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THE NEW SCENT SOCIETY The best new candles and fragrances to enjoy at home.
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GREAT READS All the best books to cuddle up with this winter.
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A MAXMIMALIST’S DREAM This season’s rich textures and over-the-top patterns.
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MISTY’S MOOD Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland joins Breitling’s Spotlight Squad.
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IN DOLLY’S WORDS
Recreate artwork from famous contemporary artists with Phaidon.
Some of our favorite new fashion finds from Pangaia and Loewe.
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FIRST LADIES
Dolly Parton reflects on her greatest hits in a new book.
Elegant accessories from classic bags to dainty jewelry.
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LEADER OF THE PACK Colman Domingo opens up about Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
Inside a major exhibition dedicated to America’s first ladies.
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A Loewe bucket hat
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IS ST. BARTH’S THE CARIBBEAN’S SAVIOR? Visit the small island paradise this winter.
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A MOMENT IN MARRAKECH Marrakech’s hotel scene is one of the world’s most exciting.
JEN ATKIN A day in the life of a celebrity hairstylist.
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SOAK IT UP Indulge in self-care with these bath bombs and soaks.
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DESIGNED FOR LIVING Dr. Richard Firshein unveils a new line of personalized supplements.
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LISA PARIGI GLOWS UP The beauty maven adds skincare to the mix.
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THE FANTASTIC FIVE Five interior designers are making their mark.
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TOP TECH The latest and greatest tech gadgets from televisions to VR.
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THE SECRET LIVES OF PETS Allen Simon is behind the most useful products for pets.
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WHO’S AFRAID OF SARAH PAULSON? Hollywood’s top villainess discusses her upcoming drama series.
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TEXAS PROUD Two friends collaborate on a modern, U-shaped ranch in Austin.
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NATURAL BEAUTY Actress and singer Kat Graham talks new roles and self-acceptance.
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A CUT ABOVE One-of-a-kind diamonds for art deco lovers.
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THE PARTY’S OVER
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NEUTRAL TERRITORY Textured neutrals made for layering this winter.
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James Patterson’s new book on John Lennon.
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e are so fortunate to have produced several original, safe and socially distanced photo shoots for this issue. Our cover star is Emmy Award–w inning actress Sarah Paulson, photographed by Max Abadian at a West Hollywood estate. Paulson is hot off starring in the original Netflix series Ratched and the film Run, now streaming on Hulu. While Paulson has been on our radar for years, these projects have propelled her to household name status: 48 million people watched Ratched during its first month of release, and Run became Hulu’s most-watched feature title ever during its opening weekend. Her frequent collaborators and friends, stylist Karla Welch and makeup artist Adam Breuchaud, were luckily in town, so we were able to enlist an A-team to help Paulson shine. Across the country in New York City, musician and actress Kat Graham was game for an intimate shoot, photographed by Tiffany Dawn Nicholson, at one of the new residences at The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. We are so fortunate to have been able to produce these in-person shoots and collaborate with many of our favorite creatives like photographers Douglas Friedman, Björn Wallander, Jeffrey Westbrook and Lucas Zarebinski. Iconic musicians like Dolly Parton and the late John Lennon are explored in two new book excerpts, and we talked with talents like ballet dancer Misty Copeland and actor Colman Domingo about their newest roles. We hope you’re able to spend time with the issue in good health, comfortable clothes and a cozy nook of your home—maybe in the bath while enjoying one of this season’s chic new soaks (see page 34).
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his winter season marks the end of a challenging and unusual year, but also the beginning of a healing process and better times ahead. Like most of you, as I’m welcoming 2021 with open arms. This issue of DuJour highlights many dynamic, inspiring figures, starting with award-winning actress Sarah Paulson. The Ratched and Run star gets personal with us about her dramatic roles and dons the latest and greatest fashions from Max Mara and Dolce & Gabbana along with the best baubles from Tiffany & Co., Roberto Coin and Chopard. Whether you’re cozied up by the fire at home or lounging poolside with a drink in your hand, this book is the perfect source for style trends, retail happenings, groundbreaking cultural moments and so much more. Take a first look at the new Henry Jacques Parfumerie in Beverly Hills, read an interview with ABT principal dancer and Breitling Spotlight Squad member Misty Copeland or peruse a candid feature on Kat Graham—with striking images of the actress and musician in Dior’s cruise collection at the soon-to-open Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. No matter what the new year brings, a copy of DuJour in hand will serve as your lifestyle lifeline. Here’s to ring- Jason Binn ing in 2021 with love and hope on behalf of my family, Founder and CEO our team and myself.
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Luck Be a Lady Classic flap bags, delicate heels and dainty jewels offer a put-together elegance PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUCAS ZAREBINSKI STYLED BY ALEXIS PARENTE
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Lola pump in monogram toile jacquard, $795, SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO, ysl.com. Medium Triomphe bag in Triomphe embroidery and calfskin, $3,500, CELINE, celine.com. 3-Piece Hat Trick vase set, $14.95, CB2, cb2.com
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Beatriz asymmetric drop flower earrings, $185, ULLA JOHNSON, ullajohnson.com. Roman stud sandal, $770, VALENTINO, available at Valentino boutiques. 3-Piece Hat Trick vase set, $14.95, Chelsea coffee mug, $14.95, CB2, cb2.com
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Heeled black sandal with Lambskin flap bag, $1,925, $3,700, crystal adornment, CHANEL, at select VERSACE,available versace.com . . Chanel boutiques Headband, pricenationwide upon Vince Viva bootie,available $995, request, PRADA, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, at select Prada boutiques. ferragamo.com Decks holds Classic Fusion .Orlinski 2 red marble taper candle Titanium Pavé, $22,000, holder, $69.95, CB2, .cb2.com HUBLOT, hublot.com
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Camparinew Dark Blue Wool Mary Jane Pumps, $745, MANOLO BLAHNIK, manoloblahnik.com. Decks holds 2 red marble taper candle holder, $69.95, CB2, cb2.com
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La Palme Intarsia Asymmetric Cardigan, $990, L.A. Series Silk Scarf, $490, L.A. Series Basket Bag, $790, L.A. Series Panel Cardigan, $1,300, Easter Island Bamboo Bucket Bag, $2,250, LOEWE, loewe.com
Loewe goes tropical Jonathan Anderson was inspired by American artist Ken Price for his latest Loewe capsule collection. In the early 1980s, Price designed a series of 20 hand-painted ceramic plates for La Palme restaurant in Newport Beach, California. Anderson used this series
PANGAIA FOR THE PLANET
Pangaia is on a mission to save the environment by introducing textile innovations via everyday lifestyle products. This direct-to-consumer brand is at the crossroads of fashion, nature and science, devoted to finding a new path that will lead to a better tomorrow. The enterprising lifestyle brand produces products “for a reason, not for a season,” with the hope that they can help consumers live sustainable lives and therefore be a force of good on our planet. Pangaia offers a selection of cozy leisurewear, including recycled cotton track suits, seaweed fiber T-shirts and a puffer jacket made with a fully biodegradable filling using natural wildflowers. thepangaia.com
Organic Cotton Cropped Shoulder T-Shirt, $50, Heavyweight Recycled Cotton Shorts, $80, Heavyweight Recycled Cotton Hoodie, $150, PANGAIA, thepangaia.com
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as his vision for the collection, which consists of an array of ready-to-wear clothing, scarves and handbags, all with a tropical vibe. The artist’s bold, colorful graphics are featured as prints on shirts, sweatshirts, denim trousers and skirts and transformed into intarsia on cashmere cardigans. Similar Price motifs are applied to ionic Loewe handbag silhouettes with hand-pieced leather marquetry and hand-carved bamboo handles. loewe.com
Côme Sweater, $540, Celestin Sweater, $495, PARADIS PERDUS, paradisperdusny.com
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Ocean Plastic Timepiece, $995, TOM FORD, tomford.com
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Tom Ford has released the Ocean Plastic Timepiece, the first luxury watch made from 100 percent ocean plastic. The black strap is hand-braided of found ocean plastic and features a stainless steel buckle plated in DLC, and the matte black dial features white Super-LumiNova-painted numerals. Each timepiece permanently removes the equivalent of 35 bottles of plastic waste from the ocean, in addition to being housed in completely recyclable packaging. “It is incredibly appealing to know that you are not only wearing a high-quality product, but by simply owning the product, you are also taking direct action to improve the planet.” says Ford. tomford.com
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A group of French fashion industry veterans took their time in pandemic lockdown to pursue their dream of creating luxury, and the result is sustainable knitwear brand Paradis Perdus. “We’ve done a lot of research into sustainability and the rampant greenwashing in our industry,” says co-founder and designer Thomas Poli. “By sourcing the highest-quality fibers, working with the right partners and educating our customers, we want to show that it is possible to create something new, express our voice and build a brand while being extremely respectful of the Earth.” Each piece in the collection has been created using 100 percent recycled cashmere, wool or cotton to attain the lowest possible impact on the planet. French for “lost paradise,” Paradis Perdus revives the classic and merges it with the future, creating a contemporary wardrobe of unisex pieces. The debut collection features 17 sweaters in graphic Aztec patterns and thick stripes.
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Misty’s Move
The first African American female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland, joins Breitling’s Spotlight Squad
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isty Copeland made history as the first African American female dancer in the history of the American Ballet Theatre. Now, Copeland has another dance partner. This month, she joined actresses Charlize Theron and Yao Chen in Breitling’s “Spotlight Squad” trio as an ambassador for the luxury watch brand’s first versatile all-purpose watches for women, the Chronomat 36 and 32. “I like to bring ballet with me on these partnerships,” Copeland tells DuJour. “I have a clear message and Breitling is aligned with that. It’s hard to find brands who are willing to accept you for you.” This partnership will help shine a spotlight (pun intended) on philanthropy, which is close to Copeland’s heart. “Everything that I do, they’ve stood behind, and that is so valuable for me,” says Copeland. “To be recognized and be seen means everything. To have their support says everything about them.” Copeland is very particular about the brands she partners with. “[Breitling] has this niche way of presenting themselves but at the same time appealing to so many people,” she explains. “Their product looks so rich but can be dressed up or dressed down.”
Not having a lot of structure and stability growing up, time was always something I could control. —MISTY COPELAND
The Missouri native was one of six children born to a single mother who moved the family to California at a young age and raised them in a motel. When she was 13, via a local Boys and Girls Club, Copeland was introduced to a dance teacher who discovered her natural talent and encouraged her to pursue formal ballet training. She knows firsthand how the arts can add purpose to young children’s lives. As an ambassador for MindLeaps, a NGO working in East and West Africa to empower vulnerable youth through a dance-based program, Copeland has devoted much of her time to mentoring young girls and boys. “Being homeless for a lot of my childhood and not really thriving until the arts came into
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my life, I saw myself in these students,” she says. “MindLeaps invites kids in from off the streets and introduces them to music and dance. That’s how you change communities.” Breitling CEO Georges Kern was impressed with Copeland’s humanitarian and mentoring work, as well. “Misty is, of course, one of the world’s greatest dancers, but she’s also an amazing role model,” says Kern. “She’s a great example of a Breitling Squad member: She has unmatched achievements in her professional life but is also committed to her humanitarian work.” The 38-year-old dancer, author and philanthropist lives with her husband, lawyer Olu Evans, on the Upper West Side near the Metropolitan Opera House, where she is eager to step on stage again soon. Until then, she’ll be taking part in virtual dance presentations with her fellow dancers and showing off her new favorite watch: the 18-karat red gold and stainless steel 36mm Chronomat. “I like the feel of a men’s-size watch and really like that it can be dressed up or down. I like it with jeans and a white T-shirt but could also see it with a leather jacket and tulle dress and heels,” says Copeland. “As much as I’m a ballerina, I love that unisex feel with the things that I wear.” Time has always been on her side, so she’s learned to be patient. “Not having a lot of structure and stability growing up, time was always something I could control. I was always an hour early to school with my little watch on,” says Copeland. “It means so much in my career, and I always craved being a part of the ballet because it was everything that I didn’t have.” Well, now, she has it all. ■
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Breitling CEO Georges Kern; Breitling’s new Chronomat 36 and 32 models for women; Breitling U.S. president Thierry Prissert with Clive Owen at a DuJour cover party in 2019
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apitalizing on its signature 1980s design, Breitling’s iconic Chronomat timepiece has been redesigned with a modern update this year and reintroduced as the first-ever Chronomat for women. “It is sporty yet elegant and, while its roots are in the 1980s, this timepiece is dedicated to innovative women of today,” says Breitling CEO Georges Kern. “The Chronomat influenced the industry for many years, and its name and some of the design elements are absolutely iconic.” Offered in a variety of steel and 18-karat red gold cases with diamond-set bezels and indexes and special lacquered dials, the watches are available in two sizes: 32mm and 36mm. Breitling has reinvented
a symbol of style with the Chronomat, executing the perfect blend of masculine and feminine design with traditional luxury. “For today’s woman, a watch needs to be comfortable, durable and versatile,” says Kern. “They are looking for a watch that accompanies their active lifestyle, a watch they can wear for any occasion, from business meetings to the beach.”
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Sonny sandal, $375, STAUD, staud.clothing
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Silk stretch satin dress, $595, GANNI, ganni.com
Gucci Coat, $5,890, OSCAR DE LA RENTA, please contact personalshopper@odlr.com
Silk brocade high heel, $995, DOLCE & GABBANA, available at select Dolce & Gabbana boutiques
This and That enamel and gold-plated stretch bracelets, $320, ROXANNE ASSOULIN, roxanneassoulin.com
Devera boot, $995, ULLA JOHNSON, ullajohnson.com
Lambswool sweater embellished with ostrich feathers, $1,210, THE ATTICO, theattico.com
Flame mini dress, $1,045, LA DOUBLEJ, ladoublej.com
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Les Leopards Modernes Wash Scarf 90, $700, HERMÈS, hermes.com
Bottega Veneta Idi sweater, $98, MARCIANO, marciano.com
Pumps, $990, BOTTEGA VENETA, bottegaveneta.com Velvet bag, $670, DRIES VAN NOTEN, available at Dries Van Noten Los Angeles
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A DAY IN THE LIFE
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The hairstylist and haircare entrepreneur takes us through a jam-packed day in her shoes
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en Atkin may have become famous for her deft use of social media and her working relationship with the Kardashian-Jenners, but after years of working in hair, she was a true product expert. “I got to know almost every product, every brand out there,” says the hairstylist and entrepreneur. “I would walk down the aisle at Sephora and see so many different options to the point of overwhelm. I wanted to create a super-curated line of products that were easy to interpret and use for people who weren’t necessarily hair experts.” Ouai was born in 2016 as a paraben-, phthalate- and sulfate-free haircare line featuring shampoo, conditioner and styling products—and the line has since grown to include body products. Because of Atkin’s massive personal social media following (3.6 million Instagram followers and counting), Ouai made a splash in the market and quickly garnered its own social media following, allowing the brand to tap into that audience. “We have always prioritized the feedback from our community since Day 1 and so often will launch a product based on what it is that they want,” she explains. “Having a following allowed us to crowdsource the products people wanted.” Simplifying haircare was paramount for the hairstylist who got her start in the industry at age 20 working for John Galliano at Dior. After that, she worked for hairstylist Andy LeCompte, who took her on tour with Madonna for eight months. An introduction to the jeweler Lorraine Schwartz led Atkin to meeting the Kardashian-Jenner family—a friendship that has since opened a lot of doors—and it steamrolled from there. She’s styled hair for every member of the Kardashian-Jenner family, in addition to Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, Chrissy Teigen and Bella Hadid.
Things are not as hectic now and I don’t travel for work as much as I used to. I have gotten a lot of perspective from slowing down this year. —JEN ATKIN
And if she wasn’t busy enough, she decided to pen a memoirmeets-business book about her journey; Blowing My Way to the Top (Harper Wave) is out now. “I wanted to offer insight into the values that allowed me to thrive in the modern digital landscape,” Atkin explains. “I came up in a truly male-dominated industry and I wanted to speak frankly about the challenges I’ve faced and provide crucial advice for other women about running a business, being a feminist and learning to navigate the work and life issues that impact women the most.” So how have COVID-19 restrictions changed the way the peripatetic 40-year-old does business in Los Angeles? “Things are not as hectic now and I don’t travel for work as much as I used to,” she says. “My husband [photographer Mike Rosenthal] and I have gotten a lot of perspective from slowing down this year, and we don’t miss the treadmill we were constantly on.” Here’s how Atkin spends a typical day.
