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FAMILY TIES
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Five families, three generations, one exceptional community. G EORGINA S CHAEFFER
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L UCIEN C APEHART
Celebrating 30 years of the Preservation Foundation
of Palm Beach’s annual dinner dance. BY GEORGINA S CHAEFFER
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COLORS OF THE COAST
Florence-based fashion designer Paola Quadretti infuses her
latest collection with a flair from the Italian Riviera. B Y DANIEL CAPPELLO
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A SCHOOL FOR ALL SEASONS
We take a tour of the 90-year-old Palm Beach Day
Academy with Dr. van der Bogert. B Y GEORGINA S CHAEFFER
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THE OFF-SEASON
An insider’s look at some of the favorite off-season activities of
year-round residents of Palm Beach.
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ON THE AVENUE
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LINEAR EMOTION
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ROCK THE CASBAH
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BINKY MCSWEENY
Shopping stops. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO AND GEORGINA SCHAEFFER A profile of artist Daniel Bottero. BY CHRISTIAN CHENSVOLD A visit to Didi Shield’s unique Moroccan-inspired pool
house in Palm Beach designed by Livingston Builders.
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SOCIAL DIARY
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SOCIAL CALENDAR
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HARRY BENSON
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OBSERVATIONS
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FRESH FINDS
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QUEST ARCHIVES
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TEFAF FAIR
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WHAT THE CHAIRS WEAR
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APPEARANCES
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YOUNG & THE GUEST LIST
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SNAPSHOT
Champagne-filled chronicles of the social scene.
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DAVID PATRICK COLUMBIA
Our guide to the best benefits and balls, from New York to Palm Beach.
Recalling when Molly Wilmot awoke to find a ship docked in her yard. Predictions for 2012, courtesy of the Delphic oracle.
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TAKI THEODORACOPULOS ORACOPULOS
Best gifts for her, him, and the home. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER A short history of the golden age of Palm Beach’s gentlemen escorts.
This March, the European Fine Art Fair in Maastricht will celebrate its Silver Jubilee. Dressing young collectors for the Winter Antiques Show. BY KAREN KLOPP
Our society editor makes all the stops of the season to ring in the year. Partying with the junior set this winter.
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From left: one of the Malayan tiger cubs at the Palm Beach Zoo photographed by Rush Zimmerman; with Scott Moses at the book party for Harry Benson and Hilary Geary at the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation; the best sandwich in South Beach, La Sandwichiere.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED when the taxi took me over the
bridge to Palm Beach on Thanksgiving weekend: everything felt familiar. When I was little, my mother took me to Hobe Sound, but that was about the end of my knowledge of Florida until recently. This issue represents my third year heading down to the island to shoot our cover story, my third year of staying with Jimmy Borynack, and my third year of going shopping on Worth Avenue. It took me three years to get the right mix of work and play for this holiday weekend, but I think I finally got it. I arrived Friday afternoon with enough time to drop my bags, shower, and get dressed for a cocktail party that evening at Wally Findlay Galleries. While giving Jimmy a kiss hello, he introduced me to Scott Moses, my contact for our story on the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation in this issue. Scott was kind enough to take care of this non-native Palm Beacher for the rest of the evening, bringing me to the Four Arts party hosted by Binky Orthwein (who contributes a story about the off-season for this issue), then to Chris Leidy’s gallery opening (whose photography is featured in her story), and finally to the Paradise Ball, where I was meeting Elizabeth Meigher and Rush Zimmerman, the photographer for our story on the Palm Beach Zoo. At the door to the Flagler Museum, who should be there shutterbugging-away but the familiar face of photographer Lucien Capehart, who shoots our cover story every year. On Saturday morning Lucien picked me up and we headed off to start the family shoot. We began with two of my old friends: Tatiana Perkin, whom we photographed with her mother and her son, Gardner, and then Nicole Mellon with her son, Force, and Mrs. Hanley. Later that afternoon, I met up with another old friend, Fernanda Gilligan, for our annual jewelry shopping stint at Sequin (both locations). In the evening, I walked over to the Preservation Foundation book party for Harry Benson and Hilary Geary, and later met up with Tatiana and her husband for a fun family-style dinner with some old Southampton friends across the street at Bice. Before heading home for the evening, we made the expected rounds at Buccan and McCarty’s. 20 QUEST
Sunday morning was breakfast with Jimmy and Adolfo at Cucina, more photographs with Lucien in the afternoon, and dinner with the Meighers at the Palm Beach Grill. Monday morning I met with Scott to look at their archives before heading over to the Zoo with Rush to photograph the new tiger cubs. (They are just as cute as you think.) When we returned to the island, I took Rush for a quick margarita at Nick and Johnnie’s, before closing the weekend with a quiet night of watching Giants football with Pizza Al Fresco. I never got over to see Jim Remez at Livingston Builders, but there’s always next year. Tuesday morning I boarded the train to Miami to meet my friend Franklin Boyd, an art collector and lawyer, for Art Basel Miami. We headed directly to La Sandwicherie, an insider spot in Miami and home of the best sandwich you’ll ever have in a parking lot...which brings me to a story about “Three’s Company,” but it’s not in this issue. Maybe it will be in next year’s dispatch, now that I’ve finally got the lay of the Florida land. u
Georgina Schaeffer
ON THE COVER: Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau with her children and grandchildren at her fabulous “jungle” estate home in Palm Beach over Thanksgiving Weekend, November, 2011. Part of “Family Ties,” our cover story produced by Georgina Schaeffer and photographed by Lucien Capehart.
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NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY NEW YORK is like this: It’s December, the holiday season is upon us and so is the end of the year rush to complete the calendar of events that fill up the days and nights and weeks and months of the year. For example, on a busy day in New York, over at the Metropolitan Club at noontime, Lighthouse International hosted its annual
Henry A. Grunwald Award for Public Service luncheon. Inspired by the late, distinguished journalist and editor of Time (and latterly American Ambassador to Vienna under Ronald Reagan), the luncheon recognizes “individuals who are committed to advancing public awareness of vision impairment and vision rehabilita-
tion.” Lighthouse International is dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment, and empowerment. Grunwald suffered from macular degeneration late in life. He wrote about it in his memoir, Twilight. The experience of losing sight was both devastating and ultimately a path to gaining
insight, patience, and inspiration within a man who lived all his life for the written (visible) word. The experience, however, also led him to Lighthouse International, which provided him with an educational resource and a vital sense of kinship. This year the awards were presented to Anita Volz Wien,
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ter just up from Lincoln Center, they held a memorial for the late Elaine Kaufman, the legendary proprietress of Elaine’s. Dick Cavett was the master of ceremonies. Lucie Arnaz sang. So did Michele Lee. Gay Talese was touching. Liz Smith, brilliant. Elaine Stritch, marvelous. Terry McDonell, adorable. Three and a half hours of tributes. She was a rough, great, tender dame. Still more. Over on the Upper East Side, John Demsey hosted an engagement party for his
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friends Jill Fairchild and Bobby Fomon. The Demsey townhouse was packed (on two floors) with friends and well-wishers including the bride-to-be’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fairchild—he, the legendary man who started it all as publisher and editor of Women’s Wear Daily and creator of W magazine back in the day when people couldn’t wait to get their hands on it to find out Who and What was In and Out. And, if that’s not enough, many guests at the Demsey-Fairchild-
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Fomon party went on to Milly, the women’s designer clothing boutique operated by Michelle Smith (“Milly”) on 73rd and Madison, where the associates committee of the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House was hosting a cocktail reception before a dinner dance benefit (with more than 265 attending) at the Union Club, a couple of blocks down the avenue and over on Park. At Milly, I met Whitney Douglass, who told me she first learned of the Neighborhood House when
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A invited to attend a benefit dinner. She accepted but dreaded the being single there, considering it “brutal” in terms of whom she might get as a dinner partner. As it turned out, she was seated next to a very charming man, named Robert Douglass. Whitney and Robert started dating after that evening, and are now married. Which just goes to show: aside from the happy ending, Whitney loves the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House for all it does and is an active volunteer. For many it is their neighborhood, living close by, and they are impressed with being able to make a difference in the lives of so many New Yorkers. This is New York at its best. So, it’s finally holiday time in New York. But in the meantime,
there are more gala benefits closing in the calendar year. The seventh annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball gala at Cipriani had a terrific turnout. A younger group of prominent individuals attended, such as: Ishmael Beah, Maggie Betts, Natasha Bedingfield, Adrien Brody, Andy Cohen, Vera Farmiga, Prabal Gurung, Angie Harmon, Kevin Jonas, Gayle King, Zoe Kravitz, Matt Lauer, Dikembe Mutombo, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mark Ruffalo and Sunrise Coigney, Marcus Samuelsson, Gillian Hearst Simonds, Uma Thurman, Brian Williams, Vern Yip, Geoffrey Zakarian, Jeff and Caryn Zucker, and many others. They were celebrating the lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake suspended over 57th Street and Fifth
Avenue—the four corners of Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Louis Vuitton. They honored individuals who made key contributions to UNICEF’s mission of saving and improving the lives of children worldwide. The children are the key to our future, something that seems to escape a lot of people running to or for the future. UNICEF and its supporters remember however. Lunch break. On a rainy December day in New York, (although not cold), I lunched at Michael’s with Ward Landrigan of Verdura. I asked Ward to lunch specifically because I knew he had a story about Elizabeth Taylor and her jewels and the Christie’s sale was only a week away. Years ago, in the ’60s and ’70s,
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That was just the beginning of Ward’s story. After the sale, which was in the auction house’s old room in the Park Bernet Building on Madison and 77th, Ward and his colleagues went over to the Hyde Park Hotel (now The Mark) to celebrate with some drinks at the bar. While there, a Sotheby’s staffer came in and told Ward that “Miss Taylor wants you to deliver the diamond to her in London.” Sure, says Ward, going back to his cocktail, adding that he’d package it and get it out before the day ended. “No,” the staffer said. “She wants it now. She wants you to personally deliver it to her.” O.K. Later that afternoon, 28 QUEST
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Ward boarded a flight to London. This was a big deal. Taylor and Burton were also the most famous lovers in the world, having six years before begun a torrid public love affair (while married to others) on the set of Cleopatra in Rome, and ending up being married. Their romantic partnership made millions for them and many others including film studios, newspapers, magazines, TV, and all kinds of vendors (such as auction houses). The record purchase of the big diamond only enhanced the mystique. It was morning when Ward arrived at the Dorchester in London where the Burtons were staying.
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Burton answered the door in his bathrobe. Ward introduced himself and Burton turned and yelled, “Elizabeth, the man’s here from New York with your diamond.” Elizabeth came running out of the bedroom in her bathrobe, very excited to see her “gift.” Because the insurance for the ring was still not in her name, but in the name of Sotheby’s, it turned out that Ward had to remain in London until it could be transferred, adding several more days to his trip. For Ward Landrigan to spend some time with the most famous couple in the world, it was fantastic. The Burtons were in Lon-
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don where Richard was shooting Where Eagles Dare with Clint Eastwood. Every day, Ward accompanied Elizabeth to the set at Silverstone Studios outside London. They’d sit on the set and watch the shooting and lunch in Burton’s trailer, sometimes joined by friends. Clint Eastwood was newly married and his wife was expecting their first child, a son. He had it in his contract that when she delivered, he could leave the set, no matter what. One day when they were shooting a particularly complicated shoot-’em-up scene involving Eastwood and Burton separately and together, a messen-
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A ger arrived on the set and handed Elizabeth an envelope. When she opened it and read that Eastwood’s wife had just given birth to a boy, she jumped and let out a shriek of joy, shouting, “Clint, it’s a boy!”—stopping everything. The director, Martin Ransohoff, had a fit and yelled at her for breaking up his scene. But, then and there, the shooting stopped for the day and then some. During the break time, Elizabeth and Richard decided to go down to Wales to visit his brother and his relatives and show everyone the now famous ring. So Ward went too. The Burton relatives and friends met in an old inn for food and drinks. All the ladies of the village came to see Elizabeth
and her new ring. She took it off and gave it to every woman to try on, and there was much laughter shared over it. Elizabeth was, Ward said in recalling his business dealings with her, “a very nice woman.” Back to the end-of-the-year calendar: cocktails at Tiffany. Michael J. Kowalski, chairman of Tiffany & Co., and John Loring, Tiffany & Co. designer director emeritus, hosted the launch of New York, New York, a book of photographs by Harry Benson with text by Hilary Geary, at the Tiffany Salon on the second floor. Harry Benson, Scottish-born, is one of the world’s most prolific photographers. This book is a record of Harry’s astounding talent not only to intrigue and astonish.
