D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A
David Patrick Columbia
NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY THE LAST DAYS of summer—
the back-to-school time—it was very warm in New York. And humid. The weatherman predicted big humidity and, unfortunately, this time he got it right. Anyone who could get out of town did. Although, the weather often followed devoutly. Out Hamptons-way,
the heat of the social scene was increasing along with the breezes that Mother Nature was providing on those last days. Summer’s Swan Song. Most Hamptonites were sated and quenched. Gallons of Southsides and rosé poured, lobsters cracked, and peonies
posed. Camera-ready and getting a little sleepy from all those parties and events and galas and kick-offs. Then along comes George Farias. George, who lives in Manhattan, had spent his last 15 summers in Beverly Hills, decided to stay closer to home this year. A friend found him
the “perfect house” to rent on Lily Pond Lane in East Hampton. Then, at the very end of the season, he gave a large dinner party on the beautiful property. He’s famous for his end-ofseason parties out in Beverly Hills. They all came running. Even Nancy Reagan made one
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