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Alpha Beta Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel, DR. DENNIS GROSS, drdennisgross.com
Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara, CHANTECAILLE, chantecaille.com
Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Rendezvous, HUDA BEAUTY, hudabeauty.com
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Hyaluronic Serum, DR. BARBARA STURM, drsturm.com
The key to a successful business is creating something that makes people’s lives better,” says Atkin. Here are some products that make her life better
Pillow Talk Lip Liner, CHARLOTTE TILBURY, charlote tilbury.com
Baby Cheeks All In One Hydrating Milk, VERSED,
Jet Lag Mask, SUMMER FRIDAYS, summerfridays.com
versedskin.com
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Ouai and Atkin are beloved by Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Jennifer Lopez, Hailey Baldwin Bieber, Kim Kardashian West and Bella Hadid.
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1–3 P.M. I set time aside to film and strategize content for my personal @jenatkinhair Instagram. Between Stories for crowdsourcing, Reels for tutorials, teasing upcoming projects and keeping my grid looking pretty and authentic, it’s a full-time job. 3:00 P.M. Lunch and an afternoon caffeine kick. I’m a Chamberlain Coffee espresso on ice with a bit of Ripple pea milk gal. 6:00 P.M. Mike and I try to take our dogs for a walk together to catch up on our days, or I make a call to a friend to make sure they’re not losing their mind… because 2020. 7:00 P.M. We usually Postmates dinner or my husband cooks. We love The Crown and just finished the new season. 9:00 P.M. I start my nighttime routine. I use Charlotte Tilbury Take It All Off eye makeup remover, Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel and La Mer eye cream. On my body I use Ouai Body Crème to moisturize before bed and usually finish the day with an Olly Sleep gummy and have to be in bed no phones and asleep by 10:30 p.m. ■
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7:00 A.M. Wake up and walk and feed the dogs, then make some tea. I usually start my day with the Five Minute Journal to practice gratitude and a meditation from the Hoffman Process. 8:00 A.M. I do a Train with Danny workout via Zoom or go on a run. It’s been so important to me to make daily activity a priority. I think one thing we really take for granted is our health, and I try to remember that when I’m dreading working out. 10:00 A.M. Breakfast is usually quick and easy. A cup of yogurt with fresh berries and some cinnamon cereal and a side of my Olly Miss Mellow Vitamins. I’m usually listening to the podcasts Second Life or Having It ALL. 10:30 A.M. I’m usually sitting down for my first of many meetings of the day. Between working with the teams on developing marketing campaigns for future products at Ouai, virtual events for Dyson and content strategy planning at Mane Addicts, my mornings are pretty full.
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This winter, it’s all about self-care. These soothing bath bombs and soaks will leave you warm and totally relaxed during the cold months ahead
A perfect tub to soak in Costa Brazil’s Sal de Banho. PHOTOGRAPH: BJÖRN WALLANDER
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Designed For Living Holistic health pioneer and innovator Dr. Richard Firshein launches a new line of personalized supplements and powders based on your personal health history
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Precise Elements by Dr. Firshein supplements for whatever ails you
You are the only person that matters when it comes to your health. —DR. RICHARD FIRSHEIN
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Glow Up Beauty’s Collagen Eye Mask, Kimono Fragrance Oil and Portable Facial Mister; Lisa Parigi
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aving grown up in Switzerland and traveled Europe as a model for many years, Lisa Parigi knows the beauty and fashion industries intimately. After pursuing a professional career as an executive for several different Fortune 500 software and information technology companies, the longtime girlfriend of Lionel Richie launched her digital lifestyle brand Dream.Design.Discover to offer tips and inspiration for entertaining and chic home décor. Around the same time, she developed a line of luxury candles. With fragrances inspired by her favorite destinations, including St. Tropez, the Swiss Alps, Manhattan and Beverly Hills, these hand-poured candles are accented with 24-karat gold. “I always carry the candles with me when I travel to have the scent of something familiar,” she says. Parigi launched vegan, sulfate-free and paraben-free product line Glow Up Beauty to corner the skincare and self-care market. “I poured my love into producing natural and effective products for anyone who is looking to better their routine but may not have the most time to focus on it,” she says. The Glow Up Kimono Fragrance Oil was created in an effort to offer beloved scents in a portable manner for blissful aromatherapy. It can be worn every day and is made with calming essential oils such as lavender, bergamot and saff lower. Next, Parigi unveiled her Collagen Eye Mask and Portable Facial Mister. “I wanted to create products that were not only easy to put in your bag, but were fun to wear, take pictures of and post,” she says. “Why not make something that is not only good for you but you could have fun with?” Parigi admits that Richie and his family have been extremely supportive. “I must tell you, it took Lionel a moment to get used to the pink color of the eye mask, but after seeing the results, he’s a believer! Sofia Richie loves and uses them, too.” glowupbeauty.com ■
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The Fantastic Five
From Los Angeles to London, five interior designers who are making their mark on how we live now BY NATASHA WOLFF
Jake Arnold Jake Arnold didn’t let a lack of formal design training stop him from starting his own design studio this year. After designing homes for actors Julianne Hough and Aaron Paul and masterminding spaces for aesthetician Shani Darden’s new Beverly Hills skin clinic and Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings headquarters in Los Angeles, it was time. “In terms of clients, my dream scenario is always a high level of collaboration,” explains the English-born designer.” I love when clients come with ideas but are also interested in exploring and expanding on those ideas together.”
What are your current influences? I’m really drawn to a mix of influences and like the mix of elements that are more traditional or heritage with things that are more contemporary or minimal. What are some of your favorite décor purveyors? I love sourcing from 1stDibs, Kneedler Fauchère, Portola Paints, Galerie Half, Obsolete, Lief and C.J. Peters. I also do a lot of custom work for my clients. Is there one design element that you always incorporate into a project? Trees indoors. Always. jakearnold.com
A sitting nook in the Hollywood Hills home of Sophia Bush
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One of King’s designs for Beni Rugs styled in the Tribeca Penthouse at The Greenwich Hotel in New York City
The Brooklyn-based designer got his start designing the Los Angeles office of a tech CEO and then turned to styling interior spaces. He styled Athena Calderone’s homes in Cobble Hill and Amagansett for Architectural Digest and has worked with designers Giancarlo Valle, Andre Mellone King’s styling work and Roman & Williams. A collection for Beni Rugs at with Beni Rugs then followed. “Clients a Studio KO villa in Morocco come to me to help them refine the unusual details and unlikely juxtapositions,” says King. “And to help them know when What are some of your favorite to let things just be. A room should arrive décor purveyors? at a point where adding or subtracting I am somewhat unconventional anything would ruin the overall design.” when it comes to sourcing. Instagram is a great source: What are your current influences? it’s where I found my current sofa Books are a constant source of inspiration and nurture relationships with and I make it a priority to find local dealers all over the world. Online booksellers in every city I travel. Everyday auction sites like LiveAuctioneers ritual, pedestrian gestures and and CataWiki are great. unstyled spaces inspire my aesthetic.
Is there one design element that you always incorporate into a project? I have an obsession with lamps: floor, table, task, sconces, pendants and candles—all on dimmers. Layered lighting can make or break a project. Books are another non-negotiable you’ll see in all of my projects. I love seemingly random stacks of books throughout a space; they bring so much personality and charm to a space without too much distraction. colinking.com
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Olivia Stutz The New York-based interior designer garnered a lot of attention for the colorful, playful family Tribeca apartment she designed for Paintbox nail studio founder Elle Langston and her family last year. Having studied interior architecture at UC Berkeley, Stutz started her career at Restoration Hardware’s San Francisco headquarters before moving to New York to work with private clients. “People turn to me for projects emulating this full-oflife and color style achieved through modern art and one-of-a-kind, imaginative pieces of furniture,” she explains.
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The colorful living and dining room in the Tribeca home of Elle Langston
A layered, calm bedroom in a SoHo apartment
What are your current influences? My renewed interest in the Memphis Movement has also taken on a life of its own; clients come to me inspired by my knowledge and understanding of that design era. What are some of your favorite décor purveyors? I am highly committed to sourcing furniture from artisans within the U.S. and have found amazing makers in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami. I am a huge lover of FJ Hakimian for their rug selection,
particularly their Tuareg Mat rugs. In terms of wall coverings, I turn to Kamp Studios for their highly covetable plaster work. Is there one design element that you always incorporate into a project? A standout piece of art or sculpture. Fresh flowers and plants to make the space feel complete and lived in. oliviastutzdesign.com
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Fran Hickman Fran Hickman started her own design firm in 2014 in West London (last year, she opened a New York office) and hit the ground running by designing the London showroom of retailer Moda Operandi. “It was a lot of fun to turn a former stable block in a Belgravia mews into a luxury fashion salon, complete with silk ribbon-lined screens, a bespoke storage system inspired by trunk shows and art deco pink dressing rooms,” she explains. The same customized and unique approach applies to Hickman’s residential projects. Since then, her firm has designed restaurants, retail boutiques like Emilia Wickstead’s flagship store in Knightsbridge, a coworking space in Dubai and residential townhouses.
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What are your current influences? Recently, I have been very influenced by the Japanese design aesthetic of considered simplicity and avoiding excess. What are some of your favorite décor purveyors? We prefer to work locally wherever the project is and have, through past projects, established a broad network of trusted suppliers. Sustainability is our priority and
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The Moda Operandi showroom in London
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The GOOP store in London
A marble bathroom in one of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ suites
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What are some of your favorite décor purveyors? StudioTwentySeven, 1stDibs, Maison Gerard, Farrow & Ball and Culture Object.
The New York City showroom of jewelry designer Jemma Wynne
Is there one design element that you always incorporate into a project? Stone and marble for their natural and timeless beauty. dauncurry.com ■
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What are your current influences? New York—the city streets, the people, the artists and artisans—and nature: the ocean, the mountains, the desert, plants and foliage. And films like Auntie Mame, Some Like It Hot, The Grand Budapest Hotel and old James Bond movies.
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Downtown NYC interior designer Daun Curry got her start when she was hired by Morgans Hotel Group to style the guest suites at the Royalton Hotel in Midtown. Since then, she’s continued to design in the hospitality space (think the high-roller suites at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas) as well as creating residential projects like the Venice Beach, California, home of Casey and Candice Neistat. “Most of our clients are looking for a balance of bold new ideas and custom design with effortless function and liveability,” says Curry
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SAMSUNG THE FRAME TV
Boasting an impressive library of games and content, Facebook’s Oculus Quest 2 makes a strong case that virtual reality has finally arrived. This all-in-one VR headset is so much fun, you may be able to overlook some cut corners on build quality and the creepy “must have an active Facebook account to use it” thing. oculus.com
Have your television double as a piece of art thanks to Samsung’s new The Frame TV. The revolutionary 4K UHD TV with HDR and Quantum Dot technology morphs into a beautiful work of art hanging on your wall when you’re not using it for entertainment. Best of all, the included art service features a variety of paintings and photographs, and the frame comes in a variety of colors to suit every style. samsung.com
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It’s hard to stay up to date in the forever-changing tech space. From phones and televisions to VR and speakers, we tested the latest gadgets so you don’t have to BY THE EDITORS OF DUJOUR
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BOSE SLEEPBUDS II
We wear AirPods all day long—why not to bed, too? These Bose Sleepbuds II slide perfectly in your ear and sync with the Bose Sleep app to make sure you get a good night’s rest. They block out noise (including snoring) and provide tranquil sounds to make your 2021 peaceful. At least overnight. bose.com
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APPLE MACBOOK AIR WITH M1 Apple’s most popular MacBook gets a massive upgrade, powered by the new proprietary M1 chip. The refreshed MacBook Air with M1 boasts twice the battery life of its predecessor (up to 18 hours) and many times the computing power. apple.com
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You can’t go wrong with the Pixel 5, Google’s new flagship 5G smartphone. We love the mid-range price point, incredible camera and fantastic battery life, though it’s a bit hard to see what sets it apart from the competition or makes it a clear winner over its lower-priced sibling, the Pixel 4A store.google.com
AMAZON ECHO SHOW 10
Amazon’s new Alexa-powered smart display has a 10.1-inch HD screen and a 13-megapixel camera with auto-framing and motion detection for the ultimate video calling experience, as well as a motorized base that’s designed to move with you (seriously, the device conveniently swivels to follow your movement). Use the Echo Show 10 to view recipes, watch movies, monitor your home and much more. amazon.com
APPLE AIRPODS MAX
While priced higher than their competitors, the over-ear, full-size AirPods Max headphones deliver a thoroughly luxe experience, both in their stainless steel build and audio quality. From seamless pairing with your iPhone to best-in-class active noise canceling and Apple’s immersive Spatial Audio that cleverly downmixes audio channels from a range of streaming sources, the AirPods Max are the new headset to beat. apple.com
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Never mop your floors again thanks to the iRobot Braava jet m6. This self-charging, WiFi-connected robot mop is ideal for cleaning larger spaces. Just tell the m6 where and when to clean and it goes to work with its Precision Jet Spray that tackles the stickiest of messes on hardwood, tile or stone. irobot.com
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The Always Home Cam from Ring is an autonomous drone that will fly between preselected locations in your home and integrate with the companion Ring Alarm security system. Everything can be monitored from its companion app and is designed with privacy features to keep your video footage—and home!—secure.
