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CONTENTS The Wedding Issue 86

HAPPILY EVER AFTER From Millbrook and The Berkshires

to London and Paris, here’s our annual roundup of Quest weddings. by Brooke Kelly Murray

104 BIG SKY DREAMING Assouline’s latest tome, Big Sky, featuring text by travel editor and resident Barbara Rowley, celebrates this dream destination, dating back to its early history. by Brooke Kelly Murray

110 HONEYMOON HIDEAWAYS The best romantic retreats around the globe for newlyweds in 2024. by Brooke Kelly Murray

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A S P R E Y. C O M

THE CHAOS JE WELLERY COLLEC TION T H E TAY L O R S Q U A R E H A N D B A G C O L L E C T I O N

S E A S O N R E S I D E N C Y AT T H E C O L O N Y H O T E L , P A L M B E A C H

CONTENTS Columns

SOCIAL DIARY

Another month of the social circuit. by David Patrick Columbia

HARRY BENSON

Remembering the arrival of The Beatles in NYC in 1964. by Harry Benson

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CHASE

Discussing the art of entertaining and tabletop designs. by Jayne Chase

EVENTS

30th Annual Ball supports Fort Ticonderoga’s transatlantic mission. by Tony Hall

FRESH FINDS February is for romance, and we’ve got you covered for Valentine’s Day. by Brooke Kelly Murray

JEWELRY

FASHION An inside look at Oscar de la Renta’s new Palm Beach boutique at The Royal. by Robert Janjigian

SOCIAL CALENDAR The best galas and benefits this month, and looking ahead to March.

Yearning for good music-not the noise that now passes for it. by Taki Theodoracopulos

The enduring legacy of Suzanne Belperron. by Elizabeth Meigher

124 YOUNG AND THE GUEST LIST Partying with PYTs, from Aspen to Palm Beach. by Brooke Kelly Murray 128 SNAPSHOT Eluding the paparazzi at the Jaggers’ nuptials, 1971. by Elizabeth Meigher

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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

Clockwise from bottom left: Aphrodite in Rhode Island; Ocean House; Oscar de la Renta on Quest’s September 2002 cover; Ward and Nico Landrigan; Big Sky’s Ramcharger 8 lift; Patrick and Brooke Murray on their wedding day; Suzanne Belperron.

INTO THE LEAP YEAR we plunge - “Cabbage Month” as my wry Brit pals call February, short-changed as it is by the Roman’s Gregorian calendar. Behind us lies the detritus of our New Year’s promises, plus a number of Presidential wannabees whose questionable egos stood, ever so briefly, behind transitory podiums - more interested in ideological claptrap than practical problem solving. Our current governing body is running on empty while our great Country yearns for sober solutions and enlightened leadership. All this, dear readers, less than ten months until Election Day. Being February, Quest’s skilled Managing Editor, Brooke Murray, has judiciously spearheaded and selected an extensive look at nine exceptionally attractive weddings, including that of our cover couple Celina d’Abo and John Giordano whose family roots proudly bridge both sides of the Atlantic. Our instinctively peripatetic Brooke, seen above in her own wedding finery, has also directed our expanded coverage of exotic honeymoon destinations around the globe, including tiny Rhode Island’s historic gem Ocean House, whose clever preservationist owners, Deborah and Chuck Royce, have meticulously restored this authentic landmark back to its original incarnation (including indoor plumbing and electric lights!) And if you time it right, Capt’n Chuck will throw in a ride aboard Aphrodite, the fastest of those sleek “commuter” yachts. She was originally built for Jock Whitney, whose valet would shave and dress him as he traversed the water route from Long Island to the River Club’s eastside docks, comfortably consuming his poached egg and toast points along the speedy voyage. Accompanying the nuptial fare in the pages ahead is a welcomed salute to the re-energized and still stunning House of Oscar (de la Renta), plus an in-depth profile of Suzanne Belperron, whose exquisite baubles are being expertly crafted

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by the renowned father & son team at Verdura, Ward and Nico Landrigan. Only the Landrigan lads could have patiently pursued, and painstakingly preserved, the surreal elegance of Belperron’s “less is more” magic. Even Count Fulco would bow deeply to Madame B’s chicly authentic style. Bellissimo!! Those of you loyal souls who appreciated my previous letter won’t be disappointed that the “pendulum swing” continues; even at the pinko Davos confab, the whispered undercurrent was the need for America’s might, and strengthened authority to preserve the global well being. Our Country’s teetering, but always resilient academic, corporate, and media institutions are beginning to heed this pervasive wake-up call: not to mandate, but to teach our next generation, and make the case as to what America truly is at its core. And should they also restore a few of those proud and historic statues so disgracefully torn down ... well, this grateful pub would be buoyed, indeed! ◆

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NEW YORK SOCIAL DIARY WRITTEN IN MIDWINTER of the New Year. New Yorkers finally had a snowfall, early last month. It was kind of a light one but neverthe-

less, real snow, on the second week of Januar y. Then at the end of the following week, there was more snow. Late, compared to what we

northerners have been used to (mainly) all our lives. Other wise, it’s been too mild for the snowflakes to fall, let alone accumulate.

It was nice to see when the white stuff covered the sidewalks and the parked cars. It was that stunning beauty that a steady snowfall inspires

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our memories of past winter times. And it was cold ... brrrr. Although 24 hours later, the roads were just wet (and black from melting). And by the second day the only signs of it were on the still-parked cars that hadn’t been moved. The city has seemed quieter, overall, especially at night, for the past several months/ years following the “pandemic,” so-called. Although throughout the holiday season that sums up the old year and moves us into the 24 QUEST

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new one, it’s been ver y vitations began rolling in again up here in busy socially. In certain parts of New York, there will town, particularly by be a screening of Harry Benson: Christmastime, S h o o t m a n y First, a of those d o c u mentar y who can about the afford internal e a v e tionally for the famous s u n n i e r, Scottishwarmer b o r n climes, The Beatles arrive at JFK airport, 1964. a n d do. Particularly Florida, and raised photographer more particularly Palm who first became known Beach. to Americans (and the However, as the in- rest of the world too)

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as the man who was assigned (at first against his wishes – a book assignment he was booked for had to cancel) to follow a young performing rock quartet, The Beatles, on their initial appearance in America. The screening will celebrate the “60th Anniversar y of Harr y and The Beatles Arrival in America.” On first seeing the invitation: “Barbara Tober + David Patrick Columbia + Grace and Chris Meigher Request the Pleasure of Your Company To Cele-

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DAV I D PAT R I C K C O LU M B IA brate,” with the screening followed by dinner, and Harr y’s photograph of the Four : Ringo, Paul, John and George taken by Harr y from behind as they descended the staircase at the New York airport to the waiting 50+ photographers camera-ready behind a barrier surrounding the side of the plane, while behind them a massive crowd of fans behind a second barrier who had gathered to see them. It was the beginning of their fabulous international career. Although I wasn’t present, I was newly liv-

ing in New York at the a fan of their new hit time, just out of col- song, which was first lege, I had been hearing on the charts as #45 and several w i t h times in in two the preweeks v i ou s w a s w e e k Numb er about 1. t h i s A l though n e w I liked British the new group music w h o of my c a l l e d Paul, photographer Harry Benson, Ringo, and George, genert h e m - captured by John, who borrowed Benson’s camera. selves “ The Beatles” ation of rock’n-roll, I from my American was just starting out my girlfriend Sheila (who professional ex-college later became my wife), life, and wasn’t particuwho before I even heard larly impressed by four about them was already British guys who called

themselves “ The Beatles.” The name itself seemed to me to be a version of “beetles,” the bugs. I took it as some kind of cleverness that I just didn’t get. Nevertheless Sheila and her college friends were sufficiently excited to make their way down to the airport on the day of arrival of the foursome. It was obvious that the quartet had come to New York ostensibly to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, which was the number Sunday night variety television show that ever yone with

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a television devotedly watched ever y week. Sullivan was a popular sports and news columnist (“Little Old New York”) in the tabloid, the New York Daily News, who emerged on T V with a one-hour variety talent show that featured all kinds of entertainment – in one show – from the latest circus and opera to movie stars, nightclub comedians, and ballet solos at 8 pm. The weekly show is by far still one of the most watched shows in the histor y of American television – 28 QUEST

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more than two decades as England was often referred to in the press affrom 1948 to 1971. ter World T e l e v i s i o n War I – back then meant they (1964) was were highstill new ly popular in terms across the and the sea. Sullivan and many who his talent still didn’t bookers have a T V no doubt at the time saw somewould visit friends, thing ver y n e i g hb ors , special in A newspaper headline, 1964. and relinitially preThe Beatles arrive in New York. atives to senting the gather to watch Ed Sulli- foursome. van. This new “rock and The Big Night on Ed roll” act from Blighty – Sullivan. Aside from

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my semi-indifference in hearing about the new British rock group, I made a point of watching Ed Sullivan that night. I read the following Monday that approximately 70 million Americans were watching the show that night. The number still surprises me considering how many people watch some of the most popular television shows now – I don’t know of any who draw that kind of massive number. Sullivan always stood on stage in front of the closed curtain of the

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DAV I D PAT R I C K C O LU M B IA live show which at that time was performed at CBS-T V Studio 51 at the Maxine Elliot Theatre on Broadway and 39th Street, and gave his famous intro for all acts in his show : “And now Ladies and Gentleman... the Beatles!” The TV cameras panned on the audience where there was an especially large audience of young men and especially young women, still girls, who were cheering rapturously as the band began playing

“All My Loving.” They broke into “She Loves then moved from that You,” which upon endinto “ Til ing, the T h e r e audience Was You” (the young f r o m girls especially) the hit broke into Broadway muan explosical The sion of M u s i c shouts, Man with screams s o m e and app l a u s e screams that last(of joy) Ed Sullivan on stage. ed for a rec o m i n g from some of the young cord (to this day) of women in the audience; two minutes and several and then the group seconds.