Several hundred attended. The book is a rare kind of record of the social history of the city of the last quarter of the last century and the first decade of the new. Moving along. On a Thursday night, John Rosselli and Veranda magazine hosted a spectacular cocktail reception at the Rosselli New York Showroom on 306 East 61 Street to introduce the beautiful new line of lighting by John Rosselli for Visual Comfort Lighting. Rosselli, the man and the professional, is understated. That is his style, an eye with a reputation built on the last four or five decades of his taste. Babe Paley and her sisters, Minnie Astor Fosburgh and Betsey Whitney, considered John to be the last word. There
are and have been, over that same time, others who are regarded as tastemakers of the first order, but it’s a well known secret that John Rosselli is “The Man.” This new collection is a commercial venture to gather all the talents around him and give the customer a variety, all within that famed Rosselli eye and taste. Among the guests at the reception were a cast of fellow designers: Sandy Chapman, Clodagh, Eric Cohler, David Easton, Alexa Hampton, Suzanne Kasler, Thomas O’Brien, and J. Randall Powers—all of whom were celebrating the new addition as well as introducing their own new designs. Same night, over at Cipriani 42nd Street: Eliza Bolen, Nancy
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the proceeds from the film to the Animal Medical Center. Same night, more: Tory Burch, Jamie Tisch, and Caryn Zucker, as co-chairs, hosted a private cocktail party at Gucci to celebrate the upcoming fifth annual Spring Ball of the Society of Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center. Ten percent of the proceeds from any sales went to MSKCC. And more! Over on East 58th Street, at the Paul Rudoph Nodulightor Building, Bauer and Dean Publishers hosted a launch of its inaugural title, Autobiography of a Fashion Designer: Ralph Rucci. Meanwhile, further up the line on Lexington Avenue and 73rd Street at Treillage, Bunny Williams was hosted a reception for Diana Quasha, who was presenting her collection of “shameless baubles and fabulous faux jewels.” Wait, there’s even more: At the Chinese Porcelain Company, Venetian Heritage was hosting a private reception for a solo exhibition of
photographer Renato D’Agostin’s The Beautiful Cliché—Venezia. The exhibition was presented in conjunction with the preview launch of Renato D’Agostin’s book of the same title. Among the international crowd were Reinaldo and Carolina Herrera, Daisy Soros, Toto Bergamo Rossi, Don and Muffy Miller, Marchese and Marchesa Alberto Berlingieri, Baronessa Mariuccia Zerilli Marimo, Princess Firyal, Peter Spears, Ann Nitze, Saundra Whitney, Lynn Nesbit, Felicia Taylor, and Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia. All proceeds from the sales of the book and the photographs benefited Venetian Heritage. Another night, another dilly. Only two weeks to Christmas Eve. Down at Cipriani 42nd Street, the Child Mind Institute hosted its second annual Child Advocacy Award Dinner honoring Jane and Jimmy Buffett. Also, the 2012 Child Mind Institute Distinguished
Scientist Award was presented to Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Kandel. Matt Lauer hosted. Chairs were Elizabeth and Michael Fascitelli, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff, Brooke Garber and Daniel Neidich, Ron Perelman, Preethi Krishna, and Ram Sundaram. This is a remarkable organization, fairly new on the philanthropic scene, and very important. The CMI is dedicated to transforming mental health care for children everywhere. It is also another example of a group of people getting together and through focus and dedication, creating an entity to assist the community. Also, same night over at the Union Club, the Morris Animal Foundation honored Dr. Philip Bergman, DVM, at a dinner dance. Dr. Mark Morris is the vet who created Science Diet pet food and later created the Morris Animal Foundation to fund “impactful” research in veterinary medicine. The dinner dance featured
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and Glenn Horowitz hosted a drinks party to celebrate the opening of the exhibition of Virginia Woolf and Bloomsbury first editions, letters, and artwork of William Beekman. The show features material from Woolf’s childhood to her death, ending with Vita Sacvkille-West’s corrected typescript tribute of enduring love to Woolf. Letters, photographs, inscribed books, and artwork by various members of Woolf’s circle—Lytton Strachey, Vanessa Bell, Roger Fry, Duncan Grant, John Maynard Keynes—document Woolf’s central place in British culture in the
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first half of the century. Guests included the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. William Beekman, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Howard, Ashton Hawkins, Winthrop Grant, Tracey Jackson, photographer David Levinthal whose interpretations of Woolf’s books illustrate the catalogue of Beekman’s collection published by Glenn Horowitz Bookseller. The show will be up until midJanuary. A treasure; don’t miss! Then came: the extraordinary auction for the Elizabeth Taylor Collection at Christie’s. Another piece of Taylor’s which Ward Landrigan was associated with
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was up for auction—the La Peregrina Pearl which the Burtons purchased in 1969 at Sotheby’s for $37,000. The pearl itself—the 15th largest saltwater pearl in the world, whose name is translated as “the Pilgrim” or “the Wanderer”—was discovered by an African slave sometime in the early- to mid16th century off the small island of Santa Margarita, one of the pearl islands in the Gulf of Panama. Pearls were items of jewelry in the ancient civilizations of that part of the world, including the Mayans and the Incas, who had mastered the art of harvesting
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A pearls oysters from the ocean bed. The Spanish explorers who plundered the region for gold and silver (while destroying the civilizations they discovered), taught the African slaves they imported to the area how to harvest pearls. A Spanish explorer, Don Pedro de Temez, took La Peregrina to Spain and presented it to Prince Philip II, the Crown Prince of Spain in 1554, the year it was probably discovered. The slave, for his part, was granted his freedom. Philip II was betrothed to Mary Tudor, the daughter of Henry VIII of England. Mary had ascended the throne of England the year before in 1553 as Queen Mary, after her brother Edward VI died of tuberculosis at age 16. When Queen Mary married Philip II, he was still
the Crown Prince of Spain. Queen Mary, whose late father had left the Catholic Church and founded the Anglican Church (so he could divorce Mary’s mother, Catherine of Aragon, and marry the ill-fated Anne Boleyn), kept her Roman Catholic religion—despite her father’s convenient religious switch—and defeated a Protestant insurrection against her in 1554, the same year that she received the pearl. Just before Mary married Philip II, she reversed her father’s decision and revived the laws against heresy, punishing “heretics” who continued to worship and promote the Protestant religion. More than one hundred were burned at the stake in the name of the Roman Catholic religion and
Queen Mary who became known to her people as “Bloody Mary.” Mary’s reign was brief: she died only five years after ascending the throne in 1558. After her death, La Peregrina was returned to Spain, becoming became one of its “crown jewels,” remaining there for the next 250 years. The pearl was very popular with its monarchs, and worn and painted in many portraits including those by Velásquez. In 1660, King Philip IV wore it as a hat ornament when his daughter Marie Thérèse married Louis XIV of France. Then, in 1808, Napoleon came along and conquered Spain, installing his brother Joseph Bonaparte on the throne. Joseph Bonaparte’s reign was highly unpopular (and
opposed by an underground resistance). Five years later, Joseph the king was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Vitoria, and he left Spain, taking the Spanish crown jewels with him, including La Peregrina. The pearl then remained in his family’s possession, ending up as property of Bonaparte’s nephew, Charles Louis Bonaparte, who later became Napoleon III of France. During Charles Louis Bonaparte long and circuitous route to the French throne in the mid-19th century, he’d been exiled and come upon hard times. La Peregrina was sold during one of those times to Lord James Hamilton, the wealthy Marquess of Abercorn, and the pearl stayed in the Hamilton family for more than a century
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until 1969, when the family assigned it to Sotheby’s for auction. Enter Ward Landrigan. When Elizabeth Taylor acquired it at auction in 1969, she and Richard Burton were staying in the presidential suite of Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. The very next day, as was her requirement after purchase, Ward Landrigan boarded an early morning flight to Las Vegas to deliver it. When he arrived at the door of the suite and knocked, Richard Burton, again in his pajamas and bathrobe, answered. “Oh, it’s you 38 QUEST
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again,” he remarked, then calling to Elizabeth to tell her that her pearl had arrived. She came running out of the bedroom (also in a robe) very excited, and when she saw Ward holding the pearl up before Richard, coming up from behind, she threw her arms around Burton and dragged him over to a sofa where they fell on top of each other and began moving around playfully. Within minutes, Ward was being entertained by Burton while Elizabeth went into the bedroom to try it on (it had come with a
simple necklace chain attached). A few minutes later she came out of the bedroom upset that she’d lost the pearl, that it had fallen off its necklace and she couldn’t find it anywhere. Ward later described the carpet in the suite as being a fiveinch-thick pink shag. Soon the three—Burton, Taylor, and Landrigan—were on their hands and knees combing the bedroom rug for the pearl. Whereupon, in his search, Ward came upon Taylor’s little Maltese under a chair, growling at him as he approached. The
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dog had something in his mouth, Ward noticed; and he was chewing on it. Ward could hear the crunch and quickly realized it was La Peregrina. He got hold of the dog, opened its mouth, and out fell Queen Mary’s pearl. Everyone was relieved and happy, including the pup who was rewarded with a treat. Taylor later had the pearl set as a pendant to a necklace of diamonds and rubies. It sold at auction for $11 million. Complete with the tiny teethmarks of Miss Taylor’s devoted pup.
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and bling-masters. Maria has a new book out, done in collaboration with G. Bruce Boyer and including a brief introduction by Ralph Lauren, about her father, titled, Gary Cooper: Enduring Style. It’s a perfect gift for anyone who likes movies or fashion; a keeper, and beautifully published (by PowerHouse Books), boxed in a beautiful sleeve. Maria and I have known each other for quite a few years in the way people often know each other in New York—brought together at cocktail parties or dinners, in
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the company of mutual friends. I recall a night we were at the same table at Elaine’s with a couple of those mutual friends (that kind of mixing took place all the time at Elaine’s—you took a seat wherever one was available). Somehow the conversation got around to a famous Art Moderne house in Santa Monica built in the 1930s MGM set director Cedric Gibbons had built for his wife Dolores Del Rio, a great film star of the ’20s and ’30s. One of the women at the table, Kiki Kiser, had owned it years
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brother back to their native land for an education. The boy who grew up on the land of the West with children of Indian tribes as playmates, acquired some sophistication during his English schooldays that clearly enhanced what became his famous style. But the roots of his native West remained firm in his unabashed yet sensitive and masculine image. As a professional actor, he had the great good fortune, the ultimate fortune in the film business, of appealing to both sexes equally.
Tall, rangy, and laconic, with an artist’s sensibility and a cowboy’s skill, he could track a cat, rope a steer, shoot a six-gun like the best gunslingers in the films he appeared in, and also dress with the kind of sartorial splendor and sophistication of the Duke of Windsor. As a friend and as a father, he was observant, sensitive, and kindly. When he was given his second Academy Award in 1961, he was being hospitalized at the time for cancer that would take his life in
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From January 11 to the 15th, Shen Yun Performing Arts will stage shows at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center featuring dozens of dancers in dazzling costumes, thunderous drums, and spectacular backdrops. For six seasons, the company has brought classical Chinese dance, as well as ethnic and folk styles, to audiences across the world. For more information, call 800.208.2384.
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The Merchant’s House Museum will host tours on New Year’s Day beginning at 3 p.m. For more information, call 212.777.1089.
The Asia Society’s annual awards dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Waldorf=Astoria, hosting guests from the art, business, and other communities. For more information, call 212.327.9235.
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The annual Policeman’s Ball will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mar-aLago Club. The event will include the presentation of the Palm Tree Award. For more information, call 561.820.8118.
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The Daughters of the American Revolution will host a luncheon for all members of its local chapter at 12:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield. For more information, call 772.460.0223. 68 QUEST
CHINESE DANCE
Shen Yun will bring Chinese dance to Lincoln Center with dozens of dancers in dazzling costumes, thunderous drums, and spectacular backdrops. Performances will take place at the David H. Koch Theater through the 15th. For more information, call 800.208.2384.
a Palm Beach residence. For more information, call 561.615.3888.
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HIGH NOTE
The Palm Beach Opera Guild will host a reception honoring Arlette Gordon and Claire Chassanoff at the Wally Findlay Gallery. For more information, call 561.833.3709.
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GIVE ME A BREAK
The Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County will celebrate its 30th anniversary by honoring Helen Messic at 7 p.m. at the Breakers. For more information, call 561.494.6888.
