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the Walnut Street Theatre on March 23, 1942, following her success with The Philadelphia Story, both

onstage and on-screen. In the 1940s, Walnut Street Theatre was a tryout house for productions on their

way to Broadway. Hepburn’s appearance during that time was significant, as her name brought many people to

the theater. In the show, Hepburn played a New England widow who operates a boarding house in Washington.

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cover they have truly fallen in love. Hepburn gave a fine performance playing opposite Elliott Nugent. Nugent,

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People 45 Retail Royalty

King of Prussia Mall general manager

Robert Hart shepherds the retail colossus

through its 50th anniversary year.

48 No Strings Attached Melanie R. Hill is a plucky Philadelphia

violinist with a sound all her own.

50 Philadelphia StorySilver Linings Playbook author Matthew

Quick discusses the highs and lows of Philly

life, fiction writing, and Eagles fandom.

52 Icing on the CakeThe cancer center City of Hope’s annual

fundraiser declares, “Let them eat cake!”

while other philanthropic spring social

events break winter’s lingering grasp.

Culture 58 Abbey Road

Winterthur Museum’s “Costumes of Downton

Abbey” displays fashion fit for lords and

ladies, while a new exhibit at The Barnes

Foundation interrogates fabrics of global

colonialism.

Taste 62 Modern Master

“Iron chef” Masaharu Morimoto’s new line

of knives has his eponymous Philly

restaurant sharper than ever.

16 Front Runners

28 From the Editor-in-Chief

30 From the Publisher

33 Invited

42 The List

48 No Strings AttachedMelanie R. Hill is bridging worlds with her music.

66 Cui-SceneSake, the versatile Japanese rice wine, is

hot (and chilled) at Philadelphia

restaurants and a local boutique owner

shares her favorite sushi spots.

68 Flower PowerMasako Hamada and Adelaide Ferguson

discuss plans for the annual Subaru

Cherry Blossom Festival while lunching at

Old City’s Zento.

Treasures 72 Get Into the Grove

Local fashion expert Fran D’Ambrosio

opens her first boutique, Ella’s Grove, in

Bryn Mawr.

74 Style SpotlightToBox outfits Philly’s stylish men, while

Bentley Motors’ new handbags kick

women’s accessories into high gear.

76 Frame of MindGene Kogan’s Rittenhouse revelation,

EYEsite, frames the faces of locals and

celebrities alike.

80 Girl About TownFor city dwellers planning a new look for

the new year, trendsetter Sabrina

Tamburino Thorne shares her secrets.

82 Time in ColorLike the city’s annual PHS Philadelphia

Flower Show, these new floral-hued

timepieces are blooming beautifully.

84 Optical EffectsDreamskin, Dior’s latest antiaging wonder

cream, uses rare f lowers to provide the

ultimate natural enhancement to skin in

need of a pick-me-up.

88 You, Even BetterThe laser skincare treatment Clear +

Brilliant restores skin with less pain—and

recovery time—than any other on the

market, and Philadelphians are bouncing

with the latest hot workout: rebounding.


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Bridal Special 93 Wedded Bliss

Whether her style is classic, vintage,

minimalist, or inspired by nature, our

annual guide will help the Philadelphia

bride set the perfect wedding scene.

102 Initial ImpressionsToday’s brides and grooms are wedding

their new names in style.

106 Mellow YellowColored diamonds are the latest luxury

way to “put a ring on it.”

Features 112 The Fashion Star

Nicole Richie tells her supermodel

friend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley that

she’s loving every minute of the not-so-

simple life.

As told to Marni Prichard Manko

Photography by Andrew Macpherson

116 A Rittenhouse RomanceSpring trends shed light on a night at the

Rittenhouse Hotel.

Photography by Jason Mcdonald

124 Continuing EducationCompassionate organizations and their

employees are working tirelessly to ensure

that Philly’s at-risk schools make the grade.

By Robert Strauss

Photography by Jeffrey Stockbridge

130 Family TiesPhilanthropic financial experts explain

the complications—and rewards—of

multigenerational giving.

62 Modern MasterMasaharu Morimoto’s Toro Tartare keeps Philadelphians coming back.

Haute Property 134 Interior Department

Local designer Barbara Eberlein outfits her

home with personal touches to liven up her

empty nest.

138 EstatementsComcast has the city skyline looking up,

Rittenhouse gets the East Coast’s first

Radisson Blu hotel, a local legend’s home goes

on the market, and multiuse complexes break

ground at Temple and in University City.

144 Bathing BeautiesMinimalist looks and creative materials

turn bathrooms into domestic sanctuaries.

146 Ferrari on FireFerrari’s F12 Berlinetta looks like a beast

but handles like a dream.


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112 The Fashion StarNicole Richie’s boho-chic elegance proves that the fashionable life can be “simple” after all.

The Guide 151 Smoke and Mirrors

Ashton Cigar Bar lights up Philly’s

sophisticated smoking scene.

152 DevourA spate of restaurant debuts has diners

hungry for something new in 2014.

154 ImbibeLocal watering holes offer herb-infused

cocktails just in time for spring.

156 RelaxGet a new do and become a new you with the

one-of-a-kind hair specialties of local spas.

158 AcquireThese choice Philadelphia favorites help

the modern man accessorize.

Feud for Thought 160 One Is the

Loneliest NumberAfter successful debuts, many of Philly’s

blockbuster chefs are planning their sequels.

ON THE COVER: Nicole RichiePhotography by Andrew MacphersonStyling by Chloé and Marie-Lou Bartoli

White top, Alexander Wang ($575). Knit Wit, 1723 Chestnut St., 215-564-4760; alexanderwang.com. Concentrical collar necklace, House of Harlow ($78). Lord & Taylor, 121 E. City Line Ave., Bala Cynwyd, 610-664-9050; houseofharlow.com


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With Philadelphia Style’s Brittany Corbett, Alexandra Leshner, and Michelle Mass at our Holiday issue cover party.

We all have to follow our own path to personal style. And—let’s face it—sometimes it’s a long and

winding road. I’m right at that age when the trends I loved as a teenager

are being glamorized by a new generation: floral prints, gold accessories,

and Doc Martens. They’re the same looks that cause me to cringe

whenever I f lip through my junior-high photo albums—did I actually

think a one-piece romper was fashionable?—or to hear my mom’s words

echoing in my head that she wore the same thing when she was my age,

when I would float down the stairs for school in the morning dressed in

something I thought was so incredibly trendy. At the time, I dismissed

her comments as nothing more than an exaggeration. Now that I’m older,

I’m finding out that it’s really true. Fashion does come full circle; there

isn’t much that hasn’t been done before.

Whether or not Nicole Richie had the good sense to avoid those

unfortunate rompers, our Spring Fashion issue cover star’s style evolution

has been exciting to watch over the last decade. Most of us first became

familiar with her in 2003 on The Simple Life, a reality show that had

Richie and then-best friend Paris Hilton

roughing it at minimum-wage jobs—like

playing housekeeper, working on a dairy

farm, and manning a fast-food drive-

through. The show enjoyed a five-season run thanks to Richie’s quick wit

and thinly veiled sarcasm, not to mention the over-the-top style—remem-

ber trucker hats, velour jumpsuits, and hair extensions?

What a difference 10 years make. Today Richie is the epitome of

laid-back bohemian style and shares her love of all things colorful and

eclectic through her House of Harlow 1960 line and The Nicole Richie

Collection for QVC, between juggling motherhood, TV projects, and

charity work. In this issue, Richie sits down with actress and supermodel

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to discuss friendship, fashion, figure skating,

and the future. As this is our first issue of 2014, I can’t think of two

more-exciting names to kick off another year at Philadelphia Style.

Follow me on Twitter at @philastylekm and on phillystylemag.com.

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FROM TOP: My wife, Lauren, and I rang in the new year at The Ritz-Carlton with good friends Craig and BJ Spencer; With Howard Eskin, John Kushnir, and the Eagles cheerleaders at Lincoln Financial Field celebrating the release of our Men’s issue.

Audi’s Michael Brairton and I posed with Beth Behrs on the red carpet at our Audi-sponsored Holiday cover party at Trust.Spring has sprung in

Philadelphia, and we have already

jumped headfirst into all that is happening in our

city this season. Coming off a record year in 2013,

we’re eager to push this magazine to new limits with

both our advertising and editorial efforts.

Our pages shine a spotlight on the people and

projects you’ll need to know about in 2014. As

evidenced by the ever-changing skyline, the City of

Brotherly Love is becoming a major player in the

real estate sphere. In this issue’s Estatements

section, we cover one of the city’s biggest real estate

announcements: the new Comcast Innovation and

Technology Center,

which will break

ground later this year.

The $1.2 billion,

59-story tower will not only be a hub for Comcast’s

growing workforce, but it will also be home to a

Four Seasons Hotel. Also on our radar is the SLS

International Hotel and Residences, a joint venture

between Dranoff Properties, one of the nation’s

foremost developers, and the industry-leading

hospitality, lifestyle, and real estate development

company sbe. This will be a landmark project for

Broad Street, and we’re excited to see it take shape.

With each new year comes the opportunity to do

bigger and better things, and that’s exactly what we

plan to do here at Philadelphia Style. We’re looking

forward to creating new partnerships, strengthen-

ing existing ones, and continuing to bring you the

intriguing, meaningful content that you love to

read. There will be a lot to talk about in 2014, and

we’re happy to start the conversation.

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of honor when Philadelphia Style, along

with the Delaware Valley Audi Dealers,

celebrated the magazine’s Holiday issue with a

spirited fête at Trust on November 19. The 2

Broke Girls actress and cover star lit up the red

carpet alongside boyfriend and Mad Men actor

Michael Gladis before heading inside to

mingle with family and friends.

Glimmer GirlACTRESS BETH BEHRS SPARKLES ON THE RED CARPET AT TRUST.

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Mark and Nancy Feldscher with Drew Braunstein and Tina Elmer

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Mini USA Late Fall EventAlong with Mini USA, Philadelphia Style celebrated its Late Fall issue with an exclusive VIP cocktail party on November 5. Howard Eskin, Julie Dorenbos, John Clark, and other guests enjoyed music from DJ Eddie Tully, signature drinks by Bacardi USA and Stella Artois, and gourmet hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Aramark and Prime Stache, Brent Celek’s new restaurant.34 PHILLYSTYLEMAG.COM

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Style WarsJoseph Anthony Retreat Spa and Salon and Fox 29’s Jennaphr Frederick hosted the fifth annual Style Wars at The Ritz-Carlton on November 17. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a live performance by Pretty Poison’s Jade Starling, and a raffle for a 2014 Porsche Boxster, provided by Porsche of the Main Line. All the looks for the style competition were furnished by Saks Fifth Avenue.

Wigs and WishesMartino Cartier and Friends Are by Your Side hosted A Night of Wigs and Wishes at Lucien’s Manor in Berlin, New Jersey, on November 3. The annual soirée, which helps to grant wishes to women and children battling cancer, featured a number of special guests, including Tabatha Coffey from Bravo’s Tabatha Takes Over, Mary Sciarrone of Cake Boss, and the cast of Jerseylicious.

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Frank Kerbeck and Bill Pekarsky

PAFA BacchanalThe Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts held its 15th annual Bacchanal Wine Gala and Auction on November 9. The event, a celebration of Napa Valley and the historic Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, honored Thomas Jefferson Award recipients Mike Grgich, Warren Winiarski, and George Taber and featured an appearance by celebrity chef Kevin Sbraga.

Maserati Ghibli DebutOn December 12, an elite crowd of car enthusiasts flocked to Caffe Aldo Lamberti as F.C. Kerbeck Maserati unveiled the all-new Maserati Ghibli. Craig and Marie Kandravi, S. Manzoor Abidi, and other guests enjoyed light bites as well as cocktails by Peroni and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.36 PHILLYSTYLEMAG.COM

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Global Conservation GalaOn November 14, the Philadelphia Zoo held its fourth annual Global Conservation Gala at the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. The event—which christened 2014 the “Year of the Big Cat” and launched the zoo’s focus on the issues facing large felines—celebrates individuals, families, and organizations that have contributed significantly to wildlife causes. Marcella Kelly, Diane Ramsey, and The Buck Family were this year’s honorees.

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William and Jenna Gardner

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Strawberry Mansion ReopeningPhiladelphia’s movers and shakers gathered on October 17 to celebrate the official grand reopening of the historic Strawberry Mansion. The guests were among the first to view the results of four years of restoration and preservation efforts at the Fairmount Park property, as well as a never-before-seen mural by Dot Bunn and Patrick Connors titled The Portage Trail to Strawberry Mansion. Brûlée Catering provided a cocktail reception.

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Gayle Jackson, Brian Westbrook, and Renée Reese

Brian Baldinge with Vince and Janet Papale and Ed Rendell

Green Is the New BlackThe Barkann Family Healing Hearts Foundation hosted a private fashion show at the offices of Griesing Law on December 4. Former and current Philadelphia Eagles players, such as Brian Westbrook and Jon Dorenbos, sported the new line of Ventresca Ltd. custom suits, while guests, decked out in their favorite shades of green, enjoyed light bites by The Capital Grille, cocktails, and interactive Xbox gaming provided by Microsoft.

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League of Women Voters ReceptionOn November 14, The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania honored Carol Tamburino for her civic leadership with a reception at The Union League. Guests including Vince Papale and Tony Lo Bianco enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and music by Gino Cortopassi.

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Robert Hart has seen and done just about

everything in the world of retail. Since

taking over as general manager of King

of Prussia Mall in 2004, he has hobnobbed

with celebrities like Martha Stewart, Rachael

Ray, and the cast of Twilight. But he’s also not

afraid to roll up his sleeves—such as the time in

2011 when 10 inches of rain flooded a portion

of the mall and he had to make sure his 400

stores were ready to open the next day.

Since he assumed the helm of America’s

second-largest mall, which opened in 1963

and continues its 50th anniversary celebra-

tion this year, Hart has overseen continuous

growth, including two expansions—the latter

slated to break ground this year—despite

rocky economic times, with many wondering

about the future of brick-and-mortar. But he’s

also still the guy who gives directions to cus-

tomers searching for the right store among the

mall’s 180 acres. It’s all in a day’s work.

On any given day, scores of out-of-towners,

Retail RoyaltyAS KING OF PRUSSIA MALL CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY, GENERAL MANAGER ROBERT HART TALKS ABOUT THE LUXURY RETAIL COMPLEX’S EVER-EXPANDING IMPACT.BY KATHLEEN NICHOLSON WEBBER

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He may reign over a vast kingdom, but Robert Hart always has time to give his subjects directions.


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international tourists, and locals descend upon Hart’s retail behemoth to look for items you can’t

find at your average strip mall. Here they’re treated to designers like Cartier, Louis Vuitton,

Hermès, and Gucci and dining that ranges from The Capital Grille and Sullivan’s Steakhouse

to Shake Shack. “We’re like a big city,” Hart says. A city that welcomes 20 million visitors a year

and has a footprint large enough to accommodate the Great Pyramid of Giza five times over.

In 2013, Hart saw 20 new retailers serving every age group join the mall. The latest expan-

sion will add another 140,000 square feet and 50 more stores and will connect the mall’s two

halves, the Plaza and the Court. “It’s so big that sometimes it gets confusing,” he admits. But of

course, Hart had a solution, adding greeters to give directions, shuttles to carry shoppers to

different sections of “the city,” and golf carts to whisk them, laden with packages, back to their

cars. It’s the kind of service that keeps both mere mortals and celebs coming back (Tiger

Woods and the Kardashians have been spotted shopping here).

Hart’s insight into the modern shopper is an amalgamation of observations from more than

30 years in the business. Out of college, he joined Kmart’s management training program and

stayed there for four years. (At the time, the company was the number-one retailer in the coun-

try.) By the mid-’80s, he’d become assistant manager at Kravco Company’s management

training program, before taking on the role of district property manager, responsible for over-

seeing approximately one third of the company’s portfolio, including regional shopping centers.

It’s here that he honed his skills as a leader. “You’ve got to surround yourself with good people,”

he says, “and trust them to work hard and empower them to do their jobs.”

While contracts for the next expansion are currently being negotiated, Hart remains involved

in choosing new tenants. Recent experience shows that the future of retail includes plenty of

restaurants: The mall has 40 and plans to add more. “People come here for higher-end stores and

restaurants you can’t find just anywhere,” he says. “Shopping should be an experience, and that

includes having a great meal.” It could mean a cuisine from halfway around the globe or maybe

a bit of local flavor—with a restaurant like Tony Luke’s luring even Brad Pitt in for cheesesteaks.

Despite his lofty post at this retail colossus, it’s still his daily interactions with customers that

keep Hart excited about the business. “I just met a couple from upstate New York,” he says, “and

they come here one weekend every year, stay in a hotel, and shop. It’s an annual tradition.”

When he’s not traversing King of Prussia Mall’s

endless corridors, Hart enjoys outdoor activities like

backpacking and hiking. But it’s another love, climb-

ing—equal parts skill, strategy, and perseverance—that

mirrors his career in retail. Among the mountains he has

scaled is Yosemite National Park’s iconic Half Dome.

“With 20 million visitors a year, I enjoy the challenges of

working here,” Hart says, “but I also like to get away to

the peace and beauty of our national parks.” Whatever

the setting—a mountain or a mall—this is a man who

feels at home poised at the peak. PS

FAR LEFT: Plans and blueprints for additions to King of Prussia Mall are stacked in Hart’s office. LEFT: In the management office hangs this rendering of the 1966 opening of Gimbels at the mall.

Hart scrutinizes every inch of the mall’s 180 acres.

*the future of retail“Shopping centers will continue to evolve, with smarter technology to

better communicate with consumers.”

*on lessons learned“It’s important to be flexible and

open-minded, as the job is constantly changing. It also helps to

have a ‘glass half full’ mentality.”

*favorite restaurants“Corner Bakery Cafe for lunch, Tony

Luke’s for a cheesesteak, and Morton’s The Steakhouse for a

special dinner.”

*best winter vacation “Skiing the bowls in Vail, Colorado.”

HART TO HART

Robert Hart talks about shopping, skiing, and steakhouses.

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At 4 years old, a few dolls and a vivid imagination are enough to

keep most girls entertained. But for Melanie R. Hill, watching her

older sister in a private violin lesson inspired her to reach for play-

things of a different nature. “You wonder what [a person] could really

contemplate at 4, but music has always attracted my attention,” she says.

“So when I noticed my sister playing violin, I told myself, I want to do that.”

No StringsAttachedWHEN SHE’S NOT CAPTIVATING AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE, SEASONED VIOLINIST MELANIE R. HILL CALLS PHILADELPHIA HOME. BY ALEXANDRA LESHNER

Since then, music has been a way of life for Hill, a

Virginia native who moved to Philadelphia in 2012 to

pursue a doctorate in English language and literature

at the University of Pennsylvania. But “it was always

music that stayed at the core,” she says.

Her commitment to her craft has more

than paid off: Hill’s résumé of concerts on

local and national stages is impressive. At

only 19, she had her first major turn in the

spotlight, performing the national anthem

at a Los Angeles Lakers game. She then

went on to victory at Amateur Night at New

York City’s Apollo Theatre, winning over

its famously difficult crowd, followed by

two first-place finishes on TV’s Showtime at

the Apollo. And last year she opened for

John Legend at the 12th annual Dr. Martin

Luther King Jr. Lecture in Social Justice at

Penn’s Irvine Auditorium.

