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CONTENTS The Palm Beach Issue

110 PALM BEACH FAMILIES For our annual Palm Beach photoshoot, we celebrate the generations of families who have cherished and supported the island for decades. Written & Produced by Elizabeth Meigher, Photographed

by Carrie Bradburn, CAPEHART

120 SUNSHINE CINEMA: FLORIDA IN FILM The Historical Society of Palm Beach County invites the community to experience an immersive exhibition tracing more than a century of Florida’s influence on American filmmaking, revealing how the state helped shape cinema long before Hollywood rose to global prominence.

122 TUNED INN The Colony Hotel’s 2026 season schedule is chock-full through the spring. by Robert Janjigian

126 PALM BEACH SHOPPING From the designer boutiques of Worth Avenue to award-winning interior showrooms and The Royal Poinciana Plaza, discover the must-visit destinations that make Palm Beach a retail paradise.

132 PALM BEACH DESIGN JOURNAL A spotlight on the innovators and teams shaping the Palm Beach design scene.

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SOCIAL DIARY Another month on the social circuit. by David Patrick Columbia

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LANDMARKS

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JEWELRY

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

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FRESH FINDS Our favorite island-chic looks for the Palm Beach season. by Brooke Kelly Murray

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MUSIC The Society of the Four Arts provides a rich January concert calendar.

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BUSINESS Empower Media’s Ashlee Clarke on ambition, leadership, and women’s empowerment.

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CHARITY The dedication of Hope for Depression Research Foundation’s Junior Committee. by Louisa Benton

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HEALTHCARE Jupiter Medical Center’s upcoming ball supports the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center expansion.

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THE ARTS Inside GLAZER HALL’s debut season of star-studded shows in Palm Beach.

Our photographer captures Cornelia and C.Z. Guest in Wellington, 1983. by Harry Benson

A personal homage to the late Tom Stoppard. by Taki Theodoracopulos Covering the New York and Palm Beach scenes from Swifty’s at the The Colony Hotel.

A glimpse into the historic Palm Beach estate of Henry Morrison Flagler.

Anna Miller and Carrie Murray’s jewelry company, Pelimingo, champions personalization.

Suite Reyad brings its expert haircare skills to Palm Beach. by Elizabeth Meigher

100 REAL ESTATE Top agents share insights into the Palm Beach and Greenwich markets. by Brooke Kelly Murray 108 SOCIAL CALENDAR Our guide to the best upcoming galas, benefits, and luncheons.

148 YOUNG & THE GUEST LIST PYTs partying in New York, Palm Beach, and L.A. by Brooke Kelly Murray 152 SNAPSHOT The story of Suebelle Robbins—one of Palm Beach’s most recognizable faces. by Jayne Chase

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Clcokwise from bottom left: Richard Johnson and his wife, Sessa Von Richthofen, with Santa Claus; behind the scenes with Carrie Bradburn photographing Callie Baker Holt for “Palm Beach Families;” columnist Taki Theodoracopulos; Palm Beach postcard, 1907; vintage shot of Worth Avenue; Bettina Anderson and The Colony’s Sarah Wetenhall; Tom Stoppard, 1972; contributor Robert Janjigian.

MOUTHING THE WORDS to Auld Lang Syne remains an acceptable send-off to the high notes (and the “baggage”) of the year just closed. Yet, I’m more inclined to heed the words of my inimitable Fifth Form English teacher who drolly admonished : “... time to flip the calendar, boys, and wipe the slate clean. Your path towards adolescent redemption awaits.” Today, our collective paths seem bolstered by optimism and renewed purpose, as our Country regains its footing both at home and abroad. Let’s hope this return to a more balanced national fulcrum continues throughout the coming year, paving over the inevitable potholes with greater possibilities. And promise.

Our January cover celebrates the spawning descendants of Palm Beach families, old and new alike. Quest’s plugged-in and hard-working Editorial Director, Elizabeth Meigher, along with CAPEHART’s visually brilliant Carrie Bradburn, have produced a fresh-faced photo essay featuring the emerging generation of Palm Beach progeny. As Elizabeth makes note, “... the soul of Palm Beach’s next generation is a testament to their inner strengths, commitment, and humor.” Further on in this (fattest ever!) “PB” perennial, you’ll find our much beloved contributor Robert Janjigian, with his typically wry take on the second season of the much viewed Palm Royale - now jocularly embraced by The Colony Hotel’s very clever and stylish dynamo, Sarah Wetenhall. And don’t miss Taki on pages 76-77. Our best read columnist has penned a personal homage to his late friend Tom Stoppard - the “mind over matter” visionary and most revered playwright of the past five decades. We also welcome back Quest’s fabled contributor, Richard Johnson, the former (and feared) czar of Page Six, who for the fourth consecutive year is writing a weekly column from his well perched table at Swifty’s, The Colony’s trademark watering hole.

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As we “take a cup o’ kindness for auld Lang syne,” let’s continue to counter the cancel culture by saluting our heroes and our history. American exceptionalism is again on the rise, despite what you read and hear from the liberal media’s political ventriloquists. A results-based market seems to be developing around the more practical uses of AI technology, resulting in astonishing possibilities that could enhance our personal lives and economic well being. As a people, Americans have always risen to such seismic challenges, embracing change with sober and “can do” conviction. Even Quest is strengthened by the potential enrichment that AI will bring to your text - plus - visual experience, as our curious and tech-savvy staff looks around the corner towards our next 40 years. We’ll eagerly share these developments in the issues ahead. Stay tuned, dear readers ... Quest’s best is still to come. ◆

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NEW YORK SOCIAL DIARY So cold out there in New York City as I write—with the temps in the teens.

However, it’s that time of year, so we shouldn’t have been surprised when early Sunday morning the snowstorm that had been forecast for the area showed up in our town. And for a

minute there, early Sunday morning, the White Stuff was blanketing everything, freshly. It’s nothing but perfectly beautiful, making everything beautiful.

And, came Santa Claus and Christmas.

Being an Easterner, born and bred, and then college

in Maine where it’s even colder than the rest of New England. Although temps are at the coldest I’ve felt it in quite a long time, for quite sometime it’s felt as if the Winters had got warmer. Until right now.

Nevertheless, this past holiday, the final two

weeks of the Old Year, the social aspect has been hot with social activity. Something for everyone. Maybe the most festive party of the holiday season took place on a Tuesday evening at Doubles Club. This is an annual blast where Anne Hearst McInerney, Jay

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McInerney, and George Farias host their Christmas Cheer Cocktail Party at Doubles.

I’ve had the pleasure of attending many times over the years, beginning I think upstairs in the 21 Club. It was smaller in the beginning – just old friends and close friends that truly enjoyed seeing each other in the time of festivities. This latest one was larger and wider in number. Arriving an entrance passed through a shimmering forest of peppermint balloons; and emerged into a holiday wonderland decked from floor to ceiling with seasonal splendor.

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Paul and Betsy Shiverick

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with guests such as New York only where they brought congressional hopeful Jack The Nutcracker’sLand of Schlossberg, Hilary and Sweets to life with its towerWilbur Ross, Kathy Rayner ing display overflowing with and Bradley Lander, Jamee cakes, creampuffs, candies, Gregory, Sharon Bush and peppermint bark, chocolate Robert Murray, Janna Bullock, covered pretzels, cheesBettina Zilkha, Kip Forbes, es, flatbreads, petit fours, Mary Hilliard, Ann Dexter- gumdrops, candy canes, Jones; New macaroons, York real estate and ginluminaries Bill gerbread Rudin and Will cookies. and Anna I’m not Zeckendorf. making And bethis up. fore we move A n d on, at the real the guestcenter of it all list that was Wendy Jay McInerney, Anne Hearst McInerney, couldn’t be C a r d u n e r ’s Santa Claus, and George Farias topped from abu-ndant dessert buffet the media scene, writer Canwhere you just had to give dace Bushnell, William R. in. This was a one night Hearst III, Jennifer Ash Ru-

dick, Gary Shteyngart, Dirk Wittenborn, Christopher Mason, Bill Boggs, Charlie Rose, R. Couri Hay, Susan Magrino, Sally Fay, Richard Johnson, and Jeanne Lawrence.

That’s not all: from the design world was Alex Papachristidis and Scott Nelson along with Milly de Cabrol, Lisa Fine, Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer, Lisa McCarthy, and Louis Bofferding.

Then there was the super snapper himself Patrick McMullan photographing fashion celebs Linda Fargo and Tony Brand, Amy Fine Collins, Eva Lorenzotti, and Zang Toi. Keith Barish and his wife Ann joined legend-

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Dana and Shannon Martin with Danielle Del Sol

DAV I D PAT R I C K C O LU M B IA ary actor George Hamilton, Katherine Bryan, Alexandra and Billy Kimball, costume designer William Ivey Long, theatre director Susan Stroman, and film director Katharina Otto-Bernstein with her art dealer husband Nathan Bernstein.

This is an amazing collection for any occasion; a Who’s Who and Who’s Where. Others in the glamorous crowd included Robin Birley, Sandra Ripert, Robert Zimmerman, Cornelia Bregman, Victoria de la Maza, Paula and Tony Peck, Tara and Michael Rockefeller, Curtis Bashaw, and Hillary and

Robert Marx. ly missed it all! Although I It couldn’t be the hottest had been invited and even party of the season if there accepted. But I also had anweren’t hordes clamoring other acceptance the same to get in, although there night that comparable to was one to a religion if lighten up you’re an anithe devotmal lover: the ed, at least; S chwarzman indeed, a Animal Mednotorious ical Center’s party crashannual funder (Yes!! acraising dinner cording to at Cipriani on some PR 42nd Street.

Schwarzman AMC's Top Dog Gala lookout) Being a life was spotted among the animal rescuer, lover, and distinguished crowd. A owner, I have always been She! aha! was said to have in attendance at this annupromptly been escort- al dinner which is always ed out and added to the jammed, filling Cipriani’s naughty list. enormous dining room. I My problem, I personal- was worried about miss-

ing what I was told would be an earlier dinner serving, so I couldn’t be late in a city where the traffic during the exit hours is bumper-to-bumper on avenues where four lanes turn automatically into one, with not enough room for it.

Nevertheless, that was the Traffic, what used to be three and four lane roads are now daily on weekdays ONE LANE OVER because the road designers have taken the others for other pathways, such as for bicycles—many if not quite all are now motorized and they and the delivery trucks now own it. The Trio’s party was at Doubles

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on 59th and Fifth, and the Animal Medical Center’s dinner was at Cipriani on East 42nd Street between Lexington.

That’s not a great distance from Fifth and 59th normally EXCEPT on week nights at that hour ONE LANE is all that would be available to go anywhere, even a couple of blocks (no kidding). I knew if I went to Doubles first and got there as they were opening, I’d have about 15 minutes before I could grab a taxi and hit the road for Cipriani.

SO I skipped the party and got to the dinner at 7.

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the guests were either late in arriving after spending their pre-time at other parties.

I don’t regret giving my time to the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, however, although I did miss the chance to attend what for a lot of people must have been the party of the year.

Catching up; always catching up on these last nights of the year.

On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (ICAA) celebrated the winners of the 2025 McKim, Mead & White Awards at the Metropolitan Club. Thsee awards recognize achievement

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in individual projects in architecture, interiors, landscape, urbanism, and building craftsmanship & artisanship throughout New York, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut.

McKim, Mead & White Awards Co-Chair Andrew Califano delivered welcoming remarks to the 350 guests in attendance at the sold-out event, and architect Peter Pennoyer delivered remarks in remembrance of architect Robert A.M. Stern, who passed away the previous week and left a lasting impact on the world of architecture and the ICAA. Corey Damen Jenkins, the internationally-ac-

claimed AD100 and ELLE Decor A-List interior designer and author, served as the emcee for the awards ceremony, presenting the 16 awards for winning projects in classical and traditional architecture, art, and design to the recipients.

The award laureates are selected by a jury of experts in the fields of architecture and design. This year’s jury included Barbara Eberlein, Eberlein Design Consultants; Brandon Ingram, C. Brandon Ingram Design; Helen Lambrakis, Garden 26 Landscape Design; Joanna Lombard, the University of Miami School of Architecture; and Madison

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I do have political opinions just like everybody else, and over the years I have volunteered in elections from local to the Presidency. What I liked doing was calling on people in their neighborhoods and hearing how they were doing and what they’re thinking. I’ve never engaged in debates about candidates. Furthermore, the “Vote” you cast is your most personal business, whatever the description.

Although nowadays

both parties can’t stop asking you which is your Party, as if to imply that we all vote by our P a r t y ’s ” rule. HA!!