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A GOOD CAUSE
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its annual “Sixty-Five Roses” celebration at 6:30 p.m. at the Breakers. For more information, call 301.951.4422. PRETT Y IN PINK
Susan G. Komen for the Cure will hold the Perfect Pink Party at 7 p.m. at the Mar-a-Lago Club. At the event, ambassador Nancy Brinker and senator Bill Nelson will act as chairwoman and honorary chairman, respectively. For more information, call 972.701.2013.
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UNITED NATIONS
The American Friends of the Israel Museum will hold its annual benefit at the Palm Beach residence of Jo Carole and Ronald Lauder. For more information, call 212.977.5611. OH, WHAT A NIGHT
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties will host its “Night in Philanthropy” dinner dance at 7 p.m. at Club Colette. For more information, call 561.659.6800. On January 24, the Society of the Four Arts will honor those involved with its gala at the Wally Findlay Gallery in Palm Beach. The gala is scheduled to take place on February 3, the proceeds from which will benefit the organization’s many different programs. For more information, call 561.655.7227.
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The American Jewish Committee will present the National Human Relations Award at a reception at 5 p.m. at the Palm Beach Country Club. For more information, call 561.994.7286.
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JUSTICE FOR ALL
The annual Heart & Soul Charitable Fund gala will take place at 6 p.m. at Christie’s, honoring Dr. Paul Farmer, founder of the international health and social justice organization Partners in Health, with the Forrest Church Award. For more information, call 917.463.3998.
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The Palm Beach Zoo will hold its “Born to Be Wild” dinner dance at the Breakers. For more information, call 561.533.0887.
The Winter Antiques Show commences at the Park Avenue Armory, running through the 29th. For more information, call 718.292.7392.
MAKE A DISCOVERY
The Dana Farber Cancer Institute will host a kick-off for its “Discovery Celebration” event at 6:30 p.m. at the Mar-a-Lago Club. For more information, call 561.833.2080.
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The Society of the Four Arts will honor its gala committee with a reception at the Wally Findlay Gallery. For more information, call 561.655.7227.
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RED, RED WINE
The famous 55th annual International Red Cross Ball will take place at 7 p.m. at the Mar-aLago Club. For more information, call 561.833.7711.
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LIFE’S A BEACH
The Palm Beach Friends of American Fascial Distortion Model Association will host an evening at the Mar-a-Lago Club, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 561.835.0510. FINE DINING
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation will host a dinner dance at Club Colette. For more information, call 888.944.4408.
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VERY METROPOLITAN
The Metro Show, featuring a roster of 36 dealers, will host a preview at 6 p.m. at the Metropolitan Pavilion. For more information, call 312.587.7632.
HIGH SOCIET Y
The Society of the Four Arts will hold its annual gala patron party. For more information, call 561.655.7227.
MAKE HISTORY
The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will host author Eliot Kleinberg at a reception at 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. For more information, call 561.832.4164.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
The annual Norton Museum of Art’s Bal des Arts will take place at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.5196.
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The Palm Beach Opera’s “Golden Jubilee,” its 50th anniversary gala and concert, will take place at 6 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Performers Sherrill Milnes, Ron Raines, and Denyce Graves will join for dinner. For more information, call 561.833.7888.
The Northern Palm Beaches Heart Ball will celebrate its 18th year at 7 p.m. at the Club at Admiral’s Cove. The event will benefit those who contribute their efforts to the work of the organization. For more information, call 561.697.6603.
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GARRISON American Gothic home, designed by the foremost 19th century American architect, Alexander Jackson Davis, offers 7800 square feet that has been restored to reflect the gilded age of country homes. Impressive keyhole staircase, large public rooms, 19 acres, pool with pool house, three car garage and barn. Offered at $7,500,000
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H A R RY B E N S O N
IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY
WHEN SHE WAS awakened the morning after Thanksgiving in 1984, Molly Wilmot got quite a shock. Outside her oceanfront home in Palm Beach, a 197-foot Venezuelan freighter, aptly named Mercedes, had crashed into the sea wall and was docked next to her swimming pool. Not being there myself for the incident I can only pass on what I have been told about that day: not batting an eyelash when she saw the freighter in her back yard, Ms. Wilmot is said to have served caviar to the reporters who came to cover the story and tea sandwiches to the crew of the ship. She entertained nonstop during the debacle as the ship took more than a month to remove. Friends and acquain72 QUEST
tances alike came to gawk at the spectacle. It was the talk of the town. When I met Ms. Wilmot in January 1983, a little more than a year before her encounter with the freighter, she
greeted me at the door as if we were old friends. I was in town to photograph a series of the glitterati of Palm Beach for a LIFE magazine photo essay. With her fluffy white dog close
Molly Wilmot at her home in Palm Beach, 1983.
behind, she showed me around her lovely home’s interior, but the sunshine and the blue water were so beautiful that day we decided the photograph should be taken outside. A
spirited woman, she knew exactly how she wanted to look, standing tall and straight for the camera. My few days in Palm Beach during that trip were filled with work and I
was on a deadline to get the photographs back to New York in time for the issue to go to press. I’m truly glad that these days all I have to do to get home is drive to Wellington. u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 7 3
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FUTURE IMPERFECT I FLEW TO DELPHI to consult with the
oracle and the old girl had a lot to say about 2012. Pythia, her real name, is getting on in years–she’s around 2,500 years old. But despite her lifestyle (she smokes exotic cheroots, gets high, and then foresees the future), she still makes sense. Pythia gained recognition by predicting that Achilles, an immortal, would not make it back from the shores of Troy. When I was ushered into her inner sanctum just below Delphi, on the Gulf of Corinth, she was already high. I had paid a hefty sum to see her on short notice. My first question was about the Euro. Will it survive? Hers was a typical Delphic answer: “It’s an ill-conceived
currency union, and despite the latest Brussels ploy toward fixing their fiscal failures, I wouldn’t put too much stock into the market’s gains following its latest rescue. It’s a pill, not a remedy.” I must say, the oracle’s speech patterns are modern as hell, but her answer was nevertheless very ambivalent. Not, however, when it came to Germany. “This is the 4th Reich, no ifs or buts about it.” What Bismarck and Hitler failed to do, Merkel has accomplished—for the moment, at least. Yet the latest summit is not as revolutionary as at first suggested. There is no real fiscal union as, say, there is among the American states, which is what the unelected pseudo-elite
bureau- and technocrats of Brussels really are looking for. The elephant in the room is the markets. “What are they going to do?” I asked the high priestess. “They will stop that clown Sarkozy running around Europe building drama and calling for meetings, and then emerging from them and announcing agreement to have yet another meeting very soon.” This obviously is a good thing, I said to her. She ignored me, as she is geared toward answering questions. “So for how long will this latest charade last?” I ventured. “At least until the summer,” which was typical of her, as she did not specify which summer. After that the priestess took a break. The oracle at Delphi, Pythia, was consulted on matters, public and personal, because it was said that Apollo spoke through her.
Taki’s predictions for 2012 include, clockwise from top left: the continuing unrest in Egypt; much of the Middle East will remain the same; notes on the Russian elections and Putin’s presidency; and thoughts on the Euro and Sarkozy.
I sat by the ruins in brilliant sunshine and contemplated what she had said to me. There is no question that the markets will ultimately have the last word, which means if the latest band-aid does not work we’re in for a long period of economic downturn and perhaps a depression. Who would have guessed when globalization was chic that what happens to a chaotic country like Greece could cause the whole Western World to go into a depression and make the Dow take the kind of dive no self-respecting palooka ever contemplated of taking. Such are the joys of globalizing, and although we paleocons were always against it, we take no joy in the present mess. None of us outside the asylums are buying European equities. The latest rules impose fiscal discipline to stop a new crisis but do little to ease the current one. The imbalance between the strong north and the weak south is there and looks to stay for my lifetime. Not, however, that of Pythia, who after yet another joint summoned me back up. “What’s the scoop on Egypt?” “There might be civil war, there might be a military takeover, and there might be a theocracy after all,” she said. “Not
good enough,” said I, “I need a definite answer, I’ve paid through the nose, your highness.” She gave me the kind of look I wouldn’t give to a slob like John Podhoretz or a twisted, evil midget like Bill Kristol. “Don’t be cheeky, young man. Egypt is more complicated than those idiots who cheered the Arab Spring ever imagined. Democracy and theocracy do not together go, and half of Egypt wants the latter, while the other half wants the former. Egypt will remain in chaos for a while, then some army general will step in and there will be more riots, then another spring, then more Islamist groups, and so on. I can only give you answers, I cannot fix Egypt. It’s not my job.” I apologized for mentioning money, and posed my next question about Yemen, Bahrain, and other Gulf states swimming in money and quashing democracy. “They will remain as they are, ruled by a small band of brigands friendly to the West, and will continue to violate the rights of anyone who stands in their way. Iran is too weak to help fellow Shiites in the Gulf, what with Israel and Uncle Sam about to bomb it to smithereens in order to make Likudists sleep better at night.” “The Congo?”
“Don’t make me laugh, I’m already very stoned. In all of Africa the official winner of an election is not recognized by the loser because most if not all the time the election has been fraudulent. There are always two self-declared presidents who jostle for attention and then mayhem ensues. Next question.” “This is the $64,000 one, high priestess: What will happen in Russia?” She furrowed her brow and took a deep drag. “With every passing day Russians are ceasing to believe that the elections were fair, and Putin is losing support daily, but now is my time to ask you a question: When was the last time there was a fair election in Russia? Where is my $64,000?” Poorer but wiser I left as she seemed to have fallen asleep. I never asked her about the American elections, which is just as well. I wouldn’t embarrass a 2,500-year-old lady by mentioning Newt Gingrich and bring up his remarks that the Palestinians are a made-up people. Groveling to Aipac is fine for Republican candidates, but asslicking is simply not done. Or at least not mentioned in front of a high priestess, and I mean high. u For more Taki, visit takimag.com. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 7 5
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Fresh Finds BY DA N I E L C A P P E L LO AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER
JANUARY IS THE HEIGHT of both the winter season in New York and the resort season in Palm Beach. If you’ll be spending it in colder climes, you might need some new tweeds or a cocktail dress for your wardrobe. If you’re heading to Palm Beach, you’ll need some bright new heels in tropical colors for yourself—and some equally bright stationery for your hostess (or what about the giraffe-themed home goods from Waylande Gregory?). Whether you’re shopping for her, for him, or for the home, we’ve found some of the greatest new finds in stores along the eastern seaboard, from New York to southern Florida.
The colorful and brilliant Marco Bicego Siviglia Sapphire necklace in 18-kt. gold and mixed sapphires. $40,950. Marco Bicego: Available at Saks Fifth Avenue, 877.551.7257, or saksfifthavenue.com.
Eric Javits gives you good cause to go out on the town: the Baby demi-flap pouch in Italian gold
Charlotte Kellogg
leather with signature turnlock closure and detachable
is the master
chain. Eric Javits: ericjavits.com.
of dressing for the Palm Beach lifestyle. Stop into her shop for one of her signature jackets, like this one, and you’ll know why. Charlotte Kellogg: 256 Worth Ave. or 561.820.2407.
Stuart Weitzman’s color-blocked ankle wrap sandal will brighten up any trip to Palm Beach. $385. Stuart Weitzman: 675 Fifth Ave. or 212.759.1570.
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Beautifully blue: Tiffany rings
The Kashan cuff from Marina B,
with oval blue cuprian elbaite
Marina Bulgari’s jewelry line, evokes a
tourmalines and diamonds
sophisticated air of Mediterranean
set in platinum. Price upon
royalty, and is fit for a queen on
request. Tiffany & Co.:
any coast. $184,000. Marina B:
259 Worth Ave.
By appointment at 589 Fifth Ave.,
or 561.659.6090.
212.644.1155, or marinab.com.
Perfect to gift or to keep: the Waylande Gregory Giraffe Collection handcrafted ceramic bowl ($795), cylinder vase ($450), and bullet bowl ($650). Waylande Gregory: Exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, 800.558.1855.
From Florence with love: Paola Pick up and go with KOTUR for J.Crew, a line of beautifully crafted capsule clutches by handbag designer Fiona Kotur. From $425. J.Crew Bridal and Collection Store: 769 Madison Ave., 212.824.2500.
Quadretti’s exquisite tweed coat ($2,285), crepe pants ($940), and satin print shirt ($795). Paola Quadretti: 937 Madison Ave.
C A R LTO N DAV I S F O R T I F FA NY & CO .
or paolaquadretti.com.