Her most memorable achievements,

however, are two performances at an even

more hallowed hall. “Playing at the White

House was the pinnacle,” Hill says of her

June 2011 recitals. “Someone who worked there came

to me and said, ‘Thank you so much for what you’re

doing; our house needs this music.’ To know that I had

a hand in calming the minds of the people who work

in the White House was a blessing.”

Although she has toured throughout the US, what

Hill appreciates most is how her adopted hometown

has embraced her music. “The Philadelphia audience

has been absolutely wonderful,” says the musician,

who is planning a local concert in April and often

performs at neighborhood churches. “People say how

much my music has inspired them, and that’s how

I know I was created to impact lives musically. But I

never would have imagined that God would take my

talent to such levels.”

In her downtime, when she’s alone with her instru-

ment, Hill retreats to the spot in Philly that holds the

most meaning for her: “I love the Benjamin Franklin

Bridge. Music is a bridge that connects one person’s mind to another’s—

the relationship between the artist and the audience. That’s why the Race

Street Pier is one of my favorite spots in Philadelphia.”

Location is key for Hill, especially as she gears up to begin work on her

next album. “I really want to choose the right studio to record in,” she says.

“Everything needs to be in place for this album to be explosive.” PS

INSIGHTFavorite musicians: Fred Hammond, Stevie Wonder, and John Legend, to name just a few.

Guilty pleasures: Barnes & Noble and Cold Stone Creamery’s Cake Batter ice cream.

On my nightstand: Sonata Mulattica by Rita Dove

From the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to the White House, Melanie R. Hill is taking her turn in the spotlight.


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From Benjamin Franklin to Noam Chomsky and, of course,

the creators of the Berenstain Bears, Philadelphia has seen

authors of all stripes. One of the latest is Matthew Quick, whose

debut novel, The Silver Linings Playbook, tells the story of a local fam-

ily’s efforts to support each other through mental illness

and the up-and-down fortunes of the Philadelphia

Eagles. “I was trying to write about this place that was

really healthy and really bad for me at the same time,

and that’s what the Eagles are for most people in

Philadelphia,” Quick jokes.

The 2012 David O. Russell film based on the book

starred Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence and

was nominated for eight Academy Awards—includ-

ing nods in all four acting categories (netting

Lawrence an Oscar) and for best picture. His latest

novel, The Good Luck of Right Now (published by

Harper), is the story of Bartholomew Neil, a mentally

challenged Philadelphian, told entirely through let-

ters to actor Richard Gere. A feature film adaptation

is currently in development.

Quick sat down with Philadelphia Style to discuss

his work old and new, the city’s literary character

(and characters!), and his own Philadelphia story.

Philly plays such a huge role in your writing. What is your history

with the city?

I have memories going back to being a small kid on the stoop in North

Philly, where I was born. It’s just always been a part of my identity. It’s who

I am. It’s where my people come from.

What is it about the relationships of Philadelphians that makes

them interesting subjects?

Philadelphians are people who care about each other. They’re hard on

each other, but if you do the right things, people reward that. My books

are largely about people who make ways to find unlikely communities

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and bond together. But one of the downsides of being in this place is that

it’s hard to be different. Writing poetry in high school didn’t compute. I

might as well have said, “I’m going to quarterback the Eagles someday.”

So how did your new book, The Good Luck of Right Now, come about?

I started thinking about the rhythms of the universe and the coincidences

that brought me to this point—synchronicity was interesting to me.

Also, many years ago I received a “Free Tibet” letter from Richard Gere.

I read it and I thought, There must be people who take this seriously.

Since writing these books, you’ve become an advocate for mental

health awareness. Can you tell us more about that?

True love for someone isn’t loving them just when their life is perfect.

That’s also Philly: We may have warts, but we take care of our own. PS

RIGHT: At The Water Works Restaurant and Lounge, Quick

contemplates Philly communities. BELOW: His latest novel, The Good Luck of Right

Now, is now available.

INSIGHTPhilly cinema: “We go to the Ritz all the time and see the art-house films.”

Essential city landmark: The Linc

Best bar: Cavanaugh’s Headhouse (née Dark Horse Pub). “My friends threw Silver Linings a surprise party there.”


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Believe it or not, that’s a cake, from last year’s Let Them Eat Cake event, whose theme was “A Night at the Movies.” INSET: Harry Giordano

Icing on the CakeCITY OF HOPE USHERS IN WEDDING SEASON WITH ITS 10TH ANNUAL CAKE BAKING COMPETITION AND FUNDRAISER. BY MARNI PRICHARD MANKO

When Harry Giordano and Philadelphia wedding

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notion of a small wedding-cake contest to honor

Kingsdorf’s mom, who had passed away from breast can-

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Now showcasing 40 of the most amazing cakes in the tristate

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annual Let Them Eat Cake competition has become a sugar-packed

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the mixed-berry purée filling a dessert lover could imagine. And

while the event has been a massive draw for brides and brides-to-

be, it’s also become a huge hit with people who simply love sweets.

“Let Them Eat Cake started out as a way for brides to do all of

their cake tastings at one place,” Giordano says. “But then brides

would bring their girlfriends, and now it’s evolved into a foodie scene

where we’ve topped out at 1,500 people.” It’s been so successful in

Philly that plans are in the works

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students treat her like she’s one of The Beatles. They

cry and hug her.”

And these aren’t your standard bakery cakes. They rival or even

surpass the mind-boggling creations seen on shows like Cake Boss

and Ace of Cakes. These are gravity-defying creative masterpieces

that seem too intricate to have been constructed from mere f lour,

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a circus big top. A fire-breathing dragon is cloaked in black frosting.

A gorgeously delicate monument is adorned with fragile cherry

blossoms made from spun sugar. “I was afraid to even go near that

cake,” says Giordano with a laugh. “It was truly that elegant.”

But beyond the forkfuls of frosting and flutes of Champagne, Let

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While everyone may leave Let Them Eat Cake with a full stom-

ach, the event has a goal even grander and more audacious than its

cakes. “We’re going to cure cancer,” Giordano says with conviction.

“I know it’s going to happen.” PS

A recent stately wedding-themed entry.


INSIGHTFor the 10th anniversary of City of Hope’s Let Them Eat Cake competition, guests will enjoy cake samples from 40 bakeries, complimentary wine and Champagne, and live entertainment from Brandywine Talent. All proceeds from sales of the $50 tickets will directly benefit City of Hope. Tuesday, April 1, at 5 PM at the DoubleTree by Hilton. 237 S. Broad St., 215-985-0869; cityofhope.org


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The Details: Saturday, March 1, at 8 PM at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215-235-7469; philamuseum.org/youngfriends

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The costumes worn at Lady Edith’s wedding by Downton Abbey actresses Jessica Brown Findlay, Laura Carmichael, and Michelle Dockery (LEFT) are part of the exhibition.

Dripping with beads, layered with embroi-

dery, and textured with jacquard, the

fashions on display at the Winterthur

Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware are just

the sort that the building’s former inhabitants,

the du Pont clan, would have donned in the early

1900s. But these tea gowns, footmen’s uniforms,

engagement dresses, and evening tuxes come

from England—straight from the set of Downton

Abbey, the hugely popular BBC drama whose

fourth season is currently airing stateside.

Yet “Costumes of Downton Abbey,” on view

exclusively at the museum from March 1 through

January 4, 2015, is about much more than silks

and tweeds, however fun those may be. The

exhibition is about the fabric of life on a sprawl-

ing estate whose residents are ambling—and

sometimes being pushed—into the modern age.

“We were interested in presenting a social his-

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why people wore the clothes they did,” says

Maggie Lidz, an exhibit curator and the mu-

seum’s historian. “We approached the show’s

creators with the idea because of the parallels

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They’re both country estates that f lourished at

the turn of the 20th century.” Lidz traveled to

London to tour Cosprop, the world’s leading

costumer, where the outfits are stored.

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Abbey RoadTHE FINELY TAILORED FASHIONS OF THE HIT BBC SERIES DOWNTON ABBEY COME ALIVE AT WINTERTHUR MUSEUM. BY JOANN GRECO


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show’s aristocrats and their servants. Some offer psychological

insight into the characters and their roles in society, Lidz adds. In

Season 1, Lady Sybil, the youngest daughter at Downton Abbey,

appears in turquoise harem pants—a shocking getup for 1912 but also

a potent symbol of her burgeoning feminism. The next season,

Richard Carlisle, the beau of eldest daughter Mary, shows up wear-

ing the “wrong” tweeds—evidence that he is not quite to the manor

born. Both outfits are part of the Winterthur exhibit.

Altogether, 40 ensembles from Downton Abbey are on display, most

created especially for the show but often incorporating scraps of lux-

urious vintage brocade, lace, and velvet. The pieces are interspersed

with material from the museum’s own collection, including Henry

Francis du Pont’s dinner jacket and a lady’s traveling case. In some

instances, the displays offer telling contrasts—as when the loden-

green wool f lannels worn by Mr. Bates, everyone’s favorite valet, are

placed alongside a pair of shoes similar to the ones he was polishing

while wearing the outfit.

Another member of the abbey staff, Mrs. Hughes, the head house-

keeper, is represented by a workaday black dress. “But look care-

fully,” says Lidz. “You’ll see that it’s quite embellished. That’s because

the bright lights of the set would turn a plain dress into a black hole.

The detailed appliqué gives it more dimensionality [on screen].”

Such behind-the-scenes tidbits remind us that these are costumes,

not originals or even exact replicas. “I’m a historian, so of course I

love history,” says Lidz. “But it’s the enhanced reality, the heightened

romance of Downton Abbey, that is so riveting to so many people.

And that’s what we’re trying to capture.” Winterthur Museum,

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DRESSED TO IMPRESSA new exhibit at the Barnes Foundation is equal parts elegant and educational. BY JOHN VILANOVA

Fabrics and forms will also be on display—albeit in a more investigative context—this spring at the Barnes Foundation when it presents the exhibition “Yinka Shonibare MBE: Magic Ladders,” through April 28. Shonibare, a London-born artist of Nigerian descent, adorns often headless mannequins in brilliantly colored re-creations of the Dutch wax fabrics typically worn in Africa during the age of colonialism. These garments—ostensibly African but actually Indonesian in origin and resold in Africa by Dutch colonizers—epitomize the complexities of the era as nations expanded across the globe.

“Magic Ladders” features 15 pieces, including sculptures, paintings, and photographs, as well as the title work, commissioned by the Barnes, which explores the importance of contemporary education. Says Judith F. Dolkart, the museum’s Gund Family chief curator, “Shonibare shares Dr. Barnes’s belief that education can improve individual lives, benefiting society as a whole.” 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., 215-278-7000; barnesfoundation.org

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On a Friday night, behind the sushi bar

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ABOVE LEFT: The undulating walls and ceiling and the glowing blue booths enhance the mood. ABOVE RIGHT: Duck Duck Duck, tuna pizza, and a sushi combo. LEFT: Morimoto nimbly slices a superb piece of toro (fatty tuna belly).


EASTERN ENDINGSWhile some Japanese restaurants rely almost exclusively on

their sushi, Morimoto succeeds in part by offering other

equally mouthwatering dishes, like its outstanding desserts.

The pot de crème (a chocolatey combo of East and West)

and the house-made ice creams (such as mocha studded

with yummy Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews) are can’t-miss

conclusions to a memorable meal.

In a town filled with rising celebrity

chefs and powerhouse restaurant owners,

Morimoto has the status of a rock star,

frequently autographing menus and pos-

ing for snapshots. “I have restaurants

around the world,” he says, but “none is

like my first one here in Philadelphia. It is

in great part because the people here are

all so nice to me.”

Spicy tuna maki rolls (a best seller),

diver scallop carpaccio, and incomparable sashimi are cut with super-

human precision. On the hot side, notable items include rich Kobe

beef, hamachi surf and turf, and a three-way duck dish (roasted breast,

confit, and a duck egg) cheekily called Duck Duck Duck. Ishi Yaki

Bop—house-polished white rice topped with royal fern, spinach, yuzu

pepper paste, and pickled daikon—is finished tableside with either deli-

cate buri (king yellowtail) or buttery Kobe beef cooked in a deep stone

bowl heated to 400 degrees. Yosedofu—fresh tofu with a crab ankake

sauce—gets stirred right at the table.

The liquid side of Morimoto operates in spirited collaboration with the

kitchen. Among beverage director Alix Bell’s bar selections are 24 sakes

(including Morimoto’s own private label), a seasonal list of signature

cocktails (some with sake infusions), tasting menu pairings, and a concise

beer list that includes Morimoto’s signature ales from Rogue Brewery.

The chef—a man of few words—is contemplative. “I am grateful that

Morimoto Philadelphia has been selected as [one of the city’s] top

Japanese restaurants many times in the past,” he tells me.

The Philly f lagship’s breathtaking design provides the perfect back-

drop for Morimoto the man and his modern cuisine. The main dining

room’s latticework of mood-enhancing, LED-lit glass booth dividers

looks like an M.C. Escher lithograph gone 3-D and Day-Glo. On either

side of the 126-seat room, the plaster walls are awash in cascading

molded waves, while high above, the undulating bamboo ceiling draws

diners’ eyes to the restaurant’s heart, its sushi bar and open kitchen.

Behind that bar, Morimoto now puts his personalized steel to the

stone. Tomorrow he may be off to his restaurant in Tokyo or Mumbai,

but tonight—at his first, his “special” Morimoto—the Iron Chef himself is

in the house. 723 Chestnut St., 215-413-9070; morimotorestaurant.com PS

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ON A ROLLBoutique owner Irina Mitchell counts down her favorite places to pick up the chopsticks.

Irina Mitchell’s eclectic style is on full display inside her men’s and women’s shop, Kaleidoscope (151 N. Third St., 267-519-2587; kaleidoscopeboutique.com), but when it comes to dining out, her tastes are decidedly simpler. The Old City retailer shares a few of her sushi standbys.

KISSO SUSHI BAR“I eat here a lot because it’s right around the corner from my house. I always order the grilled octopus and the Alaskan king crab with creamy soy sauce.” 205 N. Fourth St., 215-922-1770; kissosushibar.com

MORIMOTO“The vibe here is so trendy and fun. The lychee martini is amazing. And I always start my meal with the Morimoto ramen soup, one of their signature dishes.” 723 Chestnut St., 215-413-9070; morimotorestaurant.com

RAW SUSHI & SAKE LOUNGE“My favorite place to sit is the large table beneath the staircase at the back of the dining room. It’s great for groups because you have some privacy but can still people-watch.” 1225 Sansom St., 215-238-1903; rawlounge.net

No matter how you interpret that label, Zama promises a new sake experience.

A Kingdom of Eel Roll, a Bellacucina Roll, and a Green River Roll at Raw Sushi & Sake Lounge.

Sake and the CityTHANKS TO ONE PHILLY RESTAURATEUR, THE CITY OF BROTHERLY LOVE HAS A SURPRISING NEW CONNECTION TO JAPAN’S SIGNATURE SPIRIT. BY BRIAN FREEDMAN

In the pantheon of great alcoholic beverages, sake is perhaps

the most misunderstood stateside. Until fairly recently, most

Americans’ experience with the classic rice wine of Japan was

limited to shots of warm plonk at neighborhood sushi houses—

essentially the equivalent of reducing one’s beer drinking to

anything but craft brews.

But things are changing, with the city’s bars and restau-

rants finally giving sake the respect it deserves. And soon, with

the debut of coZara (3200 Chestnut St., 215-568-1027; cozara

philly.com), Philly will have its first sake with a local connection.

At this new izakaya-style restaurant near Drexel University,

chef-owner Hiroyuki “Zama” Tanaka will be importing his

own version, the wonderfully named Drunken Zama. “I col-

laborated with one of my favorite brewers in Japan,” he says.

“The taste is great on the palate and it’s not too pricey.” But

it’s been a long road to get to this point.

“I was unhappy with our early sake list,” says Bryon

Phillips, general manager of Zama (128 S. 19th St., 215-

568-1027; zamaphilly.com), Tanaka’s first Philadelphia

restaurant. “I had everything everyone else had, and I

focused [too much] on wine.” He noticed that his cus-

tomers were becoming more savvy about sake. “So

I approached Zama and asked if we could become

the premier sake restaurant in the city… [with] new

sake no one had seen and a new price structure.

Zama agreed, and away I went.”

To that end, Philadelphians would be smart

to visit Hop Sing Laundromat (1029 Race St.;

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tail bar in Chinatown whose craft drinks have

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complex cocktail that harnesses sake’s unique

ability to alter its f lavor profile in a well-

conceived drink.

His West of Tokyo, inspired by the immense

popularity of single-malt Scotch whisky in

Japan, is a brilliant combination of 15-year-old

Drambuie and cedar barrel

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demonstrates exactly why Americans should

enjoy sake more frequently, not just at restau-

rants but at great cocktail bars, too. And these

days, they are—Philadelphians in particular.

In other words, sake’s time has come. And

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ABOVE: Ferguson and Hamada discuss ohanami , the traditional Japanese festival of spring, while awaiting lunch at Zento. TOP RIGHT: The sashimi platter. BOTTOM RIGHT: Zento marries traditional and contemporary cuisines in a modern setting.

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Flower PowerADELAIDE FERGUSON AND MASAKO HAMADA OF THE SUBARU CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL LUNCH AT ZENTO TO DISCUSS PHILLY’S BEST JAPANESE DISHES AND WHAT’S IN STORE AT THIS YEAR’S EVENT. BY ASHLEY FARACE

From its Colonial roots, Philadelphia evolved rapidly into a cosmo-

politan city embracing cultures near and far. The annual Subaru

Cherry Blossom Festival—running April 2

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13 this year—is just one

example of our vibrant community coming together to celebrate the tra-

ditions and customs of its immigrants and visitors from around the world.

Inspired by the 1,600 cherry trees that Japan gave to Philadelphia in

1926, the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia launched the

festival in 1998, vowing to plant 1,000 new trees in Fairmount Park. By

2007 the elegant trees dotted the park’s periphery, providing a welcome

beacon of spring’s arrival. Festival cofounder Adelaide Ferguson and

Villanova University professor Masako Hamada are major supporters of

Japanese culture in Philly and are instrumental in coordinating the event.

Philadelphia Style joined the women for lunch at Old City’s Zento

Contemporary Japanese Cuisine + Sake Bar to discuss how Japanese cul-

ture and cuisine are in full bloom in Philadelphia.

You’re both very involved in promoting Japanese culture in Philly.

Masako Hamada: We are both members of the Japan America Society

of Greater Philadelphia, and I also founded the Japanese studies program

at Villanova University.

Adelaide Ferguson: As board members for the JASGP, our mission is to

promote business and cultural connections between Philadelphia and

Japan. We do several events, most notably the Cherry Blossom Festival,

for which I am the cochair. We’re also writing a book, Phila-Nipponica: An

Historic Guide to Philadelphia & Japan, that details the fascinating stories

of a young Japanese man named Manchuro who was shipwrecked and

brought to Philadelphia in 1850. He started it all.

Is traditional Japanese cuisine well-represented in Philadelphia?

