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THE WEDDING ISSUE 

94 FROM THIS MOMENT ON Seven weddings worth noting: Tara Thompson and Neil 

Rasmus; Caroline Suydam Perkin and José Luis Los Arcos Nagore; Samuel Aldrich Polk 

and Phoebe Homer Dick; Starrett Zenko and Petter Ringbom; Helena Khazanova 

and Adrien Gautier; Merideth Moore Aslin and Greg James Imber; and 

Aileen Weber-Lopez and Ian Gumprecht. PRODUCED BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER 

108 HERE COMES THE BRIDE A review of The Wedding Dress, a new book published 

by the Victoria and Albert Museum. BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER 

114 A JEWELRY LEGEND REBORN Ever fashionable, fun, and exuberant, the legendary 

jewelry line Marina B is back in business. Find out how New York’s Windsor 

Group is breathing new life into a celebrated jewelry brand. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO 

120 FLIRTY DANCING Weddings are one of the last occasions where formality’s at 

play when it comes to dancing. Here’s an even-paced review of the basics for men 

looking to impress tbeir partners on the dance floor. BY CHRISTIAN CHENSVOLD 

122 THIS SIDE OF PARADISE An inspired tour leads us to some of the most beautiful 

corners of the globe: ideal spots for saying “I do” or taking your honeymoon. From 

island nuptials to swank city honeymoons, Quest cover all grounds. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO 

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COLUMNS 

22 SOCIAL DIARY Champagne-filled chronicles of the social scene. 

BY DAVID PATRICK COLUMBIA 

60 SOCIAL CALENDAR Our guide to the best benefits and balls, 

from New York to Palm Beach. 

62 HARRY BENSON A visit to the White House before the wedding of Tricia Nixon and Ed Cox. 

64 OBSERVATIONS Thoughts on contributing to The Specatator over the years. BY TAKI THEODORACOPULOS ULOS 

68 FRESH FINDS Gifts for the brides, grooms, and Valentines. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER EIGHER 

72 QUEST ARCHIVES Dominick Dunne on the inspiration to be found in the New York City skyline. 

78 A ROOM TO ROMANCE Jenny Garrigues’s sunporch at the Red Cross Designer’s Showhouse. 

136 WHAT THE CHAIRS WEAR Get down and dress funky at the Four Arts Contemporaries. BY KAREN KLOPP LOPP 

138 APPEARANCES Our society editor makes all the stops of the season to ring in the year. BY HILARY GEARY EARY 

140 YOUNG & THE GUEST LIST Partying with the junior set this winter. BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWNN 

144 SNAPSHOT The crowds cheer for the famous kiss at two royal weddings. BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER 

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I'M A SENTIMENTAL PERSON. A sap. A sucker, even. I 

keep every card my two-year-old Godchild sends me. I cry 

at the end of movies. I suffer a severe bout of nostalgia at 

least once a week. I watch old movies, read old books, and 

listen to old songs late into the night. I’ve always been like 

this—its just a part of my DNA. Lately, I’ve been bitten by 

the “Downton Abbey” bug and I’m prouder than ever when 

I can remark upon how my name came from the show’s predecessor 

“Upstairs, Downstairs.” There is something about 

period films and T.V. shows that seems to soothe away the 

stress of our very post-modern existence—imagining a time 

and place that was somehow kinder and gentler. (The happy 

ending doesn’t hurt either. Why shouldn’t Jane get to marry 

her Mr. Darcy? That’s how a story is supposed to end, right?) 

Of course that’s not how life has ever been. The atrocities of 

World War I would have been devastating to live through 

and the class system in Victorian England was abhorrent. But 

every once and a while we all need to believe in the glittering 

ballroom and rustle of taffeta skirts—even if it’s just for 

a little bit; everybody needs a fairy tale. And that’s one of 

the best parts of going to a wedding. As our fashion editor, 

Daniel Cappello, said to me, weddings are reaffirming. We’re 

allowed to shed our cysnicism and doubts and believe in love. 

There is music and dancing, cake and champagne, and for 

those few hours, it feels like nothing in the world is wrong. 

In our cover story we feature seven weddings that took place 

this year. The couples very kindly shared with us their photo 

albums and details of their wedding day. Each celebration feels 

different from the next. It's not just because of the participants 

or the location, but it's also because of the smallest of details. 

Old-world or free-spirited, each has its own delightful charms. 

Elsewhere in the issue you will find stories on dancing, 

honeymoons, jewelry, and wedding dresses—all aspects of 

any wedding, to be sure. There is plenty of celebrity coverage 

beginning with Harry Benson contributing a fantastic picture 

of Tricia Nixon and Ed Cox before their wedding and concluding 

with the royal balcony kiss of Prince Charles and Princess 

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EDITOR’S LETTER 

From left: Grace Kelly and 

Bing Crosby are 

a perfect match in High Society; Cole Porter's romantic lyrics 

inspired the title of our cover 

story, 

"From This Moment On;" George Gurley re-proposing (properly) to Hilary Heard, the great love behind the story of his 

book, George and Hilly 

Hilly. 

Diana matched against their son Prince William and Catherine 

Middleton. Yes, there is certainly a lot of romance in this 

issue—even for sentimentalist like me. 

Recently I went to a party for George Gurley to celebrate his 

new book, George and Hilly: The Anatomy of a Relationship. In 

the room were a lot of media people: reporters, editors, publishers, 

and agents, many of whom would not leap to mind as being 

sentimental or nostalgic. By trade, their job is to remain cool, 

detached, and focused on the story. This is perhaps why it was 

so touching to see Gurley get get down on bended knees to repropose 

to his fiancée, Hilary Heard. It was really sweet. And a 

little silly. And a lot sentimental. He may have bungled it a bit 

by getting down on two knees instead of one (proposing can be 

nerve-wracking, after all), but that only made the moment more 

lovely and more charming. And I’m sure I wasn’t the only one 

who thought so. Maybe there’s more old-fashioned romance 

bouncing around this crazy world than I thought—and I hope 

you find some of it in the pages of this issue. u 

Georgina Schaeffer 

ON THE COVER: 

Aileen Weber-Lopez and Ian 

Gumprecht were married 

this summer at St. Mary's 

Church in Rosyln Harbor 

with a reception in Oyster 

Bay. The bride wore a dress 

by Reem Acra and the 

groom wore Paul Stuart. 

From the wedding portfolio 

"From This Moment On," 

by Georgina Schaeffer.

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A DIARY READER who was 

divesting herself of a large 

collection of books asked if I’d 

be interested in her collection 

of George Templeton Strong’s 

diaries, as well as Philip Hone’s 

diaries. Naturally I jumped. If 

you didn’t know, both men 

were ardent and committed 

diarists in New York in the 

middle of the 19th century. 

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Marie Trader 

and Judy Swanson 

D AVI D PATR I C K C O L U M B I A 

David Patrick Columbia 

NEW YORK SO CIAL DIARY 

Hone, who born in 1780 

and a generation before 

Strong, was once mayor 

of the city as well as a 

successful businessman and 

a prominent member of the 

society. Strong was a lawyer, 

well-bred in the terms of the 

city at the time, and very much 

involved in the community 

that was New York. 

Yuan Yuan Tan, Tom Ehman 

and Lucy Jewett 

Strong was my “inspiration” 

for the Social Diary when 

I first launched it here 

in Quest, 18 years ago. It 

would have been impossible 

to do what he or Hone did 

because my diary is public 

and theirs were private—so 

private that Strong’s diaries 

remained out of the public 

access for more than a half 

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Randi and Bob 

Fisher 

century after his death. 

The differences between 

now and then are noticeably 

different in that the way 

people think and see things 

has changed so dramatically. 

It was only 60 or 70 years after 

the American Revolution. The 

American republic was still a 

young and noble experiment. 

There were still many living 

Marlene and Helgi 

Tomasson 

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who had known those who 

participated, including the 

players. The principles of 

the Constitution were deeply 

embedded in the nation’s 

collective psyche. These were 

still generations who lived 

close to the land. 

The society that made up 

the elite of New York was 

quite different from today’s 

also. The city was booming 

and bustling, but far from 

full development. With a 

population still well under 

a million, the citizens were 

still provincial. The elite was 

composed of families who 

had known one another for 

generations. 

Here is George Templeton 

Strong’s entry for early 

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January 1860. (He was 40 

years old, married, a father 

and a successful lawyer.) This 

is the New York he was used 

to. Not one of us today could 

relate to their social life (except 

in a technological sense of 

relating). Caroline Astor was 

just establishing herself as the 

queen of the society which 

she would redefine by the end 

of the century. Strong would 

have disapproved of her later 

customs that drew so much 

public attention to her and 

the family fortune. However, 

her claim to position was her 

forebears, who were Dutch 

settlers, and that, more than 

the Astor fortune, was her 

ace. He wrote: 

...Monday the second was 

kept for New Year’s Day. It was 

a fine specimen of crisp frosty 

weather, with a serene sky 

and a cutting wind from the 

northwest. I set forth at eleven 

o’clock in my own particular 

hack, en grand seigneur; and 

effected more than twenty calls, 

beginning with Mrs. Samuel 

Whitlock in 37th Street. My 

lowest south latitude was Dr. 

Berrian’s and the Lydigs’... 

Bishop Potter’s drawing-room 

was perhaps the dullest place 

I visited. The Bishop is always 

kindly and cordial, but nature 

has given him no organ for 

the secretion of the small talk 

appropriate to a five minutes’ 

call. He feels the deficiency and 

is nervous and uncomfortable. 

Very nice at Mrs. George F. 

Jones’s, and at Mrs. William 

Schermerhorn’s. At Mrs. 

Peter A. Schermerhorn’s, in 

University Place , I discovered 

the mamma and Miss Ellen, 

both very gracious. At Mrs. 

William Astor’s (ed. note: 

Caroline Astor), Miss Ward 

(the granddaughter of the 

house) talked of her friend 

Miss Annie Leavenworth... 

Mrs. Edgar was charming in 

her little bit of a house, the 

“Petit Trianon.” Poor Mrs. 

Douglas Cruger seems growing 

old, is less vivacious and less 

garrulous. At Mrs. Serena 

Fearing’s, I was honored with 

a revelation of the baby that 

was produced last summer. 

Pleasant visit to Mrs. Christine 

Griffin, née Kean..etc. 

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easy on the founding director 

who ruled fearsomely like a 

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death in 1972. 

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children of that era, were 

aware of his presence on the 

national scene, often seeing 

him speaking directly to the 

camera in movie newsreels. 

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personal publicity. The F.B.I 

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was his lair. He was assumed 

(by children at least) to be 

pure and perfect, and of 

course everyone believed 

it because that was The 

American Way for most of us. 

Those who thought otherwise 

kept their mouths shut for 

obvious reasons. 

After Hoover’s death, 

it came out that he had an 

active homosexual social 

life and even had a yen for 

crossdressing when in likeminded 

company. This was 

the kind of secret he kept on 

others which could threaten 

and even destroy marriages, 

careers (both professional and 

political), and private lives. 

The irony still flattens some 

people’s disbelief. 

Russell Baker neutralizes the 

“shock” with common sense: 

“It is a rare life that hasn’t a 

few deplorable incidents in 

its chronicle. As Willie Stark 

observes in Robert Penn 

Warren’s All The King’s Men, 

‘man is conceived in sin, born 

in corruption, and passeth 

from the stink of the didie to 

the stench of the shroud,’ and 

when someone looks deep 

enough for dirt, ‘There is 

always something.’” 

I laughed out loud when 

I read that. Coincidentally, 

I had only moments before 

finished Hal Vaughan’s book 

Sleeping With the Enemy: Coco 

Chanel’s Secret War (Knopf). 

My interest in Chanel—a 

name I’ve been familiar with 

all my life—came a couple 

of years ago when I bought a 

small, beautifully published 

paperback called The Allure 

of Chanel, by Paul Morand. 

However, when I opened 

it up to have a look, she got 

me right away. The book is 

an “as told to,” as it were, 

and the woman’s dynamic 

and recalcitrant personality 

is compelling. Reading it, 

I could see she was a very 

difficult person to be around. 

Although she was orphaned 

at a very young age and 

brought up in a Catholic 

orphanage, she grew up to 

have a rich life full of highprofile 

love affairs with very 

wealthy princes, dukes, and 

businessmen who showered 

her with gifts and affection. 

She also had friendships with 

many of the creative giants 

and luminaries of her age — 

including Picasso, Diaghilev, 

Stravinsky, Cocteau, and 

Misia Sert, who was probably 

her closest female friend. 

The world knows what 

happened: Coco Chanel 

became the foremost 

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of the 20th century, literally 

changing the silhouette and 

“the uniform” of modern 

women by putting them in 

pants. She also introduced 

a perfume named “Chanel 

No. 5” in 1924 which, almost 

a century later, still sells 

worldwide at the rate of a 

bottle every three seconds. 

There has been a strong 

revival of interest in Chanel 

in the past couple of years 

with more than 11 books 

published about her. The 

Vaughan book, one of the 

latest, drew my attention 

because her memoir gave little 

to no hint of her nefarious 

political activities in favor of 

the Nazis and Adolf Hitler. 

In this new book, much of 

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her “own story,” the “allure” 

told in the Morand book 

evaporates. What remains is 

the powerful personality of 

drive, ambition, and charm. 

We learn that even before 

the Germans invaded France 

and Hitler capped it with his 

“triumphal” visit to Paris, 

Chanel had developed a 

close, intimate relationship 

with a German officer, Hans 

Gunther von Dinklage, a 

member of German military 

intelligence since the early 

1920s and a major espionage 

Nazi officer. 

We learn that her deeply 

ingrained anti-Semitism— 

rooted in her Catholic 

convent upbringing where 

such bigotry was common 

among the nuns—was 

ordinary and unremarkable 

to those who shared it. It was 

reactivated when the Nazis 

took over France. 

The book reads like a cloakand-dagger 

novel although 

it’s not fiction. The woman 

emerges as highly sensitive 

and empathic to certain 

friends and, most of all, to her 

family of nieces and nephews 

(one of whom might have 

been her illegitimate child). 

She also exhibited little if 

any sympathy or concern for 

those who were economically 

beneath her, or for the French 

people in general. 

Chanel was well into her 

fifties when Hitler began his 

military takeovers and World 

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War II got underway. By then 

she was famously connected 

to the powers and leadership 

in England, France, Germany, 

and Spain. She would use 

those connections (secretly at 

the time) to advance the cause 

of the Nazis. A motivation was 

the freeing of her “nephew” 

(the man who might have 

been her son), who was in a 

German prison camp early 

in the war. However, after 

his freedom was granted, her 

activity increased. 

