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74 BLAZE OF COLOR A colorful look at the history of blazers—a term that originated

at St. John's College, Cambridge. BY JACK CARLSON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY F.E. CASTLEBERRY

80 GREENWICH AVENUE A guided stroll down the suburban street. BY ALEX R. TRAVERS

84 A POINT IN TIME From Monakewego to Greenwich Point. BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

88 TAILORED FOR THE TOWN Hermès fêtes its Greenwich opening. BY ELIZABETH MEIGHER

90 CHARM AND STYLE A look at C. Z. Guest—the boldness behind the blond. BY LIZ SMITH

96 CONNECTICUT COMFORT Decorator Cindy Rinfret opens up her home, Laurel Hill,

in Greenwich Style: Inspired Family Homes (Rizzoli). BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

100 MODERN NATURE: O'KEEFFE AND LAKE GEORGE A close look at the history

behind the exhibit of Georgia O'Keeffe's pivotal work at Lake George. BY TONY HALL

104 KINGS OF THE HEARTLAND Anthony Edgeworth's Legendary Golf Clubs

of the American Midwest is as good as hitting the links. BY MICHAEL M. THOMAS

110 POLO SECTION A roundup of the sport, featuring Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras.

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20 SOCIAL DIARY A burst before summer, in the city and its suburbs. BY DAVID PATRICK COLUMBIA

56 SOCIAL CALENDAR Our guide to the goings-on in New York, in the Hamptons, and beyond.

58 HARRY BENSON William F. Buckley, Jr., is described as the perfect gentleman by our columnist.

60 OBSERVATIONS An anecdote about Halston's visit to Kensington Palace. BY TAKI THEODORACOPULOS

62 FRESH FINDS A medley of styles for warmer weather. BY DANIEL CAPPELLO AND ELIZABETH MEIGHER

66 JEWELRY Personalized perfection from Katie Schloss of Three Jane. BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

68 OPEN HOUSE Bob McCaffrey is the go-to in the Hudson River Valley. BY KATHERINE WHITESIDE

122 APPEARANCES Enjoying the weather with friends at the Central Park Conservancy. BY HILARY GEARY

124 YOUNG & THE GUEST LIST Busy as a bee, throughout the month of May. BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

128 SNAPSHOT Connecticut and New York competed to own this island. BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

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the experience and locale influenced O’Keeffe’s work. “ModernNature: Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George” is an exhibitionof her work on display in Glens Falls, New York, and art loversshould look up the train schedule as soon as possible.

After admiring her work, some adventurers might want totake that train out to the Midwest, as Michael M. Thomasmakes the case that the golf courses and clubs out there are notto be missed. But if you can’t spare the time, he recommendsAnthony Edgeworth’s beautiful book, Legendary Golf Clubsof The American Midwest, whose glossy pages and wonderfulstories will transport you there. Get ready to smell the fairwaysfrom your armchair.

All of this lush countryside gets us ready to look forward tothe summer, and future travels ahead. Can’t wait to be clearedfor takeoff!

GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT, has been prominently appear-ing in the news lately. Its reputation as “the richest town percapita in the world” has held true, as evidenced by the 50-acreGreenwich estate currently on the market for a cool $190 mil-lion, one of the most expensive ever listed in the United States.And recently, there has been a renewed interest in what manyconsider to be New York City’s most famous suburb, and acosmopolitan flair has been added to the stately small-townatmosphere. It also never hurts to have a prince come visit.

Yes, Prince Harry popped over to Greenwich during hisrecent U. S. tour for the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup. Theyounger Windsor brother, who has been captivating the publicwith his charm and joie de vivre, arrived to a crowd eager to seeif he was just as wonderful in person. Spoiler: He was. And whobetter to grace our Greenwich Issue cover than a regal royal inthe saddle? We (as well as most of the ladies in attendance) weresad to see him hop back over the pond.

Our own Greenwich native, Elizabeth Quinn Brown, lov-ingly spearheads this issue, and gives an insider’s scoop on thepreppy styles, grand houses, and nostalgic past of the town sheknows best. If you ever need reliable recommendations of whatto do, where to go, and most importantly, who to go with, she’sthe one to call. The fondest memory this former debutante hasof Greenwich? “It’s where I learned to play ice hockey.” Meangirls would do well to remember that our sweet Lizzie has apugilistic side.

Another complex woman, C. Z. Guest, is fondly rememberedby our talented columnist Liz Smith. Liz reveals C. Z.’s charita-ble nature, which, combined with her strong sense of self, madeher one of the most beloved members of high society. Whileeveryone remembers her as the style icon of a simple but elegantAmerican look, the chic exterior hid a woman who laughedfrequently and loved fully.

Love bound together Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitzduring their time at Lake George, and Tony Hall looks at how

ON THE COVER:Nacho Figueras, of the St. Regis team, and Prince Harry, of the Sentebale Land Rover team, at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup in Greenwich, Connecticut. The event marked the conclusion ofPrince Harry’s tour ofthe United States. Photo-graphy by Dominic James.

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THE NAME ABOVE the Title.A European friend sentme an email, correcting areference I made in printto LuAnn de Lesseps asThe Countess de Lesseps.According to Debrett’s—theauthority on etiquette, taste,and achievement—such is notthe proper way to address thedivorced wife of a titled count.My friend also took issue with

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the legitimacy of the title.I knew that would happen

when I made the referencebut, as an American, it makesno difference what’s properin that department since it’sa salutation that is distinctlyforeign.

The de Lesseps family titleis French. The first was givento the uncle of Ferdinand deLesseps by Louis XVI and

the second to the father ofFerdinand de Lesseps byNapoleon I. (The one related to“The Countess” is Ferdinand,who in the late 19th centurybuilt the Suez Canal.) Theuse of the de Lesseps title inthe 21st century is really ananachronism, but still happilyemployed whenever necessary.People rank and rag on thebusiness of titles but like the

sound of them from theirown lips anyway. Americansdefinitely do—it separatesthe riff from the raff, amongother human endeavors in themaking and getting of money.

Titles are always “honorary”and are all over the placein Europe. Many are nowcenturies old. It’s a brand ofscorekeeping. You can evenbuy one if you know the right

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people. Maybe not that ofprince or duke, and rarely thatof your majesty, but there areothers still precious enoughto accommodate the ego ofits holder, and to impress theneighbors sufficiently.

You can marry it, too.Camilla, Duchess of Cornwallattended the opening ofParliament with hubby,H.R.H. Charles, Prince ofWales, a couple of weeks agoand was wearing a tiara thathad belonged to Charles’sgram, the late Queen Mum.The presence of said tiara onthe duchess’s head was seen bysome as a signal that she mayone day be “queen” herself. Ifthat happens, people will berequired to address the great-granddaughter of Charles’sgreat-great-great-grandfather’smistress, Mrs. Keppel. So itcan all take time, but one neverknows, does one?

Nevertheless, it’s all a

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description of elitist tendenciesthat have existed in all“civilized” societies—old orancient—all acquired early inlife by anyone who has accessto a lot of money or is born tothe right parents.

In the case of LuAnnde Lesseps, now divorcedfrom the grandson or great-grandson of the viscount canalbuilder, it’s a moot point. Shecan call herself anything shelikes because: (1.) she’s in ShowBusiness, and (2.) Americansdon’t know the difference, andshe’s got a career to manage.

I understand the traditionof the proper address, but asa born-and-bred Amurrrican,it seems awkward to relate toon a one-on-one basis. A fewweeks ago, I was seated nextto Crown Princess Margaritaof Romania, who was thehonored guest and speakerat the Versailles Foundationdinner at The Pierre.

The princess a very nicewoman—very comme il faut, asthey say—and easy to engage inconversation about the worldand how she experiences it.I liked her, although I can’tbring myself to call someone“Princess” unless that is hername. Same with “Your RoyalHighness,” which also soundsabsurd to the American earand is a hindrance to havingan honest communication. Butthat’s my American-ness.

The princess and I had afairly intense conversationabout what New York waslike to her after having beenaway for more than 10 years.She is a keen observer and alsocurious—a rare quality thesedays. We also talked abouther family’s return to Romania60 years after her father, KingMichael I, abdicated his thronein 1947 when the Communiststook over.

She is now officially the

Crown Princess, appointed byher father, the representativeof the family back in theirland. She is working to assistin reviving the country to whatit was in the days of yore (butwithout a monarchy), or whatit might have been today hadit not had to endure the savageinsanity of Hitler, Stalin, et al.

What impressed me washer awareness and apparentdedication to a native, naturalpurpose. As far as her beinga “Crown Princess,” it hadno bearing on the pleasure orgravity of our conversation.

Coincidentally, a couple ofnights after that dinner, I wasin a taxi where I learned thecabbie was Romanian. A gruffsort of guy at first, polysyllabicin his replies to my questionsabout him. I aroused hiscuriosity when I told him thatthe night before I had beenat a dinner with a member ofthe royal family of Romania.

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He asked which memberI’d dined with. When I toldhim it was Princess Margarita,he became very excited andanimated. He loves her father,King Michael I, who is now inhis early 90s. He recountedhow Michael had given aspeech at some occasion inthe U.K. a few years ago.And even at his great age, hewas wearing—a half centurylater—“the same suit” he worewhen he abdicated his thronein 1947.

“He is a man of greathumility!” the cabbie stated,adding with certain prideof person, “And he was

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seated next to the Queen ofEngland, his cousin!” Thecabbie referred to “His RoyalHighness” as representing thebest spirit of “his people.” Thebest always has the real title.

The Merry Month of May inNew York. Wednesday, May1. The Women’s Committee ofthe Central Park Conservancy’s31st annual Frederick LawOlmsted Awards Luncheon,which is popularly known asthe “Hat Luncheon.” I’ve beencovering this lunch for years,and it seemed it was hattierthis year than ever before.

Many were very stylish, somevery funny, others amusing,and some occasionally aquestion mark. I liked it all.You could see the influence of

Kate Middleton in the crowdtoo. There were a couple ofgirls (young women) who kindof looked like her.

One thousand and threehundred guests under thevast, white tent. Festive mood.A beautiful day in the park’sfestooning and floweringBotanical Garden, takingplace behind the VanderbiltGates on Fifth Avenue and104th Street. The trees are infull, fresh bloom in that shiny,lime-green shade, and so werethe tulips, in masses.

They honored Jenny andJohn Paulson, who last Octoberdonated $100 million to theCentral Park Conservancy.This is the largest sum evergiven to the organization (the

lunch raised $3.3 million thisyear—a record). Mr. Paulsonalso didn’t request that his oranyone else’s name be placedanywhere in or around thepark, although the natureof his donation is significantand civic-worthy. That, too,signified a fresh outlook.

The night’s jam-packedcalendar: The Art and AntiqueDealers League of Americaopened its spring show at thePark Avenue Armory with apreview to benefit the ASPCA.Down at Pier 60 at ChelseaPiers, the International Centerof Photography hosted its ICPInfinity Awards, featuring apresentation with actor JeffBridges, who is also a seriousphotographer.

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And down at the JoyceTheater, they were holding theStephen Petronio CompanySpring Gala, featuring theworld premier of Like LazarusDid (LLD 4/30). Meanwhile,up at the Academy Mansionat 2 East 63rd Street, theFinancial Times was hosting its125th anniversary party.

Also that night, the annualJazz at Lincoln Center galabenefit, which featured aconcert by the Jazz at LincolnCenter Orchestra and Crosby,Stills, and Nash. Ashley SchiffRamos produced the concert.

There was another importantevent over at Cipriani 42ndStreet, where Liz Smith’sLiteracy Partners was holdingits annual gala.

Anyway, the Crosby,Stills, and Nash concertgot underway at 7:30 p.m.when Bette Midler appearedon stage to introduce theevening’s honoree, MicaErtegun. Mica and her latehusband, Ahmet Ertegun,

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have been major benefactorsof Jazz at Lincoln Center. TheTurkish-born Mr. Ertegun andhis brother were sons of theTurkish ambassador in the1930s. They were avid fans ofAmerican jazz and pursued itby founding Atlantic Records.

Midler told us that she firstmet the family when she was akid and signed with AtlanticRecords, which was a majorcareer coup for her. TheErteguns took her under theirwing and they became friends.She said their philanthropyall over the world is legend.Their fellowships for studyof the humanities at Oxfordis the largest endowment fora fellowship ever given toOxford in its 900-year history.

The combination of MicaErtegun and Crosby, Stills,and Nash brought out a big,black-tie crowd. More than800. They raised $3.7 million.

Thursday, May 2. I wentover to Sotheby’s, where theAlzheimer’s Drug Discovery

Foundation was hosting itsseventh annual Connoisseur’sDinner.

The foundation wasestablished in 1998—15 yearsago—by brothers LeonardLauder and Ronald Lauder.Their mission: to accelerate thediscovery of drugs to prevent,treat, and cure Alzheimer’sdisease, related dementias,and cognitive aging.

