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THE YEARBOOK

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index

“The thing is, my life’s not that bad, so it’s not really a sad addiction book. There’s a lot of celebrity cameos—I want to make sure there’s a celebrity cameo at least every five pages.” cat marnell

the yearbook features

real estate

voyeur

20 the yearbook

64 market beat war and peace

103 Parties

SCENE photographs 83 of New York’s most stylish

What to bring to the table for a smooth transaction.

The best party people of 2013.

and interesting personalities.

74 market beat midtown west

110 ask annelise

scoop

Hell’s Kitchen in development.

Annelise Peterson answers your questions.

Schnabel, Abramović, Swinton and major movie stars

112 dear Justin Bieber michael musto

take over Manhattan.

Musto doles out advice to the pint-size pop sensation.

Ben Kulo

13 fêteration arty party

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winter 2013/14 Editor in Chief Peter Davis Creative Director Dean Quigley Publisher Joseph Meyer Managing Editor Eliza Krpoyan Marketing Manager Jacqueline Curley Copy Editors Nadia Croes, Sarah Dohrmann, Joanna Scutts Editor at Large Zandile Blay Photographer at Large Ben Kulo European Editor Tom Sykes Society Editor Zachary Weiss Arts Editor William Corwin Interns Marissa Mule, Shelley Zou Contributing Writers Alex Catarinella, Rebecca Carroll, Corbin Brett Chamberlin, Shana Nys Dambrot, Jon Durbin, Michael Ewing, Carson Griffith, Darrell Hartman, Helaina Hovitz, Rachelle Hruska, Mark Jacobs, Max Kessler, Elizabeth Landers, Laura Mallonee, Molly Mulshine, Stephanie Newhouse, Martin Marks, Michael Musto, Annelise Peterson, Ben Pundole, Daniel Edward Rosen Contributing Photographers An Le, Ben Cope, Jonathan Bookallil, Sophie Elgort, Richard Gerst, Hanuk Hanuk, Josh Lehrer, Danielle Levitt, Elizabeth Lippman, David Needleman, Marie-Noyale, Peter Murdock, Darcy Rogers, Ned & Aya Rosen, Paul Sepuya, Ben Fink Shapiro, Victoria Stevens, Elias Tahan, Alexander Thompson, Ashford Thomson Contributors June Ambrose, Peter Feld, Monet Luhrsen, Lorenzo Martone, Chrissie Miller, Lucy Sykes Rellie, Euan Rellie, Nneya Richards, Amy Sacco, Kate Schelter, Marcus Teo

Publisher Jared Kushner CEO Joseph Meyer President Mike Albanese Editorial Director Ken Kurson Vice President of Sales Robyn Reiss Director of Arts Advertising Spencer Sharp Director of Marketing and Events Zarah Burstein Controller Tom D'Agostino General Counsel Laurence Rabinowitz Production Director Lauren Draper Advertising Production Lisa Medchill Advertising Sales David Bendayan, Jonathan Klein, Betty Lederman, Natasha Saadat SCENE Founder Julie Dannenberg

SCENE Magazine is published by Observer Media at 321 W. 44th St. 6th Floor, New York, NY 10036; (212) 755-2400; or visit us online at SCENEmag.com or follow us on Twitter @SCENEmag

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editor’s letter with Cat Marnell

with June Ambrose

with Betsey Johnson

with Chuck Close

For SCENE’s winter issue, we pulled off our most ambitious feature, photographing 83

Ryan McGinness discovered they used the same engraver in Brooklyn. The pioneering brain

New Yorkers in a single day. Deciding whom to invite to Milk Studios for SCENE’s 2013

behind Fashion Week, Fern Mallis, caught up with designers Betsey Johnson, Charlotte

Yearbook was not easy—they had to be fascinating, fabulous (and look good on camera).

Ronson and Mara Hoffman. And there was an endless parade of PYTs… Kyleigh Kuhn,

Our five cover subjects are all of the above and more. Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne,

Hannah Bronfman, Genevieve Bahrenberg, Jenné Lombardo, Athena Calderone… who all

of the menswear label Public School, recently won the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and

garnered comments like “she is so hot” throughout the day.

were named 2013’s CFDA Swarovski Menswear Designer of the Year. CFDA Swarovski Accessories Designer of the Year, jewelry designer Pamela Love, defines cool. Lady Gaga wears her creations in music videos and Love has collaborated with Suno, JCrew and

“All our friends are here,” exclaimed Milk’s main man Mazdack Rassi. “We have to do this every year.” We had the time of our life and can’t wait to come back. See you soon Milk. XOXO

director Spike Jonze, to name a few. Writer Cat Marnell flew into Milk Studios like a chic cyclone of charm and controversy. A former beauty editor, Marnell’s unadulterated accounts of her after-hours adventures nabbed her a reported $500,000 book advance from Simon & Schuster. And June Ambrose is a one-woman fashion factory: doling out style advice on TV, styling Jay-Z and designing a show line for HSN. SCENE’s Yearbook was like a great dinner party—the perfect mix and match of personalities from every corner of New York. Chuck Close—who needs no introduction—hung out all morning, graciously posing for endless Instagram photos. Author Jill Kargman and artist

Peter Davis

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Equal Housing Opportunity.

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scoop fêteration Jessica Biel

arty party

La Fondazione’s 2013 gala honoring John Elkann (Lapo’s brother) and architect Richard Meier. The black-tie dinner, full of heavyweight Italian names like Brooks Brothers’ Claudio del Vecchio, is held at the legendary Morgan Library in Midtown where violinist Robert McDuffie and pianist Elizabeth Pridgen take the stage.

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schnabel, Abramovic, swinton and major movie stars take over manhattan

2013 film benefit, hosted by Chanel. Karl Lagerfeld’s new muse Tilda Swinton is honored

Text by Zachary Weiss

the same night, and is presented with a simple cake topped with one candle just after dinner.

From cutting a rug with Geoffrey Rush to exploding toilets in the name of art, November takes me on a wild ride, beginning at black-tie benefits and ending at downtown discotheques—all in the same night: The month starts off with Mayor Michael Bloomberg enjoying his lame duck period at

The following night, I cross paths again with the mayor at The Museum of Modern Art’s for her mind-boggling variety of roles. “You remind me of an alien who landed in Scotland,” director Joon-ho Bong tells the crowd. Swinton happens to be celebrating her 53rd birthday Other guests include the Chanel party set: Vogue editrix Anna Wintour, Jessica Biel and David Bowie, who are treated to a performance by the newest teen crooner, Lorde. The next night, Cipriani 42nd Street plays host to the Phoenix House Fashion Award Dinner. Tory Burch, Estée Lauder’s John Demsey, Dennis Basso, Proenza Schouler’s 13

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scoop fêteration Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, Theory’s Andrew Rosen and Alina Cho all come to support the charity. DJ Steve Porter spins tunes while I chat with Cho about her next move post-CNN. Details are top secret, but needless to say the iconic broadcaster isn’t going anywhere just yet. A few days later I'm at the British Tea Bash at American Cut in Tribeca. Big-name Brits Hamish Bowles and Stephen Fry are honored among their fellow countrymen, including Orlando Bloom, Alexa Chung, Tennessee Thomas, and Tali Lennox—and yes, they all really drink tea. Or is it gin? Male model Cory Bond brings a posse of friends before decamping to No. 8 where Princess Eugenie of York joins us to party into the wee hours. I trade Tribeca for the Upper East Side the following night to celebrate Vladimir Roitfeld’s new exhibit at his uptown project space at 5A East 78th Street. The exhibition, open until December 15th, features work by Clare Rojas. “I have been a big fan of Clare’s. As soon as I had the possibility to give her an exhibition in New York, I reached out with the help of my friend PC Valmorbida, owner of Prism Gallery in LA,” Roitfeld tells me. “After reaching out, I then went to visit Clare in San Francisco a few months back. We were both very excited to be working together; it’s a great opportunity.” Later on in the night I get the chance to chat with the artisan of the hour, Rojas, about the creative process behind her works. “For me, the process of making abstract imagery is about trying to understand and nurture my natural disposition and attraction to certain colors, shapes, patterns, lines, compositions, and allowing that instinct to be enough,” Rojas says. Roitfeld’s mom and sister, Carine and

Linda Fargo, Dennis Basso

Alexa Chung

Julia, are there to show support, and art types Jeffrey Deitch, Kelly Rutherford, Michael Avedon and Stephen Gan all stop by, along with playboy Stavros Niarchos to boot. I continue to travel with the art set (and Stavros) to Greenwich, Connecticut on Sunday afternoon where the Brant family hosts the opening of their new Julian Schnabel exhibit in the Brant Foundation Art Study Center. The exhibit includes Schnabel’s portraits of the entire Brant family, including Allison Brant. Brant family friends Christopher Walken, Benicio Del Toro, Calvin Klein, Debbie Harry, Tommy Hilfiger, Nicky Hilton, André Balazs, Patrick Demarchelier, Larry Gagosian, Simon and Michaela de Pury, Paul Sevigny and artist David Altmejd all make the trek from Manhattan to the spectacular converted stone barn gallery space. The exhibition is on view (by appointment only) until January 29th—it’s worth the trip! The following night unfolds as another whirlwind evening in the city. It kicks off with dinner at the Time Warner Center overlooking Columbus Circle for the Malaria No More International Honors 2013, where self-proclaimed pantsuit aficionado Hillary Clinton stops in to make a few remarks before yielding the floor to Ingrid Michaelson, who performs two songs including one with the Brooklyn Youth Chorus. The Daily Show’s Jason Jones then