Another motivation 

appears to have been to wrest 

control and ownership of 

the Wertheimer family who 

actually financed, created, 

and distributed Chanel 

perfumes. The Wertheimers, 

Kenneth Thompson, Sole Aizpurua and Madelon Vroom 

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who were Jewish, had the 

foresight to escape France 

(and settle in New York) 

before the Fall. Many 

Jewish-owned businesses 

were being “Aryanized” by 

the Nazis—in other words, 

stolen from their owners, 

many of whom were sent to 

their deaths in the camps. 

Once the Wertheimers had 

evacuated, Chanel believed 

that she should own the 

perfume business rather than 

owning 2 percent with 10 

percent of royalties (which 

made her very rich). She 

used her Nazi connections to 

accomplish the task although 

the Wertheimers had already 

anticipated as much and 

basically outfoxed her. (Their 

relationship with her remained 

after the war until her death in 

1971 at 88.) 

For the woman, such 

activity was a mark of her 

personal political power. She 

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carried it like the monarch 

she was not. Faking it came 

naturally to her. No doubt she 

was aware of this and enjoyed 

it. She never demonstrated 

sympathy for the fate of her 

countrymen in their plight but, 

instead, thought everything 

would “right” itself after the 

war (assuming Hitler was the 

conqueror). 

As the war was drawing to 

a close, Chanel’s high-level 

connections provided the 

inside knowledge that the 

Germans were going down 

in defeat. She hightailed it 

to Lausanne, Switzerland, 

to a villa she had acquired 

years before. There, she was 

free from the retributions 

and executions that spread 

throughout France. 

When she decided to 

move back to France, which 

she came to miss and where 

she had property and a 

business, she had to face 

official questioning. However, 

much of her most treasonous 

activities were secreted or 

hidden from the light because 

she had friends in high places, 

like one of her former lovers, 

the Duke of Westminster, 

the richest man in England, 

and Winston Churchill, the 

Prime Minister whom she had 

known since he was a young 

man. Did they know what 

she had done? They knew a 

lot. Why did they protect her, 

providing a path of “escape” 

from any punishment? The 

evidence for that answer is 

either not available or no 

longer extant. 

After the war, Chanel 

resumed her business in 

Paris. To those of us who 

came to this life long after 

that, and know her only from 

the present fame of her name 

and the fashion collections to 

which it is attached, there is 

no awareness that she had to 

“struggle” to start up again. 

But she did—as she would — 

because she was Chanel. And 

because she was backed by the 

Wertheimers, who eventually 

bought her business lock, 

stock, and barrel and own it 

(and its great prosperity) to 

this day. 

There are all kinds of lessons 

in this book, many of which 

are not appetizing. In her way, 

her genius was a monster. But 

the book is a page-turner. And 

certain to be a movie because 

you can practically see it as 

you read along... 

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new CD, “Joshua Bell Jeremy 

Denk French Impressions” 

(SONY), and their program 

included excerpts from 

composers Camille Saint- 

Saens, Cesar Franck, and 

Maurice Ravel. 

Bell’s appearance is so 

almost Beach Boys-American 

in spirit, that he looks like he 

could be up onstage with a 

rock group. He is a boy from 

Bloomington, Indiana, albeit 

now 44, and he looks so boynext-door 

when you first see 

him that you wonder if he’s all 

that great. 

Watching him perform in 

person with his Stradivarius 

is as compelling as watching 

Mick Jagger on stage—same 

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idea, different musical venue, 

same dynamic. You can’t take 

your eyes off him, and the 

sounds he slides and plucks 

out of his violin grab you and 

the juices are flowing, even 

roaring at times. You get the 

dual experience of watching 

genius mesmerize, and hoping 

you can keep it in your head. 

The Kochs’ large living 

room had been cleared out 

for the chairs. There was an 

excitement in the air knowing 

we were going to hear 

something special. Even in 

New York, it’s very infrequent 

that any of us are invited to 

hear a great performer in 

concert in someone’s home. 

Among the Kochs’ guests 

were: Muffie and Sherrell 

Aston, Christine Baranski, 

Karen LeFrak, Liev Schreiber 

and Naomi Watts, Princess 

Firyal of Jordan, Boaz Mazor, 

Debbie Bancroft, Campion 

Platt, Patrick McMullan, 

Barbara Walters, David 

Evans Shaw and Glenn 

Close, Carolina Herrera, 

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Wyck, Emily Smith and Paul 

Deleon, Frédéric de Narp, 

Whitney Flesher, Paxton 

Flesher, Tamara Mellon, 

Nicole Miller, David and 

Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, 

Jeff Fuhrman, and Jacob 

Bernstein. 

At about 7:30, everyone was 

seated. Our host introduced 

the musicians and told us 

that the violin was his favorite 

instrument to listen to. Then 

Joshua Bell spoke, telling us 

about the first piece on the 

program, “Sonata for Violin 

and Piano in A Major” by 

Cesar Franck. 

Growing up in Bloomington, 

Indiana, Joshua Bell is very 

American Midwestern with his 

disingenuous, straightforward 

manner and relaxed (but 

neat) appearance. Then when 

he started to play, he moved 

into his material like a great 

actor building a story with a 

song. The influence of his own 

American era is apparent as he 

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proceeded with that relaxed 

appearance of a rocker 

combined with distinctive 

passion of a maestro. 

The performance lasted 

about a half hour. Bell and 

Denk played the Franck, then 

Saint-Saens and then Ravel, 

introducing each with some 

history. The guests gave the 

performers a long standing 

ovation. David Koch felt 

moved to ask Joshua Bell if 

they might have an encore— 

as we were all hoping. He 

responded politely, while 

wiping his brow, that they had 

really played themselves out 

of energy (my words, not his) 

and politely said they couldn’t 

accommodate. There was 

another standing ovation and 

our host invited everyone to 

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“honours” is published on the 

New Year as well as on the 

date of the Sovereign’s official 

birthday (although she was 

born on April 21st, in England 

the “official” date is June 2nd 

and marked by the Trooping 

the Colour). 

This year’s “honours” list 

is especially noteworthy to 

New Yorkers because one of 

our long time citiziens, John 

Richardson, the eminent 

art historian, curator, and 

biographer of Picasso, made 

the list under the overseas 

section of the Knights of the 

British Empire. 

The honours list is 

the ultimate official 

acknowledgement of 

public commendation and 

achievement. It is split into 

classes (“orders”), graded to 

distinguish different degrees 

of achievement or service. 

Various committees meet to 

discuss the candidates and 

which ones deserve which type 

of award and at what level. 

It is then submitted to the 

prime minister or the secretary 

of state for foreign and 

commonwealth affairs or the 

secretary of state for defence 

in London. Then, there are 

certain honours which are 

awarded at the Queen’s sole 

discretion—the Order of 

the Garter, the Order of the 

Thistle, the Royal Victorian 

Order, the Order of Merit, 

and the Royal Family Order. 

The awards are then 

presented by the Queen at 

investiture ceremonies at 

Buckingham Palace. Also 

deputized to present the 

investitures are her eldest son, 

Charles, the Prince of Wales, 

and her daughter, Anne, the 

Princess Royal. 

These honours have been 

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by Queen Victoria more 

than a century ago, with the 

actual investiture presented 

by her son, King Edward VII 

(great-grandfather of Queen 

Elizabeth II). 

Sir Wodehouse was 76 at 

the time of his son John’s birth. 

John’s mother, who was much 

younger than her husband, 

obviously, had previously held 

a position in her husband’s 

firm. Sir John’s grandfather 

Richardson was born during 

the reign of George III, who 

was king at the time of the 

American Revolution. 

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young John had aspired to 

become an artist. When he was 

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17, he enrolled at the Slade 

School of Fine Art. Shortly 

thereafter, however, he was 

called up for the service in the 

Second World War. He soon 

fell ill, ending his military 

career, and he spent the rest 

of the war in London with his 

mother and his siblings. 

In his youth he’d met and 

befriended Francis Bacon and 

Lucian Freud, both of whom 

later painted portraits of him. 

During daytime, he worked as 

an industrial designer before 

becoming a reviewer for The 

New Observer. In 1950, 

then in his mid-twenties, 

he met the art historian and 

prominent Cubism collector 

Douglas Cooper. 

Dina Chartouni, Alec Baldwin 

and Isabella Chartouni 

Two years later, Cooper 

acquired a rundown castle, 

the Chateau Castille outside 

Avignon in Provence, 

which Cooper, with young 

Richardson’s assistance, began 

to transform into a private 

museum of his early Cubism 

collection. 

It was during that time that 

Sir John began to cultivate 

and acquire his now profound 

knowledge of art and its 

history. It was then also that 

he developed friendships with 

artists Fernand Léger and 

Nicolas de Staël and a close, 

life-long relationship with 

Pablo Picasso. 

In the early 1960s, now 

having forged a career as 

Katie Thomson 

Trudie Styler and Darren Criss Jeff Goldblum and Kevin Spacey 

Kate Pakenham, Frank Converse and Maureen Anderman 

an art historian and critic, 

he left behind his life with 

Cooper and moved to New 

York, where he organized a 

Picasso retrospective in nine 

galleries. Two years later, in 

1964, he organized a Braque 

retrospective and was working 

with Christie’s. 

In addition to Sir John’s now 

famous erudition and talent as 

an art historian and writer, he 

had a social personality. He 

possesses a certain charm that 

combines brilliance, curiosity, 

and a natural eye for detail 

with a talent to amuse. 

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newly knighted Sir John 

Patrick Richardson continues 

to possess an intellectual 

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energy that seems indefatigable 

and even more industrious 

than ever. Now working on 

the fourth and final volume of 

his Picasso biography, in the 

last couple of years he’s also 

curated major exhibitions of 

Picasso for Gagosian here and 

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leading a very active social 

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symphony, exhibitions and 

museum openings as well as 

sundry, intimate dinners with 

a wide variety of friends of all 

ages and interests. 

On a Monday night late last 

month, there was an official 

“premiere” screening by the 

Cinema Society of Madonna’s 

new film, W.E., about the 

Windsors—Wallis and David, 

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immortal romance. I haven’t 

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seen it and, at this rate, I may 

never see it because having 

read as much as I have about 

them, and heard as much as 

I’ve been told by many who 

knew them intimately and 

spent a lot of time in their 

company, they remain an 

enigma whose mystery has 

dissolved to myth. 

From the many incidents 

recounted to me by those who 

were part of their social circle, 

they were, as a couple, most 

interesting in almost every 

way because of who they were, 

and not because it was some 

great love affair. The real-life 

eyewitness version of their 

love affair actually sounds 

kind of vapid and even a 

crashing bore. But then that’s 

not unusual with people who 

have an inordinate amount of 

time on their hands with little 

to do other than visit their 

friends or shop. 

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The story that captured 

international sentiment in their 

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the king giving up the throne 

of the very last in the world of 

the imperial monarchies of the 

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of England with Buckingham 

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as town and country. But we 

feel that way simply because 

almost none of us will ever 

experience that otherworldly 

existence that is beyond even 

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of material reality. 

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of an imperial empire. The 

boy with everything. 

Wallis Simpson, also 

approaching middle-age (40 

was considered middle-age in 

those days), had been married 

twice. She had enormous 

certain charm accompanied 

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aspect of at least one of her marriages 

was vague, but much speculated upon. 

It might have been a mariage blanc, as 

the French would say. There were later 

rumors that she was not entirely female 

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been reported that physiologically she 

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which is a rare congenital condition but 

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was widely discussed partly because she 

always appeared to have decisive power 

over him throughout their life together. 

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It’s quite possible and believable that 

Wallis Warfield Simpson couldn’t resist 

the resistable, terminal ennui and all; 

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to what might come of going 

along with him. Not in the 

beginning, anyway. Who 

thinks ahead under these 

circumstances? Who even has 

those circumsetances? 

There was a recent book of 

Wallis’s letters to her previous 

husband, Ernest Simpson, 

written around the time of 

the Windsor marriage. In 

them, she expresses her wish 

that she could be with him 

(Simpson) instead of the guy 

she was marrying (the king). 

The letters also leave the 

impression that Simpson was 

gay, as was Jimmy Donahue, 

the Woolworth heir with 

whom the Duchess later had 

an “affair.” 

It looks as if Wallis’s 

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relationship with the king was 

more of a rut she found herself 

stuck in, golden though it may 

have appeared to the world 

outside, but a rut like any 

other. Her letters to Simpson 

give the impression that she 

felt stuck in a bad situation 

and what could she do. After 

all, he had given up the throne 

of England and everything, 

for her... 

I somehow have the 

feeling that Madonna’s film 

will miss some, if not all, 

of this. Furthermore, the 

manner and style of that 

generation and that class of 

people, so separated from the 

hoi polloi by their privilege, 

is lost forever. World War II 

finished what World War I 

had started. 

Reading Sally Bedell Smith’s 

Elizabeth the Queen, as I am 

right now, I was reminded 

that had Wallis not captured 

his heart, or whatever it was 

that she captured, Elizabeth 

might not have been Queen, 

or at least not until after 1972, 

when the Duke died. Having 

been given the opportunity to 

see how it “worked out” for 

the abdicated king, and the 

kind of man he turned out 

to be, it was fortuitous that 

he left. Although, from the 

looks of it, it was also very 

sad for him, for their life was 

one of glittering international 

nomads. No more, no less. 

Madonna. I was a 

“neighbor” of Madonna’s 

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when I lived in Los Angeles. 

Or rather, we both lived 

in the same area of what 

is known out there as the 

“Bird Streets.” For example, 

she lived on Oriole Place. 

I lived around the corner, 

a little farther up the hill, 

on Doheny. There were 

a lot of celebrities in the 

area. Madonna’s immediate 

neighbors were Cheryl 

Ladd on one side and Dolly 

Parton on the other. Ricardo 

Montalban lived just around 

the corner and either Lieber 

or Stoller, the hit songwriters 

for Elvis et al., lived two 

doors down. 

This was in the ’80s. 

Madonna was a big, big star 

on the music and concert 

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Celine Rattray, Claudia Vick and Dean Winters Quiana Grant 

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ig, big star on the music and 

concert scene and, therefore, 

in Hollywood. The rage. She 

was what the local kids called 

“rad.” I didn’t get her but a 

lot of others, especially the 

younger generation, did. 

I did see her once in a live 

performance at the Wiltern 

Theater, a rendition of her 

“Vogue” in costumes that 

looked like the court of 

Versailles in the 18th century. 

She had a big chorus and 

they danced and sang. She 

was totally sensational. I got 

Madonna then and there. 

Then I saw her in a movie. 

