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3085 Munroe Drive, Miami $50,000,000 | Web# A10152619 Pablo Alfaro 305.613.1186

Mint Prewar 4 Rm, 1.5 Bath off 5th Ave on E 64th

5 Room Perfection on East 79th & Madison

Carnegie Hill Mint Condition Prewar 3BR

Top floor of elevator brownstone co-op. 2 wood-burning fireplaces, French doors & balcony. $1.495M. Web 15608975.

Sherlock Hackley 212.452.4368/Lib Goss 212.570.2717

Mint, sunny high floor 2BR, 2 marble bath w FDR. Near the park.

EIK, huge closets, crown moldings. Full service co-op w gym, garage. $2.575M. Web 15466967. Phyllis Mack 917.940.1942

Sprawling pristine 6 rm, 3BR, 2.5 bth, gracious LR & FDR w French drs. MBR w spa bth; huge chef's EIK; W/D. FS co-op. $2.695M. Web 15632246. Eleanor Frommer 347.610.2042

West Village Full Floor 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath

One-of-a-kind Park Avenue Prewar

Sophisticated Tribeca 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath

Oversized windows, treetop views. Open kitchen, elevated LR. Central AC, W/D. Boutique co-op. $4.6M. Web 15596676. Mary Ellen Cashman 917.710.2655

26' living room & 32' home gym. Eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. Full service co-op. $4.2M. Web 15453814.

Jill Bernard 212.585.4543/Cindy Kurtin 212.452.4406

Historic views w 11 oversized winds. Renov custom kit & bths, auto blinds, sound/audio, Creston sys. $3.149M. Web 15554712. Susan Wires 917.880.9698/Amy Bergman Bonomi 917.833.7659

Rare Cobble Hill 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Duplex Condo

Elegant 2 Bedroom: Townhouse Perfection

Designer 7 on West 104th

Lofty double-height living room with wall of glass to 300 square foot landscaped patio. CAC, W/D. $2.2M. Low $254 maint. Web 15616074. Brooke Joslyn 718.208.1906

East 50th Street, move-in ready triplex. $1.695M Web 15632412. Iris Klatsky 212.452.4407/ Laurie Stolowitz 212.434.7094

High floor, 17 windows, LR/DR, chef’s eat-in kitchen, 3BRs, office/laundry rm. Full service co-op. $3M. Web 15419757.

Valerie Artzt 212.585.4525/Lori Huler 212.585.4536

The Right Broker Makes All the Difference.

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90+ windows. 2,400 exterior square feet. Full service condo. $29.5M. Web 14893439. Michael Chapman 646.613.2613

12 Room Penthouse on The Hudson. New Price.

Wrap terr w pool. Water vus. 1 Riverside Park, white glv condo.

Complete offering terms in offering plan avail fr sponsor #CD130089. $17.75M. Web 15168505. Alexa Lambert 917.403.8819

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720 Park Avenue 14 Room Duplex

12 East 96th Street - Ogden Codman Mansion

Sought after co-op. 4 reception rooms, 4 fireplaces, 6 en suite bedrooms, terrace. Restored, original moldings. $22.5M. Web 14537108. Kirk Henckels 212.452.4402

Elevator 7 story, appx 13,200+ square feet above grade + 4,200 square feet below grade + air rights. Opportunity as townhouse, condos, medical offices, school. $19.5M. Web 15566771. Linda Basilice-Hoerrner 516.428.0091

The Right Broker Makes All the Difference.

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ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY THE DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. Obtain the property report required by federal law and read it before signing anything. No federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. This offering is made only by the Prospectus for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the Prospectus for an offer to sell, or solicitation of offers to buy, the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. We are pledged to the letter and the spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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Christina (Christy) F. Porter, 516.759.4800 ext.142, c.516.835.5512 Dawn Barnard, 516.759.4800, c.516.622.2384

Magnificent, 6,284 sq. ft. smart home. Spectacular 1 acre backs golf course. Open concept floor plan with 5 bedrooms, 5.55 baths and 3-car garage. SD #1.

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This historic, elegant Craftsman home was designed and built by renowned Gustav Stickley. Beautifully updated while retaining its original charm and details.

In-ground saltwater pool. SD #26. MLS# 2884720. $2,800,000.

Maja Rajani, 516.883.2900 ext.180, c.516.521.6931 Elena Grigorenko, 516.883.2900 ext.202, c.213.663.9445

Luxurious 6,875 sq. ft. all-brick smart home on spectacular 1.2 acres backing golf course. 5 bedrooms, 5.55 baths and 4-car garage. SD #1. MLS# 2857132. $3,725,000.

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Debra Petkanas, 516.674.2000 ext.140, c.516.359.3204

Newly listed. This magnificent brick Colonial was built with the finest materials and craftsmanship with walnut floors, marble counters, 3 fireplaces and lowerlevel theater. In quiet, secluded location, yet short drive to freeways. Superb Locust Valley Schools. SD #3. $4,958,888.

Suzi Chase, 516.759.4800 ext.107, c.516.606.5151

Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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CONTENTS The R eal e sTaTe Issue 102

THE VISIONARY JAY PHILIP PARKER

The CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Florida

Brokerage reveals his big plans for the real estate industry, which include long-term client relationships and creating a support system for agents. by lIly hoagland

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FASHIONABLE LIVING IN MIAMI

Miami’s latest trend: Fashion and interior

designers partner up with developers and architects to create new living spaces that highlight the city’s bold energy.

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A SPORT CULTURE LIKE NO OTHER

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alex TRaveRs

A conversation with curator and filmmaker

Gaspar González about the sports organic to Miami.

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A NATURAL BEAUTY REBORN

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alex TRaveRs

Michael Bruno sets his sights on reviving the gateway

to the Hudson Valley, Tuxedo Park. by lIly hoagland

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ADVICE FROM QUEST’S BEST BROKERS

We interview our experts about the state of

the market and how to prepare for investments in 2017. by elIzabeTh QuInn bRown

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THE NEXT “IT” TOWNS

Quest invites its readers to discuss the hottest

enclaves for purchasing homes: Coral Gables, Florida; Jamestown, Rhode Island; and Roxbury, Connecticut.

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MIAMI SHOPPING MECCAS

elIzabeTh QuInn bRown

Scouting the hottest shops in South Beach—from the

sweets at Dylan’s Candy Bar to the stripes at Ralph Lauren.

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THE CLINTON LEGACY

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FRESH FINDS

From silver swans to studded suede booties. by danIel CaPPello and elIzabeTh meIgheR

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AT THE VEAU

The importance of knowing oneself—and one’s budget—when collecting works of art.

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CANTEENS

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REAL ESTATE

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JEWELRY

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EVENTS

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RETAIL

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OPEN HOUSE

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SOCIAL CALENDAR

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YOUNG & THE GUESTLIST

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SNAPSHOT

Another month on the circuit with our trusted guide. by davId PaTRICk ColumbIa

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Spiro Agnew, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford at the 1972 Republican Convention.

Bill and Hillary’s impact on American politics.

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Elevated views and cuisine at 1 Hotel’s latest rooftop restaurant, Watr.

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12 E. 88th Street, a pre-war gem designed by New York’s preeminent architect, Rosario Candela.

Carlo Traglio, President of Vhernier, hosts Quest at the Italian brand’s store on Madison Avenue.

The Silver Hill Hospital Giving Hope Gala brings together the glitterati for a good cause this month.

Veronica Beard debuts its first-ever boutique on Madison Avenue—and fashion’s not the only draw..

A tour (with EWM Realty International) of a $7.35 million estate in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.

Jimmy Torano takes the trophy at this year’s Rolex Central Park Horse Show.

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The most anticipated galas and gatherings in New York and South Florida this fall.

The Amal Foundation’s Souq, among other events.

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The Surf Club, Miami’s treasured hideaway, is reopened by Four Seasons. by danIel CaPPello

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EDITOR’S LETTER

This page, clockwise from right: Art Basel brings the wonderful and the weird to Miami each year; piece by artist Tracey Emin; a carefree celebration on the Miami beaches of yesteryear; the city’s glamorous skyline.

IN THE GODFATHER Part II, Hyman Roth, laying on his couch in his lavish Miami home, nearing the end of his days (in both life and freedom) tells Michael Corleone, “If only I could live to see it, to be there with you. What I wouldn’t give for 20 more years!”

Well, if he had stuck around until today, what he would’ve lived to see is the booming real estate market in his own city.

From Wynwood to downtown Miami—and naturally including the perennial favorite Miami Beach—real estate in Miami is looking the same as the usual weather forecast: very sunny.

As you can imagine, it is no hardship to travel down to this cloudless coastal city to report on what is hip, happening, and new—or new again, in the case of the Surf Club, which is opening its doors after the Four Seasons gave it a newly glamorous renovation.

For the Real Estate Issue, we naturally need to talk to those who know best, and rounded up great brokers with real insider knowledge and had them give us the scoop on this caliente market.

We also take a look at the big trend of fashion designers collaborating with development companies to create unique properties like the Fendi Château Residences, Residences by Armani/Casa, Elysee Miami, and Missoni Baia. Then it’s over to grab a bite at the supremely fashionable restaurant Watr, where the view is almost as good as the Dragon Roll.

We finally (somehow) make time to do a bit of shopping—you can never have too many floppy hats and oversized sunglasses 26 QUEST

when you’re down there—and unpack all our goodies with you so that you know the stores to hit up when not lounging and sipping something cold out of a coconut. Who doesn’t need something bright and Pucci in this city?

While it may finally be fall weather in New York, there’s one a little over a thousand miles to the south beckoning with a bright smile and a warm hola!

Lily Hoagland

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A

David Patrick Columbia

NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY AUTUMN IN New York. It

was fair weather on the last day of Summer 2016, a summer we’ll all remember for the intense heat. In the following weeks, New Yorkers donned their light coats and sweaters.

And, for a week mid-month, it was Indian summer.

“UN General Assembly”

week here in New York kicked off the busy autumn season. That week is very inconvenient for New Yorkers or anybody else not involved with the United Nations. All over town, there were cavalcades of official cars usually recognizable as big, black S.U.V.s with blackened windows traveling

in threes, fours, and fives—often along with a NYPD escort.

The police force was working overtime protecting these people from any incursion (or whatever). Lanes were closed off for “official” vehicles and, sometimes, whole blocks were closed so that these boys and girls from all over the world

could move around without a problem—or trouble.

A friend of mine, who lives near Central Park in the East 60s, sent me the following one afternoon: “I have been more than irritated this week at all the UN Cadillac Escalades and huge black cars with diplo licenses. Today,

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one almost ran over me when I had the light and he went through a red light. They are partying and living it up these two weeks on our taxpayer’s money while thousands of children and people are being slaughtered in Syria.” This, the unofficial sentiment.

However, when everything is beautiful... One night, I was a guest of Bonnie Strauss at the New York City Ballet’s 2016 Fall Gala. This year’s marked the fifth anniversary of the world of fashion working directly with the world of ballet. This was the brainchild of one of NYCB’s most famous balletomanes, Sarah Jessica Parker.

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This year’s program featured four world premiere ballets, each with costumes by distinguished designers. Principal dancer Lauren Lovette was paired with designer Narciso Rodriguez; resident choreographer Justin Peck partnered with Dries van Noten; corps de ballet member Peter Walker collaborated with Jason Wu; and acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa was paired with Rosie Assoulin. The program concluded with an excerpt of Bal de Couture,” which was choreographed by Peter Martins for the first of these galas in 2012 featuring costumes by Valentino.

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It was a very glamorous black-tie affair. The women give it that glamour. The gala chairs were Ricki Lander, Noriko “Daisy Lin” Maeda, and Sarah Jessica Parker.

There was also a huge honorary committee, which included Matthew Broderick, Hugh Dancy and Clare Danes, Jenna Lyons, Julianna Margulies (who looked like a movie star) and Keith Lieberthal, and Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld as well as a host of famous fashion designers. The benefactors’ list was vast with prominent New Yorkers, famous and not. At the beginning of the dinner, it was announced that they’d raised a record-breaking $2.5

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million from the night’s show.

Unfortunately, I don’t have the language to describe the great pleasure of watching the ballets. Although I am no balletomane, I’ve come to love the ballet over the years of having the opportunity to attend. The work of the dancers, the musicians, the choreographers, and the costume and set designers—not to mention the music of the great composers—makes a show that carries you out of the day-to-day reality and into the realms of your imagination.

The premieres were: “For Clara” (with music by Robert Schumann, choreography by Lauren Lovette, and costumes

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by Narciso Rodriguez); “The Dreamers” (with music by Bohuslav Martinu, choreography

by Justin Peck, and costumes

by Dries van Noten); “ten in seven” (with music by Thomas Kikta, choreography by Peter Walker, and costumes

by Jason Wu); and “Unframed” (with music by Luigi Boccherini, Edward Elgar, Peteris Vasks, and Antonio Vivaldi). The finale, “Bal de Couture,” featured music by Pyotr Tchaikovsky and, as mentioned, choreography by Peter Martins and costumes

by Valentino. And all designers supervised by Marc Happel. Bravo to all!

On the first day of autumn in New York, it was sunny and

warm with humidity threatening but never quite a success.

Shirley Lord hosted a luncheon at her apartment for Amy Astley, the new editor-in-chief of Architectural Digest. Amy, who was the creator of Teen Vogue, started out at Condé Nast as an assistant to Nancy Novogrod when Nancy was editor-in-chief of House & Garden. From there, Amy moved to Vogue as assistant to our hostess, who was the then beauty editor. Amy succeeded Shirley in that role when Shirley joined Sam Waksal’s ill-fated iBeauty.com. Shortly thereafter, Anna Wintour tapped her to launch Teen Vogue. She still doesn’t look like she’s old enough to have been at House

& Garden as a young adult.

However, I learned in conversation that she has a son and a daughter who are college age.

Emilia Fanjul joined us to say, “Hello” to the guest of honor and the two women immediately got into talking about how difficult it is for young people to get into a good school these days. (Emilia has a granddaughter who loves Teen Vogue and is now looking at colleges.) Evidently, private school kids don’t have the kind of priority they used to have with the Ivy League because the colleges are reaching out to special students from public schools. I know nothing about this, but Astley and Fanjul are very knowl-

edgeable from experience.

Amy is a girl from Michigan who went to university there and came to New York and got a job as an assistant (maybe even as an intern), working for Nancy. She loved the job and said it was really just all pleasure and not hard work.

Then, after House & Garden closed (and Condé Nast was finally able to acquire it) they did not need the magazine. A lot of people still miss it. Amy is still that girl from the Midwest: she’s sure of her abilities, certainly, but not apparently impressed enough to forget where she came from.