John Elkann

commandeers the microphone and rallies the crowd to raise over $1.2 million for Malaria No More. “One dollar saves one life. I encourage you to shop around, you can’t beat that,” Jones quips. T.R. Knight, Jessica Stam and Martha MacCallum all join in the cause. “I first became involved with Malaria No More when I interviewed Laura Bush on the first Malaria Day at The White House back in 2006, and I’ve been involved with them ever since,” MacCallum tells me during dinner. “I’ve gone on missions to hang nets in villages in Ghana. It’s a fabulous organization. I’m so happy to be supporting it.” I then race downtown to join the after-party at the Dia Art Foundation’s Fall Night Gala in the Meatpacking District. I make it in time to catch some wacky yet impressive performance art by music duo Matmos. I catch up with one half of the duo, M.C. Schmidt, before his performance. “Well, we’re going to throw things at a wall, and we’re going to rip out a toilet, arrive at a venue the toilet is already destroyed, so there’s a new twist to this tonight!” Johan

Debbie Harry

Lindeberg, Peter Marino, Lorenzo Martone, Diana Widmaier-Picasso, Ingrid Sischy, Leelee Sobieski, and Kate and Andy Spade all tune in. My final stop of the night is another after-party, this time at Tao Downtown for Spike Lee’s new film Oldboy. I set up camp with nightlife impresario Nur Khan who welcomes Olivier Theyskens and Ellen von Unwerth, fresh from the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Dinner. Lee and his buddy Samuel L. Jackson snack nearby before leaving the partying to the nightlife fixtures including Elizabeth Olsen, Game of Thrones’ Alfie Allen, Cory Kennedy and surprisingly enough, the 62-year-old Geoffrey Rush. After a couple nights off, I join the uptown set for The Society of Memorial SloanKettering Cancer Center’s Associates Committee annual benefit hosted by Carolina Herrera, which raises $530,000 this year for pediatric sarcoma. Seth Meyers, Zac

Christopher Walken, Tony Shafrazi

Stella Schnabel, Julian Schnabel

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and hopefully this will create awareness of the arts,” Schmidt deadpans. “Usually when we

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scoop fêteration Stephanie Seymour

Posen, Charlotte Ronson, Tabitha Simmons, and Moda Operandi honchos Indre

uptown to preview the wares at Park Avenue Garage to benefit The Society of Memorial

Rockefeller and Lauren Santo Domingo all come to The Four Seasons to support the

Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Guests can shop four floors of new and gently used fashion,

cause. “The work that Memorial Sloan-Kettering does is simply amazing, and it is so

beauty and home merchandise showcased in the gorgeous townhouse that was once the

great to see people coming together to support such a fantastic organization,” Herrera

home of Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Todd.

And, to cap off this month’s fêteration with more than a bang, I take on no less than five

Later I stop in on the ICI 2013 Benefit after-party honoring Miuccia Prada and Germano Celant. Sofia Coppola, Marina Abramović, Peter Brant, Stephanie Seymour, Dasha

parties in one night, which brings me to all corners of the city. I start off at the unveiling

Zhukova and Nate Lowman all come for dinner, and I later crouch down next to Abramović

of Bergdorf Goodman’s holiday windows, titled this year "Holidays on Ice." The intricate

to chat before performance artist Amadéus Leopold takes the stage. “To me, right now,

displays are revealed with a sidewalk bacchanalia led by Andy Cohen and Linda Fargo.

the subject of my attention is Lady Gaga,” Abramović tells me. “We did a workshop and

“Prepare to see something more incredible than anything you have ever imagined,” Cohen

we continue to work together, and I continue to see some things that she learned in this

tells the crowd before racing off to film his own spectacle of another sort at Bravo. Amy Fine

workshop that she is translating to her work, like her slow-motion walk, and her audience

Collins, Carly Cushnie, Michelle Ochs, Eddie Borgo and Naeem Khan later join the party

is really accepting it.”

inside for cocktails and holiday shopping to benefit New Yorkers for Children. I continue

I finish off this month’s party circuit at Milk Studios for SCENE's winter issue wrap party,

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tells me before retiring for the evening.

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scoop fêteration Marina Abramović

where I spend much of the evening beside our fascinating cover star, Cat Marnell. Looking

There’s a lot of celebrity cameos—I want to make sure there’s a celebrity cameo at least

forward to 2014, what could the elusive Marnell have planned? “For 2014, I think I’m going

every five pages,” she says, “Because all I want to do is read TMZ and watch TMZ Live and

to get real hair extensions instead of clip-in ones, you know, from Bumble & Bumble,” the

not write my book, so why would anyone want to read a book that’s not TMZ? So I decided

beauty editor turned party girl turned author tells me. “I also want to expand my sexual

to make a list of every celebrity I ever encountered, which is many—I mean, my next door

roster. I’ve been sleeping with the same people for so long, casually, that I really just want

neighbor is David Blaine—so it’s TMZ as a literary device, mixed in with my drug addiction…

to be sleeping with different people.” Then there is, of course, her upcoming and much-

and lots of jokes!”

anticipated book. “The thing is, my life’s not that bad, so it’s not really a sad addiction book.

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“To me, right now, the subject of my attention is Lady Gaga.”—marina abramovic

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mara hoffman fashion designer

83 fascinating, fabulous and creative new yorkers who made the scene in 2013 Photographed by ben kulo Styled by marcus teo, nneya richards hair by Katsumi Matsuo Makeup by Liz Marz 20

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Rie waers Suit by Todd Snyder, Top by Wes Gordon; June wears Coat and Dress by Marc Jacobs, Boots by Chanel, Jewelry by Hermes, David Yurman, Cartier

The Yearbook

Mara wears top by Alexander Wang, Jeans by Cheap Monday, Boots by Freda Salvador

Place of birth: Buffalo, New York Nickname: Martha Zodiac Sign: Aries Instagram: @marahoffman worst habit: “Looking at Instagram too much.” motto: “Be Light.”

june ambrose

Rie Rasmussen

Rie waers Suit by Todd Snyder, Top by Wes Gordon; June wears Coat and Dress by Marc Jacobs, Boots by Chanel, Jewelry by Hermes, David Yurman, Cartier

Mara wears top by Alexander Wang, Jeans by Cheap Monday, Boots by Freda Salvador

co-owner, Catalyst Creative place of birth: Copenhagen, Denmark zodiac sign: Aquarius instagram: @rierasmussen worst habit: “oreos.” treasured possession: “I treasure it all.” motto: “today’s a new day to do something amazing.”

designer, celebrity stylist Place of birth: Antigua, west indies nickname: june bug zodiac sign: gemini instagram: @juneambrose extravagance: “my gucci mink chevron coat.” worst habit: “I don't sleep.”

Arri Taylor

co-owner, Catalyst Creative place of birth: connecticut zodiac sign: Capricorn instagram: @ arritaylor treasured possession: “my 1996 Jeep Cherokee.” greatest achievement: “starting Catalyst Creative.” motto: “Go big or go home.”

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genevieve bahrenburg

journalist, author, artistic collaborator, creative consultant Place of birth: New York, New York (“I was born here and i can’t leave.”) Zodiac Sign: Leo Instagram: @genevievebahrenburg hidden talent: “gangster rap lyric recall.”

mark mcnairy

menswear designer Place of birth: Greensboro, North Carolina Zodiac sign: pisces Instagram: @markmcnasty personal style: “postmodern traditional.” Recent lie: “I told my doctor i only drink a couple of glasses of wine each night.”

chuck close

Genevieve wears Dress by Yigal Azrouel, Shoes by Gianvitto Rossi

Painter, photographer, printmaker Place of birth: Monroe, Washington Zodiac Sign: cancer Instagram: “NO.” Hidden talent: “I have none. If I didn’t make it as an artist, I would have been screwed.” motto: “Inspiration is for amateurs.”

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Jeffrey costello

robert tagliapietra

fashion designer, Costello Tagliapietra place of birth: Yonkers, New York zodiac sign: leo worst habits: “Smoking during fashion week and nail biting.” highlight of the year: “moving the business to a studio in the garment district.” greatest achievement: “Being able to get married after 17 years of being together.”

Genevieve wears Dress by Yigal Azrouel, Shoes by Gianvitto Rossi

fashion designer, Costello Tagliapietra Place of birth: Bristol, Pennsylvania Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Instagram: @CostelloTagliapietra personal style: “Somewhere between a high school science teacher, a lumberjack and a dandy.” motto: “Onward and upward.”

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steven rojas

Luigi Tadini

Director of Creative Strategy, BMF Media Place of birth: Sao Paulo, Brazil Zodiac Sign: Aries Instagram: @luigitadininyc style icons: “Alain Delon, David Bowie, my grandfather.” motto: “To thine own self be true.”