No. Madonna is not an 

actress. She’s a phenomenon, 

but not a thespian. She was 

The Moment and since 

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then she has demonstrated 

the natural shrewdness or 

genius of being able to selfperpetuate 

as a performance. 

Because that’s what she does. 

She’s now a star, our Madge. 

Ya gotta love her. 

Looking at the pictures of 

the Cinema Society Screening 

and the after-party, it’s not 

about the movie or David 

and Wallis Windsor. Who do 

we want to look at? Madge, 

herself. She’s now about the 

age that Wallis was when 

she and David began their 

nomadic lives as the “must 

haves” of international 

society. But Madonna’s 

much younger-looking. In 

those after-party pictures, I 

was reminded of Dietrich. 

The face has “matured” 

into that. She’d be perfect 

for a Dietrich role. Maybe 

Shanghai Express? Or even 

The Blue Angel (or did she 

do that already?). 

Back when we were 

“neighbors,” although I 

didn’t know her, I saw her 

frequently because she often 

jogged. She had a route that 

I was told was five miles. 

Sometimes she did this daily. 

She wore black and she was 

tan-less and buffed. Buffed. 

She began her jogging 

routine at her gate on Oriole 

Place, would run down Oriole 

Lane, up over Thrasher, 

down Rising Glen to Sunset 

Plaza, and then west to 

Beverly Hills and the Beverly 

Hills Hotel. There she would 

turn around and run back to 

Doheny Drive and Sunset, 

at which point she would 

turn herself around and run 

backwards up Doheny to 

Oriole. Backwards up very 

steep hills maybe a mile or 

so. You can see the route on 

a Google map. It remains 

awesome in retrospect. 

I’ve never met Madonna 

(did I say that already?), 

nor does the idea interest 

me particularly. But I do 

admire her as a professional 

artist, her natural ambition, 

and her claim on her life. It’s 

the best story of all and she 

keeps telling it and moving 

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foot ceilings, 4 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen, and sumptuous baths. It also offers outdoor spaces, 

central air conditioning, and garaging for 2 cars. Offered at $2,999,999 

GARRISON, NY - Spacious and open country home with fabulous HUDSON RIVER 

VIEWS to the west and north to Storm King Mt and Newburgh Bay. The living room features 

GARRISON, NY - Spacious and open country home with fabulous HUDSON RIVER 

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VIEWS to the west and north to Storm King Mt and Newburgh Bay. The living room features 

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60 QUEST 

FEBRUARY 

On February 28, the New York Rangers will host Casino Night 2012 to support the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit charity that works with 

all areas of the Madison Square Garden Company to make dreams come true for kids facing obstacles. For more information, call 877.MSG.GOAL. 

1 

STATE OF THE UNION 

The United States Holocaust 

Memorial Museum will hold a 

reception at 5 p.m. at the residence 

of Alfred and Gilda Slifka. For more 

information, call 561.995.6773. 

2 

PARDON MY FRENCH 

The French Heritage Society will 

host its thirtieth anniversary gala 

at 7 p.m. at Club Colette. For more 


3 

CONNECT FOUR 

The Society of the Four Arts will 

hold its patron party. For more 


HIGH SOCIETY 

The American Cancer Society will 

host its gala at 7 p.m. at the 

Mar-a-Lago Club. For more 


4 

HAVE A BAL 

The Norton Museum of Art will 

hold Bal des Arts at 7 p.m. For more 


5 

PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ 

The Comprehensive Alcoholism 

Rehabilitation Programs will host 

its spring luncheon at 11 a.m. at the 

Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. For more 


8 

THE GUILDED AGE 

The Palm Beach Opera Guild 

will hold a dinner with a cabaret 

show at The Colony Hotel. 

For more information, call 

561.833.7888. 

SHE SELLS SEASHELLS 

The Historical Society of Palm 

Beach County will host a reception 

with author John Blades 

at 7 p.m. at the Episcopal 

Church of Bethesda-by-the- 

Sea. For more information, call 

561.832.4164. 

IT’S A MOD, MOD WORLD 

Miami City Ballet will hold Palm 

Beach MODness at 7 p.m. at the 

Flagler Museum. For more 


PAINT THE TOWN RED 

The Associates Committee of 

the Society of Memorial 

Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 

will host its associates luncheon 

at 12 p.m. at Rouge Tomate. 


212.639.2000. 

10 

SWEETS AND TREATS 

The Alliance for Eating Disorder 

Awareness will hold its “Sweets 

and Treats” event at 3 p.m. at 

the residence of Paul and Kathy 

Leone. For more information, call 

561.841.0900. 

11 

HOT IN CLEVELAND 

The Cleveland Clinic will host its 

Winter Palace Ball at the Mar-a- 

Lago Club. For more information, 

call 561.804.0260. 

HAVE A NICE DAY 

The Palm Beach Day Academy will 

hold a dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the 

MSG PHOTOS

Breakers. For more information, call 

561.832.3308. 

14 

BE MY VALENTINE 

The Daughters of the American 

Revolution will host its “Valentine’s 

Day” luncheon at 12:30 p.m. 

at the Chesterfield Hotel. For more 


16 

TUTU MUCH FUN 

American Ballet Theatre will hold a 

reception at 6 p.m. at Wally Findlay 

Galleries in Palm Beach. For more 


GREEN WITH ENVY 

The Emerald Isle Dinner Dance 

will be at at the Breakers at 7 

p.m. For more information call, 

212.213.1166. 

17 

HAVE A HEART 

The American Heart Association 

will host its Palm Beach Heart Ball 

at the Mar-a-Lago Club. For more 


GIVE ME A BREAK 

The Everglades Foundation will 

hold its benefit at 7 p.m. at the 

Breakers. For more information, call 

305.251.0001. 

CENTER OF ATTENTION 

The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art, and 

Antique Show will take place 

through the 21st at the Palm Beach 

County Convention Center. For more 


18 

BREAK A LEG 

American Ballet Theatre will 

host an evening at the Breakers. 


212.477.3030. 

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES 

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 

will hold its Discovery Celebration 

at the Mar-a-Lago Club. For more 


22 

POSH SPICE 

Lighthouse International will host 

a dinner for POSH Palm Beach at 

7 p.m. at Club Colette. For more 


23 

ART FOR ART’S SAKE 

The Society of the Four Arts will 

hold a dinner. For more 


LIVE YOUR LIFE 

The American Lung Association wil 

host its “Jewels of Life” luncheon at 

11:30 a.m. at the Breakers. For more 


24 

VERY CONTEMPORARY 

The Society of the Four Arts 

will hold its Contemporaries 

Gala. For more information, call 

561.655.7227. 

25 

SAY I DO 

Scully & Scully will host its 

“Wedding Registry” event at 11 a.m. 

at 504 Park Ave. For more 


IT’S WORTH IT 

The Junior League of the Palm 

Beaches will host its “Worth 

Tasting” event at 6 p.m. on Worth 

Avenue. For more information, call 

561.689.7590. 

On February 8, Salvatore Ferragamo will present its Spring/Summer 2012 

collection at an event benefitting the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering 

Cancer Center. For more information, call 212.639.2000. 

On March 5, Van Cleef & Arpels will sponsor the Winter Ball—an 

evening with a performance by the students of the School of American 

Ballet and a dinner. For more information, call 212.769.6610. 

IN DA CLUB 

The Boca Raton Heart Ball will 

take place at 6:30 p.m. at the 

Woodfield Country Club. For more 


KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR 

Amanda Selwyn Dance Theatre’s 

White Night II will take place at 

7 p.m. at 81 White Street. For more 


28 

TRUE BLUE 

The New York Rangers will host 

Casino Night 2012 to support 

the Garden of Dreams Foundation. 


877.MSG.GOAL. 

29 

POSH SPICE 

Captain Chesley Sullenberger will 

be honored at St. Jude Children’s 

Research Hospital’s dinner in 

Palm Beach at 7 p.m. at Club 

Colette. For more information, call 

800.278.3383. 

CALENDAR 

MARCH 

1 

WASTE NOT WANT NOT 

UNCF will hold its “A Mind Is A 

Terrible Thing To Waste” gala at the 

Marriot Marquis. For more 


PICK AND CHOOSE 

Pickett’s Press and Blair Husain 

will host an event at 247 Sunrise 

Avenue on the 1st and 2nd. For 

more information, call 561.833.7971. 

5 

WINTER WONDERLAND 

School of American Ballet’s Winter 

Ball will take place at 7 p.m. at the 

David H. Koch Theate. For more 


6 

PUTTING ON YOUR FACE 

FACES will host its gala at 6:30 p.m. 

at Pier Sixty. For more information, 

call 646.558.0827. 

FEBRUARY 2012 61

HARRY BENSON 

Tricia Nixon and Ed Cox 

before their wedding 

at the White House in 

June of 1971. 

IT SEEMS LIKE 

YESTERDAY

BEFORE TRICIA NIXON and Ed Cox 

married on June 21, 1971, I went with 

Priscilla of Boston to the White House to 

bring the dresses for the bride-to-be and 

her sister, Julie. When we arrived, Tricia 

and President Nixon were practicing the 

walk down the aisle in the Rose Garden. 

I was there to photograph everything 

up to the big event, from the china and 

flatware to a party given by some of the 

Congressional wives in Tricia’s honor. 

After the party, Tricia, in a lovely pink 

dress, slipped into the back of a waiting car 

with Ed where I took this photograph. 

I have photographed President Nixon 

and his family over the years. Mrs. Nixon 

instilled a rare dignity and good manners 

in her daughters. I recently saw Tricia 

and Ed before their son Christopher's 

wedding. Tricia looked exactly the same. 

It really does seem like yesterday. u

64 QUEST 

TAKI 

ALL HAIL 

THE SPECCIE! 

A recent issue of weekly English magazine 

The Spectator where Taki has contributed since the 1970s. 

IN SEPTEMBER 1976 I went to Torino 

to buy a car from Gianni Agnelli for the 

mother of my first child. The next day, I 

took possession of the Fiat and took off 

for Paris. I was advised to drive slowly 

for the first 1,000 kilometers. Boredom 

on the motorway brought on the muse. 

Close to 1,000 words were memorized 

on how one can tell an Englishman in a 

European nightclub (he looks at the bill 

at length and argues about it with the 

waiters; he never has the right currency; 

he wears thick tweeds that smell of horses 

and dogs; he dances without rhythm; he 

scares Arabs with his red complexion). 

When I got to London, I rang then-editor 

of The Specator Alexander Chancellor 

and proposed the piece. For any of you 

unfamiliar with “The Speccie,” it is the 

oldest magazine in the English-speaking 

world—close to 200 years in existence 

and with 9,000 issues printed. Graham 

Greene called it the best written and 

most elegant weekly in the world. 

As luck would have it, Chancellor 

wanted to lighten up the magazine 

and welcomed my proposal. I wrote 

1,500 words, adding a French accent 

to it, using “ze” for “the” and “zut” 

and “alors” after every expostulation. 

It ran the next week and Alexander 

asked me if I wished to contribute 

regularly. I jumped at the chance. 

Jet-setters did not read the The 

Spectator 35 years ago. Politicians, literary 

people, Oxford and Cambridge 

dons, and clubmen all did, but not 

jet-setters. So I invented the quintessential 

English jet-set couple, Mark and 

Lola Winters, based on Martin and Nona 

Summers, a real twosome I ran into

From left: Eaton Square, home to the fictious Mark and Lola Winters; Studio 54 provided ample fodder for our columnist’s copy in The Spectator. 

everywhere I went. I began to chronicle 

their life. I wrote amazing things about 

Mark and Lola, their social climbing 

with real people, the tricks they pulled 

in order to get invited to chic parties, 

their efforts to attract celebrities to their 

Eaton Square flat, the presents they sent 

to Greek ship owners they hardly knew, 

the children they rented to pose as their 

own when they had “proper” people as 

their guests, and their desperation to get 

third-rate royals—any royals—to attend 

their bashes. 

The column became required reading 

by those who found the Winters 

ridiculous and couldn’t get enough of the 

humiliation I heaped on them week in 

and week out. When The Spectator conducted 

a poll to see who was reading us, 

it revealed that Oxford dons were reading 

my column en masse, and discussing 

the state of English social climbing. One 

thing that everyone at The Spectator could 

never figure out was why no one realized 

that the couple was a fictitious one. I 

think the reason was that I mixed them 

up with real people who were mostly 

vague and aristocratic and who could 

never remember anyone’s name. 

New York’s glamorous Studio 54 provided 

great copy, and it was from there 

that I first reported about the widespread 

use of cocaine. But soon it was my turn. On 

July 24, 1984, I was warned at Heathrow 

airport by a customs officer that an envelope 

in my rear pocket was about to fall 

out. “Oh thanks,” I wisecracked. “If 

only you knew what was in it!” I ended 

up going to the pokey for four months 

for possession of two grams of cocaine. 

I used my one telephone call to ring The 

Spectator’s office and got Clare Asquith, 

granddaughter of World War I-era prime 

minister Asquith, on the telephone. I told 

her to tell the new editor, Charles Moore, 

that I was resigning, whereupon she asked 

me whether I would be filing my column 

from jail. In the 35 years of being a columnist 

at The Spectator, I have served 

under seven editors, five of whom were 

old Etonians and all of whom have edited 

a weekly staffed by probably as elegant 

and professional a crew as could exist 

in Evelyn Waugh’s fevered imagination 

of the upper classes. An example of this 

nonchalance was Charles Moore’s reaction 

when I resigned after being busted. 

“Were you our religious correspondent, 

I’d immediately accept it. The fact that 

you are our high-life writer, we expect 

you to be high at times.” Now that’s what 

I call noblesse oblige. 

After paying my debt to society, the 

new editor, Dominic Lawson, son of the 

Chancellor of Exchequer, suggested I 

write more about politics and life in general. 

I was thrilled. The first thing I did 

was spill the beans about Mark and Lola. 

Some wrote in that they were cancelling 

their subscriptions because I had misled 

them. Lawson thought it hilarious. 

Our present owners, Sir David and his 

brother Sir Frederick Barclay have been 

extremely supportive of my antics. About 

15 years ago, I wrote how Osama bin 

Laden—known as Harry Laden to us, his 

friends—was a very popular member of 

White’s Club, held court at the bar daily, 

and had been made a member by the 

Duke of Beaufort and Nicholas Soames, 

a grandson of Winston Churchill. Neither 

the Duke nor Soames, both good friends 

of mine, said a word. American newspapers 

went wild. Vanity Fair sent its best 

reporters to interview me. I had made 

the whole thing up, but told them I was 

too scared to give any more details. After 

September 11, 2001, some Americans 

stopped speaking to me after calling me 

a traitor for fraternizing with a mass 

murderer. David Metcalfe, a member of 

White’s, sued me because I had included 

him in my group with “Harry.” I had to 

give him an apology and took the opportunity 

to reveal that this story, too, was a 

Mark and Lola hoax. The Spectator’s staff 

enjoyed it greatly despite the hate letters 

received. 

