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DOWNTOWN 

Grace A. Capobianco 

Publisher 

Editor-at-Large Mike Hammer 

Managing Editor Eva Maria Troester 

Lead Creative Livia Guérin 

Senior Editor Laurie Russo 

Senior Food Editor Karine Bakhoum 

Digital Managing Editor Samantha Mills 

Multimedia Director Eddy Garay 

Social Media Director Samantha Mellone 

Contributing Beauty Editor dnicole 

Contributing Fashion Editor Laurean Ossorio 

Contributing Family & Lifestyle Editor Denise Courter 

Senior Landscape Photographer Tony Shi 

CONTRIBUTORS 

Joe Alexander 

Nicholas Appice 

Dana Arcidy 

Lionel Atzas 

Bruce Bierman 

Chris Comfort 

R. Couri Hay 

Nicole Cyrese Eventoff 

Christian Ern 

Scott Frances 

Blake Glover 

Siobhan Gunner 

Hal Horowitz 

Bruna Hjort 

Chris Johnson 

Harold Julian 

Toumai Kafri 

Yotam Kafri 

Matt Kapp 

Aleksandra Lacka 

Shane Lavancher 

Roberto Ligresti 

Kecia Littman 

Ryan Liu 

Kat Lofstrom-White 

David Marlow 

Christina McLamb 

Patrick McMullan 

Catherine McVay Hughes 

Sara Medhat 

Rafael Rautha 

Veronika Robova 

Bruno Ruggerio 

Stephanie Russo 

Toby Sprague 

Marloes Stevens 

Kate Sylvain 

Nathan Thomas 

Loo Valdez 

Alberto Vargas 

Eric Vitale 

Vanessa Walther 

Joe Woolhead 

INTERNS 

Almara Abgarian 

Alyssa Cook 

Chloe Friedman 

Ellen Johnson 

Ashley Tucker 

TECHNOLOGY 

Bradley Kirkland 

Neal Marshad 

Mariusz Borowicz 

Romeo Marra 

BUSINESS 

Executive Vice President John ‘Cap’ Capobianco 

Chief Financial Officer Jeff Fields 

Advisor To the Publisher Andy Wheatcroft 

Finance & Tax Consultant SpearCPA 

Corporate Attorney Matthew Heerde 

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TABLE OF 

CONTENTS 

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Humans of Downtown 

14.Scene 

18. Profile 

28. Philanthropy 

30. Skyline View 

Culture 

34. 

TOC 

Carte du jour 

36. Endurance 

37. Drive 

38. Architecture 

42. History 

Little Apple 

46. Learn 

48. Little Style 

50. Barclay’s Spot 

Features 

52. High-Performing Artists 

60. Catching the Bug 

64. Shaking it Up Downtown 

68. Shear Joy 

72. Meet Me in New York 

80. The Artist Within 

Escape 

90. Maui 

96. Mexico 

98. Curaçao 

100. Necessities 

En Vogue 

104. Elle 

108. Lui 

110. Home 

112. Nouvelle Beauté 

116. The Last Word 


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AUTUMN/WINTER 2017

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOE WOOLHEAD, STYLING: JASMINE CACCAMO, MAKEUP: MATTHEW SKY, HAIR: DAVID COTTEBLANCHE/RED MARKET, 

DRESS: ETRO, JACKET: POLOGEORGIS, SHOES: LOUBOUTIN, RING: EFFY. 

To Autumn 

It’s almost hard for me to think about fall and 

cooler weather, as I sit here with sun rays beaming 

through my window, and I look out over the vast 

new luxury high-rises and newly present nooks 

and crannies that weren’t visible as recent as this time 

last year. 

With every change of a season, as cliché as it may be, 

I’m always struck by how quickly time flies. Then again, 

living in New York City, I’m also impressed with how 

much we can accomplish in such a short 

amount of time, when we put our minds to it – 

whether it’s calling for action from our political leaders, 

adding new architecture to our iconic skyline, or 

transforming an entire floor from a raw space into an 

artistic wonderland. 

And then there’s the change you can make in yourself 

with hard work, dedication and passion. Read all about 

the five artists on our cover, shot by the incredible 

Nigel Barker, and learn how they are able to do what 

they love with talent, a strong mind and an even 

stronger physique. 

The fall is as good a time as any to make good on the 

goals you’ve set for yourself. Get in shape with The 

Dogpound’s Dara Hart, make a reservation at the new 

Nobu, and get tips and tricks from Léman Manhattan 

Preparatory School on how to keep your children 

learning while spending quality time with them outside 

of school. 

Also, don’t forget, a new season is always the perfect 

excuse to introduce some new items to your wardrobe, 

beauty bag and grooming kit. Get inspired by this issue’s 

stunning fashion editorial shot in the streets of New York 

City, and find out the newest trends in fashion, hair and 

skincare must-haves for the cooler temperatures. 

The skyline view by Joe Woolhead, shot on this year’s 

anniversary of 9/11, shows a luminous outlook on the 

new Downtown and the artistic architecture it holds. 

Meet the artists who have made – and still are making 

– an indelible mark on Downtown. We talk to everyone 

from designers, painters and dancers to filmmakers 

and mixologists, who all, through craftsmanship and 

devotion, create something that makes our city the most 

incredible place in the world. Murals, documentaries, 

cocktails – a work of art comes in many shapes and 

forms. In this issue, it also comes in the form of a 

treasure hunt of Chris RWK’s characters throughout the 

pages. See if you can find them all. 

Special thanks to The Silverstein Organization; our 

incredible Chairman Dara McQuillan, your guidance 

and belief in what we do is so vitally important to who 

we are as a brand, and Mike Marcucci, who never says 

no, is there with a smile and no matter how busy he is, 

takes the time to help us to make sure that everything 

we need is right at our fingertips. 

Thank you most of all to our loyal readers for picking 

up a copy… we do this for you. 

Just like the many developers, architects and 

construction workers who put their heart and soul into 

rebuilding this area, we, too, put our heart and soul into 

telling Downtowners’ tales on these pages. 


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Grace A. Capobianco 

CEO/Publisher 

Downtown Magazine 


360º of Downtown Art 

When Grace told me this was going 

to be Downtown’s Art Issue, I 

suggested she check out the 69th 

floor of 4 World Trade Center. 

For over a year, 60 of the city’s most creative street 

artists have made the floor their studio — and 

their canvas — painting on the walls, floor, ceiling, 

elevators and even windows, all framed by 

breathtaking views of New York Harbor. 

You can see the results on page 56, where the floor 

hosted this issue’s cover shoot. 

When Larry Silverstein began rebuilding the 

World Trade Center after 9/11, he reached out to 

the world’s leading architects, engineers, urban 

planners and artists. He believed that art needed 

to be an important part of this historic and 

challenging project. 

He hired SOM’s David Childs to design 7 World 

Trade Center, but asked him to collaborate with 

Jamie Carpenter on the building’s base, and Jenny 

Holzer on a large word installation in the lobby. And 

he asked Jeff Koons to install his Balloon Flower 

(Red) in the new park in front. 

Art brought life to the new 7 WTC, and showed 

everyone that the new World Trade Center could 

be a home for inspiration and creativity. 

And it wasn’t just part of the new building, it was 

happening all over the project: As soon as the new 

WTC started to rise, Silverstein invited in some of 

the world’s top filmmakers, photographers, 

writers, artists and musicians to document the 

massive project. 

Marcus Robinson, featured in this issue, started 

filming, drawing and painting the construction in 

2003. His legacy project is a 20-year time-lapse film 

of the entire WTC rebuilding, shot on 16- and 35mm 

film. He’s already won a BAFTA award for technical 

excellence for an early cut. 

Joe Woolhead has taken over 3 million photos of 

every aspect of rebuilding, from the foundations, 

to steel rising, milestone ceremonies and tenants 

moving in. 

Mike Marcucci began by filming the Freedom 

Tower’s cornerstone ceremony on July 4th, 2004, 

and has been shooting the project ever since. Mike 

produced the award-winning documentary 16 

Acres, the definitive story of our efforts to rebuild 

the site. 

Many other artists worked from studios on 

Silverstein’s raw office floors. TriBeCa resident Todd 

Stone was accompanied by Diana Horowitz and 

Jacqueline Gourevitch at 7 WTC, and when that 

building leased up, they moved their studios to 4 

WTC. They were joined on the top floors by Conrad 

Stojak, Hugo Bastidas, Leopoldo Gout, Eija Öhrnberg, 

and Kerry Irvine. 

In the meantime, Silverstein signed a lease with 

Spotify for the top 14 floors of the building and the 

artists will need to move their studios next door to 3 

WTC when that building opens in the Spring. 

And 4 WTC will fill with music… bringing art full 

circle Downtown. 


Rubin 415 

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Dara McQuillan 

Chairman of the Advisory Board 

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer 

Silverstein Properties, Inc. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY PHILIPPE REYNAUD

ADVISORY BOARD 

Maria Castelluccio 

Maria Castelluccio joined Léman Manhattan as Head of School in 

July 2016. A proven educational leader and visionary, Castelluccio 

has dedicated her career to driving student performance 

and building community in PreK–12 schools in the U.S. and 

internationally for more than 25 years. Originally from the Bronx, 

Castelluccio raised her four children in Fairfield 

County, Connecticut. 

Samantha Cox 

Samantha Cox is Assistant Vice President of Writer/Publisher 

Relations at Broadcast Music, Inc. She has worked closely with 

many prominent artists including Lady Gaga, Halsey, Shinedown, 

3 Doors Down, and Flyleaf. She also provides advisement and 

supports myriad projects at the Center for Performing Arts at New 

York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell. 

Louise Phillips Forbes 

For more than 27 years, Louise Phillips Forbes has been an industry 

leader in the NYC real estate market. A multi-time winner of 

Halstead’s esteemed Broker of the Year award with career sales 

in excess of $2.5 billion, she is considered one of the elite power 

brokers representing buyers and sellers worldwide. Developers 

have relied on Forbes as both an advisor and onsite sales director, 

and to date she has successfully completed over 30 

development projects. 

Laura Forese, MD 

Dr. Laura L. Forese is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating 

Officer of NewYork-Presbyterian, an integrated delivery system in 

the New York Metro region that includes NewYork-Presbyterian/ 

Lower Manhattan in addition to academic medical centers and 

regional hospitals, in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine 

and Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. An 

orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Forese is responsible for operating the 

system ,which is one of the largest in the U.S. and is recognized as 

one of the nation’s leaders in quality, safety, efficiency and service. 

Michael Kirchmann 

Michael Kirchmann is the founder and CEO of GDSNY, an 

international real estate development and architecture firm 

headquartered in New York. With over 20 years of diversified 

real estate experience, Kirchmann has worked with a number of 

industry leaders including Oracle, JPMorgan, Four Seasons, Hilton 

Hotels and Brookfield Properties on projects across the U.S., 

Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa. 

Benoit Lagarde 

Benoit Lagarde is the founder of Splashlight, a visual content 

studio based in New York City, Miami and Montreal. Splashlight 

offers creative development, production, digital and studio 

services for top fashion brands and retailers. His creative vision has 

been integral to Splashlight’s growth into a multi-million-dollar 

corporation over the years. Benoit studied at the International 

Center for Photography in New York, where he is now a member of 

the President’s Council. 

Albert M. Lefkovits, MD, PC 

The co-director of the Cosmetic Dermatology Post-Graduate 

Surgical Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center, Dr. Albert M. 

Lefkovits is listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, and 

Science and Engineering. He sits on the scientific advisory boards 

of the Skin Cancer Foundation and the Foundation Society of 

Greater New York, and is known for his work with skin cancer 

detection and treatment. 

Neal Marshad 

Emmy Award winner Neal Marshad is the founder of Marshad 

Technology Group, a Google Partner digital agency that develops 

next generation marketing services for its clients worldwide. 

Prior to starting his agency, Marshad is credited with producing 

and shooting films for NBC’s Saturday Night Live over a 30-year 

period. He is a resident of TriBeCa and has lived and worked in the 

neighborhood with his family and their Borzoi hounds since 1974. 

Rory McCreesh 

Rory McCreesh founded Duce Construction Corporation in 

1990. Today Duce specializes in maintaining, managing, designing, 

constructing, extending, and renovating high-end homes and 

apartments in Manhattan, Westchester, Connecticut and New 

Jersey. His projects have been featured in top architectural and 

home magazines including Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House 

& Garden, Metropolitan Home, Traditional Home and The New York 

Times. He was named one of the Top Building Pros in America by 

This Old House magazine. 

Kirk Myers 

The CEO of The Dogpound, Myers was a shy kid from Kansas City 

who fed his personal insecurities with candy bars and junk food, 

ballooning to more than 300 pounds on a 5’7” frame. He struggled 

to keep up socially and athletically, and when his poor dietary 

habits finally made his health hit rock bottom, his doctors placed 

him on a diet of green vegetables. After completely changing his 

lifestyle and focusing on fitness, Myers lost 125 pounds and built 

an impressive body of work. Myers is a top trainer to celebrities, 

athletes and professionals. 

Drew Nieporent 

One of New York’s most accomplished and renowned 

restaurateurs, “The Mayor of Wall Street” opened his first 

downtown restaurant in the ’80s. Drew Nieporent has devoted 

his efforts to growing his brand, the Myriad Restaurant Group, 

which includes the TriBeCa Grill and Nobu, while maintaining his 

connection to the community, which he supported through 9/11, 

and in his efforts to launch the TriBeCa Film Festival. 

Jeff Simmons 

Every time relatives and friends visit New York City, Lower 

Manhattan is one of the key places Simmons recommends. Within 

one square mile, it has everything from history to ingenuity. He’s 

lived in NYC for nearly two decades, working with the Downtown 

Alliance and now The Rink at Brookfield Place. He has discovered 

that it’s only a short brisk walk to find a cozy eatery, exquisite gift 

items, or a watering hole to celebrate with friends. 


CONTRIBUTORS 

Nigel Barker 

The internationally renowned photographer opened his New York 

studio in 1996 and has never looked back. Barker is highly regarded 

for his seasons as photographer and judge on America's Next Top 

Model, as well as his presence in fashion and entertainment. He also 

directs and produces films, documentaries, and commercials for 

clients and international charitable organizations. 

Matt Kapp 

An award-winning documentary filmmaker and writer, Kapp most 

recently wrote and co-produced the critically acclaimed 

documentary 16 Acres, which told the inside story of the 

monumental collision of interests at Ground Zero in the decade 

after 9/11. Kapp is currently working on a book about the history of 

Lower Manhattan. 

Jomo Kenyatta 

Also known as Jomo Cuts, the famous barber made a name for 

himself by touring the offices and cutting the hair of executives at 

such record companies as Sony, RCA and Epic. Kenyatta’s client 

list boasts a number of celebrities, including Future and 21 Savage, 

among others, as well as participants in the NBA and NFL drafts. 

Recently, he helped the shaving brand Bevel kick off its launch. 

Matthew Sky 

A self-proclaimed cosmetic junkie, makeup artist Sky enjoys 

searching for new products and looking for different ways to 

create fresh looks. Whether super creative or natural, he never 

loses the integrity of who he's making up. Sky is represented by 

NEXT Artists. 

Udo Spreitzenbarth 

Originally from Germany, Spreitzenbarth is an international 

fashion, beauty and art photographer. His editorial photography 

has been featured in international issues of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, 

Elle, and more. His art photography has received international 

acclaim, with a successful series of solo exhibitions from New York 

to Beijing. 

Joe Woolhead 

When the attacks happened on 9/11, Woolhead grabbed his 

camera and shot what he witnessed over the course of three days. 

These were published all over the world. Later, he began working 

with Silverstein Properties to document the rebuilding of the 

World Trade Center. His work has been published in numerous 

publications including the New York Daily News, New York Post, 

and Esquire. 

Philippe Reynaud 

Discovered by famed photographer, Mario Testino in Paris, 

Reynaud has modeled for top global brands including Louis 

Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Rolex and Calvin Klein. He has become a 

top photographer, learning from such luminaries as Bruce Weber, 

Peter Beard and Patrick Demarchelier. He's shot several features 

and covers for Downtown. 

Eric Hason 

Besides his passion for photography and Prospect Park off leash 

with his vizsla, photographer Hason is committed to giving back 

to the community and has been working with children and teens. 

He is the NYC Chapter Director for Flashes of Hope, a nationwide 

charity that brings commercial photographers into pediatric cancer 

treatment centers to photograph patients and their families. 

Dimitri Mais 

As a portrait photographer, Mais believes that great creativity is the 

result of team effort, and values working closely with his clients. 

With a background in painting and a degree in fine arts, Mais 

started taking pictures to reference light for his paintings and fell in 

love with photography. His style is colorful and energetic imagery. 

Aranka Israni 

Israni spent a foundation year at OTIS College of Art and Design 

in Los Angeles and graduated from the School of Fine Arts at the 

University of Southern California before receiving her Masters 

from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. Israni’s 

images expose the power in vulnerability and the beauty of 

simplicity, and reveal the creation that is simply human. 