Fresh Finds Begin your collection of 19th-century Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain at William
Roberto Coin’s 18-kt. white gold, black sapphire,
R. Eubanks Interior Design, Inc.
and diamond necklace. $24,000. Roberto Coin:
(340 Worth Ave., Palm
Available at Bloomingdale’s, 1000 Third Ave.,
Beach), which has one
212.705.2000, or bloomingdales.com.
of the most extensive collections in the country. From $350. 561.805.9335.
Rock your inner golden child with Dennis Basso’s gold lever lace bugle bead and sequin embroidered short dress. $8,500. Dennis Basso: 765 Madison Ave. or dennisbasso.com.
Mrs. John L. Strong’s gold-motif Stag Rising note cards, with purple tissuelined envelopes. $90 for a set of 12. Mrs. John L. Strong Fine Stationery: 699 Madison Ave. or 212.838.3775.
A high slit is in fashion this season, and there’s no better way to wear it than in Fiandaca’s red sequin one-shoulder gown. $3,495. Alfred Fiandaca Couture: 330 Worth Ave. or 561.659.3339.
Spice up any room with the Sapin, Bois de Lilas, and Fleur d’oranger candles by James de Givenchy for Taffin. $65 each. Taffin: 212.421.6222 or Barneys New York.
PALM BEACH FINE PROPERTIES
WALLY TURNER
PRIME OCEANFRONT LAND Rare direct oceanfront cul-de-sac is now offered for those who choose to design a custom residence. Prime near North end location with Lake Trail access. Architectural concepts drawn by Architectural Digest Top 100 Richard Landry. Adjacent oceanfront lot available separately. $22,000,000. WEB: 0075528
DOUBLE LOT - LAKE VIEW
GORGEOUS GEORGIAN Beautiful Georgian Colonial created by architect Tom Kirchhoff and Colefax and Fowler of London. The spacious rooms are well proportioned and crafted. All stainless commercial kitchen. Master suite with dual baths, dressing areas and sitting room/office. Walled for privacy. Owner financing possible. Estate Section Location. $5,450,000. WEB: 0075224
Exceptionally redone residence on Sandpiper Drive. 4 Bedroom main house plus staff and 3 bedroom guest house with kitchen and gym. Huge eat-in Chef ’s kitchen. Formal dining room. Resort style pool with big intracoastal view. Impact glass. Crestron system. Generator. Beach access. Value Priced at $3,900,000. WEB: 0075402
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ADDISON MIZNER HOUSE One of the Mizner’s first Palm Beach creations built in 1920. One property from the Ocean, “Costa Bella” retains all of its original details. Grand Ballroom with pecky cypress ceiling. Dining salon with fireplace. Reception room/ stone stair hall. 5 bedroom with Ocean views plus 4 staff bedrooms. 3 Garages. $8,950,000. WEB: 0075304
CASA ROSADA TOWNHOUSE Center of Town - Brazilian Avenue. Secluded behind an historic Addison Mizner wall lies this gated 4 bedroom, 5.5 bath townhouse. Formal Dining Room. New impact windows and doors. Beautiful Pool. Large patio with fireplace and Pergola 2-car garage. Elevator. $3,650,000. WEB: 0075342.
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THE POINT OF PALM BEACH The Northeast tip of Palm Beach is now available for purchase. This is the most amazing waterfront parcel to custom build your own residence. Surround yourself with direct oceanfront and the Palm Beach Inlet. Seawall. Best views of the Island! Design concepts prepared by Architect Thomas Kirchhoff. $28,900,000. WEB: 0075360
MAJESTIC REGENCY ESTATE Located on a private cul-de-sac lies this majestic French Regency style residence. A grand entrance foyer and reception room lead to large scale rooms with distinctively high ceilings throughout. There are 4 bedrooms and a wonderful pool house. The paneled library has a fireplace and bar. A breakfast room and formal dining room are flanked by a large eat-in kitchen. Situated on over an acre of land filled with meditation gardens, fountains and a beautiful covered loggia for al fresco entertaining. $8,995,000. WEB: 0075560
WALLY TURNER 561.301.2060
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CONCOURSE D’ELEGANCE BY CHRISTIAN CHENSVOLD
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THIS MONTH The Plaza Hotel commences phase two of its expansion of the Plaza Food Hall By Todd English. Opened in June 2010 and encompassing 5,400 feet on the hotel’s concourse level, the hall is the first of its kind in a New York City hotel, offering both dine-in and take-away service (not to mention delivery to select benches and grassy knolls in Central Park). Open from breakfast until 10 pm and created by the renowned chef and restauranteur, the Food Hall boasts over a dozen stations that use seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, all under the direction of executive chef Michael Suppa. “There’s truly something for everyone,” he says, “from grabbing a burger or pizza to formal dinners, and a constantly
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Opposite: The Plaza Food Hall entrance on Central Park South. This page, above: The
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Bakery; below, The Wine Bar.
shifting crowd from lunch to dinner, weekday to weekend.� The expansion will add 3,500 square feet and include a wide range of retailers offering specialty foods and culinary gifts from such purveyors as Sant Ambroeus, FC Chocolate Bar by Francois Payard, Pain D’Avignon, and Lady M Cake Boutique. Adjacent to a new cocktail bar are rentable wine lockers. The expanded space also accommodates regular events, including cooking classes, wine tastings, and book signings by renowned chefs. But the cynosure of the expansion will be the new Pasta Bar, featuring an imported pasta-maker that will allow diners to see how rotini and rigatoni is made, from fresh ingredients to finished product at the end of the 35-foot marble bar. u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 8 1
FROM THE ARCHIVES PU B L I SH E D FE BR UARY 19 9 9
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C E L E B R AT I N G 2 5 Y E A R S O F Q U E S T
21–27 March 2012 The 20th Annual British Antique Dealers’ Association Fair at THE DUKE OF YORK SQUARE, off Sloane Square, LONDON SW3 Exclusive and in the heart of Chelsea, The Sloane Club is the epitome of elegance. Luxurious bedrooms, relaxing drawing rooms and delicious contemporary British food served in our glamorous dining room, roof terrace and bar.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7589 6108 Freefone USA: 1 877 872 0778
Please enquire about our special weekend rates, to include temporary membership.
To book a table at the Cellini restaurant within the Fair, call +44 (0)1233 662166. Visit our website for details on the Loan Exhibition, the Charity Benefit, opening times and further information bada-antiques-fair.co.uk Lower Sloane Street, Chelsea London SW1W 8BS Tel: +44 (0)20 7730 9131 Fax: +44 (0)20 7730 6146 Email: reservations@sloaneclub.co.uk www.sloaneclub.co.uk www.theclubsuites.co.uk
THE FINEST ART & ANTIQUES FOR SALE
THE WEALTHY art collector waving a paddle in a multi-million dollar auction and the novice buying his first painting are united by more than just their passion for art. Both would be chilled to the core to hear the words “just because you paid for it doesn’t mean you own it.” Welcome to the art world and its growing number of ownership disputes, one of the most pressing issues in today’s art market. Fortunately there is a safe harbor for both buyers and sellers: art title insurance. Introduced in 2006 by ARIS Title Insurance Corporation, an art title policy offers simple and straightforward benefits for a low one-time premium. First, if your title is challenged the insurance company, which has in-depth knowledge of art law, will defend you—if necessary hiring the best lawyers at no cost to you. Second, if the defense is unsuccessful and you lose title, the insurance company will pay you the entire insured value of the art work. Furthermore, while providing these needed benefits, ARIS preserves the confidentiality conventions of the art world that are so important to collectors. Both seller and buyer can remain anonymous if they so desire. ARIS, as a neutral party situated between buyer and seller, requires that the parties identify themselves to ARIS, which keeps identities confidential both from the other side of the transation as well as the outside world. Pioneers in the field of art title insurance, ARIS was launched in 2006 to address the art market’s increasing need for effective management of title risk. It is still the only existing underwriter providing title insurance for fine art and tangible personal property, including artifacts, manuscripts, and musical in84 QUEST
struments. The policy provides coverage for the life of ownership, including transfers to legal heirs. The significant increase in title disputes in recent years has impacted not only buyers and sellers but every part of the market: legal and financial advisors, institutions, trustees, banks lending against art, and property insurers. “Over the past year,” says ARIS cofounder and chairman Lawrence M. Shindell, “we’ve begun to receive calls with questions such as, ‘We’re not sure we can write the property insurance without guaranteed ownership, because it falls under the category of insurable interest.’ Five years ago you never heard anyone ask that question. In other cases, we are seeing property insurers deny loss payments until the question of ownership is resolved, something unheard of just a few years ago.” And if you thought you could find peace of mind from dealers with sterling reputations, think again: these days no sale is foolproof. Recent headlines involving some of the nation’s most prestigious art dealers have thrown into question the entire notion of implicit trust. “People in every sector of the market have come to understand that there’s no such thing as buying from the best and being fully protected in quite the same way that title insurance offers protection,” says Shindell. “If the view that you can buy from the best with security could provide full protection, and you could navigate the legal title issues through traditional notions of due diligence, then the kinds of title claims that occur in the market would not occur. But they do occur, and therefore art market due diligence alone doesn’t fully manage the title risk. The only way to guarantee ownership is
through a third-party title insurer that’s actually taking the economic risk.” Here’s an example of how it works. Once a buyer and gallery reach a deal, the buyer contacts ARIS before the transaction takes place. A policy is written, with a typical turnaround time of two weeks. In the case of auctions, most of the application and underwriting can be completed before bidding begins. The cost is one to three percent of the value of the work of art at the time of purchase. “We use the purchase price for insured value in the case of transactions,” explains Judith L. Pearson, ARIS cofounder and president, “and appraisals when a person insures an owned work and in the case of a work that is being gifted or loaned to a museum.” Confidentiality remains a perennial concern in the art market. Collectors are like stock market investors and do not wish to telegraph their intentions. “As the only true neutral third-party in the market,” says Shindell, “we understand the market’s need for confidentiality. We give the buyer some degree of control in the transaction, yet still embrace the sellside’s need for confidentiality.” Whether you’re spending $25,000 on a painting or $10 million, the amount is probably a significant investment to you. Art title insurance guarantees that a cherished work hanging above your mantelpiece is really yours. “Just like in real property, we believe that title insurance will become a part of every single art transaction,” says Pearson. “Moreover, we believe that the market will segment, with works of art that have title insurance becoming much more valuable than those without, and with some works perhaps being relegated to the black market.” u
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THE ART OF RISK MANAGEMENT
INSURANCE
ARIS cofounders Judith L. Pearson and Lawrence M. Shindell.
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THIS MARCH 16th until the 25th The European Fine Art Fair (TEFAF) will celebrate its Silver Jubilee with the grandest fair in its history. The once small, upscale fair began 25 years ago in the city of Maastricht, Holland, and today it represents a multi-billion dollar empire with 260 top galleries exhibiting the most important pieces of today’s art market. Before the fair opens, 29 committees comprised of 175 leading experts rigorously check every item for authenticity, condition, and quality. The fair draws nearly 10,000 visitors per day, including delegates from every major American museum. “TEFAF is widely recognized as the world’s greatest art and antiques fair. I wouldn’t miss it.” says
Michel Cox Witmer, TEFAF’s official U.S. Ambassador and board member. “Collectors can find the best of everything here, from ancient Greek sculptures to Picasso paintings.” Witmer adds, “And we enjoy being in the beautiful town of Maastricht.” The historical center of Maastricht will host ballet performances, concerts, an art market conference, and more to celebrate TEFAF’s 25th anniversary. But of course, the main attraction will be the fair itself, where the greatest treasures from over 6,000 years of art history will be on display. u Please visit TEFAF.com for more information.
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TEFAF SILVER JUBILEE
This page, clockwise from top left: “Party by the Riverbank” by Il Mastelletta; “Standing Attendant,” Ming Dynasty; “Danseuse en bleu à la barre” by Edgar Degas; a piece of furniture being vetted at TEFAF; Pelham Galleries’ booth at TEFAF in 2011; “Le bassin de Deauville” by Raoul Dufy; a painting is inspected for the fair, 2011; “The Harvest” by Pieter Bruehel the Younger. Opposite, clockwise from top: hundreds of thousands of flowers fill the aisles at TEFAF in Maastrict each year; “Le peintre et son modele” by Pablo Picasso; Michel Cox Witmer, official U.S. Ambassador for TEFAF; “Les quatre acrobates” by Fernand Leger.