It used to be not very long ago that it was considered a private matter for each voter.

Over the past few decades I notice that campaigning is very financially (to the voter) related. In both parties. Every bit of information that is sent to potential voters ultimately ends asking for

money. Every single time.

And a second time, a third, or... That never happened before.

Yes, campaigns always seek backers, but any message I get from a candidate these days ends (or begins) with a request for money/moola, immediately followed by the tiered chart to make expressing your generosity clearly expressed (to somebody).

As it happens, I get a lot of these requests every day from both sides, and

from all over the country — often multiple identical solicitations. Given the very hard times financially these days for the American public, which are obvious when you read about the effect on people’s employment, I’m left wondering how much a lot of these candidates truly know about the American voter’s wallet.

Trump. The NewYorkSocial Diary.com, five days a week, now in our 25th year. I’ve watched his “career” as it turned out, like a spectator, since he first came on the scene in Manhattan, circa 1960s. What was notable to me was how this kid (early 20s) who grew up in Queens where his father was

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Donald Osborne and Frances Fisher

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successful in the real estate business in the Queens part of New York, and went out into the world of New York called Manhattan. And became a young man’s version of a real estate tycoon. And a family man.

You could imagine that happening to anyone under those circumstances. No. Not in New York. In New York everyone of success has their own path. I have never really known him personally except everybody kind of knows Donald Trump, or think they do.

I have been observing his career since the beginning, more than a half century ago.

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Audrey and Martin Gruss with Frances and Jeff Fisher

ways like him. I am, however, on one dark, cold evening surrounded by those who do in early November of 1960. not like him even though they That night in Lewiston, know next to nothing about Maine, Senator John F. Kenhim. But because I have a nedy from Massachusetts daily public was travelvoice with ing through the Diary, I the New STAY OUT England of any pubarea in the lic reference very last to the curdays of his rent politics c a mp a i g n today, as evfor the eryone has Presidency.

Donald Trump and father a right to his or He was making Fred Trump, 1986 her opinion. brief speaking I’ve worked in several appearances in the New Enpolitical campaigns over gland states just two days bethe years as a Democrat- fore the election of 1960. ic volunteer. It all began in Meanwhile, back to Dithe late '60s, inspired by the ary Wednesday in Decemimpression JFK (and mil- ber; all in one big familions of others) made on me ly. Getting down to 32 de-

Jerry Seay and Jimmy Gubelmann

grees, freezing but warmer in the Sun these days, even though there was a day full of rain. The holidays among us have begun, and it is our great good fortune to have this photograph marking the beginning of the Christmas season.

The little ones in the photo are from four couples, all related. My imagination has them 15 or 20 years from now one day, and having lived far outside New York, looking at that the skyline across the Park outside the window behind them. It’s always a wonder and for some, a thrill.

They were each year a kind of portrait on Charlotte Ford's greeting card, more relaxed than the for-

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DAV I D PAT R I C K C O LU M B IA mal, but handsomely presented, a gentle flattery.

There were the inevitable years when the “faces” on the annual photographs increased until the present, when Charlotte has removed herself from the portrait — to be replaced by her only child and now her four grandchildren: Alessandro, daughter Charlotte, Callie, and Annabelle. Her mother, Elena, is also included.

All a matter of time. In her youth, long before I met her, Charlotte was the most famous debutante in America. A household name. Because of her name, the great-grand daughter of Henry Ford.

By the middle of the 20th was famous in the social century, her great grandfa- worlds of New York and ther, the farmer’s boy Hen- Europe. It so happened as a ry, who had no interest in very young woman that she farming but was romanced dreamed of a by Stavros steam engine Niarchos, who on a wagon got her pregso they could nant. go to the I don’t know market and what followed, get back in a but the highday, became ly publicized an immortal story was legend and that Niarchos a very rich didn’t want man, a founto divorce his dational as- Debutante Charlotte Ford, 1959 wife and marpect of the American 20th ry Charlotte.

Charcentury, and the world. lotte’s father, Henry Ford And granddaughter Char- II, then informed him lotte who went to schools in through President JohnEurope and got around. She son that if he didn’t marry

her, his oil tankers would never enter American waters again.

Whatever happened was repaired with time. Charlotte and daughter have always lived here in New York as well as Detroit, Southampton and Sun Valley, and often in the company of her grandchildren.

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storms are a menace. Although mainly temporary.

And it’s the “temporary” that always touches our sentiments.

When I was a kid growing up in exurban Massachusetts countryside, the snows would often come frequently enough that the general land around us was white throughout midwinter. And then in Central Maine, when I was in college at Colby, the snows were frequent and so were the skiers throughout New England, and because of the cold remained two or three feet on the ground until late April.

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We are in what is the busi- one’s day. est time of the At this curyear in New rent age and York. How it time, I enjoy is busy varrecollecties invariing the First ably, and it Important is directly Time I came related to the to New York two holidays; (having been one ostensiborn here bly religious but a New (Christmas), England boy and the other shortly thereThe Official after). It was a Turning The Page Winter in New York City moment that had in one’s life. Both are good an enormous effect on my reason to celebrate and toast entire future. Quite by acthe future and maybe even a cident of Fate of course. I’ve brighter day, depending on told the story before, so I’ll

keep it short.

It was a Debutante Party at the Waldorf Astoria on the 20th of December when I was a sophomore in college. A girl, a friend and neighbor of mine in Massachusetts, who went to college here in New York, told me that she’d been invited to a “Debutante Party” at the Waldorf on that day. This was, of course, to a New England kid’s ear, Very Important. New York, New York.

In the telling, my friend mentioned that she needed an escort. As it happened, I had a college roommate named Al Zehe who was

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And so it was: because I’d solved my neighbor’s social needs, I was indeed invited. It was during the Christmas vacation weeks.

Al was from Erie, and I was from western Massachusetts. Fortunately his moth-

er arranged hotel rooms for nue, where she would be us at the Waldorf. with the “debutante,” a New Indeed, it was very fancy, York girl named Catherine the Waldorf at Christmas Hohenlohe. I had never time, and heard her very active name bein terms of fore, but I social and was very entertainfami lment. The iar with debutante the name party was of Mora black tie t o n evening, Downey, which was her stepDebutantes at the Waldorf Astoria also a first. father, with Both Al and I arrived in whom she lived alongside New York in the mid-after- her mother and brother. noon and checked in. There That visit that afternoon, was a message waiting from all these many years later, Kathy, my friend, directing was the opening of the door us to go to 640 Park Ave- to my life — not because of

any individual specifically, although Catherine had a profound effect on little David.

But that night’s evening was held in one of the main rooms just inside the main entrance on Park Avenue. It was a very large, bright, yet glamorously dark-ish room that included a stage for the orchestra. Catherine’s beautiful mother and her stepfather were hosting C.Z. Guest as well as President Kennedy’s mother.

All of it was like a wideeyed tourist taking in New York but also in an aspect of city-life that was influential. As it happened when I got back to college, I was so

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PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY’S ANNUAL WOMEN OF DISTINCTION LUNCHEON TO HONOR HILARY GEARY ROSS AND SARA MCCANN Every year, Palm Beach Atlantic University’s (PBA) Women of Distinction luncheon brings the Palm Beach County community together to recognize change-makers and innovators who have stepped up to serve others, challenged the status quo, or led in times of uncertainty. Their boldness isn’t just celebrated—it inspires others to do the same. This time-honored event honors influencers in education, the arts, health care, and business who have dedicated themselves to family, excellence, and community. Proceeds support scholarships for PBA students who demonstrate outstanding achievements in academics, service, and leadership.

The 2026 honorees are Author Hilary Geary Ross and CEO and Creative Director of Hive Collective Sara McCann, who are being recognized for their philanthropic work, leadership, and unwavering support for the community. They join an A-list of extraordinary honorees, including veteran advocate Lois Pope, the late fashion icon Iris Apfel, and Harvard Mahoney Neuroscience Institute cofounder Hillie Mahoney.

About the Honorees Hilary Geary Ross is the author of New York, New York and Palm Beach People—published in 2011 and 2014 respectively—in collaboration with renowned Scottish-American photographer Harry Benson. Ross is also the society editor for Quest and Q magazines, having penned the popular “Appearances” column for Quest, plus numerous other features, for 17 years. She also previously wrote a Palm Beach column for the New York Social Diary.

Over the years, Ross has held several prominent philanthropic roles,

including serving as president of the Blenheim Foundation’s U.S. board, the Women’s Board of the Boys’ Club of New York, and the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy. She currently serves on the board of the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation and on the Trustees’ Council of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Sara McCann is CEO and creative director of Hive Collective, a collection of brands devoted to luxury products and high-quality services.

She founded McCann Design Group in 2000, after years of living and entertaining in Palm Beach honed her expertise for designing beautiful and functional interiors.

McCann opened Hive Home, Gift & Garden in 2013 to showcase her fresh style and unerring eye. She began expanding the brand in 2019 to include several apparel boutiques, followed by the highly anticipated Hive Bakery & Cafe, contemporary furniture showroom Pure by Hive, and Hive Bed & Bath and Hästens Palm Beach. In 2020, the Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce awarded McCann the Entrepreneur Award, reflecting her enterprising spirit and innovative presence. She has also been named in The Palm Beach 100, honoring the region’s most influential business leaders.

The 34th Annual Women of Distinction takes place on February 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach. It will include a reception, followed by the luncheon, awards ceremony, and presentation of scholarships to 16 students.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit pba.edu/wod or call (561) 803-2777.

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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY MRS. WINSTON Frederick Churchill Guest, better known as C.Z., was the definition of Palm Beach in every way. Period. She knew it and reacted accordingly.

C.Z. was many things to many people: loved and envied, emulated and dismissed, yet she was always kind to me and happy to be photographed. Never caught off guard, always impeccably turned out—even when on her hands and knees planting flowers in the garden she loved.

I first met her daughter Cornelia when I photographed her on horseback with her mother in 1983 (shown here).

In the ensuing years, Cornelia became an accomplished equestrian, competing in Wellington quite often.

Having photographed Cornelia many times—from LIFE magazine’s “Deb of the Decade” profile to posing topless on a diving board in the south of France (which I hear caused C.Z. to cringe) to being totally involved in saving homeless animals—has always been fun. Her awareness and kindness are evident when you meet her.

And her devotion to animals reminds me of Gigi and my daughter, Tessa, who currently has eight rescue pugs.

Cornelia moved to Dallas a year or so ago to have more room for her animals, which range from minihorses to whatever comes her way. We’ll wait to see if she sneaks into Palm Beach now and then to see old friends… waiting for the next chapter… u 74 QUEST

Cornelia and C.Z. Guest in Wellington, Florida, 1983. Photographed by Harry Benson.

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I THINK IT must have been thirty-some years ago. I was walking with Kate Reardon, a pretty young thing who later on became editor of Tatler, the London monthly for people who can see but can’t read. We had just been to a grand shindig, the annual London bash given by Lord and Lady Black, Conrad being my boss at the 06 7 0 QUEST

time. We were looking for a taxi.

That is when a curly-haired handsome man stuck his head out of a jalopy he was driving and said that we’ll never find a taxi this time of day. He offered us a ride.

Kate gave me a questioning look.

I jumped at the chance, as I had recognized the driver.

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TA K I Once we approached Mayfair I asked the driver to join us for dinner. Kate continued to look puzzled.

He said that he had maternity duties that evening and politely declined.

“You mean to tell me that the world’s greatest playwright cannot afford a babysitter?” Tom Stoppard smiled at me and told me he read me every week: “I like that you write the way people speak.” It was typical of him.

A great writer praising an average one with the supreme compliment one writer can pay another.

And it gets better. A year or so later, Tom Stoppard dropped in on my New York townhouse out of the blue.

He wanted to meet my wife, an Austrian, and see how I lived “in the Bagel, as you

themes equaling those of the ancient Greeks, as was his insistence of mind over heartfelt matter. All this accomplished with a very light touch. I rank Jumpers, Travesties, The Coast of Utopia, and Arcadia among the greatest plays ever. In today’s society, whose purpose has been changed to accumulating credentials rather than learning, Tom’s plays are an education in itself. The last time I saw him was about a year and a half ago at a friend’s memorial service in London.

with an IQ of single numbers. Once upon a time, very stupid people were tolerated and even helped by the state in order to survive the hurdles of life.

Now the stigma of stupidity has been overturned, and the loudest and stupidest of the lot have prevailed. The least informed voices are the loudest, forcing the rest of us to learn to speak their language.

Again, once upon a time bad ideas used to stay local, repeated by other stupid people to their own kind.

