Philadelphia Style - 2016 - Issue 4 - Fall Fashion - Maggie Siff-Paul Giamatti

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soaked shots of fashion, cityscapes, and the occasional doughnut smothered in rainbow sprinkles. Her blog started almost by accident: Feeling out of sorts after a career-inspired move from Philly to Baltimore, she set out on a three-week road trip to Florida to get away from it all. “I took about a thousand pictures and notes while on that trip,” says Summers. “When

I got back I opened a WordPress account, sort of as my personal diary and a place to store all my photos, and my blog took off from there. It was the new start I was dreaming of.” She credits her growing social media following to her fun, colorful content. “I love being that [blog] that inspires people and brightens up their day, whether it be a photo of a

fun mural or a beautiful pattern on a dress.” And though this self-proclaimed “professional tourist” plans to build her travel portfolio over the next year, she has plenty of experience snapping city life at home.

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New York strip steak gets a dash of Latin flavor at the new Aqimero.

14 // FULL FRONTAL 30 // LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 32 // LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER 34 // …WITHOUT WHOM THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE 36 // THE LIST 39 // INVITED

SCENE 53 // THE VOICE Chic chanteuse Adele returns to Philly on her sold-out world tour.

54 // ART BEAT

Composer Missy Mazzoli hits all the right notes with Opera Philadelphia.

56 // MISSY MOZART Composer Missy Mazzoli makes waves with her movie-inspired score for Opera Philadelphia’s splashy season premiere.

58 // LATIN CLASS Chef Richard Sandoval’s sizzling new Aqimero at the Ritz-Carlton is fall’s hottest reservation.

60 // AIR FORCE Jumping out of an airplace is so 2010. Welcome to indoor skydiving center iFLY.

62 // LAUGH LINES The latest addition to the local comedy scene, Punch Line Philly is no joke.

64 // SUGAR CHIC Michael Tan whips up fall’s most

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From florals to murals, fall’s must-see events are dripping with color.

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Straight from New York’s Meatpacking District, Diane von Furstenberg conquers the King of Prussia Mall with a chic new boutique.

66 // GIRL, CODE! For Corinne Warnshius, the future of Philly’s tech scene depends on closing the gender gap.

76 // MODEL BEHAVIOR

86 // READY, SET, EAU!

Having traded the streets of Wyndmoor for couture catwalks around the world, suburban beauty Julia Fleming talks fashion, Philly, and philanthropy.

Michael Kors’s newest fragrance, Wonderlust, was meant to travel.

78 // ALL THE THINGS

STYLE 69 // WRAP STAR As her new boutique opens its doors, Diane von Furstenberg talks effortless style—and how she intends to conquer the City of Brotherly Love.

72 // THE NEW NOIR Designers are bewitched again by black. But there’s a difference this time around. To rough and tough, they say “Non!” To feathers silk, frills, and lace, “Oui, oui, et oui!”

74 // PACKING HEAT Drybar founder Alli Webb on better blowouts, her first book, and bringing her big-name shop to Philly.

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Jewelry artisan Kate Egan goes beyond baubles at her new gift boutique Egan Rittenhouse.

88 // CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH Italian tastemakers Maserati and Ermenegildo Zegna team up once again for a history-making debut.

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80 // BLAZING SADDLES Pump the brakes: SoulCycle coasts into Philly with its first studio—and a second one in the works.

82 // DOCTOR’S ORDERS The design duo behind Badgley Mischka bring their opulent, cinemainspired Fall 2016 collection to Neiman Marcus’s Couture for a Cure.

84 // ALL ABOUT EVENING The season’s hautest timepieces are lighting up the night with exquisite gemstones, exotic materials, and extravagant designs.

90 // MÉNAGE À DEUX TV’s kinkiest married couple, Billions’ Maggie Siff and Paul Giamatti, gives us the reel-/real-life down and dirty on sex, $$, power, and staying on top in Tinseltown.

96 // BRAVE NEW WORLD This season it’s back to the future with a stateside ode to UK chic.

From Dickens to dystopia to sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll, Brit motifs go mod for post-millennial times.

106 // AN INSPIRED LIFE

As cofounder of one of the world’s most successful beauty brands,

Moroccanoil’s Carmen Tal is a force of nature. Here, she reveals how creating a line of iconic hair, body, and sun products has evolved into a mission to inspire other women.

MAIN LINE STYLE 111 // FASHION, FORWARD! Gala season is in full swing and everybody who’s anybody is headed to the King of Prussia Mall’s new wing for looks from Carolina Herrera, Jimmy Choo and beyond.

114 // SHORT STACK Jewelry designer Joie DiGiovanni’s layer-worthy accessories are the new must-have on the Main Line.

116 // IN RARE FORM Now in its 20th year, the Radnor Hunt Concours D’Elegance takes spectators for a real ride with marques from Lancia and Mercedes-Benz.

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118 // NO RESERVATIONS

SPACE

126 // UP, UP, AND AWAY

From soulful Southern barbecue to haute grilled cheese, King of Prussia’s new crop of restaurants is bringing the heat to the suburbs.

123 // MAGIC NUMBER

Brewerytown makes a big comeback thanks to a new residential address, and The Rittenhouse debuts a collection of chic suites.

Home furnishings haven Studio 882 amps up its super-sized new showroom with even more luxe labels.

124 // PILLOW TALK Textile master Kevin O’Brien pulls back the curtain on his Philly design studio.

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130 // HOME CHIC HOME Interior designer Maria Viola-Kuttruff scouts fall’s hottest runway trends to bring home.

132 // HOUSE PARTY Furniture titan Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams gets festive with a luxe new collection.

134 // HIDDEN TREASURES Historic meets haute inside a new-to-market Society Hill grand dame that dates back to 1835.

THE GUIDE 138 // SPACE: INTERIOR MOTIVES Transform your home décor with the help of these design professionals.

169 // STYLE: BEAUTY AND THE BEAT From blowout bars to Swedish massages, make an appointment at these top salons and spas.

PhotograPhy by Jeff Crawford.Styling by CaSey trudeau. ProP StyliSt: Sharon ryan for halley reSourCeS inC. wedding invitation CourteSy of wedding PaPer divaS

Flower necklace, Modital Bijoux (price on request).

The Wedding Factor, 125 South St., 267-861-0409; theweddingfactor.com.

Platinum 8.33-carat diamond, Tiffany & Co. ($950,000). 1414 Walnut St., 212-735-1919; tiffany.com.

6.2-carat mosaic diamond earrings, Philadelphia Diamond Company ($45,000). 111 S. Independence Mall E., 215-607-6700; philadelphia diamondco.com. Crystal and beaded sash, Elizabeth Johns (price on request).

Suburban Square, Ardmore, 610-649-8100; elizabethjohns.com. Evelyn dinner plate (left), Ralph Lauren ($25 each). King of Prussia Mall, 510-768-8863; ralphlauren.com. Savannah Salad Plate (right), Crate and Barrel ($10 each).

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175 // SCENE: SILVER SPOONS Philly’s eclectic dining scene is home to five-star fine dining, New American newcomers, and plenty of pasta.

148 // RITZY BUSINESS Thanks to a multimillion-dollar renovation, the Ritz-Carlton still reigns as one of Philly’s most jaw-dropping wedding spaces.

150 // BREATHTAKING BIJOUX

BRIDAL 145 // LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Philadelphia photographer Phil Kramer reveals his favorite city settings for frame-worthy wedding photos.

146 // THE EVENT MAESTRO Now settled into his new storefront, wedding planner to the Philly stars Brian Kappra talks fall florals, good lighting, and why you should be choosy with chairs.

Create your own heirlooms by investing in gorgeous statement pieces for the big day.

152 // WHAT’S OLD IS NEW The reimagined Hyatt at the Bellevue’s century-old grandeur is picture-perfect for proper brides.

160 // THE LOOK OF LOVE After the dress, the second biggest decision brides will make is—gasp!—how to wear their hair.

From bold braids to floral wreaths, Philly stylists preview fall’s loveliest locks.

MOMENT OF TRUTH 184 // AMERICAN IDOL

154 // DIVINE DETAILS You have the ring. You have the dress. All you need are the final elegant elements to attain bridal bliss.

156 // CIRQUE DE SOUL MATES Brides and grooms are booking

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big-top talent and beyond for the big day.

As Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler prepares to fly solo at the Tower Theater on September 7, the legendary rocker talks about his country-music crossover—and why he still daydreams about “Dream On.”

on the cover: Maggie Siff and Paul Giamatti Dress, Lanvin ($3,855). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. 18k pink-gold, mother-of-pearl, and diamond Serpenti earrings, Bulgari ($15,700). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above. on giamatti: Evening tuxedo ($2,495), tie ($205) and pocket square ($105), Ermenegildo Zegna.

King of Prussia Mall, 610337-2813; zegna.com. Shirt, Eton ($295). Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-3376300; bloomingdales.com.

Watch, Vacheron Constantin (price on request). vacheronconstantin.com. Double-sided onyx round stud set, Ox & Bull Trading Co. ($125). cufflinks.com

photography by rebecca macalpin (studio 882). cover photography by rodolfo martinez. styling by gregory Wein. styling assistance by abraham Winter hair by mattheW monzon for John paul mitchell systems at Jed root. makeup by matin for chapstick grooming by Jordan bree long using sk-ii skincare at starWorks artists. manicure by ana-maria using dior vernis. location: bathhouse studios, 540 e. 11th st., 212-388-1111. bathhousestudios.com

Besides more square footage, Studio 882’s new location is stocked with some of fashion’s biggest names in home interiors.

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LETTER From THE EDITor-IN-CHIEF

The summer is behind us and I couldn’t be happier.

It sounds crazy but hear me out. Besides stealing away to enjoy the positively sublime beach weather post-Labor Day, September signals the return of fall fashion.

That means cashmere, knee-high boots, and an excuse to buy yet another pair of jeans. It’s an especially exciting time in Philadelphia thanks to a retail boom the likes of which we haven’t seen for some time. Diane von Furstenberg, Carolina Herrera, Jimmy Choo, Robert Graham, and MCM are just some of the big-name designers planting their fashion flags at the King of

Prussia Mall’s multimillion-dollar new wing.

Wharton grad Stuart Weitzman is opening a store there, too, just three years after his Center City boutique. Beyond the mall, notable names in the national lifestyle sphere have joined the fray: you can now pedal your problems away at SoulCycle, get a Blake Lively-inspired blowout at Drybar, and embrace the return of carbs at Scarpetta, an Italian dining export right out of Miami and New York.

Not to be outdone, Philly notables Kate Egan and Brian Kappra have both debuted luxury gift boutiques. All of this grand-opening action

translates to an even stronger local economy and further raises the city’s profile as a place to do business. But with every new shop, restaurant, or salon, we gain one more ambassador for the city. I don’t know about you but I’m thrilled to be on the same cheerleading squad as the eternally chic DVF. Happy shopping!

kristin detterline

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photography by al b. (mandia); SuSan Scovill (joSeph); andre Flewellen (Saligman)

from left: With Christie Mandia at our annual Best of Style event at the Kimmel Center; judging the most stylish hats at Ladies Day at the Devon Horse Show with Adam Joseph and Michael Smyth; with artist Meg Saligman at the rededication of her Spring Garden Street mural, Our Flag Unfurled.

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With Meg Saligman, Mayor Jim Kenney, and Kristin Detterline at the mural rededication for Our Flag Unfurled.

Last year at this time all talk was centered around the Pope’s visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families. In July, the City of Brotherly Love welcomed the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

These two pinnacle events in local history couldn’t be more different--except for one thing. Both were major media moments for Philadelphia. The attention our city received was astronomical, and the economic benefit of hosting these large-scale gatherings will only impact the Greater Philadelphia region in a positive way for years to come. This is just the beginning: Philadelphia is poised to become a regular destination for the largest, most important international events.

Here at Philadelphia Style, our local footprint continues to grow. During our annual Best of Style event at the Kimmel Center in July, Philadelphia Style and CBS Radio’s

KYW Newsradio 1060 announced the launch of our co-branded lifestyle website, CBSPhillySTYLE.com.

The outlet allows readers to enjoy Philadelphia Style articles, exclusive guest columns and content, photo galleries from our events, and more. This new, more dynamic online experience represents a cross section of both news and lifestyle content for Philadelphia residents and visitors alike.

We will have plenty to cover as we move into the busy fall season in Philadelphia and look forward to giving you a first look at the biggest and best happenings in the city and suburbs.

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PhotograPhy by Justin Fortmeier, Cbs radio PhiladelPhia (best oF style); andre Flewellen (mural arts); hughe dillon (ball on the square)

With the CBS 3 team at Best of Style; with Joseph and Kathy McKeown at the McKeown Foundation’s 25th Annual Golf Classic; with Sabrina Tamburino Thorne, Steve Thorne, Carol Tamburino, Craig Spitzer, John and Rachel Paz, Lauren Colabelli, and Garrett Getlin Snider at Ball on the Square.

DaviD HocHman David Hochman, who penned our cover story on Billions stars Paul Giamatti and Maggie Siff (page 90), covers travel, the good life, and fame for The New York Times, Food & Wine, and Forbes, among other publications. He lives near the beach in Los Angeles with his chocolatier wife, Ruth Kennison, who runs the Chocolate Project, and their son, Sebastian.

In your cover interview, we hear Giamatti’s and Siff’s opinions on the 0.0001 percent—what are yours? I love people who earn big and live well—as long as they give back and live well with others. Beyond the all-star performances, why has Billions captured such national interest? Billions captures our collective moment. The gulf between the haves and the have-waymores, the cult around performance coaching and TED-like self-improvements, the thrall of the brash billionaire. It’s all there. Dead or alive, who, in order, are your three dream interviews? Eve, William Shakespeare, and Sacha Baron Cohen.

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French-born stylist Isabel Dupré’s remarkable career began as style director at Elle, where she worked for 13 years with creative director and photographer Gilles Bensimon. Dupré has collaborated closely with a number of renowned photographers, including Ruven Afanador, Peter Lindbergh, and Annie Leibovitz. She styled the fashion feature (page 96) for this issue.

A.D. Amorosi is a richly experienced writer and editor who—along with writing for newspapers, magazines, and websites across the globe—has been part of Philadelphia Style since its start. Married with a greyhound and doves, he lives in South Philly. In this issue, Amorosi interviewed Opera Philadelphia composer Missy Mazzoli (page 56).

Jessica Green is a Philadelphia-based editor and writer who lives in Center City with her fiancé.

When not busy planning her upcoming walk down the aisle, she wrote about current trends for wedding entertainment and hairstyles for this issue on pages 156 and 160.

What’s your favorite fall trend? I love the magic fairy-tale theme—romantic princesses, gold, rhinestones, dresses embellished with butterflies, and highwaisted, floor-sweeping gowns. We need a little dream right now. Tell us about your most exciting professional moment.

Attending the last show designed by Yves Saint Laurent is something I won’t forget. How would you describe your personal style? Depends on the day. I go from insouciant-chic to a mixture of masculinefeminine. I like to mix high and low.

Music has influenced the life of Missy Mazzoli.

How does music inspire you? It is the backbone, frontbone, soul, mind, and spine of everything that I have been since childhood.

From Broadway shows and David Bowie to BB King and Beyonce, I think about my life’s decisions in the form of a weird soundtrack.

What impact has music had on Philadelphia?

From the folk and jazz clubs of the ’50s and ’60s, to the funk, soul, and disco lounges and punk spots of the ’70s and ’80s to the house music and hip-hop joints of the ’90s and 2000s, this city forever ate, drank, and slept music.

What are some of the biggest fall fashion trends for brides? I’m seeing a lot more color, but in different ways. Think watercolor, muted tones, and darker palettes. I’m also seeing brides get a lot less classic with their styles.

It seems many are saying goodbye to tight updos and ball gowns and instead opting for flowing hair and fitted gowns. Tell us about your research on reception entertainment. I know that brides go above and beyond to make their weddings unique, but when I heard about hiring aerial bartenders to serve a signature cocktail I was shocked. I truly hope I attend a wedding that incorporates this one day.

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Brian O’Neill

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Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney

Former Philadelphia Style cover stars Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson visited the Philmont Country Club for the 8th Annual CORA for KIDS Golf Classic. The real-life couple was joined by their It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia castmates for a day of golf, cocktails, live auctions, and awards.

McElhenney chaired the annual event, which benefitted Cora Services, an education-based nonprofit that offers therapy, counseling, and education to children and their families.