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GOOGLE NEST AUDIO Upgrade your home sound system with Nest Audio, the latest smart speaker from Google that is 75 percent louder than the original Google Home and features stronger bass. Connect two or more speakers and listen to your favorite tunes, get the news, receive messages and more as you travel from room to room. Not to mention that its sustainable, slim design, available in a variety of colors, seamlessly blends with your decor. store.google.com
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The Secret Lives of Pets Allen Simon invented some
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In a world where ecommerce reigns supreme, PetProducts.com has found its niche. The brand also has an ongoing relationship with the television series New to the Street, where top pet products available on PetProducts.com are highlighted. “It has helped our business tremendously,” he says. In the last six months, PetProducts.com has grown especially fast, allowing pet owners to shop for everything from a stylish new outfit for their dog or food for their cat from the comfort of their own home. As for the future of PetProducts.com? Simon tells us, “We plan to keep growing the company and serving the public.” petproducts.com ■
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PetProducts.com founder Allen Simon; a furry friend; a pink dog leash from PetProducts.com
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During filming, no one knew what their colleague was experiencing. “I’m going to get emotional, but I didn’t know what Chad was going through. No one knew. Because he showed up every day, and sure, some days it would take him longer, but I thought he was just getting into character,” says Domingo. Boseman was recently honored with a posthumous best actor nomination from the IFP Gotham Awards. Boseman wasn’t his only impressive co-star. “Viola is a force of nature,” Domingo says of Davis, whose wise, unapologetic and authoritative Rainey is the heart of the film. “On set, we would all FILM just laugh and we had a great time and a great work ethic together.” He adds, “I think we all learned from each other.” One thing that didn’t require learning was the importance of Wilson’s story and how impactful it can be today. “There are things about being a Black man that I inherently understand,” says Domingo. “I might need to research the music and the era, but I understand the way August Wilson writes about Black men.” Wilson was revered as “theater’s poet of Black America,” and in the decades before his death collected dozens of awards for his work, most notably a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Fences (1985), BY K ASEY CAMINITI which was adapted into a 2016 film starring Viola Davis and PHOTOGRAPHY BY JENNA JONES Denzel Washington. “August Wilson is the Shakespeare of our time,” says Domingo. “You can’t half-ass his work. You’ve got to give it your all.” The film is primarily set in the band room, which Domingo says was made to feel “like a slave hull” for the band uring a week of solitude, embracing the quiet of members. “It’s all very psychological about faith and there is so nature and the calm of the woods near Mount much symbolism,” he says, adding that the film deserves more Shasta in Northern California, Colman Domingo than one viewing in order to fully appreciate it. “The way the band escaped the chaos the rest of the country was room was always set up, it was set up as a sparring match so you enduring following the presidential election. The had to watch each other.” Philadelphia native learned the results of the During the rehearsal period, Wolfe recalls watching an intielection when he found a hotspot while in almost mate moment unfold between Domingo and Boseman that complete isolation on a solo camping adventure. “The only person punctuated both actors’ commitment to their craft and their I had to celebrate with was a horse named Myrtle,” Domingo says passion. “Chadwick casually launched into one of his most potent with a laugh. “I had to take a picture, because no one would believe monologues, and by the time he got to the end, there was nothing me otherwise.” The image of a successful actor, director and casual about it. It was emotionally visceral and raw,” says Wolfe. playwright standing in the woods crying next to a horse feels cin“Afterward, he broke down sobbing and Colman hugged him and ematic—and Domingo would certainly know. held on to him until he recovered. It was deeply moving, not just Lincoln, Selma, If Beale Street Could Talk and the new Ma Chadwick’s work, but Colman’s generosity and care. Truly a lovely Rainey’s Black Bottom (streaming now on Netflix), are just a few of human being.” the award-winning films that Domingo has Cutler, Domingo’s character, has an been seen in. The film, directed by George integral role in keeping the band on the C. Wolfe a nd produced by Den zel same page, and that responsibility tranWashington, is an adaptation of August scends beyond the screen. “I’m a leader,” Wilson’s 1982 play of the same name and says Domingo. “I’m the leader of the band takes place in a Chicago recording studio. in this movie and in life. I’m always the one Starring Viola Davis as Ma Rainey, the to get everyone together for dinners or mother of the blues, and Domingo, social gatherings. It took me a long time to Chadwick Boseman, Glynn Turman and use that word, but I’m a leader.” Michael Potts as her band, the film tackles —COLMAN DOMINGO Consequently, Domingo seems to be issues of race, religion and gender equality marching ahead—with upcoming projects in the 1920s. “I’m in the company of giants including a reprisal of his series role in a in this film,” says Domingo, “and every issue special Christmas episode of the HBO hit tackled in that play is relevant today.” Euphoria and a part in the Jordan PeeleOne of those giants is Boseman, who produced reimagining of the horror classic lost his battle with colon cancer this past Candyman. It’s a good thing he got that August; his passionate portrayal of trumsolo camping trip in when he did; it seems peter Levee was his final film role. “If this the limelight is going to keep Domingo were the last movie I did, I would be occupied from here on out. ■ proud,” Domingo says respectfully. “I think the film’s message is about dreams and ambition, but more than anything, my Domingo and Chadwick friend’s legacy. This is a legacy piece for all Boseman in Ma Rainey’s of us that I know Chad was so proud of.” Black Bottom
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Gouache, watercolor, colored pencil and graphite pencil on paperboard, by Boris Chaliapin, from the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
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Ladies First
Take a look inside one of the first major exhibitions dedicated to America’s first ladies Every Eye Is Upon Me: First Ladies of the United States at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery explores 250 years of first ladies, showcasing 60 portraits from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. Curated by Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, the exhibition sheds light on the stories, personalities, hardships and triumphs of each woman through paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures, engravings and a video installation of photographs by Annie Leibovitz. Garments worn by Mary Todd Lincoln, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Nancy Reagan and Michelle Obama will also be on display through May 23, 2021. npg.si.edu —LAUREN WATZICH
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LADY BIRD JOHNSON (1968) Oil on canvas, by Elizabeth Avinoff Shoumatoff, from the White House
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MICHELLE OBAMA (2018) Oil on linen, by Amy Sherald, from the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution
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In Dolly’s Words
In the new book Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, the musician, actress and songwriter reflects on the greatest hits of her astounding career
Singer, songwriter, actress, producer and philanthropist Dolly Parton has composed over 3,000 songs and sold over 100 million records worldwide in her illustrious career. The multihyphenate has been nominated for every major award and, at 74, she’s looking back on her past successes with a new book: Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics (Chronicle Books). In it, the Country Music Hall of Fame inductee shares the incredible backstories behind three of her most famous ballads.
“Jolene” was a No. 1 country smash and was nominated for Grammy Awards in 1974 and 1975. Dolly finally won a Grammy for the song in 2017 via a collaboration with the a cappella pop group Pentatonix. Her original recording is now in the Grammy Hall of Fame. “‘Jolene’ is my most recorded song. Worldwide, through the years, they say it has been recorded four-hundred-and-some times. Whether it’s in another language or whether it’s a garage band, everybody seems to love that song. I guess every band can sing it, and every woman can relate to it. I never get tired of singing that song. It’s possible that ‘Jolene’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’ were written on the same day. When we were going through all my old tapes to put my songs on hard drives, we found that ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Jolene’ were on the same cassette tape, back-toback. I don’t know; I might have written “Jolene” later that night. When you write so much, you lose track of time, and I wrote so much back then.”
“ I W I L L A L W AY S L O V E Y O U ” ( 1 9 74 ) Parton re-recorded “I Will Always Love You” for the soundtrack of her 1982 movie with Burt Reynolds, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Ten years later, Kevin Costner suggested it to Whitney Houston for the soundtrack of their movie, The Bodyguard. It became one of the biggest pop hits in history and has since been recorded by dozens of other greats. Dolly originally wrote it about trying to end her professional partnership with collaborator Porter Wagoner after more than seven years together.
GRAND OLE OPRY CIRCA 1970: COURTESY OF CHASING RAINBOWS MUSEUM; BY CHET ATKINS ESTATE. “JOLENE” SHEET MUSIC: PHOTO BY ANTONIS ACHILLEOS.
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The cover of Parton’s album Backwoods Barbie
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“I had always dreamed of being my own star, having my own band, and doing my own thing. He’d say, ‘You can’t go. You can’t do that to me, because of all I’ve done for you.’ That whole kind of thing. Or he would try to win the argument by being mean and hateful. Or by trying to pull a guilt trip on me. I thought, ‘Well, why don’t you do what you do best? Why don’t you write it in a song?’ So I went home and wrote this song about bittersweet memories. I said, ‘If I should stay, I would only be in your way.’ But I should have said, ‘You’d only be in my way.’ Ha-ha. Really, we were in each other’s way. He was trying to control something that’s not controllable, and that was making him miserable and me miserable. The song came straight from the bottom of my heart….I was so emotional I was crying when I was writing it. “Elvis loved the song and wanted to record it. But his manager demanded half of my publishing rights. It broke my heart, but I couldn’t give up my copyright. I cried my eyes out, because I could just hear Elvis singing it. But sometimes you just have to stand your ground. Priscilla [Presley] told me years later that it was the song he sang to her when they were leaving the divorce courtroom. So that touched me even more. “Years later, Kevin Costner’s office contacted our office and said, ‘Can we get a copy of Dolly’s song “I Will Always Love You”?’ He said that [producer] David Foster was going to be doing the music for this movie [The Bodyguard]. That sounded good to me, because I had worked with David. But that was the last I’d heard of it. Then one day I was driving my Cadillac back home to Brentwood from my office. I had the radio on, and all of a sudden I heard this
spoken voice say, ‘If I should stay…’ It caught my ear, but I didn’t recognize it. Then, when it went into the music, I thought I was going to wreck the car. I have never had such an overwhelming feeling. I had to pull off to the side of the road, because it just got bigger and bigger and better and better. I have never experienced a greater feeling in my life than hearing Whitney Houston sing that song for the first time. I had already taken it to No. 1 twice by then. But she took that little simple heartbroken song of mine and took it worldwide. For what she did with that, I will always love you, Whitney Houston. Now the song is going to live forever. I thank Porter for that song. I think of him every time I sing it. If it hadn’t been for him, I’d never have written that song.”
“9 TO 5” (1980) “The thing I hate about the movies is all the waiting-around time. I realized early on that I had to do something besides just sitting there or going to the crafts [food] table. I did that and gained weight. Jane [Fonda] gave me good advice, so I said to myself, ‘Dolly, you’ve got to stop eating. They do scenes out of sequence, and you can’t go in the door slim and come out fat. You’ve got to watch what you’re doing.’ So I spent my time watching everything, just soaking everything up like a sponge. I wrote ‘9 to 5’ in my head that way. I’d go back to my hotel at night and put down what I had written that day, playing my guitar and getting it on tape. Over a long period of time, I wrote the song on my nails. I’m famous for that now. Every time I go on TV, I have to ‘play’ my nails like a typewriter.” ■
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Parton writing lyrics outside her home
The cover of Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics
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George Condo creates artwork based on his painting “Fashion Model”
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Inside the Artist’s Studio
Unleash your creative side at home with original, do-it-yourself artwork from a host of famed contemporary artists Phaidon’s new book Open Studio, written by Sharon Coplan Hurowitz and Amanda Benchley, takes art enthusiasts on a journey inside the private studios and minds of 17 acclaimed artists as they design DIY projects for readers to recreate through illustrated step-by-step instructions, pull-out stencils and more. From George Condo’s vibrant paint-by-numbers portraits to William Wegman’s whimsical watercolor Weimaraners, we’ve handpicked our favorite behind-the-scenes photographs to get you inspired this winter. —LAUREN WATZICH
William Wegman sketches his altered photos before painting with watercolor
Will Cotton models his playful The Royal Crown of Candyland
Wangechi Mutu poses with her Earth Androids sculptures as they dry
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KAWS creates a “Companion” figure
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Marina Abramović recreates her performance piece “Counting the Rice”
Open Studio by Sharon Coplan Hurowitz and Amanda Benchley
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Great Reads
From juicy murder mysteries to political nonfiction, 10 books to cuddle up with this winter
A Promised Land (Crown) By Barack Obama
How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices (Portfolio) By Annie Duke
Here Is the Beehive (Little, Brown and Company) By Sarah Crossan
The Cold Millions: A Novel (Harper) By Jess Walter
Apollo’s Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live (Little, Brown Spark) By Nicholas A. Christakis
The Opening of the American Mind: Ten Years of The Point (University of Chicago Press)
Wild Field (Black Earth Publishing) By Johnny Stonborough
The library of designer Carolina Irving in Paris, from Bibliostyle, photographed by Shade Degges
We Keep the Dead Close: A Murder at Harvard and a Half Century of Silence (Grand Central) By Becky Cooper
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First Principles: What America’s Founders Learned from the Greeks and Romans and How That Shaped Our Country (Harper) By Thomas E. Ricks
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Saving Freedom: Truman, the Cold War, and the Fight for Western Civilization (Harper) By Joe Scarborough
The Polymath: A Cultural History from Leonardo da Vinci to Susan Sontag (Yale University Press) By Peter Burke
The library of Pedro Reyes and Carla FernĂĄndez in Mexico City, from Bibliostyle, photographed by Shade Degges
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Is St. Barths The Caribbean’s Savior? This winter, your best bet is a visit to the Caribbean island paradise BY NATASHA WOLFF
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ith few Caribbean islands open and/or accepting tourists this winter, and even fewer without many confirmed COVID-19 cases, Americans vying for a warm-weather getaway have one place that fits the bill: St. Barths. The island, under French authority, has been vigilant about COVID-19 safety protocols since last spring, when the island was completely shut down to tourists. Since the fall, it’s been open again with stringent precautions and mandates like requiring any entrants to be tested within 72 hours of arrival, and cases have remained relatively low. A recent visit felt safe, and everyone was wearing masks indoors and out. Wellness inf luencer Laurie Lloyd has been visiting the island with her husband, Oliver, for 13 years, staying in various villas and, more recently, the Eden Rock—where she plans to return in February. “St. Barths is a very small island with absolutely delicious food, great shopping, beautiful beaches, long lunches, fun nightlife and, most importantly, lovely people,” she says. So, what’s Lloyd’s idea of the perfect day? “Rent a car and explore the tiny twisty roads and beautiful views. A morning hike is also always a
great idea, especially before a 2 p.m. rosé-filled lunch!” There is a certain je ne sais quoi about the island that lures people back regularly. “There is a mystery in St. Barths’ soil that makes it so unique,” says Felipe Sandoval, Hotel Le Toiny’s director of sales. “Its uniqueness definitely keeps visitors coming back every year.” The best way to travel to the island paradise is on Tradewind Aviation, a U.S.-based aircraft operator providing private charter
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service and shuttle flights along the Northeast and Caribbean, via San Juan, Puerto Rico (easily accessible from most airports). “St. Barths opened in late June, and our demand has remained relatively strong during a traditionally slow summer and has now ramped up to full strength in advance of the winter,” says David Zipkin, Tradewind Aviation’s founding member and vice president. “We are seeing a much shorter booking window, but our clients are focused more on longer trips than ever before—this was true for Nantucket this past summer as well.” Tradewind flies Citation CJ light jets and Pilatus PC-12 turboprop planes on this route, and with concerns about health and safety, coupled with fewer airline options these days, many travelers are discovering private charter for the first time. “We are well-positioned for this new market, offering lower-cost entry points with our unique f leet,” says Zipkin. As far as safety and health are concerned, Tradewind has implemented new protocols to minimize the risk of exposure to the virus. “Aircraft interiors are cleaned between each flight and deep cleaned on a regular basis,” Zipkin explains. “The air circulation in our aircraft is quite similar to that of an airline, where the air is completely replaced every few minutes.” So, once you’ve arrived safely on the island, where to stay? There are many world-class hotels, resorts and villas to choose from, but we did the work for you. Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France marries French refinement with a beach house-style setting. It reopened in 2019 after the devastation of Hurricane Irma. Cheval Blanc is the luxury hotel brand of LVMH, and this iconic island property boasts 61 suites and villas beautifully designed by Jacques Grange. Landscape designer Madison Cox has created fragrant gardens that fill the oceanfront property on the white sand Flamands Beach. Chef Jean Imbert oversees La Case restaurant and the feetin-the-sand beach restaurant La Cabane, which specializes in locally sourced produce and Caribbean flavors and is a hot lunchtime scene. “In addition to the unrivaled location on Flamands Beach, the bountiful fauna, the beautiful ambience and style and,