Thereafter and forever, Sheila’s unimpressed boyfriend – me – became a permanent and forever fan of the fabulous four. I’ll never forget the effect that performance had on us viewer(s). We had witnessed the beginning of an enormous career where their creation remains part of the international standards of popular music. Personally, many, many years later (more than five decades) I happened to meet and

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develop a friendship with their photographer accompanying their introduction to the American audience, Harr y Benson. One night a couple of years ago, Harr y and his wife Gigi happened to be present, as was I, at a favorite restaurant here in Manhattan, Sette Mezzo, when also among the diners that night was Paul McCartney and his lady friend also happened to be dining at another table (as were Rod Stewart and Billy 32 QUEST

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Joel at other tables (not together). At one point in the evening, I noticed that Harr y got up from his table and went over to say hello and have a conversation with Paul, still looking like Paul all these decades later. There was nothing else remarkable to report about obser ving that meeting: it was simply appearing briefly for an audience still pleased by the thought of the talent seated around us. This column, I should

admit, was at least partly inspired by that meeting at Sette, and especially because Harr y has told the stor y of their meeting and their first venture into American audiences lo, all those years before when The Four plus (their new photographer) for Vanity Fair. Harr y came to America and stayed in the American consciousness forever thereafter. And it remains fascinating. Meanwhile, back to the present. I had dinner

the night before writing this column with Kathy Sloane, a New York private real estate broker, who was also a longtime friend of Alice Mason, the prominent real estate broker who had passed away at age 100 early in Januar y. Kathy had never worked for Alice but the two women had been friends for years and our conversation naturally led to Alice. Alice used her imagination to make a remarkable life for her-

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r y as A People, whether changes, such as the we know it or not. matter of Civil Rights The family name was and Women’s Rights. Christmas. They lived Her father was a in Philpromadelphia inent and bedentist, cause of a n d the famt h e y ily’s light w e r e complexmemion they b e r s were wellof that k n o w n Society and promof peoinent in ple of their comc ol or, Jimmy Carter and Alice Mason munity as of which “the White Christmas- there was one. Alice es.” Alice was born in grew up with staff in the 1923 when the world house, all black, and she was beginning to pub- herself, who like other licly demonstrate the members of her family,

had never spoken to a white person until she was at Colby College in her late teens in the early 1940s. There was no reason to. For such a major piece of progress for all of us, Alice wore it absolutely. Many years later, in the late 1990s when at the ver y top of her career, and a social lion beyond comparison in New York because of her dinner parties, she was ver y upset when a man, a friend of her daughter’s husband wrote a book about black society that “outed” Alice. She was in her 70s and her established life was

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slowing down. In her day through the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s, Alice was the broker for the best apartments and houses in New York. Colby College had been the first time she was in an all-white world, and wearing her changing persona. Always fond of card games, one day she was in a dorm reception room playing Gin Rummy with three other girl students. In the conversations that came up while playing, one of the girls remarked, “ There’s 36 QUEST

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a Negro in the school suit of clientele. Daily now.” she lunched A surat her table prise, mayat Le Cirque be a shockwhich was a er in the ver y popular air, Alice restaurant w it h out for the rich looking up business and from her social. She’d cards, said, often dined “Yes, that with a prospective cliwould be George and Audrey Zauderer ent, sharing me.” By the 1960s Alice’s her world, as it were, firm was considered the and impressive to a clileading real estate bro- ent. ker for the ver y rich. When she finally She also built her life- took a client to look at style around her pur- “the perfect residence

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to ma ke t he c ut i n one of t he b e tte r bu i l d i ng s . T he f i rst w as he ha d to move h is b an k a c c ou nt s f rom a Bron x b an k to Man hatt an . Annoyed, he asked why and she explained that the board members of these buildings would not accept a man of his financial stature who did not have his bank accounts in Manhattan. And secondly, she told him he had to lose his Bronx accent. Extremely annoyed by that particular advice,

again he asked why, and she responded that people who lived in such a building did not want to listen to a neighbor with a Bronx accent in the elevator. Eventually Mr. Zauderer took her advice and through Alice he and his family became residents in one of the premier residential buildings: 550 Park Avenue. Where he lived ver y happily until his death years later. His wife Audrey later thanked Alice for her advice to

her husband whom she knew would never tolerate that coming from her. As a result of her great success in finding the perfect residence for a client, prominent businessmen and bankers also frequently called her for advice on certain other business matters they were dealing with. Her advice was always strong and direct. By the 1990s, she had more than one offer to sell her business for several million. She

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DAV I D PAT R I C K C O LU M B IA ning for President asked if she could help him in fundraising which she did, hosting a dinner for him and his Vice Presidential candidate Al Gore and raising a similar amount. She visited the Clintons in Arkansas, including President Clinton’s mother. By the late ’90s, the real estate business in New York had changed. Alice who had never advertised and turned down offers to sell her business, saw a growing decline, now out-financed by big corpora-

tions developing their own real estate business which included hiring away two of her best sales women. Now close to 80, she decided to close her business. With that she turned off a lot of lights in a highly successful, glamorous and celebrated business, and retired. In many ways she began to withdraw from the fascinating world she had created. She devoted herself at first to writing a memoir of her life. It was nevertheless the perfect way to ob-

ser ve her long and successful life, although it has never been published. She was a woman who naturally took a chance in life. Those of us who are white haven’t got a clue what enormous inner power is required to make that move. But Alice’s parents clearly saw that she could make it in a “white world.” And indeed, so she did; aces all the way. But not without her lessons. She was extremely successful in New York private real estate. In

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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY AT 1:20 P.M. EST, on Friday, February 7, 1964, John, Paul, George, and Ringo, followed by someone who looks a lot like me, stepped off Pan Am Jet Clipper Defiance #101 from London onto the tarmac at the newly renamed John F. Kennedy airport, and the rest is, may I say, history. The screaming fans were held back by the police on the upstairs lookout area while the waiting reporters, many with their old fashioned press passes in their hats, were on the tarmac to greet us. That day began a whirlwind couple of weeks. We all stayed at the Plaza Hotel where my laundry was stolen by some extremely enthusiastic fan thinking it belonged to one of the Beatles. On Saturday morning, George had a sore throat and we went to a doctor before the other three and I ventured into Central Park to promote their upcoming live appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show the next evening. They were all excited as The Ed Sullivan Show was an extremely popular television program that everyone stayed home to watch on Sunday night. At the time, Beatlemania was just beginning to impact the music scene and the way the fans thought, dressed, lived… The closest phenomena today is the talented Taylor Swift, and although she is making a huge impact, no one has changed the world like the Beatles. u F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 4 6 5

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Clockwise from left: Portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven, circa 1820; Broadway’s Marquis Theatre; portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the age of

THE MAGICAL EMBROIDERY of memory is not involved in this one: I remember it as if it were yesterday, despite something like sixty years having gone by. I had had dinner at El Morocco, the best dinner-nightclub that has ever been, back when New York still spoke English. I had drunk Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1947 and had gone back to my parents’ apartment at The Sherry-Netherland and lay in bed drunk and dreamy. I had turned on the radio to an FM station and heard 06 6 0 QUEST

Beethoven’s Fifth. At its conclusion, the host whose name I think was Watson took a call from a listener. “I think you play Beethoven’s Fifth a bit too much, Mister Watson,” said a female upper-class voice. “With all due respect,” answered Watson, “one can never play Beethoven’s Fifth too much,” and he then proceeded to play the Fifth two more times in succession. People of my age all grew up with music, and by that I don’t mean the noise

that now passes for music. And because one’s inner life now consists mainly of memories, they tend to be unspoken. Hence it is universally acknowledged that music is better than words because words can only go so far in explaining music’s magic. Let’s face it: Music awakens the mysteries of the soul, which literature and painting cannot express. The visual and the written follow the sound in the transmission of feeling, especially when one is in love. And again,

