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112 PALM BEACH 1927–1928 The history of one of the greatest summers in Palm Beach history, through the archives of a woman with an eye for the glamorous and the exciting. By augusTus mayhew
120 WORTH AVENUE'S ALLURE The world’s top designers and decorators call Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue home, making it a must-visit destination for any avid shopper. By alex R. TRaveRs
124 QUEST PALM BEACH STYLE Palm Beach has created a style all its own, thanks to Lilly Pulitzer and others. Here, we round up some of the best. PRoduced By elIzaBeTh meIgheR, lIly hoagland, and elIzaBeTh QuInn BRown
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A FEW YEARS AGO, I was in Palm Beach for a wedding. The bride was stunning, the groom was euphoric (neither of which has changed since, judging from the adorable holiday card they sent out this year), and the island seemed to blossom even more than usual. Wedding guests invaded the Breakers (we took over any available poolside places that weekend, apologies) and residents opened their houses. As a friend of the couple, Hilary Geary Ross hosted a beautiful reception for them, one of the best black-tie events in Palm Beach that year. The whole thing was something out of a fairy tale, which is the main allure of the place. It’s fantastical; it doesn’t quite seem real. That fantastical place is full of interesting people, many of whom don’t open their doors to just anyone. So Hilary teamed up with the brilliant Harry Benson to publish Palm Beach People. These two Quest columnists sat with just about everyone in the Palm Beach social set and brought together a pictoral history of the generations who have 18 QUEST
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of the month seeing the last of the fundraising galas and receptions. Then the lights and the decorations come out in the store windows, in the building lobbies, and finally in the apartment windows. And, of course, there’s the massive holiday traffic. December 2014 received an ex-
tra burst of interest with the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. It looked like this, in my Social Diary notes: Tuesday, December 2. Partly sunny and warm (60-plus degrees) with a spritz in the early evening to turn the streets and the sidewalks dark from wet. The city
is back from Thanksgiving. It shows daily in my neighborhood, where I live between two schools for girls: Brearley and Chapin. The day’s biggest event: the UNICEF Snowflake Ball, with cocktails at the Museum of American Finance followed by a black-tie dinner at Cipri-
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A ani Wall Street. This event is not new but is having a renaissance and gaining momentum with interest from many philanthropically involved men and women who are parents. It’s about taking care of the children of the world. This year’s gala was a record fundraiser and, even though people had to trek down to Wall Street, it sold out. Friday, December 5. Finally, “tis the season,” once again. Nineteen more shopping days ’til Christmas. In
my building’s lobby, the tree is up and the wreaths are hung. Tiffany & Co.’s exterior is decorated with what resembles their diamond necklaces. The lion statues in front of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street have wreaths for the first time in 10 years. Wreaths had been the tradition until it was realized that the wreaths were somehow deteriorating the statue. It was later determined that it was the wires that were doing the damage. This year’s
wreaths are plastic and safe for the lions—and beautiful to look at, as you can see. The social calendar in the city began to quiet down as people started to focus on the upcoming holidays. Down at the River Club on East 52nd Street, Lynne Olson spoke to members of the Pilgrims Society on her best-selling book Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour. Olson has written five books (including one with
her husband, Stanley Cloud, a former editor for Time) about the World War II years in London. I first became familiar with her work through Citizens of London. If you have any interest about that time in our history (American or otherwise), get it, open it, and just begin. This has to be one of the best books ever written about the time, the era, and the players. Several of the characters are American, and Olson’s portrayals of these men and their British
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counterparts and associates as real people will draw you compellingly into the drama of those years before America got involved in the war. People who read it can’t put it down. Olson’s portraits of the players come to life as real, brilliant, talented, clever, tricky, warts-and-all individuals who are on a mission that ultimately changed the lives of everyone living. The portrait of the British people and their profound courage is something everybody should read about for their own edification. 24 QUEST
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There are several heroes, most especially a man that Americans haven’t heard of (though the British know him and admire him deeply): John Gilbert Winant. He was the American ambassador to the Court of St. James, sent by President Franklin Roosevelt to succeed Joseph P. Kennedy. In her talk, Olson told us about how—to this day— Winant continues to be unknown to the American people. In trying to explain why he has been overlooked in the history of that time,
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Olson suggests it may be because of the sad and untimely ending of his life. Monday, December 8. A rainy, chilly weekend until Sunday morning when the sun came out and warmed us up a bit. William “Billy” Salomon died on Sunday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at his home at 550 Park Avenue. He had celebrated his centennial this year with a big party. Billy was scion to the Wall Street banking house of Salomon Brothers, which was founded in 1910. The following year, the founding broth-
ers—Arthur Salomon, Herbert Salomon, and Percy Salomon (father of Billy)—were joined by Morton Hutzler, who owned a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Billy joined the firm in 1933, when he was 19 years old. At the time, he had a girlfriend named Virginia Foster who was three years his junior and attended the Dalton School. When Billy told his father he planned to marry Virginia (or Ginny, as she was known by friends and family) as soon as she finished school, his father told him he couldn’t marry
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A until he had a job. So he forewent a higher education and went to work for his father. “It was a childhood romance,” he told the Wall Street Journal’s Ralph Gardner, Jr., to whom he gave an interview in April. “I took her out from the time she was 16. She was married at 20. I was 23. Our families knew each other. She went to Dalton. She was great looking. We had a wonderful marriage.” They married in 1937. Virginia died at the age of 91 in 2008, after 71 years of marriage. When he started, it was the depths of the Great Depression, which had wiped out a lot of Wall Street firms. Salomon Brothers was not a spectacu-
larly successful firm in those days, but Billy’s uncle Arthur had realized in 1927 that the markets were overheating and in danger of a crash. Because of that, the firm eliminated all of its margin accounts and so, when the market did crash in 1929, Salomon Brothers remained solvent. In 1963, 30 years after joining the firm as a teenager, Billy Salomon took over as managing partner. Under his leadership, Salomon Brothers became a star on the Wall Street firmament. Billy Salomon led them to a great success. I have no idea what his especial talents were as an executive in his business, but I know he was a natural-
ly gracious man with a sunny countenance and an easy smile that could instantly wipe way a serious gaze. He stepped down in 1978 when John Gutfreund took over as managing partner. It was a new ballgame. That said, in the 15 years of Billy’s management, the firm become a major house on Wall Street with a glamorous image and an alumni or associates that added significantly to its image, including: Michael Bloomberg, Henry Paulson, Henry Kaufman, William E. Simon, James Wolfensohn, Sallie Krawcheck, Michael Lewis, and Lewis Ranieri, to name a few. Billy was in his seventies
when I first met him in Southampton, where he and Ginny spent summers. They were well-established members of the old and new communities. Ginny was quiet, direct, and self-possessed, a small woman whose presence gave her added stature. Always very well-dressed, she had a casual yet genteel hauteur about her. Friendly and warm, but very much her own woman. She wasn’t somebody’s wallflower. You got the feeling that she was still the girl that Billy was crazy about when she was 16. The couple I saw reflected that. Last year, he said about the loss to Gardner: “It’s awful. We were inseparable. We went on vacation with each
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other. Once we went with another couple. Never again.” For some, the dreams come true. Billy must have been one of them. Tuesday, December 9. Grey and overcast and growing colder, with the rains coming in after midnight. The sunshine, however, has arrived from across the Atlantic in the persons of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (or Wills and Kate to you and me). They arrived in New York on a Sunday night on a commer28 QUEST
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cial flight from London. They were put up at The Carlyle, which is where his mother used to stay on her visits to the city. What followed was a whirlwind tour, including a quick trip to Washington, D.C., to meet with President Barack Obama. Like millions of others, I am a fan of Wills and Kate. I’m not the “fan” type when it comes to public figures, but whenever I see photos of these two I’m inclined to break out in a smile. I’m reminded of his
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mother, of course, and I like to think that he’s a chip off the old block who has found a partner with whom to share, nurture, and develop. That may or may not be, but it’s how I prefer to see them. Any event they were attending was quietly the hottest ticket in town that week. I had been invited by friends to attend at dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to benefit their alma mater, the University of St. Andrews. On the Monday after their