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of course, the feet-in-the-sand dining, guests return year after year for the indefinable soul of the Maison,” says the hotel’s director of sales and marketing, Eva Sitarz. A new 7,000-square-foot fivebedroom villa stuns with an infinity pool, private spa, fitness room, dining room and kitchen and is ideal for families and those looking for more privacy. The hotel’s customer service is meticulous and efficient: A call for a shaving kit produced the requested items in 30 seconds and the team routinely sent gifts during our stay. They took care of everything, from arranging transportation and spa appointments to a private hiking guide to tackle the Colombier beach hike (Elisa of local company Body+Soul showed us the ropes) and a private yoga session with her partner Nanda afterward held in the resort’s serene yoga pavilion. From arrival to
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departure, the property is top-notch and appealing to both couples and families. chevalblanc.com Hotel Le Toiny’s cliffside location on the other side of the island is a totally different vibe and experience. The 38-acre luxe bohemian hotel, which first opened in 1992, is spectacular, and the views are a constant companion, whether you are dining at fine restaurant Jarad or lounging beside your private pool. The 22-villa property features spacious one- and two-bedroom suites (each with its own private heated pool) located across the hillside along one of the most rugged and beautiful coastlines on the island. The hotel’s interiors showcase natural materials—linen, sun-bleached teak, mother-ofpearl and petrified wood—and a white-and-blue color palette creates a breezy aesthetic that perfectly matches the cerulean ocean below. Its remote and private location keeps guests, who like to maintain a low profile (celebrities and media magnates alike), returning to this a perfect romantic hideaway. The Beach Club restaurant, lounge and beach area (only accessible on foot or via the hotel’s signature Jeep) is the chicest all-day destination in town, with chill French tunes and delicious dishes like tuna tartare, grilled lobster and roast Peri Peri chicken with French fries—and rosé, of course! “Le Toiny defines the privacy and authenticity that St. Barths is so proud of,” says Sandoval. “All of our villa suites offer ocean views, private heated pools and tons of space—something that we can’t get enough of right now.” The Rev. Charlie and Mandie Vere Nicoll, the British visionaries behind Isle de France (now Cheval Blanc), bought Le Toiny with several investors in 2015 and have maintained its distinctive atmosphere. letoiny.com So book a trip to St. Barths this winter: Book a stay at Cheval Blanc or Le Toiny, enjoy dinner at Maya’s, hike to Colombier beach and drink lots of ice-cold rosé—it’s the perfect way to say goodbye to 2020. ■
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At La Mamounia: the new Salon de Thé; the pool pavilion; the new restaurant L’ Asiatique by Jean-Georges
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Marvelous Marrakech Historic overhauls, major expansions and highly anticipated arrivals make the Red City’s hotel scene globally one of the most exciting as we head into the year ahead
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BY LAUREN JADE HILL EL FENN Created by the hotelier and art collector Vanessa Branson, who also founded the Marrakech Biennale, El Fenn is a sanctuary of art and Moroccan style at the heart of the city’s atmospheric medina. Lush foliage, vibrant color and contemporary art fill each space from the inner courtyard to rooftop and each individually designed room. Onsite amenities include a restaurant, bar, boutique and swimming pools. January will see the unveiling of a significant expansion taking the hotel’s total area to 12 interconnected riads. A team of 70 local artisans have handcrafted the finishing touches to this impressive extension, which houses four new suites, a second bar and private dining room, along with the expansion of the in-house spa and a new rooftop pool promising far-reaching views over Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains. el-fenn.com
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This legendary hotel combines a storied past with Moorish opulence and a privileged setting in the royal gardens Mohammed ben Abdallah gave to his son Mamoun. The property was built in the 1920s by French architects Henri Prost and Antoine Marchisio and has welcomed famous guests from Winston Churchill and Alfred Hitchcock to the Rolling Stones, Sarah Jessica Parker and Elton John. La Mamounia has undergone a series of significant updates over the years, including a more recent renovation by Jacques Garcia, and it’s now entering its next chapter as it emerges from a historic renovation by Jouin Manku. The French firm has refreshed the design of the entire property, upgrading its lavish guest rooms, reimagining its palatial public areas and culinary venues while adding a new underground wine venue, cinema and two new restaurants—an Italian trattoria and Asian dining venue—overseen by the internationally renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. mamounia.com
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When The Oberoi Marrakech opened at the end of 2019, it marked the end of a multiyear construction period that made it one of the city’s most highly anticipated openings of recent years. Fusing Moroccan and Andalusian architectural styles, the ambitious structure evokes a traditional Moroccan palace where soaring domes, curved arches and tall pillars are decorated with intricate ceramic tiling and carvings that took 200 craftsmen two years to complete. An inner courtyard looks out over the hotel’s Alhambra-inspired Grand Canal and, beyond that, acres of olive tree-filled gardens and the Atlas Mountains. This breathtaking setting provides a dramatic backdrop for three restaurants, a boutique, pool and spa. Moroccan, Indian and Mediterranean cuisines highlight the ingredients of local artisans, plantbased Moroccan and Ayurvedic wellness treatments distinguish the spa and villas come with private pools in walled gardens of lavender, rosemary and bougainvillea. oberoihotels.com
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OPEN SESAMO The famously resplendent retreat Royal Mansour celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. To mark the 2020 milestone, this palace hotel within the old city opened the brand-new Italian restaurant Sesamo by globally acclaimed chef Massimiliano Alajmo of the Alajmo group and worldrenowned restaurant La Calandre. Since opening at the beginning of the year, Sesamo has offered Alajmo’s classic dishes using ingredients produced locally, along with vegetables from Royal Mansour’s kitchen garden, in opulent interiors integrating the work of master Venetian craftsmen. This noteworthy addition to Marrakech’s dining scene fits comfortably within the hotel’s enclave of 53 individual riads featuring open-top courtyards and private pools, three restaurants run by celebrated chef Yannick Alleno, the mesmerising birdcage-inspired spa and outdoor pool in a hectare and a half of flourishing gardens. royalmansour.com
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The year ahead promises a number of upscale hotel openings across Morocco. Notable arrivals in Marrakech include Nobu Hospitality’s entry to the African continent and Park Hyatt’s latest Moroccan hotel debut. Nobu Hotel Marrakech will be situated within the city’s Hivernage neighborhood, just a short walk from the medina and Jemaa el-Fnaa square. A collaboration between Hivernage Collection, MC Hotels and Nobu Hospitality, this property is set to combine Moroccan heritage with contemporary flair in its 71 guest rooms, spa and dining venues. Park Hyatt Marrakech will be a part of the city’s new Al Maaden mixed-use development. Hotel amenities at this luxury hideaway will include a collection of private villas, restaurant and spa, with two pools tucked into gardens overlooking Al Maaden’s 18-hole golf course and the mountains beyond. nobuhotels.com; hyatt.com
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Hollywood’s favorite villainess Sarah Paulson discusses her role in a scandalous upcoming series; an Austin family’s abode inspired by Marfa’s modern ranches; a frank conversation with Kat Graham about self-acceptance; James Patterson’s book on John Lennon; diamonds for the art deco–obsessed; and winter neutrals made for layering
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WHO’S AFRAID OF
SARAH PAULSON THIS YEAR, THE ACTRESS GAVE CAREER-BEST PERFORMANCES PLAYING TWO MONSTERS: AN EVIL NURSE WITH A VENDETTA IN RATCHED AND A TERRIFYING, SMOTHERING MOTHER IN RUN. NEXT UP? A DUPLICITOUS TURN AS LINDA TRIPP IN THE FORTHCOMING DRAMA IMPEACHMENT: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. WHAT MAKES SOMEONE AS LIKEABLE AS PAULSON WANT TO PLAY BAD?
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CARY ISN’T THE FIRST WORD YOU’D USE TO DESCRIBE SARAH Paulson. In fact, by her own admission, “no one is a bigger scaredy cat than me. I jump at my own shadow.” But yet, in 2020, she inhabited two truly evil characters: troubled mother Diane in the film Run (now streaming on Hulu) and nurse Mildred Ratched in the Netflix original series Ratched. “Here I am acting in these extreme situations where you’re being asked to simulate really very emotional situations where the pendulum swings so wildly,” Paulson explains during our Zoom chat. “It’s so delicious. And you get away with a lot more largesse in your acting when the stakes are high. There’s nothing middling about it.” This coming year will see her taking on a real-life monster—or at least someone many of us think of that way: the late Linda Tripp, in Ryan Murphy’s upcoming Impeachment: American Crime Story, the latest installment of his anthology series for FX. At 46, Paulson has never been busier, but she can’t put her finger on what attracts her to these complicated parts. “I’m not looking for something specific in a role but looking for an internal bell that lets me know when I’m afraid of something,” Paulson explains. “When I don’t see a path toward it clearly, I know that means I have to do it. I like to be as far away from me as possible. The more terrified I am of a role, the more likely I am to say yes.” Of course, Paulson is lucky enough to have found a frequent collaborator to whom she can often say yes in the form of Murphy. She first appeared in his series Nip/Tuck in 2004, and he’s the creator and producer of Ratched and American Crime Story. Her portrayal of O.J. Simpson prosecutor Marcia Clark in 2016’s The People v. O.J. Simpson
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NO ONE IS A BIGGER SCAREDY CAT THAN ME. I JUMP AT MY OWN SHADOW. BUT YET, I’M ACTING IN THESE EXTREME SITUATIONS WHERE YOU’RE BEING ASKED TO SIMULATE EMOTIONAL SITUATIONS WHERE THE PENDULUM SWINGS SO WILDLY. IT’S SO DELICIOUS.”
earned her Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards. “Ryan Murphy is such a feminist and such an amplifier of women— really, of any disenfranchised group,” says Paulson. “He really puts a spotlight on women and storytelling for women over 45 years old.” The last decade has been good to Paulson (Carol, Ocean’s Eight, Bird Box, Twelve Years a Slave, and Mrs. America, to name a few—and 10 seasons of Murphy’s American Horror Story). “We’re real friends,” she says of Murphy, with whom she talks on the phone for hours regularly (even when she spends her days on set with him). “It’s a platonic love story.” Another love story—albeit one that’s more surprising—has been Paulson’s with Tripp, the former White House and Pentagon employee whose secret audiotapes of former friend Monica Lewinsky led to the 1998 impeachment of President Bill Clinton. “What was interesting to me is this story is really about these three women: Paula Jones, Monica Lewinsky and Linda Tripp,” says Paulson. “There is one predominant thing that we forget: that these are human beings and multidimensional people. This series gives you an opportunity to understand some of the behavior. I have more in common with Linda than I care to admit. My impatience, my desire for everything to be just so. I can tap into that with Linda. I felt a connection with her.” Her thorough transformation into roles like Tripp is impressive, given how genuinely kind and funny she seems. “The whole time we worked together, I was thinking how crazy it is that this laughter-loving human could turn herself into the world’s most despicable human at the drop of a hat,” says Run director Aneesh
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Chaganty. “But then, when the cameras aren’t rolling, she’s back to being the coolest person in the room. Watching Sarah act is watching your movie get better. Period.” Her friend Diane Keaton is as impressed with Paulson onscreen as off. “She’s the real thing,” says Keaton. “A character-driven actress. When she leaps into those parts, my jaw drops. It’s just part of the whole landscape of her career.” Like many of us, Paulson has survived 2020 thanks to a new puppy (Winifred T. Paulson or Winnie—the “T” is for Paulson’s partner of five years, Holland Taylor) and sharing a lot of laughs and memes with longtime friends like Keaton and Amanda Peet. “Sarah makes me laugh so hard that, on several occasions, I’ve peed in my pants. And this was even before I had children,” says Peet. “We are kind of a disaster, because the instinct to be inappropriate has only gotten worse as we’ve gotten older.” Paulson relishes her frequent pre-COVID-19 dinners with Keaton, where the two eat and drink wine. “We love going to restaurants and coming up with life stories about the people dining around us. It’s so delightful,” she says. Keaton echoes the sentiment. “She’s smart as a whip, hilarious and curious about people’s behavior,” says Keaton. “Which makes our dinners so fun. I miss not being able to go out with her over the past nine months. She’s easy to be friends with.” Paulson and Taylor maintain separate homes in Los Angeles—for those worried about Winnie, she travels back and forth. “We are both really independent, and there is a fluidity and elasticity to our living arrangement that works well for both of us and takes the pressure off,” says Paulson. “It’s been a good thing to allow a change of scenery. It’s such a blessing to not feel injured by wanting that space. We’re not so interested in a total mutation of our ways.” Plus, since November, both actresses have been back on set (Paulson is currently filming Impeachment and Taylor is filming a streaming series). “Frankly, the dog is the one who’s really suffering.” ■
Hair: Adir Abergel using virtuelabs.com Makeup: Adam Breuchaud for The Wall Group Digital Tech: Alexander Quel Photo Assistant: Ronald Smith Styling Assistants: Kristen Kiehm, Grace Wrightsell PHOTOGRAPHED AT MARMONT AVENUE LOS ANGELES, AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM ONEFINESTAY
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The entry’s hand-hewn reclaimed beams, sleek white oak paneling, saltillo flooring and plaster walls showcase the rich material palette that repeats throughout the home. Custom travertine table by Studio Seiders, Apparatus Studio sconces and custom wall hanging by Native Line.
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Two friends and collaborators come together to create a welcoming Austin home that is a celebration of the American West
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The home was built to look as if it had been in the central Austin neighborhood for years. The mortar over limestone slurry and corrugated metal roof give it a modern ranch feel.
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A custom steel skylight in the primary living room cuts through the white oak-clad ceiling and highlights the eclectic collection of old and new furnishings below. Sofa by Thomas Hayes Studio, horsehair sconces by Apparatus, table by Ben and Aja Blanc and original artwork by Benoit Maire. Vintage Anatolian rug by Carol Piper.
R YAN STREET OF RYAN STREET ARCHITECTS AND EMILY SEIDERS of Studio Seiders are frequent collaborators in Austin, Texas, having worked together on a number of projects over the past decade. “We speak the same design language,” says Seiders of Street, “which makes the process efficient, fun and creatively inspiring.” So when the local owners of a hilltop Rollingwood property needed an architect and a designer for a ground-up family home, they turned to the duo. The four-year construction process yielded a one-story, U-shaped home centered around a vast courtyard. “It’s reminiscent of the ranch-style homes you might find speckled throughout Marfa and other areas of South Texas,” says Street. “The low-profile home was designed to be casual and functional, with a deliberate connection between indoor and outdoor living.” Knowing the homeowners and their three children made things comfortable and collaborative for the pair when tackling the new construction project, which was built by Michael Deane Homes. “We wanted it to feel like a remodel of an old ranch house and intentionally designed the primary hallway to give the impression that it might have originally been the home’s porch,” Street explains. “We opted for a thin footprint so that all sides open to the home’s natural surroundings, welcoming unhindered views and plenty of natural light.” The materials the duo chose are humble and practical. “They are expressions of beauty in and of themselves,” says Street. “There’s authenticity in the union of rough-hewn reclaimed materials and polished ones and something special about having the home’s exterior materials merge into the interior spaces.” Warm white plaster, custom white oak paneling and ceilings and reclaimed wood beams add texture and depth to the architecture so that the home doesn’t feel too new or perfect. “We gravitate toward texture any way we can get it,” says Seiders, “from classic saltillo tile in the entry to the steel vent hood in the kitchen and steel fireplace surround in the lounge, all of which help to round out the material palate.” The indoor-outdoor connection is enhanced with skylights offering views of the sky and surrounding environment.
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the kitchen, a Lindsey Adelman pendant light in verdigris finish is silhouetted by a custom blackened steel vent hood. Chiseled zelij tile from France and concrete countertops create a durable and textural backdrop for meals and entertaining. Barstools by Peg Woodworking.
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master bedroom’s rich textures pay homage to the American West with a decidedly modern slant; vintage Navajo textile, custom bed upholstered in Pat McGann fabric, leather credenza and puzzle painting by BDDW, suede-and-hide lounge chairs by Stahl and Band
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oak walls line the cozy breakfast nook, featuring a boulder table by Stahl and Band and light fixture by Jim Zivic
In the home’s music lounge, a custom steel fireplace surround is flanked by a pair of original works from Tom Jean Webb. The sumptuous red velvet sofa by RW Guild and vintage de Sede lounge chairs create a rich and relaxing space for entertaining.
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turquoise zelij tiles and a custom marble vanity delight the senses in the moody powder room. Fixtures by Sun Valley Bronze and sconces by Materia Designs.
OPPOSITE, LEFT: Adjacent to the music lounge, a full bar enveloped in jewel-toned plaster walls welcomes guests and visiting artists. Custom shelving from Amuneal, barstools by Thomas Hayes Studio covered in a Moore and Giles leather, and reclaimed tile flooring by Chateau Domingue.
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bar seating extends into the lounge to unify the two spaces; vintage Tulu rug, Moroccan tea tables, custom bench upholstered in a Holland and Sherry bouclĂŠ. The patterned shou sugi ban doors were designed by Studio Seiders and Ryan Street Architects; hardware by Sun Valley Bronze.
