel.com. Pumps, Manolo Blahnik ($955). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com
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Dress, Altuzarra ($1,795). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks. com. Minaudière, Reece Hudson ($1,295). Intermix, 1718 Walnut St., 215-545-6034; intermixonline.com. Booties, Christian Louboutin ($1,595). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com
DARK FLORALS Autumn flowers are in bloom. Dress, Hermès ($5,500). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-9730; hermes. com. Clutch, Dries Van Noten ($2,015). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks. com. Pumps, Jimmy Choo ($625). Nordstrom, King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-6111; nordstrom.com
FASHION EDITOR FAYE POWER; MODElS: VAlERY lESSARD AND VERA CASAgRANDE FOR PARTS MODElS
Dress, Stella McCartney ($1,995). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com. Bracelet, Lanvin ($2,290). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; lanvin.com. Handbag ($3,400) and wedges (price on request), Prada. Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com
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STYLE Spotlight gems
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
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POLO RALPH LAUREN’S FIRST-EVER WOMEN’S COLLECTION LANDS IN PHILADELPHIA. Ralph Lauren has defined luxe American sportswear for more than four decades. And this fall, the iconic designer has clothing with a casual sophistication in mind. Debuting Polo Ralph Lauren’s first official womenswear collection, Lauren mixes Southwest-inspired blanket coats and tweed blazers with leather bomber jackets, floral silk dresses, and tartan skirts. A floral frock layered with a schoolboy blazer and shearlinglined leather vest was among the best looks to hit the runway, as was a pinstripe blazer paired with a plaid overcoat, leather leggings, and heeled combat boots, both of which are now available at the label’s Broad Street boutique. 200 S. Broad St., 215-985-2800; ralphlauren.com
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Prada ($3,200). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; prada.com
VINCE HITS WALNUT
A perennial favorite for elevated wardrobe staples, the menswear and womenswear designer has finally set up shop in downtown Philadelphia. With 2,500 square feet, the boutique stocks the label’s new fall collections, plus scarves, belts, and footwear. For women, fitted blazers mix with trend-driven pleated midi skirts and color-blocked coats. Men’s offerings include double-breasted pea coats and a debut footwear line. 1701 Walnut St.; vince.com
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BRIGHT HOT 18k gold and sterling silver Diamonds and Caviar bracelets, Lagos ($2,700– $7,500). 1735 Walnut St., 215-567-0770; lagos.com
GRAY IS THE NEW BLACK
Dolce & Gabbana ($2,495). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com
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To celebrate NARS’s 20th anniversary, the brand is debuting a new Audacious Lipstick collection. Out this month, the 40-shade matte lineup includes nude, pink, plum, fuchsia, and the perfect red. Sephora, 1714 Chestnut St., 215-563-6112; nars.com
FROM PEWTER TO CHARCOAL, fall’s best carryalls are made in the shade.
Nina Ricci ($1,850). Nordstrom, Cherry Hill Mall, 856-773-5600; nordstrom.com
Ralph Lauren ($2,500). King of Prussia Mall, 610-768-8863; ralphlauren.com
Giorgio Armani ($2,395). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; armani.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SETH OLENICK (BAGS)
Best in Show
Celebrating its fifth anniversary year, The Philadelphia Collection observes its achievement with more than 75 events from September 17 to 24. Sought-after international brands and up-andcoming local designers will host special runway and trunk shows and parties. Stop by Pileggi Boutique to glimpse dresses at Joseph Ribkoff’s trunk show before heading to Lagos’s Arm Party for glittering bracelets. After the festivities, Nicole Miller will present her XIX Most Fashionable Women in Philadelphia Awards celebrating stylish women and charitable causes. For men, Boyds will host a Made to Measure suiting event. For more info, visit thephiladelphia collection.org
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STYLE Time Honored
Mechanical MadaMe Leading watch brands are responding to women’s demands for timepieces that are pretty on the outside and powerfuL within.
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watches. from left:
This Rolex Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch ($23,550) is crafted in 18k Everose gold, the brand’s proprietary gold. It houses a self-winding COSC-certified chronometer movement. Bernie Robbins Jewelers, 500 Rte. 73 South, Marlton, NJ, 856-985-4500; rolex.com From Zenith, this Captain Ultra Thin Lady Moonphase watch ($14,700) is crafted in 18k rose gold with diamonds and houses
the Zenith Elite 692 automatic 195-part movement, which offers 50 hours of power reserve. Govberg Jewelers, 1521 Walnut St., 215-546-6505; zenithwatches.com From Patek Philippe, this Ref. 4968G, Ladies Moonphase watch ($58,600) is crafted in white gold with a white mother-of-pearl dial and diamond bezel. It houses a manually wound movement. Govberg Jewelers, see above; patek.com
accessories :
Fleuri de Provence scarf, Hermès ($435). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-9730; hermes .com. Sunglasses, Gucci ($495). King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-4130; gucci.com. Bespoke passport case, Anya Hindmarch ($285). anyahindmarch.com. Barnard box, Ralph Lauren ($1,995). The Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St., 215-9852800; ralphlaurenhome.com
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Today’s woman wants more than just a pretty face. Uniting form and function is seductive, and that feeling has never been more epitomized than with the boom in ladies’ mechanicals. Women now make 35 percent of sales from Swiss makers, and many brands are offering them watches with mechanical movements inside to ensure that every time a Philadelphia woman wears her watch, it works. Generally, there are two types of mechanical watches: automatics—also referred to as selfwinding—and manual winding. As their names imply, a self-winding watch winds itself automatically with the movement of the wearer’s wrist by powering a mainspring that is torqued to release the power consistently and offers a power reserve to keep the watch running between wearings. Manual-winding watches are those for which one needs to physically turn the crown in order to power the watch. Both offer the wearer the distinct knowledge that hundreds of tiny pieces work harmoniously within that half dollar-size case to keep time perfectly. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to phillystylemag.com/watches. PS
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The Academy of Music, America’s first grand opera house, is home to Opera Philadelphia. Opulent performances spill outdoors in summer with the Opera on the Mall.
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OPERA PHILADELPHIA MARKS ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY THIS MONTH WITH REIMAGINED PRODUCTIONS OF STAGE CLASSICS. BY JOANN GRECO Tracing its roots back to 1857, when the nation’s first grand performance house opened its doors at the Academy of Music, opera has had a lengthy legacy in Philadelphia’s hallowed halls. Legends of the genre have graced the city’s stages, carrying on the greatest of high-art traditions. And as Opera Philadelphia celebrates its 40th anniversary, there is no abler bearer of the city’s heritage. This season’s program includes Giuseppe Verdi’s Don Carlo, a new rendition of Richard Strauss’ Ariadne auf Naxos, and an updated production of Rossini’s enduring opera buffa, The Barber of Seville. All are plotted with an eye toward engaging the audience of today. “Barber, for example, has to be funny and visceral,” General Director David Devan explains. “The set drips with colors, and there are lots of tongue-in-cheek moments. The cast is up for some crazy antics.” These contemporary touches will be on widest display on September 27, with the fourth annual Opera on the Mall broadcast. The free, large-screen performance at Independence Mall engages new audience members—last year, around 40 percent of its wine-and-picnic-basket-bearing attendees had never purchased a ticket to Opera Philadelphia before. Similarly, pop-up arias at Reading Terminal Market and Macy’s staged as part of a national “random acts
of culture” initiative have helped move the music out of glittering auditoriums and into city streets. “We’re rethinking the idea that opera can only exist in one place,” Devan observes. This commitment to doing things differently extends to the company’s September 12 birthday gala. Instead of sitting in the Academy’s seats, patrons will join Philadelphia-born tenor Stephen Costello and his wife and recording partner, soprano Ailyn Pérez, onstage to enjoy a recital of works from Leonard Bernstein and Puccini. And like everything Opera Philadelphia seems to be doing lately, the evening won’t be just about the past. “The funders I work with are excited by these new directions,” says Dr. Daniel Meyer, chairman of the board. “We’ll also be celebrating the glory days ahead.” “We’re committed to finding room to discover the opera’s 21st-century expressions,” Devan promises. But for Meyer, their next 40 years will be as classic—and contemporary—as Opera Philadelphia chooses. “It doesn’t always have to have 400 singers on stage with camels moving in the background,” Meyer says. “There are plenty of other ways to tear at the heartstrings.” 1420 Locust St., 215-893-3600; operaphila.org PS
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ROCK GODS, HIP-HOP LEGENDS, AND DJ SUPERSTARS SHARE TOP BILLING AT THIS YEAR’S MADE IN AMERICA FESTIVAL. Having conquered Philadelphia with his wildly successful Budweiser Made in America festival, Jay Z is taking his curated concert concept to Los Angeles over Labor Day weekend for some bicoastal music mayhem. Rest assured, though, that the City of Brotherly Love has just as many headliners as the City of Angels for the two-day party on the Parkway, with its most eclectic rotation of musicians to date: Kanye West, Tiësto, and The National headline on August 31 and Kings of Leon, Steve Aoki, and Pharrell Williams take the stage on September 1. With any luck, Beyoncé, who is circling the states with husband Jay Z for their On the Run tour, will make a surprise cameo. For tickets visit madeinamericafest.com
A Haunting Homecoming His film successes might first come to mind when considering renowned director David Lynch, but this fall, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts celebrates an overlooked side of the dark humorist with “David Lynch: The Unified Field.”
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SKY FALL Cirque du Soleil transports audiences to a fantasy world with Varekai, which follows a young man who must overcome his fears after falling from the sky into an enchanted forest. See juggling and clowning plus thrilling aerial acrobatics. Wednesday, September 10 to Sunday, September 14 at Wells Fargo Center. 3601 S. Broad St., 215-336-3600; cirquedusoleil.com
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HOME IS WHERE THE ART IS FringeArts welcomes a new space with six premieres, including Experiment #39, a guided Old City adventure. September 5–21. 140 N. Columbus Blvd., 215-413-1318; livearts-fringe.org
PAFA ALUM DAVID LYNCH’S visual art is on display in Philly.
From September 13 to January 11, the exhibit explores 90 pieces, including a room devoted to the director’s first foray into film, Six Men Getting Sick, as it was originally presented: a one-minute animated film projected onto a screen sculpted
with relief casts of the artist’s own body. “PAFA and Philadelphia are where his vision started to form,” explains PAFA Senior Curator Robert Cozzolino. 118 N. Broad St., Historic Landmark Building, 215-972-7600; pafa.org/museum
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Kanye West [PICTURED], Kings of Leon, Pharrell Williams, and other headliners will jam on the Parkway this summer at the Made in America festival.
The Free Library of Philadelphia will host a discussion with renowned English novelist David Mitchell in time for the September release of his sixth novel, The Bone Clocks, which examines “the stuff between life and death.” With praise for his earlier works, such as the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize and The Guardian’s First Book Award for Ghostwritten (1999), and appearances on the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize for both number9dream (2001) and Cloud Atlas (2004), one can only expect a rewarding read from his latest book and a stimulating discourse with the author himself. Friday, September 19 at 7:30 PM. 1901 Vine St., 215-685-6621; free library.org
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EntrEprEnEur Mary . Dougherty has madE fashion dEsignEr nicolE millEr a housEhold namE in philadElphia. by kathleen nicholson webber A few years after Mary Dougherty was recruited to be a road rep for a young New York designer named Nicole Miller, then company president and current CEO Bud Konheim approached her about opening a store in Philadelphia. It was 1993. Dougherty took Konheim and the brand’s team to the little-known town of Manayunk, where just a few restaurants and two retailers made up Main Street. “It was getting dark, and we were at the edge of town,” recalls Konheim with a laugh. “It was like being in a western—Mary showed us the building, which seemed like it was right next to the O.K. Corral. Mary said, ‘I think this is the next big thing.’ I said, ‘You know best.’ ” With Konheim’s blessing, Dougherty took the leap of faith and opened the boutique the following March. Void of a marketing budget, Dougherty called in favors, recruiting then Philadelphia mayor (and later Pennsylvania governor) Ed Rendell, sports figures, local celebrities, and Miller herself to attend the opening party. The epic affair was the first of many bashes. “I was told I was nuts to open a store there,” remembers Dougherty, but this spring, she celebrated 20 years in retail in Philadelphia. Dougherty now owns and operates the Center City and Manayunk Nicole Miller stores and is the wholesale representative for the brand in six states. continued on page 56
Mary K. Dougherty dresses Philadelphia women for a lifetime—from prom night to wedding day—in Nicole Miller.
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PEOPLE View from the Top Nicole Miller produces stylish bags and heels. right from top: The Manayunk and Bellevue locations stock dresses for every occasion; former Pennsylvania governor Ed Rendell with Miller and Dougherty.
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to give back, and Dougherty and her family—husband, Erik Neumann, and teenage sons Nyle, Alex, and Ryan—are longtime supporters of Homefront, Juvenile Diabetes, and Philadelphia Academies Inc., where friend and famous customer, Philadelphia’s “first lady” Lisa Nutter, is president and chairman. “The charity work is hers alone,” gushes Konheim. “She does honor to our brand name.” Philly-themed printed ties and scarves were a recent merging of the two spheres—a hit for the retail stores with proceeds going to area charities. But through it all, Dougherty remains humble about her contributions and her awards. “We have a lot more to do and give,” she says, citing a desire to become a job creator for Philly’s next fashion generation. “My hope is that Philadelphia continues to evolve and provide jobs and opportunities. I see showrooms, manufacturing, trade shows, an entire fashion district here. Now, the sky is the limit.” 4249 Main St., 215-930-0307; 200 S. Broad St., 215-5465007; nicolemiller.com PS
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Looking ahead, she conTInued FRoM PAge 55 feels the fashion future is bright for the brand, the city, and the industry. “In the beginning, we worked from 11 am to 11 pm on weekends,” she says. “We added a second store at the Bellevue in 1997, back when the only things in that neighborhood were Le Bec-Fin and Susanna Foo.” On Mondays, she’d hit the road, heading out in a 22-foot recreational vehicle built to house the entire collection for retailers. “If I had more Marys, I could quadruple my business,” says Konheim. “When people talk about entrepreneurs, she is the poster child for the American entrepreneur.” The youngest of eight children, Dougherty was already working in the fashion business at 15, first in retail, then for a clothing rep in Philadelphia, and even doing some modeling at fashion trade shows. When she was recruited to work for Miller, the designer was the enthroned queen of the little black dress, a new icon of contemporary women’s fashion. But it would be the printed men’s tie—made of leftover fabric from a seasonal collection—that sold thousands and made the designer a household name. “Nicole Miller is an incredibly talented designer who makes my job easy,” Dougherty says. For Dougherty, the brand’s impact cannot be understated. “Whether you’re going to dinner or the Academy Ball, Nicole Miller has played an important part in the fabric and style of fashion in Philadelphia,” says Dougherty. “One of my hobbies is counting how many of our dresses are worn at a single event. The record is 50-plus sightings at a local gala.” But at the same time, she has dressed many a Philadelphia woman for myriad milestones. “Girls come for a bat mitzvah or party dress, then they return for prom, graduation, and wedding dresses.” Keeping Philadelphia fashionable for two decades has lent Dougherty a sense of permanence. “There is a feeling of vindication,” she says. “At our store, you can get a $500 dress and $5,000 dollars worth of service—that’s what distinguishes us.” Success has also created numerous opportunities
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“Sometimes I spontaneously drive to 96th Street in Stone Harbor to watch the sunrise. That was the beach I grew up going to, and it will always hold a special place in my heart.” Best BiG screen
“Shankweiler’s. It’s 60 miles from Philly and worth the drive. It’s also America’s oldest drive-in theater.”
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“Bikram yoga changed my life, rounding out my mind, body, and spirit. And it took my ftness regimen to a new level.” city secrets
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Casting direCtor atie Griffin finds Philly’s future stars. by kristin detterline
Katie Griffin is in the business of finding unicorns. At least that’s how she describes the 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week process of scouting talent for everything from commercials and TV shows to music videos at her Philadelphia casting agency. “I get requests at a moment’s notice for everything: twins, bakers, burlesque dancers, synchronized swimmers,” she says. “I love the challenge.” Griffin is no stranger to the stage and screen: The former child actor double majored in music and theater at the University of Miami. But by the time she graduated she was burned out from the rigors of performing and turned her attention to what she called “the other side of the camera.” Over the next
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decade, she would hone her ability to discover talent by scouring South Beach for commercial extras and, later, trolling the streets of New York City for reality-TV personalities for networks like MTV, VH1, and TLC. In 2011, she finally moved back to Philly determined to start her own agency, Katie Griffin Casting. Projects with Comcast quickly followed, but it was a then-confidential job with RCA Records earlier this year that proved to be a turning point for Griffin. The assignment was simple: scout real-life couples to talk about relationships for a music video featuring one of the label’s artists. It was only later that Griffin learned that the mystery singer was Justin Timberlake and the video for the song “Not A Bad Thing” would debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The single would go on to be a radio hit and a viral sensation. That begot an even bigger project: casting 200 extras for a video featuring Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, and Avicii for the official anthem of this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil. In between juggling castings for more commercials and music videos, Griffin spends much of her time hosting workshops for children, holding one-on-one sessions with seasoned actors, and even training business executives who want to polish their presentation skills. It’s in this arena that Griffin believes she will have the most impact. “I want to raise the bar for talent in Philadelphia, bring it to a national level, and get local actors to think beyond Philly. We really are the sixth borough of New York.” PS
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Katie Griffin scouts talent for everything from commercials and TV shows to music videos at her casting agency. “I get requests at a moment’s notice for everything,” she says.
