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THE TREASURES OF ASPEN

With the start of winter comes Aerin Lauder’s

new book on the ins and outs of Aspen. Published by Assouline, the new volume provides the longime resident’s personal take on the town’s storied history—and its many charms.

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A COVETED COURTSY

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Quest delves into its archives for a story by Pamela

Lazor on the debutantes who continue to define “coming out in style.”

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A ROYAL SHOPPING TREAT FOR PALM BEACH

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shopping needs, The Royal Poinciana Plaza announces the opening of several new high-end retailers on the heels of its restoration. by daniel Cappello

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WINTER WONDERLANDS

It’s time to hit the slopes, so Quest opens its archive

for a look back on scenes from Jenny de Gex’s The Art of Skiing (Rizzoli).

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SEASON’S GREETINGS

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on some favorite holiday cards received in recent years.

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REAL ESTATE

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A chat with Susan Gutfreund about dinner parties and more. by david paTriCk Columbia Our guide to the best luncheons, dinners, and balls this merry holiday season.

The growing urge to “purge the perv” is gaining momentum every day. by Taki TheodoraCopulos Looking back on what it was like photographing the last 12 U.S. presidents.

The Dewberry is the place to stay for Charleston locals and visitors alike. by daniel Cappello Interior designer Thom Filicia walks us through a recent Miami project. by brooke kelly

The Kips Bay Decorator Show House hits the road and stages its first-ever Palm Beach iteration.

The work of American master Reeve Schley is on view at Geary Contemporary. by kaTe Gubelmann Remembering Christmases past—and sharing a famous family recipe. by alex hiTz

Gigi Hadid teams up with Stuart Weitzman for an “eye-catching” mule. by elizabeTh meiGher Handsome Properties is a firm with fundamentals that echo its listings.

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From the tartan to the high-tech, it’s time to get your holiday shopping started. by daniel Cappello The month culminated in a trip to New Haven for Harvard–Yale.

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With the passing of icon Liz Smith, one of her friends looks back at all the laughs. by Jim miTChell

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From top left: It wouldn’t be Christmas without the tree and skating at Rockefeller Center; Alex Hitz serves up a family Christmas recipe in this issue; we bid a fond adieu to our very own Liz Smith, pictured here with George Clooney in 2008; our cover subject Aerin Lauder’s book Aspen Style, from Assouline.

ON THE COVER: Aerin Lauder pictured in Aspen, Colorado, from her new book, Aspen Style, published by Assouline.

Photograph © Aerin Lauder. For our review and look inside the recently published volume, see Brooke Kelly's feature "The Treasures of Aspen" (p. 104).

A M E R I C A N WA N D E R LU S T; I A I N B A G W E LL ( H I T Z ) ; J I M I C E LE S TE / PAT R I C K M C M U LL A N ( S M I T H ) ; A S S O U L I N E

IT’S THE MOST wonderful time of the year—and so the Andy Williams Christmas song confirms it. This month is all about remembrances of times past; we all have triggers that call to mind happy holiday memories. For me, nothing beats the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. As a kid, it was a ritual to come see it with my parents, and the sight of that plaza all ablaze—along with the sublime smell of chestnuts roasting on an open city street cart—always got my heart racing. Later, in my teen years, when I gave up street chestnuts and developed a taste for artichauts à la vinaigrette, I could count on Santa to leave a stocking stuffed with an envelope for lunch at La Côte Basque.

It was fine French dining to the hilt—and, only five blocks from Rock Center, folded in neatly as part of my yearly pilgrimage.

Alex Hitz, a renowned chef and consummate host, knows a thing or two about food’s conjuring powers. For Alex, Christmas is wrapped up in memories of his family’s famous Charlotte Russe. In this issue, Alex shares that recipe for the very first time with us. You’ll also read about the power of a place to stir those same emotions—this time, for Aerin Lauder, in Aspen.

I love this issue because I get to compile our annual gift guide, an assortment that runs the gamut from the affordable to the more aspirational (hey, somebody deserves a Jaguar convertible under the tree). But in thinking about gifts, I’m inspired less by things and more by memories—and those have no price tag.

It’s the rituals we come to cherish, the laughter we enjoy with friends, the meals we share with family. Those are true gifts, and no one showered her friends with gifts quite like Liz Smith, our gutsy gossip girl who enriched the journalistic tenor of these pages over the years. We know we’ll remember Liz as fondly as Jim Mitchell does in closing out the pages of this issue.

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I had lunch one weekday at Michael’s with Susan Gutfreund. Susan and I have known each other for a long time, though, like a lot of relationships in the Big Town, we mainly see each other at events or parties or

usually not at all.

That led our conversation to the subject of dinner parties, the art of which Susan is well versed in also. There was a time, going back to the late 1980s (and further), when there existed a number of New York women who frequently

hosted dinners that were the ultimate currency of the social set. Guest lists were often select (exclusive you might say), often formal, frequently in honor of some local poobah or international starship passing through.

You’d read about them in the columns (not always,

of course—some were too exclusive for us hoi polloi to even hear about). The dinner party was—and still is, technically—a source of power in any society. Among the very rich who inhabit these canyons of Manhattan, they can be seriously decisive (or at least a good story).

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Those were the days, postSocial Register, when Brooke Astor’s reign provided the standard requisites. W, the John Fairchild creation, referred to these inhabitants of the stellar set as “Nouvelle Society,” and it provided the fodder social reporters, not to mention the rumors that filled the gossip columns.

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dinner in restaurants.

Susan pointed out that the charity galas, the philanthropic events, had taken over and there were/ are so many of these events on a daily basis that people were “too tired” to present, organize, bring together a dinner party.

As an example, she recounted her own calendar for one day early last month.

It was November 2nd, a Thursday.

She started that day with an 8 a.m. breakfast for the U.S. Olympic Team at 15 Central Park West. At 9:45 a.m. she was over at the David Geffen Theater at

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Lincoln Center for the dress rehearsal of the New York Philharmonic’s Gershwin concert that would take place that evening. At 11:30 a.m., concert over, she rushed down to the Paley Center for Media on West 52nd Street for a luncheon where they were honoring Alec Baldwin.

At 2:30 p.m., back at her apartment, Susan hosted a trunk show for Safiyaa—a line of “elegantly chic” eveningwear by German designer Daniela Karnuts.

One hour later, at 3:30 p.m., Susan had a meeting with an interior design client at the apartment she was doing

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for them. After the meeting she got a phone call from her son reporting that her grandchild had fallen and needed stitches. She phoned her plastic surgeon and was soon in his office visiting her grandchild at ReGen Medical on 460 Park. Then at 5:30 p.m., she was over at Nirav Modi viewing the jewelry collection at their shop on 727 Madison.

And then at 6:00 p.m. she was back at her apartment making a quick change to go downtown for the First Inspire Gala—“Inspiring Young Minds to Stem” and honoring President Obama at Cipriani Downtown.

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A Whew.

That, Susan explained, is a good example of why there are not a lot of dinner parties anymore.

“Women’s schedules are like this all the time; they are too tired to get a dinner party organized,” she said, speaking for herself of course.

This year’s fall calendar has been chock-a-block with a greater number of events, sometimes two, three, even four in one night. It’s physically impossible to cover them all personally, and it can be difficult deciding which to give priority to because so many are important or just plain interesting.

In the “interesting” department, there was a “celebration” hosted by Cindy Adams, Deborah Norville, and Blaine Trump at Maxwell’s Chophouse on 1184 Broadway at 28th Street for Joan Rivers Confidential (“the unseen scrapbooks, joke cards, personal files and photos of a very funny woman who kept everything”).

The book is the work of Scott Currie, who has collaborated with Joan’s daughter, Melissa Rivers.

It’s a coffee table book (published beautifully by Abrams). It’s the memoir that Joan might have written (she’d written one before)

if she had lived a few more years—a life in Show Business, full of change, obstacles, challenges, and even majestic incidents.

If you were a fan of Joan’s, you would have loved her just knowing her. Offstage, off-camera, she was quieter, obviously, and more composed; a very intelligent, sensitive woman who was kind and empathetic, and full of common sense as well as that self-effacing humor that speaks to all of us.

Scott Currie first met her in 1990 when, as a kid out of college, he was hired as an “associate producer” of her morning show. He’d already been a fan, and after working

with her on the show for a few months, she liked his work and liked his company.

She’d often ask him to escort her to an event—an opening or a cocktail party. Or even just to have dinner.

In time he spent every Thanksgiving, Christmas, and birthday at Joan’s.

She was also an excellent, sensitive hostess, and gave dinners that were full of conversation about the world we live in, as well as an occasional passing remark by the lady with the quick wit. Off-stage, offcamera, there was none of that brashness that she used so handily in her delivery.

Nor was there that self-

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After Joan died and her apartment on East 62nd Street was put on the market, Scott was cleaning it out, organizing the move of her possessions, when one day he came upon two scrapbooks. As well as he knew her, he didn’t know she had kept a scrapbook (which is a not unusual habit with performers—keeping a record of their business/ career). Because Joan was exacting in keeping all of her personal records, and very organized, instinctively Scott knew there must be more.

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many more—in storage in New Jersey, as well as in Los Angeles. Going through some of them, he realized they’d make a wonderful book. Melissa agreed, and so it began.

It’s a very effective memoir for a woman so famous that people can conjure up her voice (and her delivery) in their head.

It’s her personal experience of making a career. Among the material Scott organized is her vast collection of oneliners, all filed under specific subjects such as: Marriage, Pregnancy, New York, even Elizabeth Taylor.

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around the time she had gained a lot of weight.

Sample: “Liz isn’t fat? Who else do you know who carries a toaster around in her purse?”

Or: “Liz isn’t fat? They ask her ‘What would you like on your salad?’ and she screams ‘A meatloaf.’”

And then there’s the Johnny Carson story. A hard one, and a sad one for both parties. This is a very real memoir in that you come away with a sense of a personality but also how she lived that life.

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Foundation (ADDF) held its 8th Annual Fall Symposium & Luncheon at the Pierre.

“Hope Is On the Horizon” was the theme. Founded in 1998 by Ronald Lauder and Leonard Lauder (Leonard credits his brother for its founding), the brothers, who are separately major philanthropists in New York, fund the administration of the foundation personally so that every dime raised goes directly to the research.