Shirley Lord is an excellent hostess—one of the best, no doubt, in New York.

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A She always boasts a variety of people, personalities, and interests. At this lunch, it was 13 women and me. I did like the situation because the girls at my end of the table were all smart and friendly and talking about “now.” On my left was Emilia Fanjul Pfeifler, who has a very successful pop-up store business on East 75th Street (between Madison and Park). It is open four days a week and, every week, the merchandise is different. Next to Emilia was Susan FalesHill, who always has interesting writing projects (as in books) and is now researching her next. On the other side of me was Mary Boies, who is a lawyer married to another lawyer: David Boies.

Shirley told me Mary is a triathlon star. Mary didn’t tell me that. We talked about her life and her family: fascinating, All-American stuff. Next to

her was Holly Peterson, the novelist/writer—again, a person with many creative irons in the fire of life. And next to Holly was Kathleen Lacey, P.R. executive of the first order in the area of business. At the other end of the table was our hostess and Emilia Fanjul.

And next to them: Nancy Novograd, Lauren Santo Domingo, Patricia Lansing, Lauren DuPont, Carol Saper, Catie Marron, and Annette de la Renta.

I didn’t feel “out of place,” although, being the only male in sea of smart, active and attractive, sophisticated women can be awesome but, yes, slightly intimidating if you’re not feeling up to par. I felt like a kid again around all these smart girls. I don’t think I showed it, which was my goal.

But it was there.

Shirley always has great food. Her menu was prepared

by Francois-Xavier Tritsch, an executive chef. It was light but it was great. The hors d’oeuvres (which I was too late for) were blinis with caviar and spring rolls. At the table, the appetizer was filet of sole with fondue of leeks and ginger sauce. I don’t know what that sounds like and I didn’t know at the time exactly what I was eating, but it was fantastic. The main course was a real ladies’ lunch course: cheese soufflé with spring salad. I had seconds. Then came (very small portions, these) the dessert: lemon tart with meringue and lemon sorbet.

On a Tuesday at noontime, I went to a special luncheon at the Frick Collection given by the board of trustees to introduce its Acquisitions Fund— which was established to help the museum continue to purchase objects that enhance and complement its holdings for

the enjoyment of the public.

I have been to the Frick many times. The first times were when I was a young man here in New York and discovered this treasure trove of art on Fifth Avenue and 70th Street in what was once a man’s home. (It is known that Henry Clay Frick built it for his collection with the idea that it would one day be a museum for the public’s eye.)

When I first visited in the mid-1960s, the Frick was well known among art collectors and museum people but, in many other ways, it was still a secret to the general public.

In those years, you could visit on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and feel like you had the whole museum to yourself, so sparse was the attendance.

This was generally true of even the Met during those years.

Its great transition to massive public attention began

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when Tom Hoving became the Met’s director. As he did for Central Park, he did for the Met: he greatly increased public interest and attention.

Hoving had a nose for the future and the Frick became part of that future of greater public interest.

On entering the collection, I was surprised to see so many people visiting the rooms that, at first, I thought they were all there for the luncheon. As many times as I’ve been there in the past two decades, it’s almost always been for parties and special exhibition previews. On this particular Tuesday afternoon, the crowd I was seeing was visitors who 36 QUEST

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were there just to enjoy the extraordinary collection.

The Fricks moved into the completed house in 1913.

Frick died six years later in 1919. It opened to the public in 1935 under the guidance of his daughter, Helen Frick.

Although his collection was extensive at the time of his death, it was his intent that great works be added from time to time through purchase or donation.

The criterion for acquisitions had to match and resonate with his aesthetic preferences, reflecting the artists, schools, and subject matter to which he was drawn as a collector. Works acquired

by the institution must also match those already in the collection in quality. During the institution’s first decades, funds for acquisition by purchase were drawn from the endowment. Since the 1960s, more works have entered the collection through gift and donations made by Board members and others.

I am hardly a collector or a connoisseur. The great thing about art is that nothing is required but your eyes adjusting to the painter’s or sculptor’s or ceramicist’s work.

Unlike the larger museums, the Frick’s housing invites and welcomes the visitor to become part of the collector’s

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sensibility. There is time and space always available to enjoy the works of art as if they were your own treasures.

After the luncheon, guests were invited to visit the second floor, which was the most private part of the residence, decorated in 1913 by Elsie de Wolfe and now used by the museum staff. Much of the interiors remain, although everything has been done to accommodate the business of the museum.

I went up to have a brief look at some of the pieces that were shown during the lunch. Everything is stunning and beautiful and the artisanship is extraordinary. When

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A we were first shown different pieces at lunch, I found the bronze medals collection very compelling. I’m not sure why.

It began with the viewing of a gilt bronze medal of Josephine Lapagerie Bonaporte, which was created in 1804 (or thereabouts), when she became Napoleon Bonaparte’s Empress of France. She and the style of that era became real to me for the first time.

Whereas all of the items on display for guests to see were beautiful and wondrous, I wasn’t surprised to see the guests lingering and looking closely at the medals. They are a promised from the Stephen K. and Janie Woo Scher Collection.

Considered to be the world’s greatest medals collection in private hands—and rivaling and often surpassing those in American museums, such as the National Gallery of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art—the Scher Collection is noted for its comprehensiveness and outstanding quality.

An initial gift of about 450 medals will beautifully trace the development of the art of the medal from its inception in the 15th century through the 19th century.

A selection of the portrait medals will be featured in a major spring/summer exhibition opening in May 2017. The

show will be accompanied by public programming and an in-depth scholarly publication that catalogs the entirety of this important collection.

When you get the opportunity to view them, you’ll see what I mean. The Frick remains a haven, an oasis, and a refuge for all of us.

On a Thursday night, AFTD held its inaugural HOPE Rising Benefit at the Pierre Hotel. (AFTD stands for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.)

That week was “World FTD” week and this benefit was hosted by the Newhouse Family, who have two family members who have been afflicted by this brain disease:

Susan Newhouse, the late wife of Donald Newhouse, and Donald’s brother, Si Newhouse. The evening honored David Zazlav, who is C.E.O. of Discovery Communications (owner of the Discovery Channel), which is a Newhouse company.

Susan Newhouse died of the disease a year ago in August. I never really knew her but saw her and her husband often, as they were very active philanthropists. (She was longtime chairwoman of the Fresh Air Fund, among her interests.) They often attended openings and benefit galas that I covered.

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couple who were always gracious and friendly with everyone. And from the looks of it, they were a great team.

She was petite and unassumingly cheerful but never intrusive with people. Whenever I saw her, I just liked saying, “Hello” to her to get a breath of that sweetness.

There was nothing unreal about her despite her family’s position in the community. It was their warmth, not their name or their great philanthropies, that singled them in public. You could see they felt that way about each other.

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what a loss it would be. And I don’t even know the guy.

In the course of the evening, Donald briefly took the podium to present Zazlav with his award, which is the inaugural award for this charity: The Susan Newhouse and Si Newhouse Award for HOPE. Before the awarding, Donald told to us that, when he first started working in the family business as a young man, his boss was his uncle.

Whenever his uncle spoke to him in the office, he recounted that he would reply, “Yes, sir!” We were getting a picture of a strict, older man, speaking sternly to an underling.

In Donald’s early days in

the company, it was,”Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.” Then, one day, the uncle said to his nephew, “I met the woman you’re going to marry last night.” To which Donald replied, “Yes, sir.”

And so it was.

The Newhouses are remarkable to the outside eye for two things: they are pleasantly friendly people and they are a very close family. They are all often together; many of them.

They summer together on a large family estate/compound.

They often dine together early Sunday evening at Sette Mezzo. They work together, treating each other with a kind of deferential respect, like the story of Donald’s uncle. But

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The evidence of that was apparent on this night in the grand ballroom of the Pierre.

The evening was planned (chaired) by Kathy Newhouse Mele, daughter of Sue and Donald. Among the 400 guests, there were (no doubt) many family friends and business associates.

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at hand, because the subject of brain or neurological diseases—Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, A.L.S., dementia, and FTD (among others)—doesn’t have a cheerful aspect to it.

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the other brain diseases.

Paula Zahn was the emcee of the evening. She told us that she had just visited her mother, who is in her early 90s and a victim of Alzheimer’s. She related how she had come from a very close family and was very close to her mother. But there was nothing she could do for her mother but watch.

FTD, while not new, is just being put out there. The Lauder brothers, Leonard Lauder and Ronald Lauder, who founded the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, have donated

$5 million to AFTD with the same objective. Donald Newhouse matched that with another $5 million.

We were brought together for all the right reasons: to make us all aware of this condition and to raise the funds to assist and fund research to learn more and to find a cure.

After Zazlav’s acceptance speech, which graciously and sincerely acknowledged the Newhouse family, Kelli O’Hara performed a program of several songs from musicals

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and Lerner and Loewe. And that was the evening. We were out by 9 o’clock. There was a somber quality to our presence, but it was a beautiful evening also. It was the vibe.

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On a Wednesday night early last month, the Park Avenue Armory held its annual gala benefit at the armory.

The Armory itself was built between 1877 and 1881 for the seventh regiment. Just a few years earlier, in 1871, there were the New York and Harlem railroad tracks run-

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The reception rooms were designed by several famous leaders of the American Aesthetic Movement of the time, including: Stanford White, the Herter Brothers (Gustave Herter and Christian Herter), Louis Comfort Tiffany (who had enormous influence in the project), and Candace Wheeler. It was a beauty to behold at the time and, one hundred years later, it was still strong and stalwart treasure but basically neglected by changing times and interests.

Somewhere in the last three

decades, Ward Thompson and Elihu Rose decided to do something with this magnificent, historical New York building. I think that night’s gala was the 20th year. The Park Avenue Armory’s charter reads: “dedicated to supporting unconventional works in the visual and performing arts that need non-traditional spaces for their full realization, enabling artists to create, students to explore, and audiences to consume epic and adventurous presentations that cannot be mounted elsewhere in New York City.”

This was a fund-raising

dinner and they raised “over $2 million. They honored Michael Bloomberg and Rob Ashford, the award-winning director who, two years ago, directed the Armory’s production of Macbeth starring Kenneth Branagh. There was a special performance by Patti LuPone singing Stephen Sondheim and Jule Styne. After dessert, there was another performance by a group from Brooklyn called Sky-Pony.

But the star-turn performance was the event. It was conceived by Stefan Beckman and directed by Kevin Newbury, with costumes

and headdresses designed by Darrell Thorne.

Thorne was on the bill with LuPone and the Sky-Pony group. The entire drill hall was lit in a blue and gray hue (and special effects)—except for the events on the stage, when there were events on the stage.

So, you were in a show that you were not “of” but, nevertheless, physically connected to. Those of us who have attended before know that it is a show not to be missed because, if it’s at the Armory, it’s going to amaze.

Among the guests: Marina Abramovi, Bill and

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to take it all in. Michael McCarty, himself, was there, meeting and greeting. He was in from Los Angeles for the week. (The original Michael’s, which opened in 1979, is located in Santa Monica.) Michael was telling me that the Santa Monica restaurant had been closed for three weeks while they renovated the menu, noting the changing times and changing food choices. For those of you in the “neighb” or planning to be in it, the new menu can be viewed at michaelssantamonica.com.

Michael’s New York was busy but without that clatter-chatter buzz that we’re used to. In the front room,

there was Matt Rich with Ava Roosevelt and Jean Shafiroff.

And Susan Magrino was there with her sisters, Sarah Magrino and Allyn Magrino (who is her business partner), to celebrating Sarah’s birthday. Then, I saw Mickey Ateyeh with Barbara Cutler, lawyer and child advocate; Bisila Bokoko; Rick Kaplan with Kelly McGinnis; Cindy Lewis; Cathie Black; Lewis Korman; Chris Shipman; Eva Mohr; Keith Reinhard with Maureen Reide and Soledad O’Brian; Diane Clehane with Stefano Tonchi, editor-in-chief of W magazine; Robert Kramer; Michael Del Giudice of Millennium Credit Markets; Dylan Howard with

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Diane Dimond; Brendan Cahill; and Shaun Woodward.

I was lunching with Blair Sabol, who was in town on her semi-annual visit from Arizona (or ‘Zona as she calls it), and Gigi and Harry Benson.

Blair and Harry had worked together in the 1970s, when they were both on assignment for Vogue. Harry was shooting a number of female stars and Blair was interviewing them.

This was during the years of Grace Mirabella, and Blair recalled how you rarely saw stories of Hollywood stars (or characters) in the magazine the way you do today. It was more or less disregarded, fashion-wise. That said, Harry

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The talk turned to Warren Beatty and Blair recalled meeting his parents, who were a very nice kind of all-American folk. She said Warren’s father looked like Warren, today, and that they were very nice people. It turned out that, while the assignment had been completed, it was never run in the magazine.

That led to more conversations about Harry’s work, because so many of his photographs are now iconic. He recalled the time he was taking photos of Henry Kissinger, who was giving a speech on foreign policy. Someone in

the audience interrupted him to ask about how the world would have been different if someone had assassinated Nikita Kruschchev instead of John F. Kennedy. Without skipping a beat, the Richard Nixon adviser responded that the one thing he was sure of was that, if Krushchev had been assassinated, Aristotle Onassis would not have then married Mrs. Nikita Krushchev.

Harry’s great career began when he was a Fleet Street photographer sent to Paris to cover a concert by a new rock group called the Beatles. Harry, at that time, was traveling all over the world covering all kinds of personalities and

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A few minutes later, the same man came back and told them they were going to New York to be on The Ed Sullivan Show. Harry was invited to join them. He already had the previous commitment to South Africa when his editor told him: “You’re going to New York.” And so he did.

And so it was.

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some of his iconic shoots. The Beatles’ pillow fight occurred when John Lennon came into the room with a couple of pillows and started flinging them at the other three. Soon, it was on. The pillow fight, Harry recalled, went on for about a half hour and Harry was just lucky to be there to shoot it.

The photo where the Beatles met Cassius Clay (or, Mohammed Ali), Harry recalled, was the only time he ever photographed the champion.

He remembered the time he went sent to Buckingham Palace to photograph Queen Elizabeth II in her private study. He said that he wasn’t sure what to say to Her Majesty to make light conversation.

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The famous photo of Nancy and Ronald Reagan dancing was taken for Vanity Fair during the early days of Tina Brown’s editorship of the newly revived magazine. It had not been doing so well at that new point and Si Newhouse was planning to close it after this “last” issue—the one with the Reagans on the cover. However, that cover was so popular that the issue sold out and Newhouse decided to stay with it.