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Again, no photographs and there was no publicity. The dinner at the Met was less intimate. There were at least 250 guests. Word was that the top price was $50,000 per table, with options for tables costing $20,000 and $10,000 at the Temple of Dendur in the Sackler Wing. These were all big prices for a fundraiser for a university. The difference between this and others was that these alums are members of the House of Windsor. The invitation requested that you be at the Met at 6:30 p.m., carrying a personal I.D. and a ticket (which had been delivered to the home of each guest the afternoon before). I
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arrived promptly at 6:30 p.m., in my black-tie and with my camera. Guests were congregating for cocktails, anxious to see the couple. I figured they’d be the last to arrive, and they were. At about 7:10 p.m., a group of women in scarlet commencement robes helped to create a path by holding red ribbon that extending from the entrance to the gallery, around the gallery’s General Information hexagon, and to the other side of the gallery. When that happened, everyone got their cameras (read: phones) out for their Instagrams. A few minutes later, I could see the professional photog-
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A saw them except for a split second as Prince William hurried by. I don’t recall seeing her at all, as she was on the other side of him. Their entire entourage moved very quickly through the gallery and into the Vélez Blanco Patio (a gift of George Blumenthal), where evidently there were a number of “special guests” (the 50G-a-table gang). The patio had been part of Blumenthal’s private house on the southeast corner of 71st Street and Park Avenue,
which is now demolished. On this night, we—the nonVIPs—were disallowed entry. The VIP section is a special lure at certain benefits. It is helpful to fundraising—an opportunity to offer the biggest donors a special perk, offering the snob appeal cloaked in the size of the donation. It did not appeal to me, obviously, and I was annoyed because I’d broken another long-standing engagement that was important in order to get a close up of the royal couple. When I
confided to my long-standing engagement hostess why I was canceling, she thankfully told me she’d do the same thing. So, on this night, with dinner still waiting—and the couple definitely joining us for dinner—I remained optimistic. The matter wasn’t without its irony, however. I recalled being in the same Main Gallery in 1997 when Prince William’s mother, Princess Diana, came to attend the Costume Institute Gala honoring Christian Dior. With much
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with the presence of the prince and his duchess, I was also reminded of a night several years ago when I had been a guest at a dinner at Buckingham Palace. It was a gala for the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, hosted by Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. It was also a large party, comparable to the St. Andrews party at the Met. On arrival, we congregated in a large, tall, red reception room hung with portraits of the British monarchs down through the centuries. There was a cocktail hour of about 45 minutes, after which the
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doors opened and a major domo announced the Prince of Wales and his duchess before they entered the room. There were no trumpets but what followed was that they separately mingled with everyone in the room. Both Charles and Camilla were welcoming and congenial with the guests. After an interval of a half hour or so, we all adjourned to a ballroom, where the orchestra performed. Afterward, everyone went to dine in the art galleries of the palace. There was a sense of sharing the evening with the heir to the throne,
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albeit briefly but thoroughly cordial. In this great democracy of ours, we Americans tend to prefer the VIP room: you, not you, you, you, not you. It always reminds me of Chevy Chase’s hilarious self-introduction at the opening spot in the early days of Saturday Night Live: “I’m Chevy Chase, and you’re not.” So, on this night at the Met, the rest of us continued with cocktails in the Main Gallery while the VIPs chatted up the royal couple. I saw very few New York faces that were familiar to me but this was, after all, a fundraiser for
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A the University of St. Andrews. Finally, though we never saw the couple again in the Main Gallery, we were told it was time for dinner, which was being held at the Temple of Dendur in the Sackler Wing—a lovely stroll through the galleries of antiquity. Entering the Temple of Dendur, I was one of the first to arrive at the tables. Scoping out the venue, I was still thinking of getting some good shots—as well as a good view—of the couple. I could see that they would be sitting at the long table at the front
of the platform. I realized that the only opportunity to get a look at them would probably be on one of the video screens. With most everyone now present, the gentleman at the podium announced that the evening had begun and the prince and the duchess would be arriving once we were seated. Everyone complied immediately. I happened to be seated at what I thought was a particularly strategic spot for getting a good glimpse of the couple when they entered. But it became apparent that they would
arrive in a darkened area in the vast space. Seconds later, the royal couple arrived surrounded by a group of security people. They were no more than eight feet away from me but, surrounded as they were, and moving quickly in that dark blur, they were only vaguely visible as they rushed by. I was seated next to Daisy Soros, who told me she had been so excited by the possibility of seeing the couple. She said that she canceled a previous commitment for the opportunity. But alas, again, she had the same view as I.
Once the royal party had been seated off in the distance at the long table, the evening opened with a reading by the Robert Crawford, Wardlaw Professor of English at the University of St. Andrews. The professor, who had a softly spoken Scottish brogue, orated seriously while quietly musing about having been a young person growing up and going out into the world. He completed his brief talk by reading a poem about the subject that he had written especially for the evening. It was trenchant yet warm and
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being groomed for (and so is his wife). Earnest and responsible is what you maybe get a glimpse of. This evening was an example of how his work is set out for him. After the dinner, Renée Fleming, who was at the main table, sang the most famous aria in Italian opera (from La Bohème). Beautiful, with a voice as splendidly eternal as the ancient creations surrounding us. She then sang “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” which was originally written for Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis. Again, wonderful. Fleming also has an alluring non-operatic style to her voice. Then Seth Meyers took the
podium. He’d stepped in last minute because Tom Hanks (who is a University of St. Andrews parent, Class of 2004) had to cancel. Meyers is funny and irreverent and handled the last-minute appearance deftly and got a lot of laughs from his audience. He finished by announcing that the couple had to leave to get to JFK and board their flight back to London. It was 9:30 p.m. Meyers remarked how it was great that they were flying out of JFK, but advised them that someday they really had to see LGA! Laughter. We were then asked to stand while the royal couple made their way from their table to the exit. Again, undaunted, I
thought it might be an opportunity to finally get a look at them (and a photo). I know it boils down to vulgar curiosity, but then curiosity unsatisfied can get a little tawdry or idiotic in odd moments such as this. However, no such luck. They exited, again surrounded by security and handlers and in the very dim light by the entry steps. As they passed us by in a flash, it was all a blur. I could only think they were probably as anxious to get back to their own home as I was anxious to go home. The evening was ostensibly celebrating the 600th anniversary of the University of St. Andrews, though I later learned that the actual
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600th year was in 2013. A dinner had been planned for then. The organizers had lined up major corporate sponsors that would have raised substantial sums for the university. However, there was a moment where the duchess decided that she couldn’t attend for whatever reason. But the corporate sponsors wanted the duchess, and so they withdrew their support. This was a 40 QUEST
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great disappointment and the duchess did then relent and agree to come. But it was too late—the corporate sponsors had lost interest. So this year was actually the 601st year of the university. I was told that the duchess’s appearance was not always definite. After all, she is five months pregnant. Nevertheless, she appeared. Either way, it was a special evening in New York, albeit
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made anxious by the everyman curiosity to look at a real prince and his duchess. It is meaningless, although it occurred to me as I listened and watched Prince William speak (on the video screen) that there is potential great value in these two young people as leaders. The British monarchy is non-political (though, not really, seeing as no human is non-political by the very nature of being human).
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It also occurred to me that, despite the enormous activity they packed into what was a two-and-a-half-day visit to New York, they never had the opportunity to explore and see the city the way we all do when we come to visit—or even when we live here. Instead, they spent almost all their waking time “attending” events where they played the royal meetand-greet and then went off
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not so easy to get because York Avenue is not a through street. Cabs don’t troll it. You can wait and wait. I did. Every passing cab had its “vacant” sign off. Occupied. Finally, one came along and stopped. Its was unlit but it was empty. He lowered his window on the passenger side. “Where you going?” I told him. He beckoned me to get in. I said to the guy, “Your sign is off.” He said, “That’s because I’m not going below 59th Street.” “Why? It’s Saturday night.” The biggest night of the week for fares. “Because of the protests.