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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A talented television reporter/ personality, opened the lunch hour once we were all seated with these words: “Hope is what we are here to talk about. Hope for the 47 million people across the globe with Alzheimer’s.”

Paula’s mother is one of them. She introduced ADDF co-founder and co-chairman Ronald Lauder.

Mr. Lauder shared that promising new drugs for Alzheimer’s have reached clinical trials and are now being tested with patients who need them, thanks to the ADDF and its donors.

He added, “It takes millions of dollars to do this work.

And we are going to do

more. To win a race, you don’t slow down when you see the finish line. You push harder.”

Leonard A. Lauder joined his brother, along with Alice Shure and Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, to present the Charles Evans Award to Sharon Sager, managing director and private wealth advisor at UBS, for her support of Alzheimer’s research. Ms. Sager spoke frankly about her own family’s experience with Alzheimer’s. She also described the effect it is having on the financial industry, as more people plan for a potential diagnosis. But, she added,

“I am optimistic that, one day soon, families and their advisors won’t have to plan for an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.”

The Symposium before the luncheon was led by the ADDF’s executive director, Dr. Howard Fillit, and featured Leen Kawas from M3 Biotechnology, Jerri Rook of Vanderbilt University, and Mark Gurney of Tetra Discovery Partners—all having received critical funding from the ADDF for their drug research.

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Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering hosted its 2nd Annual Opening Night of TEFAF New York Fall at the Park Avenue Armory. It was a fund-raising benefit for The Society’s members and New York’s most notable collectors, philanthropists, and leaders in fashion and design.

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On a Monday evening was the annual Library Lions black-tie dinner at the New York Public Library. The event was held in the Stephen Schwarzman Building with cocktails beginning at 7 p.m. in the Edna Barnes Salomon Room followed by dinner in the Deborah, Jonathan F. P. Samuel Priest, and Adam Rose Main Reading Room.

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blessed monument, built from 1897 through 1911, and designed by Carrère & Hastings, considered one of the great Beaux-Arts architects in New York at the turn of the century from 19th to 20th. Vermont marble and brick all the way through. The two stone lions (Tennessee marble) guarding the entrance, sculpted by Edward Clark Potter, were originally called “Leo Astor” and “Leo Lenox,” referring to the two 19th century landowners who were major benefactors in establishing the New York Public Library. They are now called “Patience” and “Fortitude,”

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Imagine, a politician who acknowledged his constituency for their patience and forbearance.

As people were finally taking their seats, Norm Lewis appeared on small stage, accompanied by a pianist, and sang a Rodgers & Hammerstein love song.

Lewis, as you may know, has a beautiful baritone.

The guests talked non-stop to each other throughout his performance.

He nevertheless carried through like a trouper and was excellent.

The 2017 Lions were: Tom Brokaw, Michael Chabon, Carla Hayden, Colson Whitehead and Robert Wilson. Once everyone was honored, they stood for their official photograph, and dinner was served.

I was a guest of Billy and Kathy Rayner. Among the guests at the table were Tom and Sheila Wolfe. Kathy acquired Tom Wolfe’s papers and donated them to the Library a few years ago. I was lucky to be seated between two interesting women, Lisa Vreeland and Sheila Wolfe. Lisa has finished her new documentary on Cecil Beaton and it will be screened here in New York

for the first time on Sunday.

Her next project will be on Truman Capote.

This was a dinner of conversations and all of the long tables were rife with talk—always a great pleasure.

After dinner, coffee and desserts were served in the Main Gallery entrance hall on the first floor. I skipped dessert to get back here and get these words down. And that was it. A wonderful night in New York On a Tuesday midday at the Metropolitan Club, the Horticultural Society of New York hosted its 24th Annual Fall Luncheon.

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With author and journalist Veronica Chambers as emcee, the Hort presented the Barbara A. Margolis Award to chefs Seamus Mullen, Bill Telepan, and JJ Johnson. The event raised $200,000 for the Hort’s horticultural therapy program on Rikers Island; public plaza horticultural

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care and workforce programs; and for public education programs taught in public schools and at the newly opened greenhouse and nutrition center at the Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park in Harlem.

Another full-up day on the calendar—a Monday— started with a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Rockefeller University, sponsored by their Women & Science group, at the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Hall on the campus.

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“Sex and Gender; Critical Components in the Quest for Precision Medicine,” and the speaker was Paula A. Johnson, M.D., who is also the president of Wellesley College. It was over at 9 a.m.

Then at lunchtime over at the Metropolitan Club, Audubon New York hosted its 2017 Keesee Award luncheon.

Dr. Stephen Kress, director of the Seabird Restoration Program and vice president for Bird Conservation at the National Audubon Society, presented the awards.

The Thomas W. Keesee Jr. Conservation Award was presented to Sheila Brady,

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Fellow of the American Society of Lanscape Architects, and to Susan and Coleman Burke. The Audubon New York Award for Environmental Writing was presented to author Terry Tempest Williams.

There was a “Special Recognition” for Patricia H. Keesee as a true pioneer in the field of conservation and land preservation.

While at the very same hour over at the Plaza, the Hope For Depression Research Foundation, founded

by Audrey Gruss, hosted its 11th Annual Hope Luncheon Seminar, “The Genetics of Depression; What is

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Known and What is Next.”

Chuck Scarborough was emcee, and Eric Nestler M.D., chairman of the Department of Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was the medical speaker. The Hope Award for Depression Advocacy was presented to actress Ashley Judd.

All of the above events define what really makes Society today in New York— an activist philanthropy with community. This is not new but it continues to grow and demonstrates what is basic to all of us at this time in our history and civilization. And that is, ultimately: Survival.

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On a Tuesday night, the New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty of Children (NYSPCC) hosted a wine tasting and dinner at the Metropolitan Club, which brought out a big crowd of supporters including Hilary Geary Ross, Princess Marina of Greece, Dayssi Olarte

de Kanavos, Jamie and Cynthia Kempner, Amanda and Neil Friedman, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Elbridge and Kitty Gerry, Tatiana and Thorne Perkin, Frederick Anderson, Olivia Flatto, Jean Shafiroff, Jennifer Creel—to name just a few.

The menu was curated

by Chef Michael Ferraro, executive chef/partner of Delicatessen and MacBar. During the dinner, Deborah Norville, an NYSPCC Children’s Council Member, had a fascinating conversation with Nina and Tim Zagat, co-founders and co-chairs of Zagat, which

is a New York synonym for dining.

The NYSPCC was founded in 1875 by New York lawyer and businessman Elbridge Gerry. Mr. Gerry at the time lived in a mansion on the corner of 60th and Fifth where the Pierre stands today, and across the street from the Metropolitan Club.

The past two events of the NYSPCC coincidentally have been held in those two locations. I sometimes wonder if Mr. Gerry’s spirit is still in our midst.

The night’s proceeds support the NYSPCC’s Trauma Recovery Program ( n y s p c c . o r g / o u r- w o r k / trauma-recovery-program),

which offers a specialized therapeutic program for children ages 5 through 18 who have experienced physical or sexual abuse, neglect, traumatic bereavement, or who have witnessed family violence.

Not just in town, but up in Greenwich, the Breast Cancer Alliance had their 22nd annual luncheon and fashion show (Oscar de la Renta) at the Hyatt Regency.

More than 1,000 attended.

Richards of Greenwich, longtime sponsor of the luncheon, produced the Oscar show with the new collection.

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Community, again, moving things forward.

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On a Wednesday evening, the Carter Burden Network celebrated the 46th anniversary of the Carter Burden Network (CBN), founded by the late Carter Burden when he was councilman for the Silk Stocking District, as it was called in the early 1970s.

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Fredric March and Florence Eldridge and later owned by Brad and Jennifer), Carter came east for prep school (Portsmouth Priory) and later Harvard, and became a New Yorker. In 1969, after the assassination of Robert Kennedy, Carter, who had been a close associate, decided to run for office.

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We were an assiduous group of campaigners. It was the era of the War in Vietnam and there was a great sense of urgency among the younger adults to get involved in the political process in some way. Carter, despite his blue-blood background, was ambitious to learn and serve, and inspired us, partly because he was young like most of us (mid-to-late 20s).

He won the election handily

and soon became involved in the affairs of the city.

He soon learned a lot about the needs of all of those people whose doors we knocked on. Many were older, often retired, often widowed or single and often living alone. Because of their circumstances, they often had no one to turn to when they had problems to solve, like legal matters, matters of health or financial needs.

In 1971, the young activist city councilman opened the Carter Burden Center for the Aging in a storefront in the East 80s. Forty-six years later, there are now four centers in the area

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His wife, Susan, became involved in the organization early on, and it’s been under her support that it has grown into an important community institution.

They honored Jeffrey Webber, who is the chairman of the board of the CBN (my dinner partner Duane Hampton has been on the board since the beginning).

Mr. Webber, who is a hedge fund director, has been giving his time and attention to the center for the past 20 years. He’s one of those men who you can tell by his words and observations is still a totally enthusiastic volunteer, bringing his talents to enrich and enhance the organization.

After the presentation of the award and the honoree’s speech, the Center Chorale (another activity of the center) of men and women sang Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Climb Every Mountain,” followed by a standing ovation and a brief fund-raising moment where they raised a little

more than $200,000, making a total of $1 million for their projects and programs, and their lunches and food deliveries.

It’s an amazing story of how one man’s sensitivity to needs of neighbors can affect and enhance thousands of lives for 46 years and counting.

Liz Smith.

Sunday afternoon, November 12th, about 4:30 p.m., my friend Colette Harron called to tell me Liz had died only moments before. We were expecting this, though it still seemed a shock. This was a woman who had lived all but two or three of her almost ninety-five years going full

blast in life. And enjoying just about all of it with total commitment.

I knew her long before I met her. I was an avid reader of her column when it first appeared in the Daily News and later in the New York Post. In those early days of the column, the early 1970s, I was doing business in the garment district one weekday when I spotted her on the corner of 39th Street and Seventh Avenue.

It was about this time of year. I could see from her presence that she was a friendly woman and so I went up to her, which is not my habit, celebrities or otherwise, and interrupted

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her and her friend (who turned out to be one of the great Broadway stage managers, Ruth Mitchell), just to tell her how much I loved her column.

“Well, you made my day!

