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PALM BEACH PEOPLE AT PLAY
The heart of the Palm Beach community lies
in its loving and devoted families and residents. Here, Quest captures some of the town’s most recognized names—in their natural habitats. Produced
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AWARDING AN EYE FOR PRESERVATION
The Preservation Foundation of Palm
Beach recognizes residents who honor the architectural legacy of their houses with the Robert I. Ballinger Award—and Quest has a front-row seat to a tour of the homes.
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QUEST PALM BEACH STYLE
Palm Beach has a sense of style all its own, and we’ve
rounded up the very best—in photos—through the years. By elIzaBeTh meIgher
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PERSONAL TOUCHES MAKE A PALM BEACH HOME
Sally and Bob Gilbane realize the
house of their dreams with the help of their daughter and Livingston Builders.
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SUNNY SKIES AHEAD ON WORTH AVENUE
It’s that time of year again—to go
shopping on the Avenue, and then some. By danIel caPPello and alex Travers
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PALM BEACH LIVING
From our 2011 archives, we revisit Georgina Schaeffer’s review
of the book Maurice Fatio: Palm Beach Architect (Acanthus Press).
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Holiday cheer defined the city through the days of December. By davId PaTrIck columBIa Our photographer recalls how all heads turned for the then Mrs. Donald Trump.
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Clockwise from bottom: Chris Leidy, known for his subaquatic photography, sits as a subject himself for our feature shoot of Palm Beach people; Slim Aarons captured Mr. and Mrs. iconic Flager Museum; at home in Sally and Bob Gilbane’s Palm Beach residence; shopping along renowned Worth Avenue, as it looked in the 1920s.
TO THE OUTSIDE EYE, it’s a fairytale setting of impossibly perfect proportions—the temperate climate, the uncannily clean streets, the calibrated measure of its Mediterranean Revival–style buildings. And that’s before catching a glimpse of the residents: sun-kissed, well-heeled, brightly clad. We’re talking, of course, about Palm Beach—the subject of this issue and a town of seemingly unending intrigue. Is it any wonder that artists with an eye for the extraordinary—like Slim Aarons, one of its most famous documentarians—should be drawn to this place and its people? My first impression of the town, made when I was an impressionable young kid, was that it was chiseled from marble. The smooth and gleaming whiteness of its façades was beautiful, if somewhat guarded. As a warm-weather haven for some of the country’s highest-ranking elite, it makes sense that there should be an almost marble-like, keep-your-distance feel to it. It’s a similar feeling that’s evoked when visiting a grand European castle or palace: you can admire from afar, but you can’t ever quite touch. 16 QUEST
But spend some time in Palm Beach, and you quickly realize this is a vibrant community looking to preserve a storied past and yet somehow move it into the future. And that’s what Quest has always had access to in this fair town—the people and the progress that are the heartbeat of Palm Beach. From the families and the personalities who are moving it forward to the preservationists who are keeping an eye on its past, our Palm Beach Issue is a fresh and candid look at a town defined not by the wealth of its residents, but by the wealth of its character. u
Daniel Cappello ON THE COVER: Interior designer Celerie Kemble and her three children: William “Wick” Tyson Kemble Curry, Ravenel “Rascal” Boykin Curry, and Zinnia Lacoste Kemble Curry. From “Palm Beach People at Play,” produced by Elizabeth Meigher and photographed by Capehart Photography.
C A P E H A RT P H OTO G R A P H Y; S L I M A A RO N S ; CO U RT E S Y O F S A R A G I LB A N E
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A
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NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY BIDDING THE OLD YEAR GOOD-BYE; welcoming
the New Year. If you were in New York during the last two weeks before the holidays, you may have been one of the many who were topping off the old year with parties. Susan and Coleman
Burke hosted their annual Christmas Cheer! Luncheon in the private dining room at 1 East 77th Street on the corner of Fifth. It was called for noon. I was late so I took a cab. But when we got to the corner of Madison and 77th, the cars and delivery vans were gridlocked all the
way down to Fifth. I got out on the corner and walked the block. As soon as I got out of the cab, in the distance I could hear a tuba playing outside. As I got closer to my destination, I could see he was sitting by the door to the luncheon. Playing Christmas melodies.
And in his Santa cap. This is a touch of our hostess. The Burkes hold this luncheon every year early in the month, anticipating that by the third week of the month, many will have left town for their holiday destinations. The hosts, for example, go to Wyoming
T H E N E W YO R K B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N ’ S H O L I D A Y T R A I N S H O W F A M I LY B E N E F I T
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Allison Mignone and Sandra Hughes
Ted and Julia Weld
Christine Bazylevsky and Andie Kully
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART’S FILM BENEFIT
Dini von Mueffling and Ted Sann
with all their grandkids. There were 45 guests this year. Susan is one of those women who loves to entertain. This year’s theme was gold. She was inspired. The centerpieces were (dead) ginkgo trees painted gold. Did you know: the ginkgo (ginkgo biloba), also known as the maidenhair tree, is the only member of its species that is not extinct. It is found in fossils dating back 270 million years. The ginkgos on the tables were working exspecimens, dressed for the occasion by the party design team of Bowman Dahl, who transformed the room. 20 QUEST
Tracy Pollan and Michael J. Fox
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Anne McNally and Carlos Souza
Meanwhile, Bob Hardwick was on the grand playing Christmas tunes until it was time for him to loudly remind (march) the guests to sit down for lunch. The menu was delicious, and started with Alain the chef’s special Cheese Soufflé, follow by the main course of Lobster Shepherd’s Pie, and finished off with an Île Flottante (Floating Island)— the hostess’ favorite dessert “in the whole world.” Between courses, we sang Christmas carols accompanied by Mr. Hardwick at the grand. Susan provided a booklet with all the words, and
everyone sang. It was a pleasure for everyone’s midday in New York. Merry Christmas. On a Wednesday night mid-month, fashion and party photographer Mary Hilliard hosted her annual holiday party at her Upper East Side digs. Mary set a buffet of the classic holiday party and hearty dishes starting with the baked ham—all of which was well received, and then again and again. Meanwhile her living room and dining room were literally jammed with her wide variety of friends. All friendly even if you’d never
Rachel and Raj Roy
Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld
met. Mary is one of those hostesses, one of those people whose presence brings out the best in us, because we feel totally comfortable around her. So it was at her party. Then two nights later, over at Doubles, Anne Hearst and Jay McInerney and George Farias hosted their annual holiday party. This very popular party draws a wide variety of some of the most actively prominent men and women in the city. Under the most agreeable circumstances of twinkling lights and an unbelievably beautiful buffet (this is the Doubles
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A style), everyone was talking to everyone, having a great time. Happy Holidays were out there among us! On a Tuesday night, the Animal Medical Center (AMC) held its annual gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. David Monn created this Singular Sensation with his bevy of artists and other creators. It was a record crowd. They honored Georgina Bloomberg with the Brooke Astor Award. Mrs. Astor, who was a devoted animal lover all her life, once remarked about the AMC that if she ever got sick, she wanted to go the Animal Medical Center for treatment. Ms. Bloomberg,
a daughter of our previous mayor and his (former) wife Susan, is a champion equestrienne, and has made a name for herself in raising our consciousness about the animals in our lives. This is excerpted from the program: “She is an EQUUStar for the EQUUS Foundation and is on the board of the Hampton Classic Horse Show, the Lake Placid Horse Show, the Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Foundation, and the Bloomberg Family Foundation. She is a founding member of the Humane Generation/Friends of Finn committee for the Humane Society of the United States,
a group dedicated to fighting puppy mills and advocating for pet adoption. She has rescued many pets in her life including four dogs, a pig, a goat, a bunny, two miniature horses, mules, and retired and rescued horses, including a retired New York carriage horse.” She has her mother’s kindness and charm, and her father’s certainty of purpose—a powerful combination. In her acceptance speech, Georgina Bloomberg quoted her mother, who had long ago advised her daughter to “never trust a man who doesn’t like dogs.” The evening was hosted
by Bobby Liberman, who is the chairman of the board of trustees. He shared the awards with Kathryn Coyne, the chief executive officer of the hospital. There were also Top Dog honorees: K-9 Officer Mitchell of the Jamestown Police Department, and three from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services in the Office of Fire Prevention and Control—all in the Canine Accelerant Detection Program. Bobby Liberman pointed out that not only were these dogs highly skilled, but most of them are from shelters, rescue organizations, or
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D AV I D PAT R I C K C O L U M B I A private individuals who try to avoid placing their dog in a shelter. After the program was over and we were being served dessert, the wonderful Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks took the stage and guests got up to dance. The benefit’s co-chairs were Robert Couturier, Nancy Kissinger, Elaine Langone, Elizabeth Monaco McCarthy, and Annette de la Renta. Beneft vice-chairs were Merrill Curtis, Alexander Hamer, Guy Emile Harley, Lily Maddock, Flo Fulton Miller, and Alison Minton. I started out the night on the Q. This is new because
I usually travel by wheels when I’m going around town. But the Q station is just three city-wide blocks from my apartment and it goes right to 57th and Seventh (same route I now take to Michael’s). In approximately eight minutes. By car, no matter, and at rush hour, the time required is anybody’s guess. Arriving at my general destination, I walked up two blocks and one over to the Museum of Arts and Design on Columbus Circle. Barbara Tober, one of the museum’s directors (and founders), was having a book party for Steven Aronson and Norma Stevens, who have written
Avedon: Something Personal about the great fashion photographer of the last half of the 20th century. From there, I moved across the circle to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The evening was to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the Carter Burden Network (CBN), founded by the late Carter Burden when he was councilman for the Silk Stocking District, as it was called during the early 1970s. A Vanderbilt descendent who grew up in Beverly Hills (in a house built for the actors Fredric March and Florence Eldridge and later owned by Brad and
Jennifer), he came east for prep school (Portsmouth Priory) and later Harvard, and became a New Yorker. It was the late 60s, the age of Bobby Kennedy’s exciting presumed ascendency as his late brother’s political heir, when Carter Burden decided to run for office. Coincidentally, I was a volunteer in that campaign as its headquarters were just around the corner from where I was living. We went door-to-door, every late afternoon and early evening, knocking. The neighborhood east of Third Avenue in those days was predominantly old workingclass neighborhoods with
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In his district, he soon learned a lot about the needs of all of those people whose doors we knocked on. Many in his constituency were older, often retired, often widowed or single, and often alone. And they usually had no one to turn to when they had problems to solve like legal matters, matters of health, or financial needs. In 1971, he opened the Carter Burden Center for the Aging in a storefront in the east 80s. Forty-six years later, there are now four centers in the area, where more than 125,000 meals were served last year to neighbors as well as twice as many delivered
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to their homes. It is a mecca for neighbors of a certain age who need something to do—a hobby or interest to pursue, a place to share with others, classes to learn. His wife Susan became involved in the organization early on, and it’s been under her support that it has grown into an important community institution. On this night, they honored Jeffrey Weber, who is the chairman of the board of the CBN (my dinner partner Duane Hampton has been on the board since the beginning). Mr. Weber, who is a hedge-fund director, has been giving his
time and attention to the center for the past 20 years. He’s one of those men who you can tell by his words and observations is a total and enthusiastic volunteer, bringing his talents to enrich and enhance the organization. After the presentation of the award and the honoree’s speech, the Center Chorale (another activity of the center) of men and women sang Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Climb Every Mountain,” followed by a standing ovation and a brief fund-raising moment where they raised a little more than $200,000, making
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to a lot of people who’ve been victims, or colleagues who either witnessed or heard passing stories about so-and-so who can’t keep his hands to himself, as mother would say. The world of media and entertainment is always a fount of tales and gossip (as well as a cesspool, depending on the information). This story is so commonplace in that world, as well as the whole world out there, that there are, no doubt, a lot of guys having that extra scotch or two at lunch just to settle their anxiety about Who’s Next? Because that’s what it’s come down to. This is a world that deals
in power as a personal asset. It is not democratic. We all know about this kind of behavior because it’s everywhere, no matter who you are or where you live. It’s something we humans trade in, live our lives around; it’s all in the family. These men who have been named all had that “power” (meager as it might seem in the scheme of things) in common, and no doubt knew it because it invites genuflection. Their socially obtuse behavior, to put it nicely, is always known and accepted as one of those things just we all do with terrible information about people in our lives.