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“I don’t want people to buy because I’m a football player. I want them to When Malcolm Jenkins was a rookie with the New Orleans Saints in 2009, contributing to the team’s march to Super Bowl XLIV victory in the rebuilding city, appreciate the product,” says Jenkins, who is currently exploring local retail he and his teammates had swagger. “In an NFL locker room, everyone has outlets and, sans helmet, serves as the brand’s face. “I am in the photos because means, so they have custom-tailored suits, nice shoes, and a nice bag. It is a fash- I like being the model. One thing I have learned is that people in the fashion industry don’t care about sports, but that’s what makes it ion show basically,” the six-footer says. “So in an attempt to fun for me. I want to succeed in more than one thing.” kind of stand out, I started wearing bow ties and, slowly but INSIGHT: Football-wise, Jenkins feels he is a good fit here. “It surely, it became my calling card.” MalcolM Jenkins covers reminds me of my first year,” he says. “But now I’ll be stepThis season will be another transition for Jenkins, who charitable causes ping into a major role right away.” comes to the Eagles as a potential defensive savior at the In addition to scholarships, the Malcolm He has started to settle in socially, too. “New Orleans has safety position, with a three-year, $16.5-million contract and Jenkins Foundation hosts football camps culture and good food, so I was concerned about how to a mission to help shore up the team’s porous secondary. One and other youth programs and gives food to replace that,” he says. “I’ve been pleasantly surprised. My constant, however, is his ties, thanks to his new company, hundreds of families during the holidays. wife, Morrisa, baby daughter, Elle, and I live in Center City, Rock Avenue Bow Ties, which incorporated last year. and we really enjoy it. There’s so much going on.” The collection, named after the main street of his homeOff the field (and the runway), he is also looking to expand his Malcolm Jenkins town, Piscataway, New Jersey, started somewhat by accident: His wife challenged him to make his own bow tie after a fan chided him for only wearing Foundation, which has already awarded more than $60,000 in scholarships in clip-ons. So he stayed up late one night and made four ties out of a bolt of cloth. New Orleans, Piscataway, and Columbus, Ohio—his previous three homes—to Four months later, he was discreetly marketing them online with a variety of underprivileged, academically strong students. “I have been able to live a dream,” he says. “And it is never too early to give back.” rockavenuebowties.com PS styles to choose from, but no mention of his name.
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Linda Swain hosts the parenting show Moms on the Move and is launching a new pilot, Tapping In: The Happiest People & Places on Earth, this August.
“We have our Sphinx, which is George Washington on his horse,” says Swain. “The Giza Plateau and Philadelphia line up similarly.”
The Pursuit
of HaPPiness Linda Swain has set foot in more than 50 countries. She’s photographed rhinos in Zimbabwe, ridden a 150-year-old tortoise in Kenya, and scuba dived Fiji’s Great White Wall. “I’ve pretty much danced with everyone around the world,” she jokes. But after seeing the globe, the Haverford native and co-owner of Ardmore’s Swain Destinations, Emmy Award-winning host of parenting show Moms on the Move, and visionary behind the upcoming pilot Tapping In: The Happiest People & Places on Earth, finds a heartbeat of the world pumping strongly right here in Philadelphia. “I’ve felt an energy come through,” she says. “Great things are coming out of this city again.” With the Tapping In pilot set to air on more than 120 national networks in the fall (debuting on conTInuEd on PagE 64
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“I’m draWN to thINgS IN the CIty that there are oNLy oNe oF, LIke the mummerS Parade.” —linda swain Philadelphia’s WPVI Channel 6 in August), Swain wants to show audiences how other cultures seek satisfaction in life with a focus on finding happiness, whether it’s in Australia, Southeast Asia, or Philadelphia. “I’m going to show you everywhere,” she promises. “But I have to start with my home...” “There’s the saying ‘home is where the heart is,’ so I always feel at home anywhere I am. But we’ve been here for the last 26 years, and I spent my youth here,
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so I believe Philadelphia is home. No matter where I wind up on my travels, I’m always drawn here. I love the people here. Philadelphia is very much a town, even though it’s a city. I have been going to all of my favorite shops and salons for years. I started shopping at nicole Miller 20 years ago when the boutique in Manayunk first opened. My husband had bought me some dresses there. I instantly fell in love with the designs and fit. The same for lagos. For the last 10 years, my husband and I have celebrated Valentine’s Day with our friends Fred and Irene Shabel, Alex and Erik Neumann, and Karen Dougherty Buchholz and Carl Buchholz. Each year, the girls receive a surprise Lagos gift, so I have many of the “Love” pieces. Steven Lagos is so talented. And for the last 20 years I have been going to Francis Bellofatto, who is at oggi salon & spa for my cut and color. I hope he will always work within 10 miles of my hair. [Laughs.] I went down to the italian Market recently and I had a great chat with Leo Pracopio of hollywood Meat Market and the other guys that work there. I love their fresh produce, but the Italian sausages at Leo’s shop mix well with his magnanimous Philly style. The food scene here is so diverse: There’s everything from Asian vegetarian restaurants to cheese steaks. Across town, one of my favorites is parc. I always order the warm shrimp salad. It’s amazing. Philadelphia was one of the first cities built on a grid—it has a real energy. The founding fathers were
definitely into ancient kinds of philosophies and teachings, and they learned a lot through orders like the Rosae Crucis and the Masons. When you look at Philadelphia, we have a Temple of Diana, which is the art Museum. We have our Sphinx, which is George Washington on his horse. But if you line up the Giza Plateau with Philadelphia, the two line up similarly. So it’s almost like our DNA is building these cities to engage us more intuitively. On tapping In, I want to illustrate places like Philadelphia and investigate what the founding fathers were thinking. Why’d they build it on a grid? Did they build it for happiness? And remember what happened when they wrote the Declaration of Independence at independence hall, one of our city’s real treasures—they actually wrote about the right to the pursuit of happiness. Happiness for me has always come from music—I composed an anthem for Philadelphia that inspired an IMAX movie, home of Freedom. When doing the music for my new show, I visited Bill Jolly—a great Philadelphia icon of music. He’s worked with Mariah Carey, Celine Deon, Aretha Franklin, and recently performed in the off-Broadway version of the new play, Lady day. He helped me write the jingle for tapping In, and I love his studio. There’s a lot of talent in Philadelphia and I like to expose that, too. I’m drawn to things in the city that there are only one of, like the Mummers parade on New Year’s Day. Philadelphia is the only place the Mummers are. That started in the 17th century—people would bring in the New Year. But why? These guys who are regular people, they’re policemen, they’re carpenters, learning to play the accordion or the banjo, and every week they’re practicing with their families. It’s a generational thing, and Philadelphia has incredible roots.” PS
What’s on tap? Linda Swain’s Philly favorites. philadelphia MuseuM of art, 2600
Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215-763-8100; philamuseum.org independence hall, 520 Chestnut St.,
215-965-2305; phlvisitorcenter.com italian Market, 919 S. Ninth St., 215-278-
2903; italianmarketphilly.org lagos, 1735 Walnut St., 215-567-0770; lagos.com oggi salon & spa, 1700 Locust St., 215-735-
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PEOPLE Spirit of Generosity
clockwise from upper left: Pamela Rainey
Lawler; Philabundance set up this food distribution center with the goal of getting surplus food into the hands of the hungry.
Bringing Hope to the Hungry
Over the past 30 years, Philabundance has grown from a One-woman operation to the region’s largest hunger relief organization. Founder Pamela Rainey Lawler explains why the fight is far from over. as told to robert strauss Philabundance has been feeding the area’s hungry by collecting and distributing surplus food since 1984—sharing about 30 million pounds of food in 2013 alone. Pamela Rainey Lawler founded the nonprofit from her home in Roxborough and has been the organization’s face and fiercest proponent ever since. She sat down with Philadelphia Style at the Philabundance headquarters—appropriately at the South Philadelphia Food Distribution Center—to discuss her inspiration and Philabundance’s mission in conjunction with September’s Hunger Action Month.
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“I was becoming increasingly aware of the problem with hunger; around that time, there was the famine in Ethiopia. I also read this fascinating book, Starving in the Shadow of Plenty, by Loretta Schwartz-Nobel, a Philadelphian. When I read that, it really opened my eyes to the problem of hunger right here in our cities. At the time, Reagan was president and a lot of the gains from the Great Society were being eliminated, so more and more people were falling into poverty. As an emerging foodie, I was spending a lot of time in restaurants. But at
the same time, I was starting to look at perishable food and how much was being thrown away. I decided I would take time out of my schedule and my life to see if I could put something in place to address this. People said I couldn’t do it because moving perishable foods would be difficult, but I believed that if I could create efficient logistics, then it would work. And it had to—this was a problem that needed to be solved. I quickly raised my first $1,500 and left my job at a marketing firm. I started with a base of nine agencies: three soup kitchens,
“People said moving perishable food would be difficult, but I believed if I could create efficient logistics, it would work”. —pamela rainey lawler three shelters, and three pantries. I made a detailed, creative questionnaire, examining their storage capacities, when they served
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The Cause: This annual 5K honors civilians and military men and women, raising awareness and funds for those involved in the events of 9/11 and the wars that followed. above, from left: Food being distributed to the hungry; a Philabundance community kitchen.
The Details: Sunday, September 14, at 9 am at the Please Touch Museum. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, 215-348-9080; travismanion.org
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while philabundance moves an incredible amount of food, we are still not moving all the surplus food that’s available. —pamela rainey lawler
would be able to match it geographically. I also started going to farmers’ markets and specialty food markets, to explain that our new organization was collecting surplus perishable foods. I was very careful about publicity. In the early days, I knew that, because this was a new idea and because it was such a small start-up, it had to grow by word of mouth, and reliability would be key. If it grew too big, I couldn’t meet the organization’s needs. The idea of building slowly was really important. My daughter Kristin was 14 when we started and my son Shane was 6. Because I left my corporate career to launch PHLB, the time was right to consider foster care. We signed up for short-term emergency care and a baby came in March of 1984. He was 9 months old, and there were times when he’d be in the back of my station wagon while I was making deliveries. We eventually adopted that baby, our son, Jason. Philabundance is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Jason is 30. It was a very special time. The children were an important part of those early years. We were able to continue to grow because of volunteers—people in the community who were so concerned about the problem of hunger. We did regular pickups with volunteers, who had assignments making deliveries to a couple of locations in Manayunk. At the same time, our volunteers were getting positive feedback from the donors, who were thrilled to meet people at the agencies and see the impact of their donations firsthand. The big turning point came a year or two in, when
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we got a $10,000 grant from the Philadelphia City Council. Let me tell you… that was a great gift. When you get that money, your credibility increases. I was also finally able to hire a driver, because it became more important for me to be in the office, raising money and working with the volunteers. Back then, I was not thinking about 100 years from now. We were hoping that we were not going to be needed at some point. But by the time the 1990s came, I was dismayed that this problem was not only still here, but that it was growing. What has always pleased me about Philabundance is that it continued the spirit of innovation [after I left as executive director and moved to the board in 1991]. Moving perishable food and creating the transportation system—that was an innovation at that time. It was important for me that the organization, even as it grew, continued to look at the community’s changing needs and adjust programming accordingly. We don’t have goals, per se. While Phila bundance moves an incredible amount of food and does a good job, we are still not moving all the surplus food that is available. Some is still wasted. In other cities, there are mobile apps and Web platforms that are identifying varying quantities of food and linking truckers. We have to keep being innovative like that. We adapt because our mission has not changed. The mission is surplus food, but also to provide for people in need. That mission and vision have been important, and I am very proud of what the organization has become.” philabundance.org PS
The Cause: Browse through hundreds of new and gently used couture and designer gowns, with all proceeds going toward those affected by breast cancer. Friday night features a VIP reception with light bites and access to the gowns before general admission begins on Saturday.
The Details: Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11, at 5 am at Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia. 1800 Market St., 215-561-7500; bridesagainstbreastcancer.org
FEASTIVAL
The Cause: Benefiting FringeArts, this celebration combines Philadelphia’s culinary and cultural scenes by hosting live performances from world-renowned artists at a venue shared with many of the city’s acclaimed chefs and restaurants. The Details: Thursday, September 18 at the Delaware River Front. 140 N. Columbus Blvd., 267-443-1886; phillyfeastival.com
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The Cause: Enjoy a day of golf before a postround raffle, awards ceremony, and cocktails and dinner to benefit the Living Beyond Breast Cancer organization. The Details: Monday, September 15 at 11 am at Laurel Creek Country Club. 701 Centerton Road, Mt. Laurel, NJ, 610-645-4567; lbbc.org
FOUR SEASONS PARKWAY RUN & WALK
The Cause: This 5K run and fun walk brings together those fighting various forms of cancer and their loved ones to support cancer research and to collect donations for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Cancer Center.
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In celebration of Independence Day, the seven-day festival featured a full week of patriotic themed, free activities. The Philly 4th of July Jam, the largest free concert in America, marked the end of the weeklong festivities. An array of talent graced the stage on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, including The Roots, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheerhan, and Aloe Blacc. The concert was followed by a stunning fireworks show over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. continued on page 72
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BEST OF STYLE ON JULY 17, Philadelphia Style celebrated its 10th
annual Best of Style Party, sponsored by Audi of America and the Delaware Valley Audi Dealers, at The Kimmel Center. The Midnight in Paris-themed bash featured light bites by The Palm, Rouge, Davioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and more; entertainment by CTO; and a casino room courtesy of the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Following the soirĂŠe, guests headed to Zee Bar for the official afterparty, where attendees, including John Bolaris and Sonya Bright, danced until the wee hours.
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GUESTS VENTURED UP to the awe-inspiring 19th floor of the Rittenhouse Hotel and Condominiums on June 12 to get a glimpse of the new space. The enviable address will feature three homes complete with breathtaking views, an outdoor terrace, and 14-foot ceilings. Attendees toured the space and looked out onto Boat House Row while enjoying light bites and cocktails.
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guests headed to Rittenhouse Square on June 19 to attend the annual Ball on the Square. Evantine Design created beautifully designed décor for guests to take in while dining on cuisine by Starr Catering. Later in the night, the Eddie Bruce Orchestra performed as guests took to the dance floor. This year, the event raised $1 million, with all proceeds going to restoring and revitalizing Rittenhouse Square Park.
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THE CELEBRITY GALA took place on June 21 at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum. NFL quarterback and Chester County native Matt Ryan was in attendance as guests, including Mike Missanelli and Eva Pilgrim, dressed to impress to support at-risk kids in greater Philadelphia-area neighborhoods. A cocktail hour was followed by dinner, dancing, museum tours, and a live auction emceed by sports comedian Joe Conklin.
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the Fuge on June 7 to benefit the CF Charities scholarship fund for graduate students of the Oral Health Academies of Philadelphia and Baltimore. Guests, including race car drivers Alex Bowman and Ryan Truex, enjoyed cocktails, dinner, and dancing inside the largest human centrifuge in the world, a site where astronauts and test pilots trained for faster flight. To top off the night, world-renowned motion sports live artist Bill Patterson auctioned off one of his paintings. Aphrodite Kotrotsios, Bianca Tancredi, Amy Wenrich, and Ashley Tyburski
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taste so Many Dinners (so Little time) One of the Italian masterpieces that issues from Vetri: risottostuffed orata with cannellini bisque.