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call it.” We had a great chat, and he even offered a job to my then-20year-old daughter, who was moving to London. She accepted with alacrity, and I have been extremely grateful ever since. Tom and I met many times, always at parties, alas, his or those of Paul Johnson, another polymath writer, also no longer with us. His widow, Sabrina, is a very old friend.

So what is there to say about the greatest playwright of modern times that has not already been said, written, and discussed ad nauseam?

Well, just off the top of my head, he explored the science of consciousness, his trademark philosophical

He asked about my swollen eye and told me to stop kickboxing. He never mentioned that there was anything wrong with his health. It was typical.

So long, Sir Tom, there will never be another one like you. And you can finally stop fretting over words. You were the master of them, punto e basta, as they say in the land of pasta.

It is, of course, ironic that the most intelligent and intellectual of playwrights should have lived during a period where humanity managed to dumb itself to an unimaginative degree via technology. A horror called Instagram has birthed a far greater horror called an influencer.

The latter peddles a lifestyle to those

Now, thanks to technology, very bad and very stupid ideas are transmitted to everyone on this planet in a jiffy. Anyone, however useless, can advertise his uselessness ad nauseam and infect everyone connected to that damn machine. Like those idiotic women lining up to cheer the cold-blooded murderer Luigi Mangione in New York, we are all now stupider than ever, thanks to you-know-what. Time to go back to using papyrus like my ancestors in ancient Greece. ◆ For more Taki, visit takimag.com.

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RichardJohnson@questmag.com My Table @ SWIFTY’s RICHARD JOHNSON has settled in at Palm Beach’s Pink Paradise (otherwise known as the legendary Colony Hotel). He is penning a column from his table at Swifty's on questmag.com.

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Taki said he was tempted to title his memoir Farewell to the Last Alpha Male in honor of Hemingway’s Farewell to Arms.

Then he thought of Tender is the Last Alpha Male, after Fitzgerald’s Tender is the Night.

Finally, he considered The Naked and the Last Alpha Male, a play on Mailer’s The Naked

and the Dead.

The “Poor Little Greek Boy” recounts a life dedicated to beautiful women, relentless mischief, and bucking the petty, self-emasculating demands of political correctness.

Taki’s joie de vivre has led him from competing as a skier and a tennis player, to battlefields and courtrooms and Riviera soirées with Porfirio Rubirosa and Brigitte Bardot.

Along the way, he hobnobbed

with princes and presidents, outran husbands, scandalized feminists, and wrote about it all with his trademark fearlessness as The Spectator’s High Life columnist.

But beneath the tales of romantic conquest and misadventure, Taki weaves a sharp commentary on today’s joyless age of liberal scolds and fading masculinity.

Maybe Taki isn’t the last alpha male, but there is no one else like him.

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3. Belgrade, 1978. 4. Cover of The Last Alpha Male. 5. Brigitte Bardot and Taki at a SaintTropez nightclub, 1968. 6. Taki demonstrating a flying karate kick for the idle rich aboard Atlantis, 1975. 7. A thank you note from Princess Diana thanking Taki for a dinner he hosted to introduce her to friends in the press, 1996.

RichardJohnson@questmag.com THE COCONUTS started out in the Roaring Twenties as a group of 25 bachelors who threw a New Year’s Eve party to compensate the hosts and hostesses who had been entertaining and feeding them all season long.

The members wore white dinner jackets, as opposed to their black-tuxedoed guests, and stood at the entry to greet every arrival.

The group maintains a fraternity-like secrecy.

Maybe nothing happens, or maybe a lid is kept on the revelry, which historically powers on until dawn.

As members shuffle off this mortal coil, younger men take their place, but the party goes on.

The bash was held for many years at the Flagler Museum, where the late

David Koch, a Coconut himself, paid for spectacular fireworks over the Intracoastal.

The soirée then moved to The Colony, where the guest list had to be pared, resulting in some ingenious gatecrashers.

The continuing appeal of The Coconuts has always been its heady mix of moguls, grand dames, the

good, the naughty, the very bad, and the beautiful — all gathered in one place at one time.

As one party veteran put it, “It’s a quintessential experience that captures the essence of Palm Beach at the height of the season—if that’s your thing. For the few hundred who will storm the entrance with the precious invite in hand—it is.” ◆

1. A group portrait of The Coconuts at The Flagler Museum, 2017. 2. The late Coconut Percy Steinhart. 3. An invitation to The Coconuts, circa 1990. 4. Coconuts Blakely Page, Piper Quinn, and David Koch, 2017. 5. Anne and Head Coconut Rodney Dillard. 6. Willie and Susan Hutton with Guilford and Jane Dudley and Tony Boalt. 7. A group portrait of The Coconuts at The Poinciana Club, 1976.

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PRESIDING OVER LAKE WORTH LAGOON with timeless elegance, Whitehall—the historic Palm Beach estate of Henry Morrison Flagler—remains one of America’s most breathtaking testaments to the Gilded Age. Completed in 1902 as a gift to his wife, Mary Lily, the 75-room mansion was hailed by contemporaries as “more wonderful than any palace in Europe,” a distinction it continues to earn more than a century later.

Today, Whitehall is a National Historic Landmark open to the public as the Flagler Museum, welcoming visitors from around the world to experience the artistry, innovation, and cultural spirit that defined the era and helped shape modern Florida.

Inside, marble colonnades, Louis XIV–inspired salons, and a vast collection of decorative arts reveal the grandeur of a time when craftsmanship was celebrated and no detail was spared. Yet beyond its opulent interiors, the Museum remains a vibrant cultural anchor—hosting exhibitions, concerts, and lectures that illuminate America’s artistic and historical legacy.

Its programs continue a tradition established by the Flagler family itself: a passion for art, music, and philanthropy that has resonated across generations.

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exhibition exploring the life and work of the esteemed American painter whose luminous canvases capture the gentleness of summer light and the ease of turn-of-the-century life. Opening February 10th and on view through May 24, 2026, Golden Hour traces Curran’s journey from his Ohio beginnings to New York, Paris, and the mountaintop artists’ colony of Cragsmoor.

Featuring rarely seen works, early portraits, and period fashions from both public and private collections, the exhibition immerses visitors in landscapes of sunlit gardens, windswept vistas, and elegant figures in flowing white dresses—a poetic blend of Gilded Age refinement and American Impressionist style.

Music has long been central to Whitehall’s heritage, and the tradition continues with the 2026 Flagler Museum Music Series.

Between February 10th and March 24th, guests will enjoy intimate performances by world-class musicians, including

the Isidore String Quartet, Jolente De Maeyer and Nicolaas Kende, the Poulenc Trio, Trio Gaia, and renowned guitarist Paul Galbraith. True to the spirit of the Flagler legacy, audiences experience chamber music in the exquisite Music Room— complete with a pre-concert reception.

Rounding out the season, the 2026 Flagler Museum Lecture Series brings leading scholars, authors, and designers to the Grand Ballroom from January 11th through March 22nd. Topics range from Gilded Age architecture and landmark preservation to innovations in technology, design, and philanthropy—each supporting the Museum’s commitment to sharing the stories that shaped America’s cultural landscape.

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JEWELRY

THE NAME OF Anna Miller and Carrie Murray’s jewelry company, Pelimingo, references their children’s school mascots—the Pelicans and the Flamingos of the Palm Beach Day Academy—as well as several landmarks and historic figures associated with their hometown, such as Flagler, Cocoanut Row, Everglades, Mizner, and others.

From their chic, cabana-style shop in the Paramount Building, and at coast-to-coast trunk shows, the pair— both of whom reside on the island’s North End—encourage customers to create their own fine jewelry pieces from a range of components that comprise Pelimingo’s extensive offerings.

“We want clients to play and create personal expressions— something they can truly call their own,” says Murray.

Pelimingo does have a core collection, however, which has attracted a following from customers who have discovered the company, which has operated for just over a year.

The 14- and 18-karat gold necklaces, bracelets, pendants, earrings, and rings are meant to create a “piece of Palm Beach,” says Miller, who has a background in art and design as well as fashion. Color and sparkle are provided by a selection of elements featuring precious and semi-precious gemstones.

Murray previously created one-of-a-kind, hand-sewn fabric totes and clutches before joining Miller in the jewelry venture.

“We encourage buyers to discover their creative side,” she explains. The intended result is a piece that is unique to the wearer.

“It’s all about layering,” says Miller, “and curating your own look, telling your own story.” u Clockwise from top left: Pelimingo’s interior; the Palm Beach Pendant, 14k handcrafted and locally made ($3,200) with gold, emerald, garnet, and diamond accent pieces ($275-$585); Everglades Glider with Tiger Eye Cabochons 18k ($4,500) on the Gold Coast Tube Collar 18k ($8,500), and Drop Earrings 18k ($595); the Palm Beach Collar 14k ($3,800) adorned with light blue topaz and diamond accent pieces ($350-$485). Opposite page: Anna Miller and Carrie Murray at Pelimingo, located at The Paramount Building.

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THE CLEAN AND RESTORATIVE signature power of Reyad luxury haircare has arrived in Palm Beach! When husband-andwife team Kylie “Jax” Williard Fritas and Reyad Fritas founded Suite Reyad, they had a vision: to create a specialized salon where their roster of high-profile clients from around the world could receive personalized care in a relaxed and intimate setting.

Now operating a third salon in Palm Beach—following New York City (at The Pierre Hotel) and Aspen (at the St. Regis)—Suite Reyad brings its clean, natural and expert haircare skills to a prime location along Palm Beach’s South County Road.

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Reyad Fritas is a globally renowned, Parisiantrained “Master Colorist”. He began his career in Paris at the age of fifteen, later training in London and New York. After spending years at Frédéric Fekkai, Reyad launched his own brand, widely celebrated for expert color services and products designed to provide strength and shine.

The Parisian-born stylist does not work alone. His success is equally shared with his business partner and wife, Kylie Williard Fritas (known simply as, “Jax”). While Reyad is the artist, Jax drives the business, lending a global perspective to their brand. Together, the duo created the Suite Reyad luxury haircare collection to meet high-performance standards for damaged hair and at-home care.

Their line is trusted by an exclusive roster of notable clients, from models and fashion editors to tastemakers and rockstars.

Reyad’s focus on creating natural, healthy-looking hair that honors a woman’s innate base and complexion has become his signature. He is especially known for his “balayage” highlights—a skill that requires a freehand hair painting technique to create

natural, sun-kissed color with a perfect gradation of lightness towards the ends.

Ever-elegant equestrian beauty Delfina Blaquier shares, “I’ve known and trusted Reyad for over fifteen years, and he has that rare gift of pairing true professionalism with an ease that makes you feel instantly comfortable—and effortlessly beautiful. His vision has always aligned with my own values around authenticity and understated elegance, which is why he’s the person I call for anything hair-related. I’m so excited for his new studio in Palm Beach; it feels like the perfect evolution for him.” ◆ J A N UA RY 2 0 2 6 8 5

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PEAK SEASON has arrived in Palm Beach, inspiring a curated edit of island-chic styles and accessories.

TAMARA COMOLLI’s ALWAYS DIAMONDS Cut from soft jersey, Oscar de la Renta’s

Alternating Graduated Necklace in ‘Classic’ 18k

Foxglove Sketch Jersey Dress features a

yellow gold with white diamonds. Price upon

foxglove and dandelion motif in a

request at us.tamaracomolli.com.

striking interplay of line drawing and vivid color. $2,846 at oscardelarenta.com.

Designed in collaboration with The Colony Hotel, this Palm Leaf Beaded Clutch bag is as classic as it is fun! Inspired by the Pink Paradise. Hand beaded. $245 at thecolonyedit.com.

Verdura’s Blue Topaz Diamond Fleuron Cuff Bracelet. $72,500 at greenleafcrosby.com or visit Greenleaf & Crosby’s Palm Beach boutique at 236 Worth Avenue.

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Barton & Gray Mariners Club offers an assortment of membership options. Members enjoy a lifetime of yachting with the ability to adjust their membership and take advantage of the ever-expanding harbors and new yachts being added to the club.

Visit bartonandgray.com.

Silver Oak’s 2021 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has captivating notes of cedar, vanilla, and clove layered over a lush Kiton’s Single-breasted blazer, three buttons (rolled to

foundation of blackberry,

two), notch lapel, half-lined. Composition: lightweight

black cherry, and ripe

summer cashmere. Price upon request at us.kiton.com

raspberry. $100 at select

or visit Kiton’s boutique at The Royal Poinciana Plaza,

liquor stores.

Suite 307. Call 561.247.7392.

Stubbs & Wootton’s Skull Grove Bouclé Slippers in Green. $625 at stubbsandwootton.com.

