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ExclusiveMarketPredictions for2025fromTopBrokers ScottHustisandMarkJovanovic.
ExploretheExtraordinary 1897MansionbyArchitect ClarenceTrue.
World-RenownedArchitect MatthiasHollwichDefines DowntownLiving
ManhattanLuxuryRealEstate: ResilienceAmidShiftingTrends
Whilesalesvolumeshavemoderated,Manhattan’shigh-end propertiesremainindemand,drivenbyinternationaland Americanbuyersreturningandanevolvinglifestylefocus.
SALESANDDEMANDINFOCUS
TheluxuryrealestatemarketinManhattanhas remainedabeaconofstabilitydespitebroader economicchallengesaffectingotherpartsofthe UnitedStates.WithinternationalandAmerican buyersreturning,renewedinvestorinterest, andamassivemomentingenerationalwealth transfer,Manhattan’shigh-endproperties continuetoattractattention.
PRICINGTRENDSANDBUYERBEHAVIOR
ThemarketforManhattanluxurypropertieshasshown resilience,especiallyinneighborhoodslikeTribeca,Upper EastSide,andWestVillage.Althoughoveralltransaction volumeshavedeclinedcomparedtothepeakofthe pandemicboom,interestintrophypropertiespricedabove $10millionremainsstrong,boostedbysupplyconstraints oftruetrophypropertiesandtheappealofNewYorkCity’s uniqueculturallifestyle.
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67Vestry Residence7
TriBeCa
$22,100,000
347WestEndAve
UpperWestSide
6bed6bath8,457sqft
$13,000,000
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ResidencePHABE
SoHo
5bed5bath7,500sqft
$10,100,000
143ReadeSt
Residence17N
TriBeCa
4bed4bath2,935sqft
$8,650,000
“MarketConditionsChange.OurResultsDon’t.”
21E61stSt
Residence7F
UpperEastSide
3bed4bath2,380sqft
$6,900,000
Thisextraordinary1897mansionbyarchitectClarenceTrue exemplifiestheElizabethanRenaissanceRevivalelegance. Setonarare43-footlot,spanningsixstorieswith31rooms, itfeaturesaprivategarage,elevator,asereneroofdeck garden,andafull-heightbasement.AtruetestamentofNew YorkCity’srichhistoryandcraftsmanship.Thishomeawaitsits nextstory.
Thismansionrepresentsnotjustaresidence,butthenexusof wherehistory,luxury,andmoderncomfortsconverge.
Mo dern Minamalism
Unparalleled elegance at the Penthouse of 378 Broome, designed by renowned architect Matthias Hollwich This Penthouse at 378 Broome exemplifies modern living through its flexible, multi-use spaces Abundant natural light and energy-efficient appliances enhance both sustainability and comfort, while the private keyed elevator ensures convenience With panoramic city views that blend urban vibrancy and serene privacy, this residence offers a perfect balance of luxury and modern functionality
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BehindtheScenesat TheSentryTournament
ExploretheexclusiveworldofThe SentryTournamentatMaui’siconic PlantationCourse,whereelitegolfers andluxuryexperiencescometogether foranunforgettableevent.
AndiamoTravel’sLuxury Destinationsfor2025
Readyforyournextdreamgetaway? AndiamoTravelrevealsthetop luxurydestinationsfor2025,with hand-pickedaccommodationsand unforgettableexperiences.
TuscanFlavorComes toMiami
FelicebringsauthenticTuscancuisine toBrickell,offeringawarm,family-style diningexperience.Getatasteofwhat’s waitingforyou.
ShelterinD.C.offersstunning,ethically sourcedjewelry.Discoverunique designsthatmakealastingstatement.
JakeArnold’sVirtual MagicintheBayArea
EverwonderhowJakeArnold’s signaturestylecanbeachieved virtually?PeekintoaBayAreahome wherevirtualdesigntransformeda spaceintopuresophistication.
INTERIORS
ArtMeetsSocial Connection
Salon21inSoHoiswhereart,design, andconversationcollide.Stepinside thischicspaceredefningNewYork’s socialscene.
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JEWELRY
Shelter:D.C.’sJewelBox
THESENTRYPAIRS THEPINNACLE OFGOLFTALENT WITHADYNAMIC, BEAUTIFULCOURSE.
Foroveraquartercentury,thePGATOUR’sannualvisittoMaui hassetthestageforthetopplayersintheworldtodisplay theirskillsagainsttheverybestinthegame.Withitselitefeld, unparalleledislandbeauty,andAlohaSpirit,TheSentrysets thetoneforafreshstarteachyear,deliveringanunforgettable eventexperience.
WithKapaluaResortasitshome,TheSentryeventpairs thepinnacleofgolftalentwithadynamic,beautifulcourse. Surroundedbyoneofthemostpicturesquebackdropsinthe sport,ThePlantationCourseatKapaluahasplayedhostto historicmomentsandforgedunforgettablechampionssuch asTigerWoods,JordanSpieth,JustinThomas,andXander Schauffele.
Everyyear,thetournamentwelcomestheTOUR’sbiggeststars forafour-day,no-cut,72-hole,stroke-playcompetition.And accordingtoMaxNovena,theExecutiveDirectorofTheSentry, everygolffanwillfndsomethingtoenjoy.
“TheSentryofferssomethingforeveryone,fromgolfenthusiasts tothoseseekingafullislandexperiencethatembraceslifestyle, culture,andgivingbacktothecommunityinmeaningfulways,” saidNovena.“It’sauniquechancetobringtogethergolflovers, businesses,friendsandfamiliestoconnectwitheachother whileenjoyingtheverybestMauihastooffer.”
OfthemyriadexperiencesatTheSentry,theCookPineClub offersthehighestexpressionofhospitality.
Membershiptothisexclusivecluboffersunparalleledon-site privileges,includingvaletservice,curatedmenuitemsfrom two-timeMauiChefoftheYear,TaylorPonte,alongsidecraft cocktails,andthebestviewsofgolfandtheisland.Totopit off,CookPineClubmembershavespecialaccesstoincredible
viewsfromNo.1tee,No.11,andNo.18green,allfeaturing sweepingvistasofthePacifcOcean.
Withaccesstothistrioofviewingareas,experiencethe breathtakingbeautyofbothcourseandisland.
TheviewfromtheNo.1tee,forexample,isoneofthemost recognizableinthesport.Asplayershittheiropeningdrives, memberscantakeintheviewsdownthemountainoracross thePailoloChanneltoMoloka’i.
TakingintheentireviewdownHoleNo.11,CookPineClub membersandplayersalikewilllookoutacrossHonoluaBay. Knownforitslegendarysurfngandbeauty,it’sagreatspotfor watchingnotonlythegamebutalsokeepinganeyeoutfor whalespouts.
Finally,theprivateseatingareaonNo.18greengivesCookPine Clubmembersuninterruptedviewsofeveryshotdownthe iconicpar-5fnishingholeatThePlantationCourseatKapalua, givingafrontrowseattowatchthechampion’swinningputton Sunday.