David Cotteblanche 

This talented Parisian hair stylist to the stars launched the concept 

of late-night pampering when he opened the Red Market Salon 

in Miami and New York in 2005. Cotteblanche’s work has been 

seen in high-end fashion shows and in top titles such as Marie 

Claire, Allure, and Elle. His talents are called on often by 

Splashlight Studios. 

Jasmine Caccamo 

Her European roots and travels have influenced and shaped 

celebrity stylist Caccamo’s eye for style. She started her fashion 

pilgrimage at Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan, and has worked with 

clients such as Taylor Swift, Camilla Cabello and Rachel Platten. 

Her work has appeared in Seventeen, Nylon and Harper’s Bazaar, to 

name a few. 


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Humans 

OF DOWNTOWN 

Scene | Profile | Philanthropy 

Choreographer 

Jermaine Browne 

steps it up 

Downtown. 

Photography by 

Philippe Reynaud 

Class of 

2017 ART 

CLUB 

Our list includes breakout 

singer from America’s Got 

Talent, Yoli Mayor pg.18, 

dancer Jermaine Browne 

pg.20, Downtown artist 

Elizabeth Williams pg.26, 

& many more... 


Scene|Profile|Philanthropy 

Laurie Anderson, 

Robert Wilson and 

Isabelle Huppert 

Fly into the Sun 

By Joe Alexander 

Robert Downey Jr. 

and Susan Downey 

The 24thAnnual Watermill Center 

Summer Benefit was dubbed “Fly 

Into the Sun” by its avant-garde 

founder, director Robert Wilson. The 

magical evening attracted over 1,200 

art lovers. 

The night honored French actress 

Isabelle Huppert and artist Laurie 

Anderson, who performed a concert 

honoring her late husband, Downtown 

music legend Lou Reed. The benefit 

raised over $2 million for the center’s 

year-round Artist Residency and 

Education programs. 

Guests were greeted by a colorful, 

flower-festooned installation hung 

from trees by artist Jared Madere, and 

walked around Watermill Center’s 8.5 

acres, which featured more than 20 

installations and performances curated 

by Noah Khoshbin and Ivan Cheng. 

The largest work was a three-story, 

90-foot wall with a word painting by 

Jenny Holzer reading, “She Outwits Him, 

She Out Lives Him.“ The other side of the 

wall was covered in graffiti by Jokubas 

Nosovas, Nikitas Broukakis and Sam 

Khoshbin. In an amusing twist, attendees 

were allowed to tag the wall with 

spray paint. 

PHOTOGAPHY BY PATRICK MCMULLAN 

Libbie Mugrabi and 

Daiv Mugrabi 

Jean Shafiroff 

Campion Platt and 

Tatiana Platt 


New York University 

proudly salutes our 

alumnus and trustee 

Larry Silverstein. 

With vision and dedication, he has built a 

brighter New York City—just as he has built 

a brighter NYU for over six decades. 



Bold backgrounds and 

bolder costumes. 

Larry Silverstein 

gave the 

welcome speech. 

Breaking 

Records 

This summer, 4 World Trade 

Center’s Gallery in the Sky 

invited brokers to network and 

play in the vibrant setting. 

With a full floor, the scene 

was set for fun and games with 

arcades, costumes and VIPs. 

Arcade games 

for everyone. 

Dramatic makeup 

and girl power. 

The runway drew 

immediate 

attention in the 

raw space. 

Dark and bold 

in leather. 

High 

Fashion 

Brandon Maxwell premiered 

the FW17 collection on the 71st 

floor of 4 World Trade Center 

with a breathtaking sunset view. 

The collection showed off 

more playful, wearable items 

such as chunky sweaters 

and shirtdresses — and the 

collection gave off a dramatic 

and empowering vibe. 

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Walking with 

purpose, the 

models showed off 

the new collection. 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF SILVERSTEIN PROPERTIES

Australian tennis 

player Nick Kyrgios 

Love to 

Love 

Citi Taste of Tennis came in 

hot this August, as tennis pros 

gathered to serve up culinary 

aces with top chefs. 

At this year's soirée at W 

New York, attendees tried their 

hand at tennis in a VR experience 

room, hung out in the Etihad 

Airways lounge, and more. 

Venus Williams and 

Chef Jonathan 

Waxman cooked 

up succotash. 

Downtown's 

Davide Butson- 

Fiori with daughter 

Evie and husband 

Thomas. 

Eating 

Green 

This year, Vegetarian Vision 

celebrated its 25th anniversary 

by hosting the International Vegetarian 

Convention in September. 

Earlier this summer, the kickoff 

party for the convention was 

held at the Indian Consulate, and 

attendees enjoyed cocktails 

and hors d’oeuvres. 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGES, RANG PHOTOGRAPHY, GRACE A. CAPOBIANCO, JANE KRATOCHVIL, ERIC VITALE & HAL HOROWITZ 

Downtown's CEO & 

Publisher Grace A. 

Capobianco 

and team. 

White 

Nights 

International popular pop-up 

culinary phenomenon Dîner en 

Blanc returned to New York for its 

7th year in a sea of white. 

Held at Lincoln Center with 

more than 5,000 people dressed 

in white to impress, the dinner 

party was once again an affair 

to remember. 

Stunning views at 

Lincoln Center as 

evening turned 

to night. 



Singer 

THE CUBAN 

SOUND MACHINE 

With a powerful voice, YOLI MAYOR wants her 

music to be real, and mean something to others. 

By Ellen Johnson 

Yoli Mayor began singing when she was 

two. But she didn’t croon “My Little 

Teapot” or “Old MacDonald.” The first song 

she remembers singing is one of Aerosmith’s 

biggest hits. 

“It honestly just happened,” she says. “The first 

things I remember singing are “I Don’t Wanna 

Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith and the song from 

The Little Mermaid, “Part of Your World.” 

Perhaps she was destined, from the time she 

was two and singing Aerosmith, to lift up her 

voice with power and grace. Which she did, 

during the first episode of season 12 of America’s 

Got Talent. However, infamous judge Simon 

Cowell was not so impressed when she first 

opened her mouth to sing “I Put a Spell on You” 

by Annie Lennox. 

He told her the performance didn’t feel young 

enough, and asked if she could sing something 

else. After harried host Tyra Banks ran out 

onstage to assist in removing Yoli’s diamond 

jewelry and kicking off her shoes, Yoli chose 

“Make It Rain” by Ed Sheeran. And she blew the 

roof off the place. 

Yoli didn’t magically arrive at this point in her 

life. Her family, especially her parents, uplifted 

and encouraged her along the way. 

“My mom has always been the number-one 

fan, my parents together,” she says. “From the 

beginning, my mom always encouraged me 

to keep singing, and my dad was the voice of 

reason but he still always supported me. 

He’s a harsh critic, but that’s because he wanted 

me to grow.” 

Her musical inspiration comes from several 

different artists, including Frank Sinatra and 

Amy Winehouse. 

“I love Amy Winehouse because she was raw 

from start to finish,” Yoli says. “Her music was real 

and unapologetic, and that’s what is attractive to 

me as a songwriter.” 

Yoli wants to reach people with her music. 

“I want people to hear my music and think, 

‘How does she know? How did she know that’s 

how I felt?’” DT 


MULTI-TALENTED 

Besides her 

singing, Yoli Mayor 

has also written 

and performed in 

plays and dabbled 

in jewelry and 

clothing design. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY UDO SPREITZENBARTH, STYLING: LAUREAN OSSORIO, HAIR & MAKEUP: DNICOLE, TOP & SKIRT: NAERUAL LEINAD, JEWELS: JANE KAYE JEWELRY, SHOES: BERNARDO



CLIENT ROSTER 

Victoria’s Secret, 

Mick Jagger and 

Selena Gomez are 

just a few of 

brands and artists 

that Jermaine 

Browne has 

worked with. 

Choreographer 

THE BEAT 

OF THE CITY 

There are many forms of expression. Movement 

is JERMAINE BROWNE’s. 

By Eva Maria Troester 

Choreographer Jermaine Browne has 

worked all over the world — creating 

routines for everything from designers and 

fashion films to singers and stage shows. But New 

York City has played a particularly special part. 

“[New York] is where I found my gift of 

choreography. It’s where I found my masculinity 

and learned that it’s okay to have a feminine side,” 

he explains. 

“This city is very special — it has an amazing 

energy,” he enthuses. “It also forces artists to find 

ways to make things happen.” 

“In NYC, inspiration is everywhere, which can 

only inspire your heart as a choreographer.” 

One of his favorite choreographies was actually 

motivated by the different areas of the city. In a 

fashion film called Move for designer Rachel Roy, 

Jermaine choreographed five different styles of 

dance — ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, funk, 

and rock. 

“The styles of dance were usedto match different 

women who live in different areas of New 

York City.” 

Each area is special in its own way. Just as 

people are different, and dance routines and 

styles are different, so is New York City and the 

areas that comprise it. And each area inspires in 

a different way. 

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“You can walk around the city and see a show 

on Broadway, go to an art gallery, a museum, 

an off-Broadway show, or simply see someone 

performing on the streets,” Jermaine says. 

He has been dancing for most of his life. Ever 

since his mother put him on her feet and danced 

with him, Jermaine hasn’t stood still for long. 

One of his latest endeavors is choreographing 

a stage show for singer Jennifer Hudson. He also 

teaches workshops, works on fashion films, and is 

currently in the midst of a personal project called 

“Respect My Step.” 

But how does he keep on creating something 

new and original? It’s all about the people. 

Whether it’s working with artists or brands, it’s 

important to him that it’s collaborative. 

“If it’s an artist, I listen to their music and see 

where the music guides me,” he explains. “Now, if 

it’s a brand, I try to go along its guidelines because 

the movement represent that brand, but I also 

always try to give something of myself.” 

“I try to trust my dancers, because when 

you’re working with people, it’s important for you 

to be open to what they can bring to you as well,” 

he adds. 

“Seeing your work come to life is an amazing 

feeling, and it never gets old!” DT 


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PHOTOGRAPHER: ANTOINE VERGLAS 

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GROWTH SPURT 

With four locations 

in NYC, maman is 

quickly becoming 

neighborhood 

favorites. Pictured is 

Ben Sormonte and 

Elisa Marshall at 

their TriBeCa spot. 

Entrepreneur 

COMFORTS 

OF MAISON 

French HOT SPOT maman brings a taste of 

home to the hustle and bustle of New York City. 

By Siobhan Gunner 

NOW OPEN 

This summer, 

maman opened 

the marketplace 

marché maman 

next to their SoHo 

flagship location. 

ADDRESS 

237 Centre St, New 

York, NY 10013 


There are only a few places in New York that 

get everything right — and maman is one of 

them. From the décor to the delicious food 

and friendly staff, this French café and bakery ticks 

all the boxes. 

Serving family-inspired food from the South of 

France and North America, co-founders Ben Sormonte 

and Elisa Marshall are changing how New 

Yorkers think about French cuisine. There’s more to 

it than croissants, baguettes and crêpes. 

“We found that in the U.S., Americans have a negative 

connotation of ‘French’ food — that it is heavy, 

unhealthy, and full of butter,” the duo says. 

“We wanted to bring to life and introduce NYC 

to a more Southern French-inspired cuisine, 

incorporating some classic French ‘comfort food’ 

with healthy salads, sandwiches and quiches,” they 

explain. “All our dishes are inspired and named 

after our family and friends.” 

Their families have been an important influence 

in creating maman — which means “mommy” in 

French — giving customers a place where they can 

find comfort, as in any good mom’s home. 

“We decided to name it maman to pay tribute to 

our moms. They are both such strong, wonderful 

women and amazing influences in our lives — 

especially in the kitchen!” 

In a city where new restaurants open on a weekly 

basis and the competition is fierce, innovation and 

creativity are key to survival. 

Luckily, the two have a lot of fun taking traditional 

French dishes and giving them an American twist — 

or vice versa. 

“We took a classic like hot chocolate, and infused 

milk with lavender to create a Southern Frenchinspired 

twist on the traditional American classic.” 

But maman brings more to the table than just 

food. Ben and Elisa have created a home away from 

home in the hustle and bustle of New York City — a 

place where family and friends can come together 

to share the ambience of the space. 

“We found that many cafés and coffee shops were 

very ‘hipster cool’ and trendy, and lacking a warm, 

homelike atmosphere. The space itself has been 

carefully curated to allow guests to feel at ‘home,’ as 

if they are in the dining room of their grandmother 

in the South of France.” DT 




Designer 

SEWING 

A SEED 

With the clothing brand AMUR, SOFIA SHANNON 

has proved that great style does not have to 

come at the expense of our environment. 


Over the past few years, creative director 

Sofia Shannon experienced a shift in the 

way she was buying products. 

“Whether it was beauty, fashion, or the food 

I chose to eat, I started having a higher level of 

consciousness of what I want for me, for my life, 

and for my body,” she explains. 

“I started choosing products made in a 

healthier, more conscious or more sustainable 

way, thinking of the impact that products and 

their processes have on my body and on 

the environment.” 

This way of thinking led her to create AMUR, a 

clothing brand that focuses on lessening the strain 

the fashion industry puts on the environment. 

AMUR — which stands for A Mindful Use of 

Resources — subscribes to the philosophy that 

design can balance beauty and good intentions. 

Each collection is created with a conscious 

sourcing of materials, from choosing organic and 

natural fabrics to working with artisan collectives 

in the developing world. 

“I love fashion and I love designing, and I 

always want to keep doing what I love,” says Sofia. 

“But I came to a point where I learned that fashion 


is the second 

most contaminating 

industry in the world, 

and I had to make a 

change. I felt it was 

necessary to do things in 

a different, better way.” 

With the launch of 

AMUR this past spring, 

Sofia has combined 

her love of design and 

nature in a collection 

that expresses her 

own aesthetic. Every 

collection presents a line 

of statement pieces with a 

feminine personality, tailored 

with strong lines 

and the quality to withstand 

the seasons. 

“To me, nature is the ultimate luxury,” she says. 

“There is nothing I enjoy more than relaxing at 

the beach, swimming in a lake, or hiking in the 

mountains. Why wouldn’t I want to preserve 

the environment?” DT 

FAME FAN BASE 

Rumer Willis, 

Elizabeth Hurley 

and Olivia Palermo 

have been spotted 

in AMUR’s designs. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHANE LAVANCHER


Artist 

DRAWN 

DOWNTOWN 

For over 25 years, ELIZABETH WILLIAMS has drawn 

on her experiences Downtown with paper and pencil. 


With her trained eye catching every 

detail, courtroom sketch artist 

Elizabeth Williams spends her free 

time watching — and documenting — the everchanging 

Downtown. 

“I love our Downtown area and community, 

and think it is a wonderful subject to draw and 

illustrate. Having seen so many things change 

over the years living here, it is a constantly 

moving and evolving area,” she says. 

Elizabeth has lived Downtown for more than 

25 years, since she and her husband bought an 

apartment on Beaver Street. Back then the area 

was vastly different, and she’s seen it grow into the 

bustling neighborhood it is today. 

Through her work as a courtroom sketch artist, 

she’s also been able to document some of the 

biggest cases that have played out in the city. From 

the Mafia trials of 1980s New York City to Martha 

Stewart’s insider trading, Elizabeth has been 

ready in court with her pens and pad, quickly 

sketching the people and surroundings. 

One of her most memorable drawings is of 

financier Bernard L. (Bernie) Madoff — convicted 

of running the largest Ponzi scheme in history — 

as he was cuffed and escorted into the lockup 

from the courtroom. 

“Outside one of the victims walked up to the 


artwork while it was being shot, kissed her fingers 

and touched the drawing, saying ‘That’s just what I 

wanted to see.’ I said, ‘I know, that’s why I drew it.’” 

Courtroom art is very intuitive, and there’s 

no doubt that Elizabeth has a great talent for 

spontaneously whipping out a piece a paper and 

putting pen to it. 

“Took me a while to get a break, but finally I 

got lucky,” she says. “Then it took me years to 

establish myself.” 

However, courtroom sketching is quickly 

becoming a lost art. Today there are only a dozen 

artists or so left in the U.S. To ensure the artwork 

didn’t just slip through the cracks, Elizabeth and 

author Sue Russell put together “The Illustrated 

Courtroom: 50 Years of Court Art.” 

“I thought it critical to codify this historic work 

and the artists’ stories into one volume,” she 

explains. “It was a significant part of American 

legal history, and the artists’ legacy.” 

There’s no doubt that there’s passion in 

everything Elizabeth does with her art, but 

Downtown is especially near and dear to 

her heart. 

“The courtroom work is my job, and [drawing 

Downtown] is my avocation,” she declares. 

“So I draw scenes and events whenever I find 

the time.” DT 

ON DISPLAY 

Currently, some of 

Elizabeth Williams’ 

art can be seen as 

part of the exhibit 

“Drawing Justice: 

The Art of 

Courtroom 

Illustration” at the 

Library of 

Congress in DC. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RYAN LIU


Philanthropist 

SCHOLARLY 

ADVICE 

CEO DAVID ALLYN is leading youth and 

education organization Oliver Scholars 

to impressive success and results. 