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THE BADA ANTIQUES & FINE ART FAIR STAGED FROM 21st – 27th March, the 20th BADA Fair will bring together one hundred of the U.K.’s leading experts who offer for sale antiques and fine art of the highest quality. Furniture, paintings, textiles, silver, jewelry, and other works of art are all available at this event, internationally recognized as the U.K.’s leading art and antiques show. As part of the 20th anniversary celebrations, a new charity, HITS, Head Injury Through Sport, founded by Fair Exhibitor Sandra Cronan, together with Greta Morrison and Francesca Schwarzenbach, will be launching its first benefit Gala dinner at the Fair. 88 QUEST
The BADA Fair takes place at the Duke of York Square in Chelsea, one of London’s most affluent commercial and residential districts, steeped in history, with Regency houses in quiet, tree-lined streets, where quirky cafes sit comfortably next to Michelin-starred restaurants. The Duke of York Square, together with Sloane Street, is now home to many of London’s most revered names in luxury retail, with many international brands among them. Much of Chelsea, including the Duke of York Square, is owned by Earl Cadogan, one of Britain’s wealthiest aristocrats, and examples of his generous patronage are visible throughout the area.
Exclusive, and in the heart of Chelsea, you can also find The Sloane Club, the epitome of elegance. Its charming rooms designed with a country house feel, together with the Club dining room where the award winning Head Chef’s traditional British dishes can be savored, offer a retreat from the hustle and bustle of London life in the privacy of a unique haven. You will find the very best that London has to offer at The Sloane Club and at The BADA Antiques & Fine Art Fair, in Chelsea in March. u Please visit both bada-antiques-fair.co.uk. and sloaneclub.co.uk.
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Top quality antiques in the heart of London’s Chelsea.
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Above, clockwise from top left: The Sloane Club Drawing Room; Sloane Square; the Small Sloane Room; Duke of York Square. Below, clockwise from top left: a BADA Fair branded London taxi; a painting by Francis Sartorius (1777) from Charles MacKinnon; a Regency period table from Godson & Coles; a giltwood armchair (1765 ) from Frank Partridge; halberds from the loan exhibition. Opposite: the interior of the BADA Fair.
THIS SPECTACULAR 8,000-square-foot residence at 601 Island Drive on Everglades Island in Palm Beach exudes the style and elegance expected in this exclusive island resort. Completed in 2010 for a discerning owner, the property offers all of the firstclass amenities and appointments desired for luxurious living. Situated on over a hundred feet of direct Intracoastal water, the house offers a spacious yet comfortable master suite on the second floor with expansive views over the water, along with a private sun deck exclusive to the owner’s suite. The second floor also boasts two spacious guest suites complete with private facilities and spacious closets. Two additional expertly appointed guest suites on the first floor allow a large family to live comfortably and leisurely, as well as accommodating all the new friends you will discover now
that you have a house in Palm Beach. While the residence completely suits the formal lifestyle, it also embraces casual living. The large eat-in kitchen and family room is wonderful for family gatherings and informal dining, and the outdoor loggia overlooking the water is a spectacular setting for anything from elegant dinner parties to having your aforementioned friends over for Monday Night Football. Regardless of how you live, 601 Island Drive represents the best of the best, in one of the most exclusive communities in the world. The property is steeped with tradition, elegance, and history and is part of the paradise that is Palm Beach. u For more information, please contact John O. Pickett III via 561.301.5266 or at jpickett@barrettwelles.com.
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Opposite, above: this 8,000-square-foot residence on Everglades Island in Palm Beach exudes style and elegance; below: the spacious family room is ideal for hosting guests; the property has over a hundred feet of Intracoastal waterfront views; the large eat-in kitchen is perfect for families. This page, above and below: the outdoor loggia opens to a beautiful pool which is perfect for entertaining during the day or at night.
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INDUSTRY INSIDERS continues to lead the Town of Palm Beach in single-family sales volume. Historically, 2011 was our second best year in our 33 years in Palm Beach. Q: What advantages do buyers have in today’s market? A: Although our inventory has been reduced over the past two years, buyers still have many choices in all price ranges in all areas. From grand waterfront estates to cottages, we have available a wide range of single-family homes. There is also a good selection of condominiums and townhomes, and waterfront and inland land is available for the buyer wishing to build a dream home.
WITH 30 YEARS experience selling real estate in the Town of Palm Beach, Quest turned to Vice-President and Brokerage Manager Carol Hickman of Sotheby’s International Realty to discuss the unique opportunities of buying and selling real estate in this unique part of the world.
Q: How is the Palm Beach market different from other markets? A: Palm Beach is one of the few places where people who can afford to live anywhere in the world choose to live. It is one of the world’s most desirable communities and, as a result, attracts global buyers. Some of our buyers are looking for a yearround residence; others are looking for a
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second or third home that will only be used a few months out of the year.
Q: How does today’s market compare to what you saw two years ago? Six months ago? A: We have closed on twice as many transactions as in 2009. Our sales volume is up almost three-and-a-half times over our 2009 figures, and the average sales price is up over $1 million from 2009. Approximately the same comparisons apply for the last six months. I am 1275 South Ocean Boulevard. Listed by Cris Condon. happy to say that Sotheby’s $38 million.
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Vice-President and Brokerage Manager at Sotheby’s International Realty, Carol Hickman.
Q: Who is taking advantage of this time to buy? A: Most notably, the high-end buyer from around the country and around the globe has taken advantage of this time to buy. We have recently been involved with six sales over $20 million. We have buyers in all price ranges making the decision to buy at this time and have seen multiple offers on some properties. Palm Beach has always been a magnet for those seeking to enjoy some downtime from their otherwise hectic schedules. Then there are the usual number of professionals and business owners moving up. And lately the international buyer has been well represented because of the loss of confidence in Europe. A troublesome mortgage mar-
ket generally has no effect on our buyers, who customarily pay in cash. Q: How do you see your season unfolding? A: Our seasonal rentals have been stronger than recent years, and historically this has been an indication of strong sales to come. Most buyers begin looking in earnest in January and February, go to contract in March or April, and close in May or June. The less motivated, sometimes of the speculator variety, usually become more motivated after losing a few opportunities and try to get on board before the season ends. We are expecting sales to continue at the current pace, quite possibly towards a record-breaking season. Q: What should someone look for in a broker and brokerage firm? A: While real estate is local by nature, today the market for property is national and global. I would recommend utilizing a brokerage company that can offer you national and international exposure and a strong vital presence on the Internet. For instance, Sotheby’s International Realty currently has a network of 500 offices in more than 40 countries and territories. A residential real estate transaction is too significant to be left to the assistance of
473 North County Road. Listed by Cris Condon. $26 million.
amateurs. Seek recommendations from knowledgeable persons for a full-time broker (not just a relative or friend). Ask the prospective broker about his or her prior experience assisting buyers and sellers in your price range, their years in business, and plan for assisting you. For example, our Palm Beach real estate agents customarily set the standard for local expertise and professionalism, each averaging over 15 years of experience. Q: What advice do you have for anyone selling right now? A: When listing a property, ask the pro-
spective broker for a comparative market analysis (CMA). Realistic pricing, based on a well-prepared CMA, will achieve the best-selling price in a reasonable time. Once the market value of your home has been determined, an experienced professional can help you decide on the offering price that is most in line with your goals, timing, and current market conditions. A comprehensive marketing plan will also assist you in achieving your objective. Sotheby’s enjoys a major advantage in the essential online marketplace. We leverage this through marketing and distribution arrangements with key websites, and through our relationship with the Sotheby’s auction house. This allows us to target a broad and qualified audience of purchasers more effectively than ever before. Q: Any other thoughts or reflections? A: As someone who has lived in Palm Beach for thirty years, I can attest to the fact that Palm Beach is an exceptionally desirable community. It is rightly acclaimed for its unsurpassed beauty, glorious climate, and gracious lifestyle. Our residents enjoy an exciting cultural environment, plus Worth Avenue’s renowned shops and galleries, gourmet dining and waterfront activities on Lake Worth and the Atlantic. We look forward to your visit. u
4 La Costa. Listed by Wally Turner. $8,995,000.
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Rushing Riverfront - Three serene acres along the Waccabuc River. Private setting with level lawns, old stone walls and towering trees. Charming Clapboard Country House with beautifully scaled main rooms. Formal Living and Dining Rooms. Country Kitchen. Family Room with stone Fireplace. Four Bedrooms. Fenced garden surrounding the pool. Decks and gazebo overlooking the water. Additional land available. $949,000
Victorian Grandeur - Turn-of-the-Century impeccably renovated. Wood shingle façade, period windows, rocking-chair porch, high ceilings, pocket doors, wide moldings and rich oak millwork. Center Entrance Hall. Formal Living and Dining Rooms with Fireplaces. Cherry Kitchen with granite. Sun-filled Family Room. Six Bedrooms.Two beautiful acres with ageold trees and Antique Barn. Pool. Walk to Katonah and train! $1,599,000
Buckbee Farm - A private oasis. Nearly seven private, protected acres in the heart of Katonah. 1780 Barn renovated into Classic Country Colonial with hardwood floors, extensive millwork, period hardware and two fireplaces. Beautifully landscaped grounds with ancient trees, specimen shrubs, rolling lawns and gardens. Pool, firepit, chicken coop, root cellar, “Tea” house, garden shed and corn crib “office” .The perfect organic farm! $1,495,000
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The Fanjul Family From left to right: Peps Fanjul, Lourdes Fanjul, Lulu Fanjul, Pepe Fanjul, Jr., Pepe Fanjul, and Emilia Fanjul photographed at their family ranch near Lake Okeechobee with their dogs Zac, Minnow, Casper, Blue, Glen, and Van.
Family Ties PRODUCED BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHED BY LUCIEN CAPEHART
Palm Beach may be known for its tropical weather patterns and glamorous party circuit, but for some it’s more than just a fair-weather playground: it is a family town. For this year’s Palm Beach Issue, we photographed five three-generation families who make this haven their home. 98 QUEST
The Hanley Family Allie Hanley (center) holds her grandson, Force Hanley Mellon, with her daughter, Nicole Hanley Mellon (left), and Coco Bunny, their Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in the loggia of their family home in Palm Beach. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 1 0 1
The Smith Family Dani Smith Moore (seated) with daughters Ali and Lesly, and her mother, Lesly Smith (standing), gathered around the pool of Lesly Smith’s home in Palm Beach. 102 QUEST
The Gardner Family Gardner Perkin stands up for his mother, Tatiana Papanicolaou Perkin (left), and his grandmother, Alexandra Gardner (right), in the living room of their home in West Palm Beach. 104 QUEST
The Pulitzer Family The Pultizer clan photographed at Lilly’s family home in Palm Beach. Top row, from left to right: Amy and Peter Pulitzer, Liza and Bob Calhoun, Bobby Leidy, Lilly Leas, and Chris Leidy. Middle row, from left to right: Kevin and Minnie Pulitzer McCluskey and Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau. Bottom row, from left to right: Jack McCluskey, Kai Pulitzer, Charlotte Pulitzer, and Emma Pulitzer. 106 QUEST
I WENT TO A MARVELOUS PARTY BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER
This year the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach will celebrate 30 years of its annual dinner dance. We dug into the archives to find some of the best snapshots to create a photo portfolio for the ages.
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This page: Earl T. Smith and Sue Whitmore arrive at the party in 1982. Opposite: Jane Dudley, departing from the dinner dance in 1982.
Scenes from the marvelous dinner dance hosted every year by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach. This page, clockwise from top left: Alyne Massey and Hillie Mahoney stand by the tables before guests arrive, 1992; EstĂŠe Lauder and Norman Parkinson on the dance floor, 1986;
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Pat Patterson and Guilford Dudley in conversation at the table, 1992. Opposite, clockwise from top left: Mary Lou Whitney on the dance floor, 1982; Polly Ober and C.Z. Guest arriving at the party, 1997; Chessy Patcevitch at dinner, 1994; Pauline Pitt and Arnold Scassi during cocktails, 2005; Scott Snyder and Audrey Gruss standing before dinner, 1992; Kate Ford, Harry Platt, Thorunn Wathne, and Frank Chopin during cocktails, 1996; Jean Tailer and John Loring standing outside, 1993; center, Noreen Drexel and John Mashek seated during dinner, 1986.
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COLORS OF THE COAST BY DANIEL CAPPELLO
IN A FASHION WORLD that tends to favor
the safety and city-chic of black, women have Paola Quadretti to thank for color—and some of the greatest colors, at that. Her palette, along with her intrinsic sense of style, are both in line with the longstanding Italian heritage of superb style marked by finely tuned craftsmanship and a natural sense of vitality and life. A longtime favorite of in-the-know women of fine fashion and great style, Quadretti, who recently debuted a pop-up store at 937 Madison Avenue, has earned accolades for the couture-like quality of
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Paola Quadretti’s Spring 2012 Riviera collection includes the silk charmeuse gown in Florentine Iris Garden print with French lace (this page), and the orange and blue Italian silk shantung with contrast piping and oversize buttons (opposite page).