Power’s not a bad thing in conception, but as Lord Acton once wrote a century and a half ago, in a letter to a friend: “Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men…” Corrupt is such a commonplace word in our vernacular that many of us are naturally inured to it. We don’t talk about it. Just like in families too unpleasant or too dangerous; stay out of it. Until. Something like this happens. Ironically, the subject has been in the news for decades. Bill and Monica was 20 years ago and front page for years. However,
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it faded away significantly (as I write this), and Mr. Clinton revived the public sentiment about him as a president. Bill Cosby then cornered those headlines in the past few years. However, that was the first time there were multiple complaints surfacing (two and three decades later). Now, with the Weinstein story, you can’t help wondering if it’s leading to something decisive. I’m not making excuses for the handy-andy’s out there, but there are millions of women who can attest to having “experienced” the results of some “handy” and his 30 QUEST
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bad habit. Someday some psychologist will have an explanation for why this is so common to be ordinary for many men. But in the meantime, the issue at hand, if you’ll pardon the pun, is respect and its natural companion: self-respect. Respect for one’s fellow beings is often missing in the equation in social, dayto-day relationships not just between men and women, but between many men (and not a few women) in business also. The grope is just one of the many male expressions of the same thing. I don’t know how far back this goes in history,
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although the Victorians and their ancestors wore too many layers for such a passing fancy. It has been true for every generation since my father’s. Back then it was not talked about, not a word uttered. Now, like everything else, like the ads on the internet, it’s in your face. Charity begins at home. The East Side House Settlement, founded in 1891, is one of New York City’s oldest not-forprofit community service organizations. Its reach is staggering and visitors often use the same word when describing the impact of
seeing the East Side House in action: staggering. Interior designer Thomas Jayne touring it was impressed by its programs and the strength of of their ties to the world of art and design. Jayne was joined on their respective tours by several members of the Winter Antiques Show’s staff and volunteers, including the show’s co-chair Lucinda Ballard, a longtime member of the East Side House’s Board of Managers. The groups visited sites ranging from the early childhood Head Start program at Mott Haven Community Center, where Jayne enthusiastically
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in its 64th year. Thom Jayne is a design co-chair of the show, which takes place the third week in January at the Park Avenue Armory. He is lending his voice to advocate for the use of historic art antiques in contemporary interiors to highlight the critical work of the East Side House. The show, he noted, which is owned by East Side House “has raised millions in critical funds and helped myriads.” On a Thursday night earlier in the month, I started off at the Corner Bookstore on 93rd and Madison where they were holding a book signing for Peter Pennoyer and Anne Walker, and their
new volume on architectural history of the last century, Harrie T. Lindberg and The American Country House, (The Monacelli Press). These are beautiful books to own if you are fascinated by private residential architecture. Peter Pennoyer, who is a major architect of private residences here in New York, loves his work and loves the history of the subject. I have had a fascination with houses since I was old enough to understand what that meant. I was particularly interested in the grander dwellings when I was younger and my sense of living had nothing to do
with real life and personal comfort. By adolescence, the great grand houses took on another more interesting dimension: Who lived there? What was “the story,” for every house has a “story.” Peter Pennoyer’s father, Robert Pennoyer, grew up in one of those houses on the North Shore of Long Island and wrote a wonderful memoir about the life there in As It Was (Prospecta Press), published in 2015. Pennoyer’s and Anne Walker’s story (text), gives you the architect’s story, which is about challenge. It sets their creations in an entirely different context
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and garners appreciation that great creative work can evoke. Harrie T. Lindeberg, a first generation American, son of Swedes, came to his fore as a young man working for McKim, Mead & White, and moved on up on a similar path of prominence in the first three decades of the 20th century. This book is a perfect gift for anyone with even a passing interest in architecture because it can engage and enthrall; every picture tells a story. After I got that shot of Peter and Kate signing their book, I grabbed a cab to go down to the Chinese Porcelain Company at 232 34 QUEST
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East 59th Street (between 2nd and 3rd) for a reception for William Rayner (“Billy” to his friends) and an exhibition of his watercolors. Billy and his wife Kathy are great world travelers. Billy travels with his supplies and puts his hand and eye to work when something catches his interest. Anne Nitze, who was at the reception, told me that a few of the great historic sites that are in this exhibition are no longer there, having been destroyed in our ongoing decimation of our land and landmarks. The Rayners always draw a big crowd of friends
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and supporters. I ran into Elizabeth Strong de Cuevas, the sculptress who told me that her very successful book, Strong-Cuevas Sculpture: Premonitions in Retrospect (Abrams), is to be followed by a second book on her work (sc-sculpture. com). After my visit to Billy Rayner’s exhibition, I hiked over to the Metropolitan Club on 60th and Fifth, where the Lenox Hill Neighborhood House was hosting its Associates Benefit. This was a blacktie affair and they were honoring Doug Steinbrech and Jeff Sharp. The evening
began at Max Mara up on the corner of 68th and Madison. I missed that part due to my travels. At 8:30 p.m. the party of more than 200 moved down to the Metropolitan Club for dinner and then dancing to DJ Daddy Dog’s “magical music.” This was a fundraiser for one of the great non-profit institutions of New York community life, a savior for hundreds of thousands of lives and their dignity. The Lenox Hill Neighborhood House was started in 1894. It continues 123 years later to provide an extensive array of effective and integrated
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and produced by Graydon Carter. Jackie, who knew Gianni Agnelli quite well when she was a model working in Europe back in the 1950s and ’60s, was one of those interviewed for the film. I knew very little about Gianni Agnelli’s life except what you could read in the papers and the social columns. The message was always: charisma. His image was one of the ultimate sophistication: sleek, swank, chic, and even macho. From the moment the film begins you’re drawn into the fascinating personality and way of life. Born in 1921, by his mid-30s, early
40s, he was world-famous as a glamorous playboy, prince of his world, heir to a great automobile empire. It was the “play” part that drew the world’s attention. He lived a kind of dream life, always surrounded by beautiful and often famous women, and sophisticated, often powerfully rich or political men. Yes he had a wife Marella, both beautiful and every bit as elegant as her husband. She was the mother of his daughter and his son. The film lets you in on his whole life, inside and outside. On our cab trip down to MoMA, Jackie—who was a famous Chanel model at the
time—told me about his life that she knew. She had had a brief affair with him. His first big affair as a single man was with Pamela Churchill, recently divorced from Randolph, son of Winston. In his leisure, Agnelli was a big coker—which always comes as a surprise. “Big,” Jackie emphasized. This was not a secret among friends, and it also came out in the documentary. He was a daredevil when it came to physical challenges. He loved fast cars and drove them at speeds you could only consider very dangerous in the narrow streets and roads. He was an elegant and daring skier. He
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had a beautiful sailing boat where he entertained his friends along with his family and royalty. His father had died suddenly in his forties, making Gianni the heir to his grandfather Giovanni Agnelli, the man who started FIAT. The grandson was brought up to enjoy his life. When his grandfather died, Gianni was considered too young to take over the company, and so he was free to enjoy himself in the ways now familiar to the world. He fought bravely during the Second World War, which destroyed much of his family’s industrial properties. 38 QUEST
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Super 8 footage shot by photographer Benno Graziani, as well as portraits by photographers Richard Avedon and Ugo Mulas, along with archival video and personal photos that showcase the complexity of Gianni Agnelli’s personality, known for his political power and as a family man as well, who often had failings as a father. There is much beauty in the film because Agnelli was surrounded by it—be it in his dwellings, on his yacht, in his relatives’ living environments, as well as the physical beauty that he was naturally drawn to. Watching
the development of this young Italian boy’s life into a sophisticated man of the world is a great pleasure, rather like watching a movie of a prince’s dream life. As he grew older, he was dealt more serious hands in terms of business and politics—all of which he appears to have handled with finesse and fairness. He was not regarded as “sentimental,” but he was a decent man. At one point in FIAT’s post-war prosperity, business declined measurably and he was advised to lay off thousands of workers. His response was that if he laid them
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If you suffer from one of these you are not alone. Snoring is the number one medical cause for the breakup of relationships; sleep apnea is the number one cause for stroke and heart attack. Sinusitis is the number one cause for missed days and poor performance at work/school and for chronic fatigue. Many of these sufferers are miserable and are told that they are normal or have to live with their problems. Dr. Josephson, author of Sinus Relief Now (www.sinusreliefnow.com), states that no one should have to suffer. The good news for those who’ve not had success with previous medicines/surgery is that there is renewed hope for improvement with newer techniques and more comprehensive eastern alternative and western therapies.
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Denise and Daniel Hanley
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Snoring is no laughing matter and sinus problems can make you miserable. In fact, sinus problems, allergies, asthma, snoring, sleep apnea and gastroesophageal reflux are all connected and are part of Chronic Airway Digestive Inflammatory Disease (CAID).
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Marcella Acosta and Ken Rubman
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Carlos Basualdo, Alan Faena and Ximena Caminos
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Llewellyn Sinkler, Tom Savage and Carolyn Englefield 52 QUEST
Jimmy Kaston and KC Williams
Durston Saylor and Tim Hine
Robert Stern and Peter Lyden
Wendy Powers and Ed Hollander
Ying Liu, Madison Head and Peter Pennoyer
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Amanda Hearst and Steve Read 56 QUEST
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Richard Johnson and Sessa von Richthofen
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Paula and Tony Peck
George Farias with Anne Hearst and Jay McInerney
Judith and Rudy Giuliani
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John Glass and Percy Steinhart
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Christy and Ted McGraw
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Emilia Saint-Amand, Alberto Mejia, Grace Meigher and Nathan Saint-Amand
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Please join us for our 10th annual Palm Beach Dinner Dance on Thursday, February 22, 2018, as we salute Grace Meigher and daughters Elizabeth Meigher and Amanda Mariner. And our Junior Honoree Wyatt Koch. Through their philanthropic passion and purpose, these honorees have transformed the lives and health of those affected by vision loss. For information and tickets: 646-874-8445 or events@lighthouseguild.org
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Maryam Ansar and HRH Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia 68 QUEST
Valentina Vassilev, Benigno Aguilar and Jerry Erickson
Allen and Heidi Roberts
Sandy Gotham-Meehan, Dorothea De La Houssaye and Simone Galton
Kevin Kelleher and Cordy Allsopp
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through pastoral meadowland. A true Gentleman’s Farm with nearly 84 scenic acres-untouched and unspoiled. Significant 1586 feet of water frontage with private beach on quiet Lake Oscaleta. Fabulous Country Lodge dating back to 1920 overlooking pastoral meadows. Beautifully renovated Cottage. Great equestrian property with ten-stall Stable Complex and Barn. $10,500,000
Impressive Country Estate - Gated drive to over nine level acres. Stunning Shingle Colonial Estate with over 7900 square feet of detailed living space. Sun-filled Living Room with Fireplace. Library with Fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Butler’s Pantry. Country Kitchen open to Family Room with Fireplace.Four Bedrooms plus separate Guest House.Heated Garages for six cars.Private and serene setting.Choice of pool sites.On the Bedford Riding Lanes. $2,695,000
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IT SEEMS LIKE YESTERDAY MARRIED FROM 1977–1992 to the future President of the United States, the charismatic former first Mrs. Donald Trump, mother of Don, Jr., Ivanka, and Eric, was happy to be photographed in Palm Beach in late 1992. Heads turned when the glamorous Ivana walked into the living room of the venerable Mar-a-Lago, the childhood home of the lovely actress Dina Merrill. In a shimmering, glittering outfit, Ivana looked dazzling. Walking toward me, she stopped at the doorway, and I said, “Just stay there for a moment, Ivana, you look fabulous,” and she complied. Over the years I have photographed the vivacious Ivana quite a few times and have always found her to be charming and quite perceptive. Her sense of humor is still intact, for when we ran into each other recently at New York’s Cipriani restaurant, she motioned me over to her table for a quick hello and left me with an amusing anecdote on the unexpected paradox of what has happened since we last met. ◆ This spread: Ivana Trump, first wife of President Donald Trump, in Palm Beach, 1987. 70 QUEST
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Left to right: Frank Gifford was a star football player for the New York Giants during the fifties. After retiring in 1964, he transitioned to a career in broadcasting; Vince Lombardi was head coach for the disciplined and successful Green Bay Packers during the sixties.