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Jenné wears Top by Zara, Skirt by Topshop, Jacket by Rihanna for River Island, Shoes by Paris 68

Steven wears Jacket by United Bamboo, Shirt by Ralph Lauren, Pants by Sandro, Shoes by Valentino; Luigi wears Suit by Burberry, Shoes by Phillip Lim

Director of Social Media, the GrandLife Hotels Place of birth: Queens, New york Nicknames: Rojas, Roji, Rojina, Ro-Ro, Brojas zodiac sign: Cancer Instagram: @StevenRojas motto: “You don't make friends with salad.”

Jenné Lombardo

Jenné wears Top by Zara, Skirt by Topshop, Jacket by Rihanna for River Island, Shoes by Paris 68

Steven wears Jacket by United Bamboo, Shirt by Ralph Lauren, Pants by Sandro, Shoes by Valentino; Luigi wears Suit by Burberry, Shoes by Phillip Lim

Founder, The Terminal Presents; Co-founder, Made Fashion Week Place of birth: Cleveland, ohio zodiac sign: cancer/leo Instagram: @jennelombardo personal style: “sporadic. Unexpected. Sharp. Sometimes lazy.” greatest achievement: “Being a single mom.”

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Hannah Bronfman

brendan fallis

Deejay, Producer, Entrepreneur Place of birth: Mount Forest, Canada Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram: @brendanfallis Charities: Music Unites, Happy Hearts Fund highlight of the year: “I got to spend more time with my lady, hannah, and got to know her even better than I thought I knew her already.”

Hannah wears Top and Pants by Wes Gordon, Shoes by Prada; Brendan wears Jacket by Todd Snyder, T-Shirt by Everlane, Hoodie by Uniqlo, Jeans by Ksubi, Sneakers by Common Projects

Co-founder, Beautified; DeeJay, Restaurateur Place of birth: New York, New York Nicknames: HB, Hans, Dunny, Banana Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram: @hannahbronfman hidden talent: “Tina Turner impersonations. I really get into character when my hair is teased!”

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BILLY FARRELL

JOE SCHILDHORN

Place of birth: Winston-Salem, north carolina Zodiac Sign: Pisces Instagram: @BFA_NYC style icon: “Andre Leon Talley. I wrote a song about him. and it’s awesome.” in 2014… “i’m getting hitched.”

Place of birth: Mount Kisco, New york Zodiac Sign: Virgo Instagram: @dxprutting favorite names: “Xavier, Max, Jaxon, anything with an X.” in 2014… “i’m becoming a father to a baby boy due in april.”

NEIL RASMUS Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois Nickname: Moose zodiac sign: aquarius Instagram: @neilrasmus MOST ADMIRED person: “My Wife.” personal style: “durable cocktail attire.”

Hannah wears Top and Pants by Wes Gordon, Shoes by Prada; Brendan wears Jacket by Todd Snyder, T-Shirt by Everlane, Hoodie by Uniqlo, Jeans by Ksubi, Sneakers by Common Projects

Place of birth: Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA zodiac sign: leo Instagram: @JoeJoeGrams hidden talent: “Professional Sports announcer.” Style Icon: “Indiana Jones.”

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Athena wears top by Zara, Skirt by Tibi, Shoes by Prada, Jewelry by Jenna Fischer

fashion stylist place of birth: columbus, ohio ZODIAC SIGN: sagittarius instagram: @iancogneato WORST HABIT: “SHOPPING.” EXTRAVAGANCE: “MY SAMPLE SALE BUDGET.” MOTTO: “lATER SKATER.”

Ian wears pants by Duckie Brown, T-Shirt by Done to Death Projects, Watch by Swatch, Sneakers by Vans

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Ryan McGinness

artist Place of birth: Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA zodiac sign: capricorn Instagram: @McGinnessWorks extravagance: “New, clean, blank, white t-shirts.” worst habit: “saying yes when I should be saying no.” in 2014… “I have a new book coming out titled Everything Is Everywhere .”

Athena Calderone

Interior Designer, Creator of Eye-swoon.com place of birth: long island, new york Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram: @eyeswoon hidden talent: “I can roll my belly.” worst habit: “I twirl my hair obsessively.” motto: “eat Well, Swoon Often.”

Athena wears top by Zara, Skirt by Tibi, Shoes by Prada, Jewelry by Jenna Fischer

Ian wears pants by Duckie Brown, T-Shirt by Done to Death Projects, Watch by Swatch, Sneakers by Vans

hotelier, the surf lodge Place of birth: Curitiba, Brazil Zodiac Sign: scorpio Instagram: @jaymacardoso Charities: miracle house, the brazil foundation personal style: “style should be a reflection of who you are inside.”

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andrew saffir

founder, cinema society Place of birth: New York, new york Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram: @cinemasociety hidden talent: “I can speak fluent French.” extravagance: “Glamorous hotels.” treasured possessions: “Daniel And my BlackBerry.”

Jauretsi Saizarbitoria

Curator, eBay’s The Inside Source; Content Creator, Radio Host, Deejay Place of birth: Miami, FLorida Zodiac Sign: Leo Instagram: @Jauretsi three things she loves: “a pitbull named Buddha, the ocean, my family.” greatest achievement: “I’m still working on my magnum opus.”

Jay McInerney

novelist Place of birth: Hartford, Connecticut zodiac sign: Capricorn Instagram: @JayMcInerney worst habits: “Four out of the seven deadly sins, but I won’t say which.” recent lie: “How close I am to finishing my novel.” motto: “Eat, drink and remarry.”

Andrew wears Suit by Tom Ford, Tie by Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Shoes by John Lobb; Daniel wears suit by Gucci, Tie by Valentino, Shoes by Matthew Cookson; jauretsi wears dress by Wes Gordon, Shoes by Miu Miu

BRAND AMBASSADOR, THE LEADING HOTELS OF THE WORLD; GALLERIST Place of birth: BOSTON, Massachusetts Zodiac Sign: GEMINI most admired person: “Andrew Saffir.” greatest achievement: “Living in New york city for 17 years.”

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Bevy wears Dress by Roberto Cavalli, Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, Necklace by Swarovski

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bevy smith

Bevy wears Dress by Roberto Cavalli, Shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, Necklace by Swarovski

Gal About Town Place of birth: Harlem, new york Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram: @BevySmith worst habits: “i have an addictive personality so there are many.” RECENT LIE: “Size doesn’t matteR.” greatest achievement: “Transitioning from being a Fashion Ad ExecUTIVE to a tv personality, entrepreneur and Fashion Editor at Large. motto: “It Gets Greater Later.”

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timo weilAnd

Creative Director & CO-FOUNDER, Timo Weiland place of birth: Omaha, nebraska zodiac sign: Taurus/Gemini Instagram: @timoweiland hidden talent: “Korean karaoke.” extravagances: “Collecting art and objects, exotic surf trips.” motto: “Your shoes will get you anywhere.”

Alan Eckstein

Design Director & Co-Founder, tIMO weilAnd Place of birth: Long Island, new york Zodiac Sign: Gemini Instagram: @Alaneckstein three things he loves: “My Family, my girlfriend Haley and my dog Coconut.” recent lie: “Telling my doorman i’d love to hear more about his trip.”

Dori wears Dress by Giles, Shoes by Charlotte Olympia, Jewelry by Jack Vartanian; May wears Top by Helmut Lang, Jeans by J.Brand, Shoes by Zara, Jewelry by Pamela Love, Eddie Borgo, Toulouse, Maison Martin Margiela

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dori cooperman

blogger place of birth: new york, new york zodiac sign: leo instagram: @doricooperman worst habit: “speaking too fast.” recent lie: “I told my nieces that candy stores were closed the day after halloween to restock their supplies.”

may kwok

Event Producer, BMF MEDIA; Deejay Place of birth: Hong Kong, china Zodiac Sign: Virgo Instagram: @Iamamayzing highlight of the year: “Joining the BMF Media team.” motto: “work Hard, Play Hard.”

Jill Kargman

novelist place of birth: new york, new york Zodiac Sign: cancer Instagram: @jillkargman style: “sicilian widow meets Tim Burton.” style icons: “Wednesday Addams, my mom and this woman on Madison Avenue who always looks insanely amazing.” motto: “Better sorry than safe.”

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deejay Place of birth: New york, new york (“I have this phobia of being away from new york for too long.”) Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram: @FrancoVNYC most admired person: “my mom. she works harder than anyone and she’s just an all-around badass.” highlight of the year: “I just turned 30, I was really getting sick of my 20s!”

Kyleigh wears Dress by Way It Should Be, Shoes by Alice and Olivia; Sarah wears Dress by Theyskens', Shoes by Christian Louboutin

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Iké Udé

Artist Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria zodiac sign: leo style icons: “Prince of Wales, King Edward VII, Charles Baudelaire, Miles Davis, my dad.” greatest achievement: “Not having worked in an office or for anybody or ANY institution, except for myself. because I don’t really sleep, i have the luxury to observe random siesta.”

