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PETS ON PARADE
Palm Beach is a paradise for people, of course, but not just
them—the area’s furriest friends love to gambol and relax in the warm Florida climate. PhoTograPhy By harry Benson and lucIen caPeharT
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LILLY PULITZER REMEMBERED
The legendary woman who started a brightly colored
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empire, Lilly Pulitzer, had a character to match. By nancy ellIson rollnIck
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QUEST PALM BEACH STYLE
A look back at Palm Beach in its heyday, when it was
truly a playground for affluent Northerners. By elIzaBeTh meIgher
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THE PALACES OF PALM BEACH
Palm Beach Chic by Jennifer Ash Rudick tours the
houses—nay, mansions—of the island. By elIzaBeTh QuInn Brown
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SHOPPING THAT’S WORTH IT
Worth Avenue is a shopping destination that
respects tradition, but always has the latest and greatest fashions. By alex Travers
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THE BRISTOL
Florida continues to welcome investment from around the world, and
people are buzzing about The Bristol—a 25-story residence in Palm Beach County.
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THE BLUE RIBBON OF PALM BEACH
Take a trip to Wellington, the winter horse
capital of the world. PhoTograPhed and wrITTen By harry Benson
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WO R T H N E W YO R K I S L U X U RY FA S H I O N M A D E P E R S O N A L . O U R CO L L E C T I O N S A R E S O L D WO M A N T O WO M A N , E XC L U S I V E LY T H R O U G H A N E T WO R K OF STYLISTS. WE OFFER A RANGE OF OPTIONS, SO YO U C A N S H O P W H E N , W H E R E A N D H OW YO U WA N T.
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SNAPSHOT
Our columnist dashes between events during the busiest season. By davId PaTrIck columBIa Reminiscing about Gstaad’s better days.
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Kayce Hughes’ art swirls, curls, and has a unique visual appeal.
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Keeping it light and breezy for PB season. By danIel caPPello and elIzaBeTh meIgher Christian Angle Real Estate celebrates its 10-year anniversary in Palm Beach County.
The Art of Flying (Assouline) takes us to glamorously new heights. By danIel caPPello A conversation with Gerard Beekman of Gramatan Corporation.
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Luxury with a view at the famed River House, with access to the exclusive River Club. The parties of Palm Beach are in full swing, so be sure you’re attending the best. Mixing and mingling in the jingling beat... By elIzaBeTh QuInn Brown
Memories of Palm Beach County—and its push for tourism in the 1950s and 1960s.
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EDITOR’S LETTER
This page: Tommy Lee Jones and his wife, Dawn, play polo in Wellington (left); Slim Aarons’ picture of the Colony Hotel pool (right); Hilary Geary Ross and Harry Benson (inset).
NANCY ELLISON ROLLNICK and I titled the picture Dog Wants Mimosa. It showed Lilly Pulitzer, Palm Beach’s ultimate doyenne, holding the brunch libation (pinky out, naturally) away from Ruby, her daughter’s rescue dog. Nancy had captured the naked longing on Ruby’s face, the who-do-you-think-you’rekidding look on Lilly’s, and a moment that was so Palm Beach the local tourism board could use it in their brochures: “Come to Palm Beach, where even the dogs have a taste for champagne, and the caviar dreams of cats come true!” These furry residents take center stage in this year’s Palm Beach Issue. Thanks to the photography of Harry Benson and Lucien Capehart, who knelt down on lawns and by pools to snap hanging tongues and wagging tails, we take a look at the real power behind the leash. Whether you’re a dog person or a cat person, or a bird person, or even—alligator person? Really? Well, it is Florida, and no less than John Quincy Adams kept one in the White House—you’ll find your pet of choice here. Heed the words of Rudyard Kipling in The Jungle Book: “When the Man waked up he said, ‘What is Wild Dog doing here?’ And the Woman said, ‘His name is not Wild Dog any more, but the First Friend, because he will be our 20 QUEST
friend for always and always and always.’” Our pets are our truest friends, after all. Just think of Argos, the pup in The Odyssey. After 20 years away, Odysseus finally makes it home to Ithaca, but is forced to disguise himself as a beggar to fool all of his wife Penelope’s suitors. The only one to recognize him? The good boy of all good boys, Argos. u
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ON THE COVER: Annette Tapert Allen with her beloved dog, Ruby, by the pool at home in Palm Beach. From Palm Beach People by Harry Benson and Hilary Geary Ross, the dazzling portrait and insider’s view of a fabled and exclusive resort community. Photographed by Harry Benson.
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NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY I’M WRITING THIS Social Di-
ary a couple of weeks earlier than usual (because of the holidays coming up at the end of the month of December 2015), so the reporting part only goes as far as the 15th of the month. That was one flyby year and
with lots of surprises, including quite a few we’d all like to forget. Even the New York weather at the time of this writing has been a surprise— like an extended autumn with nary the frost, let alone the snow.
Nevertheless, despite the sense of general uncertainty that is prevailing in the lives of many of us, New York keeps moving. Moving faster, in some ways. For example, it was a very successful year for fundraising via galas and sym-
posiums. I have no idea what the total figure would be if you totaled the amounts received by all of those organizations— contributing to health, education, and welfare, as well as safety and security for children in need and animals in need—
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A but it tallies up to hundreds of millions. Fundraising for charity is an industry, and much of what doubles for society today has a great helping hand in it. Volunteering is not new, nor is the charity gala, but in the twenty or so years that I’ve been following it closely, it has grown to a massive revenue-producing movement. To me, the better side of it is an example of what we are capable of as fellow men and neighbors. It also demonstrates what many of our public servants fail to do. Recollections of the three weeks: Just three days before Thanksgiving, I went to a luncheon at Tiffany’s. Not to be confused with Truman
Capote’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s, this was an annual public relations event—Tiffany’s style. And style it is! It’s held in what was the executive dining room, which has been refurbished in blue paneling. The room was also set up with groups of “snow-covered” faux evergreen trees that look even whiter against the Tiffany blue. And whether the patterns and styles are your taste or not, Holly Golightly would have loved it. So would a lot of other people. The annual day is a gesture of thanks to the jewelry and accessories editors, as well as the journalists and chroniclers along the way. And that’s all it is. No hard sell (soft sell, yes),
and no putting you to sleep with speeches. Just a greeting from Frederic Cumenal, the new president of Tiffany & Co. Martha Stewart was there. Jim Reginato from Vanity Fair was there, and Amy Fine Collins. I sat next to Amy Larocca (who is the fashion editor of New York) and Maria Duenas Jacobs (who is the accessories editor of Elle). On the other side of her was Amy Astley, editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue, who was next to Derek Blasberg, Vanity Fair’s “Man on the Street.” The menu was started with a butternut squash soup, followed by a main course of sea bass and carrots, followed by a chocolate dessert, along with
wines and champagne. I can’t drink midday; it makes me want to nap. That same night, Katherine Bryan hosted a drinks party at her apartment on Park Avenue with Sharon Hoge and Alex Hitz to celebrate their friend Carolyne Roehm’s new book, At Home In The Garden. And what a garden. Or rather, what gardens! The hosts and the author drew a big crowd and lots of conversation. It went on and on past the appointed limit hour of 8 p.m. By 9 p.m., people were still talking and, for those who hadn’t left, there suddenly appeared a great buffet spread on the dining room table. Soon, the living
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A room was full of friends and acquaintances with dinner plates on their laps and conversation flowing. The last of us exited a little after 10 p.m. A good night was had by all in Katherine’s comfortable hospitality. On the Monday before Thanksgiving, at the Plaza Hotel in the newly refurbished Palm Court, the Lighthouse Guild held its annual gala, “LightYears,” at which they honor the artistic, philanthropic, and civic contributions of New York’s most influential and forward-thinking leaders. Proceeds from the dinner support vital Lighthouse Guild programs that help peo-
ple to overcome the challenges of vision—something very few of us ever think about and yet many of us suffer from or are subject to vision problems of a variety. This is a great, great charity benefitting all people of all ages. This years honorees were Gary Barnett (who is the founder and President of Extell Development) and Louise Hirschfeld and Lewis Cullman. The evening was hosted by Carol Alt, with a performance after dinner by Julie Budd. Lewis, who is now in his mid-90s, is one of the greatest philanthropists of this past century in New York. He is a man born into a distinguished
family—distinguished, especially, by their lifelong copious and various philanthropies. The family is also related to Emma Lazarus. He wrote a book several years ago called, Can’t Take It With You: The Art of Making and Giving Money. It was a memoir about his professional life and the fortune he accumulated as an entrepreneur by going outside the family business (General Cigar) and succeeding spectacularly (in business—not finance). At a certain age, he and his wife, the late Dorothy Cullman, embarked on a program to give away the bulk of their fortune over a period of a decade or two. His memoir advised any-
one with the means to follow suit to make a better world for all of us to live in. Last year, he wrote a piece for the New York Review of Books called “Stop the Misuse of Philanthropy.” Aha! This is the definition of a real philanthropist as opposed to the types that he identifies in his article. His being honored is as much as a vote for the Lighthouse as it is for Lewis, whose philanthropy rewards distinction. One day early in the month, I went down to Michael’s to lunch with my friend Penny Bianchi from Montecito, California. Penny came to town with her daughter Ella Brittingham for the Sunday night
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opening of the new Andrew Lloyd Webber show, School of Rock, which got raves in the New York Times. I was surprised to learn that she had come to New York specifically for the opening night of the new musical on Broadway. I knew she loves New York and loves Broadway, but why this one? The story. School of Rock, the film from 2003, was written by screenwriter Mike White. Penny’s daughter, Ella, grew up with him. In fact they are the same age and were in preschool in Pasadena together. It was there, according to Penny that the two bonded because they were the only 28 QUEST
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two kids in the class who screamed a lot. The teacher put them next to each other so that their “screeching” would not disrupt all the little ones in the class. And from there, a brother-sister act was born. Mike’s parents divorced when he was very young and so, as a little boy, he was often at Penny’s house. He was a kid who really liked to be around adults, so the Bianchi household was a real second home to him. When he and Ella were 19, they drove across America together. Penny reported that their phone calls home were always reports of their experiences, howling with laughter. It was that kind of a relation-
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ship, and it has remained. When Mike was grown up and writing out there, he became friends with Jack Black, the actor and musician, and decided to write a movie for him. He kept in mind his personality (“a man of few words”), and School of Rock was born. Mike even wrote a small part for himself (Ned Schneebly) and a “song” for the part. I don’t know if it was a blockbuster but it grossed more than $35 million (which used to be a lot) and became a kind of cult movie for the younger sets. Years later, over in London, Andrew Lloyd Webber came home from the
office (or studio, or theater) one day and noticed that his son was watching the same film that he seemed to be watching all the time. He finally asked his wife, “Why does he watch that movie over and over?” And she is said to have replied, “Why don’t you watch it and see? Maybe there’s a musical in it….” And so he did. Fade out, fade in: One day in Santa Monica, Penny stopped by Mike’s house, since she was in his neighborhood. When she arrived, he was on the phone and couldn’t interrupt to greet her. “Shhh!” he motioned, as if there were something import-
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ant going on at the other end of the phone. Penny made herself busy, and when Mike got off, he said to his second mother: “You’ll never believe who that was! It was Andrew Lloyd Webber and he wants to make a musical out of School of Rock!” And so it is came to pass, and on that night this past December, a new School of Rock opened to the world (actually, it had been in previews) with a book by amazingly prolific and multi-media writer Julian Fellowes, who American audiences know as the man behind 30 QUEST
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Downton Abbey. Penny said the new show was fantastic, and so did the New York Times, and so did the audience on opening night. Webber even incorporated the “song” that Mike wrote for Ned Schneebly in the movie. After the show, there was a party at the Hard Rock Café, and Penny and Ella went. Outside, Ella got a photo of the composer and the screenwriter as they were arriving. At first, Penny thought she might get in the shot since they’d arrived together, but she was told to move back to get just
the two creators. But, as Ella put it to her mother afterward, she “photo-bombed” the picture. Everyone was happy. Coincidentally, at our lunch at Michael’s, Webber was seated three tables away from us. As he was leaving with his lunch guest, he stopped to say hello to Ron Meyer, the NBC Universal man who was at the table next to ours. After they finished, they were about to pass us when Mike pointed him out to Penny, so he stopped and they briefly discussed the show and the opening. Everyone was still excited.