MH: There was only one Japanese restaurant when I came to Philadelphia

24 years ago. Now there are so many, and in general I believe they keep


LET’S MEETWhere: Zento, 132 Chestnut St., 215-925-9998; zentocontemporary.com

When: Lunch, Monday–Friday, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM; Saturday, noon–5 PM. Dinner, Monday–Thursday, 5 PM–10 PM; Friday–Saturday, 5 PM–11 PM; Sunday, 5 PM–10 PM


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BOURBON BLOSSOMZento owner Darin Picorella’s house favorite pairs well with soy sauces and ginger— a floral complement to his sushi dishes.

11⁄2 oz. Maker’s Mark

whiskey

1 oz. St-Germain

elderflower liqueur1⁄4 oz. crème de cassis

Splash of Fee Brothers

black walnut bitters

Fresh lemon juice

Shake over ice and garnish

with orchid.

“ �e cherry blossom is a symbol of beauty in our culture.”

—MASAKO HAMADA

RIGHT: Hamada has seen a blossoming of Japanese

restaurants in Philly since she arrived in 1989. BELOW: The bronzino roll features cucumber, avocado, and

fried shallots topped with bronzino, microgreens, and

a yuzu vinaigrette.

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the Japanese traditions, but the food has adjusted and adapted to

American culture—everything here is in large portions. In Japan,

we have adapted to American culture, too. We even have steamed

teriyaki hamburgers.

What’s on the menu for today?

AF: We always start off with tea, usually green tea. Tea culture is

very important in Japan. I also love udon—it’s the first thing I have

when I land in Japan and the last thing I eat before I leave.

MH: We’ll begin with a traditional small dish like tempura

before enjoying some sashimi, sushi, a hot meal, and soup.

What do you like most about Zento?

MH: Presentation is very important, and the

aesthetics of what you eat is very significant in

Japanese food culture. Zento focuses on tradi-

tional values and also has a large, modern menu.

AF: Zento is wonderful because they pay atten-

tion to the details.

Any other favorite Japanese restaurants?

MH: Since I live in the suburbs, I frequent

Japanese restaurants in my area. My favorites are

Azie on Main in Villanova and Margaret Kuo’s

Akari Room in Wayne.

AF: We are so lucky to have so many excel-

lent Japanese restaurants in Philadelphia, so

it’s hard to mention just a few. The tempura

udon soup at Fuji Mountain is my ultimate com-

fort food—I crave it on a chilly day.

How did Philadelphia’s Cherry Blossom

Festival come about?

AF: The festival in its very early days was just a

few people on the board of directors pouring sake on the roots of newly

planted cherry trees. From there we decided that it should be bigger, so

we researched what other cities were doing. It started out very small,

maybe 1,500 people the first year. Now we have 12,000 or so.

What’s the significance of the cherry tree in Japanese culture?

MH: The cherry blossom is a symbol of beauty in our culture. It looks

so gorgeous, but also its life is very short—a week to 10 days—so the blos-

som represents enjoying the beauty of the moment.

AF: Carpe diem. Seize the moment, enjoy the day, and take your time.

What can festivalgoers look forward to this year?

MH: It’s great for everyone to get together and learn about Japanese

culture. And the Cherry Blossom Queen herself—the most beautiful

and intelligent girl in Japan—will be there.

AF: Sakura Sunday, which is the most important part of the festival, will

take place this year on April 13. That is the day that the performers, who

are flying in from Japan, come up to Philadelphia from the Washington,

DC, Cherry Blossom Festival. We have so many performers—dancers,

archers, martial artists, and drummers—and then we have people who

dress up in costume. The whole festival just kind of steals your heart.

Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia, April 2

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Bryn Mawr is known for many things, but Southern gentility isn’t

typically one of them. That is, until the recent opening of the

fashion boutique Ella’s Grove. “I grew up in South Carolina on

an estate called Ella’s Grove, named after my great-great-grandmother,”

says owner Fran D’Ambrosio. “I want my customers to experience a life-

style where fashion meets Southern hospitality.”

If anyone can pull off this sartorial feat on the Main Line, it’s

D’Ambrosio, who managed Nicole Miller in Manayunk for a brief time

before spending the next seven years learning the ins and outs of high-

end retail under Ken Gushner, co-owner of Boyds. “I knew the Main Line

was very preppy, but I also saw that other Main Line customer at Boyds,”

she says. “If they’re shopping here for the funkier pieces, it’s probably

because there aren’t that many places in the suburbs to find them.”

That niche is exactly where D’Ambrosio is planning to make her mark

with her 1,200-square-foot jewel box of a store. “I’m kind of feminine,

but I like a little edge—a little bit country and a little bit rock ’n’ roll,” she

says with a laugh. “I’m going to carry things that I love.”

Stocking upscale labels—tried-and-true designers such as M Missoni

and Robert Rodriguez plus contemporary brands like Nonoo, Calvin

Rucker, and Clover Canyon—D’Ambrosio also offers accessories, includ-

ing Leigh & Luca scarves and Frye boots. Handbags and vintage wares

are also in the works to round out Ella’s Grove’s eclectic aesthetic. “It’s

the merchandise I carry that makes this different than any of the other

boutiques here,” she says. “I want to go to LA, Paris, London, and find

things you can’t find in this area.” 876 W. Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, 484-

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Bentley’s The Continental

(price on request).

The fine selection at ToBox reflects its owners’ many years in the business.

FROM CLASSIC DESIGNERS LIKE JOHN LOBB AND COLE HAAN to contemporary brands such as John Varvatos, ToBox has a wide selection of high-end men’s dress shoes, carryalls, and leather goods carefully curated by store owners Tung and Dai To. “I wanted to create a welcoming place that didn’t feel like anything else in the city,” says Tung, a former regional buyer for Nordstrom. “It’s a hometown kind of store that carries great products for Philadelphians.” Decorated with antique furnishings, a shoe-shine stand, and a fully stocked bar cart, ToBox feels more like an exclusive club than an accessories store. “The décor is old-school luxury,” Tung adds, “and most of the furniture and fixtures are for sale.” New for spring, ToBox is offering a bespoke shoe service: Clients can choose from a list of styles—including smoking slippers, loafers, Derbies, and oxfords—and select the sole, stitching, lining, and embroidery for a one-of-a-kind pair. 25 S. 19th St., 215-644-9435; facebook.com/toboxshoes PS

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Block Party Luxury standard-bearer Bentley

Motors makes its fashion debut with a unique line of

color-blocked handbags.

In cool combinations like navy and cobalt or linen and

wine, the new line of handbags from luxury auto

maker Bentley Motors mirrors the saturated hues seen on this season’s runways. The

Barnato, one of two limited-edition styles, is an ultrasleek

top-handle tote named for pilot Diana Barnato, the

daughter of one of the brand’s former chairmen and the first

British woman to break the sound barrier. Featuring

pebbled leather, a clutch-style metal closure, and a

removable pouch, the bag comes in crimson, midnight

blue, and an eye-catching color block of black and linen.

More fashion-forward color combos—such as cream and

plum or navy and cobalt—decorate the bowling bag The Continental, a sporty sack inspired by Bentley’s

1952 automobile of the same name. Available for a limited

time, these handbags are spring’s must-have accessory.

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Gene Kogan slowly pulls the wooden drawer open. I gasp at the

sight. There are rows and rows of enticingly gorgeous sun-

glasses, like wearable objets d’art. But the best part is that I

can try them on. I feel like I’m being outfitted for my own fashion shoot.

The owner of Rittenhouse Square’s EYEsite, Kogan gives me a tour

of his boutique’s collections of custom and semicustom glasses and

sunglasses. His bright-orange shop is part art gallery, part bespoke

tailor for your eyes.

But let’s get back to those impossibly glam sunglasses. Fancy yourself a

Grace Kelly or an Audrey Hepburn type? Or more of a Sophia Loren?

Kogan lets me try on pairs of sleek Oliver Goldsmith sunglasses origi-

nally designed for each of these movie legends. He lets me don the

Parisian company Face à Face’s limited-edition tangerine-colored Punk

It shades, complete with protruding, menacingly chic silver spikes.

Kogan knows which ones will suit me best. He’s made his reputation

by meticulously matching glasses to his customers’ tastes. The shop,

which opened in 2003, is located on the first f loor of a townhouse just

off the square. It’s a far cry from the chain stores, where you’re on your

own in choosing from among the mass-produced frames made with

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unremarkable materials. Kogan, with

30 years in the optical business,

guides his customers through the

collections, helping them select

the material, color, and shape

that are best for their face and

nose. No one walks out without

a precise and f lattering fit.

On trips to New York and

Europe, Kogan selects the collec-

tions that EYEsite will carry, includ-

ing Theo, Undostrial by Lucas de Staël,

Xavier Derome, and Ralph Vaessen, all

featuring handmade frames. The designers

hail from Antwerp, Paris, London, and elsewhere and work with materi-

als—some quite uncommon in glasses—such as buffalo horn, cashmere,

wood, python skin, and iguana leather.

“I grew up in Russia, where you might have had two styles of shoes and

either brown or black,” says Kogan. “It’s wonderful to have so many

choices.” After a customer selects a personalized frame, Kogan orders a

blueprint from the supplier, then creates a model from heavy paper to

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RIGHT: Gene Kogan has been matching frames to faces for 30 years. BELOW: The world’s finest

examples of wearable art are displayed in a gallerylike setting.


make sure the frame can be fit to the most precise specifications before

he orders the final product. Waiting times are roughly four to six weeks.

After emigrating from the Soviet Union in the ’80s, Kogan spent

time in Italy, in a town outside Rome, where he worked in a shop, hon-

ing his trade. He arrived in the United States in 1989 and took jobs in

New York City (where he was certified by the New York State Board of

Optometry) and northern New Jersey before settling down in the Phila-

delphia area with his family.

Although Europeans are more open to funkier styles, he says,

EYEsite’s Philadelphia customers are unafraid to mix a traditional

design with a pop of bold expression. Kogan shows me a number of

frames: asymmetrical, moon-shaped, lace-edged, striped, frames in a

rainbow of subtle colors, frames made from surgical-grade stainless

steel, and one constructed from a single leather strap (“Doesn’t it smell

good?” he chirps). He has a bounty of Buddy Holly

–

style hipster frames

in rich tortoiseshell finishes. Take a spin through the vintage color sam-

ples to pick your favorite retro hue. Your bespoke frames can even be

engraved with your initials—or adorned with diamonds.

Glasses are fashion. Period. “The average woman has 10 to 15 pairs

of shoes,” says Kogan, “but your face makes your first impression....

Your glasses are the most important accessory.” EYEsite, 124 S. 19th

St., 215-557-0757; eyesite-phila.com PS

“ �e average woman has 10 to 15 pairs of shoes, but your face makes your first impression.... Your glasses are the most important accessory.”

—GENE KOGAN


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FAVORITE PRE-EVENT STOPS. BY ALEXANDRIA GEISLER

With a whirlwind of philanthropic galas

and other events to attend every season, Philadelphia native and

Visit Philadelphia budget and finance coordinator Sabrina Tamburino

Thorne has spent years cultivating her list of the best local businesses—whether for

pre-party primping or an ultrachic cocktail dress. “My personal style is classy with a

wild side,” she says. “I mostly wear dresses because they fit my body well and they make

you feel sexy.” Thorne is especially fond of the selection at INTERMIX (1718 Walnut St.,

215-545-6034; intermixonline.com), with Mason, Parker, and Herve Leger among her favor-

ite designers there. “I always have my eye out for a fabulously fitting blazer that can go over a

great dress or with pants, too,” she adds. “I found a black Helmut Lang one with three-quarter-

length sleeves [at Intermix], and it’s become a go-to piece of mine.”

Thorne’s beauty routine consists of a weekly blow-out at HEADS & TAILS BEAUTY BOUTIQUE (265 S. 19th St., 215-875-8343; headsandtailsrittenhouse.com) and haircuts

and coloring at SALON 191 (191 Presidential Blvd., Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1100; salon191.com). “I

have been going to my hairdresser, Charles [DiOrio], for 30 years,” she says. “I know this sounds

ridiculous, but he was in the hospital room doing my mom’s hair when I was born.” Thorne explains

that DiOrio is great with intricate cuts and vibrant color, as in her honey-blonde tresses. “I really

don’t know what I’d do without him.” At home, Alterna Caviar replenishing shampoo, conditioner,

and dry shampoo are her daily staples. “The dry shampoo really extends my blow-out,”

she says, “even after working out.”

Once a week, Thorne heads to STAR PILATES (2043 Locust St., #2A,

610-618-0177; starpilatesphilly.com) for a private 60-minute session with Amy

Berger. “I first found Amy on a Gilt Group purchase,” she says. “I wanted to get

into a regular routine, so I thought I would check out the studio since it was in

the Rittenhouse area.” On her first visit, the two discovered they had more

than fitness in common: Thorne works with Berger’s husband at Visit

Philadelphia. “The studio is always nice and bright and clean,” says

Thorne, who’s been going there ever since. “Amy also makes sure

you’re doing things correctly every time, and she’ll tell you over and

over again. It’s funny, but I need to be reminded.” PS

FAR RIGHT, TOP: Thorne heads to Heads & Tails

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APRIL 4: DONORS ARE HEROES THE PARTYIt’s time to party with Donors Are Heroes as they celebrate the 12th anniversary of THE Party. Celebrate National Donate Life Month with a fun night of cocktails, dancing, and food from Philadelphia’s �nest eateries on Friday, April 4th at the Four Sea-sons Hotel in Philadelphia.

For tickets, visit donorsareheroestheparty.com

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MARCH 1-9: 2014 PHS PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOWWelcome spring in grand style at this year’s Flower Show: “ARTiculture”. �e nation’s great art museums unite with nationally renowned �oral and garden designers in a �rst ever collaboration that fuses art and horticulture into a 10-acre living canvas. Immerse yourself in this year’s Flower Show with the VIP All Access Pass, an exclusive online o�er. Come to the Show on March 6 at 5:30pm for Girls Night Out, sponsored by Philadelphia Style, for a special evening tailored just for the ladies, featuring ex-clusive samplings, shopping, and takeaways from Phila-delphia’s most coveted retailers.

Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA

Visit the�owershow.com

MARCH 22: FOOD FOR THOUGHTFood for �ought - a premier Philadel-phia event, taking place on Saturday, March 22nd at Urban Out�tters at the Navy Yard. �is “party with a purpose” features 25 of the top chefs in Philadel-phia, unique auction items, live music and games... and we won’t interrupt your fun for speeches. All proceeds bene�t ACHIEVEability to break the generational cycle of poverty.

For tickets, visit achieveability.org

PHS PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW GIRLS NIGHT OUTGirls Night Out invites guests to enjoy an evening during the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show tailored just for the ladies! The gals will sample food and beverage from the region’s best, shop the area’s most coveted retailers, experience health & beauty tips & tricks, make & take crafts and much more!

For tickets, visit phsonline.org/events/girls-night-out.

PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART Celebrate the joyful fashions of designer Patrick Kelly, who took Paris by storm in the 1980s. Inspired by Josephine Baker and Elsa Schiaparelli, Kelly’s bold designs are infused with a sly sense of humor, subverting not only fashion but racial stereotypes.

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From lotus blossoms painted on the walls of ancient Egyptian tombs

to Monet’s water lilies and van Gogh’s sunflowers, artists have

long been stimulated by the wondrous colors of f lowers—a rela-

tionship celebrated in “ARTiculture: Where Art Meets Horticulture,”

the 185th annual PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, running March 1

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at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

But today’s f loral masterpieces are as likely to be found on a woman’s

wrist as on the walls of her home, as modern horological artists have

found inspiration in the colors of spring’s blooms to craft the season’s

most exquisite new watches. Dials and straps are accentuated in pastel

hues like pink and coral, taupe and pale moss green, ensuring that their

wearer will dazzle even among the blossoms.

“Color brings adventure and empowers when worn on a woman’s

wrist,” says Kari A. Allen, president of Versace Timepieces USA and

Caribbean, “especially when it’s a couture inspiration with a unique com-

position of dial, strap, and special accents to complete the watch.”

For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to phillystylemag.com/

watches. PS

FROM TOP:From Roger Dubuis, this automatic Velvet watch ($38,400) is crafted in 18k rose gold and features a mother-of-pearl dial, a taupe shimmer strap, and a diamond case and lugs set with approximately 1.77 carats. Govberg Jewelers, 1521 Walnut St., 215-546-6505; rogerdubuis.com

Made of 18k rose gold, this Chopard La Vie En Rose Happy Sport watch ($13,280) has a rose-hued mother-of-pearl dial with a rose motif. Jay Roberts Jewelers, 515 Rte. 73 S., Marlton, NJ, 856-596-8600; us.chopard.com

This Versace Venus watch ($1,495) is fashioned from steel with rose-gold ion plating. It boasts a light-green strap, a light-green guilloché dial, and a central ring set with a rain-forest topaz. Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-6300; versace.com

From Hermès, this Arceau watch ($3,900) is crafted in steel and has a coral lipstick–colored leather strap. It houses a mechanical movement and features stylized feminine numerals. Hermès, King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-9730; hermes.com


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APRIL 26-29: THE PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES SHOWAntiques & Art through the 20th Century returns to the Penn-sylvania Convention Center for its 53rd annual Show on April 26 – 29, 2014 with a preview party on April 25. Sponsored by Drexel Morgan & Co. and bene� ting the Penn Center for Hu-man Performance at Penn Medicine, this year’s show features more than 60 exhibitors and more than 30 objects on loan from Historic Deer� eld.

Visit � ephiladelphiaantiquesshow.orgTeapot, Sta� ordshire, England, 1750-1760. Lead-glazed, cream-colored earthenware (agateware). Museum Collections Fund, 2006.5.2. Historic Deer� eld, Deer� eld, Massachusetts. Photo by Penny Leveritt.

MARCH 21: 4TH ANNUAL LIME LIGHT GALAOn March 21st, the HEADstrong Foundation will present the 4th an-nual Lime Light Gala, shining the limelight on blood cancer in memory of founder, Nicholas Colleluori. Rec-ognizing groundbreaking achieve-ments in research, honoring stories of hope, celebrating patients, families and survivors & remembering those who have lost their � ght.

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MAY 2: SPRING AT THE MANSIONOn Friday, May 2nd, the Philadelphia Art Alliance will once again transform for the second annual “Spring at � e Mansion” gala at � e Wetherill Mansion. � is pro-gressive evening will take guests on a journey of � ne cui-sine, specialty cocktails, and artful elegance. A portion of the proceeds raised from this event will bene� t the pres-ervation and restoration of � e Wetherill Mansion, the jewel of Rittenhouse Square and the home of the Phila-delphia Art Alliance.

Visit philartalliance.org

MARCH 8: THE RED BALL2014 Red Ball presented by Independence Blue Cross is March 8th at Please Touch Museum. Enjoy great music and cuisine and drinks from 30 of Philly’s finest restaurants and microbreweries.

Go to theredball.org for tickets, sponsorship details, and more information.

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MARCH 8: 30TH ANNUAL KIDNEY BALL AT VIECelebrate 30 years of success bene� ting the National Kidney Foundation.

� e NKF honors members of the community who have championed our mission and is dedicated to helping those with kidney disease.

