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12 FALL 2012HUDSONMOD

BORN THIS WAY “I don’t know how to do anything halfway.”

34 KARINA SMIRNOFF WANTS TO DANCE WITH SOMEBODYThe Dancing With The Stars beauty takes a bowBy RicHaRD PéRez-FeRiaPhotography by BLAKE LITTLE exclusively for HudsonMOD

46 PARK AvENuE’S QuIET ElEgANCEAndy Goldsborough designs a luxe nirvanaBy WilliaM WeatHeRSBy

50 A JEWEl IN MOuNTAIN lAKESDesigner Tere Bresin’s colorful twistBy WilliaM WeatHeRSBy

52 MEMBERS ONlYFour private clubs, four beautiful spacesBy SiMON MURRay

56 REES JONES, SuPERSTARMeet the Tiger Woods of golf course designBy JOSHUa FiNe

58 HIDDEN TREASuRESMust-own accessories that complete a roomBy WilliaM WeatHeRSBy

60 FASHION WEEK, NYC: THE ExPERTSW, Vogue, The New York Times weigh inBy aMaNDa tHOROgOOD

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14 THE EDITOR

16 THE PuBlISHER

18 THE TEAM

20 THE WOW

22 THE DRESS

22 THE NuMBERS

24 THE QuOTE

24 THE FEED

26 THE .COM

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tHe cOVeR: Karina Smirnoff was photographed by Blake Little exclusively for HudsonMOD at “Villa Montagano” on Nichols Canyon in the Hollywood hills. The home is represented exclusively by Eduardo A. Renta of Coldwell Banker Previews/Beverly Hills North. Set Management: Amanda Thorogood. Fashion: Daniel Musto (Style Editor); Chelsea Von Mach (Stylist). Hair: Etienne Ortega. Makeup: Rokael Lizama. Dress: House of Devali. Earrings: Deepa Gurnani, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City. Ring: Melody Ehsani, Los Angeles. Shoes: Christian Louboutin, New York City

tHiS Page: Dress: Love, Kleinfeld, New York City. Shoes: Benjamin Adams.

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12 FALL 2012HUDSONMOD

BORN THIS WAY “I don’t know how to do anything halfway.”

34 KARINA SMIRNOFF WANTS TO DANCE WITH SOMEBODYThe Dancing With The Stars beauty takes a bowBy RicHaRD PéRez-FeRiaPhotography by BLAKE LITTLE exclusively for HudsonMOD

46 PARK AvENuE’S QuIET ElEgANCEAndy Goldsborough designs a luxe nirvanaBy WilliaM WeatHeRSBy

50 A JEWEl IN MOuNTAIN lAKESDesigner Tere Bresin’s colorful twistBy WilliaM WeatHeRSBy

52 MEMBERS ONlYFour private clubs, four beautiful spacesBy SiMON MURRay

56 REES JONES, SuPERSTARMeet the Tiger Woods of golf course designBy JOSHUa FiNe

58 HIDDEN TREASuRESMust-own accessories that complete a roomBy WilliaM WeatHeRSBy

60 FASHION WEEK, NYC: THE ExPERTSW, Vogue, The New York Times weigh inBy aMaNDa tHOROgOOD

InsIdeAPRIL/MAy 2013

14 THE EDITOR

16 THE PuBlISHER

18 THE TEAM

20 THE WOW

22 THE DRESS

22 THE NuMBERS

24 THE QuOTE

24 THE FEED

26 THE .COM

26 THE SCORE

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tHe cOVeR: Karina Smirnoff was photographed by Blake Little exclusively for HudsonMOD at “Villa Montagano” on Nichols Canyon in the Hollywood hills. The home is represented exclusively by Eduardo A. Renta of Coldwell Banker Previews/Beverly Hills North. Set Management: Amanda Thorogood. Fashion: Daniel Musto (Style Editor); Chelsea Von Mach (Stylist). Hair: Etienne Ortega. Makeup: Rokael Lizama. Dress: House of Devali. Earrings: Deepa Gurnani, Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City. Ring: Melody Ehsani, Los Angeles. Shoes: Christian Louboutin, New York City

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ShelterThere’s a slightly cringe-worthy, if humorous, family anecdote that has stuck with me for nearly four decades: When I was a kid, we moved into a new home in the Miami suburbs, and one of the house’s quirkier features was that its living room, directly opposite the front door, was “sunken,” or a step below the main level of the rest of the house. The fact that it was entirely carpeted with plush, hunter green deep shag (very Miami) made the room that much more of an aesthetic anomaly.

An aunt from Michigan was our fi rst guest the day after we moved in and as she entered, my brother, rather dramatically, greeted her with a sweeping arm motion and said, “Please come in—and enjoy our sunken living room.” I thought I would die of embarrassment. Who says that? The joke was on me as my aunt told my brother how much

she loved the living room and went on and on about how beautiful and special it was. A step lower and the room is suddenly an architectural marvel? I wasn’t buying it. That childhood living room was my fi rst experience in consciously considering design. I’ve been paying attention ever since.

Early in my career, I was drawn to interior design publications—Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House Beautiful—collectively known as “shelter” magazines in the industry. I used to smile at

that designation. Shelter had such a warm, comforting connotation that belied the high-wire intensity of many of the players in the category. But, no matter, shelter remains the perfect word to embody the stunning homes those glossy titles showcase month in, month out.

Like many of you, I suspect, my experience with interior design came out of knowing what I didn’t like, more than how to put together what I did like. Not unlike my relationship with art, I can’t actually paint what I want, but I can tell you what’s defi nitely not going up on my walls. For nearly two decades in Manhattan, in some half a dozen apartments, interior design wasn’t something I thought about a lot. How could I? My smallish living

spaces coupled with my luxe tastes weren’t the friend of a career-fi rst guy in NYC. Then, adulthood.

The fi rst important piece of furniture I bought—from the Museum of Modern Art no less—was the classic Herman Miller-designed

Eames Chair and Ottoman—and then the objets d’art and interior design avalanche began for me in earnest. What an exhilarating, if expensive, experience. Over time, I realized I loved mixing clean, modern rooms with antique, warm moments throughout. Not terribly original, perhaps, but very me. After years and years of aesthetic uncertainty, my house had fi nally become my shelter.

Shelter. What a beautiful word to come home to.

RICHARD PÉREZ-FERIAExecutive Vice President, Editor in Chief

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ShelterThere’s a slightly cringe-worthy, if humorous, family anecdote that has stuck with me for nearly four decades: When I was a kid, we moved into a new home in the Miami suburbs, and one of the house’s quirkier features was that its living room, directly opposite the front door, was “sunken,” or a step below the main level of the rest of the house. The fact that it was entirely carpeted with plush, hunter green deep shag (very Miami) made the room that much more of an aesthetic anomaly.

An aunt from Michigan was our fi rst guest the day after we moved in and as she entered, my brother, rather dramatically, greeted her with a sweeping arm motion and said, “Please come in—and enjoy our sunken living room.” I thought I would die of embarrassment. Who says that? The joke was on me as my aunt told my brother how much

she loved the living room and went on and on about how beautiful and special it was. A step lower and the room is suddenly an architectural marvel? I wasn’t buying it. That childhood living room was my fi rst experience in consciously considering design. I’ve been paying attention ever since.

Early in my career, I was drawn to interior design publications—Architectural Digest, Elle Décor, House Beautiful—collectively known as “shelter” magazines in the industry. I used to smile at

that designation. Shelter had such a warm, comforting connotation that belied the high-wire intensity of many of the players in the category. But, no matter, shelter remains the perfect word to embody the stunning homes those glossy titles showcase month in, month out.

Like many of you, I suspect, my experience with interior design came out of knowing what I didn’t like, more than how to put together what I did like. Not unlike my relationship with art, I can’t actually paint what I want, but I can tell you what’s defi nitely not going up on my walls. For nearly two decades in Manhattan, in some half a dozen apartments, interior design wasn’t something I thought about a lot. How could I? My smallish living

spaces coupled with my luxe tastes weren’t the friend of a career-fi rst guy in NYC. Then, adulthood.

The fi rst important piece of furniture I bought—from the Museum of Modern Art no less—was the classic Herman Miller-designed

Eames Chair and Ottoman—and then the objets d’art and interior design avalanche began for me in earnest. What an exhilarating, if expensive, experience. Over time, I realized I loved mixing clean, modern rooms with antique, warm moments throughout. Not terribly original, perhaps, but very me. After years and years of aesthetic uncertainty, my house had fi nally become my shelter.

Shelter. What a beautiful word to come home to.

RICHARD PÉREZ-FERIAExecutive Vice President, Editor in Chief

@RPerezFeria

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SeasonsBorn and raised in New Jersey, I’ve always relished the changing seasons we experience, and over the years I’ve noticed that each new season brings with it just enough transformation to keep this Aries on her toes. Every three months we’re handed the perfect occasion to refresh, reboot and reinvent. Similarly, HudsonMOD will never be spared this deep-rooted passion for constant change and improvement.

As we usher in spring, I can’t think of a more appropriate time for change. And few areas of our lives bring as much satisfaction as sprucing up our wardrobes with pieces from the collections of our favorite designers—BCBG’s stylists have become close acquaintances—

and revamping our homes with overhauls or simple additions to our beloved spaces.

With HudsonMOD’s Design Editor William Weathersby behind the wheel, we’ve captured two stunning interior design projects on either side of the Hudson River that provide inspiration through juxtaposition. Whether you’ve always been one to design with color, or prefer the more polished looks of a neutral palate, take a closer look into these two spectacular homes. You may be truly surprised where inspiration strikes you.

As the chill comes to an end, HudsonMOD had the wonderful opportunity to partner with Schultz Furriers as they wound down another

successful season of luxurious style at their Millburn location. As a toast to their VIP clientele and new, valued customers, we enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, wine and scotch tastings and offered guests a number of opportunities to win amazing raffl e prizes—with all proceeds directly benefi ting the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, a charity that has become very important to all of us at HudsonMOD.

With fashion on our minds, HudsonMOD also had the distinct pleasure of uniting with Bloomingdale’s, The Mall at Short Hills for a runway show featuring picks from the Bloomingdale’s fashion offi ce that highlighted the upcoming season’s top trends and the best ways to pair our favorite pieces.

As you’ll fi nd in the pages of this issue, we’ve been paying close attention to the fashions that graced the runway during the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and have even received advice from coveted designers and one very notable celebrity stylist. With all of this motivation to put our best foot forward—in this season’s hottest shoes, naturally—we hope you follow suit and stay in touch with HudsonMOD even after you’ve fi nished reading this issue. With upcoming events including the 50th anniversary celebrations for The Ferrari Club of America and a one-of-a-kind shopping soirée with DePasquale The Spa and Neiman Marcus on May 4, HudsonMOD continues to look for new ways to connect with our readers, friends and clients as we celebrate a Life Well Lived, Jersey style.

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SHANNON STEITZPresident/Publisher

@ShannonSteitz1

SeasonsBorn and raised in New Jersey, I’ve always relished the changing seasons we experience, and over the years I’ve noticed that each new season brings with it just enough transformation to keep this Aries on her toes. Every three months we’re handed the perfect occasion to refresh, reboot and reinvent. Similarly, HudsonMOD will never be spared this deep-rooted passion for constant change and improvement.

As we usher in spring, I can’t think of a more appropriate time for change. And few areas of our lives bring as much satisfaction as sprucing up our wardrobes with pieces from the collections of our favorite designers—BCBG’s stylists have become close acquaintances—

and revamping our homes with overhauls or simple additions to our beloved spaces.

With HudsonMOD’s Design Editor William Weathersby behind the wheel, we’ve captured two stunning interior design projects on either side of the Hudson River that provide inspiration through juxtaposition. Whether you’ve always been one to design with color, or prefer the more polished looks of a neutral palate, take a closer look into these two spectacular homes. You may be truly surprised where inspiration strikes you.

As the chill comes to an end, HudsonMOD had the wonderful opportunity to partner with Schultz Furriers as they wound down another

successful season of luxurious style at their Millburn location. As a toast to their VIP clientele and new, valued customers, we enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, wine and scotch tastings and offered guests a number of opportunities to win amazing raffl e prizes—with all proceeds directly benefi ting the New Jersey Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund, a charity that has become very important to all of us at HudsonMOD.

With fashion on our minds, HudsonMOD also had the distinct pleasure of uniting with Bloomingdale’s, The Mall at Short Hills for a runway show featuring picks from the Bloomingdale’s fashion offi ce that highlighted the upcoming season’s top trends and the best ways to pair our favorite pieces.

As you’ll fi nd in the pages of this issue, we’ve been paying close attention to the fashions that graced the runway during the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and have even received advice from coveted designers and one very notable celebrity stylist. With all of this motivation to put our best foot forward—in this season’s hottest shoes, naturally—we hope you follow suit and stay in touch with HudsonMOD even after you’ve fi nished reading this issue. With upcoming events including the 50th anniversary celebrations for The Ferrari Club of America and a one-of-a-kind shopping soirée with DePasquale The Spa and Neiman Marcus on May 4, HudsonMOD continues to look for new ways to connect with our readers, friends and clients as we celebrate a Life Well Lived, Jersey style.

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THE TEAM

WILLIAM WEATHERSBYDesign Editor

CLAIM TO FAME: Moved 13 times (six states) before he was 18 years old. He picked up home design tips and inspiration

from his mom along the way.LAURELS: Was on Architectural Record’s National Magazine Award-winning team covering the World Trade Center collapse.FAVORITE DESIGN MOMENT: Circling Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao at twilight.HE SAYS: “I’m a Pisces and am drawn to watery colors such as sea foam and turquoise.”

GEORGE COSTELLOGraphic

Designer

CLAIM TO FAME: Considers himself to be skilled in many areas of the creative realm, not only graphic design and print. He can, of course, navigate an Apple computer, but also landscape an outdoor space with the best of them. He has the yard to prove it.LAURELS: Art d irector at Firmenich Incorporated in New York City.HIDDEN TALENT: Makes a killer homemade hot sauce.

JACQUELINE ROMANEditorial Assistant

CLAIM TO FAME: Youngest member of the HudsonMOD teamHIDDEN TALENT: Has an uncanny ability to create the most personalized and masterful mix-CDs ever. No, really.SHE SAYS: “I always make time to read because words have the power to take you somewhere. It’s the fastest way to go on vacation.”

BLAKE LITTLECelebrity Photographer

CLAIM TO FAME: Entertainment, advertising, fi ne art photographer with two decades of experience. Two published photo monographs available at www.blakelittle.comLAURELS: Photographed the promotional campaigns for Hollywood blockbusters Borat, Get Smart, Star Trek and more.HIDDEN TALENT: Landscape design and architecture—he’d like to be a landscape architect in his next life.HE SAYS: “Creativity rules my life. My work is never ‘work’—I actually love what I do.”

DANIEL MUSTOCelebrity Stylist

CLAIM TO FAME: Stylist, Fashion StarLAURELS: Featured on-camera on America’s Next Top Model and Kendra!HIDDEN TALENT: Answering the question, without actually answering the question when interviewed by reporters on the red carpet.HE SAYS: “I ensure that nobody in Hollywood is naked.”


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Richard Pérez-FeriaEditor in Chief

DESIGN DIRECTOR Kathleen Gates

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Simon Murray

ONLINE EDITOR Amanda Thorogood

EDITOR AT LARGE Richard Crawford

BEAUTY/GROOMING EDITOR Marco Medrano

DESIGN EDITOR William Weathersby

STYLE EDITOR Tara Solomon

COPY CHIEF Ellen Wager

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Jacqueline Roman

CONTRIBUTING EDITORSStephanie D’Aloia, Erin Dostal

Claire Easton, Joshua FineKenny Forder, Nadine Jolie

CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS/PHOTOGRAPHERSLeonora Conley, David Kaptein

Blake Little, Chris Morris, Daniella MurrayCharles Palmisano, Myrna Suárez

Shannon SteitzPublisher

SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGERChristopher Burns

ACCOUNT MANAGER Christine Wood

MARKETING MANAGER Amanda Thorogood

CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Lauren Mena

WEB DEVELOPER Larry Volmer

GRAPHIC DESIGNER, ADVERTISING SERVICES George Costello

MARKETING ASSOCIATE Amanda McElroy

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CLAIM TO FAME: Moved 13 times (six states) before he was 18 years old. He picked up home design tips and inspiration

from his mom along the way.LAURELS: Was on Architectural Record’s National Magazine Award-winning team covering the World Trade Center collapse.FAVORITE DESIGN MOMENT: Circling Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao at twilight.HE SAYS: “I’m a Pisces and am drawn to watery colors such as sea foam and turquoise.”

GEORGE COSTELLOGraphic

Designer

CLAIM TO FAME: Considers himself to be skilled in many areas of the creative realm, not only graphic design and print. He can, of course, navigate an Apple computer, but also landscape an outdoor space with the best of them. He has the yard to prove it.LAURELS: Art d irector at Firmenich Incorporated in New York City.HIDDEN TALENT: Makes a killer homemade hot sauce.

JACQUELINE ROMANEditorial Assistant

CLAIM TO FAME: Youngest member of the HudsonMOD teamHIDDEN TALENT: Has an uncanny ability to create the most personalized and masterful mix-CDs ever. No, really.SHE SAYS: “I always make time to read because words have the power to take you somewhere. It’s the fastest way to go on vacation.”

BLAKE LITTLECelebrity Photographer

CLAIM TO FAME: Entertainment, advertising, fi ne art photographer with two decades of experience. Two published photo monographs available at www.blakelittle.comLAURELS: Photographed the promotional campaigns for Hollywood blockbusters Borat, Get Smart, Star Trek and more.HIDDEN TALENT: Landscape design and architecture—he’d like to be a landscape architect in his next life.HE SAYS: “Creativity rules my life. My work is never ‘work’—I actually love what I do.”

DANIEL MUSTOCelebrity Stylist

CLAIM TO FAME: Stylist, Fashion StarLAURELS: Featured on-camera on America’s Next Top Model and Kendra!HIDDEN TALENT: Answering the question, without actually answering the question when interviewed by reporters on the red carpet.HE SAYS: “I ensure that nobody in Hollywood is naked.”


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DESIGN DIRECTOR Kathleen Gates

ASSOCIATE EDITOR Simon Murray

ONLINE EDITOR Amanda Thorogood

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STYLE EDITOR Tara Solomon

COPY CHIEF Ellen Wager

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CONTRIBUTING EDITORSStephanie D’Aloia, Erin Dostal

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CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Lauren Mena

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sanctuary The fortified home has block shutters 11-and-a-half feet wide by 9 feet high and a movable steel truss wall that closes on demand.

Flanked by farmland with timeless, weather-beaten barns, “Safe House,” designed by polish architect robert Konieczny, is in the pastoral countryside just outside of Warsaw and weds design with practicality, security with fluidity and unprecedented bunker-like attributes with a luxe country home. Simply put, there isn’t a home like this anywhere else on Earth. powered by an electric engine, the building works as—and is, in fact—a fine-tuned

machine. Block shutters 11-and-a-half feet wide by 9 feet high, as well as a movable steel truss wall, may be closed, turning the property into a rough looking cuboid that leaves the house, and the homeowner, heavily fortified at night, or in a moment’s notice.

But by simply flipping a switch, the entire bulwark—including the shutters, gates and draw bridge connecting the terrace—swings open, exposing an alluring modern home within, covered with translucent windows to soak up the sun. And during the unforgiving frigid polish winter when there is only two hours of sunlight, having walled apertures makes the home incredibly energy efficient as well.

Konieczny, who holds advanced degrees from Silesian University of Technology and the New Jersey institute of Technology, collaborated with various structural engineers, architects and interior designers to turn what he calls his “highly intelligent passive building” into a reality. Bridging the enormous gap between design and functionality, Safe House could very well be an expression of how luxury homes will change in the immediate future. Becoming smarter, stronger, and sexier, a less independent house and more a product of the environment to which it belongs. But, for now, Safe House stands very much alone.

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The WOWyou know you want it

sanctuary The fortified home has block shutters 11-and-a-half feet wide by 9 feet high and a movable steel truss wall that closes on demand.

Flanked by farmland with timeless, weather-beaten barns, “Safe House,” designed by polish architect robert Konieczny, is in the pastoral countryside just outside of Warsaw and weds design with practicality, security with fluidity and unprecedented bunker-like attributes with a luxe country home. Simply put, there isn’t a home like this anywhere else on Earth. powered by an electric engine, the building works as—and is, in fact—a fine-tuned

machine. Block shutters 11-and-a-half feet wide by 9 feet high, as well as a movable steel truss wall, may be closed, turning the property into a rough looking cuboid that leaves the house, and the homeowner, heavily fortified at night, or in a moment’s notice.

But by simply flipping a switch, the entire bulwark—including the shutters, gates and draw bridge connecting the terrace—swings open, exposing an alluring modern home within, covered with translucent windows to soak up the sun. And during the unforgiving frigid polish winter when there is only two hours of sunlight, having walled apertures makes the home incredibly energy efficient as well.

Konieczny, who holds advanced degrees from Silesian University of Technology and the New Jersey institute of Technology, collaborated with various structural engineers, architects and interior designers to turn what he calls his “highly intelligent passive building” into a reality. Bridging the enormous gap between design and functionality, Safe House could very well be an expression of how luxury homes will change in the immediate future. Becoming smarter, stronger, and sexier, a less independent house and more a product of the environment to which it belongs. But, for now, Safe House stands very much alone.

— S I M O N M U R R AY

SAFe hOUSe: FORT KNOX TOUGh

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The Dress

FaireSt OF tHem all Halle Berry does Bond proud in a Versace stunner at the post-Oscars Vanity Fair event.

127 miles

The amount of coastline in New Jersey

225 The number of varieties of

wine produced in New Jersey

70,330 The number of New Jersey homes valued at more than $1 million

660,365 The number of New Jersey homes built before 1940

30,000 Square Feet Size of Alpine’s “Stone Mansion” (formerly Frick)

334 The number of registered interior design firms in New Jersey

1920-70 Time span that all clothing is considered “vintage”

671,028 The number of tweets during Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week—twice last year’s amount

90+The number of designers who made their

debut at the 2013 New York Fashion Week

12 Inches The height of romanian designer Mihai Albu’s gravity-defying high-heel shoes.

HEAVEN OR HALLE?

Jaws dropped in her path as Halle Berry sauntered down the red carpet and towards the Dolby Theatre during the recent Academy Awards. looking as chic as we’ve come to expect she will, Berry was radiant in a strong-shouldered silver and

black striped Versace gown that we instantly dubbed “The Dress.”On-trend with metallics all over the runway and paired with a

plunging neckline and cutouts, it was apparent that every detail of the dress was designed with her shape in mind—and it was. The Oscar winner’s dress had been specifically created for her by Donatella Versace to make Berry look like a classic Bond girl, and this undeniably gorgeous dress with a mysterious edge is the result. Though some may attribute Berry’s most memorable Bond moment to when she emerged from the ocean in a curve-hugging orange bikini in Die Another Day, we think this gown is a fitting homage to the glamour of the women who’ve graced the screen alongside 007.

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The Dress

FaireSt OF tHem all Halle Berry does Bond proud in a Versace stunner at the post-Oscars Vanity Fair event.