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the fifties was still the best decade ever. Uncle Sam was propping up recovering Europe, our borders were not being overrun, the French Riviera was not covered by cement and inhabited by oligarchs and oil-rich camel drivers, tennis players played for love, and Mickey Mantle hit balls way out of the parks without the aid of steroids. And pro football had suddenly caught on. The pros ran onto the field wearing those capes that made them look like ancient warriors, and once the game began, we heard the noise—unheard of until then—of bodies hitting bodies at great speed. That wonderful novelist, 72 QUEST
Irwin Shaw, once took me to the Giants training camp and told me to just listen: for the noise. I was hooked. There was the great Sam Huff, a nice boy from the South, whom Time magazine had put on its cover when Time was the number-one weekly in America. The story was called “The Violent World of Sam Huff.” There was the all-American boy hero, clean and handsome Frank Gifford; the Texan, Kyle Rote; two grizzly, beaten-up quarterbacks, Chuck Connerly and Y.A. Tittle; and the two Roosevelts, Grier and Brown; Arnie Weinmeister and Andy Robustelli; and many more. The present winless Cleveland Browns had not lost a game throughout the
fifties, or so it seemed, as they won the NFL championship year in, year out. Their quarterback was Otto Graham, their fullback was Marion Motley, and their coach was Paul Brown, who gave his name to the team. There were other great stars of other teams, too many to mention, but names like Unitas, Bednarik (last pro to play both offense and defense), Van Buren, Waterfield, and Ameche stand out. With the sixties came the great Green Bay Lombardi teams, so disciplined and drilled that there were games the Packers were not charged with a single penalty. Fuzzy Thurston led an offensive wall that made it easy
TA K I for glamour puss Paul Hornung to pay dirt. The biggest personality of all belonged to a Greek American, Alex Carras, an all-pro tackle of the Detroit Lions, who made such funny remarks in the middle of mayhem that opponents and teammates complained they were laughing too hard to function. Alex went on to a lucrative Hollywood career and married the beautiful Susan Clark. But that was then. And this is now: cheap shots, head shots, blindside shots, tackles designed to disable, unsportsmanlike conduct as routine, post-play garbage talk, taunting of fallen
numerous to list in this space. I will just mention the last one I witnessed while watching the Steelers playing the Bengals last Monday night, December 4. JuJu Smith-Scuster, a defensive back for the Steelers leveled another Bengal, Vontage Burfict, who was away from the action and not anticipating a block, with a high hit helmet-to-helmet and laid him out cold. JuJu then stood over him taunting him and yelling profanities. Instead of being ejected from the game, his team was charged with a 15-yeard penalty. His coach said nothing The man who could put a stop to all this mayhem, commissioner Roger
Today, new billionaire owners like Snyder in D.C., Kraft in Boston, and Blank in Atlanta made their dough outside football and only look at the bottom line. Like the commissioner, they believe violence pays. Whereas in the past an owner would fire a player for crimes committed outside the field—I will give only one example for the sake of space. Here’s Janoris Jenkins of the Giants: jettisoned from Florida U. following two assault arrests and two drug busts, he was nevertheless signed to a five-year $62.5 million deal. Which brings me to who is responsible overall: universities that sign up high
Left to right: Sam Huff, a former professional football player for the New York Giants, was an American hero who Time magazine featured on its cover when it was the number one weekly read in the country; Paul Hornung and players during his time with the New Orleans Saints.
opponents, and, of course, exploitation of the national anthem to show the rest of us that NFL players are righteous, socially concerned young men. Oh yes, I almost forgot. Once upon a time, a touchdown was celebrated not at all, the player simply putting the ball on the ground and returning to the bench to be congratulated by his teammates. Off the field, NFL players are leaders in beating up girlfriends and wives, arrested for drugs, jailed for murder, and for all sorts of anti-social behavior. Some of them are the same social scolds who kneel during the anthem. The extracurricular violence is too widespread and the incidents too
Goodell, makes $50 million annually and is guaranteed a private jet for life, as well as health insurance for the duration. Instead of declaring the violence illegal and career-threatening hits what they are, Goodell turns a blind eye because he believes the violence keeps audiences glued to their seats. In this he is mistaken. Americans continue to tune out the NFL. The decline in NFL viewers is accelerating yearly. When pro football caught on, teams like the Bears, the Giants, and the Steelers were owned by men who invented them like George Halas in Chicago, Art Rooney in Pittsburgh, and Wellington Mara in New York.
school thugs who can play, call them student athletes, and award them scholarships, then after four years, let them loose for the NFL to recruit although the college “grads” can mostly neither read nor write. And many of them are so inarticulate they can hardly string two words together without the obligatory F-word ever present. The Sam Huffs and Frank Giffords of yesteryear not only could read and write, but they followed up their careers as successful businessmen. Alas, too many of today’s stars will end up not in professions, but in the penitentiary. u For more Taki, visit takimag.com. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 8 7 3
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things—like a storybook Italian restaurant, complete with crisp white linens, bow-tied waiters in black and white, and ample ambient light and fresh flowers—never go out of fashion. The ambiance is upscale but the attitude is more down-home: welcoming and good-hearted, as affable as any Italian eatery you might stumble upon on a trip along the Amalfi Coast. Warm, congenial, cheerful, and clubby—Renato’s is all these things. For many, Renato’s is the first destination when touching down in Palm Beach. After a morning flight, returning guests
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IT HAS BEEN LIKENED to the ideal dining spot—a place filled with the fresh scents of a kitchen on Capri, the sophisticated décor of a Manhattan dining room, and the elegance of a breezy Palm Beach terrace. For almost 30 years, Palm Beach’s Renato’s—tucked away at the back of the bougainvillea-rimmed Via Mizner—has been perfecting the art fine dining. For an enclave like Palm Beach, which prides itself on preserving tradition and clinging to the old school, Renato’s doesn’t disappoint. In fact, it remains a healthy reminder of why some
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CANTEENS flock here for lunch in the courtyard, where you can settle in between the orchid- and ivy-lined walls and get a welcoming kiss from the sun. If you’re lucky enough to land on one of those perfect Palm Beach nights, the French doors of the restaurant are left open to create an indoor-outdoor dining experience while a piano player serenades with soft melodies. Romance is always in the air at Renato’s, along with the savory scent of that craved-for cuisine. Italian staples like Caprese salad and prosciutto with melon are of course on offer, but the restaurant likes to remind you that this is a worldclass experience for a worldly clientele. If you’re starting with
croutons, Parmesan cheese, white anchovy, and the delectable homemade dressing. You can’t really go wrong with any of the homemade pastas or risotto dishes, but the saffron risotto with Maine lobster, crabmeat, sweet peas, and tomato remains exceptional. The secondi are succulent, from the Dover sole to the Ossobucco Milanese, a braised veal shank in vegetable sauce over saffron risotto. A house favorite remains the center-cut veal chop with porcini-truffle sauce, potato croquette, and broccoli rabe. The extensive menu doesn’t end with dessert (they just keep coming)—but there’s something about a crème brûlée with
Champagne instead of Prosecco, you might want to forego the mixed antipasto and opt for the foie gras instead—a knock–your–socks-off pan-seared foie gras with caramelized figs and cranberries, drizzled with a blackberry brandy sauce. If the Mediterranean is calling your name, there’s the Misto di Mare—a cocktail of jumbo shrimp, crab claws, and jumbo lump crabmeat with appropriate cocktail sauces. Or a plate of broiled prawns with mustard aioli and crispy capers. Or a classic Caesar salad, all crispy Romaine topped with herbed
tropical flair that always calls our name in Palm Beach. Finish it off with a bubbly toast to the season—and remind yourself that you’ll soon be back to Renato’s. u From left: The entrance to Renato’s welcomes; the indoor dining room transitions to the outdoor terrace for al-fresco dining; the extensive bread basket and top-notch service never fail to impress; the signature veal chop. Renato’s Palm Beach: 87 Via Mizner. Lunch served Monday– Saturday, dinner nightly; for reservations, call 561.655.9752. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 8 7 5
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us. This month, for our Palm Beach Issue, we kept things easy and breezy when looking for the latest threads. The legacy of Palm Beach’s own Lilly Pulitzer continues to live on— this season, in the form of a must-have jumpsuit. While you’re at it, why not pick up a charitable gift or few? There’s no better time to be stylish and supportive.
Salvatore Ferragamo’s latest Vara handbag release, in floral snakeskin, is perfectly suited for Southern Florida. $2,200 in select boutiques or by calling 866.337.7242.
Women everywhere are buzzing about B Point, and once you try on this pair of Bee Earrings in rose gold and diamonds, you’ll know why. B Point: At londonjewelers.com.
Get ready to jump for joy in Lilly Pulitzer’s Nena jumpsuit—perfectly airy and bright for Palm Beach season. $178 at Belgian Shoes are the go-to accessory as the perfectly timeless and elegant fit—from fabrics and colors, down to the trim. For the latest styles for trips to and from Palm Beach, visit belgianshoes.com. 76 QUEST
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Fresh Finds The perfect accessory for the season? The men’s classic sisal Panama hat from Purdey with brown and sand band in grosgrain ribbon
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for every occasion. This season, give your cloest a refresh with a trip to Ralph Lauren at 300 Worth Ave., Palm Beach, 561.651.3900.
Winter weekends are picture-perfect next to a warm fire on the shores at Ocean House, Rhode Island’s AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes FiveStar resort. To reserve, call 888.552.2588.
It’s all in the finishing touches, like Vhernier’s Triangle cufflinks in 18-kt. white gold and diamonds. $5,200 at Vhernier New York: 783 Madison Ave., 646.343.9551.