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BALL ON THE SQUARE

Lisa Detwiler, Donald J. Mahoney, Holly and Greg Flanagan, Holly Kinser, Tom Mullin, Nina Tinari, and Michael Schulson

The Philadelphia elite gathered in Rittenhouse Square for the 33rd Annual Ball on The Square, hosted by the Friends of Rittenhouse Square. The annual affair raises funds to preserve and protect the historic park. Well-dressed guests enjoyed a seated dinner from STARR Events, music by the Eddie Bruce Orchestra, and beautiful dĂŠcor courtesy of Evantine Design.

Rich Castor, Mary Parenti, Mitchell Morgan, Barbara Eberlein, Hilarie Morgan, Elizabeth Magyar, and Jeff Orleans

Erin and Simon Oosthuizen

Janice Blumenthal, Hope Cohen, Richard Green, and Martin and Madelyn Rubenstein

Lisa Silveri and Salvatore D’Angelo

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Judie and Bennett Weinstock

Ian and Linda Swain, Ricki Lang, and John Westrum

Dean Tsakanikas, Ashley Noor, and Karin and John Meadow

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BEST OF STYLE Philadelphia Style’s annual Best of Style party was held again at the Kimmel Center with the playful theme of Style on Broadway. Sponsored by the Delaware Valley Audi Dealers, the event had guests enjoying food and cocktails from 30 of the best restaurants and bars in the city.

Besides admiring new Audi vehicles, other entertainment included live music from CTO and visiting the coveted Borgata casino room, where proceeds benefitted the Borgata Heart & Soul Foundation. After the event, partygoers headed to Zee Bar for the official afterparty.

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Mark and Ani Semerjian and Gilda and Gianmarco Martuscelli

Susie Maquire, Sabrina Pray, Mary Dougherty, and Anita Grossberg

Robyn Colajezzi and Cosmo DeNicola

Amy Campbell and Inez Barberio

Susie Celek and Natalie Egenolf

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Christine Tomarchio, Dori Nugent, Elizabeth Frame, Janet Osterholm, Nancy Rainer Wallace, and Hayley Wallace

LADIES HAT DAY AND TEA AT THE DEVON HORSE SHOW

Darlene DiGorio, Eileen Devine, MaryKay Bergan, and Laura Wood

Jin Hee Park, Kimmi Ragone, Nicole Hopkins, and Lauren Jennings

FRENCH ART DE VIVRE AT ROCHE BOBOIS Roche Bobois and Philadelphia Style hosted “French Art de Vivre,” an evening celebrating French art. Guests indulged in butlered bites and specialty cocktails while models strutted the showroom floor in fashions from Joan Shepp. Local graffiti artist Aubrie Costello performed a live art demonstration. Luxury vehicles were also on display from Sloane BMW of Devon and Porsche of Warrington.

Jacquie Kelly, Karen Ridge, and Zoya Egan

Dozens of women decked out in afternoon attire headed to the Devon Horse Show on June 1 for the annual Ladies Hat Day. In honor of Devon’s 120th anniversary, women donned elegant hats and fascinating fascinators inspired by this year’s silver and gold theme. Guests enjoyed shopping, bubbly cocktails, and light bites.

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Joan Shepp, Giselle Spencer, Sue Rubel, and Peppy Fink

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Joe McKeown, Bennett, Preston, and Kelly Adomsky, and Ken Toscano

Mary Linn and Carter Leonards, and Luanne Funari

MCKEOWN 25TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC At the end of May, the McKeown Foundation hosted the 25th Annual William J. McKeown Jr. Golf Classic at the Commonwealth National Golf Club. Benefitting Alzheimer’s awareness, attendees spent the day golfing and bidding on one-of-a-kind silent auction items

Kevin Morgan, Mike Chain Jr., Mike Chain Sr., Joe Wilson, and Curtis Hicks

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Dranoff Properties hosted a topping off celebration for its newest project, One Riverside. Taking place on the eighth floor, guests included Mayor Jim Kenney, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, architect Cecil Baker, and more. The “Park in the Sky” has just 82 residences and is located in Fitler Square.

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AMERICAN FLAG MURAL RESTORATION AND REDEDICATION

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To help kick off the 2016 Wawa Welcome America! Festival, the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and Philadelphia Style hosted a restoration and rededication ceremony for Meg Saligman’s iconic mural, Our Flag Unfurled.

Mayor Kenney spoke about the city’s tight-knit community and ensured that the mural, which was originally painted in November 2001 to honor the lives lost in the September 11 attacks, will now and forever be a part of the City of Philadelphia.

Natalie DiBartolomeo, Brittany Rastelli, Alisa Frederico, Lauren Colabelli, Cindy Burkeitt, Tempa Berish, Sabrina Tamburino Thorne, Lauren Nelson, and Michelle Ranieri

KICKOFF TO INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND AT PREMIER NIGHTCLUB Philadelphia Style and Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa kicked off July 4 weekend with a VIP soirée at their newest hot spot, Premier Nightclub. Guests donned their best weekend attire and headed to the hotel for complimentary cocktails and music by resident DJ Paul Castro.

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Mayor Jim Kenney, Jane Golden, and Mark Squilla

Michelle and Bruce Shannon

Eliana Raggio, Megan Heaton, Nikki Gera, Kim Lambo, and Jackie Esbri

Jin Hee Park, Mariko Schon, Marcela Herrera, and Sue Brown

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BERNIE ROBBINS BASH ON THE BAY Friends and VIP guests headed to Somers Point for Bernie Robbins’s Bash on the Bay. In addition to summer fashion and fun times down the shore, guests indulged in lite bites from the local team at Greate Bay Country Club and drinks from Tito’s Vodka, Copper & Kings, and Passion Vines.

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Sharon Pinkenson and Joe Weiss

Jacklin Rhoads, Nicole Cashman, and Angela Val

Jill Rizen, Sabrina TamburinoThorne, and Carie Brescia

Stacey Chase-Stokes, Darryll Adams, Jo Ann Kim, and Bradley Pacana

AQIMERO GRAND OPENING The newly renovated Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia recently welcomed guests to the grand opening of Chef Richard Sandoval’s Aqimero. The Latin and seafood-inspired restaurant wowed guests with an evening of creative bites, signature cocktails, and select food stations.

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Rahel Solomon, Councilman Al Taubenberger, and Bobby Hill

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Sheila Hess and Mayor Jim Kenney

Wawa Welcome America!’s eight-day celebration culminated with a spectacular July 4 concert and grand finale fireworks spectacular. In addition to a special patriotic performance from The Philly POPS and a 65-piece orchestra, Leslie Odom Jr., Leon Bridges, and Yazz the Greatest were among the night’s special performers.

Jean and Rodney Byrd, Clare and Steve Morrison

Savino Thorne, Carol Tamburino, and Sabrina Tamburino-Thorne

Kevin Condon, Liz Glacken, Meredith LaBerge, Danielle Tate, and Ryan Beck

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This year The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Philadelphia Chapter hosted a Grand Finale Gala, after a successful 10-week fundraising campaign. Bill Huaser and Brittany Anderson were crowned Man and Woman of the Year for collectively raising more than $350,000 for blood cancer research. Guests headed to the Loews Hotel for an amazing night of dinner, drinks, dancing, and a silent auction.

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The Voice Chic chanteuse Adele returns to Philly on her sold-out world tour.

Photography by Samir Hussein/Getty Images

By Connie Capone

Her haunting, unmistakable voice shook the Electric Factory in 2011, and after five years she returns to the City of Brotherly Love to perform back-to-back concerts at the Wells Fargo Center September 9–10. Adele, who has joined Cher, Madonna, and Britney in needing no other introduction beyond her singular moniker, is touring to promote her latest album, 25, an international smash that has topped the Billboard charts and garnered the Brit Awards’ Album of the Year as well as Single of the Year for “Hello.”

“Adele’s voice is arguably the best our generation has to offer,” says Mike Adam, afternoon drive host on 96.5 AMP Radio.

“She has a raspy, soulful sound that delivers flawlessly on records and during live performances.” Adam says that Adele shakes up the normative record-label-created images that are fed to consumers. “She completely destroys everything you think a pop star should look or act like. People can actually relate to Adele and see her as a real person.”

Philadelphia is the first East Coast stop during her tour, with every performance in North America, from Toronto to Mexico City, sold out. “Where the demand is high, the artists will go,” says Adam. “And Philly loves us some Adele.” wellsfargocenterphilly.com

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Adele’s sequined gown says it all: The chart-topping singer is an undeniable star.

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ART BEAT FROM FLORALS TO MURALS, FALL’S MUST-SEE EVENTS ARE DRIPPING WITH COLOR.

BY CONNIE CAPONE

SONIC BLOOM

LARGER THAN LIFE

An artist whose vivid murals decorate Philadelphia from the Market-Frankford SEPTA train to galleries and school ceilings, Ben Volta says his work is rooted in education and exploration. Volta’s “Pattern Process” is on view at the PAFA Alumni gallery starting September 21 at the Furness and Hewitt Historic Landmark Building. “The installation will feature pattern fragments from multiple projects suspended above on clotheslines,” Volta says. “I want to explore the creative process as a cycle that is revisited over and over again.

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THIS PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: Love Temple at the Large Lake in Longwood Gardens; Jonathan Hertzel’s Chasing Sparks 2 (2015) at the Michener; Ben Volta’s 2015 mural Frequencies on the Nicolas Scrap Metal building.

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF THE ARTISTS (FREQUENCIES; CHASING SPARKS 1 AND 2); LONGWOOD GARDENS/L. ALBEE. (LONGWOOD); MUSÉE DE LA DANSE, © CAROLINE ABLAIN (DANCE)

The fall season ushers in bursts of new hues and dynamic displays at Longwood Gardens’ multidimensional “Autumn’s Colors,” September 10– November 20. Highlights include the Thousand Bloom Mum, North America’s largest mum, and the Flower Garden Walk. Paul B. Redman, executive director for Longwood Gardens, says the Chrysanthemum Festival, with over 80,000 blooms in the garden’s four-acre conservatory, takes center stage during “Autumn’s Colors.” “We grow our mums into unique forms and shapes, including giant orbs, shields, spirals, and more” he says, “It really is something to see.” longwood gardens.org

“hertzel’s work returns us to the fundamentals of art and experience.”

—kirsten jensen

like laundry: washed, reworn, and hung up to dry?” pafa.org Bronze Age

A PAFA alumnus and still active in the local art scene despite living in Santa Fe, Jonathan Hertzel’s watercolor painting and bronze sculpture exhibit “When Sparks Fly” is featured at the James A. Michener Art Museum September 24–January 1. Chief

Curator Kirsten Jensen says Hertzel’s work reinvigorates Michener’s commitment to contemporary sculpture.

“Hertzel’s work is significant because it represents the intersection of nature and spirit, of the abstract and the real,” she says. “In an age obsessed with social media and selfies, Hertzel’s work returns us to the fundamentals of art and experience,

reconnecting us with our humanity and soul.” michenerartmuseum.org AvAnt-gArde Art

For an explosion of original entertainment all over Philadelphia, look no further than the Fringe Arts Festival. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in Philly, the 17-day fête starts September 9 with a melange of contemporary performance, from theater and music to spoken-word

and visual arts. Hosting upwards of 1,000 experimental and cutting-edge shows, entertainers will inundate the city’s bigname theaters as well as bars and even vacant lots.

Anniversary year or not, it may be hard for the Fringe to top last year’s hottest ticket, when Pig Iron Theatre Company and indie rock band Dr. Dog teamed up for a show at Union Transfer. fringearts.com

from left: Jonathan Hertzel’s Chasing Sparks 1 (2015) at the Michener; a dance performance at last year’s Fringe Arts Festival.

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MISSY MOZART COMPOSER MISSY MAZZOLI MAKES WAVES WITH HER MOVIE-INSPIRED SCORE FOR OPERA PHILADELPHIA’S SPLASHY SEASON PREMIERE.

All the right notes! Missy Mazzoli is back in her hometown to open Opera Philadelphia’s 42nd season.

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Reflective avant-garde composer and keyboardist Missy Mazzoli has won dazzling acclaim and critical respect for her somber, swelling pieces, which have resonated through such hallowed halls as Carnegie Hall and London’s Barbican Centre. She also leads a music ensemble, Victoire, whose albums feature guests like Wilco and The National. “I’m definitely no purist,” Mazzoli says of her

classically based sonic style.

“Once you start writing and working in opera, you just can’t enough.” But where she got her start—and where she’ll surely nail down one of her finest achievements— is Philadelphia. Born in Lansdale (she currently resides in Brooklyn), Mazzoli has been working in Philly since 2012 as composer-in-residence for Opera Philadelphia; her upcoming opera, an adaptation of Lars von

Trier’s dark 1996 film Breaking the Waves, has its world premiere at the Kimmel Center on September 22. “I started playing music very early on as a kid, and it was most certainly classical,” she says.

But that never made her a classical-only baby: by her mid-teens, Mazzoli had “a Pixies-sounding punk rock band of my own,” and spent her fair share of time hitting the Philly clubs.

“Don’t tell my mom, but I

used to sneak out to go dance at Shampoo and see concerts at Electric Factory,” she says with a laugh. As for debuting the tragic Breaking the Waves through Opera Philadelphia (“make no mistake, it is a hard story to watch,” she recalls of the film), the in-demand modernist composer was delighted by how “eclectic this company is” and the city’s evolving fan base.

“It’s quite a scene.” operaphila.org

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Latin CLass Chef RiChaRd Sandoval’S Sizzling new Aqimero at the Ritz-CaRlton iS fall’S hotteSt ReSeRvation.

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tools, is the secret behind many of the menu’s meat and seafood selections.

“Guests are exploring not-so-familiar dishes like the Mexican-style whole roasted snapper and the grilled Spanish octopus,” says Sandoval. The sushi and ceviche bar and raw bar are also worth a look, and are best enjoyed alongside one of Aqimero’s many signature cocktails: Here, the standard margarita and mule are mezcal-based, while the classic Paloma benefits from grapefruit soda from Mexican brand Jarritos.

With only a handful of fine-dining Latin American restaurants in Philadelphia, Aqimero’s arrival signals a shift in the city’s already eclectic culinary interests.

That change is not lost on Sandoval. “We’re bringing the Latin American ritual of the meal to Philly in a modern, sustainable way,” he says. Olé! richard sandoval.com/aqimero

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Jidori organic chicken is prepared on Aqimero’s wood-fired grill; crispy chicken tacos are one of Sandoval’s lunch-ready bites; the Diablo Gato is as pretty as it is potent.

“we’re bringing the latinamerican ritual of the meal to philly in a modern, sustainable way.”—richard sandoval

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What does it take to lure one of the world’s busiest restaurateurs—40 restaurants and counting from New York City to Dubai—to Philadelphia? For celebrity chef-owner Richard Sandoval, it was one look around the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia’s magnificent marble lobby. “Philly has already exceeded our expectations,” says Sandoval, standing in the glass-enclosed kitchen of his buzzy new Latin American concept, Aqimero, on a late summer evening.

With more than 200 seats between the formal dining room and see-and-be-seen lobby bar—both bathed in the Ritz’s new metallic hues thanks to a multimilliondollar renovation—the restaurant reflects Sandoval’s made-from-scratch style and many South of the Border influences, Peruvian and Latin-Asian among them.

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Birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette bashes, and even elderly groups are taking flight at King of Prussia’s new iFLY.

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Superhero wannabes can now channel Superman’s faster-than-a-speedingbullet powers at iFLY, a new indoor skydiving center that just opened near the King of Prussia Mall. The best part?

There’s no need to jump out of an airplane—in fact, there’s no jumping involved at all. The towering, 14-foot-diameter glass flight chamber propels a breathtaking (literally) stream of air

from beneath a grated floor to help achieve weightlessness. Fear not, first-time flyers: There’s a short training session to review basic body positions and hand signals, and head-to-toe gear is required. Once inside the wind tunnel you do nothing but “relax and breathe,” as certified instructor and former Marine Casey Gardiner says. Gardiner acts as your in-flight

anchor, making adjustments throughout and, depending on your comfort level, even taking you for a few loops around the tunnel. iFLY is racking up frequent flyer miles from Philly’s certified skydivers, retired veterans, three-year-olds, the handicapped, and—the center’s fastest-growing demographic—millennial women. Plans are already underway to

open a second area location this fall in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, but iFLY has had its sights set on Philly for years, according to Matt Ryan, president and COO of iFLY. “King of Prussia was a natural fit. The mall itself was already a world-class destination, but its recent expansion and all of the nearby developments mean we’re landing at the right time.” iflyworld.com

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The laTesT addiTion To The local comedy scene, Punch Line PhiLLy is no joke. By A.D. Amorosi

The only thing rarer than opening a live-music club in Philly? Opening a comedy club. So having Live Nation add Punch Line to its venue roster nearly a year after adding The Fillmore Philadelphia is an achievement for the concert company—and a victory for stand-ups and sketch-comedy troupes, both local and national.