Kyleigh Kühn

Kyleigh wears Dress by Way It Should Be, Shoes by Alice and Olivia; Sarah wears Dress by Theyskens', Shoes by Christian Louboutin

Humanitarian, Model Place of birth: Marin County, CAlifornia Zodiac Sign: Taurus Instagram: @kyleighkuhn charity: Roots of Peace hidden talent: “i can open a beer with my teeth, although I haven't done that since college.” greatest achievement: “Being myself in a world that is constantly trying to make me into something else.”

Sarah Ahmed

Creative Director, DL1961 premium denim place of birth: Karachi, Pakistan Zodiac Sign: Leo Instagram: @sarahfahmed personal style: “Lots of leather, fur and of course denim. I rarely wear anything but black.” most admired person: “My little brother. He just turned 13 and has created five highly ranked iPhone apps.”

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Fiona Byrne

Founder, ByrneNotice.com Place of birth: tullamore, Ireland zodiac sign: pisces Instagram: @nycfiona worst habit: “I eat way too much candy and ice cream.” greatest achievement: “moving to New York City by myself and creating the life I wanted to live.” motto: “Why not?”

J. Logan Horne

Freelance Stylist, Consultant Place of birth: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida Nicknames: J. Lo, Logi Bear, Logina Zodiac Sign: Libra Instagram: @jloganhorne in 2014… “I’m excited to go to China for the first time.”

Fiona wears Shirt by Madewell, pants by Joes, Shoes by Alice and Olivia, Earrings by Tom Binns, Watch by Swatch; Logan wears Suit by Thom Browne, Hat by New Era, Bowtie and shoes by Acne

fashion designer place of birth: Grand rapids, michigan zodiac sign: aries instagram: @danielvosovic charity: trevor project hidden talent: “i can do a standing backflip.” motto: “do it however you'd like, just don't fuck it up.”

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11/27/13 3:02 PM

Fiona wears Shirt by Madewell, pants by Joes, Shoes by Alice and Olivia, Earrings by Tom Binns, Watch by Swatch; Logan wears Suit by Thom Browne, Hat by New Era, Bowtie and shoes by Acne

claw money

Artist place of birth: queens, New york zodiac sign: sagittarius instagram: @clawmoney three things she loves: “my son, chocolate, spray paint.” hidden talent: “one-liners.” motto: “power, money and sex.”

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Hanuk

Painter place of birth: Seoul, SOUTH korea Zodiac Sign: Taurus (“same birthday as barbra Streisand.”) Instagram: @hanukhanuk worst habit: “Every time I eat a snack, I have to tie the empty package into a knot.” highlight of the year: “painting again.” motto: “happy hour!”

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Bibhu Mohapatra

FaShion designer, entrepreneur Place of birth: Rourkela, India zodiac sign: gemini (“are you scared?”) instagram: @bibhumohapatra treasured possession: “My Memories of my childhood.” extravagance: “traveling to exotic remote places.”

Gabrielle Fialkoff

Owner & President, Haskell Jewels; Finance Chair, de Blasio Mayoral Campaign place of birth: new york, new york zodiac sign: virgo/libra Instagram: @MiriamHaskell worst habits: “oversleeping, white wine and being bossy—hopefully, not all at the same time.”

Tyler Thoreson

VP of Editorial and Creative, GILT Place of birth: saint paul, minnesota Zodiac Sign: Virgo Instagram: @tylerthoreson three things he loves: “They’re not things but, my kids: Lucia, Oscar, Gunnar.” treasured possession: “A road runner belt buckle I bought on a reservation in Montana in 1993.”

nicole oge

sENIOR vp marketing, town residential place of birth: HARTFORD, connecticut Nickname: boss zodiac sign: cancer instagram: @nicoleoge treasured possession: “my 1967 ford bronco.” greatest achievement: “town—helping to build the most chic real estate lifestyle brand in the world.”

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Fern Mallis

Partner & Creative Director, Trey Hospitality; Partner, Bar Naná Place of birth: Hartford, Connecticut Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Instagram: @kylehotchkisscarone personal style: “unpolished.” extravagance: “Taxis.”

Consultant place of birth: new york, new york Nicknames: Furnace, Fernie zodiac sign: aries instagram: @fernmallis Charities: DIFFA, Fashion Targets Breast Cancer extravagance: “I can't live without fresh flowers.” motto: “BE NICE.”

Mazdack Rassi

Co-Founder & Creative Director, Milk Place of birth: tehran, Iran Nickname: Rassi zodiac sign: aries Instagram: @mazdackrassi extravagance: “snowboarding.” In 2014… “I am becoming a dad.”

Scott Lipps

president, one management; drummer for courtney love place of birth: gibson, new york zodiac sign: leo instagram: @scottlipps personal style: “when in doubt, always wear black.” treasured possession: “my dog beckham.”

Peter wears Suit by Ralph Lauren; Cara wears Dress by Halston Heritage, Jewelry by Liberty United x Giles & Brother

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Peter Thum

Founder, Fonderie 47; Co-Founder, Liberty United place of birth: Cambridge, Massachusetts Zodiac Sign: Pisces instagram: @peterthum Charities: givingwater.org, Foundry 47 Foundation, Liberty United Foundation treasured possession: “the fourth day of an 8-day vacation.” in 2014… “I’m Growing our Liberty United brand and continuing to decrease illegal gun violence.”

Cara Buono

Peter wears Suit by Ralph Lauren; Cara wears Dress by Halston Heritage, Jewelry by Liberty United x Giles & Brother

Co-Founder, Liberty United; Actress, Writer Place of birth: Bronx, new york Instagram: @LibertyUtd Zodiac Sign: Pisces hidden talent: “Speed reading.” treasured possession: “My engagement ring.” highlight of the year: “Hearing my daughter say ‘Momma’ for the first time.”

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SaraH wears Dress by Dolce & Gabbana, Shoes by Proenza Schouler; Charlotte wears top and pants by Charlotte Ronson, Shoes by Charlotte Olympia

Zac Sebastian

Photographer, Tech Entrepreneur Place of birth: Washington, D.C. Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Instagram: @thedandelionking in 2014… “MuMM, my app is being released. 2014 is going to be the year we change the world.”

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Alex Gaines

Creative Director & Founder, Paper denim place of birth: new york, new york zodiac sign: Capricorn Instagram: @alexgilbertgaines charity: Ronald McDonald House style icon: “my 4-year-old Layla. she doesn’t give a damn what anyone thinks.” In 2014… “I’m Turning 40.”

sarah howard

writer, filmmaker, beauty blogger place of birth: new york, new york zodiac sign: scorpio nickname: sassy instagram: @sarahrhoward three things she loves: “the past, the present and the future.” recent lie: “I never lie. it makes your nose longer.”

Ali Wise

Brand Consultant place of birth: new york, new york Zodiac Sign: gemini Instagram: @_aliwise personal style: “Mercurial. my style changes with my mood. I have three looks: Glam, Classic and Bohemian.” greatest achievement: “It hasn’t happened yet. Ask me in 10 years.”

Charlotte Ronson

Fashion Designer Place of birth: London, england Zodiac Sign: Leo Instagram: @charlotteronson Nicknames: bambi, cha cha, Dardotte hidden talent: “I’m a baby whisperer.” highlight of the year: “I received the distinguished alumni award from Steinhardt School at NYU.”

SaraH wears Dress by Dolce & Gabbana, Shoes by Proenza Schouler; Charlotte wears top and pants by Charlotte Ronson, Shoes by Charlotte Olympia

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Nur Khan

nightlife guru Place of birth: New york, new york Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Instagram: @nurkhan Hidden talent: “Alchemy.” Worst habit: “Not getting enough sleep.” Personal style: “Rock 'n' Roll Couture.”

Jordan Bradfield

Party Producer, Choreographer Place of birth: Santa Claus, INdiana Zodiac Sign: Taurus Instagram: @j0rdanbradfield (“the ‘0’ is zero”) personal style: “jaded Youth.” motto: “If they’re talking shit, at least they’re talking.”

Becka Diamond

DeeJay, Head Mistress of 13:13 Place of birth: Boston, Massachusetts Nicknames: Bunny Magdalene zodiac sign: leo Instagram: @beckadiamond treasured possession: “My wit and black eyeliner.” hidden talent: “I can cure hiccups.”

Carlos wears Trench coat by RRL, Jacket by Levi’s, Sweater, Boots, Jewelry by Ralph Lauren, Jeans by DL1961 Premium Denim

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carlos quirarte

restaurateur, club owner place of birth: San francisco, california zodiac sign: aquarius instagram: @cqsmileny personal style: “urban cowboy.” favorite films: “young guns, young guns II, tombstone , blue is the warmest color .” Motto: “keep on trucking.”

Carlos wears Trench coat by RRL, Jacket by Levi’s, Sweater, Boots, Jewelry by Ralph Lauren, Jeans by DL1961 Premium Denim

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Jacob Dekat

co-founder & creative director, galore media place of birth: Medellín, colombia instagram: @kittengalore zodiac sign: gemini Three things he loves: “cats, weed, cake.” hidden talent: “I am an opera singer in the shower.”

prince chenoa

co-founder & creative director, galore media place of birth: Southfield, Michigan zodiac sign: aries instagram: @princeandjacob hidden talent: “i can make my ears move.” extravagance: “life is extravagance.”