127 miles

The amount of coastline in New Jersey

225 The number of varieties of

wine produced in New Jersey

70,330 The number of New Jersey homes valued at more than $1 million

660,365 The number of New Jersey homes built before 1940

30,000 Square Feet Size of Alpine’s “Stone Mansion” (formerly Frick)

334 The number of registered interior design firms in New Jersey

1920-70 Time span that all clothing is considered “vintage”

671,028 The number of tweets during Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week—twice last year’s amount

90+The number of designers who made their

debut at the 2013 New York Fashion Week

12 Inches The height of romanian designer Mihai Albu’s gravity-defying high-heel shoes.

HEAVEN OR HALLE?

Jaws dropped in her path as Halle Berry sauntered down the red carpet and towards the Dolby Theatre during the recent Academy Awards. looking as chic as we’ve come to expect she will, Berry was radiant in a strong-shouldered silver and

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the OBSERVER of your thoughts. #SuperSoulSunday

ERIC LEGRANDRetired Athlete@EricLeGrand52 Great workout today and helped to inspire another kid to keep on fi ghting and always believe

DINA MANZOCelebrity Party Planner@dinamanzoWhat a beautiful day in New Jersey! Funny how we get so excited for anything over 45...hope everyone is enjoying it!

IMANSupermodel@The_Real_IMAN“A woman is like a teabag, you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water” #imandaily

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THE FEED@HudsonMOD

“The face you have at age 25 is the face God gave you, but the face you have after 50 is the face you earned.”

–CINDY CRAWFORD

Illustration by CHRIS MORRIS exclusively for HudsonMOD

HOWARD STERNRadio DJ@HowardSternThe biggest lesson is to realize you are not your thoughts. YOU are

the OBSERVER of your thoughts. #SuperSoulSunday

ERIC LEGRANDRetired Athlete@EricLeGrand52 Great workout today and helped to inspire another kid to keep on fi ghting and always believe

DINA MANZOCelebrity Party Planner@dinamanzoWhat a beautiful day in New Jersey! Funny how we get so excited for anything over 45...hope everyone is enjoying it!

IMANSupermodel@The_Real_IMAN“A woman is like a teabag, you never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water” #imandaily

DAVID COPPERFIELDMagician@D_Copperfi eld For me, all of it started as one big dream by one little kid in Jersey.

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it.

JERRY SEINFELDComedian@JerrySeinfeldSo excited! I just fi gured out where they got the iPhone turn-off sound. Take three nice poker chips in your hand and drop them 1 inch. #yes

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Led by HudsonMOD’s expert Beauty/Grooming Editor Marco Medrano—who has a beauty arsenal of his own that reads like a who’s who roll call of A-list beauty brands—we’ll guide you through the process of

defi ning the ingredients that provide the best results and locating exactly which luxe products are available to prep your skin for the day or reverse the inevitable and persistent signs of aging.

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gorgeous we’re fo cused on achieving the radiant glow of our youth with the

PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARDWe stand fi rmly behind the mantra that beauty begins from within, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a glowing, clear complexion, mile-long lashes and luxurious hair. Admit it, the endless rows of beauty creams, serums and injectables that line the counters at your favorite beauty boutique, salon or doctor’s offi ce have sparked your curiosity and perhaps intimidated you a tad, too. At hudsonmod.com, however, we vow to help you sort through the imitators and less-than-stellar products to unearth the perfect pairings to fi ll your Fendi cosmetic clutch. If there’s a beauty dilemma you’re facing, we have the answer.

It may sound a bit too presumptuous, but with friends on your side such as Kate Somerville, La Prairie, Tom Ford and Perricone MD, it’s a guarantee that you’ll be looking and feeling

help of CARITA’s Perfect Serum Trio Of Gold. Utilizing the exclusive CINETIC technology, which reactivates skin energy, fl ows and cell dialogue, the formulas restore all around vitality and lift while smoothing tone imperfections and wrinkles.

The other can’t-live-without product on our minds is the Anti-Wrinkle Brightening Toner from HydroPeptide that works like an expensive treatment in your own home. It brightens discoloration while attacking lines and pores.

I’ll be honest; you may need an extra hand or two to pick up all of the gorgeous names we’ll be dropping over the next few months at hudsonmod.com, but it’ll be totally worth it. Your skin will thank you.

—AMANDA THOROGOOD

THE .COM

BEAUTY BOSS HudsonMOD’s expert Beauty/Grooming Editor Marco Medrano has a beauty arsenal that reads like a who’s who roll call of A-list luxury beauty brands.

THE SCORE

Tyra BanksSupermodel, TV HostFACEBOOK LIKES:

3,016,266

Barbara WaltersTV Host, News ReporterFACEBOOK LIKES:

1,161,462

Jennifer AnnistonActressFACEBOOK LIKES:

979,145

Derek JeterMLB PlayerFACEBOOK LIKES:

1,899,148

Diana RossSingerFACEBOOK LIKES:

288,057

Daniel RadcliffeActorFACEBOOK LIKES:

130,177

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gorgeous every single day. Or at least on the days you visit our site.

Led by HudsonMOD’s expert Beauty/Grooming Editor Marco Medrano—who has a beauty arsenal of his own that reads like a who’s who roll call of A-list beauty brands—we’ll guide you through the process of

defi ning the ingredients that provide the best results and locating exactly which luxe products are available to prep your skin for the day or reverse the inevitable and persistent signs of aging.

Currently at hudsonmod.com/

gorgeous we’re fo cused on achieving the radiant glow of our youth with the

PUT YOUR BEST FACE FORWARDWe stand fi rmly behind the mantra that beauty begins from within, but it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a glowing, clear complexion, mile-long lashes and luxurious hair. Admit it, the endless rows of beauty creams, serums and injectables that line the counters at your favorite beauty boutique, salon or doctor’s offi ce have sparked your curiosity and perhaps intimidated you a tad, too. At hudsonmod.com, however, we vow to help you sort through the imitators and less-than-stellar products to unearth the perfect pairings to fi ll your Fendi cosmetic clutch. If there’s a beauty dilemma you’re facing, we have the answer.

It may sound a bit too presumptuous, but with friends on your side such as Kate Somerville, La Prairie, Tom Ford and Perricone MD, it’s a guarantee that you’ll be looking and feeling

help of CARITA’s Perfect Serum Trio Of Gold. Utilizing the exclusive CINETIC technology, which reactivates skin energy, fl ows and cell dialogue, the formulas restore all around vitality and lift while smoothing tone imperfections and wrinkles.

The other can’t-live-without product on our minds is the Anti-Wrinkle Brightening Toner from HydroPeptide that works like an expensive treatment in your own home. It brightens discoloration while attacking lines and pores.

I’ll be honest; you may need an extra hand or two to pick up all of the gorgeous names we’ll be dropping over the next few months at hudsonmod.com, but it’ll be totally worth it. Your skin will thank you.

—AMANDA THOROGOOD

THE .COM

BEAUTY BOSS HudsonMOD’s expert Beauty/Grooming Editor Marco Medrano has a beauty arsenal that reads like a who’s who roll call of A-list luxury beauty brands.

THE SCORE

Tyra BanksSupermodel, TV HostFACEBOOK LIKES:

3,016,266

Barbara WaltersTV Host, News ReporterFACEBOOK LIKES:

1,161,462

Jennifer AnnistonActressFACEBOOK LIKES:

979,145

Derek JeterMLB PlayerFACEBOOK LIKES:

1,899,148

Diana RossSingerFACEBOOK LIKES:

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Daniel RadcliffeActorFACEBOOK LIKES:

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HOlly GOliGHtly, AGAinThe curtain went up on March 4 for Richard Greenberg’s adaptation of Truman Capote’s classic tale of iconic party girl and fashion maven Holly Golightly and it has made its way to the Broadway stage at the Cort Theatre. Yes, ladies, it’s time to don your best LBD and vintage pearls for Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Don’t PAck yOur knives AnD GOFood wunderkind and Bravo’s Top Chef head judge Tom Colicchio

headlines the 17th Annual Toast to the Children event supporting the life-changing pediatric programs at Bellevue Hospital Center. The wine-and-food soiree is being held on April 23 at Colicchio’s Riverpark restaurant overlooking the East River and offers guests the unique opportunity to sample delectable dishes from some of Manhattan’s finest restaurants while sipping wines from around the world as they mingle with celebrity chefs and fellow food fanatics.

Jersey WineExplore the remarkable—yet often overlooked—wineries that New Jersey

has to offer with this interesting way to blend your passions for adventure and drinking quality wines. Tours start in April (reservations can be made at pourandpedal.com) and the 13 to 16-mile excursion will allow you to fit your daily workout in between tasty pours.

Get GlAM in nJHudsonMOD is thrilled to join forces with DePasquale The Spa and Neiman Marcus for their annual shopping experience. Held on May 4, guests are invited to the spa’s Morris Plains location for a luxe and indulgent event featuring beauty bars, shopping lounges, cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

Furniture FAir, nyc FlAirThe International Contemporary Furniture Fair—known as the ICFF—returns to Manhattan’s Javits Center May 18 to 21 for its 25th anniversary. Regarded as North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, the ICFF delivers the latest design

trends and an impressive slate of exhibits and features. Don’t miss it.

BeHinD tHe seAMsOne of Bergen County’s most exclusive shops for menswear and custom tailoring—Sal Lauretta for Men—will host its annual fashion show, Behind the Seams on May 20. Held at Bottagra restaurant in Hawthorne, the event benefits Eva’s

Village, a non-profit social service organization based in Paterson.

1,000 WOrDsForget Instagram or the countless other apps you may have on your phone to transform your photos into something more creative—this is photography at its finest. On exhibit now through August 2013 at the Atelier showroom in the New York Design Center on Lexington Avenue, Chris Randall’s “Suspended Search” reminds us of the unique beauty we overlook in the ordinary.

yOu sAy MOnet, i sAy MAnetThrough May 27, Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity will be on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition explores the emergence of new and vibrant fashions in 18th century Parisian society in relation to the sudden popularity of fashion magazines and department stores. Artists on display do not include Prada or Gucci, but instead famous works by Monet, Manet and Renoir.

SHOW ME THE MONET Monet’s timeless “Women In The Garden” is featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.

THe SCenesave the date

CHRIS ROCKS Photographer Chris Randall’s exhibit, “Suspended Search,” runs through August.

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HOlly GOliGHtly, AGAinThe curtain went up on March 4 for Richard Greenberg’s adaptation of Truman Capote’s classic tale of iconic party girl and fashion maven Holly Golightly and it has made its way to the Broadway stage at the Cort Theatre. Yes, ladies, it’s time to don your best LBD and vintage pearls for Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

Don’t PAck yOur knives AnD GOFood wunderkind and Bravo’s Top Chef head judge Tom Colicchio

headlines the 17th Annual Toast to the Children event supporting the life-changing pediatric programs at Bellevue Hospital Center. The wine-and-food soiree is being held on April 23 at Colicchio’s Riverpark restaurant overlooking the East River and offers guests the unique opportunity to sample delectable dishes from some of Manhattan’s finest restaurants while sipping wines from around the world as they mingle with celebrity chefs and fellow food fanatics.

Jersey WineExplore the remarkable—yet often overlooked—wineries that New Jersey

has to offer with this interesting way to blend your passions for adventure and drinking quality wines. Tours start in April (reservations can be made at pourandpedal.com) and the 13 to 16-mile excursion will allow you to fit your daily workout in between tasty pours.

Get GlAM in nJHudsonMOD is thrilled to join forces with DePasquale The Spa and Neiman Marcus for their annual shopping experience. Held on May 4, guests are invited to the spa’s Morris Plains location for a luxe and indulgent event featuring beauty bars, shopping lounges, cocktails and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

Furniture FAir, nyc FlAirThe International Contemporary Furniture Fair—known as the ICFF—returns to Manhattan’s Javits Center May 18 to 21 for its 25th anniversary. Regarded as North America’s premier showcase for contemporary design, the ICFF delivers the latest design

trends and an impressive slate of exhibits and features. Don’t miss it.

BeHinD tHe seAMsOne of Bergen County’s most exclusive shops for menswear and custom tailoring—Sal Lauretta for Men—will host its annual fashion show, Behind the Seams on May 20. Held at Bottagra restaurant in Hawthorne, the event benefits Eva’s

Village, a non-profit social service organization based in Paterson.

1,000 WOrDsForget Instagram or the countless other apps you may have on your phone to transform your photos into something more creative—this is photography at its finest. On exhibit now through August 2013 at the Atelier showroom in the New York Design Center on Lexington Avenue, Chris Randall’s “Suspended Search” reminds us of the unique beauty we overlook in the ordinary.

yOu sAy MOnet, i sAy MAnetThrough May 27, Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity will be on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The exhibition explores the emergence of new and vibrant fashions in 18th century Parisian society in relation to the sudden popularity of fashion magazines and department stores. Artists on display do not include Prada or Gucci, but instead famous works by Monet, Manet and Renoir.

SHOW ME THE MONET Monet’s timeless “Women In The Garden” is featured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.

THe SCenesave the date

CHRIS ROCKS Photographer Chris Randall’s exhibit, “Suspended Search,” runs through August.

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PoolSan Alfonso del Mar, Chile16 days in a four-bedroom apartment,$2,181,000The staggered, pyramid apartment buildings that rise above the

resort environment of San Alfonso del Mar overlook a Guinness

World Record holder: The lagoon is the biggest man-made pool on

Earth. Located on the ivory coastline of Algarrobe, Chile, the eight

hectares of crystalline water can support most non-motorized

water sports such as kayaking, windsurfi ng and sailing.

Guard DogHarrison K9 Security ServicesAiken, SC$200,000With training not unlike the SEAL Team

Six K9 who stormed the compound to take out Osama Bin Laden, Harrison K9 trains only purebred European German Shepherds in protection, tracking and obedience. Why pay for hired muscle when you can get teeth and a pedigreed addition for the family to boot?

FishArowana$80,000Going by many names—dragon fi sh, Asian bonytongue, ornamental fi sh, monkey fi sh—the wildly held belief is that these scaly, carnivorous freshwaters bring good luck to their owners. While species abound, the silver arowana, or “fi sh of paradise,” are the most expensive for their rare, milk-white complexion.

Lipstick CaseGuerlain’s KissKiss Gold and Diamonds$62,000If beauty is only skin deep, why let your lipstick case be anything less than extravagant? Designed in France, Guerlain’s black lacquered wooden case is adorned with 110 grams of solid 18-karat yellow gold and paved with 199 diamonds of 2.2 carats, making it the most expensive lipstick case in the world.

arowana, or “fi sh of paradise,” are the most expensive for

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THE 10let’s count the ways

PoolSan Alfonso del Mar, Chile16 days in a four-bedroom apartment,$2,181,000The staggered, pyramid apartment buildings that rise above the

resort environment of San Alfonso del Mar overlook a Guinness

World Record holder: The lagoon is the biggest man-made pool on

Earth. Located on the ivory coastline of Algarrobe, Chile, the eight

hectares of crystalline water can support most non-motorized

water sports such as kayaking, windsurfi ng and sailing.

Guard DogHarrison K9 Security ServicesAiken, SC$200,000With training not unlike the SEAL Team

Six K9 who stormed the compound to take out Osama Bin Laden, Harrison K9 trains only purebred European German Shepherds in protection, tracking and obedience. Why pay for hired muscle when you can get teeth and a pedigreed addition for the family to boot?

FishArowana$80,000Going by many names—dragon fi sh, Asian bonytongue, ornamental fi sh, monkey fi sh—the wildly held belief is that these scaly, carnivorous freshwaters bring good luck to their owners. While species abound, the silver arowana, or “fi sh of paradise,” are the most expensive for their rare, milk-white complexion.

Lipstick CaseGuerlain’s KissKiss Gold and Diamonds$62,000If beauty is only skin deep, why let your lipstick case be anything less than extravagant? Designed in France, Guerlain’s black lacquered wooden case is adorned with 110 grams of solid 18-karat yellow gold and paved with 199 diamonds of 2.2 carats, making it the most expensive lipstick case in the world.

arowana, or “fi sh of paradise,” are the most expensive for

complexion.


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TransportSegway x2 Personal

Transporter (PT)

$6,820

Made in America—and not only

for the nerd set—the x2 PT is

capable of scaling the unbeaten

trail for those interested in off-

road exploration. The x2 responds

to every move of the driver

while easily traversing rugged

terrain, and can

travel up to 12 miles

on a single charge,

making it zippy and

environmentally

super friendly.

TieDiamond Studded Silk Necktie by Satya Paul$21,000,000Indian designer Satya Paul crafted this pure silk tie for the Suashish Diamond group, and in the process designed a schockingly expensive wearable accessory item. It was featured on Bollywood actor Salman Khan at the fashion show titled “Cultural Ties,” where the actor modeled the 77-carat necktie covered in 150 grams of white gold and studded with 261 diamonds.

CufflinksMasterpiece Yellow Diamond Cufflinks

Jacob & Co.

New York City

$4,200,000If the rumors are true, these diamond cufflinks are valued at more than $4 million. For that rock star husband, this over-the-top men’s jewelry set features two GIA Certified Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds mounted in 18K yellow and white gold, with a princess cut invisible set diamonds on the back.

SchoolInstitut Le RoseyRolle, Switzerland$113,000This highly selective Swiss boarding school is reportedly the most expensive private school in the world. Founded in 1880, the school is in Rolle, near Lake Leman, but during the winter months the entire campus and faculty move to Gstaad, conveniently nestled in the incomparable Alps. Included among the prestigious alumni are scores of royals from around the planet.

SunglassesChopard’s Jewel Sunglasses

$400,000Sorry guys, Swiss luxury house Chopard recently unveiled the most expensive designer sunglasses the planet has ever seen—and they’re exclusively for women. Produced by De Rigo Vision, the sleek shades have 60 grams of 775 fineness gold used for subtleties such as the temples, hinges and screws, while the 51 full-cut river diamonds that equal four carats are arranged over the arches and inlay the sides.

CannoliThe Golden CannoliJasper’s RistoranteKansas City$26,453Try imagining what you think the “World’s Most Expensive Cannoli” should include and you may very well miss the mark when it comes to Master Italian Chef Jasper Mirabile Jr.’s decadent Italian pastry. Get this: This cannoli’s shell is decked in edible gold and comes with a 20th century Italian diamond necklace and a bottle of Louis Roederer 1999 Cristal Champagne. Dolce e servito.


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THE LIFEyou took your time over the years to consider changes to the house. Was there a master plan?my husband and i always iike the more organic way we have adapted our house as our family has grown and changed over the years. Each renovation is an adventure.

your character in Grey Gardens, little Edie Bouvier Beale, is obsessed with her mementos that seem to spark her inner creative life. Do you believe

in talismans?i’m a spiritual person—i believe in the history and authenticity of objects. We display religious icons and paintings though their meanings may be more about reminding me of a place i’ve been. When you walk through our house, i’d like you to feel like you’re going around the world.

like your song from Grey Gardens, “around the World.” is there a point when adding to one’s collections becomes too much?Well, there’s a famous saying, the first 50 years you spend collecting, and the second 50 years are about letting go. right now, i seem to be

focused on color. We’re lightening some of the rooms in our house a bit, introducing some warm, pink tones.

Where’s your favorite retreat?i love to sit in the tree house my husband built in a red maple tree in our backyard. it’s my sanctuary. it started out as a space for the kids, but it’s definitely an adult retreat now.

Define luxury.luxury is lounging in my pajamas in my own house. There’s nothing wrong with a lady investing in a great pair of pajamas. Nothing.

Do you have favorite design finds?i’m in love with my restored 1949 O’Keefe & merritt stove, found at an antique store in South Central la. mind you, it took us ten years to renovate our kitchen to accommodate it, but it has so much character. and i have some fantastic dining room chairs i got from the Broadway set of Blithe Spirit. When the production was winding down, i inquired, “What’s happening with these?” Good for the taking!

livin’ large

So rather than an actress who covets her wardrobe from each role, you clearly prefer being the actress who wants the furnishings?it’s not so much about sentimentality or thrift, but it’s a form of recycling. i like to give these treasures new life. i have another wonderful chair from Dinner at Eight, and we hauled away a truckload of things when my friend rosie O’Donnell was moving from her home in Nyack (New york).

Christine ebersOle: FrOM hOllywOOD tO MaplewOODBy William WeatHerSBy

Christine Ebersole believes in kismet and intuition. When she found herself in the late 1990s living in a newly renovated house in los angeles, after she and husband William moloney had just adopted three children, she realized there might be more to her life and career than chasing film and

TV roles for a woman of a certain age. Sensing the timing was right to return to the New york stage, she moved the family East. Soon Ebersole was winning critical raves, and two Tony awards, for her memorable Broadway roles in 42nd Street and Grey Gardens. Now the busy mother of three teenagers’ calendar filled up with cabaret and concert dates and trips back to the left Coast to film the TBS series Sullivan and Sons.

Ebersole and moloney, an abstract artist, wanted to raise their children and menagerie of pets outside manhattan and focused on New Jersey, settling upon maplewood. “i moved from Hollywood to maplewood,” she says. “What a difference a leaf makes.” in one day they found their “ongoing design project,” a 1928 side-hall Colonial that needed some love and attention. Over the past 15 years the couple have steadily transformed their home with periodic tweaks and improvements: restoring the clapboard siding, combining three rooms for an expanded kitchen, converting the garage into an artist’s studio, adding doors to access a porch out back and more. always more.

Ebersole is also an inveterate swap-meet denizen and thrift shop diva. We asked the actress how she continues to feather her New Jersey nest.

FUN HOUSE “We have adapted our house as our family has changed over the years. Each renovation is an adventure,” says Christine Ebersole in her beloved Maplewood home.

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THE LIFEyou took your time over the years to consider changes to the house. Was there a master plan?my husband and i always iike the more organic way we have adapted our house as our family has grown and changed over the years. Each renovation is an adventure.

your character in Grey Gardens, little Edie Bouvier Beale, is obsessed with her mementos that seem to spark her inner creative life. Do you believe

in talismans?i’m a spiritual person—i believe in the history and authenticity of objects. We display religious icons and paintings though their meanings may be more about reminding me of a place i’ve been. When you walk through our house, i’d like you to feel like you’re going around the world.

like your song from Grey Gardens, “around the World.” is there a point when adding to one’s collections becomes too much?Well, there’s a famous saying, the first 50 years you spend collecting, and the second 50 years are about letting go. right now, i seem to be

focused on color. We’re lightening some of the rooms in our house a bit, introducing some warm, pink tones.

Where’s your favorite retreat?i love to sit in the tree house my husband built in a red maple tree in our backyard. it’s my sanctuary. it started out as a space for the kids, but it’s definitely an adult retreat now.

Define luxury.luxury is lounging in my pajamas in my own house. There’s nothing wrong with a lady investing in a great pair of pajamas. Nothing.