Travel like a technical pro with Rimowa’s Topas Titanium 26” multiwheel with MW Electronic Tag, which lets you check in your suitcacse from home with your smartphone. $1,555: rimowa.com. When it comes to your next vodka selection, go for the gold—3 Kilos Gold 999.9, distilled five times by hand from European golden wheat. $34.99 at Midtown 38 Wines:
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Carolina Herrera’s white v-neck 3/4-sleeve blouse ($1,190) and mint green/ bright white faux-wrap midi skirt ($1,490) embody true fashion flair: 954 Madison Ave., 212.249.6552. The Winter Equestrian Festival begins January 10 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, and will feature 12 weeks of top equestrian competition. For more information, visit pbiec.com or call 561.793.5867. Kelly Gerber’s World pendant & Leaf necklace in 14-kt. white gold and J.McLaughlin has partnered with the Everglades Foundation to help protect Florida ecosys-
dimaonds on a 30-inch gold cable-link chain. $6,000 at kellygerber.com.
tems, with 20% of sales of this cashmere Women’s Shield Sweater going to the cause. $328 at jmclaughlin.com.
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Fresh Finds The Mena Hazo candle by Baobab Collection, wrapped in natural raffia woven
Invented for the British army in the late 1950s, the colorful electronic Moke today is the warm-weather ride of choice. $15,975 at mokeamerica.com.
by women artisans from the Mikea tribe of Madagascar. $125 at St. Frank, now open at the Royal Poinciana Plaza or stfrank.com.
Add a decorative touch to your home office with this Anglo-Indian midto-late-19th-century quill writing box ($2,200) at Jennifer Garrigues: 308 Peruvian Ave., Palm Beach, 561.659.7085.
For a fahionably cool look, you can’t go wrong in Oscar de la Renta’s mandarin wool gabardine blazer ($2,690), blue denim wide-leg trouser ($690), and white embroidered t-shirt ($490), at oscardelarenta.com. When making plans for winter getaways, rely on National for superior rental car service. For more information and to reserve, visit nationalcar.com.
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THE COLLECTOR AS CURATOR ON SATURDAY EVENING, December 2, in West Palm Beach, Beth Rudin DeWoody, the internationally recognized American art collector, opened her Midcentury-modern art space called The Bunker, which is located at 444 Bunker Road, in West Palm Beach’s craft and design district. The building, with its two-story, 16,000-square-foot interior, provides ample space for Mrs. DeWoody, who plans to rotate pieces from her vast collection of objets d’art in the revamped space. The Bunker’s inaugural exhibition was co-curated by Maynard Monrow, Phillip Estlund, and Laura Dvorkin. This was an interesting event for Palm Beach as well as for the collector. It is particularly notable as a woman’s personal achievement. Beth and I are old friends, reaching back to the early/mid-’70s. We know each other well in terms of what a person is all about to himself/herself. We met shortly after she finished college, through the artist Bob Schulenberg. A close friend of mine, he talked enthusiastically about this young New 82 QUEST
York woman, insisting that she and I meet. And eventually, we did. However, the friendship has had lastingness because of her. She has always been a collector of art and of artists. It’s so offhand in its execution that it took time for me to see how serious she is about the things and people that interest her. She is also a child of the mid-to-late 20th century, growing up in Manhattan with parents who were very involved with the city’s life, and was ultimately an heiress to a family fortune. She is one of the few people I know whose reverence for art and talent is focused in the same way a great conductor knows his musicians’ work. It’s so second nature that it’s almost an invisible quality. Early on, when we first knew each other, she was in her early 20s and already had a penchant for collecting what are now objects of the first half of 20th-century Americana, such as sheet music, which was once as integrated into everyday life of millions as the iPod is today. At the time she began acquiring these items,
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Opposite page: The internationally recognized art collector Beth Rudin DeWoody photographed at The Bunker in West Palm Beach, a two-story space she recently opened to put on view rotating pieces from her vast Midcentury-modern art collection. This page, clockwise from left: Guests taking in the art during the opening of The Bunker; the works take center stage; DeWoody pictured with her husband, the photographer Firooz Zahedi.
however, they were still in popular use, even for collectors who play the piano. It never occurred to me that I was witnessing the birth of a collector’s mind. I don’t where she keeps them now but I can be assured that she keeps them in the same place she keeps all valuable objects—nearby and well cared for. As she matured, married, and started a family, her interests expanded, initially through participating in the Whitney Museum, as well as through her early collecting, which always included photography. We’ve never discussed it, and I’ve never asked her how she began to become a “collector,” but, as it has turned out, she’s become a major American collector. She became quite active in the mid-’80s; and because she had the means at her disposal, she began to acquire what appealed to her unique sensibility. All great collectors have personal objectives with their acquisitions. Her collections reflect the sensation of the new, and a sense of possible permanence. The newly opened Bunker is taking her intentions to a new level. And we are witnessing it. Many times I’ve heard the comparison with Peggy Guggenheim, who, in her time, was her only kind of collector. Guggenheim’s collection reflected the woman’s personality, intellect, and foresight. The same can be said of Beth Rudin DeWoody, and December 2 marked a new form of this kind of art collecting: she’s invited us in to see what she sees. u
MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY and wife Camila Alves, supermodel Karolina Kurkova, and the renowned contemporary artist RETNA were among the many influencers who recently descended on Palm Beach to attend the unveiling of Restoration Hardware’s latest retail experience, RH West Palm, The Gallery at CityPlace. Guests at the private opening celebration, which benefitted The Norton Museum of Art, enjoyed a DJ performance by Chris Malinchak of New York, gourmet bites by RH Café, fresh bellinis by Cipriani NYC, a frosé garden, curated wines by Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley and Blackbird Vineyards, and an ice bar that paired caviar with vodka martinis. Spanning four levels and nearly 80,000 square feet, the compound showcases all of RH’s businesses—RH Interiors, Modern, Outdoor, Baby & Child, TEEN, Interior Design and Hospitality—and includes a Rooftop Restaurant, Wine Vault, and Barista Bar by celebrated restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff, who is also founding president of RH Hospitality. “RH West Palm reflects our quest to revolutionize physi84 QUEST
cal retailing, blurring the lines between residential and retail, indoors and outdoors, home and hospitality,” says Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman. “It’s a seamless integration of food, wine, art, and design.” Prominently situated in the center of Okeechobee Boulevard, this first-of-its-kind retail concept marks Friedman’s ongoing collaboration with design architect James Gillam of Backen, Gillam & Kroeger, a firm recognized as one of Architectural Digest’s Top 100 architect and design firms in the world. At valet, visitors discover a 14-foot wall of cascading water inspired by the famed fountain in New York’s Paley Park and a monumental, ancient text-based mural installation by RETNA, which commands the entire eastern façade of the building. “Everybody talks about how brick and mortar is dead, but we believe imagination is dead and we want to bring back the magic,” Friedman says. Arriving to the gallery’s western entrance, visitors first encounter an elliptical fountain inspired by those at Villa d’Este in Tivoli and pass through 20-foot steel gates inspired by the
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This page, above: One of two wine vaults with groin-vaulted ceilings and floors of checkered French antique marble, where guests can savor a glass of rosé or Cabernet. Below: Guests at the opening celebration included (from left) RH Chairman and CEO Gary Friedman with supermodel Karolina Kurkova; Nicolas Rafferty and Caroline Cummings Rafferty; and Georgina Bloomberg and Ariana Rockefeller. Opposite page: The estate gardens and western façade of RH West Palm, an 80,000-square-foot compound that reflects the brand’s quest to revolutionize physical retailing.
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Above, left to right: Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves at the opening celebration; landscape architect Mario Nievera was on hand at the opening; the RH Rooftop Restaurant, with a seasonal menu by celebrated restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff and its atrium punctuated with heritage olive trees, a massive crystal chandelier, and 12-foot circular fountain; golf legend Greg Norman and his wife, Kirsten, at the opening. Below: RH Interior Design, a concierge-level program where the brand’s interior design professionals help clients to envision the home of their dreams.
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work of late 20th-century Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa. The estate gardens that follow feature open-air pavilions, glimmering chandeliers, and exotic tropicals, all of which enhance an artistic display of the brand’s expansive outdoor collections. A 25-foot threshold of retractable glass and steel doors leads to the gallery’s central hall, which is flanked by a classical arrangement of rooms featuring RH Interiors collections from internationally renowned designers. Here, visitors enjoy unobstructed views through the entire main level to the water wall beyond. Continuing their journey to the upper floors, guests ascend a grand double floating staircase spanning nearly 40 feet. An enormous skylight four floors above washes the space with natural light, while a spectacular installation of 23 crystal Helix chandeliers hanging 75 feet overhead highlights a striking composition of gilded antique mirrors. Level two features RH Design Atelier, a fully integrated workspace inspired by the world’s best architecture and design studios, where the brand’s interior design professionals help clients to envision the home of their dreams. This space also provides access to RH’s vast library of fabrics, leathers, and finishes, and includes a Ben Soleimani rug showroom displaying the fourth-generation designer’s hand-knotted and hand-woven rugs. On the third level, visitors discover an 8,000-square-foot exhibition space presenting RH Modern, one of the largest curated assortments of modern furnishings, lighting, and décor under one brand in the world, which is developed in collaboration with a select group of acclaimed global designers. Offering tasteful,
high-quality furnishings for children and young adults, Baby & Child and TEEN can also be found on this floor. At the top of the grand stair, a dramatic 10,000-square-foot rooftop space serves as the primary location for the gallery’s hospitality experience. Here, guests enjoy Sodikoff’s seasonal, ingredient-driven menu in the RH Rooftop Restaurant sitting beneath a pyramidal glass and steel atrium punctuated by heritage olive trees and a massive rococo crystal-and-iron chandelier hovering over a 12-foot circular fountain. Adjoining the restaurant are intimate loggias with iridescent gold groin-vaulted ceilings and floors of checkered French antique black and white marble that play host to the Wine Vaults, where guests can savor a glass of rosé or Cabernet. Espresso and house-made pastries can be found in the nearby Barista Bar, which is flanked by 12-foot Moroccan tile fountains. But the excitement extends beyond Palm Beach, as Friedman will soon unveil the brand’s largest gallery to date: RH New York, The Gallery in the Historic Meatpacking District. He describes this project as “a one-of-a-kind experience situated on what is quickly becoming one of Manhattan’s most iconic corners” due to its location across from the new Whitney Museum and entrance to the High Line. “We’re trying to create environments that activate all of the senses and cannot be replicated online,” Friedman says. u RH West Palm, The Gallery at CityPlace: 560 Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach; 561.804.6826. Open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 8 8 7
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WATCHING THE WINTER MARKETS B Y B R O O K E K E L LY
TODAY’S MARKET IS favorable to both buyers and sellers, and is currently in a healthy equilibrium. With such stability, both are urged to act quick—time is not on anybody’s side when it comes to real estate. Buyers should feel confident making offers, and sellers should stick to realistic prices consistent with the broader market and invest in renovations; people today are loving new construction—there’s something appealing about the “new home” feel. Savvy buyers might want to consider up-and-coming areas for smart investments; while in-town and waterfront properties are always in high demand in Palm Beach, areas like West Palm and the north-end are on the rise. Here, we share our exclusive insights into the New York, Palm Beach, Greenwich, and Hamptons markets from our top agents. 88 QUEST
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Q: What interests you most about real estate and how did you land at Sotheby’s? A: I enjoy real estate as a profession because every day is different and brings new challenges, which is always exciting. It is always fulfilling when you find the perfect match for buyers and sellers. In 1982, I decided I wanted to be a realtor. I picked Sotheby’s because it was a known brand and having lived in New York City, I knew my friends would recognize the name and would not forget where I worked.
Q: Are there any up-and-coming areas around Palm Beach we should know about? A: The north end of the island is in high demand, especially the new construction. In-town properties are also always sought after for the ability to walk to restaurants and shops. Of course, waterfront properties remain of keen interest, both on the ocean and on the lake. Q: Tell us about some of your exclusive listings. A: I am honored to represent very special properties in Palm Beach and Manalapan. For example, a 15-acre oceanto-lake property, Gemini, and Acqua Liana, a 1.6 acre ocean-to-lake property—both in Manalapan. Also, there is a beautiful, direct ocean view apartment on Breakers Row.