In that time, the ADDF hasgranted more than $60 millionto fund more than 400 drugresearch programs at academiccenters and biotechnologycompanies in 18 countries.

It was the epitome of ablack-tie evening. LeonardLauder spoke briefly aboutthe progress they are makingin research, as did Dr.Howard Fillit, who is thefounding executive directorand chief science officerof the Alzheimer’s DrugDiscovery Foundation. Thedinner co-chairs were NancyCorzine, Sir Evelyn and Lady

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Alzheimer’s affects one inthree Americans over 80 andthere are more than 5 millioncurrently suffering from thedisease. Paula Zahn wasgiven the Chairman’s Award.(Paula’s mother is currentlydeeply afflicted.)

The sons of the lady whobuilt an empire out of asingle fragrance product havetaken her legacy to greaterheights for the good of all of

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us—of mankind. When Leonard Lauderassured the guests on Thursday night thatthey were making great progress, I’d beteveryone in the room believed him for thesame reason I did.

Sunday, May 5, 2013. 32,000 bicycleriders participated in a Five Boro Bike Tourto raise money for the Boston Marathonbombing victims. It was a 40-mile car-freeride through the five boroughs.

On a much lighter note (but still notwithout its sad subtexts, the stuff thatnovels are made of), the Greek island ofSkorpios—where Greek shipping tycoonAristotle Onassis, married the widowof our assassinated President John F.Kennedy—has been sold. (Or technically,leased.)

The seller was Onassis’s granddaughter,whom he never lived to know, and theonly surviving heir to the fortune, Athina

Onassis Roussel. The 28-year-old leasedit to Ekaterina Rybolovleva, who is 24, fora rumored $150 million.

Grampa Onassis bought the rock of 74acres in the Ionian Sea off Greece 50 yearsago for 20,000 bucks, which is 1/7,500 ofthe current rumored price.

It was a barren island when he picked itup. He brought in utilities, planted forests,and built beaches, several buildings, andresidences—plus a helicopter pad. Hecould also park his famous yacht, theChristina (named for his daughter,Athina’s late mother), at the water’s edge.

A second island, Sparti, was includedin the new deal. Skorpios is also the burialplace for Onassis’s son, Alexander, whodied in a plane crash when in his 20s, andhis daughter, Christina, who died at age37 when Athina was 3 years old.

What will the young Russian woman do

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with all that resort property?The Greek press reportedthat she intended to build aresort for the world’s rich andpowerful, athough there areother purported explanationsfor the acquisition.

The official purchaser wasa trust in Ms. Rybolovlev’sname. Her pa is a rich Russiannamed Dimitry Rybolovlev,who used to be the fertilizerking of Russia. He soldhis interest in Urakali, thecountry’s largest producerof potassium fertilizer, for$6.5 billion. According to theForbes 400, he is the 119th

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richest person in the world.Ms. Rybolovlev also owns

the $88-million penthousethat her father purchasedfor her from Joan and SandyWeill at 15 Central Park West.At the time, it was said tobe purchased so she’d havesomeplace to put up herfeet while attending collegeclasses in Manhattan. Soundssensible.

Daddy (Mr. Rybololev) ishimself the proud owner ofa house that Donald Trumpbought, fixed up, and flippedfor $95 million—the highestprice ever at the time for a

single-family home in theUnited States. Purchased incash, the 60,000-square-foot,beachfront is known as Maisonde L’Amitie.

But if that weren’t enoughshelter for the former Russianfertilizer king, five years ago,in 2008, he also bought apenthouse in Monte Carlo for$300 million. It’s only money!

Oh, the same year Mr.Rybolovlev bought in Monaco,he acquired a villa owned byWill Smith on the Hawaiianisland of Kauai—for a mere$20 million.

Aside from the realtors’

boon, his ex-wife, ElenaRybolovlev, mother ofEkaterina, is suing the old manfor divorce. She was marriedto Dimitry for almost 25 yearsand he had two children withher when he decided to take apowder.

She claims Dimitry boughtthe Weills’s apartment for $88million, not for Ekaterina, butfor “the specific intent of hidingand diverting his personalinterest in the property” fromhis wife. Elena’s now outto freeze Dimitry’s assets incourtrooms everywhere, sothey say.

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It came as a great shock toAmericans back in 1968 whenJackie Kennedy’s mother,Janet Auchincloss, announcedto the press that her daughterwas marrying Mr. Onassis thenext day. The first thing theordinary American thought,if he or she even knew whothe man was, was: “Why thatdog?”

Jackie was the most famous,most admired woman in theworld. Her husband’s deathwas still deeply etched in thethoughts of many Americansand their empathy andsympathy for her and herchildren was almost religiousin its reverence.

Aristotle Onassis was sortof a mythical character, oneof the leaders of the Greekshipping tycoon crowd. But healso had a reputation for beinga shady kind of character. Hehad made his main (untaxed)headquarters in Monaco. Hehad been married once, to

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a daughter of the shippingtycoon Stavros Livanos. Theyhad two children, Alexanderand Christina. It was not ahappy life. Eventually theydivorced and she married thepresent Duke of Marlborough(wife number two for him).All the while Ari had a long,publicized affair with MariaCallas.

Jackie and her sister, LeeRadziwill, came into Onassis’ssocial orbit in the late 1950s.Peter Evans’s book Nemesis isa must-read for the backgroundof the sisters’ relationshipswith Onassis.

Skorpios became famousbecause of the Kennedyimprint. Within very few yearsof the wedding, however,there were rumors aboutthe marriage being on therocks. Jackie Onassis was inNew York for the children’sschool year most of the time.And when Ari came, he oftenstayed elsewhere. He wanted

it, he got it.They hadn’t been divorced,

however, when he died in1975. Whatever the pre-nupwas, Jackie evidently walkedaway with $20 million or so,according to all the reports—of course, it doesn’t mean thatit’s true. Christina, by then,was already a troubled poorlittle rich girl. It was said thatshe hated Jackie. She thoughtJackie married her father forhis money. No kidding.

Christina was marriedseveral times. Not for hermoney, of course. Her thirdor fourth husband was agood-looking heir to a Frenchpharmaceutical fortune namedThierry Roussel. With him,she had her only child, Athina,named from Christina’s motherAthina (Tina) Livanos.

Athina was three years oldwhen her mother’s heart gaveout, attributed to excessivemedications and drugs as wellas mental exhaustion. The

child inherited the Onassisfortune. She was brought upby her father and his wife, whohad been his girlfriend whenhe was married to Christinaand with whom he had twomore children. When she was18, Athina came into the firstpart of her fortune. When shemarried at 20, her father andstepmother were not invitedto the wedding, according topress reports. Can’t buy youlove.

The young woman is nowan accomplished equestrienne,and married to Álvaro deMiranda Neto (known as Dodato friends), an Olympic show-jumper. Just last April, theOnassis de Mirandas took partin the FTI Winter Equestrianfestival in Wellington, Florida,where they keep a house. DeMiranda placed first in hiscategory and won $150,000.Athina came in third in hercategory.

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Harvest’s annual “On YourPlate” luncheon at theMetropolitan Club. MarthaStewart was the speaker.

There are more than 1.7million New Yorkers nowliving in poverty. Basics likefood, rent, and medical areoften financially out of reach.City Harvest feeds more thana million people a year. Theyrescue more than 115,000pounds of food daily, andthey redistribute it to almost600 community programs allover the city. They are fightinghunger or, in modern techno-speak, “food insecurity.”That means not enough foodfor an active, healthy life forall household members, nomatter what you call it.

The most popular charitiesin New York are those thatinvolve the personal issuesand interests of the givers inone way or another. Medicalresearch, hospital support,the parks, the libraries, the

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colleges, religious, educational,and mental health.

The social and humanephilanthropies lag behind likestepchildren—cared for, butwithout the empathy requiredto coax donations. This isjust the way we are. Most ofus, that is. It is the ultimatedilemma for all life.

Men and women who canpay $250, $500, or $1,000for a ticket to lunch are notthat hungry. What they areis empathic. They possess asense of responsibility to one’sfellows. They don’t personallyrelate to the issue unless theyare on a diet—and even then,the feeling that intrudes isoften guilt, not the pangs offood deprivation. Also, a greatmany of us are on diets if weknow what’s good for us.

The millions going to bedwithout food or enough foodevery night is growing inthis country, to previouslyunimagined percentages. More

than 47 million Americansare using food stamps. Thesepeople are hurting, and, fortheir children, it is even worse.Much worse. This is ironic,considering the fact that theUnited States is potentially thebreadbasket of the world, as itwas 40 years ago.

All of this is bad news. It’snot the stuff people want toread. There’s enough bad newsavailable everywhere else inour world. What we are beingforced to do now, however, bythe state of our finances, bothas a nation and as individuals,is to look at how we are goingto sustain a society that canlive healthily and in peace withon another. Without food, wewon’t.

Wednesday,May 8.Evening,at The Pierre, CASAColumbia(the National Center onAddiction and SubstanceAbuse at Columbia University)hosted its 21st anniversarydinner. CASA was founded in

1992 by Joe Califano.They honored Leslie

Moonves and Julie Chen,Tom Coughlin (head coachof the New York Giants),and Jamie Lee Curtis. Masterof ceremonies was NorahO’Donnell, co-host of “CBSThis Morning.”

Jamie Lee Curtis toldus right off that she was analcoholic and addicted toprescription drugs. And a childof the same. She’s recovered,but the statement stands.Curtis is a dynamic speaker.She’s got gumption, not tomention (despite her humility)the tricks of the trade; she’s anactress, after all. She can usethat to make her point all themore effectively. And she did.You like her. You listen. Theyraised $1.5 million.

Thursday, May 9. TheWomen and Science Lectureand Luncheon at theRockefeller University on YorkAvenue and 67th Street.

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This is a very prestigiousluncheon in the New Yorkscheme of things. Its roster ofsupporters includes some ofthe most active philanthropistsin the city and the world.Rockefeller University, a.k.a.Rockefeller Institute—and, atthe time of its founding morethan a century ago, RockefellerHospital—once upon a timeministered to patients. Duringthe Depression of the 1930s,children of financially stressed,working people, a.k.a. thepoor, found free first-ratetreatment there. Yes, really.

It is one of those greatRockefeller-founded philan-thropies that makes tangibledifferences in the lives ofindividuals and in the health

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and welfare of society. Morerecently, it was the firstinstitution in our countrydevoted solely to biomedicalresearch.

The Women and Scienceevent is a fundraiser, organizedby large group of women andmen. They contribute morethan $1 million annuallyto support research andeducation at the university.

This luncheon always beginswith a lecture. This year’s was“Ancient Molecules and theModern Brain: UnderstandingOur Social Nature,” given byCori Bargmann, Ph.D., of theTorsten N. Wiesel ProfessorLulu and Anthony WangLaboratory of Neural Circuitsand Behavior at Rockefeller

University. An excellentteacher. A tall, attractivewoman with a gentle, matter-of-fact style of lecturing. Hergrasp of her subject is awesomeand perhaps because of that,she can ply your imaginationso you’re compelled to listen.

She talked about thesimilarities of all livingcreatures, using worms as abase example. Like us, theycan taste, smell, seek physicalcomfort, and bond (amongother similarities). She talkedabout oxytocin, a mammalianhormone that plays a role insexual reproduction duringand after childbirth, as wellas in facilitating birth, andmaternal bonding of all livingcreatures. From the worm to

us. Its presence also plays akey role in various behaviorssuch as social recognition, pairbonding, anxiety, and orgasm.This is you that I’m talkingabout. Me. Us. And all. We.

Monday, May 13, 2013.American Ballet Theatre heldits opening night spring galaat the Metropolitan OperaHouse at Lincoln Center. Thisis one of those big, beautifulsocial events on the springcalendar. Black-tie, and theladies dress for it.

Honorary chairs wereMichelle Obama, CarolineKennedy, and Blaine Trump.President Obama happenedto be in town but the FirstLady did not appear atLincoln Center. Neither did

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Mrs. Kennedy.Co-chairs for the evening

wereSloan LindemannBarnett,Nina Rennert Davidson,Karin Luter, Kalliope KarellaRena, Christine Schwarzman,Tracy Snyder, and MonicaWambold. These are the girlswho sell the tickets (tables)and raise the money to payfor everything, including theballet. At least five of them havemulti-billionaire husbands orfathers and the rest of themhave access to big funds. Thisis how the opera and balletsurvive in New York.

During intermission Ihappened to be having a glassof champagne by the bar andnoticed I was also standingalongside Roman Abramovichwith a very attractive youngbrunette woman. Soon after,another Russian tycoon, alsoa New Yorker, Len Blavatnik,came by to say hello to theman who spent more than half

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of a billion dollars on one ofhis three yachts.