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With Old-WOrld cuisine and neW sensibilities, Vetri takes diners On a culinary jOurney WithOut ever leaving the table. by john vilanova Ad ogni uccello il suo nido è bello. It’s an Italian saying that translates as, “To every bird, his own nest is beautiful.” Idiomatically, it’s the closest the Romance language gets to “There’s no place like home.” But at Marc Vetri’s eponymous 30-seat Spruce Street sanctuary, Italy and America and old and new combine. It’s beautiful. It’s home. And there’s no place like it. “You’re coming into my house—my living room—to eat,” Vetri says. “That’s what we’ve focused on here.” And over 16 years, Vetri and his team have created a dining experience unlike any other in the city, a program that engages with Italy’s culinary history over what feels as
intimate as a family dinner. But after launching an ambitious tasting menu to wide acclaim last year, Vetri is still thinking bigger—by getting even smaller. “We had talked about how to make this restaurant become smaller, if that’s possible,” explains Chef de Cuisine Adam Leonti. “There are things on hand to reach everyone’s desires, but if we’re smaller, we can talk about it ahead of time. It’s like what you would do if you were cooking Thanksgiving dinner. It’s hospitality to its fullest.” The new private upstairs dining room and kitchen—where Vetri and Leonti offer classes in making everything from continued on pAge 84
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Adam Leonti and Marc Vetri in the restaurant dining room; sumptuous almond tortellini and spinach gnocchi; one of Vetri’s team working in the new upstairs demo kitchen, where Vetri and Leonti offer classes and prepare custom meals for the private dining area.
pizza to pasta—boast 10 of the most sacred seats in the city. “The new space is even more personal,” Vetri emphasizes. “It just has that warmth—that’s what sets us apart.” Whether upstairs or down, the menu remains as unequivocal as ever. It’s a traditional quattro piatti format—antipasti, primi, segundi, dolce—but, for the willing, it’s a culinary journey where diners put themselves in Leonti’s capable hands. You’re given a set of options, but barring any requests or restrictions, Leonti prepares a marathon menu with impeccably paired Italian wines from Vetri’s 2,500-bottle cellar and surprises along
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the way. It takes time—two to three hours—but it’s awash in centuries of tradition. “There’s a great recorded history in Italian food starting from Apicius [a 4th-century collection of recipes that have informed the cuisine ever since] and making its way all the way up to now,” Leonti says. And while many of Vetri’s dishes have been on the menu since it opened, their reputations in our collective memory remain justified. Pastas are the stars: bouncy fusilli topped with lobster and sweetened by saffron, tender spinach gnocchi in brown butter, and supple almond tortellini with truffle sauce, the perfect unification
of high concept and humble origin. “It’s unique because it can taste rather extravagant, but the ingredients are modest,” Leonti concedes. And though the dishes are inspired by a Continental culinary history, Leonti and Vetri emphasize crafting local permutations of faraway offerings. “I’m really leaning towards getting everything the way it was a hundred years ago,” Vetri says. “Here’s the animal; use it. Flush out the middleman. Animal to plate. Plate to person.” That vision—in umamiexuding morels in a foie gras-infused puff pastry “sandwich” or Lancasterborn goat capretto roasted over pine and oak, braised in
“the new space is even more personal. it just has that warmth—that’s what sets it apart.” —marc vetri
milk, and served with polenta that’s milled in-house—inform Vetri’s vision, a restaurant aware of history, but pleased with the present. “What is our identity?” Leonti ruminates. “It’s like technology—once you make running water, you don’t go back. And when you go to
Rome, every single restaurant serves a amatriciana, because it’s amazing. When you go to Bergamo, they’re going to serve tortelli with zucca or squash agnolotti. That stuff’s going to happen for a good reason—what are you going to make better?” 1312 Spruce St., 215-7323478; vetriristorante.com PS
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East meets West at Hop Sing Laundromat, the exclusive, cocktail lounge–style bar in Chinatown. The bar’s offbeat aesthetic is an attractive one—mysterious mixologist Mr. Lêe’s cheeky barbs on Twitter are infused with doses of irony and fun in equal proportion with his cocktail offerings. For a chilly fall evening as temperatures drop, warm up with Lêe’s sweet and spicy cocktail, the Montana Payback. Lêe muddles a Thai chili pepper with one hulled strawberry and mixes a concoction of earthy Laird’s Applejack brandy, Velvet Falernum liqueur, El Dorado de Luxe Silver aged rum, and fresh lime juice. He tops this with an ounce of heavy cream and garnishes it with a dried rose petal. 1029 Race St.; hopsinglaundromat.com
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TASTE Cuiscene In the 10 years since its opening, Tria has helped raise the profile of fermented foods. right: DiBruno Bros.’s burrata with heirloom tomatoes, Caprese salad, and olives is a Philly food classic almost a century old.
They choose to come through that door.’ There’s no secret. You just treat people with respect.”
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Some of PhiladelPhia’S moSt beloved reStaurantS are marking major mileStoneS—10 yearS or more—in 2014. here, their viSionary ownerS talk about their exPanding emPireS and culinary Staying Power. by adam erace Bands do this thing at weddings: All married couples are called to the dance floor, and as a romantic slow song plays, the emcee asks the couples that have been together for a year, five years, and so on to vacate the floor in progressive intervals. Eventually, the longest tenured couple is left. If you did this with restaurants, you wouldn’t even get to the second verse before the floor became
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sparsely populated. There’s never been a better time to drink and dine in this town, but in an industry with a forebodingly high mortality rate, enterprises in business more than 10 years are rare birds worth celebrating. Perhaps no one deserves more praise than DiBruno Bros. (multiple locations; dibruno .com), which turns 75 this year. While not a restaurant per se, the Italian Market boutique has grown into one of the city’s
most enduring food businesses—and it’s all because of the people. “We have a staff of 350,” says Emilio Mignucci, whose grandfather and great-uncle started DiBruno’s in 1939. On the other side of the human equation are the customers: “When we took over the business, my grandfather said to me, ‘You have to understand, the customers don’t have to come through that door.
Known For: Mexican food in a festive atmosphere. When Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran opened their housewares boutique, Open House, a dozen years ago, “There was no one on the streets except shady folks,” Turney laughs. Two years later, they opened this cantina, spawning a hundred “you bring the tequila, we supply the mixer” copycats. What’s Next: Lolita now has a liquor license and handsome new bar, part of a complete refresh celebrating the restaurant’s 10th anniversary. On the new menu, don’t miss the special tacos packed with meat from a custom-made vertical spit. 106 S. 13th St., 215-5467100; lolitaphilly.com
Tria
Known For: The city’s best cheese plates, with intelligent drinks to match. For Jon Myerow and his Tria partners, opening an ahead-of-the-curve fermentation café 10 years ago was “rather scary. The very first guest came in, ordered a
martini, saw we only served beer and wine, and left,” he says. But Tria has become a local treasure, spawning offshoots in various neighborhoods around town. What’s Next: Tria is following up its year-old Walnut Street Taproom—it won a James Beard award for design—with a new location in Fitler Square. Slated for the end of the year, this outpost will have a full kitchen with an expanded dinner service. multiple locations; triacafe.com
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Known For: Elegant, modern tasting menus in an iconic dining room. Two years into chef Eli Kulp’s tenure, he’s made the Old City standby one of Philly’s most relevant restaurants, plus he’s given us High Street on Market. What’s Next: Kulp & Co. have just settled into their friendly takeover of A.Kitchen and A.Bar on Rittenhouse, where chef Jon Nodler is killing it with dishes like ‘nduja-stuffed squid and more. Back at Fork, Kulp’s new Our Terroir menu series delves deeper into local producers. 306 Market St., 215-625-9425; forkrestaurant.com PS
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taste Bar exam “great hard cider is staging a comeback, and the days of it being associated with a sweet treat are coming to an end.”
Not Far from the Tree The rebirTh of hard cider: ThaT’s The big idea behind Philly’s second annual Pour the Core fesTival. by brian freedman Since Colonial days, real hard cider has been a tipple of choice for discerning drinkers who crave a glass that can be bright, earthy, and refreshing all at once. Unfortunately, the art of brewing up great hard cider seemed lost in the US for too long, laid low on this side of the Atlantic by versions of the stuff that had more in common with kids’ candy than anything a selfrespecting adult would drink. But great hard cider is staging a comeback—sales have tripled since 2011—and the days of it being automatically associated with a sweet treat are coming to an end. With excellent versions now being produced by
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both boutique and larger brands—look for Farnum Hill, Stella Artois Cidre, and Johnny Appleseed Hard Apple Cider—there is no excuse not to incorporate ciders into your drinking rotation. With restaurants and bars all over the region introducing a new wave of top-quality hard ciders to local drinkers, the response has been tremendous, and with the upcoming Pour the Core: Hard Cider Festival (pourthecore.com) at the Navy Yard on September 27, the heads of Philly drinkers are bobbing in approval. At the same time, Philly chefs are proving great cider can be paired with a huge range of dishes, from the baroque to the straightforward. “At Sbraga (440 S. Broad St., 215-735-1913; sbragadining.com), we offer a French cider, [the 2012 Etienne Dupont from Normandy], which is great by itself, but I also use it in a pairing with our 28-day dry-aged pork chop,” explains Ben Fileccia, director of operations at Sbraga Dining. “It’s a killer combo.” Imagine the classic partnership of pork and apples lifted to the stratosphere, and you’re getting close. Other local restaurants are even incorporating ciders into cocktails, like Growlers’ (736 S. Eighth St., 267519-3242; growlersbar.com) Lemonade, a mix of Pallini Lemoncello, Peychaud’s bitters, and Angry Orchard Cider. The Fat Ham (3131 Walnut St., 215-735-1914; sbragadining.com/fatham) pours a drink called The Fat Apple, which brings together Jim Beam Red Stag Cider, ginger ale, and apple cider. Hard cider’s remarkable harvest will be clearest on display at Pour the Core with more than 75 locally and internationally produced varieties on display, plus seminars, live music, and light bites. An apple a day never hurt, right? PS
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The Pour the Core festival will showcase emerging stars in the new hard-cider firmament. More US restaurants and bars are rediscovering the virtues of this stiff drink, which had disappeared for too long from the American diet, while flourishing in France and elsewhere in Europe.
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Perennially fashionable mother-daughter team Joan and EllEn ShEpp sit down at rouge to talk about their favorite dishes and their much-anticiPated new boutique. by marni prichard manko photography by andrew kahl
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and Joan Shepp; tuna tartare; beloved Philly mainstay Rouge on Rittenhouse Square.
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Sitting in a coveted window spot at Rouge overlooking Rittenhouse Square, Joan and Ellen Shepp can’t take a bite of their tuna tartare, sashimi salad, and fish tacos without being the unwitting center of social attention. With an endless stream of Philly’s most influential folks stopping for a quick hello, a hug, or offers of heartfelt well wishes on the opening of their brand-new 9,200-square-foot Joan Shepp boutique on Chestnut Street, the überfashionable pair are clearly a beloved force on Philly’s fashion—and social—scene. Rouge is no different. Since opening in 1998, the diminutive restaurant—known as much for its hefty burgers and attractive bartenders as for its noreservations policy—has hosted the who’s who of Philadelphia plus celebrities like Bradley Cooper, Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, and Mick Jagger. Drop by any time—for a midweek business lunch, Friday happy hour, Sunday brunch—and the tables will be full, martini glasses clinking. For Joan and Ellen, Rouge is a welcome escape from look books and haute couture. Here, on the eve of their new shop’s soft opening, they talk about how, like Rouge, they remain perpetually en vogue. Both Joan Shepp and Rouge have become revered Philadelphia mainstays. Do you have a special kinship? Joan: We’ve been coming here since the Neil Stein days. Rouge is still the place to come for good food. There are eight times the number of restaurants here now than when Rouge first opened, and yet it’s still the place to go. It’s my comfort zone. When you feel comfortable somewhere, you go back to it. Ellen: As Mom said, it’s comfortable, easy, and it’s more than consistent. Rob [Wasserman] is always adding new dishes, and they actually care if you like the new food. This has always been our go-to place, and it’s just gotten finer and finer. Joan: I love the tuna tartare and the seared tuna Niçoise. I try to stay healthy and not eat so much meat. I need food that gives me energy—it gets my mind working. Ellen: I guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I love sushi, and I don’t eat a lot of meat, either. I like food combinations that are different and tasty and not really heavy. My new Rouge favorite is the shrimp spring rolls with Thai sweet chili sauce, but I’ve always loved the soft shell crab with pommes frites, and if I want to eat meat, you, of course, have to eat the burger. I may be a girl who eats light, but I have to have the burger sometimes. You work together all day. Do you often get out for lunch just to relax and enjoy? Ellen: When we travel together for buying trips we do, especially in Paris. That’s one of the reasons why we love Rouge—when we’re here I feel like we’re in Paris. We spend so much continued on page 94
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Ellen and Joan Shepp discuss their new concept store over lunch at Rouge.
“We Spend So much Time in pARiS on ouR buying TRipS, And being heRe AT Rouge ReALLy RemindS uS of ThAT.” —ellen shepp time there on our buying trips, and being here really reminds us of that. Joan: We work together, we eat together: It’s really great. She has children and is always busy, so when we’re away together we get to really spend some quality time. Although sometimes we do sneak out of the store in the middle of the day to grab some food, just the two of us. Ellen: Let me tell you, she is entertaining to travel with. We have a lot of good laughs, and a lot of really great food. We share a room—that’s the advantage of being mother and daughter. She actually has a catalog [of photos] of me sleeping in bed from every year we’ve gone to Paris together. So do you have any foodie secrets? Joan: Don’t sell me out! Ellen: She loves Little Pete’s. She eats it all the time. Joan: They make the most incredible egg, cheese, tomato, and onion on a hoagie roll. There’s just not another place like it late at night. Ellen: [Laughs] She also goes at 4 pm. I like it, but I’m definitely more of a Rouge girl. You create retail magic together, but how about in the kitchen? Joan: We make big family dinners. What we make conTinued fRom pAge 92
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depends on the time and the holiday—if it’s a Jewish holiday, I’ll make the traditional chicken, brisket, potatoes, and veggies. Ellen: Essentially, she cooks and I’ll help. She buys food the same way she buys for the store! She’s always like, “What if someone doesn’t like this, then we’ll need to buy this other thing. What if we have conservative clothes and someone comes in wanting funky?” This is how she thinks. tell me about the new store. how has it evolved from your old space on Walnut Street? Joan: The store is a very unusual space. It’s all white, and it’s got a lot of interesting presentations as you go through. There’s a beautiful garden where you can relax, have a drink, some juice, or a snack. We always serve champagne, wine, iced tea. Ellen: It’s a concept store. All along I’ve been involved in the retail side, and she’s the idea girl, the crystal ball of what’s going to happen in the future. She keeps us fresh. Joan: It’s really the culmination of the experiences we’ve had over the years. New departments, new things, unusual things. We realized we have a little niche—shopping everywhere and trying to bring back things that are not available in every
store. People want to buy things that are special. Besides rouge, what are some of your other favorite dining spots? Joan: Oh, we just love Friday Saturday Sunday for dinner. They are just the most wonderful people, and they make this mushroom soup with Kennett Square mushrooms, cognac, and cream. I have never tasted anything like it. When I go to entertain, that’s what I serve. It’s another restaurant that’s like family. Ellen: Jamie [Lilley]; her husband, Weaver; and their son, Sam, are all great. It’s a family affair over there. Kind of like us. PS
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he films her own stunts, bakes cookies for her three-year-old son, stars in Hollywood blockbusters, and pens cookbooks, but ask Ali Larter how she does it all and she will simply laugh. “Balance is such a joke,” she says. “I have no idea how to balance anything. I just do the best I can each day.” That “best” continues to strengthen the Cherry Hill native’s staying star power. A new TV project, Legends, from the executive producers of Showtime’s Homeland, premiered in mid-August. A new feature film, You’re Not You, about a woman with ALS., hits box offices this fall. And given the chance to share the screen with high-profile names like Game of Thrones’ Sean Bean and Oscar-winner Hilary Swank, Larter is pushing herself with new challenges and career highlights. “I was so excited to work with Hilary Swank,” she says. “She takes on these incredibly difficult roles where the women are so strong, but she’s able to let you see into the vulnerable side of them without making them look weak.” On Legends, Larter’s in charge—she plays Crystal Quest, a strong-willed woman who is a member of the FBI’s Deep Cover Operations Team. And due out next year is The Diabolical, a supernatural horror flick in which she plays Madison, a mother battling against the odds. It’s a juxtaposition not lost on her. “I liked the idea of tapping into my maternal side [to play Madison] before going off to play Crystal on Legends,” she says. “Crystal’s not married, she has no children, and she’s chosen her career over the path of being a mother.” Though Larter, 38, has had quite the career, maternity might be her favorite role yet. For her, nothing takes precedence, whether it’s her LA family, which includes her son, Theodore (“Teddy”), and her husband, actor Hayes MacArthur, or her tri-state–area family, which includes her mom and dad, now living in the Lehigh Valley. “Being a mom, a daughter, a best friend, and a wife... all
those things make life worthwhile,” she explains. It’s part of the reason she returns to the Philly area a few times each year, mostly for holidays, and even visits the Jersey Shore when she can, taking time to relax in Long Beach Island, Stone Harbor, or Margate, where her parents met. “It’s so nice to have a chance to get back to your roots,” she says, wistfully. “Hearing everybody’s accents makes me feel at home—and hearing how everybody’s kids are and what’s happening in their lives is really the gem of coming home.” Larter, whose first job was checking coats at Cherry Hill’s Caffe Aldo Lamberti, says a bonus is the local cuisine: “Few people know what it tastes like to have a really, really good hoagie.” It only makes sense that food is a highlight of her homecomings with her own burgeoning culinary career, beginning with the September release of her first cookbook, Kitchen Revelry: A Year of Festive Menus from My Home to Yours. The book is a year’s worth of entertaining ideas and recipes, and she says writing it required an enormous amount of self-discipline—in more ways than one. “When I was creating the cookbook, me and my girlfriend Tracy [Zahoryin], who I developed it with, laughed because we’d be testing and testing recipes, and then we would have to stop for 10 days and cleanse because we were gaining so much weight. Then we’d start testing again and then stop again.” The book was inspired by Larter’s love of cooking, which she calls her “true passion,” as well as family recipes, such as her mom’s down-under apple pie with a cheddar cheese crust or the “chocolate delight” her great grandmother “Nanny Margaret” used to make. “You serve it with unsweetened whipped cream, which is one of my most favorite things. No need for the joke there,” she says with a laugh. She’s referring to the famous whipped cream bikini she wore in 1999’s Varsity Blues, the movie that established her as an actress (and sex symbol). But a breakout TV role— single mom Niki Sanders on NBC cult favorite Heroes—helped establish her as a growing actor complete with superpowers. “The first season of Heroes had this incredible
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impact on people,” she says. “I loved the idea of being able to go inside myself and kind of believe there was going to be an answer to some of these greater questions.” According to reports, the show is returning in 2015 as a 13-episode miniseries called Heroes: Reborn with new characters, though NBC brass has not ruled out cameos by previous cast members. Larter is close-lipped, but she says serious projects along the lines of Heroes and her silver-screen work interest her more now than comedies. “I love getting to tap into the emotional underbelly of people and why they do the things they do,” she says. She admits, though, that she prefers TV to the big screen because the hours allow more time to focus on family and her budding cooking career, including early-morning baking sessions with her son. “I love going to set,” she explains. “When I’m there, I’m there and I’m present. But as a working mom, I arrive on time, and the second I wrap I am out of my trailer and on my way home to Teddy. He’s my little sous chef.” With a cooking show in development, Larter is working to combine her passions and is constantly posting recipes to her website (kitchenrevelry.com) and social media. She and MacArthur, her husband of five years, met on the set of National Lampoon’s Homo Erectus, of all places, but they’ve managed to preserve a strong foundation at home despite their on-camera work. “We don’t have traditional careers in the sense that we go to 9-to-5 jobs everyday,” she explains. “So we’re really lucky we get to spend a lot of time together parenting our son. It’s such a huge part of our lives, and I feel so lucky to be sharing this adventure with him.” Amidst all of her success, Larter doesn’t think of herself as a superstar and credits her family, particularly her dad, with keeping her grounded. That sense of purpose has led her to work with charities such as Art of Elysium, a nonprofit that helps hospitalized children. “My dad has always reminded me of how lucky I am to do this, and I completely feel that way,” she reflects. “I get to do what I love and have this career—I’m always pinching myself.” PS
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Albert and PeArl NiPoN dressed some of the most famous women in the world during their clothing line’s heyday. after decades out of the fashion spotlight, the lifelong philadelphians sit down to talk about the art of clothing design, visiting the white house, and a commitment to family that has been the foundation of their 60-plusyear marriage. by eve ziebart photography by mark hartman
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he had the figure; he ran the numbers. She set the style; he worked the schmooze. And, as is quickly obvious, she’s a firecracker, and he’s the fuse. Together, Pearl and Albert Nipon built a $60 million international designer label that in its heyday dressed the wellknown, the well-heeled, and the well-publicized ladies (first and second) of the White House. But when they walked away from the fashion whirl in the mid-’80s, they still had what they valued most: their family and friends, and Philadelphia. “We are born and bred,” says Pearl. “We never wanted to live anywhere else. We had a world of acquaintances, and a world of friends, but our closest friends from our young days are still our best friends today. Our kids, our friends’ kids, and their kids, are all so close. I look back and think how exciting our lives were then—traveling and entertaining. All the designers in New York knew one another, but here we are, with our children and our grandchildren, and I think how enjoyable our life is now.” Glamorous, gregarious, and indefatigable, Pearl and Albert Nipon were everywhere. Stylish advertising
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Though they always preferred Philadelphia to New York, Albert and Pearl Nipon were runway show fixtures throughout the 1970s and ’80s.