Q: What real estate trends are you seeing in Palm Beach this winter? A: We are seeing high demand for new construction and fully renovated homes. Also, open floor plans that are light and airy are appealing to today’s buyer. There is activity in all price ranges including houses and in-town apartments. Q: What advice would you share with buyers and sellers based on the current state of the market? A: Not to stand on the sidelines. For buyers, to take action quickly when you see something you like. For sellers, to take all offers seriously even when an initial offer seems low. Often times, the price can be worked out.
An apartment on Breakers Row in Palm Beach.
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HARALD GRANT Sotheby’s International Realty / 631.227.7712 / harald.grant@sothebyshomes.com
Q: What trends do you see in the Hamptons this winter? A: In terms of sales, as always, properties that are priced correctly find buyers. New construction continues to appeal here in a mostly second-home market— buyers often want to be able to move right in. There’s something about that “new house smell.” Also, classic or historic homes that have been renovated with modern interiors are in demand. Q: What advice would you share with buyers and sellers? A: I really cannot offer new revelations
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for buyers and sellers. It is proven time and time again that a property that is priced correctly for its market will move. Q: Are there any up-and-coming areas in the Hamptons? A: I’ve always maintained that all of the Hamptons make for great real estate purchases. I have seen strong interest within Southampton Village, in a “micro-neighborhood” west of Lake Agawam. There are similar pockets within the village that offer great potential. Waterfront locations everywhere are great buys. Q: Tell us about some of your exclusive listings. A: On the western side of the Southampton Village is a complete modern renovation of a classic 1920s home with tennis courts. It’s being offered for $11.995 million.
124 Herrick Road in Southampton, New York; listed for $11,995,000.
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Q: What interests you most about real estate? A: Much has changed with real estate over the decades, especially technology, but the day-to-day business of finding buyers the perfect home, and likewise selling a revered client’s property motivates me everyday. Whether it’s a small condominium or a large oceanfront estate, I always get great satisfaction when I see how happy a customer and client are at the end of the deal.
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ANDREW THOMKA-GAZDIK Sotheby’s International Realty / 561.714.8955 / gazdik@msn.com
Q: What interests you most about real estate and how did you land at Sotheby’s? A: My parents bought and renovated many homes when I was younger and I basically followed in their footsteps. When it came time to choose the best brokerage to sell my own properties through, let alone work at, there was no other brokerage that compared to Sotheby’s International Realty—the worldwide leader in luxury residential real estate.
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529 South Flagler Drive, #22E in West Palm Beach; listed for $1,900,000.
Q: What trends are you seeing in Palm Beach this winter? A: An ongoing trend is increased interest in new construction or complete renovations. Clients are also looking for one-of-a-kind homes, something that has a special history or pedigree and, of course, location, location, location. Q: What advice would you share with buyers and sellers based on the current state of the market? A: Get in! If you’re a buyer, don’t wait too long to make an offer, because if you don’t, someone else will. And as a seller, give each and every offer a thorough review, as sometimes the first offer is the best offer. Time is generally not on your side if you are a buyer or a seller; allowing too much time to pass can often result in lost opportunity.
Q: Are there any up-and-coming areas in Palm Beach? A: There has been a great deal of interest in the north end of the island and in-town locations that offer the option of “walking to” shopping, dining, beaches, and the lake trail. Buyers want easy access to the beach, and are sometimes seeking a quieter style of living. Many Palm Beachers are seasonal, and seek a different, relaxing style of property. Q: Tell us about some of your exclusive listings. A: I have some amazing fully renovated waterfront listings in full service condominiums along South Flagler Drive. The condos feature unobstructed views of the ocean, island of Palm Beach, and the intracoastal waterway.
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JOHN O. PICKETT III Brown Harris Stevens / 561.301.5266 / jpickett@bhspalmbeach.com
petitively balanced between the two. With no empirical evidence favoring the buyer or the seller in today’s market, each side thinks they hold the upper hand. So whether you represent a buyer or a seller, there is an educational process that you have to present, explaining why the market is both balanced and, in my opinion, healthy, as a result. Q: Are there up-and-coming areas we should know about? A: To many, there is simply no substitute for owning property right on the Island. Having said that, West Palm Beach, from the southern most section up to, and including Northwood, has become a hotspot. As amenities and infrastructure improve in West Palm, buyers are seeing the area as a less expensive and extremely attractive alternative.
Q: What trends are you seeing in Palm Beach this winter? A: Despite the tremendous absorption of real estate we have seen on the Island over the last five years, buying interest remains strong and supply remains relatively tight. I am also seeing signs of significant activity earlier in the season than I have in years past. Q: What advice would you share with buyers and sellers based on the current state of the market? A: The phrases “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market” are obviously common real estate terms that almost everyone has heard of; indeed, over the last 10 years we have seen extreme examples of each. Today, I think the market is com-
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150 El Vedado Road in Palm Beach; listed for $10,900,000.
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Q: What interests you most about real estate? A: Real estate as a business is interesting to me because there are so many moving parts and so many interesting dynamics. Each deal is different, from the type of property you are working with, to the personalities involved in the deal. Since no two deals are ever alike, you are forced to always stay sharp and alert. I also particularly enjoy negotiating the deal—getting both a buyer and a seller to agree is a task I particularly find stimulating.
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BRAD AND MARIJANE BATES HVOLBECK Sotheby’s International Realty / 203.983.3832 / brad.hvolbeck@sothebyshomes.com & mj.bateshvolbeck@sothebyshomes.com
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Brad Hvolbeck, a fourth generation Greenwich resident, and his wife, Marijane Bates Hvolbeck, are full-time real estate brokers and dedicated community leaders. Brad, a broker with over 40 years of real estate experience, joined Sotheby’s International Realty because of its global network and prestigious reputation. Marijane connected with the firm as part of their acquisition of Cleveland, Duble & Arnold, where she had been a realtor since 1984 and one of their top producers.
Q: What advice would you share with buyers and sellers? A: Sellers: price your property realistically to reflect the current market. Buyers: take advantage of the opportunities that are available. Q: Are there any up-and-coming areas in Greenwich? A: Backcountry Greenwich has tremendous value. Q: Tell us about some of your exclusive listings. A: 781 Lake Avenue is an exceptional mid-country compound featuring a completely and masterfully renovated pre-war English manor house with a cottage, pool with spa, and tennis court.
Q: What interests you most about real estate? A: Buying or selling a home is one of the most important personal and financial decisions we make in life. We love being able to help clients navigate the process, often through “bumps in the road,” both financially and emotionally. This often results in long term relationships with many of them. Q: What real estate trends are you seeing in Greenwich this winter? A: We see sellers becoming more realistic with pricing, and buyers recognizing value.
781 Lake Avenue in Greenwich, Connecticut; listed for $10,950,000.
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RICHARD TAYAR Keller Williams NYC / C: 917.446.4187 / rtayar@kwnyc.com
Q: What interests you most about real estate? A: My father had a passion for real estate back in Italy–he always invested locally with great success. I decided to follow in his footsteps by purchasing small properties in New York, and also noticed a lot of Italian individuals doing the same. I decided to develop this important niche by becoming an adviser to such buyers. I joined Keller Williams as an independent agent six years ago.
primary residence, I would be more aggressive in the negotiation. There are some unjustified asking prices out there, and overpricing is always a mistake. Q: Are there any up-and-coming areas in New York? A: Within Manhattan, I feel that one should look at the East Village, Lower East Side, East Harlem, and Midtown West. These are the neighborhoods that will see an increase in development activity and, consequently, value. Q: Tell us about some of your exclusive listings. A: 900 Fifth Avenue, Apt. 16A, is a truly unique opportunity on a prime block of Fifth Avenue, with 30 windows of unobstructed and guaranteed views of Central Park.
Q: What advice would you share with buyers? A: I see a lot of opportunity in upcoming areas, and the more savvy investors should broaden their horizons and buy in the Bronx and eastern neighborhoods of Brooklyn. The value of those properties will see a tremendous increase in the short-medium term. For buyers looking for a
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900 Fifth Avenue, Apt. 16A, in Lenox Hill; listed for $8,995,000.
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Q: What real estate trends are you seeing in New York? A: The market is definitely slower, especially in the highend segment. I still see a lot of activity from foreign investors that are looking to diversify their portfolios. There are many people that want to escape from the economic and political uncertainties of Europe and other countries, and find peace of mind in the dollar and American real estate.
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LIZA PULITZER & WHITNEY MCGURK Brown Harris Stevens / 561.373.0666 / lpulitzer@bhsusa.com & wmcgurk@bhspalmbeach.com
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Q: What interests you most about real estate? A: Having both grown up on the island, we’ve had the opportunity to see inside most of the houses at some point in time. Now, with over 30 years of experience, it is so exciting for us to be able to connect clients with the perfect property. We partnered two years ago, and today we remain the number one real estate team at Brown Harris Stevens in Palm Beach.
ment. And don’t miss the opportunity to purchase a single family home if it can be found for under $2.3million. Q: Are there any up-and-coming areas in Palm Beach? A: In West Palm Beach, the SOSO (south of southern) neighborhood continues to dominate both on the water and off. On the island, buyers will always pay a premium to be in town or in the estate section, but the area between Queens Lane and Reef Road are prime! Q: Tell us about some of your exclusive listings. A: 125 Via Del Lago is a 1928 Marion Sims Wyeth designed 8-bedroom home that sits on an acre of land in the estate section. The property brings old world Palm Beach to life. ◆
Q: What real estate trends are you seeing in Palm Beach? A: We continue to see properties increasing in value across the board. Renovated properties are achieving record prices. Furthermore, we are seeing record prices for land as fewer opportunities become available to build on. The north end of the island has seen a surge of families buying as they realize the potential of having both the beach and bike trail access. Families with small children love the larger lot sizes and the beach cabanas in the north end. Q: What advice would you share with buyers and sellers based on the current state of the market? A: We believe that if you can find an apartment in the condo or co-op market for under $1million, it can be a solid invest-
125 Via Del Lago in Palm Beach; listed for $13,900,000.
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On February 1, the Miami City Ballet will hold its A Ballerina in All of Us benefit with special guests Carolina Herrera and Ken Downing at a private residence. For more information, call 305.929.7000, ext. 1406.
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The Palm Beach Symphony will host its 16th Annual Gala Kickoff cocktail reception at the Findlay Galleries at 6 p.m. For more information, visit palmbeachsymphony.org.
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is committed to supporting available hospice care for local families in the Palm Beach community. For more information, visit hospicepb.com.
Expectations at Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach. For more information, call 561.924.9402.
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The Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation will host its annual Hospice Evening at the Flagler Museum at 7 p.m. The organization
ADVANCING ACADEMICS
The Glade Academy Foundation will hold its Evening of Great
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The YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund will hold its 81st Fashion Scholarship Fund Awards Dinner. For more information, call 212.278.0008.
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The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation will present its Shining Star award at its 5th Annual Palm Beach Medical Briefing Luncheon. There will be a panel discussion with renowned doctors, bipolar individuals, and their family members. For more information, visit ryanlichtsangbipolarfoundation.org.
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Take an enlightening journey through 5,000 years of culture with Shen Yun’s theatrical performance. The production will be a multi-dimensional, inspirational journey through the five millennia of traditional Chinese culture, with stories that reach back to the most distant past and highlight humanity’s greatest treasures. For more information, visit shenyunperformingarts.org.