Cat Marnell

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Cat wears dress by Topshop, Shoes by Brian Atwood

writer Place of birth: Washington, D.C. Zodiac Sign: Virgo Instagram: @cat_marnell hidden talent: “Sex without morals.” personal style: “cruella De Vil on Skid Row.” style icons: “Sunset Strip groupies of any era, teen runaways, strippers, prostitutes, Althea Flynt, Anita Pallenberg, Patsy Stone, Amy Winehouse, Pete Doherty.” motto: “Send God the bill.”

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Amy Sacco

Creative Director of No. 8, The Rec Room, the Regent Cocktail Club, & Bungalow 8 place of birth: Chatham, new jersey zodiac sign: capricorn instagram: @amysacco Extravagance: “my Lifestyle.” Hidden talent: “MatchMaking. I have at least 40 godchildren by now.” Motto: “Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit.”

Amy wears Dress by Issa

Cat wears dress by Topshop, Shoes by Brian Atwood

journalist, bon vivant place of birth: new york, new york nicknames: fun dumpster, tastemaker with a pacemaker zodiac sign: Sagittarius extravagance: “occasionally I’ll get extra pickles.” treasured possession: “my turn of a phrase.” motto: “i did it the hard way.”

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Claude Morais

Fashion Designer, RUFFIAN place of birth: MONTREAL, canada zodiac sign: capricorn Instagram: @claudeRuffian charity: Creative Time personal style: “beatnik meets Tom of Finland.” highlight of the year: “we launched our line of Ruffian Nail Lacquer.”

Brian Wolk

Fashion Designer, RUFFIAN place of birth: nyack, new york zodiac sign: sagittarius instagram: @Ruffianboys hidden talent: “Party Planning.” treasured possession: “My Teddy Bear.” greatest achievement: “Our Relationship.”

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Zachary Lynd

Artist, designer, restaurateur PLACE OF BIRTH: Kingsville, Texas zodiac sign: Gemini INSTAGRAM: @newzlynd NICKNAME: Lover EXTRAVAGANCE: “Clothing by Yohji Yamamoto.” PERSONAL STYLE: “modern pirate.” THREE THINGS he loves: “Freedom, originality, evolution.”

Kelly Framel

fashion blogger, TheGlamourai.com; STYLIST place of birth: austin, texas ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo INSTAGRAM: @theglamourai TREASURED POSSESSION: “our little cabin in Amagansett; my spiritual home and creative retreat.” HIDDEN TALENT: “I’m a classically trained painter.” MOST ADMIREd PERSON: “My partner, Zach, whose creativity and wisdom teach me something beautiful about life every day.”

VICTOR GLEMAUD

FASHION DESIGNER place of birth: PORT-AU-PRINCE, haiti Nickname: SWEETIE Zodiac Sign: AQUARIUS Instagram: @GLEMAUD extravaganceS: “ITALIAN CASHMERE AND ITALIAn BEDDING.” motto: “yOU’LL NEVER WALK ALONE.”

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Nil Erbil

creative director, surf lodge place of birth: istanbul, turkey zodiac sign: Gemini instagram: @stylemood personal style: “playful, naughty.” worst habit: “being late everywhere.” greatest achievement: “growing up.”

Lorenzo Martone

founder of Martone Cycling Co.; Bike designer place of birth: Sao Paulo, Brazil Zodiac Sign: taurus Instagram: @lorenzomartone extravaganceS: “not SETTING an alarm on Sundays, And once in a while a big Dior Homme shopping spree.” personal style: “latin lover with lots of red and gray.” highlight of the year: “The launch of Martone Cycling Co. —My bike company.”

STEFANIA PIA

ARTIST, DESIGNER, deejay, peace activist, VOGUE.IT CONTRIBUTOR Place of birth: cittadella, ITALY Zodiac Sign: CAPRICORN Instagram: @stefaniapianyc personal style: “diane Keaton meets Japan and Baroque.” extravagance: “beauty products.” in 2014… “i’LL launch a new collection of sunglasses with Selima.”

Brooke wears Sweater by Alice and Olivia, Belt by Gucci, Shoes by Christian Louboutin

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11/27/13 3:08 PM

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Brooke wears Sweater by Alice and Olivia, Belt by Gucci, Shoes by Christian Louboutin

Publishing Place of birth: Chicago, illinois Zodiac Sign: Gemini Instagram: @brookegeahan personal style: “I try and live by Coco Chanel’s wisdom: ‘Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.’” recent lie: “I always say yes when asked whether I have the 10 percent discount at Juice Press.” most admired person: “My lawyer who has taught me the chess game of life.”

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Designer, public school Place of birth: new york, new york Zodiac Sign: Virgo Instagram: @MaxwellOsborne three things he loves: “family, Food, Basketball.” greatest achievement: “Winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and CFDA Swarovski Award.”

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Pamela wears Shirt by Isabel Marant for H&M, Skirt by Reformation, Shoes by Nine West x Pamela Love, Jewelry by Pamela Love

Dao-Yi Chow

Designer, public school Place of birth: Montreal, canada Nicknames: Chairman Dao, Dao-Jones Zodiac Sign: Pisces Instagram: @alldaydaoyi worst habit: “Checking instagram during conference calls.” in 2014… “we will launch public school for Women.”

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Jeff Halmos

Designer, Shipley & Halmos Place of birth: Fort Lauderdale, FLorida Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram: @jeffhalmos extravagance: “Cashmere sweatpants.” favorite names: “Atari, Ha-Ha, Plaxico, and Bacari.” in 2014… “My first child will be born.”

Pamela Love

Jewelry Designer Place of birth: Brooklyn, New york Zodiac Sign: Pisces Instagram: @pamelalovenyc three things she loves: “My husband, my cats, jewelry.” hidden talent: “I’m a decent drummer.” motto: “If it’s easy, it doesn’t count.”

Pamela wears Shirt by Isabel Marant for H&M, Skirt by Reformation, Shoes by Nine West x Pamela Love, Jewelry by Pamela Love

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Designer, Shipley & Halmos Place of birth: Chicago, illinois Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Instagram:@samship greatest achievement: “Remaining an entrepreneur since college.” highlight of 2013: “I got married!” motto: “Design can solve any problem and everything can be improved.”

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Nemo Librizzi

Bohemian Place of birth: new york, new york Zodiac Sign: Libra Instagram: @Nemolibrizzi three things he loves: “My family, beer, Art.” worst habits: “I talk too much too glibLY and too soon.” in 2014…“I think something really momentous is around the corner for us all.”

Andrea Mary Marshall Artist Place of birth: boston, Massachusetts Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Instagram: @LorettaMinx extravagance: “Making art.” highlight of the year: “My exhibition, ‘Gia Condo’.” motto: “No Risk, No Glory.”

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Scott Campbell

artist Place of birth: New Orleans, louisiana Zodiac Sign: taurus Instagram: @scampbell333 three things he loves: “Wife, Work, dog.” hidden talent: “optimism.” worst habit: “I don’t have any bad habits.” recent lie: “When I said that I don’t have any bad habits.”

betsey johnson

fashion designer Place of Birth: Wethersfield, Connecticut Zodiac Sign: Leo Instagram: @xobetseyjohnson highlight of the year: “I always buy myself a gift. a big gift. This year I think I’ll buy a mini facelift!”

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A place for everything, and everything in its well-designed place. The quietest dishwasher brand 1 in the U.S. introduces a new third rack for more capacity and flexibility.

Invented to fit perfectly. Finally, your cutlery, whisks, tongs and other odd utensils have a place all their own. It’s a third rack2 that gives you up to 30% more loading area3, all in a quiet, polite package of precision. Our German-engineered dishwashers are as quiet as 38 dBA4. They’re designed to fit perfectly in your home. They’re dishwashers invented for your life. See yours at your nearest Bosch retailer. www.bosch-home.com/us

© 2013 BSH Home Appliances. 1Based on an average of sound ratings contained in major brand’s websites. Major brands defined as Traqline Top 10 Brands, September 2013. 2 500 series and up models only. 3Compared to a Bosch dishwasher with two racks. 4 Model SH_9PT57UC/XXX. Ask your Bosch dealer for details, or visit bosch-home.com/us

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They blend in and stand out simultaneously. Reinvented for a perfectly flush fit with your cabinets. In your choice of perfectly beautiful styles.

Invented to fit your style. Bosch dishwashers are filled with inventive technology, inside and out. Our 2013 dishwashers have been reengineered to fit truly flush with your cabinets, without compromising capacity. No matter which of our sleek European design options you choose, they’re dishwashers that prefer to be seen and not heard. They’re dishwashers that were invented for you. See yours at your nearest Bosch retailer. www.bosch-home.com/us

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Although more advertising is delivered online than ever before, print remains a powerful, tactile medium of permanent reference and value. In New York City, print advertising and publication are important options that remain especially viable. Print advertising must be repeated to be effective. In addition to the many exciting online options, many New Yorkers want to hold a publication in their hands, keep it on their table or nightstand, walk around with it and refer to it repeatedly. Magazines and newspapers delivered to residential buildings have great, targeted appeal and can be very effective advertising venues for that reason. Of course, all advertising and marketing should be done strategically and be of primary interest to the reader, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an online advertisement, a storefront window display with outdoor messaging, a search engine, or a print publication. Brown Harris Stevens believes in print as well as digital publishing. Our own publication, Important Residential Properties, is in its fourth year. For buyers and sellers it is the most up-to-date publication of current market inventory. Distributed in print eleven times a year to an annual circulation of 2.7 million readers, it is also online for readers who prefer the electronic version. We are committed to major print production in a consistent and timely manner.

