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SOCIETY | FASHION | HOME | DINING | ART VOLUME 39, NO. 6

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Publisher La Dolce Vita

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Inner-View ACI Holiday Luncheon

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Design and Style Patsy Lowry

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Protocol and Etiquette Heather Wagenhals

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Design and Style Barbara Kaplan

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Fashion Samantha’s Favorite Finds

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Fashion and Philanthropy Phoenix Heart Ball 2021

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Wildlife Preservation Sharks

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Design and Style Christopher Coffin

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Marie-Helene de Rothchild Spoiled Serena

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Trends in Dining Nick Butler

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Wedding Bells Kotalik and Haarer

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LA DOLCE VITA The Season October to May

By Bill Dougherty

Welcome back! We hope you had a far better summer than that of

abound. Toward the end of the night,

2020. You get the picture? We were finally able to have our annual

I went out front to check on the valets.

Fabulous Phoenician and Trendsetter cocktail party after a year’s

They were off parking and retrieving

hiatus, in May. And what a party it was! We welcomed more than

autos. It was deathly quiet on our

250 past and present of the above-mentioned honorees and their

massive circular driveway. Suddenly

spouses and partners. Ronnie Crone, and his magnificent team at

I looked to my left and saw Margaret Merritt and Amy Videan

After Dark Valet, made sure no one waited in their respective autos

together with their spouses walking up the long drive. The wind

for more a minute even with luxury cars spilling on to 52nd Street.

caught their long hair as they walked in silence toward me. They look

Yes, they are that good! Roberts Catering prevailed dealing with a

liked like the Manson family. You should have been there!!!

menagerie of party guest with very discriminating food tastes. There was something for everyone. To Robert Richter’s credit, guests were greeted at our front door with wine, Champagne and sparkling water.

The only people that waited at one of his two well-stocked bars only craved cocktails. An absolutely brilliant idea. But then again when you have been the caters to the stars since the early 1980s, I suspect you’ve had a little practice. There was no agenda for the festivities but a good time and no one had to open their checkbooks either. What a novel concept. Dennis Thompson and his marvelous team at White House Design Studio transformed our home with tremendous flora

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name calling and tantrums, have left so many who have done so much to build the philanthropic community simply stunned. In my

27 years at Trends, all I can surmise is that they don’t have their affairs and houses in order. Those who have previously exhibited the

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Checking in with the Chairs of the ACI Holiday Luncheon How were you introduced to ACI, and

what do you like most about being active members?

LISA: I was introduced to ACI through the annual Holiday Luncheon many years ago.

The Holiday Luncheon has been a fun and festive tradition with friends at the beautiful Phoenix Art Museum. ACI was started by a group of women 55 years ago with the intention to promote art, culture, history and education. It is an opportunity to gather during the holidays while enjoying a fashion-related speaker.

DONNA: I was first introduced to ACI through the Holiday Luncheon about a decade ago. Each speaker has been unique, informative and entertaining, and the Luncheon is a great opportunity to socialize with friends who love fashion. Being a member of ACI provides a chance to enjoy a number of great events with like-minded fashion enthusiasts as well as previews of wonderful

Donna Johnson and Lisa Shapiro

fashion exhibits.

How will this luncheon be different than the past?

LISA: Every year the Holiday Luncheon highlights a fashion industry speaker and this

As the Valley’s most fashionable event of the year in support of the fashion-design collection at Phoenix Art Museum, do you know what you’re going to wear this year?

If you could invite any fashion icon, living or

deceased, to the luncheon to sit next to you, who would you invite?

LISA: Coco Chanel for her fascinating life and elegant style, Audrey Hepburn as she perfected

year, we are excited to be hosting a fashion

LISA: No, not yet. I better get to work on that!

designer, Michael Costello. In the recent past,

DONNA: Everyone always looks so fabulous

and simple style. Their timeless looks are in my

each year! The bar is high so I’m still looking!

closet today. And while we’re dreaming, maybe

we have heard from wonderful speakers who have worked in various fields within the fashion industry, and we are thrilled and excited to hear

What inspires your personal style?

the little black dress or Jackie O with her chic

Jackie O would bring her son as her plus one.