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On January 19, the Winter Antiques Show will celebrate 64 years with its annual design fair at the Park Avenue Armory. The event will bring 70 of the world’s top experts in fine and decorative arts. For more information, visit winterantiquesshow.com.
The Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews will host its 25th Anniversary Annual Dinner at the Breakers. The event will honor Joyce McLendon and will feature guest speaker Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. The organization strives to bring people of different faiths together to develop a better understanding of one another. For more information, call 561.833.6150.
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Join the Hanley Foundation for its annual Palm Beach Dinner at the Sailfish Club at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561.268.2358.
WINE AND DINE
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host a wine auction at 6 p.m. For more information, call 561.832.7469.
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The St. George’s Society of Palm Beach will host a dinner at the Chesterfield at 6:45 p.m. Lee Pollock of the International Churchill Society will deliver a speech. For more information, call 561.734.9417.
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The Miami City Ballet will hold its A Ballerina in All of Us benefit. For more information, call 305.929.7000, ext. 1406.
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The Winter Antiques Show will hold its annual design fair at the Park Avenue Armory to benefit the East Side House Settlement. The event will bring 70 of the world’s top experts in fine and decorative arts. For more information, visit winterantiquesshow.com.
The Palm Beach County Food Bank’s Empty Bowls event will take place at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea at 11 a.m. For more information, call 561.670.2518, ext. 303.
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The 8th Annual Perfect Pink Party will be held aboard the Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s premier ship, the Grand Celebration, at the Port of Palm Beach, with the opportunity to continue your stay for a weekend cruise. For more information, call 561.307.8000.
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On January 8, the Palm Beach Symphony will host its 16th Annual Gala Kickoff cocktail reception at the Findlay Galleries at 6 p.m. For more information, visit palmbeachsymphony.org.
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ZOOLOGICAL EXPERIENCE
The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society will host its annual gala at the Breakers. For more information, call 561.533.0887, ext. 285.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will host its annual black tie gala to help cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma. For more information, visit lls.org.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in West Palm Beach will attract thousands of breast cancer supporters, survivors, and their loved ones for a race to raise awareness for the fight against breast cancer. For more information, visit komen.org.
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The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach will hold its Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala at the Breakers at 6:30 p.m. Pepe and Emilia Fanjul will be the honorary chairmen. For more information, call 561.630.2695.
The Daughters of the American Revolution’s Henry Morrison Flagler chapter luncheon will take place at the Colony Hotel. For more information, call 561.251.4955.
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The English-Speaking Union will hold its black-tie Downton Abbey Evening at Club Colette at 7 p.m. For more information, call 561.659.0537.
The Cultural Council of Palm Beach will host its Culture and Cocktails reception at the Colony at 5 p.m. For more information, call 561.472.3330.
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The Norton Museum of Art will hold its Annual Gala at the Museum. For more information, call 561.832.5196, ext. 1121.
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PALM BEACH PEOPLE AT PLAY PRODUCED BY ELIZABETH MEIGHER PHOTOGRAPHED BY CAPEHART PHOTOGRAPHY
The renowned photographer Elliott Erwitt, known for his enticing images of famous faces and places, once admitted, “I enjoy nothing more than spending time with my loved ones, young and old, and at least once a year we get together for a formal family photograph.” Although often heralded as the winter haven of choice for sunning, lunching, and shopping among the nation’s well-heeled elite for over 100 years, those who know Palm Beach well also know that the heart of this community lies in its loving and devoted families. u
Interior designer Celerie Kemble (of Kemble Interiors) holds her youngest son, Wick, as her daughter, Zinnia, and eldest son, Rascal, have fun playing with coconuts.
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This page: Newlyweds Brooks Bishop and Olympia Shields Bishop at home in Palm Beach. Opposite page: Erik and Casey Waldin at home with their new Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Divot.
Ashley Schiff Ramos, head of Sotheby’s International Realty’s Palm Beach office, and her husband, Mike Ramos, vice president of Jimmy Buffett’s record label, Mailboat Records, enjoy time at home with their daughter, Samantha; son, Jacob; and two dogs, Axel and Gigi.
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This page: Jimmy Hancock and India Paull Hancock poolside in Palm Beach. Opposite page: Frances Webster Peter and Todd Peter (both of Sotheby’s International Realty), at home with their newest addition, James Thackston Peter (who goes by “Thackston”), and Chambless “Cha Cha” Champan Peter.
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Chris Leidy, known for his exquisite subaquatic photography, relaxes at home with one of his underwater works and a furry friend. You won’t find any of his grandmother Lilly Pulitzer’s floral prints in Leidy’s wardrobe, but you might catch her light shining through in his work— especially the close-up abstracts and textures of ocean life, fish scales, corals, and sea fans. 106 QUEST
Lauriston and Richard Segerson enjoy a sunny and fun-filled day at home with their two-year-old, Rees Wheeler Segerson.
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Dana and Jessica Koch “swing” a fun day at home together in Palm Beach.
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AWARDING AN EYE FOR PRESERVATION BY THE EDITORS LIKE FEW OTHER TOWNS or cities in the United States, Palm Beach is remarkable in its ability to conjure an image by the mere mention of its name. And what an image it is: a pristine idyll of soft-sanded shores, graceful Mediterranean Revival–style homes and public buildings, and gentle streets lined with palm trees and sculpted hedges. With such a storied past and communally minded aesthetic comes the responsibility to preserve such beauty, and residents here have the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach to thank for spearheading that charge. Since its founding in 1980, the Preservation Foundation has raised millions of dollars in order to preserve and restore the town’s 112 QUEST
historic resources. Still, residents also have one another to thank, and the annual Robert I. Ballinger Award is a reminder of this community’s commitment to its unique architectural legacy. Last month, on December 8, the Preservation Foundation awarded the 2017 Robert I. Ballinger Award to two properties at its annual membership luncheon held at The Breakers. The 2017 award winners were Deborah and Charles Royce, owners of the Lido, and Pnina and Yoram Weisfisch, owners of a North Ocean Boulevard residence just south of Wells Road. Both homes were designed in the Mediterranean Revival style by architects considered to be the founders of South Florida’s signature style. August
Above and at left: Charles and Deborah Royce, recipients of the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s 2017 Robert I. Ballinger Award, and their 1921 Mediterranean Revival–style home originally built by August Geiger. Below: Rand and Jessie Araskog, recipients of the Ballinger Award in 2000,
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Geiger designed the Lido in 1919 and Addison Mizner designed the North Ocean house in 1923. The presentation of the award featured a narrated tour of the winning properties with both photography and detailed historical accounts of how the architects brought the Mediterranean Revival style to Palm Beach. The Miami-based Geiger and locally renowned Mizner were the only architects with offices in Palm Beach at the end of World War I. As the narration at the Ballinger presentation made clear, the Mediterranean Revival style provided a vehicle that both architects used to transport clients to a different time and place. Their designs, which helped set the standard for the architectural fabric of Palm Beach, were a welcomed departure from the Northeastern-style dwellings that preceded them. Mizner is frequently credited for introducing the style to the island with his design for the Everglades Club in 1919. Geiger designed the Lido that same year and had been designing buildings in Miami in the Mediterranean Revival style as early as 1913. “The Ballinger Award strives to recognize owners who go the extra mile to honor the legacy of the architects who designed their homes. The presentation provides an opportunity to highlight the rich architectural and cultural heritage of Palm Beach
At left and above: Lee and Allie Hanley (with the late Preservation Foundation Chairman John Mashek, at right), recipients of the Ballinger Award in 2006, and their 1929 Mediterranean Revival–style home originally recipients of the 2009 Ballinger Award, and their 1919 Mediterranean Revival–style home by Marion Sims Wyeth and Addison Mizner. Middle row: The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach’s Executive Director, Amanda Skier (left), and current Chairman, Pauline Pitt (right). Bottom row: The 1925 British Colonial–style home of Julia and David Koch, originally designed by Howard Major (left); Mrs. Koch accepts the 2008 Ballinger Award.
and to illustrate how historic homes can be sensitively adapted for modern living,” said Amanda Skier, the Preservation Foundation’s Executive Director. After accepting the award, Deborah and Charles Royce thanked their design team, which included Jacqueline Albarran of SKA Architect & Planner; Jorge Sanchez and Brian Vertesch of SMI Landscape Architecture; Iliana Moore Interiors; and Tim Givens Building and Remodeling. Ryan Weisfisch accepted the second award on behalf of his family and thanked Jacqueline Albarran of SKA Architect & Planner; Jorge Sanchez and John Lubischer of SMI Landscape Architecture; Kirsten Fisk of Kemble Interiors; and Worth Builders. 114 QUEST
The Ballinger Award, established in 1988, goes to one or more individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Palm Beach’s architectural heritage through the preservation of historic architecture. Established through the generosity of friends of the late Robert I. Ballinger, Jr., the award is a silver medal designed by the noted medalist Edward R. Grove, whose work is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Carnegie Institute, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Smithsonian Institution. Grove is also the sculptor of the bicentennial eagle at the western end of Royal Poinciana Way in Palm Beach. Robert I. Ballinger, Jr., whose love of Palm Beach and its architecture is commemorated in the Ballinger Award, was a registered architect and a member of the Town of Palm Beach Landmarks Preservation Commission from 1979 to 1985 and 1986 to 1987. From 1980 to 1983, he served as chairman of the commission; in 1985 he served as co-chairman. The award is administered by the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach, which is dedicated to preserving the architectural and cultural heritage and unique scenic quality of the Town
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of Palm Beach. Through advocacy initiatives, educational programs, architectural resources, and cultural events, the foundation’s goal is to encourage the community to learn about and save the historic sites that truly make Palm Beach special. In one of its most recent efforts, the Preservation Foundation transformed Bradley Park last summer through a $2.7 million project that was able to realize Colonel E.R. Bradley’s vision for a town-serving park along the shore of Lake Worth. Enhancements included a quarter-mile-long meandering stone dust path that leads through a series of exhibition gardens; improvements to the historic Tea House; a restored Artemis fountain; and increased accessibility to the park, via a new entrance at the northeast corner. By improving public spaces like Bradley Park and encouraging private owners through honors like the Ballinger Award, the Preservation Foundation continues to keep Palm Beach architecturally vibrant. For the 2018 Ballinger Award luncheon next December, it will celebrate the award’s 30th anniversary by publishing a book with Rizzoli. In eager anticipation, we at Quest did a little archival work of our own, and hope you enjoy this architecturally minded stroll through Palm Beach, thanks to its Ballinger Award recipients and their homes. u
BY ELIZABETH MEIGHER In the early 1880s, Henry Morrison Flagler, a founder of Standard Oil, made the Atlantic Coast barrier island of Palm Beach accessible via his Florida East Coast Railway. Enchanted by Palm Beach’s warm weather and tropical environment, Flagler envisioned Palm Beach as a playground for wealthy Northerners during the cold winter months. As Palm Beach evolved into the premier winter retreat for the American aristocracy, the island developed a style all its own. Here’s a Key lime slice of Quest’s best through the years. 116 QUEST
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This page, clockwise from top left: A young John F. Kennedy playing tennis at his father’s house in Palm Beach, 1957; Princess Grace (right), pictured here with Jeanne Turner (left) and Princess Caroline (center), was a frequent Palm Beach visitor for charity events and shopping on Worth Avenue; Nick Fouquet and Fern Tailer on a boat in Palm Beach; a vintage postcard of the H I S TO R I C A L S O C I E T Y O F PA L M B E AC H CO U N T Y; S U S A N N A H O W E ; D I A N A WA L K E R / T I M E L I F E PI C T U R E S / G E T T Y I M A G E S
Royal Poinciana and palm trees lining the streets; Liza Pulitzer holds up her son, Bobby, as her mother, Lilly Pulitzer, looks on, 1982. Opposite page: Mrs. Winston Guest—the inimitable C. Z. Guest—holding a poodle poolside in Palm Beach, 1962.
