A LASTING LEGACY

PRODUCED,

MURRAY

PHOTOGRAPHED BY JULIE SKARRATT

HAIR & MAKEUP BY JOHN EDINGTON

FASHION SENSE has always come easy to Lily Baker Hottensen. In fact, it’s in her bloodlines. Lily is the only child of the late Nina Griscom, a model who was known as a style icon having been dubbed a generational “best dressed”, and labeled as New York Society’s “It Girl” in the mid-1980s. Following in her footsteps, Lily posed in spring looks for our annual photo shoot, which took place this year at the iconic St. Regis Hotel New York in the heart of Midtown. Conceived by Colonel John Jacob Astor IV in 1904, the hotel is known for its rich history, luxury, and upscale culinary options, including the famed King Cole Bar, home to the original Bloody Mary. As evidenced in these photos, the timeless glamour of Astor’s vision still defines the hotel today.

Fittingly, our home base was the stylish Dior Suite, designed in collaboration with Christian Dior and inspired by the dreamy Parisian atelier—the perfect backdrop for a fashion shoot. The suite features a living room with iconic watercolor renderings of Dior dresses by celebrated fashion illustrator Bil Donovan and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Central Park; a dining room decorated with an expansive map of Paris and a large table that seats 10; and a master bedroom with a dressing room and marble bathroom. Flip through the following pages for spring style inspiration! ◆

Lily stands before the watercolor Dior renderings by celebrated fashion illustrator Bil Donovan in the living room of the Dior Suite. She dons Oscar de la Renta’s yellow Strapless Bow Draped Moire Faille Gown ($9,290) and holds Asprey’s 1781 Pochette in yellow ostrich ($8,750). She also wears Graff’s White Emerald Cut Diamond Promise Ring Set with White Tapared Baguette Diamond Shoulders (11.81 Carats) in platinum on her left hand; Graff’s Yellow Cushion Diamond Promise Ring with White Pear Shape Diamond Shoulders (8.04 carats) in Platinum and Yellow Gold on her right hand; and Graff’s Emerald Cut Diamond Choker (100.47 carats) in white gold around her neck. Opposite page: Crossing the street in Oscar de la Renta’s Passionflower Midi Dress ($2,190). She holds Asprey’s 1781 Pochette in green ostrich ($8,750). For jewelry, she wears Spotlight Earrings by Wempe Statements in rose gold with brilliant cut diamonds, 9.1 carats ($30,675); Spotlight Bangle by Wempe Statements in 18k rose gold with brilliant-cut diamonds, 5.75 carats ($35,575) on her right wrist; and Wempe’s Jaeger-Le Coultre Rendez-Vous 34mm watch in rose gold ($32,600) paired with Everloving Moonriver Bracelet by Wempe Classics in 18k rose gold with 36 sapphires ($13,275).

Shopping on Fifth Avenue wearing Ralph Lauren Collection’s Silk Coat ($3,290), Sleeveless Wool Sweater Vest ($590), Silk Short ($890), and Cotton Shirt ($690), and holding the RL Top Handle bag ($1,800). Shoes by Manolo Blahnik.

For jewelry, she wears Tidedrops Hoop Earrings ($1,335), Tidedrops Necklace ($4,065), and Tidedrops Bracelet ($1,895), all by Wempe Casuals, featuring 18k yellow gold with cultured Akoya pearls. Inset: Striking a pose in front of Ralph Lauren’s The Polo Bar.

In the living room of the Dior Suite in Ralph Lauren Collection’s Metallic Organza Dress ($5,990) and Belt ($795). For jewelry, she wears Wempe’s BY KIM Lucky Sun Necklace in 18k rose gold ($6,565); Electrify Earrings by Wempe Casuals in 18k rose gold with brilliant-cut diamonds ($10,195); and Everloving Multisize Ring by Wempe Classics in 18k rose gold with brilliant-cut diamonds. On her left wrist, she wears Wempe’s Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle watch in 18k rose gold ($28,500). On her right wrist, she wears two Uptown Bangles by Wempe Statements (prices vary).

Getting ready and decked in diamonds. Lily in the bedroom of the Dior Suite wearing Graff’s White Diamond Emerald Cut Threads Necklace with white diamond pave and baguette diamonds (21.47 carats) in white gold; Graff’s 5 Row White Baguette And Emerald Cut Diamond Earrings (17.38 Carats) in white gold; Graff’s White Diamond Pear Shape Double Row Line Bracelet (19.59 carats) in white gold; Graff’s Yellow Cushion Diamond Promise Ring with White Pear Shape Diamond Shoulders (8.04 Carats) in platinum and yellow gold; and Graff’s White Emerald Cut Diamond Promise Ring set with white tapared baguette diamond shoulders (11.81 Carats) in platinum.

On the hotel’s famed marble staircase wearing Alexander McQueen’s Dropped Shoulder Peplum Military Jacket in Military Green ($3,390), Slashed Pencil Skirt in black ($4,790), and Platform Knee-high Boots in black ($1,890). She also wears Uptown Hoop Earrings by Wempe Statements ($44,375) and Uptown Necklace by Wempe Statements ($85,170), both in 18k white gold with brilliant-cut diamonds. On her left wrist, she wears Wempe’s Cartier Santos watch in medium in 18k white gold ($40,400) paired with Uptown Ring by Wempe Statements ($13,145) in 18k white gold with brilliant cut diamonds. On her right wrist, she wears Uptown Bracelet by Wempe Statements ($10,195) paired with Uptown Ring by Wempe Statements ($13,145), both in 18k white gold with brilliant-cut diamonds.

In the living room of the Dior Suite wearing Johanna Ortiz’s Woven Jacquard dress in Jungle Emerald ($1,450) and shoes by Valentino. For jewelry, she wears Wempe’s BY KIM Sensual Cosmos “Kintsugi” Pendant ($8,265), BY KIM Puntino 5-row Necklace ($17,375), BY KIM Sensual Cocoon Earrings ($6,675), BY KIM Sensual Cocoon Bracelet ($35,975), and BY KIM Sensual Cacoon Rings (prices vary), all in 18k rose gold with brilliant-cut diamonds. She also sports Wempe’s Chopard Happy Sport watch on her left wrist. Inset: The hotel’s King Cole Bar.

Lily in the Dior Suite’s dining room wearing Oscar de la Renta’s Sequin

Embroidered Faille Gown ($19,990), heels by Prada, and Graff’s White Pear and Marquise Diamond Earrings (15.26 carats) in white gold.

In the living room of the Dior Suite wearing Oscar de la Renta’s Strapless Floral Cutout Ball Gown ($11,990). For jewelry, she wears Graff’s Multi-Shaped White Diamond Double Flower Carissa Earrings (16.92 carats) in platinum and white gold; Graff’s White Pear Shape Diamond Cross Over Line Necklace (34.66 carats) in Platinum and white gold; Graff’s White Diamond Pear Shape Double Row Line Bracelet (19.59 carats) in white gold; and Graff’s White Emerald Cut Diamond Promise Ring set with white tapared baguette diamond shoulders (11.81 Carats) in platinum.