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Austin evenings allow for frequent outdoor entertaining; sofas by Stephen Kenn, vintage tile-topped coffee table, handcrafted palm woven lounge chairs and floating chair by Stahl and Band
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As the homeowners love to entertain, the music lounge, bar and other living spaces are the most popular rooms in the house. “Austin has one of the most vibrant music scenes in the country, and this music lounge and bar space not only pays homage to that, but has played host to impromptu concerts by up-and-coming and established Texas artists,” says Seiders. Bar lights and a rustcolored velvet sofa by RW Guild, a walnut-and-bronze coffee table by Sawkille, steel fireplace and vintage de Sede leather lounge chairs surrounded by dark, earthy charcoal walls (SherwinWilliams Black Fox) create a sexy, cozy room. For time spent en famille, the light, bright family room is the place to be. An oversize sectional by Verellen, sisal-and-suede rug by Ashe and Leandro for Merida, vintage Sigurd Ressell lounge chair and vintage coffee table from Eneby Home adorn the room. A basement game room with concrete walls, tiled concrete f loors and white oak paneling and vintage leather Ligne Roset sectional is another favorite hangout room for game nights and movie watching. Throughout the home, a color palette of deep blues and greens with hints of rust, coral and turquoise was inspired by the “legendary west Texas sky,” says Seiders. And the whole home is an impressive homage to the beauty of the South. ■
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Actress and singer Kat Graham shows off her natural beauty, undeniable talent and powerful point of view
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attends the French fashion house’s runway shows and events. “Maria Grazia Chiuri’s interpretation of Dior is what I want to do in my acting,” explains Graham. “She gives a voice to the voiceless.” This includes incorporating traditional African textiles and fabrics into Dior’s resort collection (which Graham is modeling in this photo shoot). Clearly, the feeling is mutual: “Kat is a perfect representation of the current Dior aesthetic simply because she is authentic,” says Chiuri. “She wears her clothes in a natural way, thereby embodying my idea of what it is to be a woman who chooses fashion as a tool to reflect her own identity.” While Graham explores many different creative avenues, there is a common thread through it all. “I want to bring attention to the things and people that need to be paid attention to,” says Graham. “With my humanitarian work, it’s refugees. Through my acting, it’s marginalized communities or relationships and aesthetics that people might overlook or undervalue. Maria Grazia does that with her fashion, and I think that’s why I’m super devoted to her.” Graham has also just been named a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, joining the likes of Cate Blanchett, Ben Stiller and Kristin Davis. She is only the fifth American to be appointed to the role. The 31-year-old, Swiss-born Graham began her career as a backup dancer for Pharrell Williams and Jamie Foxx both onstage and in music videos
before joining the Black Eyed Peas on tour in 2007 as their supporting act. At the same time, she was branching out into acting, taking roles in The O.C. and, most notably, The Vampire Diaries for eight seasons. Graham’s latest role is in the new Netf lix film Operation Christmas Drop. It’s based on the real-life U.S. Air Force humanitarian mission of the same name, an annual holiday tradition of airdropping much-needed supplies to the locals in Guam. The film also features a biracial romance (Graham stars opposite actor Alexander Ludwig). “What Netflix does with me, and they also did this in The Holiday Calendar, is that they don’t think twice about putting a Black girl with a white man,” she says. “They normalize those things and empower young Black leads.” Following a busy year of films like Operation Christmas Drop, Cut Throat City and Emperor, Graham’s next roles include voicing April in Netf lix’s animated martial arts superhero film Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She also has new music slated for release early in the new year. The album will showcase a different sound from her 2017 album Love Music Funk Magic, which f lirted with groov y disco vibes. While Graham can’t reveal much, she does disclose that fans can expect a new moniker for the star that will also serve as the album’s title. “It’s a different genre of music. I’ve just gone left.” But everything else she’s doing feels so right. ■
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GRAHAM IS IN HAIR AND MAKEUP PREPARING for a photo shoot at the Towers of the Waldorf Astoria residences in New York City on a gloomy November day. The actress and musician has always had a love for all things glam, but, since she’s been quarantining at her home in Atlanta for most of the year, she’s learned to live with less. “I’ve really stopped hiding everything,” says Graham. “We all want to cover up and pretend like we’re OK, but I think that the more honest you are about where you’re at, the more beautiful you are.” Discovering new beauty and hair routines on her own has been revealing and powerful for Graham, and has brought her to a new place of self-acceptance. “Hair has been a spiritual journey for me this year,” she says. “I’ve really learned to accept my curls, my ’fro and my African roots.” Graham describes going to a hair salon at age 6 because her mother, who is white, didn’t know how to style her hair’s texture. “My mom would just drop me off at the salon. Emotionally, it felt like I was being rejected because my parent couldn’t really handle it.” After associating “manageable” hair with success in her personal and professional life for so long, she says it’s freeing to feel content with her natural locks. “Whether you’re Black or not, we all struggle with self-acceptance,” she says, “and we all have our own individual journeys.” Graham’s fashion journey has been another form of self-expression. She is a fan of Dior and regularly
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“Whether you’re Black or not, we all struggle with self-acceptance and we all have our own individual journeys.”
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PHOTOGRAPHED AT THE TOWERS OF THE WALDORF ASTORIA Hair: Nai’vasha using Kerastase at The Wall Group Makeup: Georgi Sandev @ Forward Artists using Dior makeup Photo Assistants: KrystalLynne Gonzalez, Shen Williams
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the party’s OVER IN HIS NEW BOOK, JAMES PATTERSON SETS HIS SIGHTS ON THE BEATLES AND JOHN LENNON
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John Lennon signs autographs for fans—including Mark David Chapman, who would murder him later that night—outside his home at The Dakota
Much has been written about the Beatles and their elusive founder John Lennon, from his early beginnings to his tragic end. In James Patterson’s new book, The Last Days of John Lennon, the author delves specifically into the fraught final years of the iconic band and the tragic death of Lennon. The true crime book features exclusive interviews with Lennon’s friends and associates (even bandmate Paul McCartney!), ensuring you won’t be able to put it down. What follows is an excerpt that details the band’s split as tensions between bandmates mounted.
FROM LEFT: MICHAEL OCHS ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES (1, 2); MARK AND COLLEEN HAYWARD/ GETTY IMAGES (3); BUREAU OF PRISONS/GETTY IMAGES (4); KEYSTONE/GETTY IMAGES (5)
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LLEN KLEIN CALLS A SATURDAY meeting on September 20. The Apple offices are empty as the Beatles file into the boardroom. Klein has hammered out a new deal with EMI’s Capitol Records that w ill sha r ply ra ise the Beatles’ cut of wholesale record prices from 17.5 to 25 percent. John, with Yoko by his side, stares across the table at Paul. Tell them now that you’re done, he wills himself. Instead, John launches an attack on Paul and his contributions to Abbey Road. “I liked the ‘A’ side but I never liked that sort of pop opera on the other side. I think it’s junk because it was just bits of songs thrown together. ‘Come Together’ is all right, that’s all I remember. That was my song.” Paul takes the slings and arrows. The pain gets worse. As Paul tries to convince John that they can find compromises to his complaints, John’s suddenly had enough. “You don’t seem to understand, do you? The group is over. I’m leaving,” he tells them. “I must say I felt guilty at springing it on them at such short notice,” he later ref lects, though Paul says, “I remember him saying, ‘It’s weird, this, telling you I’m leaving the group, but in a way it’s very exciting.’ It was like when he told Cynthia he was getting a divorce.”
original “Silver Beatles” (Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, with a sit-in drummer); Lennon; The Beatles celebrate the release of their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band; Mark David Chapman’s mugshot; mourners outside The Dakota
On September 26, John returns to the studio. With Eric Clapton on guitar, Klaus Voormann on bass, and Ringo on drums, he records 26 takes of “Cold Turkey” and rejects them all. That same day, Abbey Road gets its U.K. release. “It’s strange that we have now reached the point where nobody worries TOO much about what the Beatles are doing on record,” Melody Maker writes in its review of what will go on to become the group’s bestselling album. Many critics single out the album’s second song, the one inspired by George’s wife, Pattie. “‘Something’ is a song of mine,” 26-year-old George says in an interview with the Detroit Free Press, “probably the nicest melody I’ve ever written.” John and Paul don’t agree on much these days, except that the song is indeed George’s best work yet. Frank Sinatra elevates the praise for “Something,” calling it “the greatest love song in the past 50 years” and covering the song in his own live performances. Musically, it is a fine farewell. The big valedictory comes, fittingly, on “The End,” with John, George, and Paul trading guitar solos (after an unprecedented Ringo drum solo) before landing on the line “And in the end / The love you take / Is equal to the love you make.” From his vantage point in the control room, engineer Geoff Emerick observed, “John, Paul, and George looked like they had
Lennon was initially delighted by the Beatles’ rapid rise to fame
more personal than that. “When people get married they usually make their own wedding albums,” John says, something to “show to the relatives when they come round. Well, our relatives are the… what you call fans.” He continues, “We’re public personalities,” and— referring to another celebrity couple that happens to be celebrating a first anniversary that same October 20—“I’d enjoy reading Jackie and Onassis’s album.” The chorus of “Give Peace a Chance” echoes through Washington, D.C. On November 15, activist Pete Seeger leads 250,000 demonstrators through Lennon’s lyrics in protest of the mounting death toll in the Vietnam War, in which American casualties surpass 40,000. John and Yoko are heartened that their message is making a difference, pledging, “We’ll keep promoting peace in the way we do which, whichever way you look at it, is our way, because we’re artists and not politicians.” John’s unbothered when he and Yoko are mocked for their activism. “Laurel and Hardy, that’s John and Yoko,” he comments. Better not to be taken too seriously anyway, “because all the serious people like Martin Luther King and Kennedy and Gandhi get shot.” Ten days later, John has his chauffeur drive the psychedelic Rolls to Buckingham Palace to return the MBE medal awarded him by the queen in 1965, along with a note stating it was being done in protest of the British government’s support of America in the Vietnam War “and against ‘Cold Turkey’ slipping down the charts.” He explains his decision in a live interview on BBC TV. “Really shouldn’t have taken it,” he says of the MBE medal. “Felt I had sold out. ‘I must get rid of it,’ I kept saying, ‘I must get rid of it.’ So I did. Wanted to get rid of it by 1970 anyway.” John and Yoko create an international ad campaign around the slogan “War is over! If you want it.” The message, appearing in newspapers and on billboards, is signed “Happy Christmas, John and Yoko.” Though some people find the message too facile — American antiwar activist John Sinclair sneers, “You are going to sound awfully fucking stupid trying to tell the heroic Vietnamese people that ‘the war is over if you want it’ while they are being burned and bombed and blown out of their pitiful little huts and fields”—John explains that it’s not about ignoring reality but about taking action. “You’ve got the power,” he says. “All we have to do is remember that: We’ve all got the power. That’s why we said ‘War is over if you want it.’ … Don’t believe that jazz that there’s nothing you can do, ‘Just turn on and drop out, man.’ You’ve got to turn on and drop in. Or they’re going to drop all over you.” The Daily Mail names John Clown of the Year for his actions. But on December 30, ATV in England airs an hourlong special featuring three men, each chosen as a Man of the Decade: American president John F. Kennedy, Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh—and British rock star John Lennon. Rather than focusing on the violence and turmoil of the past decade, John has a sunnier view. “Not many people are noticing all the good that came out of the last 10 years,” John tells the interviewer, famed zoologist Desmond Morris. “And this is only the beginning,” he continues, sounding optimistic about the future of the peace movement. “The sixties was just waking up in the morning, and we haven’t even got to dinnertime yet. And I can’t wait, you know, I just can’t wait. I’m so glad to be around. And it’s just gonna be great. It’s gonna be wonderful and I believe it.”
John and Yoko perform their new song on the Top of the Pops program, propelling it toward a top-five ranking in both the U.K. and America. It’s the first time one of the Beatles has performed on the program without the others. Meanwhile, Paul continues creating 13 songs to fill a homemade eponymous album, scheduled for release on April 17. The rivalry between the two songwriting partners is ferociously rekindled. The supposedly back-to-basics songs that the Beatles recorded in the studio and performed on the rooftop, as well as the film documenting the making of this album, have yet to come out. All four Beatles
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gone back in time, like they were kids again, playing together for the sheer enjoyment of it. More than anything, they reminded me of gunslingers, with their guitars strapped on, looks of steely-eyed resolve, determined to outdo one another. Yet there was no animosity, no tension at all—you could tell they were simply having fun.” But that’s all in the past when, on October 20, Apple releases the single “Cold Turkey.” John’s testament is uncomfortably received. “‘Cold Turkey’ talks about thirty-six hours rolling in pain,” says the music coordinator of Detroit’s WKNR-FM. The BBC bans its airplay. “They thought it was a pro-drugs song,” John later tells BBC1 radio DJ Andy Peebles. “To some, it was a rock ’n’ roll version of The Man with the Golden Arm,” a 1955 Frank Sinatra film showing his character suffering from drug withdrawal. That same day, Apple releases John and Yoko’s Wedding Album in the United States (it comes out a few weeks later in the U.K., on November 7). They’d recorded it in April and, during a break on the afternoon of the 22nd, had gone up to the Apple rooftop to take part in a quick ceremony in front of a commissioner for oaths, ratifying John’s formal name change from John Winston Lennon to John Ono Lennon. “Yoko changed her name for me. I’ve changed mine for her. One for both, both for each other,” John declares. Wedding Album, side 1 of which offers John and Yoko pronouncing each other’s names for almost twenty-three minutes over a backing track of their heartbeats, marks the third of a trio of experimental albums that started with Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins and continued with Unfinished Music No. 2: Life with the Lions (which also included a recorded heartbeat, that of their miscarried son). The album is a critical and commercial dud, but John shrugs it off. “We didn’t expect a hit record out of it,” he later tells the BBC. It was
Lennon’s handwritten set list from the Beatles’ first concert in America in 1964
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have approval over who will polish the songs to create an album they’ll call Let It Be. John and George propose Phil Spector, and Paul and Ringo agree. But Paul is horrified at what Spector does to his songs. When Spector begins work, on March 23, the George Martin– produced version of “Let It Be” (the Beatles’ last single with their longtime producer) is already No. 2 on the UK charts. “Let It Be” is Paul’s song, as is “The Long and Winding Road.” Spector remixes both. When Paul hears “harps, horns, an orchestra, and women’s choir” on “The Long and Winding Road,” he’s first astonished, then enraged that he wasn’t consulted. “I would never have female voices on a Beatles record,” he tells journalist Ray Connolly. Things are further complicated when McCartney, Paul’s solo album, is pushed from April to June so that Let It Be can come out first. John and George write Paul a letter (addressed “From Us to You”), which Ringo delivers on their behalf. It reads, “We’re sorry it turned out like this—it’s nothing personal. Love John & George. Hare Krishna.” But Paul is still livid and takes it all very personally. In an effort to appease him, Ringo persuades the others to reinstate McCartney’s April 17 on-sale date. On April 10, Apple issues a press release touting the health of the band: “The Beatles are alive and well and the Beat goes on, the Beat goes on.” The release of McCartney is a week away, but Paul can’t face promoting the album with a press conference. He instead has Apple publicist Peter Brown (who’d orchestrated John and Yoko’s wedding plans) craft a questionnaire. When asked if this was the start of a solo career or a break with the Beatles, Paul replies “Time will tell” and “Both”; his response to whether his break with the Beatles will be temporary or permanent is “I don’t really know.” But his one-word answer to the follow-up question is a bombshell: Q. Do you foresee a time when Lennon-McCartney will become an active songwriting partnership again?