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This page, clockwise from top: A photo from the upcoming exhibit “Places and Faces: The Photography of Mary Hilliard,” at the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation, running through February 16; Slim Aarons with Mrs. Leverett Saltonstall Shaw at the Candlelight Ball in Palm Beach, 1959; the Duke and Duchess of Windsor greeted by hostess Mrs. Arthur Gardner in Palm Beach, 1968; a vintage postcard of the Everglades Club in Palm Beach. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Gloria Guinness at her house in Palm Beach, 1972; Patsy Pulitzer (née Patsy Bartlett) rummaging in her bag on the seat of an open car parked by a plane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service in Palm Beach; Mr. and
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This page, clockwise from top left: Wendy Vanderbilt Lehman photographed by Slim Aarons in Palm Beach; Edward R. Bradley, philanthropist and owner of iconic Bradley’s Beach Club, a gambling casino and restaurant, 1945 (namesake of the current restaurant and bar E.R. Bradley’s, at 104 Clematis Street in West Palm Beach); Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lauder in Palm Beach, 1965; a New York society matron and her daughter relaxing on a beach in Palm Beach, 1926. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Paul Butler, patriarch of one of America’s foremost polo families, with his son, daughter, grandchildren, and son-in-law, in 1981 (left to right: Adam Butler, Reutie Butler Shober, Jorie and Michael Butler Kent, Paul Butler, and Geoffrey Kent); Eunice Kennedy “bests” Kathleen Kennedy on the tennis court in
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This page, clockwise from top: Bathing beauties and a slew of poolside revelers at the Bath and Tennis Club in Palm Beach, 1940s; Mar-a-Lago, a resort and National Historic Landmark (and current winter home of President Donald Trump) in Palm Beach, pictured when it was first built between 1924 and 1927 by cereal-company heiress and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post; a military parade on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, 1942. Opposite page, clockwise from top: Bathing at West Palm Beach, 1910; Eric Loder with Mary Mumm, of Philadelphia, and Mona Williams, a.k.a. Countess von Bismarck, at a New Year’s Eve party in Palm Beach, 1941; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leas with their Rolls-Royce and two
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RHODE ISLANDERS Sally and Bob Gilbane have longstanding ties to Palm Beach. Having resided for many years in an Edward Durell Stone apartment building, they decided in 2014 that they were ready for a home with more space to enjoy time with their growing family. The waterfront home they selected had tremendous potential, with its bedroom suites, charming garden, and large dock, but they quickly realized the interior would need more than just a “coat of paint� to give them the coastal home they desired. The Gilbanes wanted a comfortable beach house, and the decision was made to demolish the existing interiors and start anew. They called upon their daughter, Sara Gilbane, of Sara Gilbane Interiors, but an architect and builder would also be needed to realize their dream of a family home in paradise.
As a design aficionado, Bob would rather study plans and drawings than sleep. As CEO of the Gilbane Development Company, he keenly understood the need to bring together the perfect builder-architect team to work with Sara. Local experience was a must, including an architect with an impeccable track record with town hall. This combination came together after an initial meeting attended by Jim Remez, of Livingston Builders, Inc., and Gerard Beekman, of Gramatan Corporation. Livingston Builders, co-founded by Mr. Remez, is a bespoke construction company with more than 20 years of experience in Palm A view from the pool of the Gilbane residence in Palm Beach. The owners, Sally and Bob Gilbane, enlisted the services of Livingston Builders, Inc., and their daughter, interior designer Sara Gilbane, to renovate their home.
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Beach; Gramatan Corporation, an architecture studio, is its younger sister company. From the outset, meetings were always attended by the Gilbanes, their daughter Sara, Jim Remez of Livingston Builders, and Gerard Beekman. The agendas were detailed and comprehensive for maximum efficiency, covering all aspects of the project, from administrative considerations to architectural developments and fabric palettes and samples. The Livingston Builders team established a fast-track schedule where the puzzle of the
construction timeline was carefully sequenced, including a strategy to build large parts of the project off-site, which significantly shortened installation time. Of prime importance was that the house should be true to its fabulous setting adjacent to the legendary Everglades Club, but also be a private, serene, and happy place. Formal architectural elements built out of locally sourced organic materials would keep the home cozy and elegant without being too serious, and the furnishings would create a play of high and low, with antiques from mixed periods and casual fabrics in warm colors. The Gilbanes allowed Gerard to propose creative aesthetic plan solutions for the home’s floor plan and bold aesthetic nautical detailing. The floor plans were completely overhauled, resulting in the creation of a symmetrical layout consistent with the H-shaped massing of the building. The tropical theme of the interior was introduced by cast-metal entry gates bearing a coral motif, which continues into the entry loggia with Dominican coral stone and a limed pecky cypress ceiling. A “pill-shaped” living room was carved out of a warren of bathrooms and closets, requiring the entire roof’s structure to be reconfigured. Curving walls soften the formality of this room, and Sara’s upholstered sofas and armchairs are oriented to enjoy the magnificent views of the lagoon. Doric and Ionic elements mixed with “croisette”
This page, clockwise from top left: A view into the kitchen of the Gilbane residence; the front entry foyer, with its giant branching blue coral painted murals; an artist painting the ceiling of the foyer, continuing the coral theme of the entrance; the “pill-shaped” living room. Opposite page: Nicole Gilbane, Sara Gilbane, and Gerard Beekman collaborating on the details (above); Bob Gilbane’s home office, designed to harken back to the sea—as a teak captain’s lair (below).
This page, above: Sara Gilbane personalized the rooms of the house, including the dining room, with its tropical painted murals and vibrant tented ceiling. She explored different wallpaper options of new patterns composed of shells and tropical paisleys. Opposite page: Children in the “bunk room” on
casings could have been stuffy, but here are infused with the casual charm that characterizes Palm Beach living. The kitchen was transformed, opening onto a generous family room. After working closely with the millwork team, Gerard choose a rift-cut oak with tight vertical grain for this room, as the wood is still tactile with a limed and waxed surface. Durable man-made stone was selected for the perimeter counters while the island—where everyone congregates—is a veined natural quartzite. Sara personalized the rooms with details such as the giant branching blue coral painted murals in the entry. The dining room is another space enlivened by tropical painted murals under a tented ceiling. In this special project, she explored different wallpaper options of new patterns composed of shells and tropical paisleys. To keep the new house feeling familial and comfortable, Sara and her team mixed in vintage furniture with custom pieces. And the result is a livable space inflected with a dose of whimsy. 128 QUEST
Bob needed a quiet haven in order to study his own development projects. He asked Gerard to design a study for him that would harken back to the sea—a teak captain’s lair. The finished yacht-like room—with its porthole doors—now feels much larger, with plenty of room from the 11-foot leather-top desk. To keep with the nautical theme and insulate it from noises throughout the rest of the house, the ceiling was upholstered in white leather, while the floor was finished in teak and holly cabin sole. All projects are delightful fantasies until the reality of budgets and schedule are factored in; however, Livingston Builders’ unusual open-book accounting system became an important guiding tool for the Gilbanes as the house progressed. Binders of detailed spreadsheets helped to establish real costs and fabrication timelines, allowing them to maintain control of the project. In the end, it was a happy marriage. The Gilbanes’ residence in Palm Beach is the realization of Bob and Sally’s vision of an ideal home, designed and built to enhance their family’s lifestyle of relaxed sophistication. u
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the second floor (above); the loggia, with its magnificent views of the lagoon and all the casual charm that characterizes Palm Beach living (below).
Clockwise from left: Sunny skies and palm trees are always inviting along Worth Avenue; Elizabeth Brinton Kent Van Alen, wife of William Van Alen, shown on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, 1931; a vintage view of the famous Palm Beach shopping strip.
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AS FAR AS TONY SHOPPING STREETS GO, it doesn’t get much better than Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue. Not only is it the jewel of Addison Mizner’s Mediterranean and Spanish Revival– style architecture, but it’s also the birthplace of Lilly Pulitzer’s first boutique and home to today’s most fashionable and exclusive brands, not to mention a fine-dining spot or few. Even the shoppers themselves tend to give off a golden, colorful glow. 130 QUEST
Here, moms still abide by Pulitzer’s colorful mode of dress, and dads appear to deem lime green cashmere sweaters de rigueur. Fortunately, new brands must embrace the architecture when they move in, which lends character and individuality to their special locale. There’s a comfort in knowing it’s business as usual here—and by that, we mean a shopping destination where brands hold on to a tradition of courtesy and congeniality. u
RALPH LAUREN 300 Worth Avenue / 561.651.3900 Ralph Lauren might be said to have invented modern American style. For over 40 years, the brand has embodied luxury. Certain accessories—like the elegantly modern Ricky bag—have become so popular, they’re iconic. This Worth Avenue location boasts a beautiful Beaux-Arts façade and an imported European stone fountain. As with all Ralph Lauren stores, you can find apparel for a glamorous evening on the town or a few classic cotton piqué polos for the tennis club. In Palm Beach, you can never go wrong with a brightly colored cableknit cashmere sweater (or few).
JENNIFER GARRIGUES 308 Peruvian Avenue / 561.659.7085 Interior designer Jennifer Garrigues began her career as a fashion model with Christian Dior. It’s no surprise that she has a trained and talented eye for sumptuous things. Known for her creative taste that blends style and comfort, Garrigues offers design services for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. She has designed locally for the Palm Beach Polo and Country Club and in New York for The Carlyle. Her showroom is a treasure trove of unexpected discoveries. From luxurious textiles and pillows to one-of-a-kind furniture pieces and decorative objects (which make great hostess gifts), there’s something for every type of living space at Jennifer Garrigues.
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225 B Worth Avenue / 561.655.5973 The first J.McLaughlin store, located in an Ivy League–riddled enclave on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, was a small place with a welcoming, faded-paint feel. It was preppy. It was rustic. People loved it. Today, with over 100 bricks-andmortar retail locations in communities across the country—not to mention a flourishing e-commerce business—J.McLaughlin celebrates its continued success as a classic American clothier and one of the country’s last great first-name-basis retailers. Their clothes, as they were from day one, are simple and smart (the J.McLaughlin website describes them as “innovatively nostalgic”). And that means they’re a perfect match for Palm Beach style, down to the brand’s latest introduction: the Madison heel in pink magenta.
LINDROTH DESIGN 312-B South County Road / 561.249.1205 Amanda Lindroth’a earliest memories of her native Florida include its beautiful nature and the glamour of Palm Beach. She has lived in Paris, worked for both Women’s Wear Daily and W, and served Tom Ford in public relations. Today she takes inspiration from the islands (most notably Nassau) and designs interiors that are comfortable and breezy. Her store, here in Palm Beach on South County Road, offers an array of inspired goods (think raffia baskets and island trays) that are right at home in this relaxed yet elegant community. This season’s offerings are nothing short of perfect.
LETA AUSTIN FOSTER BOUTIQUE 64 Via Mizner / 561.655.7367 A leading authority on style and design, Leta Austin Foster opened her boutique in the 1990s to be able to finish her interior design projects. As a result, the boutique specializes in beautiful custom items for the home. Leta loves fine linens and it shows: we always have a hard time narrowing it down here because any selection of hers could truly make a bedroom (in addition to carrying other custom Italian and French linens, this is the Porthault store for Florida and the Southeast). Then there’s the fine china and porcelain, not to mention writing papers, candles, and room sprays. And, of course, Leta is well known for her wonderful selection of children’s clothes—many made exclusively just for this store.