Both men were dressed verycasually: open-collar shirt,jacket, and pants. They werefairly innocuous looking, allthings (and site) considered.Not the sort of costume you’dexpect from men of greatwealth attending the ballet ona gala opening. But then…

Mr. Abramovich wentmainly unnoticed and hewas enjoying himself lookingaround at the company hewas keeping. At one point,a young man came up with acamera and asked if he couldtake a picture. Abramovichand his lady friend pleasantlyagreed. Then the young manasked the lady friend if shewould take a picture of himwith Abramovich, who foundthe whole thing amusing andwent along.

Tuesday, May 14. I wentover to Roosevelt House

to hear a lecture by DavidStockman, who wrote thecurrent bestseller The GreatDeformation: The Corruptionof Capitalism in America.

Roosevelt House is part ofHunter College. It is locatedin twin townhouses built bySara Delano Roosevelt for herand her son and only child,Franklin, and his wife Eleanorand their children in 1908.The Roosevelts (includingMama Sara, the mother-in-law) lived there until Franklinand Eleanor and family movedto the White House in 1933.

Stockman’s book contra-dicts the mainstream media’smessage about our currenteconomic “recovery.” AlthoughI haven’t read it yet, I willbecause its subject is, in myopinion, as pertinent to thehealth of our society as ecologyis to our planet.

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the ramifications.He communicates on

a learned but still under-standable level. He wouldhave been a very good teacher.When pressed for a thoughton what he thinks this is allleading to, like a consummatepolitician, he avoided adirect answer but providedother substantive thoughts toconsider.

Wednesday, May 15.Over at 583 Park Avenue,generationOn, whose missionis to “inspire, equip, andmobilize youth to take actionthat changes the world andthemselves through service,”

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honored Bank of America,Chelsea Clinton, and JulieFisher Cummings for theircommitment to youth service.

They also honored six youngleaders, aged eight to 17, withthe fourth annual HasbroCommunity Action HeroAward “for creating positivechange in their communitiesand around the world throughexceptional service.” It wasespecially interesting to seethe young people individuallycollecting their awards withgrace and poise reflectingtheir self-confidence in theircontributions.

Silda Wall Spitzer introduced

me to this organization severalyears ago when she foundedChildren for Children, anorganization that has sincemerged into what is nowgenerationOn. The objectiveis that of empowering childrenand young people to makedecisions, take responsibility,and become leaders throughservice to their communitiesand to their contemporariesin the communities. Asidefrom inspiring the childrenwho participate, their workspotentially inspire all of us.

There were 350 attending.They raised more than$797,000. The evening was

hosted and co-chaired bylongtime generationOnadvocates Kevin Arquit, Brianand Barbara Goldner, andSilda.

Monday, May 20. The 92ndStreet Y held its annual springgala with cocktails, dinner, anda performance by the greatJennifer Hudson.

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On June 4, Four Freedoms Park Conservancy will host its first Sunset Garden party at Four Freedoms Park, located at the southern tip of RooseveltIsland in New York City. All funds raised will help keep the park clean, safe, and free for everyone. For more information, call 212.486.0194.

5DON’T GO CHANGINGThe Historic House Trust of NewYork City will host its annualFounders Award Dinner at GracieMansion at 6 p.m. The eveningwill raise funds for the pro-motion and preservation of 23marvelous New York City–ownedsites, from humble farms to grandmansions, across the fiveboroughs. For more information,call 914.834.2868.

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MUSIC, PLEASEThe Perlman Music Program willpresent Classical Collaborationsat the Southampton CulturalCenter. For more information, call212.877.5045.

8A NIGHT WITH THE BARDHudson Valley ShakespeareFestival will celebrate its SwingInto Summer gala, offeringcocktails, drinks, and dancingat the Great Lawn at Boscobelin Garrison, New York. For moreinformation, call 845.809.5750.

4CELEBRATING THE ARTSThe Gordon Parks Foundationwill host its awards dinner andsilent auction at The Plaza at6:30 p.m. For more information,call 212.794.0060.

1PRESERVING NEWPORTCarol and Les Ballard will host afundraiser for Friends of BallardPark on the estate of theirNewport home, Edgehill, at6 p.m. For more information, call401.619.3377.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBERThe Bruce Museum will hold its26th annual Renaissance Ball atthe Century Country Club at 8p.m. For more information,call 203.869.0376.

ART OF ALL MEDIUMSGuild Hall will celebrate its 75thMembers Exhibition to kick offthe East End’s art season witha vibrant show that will featureover 400 artists. For moreinformation, call 631.324.0806.

REWARDING EDUCATIONRoss School will host its 10thannual Live at Club Starlight benefitto raise funds for school programsat the Ross Upper School in EastHampton at 6 p.m. For moreinformation, call 631.907.5214.

3A SPECIAL CENTENNIALThe American Cancer Society willcelebrate its 100th birthday witha dinner and star-studded perfor-mance at the Hudson Theatre atthe Millennium Broadway Hotel at6:45 p.m. For more information,call 212.237.3832.

A NEW TRADITIONFour Freedoms Park Conservancywill hold its first Sunset Gardenparty at Four Freedoms Parkon Roosevelt Island at 5 p.m.For more information, call212.486.0194.

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17TEE TIMEThe Fox23 News Golf Invitationalwill take place at SaratogaNational Golf Club in SaratogaSprings, New York. For moreinformation, call 518.583.4653.

18WILD NATUREThe Floating Hospital will cel-ebrate its fourth annual GardenParty event at the Central ParkZoo at 6:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 718.784.2240.

19SAVOR ITCentral Park Conservancy willhost its Taste of Summerevent at the iconic BethesdaTerrace in Central Park at 7 p.m.Guests will enjoy deliciousculinary fare from top New YorkCity chefs and restaurants atthis one-of-a-kind tasting eventin the heart of Central Park.For more information, call212.310.6632.

22DOCTOR’S ORDERSPhoenix House will hold its annualsummer party, Triumph For Teens,at the Southampton house ofMargie and Michael Loeb, honor-ing Dr. Mitch Rosenthal, at 6p.m. For more information, call646.505.2083.

9LEADER OF THE UNIONGrant Cottage will present a his-toric portrayal of Ulysses S. Grant,remembered by his old friendJames Longstreet. For moreinformation, call 518.584.4353.

10IMPROVING LIVESUNICEF will host its Children’sChampion Award dinner at theMuseum of Fine Arts in Bostonat 6:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 212.880.9146.

FASHION’S FÊTEThe Fashion Institute of Technologywill host its gala at Cipriani42nd Street at 7 p.m. For moreinformation, call 212.217.4105.

13LOVING OUR ANIMALSThe Humane Society of New Yorkwill host its fourth benefit pho-tography auction at MarianneBoesky Gallery at 6 p.m. For moreinformation, call 212.752.4842.

14CHEERS TO THATThe Brewers Association will host“Savor: An American Craft Beerand Food Experience” at7:30 p.m at the Altman Building.The event will go through the15th. For more information, call303.447.0816.

23HITTING HIGH NOTESOpera Saratoga will present H.M.S.Pinafore by Gilbert and Sullivan atthe Spa Little Theater in SaratogaSprings at 2 p.m. For moreinformation, call 518.587.4427.

24GO FOR THE GREENYWCA of Greenwich will hold a golfouting at Greenwich Country Clubat 11:30 a.m. For more information,call 203.869.6501.

On June 7, the Perlman Music Program—a group of gifted and young string players—will presentClassical Collaborations at the Southampton Cultural Center. For more information, call 212.877.5045.

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JULY2DRAMA TRAGICOOpera Saratoga will present Luciadi Lammermoor by Donizetti, a taleof forbidden love filled with hair-raising drama and sumptuous sing-ing, at Spa Little Theater in SaratogaSprings, New York. For moreinformation, call 518.587.4427.

5A BREATH OF FRESH AIRSouthampton Fresh Air Home willhold its annual American Picnicwith a fireworks display over theShinnecock Bay. The fundraiserwill have carnival games and otheractivities for guests. The South-ampton Fresh Air Home is one ofthe few residential camp facilitiesin the eastern United States thataccommodates severely as wellas mildly and moderately physi-cally challenged children. SFAHprovides an environment in whichcampers play, socialize, mature,and develop physically, emotion-ally, and psychologically For moreinformation, call 631.283.5847.

6BUILDING NEW FUTURESIYRS, Newport’s trade and technol-ogy school, will host its Maker,Builder, Craftsman: Past and Futuresummer gala at 449 Thames Streetin Newport, Rhode Island, at6 p.m. For more information, call401.848.5777.

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THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN. Perfect. That’s how I woulddescribe William F. Buckley, Jr. Handsome, intelligent, edu-cated at the best schools, completely self-assured, soft-spo-ken, dressed as if from Savile Row, a commanding presencein a room, impeccable manners, at times controversial—inother words, a perfect gentleman and a real conservative.

Over the years, I had photographed Bill Buckley and hiscaptivating wife, Pat, many times, at their maisonette on East73rd Street and Park Avenue and at at their country homewith the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels they so dearly loved.I found them to be exceedingly charming and personable.Dogs are always a great talking point with me as I love mydogs and they have always been a big part of my life. Buck-

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ley’s dogs were perfect examples of the elegant spaniels inoil paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries.

The photograph here was taken as we were on the way tothe PBS studio for a taping of Buckley’s weekly show “FiringLine,” which aired from 1966 to 1999. I like this photographand, to me, it captures the man who was Bill Buckley.

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When we arrived at the studio, I was surprised at howmany people were waiting outside to see Buckley. Theywould stop him to ask for his autograph and say, “Why don’tyou run for president? You should be president.” I could seehe liked hearing that and was delighted by the attention.

“Firing Line” and The National Review, which Buckley

founded in 1955 and edited until 1990—the conservative’shandbook—both catapulted Buckley to prominence in thepublic eye, where he remained all his life.

I am glad to have had the opportunity to photograph Billand Pat Buckley as they will be remembered as the ultimateNew Yorkers.

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WHAT IS THE MOST infamous bite inhistory? Surely Adam’s, but then there’sthe expensive one that Steve Rubell tookout of Halston’s leg. Let me explain foryou whippersnappers who’ve probablynever heard of these people, who bothdied of AIDS in 1990. The theme ofthis column is inspired by Louis Suarez,no stranger to controversy in Britain buta hero in his homeland Uruguay, where

biting is almost the equivalent of ourkissing—or so the volatile Liverpool FCfootballer thinks. Suarez bit a Chelsea FCrival during a match and got a 10-matchban as a result. Of course, there’s MikeTyson, who, when way behind in pointsagainst Evander Holyfield years and yearsago, bit Evander’s ear right off and spat itout on the deck. He got disqualified, thusdepriving Holyfield of an out-and-out

victory. Back to Rubell, whose bite wasless violent but almost as costly.

Although this has nothing to do withGreenwich or Connecticut, the theme ofthis issue of Quest, I broke the Halston-Rubell story more than 30 years ago ina Connecticut-based newspaper, a localsheet whose editor could not believe hiseyes. It came back to me when I recentlysaw a documentary on Halston, a milliner

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who became famous because he designedthe pink pillbox hat Jackie Kennedywas wearing the day her husband wasassassinated. Actually, Halston was quitea talented designer. But I would ratherstick to his constant partying in Studio 54and profuse cocaine use. Halston partiedexclusively with gay people. The ownerof Studio 54, Steve Rubell, partied witheverybody, even unknowns—somethingthat Halston and Warhol did not. WhenHalston’s fame went international, as sillymatters like fashion tend to do sometimes,he asked his friend John Bowes-Lyon,known as “Bosie” to the rest of us, to fronta party for him in London and to producePrincess Margaret. Bosie did both, alsoinviting yours truly.

It was either the Savoy or the Ritz andit was a lunch. Bosie stood in front ofthe dining room with Halston a few feetbehind him. Bosie did the greetings andintroductions until Rupert Galliers-Prattsauntered in with his faithful wife walkinga few paces behind him. “Hi, Bosie,” saidRupert cheerfully and then quickly headedfor the bar and free hors d’oeuvre. “I’mHalston,” said the milliner in his very stiffmanner, sticking out his hand. “Thankyou, Halston,” boomed Rupert, throwinghis Anderson and Sheppard coat on poorHalston’s extended arm while rushingto the bar. End of story, but not quite.(Rupert later remarked that only AncientGreeks and butlers had one name, hencethe gaffe. Poor Taki.)

Once we sat down, Halston was at thetop table with Bosie, Steve Rubell, and

Princess Margaret. I was later told thatthe situation was uncomfortable, thoughdownright catastrophic would be moreto the point; Halston not on cocaine wasludicrously polite and inane, whereasRubell was bored, drunk, and sleepy.He signaled to Halston for the cocaineand got a furious look in return. Afteran interminable minute or two he againmade the sign and got a loud “never”back. That’s when he decided to takethe bull by the you know what, slippedunderneath the table, grabbed Halston’sleg and bit the calf hard enough to makeit bleed. As Halston jumped, writhing inagony, he dumped sauce all over PrincessMargaret’s dress, evoking a scream ofhorror from her and the exact words:“Look what you’ve done to my best dress.You’ve ruined it.” Gallant to a fault,Halston immediately offered two of hislatest originals by tomorrow morning. “Iwill hold you to that,” said the unselfish,disinterested royal (joke). End of story,but, yet again, not quite.