Rolex has introduced its very first ceramic dial on an 18 ct white gold version of the Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II. Price upon request at rolex.com.

Porsche 911 GT3 90 F.A. Celebrating the 90th birthday of Prof. Ferdinand Alexander (F.A.) Porsche, designer of the iconic 911, this is a limited run of 90 cars worldwide. Contact PorscheWestPalmBeach.com to order.

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Grazia e Marica Vozza Large Lapis, Malachite & Tiger Eye Fish Necklace. $5,975 at viacoquina.com.

Nestled in Via Mizner on Worth Avenue, Renato’s Palm Beach impresses in every way, making it the perfect restaurant for any special occasion. Visit renatospalmbeach.com.

Dennis Basso’s Pistachio Green Duchess Satin Pearl Trimmed Pant Suit. Pants

Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is offering its Winter Sale. Explore the warm Caribbean breeze and

($4,390) and Jacket ($3,590). For more

embrace the sun in the Dominican Republic with

information, visit dennisbasso.com or

25% off in rooms, suites, and villas. Valid for travel

call 212.794.4500. Visit the boutique

between January 4th and March 21st. For more

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information, visit casadecampo.com.do.

Book your stay at The Boca Raton!

The 2nd Annual Artisans Wine & Food Festival will be held at The Boca Raton hotel in partnership with Napa Valley Vintners. January 15th - 18th. For tick-

Enhance your teatime ritual with Asprey’s Zebra Tea & Coffee

ets, visit artisansofwineandfood.com. For

Set. Crafted from fine bone china, this collection showcases a

hotel stays, visit thebocaraton.com.

hand-painted zebra pattern. Price upon request at asprey.com.

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Fresh Finds

Bringing a new life into the world deserves an experience that

feels exceptional. At Jupiter Medical Center, The Tansky Maternity Experience offers elevated comfort, exclusive amenities, and expert care to help you rest, recover, and connect with your little one. Visit jupitermed.com.

The Rene Coffee Table is a sculptural composition of cast glass and blackened steel. Specialized artisans heat molten glass in an amorphous mold to shape the tabletop. It solidifies with a liquid shine, soft ripples, and tiny bubbles within. $16,000 at maidenhome.com.

This January, the Society of the Four Arts presents its Sanda & Jeremiah Lambert Concert Series, curated

by Artistic Advisor Wu Han and Chief Operating Officer Sofia Maduro, delivering the finest music to the Palm Beach community. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit fourarts.org.

Hamilton Jewelers’ Private Reserve Platinum and Emerald 6.52 ct and Diamond 3.19 ct earrings. Visit the Palm Beach boutique at 215 Worth Avenue or

Charlotte Kellogg’s Cable Knit Pullover Sweater in Cashmere ($425) and Long Silk Stretch Pant ($350).

Visit charlottekellogg.com.

hamiltonjewelers.com.

Vintage Moroccan silverwork box, with ivory inlay cabochon accent. 12” W x

Treat yourself to a getaway to Rock House in the Bahamas.

7” D x 9” H. $1,495. For

Poised along historic Bay Street on Harbour Island’s sunset

more information, visit

side, the newly renovated hotel is inspired by the island’s rich

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history and classic 18th century New England-style architecture.

or call 561.659.7085.

For more information, visit rockhousebahamas.com.

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A SEASON OF SOUND AT THE FOUR ARTS

THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS in Palm Beach provides a rich calendar of cultural programming—from lectures and concerts to art exhibitions and educational events. Its campus offers visitors tranquil sculpture and demonstration gardens, a library, a children’s library, and a modern educational center.

This January, the Sanda & Jeremiah Lambert Concert Series, curated by Artistic Advisor Wu Han and Chief Operating Officer Sofia Maduro, continues The Four Arts’ commitment to bringing the finest music to the Palm Beach community.

Superstar soprano Angel Blue and conductor and pianist Bryan Wagorn will perform on the Walter S. Gubelmann Auditorium stage Sunday, January 11th at 3 p.m. Blue, whose recent performances with the Metropolitan Opera won her a Grammy Award, teams up with Wagorn for a recital of music from around the globe. She sings a transcendent program in four languages, with sweet and ethereal French numbers by Gabriel Fauré, some passionate Russian songs of Sergey Rachmaninoff, and a set of impressive German lieder by Richard Strauss. Blue rounds out the program with touching renditions of American folk tunes and spirituals.

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The Society of the Four Arts’ January concerts feature soprano Angel Blue, pianist Paul Lewis, and the Brentano String Quartet.

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wich of French and German works on Wednesday, January 14th at 7:30 p.m. At the heart of the program is L’isle joyeuse by Claude Debussy, who brought the ethereal qualities of French impressionist painting to the palette of the piano. Also included are two affecting and dramatic piano sonatas by W.A. Mozart and the witty, stirring improvisations by Francis Poulenc.

On Wednesday, January 21st at 7:30 p.m., the Brentano String Quartet, known for their “yearning lyricism” and “selfless music-making,” present three works by Ludwig van Beethoven. They open with the whimsical, heavenly Op. 74 Quartet, nicknamed the “harp” for all its playful plucking and strumming. Also featured are one of his early Op. 18 quartets, which take inspiration from the balance and perfection of the Classical era, and the daring “Razumovsky” Quartet in C major that Beethoven wrote during his bold, heroic period. ◆ Tickets for each concert are $40 and can be purchased at tickets. fourarts.org or by calling 561.655.7226. For more information about The Society of the Four Arts, visit fourarts.org.

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SHE SHATTERED THE CEILING. THEN SHE RAISED THE FLOOR. TRUE INFLUENCE is not built in isolation, and Ashlee Clarke’s life proves that leadership is strongest when it lifts others.

She is the CEO and Co-Chairwoman of Empower Ocean Media Group, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Leading the largest independent media group in the U.S., she has redefined both strength and purpose. Her story is not merely one of professional triumph but of transformation, turning influence into impact and ambition into a lifelong movement for women’s empowerment and equality.

From growing up in Georgia to building her career in the center of global media in New York City, Clarke’s ascent has been one of relentless drive and fearless vision. She has shattered glass ceilings through determination, guided by a commitment to long-term impact. Her rise has never been about shortcuts or luck. It wasn’t glamorous. Just pure grit, discipline, and an unshakable belief that women belong in every room where decisions are made. Clarke chooses the path less traveled, staying focused on the bigger picture as she’s earned her spot at tables where women were once only guests, not leaders. She does what few are willing to do, going places others cannot go.

Always a shaper of culture, Ashlee Clarke first gained public recognition as a television anchor and on-air personality across major networks. She built a global skincare company with worldwide influencers long before being an influencer was a thing, leveraging media partners to amplify awareness.

Her creative, entrepreneurial instinct later transformed into a formidable producing resume on Broadway, where Clarke has earned a remarkable 20 Tony Award nominations and five wins. Her credits include the record-breaking musical Tootsie, along with American Buffalo starring Laurence Fishburne and Sam Rockwell, and Hendrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People, starring Jeremy Strong. She has also extended her storytelling to the big screen as a producer of feature films, including last 2024’s women’s empowerment movie The Fabulous Four, starring Bette Midler and Susan Sarandon. Across every plat-

form she touches, Clarke brings a fearless cultural impact.

Her dedication to empowering women began long before her creative and corporate success. While still in college, she began mentoring young women, helping them find confidence and direction before her own career had even taken flight. That spark of purpose evolved into launching a finishing and empowerment school for teens, where she taught leadership, resilience, and the power of self-worth. Over seven years, she helped hundreds of young women learn not just how to walk into a room, but how to own it. Many of her students went on to become doctors, educators, and executives, living proof that her mentorship could ripple outward in extraordinary ways.

Her vision has always reached beyond mentorship. Clarke was invited to Washington in 2015 after launching the first taxfree tampon, raising awareness against the pink tax. She stood before Congress to advocate for women’s advancement and policy change. Clarke believes that empowerment is not a slogan. It is structure, access, and opportunity. True progress, she says, happens when women rise together and rewrite the rules.

In her current role, Clarke brings that same fire to leadership. Her approach balances innovation with intention, guiding a company culture where fearlessness fuels innovation and team members are encouraged to rise boldly and unapologetically. She leads with both grit and grace, embodying a rare blend of Southern resilience and Metropolitan ambition, a combination that has made her one of the most influential women in modern media.

At 41, Ashlee Clarke remains proof that work ethic, courage, and conviction can move mountains. Her story is one of women inspiring women until the tide itself changes direction.

In Ashlee Clarke’s world, a full life means growing fearlessly and bringing others along so their dreams can rise too. ◆ Ashlee Clarke of Empower Media.

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THE POWER OF THE JUNIOR COMMITTEE AT HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION PHILANTHROPY IS A BIG PART of what makes America America. And when it comes to giving, Baby Boomers currently are the most philanthropic generation ever in the United States.

To be sure, this generation has been key to two decades of growth at Hope for Depression Research Foundation (HDRF).

However, when HDRF started its Junior Committee in Palm Beach and New York in 2022, the charity quickly realized this young set was a secret weapon waiting to be tapped. The power was not in dollars raised (yet!), but in impressive quantities of awareness, energy, and knowledge.

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“They have so much curiosity and willingness to discuss the issues,” said Founder and Chair Audrey Gruss. “They are just so into it!”

HDRF’s Junior Committee feels unstoppable in many ways: their willingness to discuss mental health, their open conversation about treatment, their hunger to learn about the research, and their desire to do more for the cause. They have seen the toll of depression personally in their lives and among their friends, and they want to make a difference.

The inaugural Junior Committee reception was hosted by

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Palm Beach native PJ Quick Pollack in 2022. The elegant party he threw at his mother’s home boasted a DJ and massive gobo light on the front of the house. The guests came dressed to the nines, proud to be part of the cause. Subsequent years have seen equally fantastic events hosted by Callie Baker Holt, Nick Mele, and Grace and Tally Walker.

In fall 2022, Elizabeth Meigher spearheaded the NYC Junior Committee, working her extensive network to fill the venerable Doubles venue. The room held all the young movers and shakers of New York, who were mesmerized by the summary of research presented by Audrey Gruss and the HDRF team.

The Junior Committee also arrives in full force at the Palm Beach Race of Hope in February, donning bright costumes and forming large running teams. They use their social media skills and worldwide reach to raise dollars and excitement for the day.

In fact, HDRF now invites select junior donors to regular committee events, because of the energy and excitement they bring.

All of this underscores how far the HDRF mission to raise mental health awareness has come. When HDRF was founded twenty years ago, few of its early donors knew anything about depression and did not want to talk about it. Today, HDRF’s

Clockwise from top left: Lauren Merck and Hollis Bradley Pica; Turner Mistretta and PJ Quick Pollack; Sarah and Andrew Wetenhall; Stacey Leuliette and Grace Walker; Elizabeth Meigher. Opposite page: HDRF Advisory Council Member Scott Snyder, Callie Baker Holt, Audrey Gruss, and Nick Mele.

young group is determined to move the needle on mental health treatment—and that puts depression squarely in philanthropy’s spotlight. u For more information, visit hopefordepression.org.

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PALM BEACH COUNTY RALLIES FOR ADVANCED IMAGING PALM BEACH COUNTY’S philanthropic community will gather on Saturday, March 7th, as Jupiter Medical Center Foundation hosts its 49th Annual Black-Tie Ball at the iconic Breakers resort. Chaired by Suzanne Niedland, daughter of the Center’s namesake, the prestigious event promises an evening of gourmet dining, live entertainment, and meaningful celebration, all in support of expanded imaging services that will benefit patients throughout Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

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This year’s Ball comes at a pivotal moment for Jupiter Medical Center as the hospital embarks on a major expansion and renovation of the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center to significantly increase access to advanced diagnostic imaging.

The project will add 13,000 square feet dedicated to state-of-theart technology, including three new CT scanners, a second MRI machine, expanded mammography services, and a specialized ultrasound biopsy room. These enhancements will increase

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Jupiter Medical Center’s 49th Annual Black-Tie ball to support the Maragret W. Niedland Breast Center expansion.

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capacity to see more patients, reduce wait times, and ensure that patients of all ages and needs receive timely, accurate diagnoses delivered with exceptional care. The thoughtfully designed environment will elevate comfort, efficiency, and innovation, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to world-class quality, safety, and patient experience.

Thanks to a landmark $5 million gift from Dorothy J. Thompson, the Foundation has already met one-third of its overall $15 million fundraising goal. Thompson’s gift will support the creation of a serene new lobby, healing garden, and advanced imaging suite, named in recognition of her enduring commitment to compassionate, patientcentered care.