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wear over it. Pearl, who’d been sewing her own clothes since she was 6 or 7, found the outfits uncomfortable and unflattering, so she crafted dresses that had bows and details and some flair. That launched the Nipons’ first fashion line, Ma Mère—French for “my mother”—a collection of pretty, empire-waisted dresses that still pop up on vintage-wear websites.
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y the ’70s, with maternity wear in decline, executives at Saks Fifth Avenue suggested Pearl try her hand(s) at coming up with some “real” dresses. Saks would carry the new lines, and Bonwit Teller agreed to carry the designs. It was a truly a Cinderella business story: Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Barbara Walters, Barbra Streisand, Ivana Trump, Mary Tyler Moore, and Lauren Bacall all started sporting the new Ma Mère looks. Reagan even had Pearl deliver a whole season’s designs to the White House for perusal while Pearl and her assistant bounced on the famous bed in the Lincoln bedroom. “We were running through the factory [on North Broad] yelling, ‘They like it!’ ” she remembers fondly. The label became known for its details—faggoting, tucking, pleating, and a Chanel-like love of bows, cuffs, and collars. Reviews of Nipon fashion shows routinely used such adjectives as “elegant” and “feminine.” But it wasn’t just the look—it was the feel and the fit. Though the Nipons had workroom models with perfect figures, Pearl made sure their dresses would fit any form. “After we saw the designs on our models, I tried every one of them on myself,” says Pearl. “The alterations were made on me. I was the customer.” “We were sticklers for quality,” Albert adds. “At one point, we were the biggest user of Italian fabrics in the industry.” Pearl even earned a nickname among the Italians, who called her “The White Tornado.” And though naming the brand after Albert seemed instep with the high-fashion sensibilities of the time, Pearl recalls a different reasoning for letting her husband become the face of the brand, even if she was its hands. “My mother told me to,” she explains. “She said, ‘Let him be the head, and you be the neck—because the neck can make the head move any way it wants.’” While working together so closely can put stress on any partnership, the couple—whose 60-year romance seems like something out of a storybook or feature film—have never felt the strain. Pearl even recalls the first time she laid eyes on him—on summer holiday in Atlantic City. “He had the body of an Adonis,” she says. She wasn’t alone in her appreciation: When she asked who he was, she was told he was “Boom-Boom” Nipon—“Boomie” for short. Boomie had played semipro football with the old Camden Zuni Indians, boxed in the Army, and wrestled at Temple. “He was such a stud,” son Larry jokes.
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“We Were sticklers for quality. at one point, We Were the biggest user of italian fabrics in the industry.”
photos with headlines like, “And the Albert Nipons were there,” showcased them at the Italian Market, alongside members of the Pennsylvania Ballet, in white tie and tails at the theater (with stable models Beverly Johnson and Carol Alt), on the ball field at the Vet with the entire Phillies roster (featuring Pete Rose and a towel-clad Mike Schmidt) and again in the team’s locker room (with Schmidt again wearing nothing but a towel). They built their campaigns, Pearl points out, around the city they love. Yet, family always came before fashion. “Family values were the most important thing to them, and that was handed down to all of us,” their son Larry remembers. “Every morning, we had breakfast as a family, and every night, we sat down to dinner together, without fail. It was an unspoken law.” Even when they were working at their Manhattan office, Pearl remembers how she and Albert “would race out of the showroom on Thursday afternoons, yelling, ‘We have a wrestling match to get to!’” Albert nods. “Never missed one dinner,” he says. Fittingly, the whole business began in the family way: In the early 1950s, when Pearl was pregnant with Larry (the first of four), the most popular style of maternity wear was a bland skirt with an elasticized cutout to accommodate a woman’s expanding abdomen with a smock-like shirt to
“After we sAw the designs on our models, i tried every one of them on myself.the AlterAtions were mAde on me. i wAs the customer.” —pearl nipon
“My mother told me to let him be the head, and me be the neck—because the neck can make the head move any way it wants,” Pearl says.
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The Nipons in the locker room with the entire roster of the Philadelphia Phillies.
And Pearl immediately set her cap—and, as it happens, her pearls—for Boomie. She took the initiative, asking him out on a date even though he was already seeing someone else. She settled for one of his friends, but when the two couples were out one night, she asked Albert to dance. He capitulated. As they walked toward the dance floor, they passed a swimming pool, and Pearl mentioned that, aside from in the movies, she had never seen anyone actually thrown into a pool. He picked her up, she ordered him to put her down, and he did. But after teasing him for backing down, she found herself at the bottom of the pool—a movie script brought to “wonderful life” but with a somewhat-disastrous consequence. “My pearls broke and floated away,” she says, and she had to lie to her parents about having been caught in a thunderstorm. Eventually the story got around, but the two became sweethearts quickly. When her birthday approached a few weeks later, Albert asked what present she’d like. Her
response? An engagement ring. They were married within two months. Today, Pearl and Albert are in their mid-80s though they appear to be far younger, thanks to a commitment to exercise, including the tai chi Pearl does early every morning. Albert limps slightly in the aftermath of a pair of nasty falls, and he has to use a cane now. But he makes it seem dandyish. And though they sold their label in 1988 (the brand now belongs to the Jones Group Inc. of New York), they remained busy, renovating their homes, traveling, and maintaining a presence on the social scene. They now live in The Residences at the Ritz-Carlton (owned by their developer son-in-law Craig Spencer and daughter B.J.), surrounded by antique Japanese netsukes, leather-bound and gold-embossed books, highfashion photography—including a pair of vertical triptychs of the two of them inscribed by Andy Warhol—and walls of windows filled with unmatched views of Center City. In perfect
keeping with their refined yet bawdy sense of humor, they joke that their home faces William Penn’s backside. “We’re enjoying each others’ company,” says Albert. Pearl, who’d once considered becoming a lawyer, began auditing classes at Penn, mostly in English literature and European history but also bioethics. “I tell Albert I don’t know how I had time to work,” she says. “I’m constantly busy with something.” Of late, her time has been occupied with planning a family expedition of 21 Nipons— including children, grandchildren, in-laws, and more—to Israel, a trip that Larry says had long been his parents’ dream. The proud grandparents speak fondly of the bar mitzvah of their grandson Will in a small Sephardic synagogue on the West Bank. But while they have left the fashion world behind, it hasn’t entirely left them. “People still stop me on the street and say, ‘I loved that dress,’” says Pearl. Albert nods. “They had life in them,” he says. No surprise there. PS
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Confetti petal print satin shell ($995) and skirt ($1,495), Monique Lhuillier. Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neiman marcus.com. Gloves, Emporio Armani ($295). armani.com. Handbag, Giorgio Armani ($2,095). Boyd’s, 1818 Chestnut St., 215-564-9000; boydsphila.com. Burgundy leather loafers, Tod’s ($795). Nordstrom, Cherry Hill Mall, 856-773-5600; nordstrom.com
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Fluid Master Primer ($57), Luminous Silk Foundation in #6.5 ($62), Fluid Sheer in #2 ($62), and Lip Maestro in Ecstasy ($33). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-354-0500; giorgioarmani beauty-usa.com Smashbox Halo Highlighting Wand in Pearl ($32) and Limitless Liquid Liner Pen in Black ($22). Sephora, King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-8888; smashbox.com. Yves Saint Laurent Touche Éclat in #3 ($41). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-354-0500; yslbeautyus.com. Bumble and bumble Thickening Hairspray ($28). bumbleandbumble.com. Oribe Texturizing Spray ($42). Nordstrom, King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-6111; oribe.com
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Windowpane plaid coat, Yigal AzrouĂŤl ($2,200). Nordstrom, Cherry Hill Mall, 856-773-5600; nordstrom.com. Black wool turtleneck, Salvatore Ferragamo ($1,490). King of Prussia Mall, 610-491-6810; ferragamo.com
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Cardinal houndstooth plaid and guipure jacket ($3,890) and skirt ($2,390), Oscar de la Renta. Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com opposite page, on brittany:
Coat ($3,875) and shoulder bag ($3,795), Versace. versace.com. Matte tights, Falke ($59). Coeur, 132 S. 17th St., 215-972-0373; falke.com. Burgundy leather loafers, Todâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ($795). Nordstrom, Cherry Hill Mall, 856-773-5600; nordstrom.com on ryan: Shirt ($550) and trousers ($890), Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-7601; ysl.com. Cambridge wing ox, Cole Haan ($258). 1600 Walnut St., 215-985-5801; colehaan.com Hair by Rob Talty at The Magnet Agency using Bumble and Bumble Makeup by Steeve Daviault for Linknyla.com Models: Brittany Burke/Factor Women McKenna at Ford Ryan Young/LA Models
The Price of ivory With the ever-expanding worldwide market for illegal luxury goods, African elephants are being hunted to extinction for their valuable tusks. Here, Chelsea Clinton shares her passion for these exceptional animals, and the Clinton Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to save them. by elizAbetH e. tHorp
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Chelsea Clinton photographing wild elephants during a 2013 trip to Africa. Elephants form deep emotional bonds with family members that may rival our own.
While working to protect elephants in Garamba National Park in the DRC, park rangers show a tusk they confiscated.
Tusks and governmentissued weapons for fighting poachers seized in Chad’s Zakouma National Park. In the last decade, 90 percent of the park’s elephants have been poached.
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not only for the countries that are affected but for all of us to stop poaching. I think people will be very interested to know that poaching has direct links to terrorism and Al Qaeda in North Africa. There’s irrefutable evidence that Al Qaeda in North Africa, the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Janjaweed from Sudan who are coming into Uganda and the DRC are all engaged in poaching, because ivory is an easily accessible commodity to them. It’s become a lubricant that continually greases the wheels for the shipment of drugs, guns, and people. I don’t think many people realize the brutality involved when elephants are killed for ivory. One misconception is that taking off the tusk is like extracting a tooth. Elephants cannot live without their tusks; they are absolutely crucial to their survival. What happens with the ivory and the market after the elephants are killed? The tusks are removed and then trekked out to a port. In East Africa, a lot of ivory flows out of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Mombasa, and other ports up and down the Kenyan coast, and it largely goes to Asia. China, by far, is the biggest market; Vietnam and Thailand are also significant markets. The vast majority [of ivory] is transported in tusk form. When it gets to China, the tusks are then cut down and made into commodities and luxury goods— whether it be ivory Buddhas, chopsticks, hair clips, or the handles of a luxury handbag. Why the high demand for ivory in Asia? In China, historically, ivory has been synonymous with ascension into the middle class and prosperity. One of the challenges along the continuum with trying to stop the demand is to find replacement products—so that ivory is no longer synonymous with rising affluence, but that, say, a Louis Vuitton handbag could be. When you went to Africa this past summer, what did you learn from being on the ground? We went where there are indigenous elephant populations— from Malawi up to Tanzania. In Tanzania we were in Tarangire National Park; it was amazing not only to see the elephants in all of their magnificence but to see the families, to understand on a deeper level why it’s so important that the matriarchs—which are increasingly the ones that are killed because they’re the oldest and have the biggest tusks—not be slaughtered. Without the guidance of those older figures, it’s hard for younger families to survive. And the park rangers are in such peril protecting the older elephants. Yes. More than a thousand rangers have been killed over the last decade protecting elephants and other wildlife. They feel called to this work for the elephants’ sake, but also recognize this is important to their country’s future. Why do you think elephants mean so much to you and your mother? The first elephants that I saw were in the Little Rock Zoo
when I was a little girl. What I felt then was just magnified profoundly when I went with my mom to Africa as a teenager. It is this sense of a family, ultimately—the family unit of elephants and the affection and the commitment to their families and to the other elephant families in the area. Also, elephants are so crucial to the ecosystem. They’re sort of the honeybees of the African savannah or their forest environment. Can you share any progress reports? Judith McHale—who worked for my mom in the State Department, liaising on conservation efforts there—is chairing the President’s Advisory Council on Wildlife Trafficking. We fully support everything the Obama administration has done and strongly support an ivory ban here at home. We think that’s a critical move for the United States to make—not only for our own moral standing, but also because there is no argument for ivory being indispensable. There are very good substitute materials—whether it’s for a piano or a musical pick, or any of the utilitarian uses of ivory—so we have been deeply enthusiastic about the commission’s work. I understand you’re planning on doing something during Fashion Week? Most of the major luxury goods houses don’t use ivory. The challenge is: How do we help their products become substitutions for ivory, in East Asia in particular? Something like a Louis Vuitton bag or an Hermès scarf or a Donna Karan dress? How can those become the same types of status symbols that ivory historically has been? Also, how can we work with the fashion industry here in the US to raise awareness about this issue so that American consumers become aware of why you should never buy ivory? How can someone who is reading this help? One, don’t buy ivory, which sounds self-evident, but it isn’t. You’ll see stores that still sell ivory, because there is no carbon-dating equivalent for ivory. It’s impossible to assess its age, so a lot of new ivory gets laundered through antiques stores. The second thing is to support organizations that are really making a difference in this fight—whether that’s big organizations like the Wildlife Conservation Society, which has the most extensive efforts throughout Africa, or more localized organizations like the African Wildlife Foundation, which is helping to provide economic opportunities to many of the vulnerable communities around parks, often through eco-tourism programs. There’s such a range of organizations doing tremendous work that are part of our CGI commitment, yet even more work could be done if there were even more resources to do it. Also, use your voice to help educate others about why this issue is so important, particularly given the number of misconceptions around ivory. I think that’s really where young people can help play a big role, using their voices offline and online, because a lot of people just don’t know what a tragedy elephant poaching really is, not just for the elephants but for the most affected communities. Ultimately, we all bear responsibility. PS
Save the elephantS Be active in the Battle to stop elephant poaching.