Do you have favorite design finds?i’m in love with my restored 1949 O’Keefe & merritt stove, found at an antique store in South Central la. mind you, it took us ten years to renovate our kitchen to accommodate it, but it has so much character. and i have some fantastic dining room chairs i got from the Broadway set of Blithe Spirit. When the production was winding down, i inquired, “What’s happening with these?” Good for the taking!

livin’ large

So rather than an actress who covets her wardrobe from each role, you clearly prefer being the actress who wants the furnishings?it’s not so much about sentimentality or thrift, but it’s a form of recycling. i like to give these treasures new life. i have another wonderful chair from Dinner at Eight, and we hauled away a truckload of things when my friend rosie O’Donnell was moving from her home in Nyack (New york).

Christine ebersOle: FrOM hOllywOOD tO MaplewOODBy William WeatHerSBy

Christine Ebersole believes in kismet and intuition. When she found herself in the late 1990s living in a newly renovated house in los angeles, after she and husband William moloney had just adopted three children, she realized there might be more to her life and career than chasing film and

TV roles for a woman of a certain age. Sensing the timing was right to return to the New york stage, she moved the family East. Soon Ebersole was winning critical raves, and two Tony awards, for her memorable Broadway roles in 42nd Street and Grey Gardens. Now the busy mother of three teenagers’ calendar filled up with cabaret and concert dates and trips back to the left Coast to film the TBS series Sullivan and Sons.

Ebersole and moloney, an abstract artist, wanted to raise their children and menagerie of pets outside manhattan and focused on New Jersey, settling upon maplewood. “i moved from Hollywood to maplewood,” she says. “What a difference a leaf makes.” in one day they found their “ongoing design project,” a 1928 side-hall Colonial that needed some love and attention. Over the past 15 years the couple have steadily transformed their home with periodic tweaks and improvements: restoring the clapboard siding, combining three rooms for an expanded kitchen, converting the garage into an artist’s studio, adding doors to access a porch out back and more. always more.

Ebersole is also an inveterate swap-meet denizen and thrift shop diva. We asked the actress how she continues to feather her New Jersey nest.

FUN HOUSE “We have adapted our house as our family has changed over the years. Each renovation is an adventure,” says Christine Ebersole in her beloved Maplewood home.

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T h e b e a u t i f u l p e r f e c t i o n i s t— a n d

q u e e n o f D a n c i n g W i t h T h e S ta r s —

s p e a k s o p e n ly a b o u t i t a l l :

T h e p u b l i c h e a r t b r e a k , t h e pa i n f u l f a l l ,

t h e h o p e f u l f u t u r e

s

KARINA SMIRNOFF

wants to DANCE

with SOMEBODY

(with somebody who loves her)B Y R I C H A R D P É R E Z - F E R I A

s

P h o t o g r a p h y b y B L A K E L I T T L E e x c l u s i v e l y f o r H u d s o n M O D

S t y l i n g b y D A N I E L M U S T O ( E d i t o r ) ; C H E L S E A V O N M A C H ( S t y l i s t )

exclusive

It’s a curious thing this JFK

to LAX commute. As an

editor in chief of celebrity

magazines for a couple

of decades now—oh, how

time has literally fl own—

the New York City to Los

Angeles round trip has been a staple

of my work life as dependable as

my constant dealings with snarky

publicists, stubborn photographers

and egomaniacal stars. But there’s

something about those six hours

aboard a steel fl ying machine that

often trump the reason for my trip,

and I fi nd myself looking forward to

the fl ight more than arriving at that

sun-drenched playground.

Being fortunate to enjoy fi rst-class

travel over the years, I’ve met some

of the world’s biggest names in that

most private of sanctuaries, the far

forward cabin of an airplane. And

more often than not, the celebrities

aboard have also done that particular

fl ight as frequently as you, thus a

natural kinship forms. The unspoken

rule applies: What is said at 30,000

feet stays at 30,000 feet. The colorful

tales I’ve been told in my quarter

century of doing this seriously

boggles the mind. Seriously.

On this particular occasion, I’m

heading to the City of Angels to

meet the enigmatic and beautiful

Karina Smirnoff, undeniably one

of the big reasons millions tune in

week in, week out to ABC’s monster

smash competition show, Dancing

With The Stars. As one of the regular

professionals paired with “stars,”

Smirnoff’s own fame usually exceeds

the so-called celebrity she’s tasked

to teach treacherous dance routines.

And the results are nothing short

of telegenic ratings magic. More

on Smirnoff’s guiles in a bit, but fi rst,

I have a plane to catch.

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T h e b e a u t i f u l p e r f e c t i o n i s t— a n d

q u e e n o f D a n c i n g W i t h T h e S ta r s —

s p e a k s o p e n ly a b o u t i t a l l :

T h e p u b l i c h e a r t b r e a k , t h e pa i n f u l f a l l ,

t h e h o p e f u l f u t u r e

s

KARINA SMIRNOFF

wants to DANCE

with SOMEBODY

(with somebody who loves her)B Y R I C H A R D P É R E Z - F E R I A

s

P h o t o g r a p h y b y B L A K E L I T T L E e x c l u s i v e l y f o r H u d s o n M O D

S t y l i n g b y D A N I E L M U S T O ( E d i t o r ) ; C H E L S E A V O N M A C H ( S t y l i s t )

exclusive

It’s a curious thing this JFK

to LAX commute. As an

editor in chief of celebrity

magazines for a couple

of decades now—oh, how

time has literally fl own—

the New York City to Los

Angeles round trip has been a staple

of my work life as dependable as

my constant dealings with snarky

publicists, stubborn photographers

and egomaniacal stars. But there’s

something about those six hours

aboard a steel fl ying machine that

often trump the reason for my trip,

and I fi nd myself looking forward to

the fl ight more than arriving at that

sun-drenched playground.

Being fortunate to enjoy fi rst-class

travel over the years, I’ve met some

of the world’s biggest names in that

most private of sanctuaries, the far

forward cabin of an airplane. And

more often than not, the celebrities

aboard have also done that particular

fl ight as frequently as you, thus a

natural kinship forms. The unspoken

rule applies: What is said at 30,000

feet stays at 30,000 feet. The colorful

tales I’ve been told in my quarter

century of doing this seriously

boggles the mind. Seriously.

On this particular occasion, I’m

heading to the City of Angels to

meet the enigmatic and beautiful

Karina Smirnoff, undeniably one

of the big reasons millions tune in

week in, week out to ABC’s monster

smash competition show, Dancing

With The Stars. As one of the regular

professionals paired with “stars,”

Smirnoff’s own fame usually exceeds

the so-called celebrity she’s tasked

to teach treacherous dance routines.

And the results are nothing short

of telegenic ratings magic. More

on Smirnoff’s guiles in a bit, but fi rst,

I have a plane to catch.


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GOLDEN CHILD “As a single child, there were a lot of expectations thrust upon me. I always had to be the best at everything I tried.”

DRESS: Chagoury Couture, Beverly Hills, CA


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“I still believe in love; I still believe in the fairy tale

in spite of everything.”

DreSS: love, Kleinfeld, New york CitySHOeS: Benjamin Adams



“I still believe in love; I still believe in the fairy tale

in spite of everything.”

DreSS: love, Kleinfeld, New york CitySHOeS: Benjamin Adams



Preparing to board

the packed midday

flight—if your flight

leaves NyC at noon

and lA at 8 a.m.,

you tend to get rewarded

with the most celebrities in

attendance—i spot a superstar

television producer i know.

He’s completely lost in his

conversation on his iphone 5

as the flight attendant pours

his first of many (i know him

well) vodka sodas. As i walk

by unnoticed, i overhear him

threaten-whisper into his

phone: “You tell that famous

bitch, if she wants me to go

all Harvey Weinstein on her

ass, she has no idea who she’s

dealing with!” This is precisely

why i mock and love Hollywood

in equal measure, for that

cartoonish, ridiculous declaration from

the producer is said without a hint of

irony or self-awareness. That is how

lA folks in the entertainment business

regularly speak to and about each

other. i find it hilarious and a certain

sign—along with the inexplicable and

enduring career of Gary Busey—of

the looming apocalypse.

Some of the most remarkable

celebrity encounters i’ve had on

airplanes were with people i literally

never thought about until they sat

next to me. Who knew David Beckham

was so funny? Or Drew Barrymore

was so in love with love? Or Sigourney

Weaver was so tall (more legroom,

please!)? Or Joan rivers was so

thoughtful? Or Aaron Eckhart had the

ease, charm and looks of a young paul

Newman? Or Oscar-winning directors

Ang lee and mike Nicholls, on

separate occasions, were so genuinely

curious about me? Or Carnie Wilson

was so heartbreakingly candid? Or

mimi rogers was so chatty about

everything? Or Jake Gyllenhaal was

so, so dreamy? Or Simon Baker was

so damn nice? Or Cameron mathison

was so exposed; so honest you want

to hug him immediately after his latest

revelation? Or Tim mcGraw was so

comfortable in his religion-exposing

tight jeans? Or that Gayle King was the

best person ever? Or several Cosby

kids were still stigmatized by their

early success? Or mary-Kate Olsen

(or was it Ashley?) was swallowed

up in a blanket only to emerge to eat

bread? Or Stephen Dorff was spot-

on in his hilarious, chatty dissection

of Hollywood? Or Josh Groban

had a jaw-dropping, NC-17 sense of

humor? Or Kate Hudson’s infectious

laugh never leaves you? Or John

Krasinski telling you how funny you

are? Or missy Elliott’s serious motion

sickness? Or how Alec Baldwin’s

smarts knows no bounds? Or Javier

Bardem’s kindness transcends cross-

Atlantic exhaustion? Or how

Christopher Walken, after

several flights together, would

become my all-time favorite

celebrity plane companion and

conversationalist? Who knew?

To be clear, there’s a certain

dance—and three foolproof

rules—i follow when seated

next to a celebrity on a

long flight: let them initiate

engagement. Feign mild

disinterest in anything they’re

doing. make direct eye contact.

These seemingly simple rules

have always served me well.

By letting them start the

conversation, they’re in more

control of the situation and

therefore feel safer. Also, if they

detect that you’re not that into

them, their egos are somewhat

bruised—this is universally true

of anyone who relies on the public to

get paid (athletes very much included).

And, finally, by making eye contact

you’re reminding them that you’re a

real person outside the Hollywood

bubble of shifty-eyed sycophants

they’re barraged with on the daily. you

instantly become “a breath of fresh air”

and someone desirable with whom to

endure a cross-country trek. it helps if

you’re a little funny and hyperaware of

the celebrity you’re talking to (without

letting on too much). There you go,

my secret sauce of airplane celebrity

pas de deux revealed.

landing in the entertainment

capital of the world takes me back

to my familiar routine. Chatting with

the nicest Town Car driver on record—

and, of course, he was a regular years

ago on a mildly successful television

drama—i stare out the window toward

the hills above Sunset Boulevard

and prepare my favorite Hollywood

itinerary with my closest and dearest

Oh, NO “Apolo Anton Ohno is undeniably a great athlete and has impressive discipline. We had a good season, but it could’ve been better if we would’ve broken down an emotional wall.”

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From di� erent angles and in certain light, Karina Smirno� resembles Angelina Jolie one minute,

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WTF “I was raised so well and turning into a potty-mouthed sailor on national TV, well, it destroyed me.”

JACKET: Patrizia PepeSHORTS: Monika Chiang, New York CitySHOES: Charlotte Olympia, Neiman Marcus


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boys and girls: Casual Mexican lunch

at Poquito Más, drinks at Mondrian’s

Sky Bar, dinner at Soho House West

Hollywood. Done—my LA in a nutshell.

Now, one Karina Smirnoff awaits.

As a semi-regular viewer of Dancing

With The Stars, I’ve always been

drawn to Smirnoff, but not so much

for her more obvious traits, but for her

all-too-apparent desire for perfection.

I’ve always been fascinated by

perfectionists, and Smirnoff had all

the makings of the little girl in class

who always had the answers and

always got the “A.” But that little

girl didn’t always grow up to be the

happiest and that, too, interested

me. Beneath those impossibly glitzy,

revealing outfi ts, was Karina Smirnoff

actually happy? And, frankly, why did

I care so much? Oh, but I did.

All of this subtext was suddenly

thrust to the fore a few months ago

when Smirnoff, paired with 2007

DWTS champion and multiple Olympic

gold medalist, Apolo Anton Ohno, for

the All-Stars edition, unexpectedly—

shockingly—fell hard during a diffi cult

hip-hop routine, and she broke

down in front of America on live

television. There stood the gorgeous

perfectionist, the over-achieving world

champion in a heap of emotion simply

because she, for once, had a crushing

human experience. Smirnoff was never

as interesting or compelling as she

was at that moment: Vulnerable, raw,

embarrassed. I couldn’t wait to see how

Smirnoff would handle her subsequent

dance with Ohno. Predictably, they

were never better—sharp, joyful,

connected—and I still believe that

televised public take-down may have

been the best thing to ever happen to

Smirnoff’s image. It made her just a

little more like the rest of us.

Karina Smirnova was born January

2, 1978, in Kharliv, Ukraine, then part

WISH LIST “Having someone special in my life is all I require. And kids.”

DRESS: Anaikka


40 APRIL/MAY 2013HUDSONMOD 40 APRIL/MAY 2013HUDSONMOD

boys and girls: Casual Mexican lunch

at Poquito Más, drinks at Mondrian’s

Sky Bar, dinner at Soho House West

Hollywood. Done—my LA in a nutshell.

Now, one Karina Smirnoff awaits.

As a semi-regular viewer of Dancing

With The Stars, I’ve always been

drawn to Smirnoff, but not so much

for her more obvious traits, but for her

all-too-apparent desire for perfection.

I’ve always been fascinated by

perfectionists, and Smirnoff had all

the makings of the little girl in class

who always had the answers and

always got the “A.” But that little

girl didn’t always grow up to be the

happiest and that, too, interested

me. Beneath those impossibly glitzy,

revealing outfi ts, was Karina Smirnoff

actually happy? And, frankly, why did

I care so much? Oh, but I did.

All of this subtext was suddenly

thrust to the fore a few months ago

when Smirnoff, paired with 2007

DWTS champion and multiple Olympic

gold medalist, Apolo Anton Ohno, for

the All-Stars edition, unexpectedly—

shockingly—fell hard during a diffi cult

hip-hop routine, and she broke

down in front of America on live

television. There stood the gorgeous

perfectionist, the over-achieving world

champion in a heap of emotion simply

because she, for once, had a crushing

human experience. Smirnoff was never

as interesting or compelling as she

was at that moment: Vulnerable, raw,

embarrassed. I couldn’t wait to see how

Smirnoff would handle her subsequent

dance with Ohno. Predictably, they

were never better—sharp, joyful,

connected—and I still believe that

televised public take-down may have

been the best thing to ever happen to

Smirnoff’s image. It made her just a

little more like the rest of us.

Karina Smirnova was born January

2, 1978, in Kharliv, Ukraine, then part

WISH LIST “Having someone special in my life is all I require. And kids.”

DRESS: Anaikka



and became engaged on New year’s

Eve that year only to break up nine

months later prior to the wedding.

Just a month later, Smirnoff began

seeing professional baseball player

Brad penny and they, too, announced

their engagement a year later only

to call it quits in late 2011. For six

romance-filled, roller-coaster years,

Smirnoff became the inadvertent,

reluctant poster child for public

celebrity heartbreak. One is left

to wonder: is the famously strong

Smirnoff going to be OK after so much

personal disappointment? i came to

los Angeles to get some answers.

As is de rigueur these days, Karina

Smirnoff is a brand, an appealing one at

that. She’s the power behind workout

program DanceFiT-KS, has a natural

supplement vitamin line, Ketone’s and

has her own makeup line from Girlactik.

Smirnoff is also a seasoned “house

flipper” (savvy real estate investor)

and fulfilled one of her important

goals by finally winning Dancing With

The Stars and the coveted mirror

ball trophy during Season 13 paired

with soap opera star Jr martínez.

Smirnoff—as in all aspects of her life—

was no longer the bridesmaid, but the

bride. She buried her “Susan lucci

of professional dance” moniker once

and for all. Hallelujah!

Smirnoff is tiny, bubbly and a true

girl’s girl—real, sassy, blunt. When

Kryklyvyy—the couple dominated

ballroom dance competitions for four

years, winning an astounding five

US latin Ballroom Championships,

a World Trophy Championship, an

Asian Open Championship and

making a joint appearance in Shall We

Dance, a film starring Jennifer lópez

and richard Gere. Oh yes, there was

no denying that this charismatic,

driven ball of fire, this Karina Smirnoff,

was headed places—but where? To

Hollywood, of course.

Undoubtedly impressed with

Smirnoff’s stunning features and

impeccable dance credentials, the

producers of Dancing With The Stars

asked Smirnoff to join the third season

of the show and she was instantly

paired with suave television host

and actor (and agile mover) mario

lópez. They came in second place in

a disputed final—i don’t think there’s

any question in most people’s minds

that lópez and Smirnoff were by far

the best dancers in the competition.

Now, this is the part of the Karina

Smirnoff story that gets just a touch

sensitive: the famous men.

Smirnoff and lópez started dating

seriously during DWTS and broke up

two years later in 2008. A minute

later—or so it seemed—Smirnoff

began dating fellow Ukrainian dancer

(and the breakout male professional

on the show) maksim Chmerkovskiy

of the Soviet Union. By the time

Smirnoff started walking it was

evident she suffered from attention

deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

and her parents enrolled her in

myriad activities—figure skating,

gymnastics, ballet, piano, aerobics—

anything to exhaust their daughter

enough so she could sleep. prior

to her tenth birthday, Smirnoff

discovered her passion for ballroom

dancing and dropped everything else

to focus exclusively on this athletic,

demanding pursuit. Good move.

At 14, Smirnoff’s promising dancing

career was placed on hold when

her family immigrated to the US,

settling in New york City. As Smirnoff

focused on academics, dancing

wasn’t as big a priority while she

attended Christopher Columbus

High School and Bronx High School

of Science. After high school, the

overachieving Smirnoff enrolled at

Fordham University with a double

major in economics and information

systems programming with law

school very much in her sights. But

the lure of dance was too strong, and

Smirnoff resumed her training with

top professionals in NyC. After five

years of respectable international

results in the professional dance

circuit, Smirnoff came into her own

as a powerhouse in 2001 when—

partnered with fellow Ukrainian, Slavik

“The last time I cried was when I realized the relationship I was in—when I was engaged to be married—wasn’t going

to happen. It was a complete shock to me because I thought he was the one, and I was wrong.”



Breaking it down, leaving Smirnoff’s

presence there’s a little less light, a

little less truth leaves the room with

her. in a town known for a cacophony

of celebrity BS, it’s downright shocking

to sit down and hear the unvarnished

truth from someone so well known.

When i ask her the million-dollar

question: is the perfectionist, driven,

smart girl actually happy? Smirnoff

answers the only way she knows how,

completely honestly: “yes, almost—i’m

almost happy.” Here’s hoping she gets

there. She’s certainly put in the work.

As candid and loving and appealing

as Karina Smirnoff is during our curl-

up-on-the-sofa conversation, i find

myself wishing i was sitting next

to her on a midday JFK-lAX flight

with several cocktails in front of us

and nothing but sky—and gossipy

truth—in front of us. Now that’s a

conversation i would love to have.

you would, too. Believe me.

Tell me about your childhood.my mom is russian and my dad is

Greek and i was born in the Ukraine.

As a single child, there were a lot of

expectations thrust upon me. i always

had to be the best at everything

i tried—grades in school, dancing

competitions—everything. Having

no siblings made it tough for my

parents, too. i don’t know how to do

anything halfway.

So the perfectionist in you was born.yes, absolutely.

i approach her as we settle in for

what would become an interminably

long day and evening for the cover

story photo shoot and interview,

she looks right at me and says, “Hi!

i’m so excited!” Seeing that reaction

from the dancing diva, i said, “Are

you ready to have some fun and play

dress up?” She squealed—literally

squealed—and screamed: “Are you

kidding? Yes!” Now that’s the right

way to start my day way up in the

hills of Hollywood.

One of Smirnoff’s close friends—

and Season 12 DWTS partner—actor/

director ralph macchio, just gave

Smirnoff the opportunity of starring

in a film he wrote and directed

about a ten-year-old boy who

becomes fascinated with a beautiful

yet troubled older woman he sees

dancing in a neighboring house.

Smirnoff plays the dancer and the

movie just wrapped filming in New

york City. Smirnoff couldn’t be more

excited. “i absolutely love ralph

macchio and working on this film has

been one of the greatest joys in my

life. i can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

From different angles and in certain

light, Smirnoff resembles Angelina

Jolie one minute, Jennifer lópez the

next; the fact that those two supernova

icons are two of her biggest influences

makes perfect sense. But the thing to

take away from Karina Smirnoff is her

determined, can-do attitude to any

task before her, her burning desire to

have children as soon as possible and

her constant self-exploration.

At 14, you found yourself in the US and in New York City, no less.i recently learned the reason we left

Ukraine when i was 14 was because

crime was spiraling and it became

too dangerous for us to stay. When

i arrived in the US, i was afraid to

speak at all in school. Everything was

so different. i would run home from

school and try to learn English from

watching television shows. Friends

and Saved By The Bell were two

shows i always watched.

So Jennifer Aniston and Mario López helped you learn English?yes! [Laughs]

How did you manage a double major at Fordham University while pursuing dancing on the side?my parents didn’t want dancing to be

the sole focus of my life. So i pursued

two degrees with the intention

of attending law school when i

graduated. So i danced and went

to college at the same time. Crazy.

i remember this guy from England

approached me and i found out he

was among the top five dancers in

the world and he asked me to dance

with him at a tryout. By then i knew

this is what i wanted to do with my

career. To be able to dance with paul

Killick is like winning the lottery, but

my mom wasn’t happy at all. i went

to london for a year and came back

and graduated from Fordham. it was

tough, but i kept my promise to my

mom. Something i’m proud of.

“I had lived in every borough of New York City and I was tired of not having enough room for my

shoes and purses, so I gave New Jersey a look.”



Breaking it down, leaving Smirnoff’s

presence there’s a little less light, a

little less truth leaves the room with

her. in a town known for a cacophony

of celebrity BS, it’s downright shocking

to sit down and hear the unvarnished

truth from someone so well known.

When i ask her the million-dollar

question: is the perfectionist, driven,

smart girl actually happy? Smirnoff

answers the only way she knows how,

completely honestly: “yes, almost—i’m

almost happy.” Here’s hoping she gets

there. She’s certainly put in the work.

As candid and loving and appealing

as Karina Smirnoff is during our curl-

up-on-the-sofa conversation, i find

myself wishing i was sitting next

to her on a midday JFK-lAX flight

with several cocktails in front of us

and nothing but sky—and gossipy

truth—in front of us. Now that’s a

conversation i would love to have.

you would, too. Believe me.

Tell me about your childhood.my mom is russian and my dad is

Greek and i was born in the Ukraine.

As a single child, there were a lot of

expectations thrust upon me. i always

had to be the best at everything

i tried—grades in school, dancing

competitions—everything. Having

no siblings made it tough for my

parents, too. i don’t know how to do

anything halfway.

So the perfectionist in you was born.yes, absolutely.

i approach her as we settle in for

what would become an interminably

long day and evening for the cover

story photo shoot and interview,

she looks right at me and says, “Hi!

i’m so excited!” Seeing that reaction

from the dancing diva, i said, “Are

you ready to have some fun and play

dress up?” She squealed—literally

squealed—and screamed: “Are you

kidding? Yes!” Now that’s the right

way to start my day way up in the

hills of Hollywood.