Thank you!” she exclaimed in a way that I had to believe she meant it. Years later, knowing her, I often saw that side of her: she meant it.

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other in that social way that occurs in New York where you find yourself at the same event or party or dinner or lunch and you get to talking. She let me know that she read me and was very encouraging. At one point she took it upon herself (without asking or telling me) to go to the three major newspapers, Times, Post, and Daily News, and suggest they hire me to write a social column.

All three—Murdoch, Sulz, and Zuckerman—were not interested. (That didn’t surprise me, incidentally.)

What struck me about all of it was her extending

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herself and her influence on my behalf. A great gift even if it didn’t materialize.

Ironically it was after they dropped her column in Mr. Murdoch’s Post that I had the opportunity to offer her a column on the NYSD. The Huff Post had been carrying it but it was buried there. I knew we could give it a more alluring home with Jeff Hirsch’s exquisite yet dishy art direction, along with a very broad national and international audience.

I was highly flattered by her interest and generosity.

And there was that rare thrill one can have in life when you meet someone you

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admire, look up to, or even idolize, and they become your friend. She always reminded me of my eldest sister Helen, who died just a year ago this same month at age 89. Liz was a big sister in life; it’s an attitude that some generous souls are born with, and which quietly touches man.

There’s much that can be said and written about her long and eventful life. She had many friends who knew her well. She was a kind of bon vivant in her approach to her work and the worlds she covered. She was also a reader, quite literary, and loved theatre, films, and

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Winchell, Kilgallen, Hedda Hopper, Louella Parsons, Ed Sullivan, Cholly Knickerbocker (whose column she ghosted for years under Igor (Ghighi) Cassini. These were stars in the American media. Thirty million Americans read Winchell every day! It was they who drew her to the Big Town.

A girl from small-town Texas, one of those readers, a college grad, she came by

bus with her suitcase and a heart full of dreams. She lived the consummate New York single professional life from 1949 (she was 26) right up to age 90. These last two or three years presented her with difficulties she’d never faced before. All physical, and taxing.

She bore it all matterof-fact-ly for those who saw her. Her close friends Cynthia McFadden and Elizabeth Peabody looked after her care in those last days. Probably no amount of discomfort or pain troubled her as much as missing the world out there that was always host to her.

She loved people. She loved

her friends. She laughed a lot—big, bursting guffaws when she heard something deeply ironic and hilarious.

Life had been good to her and she gave it back in spades. She made a lot of money in her career—at one point more than a million a year—and paid more than a few rents for friends who were having problems making it. She started Literacy Partners with Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd to raise money to help adults learn to read—a huge problem in America today.

(Parker also died right after Liz on the following Tuesday).

Up until a couple of

years ago, she was the down-home witty hostess of the Living Landmarks evening of the New York Landmarks Conservancy where her acolyte, this writer, was honored only two weeks before. She was a great emcee, fulla beans Texas-style with that Noo Yawk touch to give it sophistication. She’d sometimes sing a song with Peter Duchin accompanying her. The whole point was for everyone to have a good time. Quite a serious lady herself, she had a natural talent for having a good time, and one way or another she shared it with many of us. u

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A: The best first step that you can take is to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to help you decide what type of cosmetic injection is right for you.

Cosmetic injections and fillers should help to get rid of wrinkles and deep folds. When these injections are done by an expert, the patient’s face should look refreshed; shape and emotion should be brightened and natural – not a “frozen face.”

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I believe that knowing how often and exactly how much volume should be strategically placed in the different parts of the face in combination with a deep understanding of facial anatomy are key factors in this expertise.

Proper evaluation of the strength and size of the facial muscles in relation to the depth and visibility of the wrinkle are also careful points to consider. This customized approach allows for amazing outcomes and happy patients.

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On December 29, the 63rd International Debutante Ball will take place. Young women of distinction from the United States and abroad will make their bow to society at the dinner dance. Each debutante will be accompanied by her own escort in white tie and tails, along with a military cade who will carry the flag of the country or state she represents. For more information, visit internationaldebutanteball.com.

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The New York City Master Chorale will present “Grant Us Peace” at the first concert of their 2017-2018 Season of Light. The diversity and message of these works represent the desire for conflict resolution, while showing off the phenomenal musicianship of New York City Master Chorale. The singers are excited to be visiting beloved favorites like Bach’s “Dona Nobis Pacem.”

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The Metropolitan Opera Guild will host its 83rd annual Guild Luncheon and honor superstar soprano Renée Fleming. The noontime celebration will take place at Cipriani 42nd Street. For more information, visit metguild.org.

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The Episcopal Charities Annual Tribute Dinner, which celebrates a commitment to caring, will take place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. For more information, call 212.316.7575.

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The Brooklyn Art Song Society will begin the new year with the third chapter in its ambitious festival La France: La Belle Époque. The concert will feature the organization’s beloved composers at their most elegant, as well as some of today’s best young singers. For more information, visit brooklynartsociety.org.

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South Florida PBS, Florida’s largest public media company, will hold its Stars of Education dinner at Club Colette. The company improves lives and strengthens the area’s diverse communities through on-air content and experimental learning. For more information, visit southfloridapbs.org.

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The New York Botanical Garden will host the 19th Winter Wonderland Ball in the Haupt Conservatory. The party, New York’s most fashionable evening of the holiday season, will benefit the Garden’s world-renowned Children’s Education Programs. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit nybg.org.

On December 15, the New York Botanical Garden will host the 19th Winter Wonderland Ball in the Haupt Conservatory and under a festive tent. For more information, visit nybg.org.

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The New York Theatre Ballet will present its Once Upon a Ballet series in the Florence Gould Hall. Based on beloved children’s stories, the series will include three of the company’s most popular ballets. For more information, visit nytb.org.

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The Palm Beach Police Foundation will hold its 12th Annual Policemen’s Ball to honor the Palm Beach Police Department at Mar-a-lago at 7 p.m. The evening will include cocktails, a live auction, and the Annual Palm Tree Award and Officer of the Year presentations. For more information, visit palmbeachpolicefoundation.org.

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make their bow to society at the dinner dance. Each debutante will be accompanied by her own escort in white tie and tails, along with a military cade who will carry the flag of the country or state she represents. For more information, visit internationaldebutanteball.com.

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ARTEK, New York City’s premier early music ensemble, will be the seasonal highlight of 2017. The performance will take place in the marvelous acoustics of Old Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in downtown Manhattan. For more information, visit artekearlymusic.org.

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The Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust will host its annual Real Estate and Allied Trades Luncheon at Silverstein Properties in the World Trade Center.

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The Bone Marrow Foundation will host its 61st Annual Gold and Silver Ball at 583 Park Avenue at 8 p.m. to benefit financial assistance and support systems for bone marrow patients. For more information, call 212.223.0515.

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The 63rd International Debutante Ball will take place and young women of distinction from the United States and abroad will

On December 15, the New York Theatre Ballet will present its Once Upon a Ballet series in the Florence Gould Hall.

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PURGE THE PERVS Sexual assault accusations in Hollywood are at an all-time high. Many men like Harvey Weinstein supposedly abused their power and are now finding themselves at the center of the allegations.

THERE WAS THE me-too-ism, then the witch-hunt, followed by the crusade.

While it was going on, we lost the distinction between actual sexual assault and mere poor taste. It got so bad that even a 93-year-old gentleman who has never knowingly insulted anyone in his life, George H. W. Bush, was accused of pawing some outraged woman looking for her 15 minutes of fame. In the extremity of reaction to the Weinstein case, men are so frightened that they will never dare venture an off-color joke, or ever make a pass, God forbid. At times I worry about the survival of our species. Not to worry: the Africans and Muslims will take care of 66 QUEST

it. Over where they come from, a bump protruding from a woman’s head means the lady is no virgin.

The irony is that this new schism that is opening up between men and women will not benefit the latter, as far as employment is concerned. Why hire someone that might attract you to compliment, invite for a drink, even make a pass at, when it might cost you your job or your future? Better stick to one’s own kind. When women are incessantly told to be vigilant of predatory men and men are becoming more nervous around women, the result is not a good one—which those hatchet-faced hard-

core feminists might like, but the rest of us normal people do not.

The urge to purge the perv is now full on, and it will go on. And with it a lot of totally innocents will go down with the guilty. When the sexual revolution began in the ’60s, it was a seedbed of excess and moral breakdown. It intellectually debased schools and colleges, and degraded the media and popular culture.

All one has to do is look at the New York Times and what appears in that gray old bag, and see the moral breakdown for themselves. The radicals without notice won the fight for control of the culture.

When I was in my early 20s in New York,

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Left to right: Gentleman Jimmy Stewart poses with Grace Kelly in 1954 on the set of Rear Window, an Alfred Hitchcock film; Clark Gable in Gone with the Wind; a crowd marching during the feminist movement; Errol Flynn, the “greatest womanizer of all time,” with company aboard Zaca; a rally for women’s rights in 1977.

none of my friends intentionally manipulated or abused people, and holding a grudge was an ungentlemanly thing to do.

The focus was on being a good citizen of the community and one used one’s talents for a higher purpose. (Well, mine was to chase as many girls as possible, but I suppose it’s as good a purpose as any.)

Men had very good manners back then.

Peter Beard was a great ladies’ man but a gent first. Howard and Freddy Cushing, Lewis Lapham, the Mortimers—these were good-looking, tall men who admired and adored women but never made any of them feel anything but a lady. Frank Shields and his close buddy Ogden Phipps and I went hunting all the time, and I don’t mean game. Manners were much more important than money, and if one has manners there can never be a problem if a lady says no. Those were real men in the real sense of the word. Poor Harvey, he’s put the stronger sex back some five hundred years and then some.

Hollywood of course has always been in the forefront of sexual intimidation.

There was no bigger bully and sexual harasser than Jack Warner, born under a different name somewhere in central Europe. Back in the bad old days for aspiring actresses, he and his kind got away with it. But just look at people like Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Bill Holden, Clark Gable, David Niven, even Errol Flynn—the greatest womanizer of all time—none born with a silver spoon yet none ever close to being accused of harassing a lady. That’s because they were gents down to their toes. (Flynn was once

accused by two wannabees and the case went to court and it was proved that they both went voluntarily to his cabin on the Zaca and he no more raped them than I did Eleanor Roosevelt.) The trouble with Dustin Hoffman, Brett Ratner, and Harvey is that none of them have ever been accused of being gentlemen.