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TA K I by sound I don’t mean the ghastly noise that now passes for music, that horror called rap, so ruthlessly shorn of depth and musicality, not to mention rhythm or charm. Rap is an insult to our aural sense, a crime against nature and the self. Mind you, that brain-jolting cacophony of modern rock, with each “song” indistinguishable from the last, is not much better. Calling these people artists is abuse of language to an intolerable degree. Let’s take it from the top: There are so many great works in classical music, I find it very hard to list their creators as if they were baseball players whose batting

with did not exist. The period instruments were strained to their limits by the demands of the compositions. Chopin’s demons were dragged out of the piano like the wind howling around the gravestones, said the great pianist Arthur Rubinstein about the Pole’s “Funeral March.” Chopin died soon after he composed it. Verdi and Wagner were born the same year, and they are opera’s great antipodes. They embody two completely different outlooks on life. That’s why every German city has a Wagnerstrasse and every Italian one a Corso Giuseppe Verdi. Imagine if you can, the effect of the delay between

typified style, sophistication, and grace, along with deceptively simple melodies that were thought modern but were ingenious and complicated. Porter enchanted audiences like no other, and there were many others. The golden age of Broadway and Hollywood came about because of people like Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Lorenz Hart, Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, just to name a few. What gave the songs and music their popularity and their emotional power was the African American jazz that had come before, and pure talent. I

conceiving music in the ear and writing it down without much paper or light to lengthen the working day. No telephone, no secretary, no publicity machine, no backers, no permanent orchestra, nobody but oneself. Yet the piled-up volumes of Mozart’s editions on display in Salzburg measure over six feet high. But enough about classical highbrow stuff; what about the American boys like Gershwin and Porter? I think they’re just as great as Wolfie and Ludwig, and don’t let any snob tell you different. Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” is as good as any sound I’ve ever heard, and I’ve heard a lot. And it’s uniquely American. Cole Porter wrote both the music and the lyrics to his songs, his irrepressible talent creating twenty Broadway musicals that

had the good luck to be born during the golden age of American popular song, and I remember coming down from boarding school to see plays like South Pacific and Oklahoma! and taking records back to school that we listened to every night while swooning over some blonde actress we had seen on stage. Oh well, no use reminiscing, it’s too late in the day. Today’s sounds remind me of a butcher chopping up meat. “And if her behavior is heinous, kick her right on her Coriolanus,” wrote the great Cole in “Brush Up Your Shakespeare.” He’d be arrested today for his lyrics. Wolfie, Colie, where are you now that we really need you?u

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Clockwise from left: Living area designed by Cindy Rinfret; indoor yacht table by Pioneer Linens; table setting by Everyday Elegance.

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CTHAAKSIE Back then, dinner parties adhered to formal standards but over time, the tabletop industry has evolved and entertaining spaces have become an important step within the design process. Dining rooms, breakfast nooks, backyard alcoves and outdoor terraces all demand dedicated design attention, marking a significant shift in the overall interior design process. For Sara McCann, CEO and Creative of McCann Design Group as well as HIVE Collective, their customers are looking for unique tabletop items that

ventional way to express their personal style. Our clients are looking for something unique and different and they know by coming to us, they will find that special piece. Many of our pieces are exclusive designs that Alex has created and we custom color a dish to match the interiors he has designed for a client,” she explains. “Mostly we want our clients to be fearless. Mix and match old and new, formal and casual things together which we think creates a modern table.” Penny Murphy and her team at Pioneer Linens agree with this approach. The 100-year-old family business she inherited from her father and now runs with

and owner of Callidus enjoys seeing clients having fun with their own tabletops too. “It’s such pleasure to dine in someone’s home when they have actively participated in their table décor. It’s wonderful to see the tabletop as a place for them to really share their own personality in this small way with their guests. I love these clever touches showing up.” Cindy Rinfret, owner of Cindy Rinfret Interiors has clients asking her to create entertaining spaces that reflect their dynamic lives and colorful personalities. “Clients are asking for unique spaces with a lot of pizazz. Many of the homes we work on have a bonus room or a space that otherwise wouldn’t get used so we

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can blend easily with their own collections. “We’re seeing more mixing and matching than ever before,” smiles the powerhouse designer. McCann and her large design team make sure a variety of tabletop styles are displayed prominently throughout the store, giving any entertaining affeciando inspiration. “Layering in pops of color and textures adds interest,” she smiles. “At the store, we try to keep 12 of each of our favorite items so people can stop by anytime and leave with what they need.” According to Lisa McCarthy, COO of Everyday Elegance along with her partner, world renowned interior designer, Alex Papachristidis, they “encourage their clients to use pieces in an uncon-

her two daughters, Marissa and Camille and a team of loyal employees, can help any hostess magically create their décor. “Our clients come to Pioneer Linens because they are looking for unique tabletop items like an oversized tablecloth or a special accent like artisan ceramics from Italy or France. “Recently,” she continued, “we have seen more year-round clients who are looking for casual entertaining items like rattan and raffia placemats, wipeable chargers and colorful printed tablecloths and for those with yachts and planes, we have been creating more digitized logos with cocktail napkins and placemats. Anything to make it unique and specific for their space.” Interior designer, Katherine Shenaman

transform those into bars and gathering places for an intimate conversation as a focal point. No matter what project we are working on, we always include some fun glassware, vintage cocktail pics, and embroidered napkins that make any bar or table a memorable one.” Michele Heary at Asprey concurs with all these trends. “Mixing and matching a table setting and adding color and conversation starters is the trend. “Our clients are looking to add novelty items to their settings. At Asprey, we are offering gin sets, Champagne flutes and martini sets and each glass is a different color. Color clearly enhances the appearance,” she smiles. “Anything to make a table casual, fun, and distinctly their own.” u F E B R UM AA R Y 2 0 2 43 6 09 0

CROSSCURRENTS 30th Annual Ball supports Fort Ticonderoga’s Transatlantic Mission.

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Clockwise from top left: Nicholas Gleysteen family and guests at a past Ticonderoga Ball; General David Howell Petraeus; Fort Ticonderoga’s Pavilion. Opposite page, from above: Fort Ticonderoga boat tour; invitation to the 30th Annual Ticonderoga Ball; aerial view

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of Fort Ticonderoga.

A CRUCIBLE OF GLOBAL conflict in the 18th century, Fort Ticonderoga is poised to become a center of global cooperation in the 21st. Built by the French in 1755 to limit British influence to the Hudson Valley, Fort Ticonderoga was anything but a remote outpost at the periphery of an empire, or an afterthought in the minds of statesmen. No matter who controlled it - French, British, Americans - this stone fortress at the interface of New York and New England played an outsized role in the global wars of the era, weighting the scales in favor of one kingdom or another (and exposing America’s latent power to intervene in world affairs, something that would not become obvious to ordinary citizens for another 140 years, when the U.S. entered World War One on the side of the Allies). Both the legacy and the promise of Fort Ticonderoga, a non-profit educational institution since the 1930s, will be celebrated on March 22nd at the Union League Club in New York, at its 30th annual Ticonderoga Ball. Between cocktails and dancing to the gently swinging Lester Lanin Orchestra, General David A. Petraeus will be presented with the Ticonderoga Award for a Continental Vision. According to Dr. Matthew Keagle, Fort Ticonderoga’s curator, few Americans garrisoned at the fort from 1775, when it was seized by Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys, to 1777, when General Burgoyne recaptured it for the British, were local frontiersmen, protecting kith and kin. Rather, they came from places throughout the colonies

to fight in a noble but risky cause that transcended parochial interests. And according to Beth Hill, Fort Ticonderoga’s president and CEO, that’s why the Award for a Continental Vision is its most prestigious and why General Petraeus is especially deserving of it. “The continental vision of these men was the path to the future. General Petraeus shares those ideals,” said Hill. A vision of an even wider community, one that extends beyond the shores of North America to the nations of the Atlantic, nearly every one of which sent soldiers to Fort Ticonderoga, now animates the institution as well. “Fort Ticonderoga has always been a place of convergence as well as conflict,” said Dr. Keagle. With its collections of 18th century objects and documents, the finest of their kind in the world, and plans to build a museum of militaria to house them, Fort Ticonderoga expects to become a destination for scholars and civilian and military leaders from around the world. Fort Ticonderoga’s elevation to the status of a global institution seems especially appropriate now, when it is in the midst of organizing celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and its exposition of individual rights, inhering equally in every human being, regardless of nationality. The 30th annual Ticonderoga Ball will support Fort Ticonderoga’s new museum and its educational mission. For more information, call 518.585.2821 or visit fortticonderoga.org. ◆ F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 4 7 1

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Fresh Finds B Y B R O O K E K E L LY M U R R AY & ELIZABETH MEIGHER

FEBRUARY is the month for love. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or planning a romantic surprise for the Aquarius in your life, we have you covered.

TAMARA COMOLLI’s Bracelet MIKADO Flamenco ‘Blush’ with Diamond Pavé and Ring Cushion Moonstone sand with Diamond Pavé. Price upon request at tamaracomolli.com.

Carolina Herrera’s Wrap Front Jacket with Tie ($2,190) and Strapless Midi Column Dress ($2,190). Available at Carolina Herrera boutiques and carolinaherrera.com.

Featuring a heart shaped cut-out detail, Hermes’ Heart Gloves are made from glossed lambskin with whipstitch detail. $890 at hermes.com.