One of Smirnoff’s close friends—

and Season 12 DWTS partner—actor/

director ralph macchio, just gave

Smirnoff the opportunity of starring

in a film he wrote and directed

about a ten-year-old boy who

becomes fascinated with a beautiful

yet troubled older woman he sees

dancing in a neighboring house.

Smirnoff plays the dancer and the

movie just wrapped filming in New

york City. Smirnoff couldn’t be more

excited. “i absolutely love ralph

macchio and working on this film has

been one of the greatest joys in my

life. i can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

From different angles and in certain

light, Smirnoff resembles Angelina

Jolie one minute, Jennifer lópez the

next; the fact that those two supernova

icons are two of her biggest influences

makes perfect sense. But the thing to

take away from Karina Smirnoff is her

determined, can-do attitude to any

task before her, her burning desire to

have children as soon as possible and

her constant self-exploration.

At 14, you found yourself in the US and in New York City, no less.i recently learned the reason we left

Ukraine when i was 14 was because

crime was spiraling and it became

too dangerous for us to stay. When

i arrived in the US, i was afraid to

speak at all in school. Everything was

so different. i would run home from

school and try to learn English from

watching television shows. Friends

and Saved By The Bell were two

shows i always watched.

So Jennifer Aniston and Mario López helped you learn English?yes! [Laughs]

How did you manage a double major at Fordham University while pursuing dancing on the side?my parents didn’t want dancing to be

the sole focus of my life. So i pursued

two degrees with the intention

of attending law school when i

graduated. So i danced and went

to college at the same time. Crazy.

i remember this guy from England

approached me and i found out he

was among the top five dancers in

the world and he asked me to dance

with him at a tryout. By then i knew

this is what i wanted to do with my

career. To be able to dance with paul

Killick is like winning the lottery, but

my mom wasn’t happy at all. i went

to london for a year and came back

and graduated from Fordham. it was

tough, but i kept my promise to my

mom. Something i’m proud of.

“I had lived in every borough of New York City and I was tired of not having enough room for my

shoes and purses, so I gave New Jersey a look.”



was tired of not having enough room

for my shoes and purses, so i gave

New Jersey a look. i love it there. i’ve

been there since 2004.

Tell me something great about New Jersey everyone should know.New Jersey is actually a really cool

place to live. it’s beautiful and lush—

very green. i always love going to New

york City and then i get to drive back

home to my huge backyard in Jersey.

Is fear the biggest hurdle for celebrities on DWTS?yes, absolutely, the fear of failing on

national television and the fear of

making a fool of yourself.

You purchased a home in New Jersey nearly a decade ago. How did you come to that decision?i had lived in every borough of New

york City—manhattan, Brooklyn, the

Bronx, Queens, Staten island—and i

I think I know the answer, but is Dancing With The Stars that hard?it is unquestionably the hardest thing

you’ll ever do. Those three months

of your life will be the most thrilling

and the most frustrating you’ll ever

experience. it thrusts a connection

with another human being you didn’t

know was possible. it pushes you to

do things you weren’t even aware

you were capable of doing. it’s an

incredible journey, plain and simple.

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE? “Dancing With The Stars is unquestionably the hardest thing you’ll ever do. Those three months of your life will be the most thrilling and the most frustrating you’ll ever experience.”

DRESS: Chagoury Couture, Beverly Hills, CA



Tell me about the hard fall you had dancing with Apolo Anton Ohno last season. It looked serious.The fall was the direct result of me

looking at the taped package of

Apolo and i rehearsing just prior to

dancing live. During the segment, i

came across so awful, dropping so

many f-bombs and it really looked as if

i hated hip hop and that i didn’t know

that style of dance. By the time we

had to dance, i was pretty destroyed.

i was raised so well and turning into a

potty-mouthed sailor on national TV,

well, it destroyed me. By the time we

started dancing, i already had tears

in my eyes. The fall wasn’t a surprise

to me, but with that much adrenalin,

i didn’t feel the pain until later. i was

just so embarrassed. But i must say,

i learned from it: No more f-bombs

from me, that i promise you.

How much input do you have about which partner you have ?We have some input. Gavin DeGraw,

for example, and i knew each other

prior to him being my dance partner.

Was winning DWTS with JR Martínez one of your best moments of your life?Oh yes, it’s within my top three

moments for sure. The instant we

won it felt so unreal. i was so happy

for him—still am.

Describe your perfect day.in paris, i’d go to a café for some

croissants and a little people watching

with someone i care about, before

strolling and window-shopping along

the gorgeous streets.

When was the last time you cried?When i realized the last relationship

i was in, when i was engaged to be

married, wasn’t going to happen. it

PARENT TRAP “My parents didn’t want dancing to be the sole focus of my life.”

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Tell me about the hard fall you had dancing with Apolo Anton Ohno last season. It looked serious.The fall was the direct result of me

looking at the taped package of

Apolo and i rehearsing just prior to

dancing live. During the segment, i

came across so awful, dropping so

many f-bombs and it really looked as if

i hated hip hop and that i didn’t know

that style of dance. By the time we

had to dance, i was pretty destroyed.

i was raised so well and turning into a

potty-mouthed sailor on national TV,

well, it destroyed me. By the time we

started dancing, i already had tears

in my eyes. The fall wasn’t a surprise

to me, but with that much adrenalin,

i didn’t feel the pain until later. i was

just so embarrassed. But i must say,

i learned from it: No more f-bombs

from me, that i promise you.

How much input do you have about which partner you have ?We have some input. Gavin DeGraw,

for example, and i knew each other

prior to him being my dance partner.

Was winning DWTS with JR Martínez one of your best moments of your life?Oh yes, it’s within my top three

moments for sure. The instant we

won it felt so unreal. i was so happy

for him—still am.

Describe your perfect day.in paris, i’d go to a café for some

croissants and a little people watching

with someone i care about, before

strolling and window-shopping along

the gorgeous streets.

When was the last time you cried?When i realized the last relationship

i was in, when i was engaged to be

married, wasn’t going to happen. it

PARENT TRAP “My parents didn’t want dancing to be the sole focus of my life.”

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Chef and fellow HudsonMOD cover, Rocco DiSpirtito.He’s a great guy and he’s a

lot of fun. We had a blast and

became good friends.

Jersey Shore’s Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino.more like a dysfunctional

situation! [Laughs] Definitely

one of my more challenging

seasons, no doubt.

Soap star JR Martínez.He’s a true inspiration to be

around. He’s so strong and

has an incredible work ethic.

We clicked from Day 1.

Olympian Apolo Anton Ohno.He’s undeniably a great

athlete and has impressive

discipline. We had a good season, but

it could’ve been better if we would’ve

broken down an emotional wall.

Dancer Maksim Chmerkovskiy.Um… [Laughs] Gosh, i wish him…

Nothing. But. The. Best.

Actor/director Ralph Macchio.He’s absolutely one of the favorite

people i’ve ever had the pleasure of

meeting through the show. Of all of

my partners on Dancing With The

Stars, he understood me as me the

best. meeting ralph macchio was my

trophy on Season 12.

And lastly—and some may argue most importantly—who’s sexier, sultry Frenchman Gilles Marini or Cuban heartthrob William Levy?Wow! That’s an unbelievably tough

question because they’re both

incredibly sexy for different reasons.

Wow! let’s see—it’s a tie! Can there

be a tie? [Laughs]

Reaveal all, Karina: What would your superhero power be?i’d love to control time.

Who’s your dream partner?Oh my goodness, no question about

it—ryan Gosling. Sigh. [Laughs]

Karina Smirnoff is…let’s see: Driven, compassionate,

strong, vulnerable, loving and kind.

So right now, you’re…Happy. i have no regrets in my life. i

know i have so much left to do and i

love where i am in my life and i love

that i have so much to learn. i really do.

Time for everyone’s favorite, the name game: Mario López.Oh, boy! [Pause] really, richard?

[Long pause] Who’s next? [Laughs]

Singer Billy Ray Cyrus.i love him—he’s a sweet, charming,

kind man. He gave it his all.

was a complete shock because

i thought he was the one, and

i was wrong. i was so wrong.

When was the last time you said “I love you” to someone?it was just the other day to

my best friend and manager,

lindsay reilly, whom i love.

Define luxury.Sitting in a five-star resort, a

bottle of great wine, with a

fire going in the fireplace—

that’s luxury to me. it really is.

Where are you in five years?i’ll be sharing a beautiful family

with a great man. Here’s the

absolute truth: i can’t wait to

have children. But in five years,

i hope i’m still working every

day, doing more acting, my businesses

are thriving, i’m writing more books.

OK, so your romantic dream scenario looks like…i still believe in love; i still believe in

the fairy tale in spite of everything.

The whole wedding scenario isn’t

necessarily a must for me any more—

though i would love a wedding—but

having someone special in my life is all

i require. And kids.

Tell me a secret.my biggest fear is never having

children. [Long pause] Oh, and

secretly, i think i can sing! [Laughs]

What’s the biggest misconception about you that drives you nuts?That everyone thinks of me still as

this intense perfectionist.

But you are an intense perfectionist.yes, but not so much any more. i used

to be for sure.

Happy Feet “The instant JR Martínez and I won Dancing With The Stars [Season 13] felt so unreal. I was so happy for him—still am.”

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ZEN PALACE Andy Goldsborough and his clients aimed to create a serene, largely monochromatic environment that would showcase their passion for collecting Asian art and objects.

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ZEN PALACE Andy Goldsborough and his clients aimed to create a serene, largely monochromatic environment that would showcase their passion for collecting Asian art and objects.



“Design, wisdom and beauty, in no particular order,” is the

intent manhattan interior designer

Andy Goldsborough ascribes to his

terrific blog www.thegildedowl.com.

“That’s how i approach my design work.

Each project helps me to gain a deeper

knowledge of history, craftsmanship

and the art of living.”

As a writer and editor on the

design and architecture beats for

more than two decades—and now as

HudsonmOD’s design editor—i could

borrow Goldsborough’s motto as my

own. The shapes of interesting things

and how they got that way intrigue

me—from spoons to cities, light bulbs

to landscapes. On every assignment i

learn something new. Over the years i

have traveled to report on the design

scenes in moscow, london, Stockholm,

Barcelona and milan among other

destinations, yet the lure of the treasures

that await within a local antiques shop

on a New Jersey back road cues my

aesthetic radar with equal fervor.

Some of my favorite design moments

are burned into my consciousness. They

have included a visit to the Kremlin

in the rain and circling Frank Gehry’s

Guggenheim museum Bilbao at twilight

and a pilgrimage to design master

Gustav Stickley’s 1911 Craftsman Farms

estate in morris plains.

A sense of discovery and a curiosity

about the way we live now—and how

they did back then—are hallmarks of

both solid journalism and good design.

i believe a well-designed room should

convey the layered histories of the

people who reside within: Treasures

from travels, art purchased together

to mark a milestone in a relationship,

books or textiles or totems of special

significance. Don’t you connect with

a room that showcases authentic

personal style as much as a display of

possessions with a pedigree?

Park Avenue’s Quiet Elegance

B y W i l l i a m W e at h e r s b y

An Asian-Inspired Apartment Is Pared Down To Its Sophisticated Essentials



Take a look at one of Andy

Goldsborough’s beautifully

executed creations in the

high-octane design pressure

cooker, park Avenue.

After many years of living

comfortably in your home, have

you ever imagined what it would

be like to live a leaner, cleaner life,

decoratively speaking? Without

emptying every room of your

favorite furnishings and possessions

to achieve an austere minimalism,

could you benefit from a pared-

down, lighter look? The longtime

owners of a luxury Upper East Side

apartment recently took such a leap

of faith to simplify and refine their

three-bedroom home after more

than two decades at the residence.

Working with Goldsborough, the

clients aimed to create a serene,

largely monochromatic environment

that would showcase their passion

for collecting Asian art and objects.

The mandate wasn’t to gain gallery-

grade austerity, but to achieve livable

rooms infused with a new spirit of

connoisseurship and discovery, all

without a new address.

“The owners of the apartment are

avid travelers, and lean toward an

Asian influence in the arts, though

their interests are sophisticated and

wide reaching, from Art

Deco to italian modernism,”

Goldsborough says. “We

wanted to showcase their

collections representing

art and objects from many

countries including Japan,

China, Cambodia and Syria,

finding the right spot for

each treasure to standout.”

The 3,150-square-foot

home’s existing design

scheme was essentially

established 15 years ago,

and the owners felt their

home was serviceable,

if perhaps a bit lagging

behind the times. “The furniture

and fabrics were all warm, saturated

tones in orange, which competed

with the art,” he says. “Since the

clients’ collection of Asian pieces

displayed many traditional black,

red and gold elements, we wanted

to create a cooler, calmer backdrop

as a counterpoint. The lighting

also was inadequate for both

everyday function and

illuminating the artwork,

so that became a major

element of the renovation,

taking total advantage of

the many technological

improvements in lighting.”

The clients’ kids also now

were adults and out of

the house, so that meant

focusing on how the couple

would move forward as

a duo “restaging” their

environment for the next

phase of their lives.

Collaborating with both

architects Brian O’Brian

and Carl muehleisen of the firm

OmAS, Goldsborough orchestrated

a simplified architectural shell that

SLUMBER YARD Where artwork abounds in the other living spaces, a serene landscape with few embellishments coaxes slumber in this calming retreat.

TREASURE ISLAND A curated trove of art treasures abounds in the living room.



Take a look at one of Andy

Goldsborough’s beautifully

executed creations in the

high-octane design pressure

cooker, park Avenue.

After many years of living

comfortably in your home, have

you ever imagined what it would

be like to live a leaner, cleaner life,

decoratively speaking? Without

emptying every room of your

favorite furnishings and possessions

to achieve an austere minimalism,

could you benefit from a pared-

down, lighter look? The longtime

owners of a luxury Upper East Side

apartment recently took such a leap

of faith to simplify and refine their

three-bedroom home after more

than two decades at the residence.

Working with Goldsborough, the

clients aimed to create a serene,

largely monochromatic environment

that would showcase their passion

for collecting Asian art and objects.

The mandate wasn’t to gain gallery-

grade austerity, but to achieve livable

rooms infused with a new spirit of

connoisseurship and discovery, all

without a new address.

“The owners of the apartment are

avid travelers, and lean toward an

Asian influence in the arts, though

their interests are sophisticated and

wide reaching, from Art

Deco to italian modernism,”

Goldsborough says. “We

wanted to showcase their

collections representing

art and objects from many

countries including Japan,

China, Cambodia and Syria,

finding the right spot for

each treasure to standout.”

The 3,150-square-foot

home’s existing design

scheme was essentially

established 15 years ago,

and the owners felt their

home was serviceable,

if perhaps a bit lagging

behind the times. “The furniture

and fabrics were all warm, saturated

tones in orange, which competed

with the art,” he says. “Since the

clients’ collection of Asian pieces

displayed many traditional black,

red and gold elements, we wanted

to create a cooler, calmer backdrop

as a counterpoint. The lighting

also was inadequate for both

everyday function and

illuminating the artwork,

so that became a major

element of the renovation,

taking total advantage of

the many technological

improvements in lighting.”

The clients’ kids also now

were adults and out of

the house, so that meant

focusing on how the couple

would move forward as

a duo “restaging” their

environment for the next

phase of their lives.

Collaborating with both

architects Brian O’Brian

and Carl muehleisen of the firm

OmAS, Goldsborough orchestrated

a simplified architectural shell that

SLUMBER YARD Where artwork abounds in the other living spaces, a serene landscape with few embellishments coaxes slumber in this calming retreat.

TREASURE ISLAND A curated trove of art treasures abounds in the living room.



and dining rooms and add another

layer of architectural interest, and

a vintage Donghia dining table is

surrounded by mid-century chairs

designed by paul Frankel.

One of the lifestyle changes

adopted by the empty nesters was

to forsake a guest bedroom to

enhance their own private domain.

The footprint of the apartment’s third

bedroom was combined with the

master bedroom to create a generous,

enlarged main suite. Where artwork

abounds in the other living

spaces, a serene landscape with

few embellishments coaxes

slumber in this calming retreat.

As a backdrop for the bed, an F.

Schumacher wallpaper features

a silver satin foil ground

overlayed with a Chinoiserie

pattern, subtly underscoring the

household’s Asian theme. The

Capellini bed features a high-

gloss lacquer base, bracketed

by custom bedside tables

designed by Goldsborough and

OmAS and outfitted with inset

glass tops and horn handles.

Sculptural bedside table

lamps, which are vintage 1950s

italian models manufactured by

Seguso, accompany a watery-

hued ceiling pendant found by

the owners. The desk and chair are

by Gilbert rohde, while the vintage

chairs are by pierre paulin. Close at

hand, the new master bath is a study

in icy blue quartzite.

rather than mere decorative

firepower, the collections on display

here on park Avenue seem unique,

personal and driven by a passion

for cultural exploration. Expertly

edited and illuminated, the serene

scene conveys the art and soul of the

homeowners. in short, what interior

design is supposed to accomplish.

pierced by two geometric openings

adds interest near the east-facing

windows, which are adorned with

simple scrims. A large, 20th century

gold leaf Asian screen mounted on

the wall depicts the watchful eye of

a woman in profile above the game

table. Syrian artist Asma Fayoumi’s

untitled work hangs above a 19th

century Chinese music table of rich

gilt and dark red lacquer, while a

glass sculpture in the window is by

italian artist by Silvio Vigliaturo.

The furnishings were selected for

their sculptural forms, all upholstered

within an icy palette so as to not

compete with the bold gestures of

the artwork, and a Vladamir Kagan

sofa with a serpentine profile is

complemented by pierre paulin

chairs covered in subtle, silver, satin

finish leather. A Flora floor lamp from

Fontana Arte makes a gestural move

from one corner.

Sliding wood and glass doors—a

modernist interpretation of Japanese

shoji screens—separate the living

places the artwork center stage.

An ethereal palette of cool, silvery

grays for furnishings and finishes

now blends with the white walls

and ceilings, contrasted by newly

ebonized floors. Subtle wall surfaces,

such as in the dining room and along

the fireplace wall in the living room,

are enhanced with waxed Venetian

plaster to catch the light and add

key swaths of sheen. The living room

ceiling was dropped and incorporates

an indirect, ambient light channel to

make the room glow, setting

off the canopy overhead as

another sculptural element.

integrated spotlights focus

upon the art along the walls.

The reconfigured fireplace

is similarly sculptural; a

glass mantel is slotted into

the wall, enveloped in a

metal channel like a piece of

oversize sculpture or jewelry. A

changing array of international

vessels and totems are

displayed on the mantel, with

the black marble fireplace

below serving as a grace note.

A striking coda is a pair of

bronze Art Deco andirons in

the form of mermaids signed

Thew. “Though the collection

is mostly Asian in provenance,

the unusual andirons dictated

most of the metalwork in the room,

cueing its bronze and brass finishes,”

Goldsborough says. “The objects

within the apartment are more edited

than eclectic, and it’s the elements of

surprise like the andirons that keep

things visually interesting.”

A curated trove of art treasures

abounds in the living room. The

untitled painting above the fireplace

is by Beirut artist Abdul-Karim majdal

Albeik, while a restored, 19th century

silver leaf floor screen from Japan

GOOD EYE “The objects within the apartment are more edited than eclectic, and it’s the elements of surprise that keep things visually interesting.”



For a young couple retreating

from apartment living in

New york City to establish

their first home in New

Jersey, a 6,600-square-foot,

newly constructed house in mountain

lakes proved a large-scale canvas

upon which to explore their creativity.

The investment banker husband and

his wife, a new mom who was in

marketing for a luxury boutique hotel

chain, began collecting paintings and

sculptures with an eye toward color

and scale to fill their new abode. To

aid them in enhancing the house with

custom furnishings, layered textures

and vibrant color, they enlisted the

discerning eye of interior designer

Tere Bresin of Beret Design Group in

Upper montclair. “The house was still

in the final stages of construction, so

we were able to plan the moldings,

fireplace details, ceiling coffers and

lighting, the finishing touches that

give a home character,” Bresin says.

The home has some arts-and-crafts

design roots and classic proportions,

plus a beautiful staircase. Because

the three-story structure has large,

open spaces, careful space planning

was required to make it comfortable

for family gatherings as well as for

large informal events. most of the

upholstered furniture, as well as a large

variety of case goods, were custom-

designed to accommodate the scale.

An interesting mix of woods also is

employed throughout:

Cherry woods enhance

the great room,

mahogany distinguishes

the dining room and

master bedroom and

sycamore and ebony

enliven the lower-level

media room and bar.

The signature of

the home’s distinctive

décor is its color palette.

rich shades of raspberry, pumpkin,

russet, butterscotch, green and brown

create a vibrant backdrop for art and

furnishings. “These clients were not

afraid of rooms juxtaposing bold

color,” Bresin says. Greeting guests in

the foyer, the polished, glazed Venetian

plaster walls are in a raspberry hue,

inspired by accents found within the

contemporary paintings displayed in

the living room and dining room. “We

wanted you to walk into the drama of

a bold foyer, leading to rooms cued

by different colors,” Bresin says. in

the dining room, for example, gold

tones prevail with two textured

fabrics covering the curvaceous

chairs, lustrous silk draperies at the

windows and a Tibetan rug resting

underfoot. meanwhile, russet and

green upholstered furnishings in the

family room are joined by linen scrim

draperies and buttery walls.

The master bedroom embodies a

luxurious Art Deco neutral palette,

which provides a welcome respite

from the rich colors used throughout

the rest of the house.

Another essential element of the

interior design is layered lighting to

suit every mood. “if the lighting isn’t

delicious, then the whole thing will

fall flat,” Bresin says. Architecturally

interesting, many sculptural fixtures

abound, with chandeliers and sconces

in the foyer from the Netherlands,

some Niermann Weeks

chandeliers hanging in

the breakfast area and

dining room and a

Venetian 24-karat-gold

and blown glass fixture

gracing the master

bedroom. lush French

ironware international

fixtures truly illuminate

the grand family room,

while cool asymmetrical

contemporary glass fixtures highlight

the luxe upper foyer. Throughout,

integrated accent fixtures keep the

spotlight on the artwork too. in this

house each room displays a hue and

a point of view, perfectly suited for a

(chic) growing family.

A Jewel In Mountain

Lakes B y W i l l i a m W e at h e r s b y

Designer Tere Bresin Made New Yorkers Feel The Jersey Love

“We Wanted you

to Walk into the

drama of a bold

foyer, leading to

rooms cued by

different colors.”

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For a young couple retreating

from apartment living in

New york City to establish

their first home in New

Jersey, a 6,600-square-foot,

newly constructed house in mountain

lakes proved a large-scale canvas

upon which to explore their creativity.

The investment banker husband and

his wife, a new mom who was in

marketing for a luxury boutique hotel

chain, began collecting paintings and

sculptures with an eye toward color

and scale to fill their new abode. To

aid them in enhancing the house with

custom furnishings, layered textures

and vibrant color, they enlisted the

discerning eye of interior designer

Tere Bresin of Beret Design Group in

Upper montclair. “The house was still

in the final stages of construction, so

we were able to plan the moldings,

fireplace details, ceiling coffers and

lighting, the finishing touches that

give a home character,” Bresin says.