STUBBS & WOOTTON 340 Worth Ave. / 561.655.6857 Purveyors of the handmade slipper—which can be spotted 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 you want on this island: 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 handsome store at 340 Worth Avenue, and you’ll find a perfect match.
GRACE BOUTIQUE 249 Royal Poinciana Way / 561.469.7674 “By God’s Grace” is the saying of mother-daughter team Adele (Dede) and Grace Merck, who opened Grace Boutique in November of 2016. Stepping inside is like stepping into your favorite beach house. Not only will you appreciate the decor, but you’re sure to find a bit of everything, from resort clothes and shoes to accessories and gifts. The boutique showcases several local designers, like jewelry by Allegra Fanjul and resort wear from Amanda Boalt’s Strong Boalt line, and also carries newer brands from around the world. Not only does Grace Boutique offer labels you won’t find elsewhere in Palm Beach, but it appeals to ladies of all ages.
BETTERIDGE 236 Worth Avenue / 561.655.5850 Betteridge is one of America’s most historic fine jewelers. The Betteridge name has been associated with jewelry for centuries: the company’s president, Terry Betteridge, is a fourth-generation jeweler whose roots date back to the 1700s in Birmingham, England, where the name was synonymous with fine jewelry design and silversmithing. Today, the Betteridge boutique in Palm Beach is a joy to visit, offering all types of fine jewelry, by both classic and contemporary designers. Then, of course, there are pearls, pre-owned watches, and the brand’s own Betteridge Collection—in short, something is sure to catch your eye under one of the vitrines. They also offer many on-site services, such as repairs and appraisals. A true treasure trove on Worth Avenue, Betteridge is worth the stop.
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256 Worth Avenue / 561.820.2407 332 South County Road / 561.820.2402 It’s the reliable destination for tropical colors in linen, silk, and cotton. Tucked away in a corner of the Amore Courtyard, Charlotte Kellogg’s fanciful boutique offers casual clothing designed for the lifestyle of South Florida and other bright-hued resort communities. Her cheerful and breathable designs have been making a colorful splash on the Palm Beach scene since the boutique opened in 1998. Now, the store has become a true Palm Beach tradition for fashionable pieces that will suit every occasion, from sportswear to eveningwear. Stop in either location—on Worth Avenue or South County Road—for one of Kellogg’s iconic shirt dresses, and maybe even a formal jacket for dinner. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 8 1 3 3
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CONSEULO VANDERBILT’S Casa Alva, Harrison Williams’s Blythedunes, Harold Vanderbilt’s Eastover, E. F. Hutton’s Four Winds, and Otto Kahn’s Oheka are just a few of the legendary Palm Beach residences featured in the new book Maurice Fatio: Palm Beach Architect (Acanthus Press). Born in Geneva in 1897, Maurice Fatio was a true society architect, designing for the Widners, Schiffs, Stehlis, McCarthys, and McAneeneys, among many others. He studied architecture at the Federal Polytechnic Institute under Karl Moser, and, upon graduating, in 1920, he moved to New York to work for Harrie T. Lindeberg. Nine months later, along with colleague William A. Treanor, Fatio started his own firm. The porch at the Alworth residence, designed by Maurice Fatio in 1932, a legendary architect whose work still remains in many of the graceful homes throughout Palm Beach and other parts of southern Florida. J A N U A RY 2 0 1 8 1 3 5
This page, clockwise from top left: Mrs. Harold S. Vanderbilt at the Everglades Club, 1939; Alva Base, the residence of William and Roseamund Vanderbilt, Jr.; Maurice Fatio, Isabel Dodge Sloane, Gertrude Sanford Legendre and Alistair Mackintosh golfing at the Everglades Club, 1930s; the entrance to the Fatio residence; the patio at Villa Oheka, the residence of Otto and Addie Kahn. Opposite, clockwise from top left: the east loggia of the Stehli residence, Bernard Boutet de Monvel; the dining room at Blythedunes; the Schiff’s residence, Casa Eleda, on Ocean Boulevard; Audrey Chadwick in her garden at Villa Today, circa 1939; Villa Today.
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This page, from top: The east terrace and fountain of Villa Bellaria, the residence of Emil and Marguerite Stelhi; the cover of the new book, Maurice Fatio: Palm Beach Architect. Opposite, from top: The Reef, residence of Vadim and Josephine Makaroff; the pool at Alva Base, Fisher Island, 1936.
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From weekends in Newport with Otto Kahn to attending the “400” ball at the home of Mrs. Vanderbilt, Fatio kept socially active from his earliest moments in the United States, which would prove more than lucrative for his firm. In 1923, Fatio received many invitations to visit Palm Beach, and after just one trip, he returned home with a half-dozen new commissions. As the state’s land boom began in the 1920s, Treanor & Fatio won the commission for a new development at what is now Hobe Sound. Because of this contract and a dozen others, the firm opened its Palm Beach office in 1924. Business flourished. From 1924 to 1942, Fatio designed more than two hundred buildings, the majority of which are were in Palm Beach and its surrounding areas. Although there were signature elements throughout all of his work (notably, a type of limestone called quarry key stone and a strong use of symmetry), Fatio designed in any architectural style a client wished: Art Deco, Italian Renaissance, Regency, Georgian, and more. What remains is a lasting impression of what we now call, simply, “Palm Beach Style.” u
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Nina Agdal at the Winter Wonderland Ball.
Clockwise from top left: Guests wore black tie and spent the night dancing in the magnificent Victorian-style Enid A. Haupt Conservatory at the New York Botanical Garden; Elizabeth Kurpis was a member of the event’s committee; Natalie Bloomingdale, Ariana Rockefeller, and Georgina Bloomberg were chairmen of the Winter Wonderland Ball; Brent Winston with Amory McAndrew, who served on the benefit’s committee.
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THE BOTANICAL GARDEN’S WINTER WONDERLAND BALL PRESENTED BY ETRO AND Saks Fifth Avenue, the New York Botanical Garden’s 19th Annual Winter Wonderland Ball took place on December 15 in the spectacular Enid A. Haupt Conservatory—the garden’s Victorian-style crystal palace. Inside the tented conservatory, over 500 guests donned black-tie attire as they enjoyed dinner and dancing, as well as cocktails below the sparkling dome in the Palms of World Gallery. Notable attendees were co-chairs Georgina Bloomberg, Natalie Bloomingdale, Anne Hathaway, Ariana Rockefeller, and Gillian Hearst
Simonds, as well as Nina Agdal, Samantha Blake Cohen, Joey Lico, and Mia Moretti. In addition to dinner and dancing, attendees were treated to the 26th Holiday Train Show—an engaging exhibition of holiday trains winding through a sprawling landscape with iconic New York landmarks made from natural materials. A favorite of the season, the event raised over $300,000 for the garden’s Children’s Education Program, directly supporting underserved children in the Bronx to help them connect with nature through innovative workshops and activities. J AM NO UN AT RY H 22 00 11 85 10401
Spevak, and Vajra Kingsley; Marc Duron, Natalie Obradovich, and Rocky Barnes; Kelly Lyons and Paul Sevigny.
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TO MARK THE RELEASE of their new volume, Andy Warhol: The Impossible Collection, Assouline hosted an exclusive launch dinner during Art Basel at the W South Beach hotel. Influencers from the art world including Alex Assouline, Young Paris, Rocky Barnes, and Nick Rhodes joined the book’s author, Eric Shiner, for playful and delicious Warhol-inspired bites like burgers and steamed snapper, as well as cocktails and wine. The dinner was followed by a special after-party, which was stylized like those once held at Warhol’s factory. Over 300 guests attended the party to honor the legendary Prince of Pop Art as they danced to beats by DJ Mia Moretti.
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Left to right: Harley Viera-Newton at the Waverly Inn; Jillian Magenheim, Mafalda Saxe Coburg, and Olivia Palermo wearing a floral Valentino dress. Palermo co-hosted the dinner with Valentino’s brand ambassador Carlos Souza; Julian Gratry and Jamie Tisch. 142 QUEST
cocktail party in honor of the ISpike installation at Valentino’s pop-up shop in SoHo. During the gathering, guests such as Charlotte Ronson, Jamie Tisch, and Zani Gugelmann posed for selfies as part of the brand’s current Instagram contest to win a limited-edition rock stud spike bag designed by creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli. As the cocktail party came to an end, Palermo and Souza, along with friends decked in Valentino, headed to the Waverly Inn for an intimate candlelit dinner. During dessert, Souza delivered a speech to tell the story behind Valentino’s love for the color red, dating back to his days as a student.
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Clockwise from top left: Joan Smalls with Jeremy Scott, the current creative director of Moschino; Diplo DJing during the event’s special performance livestreamed by TIDAL; Chloe Wise posing with guest; Alan King and Chris Lavish infront of the iconic Moschino sign; Paris Hilton and her boyfriend Chris Zylka at the dinner table.
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Fresh fragrance (in a bottle designed as a house cleaning product), Moschino threw an unforgettable party at the Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach. The event, which the brand’s creative director Jeremy Scott hosts every year, featured a special performance by Diplo, Cardi B, and G-Eazy, and was held in partnership with renowned music and performance platform TIDAL. Those who were unable to attend had the opportunity to view TIDAL’s livestream of the show online at TIDAL.com/Moschino. After the
performance, guests sipped on specialty gin and juice cocktails provided by Tanqueray No. TEN as well as Bird in Hand, an Austrailian fine wine, and enjoyed DJ performances by Angel + Dren, Mia Moretti, and Sita Abellan. The entire event was successfully designed, produced, and managed by XA, the Experiential Agency. Notable attendees included Joan Smalls, Dev Hynes, Slick Woods, Paris Hilton, Young Paris, Justine Skye, Cordell Broadus, Ruby Aldridge, (Young) Jeezy, RJ King, Giampaolo Sgura, and Violet Chachki. u J A N U A RY 2 0 1 8 1 4 3
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LONG BEFORE STEVE IRWIN, late host of the TV show The Crocodile Hunter, there was another reptilian wrestler who braved gaping jaws in front of terrified audiences. Alligator Joe and his farm of scaly beasts was one of Palm Beach’s most popular tourist attractions at the turn of the century. With a drooping mustache, portly belly, and pistol by his side, Alligator Joe (born Warren Frazee) gave touring exhibitions that made him a national celebrity. Spectacle was paramount, and while newspaper reports claim his farm boasted hundreds of alligators and crocodiles, photographic scrutiny reveals that many of the creatures he surrounded himself with were newly dead or even stuffed. Gentlemen visiting Palm Beach who wanted a trophy for their library—or a handbag for their wife—could book 144 QUEST
Joe for a gator-hunting safari. In 1898 Joe accompanied Sir Edward and Lady Colbrooke, bagging an 11-footer for the Englishman and receiving $25 for his services. In 1915 Joe loaded his alligator entourage into numerous train cars and headed out west for San Francisco’s Panama Exposition. He died soon after, perishing not from a predator’s teeth, but evils within: double pleural pneumonia complicated by tonsilitis, fatty degeneration of the heart, and diabetes. Alligator wrestling was evidently a poor substitute for healthy exercise. —Christian Chensvold Warren Frazee adopted the sobriquet Alligator Joe and became one of Palm Beach’s earliest tourist attractions. He is pictured here with his “pet” alligators in 1904.
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