LIVE TO LEARN 

David Allyn has 

written four books, 

dozen of articles 

and is currently a 

visiting scholar at 

The New School. 


For the past three years, David Allyn has 

been the CEO of the youth and education 

organization Oliver Scholars, which 

“prepares high-achieving African-American 

and Latino students from underserved NYC 

communities for success at top independent high 

schools and prestigious colleges.” 

Prior to joining Oliver Scholars, David had been 

serving as Director of Education for NJ SEEDS, a 

similar organization. 

“It was a great opportunity to use the skills I had 

learned in both fundraising and programming 

to lead an organization to even greater success,” 

David says about coming onboard. 

Since 1984, more than a thousand alumni have 

gone through the Oliver Scholars program. 

The program follows its scholars closely, and 

can be broken down into three distinct phases. 

First the organization helps prepare the students 

for the steep academic and social challenge of 

transitioning to an independent school through 

a 14-month Scholar Immersion and Placement 

Program. Once students are enrolled at an 

independent school, the organization stays 

very closely connected with them through its 

Guidance Program for Scholars. Lastly, its College 

and Career Service program positions them to 

understand and navigate the college landscape. 

“[We put] emphasis on ensuring that students 

not only excel academically, but also develop into 

strong leaders and engaged citizens. Hence, our 

three main tenets are Scholarship, Leadership, 

and Service,” David explains. 

“Oliver is like a family, which I think also 

sets us apart.” 

The whole staff is committed to helping the 

scholars, and the sense of familiarity and creating 

a safe environment allows the scholars to grow 

and learn. 

“I like to say that the staff has high expectations 

and big hearts — it puts everyone at ease as we 

work together,” he says. 

Oliver Scholars’ main offices are located in the 

heart of Downtown. And having students and 

families that come from all over New York City, 

being in the transportation hub that now exists 

Downtown is a significant advantage. Adding 

to that, many of the organization’s mentors and 

volunteers work Downtown, so it makes it easier 

for them to participate in the programs. 

“I think Oliver is poised to become the 

nonprofit of Downtown New York. We are excited 

by the changes and growth happening here,” 

David says, “and we are eager to partner with 

companies looking to support the 

broader community.” DT 

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A Bright NEW DOWNTOWN 

Shot from the top of 7 WORLD TRADE, the new 

Downtown lights up the dark. 

D 

ocumenting 

Downtown has long been a 

quest of our magazine; to capture first-hand 

the ever-changing and ever-growing area 

it is. After 9/11, the iconic skyline we had known 

for so long was forever changed in the blink of an 

eye, and we made it our job to depict the area as 

it was rebuilt. 

This photo, by iconic Irish photographer Joe 

Woolhead, was taken from the top of 7 World Trade 

on this year’s night of 9/11. Overlooking a vastly 

changed area, this glowing view is a true testament 

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Culture 

Carte du jour | Endurance | Architecture | Drive | History 

Zaha Hadid's 

520 West 28th 

Street blends 

in with the 

High Line in a 

seamless design. 

Rendering: Courtesy 

of Hayes Davidson 

Get woke 

IN NEW YORK 

Get inside the new Nobu pg.34, 

break a sweat with Dogpound 

trainer Dara Hart pg.36, see 

Zara Hadid’s mark on the High 

Line pg.42, & more... 


Carte du jour|Endurance|Drive|Architecture|History 

NOBU 

has arrived 

After 23 years in TriBeCa, 

acclaimed restaurant NOBU 

has moved to FiDi. 


F 

or 23 years, Nobu has delighted New 

Yorkers’ tastebuds from its TriBeCa location. 

But this year, the popular restaurant made 

the move to a historic building in the heart of FiDi. 

“Nobu has made Downtown our home since 1994. 

We had a wonderful relationship with our neighbors 

in TriBeCa, and diners came Downtown from all 

over the world to sample Nobu’s cuisine,” said Drew 

Nieporent, owner of Myriad Restaurant Group. “Now 

in a landmark building, close to the Oculus and 

World Trade Center, we will continue to be a great 

destination for Downtown dining.” 

Downtown Dining Destination 

Upon entering the new Nobu, you’re met with a 

beautiful and relaxed bar and lounge. Beneath a 

floating brushstroke sculpture inspired by Japanese 

calligraphy, you can enjoy the latest libations and the 

special lounge menu. 

Descending the stairs takes you to the subterranean 

dining area, as well as an exclusive sake table and 

beautiful private dining and special event space. 

Here you can relax and savor Nobu’s signature 

dishes, as well as new items that are also destined to 

become classics. 

“While ‘Nobu Style’ cuisine is rooted in tradition, it 

is also influenced by new flavors, local ingredients, 

and our passion in the kitchen,” explained Chef Nobu 

Matsuhisa. “But 23 years ago, we did not think we 

were revolutionizing Japanese cuisine.” 

“We were doing the same thing we do today — 

the best ingredients and dishes made with passion, 

in a beautiful setting with excellent service,” he 

continued. “It’s exciting to bring our philosophy into 

a new space at 195 Broadway, and to see how the 

energy of that space can influence the dishes we 

create. New York is always evolving, and it is great to 

see the Financial District become a true destination 

for food.” DT 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DANIELLE LIU 


Redefining 

AIRPORT FARE 

Start your travels with a flavor 

JOURNEY in the airport. 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE OTG EXPERIENCE 


With a strong belief that “the airport should 

enhance your journey,” the OTG Experience is 

doing just this. Its designed spaces seamlessly 

connect you to tech-enhanced hospitality and 

offer a spectacular dining experience — the perfect 

start to any adventure. 

The OTG Experience is currently available in 

10 different airports throughout the U.S., and 

counts more that 350 restaurants. By consulting 

with celebrated local chefs, OTG manages to 

create unique restaurants that focus on organic, 

farm-to-table dishes with the true flavor of each 

city they’re found in. 

In New York, they’re in all surrounding airports — 

JFK, LGA and EWR — meaning you can get a fresh 

taste of the city and celebrated New York chefs 

up until the very last minute of your stay. Some of 

those include Amanda Freitag, Jacque Torres, Lee 

Hanson and Riad Nasr and when you experience 

their unique cuisine, your journey will have 

already begun at the airport. DT 



WARM UP 

5–8 minutes 

DYNAMIC warm up 

and stretch 

FOCUS: 

Getting your body 

ready to work 

CIRCUIT 1 

4–5 minutes 

45-SECOND effort 

and 15-second 

recovery 

3 rounds followed by 

a 60-second rest 

POWER: 

Squat 

PLYOMETRIC: 

Burpee 

CORE: 

Forearm plank 

circles 

CIRCUIT 2 

4–5 minutes 


and 15-second 

recovery 



POWER: 

Alternating lunge 

PLYOMETRIC: 

Alternating lunge 

squats 

CORE: 

Plank to push up 

CIRCUIT 3 

4–5 minutes 


and 15-second 

recovery 



POWER: 

Plank Rows or Pushups 

(depending on 

equipment) 

PLYOMETRIC: 

360 ° jumps 

CORE: 

V-ups 

Working Out 

INSIDE OR OUT 

No matter the season, being fit and healthy is always 

in style. Trainer DARA HART of the Dogpound shares a 

workout that can be done anywhere. 

Cooler days are on the horizon. You might not 

feel it just yet, but before you know it, winter 

will be here. Before the lower temps hit, 

take advantage of the perfect, crisp fall days or the 

unseasonable warmth of Indian Summer, and take 

your workout outside. 

Downtown sat down with Dara Hart, a personal 

trainer at one of NYC’s hottest gyms, the Dogpound, 

for tips and tricks for getting fit and staying healthy 

no matter the season. 

First, whether you’re training inside or outside, 

build up a routine you can stick with. 

“Don’t just crash diet or work out for a few weeks. 

It’s better to build up a full routine — a full lifestyle 

habit,” says Dara. 

Start out slow, get to know your body, and be sure 

to include a variety of workouts. Too much of a 

good thing… 


“I recommend my clients train between two and 

five days a week, pairing intense workouts with 

more restorative care as well,” she explains. 

Working out doesn’t have to mean spending 

hours at the gym. There are excellent opportunities 

all around you, whether you’re looking to run faster, 

get stronger, or tone up. 

“I personally love to work out outside, I think that’s 

such a wonderful way to train and take advantage 

of the city in a different way,” she says. 

“However, I would recommend that you wear 

sunscreen when outside — and stay hydrated.” 

So grab a bottle of water, some sunscreen, and use 

the city as your playground. 

Strengthen your triceps with bench dips, sprint up 

and down stairs for building up those quads and 

stamina, and find a spot in the grass to throw down 

some burpees. DT 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY NIGEL BARKER 



One HOT RIDE 

The iconic MAZDA MX-5 MIATA 

provides two-seat intimacy and 

sporty performance. 

By Mike Hammer 

You and your companion will fall in love with each other 

and the car’s improved handling as it effortlessly glides 

through the tight curves of Hudson River Parkway as 

you make your way to the orchards, hiking trails and vivid 

vistas of fall foliage in Upstate New York. 

The MX-5’s lightweight body and improved brake system 

all combine to assure that energy never goes to waste while 

you navigate with pinpoint handling, great performance and 

elegant style. Mazda’s environmental technology is evident in 

every aspect of the design and under the hood efficiency. The 

MX-5 features lightweight, rear-wheel drive. And for the driver 

behind the wheel, it serves up the near-perfect balance. DT 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MAZDA 




The Fall and Rise of 

LOWER MANHATTAN 

A local and global perspective of the NEW 

YORK HARBOR Regional Storm Surge Barrier. 

Together we have built and rebuilt 

Downtown Manhattan, once after 9/11 and 

again after Superstorm Sandy in October 

2012. This investment by our city, state and the 

entire country is in danger from climate change, 

extreme weather events, and rising sea levels. But 

today, there is no comprehensive resiliency plan 

in place to protect Downtown or NYC as Sandy’s 

fifth anniversary approaches. 

As reported by the Regional Plan Association 

in their report “Under Water: How Sea Level 

Rise Threatens the Tri-State Region” from December 

2016, a rise in sea level of as little as one foot 

threatens the region’s bay areas, coastal urban 

By Catherine McVay Hughes 

centers, beach communities, airports, 

and seaports. 

Local resilience approaches are important, 

but they move slowly and are mired in 

controversy as neighborhoods desperately try 

to figure out how to build 15-20’ walls at the 

waterfront and deal with enormous projected 

costs and funding shortfalls. 

NYC’s proposed Downtown project is 

broken into multiple compartments and unless 

construction is closely coordinated, this 

segmentation creates the risk that should a serious 

storm strike New York while one segment is 

complete and one isn’t, the completed section will 

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SILVERSTEIN PROPERTIES, RENDERING: COURTESY OF BIG

divert the storm and amplify damage to the neighborhood 

in which protection is under construction. 

Currently, waterfront communities are 

pitted against each other for the limited funding 

available. Instead, they could be working toward a 

comprehensive approach such as the bifurcation 

approach of the New York Harbor Storm Surge 

Barrier, which would be more inclusive, more 

cost-efficient and more effective — and, more 

importantly, reduce those factors that cause 

climate change. 

Rising sea levels create problems in two ways. 

First, they raise normal high-tide levels, and 

second, they make storm surges like Superstorm 

Sandy even more devastating. An all-harbor storm 

surge barrier is the best way to mitigate the storm 

surge risk at reasonable cost, and planning for 

such a barrier should go ahead in conjunction 

with plans for localized waterfront sea-level 

rise defense. 

The question is how high the walls need to be 

to keep the sea-level rise and storm surges out. 

Resiliency is not just about building walls at the 

waterfront. This is a homeland security issue. It 

will take everyone working together to address 

this urgent issue to save New York City, New York 

State, and the many other coastal counties along 

the United States waterfront. DT 

THE BIG U 

The masterplan for securing 

low-lying Lower Manhattan after 

Superstorm Sandy, called "THE 

BIG U," has faced delays. 

As we reach Sandy’s five-year 

anniversary and see more 

catastrophic storms such as 

Harvey, Irma and Maria, it's clear 

that political leadership is 

needed now more than ever to 

secure our cities. 



Legacy on the HIGH LINE 

With 520 West 28th, ZAHA HADID has made 

a work of art and urbanism on the High Line. 

By Aleksandra Lacka 


A 

highly anticipated, sculpture-like, luxury 

residential building will add a new 

aesthetic dimension to NYC’s High Line. 

The completion of 520 West 28th Street is scheduled 

for October 2017, and the building is already gaining 

international acclaim. 

Contributing to the high level of anticipation is the 

fact that the building is the last completely designed 

project of Zaha Hadid, a world-renowned, Pritzker 

Prize-winning architect, before her sudden passing 

last year. 

“From early in her career, Zaha visited New York 

frequently,” says Tiago Correia, U.S. Director of Zaha 

Hadid Architects, “and the city played an important 

role in the development of her creative work.” 

“The building depicts her unique design aesthetic 

inside and out,” adds Greg Gushee, Executive Vice 

President of The Related Companies, the developer 

of the project. 

The structure elevates the visual experience 

of the High Line for both pedestrians and building 

residents. 

“The sinuous exterior of the building creates an 

eye-catching silhouette, allowing those utilizing the 

High Line to appreciate its sculptural shape,” notes 

Gushee, who further points out that the exterior of 

the building is made up of 900 handcrafted metal 

pieces joining together in a chevron pattern that 

frames each residence, creating vast encapsulated 

views from the inside looking out. Correia explains 

that the meticulously handcrafted stainless steel 

façade borrows the materiality of the High Line to 

carry the spirit of Chelsea’s industrial neighborhood. 

The recently announced gallery spaces that will 

be housed within and adjacent to 520 West 28th 

Street anchor the new development to the pulse of 

the High Line, to bring residents and potential art 

buyers alike to the area as a cultural destination. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY SCOTT FRANCES, INTERIORS CURATED BY JENNIFER POST & WEST CHIN

ZAHA HADID 

CREATES 

STRUCTURES 

WHOSE LINES 

SPEAK TO 

NATURAL 

FORM AND 

CONTEMPORARY 

FUNCTION. 

RESIDENCES 

Every residence 

features a custom 

sculptural element 

in an elegant finish 

that integrates the 

functionality of 

usage spaces with 

the artist's design. 

BEDROOM 

Generous master 

bedroom suites 

include ensuite 

master bathrooms, 

large walk-in 

closets or dressing 

rooms, and linen 

closets. 

KITCHEN 

Unique kitchen 

island sculpted in 

white marble and 

high-gloss formed 

millwork integrates 

form with the highperforming 

functionality. 

BATHROOM 

The spacious 

bathroom comes 

with a freestanding 

6-foot bathtub 

by Teuco Guzzini, 

with fixtures 

by Dornbracht. 

Correia recalls that many years ago, Hadid 

used to visit galleries in Chelsea and “imagine the 

possibilities the High Line offered for an alternative 

kind of public space.” The building at 520 West 28th 

Street fully embodies those possibilities. 

The design effortlessly integrates the luxurious 

interiors with exterior green spaces, while still 

maintaining a sense of privacy. Its vast windows, 

which take the same shape as the rounded façade, 

slide open to chevron terraces, connecting residents 

with the life on the High Line. Several of the low 

terraces and adjacent buildings — also controlled 

by Related — are living green roofs or otherwise 

lushly planted. The courtyard enclosure, seen from 

the High Line as well as the building, is a lushly 

landscaped wall. 

The unique amenities of the building aren’t to be 

overlooked. The 75-foot, skylit pool allows natural 

light to fill the space, and gives those using the pool 

a line of vision to the outside while swimming. The 

building also has an entertaining suite that opens to 

the High Line terrace, allowing for a seamless flow 

outdoors during events, as well as housing the first 

private IMAX movie theatre in New York (with 12 

seats), not to mention automated parking, robotic 

storage, and a private spa suite. 

The 11-story development has 21 interlaced levels, 

and features 39 residences ranging in size from 

two- to five-bedroom units priced from $4,950,000, 

to $50 million for the triplex penthouse. 

The 520 West 28th Street project sets a new 

standard for modern luxury urban living. Hadid’s 

iconic design, combined with the cutting-edge 

features and amenities of the building, raise the 

bar for city living that incorporates bold synergy 

between exclusive residential spaces and their 

surrounding environments. DT 

Architectural icon Zaha 

Hadid, photographed by 

Brigitte Lacombe. 



LOUD AND 

PROUD 

The shops would 

always have radios 

playing . One shop 

would blast jazz, 

while another 

would play 

the news. 

CLOSE KNIT 

The whole street 

was one long line 

of radio shops next 

to each other. 

EAST RADIO 

STORE 

located at 76 

Cortlandt street, 

East Radio Store 

was owned by 

Irving Jaffe. 