Bright and early the next day, Halston,carrying two of his original creationscosting thousands, got into his stretchlimo, a rarity in London back then. Hismistake was that he asked Bianca Jagger,a Studio 54 fixture, to go along with him,thinking Princess Margaret might like tomeet the Nicaraguan party girl and socialclimber par excellence. But upon pullingup at Kensington Palace, a stiff upper lip–type told him in no uncertain terms thatonly one person was expected. So Halstonfished into his pocket and threw all of the

cash he had Jagger’s way, ordering hisdriver to take her shopping. Come backin an hour or so, he said. When he wasushered in, Halston had the beautifullywrapped dresses extracted from his graspand was shown to the door. Poor Halstonhad been inside for 30 seconds.

Now, the rest I’m making up becausethere are no witnesses: The poor wretchhad to stand in front of KensingtonPalace because there was no way to reachthe driver and he didn’t know where theprofligate Bianca had gone. He didn’twant her to return to Kensington Palaceand find out that he had been dismissedimmediately, so he had to stand there, alldressed up with nowhere to go.

When I was told the story of the bite—I had been at another table—my onlyquestion was whether Halston had givenup the cocaine. “He had to, Steve wouldn’tlet go,” said Bosie. Apparently, things gothonky-dory after that. Steve and Halstonlived approximately another 10 years.I got along fine with Rubell; Halston Ihardly knew. The Jagger woman is now onto another scam—Human Rights—andthank God neither of us ever liked eachother. I admit that this is hardly a typicalGreenwich story but, the way the worldis going, it could one day be a lesson toStevie Cohen and other Greenwich hedgefunders: Never stick your arm out unlessyou use both your first and last name,and never, but never, offer presents toEuropean royals.

For more Taki, visit takimag.com.

From left: Studio 54, where revelers were known to indulge in drugs like cocaine; Halston, the designer who was favored by icons like Jackie Kennedy.

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Village, or Melrose Place, June weather will welcome you to a delight of summerfinds. From airy fashions to significant stones, golds, and jewels, mere

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something out for your husband and dad whileyou’re at it. Oh, and kids come first, so we’ve

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KOTUR’s

Barnett Cicada

straw clutch in lavender with

drop-in chain is the perfect summertime

bag for both day and evening. $495. KOTUR: At koturltd.com.

Connect the fashion

dots in Carolina Herrera’s

multi-dot off-the-shoulder

organza dress. $6,990.

Carolina Herrera:

954 Madison Ave.,

New York City,

212.249.6552 or

31 Highland Park Village,

Dallas, Tex.,

214.219.6060.

Let your neckline be

kissed by Judith Murat’s

N-55 Blue Topaz “Butterfly

Kisses” necklace in

18-kt. yellow gold, diamonds,

and blue topaz. Price upon

request. House of Murat: Available at

Scully & Scully, 212.755.2590.

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It’s time to get ready for summer in Salvatore

Ferragamo’s quartz chronograph time-

piece with orange rubber strap. $1,925.

Salvatore Ferragamo: At Salvatore

Ferragamo boutiques or 866.337.7242.

The soft smell of Kiehl’s Original

Musk—with bergamot nectar,

orange blossom, rose, lily, ylang-

ylang, and neroli—is a clean,

sensual Oriental

scent fit for all

seasons. $42.50.

Kiehl’s Since

1851: Available

at kiehls.com.

The Pillar, from Stellé Audio Couture,

bridges the gap between home

decor and technology, pairing wirelessly

with your playlists anywhere and

delivering unparalleled sound quality.

$349. Stellé Audio Couture:

At stelleaudio.com.

Mercedes-Benz delivers time-honored style

and design with an attractive price point

in its all-new 2014 CLA250, set to arrive

in U.S. dealerships everywhere this

fall. $29,900. Mercedes-Benz:

At www5.mercedes-benz.com/en.

Be cool in Belstaff’s Beechfield

sweater ($850), Lincoln military

trouser ($395), Stanwick coat (price

upon request), and Tyburn bag

($2,150). Belstaff: 814 Madison Ave.,

212.897.1880, or belstaff.com.

Be among the first to sport

shades from the haute house

of Balmain. $270 (Style BL4004).

Balmain Eyewear: Available

at zappos.com.

Fresh FindsAltruette’s delicately sized Girls Link bracelet

($20) is the perfect starter, and teaches her

about giving back with each charm: turtle charm

($15) benefits the Sea Turtle Conservancy;

elephant charm ($15), the African Wildlife

Foundation ($15). Altruette:

At altruette.com.

It’s never too early to learn

good table manners,

and the Tiffany ABC

Bear three-piece

porcelain set is the

best way we

know to start. $135.

Tiffany & Co.:

tiffany.com.

Little girls love getting dressed

in Bonpoint: silver cardigan

($165), Lollipop skirt ($255), and

netting dress in milky white

($650). Bonpoint: 805 Madison Ave.,

212.879.0900, or bonpoint.com.

Ralph Lauren’s cashmere

baby elephant will be your

baby’s favorite new friend,

in luxuriously soft cashmere

knit in the brand’s signature

cabling. $135. Ralph Lauren:

878 Madison Ave.,

212.606.3376.

Keep kids happy in Happy Socks: knee-high,

striped, combed-cotton socks in pink, white, and blue

and red, white, and blue. $10 per pair. Happy Socks:

436 West Broadway, 212.966.9692, or happysocks.com.

Baby Bespoke’s

Bespoke Bubble Gift Set,

with piqué-trimmed

bubble and gingham bib,

is shipped in a custom

keepsake box they’ll keep for

all of life’s treasures. $75.

Baby Bespoke: babybespoke.com.

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Nouveau French chic:

Isabel Marant’s Alexia top ($525),

Bario pants ($735), and Charlotte

shoes ($1,035). Isabel Marant:

469 Broome St., New York City,

212.219.2284 or 8454 Melrose Place,

Los Angeles, 323.651.1493.

Keep up with the

contrast trend in Elie

Saab’s vanilla and

charcoal stretch-crêpe

knee-length sleeveless

dress with contrasting

panels. Elie Saab:

At eliesaab.com.

Your skin will

thank you

for Fresh’s

Seaberry Body

Cream, an ultra-

hydrating restorative

and calming

combination of omegas

3, 6, 7, and 9 and

seaberry oil, a powerful

antioxidant. $26.

Fresh: 872 Broadway,

212.477.1100, or

fresh.com.

It’s a whole new wave

at Cartier: the Paris Nouvelle

Vague Impertinente ring

in 18-kt. white gold, onyx, lapis

lazuli, and diamonds. $24,900.

Cartier: 653 Fifth Ave.,

212.446.3400, or

cartier.com.

The glorious creations

of Zurich-born, Paris-

educated, Geneva-based

jewelry designer Suzanne

Syz are on full display

in her new book, Suzanne

Syz: Art Jewels, from

Assouline. $150 at

www.assouline.com.

Treat her to a special bouquet

of daisies with Asprey’s Daisy

heritage earrings in yellow

sapphire and diamonds.

$12,050. Asprey: 853 Madison Ave.,

212.688.1811, or asprey.com.

Carry it with you: Chanel’s navy blue tweed flapbag

with a “CC” lock. Price upon request. Chanel: At Chanel

boutiques or 800.550.0005.

THREE JANE—a New York–based costume jewelry companyowned by Katie Schloss—offers a whimsical approach to acces-sories. Often personalized, always personal, the brand featuresmust-haves for the bright and energetic customer. Here, Questspeaks with Three Jane’s Katie Schloss:

Q: How did your career as a designer start?A: I was lucky enough to intern for RachelLeigh Blumenthal of Rachel Leigh Jewelry aftermy sophomore year of college. The first pieceI made for her was a large chain bracelet witha tie-dye ribbon. It was really cool for me, asa student, to see things that I made or helpedmake in places like Henri Bendel. Knowingwhere jewelry was manufactured around thecity, I was able to have things made—post-college—and the experimentation with designstarted from there.

Q: What have been the more exciting moments for you andyour company, thus far?A: One of my first goals was to do a trunk show at HenriBendel, and I did that just one month after launching my web-site. I feel like everyone who makes a career in costume jewelryis “discovered” by Henri Bendel, which is why this was sucha huge deal for me. Another amazing moment was at Cynthia

Rowley’s Spring/Summer 2013 presentation. I was commis-sioned to do all of the jewelry, including the “flask” bracelet:a hollow, stainless-steel bracelet with a screw top that youcan actually drink beverages from. It’s a must-have from thebeaches in the Hamptons to any polo match in Greenwich.

Q: Let’s talk about your map collection, whichincludes pieces inscribed with street maps oflocations that are meaningful to the individual—what are the most popular schools?A: The most popular prep school is MissPorter’s and the most popular colleges areBoston College, Elon, and Georgetown.

Q: Why is Three Jane perfect for the residents ofGreenwich and its surrounding areas?A: The Three Jane map collection is the perfectgift for residents of Greenwich and its sur-

rounding areas because they tend to have many places of sig-nificance to them from prep schools and colleges to countryclubs and homes in Nantucket. The map collection allowscustomers to keep these places closer to their hearts.

For more information, visit www.threejaneny.com. Three Janeis sold at Darien Sport Shop (1127 Boston Post Road in Darien)and Togs (66 Elm Street in New Canaan).

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This page: The map collection

necklace, 18-kt. gold with

diamond detail (above); Katie

Schloss (below). Opposite

page: The “hair-tie” bangle,

14-kt. gold with colored

enamel ($14); New Canaan–

native Allison Williams

wears a necklace from the

map collection (inset).

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THESE ARE MAJESTIC properties, year-round, filled with theserenity that comes with expansive, peaceful views of the HudsonRiver. There is ample acreage for grand gardens, pools, puttinggreens, ponies, horses, dogs, and outdoor family activities. Therooms are big—sometimes “ballroom” big—with multiple fire-places to keep everyone cozy after cross-country skiing, pondskating, or sledding. These properties speak to calm, traffic-free,old-fashioned country life on a very grand scale and, almostunbelievably, they are only 50 miles outside of New York.

How does one get a piece of this? Call Bob. He knows every-body. Bob McCaffrey, owner of Robert A. McCaffrey Realtyin Cold Spring, New York, is well-connected throughout theHudson Valley. His family has been in town since the 1820s andhe is on friendly terms with everyone from the grand dames totheir great-grandchildren. Every year, Bob invites all of his rela-tives to Easter lunch and he is happy to report that, this holiday,there were 30 people—“Everyone from my 94-year-old uncleto three-year-old Hooper.” Since the population in Cold Springis around 2,000 people, it seems that not only does Bob knoweveryone, he is related to a lot of them. And that kind of deep-seated connectivity really works well in the property business.

His office is easy to find and easy to visit. You can’t misshis 1837 building, painted a rich, brown eggplant trimmed inlight blue. Inside, the atmosphere is genteel and vintage clubby,with old-fashioned carpets and lamps, paintings, historic maps,antique cupboards, and two Windsor chairs with the dailypapers and reading glasses—in case you have forgotten yours.

This year, Bob boasts about 40 listings, from Westchester toAlbany and on both sides of the river. Right now, he has at leastthree properties that amply fill the bill for those who long for a

magnificently tranquil Hudson River Valley lifestyle.The newest of the three, high on a Cold Spring hillside, resem-

bles the grand old Garrison castles built in the 1920s. It is morethan 7,500 square feet on 14 acres with views of WestPoint and Constitution Island. There isn’t a ballroom necessarily,but a large granite terrace allows for tented waltzing.

At another house a bit further north, I once attended aViennese Ball during an unbelievably romantic blizzard. The tallwindows in the 8,000-square-foot Greek Revival were wreathedwith white roses. Four towering columns frame sailboats on theHudson River from a porch overlooking 28 acres. With a hiddenpool and seven bedrooms, there is plenty of space for guests.

Another property is the 2,800-square-foot condo in Dick’sCastle, which was built in 1903. From the balcony, you can seeeverything from the graceful Bear Mountain Bridge to the strik-ing bedrock ridges of the Shawangunk Mountains. The roomsare huge; there are four fireplaces and a chef’s kitchen.

Despite the high stakes of the business, Bob is a low-profile,discreet, country gentleman. His calm, quiet voice, his quips,and his genuine smile are a comfort to any buyer. These days, hisidea of evening fun is to cross Main Street from his office to his1850s brick townhouse and sit on the front steps—with me—to“play Brooklyn.” We greet young people with baby strollers, thecommuters getting off the Metro-North train, and older folksout for their strolls. We have take-out sushi and a drink, and Bobsays “hello” to everyone—Bob knows everybody .