The annual Black-Tie Ball draws the region’s most influential supporters, united by a shared vision for healthcare excellence.

Under Suzanne Niedland’s leadership, guests will enjoy

Ball. 3. Live performance. 4. Dr. Lee Fox, Molly Newton, Suzanne Niedland, Dr. John Rimmer, Dr. Orna Hadar, and Dr. Andrew Hall. 5. Joe and Kelly Rooney with Nika and Mark Ciarfela. 6. Hilary and Bryant Gumbel. 7. Craig Washington, Babe Rizutto, Billie Heffner, and Dennis Rizzuto.

an evening of elegance and impact, with proceeds directly supporting the breast center’s expansion. The hospital’s premier social event of the season is more than a celebration; it is a testament to the power of philanthropy and to the community’s unwavering support of the region’s only independent not-forprofit health care system. u For more information about the expansion of The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center, visit jmcfoundation.org.

For tickets or sponsorship opportunities for the Black-Tie Ball, call 561.263.3712.

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PALM BEACH’S CULTURAL RENAISSANCE THE WAIT IS OVER. GLAZER HALL’s debut season is here, delivering a truly grand experience with a star-studded lineup of unforgettable performances. Palm Beach’s premier nonprofit waterfront performing arts venue will immerse guests into a mesmerizing world of culture and entertainment, featuring legendary Grammy Award winners, Broadway stars, acclaimed dancers, illusionists, comedians, and storytellers.

GLAZER HALL offers entertainment that is accessible and relevant to all, including show genres and events ranging from music, cabaret, film, jazz, opera, and speakers, to food and culture events, comedy, dance, magic, theater, arts education, family, and more. Each show has a different story to tell, designed to inspire audiences of all ages and deepen human connection through the arts. Secure a seat now to experience the finest entertainment Palm Beach has to offer.

A spellbinding, family-friendly production, Masters of Illusion: Believe the Impossible, makes its Palm Beach debut with an extraordinary lineup of award-winning magicians from around the world. Also taking the Palm Beach stage for the first time, the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) will present an exclusive program for GLAZER HALL, featuring 13 dancers performing a selection of classical favorites and contemporary masterpieces.

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Trouble, to Palm Beach. The iconic duo from the Emmy-nominated hit show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, will give a completely unscripted performance of hilarity, where anything can happen!

GLAZER HALL is alive with music this season. Become transported to Crescent City with the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, featuring an electrifying, soulful performance of New Orleans music. Opera lovers can enjoy a black-tie evening featuring legendary soprano Renée Fleming as she performs a selection of her favorite pieces, ranging from classic arias to songs from the Great American Songbook. Enjoy a night of timeless pop hits with one of the most influential and recognizable bands in history, The Beach Boys. The GRAMMY-winning rock band that defined the California Sound will perform iconic songs like “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls,” and “Surfin’ U.S.A.” Theater enthusiasts and novices alike can witness Broadway’s brightest star, Tony Award nominee Megan Hilty, transcend stage and screen. Beloved for her unforgettable turn as Glinda in Wicked and her breakout role as Ivy Lynn on NBC’s Smash, Hilty has earned her place as one of the most celebrated and versatile performers of her generation.

It’s a season of glitz, glamour, and grandeur. ◆ For the most up-to-date calendar of upcoming shows, to become a member, or purchase tickets, visit glazerhall.org or call 561.576.7860.

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Inside GLAZER HALL’s debut season of star-studded shows.

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View of the Ritz-Carlton Residences in West Palm Beach.

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CHRISTOPHER LEAVITT Douglas Elliman / 917.664.0720 / cleavitt@elliman.com

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Q: What’s the current state of the Palm Beach market?

How would you overall describe the town’s overall energy as we kick off the season?

A: The market is extremely strong and steady. I would say the energy in Palm Beach is electric. Being out and about makes you feel that this is truly the place to be. I really noticed a shift when I joined Equinox in West Palm Beach. I looked around and thought, this is the new era of West Palm: youth, energy, and excitement. West Palm Beach is on a trajectory to become a world-class city, and having Palm Beach Island just over the bridge will make values on the island priceless.

Q: What’s the most surprising buyer behavior you’ve noticed recently?

A: During COVID, buyers wanted homes now, and it seems there is a strong push for immediacy again.

borhoods having a breakthrough moment? What about must-have design features or amenities in homes?

A: The prevailing trend is modern design, but with a softer, more comfortable feel. There is a strong emphasis on entertaining at home—as the town becomes more populated and restaurants grow busier, retreating to your own space and hosting at home has become increasingly important.

Q: Tell us about a listing.

A: I have one of the newest and most spectacular lakefront homes on the market, set to be completed this month (January). It is rare to find brand-new construction of the highest quality on the lake, especially with a deep-water dock for your vessel.

From above: 1265 N Lake Way in Palm Beach, Florida listed for $59,500,000;

Q: Tell us about the current trends. Are there any neigh-

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Q: What can residents look forward to this season?

A: This season ushers in a cultural renaissance with the unveiling of Glazer Hall at The Royal Poinciana Plaza, a long-awaited arts and cultural hub featuring advanced technology, retractable seating, and panoramic views of the Intracoastal and downtown skyline. Complementing this is Tutto Mare, the town’s only waterfront restaurant, offering Mediterranean and Southern Italian cuisine in a stunning setting that is poised to become a local favorite.

Q: What’s the current state of the Palm Beach market?

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continues. Palm Beach itself is vibrant—restaurants are bustling, businesses are thriving, and the social calendar is in full swing.

Q: What’s the most surprising buyer behavior you’ve noticed?

A: Every buyer has unique preferences to accommodate a certain lifestyle. Being in south Florida, we see a lot of interest in the proximity to golf courses. A recent client, who is an avid golfer, needed a flex space as he wanted to build out a professional golf simulator. This was a first for me and I absolutely loved the idea. I had to research the specs to ensure there was a room or an area on the property where one could be built out.

Q: Tell us about the current trends.

A: Outdoor living and wellness-focused amenities are at the forefront. Covered loggias, fully equipped outdoor kitchens, entertainment-ready spaces with integrated technology, and features such as saunas and cold plunges are highly sought after. Buyers are prioritizing homes that embrace a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle, even if it means compromising slightly on interior preferences.

From above: 2600 Fairway Island Drive, Wellington, Florida, listed for $6,975,000; Cristina and Kevin Condon.

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Q: What trends are you noticing?

A: The market is regaining momentum as inventory gradually improves. Buyers are showing renewed confidence, actively securing properties, while sellers are adjusting to a more valueconscious environment. Functional layouts—particularly those with dedicated home offices—remain highly desirable as remote work continues to shape lifestyle preferences.

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NIKKI FIELD Sotheby’s International Realty / 212.606.7669 / nikki.field@sothebys.realty / nikkifield.com

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Q: What’s the current state of the Manhattan market?

A: Manhattan is closing out 2025 with renewed commitment and confidence. While inventory remains selectively tight, qualified buyers are active and highly informed, focusing on best-in-class locations and quality. Pricing has stabilized after several years of recalibration, and sellers who position their homes correctly are achieving strong results. The luxury segment - particularly $10M+ continues to outperform historical norms, driven by both domestic buyers arriving and returning to the city along with international buyers re-engaging now that global financial markets are settling.

Q: Tell us about the current trends.

A: The Upper East Side has seen a remarkable renaissance; buyers who once considered it too traditional are now drawn to its schools, architecture, parks, beautifully preserved townhouse blocks and hot social clubs and chic restaurants. Downtown, NoMad continues to lead the conversation with world-class architecture, acclaimed dining, and new

development that combines modern innovation with enduring design.

Q: Any must-have design features or amenities?

A: Homes that support longevity, comfort, and effortless luxury are commanding the strongest interest.

Buyers are prioritizing turnkey move-in condition with highest quality finishes, peace and quiet, advanced air purification, water filtration, wellness spaces, outdoor access, and intuitive smart-home technology.

Q: Anything else you’d like to share?

A: 2026 will be a year defined by precision. Buyers value authenticity, quality, and lifestyle alignment more than ever. Sellers who embrace data, strategy, and presentation will excel. At Sotheby’s, our focus is unwavering to guide our clients with clarity of deep market analysis and we deliver record-setting results through expertise, global reach, and elevated service.

From above: 39 East 79th Street, Triplex 12/13/14 in New York, New York, listed for $29,500,000; Nikki Field.

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LIZA PULITZER & WHITNEY MCGURK Brown Harris Stevens / 561.373.0666 or 561.310.7919 / lpulitzer@bhsusa.com or wmcgurk@bhsusa.com

Q: What’s the most surprising buyer behavior you’ve noticed recently?

A: Nothing seems to surprise us anymore in Palm Beach real estate—yet the market continues to raise the bar. From record-setting sales to heightened demand for prime oceanfront properties, activity is accelerating as the season gains momentum, reaffirming Palm Beach’s enduring appeal and unmatched desirability.

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desirable and Buyers are willing to pay a premium to be able to move-in and enjoy for the season. We are also finding that expansive gardens, covered outdoor loggias and oversized lots command a premium along with great beach access. Buyers want to enjoy the south Florida lifestyle by enjoying the outdoors.

Q: Tell us about a listing.

A: 143 East Inlet presents a rare opportunity to own the most affordably priced direct oceanfront home in all of Palm Beach.

The ‘’Ultimate Palm Beach’’ beach cabana—the final direct oceanfront property on the island of Palm Beach offered under $35,000,000. Set on an expansive 54,000+/- square-foot lot with a remarkable 100 feet of pristine beach frontage, this rare estate delivers sweeping, unobstructed ocean views and an unparalleled sense of privacy. The six-bedroom, seven-bath residence enjoys a premier position overlooking some of Palm Beach’s best surf breaks, with exceptional snorkeling just steps away near the jetty. The setting is truly unmatched.

From above: 143 East Inlet Drive in Palm Beach, Florida, listed for $34,900,000; Liza Pulitzer and Whitney McGurk.

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Q: What’s the current state of the Palm Beach market? How would you overall describe the town’s overall energy as we kick off the season?

A: The town is coming alive for the season. Worth Avenue is bustling, restaurants are full, and real estate activity is gaining momentum. Early indicators point to an active season ahead.

We have multiple properties under contract and anticipate a very strong start to the 2026 season.

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JOHN & LISA CREGAN Sotheby’s International Realty / 847.651.7210 / john.cregan@sothebys.realty

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Q: What’s the current state of the Palm Beach market?

A: Lisa and I saw nice healthy sales activity all Summer and Fall and it doesn’t feel like much is changing as we head into the season.

That said, it is the “new” Palm Beach. We’ve gotten younger, hipper, and a little more likely to stay up late.

Q: What’s the most surprising buyer behavior you’ve seen?

A: Given the time it can take to get plans approved for new homes, Palm Beach buyers usually express a preference for homes in movein condition. But in the last year or two, super-wealthy buyers have been snapping up large waterfront lots and tear-downs. There’s always been a trophy aspect to owning property here, but land can also be a meaningful hard-asset allocation in portfolio. If it takes a while to get architectural plans approved, that’s ok. It’s appreciating.

Q: Tell us about the current trends.

A: The new construction high-rises south of downtown West Palm are firmly established luxury options at this point. But now the buildings north of downtown are having their day. Their developers are funding renovation and improvements to Curry Park on the Northwood waterfront in a transparently selfish effort to create an upscale neigh-

borhood vibe. And guess what– it’s working.

Q: What are the must-have amenities in homes?

A: Speaking of new West Palm construction, one very timely feature we love is Olara’s “butler closets.” They’re two-sided closets that allow building staff to drop off your endless stream of Amazon deliveries without coming into your unit.

They access it from the hallway, you access it from inside. And if you’d like, you can add a refrigerator in your closet!

Q: Tell us about a listing.

A: We always say lifestyle in Palm Beach is neighborhood specific, and one area buyers can overlook is the South End. About two miles south of Mar-a-Lago, we just listed a three bedroom unit at 2500 South Ocean Boulevard. The condominium consists of three five-story buildings of just 20 units each, sprawling over 10 acres of oceanfront property. There are tennis courts, pool cabanas, and beachside towel service. It’s a Caribbean vacation just a twelve minute drive from Worth Avenue.

From above: 2500 South Ocean Boulevard #1A1 in Palm Beach, Florida, listed for $2,875,000; John and Lisa Cregan.

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SHELLY TRETTER LYNCH Compass / 203.550.8508 / shelly.tretterlynch@compass.com

Q: What’s the most surprising buyer behavior you’ve seen?