“Philly has been in need of a place like Punch Line,” says Asyia Ahmed, general manager. “Being Live Nation’s first major comedy club on the East Coast allows us to set the tone and bring in huge names like Dave Chappelle, Russell

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Peters, and Marlon Wayans.”

Local comedian and America’s Got Talent alum Doogie Horner, who played one of Punch Line’s first shows, agrees about the more-ismerrier aspect of adding Punch Line to Philly’s comedy scene, which includes Helium on Sansom Street. “This opening raises Philly’s profile as a comedy city and legitimizes it in some peoples’ eyes,” Horner says of the new Fishtown venue and its 300 seats, VIP section, and outdoor patio. Next up?

Comedy Central’s Nikki Glaser, who plays four shows, August 25–27. punchlinephilly.com

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from top: New comedy spot Punch Line Philly has a VIP section and outdoor patio for post-show drinks; Nikki Glaser grabs the mic for four shows this August.

“this opening raises philly’s profile as a comedy city.”

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SUGAR CHIC MICHAEL TAN WHIPS UP FALL’S MOST FASHIONABLE FLAVORS AT ICI MACARONS & CAFÉ.

From cakes to cupcakes and doughnuts to cronuts, no dessert has quite the confectionary cachet as the macaron. France’s finest export is in good hands with Michael Tan, owner of ICI Macarons & Café. And though raspberry, pistachio, and chocolate will always be first-choice flavors, Tan looks to the seasons to inform the more than 30 varieties on display in his Old City boulangerie. For fall, pumpkin spice is one of Tan’s favorites, while on warmer late summer days, “one should opt for a citrus-flavored cookie,” he says. Hazelnut, lime basil, and milk and honey are other delectable riffs, all whipped up by Aici, Tan’s wife, business partner, and the café’s sole baker. What’s special about a macaron, according to Tan, is the preparation. “We put so much time into each cookie, the taste as well as the look and the texture are all important, he notes, adding that another part of the macaron’s allure is that they aren’t easy to make at home.

“It takes a lot of practice and attention to detail to perfect the recipe.” ICI celebrates its one-year anniversary in September, and the Tans are already considering a second Philly location for their café concept. C’est magnifique!

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Corinne Warnshuis, shown above speaking in San Francisco at Dreamforce 2015, the world’s largest tech conference.

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Raised by a single mother who not only survived breast cancer but raised her five children while working as a hairdresser, Corinne Warnshuis has seen firsthand what a strong woman is capable of—and she’s determined to empower women by providing inexpensive, accessible computer and coding classes. This 28-year-old California native is the “It” girl of IT

with the work she’s doing as executive director of Girl Develop It, a national nonprofit headquartered in Philadelphia that provides women web and software development classes in 54 cities across the nation.

With only two years at the helm of GDI, she’s already been invited— twice—to the White House: attending the first-ever White House

Tech Meetup last year and rubbing shoulders earlier this year with the likes of Gloria Steinem, Oprah Winfrey, and Michelle Obama at the summit on the United State of Women.

Warnshuis’s calendar is packed these days (she was recently accepted to Stanford University’s Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders), and she knows the stakes are

big. “At the beginning, we said ‘Let’s not talk about the problem, let’s do something about women being left out of the tech conversation,’” she says.

“We’re now teaching a thousand women a month.

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Wrap Star As her new boutique opens its doors, Diane von Furstenberg tAlks effortless style—And how she intends to conquer the city of brotherly love.

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By Marni Prichard Manko

In the pantheon of fashion designers, no one has reached more prolific success and industry respect than Diane von Furstenberg (aka “DVF,” as she’s universally known). From her first iconic wrap dress—more than one million were sold in the first two years of their debut in 1974—through her current gig at the lofty helm of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, the former princess is a woman’s designer, creating pieces that are sexy and flattering to all shapes and sizes, not just living mannequins. Among her devotees are a fair share of celebs and socialites who have made her a staple on the red carpet circuit, including Julia Roberts, Blake Lively, and Olivia Palermo.

Philly fashion seekers have been able to get their well-manicured hands on choice DVF pieces like the wrap dress at area department stores for years, but now they’ll have 1,600 square feet dedicated solely to the designer, as the label just opened the doors to its new boutique in the King of Prussia Mall expansion.

“This is the brand’s first store in Pennsylvania, so I’m excited to bring DVF to the Philadelphia woman and have a presence in such a beautiful, vibrant, and iconic city,” says von Furstenberg. Shoppers can

Diane von Furstenberg took design inspiration from her DVF headquarters in the Meatpacking District of New York City (shown here) for the new King of Prussia Mall boutique.

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STYLE TASTEMAKER clockwise from left: DVF in her flagship store in New York City; Cybil dress ($468); Chrissie dress ($448), and Leela turtleneck ($298); Love Power suede saddle bag ($298).

expect to find the designer’s complete collection of ready-to-wear clothes with her signature stylings—think bold prints, ’40s-inspired feminine glam, and disco hippie chic—plus a selection of hallmark accessories including handbags, shoes, scarves, jewelry, and eyewear.

The façade of the store takes inspiration from the cast-iron architecture of the DVF headquarters in New York’s Meatpacking District, but the interior is uniquely King of Prussia, with a warmer and more tactile feeling created with a combo of wood, brass, raw metal, and lacquer finishing. And in a quest to make sure the clothes always suit the occasion, customers can adjust fitting room lighting to see what the garb looks like

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in different environments, such as home, office, daytime, dinner, sunset, and more.

“What we care about most is the woman, and we try to create an intimate experience,” says von Furstenberg of the King of Prussia Mall location.

“DVF celebrates freedom, empowers women, and sells confidence.” To that end, the space will also host events and panel discussions with women from local businesses and universities to further the brand’s mission of female empowerment.

“The DVF woman is confident and strong.

She is in charge of her life; she knows the woman she wants to be and goes for it,” von Furstenberg says.

She’s clearly leading by example. dvf.com

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“I’m excIted to brIng dVF to the PhIladelPhIa woman.”—diane von furstenburg

STYLE AccESSORIES

the new Noir Designers are bewitcheD again by black. but there’s a Difference this time arounD. to rough anD tough, they say “non!” to feathers, silk, frills, anD lace, “oui, oui, et oui!”

night shades Flirtatious, Fun, Feminine… that old black magic has us under its spell.

Silk embellished mini dress, Bally ($1,395). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; bally.com. Goldie French shoulder bag, Michael Kors Collection ($2,150). 1705 Walnut St., 215-446-6708; michaelkors.com. Medusa chain-link bracelet, Versace ($425). versace.com. Black wedge sandals, Alexander McQueen ($3,600). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; alexandermcqueen.com

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BEFORE DARK Sexy, Sporty detailS (think lacing and neoprene) mean black workS for day—and play.

Hex whipstitch bucket bag, Proenza Schouler ($1,960).

Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; proenzaschouler.com. Brushed Vitello Tessuto booties, Versace ($1,575). versace.com

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STYLE BEAUT Y Mane attraction: On the heels of opening Philly’s new Drybar, founder Alli Webb’s first book about hair drops this fall.

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“When we first started I knew we wanted to do a bar concept,” notes Webb, whose salons tally one million blowouts a year.

Hence the long marble counter, flat screens with chick flicks on repeat, and a menu of hairstyles named after drinks: The Manhattan, Southern Comfort, and Uptini.

Webb’s husband is in charge of branding (hello, yellow!) and her brother handles the business side of things. “It’s so nice that my brother and I were able to find success together,” Webb says.

The trio is currently working on building a better travel-size hair dryer.

“We’ve wanted to open in Philly for a while,” says Webb of Drybar’s 61st location, at 17th and Market streets. “We’re close to Rittenhouse, and there are so many working women around here.

Our clients have been anxiously awaiting a location in Philly.”

Drybar’s success has pushed Webb into other pursuits of late. You can find her on QVC selling the brand’s signature hair dryers—“we sell 2,000 in 15 minutes”—and in bookstores this fall when her first title, The Drybar Guide to Good Hair for All, drops.

“I’m spilling all my knowledge and sharing my personal story,” says Webb.

Besides investing in a good hair dryer, Webb (who favors the tousled Mai Tai style) says the right products are key to extending your blowout. “Using heavy hydrating crèmes on fine hair spells disaster from the start!” thedrybar.com

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“I know it sounds crazy, but it felt like fate,” Julia Fleming, 20, says of the moment she was scouted in July 2015. And maybe it was—the Wyndmoor native’s parents had a chance encounter with Next Models president and Philly local Ron Gerald at a nearby Starbucks. With the exchange of a few cell phone pictures and one meeting in New York, this new kid on the Garment District block has conquered some of fashion’s most esteemed catwalks— Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Victoria Beckham, Narciso Rodriguez, Vera Wang—in just one season, walking in more than 40 shows last September alone. “That’s when I realized I had really made it and just how impressive [that early success] was,” she says. It’s a long way from Walnut Street’s Urban Outfitters and Free People, where Fleming shopped during high school. But underneath her new designer wardrobe is a huge heart and a cause that she hopes to turn into a career: Fleming works with the Progeria Research Foundation, which raises money and awareness for the rare genetic disease that causes children to age rapidly. “I’ve raised more than $15,000 in over five years,” she says.

“I’m so excited to see how modeling can help me as a platform with fundraising.”

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clockwise from left: Egan Rittenhouse’s well-edited racks include caftans and loungewear from Two New York, Until Soon, and Loup Charmant; floral designers Elise Hanks and Matthew Muscarella assemble blooms for a signature arrangement; jewelry designer-turned-boutique-maven Kate Egan.

All the Things Jewelry artisan ate egan goes beyond baubles at her new gift boutique egan Rittenhouse.

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Egan Day’s handmade wood gift boxes inspired the vases for the store’s two signature arrangements.

Florist Matthew Muscarella dreams up “the kind of florals that make you swoon,” says Egan. The wood vase lives on as a cool keepsake.

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A pair of luxe knitwear labels new to Philly rule the racks here: Until Soon’s cashmere pieces come in dreamy shades of blush, gray, and camel, while Loup Charmant’s silky-soft caftans are ideal for year-round layering. “Both have an ease about them—they are accidentally sexy,” says Egan.

Haute HoSteSS

Besides colorful John Derian trays, Egan collaborated with Alex Stadler of StadlerKahn, another Philly lifestyle shop, to create a line of plates inspired by some of the chicest streets in the city: Van Pelt, Panama, and Delancey are some of the first in the growing collection. Notes Egan, “You can use them or display them.” eganrittenhouse.com

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After more than eight years designing custom gem-flecked treasures for the city’s style set at her Egan Day boutique, Kate Egan knows a thing or two about listening to her clients. So when several of them suggested she branch out with a lifestyle concept, she couldn’t help but oblige. Tucked inside The Rittenhouse, the new shop is stocked with flowers, first-toPhilly brands, and, above all, Egan’s favorite things.

STYLE FITNESS

Blazing SaddleS

One thing you should know before going to SoulCycle: You will sweat.

A lot. But weekend blowouts be damned: You will emerge from the 45-minute, high-intensity, music-thumping cycling session up to 700 calories lighter and on an exercise high somewhere between euphoria and exhaustion.

You will leave—decked out

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in neon SoulCycle swag, no doubt—not wondering if you’ll be back but when.

“It’s a cardio dance party on a bike,” says CEO Melanie Whelan. “The classes consist of choreography and the use of hand weights to simultaneously tone the upper body and core. We ride to the beat of the music, in unison.”

All that coordinated

pedal pushing is orchestrated by SoulCycle’s army of instructors, who alternate between commands and motivational one-liners that are pithy enough to feel inspiring.

That’s the other part of SoulCycle’s secret sauce.

“The class not only changes your body and helps you reach your fitness goals but also

benefits the mind through mental and emotional release,” says Whelan.

Now open in Ardmore, a sister studio will arrive in Rittenhouse later this year.

“We are always looking to open in active communities like Ardmore and Philly,” she says. “Choosing a new SoulCycle location is a mix of art and science.” soul-cycle.com

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Now open in Ardmore’s Suburban Square, biking-studioto-the-stars SoulCycle arrives in Rittenhouse later this year at 113 S. 16th St.

photography courtesy of soulcycle

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STYLE CHARIT Y Beaded and embroidered top ($990) and skirt (price on request), and beaded and embroidered gown ($4,455), Badgley Mischka Couture

DOCTOR’S ORDERS

“Our Fall 2016 collection was inspired partly by the film Dr. Zhivago,” says Mark Badgley, who, along with James Mischka, form eveningwear label and red-carpet staple Badgley Mischka. “The clothes have a rich, luxurious glamour to them,” he continues, describing pieces like a white and gold metallic gown with floral appliques and sapphire stunners adorned with jewel-toned beadwork. Philadelphia tastemakers can peruse the collection and meet the designers during a Champagne reception at Neiman Marcus’s Couture for a Cure event on September 21, at 11 AM. Proceeds from the event, which is being held in memory of Bucks County native Sheila Engelbach, will benefit Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center Lymphoma Program.

Engelbach’s charitable spirit is what inspired Missy Dietz, vice president and general manager of Neiman Marcus at King of Prussia, to choose Badgley Mischka for the occasion.

“They believe in giving back and have always been great partners in our philanthropic efforts in the community,” Dietz says. Badgley, who lost his father to cancer at a very young age, shares the same sentiment. “We are 100 percent on board to do anything that we can to help in the fight against cancer.” badgleymischka.com

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BY ALDOUS TUCK

This year’s Swiss watch fairs were a virtual design renaissance in the category of women’s high-end jewelry. As the weather cools and the nights grow longer, these timepieces are illuminating the season’s most elegant evenings with fanciful forms and fabulous gemstones that incorporate elements such as enameling, mother-of-pearl, and embroidery. Think of it as a midnight rendezvous of fine art and haute horology.

For more watch features and expanded coverage go to phillystylemag.com/watches-and-jewelry.

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Hailed as Rolex’s premier jewelry watch at this year’s Baselworld watch fair, this Pearlmaster 39 ($123,750) features soft lines accentuated by 18k Everose gold. The dazzle of pavé diamonds on the dial as well as diamonds on the bezel and bracelet bring haute joaillerie to fine Swiss watchmaking. The 3235 Manufacture Rolex movement is perpetual, self-winding. This piece is also created in 18k yellow or white gold with sapphires or rubies.

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relief. The bezel and buckle are emblazoned with diamonds.

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Chanel is known for peerless artistry in watchmaking, and this season’s Mademoiselle Privé Coromandel Oiseau Vibrant ($229,500) is an exquisite example. Inspired by Chinese coromandel screens that Coco Chanel adored, the onyx dial is enlivened by “trembling” birds that move with you as well as flowers and branches created from 18k gold and arranged in

Introduced this spring at SIHH, this Clé de Cartier ($85,000) offers soft curves and minimalist lines in 18k white gold that is emblazoned with 795 round diamonds totaling 5.05 carats to take this piece from simple to sensational. The self-winding automatic watch houses the new Cartier Manufacture Movement, caliber 1847MC. Benari Jewelers, Exton, 866-363-0808; cartier.com

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Ready, Set, eau!

Michael ors’s new fragrance, wonderlust, was meant to travel.

Pack your bags—but not before a spritz of Wonderlust, the latest fragrance from Michael Kors, an eau de parfum for the internationally minded, made from a global bouquet of ingredients: fresh Italian bergamot, creamy almond milk, heliotrope, and sandalwood from Sri Lanka. Here the designer (and man of the world) extols travel and praises supermodel Lily Aldridge, the face of a scintillating new ad campaign.

What is it about jet-setting that inspires you?

Whether you’re jumping on a plane or walking down a street you’ve never walked on before in your hometown, it’s this sense of discovery that I think makes people feel energized and excited.

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apart from your others?

I’ve never done anything with a gourmand touch. I don’t like the idea of a fragrance that smells edible, but then we smelled the final blend and I realized that the gourmand could be really refined when you took something like almond milk, you mixed it with the bergamot, and then you have that pepper in there.

I said, “Eureka!”

Why did you choose Lily Aldridge for this campaign?

She’s obviously very beautiful—but beauty’s not enough.

She’s also up for anything, loves to travel, knows music, and is a great mom. I really love that she’s got so many aspects to her personality!