It’s as simple as that! One was taught early on that the fairer sex was also the weaker one, and one had to show respect to all women.

They were mothers, sisters, sweethearts, or wives, and had to be treated as such. Sexual harassment, of course, is a very serious problem and the concerns of feminists are not groundless. What bothers me is that the extremists in the feminist movement prefer to approach the issue in terms of the ideological feminist claim concerning the systematic persecution of women as gender in our western democracies. A recent op-ed piece in the “Fake Times” lamented that, “For many men, this is not a leveling of the playing field, but a plundering of what was rightly theirs.” This is simply not true, unless I’m living on another planet and during the 18th century.

The Times, of course, in its desperation to attack the Donald—who makes it increasingly hard to defend as the weeks roll by—will go to any lengths to use the Weinstein scandal into one and the same with the Trump presidency. For a once

good and reliable newspaper to stoop as it does is not only sad, it’s pathetic. The Times calls the Weinstein case “a threat to Trump supporters’ fantasy of masculinity.” I’m afraid the only threat is that soon the Times will be as credible as the National Enquirer.

Never mind. For us old-timers a little lighthearted suggestive banter with a lady will always be treasured—the playful frisson between the sexes ditto. The sudden reciprocal attraction will always put a spring in one’s step, and let the hatchet-faced ones scream all they want.

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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY I’M PROUD TO HAVE photographed the last 12 U.S. presidents as I believe I am the only person to have done so. The contact sheet shown here was created

by Gigi for our new book, Harry Benson: Persons of Interest.

Traveling with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on his U.S. tour in 1967, we stopped in Palm Springs, California, for a short visit at the home of former President Eisenhower.

President and Mrs. Kennedy visited Paris in 1961. At the Arc de Triomphe, JFK kept looking at me as I climbed up a slippery ledge to take this photograph.

President and Mrs. Johnson at the Statue of Liberty as LBJ had just signed an important immigration bill. I was happy to receive one of the signing pens.

While campaigning for re-election in 1972 in Laredo, Texas, President Nixon was greeted with cheers along the parade route.

President Ford became Nixon’s vice president in 1973. We flew in Air Force 2 from Boston to Washington, D.C., for Ford to take up his new position.

While President Carter was fishing near his boyhood home in Plains, Georgia, the Secret Service agents told us there had been a rattlesnake sunning itself nearby.

President Reagan was campaigning for the governorship of California when I photographed him with Mrs. Reagan at their Santa Barbara, California, ranch in 1966.

President George H.W. Bush swimming in 1978 with his favorite dog, C. Fred, at his home in Houston, Texas, shortly after he was tapped to be Reagan’s running mate.

My favorite photograph of President and Mrs. Clinton is this one taken in 1992 at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock, before they moved into the White House.

I told President George W. Bush that I had become an American citizen as I photographed him at the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Texas, in 2000.

President Barack Obama was honoring a group of Wounded Warriors on the South Lawn of the White House when I photographed him in 2009.

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THE DEWBERRY’S DREAMY DEBUT WHAT DO YOU DO with a languishing, hurricane-bruised Mid-century modern federal building? In a skyscraper jungle like New York or a white-concrete capital such as Washington, the answer might be easy enough: just tear it down. But in Charleston, better known for pastel pink half-houses or grandly preserved Georgian-style mansions, the question becomes more provocative—especially when the building is one of the city’s few examples of 20th-century modern design, and when it happens to occupy one of the most coveted real estate lots around, overlooking downtown’s Marion Square.

Thankfully for the former L. Mendel Rivers Federal Building, erected in 1964 but vacated in 1999 following damage from Hurricane Floyd, the appropriate answer was offered by the historically minded and Charleston-devoted developer John Dewberry, who stepped in almost 10 years ago to purchase This page: Rooftop views at The Dewberry hotel in Charleston. Opposite page, clockwise from top left, offering a look inside The Dewberry: The Living Room; the hotel entrance; a guest bathroom; serving up drinks in the Living Room; a guest room; Henrietta’s brasserie; a cocktail and games in the Living Room.

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it with an eye toward renovated preservation. The result is a superbly reimagined space for wholly new purposes: The Dewberry hotel, which has quickly become Charleston’s premiere luxury escape in the heart of the Holy City.

Last fall, following an eight-year renovation led by Mr. Dewberry in collaboration with, among others, Workstead Studio, Reggie Gibson, Cameron Schwabenton, and DesignWorks, The Dewberry opened to instantaneous acclaim. As soon as you arrive to check in, it’s easy to see why.

The hotel is the result of Mr. Dewberry’s vision of “Southern Reimagined”: a striking juxtaposition of past and present that cleverly mixes materials from the Lowcountry with design elements that pay homage to the hotel’s Mid-century modern roots. Creamy marble floors are offset by warm mahogany walls, with period-perfect brass details everywhere, from the

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This page: The Living Room at The Dewberry has become the city’s unofficial living room—a perfect spot to meet and relax. Opposite page, clockwise from top left, with scenes of many of Charleston’s offerings: The Battery, on Charleston Harbor; the historic Nathaniel Russell House; Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired; shopping along King Street; scenic Charleston is known as both the Holy City and the Palmetto City; taking a break on Rainbow Row; carriage tours are a popular way of seeing the city.

fixtures and lamps to the wall art and signage. Right off the bat, The Dewberry proves the art of Southern hospitality is alive and well. Today, that Southern style might come with an accent from yesteryear, but here you might find yourself—as I did— being escorted Don Draper–style to the bar at Henrietta’s, the in-house brasserie, where, sitting at a mahogany booth over lunchtime salmon sliders and a glass of white wine or two, you can tackle paperwork from the office back home feeling like you’ve just stepped on the set of Mad Men. Henrietta’s, you’ll find throughout your stay, is a popular local spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Equal parts “Southern” and “brasserie,” you can satisfy just about any craving here, from cheddar biscuits and buckwheat crêpes to good old shrimp and grits, as well as the traditional brasserie itch (the steak-frites certainly doesn’t disappoint).

In a city so full of sightseeing and cultural offerings, from carriage tours on land to boat rides over to Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired, the rooms at The Dewberry might offer dangerously comfortable cover; once inside, you might never want to leave. Designed by StudioDewberry, led by John Dewberry, in collaboration with the Brooklyn-based interior firm Workstead, the rooms are done in warm neutrals with custom touches that go the extra mile to avoid any hint of a clichéd hotel cookie-cutter formula.

Kudos for the custom mahogany furniture, perfectly scaled to space and a gentle nod to the Mid-century modern feel.

The Stickley-crafted armoires are inlaid with hand-painted wallpaper by local artist Becca Barnet—whose botanical print for the rooms will seem familiar since it’s also on the back of your guest card. Many of the sumptuous bathrooms, wrapped in Vermont marble, offer spectacular views of steeples across the square. For hotel habitués, it’s the smallest yet most important of touches, like the Irish linen bedding and 72 QUEST

supremely plush slippers, that will really help you settle in for the night.

A good night’s sleep is a must to make the most of Charleston, a city known for its historic preservation and restoration. And a good way to start exploring is at the Nathaniel Russell House, one of many that can be explored in the city. For historic preservation, the Aiken-Rhett House offers a unique look into one of downtown’s only plantation-style homes. And the Heyward Washington House, another architectural gem, showcases the home where Washington stayed during his weeklong trip to Charleston in 1791. Much closer to the hotel, the Charleston Museum, the oldest in the country, is only a few blocks away, and houses a collection dating back to 1670. Famous King Street shopping is also only a block away, providing a perfect pathway down to the historic center of town, with the Historic City Market, the Old Slave Mart, and the Old Exchange Building. From there, the Art Gallery District, and its many picturesque streets, makes way toward The Battery, the landmark defensive seawall and promenade abutting the scenic Charleston Harbor. Plantations and historic homes further from the city itself are definitely worth the drive, whether it’s McLeod Plantation, Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, Boone Hall Plantation, Angel Oak on John’s Island, or Drayton Hall—widely regarded as one of the most important estates in colonial America and the first fully executed example of Palladian architecture in the nation. Drayton exists in a rare state of preservation and should not be missed.

Don’t worry about packing too much into any one day, though, because more rewards await back home. Feel free to indulge at The Dewberry Spa, a luxurious sanctuary enveloped in scented cypress walls that were inspired by Mr. Dewberry’s own Charleston carriage house (the menu of restorative treatments was curated by renowned spa expert Lydia Mondavi). Or indulge by imbibing at the inviting lobby-level Living Room bar. More than just the hotel’s living room, the convivial space has become known around Charleston as “the city’s living room.” Outfitted with Mid-century furnishings, a curated reading library, and a stunning central brass bar, the Living Room is the perfect spot for morning coffee, afternoon cocktails, or an evening aperitif. Here, every detail—down to the wooden bowls hand-crafted by local artist Hugh Jeffers from the knots of a 150-year-old white oak tree that once stood nearby—echoes The Dewberry’s rich history. For this visitor, it was the details of the delectable deviled eggs and delicious Negroni that carried echoes of a return visit very soon. u The Dewberry: 334 Meeting Street, Charleston, S.C. For more or to reserve, call 843.558.8000 or visit thedewberrycharleston.com.

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B Y B R O O K E K E L LY THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 51-story Biscayne Beach condominium finally opened this summer—officially bringing the beach to Miami’s urban backdrop. The East Edgewater tower, built by Two Roads Development and GTIS Partners, is already a massive hit and is occupied by elites from around the globe.

The property is beautiful both inside and outside, featuring a luxurious man-made beach club with white sand, a bayfront pool with limitless water views, chaise lounges and daybeds, resident- and members-only cabanas, and sophisticated classicstyle common areas and penthouse units with designs by Thom Filicia.

Reid Boren, Managing Partner of Two Roads, commented, “The beautiful design elements by Thom Filicia combined with the area’s first and only beach club make Biscayne Beach the hottest address in the East Edgewater neighborhood.” Below, Filicia shares exclusive details about his background

in interior design, his interest in Miami, and, most importantly, his contributions to creating Miami’s most coveted new digs.

Q: Tell me about your background in interior design.