A: Even with the interest rate levels starting to shift downwards, many affuent buyers are buying real estate entirely with cash to hedge their bets agaisnt uncertainty in the finanacial markets. This gives buyers a ‘safe-space’ within their financial portfolio. When the rates drop to a much lower level, many, if not most, will finace their properties, creating more liquidity and options to reposition their wealth. This is not just limited to affluent buyers. The shift has also been for first time homebuyers to purchase in cash with the help of family and the transfer of generational wealth.

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tial buyers find themselves looking to move out of the city or even Westchester County, they are looking to have a footprint in Greenwich to be closer to Manhattan even if they have claimed residency in a different state. For many buyers, whether it be a young family or a an empty nester, Greenwich offers the international sphere with the ability to have a more calm environment. With the trend continuing toward wellness, it is an opportunity to find an oasis within a sophisticated environment and a great community infrastructure. Adding to all of these benefits is also the low tax base.

Q: Tell us about a listing.

A: The property featured above is an exceptional opportunity to purchase a noted estate in the backcountry area off of Round Hill Road. The house is perched on one of highest elevations in Greenwich with the most dramatic sunset views. The rare piece of property includes fruit trees, belgium cut stone driveways, stables, paddocks, a riding ring, indoor/outdoor pools, lighted tennis court, and two large cottages. Extra land is also available.

From above: 5 & 7 John Street in Greenwich, Connecticut, listed for $24,000,000; Shelly Tretter Lynch.

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Q: What’s the current state of the Greenwich market?

A: The Greenwich market still lacks a good supply of inventory. If properties are priced properly, then the deals are being contracted within the first 45 days. The market is still at an historically low inventory level. As I have had a long career in the market, I am able to show my clients opportunites that do not open up to the general market, presenting additional opportunities for them.

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DANA KOCH Corcoran / 561.379.7718 / dana.koch@corcoran.com

Q: What’s the current state of the Palm Beach market?

A: Palm Beach remains remarkably stable, and we’re gearing up for what promises to be a very active season. Inventory is still limited, keeping prices strong across the board, while demand for highend trophy properties continues to surge. As the season begins, the energy is vibrant—buyers are motivated, activity is picking up, and there’s a renewed sense of optimism as seasonal residents return.

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Q: What’s the most surprising buyer behavior you’ve noticed recently?

A: A lot of buyers are prioritizing turnkey properties to avoid doing renovations and construction delays. Buyer’s have an increasing lack of bandwidth and appetite to take on new projects—especially with the rising costs of materials creating uncertainty around pricing.

Q: Tell us about the current trends.

A: Neighborhoods: West Palm Beach is experiencing an exciting wave of development, with standout projects and emerging neighborhoods such as Shorecrest, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Olara, South Flagler House, and the newly opened Forte. Additionally,

the area off Georgia Avenue just north of Forest Hill—often referred to as the Warehouse District—continues to evolve with new designer boutiques, restaurants, and vibrant bars, adding even more appeal to the city’s dynamic landscape.

Design Features: Buyers want modern, light-filled spaces with clean lines, smart home technology, and wellness amenities like gyms, infrared saunas, cold plunges, and spa-style bathrooms.

Amenities: Outdoor living spaces, pools, and beach access remain high on the priority list in Palm Beach.

Q: Tell us about a listing.

A: 125 Via Vizcaya is a stunning example of Palm Beach elegance—located just north of the Mar-a-Lago “security zone” on a coveted Estate Section street and it’s listed for $15,250,000. The home has wonderful curb appeal and features over 5,000 square feet, five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two primary suites, a gourmet eat-in kitchen, outdoor loggia, and a pool. It offers the perfect blend of privacy, proximity to town, and it’s ready to enjoy. u From above: 125 Via Vizcaya in Palm Beach, Florida, listed for $15,250,000; Dana Koch.

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On January 30th, Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society will host its Tropical Safari gala in West Palm Beach at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit palmbeachzoo.org.

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Palm Beach Symphony will host its 24th annual gala kickoff reception honoring gala chairs Amy and John T. Collins and gala honorary chairs Susan and Bob Wright at the Findlay Galleries at 6 p.m.

James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, reception chairmen. By invitation. For more information, visit palmbeachsymphony.org.

and honoring our military heroes.

This gala features exquisite dining, an impactful call to the heart, and live entertainment and dancing. For

more information, visit redcross.org.

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American Humane will hold

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Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation will host its Insights VIII “Creativity and the Bipolar Brain” reception and exhibition at the John H. Surovek Gallery at 6 p.m. Frances Fisher and Sally Soter, honorary chairwomen. Katherine Shenaman, chairwoman. For more information, call 888.944.4408.

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RED CROSS BALL

The 65th International Red Cross Ball will take place at The Breakers Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. The evening will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States and open the Palm Beach season in style. This historic event brings together global ambassadors, distinguished guests and our nation’s military in an unforgettable evening of elegance and philanthropy. More than tradition, the Ball supports the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross, helping families in crisis 108 QUEST

its Hero Dog Awards Gala—an unforgettable evening honoring our nation’s most courageous canines—at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach at 6 p.m. For more information, visit americanhumane.org.

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On January 9th, the 65th International Red Cross Ball will take place at The Breakers Palm Beach at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit redcross.org.

Cox Science Center and Aquarium will hold its annual Smarty Party at Kravis Center in West Palm Beach at 6 p.m. This year’s event promises to be truly unforgettable.

Dr. Michael Young, recipient of the 2017 Nobel Prize for Medicine, will speak on his groundbreaking work

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BEYOND THE PALMS

Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach will hold its “Beyond the Palms” 16th annual Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala at The Breakers Palm Beach at 7 p.m. Black tie. By invitation. For more information, visit ccdpb.org.

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Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society will host its Tropical Safari gala in West Palm Beach at 7 p.m. By invitation only. For more information, visit palmbeachzoo.org.

On January 15th, Cox Science Center and Aquarium will hold its annual Smarty Party at Kravis Center in West Palm Beach at 6 p.m. For more information, visit coxsciencecenter.org. on circadian rhythms as well as his current research on the profound impact sleep and meal timing have on longevity. For more information, visit coxsciencecenter.org.

ARTISANS OF FOOD & WINE

Through January 18th, Artisans of Food & Wine returns for its second edition with four incredible days of culinary magic and wine distinction at The Boca Raton. Soak in a showcase of Napa Valley wineries and world-class culinarians who arrive ready to take your palate on a journey. For more information, visit artisansofwineandfood. com. For hotel bookings, visit thebocaraton.com.

honorary chairwomen. For more information, call 561.820.8118.

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WHITNEY ART GALA

The Whitney Museum of American Art will hold its annual gala at the museum in the Meatpacking District of New York. For more

information on ticket and table purchases, call 646.666.5570 or email whitneyevents@whitney.org.

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GALA BY THE SEA

Ballet Palm Beach will host its “Gala by the Sea” at The Breakers at 6 p.m.

FEBRUARY 1 PUPS4PATRIOTS

American Humane will hold its annual Pups for Patriots Dinner Dance at Club Colette in Palm Beach. For 145 years, American Humane has been first in promoting the welfare & safety of animals. Its Pups4Patriots program provides life-saving service dogs to veterans in need. For more information, visit americanhumane.org.

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THE WINTER SHOW

Through February 1st, The Winter Show will take place at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, showcasing 5,000 years of art, antiques, and design.

For more information, visit thewintershow.org.

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Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation will host the 20th annual Palm Beach Police & Fire Rescue Ball at the Mar-a-Lago Club at 6:30 p.m. Bret and Amy Baier, chairman and chairwoman; Nicola Marcus and Amy Phelan,

From January 23rd through February 1st, The Winter Show will take place at the Park Avenue Armory in New York, showcasing 5,000 years of art, antiques, and design. For more information, visit thewintershow.org.

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PALM BEACH FAMILIES PALM BEACH is unlike any other place in the world.

Located on a sliver of a barrier island along the Atlantic Ocean, its lush tropical landscape enjoys pristine beaches, verdant palms and, for the most part, yearround sunny skies. Known as “America’s First Resort,” the coastal town’s natural beauty sets it apart from any other Southern destination. Home to “captains of industry” with historic estates designed by names like Mizner and Wyeth sprinkled among its Mediterranean and Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, it houses museums and cultural attractions, luxury resorts, fine dining and the international shopping mecca, Worth Avenue. Palm Beach is cherished by its residents as a rare and precious gem.

One thing that makes Palm Beach so unique is its thriving and long-held sense of community. The town was officially incorporated in 1911. Over the past 115 years, it has gracefully evolved into a fully developed municipality. While Palm Beach has grown in size and stature, at its heart lie its loving and devoted families.

For generations, these families have supported and sustained their beloved island in countless ways. They contribute to wildlife and coral reef conservation and advocate for the preservation of Palm Beach’s original architecture. They champion local animal shelters, helping to find homes for abandoned animals while assisting families in need of pet care. This dedication extends to the community’s people, too—from fueling a compelling arts scene and supporting local hospitals to fostering youth groups focused on education. A happy and healthy community is a responsible one, a standard that tends to begin at the earliest age. Palm Beach’s thriving community is a testament to both its outer and inner beauty. ◆ “Do unto others as they would do unto you—and do it first.” —Henry Morrison Flagler Whitney and Ashley McGurk enjoy a sunny afternoon at home with two-year-old Farrel and newborn baby Sterling.

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“Golfview Road is today one of the most beautiful streets in Palm Beach,” wrote historian and preservationist Jane S. Day in the book, From Palm Beach to Shangri-La: The Architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth (Rizzoli). In 2021, 11 of Golfview Road’s landmarked houses were honored with the Robert I. Ballinger Award, recognizing major renovation or restoration projects reflecting the history and traditions of Palm Beach architecture. The Geisler family upholds those traditions as Soraya and Peter Geisler enjoy the beauty of Palm Beach with their two daughters, Jasmine (below left) and Violet.

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Golden Hour at Southwood.

Callie Baker Holt takes her two dogs, Rhodesian Ridgeback Plympton and Dachshund Prudence, for an evening stroll with baby Georgie.

During an intimate ceremony, Callie and her husband Matt recently accepted the Robert I. Ballinger Award for exceptional restoration and renovation, given by the Preservation

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The Fennebresque family enjoys a Saturday afternoon together at home.

Christie and Jack Fennebresque happily lean in for a photo along with (from left): Daisy, Merrill, James, Edie and King Charles Spaniel Leroy (aptly named for the West Village street in New York City where Christie and Jack once lived).

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Jupiter Island is a quick drive up the coast from Palm Beach, nestled along the pristine Treasure Coast. A little more private, Jupiter Island is known for its traditions and shared sense of family values, along with its remarkably protected wildlife sanctuaries.

The Bohannon Family gathers to celebrate a special 80th birthday.

Top of page: Three generations of Bohannons!

Opposite page (from left): Benton, Tony, Lia, James, baby Bridge and Katherine Bohannon.

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SUNSHINE CINEMA: FLORIDA IN FILM

THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY (HSPBC) proudly invites the community to experience Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film, now open at the Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in West Palm Beach. On view through May 30th, this immersive exhibition traces more than a century of Florida’s influence on American filmmaking, revealing how the Sunshine State helped shape the movies long before Hollywood rose to global prominence.

Step into the spotlight and explore Florida’s starring role in film history, from Jacksonville’s early silent-era studios to Palm Beach County’s appearances in Bad Boys II, Donnie Brasco, Marley & Me, Empire of the Ants, and more. Drawn by bright natural light, tropical landscapes, and mild winters, pioneering filmmakers saw Florida as the ideal production setting. Sunshine Cinema brings this legacy to life through rare archival footage, historic photographs, original film equipment, and memorable costumes, props, and soundtracks that connect visitors to stories created here.

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A celebration of movie magic in the Sunshine State.

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and views of the Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film exhibition.

into the studio’s achievements, creative talent, and lasting cultural impact. The exhibition also evokes the nostalgia of Florida’s drive-in theaters, once lively social hubs where families and friends gathered under the stars to watch films flicker across massive outdoor screens. Through artifacts, images, and personal stories, it reflects how moviegoing has long been a shared cultural experience across the state.

Admission to Sunshine Cinema is $12 for general visitors.

HSPBC members, students, and Museums for All or SNAP recipients receive free admission. The Museum is committed to providing engaging learning opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages.

A project of this scale is made possible through the support of generous sponsors and partners. The Historical Society extends heartfelt thanks to The Palm Beaches; West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority; Related Ross; The Colony Hotel; The Cognizant Classic; The Hedges Inn; The Royal Poinciana Plaza; Palm Beach Illustrated; Kilo Content; Top of Mind Palm Beach; Sciame Homes; CAPEHART; Paul Labrecque Salon and Skincare Spa; CIBC; Pioneer Linens; Florida Crystals; St. John; The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County; Discover The Palm Beaches; and Palm Beach County.