7:00 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Vie, 600 North Broad Street. Philadelphia, PA.

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“After women, flowers are the divine creation,”

said Christian Dior, who used them to inspire

his fabrics and collections. The legacy of Dior’s

f lower passion may be the reason his couture house is

likely the only one with its own gardens—eight flower plots

scattered around the world, whose locations were chosen,

as if by a discriminating vintner, for the quality of the ter-

roir. But rather than for fashion inspiration, the rare exotic

flowers grown in these gardens provide active ingredients

for the company’s line of fragrances, skincare, and cos-

metics. The extracts from two recent discoveries, Langosa

and Opilia, harvested in Madagascar and Burkina Faso,

respectively, form the basis of Dior’s new skincare product

Dreamskin, the natural extracts from one (Langosa)

added for antiaging benefits, the other (Opilia) to help cor-

rect the skin’s color imperfections. It’s unusual for a skin

product to be both corrector and wrinkle treatment. But

antiaging skincare, perennially a white-hot product cate-

gory, had to evolve from just treating wrinkles—with

countless varieties of filler injections, there are many ways

to get quick, good results. Recent studies showed consum-

ers wanting products that mitigate aging’s other side

effects—uneven texture and pigmentation, for example—

as much as those that minimize wrinkles.

Brigid Noe, director of Formulation Laboratories for

Dior, says developing a product that corrects tone and

wrinkles was no easy task: “Usually formulas must

contain a significant amount of powders and pigments

for immediate, visible color imperfection results. But

those with a lot of pigments don’t always allow for deep

absorption.” Noe and her team tried hundreds of combi-

nations, while studying how facial skin absorbs and

reflects light. Under the microscope, facial skin, like a

Pointillist painting, appears as a collection of small col-

ored dots, which should result in an uneven surface

appearance. But the epidermal cell structure is unique

in the way it reorganizes how light interacts with it.

Edouard Mauvais-Jarvis, scientific director for Dior,

says that it acts as a natural optical filter with diffusion

properties that help to even out color and texture. “But

aging impacts cells that act as filters,” he says.

For their new product, scientists sought to mimic how

healthy filters work by adding special mineral powders

found in Japan—one with mica platelets, another with

silica particles—to the flower extract formula. The pow-

ders tested well for their light diffusion properties,

minimizing redness and other age-caused textural

imperfections. What’s interesting about Dreamskin is

that while it appears creamy pink (from the color-

correcting mineral powders), it applies transparently.

Designed to be worn during the day, or under makeup,

it’s quite a clever bit of trompe l’oeil and the latest wear-

able magic from Dior. Available at Neiman Marcus, King

of Prussia Mall, 610-354-0500; neimanmarcus.com PS

Optical EffectsFOR PHILADELPHIANS BATTLING AGING AND WEATHER DAMAGE, DIOR’S NEW SKINCARE PRODUCT WITH TROMPE L’OEIL MINERAL POWDERS OFFERS A CLEAR SOLUTION. BY CATHERINE SABINO

NEXT OF SKIN Aside from aging, environmental factors have the greatest impact on skin’s tone and texture. Philadelphia experts have the formulas for fighting back.

In light of Dior’s ongoing

studies concerning aging’s

effects on skin, we polled

some of the city’s experts to

learn what happens to our

skin’s tone and texture as we

grow older and how the

local climate impacts those

changes. As early as our

20s, the production of the

collagen and elastin that

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does the skin’s natural ability to exfoliate and repair daily

damage. While the hands of time steadily age the skin, the

pros say that visible changes—such as wrinkles, sagging,

uneven pigmentation, enlarged pores, and rough texture—

are also dramatically affected by our surroundings. The

number-one environmental ager is ultraviolet light, followed

by cigarette smoke, says cosmetic surgeon Dr. Steven Davis

(Davis Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, 1916 Rte. 70 E., Ste. 1,

Cherry Hill, NJ, 856-424-1700; daviscps.com).

According to Dr. Susan Taylor of Society Hill Dermatology

(932 Pine St., 215-829-6861; societyhilldermatology.com),

our urban environment also contributes to the aging of our

skin. “The American Lung Association ranks Philadelphia as

the 11th-worst American city for year-round particle

pollution,” she says. “That

pollution generates free

radicals, which accelerate

aging by breaking down

collagen and elastin beneath

the surface of the skin and

lead to fine lines, wrinkles,

and sagging.” Fighting these

often-imperceptible agers

means establishing an

antiaging skincare routine, as

well as committing to a

lifestyle that supports

youthful skin. “The foundation

of your environmental

defense is UV protection

every day,” says Dr. Kathy

Rumer, a plastic and

reconstructive surgeon based

in Ardmore (105 Ardmore

Ave., Ardmore, 855-782-5665;

rumercosmetics.com). “It’s

also living a healthy lifestyle.

That means good nutrition,

avoiding exposure to sun and

environmental pollution,

starting a good skincare

routine with Retin-A, exfoliating, and hydrating your skin

using vitamin C products.”

When it comes to stocking your antiaging arsenal, both

Davis and Rumer suggest new products containing growth

factors, which strengthen the skin’s framework by boosting

the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid. And

classic antiagers like retinol, vitamin C, and alpha hydroxy

acid continue to be utilized in powerful new formulas, says

Taylor. Davis—who has his own product line, Davis Rx—

recently created a sunscreen that’s popular with his patients.

It has a broad-spectrum SPF formula and the antioxidant

protection of vitamins C and E and ferulic acid. The best news

of all: While it’s never too early to start an environmental

defense regimen, the experts say that technological and

product advances mean you really can see results at any age.


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of that treatment, with fewer risks but equal rewards. “You won’t have

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The face is numbed with a topical ointment for one hour before

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It may seem counterintuitive, but the trick to getting the most out

of a trampoline-based workout—better known in the fitness world

as rebounding—is to jump as low as possible.

“You want to keep your shoulders and core stable, with the knees

slightly bent, and dig your heels into the trampoline when you land,”

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S. Broad St., 215-985-9876; sportingclubbellevue.com) certified fitness

instructor, who gets barely any air time as he bounces on one of the

club’s squat individual trampolines to demonstrate proper form.

While rebounding has been around for years, trampoline parks

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Mills, Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park (10 Conchester Road, Glen

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elements of Pilates, yoga, and TRX, as well as medicine balls.

“Every 10 minutes you spend on the trampoline is equal to 30 min-

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Anselmo’s 30-minute class is divided into roughly five segments,

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As the weather warms, the flowers bloom, and the last hints of winter

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Everlasting LoveTRADITION TAKES CENTER STAGE FOR THE BRIDE IN SEARCH OF TIMELESS ELEGANCE.

Formal invitations, a sit-down dinner, and

a live band are just a few of the elements

that go into the dream day of a bride who

appreciates tradition. The most significant

feature, however, is a timeless dress. “The tradi-

tional bride is wearing either a simple A-line

dress with exquisite lace detail or a ball gown,”

says Havertown dressmaker and designer Nilah

Petschelt of Nilah & Company (36 W. Eagle

Road, Havertown, 610-853-9822; nilah.com).

“Many of these brides are also adding lace

sleeves to give their gown a more personal and

customized look.” Just as traditional as the white

wedding dress is the veil, which is one of

Petschelt’s specialties. The process of handcraft-

ing each veil is unique, she says, although every

one features the finest laces and tulles from

France, Spain, Belgium, and elsewhere. From

among many fabrics and designs, Petschelt sug-

gests those that best match the bride’s dress, but

a few styles reign supreme. “Our most popular

veil styles,” she says, “are the Waterfall Standard

veil with the cord and crystal edging—it’s a very

versatile veil that goes with many dresses—and

our lace-edge veils.” For the traditional bride, a

space like the Arts Ballroom (1324 Locust St.,

267-886-1472; artsballroom.com) fits the bill beau-

tifully. “The building features the two-story

Grand Hall, the mirrored Sylvania Ballroom,

and a mezzanine,” says Leila Miller, director of

catering for Starr Events, the venue’s exclusive

caterer. “The mahogany floors, marble staircase,

and crystal chandeliers and sconces [create] the

perfect setting for a celebration, and brides can

make a grand entrance down the sweeping stair-

case after gathering in a separate suite upstairs.”

The Arts Ballroom also benefits from Starr’s

customized food and drink offerings. “We start

off by working with the couple to tailor our exist-

ing menus to suit their needs,” says Miller, “or

we can create a completely custom menu based

on any direction they would like to take it.”

CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Madison gown, Monique Lhuillier ($5,465). The Wedding Shoppe, 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Ste. 110, Wayne, 610-293-1299; wedding-shoppe.com. Custom tuxedo, Commonwealth Proper (from $2,250). 1839 Chestnut St., 267-319-1741; commonwealthproper.com. Pigalace pump, Christian Louboutin ($795). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; christianlouboutin.com. Destiny three-stone platinum engagement ring, Hearts on Fire ($17,900). King of Prussia Mall, 484-685-0432; heartsonfire.com

“ � e traditional bride is wearing either a simple A-line dress... or a ball gown.”

—NILAH PETSCHELT

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Emerald-cut diamond ring, Sasha Primak (price on request). Morton & Rudolph Jewelers, 1900 Marlton Pike E., Cherry Hill, NJ, 856-424-1101; mortonandrudolph.com. Silk Allover Print pocket square, Hugo Boss ($40). Ventresca Ltd., 145 W. State St., Doylestown, 215-348-3139; hugoboss.com. Albion cuff links with onyx and diamonds, David Yurman ($1,800). King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-6370; davidyurman.com. Blaine gown, Nicole Miller ($2,900). Hyatt at The Bellevue, 200 S. Broad St., 215-546-5007; nicolemiller.com. Sinful sandal, Stuart Weitzman ($398). 1711 Walnut St., 215-640-0400; stuartweitzman.com

Glamour GirlTHE BRIDE WITH VINTAGE TASTE WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THE CLASSIC STYLING AND ART DECO ALLURE OF THE 1920S.

The Roaring ’20s are the perfect muse for

the bride who desires a wedding of old-

fashioned glamour and revelry. “Partially

due to the popularity of Gatsby, 1920s-inspired

gowns are coming back in style,” says famed

designer Nicole Miller (Hyatt at The Bellevue, 200

S. Broad St., 215-546-5007; nicolemiller.com).

The dress pictured here has the simple silhouette

and elaborate beading of a 1920s design but with

a contemporary youthfulness, which Miller says

prevents it from feeling too old: “It’s a modern

take on a vintage style—it has a classic feel with-

out looking like an antique. I think Philadelphia

brides want to look pretty but not too frou-frou.

This gown combines elegance and sophistica-

tion with a hint of nostalgia.” The ideal venue for

a wedding of this kind is one with strong archi-

tectural detail and character, like The Atrium at

The Curtis Center (601 Walnut St., 215-238-

5750; cescapheballroom.com). “The couple that

selects The Atrium at The Curtis Center com-

pletely appreciates the opulent beauty of the his-

toric, grand space and understands the statement

that getting married at a [venue] like this makes,”

says Cescaphe Event Group owner and CEO Joe

Volpe. Ascend the dramatic entrance into the

lobby—which is used for luxurious cocktail recep-

tions and lounging—and the 12-story atrium, with

its 750-square-foot Tiffany mosaic and two-story

waterfall, a backdrop you’d be hard-pressed to

find anywhere else. But the incredible décor isn’t

the only reason to book this breathtaking venue.

“In addition to the decadent menu and custom-

designed wedding cake,” says Volpe, “we light

the space with specially selected hues to accent

the bride and groom’s choice of colors.”

“ � is gown has a classic feel but without looking like an antique.”

—NICOLE MILLER

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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Amelia halter gown, Theia ($2,995). Lovely Bride, 237 Market St., 215-627-1800; lovelybride.com. Cotton-silk diamond-print bow tie, Hugo Boss ($95). Ventresca Ltd., 145 W. State St., Doylestown, 215-348-3139; hugoboss.com. Custom floral bouquet, Evantine Design ($550). 7500 Wheeler St., 215-492-8545; evantinedesign.com. Cocktail ring with mother-of-pearl and diamonds, Roberto Coin ($4,700). Bernie Robbins Jewelers, 2123 S. Eagle Road, Newtown, 215-579-8224; bernierobbins.com

Simply ChicMINIMALISM IS PERFECTED IN AN URBAN SETTING WITH SLEEK, MODERN ADORNMENTS.

A minimalist wedding allows the bride

and groom to be the focus of the day.

Just as the affair is tailored to fit the

couple’s character, the dress should be an

expression of the bride’s personality. “The

beauty of customizing a dress is that there’s a lot

of room for creativity,” says designer Irina Sigal

(2038 Locust St., 215-772-1121; irinasigal.com),

who has been creating custom clothing, particu-

larly formal and wedding gowns, for 20 years.

“Personality is everything in a dress, and it is

incredibly important that the bride’s unique

style shines through in a way that complements

her best.” For Sigal, designing for the minimalist

bride requires emphasizing the details and fit:

“Simple gowns are all about the details, yet they

must be immaculately constructed so that the fit

is the star of the show. The key to any gown, sim-

ple or complex, is always fit.” A venue with rustic

undertones is ideal for couples planning a mini-

mal yet meaningful affair. A former industrial

site, Phoenixville Foundry (2 N. Main St.,

Phoenixville, 610-917-8400; phoenixvillefoundry.com)

offers plenty of room for personalization. “The

industrial-chic design, flexible open spaces, and

neutral color scheme serve as a dramatic yet

romantic backdrop for a wide array of bridal

styles and customized themes,” says facility and

events director Bob Tomasso. “The venue has

a unique blend of industrial and modern

elements, including 60-foot-high ceilings, clere-

story windows, and sweeping staircases. Its

three event areas can accommodate a single

gathering for up to 500 guests or be broken up

for more-intimate events. Additional spaces can

also incorporate outdoor ceremonies, recep-

tions, and performances.” The streamlined

nature of the building makes it perfect for simple

decorations. Bold but limited color schemes,

modest table settings, and single-flower arrange-

ments maintain the simplicity of the space while

adding a hint of personality and liveliness.

“ � e key to any gown, simple or complex, is always fi t.”

—IRINA SIGAL

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FROM LEFT: Diamond Butterfly ring, Bernie Robbins Collection (price on request). Bernie Robbins Jewelers, 2123 S. Eagle Road, Newtown, 215-579-8224; bernierobbins.com. Brass knotted cuff links, Boss ($115). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-1400; hugoboss.com. Botticelli gown, Janice Martin Couture (price on request). 41 Cricket Ave., Ardmore, 610-645-4540; janicemartin.net

“ � is gown has a fluidity and grace that most off -the-rack gowns can’t off er.”

—JANICE MARTIN

Flower ChildFLORAL ACCENTS AND ROMANTIC TOUCHES HELP CREATE THE IDEAL GARDEN PARTY–INSPIRED WEDDING.

The romantic bride with a penchant for

the outdoors will be enticed by soft color

schemes, sweet tablescapes, and dainty

accents. A simply structured gown with deli-

cate details makes a distinctive statement,

especially when it’s custom-designed. Local

dressmaker Janice Martin (41 Cricket Ave.,

Ardmore, 610-645-4540; janicemartin.net), who

has more than 25 years of experience in custom

bridal- and eveningwear, designed the pic-

tured dress with just those elements in mind.

“The lace on this gown was hand-beaded in

France in a light f loral design, and the fabrics

are all natural—from the silk tulle on the bod-

ice to the silk satin bustier and skirt,” says

Martin, who takes anywhere from a week

to a year and a half to create a custom gown

(although most clients should expect it to take

four to nine months). “Also, this train, which

can be gently bustled to the side, is long enough

to give the gown a lovely line, but not so large

as to be cumbersome, heavy, or likely to catch

on things. It has a f luidity and grace that

most off-the-rack gowns can’t offer.” The deli-

cate, romantic feel of the dress can easily

be matched in a venue like the Winterthur

Museum, Garden & Library (5105 Kennett Pike,

Wilmington, DE, 302-888-4600; winterthur.org),

whose gorgeous landscaped grounds and ver-

satile ceremony and reception locations are

sure to make any bride swoon. “Winterthur

appeals to couples who have a love of nature

but still like the grandeur of being on a historic

estate,” says catering director Laura Henriquez.

“The estate spans almost 1,000 acres, making

every wedding feel completely private and inti-

mate. There are tons of nooks and crannies

throughout the property where couples can

enjoy a special moment together right next to

the romantic waterfall and koi ponds.”

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Every bride wants a wedding day that’s personalized down to

the last detail, so when celebrated bridal designer Carolina

Herrera debuted her Spring 2014 silk taffeta Aveline gown,

it made waves not just for its delicate, ethereal beauty, but also for

its monogram woven into the design. “It’s an everlasting union, so

why not link all initials together?” says Mary Dougherty, owner of

Nicole Miller Philadelphia (200 S. Broad St., 215-546-

5007; mkdandassociates.com). “Monograms are an outward expres-

sion that the two are now combined.”

Dress designer and master seamstress Irina Sigal (2038 Locust St.,

215-772-1121; irinasigal.com) has been creating gorgeous gowns for

Philadelphia brides for the past 20 years. And just as she fashions a

one-of-a-kind design for each client, she also works alongside every

bride to shape this unique touch. “When you monogram an item, it

becomes truly forever yours, and it should be a keepsake,” Sigal says.

On one occasion, Sigal discreetly placed a three-letter monogram

on the edge of a bride’s sleeve before stitching the same design into

the groom’s sleeve. On another, she beaded a monogram onto a

stunning veil. Whatever the design scheme, Sigal believes that the

beauty is in the subtlety. “Monogramming should be in the details,”

she says. “It should be a bride’s secret way to make the dress her

own. They shouldn’t be immediately visible to others.”

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The same can be said for shoes. And when it comes to wedding

footwear, brides trust local custom shoe designer Gary Wallace of

SparklebyG (267-241-0985) with their sky-high stilettos. “Most of

my work is Swarovski crystals, because what bride doesn’t want a lit-

tle bling on her big day?” he says. “Monogramming wedding shoes

is a great way to bring the couple together as one and let her show

off her new last name.” Wallace is getting married in May, and he’ll

be donning one of his own designs for the day, uniting him with his

groom. He says a bride can even have the monogram done in blue

for her “something blue.”

A monogram on a gown or shoes may be a discreet touch for the

couple’s eyes only, but many brides and grooms are expanding

the concept and building their entire wedding theme around

their new initials. Taking on new names can be a daunting expe-

rience for any couple, but setting a strong foundation on your

wedding day surrounded by loved ones is the perfect time to try

out your new name. There’s

really no better time and place

to introduce the new you.

“Incorporating a monogram

acts as a branding anchor for

your event,” according to Phyllis

Jablonowski of Eventricity (115

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0202; eventricity.net). “Stationery

suites are an easy place to begin

to show the mark and style, and

they can carry the idea through

to welcome bags, programs,

menu cards, and sweet ending

labels. We’ve had custom mono-

grammed brooches added into

a bouquet and scripted a mono-

gram out of f lowers for a wreath

that can hang or be placed flat.”

But Brian Kappra of Evantine

Design (7500 Wheeler St., 215-

492-8545; evantinedesign.com) rec-

ommends exercising relative

prudence when it comes to

monograms: “True, they’re a

big trend, but I believe they’re now being overused a tiny bit, so

restraint should be used when deciding to go with a monogram.”