Hennessy V.S.O.P Lunar New Year 2024 Limited Edition Very Superior Old Pale Cognac. $83 at select liquor stores.

Pink Sapphire Tapered Templar Ring by Elizabeth Gage, featuring a beautiful oval faceted pink sapphire (1.36cts) set with one round brilliant cut diamond to the top and bottom of the central stone (0.22cts in total). The ring is decorated with fuchsia enamel seaweed motifs and is finished with a wire-twist-wire edge. $10,480 at elizabeth-gage.com. 72 QUEST

Barton & Gray Mariners Club offers an assortment of membership options from “all-you-can-yacht” to “bite-sized-boating.” Members enjoy a lifetime of yachting with the ability to adjust their membership and take advantage of the ever expanding harbors and new yachts being added to the club. For more information, visit bartonandgray.com.

Rolex’s latest Cosmograph Daytona, 40 mm, platinum. Price upon request at rolex.com. Canali’s Kei Overcheck Blazer in Blue and Brown Cashmere and Silk ($3,295), Blue Double Wool and Cashmere Blend Coat ($3,250), and Brown Buffed Calfskin College Loafers ($750). Visit us.canali.com.

Zafferano I, Valmont’s Extrait de parfum Spicy Floriental. $490 at lamaisonvalmont.com.

Beautifully crafted Tortoise Shells, created by Minnie Pulitzer (yes, she is the Lilly Pullitzer’s daughter!). The shells range from $400- $1,295 (including stand). Available at Living with Ivey at 139 North County Road in Palm Beach, or visit livingwithivey.com.

2024 BMW XM Label Red. Unleash The Intense Torque And Power of M Hybrid Power in the XM Label Red… the Mightiest M-Badged Model from BMW. Now available at Braman BMW West Palm Beach & Jupiter. BramanBMW.com.

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Zimmermann’s Tranquility Gathered Mini dress. $1,850 at zimmermann.com.

Ralph Lauren’s new RL Oversized Ricky Sunglasses. $324 at ralphlauren.com.

Van Cleef & Arpels’ 1950s Belles Feuilles Earrings. $55,000 at greenleafcrosby.com.

Jewelry by Suzanne Belperron: My Style is My Signature by Patricia Corbett, Ward Landrigan, and Nico Landrigan, with a forward by Karl Lagerfeld (Thames & Hudson). Available at amazon.com.

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House of Harry Winston dedicates a luxurious rose gold timepiece, the Premier Valentine’s Day Automatic 36mm, to deliver a joyous message of love for Valentine’s Day 2024. Conveying the powerful emotions of passionate love, the dial recreates the magical spectacle of a fireworks display with a medley of hearts lit up with diamonds, precious gemstones, and mother-of-pearl. Price upon request at harrywinston.com.

Nestled in Via Mizner off of Worth Avenue, Renato’s—a Palm Beach classic— impresses in every way, making it the perfect restaurant for any special occasion - especially Valentine’s Day! Visit renatospalmbeach.com. Gil Walsh Collection’s Niece Sunset Coral 100% cotton printed fabric. Available at gwifl.com.

Enjoy savings for a well-deserved vacation at Casa de Campo in La Romana, the Dominican Republic. Plan a trip with your buddies, or a romantic getaway with your significant other, with great savings on rooms and villas. Lift your spirits with amazing golf, thrilling sports, new restaurants, white-sand beaches, and the unmatched hospitality you can only find at Casa. Valid for travel between March 21, 2024 - June 21, 2024. Visit casadecampo.com.do.

Oscar de la Renta’s Pavé Crystal Mini Tro Bag in Light Pink. $4,990 at oscardelarenta.com.

J.McLaughlin’s Roe Skort in Mini Tango Frond ($168), Aida Sleeveless Top in White ($138), Angelique Leather Sneaker in White ($158), Jamey Sweater in Heather Rich Desire ($148), and J.McL x Tangerine Pickleball Paddle in Honeycomb ($110). Visit jmclaughlin.com.

Enjoy wet to dry straightening with air with the Dyson Airstrait. No hot plates. No heat damage. Powerful, directional airflow smooths and aligns hair. $499 at dyson.com.

The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach recently Elevate the Valentine’s Day celebration

debuted its latest collaboration, a 1624-square-

with Dom Pérignon’s Rosé 2009, metic-

foot villa designed by Chairsh. For more informa-

ulously chosen to ignite the senses and

tion, visit thecolonypalmbeach.com.

set the mood for a perfect evening. $465 at select liquor stores. F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 4 7 5

THE ENDURING LEGACY OF SUZANNE BELPERRON BY ELIZABETH MEIGHER

Suzanne Belperron photographed by Horst P. Horst for Vogue, 1935. “Her designs are a triumph of balance. They are strong but intensely feminine, architectural whilst uncomplicated. Innovative even to the modern eye, they never try too hard. Among a thousand fads, Belperron will endure.”

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Clockwise from lower left: Karl Lagerfeld wears a diamond Belperron brooch as a tie clip; Belperron Paisley Serti-Couteau Earclips in spinel, diamond and gold ($77,500); a set of Belperron amethyst, ruby and diamond “Leaves” that once belonged to Mrs. William Paley (Dorothy) sold at Christie’s in 2019 for $507,000; a gold, enamel and turquoise Belperron necklace previously owned by

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Lauren Bacall; the floral motifs of Suzanne Belperron.

SUZANNE BELPERRON was one of the most influential jewelry designers of the twentieth century. Many have said she revolutionized jewelry in the same way that Coco Chanel revolutionized couture. Belperron’s creations were sculptural and curvaceous, radically deviating from the popular Art Deco movement that had emerged during WW1, with its geometric shapes and rigid lines. She had a penchant for flowers, round shapes, pearls, and rings. Collectors of her jewelry range from her original clients—the Duchess of Windsor, Diana Vreeland, and Lauren Bacall—to modern day style icons, including Daphne Guinness, Karl Lagerfeld, and Catherine Deneuve. Moreover, in the pantheon of master jewelers of the early twentieth century, Belperron stood apart as the only woman. Belperron was unafraid to take risks, setting precious stones in semi-precious materials like chalcedony, rock crystal, and even wood—a bold move that had never been done before. The striking brunette who was known to be charming but determined, with penetrating eyes and a look that was sophisticated in its simplicity, proved that high style can come from simple elements. Belperron paved the way for a new era in jewelry design. And while her creations often pushed volume to the limit, no piece ever appeared overdone. “There’s no one else like her,” professed Karl Lagerfeld for a New York Times article in 2012. An avid Belperron collector,

Lagerfeld spoke these words while musing through images of brilliant rock crystal cuffs and brooches set with brightly colored stones. The address of Belperron’s salon was only ever shared discreetly—and only by word of mouth—with chosen clients who understood and appreciated her talent. This sense of secrecy and exclusivity increased her renown both in France and around the world. And she famously never signed her designs, asserting instead, “My style is my signature”. Suzanne Belperron, née Vuillerme, was born in September, 1900 in the Jura Mountains of eastern France. She developed a noticeable talent for drawing and painting at an early age, which her mother encouraged by enrolling her in Besançon’s École des Beaux-Arts. When she graduated it was the onset of the “Golden Twenties”, and Suzanne moved to Paris—where she was taken in by Jeanne Boivin, widow of master jeweler and engraver René Boivin. The timing was fortuitous, as René Boivin had recently died and the House of Boivin was in search of fresh talent. In 1924, Suzanne married her childhood sweetheart, Jean, and adopted the name Belperron. By 1928, she had become co-directress of Boivin, and she had begun to develop a global reputation for her revolutionary designs—round, shapely pieces that were sensual, tactile, and arrestingly modern. That same year, Vogue and Paris Vogue featured four pieces from Maison F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 4 7 7

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Clockwise from lower left: Diana Vreeland at New York’s El Morocco nightclub in 1938 wearing a Belperron diamond and rock crystal cuff; Belperron Wave Rings (stack of 3) in 22k “virgin” gold ($4,950) and diamond and platinum ($22,500); actress Evelyn Brent dressed in jewelry by Maison René Boivin in 1928, when Suzanne Belperron was Boivin’s sole deParis featuring a Belperron clip and bracelet of chalcedony and sapphire.