For more information, contact Robert A. McCaffrey Realty at143 Main Street in Cold Spring, New York, call 845.265.4113 oremail info@mccaffreyrealty.com.

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This page, clockwise from top left: A 7,530-square-foot home on

14.18 acres in Cold Spring, New York; the author with Bob McCaffrey,

the go-to realtor in the Hudson River area; Dick’s Castle, built in 1903,

features a 2,800-square-foot condo with two private outdoor spaces

and a two-car garage. Opposite page: A view of the Hudson River;

a Greek Revival-style home with a pool and six fireplaces (inset).

Remarkable Country Estate - Impressive Arts & Crafts Style over-looking a private lake. Handsome stone and timber façade with 5100 square feet of living space. Visually stunning Great Room with Fireplace and Black Walnut wet bar. Part of the former Gershwin estate, nearly six spectacular acres with rolling lawns and towering trees. Incredible views bordering park and golf course. Terrace for entertaining with Pool, Spa and outdoor kitchen. $1,895,000

Stunning Shingle Style - Imbued with sophisticated Style. Beautifully appointed sun-filled spaces. Elegant Entrance Hall. Opulent Living Room with Fireplace. Formal Dining Room. Wonderful Chef ’s Kitchen open to impressive Great Room with Fireplace. First Floor Master Suite. Three additional Bedroom Suites. Level, usable property with flat lawn and gorgeous trees. Fabulous location within walking distance to town. $2,150,000

Sunrise Hill - Long drive to peaceful privacy in desirable neighbor-hood of country estates. Over eleven estate acres on the Waccabuc River. Specimen trees, level lawns and phenomenal plantings. Stunning Shingle Colonial with meticulously detailed and exceptionally appointed rooms. High ceilings, substantial millwork, hardwood floors and French doors. Six Bedrooms. Pool with waterfall and spa. Tennis Court site. $2,395,000

Rare Riverfront Estate - Stunning Brick and Stucco Country House designed by architects Nadler & Philopena. Perfect for showcasing art, dramatic angles juxtapose with graceful curves. 6,700 square feet of living space with oak wideboard and herringbone floors with cherry inlays, masonry fireplaces and great ceiling height. Five Bedrooms. Three perfectly landscaped acres with incredible frontage on the Mianus River. Beautiful Pool. $2,600,000

The Lakehouse - Incredible 100’ of lakefront on the clean, clear waters of Lake Waccabuc. Architect-owned and designed Shingle Country House. Aged wood paneling, hardwood floors and breathtaking water views from virtually every room! Paneled Living Room with stone Fireplace. Country Dining Room and Family Room. Three Bedrooms. Covered Porch and Deck. Separate, heated Studio/Office perfect for an artist or work-at-home professional. $1,200,000

Historic Tompkins Homestead - Remarkable Country Estate built in 1876 by John B. Tomkins as a wedding gift to his son. Rich in period details. Large and formal rooms, high ceilings, detailed moldings and marquetry floors. Rocking chair front porch. Four Bedrooms. Indoor Pool and Sauna. Three Bedroom Carriage House. One Bedroom Cottage. Three beautiful acres with age-old trees, incredible plantings and rear courtyard with fountain. $1,495,000

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College (Hanover, New

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Wallingford Rowing

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CLASSIC AMERICAN “PREPPY” style has its origins in thesporting kit of Oxford and Cambridge, where the very firstblazers were created in bold colors for college rowing clubs.Fascinated by the striped, piped, trimmed, and badged blazersthat are still worn by oarsmen and oarswomen around theworld today, I set out to create a book that tells the story ofthese authentic rowing jackets and of the elite athletes, esoterictraditions, historic clubs, and races associated with them.

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The word “blazer” was first coined to refer to the blazing-

red boating jackets worn by Lady Margaret Boat Club at St. John’s College, Cambridge. Today, traditional blazers are de rigueur among British rowers, and their designs range from the understated to the absurd. The blazers worn by Oxford University’s top crew, for example, are dark blue with dark blue grosgrain trim (the original “blue blazer”), while those worn by the Cambridge second crew are striped light blue, gold, and British racing green. In the Netherlands, rowing blazers are

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passed down from one generation to the next and are almost universally ill-fitting, threadbare, and filthy; Dutch tradition dictates that a blazer may not be washed until its wearer has won the nation’s most prestigious regatta, The Varsity. For American oarsmen and oarswomen, these coveted jackets are usually earned by winning a domestic championship or at the end of an undefeated regular season, when the crew will have blazers made up before heading across the Atlantic to compete at the Henley Royal Regatta.

When it hits shelves next year, Rowing Blazers—which will include a foreword by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss of Facebook and Olympic fame—will bring readers into the world of America’s oldest intercollegiate sport. Drawing together sport, fashion, and history, it approaches rowing through its rituals, pageantry, culture, and enduring contributions to British and American style.

Jack Carlson is a Clarendon Scholar at Oxford University and was a member of the United States rowing team at the 2011 World Championships. F.E. Castleberry is a fashion photographer and publishes the blog Unabashedly Prep.

This page, clockwise from top left: Liv Coffey, Phillips Academy Andover

(Andover, Massachusetts); Kyle Traub, Kent School Boat Club (Kent,

Connecticut); Mike DiSanto, Belmont Hill School (Belmont, Massachusetts).

Opposite page: Al Sinclair, Inverness Rowing Club (Inverness, Scotland).

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Over the years, Greenwich Avenue—Connecticut’s premier shopping and diningdestination—has been reinvigorated by beautiful new boutiques and charming

restaurants. Yet, the Avenue still maintains its old-world charm, making it one ofour favorite places to explore and, of course, shop for the latest fashions.

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TIFFANY & CO.140 Greenwich Avenue203.661.7847

At Tiffany & Co., the jewelry and finegifts do not vary with the capriciousnessof trends. They endure, and havedone so since the first half of the19th century. In 2000, Tiffany & Co.opened its Greenwich branch, located at 140 Greenwich Avenue,continuing to trade in welcome-back congeniality, don’t-change-a-thingconventionality, and “Hey, isn’t that Stephanie Seymour?” celebrity.The showroom offers a mélange of fine goods, from shining diamondsto alluring fragrances, all sure to fascinate. And don’t forget to admirethose deliciously designed windows now featuring pieces used in BazLuhrmann’s film The Great Gatsby.

J.CREW126 Greenwich Avenue203.661.5181

With the mailing of a catalog in 1983,J.Crew started offering comfortable, classicclothing. The brand has expanded ever since,incorporating accessories and more throughcollaborations with brands like Comme desGarçons and Saint James. Known for itsluxurious basics, J.Crew offers high-qualitymen’s, women’s, and children’s clothing.The brand has outfitted icons from NaomiWatts to Katie Holmes—and even Michelle Obama, who is lionized forembodying J.Crew’s aesthetic of elegance. Here in Greenwich, the two-level store always offers a pleasant shopping experience.

RALPH LAUREN265 Greenwich Avenue203.869.2054

Here’s a store on Greenwich Avenueyou can’t miss. Boasting a barrel-vaultentrance that leads to a towering glass-and-wrought-iron door, this Beaux Artswonder welcomes you to the world of RalphLauren. Denizens of Greenwich flock here to outfitthemselves in the latest and greatest offerings fromAmerica’s peerless designer. From short-sleeve polos forthe golf and tennis courts to elegant eveningwear for elaboratenights on the town, you’ll find it all at this multi-level marvel. Forsummer, look out for chic silhouettes and stunning Bayonne bouquetprints that perfectly illustrate this season’s romantic look. The Jestinapatent platform sandal was also one of our favorites. When it comes toperfecting American style, we always look to Ralph Lauren.

RESTORATION HARDWARE239 Greenwich Avenue203.552.1040

When you walk into Restoration Hardware,you’ll enter a realm of home furnishings thatfeatures furniture, lighting, textiles, bathware,garden and outdoor décor, as well as baby andchild products. RH’s collection offers timelessclassics and modern masterpieces that aregreat for any style of home. Their authenticreproductions also provide a combinationof inspired design, high quality, and unmatched value. RH operates70 galleries, and the brand’s source books and website serve as virtualextensions and compelling tours of the company.

SORAB & ROSHI30 West Putnam Avenue203.869.5800

Here at Quest, we would like to start bycongratulating Sorab Bouzarjomehri and RoshiAmeri—founders of Sorab & Roshi—on the25th anniversary of their eponymous brand.The duo’s pieces are works of art, and it’s easyto get lost in the beauty of Sorab & Roshi’screations. In fact, their infectious enthusiasmand fastidious attention to detail has earnedthe company an illustrious reputation. Withinimitable style and welcoming hospitality,Sorab & Roshi will be serving up statement piecesto Greenwich shoppers for years to come.

STUART WEITZMAN120 Greenwich Avenue203.622.5036

He’s the man who created themillion-dollar shoe! But that’sjust one of Stuart Weitzman’s

many achievements. After 30years of designing footwear and being honored

with a lifetime achievement award by Footwear News, it’s nowonder Stuart Weitzman is embraced by the shoppers of GreenwichAvenue. From flats to pumps to wedges, the brand is known forbreathing new life into classic looks. A one-stop shop for footwear,Stuart Weitzman showcases shoes that always look stunning,whatever the occasion. Shoppers would be remiss to forgo anopportunity to indulge in some of the other items from the brand,like its collection of handbags. Whether it’s a clutch or a carryall, it’ssure to look even better with the shoes.

HERMÈS289 Greenwich Avenue203.622.3007

Hermès is the latest addition to Greenwich Avenue—and we are certainlyglad to welcome the French luxury brand, specializing in leather, lifestyle

accessories, perfume, luxury goods, and ready-to-wear to a shoppingdestination that embodies luxury and smart style. Established

in 1837, the celebrated brand has had equally influ-ential designers, including Lola Prusac, Christophe

Lemaire, Pierre Hardy, Eric Bergère,Marc Audibet, Mariot Chane, MartinMargiela, and Jean-Paul Gaultier.Eager Greenwich shoppers willbe able to dive in and discoverall that Hermès has to offer—andsince it’s polo season, don’t forget to

check out the equestrian section!

MADEWELL256 Greenwich Avenue203.661.1591

Looking for great denim? Head over toMadewell. Founded back in 1937 as adenim workwear label, the brand remainsfocused on straightforward pieces thatare designed for everyday. Madewellis the source for effortlessly coolstyles you’ll love forever. Thinkgreat jeans, perfect-fitting tees,chambray shirts and dresses, andall the wear-everywhere accessories you’llpair with them. In fact, it’s east to spend hours inside thestore mixing and matching the clothes and accessories!

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THE COUNTRY CLUB is a term that’s near synonymous withGreenwich, Connecticut—where they exist with all of theexclusivity one would expect. And then there’s Greenwich Point.Tennis whites or not, everyone’s encouraged to visit.

The park, which is owned by the town, extends from Shore Roadto the Long Island Sound. The Siwanoys knew it as Monakewego(or “shining sands”), and used the land for fishing. But on July18, 1640, captain Daniel Patrick and Robert and Elizabeth Feakebought “ye neck by ye Indians called Monakewego”—as well asthe area of Old Greenwich (then, “Old Town”)—for “twentie-

five coates.” The peninsula was renamed, “Elizabeth’s Neck,” inhonor of Elizabeth Feake.

In 1730, the Ferris family purchased the property. They, likeothers in the area, farmed for produce such as asparagus, celery,potatoes, and strawberries. And like the Siwanoys, residentsturned to the sea for oysters and scallops. By 1884, the land hadproved itself—in terms of its vistas, as well as vitality. J. KennedyTod, a banker from New York, started the three-year process ofpurchasing the property. In 1887, he called it “Tod’s Point,” andcommenced constructing his estate, Innis Arden. The renovation

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An interior view of J. Kennedy Tod’s

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was extensive, as it included the construction of a lake as wellas the building of a stone 37-room manse with an accompanyingboat house, guest house, and golf course.

Tod contributed to defining Greenwich as the suburb of NewYork that it is today: he commuted from his home to his office,J. Kennedy Tod & Co. at 45 Wall Street, and socialized at theKnickerbocker Club and the Metropolitan Club, amongother clubs at which he was a member. Like many NewYorkers, he engaged in philanthropy, and was especiallyinvolved with the Presbyterian Hospital of New York ashis uncle, John S. Kennedy, had been the president of itsboard of trustees.

Often, Tod and his wife, Mary Howard Potter, wouldinvite the staff of the hospital of New York to Innis Arden,providing a respite from New York. They developed arelationship with their visitors, including Anna Maxwell,a nurse credited with pioneering the field of nursing inthe United States—she organized nurses for the Spanish-American War and World War I and succeeded inlobbying to award a military rank to nurses in the army.When the Tods died, he in 1925 and she in 1939, theybequeathed their estate to the Presbyterian Hospitalof New York. And in 1944, the hospital accepted$550,000 for the 148.5 acres from the town, under thecondition that it would be used “along dignified lineswithout undesirable concessions or other featureswhich would be unattractive or objectionable to thegeneral neighborhood or to those making use of theproperty for bathing and wholesome recreation.”Today, Greenwich Point is used for just that.