Radio PARADISE LOST 

Before the World Trade Center, the neighborhood 

was known as RADIO ROW. 

Tubes, knobs, antennas, oscillators, transistors, 

transformers, amplifiers, voltmeters, coils, 

couplers… this was just some of the “junk” 

enterprising radio buffs could find among the more 

than 300 electronics shops clustered around Lower 

Manhattan’s Cortlandt Street. So endless were the 

possibilities of finding that elusive tuning-fork 

oscillator or electrolytic detector that The New 

York Times called it no less than “a paradise for 

electronics tinkerers.” 

But there wasn’t just junk to be had. “Here loudvoiced 

barkers exhort the cash customers not to 

overlook the wonderful bargains,” wrote Robert 

Hertzberg in the September 1932 issue of Radio- 

Craft, “and at the same time they keep a sharp 

By Matt Kapp 

lookout for the light-fingered gentry to whom the 

low prices mean nothing.” Here a well-to-do patron 

could pick up an ornate Amrad Symphony, a fine 

walnut and brass Stromberg-Carlson Treasure 

Chest, or an RCA Radiola Grand — $4,700 in today’s 

dollars — the Bentley of 1920s radio cabinets. 

Meanwhile, the less-well-heeled could still walk 

away with a little Philco Midget for a mere 50 cents… 

just seven bucks today. 

As eclectic as the assorted wares were the 

shop owners themselves, who hailed from all 

walks and corners, and often branded their shops 

eponymously: Blan the Radio Man, Cantor the 

Cabinet King, Digby Auction, Leotone, Oscar’s, Heins 

and Bolet. 

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then 

now 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BERENICE ABBOTT / NYPL COLLECTION & KEN LUND 

THEN AND NOW 

A vastly different 

area today, 

Cortlandt Street 

was once the hub 

of electronic 

industry in New 

York City. 

Absent anti-noise regulations at the time, they would 

compete to lure clientele by blasting everything from 

opera to big band to step-right-ups from loudspeakers 

above their doorways, making for a motley cacophony 

along Cortlandt Street. 

Above all the commotion, the whimsical Cortlandt 

Street “El” station stood stoic watch over the carnivalesque 

scene beneath it like a “Bavarian ski lodge above 

the street [that] helped give the place 

the feel of an enclosed bazaar,” 

as James Glanz and Eric Lipton 

described it in their fascinating history 

of the World Trade Center, City in 

the Sky. 

Harry Schneck was the first to 

set up shop on Cortlandt, when he 

opened City Radio in 1921. At the time, 

the medium was still a novelty. As 

the shops proliferated, “all of the nuts 

came out of the woodwork.” Within a 

few years, Radio Row was home to the 

largest concentration of electronics 

stores in the world, employing some 

30,000 workers. 

Saturday was the big day. Men from all five boroughs 

and beyond would descend on Cortlandt in multitudes, 

often with sons and occasionally daughter in tow. “On 

Saturday afternoons it is well nigh impassable,” wrote 

Hertzberg, “as radio men from the entire metropolitan 

district come down to do their weekly buying.” 

But it wasn’t just buying and selling, hustling and 

haggling. It was terra simpatico, a makerspace for the 

exchange of ideas among fellow radiophiles: How to 

replace a broken tube, fine-tune a transmitter, build a 

ham radio station. 

The onset of World War II caused a temporary 

slump in business, but Radio Row rebounded with 

“TO INVENT, 

you need a good 

imagination… 

and a pile of 

junk.” 

— Thomas Edison 

the arrival of frequency modulation radio and later, 

color television, peaking in the 1950s. Despite the 

turnaround, its days would be numbered. 

On March 27, 1962, the governors of New York 

and New Jersey announced plans for a “World 

Trade Center” smack-dab on top of Radio Row and 

its surrounding warren. Shop owners closed ranks, 

led by the inimitable Oscar Nadel of Oscar’s Radio, 

sued the Port Authority, and took to 

the streets. 

In one of the more memorable 

protests, a mock funeral procession, 

Nadel was carried up and down 

Cortlandt Street in a makeshift coffin, 

flanked by supporters brandishing 

placards with slogans like “Don’t Let the 

P.A. Kill Mr. Small Businessman!” while 

giving interviews to reporters. 

The case wound its way up the 

courts, but the “small businessman” 

was no match for the monolithic Port 

Authority and the powers behind it. 

Shop owners were offered a scant 

$3,000 to move. Some did, others simply folded. 

No trace of Radio Row exists today. Bill Schneck 

took his dad down to the site shortly after it was 

bulldozed in March 1966. Harry ambled out of the 

car and gazed down what had once been “a way 

of life.” 

Bill worried the encounter could be bad for 

Harry’s health. Instead, Bill recalled on Radio 

Diaries, Harry “took it in stride. Everything changes. 

Neighborhoods come and go. So, back we went to 

the car, and off we went.” Few of Harry’s peers fared 

so well. “Oscar Nadel died a broken man,” another 

former shop owner told Downtown Express in 2002. 

“There were a lot of broken men.” DT 


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All Work and 

ALL PLAY 

Ideas to keep your children 

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After-School SMARTS 

Keep your child engaged outside of school with these 

CREATIVE and EFFECTIVE ideas. 

By Kate Sylvain and Kat Lofstrom-White 

School is back in session after a long 

summer, but learning experiences at home 

are plentiful — and great for both keeping 

your child engaged outside the school’s four walls 

and spending time together. 

Read with Your Child 

Every child, no matter their age, should be read 

aloud to for at least 20 minutes each day. Offer 

books that grasp your child’s interest. If they are 

interested in spaceships, find space-related fiction, 

and expand to books about planets and stars. 

When reading to children, ask open-ended 

questions that broaden their thinking — who, what, 

where, when, how — and encourage them to make 

predictions by listening to the words and pictures. 

For older children, start a chapter book together 

and read out loud to them. This is a great way 

to spend time together, and research shows 

that even as our kids get older and can read 

independently, they benefit from having stories 

read to them. Audiobooks are also a good option. 

Put one on with a sleep timer at bedtime. 

Authentic Learning Moments 

Household chores encourage cognitive thinking. 

Sorting laundry and matching socks allows 

for children to distinguish similarities and 

differences. Loading the dishwasher is a real-life 

puzzle! Make math story problems out of everyday 

activities. Cooking together teaches children about 

measuring, timing, and hand-eye coordination. 

That said, don’t overschedule your child. 

Children need time to explore, discover, and play 

on their own. Hand your child some paper towels, 

boxes, markers, and a roll of tape and see what 

happens. Allowing children space to imagine and 

create encourages creativity and the ability to 

“think outside the box.” 

Technology Rules and Guidelines 

Together with your children, create guidelines 

for technology use that you can both agree on. 

Set a timer and create a folder with some of your 

favorite learning apps. Half the time could be 

spent in the learning folder, and half in an app of 

their choice. 

Kate Sylvain is Head of The 

Center for Early Childhood 

Education and Kat Lofstrom- 

White is Early Childhood and 

Lower School Learning 

Specialist and Learning 

Support Coordinator at 

Léman Manhattan 

Preparatory School. 


PHOTOS: COURTESY OF LÉMAN MANHATTAN PREPARATORY SCHOOL



Form and FASHION 

Downtown's green spaces have been 

sprouting FINE ART for years, which inspired 

these combinations of colors and patterns. 

By Alyssa Ellyn Cook 

JEAN DUBUFFET: 

GROUP OF FOUR TREES 

(1969-72) 

With its irregular surfaces, Dubuffet’s 

black and white sculpture stands in sharp 

contrast to the surrounding buildings’ 

straight lines at the Chase Manhattan 

Bank Plaza. 


JEFF KOONS: 

BALLOON FLOWER (RED) 

(2006) 

Surrounded by a fountain, this red 

sculpture in polished stainless steel shines 

bright. Placed outside 7 World Trade 

Center, the blossom-shaped sculpture 

attracts the eye of workers and visitors. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY DBFIORI

DRESSES 

Milly 

Lace Blair 

Feather Dress 

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Burberry 

Collarless Check 

Drawcord Dress 

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Marie Chantal 

Pale Pink Silk Dress 

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SKIRT 

Robeez 

Sparkle Tutu 

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BAGS 

Bari Lynn 

Glitter Backpack 

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Salvatore Ferragamo 

Mini Vara Flap Bag 

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SHOES 

Robeez 

Blossom Ballet 

Baby Shoes 

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Marie Chantal 

Mary Jane Flats 

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LOUISE NEVELSON: 

SHADOWS AND FLAGS 

(1977-78) 

Welded in Cor-Ten steel and painted in 

Nevelson’s distinctive monochrome black, 

these seven sculptures arch tall in the 

triangular intersection of Liberty Street, 

William Street, and Maiden Lane. 



1. What’s your 

favorite thing 

about fall? 

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2. Where will you go 

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3. What’s your 

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4. Where’s the best 

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Barclay asks 

What’s Up FUR FALL? 

Our Resident Pawblisher talks to four of his furry pals 

about FALLING LEAVES, shopping and dining in Downtown. 

Name: Kasper 

Name: Rascal 

Name: Zeke 

Name: Emily 

Breed: Greyhound 

Parents: Bailey Koehlke and 

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Breed: Beagle 

Parents: Synda and 

Terry Kollman 

Breed: Chihuahua/Pekingese Mix 

Parents: Doug and 

Leslie Murray 

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog/ 

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Parent: Christine Tramontano 

1. This is my first fall in New 

York! I can’t wait for perfect walking 

weather and playing in the 

piles of leaves in the park. 

2. When I’m trying to stay close 

to home, I love to go to Fort 

Greene Park.. 

3. I love shopping in SoHo so 

of course my favorite place is 

Zee.Dog. 

4. During summer, I have to stay 

inside because it’s too hot for my 

paws, so I found a cool, dry place 

in Brooklyn that lets me inside, 

called the Lucky Dog. 


1. Cool weather and a chance to 

hunt those squirrels! Even though 

I am bred for hunting rabbits, I 

haven’t found many in the city... 

2. Battery Park – love the water 

views, chasing after the runners 

and bike riders, and maybe find 

one of those aforementioned 

squirrels! 

3. Century 21, of course – can’t 

beat those prices! 

4. Black Hound Bar at South End 

Ave. The Slider Trio is delish! And 

Jeremy whips up a scrumptious 

“Autumn In New York” cocktail. 

1. One of my favorite things to do 

is go on long walks with my dad, 

Doug, behind our building on the 

Esplanade, which overlooks the 

Hudson River. 

2. My parents love to pack up the 

car and bring me on nature hikes 

in Upstate New York. 

3. At my house, we like to shop 

locally first, so we’ll go to Le Pet 

Spa over on South End Ave. 

4. We like to go down to 

Miramar because they are dog 

friendly. I’ll put on my sweater or 

jacket and sit with my parents. 

1. I love the relief from the dog 

days of summer. This pup does 

not like the heat! 

2. There’s no better place than 

The Battery. So many smells to 

sniff and squirrels to chase! 

3.. My neighborhood favorite, 

Le Pet Spa always has a cool 

selection of this season’s latest 

and greatest. 

4. Le Pain Quotidian on River 

Terrace is the perfect spot – it’s 

secluded and covered and I’m 

sure to find some croissant 

crumbs to snack on! 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY RAFAEL RAUTHA

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High - Performing Artists 

It all starts with the body. And these artists keep theirs at 

PEAK PERFORMANCE to do what they love. 


Photography by Nigel Barker 

Location: 4 World Trade Center 

Photography: 1st Assistant: Toby Sprague, 2nd Assistant: 

Christian Ern, 3rd Assistant: Chris Johnson 

Styling: Jasmine Caccamo 

Stylist Assistant: Sydnee Marsh 

Makeup: Matthew Sky 

Makeup Assistant: Anna Koblish 

Hair: David Cotteblanche / Red Market & Jomo Kenyatta 

Hair Assistant: Nicole Eventoff 

Nails: Clive Rousseau / Nails By Clive 

Masseuse: Yotam Kafri & Toumai Kafri / Mudras 

Behind-the-scenes photographer: Eddy Garay 

Special thanks to: David Hollier, Chris RWK, Chinon 

Maria, Layer Cake and all the 4 WTC street artists, 

Silverstein Properties, Ancolie NYC and Harmless Harvest 


Kirk Myers 

Looking at him now, you wouldn’t think that 

Kirk Myers used to be overweight. 

“I was uneducated about healthy eating,” 

he begins. 

“I drank ‘skim’ chocolate milk and thought it was 

healthy,” he adds with a smile. 

Now, knowing much better, he’s come a long way. 

He credits much of it to education and preparation. 

And that’s exactly why he's taken on a more educational 

approach to fitness. 

As owner of the popular NYC gym the Dogpound, 

Kirk Myers’ body is one of his most important tools. 

To work the hours he does — training his clients 

and running a business in NYC — endurance and 

strength are key. 


“I think most people who have their own business 

understand that it doesn’t come overnight. It takes 

years and years of grinding and learning from your 

mistakes,” he says. 

“You must also be open to change, open to feedback, 

and eager to improve your craft at all times, 

in every aspect. If your business is not growing, you 

are dying.” 

And even though business is growing, he keeps 

a focus on the individual. For Kirk, it all comes 

down to training and making a difference for 

other people. 

“You can really change people’s lives and the way 

they feel day to day,” he says. “That’s something that 

I can’t get enough of, it really is priceless.” 

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She started taking lessons in ballet when 

she was just three years old, and absolutely 

fell in love with it. 

Now, Katie Boren is a member of the corps de 

ballet at the American Ballet Theatre, and has 

been able to travel all over the world and perform 

with her idols. But that also means keeping 

her body ready and able. 

“My body is my instrument,” she explains, “so 

it’s very important for me to treat it well and take 

care of it as best as I can.” 

A lot of people don’t always understand the 

amount of work and sacrifice it takes to reach the 

level that Katie is at. It takes much discipline and 

training, but smashing it at the Dogpound gives a 

whole new meaning to “working out. 

“Being around Kirk uplifts my spirit, so much so 

that it doesn't feel like work at all,” she says. 

“Of course, I'm exhausted by the end of our session, 

but that doesn't faze me because we have 

such a fun time together.” 


Anne De Paula 

As a model, Anne De Paula relies on her 

appearance. 

However, this doesn’t come at the expense 

of living her life. 

“I work out to be the best version of myself, that’s 

all. All I want is to be healthy and happy,” 

she explains. 

To ensure this, she works out consistently at least 

three times a week. While it can be difficult to find 

the time between castings and jobs, finding a way 

to make it fun makes it easier. She’s especially fond 

of Muay Thai, and describes herself as always having 

been more of a tomboy. 

A positive attitude allows her to do what she does 

– and to do it well. 

“I love what I do,” she says. “I am always motivated 

to go to work.” 

And loving what she does also makes it easier to 

stay in shape, and she especially loves how great 

she feels after a good workout. 

Being in a field so heavily focused on looks, Anne 

stays grounded with this simple mindset: 

“Love your body no matter what,” she advises. 

“Never try to be something or try to look like someone. 

We are all different and that’s what’s special,” 

she says. 


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Miles Chamley-Watson 

When Miles Chamley-Watson was 

younger, he was always getting into 

trouble. This led to having to stay after 

school and select an extracurricular activity. He 

chose fencing, and it ended up changing his life. 

Now an Olympic fencer, Miles keeps his body in 

incredible shape to compete at the high-performance 

level he’s reached. 

“The body is what allows us to do amazing things,” 

Miles explains. “If you don’t understand or take 

your body seriously, that’s where you run into 

huge problems down the line.” He has a great team 

around him – from a supportive family to his Dogpound 

trainers and fencing coaches – and Miles 

wants to be the best he can possibly be. 

“I am easily motivated,” he says. “I am addicted to 

more. I want to win everything.” 

Right now, he’s training hard to get a spot in the 

2020 Olympics. 

“Three years may seem far,” he notes, “but it's actually 

very close.” 


Cynthia Erivo 

In 2015, Cynthia Erivo’s performance of Celie in 

The Color Purple really kickstarted her career. 

At the 2016 Tony Awards, she took home Best 

Actress in a Musical, and later, along with her fellow 

cast members, a Grammy and a Daytime Emmy. 

Not surprisingly, Cynthia has had to perform at 

peak for long stretches of time. And this starts with a 

strong mind, body and soul. 

“A teacher once said to me, that you have to be fit 

for the job, don't wait for the job to make you fit,” 

she says. 

“So my body is the first thing I start with when it 

comes to work. If my body is ready and well, then I 

know that I can do my work well.” 

Being healthy and staying in shape comes with 

added benefits. Not only does it allow her to 

live out her passion as an actress, it also helps 

her headspace. 

“It's the way I keep myself sane, it’s the way I keep 

myself happy, it’s how I start every single day, 

whether it be stretch, meditation or work out,” she 

explains. “I think that wellness is key.” 

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CAPTION HERE 

Rolls-Royce for 

Hasselblad. 