That’snotall.Ifwitnessingthebestplayersintheworldtakeon thispropertyisn’tenough,TheSentry’sOffcialPro-Amoffersa bucket-listexperiencetoplaythecoursealongsidetwotoprankedTOURplayers.
Thismulti-dayexperienceincludesnotonlythechancetoplay 18holesintournament-setconditionswithtwoTOURplayers, butaccesstotheAm-Am,giftingexperience,DrawParty, AwardsParty,andmuchmore.
“TheSentry’sPro-AmisoneofthebestonthePGATOUR,” saidNovena.“Pro-Amparticipantshavetheonce-in-a-lifetime
opportunitytoplayaroundonagolfcourse recognizedasoneofthebestinHawaii, yearafteryear.Notonlythat,butyouhavea TOURprofessionalalongsideyou,providing insightintohowtoapproacheachshot throughoutthisbeautifulproperty.It’san unmatchedexperience.”
Beyondthepremiumon-course opportunities,TheSentrydeliversan immersiveislandexperienceforfansto enjoyworld-classluxuryandallthatthe ValleyIslehastoofferoutsidethecourse.
Withseveralluxuryresortslocatedminutes fromThePlantationCourseatKapalua, visitorscanembracelocaltraditionsand valuestogainadeeperappreciationfor thecultureandhistoryofthisspecialplace, beyondthecompetition.
TheRitz-CarltonMaui,Kapalua,Montage KapaluaBay,andTheWestinMaui Resort&Spa,Ka’anapaliofferluxurious accommodationsjuststepsfromsomeof themostbeautifulbeachesintheworld. Welcomingguestswithgenuinehospitality andauthenticculturalexperiences,these resortsintheKapaluaandKa’anapaliareas ofMauiembodytheSpiritofAloha.From rejuvenatingwellnessclassesandtranquil spatreatmentstosunsetluausandfne diningdelicacies,eachresortprovidesa trulymemorableescape.
Thoseseekingmoreadventurouswaysto experiencetheValleyIsleoffthecourse shouldlooknofurtherthanwhalewatches, sunsetscruises,andhelicoptertoursover HanaandHaleakala.Alongsideenjoymentof TheSentry,visitorscanembracethesights andscenesofMauifrombothairandsea.
Afteradayoutonthecourse,the perfectwaytorelaxisonGeminiSailing Charter’stwo-hoursmoothandexciting Tradewindssunsetdinnersail.Thetrip featuresphenomenalviewsofWestMaui’s mountains,Moloka’iandLāna’i.SipaMai TaioraMaui-BrewedBeer,andloungeon Gemini’sdecksortrampolinesasthesun setsonanotherperfectdayinparadise.
Forabird’seyeviewoftheValleyIsle, experiencethepanoramicviewsand astonishingnaturalbeautyonaguided aerialtourviaBlueHawaiianHelicopters fromtheimmense,moon-likecraterofMt. HaleakalātothebeautifulHanaRainforest PreserveandthefamousSevenPoolsof OheoGulch.
FromThePlantationCourseatKapaluatotheMauiexperience, TheSentrydeliversaweekofcelebrationtoplayers,theirfamilies andfriends,aswellasgolffansaroundtheworld.
“It’sacareeraccomplishmenttoqualifyforTheSentry,”said Novena.“Playersarriveearlytoenjoytheisland’sAlohaSpirit, whichtheyeagerlylookforwardto.It’soneofthemostenjoyable andmemorableweeksoftheyear–anexperienceyouwon’t wanttomiss.”
Inadditiontoprovidinganincomparableexperience,supportfor theeventallowsTheSentrytoraisemoneyforlocalcommunity non-profts.Since1999,thetournamenthasgeneratedmorethan $9millionincommunityimpactfundsforlocalorganizationson Maui.
“TheexperiencesandthefundsgeneratedbyTheSentryinthe communityimpactspacehavenearlydoubledinthelastfve years,”Novenasays.“Beinganengagedcommunitypartneris botharesponsibilityandaprivilegethatweembrace.”
ForinformationonTheSentryandits2025eventofferings,visit TheSentry.com.
In the heart of the Bahamas, where pristine sands meet crystal-clear waters, Banyan Tree Bimini Resort and Residences is shaping the future of refined living
Nestled within 40 acres of exquisite natural beauty, exclusively reserved for the fifty-four residences plus resort and spa, Banyan Tree Bimini provides an effortless island lifestyle with the convenience of thoughtful amenities and world class service
ANINSIDERGUIDE TOLUXURY DESTINATIONS
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THEALLUREOFTRAVELISIRRESISTIBLE—anopportunityto explorenewdestinations,indulgeinexclusiveexperiences, andsavorexceptionalcuisine.Workingwithatrustedexpert elevatesyourjourneytoanotherlevel,providinginsider access,tailoreditineraries,andtheassurancethatevery detailismeticulouslyplanned.Withtheirlocalknowledge andconnections,yourtripbecomesmorethanjusta getaway—it’sanimmersiveexperience,flledwithbespoke recommendationsandunparalleledluxury,makingevery momentunforgettable.
ThisiswhereAndiamoTravelstepsin.Namedafterthe
Italianphrasefor“let’sgo,”AndiamoTraveloffersabespoke, curatedtravelexperiencedesignedjustforyou.Withyour dedicatedAndiamoTravelDesigner,everydetailofyour journeyismeticulouslycraftedtoalignwithyourunique preferences—includingthedurationofyourtrip,hand-picked accommodations,andexclusivediningandactivities.From thefrstconversationtothefnalitinerary,AndiamoTravel ensuresyouradventureisunforgettable.
Toinspireyournextjourney,AndiamoTravelsharestheirtop 10traveldestinationsandinsiderrecommendationsfor2025.
Splendido,Belmond–Portofno,Italy
01 Apastel-paintedcoastaldestinationon theItalianRiviera,Portofnoisknownfor havingoneof,ifnotthemostbeautiful Piazetta(that’sItalianfor‘littlesquare’) intheworld.Portofnoisalsorecognized foritshistoryasafshingvillage,and, appropriately,you’llfndfreshseafood dishesalongsideItalianstapleslike gelatoandfreshpasta.AtriptoPortofno requiresastayattheiconicSplendido, aBelmondHotel,whichopensitsdoors inSummer2025afteraspectacularfull renovationtoitsroomsandsuites.The grandreopeningwillalsounveiltheir 6-bedroomVillaBeatrice,whichwill includefullaccesstohotelamenities. TheseasonatSplendidorunsfromMayOctober.
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FourSeasonsResortMallorca atFormentor–Mallorca,Spain
SetalongsideMenorca,Ibiza,andFormenta,MallorcaisSpain’s largestBalearicislandintheMediterranean.Withanidyllicblend ofstunningbeaches,charmingvillages,andculturalrichness, thismountainousislandisquicklybecomingoneofthehottest destinationsforEuropeansummergetaways.OpeninginAugust 2024,theFourSeasonsResortMallorcaatFormentorwillbringa privateoasis,completewithprivatebeach,tothealreadynearperfectisland.Theresortwillsitapproximately1hourfromthe townofPalma,andwillprovideanexclusiveandintimateretreatfor couplesandfamiliesalike.