Lennon and Ono marry in 1969 and stage a lengthy “Bed-In” Peace Protest as part of their honeymoon
A. No. The Daily Mirror breaks the news—PAUL QUITS BEATLES—and he confirms it, telling the Record Mirror on April 18 how much working solo suits him. “I only had me to ask for a decision, and I agreed with me.” John is woken from a deep sleep when reporter Ray Connolly calls for his comment. John is floored by the double cross. “Oh, Christ,” he shouts into the phone. “He gets all the credit for it!” Let It Be goes on sale May 8. The next day, New Musical Express publishes a searing review titled “Have the Beatles Sold Out?,” which decries the album, with its doubled sticker price and funereal black cover, as a “cardboard tombstone.” “Musically, boys, you passed the audition,” assesses the critic for Rolling Stone, harking back to John’s closing line atop the Apple roof before concluding that the f law of overproduction “somehow doesn’t seem to matter much anymore anyway.” Paul defends himself to the press: “I didn’t leave the Beatles. The Beatles have left the Beatles, but no one wanted to be the one to say the party’s over.” The next time John sees his former bandmate, he’s larger than life. With McCartney atop the U.S. Billboard charts on the strength of the anticipation of Paul’s solo effort, which includes the ballad “Maybe I’m Amazed,” John and Yoko travel to San Francisco to meet with 24-year-old Rolling Stone writer Jann Wenner about booking an interview. The three of them (and Jann’s wife, Jane) slip unrecognized into a nearly empty theater to see Let It Be. Though the film (which goes on to win an Oscar and a Grammy for Best Original Score) had premiered in New York on May 13, none of the Beatles attended. John is seeing it now for the first time. At the sight of Paul singing on the rooftop of Apple records, first John, then Yoko, dissolves into tears. “He’s crying, she’s crying, and we’re just trying to hold on to ourselves,” Wenner says. “You’re there helping come to the emotional rescue of the Beatles.” ■
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pullover, $795, ALEXANDER WANG, alexanderwang.com. Double-waist trousers, $925, COMMISSION, similar styles available at ssense.com. Pois Moi double diamond row square ring in 18k yellow gold, $3,500, Pois Moi Luna ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $2,500, Portofino 4-row ring in 18k yellow gold, $2,500, ROBERTO COIN, robertocoin.com
Knit top, $415, SPORTMAX, us.sportmax.com. Wool Pant, $1,090, MAX MARA, maxmara.com OPPOSITE: Retro
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Cotton poplin dress, $770, SACAI, sacai.jp. Stiletto boot, $1,595, GIANVITO ROSSI, gianvitorossi.com. Pois Moi double diamond row square ring in 18k yellow gold, $3,500, Pois Moi Luna Ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $2,500, Portofino 4-row ring in 18k yellow gold, $2,500, ROBERTO COIN, robertocoin.com OPPOSITE: Resort
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Inspired by the likes of the Amalfi Coast and Tulum, Miami’s Mondrian South Beach has undergone a $20 million property-wide renovation. The 220-room hotel, set on the Biscayne Bay waterfront, will offer guests a laid-back atmosphere coupled with an elegant, Mediterranean design. The redesigned guest rooms will feature handmade macramé artwork, natural woods and rattan light fixtures. The chic new bayside Baia Beach Club, led by restaurant group LDV Hospitality (Scarpetta, The Seville), will boast an open-air living room space, seaside cabanas and boat dockage for club members. sbe.com
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Since launching with its hero product Vital Face Oil in 2019, Antedotum has released an Elixir Firming Serum to help remedy a number of skin issues, from extreme weather to altitude and hyperpigmentation. Founder Karina Perez-Marconi started Antedotum to ameliorate the harsh effects on skin that come from an active outdoor lifestyle. “The purity and potency of our ingredients is paramount, so we partnered with small farms in Colorado and Oregon who are just as obsessive about this as we are,” says PerezMarconi, who worked in the luxury beauty industry, including at Chanel, before founding her brand in Aspen. “This unparalleled landscape inspires us to bring you the cleanest, most pure products from the American birthplace of CBD. My intention is to cultivate happiness though healing by building luxuriously beautiful, plantpowered skincare with potent restorative therapies to transform your skin.”
brands capture the local beauty market
As a former L’Oréal executive, Harmony Bowman possessed all the know-how needed to launch a beauty brand. Sidelined with an illness in 2017, Bowman was on bedrest and decided to create CBD-infused skincare line Blue Willow. “I began exploring the healing power of plants,” Bowman says. “I began making balms, oils and bath soaks with the aim of creating a brand that is as effective as it is beautiful.” Blue Willow launched with a body balm, body oil and bath soak, made with high-quality carbon dioxideextracted, full-spectrum CBD oil and infused with botanicals and essential oils. “I get all of my ingredients from very small, reputable wholesalers and farmers that I know I can trust,” says Bowman of her products and their sustainable packaging. With products created to help soothe sore muscles (especially after a long day on the slopes) and fight inflammation, the bodycare space is ideal for the Aspenite. “My husband and I got married at the top of Aspen Mountain, and Blue Willow was inspired
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by the adventure and healing qualities of the mountains,” she says, adding that the company’s name is an ode to her favorite mountain pass, Willow Pass. “It’s a very special place, so founding the brand here felt natural.” thisisbluewillow.com
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Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Aspen stands a luxury retreat the world can’t wait to meet. Just steps from the slopes of Ajax Mountain, Aspen Street Lodge is a stunning, intimate new hotel. Nine lodge rooms and two penthouse suites have been designed with a refined and warm contemporary mountain décor. Expansive terraces with panoramic views, a penthouse pool and hot tub and a game room and bar for après-ski enjoyment coupled with high-touch service put the best of Aspen at your fingertips. For a getaway with family or friends, a celebration or a company retreat, you can even take over the entire property and prepare for a sublime experience. aspenstreetlodge.com
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Local restaurateur Ryan Chadwick recently opened Aspen Pie Shop, serving scrumptious deep-dish square pizza with unique toppings like Wagyu beef meatballs and chicken parmesan. A full bar and sandwiches and salads are also on offer. aspenpieshop.com
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The first Giorgio Armani pop-up in Aspen invites shoppers into a fashionable winter wonderland. The spacious boutique welcomes visitors to the world of Armani, complete with fixtures emulating ski lifts and cable cars and other seasonal decorations. Shop men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, beauty, Armani/Casa and the label’s technical EA7 ski wear collection. armani.com
Giorgio Armani Aspen La Prima bag
The W Aspen Townie Food Truck is a popular curbside addition to the hotel that debuted last spring to feed first responders and locals. It became so popular that the hotel decided to leave it open all winter and include expanded seating where you can nosh on sandwiches like the Milstein Philly Roasted Chicken and the Cali Club. marriott.com Firefly is a small live music lounge and restaurant with tunes curated by local musician Chris Harrison. The restaurant is run by hospitality veteran Jeremy Parker and chef Jeremy Kaplan, who has created American classics. firef lyaspen.com
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E AT H E R E N O W . Somerset and rooftop bar Devereaux at the Viceroy Chicago have reopened with a new executive chef, Stephen Gillanders, at the helm. Both concepts have extended their al fresco dining season through the winter months for guests to safely dine outside. The outdoor spaces will feature custom greenhouses with heaters, fire pits and hot cocktails for small groups of guests to reserve. Enjoy family-style, seasonal comfort dishes like bone-in pork chop, black truffle cheeseburger, duck confit and baked apple crisp for dessert. viceroyhotelsandresorts.com
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Something sweet has landed in the West Loop just in time for the colder months. Sugargoat, a new bakery and sweets shop, offers an assortment of nostalgic desserts invented by chef Stephanie Izard and pastry chef Faith Taheny during quarantine last spring. Tucked inside Izard’s Little Goat Diner, the duo serves up creative treats for takeaway such as the Cheez-It Cake, Chocolate Shake French Fry Pie and Oatmeal Pickled Raisin Cookies, as well as muffins, bagels, scones and pastries. Thirsty visitors can choose from a selection of cocktails or coffee from local roaster Dark Matter to go. “Faith and I started to think of all of our favorite childhood flavor combinations, like dipping a french fry in a milkshake or pancakes covered in maple syrup, and created desserts that helped bring back those memories,” says Izard. sugargoatsweets.com FROM TOP:
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TEA TIME The Nobu Hotel Chicago’s namesake restaurant is the heart and soul of the new hotel. Featuring an atmosphere of old-world Japanese elements and ultra-modern decor, this swanky venue is the perfect place for both guests and locals to indulge in signature dishes like rock shrimp tempura and Wagyu beef dumplings. In addition to the main dining room and outdoor rooftop, hungry patrons can now enjoy Nobu at home or in-room by ordering through the restaurant or Postmates. chicago.nobuhotels.com
Musician Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins and his partner, Chloe Mendel, have opened Madame ZuZu’s, a plant-based tea shop in Highland Park that also serves as a cultural hub for the arts. Visitors to this whimsical tea salon will not only appreciate its art deco-inspired mural but also its selection of teas created in collaboration with Rare Tea Cellar. Notable blends include French Kissed Moroccan Mint, Vintage Hot Chocolate Aged Pu-Erh and Soothing Sunshine Ginger Turmeric. Plant-based comfort foods such as Chloe’s Infamous Tomato Soup and Grandma JoJo’s Meatball Sandwich can be enjoyed under the heat lamps in the outdoor dining space or at home. Those in the mood for something warm and boozy can try the mulled wine brewed with bourbon vanilla chai. madamezuzus.com
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Chicago’s new lifestyle brand Best of Seven has just launched its very first collection of stylish and functional handbags, accessories and apparel. Founder and sports enthusiast Julie Christopher is disrupting the female fanwear market with her game day–appropriate pieces. Each spirited piece is crafted “for women who want to look and feel great while cheering for something special.” Finished in soft leather, bag options such as The Signature Bag, which can be worn in seven different ways, are completely customizable. bestofseven.com
How does it work? Dermaflash removes dead skin cells, built-up debris and pesky peach fuzz to instantly reveal smooth, radiant and younger skin. It amps up the efficacy of skincare by removing the barrier to penetration, while also creating a flawless canvas for makeup. What are the benefits? Dermaflash is first and foremost an exfoliating device with the added benefit of peach fuzz removal. Women grow vellus hair that is light and cottony, and this device was specifically designed for women’s delicate skin.
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What’s special about this device? Before Dermaflash, dermaplaning was a little-known treatment that was only available in doctors’ offices or medical spas. All women desire smooth, radiant, fuzz-free skin, yet most do not have access to a spa offering the treatment, and the price of a single session is prohibitive. I decided to bring dermaplaning into the mainstream and empower women to take their skincare concerns into their own hands, on their own schedules, in the safety and comfort of their own homes.
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ith women everywhere taking control of their skin regimen in the comfort and relaxation of their own homes, this is the time for self-care at home. Dermaflash is a new brand of technologically advanced, clinically proven dermaplaning devices that make the task of achieving a smooth, healthy complexion even simpler. Created at beauty guru and founder Dara Levy’s luxury Med Spa in Chicago, the brand’s multitasking tools including the Dermaflash Luxe and the new Dermapore, which promise to safely improve the quality of skin long-term. “Our signature treatment was our dermaplaning facial,” explains Levy. “Five years and 6,000 dermaplaning facials later, I realized an at-home dermaplaning solution did not exist, so I decided to create it.” We spoke with Levy about this breakthrough technology.
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ounded in 2016 by Molly Howard, Meredith Melling, and Valerie Macaulay, stripes-focused brand La Ligne has just opened its second boutique at Highland Park Village. Interior designer Lien Luu, who designed the brand’s New York City store, brings her aesthetic to the South, adorning the store with a dazzling chandelier, brass fixtures and elegant crown molding. “We’ve learned a lot about our Dallas customer over the last few years through trunk shows coupled with the success of our previous pop-up shop, and we saw a positive consumer response to experiencing the world of La Ligne firsthand,” says CEO Howard. “Dallas is such a dynamic city with a vibrant culture rooted in the arts and the culinary world, and we are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to connect with our local consumer.” lalignenyc.com CLOCKWISE FROM TOP:
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Savor something sweet this season at Kate Weiser Chocolate’s festive pop-up at NorthPark Center. The young chocolatier crafts beautiful hand-painted bonbons and gourmet candy bars like Milk n’ Cookies and Passion Praline with equal aplomb.
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Beauty retailer Bluemercury has opened at Highland Park Village, selling makeup favorites from Laura Mercier and Nars alongside skincare from its proprietary line M-61. You can also shop a wide selection of nontoxic, vegan cosmetic brands like Alpyn Beauty, Ellis Brooklyn and Lune+Aster (founded by Bluemercury’s CEO and co-founder, Marla Beck). bluemercury.com
You’ll find the latest offerings from Parachute at its newest outpost at NorthPark Center. The new store will have homey rooms dedicated to showcasing the brand’s product range, including bath, nursery, tabletop, loungewear and home décor. A neutral color palette washes over the store to create a calm oasis, with art from Dallas artist Amy Opsal throughout and a relaxed sitting area at the center of the space. As you venture to the back of the store, you will find the label’s signature mattress and its handmade wood bed frame, designed in collaboration with furniture maker Chris Earl. “In today’s busy, overstimulated world, it’s nice to come home to unwind in a bedroom that feels fresh and serene,” says Parachute founder Ariel Kaye. parachutehome.com
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The space that once housed Bolsa has been reimagined and transformed into Encina. Head chef and owner Matt Balke (former executive chef of Bolsa) teamed up with front-of-house restaurant expert and life partner Corey McCombs (Stephan Pyles, Flora Street) to curate a colorful menu of American cuisine. Inspired by the Oak Cliff neighborhood and the space’s beloved quirky personality, the duo updated the interior’s look and feel with their own twist. “I’ve spent many years in this building and am incredibly proud to bring my version of a neighborhood restaurant to the beloved and revitalized space,” says Balke. “There is a lot of history here. With a refreshed design and new food and drink menus, Encina will celebrate the history of the building while embracing a renewed spirit.” encinadallas.com
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Seely’s Mill at the Beeman Hotel in Park Cities celebrates authentic barbecue flavors and traditions with mouthwatering classics. From handmade chips and meats all smoked in the onsite smoker to a saloon-inspired interior and outdoor patio, the restaurant offers thoughtful Texasinspired cuisine in comfortable digs. Be sure to check out the signature cocktails as well: The spiced pecan Old Fashioned made with Still Austin Whiskey is a crowd-pleaser.
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Following the launch of Byredo’s first makeup collection, the brand has opened a one-of-a-kind beauty concept at NorthPark Center. “We have used the best materials to create something visceral,” says the brand’s founder, Ben Gorham. “I really want people to experience the many emotions of Byredo when they enter the store, and, by contrast, the purity of our products.” The space will feature custom furnishings like Italian terrazzo flooring, handmade furniture and aluminum shelving to showcase the brand’s fragrance, makeup, accessories and eyewear offerings. byredo.com
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Japanese chocolatier Royce’ Chocolate, famous for its Nama Chocolates, soft blocks of chocolate boasting a silky texture and rich taste, is soon to open its doors in Chinatown. The Hokkaido-based chocolatier will show Texans how Japan does chocolate—using ingredients like matcha from the island nation. Hungry shoppers in the mood for sweetand-savory confections should try the Potatochip Chocolates. royceconfectusa.com
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ROOM REQUEST. every experience that will welcome members and visitors to sit back and enjoy themselves.” Lutie’s Garden Restaurant features dishes that highlight regional flavors and organic ingredients sourced from the property’s in-house gardens and local purveyors. aubergeresorts.com Nestled just steps from the Museum District, the iconic La Colombe d’Or Hotel has undergone a renovation and will debut 32 new suites this winter. Gracefully blending rich history with modern elements, the suites in the Mansion, Tower and Garden Bungalows present three distinctive experiences—each showcasing its own design aesthetic. Hotel guests can explore a myriad of amenities, including multiple gardens, private park, pool with downtown views, full-service restaurant and bar, in-room dining and a gallery with rotating art exhibits. lacolombedor.com
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The Commodore Perry Estate, a historic landmark in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin, has been reborn as an urban retreat and private club offering Gatsbyera vibes and picturesque grounds featuring a dramatic 50-foot oval swimming pool and an organic garden. Perfect for a weekend away from Houston and boldly reimagined by interior designer Ken Fulk, the former country residence, now part of the Auberge Resorts Collection, is teeming with a mixture of bespoke details, antiques and special furnishings like unique canopied four-poster beds in all the Mansion Suites. “To build upon this utterly unique environment, we strived to craft experiences that combined a relaxed European elegance with true gracious Texas hospitality,” says Fulk. “Despite the fact that some of the spaces are quite grand, there is an ease and comfort to
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STATE OF THE ART Two world-class exhibitions to see this winter The Menil Drawing Institute is showcasing the first large-scale survey of 20th-century Italian drawings organized in the United States. Presenting artworks selected mainly from the Collezione Ramo in Milan, Silent Revolutions: Italian Drawings from the Twentieth Century features 70 drawings rooted in futurism, spatialism, arte povera and beyond by artists such as Alighiero Boetti, Giorgio de Chirico and Lucio Fontana. menil.org
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through which she structures the surfaces of her supports to produce dynamic spatial tension. Museumgoers can view over 30 works spanning the artist’s prolific career from the 1960s to the present, including paintings, drawings, prints, wall structures and objects. mfah.org
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Manlio Rho “Untitled” (1937–38) at the Menil Drawing Institute
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, which recently completed a decade-long expansion with the debut of the Nancy and Rich Kinder Building, featuring two floors of gallery space, a theater, café and a restaurant, is hosting its first exhibition exclusively dedicated to world-renowned Cuban American artist Carmen Herrera. Carmen Herrera: Structuring Surfaces uncovers 105-yearold Herrera’s complex artistic process
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Founded in 2013 by native New Zealanders and former lawyers Roman and Andrea Jewell, Fix & Fogg has brought its beloved peanut butter recipes to Houston. The husband-and-wife team recently opened up a shop window on Westheimer Road in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, adding a creative, edible option to the area’s eclectic mix of independent retailers. “There’s such a fun emerging food scene there, and we have always loved the warm Southern hospitality, especially here in Montrose,” says Roman. Visitors can taste and shop unique flavors such as Everything Butter, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter and Almond Butter with Cashew and Maple. “You won’t be able to stop at one spoonful,” he cautions. fixandfogg.com
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, is set to open this spring. Situated steps from the Strip, the resort boasts a Mohegan Sun Casino, 5-acre desert pool oasis, theater and 12 dining and drinking destinations. Venue highlights include Todd English’s Olives, Kris Yenbamroong’s Night + Market, a new Nobu outpost and Hakkasan Group’s Casa Calavera. Three distinctive towers will house guest rooms featuring modern desert décor by Los Angeles-based design firm Studio Collective. virginhotels.com
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In partnership with ARIA Resort & Casino, Finger Licking Foodie Tours is offering culinary lovers a glamorous evening in Las Vegas through a private dining adventure. During the self-guided gourmet tour, guests are provided with immediate seating and multiple courses at three of ARIA’s restaurants, including either Carbone, Jean-Georges
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Tucked inside AREA15, Las Vegas’s experiential entertainment complex, Oddwood is an enchanting open-plan cocktail bar. Specialty libations include the Aki Rose with Japanese whiskey and rose and the Yerba Santa with tequila, passion fruit, pineapple and lime.