This page: A current view of Greenwich Point; J. Kennedy Tod,

who started the process of purchasing the property in 1884, soon

renaming it “Tod’s Point” (inset). Opposite page: Tod’s pond,

with black and white swans (above); another interior view of

Tod’s home, circa 1910—also featuring an animal-skin rug.

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JOINING THE RANKS of Tiffany & Co., Ralph Lauren, and SaksFifth Avenue, Hermès has made its way to Greenwich Avenue.

Hermès of Paris Inc., recently celebrated the opening of itsfirst flagship store in Greenwich, Connecticut, with a cocktailparty at its new location at 289 Greenwich Avenue. Followingcocktails, one hundred guests proceeded on to a private din-ner in a glass tent that floral designer Raul Avila designed toresemble an enchanted forest.

Built in 1906, the Greek Revival building is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places. Spanning 5,250 squarefeet (2,900 of which are dedicated to retail space), the storeprovides Connecticut clients with an extensive, exclusive of-fering of Hermès products. RDAI, the Parisian architecturalagency founded by the late Rena Dumas, designed the store’sinterior. The boutique features all of the fine goods the brandis known for: men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, fine leather

goods, home furnishings, fine jewelry, luggage, and more.In keeping with Hermès’ 2013 theme, “The Sporting Life,”

Spanish artist Pamen Pereira has created a window installa-tion of iconic Hermès objects meant to appeal to the Green-wich community’s strong equestrian culture. For example,the new Hermès Cavale saddle and the Jumping ladies’ bootare spotlighted in the store windows and even hanging fromthe ceiling rafters.

Robert Chavez, president and C.E.O. Hermès of Paris, com-mented: “We are delighted to introduce the complete world ofHermès at our very own new location on Greenwich Avenue.Inspired by the company’s founding in the crafting of refinedequestrian furnishings, we eagerly anticipate the opportunity toserve discerning clients within this special community. Ournew store will enable clients to fully explore the Hermès lifestylewith an enhanced level of service, selection, and style.”

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dinner; Carmela Kaufman and Robert

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Yvonne Fielden. Opposite page: The

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“THERE ARE BLONDES and there are blondes,” as RaymondChandler wrote. Truman Capote continued Chandler’s thought:“Mrs. Guest, shimmering on the blue smoky light, was oneof them. Her hair, parted in the middle and paler than DomPérignon, was but a shade darker than the dress she was wearing,a Mainbocher column of white Crêpe de Chine. No jewelry, notmuch makeup, just blanc de blanc perfection. Mr. [Cecil] Beatonintroduced me to her. She acknowledged with ice-cream reserve.Who could have imagined that lurking inside this cool, vanillalady was a madcap, a laughing tomboy?”

So begins the saga of C. Z. Guest being reported on in“the good old days.” She and Truman went on to become fastfriends. She wasn’t just one of the social ladies he collected, orthe movie stars; she was the only one not to “diss” and abandonthe writer after the mess that was created by publishing LaCôte Basque toward the end of his career. His other “swans”had all turned against him. All except C. Z. She didn’t knowwhat Gloria Vanderbilt, Slim Keith, and Babe Paley meant bysaying they felt “betrayed.” She said to me at the time, “Myheavens, Liz. Everyone knows that writers write what theyknow, suspect, or imagine. It’s the way writers work. Whatdid these women expect?”

C. Z. Guest has been immortalized since she first said ofherself as a young socialite: “My ambition was to be a successfulenough actress to get myself thrown out of the Social Register. Ihad no talent at all but I enjoyed every minute of my experience.”

C. Z. Guest, poolside at

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C. Z. went on to abandon acting aspirations and made herselfinfamous by having the Mexican artist Diego Rivera paint andhang her nude portrait over a bar. But nothing bad every stuckto C. Z., who was open, honest, had a sense of humor, and hadanother sense—common sense.

Now there is a great new coffee-table book about this goddess,by Susanna Salk, titled C. Z. Guest: American Style Icon (Rizzoli).It’s got everything to sum up the late Mrs. Guest and her severaleras. I realized when looking at it—and I can’t leave it alone—that the reason we can’t forget this immortal is because of thephotographs. She is the star of Irving Penn, Slim Aarons, MichaelMundy, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Tony Armstrong-Jones, MarioTestino, and everybody else. The photos of her from Vogue in1943 and until her death in 2003, with the Duke and Duchess ofWindsor, Diana Vreeland, Anna Wintour, Barbara Hutton, herhusband, Winston, and her children (Cornelia and Alexander)are legion; everyone an elegant masterpiece. No other socialname comes up to her in my opinion.

She was virtually alone in her caste in not being, at heart, asnob. She liked all sorts of people and tried to understand them.She was reasonable and practical. I’ve told the following storyin my memoir, Natural Blonde, and repeat it in this new photobook, which has a foreword by the perspicacious Bill Norwich.

When I rang the bell on a Christmas Eve at the Winston Guestestate on Oyster Bay and the fabled C. Z. herself answered thedoor, she had recently been on the cover of Time magazine asthe last of her kind. She was a new friend to me then. That night,she was accompanied by at least 20 dogs, each a different variety,

This page: C. Z. Guest, in an oatmeal tweed cocktail suit by Mainbocher,

photographed by Irving Penn in 1952 (above); C. Z. Guest: American Style

Icon by Susanna Salk (Rizzoli) examines the life of the glamorous socialite,

who was one of Truman Capote’s famous “swans” (below). Opposite page:

C. Z. Guest at her home on Long Island, where she loved to ride horses.

Nothing bad everstuck to C.Z., who was

open, honest, had asense of humor,

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from purebreds to mutts, each wearing a bright red ribbon. Thischarming and unexpected scene seemed right out of a movie.

Because I was early, I asked Mrs. Guest to show me theJohn Singer Sargent painting of the infant Winston with hisgrandmother. She was delighted and surprised that I knewabout it.

It was at this party I felt a little sting of triumph. I hadbegun my social coverage in 1955 at the bottom of the heap.At that time, Aileen Mehle, the society columnist known asSuzy, was the queen of all she surveyed. She had decreed toNew York hostesses that she would not come to parties whereI was also invited. This aced me out pretty well. But C. Z.Guest was the first to ignore Suzy’s exclusivity dictum. Sheinvited both of us to her Christmas Eves and let the chips fallwhere they would. No shots were fired that first time, and Iwas through the breach lines, thanks to C. Z.

At this time late in her life, C. Z. made news again, just asshe had from her teens on, with a personal gardening columnthat gave her great pleasure. She embraced the Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper The New York Post with no prejudices. Themost memorable time as a reporter was when she covered thefuneral of mob boss Paul “Big Paul” Castellano, gunned downat Sparks Steak House on East 46th Street. C. Z. went to theBrooklyn Funeral Home where he was laid out in state. She tooka Post photographer and described the incredible flowers.

Later, she became close friends in Oyster Bay with aneighbor, Victoria Gotti, who became a momentary celebritywhen her father and husband were in prison. C. Z. likedVictoria and they often talked together about what to do withtheir rambunctious offspring.

Yes, C. Z. Guest—gone, but never forgotten as long as fashion,style, manners, and good taste prevail.

C. Z. and Winston Guest with Ernest and Mary Hemingway on the Guests’

wedding night in 1947 at the Hemingways’ home in Havana, Cuba. As a

good friend of the couple, Hemingway was the best man at the wedding.

She likedall people and tried to

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“THE INSPIRATION FOR all my decoratingis family,” says Cindy Rinfret in GreenwichStyle: Inspired Family Homes (Rizzoli). “Itdoesn’t matter if your house is a colonial orcontemporary, made from stucco or stone,it simply can’t be called a home until it isfilled with the lives and experiences of thepeople who live there.”

And with that, Rinfret—a decoratorwhose store is located at 354 GreenwichAvenue in Greenwich, Connecticut—

introduces her book, the pages of which reveal a woman whodelivers the comfortable stateliness that defines the suburb.

She opens by recounting the process behind the exteriorsand interiors of her own home, Laurel Hill. She appliedfabrics (e.g., fur, leather, linen) and materials (e.g., limestone,wood beams) that wouldn’t look too “decorated.” The insidetransitions seamlessly to the outside—French doors in thebedroom open to a terrace with a Koi pond.

Subsequent chapters explore a “Classic Connecticut” (theChippendale staircase inspires design throughout the house,including the furniture in the dining room) and a “TransitionalColonial” (a clapboard house opens to reveal Asian accents,honoring the owner’s heritage).

Throughout Greenwich Style, visuals of refined rooms inmuted colors pay homage to the sensibility of their structureswhile incorporating the personality of their inhabitants—whether they’re adults, children, or pets. Rinfret, it is clear, isan expert at making the living room livable.

Laurel Hill, decorator Cindy Rinfret’s six-bedroom home on5.24 acres in Greenwich, Connecticut, is currently listed for$8.25 million. For more information, call Shelly Tretter Lynchof Sotheby’s International Realty at 203.550.8508.

“It simply can’tbe called a homeuntil it is filledwith the lives andexperiences ofthe people wholive there.”

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A room at Laurel Hill, with

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GEORGIA O’KEEFFE is so closelyidentified with New Mexico that fans(and not a few scholars) are surprised tolearn that much of her most importantwork was completed on the shores ofLake George, in upstate New York.Our ignorance is largely the fault of theartist herself, who once told The NewYorker’s Calvin Tomkins, “Lake Georgeis not really painting country.” It shouldbe noted that she told the same writer,“We’d push the past out of our wayentirely if we only could.”

The “Modern Nature: GeorgiaO’Keeffe and Lake George” exhibitionwill travel from the Hyde Collection inGlens Falls, New York, to the GeorgiaO’Keeffe Museum in Sante Fe, andthen to the Fine Arts Museums of SanFrancisco. This demonstrates that LakeGeorge, far from being a footnote toO’Keeffe’s career, was its crucible.According to Erin Coe, who curated theexhibition, O’Keeffe completed morethan 200 paintings at the lake between1918 and 1934, the most prolific years ofher career. Acknowledged or not, LakeGeorge was indeed “painting country.”

For instance, those images of flowersthat made her a celebrity in the 1970s(at least among undergraduates) andwhich people attribute to the bohemiandoyenne of the Southwest, were paintedon Lake George. Here, she pushedrepresentation toward the edges ofabstraction, where something essentialabout the natural world is found on thecanvas, albeit distilled or abstracted fromthe particulars of the landscape. It was anapproach to nature that she would takewith her when she turned to the desertlandscapes of the Southwest.

Although O’Keeffe spent a summeron Lake George in 1908 at an artists’colony founded by Yaddo benefactorsSpencer and Katrina Trask, it was notuntil 1918 that she became an annualsummer resident. A few years earlier, she

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Georgia O’Keeffe developed as a painter during her time in New York. Opposite page: “Chestnut Grey” shows her subtle and graceful techniques.

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had fallen in love with Alfred Stieglitz,the photographer and impressario whosefamily started coming to Lake George inthe 1870s. The family compound wouldbecome the couple’s sole, permanenthome until Stieglitz’s death in 1946.

For the six to eight weeks the propertywas theirs, Lake George was themotionless fulcrum of their hectic lives:a place to garden and hike, to row out toislands or to the village, and even to playminiature golf. But above all else, it was aplace for both to work in companionablesilence. “Georgia O’Keeffe reveled inLake George; in her letters she constantlyremarks how perfect it is,” says Erin Coe.“Over and over again, I hear people say,‘Georgia O’Keeffe hated Lake George.’It simply wasn’t true.”

To be sure, the relationship betweenStieglitz and O’Keeffe, which had beenformalized with a wedding in 1924, hadits challenges. Twenty-three years olderthan O’Keeffe, Stieglitz began an affairin the early 1930s with an even younger

While much of the wooded shores ofthe 32-mile-long lake remain untouched,there is little in the village of Lake Georgetoday that O’Keeffe and Stieglitz wouldrecognize. The family mansion becamea motel. The farmhouse and barns wereburned in the 1950s and the propertysubdivided. Stieglitz’s ashes are buried,depending upon whom you talk to,beneath a parking lot or a pump housethat pushes lake water to a treatmentplant. And, with the exception of ahistorical marker near the site of thefarm, there is little to inform visitorsthat two of the most famous artists ofthe 20th century once lived and workedthere. Residents, of course, are a bitmore knowledgeable. Over the years,prints of Stieglitz’s photographs, whichpresumably he discarded in Lake George,have made their way to auction housesand into private, local collections. Andwhen a developer proposed demolishingStieglitz’s favorite miniature golf courseand replacing it with an outdoor bar, theLake George Mirror newspaper launcheda campaign to block him, citing Stieglitz’sconnection to the golf course as reasonenough to preserve it.