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Courchevel1850–Courchevel,France
Synonymouswitholdworldglamour,Courchevelisa world-renownedskiresortnestledintheFrenchAlps. Withseveralvillagesatvaryingaltitudes,Courchevel caterstoskiersofalllevelsandhassomethingfor everyone,butit’sinthevillageofCourchevel1850that you’llexperiencetheepitomeofluxury.Fromhigh-end boutiquestoMichelin-starredrestaurants,Courchevel 1850buzzeswithalivelyapresskisceneandavariety ofpistesforeveryability.Nearby,youcanalsoexpect bar-noneluxuryaccommodationsatOetkerCollection’s L’Apogee,ChevalBlancCourchevelandHotelBarriere LesNeiges.TheseasongetsstartedinlateDecember andrunsthroughEarlyMarch.
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RosewoodMunich&Schloss Fuschl–Germany&Austria
PlanningatriptoEurope?Don’tsleeponGermanyandAustria.Startattheluxurious RosewoodMunich,whichnowoffersanelitetown-and-countryexperiencewiththe newestadditiontotheportfolio,twohoursintothemountainsatRosewoodSchloss Fuschl.AlongtheshoresofLakeFuschlintheheartofAustria’sSalzkammergut region,RosewoodSchlossFuschlopeneditsdoorstoguestsinJuly2024.Afullyrestored15thcenturycastletransformedintoaworld-classluxuryhotel,Rosewood SchlossFuschloffersunparalleledopulencesurroundedbynaturalbeautyandaims tobeayear-roundluxuryrelaxationgetaway.Inthesummer,enjoythefreshcrisp airoftheAustrianAlpsalongthebeautifullakeside.Inwinter,explorethesaunaice sphereinfusions,iceswimming,andotherlocalizedspaexperiences.
FourSeasonsHotel&Residences–Cartagena,Colombia
RichwithColombiancultureandpristine beaches,Cartagenamaybethebest keptsecretofCentralAmerica.Atop destinationfortravelersseekingamix ofhistory,relaxation,andadventure,this livelycityfeaturesendlesscobblestone streets,colorfulbuildings,livelynightlife, andhistoricplazaswithinitsfortifed walls.Inlate2024,thehighlyanticipated FourSeasonsHotel&Residences Cartagenaopeneditsdoorsinthe Getsemanineighborhood,breathing newlifeintothe16thcenturylandmark buildingsliningtheproperty.Reachable bydirectflightfrommajorU.S.cities,like NYCandMiami,thisdestinationisnotto bemissed.
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MontageBigSky–
Whilethemassesarestartingtocatchon,BigSkyMontanaremainsarelativelyhiddengemintheU.S.Betweenthelush, expansivelandscapeofMontanaandconvenientlocationofBigSky,you’llhavetheperfectbackdropforadventurewitheasy accesstoYellowstoneNationalPark.SetintheshadowoftheSpanishPeaks,MontageBigSkyprovidesguestswiththeutmost scenicbeautywithoutsacrifcingluxurycomforts,fromski-inandski-outaccommodationstothe11,000-square-footSpa Montage.Ifyou’relookingforsomethingmoreintimateyetupscale,considerLoneMountainRanch,knownforitsauthentic accommodations,horsebackriding,andfarm-to-tabledining.Finally,thehighlyanticipatedopeningoftheOne&OnlyMoonlight Basinissuretobringanothercan’tmisshoteltothearea.
FourSeasonsAstir–AthenianRiviera,Greece
Afreshtakeonaclassicdestination, experienceastayinAthenslikenever before.Witharecentexpansionof luxuryresorts,enjoyancienthistoryin thecitycenterbydayandunwindon theSaronicGulfbyafternoon.Located justa40minutedriveoutsidethecity, theFourSeasonsAstirPalaceopened in2021,bringingfabulousnightlife anddiningoutletstothearea,andthe jetsetcrowdthatnormallystickstothe islandsalongwithit.Withtheaddition ofOne&OnlyAesthesisthisseason, theAthenianRivierashouldbeon everyone’slist.
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SixSensesSouthern DunesandNujuma,aRitzCarltonReserve—Red Sea,SaudiArabia
SaudiArabiaisputtingitselfonthe leisuretravelmapwiththedevelopment alongtheRedSea,situatedalongthe WestCoastofthecountry.Takethe recentopeningsoftheSixSenses SouthernDunesandNujuma,aRitz CarltonReserve,asprimeexamples –thisisjustthebeginningofmajor luxurytraveldevelopmentintheregion. First,theSixSensesSouthernDunes mastersthebalanceofwellnessand sustainabilityinauniquedesertoasis. Next,Nujuma,aRitzCarltonReserve, exudestranquilityandseclusionwith over63overwaterandbeachvillas, accessibleonlybycharteredboator seaplane.VisitbetweenOctoberand Marchtobeatthedesertheatandget somewell-earnedR&R.
Aman,CapellaandFour Seasons–Vietnam
Renownedforitsstunninglandscapesandancienthistory,Vietnamisa destinationthatpromisesanunforgettableadventure.Fromitsrichculture andculinarydelights,travelerscanexperienceallthatthisSoutheastAsian countryhastoofferalongsidetheluxuryoftopresortbrandslikeCapella, FourSeasons,andAman.ForAmericantravelers,Vietnamalsopresents anopportunitytostretchtheU.S.Dollar,withastrongexchangerate providingexcellentvalue.StartNorthinHanoiandworkyourwaydownthe coasttoendinSaigon,discoveringendlesshistoricallandmarks,vibrant streetlife,andstunningsceneryalongtheway.
CasaPolanco,TheRitzCarlton,MexicoCity,andFour Seasons–MexicoCity
Awonderfulyear-roundretreat,MexicoCityis quicklybecomingatopchoicefordiscerning travelerslookingforalivelyatmosphereand deliciousfoodiedestination.Neveradullmoment, travelerscanenjoyculturallyimmersiveexperiences, suchasaLuchaLibreshoworauthenticlocalfood tour.Withaburgeoninginternationalrestaurant scene,thecityhaswelcomedexpatswho’veadded tothelocalflavorwiththeirowncuisines.Foran intimatevacation,stayatboutiqueCasaPolanco, intheposhPolanconeighborhoodknownforluxury shopping,fnedining,andculturalattractions. Lookingforatrendierlocale?StayattheFour SeasonsortheRitz-CarltonMexicoCity,located inLaCondesa,borderingonRomaNorte,andtake intheArtDecoarchitecture,trendyboutiques,and diverseculinaryscene.
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FELICE BRINGS AUTHENTIC TUSCAN CUISINETO
MIAMI
FELICE,ABELOVED INSTITUTIONWITH RESTAURANTS THROUGHOUT NEWYORKCITY ANDLONGISLAND, HASFINALLY OPENEDINMIAMI’S VIBRANTBRICKELL NEIGHBORHOOD.
MeettheteambehindFeliceastheybringtheir Tuscan-inspiredcuisineandintimate,familyorientedenvironmenttosharetheirpassion forcultureandcuisinetotheirnewlocation.In thisQ&A,wedelveintothefamilialinspiration behindFelice,theauthentic,curateddining experiencetheyoffer,andtheirvisionforthe restaurant’sfutureastheyexpand.