When Boris Johnson took over as editor 

he was already a member of Parliament, 

but when he became London’s mayor, 

he had to give up the editor’s chair. But 

before he did, he fought tooth and nail 

on my behalf when the Israeli embassy 

decided I was “worse than Goebbels” 

in terms criticizing Israel’s policies in the 

West Bank. When the Israelis demanded 

he fire me, Boris answered that he would 

if they evacuated from the occupied territories 

and apologized for 45 years of 

oppression. Again, noblesse oblige. 

Which brings me to the present. It 

might sound corny and sentimental, but 

writing for The Spectator has been the one 

constant and wonderful happenstance of 

my life. I plan to retire in five years—40 

being a nice round number—and write 

books. I shall certainly miss the place. 

In fact, I am already thinking about how 

empty my life will become in five years. 

Long live “The Speccie!” u 

For more Taki, visit takimag.com. 

FEBRU ARY 2012 65

CANTEENS 

A SLICE OF FRANCE, 

BITE BY BITE 

FEBRUARY CAN BE something of a breaking point in New York. 

Temperatures reach all-time lows, winter ascends to new heights, 

and Valentine’s Day rolls around to remind us that we’re not living 

in a city as romantic and rouge-smooched as, say, Paris. The 

panacea for all of this might very well be in chef Jody Williams’s 

latest gastronomic venture, Buvette, a self-styled “gastroteque” 

serving up small plates that are big on flavor and performance. 

Roughly translated, a buvette is a sort of food or coffee 

stall: the relaxed, easy kind of place where you can pop in, 

unannounced, for an early-morning espresso, a mid-afternoon 

BY DANIEL CAPPELLO 

sandwich, an after-work drink, or some late-night nosh. With 

friends, or by yourself. For a group gathering in the semi-private 

back room, or a dîner à deux in the front window (it’s the perfect 

date spot). And Buvette is certainly all that; it has the pleasingly 

calibrated bustle of a Rive Gauche café or brasserie, but with all 

the comfort and fixings of grand-mère’s Provençal kitchen (not 

to mention her French countryside comfort food). 

The morning hours at Buvette are rather special, if not 

downright sacred. With significantly lighter foot traffic than at 

dinner or in the after-hours, breakfast and early lunch are comfy

DANIEL CAPPELLO; MAX POGLIA 

and cozy. The warm smell of toasts and coffee (Williams uses 

Philadelphia-based favorite La Colombe) almost makes you forget 

that you have appointments lined up for the rest of the day. 

It is also in the daylight that the details shine through: woven 

Provençal baskets skattered among antique-finished serving 

trays and salt-and-pepper shakers; page-boy hats hanging from 

the bar’s side (and from the bartenders’ heads); the gray-chalked 

aprons wrapped around the bright-eyed waitresses. Though 

cappuccinos are available in sufficiently large sizes (don’t ask for 

skim milk or extra foam: they’re served only one way, which you 

can take or leave), portions remain true to Buvette’s small-place 

character and feel (a chocolate croissant actually comes as two 

finger-food-size delicacies of puffed pastry filled with chocolate 

rich enough to wake you up if the coffee hasn’t already). 

Come nightfall, Buvette transforms into quite a boisterous 

bistro. A “gastronomo” (a word coined by chef-proprietor 

Williams to describe the jack-of-all-trades host-cum-waiter-cumcook-cum-sommelier-cum-bartender) 

is likely to greet you at the 

door in a friendly French accent, and then take care of you from 

CANTEENS 

cocktails through dessert (mousse au chocolat is tempting, but 

the tarte tatin will leave you in a state of bewilderment). As for 

the small plates, there’s seemingly no wrong combination, nor 

too many nor too few. A suggestion: the butter-slabbed anchovy 

toasts, the whipped brandade de morue, the gratin of cauliflower, 

and both the coq au vin and the cassoulet (where else can you 

order both but not leave as heavy as a Pinkerton guard?). 

Reservations are unnecessary—or, more correctly, can’t be 

had—though when walking past the crowded bar scene that 

nearly pours out onto the street at prime dinner hours, you wish 

they’d take a reservation or few, even if it were to involve haggling 

for a VIP email or number. Then again, this isn’t Manhattan 

anymore; at Buvette, at least, you won’t want it to be. u 

The entrance to and indoor scenes from Buvette, a French-inspired 

“gastroteque” from chef-proprietor Jody Williams (pictured above, top 

right). Buvette: 42 Grove St. (between Bleecker and Bedford), open 

weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m., weekends from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations 

not necessary; 212.255.3590 or ilovebuvette.com. 

F E BRUAR Y 2012 67

Fresh Finds 

QUEST 


68 QUEST 

AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER 

FEBRUARY IS A MONTH OF LOVE, not to mention our annual 

Wedding Issue, which means we’ve brought a whole lot of love 

and attention to some perfect finds for the bride, groom, or special 

Valentine in your life. Whether you’re popping the question or get- 

ting down to details like invitations, we’ve found some choice bets. 

From the most fabulous of jewels to the sweetest of acces- 

sories, from slippers for him to sandals for her, 

we’ve figured out some stylish ways of helping 

you to say “I love you.” Or even “I do.” 

Walk down the aisle with easy glamour 

and understated romance in J.Crew’s Sinclair 

gown, in delicately crinkled silk chiffon. 

$675. J.Crew Bridal and Collection Store: 

769 Madison Ave., 212.824.2500, 

or jcrew.com. 

Tell her she’s the one with 

David Yurman’s Crossover 

engagement ring, in platinum 

and diamonds. Available at 

the David Yurman Townhouse: 

712 Madison Ave. or 

212.752.4255. 

Stuart Weitzman’s 

Swarovski crystal 

evening wrap- 

around sandals are 

the perfect 

marriage of style 

and comfort 

for the big day. 

$595. Stuart 

Weitzman: 

675 Fifth Ave. 

or 212.759.1570. 

Bespoke wedding stationery from 

Mrs. John L. Strong. Price based upon 

consultation. Please call 212.838.3775 

to make an appointment or for more information.

Give the groom 

the gift of time 

with the Rolex Oyster 

Perpetual Day-Date II in 

platinum with polished bezel 

and President bracelet. 

$60,000. Rolex: 800.36.ROLEX 

Be sure to keep 

your hair neat 

and your tux natty 

with a complete 

look from Ascot 

Chang: bow 

tie ($55), tuxedo 

shirt ($173), 

and custom-made 

tuxedo (price based 

upon consultation). 

Ascot Chang: 

212.759.3333. 

or rolex.com. 

Seal your wedding 

or Valentine’s Day with a 

kiss with Kim Seybert’s 

Lips Icon cocktail napkins. 

$32 for a set of six. 

Kim Seybert Designer 

Lifestyle Accessories: 

212.564.7850 or 

kimseybert.com. 

You’ll stand tall in Barker Black’s ultra chic velvet 

pumps with piping detail. Barket Black Ltd.: 

198-B Elizabeth St. or 212.966.2166. 

He’ll treasure his wedding day with Asprey’s 

sapphire and diamond cufflinks: a beautiful 

keepsake for generations to come. 

$18,000. Asprey: 853 Madison Ave. 

or 212.688.1811. 

Leica’s x1 with black cover, 

offering unsurpassed 

perfection 

in a compact package, is the ideal companion 

for your 

honeymoon 

and a lifetime of adventures. $1,995. Leica: leica-camera.com. 

F E BRU ARY 2012 69

Fresh Finds 

00 QUEST 

Add a little 

panache to 

your Palm Beach 

wardrobe with 

Fiandaca’s 

chartreuse ombré 

satin organza jacket 

and dress with 

flower print border. 

Alfred Fiandaca Couture: 

330 Worth Ave. 

or 561.659.3339. 

Wempe’s Glashuette Zeitmeister 

Manchette in stainless steel 

with 

mother-of-pearl dial 

and 

28 brilliant-cut brilliant-cut diamonds. 

$3,510. Wempe: 

700 Fifth Ave. or 

212.397.9000. 

Stay cheerfully stylish with Chanel’s 

multicolored and golden metal 

bracelet. $1,400. Chanel: 15 E. 57th St., 

212.355.5050, or chanel.com. 

Indulge in a sweet treat with 

Judith Leiber’s macaron pillboxes, 

modeled after the famous 

Ladurée delicacy in crystal 

with lacquered sides (measuring 

2” across and available 

in 11 “flavors”). $495. 

Judith Leiber: judithleiber.com. 

Ideal as extra seats or just to rest your feet: 

hippopotamus leather footstools in full-grain 

leather, stuffed with wood wool. From England. 

Available at Scully & Scully: 

504 Park Ave. or 800.223.3717. 

Dress up with the divine David 

Webb cuff in 18-kt. yellow 

gold, platinum, diamonds, Tiger’s eye, 

and blue enamel. $62,000. 

David Webb: 942 Madison Ave. 

or 212.421.3030.

Any Shoshanna 

dress is a perennially 

pretty choice, 

but this month go 

for the Melissa 

beaded neckline 

dress in beautiful 

cotton grasscloth. 

$395. Shoshanna: 

Available at 

neimanmarcus.com. 

Tell your Valentine how 

much you love them 

with Sherle Wagner’s 

Cherub door knob 

in gold plate. Available 

at Sherle Wagner: 

212.758.3300 

or sherlewagner.com. 

Slip into chic with Dennis Basso’s Lynx Lace Bolero, 

a perfect accessory any time of year. 

Available at Dennis Basso: 765 Madison Ave. 

or dennisbasso.com. 

The Jean Schlumberger 

Rope ring, featuring a 

central diamond and 18-kt. 

gold and platinum rope 

design, makes a stunning 

statement. $34,800. 

Tiffany & Co.: tiffany.com. 

The Exotica flap clutch from Eric Javits 

is made of embossed Italian leather 

and comes with a detachable chain shoulder 

strap and interior sidewall zipper compartment 

and mirror. $425. Eric Javits: ericjavits.com. 

She walks in color block: Bottega Veneta’s Sunset 

Nero Plaster Fire Washed chiffon dress. 

$3,900. Bottega Veneta: 212.371.5511 

or bottegaveneta.com. 

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COURTESY OF ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS 

BUSINESS TRAVELERS KNOW how to be in the “driver’s 

seat” when it comes to their careers. Crossing the country 

making stellar presentations is second nature to them, and no 

one knows this better than National Car Rental, the industry 

leader in customer loyalty for frequent business travelers. 

This March marks the 25th anniversary of National’s 

pioneering Emerald Club, the car rental industry’s first 

frequent traveler program. Members reap the benefits of 

National’s 63 North American Emerald Aisle locations, 

which include offices at the country’s 50 busiest airports for 

business travel. 

Founded in 1947 and acquired five years ago by Enterprise 

Holdings (America’s 15th largest family-owned business, 

according to Forbes), National Car Rental has invested heavily 

in customer service. Market research has shown that what 

frequent business travelers value most are speed, choice, 

and control. “Frequent business travelers don’t need their 

hand held,” says National’s vice president of marketing, Rob 

T RAVE L 

Connors. “They want us to be there when we’re needed, but 

they’re seasoned pros and know what to do.” 

The Emerald Club allows members to completely bypass 

the rental counter and head directly to the Emerald Aisle, 

where they can choose the car that best fits their needs for 

that particular trip. If a full-size car or larger car is available, 

it can be had for the mid-size price. 

Upon return, members can use the ultra-convenient 

Drop & Go service, dashing off to catch their departing 

flight while National sends a receipt by email. “A business 

traveler has a lot of things on their mind,” says Connors, “so 

we make this as easy as possible for them. It’s about speed and 

putting our customers in control of their trip.” 

The Emerald Club has no enrollment fee, and benefits 

(including free rental days) increase the more often you rent. 

National knows what’s important to today’s business travelers, 

and when it comes to renting a vehicle, lets you stay in 

the driver’s seat. u 

This March National Car Rental 

celebrates the 25th anniversary of its 

pioneering Emerald Club rewards 

program for frequent business travelers. 

FEBR U ARY 2012 75

76 QUEST 

JEW E L R Y 

THE 

JOYS OF 

COSTUME 

JEWELRY 

BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER 

FROM THE SET OF Gossip Girl to the runways of Mercedes- 

Benz Fashion Week, Sequin’s presence in New York began over 

a decade ago. Founded by Minneapolis natives and sisters Kim 

Dryer and Linda Renk, Sequin produces collaborative costume 

jewelry collections for dozens of companies, and at every price 

point from Target to Badgley Mischka. And now, with three 

signature stores in Newport, two in Palm Beach, and one in 

Chicago, Sequin is becoming a household name in its own right 

among collectors of costume jewelry. “We are lucky to have 

complementary skill sets and we are both career driven,” says 

Linda, whose background is in retail. Kim, whose background 

was in jewelry design, concurs: “Our parents instilled in us a 

synergy to work hard and to contribute both personally and 

professionally.” Under the watchful eye of creative director Tara 

Malkovich, Sequin produces five to six collections of 30 pieces 

for each of the five or six markets a year (for those of you counting, 

that’s around 1,000 pieces—and that’s only for their Sequin 

line). Linda notes, “There is a bit of magic to Tara’s designs.” 

Each piece is hand-molded and uniquely feminine. Only a small 

quantity of any given design is produced (sometimes only 25 of a 

certain piece are made, while others are strictly limited edition), 

assuring customers that they won’t see their new favorite piece 

on their best friend at a party. “There is an intrinsic sophistication 

in these pieces,” says Kim. “They are for a customer who 

has fine jewelry and wants to wear costume.” u 

For more information about Sequin, please call 212.398.7363 or 

visit sequin-nyc.com.

Sequin’s signature shop 

on Worth Avenue in Palm 

Beach. Opposite: the 

new “Majorca” collection 

from Sequin was inspired 

by Spanish tiles.

78 QUEST 

DESIGN 

A ROOM 

TO 

ROMANCE 

BY GEORG INA SCHAEFFER 

PHOTOG RAPHY BY DANIEL NEWCOMB 

THIS YEAR MARKS the 36th anniversary 

of the American Red Cross Designers’ 

Show House in Palm Beach. The event, 

which began on January 18, will continue 

through February 18. 