René Boivin bearing Suzanne Belperron’s signature style. But by 1932, she was ready for a change. Recognizing the rising jewelry designer’s burgeoning talent, Parisian dealer Bernard Herz hired Belperron—offering her the freedom to design her own models under the Herz name, which she did from a private salon at 59 rue de Châteaudun in Paris. In 1934, an illustration featuring a Belperron clip and bracelet in chalcedony and sapphires appeared on the cover of Paris Vogue—her first cover. The 1930s were a period of creative and commercial success for Madame Belperron. Her clientele included Europe’s leading royalty and aristocrats—names like Aga Khan, Rothschild, Wildenstein, and Windsor. She also attracted clients from the world of show business, such as Merle Oberon, Josephine Baker, Gary Cooper, and Fred Astaire (in 1936 King Edward VIII famously visited the B. Herz offices only to be mistaken for Astaire—the “greatest popular music-dancer of all time”). From the fashion world, admirers included Elsa Schiaparelli, Nina Ricci, Christian Dior, Daisy Fellowes, and Jeanne Lanvin (her friend Diana Vreeland was overheard saying how she “adored Belperron’s style”). And from the political sphere, Prime Minister Léon Blum, Prime Minister of Foreign Affairs Paul Reynaud, Maurice Couve de Murville, and HouphouëtBoigny numbered among her throng of loyal patrons. Belperron was fascinated by the distant cultures of Egypt, India, the Far East, Africa, and Oceania. She also drew inspiration from nature’s flora and fauna, focusing on everything from the wings of insects to the minutiae of a garden flower’s petals and blossoming leaves. She was also 08 7 0 QUEST

drawn to the underwater world—spellbound by the splendor of its shapes and captivating color-combinations. Trained at the height of the Art Deco movement, Belperron softened its strict linear aesthetic, using materials and designs other jewelers had not yet explored. When working with gold, she preferred the raw texture of 22 karat, which she referred to as “virgin” gold. But World War II brought hardship and tragedy. Bernard Herz was Jewish, and because of the discriminatory Nazi “Law on the status of Jews” passed by the Vichy regime, he was arrested in 1941. In order to ensure the survival of the business, he sold it to Suzanne Belperron that same year. Herz was arrested again in 1942, along with Belperron, due to a letter of denunciation stating “the Belperron house dissimulates a Jewish business”. Belperron knew that if the Gestapo ever found her list of clients and suppliers, they would all be at risk of being jailed—or worse. During her transfer to Gestapo headquarters in Paris, she swallowed critical pages of the Herz Jewelry address book in order to conceal the names. Belperron was later released, but Herz was sent to Drancy internment camp. Although Belperron “moved heaven and earth” to release him, Herz was over 65 years old, and was later deported to Auschwitz, where he was executed. Madame Belperron received at least thirteen offers to escape France during the war years, but she chose to remain in occupied Paris, where she preserved the company for Herz’s son, Jean, who was able to return home safely as a prisoner of war. Together, they formed a new partnership, Herz-Belperron, which flourished until their retirement in 1974.

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The Duke and Duchess of Windsor at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria, 1971. The Duchess wears earclips and a necklace from her Belperron blue chalcedony suite, featuring cabochon sapphire, diamond, platinum, and gray gold parure, comprising a double-strand bead necklace with an articulated “flower” clasp, a pair of “couronne,” or coronet, cuffs and a pair of “leaf” earclips. B.

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gown with Suzanne Belperron’s Torque necklace, similar to the one shown below, photographed by George Platt Lynes for Harper’s Bazaar, April 1937; Belperron Couronne Cuffs in emerald and 22k “virgin” gold ($222,000 per pair); Dorothy Paley wearing her Belperron cuffs in a portrait by Henri Matisse, 1936; Belperron’s Toggle Torque Necklace of diamond, black lacquer, platinum and 18k gray gold ($121,000$145,000). Originally designed for Elsa Schiaparelli, Paris Vogue declared Belperron “the new theme in jewels” when she was photographed wearing it in 1933. Opposite page, from left: Ward and Nico Landrigan in Belperron’s salon at 745 Fifth Avenue; Belperron Corne earclips in diamond, platinum and 18k gray gold ($81,500); Kate Hudson wearing Belperron’s diamond Corne Earclips at the 2022 Toronto Film Festival.

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Belperron had launched her career at the age of 19 in 1919— and for nearly 60 years she never stopped working. In 1963, Madame Belperron was awarded France’s Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur for her contributions as a jewelry designer and for her efforts with the French Resistance. When she died in 1983, her life and career had spanned modern movements in art, feminism, and the emergence of fashion as a major industry. When the Duchess of Windsor’s jewels were auctioned at Sotheby’s in 1987, Belperron’s name returned to the spotlight. In the highly publicized sale, only four of at least sixteen Belperron pieces were identified as “probably by Belperron,” including the Duchess’ famous blue chalcedony suite. Because Madame Belperron never officially signed her designs, identifying her work proved challenging once she was gone—and the majority of her creations that appeared at auction throughout the 1990s remained unidentified. Through Jean Herz’s friendship with Jean-Pierre Brun, the owner of one of Herz-Belperron’s former workshops, a plan to reassemble the company’s vast archive emerged. And in an agreement between: Jean Herz; Jean Herz’s grandson, David; Belperron’s principal beneficiary, Michel Choisy; Jean-Pierre Brun, and; Jean-Pierre Brun’s daughter, Valérie—the Société Nouvelle Herz-Belperron was founded to revive the creations of Suzanne Belperron and return the name to prominence. Between 1991-1998 this new company produced 225 pieces in Paris, each crafted directly from Belperron’s original designs— but distinguished from those made during her lifetime with the signature “St. N. Herz Belperron”. The Brun family workshop had manufactured jewels for Duke Fulco di Verdura for over forty years, so Ward Landrigan—former head of Sotheby’s

Jewelry Department and owner of Verdura since 1985—was a natural choice for an exclusive partnership. Having long admired Suzanne Belperron’s work, and with the blessing of Herz and Choisy, Ward Ladrigan purchased Belperron’s archive of designs in 1999. “Suzanne Belperron, brilliant, beautiful, aloof and incredibly talented, was the only female master jeweler in the twentieth century to create her own indelible aesthetic,” he states. Nico Landrigan, Ward’s son and President of Verdura and Belperron, is responsible for the revival of Madame Belperron’s work. “She was a sculptress, with a gift for divining beautiful shapes,” says Nico. “We are thrilled to be the caretakers of her legacy and feel a tremendous responsibility as we re-introduce her pioneering work to the world.” Today, Belperron sells both vintage and new pieces from its New York salon overlooking Central Park at 745 Fifth Avenue. The Daniel Romualdez-designed space captures the aesthetic of a 1932 Parisian apartment—with black-lacquered trim and marble fireplaces—reminiscent of when Madame Belperron worked at 59, rue de Châteaudun in Paris and first achieved widespread recognition for her originality. Pieces from the new collection include designs fashioned in 22 karat gold—virgin gold—with its uniquely raw texture. The latest Belperron Collection has been selected entirely from her archive of over 9,300 designs, many of which were never made during her lifetime. In keeping with Madame Belperron’s exacting standards, the jewelry is made in some of Paris’ oldest workshops, including Jean Pierre Brun’s. To differentiate the new collection from Suzanne Belperron’s original pieces, every new jewel is signed Belperron. For more information visit belperron.com or call 212.702.9040. u F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 4 8 1

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IT’S PROBABLY COMES as no surprise to most who follow fashion that Oscar de la Renta recently chose to open a boutique of its own in Palm Beach. “Our client has been here forever,” says Laura Holman Rockwell, the fashion house’s Vice President for Global Direct to Consumer Sales. Rockwell notes that Palm Beach is no longer considered a seasonal market, but one that attracts a multi-generational audience year-round. The 1,800 square-foot store, the sixth company owned and operated boutique worldwide, in The Royal Poinciana Plaza offers custom options to clients, and the complete collection, not usually available on the trunk show circuit or through independent stores. Rockwell notes that printed cotton poplin dresses in joyful prints seem tailor made for balmy Palm Beach days. “Oscar de la Renta is synonymous with timeless luxury, aligning seamlessly with The Royal’s dedication to providing an exceptional shopping experience,” says Lori Berg. Berg serves as General Manager of the destination shopping center, which offers an impressive lineup of European and American designer fashions and accessories, including Hermès, Saint Laurent, Veronica Beard, LoveShack Fancy, Cartier, Thom Browne, and Oscar de la Renta, offering a vibrant spectrum of bold, colorful, ready-to-wear pieces, effortlessly bridging 82 QUEST

diverse consumer tastes and fashion needs. Furthermore, The Royal houses the only Oscar de la Renta wedding boutique in Florida, adding an exclusive layer, Berg boasts, noting that Palm Beach is the setting for lavish nuptials every season. Known for evening wear, and dressy daytime options, Oscar de la Renta is tuned into the needs of the Palm Beach woman. Designers Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia have successfully broadened the collection’s appeal by incorporating evolving fashion trends and integrating diverse styles into its collections. While some designs remain true to the classic Oscar de la Renta style, each collection showcases numerous unique and distinctive creations. u

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FEBRUARY

On February 23rd, The Society of The Four Arts will host its annual dinner dance at 7 p.m. By invitation. For more information, visit fourarts.org.

LA BONNE VIE IN NAPLES

A private preview and shopping event in support of Women Lifting Women will take place at The Camargo Courtyard at Third Avenue South in Naples at 6 p.m. A collaboration of Nick Mele’s Famous and Witty Photographs and The Clothes and Items for the World He Sees. Joined by Ala von Auesperg, A Mano, Chairish, Well Made Home, and more. For more information, email RSVP@ ThirdStreetSouth.com.

auction and dancing to a live band. Club members will greet the guests as they arrive and entertain them

with a special appearance during dinner. The Winter Ball is Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s

PCF PALM BEACH

Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) will host its 2nd annual Palm Beach Gala. PCF is the world’s leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research. Founded in 1993 by Mike Milken, PCF has funded nearly $800 million of cutting-edge research by 2,200 scientists at 220 leading cancer centers in 22 countries around the world. Because of PCF’s commitment, the death rate is down more than 52% and 1.5 million men are alive today as a result. For more information, visit pcf.org.