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“ALL INDICATIONS ARE THAT THE LEVANTE WILL BE THE BEST SELLING MODEL IN THE HISTORY OF MASERATI.” —JOE INNAURATO PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF MASERATI

Maserati, that century-old, luxury Italian automaker, has released its first SUV to complete its automotive repertoire. Debuting in the US at the New York Automotive Show in March (just after the Philadelphia Auto Show), the new performance SUV is called Levante, named after a warm Mediterranean wind that can turn from a gentle breeze to a potent gust in an instant. In response to a growing number of SUV buyers, the demand for this Maserati is unprecedented, according to Joe Innaurato at F.C. Kerbeck. “All indications are that the Levante will be the best selling model in the history of Maserati,” he predicts, adding that the Philly market should prove to be no exception.

The Levante has a Ferrarimanufactured engine, a three-liter, six-cylinder, twin-turbo that can generate speeds over 165 miles per hour. In a true display of Italian allegiance, Maserati teamed up with luxury menswear brand Ermenegildo Zegna once again (the brands have collaborated on other models in the past) to accent the Levante’s interior with silk inserts. The material, produced in a wool mill in Trivero, Italy, adorns seats, door panels, roof lining, and sunshades. Put down the panoramic sunroof and channel those Mediterranean vibes by zipping along Kelly Drive. Think of it as la dolce vita, Philly style. fckerbeckmaserati.com

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“I never watch television...

I love to read!” admits king of TV Paul Giamatti, here entwined with his Showtime screen queen, Maggie Siff, enrobed in an Allene dress from Preen by Thornton Bregazzi ($1,335).

Intermix, 1718 Walnut St., 215-545-6034; intermix online.com. Sterling silver Horsebit Light bracelet, Gucci ($1,950). Benari Jewelers Exton & Newtown Square, locations, 866-363-0808; gucci.com. on giamatti: Tuxedo, Brooks Brothers ($1,198). 1513 Walnut St., 215-564-4100; brooksbrothers.com. Shirt, Eton of Sweden ($295).

Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-6300; bloomingdales.com. Tie, Title of Work ($225). Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; titleofwork. com. Pocket square, The Tie Bar ($10). Nordstrom, Cherry Hill Mall, 856-773-5600; thetiebar.com

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on siff: Dress, Roberto Cavalli (price on request). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; robertocavalli.com. Slip, La Perla ($668). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-9626200; neimanmarcus.com.

Champagne diamond briolette hoop earrings, Alexandra Mor (price on request). alexandramor.com. 18k pink-gold, amethyst, and diamond pavĂŠ MVSA ring, Bulgari ($5,750). Neiman Marcus, see above; bulgari.com.

Belt, Nina Ricci (price on request). Saks Fifth Avenue, see above; saks.com. on giamatti: Tuxedo coat ($695), shirt ($125), and trousers ($295), Joseph Abboud. josephabboud.com.

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As scenes from A mArriAge go, it’s hard to top the opening moments of Billions for sheer eye-popping intensity. We don’t know it at first, but the man bound and gagged on the floor in the Showtime series premiere is actually wedded to the leather-bound dominatrix snuffing out a cigarette on his chest. The relationship only heats up from there.

Paul Giamatti, 49, plays the guy with the burn hole, who also happens to be United States Attorney Chuck Rhoades. His wife, Wendy, portrayed in thigh-high footwear by Maggie Siff, 42, is more than just his partner in blowing off steam. She’s the in-house shrink and performance coach at Axe Capital, a massive hedge fund that pays her eight times more than her husband makes. Needless to say, Chuck cannot wait to expose Axe and its rakish billionaire CEO, played by Damian Lewis, as corrupt.

What a relief that both Giamatti (Sideways, Downton Abbey) and Bryn Mawr graduate Siff (Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men) are vastly more likeable in person than their deliciously despicable characters. The actors recently sat down with Philadelphia Style to talk about the show and the juicy themes it evokes: money, power, sex, greed, and, these days, how to dominate the not-so-small screen in Hollywood.

Billions is being acclaimed as one of the best new shows on television, but Chuck and Wendy aren’t exactly easy to take. How do you explain their attraction?

Paul Giamatti: They’re two incredibly smart people who are almost too well matched in some weird way. They both love power, they play off each other’s intensity, and they both hunger for success. We’ve dropped into their relationship near the end of something rather than the beginning, though I do think it was loving at one point. It’s a portrait of people hitting a bad spot in a marriage.

How they’re going to work it out, I don’t know. But it is certainly a helluva lot of fun to play.

Maggie Siff: They’re tough on each other but they’re also very honest. They can be their full selves in a way that’s completely uncensored and unguarded. People like to comment on the sexual element of their relationship as something very dark. But I see it as a testament to their connection.

Somewhere along the line, it came up in conversation and they allowed it into the marriage. Behind the scenes, we talk about it being something that Chuck needs in his life, and that Wendy is like, Okay, I can do that. Don’t knock open, honest communication, right?

In last season’s finale, Chuck breaks into Wendy’s computer, visits another dominatrix behind her back, and accuses Wendy of being an immoral criminal. Where are things when Billions returns in January?

Siff: Season two picks up soon after we left off and you see them regrouping. Wendy’s not at Axe Capital anymore, which makes things complicated for her and Chuck personally and professionally. They’re trying to figure out what to do with themselves. It’s interesting playing a character this conflicted. Something I struggle with occasionally is wanting my characters to be maybe more heroic than they are. I don’t know if every actor struggles with that. I love Wendy and love that she’s so interested in helping people thrive and succeed. My question is always, why not help different kinds of people beyond the hedge fund guys? Can she examine her conscience and ask, “Why only help the super-rich?”

Money is practically its own character on Billions—the $60 million beach house, the live-in chefs, the private helicopters. How has inhabiting this world altered your view of the 0.0001 percent?

Giamatti: It freaks me out. I’m not going to condemn it, but I do find this level of extreme wealth to be strange and alienating. I’ve got no problem with living well, but you get to a place where enough is enough. In certain circles, though, more is more is more and it never ends. Money makes your

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situation better, I’ll tell you that. But I personally don’t tend to spend much of it. I think that’s made my life a lot easier. I’m lucky as hell that I make a decent living, but I think I’m even luckier that I don’t have a taste for speedboats and tailored suits and mansions in the Hamptons.

Siff: My feelings haven’t changed at all. I still think it’s bizarre and maybe even a little unhealthy to be rich enough to be a nation-state of your own.

At least tell us you enjoyed driving Wendy’s Christmas bonus—the Maserati GranTurismo Sport Coupe, which retails for around $132,000.

Siff: To be honest, it’s like getting on a thoroughbred for the first time. You’re like, Whoa! What is this? I only got to drive in a parking lot, unfortunately. And here’s the scary thing: Not only are you driving an extraordinarily expensive car, but they also strap on the most expensive camera equipment to the windshield and you’re barely able to see the road. What I’m saying is, it wasn’t the most romantic driving experience.

Paul, you won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for playing John Adams in the 2008 TV miniseries of the same name. Which is the most cutthroat—Washington, Wall Street, or Hollywood?

Giamatti: All three worlds have colorful characters and a high degree of ambition, backstabbing, and all that. I think the political and financial people tend to play things a little more low-key and hidden. That’s not to say you don’t have maverick characters who come up, like the guy who’s running for president. But Hollywood, I think, is the most out-there when it comes to flaunting success and spreading gossip and who’s got the biggest, you know, office.

What’s your take on awards season?

Giamatti: As an experience, awards ceremonies are truly exciting but also complete mayhem. I’m always amazed people don’t have epileptic seizures with the camera lights flashing in their eyes. If Billions wins an award now or in the future, that would be great, but honestly, the awards and the job we do are completely separate. You never, ever enter a scene thinking, Oh, this is my Emmy moment. You think, This is a great story, these are phenomenal actors I’m working with, and it’s just fantastic to be making a living in this profession. You get an award and you’re like, Wow, this is an amazing unexpected bonus.

We’ve talked about success, but what are the worst jobs you’ve ever had?

Siff: For about a month in my 20s, I worked at a hedge fund for real. A friend of mine was dating a guy who was a banker, and he gave me a temp job. I had no clue what I was doing. I would sit in front of these Bloomberg computer terminals and bullshit my way through the day so hard it was scary. And while there’s a high degree of glamour in the world of hedge funds we depict on the show, this was pretty basic: a lot less swag and a lot more khakis and plaid.

Giamatti: I’ve done so much weird stuff as an actor. I once had to do an entire movie [the 2006 indie film The Hawk Is Dying] with a hawk strapped to my arm. I remember driving in the enclosed cab of a truck down a highway in Florida with the bird screaming out and its claws going after my face. That was way more dangerous than bringing down billionaires.

What do you like to do when you’re not working?

Siff: I take it easy. My husband and I live in New York, where I grew up, and we have a 2-year-old. I was pretty tired after the season and wanted to catch the last of my daughter’s babyhood. It’s going really, really fast. As far as guilty pleasures, I’m pretty nerdy. A night alone, I like to eat ice cream and watch BBC’s Call the Midwife.

Giamatti: I’m embarrassed to admit that I never watch television. I know I’m missing out. But I love to read and see theater. I took my son to Hamilton, which was incredible, of course, and we got to meet the cast, who were weirdly excited to say hello because they wanted to meet another founding father.

Okay, finally, what really happens during a sex scene?

Siff: In general on the show, we do everything we can to lighten things up. Paul and I call each other Buck and Cindy, and our version of Cindy is spelled X-I-N-D-E-E. Damian loves singing show tunes around the set. When the cameras roll on the sex stuff, it’s all a total illusion. I’m standing there in six-inch stilettos attempting to look hot but desperately trying not to fall on my ass.

Giamatti: For me, it’s interesting. Being tied up made me really relaxed to the point where I kept falling asleep. At one point, Maggie had to use a low-voltage prod on me, which nobody knew how to operate. I’m falling asleep and she’s tickling me with the thing by really pressing it into me. But then she kinda runs it lightly from my navel up to my chest and it shocks the living hell out of me.

After that, I was wide awake. She didn’t try it again.

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This season, it’s back to the future with a Stateside ode to UK chic. From dickens to dystopia to Sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll, brit motifs go mod for our post-millennial times.

TIME’S ARROW left: Coat, Max Mara ($3,090).

Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-6300; maxmara.com. Top, Lanvin ($2,820). Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; barneys.com. Tights, Falke ($49). Nordstrom, King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-6111; nordstrom.com. Booties, Giuseppe Zanotti Design ($1,850). Boyds, 1818 Chestnut St., 215-564-9000; boydsphila.com. center left: Jacket ($1,215) and pants ($1,300), J.W. Anderson. j-w-anderson.com. Socks (price on request) and loafers ($1,595), Ermenegildo Zegna Couture. King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-2813; zegna.com.

Rings, model’s own. center right: Dress, Ralph Lauren Collection ($3,490). 200 S. Broad St., 215-985-2800; ralphlauren.com. Boots, Brian Atwood ($1,650). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. right: Coat ($6,895), top ($1,095), and pants ($1,395), Giorgio Armani. armani.com.

Rings, Giles & Brother ($75).

Third Street Habit, 153 N. Third St., 215-925-5455; thirdstreethabit.com. Booties, Paul Andrew ($995).

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS opposite page: Top ($1,345) and skirt ($1,465), J.W. Anderson. Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; j-w-anderson.com.com.

Choker, Eddie Borgo ($350).

Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 617-337-6300; bloomingdales.com. Coat ($2,340), jacket ($1,795), vest ($750), shirt ($310), trousers ($1,720), hat ($2,600), and tie ($190), Thom Browne.

New York. thombrowne.com ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND left: Dress ($3,845), bra ($545), headband ($2,545), collar ($2,245), belt ($4,545), bag ($4,445), and pumps ($2,195), Dolce & Gabbana. The Mall at Short Hills, 973-912-8090; dolcegabbana.com. right: Gown ($43,000), culottes ($650), and ring ($410), Gucci.

King of Prussia Mall, 610-3374130; gucci.com. Necklace, Ralph Lauren Collection ($2,500). 200 S. Broad St., 215-985-2800; ralphlauren.com

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LONDON CALLING left: Blazer ($7,240), shirt ($1,130), pants ($480), scarf ($160), and belt ($605), Roberto Cavalli. Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. center: Tuxedo jacket ($3,990), shirt ($1,490), pants ($1,190), tie ($195), and boots ($895), Ralph Lauren Collection. 200 S. Broad St., 215-985-2800; ralphlauren.com. right: Shirt ($563), turtleneck ($278), shorts ($663), pants ($221), and shoes ($838), Dries Van Noten. Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; barneys.com

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SPACE AGE LOVE SONG oppposite page: Top ($490) and leggings ($460), Emilio Pucci.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. center: Jacket ($1,760), pants ($1,260), and scarf ($585), Louis Vuitton.

King of Prussia Mall, 610-9920392; louisvuitton.com. right: Top ($2,160) and trousers ($1,290), Marni. Joan Shepp, 1811 Chestnut St., 215-7352666; joanshepp.com SABBATH BLOODY SABBATH left: Dress, Alexander Wang ($595). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com. Choker, Eddie Borgo ($275). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. Necktie, model’s own. Jacket ($3,300), shirt ($1,500), jeans ($1,100), bowtie ($155), and necklace ($1,750), Dior Homme. Saks Fifth Avenue, see above

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TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY opposite page: left: Top ($990), skirt ($2,690), and pumps ($890), Loewe. loewe.com. center: Trench ($3,400) and scarf ($590), Louis Vuitton. King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-0392; louisvuitton.com. right: Coat and leggings (prices on request), Versace. versace.com. Boots, Jil Sander ($995). Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; barneys.com. sitting: Blouse and pants ($875 each), Escada. escada.com. Boots, Hermès ($2,000). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-9730; hermes.com this page: left: Trench ($3,400), trousers ($1,060), scarf ($590), and derbies ($1,510), Louis Vuitton. see above. center: Dress ($3,250), trousers ($1,050), and sandals ($1,300), Céline.

Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks. com. Bracelet, Giles & Brother ($130). Third Street Habit, 153 N. Third St., 215-925-5455; thirdstreethabit.com. right: Dress ($10,600), bracelet ($2,975), socks ($305), and pumps ($970), Hermès. see above

Styling assistance

by Connor Childers Hair by Zaiya Latt at Bryan Bantry Agency Hair assistance by Jonathan Mason Makeup by Glenn Marziali using Dior Addict Makeup assistance

by Zarielle Washington Models: Carlton Ruth at Soul Artist Management; Cesar Ernesto Nunez and Duran at Ford Models; Francesca Frame at Ford Models; Fraser Ruth and Ian Weglarz at Fusion Models; Jacky O’Shaughnessy at Iconic Focus; Jacob Coupe at VNY Models NYC; Lara McGrath at Muse Management Inc.; Meron Mamo and Tiiu Kuik at Wilhelmina Models NYC

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As cofounder of one of the world’s most successful beauty brands, Moroccanoil’s Carmen Tal is a force of nature. Here, she reveals how creating a line of iconic hair, body, and sun products has evolved into a mission to inspire other women.

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an inspired life

well-traveled Carmen Tal (opposite page), cofounder of Moroccanoil, draws upon her travels around the world, including to the Beldi Country Club in Morocco (shown here), to fire her imagination for new products and ideas. The recently released fragrance Fleur de Rose was inspired by flowers Tal admired in France.

It started wIth just a basIc need—Carmen Tal, today the cofounder of Moroccanoil, was visiting relatives in Israel when a bad color process damaged her hair. Disappointed, she accompanied a friend to a salon in Tel Aviv, where a hairstylist used an oil treatment to both condition and style Tal’s hair. According to Tal, “The results were like, Wow!” Tal, a former salon owner herself who had also worked in the fashion industry, brought the product back home to Canada, where she started using it in her personal beauty regimen. She shared it with friends, colleagues, and her hairstylist. And as each reported the same impressive results—nourished, beautiful hair—she became convinced she had to distribute this oil on a larger stage. It took Tal six months to persuade her then husband, Ofer, a business executive who spoke Hebrew, that they needed to make this treatment oil their next venture.

Initially, the couple started by just securing North American distribution rights, but when their success outpaced the company’s level of production, Tal bought the company outright and launched what is today the multimillion-dollar brand Moroccanoil.

Looking back, Tal admits it was no cake walk. “What we faced most was the negativity of people,” she says of those early days.

“The thing for me was mostly people saying, ‘Don’t bring something with oil.’ ‘Don’t bring anything with glass because it’s going to break, it’s going to make a mess.’ Or, ‘Why do you do something with hair—that’s [a] saturated [category]?’ That was the challenge.

We just said, ‘Okay, if we fail, we fail.’ You don’t always have a guarantee that things are going to be successful. But we were lucky.”