Some brand 

names for men 

capsulate for. 

1Rolls-Royce for 

Hasselblad. So 

Fitness is an art form in and of itself, and in many 

ways, it’s a prerequisite for many other art forms, too. 

Most performers – whether they be athletes, singers, 

models or others – rely on their bodies’ performance 

to be able to do what they love, to live their passion, 

and be creative. Learning new choreographies and 

routines, competing in sports tournaments, and working 

long hours require stamina and strength. 

This means dedicating long hours and hard work, 

not only to your craft but also to maintain and improve 

your physique so you can perform at your best. 

Strong Arms and Big Hearts 

With the Dogpound, Kirk Myers has created a space 

in New York City where many performers – including 

some high-profile names – find a safe haven to work on 

their bodies. 

“We have really been fortunate to have the nicest 

clients who refer friends to us. I don't look at it as a hot 

spot for celebrities. I feel that we are a community that 

has been built on relationships and driving results for 

our clients,” Kirk explains about its rapid growth. 

“I think it's more about being present and focusing on 

each session. The more amazing experiences we 

bring our clients, the more they will tell their friends 

about it.” 

It’s clear that it’s never been about the attention or 

being exclusive. 

“I am a firm believer in making everyone feel welcome,” 

Kirk says. 

Being passionate and positive are the two most important 

qualities in Dogpound trainers, and this gives 

a warm and inviting vibe, which could be part of the 

explanation for its popularity. 

Though it can be quite overwhelming at times, Kirk 

and his teammates at the Dogpound take it in stride. 

“I think if you don't feel like you’re drowning a bit, 

you’re probably not working hard enough or you don't 

want to be the best you can be,” he says. 

Inspiring Performances 

Wanting to be th best you can be. In many ways, this 

sentence sums up what motivation is for many. To be 

your absolute best. To do your absolute best. And for 

this, having a strong body and a clear mind are necessary; 

power to create, strength to get back up when 

you’re knocked down, speed to seize opportunities, 

and stamina to endure, to live out your passion and 

believe you can do it. 

To smash your goals, one by one. DT 


CATCHING 

THE 

bug 

What started off as brunch with a friend left two 

filmmakers hungry for more knowledge about the 

INSECT-EATING industry. 


Photography by Dimitri Mais 


GATEWAY BUG 

Johanna B. Kelly and 

Cameron Marshad 

have received much 

recognition for their 

documentary on the 

food landscape and 

crickets, the so-called 

gateway bug. 


Johanna B. Kelly and Cameron Marshad are the duo behind 

The Gateway Bug, a documentary feature film on the booming 

American edible insect industry. 

In February of this year, the documentary received the Award of 

Excellence at the Impact DOCS Awards, and has been part of the 

official selections at film festivals such as the International Santa 

Barbara Film Festival and Vail Film Festival, to name just a couple. 

Needless to say, the last few years — and especially the last few 

months — have been anything but quiet for the two. But they 

wouldn’t have it any other way. 

“We’re really enjoying the experience so far,” Johanna says. 

During the spring and summer, they’ve 

taken part in numerous film festivals in 

different cities over a span of just three 

months. 

And just recently, the pair secured 

distribution for the documentary and are 

excitedly expecting a wide release by the 

end of this year. 

Entomophagy Enthusiasm 

Johanna and Cameron met on a feature film set, and together with 

a few friends and other crew members started a writing group in 

NYC. The group ended up making a short film, and while on this 

set Johanna and Cameron quickly realized how their drive, passion, 

and work ethic matched each other’s well. 

They began working on ideas for new films, and found that collaborating 

on their own was especially productive. However, the 

idea behind The Gateway Bug came to them over a meetup with an 

old college friend of Cameron’s. 

The two filmmakers first learned about entomophagy in detail 

during a brunch catch-up with Cameron’s friend, Tyler Isaac. A 

marine biologist completing his thesis project at UCSB, Tyler introduced 

them to entomophagy and even ended up as one of the main 

characters in their documentary. 

“[He] was explaining the overfishing problem on Earth and how 

we fish wild fish to feed farmed fish that are supposed to be reducing 

our reliance on the wild fish,” Johanna remembers. “Because that 

doesn’t make any sense, he explained that his research investigates 

how insects were a better match for feeding fish, using far less 

resources.” 

When he went on to explain that the same can be applied to human 

consumption, Cameron and Johanna’s interest was undeniable. 

A Closer Look 

As they started researching entomophagy and the industry surrounding 

it, the duo was quite surprised by what was going on and 

how little they knew. 

“We had no idea the environmental impact that food production 

had. It’s pretty much the primary contributor to global climate 

change,” Johanna explains. “As filmmakers, we decided to make a 

film and help everyone learn what we learned.” 

“I think the best way to make people aware of sustainable 

agriculture and food production is to make people aware of our current, 

unsustainable agricultural practices,” adds Cameron. 

“When we were made aware, we were immediately inspired to 

look into the solutions.” 


Making the Movie 

To make the documentary, Cameron and Johanna traveled everywhere 

in the U.S. and some parts of Canada. Meeting everyone 

from natural history museum staff members to cricket farmers, they 

were learning more about the industry every day. 

“The film really came together in the editing suite,” Cameron 

recalls. “We traveled to many places and shot interviews with 

so many people.” 

As with most movies, a lot of footage went unused, so Cameron 

and Johanna had to make some tough choices. They ended up focusing 

more on a few key characters and showing the emotional arc 

they went through over the course of the couple of years they spent 

with them. 

The end result is a very impartial and organic movie. It’s not 

lecturing, but rather informational, and mirrors Johanna and 

Cameron’s experience. Just as they learn more about entomophagy 

throughout making the movie, so do those watching it. 

“The purpose of our film is to enable free thought around how our 

food is made and how we define what food is,” Cameron says. 

“It’s a call to action, to encourage new ways of thinking about food 

production, food culture and their environmental consequences.” 

And there are many ways to learn more 

about sustainability agriculture and food 

production. 

“Since developing the documentary, 

we’ve come across so many individuals 

and organizations beyond those involved 

with entomophagy who are doing their 

part to make change,” Cameron says. 

“I’m very much about getting involved in your local community; 

it’s convenient and also means you, your family, and friends will 

directly benefit,” adds Johanna. 

“There’s a great farmers’ market in TriBeCa on Saturday mornings 

where you can take your food waste, and they offer lots of 

info on what else you can do Downtown to contribute positively to 

the community,” she continues. 

“Buy the farmers’ food, taste what your New York flavors are… 

the people are really friendly, so stay for a chat and find out how else 

you can join in to celebrate a healthier future.” 

Creating Together in NYC 

The partnership goes beyond what happens behind the camera 

and in the writers’ room. Earlier this year, they got married in their 

Brooklyn backyard at a small ceremony with friends and family. 

Calling NYC home, the pair enjoys everything the city has to 

offer. Especially from an inspirational point of view. 

“There are a number of projects in the pipeline," Cameron reveals. 

"Being in New York provides many possible subjects, so there are 

some New York-specific projects, both short and feature length.” 

And then of course, there is their latest project. This September, 

the couple welcomed a third member to their movie-making group, 

as Johanna gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. DT 

PHOTOS: PRESS STILL, TOMMY NOLAN

Whether it’s bugs of any kind, 

anything that can help supply 

food to the people who need 

it the most. 

— Culinary expert Andrew Zimmern 

PRETTY IN PINK 

Beet pickled eggs 

with honey 

mustard and 

crickets served at 

the Minneapolis St. 

Paul International 

Film Festival. 


Shaking 

P 

it 

Downtown 

With his extensive expertise when it comes to 

cocktails, ADAM SEGER is raising the bar. 





It all started with perfecting a banana smoothie. When Adam Seger 

was just five years old, his parents bought a blender, and the 

experimenting began. 

Now, as the mastermind behind the extensive drink list at the 

iPic Theaters as well as Tuck Rooms at select locations, it’s safe 

to say that the sommelier and executive bartender shaking up 

creative concoc tions is far from finished. 

“Early on, there was always that fascination with the 

creative process,” Adam explains. 

“My dad was a bartender in college, and I thought that was 

really cool.” 

Personal Touch 

Adam started out leaning toward the fine dining world. 

He attended the Cornell University School of Hotel 

Administration, and while still in school did two apprenticeships 

in France. Here, he really became enamored with fine 

dining. Spending time in Europe showed him that as far as 


taking professionalism and hospitality to another level, working 

in a restaurant or bar could be a noble career. 

Back in school, there was one experience in his class 

“Distinguished Management Lectures” that especially stuck 

with him. In one of the lectures, Robert Burns, who at the time 

was president of Regent Hotels, blew Adam away. 

“I wrote him a letter because I was really inspired by the 

lecture, and he sent me back a three-page personalized 

letter, not a form letter at all,” he says. “It blew my mind, but 

it’s also something that resonated with me — giving back and 

mentoring people.” 

“One of the things he said in it was, ‘It’s most important for 

you to work in the best places that you can find, where you can 

worry less about what your position is, but work for the best,’” 

Adam remembers.

That took him on a path of 

working for Thomas Keller of The 

French Laundry, Rick Tramonto and 

Gale Gand at Tru in Chicago, and the 

Seelbach Hotel in Louisville. 

From Nacional 27 to iPic 

He took all this with him when 

he started running a restaurant in 

Chicago called Nacional 27, one of 

the first bars in the city to do craft 

cocktails, an all-fresh-juice program 

— and even growing their own herbs. 

“This was really before the craft cocktail movement 

started,” he says. “I found that [Nacional 27] combined 

all of these different experiences. I understood food. 

I understood how to talk to a chef, from the chefs I’d 

worked with. A sommelier as well, to understand 

balance and flavor. To me, cocktails were an organic 

evolution of all of that.” 

From there, Adam met Hamid Hashemi, the 

founder of iPic Entertainment. Mind you, this was 

Cocktail Recipe 

THE DOWNTOWNER 

INGREDIENTS 

750ml of the best 100% de Agave 

Reposado tequila you can get 

your hands on 

1 Golden Pineapple, skinned (keep the 

leaves for garnish), cut in planks (core 

included) and grilled without oil on both 

sides until juicy, aromatic and caramelized, 

then chopped in 1” cubes 

7 Fresno Chile Peppers, split, seeds 

removed, stems removed 

3oz Andrew’s FiDi Rooftop Honey — 

Available at GrowNYC at the 

Union Square Farmer’s Market 

PREP 

Let above infuse at room temperature for 

72 hours in a 2-quart sealable container 

Double strain and discard solids 

COCKTAIL 

Moisten the side of a rocks glass with 

lime, then dip in Kosher salt 

In the rocks glass, squeeze in the 

juice of one lime 

Add the same amount of agave nectar 

as lime juice 

Add 2oz Pineapple-Honey-Fresno 

infused tequila 

Fill glass with ice and stir 

Garnish with an oversized lime wedge 

and a pineapple leaf 

ENJOY! 

Note: As an alternative to infusing your 

own tequila, add 3 slices of Fresno Chiles 

(red jalapeños) and 2 tablespoons diced 

pineapple to the finished drink. 

before iPic began. When he first showed up, Adam 

had no idea who he was. 

“He came in three days in a row. We had 27 

cocktails on the list, and it took him three days, but he 

worked through the entire cocktail list,” Adam recalls. 

When Hashemi called him a week later, Adam had 

no trouble remembering him. 

“There aren’t too many people who come three days 

in row and go through 27 cocktails.” 

Reinventing Movies and Cocktails 

Hashemi’s ideas to reshape the cinema business, how 

people eat and drink at the movies, got 

Adam on board right away. 

“He understood how important a great 

cocktail, and a great cocktail experience, 

is for hospitality. Can that be done in a 

movie theater? It’s something I jumped on 

because it was the opportunity to reinvent 

a busi ness, one of the best pastimes. It was 

an easy decision, really.” 

For the first location, Adam flew up and 

trained the bartenders, wrote the cocktail 

lists, and created a cocktail program that 

had never really existed before for a movie 

theater. When opening the next location, 

Hashemi again reached out to Adam. 

“Now it’s been 10 years, and I’ve opened 

every single iPic,” Adam says. 

Raising the Bar 

Back in New York, where he was born 

and raised, Adam is building his home 

base and getting to know the clientele. 

“I’ve been quite nomadic in the past few 

years while we’ve opened theaters around 

the country,” he says. “I really wanted 

to have an iPic and, particularly, a Tuck 

Room Bar that was my own, kind of a 

home residency bar.” 

And where better than New York City, 

with Adam’s personal memories and a 

world of inspiration? 

“I have great memories of the Seaport 

District, and the Fulton Market Building. I 

used to come down here in the mornings 

with my mom when all the famous chefs 

would be buying fish for the restaurants,” 

he reminisces. 

“I’m inspired predominantly by 

ingredients, by seasons, by foods I taste 

that really resonate with me. We’ve done 

everything from apple cider donuts to 

scones to local bacon,” he explains. 

“Constantly being in New York, you 

always see, taste, or smell new things — how can I turn 

that into cocktail?” 

In recent years, the cocktail industry has evolved. 

The quality of the ingredients has changed, but even 

more so, the consumer. When people go into a bar, 

they’re expecting fresh and balanced cocktails. 

“When you put such passion into a program, into 

a cocktail, and you have more people getting it and 

appreciating it, that feeds on your energy.” DT 


Shear 

JOY 

Raising their children in Battery 

Park, FABIO DOTI and JAMIE LEE 

are surrounded by everything they 

need — community, life, and parks. 



After meeting in 

2008, it didn’t take long before Fabio Doti and Jamie Lee became a 

couple. Now, Jamie works for Bloomberg while Fabio owns two hair 

salons Downtown — and they couldn’t think of a better place than here 

to raise their two children (three-year-old Antonio, and baby Aria, 

who’s just six months old). Downtown is where their story started, 

and every day they cherish the area that has grown so much and has so 

many opportunities. 

Describe a typical day in the life of your family. 

Jamie Lee: Monday through Friday is probably the same for us as 

it is for any other American family. Get up, get the kid to school, get 

the baby fed, and then rush off to work. 

One thing I try to make happen every day — unless I’m covering 

an early or late event — is that we all sit at the table for breakfast, 

baby Aria included. She’s sleeping when we have dinner. It’s important 

for us as a busy family in the city to eat together at least once 

a day. This grounds us as a family, even in our busiest times. 


Hed: Little Apple Asks 

Downtown Parents – Fabio Doti 

& Jamie Lee 

Byline: By Eva Maria Troester 


On Awakenings, so authentic were the results of 

his brain scan, it was feared he had acted himself 

into a genuine coma. 

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DOWNTOWN DO 

With two locations in 

Downtown, Fabio 

Doti Salons are 

favorites in the 

Wall Street, FiDi 

and Battery Park 

neighborhoods. 


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What are the advantages of being in very 

different fields, professionally? 

Fabio Doti: Our combined myriad skill sets. Jamie, 

being in a professional and corporate setting, has 

exceptional attention to detail and numbers, while 

I bring a more creative and free-thinking facet to 

our relationship. 

How do you balance busy work schedules, 

family time and romance? 

FD: Jamie and I typically 

like to reserve Friday 

nights as our personal date 

night without the children. 

I think it is imperative that 

couples, especially with 

small children, remember 

and retain the love that 

brought them together in 

the first place. We’re both 

young professionals striving 

to attain as much success 

as possible, and it can be 

easy to get so caught up in 

life’s everyday responsibilities 

that you neglect to nurture 

the things you love. I 

try to allocate as much time 

for myself, my wife and 

family as possible. 

How do you like to 

spend your weekends? 

JL: We are fortunate to 

have family that is always 

willing to babysit. Fabio 

and I usually have Friday 

nights to ourselves, and on 

Saturdays, I'll hit the gym 

and go for a good swim. 

Saturday might be the only 

day for fitness, so I try to 

make sure I don’t miss 

it. After I work out, I pick 

up the kids from my parents’ 

house, and we all have 

dinner together. Sundays 

we unwind and get ready 

for the week ahead. 

What has surprised 

you the most about 

having children? 

JL: I am surprised at 

how much one couple can 

accomplish in one day, with 

two kids, if they are focused and relaxed. I am also surprised 

at how much a couple, ahem, can argue in one 

day if they aren't focused and relaxed! I was terrified of 

how to balance two kids and our jobs, but another nice 

surprise was that having our second child was such a 

great adjustment. So to anyone who ever told us, “It’s 

easier with two!!”—somehow, they were right! 

FAVORITES 

Downtown family restaurant: 

Too many to choose from! Da Mikele 

has great pizza, Hudson Eats has so 

many options to choose from, and 

who can resist a delicious giant plate 

of nachos from El Vez? These spots all 

have kid-friendly food 

and a great ambience. 

Downtown place to get a cocktail: 

Pier A has incredible views and so 

much seating. Great spot for a drink 

and cool breeze! 

Family tradition: 

We are big on beach time in the 

summer! My parents live on Long 

Island, so we always spend the 

weekends at the town beach. We pack 

a lunch and snacks, and spend the day 

until sunset on the beach. 