THE WINTER BALL

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County’s 46th annual gala, The Winter Ball, will take place at The Breakers at 7 p.m. The event is a black-tie event and is one of the most prominent and wellattended galas each season. The evening begins with a delectable cocktail hour in the Mediterranean Courtyard and continues in the Venetian Ballroom, where attendees are served a threecourse meal followed by a live 84 QUEST

largest and longest-running annual fundraiser celebrating more than half a century of serving children in our county. Proceeds benefit the overall Club operating expenses and its Hunger Relief program. For more information and to purchase tickets, email ttracy@bgcpbc.org or call 561.324.8600.

On February 2nd, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County will host its 46th annual gala, The Winter Ball, at The Breakers at 7 p.m. For more information, email ttracy@bgcpbc.org or call 561.324.8600.

HARRY & THE BEATLES

Barbara Tober, David Patrick

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6:30 p.m. For more information, visit nybg.org.

FOUR ARTS DINNER DANCE

The Society of The Four Arts will hold its annual dinner dance at 7 p.m. By invitation. For more information, visit fourarts.org.

CLEOPATRA 1963

The Society of The Four Arts will host its annual Contemporaries gala at 7 p.m. For more information, visit fourarts.org. QUADRILLE BALL

On February 6th, Barbara Tober, David Patrick Columbia, and Chris and Grace Meigher will hold a screening of Harry Benson Shoot First at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York. A seated dinner will follow. Columbia, and Chris and Grace Meigher will hold a screening of Harry Benson Shoot First at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Harry and The Beatles arrival in America. A seated dinner will follow.

Hanley Foundation’s mission to protect people with substance use disorders through recovery support. For more information, email events@hanleyfoundation.org.

annual Old Bags Luncheon at The Breakers. For more information, visit ctrfam.org.

ORCHID DINNER

OLD BAGS LUNCHEON

PALM BEACH GALA

The Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County will hold its 25th

The New York Botanical Garden will host one of the most enchanting events of the winter season, The Orchid Dinner, at The Plaza Hotel at

The 63rd annual Quadrille Ball will take place at 583 Park Avenue. The evening benefits a Scholarship Fund for graduate and undergraduate students enrolled at Universities in the U.S. and Germany. For more information, visit quadrilleball.org.

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PRESERVING PALM BEACH

For the 42nd year, the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s Dinner Dance will bring together society to celebrate the island’s iconic architecture and natural beauty. For more information, call 561.832.0731 x107.

American Friends of Belvoir Castle will host its inaugural Palm Beach Gala The Breakers, sponsored by Asprey. American Friends of Belvoir Castle is a U.S. non-profit organization, established by and for Americans with the mission to educate through the conservation, restoration and management of the Belvoir Estate’s historic buildings, landscapes and art collections. For more information, visit americanfriendsofbelvoircastle.com or email morepb@aol.com.

HOT PINK LUNCHEON

Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) will host its Hot Pink Luncheon at The Breakers Palm Beach at 11 a.m., honoring Donna and Bill Acquavella with the Evelyn H. Lauder Humanitarian Award. To purchase tickets, visit bcrf.org.

HANLEY FOUNDATION

The 19th Annual Palm Beach Dinner will be held to benefit

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Maggie, of Dallas, Texas, and Mack, of Greenwich, Connecticut, were married at American Cathedral on Avenue George V. Maggie’s mother, Honorable Jeanne L. Phillips, was previously the U.S. Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris from 2001 to 2003. Some of the bride’s fondest memories with her late father were spent at the church, which boasts a small reflective garden and bench in his memory. During the service, Maggie donned a gown by Monique Lhuillier and her mother walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony, a reception was held at Cercle de l’Union Interallié with dinner, dancing, and a seven-tier cake. Guests were also treated to a surprise performance by Texas Boys Choir, who traveled from Maggie’s hometown. The couple shared their first dance to “This Will Be” by Natalie Cole. After the weekend, the newlyweds departed for Italy, where they enjoyed their honeymoon in Lake Como, Tuscany, and Florence.

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Katharine Chambers Cook & Henry Harrison Wilson III December 29, 2023 j Newport, rhoDe IslaND j photographeD by marIa burtoN photography Kitty and Henry were married before 225 guests at Zabriskie Memorial Church of Saint John the Evangelist. The weekend kicked off with a rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s mother, Alison Wilson, at Clarke Cooke House, where the couple met in 2021. During the ceremony, the bride donned a gown by Justin Alexander and her father, Bard Cook, walked her down the aisle. After the service, a white-tie reception was held at Rosecliff Mansion with dinner, dancing, and cake by Mad Hatter Bakery. The newlyweds shared their first dance to “La Vie en Rose” by Louis Armstrong, followed by “Jiminy” by Polo & Pan. As a surprise, the bride’s mother, Liz Cook, commissioned a portrait of the couple by illustrator Tug Rice depicting them in black-tie attire during a court tennis and racquets tournament, sports beloved by both of them! The evening concluded with a “late-night luau” at the groom’s family home nearby as an ode to Hawaii, the first stop on their honeymoon. As many stuck around through New Year’s Day, Kitty and Henry arranged a tennis tournament at the International Tennis Hall of Fame the day after their wedding, followed by a cocktail party at Gardiner House, a new boutique hotel opened by the groom’s uncle. The weekend culminated with a polar plunge off of Ocean Avenue. Those who braved the cold were treated to a customized towel, hot chocolate, and breakfast sandwiches.

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Frances Archbold Leidy & McCoy du Pont Weymouth September 2, 2023 j ChaddS Ford, pennSylvania photographed by Shannon griFFin

Francie and McCoy were married before 130 guests at their family’s Big Bend estate. The weekend kicked off with a rehearsal dinner at the Brandywine River Museum. During the ceremony, the bride donned a dress by local designer David Ferron and her father, Carter Leidy, walked her down the aisle. After the service, a reception was held inside the property’s barn with dinner, dancing, and chocolate covered Crème Puff’s coined “Frolic’s Puffs” for dessert. After the celebrations, the newlyweds traveled to The Berkshires for their honeymoon.

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Celina d’Abo & John Carl Giordano IV July 1, 2023 j Cambridgeshire, england j PhotograPhed by tim Willoughby

Celina and John were married before 370 guests at Saint Andrew’s Church in West Wratting. The bride donned a custom gown designed by Tomasz Starzewski—turning her dream wedding look into a reality. Her father, Henry d’Abo, walked her down the aisle as she carried a bouquet of flowers by Lucy Vail. After the ceremony, guests were invited to a reception at the bride’s family home nearby for dinner, dancing, and a fivetier cake by Gina Cakes. The couple shared their first dance to “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” by Queen. After the festivities, the newlyweds departed for a safari in Botswana, Africa, before sailing through the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain, in the Mediterranean.

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Jacqueline Upshur Moorhead & William Newcomet Halle May 13, 2023 j Locust VaLLey, New york PhotograPhed by keLLy koLLar

Quellie and Will were married before 225 guests at St. John’s of Lattingtown. The bride donned a gown by Carolina Herrera and her father, Jay Moorhead, walked her down the aisle. After the service, guests were invited to a reception at a private club nearby for dinner, dancing, and cake by Loafers Bakery & Gourmet Shoppe. The couple shared their first dance to “This Magic Moment” by The Drifters. The evening culminated with an afterparty at The Mansion at Glen Cove. Following the weekend, the newlyweds departed for Coral Beach Club in Bermuda for a mini-moon, before traveling to Europe in September.

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Charlotte Colby Blais & J Blake Dwyer September 3, 2023 j Lenox, maSSachuSettS j photographed by courtney timmS

Charlotte and Blake were married in the garden at The Mount, the historic country home of author Edith Wharton. The bride donned a gown by Peter Langner and carried a bouquet of flowers wrapped with a handkerchief made from her grandmother’s wedding dress. Her parents, Bill and Ellen Blais, walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony, a reception was held on the estate with dinner, dancing, and cake by Patisserie Lenox. The couple shared their first dance to “Everything” by Michael Bublé. After the festivities, the newlyweds spent two nights at their family home nearby in Williamstown before traveling to Portugal for their honeymoon.

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Alexandra Caitlin O’Neill & Marc Andrew Lewinstein August 19, 2023 j Newport, rhode IslANd j photogrAphed by MorgAN wyNNe

Xana and Marc were married before 270 guests at the groom’s family home, The Waves, on Cliff Walk. The bride donned a gown by Maison Signore and carried a bouquet of hydrangeas. Her parents, Michael O’Neill and Naomi Plakins, walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed dinner, dancing, and carrot cake by Russell Morin Catering. The couple shared their first dance to “Waste” by Phish. Marc sang the first verse accompanied by Xana on electric guitar before the band took over and they moved to the dance floor. A fireworks display capped the reception before guests moved to a late-night afterparty across the lawn. The couple spent a week on Martha’s Vineyard after the celebrations.