Q:FELICESERVESITSGUESTSWITH AFAMILY-ORIENTEDAPPROACHTO TUSCAN-INSPIREDCUISINE.WHAT MAKESTUSCANCUISINEUNIQUEIN THESCHEMEOFITALIANDINING?
A:InspiredbythespiritoftheItalian countrysideandthewinesofTuscany, Felicefocusesonfresh,quality ingredientsthatbringoutthenatural flavorsofcertaindishes.Oliveoil,for instance,isastapleintheTuscan landscape,andourin-housemade ExtraVirginOliveOilisagreatexample ofhowFeliceallowsthesimplicity ofhigh-qualityingredientstobring togetherauthentic,vibrantdishes.
Q:THERESTAURANTWASINSPIRED BYYOURFOUNDER,JACOPO GIUSTINIANI’SGRANDFATHER–ARETHEREANYSPECIFICFAMILY RECIPESTHATMADEITONTOTHE MENUATFELICE?
A:Mostofthedishesonthemenu payhomagetotherestaurant’smain inspiration,Jacopo’sgrandfather, bybuildingontheingredients,
experiences,andsimplerecipesthey shared.Thatsaid,thePappardelle SalsicciaandBranzinoalCartoccioare twospecifcrecipesthatJacopogrew upmakingalongsidehisgrandfather andthereforecarryspecialmeaning.
Q:YOU’VESAIDTHATYOU ENCOURAGEGUESTSTOHAVEA CULINARYJOURNEYTHATMOVES THROUGHOUTTHERESTAURANT, STARTINGINTHEBARANDLOUNGE AREAS–ARARETAKEINTODAY’S OFTENRUSHEDDININGCULTURE. HOWDOYOUTHINKABOUT CRAFTINGALUXURIOUS,INTIMATE DININGEXPERIENCELIKETHAT?
A:Tocreateaninvitingatmosphere,we useddimlightingandaneffortlessly elegantdesigntosetthestagefor intimatediningexperiences.Ourgoal wastocraftsmall,cozyspaceswhere dinerscouldconnectwithboththe environmentandeachother.Dinersare welcometostartwithanaperitivohour toeasethepressureandrushoften associatedwithdining.Duringaperitivo, guestsareencouragedtounwindatthe
Q:THAT’SRIGHT,FELICEHOSTS APERITIVO–AUNIQUELYITALIAN EXPERIENCE.CANYOUTALKMORE ABOUTTHESPIRITOFAPERITIVO ANDWHATMAKESITSPECIAL? bar,relaxintheloungearea,socialize, andpreparetheirpalatesbefore movingtotheirtablewhenthey’re ready.
A:BeingatraditionalItalianritual,we knewthatFeliceabsolutelyneeded toincorporateaperitivohourintothe diningexperience.IntrueItalianculture, anaperitifallowsdinerstodisconnect andunwindafteralongdayofworkby sippingeitheraglassofwineoraspritz to“awaken”theirappetitesandpalates aheadofdinner.
EVERYFELICEEXPERIENCEIS BOTHDEEPLYPERSONALAND
CONSISTENTLYEXCEPTIONAL.
Q:FELICEISRENOWNEDFOR ITSEXTENSIVE,CURATEDWINE LIST.HOWDOYOUGOABOUT PICKINGTHEWINES,ANDWHAT RECOMMENDATIONSDOYOUHAVE FORCUSTOMERSCOMINGTOFELICE ANDLOOKINGFORTHEPERFECT WINEPAIRING?
OurownergrewupinFlorence, Tuscany,andgrowinguphadthe opportunitytovisitplentyofwineries acrosstheregionwhilebuilding relationshipswithpassionateproducers allthroughoutItaly.AtFelice,we takeprideincuratinganextensive, Italian-drivenwinelist,focusingon Tuscanwineswithavastselectionof Chiantis,Brunellos,andSangioveses,all predominantintheregion.Forfrsttimedinerslookingfortheperfectwine, webelievethataChiantiClassicois extremelyversatiletopairwithmultiple dishes.
Q:SPEAKINGOFFIRSTTIME-DINERS, CONGRATULATIONSONTHEMOVE TOANEWLOCATION–MIAMI’S BRICKELLNEIGHBORHOOD.AFTER MANYYEARSINNEWYORK,WHAT INSPIREDYOUTOOPENFELICEIN MIAMI?
A:Weaimedtobroadenthereach ofFelicesothatwecouldcontinue toshareourloveforTuscanculture, especiallyinacitywhoseenergy isasvibrantandrichasitscuisine. WithMiami’songoinggrowthand development,expansionoutsideof NewYorkbecameanaturalnextstep.
Q:HOWDOYOUSEEFELICEFITTING INTOTHEFABRICOFMIAMI’S BRICKELLNEIGHBORHOOD?
Miamicelebratesbothpersonalityand flavor.Asagenuineculturalmeltingpot, Miamiblendsthebestofnewconcepts andclassictraditions.Overthepast fewyears,Miami’sculinaryscenein particularhasboomed.Specifcally, theBrickellneighborhoodhasbecome oneofMiami’smostprominentdining areas.Fromchef-drivenrestaurants tothepassionatelocalswhofuelthe gastronomicscene,wewantedto furtheraddtoBrickell’sever-evolving culinarylandscapebybringingataste ofTuscandiningtotheMagicCity.
Q:FELICEBRICKELLWILLBETHE FIRSTINTHEFELICEFAMILYTO OFFERATABLE-SIDEDINING EXPERIENCE,CANYOUGIVEMORE INSIGHTINTOWHATMAKESTHAT EXPERIENCESPECIAL?
Feliceopened17yearsago,andthe brandcontinuestothoughtfullygrow andevolve.Wedecidedtoincorporate table-sideexperiencesbecause webelievethatsharingamealwith lovedonesismorethanjustthefood onthetable,it’stheconnectionfelt throughout.Thatinteractionand connectioniswhattrulymakesadining experiencememorable.Thetableis wherewetrulycometogetherasfamily andfriends–notjusttoeat,butto shareandconnectwitheachother.
Q:WITHTWELVELOCATIONS,HOW DOYOUMAINTAINALEVELOF INTIMACY,AUTHENTICITY,AND NEIGHBORHOODFEELASYOU CONTINUETOGROWANDEXPAND INTONEWNEIGHBORHOODSAND CITIES?
Whetherwe’reinNewYorkorFlorida, Felice’smissionremainsunchanged:to shareapassionforcultureandcuisine witheverydinerweserve.Bystaying truetoourcorevalues,weensureeach locationoffersauniqueyetconsistent experience.Wemaintainintimacyby creatingwelcomingspacesthatfeel likeanextensionofourownhomes, whereweproudlyserveourguests. Similarly,weupholdauthenticity throughgenuineconnectionswith ourguestsandadedicationtoour heritagebyusingfresh,authenticItalian ingredients.Ourcommitmenttothese principlesensuresthateveryFelice experienceisbothdeeplypersonaland consistentlyexceptional.
Q:WHATADVICEWOULDYOU GIVETORESTAURANTOWNERS LOOKINGTOEXPANDTONEW NEIGHBORHOODSORCITIES?