Michael’s story as a designer who continues to

LISA: While my style is classic and simple,

DONNA: I’d love to sit at a Holiday Luncheon

create exquisite dressings that regularly grace

I appreciate those more eclectic designers and

table with icons from different decades! Babe

the red carpets of major award shows and more.

admire those that take the time to put together

Paley, Bianca Jagger, Princess Diana, Sarah

Also, we will be featuring a few of his designs

their look every day. I like clean lines, a great

Jessica Parker and let’s add Anna Wintour for

during a salon-style fashion show while he

fit and rich fabric. I love jackets and blouses.

some editorial!

discusses his process and inspiration.

The small shoulder pad coming back adds to

DONNA: There will also be an opportunity for a private reception with Michael Costello

the simple structural look I lean toward. Chic and simple.

How can people participate in the luncheon and ACI in general to experience other exciting fashion-forward events?

at a VIP pre-party the evening before the

DONNA: I’d describe my style as classic with a

luncheon. Anyone who purchases a ticket of

bit of an edge. I enjoy classic looks and like to

there are still some available. Buy raffle tickets

$1,000 or greater will be invited. We’re grateful

make them my own by adding bold jewelry or

to win one of the amazing items. And of course,

for our Corporate Sponsor, To Be Continued,

fun handbags and shoes. I tend to absorb style

become a member of ACI. PhxArt is one of only 7

who is hosting this party for a chance to meet

trends when I travel and then incorporate some

art museums in the country that has a permanent

Michael in a more intimate setting.

of what I see into my looks at home.

fashion collection. We’re lucky to have ACI.

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LISA & DONNA: Buy tickets to the luncheon if

LIFESTYLE EDITOR

Living a Colorful Life!

By Patsy Lowry

“If you choose to paint your life today ... What will it be?

Remember, you’re the artist, not the canvas.”

– Val Uchendu Oh, the richness, the vibrancy, the joy of surrounding yourself with beautiful colors!

Colors resonate! Color surrounds us, it feeds and nourishes our senses!

BLUE

We see it, feel it, respond to it, absorb it. Our minds, bodies and spirits are profoundly affected by it!. The ancient language of color dominates our lives.

The most popular color because it symbolizes the sky and heaven.

Add color everywhere. Introduce new colors into your wardrobe, home, office and life.

It will make you feel happier, more confident, and will build your self-confidence.

YELLOW

I encourage you to venture outside of your color comfort zone. Add more colors to your life. Shine brightly!

Color is more than a visual experience. It is also a psychological one that affects mood and emotion. What response are you looking for?

Represents happiness, optimism, inspiration and summers.

PURPLE Stimulates the imagination. It is the color of royalty, wealth and luxury.

RED The color of confidence, excitement and energy.

GREEN Is the color of nature. Calm and relaxing, joyful, harmonious and filled with life.

PINK A tranquil color. Feminine, innocent and romantic.

ORANGE Wholesome and truthful. Symbolizes warmth, vibrancy and enthusiasm.

BROWN Represents earth, security and contentment. Lovers of nature.

WHITE Represents youth, cleanliness and creates a cool, refreshing feeling.

BLACK Represents elegance, mystery and power.

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Gift Giving Nuptial Know How

By Heather Wagenhals

Weddings are one of the grandest celebrations of love. And this year, thankfully, they are in person again. Here are some suggestions for you to commemorate the newlyweds’ special day.

To give, or not to give.

A wedding invitation is a request for your “presence,” and not for your “presents.” Even if you RSVP “no,” you are not obligated to give a present. Nor is it required if you are in the wedding party, as there are usually additional costs associated with participating at that level.

No minimums.

The prevailing myth is that you must spend the minimum “per plate” reception cost. Your socioeconomic background has little to do with why you are on the guest list. You’re invited because of your

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connection to one or both individuals. They want you to celebrate their deepening commitment. Feel comfortable giving at whatever level is appropriate for you and your finances, even if that’s simply a personalized card.

Registries are suggestions.

Giving is about you, the giver. Feel welcome to deviate and commemorate the lovers’ union in a way that reflects your style and budget.

When to give.

Gifts should ship up to two weeks before the wedding, though it’s acceptable for up to one year afterward. Sooner is better while it’s top of mind.