Kappra suggests employing different versions of the monogram

for different aspects of the wedding. “For example, we might use the

first letters of the bride’s and groom’s names to create a monogram

label on hotel welcome boxes,” he says, “but for cocktail napkins, we

might use four variations on the monogram. And then on the dance

f loor, we might have a printed monogram matching the wedding

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style calligraphy. But when it comes down to it, it’s all

about incorporating personal touches wherever possible.”

While monograms are often utilized in lighting, and many

people project them onto the dance f loor, Jablonowski suggests

shooting the monogram onto a wall so that it’s visible all evening.

“They really can be designed to fit any style,” she says, “and they’re

a terrific example of the revival of a trend that can be extremely

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As perhaps the most significant piece of jewelry a woman

will ever own, an engagement ring should be as excep-

tional as the person wearing it. Yellow-diamond engage-

ment rings are growing in popularity among celebrities, such as

Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood, and now the trend is

catching on with local brides.

“Every woman wants a unique ring that makes a personal

statement, and of course one that will have the wow factor,” says

Harvey Rovinsky, co-owner of Bernie Robbins Fine Jewelers

(multiple locations; bernierobbins.com). “That combined with celeb-

rity inf luence—both current and dating back to Marilyn Monroe

more than 50 years ago—are the primary drivers of the yellow

diamond’s popularity.”

They’re becoming so popular, in fact, that Bernie Robbins has

crafted its own collection of yellow-diamond engagement rings.

After following the trend for years and observing the use of yellow

diamonds in larger, more expensive rings, Rovinsky took the

opportunity to fill what he saw as a gap in the market.

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In designing the rings for Bernie Robbins’ yellow-diamond col-

lection, Rovinsky considered trends in both cuts and settings.

“The most popular cuts for engagement rings continue to be

rounds and squares, which have remained highest in demand for

several years,” he says, so the new line features a mixture of the

two. “Popular mountings include halo and double halo, which still

outsell the rest.”

Although yellow-diamond rings are sure to make any bride stand

out, there is much more to the stone than its head-turning qualities.

“The color dictates the diamond’s rarity and value,” explains

Jeffrey Post, president of the Natural Color Diamond Association.

“Less than one in 10,000 diamonds mined will show natural

color.” Of the rare diamonds that do, yellow is the second-most-

common hue behind brown, with orange, purple, and red being

the most unusual.

Despite their rarity, Post notes that yellow diamonds have become

more widespread in the marketplace, allowing couples to express

their individuality with more than just the ring’s style.

“From a design point of view, yellow diamonds stand out,” he says.

“When white diamonds are set in white metal, it sparkles white all over,

but adding contrast to the design by setting yellow diamonds in yellow

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BEAUTIFUL BLOOMSDonna O’Brien and Alicia Martino create stunning,

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THE PAPER BOUTIQUEThere is no occasion in your life that

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CESCAPHE EVENT GROUPCescaphe Event Group is Philadelphia’s premier wedding

brand, orchestrating dream weddings at the Cescaphe Ballroom and Tendenza in Northern Liberties, the

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Contact us at Cescaphe.com or 215.238.5750.

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PEN RYN ESTATESurrounded by manicured lawns, gardens, fountains,

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WITH A BURGEONING FASHION EMPIRE

AND A SUCCESSFUL QVC LINE,

NICOLE RICHIE, FORMER WILD CHILD,

TELLS SUPERMODEL FRIEND

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY THAT

WHILE THE SIMPLE LIFE MAY NOT BE

SO SIMPLE, IT CAN STILL BE FABULOUS.STARFASHION

“When I first met Nicole, I didn’t know what to expect,” says

British supermodel and Transformers: Dark of the Moon actress

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. “I grew up knowing Nicole from

watching The Simple Life, so when I first met her, I was com-

pletely blown away. She’s just so put together, she runs all of

these businesses, and she’s so dedicated to her husband and

kids. She amazes me.”

“Amazing” is one word to describe the life of Nicole

Richie, the scion of an ’80s pop legend, who in the past 10

years has gone from wisecracking reality-TV sidekick to

magnate of her own high-fashion empire. Sitting pretty atop

her decidedly laid-back LA throne, this designer, style icon,

New York Times best-selling author, TV personality, Fashion

Star mentor, wife of rocker Joel Madden, cofounder of the

Richie-Madden Children ’s Foundation, and mom to Harlow

and Sparrow has become a darling of fashion critics and an

inspiration to style-seeking women around the globe. And

since the 2009 debut of her House of Harlow 1960 jewelry

line, Richie has joined a growing cadre of celebrity design-

ers in bringing her signature Southern California style to

the masses through her eponymous line sold via West

Chester’s own QVC.

Richie and Huntington-Whiteley were introduced just last

year through their mutual stylist but have become fast friends,

sharing the kind of rapport that usually comes only with years

White top ($575) and pencil skirt ($550), Alexander Wang. Knit Wit, 1729 Chestnut St., 215-564-4760; alexanderwang.com. Turquoise inlay mini triangle studs, Jennifer Meyer ($1,250). Barneys New York, 1811 Walnut St., 215-563-5333; barneys.com. Concentrical collar necklace ($78) and Eye of Wisdom rings ($62 each), House of Harlow. Lord & Taylor, King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-0333; houseofharlow1960.com

As told to Marni Prichard Manko Photography by Andrew Macpherson



of friendship. (“I fell in love right away,” says Huntington-

Whiteley with a laugh. “I fell in love, too,” Richie chimes

in.) Here the Burberry model digs in to learn more about

her high-styling, business-savvy friend—and to discuss

their obsession with all things fashion.

Let’s talk about something we both love: fashion. Describe your style for me.I’ve always been someone who’s extremely relaxed in

my everyday life. I’m not the girl who can wear awful

seven-inch heels all night. I keep it simple—I consider

myself to be a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl who just

accessorizes a lot. But I try to focus less on the actual

items and more on the way they make me feel. I like

color around my face because it does something to

me emotionally. I don’t like to wear black because

it brings me down.

You have such an amazing innate style. Vogue even said that you exemplify the LA vintage/SoCal look. Who did you get your sense of style from? My mom. She had this huge bathtub, and I’d sit in

it and watch her get her hair and makeup done. There

were just shelves of Chanel bags and

vintage Azzedine Alaïa skirts and the craziest outfits,

because she was going out with my dad every night.

And I’d just watch her and I’d think to myself, That’s

what I want to look like when I’m older.

How did you initially get into fashion? Back in the ’80s, my dad had a costume designer

named Edna, and she would make

me matching tour outfits out of his excess

fabric. We’re talking jewels and sequins, very

f lashy. She’d let me come to work with her in

downtown LA, and she showed me how she

makes all these costumes. When I started

competitively figure skating when I was 9,

she and I designed all of my costumes

together, and I just knew that it was some-

thing I wanted to do.

Having children has changed your life in many ways, but has it changed how you dress?I’m still wearing the same stuff, the same

jeans, the peasant tops. I’ve always been

someone who’s extremely relaxed in my

everyday life, and then when I go out, I

like dressing up.

That’s good; I’m glad to hear that. I’m always won-dering if it’s going to change and if I’m going to end up looking really mumsy.Um, no, you’re never going to look really mumsy! You

could be bald and you’d still be the most gorgeous

mother ever.

What about your daughter, Harlow? Is she into fashion?She’s more of an artist. She’s into playing with makeup;

she loves doing her hair and putting outfits together.

She’s just so feminine—and way more girlie than me.

What else inspires you?I’m hugely inspired by the ’60s and the ’70s. I just love

the music of that time and the overall freedom of that

era. I love that the idea of clashing didn’t really exist.

You could mix prints on prints, you could mix fab-

rics and colors—and it was

more about the way you felt

than about the label and

trends. That’s something that

I’ve always gravitated toward,

and that’s something I’ve always

tried to bring to House of Harlow

and my QVC line.

That’s so fab. Speaking of your fashion lines, let’s get into how you got your start as a designer.Once I really started under-

standing my own style, I realized

how much I loved costume jew-

elry. I’m talking the Gucci and

YSLs from the ’70s, pieces I relate

to and love wearing. So I met

with my now-partner Pasquale,

and in 2009 we started House of

Harlow 1960. He really let me

have the freedom to take the reigns

with the jewelry, which came natu-

rally to me. Since I obviously didn’t

go to design school, I wanted to

start small and get to know the

business before I expanded it. I

then found my other partner,

launched a ready-to-wear foot-

wear line, and expanded again.

In 2012, Richie and her husband adopted a German Shepherd named Iro.

“I consider myself to be a jeans and T-shirt kind of

girl who just accessorizes a lot.”



I’ve been going very slowly.

But now you’re taking a pretty big leap with the upcom-ing House of Harlow apparel launch. Doing apparel under the House of Harlow brand is something

I’ve wanted to do forever. I’m just really excited about this col-

lection. It’s easy to wear, it’s feminine, it’s free-spirited, and it’s

all under $300. The launch is in the spring, and it’ll be online

in March on houseofharlow1960.com and shopbop.com.

What about your collection with QVC? QVC is nuts. It’s so big that every time I go to the headquarters

in West Chester, I think it’s like Jurassic Park, only without the

dinosaurs. QVC is just so in tune with its customers, and it’s

something totally different than House of Harlow in that respect.

When you go in there as a designer, you have to focus on who

their customer is. Things like what their needs are, what fabrics

they’re drawn to, their likes and dislikes, down to what’s their

climate. It’s just a totally different world for me.

As you know, I do my own little line in the UK with Marks & Spencer. It’s a great way to learn about what real women want, isn’t it?It’s also great to work with people who study women. When I’m

doing my own House of Harlow collection, it’s really up to me to

get to know my customers. So we’re talking about a completely

new introduction, and then it takes a while to figure out who that

person is. When you’re partnering with QVC, they know, and

they continue to study. It’s really informative, whether you’re a

designer or not, because you can understand where different

women around the country are coming from. PS

OPPOSITE PAGE: Ringmaster top ($380) and Tamer embossed paperbag pants ($695), Zimmermann. Knit Wit, 1729 Chestnut St., 215-564-4760; zimmermann.com. Emerald diamond earrings, Anuj ($8,500). amulette collection.com. Nature ring with rose gold and noble gold with diamonds, H. Stern ($6,300). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; hstern.com. Nude patent pumps, Christian Louboutin ($625). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; christianlouboutin.com

Mini long-sleeved dress, Christian Dior ($1,950). Available by special order, Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; dior.com. Turquoise earrings, Amulette Collection ($6,500). amulettecollection.com

Styling by Marie-Lou BartoliMakeup by Lauren Andersen for Avon at The Wall GroupHair by Andy Lecompte for Wella Professionals at The Wall Group



ON HER: Rowan coat (IN HAND), Roland Mouret ($3,004). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com. Adriana kimono dress, Max Mara ($850). Bloomingdale’s, King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-6207; bloomingdales.com. Wonderland teardrop Snowman post earrings in boysenberry doublet ($695) and Wonderland oval ring in boysenberry doublet ($595), Ippolita. Bernie Robbins Jewelers, 2123 S. Eagle Road, Newtown, 215-579-8224; bernierobbins.com. Aurora sterling silver and flat bone bracelets with rose-cut diamonds ($950 each), Coomi. Neiman Marcus, SEE ABOVE. Gold Va Va Voom bag, Valentino Garavani ($1,775). Neiman Marcus, SEE ABOVE. Escape sandals, Jimmy Choo ($925). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com

ON HIM: Suit ($2,795) and dress shoes ($695), Ermenegildo Zegna. King of Prussia Mall, 610-233-0051; zegna.com. White cotton dress shirt, Brioni ($600). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com. Skinny tie, The Tie Bar ($15). thetiebar.com. Madison belt, Allen Edmonds ($88). 1736 Chestnut St., 215-988-1795; allenedmonds.com. Stainless steel Original Black watch, Bell & Ross ($4,500). Govberg Jewelers, 65 St. James Pl., Ardmore, 610-664-1715; govbergwatches.com


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The Rittenhouse Hotel sets the scene for

a couple’s stolen moments in spring’s refined and

ultraluxurious silhouettes.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON MCDONALD

STYLING BY ANNIE LADINO

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ON HER: Embroidered gold leaf jacquard top, J. Mendel ($5,300). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. Embroidered mesh skirt, Nicole Miller Atelier ($235). 200 S. Broad St., 215-546-5007; nicolemiller.com. Locked in stud earrings, Kate Spade New York ($58). Suburban Square, 51 Saint Georges Road, 610-649-3502; katespade.com. Embellished Saffiano leather bracelet, Prada ($1,650). prada.com

ON HIM: Dress shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna ($345). King of Prussia Mall, 610-233-0051; zegna.com. Black dress pants, Roberto Cavalli (price on request). roberto cavalli.com. Wide basic dress belt, Allen Edmonds ($98). 1736 Chestnut St., 215-988-1795; allenedmonds.com



ON HER: Purple wine silk cady dress, Gucci ($2,700). The Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ, 609-449-1080; gucci.com. Gold-plated black onyx ring, Melinda Maria ($238). Nordstrom, King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-6111; nordstrom.com. Envelope clutch, Givenchy ($1,335). Joan Shepp, 1625 Chestnut St., 215-735-2666; joan shepp.com. Cut-out boots, Giuseppe Zanotti Design ($1,095). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com

ON HIM: Suit ($895), socks ($17), and oxford shoes ($415), Boss. King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-1400; hugoboss.com. White cotton dress shirt, Brioni ($600). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com. Todd skinny tie, Thomas Pink ($135). King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-1755; thomaspink.com. Pocket square, Commonwealth Proper ($55). 1839 Chestnut St., 267-319-1741; commonwealthproper.com. Madison belt, Allen Edmonds ($88). 1736 Chestnut St., 215-988-1795; allenedmonds.com. 1837 circle cuff links, Tiffany & Co. ($300). 1414 Walnut St., 215-735-1919; tiffany.com. Carrera Calibre 36 automatic flyback chronograph watch, TAG Heuer ($7,900). King of Prussia Mall, 888-585-9136; tagheuer.com



Kyra jacket (IN HAND), Tory Burch ($1,295). King of Prussia Mall, 610-337-2565; toryburch.com. Sheer silk polka-dot blouse ($1,095), silk bra ($275), and silk printed maxi skirt ($1,775), Dolce & Gabbana. Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; dolcegabbana.com. Belt, 3.1 Phillip Lim ($149). Knit Wit, 1729 Chestnut St., 215-564-4760; knitwitonline.com. Garden party earrings, Erickson Beamon ($252). Shop Sixty-Five, 53 W. State St., Doylestown, 215-348-8250; shopsixtyfive.com. Lock Me Manchette cuff, Louis Vuitton ($1,080). The Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ, 609-343-0177; louisvuitton.com. Iriza pumps, Christian Louboutin ($625). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200, neimanmarcus.com

OPPOSITE PAGE, ON HER: Sally coat in large camo, Diane von Furstenberg ($645). Per Lei, 2 E. State St., Media, 610-566-1254; perleiboutique.com. Rizzi top ($548) and Carroll Park Penelope bag ($448), Kate Spade New York. King of Prussia Mall, 610-265-4080; katespade.com. Tuxedo cropped pants, Tibi ($295). Shop Sixty-Five, 53 W. State St., Doylestown, 215-348-8250; shopsixtyfive.com. Sunglasses, Miu Miu ($370). Sunglass Hut, The Shops at Liberty Place, 215-851-9055; sunglasshut.com. 18k white-gold Metro three-row hinged bangle with diamonds ($11,000) and 18k white-gold Atlas hinged bangle with diamonds ($9,000), Tiffany & Co. The Pier Shops at Caesars, 1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ, 609-345-3100; tiffany.com. Etta pumps, Sophia Webster ($595). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com

ON HIM: Broadcloth jacket ($695) and slim-fit pants ($195), Michael Kors. Cherry Hill Mall, Cherry Hill, NJ, 856-486-1800; michaelkors.com. Cotton dress shirt, Brioni ($600). Boyds, 1818 Chestnut St., 215-564-9000; boydsphila.com. Carrera Calibre 36 automatic flyback chronograph watch, TAG Heuer ($7,900). King of Prussia Mall, 888-585-9136; tagheuer.com. Socks, Boss ($14). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-1400; hugoboss.com. Cruz derby shoes, Marc Jacobs ($775). Available by special order, 212-343-1490



ON HER: Embroidered chiffon gown, Zac Posen ($2,875). Available by special order, 212-925-1263. Russian gold filigree lace earrings ($175) and Russian gold filigree lace necklace ($595), Oscar de la Renta. Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. Bel Air gold sculptural collar, Alexis Bittar ($250). Sophy Curson, 19th and Sansom Sts., 215-567-4662; sophycurson.com. Slake bracelet, Swarovski ($70). 1421 Walnut St., 215-563-9374; swarovski.com. Evening minaudière, Lanvin ($2,290). Neiman Marcus, King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-6200; neimanmarcus.com. Shiny high-heel sandals, Louis Vuitton ($995). King of Prussia Mall, 610-992-0392; louisvuitton.com

ON HIM: Black suit, John Varvatos ($1,795). Ventresca Ltd., 145 W. State St., Doylestown, 215-348-3139; ventresca.com. Dress shirt, Ermenegildo Zegna ($345). King of Prussia Mall, 610-233-0051; zegna.com. Wide basic dress belt, Allen Edmonds ($98). 1736 Chestnut St., 215-988-1795; allenedmonds.com. Black shoes, Roberto Cavalli ($540). robertocavalli.com

ON HER THROUGHOUT:Lancôme Absolue Sublime Oleo-Serum ($185). Macy’s Center City, 1300 Market St., 215-241-9000; macys.com. Perricone MD Face Finishing Moisturizer ($69). Sephora, 1714 Chestnut St., 215-563-6113; sephora.com. Clarins Extra Firming Foundation in Honey ($45). Macy’s Center City, SEE ABOVE. Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in Tumulte ($45). Macy’s Center City, SEE ABOVE. Bobbi Brown Smokey Eye Kajal Liner in Noir ($24). Bluemercury, 1707 Walnut St., 215-569-3100; bluemercury.com. Dior Diorshow Black Out Mascara ($25). Saks Fifth Avenue, 2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd, 610-667-1550; saks.com. AERIN Lipstick in Madison ($30). Saks Fifth Avenue, SEE ABOVE. Kérastase Touche Finale ($35). Oggi Hair Salon & Spa, 1700 Locust St., 215-735-0707; oggisalonandspa.com

Overlooking charming Rittenhouse Square, the iconic Rittenhouse Hotel lies at the heart of downtown Philadelphia. Complete with a renowned spa, an elegant tearoom, and the upscale international restaurant Lacroix, the AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel is a mainstay for city visitors and locals alike. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, The Rittenhouse continues its outstanding legacy with a lively cocktail bar within the ground floor’s library and luxe new park suites by famed interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud. rittenhousehotel.com



CONTINUINGEDUCATION

Ric Ramsey calls education a social equalizer and likens his mission to the civil rights movement.

Ric Ramsey was all set to, as he says, “live large” after graduating from Hampton University and NYU’s Stern School of Business and going into information technology consulting. But he and his wife were also working on another venture—securing a franchise from the Goddard School, a chain of private preschools—when he thought he would learn more by working at a nonprofit for a year.