Whenexpandingtonewneighborhoods andcities,webelieveit’scrucialto spendtimeinandstudythemarket. Gotothelocalbarsandrestaurants andgettoknowthelocalsand thededicatedtalentsbringingthe experiencestolife.Thegoalisalways toembraceandhonorthelocal communitywhilestillbringingyour authenticityandconceptintoanew city.It’simportanttounderstandthe balancebetweenbeingboldand knowingyouraudience.Yourbusiness isasstrongasthosewhosupportit,so thefrstfewmonthsofopeningarethe mostcrucial–openyourmind,heart, andsoul,andlistentoyourdiners.Find thebridgebetweenyourbrandandthe neighborhoodyou’rein.
GETTINGJAKE ARNOLD’S SIGNATURE LOOKENTIRELY
VIRTUALLY?
THISBAYAREAHOME PROVESIT’SPOSSIBLE.
WORDSBY REBECCADECZYNSKI PHOTOGRAPHYBY MICHAELP.H.CLIFFORD
FINDINGA DESIGNERWHO SHARESYOUR VISIONISN’TALWAYS EASY.
OneBayAreahomeownerrealizedthisthehardwaywhen planninganextensiverenovationonhernewSpanish-style house.Shehadsharedinspirationphotos—mostofthemfrom theInstagramofAD100interiordesignerandco-founderof TheExpertJakeArnold—withotherlocalinteriordesigners shehired,buttheirproposalsneverfeltquiteright.Whenshe discoveredthatJakehimselfoffereddesignconsultations throughTheExpert,everythingchanged.Sherealizedthat there’snothinglikegoingstraighttothesource.“Itookthe plungeandneverlookedback,”shesays.
Twoyearsandmorethan12virtualconsultationslater,the homesheshareswithherhusbandandthree-month-oldis evenbetterthanshecouldhaveimagined.“WhatIloveabout Jakeisthathedoesn’tjustreplicatehisdesigns—hereally makesthemyours.”
Theelementstheclientlovesaboutthedesigner’ssignature style—mixed,organictextures,warm,invitingcolors,and specialvintagefnds—translatedperfectlyintoherbright Californiahome.Usingherowncontractorsfortherenovation andTheExpert’se-commerceplatformandsalesteamto overseealldecorandfurnishingcustomizations,thisclient broughthervisiontolife.
SOURCINGTHE PERFECTPIECES
UsingJake’srecommendations,thehomeownerfurnishedher entirehomeusingamixofproductsfromthe150+brands soldonTheExpert,tappingitsbroadnetworkoftrade-only resourcestogiveherspacetheAD100designer’ssignature look.“Itwasoneoftheeasiest,smoothestprocessesever,” shesays.
ThebedroomwasinspiredbyaphotoshesavedfromJake’s Instagram,whichfeaturedagreendaybed.“Iwaslookingfor somethingofthatnature,”shesays.ButJakeinsisted:“We’re goingtocuratesomethingspecifcallyforyou.”Theresulting seatingarea,withitsmossyvelvetsofa,nubby-textured armchairs,andrough-hewncoffeetableevokedtheclient’s referencephotobutfeltuniquetoherhome.
Thecouplealsoknewtheywantedplentyofseatingfor entertainingfamilyintheirdiningroom,andwithJake’shelp, theylandedonaspacethathasaperfectmixoftextures: Wicker-wrappedchairsandavintagependantlightgivethe spaceacoastalfeel,whilemorebrutalistRoseTarlowsconces foundonTheExpertaddaninterestingcontrast.
CAPTURINGTHE RIGHTBALANCE
Theyoungfamilywantedtheirspacetofeelcuratedand personal,yetlivedinandcomfortable.“Thebrownsandearthy tonesthatJakeusesaremyfavorite—it’ssuchavibe,”she says.“ButIalsowantedtokeepthespacelightandbright.” Jakeoriginallysuggesteddarker,patterneddrapes,butthe clientaskedforalighteroption.WiththehelpofTheExpert’s team,sheorderedaneutrallinenfabricfromatrade-only brandforcustomdraperythataddedwarmthandtextureto theentirehouse.
Comfortwasalsokeythroughoutthehome,butitwas importantthatthedesignstilllookelevated.Inthefamily room,alarge,deeplinensectionalfromTheExpertCollection iseasytofallinto,whileavintage-inspiredmohairsofainthe livingroomoffersacomfortable,yetslightlymoretailored seatingoption.Inbothrooms,Jakesuggestedopen-box freplacestocreateacozyfeel.
MAKINGTHEMOST OFMATERIALS
Theclienthadplentyofinspirationalreferences,butJake helpedherpersonalizethemforherhome.Forinstance,she
knewshewantedherbathroomtomakeastatementwith Arabescatomarble,butwastornaboutthebestwaytouseit. “Ididn’tknowhowtogoaboutitwithoutitlookingcheesyor redundant,”shesays.
Jakesuggestedwrappingthemarblearoundthevanity mirrorsandinstallingithalfwayupthewall,behindthe freestandingtub.“It’sverycoolandcurated,”shesays.Brass sconceswithlinenlampshadesandanundulatingfabric pendantlightoverthetubaddedanidealmaterialcontrast, whichtheclientsayscreateda“softlookwithabigimpact.”A juterugfromArmadillo,alsosourcedonTheExpert,fnishes thespace.
KEEPINGANEYE FORDETAIL
Throughoutthehome,smallmomentsworktogethertohave agreaterimpact—likethebathroomvanity’scafecurtain.“It
seemslikesuchaninsignifcantdetail,butit’ssobeautiful,” theclientsays.“Ihaveaneyeforbeautifulthingsbutdon’t alwaysknowhowtorecreatethem.”Jakehelpedtranslateher moodboardsintorealitywhiletakingtheinitialinspirationto thenextlevel.
WithTheExpert’scareandvision,theclient’sdreamhome becameareality.“Ihavetopinchmyself,”shesays.“It’s exactlywhatIwanted.”
ABOUTTHEEXPERT
TheExpertconnectsanyone,anywherewiththeworld’s topinteriordesigners—fromJakeArnoldtoLeanneFord, BrigetteRomanek,andAmberLewis—viavideoconsultations, breakingdownthetraditionalbarriersbetweenhigh-end designersandclients.TheExpert’sfrst-of-its-kindcurated marketplacefeaturesover150+brandsand5000+products, allhandpickedbyourdesigners.
SHOPTHE STORY
LILLYSCONCE
Addarustic ambianceto yourevenings withPermanent Collection’s stonewarecandle holders.
CANDLEHOLDERPAIR
SURROUNDVASE
Perfectlyproportioned, theSurroundVaseis shapedfromasingle pieceofsolidmango woodthatdisplays uniquenaturalgrain patterns.
PSYCTERVESSEL
Theresultofaprofound analysisofthedifferent typesofvasesfound intheMediterranean basin,especiallyfrom AncientGreeceand Rome.
‘Ilovetherough, ceramictextureof thesecandleholders. They’regreatasapair onaconsoleorinlarger quantitiesinadining room.Idid12ofthese onsomeone’stable once—itwasreallyfun anditlookedamazing.’
