PARK Magazine

Just as we embarked on introducing a publication
which we here at PARK refer to as Hip. Haute.
Historical, during the very beginning phase of New
York being awakened back to life, we are now three
issues in and witnessing a further rebirth of the city
after our Winter Issue saw us back into shutdowns
and uncertainties all over again. While the world we
find ourselves in now is going through yet another
cycle of heartbreak and turbulence that we cannot
easily ignore, I am so honored that you, dear reader,
continue to turn to us for stories which can let your mind wander
to a place of escape and hopefully joy. I am extremely proud of
our team, especially our publisher, Christopher Pape, who
continues to bring his enlightened vision of Manhattan’s leading
luxury lifestyle publication to life. It truly takes a village! If I may
have my own acceptance speech moment – it is awards season,
after all – I have to thank Christopher for letting me be a partner
in this journey and of course, you, who we sincerely thank for
letting us into your home and hopefully onto a coveted spot on
the coffee table. Or even better, take us with you on your next
chic getaway this season!
This Spring Issue serves as a true all-access backstage pass to
today’s leading newsmakers, socialites, philanthropists and
celebrities – including supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio. Our
effortlessly trendy yet timeless cover girl Cornelia Guest is the true
embodiment of all things New York, but even more glamorous.
The actress, author, animal advocate, ‘debutante of the decade’
during the ‘80s and daughter of New York’s original ‘it’ girl CZ
Guest, takes us home to her Texas ranch. This serene spot might
seem like a world away from the place in which she grew up, but it
is no less spectacular. She has certainly lived a charmed life
surrounded by A-listers and royals, but Cornelia is now living her
best life. She is the ‘it’ girl of the century, not the moment.
Editor’s
Letter
We also go back in time to stories from Glenn Bernbaum’s
Mortimer’s, Manhattan’s juiciest watering hole – and yes, I’m
talking about the gossip, not the food! Hear from a list of legends
who pay tribute to this former Upper East Side spot as well as
proprietor ‘Uncle Glenn’, including stories from our Editorial
Director Couri Hay, who gives a glimpse into this iconic spot
from days gone by. If you wish you had been there as a fly on the
wall, now you can be.
Even before being released, our Spring Issue was given a shout
out in another iconic institution, The New York Daily News,
which got word that our famed contributing writer Michael
Gross was writing an exclusive feature for us called “Modeling’s
Miscreants” which digs deep into the scandalous world of
modeling and those associated with it. Now you can read the full
story here! I also had the pleasure of speaking with Johnson
Hartig on the 20 th anniversary of his fashion label Libertine, one
of my all-time favorite fashion brands. Fun and stylish without
taking itself too seriously, Libertine has found itself on every
celebrity and fashion designer over the past two decades. Karl
Lagerfeld was a huge fan himself. If you’re looking to wake up to
something inspiring, watch Wake Up With Marci, hosted by
Marci Hopkins. Not only is she an incredible wife, mother and
host, but Marci is also extremely candid about her personal
battles with addiction and abuse and recently released her
motivational new book called Chaos to Clarity, which is part
memoir, part self-help guide. Catch my own segment on Wake
Up With Marci on March 12 th at 10 am EST on WLNY-TV 10/55,
where I will be talking about my favorite lifestyle finds, from
resort wear picks to sustainable styles, plus celebrity beauty
tricks and more!
As we all pray for peace around the world, I sincerely hope you
enjoy this issue – and don’t forget to breathe in the promising
scent of spring!
Julie Sagoskin Editor-in-Chief