Lake George’s mayor and the chamberof commerce hope that “Modern Nature:Georgia O’Keeffe and Lake George”will bring renewed attention and moretourists to the resort community. Acommercial calculation like this one issomething both Stieglitz and O’Keeffewould have understood, and perhapseven appreciated.

“Modern Nature: Georgia O’Keeffeand Lake George” is on view at the HydeCollection from June 15 to September15, when it will move to the GeorgiaO’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, from October4 to January 26, 2014. The Fine ArtsMuseums of San Francisco de YoungMuseum will exhibit the show February8, 2014, to May 11, 2014.

This page: The photographer Alfred Stieglitz

and painter Georgia O’Keeffe sharing a

tender moment at Stieglitz’s family home in

Lake George. Opposite page: “Apple Family”

(above) and “Lake George Barns” (below)

are two more of the paintings on display at

the upcoming exhibit at the Hyde Collection.

woman named Dorothy Norman. By then,O’Keeffe had begun began making annualtrips to the southwest, a place where shecould escape Stieglitz and the powerful,obtrusive influence he exercised overher art and life. “I have not wanted to beanything but kind to you—but there isnothing to be kind if I cannot be me,” shewrote to Stieglitz in 1929.

A “me,” of course, is a very ductilething indeed, and the “me” O’Keeffefashioned over the last decades of her lifewas one that purported to owe nothingto Stieglitz and Lake George. Stieglitzhimself had more or less single-handedlycreated a public image or “newspaperpersonality” for O’Keeffe, first with anexhibition of his nude photographs of herin 1920 and then, in 1924, with a showof flower paintings which he interpretedand then publicized as representationsof the female eros. Among the manythings O’Keeffe carried with her to NewMexico were the tricks she had learnedfrom a master of public relations.

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ONCE UPON A TIME, a gentleperson’slibrary would include a short shelf oferotica placed where the prying eyesand hands of the children couldn’t getat them. These would be finely printedand bound volumes, often splendidly,seductively illustrated, with titles likeThe Perfumed Garden and Memoirs ofa Lady of Pleasure. Books to be sa-vored alone or in very select company,delectations of forbidden pleasuresto be enjoyed by the firelight with afine old brandy.

This sort of erotica has probablyhad its day, overrun in our timeby Internet porn the way Alaricand his Visigoths sacked Rome.If gentlepersons’ libraries are stillformed—and expecting anyone withthe cultivation to appreciate greaterotic books must per-force be agolfer—such a person’s bookshelveswill contain a selection of choiceworks on the great Scots’ game,including a book I have just putdown with that mixture of admir-ation, mental fulfillment, and mel-ancholy known only to golfers con-demned to their armchairs by theseasons of the year or the seasonsof life. It is Legendary Golf Clubs

This page: The entrance hall of the

Old Elm Club, with photographs of the golf course

in 1913. Opposite page: Shoreacres is

situated on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan.

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This page, clockwise from top left: The golfer’s

veranda overlooking the 11th green at the St. Louis

Country Club; members on the outdoor terrace of

the Scioto Country Club; the leaded-glass window

in the Grill Room of the Country Club of Detroit;

the walk to the 11th hole of the Interlachen Coun-

try Club; the living room at Shoreacres; the

1900 Polo Members Cup of the St. Louis Country

Club. Opposite page: Ray Whitmore’s painting

of a young Jack Nicklaus hangs in the Nicklaus

Room of the Scioto Country Club.

of the American Midwest (Edgeworth Editions), withphotographs by Anthony Edgeworth, text by hislongtime collaborator, John de St. Jorre, and a forwardby Jack Nicklaus, the man who bestrides Midwesterngolf in much the same way the Statue of Liberty best-rides New York Harbor.

Midwest, as I shall call it, is the fourth such volumeproduced by the Edgeworth/de St. Jorre team, and, likeits predecessors, it is absolutely splendid. But note thetitle carefully, gentle reader: this is a book about golfclubs, not simply golf courses. It doesn’t end on theeighteenth green of such hatcheries of sublime talent asKansas City Golf Club, where a towhead named TomWatson first picked up sticks, or Scioto, whose fairwayshelped hone the game of the young Jack Nicklaus.

These are places with their own Gestalt, andEdgeworth and de St. Jorre give them to us holistically,with a real grasp of what clubs are and how theywork. To be sure, the great courses are here—it was atInterlachen in 1930 that Bob Jones won the U.S. Open,third leg in his Grand Slam—and these clubs havehosted a wide range of important competitions. Caviar

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names like Donald Ross and Francis Ouimet dot the pages, andfans of local history will wriggle with delight, but at the end ofthe day it is the wholeness of the whole that matters. Golf notonly is, to paraphrase the poet, it means, and a grasp of thismeaning is as well provided in this book in as any I can think of.Private golf clubs aren’t the entire story of American golf, butthey are among the game’s mainstays of survival and lore.

I should explain why I read Midwest with a certain melancholy.Another poet I relish wrote long ago: “I see the land of lostcontent/ I see it shining plain/ The happy highways where Iwent/ And shall not go again.” Change those last two lines to“The happy fairways I never went/ And will know only in vain”and you’ll appreciate my vexation. Save for a tour of the amazingPrairie Dunes links, I’ve never played these courses or visitedthese clubs, and now, thanks to advanced age (and tee shots thatbarely carry 170 yards) I fear I never shall. But thanks to Midwest,I have a good idea of what it must feel like to play these greatcourses and hang out in these fine clubs, being treated to theiroldest members’ choicest anecdotes. It doesn’t get much betterthan this. Thanks Tony, John, and Jack. Now—on to Texas!

To purchase the book, visit www.edgewortheditions.com or anyof the private clubs featured.

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This page: Nacho Figueras, for the

St. Regis team, and Prince Harry, for

the Sentebale Land Rover team, at

the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup.

Opposite page, clockwise from top:

The Sentebale Land Rover team;

Steve Lefkowitz for the St. Regis team;

Dawn Jones for the St. Regis team.

Nacho, a St. Regis connoisseur; Trine

Ackelman, Priscilla Alexander, and

Paul Nash; Delfina Blaquier cheered

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On May 15, H.R.H. Prince Henry of Wales concluded his tour ofthe United States at the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Cup at theGreenwich Polo Club in Greenwich, Connecticut. It proved tobe the event of the season, with sponsorship from brands suchas St. Regis—whose support of the sport pays tribute to colonelJohn Jacob Astor, founder of the iconic St. Regis New York.

The match started at 3 p.m., with Prince Harry leading theSentebale Land Rover team against the St. Regis team, captainedby St. Regis connoisseur Nacho Figueras. It was tied until PrinceHarry scored in the fourth and final chukka, leading his team to a4-3 victory. “Prince Harry scoring the winning goal was thehighlight of the match and a great way to end both the game andhis tour,” said the Duke of Arygyll, who was in attendance. “It

was a truly nail-biting game, with both teams evenly matched.”Afterward, guests such as Peter Brant, Karolina Kurkova,

and others departed—many in cars from Bentley, includingthe St. Regis’ custom 2013 Bentley Mulsanne. From sailing andautomobile racing to deep-sea fishing and, of course, polo, St.Regis continuously aims to cater to its guests’ passions, whichinclude sport and speed.

At the event, Prince Harry said, “It is wonderful to be hereat Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut for the Sentebale RoyalSalute Polo Cup 2013. The success of our three previous poloevents has helped Sentebale make a real difference to the livesof vulnerable children in Lesotho, the Mountain Kingdom ofsouthern Africa.” This year’s match raised over $1 million.

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Above and below, panoramas of Haviland Hollow Farm—located an hour

from New York City and 30 minutes from Greenwich, Connecticut.

Haviland Hollow Farm, at NYCpolo.com, is headed intoits fifth season with some major growth. On the heels of ravereviews from the polo and equestrian communities, HavilandHollow Polo Club continually develops a strong following ofprofessionals, students, and fans from around the world. Thefarm has become known for the incredible quality of its facilities,its fun-loving people, and family-friendly environment.

The Polo Club boasts a year-round polo program with twotop-notch polo fields and an indoor polo arena. The summerpolo season is from May until October, hosting four- to 14-goalpolo. The winter season is from November until March.

The club offers a lessons program for beginner and intermediateplayers to learn and improve their game. In addition, a high-school polo program was introduced last year—this past winter,Haviland Hollow Polo Club grew to include two arena teamsthat trained at the farm and competing in the Regional USPAIntercollegiate/Interscholastic tournament at Cornell.

“Many of our students have gone on to play matches outsideof the club and receive M.V.P. awards and other compliments

on the quality of their play. We break down the game intohorsemanship, hitting, playing, and rules skills. Once ourstudents learn the basics, we encourage them to improve,” saysowner and two goal–rated player, Sam Ramirez, Jr. The clubsuccessfully introduces people of all ages to this challenging andexciting sport in a unique way.

The social aspects offer horse enthusiasts an opportunityto watch games and tournaments, as well as to attend charitymatches in September. The fields are ideal for an afternoonrelaxing on the hill while picnicking and viewing a match.

This year, schedule highlights will include the Rules Clinicfrom June 7 to the 9th, the White Polo Ball on June 29, andthe Charity Cup on September 7, as well as two USPA AmateurCups—a four-goal and a six-goal.

For more information, visit nycpolo.com.

POLO CLUBHaviland Hollow Polo Club, at NYCpolo.com, Enters its Fifth Season of Sport

Haviland Hollow Farm

Did You Know? The first polo match played in the U.S. was played at Dickel’s Riding Academy on 39th and 5th avenue in the late 1800’s. A tradition that continues…

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Play The Sport of Kings Just One Hour North of Kings County!Haviland Hollow Farm, entering its 5th season, is a premier polo & equestrian facility and a great place to play, socialize andbe introduced to this exciting and challenging sport. The 2013 Polo season offers members 4 to 14 goal levels of play andtournaments throughout the summer. Season begins in May and runs until September. This season’s events will feature our titleand field sponsor Badoid, Evian, Vita Coco, Ramirez & Company, Inc.. For more information contact us at info@nycpolo.com.

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Rooted in Eastern tradition,

“the Sport of Kings” has gained an international

following. Quest looks back at the early

days of the sport’s popularity in the United States.

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The Bridgehampton Polo Club returnsfor its 17th season, hosting matches onSaturdays from July 20 to August 24 at TwoTrees Farm. White Birch Polo, the hometeam owned by Peter Brant, will competewith visitors for the Hamptons Cup andthe Monty Waterbury Cup. Recentlypresented with the Five Star DiamondAward by the American Academy ofHospitality Sciences, the BridgehamptonPolo Club continues to cater to the elite—for the 2013 season, a number of tents bythe field with champagne and a picnic for10 that are included in the purchase.

Visit bridgehamptonpolollc.com.

BRIDGEHAMPTONReady to encounter pure equestrian bliss?With three luscious fields, one practicefield, and the largest string of polo poniesunder a single brand in the world, Casade Campo facilities are among the bestin the Caribbean. Equipment, groupinstruction, and personalized trainingare among the amenities available forbeginners and medium-goal players.Guests may hire ponies for stick-and-balltournaments and families can competeagainst each other in matches held eachweek, year-round. A way to experiencepolo, no matter your level of expertise.

Visit casadecampo.com.do.

Since 1981, the Greenwich Polo Club hascatered to the storied suburb of New YorkCity as the venue for high-class, high-goalpolo in the Northeast. With matches onSundays in the months of June, July, andSeptember, the venue hosts players suchas Steve Lefkowitz and Peter Orthwein,as well as owner of the venue Peter Brant.On May 15, the Greenwich Polo Clubhosted the Sentebale Royal Salute PoloCup, matching Prince Harry and his teamagainst Nacho Figueras and his St. Registeam—of course, Prince Harry scored thewinning goal!

Visit greenwichpoloclub.com.

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Located on a 1,900-acre preserve inPine Plains, New York, the MashomackPolo Club is a full-service club for poloplayers of all levels. The season extendsfrom Memorial Day Weekend throughSeptember, with practice chukkershosted weekly and coaching league andjunior chukkers hosted on Saturdays.The 16th annual International PoloChallenge, which will take place on June22, promises to be the highlight of the2013 season—this year, a Carnaval-stylecelebration will be held in honor of thematch against Team Brazil!

Visit mashomackpoloclub.com.

Saratoga, New York—a place that is syn-onymous with horses and the sportingevents that surround them—is home tothe Saratoga Polo Association, establishedin 1898. This season, matches will takeplace on Fridays and Sundays from July12 to September 1, encouraging guests ofall ages and experience to enjoy the sportof polo. Especially anticipated eventsinclude Women’s Week at Saratoga Polo,which will feature the Veuve ClicquotWomen’s Challenge; the Whitney CupTournament; and the Ylvisaker CupTournament. Giddyup to upstate!