The home has some arts-and-crafts

design roots and classic proportions,

plus a beautiful staircase. Because

the three-story structure has large,

open spaces, careful space planning

was required to make it comfortable

for family gatherings as well as for

large informal events. most of the

upholstered furniture, as well as a large

variety of case goods, were custom-

designed to accommodate the scale.

An interesting mix of woods also is

employed throughout:

Cherry woods enhance

the great room,

mahogany distinguishes

the dining room and

master bedroom and

sycamore and ebony

enliven the lower-level

media room and bar.

The signature of

the home’s distinctive

décor is its color palette.

rich shades of raspberry, pumpkin,

russet, butterscotch, green and brown

create a vibrant backdrop for art and

furnishings. “These clients were not

afraid of rooms juxtaposing bold

color,” Bresin says. Greeting guests in

the foyer, the polished, glazed Venetian

plaster walls are in a raspberry hue,

inspired by accents found within the

contemporary paintings displayed in

the living room and dining room. “We

wanted you to walk into the drama of

a bold foyer, leading to rooms cued

by different colors,” Bresin says. in

the dining room, for example, gold

tones prevail with two textured

fabrics covering the curvaceous

chairs, lustrous silk draperies at the

windows and a Tibetan rug resting

underfoot. meanwhile, russet and

green upholstered furnishings in the

family room are joined by linen scrim

draperies and buttery walls.

The master bedroom embodies a

luxurious Art Deco neutral palette,

which provides a welcome respite

from the rich colors used throughout

the rest of the house.

Another essential element of the

interior design is layered lighting to

suit every mood. “if the lighting isn’t

delicious, then the whole thing will

fall flat,” Bresin says. Architecturally

interesting, many sculptural fixtures

abound, with chandeliers and sconces

in the foyer from the Netherlands,

some Niermann Weeks

chandeliers hanging in

the breakfast area and

dining room and a

Venetian 24-karat-gold

and blown glass fixture

gracing the master

bedroom. lush French

ironware international

fixtures truly illuminate

the grand family room,

while cool asymmetrical

contemporary glass fixtures highlight

the luxe upper foyer. Throughout,

integrated accent fixtures keep the

spotlight on the artwork too. in this

house each room displays a hue and

a point of view, perfectly suited for a

(chic) growing family.

A Jewel In Mountain

Lakes B y W i l l i a m W e at h e r s b y

Designer Tere Bresin Made New Yorkers Feel The Jersey Love

“We Wanted you

to Walk into the

drama of a bold

foyer, leading to

rooms cued by

different colors.”

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HOUSE BEAUTIFUL (clockwise from top)

Foyer: The raspberry-hued Venetian plaster walls in the foyer hint at the colors found in a botanical painting hanging in the adjacent dining room.

MasTer BedrooM: a Hollywood glam feeling is evoked in the master bedroom with custom furnishings and headboard, a Venetian chandelier and wraparound draperies.

UpsTairs landing: The twisting lines of the contemporary sconces echo the braids in the portrait gracing the upper stair landing.

dining rooM: Chairs covered in two textured fabrics surround a mahogany table in the dining room.




The Beauty Of Private Clubs

Members OnlyB y S i m o n M u r r ay

A gentleman reclines on a plush sofa, a newspaper opened like veranda

doors obscuring everything but his legs, with one adorning the other in

an l shape. To his immediate right, three ladies sit comfortably and talk,

their conversation uninterrupted as a waiter sets down on a table their

mid-afternoon cocktails. Across the room, a couple sit in intimate, carefree

silence, lounging in the welcoming glow of the sunlight streaming through the windows.

While this scene could take place anywhere, it is a moment that few share. What

these people are enjoying is their exclusive admission into a private club in the New

york City metropolitan area; though what exactly the interior looks like depends on

which side it falls on the Hudson river.

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The Beauty Of Private Clubs

Members OnlyB y S i m o n M u r r ay

A gentleman reclines on a plush sofa, a newspaper opened like veranda

doors obscuring everything but his legs, with one adorning the other in

an l shape. To his immediate right, three ladies sit comfortably and talk,

their conversation uninterrupted as a waiter sets down on a table their

mid-afternoon cocktails. Across the room, a couple sit in intimate, carefree

silence, lounging in the welcoming glow of the sunlight streaming through the windows.

While this scene could take place anywhere, it is a moment that few share. What

these people are enjoying is their exclusive admission into a private club in the New

york City metropolitan area; though what exactly the interior looks like depends on

which side it falls on the Hudson river.



There is something about these

places—characterized by a short

list, a private space and a locked

door—that drives our species wild.

There’s a desire to be

included on that guest

list, to be invited to

that special club.

Now more than

ever, private clubs

fill an important

space lacking in most

people’s lives—the

meeting place. This

space, constantly

evolving since ancient

times from tavern to

house to the modern day clubhouse,

functions in much the same way as

it did millennia before. in bringing

together like-minded people with

the more private clubs in manhattan

are relatively new and devoted to

entertaining city-dwellers. yet, what

they both share is something more

appealing; something

F. Scott Fitzgerald

alluded to when he

wrote, “The world, as

a rule, does not live

on beaches and in

country clubs.”

Belonging to these

clubs means having

an added amenity

more prized than an

18-hole golf course

or a bar filled with

celebrity socialites. it means having

the privilege of stealing a moment

of serenity by keeping the rest of the

world out.

Here, in the shadow of the

greatest city in the world, this

feeling of aristocracy is heightened

in immeasurable ways. While you

can clink champagne glasses in the

parlor of a Northern New Jersey

country club, you can also toast with

the same enjoyment in the stylings of

a posh manhattan private club later

that evening. The act is the same, but

the mood is entirely different—each

invokes an expression of the adjacent

areas to which it is incalculably tied.

Evolving in their own ways, the

private clubs of this area offer a unique

dichotomy for those lucky enough to

have the coveted memberships. While

the country clubs of New Jersey have

changed over generations from their

more humble beginnings, catering

only to gentlemen golfers, some of

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similar interests, the private club

occupies our need to socialize, in

person, with individuals who are very

much present. Whether on the links

of a country club or enveloped in

the sumptuous sofas of your favorite

metropolitan club’s lounge, these

places drive interaction between

members. A rare commodity. though

wealth may be a common denominator

when it comes to privilege, there will

always be some things even money

can’t buy. As it should be.

Norwood Clubon the major crosstown strip that is

14th Street in lower manhattan lies

a private club that is as irregular as

the area it calls home. Stepping into

the building, one can almost feel

the electricity of a bohemian artist

society bursting forth from every

painting and beneath every stairwell.

the figurative sparks of the space

are intentional, or so says its british

founder and chief proprietor, Alan

linn. his private society, the norwood

Club, is relatively new to a space that

has a history all its own.

founded in 2007, the norwood is

named after Andrew S. norwood, the

original wealthy merchant who built

the fledgling property in the middle

of the 19th century, when manhattan

was mostly expansive farmland. Since

that time, the townhouse has changed

hands but has stayed intact. now it is

considered a landmark—listed by the

national register of historic places

and the new york City landmarks

preservation Commission.

the owners, linn and his partner

Steve ruggi, purchased the property

with every intention to keep the

interior more or less the same. A

work of early Victorian architecture,

the five floors boast

Cuban mahogany

doors, stained glass

and a fusion of greek

revival and italianate

architecture. but, what

really impresses is the

interior design that has

been added to enliven

the space—it just pops.

enlisting the help

of the designer Simon

Costin, they set to work procuring

original furniture made exclusively

for the club—such as Swaim based

in north Carolina—as well as taking it

upon themselves to customize pieces,

creating unusual, striking focal points

among the high ceiling rooms. take

the inverted tree branch chandelier

hanging over the lounge bar, or the

large red wrap-around sofas of the

Club room bar.

boasting an exclusive membership

of creatives carefully vetted so as to

spur interaction, you can almost see

the organized chaos of the space

around them come to life. “the

furniture is designed for spontaneous

encounters between

two or more people,”

says linn. “it enhances

the dialogue.” that it

certainly does.

Soho House New Yorkthe celebrities who

populate its roster

make Soho house

arguably the coolest

MEMBERSHIP REWARDS Even golf legend Arnold Palmer has an honorary membership to the Upper Montclair Country Club.



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occupies our need to socialize, in

person, with individuals who are very

much present. Whether on the links

of a country club or enveloped in

the sumptuous sofas of your favorite

metropolitan club’s lounge, these

places drive interaction between

members. A rare commodity. though

wealth may be a common denominator

when it comes to privilege, there will

always be some things even money

can’t buy. As it should be.

Norwood Clubon the major crosstown strip that is

14th Street in lower manhattan lies

a private club that is as irregular as

the area it calls home. Stepping into

the building, one can almost feel

the electricity of a bohemian artist

society bursting forth from every

painting and beneath every stairwell.

the figurative sparks of the space

are intentional, or so says its british

founder and chief proprietor, Alan

linn. his private society, the norwood

Club, is relatively new to a space that

has a history all its own.

founded in 2007, the norwood is

named after Andrew S. norwood, the

original wealthy merchant who built

the fledgling property in the middle

of the 19th century, when manhattan

was mostly expansive farmland. Since

that time, the townhouse has changed

hands but has stayed intact. now it is

considered a landmark—listed by the

national register of historic places

and the new york City landmarks

preservation Commission.

the owners, linn and his partner

Steve ruggi, purchased the property

with every intention to keep the

interior more or less the same. A

work of early Victorian architecture,

the five floors boast

Cuban mahogany

doors, stained glass

and a fusion of greek

revival and italianate

architecture. but, what

really impresses is the

interior design that has

been added to enliven

the space—it just pops.

enlisting the help

of the designer Simon

Costin, they set to work procuring

original furniture made exclusively

for the club—such as Swaim based

in north Carolina—as well as taking it

upon themselves to customize pieces,

creating unusual, striking focal points

among the high ceiling rooms. take

the inverted tree branch chandelier

hanging over the lounge bar, or the

large red wrap-around sofas of the

Club room bar.

boasting an exclusive membership

of creatives carefully vetted so as to

spur interaction, you can almost see

the organized chaos of the space

around them come to life. “the

furniture is designed for spontaneous

encounters between

two or more people,”

says linn. “it enhances

the dialogue.” that it

certainly does.

Soho House New Yorkthe celebrities who

populate its roster

make Soho house

arguably the coolest

MEMBERSHIP REWARDS Even golf legend Arnold Palmer has an honorary membership to the Upper Montclair Country Club.



meetings or fine dining. Named after

one of the leading amateur golfers

ever, the room is multi-functional

yet retains a charming traditional

allure no matter the setup, says

design director Gina Behrle of the

local GB Design Consultants. While

the members Bar—classic dark wood

and accented with a Scottish motif—

is ranked one of the top 50 best

“19th holes” in the country.

Bottoms up, New Jersey.

Hamilton Farm Golf Clubin Somerset County, the

Hamilton Farm Golf Club

estate is on close to 750

rolling acres. As large as

it is prestigious, the club

received awards last year,

such as the “pGA New

Jersey Club of the year”

and a links premier award

for “Best private Golf

Club.” While the history

of the property stretches

for more than a century—

outlasting two fires, with one partially

destroying the mansion itself—the

beautiful estate lives on.

The traditional golf clubhouse

features a mahogany-paneled library

and trophy room, and the mansion

houses ten guest suites, a library

and two dining rooms. in the

mansion’s drawing room sits a stately

Chippendale cabinet, the only other

of its kind residing across the Atlantic

in Buckingham palace. The five-star

private club membership has hosted

both the HSBC Women’s World

match play Championship and the

Sybase match play Championship,

for a total of five lpGA tour events.

membership at the opulent estate is

only open to those lucky enough to

be invited by a current member.

it is today. One of the greatest

transformations was directed by

robert Trent Jones Sr. who in the

1950s renovated the course, elevating

it from A. W. Tillinghast’s 18-hole

course to the worldwide acclaim it

enjoys today. But the legacy of a

newly minted clubhouse in the 1920s

remains, evident in the elegant 20th

century design of the interior.

One of the only country clubs

to have hosted tournaments for all

three professional golf associations,

the legendary pedigree is in the very

rafters. The traditional old-stone,

Tudor style mansion of the clubhouse

has been graced by the presence of

hall of famers including Gene littler,

Arnold palmer, Nancy lópez, pat

Bradley, lee Trevino and ray Floyd,

who have all won titles at the UmCC.

indeed, palmer has an honorary

locker—and membership—to UmCC.

Though renovations have been

necessary to furnish the interior, the

club’s appeal is found in the timeless,

stately atmosphere of the rooms

exclusive to membership. inside,

rooms such as the Traver’s room are

available to members for discreet

private members club in manhattan.

A sister club to the original Soho

House, founded in london in 1995,

the club is exclusive to those working

in creative industries such as film,

media and music. The extensive

facilities—encompassing more than

45,000 square feet and six floors—

reside in a converted warehouse on

Ninth Avenue, and feature a 44-seat

cinema, the Cowshed spa

and—most dramatically—a

rooftop pool.

Vicky Charles, the in-

house designer, refers to the

space as “casual glamour,”

and it’s easy to give yourself

entirely to the cool charm

when you’re surrounded

by elegant aesthetics and

fab vintage décor. Charles

started working for Soho

House as a waitress in

london, and rising through

the company, she has a

strong sense of what makes

an interior of a Soho House

club so unique. For instance,

many of the items that reside in the

club are either originally made for the

New york City space or have been

discovered by Charles.

Aside from the club, the space

also houses a hotel with 26 signature

bedrooms completely refurbished

with Cherub beds from At la maison.

There’s a reason everyone’s talking

about Soho House.

Upper Montclair Country Clubit’s hard to miss the resplendent 27-

hole championship golf course that

is the Upper montclair Country Club.

A green oasis right off the bustle of

route 3, the property was once just a

rudimentary five-hole golf course on a

meadow. Over time, the property and

club developed into the organization

Top prize Hamilton Farm Golf Club features a mahogany-paneled library and trophy room.



Like his father before him, rees Jones has earned

the title of “The Open Doctor.” His specialty?

Taking a golf course—and with a surgical eye—

transforming it into the next US Open, pGA

Championship and ryder, Walker or presidents

Cup venue. A rare ability indeed.

Jones grew up playing on courses he now carefully

reconstructs. A native of montclair, he received a degree

from yale University, went on to graduate study at Harvard

and, perhaps most significantly, was the recipient of

tutelage from his father, robert Trent Jones, a master

craftsman of greens known the world over.

After beginning his own eponymous golf architect

company in 1974, Jones has remodeled or designed

more than 170 golf courses in his career. These

include both international and domestic courses,

seven pGA Championships, seven US Opens—and for

those adventurous enough to install a golf course in

their backyard—his firm also builds links at private

(extraordinary) residences.

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Like his father before him, rees Jones has earned

the title of “The Open Doctor.” His specialty?

Taking a golf course—and with a surgical eye—

transforming it into the next US Open, pGA

Championship and ryder, Walker or presidents

Cup venue. A rare ability indeed.

Jones grew up playing on courses he now carefully

reconstructs. A native of montclair, he received a degree

from yale University, went on to graduate study at Harvard

and, perhaps most significantly, was the recipient of

tutelage from his father, robert Trent Jones, a master

craftsman of greens known the world over.

After beginning his own eponymous golf architect

company in 1974, Jones has remodeled or designed

more than 170 golf courses in his career. These

include both international and domestic courses,

seven pGA Championships, seven US Opens—and for

those adventurous enough to install a golf course in

their backyard—his firm also builds links at private

(extraordinary) residences.

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Though rees Jones could base

his massively successful business

literally anywhere on the planet, he

decided to stay close to home and

chose montclair as the headquarters

for his famed company. A man of

vision, creativity and warmth, Jones’

list of awards is as impressive as any

golf pro (he boasts a handicap of 9.6

and a career round of 71).

pinning the busy Jones down

wasn’t easy, but once we did we

chatted about his various projects,

what gives a New Jersey golf course

its specific personality and the new

design trends that await golfers. Sip

on an Arnold palmer, and get ready

to glean a little wisdom from a golf

architect demigod.

What are some of the private residence courses you’ve designed?We’ve designed a handful of courses

in private residences in the Northeast.

These courses typically feature

four or five greens each designed

and oriented to be accessible from

multiple tee and fairway angles,

such that players can enjoy

a never-ending variety of

shot-making experiences.

Are there any standout private courses you can tell us about?One exception i can surely

discuss is our “Three ponds

Farm” project in Bridgehampton, Ny.

in the mid-1990s, my good friends

Ed and Cheryl Gordon asked me to

design a fun and challenging short

course on their estate.

Are there any golf course projects in New Jersey in the works?yes. We’re currently working on quite

a few renovation projects all over

New Jersey and the Northeast. in

New Jersey, we recently

began planning efforts

at Deal Golf & Country

Club. Some of our

other Jersey projects

include Baltusrol GC,

Hackensack GC, Echo

lake CC, Canoe Brook

CC, Essex Fells CC and

montclair GC.

How did growing up in New Jersey influence or change your career?i grew up playing golf

in montclair, so i feel

very fortunate to be

able to work on many

of the courses i played as a young

man. Over the years, i’ve become

well known for my work preparing

golf courses for major championships;

but that work is only a small

percentage of my portfolio.

How does the natural landscape of New Jersey affect your design? The New Jersey landscape is quite

diverse. Each site presents

a unique set of challenges

and opportunities. For

example, the property at

Deal Golf & Country Club,

which is near the coastline,

is more gently rolling, with

minimal rock. in contrast,

the Forest Course at

Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in

Bedminster is much more rugged.

How has sustainability affected you? more designers, operators and

superintendents are now re-thinking

traditional standards. We’re trying

to reduce the physical footprint of

the golf course, especially those

more intensely maintained areas,

which translates into lower purchase,

development and some

long-term maintenance

cost jumps, which are

typically passed along

to the golfer.

Tell us about your best day playing golf.i’ve been very fortunate

to enjoy so, so many

great days, with great

people, playing golf. i

mostly play golf with

friends and clients, but

i’ve also played with

president Bush (41)

and president Clinton.

i’ve also played with

Sean Connery and Donald Trump and

several well-known tour pros.

Do you have a favorite golf hole on a course you’ve designed?my courses are like my children, so

it’s impossible to have a favorite.

Would you say there are any new trends in golf course design? Any features you especially like doing?i think most architects are refocusing

attention on overall playability. We

still want to design courses with

diversity and challenge, but it’s very

important that players of all skill

levels be able to enjoy their rounds

and not be intimidated by forced

carries and penal features.

Above all, we want to deliver an

enjoyable experience. This approach

will not only help retain current

players, but also helps attract a wide

demographic of new players, all of

which leads to a healthier sport.

What’s your favorite golf course—it can be anywhere on the planet?The next one i design because it will

be a culmination of all my ideas.

Keeping up with the Joneses “I grew up playing golf in Montclair, so I feel very fortunate to be able to work on many of the courses I played as a young man.”

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Hidden Treasures

Bring a sense of renewal to your

surroundings with these bright flights of

fancy that we’ve gathered to help feather

your nest. From Jonathan Adler’s spirited

style to the latest creations fashioned from bright

mosaic tiles, these design finds will bring a splash

of color and style indoors and out.

—William Weathersby

Flights Of FancyMadame Butterfly is part of the Sicis Next Art Collection,

which brings together artists and tile artisans to showcase the

imaginative use of the company’s mosaics. Designed by Italian

artist Carla Tolomeo and produced in a limited edition of 200,

the sparkling sofa is available in more than 40 colors and three

additional flower patterns. The sofa features Colibri Kariba

mosaic tiles and silk velvet. $11,600. www.sicis.com

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Adding AdlerThis spring, style guru

Jonathan Adler debuts

his latest colorful wares

in a showcase at the

Gift Galleries of Neiman

Marcus at Short Hills.

The eye-catching mix of

patterns and texture includes colorful Bargallo

hand-embroidered pillows ($120-$175), the golden

Nixon side table with a reversible top ($850) and

a brass hippo ($495) ready to stand sentry in the

sunroom. www.neimanmarcus.com

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Hidden Treasures

Bring a sense of renewal to your

surroundings with these bright flights of

fancy that we’ve gathered to help feather

your nest. From Jonathan Adler’s spirited

style to the latest creations fashioned from bright

mosaic tiles, these design finds will bring a splash

of color and style indoors and out.

—William Weathersby

Flights Of FancyMadame Butterfly is part of the Sicis Next Art Collection,

which brings together artists and tile artisans to showcase the

imaginative use of the company’s mosaics. Designed by Italian

artist Carla Tolomeo and produced in a limited edition of 200,

the sparkling sofa is available in more than 40 colors and three

additional flower patterns. The sofa features Colibri Kariba

mosaic tiles and silk velvet. $11,600. www.sicis.com

58 AprIl/MAy 2013hUDsONMOD

Adding AdlerThis spring, style guru

Jonathan Adler debuts

his latest colorful wares

in a showcase at the

Gift Galleries of Neiman

Marcus at Short Hills.

The eye-catching mix of

patterns and texture includes colorful Bargallo

hand-embroidered pillows ($120-$175), the golden

Nixon side table with a reversible top ($850) and

a brass hippo ($495) ready to stand sentry in the

sunroom. www.neimanmarcus.com



Lively LoungingThe Nina armchair from Atelier

is lighthearted and captivating.

The elegant shape of its frame,

shown here with a high-gloss

turquoise finish and colorful

upholstery, will add spark to

a sunroom or pool house. The

lively chair is also available in

natural or matte finishes and a

range of upholstery.

www.atelier-nyc.com

Artful AdirondackA contemporary take on the classic Adirondack chair, designer Konstantin

Grcic’s medici chair for Herman miller is an artful addition to your home’s patio,

porch or even the great room. Available in American walnut, Douglas fir and

thermo-treated ash, the sculptural wood design comes in natural, yellow- or

grey-stained finishes. $1,199. www.hermanmiller.com

Global GetawaysJust off the presses in April, author

michele Keith’s Designers Abroad

takes you on an intimate tour of the

chic vacation homes of the world’s

top decorators. From the earthy

style of William Brockschmidt’s

Sicilian villa to the modern moorings

of Alexandra Angle’s getaway

in Nova Scotia, this inspiring

compendium

will spark your

wanderlust to

fashion your

own stylish

retreat. $50.

www.monacelli

press.com

Hit A Homerinterior designer, collector and

author of the book Modern Luxury,

richard mishaan, has relaunched

his stylish shop Homer in New york

City’s Greenwich Village. Featuring

sleek furniture, accessories and art—

including works by photographer

massimo listri and furniture designer

Guy de rougemont—the shop proves

mishaan’s motto, “all good furniture

and art can be combined successfully

regardless of style, period or price.”

www.homerdesign.com

Classic KitchenGD Cucine, the italian manufacturer

known for its sleek contemporary

kitchens, brings traditional styling

to its master cabinetmaking with

the Ca’d’Oro Collection. The made-

to-measure cabinets, furniture and

wall paneling are also adaptable

for luxe bathrooms. Sustainably

harvested walnut, cherry, oak, beech

and lime woods are combined with

options including lacquered finishes

and gold leaf accents. The flagship

NyC showroom can work with your

designer, and offers in-house design

services. www.gdcucine.com



FASHION WEEK, NYC: THE EXPERTSWe live for fashion and that was never more evident than from our front-row seat at the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. So, which superstar designers were best in class? HudsonMOD sent the stylish AMANDA THOROGOOD to investigate.