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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY MIAMI, AUGUST 1972. The Republican National Convention was underway.

Unaware that within months he would become President, House Minority Leader Gerald Ford stood looking at President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew as they stood on the convention stage in front of a roaring crowd. They had just been nominated by the delegates to run for a second term.

In 1973, Agnew was forced to resign amid a scandal of tax evasion and Ford was appointed Vice President.

In 1974, the Watergate scandal brought down the Nixon presidency, and Ford landed in the highest office in the land.

The completely unexpected and strange turn of events changed each of their lives and reshaped our political history. Yet that night in Miami—that was a celebration completely in the present tense—with no one there imagining what was to come. u This spread: Spiro Agnew, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford at the 1972 Republican Convention in Miami.

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TA K I

THE CLINTON LEGACY This page: Former President Bill Clinton and Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

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ALTHOUGH IT SEEMS incredible, I suppose it was inevitable: 16 years of the Clintons is now almost a certainty. Years that I fear should just about do away with 74 Q U E S T

the good old U.S. of A. Now, we all know how the first eight years of Clinton rule lowered the bar to an all-time level. The sleaze, the lies, the sale of the Lincoln

bedroom to anyone rich enough to pay for it, the close friendship with a convicted pedophile billionaire like Jeffrey Epstein—you name it, the Clintons did

TA K I it. I’ll touch upon that later, but what struck me the most about Bill Clinton’s two terms was his inability to act in a world that saw Uncle Sam become the only super power. When he did act, it was more of a photo opportunity and it always reeked of political opportunism.

He was a weak president, more of a hustler than a head of state, and Uncle Sam–haters around the world figured him out. Alas, he snowed the American people, but they did vote his party out of control of Congress for at least eight years. The Clintons bent over backwards to look natural though they were anything but. They were contrived, artificial, and highly scripted, poll-driven professional politicians with abysmally low personal character. An Air Force colonel, a woman, who now flies a friend’s personal jet, told me couple of years ago that one reason she quit the force was Hillary’s crankiness and demands on Air Force One. The blatant selling of pardons for crooks and drug dealers in return for contributions to a slush fund for their library should have been enough to disqualify Hillary from ever holding public office. Yet here she is about to hold the top spot in the land, and the media are singing hosannas in her wake.

But, like her husband, Hillary is totally unfit to be president. Her pathological selfishness, her cynicism, above all her relentless corruption, should have disqualified her long ago. But it has not.

William Safire called her a congenital liar, and in her e-mails that have recently surfaced, she almost admits that speaking with a forked tongue is not alien to her nature. One of the few times I have laughed out loud after something she said was when she accused Trump of somehow not playing fair because he accepted ten million dollars to start his business from his father. (Actually, I took that personally.) Would it have been better to extort millions from Saudi, Qatari, and Kuwaiti oil gangsters, or Wall Street types in return for political favors and access?

The reasons that depress me so of the Clinton hierarchy are not political.

What depresses me is their greed and sense of entitlement, and the fact that, because of that greed, a foreign power

like China was allowed unprecedented access and influence obtaining for itself technology and WTO membership. Their lack of a moral compass has influenced the country. By duping the people time and again, the Clintons have made lying acceptable. Their disregard of our most basic tenets—that no one is above the law—set an example that allowed the corporate excesses of the 1990s to flourish out of control. America is a different country because of them: a more cynical, crude nation, a place where the people support someone they neither like nor trust.

This is why I’m so sad about the Clinton age. They have degraded our political life, they have debased the truth, and have made the word “respect” redundant. When the people sense their leaders are lying to them, something within the soul of the nation dies. They become no different than those poor souls that slaved under the communist system for 70-odd years, cynical and unbelieving. Rulers, especially American

rulers, owe the people the truth. That’s what makes America different from the rest of the world. The Clintons have managed to obscure the truth, turn it into a PR exercise, make it look as if it’s a worthy end. That is the saddest part of all.

Hillary’s experience has been her number one selling point. But her years of experience have all been one bad decision after another. They are all too well-known for me to repeat them.

Her character has been one of constant deception and self dealing. Her cultural integrity is one of attacking the cultural structure that is the foundation and backbone of the U.S. and the western world. Her goal, like Obama’s, is to destroy western hegemony, although she would never admit it, but it serves her purpose. To be elected and re-elected.

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BY DA N I E L C A P P E L LO A N D E L I Z A B E T H M E I G H E R

ONCE AGAIN, our annual Real Estate Issue takes a focused look at the

rise of Miami, so we decided to do a little more shopping with theSunshine State in mind. A lot of this season’s offerings would be at home either up north or down south, so we kept an eye on things that could transition from the plane in either direction.

And, speaking of home, we couldn’t resist some snazzy new decorative pieces that we stumbled upon along the way.

Try this on for size: the Affinity Oval and Diamond Element ring in 18-kt. rose gold by Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry. $940 at ivankatrumpfinejewelry.com.

It’s time to get up close and personal with Pomellato’s Nudo necklace in 18-kt. rose gold and brown diamonds. $6,100. Pomellato: 741 Madison Ave., 212.879.2118.

Keep things swinging in J.McLaughlin’s silk Swing dress in mini leaf paisley. $275 at jmclaughlin.com.

Aerin Lauder offers the perfect accessory that’s airy and light: the AERIN Centrino printed fringed scarf in modal and silk. $345 at aerin.com.

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Crave coffee cake? Be warned: Nene’s Treats crumb cakes, which come straight

Stay on time and spruce up

from Charleston, South

your office space with Wempe

Carolina, are truly addictive.

Glashütte I/SA’s Chronometerwerke

$21.99 for original,

Precision Pendulum Clock 5/6

$22.99 for other flavors

PPU. $17,040 at Wempe Jewelers,

at Butterfield Market,

700 Fifth Ave., 212.397.9000.

1114 Lexington Ave., or nenestreats.com.

This set of large sterling silver swans is handmade of hallmarked silver in Sheffield, England, with fine workmanship that can be seen in the meticulous detailing of every single feather. $5,175 at scullyandscully.com.

These gold-trimmed agate coasters are a natural beauty, crafted from Brazilian agate and polished to reveal their natural circles and patterns. $125 per set of 4 at shophdb.com.

This 21st-century silver Moroccan console table with straight legs and a single center drawer measures 31.5-inches high and will elevate any room to new heights. $3,200. Linda Horn: 1327 Madison Ave. or lindahorn.com.

We’re keeping an eye on designer Marisa Witkin, especially her ribbed cashmere dress with removable turtleYou’ll be clinging all season long to Stuart Weitzman’s Clinger boots in nero stretch velvet. $725.

Stuart Weitzman: 675 Fifth Ave., 212.759.1570.

neck ($750) and satin pencil skirt ($550), both at marisawitkin.com.

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Hunter’s Original Rubberized Leather Backpack has a neat,

Nothing shields your eyes in style quite like

modern compact

a pair of Alexander McQueen sunglasses,

body with moustache

like this pair in tortoise, for $375

detail at the front,

at alexandermcqueen.com.

referencing the brand’s iconic Original Tall Rain boot. $395 at us.hunterboots.com.

Talk about wrist candy: David Yurman’s Maritime Leather Woven Shackle bracelet in black. $500. David Yurman: 712 Madison Ave. or davidyurman.com.

Ralph Lauren has you covered for fall: green wool top coat ($7,995), dark charcoal cashmere sweater ($1,995), and dark gray wool trouser ($595), all available at select Ralph Lauren stores.

When making holiday vacation plans, rely on National for superior rental car service. For more information and to reserve, visit nationalcar.com.

Escape from the everyday with Rolex’s 44-mm. stainless steel Deepsea timepiece featuring a rotatable bezel with black Cerachrom insert and helium escape valve The Fine Tweed Sb3 Sports Jacket by James Purdey & Sons has an exemplary finish, with checks aligning precisely, in the best tailoring tradition. To order, visit purdey.com.

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with D-Blue dial on an Oyster bracelet. $12,350.

Visit rolex.com for retailers.

Pick up and go with the C de Cartier mini bag in morganitecolored taurillon leather with palladium finish. $1,620 at Cartier boutiques. For more, visit cartier.com or call 800.CARTIER.

The Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy is selling this limited-edition silk scarf with artist Alexis Rockman’s watercolor Meadow, the proceeds of which will help restore the Conservatory Garden. $250 at centralparknyc.org/wcscarf.

The only AAA Five Diamond–awarded property of the luxury Dominican Republic hotels, Tortuga Bay Puntacana Resort & Club (puntacana.com) offers responsible luxury, impeccable service, and villas designed by Oscar de la Renta.

It’s opal all the way with de Grisogono’s 8-opal ring set in pink gold and titanium, featuring 50 white diamonds. $15,200. de Grisogono: 824 Madison Ave., 212.439.4220.

Rethink your winter wardrobe with Otaboo, Christian Louboutin’s Chelsea boot in camel emir suede and hand-placed leopard-print mini spikepatterned toe. $1,295 at us.christianlouboutin.com.

Go with the flow in Monique Lhuillier’s gold tulle and chiffon tiered dress with flowy skirt and off-the-shoulder sleeves. $6,495 at moniquelhuillier.com.

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REFLECTIONS ON COLLECTING NOT ONLY is Le Veau d’Or an ideal restaurant in which to conduct a civilized conversation with others, it is also one of the few New York restaurants in which it is possible to conduct a civilized conversation with oneself, to be left alone with one’s thoughts, a book or periodical or the contemplation of one’s fellow diners. Not long ago, following an appointment in midtown that ended earlier than expected, and feeling no need to hurry back to Brooklyn, I strolled a block or two to “the Veau,” and after exchanging pleasantries with Catherine Treboux, the restaurant’s soignee proprietor, was seated. After ordering, I found myself reflecting on a conversation I’d had with an old friend, the esteemed publisher of this magazine, a week or so earlier.

The subject was collecting. Well, buying art generally. With high-priced housing changing hands at the rate, and at the levels, it has been, we agreed there’s an awful lot of premium wallspace out there begging to be filled, a multimillion-square foot tabula rasa that must have the art trade licking its lips.

Given the state of the art world today, what will likely go on these empty walls? Some will opt for minimalism— white walls, a few big paintings, perhaps a Chamberlain or Koons sculpture—while others may pursue a New World version of the Old World luxe with which the late Roberto de Balkany surrounded himself. Big money will be spent – mainly as a matter of ego—at auction on the current “must-haves”: This page: Inside the luxurious world of the passionate collector Robert Zellinger de Balkany.

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AT T H E V E A U Christopher Wool, Richter etc. In my view, even if I had the lucre, I wouldn’t spend it on these. I couldn’t get through the Richter show at MoMA a few years ago and I simply don’t see the point or merit of Wool. When people ask me if I think this art merits such stratospheric prices, I generally quote a seasoned observer who, twenty-odd years ago, was asked the same question about an art boom then roaring away like Hurricane Matthew. “It’s not that the art isn’t worth the money,” he replied. “It’s that the money isn’t worth the money.”

So let’s suppose you want to get into art—but in search of satisfactions more for the eye than the ego: if you’re willing or obliged to forego being able to boast that the names on your walls are the same for which hedge-fund squillionaires and Arab sheikhs have also forked over tens of millions of dollars.

Suppose what you want from the art you’ll be buying, at least initially, is personal gratification rooted in yourself.

There’s a lot of aesthetic truth in that hoary statement, “I don’t know anything about art, but I know what I like.”

Hell, if you know what you like, you’re halfway home.

Take me. I like yellow. If a work contains a brilliant yellow passage, I’m like Proust’s character Bergotte, the ailing writer who, in La Prisonniere, leaves his Paris home for the first time in months to visit an exhibition of Dutch painting at the Louvre, specifically to see Vermeer’s View of Delft, which a critic has remarked contains “a little patch of yellow wall” of especial beauty. Bergotte settles himself before the picture, and focuses on the small yellow patch with such intensity that he has a stroke and dies on the spot. I’m not sure I want my own susceptibility to this particular to take me that far, but I’ll chance it.

Different strokes for different folks, of course. My son Jeffrey, who has operated successful galleries in SoHo and, lately, in Portland OR, has supplied me with the following taxonomy of collectors: the Hoarder (focus on quantity); the Trophy-Hunter (focus on status climbing); the Steward (preservation of family treasure); the Patron (advocacy for the artist); the Speculector (in it to flip it); the Obsessive (goes deep with

This page: Crucifixion, painted in the late 1340s by the Sienese painter Pietro Lorenzetti.

just one artist); the Compulsive (goes for one of everything); the Churchmouse (good eye but frugal, needs layaway plan terms); the Doubledowner (buys two of the same artist: one to keep and one to sell); the Decorator (needs artwork to match the interior decor); the Miniature-ist (buys only small works of art); the Medium Maven (buys only certain kinds of media: glass, ceramic, prints).

Now, no matter which of these categories you feel you fall into—at different times in my own art-buying life, I’ve fitted into several—I think that all of us, if we’re the least bit serious, start with the proposition that we have to like what we’re thinking of acquiring. As the man says, no matter how much you can afford to pay, it’s gotta look good.

Only once in my life have I disregard-

ed that precept. It was close to thirty years ago, and involved a drawing by Lucian Freud. I didn’t like the drawing, but I was seized by a blast of Scrooge McDuck Syndrome—the pupils of my eyes turned into dollar signs—because I smelled a Freud boom a-building and thought, here’s a chance to turn a quick buck. I should add that this drawing was made early in Freud’s career and that it lacked the visual characteristics that would eventually make this artist one of the most esteemed and sought-after painters of our time (deservedly so, in my judgment).

Anyway, a few years later, in consequence of a marital misadventure, I had to sell the drawing—and got for it several times what I’d originally paid (and would have gotten exponentially more NOVEMBER 2016 81

This page: Interior of the Artist’s Studio by John Frederick Lewis, with its lovely yellow robe.

had I been able to hang on for a decade longer). But here’s the thing: I wasn’t really sorry to see it go, and I haven’t missed it since.

So I urge that the beginning art-buyer start with the eye. Go with what is in tune with your preferences. I like my art neat and clean. No scumbles, please.