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Mackenzie Johnson & Browning Platt November 18, 2023 j boca GraNde, Florida j PhotoGraPhed by JeNelle KaPPe

Mackenzie and Browning were married before 215 guests at the Gasparilla Inn. The weekend kicked off with a rehearsal dinner and welcome party at the Beach Club, followed by a tennis tournament on Saturday morning. During the ceremony, the bride donned a gown by Mark Ingram and her father, Billy Johnson, walked her down the aisle. After the service, guests were invited to a reception inside the clubhouse with dinner, dancing, and cake. The couple shared their first dance to “Dancing in the Moonlight” by King Harvest. The evening culminated with a late-night afterparty at BZ’s. Following the celebrations, the newlyweds departed for their honeymoon to Madrid, Marrakech, and The Agafay Desert.

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Jane and Sam were married in the Walled Garden at Troutbeck. The bride donned a modernized version of her mother’s 1988 wedding gown and her father, Peter Pennoyer, walked her down the aisle. After the ceremony, a reception was held in the hotel’s ballroom with dinner, dancing, and a three-tier vanilla cake baked by Elizabeth Mayhew. The couple shared their first dance to “Everlasting Love” by Carl Carlton. After the celebrations, the newlyweds traveled to Switzerland and Italy for their honeymoon.

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“MY FAVORITE state has not yet been invented. It will be called Montana, and it will be perfect,” proclaimed Abraham Lincoln after signing an act in 1864 deeming Montana a territory of the Union. To the former president, no word better described the area’s natural beauty. Twenty-five years later, after Lincoln’s passing, Montana officially became a state. Today, Montana is synonymous with the great outdoors, and Big Sky—a resort community nestled high in the Gallatin Forest about 45 miles from Yellowstone Park—is the state’s most popular destination, perfectly encapsulating the area’s breathtaking scenery and

abundance of wildlife, majestic mountains, and open skies. People are drawn to Big Sky’s vast array of outdoor experiences each year, from world-class skiing at Big Sky Resort in the winter, to hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and swimming in the Gallatin River in the spring. The community’s welcoming spirit and tight-knit atmosphere further contribute to its allure. This spread, from bottom left: Skiers explore Big Sky as the sun sets; Ramcharger 8, the first eight-passenger lift in North America; dining experience at Everett’s 8800. F E B R UA RY 2 0 2 4 1 0 5

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ski terrain in the country,” said Kircher. Since Kircher’s succession, the property has been constantly improved to ensure each visit is better than the last. When Kircher died in 2002, ownership of the resort was transferred to his children, keeping the business in the family. Today, his son, Stephen Kircher, serves as CEO of Boyne Resorts. “Chet Huntley wanted an economically viable resort destination in his beloved home state. My dad wanted a prosperous western ski resort for Boyne. When I wonder what they’d think of Big Sky today, it seems like they’d be proud of all it has become and as excited as we are about its future,” said Stephen Kircher. u

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Assouline’s latest book, featuring text by travel editor and Big Sky resident Barbara Rowley, celebrates this dream destination dating back to its early history and highlights the notable residents who currently call it home. In the late 1960s, retired newscaster Chet Huntley was the first to recognize the potential of the valley that would become Big Sky, but he faced an untimely death shortly before his resort opened. Everett Kircher, founder of Boyne Resorts and one of the best skiers of all time, purchased Big Sky Resort in 1976. “I had a romance with [the area’s] Lone Mountain after skiing it for the first time. It’s the finest

Night-skiing is a popular activity at Big Sky Resort; Stephen Kircher with his family in Big Sky (inset). Opposite page, from above: Mountain biker in Montana; rendering of the Eglise gondola and restaurant at Yellowstone Club; cover of Assou-

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AndBeyond Punakha River Lodge, Bhutan 619.598.1199 • andbeyond.com Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and located deep in the lush green Punakha Valley on the banks of the Mo Chhu River, andBeyond Punakha River Lodge is the group’s first lodge in Asia. Built in the traditional Bhutanese architectural style, the lodge complements the surrounding terrain, comprised of paddy fields and dense forested hills. The property—which features six intimate luxury tents, one honeymoon villa, and a family villa—offers an array of activities, including rafting, kayaking, fishing, and hiking. Couples looking to relax can indulge in a number of treatments in the spa located in the orange orchard,

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lounge poolside, take a Bhutanese cooking class on site, or enjoy a private picnic with traditional cuisine.

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The St. Regis Bora Bora 689.406.07888 • marriott.com This 44-acre tropical paradise is surrounded by Bora Bora’s iconic turquoise waters, pristine beaches, and boasts views of Mount Otemanu. Accommodations range from one-bedroom villas with private pools to overwater villas with direct lagoon access—including the largest overwater villas in the South Pacific—all with butler service. Couples can enjoy the resort’s renowned spa, nestled on its own private island, dine at the unique overwater Lagoon restaurant, or visit the stunning Lagoonarium. Through December 31st, the resort is offering its new Bora Bora Land, Sea & Sky Adventure package, featuring a curation of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including an exploration of the area with

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local experts from scenic helicopter heights by air. Rates start at $13,000 for five nights.

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La Réserve Eden au Lac, Zurich +41 44 266 25 25 • lareserve-zurich.com Situated in a Bell Époque palace dating back to 1909 on Lake Zurich and within steps of the city’s top attractions, La Réserve Eden au Lac debuted in 2020 after an extensive renovation by Philippe Starck. Most couples can enjoy lake views from private balconies off the elegant guest rooms, and all are welcome to take in music in the lobby where a DJ spins tunes daily during cocktail hour. A glass elevator awaits to whisk guests up to the renowned rooftop restaurant, La Muña, while a Motoscafo boat stands at the ready for trips across the lake.

Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf, St. Barths +33(0)1 73 600 111 • hotelsbarriere.com Hôtel Barrière Le Carl Gustaf St. Barth is located on a hill overlooking Gustavia and features 21 luxurious rooms, suites with private plunge pools, and can spend the day at Spa Diane Barrière in a Zen-inspired setting, or savor a selection of the best meats of the world at the newly opened Beefbar restaurant that overlooks the Caribbean Sea. Electric bikes are available to explore the beautiful island and nearby shops, and the hotel’s beach club, Shellona, is located just a short walk away. For couples seeking peace and privacy, the hotel’s Be Romantic Package is the perfect way to honeymoon. H Ô TE L B A R R I È R E L E C A R L G U S T A F

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The offer, which starts at $1,883, includes romantic welcome amenities, a couples massage, three-course meal, and private roundtrip airport transfers.

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Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, Dominican Republic 855.559.0806 • casadecampo.com.do Casa de Campo’s gated 7,000-acre compound in La Romana truly offers something for every type of traveler. Start the day with an outstanding breakfast buffet at Lago, then explore all that the resort has to offer in

center, and the replica 16th-century village Altos de Chavón. Those looking to relax will also find white sand beaches, swimming pools, and the new 18,000 square-foot Spa & Wellness Center, featuring indoor and outdoor facilities. And you certainly will not run out of dining options. The wide range of gourmet stops for lunch and dinner within the complex includes the romantic candlelit Italian restaurant La Piazzetta; Minitas Beach Club restaurant overlooking the Caribbean Sea; the Mexican Chilango Taqueria; La Casita on the Marina, among others. There’s never a dull moment when visiting Casa de Campo—this sprawling resort will keep you busy every second of your cherished honeymoon. 00 QUEST

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Hotel Wailea, Hawaii 808.874.0500 • hotelwailea.com The first and only Relais & Châteaux property in Hawaii, Hotel Wailea in Maui offers travelers the ultimate island luxury. The adults-only property features 72 oversized suites, a pool with residential style cabanas and an apothecary pool bar, and unique culinary venues, including a Treehouse restaurant suspended among the canopies in the mango and avocado orchard for private dining. A new romance package perfect for honeymooners, the Land, Sea, Air Experience, starts at $14,500 per couple and includes five nights in a Celebration Suite and curated adventures to explore the best of Maui.

Monastero Santa Rosa Hotel & Spa, Amalfi Coast +39 0898321199 • monasterosantarosa.com Converted from a 17th century monastery, this 20-bedroom boutique hotel is suspended over a cliff edge in the fishing village of Conca dei Marini in Italy. The property is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant Il Refettorio, world renowned spa, outdoor gym, magical landscaped gardens, 12th century chapel, and infinity

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pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania Located deep in the heart of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserve, Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti is situated on a series of elevated platforms and walkways next to an animal watering hole, where guests might spot a family of elephants stop for a drink. Besides catching a glimpse of animals—including lions, leopards, rhinoceros, and buffalo—freely roaming through the untamed landscape, guests can experience a game drive or hotair balloon safari. Romantic activities for honeymooners include the Kuamka Couples Massage, Sunset Kopje Nature Walk and Meditation, and a private Pool Island dinner.