Donna KaranFrom The Designer: “I am a New York woman, embracing the world. Designing clothes that move day to night, Monday to Sunday, in any city, every culture.”

Women’s Wear Daily: “Karan titled the collection Sensual. Soulful. Sculptural. Check and check, on the bookend adjectives. At its best, the clothes radiated Karan’s sexy, body-centric allure that has become increasingly artful over the years.”

Vogue: “The strongest pieces were the ones that were also the most contained, including several beautifully tailored double-breasted coats with round sleeves and shoulders, done in a combination of wool, cashmere and neoprene. It’s a blend, actually, much like Karan herself: practical, luxurious and modern.”

Front Row: Uma Thurman

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FASHION WEEK, NYC: THE EXPERTSWe live for fashion and that was never more evident than from our front-row seat at the recent Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. So, which superstar designers were best in class? HudsonMOD sent the stylish AMANDA THOROGOOD to investigate.

Donna KaranFrom The Designer: “I am a New York woman, embracing the world. Designing clothes that move day to night, Monday to Sunday, in any city, every culture.”

Women’s Wear Daily: “Karan titled the collection Sensual. Soulful. Sculptural. Check and check, on the bookend adjectives. At its best, the clothes radiated Karan’s sexy, body-centric allure that has become increasingly artful over the years.”

Vogue: “The strongest pieces were the ones that were also the most contained, including several beautifully tailored double-breasted coats with round sleeves and shoulders, done in a combination of wool, cashmere and neoprene. It’s a blend, actually, much like Karan herself: practical, luxurious and modern.”

Front Row: Uma Thurman



Hervé LégerTheme: Hervé Lé ger by Max Azria explored

nature and all of its opulence. Pieces

featured engineered jacquards, a caviar and

croco puffa technique, as well as detailed

beading and studs to add depth, while more

structured clutches, booties and caps serve

as an offset to defi ne an urban edge.

New York Post: “Sex appeal and Hervé go

hand and hand, so it came as no surprise

that the fall runway was covered with it.”

Front Row: Coco Rocha, Petra Nemcova,

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Vera WangFrom The Designer: “It was time to go back to showing what we’re capable of, which is real construction.”

The New York Post: “If nothing else, this collection showed Vera Wang’s skill for mastering uncommon elegance. Some styles displaying just that were origami petal skirts and belted opera coats with tented backs, but the best examples were sculptured silhouettes of sleeveless coats and dresses with exaggerated armholes that hit below the hip, all allowing contrasting fabrics and textures to peek through.”

Vogue: “Dresses, opera coats and elaborate bishop-sleeve capes were diligently lined in muslin so they’d retain a stiff, voluminous silhouette. Jeweled tops, metallic brocade pants and rhinestone-embellished underskirts meanwhile, were all hand-developed. All in all, a romantic and beautifully constructed lineup of possibilities for fall’s holiday season.”

The New York Times: “A few Japanese twists and Balenciaga balloons did not spoil Vera Wang’s signature style, which emerged strongest in dark silk minis with poufy overskirts and quartz-colored embroidery.”W: “The 1930s are having a moment this season, and Vera Wang showcased her interpretation of the decade with fl oral prints and metallic cloque fabrics.”

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The New York Post: “If nothing else, this collection showed Vera Wang’s skill for mastering uncommon elegance. Some styles displaying just that were origami petal skirts and belted opera coats with tented backs, but the best examples were sculptured silhouettes of sleeveless coats and dresses with exaggerated armholes that hit below the hip, all allowing contrasting fabrics and textures to peek through.”

Vogue: “Dresses, opera coats and elaborate bishop-sleeve capes were diligently lined in muslin so they’d retain a stiff, voluminous silhouette. Jeweled tops, metallic brocade pants and rhinestone-embellished underskirts meanwhile, were all hand-developed. All in all, a romantic and beautifully constructed lineup of possibilities for fall’s holiday season.”

The New York Times: “A few Japanese twists and Balenciaga balloons did not spoil Vera Wang’s signature style, which emerged strongest in dark silk minis with poufy overskirts and quartz-colored embroidery.”W: “The 1930s are having a moment this season, and Vera Wang showcased her interpretation of the decade with fl oral prints and metallic cloque fabrics.”

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Michael KorsVogue: “With Michael Kors there has always

been the sense that he believes femininity

is at its best when it’s framed with a little

masculinity—how could he not feel that way,

given he’s one of this country’s greatest

advocates of American sportswear, that

original borrowed-from-the-boys approach

to dressing?”

The New York Times: “At fi rst I raised a big

fat eyebrow at Michael Kors’s athletic romp—

well, it was 10:30 a.m. and who can look at

taxi-yellow serge at that hour? But then I

decided it was all a pretty great sendup to

just about everything that beats and honks

in New York.”

Women’s Wear Daily: “He binged on

the sporty and the polished with blaring

colors, cobalt blue and “taxicab” yellow

shown against slick black in exaggerated

proportions that varied between

performance and ladylike.”

Front Row: Michael Douglas, Hilary Swank,

Zoe Saldaña, Jada Pinkett Smith

(with daughter, Willow)



Reem AcraWomen’s Wear Daily: “Inspired by a recent trip to Japan and a series of fi shnet-stocking photos by Daido Moriyama, Reem Acra showed a collection full of fun details. While Acra is known for her embellished eveningwear, this season she mixed in some chic day numbers, including great kimono-shaped jackets, embroidered bombers, leather-and-suede jodhpurs and furry outerwear.”

The New York Post: “This collection was sophisticated with a touch of black magic.”Front Row: Katherine Heigl, Patricia Field

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Vogue: “This season, von Furstenberg

returned to her roots with a woman-friendly

collection set to a disco beat that evoked,

as she said, ‘the girl I used to be,’ and proved

how refreshing it is, in a season of hard-

edged eighties-inspired power dressing

and ultra-demanding silhouettes, to see the

work of a designer who fi rmly believes that

‘your clothes are your friends’.”

W: “Diane von Furstenberg brought glam rock

to Lincoln Center with gold lamé, bold color.”

Front Row: Lauren Remington Platt, Olivia

Palermo, Chelsea Handler, Katherine McPhee


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HIGH STAKES CHOKER The Fern Necklace is a choker that features branches and leaves with emeralds and diamonds leading to an emerald and diamond pendant.

The ‘IT’ ChOker: hOllywOOD sTICks

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In the nineties, the go-to accessory of choice for many “It” girls was the choker necklace. Try as you might to deny it, we all had a few favorites that we were convinced were the perfect touches

to any ensemble. Well, I have some news for you—the choker has returned. Don’t be alarmed; the chokers of today only loosely resemble their earlier counterparts and contain many, many more diamonds.

The choker’s comeback is in full flight: Hollywood beauties Elizabeth Banks, Kirsten Wigg, Olivia Wilde and Victoria’s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whitely have all been seen on the red carpet in dazzling displays of diamond and jewel-toned chokers that rest delicately against the collarbone and not tightly around the neck.

The Fern Necklace is the epitome of style and splendor with the perfect combination of

sparkling diamonds and breathtaking emeralds. This one-of-a-kind choker was specially created

by jewelry designer Shaun Leane for Asprey and features fern branches and leaves hinged and intertwined

with round and pear shaped emeralds and diamonds leading to a removable emerald and diamond pendant. Set with a pear shaped emerald and suspended within a diamond frame, the necklace is set in platinum with black rhodium highlights. Simply stunning.

With award season just behind us, unforgettable chokers such as the Fern made fabulous accouterments for starlets gracing many a red carpet. Once again.

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THINK PINK

Now that award season has passed and the next round of fashion shows aren’t until fall, you may find yourself craving some more glamour and a

dash of luxury in your life. You’re in luck. Spring is here, and there’s no time like the present to start splurging on your warm weather wardrobe—and even more importantly, accessories. As you say hello to a brighter color palette, don’t forget that the secret to achieving the ultimate in glamour resides in the details. Dior sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, sexy stilettos, a smack of red lipstick and, oh yes, the perfect jewelry—properly adorned—can bring out the very best of the wearer.

As admirers of Ross-Simons Jewelers know, a special pair of earrings holds a secret all its own. Roberto Coin’s 18-karat rose gold earrings feature six diamond-enshrined pink sapphires, and Coin’s signature addition: A stunning ruby that boasts the added benefit of good luck. Steeped in ancient Egyptian lore, the ruby is believed to bring its wearer health, happiness and good fortune.

Celebrate the arrival of spring and the opportunity for fresh beginnings with this gorgeous bling that’s perfect for the red carpet or, even better, an adventurous night out with some arm candy to match your dazzling lobes.

—Claire eaStON

POCKET ROCKETBy JaCqUeliNe rOmaN

Leave it to the experts at the celebrated Parmigiani Fleurier to provide the world with an upgraded version of a timeless classic

that masterfully blends the charm of a pocket watch with the chic modernism of today’s technology. Having debuted this year at the SIHH Watch Exhibition in Geneva, this exquisite timepiece—dubbed the Transforma CBF—has captured an audience all its own.

Originally designed in partnership with the Brazilian Soccer Confederation, watch enthusiasts have quickly been drawn to the design regardless of their alliance to any particular team. By cohesively balancing the historic beauty of a classic pocket watch with a design that’s far from outdated, the Transforma CBF is an honorable nod to its predecessors.

With the unique ability to be transformed into three different configurations and including two interchangeable watch heads, this $66,500 model has more going for it than merely looks. Capturing the longstanding nobility of the CBF, the piece can be worn as a fashionable wristwatch, displayed as a sophisticated desk clock or used as an elegant pocket watch—the latter being our personal preference.

Connected to a sleek silver chain, the Transforma pocket watch takes on an ephemeral beauty when you change the watch heads between the chronographic and annual calendar models. The chronograph watch head shines in a carbon case and polished steel holder, discreetly containing the three emblematic colors of the CBF on the counter hands and numerals. Through the anti-reflective sapphire crystal screen, the satin-finished “guilloche” design can be admired, as well as five symbolic green stars that stand for Brazil’s World Cup victories to date.

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time tO tHrill The Transforma CBF pocket watch can shape shift into three different configurations and two watch heads.

COiN COlleCtOr Roberto Coin’s 18-karat rose gold earrings feature six diamond-enshrined pink sapphires.

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THINK PINK

Now that award season has passed and the next round of fashion shows aren’t until fall, you may find yourself craving some more glamour and a

dash of luxury in your life. You’re in luck. Spring is here, and there’s no time like the present to start splurging on your warm weather wardrobe—and even more importantly, accessories. As you say hello to a brighter color palette, don’t forget that the secret to achieving the ultimate in glamour resides in the details. Dior sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, sexy stilettos, a smack of red lipstick and, oh yes, the perfect jewelry—properly adorned—can bring out the very best of the wearer.

As admirers of Ross-Simons Jewelers know, a special pair of earrings holds a secret all its own. Roberto Coin’s 18-karat rose gold earrings feature six diamond-enshrined pink sapphires, and Coin’s signature addition: A stunning ruby that boasts the added benefit of good luck. Steeped in ancient Egyptian lore, the ruby is believed to bring its wearer health, happiness and good fortune.

Celebrate the arrival of spring and the opportunity for fresh beginnings with this gorgeous bling that’s perfect for the red carpet or, even better, an adventurous night out with some arm candy to match your dazzling lobes.

—Claire eaStON

POCKET ROCKETBy JaCqUeliNe rOmaN

Leave it to the experts at the celebrated Parmigiani Fleurier to provide the world with an upgraded version of a timeless classic

that masterfully blends the charm of a pocket watch with the chic modernism of today’s technology. Having debuted this year at the SIHH Watch Exhibition in Geneva, this exquisite timepiece—dubbed the Transforma CBF—has captured an audience all its own.

Originally designed in partnership with the Brazilian Soccer Confederation, watch enthusiasts have quickly been drawn to the design regardless of their alliance to any particular team. By cohesively balancing the historic beauty of a classic pocket watch with a design that’s far from outdated, the Transforma CBF is an honorable nod to its predecessors.

With the unique ability to be transformed into three different configurations and including two interchangeable watch heads, this $66,500 model has more going for it than merely looks. Capturing the longstanding nobility of the CBF, the piece can be worn as a fashionable wristwatch, displayed as a sophisticated desk clock or used as an elegant pocket watch—the latter being our personal preference.

Connected to a sleek silver chain, the Transforma pocket watch takes on an ephemeral beauty when you change the watch heads between the chronographic and annual calendar models. The chronograph watch head shines in a carbon case and polished steel holder, discreetly containing the three emblematic colors of the CBF on the counter hands and numerals. Through the anti-reflective sapphire crystal screen, the satin-finished “guilloche” design can be admired, as well as five symbolic green stars that stand for Brazil’s World Cup victories to date.

COVET

time tO tHrill The Transforma CBF pocket watch can shape shift into three different configurations and two watch heads.

COiN COlleCtOr Roberto Coin’s 18-karat rose gold earrings feature six diamond-enshrined pink sapphires.

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STYLEfashion chronicles

With the warmer weather upon us, we’re confi dent that (like us) you’re more than ready to

put a spring in your step, as well as your wardrobe. So to make sure your closet is fashionably prepped, we’ve asked three style powerhouses—the always “fi erce” Christian Siriano, Lubov Azria of BCBGMAXAZRIA and New York City style authority Suzanne Rae—their opinions about the trends you’re better off avoiding and personal recommendations on items from their respective lines that are to be considered “musts” for the season ahead.

C H R I S T I A N S I R I A N ODESIGNER DOSSIER: The Season 4 winner of Project Runway and the elected fan-favorite from his cast, the instantly memorable Christian Siriano is known for whimsical and show-stopping designs. His fi rst book, Fierce Style: How To Be Your Most Fabulous Self (Grand Central Publishing/Hachette Book Group), provides readers with advice on how to look, feel and act fi erce in everyday life.FIND THE LINE: Christian Siriano (252 Elizabeth St., NYC) The Engle Shop (102 Engle St., Englewood) Vivaldi Boutique (1388 Third Ave., NYC)THE CLASSIC PIECE YOU NEED. “I think every woman should have a classic A-line or scoop neck circle skirt dress. You’ll fi nd them in almost all my collections each season. They’re universally fl attering and look amazing on any body type.”GET. THIS. NOW. “Every woman needs a great blazer in an exciting color; maybe a soft chiffon oxford blouse that can be worn with shorts or a cute skirt. You can never go wrong with a fl irty short in a silk brocade fabric.”

IT’S HERE: FIERCE, FABULOUS FASHIONBY AMANDA MCELROY

ONWARD, CHRISTIAN “Every woman needs a great blazer in an exciting color; maybe a soft chiffon oxford blouse that can be worn with shorts or a cute skirt,” says Project Runway winner Christian Siriano.

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STYLEfashion chronicles

With the warmer weather upon us, we’re confi dent that (like us) you’re more than ready to

put a spring in your step, as well as your wardrobe. So to make sure your closet is fashionably prepped, we’ve asked three style powerhouses—the always “fi erce” Christian Siriano, Lubov Azria of BCBGMAXAZRIA and New York City style authority Suzanne Rae—their opinions about the trends you’re better off avoiding and personal recommendations on items from their respective lines that are to be considered “musts” for the season ahead.

C H R I S T I A N S I R I A N ODESIGNER DOSSIER: The Season 4 winner of Project Runway and the elected fan-favorite from his cast, the instantly memorable Christian Siriano is known for whimsical and show-stopping designs. His fi rst book, Fierce Style: How To Be Your Most Fabulous Self (Grand Central Publishing/Hachette Book Group), provides readers with advice on how to look, feel and act fi erce in everyday life.FIND THE LINE: Christian Siriano (252 Elizabeth St., NYC) The Engle Shop (102 Engle St., Englewood) Vivaldi Boutique (1388 Third Ave., NYC)THE CLASSIC PIECE YOU NEED. “I think every woman should have a classic A-line or scoop neck circle skirt dress. You’ll fi nd them in almost all my collections each season. They’re universally fl attering and look amazing on any body type.”GET. THIS. NOW. “Every woman needs a great blazer in an exciting color; maybe a soft chiffon oxford blouse that can be worn with shorts or a cute skirt. You can never go wrong with a fl irty short in a silk brocade fabric.”

IT’S HERE: FIERCE, FABULOUS FASHIONBY AMANDA MCELROY

ONWARD, CHRISTIAN “Every woman needs a great blazer in an exciting color; maybe a soft chiffon oxford blouse that can be worn with shorts or a cute skirt,” says Project Runway winner Christian Siriano.

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L U B O V A Z R I A F O R B C B G M A X A Z R I ADESIGNER DOSSIER: The wife of Max Azria, Lubov is chief creative offi cer of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, overseeing marketing and merchandising for the group’s 20-plus labels, which include the core brand BCBGMAXAZRIA.FIND THE LINE: BCBGMAXAZRIA is certainly not hard to locate. The Mall at Short Hills, Willowbrook Mall, Garden State Plaza Mall and Lord & Taylor, Ridgewood all carry the line as well as dozens of stores in Manhattan. For location details, visit www.bcbg.comA FASHION MISTAKE YOU MAY BE

MAKING. “A fashion pet peeve of mine is lack of confi dence. The power of a smile and the right attitude will change the way you look and feel. When a woman’s attitude evolves to confi dence, they look and feel beautiful, which is truly my goal when I design for women.”ADD THIS ITEM TO YOUR WARDROBE

NOW. THANK US LATER. “Picking a favorite must-have is like having to pick my favorite child! It’s hard to pick one, but my favorite pieces are usually the looks that open and close the show for their Wow! factor.”

S U Z A N N E R A EDESIGNER DOSSIER: Suzanne Rae by Suzanne Rae Pelaez is a ready-to-wear line inspired by and made for the progressive, modern woman. Pelaez, who lives and designs out of Brooklyn, believes it’s her responsibility to create women’s designs that are locally made and with sustainable fabrics whenever possible.FIND THE LINE: Available at Steven Alan

STYLE

(www.stevenalan.com for NYC locations) and Henrik Vibscov (456 Broome St., NYC) WHERE YOU MAY BE GOING WRONG.

“I think that the biggest fashion mistake is buying fast fashion. Instead of buying poorly made trendy items, women should invest in timeless, well-made clothing that can last for years. Also, timeless doesn’t mean

boring; a well-designed piece will always look fresh. And doing so is way more sustainable in terms of both the environment and the ever-important wallet.”HER PERSONAL

RECOMMENDATION FOR

YOUR CLOSET. “The spaghetti strap dress. It’s great alone and great for layering, you can dress it up, dress it down and it feels like butter on the body.”

Fashion Flash With two New Jersey

locations, GITO serves the dual purpose of gathering the crème de la crème of design favorites—Alexander McQueen, Oscar De La Renta, Robert Cavalli—while still providing a more intimate shopping experience than you’d fi nd at the mall. 16 South Dean St., Englewood, and 341 Millburn Ave., Millburn

Designers themselves have become just as addicted to social media as the rest of us and provide us backstage access to runway shows and their daily lives through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Some of the best tweets come from fashion’s biggest names including @RebeccaMinkoff @DVF @JPGaultier @JasonWu

The Mall at Short Hills has added Yves Saint Laurent to its list of high-end designers who call the mall’s corridors home.

On HudsonMOD’s recent trip to Chelsea Market in Manhattan (see page 84), we couldn’t resist Posman Books, which had the perfect section of fashionable reads that never go out of style, including The 100 by Nina Garcia, The Essence Of Style by Joan DeJean and Icons of Fashion: The 20th Century by Gerda Buxbaum.

Add this to your list of trends for spring that should already include leather, cutouts and bold stripes: Shorts suits. Yes, and Tory Burch and Helmut Lang have plenty of styles to get you started.

RUNWAY PROJECT Must-have looks from BCBGMAXAZRIA’s Lubov Azria (above) and Suzanne Rae at NYC’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

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L U B O V A Z R I A F O R B C B G M A X A Z R I ADESIGNER DOSSIER: The wife of Max Azria, Lubov is chief creative offi cer of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, overseeing marketing and merchandising for the group’s 20-plus labels, which include the core brand BCBGMAXAZRIA.FIND THE LINE: BCBGMAXAZRIA is certainly not hard to locate. The Mall at Short Hills, Willowbrook Mall, Garden State Plaza Mall and Lord & Taylor, Ridgewood all carry the line as well as dozens of stores in Manhattan. For location details, visit www.bcbg.comA FASHION MISTAKE YOU MAY BE

MAKING. “A fashion pet peeve of mine is lack of confi dence. The power of a smile and the right attitude will change the way you look and feel. When a woman’s attitude evolves to confi dence, they look and feel beautiful, which is truly my goal when I design for women.”ADD THIS ITEM TO YOUR WARDROBE

NOW. THANK US LATER. “Picking a favorite must-have is like having to pick my favorite child! It’s hard to pick one, but my favorite pieces are usually the looks that open and close the show for their Wow! factor.”

S U Z A N N E R A EDESIGNER DOSSIER: Suzanne Rae by Suzanne Rae Pelaez is a ready-to-wear line inspired by and made for the progressive, modern woman. Pelaez, who lives and designs out of Brooklyn, believes it’s her responsibility to create women’s designs that are locally made and with sustainable fabrics whenever possible.FIND THE LINE: Available at Steven Alan

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(www.stevenalan.com for NYC locations) and Henrik Vibscov (456 Broome St., NYC) WHERE YOU MAY BE GOING WRONG.

“I think that the biggest fashion mistake is buying fast fashion. Instead of buying poorly made trendy items, women should invest in timeless, well-made clothing that can last for years. Also, timeless doesn’t mean


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YOUR CLOSET. “The spaghetti strap dress. It’s great alone and great for layering, you can dress it up, dress it down and it feels like butter on the body.”

Fashion Flash With two New Jersey

locations, GITO serves the dual purpose of gathering the crème de la crème of design favorites—Alexander McQueen, Oscar De La Renta, Robert Cavalli—while still providing a more intimate shopping experience than you’d fi nd at the mall. 16 South Dean St., Englewood, and 341 Millburn Ave., Millburn

Designers themselves have become just as addicted to social media as the rest of us and provide us backstage access to runway shows and their daily lives through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Some of the best tweets come from fashion’s biggest names including @RebeccaMinkoff @DVF @JPGaultier @JasonWu

The Mall at Short Hills has added Yves Saint Laurent to its list of high-end designers who call the mall’s corridors home.

On HudsonMOD’s recent trip to Chelsea Market in Manhattan (see page 84), we couldn’t resist Posman Books, which had the perfect section of fashionable reads that never go out of style, including The 100 by Nina Garcia, The Essence Of Style by Joan DeJean and Icons of Fashion: The 20th Century by Gerda Buxbaum.

Add this to your list of trends for spring that should already include leather, cutouts and bold stripes: Shorts suits. Yes, and Tory Burch and Helmut Lang have plenty of styles to get you started.