I like landscapes, seascapes especially, and still-life. I’m a sucker for technique, collage lights me up. The way I live requires that the scale of the work be livable. I think that “mix and match” is tricky; putting a small object—a Meissen figurine, say—in front of a big, vivid abstract-impressionist canvas, may sound conceptually appealing, but visually it looks lousy, does neither work any favors—and art exists to be looked at. And here’s another tip: stick to your price points. We all have certain styles and subjects and connections that we like better than others, and if you get out and about, chances are —I’m assuming that what matters most is what’s on the canvas, and not the name on the label—you’ll find acceptably-priced work that gives as much visual pleasure as the famous names that have the parasites oohing and aahing over plastic cups of Chardonnay at MoMA openings. And you’ll have saved yourself a bunch of zeros. Of course there will always be exceptions. Nobody does Basquiat like Basquiat. I think he’s a wonderful painter, the natural heir to 82 QUEST

Dubuffet, who I also love.

If I was given the run of the city’s public and private collections, allowed to select and take home a single work, I would unhesitatingly chose a small gold-ground Crucifixion, painted in the late 1340s by the Sienese painter Pietro Lorenzetti (active 1320-44). What a wonderful little painting! It owns whatever wall it’s hanging on (which, sadly, will never be mine); the color scheme, the gold, the scarlet, the wonderful rich yellow of a cloak, is as seductive as it brilliant; it’s in fabulous condition; it’s the right size, intimate yet monumental; the technique is amazing; it perfectly encapsulates its era; I can read about it—and I can look at it for hours, or pass by it with barely a glance—just letting it push the visual memory button, and that’s important to me, an old Yale art history major; it evokes other delectable associations: the painting belonged at one time to the French artist Paul Delaroche, who almost five hundred years later created two of the most indelible images drawn from English history: The Princes in the Tower and The Execution of Lady Jane Grey. I like anything that sends me wandering through the thickets of Wikipedia. After the Lorenzetti, next in line for my Christmas stocking would be a couple of small Constellations by Joan Miro that an art-dealer friend owns in his personal collection.

Beautiful, imaginative, rhythmic. You just want to eat them!

Of course, all of this begs the question, what am I doing for myself lately?

Well, let’s start with Mary Henry (1913-2009), a little-known—hell, virtually unknown!—Portland artist: a beguiling hard-edged abstractionist who studied with Moholy-Nagy in Chicago (he’s just had a huge, important show at the Art Institute) but didn’t herself become a serious working artist until in her mid-fifties. I was introduced to her work by Jeffrey, my son, who’s representing her archive and estate, and I really liked what I saw, so I bought a small colored drawing. It’s in our apartment next to a single brilliant page from an Italian illuminated manuscript that I think must have been done around 1470. Mary Henry more than holds her own; she and the manuscript page complement each other beautifully. Neither cost a lot of money – and it’s fun to acquire work by an artist who’s both really good and almost totally unrecognized, who hasn’t yet been given the treatment I think of as “the full frontal Chelsea.”

This year, it’s happened with Alma Thomas; next year it could happen with Mary Henry.

Moving on: Quest readers may recall a profile in these pages of Cecily Langdale and the gallery she founded with her late husband Roy Davis. Given my resources, my taste and my age, as long as Davis & Langdale is around, I don’t need another gallery to turn to.

Well, they’ve struck again. A recent online announcement of an upcoming show of recent acquisitions offered a click-through to a few images of works from the show. One of these was The Artist’s Studio, a small watercolor by the Victorian painter John Frederick Lewis (1804-1876), an artist principally known (and price-driven) for his oil paintings of Middle Eastern (what are also called “Orientalist”) scenes. It’s a small work, just my size, and its principal feature is a bright yellow robe casually tossed over the back of a chair.

Moreover, it fits perfectly with two other of my happiest acquisitions. One is a glorious still-life by Antoine Vollon (1833-1900), sometimes called “the Chardin of the 19th Century, dating

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Still, I’m on tenterhooks about the Lewis. I firmly believe in what must be the collector’s overriding credo: never spend on others what one can spend on oneself. But I do have a family: a devoted wife, six sons and daughters, a passel of grandkids – not to mention the need to reconcile my financial situation with the actuarial table. It’s a tough call. By the time this is printed, a decision will have

to have been made. Watch this space.

And so, as T.S.Eliot wrote, “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” Look, this art game is mainly a matter of confidence. It’s a field in which expert opinions, golden or otherwise, can be bought for ready money.

There are art advisors; there are galleries and art fairs at all price points (although I fear that William Drummond’s Covent Garden Gallery—“art for the impecunious collector”—may no longer be around); there are auction-house smoothies. The problem is, you never really know whose hand is in which pot, who’s getting paid off by whom.

Of course there are some matters where scholarly expertise is advisable, even essential: issues of authenticity, condition and provenance. Mostly, however, what you’ll be told gushes

from founts of received opinion; if you’re completely at sea, you’ll be better off to enlist a good decorator to find you art that will work well with the carpet intended for the drawing-room.

And, finally, there are the critics, but here, fair warning! These are people by and large who look at art in terms of what they can say about it, what will burnish their own oracular standing, will establish them as king-makers (or -breakers). As I once told a leading critic, “You’ve got to stop looking at pictures with your mouth.” The thing is to look—then see—then enjoy. Art can be a tough roommate. Demanding, insistent, intrusive. No one wants to spend time looking over their shoulder at a wall and thinking “Why the hell did I buy that?” Or worse: “Why the hell did I let myself be talked into buying that?”

Bottom line: decide how much to spend and then do your own thing. u

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This page: A piece by Mary Henry, an abstactionist painter from Portland, Oregon, whose work the author was introduced to by his son Jeffrey.

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WATR’S ELEVATED VIEW AND CUISINE

I HAVE FRIENDS who regularly travel to Miami on food and golf pilgrimages, excursions into sun-drenched decadence that often leave me gasping with envy. After hearing their stories, I find myself imagining I’m one of them. I see myself holding a drink menu on the beach after a round of golf and a late afternoon swim, joyfully going over the details of the day—there I am, leaning back and gazing upward at the blue sky, the crowds and stress of New York City miles and miles away.

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them. The itinerary included a University of Miami football game and tailgate—the food courtesy of one friend’s summer Chipotle rewards program—at Hard Rock stadium; a mid-afternoon seafood snack to celebrate the start of the stone crab season; a nap on the beach; and dinner at the buzzed-about Watr.

Watr, located on the 18th-floor rooftop of 1 Hotel & Homes, is blessed with magnificent views of the city and the ocean, a major reason I enjoyed eating there. The space itself is airy and clean. The décor, simple. Bistro-style globe lights. Beach umbrellas. Candles, driftwood floors, white plates. You know the look.

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fish, and meats at their best. The thrill is in the presentation, the combinations, and the element of surprise.

Another favorite of mine, although I didn’t expect it, were the sweet and sour chicken wings, prepared with a perfect crisp. Desserts are limited, but quite good, the best being the ginger bread pudding. (They also offer fried ice cream and a white chocolate mochi cake with strawberry umeboshi, a popular pickled fruit of Japan.)

A meal at Watr represents the products and the landscape of today’s Miami, plus the commitment of Cruz. It is a curated menu that showcases the city’s diversity in one of South Beach’s

dishes here are confident and sophisticated.

Among the vegetables I had were crispy Brussels sprouts with a beautiful range of sweetness and spiciness. After that came a miso roasted Japanese eggplant, which was rich in flavor. Kimchi—made with tuna, avocado, and crispy garlic—is crunchy and juicy, impeccably fresh. We shared an exquisitely designed Dragon Roll that would delight the Manhattan fashion-week crowd and made me realize the virtues of spicy mayo. Then we had pork-belly bahn mi buns, pillow-y in texture. Those early nibbles (tiny portions, big flavors) were delicious—vegetables,

most charming settings. I never doubted that Watr would offer one of Miami’s best views. But I am now convinced that the food is just as delightful. u This spread: The scene at Watr at the 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach rooftop, located at 102 24th Street in Miami Beach, Florida. Watr is open daily for lunch from noon to 5 p.m. and for dinner from 6 to 10 p.m.

The rooftop bar and lounge is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information and reservations, call 305.604.6580.

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12 EAST 88TH STREET ACROSS THE STREET from Central Park, around the corner from The Guggenheim, on a tree-lined street, in the heart of Carnegie Hill, stands 12 East 88th street, a 13-story, prewar gem designed by New York’s preeminent architect, Rosario Candela. In keeping with the character of this elegant New York neighborhood, the residences at 12 East 88th street have been loving-restored by world-renowned architectural firm Champalimaud. Defined by its gracious one-to-five-bedroom layouts, 12 East 88th street offers a rare opportunity to own a condominium in a classic Candela prewar.

“This is a rare opportunity to own a Candela residence in a condominium building on the Upper East Side. People who buy in Candela buildings have an 86 QUEST

appreciation for New York history and understated elegance,” said Jonathan Simon of Simon Baron Development.

“Carnegie Hill is one of the last intact residential neighborhoods in New York; it’s at the heart of Museum Mile, and it is also the home to some of the most sought-after private schools in New York. We brought in Douglas Elliman Development Marketing because we knew that they understood the significance of the building and the neighborhood. We also knew that the sales team—Barbara Russo, Jared Seligman and Katherine Gauthier—were the best qualified for this project; they are amongst the most experienced real estate professionals in the industry.”

“After a complete analysis of the building and buyer demographics, we are

pleased to serve as the exclusive sales and marketing firm for the launch of sales at 12 East 88th Street,” said Susan de França, President and Chief Executive Officer at Douglas Elliman Development.

“Backed by our network, knowledge and expertise—Elliman served as the brokerage and management company on transactions at the property dating back to the 1920s—we look forward to the continued success of the project as we guide the storied building into the next chapter,” added Executive Vice President Karen Mansour.

“Carnegie Hill is a rarity in the city because it offers a true sense of community,” added Russo. u For more information about 12 East 88th Street, please visit 12e88st.com.

This page, clockwise from top left: The classic Candela prewar bukding features sumptuous kitchens designed by Champalimaud; the faรงade of 12 East 88th Street; each residence is adorned with elegant finishes and appointments throughout, as seen here in the living room; the library. Opposite page: The historic building contains modern finishes.

VHERNIER—THE sophisticated house of jewels with a tradition of creative excellence—was established in Valenza, Italy, in 1984. Since, it has evolved into an international brand with Mediterranean flair boasting two stores in New York (783 Madison Avenue and 55 Wall Street).

Vhernier is renowned as a master of design that combines a host of sensibilities—from art to engineering—into striking pieces for the discerning collector.

“Vhernier reflects an independence in a woman,” shares Carlo Traglio, President of Vhernier. “Our pieces are recognized immediately, without being a Cartier or a Van Cleef & Arpels. They make a statement and are obviously Vhernier, but they’re unbranded.”

Vhernier is known for its success with bold experimentation. For example, the house works with a variety of materials, including ebony and jet as well as a rainbow of golds. This season, Vhernier is introducing a new collection that features 88 QUEST

titanium—an inspiration from Traglio, an avid yachstman.

“Titanium is used on boat masts and booms, because it’s so light,” he explains.

“I started to think about titanium because of the sailing world. It can’t be recast or changed: it has to be perfect on the first shot. But it’s worth it because it’s so light and so smooth. It turns a blue color with the heat and has a sparkle that rivals that of diamonds. It looks like the waves.”

Vhernier is an innovative power whose sense of momentum is a credit to the vision of Traglio—a talent who helms the brand with a passion and sense of wonder: “This is the challenge, finding a new thing. This is my fun. I want to discover new things, new stones, new colors, new forms. I want people to be impressed and say, ‘Wow! I want that.’” u For more information about Vhernier (783 Madison Avenue), call 646.343.9551 or visit Vhernier.com.

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This page, clockwise from above: The “Pinguino” brooch featuring mother of pearl; the “Surprise” bracelet with diamonds and gold; the “Fuseau” earclips, which pop with jade; the “Abbraccio” ring is inspired by an embrace.

Opposite page: Carlo Traglio, President of Vhernier (above); Vhernier’s new façade at 783 Madison Avenue (below).

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ON NOVEMBER 14, Silver Hill Hospital will hold its much-anticipated seventh annual fall Gala. MSNBC’s Morning Joe co-anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski will host the spectacular evening, and former NBA player Chris Herren will be a special guest speaker.

Herren, himself a recovering addict, is the founder of The Herren Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing treatment navigation, educational, and mentoring programs to those touched by addiction and to educate people on the dangers of substance abuse. In 2012, the Herren Project launched a national anti-substance abuse campaign, Project Purple, to encourage people of all ages to stand up to substance abuse.

“I am honored to be invited to share my story as part of the Silver Hill Hospital Giving Hope Gala this November,” says Herren. “Traveling across the United States over the past seven years, I know and have seen first-hand the painful impact of addiction and substance abuse. It is my hope by sharing my story and struggles that I can make a difference, pointing to the

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EVENTS benefits of long term treatment and the power of recovery.”

Two awards will also be presented during the evening. The President’s Award will be given to the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, a foundation committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research.

The 2016 Visionary Award will be presented to Rocco Marotta, MD, PhD, for his outstanding work as a psychiatrist in Silver Hill Hospital’s Transitional Living Program. For the past eight years, Dr. Marotta has shown exceptional compassion and dedication to his patients and their families. His outstanding work has been crucial to the excellence and evolution of the Hospital.

“It is such an honor to receive the Visionary Award at this year’s Giving Hope Gala,” he said. “As a psychiatrist for more than 20 years, I understand the difficulties of mental illness and addiction for individuals and their families. I am deeply committed to Silver Hill’s mission of providing exemplary treatment and creating a healthy and supportive environment for our patients. I feel that what sets us apart at Silver Hill is our ability to establish lasting relationships with our patients, their families and our clinical teams. We all are most grateful to those who support the Giving Hope Gala each year, because their generosity enables us to help more patients along the path to recovery and as they transition back to their home, family and community.”

The Giving Hope Gala includes dinner, dancing, a live auction, and an after-party with guests dancing to the sounds of DJ Cassidy. The Gala is a fundraiser for the Patient Financial Aid Fund, serving individuals who would benefit from Silver Hill’s long-term residential treatment programs but are without adequate resources to cover the costs.

Lucas Hunt will serve as auctioneer during the evening, making sure that everyone can contribute to such a worthy cause with great fun. This year, Sadri Garakani is the Giving Hope Gala Honorary Chair, with Todd Hollander and Audrey Zinman serving as Co-Chairs. Amir Garakani, MD, and Matthew Griepp, MD, are the Junior Committee Co-Chairs.