Jennifer Garrigues Interior Design was 

given an enclosed loggia in a Southernstyle 

mansion (commissioned by Orin 

Randolph, completed in 1923) as its 

project. Garrigues, who is known for 

her worldy sense of design, created an 

“Indian Palace” sun porch that blends 

seamlessly with the tropical weather and 

sophisticated style of Palm Beach. 

Working closely with senior designer 

Diana El-Daher, Garrigues created a 

sensuous and serene space filled with 

romance and a touch of wanderlust. 

Guests walk into the room through flowing 

panels of white linen, into an exotic 

haven. Softly stenciled white walls complement 

bold antique silk-sari fabrics 

found on the Indian stools and throw 

pillows. Treasures sourced from all over

the globe include a Syrian wedding chest, 

a celedon porcelain bowl, and crystal and 

glass globe lights that twinkle in the evening, 

adding a note of glamour. 

Garrigues used natural textures for the 

button-back sofa and other upholstered 

pieces, window treatments, and rugs to 

create a soothing effect. Elements of the 

tropical garden just outside the large windows 

are also reflected with lush flower 

arrangements and even a palm tree. 

But it is a Garrigues’ eye for detail that 

is truly evidenced in this room. Morrocan 

wedding beads, antique Indian artwork, 

unique slag crystal elements, a ebony and 

mother-of-pearl box, an elephant-shaped 

Jennifer Garrigues Interior 

Design created an “Indian Palace” 

in the sunroom of the Red 

Cross Decorator Showhouse 

in Palm Beach, which is open 

to the public until February 18. 

oil burner carrying an orchid, and other 

carefully curated objets d’art create a 

delightful and welcoming room for the 

global nomad with a romantic soul. u 

For more on Jennifer Garrigues Interior 

Design, please call 561.659.7085 or visit 

jennifergarrigues.com. 

F E B R U ARY 2012 79

BEAUTY 

JOHN FERRENTINO

Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa 

opened its new flagship last 

month. In the new space, 

the iconic spa will offer its 

signature beauty treatments. 

BEHIND THE 

RED DOOR 

ELIZABETH ARDEN opened her first spa on Fifth Avenue in 1910. Now, 

more than one hundred years later, the legacy of this day spa pioneer enters 

into its next chapter. Last month, Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spas’ flagship 

moved to a new state-of-the-art facility at 663 Fifth Avenue atop the Salvatore 

Ferragamo building. Occupying two full floors, the new 21,000-square-foot 

flagship spa features an outdoor penthouse terrace and sundeck. But it 

is Elizabeth Arden’s continuing legacy of beauty and well-being that sets 

Red Door Spas apart. The company still holds Ms. Arden’s fundamental 

belief that beauty should be “an intelligent union of nature and science 

to develop one’s finest natural assets.” The Red Door Spa flagship will 

offer an extensive menu of day spa and salon services, including Red Door 

signature skincare, massage and body treatments, nail services, hair color 

and styling, makeup artistry, bridal packages, couples and VIP treatments, 

gentlemen services, relaxation lounge, spa café, and more. It will also carry 

a full selection of Elizabeth Arden prestige skincare, fragrance and color 

cosmetics, a collection hair care and body care products, as well as gift 

cards and gift certificates. As Ms. Arden also believed: “To be beautiful is 

the birthright of every woman.” u 

For more information about the new Elizabeth Arden Red Door Flagship Spa 

at 663 Fifth Avenue, please call 212.546.0200 or visit reddoorspas.com 

F EBRUARY 2012 81

82 QUE ST 

A NAME UDA X 

ALTERNATIVE 

EDUCATION 

Dennis McEvoy with Sophia Loren. McEvoy was a Falstaffian figure, a hard-drinking ex-Marine who served as an editor at Reader’s Digest. 

SUMMER 1973. The summer of my alternative 

education. I arrived at Dennis 

McEvoy’s penthouse pad in Madrid after 

an all-nighter at the Crazy Horse and 

Deux Magots in Paris. The father of 

my boarding school roommate Nion 

(who is today the owner of Chronicle 

Books and SPIN magazine), Dennis was 

a Falstaffian figure, a hard-drinking ex- 

Marine who, at the time, was the senior 

editor in Europe at Reader’s Digest, 

having successfully launched the Asian 

edition of the Digest in Tokyo after 

World War II. He apologized that his 

vacation had to be delayed for a couple 

of days due to an impending deadline. 

He handed me the keys of his baby blue 

Mercedes 425 SL convertible so I could 

drive what appeared to be his girlfriend, 

a beautiful English nurse named Vivica 

who had cared for him during a recent 

hospital stay, down to the Costa del Sol. 

We got as far as Granada the first night 

and, after dinner, I passed out. But the 

next morning Vivica made it absolutely 

clear that Dennis was not her boyfriend, 

and things got better and better. Eventually, 

we made our way to the Alhambra and 

later that day drove south. At some point 

we stopped for a siesta in an olive grove 

that I thought was shielded from the road, 

but a passing truck driver stopped and 

shattered the mood as far as Vivica was

NAME 

From left: the inimitable Ava Gardner who was close friends with McEvoy; the Marbella Club where the “alternative education” began. 

concerned by calling out, “Hey hombre, 

how about some for me?” 

Once we got to Torremolinos, Dennis 

joined us from Madrid and Nion flew in 

from the States. Vivica explained the new 

situation and Dennis was philosophical 

and forgiving. Soon he was calling me, 

in Charlie Chan fashion, his “Honorable 

Number Two Son.” Dennis had led a picaresque 

childhood: his father, J.P. McEvoy, 

had been a journalist and playwright, and 

a member of the Algonquin Round Table. 

J.P. had foreseen that the world would 

become smaller and was determined that 

Dennis be prepared. He had lived and 

studied in Germany, China, and Japan 

and, in addition to those country’s languages, 

spoke perfect French and Spanish 

and a good deal of Arabic. He knew every 

broke aristocrat and wealthy gangster on 

the Costa del Sol. Our first stop was at the 

Marbella Club, presided over by Count 

Alphonsus Hohenlohe, where I was able 

to lie under the Steinway Grand on which 

Arturo Rubinstein was rehearsing. 

Next, there was golf at Soto Grande, 

and from there we made our way south 

toward Algeciras, staying at the finest 

hotels and resorts. Dennis never forgot 

to negotiate the lowest possible rate on 

the premise he would be writing a story 

on the venue. His favorite expression 

was, “It’s BUTTB time boys” (“BUTTB” 

translated to “Belly Up To The Bar”). 

This happened a little after noon on 

most days beginning with a long lunch 

and ended in an extended nap. Then, 

we would belly up again around 9 p.m., 

sup at midnight, and party on. Drawing 

on his endless fund of stories and good 

cheer, Dennis drew people to him and 

most nights we closed whatever nightclub 

we found ourselves in at 4 a.m. Often, 

Dennis performed his pièce de résistance 

in which he, then a 60-year-old man, 

stood on his head in a chair and sang 

an aria from Pagliacci in Japanese to the 

cheers of the remaining customers. 

After too short a sweet sojourn, Vivica 

had to get back to work in Madrid and, 

when Nion and I expressed a desire to 

go to Tangier by ourselves for a couple 

of days, Dennis instructed us to look 

up Mohammed, the porter at the Palace 

Hotel. When Nion asked why, Dennis 

answered, “Because I know damn well 

why you’re going, and he’s got the best kif 

in all of Morocco.” And so he did. 

Dennis was friends with James 

Michener and drank with Hemingway. 

He knew Sophia Loren, but his best 

American friend in Madrid was Ava 

Gardner. One night Dennis was smoking 

in bed and fell asleep and his house 

caught fire. The next morning Ava called 

up and said, “Dennis, honey. I heard 

what happened, you just come on over 

here and move in with Ava until your 

place is ready.” Like any sensible man, he 

did as he was told. Then, the American 

ambassador at the time, Angier Biddle 

Duke, called him at the office and said, 

“Dennis, we’re having a state dinner for 

Generalissimo and Madame Franco next 

month. As one of the leading American 

businessmen in the country you have to 

be there. And I hear you’re staying at 

Ava’s, so bring her too.” 

“I don’t know, Angie, Ava’s been on a 

bit of a tear lately, you know how woundup 

she can get, I don’t think that’s such 

a good idea.” 

“Nonsense, the Spaniards love to see 

Hollywood stars. Bring her with you and 

see that she behaves.” 

The appointed evening came, and 

Ava looked radiant and dressed to the 

nines. An American lady on the other 

side of the table unwittingly commented 

that she thought Ava’s most recent film, 

The Night of the Iguana, had been “indecent.” 

Ava tensed, poked Dennis in the 

ribs and said, “You hear what that fat 

cow just said about my movie?” “Now, 

Ava, don’t cause a scene…” “Oh, I won’t 

cause a scene…Excuse me!” The whole 

room went silent, and Ava leaned over 

to the lady and sweetly asked, “Do you 

mind if I ask you a question? Would you 

tell me your definition of ‘indecent?’” 

The lady was flustered by now and could 

only say, “Well, I don’t know, just indecent.” 

“Well, would you like to hear 

what my definition of indecent is?” “Oh 

yes,” quoth the lady, feeling let off the 

hook. “Well, my definition of indecent is 

if it’s in long enough, wide enough, and 

hard enough, then it’s in decent.” The 

room collapsed into chaos and up on the 

dais a puzzled Madame Franco asked 

Ambassador Duke for a translation. 

Vivica got married to an English guy 

the following year. Dennis retired a 

couple of years after that, briefly moved 

to San Francisco to be closer to Nion, 

and then, expat at heart that he was, 

returned to Spain, where he died too 

young on Mallorca in 1982. Nion and 

I remain the best of friends and, just 

the other day over lunch, promised 

each other we would mark our 60th 

birthdays next year with a special trip. 

Mohammed will be waiting! u 

F E B R U ARY 2012 83

TOASTING THE 

FOUR ARTS 

WHEN PALM BEACH was discovered 

by residents of the frozen North more 

than a century ago, it quickly gained 

a reputation for luxurious beaches 

and fabulous parties, making the 

resort destination the premier winter 

playground for wealthy patrons. But for 

those who were accustomed to grand 

concerts and stimulating art, Palm Beach 

in the 1900s was found to be lacking. 

In 1936 a group of passionate art 

patrons led by Maude Howe Elliot 

formed what is now the Society of the 

Four Arts, one of Palm Beach’s oldest 

84 Q UEST 

and most prestigious organizations. 

While the first exhibition was described 

as “begged and borrowed” artwork, 

it did feature Rembrandt’s Aristotle 

Contemplating the Bust of Homer, which 

was later purchased by the Metropolitan 

Museum of Art for over $2 million. 

Since that first show the institution 

has only continued to grow, claiming 

Palm Beach’s longstanding families as its 

loyal patrons and gaining critical acclaim 

for its broad programming. Beyond art 

exhibitions, the Four Arts offers concerts, 

lectures, film screenings, programs for 

children, and operates a stately Maurice 

Fatio-designed library that serves as a 

resource to the town. 

In 2009, as the Four Arts approached 

its diamond jubilee, the focus turned 

not only to the past but also the future, 

as the organization began to create 

programming and opportunities for the 

next generation of arts patrons. 

The Four Arts Contemporaries was 

designed for younger members passionate 

about the arts. The group invited artists, 

collectors, and board members of other 

cultural institutions to form its inaugural

COURTESY OF THE FOUR ARTS 

group of members. Today membership 

remains by invitation only, but in three 

years the group has grown from its initial 

75 members to well over 200—an increase 

attributed solely to word-of-mouth. “The 

Contemporaries has become a group that 

celebrates much of what makes Palm 

Beach an interesting and fun place to 

live,” says Four Arts Contemporaries 

advisory board memeber Piper 

Quinn. “It’s been a wonderful 

start to a program that’s sure to 

gain influence and momentum in 

the years to come.” 

While most traditional programming 

takes place during the 

day, Four Arts Contemporaries 

programs are designed for young 

professionals, with events including 

private after-hours viewings of 

exhibitions, special evening lectures 

and receptions, and opportunities to 

tour local art galleries and learn more 

about the cultural community. 

“The Four Arts has such a special place 

in the hearts of so many Palm Beachers,” 

begins Four Arts Contemporaries advisory 

board member Heather Henry. 

“We wanted the Contemporaries to be 

equally unique. This is not a networking 

group. This is not a place for 

people to make business connections. 

This is a specially curated group of 

young leaders who represent 

the future of The Four Arts, 

and of our cultural community 

as a whole.” 

In addition to Henry and 

Quinn, the advisory board 

includes Mary Brittain Cheatham, 

Peter Geisler, Jr., Lance and 

Patricia Mahaney, Talbott Maxey, 

Erik Waldin, Miguel Forbes, and 

Eleanor Ylvisaker. The board 

draws on its personal experience 

and connections to create unique 

programming opportunities. The 

resulting events have been enthusiastically 

received by members. “The 

Four Arts Contemporaries came to be 

as a result of several of the founders 

wishing to fill the cultural void that exists 

for young people in Palm Beach.,” says 

Erik Waldin. “It was established to foster 

arts understanding and appreciation, 

something that is so often overlooked in 

other ‘junior’ groups. The organization 

has been received extremely well, and 

our members are truly excited about our 

world-class programming, which I think 

rivals any young persons organization 

anywhere in the world.” 

One of the group’s main objectives 

this year is to partner with the Young 

Friends of the Four 

This page, from top: Art historian Richard 

Frank gives a gallery talk with Contemporaries 

members Christopher Walker, Dr. Michael Rigdill, 

Nicki Taylor, Bruce Langmaid and Charles Pool; 

Chairmen for the Four Arts Contemporaries 

“Studio 54 Gala” Mary Baker, Sara Groff, and 

Binkie Orthwein; Erik Waldin, Mary Brittain 

Cheatham, Talbott Maxey, Piper Quinn, Heather 

Henry, and Peter Geisler, Jr.. Opposite: the 

sculpture garden at the Society of the Four Arts. 

CULTURE 

Arts Gala to create a newly invigorated 

“Contemporaries Gala,” a project 

that appealed to gala chairwoman 

Binkie Orthwein. “As a member, it 

was important to support the Four 

Arts because they offer the finest arts 

programs right in Palm Beach’s own 

backyard,” says Orthwein. “This 

event will be a celebration of Palm 

Beach’s younger set, a fantastic 

party during the height of the 

season when patrons, sponsors, 

and supporters gather together to 

celebrate the growth and success 

of the Contemporaries.” 

The Contemporaries Gala 

on February 24 will be a stark 

departure from the formality so 

often seen in Palm Beach. With 

the help of co-chairs Sara Groff 

and Mary Baker, Orthwein 

is planning a high-energy, 

Studio-54 themed party that will 

feature the beloved Right On Band. 