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Maybourne Riviera, France +33 (0)4 93 37 50 00 • maybourneriviera.com Situated on a peninsula high above the picturesque French town of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, The Maybourne Riviera offers dramatic panoramic views of the coastline that take in Cap-Martin and Italy to the west and Monte Carlo to the east. The property—which offers contemporary guest rooms, suites, and studios—is home to an infinity pool with views of the glistening Mediterranean sea, four restaurants (including the Michelin-starred Ceto), and two bars. There’s also a Patisserie Collection available upon request, featuring homemade sweets baked with local ingredients by the hotel’s talented chefs—a perfect way to celebrate the

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Nayara Tented Camp, Costa Rica 844.865.2002 • nayaratentedcamp.com Inspired by luxury safari lodges in Africa and Asia, Nayara Tented Camp is Central America’s first luxury tented concept. Perched hillside, accommodations include canvas tents with safari-style interiors, private plunge pools, and volcano views. On property, couples can enjoy the Mediterranean restaurant, craft cocktail bar, pool, and treatments at the new Sukha Spa, or take a dip in one of the seven hot spring pools all fed by mineral water warmed from the nearby volcano and looking out to lush jungle scenery. Guests can also book guided tours of the hanging bridges, a nighttime frog watching expedition, white water rafting, lava field walks, or venture to local farmers markets.

Nobu Santorini, Greece +30 694 6222 772 • santorini.nobuhotels.com Situated on Santorini’s northeast coast, this boutique hotel houses a signature Nobu restaurant, fitness facility, dual-level infinity pool, five luxurious pool villas, and offers panoramic views of both the Caldera and Aegean Sea from its clifftop location in Imerovigli. For couples looking to explore the surrounding area, the

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The Colony Palm Beach 561.655.5430 • thecolonypalmbeach.com Ideally situated steps from both Worth Avenue and the beach, the pinkhued Colony Hotel attracts visitors to the island with its welcoming staff and vibrant colors that define the hotel’s playful and energetic vibe. The lobby, coined The Living Room, evokes a homey feel, with breathtaking bespoke wallpaper designed by de Gournay. Couples staying at the hotel can enjoy paradise by the pool, dinner at Swifty’s (one of the hottest reservations on the island), complimentary beach cruisers, and the best shopping and restaurants just around the corner. The hotel has a number of exciting new activations for the season, including spa services from clean beauty brand Naturopathica, weekly classes by celebrity fitness program Tracy Anderson Method, and pop-up shops from Asprey and Dolce & Gabbana. The Colony also just debuted its new 1,624-square-foot Chairish Villa designed in collaboration with Chairish, which locally sourced almost all furnishings from the company’s vintage dealers within five

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Villa d’Este, Lake Como +39 031 3481 • villadeste.com Perched beside one of the Italy’s most enchanting lakes, Villa d’Este originally served as a residence of the aristocracy before opening as a five-star hotel in 1873. Nestled within a splendid 10-hectare private park, the accommodation options include rooms and suites situated in two distinct structures: the Cardinal Building and the Queen’s Pavilion. Many can take in views of boats returning to shore from their own private terrace. Those seeking seclusion can opt to book one of the property’s 19th-century villas. Couples can enjoy the Sporting Club with a spectacular pool that hovers over the lake, tennis and squash courts, fitness center, and an 18-hole golf course surrounded

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Ocean House, Rhode Island 855.678.0364 • oceanhouseri.com

The last of the grand Victorian-era hotels in Watch Hill, Ocean House is a step back in time to an era of refined elegance, paying homage to New England’s golden age. Perched high on the bluffs with its iconic yellow facade overlooking the Atlantic, the hotel has maintained the character and charm of its storied past but has been completely updated with modern amenities. Accommodations range from guest rooms to suites, and the property features restaurants that serve local cuisine, and the five-star Oh! Spa. The private beach, where guests can enjoy paddle boarding, fishing, and sunset lobster boils, makes Ocean House ideal for summer getaways.

Gstaad Palace, Switzerland +41 33 748 50 00 • palace.ch/en A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Gstaad Palace evokes a fairytale castle in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps. Gstaad Palace opened its doors in 1913 as the town’s first luxury hotel and has been the focal point since. Accommodations include 90 guest rooms and suites decorated with alpine chic furnishings. Couples can choose from a number of bars and restaurants, including La Fromagerie for fondue, or a treatment at the renowned spa after a day on the C O U R TE S Y O F O C E A N H O U S E ; G S T A A D PA L A C E

slopes. In the warmer months, an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts are available. There’s also the GreenGo club, where partygoers dance under pulsing lights to beats by Resident DJ Jim Leblanc.

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Park Hyatt Tokyo, Japan 800.233.1234 • hyatt.com Park Hyatt Tokyo, the brand’s Japanese flagship, has remained one of the most stylish reservations in the bustling capital since opening its doors in 1994. The skyscraper hotel occupies the top 14 floors of a 52-story high rise in the hip Shinjuku neighborhood. It’s home to a world-renowned spa, swimming pool with views of Mount Fuji, and the New York Grill, its iconic restaurant with 360-degree views off the 52nd floor.

The Charlotte Inn, Martha’s Vineyard 508.627.4751 • thecharlotteinn.com For couples who want to stay close by, The Charlotte Inn offers old-world ambiance, where tranquility and gracious hospitality meet Edwardian elegance. Tucked away on quiet South Summer Street in Edgartown village, the inn is exquisitely decorated with fine art, English antiques, luxurious linens, and fresh flowers – a romantic reflection of a bygone era. Accommodations include 17 guest rooms and two spacious suites with working fireplaces. Honeymooners can relax in the sophisticated sitting rooms and private gardens, reminiscent of an English manor house, or enjoy French

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Ritz Paris +33 1 43 16 30 30 • ritzparis.com The City of Lights is always an ideal destination for a honeymoon, and there’s no better place to stay than this iconic hotel overlooking the Place Vendôme. One of the most luxurious hotels in the world, Ritz Paris was founded in 1898 by Swiss hotelier César Ritz. The hotel has historically been a favorite among royalty and celebrities. Coco Chanel, who lived there for 34 years, has a suite named after her, while Ernest Hemingway was the inspiration behind the hotel’s popular Bar Hemingway. Since its inception, Ritz Paris has undergone several upgrades, including a four-year, multi-million-dollar renovation completed in 2016. The hotel offers several culinary destinations,

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ON DECEMBER 30TH, Aspen Art Museum hosted its annual winter benefit for more than 300 guests to round out the year. The event, themed “Western Chic and Frosted Peaks,” took place on the Rooftop Café and featured viewings of the newest art exhibitions, a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, music by DJ The Dare, and a surprise appearance from the Snow Lodge’s DJ Pete Tong. The evening raised funds for the museum’s ongoing educational initiatives.

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TANYA TAYLOR’S SHOPPING EVENT IN PALM BEACH TO RAISE FUNDS for Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, designer Tanya Taylor, along with Bettina Anderson, Kate Spencer, Kayla Collins, and Grace Walker, hosted a two-day pop-up at The Colony Hotel’s Solarium. Guests shopped the Resort Collection and enjoyed brunch bites, mimosas, and rosé. Two adoptable puppies were on site, and 10% of proceeds benefited the charity.

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HOSTED BY honorary chairmen Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen, the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation held its “Victory in Versailles” gala, presented by Lugano Diamonds, for more than 600 guests at Five Ring Farms. In addition to performances from Scialfa and Springsteen, the event featured live entertainment from The Legends of the Voice, presented by HUB Private Client, as well as an auction and seated dinner. The evening raised more than $2 million to support the U.S. equestrian teams that are headed to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. ◆

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Mick and Bianca Jagger at the St. Tropez Town Hall on their wedding day, May 13, 1971.

ROCK & ROLL WEDDING SIR MICHAEL PHILIP JAGGER, better known as “Mick,” met Bianca Pérez-Mora Macias at a party after a Rolling Stones concert in France in the fall of 1970. She was one of the most exotically beautiful women Jagger had ever set his eyes on: sleek, striking, dangerous-looking. She projected a faint air of disdain to match his own. Bianca and Mick were an immediate match. It wasn’t long before the two were engaged and a four-months pregnant Bianca (with their first daughter, Jade) and Mick were tying the knot in a Roman Catholic ceremony at St. Anne’s Church in St. Tropez. Their wedding did not go off without a hitch. The couple was late to the civil ceremony upon news that a hundred photographers had crammed into the wedding chamber of the local town hall, where the mayor was waiting to perform the nuptials. Fifty minutes late, amid protests that he didn’t want to be married in a “fish bowl,” surrounded by flashing lightbulbs and throngs of photographers from every corner of the globe, Mick arrived with his bride and proceeded through a brief civil ceremony at the mayor’s office. During the ceremony, a selection of tunes from Love Story was played on a harmonium that had been requested by Bianca. Bianca wore Yves Saint Laurent, which became her trademark brand for years to come. —Elizabeth Meigher 128 QUEST

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