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Michael’s lunch: Journalist Michael Wolff with Robert Ruiz; Judy Cox with LuAnn DeLesseps and Patty Watt; Jeff Haley of Marketron; Dina Said of Unifund; Juliana Terian of Rallye Motors; Mickey Ateyeh with jewelry designer Ivana Jermoluk and Dana Della Valle; James Chanos of Kynikos, with Bill Brown; Bill Courakos with Steve Kroft; Gordon Davis with Adam Weinberg of the Whitney, Diane Coffey, and Thelma Golden, director of the Studio Museum; Barry Frey; Lynn Jackson of Clear Channel;
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Susan Mercandetti of Random House; Stanley Moger of SFM Entertainment; Jack Myers with Kathleen Finch of HGTV; literary agent Esther Newberg; Peter Price with Regina Buckley; Armando Ruiz; Theo Spilka with Cindy Lewis; Andrew Stein with Missy Ross; Joe Armstrong with Dorothy Kalins of How2Media and Stephen Wagner; Mitch Rosenthal with Carol Brown; Len Blavatnik; Susan Blond with Peter Asher; producer John Hart; Lawrence O’Donnell; David Rhodes, 32 QUEST
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president of CBS News; Clifford Robbins; Stan Shuman; Mark Simone; William von Mueffling of Cantillon Capital; film producer Jay Kanter; Ron Meyer, vice Chairman of NBCUniversal; and George Ledes of Cosmetic World. That same night, the Animal Medical Center held its annual Top Dog Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. They honored former police commissioner of New York Ray Kelly and the NYPD Canine Units. This was, as always a beautiful evening and brings out a lot
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of dog-lovers (and cat lovers too). The benefit co-chairs were Cass Adelman, Nancy Kissinger, Elaine Langone, Annette de la Renta, and Robert Couturier. They organized a very glamorous evening with the hall transformed by the remarkable David Monn. On a Sunday in mid-December, it was 66 degrees here in Manhattan. The sky was a nameless gray. The weatherman calls it “haze.” A kind of crazy haze. The day before the sky had a faded orangey-gray tint to it. It looked dirty, like
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pollution. It made me think of Beijing, although obviously there is no comparison. Mainly it made me think of the world we’re living in right now, like the weather. When I say “we,” I mean us: the people. Not “they,” those who call the shots, but the ones who have to watch out for our own safety. That, in and of itself, is a major task if you live in the city, or within proximity to masses of humanoids. Holidays in the air: In the Daily Mail, there was a series of photos (the paparazzo was
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A having a field day) of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, known to us as “Kate.” She was, naturally, smartly dressed, but looking a bit fatigued while walking along a street in London. She had been shopping at a local department store in Chelsea. The Telegraph reported that she’d picked up some kind of easy-to-clean tablecloth, presuming the newborn daughter’s eating habits were coming to the table for the first time. They also reported that she’d spent an hour in the store (which is said to be one of her favorites) and may have done some Christmas shopping. She looked like she proba-
bly felt: tired, maybe exhausted. That royal life—for her, for her husband—is work. Going around all of the time and meeting everyone, taking everything in, is work. It may be interesting even stimulating, or amusing or charming, and they may live in palaces, but a goldfish bowl is not a life: it’s work. It’s their job and good for them. Anyway, I like to look at her. She always makes me smile. It’s not about her, necessarily, but, for a moment, it’s about life. I’ve felt that way about her from the beginning, although I know there are those who don’t like her. I like looking at her in the same way I liked looking at she who would have
been her mother-in-law. I have no idea what she’s really like any more than I knew about Diana, Princess of Wales. It’s the face and the bearing. It looks like she’s paying attention, and with a warmth that we feel when we demonstrate the same with people in our own lives. In a way, it could be an actor’s knack with Kate. Many successful public figures have that knack around photographers. Jackie Kennedy did—not that she wasn’t a nice lady, anyway. But she had control of her public image, and was compelling because the eyes and the smile were warm and real. She looked like a kind, empathic person. Whether she was or
wasn’t is irrelevant because it’s the image, the human image, that counts in this case. Monarchy, when it is practiced today, serves as a cohesive, powerful tradition—a symbol of political stability for the people it serves. Queen Elizabeth II is the quintessential symbol in those terms. She is arguably the most powerful woman on the planet because of the role she plays and the image she reflects, as a world leader. She has a very powerful role in a legally powerless position, the true representative of the people. The work of the monarchy is “being there.” The new Duchess of Cambridge is clearly in training for that heritage. The message is
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A the same, plus the girl is beautiful (and has great legs) any time of day. Meanwhile, back in ole New York: On a Friday night, Shirley Lord Rosenthal (who now goes mainly by Shirley Lord—her byline as a fashion editor for decades) gave a dinner party on to celebrate the “Name Day” of her friend Spiros Milonas and the birthday of Boaz Mazor (November 27, 1955, I am told, is the official birthdate). There were 16 at the table with three Davids present for this “Name Day,” including yours truly plus David Butter and David McCallum (and their wives). We
dined with Ray and Veronica Kelly and son Greg Kelly of “Fox 5,” Margo Langenburg, Karen Goulandris, Barbara Walters, Peter Haywood, and Antonia Milonas. Once the calendar hits December, it is impossible to avoid the holiday season. No matter how you feel or who you are, getting into the spirit of the season in the old-fashioned way is inevitable for a lot of us. Charles Dickens arrived in New York City in December 1867 for a month of sold-out performances of his beloved holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, at the newly built Steinway Hall on 14th
Street near Union Square. He was a sensation. On this past December 10, actor John Kevin Jones, portraying Dickens telling his timeless tale, gave a similar one-hour performance of the reading in the intact and elegant revival parlor of the landmark 1832 Merchant’s House Museum at 29 East 4th Street. Jones’ performances ran through Christmas Eve. Each began at 7 p.m., preceded by an hour’s reception. The Merchant’s House museum was built in 1832 as a “spec house” in the Federal style. It was bought by Seabury Tredwell, a prom-
inent importer of English marine hardware, in 1835 for $18,000 (which was no small amount in those days when a dollar was worth one hundred cents). He and his wife, Eliza Tredwell, who was 20 years younger than he, moved in with their seven children (an eighth child, Gertrude Tredwell, would be born five years later), along with four English and Irish servants. Tredwell had just retired from his business and would live on his investments and income on his capital. His house was furnished with the finest and most fashionable furniture by New York cab-
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inetmakers such as Duncan Phyfe and Joseph Meeks. He lived there until his death 30 years later in 1865. Two of the daughters and one of the sons married and left when they grew up, but the remaining five continued living there for the rest of their lives. There is an interesting pathology in families, large or small, when a child remains at home, never venturing out to make a separate life for himself or herself. In my observation, it is often the result of a domineering 38 QUEST
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mother or father from whom the child is unable to detach. By 1909, Gertrude (the last and only surviving child) was living there alone. Her mother, Eliza Tredwell died in 1882 when Gertrude was 42. Within a few years, Gertrude’s siblings followed. Gertrude’s life became more difficult. More than 40 years after her father’s death, the money had dwindled. She was nearly destitute. The condition of the house at number 29 East 4th Street reflected her poverty.
Furthermore, the neighborhood—once a center for the city’s elite—had deteriorated. It was surrounded almost entirely by commercial buildings or tenements. Somehow, Gertrude managed, assisted by friends and relatives. She died in the house in 1933 at 93, in the same four-poster bed in which she was born in 1840. It was a long, solitary life for her, cloaked in the sadness of what might have been. In her early 20s, Gertrude had had a
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A ess. It was reminiscent of her story, right down to the description of the house and its interiors. In 1936, a cousin purchased the house to preserve it. In 1962, with the house in almost derelict condition, it was rescued by the Decorators Club as a special project. It was a treasure in spite of its condition because everything, including clothing and papers that belonged to the family, had remained in place for nearly a century. One of the first buildings in New York to be designated a landmark, today the Merchant’s House Museum is one of best surviving examples of New York residential living in the mid-19th century. And it’s completely intact. The houses in our lives; the lives in our houses. When Edith Shepard (the
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great-granddaughter of Cornelius Vanderbilt) married Ernesto Fabbri in 1898, she was gifted a house at 11 East 62nd Street by her mother, Margaret Vanderbilt (a.k.a. Mrs. Elliot Fitch Shepard). It was a five-story, 22,500-square-foot Beaux Arts–style mansion with a mahogany paneled 25-by-41-foot dining room; gentlemen’s and ladies’ reception rooms; a ballroom with an ornate plaster ceiling; and a sweeping staircase leading to the second floor with a bannister that supported a pair of Louis XIV–style bronze candelabras with cupids nearly six feet high. There was an Aeolian organ is in the second-floor music room. The newlyweds moved into the house in 1900. Ernesto Fabbri, a wealthy Florentine, was a partner in J. Pierpont Mor-
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tor of Paul Cézanne. Before World War I, he lived the bohemian life in Paris, painting and collecting art. During the war, he lived in America. Ernesto Fabbri’s business often took him to Europe and especially to Italy. In 1905, Ernesto was transferred to the office in Florence and the couple rented out 11 East 62 Street to a cousin of Edith’s: Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, who was the son of her uncle, Cornelius Vanderbilt II. While they were still living in Italy, Ernesto and Edith sold the house at 11 East 62nd Street (now the Japanese embassy) and its contents in 1912. When the Fabbris returned to the United States, they decided to build a new house—a very different house that reflected the Italian background and influence. They bought two lots at 5 East 95th Street and 7 East 95th Street, just by Fifth Avenue, and retained the
architect Grosvenor Atterbury. But the main credit for the interior design is given to Egisto Fabbri, who was wellversed in historic aspects of Italian architecture. Under Egisto’s supervision, whole sections of original wood ceilings and wood paneling of the library were transported from Italy by two ships during World War I, and the house was designed and constructed to contain them. The most important room is the library, which was originally built in the 15th century for the Ducal palazzo in Urbino. Contained therein is a coat of arms dated 1605–1607 on the vaulted 25-foot ceiling. The library includes a monumental fireplace as well as a balustrade gallery that contains an Aeolian organ as well as a secret passageway that leads to a motion picture booth for screenings that were shown in the library. This very early
equipment was the result of Alessandro Fabbri’s intense interest in motion picture photography. The official completion of the house in 1916 was celebrated by a house warming that featured a performance by violinist Fritz Kreisler. The census taken in 1920 showed the Fabbris living at the house with 11 servants. Families of parents, siblings, and even grandparents living together were not uncommon in any households up until the middle of the 20th century. Alessandro Fabri occupied a small set of rooms on the fourth floor of the house. He also followed the family to Bar Harbor in the summers where he was involved in building a radio receiving station in 1918. His brother Egisto Fabbri funded the project and it became the sole receiving station for European communications during World War I. After
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bri died in of pneumonia that he’d come down with three days before. He was 55. The following year, Edith and Ernesto Fabbri divorced. He soon remarried to Mary Valentine Darrah, a woman 17 years his junior who died suddenly in 1934 at age 43. He died nine years later at age 67. Edith Fabbri continued living at the house on 7 East 95th Street. In 1983, Louis Auchincloss published Maverick in Mauve, a memoir of his wife’s family in the earlier part of the 20th century. Adele Auchincloss was related to the Vanderbilts through marriage.