“Lucky” might be the understatement of the century. The gamechanging success of Moroccanoil in an industry notorious for fickleness and fads could well be attributed to some luck, but the stunning growth and longevity of the brand is directly proportional to Tal’s tenacity, dedication, inspiration, and vision.

Since the company launched less than a decade ago, Moroccanoil has ignited a passion (some would say obsession) in North America for argan oil, a rich elixir that’s harvested from kernels inside the fruit of Moroccan argan trees. In a labor-intensive process, Berber women crack open the argan nut to obtain the kernels, which are ground to extract the pure, unfiltered oil, which is then left to settle so any impurities sink to the bottom and can be removed. The resulting oil can be used for food (much the same way olive oil is) as well as a moisturizer for the face and hair. Argan oil is one of the main efficacious ingredients in the company’s cornerstone Moroccanoil Treatment and the signature ingredient across the entire product line, and spawned shelves of me-too merchandise.

According to industry researcher Mintel, 29 products using argan oil launched in 2008; in 2012, it was 588. Meanwhile, researcher NPD Group has seen US department store sales of products featuring argan oil increase by more than 200 percent. “It actually doesn’t bother me anymore,” says Tal of the flood of argan oil products that fill shelves everywhere from high-end department stores to the local drugstore—even big-box stores like Costco. “Now I’m so confident that being the first, being the pioneer, and continuing to bring products of the highest quality, nobody will ever take that place. No matter how many other products come out, we’re still going to be

“I’m so confident that being the first, being the pioneer, and continuing to bring products of the highest quality, nobody will ever take that place.” white, black, red—there wasn’t much diversity in the marketplace.”

Since then, the company has grown exponentially, both in size and in scope, and is now available in over 65 countries and has also experienced tremendous growth in the travel retail/ duty-free category around the world. Tal relocated to New York (Moroccanoil also maintains offices in Montreal, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo), and they have expanded their offerings, from just the treatment oil—which found fans in celebrities such as Madonna, Emily Blunt, and Bar Refaeli—to a range of hair products, including a new texture collection featuring a Dry Texture Spray, made with a special blend of volcanic mineral zeolite and high-performance resins, as well as the unisex styler Texture Clay, which blends argan oil with cosmetic-grade bentonite clay and nourishing shea butter for a silky texture with shapeable hold.

A surprising addition to the hair collection, Tal introduced spa-quality Moroccanoil Body skincare treatments, including an exfoliating body scrub—which features a unique blend of argan, sesame, grape seed, avocado, and sweet almond oils to nourish the skin—cleansing bar, shower milk, body butter, body soufflé, and hand cream.

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we wanted to satisfy our consumer’s desire for luxurious treatments that not only transform the hair, but the body as well.” In 2015, two enticing and exotic fragrances were added: Fleur d’Oranger, a rich orange blossom scent that Tal says “is good enough to eat” and was inspired by her time in Spain; and Fleur de Rose, sparked by a garden of roses Tal spotted during a trip to France. The Moroccanoil Sun collection was launched the same year. “Argan oil is an incredible gift of nature, a natural sun protector, so it was an obvious choice for us to launch a Sun line,” says Tal. “We have always been inspired by the Mediterranean, and our Sun collection reminds me of when I was a teen, and going to the beach with my friends feeling happy and relaxed.”

“I find that when I travel is when I have the time to discover, and I have the time to observe and see what else is happening,” she adds. “I’m not a creative person, but I know what I like. And then I interpret it in my own way.”

Later this year, the company plans to announce its next generation of yet-to-be-revealed haircare products. “Trends are changing,” says Tal. “We try to come up with one or two big launches every year, or we formulate something—like [when] a new ingredient has come up in the market and we need to adjust—so we constantly are reinventing ourselves.”

But most importantly for Tal is her holistic commitment to her customers. As well as inspiring women to look and feel their best, Tal is dedicated to helping them fulfill their personal potential and make their dreams a reality by empowering them to discover beauty in a new light—through the power of inspiration.

With this at the forefront of her vision for her brand, and realizing the power of inspiration to move us to action, Moroccanoil announced its

“Many people who have succeeded in what they do have failed, many times, and they continue and they don’t care if they lose their shirt. They just keep on going.” inaugural Inspired By Women™ initiative in the fall of 2014, a lifelong project for the company created to inspire, celebrate, and empower women around the world.

“Inspired By Women™ provides a global platform for courageous women to share their unique personal journeys of bringing change through empowerment,” says Tal. “To me, inspiration is the vehicle for empowerment to pursue one’s dreams. The Moroccanoil brand was created

Women InspIrIng Women “I never imagined the journey this would take me on, or how our products would inspire confidence in women,” says Moroccanoil cofounder Carmen Tal. With that in mind, Tal has made giving back to women’s causes a vital part of Moroccanoil’s corporate mission. Launched in fall 2014, the company’s Inspired By Women™ initiative first explored the work of five influential women in a film series directed by actress Bryce Dallas Howard and introduced by supermodel and ambassador Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Now, the project continues with a new chapter, highlighting iconic fashion brand Marchesa’s cofounder and designer Georgina Chapman. Here, this exclusive group of women, handpicked by Tal, represents her dedication to women who inspire confidence in others and create change throughout the world.

GeoRGINa CHapMaN The designer has joined forces with The Magic Bus Foundation, a nonprofit working to educate and empower India’s youth. magicbususa.org

ReBeCCa WeLsH As the founder of The HALO Foundation, Welsh aims to help homeless and at-risk youth heal and create a future through art therapy. haloworldwide.org

aLLysoN aHLsTRoM In 2010, when she was just 14, Ahlstrom founded Threads for Teens, which provides at-risk teen girls with brand-new clothing. threadsforteens.org

CHRIssy BeCKLes The trained boxer founded The Sato Project to save abandoned dogs on Puerto Rico’s “Dead Dog Beach.” thesatoproject.org

KavITa sHuKLa The founder and CEO of Fenugreen invented FreshPaper, paper infused with spices that preserve food two to four times longer. fenugreen.com

JessICa MaTTHeWs The cofounder and CEO of Uncharted Play also invented the SOCCKET, a soccer ball that generates renewable energy for kids in developing countries. unchartedplay.com

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the original. It’s not just about being an argan oilinfused brand; it’s much more than that. I think we are special.”

At the time of Moroccanoil’s debut, it wasn’t just what was inside the bottle that was unique. The scent (a distinct and delicious aroma the company calls Fragrance Originale), the eye-catching apothecary-esque glass bottles, the elegantly designed labels—everything about Moroccanoil heralded something entirely new and different from anything available in the marketplace. Still, with only one product—the now iconic Moroccanoil Treatment—Tal needed to rely on grassroots marketing to get it into the right hands. Bottles were given away to hairdressers, stylists, influencers, and editors—anyone who could spread the word about what she believed was the new beauty essential. “It was very different than most of the beauty products of the time,” recalls Tal, noting the signature aqua and orange packaging, the blue culled from an image of an ocean seen in a fashion print ad.

“Seven, eight years ago, most of the packages were

“It was an ocean, and sand, and it just clicked. It’s like, Wow, this is who we are. We are a Mediterraneaninspired [company], and these are the colors of the Mediterranean.” from an inspired moment! It only takes one moment of inspiration to ignite positive change.”

The program’s first five honorees were highlighted in a digital short film series, directed by actress and filmmaker Bryce Dallas Howard. Women featured in the series included trailblazers such as Rebecca Welsh, founder of The HALO organization, which helps homeless and at-risk youth heal and create a future through art therapy, and Allyson Ahlstrom, who provides cool clothes to kids in need across the country through her philanthropic Threads for Teens. “We’re extremely proud through Inspired By Women™ to feature powerful stories of passionate and courageous women who take confidence, compassion, and strength to a whole new level,” says Tal. “We hope their incredibly moving stories and accomplishments will serve as the catalyst that inspires all women to let go of their fears, take a chance, and realize their dreams. When you empower women, the sky’s the limit!”

Most recently, the Inspired By Women™ program honored Marchesa designer and cofounder Georgina Chapman, who works with the organization The Magic Bus Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to lift communities in India out of poverty by providing education, sanitation, and mentoring efforts. It’s an organization close to Chapman’s heart as generations of her family have lived in India, and much of the artisanal embroidery and craftsmanship for which her designer gowns are known comes from these regions. Says Tal, “As we only just launched

“Most of the women who inspire me are the women who are not afraid to be women—women that are strong, women that have an identity of their own, and who go for whatever they believe in.” our newest film with Georgina Chapman, our goal is to ensure it touches as many lives as possible. As for the next film, we are looking towards a 2017 launch. It would be amazing, should the stars be aligned, to continue working with Bryce Dallas Howard.

She has been such an integral part of the project, and is an extraordinary visionary and filmmaker, not to mention an incredibly inspiring woman herself!”

“I always see us as goddesses,” continues the petite Tal, whose soft-spokenness belies her self-confidence and steely determination. “I think [women] should rule the world. We become mothers. And if we, as women, take seriously the responsibility of raising responsible human beings, this world would be a much better place. And by encouraging and empowering women to find themselves and teach them all these things, in 100 years we’ll have a much better place to live. People all over the world have been so moved by the stories of our Inspired By Women™ nominees. I think I’m most proud of the countless lives we have been able to touch through the initiative—and hopefully not only to inspire, but also empower other women to make their own dreams a reality.”

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ENDURING INFLUENCE Carmen Tal has harnessed the power of argan oil in her company’s beloved Moroccanoil Treatment (ABOVE), and used her platform as the leader of a multimillion-dollar beauty brand to celebrate female philanthropists, such as designer Georgina Chapman (RIGHT), shown here with Tal at an event for Tal’s Inspired By Women™ campaign.

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gala season is in full swing— and everybody who’s anybody is headed to the ing of Prussia Mall’s new wing for looks from Carolina herrera, Jimmy Choo, and beyond. By Marni Prichard Manko

The King of Prussia Mall expansion of epic proportions is sending aftershocks straight up the New Jersey Turnpike to Madison Avenue. With 155,000 square feet of new space, 50 new dining and retail concepts— including more than 20 new luxury brands from CH Carolina Herrera and Jimmy Choo to Diane von Furstenberg and Rag & Bone—and luxe extras like a digital-friendly valet, it’s gone from merely the biggest mall on the East Coast to a truly unrivaled shopping experience. “You no longer have to head to New York to find real luxury designers,” says local celebrity stylist Jen Abrams. “So many more designers will be carrying exclusives that Philly never used to get. Plus, these luxury designers are keeping track—like they do in New York and LA—of what local celebs, socialites, and high-profile women are choosing for the galas so there is less room for error like, for example, two women showing up in the same gown.” For those who want to standout in KOP’s best brands—both new and old—consider this your fashion field guide. haute heels

While a gown can make the woman, the shoe can make the biggest statement.

Loved by the likes of Kate Winslet, Princess Kate, and Angelina Jolie, Jimmy Choo is where women in worthy shoes. Get glamazon women in

Green with envy: A look from Carolina Herrera Fall 2016 Evening. The famed designer has set up shop inside King of Prussia Mall’s multimillion-dollar expansion.

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MAIN LINE styLE retail therapy Bottega Veneta Knot clutch in Oro Bruciato Intreccio ($3,480).

Jimmy Choo Romy pump ($595).

the know go for soiréeworthy shoes, like the classic Romy pointy-toe pump or the six-inch Pearl 45 gold-shimmer platform sandals. Stuart Weitzman is also joining the fashion fray with his second Philly store. His simple, chic Nudist sandal has been spotted on every red carpet on the planet; they’ll make a strong showing on local ones this September.

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In a sea of fashion designers, none is as synonymous with gorgeous, one-of-a-kind gowns as Carolina Herrera. While you

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can always find classic Carolina Herrera gowns at department stores, the CH Carolina Herrera boutique has more accessibleready-to-wear options. Her fall collection shines in jewel-tone colors from deep red to emerald green, among the hottest hues for fall, says Nancy Amoroso, the stylist responsible for the looks behind many Philebrities.

For those who prefer more tailored looks, try “tuxedo silhouettes in tone-ontone brocades and jewel tones or Illusion layering, with tulle silhouettes that appeal to all body types,” she says.

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Neiman Marcus is a onestop shop for all of your gala gear, and the jewelry department is a fantastic resource for all things on-trend and sparkly.

Chokers in metal, velvet, and pearls are perfect to pair with a strapless gown--look for standouts

by Alexis Bittar and Brunello Cucinelli.

Tassels are everywhere, from a Lulu Frost glass pearl tassel necklace to shoulder-skimming beaded earrings from Oscar de la Renta.

To add oomph, bejewel your hair with a Swarovski crystal-encrusted barrette

from Jennifer Behr. Betsy Hummel, president of the Friends of Rittenhouse Square and a frequent gala chair, is a Neiman’s loyalist. “I’ve used Janet Blessing in the couture department for years. I tell her what event I have and she has everything for me when I get there,” she says.

Elsewhere, Cartier and Hearts on Fire boast some of the world’s most coveted jewels.

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With its aversion to logos and its meticulous attention to detail, Bottega Veneta offers some of the most sublime clutches around.

The Knot clutch is iconic for its simplicity, but new colorations and a version with multicolor butterflies and black studs provide fresh life for this gala season. The Oro Bruciato Intrecco is made with gold metallic strands and finished with a handpainted burnt gold. Luxury leather goods brand MCM, also setting up shop in KOP’s new wing, has more than just its trademark totes and backpacks: Gala glam can found among the clutch selection, accented with gold hardware, metal studs, and even jewels. simon.com/ mall/kingofprussia

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Joie DiGiovanni’s new black and white collection is among the many pieces the designer is toting along for her September trunk show at Neiman Marcus.

Short Stack Jewelry designer Joie DiGiovanni’s layer-worthy accessories are the new musthave on the main line.

“I set out to create a jewelry collection focused on beautiful design and produced using quality materials,” says Joie DiGiovanni, a Main Liner whose luxe bohemian pieces can be spotted from barre class to the boardroom.

“It was really hard to find quality jewelry— and if you did, the pricing was outrageous—so I decided to make my own accessories,” the self-taught designer says of launching her own line, which will be on full display for a trunk show

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at Neiman Marcus September 24–25. “It began with simple pieces like stretch bracelets and blossomed into what it is today—intricate gemstone, leather, and pearl designs for bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and even anklets. Hopefully, rings are in the near future.”

Using natural leather adorned with gems like lapis, aquamarine, pink opal, and iridescent abradorite, her namesake collection sits front and center at popular boutiques like Barbara

Ellick in Narberth and Ella’s Grove and Jeff Kellmer Private Jeweler in Haverford. Price points range from $80 to $3,000, and customer favorites include the Pyrite Rockstar baroque pearl lariat and her ruby, emerald, and multisapphire lariats.

“They’re made of gorgeous gemstones that go with everything from jeans and a T-shirt to a black-tie gown,” she says. “Every single piece I make by hand personally, so there is a bit of me in every one.” joiedigiovanni.com

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The Radnor Hunt is best known for being where the blue-blooded horsey set bands together to don their best reds and chase foxes up and down Chester County’s bucolic rolling hills. But come September, the sound of stomping will make way for the sweet purring of some of the world’s priciest and most envy-inducing cars at the 20th annual Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance, September 9-11. Like the more understated sister of the versions held at Pebble Beach and Amelia Island (sans the ocean and golf course), the three-day event is part car lover’s dream, part Main Line social scene.

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Besides the my-motor-isbigger-than-yours auto competition between the country’s biggest car collectors—with a focus on this year’s marques Lancia and the 300SL Mercedes-Benz—there’s also a 150-car road rally and a black-tie gala.

And if you’re okay with slumming it, you can drive your Rolls into the backfield for some tailgating (all catered, naturally). But don’t get any ideas about taking the cars for a spin. “Even the judges can’t touch the cars,” says Mike Tillson, chairman and founder of the Radnor Hunt Concours. “At $30 million for a Ferrari, it’s probably not a good idea.” radnorconcours.org

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Each September, the world’s most coveted cars—plus motorcycles and vintage horse-drawn carriages—roll into town for the Radnor Hunt Concours D’Elegance.

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NOW IN ITS 20Th YEAR, ThE RADNOR huNt CONCOuRS D’ELEGANCE TAKES SPECTATORS FOR A REAL RIDE WITh MARQUES FROM LANCIA AND MERCEDES-BENZ. BY MARNI PRICHARD MANKO

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Guests at Davio’s new King of Prussia location can enjoy all the signature dishes the Italian steakhouse is known for, like sautéed branzino.

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When discerning shoppers browse the 155,000-squarefoot expansion at the King of Prussia Mall, they’ll not only find wares from some of the top designers in the world, but they’ll have some choice dining options from a few familiar Philly names to keep them fueled.