They’re everywhere and you can get stuck sitting there.” The ride over to 81st and Second was otherwise uneventful. If you’ve never been to Sistina, it is a well-known secret as one of best Italian restaurants in town. I’d call it high-end, price-wise. Its host/ owner, Giuseppe Bruno, is one of the three Bruno brothers who own and run San Pietro and Caravaggi, which are also upscale, excellent Italian restaurants. Giuseppe is totally into his restaurant Sistina, serving as greeter and preparer of specials to please any guest. The ambience is casually formal. The clientele boasts a generally refined palette used to ex-
cellence. The well-heeled used to good, well-prepared food. The service is excellent, too. The attire is like just about everywhere else nowadays: casual but usually classic, which could include jacket and tie. The season was now upon us, with the main attraction being Santa Claus. The events on the social calendar are more casual and relaxed (not so much black-tie) and smaller. On a Wednesday night, for example, Hilary Geary Ross and Harry Benson were doing a book signing for their new Palm Beach People down at Bulgari on 57th Street and Fifth Avenue. And on a Thursday, there was that massive book signing
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Palm Beach. A block from Worth Avenue, this 1920s landmarked residence boasts many original details and a pool area with original coquina stone pavers and fountain, lending a European villa feel. $7.9M. WEB# 2000001839. Ed Curran 561-805-5026
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Park Avenue. Extraordinary 9 room apt w/ grand scale entertaining rms, 5 outdoor spaces & CP views. Sun flooded. Currently 3MB w/ en suite baths, 4th BR easily possible. $38M. WEB# 11292670. Kathleen M. Sloane 212-906-9258
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EVERGLADES ISLAND LAND | $22,000,000 | Web: 0076477 Kim Raich | 561.718.1216
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Step into the Past - The former home of renowned photographer Slim Aarons. Circa 1782 Center Hall Colonial with wide-plank floors, Dutch doors, built-ins and two fireplaces. Center Entrance Hall. Living Room with fireplace and incredible period mantle. Formal Dining Room with two built-in cupboards and hand-painted murals. Country Kitchen. Sun-filled Family Room. Four Bedrooms. Nearly six, flat acres with ancient trees. Private Swimming Pool. Winter reservoir views. $849,900
Phenomenal Reservoir Views - One of the most spectacular settings in Westchester. Sixteen private estate acres on the Cross River Reservoir with incredible distant views. Gorgeous grounds with old stone walls and rolling lawns. Striking Mid-Century Modern with beautifully scaled rooms and sophisticated appointments. Walls of windows afford breathtaking views. Slate floors, built-ins and four fireplaces. An incredible opportunity to own the ultimate getaway! $4,750,000
Historic Gilead Farm - Part of the area’s rich past. Situated off a quiet 1750 Country Estate - Remarkable Pre-Revolutionary Farmhouse country road near the reservoirs.Circa 1777 Colonial with wide board floors,wraparound porch and plaster walls. Charming Living Room with Fireplace. Charming Keeping Room. Country Kitchen. Parlor with Fireplace. Four Bedrooms. Three Baths. Situated on over seventeen acres with detached Two-Bay Garage. Includes a separate four acre lot with 50’ outbuilding on original stone foundation and an additional 11-acre parcel surrounded by protected state lands. $349,500
overlooking bucolic meadowland. Perfectly preserved historic details— wide plank floors, period millwork and four fireplaces. Wonderful covered porch to take in the incredible views. Absolutely breathtaking 4.85 acres, surrounded by preserve, with old stone walls, rolling meadows and towering trees. Charming Two-Bedroom Cottage. Fabulous Antique Barn. 20x50 Pool. Foremost estate area. $2,350,000
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EAST FISHKILL, Dutchess County, NY - Wiccopee House. Circa 1894, this beautiful estate on 17.6 acres, includes the 7000 square foot Georgian style main house featuring EAST FISHKILL, Dutchess County, NY - Wiccopee House. Circa 1894, this beau6COLD bedrooms, gleaming floors, multiple fireplaces, period details and a feel gourmet SPRING, NYwood -includes Charming single home with country but tiful estate on 17.6 acres, the 7000 squarelevel foot Georgian style main house featuring kitchen. Additional features include a 100’ x 30’ barn with a 2 bedroom apartment, pad6 bedrooms, gleaming wood floors, multiple fireplaces, period details and a gourmet walking to village. Offered at $575,000. dock, pool, distance and tennis court. Offered at $2,495,000 kitchen. Additional features include a 100’ x 30’ barn with a 2 bedroom apartment, paddock, pool, and tennis court. Offered at $2,495,000
GARRISON, NY - Spacious and open country home with fabulous HUDSON RIVER VIEWS to the west and north to Storm King Mt and Newburgh Bay. The living room features GARRISON, NY - Spacious and open country home with fabulous HUDSON RIVER cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, and all living areas enjoy views and access to stone terCOLD SPRING, NY - Low maintenance andthe energy VIEWS to the west and north to Storm King Mt and Newburgh Bay. Theefficient home living room features races. 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, includes huge master suite privately located on its own level. cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace, and all living areas abundant enjoy the viewslight and access to views. stone terexemplifies attention to every detail, The in-ground pool and cabana further enhance the 5.6 acre property. Offered atand $1,995,000 races. 4 bedrooms and 2 ½ baths, includes huge master suite privately located on its own level. Offered at $1,350,000. The in-ground pool and cabana further enhance the 5.6 acre property. Offered at $1,995,000
COLD SPRING, NY - Masterfully designed contemporary offers massive two story entry, living room and dining room sharing a grand floor to ceiling stone fireplace, large COLD SPRING, NY - Masterfully designed contemporary offers massive two story chef’s kitchen and 4 bedrooms. Walls of French doors lead to deck cantilevered over CORNWALL, - Totally to rushthe entry, living roomNY and dining room renovated sharing a grandcontemporary, floor to ceiling stonedone fireplace, large ing mountain stream. Delightful details and high quality materials are evident throughout chef’s kitchen and 4 bedrooms. Walls ofwith Frenchfabulous doors lead toHudson deck cantilevered over rushhighest standard, complete River views. the home which is sited on almost 5 acres. Offered at $1,875,000 ing mountain stream. Delightful details and high quality materials are evident throughout Offered at $509,000. the home which is sited on almost 5 acres. Offered at $1,875,000
GARRISON, NY - Courtside. This rustic stone barn, whose distinctive architecture sets it apart from the ordinary, has been converted into 10,000 square feet of luxurious GARRISON, NY - Courtside. This rustic stone barn, whose distinctive architecture living space. The home features large public rooms, country kitchen, 7-8 bedrooms and sets it apart from the ordinary, has been converted into 10,000 square feet of luxurious a separate 2 bedroom apartment. The beautifully landscaped 4 acre property also offers living space. The home features large public rooms, country kitchen, 7-8 bedrooms and NYgunite - Cedar immaculately-maintained with aGARRISON, tennis court and pool.Contemporary, Offered at $1,650,000 a separate 2 bedroom apartment. The beautifully landscaped 4 acre property also offers great amenities, in a private wooded setting. Offered at $1,074,000. a tennis court and gunite pool. Offered at $1,650,000
Putnam Valley, NY - Lovely country retreat on almost 5 acres. This C. 1935 home offers 4356 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 2 working fireplaces, hardwood floors, and numerous Putnam Valley, NY - Lovely country retreat on almost 5 acres. This C. 1935 home offers window seats, nooks and crannies for added character. The glorious backyard features an in4356 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, 2 working fireplaces, hardwood floors, and numerous ground pool with spa and sizeable barbeque and patio area. The property also includes a forwindow seats,VALLEY, nooks and crannies for addedlakefront character. The glorious backyard features an inPUTNAM - Dramatic home, outdoor entertaining mer dairy barn and pond. NY Offered at $1,300,000 ground pool with spa and sizeable barbeque and patio area. The property also includes a forpossibilities abound, Roaring Brook Lake views. Offered at $599,000. mer dairy barn and pond. Offered at $1,300,000
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SEARCHING FOR CHARACTER This page: The French Riviera, which the author associates with the best of literature thanks to his childhood vacation there. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Norman Mailer; Rock Hudson, Jennifer Jones, and David O. Selznick; the 1962 poster for Tender Is The Night.
WHEN I WAS YOUNG, I lived an idyllic life. I played sports, chased girls, and read novels. F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, John O’Hara, Graham Greene, Evelyn Waugh, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, Joseph Conrad, George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy—you get the picture. No James Joyce, under the penalty of boredom and masturbation. The reading habit began 76 QUEST
early, with the Greek myths and Homer. It got really bad after having been on the French Riviera with my parents at age 14. That winter, I was locked up in boarding school and, during study hall, Mister Barrett, a teacher whose face had been disfigured by burns after crashing his bomber somewhere in Germany, caught me reading a book under my desk instead of doing my algebra. “Let me see the
dirty book you’re hiding,” he thundered. When I showed him Tender Is The Night, he smiled and whispered, “Read on.” After graduation, the only thing I wanted to do was play at Wimbledon and return to the Riviera and find Dick Diver. In a way it ruined my life, the search for Fitzgerald characters. All I came up with were bland Italian playboys, English upper-class moochers, and vulgar
Argentine Romeos. Oh, and some very dull and rather dumb international millionaires. But I kept looking. J.D. Salinger’s Catcher In The Rye was, of course, the first novel to, how shall I put it, knock my socks off. But J.D. was a one-off. The spell cast by Gatsby and Diver has remained to this day. The constant Fitzgerald theme is always with me, dazzling and dangerous, corrupting the innocence, falling short of the dream. The vast carelessness that Fitzgerald ascribed to the very rich perked up my ears, and looking around me I could almost touch it. He and Zelda frolicked non-stop in a vain effort to escape from themselves, and their life was a lyrical retelling in Babylon Revisited, as it was in Tender. In 1959, an Italian girlfriend asked me to dine with David O. Selznick and his wife, Jennifer Jones. He was planning to produce Tender, so I popped in with a few suggestions. William Holden as Dick, Joan Fontaine as Nicole, and Liz Taylor as Rosemary. “Young man, you get me those three and I’ll give you 10 percent of the gross,” said the maker of Gone With The Wind. He did make the movie with Jason Robards and Jennifer Jones and it was a disaster. Robards was a depressive presence, with none of Diver’s vibrancy or charm. Yes, they were beautiful and damned, as was the great Papa, Ernest Hemmingway,
who influenced me even more and had me chasing glory—I never found it— in Vietnam and the Golan Heights. Manhood and corrupted idealism was a constant between Papa’s and F. Scott’s fiction, the former more about the beauty of nature, the exhilaration of fishing and big-game hunting, the masculine life. Papa was the first pop star and, as Norman Mailer was to call him after his death, “the heavyweight champion of American fiction.” Incidentally, Norman Mailer was a good friend of mine. Before knowing him I had read The American Dream, realizing that Mailer was a downtown Fitzgerald and an urban Hemingway. Ironically, about
25 years ago, I ran a sort of literary salon out of my New York townhouse, with Norman presiding at the head, and Jay McInerney, Brett Easton Ellis, and Morgan Entrekin dropping in regularly for dinner. Jay’s Bright Lights Big City was as Fitzgerald as they come, circa 1980. As was Brett’s Less Than Zero. Norman is gone, Brett lives in L.A., and Jay’s married to one of the nicest (and richest) women on earth, so there goes my literary salon. Why don’t I read novels anymore? That’s an easy one to answer. That most novelists today were given writing lessons at an early age I find a shocking case of child abuse. Their work sounds like atonal music, or modern music for that matter, a cacophony of Freudian slang mixed with comatose magic realism that makes as much sense as a Basquiat selling for 20 million greenbacks. Writers no longer write in the manner people speak, and it’s no wonder. No one speaks any more, they text and blast rap music. Has any writer ever had a better ear than J.D. Salinger? John O’Hara, Damon Runyon? Novels are like paintings and pieces of music. Written or painted or composed by individuals in lonely little rooms. Not by specialists and gimmick hustlers who want to please their fellow promoters. u For more Taki, visit takimag.com. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 7 7
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BY DA N I E L C A P P E L LO A N D E L I Z A B E T H M E I G H E R WHEN JANUARY HITS, New York temps may dip to
record lows, but we all know Florida skies are clear and dry—which is why we’ll be packing this month for the height of Palm Beach’s buzzing season. From floor-length gowns and spectacular gemstones for black-tie evenings to sun-colored short dresses for day, we’re taking it all with us—along with some gadgets for the guys, and a new convertible Bentley for the road.