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Nestled in the upper section of the Wynn Plaza Shops is a new two-story, 4,500-square-foot Hermès shop. Designed by Parisian architecture firm RDAI, the airy boutique’s interior is inspired by Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park nature preserve, featuring warm russet tones, cork walls and cognac-hued leather furniture. Shoppers can find silk scarves, jewelry, leather goods and equestrian equipment on the lower level, as well as a discreet VIP salon and spaces for home and beauty products. On the upper floor, women’s ready-to-wear and shoes are arranged alongside men’s ready-to-wear, fine jewelry and watches. wynnlasvegas.com
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E AT H E R E N O W . Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group has opened two new restaurants, Merois and Ospero, at the new Pendry West Hollywood. Marinated big eye tuna with kaluga caviar and rice crisps and warm lobster salad are indicative of the Japanese, Southeast Asian and French/ California cuisine you can expect at Merois; Ospero will feature wood-fired pizzas. The restaurants will bring both indoor and al fresco dining to Sunset Boulevard, with a thoughtfully designed outdoor terrace with views of downtown Los Angeles. “This project inspired me to create a dining experience for Los Angeles that not only celebrates the iconic West Hollywood I love so much, but also embraces the future of dining,” says Wolfgang Puck. “Merois will exemplify my passion for combining classic French techniques with California and Asian influences, and Ospero will show a completely new way to bring our signature pizzas as well as new seasonal vegan options to Sunset Boulevard.” pendry.com
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This past summer, Venice café Great White debuted a new, larger space on Pacific Avenue with more socially distanced outdoor seating. The restaurant, owned by Aussies Sam Cooper and Sam Trude with a kitchen led by Chilean chef Juan Ferriero, will be expanding to Melrose and Larchmont areas in 2021. The team has created the ultimate boho beach chic vibe at their original location, serving healthy and delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. greatwhitevenice.com Previously the Montage Beverly Hills, The Maybourne Beverly Hills has just unveiled The Terrace, a new alfresco dining experience overlooking the serene Beverly Canon Gardens. Helmed by newly appointed chef Kaleo Adams, The Terrace offers seasonal Californiainspired cuisine and cocktails in a rustic, yet refined atmosphere. Lunch and dinner menus include hearty salads, housemade pastas and seafood and meat entrees like Moon Bay shellfish and freerange Jidori chicken. On the weekends, the restaurant offers the ultimate weekend brunch with a complimentary mimosa tasting and special menu items. maybournebeverlyhills.com
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New to Los Feliz, the Cara Hotel is a 60-room property located at the foothills of Griffith Park. Originally built as a motel in the 1950s, Cara was meticulously transformed into an open-air concept anchored by a central courtyard and serene outdoor tranquility pool. Guest rooms and public spaces showcase a neutral palette of light oak herringbone and cream limestone floors, bright walls, minimal textiles and handcrafted elements from local artists. Each room takes advantage of the Los Angeles sun and iconic Southern California landscape with breezy patios and private courtyard balconies meant to bring the outside in. Cara’s outdoor patios are surrounded by 100-year-old olive trees and California palms and feature two restaurants: Cara Restaurant and Cara Bar & Coffee. carahotel.com
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Do you ever send doctors to a patient’s home? Yes! This kind of bespoke care isn’t limited to our facilities. We offer house calls for convenient COVID-19 testing and care, in-home evaluations, infusions and more. How are you growing your membership right now? We’ve developed partnerships with luxury real estate and hotels that are looking to provide residents with concierge medicine as part of their suite of amenities. For example, real estate developer JD Carlisle will be offering a complimentary Sollis Health membership to every resident of their new premium luxury building Madison House in NoMad, New York City. sollishealth.com
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Los Angeles-based fashion brands AMO and DONNI are collaborating on a holiday collection. As female founders and designers based in downtown LA, Kelly Urban of AMO and Alyssa Wasko of DONNI pride themselves on giving back to their communities and prioritizing local and ethical production practices. So, they decided to collaborate on a capsule collection of sweet denim pieces: a jean jacket, rugby shirt, cardigan, bucket bag and headband. “Alyssa and I share many of the same beliefs, such as local, ethical and sustainable production practices,” says AMO co-founder Urban. “Our shared values continued to prove this was the right fit, and we both sought to design a quality collection for women to feel comfortable in wearable everyday pieces.” “AMO’s denim is comfortable and so easy to live in,” says Wasko. “I loved adding our signature freshwater pearl accents to the denim while staying true to our local, ethical and sustainable production practices.”
he only service of its kind, membership-based Sollis Health applies a concierge model to urgent and emergency care, offering its members 24/7 access to state-of-the-art medical treatment. These private facilities, one of which just debuted in Beverly Hills, are staffed by expert ER physicians and equipped with advanced diagnostic imaging such as MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray devices, as well as a comprehensive lab onsite, so there is no need to ever visit an ER. “My father and co-founder, Dr. Bernard Kruger, was one of the pioneers of concierge primary care medicine, but when his patients experienced acute, off-hour needs, the last place he wanted to send them was a chaotic ER,” explains Sollis co-founder Ben Kruger. Whether it’s an emergency, a simple complaint, or anything in between, members know they’ll be treated in a private setting without an appointment or wait. “This means if you cut your hand cooking, you can come in for stitches immediately. Slip on the snow and twist your ankle? You can come in for an MRI,” says Kruger. Celebrities like Nick Kroll, Sienna Miller, Freida Pinto and Dianna Agron are members and love the privacy and attention they receive. We talked to Kruger about this new business model and how 2020 has changed his business.
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A NEW SCENTSATION French parfumerie Henry Jacques
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ragrance connoisseur Henry Cremona wandered the globe nearly half a century ago in pursuit of natural ingredients for what would become Parfums Henry Jacques. For decades, his haute French parfumerie crafted bespoke fragrances upon request for clientele with a discerning nose. Now, following its recent expansion into retail under the direction of Henry’s daughter, global CEO Anne-Lise Cremona, the independent brand is introducing Americans to the parfumerie with a new boutique in Beverly Hills. Nestled on the cobblestone courtyard of Two Rodeo, the Henry Jacques jewel box offers traditionally handmade unisex perfumes derived from the brand’s library of almost 3,000 in-house creations. From 1975 to 2010, the brand focused on creating perfumes for private clients. “When I joined the brand in 2010, the challenge was to translate this bespoke experience into an exclusive retail experience,” says Anne-Lise Cremona. “The exercise was extremely delicate and took several years, as we wanted to write a unique story in the perfume industry.” She is eager to attract a younger clientele as well, one that understands the value and uniqueness of what they offer. “Like an experienced couturier who masters its craft, we have this rare gift of being able to materialize perfumes that have a strong identity that aren’t trendy,” says Cremona.
Designed by French interior designer Christophe Tollemer to resemble a classic 19th-century French apartment, the interior’s old oak walls, chevron flooring and matte gold ceiling with a Porta Romana Bianca chandelier lead to an illuminated Corian perfume womb housing hand-blown crystal flacons of the brand’s 50 Les Classiques fragrances. “Our ingredients come from every corner of the earth,” explains Cremona. “The variety of plants and climates offer us an infinite amount of choices—we work with 1,200 ingredients in the lab. The South of France and the Mediterranean region offer a wonderful playground for perfumers with a wide variety of scents that we, of course, use in our creations.” So, does Cremona have a favorite fragrance? “I like to compose my perfume collection as a wardrobe that I wear depending on my moods, the season or the occasion,” she explains. “I travel with six perfumes, including Mrs. Y, Rose Supreme, Temporaline and my bespoke perfume, of course.” But, she cautions, the fragrances aren’t meant to be mixed. “All of our perfumes are complete as they are. They hold a delicate and perfect balance.” parfumshenryjacques.com
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Spanning five stories, the 96-room Kimpton Hotel Palomar South Beach is the brand’s fourth property in Miami. The boutique hotel boasts a private rooftop pool and deck with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and the Collins Canal, and the spaces showcase yacht-like architecture (the lobby is meant to resemble the hull of a yacht tilted on its side, with large fabrics meant to resemble the ripples of the Atlantic Ocean). Most guest rooms feature private patios and interior design influenced by nautical themes. hotelpalomar-southbeach.com
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surrounded by the most luxurious boutiques, delicious restaurants and, of course, great culture. “We see our guests revel in having this kind of outdoor experience surrounded by amazing public art, design and architecture— whether they are in the District to shop at Hermès or grab a muffin at OTL,” says Robins. miami2020.designmiami.com
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In the absence of an in-person Art Basel Miami Beach art fair this winter, art collectors and design enthusiasts in Miami got their cultural fill with the introduction of Miami Design District’s Design Miami/Podium. The new concept was held from November 27 to December 6 in the historic Moore Building, where Design Miami first opened in 2005. Craig Robins, founder of the Miami Design District and co-founder of Design Miami, says that the neighborhood has always been dedicated to creativity, and he was excited to welcome Design Miami back. “The fair returned to a neighborhood it influenced greatly but which has grown and changed so much. It is surrounded by so many other rich cultural experiences,” says Robins. The new, intimate experience featured a number of international design galleries presenting installations at the Moore Building and activations, live events and more across the vibrant 18-block open-air neighborhood, at ICA Miami and de la Cruz Collection. “The open-air setting of the Design District is optimal right now—we’re a neighborhood that is spacious by design, with ample public space, contactless parking and great safety protocols in place,” explains Robins. “Our outdoor activations and really low density mean that guests can immerse themselves in culture in a
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Fivestory’s new Madison Avenue flagship; Karen Murray
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Nestled on Madison Avenue, surrounded by neighbors such as Acquavella Galleries, Sant Ambroeus and La Maison du Chocolat, high-end retailer Fivestory has a posh new home. Recently acquired by fashion industry executive Karen Murray, Fivestory carries brands like Proenza Schouler, Staud and Rosetta Getty alongside a curated selection of vintage pieces from Valentino, Chanel and Dior. The store’s new Upper East Side home is a stunning two-story row house from 1913 spanning 4,000 square feet and featuring huge windows overlooking Madison Avenue. “Fivestory has a loyal customer base that is important to us and whom we will continue to serve,” says Murray. “Given the current climate, we have shifted to a more casual offering. We are gravitating toward items that are versatile and reliable, like great blazers, sweaters and jeans.” Murray says that the store’s clientele is itching to get dressed up, though—even if just to run errands. “Dressing up doesn’t need to be fussy,” she explains. “Pairing a chunky, fuzzy sweater over a silk slip dress and sneakers is a pulledtogether look that’s still comfortable.” Murray is a firm believer in the power of brick-and-mortar and feels that there is a void in the wake of stores like Jeffrey and Barneys closing. “I believe that there is still an allure of walking into a store, browsing, touching and feeling, sitting down and relaxing, discovering, and then walking out with your purchase,” says Murray. “That feeling of going to a place where you know you can discover new brands and pick up a special outfit or a hostess gift.” fivestoryny.com
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This winter, Sperone Westwater gallery on the Lower East Side will mount a solo exhibition of recent work by artist Peter Sacks. Republic showcases paintings in which the layers of history, myth, ritualistic practices and literary references run deep and are deeply informed. The South Africa-born Sacks is an Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar and Yale Ph.D. Since 1980, he’s also been an English professor at Johns Hopkins and Harvard (where he still teaches). Recently described in the pages of The New Yorker as “one of the most exciting painters in America” Sacks utilizes diverse, workaday materials like cotton, burlap, lace, wood and cardboard, some fleetingly imprinted with poetic texts typed on the cloth by the artist using a manual typewriter. Sacks also composes with fragments of Indian textiles, indigo blue cottons from South Africa, antique kimonos from Japan and embroidered linen from Normandy. The twisted, torn and joyful pieces of fabric evoke unfurled banners, flowing rivers, semaphore flags—and, in this new series, the skyline of American cities. The recycling of fabrics from the global textile trade suggests the labor involved in their making, while intimating a sense of impermanence and loss, migration and diaspora. speronewestwater.com
THE SMELL OF SUCCESS A celebration of scent, sight and sound, fragrance house D.S. & Durga is rooted in the power of cultural exploration, from music, art and nature to the aromas that accompany these landscapes. David and Kavi Moltz, the husband-and-wife duo behind the fragrance brand, recently opened a Brooklyn atelier in the heart of
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Williamsburg. The new outpost features a custom cast-in-place concrete island paired with a chandelier from Entler along with eye-catching design elements. Technology plays a huge role in the store, with QR codes on display for each scent that will play a video describing it. dsanddurga.com
FOODIE FINDS Your baked goods just got an upgrade with the new collection of stylish bakeware from Great Jones. Baking essentials include ceramic pie plates, casserole dishes and oversize sheet pans. Along with integrating patterns into the new designs, the brand also unveiled three new retro colorways aptly named for food: blueberry, mustard and broccoli. greatjonesgoods.com
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What made you decide to partner with Dr. Shafer? It’s really a holistic approach to aesthetics. Whether you need medical dermatology, skin cancer surgery, laser treatments, noninvasive or surgical body contouring or aesthetic surgery, you only have to visit one clinic. Dr. Shafer and I consult on patient cases throughout the day and share a lot of patients so we can best address their needs. What are you seeing as the big trends for 2021? The new-to-market Lumenis NuEra Tight machine which uses focal radiofrequency to thicken the skin, improve texture and improve skin strength. I’m really excited about it. shaferplasticsurgery.com
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ouble board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer opened the Shafer Clinic in a four-story penthouse complex on top of 535 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan in early 2020. Boasting a wraparound sky terrace with panoramic skyline views, the vast, modern space boasts treatment and operating rooms as far as the eye can see. “It was a much larger space than I had intended, but I decided to take the plunge,” says Dr. Shafer. “I purposely designed the office with oversized halls and rooms and open space, so social distancing is very easy to accomplish in our office. Some patients even opt to have treatments outdoors. Nothing beats having Botox injections on a penthouse terrace overlooking the city.” Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue offers the full range of plastic surgery and dermatological offerings, and its Skin+Laser Lab offers an impressive collection of the latest laser and other energy-based devices. Madonna’s favorite aesthetician, Edyta Jarosz, has joined the practice as well; book her signature LED/OxyLight Therapy facial. Recently, Dr. Shafer brought on his friend and colleague, board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Dendy Engelman, into his practice to round out the Clinic’s offerings. “Dr. Engelman and I met several years ago teaching for Allergan,” says Dr. Shafer. “She brings enormous dermatology, dermatological surgery and laser experience to the practice.” We talked to Dr. Shafer and Dr. Why is working from home making Engelman about the face and body trends elective plastic surgery more they are seeing this winter. palatable? Patients seem to have less hesitation HE SAID about downtime, since they have to What are the most requested plastic wear a mask anyway and don’t have to surgeries right now? take time off of work. They could have Face surgeries such as facelift, neck breast implants on Thursday and liposuction, buccal fat pad excisions and be on a Zoom call on Friday and no blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) are in one would even know. highest demand right now. Tomorrow, we have three facelifts scheduled in one day. What are you seeing as the big trends People are spending much more time for 2021? staring into the camera and seeing We have seen a boost in noninvasive their appearance for hours on end during body treatments such as CoolSculpting video chats. While the typical facelift to freeze fat, EMsculpt to build patient is generally in their fifties or muscle and Lumenis NuEra Tight sixties, we are seeing younger people radiofrequency to tighten skin. requesting the procedure.