A: I’ve been interested in design from an early age, debating between architecture and interior design in college. The first time I realized I might have an aptitude for design was in elementary school when we had a substitute teacher and I drew an entire house on my desk. When my regular teacher returned, she called

Opposite page: A shot of Thom Filicia, the acclaimed interior designer and mastermind behind Biscayne Beach. This page, above to below: The dining and bar area of the building’s penthouse apartment; the sweeping view of Biscayne Bay from the penhthouse.

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Q: How did you land on Queer Eye for the Straight Guy? A: I never anticipated getting into television and one day, as I was taking my dog out at my design office, I got stuck in an elevator with a group of people—one of whom happened to be a casting director. She must have thought I was funny, as I was trying to keep everybody calm and not panic about the fact that my dog was about to relieve himself in the corner. Needless to say, a week or so after the elevator incident, she came to my office asking if I’d ever consider doing a TV show. The rest is history…

Q: Tell me about your role in the Biscayne Beach project.

A: We are excited to have designed all of the common areas of Biscayne Beach, as well as the fit and finish of all of the units including the doors, trim, kitchen cabinets, faucets, and bathroom amenities. The point of view of Biscayne Beach is to create a place where the city meets the beach. We wanted the building to feel connected to the water but have a unique point of view, being in the heart of it all with Wynwood, Downtown, and the Design District all just steps away. We wanted the design to feel friendly and approachable, yet sophisticated and stylish—a place where you can kick back and relax or have an elegant dinner party with friends.

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Q: Can you describe Miami style? Why is it unique?

A: Miami is becoming one of the most important American cities—a place where people want to feel like they are on vacation while also being exposed to all of the great cultural, creative entertainment of a bustling metropolis. Biscayne Beach is about doing just this—bringing the city to the beach and the beach to the city, offering homeowners a unique opportunity to engage with the evolving area.

Q: How would you describe your interior design style?

A: I design for the way people live today, taking into consideration the location, architecture, and personalities of the people, brand, or family that lives there. I strive to tell the authentic story with my interiors and to give the home a point of view that speaks to the way the homeowner lives and entertains with their friends and loved ones.

Q: Do you prefer commercial projects or residential projects?

A: I love them both and feel like they both present unique challenges and opportunities. I love working with clients because it’s all about getting to know them and bringing their authentic personality to the space. With commercial projects you are able to create that personal story through the lens of the brand, the location, and the environment that you’re working with. In everything I do, whether commercial or residential, it’s about giving the interior a soul and point of view. u Biscayne Beach is located at 2900 N.E. 7th Avenue in the East Edgewater neighborhood of Miami. For more information, contact Cervera Real Estate at 305.374.3434 or visit cervera.com.

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into the principal to reprimand my bad behavior of drawing on the desk. But before they made me erase the drawing, they had me take a photo with the drawing because they were so impressed with what I had done. I thought at that moment that I might be on to something.

Opposite page: The rooftop pool and oversized terrace of the Biscayne Beach penthouse apartment, with sweeping views of the city’s skyline and Biscayne Bay. This page, from above: The master bedroom of the penthouse features floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the views; the master bedroom’s bathroom and vanity area; the living room perfectly reflects the building’s ultra-luxury style and modern feel.

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lauded design firms, each of whom have helped transform a Mediterranean Revival villa located in the El Cid Historic District of West Palm Beach. The home, Villa Belmonte, is a two-story 1920s home with longstanding connections to Palm Beach, serving as an ideal backdrop for the highly anticipated event. The extraordinary designer participants are from several metro cities, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Atlanta, as well as Palm Beach, and showcase an array of trends and solutions for visitors.

Consider, for instance, the sketches from participating designers Amanda Lindroth, McCann Design Group, and Philip Gorrivan, featured here.

Each reflects a varying design style and unique point of view, providing ample inspiration for guests.

Not only this, but proceeds will be shared between the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in New York and the

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IT ALL BEGAN IN 1973. A group of dedicated supporters of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club in New York came together to find an innovative way to raise funds for New York City children. The devotees did precisely that, developing the Kips Bay Decorator Show House program to bring together the industry’s most celebrated talent for a worthwhile cause. Since then, the project has become a must-see event for design enthusiasts around the world.

Now, after more than four decades in Manhattan, the iconic show house has debuted its first-ever satellite: the Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House in Palm Beach, Florida. Launched on Friday, November 25, the program is running now through Tuesday, December 19, just in time for South Florida’s high season.

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This page: Sara McCann, Jenna Conte, and Ashley Warren of McCann Design Group’s “Sea Grape Stairway” (left); a look at New York–based designer Philip Gorrivan’s room, “Soggiorno,” which features a hand-sculpted and hand-painted wall covering (right). Opposite page: For her “Dining Room—Orchid House,” Palm Beach native designer Amanda Lindroth of

Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, marking a first-ever collaboration between the two chapters. Both groups offer forward-thinking after-school and enrichment programs for youth, ages six through 18, in their respective areas.

The Opening Night Preview Party took place on Thursday, November 24. In addition to celebrated designer Bunny Williams as the Honorary Show House Chair, the Design Chairs are Ellie Cullman and Pauline Pitt. The Honorary Preview Party Chairs are Dick and Ginny Simmons, and the Preview Party Chairs are Wally and Betsy Turner. Junior Preview Party Chairs are Nick and Caroline Rafferty.

“Each year in New York, the Kips Bay Show House brings the design community together to raise critical funds for educational and developmental programs throughout New York City,” says James Druckman, President and CEO of the New York Design Center, and President of the Board of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. “The Palm Beach location provides an exciting new landscape for the Show House and a wonderful opportunity to partner with Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. We are pleased to introduce South Florida to the Kips Bay experience.”

Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House sponsors include Benjamin Moore; Kohler Co.; Middleby Residential; Viking and La Cornue Products; The Rug Company; Cambria; Hearst Design Group; The Royal Poinciana Plaza; Eau Palm Beach; Land Rover Palm Beach; Florida Design Magazines; and Blackman Plumbing Supply Inc. u Ready to see it for yourself? Tickets can be purchased online at kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org/palmbeach and at the door during general admission hours. For more information, please call 718.893.8600, ext. 11245.

Lindroth Design uses a faded green trellis over a muted pink and silver paper (above); Villa Belmonte, the site of the first-ever Kips Bay Palm Beach Show House, in the El Cid Historic District of West Palm Beach (inset).

MEET THE DESIGNERS Here are the Kips Bay Palm Beach Designer Participants: • Amanda Lindroth, Amanda Lindroth Interior Design • Christopher Drake and Will Steele, Bierly-Drake Associates • Christopher Maya, Christopher Maya Inc. • Caroline Rafferty, Caroline Rafferty Interiors • Ellen Kavanaugh, Ellen Kavanaugh Interiors • Fernando Wong, Fernando Wong Outdoor Living Design • Jennifer Mabley and Austin Handler, Mabley Handler Interior Design • Lisa Erdmann, Lisa Erdmann & Associates • Mary Foley and Michael Cox, foley&cox • Matthew Quinn, Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio • Philip Gorrivan, Philip Gorrivan Design • Robert Brown, Robert Brown Interior Design • Roric Tobin, Bradfield & Tobin • Sara McCann, Jenna Conte, and Ashley Warren, McCann Design Group • Stephen Mooney, Stephen Mooney Interiors • Susan Zises Green, Susan Zises Green Inc. DECEMBER 2017 79

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REEVE SCHLEY: AN AMERICAN MASTER HAS CHRISTMAS come early this year?

It has if you go to Geary Contemporary, the downtown gallery at 185 Varick Street, where Dolly Bross Geary and Jack Geary are treating us with an exhibition by the remarkable Reeve Schley.

Although Schley is a self-described cattle farmer and hockey player, he is actually one of America’s best painters. Following in the traditions of Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, and Milton Avery, Schley paints in a straightforward manner. Like Homer, he is as facile with watercolors as he is with oil paints, and both artists paint their environments with conviction. Like Hopper, there is an ethos to his work: people going about their lives, paying little attention to the artist, just as if they were cows in a field—and, with Schley, they often are. Like Avery, Schley depicts his subjects up-close on the picture plane; their flattened shapes are expressed in eye-catching colors by a sure-fisted painter. Schley paints what inspires him and, in this exhibition, it’s friends at the beach and his muse—his wife, Georgie. With a modicum of a brushstroke, Schley can beautifully render a sock, a towel, or a wave. What is familiar to Schley becomes enchanting to us.

Although Schley painted and drew from an early age, it was in Munich, studying with Josef Bouchty, that his life as a painter began. Bouchty was a student of Albert Weisgerber, who was killed early in World War I, but left a legacy that was a link between Impressionism and Expressionism. This style, coupled with an early exhibition of Edvard Munch, set 80 QUEST

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This page, clockwise from left: Works by Reeve Schley currently on view at Geary Contemporary include Green Reflections, 2016 (oil on canvas); Striped Towel and Beach Figures, 2017 (oil on canvas); and Boy with Striped Socks, 2017 (oil on canvas). Opposite page: Schley’s Georgie with Deck Chairs and Dachshund, 2013–2015 (oil on canvas). Geary Contemporary is located at 185 Varick Street in New York City. For more information, please visit geary.nyc or call 212.242.0185.

Schley on his path. Schley believes that this time in Munich had more effect on him than either his figurative studies at Yale, with the academic Deane Keller, or at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where he received his MFA in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Schley went back to farming after his formal training but returned every summer to paint with Bouchty, who died in 1966.

Like Bouchty, Schley became a teacher and taught at the National Academy in New York City for over 30 years. It is particularly exciting that Geary Contemporary is having a show for Schley. Jack and Dolly Geary, a husband-and-wife

team, founded their gallery in 2013 in West SoHo. Their intent is to represent American artists working in all sorts of media. To that end, they have several exhibitions a year; travel to Dallas, Chicago, and Miami for Art Fairs; and have created a permanent project space to spotlight a variety of artists. Although the gallery has mostly focused on emerging and mid-career artists, the paintings of Reeve Schley have expanded their perspective.

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WHEN I WAS GROWING up in Atlanta, Christmas was about concerts. That’s because my stepfather, Robert Shaw, conducted at least 12 of them every December—a Festival of Carols with collegiate and children’s groups and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and Handel’s “Messiah” with more than 300 people in the chorus.