“Each day, it is estimated that 96 elephants are brutally killed in Africa for their ivory,” says Cristián Samper, president and CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society. “Only a global movement will end the slaughter and help to ensure the survival of these magnificent animals. The Clinton Foundation is an important part of this movement. Secretary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton have used their leadership to bring attention to the threat facing Africa’s elephants and to help gather partners across the globe to join together in this fight. We are working on all fronts to stop the killing and to stop the trafficking and demand for ivory.” to learn more aBout this crisis and to make a donation, visit:
african Wildlife Foundation awf.org clinton Foundation’s partnership to save africa’s elephants clintonfoundation.org conservation international conservation.org international Fund for animal Welfare: ifaw.org nature conservancy nature.org Wildlife conservation society wcs.org World Wildlife Fund worldwildlife.org
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MAIN LINe styLe An Introduction Main Line chic personified—easy luxury, suburban affluence, and fashion at the crossroads of classic and contemporary.
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From the grandeur oF ardrossan to playing spectator at the devon horse show, the main line’s past is still very much a part oF its present, epitomized by the area’s singular style. by sarah jordan
Traffic is inching along Lancaster Avenue in typical stop-and-start fashion, and I’m late to meet Joan Mackie, socialite and niece of philanthropist Helen Hope Montgomery Scott. When I arrive at Ardrossan, the last of the great Main Line estates, she is unflappably gracious about my delay. Mackie, 70, strikes a classic silhouette in a chic sheath dress as we sit in her grandparents’ home, but even she continued on PAGe 116
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MAIN LINe styLe An Introduction “although the sporty look of the Main line woMan May have switched froM tennis clothes to yoga pants, there’s a specific relaxed look.” —joan mackie
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Lilly Pulitzer’s colorful prints and leisure aesthetic informed the Main Line’s style even before the brand moved its headquarters here in the 1990s. below: To go along with its horse show each May, Devon hosts a carnival that is the picture of relaxed suburbia.
can appreciate how bad traffic has become. She tells me a story of her friend’s grandfather, who would ride his horse from his estate to the Main Line train station, dismount, and then command the horse to return, solo, back to its stable. These days, it’s hard to imagine spying an unmanned horse trotting down Lancaster Avenue among the crush of Range Rovers, BMWs, and Audis, but in the last century, the Main Line was synonymous with country life and grand estates surrounded by huge acreage. Originally conceived by the Pennsylvania Railroad as a summer resort area, the Main Line lacked the charms of either the sea or mountains to make that idea work. Instead, it became home to the affluent who, beginning in the late 1800s, built grand year-round homes along the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Clothiers, Strawbridges, Montgomerys, Pews, Biddles, Dorrances: These are some of the family names that conjure up aristocratic images of tennis matches at the Merion Cricket Club, golf at Gulph Mills Golf Club, garden and bridge clubs. It was country life among the socially established, built on foundations of secure wealth, limited social circles, and beautiful manners. The locals never missed the Radnor Hunt nor the Devon Horse Show, ice skating at Ardmore’s Philadelphia Skating Club, or sending the next generation to Tuesday dancing classes at Merion Cricket Club to prep them for the Christmastime Assembly and charity balls.
Though Ardrossan remains frozen in time, the rest of the Main Line has roared forward into the modern era with its inexorable development of open spaces, its influx of new families of every stripe, its craft beer joints, pilates, and yoga studios, and its artisanal fair-trade coffee roasters. Given so much change, it’s only natural that the Main Line’s quintessential style—colorful, conservative, and the picture of preppy—would have followed suit. “Our lifestyle used to be more ‘country’ on the Main Line—and sporty,” describes Mackie. “We’d get dressed in our tennis clothes and wear them all day. Women dress better now.” Former husband and wife Chris and Tory Burch figured significantly in the Main Line look then and now. In the 1970s, Chris and his brother Robert—native Main Line boys—sold preppy Eagle’s Eye cable sweaters. Initially, they peddled their woolen wares to coeds around continued on PAGe 118
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MAIN LINE styLE An Introduction Since 1896, the Devon Horse Show has captivated audiences with dignity and class befitting the Main Line each summer.
Main Line native Tory Burch’s effortless style epitomizes the contemporary Main Line aesthetic.
conTinued from PAGe 116 the Main Line out of their station wagon before opening up a a network of stores nationwide. Tory is no stranger to the suburbs: The Valley Forge native’s eponymous boho-chic brand is the uniform of Main Line ladies, not to mention a multimillion-dollar powerhouse with global appeal. But long before Tory, there was Lilly—Pulitzer, that is—a brand that has embodied suburban style for more than 50 years. “When Lilly started her company in 1959 in Palm Beach, it was with the idea of using wild prints to hide juice stains,” says Janie Schoenborn, vice president of creative communications for Lilly Pulitzer. “As her style became a trend, everyone who came to visit Palm Beach brought a little Lilly home with them, and the resort wear started popping up all over the US.” Pulitzer’s Bryn Mawr boutique was among the first set of stores to open in the mid-60s, thanks to her many Main Line friends. The label’s link to the suburbs was further cemented when two Main Liners bought the brand and moved the headquarters here in the ’90s as generations of women traded those tennis whites for Lilly’s trademark pink-and-green prints. “Those memories of grandmothers, mothers, and daughters wearing their
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Lilly to parties has created a bond with the brand that is tightly tied to our area,” says Schoenborn. A sense of a time past is clear as we stroll through the comfortably appointed, elegant rooms of Ardrossan. It was an era of privilege, social ease, and high-spirited house parties—there were no restaurants to speak of—where old friends would stay overnight in comfy guest rooms. That wellheeled sensibility was captured in the 1940 film, The Philadelphia Story. The Katharine Hepburn character was loosely inspired by Helen Hope Montgomery Scott and set at the family estate in Villanova. Mackie says, “Katharine Hepburn wasn’t a thing like my Aunt Hopey. Hepburn was rather brittle. My aunt was warm, fun, and loved a good dirty joke.” Very Main Line. Those generations established an unspoken code of doing things a certain way, but it was a way of life that was unsustainable into the modern era. Massive homes required too much money to keep up. The land surrounding these mansions was sold off and developed, providing prime real estate for new homes. People flocked to the area, encouraged by the opening of the convenient Blue Route, 1-476. Social transience put an end to the rigid social hierarchy.
And as social codes evolved, so, too, did Main Line style. Leisure pursuits had dictated the look. Now Main Liners can buy it without ever having to pick up a jib sheet or riding crop. Even though the signature sporty look of the Main Line woman may have switched from tennis clothes to the latest Lululemon yoga pants, there’s a specific relaxed look. A friend who grew up there describes the look today as “sophisticated bling with a fair amount of status jockeying and label worship.” “Main Line style is more fashion-forward than it was in the ’70s and ’80s, but it’s still inf luenced by classic preppiness,” says Amy Korman, author of Killer WASPs, a mystery due out this fall set in Bryn Mawr. “Neiman Marcus opening in the ’90s, joining Saks in Bala Cynwyd, was pivotal. It brought a more modern sense of glamour to the area.” Much like those generations of Lilly lovers, today’s Main Line moms and daughters are still dressing alike. They may buy the same thing, but they’ll style it differently—this is the Main Line after all. While the men may still be mowing the lawn in old madras pants and a tattered Brooks Brothers polo, don’t expect the real old-timers knocking back Salty Dogs at Gladwyne’s favorite watering hole, The Old Guard House Inn, to be retiring their Nantucket Reds any time soon. So while the afterglow of the WASP heyday stirs nostalgic feelings, the Main Line’s embrace of sensible trends and the riches that come from a diverse community is something that’s even more pleasing. You wouldn’t find a skinny latte with fancy foam art back in the ’80s (especially from your tattooed barista). That’s a change we can all love. PS
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Main Line car aficionados shift into high gear at the worLd-renowned RadnoR Hunt ConCouRs d’ElEganCE. by marni prichard manko Although Malvern’s Radnor Hunt is best known on the Main Line as the long-standing hub of the blueblooded equestrian set, every September the beat of gallops is replaced with the roar of engines as some of the world’s rarest and most coveted collectors’ cars come together for the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance. “My passion has always been horses and horsepower,” says Mike Tillson, chairman and founder of the Radnor Hunt Concours. A Ferrari aficionado, Master of Foxhounds at Radnor Hunt, and former international race car driver, Tillson came up with the idea 18 years ago after working with the renowned Pebble Beach Concours. “I thought, What a wonderful venue Radnor would be for collectors of vintage cars, motorcycles, and carriages. What an excellent event to try to emulate on the East Coast.” The three-day event is part car lover’s dream, part social gathering. Friday is a welcome party barbecue at beneficiary Thorncroft Equestrian Center (a therapeutic program that offers riding for disabled children and adults, including wounded soldiers). Saturday is a 150-car road rally through Chester County horse country, and Saturday evening is the annual black-tie gala. But Sunday is when the automotive splendor shifts into high gear with The 100 Motor Cars of Radnor Hunt, a world-class automotive competition.
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“We have some very, very rare cars,” says Tillson. “Some of these cars are worth quite a few million—and some of the rarest Ferraris are worth upwards of $20 or $30 million. For some, only one, or a handful, were ever built.” Past Best of Show winners include a 1932 Packard 902 Sport Phaeton, 1930 Bentley Speed Six, and a 1939 Bugatti 57SC Roadster. Every year, there’s a themed collector car, or a marque, and this year it’s Classic Chryslers from the ’20s, ’30s, and ’40s. Also competing are Formula One cars, as well as a class called Powered by Ford (think more Shelby Cobra, less Escort). There will also be the usual slew of other classic European and American cars, with sponsors like Maserati, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce showing off vehicles. “You have the accessibility to these cars that you would never get the chance to look at otherwise.” says Tillson. “I once saw a little boy who was just so enamored with this rare Ferrari. I came back five minutes later, and there he was, just sitting behind the wheel and the owner was telling him the story of the car.” That young enthusiast got a rare treat, in apparent violation of the Concours’s strictest rule—no touching. “The owner made an exception just for him—even the judges can’t touch the cars,” Tillson laughs. “At $30 million, it’s probably not a good idea.” September 12–14; radnorconcours.org PS
During September 12-14, thoroughbred automobiles roar through Radnor for the annual Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance. Though many more vehicles apply for admission, only 100 of the elite collector automobiles in the country make the cut to be judged. The rarest cars are worth upwards of $30 million.
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Bryn Mawr is often deemed the heart of the Main Line. That distinction could stem from a geographic reference, being that it’s more-or-less the center point between Main Line bookend towns Bala Cynwyd and Paoli. But in reality, it’s about more than just points on a map. With its tony strip of independently owned shops and restaurants, patrician chicness, and a healthy dose of eponymous community pride (can you say Bryn Mawr Hospital, Bryn Mawr Trust, Bryn Mawr Film Institute, and Bryn Mawr College?), Bryn Mawr is the symbolic capital of the Main Line. “History gives Bryn Mawr its unique flavor—the combination of new and old, of history and modern development,” says Lower Merion commissioner V. Scott Zelov, who’s been running the Bryn Mawr ward for over eight years. “There are more 100-year-old historic structures and institutions in Bryn Mawr than any other town on the Main Line [21 to be exact], but we also have destination shopping, award-winning restaurants, and a superb art house movie theater.” Kathy Bogosian, president of the Bryn Mawr Business Association, seconds Zelov’s sentiment, saying, “Bryn Mawr has an eclectic selection of shops and businesses not found in the malls—and for the most part they’re owned and operated by local people.”
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The shops that dot “Main Street” (Lancaster Avenue) anchor Bryn Mawr’s lifestyle. Walk down Lancaster and within a10-block radius you’ll find enough retail and dining options to satiate even the most demanding denizen. “Bryn Mawr is a walking community,” says David Broida, the mastermind behind the super-successful Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts, a Lower Merion Township–supported summer outdoor concert series. “It’s just like the small towns of the 1890s—what Bryn Mawr residents celebrated 100 years ago is still valued today.”
Behind the Seams While the strong sense of community is undeniable, Bryn Mawr women are also sartorially minded, and most of Bryn Mawr’s best boutiques are within blocks of each other. With its pink filigreed walls and racks full of modernized preppy looks by the likes of Milly, Theory, and Alice & Olivia, Skirt (931 W. Lancaster Ave., 610-520-0222; styleboxbyskirt.com) has been a go-to boutique for Bryn Mawr women in the know. “When you think of Bryn Mawr, you think of a certain elegance,” says owner Maureen Doron. “My typical clients are smart, funny, women who are busy but want to look their continued on pAge 124
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their best.” Skirt is in high-style company with its neighboring boutiques, such as newcomer Ella’s Grove (876 W. Lancaster Ave., 484-380-2051; ellasgrove.com), owned by Boyds’ ex-pat Fran D’Ambrosio, which offers a more eclectic take on fashion, carrying lines like Robert Rodriguez and Calvin Rucker. As a mainstay on the Philly fashion scene for more than 40 years, Knit Wit (905 W. Lancaster Ave., 484-592-0576; knitwitonline.com) never disappoints, with designers such as Alexander Wang, 3.1 Philip Lim, and Haute Hippie. And for those women like Main Liners Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton and Bhavna Shyamalan who just need their couture, Frank Agostino’s eponymous shop (840 W. Lancaster Ave., 610-520-7777; frankagostino.com) has been adorning Bryn Mawr women in hand-sewn creations for years. Continued fRom pAge 122
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On the Move Bryn Mawr isn’t all shopping and eating. There are plenty of other ways to fill the day, including a stop at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute (824 W. Lancaster Ave., 610-527-9898; brynmawrfilm.org); housed in the historic 1926 Bryn Mawr Theater, it hosts art-house and independent films in its beautifully restored space. “Is it our grand atrium’s 100-foot-long skylight, the four state-of-the-art theaters, or our vast selection of new and repertory film programs?” asks BMFI Executive Director Juliet Goodfriend cheekily. The recently expanded and renovated theater, also on the National Register of Historic Places, is a large draw for visitors and locals alike. “We have the largest membership of any art house theater in the country—over 7,000 members,” Goodfriend says. On tap for this fall is “A Celebration of David Lynch,” a retrospective series in conjunction with “David Lynch: The Unified Field,” a new exhibit at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. The capstone of the series will be a visit from David Lynch himself on September 13, joining members for a conversation moderated by film critic Carrie Rickey. And while a night watching David Lynch movies probably would scar the kiddies, there are tons of things in Bryn Mawr that can keep even the most precocious preschoolers engaged. Just featured on the Today show, the Play Café (934 W. Lancaster Ave., 610-525-0776; theplaycafe.com) is a 4,000-squarefoot sanctuary of unbreakability where kids can play in the Lego® loft, take a yoga class, or draw on the wall, all while the parents kick back on the comfy couches and sip La Colombe coffee. Doron is one such parent and says that places like the Play Café exemplify what’s so special about Bryn Mawr. “I have select taste and I want the best,” she says. “The best hairdresser, the best food, the best gifts and toys for my children. It’s all right here.” PS
Block Party Bryn Mawr ushers in fall with its annual neighborhood event. Bryn Mawr has no shortage of community pride, and it’ll be on full display come September 6 at the Fourth Annual Bryn Mawr Day. Thousands are expected to food the square to take in music by Radio Disney, a circus replete with the requisite stilt walkers and aerial acts, a traveling zoo, and food samplings. “Bryn Mawr Day is an important conduit in bridging the historical and contemporary, the old and the young, the institutions and organizations. It brings people together in so many ways,” says Michelle Bogosian, Bryn Mawr Day chairperson. 9 am–2 pm, Lancaster Ave. at Morris Ave.; brynmawrpa.org
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As Dan And Sarah eating embark on their next chapter in life, the couple reflects on their rustic main line dream home. by kathleen nicholson webber
Twenty years ago, Daniel Keating bought an enviable seven-acre property that overlooked the 100-acre Morris Arboretum in Gladwyne, tearing down the existing house and building a Colonial for his wife, Sarah, and their six children. But even then, he dreamed of an addition that reminded him of his trips out West. “I wanted a product that showed the talents of the craftsmen working on it,” says Keating, a third-generation builder and the owner of The Keating Companies, Philadelphia-based real estate developers best known for buildings like The Union League and The Phoenix.
He wanted this new wing to echo the work of architect Peter Bohlin, whose designs include The Barn at Fallingwater outside Pittsburgh and the Apple store on Fifth Avenue in New York. “He creates extraordinary buildings,” says Keating. “He has a passion for the vernacular that is rustic, highly artisanal in outlook.” Bob Henderson, master architect on staff at Keating, began to sketch plans. It would sit on a hill and feature a 20-by-40-foot pool, a guest suite, and a fireplace. After completing a 3-D sketch, he suggested it be fashioned in timber and steel. continued on page 130
A new wing was designed to respect the rustic, vernacular nature of the existing house.