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real estate market beat Williamsburg Townhomes kicthen and dining areas

Barbra Streisand and Barbara Walters are among the many who have been rejected by 740 Park’s board The real estate market is known for its fast pace and near-impulse purchases. A delay in gathering the necessary documentation makes you vulnerable to having your desired apartment snatched by another tenant. It is highly recommended to come to the table prepared. and security deposit. Tax returns, bank statements and employment verification should be

Text by Michael Ewing

80 to 100 times the monthly rent to back the deal.

For renting, tenants are encouraged to have sufficient liquidity to pay the first month’s rent gathered before the search begins. Most landlords also stipulate that a tenant earns 40 times the monthly rent in a year. If that level is unmet, tenants can pull in a guarantor who makes

Real estate is a rough market in New York. Inventory moves quickly, and buyers and renters are

Apartment sales, however, are a beast of another nature. The city is divided between co-

expected to bring the whole package to the table with few stipulations and hesitations. In a tight

ops and condominiums with the former known for having a difficult process. Condominiums

market, prospective tenants must be willing to navigate the co-op and condo market, gather the

are fairly straightforward and have increased in popularity over the years—especially

required documents and position themselves to avoid—or engage to win—bidding wars.

downtown, as new developments are constructed.

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how to get the property and avoid a bidding war

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war and peace

Application Basics

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photo by Rich Caplan

One Brooklyn Bridge

Similar paperwork is required for co-op and condo sales, though the requirements are

prospective buyers purchase a share in the building, entitling them to live in a specific unit. A co-

often stricter than apartment rentals. TOWN’s Anna Zarro emphasizes that the important

op board operates the building and sets the bylaws and maintenance fees for the shareholders.

part is for “the information to be current and to clearly demonstrate income, employment

The board also holds the power to screen and accept or reject prospective buyers.

and level of risk.” Some buildings look for specific debt-to-income ratios and consider

Buildings along Park, Madison and Fifth Avenues, Central Park West, Upper West

substantial liquid assets. “It is best to have a preapproval letter from a lender,” adds Ariel

Side and Sutton Place on the Upper East Side are known for a strict co-op configuration,

Tavivian, co-founder of the Tavivian Sporn Team at Douglas Elliman.

Lawrence Rich of Douglas Elliman notes. Stories of 740 Park Avenue, where prospective

References are often required as well.

buyers are believed to require liquid assets to the tune of nine figures, showcase the extreme

“Remember, references should tell the story behind the numbers in your board package,”

conservatism and exclusivity of co-op boards. Barbra Streisand and Barbara Walters are

notes Matthew Tully, a salesperson at Miron Properties.

among the many who have been rejected by 740 Park’s board. “The timeframe for approval is generally longer and the process is more involved than

Dealing with the Co-op Board Co-op buildings have historically held a large market share in the Manhattan real estate market. In basic terms, co-ops are buildings where a corporation owns the building and

when pursuing a condo,” says Zarro. “There are many questions to ask and details to be concerned about for resale and/or renovation purposes.” Though, not all buildings are as strict as 740 Park. Most set forth a policy requiring >70 65

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real estate market beat

“Some landlords allow dogs. Some don’t. Some want an application for the dog.”— Harold Kobner

Acacia living space

25 to 50 percent as a down payment, and then enough in liquid assets to carry the mortgage

them to make one solid offer and not to aim for an exhausting back-and-forth at $25 to $50

and maintenance fees for a few years for financial security.

per month increments.”

“Prospective buyers should be prepared to have a co-op interview and understand that

“For buyers, after having done your homework, make a strong offer that represents what

their application is subject to board approval,” says Lenny Inzirillo, head of leasing at Strata

the property is worth to you,” Tully continues. “In hotter, more in-demand areas, I have

at Mercedes House. “This sometimes can be a lengthy process.”

been seeing buyers offer as much as 10 percent above asking price for the right properties to beat out the pack.”

Not Always Man’s Best Friend “Some landlords allow dogs. Some don’t,” says Harold Kobner, a broker at Argo Residential. “Some want an application for the dog.” Several buildings place a restriction on

“For sellers, if you see a number of offers coming in within a short period of time, as a courtesy to the buyers and to avoid the carnage of a bidding war, tell your agent to opt for a best and final offer format,” advises Tully.

the weight of the dog and require documentation to prove its age and growth. “Every lab is

Kobner plays on the semantics of bidding wars and requests buyers to submit a

25 pounds at one point in its life,” Kobner adds, pointing out that trying to get in with a puppy

“highest and best offer.” The “highest and best offer” is considered to be the path of least

might not work out.

resistance. He recalls a recent deal in which three offers came for an apartment, varying in down payments, mortgage contingencies and pied-à-terre intentions. The seller cautiously

Bidding wars are heating up as the market continues to remain tight and at record low inventory levels. “The city is constantly recording more than 1,000 contract signings per

avoided the pied-à-terre in fear of a lengthy board approval process. “They took the best offer, which isn’t always the highest, and it was the offer with no mortgage contingency,” concludes Kobner.

month, as opposed to the low 400s [following 2008],” says Takk Yamaguchi of TOWN. “It’s

“Ultimately, the seller would like a non-contingent offer as it is the least complicated

no wonder buyers must step up their game in order to be considered ‘serious competition.’”

getting an appraisal to come—especially in an inflated seller’s market such as this,” adds

“This is an extremely sensitive subject in today’s market,” notes Tully. “For renters, as inventory is so limited, lowball offers are not generally heard, let alone considered. I urge

Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman.

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real estate market beat The Exterior of 540West

“The list of developers who are actively developing or are in development planning stages in Hell’s Kitchen is a Who’s Who in the development world.”— Stephen McArdle

midtown west

populated the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and were later displaced in the 1950s and 1960s by actors and artists who were drawn to the area for its proximity to Broadway shows and dance theaters. Recent endeavors are set on building upon the area’s historic and cultural past to add a new dimension to the Manhattan real estate market.

you’re not in hell’s kitchen anymore

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Text by Michael Ewing

laid the foundation for future development. “[The] neighborhood is anchored to the south by the redevelopment of the Hudson Yards and the extension of the 7 subway line along 42nd Street,” notes Stephen McArdle, an associate broker at Halstead Property Development

estate and cultural landscape. Otherwise known as the grittier-sounding Hell’s Kitchen,

Marketing and project manager of 540West at 540 West 49th Street.

the area historically offered little more than warehouses and parking lots, and limited its

“The Highline is slowly making its way toward the Javits Center from the south,” adds Tom

real estate capacity to buildings of six stories or less. Immigrants, mainly of Irish descent,

Stuart, an associate broker at BOND. Some high-end retailers and eateries have started

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Bound by 34th Street and 59th Streets, and running west from Fifth Avenue to the Hudson River, Midtown West has attracted developers and visionaries set on transforming its real

photo by Croteau Design

Several notable public and private ventures have taken shape over the recent years and

Gotham West Market

to open in the area. “There has been a resurgence of upscale restaurants in the area such as Quality Meats and Quality Italian,” adds Michele Portnof of Charles Rutenberg Realty. Italian fashion house Prada has also been drawn to the area. “I feel that Hell’s Kitchen is the soul of New York, a place where mom-and-pop shops still exist and artistic flair can be felt,” adds Vickey Barron, a broker at Douglas Elliman and director of sales for 425 West 50th Street. “This is attracting some of the buyers from the Although there have been considerable changes to the landscape, much of the character photo by Melissa Hom

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West Village and Chelsea, as well as other parts of New York.” of Hell’s Kitchen will remain in place by way of zoning limitations and rules.

Bringing All to Hudson Yards “The development of Hudson Yards brought much more than residential development to the area,” notes Ariel Tavivian, co-founder of the Tavivian Sporn Team at Douglas Elliman. “There are [now] tons of office and retail space, as well as parks and schools, which were very much needed.” In 2005, the New York City Department of City Planning and the MTA laid down the guidelines for the Hudson Yards development, rezoning nearly 60 blocks to Class A office space, housing units, hotels and retail space. The air rights were leased to Related Companies and Oxford Properties, two developers that are heading the development.

“The Clinton Special Zoning District, which limits development heights and scale, will

Set to span over a dozen skyscrapers, the project is broken down into two phases: the

keep the neighborhood’s historic character intact,” explains McArdle. “The charm of the old

Eastern Rail Yard and the Western Rail Yard. The eastern space spans from 10th to 11th

New York feel, blended with a modern, vibrant movement in food, fashion and performing

Avenue between West 30th and West 33rd Streets, and the western space moves further

arts, makes Hell’s Kitchen the dynamic community it is today.”