Robert was Mr. Christmas. His album Christmas Hymns and Carols was the first classical record ever to go gold, and each year tens of thousands of people heard his concerts live, not to mention the millions more who listened in Radioland. By the time Christmas Day rolled around, let’s just say Robert was usually exhausted and only in the mood for a fairly quiet celebration.

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Salmon. Then Lobster Bisque, The Perfect Roast Tenderloin of Beef with Sauce Soubise, Creamed Spinach with Red Peppers, and Charlotte Russe for dessert. Charlotte Russe was a tradition from my mother’s grandmother, and a treasured family recipe. Festooned with garlands and bows, every place would have a handwritten card—and a Christmas “cracker” from England for us to pull and pop.

There was a very special red wine for the grown-ups, and the children couldn’t wait to get up from the table to play with the toys Santa’d brought. The adults were surely delighted by this abdication, at least until the year we knocked over the 16-foot tree in my mother’s living room, and it came crashing to the floor. Nobody hurt—but I only use small trees as centerpieces on tables now.

I’ve come to realize that the only constant in life is change, and my Christmases these days are spent either

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This page: Alex’s family recipe for Charlotte Russe, which he shares with us for the first time. Opposite page, from left: Alex serves his traditional Christmas dinner, true to style; Alex’s stepfather, the conductor Robert Shaw, and the album cover of his Christmas Hymns and Carols; Alex is the consummate host on Christmas Day.

in New York or Los Angeles. If I’m in New York, I’ll go to an early service of lessons and carols at St. Thomas Church on Fifth Avenue, and then to a festive friend’s house who serves a very festive dinner, down to the Christmas crackers. If I’m in L.A., I entertain at home—or go to a friend’s and do the cooking. Last year we were 40, my adopted family of friends, and guess what I gave them? The menu from my Southern childhood. Life changes, but the food stays the same. With each bite, I’m home again in Atlanta, age 10. And not one year goes by without me listening to my favorite of Robert’s Christmas albums, Songs of Angels, at least two hundred dozen zillion times.

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GIGI HADID’S “EYE-CATCHING” COLLABORATION WITH STUART WEITZMAN ALL EYES ARE ON Gigi Hadid and Stuart Weitzman this holiday season. Once again, the brand has collaborated with the international supermodel, the face of Weitzman’s Fall/ Winter 2017 ad campaign, on two exclusive footwear styles— the EYELOVE and the EYELOVEMORE. The pointed-

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toe mules were the first project for Stuart Weitzman’s new creative director, Giovanni Morelli; he and Hadid modified an existing brand silhouette to reflect Gigi’s sleek style and strong affinity for the mule.

Hadid was inspired by her personal connection to the mystical symbol of the “evil eye.” The EYELOVE, available in ballet suede and deep indigo suede, showcases her minimalistic design aesthetic with one “evil eye” symbol on just the right foot of each silhouette. The EYELOVEMORE, available in frosted suede, is a little more playful with its bold multi-eye pattern on both shoes. Hadid’s designs easily transition from season to season, as the inside of each toe-box is lined with shearling. Packaged in a signature “Gigi Hadid” box with a matching dust bag, the mules are available exclusively at Stuart Weitzman retail locations and global websites, as well as Moda Operandi and Lane Crawford. Stuart Weitzman’s SoHo boutique will also transform into a Gigi Mule Pop-Up Shop for limited time.

The retail price is $498 for the EYELOVE and $598 for the EYELOVEMORE. “I’ve really been into slides lately and wanted a pair that can take me into fall…no more cold toes!” Hadid said. “The

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evil eye is a powerful symbol meant to protect those who wear it from negative energies. It’s emotionally comforting and beautiful and captivating to look at. The bright colors are fun and remind me why we designed these shoes—they represent our commitment to build three additional schools with Pencils of Promise. Look Good, Do Good.”

Like Hadid’s previous design collaboration with Stuart Weitzman, the EYELOVE and the EYELOVEMORE mules have a charitable aspect. The designs are a celebration of Stuart Weitzman’s partnership with Pencils of Promise and its financial commitment of $105,000 to build an additional three schools this season: one each in Ghana, Guatemala, and Laos. With a focus on creating quality elementary education programs within the rural regions of developing nations, the Stuart Weitzman and PoP partnership is aligned with the vision that every child has the basic right to education.

A short film starring Hadid, titled “The Season for Loving,” will kick off the Gigi Mule’s global retail debut on stuartweitzman.com. The film was directed by Cameron Duddy, a music video director who has worked with Bruno Mars and Jenifer Lopez, and who plays bass guitar for the country music group Midland. The film combines beautiful cinematography with edgy color treatments, and strikes a perfect balance between the real and surreal— all while showcasing “eye-catching” EYELOVE and EYELOVEMORE shoes. u This page, clockwise from top left: The Stuart Weitzman x Gigi Hadid EYELOVE mule in ballet tan; the Stuart Weitzman x Gigi Hadid EYELOVE mule in deep indigo; the Stuart Weitzman x Gigi Hadid EYELOVEMORE mule in frosted gray. Opposite page: The model Gigi Hadid (above); Hadid and Stuart Weitzman’s creative director, Giovanni Morelli (below).

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HANDSOME PROPERTIES, a luxury brand and boutique firm specializing in historic downtown and Lowcountry waterfront real estate in Charleston, takes after the charming properties it represents. The firm’s talented staff is built on a foundation of ethics and teamwork, with each member on-call to provide clients with their expert knowledge of Charleston and the city’s rich history, architecture, culture, and beyond. With three stunning offices ideally situated in Downtown and Sullivan’s Island, the agents are able to utilize their up-close and personal knowledge of the luxurious communities in which they are selling to further strengthen their expertise in the area—always guaranteeing smooth and successful transactions.

The company’s main office Downtown at 285 Meeting Street was designed as a showcase of the firm’s properties and ideals. The ambiance is striking, filled with De Gournay wallpaper, exposed brick offices, a full kitchen, courtyard, a magnificent glassed-in façade at the entryway, and smart conference rooms with state-of-the-art technology throughout.

Both the location of the office as well as the distinctiveness

This page: Two beautifully restored homes (one main house and a carriage house) with spacious gardens at 91 and 91.5 East Bay Street on Rainbow Row, South of Broad. The Inglis Arch House estate features an iron gate at the entrance down a majestic lantern-lit covered walkway, and French interiors with exposed wood throughout. Opposite page: The Theodore Gaillard House at 60 Montagu Street exemplifies the Federal Period in Charleston and the country.

of the space itself have allowed Handsome Properties to continue to prosper and draw impressive buyers.

While the company has already attracted a list of dedicated clients from areas throughout the Northeast like New York, Boston, D.C., and Maine, as well as California and Chicago, Handsome Properties also has a special division, Handsome Properties International, which facilitates transactions for global buyers of properties overseas through its multi-lingual real estate specialist. More impressive is its affiliation with Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, which compiles the top brokers representing the finest luxury properties throughout the world. With a hand-selected group of over 130,000 professionals that sell over $300 billion of real estate each year, it is the most elite and knowledgeable real estate network in the world. All this has provided the homes of Handsome Properties unrivaled exposure and a marketing opportunity to reach millions of potential buyers worldwide.

Further differentiating Handsome Properties from other real estate firms is the company’s tendency to go beyond traditional in-house marketing to promote listings. Handsome Properties, through “Handsome Events,” hosts gatherings intended to give homes unique and extended exposure. The Annual Oyster Roast and Sullivan’s Island happy hours are just some of the events that Handsome Properties holds to showcase their homes. The events provide a means to interact with a property of interest and get a first-hand feel of the home, while also mingling and learning about the many charms of Charleston. u The Handsome Properties headquarters is located at 285 Meeting Street in Downtown Charleston. For more information, call 843.727.6460 or visit handsomeproperties.com.

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This page, above: An incredible second row 4-bedroom house on Isle of Palms with spectacular ocean views at 310 Charleston Boulevard. The custom-built home features shiplap walls, white oak floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a saltwater pool. The property is also just a few steps from the beach. Below: The newly renovated Sylvester Jancovitch Building at 241 East Bay Street. The building consists of a first floor commercial condo with wide open spaces, a full kitchen, and two baths—a perfect setup for tenant customization. In addition to the commercial and residential units, the property features nine parking spaces. Opposite page: A rare, gated 6-bedroom estate located at 1926 Maybank Highway on James Island, only four miles from the Peninsula of Charleston and a mile from the Country Club of Charleston. The unique Lowcountry estate sits on the highest waterfront bluff in the city, boasting both amazing and complete privacy. Also notable is the 45-foot pool that overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway.

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4. Valmont’s “Essence of Bees” Masque Majestueux Votre Visage. $425: SPA Valmont at Hôtel Plaza Aténée (212.606.4675). 5. With full body and amazing depth, Château d’Esclans’ Garrus is the king of rosé. $100: Sherry-Lehmann or Sotheby’s Wine Store. 6. Stuart Weitzman’s blush silk satin EVENTUALLY heel ($435), with letter clip ($125), at stuartweitzman.com.

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2. Studio 54 (Rizzoli), edited by Ian Schrager. $75: rizzoliusa.com. 3. The Making of Three Gardens (Merrell Publishers), by Jorge Sánchez. $70: merrellpublishers.com. 4. Claridge’s: The Cookbook (Mitchell Beazley), by Meredith Erickson and Martyn Nail. $40: giftshop.claridges.co.uk. 5. Ruby (Thames & Hudson),

by Joanna Hardy. $125: thamesandhudsonusa.com. 6. Life at the Top: New York’s Exceptional Apartment Buildings (Vendome Press), by Kirk Henckels and Anne Walker. $75: vendomepress.com.

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cap. $50 each; $75 for the set: 212.752.4842, ext. 234. 3. Aztech Mountain’s Hayden 3-layer shell jacket ($895) and pant ($650), at aztechmountain.com. 4. Cashmere striped gloves from Brora. $105: brorausa.com. 5. Vhernier’s Atelier cufflinks in titanium and diamonds. $5,950: 783 Madison Ave. 6. Jaguar’s F-Type SVR Convertible has been refined with an uprated 575-horsepower engine for sheer power. From $125,000: jaguarusa.com.

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4. A brass skull decor piece from Consort for the bookshelf or coffee table. $200: consort-design.com. 5. Patrón en Lalique: Serie 2, limited to 299 pieces worldwide and individually numbered. $7,500: patrontequila.com. 6. LUANA Italy’s Devon crossbody bag. $275: 155 Spring St.