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The onus then fell to architect Alfred Dragani of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to articulate a plan. Keating provided recycled wood he’d purchased from an old barn in Connecticut, and Dragani pieced it together, with sweeping glass expanses helping unite indoors and out. The end product looks as though it belongs in a luxe ski resort. “The world unfolds when you step onto the property,” Keating says. “It’s as if you are at a resort in Montana or Wyoming.”
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Once the addition was complete, the Keatings had Dragani reconstitute the house exterior to match the style of the addition. Keating wanted a more open floor plan, so Dragani took down existing partitions to create space. “A palette of natural and recycled materials was utilized throughout for a rustic, yet modern character,” says Dragani. Rooflines and windows were altered. The exterior would now seem much better connected to the outdoors. “The home now feels like a Frank Lloyd
Wright house,” Henderson says. “It’s part of the land.” Another unlikely meeting paired Keating with interior designer Floss Barber, who joined the expanding team. Barber and her firm did the interior finishes, walls, furnishings, and some art. Keating emphasized that the home had to feel accessible. “We wanted to be able to enjoy all the rooms,” he jokes. Barber began with the dramatic entrance, which includes a monumental staircase. An oversize bronze
bunny purchased at a gallery out West greets incoming visitors; in a humorous twist, both Dan and Sarah wanted to get it as a surprise gift for the other. Barber was forced to play the secret middleman—fielding surreptitious calls from both Dan and Sarah before convincing Dan not to buy it so Sarah could surprise him with it. “Their tastes are really that in sync,” Barber laughs. The rugs are works of art as well—Barber had them custom made through the New Moon Mesa
collection—and she found Spanish colonial antiques at Colonial Frontiers in Tucson. The couple will downsize this fall when they move to The Phoenix to begin a new chapter in life, but they are leaving with happy memories. “The house has been fantastic,” says Keating. “We have raised our children here and used every room.” eva McKendrick, Berkshire hathaway home services, fox & roach realtors, 1149 w. lancaster ave., rosemont 610-527-6400; berkshire hathawayhs.com PS
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THE MAIN LINE ACQUIRES LUXURY RESIDENTIAL HOMES AS THE CITY EXPANDS AND WELCOMES REVAMPED HISTORICAL PROPERTIES. BY JESSICA GREEN EB Realty Management, a community real estate development firm, has sweeping plans to restore the area of North Broad Street, the centerpiece of which is the revitalization of the iconic Divine Lorraine Hotel (699 N. Broad St.). Built in 1894, the hotel was once home to many of Philadelphia’s wealthiest residents. Now, Eric Blumenfeld, founder and principal of EBRM, has invested $31 million in the property and is confident updates will make it a standout. “The Divine Lorraine will change North Broad as well as the city of Philadelphia,” he says. Blumenfield and EBRM have an expected projected completion date of Fall 2015. The site is currently underwritten for a 121-unit apartment complex complete with shops, upscale restaurants, and an event venue on the 10th floor. The ground floor and lower level will hold retail space and restaurants, and according to Christopher Cordaro, executive director of EBRM: “The Divine Lorraine Hotel is an iconic building that is steeped in history. Its redevelopment can and will strengthen the
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community of North Broad. This project will change Philadelphia.” Unused since 1999, the Divine Lorraine will get a full makeover, with the grand exterior the first in a series of restoration projects for the building. Walls will be repaired inside and out, and the frontage of the building will be restored to its original elegance. In the meantime, the neon light atop the once-great hotel has been turned on, becoming a beacon highlighting the Divine Lorraine’s new beginnings. “This is very exciting given that the sign is viewed by a large population in Philadelphia,” says Cordaro. “It signifies to the public that the redevelopment of the Divine Lorraine Hotel is more than a pipe dream. This is a reality.” MainLine reBuild, a residential conversion company, is the creative force behind Narberth Place (200 Price Ave., Narberth; mainlinerebuild. com), a new three-building unit along the Line. The company is known for transforming historic buildings into modern coNtiNued oN PAge 134
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Divine Lorraine Hotel, expected to be completed by the fall of 2015. Sitting at the corner of Broad Street and Fairmount Avenue, the Divine Lorraine rose in 1894 as one of the city’s premier destinations for the nouveau riches. The hotel’s top-floor grand banquet hall, housed major events and had extensive amenities. The hotel restaurant, as it was in its heyday.
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spaces look larger is the right furniture scale and space planning,” says Deniken, who has furnished homes in The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Two Liberty Place, and The Symphony House. “The trend is contemporary and streamlined. We see a need for smaller-scale sectionals that maximize seating in smaller rooms.” Modular pieces such as the ones offered at Unique Interiors give more options—and, thus, flexibility—in how they are used day to day now and throughout the years. An open floor plan poses another dilemma for many who are furnishing a condominium. Suresch proposes using two rugs with similar colors or patterns to divide and conquer. “This allows flexibility for rearranging in the future, and it adds cohesion and simplicity to an open floor plan,” she says. Suresch also suggests using furniture as dividers: “Our eco-friendly Legend Bookcase allows light to pass through your space without blocking off the area and adds a very cool texture to the room.” Whether furnishing a studio condo or redecorating a multilevel townhouse, shoppers are leaning toward timeless pieces that are built to last. “We have definitely experienced a shift in the way people purchase furniture,” Suresch says. “Trends are not just heavily dependent on what people consider stylish, but most recently, what people think will be long-lasting and multifunctional.” PS
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LOVE IS IN THE AIR PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN MARCUS OF FRED MARCUS STUDIO, NEW YORK, NY
PICTURESQUE VENUES, ELEGANT GOWNS, AND ALL THE LITTLE DETAILS TO HELP YOU BEFORE SAYING “I DO.” BY JESSICA GREEN
Philadelphia couple Chelsea Wurzak and Brian Govberg share their first kiss as husband and wife.
As the blistering heat subsides and reveals the freshness of fall, the wedding season begins. For couples tying the knot in the City of Brotherly Love, there are a multitude of stunning settings, gown silhouettes, and floral arrangements to choose from. Whether you are vying for a rustic, outdoor soirée or a lavish ballroom full of romantic elegance, the choices for the Philadelphia bride looking to wed in the city and surrounding areas can be daunting. Let this guide inspire you and help to narrow down all those options. Everything from chic wedding boutiques to historic venues fill these pages, helping every bride-to-be define her style and pick the details to create the perfect backdrop to her special day.
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BRIDAL GUIDE Styles and Settings Gown, Berta Bridal (price on request). The Wedding Factor, 114 N. 21st St., 267-861-0409; theweddingfactor.com BELOW: Bouquet of azaleas, roses, spray roses, astilbe, wax flower with hints of seeded eucalyptus, Beautiful Blooms (price on request). 1016 New Market St., 215-925-9300; beautifulblooms.com
Cescaphe offers five different venue options, including a ballroom.
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“LACE NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE AND IS STILL VERY POPULAR WITH BRIDES WANTING A SOFTER, MORE ROMANTIC FEEL.” —KATHY BADO
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Ring. 18k white gold and five-stone Center of My Universe ring, Natalie K. for Forevermark (price on request). Morton & Rudolph Jewelers, 1900 Marlton Pike E., Cherry Hill, 856-4241101; mortonandrudolph.com
It’s all about the details—both frilly and fanciful—for the bride hoping to capture the romance of her wedding day. She will find everything she desires at the Cescaphe Ballroom (923 N. Second St., 215-238-5750; cescaphe ballroom.com), which recently completed a $1 million renovation. “Cescaphe Event Group is all about romance,” says founder and CEO Joe Volpe, citing five distinct venue options, all possessing amorous elements. “We love creating memories that last a lifetime and leave guests talking about the affair forever.” An outdoor courtyard creates the perfect backdrop for after-ceremony photos while also acting as an ideal location for a cocktail hour. “With three bars inside, an outdoor courtyard, a cathedral ceiling, and gold chandeliers accented with crystals and pearls, the ballroom in Northern Liberties possesses charm and elegance.” And nothing says romance like a gown adorned with lace. “Lace never goes out of style and is still
very popular with brides wanting a softer, more romantic feel,” says Kathy Bado, owner of The Wedding Factor (114 N. 21st St., 267-861-0409; theweddingfactor. com). “I’d say the most romantic dresses are usually fitted in the bodice, long-sleeved with a low front or back framed by lace or lace appliqués.” A choice gown [shown] features a plunging back and lace-framing neckline, showing that this indulgence can work with any look. “Beautiful lace that’s skillfully utilized can transform the most fashion-forward design into a timeless work of art,” Bado says. Lace adornments are also found in bridal accessories, and many Philadelphia brides are opting for a lace headpiece in place of a veil. “I’ve seen a growing popularity in bohemian-styled headpieces, which can be worn across the forehead or higher up, more like a headband,” adds Bado. “They can be soft and flowery, jewel-encrusted, or a combination of both, worn with or without a veil.” PS
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BRIDAL GUIDE Styles and Settings The Please Touch Museum offers a unique setting for contemporaryminded couples.
What’s Old Is New
THE UNIQUE CHARMS OF AN HISTORIC VENUE MAKE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF FUN.
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menus such as a food truck for the cocktail hour or our small plates with mini cocktail pairings.” To reflect the mood of the museum, fitted silhouettes with minimal details add just the right amount of drama says Ivy Kaplan, owner of Lovely Bride (237 Market St., 215-627-1800; lovelybride.com). “A touch of lace and crisp tailoring will truly complete the look.” Kaplan also encourages adding a veil. “Old-world bridal looks are completed by a beautiful cathedral veil with French lace,” she adds. “Nothing says luxury quite like a stunning veil does.” For Kaplan, “the Carol Hannah La Reine Skirt with the Alliette Bustier is a great example of old-world glamor combined with a touch of modernity,” she says. “The impeccable tailoring of the outfit really shows off a woman’s figure while still being demure, and the draping of the dramatic train will make jaws drop when the bride walks down the aisle.” PS
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Hannah (price on request). Lovely Bride, 237 Market St., 215-627-1800; lovelybride.com. RIGHT: Ring, 18k rose gold with diamonds and amethysts, Dabakarov ($2,450) Bernie Robbins Jewelers. 2123 South Eagle Road, Newtown, 215-579-8224; bernierobbins.com BELOW: Fayme sandal in ivory satin and white lace, Jimmy Choo ($995). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com
“THE MUSEUM DEFINITELY OFFERS AN UNPARALLELED BACKDROP FOR A WEDDING.” —KIMBERLY RIFICI
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLIFF MAUTNER (BALLROOM); SUSAN STRIPLING (GOWN); COURTESY OF JIMMY CHOO (SHOE)
Hosting a wedding at an historic venue will always guarantee extraordinary wedding photos, but the Please Touch Museum (4231 Avenue of the Republic, 215-581-3181; pleasetouchmuseum.org) is in a league of its own when it comes to fun photo opps. The celebrated venue, originally home to Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial Exhibition, will appeal to couples seeking European charm in a traditional space. “The museum definitely offers an unparalleled backdrop for a wedding,” says general manager Kimberly Rifici. “Whimsical shots in Alice’s Hall of Doors and Mirrors in ‘Wonderland’ can be rounded out by classic formal photos amidst the Beaux Arts architecture of the building itself, and the fully operating antique Dentzel Carousel makes for fun bridal party shots.” The unique assortment of spaces is heightened by the fairy-tale feel of the party space and fun food options. “Our couples really wow their guests with some of Brûlée Catering’s
BRIDAL GUIDE Styles and Settings “Kristen” Silk Twill Gown, Nicole Miller ($1,400). Lovely Bride,237 Market St., 215-627-1800; lovelybride. com. RIGHT: Fiocco box clutch with Swarovski elements, Christian Louboutin ($2,695). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd; christianlouboutin.com BOTTOM: Cable cushion cuff links, David Yurman ($525). King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-6370; davidyurman.com
Modern Love The Waterfall boasts two elegant minimalist ballrooms that allow for customization down to the last detail.
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A modern bride can find her perfect gown in humble elements and modest styles. Nicole Miller says the perfect foundation for a contemporary dress is “covetable cuts: sophisticated and modern styles that are versatile and effortlessly chic.” Miller’s Kristen gown embodies those elements: “A modern bride is looking for a clean silhouette with a touch of surprise,” says Laura Weathers of Nicole Miller at The Bellevue (200 S. Broad St., 215-5465007; nicolemiller.com). “The Kristen gown is the perfect option as it stays true to the traditional shape but gives that element of surprise with the silk twill fabric.” Fabrics such as stretch crepe de chine and beading let the bride show some of her personality. Many modern brides tend to forgo the veil, so adding a headpiece is another subtle way to add style to a simple dress. “Something that has been extremely popular is the tied headband,” adds Weathers. “We have seen many a bride looking for a touch of sparkle in her hair,
especially if she chooses not to wear a veil during her nuptials.” A venue with a sleek ballroom is the go-to choice for a bride and groom planning a simple yet unforgettable evening. The Waterfall (3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware, 302-792-2600; waterfallbanquets.com), located just outside the city in Delaware, boasts two elegant spaces. “We have two completely remodeled ballrooms with a capacity of 325 for the Cascade Ballroom and 450 for our Grand Ballroom,” says General Manager David Furst. “Both ballrooms are finished with customizable lighting as well as handmade marble dance floors.” A modern couple also looks for simplicity when it comes to the details, and Waterfall’s all-inclusive wedding packages make decisions easy. “Our service includes white glove staff, a bridal attendant, one server for every 15 guests, a valet service, and more,” Furst says. PS
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TRADITION REIGNS SUPREME FOR BRIDES WHO WISH TO CAPTURE THE PAST FOR THEIR WEDDING DAY. From sit-down dinners to orchestrated ceremonies, weddings are all about tradition for the classic bride. The gown, too, embodies tradition, whether it’s a customary A-line or a classic ball gown. “The full A-line is such a classic silhouette,” says Ann Marie Phillips, head bridal consultant at The Wedding Pavilion at Van Cleve (68 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, 610-647-5085; vanclevecollection. com). “And ball gowns are also making a big comeback. Gowns with clean lines and a natural waists are always popular for the classic bride.” Tradition shines in the details, too, with delicate fabrics and sparkling accessories. “Lace and satin are always timeless and straps, especially a cap sleeve and some tonal beading, can add a hint of elegance,” says Phillips. Though, the most traditional aspect of a wedding look is the veil. “An embellished sash and a cathedral veil with lace can be the perfect compliments to a classic gown.” For the traditional bride, a venue like The Rittenhouse (210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., 215-546-9000; rittenhousehotel.com) is the perfect
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choice. With its newly updated ballrooms, the Center City hotel offers countless amenities. “From the expansive ballroom to the charming Mary Cassatt Tea Room, The Rittenhouse offers a variety of beautiful spaces to accommodate every celebration,” says Kathy Slater, director of sales and marketing. “And now that the hotel is nearing the completion of a multimillion-dollar revitalization, brides and grooms have even more offerings to choose from.” For those couples vying for the perfect photo, The Rittenhouse offers a beautiful view of Philadelphia’s iconic square. “Rittenhouse Square is the ideal spot for photos,” says Director of Catering Lori Maslowski. “For inclement weather, we have the Grand Staircase, Cassatt Gardens, or Library for other great photo opportunities.” Catering is provided by Lacroix: “Our in-house pastry department is run by pastry chef Tova du Plessis, who can reproduce any wedding cake from a photo,” adds Maslowski. “This past June, we had a five-foot tall cake— taller than du Plessis herself.” PS
“THE FULL A-LINE IS SUCH A CLASSIC SILHOUETTE.”