In the book, Auchincloss wrote: “Edith Shepard Fabbri was in love with Alessandro Fabbri, her divorced husband’s brother, and ultimately had him buried in her lot in the Vanderbilt cemetery on Staten Island.” Whatever the details of the Fabbri marriage, they’ve long been forgotten (and buried). Edith Fabbri continued living at 7 East 95th Street after the divorce. Twenty-six years later, in 1949, inspired by a sermon in the Episcopal Church on the necessity of silence and prayer in spiritual life, she deeded the house to a Board
of Trustees under the auspices of the Episcopal Church. Her instructions were that it be used as a religious retreat and known as the House of the Redeemer. She, herself, vacated the house leaving almost all of its furniture and art (which are still intact at the time of this writing, 66 years later) and she moved to an apartment on East 63rd Street where she died five years later. The house on 95th Street remains as it was left with all its contents, as a retreat owned and managed by the Episcopal diocese: Edith Fabbri’s House of the Redeemer. u
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DURING WINTERTIME, it is essential to the status of the world’s nouveaux riche that they be seen après skiing in the Alps, preferably St. Moritz and Gstaad. Once the snob has arrived, other status symbols are pursued. Jewelry, paintings, and membership in an exclusive lunch club are the things that count, because everyone who is anyone already owns a chalet with sauna, private movie theatre, and heated indoor swimming pool. 72 QUEST
The problem is that both Gstaad and St. Moritz have recently—in the last 20 years, that is—been invaded by people rich in cash but very poor in ancestry. In actual fact, horrible fat Russians surrounded by bodyguards, and grotesque-looking Gulf Arabs trailing hookers are now as common a sight in the Alps as dogsleds, expensive après ski boots and wooden chalets. When I first visited Gstaad in 1955,
it was a small village that looked like a winter wonderland postcard. The locals wore lederhosen and smoked pipes. The visitors all wore dinner jackets at night and stood up when a lady entered a room. Everyone knew everyone else and musical beds were not unheard of. In other words, it was a paradise in the snow, especially for a 19-year-old. The skiing was terrific because there were no man-made pistes, and moguls were
This page: In 1913 the Royal Hotel, Gstaad was opened, and has been a world-famous destination ever since; Elizabeth Taylor et Richard Burton in 1972 at their place in Gstaad; Charlie Chaplin and Douglas Fairbanks in St. Moritz. Opposite page: Slim Aarons loved capturing the jet set on the slopes of St. Mortiz, as seen here.
formed naturally, by downhill skiers. Skis were very long and heavy and made out of wood. One run back then was equal in energy expenditure to 10 today. And it was dangerous. If one fell forward one broke a leg nine times out of 10. The good skiers, who were back then very few, got the girl. Punto basta, as they say in the land of pasta. The focal point of both St. Moritz and Gstaad used to be the palace hotels. The Palace in St Moritz has now been totally overrun by those sandy types who wear sheets, whereas the one in Gstaad is still holding on, barely. The other focal point is the chic and exclusive luncheon club high up. In Gstaad it’s called Eagle club, in St. Moritz The Corviglia. The latter is older, having come into existence back in the Thirties. I joined the Eagle the year of its inception, in 1957, because the first president, The Earl of Warwick, insisted I was the only Greek he could understand when speaking English. After close to 60 years of raising hell and boozing it up in the sun, I am now reduced to keeping out Russians and Arabs, although one or two of the latter have managed to slip by me. Needless to say, things are different
now. Skiing has become big business all over the Alps—Austria, France, and Switzerland being the three most popular places for downhillers, and, of course, après skiers. Skis are short and easy to use, bindings open easily, and the ski slopes are groomed by machines making everyone sliding on them feel like a champion. Even mother nature has been replaced, with snow making machines pumping out the white stuff like a Colombian coke factory. The big difference, however, are the people. In Gstaad during the Fifties, Sixties and Seventies familiar figures on the slopes were people like William F. Buckley, David Niven, Sir Roger Moore, Henri Cartier Bresson, Dmitri Nabokov, even Lord Menuhin, the great Yehudi. The rot began when Elizabeth Taylor bought a chalet and the paparazzi following her discovered the place. The ensuing publicity made Gstaad and other such resorts the targets of social climbers the world over. The Russians and the Arabs were as inevitable as the melting of the snows come April. I have often written about the beauty of the Gstaad I used to know mainly because the place was so unique. It had remained unchanged since the 18th cen-
tury, with strict zoning laws discouraging rogue builders and land speculators. On Main Street there were cheese and meat shops, ski stores, a tobacco kiosk and a bookstore. Fifty years on there are only Cartier, Ralph Lauren, Prada, Michael Kors, Tom Ford, Chanel, and about three banks. The bookstore was the first to be abolished once people who could count up to a billion but who were illiterate began to frequent the place. Two large supermarkets now feed the village, since the tiny butcher and cheese shops long closed down and were sold to jewelers. One of the town’s oldest and most beautiful restaurants, the Olden, which one family owned for five generations was sold to Bernie Ecclestone, the greedy billionaire who runs Formula I. He glitzed up the place, raised the prices 20 times over, abolished the dining room that only local farmers used, and turned it into a boutique hotel for the new rich. It was a bit like turning the Parthenon into a Hilton, but Ecclestone is not the worst there is in Gstaad. One day in future he will even be regarded as a gentleman. Have a happy new year. u For more Taki, visit takimag.com. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6 7 3
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OXKC: THE MARK OF KAYCE HUGHES BY KATE GUBELMANN
DO YOU KNOW how to draw? Some of us would say “I can’t even draw a straight line.” Of course, most drawings do not mandate straight lines, but the thought of making a drawing intimidates many of us. Why? What is a drawing? It is the hand making some form of a mark. This seems basic to the human experience. We can look at what our ancestors left on caves and it still leaves us in awe. It is a form of communication that is as venerable as writing. Although the printing press eradicated the need for 74 Q U E S T
scribes, and the smartphone might supplant the shopping list, mankind still has a compulsion to make a mark on some kind of element, be it paper, canvas, or a tree. In particular, cursive writing becomes a very personal mark; it is the essence of the maker, as the impulse goes from the brain, down the arm, through the fingers, and onto a surface. This becomes a form of high art when Cy Twombly (1928– 2011) loops with pencils, oil sticks, and paint. Sometimes with words, and sometimes without, Twombly invents a language
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to look at. His work is highly prized, and he has influenced many artists today—one being Kayce Hughes. Hughes, a 1988 Art Studio graduate of Skidmore College, has continued to make her mark, figuratively and literally. Kayce’s career began by designing children’s clothes. Having seven children of her own was her initial inspiration, and these designs became the foundation of her store, Pears and Bears, located in Nashville, Tennessee. Although she never stopped drawing and painting for herself, it was a decorator who compelled her into selling her art, to many collectors’ delight. Kayce’s art is exuberant and has an instant visual appeal. She draws with drips and swirls and circular motions that show her hand at work. Whether on canvas or paper, each piece is unique. In Hughes’s opinion, her work is a part of the Artisanal movement that is very much with us today— for instance, in cooking. The machine is not evident in the home-grown or the hand-made. Hughes firmly believes that “there is nothing like an original piece of art.” If mankind has a compulsion to make a mark, then perhaps there is a need to view them. You can see the original works of Kayce Hughes at Bunny Williams Home, 232 East 59th Street, in New York City, or at Rivers Spencer, in New Orleans, or at kaycehughes.com. And if you are intimidated to make a drawing, just remember, signing your name becomes an original mark. Who needs straight lines? u
This page, clockwise from top left: Kayce Hughes, who signs her pieces with the acronym “OXKC;” Hughes’ art is flowing, bold, and organic; with an eye for well-balanced décor, Hughes knows how to create pieces that attract the eye without overwhelming the surroundings. Opposite page: The calligraphic works of Cy Twombly were one of the major influences on Hughes. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6 7 5
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PECANCRUSTED SALMON WITH SAUCE GRIBICHE IT SEEMS A ZILLION YEARS ago that I owned a restaurant— another life or two at least. My restaurant was in Atlanta on the banks of the only river that runs through the town—a murky, mossy number curiously called The Chattahoochee. My restaurant, The Patio By The River, was incredibly picturesque—old waxed-brick floors and walls, huge windows overlooking the terrace, which itself overlooked the river. It was a tranquil, pleasant place in time. That is, when the creek didn’t rise… I was really proud of our food. We served what was known in those days as “Continental Cuisine,” which is super-forgiving in its interpretation. We defined it as classic French and Italian dishes and techniques combined with indigenous Southern ingredients and recipes, but the concept wasn’t exactly set in stone. If we took liberties enough to add a pastrami sandwich with melted Gruyère on grilled rye bread to the lunch menu, or a New York Strip Steak cooked “Pittsburg” at dinner, who was to notice? Inspired by my partner’s and my experiences in France, we defined the cuisine as we saw fit. The pecan is the regional nut in the South—beloved and ubiquitous. In a region full of regional nuts, it’s a stand-out. In those days, salmon was gaining popularity as a health beacon, and our customers seemed to be asking for it much more. So we created this dish, Pecan-Crusted Salmon, to make use of some extra pecans we had left over. Who knew it would be the easiest, most delicious thing you’d ever taste? We ran it as a special on Thursday nights—the biggest night of the week—and it sold like hotcakes. If we had 250 customers that night, more than half of them ordered this new dish. We ran out. We tried it several times again as a special—running out of it each time—before permanently adding it to our menu. Hands down, bar none, this dish was the number-one seller at The Patio By The River. It may This spread: Alex’s Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Sauce Gribiche (along with recipes), and his onetime Atlanta restaurant where the dish was born.