Ten years later, the preschool and his consulting business were on permanent hold while Ramsey ran the LEAD program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, which provides talented students in business and engineering with mentoring and hands-on educational and service experience. While that was satisfying, he says, he couldn’t help recalling his own upbringing, as a poor kid in Colorado whose teachers gave him a chance to succeed—and whose mother insisted he could accomplish whatever he wanted.

When he heard that City Year was planning to refocus on keeping students in school, Ramsey signed on. “My world before was focused on the bright and talented,” he says. But while his job has changed, his goal has not. “I get to steer this ship as its captain, and this will be a phenomenal ride for me.” City Year Greater Philadelphia, 2221 Chestnut St., 215-988-2118; cityyear.org

Leading by Example: RIC RAMSEYPersonal memories led to a course change for City Year’s captain.

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Philadelphia’s public schools may be in crisis—facing monumental challenges like budget shortfalls, staffing

cutbacks, and even closings—but for these forward-thinking leaders, the future is now.By Robert Strauss Photography by Jeffrey Stockbridge

Danielle Mackintosh recognized immediately that the eighth grader was a

little restive in his class at Overbrook’s Dimner Beeber Middle School. The

West Philly school could be a rather chaotic place, and she knew she had to

step in and help before his behavior got worse. One of 225 corps members

of City Year Greater Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization that seeks to

improve city schools and aid the at-risk student population by hiring

recent college graduates for one year of paid service, Mackintosh puts in long hours. She

greets students as they arrive or calls them on their cell phones with a reminder to get to

school on time. She assists with classroom instruction, providing one-on-one coaching or

taking small groups aside to assist them with assignments. Sometimes, as with the eighth

grader at Dimner Beeber, she forestalls a looming disciplinary problem.

“It was hard for him to just sit through class, let alone do the work,” says Mackintosh.

“Because he was adapting to negative culture more than positive, it was difficult for us to

show him what was appropriate.” But there was a quick fix: sit next to him for the entire

class. For Philadelphia’s schools, unfortunately, there have been few easy solutions lately.

The local media never seems to run out of bad things to say about the city’s public

schools. And in many cases it’s warranted—there has been plenty to criticize during

CONTINUINGEDUCATION



Philly’s recent hard times. A persistent funding crisis

resulted in a system that for years seemed to be held

together with classroom glue sticks and papier-mâché.

But in 2013 the dam finally burst, with mass layoffs

followed by intermittent and disconcerting rehiring.

Employees were often forced to do jobs they weren’t

trained for just to keep the schools running. But there are

people and organizations in Philadelphia that aren’t will-

ing to sit idly by and watch the system collapse.

Ric Ramsey joined City Year, which has served

more than 100,000 local kids since 1997,

because he was convinced he could help

stanch the hemorrhaging in the city’s schools.

When the organization hired him last April to

be its executive director and vice president, it described

his mission as a new civil rights movement.

“The civil rights movement was about equality and

being viable to society,” says Ramsey. “Education is the

big definer globally. It says we will equalize your ability to

give to society because you’ve been educated to what is

needed in society. I’m fascinated with the concept that we

can actually improve the education of our nation by focus-

ing on those who are most vulnerable in our society.”

Keeping even the most disinterested, demotivated,

and deprived kids focused on school is also an integral

part of the mission of City Year, which holds its annual

gala this spring. Winnowing its research findings, City

Year has reduced its areas of concern to ABC: atten-

dance, behavior, and course literacy. In each case, says

Ramsey, mitigating the problem leads directly to a bet-

ter chance at high school graduation.

Most of the nation’s dropouts occur in 10 percent of

its high schools, and students at Philadelphia’s strug-

gling schools are among the most vulnerable. The first

step in solving the problem, Ramsey explains, is simply

getting the child to school: Curbing absenteeism

remains a daily battle. Studies have shown that if a stu-

dent in third through seventh grades misses 10 percent

of school days, he or she is significantly likelier to even-

tually drop out.

As for behavioral problems, the kind of focused, car-

ing intervention that City Year corps members like

Mackintosh offer is crucial. By “engaging on a more per-

sonal level so the student trusts” the corps member,

says Ramsey, “you’re preventing the poor behavior

from igniting.”

Finally, what he calls “probably the most important”

goal is keeping young people on pace to succeed in the

core subjects of math and English. Again, failure here

increases the dropout rate: According to Ramsey, City

Year research shows that a student who fails two or more

of these classes by grade nine is unlikely to graduate.

Preventing dropouts is a huge task, but City Year isn’t

going it alone. Cooperation is essential, and Ramsey

emphasizes that his organization works hand-in-hand

with groups like Big Brothers Big Sisters, which offers

mentorship programs for at-risk kids in the city’s poorest

neighborhoods. PhillyGoes2College, part of the

Mayor’s Office of Education, goes even further. Barbara

Mattleman, who has headed the initiative since its

inception in 2010, notes that getting students through

secondary school is only the first step. To really get

ahead, they need to go to college, and it should be the

city’s aim to get as many students there as possible.

To achieve that, PhillyGoes2College alerts students

and their parents about events that promote and prepare

them for college, such as the huge college fair held each

fall at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and classes

to help with College Board tests or application essays.

PhillyGoes2College also teaches families how to apply

for financial aid. Mattleman says the program can be

just the spark a young person needs: “In many cases, this

is the first generation of the family to go to college, so this

is now a way to start the conversation.”

Making life even more difficult for society’s

most vulnerable is the fact that the spend-

ing cutbacks have the greatest impact on

those who have the least, according to

Elaine Wynn, president of the Nevada

Board of Education and a board member of Communities

in Schools of Philadelphia. “We know through research

that the most challenged populations are those kids who

are in poverty, unfortunately,” says Wynn. “They have

unmet needs that are so basic that most people are shocked

to learn that there are families that are hungry and [deal-

ing with] substance and physical abuse.”

Communities in Schools was established in 1977 by

Bill Milliken as a way to serve the urban poor and has

grown into the largest stay-in-school network in the

nation. In 1986, the organization landed in Philadelphia,

where it currently serves 10,000 students, from kinder-

garten to postsecondary school. The program employs

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Perhaps best known as one of the world’s few female billionaires, Elaine Wynn has served as director of Wynn Resorts since 2000, but these days the Las Vegas resident dedicates most of her time to philanthropic causes that support education. Since 2008, she has served as the national chairperson of Communities in Schools, a nonprofit organization that works with needy schools in 27 states and the District of Columbia.

Wynn travels frequently across the country to check in on Communities in Schools’ 1.25 million students. In Philly, the program works differently than in other regions, where “we’re gravitating more towards a site facilitator,” she says. In Philadelphia, “we have more-direct relationships with local organizations.”

It’s all about strengthening relationships to deliver the services and support that schools need most, Wynn adds. “Communities in Schools is a mechanism that leverages things that already exist in a community, that already are funded, that already have personnel, to deliver what they do more efficiently to kids who need it. And by layering on multiple surfaces, you’re improving that kid’s life exponentially. So if a kid needs clothes, glasses, and food, that child’s going to be 100 percent better off having been in Communities in Schools than if they hadn’t.” Communities in Schools of Philadelphia, 2000 Hamilton St., 267-386-4600; cisphl.org

Elaine Wynn calls Communities in Schools a “silver bullet” solution for the nation’s neediest schools.

Evening the Odds: ELAINE WYNNThe stark reality behind funding cutbacks compelled this billionaire to act.


Noah Tennant says that interaction between teachers and students is a key to success.

Noah Tennant grew up in Harrisburg and went to a small, if diverse, high school on the outskirts of town. His only connection to Philadelphia—a seemingly distant metropolis—was his love for 76ers star forward Charles Barkley. Intent on being a teacher, he attended the University of Delaware and then Penn’s Graduate School of Education. He took administrative jobs in New Jersey, in the elite towns of Westfield and Haddonfield, becoming the beloved principal of the middle school.

But while he was satisfied there, Tennant says a tour of Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia, an all-male high school that had opened just a couple of years before, began to change his mind. The neighborhood could not have been more different from Haddonfield: a poor-to-lower-class, mostly African-American urban environment versus an upper-middle-to-upper-class, primarily white suburb.

“There I was in West Philadelphia and seeing students on the top of a hill wearing blazers and ties,” Tennant says. “They had a vested interest in being a part of something challenging. They could have easily gone two or three blocks away to a high school where standards would not be as high for them. That they were choosing to do that, making the choice to do that—I felt inspired to be someone to help them on that journey.”

Dressed for Success: NOAH TENNANTA new vision of urban education inspired this administrator to change his address.


professionals, rather than relying on “near peers” as

City Year does, and works with businesses, government,

and other nonprofits to find mentors for schoolkids. The

goal is to show them that there are jobs out there for

them, provided they finish school.

“We have two kinds of services,” says Wynn. “One is

more in-depth, where we work with schools to identify

those kids who are most at risk of falling out and create

individual plans around that child and his or her family.

For the second, we go into a school and find out what

they need help with. So if their art program was cut, then

we could coordinate with a group like Philadanco, for

example, that might have an outreach program.

Communities in Schools would become the link to

Philadanco and the school district and would create the

conditions in which we could get that delivered and

applied.”

The organization’s nearly 30 years of success is

reflected in some impressive statistics. By the end of the

2012

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13 academic year, for example, 94 percent of its stu-

dents who were at risk of dropping out remained in

school, and 65 percent of graduating seniors were either

enrolled in a postsecondary school or employed.

Inspiration can also be found among leaders in the

trenches of the toughest city schools. Linda Cliatt-

Wayman had moved up the chain of command from

teacher to administrator to assistant superintendent

for the city’s high schools. But in one of Philadelphia’s

most crime-ridden neighborhoods, she saw the need for

on-the-ground help. Strawberry Mansion High School

had lost four principals in four years, leaving this public

school adrift, so she took on the challenge and in

September 2012 became its principal.

Since then, Cliatt-Wayman has gotten more kids to

graduate, and 55 of last year’s 92 graduates were

accepted into college. After she and the school were

profiled by ABC News, they found an unexpected

champion in hip-hop star Drake, who was so moved by

their story that he arranged to have a music studio built

for the students at Strawberry Mansion. “I want to

encourage you to utilize that facility and try to make

whatever dreams you have come true,” he told them.

At November’s Pennsylvania Conference for Women,

Cliatt-Wayman earned a standing ovation with her tear-

filled speech about the struggling students she has guided

at Strawberry Mansion and how—even amid seeming

despair—there are triumphs waiting to happen. After

being on the city’s list of schools to be closed two years ago,

Strawberry Mansion has seen a 10 percent rise in enroll-

ment. Credit that to Cliatt-Wayman’s stricter policies—like

no hoodies or cell phones—and to expanded programs in

cooking, filmmaking, and sports. Private donations have

also funded new scholarships and curricula.

Noah Tennant could have easily avoided the

challenges of city schools, having spent

more than a decade as a school adminis-

trator in the upper-crust New Jersey towns

of Westfield and Haddonfield. But one

day, while visiting his alma mater, the University of

Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, a col-

league took him to see Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia, a new

male-only charter high school in West Philly that had

opened in 2007. Inspired by what he saw, Tennant left

the suburbs in 2011 to become principal of Boys’ Latin.

According to Tennant, the achievement differences

between elite schools and the average Philadelphia pub-

lic school can be tied to the number of hours that students

and teachers interact with each other and the closeness of

that engagement. At Boys’ Latin, the school day runs from

8 AM to 4 PM, with an hour of mandatory extracurricular

activity or tutoring afterwards. Students also attend

school every other Saturday from 9 AM to noon, primarily

for extra-classroom projects or remedial work. Everyone

studies Latin for four years, with research showing that

students who do so perform better on College Board tests

than those who take four years of another language.

Although it mainly serves the West and Southwest

Philadelphia areas, any student can apply to Boys’ Latin—

there are no qualifying tests—but he has to be ready for

more rigor, more schoolwork, more attention from teach-

ers. In the three classes that have graduated so far, 98

percent of the students have been accepted into college

and 81 percent have matriculated.

Tennant warns, however, that this school isn’t right for

everyone. “We make it clear with our families that it is

tough. In education research today, you hear the word

‘grit,’” he says, adding that most students who submit to

the austerity of Boys’ Latin—which also has strict blazer-

and-tie standards—have it. “There are kids who come to

us with academic struggles and a discipline file, but those

who make it keep grinding and trying. We hope to have

a long era of success stories.” PS

“In many cases, this is

the first generation

of the family to go

to college, so this is

now a way to start the

conversation.”—Barbara Mattleman



FAMILY TIESGiving money away isn’t as easy as it sounds, particularly when different generations are involved.

Here, philanthropists, advisers, and wealth managers tell how to minimize familial differences and make charitable gifting a smooth sail.

BY SUZANNE MCGEE

FROM LEFT: Kennedy Consciousness: The late Robert F. Kennedy with his wife, Ethel, and seven of their then eight children at an outing at the Bronx Zoo in 1964; the Grand Foyer at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC; Anthony Shriver founded the nonprofit Best Buddies International to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


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FAMILY TIES

Howard Graham Buffett has no idea how old he

was when he first became aware that something

called “philanthropy” existed. While his father,

financier Warren Buffett, “was busy making

money” and building his reputation as the sage of

Omaha, his mother, Susan Thompson Buffett,

spent “a huge amount of her time engaged in

something that helped or supported other peo-

ple.” As they grew, Howard, as well as his elder sister, Susie, and younger

brother, Peter, were caught up in these projects. “It started with giving away

time,” Howard Buffett, 59 years old, recalls. “A big part of my education was

seeing my mom act on [her] beliefs, not just talk about them.” The lessons he

learned included an awareness of what distinguishes effective philanthropy

from simply sitting down at the end of every year to write a few checks or

buying a table for a friend’s charitable gala. By the time he was an adult,

Buffett says he realized philanthropy, at its best, “is about listening to people

and trying to understand their core needs and find a way to address them.”

Creating that kind of philanthropic

savvy in children and grandchildren is

increasingly a focus of today’s affluent fam-

ilies. “It’s a way for any family to test and

articulate their shared values, to define

what their family stands for, and to put

those values into action,” says Peter Karoff,

founder of The Philanthropic Initiative, a

consulting firm that advises donors on

making the leap from supporting a handful

of favored organizations—an alma mater, a

local hospital, a regional arts group—to developing a coherent giving

approach. “The aim is to create a legacy and, for many—if not most— having

that legacy includes impact,” says Karoff.

What triggers philanthropic engagement can be as varied as the families

involved. “In some cases, an aging benefactor has decided he wants to see

his philanthropic gifts fully dispersed while he’s still living; sometimes it’s a

personal experience or event, such as a trip by two members of one family to

Ghana, which then became a focus of their philanthropy,” says Susan

Ditkoff, a partner at Bridgespan, a nonprofit advisory group, and co-head of

the firm’s philanthropy practice.

One element of “next gen” philanthropy that may startle some older

parents or grandparents is their heirs’ preference for and sometimes insis-

tence upon high-impact or transformative giving. Today’s younger donors

have relatively little interest in seeing their names immortalized on hospi-

tal wings, theater auditoriums, or college lecture halls. They define

“community” in a very different way, as something that isn’t confined to a

narrow geographic area or a particular religious or ethnic grouping.

They’re also more likely to tackle ambitious programs. Bill and Melinda

Gates, who have publicly declared their resolve to eradicate endemic dis-

eases such as polio and malaria within their lifetimes, are the poster

children for this approach. What distinguishes the Gateses, of course, is

the magnitude of their ability to give; the

eagerness to take on formidable challenges

does not. In the past, donors were willing to

spend the 5 percent of a foundation’s assets

that the law requires them to distribute each

year to make lives better. Now, says Sharna

Goldseker, managing director of 21/64,

which specializes in helping families involve

“next generation” members in their philan-

thropic planning, “the attitude is, ‘That’s

great, but wouldn’t it be even better if, by

spending 50 percent, we could eradicate the problem entirely?’”

What is increasingly common, however, is the focus of parents or

grandparents at the head of the family—typically those who still control

the wealth—to make philanthropy a family affair. Crafting a personal

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approach to giving and simply handing heirs a family foundation to

administer isn’t enough these days. Goldseker explains, “It isn’t possible

just to bring those individuals into the status quo. [Heirs] bring their own

ideas and visions to the table.”

Long before they are old enough to understand just how wealthy their

family is or what philanthropy involves, children or grandchildren can

develop an understanding of their privileged situation by becoming

engaged in volunteer work, through a school, a religious organization,

or some kind of entity alongside their parents. “A grandparent or parent

can say they’ll donate money that’s equivalent to the amount of time they

put in, too,” says Melissa Berman, president and CEO of the New York

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Advisors, who notes that family

vacations or extended family

reunions can also include a vol-

unteer initiative that all family

members can share: a park

cleanup, perhaps, or, as chil-

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philanthropy at a

very young age does not mean

they’ll follow where their elders

lead as they get older. “It’s

important to be open with heirs

about what is coming down the

pike,” says Brian Wodar, a

senior vice president and direc-

tor of wealth management

research at AllianceBernstein.

“If parents aren’t willing to go

beyond a certain area when it

comes to making grants, then

they should make that clear to

their children and grandchil-

dren. If they don’t want to be f lexible in terms of how that wealth is spent,

and they still want to have the next generations involved, they have to find

some kind of compromise.”

Bridgespan’s Ditkoff explains that since the first generation tends to be

the one who made the wealth, “they feel that they earned it, and it’s theirs

to give away in whatever way they choose.” Sometimes, there are gulfs

that can’t be bridged. Perhaps one family member is an evangelical

Christian and can’t support the giving priorities of his parents and sib-

lings; perhaps one part of a traditionally Republican family drifts leftward

and can’t condone giving money to causes that run counter to his new

opinions. “To say that family philanthropy is a panacea that can bridge all

gaps is a fallacy,” says Karoff. “A baby won’t fix a bad marriage; philan-

thropy won’t make a dysfunctional family functional once more.”

Gillian Howell, the national Philanthropic Solutions group executive

at US Trust, says it’s best to start preparing both sides to make compro-

mises as early as possible. “One of the most memorable events I witnessed

involved a wealthy family, who began an annual series of New England

vacation weekends focused on philanthropy by asking the youngest

members of the family the question of how they would like to change

the world,” she recalls. The patriarch and matriarch were so moved by

what they heard that they were very open to the idea of changing the gov-

ernance and even ultimately

diluting or reshaping the mis-

sion of the foundation they had

created so they could incorpo-

rate their young heirs’ insights

and vision.

While parents and grand-

parents may fear that large

gaps exist between the genera-

tions—and underestimate the

extent to which they need to

compromise to fully engage

their heirs—when push comes

to shove, there’s far more

alignment than family elders

may assume. A 2013 Merrill

Lynch survey showed that

73 percent of the “millen-

nial” generation—those aged

roughly between 18 and 35—

had values similar to their

parents, even though they

might express those values

differently. “That ref lects the

reality that values are shaped

by what people are exposed to;

that’s what children model and

internalize and express later

in life,” says Michael Liersch,

Merrill Lynch’s head of behavioral finance.