What woman doesn’t love roses—especially in the form of rose gold, like this Roberto Coin Black Jade collar necklace in 18-kt. rose and white gold with diamonds.
$18,200. Special order by calling 212.486.4545.
Accessorize with supreme style in the David Webb carved jade and brilliant-cut diamond earrings, set in platinum and 18-kt. gold. $65,000. David Webb: 942 Madison Ave., 212.421.3030.
The ladylike Rio satchel from Eric Javits, made of Squishee® with calf leather trim, offers plenty of pockets for easy access to all your accessories. $485 in patina and gold at ericjavits.com.
Dressing for the Palm Beach gala season is made easy in this embroidered tulle gown ($9,250) and multi-color snake jacket ($6,800). Dennis Basso: 825 Madison Ave., 212.794.4500. 78 QUEST
Ajit Hutheesing accepting the 2014 Giving Back Gala award from Phylicia Rashad on behalf of Nimesh Kampani
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THE GIVING BACK FOUNDATION “We are to the universe only as much as we give back to it.” Meera Gandhi, CEO & Founder We are excited to announce that
THE GIVING BACK FOUNDATION 2015 GALA will be held on Wednesday, April 15th 2015 at the Pierre Hotel, with a star lineup of guests already confirmed. Tickets are $1250 each To book your tickets contact Ellen@TheGivingBackFoundation.net
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You’ll be the captain of your own ship in these navy velvet Captain Royal slippers with royal blue grosgrain trim from ultimate preppy shoe outfitter Stubbs & Wootton. $495. Stubbs & Wootton: 1 Via Parigi, Palm Beach, 561.655.6857.
Be sharp—and on time—in this 40-mm. stainless steel, polished bezel, green sapphire crystal Oyster Perpetual Milgauss by Rolex. $8,200. Rolex: Visit rolex.com for official retailers.
When making travel plans, be sure to book your rentals with National Car Rental, offering the best service in the business. For current promotions and to reserve online, visit nationalcar.com.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label covers all your Palm Beach dressing needs: navy and white striped bonded-leather jacket ($5,995), green and white crew neck short-sleeve shirt ($145), and white linen pant ($450). At select Ralph Lauren stores or ralphlauren.com.
Stay on the forefront of fashion in David Yurman’s Frontier Feather Wrap bracelet with black diamonds in sterling silver. $1,450. David Yurman: 114 Prince St. or davidyurman.com.
Purchase a ranch or cabin for membership at Pine Creek Sporting Club and give the gift of true natural beauty that will last for generations. Pine Creek Sporting Club: 561.346.9365.
Gleeming in Sequin Blue—a bespoke color created off a single sequin from a customer’s haute couture gown—Bentley’s newly minted Grand Convertible offers the ultimate luxury in roofless motoring. Bentley Palm Beach: 561.683.3300. 80 QUEST
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Fresh Finds The Spring, Sports & Savings package at the Dominican Republic’s Casa de Campo includes a fourth night free and $100 sport credit, so book now to lock in savings: 800.877.3643 or casadecampo.com.do.
Model–turned–interior designer Jennifer Garrigues has a singular knack for creating spaces, including projects for The Carlyle and even H.R.H. Prince Charles. Jennifer Garrigues: 561.659.7085.
Giorgio Armani introduces the limited-edition Borgonuovo handbag, in a stunning chartreuse lizard. $6,225. Giorgio Armani: At select Giorgio Armani boutiques nationwide. Olga de Amaral’s “Pueblo Z” (2013), constructed of linen, gesso, acrylic, and gold leaf, is a truly unique and worthy acquisition. Price upon request. Galerie Agnès Monplaisir: 8 bis rue Jacques Callot, Paris, +33 (0)1.56.81.83.51.
Book now for an early spring or summer escape to the Italian countryside and a stay at Toscana Resort Castelfalfi. For details and more information, visit castelfalfi.it.
This definitive reference of over 450 of Picasso’s masterpieces, edited by Anne Baldassari, comes in one of three striking colors. Picasso’s Masterpieces: The Musée Picasso Paris Collection (Flammarion). $200 at rizzoliusa.com.
Oh-so-cute, oh-so-pretty: Shoshanna’s Gilda dress in cotton blend is perfect for both lawn parties and dinners in Palm Beach town. $330. Shoshanna: At shoshanna.com. 82 QUEST
Your mantlepiece is calling for this handsome 18th-century molded bronze doré clock with mechanism signed “Albert Baillon À Paris.” $7,200. William R. Eubanks Interior Design: 561.805.9335.
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The former Kennedy compound is now being offered for purchase. Three structures with over 15,000 total square feet set in a very private parcel of more than one acre. Sweeping direct oceanfront views from the main house and pool. A rare chane to own Camelot. $38,500,000.
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Ivanka Trump’s fashionable savoir-faire infuses her Empire Trapezoid earrings with prasiolite and diamonds in 18-kt. yellow gold. $3,100. Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry: 109 Mercer St. or ivankatrumpcollection.com. Fly away with “Touch of Blue” (16 x 20”), butterflies made of bird feathers fixed to a stretched painted canvas inside a plexiglass box. $950. Nadine Kalachnikoff Collection, at Lars Bolander Palm Beach: info@nadinekalachnikoff.com.
Everyone loves Lilly, especially Hanky Panky, which introduces the Hanky Panky (hearts) Lilly Pulitzer collection: “Checking In” cami ($62) and boyshort ($39), available at hankypanky.com.
Who can be crabby when receiving a handwritten note, especially when it’s on letterpressed cards with crab motif and blue hand-painted edges, by Pickett’s Press? $36 for a set of 10 at pickettspress.com.
Make them green with envy by stepping out in Carolina Herrera’s pale green knit top ($1,790) and mint green tweed pants ($990). Carolina Herrera: 954 Madison Ave., 212.249.6552.
You don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort in Hunter’s Contrast Moustache Slides, in damson/bright watermelon ($80) and malachite/tourmaline green ($80). Hunter: At us.hunterboots.com.
From the Heal shampoo and hair mask to the Brilliance hair-perfecting oil (and everything in between), Valery Joseph products protect and perfect your locks. $18–50. Valery Joseph: At Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave. or barneys.com. 84 QUEST
5,000 YEARS OF CIVILIZATION. LIVE ON STAGE! ALL-NEW 2015 SHOW WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA
January 9–18 Lincoln Center
David H. Koch Theater
Tickets: 800-818-2393
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PALM BEACH’S CATCHIEST DINING SCENE BY DANIEL CAPPELLO
ANYONE WHO’S been to Palm Beach lately knows that the island is experiencing a culinary revolution. Restaurants are thriving even without the influx of winter visitors. Still, there are just a handful of establishments where true gourmands go for a fresh and authentic Florida dining experience, and among those few sits PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar. Here, every oyster seems to be finished off with a swig of Champagne: a scene that, along with other details at this “seafoodie” destination, summons an ambiance reminiscent of a luxury ocean liner. White leather banquettes stand out
against cool aqua tones of underwater photography on the dark mahogany walls. The lively bar is never short on display of handcrafted cocktails, nor of a fashionable crowd that gathers to sip them. A celebrated aquarium serves as the window connecting the dining room and modern lounge (and was even the subject of a National Geographic program that documented its meticulous installation). Within the walls of PB Catch, a posh and sophisticated setting accommodates a casual, fun-loving crowd. PB Catch is the vision of French-born Thierry Beaud,
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much respected on the Palm Beach scene for his uncompromising taste for quality food and genuine hospitality. Beaud teamed up with Reid Boren and Tom Quick to realize his vision, and, three years in, PB Catch has hooked residents and critics alike; it’s been hailed by national food and wine publications and is a fixture on regional “Best Of” lists. If you’re a seasonal visitor, you’ve likely experienced chef de cuisine Aaron Black’s artistic preparations of “hyper-locally sourced” seafood—fish so fresh that the daily menu
smoking and curing process but replaces sausages, meats, and pâtés with sea bass, salmon, kampachi, and mussels, among other delicacies, and serves them up in the same on-the-board style. The Seacuterie and raw bar are a draw enough on their own, but PB Catch also offers a full menu of prepared fish, as well as a selection of vegetarian and other protein options sure to satisfy any wanting palate. It’s not an exaggeration to say that a dish from Black’s kitchen is about as close as you can get to tasting the ocean
can name the local waters from which they came. The oyster bar is among South Florida’s most distinguished, and the raw bar is outfitted by more than 15 chuck-to-order options, leaving little room for an overlooked variation. This time of year, no raw bar would be complete without South Florida’s most sought-after seasonal delicacy, the stone crab claw, which here bears a most sweet and tender meat. For the truly adventurous, PB Catch offers an extraordinary Seacuterie menu, the chef’s inspired take on the time-honored Charcuterie tradition. Black upholds the
itself. Fish reaches your plate within hours from the Atlantic, so there’s no room for even the slightest additive. With a freshness this rich, it’s no wonder PB Catch has caught on so swimmingly, nor any question whether it’s here to stay. u This page, clockwise from bottom left: A handcrafted cocktail; a shellfish platter; prepared sea bass; the bustling crowd. Opposite page: The raw bar on full display. PB Catch Seafood & Raw Bar: 251 Sunrise Avenue, Palm Beach, Florida; 561.655.5558 or info@pbcatch.com. Open every day: bar service from 4:30 p.m.; happy hour, 4:30–6:30 p.m.; dinner from 5:30 p.m. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 8 7
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BRINGING THE WORLD TO PALM BEACH Charlotte Kellogg offers a collection of ready-to-wear clothing that continues to brighten up the day-to-day of the women in Palm Beach— with designs inspired by her travels around the world.