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split between 6,750,000 square feet of office space, 5,000,000 square feet of residential,

1,150,000 square feet of retail, 220,000 square feet of hotel, 120,000 square feet for school and a 100,000-square-foot cultural center. The first tower is set to be completed in 2015, in which retailer Coach will anchor a few hundred thousand square feet for its corporate headquarters. Luxury Along 11th Avenue “Gotham built the New Gotham in 1998, when the neighborhood was very different,” notes Melissa Pianko, executive vice president of development at Gotham Organization. “There were almost no luxury doorman buildings and there were limited restaurants. Today, it is a totally different story—10th Avenue is lined with great places to eat and drink [and] there have been more than 15,000 luxury residential units developed.”

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Pianko notes that opening Gotham West, a 550-unit development at 550 West 45th Street, transformed the entire city block between 44th and 45th Streets east of 11th Avenue. The building offers apartments that range from studios to three-bedrooms with prices starting at $2,750 for an alcove studio. One-bedrooms start around $3,375, twobedrooms upward of $5,400 and three-bedrooms from $8,600. “With the opening of Gotham West Market this fall, we are going [to create] a day and night market featuring eight artisanal restaurants,” she adds. Restaurants that have signed include El Colmado, The Cannibal, Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop, and The Brooklyn Kitchen. The restaurant group behind downtown’s Saxon + Parole, AvroKO, will anchor the space with Genuine Roadside, its latest restaurant serving classic American roadside fare. “[Gotham West] is a prime example of a smart amenities package combined with

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ground-floor retail that serves residents,” says Sid Whelan of the Whelan Grayson Group at CORE. Never Enough Luxury “The area is often seen as the ‘pulse’ of New York,” says Jackie Urgo, president at The Marketing Directors, noting recent developments including Strata at Mercedes House. Strata at Mercedes House, located at 550 West 54th Street, is led by Two Trees Management, who pulled in Enrique Norten to design a spiraling 32-story development. The upper 11 floors, known as the Strata, has little availability with rentals upward of $4,000 for a one-bedroom and nearly $8,000 for a three-bedroom. JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group are also entering the market

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with the renovation of a former Verizon tower at 435 West 50th Street to create about 55 units across 100,000 square feet of space from the 10th to 17th floor, slated to open in 2014. Fortis Property Group and Wonder Works Construction Corp. are marketing 540West at 540 West 49th Street. Each of the two towers is set to span seven stories and offer loft-like and multi-level residences, culminating into 114 units in total. Unlike the other developments in the area, 540West is not a rental. Prices start in the upper $700,000 and lower $800,000 range for studios, with one-bedrooms pushing over $1 million and 1,150-square-foot penthouses breaking $2 million. “The list of developers who are actively developing or are in development planning stages in Hell’s Kitchen is a Who’s Who in the development world,” says McArdle. “Fortis Property Group and Wonder Works Construction are bringing 540West to life. Industry leaders have targeted this area for development.”

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TOWN Residential, Bluerock Real Estate, Ismael Leyva Architects, David Collins Studio and Victor Homes came together to celebrate the launch of their collaborative new development, The Charles, Manhattan’s first full-floor high-rise condominium, at 1355 First Avenue on the Upper East Side. The event was held in the penthouse of The London Hotel, designed by David Collins Studio, which also designed the interiors in The Charles. The groups celebrated the launch and the property’s success: its first month saw 25 percent of the tower in contract and $73 million in revenue.

TOWN Residential raised its flag in the Meatpacking District from its new office, TOWN West Village, at the base of the High Line, where it is nestled among Manhattan tastemakers including the Diane Von Furstenburg and Stella McCartney boutiques, the Standard Hotel, Soho House, and the Whitney Museum of American Art. TOWN’s new office features Manhattan’s first rooftop real estate office, TOWN Rooftop. It is directed by Wendy Maitland, senior managing director of sales, Kristin Thomas, sales director, and Eric McCarthy, leasing director. 1. Andrew Heiberger, Nicole Oge, Kristin Thomas, Wendy Maitland, Jeff Appel 2. Hal Gavzie, Itzy Garay 3. Sydney Holmes, Amy Delson 4. Wendy Maitland raises the flag as Jeff Appel and Nicole Oge look on 5. Andrew Heiberger addresses TOWN West Village

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1. Wendy Maitland gives a toast in honor of The Charles’ success 2. Ramin Kamfar, Stephanie Kamfar, Wendy Maitland, Hayley Lankau, Andrew Heiberger 3. Andrew Heiberger, Ginger Brokaw, Alan Segan 4. Jason Karadus, David Dubin

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SCENE caught up with TOWN Residential’s Real Estate salesperson and art collector Asaf Bar-Lev, who hosted a Bouncing Cars cocktail reception with art creator Jamison Ernest, to the tunes of DJ Hesta Prynn at the Ambassador Gallery on West 14th Street. Over 150 guests viewed Ernest’s exhibit of 49 paintings inspired by a car accident that he witnessed while driving on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. Ernest painted the colorful works of art with two themes in mind: In tragedy there is beauty, and destruction breeds creation. 1. Bouncing Cars exhibit 2. Asaf Bar-Lev, Jamison Ernest 3. Asaf Bar-Lev, Danny Davis, Lisa Davis, Keren Bar-Nir 4. DJ Hesta Prynn, Asaf Bar-Lev

Invesco Real Estate Debuts High-End Renovations at Instrata NoMad Over 200 of New York City’s top real estate brokers recently gathered at Invesco Real Estate’s newest Manhattan luxury rental building, Instrata NoMad, located at 10 East 29th Street, to celebrate the debut of the building’s first phase of newly renovated and upgraded apartments. Formerly known as the Madison Belvedere, Invesco acquired the property and re-introduced it to the market under the company’s newly formed portfolio of luxury rental buildings in New York City known as Instrata Lifestyle Residences. Brokers were treated to a tour of the 31st floor’s brand-new model unit and leasing gallery, along with a look at the new level of finishes and full renovations taking place throughout the building and a first peek at plans for the building’s new roof deck, which will soon be underway. 1. Party guests 2. The décor 3. Daria Dooling of Abigail Michaels Concierge, guest 4. Lenny Inzirillo, Matt Adellco 5. View from the roof 6. Party guests

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scene retreats This month, Scene takes a look inside some of the most SAUGHT-AFTER RESTAURANTS, LOUNGES AND HOTELS.

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The Nolitan Hotel Located in the heart of Nolita, one of the most endearing and authentic neighborhoods in New York City, The Nolitan is the first luxury boutique hotel to open its doors in this authentic New York City district. This urban retreat offers guests much more than just sophisticated design accommodations, unique amenities and fantastic food around the clock. It offers a true New York experience with the best dinners out, shopping and cultural experiences, and a sense of real community. Inside the hotel, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about style, comfort and intuitive service, all designed for a next-level experience of indulgence better known as "life as a Nolitan!" nolitanhotel.com, 212.925.2555 (mention SCENE magazine at time of booking and receive a complimentary upgrade, based on availability)

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Q&A with SUSAN DE FRANCA SCENE reached out to Susan de Franca, president and chief executive officer of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, to discuss the integration of art and real estate. de Franca is leading Douglas Elliman in presenting its Penthouse Collection—over a dozen penthouse properties in New York and South Florida—at Art Basel in Miami Beach.

How do you integrate art into real estate? Art and real estate are inherently intertwined—both are creative endeavors that require inspiration, imagination, and the ability to execute a vision impeccably. Especially in recent years, where developers have taken to collaborating with top-tier architects and designers, real estate has been elevated to new heights; in bringing their imaginative visions and meticulous craftsmanship to real estate, these masters of their craft have engendered a new caliber of property and created these one-of-a-kind works of art. Like fine paintings, luxury real estate has proven to appreciate in value over time, and investors worldwide have taken note and begun to acquire these unique properties the same way they would a Monet or Picasso.

Tell us a little more about the Penthouse Collection. The Penthouse Collection represents some of the most extraordinary properties within our portfolio. Among the New York properties being represented are The Puck Penthouses in Soho; The Marquand, 11 East 68th Street on the Upper East Side; Tribeca’s The Sterling Mason at 71 Laight Street; 10 Madison Square West; The Schumacher at 36 Bleecker Street; 33 East 74th Street; and Walker Tower. We will also be presenting several South Florida properties, including the highly anticipated Faena House designed by Foster+Partners, Ian Schrager’s The Residences at The Miami Beach EDITION and a new development in Coconut Grove by The Terra Group and Related Group of Florida.

A number of those buildings are sided in all-glass walls. Is that a challenge? What’s the best way to showcase art in those buildings? Showcasing art can be a bit of a challenge with glass curtain wall buildings. Time Warner Center is a perfect example—it has these magnificent glass walls, but then has more limited wall space and therefore less room to hang art. So, our design solution was to include spacious galleries and hallways throughout the residences that would provide as much hanging space as possible, while leveraging the natural sunlight that pours in through the glass. These types of spaces require thoughtfully conceived layouts that bear these challenges in mind.