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From above: View of The Colony from Worth Avenue; Sarah Wetenhall and her dog, Palmer; sipping on Palm Royale themed drinks. Opposite page: Poolisde

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at The Colony, inspired by Palm Royale.

IT’S BEEN 10 YEARS since Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall began their transformation of The Colony Hotel, remaking the historic property into a vibrant and very popular—and very stylish—destination not only for visitors from out of town, but for sophisticated locals and residents.

“The Colony has been part of Palm Beach since 1947 and is inseparable from the identity of the island,” says Sarah Wetenhall, CEO and owner. “Each season brings its own sense of momentum.”

Wetenhall looks forward to continual reinvention, introducing new ideas, partnerships, and other surprises that keep the hotel evolving.

For the current season, The Colony’s slate of activities and special events is chock-full through the spring.

Through January, the Pink Paradise is the official destination for the hit Apple TV comedy Palm Royale, with themed cocktails and desserts, and other touches that bring the popular series to life on the hotel grounds.

The Colony continues its established tradition of weekly game nights. Bingo is offered on Sunday evenings, while trivia takes place on Mondays.

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The hotel continues to supply guests and locals with a dose of prime retail therapy: the only Dolce & Gabbana boutique in town and The Colony Edit, featuring practical vacation essentials, colorful apparel, accessories, keepsakes, and gifts. There’s also the Voltz Clarke contemporary art gallery and Poolside Press, featuring titles from Hearst Magazines’ fashion and luxury portfolio, all part of The Colony’s seasonal experience. Pampering is also a must. Spa treatments are available at the onsite Naturopathica.

Through May, the hotel’s lobby will host Wednesday book signings and intimate discussions with leaders in art, design, fashion, and entertainment as part of its Living Room series.

The lineup for these events, held from 5–7 p.m., includes Tommy and Dee Hilfiger, Bobbi Brown, Erin Lichy, Gene Pressman, Mira Fain, Elyce Arons, Jonathan Adler, Nacho Figueras, Lauren Bush Lauren, and others.

For sure, The Colony will retain its cachet as a gathering place to see and be seen stylishly through 2026. ◆

Clockwise from top left: Sarah Wetenhall in The Colony Edit boutique; Colony Striped Canvas Pouches from The Colony Edit ($45 each); The Colony is situated just one block from Worth Avenue. Opposite page, clockwise from above: The Living Room; Naturopathica; Poolside Press; Dolce & Gabbana boutique.

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PALM BEACH SHOPPING

Between the designer shops that line Worth Avenue, award-winning interior design showrooms, and The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach is any shopper’s dream destination.

RALPH LAUREN 300 Worth Avenue 561.651.3900 / ralphlauren.com

Capturing the American spirit for over 50 years, Ralph Lauren reimagines equestrian influences for today, mixing tonal shades with rich textures, including soft-brush suede, perfectly patinated leather, fine cashmere, and lightweight cavalry twill.

Best known for the colorful collared Polo shirts and knit sweaters that have become part of the classic American wardrobe, the brand offers numerous fashion lines. Ralph Lauren is also known for its range of footwear, accessories (including this Ralph Braided Raffia Large Tote, $3,900), home offerings, and fragrances.

PELIMINGO 145 North County Road #14 561.446.5733 / pelimingopalmbeach.com Pelimingo is a small jewelry studio committed to designing timeless jewelry.

They strive for customers to curate their own collection and create one-of-a-kind pieces. Pelimingo uses precious and semi-precious stones as well as labgrown diamonds. The company is led

by Anna Miller and Carrie Murray.

The name of the brand was inspired by their children’s school, which separates students into two intra-mural flocks: Pelicans and Flamingos. In their case, however, they are “two birds of the same feather… PELIMINGO.”

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236 Worth Avenue 561.655.5850 / greenleafcrosby.com Damon Greenleaf and J.H. Crosby, Jr. established Greenleaf & Crosby-Florida’s oldest jeweler-in Jacksonville in 1868. In 1933, Greenleaf & Crosby opened its current store on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, which has been the flagship location ever since. The store remains family-owned, just as it has for over 150 years. Today, it’s operated by Win and Natalie Betteridge (formerly of Betteridge in Greenwich, Connecticut) who acquired it in 2021. Known for its jewelry—from extraordinary estate pieces to classic gemstones and contemporary designer jewels—the boutique is frequented by many of the world’s great collectors.

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 313A 561.888.6668 / oscardelarenta.com Oscar de la Renta established his eponymous label in New York City in 1965. Today, it’s one of the world’s leading fashion houses. In addition to its internationally renowned women’s runway collection, the brand encompasses a full line of accessories, bridal, children’s, and fragrances. Built on a foundation of femininity, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance, Oscar de la Renta designs embody its founder’s colorful joy for life. As Oscar always said, “Fashion is only fashion once a woman puts it on.”

LETA AUSTIN FOSTER 64 Via Mizner 561.655.7367 / letaaustinfoster.com Leta Austin Foster opened her eponymous boutique-on the ground floor of her design studio in one of the original vias off of Worth Avenue-in 1990 as a way to truly finish her interior design projects. The boutique carries a curated selection of items for your house and bath, social correspondence, chic entertaining, elegant oldworld children’s clothing and gifts, and hard-to-find fragrances and linens for bed and table. Every classic design carried has a story, rich history, and craftsmanship, the hallmarks that Leta is known for. With so many remarkable craftsmen, the boutique can customize anything you may desire.

VIA COQUINA 32 Via Mizner 561.300.4012 / viacoquina.com Via Coquina is an emporium of the finest artisan treasures collected during travels throughout the world, with an emphasis on the Mediterranean, and coastal Italy and Greece in particular. Love of fine craftsmanship and meaningful artisanship is evident in everything the store offers. The carefully curated collection includes fine jewelry from Capri and the Greek islands, one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, and bespoke engraved jewelry hand-crafted in the studio. Handmade sandals and beach bags woven from natural materials ground the collection in the seaside community.

Household wares perfect for a beach house and an apothecary of small batch artisanal soaps, candles, and olive oils round out the offerings.

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KITON 340 Royal Poinciana Way, Suite 307 561.247.7392 / us.kiton.com As one of the leading international companies operating in the luxury goods sector, Kiton is the excellence of Italian tailoring fashion for Men and for Women. Founded by Ciro Paone in Naples in 1968, the company celebrates its preeminent role with the motto “the best of the best + 1.” Kiton’s timeless elegance comes from the care, passion and excellence used to create each handmade garment. A needle and thread are the tools used by the skilled tailors as they create unique products enlivened by the highest quality fabrics, such as pure vicuña yarn, cashmere, wools, linens and precious silks.

STUBBS & WOOTTON 340 Worth Avenue 561.655.6857 / stubbsandwootton.com Purveyors of the handmade slipper— which can be sported both day and night, on men and women alike— Stubbs & Wootton is a favorite among locals (or anyone looking for an authentic touch of Palm Beach style). The brand’s iconic designs embody everything magical about Palm Beach: fine quality and fashion sense mixed with wit, humor, and flair. Whether in velvet or needlepoint, prepare to turn heads when stepping out in your Stubbs. Stroll into the charming store at 340 Worth Avenue to find your perfect match.

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150 Worth Avenue 561.659.3700 / tamaracomolli.com Since the brand was founded in 1992, TAMARA COMOLLI has redefined the rules of wearing fine jewelry. With incredibly versatile designs, the jewelry helps every woman express herself in a natural and effortless way—a feeling of freedom and happiness that lets you escape from the mundanities of everyday life. Inspired by love of the ocean and endless passion for the rarest, most colorful gemstones, TAMARA COMOLLI creates surprising and playful yet elegant and feminine designs. These are apparent in the SIGNATURE Wave 4 Drop Earrings in 18k yellow gold, which retail for $6,500.

CHARLOTTE KELLOGG 228 Worth Avenue 561.820.2402 / charlottekellogg.com Charlotte Kellogg’s namesake brand is known for effortless clothing that comes in a range of bold colors. Kellogg draws inspiration from her travels around the world while producing much of her collection in the United States. A familiar presence on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach since 1998, Charlotte Kellogg offers basic and luxury styles in natural fabrics. Visit the boutique for the brand’s iconic fitting pants, big tunics, dress shirts, and more. New arrivals include colorful tunics, quilted jackets, and linen dresses.

HAMILTON 215 Worth Avenue 561.659.6788 / hamiltonjewelers.com Established in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1912, Hamilton’s master craftsmen create the bespoke jewelry of clients’ dreams.

From personalized pieces featuring commemorative gemstones to exquisitely and intricately rendered engagement rings, design specialists will create a piece as extraordinary as you are. Hamilton has also fostered unique relationships with visionary designers, artists, and brands over the past century. Its most treasured collaborators include Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Bulgari, David Yurman, and Breitling. Last year, the Worth Avenue boutique underwent a remarkable renovation, with its updated space featuring several new and exciting environments.

THE CHURCH MOUSE 376 South County Road 561.659.2154 / bbts.org/church-mouse A 4,000+ square-foot resale shop of women’s and men’s designer clothing, antiques, artwork, furniture, and more, The Church Mouse is located just south of Palm Beach’s Town Hall and just north of Worth Avenue. All proceeds from the thrift shop benefit the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea’s Outreach Ministry. Due to high traffic volume in the store, the stock is always revolving and fresh. The Church Mouse encourages donations of gently-used clothing, purses, accessories, electronics, shoes, kitchenware, china, crystal, furniture, clothing, books, and costume jewelry, just to name a few. Call the shop to schedule a pick-up or email churchmouse@bbts.org.

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN 246 Worth Avenue 561.815.1416 / vacheron-constantin.com Founded in 1755, Vacheron Constantin is the world’s oldest watch Manufacture in continuous production for over 270 years, faithfully perpetuating a proud heritage of watchmaking excellence and stylistic sophistication through generations of master craftsmen. At the pinnacle of high horology and understated elegance, the Maison creates timepieces with unique technical and aesthetic signatures and an extremely high level of finishing touches. Vacheron Constantin brings to life unparalleled heritage and a spirit of innovation through its key collections: Patrimony, Traditionnelle, Métiers d’Art, Overseas, Fiftysix, and Historiques.

JULIA AMORY 308 S County Road 561.444.2090 / juliaamory.com Julia Amory developed her eponymous brand while searching for printed fabric to use for the tables at her own wedding in Southampton. Unable to find the perfect print at an affordable cost, Julia eventually discovered the artisans of India and all the beautiful prints being created by hand. She began to design her own patterns using the Indian blockprint technique to produce napkins and tablecloths. The Palm Beach boutique offers linens, accessories, and clothing using block printing from studios in Jaipur.

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294 Hibiscus Avenue 561.659.5556 / thekembleshop.com The Kemble Shop is Palm Beach’s prime destination to shop for special gifts and stylish new additions for your home, garden, and wardrobe. The Palm Beach gem is an extension of the larger brand, Kemble Interiors Inc., a design firm created by Mimi McMakin in 1982. Kemble pays close attention to its shoppers’ needs and wants, and the buyers work hard to bring unique finds from antique stores, India markets, and homemade designs to their clientele. Stop by Kemble’s magical storefront on Hibiscus Avenue to admire everything from their houseware, clothing, lighting collections, accessories, and jewelry. ◆

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Ashley Stark (below) and Stark carpet.

AT THE HEART of Ashley Stark Home is a young girl who fell in love with the legendary carpet brand her grandparents founded in 1938. Although she never knew her grandmother, whose visionary carpet designs remain among the company’s most popular today, Ashley’s early exposure to design helped hone her eye and sharpen her sensibility, deepening her understanding of craftsmanship.

“Ashley always loved fashion and design,” her stylish mother, Andrea Stark, adds with a smile. “At a young age, she began helping me with my tabletop décor projects and even helped to decorate her own bedroom at ten years old,” she recounts. “But it was really the iconic and fashionable Iris Apfel who had the biggest influence on her. She would tell her, ‘Be bold, Ashley, and never let fear dictate your fashion and design choices.’”

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creative energy on Ashley Stark Home. The brand offers a full collection of carefully curated tabletop, lighting, decorative objects, and wallcoverings that deliver the essential details customers need to create spaces that feel both personal and distinctive.