Q: What can we expect from Charlotte Kellogg in 2015? A: We are always working on styles for our customer. We have new lightweight silk and cashmere sweaters in Palm Beach colors and prints—which are perfect for here and to take back home at the end of the season. We also have a small family factory in Nepal that is making cashmere scarves in beautiful patterns with the most beautiful colorations. Our classic pants have a new addition this season. We have a stretch silk pant from the high-tech looms of Italy that features the nubs of raw silk with a little stretch for comfort. 88 QUEST
Q: How have your travels been influencing your designs? A: Travel has always been the strongest influence in my design collection. I try to be an opportunist in terms of finding new styles and new fabric designs that can change the look of an outfit. I always approach the process with the idea of blending with pieces in my customer’s closet. Q: What is your favorite item at the moment? A: My favorite piece—for now—is the feather-light cashmere scarf in designs and colors to accessorize. It adds a layer of warmth in an air-conditioned restaurant while still looking beautiful. Q: Who is your customer? A: My customer is a confident woman who has her own style. She is well-traveled and always looking for ideas to update and accessorize her wardrobe. Our classic pieces become the base on which to build an outfit or a whole wardrobe. u For more information, visit Charlotte Kellogg in Palm Beach at 257 Worth Avenue (561.820.2407) or at 332 South County Road (561.820.2402).
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CHARLOTTE KELLOGG is known for her crisp, effortless clothing that comes in a rainbow of colors—a collection that is a perfect fit for Palm Beach. And she knows how to dress the women of the island, who are sophisticated and stylish. “We carry clothing designed for the Palm Beach lifestyle,” she explains. “This has been our description for many years and we have stayed true to our roots. Our customers are loyal because we offer them a consistent style that fits with their way of life. They’re elegant women who have style and are confident in themselves.” Here, we chat with the designer about her company:
This page: A series of looks from Charlotte Kellogg—with clothing that defines the word sumptuous. Opposite page: The designer, dressed in her own designs. MONTH 2013 00
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This page: Skimming past the Casino, 1912. Opposite page: View of the royal palace, situated atop Le Rocher (“The Rock”), 1880; the cover of In the Spirit of
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UNTIL THE MID–19TH CENTURY, Monaco wasn’t very famous for much more than being a rock—Le Rocher, literally—a jagged landscape surrounded on three sides by France and jutting out over the Mediterranean. Virtually impenetrable and inaccessible, it was a literal and figurative hard place, a poor land inhabited by a primitive people, many of them seafarers and farmers, whose descendants are known as Monegasques. Aside from olive, lemon, and orange groves, the land was agriculturally barren, which is what makes its status today as one of the most impossibly glamorous and unfathomably rich Mediterranean principalities all the more spectacular. So we are reminded in a stunning new book by Pamela Fiori about the rise and transformation of Monaco’s crown jewel
and shining star, Monte Carlo. Fiori’s In the Spirit of Monte Carlo (Assouline) is a spirited look through both pictures and text of one of most glamorous playgrounds of the uberrich: the town that rose to fame as a winter escape for wealthy Europeans fleeing dreary northern winters for the sea-misted shores of the Mediterranean, and which would eventually become a worldly year-round destination ingrained with a romance of royals and Rolls-Royces. The Grimaldis, who hail from Genoese aristocracy, may hold bragging rights as Monaco’s ruling family off and on for over 700 years and to this day, but it’s the relatively recent reinvention of Monte Carlo as a bustling casino town for the world’s wealthiest that reigns supreme in our collective J A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 9 1
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imagination of this privileged Mediterranean perch. Fiori’s book does not disappoint in its rich illustration of this vision of Monte Carlo, with luscious scenes of both charismatic personalities and glittering events: the famous Bal de la Rose; ex-king Farouk of Egypt; Winston Churchill and his wife, Lady Clementine, on their golden anniversary in 1958; the Red Cross Ball; Maria Callas and Aristotle Onassis; Princess Grace and Prince Rainier; Sophia Loren at the Bal du Casino; Johnny Hallyday; Henri Matisse with the ballerina Alicia Markova; the ballets; the yachts; the race cars; the luxury cars; the sun-bathers… With what we know it as now, it’s hard to think that Monte Carlo wasn’t always this way. Fiori explains how the idea for Monte Carlo was really a last-ditch effort to save Monaco
This page: Monte Carlo and, in the distance, Beausoleil, 1914 (above); Rudolph Nureyev takes a dip at the Monte-Carlo Beach hotel pool, 1966. Opposite page: A Formula One car
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from bankruptcy. Two neighboring villages, Menton and Roquebrune, once under Monaco’s domain, decided in 1848 to claim their independence, resulting in a huge and incalculable loss for the principality, which depended on their tax revenues. Prince Charles III, near desperation, decided to build a gambling casino and a sea-bathing facility as a way of attracting visitors and revenue. The new district needed a name, and in his honor it was christened Monte Carlo, Italian for Mount Charles. Initial plans floundered, but in time, under the direction of the canny businessman François Blanc and his wife, Marie, who had a flair for glamour, a casino was born that would become the showplace of the French Riviera, setting the scene for what would become a storied history—celebrated today so splendidly with In the Spirit of Monte Carlo. u
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JANUARY WILD NIGHTS
The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society will host a cocktail reception in honor of its Walk on the Wild Side dinner dance at Kaufmann de Suisse. For more information, call 561.832.4918.
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The American Heart Association will hold a reception honoring the Palm Beach Founder’s Circle and Heart Ball at Neiman Marcus in Palm Beach at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561.805.6150. FORWARD STRIDES
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation will host its annual Palm Beach medical luncheon at the Mar-a-Lago Club at noon. For more information, call 888.944.4408.
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Brigham and Women’s Hospital will host a private event at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.2600. ANIMAL LOVE
The Humane Society of the United States will celebrate its To the Rescue dinner dance, honoring Amanda Hearst at the Breakers. For more information, call 678.763.8707. On January 23, the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society will host its Walk on the Wild Side dinner dance at the Breakers at 7 p.m. The event will feature cocktails, exotic animals, a sit-down dinner, live auctions, and plenty of dancing! For more information, call 561.533.0887.
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The Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County will hold its Bell Society dinner at the Colony’s Royal Room at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.3755.
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The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County will celebrate its Winter Wonderland dinner dance at Club Colette at 7 p.m. For more information, all 561.616.1257.
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Flagler chapter luncheon at the Chesterfield Hotel. For more information, call 774.460.0223.
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The 18th annual J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions will be held at Grand Central Terminal at 6:30 p.m. The event will bring together the world’s best
GOOD DEEDS
The Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach will host its Hospice Evening at the Flagler Museum at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.8585.
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Susan G. Komen for the Cure will hold its Perfect Pink party at the Mar-a-Lago Club. For more information, call 561.307.8000.
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The Daughters of the American Revolution will hold their
On January 13, the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate their Flagler chapter luncheon at the Chesterfield Hotel in Palm Beach at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 774.460.0223.
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LADIES WHO LUNCH
MorseLife will hold its annual luncheon and card party at the Mar-a-Lago Club. Chairwomen include: Marsha Goldberg, Harriet Rothfeld, Jill Sirulnick, and Penny Wallerstein. For more information, call 561.242.4661.
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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will hold its Palm Beach Hot Pink luncheon and symposium at the Breakers at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 646.497.2606.
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professional squash players for an exhilarating week of international competition and spectator events. For more information, call 718.569.0594.
11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561.805.6150.
the Park Avenue Armory. For more information, call 718.292.7392.
The American Cancer Society will celebrate its Let’s Rock Palm Beach dinner dance honoring Jon Stoll—founder and president of Fantasma Productions, one of the world’s longest-standing and largest concert promoters and producers—at the Mar-a-Lago Club. For more information, call 561.832.2600.