—ANN MARIE PHILLIPS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW BONACCI (TUXEDO); BAIADA PHOTOGRAPHY (RITTENHOUSE); MICHELE LAURITA (GOWN)
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Fit and flare gown, CB Couture ($2,810). The Wedding Pavilion at Van Cleve, 68 E. Lancaster Ave., Paoli, 610-647-5085; vanclevecollection.com. BELOW LEFT: 18k yellow gold Bracelet with diamonds and citrine, Gary Mann Jewelers, ($7,000). 4349 Main St., Manayunk, 215-482-7051; garymannjewelry.com. BELOW: Tuxedo, Commonwealth Proper ($3,150). 1839 Chestnut St., 267-319-1741; commonwealthproper.com
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REHEARSAL DINNERS SET THE TONE FOR FESTIVITIES TO FOLLOW. PHILLy RESTAURANTS ARE gETTINg cREATIVE. by michelle mass An unforgettable wedding weekend often begins the night before the wedding at the rehearsal dinner, where family and close friends gather to begin the festivities. But as Philadelphia couples continue to find fun ways to host personalized, intimate affairs prior to the traditional exchanges of vows, one thing seems to be changing: the dinner. ÒRehearsal dinners have evolved from formal sit-downs with speeches to a social atmosphere to catch up with family and friends,Ó says Gary T. Abramson, director of events and catering at The Water Works Restaurant and Lounge (640 Water Works Dr., 215-236-9000; thewaterworksrestaurant.com), a Philadelphia landmark that offers breathtaking views of the city skyline. ÒCocktails and [food] stations have become more popular, allowing people to mingle.Ó One of the most popular menu options offers a home town twist: The All About Philly station includes chicken or beef cheesesteaks on pretzel rolls, ÒRocky Balboa roast beef sandwiches,Ó pretzel bites, and more. Other favorites are the mashed potato bar and the bananas Foster station. Lisa Strickland, social catering manager of Sofitel Philadelphia (120 S. 17th St., 215-569-8300; sofitel.com), says that couples are moving
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“when there’s no sitting, people are forced to mingle. guests feel more comfortable getting acquainted in a relaxed setting.” —cassie hines
away from traditional seated meals because they may too closely mimic the wedding reception. And the options are endless at the Sofitel. “We don’t have any set menus for rehearsal dinners—we listen to what the guests want and design a custom menu around that,” says Strickland. “Stations allow people to move around more, there doesn’t need to be assigned seating, and it is just a more relaxed feel that encourages interaction.” Cassie Hines, event coordinator at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse (111 S. 17th St., 215-563-4810; davios.com/phil), says this is a great way to get people acquainted before the wedding. “When there is no sitting, people are forced to meet and mingle,” she says. Davio’s regularly hosts cocktail parties in lieu of dinners, offering a mix of a heavily butlered affair with several food stations within finely appointed private-party spaces. At the same time, entertainment and activities liven up rehearsal gatherings. “Live music and a photo booth are fun. People love them,” says Anny Deirmenjian Deese, director of public relations and marketing at Davio’s. Deese adds that jazz bands, solo guitarists, and strolling violinists are nice alternatives to cover bands or DJs. At Harry’s Savoy Grill & Ballroom (2020 Naamans Road, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-475-3000; harryshospitalitygroup.com), rehearsal dinners with a focus on libations are an emerging trend. “A sangria or margarita bar is a nice option. It’s fun but simple,” says Jenna Jackson, special events coordinator at Harry’s. “These are refreshing and crowd pleasing, particularly at night in our courtyard, where many of our rehearsal dinners book.” These themed cocktail bars are often complemented by manned, buffetstyle spreads. “Guests are opting for action stations—a table with an attendant set up to cook, carve, or assemble the made-to-order items for each guest,” she says. “They usually start with an hour of open bar with drinks and hors d’oeuvres.” No matter how the bride and groom choose to host their rehearsal dinner, Hines explains the obvious: “No one wants the night before the wedding to feel like the wedding.” But these new options are giving couples the f lexibility they want, and Abramson says the night can offer a preview of the festivities and get the weekend off to the right start. “Your rehearsal dinner should be the official kickoff to your wedding celebration,” he says. “It sets the mood for what is to come.” PS
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With a multitude of styles, silhouettes, and even colors to choose from, finding the perfect wedding dress can be an overwhelming experience. That’s why Philadelphia brides are relying on trunk shows to get a first glimpse of the latest collections and talking with designers to find the best fit. “Finding the dress is the most exciting decision for a bride, and bridal trunk shows are a fantastic way to accomplish [that],” says Ashley Corbett, owner of the Philadelphia Bridal Company (1218 Spruce St., 267-2395443; philadelphiabridalcompany.com), the newly relaunched bridal boutique that kicked things off with a Winnie Couture Fall 2014 trunk show. During these special events, designers show their entire collection for the upcoming season to appointment-holding brides seeking custom measurements, discounts, and consultations with brand representatives or the designers themselves. The Wedding Shoppe (503 W. Lancaster Ave., 610-293-1299; weddingshoppe.com) holds at least one trunk show a year for every bridal collection the store carries, hosting highly requested labels—such as Jenny Packham and Monique Lhuillier—two to three times a year. “[Trunk shows] are a great opportunity to get your questions or concerns answered by the professionals,” says owner Pattie Lamantia. “We also have the ability to borrow in any customer-requested style for them to try. So for the serious buyer, this is a great time to say yes to the dress.” According to Kathy Bado, owner of The Wedding Factor boutique (114 N. 21st St., 267-861-0409; theweddingfactor.com), Philadelphia brides are saying yes to more contemporary styles lately. “We’re seeing more nontraditional dresses—very fitted and with long sleeves,” she says. The boutique has trunk shows ranging from shoes to veils, but its most popular trunk show for Philly brides is Berta Bridal gowns, which usually lasts three days.
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Corbett adds that feminine details are also trending. “Designers are adorning this season’s brides in elegant, romantic lace and flowing satin,” she says. And don’t be surprised to see brides stray from traditional shades of white and cream to not-so-traditional pastels. “This season, there are beautiful, soft hues of pink, pistachio, and aqua,” says Lamantia. At Nicole Miller at the Bellevue (200 S. Broad St., 215-546-5007; nicolemiller.com) adornments and intricate beading are becoming more popular. “Even the brides who express initial disinterest in embellishments put on these gowns and their faces light up,” says Laura Weathers of Nicole Miller. “It is imperative to let go of preconceived thoughts and be open.” The boutique plans one trunk show each season to meet the city’s yearlong demand. With endless trends, specific windows for designers, and special discounts, it’s important to make the most of your time during trunk shows. But Bado suggests being candid about price, the number of dresses you’ve tried on, and whether you plan to buy that day. “Be honest with your consultant if you don’t intend to purchase anything at the show—she’ll be much better able to assist you if she understands your true reason for being there.” Corbett says timing is an essential key for success at a show. “My advice for brides-to-be would be to act early,” she says. “A great place to start would be to research bridal designers you are drawn to, find out which boutiques carry those lines, and reach out to them to see when they are having trunk shows.” Finally, Weathers warns that brides should pay close attention to their entourage. “Each trunk show can be very different. Do not feel that you have to invite your future mother-in-law and all of your bridesmaids. Less is more.” PS
The perfect blend of Philadelphia charm and European chic. The Wedding Shoppe on Lancaster Avenue hosts high-profile trunk shows from brands like Monique Lhuillier.
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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS The Beautiful Blooms team creates stunning, one-of-a-kind floral arrangements and exquisite décor in their NoLibs studio, which houses their bounty of rentable tables, chairs, chuppahs, pedestals and candles. Their personalized approach to creating gorgeous, distinctive décor and extraordinary floral arrangements make Beautiful Blooms THE perfect choice for your special day. Contact us at BeautifulBlooms.com, or 215.925.9300.
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CESCAPHE Cescaphe Event Group is Philadelphia’s premier wedding brand, producing dream weddings at the classically elegant Cescaphe Ballroom and the ultra-modern Tendenza in NoLibs, the breathtaking Atrium at the Curtis Center and stunning Down Town Club near Independence Mall, and Vie, located at 600 North Broad Street. Contact us at Cescaphe.com or 215.238.5750.
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IRINA SIGAL Best of Philly Dressmaker Irina Sigal has over twenty years experience creating custom designs, working with bridal gowns, couture gowns, mother of the bride and evening wear. We flawlessly alter, redesign or embellish the most complex gowns without compromising original construction. We are known for immaculate dressmaking. 2038 Locust Street | Call 215.772.1121 | Visit irinasigal.com
PEN RYN ESTATE The Pen Ryn Estate is a premier Bucks County historic riverfront location for Weddings, Banquets, Meetings and more. Our manicured gardens, grand ballrooms, modern amenities and extensive menu packages provide the perfect setting for your event. For more information, visit www.penrynestate.com
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HILTON PHILADELPHIA CITY AVE The two brand new Garden and Grand Ballrooms at the Hilton Philadelphia City Ave redefine luxury. From stunning decor to delectable cuisine, the Hilton’s impeccable attention to detail will make a lasting impression on your guests and create rich memories that will last a lifetime. Personal Bridal Consultant. European Trained Chefs. Ballrooms to Accommodate 50-1000. Kosher Available. Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue 4200 City Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19131, 215.879.3399
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BRÛLÉE CATERING BY CHEF JEAN-MARIE LACROIX Love of food is our foremost passion. A Brûlée wedding is defined by outstanding cuisine, a refined level of service, impressive style and artful presentation whether your vision takes you to a breezy park, historic landmark, iconic cultural center or beyond. Landmark Locations, Legendary Cuisine Call 215.923.6000 or visit Brulee-Catering.com
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AULETTO CATERERS Auletto Caterers offers the ideal location for your wedding. Situated on Almonesson Lake, Auletto Caterers features gorgeous garden ceremonies, unique wine cellars, and elegant reception rooms. Top quality menus range from champagne brunch to formal sitdown dinners. Family owned and operated since 1945.
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TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB Trump National Golf Club-Philadelphia, can accommodate a full range of events, from your dream wedding to a casual business luncheon or your next corporate event, the staff at Trump National is here to meet and exceed your expectations. 500 West Branch Ave, Pine Hill, NJ 08021 Visit Trumpnationalphiladelphia.com
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WATERFALL CATERING & SPECIAL EVENTS The newly renovated Waterfall is conveniently located near Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties on Philadelphia Pike in Delaware. It is the most accessible catering hall in the region and the most premiere elegant catering facility with two exquisite ballrooms. Come see the brand new grand hallway, blown-glass chandeliers and ceiling décor above the marble flooring. 3416 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE Call (302) 792-2600 | Visit WaterfallBanquets.com
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2014 BENEFIT EXHIBITION Bridgette Mayer Gallery is presenting the 2014 Beneft Exhibition from September 5th to October 4th. Tis exposition features 400 panels completed by 250 artists, with the sale of artwork beneftting BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet. Join us for the opening reception on September 5th from 5-8pm. Please contact the gallery for more information: 215-413-8893 or rsvp@ bridgettemayergallery.com
TRIBUTE DINNER HONORING THE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES September 5, 2014, Lincoln Financial Field, 6:30 pm Proceeds will beneft the breakthrough cancer research fund Individual Tickets $350, Friend Ticket $150 (40 and under) Sponsorship Table Opportunities starting at $5k To attend, contact Jennifer Miller in the Protocol ofce, Institutional Advancement by Aug 25. P. 215-955-9100 or E-mail: events@jeferson.edu
THE SPORTING CLUB AT THE BELLEVUE Te Sporting Club at Te Bellevue is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 80’s style. Your ticket includes an open bar, Philadelphia Style cocktail lounge, silent auction, Best of the Bellevue food tasting, throwback tunes by DJ Looch, photo booth, and all of the big hair you can handle. Tickets are on sale now at 80sbashphilly.eventbrite.com.
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10TH ANNUAL CHEFS DINNER FOR PAWS Monday, September 15th, 2014, 6:00 pm Lincoln Financial Field, SCA Club Level
G-STAR RAW Since our creation in 1989, G-Star’s philosophy has always been, “Just the Product” Afer twenty fve years of constant innovation, G-Star continues to push the boundaries, evolving our core DNA and challenging our designers to investigate new materials, styles and cuts-but always remaining focused on just the product.
Join us for an amazing evening of food, wine, and fundraising for a great cause. More than 50 regional restaurants create a gourmet evening of food, wine, and fun. All proceeds beneft our new Adoption Center and Wellness Clinic in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. For tickets and information visit: www.phillypaws.org/chefsdinner
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On September 18th, Audi FEASTIVAL will transform Penn’s Landing into an amazing evening of spectacular food, chic fashion and incredible performances - to beneft FringeArts. Co-hosted by Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov, and Audrey Claire Taichman, FEASTIVAL will showcase captivating live arts and Philly’s culinary stars including several James Beard Awardees and Top Chefs.
Join us at Te Shops at Liberty Place on Wednesday, September 17th at 7PM as we celebrate 21 years of showcasing the fnest retailers and salons in the Philadelphia area. Enjoy a lavish open-bar cocktail reception, high-energy runway fashion show, dazzling salon presentations, creative student designer displays and a fabulous silent auction. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit us at phashionphest.com or call us at (215)670-4323.
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PHILADELPHIA FASHION WEEK Join us this season as we move Fashion Forward. Philadelphia Fashion Week will bring new & exciting events as we celebrate 12 seasons of stunning red carpet shows and thrilling entertainment. Tis season will be sure to capture your fashion style and bring it forward to the true evolution that is now! Visit: phillyfashionweek.org
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Join the industry’s top stylists and celebrities on October 5th, 2014 from 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM at the 2nd Annual A Night of Wigs & Wishes. Every single day, we at Friends Are By Your Side empower hundreds of women and children who are diagnosed with cancer by granting wishes and providing them with premium quality hair replacement. Join us as we celebrate these courageous individuals and continue to raise awareness throughout our industry. Enjoy premium cocktails, an extravagant sit-down dinner as well as a night of dancing and entertainment by Don’t Call Me Francis, Liv Devine & DJ Mike Galioto. Special guests include, but are not limited to, American recording artist Paula Abdul, Bravo Television host Tabatha Cofey, Cake Boss’ own Mary Sciarrone & the entire cast of Jerseylicious! Purchase your tickets for A Night of Wigs & Wishes by visiting www.wigsandwishes.eventbrite.com or calling (856) 582-6600 sponsors:
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Celebrity stylist Paul labrecque brings his new york sensibilities to PhiladelPhia with a new salon and sPa. by jolene hart What do Michelle Obama’s chic bob, Rihanna’s edgy crop, and Kate Hudson’s cascading waves have in common? They’ve all been coiffed by the hands of Paul Labrecque, stylist to the fashion and media elite, who, until now, has maintained a New York-centric salon empire. This fall, the buzzed-about Hair by Paul Labrecque salon opens in The Rittenhouse, following the hotel’s multimillion-dollar revitalization. With its members-only feel (sans annual dues), off-menu treatment options, and Labrecque’s custom styling, the luxury wellness destination is taking a custom-built approach to pampering. The shelves of the salon are stocked with a who’s who of beauty products, including elite offerings from Labrecque himself. continued on page 174
With the opening of the new Paul Labrecque salon at The Rittenhouse, women’s hairstyles in Philadelphia are seeing a new level of sophistication.
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BEAUTY You, Even Better “Our salOns are tOuchable, tangible, feeling places. YOu’re nOt intimidated when YOu walk thrOugh the dOOr.” —paul labrecque On the eve of the opening, Philadelphia Continued FRoM Page 173 Style chatted with Labrecque about venturing outside New York to bring sexy, young-looking hair to Rittenhouse Square.