Additionally, the Contemporaries 

have secured a number of important 

sponsors for the event including 

Sabadell Bank & Trust, Acento, 

Buccan, Calypso St. Barth, Sotheby’s, 

and Grey Goose Vodka. 

Other events planned for the 

Contemporaries this season 

include a lecture on buying wine 

at auction, a reception with noted 

author Dean King, and tours 

of private art collections. The 

group averages about two events 

per month. 

According to Four Arts marketing 

director Katie Edwards, 

the formula for events is equal 

parts education and fun. “Our 

group is young and enthusiastic 

and we want to make sure that 

everyone walks away from a 

Contemporaries event feeling that 

culture is exhilarating.” 

“We’ve been lucky that the Four Arts 

over the years has been able to grow and 

improve continually,” said Four Arts 

president Ervin Duggan. “The growth of 

the Contemporaries in such a short time 

probably should not be a surprise .” u 

For more information about the Society of 

the Four Arts, please call 561.655.7226 or 

visit fourarts.org. 

FEB RUARY 2012 85

OPEN HOUSE 

WITHIN THE FABLED WALLS of the 

Sherry Netherland Hotel are two current 

apartment listings that are part of 

the hotel’s unique rental pool. Marked 

by both elegance and convenience, there 

are only 50 apartments in this rental 

pool. It allows for the private use of the 

apartment for up to 30 days at any time 

of the year and in any configuration of 

days allowing for flexibility. Residents 

also have up to two additional weeks 

of “bonus days” per year as offered 

by the management. In addition, there 

is the option (for a nominal nightly 

fee) to stay past the “anytime 30 days 

and bonus days,” as well as the option 

of choosing to make the apartment 

your full-time private residence for any 

amount of time, and then either returning 

it to the hotel pool or not. Among 

the included services are twice-daily 

maid and turn-down services, room 

service by Harry Cipriani, a full-service 

salon and gym, and a 24-hour doorman 

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AT THE SHERRY 

and concierge. Sotheby’s International 

Realty senior vice president, Stan Ponte, 

remarks, “The Sherry is the epitome of 

New York style and elegance and these 

two apartments offer the most flexible 

pied-a-terre ownership in town.” His 

colleague, Randall Gianopulos, adds, 

“Knowing your home is prepped and 

ready for your arrival is a peaceful 

luxury, earning its keep while you’re not 

in residence is a practical investment” 

Notably, one of the apartments offered 

belongs to a couple that has a long history 

with the Sherry Netherland. Chip 

Murphy grew up in Little Rock and 

during his childhood trips to New York 

City his family stayed at the Sherry 

Netherland. So it shouldn’t be too surprising 

that when it came to finding 

his own apartment with his wife Cindy, 

they looked to the Sherry Netherland 

first. “Buying our first apartment in the 

Sherry fulfilled a dream held since childhood. 

To our mild surprise, Cindy and I 

enjoyed renovating our apartment very 

much and having our own pied-a-terre 

has added tremendously to our enjoyment 

of our time spent in New York 

City.” Their recently renovated oversized 

one-bedroom aerie on the 19th floor features 

a gracious foyer, a large room perfect 

for both intimate dinners or larger 

cocktail parties, and a quiet, south-facing 

bedroom that has a luxurious marble 

bathroom. Chip continues, “So much 

so in fact that we are doing it again. We 

are nearing completion of the renovation 

and restoration of our second apartment 

at the incomparable Sherry. Aside from 

the greatest location on the corner of 

the intersection in the city, the tastefully 

understated elegance, and the unobtrusive 

but impeccable service, being part of 

the Sherry family is the best part.” u 

For more information, call Stan Ponte 

at 646.489.3066 or Randall Gianopulos at 

917.821.6930 or visit sothebyshomes.com.

Above, clockwise from top left: a living room at one of two apartments in the Sherry Netherland Hotel’s unique rental pool currently offered by 

Sotheby’s International Realty; the iconic clock outside the Sherry Netherland on Fifth Avenue; the bedroom of one of the pied-a-terres. Below, 

the facade of the famous Sherry Netherland, part of New York City’s enduring landscape. Opposite: the living room at Chip and Cindy Murphy’s 

apartment, currently listed with Sotheby’s International Realty. The Murphys’ long history with the hotel highlights its generational appeal.

REAL E STATE 

INDUSTRY INSIDERS 

NIKKI FIELD, Senior Vice President, 

has been a dynamic presence with 

Sotheby’s International Realty since 1998, 

consistently ranking among the top three 

producers, accomplishing sales of nearly 

one billion dollars. The 2011 “America’s 

Top 250 Real Estate Professionals,” by 

The Wall Street Journal, ranked Nikki in 

the top 100 agents in America and in the 

top 10 in New York City for sales volume. 

Quest sat down with this leading expert to 

discuss the current state of the New York 

City residential real estate market. 

Q: How is the the real estate market? 

A: The Manhattan residential real estate 

market continues to outperform the rest 

of the nation. 2011 ended with the top 

of the market flying high with a recordsetting 

$88-million penthouse deal at 

15 Central Park West. Extell’s ONE57, 

the newest super luxury development, is 

selling fast from floor plans with entry 

prices over $6,000 per square foot. New 

development roared back to life from its 

“Great Recession” slumber, and there 

appears to be no lack of eager buyers. The 

year was abundant with high-end activity 

and a return to demand for new product. 

88 QUEST 

Q: Who is buying in today’s market? 

A: Manhattan is no longer dependant on 

Wall Street fuel with foreign buyers prov- 

The living room of the Volney Penthoues at 23 East 74 Street. Listed at $20,000,000. 

Senior Vice President at 

Sotheby’s International 

Realty, Nikki Field. 

ing to be the instrumental market force. 

Three years after a global financial meltdown, 

New York is still one of the most 

attractive markets for international investors. 

The goal of obtaining a residence in 

the world’s greatest city is not only for its 

luxurious livability but also a safe haven 

for capital. The emerging elite—especially 

from China, Russia, Brazil, India, and 

Australia—have joined the Europeans in 

their growing confidence in the dollar. 

I traveled three times this past year to 

China to build on Sotheby’s International 

Realty’s growing business with global 

buyers. Each visit, I returned with a better 

understanding and appreciation of 

the Asian investor. High inflation due to 

China’s rapid economic growth is a serious 

concern for them and wealth preservation 

over growth is the objective. China 

has over 450,000 millionaires, and they 

are investing 30 percent of their wealth 

into real estate. The Global Chinese Real 

COURTESY OF SOTHEBYS

From left to right: the facade of 20 East 65th Street; the living room inside the townhouse. Listed at $17,500,000. 

Estate Congress reports, “Chinese buyers 

are expected to buy at least $50 billion in 

overseas properties in 2012.” Cash-rich 

Chinese are touring the world looking for 

quality, safe investments and luxury lifestyles. 

They continue to take advantage of 

current United States market conditions 

with focused interest in New York City 

and a Manhattan home. 

Q: You have a unique business structure 

within Sotheby’s International Realty. 

What is the “Field Team” all about? 

A: We call it the “Field Advantage.” My 

business plan incorporates a team structure 

among eight independent salespeople. 

This is a generous, proactive group 

of experienced brokers who share collaborative 

support, permitting deeper client 

services and greater sales volume. Clients 

benefit with one designated broker and 

the experience of seven others. 

Q: Do you have any current listings you 

are particularly excited about? 

A: I currently have a strong portfolio of 

more than 20 exclusive properties including: 

The Chapel on Central Park West, 

the single most significant historic home 

on Central Park; 20 East 65th Street, a 

newly built condo in a historic limestone 

mansion off of Fifth Avenue; the United 

Nations Plaza Collection, an architecturally 

acclaimed cooperative on the East 

River; The Lucida Condominium, the 

last and most luxurious sponsor sale; The 

Volney Penthouse, the ultimate trophy 

duplex; and The Stanhope, 955 Fifth 

Avenue, soon to be unveiled, offering a 

new design of the 16th floor with over 

8,000 square feet, 10-foot ceilings, and 

the best Central Park views in the city. 

Q: What do you consider your greatest 

professional accomplishment? 

A: Keeping hope alive for my clients 

during these recent economic times. To 

accomplish the goals of all participants 

in a potential transaction, I have found 

that the broker must sometimes function 

as a CEO, listening to the requirements 

of both sides, assessing the situation, 

then advising all as to the best course of 

action while helping them recognize and 

embrace opportunity. 

Q: What is your outlook for 2012? 

A: Fourth-quarter data indicates that we 

have an ideal situation for both buyers 

and sellers. Market inventory is shrinking, 

most pricing is correct, and the 

influx of foreign buyers is keeping the 

market healthy. Now is the time for a 

realistic return for sellers. Buyers sitting 

on the sidelines for the past three years 

are up and shopping again. Our market 

is stable, developers are building, and 

New York is the destination of choice for 

international buyers. All of this suggests 

that Manhattan luxury real estate has 

proven its resiliency yet again. u 

For more information, call Nikki Field at 

212.606.7669 or visit nikkifield.com. 

The living room inside the newly completed “Lucida.” Listed at $7,500,000. 

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From This Moment On 

Tara Thompson & 

Neil Rasmus 

RYE, NEW YORK j JUNE 25, 2011 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY MACKLER STUDIOS 

Neil and Tara were married at a ceremony at the 

Coveleigh Club with a reception following. The bride wore 

a dress by Vera Wang and carried a bouquet of coral 

peonies with white and lavender roses by 

Inspiration Floral Artistry. The groom wore a tuxedo 

from Brooks Brothers and the bridesmaids wore 

dresses from J.Crew. The couple’s first dance was to 

“Dream a Little Dream of Me” by the Mamas and the 

Papas. After the wedding, the couple went directly 

to Ocean Beach on Fire Island for their honeymoon. 

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Caroline Perkin & 

José Luis Los Arcos 

NEW YORK, NEW YORK j OCTOBER 22, 2011 

00 QUEST 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY THÉRÈSE WAGNER 

Caroline and José were married at the Church of St. Ignatius 

Loyola with a reception following at The Colony Club. The bride wore 

a dress by Amsale with her mother’s Vedura earrings. 

She carried a bouquet designed by Bill Tansey. The groom wore white 

tie from J. Press. The bridesmaids dresses were from Coren Moore 

and earrings designed by Daria de Koning. The couple’s first dance 

was to “You Do Something to Me” performed by Michael 

Arenella and His Dreamland Orchestra. After the wedding, the 

couple left directly on their honeymoon to Argentina. 

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Phoebe Dick & 

Samuel Polk 

LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS j SEPTEMBER 10, 2011 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY SALLY RYAN 

Phoebe and Sam were married at the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest with a reception 

at the Onwentsia Club following the ceremony. The bride was the fifth generation to wear the Newell family 

veil, which dates back to 1889, and the couple cut their cake with Leonidas Polk’s sword from the 

Civil War. At sunset, the father of the bride surprised the couple with a special bagpipe performance by the City 

of Chicago Pipe Band and fireworks. The couple’s first dance was to “Drift Away” by Dobie Gray, 

which was performed by childhood friends of the bride Katherine DePree Belcher and Spencer DePree. 

After the wedding, the couple went on their honeymoon to the British Virgin Islands.

100 QUEST 

Starrett Z enko &Petter Ringbom 

YONKERS, NEW YORK j OCTOBER 22, 2011 j PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHERI EISENBERG 

Starrett and Petter were married at Alder Manor with a reception for 150 guests. Jen Mankins officiated the 

ceremony. The bride wore a dress by Vera Wang with her mother’s necklace and family sapphire earrings. She carried a 

bouquet of dahlias and roses designed by Saipua. The maid of honor wore Rachel Comey and the groom wore 

Shipley & Halmos. The couple danced to “Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars” and “I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight,” 

both performed by Michael Carney before leaving on their honeymoon to Acapulco.

Helena Khazanova & 

Adrien Gautier 

IBIZA, SPAIN j SEPTEMBER 24, 2011 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY FERNANDO SANCHO 

Helena and Adrien were married at a ceremony on the cliffs of Ibiza 

with a reception following at Amante Beach Club with one hundred 

guests in attendance. The rehearsal dinner held the night before 

was a “white party” at the bride’s villa. Helena wore a dress by 

Carolina Herrera with her grandmother’s Fabergé necklace and carried 

a bouquet of white flowers. The groom wore a bespoke English 

suit and the bridesmaid wore pastels dresses of their own choosing. The 

couple went on a quick trip to St. Tropez after the wedding.

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Meredith Aslin & 

Gregory Imber 

BOCA GRANDE, FLORIDA j DECEMBER 3, 2011 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY RYAN JOSEPH 

Meredith and Greg were married at St. Andrew’s 

Episcopal Church with a reception for 175 guests following 

at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. The bride wore 

a Ramona Keveza dress and carried a bouquet of white 

ranunculus, freesia, and tulips by Botanica. The bridesmaids 

wore dresses by J.Crew. After the wedding the 

couple honeymooned in Anguilla and St. Barths.

Aileen Weber-Lopez & 

Aileen and Ian were married at St. Mary’s Church in Roslyn Harbor with a 

reception following in Oyster Bay. The bride wore a dress from Reem Acra and a veil 

she made with her mother. She carried a bouquet of roses by Scarsella’s. The 

bridesmaids wore dresses from Ooh La Shoppe and the groom wore Paul Stuart. 

The couple’s first dance was to “A Kiss to Bring a Dream On” performed by 

Bob Hardwick. They went on their honeymoon to Italy directly after the wedding. 

106 QUEST 

Ian Gumprecht 

OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK j AUGUST 20, 2011 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY KIRO STUDIO INTERNATIONAL

Here Comes 

The Bride 

BY GEORGINA SCHAEFFER

COURTESY VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM; COURTESY OF DAVID DOWNTON 

Selina Blow, June 18, 

1998. Drawing by David 

Downton. Opposite: 

bride, circa 1926. The 

new silhouette for women 

was flat-chested, 

slim-hipped, and athletic. 

FEBRUARY 2012 109

During the reign of 

Queen Victoria the white wedding 

dress went from fashionable 

to traditional. In this new 

book, the superb collection of 

wedding dresses at the 

Victoria and Albert Museum in 

London comes to life. 

LONG OR SHORT, white or colorful, day suit or evening dress, 

every bride selects her ensemble for her wedding day with a 

certain amount of thought. The wedding dress itself somehow 

seems irrevocably linked to the identity of its wearer, and for the 

truly supersitious, a talisman carrying future happiness. 