–JakeArnold
DISCOVER THEEXPERT COLLECTION
TheExpertCollectionwasdesignedwiththetrade inmindtostandthetestoftime.Theassortment ofinstantclassics,fromsleekoaktablestosinkright-inslipcoveredsofasandcurvyarmchairs renderedinarichpaletteofearthtoneswasmade inLosAngelesandimaginedbyJakeArnoldtoslot effortlesslyintoanyhome—nomatteritsstyle—and endurefordecadestocome. Shopallattheexpert.com/shop.
theproposedbudget,terms,conditions,specifications,fees,andUnitdimensions.Sketches,renderings,orphotographsdepictinguseofspace,design,furnishings,lifestyle,amenities,foodservices,clubservices,rentalservices,
SHELTER:
ASANCTUARYFORUNIQUE ANDETHICALLYSOURCED JEWELRY
NESTLEDINTHEHEARTOFWASHINGTON,D.C.,SHELTERHAS CARVEDOUTANICHEFORITSELF,OFFERINGACURATEDCOLLECTIONOFSTUNNINGFINEJEWELRYPIECESTHATAREASUNIQUEAS THEWOMENWHOWEARTHEM.FOUNDEDBYMALLORYSHELTER, THISBOUTIQUESHOPISAHAVENFORJEWELRYLOVERSSEEKING MEANINGFULANDDISTINCTIVEPIECESFROMETHICALANDSUSTAINABLESOURCES.
PHOTOGRAPHYBY LAURAMETZLER
WithabackgroundinmarketingandPR,Mallory’spassion forjewelryledhertotakealeapoffaithandtransformher sidehustleintoathrivingbusiness.“Istarteddoingprivate jewelrydesign,”Malloryconfdes,“butquicklyrealizedthat therewasavoidintheDCmarketforashopthatfeatured arangeofindependentfnejewelrydesignersalongsidemy ownofferings.”Inspiredbyherownloveforcollectingunique pieces,sheopenedSheltertoaddressthisgap,andquickly establishedareputationforitscarefullycuratedselectionand personalizedtouch.Today,Shelterboastsadiverserangeof over30jewelrybrands,mostofwhicharefemale-owned.
Asbothfounderanddesigner,Mallorytakesahands-on approachtocraftingandsourcingthejewelryatShelter, carefullyselectinguncommonandcaptivatingfnds.When designing,Malloryismeticulousaboutthephysicaland emotionalimpactofeachpiece.Forarecentin-houselineof heirloomcharms,Mallorynotes,“Weprobablyhadtenrounds ofdesignuntilIfelttheweightandfeelwasjustright.It’sa veryhands-onandintuitiveprocess,andIloveseeinghow eachpieceevolvesfromanideaintosomethingtangibleand beautiful.”
TheShelterteamisequallymeticulousintheirsourcingof brandsandmaterials,prioritizingunderrepresenteddesigners andindependentmakers.“Whileweoftenfndbrandsonline,” Malloryexplains,“it’sincrediblyhelpfultoseepiecesin person.Beingabletofeelandtryonpiecesgivesusasense ofwhatwouldworkintheshop.”Recently,Shelterbecame FairminedCertifedwhichallowsthemtocreatepiecesusing certifedgoldsourcedfromartisanalandsmall-scalemining organizations.Allin-housepiecesarecraftedwithrecycled gold,andtheteamcollaborateswithindependentstone supplierscommittedtoethicalsourcing.Mostofthefeatured designersdothesame–“Weprioritizeworkingwithbrands whofollowsimilarethoswhencreatingtheirpieces,”Mallory emphasizes.
Beyonditscuratedcollection,Shelterexcelsinproviding
personalizedservice,offeringstylingadvice,exclusive previews,andspecialofferstoitsloyalclientele.Byfostering asenseofcommunityandbelonging,theyhavecultivateda dedicatedcustomerbasethatispassionateaboutthebrand.
“Wehavequitearangeofshopperswhocomeintothestore, butourcorecustomerisapersonwhoisacollectoratheart,” saysMallory.“Theyarecomfortableinvestinginpiecesfor themselves,andunderstandandappreciateuniquedesigns andcraftsmanship.”Overtheyears,theShelterteamhas builtastrongclientelethroughword-of-mouthandrepeat business.Whenaskedaboutreachingnewcustomers, particularlyintoday’soversaturateddigitallandscape,Mallory emphasizedfndingbalancebetweenleveragingplatforms likeInstagramandnurturingexistingrelationships.“Ifnd thatmanypeoplediscoverusfromcomingintotheshop andtryingsomethingon.Theyoftenleaveandthinkabout it,thenpurchaseonline,”sheexplains.“Weunderstandthat fnejewelryisaninvestment,soweanticipatethatforsome repeatcustomers,purchasesmaybelessfrequent.That said,evenifthey’remakinginfrequentpurchases,ourbrand evangelistsaretellingothersaboutourwork–sostayingtopof-mindandconnectingtothemisimperative.”
AndjusthowdoesShelterstaytop-of-mindinatrenddrivenlandscape?“Wetrytotoethelinebetweenensuring piecesfeelrelevant,butalsowon’tquicklygooutofstyle,” Malloryexplains.“Forexample,charmsareincrediblypopular rightnow,andsowedesignedanin-houselineofsolid goldcharmsthatcanbeengraved,andalsostyledwith otherpieces.Whilethesearevery“ofthemoment,”they’re designedinawaythattheycanbewornontheirownandfeel reallyclassicandtimeless.”
Malloryherselfisajewelrymaximalistatheart,oftenrotating piecesinherfairlylargepersonalcollectiontowearasmuch ofitasshecan.Forthosenewtolayeringjewelryorlooking todeveloptheirpersonalstyle,Malloryrecommendsfocusing ononegroupingorarea–suchasnecklacesorbracelets, andthenfnding2-3stylesthatfeelgoodonyou.Fromthere, trypairingunexpectedpiecestogetherandkeeprotating untilyoufndtherightbalance.“Jewelryshouldbefun,not overwhelming,”Malloryadvises.“Don’ttakeittooseriously!” Asthejewelryindustrycontinuestoevolve,Shelterremains steadfastinitscommitmenttoamplifyingunderrepresented designers,prioritizingindependentmakers,andcarefully selectinguncommonandcaptivatingfnds.Mallory’svisionfor thecompanyisclear:tocreateaspacewherecustomerscan discovertrulyuniquepiecesthatwillbecherishedforyearsto come.
The Dolce&Gabbana legacy of craftsmanship and expression comes to life at the residences at 888 Brickell Furnished by Dolce&Gabbana, and ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms, this is where the creative, the curious, the makers, and the thinkers come together to revel in the brand’s dream.
SALON21: ACURATEDSPACEFOR
ARTANDCONNECTION
SituatedinNYC’svibrantSoHoneighborhood,, Salon21ismorethanyourtypicalartgallery:it’s ameticulouslycuratedspacemeanttoengage artenthusiasts,designlovers,andeveryone inbetween.InspiredbytheParisiansalonsof the20thCentury,Salon21offersadynamic calendarofrotatingartexhibitionsandevents withinahome-likesettingdesignedtoinvite visitorstolingerandconnect.Wecaughtup withfounderandcuratorAlexBasstolearn moreaboutherinspirationforthespace,how shethinksaboutcuratingtheperfectevent, andheradviceforfrsttimeartcollectors.