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Hair by Paul Labrecque is your first salon outside of New York City. Why Philly? PauL LabreCque: Philly is only an express train ride away, and it’s such a pretty town. It was the perfect choice. And what could be a better testing ground than a gorgeous five-star hotel? What attracted me to the space were the light and the windows that overlook Rittenhouse Square. From inside the salon, we look over the trees. What can we expect when we visit the salon? PL: Our salons are touchable, tangible, feeling places. You don’t feel intimidated when you walk through the door. Philly ladies won’t be in as big a rush as women are in New York, so they’ll have a little more time to spend with us. We’re using The Rittenhouse’s food services, so clients can eat and have tea or a cocktail. I want to show you that you can have the best hair in town and still enjoy your time. Whom should we be watching from your new styling team? PL: We’re going to have the crème de la crème of Philly working with us, and we’re going to send a couple of our New York people over, like our artistic director. I’ll be making the trip to Philly several times a year. During your trips between New York and Philly, have you noticed any major style differences? PL: There is a similar type of woman in both places—stylish, educated working women. When the [salon opening] announcement went out, we got so many e-mails saying, ‘We can’t wait to have you.’ I think there’s definitely a need. We work with every age group, but the kind of hair we do is young. And we want to keep doing young, sexy, sophisticated, moving hair; that’s our forte. What should we be doing with our hair this fall? PL: I think you shouldn’t be afraid of a cut. We’ve been seeing so many beautiful shorter cuts and shorter styles. Robin Wright in House of Cards really did it for us. And Charlize Theron, Anne Hathaway— these women have inspired our customers to get a stylish, shorter cut. You’ve had a talent for styling since age 9; does your vision for hair continue to evolve or is it cyclical? PL: To stay fresh, you always have to evolve, and learning is key. The academy that I run in New York will be Skyped into our Rittenhouse salon on a weekly basis. I don’t want people to think that just because Paul Labrecque isn’t at the helm every single day, they’re going to be held to a different standard than at my New York salons. I believe that fashion and hair go together: Fashion evolves, so hair must evolve, too. PS
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Good Hair Days LocaL saLon speciaLists expLain how to keep just-off-the-beach Locks aLL summer Long. Just when you thought it was time to abandon your tousled beach style, the runways and red carpets signal that simple, loose, messy hairdos will stick around for the fall. “We’re definitely not trying too hard this season,” says Toby DeLaRosa, managing partner and stylist at Pileggi on the Square (717 Walnut St., 215-627-0565; pileggisalon.com), who advises Philly women to go light on the styling tools and put away the round brush this season. “Use your hair dryer lightly, a cool diffuser, or your fingers. We’re not seeing a lot of over-styled hair, or hair with a lot of product. Less is more.” To avoid leaving the house looking more sloppy than effortlessly bedheaded, DeLaRosa recommends that clients tame hair with a single product—styling cream—and always rinse with cool water in the shower. “Cool water seals the cuticle and gives your hair instant shine and smoothness. People who do this for two weeks will see a massive difference in their hair,” he explains. “This season, hair color is less about the shade and more about creating a style that is a personalized, one-of-a-kind look for each of our clients,” says Jessica Stranieri, stylist at Martino Cartier Salon (1902 Rte. 70 East, Cherry Hill, 856-520-8777; martinocartier.com). “We are expecting to see a more artistic, visual application of color and bespoke color that cannot be replicated.” For an of-the-moment hair accessory, look no further than Alice bands, the classic headband à la Alice in Wonderland. “They’re so outdated that they’re cool again,” says Kathryn Picraux, owner of Privé Salon (5 E. Butler Pike., Ambler, 267-470-4331; privesalonps.com) in Ambler. “Plus, they’re great for creating interesting, easy-to-style updos.” Picraux forecasts that another fresh take on a classic hairstyle, parted straight down the middle, will be fall’s must-wear look: “Pair a middle part with loose waves,” she says. “It’s a modern take on the throwback style.” PS
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Liquid Gold LocaL beauty experts offer a few drops of wisdom on faciaL oiLs, the Latest weapon in the fight against aging. by juliet izon In an atavistic move, many Philadelphia-area spas are turning to an ancient practice that has been used for centuries: facial oils. From coconut to jojoba, they are being touted as miracle elixirs. It may seem a counterintuitive practice at first—dousing oily skin with even more oil? But Toshiana Baker, national training director of aesthetics at Red Door Spa (Harrah’s Resort, 777 Harrah’s Blvd., Atlantic City, 609-4415333; reddoorspas.com), explains: “Jojoba oil is a plant wax that is identical—molecularly speaking—to sebum [skin oil],” Baker says. “When you put it on your skin, it sticks to excess oil and gives you a really good cleaning without stripping it. It also turns down overactive oil glands.” At Red Door, jojoba is used in almost every facial treatment, including its Signature Facial, which features a Miss Arden practice that dates back to the 1920s. And for a youthful glow, the Ceramide Anti-Aging Facial uses a ceramide-oil capsule to repair and heal the skin. At AME Salon and Spa (111 Waynewood Ave., Wayne, 610-995-2631; amesalonandspa.com), oils serve another purpose: ameliorating a facial massage. “When using grapeseed or coconut on their hands, aestheticians have more slip on the surface of the skin,” says Debbie Feeser, aesthetic director of the spa. Oils are also “very conditioning,” she says. “Grapeseed oil, for instance, is a wonderful antioxidant.” Christina Chung, assistant professor of dermatology at Drexel University College of Medicine agrees: “There has been a trend toward natural and organic ways of living. Oils are a good addition to this lifestyle.” The experience of using oils is not just tactile either: “The oil’s scent helps you remember that peaceful feeing,” says Kristy Cole, owner of Cole Wellness Spa (101 N. Wayne Ave., Wayne, 610-688-7546; cole wellnessspa.com). “Skin is our largest organ; it absorbs everything from the outside in.” PS
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THE PHILADELPHIA COLLECTION 2014 Te City of Philadelphia will once again shine a spotlight on its impressive fashion and retail community with Te Philadelphia Collection, returning September 17 through September 24, 2014. Celebrating its fve year anniversary, the popular weeklong style series showcases the fall season’s most coveted fashions at 45+ consumer-driven events including runway shows, style soirees, trunk shows, designer debuts and more. Visit www.thephiladelphiacollection.org for a complete calendar of events.
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THE SWING OF THINGS TRUMP NATIONAL GOLF CLUB GOES BEYOND THE GREEN. BY KRISTIN DETTERLINE
Members of Trump National Golf Club have reason to linger long after the 18th hole, thanks to the private property’s latest multimilliondollar renovations. Before or after an event in the elegant Grand Crystal Ballroom, guests can enjoy the last days of summer over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the new brownstone patio. Tucked away from the course (but not those lofty views of Center City that the property is known for), the outdoor oasis has a covered terrace bar with seating for 40, a grilling station, and a 50-by-100-foot swimming pool inlaid with Trump’s signature gold-flecked crest. 500 W. Branch Ave., Pine Hill, NJ, 877-450-8866; trumpnationalphiladelphia.com
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the guide devour American classics like burgers, salads, and shakes. Pair hand-cut fries with a creative sandwich and a Salty Caramel Kiss milkshake. 108 S. 18th St., 267-9282848; goodstuffeatery.com
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PHILADELPHIA WELCOMES NEW RAVE-WORTHY RESTAURANTS, AND TWO CELEBRITY CHEFS MOVE INTO ATLANTIC CITY. BY JESSICA GREEN
Bing Bing From the pair that brought us Cheu Noodle Bar comes a new concept on East Passyunk. “[It’s a] modern take on a South Chinese dim sum parlor,” says co-owner Shawn Darragh. “We will be specializing in a variation of filled doughs, and the menu will riff on traditional dim sum appetizers, along with specialty teas, punch bowls, and a small draft list.” 1648 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-287-2533
Martorano’s Italian-American Kitchen Steve Martorano’s new venture will serve as a homecoming for the South Philly–born chef. “With a vibrant nightlife scene in place and a little something for everyone, Harrah’s Resort is the ideal fit for the launch of my fourth restaurant,” Martorano says. Guests will enjoy inspired Italian dishes
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dishes, including dumplings, soba, and yakitori. Red and black hues accent the décor. 3200 Chestnut St., 267-2337488; cozaraphilly.com
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“Our new neighborhood resembles Pennsport (where our first shop is located) in that it’s relatively underserved [considering] how many people live here,” says Felicia D’Ambrosio, a partner at the fried-chickenand-donuts-only Philly franchise. “It also boggles my mind that the new walk-in refrigerator at Seventh and Fairmount Streets is as big as the entire Pennsport store!” 701 N. Seventh St., 267-6878258; federaldonuts.com
“When we opened City Tap House in University City, we were overwhelmed with the reception we received from the public,” says co-owner Gary Cardi. “Logan Square is becoming the epicenter of Philly’s central business district. It was natural for us to bring the City Tap House brand to that location.” 2 Logan Sq., 215-587-9040; citytaphouse.com
CoZara The new University City restaurant, with a name meaning “small plates,” features tapas-style Japanese cuisine by chef Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka. The space serves true Japanese izakaya
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Good Stuff Eatery Top Chef season four runnerup Spike Mendelsohn recently opened up shop in Rittenhouse Square, where burger lovers will find
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri is making his debut in Atlantic City with the opening of his new Chophouse. Bally’s will house the stainless steel-andbrass-accented restaurant, which will serve signature dishes such as java-rubbed rib eye chop as well as New Jersey–inspired cuisine like the Jersey tomato salad and Cape May fried flounder. Bally’s, Park Place and Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-340-4000; ballysac.com
The Hattery Stove & Still The Doylestown Inn recently welcomed a restaurant addition, lobby-level bar, and a third-floor private event space to their 11-guest room boutique hotel. The kitchen is led by Nigerian-born chef Hakeem Otenigbagbe, who whips up everything from steak and seared fish to tacos and burgers. 18 W. State St., Doylestown, 215-345-1527; hatterydoylestown.com
Mamou In The Corner’s former home in Midtown Village comes Tony Rim’s new restaurant led by Executive Chef Paul Martin. A Louisiana native, Martin makes dishes that recall his childhood, with Cajun cuisine such as oyster shots, confit rabbit nuggets, and po’ boys atop Leidenheimer rolls from the bayou. 102 S. 13th St., 215-7357500; mamouphilly.com PS
brasserie opens with a wink and a gaelic smile Owner and chef Peter Woolsey discusses La Peg, a French restaurant with a fun edge that opens in conjunction with the FringeArts festival.
“Creating a restaurant at FringeArts has been incredibly exciting because we are inventing a whole new fusion of cultural and culinary experience on the Delaware River waterfront. La Peg will be everything I love about restaurants; it’s inspired by the traditional French brasserie, where you get great food and drink that doesn’t take itself too seriously in a fun, relaxed environment. The restaurant’s late-night cabaret stage will present Fringe Arts performances you’ll see nowhere else. We’ve stayed true to the aesthetics of the building, originally a nineteenth-century fre department pumping station. So La Peg will have a funky, contemporary feel and a fantastic outdoor plaza with dramatic views of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.” 140 N. Columbus Blvd., 215-375-7744; lapegbrasserie.com
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CoZara combines cultures through Japanese tapas-style small plates with big, bold flavors.
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the guide devour Barbuzzo’s salted caramel budino combines sweet vanilla beans with salty caramel.
The Best For Last TREAT YOUR SWEET TOOTH TO DECADENT CREATIONS, INHERITED FAMILY RECIPES, AND NEW WONDERS FROM RENOWNED PASTRY CHEFS. BY JESSICA GREEN
A.Kitchen The Mexican cajeta custard, made with caramelized goat’s milk, almond crumbs, candied violets, and maple syrup is a favorite among guests at the Rittenhouse spot led by Chef Eli Kulp. “Cajeta straddles a line between the brightness of summer and the depth and density of winter. It’s got the tanginess of
fresh goat’s milk but is rounded out by an almost savory butterscotch.” 135 S. 18th St., 215-825-7030; akitchenandbar.com
Barbuzzo A dark chocolate crust, vanilla bean caramel, and sea salt make the salted caramel budino a favorite among guests, but the Marcie Blaine
Chocolate Tasting is also a must-try, with four different varieties of artisanal chocolates from truffled white chocolate with coconut to dark chocolate filled with strawberry and aged balsamic. 110 S. 13th St., 215-546-9300; barbuzzo.com
Barclay Prime
“Our original pastry chef created the warm deep dish cookie when Barclay Prime opened, and it’s the one that people will always remember,” says pastry chef Adriana Piper. “I decided to put my own spin on it and put it on the menu again. Since then, it is back to being our best-selling dessert.” 237 S. 18th St., 215-732-7564; barclayprime.com
Davio’s The warm chocolate cake is made with 100 percent chocolate from cocoa and served alongside vanilla gelato and amareno cherries, then drizzled with a decadent chocolate sauce. It takes 15 to 20 minutes to prepare, but this chocolate lovers dessert is well worth the wait. 111 S. 17th St., 215-563-4810; davios.com
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JG Domestic Part of acclaimed chef Jose Garces’s restaurant group, this contemporary American spot is known for its warm, mouthwatering beignets. Chef de Cuisine Andrew Sabin serves the sweet dish three to a plate, with a bourbon vanilla mousseline and Maker’s Mark butterscotch. 2929 Arch St., 215-222-2363; philadelphia.jgdomestic.com
Lacroix The polenta cake, made with fresh polenta from a local mill and locally
sourced fruit, is filled with corn purée, apricots, popcorn ice cream, and candied corn kernels. The shop’s Rittenhouse Signature Tea, infused with rose petals and cardamom, is a perfect complement to this inventive sweet treat. 210 W. Rittenhouse Sq., 215-7902533; lacroix restaurant.com
Max Brenner September marks the return of seasonal fondues infused with fall flavors, including apples and gingerbread. Guests can look forward to the return of the American dream apple pie, hot chocolate, and the pumpkin spiced mocha, an espresso treat for after-dinner bliss. 1500 Walnut St., 215-344-8150; maxbrenner.com
R2L This fall, the dessert menu will feature pumpkin French toast sticks with root beer foam and oatmeal ice cream,
which is pastry chef Peter Scarola’s choice for the season. “The pumpkin French toast is one of my favorite fall desserts,” he says. “It captures the natural pumpkin flavor without being overpowered by heavy spices.” 50 S. 16th St., 215-564-5337; r2lrestaurant.com
The Palm “My favorite dessert is tough to
choose, but I would have to go with our signature warm bag of doughnuts, which are homemade fresh to order,” says Executive Chef John Reynolds. “We take these fried doughnuts, toss them in our own blend of cinnamon sugar, and serve them with chocolate and raspberry sauces.” 200 S. Broad St., 215-546-7256; thepalm.com/philadelphia PS
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Potito’s owner Matty Benigno divulges his motto for success at the award-winning bakery. “We are most known for our award-winning cannoli and specialty cakes. We pride ourselves on being an old-school Italian bakery that does handmade pastries, but we also elaborate on our cakes for weddings. ‘Our only limitation is your imagination’ is our motto, and we have earned numerous awards over the past 30 years for our handmade cookies and pastries.” 1614 W. Ritner St., 215-389-2253; potitosbakery.com
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After Hours LOCAL NIGHTLIFE IS ELEVATED WITH SIGNATURE COCKTAILS, PRIME DJS, AND VIP BOTTLE SERVICE THAT KEEP THE PARTY GOING ALL NIGHT. BY MICHELLE MASS
D’Angelo’s Ristorante Italiano & Lounge Just off Rittenhouse Square, D’Angelo’s conjures a party scene. DJ Inga starts the evening slow with classic hits before moving into upbeat salsa, hip-hop, and house music. Guests have the opportunity to reserve a private VIP area upstairs, where specialty drinks are made on request. 256 S. 20th St., 215-546-3935; dangelosristorante.com
Ivan Kane’s Royal Jelly Burlesque Putting a twist on the typical nightlife scene, Ivan Kane’s proudly earned its title as the world’s number one burlesque nightclub. In addition to outstanding VIP packages and bottle service, the nightclub features DJs, dancing, and some very
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sexy burlesque dancers who strut down a circular catwalk, making this Atlantic City hot spot more than just your typical club. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-225-9898; revelresorts.com
HQ Head inside Revel to party at HQ Nightclub, the perfect place to celebrate birthdays, bachelor parties, or ladies’ nights. The two-floor dance club promises a world-class roster of DJs, including recent visitors Adventure Club, Avicii, and Bingo Players. Guests can enjoy exclusive, European-style VIP bottle service with the Atlantic Ocean as backdrop, or they can head up to the mezzanine level for a more intimate setting. 500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-345-2211; revelnightlife.com
MIXX “MIXX is Borgata’s bi-level concept with a sensual, city-inspired vibe and dance club experience,” says Joe Lupo, Senior VP of operations for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. “It has everything from unique nightlife performances and afterparties to major concerts.” Well-known for special guests including Jermaine Dupri and Tiësto, the club serves specialty cocktails and more than 30 bottle-service options. 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000; theborgata.com
Mur.mur Dance fanatics can expect to see celebrity clientele like Gwen Stefani and Kanye West in Kings Row, an elevated set of banquettes overlooking the party below, or in the
Philadelphia notables and athletes meet here in four unique rooms with 17 bottle-service options, as performers and DJs provide entertainment throughout the night. Guests looking for a more secluded evening can venture to the VIP room held in the former bank space’s vault, complete with its own private bar. 1500 Sansom St., 215-9880777; rumorphilly.com
Stratus The rooftop scene offers tableside cocktail carts that include your choice of bottles, mixers, appetizers, and a personal bartender. “When guests come to Stratus, there is a real sense of excitement at being 11 stories up on the roof,” comments General Manager Brian McKelvey. “The atmosphere really comes alive at night.” 433 Chestnut St., 215-9252889; stratuslounge.com
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Zee Bar owner Jen Shamy explains what sets her Northern Liberties hot spot apart.
“I wanted to provide members with a venue that would cater to all tastes, which is why Zee Bar has four distinct rooms. Zee Bar’s design was intended to offer a different experience each visit, as opposed to the traditional nightclub in a box. Over time, each room’s identity took on its own following so that members have their own names for these areas, such as the so-called “Cheers” bar—actually the Infnity Room. The Ufroia Room allows partygoers to have different music than the three other rooms situated in the club. Due to the separation of the rooms, Zee Bar can host multiple private parties in one night, something [that’s now] in demand.” 100 Spring Garden St., 215-922-2994; zee-bar.com
Whisper One of Philadelphia’s premier venues for upscale nightlife features six bars staffed by the city’s top mixologists. The top floor lounge holds a balcony and private spaces overlooking the dance floor, and VIP areas host exclusive bottle service with Champagnes, including magnums, 3-liter Jeroboams, and 6-liter Methuselahs. 1712 Walnut St., 215-7356700; whisperclub.com PS
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Farmers’ markets are the new town square. Think about it: Where else do you find so many folks from all walks of life convening together to check out a veritable (and often literal) cornucopia of goodies? I’ve bought into it just like everyone else. Every Sunday, my family and I take our weekly trip off of the Main Line and back to our old Queen Village stomping grounds as we drive to the Headhouse Farmers’ Market. Inevitably, as I walk down the cobblestone aisle, teetering on my four-inch Stuart Weitzman wedges while dodging double-wide strollers, I get intoxicated by the market’s bounty. But other than a collective willingness to spend $4 on a radish, we also share something else—a style vibe all our own determined by the neighborhood zip code. Back in the old days, before terms like farm to table and organic were culinary swords, farmers’ markets were usually relegated to earth-loving folks who wore Birkenstocks (the originals, not Givenchy’s $900 versions) and donned scrappy tees to pick out their beets and berries. But now, farmers’ markets have become culinary shopping meccas. Whether it’s the tony Rittenhouse Square Farmers’ Market ladies in Comme des Garçons white
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