In the new book The Wedding Dress (V&A Publishing, 

Abrams), curator of textiles and fashion at the Victoria and 

Albert Museum, Edwina Ehrman, explores the once-in-alifetime 

garment, along with the rich history and many traditions 

that have developed around it. Drawing on the museum’s own 

superb and extensive collection of over 200 wedding garments 

and accessories, as well as additional photographs, letters, 

memoirs, newspaper accounts, and genealogical research, the 

book delves deep into the history of the wedding dress and its 

cultural importance from 1700 to today. 

Focusing on the 18th-century white wedding dress—which 

became fashionable in the 19th century under Queen Victoria 

and continues to be favored by brides today—the book 

contemplates how designers have continually sought to refresh 

the garment with a modern aesthetic while maintaining its 

traditional sensibility. The designs of Zandra Rhodes, Noran 

Hartnell, John Galliano, Christian Lacroix, Jean Pean Gaultier, 

Nina Ricci, Chanel, Marchesa, and more are all represented. 

The book also considers the dress in context of the culture and 

period from which it hails. Ehrman writes: “They can illustrate 

responses to technological change and shifts in the economy and 

reflect changing attitudes towards the wedding ceremony and 

marriage.” But perhaps most importantly, this book celebrates 

the tradition, romance, evolution, and splendor of design. u 

COURTESY OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM; COURTESY OF JA SPER CONRAN; COURTESY OF TEMPERLEY LONDON

A sketch of a wedding dress by 

Worth in pencil, ink, and body 

color (London, circa 1922). Opposite: 

Jasper Conran, Autumn/Winter, 

2007 (above); Temperley London 

“Long Jean Dress,” 2010 (below). 

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112 QUEST 

COURTESY OF THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM

Cotton organdie wedding 

dress designed by Hardy 

Amies for the Cotton Board, 

1953. Opposite: sketch of a 

wedding dress by the House 

of Papquin in pencil, ink, 

and body color (London, 1939- 

1940). The design captures 

the theatricality that really 

defined the 1930s.

A Jewelry 

Legend Reborn 

BY DANIEL CAPPELLO

COURTESY OF MARINA B 

LIKE ITS VISIONARY FOUNDER and namesake, the jewelry 

brand Marina B is and always has been unforgettable, enduring, 

and chic. Originally founded in 1977 by Marina Bulgari, 

Marina B became an instantaneous “it” brand of high jewelry, 

marked by a daring of design and a boldness of beauty that 

perhaps only Marina Bulgari herself could achieve. 

After all, this was not only the granddaughter of Sotirio 

Bulgari, founder of the renowned Italian jewelry company 

Bulgari, but also the woman who in the 1970s led her grandfather’s 

jewelry company into its Golden Age as its director 

and head designer. When she stepped down from Bulgari to 

found a jewelry brand of her own, Marina launched a line that 

became an instantaneous success among stylish Europeans 

This page: Original sketches for the rubellite, 

diamond, and black jade ALFA ring; Princess 

Grace inaugurates a Marina B exhibit at the 

Hôtel de Paris in Monaco with Marina Bulgari, 

1981. Opposite: Inspired by the Palazzo Borghese 

in Rome, the PIVOMAB earrings in yellow gold, 

blue topaz, citrines, and diamonds. 

and international jet setters. Marina B, coveted the world over 

by princesses and Hollywood royalty, became an icon of its 

time, a so-called zeitgeist brand that defined the 1980s and 

’90s. After two decades of frenzied success, Marina stepped 

down once again, selling her company in 1996 to the sheik of 

Jeddah, Ahmed Fitaihi, and retiring in 1998 to Monte Carlo. 

Now, after nearly fifteen years out of the marketplace, the 

brand has been acquired by Windsor Jewelers, Inc., under 

the direction of its CEO, Paul Lubetsky. Based in Manhattan, 

Lubetsky, a longtime and passionate fan of Marina B’s designs, 

is considered the industry’s inside source for diamonds, vintage 

designs, and the highest-quality branded jewelry, so it is 

only fitting that he should be reviving a brand created by one 

FEBRUARY 2012 115

116 QUEST 

This page: Marina Bulgari’s 

ATOMO necklace, an 18-kt. 

gold feat of design and beau- 

ty. Opposite: The MITZUKO 

earrings, in yellow and black 

gold and diamonds.

COURTESY OF MARINA B 

of the most artistic talents of the last half century. When he 

discovered hundreds of sketches and hundreds more archival 

pieces from Marina Bulgari herself, Lubetsky knew that he 

had “stumbled upon a treasure, something very hard to come 

by in this day and age.” 

And the pieces he acquired are, in his own words, “enduringly 

chic and contemporary.” With strong and confident 

designs—hallmarks of the virtuosa herself—jewelry from the 

collection is perfectly suited for today’s modern woman: chic, 

spontaneous, fun, and fashionably exuberant, with a knowing 

eye for quality and a timeless sense of style. 

The new collection, based off of Marina Bulgari’s original, 

technically precise drawings and designs, debuted this past

This page: Marina Bulgari’s designs 

for the PARDY ring, which has been 

produced in the current collection in 

both yellow gold and diamonds and 

in rose gold, diamonds, and rubies. 

Opposite: Marina B’s Art Deco TROC 

earrings in black onyx, yellow gold, 

diamonds, blue topaz, and red garnet. 

fall and has been met with applause by wholesalers and customers 

alike. Neiman Marcus immediately picked up the collection, 

which is a dazzlingly unified whole, representing the 

best range of Marina B’s designs. All of the pieces have been 

manufactured according to the original specifications, and 

many of them have been produced by the original artisans in 

Europe. Given this connection and commitment to the original 

craftsmanship and creative process, it’s likely that Marina 

B is not only coming back, but is here to stay. u 

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COURTESY OF MARINA B

“It didn’t take me long to realize 

that I’d stumbled upon a treasure,” Marina B’s 

new owner, Paul Lubetsky, says of his 

acquisition of the Marina B jewelry brand— 

a legacy of enduring beauty and chic.

This page, detail from an Arrow 

Collar advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker, 

1930. Opposite from left, 

ragtime-era dancers; Fred Astaire 

and Rita Hayworth from You Were 

Never Lovelier; legendary dancers 

Vernon and Irene Castle, 1913. 

Flirty 

Dancing 

Weddings are one of the last remaining 

social spaces where men and women dance 

together—when the men are willing. Here’s 

a simple primer for turning even the most 

awkward guy into a dance-floor Casanova. 

BY CHRISTIAN CHENSVOLD

©2012 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ILLUSTRATION 

WEDDINGS ARE ONE OF THOSE occasions when loads 

of women are in the mood to dance with men who would 

rather endure gum surgery. The reason is simple: men know 

they’re supposed to lead, and the responsibility—and threat of 

failure—is simply too much to bear. 

As a result, each year thousands of potential wedding-guest 

dalliances are forfeited due to terpsichorean trepidation. But a 

man needn’t spend thousands at Arthur Murray to pull off the 

vertical expression of horizontal desire, as they say in Buenos 

Aires. All he needs is a languorous tempo, an inspiring partner, 

and the following simple pointers. 

We’ll start with the embrace. Gentlemen, nix that adolescent 

embrace in which you place your hands on the woman’s waist 

while she puts hers around your neck (the back of your neck, 

that is: putting her hands around the front would be the response 

to your hands being lower than her waist). Instead, put your right 

hand on the small of her back, and, her hand in yours, extend 

your left arm, leaving a moderate bend. Do not leave your left 

hand open as if expecting payment for something, nor squeeze 

it to the point that her knuckles crack. Your posture should be 

somewhere between the shy limpness of a boy forced to hug an 

overperfumed aunt and the rigid rigor mortis of a soldier standing 

before a tribunal. To avoid stepping on each other, have the lady 

slightly offset to your right, aligning your feet on four tracks with 

the lady’s right foot between yours. This is a good time to remind 

you of the importance women place on quality footwear. 

Now it’s time to do something, since it’s not really dancing 

until you’re actually moving. While your inept and inebriated 

fellow leaders will start waddling their hips, pumping their 

left arms up and down as if exercising with a dumbbell, and 

stepping on every beat as if stomping out cigarettes, you— 

calm and poised, chest proudly extended—cavalierly take two 

beats per step, thereby subconsciously communicating to your 

partner that you’re a man who’s never in a rush when he has 

a woman in his arms. Around you go, rotating clockwise by 

taking small left-right steps just like you did when you crossed 

the floor to ask her to dance. Do not, in any way, shape, or form, 

attempt to “get your groove on” nor exhibit any kinesthetic 

expressions that could be considered “funky.” Instead, allow 

her to marvel at the dignified simplicity of your dance, with 

you the very personification of masculine aplomb. Midway 

through the song you should gaze at the woman with the 

look of constipated yearning commonly seen in BBC costume 

dramas and gently pull her closer, bringing her cheek next to 

yours. She smells your after-shave, you admire her earlobe. As 

the song reaches its climax, begin a series of double-time pivots 

before lunging sideways on your left leg and dipping the lady. 

As the song ends, you rise to gaze breathlessly in each other’s 

eyes, left arm flaccid at your side. Now say something witty and 

nonchalant and this could be the start of something big. u 

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Casa de Campo, 

Dominican Republic.

COURTESY OF C A SA DE C AMPO; COURTESY OF THE PLAZA 

The Royal Plaza Suite 

at The Plaza Hotel, 

New York City. 

This Side of Paradise 

THE GERMAN ROMANTIC Jean Paul F. Richter once observed 

that paradise “is always where love dwells.” Perhaps nothing nurtures 

new love—or paradise found—quite like a dream wedding 

destination or perfect honeymoon spot. In that spirit, here are 

some of the most romantic places to be had across the globe. 

Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic 

800.877.3643 / casadecampo.com.do 

Launch the adventure of your life together from one of the most 

beautiful spots in the tropical Caribbean—Casa de Campo, the 

luxury resort situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican 

Republic. Known for its ideal location, sheer beauty, and fine 

cuisine, Casa de Campo offers a wondrous variety of ceremony 

sites, abundant options for your guests to relax and play, and 

an expert wedding staff to assist you along the way (including 


a new per-person pricing scale that includes all of the important 

details needed to create your once-in-a-lifetime experience). 

With reception packages like the Bridal Spa Ritual, the Groom’s 

Shooting Competition, and the Playita Beach Barbeque, you will 

be sure to include your guests in memorable wedding activities, 

all before retreating on your own honeymoon oasis within Casa 

de Campo’s 7,000 acres. From private picnics, secluded dining, 

couples massages, and more, you’ll cherish your time together— 

and, come your first anniversary, Casa de Campo will invite you 

back to relive your special day with a complimentary stay. 

The Royal Plaza Suite, New York City 

800.257.7544 / theplaza.com 

The one-of-a-kind Royal Plaza Suite is a magnificent three-bedroom, 

three-bathroom suite in a private area of the iconic Plaza 

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The Surrey, 

New York City. 

Hotel overlooking the most prized views in Manhattan: Fifth 

Avenue and the legendary Pulitzer Fountain. The exquisitely 

appointed Louis XV-style suite includes a living room, dining 

room, butler’s pantry, kitchen, gymnasium, and a library (stocked 

with titles hand-selected by Prosper Assouline, the founder of 

the luxury-book publishing house Assouline). Generously sized 

en-suite baths are decorated with marble mosaic tile in a leaf-like 

pattern inspired by Central Park. And, like all Royal Plaza Suite 

guests, newlyweds also enjoy private butler services, making it 

easy to call this suite home just before starting one of their own. 

The Surrey, New York City 

888.419.0052 / thesurrey.com 

Nestled in Manhattan’s elegant Upper East Side, The Surrey 

provides the perfect setting for one-of-a-kind romantic experiences. 

Built in 1926 as a residence hotel, the original Surrey 

was home to many of New York’s most acclaimed celebrities 

over the years. Famous faces and discerning guests alike recognize 

the allure of exceptional, discreet service. For its current 

recreation, The Surrey enlisted interior designer Lauren 

Rottet and paid special attention to maintaining the integrity 

of its history while modernizing what has become New York’s 

most intimate address. Newlyweds looking to soak up all that 

the city has to offer can book a Romantic Getaway at The 

Surrey, and will receive a rose-scented candle, one champagne 

and chocolate turn-down, a couples massage in the Spa Suite 

at The Surrey, and accommodation upgrade upon availability. 

This offer is valid for stays through December 31, 2012, and 

may be booked using the promotional code: ROMANC. 

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Ocean House, Rhode Island 

401.584.7000 / oceanhouseri.com 

A honeymoon or mini-moon at the Ocean House, the last of 

the grand Victorian hotels in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, is more 

than a vacation, but a step back into a genteel era. Set high on the 

bluffs overlooking a 650-foot private white-sand beach, Ocean 

House rose to fame in the early 1900s, when it was New York 

society’s quintessential summer home. Today, a major restoration 

has equipped Ocean House with modern amenities—including 

the five-star OH! Spa and five restaurants—without disrupting 

the character of its storied past. Guest rooms with sweeping 

views, a fireplace, and a private terrace will transport you to another 

time and place, all just a few sweet hours from home. 

Hotel Caruso, Ravello 

800.237.1236 / hotelcaruso.com 

Connected by probably the most scenic road in Europe, 

which twists, turns, loops, and falls the full length of Italy’s 

Amalfi Coast, the glamorous resorts of Sorrento, Positano, 

Amalfi, and, most of all, Ravello, have attracted the rich and 

famous—not to mention notable writers and artists—for centuries. 

Perched high among the natural glamour of Ravello sits 

the Hotel Caruso, a former 11th-century palace set on cliffs 

like a balcony hanging above the Mediterranean Sea. A honeymoon 

here is cut from the cloth of dolce vita paradise, with 

preserved ancient walls and fresco-covered ceilings, terraced 

gardens, a stunning infinity pool, boat trips to Positano, and 

Roman Pompeii within reach. Both inside and out, a world of 

heritage, culture, and beauty awaits. 

COURTESY OF THE SURREY; COURTESY OF OCEAN HOUSE; COURTESY OF HOTEL C ARUSO

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Hotel Caruso, 

Ravello, Italy. 

Ocean House in 

Watch Hill, 

Rhode Island.

Four Seasons 

Resorts, 

Maldives. 

Four Seasons Resorts, Maldives 

800.819.5053 / fourseasons.com 

With two resorts on land and a private cruise ship, the Four 

Seasons Resorts Maldives offer a truly extraordinary sunkissed 

honeymoon through any combination of the three. Begin 

with the charm of a private coral island village by the turquoise 

sea at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Hura. 