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His-and-Her Rooms Make a Comeback – Man Cave & She Shed!?

By Barbara Kaplan, www.BarbaraKaplan.com Everything cycles. At the end of the 19th century, husbands and wives had separate bedrooms. Men had libraries or smoking rooms they retired to after dinner, and women had their own drawing rooms. Women also had sewing rooms and hobby rooms, and men later had their garages and workshops. Separating the sexes was common.

During the 20th century, men and women joined together in their activities and interests. So, sharing space became comfortable. Now especially, the pendulum is swinging again. Because we are spending more time at home and together, spouses are often looking for separate spaces for self-expression. It is not a means of isolation as much as a way to get in touch with ourselves and how we would like to live and not have to compromise.

Not only is it his-and-her sinks; now it’s his and her bathrooms, dressing rooms, bedrooms, project rooms and kitchens for more than one cook. This is happening so that everyone can express their personal needs and wants. You really can have it all – just the way you want it, with a few changes.

No more disagreements. You can have what you want and enjoy it in peace. There is much to consider when people have different habits, interests and ways of doing things. Of course, these homes and rooms will cost more, requiring remodeling or take longer to build.

They also require more decisions, research and self-exploration. But the rewards may be worth it.

Take a moment to give it some thought and answer the following questions. With your tastes today, how would you create your own personal living spaces? Would you change what you have? If so, how? What would you keep the same and what would you do all over again? Consider the activities you enjoy and how you like to appreciate them. Such as are you outgoing or a loner? What is comfortable for you? What is beautiful for you?

Next, talk with your partner and see how he or she would answer the same questions. You may be surprised! Through sharing your answers, you can determine where your tastes can be joined and blended. It’s also an opportunity to decide if creating separate spaces could benefit you.

Last, is a question of family living. Include everyone living in the home. It’s a matter of how you want to relate and share with one another. These decisions take family discussion and exploration.

Here are some things to think about when deciding on the holistic look and feel of your home. If both of you have definite ideas about how you want to live and what you like, it works well to consider the following:

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HOW YOU WANT TO LIVE? • What activities are most important to you at home?

• Are they activities you enjoy doing by yourself or would you rather share the experience?

• How important is self-expression to you?

• How important is sharing your interests with your significant other?

WHAT DÉCOR DO YOU LIKE? • What types of wood do you prefer? (Dark or light color, heavy or light grain?)

• Do you like harder surfaces like metal? (Chrome or brass, shiny or brushed?)

• Colors are important. What colors do you want to see every day? (Bright or subdued?)

• What do you want in the way of textures? (Delicate or heavy?)

• Do you like patterns? (Bold or subtle, geometric or floral?)

These questions are just a beginning – a way to explore the preferences for you and your partner. For parents this may be an important, even self-esteem-building exercise for your children.

No matter what questions you ask or answers you give, make sure they are from your heart’s desire. You can do anything you want in your own home, so don’t miss the opportunity.

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Samantha’s Favorite Finds

By Samantha DeRose

After a year of not having many places to go, it’s your time to shine – and turn heads – with this Badgley Mischka Collection sequin cocktail dress.

Available at Neiman Marcus located at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Swoon! With an on-trend dual silhouette, this high polish, diamond bypass ring showcases a chic palette reminiscent of the night sky.

Available at E.D. Marshall Jewelers located at 10261 N. Scottsdale Rd.

Easy to dress up or down, this diamond bangle bracelet will instantly add that extra something to any look.

Available at Oliver Smith Jewelers located at 8787 N. Scottsdale Rd. Suite 116.

Your fall closet isn’t complete without a go-to pair of boots. Wear these Alexandre Birman ankle booties with your favorite denim or pleated midi skirts.

Available at Neiman Marcus located at Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Uniquely beautiful – don’t be afraid to stand out with these high polish, mixed gem, butterfly earrings.

Effortlessly cool and strikingly versatile, these Alice + Olivia bell-bottom leather pants will be your staple this fall.

Available at E.D. Marshall Jewelers located at 10261 N. Scottsdale Rd.

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Fashion meets function with this chic Coquette by CoQau. Use it to protect a good hair day or hide a bad one – easily pull it over your nose and mouth as a face covering when needed, too.