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have been the dish that defined that restaurant. When I was selling frozen food on QVC and HSN, this dish, yet again, was my number-one best-seller. To date, I have sold some 9,000,000 pieces of it… Secret Weapon: I add here a recipe for Sauce Gribiche, a highly flavored herb-mayonnaise sauce that is French via New Orleans. Or vice versa. At first it may seem an unlikely combination for salmon—it was never meant to go together per se—but when I was testing recipes for my first book, My Beverly Hills Kitchen: Classic Southern Cooking with a French Twist, it just so happened that these two recipes were being tested on the same day. I dipped some of the salmon into the Sauce Gribiche in a moment that’s now destiny: a happenstance, a mistake. It was an incredibly exciting bite. And then more and more bites until I just couldn’t stop eating it. Lightning struck. See how easy that was? The magic of Sauce Gribiche is that its emulsion is created from hard-cooked eggs and oil rather than raw ones, and is so full of flavor that you’ll want to do it at least the day before you
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Yield: ¾ cups (exactly enough for one 2-pound salmon filet to serve 8–10 pe ople) Pecan topping: ¾ cup whole pecans 3 tablespoons salted butter, melted 1 teaspoon minced ga rlic ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ teaspoon dried dil l
Salmon: 1 (2-pound) boneles s skinless salmon fil et ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation: • Pre-heat the oven to 400°F. • In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the pecans , dill, garlic, salt, and melte d butter and process them until they resem ble coarse crumbs. • Season the salmo n on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, total. • Spread the peca n mixture evenly on top of the seasoned salmo n filet and place the salmon on a large ba king sheet. • Bake for 10–11 minutes, then serve ho t with Sauce Gribiche. • • •
serve it to allow the ingredients a chance to get to know each other. I’m actually going to insist on it. Don’t even taste this sauce until the next day because it just won’t be the same. Trust me. And, as long as we’re telling secrets, another secret of this dish is not to overcook the salmon. Don’t you dare! Only you know your oven, and my instructions are very clear, but you’ll want it to be no more than medium-rare so that the moisture and texture of the fish combines with the garlic, dill, pecans, and butter of the crust in the most perfect way I can dream of. No use ruining all that deliciousness with an overcooked piece of fish! Serve the salmon cold, room-temp, or hot, it really makes no difference at all. Any old way, it’s superb—even if he does say so himself. So from the restaurant business, to the TV shopping world, to countless lunches and dinners I have served at home, here is my “secret” recipe for Pecan-Crusted Salmon with Sauce Gribiche, which, if it were any easier, would make itself. Happy Cooking! u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6 7 7
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Fresh Finds BY DA N I E L C A PPE LLO A N D E LIZ A B E TH M E IG H E R
PALM BEACH SWINGS into the height of the season this month,
so we’re keeping it light and simple, whether that means sea-inspired necklaces, breezy tunics, or shoes and slippers that’ll keep you weightless on your toes. Things tend to get dressy, of course, so we have you covered on that front—from sapphire rings to sleek silhouettes, and spinning off in a new Maserati (with custom Ermenegildo Zegna interiors), too.
Perfect for daytime lunches or evening cocktail parties by the pool: Oscar de la Renta’s light gold starfish necklace. $690 at Oscar de la Renta boutiques nationwide.
Positively preppy: J.McLaughlin’s
With the Palm Beach
Bastia tunic ($125), petal short
Edition, including
($125), Jill bag in wicker ($198),
this Coral slipper in
and straw hat ($165). All
blush ($450),
available at jmclaughlin.com.
Stubbs & Wootton is paying homage to a town it likes to call home: 1, Via Parigi, Palm Beach, 561.655.6857.
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SIT for a PAWSitively wonderful dinner! Join us for some TAILWAGGIN’ fun on the dance floor! No BONES about it! March 20, 2016 Club Colette • Palm Beach 6:00 PM By invitation only. For more information: events@peggyadams.org 561.472.8873 Event Co-Chairs: Nellie Benoit, Carol Garvy, Laurie Raber Gottlieb, Joanie Van der Grift
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This month’s object of desire: La Perla’s Neoprene Desire Bustier.
We love these chic two-tone RL
$2,304 in select La Perla boutiques
Butterfly sunglasses from Ralph
nationwide and laperla.com.
Lauren Collection. $169 at select Ralph Lauren stores and ralphlauren.com.
Stuart Weitzman has Need an escape from winter? Then book a room—or an entire villa—at the Dominican Republic’s tropical paradise, Casa de Campo. For more, visit casadecampo.com.do.
teamed up with jewelry designer Kara Ross to create the limitededition Diamonds Unleashed shoe clip,
No one is making separates as attractive as Sachin & Babi these days, like this Phillip skirt ($695) and Manuela top ($275). Both available at sachinandbabi.com.
benefitting She’s the First and Girls Who Code. $100 at stuartweitzman.com.
With iconic double-leaded, colored crystal, Christofle’s Kawali collection is a modern classic in any form, color, or size, such as this medium red Kawali vase. $400 at christofle.com. 80 QUEST
Show her you’re truly devoted by offering Fabergé’s Devotion sapphire ring, in sapphire, white diamonds, and white gold. Price upon request. Fabergé: 694 Madison Ave., 646.559.8848.
“Exciting to watch
and really inspirational.” —Stewart F. Lane, Six-time Tony Award-winning producer
EXPERIENCE A DIVINE CULTURE Ancient China was a land of beauty and wonder—a world of heroes, legends, and heavenly wisdom—until its divine culture was lost. Now, this lost civilization returns with Shen Yun. The energy and expressiveness of classical Chinese dance. Soul-stirring music that blends East and West. And cutting-edge animated backdrops that take you to another world. Isn’t it time you saw Shen Yun?
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He’s got the look, especially in Tomas Maier: lux leather chino jacket ($2,650), granite organic jersey t-shirt ($135), cotton corduroy
The classics don’t get
chrome pant ($550). Thomas
any better than a
Maier: 956 Madison Ave.,
vintage Ghurka, such as
212.988.8686.
the Express No. 2 in natural tan. $2,195 at ghurka.com.
Delight him with the unexpected and exceptional: a Hacker-Craft boat, hand-built in America since 1908. Fore more information, visit hackerboat.com.
James Edward Buttersworth’s “The American Clipper Ship Black Warrior Outward Bound” (oil on canvas, estimate: $300,000–500,000) is one of the treasures up for sale in Bonhams New York’s Jan. 28th Fine Maritime Paintings sale. For more, visit bonhams.com.
Maserati is enhancing the Italian luxury experience by offering custom Ermenegildo Zegna leather and silk interiors in select models, like the sleek Ghibli, seen here. For more: maseratiusa.com.
Named after Daniel Burnham, architect and city planner extraordinaire, the Swiss automatic Burnham by Oak & Oscar is a handsome addition to any wrist. $1,650 at oakandoscar.com.
Keep it casually cool in the black linen with tan trim Mr. Casual slipper from Belgian Shoes. $440 at belgianshoes.com. 82 QUEST
Impressive Country Estate -
Gated drive to over nine level acres. Stunning Shingle Colonial with 7900 square feet of detailed living space. TwoStory Entrance Hall. Living Room with Fireplace. Library with Mahogany builtins and Fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Butler’s Pantry. Country Kitchen open to Family Room with Fireplace. Second Floor Playroom. Separate Guest House. Heated Garages for six cars. Private and serene setting with level lawns and specimen trees. Choice of pool sites. On the Bedford Riding Lanes. $3,450,000
Over 20 Guard Hill Acres - Remarkable Country Colonial with
Springhurst Stone Manor -
Incredible old-world architecture carefully converted to phenomenal country house. Beautifully-scaled rooms with high ceilings, exposed beams and original barn doors. Impressive 40’ x 26’ Living Room. Formal Dining Room. Renovated Kitchen. Former milking room converted to whimsical Wine Cellar. Four/Five Bedrooms. Four pastoral acres with Pool, Cottage and Barns.$2,995,000
Gracious Center Hall - Incredible sun-soaked living space. Elegant Living Room. Formal Dining Room. Country Kitchen open to Family Room with Fireplace. Office/Library. Four Bedrooms. Spacious Recreation Room. Gym. Wonderful deck with steps down to lawn. Nearly one landscaped acre, completely usable, in desirable neighborhood of country homes. Moments to shopping, restaurants and the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. $859,900
Contemporary Deck House - Long drive to quiet privacy.Wonderful country house with beautifully proportioned rooms and a flexible floorplan. Hardwood floors, vaulted wood beam ceilings and walls of windows to afford marvelous light. Dramatic Living Room with floor-to-ceiling stone Fireplace and doors to Sun Deck. Dining Room open to Family Room. Den. Four Bedrooms. Over five landscaped acres with pond, bridge over gentle stream and gazebo. $695,000
1930’s Stone Estate - The former home of “The King of Swing!” Benny Goodman. With a wonderful southern exposure, handsome 1939 Stone Colonial with slate roof.Over 8000 square feet of extensively renovated living space imbued with sophisticated style. Hardwood floors, extensive millwork and four fireplaces. Six Bedrooms. Long, tree-lined drive to ten private acres bordering the protected lands of the Mianus River Gorge. Pool and Tennis. $3,500,000
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old-world grace and symmetry. Substantial millwork, herringbone brick fireplaces, Venetian plaster and timeless white marble finishes. Nearly 6400 square feet of exceptionally appointed living space. Center Entrance Hall. Elegant Living Room with Fireplace. Library with Fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Marble Kitchen open to Family Room with Fireplace. Six Bedrooms. Rear terrace for outdoor entertaining. In one of Bedford’s finest estate areas. Pool.Tennis Court. $4,695,000
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Fresh Finds For winter-weary skin, Kiehl’s Since 1851 announces the new Ultra Facial Deep Moisture Balm, with the power of Edelweiss flower extract. $26.50 for 1.7 oz. at kiehls.com.
Tory Burch introduces Jolie Fleur, a collection of three fragrances inspired by the flowers and colors in her garden: Rose (roses), Verte (lily of the valley), and Bleue (tuberose). $90–120: toryburch.com.
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.
It’s time to update your calendar for the new year with Thornwillow’s desk calendar with easel, available in 12 beautiful designs engraved in metallic gold ink. $135 at thornwillow.com.
Add a touch of delicate geometry to the mix in the form of Ivanka Trump’s Montmartre Pentagon Closure Bangle in rose gold and diamonds. $2,960 at Trump Towers, 725 Fifth Ave., New York City.
Go with the (pretty) flow in Dennis Basso’s yellow and pink embroidered gown. $8,500. Dennis Basso: 825 Madison Ave.,
For Palm Beach days, treat your feet to Hunter’s Original Hunter Slide, in sunset. $85 at us.hunterboots.com. 84 QUEST
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THIS YEAR, 2016, MARKS THE tenth anniversary of Christian Angle Real Estate, which serves Palm Beach—and beyond. Christian J. Angle entered the real estate market in South Florida about 15 years ago and quickly established a steadfast reputation of delivering results. And in 2006, he opened the doors to Christian Angle Real Estate. Christian’s aggressive marketing campaigns and his ability to successfully navigate even the most complex negotiations have worked to the benefit of his clients. He credits the firm’s
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CELEBRATING A DECADE OF CHRISTIAN ANGLE REAL ESTATE
This spread, clockwise from left: 149 East Inlet Drive ($23.9 million); 1071 North Ocean Boulevard ($79.5 million); 920 South Ocean Boulevard ($29.95 million); 1020 South Ocean Boulevard ($17.5 million); 680 South Ocean Boulevard ($27.9 million).
success to an overarching commitment to providing the highest level of service. Having closed approximately a billion dollars in sales throughout his career, Christian J. Angle—the President and Broker of Christian Angle Real Estate—has been recognized with a variety of accolades. He was included in the Wall Street Journal’s “Real Trends” for being among the top 250 realtors in the country, every year for the past five years. He and his wife of 14 years, Ann-Britt Angle (who serves as Operations
This spread, from above left: Christian J. Angle and his wife, Ann-Britt Angle, are the force behind Christian Angle Real Estate; the exterior of
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dedication, and personal commitment make up the foundation of Christian Angle Real Estate. “None of this came easily,” says Christian. “We are grateful to our clients and their continued trust in our company for everything we have achieved.” u For more information on Christian Angle Real Estate—or to congratulate the team on their tenth anniversary—visit www.anglerealestate.com or contact Christian J. Angle at 561.659.6551 or cjangle@anglerealestate.com.