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The Community Foundation will celebrate its Paradise Found gala at the Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.340.4508.
On January 9, Shen Yun Performing Arts will kick off its 2015 tour, with performances at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center. Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. For more information, call 800.818.2393.
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The Storefront Academy Harlem will host an evening of cocktails and dancing at 404 West 55th Street at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a special performance by young artists enrolled in the Ailey/Fordham BFA program and the Ailey School’s Professional Division. Proceeds will support the Children’s Storefront. For more information, call 212.427.7900. SEARCHING FOR A CURE
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, a world leader in adult and pediatric cancer treatment and research, will hold its Discovery Celebration party at Saks Fifth Avenue in Palm Beach. For more information, call 561.833.2551. FÊTING FASHION
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, a multi-purpose venue for the arts, will host its fashion luncheon at Neiman Marcus in Palm Beach (151 Worth Avenue)
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The Palm Beach Wine Auction, one of the top wine events in the world, will take place at the Mara-Lago Club at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit education programs at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more information, call 561.651.4320.
ART AND IMAGINATION
The Norton Museum of Art, one of Florida’s most-visited and exciting cultural institutions, will hold its annual gala and dinner dance at the museum (1451 S Olive Avenue) at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.5196.
The Palm Beach Zoo’s Walk on the Wild Side dinner dance will take place at the Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.533.0887. NEW YORK’S TREASURES
The Winter Antiques Show will celebrate its 61st year at the Park Avenue Armory. For more information, call 212.829.0002.
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The Cleveland Clinic Florida will hold its reception at the home of Jane and Bill Told. For more information, call 800.223.2273.
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The Winter Antiques Show will host its Young Collectors Night at
On January16, the 18th annual J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions will be held at Grand Central Terminal at 6:30 p.m. The event will bring together the world’s best professional squash players for an exhilarating week of live spectator events. For more information, call 718.569.0594. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 9 5
This page: DeDe and George “Laddy” Merck with their two children, Grace and George, who are true born-and-bred Palm Beach locals.
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This page: This book is taking up a corner on every coffee table in the 33480 zip code, Palm Beach People (powerHouse) by Harry Benson and Hilary Geary Ross. Its pages reveal the laid-back side of some well-known families. Opposite page: Leonard Lauder invites you to sit a spell on his lawn. First built in 1938, the Neoclassical mansion found perched on the oceanfront was bought by EstĂŠe and Joe Lauder in the 1960s.
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This page: With their eyes on the horizon, Carol and Earle Mack pose next to their aptly-named sculpture, Idylle by Jacques Le Bescon. As the former United States Ambassador to Finland, Earle is part of the large faction of diplomats and emissaries that call Palm Beach home. Opposite page: A storied member of the Munn and Baker clans, Pauline Baker Pitt is Palm Beach’s hostess supreme. At home with her ever-popular partner, Jerry Seay.
PALM BEACH IS again having its moment in the sun, which is hardly unusual for this balmy island. Long term residents like to describe the island’s lifestyle as that of a causually elegant international resort... with better “guests.” And now, with each successive Palm Beach generation, family houses are expanding and multiplying to accommodate their latest arrivals. In this context, two of Quest’s most esteemed columnists, Hilary Geary Ross and Harry Benson could not have chosen a better time to publish their newest book, Palm Beach People (powerHouse). Being both renowned and charming, Harry and Hilary were able to access the most private and authentic individuals and families who shape the core of true Palm Beach society. “I think it’s a very welcoming place—attractively so. It’s widened its appeal to all age groups,” says Hilary. “The world is coming in droves, and I wanted to show J A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 1 0 1
This page: Peggy and Alberto Mejia are familiar fixtures in the social circles that run between New York City, Southampton, and Palm Beach. Opposite: Lesly Smith, who like her late husband, Earl E. T. Smith, was the Mayor of Palm Beach (Earl was the last U.S. Ambassador to Cuba, under President Eisenhower.) Seen here with her daughter, Danielle Moore. J A U A RY 2 0 1 5 1 0 3
This page: Sculptor Suzy Phipps Cochran with her husband, botanist Robert T. Eigelberger. Opposite page: Mimi McMakin, with daughters Celerie and Phoebe Kemble, are the faces and forces behind Kemble Interiors and Kemble Kitchens. Playing here with Celerie’s three children—Rascal, Zinnia, and Wick—and the pater familias, maritime master Leroy McMakin. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 1 0 5
This page: A Palm Beacher since childhood, Virginia Burke sits with her daughters Cynthia Mack, Consuelo Hutton, Mimi de Chabert (above); celebrated island botanist Kit Pannill at the Darcy and George Gould Dinner for the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough (below). Opposite page: Percy Steinhart, renowned creator of beloved Stubbs & Wooten shoes (above); longtime Palm Beachers Allie and Lee Hannley, with their daughters Merrill and Nicole (with respective husbands Ashton Curtis and Matthew Mellon bookending the couch in the picture) and grandchildren Callie Curtis and Force Mellon (below).
the wide range of people, the vitality, and the beauty of the area.” She equates the warmth of the community with the inviting climate. “That’s what drew people here: the beautiful beach and the beautiful weather.” And while the social circles may seem exclusive, Hilary explains that you may think you know everyone, “then you can walk into a room with 300 people and not know anybody!” Harry, meanwhile, believes that James Patterson said it best in the book: “I am not aware of another city, or even a small district in a city, that so beautifully and economically compresses so much timeless architecture, landscape artistry and ocean view, culinary delights, history, art, interesting and mostly wonderful people into such an unforgettable creation, painstakingly preserved. This is our Palm Beach, our shining gem by the sea.” Harry adds only, “Palm Beach is unique among the unique.” u
This page: Lord Charles Spencer-Churchill, grandson of Consuelo Vanderbilt, has been coming to Palm Beach for over 50 years. He shares his love of the place with his well liked and fashionable wife, Lady Sarah Churchill. Opposite page: Emilia and Pepe Fanjul and their rare Rolls-Royce shooting brake at Amistad, their incomparable ranch and private preserve.
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social columns. For Ellen, Palm Beach must have seemed as much an exclusive resort as a Hollywood movie set, whether gracing midnight dinners at El Mirasol, dancing until dawn at Amado, or enjoying a splash at the newly opened Joseph Urban–designed Bath and Tennis Club. In January 1927, the E. F. Hutton’s were hosting the first formal soirees at their South End cottage Maralago, as it was then referenced. Next door, the James P. Donahue’s ocean-tolake showplace, Cielito Lindo, was still under construction. Between the seasons, Ellen’s diary archived newspaper reports
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DURING PALM BEACH’S 1927 and 1928 winter seasons, Philadelphian Ellen Glendinning Frazer was either taking photographs or being photographed by the likes of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Town & Country. With her family ensconced at Casa de Leoni (architect Addison Mizner’s earliest Venetian style villa overlooking the Everglades Club basin), she and her children lodged across the street at one of the club’s villas. Ellen pursued her fascination for photographing her family and friends as well as sharing her social set’s want for appearing on magazine fashion pages and being mentioned in
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This page: At Casa de Leoni, the Glendinning family’s Worth Avenue villa overlooking Singer Basin. Left to right: Mary Glendinning Cooke and her daughter Nini; Ellen Glendinning Frazer with son Perkie and daughter Bettina. Opposite page: In 1928, Vogue magazine featured this drawing, illustrating the oceanfront cabanas at the Bath and Tennis Club. Far left: Ellen Glendinning Frazer holding the hand of her son Perkie Frazer. On the boardwalk, right, Mrs. Edward MacLean; beside her, in a complete white outfit, Mary Brown Wanamaker Warburton.
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This page: Jimmie Cromwell’s Comic Costume Party at El Mirasol, February 1928. From left: Winston Guest, Ellen Glendinning Frazer, Evie Shaffer, and Jay Carlisle. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Designed by Joseph Urban, the million-dollar Bath and Tennis Club was open for two brief seasons before the damage from the September 1928 hurricane resulted in much of it being rebuilt; in their Palm Beach wheelchairs, the family heads over to El Mirasol where Eva Stotesbury invited the children to visit their private zoo. Left to right, Robert Glendinning, on the bicycle, his mother Elizabeth “Bessie” Carpenter Glendinning with her grandchildren, Perkie and Bettina; Ellen’s sister Mary Cooke and her daughter Nini, and the nanny, Mrs. Smith; Julia Brokaw, the daughter of the Howard and Edna Loew Brokaw, photographed February 1927, the club’s inaugural season; with more than 100 cabanas lining the beach, the B&T was designed to offer a more casual informal gathering place. Pictured above, Jim Blair, Alistair “Allie” Mackintosh, Ellen Glendinning Frazer, Susan “Burks” Yuille Carstairs, Mabel Cochran, and Prince Hohenlohe; Jacques Bonstetton at Otto Kahn’s Oheka Cottage, a block north of The Breakers beach. 114 QUEST
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This page: Tobacco heiress Ellen Daniel Yuille Blair’s sketch portrait appeared in the October 1927 issue of Harper’s Bazaar. A close friend of Ellen Glendinning Frazer’s, Ellen and her husband, Wolcott Blair, hosted the Duke and Duchess of Windsor years later during their annual Palm Beach pilgrimages. Ellen and the duchess were old school chums from Oldfields School. Opposite page: The center of attention, architect Maurice Fatio and Marjorie Oelrichs, to his left, celebrate the 1927 opening of the Bath and Tennis Club. Under the guidance of Anthony Drexel Biddle, the B&T’s founding membership included the New York–Philadelphia social axis with Wall Street scions, Hollywood personalities, and Broadway stars, including Flo Ziegfeld, Mortimer Schiff, Jules Bache, Vincent Youmans, and Otto Kahn, who was also a partner with Biddle in the company that owned the club (above); the open-air cafeteria at the Bath and Tennis Club. Ellen Glendinning Frazer, left, Persifor “Persi” Frazer III, far right, and to his left with his back turned, Howard Whitney (below).