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2021 HEART BALL

JENNIFER

MOSER

2021 Phoenix Heart Ball Chairman Fine jewelry courtesy of Margot McKinney, Neiman Marcus | Fine Apparel courtesy of Neiman Marcus, Scottsdale Location: Ocean 44, Scottsdale Photos by Scott Foust Studios

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2021 HEART BALL

SUZI

HILTON 2021 Phoenix Heart Ball Vice Chairman

Fine jewelry courtesy of Margot McKinney, Neiman Marcus | Fine Apparel courtesy of Neiman Marcus, Scottsdale Location: Ocean 44, Scottsdale

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Photos by Scott Foust Studios

2021 HEART BALL

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LANGBEIN 2021 Phoenix Heart Ball Vice Chairman

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2021 HEART BALL

CHAR

HUBBLE 2021 Phoenix Heart Ball Sweetheart

Fine jewelry courtesy of Margot McKinney, Neiman Marcus | Fine Apparel courtesy of Neiman Marcus, Scottsdale Location: Ocean 44, Scottsdale

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Photos by Scott Foust Studios

2021 HEART BALL

AMANDA

GARMANY 2022 Phoenix Heart Ball Chairman Elect

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Shark Allies Works to Protect Sharks Worldwide

By Stefanie Brendl Why would anyone care about sharks? That is a question many people ask when they find out about the work of Shark Allies, a non-profit based in Los Angeles. The answer is simple – because they are important for the health of our oceans. And all life, including ours, depends on healthy, functioning ocean systems. If you care about food security, biodiversity, and the survival of coral reefs and fish stocks then you must care about sharks.

Research tells us that 70-100 million sharks are taken every year, globally. The number may be even higher considering the magnitude of underreporting, unregulated and illegal fishing. Sharks evolved to be predators and are late to mature and reproduce slowly, with small numbers of offspring.

Even though they are fish, their life history looks a lot more like that of mammals. It is easier to understand when comparing sharks to predators on land. Wolves and tigers reproduce differently than prey animals such as rabbits and deer. We could never rely on commercially hunting top predators on land and that is no different in the ocean. That is the reason why sharks are being decimated at a frightening rate.

The past 40 years have done so much damage that many shark species are now considered endangered or highly threatened. Some of them have been reduced by 80 to 90%.

The reason Shark Allies exists is because sharks are the underdog of conservation causes. While they are a critical component of our ocean eco systems, they are still largely misunderstood and feared by many.

There are only a handful of groups around the world that are dedicated to sharks and

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sharks need a committed team of champions that will fight for them. It is a lot easier to fundraise for pets and cute animals than it is for an apex predator. This is a major reason why much of the work falls to smaller grassroots organizations such as Shark Allies.

The work of the organization is focused on campaigns that reduce the worldwide overfishing and senseless slaughter of sharks as they are being taken to meet the demand for products such as shark fin soup, ­cosmetics, and meat.

The goal is to raise awareness of the issues within the public and increase the community of allies to match and overcome the influence of the powerful fishing lobby, change commercial industries, and motivate reluctant governments.

If you are interested to find out more about campaigns and projects, visit the website www.sharkallies.org and @SharkAllies on social platforms.

Donations to Shark Allies can easily be given via the website. As a grassroots organization, they depend on donations, grants, and the help from the public.

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e i c a t S n o s n e h p e t S CONGRATULATIONS TO STACIE AND TO ALL THE TRENDSETTERS OF 2021

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DESIGN AND STYLE

New York, New York

By Christopher Coffin

New York’s Upper East Side landmark the Hotel Pierre rises high over Central Park. It has been a quintessential monument to New York City grandeur since the day it opened in 1930.

The Pierre became a residential hotel when, in 1959, then owner J. Paul Getty sold 75 apartments as co-op luxurious hotel residences chock full of amenities. Among the first permanent residents was Elizabeth Taylor and over the years it has been a home for a variety of “who’s who” in both the silver screen and design world including Tory Burch and Yves Saint-Laurent. As a cornerstone of Manhattan glamor life, it has hosted guests like Audrey Hepburn and Barbra Streisand and it is a popular setting for movies.