The Honorary Committee includes such illustrious names as: Jennifer L. Ashton, MD; David Blaine; Anna Bulgari; DJ Cassidy; Dick Cavett; Daniel Day-Lewis; Ron Delsener; Tommy Hilfiger; Peter and Mary Kalikow; Lawrence Kudlow; Cyndi Lauper; Marsha Linehan, PhD; Susan Sarandon; Donna and Phillip Satow; Nancy Stillerman; Steven Tyler; and James D. Watson, PhD. u

This page, clockwise from top: Amy Fine Collins, Geoffrey Bradfield, and Gigi Grimstad; Melissa Errico, Todd Hollander, and Natalia Bulgari; Buster Poindexter performing; Bettina Zilkha, Prince Dimitri

For more information or to make a reservation, please contact the Silver Hill Hospital Development Office at (203) 801-2307 or gala@silverhillhospital.org.

of Yugoslavia, and Anna Bulgari. Opposite page: Larry Kudlow, who has been a recipient of the President’s Award from Silver Hill Hospital (above); Colin Quinn and Dr. Sigurd Ackerman (below).

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IF A LEOPARD-PRINT fedora with customized embroidery

by Rachelle Hruska MacPherson’s Lingua Franca line is on your holiday shopping list, you could message MacPherson on Instagram to place an order. Or you can head straight to the newly minted Veronica Beard boutique at 988 Madison Avenue—the first-ever bricks-and-mortar home for the classic-trendy American sportswear label founded in 2010 by sisters-in-law Veronica Swanson Beard and Veronica Miele Beard.

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room-appropriate to camouflage-chic—the Veronicas were onto something six years ago when they first launched. Recognizing the need of modern women with both uptown sensibility and downtown savvy, they have been rolling out season after season a formidable line of tailored essentials for everything from office to evening—not to mention the kids’ soccer match in between.

The brand was immediately picked up by trendy boutiques south of 14th Street and even found a quick home at Bergdorf Goodman. But in retail, nothing defines a brand like a space of its own. And at 988 Madison Avenue, Veronica Beard has truly defined itself. The goal of the newly opened store “was to give

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This page: Scenes from the first-ever stand-alone Veronica Beard boutique, at 988 Madison Avenue, on the corner of 77th Street. The American sportswear label was founded in 2010 by sisters-in-law Veronica Swanson Beard (left) and Veronica Miele Beard (right). Opposite page: The fashion designers collaborated with interior designer Carolina de Neufville to bring the Veronica Beard vision to life at 988 Madison Avenue.

our customer the opportunity to understand our brand through a very collected and curated interior experience that reflects what Veronica Beard is all about,” explains Swanson Beard.

To be sure, the feel of the Veronica Beard boutique is very much that of a residential home, with objects and styles from all different periods, reflecting the high/low, layered nature of the brand itself. Interior designer Carolina de Neufville outfitted the 2,125-square-foot space with the Veronica Beard lifestyle in mind. You’ll find swank palm-frond wallpaper, Turkish kilim rugs, antique mirrors and fixtures, and leopard-print sofas. A specially commissioned “I want it all” sign by neon artist Lisa

Schulte hangs from above. On top of their own clothing line, the Veronicas have curated a selection of third-party brands to carry in-store as well, from those Lingua Franca fedoras to an assortment of jewelry brands, Corroon totes, By Kilian fragrances, Bluemercury skincare and makeup, and Assouline books.

According to Miele Beard, this helps make the boutique an ultimate shopping experience. What’s more, “we are situated across the street from three major hotels—The Carlyle, The Mark, and The Surrey,” Miele Beard explains, noting how international clients have been a source of inspiration lately. Hmm...

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BAY HARBOR ISLANDS: MIAMI’S LUXURY OASIS pool as well as 94 feet of water frontage outfitted with a dock.

This gem is the definition of luxe in one of the best enclaves in the whole of Miami-Dade County. The views of the water— both from the terraces and from the windows—are certain to amaze. And so are the details, which include cherry-wood fixtures and marble-suited bathrooms.

9424 West Broadview Drive in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, is on the market with EWM Realty International for $7.35 million. u For more information, contact Nancy Batchelor of EWM Realty International’s Nancy Batchelor Team at 305.329.7718 or nancy@nancybatchelor.com.

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THE BEST OF FLORIDA has been realized at 9424 West Broadview Drive in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida: a classic but modern estate, as designed by a Miami-based firm, KZ Architecture, in 2000. The home (which is situated on the water of Indian Creek Lake, hosting views of the course at Indian Creek Country Club) has extended an invitation to its welcoming spaces—from its grand, multi-floor entrance to its charming, encircling terraces and verandas.

9424 West Broadview Drive is flawless, boasting seven bedrooms and five bathrooms plus one half-bathroom on two floors (the master suite is on the first floor). The home also features: an artist’s alcove, a dining room for formal entertaining, and an open kitchen with a cooking island. Outside, there’s a serene

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with its inviting pool and lush greenery (above); the interiors are open and filled with light (below).

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FOR MARK BELLISSIMO, September 23 was a special night. At a press conference, Bellissimo, the founder of the Rolex Central Park Horse Show, expressed his pride for both Olympic equestrian course designer Guilherme Jorge and the athletes who competed in that evening’s Rolex U.S. Open Grand Prix, the main event of a five-day equestrian spectacular held at Wollman Rink. “When we started,” he said, “the goal was to put together something that had top equestrian sport in a unique setting. I think [the] competition was the best of the three years.”

“The two main concerns here at Central Park for a designer are to find a good track on a small ring and one that’s an unusual shape,” said Guilherme Jorge, the course’s designer. “I was happy today. They had a lot of room to gallop and to get to the fences. That was my main priority. With the atmosphere and lights it takes an exceptional horse to win here.”

When the event began, the crowd was at capacity. Thirty-four riders from 11 nations were set to compete. With the New York City skyline in the background, jumpers took to the course, hoping to clear all the obstacles and finish in the allotted course time. But as they faced the challenging jumps, faults were assessed, times missed by just seconds.

After 11 nail-biting series, the crowd was finally rewarded with a clear round—when a jumper clears all the obstacles within the course-given allotted time. Rider Jimmy Torano—on Daydream—was 18th to go, and his precise round ensured that he made it through to the jump-off. Rolex testimonee Kent 98 QUEST

Farrington, aboard Creedance, and fellow silver-medal winning team member at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, McLain Ward, were among those to join him.

After the preliminary rounds, a total 10 made it to the finals.

From the starters, two riders produced a double clear—two consecutive rounds of obstacle-clearing within the allotted course time. The fourth-to-go Torano set the challenging time of 37.05 seconds to beat. Although Farrington produced a faster time, he incurred four faults after the slightest touches on one rail took him out of contention for the title.

After his victory, Torano commented on Daydream: “He’s a very brave horse so I wasn’t worried about the bright lights or the electric atmosphere. I didn’t think he was going to win the class as he’s young and there are some top combinations here. I really can’t say enough about this event. What gets better then riding in New York City with the incredible skyline like this?”

But what makes the event truly special is the way it allows so many people to participate, offering equestrian competitions in many classes and styles, and even having a family day where children can ride ponies around the course. It’s clear that Rolex wants to share its love of the sport with all. And that’s what makes this event one of the best in its class. u This spread: The Rolex Central Park Horse show took place from September 21–25 at Central Park’s Wollman Rink. Today, Rolex continues to support riders in the three Olympic disciplines of show jumping. For more information and to see show results, visit cphs.coth.com.

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On November 14, Silver Hill Hospital will hold its seventh annual fall gala at Cipriani 42nd Street at 6:30 p.m. Former NBA player Chris Herren will attend as a special guest speaker and Rocco Marotta will receive the Visionary Award. For more information, call 203.801.2307.

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American Friends of the Israel Museum will hold the Now Gala at 25 Broadway at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.997.5611.

The Carter Burden Center for the Aging will host its 45th Anniversary Gala at the Mandarin Oriental at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.921.9070.

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AGING GRACEFULLY

Audubon New York will host its 2016 Keesee Award Luncheon at the Metropolitan Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 518.869.9731.

FATHERS AND DAUGHTERS

Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its Henry Morrison Flagler chapter luncheon at the Chesterfield. For more information, call 561.324.2937.

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St. George’s Society of Palm Beach will hold a dinner with speaker Raymond Wess at the Chesterfield Palm Beach. For more information, call 561.659.5800.

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The Hospital for Special Surgery will celebrate its annual Autumn Benefit and Dinner to honor medical education at Gustavino’s at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 917.359.3939.

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On November 20, Palm Beach Day Academy will hold its awards luncheon for the 21st annual Walter H. Butler Golf Classic at The Breakers at noon. For more information, call 561.655.1188.

K.I.D.S./Fashion Delivers will host its annual gala honoring fashion industry leaders at the American Museum of Natural History at

PAT R I C K M C M U LL A N

The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Associates Committee will host its annual Fall Party at the Metropolitan Club at 7 p.m. For more information, call 212.639.2103.

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The International Society of Palm Beach will hold its Season Kickoff cocktail reception at Club Colette.

Patrick Park will serve as the honorary chairman. For more information, call 561.659.0537.

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On November 14, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation will host its seventh annual Fall Symposium and Luncheon at The Pierre.

For more information, call 212.901.8011.

6 p.m. For more information, call 212.279.5343.

For more information, call 212.972.2268.

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The Lung Cancer Research Foundation will celebrate its Strolling Supper at Gotham Hall at 6 p.m. For more information, call 212.588.1580.

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The American Museum of Natural History Gala will take place at the museum at 7 p.m. The event will begin with cocktails at the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda and feature a live performance in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life. For more information, call 212.496.3495.

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A GOOD CAUSE

NYSPCC will hold its annual Food and Wine Gala at the Metropolitan Club. For more information, call 212.920.7341.

RESEARCH AND SUPPORT

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation will host its seventh annual Fall Symposium and Luncheon at The Pierre. For more information, call 212.901.8011.

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The Green Beret Foundation will celebrate its 2016 Tribute Gala at Gotham Hall (1356 Broadway).

STAGE RIGHT

The New York Stage and Film Winter Gala will take place at The Plaza at 6:30 p.m. Cocktails will be

OUR LOVING CRITTERS

The Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League will hold its 45th Christmas Ball at the Sailfish Club (1338 North Lake Way) at 7 p.m. The annual holiday event will support the mission of helping homeless, neglected, or injured dogs and cats. Pauline Pitt, a dedicated League supporter and board member, will serve as chairwoman this year. For more information, call 561.472.8837.

CULTURAL HERITAGE

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will hold it Membership Luncheon and Ballinger Award Presentation at The Breakers at noon. For more information, call 561.832.0731.

The National Urban League will host its Equal Opportunity Dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis at 6 p.m. For more information, call 212.254.6677.

The Visiting Nurse Service of New York will hold its benefit dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, call 212.609.1565.

Bethesda Hospital Foundation will host its Women of Grace Luncheon at the Mar-a-Lago Club.

For more information, call 561.832.2600.

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PALM BEACH LADIES

New Hope Charities will hold its 23rd annual Holiday Bazaar at the Beach Club (755 North County Road) at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 212.689.9500.

followed by dinner and dancing at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 212.463.0684.

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“Yuletide at Winterthur” will open at the Winterthur Museum. The exhibit will be on view through January 8, 2017. For more information, call 800.448.3883.

TEN YEARS

The Hospital For Special Surgery will hold its 10th anniversary benefit at Randall’s Island Park. For more information, call 800.448.3883.

TEE IT UP

Palm Beach Day Academy will hold its awards luncheon for the 21st annual Walter H. Butler Golf Classic at the Breakers.

For more information, call 561.655.1188.. For more information, call 800.448.3883.

On November 2, the Audubon Society of New York will host its 2016 Keesee Award Luncheon at the Metropolitan Club (1 East 60th Street) at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 518.869.9731.

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THE VISIONARY JAY PHILLIP PARKER

“CLOSING THE TRANSACTION is just the beginning of the relationship,” says Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Florida Brokerage, a mantra behind his goal to change how brokers deal with their clients, and also with one another.

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upon the void that existed for broker support systems in residential real estate. “I was privileged to be working with the best agents, and I became painfully aware of the lack of structured support for realtors. Unfortunately, I was not in a position to help at the time.” Four years ago, Elliman’s owner and chairman, Howard Lorber, approached Parker with a visionary new concept. Together, they identified the chance to powerfully connect agents around the country, as well as to reestablish the significant role that brokers can play in their clients’ lives.

“Douglas Elliman was fortunate to have identified Jay Parker to lead our Florida expansion; his vision, determination, and steadfast commitment to professionalism have significantly contributed towards our firm’s explosive expansion throughout South Florida,” says Lorber.

Parker explains, “This was an opportunity to rebuild the industry.” Agents are trained to set as their ultimate goal a valuable connection with the client. “We focus on long-term associations built on trust,” Parker emphasizes. Imagine a relationship with your realtor that was similar to that of a financial advisor or a doctor—a trusted professional who stands by you throughout the evolving stages of your lifetime. This is Parker’s vision, one he executes with frequent touch points, such as encouraging agents to issue quarterly reports for clients to follow how the market is faring. Says Parker: “Once our client has a connection to an agent, that association extends to the entire Elliman group across the country; and, thanks to a recent partnership with Knight Frank, that relationship now extends around the globe!”

His second goal is to have agents who are better educated, more knowledgeable and have the training to deploy the Elliman network throughout the continent—a proprietary advantage that franchised realtors lack. This data-driven web of global agents has the ability to help Elliman clients identify appropriate properties in all markets, anywhere in the world.

“We provide fertile ground for agents to interact,” Parker says.

“The weakness with existing realtor franchises is that making a referral is not vital or incentivized; and that’s where Elliman shines. Our referral business is equally as important as the initial sale.” Thanks to the platform Parker has developed, a team

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Opposite page: Jay Parker, Cynthia King, and Florida COO Gus Rubio.

“Jay Parker’s vision, determination, and steadfast commitment to professionalism have significantly contributed towards our firm’s explosive expansion throughout South Florida,” says Elliman owner and chairman Howard Lorber. of specialists can help an Elliman client in New York City find a Miami property with ease; or a Miami seller can now reach a targeted audience in Southampton or in Greenwich. Gathering this combined data and institutional knowledge can also be used to the benefit of multinational developers—a valuable commodity in South Florida, which is seeing the beginning of another long-term boom.