TREASURESOFNEWYORKDESIGNEDBYSALON21 PHOTOGRAPHBYMAXWELLSWIFT
PHOTOGRAPHBYISAIAHGILL
Q:ATSALON21,YOUHOST ROTATINGARTANDDESIGN EXHIBITIONS,WHICHALSOSERVE ASTHEBACKDROPFORAVIBRANT CALENDAROFEVENTS,INCLUDING DINNERANDCOCKTAILPARTIES. WHATINSPIREDYOUTOCREATE SUCHAVERSATILESPACEFOR SOCIALEXPERIENCES?
A:IfoundedSalon21tofllavoidinthe socialexperiencesavailabletoNew Yorkersinterestedinartsandculture, andwhoarelookingtodiscovernew talent.Afterworkingintheauction andgalleryworldforseveralyears, Iunderstoodtheretobearealgap inartofferingsforpeoplewanting tolearnandwhofeelintimidatedby thetraditionalbarrierstoentryinthe artworld.Irealizedthattherewasa voidforthe‘in-between,’anoutletfor peoplewhomaynotbeexposedto thisspaceregularlybutwhoseunique pointsofviewandpassionsarejust asimportant.Studyingarthistory,I wasinspiredbythesalonsofthe20th century,notablyGertrudeStein’sin Paris,andhowartistsofalldifferent craftscametogether.AtSalon21,we aimtobringbacktheconceptof“the salon”byfocusingonconversation, socialization,andaccessibilitytothe artworld.
Salon21isaspacefordiscovery, education,entertainment,and conversation,aswellasamarketplace foremergingartistsandyoung collectorstointersectinreallife.Our calendarofprogrammingandthe servicesweofferbringtogetherallof mypassions–fromartandinteriorsto foodandfashion.Thisisaspacefor peoplewholoveallofthosethingsand wanttomeetotherswhodo,too.
Q:INBRIDGINGYOURPASSIONS TOMAKEARTANDDESIGNMORE ACCESSIBLE,ITSOUNDSLIKE YOU’VECRAFTEDASPACEAND CALENDARTHATHASSOMETHING FOREVERYONE,IFTHEY’RE INTERESTED.HOWDOYOUTHINK
ABOUTCURATINGAMEMORABLE EXPERIENCE?DOYOUSELECT THEEXHIBITIONSBASEDONYOUR UPCOMINGEVENTS,ORVICE VERSA?
A:Almosteveryfourweeks,thearton viewrotates,providingnewinspiration forevents.Whetherit’sacocktail partyoraworkshop,Iaimtotieour activationstotheexhibitiononview. Forexample,oneofourupcoming Octoberexhibitions,“TheMysteries ThatWereOurs”byDanielleKosann, focusesonwomen’srights,sowehave apanelwithPlannedParenthoodof GreaterNYandothervoicesinthat spacetodiscusscontemporarysocial issuesandhowthesealsoimpact theartworld,suchaswhyweshould beinvestinginfemaleartistsand designers.Everythingisinterconnected andinspirationcanbetakenandfound fromalmostanywhere.Wealways wantpeopletowalkawayinspired byboththevisualartsaswellasthe conversationstheyhaveatSalon21.
Q:LET’STALKABOUTTHE BACKDROPFORTHOSE CONVERSATIONS.SALON21 FEATURESAMETICULOUSLY CURATEDSHOWROOMANDUNIQUE DESIGNAESTHETIC.WHATWAS YOURORIGINALDESIGNVISIONAND INSPIRATIONFORTHESPACE,AND HOWDIDYOUBRINGITTOLIFE?
A:Ihavealwaysheldthebeliefthat artshouldbelivedwith,sothespaceI createdforSalon21bringsthistolifeby providingvisitorswiththeopportunity toviewartinthisway,inahome-like setting.Myinspirationreallycamefrom myarthistorystudiesandlearning aboutfguressuchasGertrudeStein whousedtheirhomestoshowcase emergingtalentatthetime.
Fromadesignperspective,Stein’s ParisianapartmentinspiredhowI createdthespace.Forexample,we showartonwallsthatlooklikethey’ve beenstainedbyleaks,asSteinhadin herhome,ratherthanonstarkwhite
wallsasdoneinmostmoderngalleries. TheArtNouveauandArtDecostyles ofthateraarealsosomeofmy favoritedesignmovements.When sourcingforthespace,Itriedtofnd bothvintageandnewpiecesthatfelt authentictothoseperiods.
I’malsoalwaystappingintoParisian aestheticsinacontemporaryway whilereferencingthesehistoricdesign movements.Ihaveamaximalist sensibilitywhichlendsitselfto howIshowcaseartinasalon-style setting,howIcreateatablescapeor design.Intermsofspecifcpieces thatreallymakethespacewhatitis, ourabove-groundconversationpit, whichIpurchasedfrom1stDibsand reupholstered,istheanchorofthe space.Iwantpeopletogatherherefor hours,eating,drinking,andtalking.
Q:IT’SRARETOFINDASPACE THATENCOURAGESLINGERING–ESPECIALLYINAFAST-PACEDCITY LIKENEWYORK.FORSOMEONE ATTENDINGTHEIRFIRSTEVENTAT SALON21,WHATELSECANTHEY EXPECT?
A:Wehaveanincrediblecommunity thatattendsourexhibitionsandevents andwhichincludespeopleofallages, occupations,backgroundsandmore! It’sreallyspecialtobeabletomeet somanydifferentpeoplewhoall haveasharedloveofthearts.Allof oureventsarelistedonourwebsite, andwehavesomeexcitingpanels, coworkingevents,andworkshops comingthisfall.Everythingwehost feelsinformalyetsophisticated,with alloureventsbeingthoughtfully curatedwhileremaininginviting.I aminterestedintheambiguityand multidisciplinaryideaofthespace, whilemaintainingaveryclearconcept andchampioningamissionofbringing peopletogetheraroundthearts.Salon 21isaspaceforartists,collectors,and peopletangentiallyconnectedtoand interestedinart(ornotatallinthat world)tocometogetherandbring newperspectivesintothesalon.
A:WHATHAVEBEENSOMEOFYOURMOST PRIZEDEXPERIENCESFROMHOSTINGEVENTS ATSALON21?
Q:Meetingpeopleismyfavoritepartofhosting ourevents.OurSalon21gatheringsprovidea wonderfulopportunitytoconnectwithadiverse arrayofremarkableNewYorkersacrossvarious industries.Attheopeningofourcurrentexhibition, “ThisContainsMagic”byBriannaLance,we hadartistswhohadpreviouslyexhibitedwithus comeouttoshowtheirsupport.It’sthissense ofcommunitywe’refostering—onefoundedon mutualadmiration,sharedinspiration,andgenuine collaboration—thattrulyexcitesme.