I was honored to have been given the opportunity to design one of its amazing apartments for my clients who wanted a permanent East Coast pied de terre. Because it had not been remodeled since the 50’s, you can imagine how wonderful it was to go on shopping trips to NYC showrooms for furnishings and fabrics and various antique stores for accessories. Our outings to art galleries resulted in finding the perfect piece for over the fireplace – an original Marc Chagall.

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Because the hotel describes its own style as French Classical combined with New York chic, I also used that esthetic for my own inspiration.

The entryway brings the immediate feeling of opulence and sophistication with a stunning chinoiserie style secretary and dark green marble flooring.

It is a small one-bedroom apartment but in­cludes charming spaces, like a dressing room and a butler’s pantry.

The living room windows have breathtaking views straight down 5th avenue and a full on view of The Plaza Hotel. To not compete with that, I kept the color scheme on the neutral side with pops of soft green. There is toile fabric on the chairs, linen velvet upholstery for the sofa and the faux bamboo benches are covered in Fortuny tiger velvet. It has a custommade coffee table and vintage multicolored Murano blown glass pieces.

We transformed a nook in the butler’s panty that housed a built-in ironing board into a special area with glass shelving to hold a collection of French opaline glass.

The final result speaks for itself. The Pierre hotel apartment is now lovely, functional and well-worthy of being tucked inside such an iconic historic landmark.

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CONGRATULATIONS SALLY! WELL DESERVED. BILL POPE

To my darling bride, this year has been a tremendous milestone in our lives.

From becoming a best-selling author and now named a 2021 Trendsetter, you set the bar for what we should all aspire to – excellence, munificence and grace – trends which will never be out of style. Cheers to many more years of “trendsetting”.

With all my love, Ricardo

FABULOUS SOCIETY HOSTESS

The Most Fabulous Society Hostess and Greatest Rothschild of Them All

By Spoiled Serena When you hear the name Rothschild, two things come to mind for most people. Those two things are extreme wealth and very outlandish conspiracy theories. However, this article will focus on the most memorable and fabulous Rothschild of them all, Baroness MarieHélène de Rothschild. She was part of the French branch of the Rothschild dynasty, who used de in front of their last name to differentiate themselves from the various other Rothschild family members in England, Germany and the United Kingdom. Marie-Hélène’s reign over Parisian society lasted from the 1950s-early 1970s.

Baroness Marie-Hélène de Rothschild is born as Baroness MarieHélène Naila Stephanie Josina van Zuylen van Nyevelt van de Haar on November 17, 1927, in New York City. Her father is Baron Egmont Van Zuylen van Nyevelt, who is a Dutch aristocrat and a diplomat, and her mother is Marguerite Marie Namétalla, who is an Egyptian born Syrian immigrant.

Her father also owns their family’s ancestral home, the De Haar Castle in Utrecht, Netherlands. Marie-Hélène goes on to be educated at Marymount College in Upstate New York and then sets off to Paris.

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As soon as she arrives, she becomes involved with a French aristocrat and horse breeder named Count François de Nicolay. They wed in October of 1950. The union produces one child, a son named Phillippe de Nicolay in 1955. However, by 1956 their marriage is over and they divorce; as Marie-Hélène begins seeing Baron Guy de Rothchild, who is a banker and head of the French branch of the Rothchilds. They go on to wed in a small civil wedding in New York City in February of 1957. Marie-Hélène also happens to be a blood Rothchild herself through her paternal grandmother, Hélène de Rothschild van Zuylen who is disinherited from the Rothschild fortune for marrying MarieHélène’s Catholic grandfather, when the Rothschilds are famously Jewish. Marie-Hélène and Guy are third cousins once removed as they both descended from the founder of the French branch, James Mayer de Rothschild. This union also produces a son named

Édouard Étienne Alphonse de Rothschild in November of 1957. The marriage is quite controversial and not for the quasi-incest, as incest is the historical Rothschild way to protect their fortune from getting too widespread. It usually begins with first cousins, so Marie-Hélène and Guy are not scandalized for that; it is for religious reasons. As this is the first time a head of a Rothschild branch marries a non-Jewish person, as Marie-Hélène is a Catholic, Guy is forced to resign from being president of the Jewish community in France.

By 1959, Marie-Hélène and Guy begin reno­vating a Rothschild family castle outside of Paris named Château de Ferrières. Moving into Château de Ferrières takes the Roth­schild’s socially to the next level.