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3. Stop by Scully & Scully for Herend’s hand-made Reindeer Rabbit with hand-painted gold accents. $365: 504 Park Ave. 4. Shop Sugar Paper for your holiday card needs. $28–32 for boxed sets: sugarpaper.com.

5. Roger Vivier’s Evening Box Pompon in leather. $1,695: rogervivier.com.

6. Palm Beach’s Grace Boutique has something for everyone on your list, from resort clothes and shoes to accessories and gifts: 249 Royal Poinciana Way. 7. Tartan pet bed by Savoir Beds. $1,500: savoirbeds.com.

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2. De Vecchi Milano’s “Flor Bugia” candlesticks, in Italian silver plate, come in three beautiful sizes. $420–590: devecchi.com. 3. The Dewdrop Bangle from De Beers in diamonds and white gold. $9,500: debeers.com. 4. Patek Philippe Ref. 4897/300G Ladies Calatrava in white gold with guilloched night blue dial and bezel in baguette diamonds. $43,093: At Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave. 5. The Midinette variation by Belgian Shoes comes in various animal prints. $450: belgianshoes.com.

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THE FRIGID MONTHS of winter have officially arrived and it’s time to take to the slopes. With all the destinations to choose from around the globe, Aspen—a smalltown winter wonderland nestled away in the Colorado mountains—remains the preferred escape for the world’s A-Listers.

The town’s wilderness experience combined with its world-class skiing and shopping have attracted artists, photographers, and writers drawn to the rich arts scene and vibrant spirit, as well as old American families like the Kennedys. A celebrity peak in 1978 brought other big names like Don Johnson, Melanie Griffith, and a smattering of producers and actors who all made Aspen their ski getaway following 20th Century Fox’s purchase of the Aspen Skiing Company. Among the elite that currently call this jewel of Pitkin County their home is style icon Aerin Lauder.

Lauder—designer, tastemaker, and mother of two—lives an exquisite life, and is best known for founding her namesake luxury-lifestyle brand in 2012. Built around a love for interiors and a talent for producing warm and inviting spaces, Lauder’s brand exemplifies her elegant, effortless aesthetic and echoes her lavish upbringing. With unmatched talent to bring simplicity and beauty into all aspects of life, there is no better person from Aspen’s roster of residents to introduce a personal view of this beautiful town and its many joys.

Lauder’s new book, Aspen Style, produced in collaboration with Assouline Publishing, delves into the town’s storied history dating back to the 1890s mining boom, and features Aspen’s most illustrious attractions including stunning Victorian houses, Hotel Jerome, and the Wheeler Opera House. Aerin pays homage to the town’s stark glamour and the beauty of the untouched landscape that provides the area its unique charm—a refreshing reminder of nature’s wonder in our increasingly digital age. Her loving uncle Leonard Lauder, a man of tradition, introduced her to Aspen at a young age. Each morning, Leonard would wake up early, put on his red ski outfit, and drive his Jeep Wagoneer to ski First Tracks. Following long days at the mountains, he’d welcome the family home to big fondue dinners—a tradition Aerin still carries out with her own children.

While Ajax, Highlands, Buttermilk, and Snowmass mountains draw the athletes and nature lovers, Aspen is also renowned for

A view inside Aerin Lauder’s comfortable, alpine-inspired home in Aspen, Colorado. The lodge-style interiors are representative of the classic, nonchalant attitude so prevalent in the world-renowned ski town.

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This page: Three skiers kick back and take stock after a long day of hitting the slopes (above); the cover of Assouline’s new book, Aspen Style (below). Opposite page: A skier threads a path down the Little Nell, the luxurious hotel with a setting at the base and top of Aspen Mountain that requires ski-in and ski-out access; Shlomo’s Deli & Grill, an old favorite

its shopping and dining. On off-days from the slopes, Aspen-goers venture into town where mainstream brands like Gucci and Dior, as well as more unique mainstays like Gorsuch, line the streets. The restaurant scene consists of high-end fare in unique, alpine-style settings. Casa Tua is the choice for Northern Italian cuisine in a cozy cabin-style hangout, and Creperie for fondue in a rustic-chic, quirky ambiance. For adventure-seekers, Aerin recommends unique spots combining sports and dining that she describes as “a handful of restaurants that you get to only after some exertion.” She continues, “There is nothing better than skiing to First Tracks and then stopping at Bonnie’s on Ajax for a delicious breakfast of oatmeal pancakes and their signature apple dumplings.”

So, it goes without saying that Aspen, with its tight-knit community and old-school mystique, continues to captivate those who call it home. As Aerin puts it: “Aspen is my winter paradise and my happy place. It always has been, and continues to be, my Shangri-la.” u 108 QUEST

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A ROYAL SHOPPING TREAT FOR PALM BEACH

This page: The iconic open-air Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach is an ideal shopping environment in a city known for its ideal climate. Opposite page: Elegance reigns supreme at The Royal Poinciana Plaza, even for shoppers taking a break (above).

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A TOWN WITH SUCH a perfect climate deserves a perfect shopping environment to go with it, and for that, there is an answer—The Royal Poinciana Plaza, the iconic, open-air destination that sits as an oasis in the heart of beautiful Palm Beach. Built in the late 1950s, it stands today a landmarked property and one of Palm Beach’s most treasured architectural and cultural gems.

With 180,000 square feet of retail space and lush, sprawling gardens, it offers a unique international shopping and entertainment destination for indulgence, inspiration, and retreat. And, just in time for the holidays, it is an ideal stop to check off something for everyone on your list.

Designed by world-renowned architect John Volk, The Royal Poinciana Plaza echoes some of Europe’s legendary retail destinations, such as the Palais Royal in Paris. A recent restoration project is bringing the property back to its original Mid-century glamour while remaining true to its retail roots. Its offerings include a unique mix of luxury retail, fashion, dining, and entertainment, along with amenities for both local and international visitors.

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SHOPPING DESTINATIONS CYNTHIA ROWLEY Launched in 1988, the Cynthia Rowley collection has steadily expanded from a women’s clothing line to include men’s, home goods, accessories, and beauty products, all designed with vibrant colors and lively patterns.

Whether you’re feeling sophisticated or playful, Cynthia Rowley offers styles for any occasion—while making sure you are the one to stand out. The brand’s first location in Florida at The Royal Poinciana Plaza will focus on Rowley’s whimsical surf wear, casual sun wear, and fitness apparel designs.

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ST. FRANK Founded in San Francisco in 2013, St. Frank is a mission-driven luxury home décor company, collector. Their team sources and sells beautifully handmade textiles and home goods created by artisans from around the world. St. Frank collaborates with their partners and artists to tell the story of the historical and cultural context of each unique piece. The store at The Royal Poinciana Plaza marks the company’s first boutique in Florida.

RANI ARABELLA Rani Arabella, founded a decade ago, is inspired by a passion for impeccable quality, timeless design and a perfect fit. Specializing in the finest in cashmere for women’s ready-to-wear garments, the brand has expanded to offer a complete lifestyle collection hand-crafted in Italy using the world’s finest cashmere and luxury fabrics.

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Serenella has been on a mission to bring the best in European and American fashion to Boston, Nantucket, and—now—Palm Beach, marking the company’s first store outside of Massachusetts. Named one of the

Arranged around two beautiful courtyards with outdoor furniture, palm trees, and gardens, The Royal Poinciana Plaza is a destination for guests in its own right—to enjoy events, read the paper, sip a coffee, indulge in a gelato, gather with family and friends, shop, or dine.

In the wave of its restoration, The Royal Poinciana Plaza has announced an influx of additional brands that will be joining its 180,000-square-foot iconic space in the heart of the island.

“Our goal is to bring back the soul of The Royal Poinciana Plaza—to nurture an intimate and charming place where people love to be,” said Samantha David, chief operating officer at WS Development and head of Up Markets, a division of WS, which owns and manages the plaza. “By combining convenience and beautiful outdoor gathering spaces with historic architecture, jewel-box boutiques, and only the most delicious restaurants, we are creating a little oasis— unlike any other in the country.”

Announcing the arrival of new merchants like

top 50 boutiques of America by Elle, the boutique is known around the world for its fine selection of couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories, mixing historic luxury brands with contemporary designers.

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opened its first location outside of New York to much fanfare and has quickly become a top culinary experience in Palm Beach.

This celebrated pasticceria and confetteria, originally opened in 1936 in Milan, was the meeting place for the Italian intelligentsia, from early-morning cappuccino to more refined dining by night. Each location remains authentic to its Milanese origins, serving culturally inspired delectables in a casual yet elegant environment. And its location at The Royal Poinciana Plaza is definitely in keeping with that tradition.

VESPA In April of 1946, an attractive, functional, and innovative mode of transport was presented to the general public for the first time at a golf club in Rome. The shield was embossed with a new logo that replaced the previous Piaggio aircraft emblem, and the Vespa was born.

To this day, the iconic Italian-made Vespa motor scooter remains the perfect blend of practicality and style. Not only fun and easy to drive, the Vespa also reduces pollution, beats traffic, and requires minimal gas consumption. The Royal Poinciana Plaza is pleased to announce that it will represent Vespa’s first Palm Beach location, allowing patrons to

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ASSOULINE Assouline has become a unique force in the world of luxury book publishing. Expanding on its original success, based on its founders’ love of books, the brand’s vision has expanded to create all that can be expected in a chic and personalized library, from beautiful books and special editions to luxury accessories and stylish furniture. Assouline’s opening at The Royal Poinciana Plaza marks its first in Palm Beach—and only its second stand-alone store in the United States.

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tradition, Bognar & Piccolini provides the world with authentic and timeless children’s fashion. The brand has built its reputation on a strong commitment to quality, fine fabrics, unique patterns, and attention to detail. Offering a selection for newborns as well as boys and girls up to 6 years old, its designs are elegant, refined, and comfortable. All pieces are exclusively designed by founder Andrea Bognar Ljustina and are meticulously handcrafted in the Republic of Croatia.

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OLBEBAR BROWN The popular swim-inspired label is debuting its fourth U.S. store and first in Palm Beach at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. The boutique here showcases Orlebar Brown’s distinctive design elements, including its signature red and white two-tone walls with white corrugated materials, as well as poolside-inspired locker units that complement and contribute to the store’s vibrant celebration of the spirit of summer.