Q:THINKINGABOUTTHEGROWTH OFYOURCOMMUNITYAND PROGRAMMING,HOWHASTHE SPACEANDCONCEPTEVOLVED SINCEITSINCEPTION,ANDHOW DOYOUSEEITGROWINGINTHE FUTURE?ARETHEREPLANSTO EXPANDBEYONDYOURSOHO LOCATION?
Q:Lookingbackatthehistory,(which isimportanttomeassomeonewho isdeeplypassionateabouthistory anddesign),theSoHoarea,priorto gentrifcationinthelate20thcentury, washometomanyartistlofts.Once industrialspaces,theseloftswere transformedfromfactoryfloorsinto largestudioswithlivingquarters.The historyofartistslivingandworkingin theareawasfurtherunderscoredby pioneeringcontemporaryartdealer, LeoCastelli,openingtwolocationsin SoHo,oneofwhichwasonGreene Streetuntil1988.Wewanttobringart -notthesuperInstagram-centric“pop art”galleriesyouseeintheareanow -backtoSoHo.Andnotjustart,but dynamicconversation.Whereverwego next,thisethoswillremainthebedrock ofSalon21.I’veseenthismomentum growsinceouropeninginSeptember 2023andIthinkthisextendsbeyond physicalspace.
Q:WHAT’SNEXTFORSALON21?ARE THEREANYEXHIBITIONSOREVENTS YOU’REPARTICULARLYLOOKING FORWARDTO?
A:Salon21’sfallexhibitionscelebrate fourfemaleartistswhoexplorehow femininityandwomanhoodinteractin asociety,andhowwomenareoften lefttofantasizeaboutwhatautonomy andpowerwouldlooklikeinanonpatriarchalworld.
ArtistsBriannaLance,DanielleKosann, MorganeRicherLaFlèche,andJanie Kornincorporatesymbolismintheir respectivemediathathintatthe femalepsyche.Byweavingtogether personalandcollectiveexperiences, theseexhibitionsofferacompelling reflectionontheongoingstruggle forgenderequalityandthequestfor self-determination.Eachpieceinvites viewerstonotonlyquestiontraditional notionsoffemininitybutalsoto envisionaworldwherewomen’svoices andperspectivesarefullyrealizedand valued.
Wealsolaunchedaseriesofevents called“coworkingandcrafts,”which allowsgueststoco-workinourspace duringthedayandthenunwindafterhourswithaglassofwineandart activity.Makeheadwayonyourto-do list,meetothers,andunwindinthe comfortofthesalon.
Q:FORTHOSEOUTSIDEOFTHENEW YORKAREA,WE’DLOVETOSHARE SOMEOFYOURARTANDDESIGN EXPERTISETOHELPGUIDEREADERS LOOKINGTOCURATEUNIQUE SPACESWITHINTHEIROWNHOMES ORSTARTBUILDINGTHEIROWNART COLLECTIONS.
GIVENYOUREXPERIENCEIN CURATINGARTANDDESIGN EXHIBITIONS,WHATARESOME KEYFACTORSTOCONSIDER WHENBUILDINGAPERSONAL COLLECTION?
A:Whenbuildingapersonalcollection, thereareseveralimportantfactorsto consider:
InvestinQuality:Aimtoinvestinpieces thatareofhighqualityandhavethe potentialtoappreciateinvalueover time.Thegoalistobuildacollection thatnotonlybringsyoujoybutcan alsostandthetestoftime,potentially outlastingyou.Thekeytoagreathome iscollectingovertimeratherthan buyingallatonceandoverlyembracing trends.
BuyWhatYouLove:It’scrucialtofocus onacquiringartanddesignelements thatgenuinelyresonatewithyou.Your collectionshouldreflectyourpersonal tasteandpreferences,notsimply followtrendsortherecommendations ofothers.Theemotionalconnection youhavewitheachpiecewillmake yourcollectionmoremeaningfuland satisfying.
Q:WHATDOYOULOOKFORIN ARTANDDESIGN–DOYOUTHINK ABOUTTIMELESSNESSORWHETHER SOMETHINGWILLFITCOHESIVELY INTOANOVERALLAESTHETIC?
A:Whileit’sbenefcialforacollection tohavesomelevelofcohesion,it shouldn’tbeoverlyrigid.Cohesion,in myview,isaboutthepiecesreflecting youruniquestyleandtaste.Ifyou loveapiece,itwillnaturallyftinto yourcollection,creatingaspace thatfeelsauthenticallyyours.Don’t worrytoomuchaboutachievinga perfectlybalancedlook;instead,focus oncreatingacollectionthatfeels personallyfulfllingandtellsyourstory. Then,you’llhaveahomethatisnot onlyvisuallyappealingbutalsodeeply personalandenduring.
Q:WHENDESIGNINGASPACEORA HOME,HOWDOYOURECOMMEND SOMEONEBALANCEPERSONAL TASTEWITHTHEPOTENTIAL INVESTMENTVALUEOFANART PIECE?
A:Buyingartshouldbeadeeply personalexperience,acquiringapiece thatbringsyoujoyeverytimeyousee it—whetherthatisalargeoilpainting oracharmingposterfromamuseum giftshop.Yourwallsshouldshowcase piecesyouwanttoadmiredaily,items thatcontinuallybringyouhappiness andthatyoufndnewreasonsto cherish.It’saboutsurroundingyourself withartthatresonateswithyou personally,ratherthansimplyinvesting inwhatadesigneroradvisormight suggest.
Q:WHATARESOMEEMERGING ARTISTSORTRENDSTOWATCHOUT FORINTHEARTWORLD,ANDDO YOUHAVEANYADVICEFORHOW TOINCORPORATETHEMINTOONE’S SPACE?
A:Recently,I’venoticedagrowing trendinartworkfeaturinginterior scenesandtablescapes.Collectors aredrawntothesesubjectsbecause theyblendeffortlesslyintotheirhomes andresonatewithfamiliarthemes. AmongtheemergingartistsI’m excitedtoincludeinmycollectionare DanielleKosann,whohasanupcoming exhibitionatSalon21thisfall,Andie Dinkin,andMarcArmitanoDomingo, alsoexhibitingatSalon21.
Q:WITHDEGREESFROMCOLUMBIA ANDSOTHEBY’SINSTITUTEOF ART,DOYOUHAVEANYFAVORITE BOOKSORRESOURCESTHAT YOU’DRECOMMENDFORSOMEONE LOOKINGTOLEARNMOREABOUT ARTANDDESIGN?
A:Irecommendtakingahistorical approachfrstandlearningabout theoriginsofcollecting.Oneofmy favoriteprofessorsinschooltaught aclassonCollectingandwestudied infamouscollectionsandcollectors likeJ.P.MorganandHenryClayFrick andtheirartadvisors,suchasJoseph Duveen.Learningabouthowtrendsin theartmarkethavechangedthrough the20thand21stcenturyisfascinating andinformativeasanewcollector. Iwouldalsojusthighlyrecommend gettinginspiredbyyoursurroundings, especiallyifyouliveinacultural capitallikeNewYork.Gotomuseums, galleries,andthelike.Anddon’tbe afraidtoaskquestions!
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