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The designer Paola Quadretti (opposite, inset) with sketches from her Spring 2012 Riviera collection: the banded crochet and silk ribbon cap-sleeved top with silk georgette wrap skirt (this page), and pink floral silk damask dress with silk georgette inset scarf (opposite page).
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her designs. Her fabrics and textiles are from the finest Italian mills, and are cut to the shape of the women they are intended for; not only do they look great, but women love the way they feel against their skin. For her upcoming Spring 2012 collection, “Riviera,” Quadretti drew inspiration from an extremely elegant woman: an avant-garde, sophisticated, and glamorous protagonist who loves being her own ambassador, expressing herself through her own attire. Quadretti’s colors for the collection are characteristically bright, but bear an even greater intensity this time thanks to their inspiration: the Italian Riviera. Mediterraneanlike hues of aquatic turquoise and coral mix seamlessly with everything from white, gold, and ecru to fiery orange and yellow. Even earthy browns—reminders of the sea-lined rocks and coast—round out the palette. Somers Farkas, one of New York’s leading ladies of fashion, praises Quadretti’s fabrics, colors, and designs, and describes feeling
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Orange and blue silk satin paisley jumpsuit with crystal tassel rope belt (this page); purple linen jacket with fringe detail and Florentine Iris Garden print pant in cotton (opposite page).
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both feminine and confident in Quadretti’s clothes. “I have long believed that true style is effortless—an innate beauty and grace, elegant pride with humility, a subtle grandeur without pretension,” Farkas says. “As evidenced by Paola’s collections, she too holds my belief as part of her own. She knows that every woman is beautiful, and her clothes complement and enhance a woman’s body and inner strength. I feel oh-so-chic in her things.” Style connoisseur Amy Fine Collins concurs. “I admire Paola’s hands-on dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and fit,” she says. “Her textiles and color sense are distinctive, luxurious, and refined, and I
love that clients can customize details such as lengths, textures, trims, buttons, and palettes.” And, with its vivid colors, Quadretti’s Riviera collection is not only dedicated to the seductive Italian seaside, but also to the gilded American resort of Palm Beach. “Everything in Palm Beach seems perfect. It is a timeless, magical dream world, full of gorgeous villas, endless beaches, glittering shops, good friends, and historic hotels,” Quadretti says. “Everything has a soul and a strong identity.” And the same could be said of her latest collection, which surely will find a happy life along the Palm Beach shores. u
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A SCHOOL FOR ALL SEASONS BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER
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This page: In the 1940s, the marjority of students were winter residents being prepared to return to their Northern schools at the end of the season (top); now students study the full school year (below). Opposite: the historic entrance at Palm Beach Academy's Upper Cam-
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pus on Sea View Avenue.
“THE BEST MEANS of forming a virtuous and happy people,” wrote George Washington in a letter to George Chapman in 1784, “will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation, every other means, in my opinion, must fail.” There can be little doubt that education is one of the singular most important issues facing our country today. Standing stalwart on this frontier is the ninety-year-old Palm Beach Day Academy. From its advanced technology to its globally focused curriculum, from its continuing education for teachers to its proactive relationships with its alumni, board, and community, Palm Beach Day Academy has become a world-class institution, not only competing with the best schools throughout the country, but setting a standard of educational excellence. “I was concerned about providing the same quality of education for my children when we moved to Florida,” says parent and CEO of Margaritaville, John Cohlan. “Right in Palm Beach, I found Palm Beach Day Academy that provides students an educational experience comparable to the finest New York City schools...only with better weather.” J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 1 1 9
Above: public speaking is emphasized at an early age and throughout all grades; left, a glimpse into the past curriculum and enrollment, 1923. Opposite, above: academics have always been engaging at Palm Beach Day; below:
Many of the Palm Beach Day’s noble efforts have been made possible with the dedicated work of Dr. Rebecca van der Bogert at the helm. Parent and Director of Global Leadership at Tsinghua University in Beijing John Thornton says, “PBDA is an unusual and highly distinctive school primarily because of its exceptional head, Becky van der Bogert, and the faculty and administrative team she leads. While always staying true to its enduring purpose and core values, PBDA is a school thoroughly aware that it is preparing students to lead healthy engaged lives in the increasingly connected and rapidly evolving 21st century.” Dr. van der Bogert has positioned PBDA to be galvanized as a 120 QUEST
team in all aspects of school life but, as she says, “I am not a change agent. It isn’t thisversus-that, but rather the expansion of ideas.” And it is this expansion of ideas and an enduring love of learning that help to set Palm Beach Day apart. “Teachers impart far more than knowledge,” notes Dr. van der Bogert. “They instill qualities of character, commitment, confidence, and leadership—qualities that last a lifetime.” It is with these characteristics that young graduates of PBDA go out and engage the world. “Our son has been prepared not only for the best prep schools, but to go out into the world as a caring, well-informed teenager,” says author and parent James Patterson. “Something of a rarity these days, no?” PBDA will never lose its tradition of family values or the individual care for its students and community in its enduring quest for excellence. “Twenty-three members of the Fanjul family have been educated at the Palm Beach Day Academy,” begins parent and Board of Trustees member Lourdes Fanjul, “and each generation has found PBDA to be a true family
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students are encouraged to develop their social skills.
This spread, clockwise from top left: once PBDA was an all-boys school; the Annual Walter H. Butler Field Day; a co-ed class from the 1980s, the Palm Beach School for Boys merged with Palm Beach School of girls; students today on a global trip to China; learning has always been interactive; sports have also always been a fundamental part of the school; Pepe and Emilia Fanjul with Pepe Fanjul, Jr.; Jean Flagler Matthews, Amory Haskell, and Head of current Board of Trustees for Palm Beach Day Academy (missing in photo: Joe Sambuco, Paul Leone, Anne Metzger, and Ambrose Monnell); individual attention is a hallmark of the teaching at Palm Beach Day Academy.
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School Donald Niemann, 1959; the
Here, students climb the Great Wall of China; below, plays and musicals are a large part of Palm Beach Day Academy. Opposite, above: students pose for their traditional class photo; the Board of Trustees, circa 1960s.
school where parents are in partnership with teachers and the administration. The school community is close-knit and we all care for one another’s children.” Paul Leone, President of The Breakers and Flagler System, who is also a parent of a student, agrees: “As someone in the service industry I’m impressed with the responsiveness on the part of teachers and administrators. They truly listen and care about meeting the unique needs of each child.” Similarly, parent Cindy Sulzberger of The New York Times says, “We love the way Palm Beach Day Academy blends a commitment to the highest standards of academic excellence with an awareness of each student’s unique needs.” Dr. van der Bogert, her administrative team, and the faculty focus on
constantly assessing the curriculum to maintain the highest standards of education, while incorporating new methodology for the changing needs of their students. Poised, inspired, engaged, articulate, creative, empowered, and aware are some of the words used to describe the graduates of this school. But Dr. van der Bogert and the PBDA community of alumni, board members, administrators, and teachers aren’t through just yet. With the purchase of a new piece of land, Lower Campus has the space to design a state-ofthe-art facility which will enhance programs in critical thinking, global awareness, technology, science, arts, and athletics. The renovation of Matthews Auditorium on Upper Campus will allow for the faculty to enhance programs in the areas of speech, drama, and music. On both campuses, they continue to follow Dr. van der Bogert’s motto: “Good, better, best. Never let it rest. ’Til your good is better, and your better’s best.” To be sure, these are words to live and learn by. u
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This page, above: global experiences are important to students at PBDA.
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This page: "Dead Jaws." Opposite page: "Ocean House." Both photographs by Chris Leidy.
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trips to the Bahamas. Favorite locations include Bakers Bay, Treasure Cay, Cat Cay Club, Green Turtle Cay, Hopetown, Lyford, and Harbor Island. Free-dive spearfishing has become a popular pastime of the younger, more aquatically inclined set. “Most of my diving is done spearfishing either here or in the Bahamas; diving for hogfish, grouper, snapper and lobster are a great way to spend an afternoon,” says Hunter Beall, a third-generation Palm Beacher and avid fisherman. If the Bahamas are too far away, the Jupiter inlet restaurants can be a great evening getaway. Bobby Leidy and his cohorts enjoy drinks at the Square Grouper, followed by dinner at Guanabanas, a tropical tiki bar and restaurant with live music that participates in the “Fresh from Florida” campaign by using only local seafood. Twilight tennis and evening golf have always been popular Palm Beach pastimes. After the competitive tennis season has come to a close, many players dash off to hone their skills at Bollittieri Tennis Academy near Sarasota. Three days of drills, serve analysis, and sports psychology can refresh any club or team tennis player. Some islanders prefer to spend their time shooting at the
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particular activity, typically a sport, isn't pursued. In Palm Beach, off-season refers to the months from May to October. Long, tropical days and sea breezes allow for a variety of adventuresome activities under the Florida sun. The off-season bell rings once the Worth Avenue sale signs are hung. There is nothing better than trading your dancing shoes and black-tie for flip-flops and rash guards. When the exhausting nightlife finally comes to a close, the rum-punch regattas and sailboat races around Peanut Island begin. Residents spend more of their time hiding in their North End beach cabanas by day, stoking fire pits by night. The jewel-toned waters, pristine beaches, and priceless sunsets are the perfect backdrop for a peaceful and lowkey lifestyle. Boating, surfing, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and afternoon thunderstorm dodging are some favorite summer pastimes. When locals suffer from island fever on the 16 miles of Palm Beach, there are many destinations to venture to by plane or boat. Seaplanes and Cessnas can really come in handy for summer island hopping. When all the fishing tournaments are over, boat captains and crews are traded for weekend
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South Florida Shooting Club, Pine Creek Sporting Club, or Quail Creek Plantation. Down the road at J&R Outfitters, there are 4,000 acres of game-rich hunting grounds filled with water buffalo, antelope, and wild hogs. Or if you prefer, you can stick to plantation-style wingshooting, hunting doves, turkeys, quail, ducks, and snipe. Alligator season begins in August. In exchange for proper permits, a daredevilish group of 30-year-olds I like to call “The Boy Scouts of P.B.” ride around in airboats hunting alligators on the north side of the Everglades in a statewide hunt. Some of us can’t handle all this adventuresome living and prefer to whisk our children off to Walt Disney World, where Pooh and Peter Pan are dying for company. Just down the road, Shamu and the SeaWorld dolphins are doing the backstroke in the sun. If your prefer air conditioning, the Kravis Center offers a variety of classes for all ages. I attempted a tap dance class and the "kick-ball-change" proved to be demanding and confusing. When hunger calls, you can slip into Buccan and the Palm Beach Grill without a reservation. It is a much easier to grab a good table when the population decreases by two-thirds. Stores
post summer hours, spas have flexible treatment schedules, and barbecuing on a lazy afternoon with family and friends is ideal. Of course, some people don’t need to stick around for school or work. The players at the International Polo Club head back to Argentina, Aiken, and Nashville. The equestrian set heads back to Long Island for the Hampton Classic. Everyone disappears at some point to cool off up north or out west. Offseason also means construction, renovations, and crossing of fingers during hurricane season. With an active and relaxing summer ahead, you figure out how to live in Florida during the busy winter months. No matter what the season, Palm Beach and the surrounding areas are truly somewhere extraordinary—a world worth exploring. u This spread, clockwise from top left: a fan boat takes a trip through the Everglades; Erik Waldin casts a rod on the annual "Jupiter Island Fishing Club" trip to Andros; "Ryan's Mahi" illustrates the ancient art of freedive spearfishing, which has become a popular pastime; the favored dinner spot, Guanabanas, where Bobby Leidy and others park their boats at the dock; the sailing races around Peanut Island mark the change of season in Palm Beach; fresh lobsters; an arial view of Palm Beach Island.
ON THE AVENUE We guide you up and down the legendary Worth Avenue (with a stop on Peruvian) for some of the best shopping that Palm Beach has to offer.
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RALPH LAUREN 300 Worth Avenue / 561.651.3900 Ralph Lauren, a staple in the closets of Quest readers from the Hamptons to New York City and Palm Beach, is right at home on Worth Avenue, holding court in a stately spot behind a triple-arched façade. Customers are greeted by the immaculately trimmed topiary adorning the entrance; once inside, a vast array of resort-appropriate colors, from lime green to turquoise to tangerine, awaits. Clothing and accessories from across the company’s labels—Blue Label, Black Label, Purple Label, and Collection—ensure that both men and women will find whatever they might need for any Palm Beach occasion.