None is more recognizable than affable Top Chef Kevin Sbraga, who is opening a second outpost of his Southern-themed University City spot The Fat Ham (sbragadining.com) at the mall. “I can remember growing up in New Jersey as a kid, it was always a big treat to go out to King of Prussia for the day,” he says. “It’s very exciting for me to expand The Fat Ham

brand at a place that is not only iconic for amazing shopping, but a location that holds a special place in my heart.”

Designed to be reminiscent of a clean, small-scale barn (think more thoroughbred, less chicken coop), The Fat Ham evokes a feeling that’s more King Street in Charleston than King of Prussia, with whitewashed walls lining the room and red-stained rafters draped with string lights giving off a decidedly barbecue vibe. Which is apropos, since the food is pure Southern comfort: Pair up some shrimp and grits, collard greens, and brisket sliders with The Fat Ham’s renowned whiskey,

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For an upscale Northern Italian culinary adventure beyond the mall walls, head down the road to the new King of Prussia Town Center, slated to open later this fall, where you’ll find Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse (davios.com), a Center City staple for 16 years. “It’s always been a dream of mine to have a Davio’s in King of Prussia.

I just love that area,” says chef/owner Steve DiFillippo. “I can’t believe the time has finally arrived to open.” Sit on the patio and listen to live music chiming in from the lifestyle center’s square while you sample some of their famous Philly cheesesteak spring rolls and sautéed branzino, or go classic Davio’s with the massive 30-ounce rib eye.

Back at the mall, four new restaurants are dishing out casual dining that’s anything but typical food-court fare. Shoppers in search of a good burger and fries combo can stop

by Shake Shack (shake shack.com) to munch on perennial favorites like a ’Shroom Burger, Chick’n Stack, or Shack-cago Dog. And to top the meal off with a touch of sweetness, try out the custard flavor of the day (recent varieties

have included Stumptown Coffee Cardamom and Matcha Citrus).

For something lighter, check out the rapidly expanding Hai Street Kitchen & Co. (haistreet kitchen.com), the Philly-based home of the sushi burrito.

The fast-casual concept is pretty simple—guests pick a protein, fillings, and sauce, then decide if they want it wrapped in a burrito, in a bowl, or in a salad.

Philly commuters who regularly trek to New York will recognize Nicoletta Pizzeria (nicolettapizza.com) and Melt Shop (meltshop.com), both Manhattan transplants featuring artisanal comfort foods. Helmed by Michelinstarred chef Michael White, Nicoletta serves up crispy hot slices and handmade pastas as well as standout soft-serve fior di latte gelato that can be topped with salted rum caramel sauce or rosemary caramel popcorn. For more cheesy goodness, grilled cheese is elevated to gourmet proportions at Melt Shop.

One bite into a Truffle Melt with Muenster cheese and truffle oil on fresh-baked sourdough bread, or tater tots smothered in cheese, and you’ll never go back to boring American on white.

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DEVON FALL CLASSIC Exciting equestrian competition awaits you at the Devon Fall Classic set forSeptember 15-18 on the Devon Horse Show Grounds. Kids will love the midway with fun rides and games. Nightly live entertainment and great food and shopping round out the event.

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Dr. Marshall’s dedication to continued education gives her the unique ability to help her patients achieve beautiful smiles and treat severe dental issues, including: LONGWOOD GARDENS Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective returns to Longwood Gardens. Join us for a nighttime adventure across a magical landscape transformed by light, movement, color, and new original music. Experience the wonder of Longwood after dark.

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MAIN LINE WINE GALA PRESENTS AN EVENING WITH LAURENT DROUHIN Laurent Drouhin presents the elite wines of Maison Joseph Drouhin, one of the first families of wine, November 10 at Merion Cricket Club. The gala features a menu created by Chef Pierre Calmels and benefits Resources for Human Development.

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There are two powder rooms located on this floor. The walk-out partially finished Basement can be used for more a space or storage. The second level has the large Master Bedroom with a cathedral ceiling, four skylights and french doors to a balcony that overlooks the pool and and the backyard. There is a dressing area with built-in closets. The new Master Bath is luxurious with custom cabinets with two sinks, skylight and a large stall shower. There are three more Bedrooms with great closets and two Full Baths. This home is situated on 1.27 acres with lush gardens, pristine landscaping and a beautiful pool that has been totally redone, perfect for outdoor entertaining.

MEADOWBROOK Welcome to this lifestyle home designed for family and entertaining that is situated on almost 2 acres of specimen plantings. Entering at the upper circular driveway, one sees a grand stucco, stone and glass house. On the grounds are an outdoor pool and two gazebos one of which has a full kitchen and gas grill for outdoor use and entertaining. Part of this house was built in 1928 as the carriage house to the Dannenbaum estate, all stone. Added to this is a wraparound contemporary addition designed by a noted architect, Irwin Stein. This section of the house includes an indoor pool area that has its own kitchen, changing area and full bath.

The indoor pool area opens to a gracious brick patio with a built-in gas barbecue and serving ledge. A home that truly showcases nature with floor to ceiling glass windows throughout the back. The travertine entrance foyer leads into a sunken living room with a fireplace. A dining room with built-ins, hardwood floors and accommodates up to 25 seated for dinner, a rounded kitchen with an eat-in area for 8 that connects to a family room with fireplace. The bedroom wing includes 2 large bedrooms with built-in closets, a full bath, laundry room, utility closet, side door entrance and library that can be converted to another bedroom , plus a master suite. The master suite has his and her dressing rooms, 1-1/2 baths, walk-in closets, and a bathroom with windows that make the Jacuzzi bath seem like it is outside.

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HOME FURNISHINGS HAVEN STUDIO 882 AMPS UP ITS SUPER-SIZED NEW SHOWROOM WITH EVEN MORE LUXE LABELS.

From its new, larger address in Glen Mills, Studio 882 now features even more designer furnishings from brands like Kate Spade, Ralph Lauren, and Baker.

It was shortly after Chad and Katie Groves opened their homefurnishings store Studio 882 in 2013 that the husband-and-wife design team were faced with a very good problem: They were quickly outgrowing their 3,500-square-foot space in Chadds Ford. Three years later, they’ve got plenty of room to stretch out in a new 13,000-squarefoot showroom in Glen Mills. “We wanted to represent our brands better,” explains Katie. “Now we’re able to fit so much more on the floor and offer even more inspiration to our clients.”

That inspiration can be found in new-to-Studio lines from Kate Spade and Ralph Lauren, plus expanded sections for window treatments, home accessories, and designer fabrics.

Bestsellers like The Kara Mann Collection for Milling Road and Mary McDonald for Chaddock (McDonald is scheduled to make a special appearance at the store on September 15 with new pieces in tow) anchor Studio 882’s swelling designer list, which caters to every budget. Though the Pantone Color of the Year 2016 was jointly awarded to Rose Quartz and Serenity—a first for the global color authority—Katie says brown is big for fall. “A warm brown in wood tones complements grays, blacks, and whites,” she says. “It works well for a glamorous family room—or, as I call it, a glamly room.” studio-882.com

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Pillow Talk TexTile masTer evin O’Brien pulls back The curTain on his philly design sTudio.

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“our work has a warmth that comes from each piece being worked on by hand.”

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Kevin O’Brien was just a university student studying architecture when his boutique-brand, hand-painted scarves were picked up by Barneys.

Fast forward 20 years, and he’s an unmistakable force in home décor: Celebrities like Bruce Springsteen and Gisele Bündchen tuck into his bedding at night, and Saks Fifth Avenue, Anthropologie, and Neiman Marcus all carry his namesake line of pillows, curtains, bedding, and throws. But don’t be fooled by O’Brien’s luxe global aesthetic—everything is designed right here in Philly. “Most people complain about pieces being too cold, too plain, too simple. Our work has contemporary elements and a warmth that comes from each

piece being worked on by hand,” says O’Brien, walking through his fabric-filled South Broad Street studio. The artisan opened a second studio in Nepal in 2006, where he says handmade techniques like weaving, dyeing, and embroidery are unparalleled. His company now sells to luxury retailers in 49 states and 10 countries and “does as well in Oklahoma as we do in Beverly Hills.”

This fall, he turns his attention back to where it all began: accessories, with his new collection of patterned scarves now available at the Art Museum gift shop. Says O’Brien: “Efficiency is not the ultimate goal—the goal is to create something that provides delight.” kevinobrienstudio.com

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Designer Kevin O’Brien inspects the color of a justpainted brocade devore silk velvet fabric. below: O’Brien’s South Philly studio was converted from an old movie theater.

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SPACE PROPERT Y NEWS The Rittenhouse’s new suites feature rich tones, plush furnishings, and views of Rittenhouse Square.

Up, Up, and away Brewerytown makes a Big comeBack thanks to a new residential address, and the rittenhouse deButs a collection of chic suites.

From homegrown breweries to the ever-expanding Philly Beer Week each June, Philly’s love affair with all things beer is no secret; credit that in part to the more than 700 breweries that once dotted North Philadelphia. Now that neighborhood, known as Brewerytown, is experiencing a comeback thanks to rapid development. The

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most high-profile project is the new The Fairmount @ Brewerytown (fairmount btown.com), located at 1363 N. 31st Street in a former commercial warehouse on newly revitalized Girard Avenue. Housing 161 units in studio, one- and two-bedroom options, the loft-style apartments feature 21 unique floor plans. The building is pet-friendly, offering a

rooftop dog park that borders a spacious deck and pool. Dana Spain, managing partner at McSpain Properties, cites Brewerytown’s affordability and accessibility as the reason for the neighborhood’s sizzle “It’s minutes from Center City and University City, and within walking distance from Fairmount, all without the

rental rates of other neighborhoods,” she says. The Fairmont honors historic Brewerytown with American pub-style restaurant The Crafthouse, located inside the building, which serves seasonal craft brews and dishes prepared by celebrity chef and longtime Philadelphian Brian Duffy.

Proving that luxury has no bounds, one of Philly’s

leading hotels has upped the extravagance on its accommodations. The Rittenhouse Hotel’s new R floor (rittenhousehotel.com) is a 15-room redesign of the hotel’s top level, including 11 suites all overlooking iconic Rittenhouse Square. The room aesthetic, a blend of modern and classic styles, was planned by renowned interior designer

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“brewerytown is minutes from Center City and university City, and within walking distanCe from fairmount.”

—dana spain

Alexandra Champalimaud and inspired by the Park Suites, which Champalimaud also designed in 2014. Limestone bathrooms and handcrafted furnishings embellish every room, from the Executive King room to the 1,700-square-foot Rittenhouse two-bedroom. “We’re very proud to offer these worldclass accommodations, coupled with our personalized service, to both returning and first-time guests,” says the hotel’s general manager, Reg Archambault.

In University City, Drexel University is investing $16 million to expand its Korman Center (drexel.edu), a public computing lab with multimedia classrooms for the university. Planned for completion next fall, Gluckman Tang Architects has been charged with expanding the building to bring it up-to-date with its neighboring facilities. In addition, Andropogon Associates designed a campus green space named the Korman Quadrangle to improve campus atmosphere and connectivity.

“This project presents an opportunity to engage and enhance the heart of the Drexel campus,” says Dana Tang, partner at Gluckman Tang Architects. “Our design aspires to give new life to the public face of the Korman Center by projecting openness and transparency and creating dynamic, day-lit interior spaces that connect with an active front porch on the Korman Quad.”

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clockwise: A rooftop pool is one of the cool perks at The Fairmount @ Brewerytown; the new Korman Center lounge at Drexel; lobby views of The Fairmount @ Brewerytown; a sitting area at one of The Rittenhouse’s new suites.

GLADWYNE Kurfiss.com/6796065 Rocky Crest, the former Pew estate, is a “grand dame,” c. 1908 residence on 15+ acres with 13,500SF of grand & intimate interiors. Magnificent formal gardens with pool, pool house & carriage house. 13BR/9.3BA. $6,495,000 Patricia Royston: 215.353.2500

GLADWYNE Kurfiss.com/6805890 Off a private lane, this beautifully maintained residence offers a flowing floor plan with sophisticated, timeless design, superb kitchen, custom millwork and more. Stocked pond, pool, 5BR/5.2BA. $2,495,000 Linda Knox: 215.901.6653

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If you think personal style doesn’t influence home décor, guess again. Maria ViolaKuttruff, of Viola Interior Design in Merion and president of American Society of Interior Designers Pennsylvania East Chapter, has formulated many a floor plan just by sizing up a client’s wardrobe.

For a Philadelphia wealthmanagement office, ViolaKuttruff—whose role as regional head of ASID is to spread the word about design—found inspiration in a suit jacket. “My client had his jacket hanging on the back of a chair in his office,” she says. “It was conservative looking but very tailored.” The resulting scheme—a darker color palette with clean, masculine touches—was spot on for the corporate environment.

Fashion and furnishings are constantly colliding (just look at the number of fashion designers touting home interiors collections or teaming up with existing brands for collaborations), and this fall, many of the season’s hottest runway looks are finding their way into homes in the form of subtle detailing, Viola-Kuttruff says. The same boho fringe dripping from clothing and accessories is now adding new interest to contemporary seating styles while tassels, currently adorning earrings and necklaces, are reappearing on window coverings, tie-back seating cushions, and even bar cabinets.

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THE SAME BOHO FRINGE DRIPPING FROM CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES IS NOW ADDING NEW INTEREST TO CONTEMPORARY SEATING STYLES.

Texture and fringy details, like those spotted at Altuzarra during Fall 2016 New York Fashion Week, inspired this living room designed by Maria Viola-Kuttruff.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/GETTY IMAGES (ALTUZARRA); COURTESY OF MARIA VIOLA-KUTRUFF (INTERIORS, BOTH PAGES).

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INTERIOR DESIGNER MARIA VIOLA- UTTRUFF FINDS INSPIRATION IN FALL’S HOTTEST RUNWAY TRENDS.

Oversized coffee tables mimic cuff bracelets , says ViolaKuttruff, and hint at fashion’s recent fascination with metallics. INSET: Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2016 at Milan Fashion Week.

The accent shelves of an entryway foyer (LEFT) have a natureinspired feel, like the accessories spotted at Oscar de la Renta Fall 2016 at New York Fashion Week (INSET).

In a pop-culture-meetsdécor moment, bar carts are back and especially popular with both millennial men and women thanks to ’60s-set Mad Men, she says.

Mixed metals have been trending in jewelry with layered looks of gold, silver, and rose-gold accessories.

The same aesthetic can also be spotted in contemporary interiors, with an emphasis on balancing shiny and matte finishes. Accent tables are one simple way to make the trend work at home, says Viola-Kuttruff.

One of fall’s biggest trends is leopard, with designers from Givenchy to Anna Sui, Prada, and Dolce

& Gabbana using the notice-me pattern as a kind of neutral. “Leopard is really never out of style,” says Viola-Kuttruff, adding that when incorporated into the home in a tasteful way— think luxe carpeting or textiles—the look can easily stand the test of time.

Interior design often hinges on adding several layers to a room, but Viola-Kuttruff says parting with furnishings and accents is essential. “[With design], editing down is just as important as putting pieces into a space. It’s sort of like when Coco Chanel said to take one thing off before leaving the house.” violainteriordesign.com

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In the season for hosting, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams’ slipcovered Dr. Pitt sectional (from $8,552) is ideal for any large gathering, from grown-up cocktail parties to family movie nights.

HOUSE PARTY furniture titan mitchell gold + bob williams Gets festiVe with a luxe new collection.

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams knows a thing or two about furnishing a home. After nearly three decades, the North Carolina-based home furnishings retailer has stood the test of time with its now-signature stylings melding chic and cozy.

“We don’t overdesign,” says Williams. “It’s

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all about a little bit of understatement.” The look has resonated with buyers across the country, allowing the pair to roll out a rapid retail expansion plan that involves three to five new stores per year, including recently opened locations in Austin, Texas, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania— plus another slated for

Cincinnati by year’s end.

This fall, the design focus is all about entertaining.

“There’s been this evolution in the market,” says Gold. “People want to entertain more at home— to have a home that’s a little bit dressier but still comfortable.” To that end, the company introduces three surefire cocktail-party

conversation starters: a shimmering brass and acrylic bar cart ($1,870), a curved chaise in deep teal ($3,060), and a slipcovered sectional (from $8,552; above) that can be pushed together or apart for myriad seating options. The new pieces roll out the perfect start to the season, as folks begin to head indoors and

plan their holiday soirées.

Also new: the company’s first customizable luxury drapery collection. “We’re always looking for different ways to expand what we’re offering,” says Williams.