RUNWAY PROJECT Must-have looks from BCBGMAXAZRIA’s Lubov Azria (above) and Suzanne Rae at NYC’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.

attitude will change the way you look RUNWAY PROJECT Must-have looks


RECOMMENDATION FOR

YOUR CLOSET.

spaghetti strap dress.

great for layering, you can dress it up, dress it down and it feels like butter on the body.”



GORGEOUSforever young

COLOR ME BEAUTIFULBY MARCO MEDRANO

Faster than you can mutter “it’s been a long winter,” we’ll all be sorting through last year’s summer

whites. While we should be wardrobe editing, let’s give our moneymaker (no, not that one)—our faces—some much needed TLC. With bushier, fi lled-in brows, longer lashes and layered lips being a primary focus, our skin has to look top-shelf clear to accommodate more naked makeup and less eye color.

First some good news: prescriptives.com, no newcomer to

the pursuit of skin perfection, has just made millions of once devastated global fans newly ecstatic with the

launch of its web-based Custom Blend Foundation and Loose Powder, joining Super Line Preventor Extreme and its wildly popular skincare line. The inventors of Color Printing—a process that identifi es the predominant

primary colors and undertones of your precise skin—are now available by video chat appointment via a “beauty genius.” Your hour-long

cosmetic Web-counter will not only produce the same perfection-matching results you’ve come to expect from Prescriptives, science has allowed for varying coverage and optional fi nish add-ins such as

Radiance or Candlelight, moisture or anti-pigmentation and more. With prescriptives.com, the world can once again put its best-matched-foundation face forward.

With time being our most valuable asset, we were looking forward to test-driving Riiviva Microderm’s professional—at home—microdermabrasion device. Yes, for a starting price of $299 and less than ten minutes a week, this medical-grade multi-tasker can gently, effectively correct visual signs of aging, Keratosis Pilaris, mild stretch marks and acne scarring. More important, this diamond-tipped, vacuum technology softens fi ne lines, wrinkles and brown spots via its patent-pending vortex to draw down loosened skin cells into a sterile fi lter. Best part? Stimulating and removing topical debris and dead cells makes our expensive serums, cream treatments and esthetician visits much, much more receptive to absorption—making overall results very noticeable. And isn’t that the point of our anti-aging routine?

Riiviva.com’s well done website displays how-to videos for each facial or body concern. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll want a lot more. The kit comes with a full set of three diamond facial tips—and offers affordable tips for more specifi c conditions such as blackheads or skin plumping. No acids, no down time and something you can do at home to stimulate cell production while enjoying

BEAUTY RX prescriptives.com launches web-based Custom Blend Foundation (and Loose Powder) via a “beauty genius” and video chat.

look top-shelf clear to accommodate

launch of its web-based Blend Foundationand joining Line Preventor Extremewildly popular skincare line. The inventors of

that identifi es the predominant

primary colors and undertones of

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GORGEOUSforever young

COLOR ME BEAUTIFULBY MARCO MEDRANO

Faster than you can mutter “it’s been a long winter,” we’ll all be sorting through last year’s summer

whites. While we should be wardrobe editing, let’s give our moneymaker (no, not that one)—our faces—some much needed TLC. With bushier, fi lled-in brows, longer lashes and layered lips being a primary focus, our skin has to look top-shelf clear to accommodate more naked makeup and less eye color.

First some good news: prescriptives.com, no newcomer to

the pursuit of skin perfection, has just made millions of once devastated global fans newly ecstatic with the

launch of its web-based Custom Blend Foundation and Loose Powder, joining Super Line Preventor Extreme and its wildly popular skincare line. The inventors of Color Printing—a process that identifi es the predominant

primary colors and undertones of your precise skin—are now available by video chat appointment via a “beauty genius.” Your hour-long

cosmetic Web-counter will not only produce the same perfection-matching results you’ve come to expect from Prescriptives, science has allowed for varying coverage and optional fi nish add-ins such as

Radiance or Candlelight, moisture or anti-pigmentation and more. With prescriptives.com, the world can once again put its best-matched-foundation face forward.

With time being our most valuable asset, we were looking forward to test-driving Riiviva Microderm’s professional—at home—microdermabrasion device. Yes, for a starting price of $299 and less than ten minutes a week, this medical-grade multi-tasker can gently, effectively correct visual signs of aging, Keratosis Pilaris, mild stretch marks and acne scarring. More important, this diamond-tipped, vacuum technology softens fi ne lines, wrinkles and brown spots via its patent-pending vortex to draw down loosened skin cells into a sterile fi lter. Best part? Stimulating and removing topical debris and dead cells makes our expensive serums, cream treatments and esthetician visits much, much more receptive to absorption—making overall results very noticeable. And isn’t that the point of our anti-aging routine?

Riiviva.com’s well done website displays how-to videos for each facial or body concern. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll want a lot more. The kit comes with a full set of three diamond facial tips—and offers affordable tips for more specifi c conditions such as blackheads or skin plumping. No acids, no down time and something you can do at home to stimulate cell production while enjoying

BEAUTY RX prescriptives.com launches web-based Custom Blend Foundation (and Loose Powder) via a “beauty genius” and video chat.

look top-shelf clear to accommodate

launch of its web-based Blend Foundationand joining Line Preventor Extremewildly popular skincare line. The inventors of

that identifi es the predominant

primary colors and undertones of


star infuser of this very mighty skincare lineup that boasts impressive portions of O-placenta ovine placenta extract, hyaluronic acid, grape seed extracts, kiwi seed oil and more. I could go on about stem cells, but ultimately SCBI is formulated (and ethically harvested) to ramp up and rejuvenate our aging human organisms—paying attention to our facial cell turnover, increasing levels of collagen, glycoproteins and elastic fibers in the skin—as cells did in the past. This is also the perfect time to introduce your personal micro current or infrared device. Serums and moisturizers aside, (all excellent), I was intrigued by SCBI’s Volcanic Ash Antioxidant Exfoliant and Antioxidant Lightening Cleanser. So the next time you’re accused of being over-the-top for using gold-infused treatments, your retort should be something not unlike “precious metals are rapid vehicles that drive product home—deeper into your skin.” And that’s why you look so firm and refreshed.

Rarely have I had the opportunity to use just one skincare line for an extended period. As I found moving within the concrete jungle consumed weeks of my life, I had but one complete line to sample. Lucky for me, Tilth, which touts “cultivating beautiful skin” as its mantra, was produced by rock-star chemist (former Elizabeth Arden R & D man)

a fresh, glowing complexion. Also, Riiviva’s simplified, potent skincare lineup is quite good. Its Olive Leaf, Green Tea and Aloe gel cleanse made my face so soft, I’ve started using it to wash my hands and dry cuticles. When was the last time your spring-cleaning included diamond tips? Exactly.

Now that we’ve cleared the way, our skin is primed for some deep, potent cell turnover. Enter Stem Cell Beauty Innovations (SCBI). Its potent Gold Stem Cell Concentrate is the

Marco’s Tips Iseven“sulfatefree”tangling

yourtresses?Mix50/50shampooandconditionerforadeluxe,softcleanse—usingawide-toothcombbeforerinsing.Thenasecond,dime-sizeconditiononjustends,afterfirstrinse.Adjustthepercentagestoyourhair’sfinenessorthickness.

Isyourconcealergoingontoothick?Forspottreatingandespeciallyundereyes,withaQ-tip,mixadropofserumwithconcealer,thenproceed.

Essence of Skin Caviar Eye ComplexfromLa Prairieisdesignedtolift,firmandprime.Anditdoesitwell.

Youreyelinertoostarkandsharp?Firstuseaslate/charcoalpowderwithbrushtocreateawoolly,diffusedeyelineroutline.(Protectmake-upwithatissue,ifnecessary).Thenuseasharp,darkerpencilatthelashline,lightly.

Tony Vargas. We all know organics are a great way to go, but not everyone’s drinking the Kool-Aid. Tilth is a powerhouse youth potion that contains many new-to-market anti-aging actives. It feels luxurious, absorbs immediately and the resulting supple skin without residue means makeup glides on.

Tilth’s glam organic price point delivers results with quality and quantities of unheard-of marine extracts, botanicals and absorbable vitamins. My go-to pieces are the Argan-Tangerine Deep Cleansing Lotion (a rich, sappy

oil), the Gentle Poppy Seed Exfoliator (the new bio-exfoliant method), and the company’s superior toners are treatments themselves—Aloe Restoration and Berry Extract. I use A Flawless Serum and Sea Origin Serum simultaneously, then Eye Wondrous Serum and Resurrect Eye Cream with peptides and retinols—the 24/7 savior for mature skin. The punch list of this green, sulfate and gluten-free dynamo

line is longer for what it does not contain—a full breakdown is available at www.tilthbeauty.com.

And, finally, matte is back. I’ve often heard women wanting to mash up their favorite lipstick shades, and Napoleon Perdis has done it again with each shade level’s hue being brightened no matter the

color. Mattetastic is mature, hip and playful. Spring is

definitely here.

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representative and Las Vegas stylist Lauren Schugar recently put me in a custom-fi tted shirt. What’s great about J. Hilburn’s service is once you’re professionally measured and fi tted, you can order any time via phone, website or if you feel most comfortable seeing the fabrics and swatches, your consultant will bring them to you. Now you can shop for any style and let J Hilburn match it to your measurements. Hint: Don’t be afraid to opt for a shorter shirt so you can wear it untucked in a casual setting. Another nice add-on is the dual cuff option—both buttons and cuff notches are available.

Under the category of who needs another hair grooming product, the answer is you. Oh, but it’s true. HanzdeFuko.com’s too cool for school—your skateboarding son might steal this one—is 100 percent organic with plant extracts and essential oils, made in America and is one of the richest shampoos that won’t snarl your hair. And the Mild Mint & Eucalyptus Conditioner is luxe enough to repair and rinse clean. Quicksand, a revolutionary styling product for hair that lays fl at or for those who need a morning-after fi x, or want to look like they just rolled out of bed. A zero weight, zero shine wet/dry styling aid applied at the roots will absorb excess moisture or oil, provide invisible control (great after the gym or as a transitional day to evening look), and the ability to pump hair up or simply act as a dry shampoo. Their online training videos give you a fresh look if your styling needs updating. Remember, only you’ll be the wiser.

TURO Skin is known for providing advanced grooming supplies in an easy to use, minimalistic lineup. Its Multi-Active Shave cream, Anti-Acne Spot Treatment and Protective

Lip Balm (rocks) really performed. The 3-in-1 Shower Cleanser is gentle and perfect when you’re in a hurry—head to toe. Check out TURO’s sweat proof Sport Lotion SPF 30 that allows healthy color without the damage. Now that men are clearly on the anti-aging skin movement, many are missing the most important step of all—when skin heals and can reverse damage, at night. Defi nitely in my Top 10 is Regenerating Night Cream—a unique, rich repair cream containing encapsulated retinol and potent actives to hydrate, while muting sunspots and

pushing back wrinkles. If spring didn’t arrive fast enough

for you, take it to the driving range at The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. Though open to the public, memberships are available and offer Golf Academy for beginners to Golf League tutoring. With two Full Swing Simulators, a 1,200- square-foot putting green and a 200-yard, net enclosed artifi cial turf fairway you’ll get your swing back in time for summer. That’s right, guys—summer’s almost here. Start prepping that closet.

SPRING TRAINING BY MARCO MEDRANO

Welcome back as we embrace our favorite time of the year—prepping our golf clubs, uncovering the

boat or making way for the new toys we’ve been eyeballing all winter. Spring can still bring patchy weather, so parts of our wardrobe are now in play even in that “in limbo” section of the closet.

Speaking of which, have you ever had the perfect fabric on the perfect store-bought shirt, only to fi nd that by the time it fi ts your neck width and wide back the fabric is nearing your kneecaps? One article of clothing that never goes out of style is a custom-fi tted shirt. Nothing feels nicer because nothing is nicer. J. Hilburn

you feel most comfortable seeing the fabrics and swatches, your consultant TURO Skin is known for

YEAH, YOU Who needs yet another grooming product? That’s you, buddy.

GENTLEMANman, oh man

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representative and Las Vegas stylist Lauren Schugar recently put me in a custom-fi tted shirt. What’s great about J. Hilburn’s service is once you’re professionally measured and fi tted, you can order any time via phone, website or if you feel most comfortable seeing the fabrics and swatches, your consultant will bring them to you. Now you can shop for any style and let J Hilburn match it to your measurements. Hint: Don’t be afraid to opt for a shorter shirt so you can wear it untucked in a casual setting. Another nice add-on is the dual cuff option—both buttons and cuff notches are available.

Under the category of who needs another hair grooming product, the answer is you. Oh, but it’s true. HanzdeFuko.com’s too cool for school—your skateboarding son might steal this one—is 100 percent organic with plant extracts and essential oils, made in America and is one of the richest shampoos that won’t snarl your hair. And the Mild Mint & Eucalyptus Conditioner is luxe enough to repair and rinse clean. Quicksand, a revolutionary styling product for hair that lays fl at or for those who need a morning-after fi x, or want to look like they just rolled out of bed. A zero weight, zero shine wet/dry styling aid applied at the roots will absorb excess moisture or oil, provide invisible control (great after the gym or as a transitional day to evening look), and the ability to pump hair up or simply act as a dry shampoo. Their online training videos give you a fresh look if your styling needs updating. Remember, only you’ll be the wiser.

TURO Skin is known for providing advanced grooming supplies in an easy to use, minimalistic lineup. Its Multi-Active Shave cream, Anti-Acne Spot Treatment and Protective

Lip Balm (rocks) really performed. The 3-in-1 Shower Cleanser is gentle and perfect when you’re in a hurry—head to toe. Check out TURO’s sweat proof Sport Lotion SPF 30 that allows healthy color without the damage. Now that men are clearly on the anti-aging skin movement, many are missing the most important step of all—when skin heals and can reverse damage, at night. Defi nitely in my Top 10 is Regenerating Night Cream—a unique, rich repair cream containing encapsulated retinol and potent actives to hydrate, while muting sunspots and

pushing back wrinkles. If spring didn’t arrive fast enough

for you, take it to the driving range at The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. Though open to the public, memberships are available and offer Golf Academy for beginners to Golf League tutoring. With two Full Swing Simulators, a 1,200- square-foot putting green and a 200-yard, net enclosed artifi cial turf fairway you’ll get your swing back in time for summer. That’s right, guys—summer’s almost here. Start prepping that closet.

SPRING TRAINING BY MARCO MEDRANO

Welcome back as we embrace our favorite time of the year—prepping our golf clubs, uncovering the

boat or making way for the new toys we’ve been eyeballing all winter. Spring can still bring patchy weather, so parts of our wardrobe are now in play even in that “in limbo” section of the closet.

Speaking of which, have you ever had the perfect fabric on the perfect store-bought shirt, only to fi nd that by the time it fi ts your neck width and wide back the fabric is nearing your kneecaps? One article of clothing that never goes out of style is a custom-fi tted shirt. Nothing feels nicer because nothing is nicer. J. Hilburn

you feel most comfortable seeing the fabrics and swatches, your consultant TURO Skin is known for

YEAH, YOU Who needs yet another grooming product? That’s you, buddy.

GENTLEMANman, oh man

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anessa Deleon’s career path reads a little like a fairy tale; a rags-to-riches story of sorts that—when

considering all that she has accomplished thus far—has all the makings of a happy ending. Her happily ever after, however, won’t be obtained via fairy godmother or sheer luck. It’s her determination, savvy business skills and many talents that will propel her career as both a sought-after interior designer and television personality.

Inspired by her Cuban roots, Deleon credits her flourishing career to the entrepreneurship and strong will that her family instilled in her from an early age. Though Deleon originally envisioned herself one day dressing celebrities as a stylist, the interior design classes she took while enrolled at Manhattan’s legendary Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) sparked her interest and steered her path in a new direction. Her schooling, coupled with a part-time job at her family-owned furniture store, found Deleon not only surrounded by the tools to take on the profession, but the ideal clientele.

“A lot of clients purchasing furniture would want me then to come to their homes to pick out paint colors,

jersey proud

window treatments and bedding,” Deleon says. “And then all of a sudden it’s ‘should I take down this wall?’ or ‘should I move this entire area and really blow this room out?’; it became more about design than aesthetics.”

After completing her degree, Deleon enrolled in classes for interior

design and simultaneously launched her business, Vanessa Deleon Associates. She was all of 21. Without missing a beat, Deleon took advantage of the opportunity to showcase her talents on the first season of the interior design themed hit reality show, Design Star, on HGTV.

“The show changed my career pretty substantially,” Deleon says. “As soon as the show finished, the notoriety

led to me doing a lot of great work.”By 2007 Deleon was honored

with the IFDA New York’s Rising Star of Interior Design award, and her work was regularly being featured in numerous design publications and gaining recognition from distinguished groups, including the American Society

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HOMEV

anessa Deleon’s career path reads a little like a fairy tale; a rags-to-riches story of sorts that—when

considering all that she has accomplished thus far—has all the makings of a happy ending. Her happily ever after, however, won’t be obtained via fairy godmother or sheer luck. It’s her determination, savvy business skills and many talents that will propel her career as both a sought-after interior designer and television personality.

Inspired by her Cuban roots, Deleon credits her flourishing career to the entrepreneurship and strong will that her family instilled in her from an early age. Though Deleon originally envisioned herself one day dressing celebrities as a stylist, the interior design classes she took while enrolled at Manhattan’s legendary Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) sparked her interest and steered her path in a new direction. Her schooling, coupled with a part-time job at her family-owned furniture store, found Deleon not only surrounded by the tools to take on the profession, but the ideal clientele.

“A lot of clients purchasing furniture would want me then to come to their homes to pick out paint colors,

jersey proud

window treatments and bedding,” Deleon says. “And then all of a sudden it’s ‘should I take down this wall?’ or ‘should I move this entire area and really blow this room out?’; it became more about design than aesthetics.”

After completing her degree, Deleon enrolled in classes for interior

design and simultaneously launched her business, Vanessa Deleon Associates. She was all of 21. Without missing a beat, Deleon took advantage of the opportunity to showcase her talents on the first season of the interior design themed hit reality show, Design Star, on HGTV.

“The show changed my career pretty substantially,” Deleon says. “As soon as the show finished, the notoriety

led to me doing a lot of great work.”By 2007 Deleon was honored

with the IFDA New York’s Rising Star of Interior Design award, and her work was regularly being featured in numerous design publications and gaining recognition from distinguished groups, including the American Society

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It’s that same metropolitan-grown determination that Deleon points to as the basis for much of her success. And the go-getter attitude that doesn’t allow for complacency continues to drive her in all aspects of her career.

“In New York City, everyone wants to be on top and they all have that goal,” Deleon says. “It has shaped me as an individual, as a woman, as a designer. Not that I want to be better than anybody because I never look to my left or my right. I focus on me. But I have that sense of I can be better because I want to be. I critique myself every single day and I’m hard on myself, and I feel just that alone fuels me for tomorrow.”

Vanessa Deleon’s tomorrows sure look bright, don’tcha think?

of Interior Designers. With momentum building, Deleon’s business began contracting commercial space and high-end clientele, while Deleon herself pursued television opportunities following her appearance on Design Star. As the host of Your Place Is A Deal Breaker on Spaces TV, a YouTube owned Web channel, a design expert on local news segments in the New York City area and on subsequent

Hear Her roar “New York City has shaped me as an individual, as a woman, as a designer. Not that I want to be better than anybody because I never look to my left or my right. I focus on me.”

HGTV shows, Deleon has become a familiar face. Second to her television success on Design Star would likely be her role alongside celebrity chef Robert Irvine on the Food Network’s popular series Restaurant: Impossible. Armed with the task of transforming a failing restaurant in just two days, Irvine—also the program’s host—enlists the help of professionals to complete the revamp, including Deleon.

Were the restaurants depicted in the show transformed in two days? Sure. Were there dozens of assistants and contractors behind the scenes who were never shown on camera? Absolutely.

“I always say, ‘At the end of the day, it’s TV’, so what you see isn’t necessarily always what it is,” Deleon says. “In this situation, there’s a lot of pro bono work being done in the background that a lot of people don’t realize.”

And the Vanessa Deleon we saw on the first season of HGTV’s Design Star?

“They definitely took the New York attitude that we all have—without it we couldn’t survive in this world—and stepped it up a notch,” she says. “We’re go-getters, we don’t mind working hard. We have that sort of je ne sais quoi about us. We may be too fast for someone else and that may look too aggressive or that may look like we’re trying too hard. But no, that’s just our character.”

Vanessa’s Raves The New York Design

Center is a mecca of design showrooms perfect for spending a day bouncing from showroom to showroom, gathering ideas and inspiration for projects of any size. “I love 200 Lexington. It’s one of my go-tos.”

For tile, DeLeon says she often relies on Porcelanosa, which always has a wide selection of tiles, mosaics and stone for every room in your home. New Jersey locations include East Brunswick, Paramus and Ramsey.

Another DeLeon pick: Artistic Tile in Paramus, which has modern and classic designs to fit your needs for either home or corporate projects.

Bonus: For inspiration on your interior design, look no farther than your closet. “When I do an in-home consultation I tend to look at my client’s closet just to see, are there pops of color, are there a lot of patterns, are they more monochromatic, maybe they are more tailored and traditional. There are a lot of things you can take away just from looking into someone’s closet.”

—AmANDA THOrOgOOD



Centuries ago, longevity wasn’t exactly an attribute of heretics. Considered at best traitors—and at worst

aligned with the devil—nonconformists, blasphemers and renegades typically ended up at the wrong end of a pointy stick. Nowadays, of course, it pays to be something of an iconoclast. At least that’s the idea behind Ecosse Moto Works’ visually bespoken, high-octane bellwether, the Heretic, and its cadre of delightfully wicked, luxury motorcycles.

The modern day evil genius behind the Heretic is one Donald Atchison. Once a Marine Corps offi cer, Atchison holds an MBA in mechanical engineering and a serious need to shatter expectations. A motorcycle enthusiast, Atchison was formerly a downhill skier, road racer and dirt bike riding speed freak. He founded Ecosse more than a decade ago to bring his creation to life.

Atchison began developing his idea for a high-end street bike worthy of exclusive furnishings, unprecedented design and aggressive performance. Napkin sketches and early drafts from his days as a business developer eventually took shape. In 2003, the fi rst road-ready models were released for a small group of selected afi cionados and collectors. And just like that, the Heretic became a staple of high-performance artisan motorcycles everywhere.

To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of crafting mercurial “anti-choppers,” Ecosse designed the Founder’s Edition Titanium XX, an even more radical V-Twin than its impressive predecessors.

While the exclusive FE Ti XX (just 13 are slated to be made) is stylistically similar to the Heretic model, Atchison is quick to note that the most important features of the bike are

wholly unique. Take the undercarriage. A fi rst of its kind, the trellis-style chassis and colorless coils of the

exhaust system are painstakingly handcrafted from titanium. Aside from being expensive, strong and

highly resistant to corrosion, titanium is also incredibly

light: At only 440 lbs., the bike delivers on all cylinders.

Before the four riders of the apocalypse get astride their

malevolent steeds for the fi rst and last

time, they would be wise to take a side trip to

the Ecosse Moto factory near Denver and consider the alternative to demon horsepower: American torque.