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or years, dog lover Chad Conway has helped place high-quality pets into loving homes around the world through his company, Upper East Side institution American Kennels. “For me, every day is a new adventure in the happiest business on earth, pairing people with their perfect companion animals.” With a devoted, knowledgeable staff, some who have worked there for 30 years, a 24-hour owner helpline and well-vetted pets and breeders, American Kennels is the premier destination for finding a new pet. “Our motto is, first we will find you your best friend. Then, we will be your best friend’s best friend,” says Conway, who loves sourcing rare breeds for discerning clients. “We have a wider selection of breeds today than ever before: mixed breeds have almost overtaken purebreds in popularity.” With people spending more time at home and desiring companionship, Conway says that the past year has seen a huge surge in dog ownership, with the most popular breeds being goldendoodles, Havanese, French bulldogs and yorkies. “Dog ownership is a universal good: good for dogs, good for the community and, needless to say, good for business,” says Conway, who himself has three dogs. The kennel’s Instagram account (@americankennels) is regularly populated with new pups looking for homes, making the buying process even easier.
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Frenchette, the 2019 James Beard award winner for Best New Restaurant located in Tribeca, recently opened a delectable new bakery on nearby Church Street. Offering unique takes on breads (purple barley and oats), pastries (twice-baked croissants with pistachio and hazelnut) and cookies (ginger molasses spelt), Riad Nasr and Lee Hanson’s bakery is sure to satisfy even the snobbiest carb lovers. frenchettebakery.com
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SO FRESH AND SO CLEAN The Laundress—the nontoxic, ecofriendly line of specialty detergents, fabric care and home cleaning products—has teamed up with London-based wellness brand Aromatherapy Associates. Infused with hand-blended natural essential oils, the four new fabric care and home cleaning products harness the natural wellness properties of aromatherapy and turn the daily cleaning routine into a luxurious experience. “We’ve always connected with The Laundress’ vision to elevate and transform everyday tasks from a monotonous chore to a therapeutic ritual with a collection of gorgeous products that are kind to your home and linens as well as to the planet,” said Aromatherapy Associates global CEO Anna Teal. “As aromatherapy experts, our vision is to share the therapeutic effects that natural essential oil blends have on people’s wellbeing and offer a sense of escapism through scent.” Two laundry detergents, a dish soap and surface cleaner were formulated with high concentrations of the finest eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree essential oils, along with pink pepper, juniper berry, Mediterranean cypress and Sicilian lemon. thelaundress.com
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If you’re looking for a mid-winter pick-meup, head to Ever/Body’s new Flatiron flagship, where you can indulge in cosmetic procedures and face and body treatments. Specializing in minimally invasive but highly effective cosmetic dermatology, the female-founded company offers injectables like wrinklerelaxing Botox and Voluma filler and body contouring treatments like Emsculpt. everbody.com A boutique acupuncture destination in NoHo will whisk you away to a place of tranquility and relaxation. Ora is offering
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in-person acupuncture services in the comfort of a stunning Rockwell Groupdesigned space. Choose an express 30-minute treatment or a more in-depth 65-minute session for a little extra time on your wellness journey. After finding solace in acupuncture to treat digestive issues, entrepreneur Kimberly Ross opened Ora to make wellness easy and accessible. oraspace.com “It’s not a facial, it’s a workout,” states London-based beauty brand FaceGym, founded by beauty writer and columnist Inge Theron. The brand’s signature facial treatments use high-energy kneading movements and cutting-edge technology to tone and tighten the forgotten 40 muscles in the face. With the opening of its fourth New York City studio location on the Upper East Side, the gym for your face will lift, sculpt and tone your facial muscles into shape. usa.facegym.com
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The new LoveShackFancy boutique at Lido Marina Village is a coastal oasis ornamented with romantic Parisian décor, a raw white ceiling and textured, feminine wallpaper. The ethereal Newport Beach store welcomes shoppers with a vintage 1940s bow-adorned iron bench out front and houses the brand’s whimsical clothing, knits, linens and other home accessories alongside enchanting vintage finds. loveshackfancy.com FROM TOP:
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The second Tiffany Blue Box Café in North America has found a home at South Coast Plaza this winter. The new Tiffany & Co. store spans 12,000 square feet and immediately attracts shoppers with a hand-painted mural by artist Yoon Hyup at the entrance. To celebrate the new store and Café, South Coast Plaza will be the first North American store to exclusively showcase the Tiffany T1 bangle and ring in 18-karat rose gold with baguette diamonds. tiffany.com With a midcentury modern design aesthetic and smart sportswear displayed throughout, the new Thom Browne store at South Coast Plaza is pointedly Ê on brand for the American FOR MORE fashion label. The 2,500-squareON foot space boasts chic white ORANGE COUNTY, Calcutta and Carrara marble VISIT floors, banker gray Bardiglio and DUJOUR.COM Carrara marble walls and /CITIES minimalist furniture by the likes of Knoll and Jacques Adnet. Along with tailored clothing and accessories, the store has dedicated areas for eyewear and fragrances. thombrowne.com
Step into the new Celine boutique at South Coast Plaza and explore the refined architectural concept designed by creative director Hedi Slimane. From the natural ginger and cream-veined black granite walls and Roman lava stone floor to the sculptural furniture and contemporary artwork, the store effortlessly juxtaposes materials to create a stunning shopping experience. Peruse Celine’s newest ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses and accessory collections at the new Costa Mesa locale. celine.com
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intage-inspired stones and skull-shaped charms dangle on Meredith Kahn’s delicate gold chains to create a layered piece of jewelry with a story waiting to be told. Kahn first became known in 2004 for her jewelry brand Made Her Think, and now her eponymous brand features heirloom pieces of fine jewelry. “My brand has gone through so many iterations over the past 16 years, but so has my life, in many ways,” says Kahn. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Kahn moved her business to Newport Beach after feeling a strong magnetic pull toward California. “Being from New York, I knew there were other areas on the map I needed to connect with and explore,” says Kahn. “Southern California was calling.” With Kahn’s new fine and semiprecious jewelry collection, Meredith Kahn Jewelry, she is able to marry the cool, eclectic vibes of New York City with the coastal charm of Orange County. Her new collection features solid brass pieces with gold-filled chains and semiprecious stones that clients can use to tell their own stories. “As a passionate collector, I rarely part with things,” she says. “They just become the layers of the things I am building. People have been responding so positively, returning and adding on more charms or introducing another chain to layer in. I love watching how each of them grow.” Some of the most beloved pieces from Meredith Kahn Jewelry include the Hook Catch Necklace, the Hook and Loop Necklace and the dagger and stone charms. This winter, Kahn has created a collection of diaphanous silk Autumn Duster robes in four sexy shades to be worn outside and in, produced in small batches just outside of New York City to help support local business.
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This winter, The Royal Poinciana Plaza has lured new art galleries to its sunny environs. Joining Palm Beach stalwart Gavlak Gallery are New York City transplants Pace Gallery and Acquavella, setting up shop in Florida for the first time. Sotheby’s has also opened a storefront featuring a rotating selection of contemporary paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat, Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst, jewelry, Rolex and Patek Philippe timepieces and luxury cars in its 2,700-square-foot space. theroyalpoincianaplaza.com
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Ocean Fitness at The Breakers
COFFEE & CROSS-TRAINING Bluestone Lane, the New York favorite coffee and café brand, has opened an adorable outpost at The Colony Hotel. Featuring grab n’ go snacks, breakfast sandwiches and pastries along with the brand’s signature caffeinated beverages, this is the perfect spot to hang out at after a day of shopping on nearby Worth Avenue or at the beach. thecolonypalmbeach.com As a celebrated sanctuary in Palm Beach, The Breakers resort offers guests coastal glamour, unparalleled ocean views and, now, a completely renovated fitness oasis. Ocean Fitness is a 6,000-squarefoot space that includes a 1,700-squarefoot oceanfront terrace for the most ideal
backdrop to any workout. With high-tech equipment and fitness systems from Life Fitness and Technogym, Ocean Fitness makes working out while on vacation a dream come true. Guests can enjoy cycling and yoga classes on the terrace or hop on a self-propelled Woodway Curve or 4Front treadmill and savor the Atlantic Ocean vistas through the 10-foot-tall arched glass windows. Complimentary weekly classes range from water aerobics to a high-intensity boot camp for guests who want an energizing workout before or after they savor all of the other luxuries at The Breakers. thebreakers.com
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From glamorous eveningwear to sportswear classics, Badgley Mischka has offered women a timeless aesthetic rooted in wearable luxury since its inception 30 years ago. The brand’s newest outpost at The Royal Poinciana Plaza will feature exclusive home and handbag collections, evening and bridal shoe collections as well as beautiful artisanal pottery selected by its founders, Mark Badgley and James Mischka. badgleymischka.com
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Head to downtown Delray Beach for a sea-to-table culinary experience at new eatery Lionfish. Locally sourced, wild-caught fish, grass-fed meat and local produce coupled with lots of outdoor seating make this San Diego transplant the place to be this winter. The latest opening from Clique Hospitality, led by hospitality veteran Andy Masi, the modern restaurant overlooks bustling Atlantic Avenue. “Lionfish will be your community hangout, your intimate dining space to escape the hustle of the avenue, gather with friends and socialize over outrageous quality seafood and shared plate offerings,” says Masi, who has set up brand headquarters nearby. lionfishdelray.com
Lingua Franca has, for years, produced sustainably sourced cashmere sweaters, pants, pajamas and cotton button-down shirts, all hand-embroidered with witty phrases (“Free Melania,” “News Not Noise,” “I Miss Barack”) by women in New York City. Now with two Manhattan boutiques under its belt, the brand, which is beloved by Reese Witherspoon, Eva Longoria and Connie Britton, has opened a store at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. Along with its signature embroidered sweaters, the brand’s founder Rachelle Hruska MacPherson will also sell home and travel accessories and natural bath and body products. linguafranca.nyc
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Poised on 258 acres flanked by picturesque vineyards and oak tree groves, Montage Healdsburg features 130 bungalow-style guest rooms, including 34 suites with floor-toceiling windows, fire pits, terraces and outdoor showers. The bucolic property (there’s 150 miles of surrounding hiking and horseback riding trails) offers three dining options, including Hazel Hill restaurant, replete with a private dining room reminiscent of a treehouse, a zero-edge pool, and a spa with an adjacent yoga garden. montagehotels.com
In Sonoma, lauded Chef Michael Mina (founder of the Mina Group, which manages more than 40 restaurants including International Smoke in San Francisco and San Diego and Stripsteak in Las Vegas) makes his foray into Wine Country with the newly opened California eatery Wit and Wisdom. Located at the Lodge at Sonoma, the modern, living room–like restaurant offers menu selections ranging from crispy Berkshire porchetta with braised greens and grilled apple quince mostarda to lobster pot pie with brandied lobster cream, black truffle and root vegetables. witandwisdomsonoma.com
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“My self-esteem took a toll and I felt like I lost part of my youth because of acne,” explains Enrico Frezza, founder of locally based brand Peace Out Skincare. “I wanted to create a brand that let people suffering from acne and other skin concerns know that I had their back, that I was there for them and that I knew what they were going through mentally and physically.” Three years ago, after copious drug store runs and a laborious quest to find the perfect combination of all-in-one acne-fighting components, he conceived his company with his first product: acne healing dots, AKA bacteriablocking patches with hydrocolloid polymer technology, salicylic acid and aloe vera extract for targeted blemish control. This month, Frezza unveils a hydrating and smoothing retinol eye stick packed with fountain of youth-esque agents such as encapsulated retinol and astaxanthin. “As we age, the eyes are prime real estate for wrinkles and dark circles,” he explains. “It’s perfect for all ages and skin journeys, whether it’s preventative or used as an anti-aging ally. It’s so easy to use: swipe, don’t wipe and that’s it.” peaceoutskincare.com
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CRUNCH TIME With its bold flavor combinations and superfood
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even years ago, Erica Liu Williams, founder of gr8nola, was immersed in the world of tech. But an experiment in her kitchen during an annual cleanse with her husband led the Danville, California-based food entrepreneur to the idea for a healthy granola brand. The resulting six flavors are packed with organic coconut oil and anti-inflammatory spices such as turmeric and cinnamon. “One day, the light bulb went off and I thought, there has to be a market for this,” recalls Williams, who previously struggled to find tasty granolas with a clean ingredient profile. “In June 2013, I sold gr8nola at my first farmer’s market. It was a humble start, and I looked at it as a fun little side project.” Here, the full-time granola expert dishes on her stint as a competitive swimmer and what’s up next. gr8nola.com DUJOUR.COM
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Tastemaker Jenni Kayne opens her second outpost in Northern California (Palo Alto was the brand’s inaugural shop) with a newly opened boutique at the Marin Country Mart. The clean-lined, refined store, masterminded by architect Virginia Maggiore of Long Beach-based firm RDC, is awash with fresh white walls, leather safari chairs and a solid, rustic white oak dining table and bench from Kayne’s furniture collection. Coveted items include recycled cashmere fisherman sweaters, pony hair mules, rattan highball glasses, leather vases with antique brass rivets and hand-poured candles in ceramic vessels. jennikayne.com
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What’s your backstory? Growing up, I was always very into health and fitness. I swam competitively at a very high level from a young age. I competed at two U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials and earned a swimming scholarship to Stanford. What’s your can’t-live-without-it flavor? Black Coco Chia. It’s super unique and the only black granola infused with detoxifying activated charcoal. Favorite job perk? Knowing that every day I’m building a brand and product that people love and that’s also good for them. Are any future collaborations in the works? We have a new flavor launching midJanuary with Girl Up (a United Nations nonprofit organization focused on gender equality and empowering young girls through leadership development) and television personality Nigel Barker, who is highly involved in the organization. The flavor is classic with a superfood twist. I’m mentoring five selected girls with Nigel to give them firsthand entrepreneurial experience.
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A Doll’s Life This winter, make it a mini
BY EDWARD ESPITIA
As you scrolled through endless feeds on TikTok and Instagram during the ennui that was 2020, you may have noticed that miniatures and dollhouses are having their moment. There are television competition shows dedicated to the craft, and high-end auction houses have taken advantage of the demand. This month, Sotheby’s is expected to fetch $45,000 auctioning a miniature dinner service from the most famous dollhouse you may have never heard of, the one built for Queen Mary at Windsor Castle. The house was designed by famed architect Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, who was the most in-demand residential architect in 1921 when Princess Marie Louise commissioned the house for her cousin and friend Queen Mary in the years following the First World War. Lutyens did not take this commission lightly and created a committee that held “Dolleluiah Dinners” at the Savoy to raise funds for the project. The dollhouse is one of the largest ever constructed at 1:12 scale and required the talents of 250 craftsmen and manufacturers and more than 700 artists. The Palladian-style house is a feat of engineering; Lutyens was determined that the structure be viewable from all sides, so he designed a mechanism that allowed the outer walls to slide up to reveal the lavish rooms within. It is also fully plumbed in with running water and f lushing commodes. It was designed as an Edwardian-era townhouse and reveals the opulence the royal family lived in at the time—not only in the design of the rooms themselves, but also in its meticulous recreation of the furnishings and accoutrements of daily life. Everything from the fully stocked kitchen to a pianoforte, tester beds, sewing machine and Champagne bottles, all the way down to a humble tube of toothpaste, are all crafted in perfect scale. It is said that Queen Mary’s favorite element was a clever drawer that pulls out to reveal a gorgeous English garden designed by landscape architect Gertrude Jekyll. The completed dollhouse was displayed at The Empire Exhibition at Wembley in 1924 before being moved to its permanent home at Windsor Castle, where it is on display for all to see today.
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