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Manager at Christian Angle Real Estate), embrace their business as a lifestyle. Developing an honest, emotional connection with his client is integral to his philosophy for success. He believes it is his job—his duty—to help his clients to pursue and achieve their real estate goals. At Christian Angle Real Estate, the client always comes first. The firm values and respects the need for privacy. Relationships are built on strong, ethical principles and long-standing relationships are the norm. Reflecting at this milestone anniversary, Christian empathizes that hard work,
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1485 South Ocean Boulevard ($67.5 million); and the view from 1485 South Ocean Boulevard; 1610 North Ocean Boulevard ($10.9 million).
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SKY’S THE LIMIT THERE’S SOMETHING about the sky that beckons. As long as man has walked the earth, he seems to have yearned and ached for the vast expanse of blue above him. Being prescribed to the ground by legs and gravity hasn’t prevented him from reaching new heights; in fact, it’s only goaded him on. He’s forever imagined wings for himself—if only temporarily, as in the legend of Icarus. Still, the story of Icarus is the story of mankind, always searching to reach new heights, as if it’s written in our genetic code. That inherent allure of what lies above continues to move us to this day, even though, thanks to technology and physics, it’s so easily within reach. No matter how many flights we take or how accustomed we become to coasting at 30,000 feet, there’s still an adrenaline-boosting rush at the sight of an airplane, or of the Grand Canyon passing by below us, or of the skyline coming within reach as the captain signals our final descent. Check Instagram on any given day and you’re likely to spot a window-seat snap of some plane’s wing breaking through a sea of scattered cumulonimbus clouds. Such is the perpetual allure of flight, with all its determination, daring, and glamour. And now, in a new book, The Art of Flying (Assouline), we are invited aboard a pictorial journey through the high art of flying the friendly skies. Joshua Condon, who’s contributed the text to this handsome clothbound, slip-cased album, navigates us through the history of flight, from London businessman W. H. Pilkington’s 1919 plane trip to Paris, to the cutting-edge science and style of contemporary VistaJet aircrafts (VistaJet figures prominently throughout since it partnered with the publisher on the book’s 90 QUEST
production). From the downright militaristic beginnings of commercial flight to the impossibly chic heights it’s reached and reinvented over the years (think a tousle-haired Marilyn Monroe, making her way down from a TWA flight on a windy Los Angeles day, or Brigitte Bardot, flanked by paparazzi as she makes her way up the steps of an Air France flight at Orly Airport), The Art of Flying activates our gene for take-off. Flying holds the promising power of new adventures, unknown journeys ahead, and even nostalgic visits back home. Though the elegance factor has taken a dive in recent years, with crawling security lines that can render us caged animals subject to demeaning public undressing and pat-downs, there’s still, in the back of our minds, an idea of the possibility it represents that carries us through. It’s why, even as that baby wails in the seat next to us, or as that coughing man decides to recline his seat deep into squeezed-out knees, we get a certain rush as the wheels lift off the runway. Somewhere in the back of our minds lingers a snapshot of, say, Elvis and Priscilla Presley preparing to board a private jet following their wedding, or of just about any President and First Lady disembarking from Air Force One, that reminds us of the sense of power and mystery imbued in every take-off and landing. The Art of Flying tickles our fancy with images and tales of flights past: “On early long-haul flights,” it reads in one part, “planes stopped for the night to refuel; passengers would disembark to enjoy lavish, multicourse meals followed by a night at a first-rate hotel. Longer trips included several such stops in the price of the ticket.” We’re teased by details of 1930s flights that included delicacies such as pâté de foie gras, roast chicken, York ham, Russian salad, and peaches and sauce melba on the menu. Today, though we might lament the fact that passengers prefer track suits to three-piece suits, or the disappearance of even the smallest bag of complimentary pretzels, we can take comfort in the fact that now, more than ever, the democratization of flight has brought just about any horizon within reach. u
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Clockwise from bottom left: A woman boarding a Luft Hansa propeller plane in 1926; interior design for the Bombardier Global 7000 jet; the “second golden age” of travel (1950s–80s) was defined by amenities and services; the Lufthansa Senator Service offered a rolling bar and a server in an evening jacket. Opposite page: A VistaJet Bombardier Challenger 605 lands in the Russian Arctic (above); the slipcase back of Assouline’s newly published The Art of Flying.
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THE ARCHITECTS at Gramatan Corporation start most of their projects from the outside, with location and historical context in mind, and then, as concepts transform into realities, move all the way down to the most specific of details: for instance, the custom height of a closet that will hang car racing suits. The firm, a sister company of Livingston Builders, Inc., is two years old, and is headed by architect Gerard J. Beekman. Currently, Gramatan—a full-service company with architects, builders, and interior designers—is making the leap from a budding Livingston offspring to an established team of cross-disciplined individuals known for proposing innovative living ideas. (Right before this story went to print, Beekman wanted to express his gratitude to Livingston and wrote in an e-mail: “Gramatan would not be possible without Jim Remez and David Palmer [Livingston’s founding partners]. They have an extraordinary rolodex of clients they’ve collected over the last 20 years. The generosity they have shown with sharing these clients, as well as the encouragement and financial support, is simply unheard of in our industry.”) Meanwhile, nearly every project, every home, Gramatan creates is rooted in classic architectural proportions, whether they are traditional or modern. Beekman wants to make that clear. After only two meetings, I certainly cannot claim to have
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diagnosed much about this enigmatic architect. But during our time together, he reveals a few of his passions. Mainly, meeting the unique needs of his clients and his urge to create art—even if the latter is not quite part of his profession’s reality. And although I’m not sure how much of that Gerard Beekman—the self-proclaimed “archigeek” who simply “wants to make beautiful things”—he is willing to share with Quest for a story like this, surely the artist I can sense must come out when he sketches, designs living spaces, and crafts spectacular homes that appear to transcend any specific architectural style. We have arranged to meet at Gramatan’s Madison Avenue offices, a location strategically chosen for its proximity to many of the firm’s Upper East Side projects. They moved in a couple months ago and seem to be settling in nicely. Beekman begins by talking about a project Gramatan designed that flanks Palm Beach’s Everglades Golf Course, an 8,000-square-foot home on a street where Marion Syms Wyeth designed 10 of the 14 neighboring historic properties. Right now, the space is a plot of empty land. “It’s a blank slate,” he says, showing me an aerial photograph of the site, “but the context isn’t.” Beekman maintains that in a place like Palm Beach—and New York, too—certain legislations still steer home aesthetics. It’s not a bad thing. “We spend a lot of time figuring out how to mesh
This spread: A Jamaican-inspired residence on the North End of Palm Beach; Gerard J. Beekman (above); an open kitchen in a Palm Beach waterfront home (below).
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what our client wants with a building that’s going to make sense in its setting,” he tells me. “So when I’m approaching a project like this, I want to design a building that fits the street.” Which is to say he has ideas. A lot of ideas. Almost from the moment we sit down, they flow out of him. Of course, the solving of spatial issues. But furniture arrangements are integral to the initial design process, too: “A client is not going to be occupying an empty room,” he says. That’s why a hand-drawn sketch in lieu of a computer-generated image is originally presented to a client. Since the building structure and furniture are constantly developing, the hand sketches foster a sense of collaboration as ideas are quickly generated, tested, and reviewed in meetings. With Gramatan, the process is entirely holistic, allowing for a seamless completion. “It’s a triangle,” he illustrates. “You have the owner at the top, the builder on one side, and the architect on the other, all working together.” This saves time for the client and often cuts out major budgetary headaches. In a traditional project, Beekman explains, “you’d have an architect who would work on a set of documents for maybe up to two years, in a vacuum.” That means little input from the builders. “The architect,” he continues, “would then hand the plans over to a builder and then the builder would give the client a cost analysis.” Most of the time, those costs are much higher than expected and can lead to discordant moments during construction. Since Gramatan architects and interior designers bring the builders—Livingston—under their roof, clients receive a very unified design. “What drives us,” says Beekman, “is creating an elegant space where people are going to feel their best.” As Gramatan continues to create these unique spaces, Beekman and his team will hear more of what’s starting to become familiar feedback. Robert V. Gilbane, one of several pleased Gramatan client, sums it up well: “Having such an engaged and collaborative design-build team enabled us to achieve our dream home very quickly and without the stress, design errors, and cost overruns that often accompany such an undertaking.” u 94 QUEST
This spread, clockwise from top left: A Mediterranean Revival residence on the North End of Palm Beach (drawing by Andre Junget); Mediterranean Revival details, including a bronze and glass entry door, carved stone architraves, and entablatures; a new International Style waterfront residence in Palm Beach.
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ENTRY TO YOUR CLASSIC mint-condition home is via private elevator landing, leading to a welcoming central Gallery. The living room, which is 29 feet in length, directly faces the tranquility and interest of its East River outlook. From the other end of the gallery, one finds the sizable and airy formal dining room, which provides another special view of the river and the handsome Queensboro Bridge at East 59th Street. Adjoining is the eat-in kitchen with ample pantry and laundry beside, and completing this space is a double staff room with a separate bath. The private quarters comprise three generous bedrooms,
each with bath en suite. The spacious dimensions and fine detailing are characteristic of the elegant pre-war features for which the renowned River House cooperative is so highly revered. Attentive 24/7 service and immaculate attention to detail have long been hallmarks of calling River House “home.” On weekdays, all building residents may now order dinner from the adjoining River Club, which offers unparalleled cuisine. And all River House residents are guaranteed a social membership in the desirable, exclusive River Club. There is direct entry from River House to the River Club from an indoor passageway, making it easy to get to its fine gym, pool, tennis, and squash facilities. In addition to the stately, stone, motor-court entrance and lower lawn gardens, one experiences the beauty of the recent redesign of the gardens and fountains by world-renowned garden designer Miranda Brooks. All building residents may enjoy use of the building’s lower garden with its immense private open lawn, benches, and play set for the young—and the young at heart. It would be hard to imagine a lovelier place to call home than the River House. u For more information, contact Melinda Nix of Sotheby’s International Realty at 212.606.7719 or melinda.nix@sothebyshomes.com.
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This page, clockwise from above: The dining room echoes the grandeur of River House; the living room is expansive, and the views are unparalleled; the East River. Opposite page: The property is comfortable yet elegant (above); the entrance to River House is stately with its stonework (below). The property is on the market with Melinda Nix of Sotheby’s International Realty for $7.1 million.
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On January 22, the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society will hold its 2016 Nocturnal Jungle dinner dance at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 7 p.m. This year, John and Carole Moran will be honored with the Stewardship Award. For more information, call 561.533.0887.
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The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will hold a reception for its Palm Beach Interiors exhibition with Theodore Colebrook at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.0731.
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The J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions will take place at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall from January 7–14. The Tournament of Champions is the largest squash spectator event in the world and the only sporting event held annually in Grand Central Terminal. Matches will be played beneath the iconic chandeliers in Vanderbilt Hall in a state-of-theart glass squash court with stadium seating for 500 and a free standing-room area for commuters and passersby interested in the experience. For more information, call 212.829.0002.