The 2026 collection is a “personal expression of where Ashley Stark Home is today,” the influential designer begins to explain. “This year, I’ve leaned further into texture, introducing an expansive range of new designs crafted from cashmere, bouclé, silk, and wool. These pieces are quiet yet richly tactile, layered in a soft palette and meant to bring warmth and depth to the space.” Later in the year, the stylish mother of three young children continues enthusiastically, “I’m excited to introduce Ashley Stark Atelier, a custom-focused line created for our most discerning customers. This collection is the perfect balance of bespoke design, thoughtful collaborations, and exceptional craftsmanship. We can’t wait to bring you all our new products in 2026!”

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Gil Walsh (below) and her designs.

HEADQUARTERED in sunny South Florida, Gil Walsh Interiors has built its reputation on the seamless fusion of sophistication, innovation, and livable luxury.

Clients throughout the US turn to the firm for interiors that balance refined style with real-world comfort for spaces meant to be lived in, not merely admired.

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The firm approaches each project as a true work of art, pairing high-end materials with durable, inviting elements tailored to the client’s lifestyle. Creativity is encouraged, boundaries are pushed, and every detail is considered with intention.

At its core, the firm champions a simple belief: luxury should feel effortless with beauty, functionality, and the feeling of home.

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Clockwise from left: Designs by Jenny Garrigues; the cover of A Romance with Design; Jenny Garrigues.

Inside Jenny Garrigues: A Romance with Design, readers are invited to journey through the life, artistry, and dazzling design philosophy of British-born, Palm Beach-based interior designer Jenny Garrigues. Within these pages, Garrigues’ decades-long romance with beauty unfolds — a love affair that spans continents, eras, and design traditions. Her work is a masterful mosaic, layering treasures from Moroccan souks, pre-Columbian sculptures, and English country houses with unexpected wit and unmistakable warmth. With each page, Garrigues’ signature eclecticism shines, revealing her remarkable skill in weaving diverse influences into interiors that feel both sophisticated and deeply personal.

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The book also gives readers an intimate glimpse into the homes and lives of Garrigues’ illustrious clientele — friends who became clients and clients who became lifelong friends. From oceanfront penthouses in Palm Beach to art-filled duplexes in Chicago, these homes illustrate Garrigues’ enduring dedication to making spaces that reflect and elevate the lives of those within them. Her guiding belief — if a home is filled with beloved pieces, it simply “works” — comes to life in each project. Full of art, travel, and personal stories, Jenny Garrigues: A Romance with Design offers inspiration for anyone enchanted by the beauty of an exquisitely curated, one-of-a-kind home.

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Fernando Wong (below) and his designs.

WHEN FERNANDO WONG arrived in Miami from Panama in 2001 with a suitcase and $400, he never dreamed he would be one of the most sought-after landscape architects in the world and well-known expert. “I barely spoke any English,” smiles the handsome Wong, and “I learned the language by watching television and working on a landscaping crew as my first job.

Although my education was in architecture and interior design, I eventually joined another firm where I learned conceptual design, construction documents, plant materials and implantation.

Once I opened my own firm in 2005, I have never looked back.”

For those lucky enough to have had their homes designed by the dynamic design duo, Wong and his partner, Tim Johnson, it’s obvious the breadth of knowledge Fernando brings to every project. “I see a landscape architect’s role as the supporting actor to the protagonist, which is the house. My goal is to create a setting in which the house will show off its best assets whether it’s the façade, back or its curb appeal. Then, when as I think about the landscaping, I focus on how the family lives, plays, relaxes and spends time with friends in the space. We are always thinking about what the client would be seeing through their windows or what they would be smelling sitting outside, is there shade, is there sun….all these 140 QUEST

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Designing in Southern Florida and the Bahamas, where the firm has many on-going projects, is a dream come true for Wong. “I love the collaborative process with interior designers and architects and helping anyone achieve their dream locally in Florida. We have a tropical environment here that allows us a wide range of architectural styles from Mid Century Modern to Colonial Cape to Mediterranean Revival and everything in between. All these choices and projects that I have worked on, help me to enhance the living experience for someone from a foreign country buying a home here for instance, in Miami or Naples.

Fernando Wong has been called “one of the best landscape designers in the world by the Chelsea Design Centre in London, “one of the most influential landscape designers in America” by Elle Décor, “a genius with the soul of a poet” by Garden Design Magazine, a “landscape legend” by Forbes, and “the creative mind behind Miami’s lushest landscapes” by Architectural Digest. His television show, Clipped, with Martha Stewart, is on the HGTV/Discovery Plus channels and his work has been featured on the Today Show.

His book, The Young Man And The Tree, published by Vendome, is out now and is available on Amazon.

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Kathy Prounis in her dreamy Fifth Avenue closet.

KATHY PROUNIS doesn’t simply live beautifully; she designs her life with intention. Early in her career, Kathy, who holds a Bachelor of Design, worked at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, where she quickly rose to studio head, honing a sensibility rooted in architectural rigor and distinguished by her leadership within the industry.

Today, she channels that expertise into her own real estate portfolio, investing in, developing, and curating residences in New York City, the Hamptons, Palm Beach, Park City, and Beverly Hills. Rather than designing for clients, Kathy designs for herself, transforming properties into livable works of art that balance restraint with personality.

Nowhere is that philosophy more evident than on Fifth Avenue. Kathy has designed not one, but two apartments on this iconic boulevard, and the latest (featured here) is a masterclass in quiet glamour. Defined by creamy neutrals, sculptural furnishings, and museum-like calm, the home is elevated yet playful, refined yet never self-serious.

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a tongue-in-cheek royal audience while you brush your teeth, while the bar brings it back to the ’70s—a sexy, sultry retreat wrapped in a metallic wallcovering, with just enough mood lighting to make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a James Bond film. Who wouldn’t want a little 007 energy at cocktail hour? The den blends Jonathan Adler’s modern whimsy with classic cool. And the closet? Pure couture fantasy.

Kathy’s fashion sense mirrors her interiors: effortless, original, and confident, with a sharp point of view and a knowing wink. She dresses and designs with precision, humor, and ease.

A committed philanthropist, Kathy serves on the Couture Council at The Museum at FIT and the Board of Trustees of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club, with additional support for institutions including the Guggenheim, Central Park Conservancy, ASPCA, and Audubon. She is also an alumni of the Executive Board of the Museum of the City of New York. Through it all, Kathy Prounis remains a modern tastemaker, proving that great design is as much about joy as it is about beauty.

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Mario Nievera (below) and his designs.

AS A HIGH SCHOOL student in the suburbs of Chicago’s north shore, young Mario Nievera and the rest of his class were given career evaluation tests to determine a potential vocational path.

Luckily for Mario, his results revealed a natural aptitude for landscape architecture and although he might not have known it at the time, his career as one of the most sought-after landscape architects in the world was about to unfold. He studied at Purdue University and immediately upon graduating, he went to work as a draftsman at a large firm in Boston, working his way up the ladder to partner. Eventually, he felt it was time to start his start his own eponymous firm and in 1996 he launched Mario Nievera Landscape Design. The following year in 1997, he hired Palm Beach local landscape artist Keith Williams after buying several of his paintings. Eventually, Williams became a partner at the firm and Nievera Williams Landscape Architecture was born.

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The Nievera Williams team approaches every design job with the keen insight and understanding of the surrounding area.

Whether it’s in Palm Beach, the Hamptons or New York, the designers meet with their clients and from that initial discussion, they draft a schematic master plan together. The team usually needs to work up specific documentation, drawings or approvals from the Town art and architecture committees before proceeding so most projects have a lifespan of at least two years.

“We are heavily involved in the process,” adds Mario. “There is a considerable amount we focus on in both residential and commercial projects and we are very involved in many revitalizations with developers. We did the Australian Marina Docks in Palm Beach, several golf courses and other outdoor public spaces as well.”

“A lot of people come to landscape architecture later in life or as a second career,” Mario adds. “I have been really lucky to have found this early on in my life.”

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Leta Austin Foster with her daughters, Sallie Giordano and India Foster (below), and their designs.

ALWAYS A STYLE SETTER, Leta Austin Foster began her firm as a passion project in the garage apartment of her Palm Beach home. Turning a part-time business into a full-time business, she worked effortlessly with both the exotic Mediterranean influences of Maurice Fatio villas and the laid-back charm of British bungalows by John Volk. Her signature approach—creating timeless, elegant rooms with beautifully crafted curtains and impeccable upholstery— quickly gained recognition, earning her a loyal clientele from coast to coast.

By 1988, her growing reputation led her to open a New York office, expanding her reach and solidifying her place among the nation’s top designers. Raised in a world of fabrics and design, it was no surprise when Leta’s daughters joined the firm.

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Sallie Giordano started at the family business in 1993, overseeing projects throughout the Northeast. A decade later in 2006, India Foster, her youngest daughter, became an integral part of the Florida office.

Today, Leta Austin Foster & Daughters is known for its bespoke residential projects, including complete renovations and design makeovers throughout the U.S., with a strong emphasis and presence in South Florida. The firm’s namesake shop on Via Mizner has become a beloved destination for design aficionados, offering an exclusive collection of luxury linens, tableware, accessories—and even children’s clothing. And if you are fortunate enough, you might find Leta sporting her signature straw hat, personally designing your monogram.◆

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Clockwise from top left: Tinx; Derek Blasberg and David Thielebeule; Olivia Ponton; Nicky Hilton Rothschild and Kathy Hilton; Justine Lupe, Louisa Jacobson, and Sarah Pidgeon.

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BLOOMINGDALES TOASTS THE HOLIDAYS IN NEW YORK BLOOMINGDALE’S OFFICIALLY ushered in the festive season with the unveiling of its holiday window façade, created in collaboration with Burberry. The evening began with cocktails inside the iconic department store before moving outdoors for the highly anticipated reveal, accompanied by a live performance by Raye. The celebration drew a stylish crowd, including Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Alicia Silverstone, Sarah Pidgeon, and Olivia Ponton, among others.

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RALPH LAUREN’S HOLIDAY PARTY IN LOS ANGELES IN EARLY December, Ralph Lauren brought a Western-inspired pop-up to West Hollywood, transforming a parking lot into a festive, immersive holiday experience emblematic of the brand’s signature style. The installation featured a curated vintage shop, a personalization station offering hand-painted embellishments on select purchases, and Ralph’s Coffee truck serving Espresso Martinis. Guests also enjoyed light bites from the beloved Polo Bar menu, Christmas trees available for purchase, and a live performance by Laufey.

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ALICE + OLIVIA’S PALM BEACH SIP & SHOP LAST MONTH, Stacey Bendet and Bettina Anderson hosted a festive celebration at Alice

+ Olivia’s boutique at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. In honor of the brand’s 16th annual Toy Drive, guests were invited to donate gifts for children in need. The evening featured themed cocktails, a dessert station, personalization experiences, and music by DJ Mandy, with proceeds benefiting the Good+ Foundation. ◆

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SUEBELLE: PALM BEACH’S MOST EFFERVESCENT INFLUENCER

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Suebelle Robbins in Palm Beach.

“HI EVERYONE, IT’S SUEBELLE from Palm Beach!” the irresistible, petite blonde begins her social media posts daily.

Charming, warm, and endlessly outgoing, Suebelle Robbins has become one of the most recognizable faces in Palm Beach, where more than 800,000 followers log on each day to hear her report on her favorite things—from food to makeup to people and places making headlines. Her fans love her signature style and comment regularly on her J.McLaughlin cropped pants and Stubbs & Wootton slippers, as she openly shares her thoughts on her beloved fashion choices, family, friends, and of course, Palm Beach.

Originally from Texas, “where the higher the hair, the closer you are to God,” Suebelle embodies true Southern charm, greeting everyone she meets with the same warm smile and authentic best-girlfriend vibe. “I’m a very enthusiastic person and try to see everything in a positive way,” she smiles. “I love meeting people and every hello means so much to me. It still surprises me sometimes, but in the sweetest way.”

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Her meteoric rise on social media has been a huge surprise to her. “I was first featured on an Instagram account called the Class of Palm Beach, and that little spotlight inspired me to start my own page. From there, I began sharing my love of fashion and style, along with personal stories from my life. What has happened since has been a pinch-me moment. It’s all beyond anything I ever imagined.”

Her new success at this stage of her life has brought more than just personal accolades. Now older, wiser, and deeply grounded in the Palm Beach community—where sobriety and service are the center of her life—Suebelle is excited about her next chapter.

Sweatshirts, hairspray, animal-skin rollers, and soon her iconic pink lipstick will be available to her fans. “I’m excited to continue growing my own brand, expanding products, creating more meaningful content, and building something that lasts. There are so many chapters ahead,” the admired social media star adds. “I can’t wait to see where it all goes.” ◆

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