You mentioned a few properties in South Florida. What’s going on there? Among the South Florida developments we currently represent are The Residences at The Miami Beach EDITION, a collection of 26 residences conceived by Ian Schrager and designed by John Pawson, that have reinvigorated the Miami market and introduced a new caliber of living to the area in terms of both design and amenities and services. Another groundbreaking development that we’re currently working on in South Florida is Faena House, an 18-story residential property envisioned by Alan Faena and designed by Foster+Partners. Faena House is the first element of Faena Miami Beach, which is set to include the Faena Arts Center, an institution dedicated to celebrating contemporary art in all its forms, designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA.

That’s great. What’s planned for Art Basel-Miami Beach?

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Susan De Franca

Developers and purchasers of real estate are so often avid art collectors that a significant overlap occurs between the individuals who attend such highly curated art shows as Art Basel in Miami Beach, and those who are interested in the top-tier properties that we represent. There’s a level of discernment that carries over—a taste level, an eye for design and an attention to detail—and that informs the search and decision-making process when it comes to both art and real estate. These individuals not only recognize and appreciate—but require—inspired architecture, high quality finishes and thoughtfully conceived spaces. So to showcase the synergy between art and real estate, Douglas Elliman Development Marketing will present the Penthouse Collection in an exhibit located in the VIP Collectors Lounge.

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spotlight midtown west This month, SCENE takes a look inside some of the most impressive Midtown West homes on the market.

419 West 55th Street, Penthouse $2,900,000

505 West 47th Street, 2DN $935,000

The elevator opens directly into this loft-style, two-bedroom, two-bathroom home. Built a few years ago on an existing prewar loft building, the space boasts 10-foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that offer lots of sunlight. There is a gas fireplace and oversized skylight over the gourmet kitchen. The main area is over 1,500 square feet with a separate 663-square-foot studio, perfect for a home office. The unit comes with two storage rooms of 150 square feet. The penthouse also offers 1,400-square-foot north and south terraces with breathtaking skyline views. The building has a virtual doorman and is pet friendly. Rosa Murphy, Halstead Property, 212.381.4251

This spacious apartment offers stunning views and fantastic light with north and south exposures. The living room faces south with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a pristine courtyard. The master bedroom has magnificent views of the Time Warner Center and city skyline. Separating the two ends of this home is a foyer that can be furnished as a dining room or den. The kitchen boasts marble countertops, bamboo flooring, and stainless steel Fisher & Paykel and Bosch appliances. The 505 offers two landscaped roof decks, common courtyard, live-in Super, laundry, storage and 24-hour doorman. Vince Rocco, BLU Realty Group, 917.856.8612 / Shane Shimon, BLU Realty Group, 917.509.9889

Strata at Mercedes House, 550 West 54th Street, 26Q $7,960 per month

620 West 42nd Street $3,890 per month

This corner three-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers 1,578 square feet of interior and exterior space with views of the Hudson River, northern and western exposures, and a west-facing private terrace. It has floor-to-ceiling windows, 9-foot ceilings, wide-plank oak floors and custom solar shades in every room, plus a Bosch washer and dryer. The kitchen has appliances by Viking, Sub-Zero and Bosch with CaesarStone and stainless steel countertops, custom cabinets, and a wrapped lacquer island. Residents have use of the Mercedes Club amenity space and exclusive access to Instrata Concierge. Lenny Inzirillo, Nancy Packes Signature Marketing Services, 212.586.2222

Silver Towers and River Place are luxury rentals developed by Silverstein Properties featuring unparalleled amenities and services, including full-size indoor basketball and outdoor tennis courts, a heated 75-foot lap pool, fitness club, private courtyard and valet parking garage. There is an on-site restaurant, cafĂŠ, gourmet grocery and entertainment bar with bowling. 24-hour concierge services are available, and the building is set in a quarter-acre park with a playground sculpture and dog run. Residents and their guests can enjoy spectacular views from the entertaining terraces. Silver Towers Leasing Office, 212.473.4242

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Dear Annelise I can’t deny it anymore, winter is officially

upon us. Every year, I try to find the perfect stylish, season-appropriate footwear, and end up settling for ugly, clunky boots. What I’m dreaming of is a pair of fashionable, closed-toe shoes (no boots!) that are chic enough to wear with skinny jeans or a skirt, durable enough to withstand the slush or city winters, and comfortable enough that I can go sockless if the outfit requires. Be honest–do these shoes exist, or has the cold made me delusional? And, if they do exist, where oh where can I find them? Dearest Unhappy Feet I know just the shoe to make those toes tingly with excitement. With a touch of your cursor, you can go to NET-A-PORTER and order yourself a pair of CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund finalist George Esquivel’s signature leather brogues. Not only are they the most comfortable shoes you will ever slip your foot into, they look stellar with skirts, perfect with a skinny pant, and can easily weather the storms of the New York City streets. Best of all, they transition from winter walks on Madison Avenue to summer (sockless) skips in Central Park. In fact, if you’re looking for the perfect gift to make that special someone’s feet happy enough to dance away the winter blues, consider ordering a custom pair from Esquivel himself! Although it may cost you a dime or two, best to be a penny wise than be (120) pounds and shoeless.

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letter from musto

YOU PREACH ABSTINENCE BUT DON’T SEEM TO “BELIEBE” IN IT YOURSELF. WHAT DO YOU BELIEBE IN, JUSTIN?

Justin Bieber onstage at 102.7 KIIS FM's Wango Tango on May 12, 2012 in Carson, California.

Text by Michael Musto

I’ll give you this much: You’re young. You’re 19. You’re developing in the public eye and a lot of what you do is magnified and exaggerated, to damaging effect. When a woman blew you a kiss in Brazil while you were sleeping, rumors swirled that she was a local hooker, which became a huge scandal of global proportions. Your camp denied that she was a lady

You recently had another horrid public outburst and as a result, your MSNBC show was

of the night, but even if she was, the whole story seemed lurid and desperate as tongues

suspended for a couple of weeks, you little dingbat! No, wait a minute, that was Alec Baldwin.

wagged in a dire attempt to bring you lower. You don’t need the help, Justin. You’ve managed

I mix up my troublemaking celebrities sometimes. But Justin, you’re starting to come off like

to tarnish your halo all by yourself—repeatedly!

a pint-size Alec in the way you angrily create scenarios that you either have to apologize for,

But I’ll also grant you high marks for having created a big career via sheer ingenuity. You

or try to spin, so the other party is the villain. Don’t grow up into Alec Baldwin, kid. Now’s

cleverly used YouTube, your androgynous looks and some good connections to become

the time to pull back the reins and go from tween star to adult icon rather than becoming the

a chart-topping sensation against great odds. People wouldn’t be making a living writing

next hot Frankenstein monster patched together from rage issues.

about you unless you were someone who’s made some kind of difference in the pop culture.

A quickie Google search of your name proves you’re well on your way to the misbehavior

But the relentless array of tabloid stories is starting to eclipse your already slight work.

hall of infamy: “Police Called In Bieber Graffiti Row ‘Bust Up’”; “Bieber Kicked Argentinian

Why don’t you take a chill pill and just do your job, while celebrating Jesus and all his good

Flag and Swept It Off the Stage (Thought It Was a T-Shirt)”; “Neighbor Calls Cops Three

graces? Even Miley Cyrus calmed down, did some acoustic songs, and scraped off her

Times Over Justin’s Noisy Party”; “Justin Bieber Smashes Car Door at Paparazzi”. And so

tongue.

on and so on, until South America is better off welcoming more retired Nazis than bringing you back one more time.

I’m starting to wonder if you’re actually fueling all these stories because they keep you in the news and guarantee that you’re always being talked about. The problem is that the

You walk around with so many bodyguards protecting you, but it’s starting to seem as

mixed messages you’re sending are disturbing, especially as you preach abstinence but

if we’re the ones who need the protection. Add to all the aforementioned headlines the

don’t seem to “beliebe” in it yourself. What do you beliebe in, Justin? It seems like that

time last March when you tried to bring your pet monkey into Germany without the proper

changes from moment to vomit-drenched moment.

paperwork—one of the worst ideas since Whitney tried to smuggle drugs from Hawaii.

Writing that Anne Frank would hopefully have been a belieber was perhaps your sickest,

Officials promptly seized the animal, as you faced separation anxiety from your very own

most trivializing moment of all—and yet, it was a little bit cute, especially since the keepers

answer to Bubbles. And here’s the killer: You didn’t pay the upkeep fees—the typical end to a

of Anne’s house were thrilled you came by and showed affection. You mean well, I guess. But

Bieber story, where no one winds up satisfied except for some really squalid gossip editors.

why don’t you do well? I need you to stay on top, because otherwise that even paler imitation,

(Don’t look at me. All right, fine, go ahead.)

Austin Mahone, might take over and wreck my eardrums. Okay, Alec, I mean Austin, I mean

“I ain’t all bad,” you sing while preaching positivity and praising God. But nothing you do is in the Bible, except maybe the Sodom and Gomorrah section, and if you are the poster child

Justin. Make me a belieber.

PHOTO BY KEVIN WINTER/GETTY IMAGES

DEAR JUSTIN BIEBER

for family values these days, I’m glad I’m single and abnormal.

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