Visit saratogapolo.com.

Picture the scene: a beautiful palm-lineddrive leading past tennis courts and amagnificent pool to the lush, carefullymanicured polo fields that make up theInternational Polo Club Palm Beach.Located in Wellington, the heart ofSouth Florida’s legendary horse country,the International Polo Club Palm Beachis a world-class polo club designed byand for polo players. This season, getready for gourmet brunches, après-polocelebrations, and charitable events at thisone-of-a-kind venue. It’s certainly worththe trip south, even in the summer!

Visit internationalpoloclub.com.

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This page, clockwise from top left: Guille Aquero on the field; James

McBride, Leticia and Giovanni Beretta, Bruce Colley, and Felicia Taylor;

Tatin Zubiarre, Frederic Levy, Oakleigh Thorn, Philip MacTaggart,

and Nick Bienstock competing; Team Quest.

On Saturday, June 22, the Mashomack Polo Club will host its16th annual Mashomack International Polo Challenge. Theevent—which will take place on the venue's 1,900-acre preservein Pine Plains, New York—promises to be the highlight of theseason as it marks the start of summer in Millbrook. Last year,the Mashomack International Polo Challenge attracted morethan 700 patrons to this spectacular day of sport, drawingguests from all over to spend time in the country and experience“The Sport of Kings.”

“The event begins at noon with a champagne receptionfollowed by a tented field-side luncheon and the excitingeight-goal International Polo Challenge,” says Bruce Colley,a chairman for the event. “In the past, teams representing theUnited States, Great Britain, Italy, and France have battled tosecure the coveted trophy for their team and country.” This year,Team Brazil will participate for its first appearance at the match,which has inspired a Carnaval-style celebration at the event.

The Mashomack Polo Club, part of the Mashomack PreserveClub, features five tournament-class fields, a practice field, stick-

and-ball areas, and a regulation outdoor arena. Over the past 48months, an extensive renovation has resulted in the preservationand update of many of the barns on the Mashomack Polo Clubgrounds. These barns will now remain an historical landmark tobe enjoyed by future generations—this history gives the club aone-of-a-kind feel.

Throughout the summer, the club hosts four- to 12-goaltournaments, including the White Pants Open (four-goal), theUSPA Officers Cup (eight-goal), and Mashomack Cup (12-goal). The club also hosts pro/am tournaments and lessons. Thisyear, Nespresso will sponsor the Mashomack International PoloChallenge—it's not to be missed!

For more information, please visit mashomackpolo.com

POLO CHALLENGEThe Mashomack Polo Club hosts its 16th annual International Polo Challenge

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“IT’S MAY! IT’S MAY! That gorgeous holi-day,” wrote Alan Jay Lerner, for Camelot.This month, New York is ever so prettywith flowers blooming everywhere, espe-cially in Central Park. Of course, one of thebest ways to see the park is to sign up forthe Central Park Conservancy’s FrederickLaw Olmsted Awards Luncheon on thefirst Wednesday in May. For 31 years,this luncheon has been a roaring successbecause absolutely everyone loves thepark! This year, all the stars were linedup and the luncheon was better than everwith perfect weather, a perfect menu,and record-breaking revenues! The ever-generous philanthropists Jenny and JohnPaulson were the honorees and the eventwas once again sold-out.

Nothing has more razzle dazzle than anight on the town taking in a big hit of aBroadway play with a megastar like TomHanks! So, off we headed along withMario Buatta—an aside: must mentionMario’s first book that we have all beenwaiting for, Mario Buatta: Fifty Years ofAmerican Interior Decoration (Rizzoli)—to see Lucky Guy. Hanks was fabulousin this Nora Ephron play. (You better goand see it quickly as it is a limited engage-ment!) Now, Tom was not the only star wespotted that night. In fact, for a minute, Ithought I was in Hollywood since therein the theater were David Letterman andSteve Martin. Afterward, we headed toOrso for dinner, where we saw at varioustables around the room: Meryl Streep,

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One of the many confections on display at the

Central Park Conservancy’s “Hat” luncheon.

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Liza Minnelli with Michael Feinstein,Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, Tracy Ullman,and more!

Gotham Hall. Don’t you love thatname, since it sounds like a venue inBatman movie? But no no no, I amtalking about New York. Gotham Hallwas where the Queen Elizabeth IISeptember 11th Garden gala dinner,which supported of the lovely oasis inthe Financial District, was held thisyear. Everyone jumped into black-tieand came to lend support to this beau-tiful memorial garden, a tribute to the67 Brits that we lost in the September11th terrorist attacks and a symbol ofthe deep friendship that Great Britainshares with the United States. The festivedinner was in honor of André Desmaraisof the Power Corporation of Canada and

Duncan Niederauer of NYSE Euronext.We all dined royally on smoked salmon,followed by black-truffle chicken withrapini and leek and a yummy Meyerlemon–custard cake for dessert. FamedSotheby’s auctioneer Jamie Nivenworked his magic with a pledge auc-tion, raising a bundle more for the gar-den. The guest speaker was the honor-able John Howard, former Australianprime minister. Among the guests wereViscount Astor and Lady Astor (a.k.a.Annabelle and William), Wilbur Ross,France Desmarais, Riprand and MariaArco, Violaine and John Bernbach,Natalie and Malcolm Pray, and more.

It takes a very extraordinary event todraw a big crowd on a Sunday night,especially when you ask them to wearblack-tie, but Dinner on Stage at the

Met Opera is a truly extraordinary eve-ning. After cocktails on the Mercedes T.Bass Grand Tier, we were led down theaisle right up onto the stage—how funis that? It really was a big thrill to walkonto the set of Rigoletto, designed à laLas Vegas, dine on glorious food andlisten to such stars as Jay Hunter Morrissing “You Gotta Have Heart” followedby Danielle de Niese, Isabel Leonard,and Patricia Racette, all singing likeangels. Among the lucky guests wereMercedes Bass, honorees Jeanette andJoseph Neubauer, Frayda and GeorgeLindemann, Gay Gaines, Judy Ney,Boaz Mazor, Tina and Terry Lundgren,Joe Torre of baseball fame, Susan andRichard Braddock, Cathy and WalterIsaacson, newlyweds Maria Eugeniaand Bill Haseltine, and more.

This page, clockwise from top left: Anne Harrison speaking on behalf of the Central Park Conservancy; our columnist, Hilary Geary, Blaine Trump, and

Karen LeFrak at the Frederick Law Olmstead Awards Luncheon; Nancy Missett in Central Park; photographer Bill Cunningham on the scene.

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BY ELIZABETH QUINN BROWN

THE YOUNG & THE GUEST LISTThis month, the weather was as scattered as our columnist’s schedule,

as she ventured both to the Metropolitan Club for a true ladies’s luncheon and

to the Brooklyn Beefsteak for an all-you-can-eat and all-you-can-drink event.

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Beefsteak Betty emceed at the Brooklyn

Beefsteak at the Bell House on April 28.

Susan Meyer and F.E. Castleberry at the Purses and

Pursenalities luncheon at the Metropolitan Club.

Ryan Conlon, Carver Diserens, Katie Cox, Jack Deitch,

and Connor McKenna at the Brooklyn Beefsteak.

Sloan Overstrom, Daniel Cappello, and Blair Husain

supported the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club.

Nicky Hilton attended the Cinema Society

after-party for Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s.

Valerie Aston and Allison Aston at the Purses

and Pursenalities luncheon on April 25.

a jumpsuit. Less resortwear, more chic: Elizabeth Kurpis inblue sequins, Alexandra Lind Rose in black lace. After din-ner, guests such as Yumi Matsuo, John Munson, and LacarySharpe dove into dancing in the Milstein Hall of Ocean Lifeto music by DJ Jus-Ske.

On the 25th, the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club host-ed its “Purses and Pursenalities” luncheon at the MetropolitanClub. Sponsored by the Lee W. Robinson Company, the eventwas a swirl of socials, including Mark Gilbertson, Amy Hoad-

“I HOPE SHE’LL BE A FOOL— that’s the best thing a girl canbe in this world, a beautiful little fool,” says Daisy in The GreatGatsby. Sorry, Daisy, but I think the best thing a girl can be ison the scene in New York City...

On April 18, Roberto Cavalli presented the Museum Danceat the American Museum of Natural History. The theme, “Un-der the Sea,” was a nod at the “Whales: Giants of the Deep”exhibition. The dress was described as “resortwear chic,” soMicaela English and I dressed in full-length floral—I wore

McSorley’s Ale provided beer for the Brooklyn

Beefsteak at the Bell House on April 28.

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On May 1, the Literacy Partners’Evening of Readings at Cipriani 42ndStreet featured the Liz Smith present-ing the Lizzie Award (what, what)to Jackie Weld Drake. Tatiana vonFürstenberg was also honored, soDiane von Fürstenberg and Barry

Diller showed to support. Also, BillO’Reilly read from his Killing Kennedy—totally killing it.

On the 7th, Carrera Ignition Night took place at 5 BeekmanStreet, where the company toasted its history since 1956. TheCarrera 6000s are the new Oakley Frogskins, so a stop into Sol-stice Sunglasses is a must. Later, the Cinema Society screenedThe Great Gatsby, with an after-party at the Lambs Club. I mayhave indulged in too many Caliche cocktails, because I adoredthe movie (sorry, every critic ever) and when Lady Gaga ap-peared, I almost started to sing “Beautiful, Dirty, Rich” because,you know, how Gatsby would that have been?

ley, Karen Klopp as well as Claudia Over-strom and Betsy Pitts of Eponymous. Iwas seated with honoree Prince Dimitriof Yugoslavia, but the treat of treats wasthe speech by Carline Balan, an alum of theprogram (and personal assistant to Jay-Z).

On the 28th, I ventured with CarolineSmith and others to the Brooklyn Beefsteakat the Bell House in, well, Brooklyn. No, itisn’t written about by David Patrick Columbia. But yes, itis Christmas in April with McSorley’s Ale and medium-raremeat—an homage to a tradition from the 1900s.

On the 29th, the Cinema Society hosted a screening of Scat-ter my Ashes at Bergdorf’s with Grey Goose and Swarovski,and an after-party at Harlow. Invited: the wellest of the well-heeled, including Veronica Beard, Wes Gordon, and GillesMendel—all of whom enjoyed cameos in the film aboutBergdorf Goodman. M

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A view Inside 5 Beekman Street,

where Derek Blasberg, Dani

Stahl, and more showed for Carrera

Ignition Night on May 7.

Thomas Matthews and Kick Kennedy at the Cinema Society

after-party for The Great Gatsby with Caliche cocktails.

Rebecca Regan and Melanie Lazenby at the

American Museum of Natural History on April 18.

Gigi Stone, Alina Cho, and Samantha Yanks at

Cipriani 42nd Street for a Literacy Partners event.

Anneleise Peterson at the American

Museum of Natural History.

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Lauren Remington Platt at the Museum Dance

with an “Under the Sea” theme on April 18.

Flo Fulton dined with Jared Kushner and

Ivanka Trump at the Museum Dance.

Carolina Zapf at the Literacy Partners’

Evening of Readings on May 1.

Kirsten Robinson and Marko Bon toasted Baz

Luhrmann with the Cinema Society.

Luke Parker-Bowles and Douglas Steinbrech

at the Literacy Partners’ Evening of Readings.

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“WHAT HAS GREENWICH done that the government inflictssuch severe punishment on this community?” demanded anewspaper in 1905. The source of the siren—which was com-pared to “an army of panthers” and “the wail of a lost soul”—was the lighthouse on Great Captain Island, a 17-acre plot tothe west of the Long Island Sound and north of the East River.

The U.S. government purchased the 3.5 acres of GreatCaptain Island from Samuel Lyons in 1829 in order to erectthe lighthouse. And with that, the states of Connecticut andNew York started a dispute as to whom the property belonged;50 years later, a decision was made in favor of Connecticut.This inaugurated Great Captain Island as the southernmost

THIS LITTLE LIGHTpoint in the state—and thereby, in New England.

Over the years, Great Captain Island would become hometo a variety of keepers, including Adam Kohlman and his step-granddaughter (who would stay for the summer in the 1930sand 1940s) and four members of the Coast Guard, content tofish and swim together, leaving for a week per month. By 1970,technology had eliminated the need for a keeper. But due tovandalism, Otto Lauersdorf was installed to oversee the proper-ty in 1985. “If you have to depend on others, this is not the jobfor you,” said Lauersdorf, who was able to occupy himself withgardening, modeling airplanes, and reading. Today, anyone canvisit Great Captain Island via ferry. —Elizabeth Quinn Brown

This page, clockwise from top left: Great Captain

Island in Greenwich; in 1858, a Fresnel lens was

installed in the lighthouse; the tower, built in

1829, was replaced in 1868; the lighthouse and

the five-room keeper’s house; another view.

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