Why did you choose to raise your children 

Downtown? 

JL: Battery Park is an incredible place to raise kids. 

Great feeling of community, incredible parks, and so 

peaceful. We are blessed to have the waterfront, where 

Antonio can run around without us worrying about cars 

or sidewalks. The park is everywhere—we’re in Battery 

Park! It’s wonderful to have a great neighborhood and 

community and see so many friendly faces. 

What's your favorite 

thing about being 

parents in Downtown 

NYC? 

JL: Everything is a 

walk away. The school 

is a block away, the 

pool is an eight-minute 

walk, the park 

is right around the 

corner — Fabio’s two 

salons are also right 

here! My most favorite 

thing about Downtown 

is that our story 

started here. We met 

here, got married 

here, Fabio made a business 

here, and now we 

have a family here. 

FD: Being a parent 

has been the most 

rewarding experience 

I’ve ever felt. No matter 

the location, just being 

a parent and watching 

our children flourish. 

What is the best 

parenting advice 

you’ve been given? 

JL: I was advised to 

always check in with 

myself every few weeks 

to calibrate — rejigger 

priorities and figure 

out which parts of my 

life need to be brought 

to the forefront, and 

which parts need to 

take a back seat for a bit. 

FD: A quote that 

has always resonated 

with me is “Character 

isn’t something you teach to your kids.” It’s so true! 

Children are so impressionable, especially at the age 

Antonio is, that you can try to verbally instill as 

much as you can in them. However, what will 

really leave an indelible mark are the everyday actions 

you make around them. More so than tell them, I strive 

to show what being a good person looks like. DT 


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the 

ARTIST 

Over the last few years, as the new World 

Trade Center towers have been built from 

the ground up, Downtown has slowly 

flourished with life and vibrancy. However, this 

wasn’t done by rebuilding alone. The culture that has 

unfolded in the area has played a significant role in 

its vibrant setting. Now there’s an art scene where 

artists — street artists, painters, documentarians, 

photographers and many more — are inspired to go, 

to create, and to use Downtown as their canvas. 

These are some of the artists who have made and 

are still making their mark on Downtown with spray 

cans, brush strokes and through the camera lens. 

These are artists of the towers. 

within 




MARCUS ROBINSON 

Documentarian and Painter 

Marcus Robinson didn’t stumble 

upon Downtown and the Trade 

Center towers by accident. With a 

comprehensive background as a photographer, 

a filmmaker specializing in urban development, 

and a painter — as well as coming from a 

construction family — you might say that Marcus 

was in some ways destined to make the documentary 

Rebuilding the World Trade Center. 

“What I want this work to show is particularly 

the spirit of the city — celebrating the things I 

love about New York, the diversity of the people 

and the sort of can-do spirit. The fact that 

nothing is impossible,” Marcus says. 

“I just love that before these towers existed 

anywhere, they were electronic impulses in the 

minds of Daniel Libeskind, David Childs and 

the architects.” 

He saw early on the need to document the 

rebuilding of the towers, and while it wasn’t 

an easy process, he could finally begin filming 

in 2006, just as the construction crew started 

laying the foundation for what would later be 

One World Trade, better known as the 

Freedom Tower. 

But Marcus didn’t go about the documentary 

in a brick-by-brick kind of way; by focusing on 

the construction workers, he created a touching 

and award-winning documentary with an 

almost spiritual message of perseverance, 

workmanship and community. 

“Right from the start [the workers] sort of 

welcomed me and got me slightly under the 

radar, and with their help and being part of 

that wider construction community, that really 

helped give a very particular feel to the film 

and my paintings,” Marcus says. 

Besides his documentary, Marcus spends 

hours painting — both onsite and in his studio, 

depicting detailed scenes from the sites and 

buildings to portraits of the construction 

workers that give off an affectionate feel. 

“I just love the act of being able to draw — 

looking at something and drawing it creates 

a very intimate and personal relationship,” 

he explains. 

“Out of a sense of camaraderie, brotherhood 

and connection to this project, I wanted to 

honor their work in the best way I could — and 

for my art to be of service to a much higher 

ideal — and that’s what I’ve tried to stick to.” 


CHINON MARIA 

Painter 

Her murals are bright, colorful and 

interesting — a true mirror of Chinon 

Maria’s bubbly personality. With her 

Colombian roots, an easy laugh and a mouth 

that rarely stops moving, there’s a vigor and 

positivity in everything she does. 

“My art is a reflection of my own experiences, 

my travels and family history. And I like 

to think New York has a place for all these 

cultures, and all these ideas that I love from all 

over the world,” Chinon explains. 

“In Downtown, you can walk on any block 

and at any moment you can see people from 

all over the world and that’s, for me, really 

inspiring as an artist.” 

Growing up in the small state of Vermont, 

where the homogeneity was apparent on every 

single corner, she loves New York City for what 

is does best — gathering people in its wide 

variety of diversity. 

“Art has a power to bring together people 

from different cultures to identify with a piece 

of work, to enjoy a piece by just being able to 

see it on the street and getting the community 

involved,” Chinon says. 

To do just this for 4 World Trade, Chinon 

wanted her mural to depict the rich history of 

New York City in an inviting way, and also sat 

down with children from the community to talk 

about the future of the city. 

“It was not only 9/11, the tragedy that 

happened here,” she says. “There were so 

many other things that have made this city 

what it is today — good and bad — so I wanted to 

make sure we could honor that through a piece 

of artwork.” 

“To end it on a hopeful note, I worked with 

community children to say the future of New 

York City is going to be bright, and beautiful, 

and filled with diversity and color.” 


WHISBE 

Sculptor and Painter 

An abbreviation for What Is Beauty, 

WhIsBe is the artist behind 7-foot 

gummy bear sculptures, among other 

pieces. In his artwork, he paints somewhat 

benign characters in an edgier light, such as 

Ronald McDonald as a dictator, or a vandalizing 

gummi bear. 

In creating this contrast, his artwork often 

sparks conversation. 

“I feel like nowadays communication, is 

changing form. And if my work can create a 

dialogue between two people, I think that’s 

pretty powerful,” WhIsBe says. 

“The focus of my work is never to tell people 

what to think — it’s to challenge them.” 

His name comes from wanting to pose the 

question, “What is beauty?” to the audience or 

individual, to learn how they perceive beauty 

in general and what they’re looking at. It also 

works as a cover for the anonymous artist. 

“Today, privacy is such a scarce thing. And 

people so freely give anything and everything 

of themselves to everyone — even people they 

don’t know. I find it helps me maintain more of 

my own spirit for myself,” he says about staying 

under the radar and not putting his face and 

real name out there. 

However, he’s always generous with his art. 

When the chance to fill the floor came around, 

he immediately said yes. Though his first 

thought was slight disbelief. 

“Because we’re such delinquents and 

degenerates, I was like, ‘They want us… 

to paint… with permission… on their 

property?’,” WhIsBe remembers. 

But the art, for all its diversity, has 

truly created more creative interaction 

in Downtown — and within the building. 

“I mean, I sit in the lobby with my 

sculpture and I just see people’s interaction. 

Instead of just suits and ties passing 

by, people stop,” WhIsBe says. 

“And the moment you can have somebody 

stop and pause, to whatever degree it is, you’re 

changing their train of thought. Which is often 

good, because we get stuck in our ways.” 


LAYER CAKE 

Painter 

A 

true New Yorker whose family has been 

living in New York for four generations, 

Sean Sullivan, aka Layer Cake, finds his 

inspiration — and the origin of his street name — 

in New York’s multilayered art history. 

“My inspiration comes from seeing everything 

right on top of each other. In the subways, the 

advertisements that are scraped off to find 

the old advertisements, the graffiti peeking 

through,” Sean explains. 

His art takes a spin on pop culture and pop 

iconic images, and adds in more layers and a 

raw feel of the city. 

“I feel like people are slaves to iconic pop 

images. It gives a familiarity and makes people 

feel connected to it. And then I’m able to add all 

the grittiness to it, which is real life, 

behind it,” he explains. 

While you might not immediately connect 

street art to the old business area of Downtown, 

it’s pretty easy to do so — because art is not 

about fitting into the environment you’re in. 

“As artists, we need to stand out. Have you ever 

seen a 7-foot gummy bear? No. You’ve never 

seen any of this stuff. All of these artists in here, 

they’re so amazing because they’re capable of 

standing out,” Sean says. 

When he was first approached about painting 

in 4 World Trade, he immediately jumped at it. 

“I just knew I wanted to paint it, right away. 

No hesitation. Why would you hesitate to 

paint somewhere you can see all around 

you?” he asks. 

The new buildings have been a major part of 

what’s happening in Downtown. 

And the Ronald O. Perelman Performing 

Arts Center, coming in 2018, will add yet 

another dimension. 

“It’s going to bring a tremendous amount of 

life down here,” says Sean. “And I can’t wait for 

it to happen.”

EIJA ÖHRNBERG 

Watercolorist 

The first time Eija Öhrnberg stepped 

foot onto the 67th floor of 4 World Trade, 

she found the view almost 

too overwhelming. 

“When I first came here, I thought it was 

too much. Like, ‘I can’t do anything, it’s so 

breathtaking,’ but then when I started being 

here, I saw how different the color of the 

city is. And that’s the most inspiring to me,” 

Eija explains. 

The Finnish watercolor artist has been 

painting in the tower for a little over a year, 

and while her previous motifs have been 

Scandinavian forests and green areas, this view 

from the city gives Eija a different take on the 

concrete jungle of New York City that creates an 

almost similar feel. 

“It’s a little like walking around in the forests 

in Scandinavia, when I come up here. Peaceful, 

tranquil and serene,” she says. 

“I always walk around and get an overlook. 

It’s interesting because from up here, you 

can really see how the colors of the city are 

changing, how the sky changes.” 

She paints on long strips and follows shapes 

and silhouettes from various spots of the floor at 

different times of the day. The unique 360° view 

allows her to catch the color scheme of the city 

and sky in the distance. 

“You can see when the weather changes, 

when the clouds come in, when the fog slowly 

takes off, when it’s completely clear… you can 

see everything and then the next minute, 

everything is gone.” 

“When you come from Scandinavia, where 

the buildings aren’t that tall and just overall 

completely different, this view is really 

something…” Eija trails off. 


LEOPOLDO GOUT 

Painter and more 

Just a few floors down, you’ll find Leopoldo 

Gout. Originally from Mexico, Leo came to 

New York City via London in the ’90s, and 

calls himself “a classic product of immigration.” 

On the 64th floor of 4 World Trade Center, 

Leopoldo has set up his studio with music and 

big canvases, and paints murals on walls and 

floors. Nothing is off limits in Leo’s creative 

process. It never has been. 

“New York has been kind of like a sponge,” 

he explains. 

“The more I am part of, the more I find different 

waters and different creative outlets.” 

Over the course of his career, Leo has had his 

hand in many creative projects — music videos, 

movies, writing, painting, video games design… 

the list is long. Much like the area, Leo’s artwork 

is always growing and evolving. 

He’s just published his second book, Genius, 

and has recently wrapped up production on the 

movie Molly’s Game, starring Jessica Chastain, 

Idris Elba and Kevin Costner, which premieres 

in November. 

So when Silverstein approached him to offer 

him the space, it couldn’t have come at a better 

time, as he was looking to combine all of his 

projects in one place. He just wishes there were 

more programs like this to keep 

artists Downtown. 

“The city needs the space to think — parks, 

spaces like the museums, galleries, and art 

studios — these are things I think the city should 

fight to keep, just for the cultural exchange,” 

he says. 

“I don’t think that there is a society that can 

thrive without cultural exchange,” says Leo. 

“And to me, it’s fundamental; it’s as important 

as, say, transportation, because art reflects the 

power of the human spirit and influences it.” 

“I think art is the vital spine of the soul of 

the city.” 


Sometimes it’s hard to imagine the terrors 

that hit Downtown, when you look at the 

vibrant, buzzing, crazy, busy, ever-growing 

and ever-changing area that it is today. Downtown, 

with all its commerce — Westfield, Brookfield Place, 

and every other shop around here, new as well as 

old — all its new residential buildings, a true 24/7 

neighborhood with a culinary scene that seems to 

be growing faster day by day as new restaurants 

and food meccas are turning up. And then there’s 

the culture, the art. Because this area was not 

brought back to life by rebuilding alone. 

Larry Silverstein has always known what art 

and culture could do. With an upbringing filled 

with classical music, he experienced firsthand the 

importance of creativity and having an outlet for 

it. He knew that needed to come to Downtown too, 

for this historic part of New York City to truly be 

revived — inside and out. 

You could very well say that the master plan by 

Daniel Libeskind — the memorial site, each of the 

towers carefully designed by architects such as 

Bjarke Ingels and Richard Rogers, the majestic 

Oculus by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, 

and of course the Ronald O. Perelman Performing 

Arts Center designed by Joshua Prince-Ramus — is 

a work of art in itself. And indeed it is. 

But filling the towers with artwork on the inside 

as well has been another stroke of genius by 

Silverstein Properties. 

Everything from sculptures in front of the 

buildings and in the lobbies 

to artists using spaces as 

art studios — and then of 

course last year’s Art in 

the Sky Gallery, in which 

street artists were invited to 

decorate the 69th floor of 

4 World Trade. 

With the help of gallery 

owner Doug Smith of the 

World Trade Gallery and 

creative consultant Robert 

Marcucci, the street artists 

transformed the space into a 

creative heaven. 

Bringing art to Downtown 

is an ongoing project and artists from all over the 

world have been part of making the area what it 

is today — a lively place with spirit and soul; with 

the city’s heart beating in every corner… an area 

that truly is the heart of New York City. DT 


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Dive headfirst 

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Hotel Riviera Maya 

Float Into 

The Blue 

Explore Hawaii's second 

biggest island, Maui pg.92, 

All-inclusive Mexico like 

you've never seen it before 

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vacation pg.102, & more... 


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ONE ISLAND 

two ways 

Activity-filled vacation at a large resort, or 

relaxation at a pampering boutique property. 


By Katie McElveen 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF STEPHANIE RUSSO, HOTEL WAILEA, RELAIS & CHATEAUX



M 

y drive from 

the airport to Ka’anapali had taken me along the 

island’s northwest coast, where I caught glimpses of 

the sapphire-blue Pacific as I cruised along the curving 

roadway. I reached my destination, The Westin 

Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, just in time to watch the 

sun set over the water. 

As one of the larger resorts on Maui, the Westin offers 

enough action to keep even the busiest guests happily 

occupied. There are several restaurants, pools, a kids’ 

club, free shuttle service, activities galore and an onsite 

outpost of Maui Paddle Sports, which offers outrigger 

canoe rides. 

What sets the resort apart is its dedication to 

Hawaiian culture — in all its forms. At the top of the list 

is the onsite Pu’uhonua Cultural Center, where kids and 

adults can try their hand at playing the ukulele, learn 

a bit of Hawaiian history and language, help cultivate 

native Hawaiian plants, and make leis. 

You’ll find lots of local flavor at the resort as well. I 

dug into a perfectly grilled piece of ahi tuna surrounded 

by island vegetables at Pulehu, the resort’s Italian grill; 

the next day, at Auntie’s Kitchen, my plate lunch — the 

Hawaiian version of the south’s meat and three — was 

perfectly old school, with creamy macaroni salad and 

tender Kailua pork. At Mauka Maika, within the 

adjacent — and just-opened — Westin Nanea Ocean 

villas, you can taste traditional Hawaiian foods like taro. 

There’s also Maui-brewed beer at every bar and 

restaurant onsite. 

Located on the northwestern side of Maui, Ka’anapali 

is a convenient home base for exploring some of the area’s 

most intriguing places. Honolua Bay, which sits at the 

base of a stunning rocky bluff, is popular with sunset 

seekers; Kapalua’s D.T. Fleming Beach Park, a glorious 

stretch of sand that often tops “best beach” lists, offers 

easy access to a number of hiking trails. Closer to the 

resort — and on the shuttle route — is Lahaina, a former 

whaling village filled with shops, restaurants 

and galleries. 

With panoramic ocean 

views, the resort's pools offer 

splashing fun. 


PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE WESTIN KA’ANAPALI OCEAN RESORT VILLAS 




PHOTOS: COURTESY OF DAVID MARLOW & LOO VALDEZ , HOTEL WAILEA, RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX

On the left: 

The hotel is a 

breezy oasis of 

manicured 

gardens, rushing 

waterfalls and 

pretty wooden 

bridges set over 

burbling streams. 

On the right: 

Chef de Cuisine 

Zach Sato serves 

up seasonal, islandgrown 

offerings 

and local seafood 

at Hotel Wailea, 

Relais & Châteaux. 