The FE Ti XX is like a timeless piece of art that you can mount, kick-start, throw back the throttle and explore the forbidden speeds with the help of a more than 200 horsepower, 2409cc billet engine that delivers more than 200 feet-lbs. of torque to the rear wheel at sea level. Buoyed by MotoGP-grade Öhlins suspension, the power screaming away underneath the rider is intoxicating, allowing the street bike to punish turns and straightaways with indifference. You can even embellish it with your own personal message. Try having as much fun with that priceless painting in your living room. Go ahead, I’ll wait.

While Ecosse maintains a cultish following with its satisfi ed customers, they’re relatively low profi le compared with other limited-production street bike manufacturers. But by moving away from its staple V-Twins to pursue F1-derived superbikes and crossovers—and with models currently in development—the future looks just as promising as the p ast decade.

Not too bad for a heretic sect hidden somewhere in the Rockies. Not bad at all.

GROUND

THE HERETIC: HOG HEAVENBY SIMON MURRAY

GIDDY UP The FE Ti XX has more than a 200 horsepower billet engine.

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Centuries ago, longevity wasn’t exactly an attribute of heretics. Considered at best traitors—and at worst

aligned with the devil—nonconformists, blasphemers and renegades typically ended up at the wrong end of a pointy stick. Nowadays, of course, it pays to be something of an iconoclast. At least that’s the idea behind Ecosse Moto Works’ visually bespoken, high-octane bellwether, the Heretic, and its cadre of delightfully wicked, luxury motorcycles.

The modern day evil genius behind the Heretic is one Donald Atchison. Once a Marine Corps offi cer, Atchison holds an MBA in mechanical engineering and a serious need to shatter expectations. A motorcycle enthusiast, Atchison was formerly a downhill skier, road racer and dirt bike riding speed freak. He founded Ecosse more than a decade ago to bring his creation to life.

Atchison began developing his idea for a high-end street bike worthy of exclusive furnishings, unprecedented design and aggressive performance. Napkin sketches and early drafts from his days as a business developer eventually took shape. In 2003, the fi rst road-ready models were released for a small group of selected afi cionados and collectors. And just like that, the Heretic became a staple of high-performance artisan motorcycles everywhere.

To commemorate the ten-year anniversary of crafting mercurial “anti-choppers,” Ecosse designed the Founder’s Edition Titanium XX, an even more radical V-Twin than its impressive predecessors.

While the exclusive FE Ti XX (just 13 are slated to be made) is stylistically similar to the Heretic model, Atchison is quick to note that the most important features of the bike are

wholly unique. Take the undercarriage. A fi rst of its kind, the trellis-style chassis and colorless coils of the

exhaust system are painstakingly handcrafted from titanium. Aside from being expensive, strong and

highly resistant to corrosion, titanium is also incredibly

light: At only 440 lbs., the bike delivers on all cylinders.

Before the four riders of the apocalypse get astride their

malevolent steeds for the fi rst and last

time, they would be wise to take a side trip to

the Ecosse Moto factory near Denver and consider the alternative to demon horsepower: American torque.

The FE Ti XX is like a timeless piece of art that you can mount, kick-start, throw back the throttle and explore the forbidden speeds with the help of a more than 200 horsepower, 2409cc billet engine that delivers more than 200 feet-lbs. of torque to the rear wheel at sea level. Buoyed by MotoGP-grade Öhlins suspension, the power screaming away underneath the rider is intoxicating, allowing the street bike to punish turns and straightaways with indifference. You can even embellish it with your own personal message. Try having as much fun with that priceless painting in your living room. Go ahead, I’ll wait.

While Ecosse maintains a cultish following with its satisfi ed customers, they’re relatively low profi le compared with other limited-production street bike manufacturers. But by moving away from its staple V-Twins to pursue F1-derived superbikes and crossovers—and with models currently in development—the future looks just as promising as the p ast decade.

Not too bad for a heretic sect hidden somewhere in the Rockies. Not bad at all.

GROUND

THE HERETIC: HOG HEAVENBY SIMON MURRAY

GIDDY UP The FE Ti XX has more than a 200 horsepower billet engine.

GROUNDhot wheels

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BY JOSHUA FINE

If a yacht is not unlike a revered spouse—accommodating, protective, adorned for years with an exclusive pet name—consider a personal

watercraft (PWC) a sexy date. Suggestive, quick and exhilarating, the only guilt your conscience will feel afterward will be from hindsight, as you confess to no one but yourself that the throttle could’ve been cranked more through those marshlands or frothy whitecaps.

While skimming across the relative calm of a lake, or shaving the foam off a more challenging ocean, it’s easy

to get tunnel vision with state-of-the-art PWCs. And Yamaha’s FX Cruiser SHO and Kawasaki’s Ultra 300 LX are no exception to this nautical enchantment. Considered the pinnacle of luxury PWCs, these two

sleek vehicles allow exploration for one to three riders. Just hold on; luxury in this case means riding a rocket-propelled missile over a thin meniscus of water at breakneck speeds. The child in you is smiling right now.

Even though many people use their names interchangeably when speaking about such watercraft, in reality, referring to

a Jet Ski as a WaveRunner, and vice versa, is like calling any animal with a bill and feathers a duck. While these vehicles have similar features, they also boast numerous characteristics that make them entirely unique and distinctive for the enthusiast.

Given the title of “best-selling luxury PWC of all time” is Yamaha’s fl agship WaveRunner, the FX Cruiser SHO. This mantle doesn’t come lightly. What sets this WaveRunner apart—other than the supercharged four-cylinder, high output engine, and Yamaha’s trademark vertical column of spray produced in the rear—are additional features that make perfect sense. For starters, the craft has a large stern platform

with handles; excellent for clambering aboard. Combine that with a tow hook and a storage hatch, and opportunities abound—wake boarding and waterskiing, to name two. And the fun is shareable thanks to an added third-person cruiser seat that’s just as comfortable and roomy as the other two.

Or maybe you’d like to ride solo (or with your daredevil friends) as you blast across sea foam like you’re on a Kawasaki super-sport Ninja motorbike? Well that’s certainly possible with the 2013 Jet Ski Ultra 300LX. Its 300 hp supercharged engine, a product of Kawasaki engineering, makes turning or long-cruises both highly enjoyable, thanks in part to a 20.6-gallon fuel tank, the highest capacity in its class. And the fi ve-way adjustable handlebars give the craft its own personal touch, as you go from the standard PWC adjustment to raised motocross handlebars in seconds.

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“best-selling luxury PWC of all time” is Yamaha’s fl agship WaveRunner, the FX Cruiser SHO. This mantle doesn’t come lightly. What sets this WaveRunner apart—other than the supercharged four-cylinder, high output engine, and Yamaha’s trademark vertical column of spray produced in the rear—are additional features that make perfect sense. For starters, the craft has a large stern platform

WATERFLYING MACHINE The 2013 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 300LX has a large 300 hp supercharged engine and a healthy 20.6-gallon fuel tank.

NEW WAVE Yamaha’s new FX Cruiser SHO has a supercharged four-cylinder, high output engine.

WET AND WILD

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BY JOSHUA FINE

If a yacht is not unlike a revered spouse—accommodating, protective, adorned for years with an exclusive pet name—consider a personal

watercraft (PWC) a sexy date. Suggestive, quick and exhilarating, the only guilt your conscience will feel afterward will be from hindsight, as you confess to no one but yourself that the throttle could’ve been cranked more through those marshlands or frothy whitecaps.

While skimming across the relative calm of a lake, or shaving the foam off a more challenging ocean, it’s easy

to get tunnel vision with state-of-the-art PWCs. And Yamaha’s FX Cruiser SHO and Kawasaki’s Ultra 300 LX are no exception to this nautical enchantment. Considered the pinnacle of luxury PWCs, these two

sleek vehicles allow exploration for one to three riders. Just hold on; luxury in this case means riding a rocket-propelled missile over a thin meniscus of water at breakneck speeds. The child in you is smiling right now.

Even though many people use their names interchangeably when speaking about such watercraft, in reality, referring to


Given the title of “best-selling luxury PWC of all time” is Yamaha’s fl agship WaveRunner, the FX Cruiser SHO. This mantle doesn’t come lightly. What sets this WaveRunner apart—other than the supercharged four-cylinder, high output engine, and Yamaha’s trademark vertical column of spray produced in the rear—are additional features that make perfect sense. For starters, the craft has a large stern platform

with handles; excellent for clambering aboard. Combine that with a tow hook and a storage hatch, and opportunities abound—wake boarding and waterskiing, to name two. And the fun is shareable thanks to an added third-person cruiser seat that’s just as comfortable and roomy as the other two.

Or maybe you’d like to ride solo (or with your daredevil friends) as you blast across sea foam like you’re on a Kawasaki super-sport Ninja motorbike? Well that’s certainly possible with the 2013 Jet Ski Ultra 300LX. Its 300 hp supercharged engine, a product of Kawasaki engineering, makes turning or long-cruises both highly enjoyable, thanks in part to a 20.6-gallon fuel tank, the highest capacity in its class. And the fi ve-way adjustable handlebars give the craft its own personal touch, as you go from the standard PWC adjustment to raised motocross handlebars in seconds.

WATERfl otation device


“best-selling luxury PWC of all time” is Yamaha’s fl agship WaveRunner, the FX Cruiser SHO. This mantle doesn’t come lightly. What sets this WaveRunner apart—other than the supercharged four-cylinder, high output engine, and Yamaha’s trademark vertical column of spray produced in the rear—are additional features that make perfect sense. For starters, the craft has a large stern platform

WATERFLYING MACHINE The 2013 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 300LX has a large 300 hp supercharged engine and a healthy 20.6-gallon fuel tank.

NEW WAVE Yamaha’s new FX Cruiser SHO has a supercharged four-cylinder, high output engine.

WET AND WILD

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Peppered with one-of-a-kind bookstores, boutiques, kitchen retailers and a bevy of other hidden treasures,

New York City’s Chelsea Market is a veritable food concourse. Serving as world headquarters of Food Network, this culinary mecca offers a centralized sampling of the eclectic eateries and experiences for which the island of Manhattan is known. With an empty stomach and big eyes I set out on a journey of exploration that included crepes, artisan cheeses, truffl es, perfectly baked donuts and other tasty delights.

Dubbed by Zagat as the “carbophile’s” paradise, Amy’s Bread has more than 20 different variations of bread and a mouthwatering selection of artisan cakes that will entice you

through the door and befuddle all your dieting resolutions. This is your new guilty pleasure. The Defi nitely Devil’s Food Cake “for chocolate lovers only” smoothly delivers a double layer of bittersweet chocolate cake generously topped with decadent silk frosting. Chocolate not your thing? The Lemon Mousseleine Cake boasts an intoxicating hint of lemon fl avors accented with tangy-sweet lemon custard. Whichever delicacy you choose, your slice of paradise will have you coming back for more.

Seeking a quick pick-me-up to sustain you as you stroll th rough corridors of this gastronomic nirvana? Head to One Lucky Duck, where everything—and we mean everything—served is certifi ed raw, vegan and, yes, organic. Specializing

in pressed juices and drinks packed with nutrients, the Duck is the ideal spot to refuel. And as no juice bar would be complete without the perfect amount of add-ons, One Lucky Duck has them all: Bee pollen, blue green algae, hemp protein and agave nectar can be added to any creation. Organic afi cionados, rejoice!

Let’s talk Austrailia, shall we? Nestled within Chelsea Market is Tuck Shop, “the great Aussie bite,” which doubles as the perfect place to grab a quick snack or full-on feast. We recommend the Spinach and Ricotta Roll, the perfect marriage of a light, fl aky crust and savory center. A short trip from the ordinary with far out taste, the Shop will send you “waltzing Matilda” on your way.

If you’re searching for a fresh sit-down meal within the heart of the Market, make your way over to The Green Table, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine bar that offers nothing but sustainable, organic, biodynamic food and drink.

Don’t forget The Filling Station, the full service oil, vinegar, salt and beer bar. Carrying the fi nest local and imported varieties of its four specialties, The Filling Station is perhaps the only place in town where you can try delicacies such as Blood Orange Olive Oil, Espresso Vinegar, Hawaiian Hiwakai Salt (derived from solar evaporated pools formed from natural lava fl ow), Duvel Ale (a signature Flemish ale) and local favorite, Brooklyn Pilsner lager.

Chelsea Market makes for a fascinating stop highlighting the Manhattan’s endless marvels. Family friendly. Exotic. Delicious. Chelsea Market should be on everyone’s “must-do” list. It’s simply delicious.

EMPIRE DINING Chelsea Market is a culinary mecca that offers a sampling of the eclectic eateries for which Manhattan is known.

glorious food

HUNGER GAMES: CHELSEA MARKETBY AMANDA MCELROY

TASTEin pressed juices and drinks packed with nutrients, the Duck is the ideal spot to refuel. And as no juice bar would be complete without the perfect amount of add-ons, One Lucky Duck has them all: Bee pollen, blue green algae, hemp protein and agave nectar can be added to any creation. Organic afi cionados, rejoice!

Nestled within Chelsea Market is Shopdoubles as the perfect place to grab a quick snack or full-on feast. We recommend the Roll, fl aky crust and savory center. A short trip from the ordinary with far out

EMPIRE DININGculinary mecca that offers a sampling of the eclectic eateries for which Manhattan is known.

HUNGER GAMES:

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TASTE

Peppered with one-of-a-kind bookstores, boutiques, kitchen retailers and a bevy of other hidden treasures,

New York City’s Chelsea Market is a veritable food concourse. Serving as world headquarters of Food Network, this culinary mecca offers a centralized sampling of the eclectic eateries and experiences for which the island of Manhattan is known. With an empty stomach and big eyes I set out on a journey of exploration that included crepes, artisan cheeses, truffl es, perfectly baked donuts and other tasty delights.

Dubbed by Zagat as the “carbophile’s” paradise, Amy’s Bread has more than 20 different variations of bread and a mouthwatering selection of artisan cakes that will entice you

through the door and befuddle all your dieting resolutions. This is your new guilty pleasure. The Defi nitely Devil’s Food Cake “for chocolate lovers only” smoothly delivers a double layer of bittersweet chocolate cake generously topped with decadent silk frosting. Chocolate not your thing? The Lemon Mousseleine Cake boasts an intoxicating hint of lemon fl avors accented with tangy-sweet lemon custard. Whichever delicacy you choose, your slice of paradise will have you coming back for more.

Seeking a quick pick-me-up to sustain you as you stroll th rough corridors of this gastronomic nirvana? Head to One Lucky Duck, where everything—and we mean everything—served is certifi ed raw, vegan and, yes, organic. Specializing

in pressed juices and drinks packed with nutrients, the Duck is the ideal spot to refuel. And as no juice bar would be complete without the perfect amount of add-ons, One Lucky Duck has them all: Bee pollen, blue green algae, hemp protein and agave nectar can be added to any creation. Organic afi cionados, rejoice!

Let’s talk Austrailia, shall we? Nestled within Chelsea Market is Tuck Shop, “the great Aussie bite,” which doubles as the perfect place to grab a quick snack or full-on feast. We recommend the Spinach and Ricotta Roll, the perfect marriage of a light, fl aky crust and savory center. A short trip from the ordinary with far out taste, the Shop will send you “waltzing Matilda” on your way.

If you’re searching for a fresh sit-down meal within the heart of the Market, make your way over to The Green Table, a farm-to-table restaurant and wine bar that offers nothing but sustainable, organic, biodynamic food and drink.

Don’t forget The Filling Station, the full service oil, vinegar, salt and beer bar. Carrying the fi nest local and imported varieties of its four specialties, The Filling Station is perhaps the only place in town where you can try delicacies such as Blood Orange Olive Oil, Espresso Vinegar, Hawaiian Hiwakai Salt (derived from solar evaporated pools formed from natural lava fl ow), Duvel Ale (a signature Flemish ale) and local favorite, Brooklyn Pilsner lager.

Chelsea Market makes for a fascinating stop highlighting the Manhattan’s endless marvels. Family friendly. Exotic. Delicious. Chelsea Market should be on everyone’s “must-do” list. It’s simply delicious.

EMPIRE DINING Chelsea Market is a culinary mecca that offers a sampling of the eclectic eateries for which Manhattan is known.

glorious food

HUNGER GAMES: CHELSEA MARKETBY AMANDA MCELROY

TASTEin pressed juices and drinks packed with nutrients, the Duck is the ideal spot to refuel. And as no juice bar would be complete without the perfect amount of add-ons, One Lucky Duck has them all: Bee pollen, blue green algae, hemp protein and agave nectar can be added to any creation. Organic afi cionados, rejoice!

Nestled within Chelsea Market is Shopdoubles as the perfect place to grab a quick snack or full-on feast. We recommend the Roll, fl aky crust and savory center. A short trip from the ordinary with far out

EMPIRE DININGculinary mecca that offers a sampling of the eclectic eateries for which Manhattan is known.

HUNGER GAMES:

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PhotogRAPhY: Charles Palmisano

Luxury Comes HomeEager for an exciting 2013, HudsonMOD invited many of those who helped make 2012 so impressive to the Upper Montclair Country Club for a luxury networking event. Amidst hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, wine tastings and new acquaintances, guests learned of HudsonMOD’s newest endeavors, upcoming event calendar and the anticipated HudsonMOD 100 special issue, which will make its debut at the close of the year.

Lee Ann Lewis, Kara Bosi, Raluca Pintea

John Iaciofano, Suzanne Corbo, Marlene Iaciofano, Laura D’Angelo

Christopher Burns, Richard Pérez-Feria, Simon Murray

Michael and Lyn CovielloRichard Pérez-Feria Ahren Toro, Amanda Thorogood

Jocelyn Taylor, Michelle Radley, Nancy Mikulich

Shana Newstadt-Skiadas, Maria Giron, Brenda Grafas, Stephanie Grafas, Michelle Horn

Marie Papp, Christine Figliuolo, Rhonda Lerner

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events

PhotogRAPhY: Charles Palmisano

Luxury Comes HomeEager for an exciting 2013, HudsonMOD invited many of those who helped make 2012 so impressive to the Upper Montclair Country Club for a luxury networking event. Amidst hors d’oeuvres, specialty cocktails, wine tastings and new acquaintances, guests learned of HudsonMOD’s newest endeavors, upcoming event calendar and the anticipated HudsonMOD 100 special issue, which will make its debut at the close of the year.

Lee Ann Lewis, Kara Bosi, Raluca Pintea

John Iaciofano, Suzanne Corbo, Marlene Iaciofano, Laura D’Angelo

Christopher Burns, Richard Pérez-Feria, Simon Murray

Michael and Lyn CovielloRichard Pérez-Feria Ahren Toro, Amanda Thorogood

Jocelyn Taylor, Michelle Radley, Nancy Mikulich

Shana Newstadt-Skiadas, Maria Giron, Brenda Grafas, Stephanie Grafas, Michelle Horn

Marie Papp, Christine Figliuolo, Rhonda Lerner



eventsVIP Shopping Event

HudsonMOD and Paul Miller Auto Group helped raise a toast to another successful season at Schultz Furriers on February

28. Held at Schultz Furriers’ luxe Millburn boutique, guests sampled hors d’oeuvres, tried on the latest fashions, indulged in wine and scotch tastings and participated in a charity raffle to benefit the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

PhotogRAPhY: David Kaptein

Doug Bilenski, Jason LemboShana Newstadt-Skiadas, John Skiadas, Maria tomei, Ashley SchultzChristina and Lou DeMartino

Brian Kelly of Paul Miller Carter, Christine, Robert and Ashley Schultz



It’s hard to resist Brad Goreski. From the reed-thin Canadian’s first on-screen appearance as the endearingly (overly?) sensitive junior

assistant to Hollywood celebrity über-stylist Rachel Zoe, Goreski was the puppy in the window we had to take home. And, boy, did we ever.

After three seasons of sartorial giggles, gallons of tears and the smartest, sharpest fashion eye on television as a key player in Bravo’s long-running hit The Rachel Zoe Project, Goreski was rewarded by the network with his own series, It’s A Brad, Brad World (season two is currently airing), after announcing to Zoe that he was leaving her employ. By all accounts, Zoe—and, significantly, her husband, Rodger Berman—didn’t take Goreski’s departure well at all. At all.

Goreski’s career ascension has been fast and impressive: A couple of summer interning gigs at couture bibles Vogue and W, an assistant role at Vogue’s Los Angeles office and a career-defining chance encounter with Zoe. Goreski

are picked on the most in school have something very special to contribute to the world. They really do.

Tell me about you and Rachel Zoe.I’m at a peaceful place with the entire Rachel situation. Here’s where I’m at—I adore Rachel and I always will. If Rachel ever wanted to talk to me, my door’s totally open.

How many tears are shed this season of It’s A Brad, Brad World?Oh, way less than last year! [Laughs] This season you’ll see me as more of a boss since I have two new assistants. There’s big drama coming their way, of course, but I’m no Miranda Priestley as a boss. Even when I’m mean, I’m nice. [Laughs]

Who’s Hollywood’s best-dressed?Well, besides my clients, Rooney Mara has a very individual style that I love. She’s completely unique. Diane Kruger is another contender, and you can’t go wrong with the classic Helen Mirren—I think her look is effervescent with a wink-wink to the audience.

In five years you’re doing what?I’m really happy where things are now, but I’d love to see the Brad Goreski brand grow. I hope my business is at a different level in five years, but I’m still styling.

Any experience with New Jersey.I’m friends with [Real Housewives Of New Jersey star] Caroline Manzo, whom I love. And at a book signing in New Jersey last year I met the chicest 11-year-old I’ve ever seen. So, yes, Jersey’s great.

Tell me a secret.I wear $19.99 slippers with memory foam around the house. What’s so funny, Richard? It’s true! [Laughs]

Are you happy?You know, I’m extremely happy. I really am. Thanks for asking! [Laughs]

encoreis currently riding high as Exclusive Brand Stylist for Kate Spade New York, author of a best-selling memoir, Born To Be Brad: My Life and Style, So Far (HarperCollins) and go-to stylist for some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Jessica Alba, Demi Moore, Christina Ricci, Minka Kelly, Stacy Keibler, Rashida Jones and many more.

Speaking with Brad Goreski is exactly how you imagine it would be—a hell of a lot of fun. He’s chatty, honest and witty and you could easily see how he could become your best friend. But make no mistake: This new, mature, business-savvy, telegenic, fashion-obsessed man is a puppy no more. Big dog Brad has arrived. Woof!

— richard pÉrez-feria

Define luxury.A day off—an entire day that I’m not married to my iPhone.

What’s the biggest fashion mistake women make?It’s this ongoing fascination with comfort. Sweat pants and borderline pajamas are not OK outside the home. Ever. [Laughs]

Easiest fashion fix?Straying outside their comfort zone: If you wear sweats, try jeans. If you wear jeans, try a pencil skirt. Just push your boundaries a little bit.

Do you realize how many young people you’ve helped?I wasn’t aware until I went on my book tour last year in the US and Canada. I think it’s very important to emphasize to all young people—gay or straight—that the kids who

NO SWEAT “Sweat pants and pajamas are not OK outside the home. Ever.”

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