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Susan G. Koman will host the Perfect Pink Party at the Mar-aLago Club at 7 p.m. The evening will include glitz, glam, and oneof-a-kind entertainment usually
only found in Las Vegas. Guests will be able to dance the night away and see a performance by multiplatinum singer-songwriter Matt Goss, as he brings his Vegas show to Palm Beach. For more information, call 877.465.6636.
7 p.m. and will include a cocktail reception, live auction, and awards presentation. For more information, call 305.243.4656.
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The International Society of Palm Beach will hold a luncheon at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 561.832.6418.
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The Policemen’s Ball will take place at the Mar-a-Lago Club at
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The Center for Family Services will celebrate its dinner dance at Club Collette at 7 p.m. The evening will feature fabulous food and dancing and the Center will honor individuals who have dedicated themselves to helping others through its presentation of the Lifetime Humanitarian Award, Leadership Award, and Volunteer of the Year Award. For more information, call 561.616.1257. LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE
On January 7, the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions, featuring the world’s greatest squash stars, will take place at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall. For more information, call 212.829.0002.
The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a leading institution in virtually every area of medicine, will hold its BWH Inspires event at the Flagler Museum at 6 p.m.
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The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties will host its gala at the Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.659.6800.
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On January 9, Susan G. Koman will host the Perfect Pink Party at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 7 p.m. The evening will include exciting Las Vegas–style entertainment. For more information, call 877.465.6636. This year, more than 150 of the hospital’s closest supporters will gather as physicians and researchers will deliver content-rich presentations about the importance of sleep, bio-inspirations found in nature, and gender equity in medical research. For more information, call 617.732.5500.
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The Winter Antiques Show will celebrate its 62nd year as America’s most distinguished art and design fair, with 73 specialists in American, English, European, and Asian fine and decorative arts exhibiting exceptional objects from antiquity through the 1960s. This year, The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, will pay tribute to the diversity of the show’s collection, with highlights ranging from antiquities and Baroque masterworks to Hudson River School landscapes and contemporary sculpture. For more information, call 212.829.0002.
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Catholic Charities USA, a vast network of over 160 charities, will hold the Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 6:30 p.m. Honorary chairmen will include Cathie and Andres Fanjul and Raysa and Alfy Fanjul with co-chairs Emilia and Pepe Fanjul. A cocktail hour and silent auction will be followed by dinner, dancing, and the headline live auction. For more information, call 561.630.2695.
The Brooklyn Center for the Performing Arts at Brooklyn College will continue its 2015–16 season, once again partnering with Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company for its third annual Lunar New Year Celebration on January 31, 2016 at 3 p.m. The prestigious Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company presents an allnew celebration of Chinese culture commemorating the Year of the Monkey, a year characterized by cleverness, curiosity, and playful mischief. The festive, family-friendly event will showcase thrilling choreography inspired by shadow puppetry, Peking Opera performers in dazzling costumes, live music performed by the Chinese Music Ensemble of New York, and a traditional Chinese marketplace. The performance will open with the traditional Double Lion Dance, an audience favorite that represents the coming of spring. For more information, call 718.951.4500.
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Combining classic and contemporary dance, Johannesburg-born dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo will present Swan Lake at the Joyce Theater at 2 p.m. For more information, call 212.242.0800.
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The Playground Partners Winter luncheon will take place at the Rainbow Room at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 212.310.6655.
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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will host its Hot Pink luncheon at The Breakers at 11:45 a.m. For more information, call 646.497.2606. LET IT ROCK
The American Cancer Society will hold its Let’s Rock Palm Beach gala at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 7 p.m. For more information, call 800.227.2345. FOUR STAR CHARIT Y
The Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach will celebrate its 35th Winter Ball at The Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.683.3287.
WILDLIFE, WILD NIGHT
The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society will hold its 2016 Nocturnal Jungle dinner dance at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 7 p.m. To support the zoo’s conservation mission and daily operations, the evening will begin with a cocktail reception followed by dinner, a live auction, and dancing. This year, John and Carole Moran will be honored with the Stewardship Award. For more information, call 561.533.0887.
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Pepe and Emilia Fanjul photographed by Harry Benson with their four beloved black labrador retrievers at Amistad, their ranch in Okeechobee.
PETS ON PARADE PHOTOGRAPHY BY HARRY BENSON AND LUCIEN CAPEHART
Palm Beach is also a pet paradise, where caring owners show great pride and affection for their furry and feathered friends. Preening in the pages ahead are but a few of the many passionate animal lovers in Palm Beach, most of whom are loyal and generaous supporters of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. Founded back in 1925, “Peggy Adams” has blossomed into a nationally recognized animal welfare organization that annually serves over 40,000 animals throughout Palm Beach County. Those finding a home via “Peggy” are lucky pets, indeed! u 100 QUEST
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This spread, clockwise from top left: Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League chairman Lesly Smith with stepdaughter Ginnie Burke, surrounded by dogs
tographed by Harry Benson in 2014 (as seen in Benson and Hilary Geary Ross’ book, Palm Beach People). Opposite page: Palm Beach Town Council member Danielle (“Dani”) Hickox Moore at home with daughters Alexandra and Lesly, as well as their chocolate labs Zelly, Bella, Rocky, and Lilly.
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Beach Police Station in the 1950s, courtesy of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County; Iris Apfel holding her bejeweled stuffed birds, pho-
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This page: The Page family in 1980 with their precious Labrador retrievers (above); Diana “Didi” Shields with her dachshund, Lulu (below). Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Nellie Benoit with dogs Fiddler, Sookie, and Clyde, and Français Fuzzy Face Cat in her arms; Maggie Scherer and her dalmatian, Domino, were our cover subjects for the 2004 Palm Beach Issue; Gloria Swanson filming Teddy at the Throttle with the titular canine, 1917; Nickie Fanjul and her son Nicholas with the resident alligator on our 2013 Palm Beach cover.
This page, clockwise from top left: Lillian Fernandez (left) and her sister Christa Ryan sit poolside with Picolena, a miniature schnauzer; the Duke of Windsor arrives in Palm Beach with one of his many beloved pugs leading the way; Brittain “Britty� Bardes and John Damgard with Lulie, their Havanese; Peggy Mejia hugs her fluffy Bichon Frise, Chablis, at home in Palm Beach. Opposite page: Candy Hamm, a board members of the Peggy Adams Animal
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This page, clockwise from top left: Joanie Van Der Grift with Maximus, Angel, Leo, and Teddy; the Kennedy family’s 6-month-old German shepherd Clipper plays with patrolman Tony Uccellini of the Palm Beach Police Department, January 5, 1963; Jean Tailor with her little Lovey, 2006. Opposite page: Pauline Pitt, chairman of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League Annual Christmas Ball, cuddles with dachshunds Bean and Gus, Adams Animal Rescue League, visit www. peggyadams.org.
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and the adorable Maddie at her feet. For more information on the Peggy
LILLY PULITZER
REMEMBERED NANCY ELLISON ROLLNICK
Photographer Nancy Ellison Rollnick looks back on the woman who created a colorfully printed cotton empire: Lilly Pulitzer. Lilly Pulitzer enjoying a mimosa
“BILL, YOU LOOK like you want a cookie.” Lilly Pulitzer—Lillian Lee McKim Pulitzer Rousseau, to be exact—looked knowingly at my husband, Bill Rollnick, who in turn looked as if he had been caught with his psychic hand in the cookie jar! Our barefoot hostess disappeared. Out came a freshly baked tray of ginger snaps from Lilly Pulitzer’s kitchen—and what a kitchen. Who knew Lilly loved to cook? Who knew her kitchen would have the look of a professional galley… well, nearly. Lilly Pulitzer had a Lilly fridge! When I saw her brightly colored patterned refrigerator, I wanted to lug it home. The secret of Lilly revealed itself: her brightly colored patterns offered happiness, sunshine, and home-baked cookies. When Bill and I first met Lilly, she was more “granny” than icon, but that sunny sense of style remained with her—in her personal manner as well as in her fabulous, eccentric home. Where else could one find that fridge, huge antique birdcages, palm trees, elephants, Chinese cloisonné ducks, exotic patterns everywhere, Sirjan Persian rugs, cats, brightly colored cashmere and patchwork throws, fringe lampshades, storks, carved Indian screens, an outdoor pagoda with an elaborate hanging chandelier that spoke of fabulous moonlit dinner parties, the utterly unexpected replica of the Statue of Liberty casually implanted in her garden (undoubtedly to beguile her grandchildren), and a ghost that her grandson, Bobby Leidy, swears watched television in the guest cottage. 110 QUEST
under the watchful eyes of Ruby, her daughter Liza Calhoun’s rescue dog, at Liza’s Easter Egg Hunt and Luncheon.
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I never saw the ghost; gosh, I never even wore those spunky pink dress bouquets that made preppy, blond, and circle pins so ubiquitous during the 1960s. But meeting Lilly Pulitzer brought out my own inner sunshine and cookies. I gushed. I was a fan. Luckily, she was gracious as well as iconic. Hard to believe an empire began over spilled orange juice spots, but what a beginning. Actually, Lilly’s bio was one improbable turn after another: After the proper preparatory schools—Chapin School and Miss Porter’s—she became a dropout from Finch College (my alma mater) after one semester, and worked as a midwife assistant in Kentucky and as a volunteer at the Veterans Hospital in the Bronx. Then, the elopement with Peter Pulitzer, the orange juice stand on Worth Avenue, which leads us to the orange juice stains that produced the brightly
Lilly always seemed comfortable, at ease, and utterly at one with her surroundings and her fame. She did most of her socializing around her house. colored mini dresses that made her name so famous. Even the madcap cartoonist Rube Goldberg couldn’t design a better formula for a wacky way to fame! Lilly always seemed comfortable, at ease, and utterly at one with her surroundings and her fame. It was clear that her home was not created by a decorator, but was the result of her life and the accumulation of all that pleased her, lovingly assembled for the pleasure of her family. Hillie Mahoney, who loved her Lillys because they were so “cool, colorful, carefree and comfortable (a young mother’s dream), thought that although Lilly was a ‘socialite,’ she was a serious working one, as well as a wonderful mother. She did most of her socializing around her home with friends and family, constantly in and around her house. She was a wonderful friend, close to her husband, her children, and her sisters and remained involved in her business long after she sold it.” I hope the orange juice spots and other Lilly legends are true. I hope magic was part of Lilly Pulitzer’s every day routine. I know Bill and I felt that relaxed enchantment of her space. It is no more, of course. Lilly died nearly two years ago. Her home is razed, her furnishings dispersed, the cupboards of photographs bequeathed, her gardens flattened and her delicious meals no more, but her style in the manner of all things Lilly remains with us. Her memorial services at the Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea in Palm Beach was awash, not in mournful black, but in brightly colored Lilly prints—a legacy of happiness, sunshine, and homebaked cookies. u 112 QUEST
This spread, clockwise from top left: Lilly making lunch; hidden among Lilly’s ferns and palms, a miniature Statue of Liberty; Lilly at ease with Specky; her family (Back row, left to
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Palm Beach was founded as a playground for affluent Northerners during the winter’s cold months. As it evolved into the premier Here’s a Key lime slice of the Quest best of the island. 114 QUEST
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winter retreat for American aristocracy, it developed a style all its own.