“This is just a natural extension of what we do.” Host Interiors, 7908 Germantown Ave., 215-9671196; mgbwhome.com

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The sitting room at 309 S. Third Street is bathed in natural light and filled with original design details.

Wide-eyed tourists flock to Society Hill’s historic mansions, dreaming of elegant parties and gracious living.

Ten years ago, when the Philly-born owner of 309 S. Third Street began house-hunting in the neighborhood, she, too, longed for the well proportioned rooms of the Physick House and the charming gardens of the Powel. But when her real estate agent urged her to step inside a certain very old (circa 1835), very large (9,000-square-foot) home, she balked at its broken shutters and dirty windows. Still, “it only took me a few steps inside before I said, ‘This is my house,’” she recalls. “It was like opening a present. There was no electricity but I knew as soon as I saw this majestic hallway with these two grand rooms off to the side.”

The owner couldn’t immediately get a sense of the dramatic plaster ceiling medallions and crown moldings that were hidden under layers of paint, but she could readily appreciate the other assets of this residential gem, like 14-foothigh ceilings, original pine floors, and pocket doors. Built as a boarding house for sailors, the five-bedroom, seven-bath (including four full) house had received only one major renovation, a 1960s project that added welcome improvements like HVAC updates, an elevator, and a large extension.

A handpainted mural by French wallpaper maker Zuber et Cie was a bonus; the design is a duplicate of Scenes of North America, which was chosen by Jacqueline Kennedy for the White House, and remains on the walls of the Diplomatic Reception Room to this day.

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UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PRINCETON-BASED INTERIOR DESIGNER JUDIE NEMETH, AN 18-MONTH RENOVATION RESTORED THE HOUSE’S ORIGINAL DETAILS.

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HISTORIC MEETS HAUTE INSIDE A NEW-TO-MARKET SOCIETY HILL GRAND DAME THAT DATES BACK TO 1835. BY JOANN GRECO

A sweeping central staircase rises the full four floors of the home. below: The splendid Clive Christian kitchen features a casual dining area which overlooks the home’s formal garden.

Still, there was much to be done. Under the guidance of Princetonbased interior designer Judie Nemeth, an 18-month renovation restored the house’s original details, while gutting outdated rooms like kitchens and baths.

“This is such a big house so I really wanted to warm it up,” Nemeth says of the sunny coral and yellow palette—courtesy of luxe Scalamandre and Brunschwig & Fils fabrics and historic paints—that still freshens the formal living room and dining rooms. A mix of antiques (a stately grandfather clock here, crystal chandeliers from the 1800s there) and meticulous reproductions add rich Federal-era accents.

For the updated kitchen, the owner chose the creamy white of Clive

Christian’s Victorian line, which features Carrara marble countertops, dainty blue and white tile backsplashes, and comfy touches like a built-in window seat now favored by the family cat, Biscuit.

New windows—a total of 49 were installed throughout the home— share views of the expansive backyard.

“This is a great house for entertaining,” she says.

“Parties move from the front rooms to the kitchen, then into the garden.”

Once outside, not only are guests treated to verdant splendors, but a full light and sound system keeps the party going—and flowers chosen for scent (camellias, roses, lilacs, and gardenias) add to the heady experience.

Upstairs, hand-carved, built-in birds-eye

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from top: A soaking tub and fireplace are dual centerpieces in the master bathroom; the Federally proportioned formal dining room has 14-foot ceilings and original pine floors.

shelves from locally based cabinetmakers Rossi Brothers highlight the library. Here, as sunlight streams through French doors, the owner likes to curl up on a chocolatebrown leather sofa, sip coffee, and read the morning papers. In the evening, a chandelier that once hung in New York’s famed Russian Tea Room offers a warm glow.

A half-landing up, the amazing master bedroom suite awaits, outfitted with his-and-her walk-ins and a huge Clive Christian bathroom clad in statutory marble and featuring a steam shower, whirlpool bath, and one of several fireplaces found throughout the house. Various guest bedrooms, children’s rooms, and a small office complete the home. From top (a solarium, curving marble-top bar, and large entertainment area tucked under the roof) to bottom (a playroom, sauna, and gym in the 2,000-squarefoot basement), the amenities are endless.

This young family will miss them all when they move to a new high-rise a few blocks away, but their continued presence in Society Hill has been paramount. “For us, this is the perfect neighborhood: Everything we want is here,” she says. “That was something we weren’t willing to give up.” For more information contact Fred Anthony Manfred; maryonthesquare.com

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Location, Location, Location

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PhiladelPhia PhotograPher Phil ramer reveals his favorite city settings for frame-worthy wedding Photos. By Connie Capone

For professional wedding photographer Phil Kramer, the secret to his trade is knowing what’s going to happen before it happens. “I know my equipment, know the light, anticipate the shot, and watch it unfold.” Kramer—the CEO, founder, and director of photography for Remark Weddings—has worked as a photographer in Philadelphia for 30 years and has shot more than 3,000 weddings. It’s no surprise, then, that his favorite settings span the city and suburbs. “No location is as iconic as the street shot of City Hall, with bride and groom standing on an island surrounded by cars and towering skyscrapers,” he says. “A lesser-known backdrop is the Painted Bride Art Center in Old City, where a couple can pose in front of the building’s colorful mosaic of glass and metals.”

Getting the right outdoor shot can mean traversing through natural settings—Kramer is particularly fond of Longwood Gardens, which offers an infinite amount of breathtaking shots with over 1,000 acres of land—so he requests that brides bring walking shoes to the shoot. For inclement weather, Kramer recommends a spot under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge: “You are covered by the bridge in case of rain, while the architecture, colors, and shadows create something truly spectacular.” remarkweddings.com

The steps of the Art Museum, with City Hall rising in the background, make for one of the city’s most iconic places for wedding photos.

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The evenT Maestro Now settled iNto his New storefroNt, weddiNg plaNNer to the philly stars Bria appra talks fall florals, good lightiNg, aNd why you should be choosy with chairs.

From ballroom weddings to Ball on the Square, Brian Kappra’s event production and design firm Evantine, which just relocated to a chic new Center City storefront, has worked its magic all over town for decades. Here, Kappra shares a few priceless planning ideas.

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One of Kappra’s top planning tips is to gauge “party light.”

Those dusky lighting schemes that perfectly set the mood for receptions can also majorly alter certain colors. “One bride chose gorgeous lavender seating cushions that looked brown,” he says. Kappra tests out hues with mock “party lights” at Evantine’s Southwest Philly design studio. take a seat

Kappra has amassed a sample of nearly every chair that every Philly venue stocks so couples can assess on the spot—and 99 percent of brides will opt to bring in their own, he says.

Kappra suggests mixing it up, like “two styles of Lucite chairs for dinner or different chairs for the wedding and the reception.” evantinedesign.com

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“roses have been replaced by bolder blooms like gardenias, peonies, and orchids.”

—brian kappra

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Smaller bouquets are still popular among brides, but roses have been replaced by bolder blooms like gardenias, peonies, and orchids. And don’t be afraid to mix up the color palette, advises Kappra.

“The bride may carry totally different florals than the bridesmaids or chose a colorful mixed bouquet while her bridesmaids stay neutral,” he says.

Get Lit

Brian Kappra’s elegant design flourishes have graced Philly’s top wedding venues. clockwise from right: Tabletop décor at the Kimmel Center; silver candelabras set a festive mood at the Westin Philadelphia; a chic white bouquet; a bride poses at the Rodin Museum.

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BRIDAL RECEPTION left: Known for its amazing architecture both inside and out, The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia’s latest renovations include updated guest rooms, ballrooms, and lobby lounge. below: Baguette accent modern vintage engagement ring, A. Jaffe (price on request).

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Ritzy Business Thanks To a mulTimillion-dollar renovaTion, The Ritz-CaRlton sTill reigns as one of Philly’s mosT jaw-droPPing wedding sPaces.

With its grand architecture and prime address on the Avenue of the Arts, the Ritz CarltonPhiladelphia has long reigned as one of the city’s hottest wedding venues. Now the storied property has ushered in a new era of picture-perfect portraits following a yearlong multimillion-dollar renovation.

“As the only luxury branded hotel in the city, we offer a one-of-a-kind experience for weddings,” says Bradley Pacana, director of sales and marketing. “The updated spaces create a warm environment and color palette to work alongside each individual wedding vision.”

The $24 million-dollar project pays tribute to the historic aspects of the hotel, constructed in 1908. In addition to the column-filled

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lobby and its expanded bar and restaurant, Aqimero, guest rooms and both ballrooms have gotten a contemporary makeover as well. “Our grand chandelier and oculus allow couples a first dance under the moonlight,” notes Pacana. “It’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else.” Chef Patrick Morrison’s updated seasonal menus complement any time of year; couples (and up to six guests) have the chance to meet with the chef during a complimentary tasting. Having a large wedding? Opt to rent out the entire hotel lobby for a cocktail reception.

As a first-anniversary gift from the hotel, couples can relive the magic with a onenight stay and dinner. That beats the traditional paper gift any day. ritzcarlton.com

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The 6,100square-foot Grand Ballroom, located on the concourse level, is the centerpiece of the hotel.

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Breathtaking Bijoux Create your own heirlooms by investing in gorgeous statement pieCes for the big day.

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18k white-gold, 0.13-carat round white diamond, 5.62-carat princess-cut diamond, 3.05-carat pear-shaped diamond, and 12.88-carat marquise diamond necklace, Simon G ($77,000). Golden Nugget Jewelers, 800 Chestnut St., 215-925-2777; simong jewelry.com. 13.56-carat diamond ring, Forevermark Exceptional Diamonds (price on request). Morton & Rudolph Jewelers, 1900 Marlton Pike E., Cherry Hill, NJ, 856-424-1101; forevermark.com. Platinum 4.15-carat diamond wedding band, Tacori ($23,160).

Golden Nugget Jewelers, see above; tacori.com. 3-carat queen-cut diamond ring, Philadelphia Diamond Company ($30,000). 111 S. Independence Mall E., 215-607-6700; philadelphia diamondco.com. Lismore Champagne flutes, Waterford ($160, set of two).

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“the hotel and the area itself have a rich history and vibrant culture.”

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What’s Old is New The reimagined Hyatt at tHe Bellevue’s cenTury-old grandeur is picTure-perfecT for proper brides.

Philadelphia is riddled with iconic landmarks, all of which are ideal backdrops for any city wedding—and Hyatt at The Bellevue, housed in a building that dates back to 1904, is no exception.

The hotel recently unveiled a multimilliondollar renovation that

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balances traditional and contemporary influences; conceived by Marguerite Rodgers Interior Design, the hotel’s guest rooms, lobby, and front entrance all received a facelift, and each floor takes guests through a historical journey courtesy of fanciful sketches and

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renderings from the archives of Opera Philadelphia, Walnut Street Theater, and Pennsylvania Ballet. “The hotel and the area itself have a rich history and vibrant culture that are reflected in the new design and in all the Philadelphia-themed

art,” says General Manager Pina Purpero.

The property’s pair of ballrooms remain as stunning as ever: The Rose Garden Ballroom is ideal for more intimate weddings, while the Grand Ballroom features original lighting designed

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the stately marble and hand-worked iron elliptical staircase.

During receptions, couples can enjoy a new small-plates menu from chef Richard Hebben, featuring dishes like flat iron steak and roasted pork belly. philadelphia bellevue.hyatt.com

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Beaded clutch, Moyna ($190). Knit Wit, 1729 Chestnut St., 215-564-4760; knitwitonline.com. Crystal headband, Jennifer Behr (price on request). The Wedding Factor, 125 South St., 267-861-0409; theweddingfactor.com.

18k gold and diamond caviar bracelets ($1,850 and $2,750), Lagos. 1735 Walnut St., 215-567-0770; lagos.com. Ivory satin sandal, Jimmy Choo ($695).

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Amalfi organic pearl opal sash, Laura Jayne (price on request). Elizabeth Johns, Suburban Square, Ardmore, 610-649-8100; elizabethjohns.com

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The bride and groom may be the main attraction, but when it comes to modernday weddings, couples are pulling out all the stops with a spectacle of entertainment for their receptions. Making your wedding stand out is easier than you think—if you step (far) outside the box.

A band or DJ is a staple entertainment choice, but have you thought about... fire dancers? “Weddings are a time for brides and grooms to share their unique style and personality with family and friends,” says Shana Kennedy, director of the Philadelphia School of Circus Acts (philly circus.com).

In addition to classes,

PSCA has performed all over the city for special events. “With so many weddings happening in non-traditional settings these days, [this] takes their event to new heights and gives guests something to talk about.” Under the PSCA umbrella is Airplay, a circus and variety entertainment company that has talent ranging from jugglers to aerial artists.

Think hula-hoop dancers greeting your guests or cocktails served by stilt walkers at the reception.

At nightlife and event performance company Jewelz Entertainment (jewelzdancers.com), fielding requests for choreographed dancers, body-painted servers, and fire

PhotograPhy courtesy of airPlay entertainment/PhiladelPhia school of circus arts

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performers is all in a day’s work. “We once had a bride ask us to paint the entire waitstaff at her wedding venue in silver body paint; another requested to have a mermaid serve sushi during her cocktail hour,” says Julie Abramson, owner of Jewelz Entertainment. “A recently popular request is to have an aerial bartender, suspended from the ceiling, serving guests Champagne.” For these brides and grooms, as Abramson says, it’s all about the “wow” factor.

“They want their guests to have a great time and be fully entertained.”

For wedding keepsakes that are truly worth keeping, many couples are calling on artists like Courtney Sell, a Temple graduate that honed her sketching skills during stints at the Philadelphia Zoo and Citizens Bank Park. Her Caricatures by Courtney (caricaturesbycourtney.com) will live draw your guests— or any aspect of your wedding—for a frameworthy favor that people will remember long after the big day. “I’ve heard on almost every occasion people say, ‘I would have never thought of this, it’s so different,’” says Sell. “It’s definitely something they are going to remember.”

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Long after every detail about the wedding has been planned, the last monumental choice that brides will make is how to wear their hair. No matter how many hair trials or late nights spent scouring Pinterest, many brides will wonder— sometime around when the teasing comb

emerges during the appointment the morning of—if they have chosen their best ’do.

Look to fall’s hottest bridal hairstyles to deliver plenty of drama and ample accessories.

We caught up with a few of Philly’s most indemand stylists to comb through their favorites.

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“fit and flare gowns with an open back work great with braids.”

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entwined into the braid.”

“Floral wreaths are perfect for the bohemian bride who wants a romantic, outdoorsy vibe,” says Alexey Kats, owner of Architeqt Salon (achiteqtsalon.com).

But whether you are saying “I do” in a garden or inside a ballroom, it’s important to keep your hair simple. “The floralwreath bride is popular nowadays because she wants an effortless, shabby chic style,” says Gabrielle Mancano, stylist and bridal team member at Calista Grand Salon and Spa (calistagrand.com). “To achieve this, I would set the hair with beachy waves, nothing too ‘done’ looking.”

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A bridal braid can be tailored to match every bride’s style, but goes best with a mermaid gown, says Richel D’Ambra, owner of Richel D’Ambra Spa & Salon (richeldambra.com). “Fit and flare gowns with an open back work great,” says D’Ambra. “Braids can also can be enhanced with flowers or any other type of accent jewelry

Sparkling accessories fit best for the classic bride with a vision of a fairytale wedding. “Diamond-studded accessories such as tiaras, rhinestone headbands, or combs can enhance a more formal ball gown,” says D’Ambra. And to complement a stunning hairpiece, opt for a traditional updo.

“They look great next to a chignon or a sleek, sweptover-the-shoulder style,” adds Kats. “Make sure to look for pieces that are malleable and can be pinned into the hair without weighing it down.”

Curl Power

“Romantic curls will never go out of style,” says Mancano. “They transform your everyday look into something stylish and sophisticated.” The biggest bonus for this hairstyle is that it works with every type of wedding. “It’s a more natural look that can be paired with almost any dress and venue,” says Kats. “For the hair to keep its wave throughout the night the key is to lock the curl in with the proper heat and hairspray that has memory but doesn’t turn crispy.”

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IRINA SIGAL Best of Philly Dressmaker Irina Sigal has over twenty years experience working with bridal gowns, couture gowns, mother of the bride, and evening wear. We flawlessly alter, redesign or embellish the most complex gowns without compromising original construction. We are known for immaculate dressmaking.

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POTITO’S ITALIAN AMERICAN PASTRIES Potito’s Italian American Pastries offers a full line of italian pastries, cookies, specialty cakes and wedding cakes. Wedding cake consultations are also available.