A growing number of younger donors plan on “giving while living”—

an attitude that often separates wealth creators from their heirs. That’s

the case for Howard Buffett and his foundation, which was seeded with

gifts from his parents and in recent years has been supplemented by sig-

nificantly larger donations of Berkshire Hathaway stock. Buffett’s

philanthropic focus is worldwide food and water security and conflict

mitigation, and by mid-March, he says, he’ll have visited all 54 of the fully

recognized African nations to understand food security issues and search

for innovative agricultural projects to support. “I want to transfer the

“I KNOW THAT IT’S IMPORTANT FOR THE NEXT GENERATIONto challenge me, ask me tough

questions.”—Howard Buffett

One of The Howard G. Buffett Foundation’s initiatives is to assist Afghan farmers and improve agribusiness in the impoverished country. Here, Howard W. and Howard G. Buffett in Afghanistan.

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The Giving TreeThe Spruce Foundation’s grassroots approach to giving back has the next generation of Philadelphia philanthropists in mind.

When Tamar Silberberg Shiffman

returned to her hometown of Philadelphia

after college, she found herself one of a

group of friends facing the same issue. “We

were starting fresh and living indepen-

dently with jobs and incomes rather than

school,” she says. “We wanted to find a

new way to get involved and feel we were

making a difference. We didn’t find it easy.”

So they created their own way to give

back, establishing The Spruce Foundation

in 2007. Initially it was just as much about

spending time with like-minded people,

but the emphasis on serving their commu-

nity deepened with each passing year.

Today the beneficiaries of the foundation’s

grants include a group that uses the sport

of squash to engage the interest of local

inner-city youth in academic and athletic

achievement; an organization that offers

free tuition for music classes to low-income

students whose schools have been stripped

of arts education funding; and counseling

services for at-risk young people. The aver-

age grant isn’t lavish—this year The Spruce

Foundation will hand out a total of about

$20,000—but the organization also allows

young donors to contribute their time.

“We’re focusing on getting 20-somethings

involved,” says Shiffman, now 31 years old

and a mother of three. “No one wants to

feel that they have to work their way up

the totem pole” in order to make a differ-

ence, as they would at a long-established

philanthropy. “If you have the right model,

you can appeal to the next-generation

donor, but they want to get involved in

their own way—on a smaller scale and have

more responsibility.” sprucefoundation.org

knowledge and sense of commitment to my children,” which includes his

wife’s four daughters, whom Buffett has helped raise, along with his son,

Howard Warren Buffett. At the same time, he adds, “I don’t want that to

stop me from doing the biggest things that I can today. I’m going to put all

my time and resources into addressing these issues.”

Buffett said his son had visited 58 countries by the time he went to col-

lege—and “our destinations weren’t places like Paris and Cancún.” Three

of the children now sit on the board of Buffett’s foundation, and trustees

are designated $20,000 apiece every year to direct to projects of their own

choice that fit within the broader mission of the foundation.

Taking a flexible strategy with the legal and financial compo-

nents of philanthropic giving is as essential as when dealing

with generational differences. For decades the family foun-

dation has been the default-giving vehicle. While foundations

allow a family unlimited, multigenerational control over

grant making, the tax deductions for contributions are less generous than

for other vehicles, such as donor-advised funds. (For instance, if donating

company stock, family members can deduct its cost; if they are donating to

a donor-advised fund, they can deduct the often significantly higher fair

market value of those securities.) By some estimates, 70 percent of all foun-

dations have assets of less than $1 million, a level that most experts consider

to be inefficient. Michael Cole, president of Ascent Private Capital

Management, says that while a foundation—which requires its members to

keep tabs of investments, governance, and taxes as well as evaluating and

monitoring grants—can be “a great financial parenting and educational

tool,” unless a family has or plans to donate more than $10 million to the

foundation, the administrative costs are too high to justify this option.

The other most popular vehicle is the donor-advised fund, established

under the umbrella of sponsoring organizations, such as community

foundations. In recent years a range of nonprofits and special divisions of

banks and investment companies like Fidelity have offered opportuni-

ties for families to establish their own DAFs. However, there are more

constraints: Donors can only suggest or advise, rather than dictate,

where they want grants to go; and children who serve as advisors cannot

earn a salary for doing so. But for a growing number of families, the lower

overhead costs, higher tax deductions, and the increasing ability to bring

in children or grandchildren as “co-advisors” are outweighing some of

the disadvantages.

While families might want to ponder the tax considerations associ-

ated with various philanthropic vehicles, the decision about whether or

not to be philanthropic is almost never made for financial reasons. “The

tax breaks you get for charitable giving are no greater than those you get

for losing money in the stock market, and nobody invests in stocks with

the intent of losing money,” points out Ramsay Slugg, wealth strategies

advisor at US Trust.

For Howard Buffett, the biggest challenge for philanthropists isn’t

whether to set up a foundation or DAF. “The worst thing you can do is to

live in your comfort zone,” he says. In the late 1980s, Buffett and his sib-

lings were each allowed to determine the targets of $100,000 per year for

their family’s foundation. In 1999 each kid received $26.5 million from

their parents to start individual foundations. “Many of my ideas were stu-

pid,” Buffett admits, recalling the notion of funding a camel dairy for

Western Sahara refugees. “You learn fast to think hard about what to sup-

port, but at least the mistakes were small, while the lessons were big.”

Nonetheless he encourages his children to venture into new areas. “I can

be a bit of a dictator, but I know that it’s important for the next generation

to challenge me, to have someone with a view that’s a little less myopic ask

me tough questions. These are the formative experiences that they’ll be

putting in their memory banks and drawing on in the decades to come.” PS

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A few years ago, interior designer Barbara Eberlein found herself in

the same quandary as many of her clients: She had an empty nest.

Her daughter and son, off to college and a job, had moved out of

the house, and now it felt slightly too big and much less lively. She had

adopted the home on Delancey Place 25 years earlier (at the time, she

says, the interior was so ugly that the staircases were the only things she

kept; the rest was demolished). But instead of packing her bags and

downsizing, she planned another renovation that would reimagine the

late-1850s structure, whose only remaining selling point was its address.

For 30 years, Eberlein has been crafting interiors for some of Phila-

delphia’s most esteemed properties, designed by many of its greatest

architects—Horace Trumbauer, Frank Furness, Walter Durham—and is

best known for her vast knowledge of and prowess in historical preserva-

tion. “I studied archeology, and I love history and classical beauty,” she

says, “but I do contemporary work, too, and that keeps me facile.” In her

own home over the years, she stayed true to its era and added period details,

but she also opened up the living room to give it a more gracious feel.

For the building’s latest act, she turned her garage and playroom into a

four-room work studio, then expanded the dining room to create an outdoor

balcony, with a fireplace and dining area, adjacent to the kitchen. In her

initial renovation, she’d moved the kitchen from the basement to the first

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“ Philadelphia has always been an architectural powerhouse.”

—BARBARA EBERLEIN


LEFT: The living room is designed in a vintage yet eclectic style. ABOVE: An 18th-century Italian lantern lights a French tapestry in the foyer.

f loor. It now has access to the balcony and the

dining room, making it perfect for entertaining.

The balcony also gives the dining room more

light; in other areas with few windows, Eberlein

used rich reds and blues on the walls. “The deep

color creates ref lectivity,” she says, “and the

arches and other architectural elements we cre-

ated keep it interesting.”

Eberlein is an avid collector of antiques, but

she confesses that some of the pieces in her liv-

ing room are reproductions. “I have things made

all the time,” she says, pointing to a library and a

built-in wet bar and tipping her hat to the skilled

local artisans who have fashioned pieces for her

home and those of her clients. “Philadelphia has

always been an architectural powerhouse. At

the turn of the century, the titans of industry

wanted to build big, beautiful homes here, so

they brought over artisans from Europe.”

For the bedroom, Eberlein picked up furniture

while antiquing in her native Chicago and chose

a Chinese wallpaper and Fortuny fabrics. She

loves pulling together pieces for clients and has

done so many times. “The hardest part of design-

ing, either in your own home or for a client, is

editing,” she says. “I could never be an antiques

dealer in that regard. I really love the hunt.”

While she adores and misses her hometown,

Eberlein still pinches herself that she lives in

Philadelphia. “I love the breadth of architecture

here,” she says. “Because there are so many

great design schools in Philadelphia, there is a

lot of design literacy and it elevates design in the

city. There are so many people who really care

about how the city looks.”

Eberlein spends much of her time serving on

the boards of nonprofit art and architecture

organizations. “If you love the creative process,

you can’t help yourself,” she says, calling her

work with the Philadelphia Museum of Art

“enriching” and “inspiring.” She’s also president

of the Philadelphia chapter of The Institute of

Classical Architecture & Art and is developing

a product line for The Royal Oak Foundation.

Ultimately, designing her Delancey Place

abode over the years has been difficult and

easy at the same time. “It was easy because I’m

patient with myself, but when you have your

own home, you have all these ideas you loved

and didn’t use on other projects swirling around

in your head. You can’t do it all. Ideas are the

easy part. Editing is the hard part.” Eberlein

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manager. “With that global recognition and

all the international business and tourism ini-

tiatives occurring in Philadelphia right now,

it presented an opportunity that couldn’t be

overlooked.”

The extensive renovation includes enhance-

ments to the hotel’s 301 guest rooms, a new

business-class f loor with a private lounge and a

2,000-square-foot fitness center, and a contem-

porary redesign of the lobby. The property also

offers three distinct dining options—Tavern 17,

The Coffee Bar, and The Prime

Rib—and there are plans to

update the meeting and event

spaces in the near future.

THE MAIN LINE REAL

ESTATE MAR K ET HAS

BEEN ABUZZ with the news

that the home of Pat Croce, for-

mer president of the Philadelphia

76ers, is on the market for $7.95

million. The 10,625-square-foot

property, situated on 3.5 acres in

Villanova, has all the bells and

whistles one could want in a luxu-

rious suburban home.

“Few properties can compete

with the unique and detail-

oriented design of this home,”

says Lavinia Smerconish of

Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer-

vices Fox & Roach, Realtors

(763 W. Lancaster Ave., Ste. 200,

Bryn Mawr, 610-520-3708;

laviniasmerconish.com). “The

house, much like Croce him-

self, is a classic in most respects

but also has a creative, engag-

ing, and playful aspect.”

The two-story Colonial-style

residence, which has six bed-

rooms and eight full baths,

features a screening room, a

home office, a full basement,

and a 10-car garage. Outside,

the beautifully landscaped

backyard has a pool, a pool

house, and a tennis court.

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From the Ground UpA NEW SKYSCRAPER HAS PHILLY LOOKING UP, A HOTEL GETS A MAJOR REDESIGN,

AND A FAMOUS LOCAL HOME GOES ON THE MARKET, WHILE TWO PROJECTS SPRING UP IN UNIVERSITY-CENTERED NEIGHBORHOODS. BY ALEXANDRA LESHNER

Come 2017, Philadelphia’s ever-evolving

skyline will reach new heights with the

addition of the Comcast Innovation and

Technology Center (18th and Arch Sts.; corporate.

comcast.com), a joint venture of the Comcast Cor-

poration and Liberty Property Trust. Located near

the media giant’s soaring Center City headquar-

ters, the new property—a $1.2 billion, 59-story

multiuse tower—will serve as a home base for

Comcast’s expanding workforce and house the

local broadcast television stations NBC 10 and

Telemundo 62. A Four Seasons hotel—with more

than 200 rooms, a spa, a fitness center, event and

meeting facilities, and a restaurant—will occupy

the top 12 f loors of the building.

Set to break ground this summer, the tower was

designed by internationally renowned architect

Norman Foster of Foster + Partners,

and the owners will seek LEED

Platinum certification. The glass and

stainless-steel structure will encom-

pass 1.517 million rentable square feet

and have a block-long lobby featuring

a new concourse with direct access to

Suburban Station.

The construction of Philly’s new

tallest building is expected to be a

boon for both the city and the state,

generating $2.75 billion in economic

activity and 20,000 temporary jobs,

plus 4,000 new permanent jobs in

the Commonwealth (2,800 of them

in the city) upon completion.

FOLLOWING A $20 MILLION

REDESIGN, the Radisson Plaza

–

Warwick Hotel in Rittenhouse

Square is now the East Coast’s first

Radisson Blu property (220 S.

17th St., 215-735-6000; radissonblu

philadelphia.com). One of three

Radisson Blu locations in North

America, the Philadelphia venue

joins an elite group of all-star hotels.

“Radisson Blu hotels are located

in key destination cities globally,

and many are or have become

iconic landmarks,” says Joanne

Cunningham, the hotel’s general

TOP: Temple’s Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall. ABOVE AND LEFT: The Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel. BELOW: Pat Croce’s estate.


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TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HAS A MAJOR NEW ENHANCE-

MENT in Mitchell and Hilarie Morgan Hall (1601 N. Broad St.;

temple.edu), a $216 million residential and dining complex at North

Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue. Morgan Hall is the most

recent project to be built as part of the Temple 20/20 framework for

campus development, a multifaceted strategy to increase student

housing and enhance campus life.

“With our new president, Neil D. Theobald, we have embarked

on a new campus master-planning process,” says Michael Scales,

associate vice president for student affairs in the department of uni-

versity housing and residential life. “What the building represented

for us was an opportunity to build a signature residence hall on

Broad Street that was an investment into the overall student experi-

ence.” Adds James P. Creedon,

Temple’s senior vice president

for construction, facilities, and

operations, “Our momentum is

part of North Broad Street’s

momentum. We’ve seen excit-

ing developments that benefit

students and local residents

alike—including the first super-

market on North Broad in years and the re-emergence of North

Broad as a vital and safe place to be at night. The construction of

Morgan Hall will accelerate those positive changes.”

Designed by MGA Partners Architects, Morgan Hall consists of

three buildings: two residential towers and a three-story dining and

retail pavilion. A total of 364 units provide housing for 1,275 students,

while a 30,000-square-foot landscaped terrace offers a communal

space for the entire Temple community to enjoy.

“We wanted a progressive character both outside and inside that

would satisfy the university but be fresh for young people to

embrace as theirs,” says Daniel Kelley of MGA. “Our firm special-

izes in university projects, so we understand the

deep collaboration that is necessary to accom-

plish a project of this size and complexity.

On every other floor of Morgan Hall, there’s a sunny two-story student lounge.

“ Our momentum is part of North Broad Street’s momentum.”

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campus architecture.”

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GROUND IN UNIVERSITY CITY this year, as Brandywine

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Walnut Sts.; fmc.com, brandywinerealty.com), a 47-story building to be

occupied primarily by FMC Corporation, one of the world’s lead-

ing specialty chemical companies. With 830,000 rentable square

feet, FMC Tower will serve as a gateway to the University of

Pennsylvania campus and West Philly, says Brandywine’s president

and CEO, Jerry Sweeney. “Brandywine’s goal in building the

FMC Tower at Cira Centre South was to continue connecting

University City with Philadelphia’s [central business district], cre-

ating a real neighborhood.”

FMC spokesman Jim Fitzwater adds, “The new tower will help

expand collaboration opportunities with the University of Pennsyl-

vania, Drexel University, and the University City Science Center.”

With the help of the world-renowned architectural firm Pelli

Clarke Pelli, Brandywine is aiming for the highest—and newest—

standards in design quality. The building is expected to be LEED

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nologically advanced systems that allow for optimal efficiency. Cira

Green, a one-acre park at the heart of Cira Centre South, will pro-

vide outdoor space for both corporate events and individual

enjoyment. “FMC Tower at Cira Centre South will be an iconic

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The bath may still be the most utilitarian

room in the house, but today’s homeown-

ers are increasingly turning theirs into a

calming haven. In the past few years, they’ve

been demanding a cleaner, more contemporary

look to a space where they can unplug in style.

“The biggest trend right now in baths is larger

tile,” says Santiago Manent, sales director of

Porcelanosa (King of Prussia Mall, 484-751-0050;

porcelanosa-usa.com). “In the past, four-by-four

tile was popular; now large tiles with smaller

grout lines and joints are in fashion. They make

a room look streamlined.” The bath and kitchen

products company, based in Spain, opened a

7,000-square-foot showroom at King of Prussia

Mall last November to serve both consumers

and designers. “It’s one of the major malls in the

US,” Manent explains. “We’ve served the area

with successful outcomes in previous years, but

it was time to better serve our local customers.

We have real-scale vignettes—25 to 30 bath-

rooms and four kitchens—so people can get a

feel for how it looks.”

The store has a 500-sample tile library, and

while the standard white is still popular, earth

tones and mosaic tiles for things like feature walls

also appeal to high-end customers. “Tiles are a

design material now,” says Manent, “not just a

building material.” For example, there are tiles

that create the look of wood, dimensional tiles in

wave patterns, and tiles with a mirrorlike finish.

And gone are the days of the platform tub

and separate shower stall. Having a f loor unin-

terrupted by a raised threshold makes the space

seem cleaner, larger, and more spalike, says

Ani Semerjian of Semerjian Interiors (124

Bloomingdale Ave., Wayne, 610-496-7323; semerjian

interiors.com). She adds that linear shower drains

are also popular, as they can be hidden at the

edge of the shower to maintain the clean,

unbroken look of the f loor. Some can even be

custom-made with your tile material.

No matter the material, investing in a sump-

tuous bath can pay off. “A luxury bathroom is

a huge selling point,” says Michael McCann

of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Fox &

Roach Realtors (530 Walnut St., 215-627-6005;

foxroach.com). McCann thinks most high-end

home buyers these days expect quite a sizable

master bathroom, especially in upmarket

neighborhoods. “Large multijet showers, soak-

ing tubs, and upscale cabinetry and décor are

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Robert Levin is no stranger to the rich, intoxicating aroma of a

good cigar. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he grew up in the

business: His parents purchased the Center City smoke shop

Holt’s Cigar Company in 1957. Now, nearly 40 years after joining the

firm, Levin has introduced a new concept to Philly’s cigar scene with

Ashton Cigar Bar. “Ever since the smoking ban went into effect,” he says

of the 2007 law that prohibits smoking in Philadelphia restaurants, the

city has had “very few places to enjoy a cigar. Since we own the building,

it was a perfect opportunity to build a first-class bar.”

But it’s not just any bar. Located atop the Holt’s store on Walnut Street,

Ashton Cigar Bar is a unique retreat—the only venue in Philadelphia

that is open to the public and allows guests to smoke cigars indoors. It

features a spacious walk-in humidor holding more than 200 premium

cigar brands (including Ashton’s own), a stylish modern lounge, and a

fully stocked bar offering 250 whiskeys and 400 spirits in all, plus a vari-

ety of noshes. It also boasts a top-of-the-line air handling system that

Levin says “will make nonsmokers feel at ease and comfortable.”

Although cigars and cocktails are the main focus, the aesthetics were

also key. “Our goal was to create a contemporary design with a warm,

comfortable atmosphere,” says Levin of the luxurious space, which

includes a mix of black and red leather seating, brick walls, and a sleek

marble bar top. “We wanted the bar to feel upscale, cool, and hip with-

out being snooty. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy a drink and a fine cigar.”

1522 Walnut St., 267-350-0000; ashtoncigarbar.com PS

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Black Powder Tavern’s pub-style menu is

loaded with new American classics.

ALL IN THE DETAILSChef Justin Bogle dishes on the inspiration behind Avance.