This page, clockwise from right: President John F. Kennedy and brother-in-law Peter Lawford step out of the Kennedys’ home in Palm Beach in the 1960s; Lauren Bush (now Lauren Bush Lauren) dons a look from Lilly Pulitzer’s Spring 2007 collection; Palm Beach winter resident Audrey Gruss looking très chic; Priscilla St. George (aka Mrs. Angier Biddle Duke) on the courts in Palm Beach, circa 1940. Opposite Page: Alice Topping photographed by
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Slim Aarons while relaxing poolside in Palm Beach, 1959.
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This page, clockwise from top: Paul Butler photographed by Slim Aarons with his son, daughter, grandchildren and son-in-law in Palm Beach, 1981 (left to right: Adam Butler, Reutie Butler Shober, Jorie and Michael Butler Kent, Paul Butler, and Geoffrey Kent); Dominican diplomat Porfirio Rubirosa and his then wife, Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton, arrive at Palm Beach’s Moulin Rouge Club in 1954; Palm Beach’s famous Coconut Grove in 1928; debutantes at The Everglades Club, circa 1955, from Debutantes: When Glamour Was Born. Opposite page, clockwise from top right: Dina Merrill (Marjorie Merriweather Post’s daughter), Lesly Smith, and Merrill’s then husband, Cliff Robertson, at the Post Memorial Causeway dedication in 1975; Princess Diana and Jane Ylvisaker at a polo match in for their first trip to Palm Beach in 1941; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Duchin out on the town in Palm Beach, 1965; C. Z. Guest photographed by Harry Benson in 1993, as seen in Benson and Hilary Geary Ross’s latest tome, Palm Beach People. 116 QUEST
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This page, clockwise from top right: Mr. Woolworth Donahue, cousin of Barbara Hutton, and Lady Ashley, wife of Clark Gable, at the swank Moulin Rouge Club in Palm Beach, 1954; a troop of West Palm Beach Girl Scouts sings Christmas carols to President John F. Kennedy and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy as they depart from St. Mary’s Hospital in West Palm Beach, 1961; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leas photographed by Slim Aarons in front of The Flagler Museum, 1968. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Guests by the pool at Albin Holder’s home in Palm Beach, photographed by Slim Aarons, 1970; Prince Charles heading out to compete in his first polo match in Wellington, 1980 (photo by Russell Bronson); The Seminole Sun Dance, an annual three-day event that took place in West Palm Beach from 1916 to 1923. (The present-day Sun Fest is considered
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This spread: Villa Artemis, which belongs to Jane Horvitz, “remains one of the last vestiges of a bygone era, when quiet elegance was the order of the day�; the cover of Palm Beach Chic (The Vendome Press) by Jennifer Ash Rudick (inset).
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THE PALACES OF PALM BEACH THE CHARISMA OF PALM BEACH is unmatched: an enclave defined by a world of taste—with residents who boast the resources to explore their visions. Jennifer Ash Rudick, in Palm Beach Chic (The Vendome Press), describes the town as “the land of dreams come true, a world of imaginatively designed and quality-built nesting places. High tray ceilings, proper entrance halls, excellent proportions, a sense of propriety, but not a trace of competitive consumption. Palm Beachers live graciously but with the individual interpretations of the concept.” Residents, including the 25 whose homes are featured in the book—ranging from Broadway producer Terry Allen Kramer to
fashion designers Josie Natori and Lisa Perry; art patron Beth Rudin DeWoody; interior designers Lars Bolander, Meg Braff, and Pauline Pitt; and Leonard Lauder and Harry and Laura Slatkin—approach their addresses with a worldliness, cultivated from their rare experiences. Here, a collection of the palaces that capitalize on world-class architects, decorators, and designers for spaces that are personal (and, therefore, perfect). As Rudick explains: “These homes and their magnificent gardens aren’t slavish copies of interior design magazines or decorators’ dictates but testaments to what can be achieved when inspired by the natural beauty of a unique locale and when imagination is one’s only limitation.” u
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Kathy Rayner; the outdoor area at Bamboo Hill (owned by Lars Bolander and Nadine Kalachnikoff ) is decorated with a rotating collection of art and rugs from Marrakech; Hans, a German shorthaired pointer, beckons to a view of the pool and the Intracoastal Waterway at La Follia. Opposite page: The morning room at La Follia—the 43,000square-foot, Italian Renaissance–style mansion belonging to Terry Allen Kramer.
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pools at the residence of Billy and Kathy Rayner fronts the Turkish pavillion.
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SHOPPING THAT’S WORTH IT
BY ALEX TRAVERS
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, home to the most fashionable and exclusive brands. Even the shoppers, both visitors and residents, tend to give off a colorful glow. Here, there are moms who still willingly abide by Lilly Pulitzer’s colorful mode of dress, dads who deem lime green smoking jackets and patrician slippers de rigueur. Fortunately, new brands must embrace the architecture when 126 QUEST
they move in, which lends character and individuality to their Worth Avenue locations. Older companies must 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. We promise, it’ll be worth it. u
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 look from the Ralph Lauren Resort 2016 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.
JENNIFER GARRIGUES 308 Peruvian Avenue / 561.659.7085 Jennifer Garrigues started as a high-fashion model for Christian Dior, 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, there’s something for every type of living space.
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225 B Worth Avenue / 561.655.5973 The first J.McLaughlin store, located in an Ivy League–riddled enclave on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, was a small place with a welcoming, faded-paint feel. It was preppy. It was rustic. People loved it. Today, with close to 100 stores and a flourishing e-commerce business, J.McLaughlin celebrates its continued success as classic American clothiers and one of the country’s last great first-name-basis retailers. Their clothes, as they were from day one, are simple and smart. (The J.McLaughlin website describes them as “innovatively nostalgic.”) And that means they fit in well with the traditional Palm Beach style. Really, you can’t go wrong here.
GRAFF DIAMONDS 221 Worth Avenue / 561.355.9292 It has been said that throughout Graff’s history, the company has handled more diamonds of notable rarity and beauty than any other jeweler. That may be a bold statement, but Graff, with its stunning pieces that continue to inspire and delight, can certainly back it up. Since it was founded in 1960, the high-end jewelry brand has opened showrooms around the world and acquired pieces that would make the most jaded heads turn. Like the Empress Rose—the largest internally flawless light pink diamond in the world. Be sure to stop by Graff Diamond’s Palm Beach boutique to see what gems they have in store this season.
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 Betteridge boutique in Palm Beach is a joy to visit, offering all types of fine jewelry, by both classic and contemporary designers. Then, of course, there are pearls, pre-owned watches, and 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.
STUBBS & WOOTTON Purveyors of handmade slippers to be worn day into evening (yes, one of their concepts features a right slipper with the sun and a left one with the moon and stars), Stubbs & Wootton is a favorite among both ladies and gentlemen for their iconic designs that exude both style and comfort. Whether in velvet or needlepoint, prepare to turn heads when you step out in your Stubbs. With boutiques in New York and Palm Beach, Stubbs & Wootton has been outfitting the well-heeled since 1993. And just in case you don’t find a style to fit your fancy, the brand also allows you to create your own monogram on your choice of velvet or linen slippers. Prince Albert would be proud!
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HIVE 424 Palm Street / 561.514.0322 Looking for stunning home accessories? HIVE is your destination. Owner Sara McCann of McCann Design Group has searched out one-of-a-kind items to liven up your living spaces. And, luckily, each piece on HIVE’s showroom floor is available for immediate purchase. Outside, its garden area features charming jardinières, garden accessories, and artfully designed potted plant arrangements—such as orchids, ferns, and succulents. Every item in the showroom has been handpicked by McCann and her team. In keeping with their well-respected professional reputation, HIVE caters to both their customers and members of the design community.
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 bold designs. In 2007, he complemented his furs and outerwear with ready-to-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.
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256 Worth Avenue / 561.820.2407 332 South County Road / 561.820.2402 It’s the fashion 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. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6 1 2 9
THE BRISTOL WITH INTERNATIONAL real estate investors and domestic buyers looking for luxurious real estate opportunities, it’s The Bristol in legendary Palm Beach, Florida, that rises to meet their demand. The in-development, 25-story waterfront condominium will offer a truly one-of-a-kind experience for those searching for par excellence with elegance and unparalleled luxury and style unlike anything else in the world. Whether it’s the breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, and Palm Beach Island that take your breath away, or whether it’s the stunning high-end interior design, The Bristol will set a new standard for luxurious waterfront living for those that want the ultimate in unparalleled living. “The Bristol will exceed the highest level of luxury living, and emerge as one of the most extraordinary properties in the world,” says Chris Leavitt, the Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Each unit at The Bristol is a magnificent triumph—from top to bottom. The three-, four-, and five-bedroom homes range from 3,700 to 14,000 square feet, with the opportunity to combine units to increase the amount of space. The impeccably designed residences include finished 10’7’’ ceilings, with 11’7’’ to 12’4’’ ceilings in the penthouses. The private elevators open directly 00 QUEST
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This page, clockwise from above left: The Bristol, at 1100 South Flagler Drive; residents are sure to enjoy the space, which is replete with light; the entrance is as lavish as one could expect of a property like The Bristol; the residence caters to the Palm Beach lifestyle. Opposite page: The outdoor pool is among the amenities at the residence (above); the service
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into each residence and grant access to something spectacular, with porcelain tile floors on all terraces and purchaser’s choice of either Italian marble floors or French white oak floors throughout the interior. Prices start at $5 million: an unmatched value for waterfront living in an ultra-luxurious new development located in one of the most exclusive global destinations. “We are creating an iconic building that will emerge as the most luxurious, high-end condominium ever built in South Florida,” said Al Adelson, who has partnered on the project with Eugene Golub (founder of the international development firm Golub & Co.) and real estate developer and investor Jack Azout of Elion Partners. The Bristol is destined to become a sophisticated icon of luxury in Palm Beach, thanks to its unique waterfront location, the high-efficiency and noise-reducing exterior glass, and the high-tech, state-of-the-art technology, which includes ultra-high speed connectivity. Its beauty will attract interested parties from around the world who want to be a part of the next era of luxury living and refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary. The Bristol also offers a wide variety of privileged amenities 132 QUEST
designed to provide buyers with a worry free lifestyle where anything is possible. Highlights include an advanced fitness center with yoga and personal training room, “his and her” spas with Jacuzzis, steam rooms and saunas, an outdoor lap pool, a club lounge, guest suites for sale, and private airconditioned storage areas. Representing fine living for the chosen few, The Bristol thrives off its exclusivity. There will never be an opportunity like this again, and units are already starting to sell fast. Interested buyers from across the world look to The Bristol as the embodiment of high-class, luxury living—and they’re smart enough to recognize The Bristol’s bright future as it emerges as the next beacon in lavish real estate. u For more information, contact Christopher Leavitt and Samantha Curry (917.664.0720 / cleavitt@elliman.com) or Marisela Cotilla, who is presenting from the Douglas Elliman office at 980 Madison Avenue (954.829.1677 / marisela.cotilla@elliman.com).