Wailea, the Relais 

& Châteaux Hotel 

is set on a sloping 

hillside above the 

exclusive resort 

community in a 

breezy oasis of 

manicured gardens, 

rushing waterfalls 

and pretty wooden 

bridges set over burbling streams. But step up to any 

overlook, and the magical blue Pacific appears, speckled 

with islands and sparkling in the sun. At night, when 

the winding pathways and stone buildings are lighted 

by candles and torches, and the breeze carries the scent 

of ripe mangoes and papayas from the garden, it’s 

startlingly romantic. 

Within the resort’s 72 villas, Hawaiian Ohia wood, 

limestone and other natural materials are warm and 

inviting; modern amenities like kitchenettes with Sub- 

Zero and Wolf appliances, huge spa showers and private 

lanais up the luxury quotient. The large fitness center 

is well appointed and adjoins a movement studio where 

patient instructors teach a variety of classes. 

During the day, activity centers around the peaceful 

pool, which is rimmed by lush tropical plants, private 

cabanas and a subdued teakwood bar that turns out as 

many freshly squeezed juices and organic smoothies as 

it does mai tais and piña coladas. 

If you decide to venture to the beach, Hotel Wailea 

makes it easy: Call the front desk and they’ll whisk you 

straight to the sand, where a chair, umbrella and food 

service — courtesy of the adjacent Four Seasons Resort 

— will be waiting at the hotel’s private beach club. 

If you’d rather explore on your own, the hotel will 

pack a basket filled with towels, lunch, drinks, a map 

and other necessities, and send you on your way. I 

arrived at the spectacular — and aptly named — Big 

Beach and spent an hour walking through sand the color 

of suede, then taking a refreshing dip in water so perfect 

that even 20-something hipsters abandoned their studied 

cool and splashed with glee. 

When I asked the lifeguard where to go next, he 

directed me to an unmarked entrance in a stone wall, 

where I discovered a jewelbox nook of a beach called 

Secret Cove. I spent 10 minutes standing on a rock 

trying to get a photo of a sea turtle just at the moment 

she lifted her head out of the water. It was, happily, 

the most stressful part of my day. I spent the afternoon 

in Paia, a hippie surfer town about 40 minutes north, 

watching pros take on the swells at Baldwin Beach Park 

and enjoying a Kona coffee with salty caramel creation 

from Paia Gelato. Then it was time to return to Hotel 

Wailea. I’d been gone long enough. DT 



Unique 

UNICO 

All-inclusive luxury at 

the UNICO 20°87° Hotel 

Riviera Maya in Mexico. 


When it comes to travel talk, odds are 

Mexico, with its many options, is always 

on the table. 

Like Cancún, known for sandy beaches, reef 

snorkeling, a vibrant nightlife and the Mayan ruins... 

or how about Tulum, a perfect spot to kick back 

and relax — focus on yoga, go snorkeling and watch 

impressive turtles? Then there's Cabo San Lucas — a 

beach resort town with plenty of scuba diving by the 

striking El Arco rock formation. 

Make planning, packing and vacationing easy by 

choosing a resort that has it all. This is Mexico allinclusive 

like you’ve never seen it before. Remember 

when all-inclusive destinations were mediocre at 

best, and all about fitting your trip around a tight 

budget? At UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya, they’re 

setting a new standard for the all-inclusive vacation 

and bringing it to a luxury level yet unknown — 

not for those on a budget, but rather for those for 

whom money is no object. Offering everything from 

creative local cuisine prepared fresh by culinary 

masterminds and drinks mixed to perfection to 

sensuous spa treatments and curated adventures, 

this resort fits the bill. It could easily be one of the 

most luxurious destinations this year – ideal for 

relaxing, de-stressing and experiencing everything 

within arm’s reach. 

Living Large and Luxurious 

The incredible UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya 

is a modern version of the all-inclusive resort. 

Imagine celebrated restaurants, delicious drinks 

to your heart’s content, and nightly entertainment 

from acclaimed performers. All unique and without 

comparison. The luxury resort is set on the stunning 

white beaches of the Riviera Maya and has a strong 

connection to its local roots, which it shares with 

visitors by serving local farm-to-table cuisine from 

rotating chefs, planning adventurous tours, and 

incorporating Mayan culture and history — whether 

it be through events, cuisine or interiors. This spot 

will have you hooked from the moment you enter 

the exclusive lobby with views of the crystal-clear 

sea. The design is inspired by the rich character of 


PHOTOS: COURTESY OF UNICO 20°87° HOTEL HOTEL RIVIERA MAYA 

Riviera Maya, and incorporates many natural and 

handmade materials sourced within the area. The 

rooms, suites and villas manage to mix modern 

luxury with familiar rustic details drawn from the 

region’s history. 

Adventures All Included 

This unique adults-only, all-inclusive resort never 

runs out of things to do. UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera 

Maya is for both the adventurer and the 

laidback vacationer. 

Leave most of the planning to the staff, and go on 

one of their many tours. Explore one of the Seven 

Wonders of the World by visiting the historic Chichen 

Itza and swim in a cenote, take a dive with dolphins 

or zipline through the jungle. 

Taking it to the next level, look into their five 

signature tours. Each of these tours is available at 

special hours to make it a more unique, secluded 

experience. Embark on a tour through the ancient 

Muyil ruins, along two lagoons, and into the 

jungle for a hike, or marvel over an enchanting 

sunset with a cocktail in your hand as you sail 

along the stunning Riviera Maya coastline aboard a 

luxurious catamaran. 

If you’re one for the water, there are plenty of 

possibilities — spend your day enjoying an unfiltered 

experience at one of the three pools, or if you’re more 

of a beach lover, wander down to the expansive 

beach, where attentive staff takes care of your every 

whim. When you’re ready to take a break from 

the water, make your way to the spacious private 

cabanas that surround the pool and beach, and bring 

essentials like good books and a playlist with your 

favorite music. 

There are plenty of options to break a sweat while 

at the resort. Not just by lying in the sun, but rather by 

getting active. Their comprehensive fitness program 

is designed to adapt to your personalized routine, 

making it easy to fit into your vacation schedule. 

They offer personal training sessions, meditation and 

yoga, beachfront classes, and a state-of-the-art gym. 

And if you’re more into sports, the resort also houses 

basketball and tennis courts, as well as gorgeous 

golf course. 

For true tranquility, head to the holsitic spa, 

which focuses on mind, body and spirit and 

brings relaxation to a new level. Book a slot at 

their hydrotherapy facility and choose from one of 

the specialty treatments with a variety of natural 

ingredients that add to the relaxing environment. 

Afterwards, head over to the beauty salon and 

barbershop for pampering sessions. 

Vacation Time, and the Living is Easy 

Dining options come served on a silver platter — as 

they should. The culinary experiences vary from 

elevated fine dining to casual beachside buffets. 

Similarly, the cuisine ranges from simple and 

healthy to wonderfully indulgent. The resort has five 

restaurants on property so guests can easily enjoy 

and experience the culture through flavors. 

At Cueva Siete, Executive Chef Christian Bravo 

serves dishes deeply rooted in Mexican flavors and 

traditions. Not only does he have a long history at 

luxury hotels and resorts, and three Michelin-starred 

restaurants in Spain, but his résumé is as impressive 

as his cuisine, which pays homage to the regional 

Yucatecan zest. 

Each restaurant offers a journey of flavors. Travel to 

Asia by visiting Mura House, whose menu draws on 

Asian flavors and techniques with a concentration 

on Japan, and brings together three different styles 

of Japanese cuisine — Teppanyaki, Yakitori, and Sushi. 

Take a flavorful trip to the Mediterranean in a warm, 

intimate setting at Mi Carisa, where each bite bursts 

with sincere affection for the coastal Italian kitchen. 

Get a taste of the European café culture at Cafe Inez, 

or try out the hotel’s casual beachside venue at 

Restaurant 20.87 with everything from an extensive 

morning buffet to a classic grill in the evenings. 

Marvel at the sunset at their lounges and bars with 

your drink of choice, made by trained mixo-logists 

who know just the right drink for you — and how 

to shake a cocktail. To relax from your long day 

excursions, try sipping wine at a painting class, and 

be sure to save some energy for salsa dancing, or 

just sit back and watch entertaining performances at 

Palmera Lounge. 

UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya is an exclusive, 

fun-filled destination, and you can be sure to 

experience spontaneous live acts by talented 

musicians, pop-ups, pool parties, meet new friends, 

and dine at delightful restaurants. DT 



Historical 

ISLAND 

Explore CURAÇAO, a quiet 

Caribbean island rich in 

history, culture and diving. 


Curaçao may not be the first island that comes 

to mind when planning a Caribbean vacation. 

Islands like the Bahamas, Antigua, Grand 

Cayman and the U.S. or British Virgin Islands are 

renowned locales for beaching, swimming, dining, 

watersports and relaxing. But because they’re so 

widely adored by travelers from all over the world, 

they bring swarms of people to their resorts and 

hotels throughout the whole year. 

This brings us to a quieter destination – Curaçao, a 

Netherlands territory with a population of just above 

160,000. If you’re searching for an escape from lower 

temperatures this fall, there’s some good news: the 

average temperature on any given day in Curaçao 

is 80 degrees. Year-round sunny skies and warm 

waters beckon beachgoers and outdoors 

enthusiasts alike. 

Thirty-five beaches comprise the island, assuring 

you and your travel companions plenty of wide-open 

space and, perhaps, a secluded oceanside spot all 

to yourselves. The real gem of Curaçao, and perhaps 

its claim to fame, is the draw for divers. The island is 

surrounded by 65 individual diving sites, a standout 

figure among the islands of the Caribbean. 


Oh, the Places You'll Stay 

The island is fairly affluent, clean and welcoming. 

It offers up both great accommodation and dining 

possibilities. Lions Dive and Beach Resort is a sporty 

hotel and its location makes it the perfect starting 

point for an active island adventure. The Santa 

Barbara Beach & Golf Resort a little further south is 

a luxurious 350-room resort with all-encompassing 

water views, pristine white sand beaches, three pools, 

four restaurants, fun dive, and watersport equipment 

and activities. A place you can truly unwind 

and relax. 

Culture Vulture 

For the adventurer, a must-see is the Mount 

Christoffel Park, located 1,220 feet above sea 

level, replete with local plants and birds, hiking, 

breathtaking views and Plantation Savonet – one of 

the earliest plantations on the island. 

Tour the marvelous Downtown Willemstad, a 

UNESCO world heritage site. Visit the iconic Queen 

Emma Bridge, and stop by the floating market to meet 

Venezuelans selling their fresh vegetables and fish. 

Be sure to make time for the Mikvé Israel Synagogue 

— the oldest synagogue in use in the Western 

Hemisphere. Stepping in is like going back in time, 

with sand floors and artifacts that are still used today. 

On your way to Santa Barbara, do yourself a favor 

and go to the Aloe plantation. The women of the 

plantation will give you an in-depth lesson on aloe, 

growing it and its many natural healing properties. 

One of the women, Dinah Veeris, tours you through 

her meticulous herb garden and shows you how to 

pick herbs off the stems, how to eat them. and how 

they can even be used to brush your teeth. 

Taste of Curaçao 

Curaçao offers plenty of dining options, too. 

Check out Willemstad’s local spots such as Fuoco, 

with picturesque views and delicious cuisine to 

match, and Karakter, with daytime beach service 

in comfortable lounge chairs and a nighttime cozy 

seafront atmosphere. 

Dine at highlights such as the historic Fort Nassau, 

where Chef Thomas Groen from Amsterdam 

prepares casual fine dining with 360º views of 

Curaçao, or Shore at the Santa Barbara Resort, 

where Chef Heinrich Hortencia fires up tasty 

concoctions using local ingredients and reinvents 

Curaçao cuisine. DT 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF CURAÇAO TRAVEL BOARD 



1. 

2. 

3. 

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4. 

5. 

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Botanical Embroidered Swimsuit 

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3. VILEBREQUIN 

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4. GLOSSIER 

Invisible Shield SPF 35 Sunscreen 

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5. WALLAROO 

Victoria Fedora 

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6. SEA STAR BEACHWEAR 

Beachcomber Espadrille 

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En Vogue 

Elle | Lui | Home | Nouvelle Beauté 

Wear white after 

Labor Day. 

Shirt: INC 

Jeans: Helmut Lang 


Aranka Israni 

Some Like 

IT HOT 

Fight off the cooler temps of fall 

with the hottest trends of the 

season pg.106, find men's 

care must-haves pg.111, get 

advice on a skincare regimen 

for all ages pg.116, & more... 


Elle|Lui|Home|Nouvelle Beauté 

1. EUGENIA KIM 

Bianca hat 

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2. 

1. 

2. ETTIKA 

Oh My Darling choker 

ettika.com 

3. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI 

Velvet jersey and tulle evening dress 

brunellocucinelli.com 

4. ANYA HINDMARCH 

Space Invaders shoulder strap 

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5. PRABAL GURUNG 

FW 2017 Runway 

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6. FENDI 

Kan I F bag 

fendi.com 

3. 

5. 

7. ST. JOHN 

Shavari jacquard jewel neck cape 

stjohnknits.com 

4. 

Modern 

MAROON 

Embrace the fall foliage 

by parading this COLOR 

around town. 

By Ashley Tucker 

6. 

Black will always be in style — why wouldn’t 

it be? But this season, it’s time to add some 

maroon to your palette. The stunning 

combination of black and maroon will be the 

quintessential pairing for this fall. Make sure to 

add texture, fur, rhinestones, and shimmer to your 

wardrobe to stay on trend. 

Bag straps are the ideal accessory to 

revolutionize any outfit. Change from one with 

color to another with fur, or even one with 

rhinestones for a step up when you’re on the 

run and in need of a quick new outfit! 

This is one item you don’t want to miss out on 

in your fall wardrobe. 

These pieces will keep you trendy, warm and in 

perfect harmony with the darker hues of 

the season. DT 

7. 

ILLUSTRATION: JASON SIEW 


Makeup Made RIGHT 

Go for a natural look with ALL-NATURAL products. 


A 

classic look we love no matter the season 

is the natural look. Best thing about it? You 

can dress it up and down, and keep it fall 

appropriate with the right colors. This season, go 

for the neutral look with all-natural makeup. 

Many makeup brands are focusing on 

developing eco-friendly, vegan and all-natural 

products to keep you looking your best and 

feeling it, too. And luckily for us, they are getting 

good at it. You no longer have to choose if you 

want the environmental friendly brand, or the 

best one. There’s a ton of makeup out there 

that works wonders and doesn’t harm 

the environment. 

However, there are a few tips and tricks to keep 

in mind to make your natural fall look standout, 

rather than washed out. 

Cohesive Complexion 

Opt for a liquid foundation that melts into the skin 

for a glowing, almost wet finish. Combine it with 

a highlighter to give you the right glow, and add a 

little blush for those rosy cheeks. 

1. TARTE 

Tarteist lip stains 

tartecosmetics.com 

2. LAURA MERCIER 

Eye Basics eyelid primer 

lauramercier.com 

3. COLORSCIENCE 

SPF 50 Mineral Powder 

colorscience.com 

4. TARTE 

Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara 

tartecosmetics.com 

5. GLOSSIER 

Cloud Paint blush 

glossier.com 

6. MARC JACOBS 

Undercover Perfecting Coconut 

Face Primer 

marcjacobs.com 

7. SEPHORA 

Mixology Eyeshadow palette 

sephora.com 

1. 

2. 

4. 3. 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ROBERTO LIGRESTI, MAKEUP: DANA ARCIDY USING MAC, MODEL: VANESSA WALTHER / WILHELMINA, TOP: PRADA 

Iluminating Eyes 

Use matte soft colors for an everyday look and 

build it up with darker, more shimmery colors for 

a more dramatic look at night. Bronze, auburn and 

beige shades, and some metallics, are fall favorites. 

With a good eyeliner and mascara, you can easily 

add a more dazzling look to your eye makeup. 

Locked Lips 

Stick with your stains. These long-lasting 

formulas have sheer coverage, which allow you 

to build up the color and go for a deeper or lighter 

version of your signature shade. Try a nude lip to 

show off natural beauty and soft femininity, or go a 

little darker for fall nights. DT 

7. 

6. 

5. 



FIRE 

& ICE 

Go for the season’s HOTTEST COLORS 

like warm copper and platinum blonde, 

and get tips on fall’s cuts and care. 

By David Cotteblanche, Nicole Eventoff and 

Lionel Atzas, Red Market 

Moisture-deprived hair is very 

common in the fall. Itchy, dry 

skin naturally comes with colder 

weather, and the same goes for your scalp 

and hair. 

Add a hair mask on the driest sections of 

your hair, and leave it in for 10-15 minutes. 

You can also use the mask as a daily 

conditioner by rinsing immediately. 

Remember to change your shampoo and 

conditioner every season, so your hair can 

adjust to the change in temperature. 

As the weather gets cooler, humidity 

decreases, which will cause your hair to be 

flat. Luckily, there are products to help with 

this, such as volume powders and mousse. 