While here, they throw legendary salons and parties throughout the 1960s-early 1970s. Their guest lists include royalty and aristocrats like the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and French Countess Jacqueline de Ribes; as well as artists and designers like Audrey Hepburn, Andy Warhol and Yves St. Laurent.

During the late 1960s-early 1970s, Marie-Hélène is invited to all the grandest balls and parties in Paris like the iconic, but in today’s world highly controversial, Le Bal Oriental; thrown by her good friend and fellow French aristocrat Baron Alexis de Redé in December of 1969.

The party is held at Alexis’ Parsian townhouse, the Hôtel Lambert; and the guest list is filled with aristocrats, reigning royals, exiled royals, artists, musicians, actors, etc. The courtyard features giant elephants made completely of papier-mâché. The party lasts from 10 P.M. until 5 A.M. the next day. Marie-Hélène comes dressed to Le Bal as a Thai Siamese dancer.

However, Marie-Hélène’s personal hostess peak begins in 1971. When she throws the Proust Ball at the Château de Ferrières to celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of French writer, Marcel Proust. The ball is called her greatest social triumph. Some of the guests at said party are Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, Audrey Hepburn and Princess Grace of Monaco. The guests are instructed to dress in Proust’s time period of the late 19th century.

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FABULOUS SOCIETY HOSTESS – CONTINUED The party of all parties that Marie-Hélène throws, and that is still talked about almost five decades later, is one that is plagued by many conspiracies: the Surrealist Ball held at Château de Ferrières in December of 1972. The party theme is based on the Surrealist art movement, and is probably an homage to her good friend, Dalí.

Marie-Hélène’s costume consists of a stag’s head that is “crying” real diamonds. One guest wears a gramophone on her head, another an apple in front of her face and Audrey Hepburn puts her head in a bird cage. The invitations are an ode to surrealism; to read it correctly one has to hold it up to a mirror. The guest list for this party consists of the exiled Italian princess, Princess Maria Gabriella of Savy, actress Brigitte Bardot, supermodel Marisa Berenson, artist Salvador Dalí, and various European aristocrats.

Marie-Hélène’s last memorable fête is the Battle of Versailles; think of what the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is; but with actual clothing, couturiers, and a cause. The cause at hand for the fashion show gala is to help restore Versailles and fix its various problems. MarieHélène helps organize and hosts the event at the Palace of Versailles.

The idea is a little competition between the American and French courtiers. The fashion houses represented are the likes of Dior, Yves St. Laurent, Halston, Oscar de la Renta, Stephen Burrows, etc. MarieHélène’s lime green gown decorated with ostrich feathers has been designed by Yves St. Laurent, who is in her inner circle and a fixture at her well-known salons. The guests include Princess Grace of Monaco, Gloria Guinness, Christina Onassis, Countess Jacqueline de Ribes and Andy Warhol.

The fashion show is revolutionary, as there are plenty of black models and a black couturier. Stephen Burrows is able to showcase his designs, and it marks the start of racial diversity in fashion. For entertainment, the guests gather in the Royal Opera of Versailles and listen to the music of Josephine Baker and watch the ballet dancing of Rudolf Nureyev.

After the early 1970s, Marie-Hélène’s reign over Paris comes to an end. She is still a glamorous French socialite and society figure going to dinner parties, fashion shows and galas. Her salons and parties are just not the same anymore. Not to mention that by 1975, she and her husband Guy donate their iconic home, the Château de Ferrières, to the University of Paris. They then relocate to the Hôtel Lambert in Paris and share the townhouse with their good friend Baron Alexis de Redé. From the 1980s-1990s Marie-Hélène and Guy bounce between Paris and the Upper East Side in New York City. Guy is reportedly upset that France, under the Mitterrand presidency, has nationalized Banque Rothschild. At this time, Marie-Hélène faces various health issues from severe arthritis to cancer. She dies on March 1, 1996, at her French country home in Touques, France. Her funeral is fit for a former reigning queen of Parisian society. The mourners include the likes of Gianni Agnelli, Yves St. Laurent, former first ladies of France, politicians, etc. Marie-Hélène de Rothschild can easily be named as one of the most fabulous and memorable society hostesses in history.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING NAMED A TRENDSETTER!