Further enhancing this expanded platform is the new profile of property agents entering the industry. The best realtors are no longer mom-and-pop operations that part-time people meander into as a third career. The Real Estate sector is attracting the brightest recruits from the top schools, as well as experienced professionals who understand that an agent’s career can be as rewarding as a partner in leading law firms, investment banks, or hedge funds…with far greater flexibility and independence. As Howard Lorber commented: “Jay has been effective in various aspects of leadership, but notably has attracted other like-minded professionals who have organically aligned with our company’s culture and commitment.” Parker 104 QUEST

This page: Jay Phillip Parker speaking at Douglas Elliman Presents The Ellies (above); Elliman property Casa Bahia is a custom three-story waterfront home on Biscayne Bay (inset). Opposite page: Parker at the Douglas Elliman’s Reinvent Convention (above); Elliman owner and chairman Howard Lorber (inset).

sees this new generation of agents as a welcome peer group, and he believes that earning a license should become more rigorous as the market becomes more sophisticated. Elliman’s Florida team includes architects, bankers, and marketing managers from leading firms, plus a few top-tier real estate professionals, like Florida COO Gus Rubio, who joined Elliman from One Sotheby’s International Realty.

The tremendous expansion that Elliman has spearheaded throughout South Florida, and indeed the entire state, is testimony to the valuable tools their firm makes available to their agents. This is the foundation of Lorber’s and Parker’s vision of a cohesive, intelligent, and professional organization, poised and positioned to oversee and manage their clients’ needs.

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FENDI CHÂTEAU Fendi Château Residences—a unique collaboration between Italian fashion house Fendi, real estate development company Château Group, and architecture and interior design firm Arquitectonica—offers 58 flow-through oceanfront homes, ranging from 3,400 to 7,000 square feet. Located at 9365 Collins Avenue in Surfside, Florida, the property features over 300 linear feet of private beachfront, which is only steps away from the chic Bal Harbour shopping center. But what makes this boutique residency different from its neighbors is that it rises only 12 stories, providing an alternative to the many luxury development construction cranes reaching high into the sky throughout Miami. Fendi Château, with its wavy shape, also includes pools, a jacuzzi, 12 private cabanas, a restaurant and bar, a fitness center and spa, a kids’ club, a private theater, a private dining room, wine cellar, and Shabbat elevators. The project is actually Fendi’s first in the U.S. real estate market.

Each residence is accessed by way of an elevator that opens into a private foyer with terraces that overlook the ocean and the bay. The interiors, created by Fendi Casa, are stunning, and master baths are finished with Calacatta marble floors, walls, and vanity tops and feature a frameless glass-enclosed shower finished in porcelain and wood. Even the chefs’ kitchens have custom Fendi cabinets and mother-of-pearl finishes.

This spread: Interior and exterior renderings of the sleek 12-story Fendi Château Residences, located at 9365 Collins Avenue in Surfside, Florida.

For more information on the Fendi Château Residences, please visit fendichateauresidences.com or call 305.944.4440.

This spread: Renderings of Residences by Armani/Casa in Sunny Isles, Florida, set to be completed by early 2019.

For more information, visit rbacmiami.com.

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ARMANI/CASA Set along miles of soft white sand at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean on a barrier island, Sunny Isles is the jewel of South Florida’s coastline. It’s also only minutes from the tony shopping destinations in Bal Harbour and a short distance from the excitement of South Beach and Downthown Miami. And soon it will be the setting for Residences by Armani/Casa, a new residential collaboration between Giogrio Armani, Dezer Development, the Related Group, and architect César Pelli.

Through his Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio, legendary designer Giorgio Armani brings his inimitable sensibility and talent for understated elegance to the Residences by Armani/ Casa, which should be completed by early 2019. Rich textiles in a palette of softly dramatic tones create an atmosphere of timeless sophistication throughout the lobby and common areas. Ambient lighting and artfully arranged furnishings offer a relaxing ambience for conversation. Residential interiors are modern and elegant, yet truly relaxed with floor-to-ceiling windows offering incomparable views over miles of white sand and turquoise water. And spacious terraces create a seamless expansion of living space into the fresh air. “This is a proud moment as we come one step closer to making The Armani Group’s first real estate venture in the U.S. a reality,” noted Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development.

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Missoni Baia, a 56-story residential tower in development in Edgewater by Vladislav Doronin’s OKO Group, was thoughtfully designed to ensure that every one of its two- to four-bedroom residences—ranging in size from 2,400 to 3,672 square feet—opens onto expansive, shady terraces overlooking Biscayne Bay. Many offer flow-through layouts with multiple exposures and 270-degree views of the city, the bay, Miami Beach, and the ocean. The elegant, finely crafted residences capture the essence of Miami, with a palette that speaks to the Missoni lifestyle’s warm, relaxed sense of luxury. Every one of Missoni Baia’s 146 residences faces the water, with deep, shaded balconies enclosed by fritted-glass railings—10 inches lower than typical balcony enclosures—that conceal the edges of the concrete slabs and convey the architectural integrity without interrupting the sweeping water views. On the fifth and sixth floors of the tower, amenities include a bayfront lounge with a pool overlooking the water; a media room; a beauty salon; a children’s playroom; a pet spa; an expansive gym overlooking the bay; and one of Miami’s largest spas. An outdoor bridge connects the sixth floor’s indoor amenities suite to the flow-through pool deck, which includes an Olympic-sized lap pool.

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This spread: Renderings of the 56-story luxury tower Missoni Baia, located at 700 NE 26th Terrace in Miami, Florida. For more information, visit missonibaia.com.

This spread: Images of Elysee Miami, the first and only luxury boutique tower in East Edgewater.

For more information, visit elyseemiami.com.

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Elysee Miami elegantly rises from the shores of Biscayne Bay, in the exciting neighborhood of East Edgewater, just minutes away from the top destinations for luxury shopping, high-end dining, sporting activities, and world-class arts, culture, and entertainment. At 57 stories tall, Elysee is impressive, setting a new standard for refined living. And with only 100 residences—there are no more than two on each floor—Elysee maintains the quiet sophistication of living in a boutique-style building, with each residence offering an unobstructed waterfront view of Biscayne Bay. The interiors are by Jean-Louis Deniot, famous for his renovation of France’s Château Latour. With Elysee, Deniot, for the first time, brings his signature classical-contemporary style to Miami. His vision here features an abundance of arresting materials and textures, tempered with subtle color palettes, muted tones, and attention to lighting. (He even created special experiences that vary according to the time of day.) With Deniot’s expert touch, the interiors of Elysee are serene, elegant, and dramatic.

Rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. Plus, amenities at Elysee enhance an already rich lifestyle that is both private and expansive. In fact, there are three different floors of amenities, allowing your residence to feel as if it has expanded to a full estate. u

A SPORT CULTURE LIKE NO OTHER

BY ALEX TRAVERS BEFORE WE DIVE into the exceptional tale of Miami’s sporting culture and HistoryMiami Museum’s exhibit “Beyond the Game: Sports and the Evolution of South Florida,” the show’s curator, Gaspar González, tells me his story.

“I grew up,” he explains, “in Miami in the Seventies and Eighties. I remember when Hialeah Park was a big deal and jai alai was a huge deal, and when the [Miami] Marine Stadium was still open and functioning.”

González’s embrace of his home city and its unique local sports—power boating, horse racing, jai alai—led him to a job at the Miami New Times as a reporter. In 2001, he wrote a story on the last season of thoroughbred racing at Hialeah

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Park. From there, he began making documentary films. One of those films was Muhammad Ali: Made in Miami, showcasing the evolution of Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali at the 5th Street Gym, a place where fighters of all races were welcome. “It’s a sports film,” he says, “but it’s also about the civil rights movement in Miami.”

González swiftly realized that he could tell the history of This spread: Archival images of Miami Stadium and the Orange Bowl along with sports memorabilia, shown at HistoryMiami Museum’s “Beyond the Game: Sports and the Evolution of South Florida.”

The exhibition is on view until January 15, 2017.

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Miami—really, the history of South Florida—“through the lens of Hialeah Park, Miami jai alai, and the 5th Street gym.”

He proposed the idea to HistoryMiami Museum in 2013, and “Beyond the Game: Sports and the Evolution of South Florida” opened to the public in July of this year. He also decided to add another component: the arrival of professional sports teams, beginning with the Dolphins, and the rise of University of Miami’s football program, revered both locally and nationally.

And although these franchises aren’t as organic to Miami as Hialeah Park, jai alai, and the 5th Street Gym, many residents of the city still have a deep connection with the Dolphins, the Hurricanes, the Heat, the Marlins, and the Panthers.

“Beyond the Game” is immersive, a series of sport-specific environments. “We cultivate this feeling that you’re actually stepping into Hialeah Park,” enthuses González. “Or into the 5th Street Gym.” In that space, there is a boxing ring.

Throughout the museum, there are photos, videos, and sound clips. You can hear the metallic clang of the Hialeah Park racing gate fly open and the rhythmic gallop of horses that follows.

González strongly believes that the identity of these venues

and the identity of South Florida are inextricably linked. “Lots and lots of people came to South Florida just to go to Hialeah Park,” he says. “The moneyed elite would come down from Palm Beach by train to see the horses run at Hialeah. It was this rarified place: lots of well-heeled tourist and visitors. And people got to know—if they knew nothing else about Miami—that Hialeah Park was here.”

It was the same with jai alai, a Basque sport that emigrated to Cuba in the early 20th century and then came to Miami. Like the winter horse racing season, it was a significant part of South Florida’s economy. Crowds could reach as high as 10,000 per night, every day, for up to four months.

So if you wanted to see winter thoroughbred racing and jai alai in the United States, you came to South Florida. “They kind of sprouted in the soil,” says González. Tourists came to Miami to watch these sports and attend the social events that surrounded them. Many fell in love with city. And then, people started moving there. Which makes Hialeah Park, as González points out, “a significant place not just in terms of horse racing, but in terms of local history.” u

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TUXEDO PARK is on the verge of becoming Hudson Valley’s new hot spot, if Michael Bruno has anything to say about it. He has invested millions to create a renaissance of the area, seeing it as a diamond in the rough that is due for some serious cutting and polishing. We sit down with the real-estate (and antiquing) maven to talk about his vision for the region.

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Lily Hoagland: Let’s start with Sloatsburg. Do you consider it one of the first crown jewels in the Tuxedo renaissance?

There has already been press about a noticeable revival of interest from people who, just a few years ago, would have never heard of it.

Michael Bruno: Sloatsburg, NY has amazing access to the trails in Harriman State Park. Conveniently, there is both train and bus transportation that can whisk people to and from the city in under one hour. There are many sweet, historical buildings that were just waiting to be renovated so I have found it compelling as a place to invest. Interest in hiking and cycling continues to grow every year, so I have no doubt Sloatsburg can become a very popular destination for people interested in the great outdoors. There are already a number of popular restaurants but no place to spend the night. That’s why we are opening a boutique hotel geared to people who like to cycle.

The access to the park from the boutique hotel is great; you can get into the park without ever going on any busy roads.

LH: What type of buyer do you see as being most attracted to join an opportunity like the renewal of the area?

MB: People who are interested in outdoor sports, gear and

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cycle shops, along with craft beer makers, have approached us. The forthcoming market is ideal for people who want to attract millennials.

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LH: You’ve spoken before of this being the perfect place for a third home—what would that home life would look like on the weekend, relaxing in the area, or walking around town?

MB: Having a home in Tuxedo Park is like owning part of a great camp. The trail system for hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country activities makes it a year round escape and only an hour away from the city. Add to that, the ability to participate in rowing on the lakes, playing tennis and golf, and dining lakeside at the club, there is no place like it.

LH: You used to live in France—do you see something like the renaissance of Bordeaux under Alain Juppe as an example of what can happen with the Tuxedo are?

MB: Being the gateway to one of the worlds, greatest food belts, the Hudson Valley, anything can happen. We like to see things unfold organically. Since beginning our project, we have already seen some exciting places open and innovative companies announce they are moving to the area. It was really exciting to

hear that Warby Parker is opening a design and manufacturing facility in Sloatsburg that will house about 150 employees.

LH: Can you give a ballpark idea of a proposed timeline?

MB: This past summer we opened the Blue Barn Farm Stand, the response was phenominal, we had over 500 people come out to shop most weekends. Next summer, we hope to open the Blue Barn Market within the historic Tuxedo Stores Building, along with a twelve-room hotel, a bar and restaurant. At the same time, the plan is to have at least 20 rooms ready to rent in Sloatsburg. We see the town of Tuxedo, as the place people will stay to access the hiking trails and Sloatsburg as the spot to stay for biking. Both locations offer different access to the trails.

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BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

THIS ISSUE IS CENTERED AROUND the real estate markets that continue to entice our readers, from Connecticut and New York to Florida (where we focus on the excitement of Miami and the tradition of Palm Beach). Our experts represent a wealth of renowned firms, including: Christian Angle Real Estate, Compass, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, EWM Realty International, Saunders & Associates, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Stribling. Here, we have interviewed them about the state of their markets as they offer their most candid advice for our readers. 2016 was a year that was characterized by nuances, but what’s in store for 2017? We recommend that you read on for the best researched, smartest predictions...

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CRISTINA CONDON Sotheby’s International Realty / 561.301.2211 / cristina.condon@sothebyshomes.com

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Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: New construction and completely renovated homes are currently in great demand in Palm Beach. The north end of the island has been particularly desirable.

Q: What is your advice to buyers/sellers, given the state of the market in the town of Palm Beach?

A: My advice to buyers is, when they find a property they like, to make an offer. Palm Beach properties are special and may not be readily replicated, should the opportunity to purchase be lost. My advice to sellers is to take all offers seriously: even an initial low offer can (and often does) blossom into a sale.

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in Palm Beach? Why? A: One of the breathtaking, newly completed, direct oceanfront estates is a British Colonial situated on approximately 3.49 =/- acres with 142 feet of ocean frontage. The elegant residence offers 28,500 square feet of luxurious living space as well as spectacular ocean views.

It also features a two-bedroom guest house that overlooks the pool and the gorgeous gardens.

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: Among the many gems are two “ocean to lake” properties, Il Palmetto and Casa Riviera. Il Palmetto is a estate on 5.46 =/- acres built in 1930—a meticulously restored Italian Renaissance–style palazzo. The result is an estate without peer in Palm Beach. Il Palmetto now includes a majestic main residence, a serene beach house with a 345-foot ocean front seawall, a waterfront boathouse, and manicured lawns. Casa Riviera is a 2.25-acre Mediterranean estate with 274 feet of both ocean and lake frontage.

European elegance and Old World craftsmanship are hallmarks of this palatial, one-of-a-kind residence.

101 Indian Road in Palm Beach, Florida: $59 million.

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ELIZABETH ANN STRIBLING-KIVLAN Stribling / 212.585.4525 / ekivlan@stribling.com

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in New York? Why? A: I am excited about Hudson Yards! Related is transforming the final mega-parcel in New York. Not only will the buildings change the visual landscape, but the concept challenges how we live. New York is becoming more of an all-inclusive village of work, commercial, play, and residential.