Colors of Fall 

If you’re thinking about coloring your hair 

this fall, avoid some of the most common 

mistakes, such as setting unrealistic hair 

color goals, coloring your hair at home, and 

not maintaining your hair between 

color appointments with the use 

of color-enhancing shampoo and 

conditioner. 

Be prepared and talk to a colorist 

about your wants and needs. And 

if you want to keep it trendy, these 

colors are hot this upcoming season. 

Golden Bronde (Brown-blonde 

shades within hair) — is the quickest 

way to give your hair dimension. 

Dark Bronde — If you have an 

existing darker brownish shade, 

request a gloss from your 

hair colorist. 

Hello Platinum — Fabulous as a global 

hair color. 

Natural-Looking Ombré — Not the 

harsh contrast kind we saw a few 

years ago. 

Sandy Beige— Schedule a lowlight of 

sandy beige tones. It creates a beautiful 

dimension of richness for blondes. With 

sun exposure from summer, the hair 

tends to fade. Perfect time to schedule 

an all-over “lowlight,” including a gloss, 

which will create a softer effect in the 

appearance of your hair color. 

WOW VOLUME 

For styling, apply 

Kérastase 

Mousse Bouffante 

on damp hair for 

buildable volume 

and body before 

you blow dry. 

CARE FOR 

COLOR 

Use this colorenhancing 

shampoo and 

conditioner from 

Oribe to maintain 

your colored 

locks. 


PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTOINE VERGLAS, MAKEUP: GENEVA FONG, HAIR: DAVID COTTEBLANCHE / RED MARKET, MODELS: LUCINDA TAFFS & MARTYNA FRANKOW / ELITE 

Cinnamon Chocolate — An auburn shade 

warms up darker hair to create this hot 

global (all-over) color trend. 

Warm Copper — Bring it on, autumn! 

Hot Cuts 

Shattered Long-Layered Shag with 

Bangs — Having a fringe as well as lots of 

facial framing creates the overall 

shag element. 

Wild and Free Texture — Excellent for 

curly hair textures. This haircut is all about 

shape and balance. 

Choppy Pixie — A short fringe with layers 

all over, keeping texture thick. Texture 

rules this cut on curly, wavy or straight hair. 

Textured 1930s-Inspired “Bob” — With 

subtle graduation, keep the cut slightly 

A-line, shorter back to front, and include a 

wavy blow-dry finish. 

The Shag — A modern take is longer and 

full of volume, not so intensely layered. 

Fringe — Needs no explanation. 

A Midi Cut — Not into short hair and don’t 

want to grow it longer either? This is the 

perfect option. Aim for length around 

the collarbone. 

Stylish Hairstyles 

Wavy hair is still in style, but in a barelythere 

wave. The faux perm is also hot, and 

can be easily recreated by using a 3/4-inch 

curling iron for an ’80s-inspired look. 

Embrace your natural textures too, and let 

your hair air dry for the right feel. Natural 

texture such as curls, or long and sleek hair, 

never really goes out of style. And you can 

add volume with the right products, as well 

as accentuate your natural texture with 

restorative haircare. There’s a line within 

the brands for any of your hair needs. Give 

life to your natural hair, and 

make it amazing. 

If you want your hair out of your face, 

opt for a high, tight, 

sleek ponytail to keep 

it trendy, or a relaxed 

ponytail — these are 

coming back! Also, 

braids and undone 

updos aren’t just 

for summer. Take 

advantage of these into 

the fall, too. 

If your hair is short, the 

smooth pixie is cute 

and fresh. DT 

MORE MOISTURE 

Kérastase's new Aura Botanica line 

is great for fall because it contains 

Samoan coconut and Moroccan 

Argan oils, which helps maintain the 

desired level of moisture. 



Cool 

COLORS 

1. 

Get ready for the cooler 

temperatures with a HOT MIX 

of navy, brown and beige. 

By Ashley Tucker 

For fall, venture outside your comfort zone of 

black and white, and explore colors in this 

season’s savvy shades of navy, brown and 

beige. Play around a bit to get the perfect pairing. 

There are many ways to introduce this palette to 

your wardrobe. Coats, shoes, watches… you name 

it. Sneakers are coming in hot this season, and 

choosing the right pair in the right material can 

take them from casual to dressy. 

The season means reintroducing outerwear — 

stay within the color scheme, but venture into 

different styles. Try on trench coats, blazers, 

and pilot jackets, and find the style that fits 

your look. 

This sophisticated combination of 

colors is sure to be a hit whether you 

are working on Wall Street, checking 

out a new destination for the 

weekend, or heading out to an 

exclusive event. DT 

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2. 

2. FERRAGAMO 

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3. BURBERRY 

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4. MONCLER 

Maglia cardigan 

moncler.com 

6. 

5. BRUNELLO CUCINELLI 

Leather gloves 

brunellocucinelli.com 

6. GIANVITO 

Round-Toe Low-Top sneakers 

saksfifthavenue.com 

5. 

ILLUSTRATION: JASON SIEW 


PHOTOGRAPHY BY ARANKA ISRANI, STYLING: BLAKE GLOVER, HAIR: DAVID COTTEBLANCHE / RED MARKET, MODEL: CHRIS COMFORT, SHIRT: INC, JEANS: HELMUT LANG 

Compact 

CARE 

Stock your grooming kit with 

natural, MULTI-PURPOSE 

products for quick mornings 

— or quick getaways. 


Fall is famously known for windy 

weather and a confusing mix of one 

day’s unseasonable warmth and the 

next day’s rainy clouds with cool gusts. 

The answer to this conundrum is simple. 

Keep your grooming kit stocked with a few 

key products to fix you up in no time. Whether 

you’re throwing them in a tote for a quick 

getaway, or stocking your bathroom cabinet, 

try choosing natural, multi-purpose products to 

keep it light and cover the basics: a fresh, clean 

scent, neat hair, a bright smile and an easy 

cleansing routine to keep your skin clear 

and soft. 

Rinse, Moisturize, Repeat 

Cleanse and moisturize. There’s no way 

around it. No matter if it’s stress, sweat or 

the weather causing your skin troubles, 

establishing a routine of cleansing and 

moisturizing will go a long way. Opt for a 

moisturizer with SPF during the day, and you 

can skip the sunscreen. 

Feeling Fresh 

Don’t forget to apply deodorant, and give your 

teeth a quick sweep—it might sound too simple, 

but just these two tasks will make you feel 

fresher in no time. Take advantage of the many 

natural products on the shelves — choose a 

deodorant without parabens to avoid irritated 

skin, and try out a toothpaste that uses the 

benefits of virgin coconut oil and bamboo 

powder for a brighter, natural smile. 

Locks: Locked and Loaded 

Come wind, rain or shine, will your hair stand 

the test? This dry shampoo paste from R+Co 

is one part dry shampoo, one part styling 

paste, and it adds texture and hold while also 

absorbing oil. It’s perfect to bring along or use 

on a lazy morning. DT 

1. 

6. 

1. MATT & NAT 

Maple tote bag 

mattandnat.com 

2. BOGOBRUSH 

Toothbrush 

bogobrush.com 

3. BADLANDS 

Dry Shampoo Paste 

randco.com 

4. JACK BLACK 

Pit Boss deodorant 

getjackblack.com 

5. JÄSON 

Simply Coconut toothpaste 

jason-personalcare.com 

6. JUNE JACOBS 

Lightweight Lotion 

junejacobs.com 

7. CLARISONIC 

Alpha Fit cleansing brush 

clarisonic.com 

5. 

7. 

4. 

2. 

3. 




Combining Eras 

in the BEDROOM 

Create a SENSUOUS and RELAXING bedroom 

with a hint of decadence and playfulness. 

By Bruce Bierman and Nathan Thomas, Bruce Bierman Design 

When looking at trends, we often look 

to women’s fashion and the 

upcoming forecasts for colors, 

fabrics and patterns. 

We tend to look at “color” as something wex use 

as a tool — and in a bedroom, we like to envelope 

a room in a color, up and over, creating a cocoonlike 

feeling. This is often achieved by using paint, 

but can also be created using wall upholstery and 

a corresponding paint color for ceilings and trim 

work, including doors and door frames. 

Combinations and layers of similar tones provide 

a sensuous and relaxing environment. 

Based on the fall runways, we are seeing lots 

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GOING FOR GOLD 

Take home first 

place this season 

with golden tones 

and a bold mix 

of patterns. 

PHOTOS: COURTESY OF BRUCE BIERMAN DESIGN 

of golden citrons, chocolate and bronze browns, 

along with silky velvets, furs and strong textures 

mixed with bold patterns. 

A mix of eras can be seen on the catwalks, 

with silhouettes reminiscent of the ’70s and 

decades past, full of decadence and playfulness. 

Taking this into interiors, you can combine eras 

by mixing vintage with current when selecting 

furniture and lighting. Go after a bold use of color 

and metallics in textiles, and metals in furniture. 

Focus on luxurious fabrics and elegant textures. DT 



People of Celtic and northern European 

heritage, especially those with blue or green 

eyes, light skin and blonde hair, need to be 

more careful than people with darker skin. 

Having said this, it does not mean that dark-eyed, 

dark-haired people are immune to sun damage. 

The fact is, even brown-eyed brunettes and those 

with dark skin must use sunscreen religiously. 

It may take longer for the damage to appear, but 

eventually it will. 

Not only can sun exposure cause skin cancer — by 

far the most common type of cancer in humans — it 

also ages the skin prematurely. If you look at, say, 

Christie Brinkley, you can see how using good sun 

protection over a lifetime pays dividends. While 

you can’t stop or turn back the clock, there are 

steps you can take to keep your skin healthy 

and youthful. 

Sunscreen and SPF 

Proper use of sunscreen now will help prevent 

discoloration, lines, wrinkles, brown spots, and 

aging. So use a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 

30. If you plan to be in the sun for extended periods 

and have a lighter skin type, an SPF of 50 gives 

added protection. At the same time, it is smart to 

wear good sunglasses with filters shielding against 

UVA and UVB radiation and infrared rays. Wear a 

big, glamorous hat and apply a leave-in sunscreen 

product to your hair. Ultraviolet rays wreak havoc 

on hair’s molecular structure, turning silky strands 

into straw in no time. 

Always apply a lip protectant with an SPF of 30 

or higher. Lips have no melanocytes — the cells 

that produce pigment — so they are especially 

vulnerable to burning. Over time this leads to 

wrinkles and thinning of the lips themselves. 

Moreover, this is a common site for skin cancer to 

develop. Do not let this happen to you! Lipstick is 

not enough. 

Babies and children under six should use 

physical — zinc oxide, titanium dioxide — as opposed 

to chemical — oxybenzone, octinoxate octisalate, 

avobenzone — sunscreens, so check the label. 

Remember to protect children in their strollers 

and carriages, and consider attaching a parasol or 

sunshade when possible. 

Hair Removal and Tanned Skin 

Though beach days are now a thing of the past, 

people still travel and take dips in the pool. Many 

people benefit from the confidence boost and 

convenience factor that laser hair removal 

provides, but it is important to avoid treating 

tanned skin with lasers, so you might have 

to give it a few weeks — even self—tanner 

must be removed before treatment, as 

the laser’s energy will be absorbed 

by the pigmented skin rather 

than the hair. Make sure to seek 

advice from a well-trained 

doctor who either operates 

the laser him- or herself 

or has well-trained 

estheticians. DT 


PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAROLD JULIAN, MAKEUP: KECIA LITTMAN, MODEL: BRUNA HJORT

SKIN WORSHIP 

Sun protection is always a HOT TOPIC, not just 

during summer when the temperatures hover 

in the 90s. 

By Dr. Albert Lefkovits 

LUMINOUS LIPS 

The luxurious high-performance 

sunscreen for lips by CLÉ DE PEAU 

BEAUTÉ restores and hydrates for a 

velvety, luminous look and feel.. 

POWER PROTECTION 

This powerful MOROCCANOIL duo of 

face moisturizer with SPF and 

sunscreen lotion helps keep you 

protected from the sun and leaves 

your skin hydrated and nourished. 

COOL AND COMPACT 

Get a kit that can do it all.. This 

mineral travel-friendly kit from 

COOLA comes with four key items 

including a face sunscreen and an 

after-sun lotion. 



CERTIFIED 

Dr. Ulysses H. 

Scarpidis is a 

leading boardcertified 

plastic 

surgeon and a 

member of the 

American Society 

for Aesthetic 

Plastic Surgery. 

Skin REVEAL 

DR. ULYSSES H. SCARPIDIS talks preventive care, 

regular maintenance and fillers. 

By Grace A. Capobianco 

TWENTIES 

The NEOCUTIS MicroDay with SPF 30 

combines two steps in one: Applying 

sunscreen and daily moisturizing. 

THIRTIES 

Apply a cream with antioxidants and 

exofoliating properties like NEOCUTIS 

MicroFirm to your neck and décolleté 

for a more youthful, sculpted profile. 

FIFTY-PLUS 

Help address the complex signs of 

aging by using a serum like 

NEOCUTIS MicroSerum before your 

moisturizer to improve firmness, 

elasticity, tone and texture. 


How do you assess a patient? 

Before all else, I obtain a thorough patient history. 

Then I assess a patient’s skin by inspecting for 

tone, texture, quality, laxity, sun spots, and aging 

to determine how much sun damage they may 

have accrued. After hearing their concerns, I 

recommend the best treatment. I typically work 

with my patients using a three-step process. 

Tell us about the three-step process. 

First, I make sure they’re using sunscreen 

every single day. Once the patient spends at 

least two weeks taking care of their skin, I might 

recommend a neurotoxin, like Xeomin, to treat 

frown lines or a filler, like Radiesse or Belotero, 

to treat smile lines around the mouth. Lastly, 

depending on the patient and their needs, I 

might recommend a non-invasive procedure like 

Ultherapy to lift, tighten, and tone the neck, chin, 

brow and chest, or a laser, such as Halo by Sciton, 

to resurface the skin, remove sun damage and sun 

spots, tighten pores and fine lines, and improve 

skin tone and texture. 

Can aging be reversed? When is it too late? 

Essentially, it’s never too late to start taking 

care of yourself. Multiple factors come into play 

if you truly want to reverse the signs of aging. 

For instance, self-care, a wholesome diet and 

a healthy lifestyle can play an important role 

in reversing the signs of aging. Medical-grade 

skincare is also important. When used properly, 

TCA peels, glycolic acid, niacin and retinoids can 

help in reversing signs of aging. 

What are your thoughts on medical-grade vs. 

retail products? 

Skincare comes in many shapes and sizes, and 

one size does not fit all. Medical-grade products 

are formulated to perform and deliver the desired 

effect for the right patient. Retail products are 

meant for broader consumption and are generally 

safe and consistent for everyone regardless of 

age, skin type, or skin history. When determining 

which products are skinworthy for you, consider 

three factors: the ingredients included, ingredients 

excluded, and the quality of the ingredients. DT 

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SCARPIDIS AESTHETICS

THE LAST WORD 

Secrets 

TOLD 

Miss Universe IRIS 

MITTENAERE shares 

first impressions of New 

York City, pageants, and 

being a role model. 


How much did you know about New York City 

before moving here from France? 

I didn’t know much because I’d never been 

here before. I imagined taxis rushing by, people 

relaxing in Central Park, pizza and coffee at every 

corner, and a real-life fashion runway. Growing 

up, I had a picture of the Flatiron Building, and 

dreamed of one day being here. 

What were your first 

impressions of Downtown? 

It has charming neighborhoods 

with a lot of history, beautiful architecture, and 

great eateries to enjoy. It felt as though I was in a 

movie when walking along the streets. 

What are your favorite places 

Downtown so far? 

I recently went to the top of One World 

Observatory and it was incredible to see the 

view of the whole city. Seeing a view like that, it 

really hit me that I live in NYC. It was a memorable 

moment that I will never forget. 

How has your life changed since becoming 

Miss Universe? 

I was busy as Miss France, but now as Miss 

Universe, I travel often and continue to experience 

new cultures and meet incredible people 

throughout the world. With NYC as my home base, 

I live with Miss USA and work as an employee 

of The Miss Universe Organization, which many 

people do not realize. 


What would be your advice to young girls 

interested in pageants? 

My advice would be that if it interests you, 

try it! Competing in pageants is great for selfconfidence 

building. It allows you to practice 

public speaking skills, develop professional goals, 

and articulate your opinions on issues people may 

not be familiar with. Pageants also provide women 

with a platform to make an impact on causes 

they’re passionate about. 

How do you deal with being a role model for 

these girls? 

I think about who my role models are, and how 

they inspire me. 

Who is your biggest inspiration? 

My biggest inspiration is my mother. She is a 

hard-working woman and a positive role model 

for our family. She is a teacher, so growing up we 

always had strong values instilled in us about the 

importance of education. DT 

WALL STREET 

has become one of 

Iris’ new go-to 

places Downtown 

– she loves the 

cobblestone 

streets. And in 

Greenwich Village, 

she’s found a new 

favorite restaurant, 

Bar Pitti, which 

serves authentic 

Italian cuisine. 

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