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WHILE DOING A photo essay for LIFE magazine about Palm Beach in 1985, I was told about a nearby place called Wellington, with world-class polo fields and equestrian grounds, and that if I liked horses, this was the place to see. My curiosity was peaked, as I thought there might be good photographs to be taken there. My colleague from LIFE—the accomplished writer Margot Dougherty—and I drove west, past cows grazing in huge fields, past a wooden shack on the side of the road where fresh-squeezed orange juice was being sold, until we came to a beautifully manicured, gated community called Palm Beach Polo Golf and Country Club. We entered the compound of winding roads and large houses, and decided to stay for a day or two. True enough, there was a myriad of interesting people in Wellington. I photographed, among others, Zsa Zsa Gabor in a green faille ball gown atop a horse on the polo grounds. The horse was led by Ambassador Averell Harriman’s grandson. Wellington, I have been told, was originally the world’s largest strawberry patch owned by Charles Wellington—but since I wasn’t there at the time, you’ll have to take this information as fairly accurate secondhand knowledge. I have also learned that about 30 years ago, Bill Ylvisaker, a visionary and fine polo player from Chicago who was then president of Gould Inc., thought Wellington would be a great place for polo. The weather was 136 QUEST
This page: Show jumper Brianne Goutal, granddaughter of Terry Kramer, is the only rider to win all four junior equitation finals. Opposite page, from top left: Terry Allen Kramer; Brianne with her sister Clementine and her dog, Max; Mavis Spencer with her Belgian Warmblood mare, Winia Van’t Vennehof; Jessica Springsteen has represented the United States in the Show Jumping World Cup and the 2012 FEI Nations Cup; Springsteen has been riding since she was four years old.
perfect, and there was plenty of flat land just 13 miles from Palm Beach. He bought the land and the “P.B. Polo Club” was born. Today, the cows in the fields and the fresh-squeezed orange juice stand are gone, replaced by several large gated housing compounds and the Wellington Mall, complete with a Whole Foods store. From January through March, there is no doubt that Wellington is the horse capital of the world for polo, dressage, and show jumping. The Winter Equestrian Festival draws top riders from all over the world to compete in world class competitions. Yet, the most important part of the story from my perspective, from the wonderful difference in the weather to the two-hour flight from New York City, is that Gigi and I bought a house in the P.B. Polo Club which looks out over a wooded Florida State Bird Sanctuary. Today, 15 years later, we are more pleased than ever that we did. u
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This spread, clockwise from top left: Georgina Bloomberg has won over 50 Grand Prix titles and competed in 10 Nation Cup teams; the legendary Ann Slater relaxing by the pool with John Cahill; Hillary Dobbs has won four gold and silver medals representing the United States in international team competition and became the University of South Carolina’s hunt seat coach last year; Wellington residents Tommy Lee Jones and his wife Dawn are avid polo players.
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The Society of the Four Arts was founded in 1936 to offer quality cultural programming to the growing resort community of Palm Beach. Each season, the Four Arts offers a dynamic lineup of cultural programing, including notable speakers, concerts, films, educational programs, and art exhibitions. Recently the organization announced the appointment of Dr. David Breneman, a nationally recognized education expert formerly of The University of Virginia, to head the stately organizatio n. The Four Arts campus is home to beautiful sculpture and botanical gardens, a library and children’s library, and a stateof-the art educational facility. The Four Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charity and all programs are open to the public. The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery Building, designed by famed architect Addison Mizner, is home to a gallery that features a diverse and ever-changing schedule of art exhibitions. The Four Arts offers popular broadcasts of The Met Opera: Live in HD, National Theatre of London and The Bolshoi Ballet. The Four Arts King Library boasts a collection of more
than 70,000 of the latest releases in fiction, biographies, and other media. Free story time programs are offered twice a week for preschool-aged children and special events for children of all ages are offered throughout the year at bright and lively Four Arts Children’s Library. The Four Arts’ newest facility and crown jewel, the Fitz Eugene Dixon Education Building, is home to cultural education programs for lifelong learners. The landmarked building was originally built in the 1920s as Palm Beach’s public school building and was renovated in 2013, preserving the facility’s landmarked exterior while modernizing the interior for 21st century learning. With classrooms, a culinary kitchen, an art studio and even an apartment for a visiting artist, the facility has quickly become the go-to resource for intellectual stimulation in Palm Beach. The Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden, which showcases carefully selected sculptures in an outdoor museum-like setting has become a top destination for visitors to South Florida.
The Four Arts Gardens; The Pannill Pavilion; Author and Four Arts Trustee Robert Forbes; “The Age of Bronze” by Auguste Rodin
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THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS GETS READY FOR THE 2016 DINNER DANCE
THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS IS GRATEFUL TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT: PLATINUM SPONSOR CHILTON TRUST COMPANY GOLD SPONSOR WALLY FINDLAY GALLERIES SILVER SPONSOR LESLIE HINDMAN AUCTIONEERS
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2016 DINNER DANCE HOST COMMITTEE Mr. and Mrs. Frederick M. Alger III Mr. and Mrs. Stuart David Baker Mrs. Walter F. Ballinger Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Beyer Mr. James R. Borynack and Mr. Adolfo Zaralegui Ambassador and Mrs. W. L. Lyons Brown Mrs. Carroll M. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. George A. Cohon Mrs. Cristina B. Condon Mrs. John R. Donnell Ambassador and Mrs. Edward E. Elson Mrs. Jack M. Friedland Mr. and Mrs. Stanley N. Gaines Mr. and Mrs. William S. Gubelmann Dr. and Mrs. Randolph H. Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Hassen Mr. and Mrs. Richard C. Holton Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Howard Kessler Ambassador and Mrs. Howard H. Leach Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lester Mr. and Mrs. J. Peter Lyons Mrs. David Mahoney Mr. and Mrs. Rocco A. Marcello
FEBRUARY 19, 2016 By Invitation Only The Four Arts’ highly anticipated biennial dinner dance takes place on Friday February 19 in the Four Arts Philip Hulitar Sculpture Gardens. The evening, entitled “Shall We Dance” will be an old-fashioned dinner dance evoking classic Palm Beach charm. Chaired by Mary Davidson and Mary Morse, the event is expected to sell out, attracting nearly 500 guests to The Society of the Four Arts’ stunning sculpture gardens while raising vital funds to support the cultural programs and outreach.
Mr. and Mrs. Robin B. Martin Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert C. Maurer Mr. and Mrs. John J. McAtee, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Dudley L. Moore, Jr. Mrs. William G. Pannill Mrs. Sallie Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Royce Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shiverick Honorable Lesly S. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Randall D. Smith Mrs. Suzette de Marigny Smith Mr. and Mrs. William J. Soter Mr. and Mrs. William H. Told, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. William Weeks J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6 1 4 3
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EXHIBITIONS AT THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS BILL CUNNINGHAM: FACADES On display Saturday, January 23, 2016 to Sunday, March 6, 2016 Cunningham’s whimsical and bold photographs will be on display to offer a unique perspective on New York City’s architecture and fashion. This exhibition is organized by The New-York Historical Society. Bill Cunningham, “Gothic Bridge in Central Park” (designed 1860), ca. 1968-1976, Gelatin silver photograph, New-York Historical Society, Gift of Bill Cunningham
INVITATION TO THE BALL: MARJORIE MERRIWEATHER POST’S FANCY DRESS COSTUMES On display Saturday, January 23, 2016 to Sunday, April 17, 2016 Closed March 7 to March 18, 2016 With the vitality of the 1920s and Marjorie Post’s fascinating life as backdrop, this exhibition focuses on the fancy dress balls of the day and the costumes Marjorie wore to them. The exhibit is organized by the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, Washington D.C. “Marjorie dressed as Marie Antoinette for the Beaux Arts Ball,” New York City, 1927, Photographed by Gabor Eder, Image Courtesy of Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens Archives
POWER & PIETY: SPANISH COLONIAL ART On display Saturday, March 19, 2016 to Sunday, April 17, 2016 A remarkable collection of Spanish Colonial Art from the late 17th to the 19th century makes its exhibition debut at The Society of the Four Arts. The exhibition is drawn from the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and is co-organized by the Museum of Biblical Art, New York and Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia. Juan Pedro López (1724–1787), "Our Lady of Light,” ca. 1765, Oil on canvas, 97 ¼ x 68 in. Courtesy of the Collección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros
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This page: Darius Rucker performed at Kiawah Island’s “Party in the Park”—an event that takes place on the Friday after
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This page, clockwise from left: Alexandra Bonetti and Ashley Avignone; Alison Cohn and Anne Slowey; Elizabeth Tuke and Bob Dake; and Laura Kosann and Danielle Kosann (of The New Potato) with Eric Von Stroh and Sophie Elgoft at the opening of WTC360: Riviera at the World Trade Center on December 7.
WTC360 OPENED WITH THE NEW POTATO WTC360: RIVIERA at the World Trade Center (on the 68th
floor of 4 World Trade Center) opened with a bang on December 7. The bash—which was hosted by The New Potato, a website, etc. from sisters Danielle Kosann and Laura Kosann, and Riviera Caterers—featured a smorgasbord of New York–themed eats, including a 24-foot wall of pretzels.
Guests at the foodie’s affair included John Dempsey, Sophie Elgort, Erin Framel, Christian Siriano, and Elettra Weidemann as well as experts from the industry: Michael Chernow (of the Meatball Shop), Glenn Collins (columnist for the Dining section of the New York Times), and Chris Stang and Andrew Steinthal (of The Infatuation). J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6 1 49
and Sean Young; Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan; and Harvey Weinstein and James Dolan joined the
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ON DECEMBER 13, Bryan Cranston (a.k.a. “Walter White” in AMC’s Breaking Bad) was toasted by James Dolan, Jonah Hill, Mark Johnson, Diane Lane, Aaron Paul, Diane Paulus, Jeffrey Richards, Josh Sapan, and Harvey Weinstein—a “squad” to rival Taylor Swift & Company. The evening, which was hosted at the House of Elyx, included a screening of Trumbo: a film about Dalton Trumbo, who was “Hollywood’s top screenwriter until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs” in 1947. The scene was starry, featuring the “who’s who” of the biz as they honored their past...
ON DECEMBER 18, Katie Parker-Magyar was spotted on her 29th, fêting with a crew of Samantha Bird, Anna Bloy, Peter Gronlund, Alex Haack, Alden Hawkins, Meredith Murphy, Wells Ross, Helena Sullivan, Nick Ventura, and Drew Verardo (plus hundreds of her nearest and dearest) at Grey Lady. The theme was New Year’s Eve, so guests were decked in gold—or, as T.I. would say, “Trouble man, hustle gang, all gold everything”—as they gathered around a @drakeoncake-inspired creation from Carvel. But, really, who isn’t wearing less and going out more?
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This page, clockwise from left: Luigi Tadini; Allison Landholt and Martin Dawson; Amanda Kahn and Eric Atlas; Timo Weiland; and Nina Haydock, Alexandra Porter, and Liza Ketcham at the “Winter Wonderland Ball” at the New York Botanical Garden on December 11.
WINTER WONDERLAND BALL AT THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN ON DECEMBER 11, the chairmen of the “Winter Wonderland
Ball” (Byrdie Bell, Georgina Bloomberg, Peter Davis, Martin Dawson, Lindsay Ellingson, Julia Erdmann, Dalia Oberlander, Ariana Rockefeller, Gillian Hearst Simonds, and Andrew Warren) were dreaming of a white Christmas at the New York Botanical Garden. The event—a spectacle, Christmas season after Christmas season—was swirling with revelers who bussed
(OK, Ubered) to the Bronx for dinner and dancing. The pièce de résistance was, of course, the Holiday Train Show: a 3,000-square-foot exhibition of the city, as depicted with natural materials like bark and leaves, in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory. Guests savored the opportunity to mix and mingle (in the jingling beat) as the trains circled the room, humming from New York landmark to New York landmark... u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 6 1 5 1
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