This is a long-term project, but I am certain the end result will be the pinnacle of modern urban living. My other new favorite building is the conversion of 275 West 10th Street

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1 Bond Street in NoHo in New York, New York: $6.2 million.

by the Naftali Group into some of the most glamorous and well-proportioned condominiums in the heart of the West Village with impeccable interior design by Gachot.

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: There are two penthouses I am currently head over heals for at Stribling. I love Alexa Lambert’s penthouse listing at 50 Riverside Boulevard. This duplex has unparalleled views and its own private pool on an enormous terrace. I also love the penthouse at 1 Bond Street, which features soaring ceilings, a dramatic sense of space, and extraordinary design elements—all set in one of the coolest neighborhoods in New York.

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Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: I am very interested in the East Side, all the way up the island of Manhattan. I love 252 East 57th Street, a World Wide Group project designed

by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. You couldn’t find a chicer building with better views and the ultimate privacy! Plus, there’s a porte cochère and automated garage, where your car is never touched by human hands. The Second Avenue subway is transforming the far east side into a more accessible neighborhood. Waterfront is so valuable and having it conveniently located to transportation is a game changer for areas such as Yorkville.

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CHRISTIAN J. ANGLE Christian Angle Real Estate / C. 561.629.3015 / T. 561.659.6551 / cjangle@anglerealestate.com

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Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: We’ve been getting a good number of people consistently relocating to the area from the Northeast. In many ways, Florida is aligned to the type of lifestyle that the Northeast people are familiar with, but with better weather and no state income tax.

We have a lot more people who are making this into their primary residency: it’s no longer just a seasonal destination. In Palm Beach, there’s no such thing as a bad place—it just depends what type of lifestyle you prefer; some like walkability to town, while others like the quieter environment of the North End. The Estate Section to the South tends to be more landmarked, historic, Mediterranean-style homes. The North End has a tendency to be a little more casual, while the center of town has activities, restaurants, and shops.

Q: What is your advice to buyers/sellers in this market?

A: My biggest advice when you’re considering entering into the Palm Beach market is to align yourself with a seasoned broker who knows all the nuances about Palm Beach. You want to be in the know about opportunities before they hit the market as well as informed about the trends and the current state of the local real estate market.

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in your area?

A: We currently have some great options for new construction on the island. To start, 1071 North Ocean Boulevard is a newly finished, 35,000-square-foot, direct ocean trophy property ($74.5 million) and 253 Jamaica Lane was just completed by Shapiro Pertnoy Companies ($6.575 million).

We also have a stunning home from Sciame Homes at 225 Plantation Road, which is being sold beautifully furnished ($5.98 million). A brand new Everglades Island estate by Malasky Homes is coming up at 488 Island Drive featuring water views from three sides ($28.5 million). We also have a newly completed “ocean to lake” estate at 900 South Ocean Boulevard from Farrell Building Company ($29.95 million).

1071 North Ocean Boulevard in Palm Beach, Florida: $74.5 million.

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HARALD GRANT Sotheby’s International Realty / 631.227.7712 / harald.grant@sothebyshomes.com

homes with open, modern interiors, while being sure to include all the latest technologies. Southampton Village areas just north of Hill Street and south of Hampton Road have numerous such new builds.

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: It is hard to pick favorites from among the listings I represent. That’s almost like asking me to pick a favorite child. Each property has something special to recommend it, whether that’s hundreds of feet of bulkheaded oceanfront, a private deep-water dock, or a charming cottage in the heart of the Village.

Q: What is your advice to buyers/sellers, given the state of the market?

A: My advice tends to be consistent also. Smart buyers know the market, and we offer the added benefit of local knowledge and expertise to help them secure the best home at the best price.

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in the Hamptons? Why? A: The best new construction in the Hamptons blends aspects of traditional and time-honored “shingle-style”

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1254 & 1265 Flying Point Road in Water Mill, New York: $13 million.

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Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: Some trends stay the same.

For example, a core group of people have been coming to Southampton for its oceanfront beaches, its estate sections, and the heart of the Village. Properties are bought and sold among folks who know and love the area, often for decades, even as new buyers filter in. That actual sense of history is one of the best attributes of this area.

That said, Southampton Village, Water Mill, and points further east continue to reflect consistent rates of new construction.

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Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty / 631.423.1180 / patriciapetersen@danielgale.com

Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: Real estate continues to be a bright spot for the economy.

Low interest rates, continuing job creation, and relatively low inventory fuel the housing market. The Long Island region has had modest but steady growth for several years. This pattern contributes to continued appreciation on Long Island as other areas begin to falter due to overbuilding and excess inventory. Since we service a market that spans 108 miles from New York Harbor to Shelter Island, it’s virtually impossible to pinpoint what’s moving and what isn’t. That said, our year-to-date closed sales are about 23 percent better than last year (and 2015 was our single best year in 94 years of continuous operation!).

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in Long Island?

A: As a company with 27 sales offices, we close nearly $3 billion of real estate per year. We have also dedicated some of our sales and marketing resources to New Developments.

A few examples include The Bridges at Whitestone (45 custom-built homes with views of both the Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges), The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Long Island, North Hills (124 luxury condominiums in phase one with fabulous amenities including a 25,000-square-foot club

house, and Ritz-Carlton hotel services—a true “first” for the region), and Knickerbocker Bay Club (with 32 luxury condominiums, dock, and amazing rooftop terrace overlooking the Bay in Port Washington).

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: Homes in northwest Queens (due to a real shortage of “fresh” inventory) and most certainly Nassau County (particularly the North Shore and fabled “Gold Coast”) followed by portions of Suffolk County. “Hot” properties tend to be new luxury construction, planned communities, waterfront and waterview properties, and homes in near perfect condition.

An estate in Cold Spring Harbor, New York: sold for $9 million.

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BRYAN TUNNEY Sotheby’s International Realty / 203.570.6577 / bryan@bryantunney.com

vintage barn offers a magnificent party venue as well as a comfortable two-bedroom apartment. Second, there’s 16 Old Mill Rd in Greenwich: a “mid-country” estate that encompasses 5.29 acres of spectacular gardens, specimen trees, and sweeping lawns. On the property, there’s a pool and a tennis court as well as a guest house. Third, there’s 77 Maple Avenue in Greenwich: a 6,314-square-foot brick Colonial that was built in 2007 with exquisite detail and craftmanship. It’s in town and close to Greenwich Avenue. Fourth, there’s 21 Grove Lane in Greenwich: a turn-of-the-century manor that was totally renovated and expanded in 2009 to include a guest house and a pool, as situated on 3.12 acres.

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in Greenwich? Why? A: There are two. First, 9 Oakley Lane is a state-of-the-art build with an elevator, a pool, and room for a tennis court that is situated on three acres in “mid-country” Greenwich. Second, 5 North Crossway is a waterfront estate in Old Greenwich with views facing the east and the west. It boasts a flexible floor plan as well as a dock.

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: We have a bunch, but certainly these three. First, there’s 45 Round Hill Road in Greenwich: an original antique house with a spectacular new addition that serves to create an unparalleled residence. Plus, a huge, two-level

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445 Round Hill Road in Greenwich, Connecticut: $10.4 million.

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Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: Price and condition of properties are paramount for both buyers and sellers in today’s market. Most buyers are looking for fairly priced properties in “move in” condition. “Back country” Greenwich (which is north of the Merritt Parkway) have substantial properties currently for sale that could not be duplicated for their current asking price.

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LOURDES GUTIERREZ Compass / 305.206.8096 / lourdes@compass.com

Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: The area of Greater Miami and “the Beaches” continue to offer buyers a wide variety of choices. Miami has become a hub of state-of-the-art architecture, featuring world-renowned architects such as Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster, and Rem Koolhaas (to name a few). Spectacular structures with luxurious amenities are filling our skyline. For the Quest readers after vertical living, recent price adjustments make Miami Beach a smart buy this season.

Also, Coconut Grove is undergoing a renassaince and is worth consideration.

continue to be the beacon of architecture and sophistication. Four Seasons, The Surf Club, designed by Richard Meir, will be opening for first quarter of 2017. Brickell City Center, a project from Swire Properties, has really introduced the “mix-use” concept with two condominium towers, a hotel, and a luxury mall.

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: I consider all of my listings to be gems—each is different but special. My Setai listings have by far the most spectacular views from any building on Miami Beach, while boasting five-star amenities. My Faena listings offer state-of-the-art architecture plus fabulous views, boutique-style living, with European-style concierge services.

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Q: What is your advice to buyers/sellers, given the state of the market?

A: As is the case in the rest of the country, the luxury market has softened to create excess supply and good buying opportunities that have not been available in the last few years.

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in Miami? Why? A: There are many exciting new builds. On Miami Beach, Faena House and Faena District

The Setai, Miami Beach, in Miami, Florida: $9.999 million.

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DAVID SIDDONS EWM Realty International / 305.508.0899 / siddons.d@ewm.com / www.luxlifemiamiblog.com

Coconut Grove. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind project with amazing views on a six-acre site. This will never be repeated. I am also excited about a number of luxury homes we are building and selling in association with CH Construct. We sold our first in North Grove for $2.5 million and we had six back-up buyers! They are contemporary homes with an attention and level of detail and finish we have not seen elsewhere.

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: My current favorite gem is 810 Jeronimo Drive in Coral Gables. This homes was finished just two years ago and sits on the Coral Gables waterways with a dock. It’s superb for second-home owners who travel because its such a smart house and such low maintenance.

Q: What is your advice to buyers/sellers, given the state of the market?

A: Read my “2016 End-of-Year Miami Real Estate Report” on my site (www.luxlifemiamiblog.com)! It gives specific advice for both buyers and sellers across all 13 of Miami’s key neighborhoods. It will probably be the most relevant and fundamentally useful read this year for the Miami market.

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in Miami?

A: For condos, I am most excited about Park Grove in

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Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: Miami Beach has a new breed of luxury condos that are getting huge amounts of interest. Part of the beach area, just below Surfside, is gaining significant traction with new buildings like Four Seasons, The Surf Club, and Eighty Seven Park by Renzo Piano. This neighborhood has a more laid-back, serene feel and the buildings are simply the best on the beach—all within a five-minute drive of the more exciting South Beach environment. That said, if your focus is on single-family homes, then Coral Gables and Coconut Grove as well as South Miami are the strongest, most robust markets right now.

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ANDREW SAUNDERS Saunders & Associates / 631.537.9482 / as@saunders.com

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Q: What are the current trends for the Quest reader?

A: There’s a newly listed, threeacre oceanfront estate in a prime Westhampton location (pictured) that is the embodiment of the trends for the Quest reader. It was inspired by a European villa, boasting eight bedrooms and six bathrooms (with one half-bathroom) as well as panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean. There is also ample room to rebuild a significant new estate with tennis.

community as well as a jogging path, tennis and basketball courts, and beautiful plantings. There’s easy access to Southampton Village and premier ocean beaches.

Q: What are the gems in your current stable of properties?

A: First, there’s a private estate at 4 Polo Court in the heart of Bridgehampton’s equestrian community. Second, there’s a waterfront home designed by William Georgis at 66 Cobb Lane in Water Mill. Then, there’s a classic estate with a tennis court at 34 Herb Court in Sagaponack. And there’s a federal-style house at 42 Howard Street in Sag Harbor—an effort from the talents at Steven Gambrel and Historical Concepts.

Q: What is your advice to buyers/sellers, given the state of the market?

A: My advice for buyers: developers of new construction are in deal-making mode to move inventory. My advice for sellers: the right marketing and pricing strategy is key to selling quickly.

Q: What are the most exciting “new builds” in the Hamptons? Why? A: I would say The Fields, a development of 28 new under-construction homes in Southampton. Prices start at $3.5 million for these 6,000-square-foot residences (which are being built by Paramount Custom Homes). Other amenities (a contribution from Marders) include: a 10-acre

119 Dune Road in Westhampton, New York: $16.9 million.

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THE NEXT “IT” TOWNS

BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

Quest is watching these destinations— Coral Gables, Florida; Jamestown, Rhode Island; and Roxbury, Connecticut—which are poised to become the buzziest markets for 30-somethings as they prepare to purchase their first (or second) homes.

Curious about these special spots? Read on...

CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA: Coral Gables is known as one of the first planned communities: it was developed in the 1920s into a “City Beautiful” and “Garden City,” as it’s known in 2016. Still, this city has the feel of an exclusive enclave—albeit, one that boasts access (within 20 minutes) to the excitement and multiculturalism of Miami. The area is characterized by its Mediterranean Revival–style architecture and the lushness of its avenues, with a breadth of businesses that cater to the discerning resident. Floridians and others are drawn to the sense of community: it’s the perfect home for families who relish the weather.

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“Where do I begin? In Miami, Soho House, the Faena Hotel, and the Miami Beach Edition are great—I often ‘stay-cate’ for the weekend. The Loews Miami Beach opened Lure Fish Bar, which is great for both ambience and fresh fish. Coral Gables is known for its mature trees that canopy the streets and for its older, historical buildings. The Miami Biltmore Hotel has a great pool and golf course, and Caffe Abbracci is a restaurant that hasn’t changed since I was a child. You can always count on a warm greeting and many familiar faces.”

“Coral Gables is a big little town. The restaurants are delicious, it has wonderful schools, and there is a young side to it with the University of Miami. It has grown tremendously in the eleven years that I have been here. The mix of the warm weather and the culture makes it a wonderful place to raise a family. We have a new science museum, a fantastic children’s museum, and endless access to the water. The Fairchild Tropic Botanic Garden is a favorite of ours: the gardens are gorgeous and there is an amazing butterfly exhibit that my children love running through.”

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“I´m still new and figuring all of this out, but it’s very lively here: there is always something going on. I really love the mix of cultures, with the strong Latin roots. People are so friendly and the weather loans itself to so many outdoor activities. How can you not be happy in the sunshine? Coral Gables, with its access to Miami, has so much to offer. One of my favorite restaurants in Miami is a place called Pubbelly that serves up Asian fair. The best shopping is at the Webster, which carries my line, Piamita, among other amazing designers.”

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ROXBURY, CONNECTICUT: A haven of Connecticut charm, nestled between the quaint (but more bustling) towns of Bridgewater, Washington, and Woodbury, where there are restaurants and other excursions (e.g., antiquing in Woodbury). But Roxbury is defined by the lure of retreat: a town that’s authentic and timeless—and apart. (The population is around 2,300.)