This page, clockwise from top left: Morris Legendre, Gertrude Sanford Legendre, and Sidney Legendre; Carrol and Burks Carstairs (Burks’s sister Ellen married Wolcott Blair); Robert Glendinning making an iron shot on the Everglades Golf Course with the Oswald Birley art studio overlooking Singer Basin in the background . One of the club’s board members, Ellen’s father was one of the syndicate owners of the club who owned the club for a decade after they bought out the interest of the Singer family and the bankruptcy trustees. Eventually,
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about the P.A.B. Widener’s $500,000 gem robbery at the RitzCarlton in New York, and Rosamond Lancaster’s marriage to W. K. Vanderbilt, following her divorce form Buzzy Warburton, that took place in a “lowly Parisian court.” The 1927-1928 seasons at Palm Beach are often highlighted as social pinnacles evidenced by conspicuous excess and unrestricted pleasures. A devastating late September hurricane in 1928, the collapse of the real estate market, the sell-off on Wall Street, and the subsequent financial reversals during the 1930s, brought the limitless merrymaking to an end. These photographs represent a remarkable photographic archive of 20th-century American society by Ellen Glendinning Ordway, who married Lucius P. Ordway following her divorce form Persifor Frazer III. And thanks to her grandson Lucius Ordway Frazer, we are able to treasure them as much he does her memory. u
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This page: By 1928, Winston Guest was an eight-goal polo player who took to the field at Phipps Field, Gulf Stream, and at Meadowbrook, Long Island.
This page: The Worth Avenue gate. Insets, from above: Worth Avenue, Palm Beach’s premier shopping destination, today; the colorful strip in the 1940s; a black-and-white photograph from the 1960s.
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Worth Avenue locations character and individuality. Older companies maintain their customs and congeniality, like Kassatly’s, a family business that has been selling linens and lingerie in Palm Beach since 1938. Worth Avenue is a shopping destination that respects tradition, and there’s a certain charm about that. So this season, when you’re headed south for some shopping and sun, be sure to visit our favorite boutiques and discover the avenue’s beauty for yourself. u
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PALM BEACH’S WORTH Avenue makes for an attractive backdrop. It’s the jewel of Addison Mizner’s Mediterranean and Spanish Revival architecture, birthplace of Lilly Pulitzer’s first boutique, and home to the most fashionable and exclusive brands. Even the shoppers tend to give off a colorful glee. There are moms who still abide by Lilly Pulitzer’s colorful mode of dress, dads who deem lime green smoking jackets and patrician slippers de rigueur. New brands must embrace the architecture when they move in, which lends their
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RALPH LAUREN 300 Worth Avenue / 561.651.3900 Ralph Lauren can be credited with inventing modern American style. For over 40 years, the brand has provided quality products that embody elegance (like this stunning gown from the Ralph Lauren Spring 2015 collection). Ralph Lauren’s Palm Beach location, situated on Worth Avenue, boasts a Beaux-Arts façade and an imported European stone fountain that embrace the brand’s heritage in Palm Beach. As with all Ralph Lauren boutiques, you can find apparel for a glamorous evening on the town or a few classic cotton piqué polos. Walking inside this beautiful boutique is like walking into a dream.
THE GENTLEMEN’S CORNER 235 Royal Poinciana Way / 561.345.3660 Well-dressed and smartly appointed men in four Southern towns have come to know The Gentlemen’s Corner as the place for the finest clothes, accessories, and service. From Pinehurst to Wilmington, to Chapel Hill to Palm Beach, the clothing emporiums launched by Chris Dalrymple have stood the test of time while keeping in lockstep with the finest manufacturers and smartest fashion trends. Whether it’s a suit for the boardroom, or khakis and a cashmere sweater for the golf course, or even a belt or bow-tie or pair of socks to tweak your favorite outfit, Dalrymple and his staff of knowledgeable associates stand ready to lend their discerning eye. Stop in today and see what’s in store.
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308 Peruvian Avenue / 561.659.7085 Jennifer Garrigues started as a high-fashion model for Christian Dior, James Galanos, and Hanae Mori, so she has always had an eye for sumptuous design. Known for her creative taste that harmoniously blends style and comfort, Garrigues offers design services for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. She has designed for The Carlyle in New York and for the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club. Her showroom is the perfect place to find that item you didn’t know you needed for your home. From luxurious textiles and pillows to one-of-a-kind furniture pieces, this boutique is a treasure trove filled with items collected from around the world. Drop in and explore. MONTH 2008 00
WILLIAM R. EUBANKS 340 Worth Avenue / 561.805.9335 From the moment William R. Eubanks opened his Palm Beach location, the showroom has been every designer and connoisseur’s first stop when shopping for exceptional French and English antiques and fine accessories. Unanimously known for providing clients with nothing less than well-dressed, expertly curated interiors, the showroom combines beauty and originality by stocking many of the unique furnishings and fine art from Eubanks’ constant travels around the world.
BETTERIDGE 236 Worth Avenue / 561.655.5850 Betteridge is one of America’s most historic fine jewelers. In fact, the Betteridge name has been associated with jewelry for centuries: the company’s president, Terry Betteridge, is a fourth-generation jeweler whose roots date back to the 1700s in Birmingham, England, where the name was synonymous with fine jewelry design and silversmithing. Today, the Betterridge boutique in Palm Beach is a true gem, offering up watches, gifts, and fine jewelry from Bulgari to Jaeger-LeCoultre to Rolex to the brand’s own Betteridge Collection. They also offer many on-site services, such as repairs and appraisals. Drop in and check out what Worth Avenue’s treasure trove has in store.
LARS BOLANDER larsbolander.com / 561.832.2121 or pam@larsbolander.com Lars Bolander knows furniture. From interior design stints in London to working with Gunter Sachs, Bolander went solo in 1987 and has since opened locations in the Hamptons, New York City, and Palm Beach. While this Nordic designer may seem an odd pairing for the tropical scene, Bolander’s theatrical style and passion for furniture make his showroom (currently in the process of moving) a perfect fit for Palm Beach. Over the years, the famed decorator has developed a form all his own: a daring mixture of ideas and geographic blends that exudes both sophistication and pleasing images for the eye.
TIFFANY & CO. 259 Worth Avenue / 561.659.6090 It marks the heart of town. This spectacular Tiffany & Co. boutique opened its doors in 1991 and has since come to define the Palm Beach shopping experience. Tiffany & Co. was founded in 1837 as a “stationery and fancy goods emporium” and has now grown into a global brand. Tiffany & Co. is renowned for its fine jewelry, often given as gifts for the most special of occasions. Whether you are looking for an engagement ring or beautiful everyday silver, Tiffany & Co. in Palm Beach is sure to suit your needs.
DENNIS BASSO (AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE) 172 Worth Avenue / 561.833.2551 Dennis Basso has long been considered one of America’s premier celebrity designers. His feminine silhouettes and styles are seen on the most fashionable and influential women in the world, no matter their generation. Ever since his entrée into fashion in 1983, Mr. Basso has attracted an enviable following for his luxurious designs. In 2007, he complemented his furs and outerwear with readyto-wear pieces on the runways of New York City. Over the years, Basso has created furs for many major celebrities, including Brooke Shields and Nicole Kidman. Today, Dennis Basso furs and ready-to-wear collections can be found at select Saks Fifth Avenue boutiques, including the Palm Beach location.
CHARLOTTE KELLOGG 256 Worth Avenue / 561.820.2407 332 South County Road / 561.820.2402 It’s the destination for tropical colors in linen, silk, and cotton. Tucked away in a corner of the Amore Courtyard, Charlotte Kellogg offers casual clothing designed for the lifestyle of South Florida and other bright-hued resort communities. Her cheerful and breathable designs have been making a colorful splash on the Palm Beach scene since the boutique opened in 1998. Now, the store has become a true Palm Beach tradition for fashionable pieces that will suit every occasion, from sportswear to eveningwear. Stop in for a refreshing take on Palm Beach chic. The newer South County Road location opened in December 2011, so be sure to visit and see what’s new.