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beauty and the beat From blowout bars to swedish massages, make an appointment at these top philadelphia salons and spas.

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of glamour greatness. bluehairstudio.com

This Center City salon and spa is the perfect urban getaway. Book a whole day of services—from cut and colors to body bronzing and aromatherapy wraps— then check out one of the area’s stellar restaurants. adolfbiecker.com

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Pampering at Calista Grand means stone massages, sea salt scrubs, and corrective coloring. Co-owners Maria McCool and Donald Moore also offer a complete line of beauty and haircare products from shampoos to hot rollers. calistagrand.com

The award-winning spa exudes a zen-like atmosphere that offers instant relaxation. The Thai Herbal Heat Treatment fuses Eastern and Western practices with ingredients like lemongrass and turmeric for a deep muscle relaxation. amesalonandspa.com

cole WellneSS SpA This suburban spa prides itself on achieving beauty through natural remedies and products. Services such as the stone massage and the purification facial use the gentlest ingredients to maximize skincare benefits and boost wellness. colewellnessspa.com

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Tucked inside one of Center City’s most iconic buildings, the bustling salon offers a bevy of services for clients who are on the go: Think 30-minute facials, blowouts, nail services, and express makeup touch-ups. bellevuesalonandspa.com Blue HAir Studio

With an atmosphere of live jazz music mixed with a coffeehouse vibe and a high-end salon, Blue’s team of stylists, makeup artists, and skin specialists create an eclectic mash-up

Besides offering some of the most cutting-edge treatments, Louis P. Bucky Plastic Surgery carries the latest and greatest skincare brands.

From porcelain veneers to teeth whitening, Dr. Paul J. Berson and Dr. Harold B. Yaffe are on speed dial for savvy city and suburban clients alike. phillydentalspa.com eAStern coSMetic SurGery

Eastern Cosmetic specializes in reconstructive and plastic surgery of the head, neck, and face, led by cosmetic expert Dr. Timothy M. Greco. The practice offers minimally invasive procedures such as Botox and Juvederm. drgrecoface.com

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can’t be beat. theborgata.com

Owner Giovanni Mele, with 20 years of innovative hair services, also has his own line of haircare products guaranteed to extend the life of your locks. giovannipileggi.com

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This high-end spa in the sky promises the ultimate treatyourself day: Experience Ayurvedic treatments and then lounge by the indoor pool while enjoying healthy fare and cocktails. The 32nd-floor marina views of Atlantic City

This expansive suburban salon and spa’s name doesn’t lie--it truly does feel like a retreat. An endless array of body services and their signature Soft Pack Floats promise total relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the salon. josephanthony.com le reve rittenHouSe dAy SpA

Grab your friends and head to the city’s premier spa party destination. Whether you are

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Relax with a facial or massage in Le Reve Rittenhouse Day Spaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treatment rooms.

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contemporary clothing RITTENHOUSE 114 South 19th Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 267-457-5939 AVALON 264 West 21st Street Avalon, NJ 08202 609-961-3658 @ellelauri @ellelauriboutiques ellelauri.com

celebrating a bachelorette party or milestone, the massage therapy and body treatments will have your group ready to rejoice. lereverittenhousespa.com

Jersey. Visit their suburban office for general dentistry, teeth whitening, dental implants, or cosmetic work. natolidental.com

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Oggi provides a full-service salon and spa experience to Rittenhouse clientele. Opt for the Oggi Sampler for a little bit of everything: a 45-minute salt glow, half-hour massage, mini facial, and manicure. oggisalonandspa.com

With multiple area locations, Dr. Louis P. Bucky leads a reputable staff in the cosmetic surgery industry.

His expertise is in achieving a natural look through body and facial rejuvenation including repair and reconstruction. drbucky.com Martino cartier

The award-winning celebrity hairstylist, with spots in Cherry Hill and Sewell, reinvents clientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; looks with his dry cutting technique.

End with a texturizing treatment such as the permanent wave or the Keratin complex smoothing service. martinocartier.com natoLi DentaL

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Dr. Joseph N. Natoli and Dr. Vincent Scaringi service the bright smiles of South

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Led by owner Nikki La Russa Ciliberto, Pageboy Hair uses innovative techniques to achieve the latest looks. Keep an eye out for some of your favorite hair products including Moroccanoil and Color Proof. pageboyhair.com Penn MeDicine cosMetic surgery

Penn Medicine is consistently praised as one of the top hospitals in the nation-and its Plastic Surgery Department is no exception.

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From breast augmentation to abdominoplasty and facelifts, their cosmetic procedures focus on enhancing appearances and confidence. pennmedicine.org Platinum Hair Design

Best known for their hair services, this South Jersey salon also features skincare and makeup. Choose the Power Facial for a surge of antioxidants before getting made up with their Mirabella makeup line. platinumhairdesignsalon.net reD Door sPas

Enhance your well being at this nationally recognized spa right in Atantic City. The Iconic Red Door package features some of the spa’s best services including the olive oil salt body glow and the Red Door signature massage, facial, pedicure, and manicure. All services are supplemented by their exclusive Red Door Spa Professional line of products. reddoorspas.com ricHel D’ambra sPa & salon

Awaken your senses with a day of pampering at the Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia’s premier salon, Richel D’Ambra. Reboot with the sacred stones massage, a service that uses warm stones and gentle pressure for ultimate relaxation. richeldambra.com rittenHouse sPa & club—Hair by Paul labrecque

Celebrity stylist Paul Labrecque counts some of the most famous women in the world as clients. Book an appointment with Labrecque for a total hair

transformation or while away an afternoon at the sleek spa. The unique Detox skin service uses pure Ox2cygen molecules to eliminate toxins and rejuvenate the skin. therittenhousespaclub.com salon Vanity

Philly trendsetters and more than a few local TV personalities all call on Salon Vanity to keep their locks in picture-perfect condition. Led by owner and stylist Edmondo Blando, the salon is among the first to bring the latest hair treatments and techniques to Philadelphia. salonvanity.com salon ZiZa

Salon owner and style expert Liz Stelmach brings an array of hair-enhancement techniques to her suburban clients like the latest non-damaging hair extensions and custom hair pieces for those looking for a little extra volume. salonziza.com

By Edmondo Blando 1701 Walnut St. 3rd Floor Philadelphia 215.925.2211 salonvanity.com

signacurl

This Rittenhouse salon helps women achieve runway looks by accentuating their personal style.

Owner Joseph Lentini also offers his signature line of products including curlmoisturizing shampoo, conditioner, and lotion. signacurl.com stuDio cl

The salon’s dry-cutting technique allows clients to obtain consistent shape and texture between visits.

Under the direction of Artur Kirsh, the salon has earned a stellar reputation servicing fashionable Philly clientele for more than a decade. thestudiocl.com

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FETZER “The inspiration for 1,000 Stories is a nod to the way things were.

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FASHION FROM THE TOP Join us for a fabulous fashion show 883 feet above the City of Philadelphia on the One Liberty Observation Deck at the 23rd annual Phashion Phest on Wednesday, September 21st ! Also enjoy an open bar cocktail reception in the Rotunda of The Shops at Liberty Place with fashion and beauty related activities, silent auction and more!

For more information visit phashionphest.com

CENTER CITY DISTRICT RESTAURANT WEEK Center City District Restaurant Week heats up Philadelphia’s dining scene September 11-16 and September 18-23. More than 120 restaurants offer three-course dinners for $35.00, and select lunch menus for $20.00.

For a complete restaurant list, hotels and reduced parking information, visit centercityphila.org/restaurantweek

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BUDWEISER MADE IN AMERICA Budweiser Made In America is back! And this year, the multi-day, multi-stage, multi-genre music festival will hit the Ben Franklin Parkway over Labor Day Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3rd and Sunday, Sept. 4th. As with every year, BMIA will feature performances by the biggest music stars from across the globe including Rihanna, Coldplay, ColleGrove (2 Chainz & Lil Wayne), Jamie xx & many more more.

September 3rd & 4th. For tickets and show info, visit MadeInAmericaFest.com

2016 PHILADELPHIA HEART WALK Join the American Heart Association, your friends, neighbors and co-workers at Citizens Bank Park on November 5th to fight heart disease and stroke, the #1 and #5 killers of all Americans. There is no fee to participate, but participants are encouraged to raise money to help fund life-saving research and programs in our community.

Register today by visiting heart.org/phillywalk

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Please contact Sonia Berroa at 215.360.0940 or soberroa@upenn.edu

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THE GUIDE SCENE Ruth’s Chris Steak House has a new Center City location— and a revamped menu that boasts new plates like the Crab Stack.

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Philly’s eclectic restaurant scene is home to five-star fine dining, new american newcomers, and Plenty of Pasta.

a.kitchen

This sleek Rittenhouse eatery oozes culinary confidence thanks to creative, seasonal small plates, a charcoal grill, and thoughtful pours. Sneak down the hallway to a.bar for a postprandial cocktail. akitchenandbar.com amada

Jose Garces began his

empire with Amada, a rustic-chic restaurant that celebrates Spanish cuisine.

Get a front-row seat to the theatrics at the chef’s counter and dive into signature plates like lobster paella and roasted suckling pig. amadarestaurant.com Barclay Prime

Nestled inside the historic Barclay Building, this luxe

Stephen Starr steakhouse boasts some of the best cuts of beef in town. Arrive early or stay late to enjoy the intimate library lounge —with a martini in hand, of course. barclayprime.com Buddakan

Stephen Starr’s ode to Asian fusion remains one of Philly’s biggest restaurant success stories. Guests Zen

out over shareable plates, lychee martinis, and the towering golden Buddha that lords over the dining room. buddakan.com caffe aldo lamBerti

Open for more than two decades, Caffe Aldo Lamberti has something for every taste and occasion.

Go casual with small plates

at the bar or reserve a table for two and sample from an exhaustive menu of Italian fare—traditional to contemporary—in the main dining room. caffelamberti.com d’angelo’s ristorante italiano

This Italian restaurant’s best dishes are culled from generations of family

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THE GUIDE SCENE recipes: Think classics like chicken cacciatore, veal francaise, and lasagna. Stop by on Fridays and Saturdays for live music. dangeloristorante.com Davio’s NortherN italiaN steakhouse

This second-floor Rittenhouse steakhouse continues to reinvent itself with seasonal dishes and cocktails, gluten-free menus, and a recently added Sunday brunch.

Don’t miss the famed cheesesteak spring rolls. davios.com/phil Fat ham

Top Chef winner Kevin Sbraga does not disappoint with this pork-centric restaurant.

The Southern countryinspired menu features snacks, plates, and salads that pair perfectly with their 120 different whiskeys. sbragadining.com Fork

A staple of Old City dining, Fork remains one of the city’s most coveted reservations thanks to Ellen Yin and chef Eli Kulp’s incredibly successful collaboration.

Opt for the tasting menu for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience. forkrestaurant.com

It’s pure Southern comfort at Fat Ham, where Kevin Sbraga dishes out super-sized, soul-soothing favorites like the Hot Chicken.

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Homemade pasta dishes, a killer cheese plate, and fresh branzino are among the must-try dishes on Girasole’s Mediterranean-inspired lunch and dinner menus. girasolephilly.com

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It’s a carnivore’s paradise at SugarHouse’s new restaurant, Hugo’s Frog Bar & Chop House.

The rich Italian heritage of this landmark bilevel cafe can be found in both the impressive menu and beautiful decor. In addition to fresh pasta and bruschette, save room for their creamy, handmade gelato and ricotta-filled tiramisu. grancaffelaquila.com huGo’s froG bar and chop house

The newest restaurant to SugarHouse Casino, Hugo’s offers diners and casino-goers a meaty variety of steaks and chops from filet mignons to porterhouses. Seafood fanatics will also enjoy the

fresh fish selections such as the Alaskan King Crab chopped salad. hugos frogbar.com izakaya

Tucked inside Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Izakaya is Michael Schulson’s modern take on Japanese comfort foods.

The dusky ambience, shareable dishes, and creative cocktail list make it one of AC’s most popular reservations for large groups. theborgata.com lacroix

Executive chef Jon Cichon leads the charge at the Rittenhouse Hotel’s celebrated kitchen, where his artful dishes are inspired

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by the seasons and locally sourced ingredients. Drop by the Library Bar or the Mary Cassatt Tea Room to experience all the hotel has to offer. lacroixrestaurant.com MoriMoto

This hot spot radiates an unmistakably trendy vibe.

In addition to raw and sushi bars, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto offers dishes such as light, tender rock shrimp tempura and spicy king crab. morimoto restaurant.com osteria

The inviting, warm atmosphere at Marc Vetri’s Northern Italian-inspired restaurant is reason enough to pay a visit. Plant your group of 14 at the Kitchen Table, or rent out Osteria for a seated dinner or standing-only cocktail reception. osteriaphilly.com ParaMour

Serving modern American cuisine in a sophisticated setting, Paramour also features one of the Main Line’s busiest bars.

Weekend brunch boasts a lavish spread complete with a Bloody Mary bar. paramourwayne.com Positano Coast

You’ll be transported to the coast of Italy courtesy of the stark white tiles and beautiful murals at this Old City favorite. Known for savory Italian cuisine, Positano Coast also offers some of the city’s freshest seafood. Opt for the tuna tartare or crabmeat tacos with chipotle aioli. positanocoast.net

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Take in breathtaking views of the city from 37 floors above, while enjoying signature drinks and American fare courtesy of chef Daniel Stern. Best bet: grilled truffle flatbread and the three-step margarita with Olmeca blanco from a windowside booth. r2lrestaurant.com rouge

Rouge endures as the city’s ultimate see-and-be-seen spot. Sip Champagne at a sidewalk table or the marble-topped round bar and dive into one of the hefty signature burgers or dayboat scallops while soaking up views of the Square. rouge98.com ruth’s Chris steak house

Celebrating their grand reopening in mid June, the famed steakhouse continues to satisfy hungry diners with an impressive menu of mouthwatering steaks and chops. ruthschris.com saMPan

Sampan is a haven for Pan-Asian fare, available in both small and large plates.

Grab a drink and enjoy the shrimp dumplings, vegetable spring rolls, and tuna rice crackers. The rear Graffiti Bar boasts plenty of beer and an eclectic crowd. sampanphilly.com sbraga

Watch Top Chef winner Kevin Sbraga orchestrate his kitchen from a perch at the chef’s counter at his eponymous restaurant on the Avenue of the Arts.

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Colorful cocktails dot the bar at Valanni nightly.

The New American flavors shine in chefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fourcourse prix fixe menu. sbragadining.com

how to make your own with the hands-on Vetri Cucina cooking classes. vetriristorante.com

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Tredici offers an entirely different vibe than sister restaurant Zavino, right across the street, with its Mediterranean plates and intimate raw bar. tredicienoteca.com

Jose Garces offers upscale tasting menus and unparalleled service in a setting that combines industrial and modern design. Its location at the Kimmel Center makes it a go-to for concertgoers but the plush lounge is a must for cocktails any night of the week. philadelphia. volverrestaurant.com

Serving MediterraneanLatin cuisine, Valanni offers a trendy vibe with its upbeat music and many specialty cocktailsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and morphs into a nightspot on weekends. valanni.com VeTri

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“Aerosmith always had a little country in them, but this solo album is my trip. As far as stand-out moments, where creating as Aerosmith was concerned, ‘Dream On’— that’s mine forever. I took a chance and just did it. For my solo record, it was moving to Nashville. All the ladybugs would come out of the barn, flying all

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around us; it’s the beauty of coming down here and working with a bunch of country folks.

I’m a country boy now. I just bought a house here so I’m living in Nashville full-on, which is a musical mecca. It was very scary in the beginning, but I started writing with people and within two months, I got five of the greatest songs I’ve

ever written or been part of writing. I don’t know what it is that runs through Nashville—I think it’s in the water. I think I’ve done some of my best work through this country head. Going country has been risky, but I love living through risks--especially when you aren’t thinking about it, you just do it. It’s what I love to do.”

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“GOING COUNTRY HAS BEEN RISKY, BUT I LOVE LIVING THROUGH RISKS.” —STEVEN TYLER

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Home to one of the largest country radio stations in the US, Philly is the perfect test audience for Steven Tyler’s newfound country twang.

AS AEROSMITH SINGER STEVEN TYLER PREPARES TO FLY SOLO AT THE TOWER THEATER ON SEPTEMBER 7, THE LEGENDARY ROCKER TALKS ABOUT HIS COUNTRY-MUSIC CROSSOVER—AND WHY HE STILL DAYDREAMS ABOUT “DREAM ON.” BY A.D. AMOROSI

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