WALLY FINDLAY GALLERIES 165 Worth Avenue / 561.655.2090 With locations in Palm Beach, New York, and Barcelona, Wally Findlay Galleries’ 142-year history has reflected the various schools of art from each period, specifically the Impressionists of the 1880s and the Fauves and Modern Masters of the early 20th century. Through its support of subsequent contemporary art movements, the gallery has developed a group of distinguished artists worldwide. This month, at its Palm Beach location, the gallery opens a n ew exhibition by the Spanish artist Luis Ribas titled “Adoracion.”
SEQUIN 219 Worth Avenue / 561.328.8405 Sisters Kim Dryer and Linda Renk’s first jewelry store in Palm Beach, at 330 South County Road, was so successful last season that this past December the designing duo opened a second location on Worth Avenue. It’s little wonder why they have struck a cord with Palm Beachers, since Sequin designs for everyone from Badgley Mishka to Madonna. In the Worth Avenue store you will find some of the more exclusive products, including chunky necklaces made of semi-precious stones, colorful rope pieces, elaborate chandelier earrings, and their exclusive Sea Life Collection that’s sold only in Palm Beach. But don’t forget to stop in at Sequin’s original store for their classic resin braclets and much more. JA J ANNUUAARR YY2 20 01 1 1 1 0 29 0
DENNIS BASSO AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE 172 Worth Avenue / 561.833.2551 ext. 346 Though the sun-kissed climate of Palm Beach doesn’t necessarily conjure thoughts of fur, everyone knows that a fox bolero or full-length mink is a necessary fashion staple in any proper wardrobe. What’s more, Palm Beach winters witness their fair share of chilly nights—even below the 40degree mark. When Mother Nature puts on the chill, be sure to stop by Saks Fifth Avenue and head straight to the Dennis Basso section, where you’ll find the latest designs by one of New York’s favorite furriers. Basso’s number seems to be programmed in the phones of everyone from Upper East Side socialites to international personalities. Now, slipping into stoles, Palm Beachers too are keeping Basso on direct dial.
WILLIAM R. EUBANKS INTERIOR DESIGN, INC. 340 Worth Avenue / 561.805.9335 Interior designer William R. Eubanks is truly a classicist’s classicist. Known for his use of French and English antiques, Oriental porcelains, sumptuous silks, damask fabrics, and jeweltone colors, Eubanks orchestrates homes into a symphony of comfort and beauty. The Eubanks team is always ready to take on projects both large and small with equal parts resolve and panache. The showroom houses a melange of antiques and is always unpacking shipments of rare goods. A stop at William R. Eubanks is a must-do for any design connoissuer.
CHARLOTTE KELLOGG 256 Worth Avenue / 561.820.2407 Founded in 1998, Palm Beach staple Charlotte Kellogg now boasts two stores. The first, located at 256 Worth Avenue, houses her Fashion Collection, featuring clothing made of the finest linens, cottons, and silks. The easyto-mix pieces in bright hues are perfect for the South Florida lifestyle and other like-minded resort communities. The second store, which opened recently at 332 South County Road, houses her new Lifestyle Collection, which includes clothing, accessories, and gifts bought on her travels sourcing fabrics for her clothing line. Stop in for a hostess gift or a gift for yourself.
TIFFANY & CO. 259 Worth Avenue / 561.659.6090 Like the town of Palm Beach, Tiffany & Co. is an American classic. Originally founded in 1837, the iconic brand of American jewelry and fine-goods opened its landmark store on Worth Avenue in 1991. Today the relationship between Palm Beach and Tiffany & Co. is as strong as ever. There is no better place to find the perfect gift for any of life’s occasions, from engagement rings to wedding bands, a new set of stationery to a new set of crystal glasses, sterlingsilver spoons for the newborn to momumental gemstones for a milestone anniversary. Tiffany & Co. is renowned and beloved not only in Palm Beach, but also the world over.
FIANDACA 351 Worth Avenue / 561.659.3339 Alfred Fiandaca began his career in fashion at the age of nine, assisting his father with patterns in Boston. Years later, upon opening a store on Maverick Street, he was approached by governor John Volpe to design an outfit for his wife to wear at the inauguration, and the rest is history. Today Alfred Fiandaca has dressed everyone from Julie Andrews to Audrey Hepburn to Lady Bird Johnson. And with stores on Madison Avenue, Newbury Street, and Worth Avenue, fashionable women in any location know where to shop. From suits fit for a first lady to show-stopping numbers, like this dress in blue and purple ombré, Alfred Fiandaca has it all—and more.
JENNIFER GARRIGUES 308 Peruvian Avenue / 561.659.7376 In business since 1988, Jennifer Garrigues is a true Palm Beach insider secret because it’s the perfect place to find that item you didn’t know you needed. English-born but longtime Palm Beach resident Garrigues travels the world to bring one-of-a-kind pieces into her store. From fantastic textiles and pillows to unique lamps and accessories, this showroom is a treasure trove for shoppers who have been struck with wanderlust or who are looking to add a little island style. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 1 3 3
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THIS APRIL legions of New Yorkers might just become a bit more informed on contemporary painting. That’s when the Argentine-born artist Daniel Bottero—a favorite among Palm Beach collectors—begins a month-long exhibit at Time-Warner Center, showcasing 60 works that will bring him exposure to countless thousands of office workers, residents, shoppers, and guests of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Bottero is already a familiar name in Palm Beach, which is home to the artist’s own showroom. His vibrant color palette and use of mixed media (oil, charcoal, and pastel) has been embraced by Palm Beach’s burgeoning community of art 134 QUEST
Miami-based painter Daniel Bottero was born in Argentina; his 2006 book is available at BotteroCollector.com.
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collectors, who have found in his contemporary abstracts an alternative to the traditional, representational art more commonly seen in Palm Beach. Opened last September at 208 Brazilian Avenue, Studio Bottero carries about 35 works by the artist, with stock refreshed every six weeks or so. Pieces start at $1,500 and go up to $65,000 for Bottero's signature large canvases. And though he doesn’t often take them, commissions are available and start at $20,000. Unlike the archetypal struggling artist—full of creative genius but inept at marketing his work—Bottero has taken the reins of the business side of being an artist. Collectors seeking his work may
go directly to the artist through three channels: the Palm Beach showroom, his Miami studio, and at BotteroCollector.com. Born in Buenos Aires in 1950, Bottero studied at the National School of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires before going on to earn a master’s degree at the Academia Italiana di Belle Arti in Lucca, Italy. Previously residing in Paris and New York, Bottero currently makes his home in Miami. His paintings grace the corporate collections of Citibank, Xerox, Avon, Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan Chase Bank, while private collectors include Hillary Rodham Clinton, Evgeny Kissin, Aharon and Isabel Orlansky, and Rick and Gizelle Wake.
This page: Botella. Opposite, clockwise from top: See You On The Other Side; The Strong Bond Of Love; Sweet Dreams Of Love.
Although his paintings are generally abstract (though often scattered with representational objects that stimulate the viewer’s imagination), they are emotion-driven as opposed to formal exercises in shape and color. “Over the years I have tried to become more in touch with the emotions within me and to allow those emotions to express themselves on the canvas,” says Bottero. “That is the privilege of the artist: to have the opportunity to use the canvas to express emotions, recollections, fears, and joys.” Bottero’s artistic process is a synthesis—or the search for one—between the unconscious mind and the physical and rhythmic movements of painting. “The images are generated from my subconscious,” says the artist. “When I paint I am one
with the canvas, and only when I finish do I see the images.” Moreover, only once a work is complete does Bottero decide on a title, which he chooses based on how the work speaks to him. Bottero says he often has no recollection of how his canvases came to fruition. However, one thing is certain: he starts with a lot of space to fill, with canvases measuring up to 86 by 82 inches. “I think large canvases give me the opportunity to express enormous emotions in my soul,” he says, “while small canvases allow me to express myself with detail.” Having the power to move people, earn their appreciation, and fire their imaginations is success, according to Bottero. “Every time someone admires my work and is inspired, I believe I have been successful.” u
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Moroccan Zelige tiles and Moucharabieh screens imported from Morocco highlight the authenticity of design for this Palm Beach pool house.
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When Didi Shields scoured the globe for her store Johnnie Browns, Morocco became a beloved destination. She turned to Livingston Builders to build
WHEN DIDI SHIELDS REVIVED a forgotten pool house at the urging of her children, it’s little surprise she chose to pay homage to Morocco. Shields, the longtime owner of Johnnie Browns, scoured the globe for objects to sell in her Worth Avenue store. During her travels, Morocco became a beloved destination. Shields called on Jim Remez and the team at Livingston Builders of Palm Beach to create her own garden mini Marrakesh. Today, inside the 10-foot divan that faces the pool, the old toy closet is a wet-bar and towels are stored in a custom wood console made from reclaimed stair balusters. Livingston Builders raised the roof a foot and a half and added a new stained wood tray ceiling. Palm Beach Pecky Cypress was chosen by their inhouse architect as the companion wood for the ceiling, doors, and cabinets to complement the Moroccan finishes. Traditional Moroccan shapes form the entry portal and niches, while carved-wood privacy screens called Moucharabieh custommade in Marrakesh are placed in openings above the bar and the bath windows. Zelige tiles, typically used as high wainscots in Moroccan courtyards and rooms, were sourced from Casa Ceramica and form a geometric pattern in custom green and blue. For the walls, Livingston Builders reinterpreted the traditional Tadelakt soap-polished lime plaster using local Palm Beach craftsman. Green Moroccan tile and weathered limestone pavers open onto the coral-stone pool deck. The pool house has once again become the center of all outdoor activities for the Shields family, and now it’s also become the coveted spot where grandchildren beg to sleep at night. u 142 QUEST
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This page: the 10-foot divan faces the pool. Opposite, clockwise from top left: Palm Beach Pecky Cypress was used for the roof; the space has once again become the center for family activities; Livingston Builders’ in-house architect mapped out the exact placement of the tiles on his elevation.
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PALM BEACH ZOO BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER
Quest takes you inside The Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches as it advances its conservation and education missions—and to
One of three male Malayan tiger cubs, a very significant birth for the zoo, as well as for the entire population of this endangered sub-species.
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it. I do believe it’s true,” goes the Simon and Garfunkle tune “At the Zoo.” And there is a lot happening at the Palm Beach Zoo these days, starting with the birth of three male Malayan tiger cubs. The zoo’s history dates to the 1950s when Paul Dreher, a former parks and recreation director, urged the city of West Palm Beach to preserve the land between Forest Hill Boulevard and Southern Boulevard to create a botanical and zoological garden. In 1969 a group of citizens formed the Zoological Society of the Palm Beaches “to protect wildlife and wildlife habitat, and to inspire others to value and conserve the natural world.” Today, the zoo provides an open-air classroom fostering awareness, appreciation, and respect of our world. The zoo houses over
1,400 animals on 23 acres of lush tropical habitat. Small and shady, the zoo focuses on South and Central Americas and the Pacific Rim. Among their animal stars is a Komodo dragon, a fourfoot long capybara (the largest rodent in the world), and a rare White Alligator named “Mardi.” But their main attraction these days is the tiger exhibit. Three Malayan tiger cubs were born this past May to the two resident Malayan tigers, mother Berapi and father Rimba, and are a significant birth for the zoo, as well as for the entire population of this endangered sub-species. “The cubs spend their days chasing each other and wrestling with mom, swimming in their pool, and attacking the trees and bushes in their exhibit,” says Stephanie Allard, PhD, Curator of Research and Animal Welfare at the Zoo. “These are all behaviors that are
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This page, clockwise from top left: a critically endangered Mexican spider monkey; a giant anteater, one of four species of anteaters; a golden lion tamarin, a small New World monkey; a Hoffman’s two-toed sloth; center, the Mayan pyramid replica at the Palm Beach Zoo. Opposite: views from the tiger exhibit
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with honorary chairwomen Kristy Clark, Darlene Jordan, and Bridget Koch. Last year, the event generated over one million dollars for the zoo. “To sum it up, the Palm Beach Zoo has a lot to offer,” says Palm Beach Zoo President Andrew Aiken. “Spending a few hours strolling through our campus is a great way to enjoy life with children and grandchildren, family and friends. We hope this experience leads to an interest in any number of our educational offerings, all focused on animals and wildlife habitat. Essentially, any degree of involvement in your local community zoo fosters connections and awareness between people and wild things, and allows us to continue our work: to encourage and promote the idea that there can be a sustainable balance and richness to our existence on this planet, a balance that values wildlife and wild things in general—things other than us.” I do believe Simon and Garfunkle were right. It is all happening at the zoo. u
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natural for tigers and demonstrate why these cats are such great ambassadors for their wild counterparts.” There are fewer than five hundred Malayan tigers left in the wild and the Palm Beach Zoo has partnered with Panthera, the world’s leading big cat conservation organization, to prevent their extinction. This past November, the Zoo hosted its annual Conservation Leadership Lecture, titled “Tigers, Cougars, and Jaguars: Lessons Learned and Getting it Right for Cat Conservation,” with Dr. Howard Quigley, Executive Director of Panthera’s Jaguar Program. Dr. Quigley spoke on how the organization is successfully implementing conservation strategies for the world’s largest and most endangered cats around the globe, with a specific focus on the zoo’s Tigers Forever program. On January 20th the zoo will hold its annual gala, “Born to be Wild,” honoring the three cubs. The chairwomen for the evening are Lillian Fernandez, Karin Luter, and Carol Mack,
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WHAT THE CHAIRS WEAR Karen Klopp, Founder of What2WearWhere, illuminates “What do I wear?” for the enlightened young chairs of the Winter Antiques Show Young Collectors Night on January 26 by creating an ensemble for today’s Renaissance women and philanthropists.