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This page, clockwise from top right: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Loy Anderson, ready to roll in a perfect mix of colorful and creative Palm Beach style, 1970; Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan had Casa Alva built in the mid-1930s to reflect her own fashionable taste; native Palm Beacher George Hamilton with his mother and brother strolling through Via Mizner, circa 1960; Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Aguilera show off a Moroccan style that echoes their Palm Beach house, 1970. Opposite page: American socialite Mrs. Winston F. C. Guest (better known, of course, as C. Z.) poses with Joanne Connolly (right) beside the Grecian temple pool at C. Z.’s oceanfront estate, Villa Artemis, circa 1955. Both are wearing pale pink sundresses. C. Z. is consid-
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Flagler mansion, which is now a 55-room museum open to the public; Rodney Dillard in 2008, chairman emeritus of the venerable Coconuts; Mrs. Bedford (Dysie) Davie, former mayor Earl E. T. Smith, Charles Munn, and Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau lunching at La Petite Marmite, April 1972; the sparkles on Quest columnist Hilary Geary’s dress reflect her always bright personality. Seen here with husband Wilber Ross. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Gloria Guinness taking a dip at her Manalapan house, April 1959; David and Julia Koch enjoying their fabled fireworks at the Coconuts annual bash; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor arriving at the West Palm Beach railroad station. Mrs. Arthur (Claire) Gardner, their hostess, is at far right; C. Z. Guest and Peter Lawford having a glamorous giggle together, 1961. 126 QUEST
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This spread: Young Palm Beach style mavens and influencers—including Rodney Dillard, Lesly Smith, Bob Leidy, plus Emilia and Pepe Fanjul—modeling Lilly Pulitzer’s latest creations on the croquet lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Ogden Phipps’ North End Moroccan villa, May 1970. Readers who recognize other notables in this group are encouraged to write in or email Quest!
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This page, clockwise top left: Jacqueline Kennedy enjoying a Palm Beach picnic, circa 1960; Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow, née Barbara Hutton, watching tennis at the Everglades Club while wearing fur and pearls; Mrs. Atwater “Hope” Kent, Jr., crossing Worth Avenue in the rain; Mrs. Igor Cassini, outside on Worth Avenue, January 1956; Patsy Pulitzer leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, 1955; Everglades Club president Peter and wife Ann Summers at The Coconuts’ 81st New Year’s Eve party. Opposite page: Wendy Vanderbilt and Durie Desloge, both wearing
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This page, clockwise from top left: Lavinia Baker, great-grandaughter of George Fisher Baker, at her coming out party, 1977; Nickie Fanjul and son Nicholas were the 2013 cover subjects of Quest; polo champion Stephen “Laddie” Sanford at the Gulfstream Polo Club in Delray; Countess Christina de Caraman at home in 2005—another Quest covergirl. Opposite page, clockwise from top: The Teagle-Smith family, photographed by Betty Kuhner in 1980; Mrs. Harold S. Vanderbilt at the Everglades Club, 1939; Gary Lickle with daughter Sasha in front of their seaplane, still
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This page, clockwise from top left: Jacqueline Kennedy leaving St. Edward Roman Catholic Church, 1961; Bingo Gubelmann, Bettina Anderson, and Winston Lapham, 2013; Rose Kennedy with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor at the Everglades Club in 1967; Countess Haugwitz-Reventlow shopping with Countess Di Frasso, 1940. Opposite page: Palm Beach fixture Jim Kimberly (far left) and friends on the shores of Lake Worth, April 1968. The clothes reflect the fun and carefree atmosphere of the best kind of gatherings, whether planned or impromptu. Quest’s beloved columnist, the late and great Slim Aarons, was tops at
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THAT KIND OF PARTY AFTER THE 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach brunch and V.I.P. preview was officially over, guests were still exploring. Some stood on furnished balconies, overlooking the Miami oceanfront. Others marveled at the condominium interiors across the hall, bedrooms with sprawling city views and birdcage chairs hanging from the ceilings. The more adventurous types even snuck off to see a couple of recently finished hotel rooms, slated to open in March 2015. Located at 2399 Collins Avenue, in the heart of South Beach, 1 Hotel & Homes sits in perfect harmony with its surroundings. With residence designs by Brazilian architect and designer Debora Aguiar, each space is unique and entirely appealing. “It’s an incredibly lush, textured place,” said Aguiar of the city. “All we have to do is open the doors and invite it in.” At 1 Hotel & Homes, large windows let in
This page: A rendering of a pool at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach. Opposite page: Miami Mayor Philip Levine greets Karen and Richard LeFrak (above); Paloma Teppa, Barry Sternlicht, and Yair Marcoschamer (below).
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plenty of natural light. And spacious, airy interiors welcome the ocean breeze. “When brought together, these elements create a comfortable and relaxing environment which asks to be lived in.” Yet for founder Barry Sternlicht, 1 Hotel & Homes is more just than a place to live. “It’s the realization of a dream,” he offered. “Nature has always been central to my life. I’m proud to say it’s now central to my business. 1 South Beach is created around a simple
truth—to recognize our impact on nature and nature’s impact on us.” Proof of that belief was blooming around the property during the private preview, hosted by Sternlicht and 1 Hotel & Home developer Richard LeFrak. Floral installations by Plant the Future— titled “Art as Nature”—featured dramatic hangings of orchids from the ceilings and terrarium casitas. You could even stick your head into some of them. It made for a great photo opportunity. u
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Amy Sacco and Shane Kidd at the after-party for The Color Of Time at Omar’s on December 9.
Tomoko Yamagashi, Erin Flaherty, and Jamie Rosen at a breakfast for Clé de Peau Beauté at The Park.
Didi Gluck and Sarah Brown previewed Spring 2015 from Clé de Peau Beauté on December 2. Amanda Seyfried celebrated her birthday with Clé de Peau Beauté—and Crowns by Christy!
Virginia Urreiztieta, Shruti Ganguly, and Edna Luise Biesold at Omar’s on December 9.
Louisa Krause attended the Cinema Society screening of The Color Of Time.
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And next year’s words await another voice, And to make an end is to make a beginning,” reads “Little Gidding” by T. S. Eliot. And so I welcome 2015, with the words of my column... On December 2, Clé de Peau Beauté celebrated the birthday of Amanda Seyfried with a breakfast at The Park. She donned a wreath from Crowns by Christy, because the theme was a midsummer night’s dream and, also, because. Editors previewed the Spring 2015 collection and gossiped about
Synactif, which includes a crème that costs $1,000. On the 9th, the Cinema Society hosted a screening of The Color Of Time with Montblanc. The after-party, at Omar’s at 21 West 9th Street, was attended by James Franco. The film—which stars Zach Braff, Jessica Chastain, and Mila Kunis—explores the story of poet C. K. Williams (who was awarded a Pulitzer Prize). On the 11th, it was to Monaco to toast the birth of Gabriella and Jacques. I visited as a guest of the Hôtel Hermitage J A N U A RY 2 0 1 5 1 4 1
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Monte-Carlo—a spectacle of a resort, harkening from the Belle Époque. My suite was decorated with roses and boxes of Ladurée, boasting views of Port Hercule (where there were yachts with names like Don Qui Flotte) as well as the palace (bonjour, bebes). I experimented with cryotherapy (a treatment where you’re exposed to -100°C and, also, nude) at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo before feasting on fish from the Mediterranean Sea. And as I swirled around the Casino de Monte-Carlo, it was like being Grace Kelly—but chicer. Meanwhile, on the 12th, the Winter Wonderland Ball was the place to be, held in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden. In attendance, the chairmen: Byrdie Bell, Alina Cho, Cristina Cuomo, Brooke Gerschel, Emma Goergen, Dalia Oberlander, Alexandra Lind Rose, and Gillian Hearst Simonds. And the junior chairmen: Sarah Chilton, Martin Dawson, Julia Erdman, Elizabeth Kurpis, Julia Loomis, Elizabeth Steel, and Zack Thain. The scene was a-sparkle—as always—beckoning the season with a sense of festiveness thanks to the Holiday Train Show (which was celebrating its 23rd anniversary). Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight. u
Kipton Cronkite and Amanda Kahn in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden.
Byrdie Bell and Michael Shimbo at the Winter Wonderland Ball on December 12.
Michael DeSalvo and Nina Grauer visited the Holiday Train Show on December 12.
James Ridings, Whitney Fogg, and Steven Bogden visited the Holiday Train Show.
Meredith Murphy and Dane Evans at the Winter Wonderland Ball at the New York Botanical Garden.
Nell Diamondand Dalia Oberlander, who chaired the Winter Wonderland Ball.
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swapped his sleigh and reindeer for a fire engine. Palm Beach is known for its philanthrophy, with charities (and their events) at the heart of the town. The do-gooders work throughout the year—including the month of December—to contribute to a variety of causes. We don’t have to ask Santa Claus whether Palm Beach is naughty or nice! —Elizabeth Quinn Brown Children in need cheered for Santa Claus, who greeted them from a fire engine on December 26, 1979, in Palm Beach, Florida.
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THE HOLIDAYS BECKON the season for Palm Beach, an “oh, come, all ye” to the faithful of the island. And though the town is a hike from the North Pole, there is sure to be an explosion of Christmas spirit... Here, a photograph from December 26, 1979, courtesy of the Palm Beach Post. The occasion was merry and bright as Palm Beach welcomed a group of children from orphanages and state agencies. They were treated to presents (which were donated by shops in town) and sweets at Angelique’s. The highlight, of course, was a visit from Santa Claus, who
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