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ATLAS BISTRO

The Valley’s Best Kept Secret

By Nicholas D. Butler One of the best restaurants in the Valley is tucked away in an unsuspecting strip mall. Entering its 20th year, Atlas Bistro is an intimate BYOB dining room adjoined to a boutique bottle shop in south Scottsdale. Guests are encouraged to bring their own wine for the cost of a modest corkage fee or spend some time with their zealously knowledgeable staff for tailored recommendations to pair with the restaurant’s seasonal five course tasting menu.

Currently, the Late Summer menu at Atlas welcomes diners with Barbados-born Chef Jabari Corbin’s version of a Bacalao fritter bursting with Caribbean spices. The first course features black bass from San Diego-based fishery Chula Seafood in a Mexican agua chile featuring tomatillo and serrano peppers. The second course highlights Chef Corbin’s versatility as a baker: a warm tart with black truffle, goat cheese, and Vidalia onion as well as foraged lobster mushrooms from Flagstaff decadently shaved tableside. The third course showcases earthy hazelnut-finished pork tenderloin from Oregon with purple sweet potato and pineapple relish. The evening’s entrée is an elegant portion of Linz prime New York strip with consommé, rosemary oil, heirloom carrots, and a warm summer salad. Finally, the Crepes Suzette resting in a navel orange and Grand Marnier broth finished with kumquats and Marcona almonds concludes the meal with a sweet note on the palate.

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The character of owner Todd Sawyer’s unpretentious space is limited to approximately 30 guests per evening seated at traditional bistro tables with white linens, butcher block paper, and polished glasses reminiscent of a neighborhood haunt for Parisian diners looking for the perfect place to open a few bottles and converse with friends without feeling the pressure of turning tables. Within moments of arrival, Sawyer strikes up a disarming conversation with guests as he

masterfully manages bottle service. Meanwhile, his staff – often only a single assistant – swiftly initiate the parade of courses that follow.

With few questions for guests to answer, such as whether to add the supplemental Hudson Valley foie gras course or what temperature one prefers their steak, there’s rarely a moment of intrusion during the meal; aside from the detailed descriptions of courses as they’re presented.

There are several reasons Atlas Bistro is celebrating its 20th year.

Foremost, Sawyer’s supervision of the quality of the cuisine’s ingredients as well as the progressively evolving format of the menu embody the dedication of a labor of love. After closing for several months during the pandemic, reopening with a skeleton crew wearing masks for several months, and continuing to navigate the evershifting landscape of the hospitality industry; Sawyer’s restaurant is a shining beacon of hope for small independently owned and operated businesses. Moreover, the legacy of chefs who have led or served in the kitchen at Atlas speak to the level of ambition and energy that drives the restaurant’s continental cuisine. While there are locations throughout the Valley that feature more opulent spaces, extravagant ingredients, and legions of staff, there’s a charm that emanates from the personal commitment of everyone at Atlas Bistro that makes it a landmark in the local dining landscape.

Atlas Bistro 2515 North Scottsdale Road #18 in Wilshire Plaza Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Tel. (480) 990-2433 Accommodations are available for dietary restrictions or allergies with advance notice.

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WEDDING BELLS COUPLE Elizabeth Kotalik Ryan Haarer

MEET THE PARENTS Karen & E.J. Kotalik, Jr., Phoenix, Arizona Tricia & Mark Haarer, San Diego, California

WEDDING CEREMONY Bride’s childhood home, officiated by her father

MUSIC The Hamptons

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Honeymoon in December at the Four Seasons Anguilla

SOMETHING DIFFERENT • Liz and Ryan met 9 years ago at ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, where they were in the same, student-run news program and anchored an election night show together. The rest is history!

• The wedding, set for March 21, 2020, was cancelled days before the event. A year later, wedding 2.0 was dramatically smaller and different than originally planned, but was more special and magical than Liz and Ryan could ever imagine!

• Memories of the bride’s grandparents who have passed were tied onto her bouquet: her maternal grandparents’ wedding bands and paternal grandfather’s Air Force ring, which has a blue sapphire.

The tradition of something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue were beautifully captured in this floral arrangement.

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