There are no stores beyond a gas station and a market, with one restaurant, Mamies, which is beloved and BYOB. Then, of course, there are Greyledge Farm and Maple Bank Farm,

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an agricultural gem that was established in the 1700s. Roxbury is protected, thanks to the Roxbury Land Trust, and boasts 32 preserves, including the Mine Hill Preserve: a 19th-century iron mine with four miles of trails that weave around caves and tunnels. Residents include Dustin Hoffman and Vanity Fair’s Graydon Carter and, in the past, have included Alexander Calder (above) and Marilyn Monroe, who said to her husband, Arthur Miller, of Roxbury: “I hate Hollywood. I want to live quietly in the country and just be there when you need me.”

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“Litchfield County has a rich social and intellectual life. Northwest Connecticut also has overwhelming natural beauty with thousands of acres of land trust affording unlimited hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, horseback riding, fly fishing, and waterskiing. I’ve observed an influx of affluent young couples and families—many of whom are ex-Hamptonites—and sophisticated mature couples seeking family compounds.”

“What drew me to Roxbury was that my partner, Ethan, and I were looking for a place to go on the weekends that felt remote enough. For being relatively close to the city (it’s one of the southernmost towns in Litchfield County), Roxbury is not that easy to get to. The closest train is still a 30- or 40-minute drive on windy, hilly roads. It works really well for people in their 30s who go out in the city but, on weekends, really want to unwind.”

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“My grandparents and their family, the Biddles (who were from Philadelphia), had summer houses on Beavertail Road, which is in Mackeral Cove. There’s a huge, beautiful house that was built by my great-great-great-grandfather, Joseph Wharton, and is still in our family: Horsehead. It’s a quaint town and doesn’t have all the tourists that you get in Newport, but the restaurants are great—a two-street town with beautiful houses on the rocks.

It feels a little undiscovered. There’s the Conanicut Yacht Club there, but there isn’t a beach club or anything like that.”

“Jamestown offers the sense of comfort of a neighborhood— with all you favorite go-tos—in the form of a quaint seaside town! I love that I can walk through our backyard and head to the cheese shop for dinner-party provisions and be welcomed back by the owner, or scoot over to the Secret Garden knowing that my favorite flowers are awaiting me. Moreover, the people in Jamestown are united by their connection to the water and the simple things that many would consider some of the greatest luxuries in life.”

JAMESTOWN, RHODE ISLAND: This coastal oasis has been favored by ocean-lovers for centuries—and it’s but a bridge (the Claiborne Pell Bridge) from the buzz of Newport. Residents (who number about 6,000) appreciate the classic New England culture of the town, embracing the seasons and, of course, the sea. Our favorites in this sheltered fishermen’s cove include: Jamestown Fish, which is helmed by renowned chef Matthew MacCartney; Sympatico, a romantic boîte with indoor/outdoor seating; and, of course, The Shack at Dutch Harbour, which is accessed by boat and serves Tallulah’s Tacos. This nine-mile island is small, but not too small to feature a spot for dancing and music called the Narragansett Café (or, “The Ganny”). The remedy for an evening at The Ganny or, even, in Newport? A swim in the protection of Mackeral Cove, where boaters from around Aquidneck Island are known to anchor their vessels for an hour—or an afternoon.

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MIAMI SHOPPING MECCAS Let’s say you are looking for the best shops Miami has to offer. And also, that you want to be in an area surrounded by other boutiques of the same caliber. You may do a Google search and let your eyes try to absorb the hundreds of red dots scattered across the map, ordered below in a manner that would baffle Einstein in his prime. Stop.

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RALPH LAUREN 9700 Collins Avenue (Bal Harbour Shops) 305.861.2059 / ralphlauren.com Bal Harbour is a must-visit for any serious shopper.

Since opening in 1965, it’s been a hit with both locals and visitors. Here today at this unique outdoor shopping mecca, you’ll find a charming Ralph Lauren boutique, offering a wide selection of Lauren’s many labels.

For men: Purple Label, Made to Measure, RRL, accessories, and footwear. For women: Collection (pictured here), accessories, and footwear. So whether you need a fresh polo for your morning tee time at the recently renovated Blue Monster, or a cute dress for a girl’s night out, or a new beach bag, or even just a cool pair of avaitor shades, you’ll find it all at Ralph Lauren.

CH CAROLINA HERRERA 9700 Collins Avenue (Bal Harbour Shops) 305.864.0888 / carolinaherrera.com/ch You’re going to like what you find at CH Carolina Herrera. That we promise. There is clothing for men, women, and kids. Plus: fragrances—several with playfully accessorized bottles. Here at Quest, we love reading about Herrera’s inspirations, whether it be for the clothing or those neatly nuanced fragrances. It’s great fun to imagine the CH woman or man through her descriptions. For CH L’eau, a citrus-y scent, the “olfactive notes” read: “It exudes fun and happiness. It has no rules: it is unpredictable but elegant in essence. It represents the most eccentric and fun side of the brand.” Oh, and don’t forget about the CH luggage and travel accessories, which you may need more of after your Bal Harbour shopping spree.

DOLCE & GABBANA 9700 Collins Avenue (Bal Harbour Shops) 305.866.0503 / dolcegabbana.com It’s easy to see why Dolce & Gabbana is a South Beach fashion favorite. The bright, expressive clothes designed by the talented Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana bring to mind a make-believe Italian Tropic, where icons traditionally associated with Italy like pasta, bread, and superstitious symbols mix with a joyful holiday mood punctuated with cocktails, ice cream, and sequins. For their latest collection, footwear—embroidered sandals, sequined pumps—is given nice upgrade. And the clothing looks more relaxed than ever. That summer vibe feels just right for the coming South Florida season!

DYLAN’S CANDY BAR 801 Lincoln Road 305.531.1988 / dylanscandybar.com Confession: I have a sweet tooth. Hell, it’s hard for me to walk by Dylan’s Candy Bar at the Lincoln Road Mall without stopping in. In fact, when I’m here in Miami, I’ll usually head to Dylan’s first, often before checking into the hotel. But, so what? This Willy Wonka–inspired wonderland has it all, from sweet chocolate to mouth-puckering sour candy in every flavor imaginable. If you’re feeling tired, go for the “energy-packed” gummy bears.

Or if it’s sugar-free candy you crave, the store has a large selection of healthier gummies as well. Treat yourself!

KIEHL’S 540 Lincoln Road 305.531.0404 / kiehls.com Founded in 1861, in New York’s East Village, Kiehl’s began as an old-world apothecary. But when it was taken over by Aaron Morse, a World War II pilot and pharmacologist, the brand began expanding and became wildly popular for its skincare lines. Today, the brand still uses nature and science to create one-of-a-kind products. The brand’s Rosa Arctica cream uses Haberlea Rhodopensis, also known as the “Regeneration Flower, which is able to survive up to 31 months of extreme dryness, and when proper moisture conditions are restored, it returns to life within hours. Its steam-distilled Lavender Essential Oil soothes skin for a more radiant, even-looking appearance by morning. Besides these great skincare products, Kiehl’s is also recognized for its many generous philanthropic activities.

LACOSTE 1026 Lincoln Road 305.674.6810 / lacoste.com There are many reasons to visit Lacoste’s attractive Lincoln Road boutique: stock up on piqué polos in every color, test the latest fragrances, check out the new Fashion Show collection, try on some fresh sneakers, see what the Lacoste Sport section has to offer. But alternatively—if faced, say, with a sudden urge to take a trip to the beach—you can also find neat swimwear and beach towels, along with a colorful selection of bags to pack everything you may want to bring along for your trip (we like the Concept Zip Fantasie Vertical Tote Bag and the Chantaco Perforated Piqué Bag). And if you need a new pair of colorful sunglasses, they have you covered. The new ones even float! Lacoste likes to think of life as a beautiful sport. I can’t think of a more appropriate motto!

DSQUARED2 9700 Collins Avenue (Bal Harbour Shops) 305.866.7880 / dsquared2.com Dsquared2 designers Dean and Dan Caten (they are identical twin brothers) have a knack for flash. There’s something about Italian fashion—particularly brands like Versace, Roberto Cavalli, and Dsquared2—that works well in Miami. Always has, always will. Here in the Sunshine State, showing off skin is encouraged. So are bold, bright colors and sexy silhouettes. And who better than Dsquared2 to provide you with those kind of outfits? At the Bal Harbour boutique, you’ll find the latest in men’s and women’s fashion, perfect for the beach, a night out on the town...or anything else you can imagine. Be sure to check out their sporty (and often quirky) collection of handbags, shoes, and accessories.

HERMÈS 163 NE 39th Street (Design District) 305.868.0118 / hermes.com Hermès, the French brand specializing in leather, lifestyle accessories, perfume, luxury goods, and ready-to-wear, is synonymous with smart style. Established in 1837, the celebrated house has had equally influential designers, including Lola Prusac, Christophe Lemaire, Pierre Hardy, Eric Bergère, Marc Audibet, Mariot Chane, Martin Margiela, and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Eager shoppers who make their way to the Design District store will be able to dive in and discover all that Hermès has to offer: gorgeous clothes, accessories, jewelry, and watches. Be sure to check out some of its neighbors too, as the Design District is filling up with exciting stores, including Christian Louboutin, Céline, Roberto Coin, Tom Ford, Valentino, Loewe, and Pucci.

PUCCI 178 NE 39th Street (Design District) 305.576.1830 / emiliopucci.com Emilio Pucci began showing his collections to international press and buyers in 1951. His designs featured sensual, free-flowing lines that followed the natural curves of the body—elegant clothing that took women from day to evening, from jets to seaside cocktail parties, perfectly complementing the lifestyle of the high-rolling, jetset crowd.

The collections had the allure of couture but were shed of the impracticality and cost of couture, heralding the novel concept of designer ready-to-wear, which had a cascade effect throughout the fashion industry. Today, under the helm of Massimo Giorgetti, Pucci gels well with the upbeat culture of Miami.

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screening on October 20.

Clockwise, from left: Danielly Silva; Theophilus London; Nour Tabbara; Jake Davies and Vanessa Moody; Nurgaiv Rys, Aisholpan Nurgaiv, and Fatima Ptacek, at the Cinema Society screening of The Eagle Huntress on October 20.

CINEMA SOCIETY SCREENED THE EAGLE HUNTRESS ANDREW SAFFIR AND HIS Cinema Society invited their firstclass roster of celebs and socials (plus Quest) to an inspiring screening of The Eagle Huntress—a film from director Otto Bell that follows Aisholopan Nurgaiv, the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter (a tradition that had been passed from father to son, not father to daughter). The film, which is narrated by actress Daisy Ridley,

has been received with acclaim, winning the award for "best documentary" at the Hamptons Film Festival. The event culminated with an after-party at the James Hotel's Jimmy, where Aisholopan was dressed in a white, fox fur hat that was enough to make a fashionista swoon. It was an evening for the spunky feminist in all of us—one that further convinced this columnist to say #imwithher (or, at least, #imwithAisholopan).

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GREY LADY, THE NANTUCK-THEMED restaurant helmed

by Callum McLaughlin and Ryan Chadwick with chef Gavin McLaughlin, was bursting with color on October 21. There, a committee for the Amal Foundation (which was comprised of Biff Parker-Magyar and Katie Parker-Magyar plus this columnist and Mimi Anthony, Scott Francis, Medora Hartz, Emily Hottensen, Wells Ross, and Eames Yates) hosted a festive “Souq for Syria’s Scholars”—an effort to benefit the education of Syrian refugees. The event was a “souq-cess,” raising about $15,000 for the cause.

DISARONNO, THE ITALIAN LIQUEUR, toasted its collaboration with ETRO at the fashion brand’s store (89 Greene Street) on October 13. There, guests (who included Ansel Elgort and Sophie Elgort as well as Quest alums, Edward Barsamian and Olivia Palermo) were treated to themed cocktails that featured the amaretto-flavored elixir. DJ May Kwok, whose music created the vibe for the event, was also theme-y, matching her ETRO ensemble with her pink hair. This bash—a celebration of two beloved Italian brands—was the perfect finale to Milan Fashion Week (from New York).

From left: DJ May Kwok; guests holding the “Disaronno Wears ETRO” bottle; Edward Barsamian and Olivia Palermo; Bridget Bahl, Timo Weiland, and Madeleine O’Malley.

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Clockwise, from left: Jenna De Buretel and Kea de Buretel; Basil Charles; Zach Weiss; the piano player; Sarah Pallack, Chelesa Becker, and Galit Schwarz, at cocktails for the Mustique Charitable Foundation on October 4.

▲ THE MUSTIQUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AT ONE OF MANHATTAN’S PRIVATE CLUBS MUSTIQUE—THE CARIBBEAN oasis known for its exclusiveness and, of course, its gorgeousness—is a favorite of celebs, including Prince William and Mick Jagger. But, on October 4, the island was, well, less of an island and more of an international force when it launched the Mustique Charitable Foundation: a United States–based arm of the Mustique Charitable Trust, whose mission is to improve opportunities for and support the

communities of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The event was chaired by the poshest of committees (which included members Tommy and Dee Hilfiger) as it debuted its cause to the warmest of welcomes at one of Manhattan’s private clubs. There, guests mixed with the Basil Charles, whose bar on Mustique (Basil’s Bar) is famous for being the heart of the island for decades...

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From above: Frank Sinatra, pictured in Miami in 1968, was one of many stars who retreated to The Surf Club; the Mediterranean Revival–style design of the original club; the glamour of Miami Beach beckons in a vintage ad; architect Richard Meier helped reconceive the new Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club.

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ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 1930, The Surf Club, on the northern shores of Miami Beach, was the graceful Mediterranean Revival–style mainstay for the sun-seeking rich and famous. A cocoon of privacy, the club was society’s playground, hosting poolside fashion shows, debutante galas, black-tie boxing nights, and some of the 20th century’s most talked-about parties. If it was a carefree seaside holiday you sought, then this was your place, especially if you were Noël Coward or Tennessee Williams, Dean Martin or Elizabeth Taylor, Winston Churchill or the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

This winter, just in time for the flight of the snowbirds, Four Seasons has announced that it will be accepting reservations at the newly revamped Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, with a dazzling glass addition by architect Richard Meier soaring over the original Russell T. Pancoast–designed building. With a mere 77 guest rooms, including five Cabana rooms along the famed Cabana Row, the new hotel—and private residences—usher in a whole new era of elegance by the sea, with reliable and luxurious service to match. Joseph Dirand has designed custom furnishings and has bathed the interiors in a palette of creamy white, sand, bisque, and green, to live harmoniously among sunbleached woods, white marble, and touches of brass. Forget the duke and duchess: With Four Seasons at the helm, who says the heyday of glamour belongs to last century? —Daniel Cappello

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