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VOL. 38 NO. 3
COCKTAIL ON THE AVENUE
Jean Hanff Korelitz, author of Admission talks about her latest novel, You Should Have Known and her new literary venture.
by daisy prince
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UNREAL ESTATE
On the eve of the release of his latest book, House of Outrageous Fortune, we catch up with our resident real estate columnist, who confides fascinating details about “the world’s most powerful address:” Fifteen Central Park West.
by haley friedlich
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POSTCARDS FROM . . .
He designed First Lady Michelle Obama’s gown for the inaugural ball—twice—and is fast becoming a red carpet mainstay among Hollywood’s leading ladies. Here, the New York-based designer takes us along as he travels to Hawaii.
by haley friedlich
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SOCIAL SAFARI
A whirlwind of soireés including the Fabergé Egg Exhibit, Out of Africa and Chinese New Year festivities.
by r. couri hay
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WORLD ACCORDING TO . . .
MaxMara’s Maria Giulia Maramotti on running a multi-millionaire empire and what she does on her downtime in New York City
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A fashion week flashback and highlights from Matthew Mellon’s 50th birthday party, Emilia Fanjul’s night of great expectations, amfAR and more. Find out what’s happening on the stages, in the museums and galleries around the City.
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