“We wanted to create a progressive American restaurant that’s rooted in the seasons—a unique experience that’s continually evolving and different for each guest with every visit. The food tells the story of local farmers, fishermen, and other artisans, and the cocktails are made with the same homage to local agriculture. The wine program is one of the best in the state of Pennsylvania, offering over 500 selections that please every palate and fit into every budget.”

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Black Powder Tavern The latest addition to Wayne’s

restaurant repertoire is a

gastropub inspired by the

historic Valley Forge area and

the building’s Colonial roots.

Comforting fare like deviled

eggs, macaroni and cheese,

and onion soup are on the

menu here, along with a wide

selection of craft brews.

1164 Valley Forge Road,

Wayne, 610-293-9333;

blackpowdertavern.com

Headhouse Crab & Oyster Co. With a casual, boardwalk-

like atmosphere, Headhouse

Crab & Oyster Co. is a mecca

for seasoned seafood lovers

and novices alike. Chef Mike

Stollenwerk’s New England

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style boils and creative

appetizers are reason enough

to stop by this new South

Street eatery.

119 South St., 215-418-0600;

headhousecrabandoyster.com

Laurel“We wanted to create a BYOB

that’s not only intimate and

well-appointed, but also

comfortable and relaxing,” says

Laurel chef-owner Nick Elmi.

“We source the bulk of our

product from local farmers

and prepare it simply and

elegantly. It’s American

cuisine with a deep respect

for French tradition.”

1617 E. Passyunk Ave., 215-271-

8299; restaurantlaurel.com

Nomad RomanThe team behind Nomad Pizza

is once again adding to

Philadelphia’s expanding pizza

scene with the new outpost

Nomad Roman. Dedicated to

the art of Roman-style thin-crust

pizzas, this Midtown Village

shop uses locally grown and

all-natural toppings to create

some seriously delectable pies.

1305 Locust St., 215-644-9287;

nomadpizzaco.com

Osteria MoorestownIf you can’t get enough of

Marc Vetri’s handmade pastas,

you’re in luck: The acclaimed

chef has opened a second

location of Osteria, his Tuscan-

inspired restaurant known for its

rustic Italian fare and extensive

wine list. Plenty of outdoor

seating will be a tempting bonus

come spring.

Moorestown Mall, 400 Rte.

38, Moorestown, NJ, 856-316-

4427; vetriristorante.com

Stella Rossa Ristorante “The response to our pizzas,

pastas, meatballs, and composed

Italian dishes has been phenom-

enal,” says Dave Magrogan about

the second location of Stella

Rossa. The new 200-seat eatery

not only serves cheeses and

charcuterie sourced by Di Bruno

Bros., but it also has an area

devoted to artisanal coffee and

grab-and-go selections.

929 Walnut St., 215-644-9074;

stellarossaristorante.com

Tela’s Market & KitchenThis grocery store and café

features fresh and prepared

foods, as well as a weekly 12-

seat tasting dinner from Amada

alum Chad Williams. “It’s

incredible to see what used to

be just a daydream turn into

reality,” he says. “I have the

opportunity to introduce the

amazing products I work with

to the everyday home chef.”

1833 Fairmount Ave., 215-235-

0170; telasmarket.com

Tria Taproom“There’s not a bottle in the

building,” says co-owner Jon

Myerow of the beverage menu

at Tria Taproom. Twenty-four

beers, 12 wines, two ciders, and

two sodas—all on tap—are the

highlight of this intimate

Rittenhouse Square newbie,

which also serves wood-grilled

f latbreads and rootsy bar fare.

2005 Walnut St., 215-557-8277;

triacafe.com

Union Taco Chef Nick Farina recently

unveiled Union Taco, his take on

a California taqueria. It’s open

seven days a week with late-night

hours on weekends, so it’s easy

to get your taco and torta fix

whenever the craving hits. Look

for varieties like pulled chicken

with chile relish and pork

carnitas with pomegranate,

spinach, and barbecue sauce.

712 W. Girard Ave., 215-455-

0445; uniontaco.com PS

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Amada’s I’m So Excited cocktail is sure to arouse your taste buds.

Amada “We love incorporating differ-

ent herbs into our cocktails,”

says Amada owner Jose Garces,

“because they add a nice

brigh tness to the drink while also

creating a depth of f lavor that

can only be achieved by adding

a layer of something fresh.” One

favorite is the I’m So Excited

cocktail, made with rum, canta-

loupe, mint, and chile.

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2450; amadarestaurant.com

BuddakanFamed for its alluring bright-

green color, Strength,

Buddakan’s long-standing

signature drink, is a delightful

mélange of Ketel One, cilan-

tro, lime, Lillet, and Luxardo

maraschino liqueur. Served in

a martini glass, the tart tipple

has an earthy f lavor profile

and pairs perfectly with many

of the restaurant’s best bites.

325 Chestnut St., 215-574-9440;

buddakan.com

�e Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.A mint julep may bring to

mind the Kentucky Derby,

Garden FreshWHETHER INFUSED, MUDDLED, OR USED AS GARNISH, FRESH HERBS ARE BRIGHTENING UP SPRING’S MOST FLAVORFUL COCKTAILS. BY MICHELLE MASS

but the Southern specialty is

also a preferred pour at the

classic-cocktail haunt Franklin

Mortgage. Says head bartender

Mike Treffehn, “While many

people think of the julep as a

cloyingly sweet drink, it has

the perfect balance of refresh-

ing mint, sugar, and, at its core,

a bracing shot of whiskey.”

112 S. 18th St., 267-467-3277;

thefranklinbar.com

Kennett RestaurantEstablished in 1924, Queen

Village’s Kennett Restaurant

offers modern appeal with a

creative selection of f lavorful

drinks, like The Star-Breathed.

VeeV Açaí Spirit and Theia

jasmine liqueur are topped

with lemon juice, honey, fresh

thyme, and bitters to produce

an exotic pick-me-up.

848 S. Second St., 267-687-1426;

kennettrestaurant.com

OpaAn herbaceous blend of

cucumber vodka, lemon, and

dill, Opa’s Antho is one of the

most popular drinks at this

Midtown Village restaurant

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open-air beer garden, savor

this light, sweet aperitif with

spring-ready fare like grilled

octopus and crispy f latbreads

made with seasonal ingredients.

1311 Sansom St., 215-545-0170;

opaphiladelphia.com

Red Owl TavernNot in the mood for a spiked

sip? Stop by Red Owl Tavern,

across from Independence Hall,

for a taste of its nonalcoholic

options, including the L&T

(lavender syrup, lime juice, and

tonic water) and Them Apples, a

shaken mix of apple juice, spiced

berry pepper syrup, and mint.

433 Chestnut St., 215-923-2267;

redowltavern.com

Rex 1516Inspired by the traditional Gin

Martinez cocktail, this South

Street staple’s Sage Advice

sipper is popular with the locals

for its classic and fresh ingredi-

ents. Art in the Age sage liqueur,

Carpano Antica, cranberry

juice, and ginger beer are

garnished with variegated sage

from the restaurant’s garden.

1516 South St., 267-319-1366;

rex1516.com

�e Saint James A springtime favorite at Michael

Schulson’s suburban spot, the

Greyhound combines rosemary-

infused vodka, fresh-squeezed

grapefruit juice, and a dash of

Champagne. A perfect cocktail

for brunch or happy hour, it

pairs nicely with the Saint James’s

comforting American dishes.

30 St. James Plaza, Ardmore,

610-649-6200;

saintjamesphilly.com

ValanniFrom classics to creative new

potions, this Mediterranean-

and Latin-inspired eatery has a

cocktail to suit every palate. Try

the basil lime gimlet (Absolut

vodka, Thai basil, simple syrup,

and fresh lime juice), whose

tangy notes make it the perfect

beverage for spring.

1229 Spruce St., 215-790-9494;

valanni.com PS

PRIME TIMEJason Ferris, general manager of Barclay Prime, discusses herbal mixology.

Why are herbs a great addition to cocktails? Herbs add exotic yet familiar flavors to cocktails. However, the use of fresh herbs is imperative, as dried or infused herbs have already lost their freshness and vibrancy.

What’s in the Quitting Thyme? The Quitting Thyme has been incredibly popular since debuting on the Barclay Prime cocktail list. It combines the deep richness of bourbon and maple syrup, lifted with lemon juice, and then perfumed with thyme’s homey nuances.

237 S. 18th St., 215-732-7560; barclayprime.com

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New Year, New Do PHILADELPHIA’S TOP SALONS ARE READY TO FRESHEN YOUR LOOK FOR 2014 WITH THEIR SIGNATURE HAIR TREATMENTS. BY MICHELLE MASS

AME Salon and SpaThere’s no quicker way to

completely rejuvenate your

appearance than by altering the

color of your hair. The talented

staff of AME Salon and Spa

offers clients “AMEzing” color

using cutting-edge processes.

Mix it up with ombré, balayage

highlights, or tinseling.

111 Waynewood Ave., Wayne,

610-995-2631;

amesalonandspa.com

Giovanni & PileggiGiovanni & Pileggi has been a

mainstay of Philadelphia’s salon

scene since its debut in 1997. At

the helm is Giovanni Mele, a

visionary stylist who can work

magic on all types of hair. The

next time you stop in, let him

revamp your look with a keratin

renewal treatment that will

smooth your strands for eight

to 16 weeks.

258 S. 11th St., 215-568-3040;

giovannipileggi.com

Jason Matthew SalonDebut a new you in 2014 with

Jason Matthew’s fashion-forward

color services. Whether you

choose a subtle change with

face-brightening highlights or a

total tone and color transforma-

tion, owners Joyce Miele and

Jason Sparks supply thoroughly

top-notch service.

1735 Chestnut St., 215-665-

8030; jasonmatthew.com

Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and SalonWant longer hair in the new year?

Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa and

Salon now offers iGrow, the

newest hair growth system—per-

fect for men and women. When

it’s paired with the customized,

physician-grade Formula 82M,

clients with thinning hair can see

growth in four to six months.

243 W. Baltimore Pike,

Glen Mills, 610-459-4663;

josephanthony.com

Platinum Hair DesignIf you’re aiming for a glamorous

style for a springtime social

gathering, Platinum Hair

Design owner Jacquelyn Smith

wants to welcome you to South

Jersey’s most professional and

versatile salon, declaring, “Our

stylists give hairstyles that leave

you feeling confident.”

1334 Brace Road,

Cherry Hill, NJ,

856-428-1818;

platinumhairdesignsalon.com

Salon Royale CourtA former graphic designer, Salon

Royale Court co-owner Michael

McVey has traded paint for hair

coloring. Let this übertalented

stylist bring an artistic touch to

your hair by giving you a lighter

look for spring with highlights

and full color.

215 S. Broad St. #202, 215-893-

3800; salonroyalecourt.com

SignaCurlTake care of your hair this year

with SignaCurl’s own product

line. Increase definition with

Balmshell, while keeping your

curls in perfect condition thanks

to the detangling Curl Care and

Curl Bliss Shampoo. Finish your

look with Shine Hold, a spray

that doubles as a protectant.

116 S. 19th St., 215-567-1456;

signacurl.com

�e Studio CL“Sculpting the hair while it’s dry

allows our stylists to create a

unique shape and texture for

each individual,” says Studio CL

owner Artur Kirsh of the salon’s

precision dry-cutting method.

“In addition, [it] allows the hair

to retain its shape as it grows

out between cuts.”

128 S. 19th St., 215-496-0604;

thestudiocl.com

Suede Salon Spa and BodySpice up your spring look with

two popular treatments at this

Marlton salon. Flashline

highlights produce a “soft and

velvety or loud and deliberate

look,” according to master

colorist Heather Frey-Nieves,

while bolder clients can opt for

the blush blond treatment for

pastel strawberry hues.

500 Rte. 73, Marlton, NJ,

856-985-0700;

suedesalonspa.com PS

Treat your hair to a rejuvenating vacation at Joseph Anthony’s

suburban haven.

HAIR THERAPYSeasoned stylist Sarah Keating of the Bellevue Salon & Spa discusses transforming your hair for 2014.

Why is the new year a great time to change up your hairstyle? A new year is very similar to a clean slate—in a way it’s like you’re given a chance to start over. Why not start the new year off looking your best, feeling your best, and exuding confidence?

What services does the Bellevue Salon & Spa offer? Our popular balayage highlighting technique is a natural-looking and ammonia-free way to achieve head-turning highlights and sun- kissed locks.

200 S. Broad St., 267-514-8000; bellevuesalonandspa.com


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Armour“Danny Fox’s stainless-steel rings

are unique, cool, and masculine,”

says David Grimes, owner of

Armour, Fabric Row’s newest

shop. The locally sourced rings,

noted for their geometric cutouts

and notches, add an industrial

edge to any look. Bow ties, wallets,

and hats are just a few of the other

staples you’ll find here.

704 S. Fourth St., 267-928-2002;

armourphiladelphia.com

Commonwealth ProperWell-known for its dedication to

American-made men’s clothing,

Commonwealth Proper encour-

ages Philly gents to round off their

spring outfits with a fashionable

pocket square. “They allow you to

dress up a blazer when you’re not

wearing a tie and to complete a

look when you are,” says owner

Craig Arthur von Schroeder. “The

idea is to look put together but not

scripted or overly matched.”

1839 Chestnut St., 267-319-1741;

commonwealthproper.com

Duke & WinstonSeun Olubodun’s local label,

Duke & Winston, caters to the

casual guy who has a refined style.

Add a bit of interest to your work

getup with one of the shop’s

colorful ties—covered in Duke &

Winston’s distinctive bulldog

logo—or pick up an equally

Patterned pocket squares, Commonwealth Proper ($65 and up), and

Sutter’s Mill tool bag, United by Blue ($118).

vibrant, vintage-inspired hat.

633 N. Second St., 267-639-5594;

duke-winston.com

Henry A. DavidsenFor the finest in tailored clothing

and image consulting, check out

Rittenhouse Square’s Henry A.

Davidsen. Brian Lipstein’s posh

boutique is the exclusive local

purveyor of many luxury acces-

sories, including V.K. Nagrani’s

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IF THE SHOE FITS...John Holden, COO of Benjamin Lovell Shoes, on men’s evolving shoe styles.

“My grandfather always told

me that a sharp pair of shoes and a

fresh haircut go a long way. Shoes

are important because they can

make you look good and feel good

at the same time. That’s why our

motto since 1991 has been ‘Style

never felt so good.’ Traditionally,

men’s shoes were very basic and

boring—as long as a guy had a

black pair and a brown pair, he

thought he was okay. These days,

men are having more fun and

experimenting with color.”

119 S. 18th St., 215-564-4655; blshoes.com

me that a sharp pair of shoes and a

fresh haircut go a long way. Shoes

make you look good and feel good

119 S. 18th St., 215-564-4655; blshoes.com

Clark’s Farli Walk shoe in red leather, Benjamin Lovell Shoes ($115).

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Claw Co.’s rustic carryalls.

1701 Spruce St., 888-508-5570;

henrydavidsen.com

Neiman MarcusThe Man’s Store at Neiman Marcus

is a one-stop shop for the fashion-

forward. Peep the King of Prussia

outpost for bags and briefcases,

sunglasses, and cool weather

accessories from designers such as

Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Tom

Ford, and more.

King of Prussia Mall, 610-962-

6200; neimanmarcus.com

Saks Fifth AvenueYour average business attire gets a

jazzy upgrade with a feather-

accented bow tie from Saks Fifth

Avenue. Available in snakeskin,

peacock feather, and novelty

varieties, the eccentric pieces by

Monsieur Jean Yves are guaran-

teed to spice up your suit-and-tie

look. Don this fun accessory

and you’ll be the envy of any

office—or party.

2 Bala Plaza, Bala Cynwyd,

610-667-1550; saks.com

Salvatore FerragamoThe Italian design house, famous

for its leather goods and ready-to-

wear lines, has been a constant

favorite of the red-carpet elite.

Choose from a wide variety of

belts, timepieces, and shoes—in

styles including lace-ups, drivers,

and boots—to bring a sense of

sophistication to your wardrobe.

King of Prussia Mall, 610-491-

6810; ferragamo.com

United by BlueDriven by his passion for the

water, owner Brian Linton has

created a brand noted for its

durable and sustainable goods.

United by Blue specializes in the

weathered vintage look, which

you’ll find perfected in its array

of canvas bags. Plus, all bag

purchases help United remove one

pound of trash from our oceans.

144 N. Second St., 800-779-0240;

unitedbyblue.com

Ventresca Ltd.Philadelphia’s stylish set flocks to

Doylestown’s Ventresca Ltd. for

custom-made menswear and the

utmost in personalized service. At the

helm is owner Frank Ventresca, who

has been dressing the area’s classiest

guys for 30 years. Stop by to check out

the collections of fragrances and cuff

links while designing your perfect suit.

145 W. State St., Doylestown,

215-348-3139; ventresca.com PS

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No film aficionado with good taste can honestly recall the sad majority of movie sequels. Take the

Hangover franchise, for instance. I’d wager that even our hometown hero Bradley Cooper can’t tell

which is which.

Making brilliant sequels and forging ahead with second, third, and fourth acts is not, however, something

that Philadelphia’s restaurateurs have a problem with. The faces carved on Philly’s multiple-restaurant Mount

Rushmore are well-known: Stephen Starr and Jose Garces are its Washington and Jefferson, while Marc

Vetri, Michael Solomonov, and the duo of Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran are more than capable contend-

ers for Lincoln and Roosevelt.

With these powerhouses, there’s always another restaurant, another location, another concept in mind.

This spring Vetri stakes claims in South Jersey at the Moorestown Mall and in South Philly at the Navy Yard,

while Solomonov has taken over 16th and Sansom Streets with a new hummus restaurant, Dizengoff, and the

Jewish tapas salon Abe Fisher. But lately even the most unassuming names have been filling Philly with spin-

offs. Tria’s cheese nosh spots have yielded a new pizza place called Tria Taproom. From Joe Cicala’s Le Virtu

team comes Brigantessa, located like its mother ship on East Passyunk. The list goes on.

Great restaurant spin-offs are like great film franchises: You keep the best, most familiar elements of the

original, then add extra sex appeal and bizarre twists (but not too many—you need to save some for the thre-

equel). And toss in Kristen Wiig—she was good in Anchorman 2, Despicable Me 2, and How to Train Your Dragon

2. But just a smidge; too much ruins the taste. Sure, a powerful restaurateur, like a major movie studio, can

make things tough for the little guy. But then again, how many times have you chosen a small indie film such

as Her over a blockbuster like Iron Man?

Ask publicist Tina Breslow why restaurateurs feel secure in opening spin-offs and why Philadelphians wel-

come them and she cites desire—the owner’s, the public’s, and the real estate community’s. “Real estate

developers know having a successful restaurant can change the dynamics of any neighborhood,” she says.

Sometimes it’s the property itself that’s looking for a sequel, like the grandfather of all restaurant addresses,

1523 Walnut, the former home of Le Bec-Fin and the not-so-great LBF2.0. This winter, courtesy of chef Justin

Bogle, it got a modern makeover in the form of Avance, so radically different from the location’s past glories.

“We went to great lengths to separate ourselves from LBF,” says Bogle. “When people see Avance and taste

the food, they’ll understand how far we’ve gone to forge our own path.” That sounds like such a good movie—I

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