THE 58TH ANNUAL Winter Antiques Show will transform the historic Park Avenue Armory into a cozy treasure trove of extraordinary antiques and objets d’art that will surely brighten the chilly January social scene. And no evening sparkles more than the Young Collectors Night, benefiting the East Side House Settlement, a high-energy evening for new enthusiasts energetically chaired by Courtney Booth, Stephanie Clark, and Emily Israel Pluhar. The show runs from January 20 through the 29th, with the Young Collectors Night taking place on the 26th. u For more information, please contact the Winter Antiques Show at 718.292.7392 or visit winterantiquesshow.com. 152 QUEST
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not only in NYC, but at a neck-breaking pace in Florida, too. The tropical hoopla got started in Palm Beach over Thanksgiving with all kinds of exhibi-
tions, dinners, book parties, and more! Julia and David Koch had a book signing cocktail party at their award-winning, dazzling oceanfront palazzo for their pal photographer, Ellen Graham, and the
new beautiful book of her photographs of celebrities, cleverly titled Talking Pictures. Most of Palm Beach came to toast Ellen, including her husband, Ian Graham, Don and Muffy Miller, Kit and Bill Pannill,
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This page, clockwise from top: a mask at the Wolfensian-Florida International University sponsored by Van Cleef & Arpels during Art Basel Miami; John and Becca Thrash in Miami; Ellen Graham, Earle Mack, and Eva O’Neil for a book signing at the Kochs’ home in Palm Beach; Jackie and Rod Drake in Miami; Wilbur Ross and Stanislas de Quercize of Van Cleef & Arpels; Winsome Brown with Claude Arpels Jr. Opposite: Angela and Stanley Ho at dinner the Van Cleef & Arpels.
her daughter, Talbott Maxey, Grace and Chris Meigher, Luce Churchill, Eva O’Neil, John Mashek, Audrey and Martin Gruss, Carol and Earle Mack, Pauline Pitt, Scott Snyder, and more. John Loring, the design director emeritus at Tiffany, is not only a tastemaker and author of over 21 books, but a photographer, too, and was toasted at Holden Lunt’s beautiful new photography gallery right smack on Worth Avenue. John’s beautiful photos of a young man are on exhibition there through most of December. I have to mention the wonderful party the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach gave for New York, New York, the book of Harry Benson photographs that I wrote the text for. They had over 300 people and we sold out all the copies—yippee! John Mashek hosted a dinner at Club Colette afterward. Speaking of photographers, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County held a benefit dinner dance, dubbed “Paradise in Focus: Five Photographers of Palm Beach,” celebrating Bert Morgan, Mort Kaye, Bob Davidoff, Richard Morgan, and Lucien Capehart. During cocktails we got to peek at these talented Palm Beach photographers’ wonderful exhibition on display, then into dinner decorated in black and white, natch.
Among the group was James Birwind and Kevin Clark, Melanie and Chris Hill, Carol and Tom Kirchoff, Sonja and Mark Stevens, Elizabeth and Jeffrey Bateman, Gina and Jeffrey Sabean, Kate Ford, Frank Chopin, Karin Luter, Kate and Hashem Khosrovani, Tom Quick, Michele and Howard Kessler, Pat Cook and Bob Nederlander, Rene and Carlos Morrison, Frances Hayward, Mary and Mark Freitas, Carrie Bradburn, Lily Capehart, Lois Pope, Lorrain and Malcolm Hall, and more Well, if you think Palm Beach is busy, it pales compared to the action during Art Basel in Miami! Crowds from all ends of the planet descended upon Miami to see all the wonderful art on exhibition from international dealers and to go to the endless parties. There were all kinds of dinners hosted by such stars of the art world as Larry Gagosian and Aerin Lauder, as well as Samantha and Aby Rosen—a highlight being a black-tie dinner held at a most unexpected place: the Opa-Locka Airport. It was a benefit for the Wolfsonian-Florida International University. You would never guess in your wildest dreams that you were dining in an airplane hangar as the cocktail area was magically transformed into an enchanted forest, with various musicians tucked
into unexpected places and fabulous Van Cleef jewels on display. During cocktails, a special performance featuring Nick Cave’s acclaimed Soundsuits—dancers in brightly colored costumes, or wearable sculpture and masks—danced around a space reminiscent of Junkanoo on New Year’s Eve! Then, into the next hangar, where the space was transformed into a huge gallery lined with mirrors and long black tables seating about 80 people at each one. This sensational dramatic decoration was created under the direction of curator Neville Wakefield. After the Daniel Boulud dinner there was also live performance art by performers wearing nothing much more than the dazzling Van Cleef pieces from the “Bals de Légende” collection. The bejeweled young ladies were posing in tableaux, conceptualized by Vanessa Beecroft, a Los Angeles-based artist known particularly for her work with nudes. The evening was wrapped up with a performance of opera singer Jacqueline Fontaine accompanied by guitarist Mick Barr. To top it off, each guest was given a white mask to decorate with a pen for the inner artist in us all. Guests included Stanislas de Quercize, Jackie and Rod Drake, Beth deWoody, Becca and John Thrash, Angela Ho, Shirlee and Bernard Brown, and more. u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 1 5 5
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Anne McNally and Hamish Bowles celebrated Anh Duong (right) at Crown.
Stephen Fealy and RJ Heijmen attended “Celebrate the Neighborhood” at Milly and the Union Club.
Mark Gilbertson and Michelle Smith at Milly for an event on November 30.
Allison Sarofim poses at Crown for a dinner where Veuve Clicquot awarded its “Tribute to Inspiring Women” award to Anh Duong.
Diane von Furstenberg toasted Anh Duong,
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IT’S BEGINNING to look a lot like Christmas, thanks to SantaCon, but where’s the snow? Seriously, baby, it’s warm outside. Please pass the Rumple Minze (on ice). On November 30, the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House hosted “Celebrate the Neighborhood,” an event beginning at Milly, where I sipped champagne surrounded by black and hot pink party dresses designed by Michelle Smith. After an hour or so, everyone, including Tripp Potter and me, migrated to the Union Club for dinner. There guests including John Baker, Lizzie Edelman, and Lacary Sharpe wined and dined before dancing to DJ Ray. On December 4, the Cinema Society hosted a screen-
ing of Madonna’s W.E. with Piaget. At the after-party at Crown, Andrew Bevan, Anderson Cooper, Peter Davis, Zani Gugelmann, Prabal Gurung, Amanda Hearst, and Oliver Theyskens sipped “W.E.” Sparklers mixed with Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Extra Dry Sparkling Wine, pear liqueur, and lemon juice. Madonna and Valentino Garavani arrived, rolling with their entourages. I chatted with Alyssa Faden, Erin Jaffe, and Matthew Smith over theme-y cupcakes—Sunday, Sunday, gotta get down on Sunday. On the 8th, Brad Hunnewell and I attended Project Sunshine’s “Naughty & Nice” event at the Bowery Hotel. The co-chairs, CeCe Barfield, William Sinclair, Elizabeth Steel, and Anna J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 1 5 7
Varshisky, organized the Stoli- and Ty·Kusponsored fête. “Project Sunshine’s second annual young leadership holiday party was a great success, raising $105,000! The event has been very successful in spreading awareness about Project Sunshine to a new young professional demographic in New York City,” said Varshisky. I mixed and mingled with Micaela English, Nina Mayfield, Alexandra Oelsner, Katie Schloss, and Abigail Stone and considered bidding on Irina Shayk’s autograph. What? On the 13th, the Cinema Society and Giorgio Armani hosted a screening of Albert Nobbs with Sandra Brant and Ingrid Sischy. At the after-party at Armani Ristorante, Sinéad O’Connor, Elizabeth Olsen, and Daniel Radcliffe were among the young and the guest list ... That night, Sam Dangremond and I were invited to a dinner at Crown where Veuve Clicquot toasted artist Anh Duong with its
Society after-party at Crown on December 4.
“Tribute to Inspiring Women” award. Diane von Furstenberg, whose husband Barry Diller commissioned a figurehead for his yacht, Eos, from Duong, joined to toast her friend. Duong said, “‘Eos’ is the goddess of dawn. And I said to Diane, ‘Well, if there’s a goddess of the boat, it should be you. So, I’ll do your portrait.’” Hamish Bowles, Vanessa Kay, and Allison Sarofim were among the 15 celebrating Duong, dining on classic plates like Wagyu beef crudo and loup de mer. Veuve Clicquot, which translates from French to English as “widow” Clicquot, for the woman who inherited the eponymous company in 1805, ensured no one left a widow by gifting half-bottles in yellow-orange bags—champagne as accessory. A couple Christmas parties down, a couple to go. This is the stuff that my ruffle-y closet of Betsey Johnson and Jill Stuart was designed for! In the meantime, bonne année! u
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Chloe Sevigny, recently a redhead, attended the Cinema Society screening of W.E.; A Cinema
Co-chairs of Project Sunshine’s event, CeCe Barfield, Anna Varshisky, William Sinclair, and Elizabeth Steel.
Zoe Kravitz attended the after-party for a screening of Albert Dobbs at Armani Ristorante.
Rose Byrne at a screening hosted by the Cinema Society and Giorgio Armani.
Kara Feigeles and Elizabeth Berkule toasted with Smirnoff and Ty·Ku at Project Sunshine’s “Naughty & Nice” event.
Charles Darling and Jenny Cuminale at the Bowery Hotel to support Project Sunshine.
Rachel Stockman, Lily Gumz, Adele Lewis, and Hadley Smith support Project Sunshine.
Natalie Obradovich acted as a committee member for
Fernando Gentil and Maria Baquerizo at
Project Sunshine’s “Naughty & Nice” event.
the Bowery Hotel on December 8. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 2 1 5 9
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Crocodile Hunter,” there was another reptilian wrestler who braved gaping jaws in front of terrified audiences. Alligator Joe and his farm of scaly beasts was one of Palm Beach’s most popular tourist attractions at the turn of the century. With a drooping mustache, portly belly, and pistol by his side, Alligator Joe (born Warren Frazee) gave touring exhibitions that made him a national celebrity. Spectacle was paramount, and while newspaper reports claim his farm boasted hundreds of alligators and crocodiles, photographic scrutiny reveals that many of the creatures he surrounded himself with were newly dead or even stuffed. Gentlemen visiting Palm Beach who wanted a trophy for their library—or a handbag for their wife—could book 160 QUEST
Joe for a gator-hunting safari. In 1898 Joe accompanied Sir Edward and Lady Colbrooke, bagging an 11-footer for the Englishman and receiving $25 for his services. In 1915 Joe loaded his alligator entourage into numerous train cars and headed out west for San Francisco’s Panama Exposition. He died soon after, perishing not from a predator’s teeth, but evils within: double pleural pneumonia complicated by tonsilitis, fatty degeneration of the heart, and diabetes. Alligator wrestling was evidently a poor substitute for healthy exercise. —Christian Chensvold Warren Frazee adopted the sobriquet Alligator Joe and became one of Palm Beach’s earliest tourist attractions. He is pictured here with his “pet” alligators in 1904.
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