Then head to the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa 

Giraavaru, a scenic sea-plane ride from Malé Airport, for a 

verdant, beach-fringed coral island idyll. Or, for avid divers, 

water enthusiasts, and nature lovers, step aboard the Four 

Seasons Explorer, an 11-cabin, three-deck catamaran that 

takes you island-hopping in inimitable Four Seasons style, to 

some of the most remote and brilliant snorkeling sites. No 

matter what your pleasure, the Four Seasons Resorts Maldives 

offer unsurpassed service in the untouched reaches of the exotic 

atolls, from spa to shining sea. 

The Ritz-Carlton 

Powerscourt, County 

Wicklow, Ireland. 

La Mamounia, Marrakech 

800.223.6800 / mamounia.com 

The site of 18th-century garden parties and a favorite retreat 

for European jet-setters of the 1930s, Hotel La Mamounia 

has a historically sophisticated past. Honeymooners will be 

transported to an other-worldly refuge filled with luxury, 

romance, and glamour, all in a resplendently decorated and 

relaxing environment. Guest rooms, bathed in rich hues of 

crimson and earthy brown, are not only inviting and relaxing, 

but offer the perfect mix of Moorish and modern décor. 

The classic hotel has recently been restored to the height of 

its bygone grandeur with thoughtful pairings of antique and 

updated interiors by renowned French architect and designer 

Jacques Garcia. What’s more, four restaurants and bars, a spa 

with a private hammam, and the vibrant, bazaar-filled backyard 

of Marrakech awaits. 

The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, Ireland 

+353.1.274.8888 / ritzcarlton.com 

Whisk yourself away to a Palladian estate tucked in the 

woodlands of County Wicklow, on Ireland’s east coast. Take 

an enchanting stroll among the gentle green hills and sparkling 

lakes of Powerscourt Gardens, then head into Dublin 

for some cosmopolitan flair. The sumptuous surroundings of 

The Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, County Wicklow hotel combine 

the luxury and tranquility of country living, but not 

without a hint of city chic. The property offers an ideal escape 

for honeymooners, including an outstanding spa with 20 

treatment rooms and one private spa suite, 36 holes of championship 

golf, and three exceptional dining facilities, including 

Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt, a signature restaurant 

from the world-renowned chef. u 

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La Mamounia, 

Marrakech, Morocco.

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Jamie Tisch and Heather Mnuchin 

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Eric Javits, Andrea Karambelas 

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KLOPP 

WHAT 

THE CHAIRS 

WEAR 

Karen Klopp, Founder of What2WearWhere, flees the freezing temperatures and 

heads south to Palm Beach for a sizzling party celebrating the “grand reopening” of Studio 54. 

This month’s What Chairs Wear is choreographed for the diva in all of us... 

PREPARE TO “PARTY HARDY” with the Four Arts 

Contemporaries at a one-night spectacular celebration of 

the “grand reopening” of Studio 54 at 7 p.m. on February 

24. The divine disco diva chairs—Binkie Orthwein, Mary 

Baker, and Sara Groff—are planning to recreate Ian 

Schrager and Steve Rubell’s iconic New York City club in 

the Philip Hulitar Sculpture Garden at the Society of the 

Four Arts. The beautiful people will “throw caution to the 

wind and confetti in the air”—the very same wording sent 

to the club’s loyal devotees in 1980! This ultra-fashionable 

bash supports the host’s mission of sharing the finest art and 

cultural programming with the community at Palm Beach’s 

best-loved destination for art exhibitions, concerts, films, 

and lectures. Join partygoers on the other side of the velvet 

rope for an unforgettable evening of revelry and merriment, 

with music by The Right On Band. Make an entrance, atop 

a white horse à la Bianca Jagger or a pair of roller skates, 

and don’t forget that disco attire and dancing shoes are a 

must as you shimmy and shimmer the night away! u 

For more information, please contact Katie Edwards at 

561.659.8506 or kedwards@fourarts.org. 

LILA PHOTO

6 

3 

1 

Own the dance floor in this unstoppable Oscar de la Renta 

dress (6), trimmed with both feathers and sequins. Strap on 

Jimmy Choo platforms (5), straight from the archives of disco 

history, history, and grab a Chandra clutch (2). There is no turning 

back now, so add to the excitement with the exuberance of David 

Yurman’s cable tread cuff (1) and pavé pinky ring (3). And don’t 

forget the 

disco-dreamy Tom Ford lipstick in “blush nude” (4)! 

Get down, 

boogie-oogie-oogie! Opposite, from left: Sara Groff, 

4 

Mary Baker, and Binkie Orthwein; the event’s invitation. 

2 

5 

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APPEARANCES 

DISPATCH 

FROM Y HILARY GEARY P.B.I.B 

PALM BEACH IN DECEMBER rocks and 

rolls with parties every night that seem 

just like beautifully wrapped presents, 

coming in all different sizes: small, medium, 

and large! The weather has been 

perfect and everyone has been loving the 

glorious sunshine and, of course, all the 

fun. In fact the whole state is buzzing! 

We took a spin up north by Vero Beach 

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Above: the tables set with beautiful flowers during a recent event for Brazilian artist 

Beatriz Milhazes hosted by Hilary and Galen Weston at Windsor. 

to that heavenly watering hole, Windsor, 

a lush oasis of 416 acres sandwiched 

between the Indian River and the Atlantic 

Ocean, brillantly designed by Andres 

Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. We 

were there to see our pals Hilary and 

Galen Weston and to take in the show of 

famed Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes at 

the Windsor Gallery. After the show, and 

a fascinating Q. & A. with the artist and 

curator Iwona Blazwick who is the director 

of London’s Whitechapel Gallery, 

we dined under the stars while being 

serenaded by a steel band. 

Oh my, before I could blink, it was 

December 31 with New Year’s Eve parties 

all over town. All of the private clubs 

were sold out, including Club Colette

and Mar-A-Lago! Wilbur and I popped 

into Mike McCarty’s pre-Coconut dinner 

at his restaurant before motoring over 

to Judy and Alfred Taubman’s glorious 

oceanfront Addison Mizner palazzo for a 

small seated dinner. Last stop before saying, 

“Hello” to 2012 was the Coconut’s 

supper dance—better than ever thanks 

to Julia and David Koch’s very generous 

donation of 30 minutes of dazzling fireworks 

at the midnight hour. The evening 

was especially festive, too, as so many decorative 

“young’uns” attended such as Ted 

Geary, Tatiana Smith and Rem Curtis, 

Nicole and Matthew Mellon, Phoebe 

Gubelmann, Binkie and Chris Orthwein, 

Ed Swenson, Travis Acquavella, Nick 

Acquavella, Christina Warner, Lauriston 

Roach, Tory Grauer, Harry LeFrak, 

Kelly Van Ingen, Elizabeth Meigher, 

Amanda Meigher, Christina and Billy 

Bryan, Maddy Potvin and Alexandre 

Desmarais, and Marina Rutherford and 

Sims Lansing, plus us “grown-ups.” 

There are so many worthy causes—so 

many benefits, events, fundraisers—so 

when you come across one that seems 

like a private party it really stands out! “A 

Night of Great Expectations,” a benefit 

dinner started by Emilia Fanjul almost a 

decade ago to support the charter schools 

(Everglades Preparatory Academy and 

Glades Academy Elementary), is hands 

down one of my all time faves. How 

could it not be? First of all, what could be 

more worthwhile than education? Second 

of all, the party is small, cozy, and fun in a 

beautiful setting at a fabulous restaurant: 

Café Boulud. The evening started with 

drinks outside in the ultra-glam courtyard. 

While sipping icy Barcadi mojitos, 

guests perused the terrific auction items 

on display by the softly lit Coquina fountain 

framed by sheltering palms under 

the stars. Into the seated dinner on the 

terrace where about 200 guests feasted 

on swiss-chard ravoli, braised veal shank, 

and warm chocolate soufflé or strawberry 

shortcake with wines such as Lurton 

Pinot Gris and Vega Sindoa Cabernet 

Sauvignon—yum! Just before dessert, 

Sotheby’s chairman of North and South 

America and star auctioneer Jamie 

Niven brilliantly auctioned off such sensational 

items as a stay on Jim and Kristy 

Clark’s dazzling yacht Athena and other 

equally amazing goodies to raise over 

$800,000. Wow! Among the supporters 

were Pepe Fanjul with Raysa and 

Alfy Fanjul (and most of their extended 

family), Arianna and Dixon Boardman, 

Cynthia Boardman, Serena Boardman 

and John Theodoracoplos, Britty Bardes 

and Johnny Damgard, Whitney and 

Eric Bylin, Luce Churchill, Celerie 

Kemble and Boykin Curry, Countess 

Christina de Caraman, Prince Michel 

de Bourbon-Parme and Princess Maria 

Pia de Savoie, Mona de Sayve, Ann 

Downey, Jackie and Rod Drake, Jackie 

and Ken Duberstein, Llwyd Ecclestone, 

Suzie and Ed Olson, Gillian Fuller, 

Judith and Rudy Giuliani, Lorna and 

Larry Graev, Marty Gruss, Jane Holzer, 

Michele and Howard Kessler, Marianna 

Above, clockwise from left: a stay on the yacht Athena was a recent auction item during a benefit for Everglades Preparatory Academy and Glades Academy 

elementary; “A Night of Expectations” was held at Cafe Boulud in Palm Beach; fireworks were a gift from the Kochs at the Coconuts on New Year’s Eve. 

and George Kaufman, Kate and Hashem 

Khosrovani, Karin Luter, Carol and 

Earle Mack, John Mashek, Grace and 

Chris Meigher, Talbott Maxey, Mila 

Mulroney, Vanessa Mulroney, Pauline 

Pitt and Jerry Seay, Percy Steinhart, Judy 

and Alfred Taubman, Gale and Harry 

Theodoracopolos, Pricilla Whittle, Jane 

Ylvisaker, and more! u 

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B R O W N 

THE YOUNG & THE GUEST LIST 

This month, our columnist goes downstairs to Doubles at the Sherry Netherland and 

downtown to a couple of Cinema Society screenings while reporting on the Paradise Ball 

Stefania Allen and 

Stephanie de Kertanguy 

Kearney toast to a 

good cause at Doubles. 

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sponsored by Salvatore Ferragamo in Palm Beach. 

BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

PATRICK MACLEOD (WWW.PATRICKMACLEOD.COM); PATRICK MCMULLAN 

On December 16, Nina Platt and Taylor 

Malfitano attended “Dancing at Doubles.” 

Wells Ross and Medora Hartz at Doubles 

at the Sherry Netherland Hotel. 

Nate Freeman and Michael Miller at Acme on January 

19, following a screening of Man On A Ledge. 

Paul Johnson Calderon on January 18, following a 

screening of Haywire hosted by the Cinema Society. 

THIS YEAR, I’ve resolved to read more, like everything ever 

written by C. David Heymann. Maybe you share my resolution? 

Well, my column is as good a place as any to start... 

On December 16, “Dancing at Doubles” benefitted the 

Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA, a non-profit organization 

dedicated to helping children and their families. 

Down a staircase perfumed by Parliament Lights, Alex Budney, 

Will Cleary, and Jennifer Rolfe mixed and mingled 

around an open bar decorated with sugar cookies. At midnight, 

everyone relocated to Marc Biron’s table at LAVO. 

On January 18, the Cinema Society hosted a screening of 

Haywire with BlackBerry Bold. The after-party at Sons of 

Alixe Laughlin and Betsy Maloney at Doubles 

at the Sherry Netherland Hotel to support 

the Grosvenor Neighborhood House YMCA. 

John DeStefano, Sarah Kunst, Mike Vilensky, 

and Derek Hester at Sons of Essex. 

Essex welcomed the young and the restless, suffering from 

the slowness of January. Elizabeth Banks, Emerson Barth, 

Kristian Laliberte, Celine Rattray, and Rachel Roy were 

among those catching up over Don Julio cocktails. 

On the 19th, Man On A Ledge starring Sam Worthington 

was screened by the Cinema Society with Gilt Man. Daniel 

Benedict, Hilary Rhoda, and Amy Sacco joined the afterparty 

at Acme, a recently re-opened restaurant serving “authentic 

southern and cajun cookin’.” 

So, I’m ready for February, outfitted with New England Patriots 

temporary tattoos for the Superbowl and a hundred pairs of 

black leggings for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. u 

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The Paradise Fund celebrated 

Paradise Casino, sponsored 

by Salvatore Ferragamo, on 

November 25 at the Flagler 

Museum in Palm Beach. 

Here, Nic Rolden plays to win. 

LUCIEN CAPEHART PHOTOGRAPHY 

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A 

India Paull and David Adams looked like they 

were on a winning streak on November 25. 

Rush Zimmerman wore Salvatore Ferragamo 

Resort 2012 to the Paradise Casino. 

Members of the committee joined to address 

guests about the Paradise Fund. 

Tommy Morrison and Sarah Scheffer posed at the 

entrance of the Flagler Museum before Paradise Casino. 

Nick Fouquet and Davina Woods supported the Paradise 

Fund at the Flagler Museum on November 25. 

Scott Schlager and Wyatt Koch hitting the tables together 

at the Paradise Casino on November 25. 

Binkie Orthwein and Kane Baker at the 

Paradise Fund’s Paradise Casino. 

Inger Anderson and Bettina Anderson 

wore Salvatore Ferragamo Resort 2012. 

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A KISS IN TIME 

IT SEEMS LIKE A TIME-HONORED tradition now, but prior 

to 1981, there had never been a royal balcony kiss. That year, 

six hundred thousand people lined the streets of London 

with an unprecedented television audience of 750 million 

viewers tuning in to watch the fairy-tale wedding of Prince 

Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. When the Prince and 

Princess of Wales emerged on the balcony of Buckingham 

Palace, they were greeted by their subjects with the chant 

of “Kiss! Kiss!” The story goes that Prince Charles wanted 

none of the crowd’s antics and, according to The Daily Mail, 

said, “I’m not going to do that caper. They’re going to try and 

get us to kiss.” Diana, true to her People’s Princess style, is 

reported to have said back, “Well, how about it?” And in a 

crowd-pleasing moment the couple kissed, the protocol was 

abandoned, and a new tradition began. 

The wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton was 

by every definition the wedding of the year, if not the decade. 

When the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge came out 

on to that same balcony to another screaming crowd of thousands, 

even Prince William was taken aback, saying, “Oh, 

wow!” (and that’s not counting the two billion people watching 

worldwide). When the couple shared its first public peck, 

the crowd decided that this time the kiss was too short and 

chanted, “Kiss again! Kiss again!” And, in another crowdpleasing 

moment, the couple kissed a second time, and history 

was made on the balcony, again. — Georgina Schaeffer 

Above, left to right: last spring, after their nuptials, the Duke and 

Duchess of Cambridge kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace; 

Prince Charles and Princess Diana started the tradition in 1981.

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