VALENTINA KOVA Manufactured entirely in New York, the Valentina Kova collection is designed for the independent and strong woman who wants to break society’s norms of femininity through her fashion and jewelry. With a focus on luxury womenswear and fine jewelry, the brand effortlessly reinvents the classics by offering comfortable, timeless, and structured styles. This will be the brand’s second boutique, with its original location in Aspen.

BEACH BY EVERYTHING BUT WATER A new concept designed specifically for Palm Beach, Everything But Water introduces the first-ever opening of BEACH. The store features a refined assortment of clothing and accessories, including of-the-moment swimsuits, cover-ups, sundresses, hats, handbags, jewelry, sandals, and travel accessories—all edited from the company’s Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills, and East Hampton locations.

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Co-founded by Josh Peskowitz, the

former men’s fashion director of Bloomingdale’s, Magasin aims to change the landscape for how the modern man shops by redefining the term “business casual.” With a variety of brands, from Common Projects to Dries Van Noten, Magasin also offers custom pieces exclusive to the boutique, covering every man’s sartorial needs, from head to toe.

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VIRGINIA PHILIP WINE, SPIRITS & ACADEMY The eleventh female master sommelier in the world opens her doors at The Royal Poinciana Plaza to showcase wine and spirit retail with a special focus on education—from lecture series to private tastings. Besides offering top wine makers and producers, this boutique will invite customers to learn, taste, and experience some of the best products from around the globe, going well beyond the traditional retail environment.

CREMIEUXDaniel Cremieux launched in 1976 and opened his first shop in Saint-Tropez. Now, under the full direction of Daniel’s son, Stéphane, the Cremieux design influence has

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by Everything But Water, Collective, Kirna Zabête, Palm Beach Bicycle Trail Shop, Serenella, The Honor Bar @ Palm Beach Grill, Cynthia Rowley, and Theory, among others, David noted how the merchants and restaurateurs joining The Royal Poinciana Plaza represent a certain quality and uniqueness: “Most have fewer than five stores in the country and pride themselves on being high-touch in design and service, which is incredibly important to serving the rapidly evolving, young demographic,” she said. “We are proud to bring these brands we love to this island we love, and believe that this eclectic mix speaks how the community truly lives, aligning everyday essentials alongside life’s true luxuries.” u

become a symbol of superior quality with unparalleled attention to detail. The company’s reputation for excellence is renowned worldwide, with distribution in many countries.

Cremieux at The Royal Poinciana Plaza marks the brand’s second stand-alone store in the United States, after New York.

This page, above: Natural beauty and fashion are par for the course at The Royal Poinciana Plaza.

For more, visit theroyal.com online or discover @theroyalpoincianaplaza on Instagram.

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SEASON’S GREETINGS As we prepare for the joyful season ahead, Quest takes a look back on some favorite holiday cards from recent years.

“Christmas was close at hand, in all his bluff and hearty honesty; it was the season of hospitality, merriment, and open-heartedness...” —Charles DiCkens

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PAT R I C K M C M U LL A N

BY BROOKE KELLY

This page, clockwise from top left: Canadian actor and model Kevin Zegers at the Lambs Club; Maggie Betts, the film’s director and writer, with cast members Julianne Nicholson and Denis O’Hare; Orange is the New Black star Alysia Reiner with David Alan Basche; Rebecca Dayan, who played one of the nuns in the film; Giulia Papailias, Travis Mickle, and Finnula Papailias.

CINEMA SOCIETY’S PREMIERE FOR NOVITIATE THE CINEMA SOCIETY and Miu Miu hosted the premiere

for Sony’s new drama film Novitiate. The film’s stars include Margaret Qualley, Dianna Agron, Morgan Saylor, Julianne Nicholson, and Melissa Leo, who all attended the screening at the Landmark on 57 West. The highly rated motion picture, directed by Maggie Betts, takes place during the 1950s–1960s era of Vatican II, and tells the story of a young woman (played

by Qualley) who struggles with issues of faith, sexuality, and the changing church while training to become a nun—a series

of hardships that cause her to ultimately question her own faith. The screening of this compelling film was followed by an after-party at the Art Deco–style Lambs Club, in the Chatwal Hotel of Midtown West. The venue featured an open bar and small bites by Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. The crowd spent the night mingling and lounging on the red leather banquets with actors from the film as well as notables like Gina Gershon, Alysia Reiner, Dean Winters, David Chase, Jamee and Peter Gregory, Daniel Benedict, and Andrew Saffir.

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mances by Third Rail Projects; Wendi Murdoch and Karlie Kloss; Jessica Chastain and Lauren Santo Domingo.

▲ THE MET’S HALLOWEEN BASH

▼ THE FRESH AIR FUND’S “ONE NIGHT IN RIO”

THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART hosted its inaugural All Hallows’ Eve Benefit on October 26 in support of the museum’s Art General Fund. Attendees, including co-chairs Karlie Kloss, Wendi Murdoch, Dasha Zhukova, Samantha Boardman, along with additional guests like Derek Blasberg, Lauren Santo Domingo, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Aerin Lauder, and Alan Tisch, showed up decked in mystical and ostentatious costumes in true Halloween spirit. Upon arrival, the crowd was greeted with a Champagne reception in the Great Hall, before groups were led through various galleries for an interactive theater experience. The rest of the night featured cocktails and dancing.

OVER 700 SUPPORTERS of the Fresh Air Fund showed up at

Left to right: Amanda Starbuck (one of the event’s ticket chairs) with Amelie Lonergan and Isabelle Krusen; Tamie Peters Thomas and Rich Thomas; Lauren Buys (right) with friends enjoying the cocktail reception directly before the seated dinner.

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Chelsea Piers for the “One Night in Rio” themed annual fall benefit. The evening, which was co-chaired by Tamie Peters Thomas and Rich Thomas, Isabelle Krusen, and Courtney Alexis Langer, raised over $540,000 through ticket sales and a silent auction to help provide New York City children from low-income neighborhoods with extraordinary summer experiences.

The auction included coveted deals such as a three-night stay in Lake Como’s Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, as well as desirable tickets to Broadway shows and sporting events. Attendees convened at Tao Downtown later on for an unforgettable after-party.

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Left to right: Groups were led through different exhibits for interactive perfor-

Clockwise from top left: The Bulldogs beat the Crimson 24-3 for the outright Ivy League title. Yale leads the overall series of The Game 67-59-8; Kitty Cook and William Chism; Brooke Kelly and Patrick Murray; Megan Murray and Harvard alumni fans; a photo of Yale’s mascot Handsome Dan XVIII (who never misses The Game) taken last year.

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HARVARD–YALE IN NEW HAVEN THE 134TH HARVARD–YALE football game, colloquially referred to as “The Game,” was a special one for the Bulldogs; not only was it a second consecutive victory against the Harvard Crimson, but it also put an exclamation point on their previously clinched title as the 2017 Ivy League Champions—the team’s first outright league victory since 1980. The excitement was evident as ecstatic Yale students poured onto the field at Yale Bowl with the final score reading 24-3. This was just one of many great games in this storied rivalry between the country’s two most prestigious

schools that dates to 1875. Alternating between New Haven and Cambridge every year, the venue never seems to impact attendance, as alumni come out in droves to support their respective teams. This year’s tailgate, filled with Barbour coats, furs, and people sporting their iconic “Y” and “H” sweaters while sipping on Veuve Clicquot, was also the first for Malia Obama, who is currently enrolled at Harvard. The Game continues to be more than just a football game—it has become a huge get-together for the world’s most well-educated and well-connected people. u DECEMBER 2017 135

IN MEMORIAM

From left: Johnny Carson and Liz Smith at Lynn Wyatt’s house in the South of France; Jim Mitchell and Liz Smith at El Morocco in 1962; Liz Smith and Henry Kissinger at Literacy Partners’ “An Evening of Readings” gala kickoff reception at Michael’s restaurant in New York, 2006.

MEMORIES OF LIZ I HAD JUST COME TO New York after college and had gotten my first job—as press agent for El Morocco. I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to do, but at that same time, through a friend, I met Liz Smith. She was working for Igor (GiGi) Cassini, writing his Cholly Knickerbocker society column in the New York Journal-American.

They would start early in the day, speaking to each other over the phone at 10:30 to plan the column. He would go to the “A” parties and send Liz to cover the “B” parties.

Afterwards, she and I would have dinner at El Morocco.

She’d finish the column in my office at the nightclub, give it to a taxi driver along with $5, and tell him to take it down to the Journal-American. Then we’d continue drinking.

One night when we were leaving, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were right in front of us also leaving. Liz curtsied behind their backs—when, at the same instant, the duke turned around and extended his hand to help her up, while saying “thank you.”

She introduced me to Lee Bailey, who was a very important person in her life. Liz was devoted to him. He had a house in Bridgehampton where Liz and I frequently stayed, 136 QUEST

paying the expenses. These were very happy, glorious years for us. Except one summer when Lee had a “friend” staying with him there, and we were not allowed.

We shared many weekend dinners with many of the same people at Lee’s. Liz cooked chicken fried steak every weekend. Andreas Brown, the owner of the Gotham Book Mart, came for a weekend and brought two bottles of Château Lafite as a gift. Liz, cooking her chicken fried steak, used one of the (unopened) bottles as a rolling pin. Jackie Kennedy had given Andreas a case of the wine.

Jimmy Kirkwood was always a weekly guest for dinner, always telling Liz about his new show he was working on.

She heard about it so much that she concluded the show was one of his pipe dreams, or he smoked too much. His show was “A Chorus Line.”

Besides Lee, Liz’s most devoted friend during her early life in New York was Gloria Safier, the longtime theatrical and literary agent who also represented Liz. Gloria and Lee have both died. Wherever Liz, Gloria, and Lee are, we hope they are having dinner together.

—Jim Mitchell

CO U RTE S Y O F J I M M I TC H E LL ; PAT R I C K M C M U LL A N ( K I S S I N G E R )

On November 12, the Quest family lost longtime contributor Liz Smith—the inimitable “Dame of Dish” and standing fixture on the media and social circuits in New York.

Here, Jim Mitchell, one of Liz’s closest friends, recalls how they met—and the fun they shared.

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