Town & Country articles from November 2006

Town & Country archives from November 2006

Rising to the occasion.(EDITOR'S LETTER)
November 1, 2006... WHEN I BECAME editor of Town & Country, in 1993, I was fond of saying that my mission was to turn the ship around--in other words, to update it, refurbish it and prepare it for a new journey, into the 21st century. This also meant dispelling...

Town & Country's Luxury survey: the results of our highly selective poll.
November 1, 2006... SEVERAL MONTHS AGO, in advance of this 160th-anniversary issue, I sent out a letter to a select number of influential people, many of whom I knew and others whom I'd never met before. They all had one thing in common: a deep understanding and...

Shining moments.(PARTY GIRLS)
November 1, 2006... Take a cue from the partygoers on these pages--whether they're beautiful women, great-looking guys, adorable kids or dazzling couples--and make every second count at every party you attend. No matter where your next big event takes place (in a...

Party hats.
November 1, 2006... Fe Saracino Fendi [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Elizabeth Stribling [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jennifer and Claudia Kronk [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anne Harrison [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lisa Pierpont [ILLUSTRATION...

Party kids.
November 1, 2006... Charlotte and Alexandra Fisher [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Will and Theo Turner [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Serena, Eric and Sarah Barkley [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Enjoying a pony ride [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chris and...

Party couples.
November 1, 2006... Kathryn and Kenneth Chenault [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bobby Flay and Stephanie March [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Sting and Trudie Styler [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Euan Rellie and Lucy Sykes Rellie [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Party boys.
November 1, 2006... Jonathan Capehart [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Matt Dillon [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anderson Cooper [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mark Consuelos [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ignacio "Nacho" Figueras [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Party venues: surefire spots for fetes your friends won't soon forget.(ON THE TOWN)
November 1, 2006... PALM BEACH BEACHFRONT AT THE BREAKERS, a new oasis unveiled in March at the storied Breakers resort, stretches for a half mile along the Atlantic Ocean. It is a lushly landscaped enclave of grassy greens, winding paths and wooden...

Booking a party: as Town & Country marks its 160th birthday, we present a sampling of books to help you celebrate your own special occasions in style.(ON THE TOWN)(COCKTAILS)(INSPIRATIONS)(HANDBOOK FOR HOSTS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PARTY PLANNING AND GRACIOUS ENTERTAINING)(TOWN & COUNTRY DESK DIARY)(PERFECT PARTIES)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... In COCKTAILS (Assouline; $18.95), the undisputed queen of New York nightlife, Amy Sacco, reveals her recipe for the "Saccotini," as well as for some of the many other potent concoctions that keep her hot clubs hopping. Sacco's philosophy is...

The Meyer touch.(ON THE TOWN; Setting the Table: The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business)(Brief article)(Book review)
November 1, 2006... Danny Meyer knows something about hospitality. His New York restaurants-Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern, the Modern (in the Museum of Modern Art), among others--all receive high marks, and not just for their food and ambience. One of the...

Easy does it: on the following pages, three women of style share their secrets for sensational country entertaining.(IN THE COUNTRY)
November 1, 2006... A Garden Gathering Janice Feldman, president and CEO of the furniture and accessories company Janus et Cie, didn't let a bit of unexpected precipitation ruin her recent garden party. "I've always been an umbrella-crazed person," she says....

Ranjana Khan.(FASHION & STYLE)
November 1, 2006... OCCUPATION: Founder and CEO of Phoenix Hand Embroidery, which produces intricate embellishments for top European fashion labels. PERSONAL STATS: Born and raised in Bombay (now called Mumbai), Khan modeled in India during the 1970s and also...

Fancy dressing.(FASHION & STYLE: News)
November 1, 2006... Say "cocktail party," and visions of little black dresses usually dance through our heads. But in T&C's 160th-anniversary year, we're aiming for oomph, choosing glamorous pieces adorned with jet beads, pearls or crystals. Come celebrate with...

Silver belles.(FASHION & STYLE; handbags)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Looking for a party pick-me-up? A silvery bag adds instant shine. Clockwise from top left: BEA VALDES beaded Ziggy bag with satin strap ($2,300). LANA MARKS 18k-white-gold, diamond and alligator limited-edition Cleopatra Clutch ($100,000)....

Puttin' on the glitz.(FASHION & STYLE; shoes)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Black shoes are standard evening wear, but with ornate crystal details, they're far from ordinary. Clockwise from top right: JIMMY CHOO satin-and-crystal Hey sling-backs ($640). ROGER VIVIER satin Belle de Nuit Strasse pumps with crystal...

The velvet blazer.(Guys step out: a mix of the formal and the casual defines the latest in festive attire for men.)
November 1, 2006... It's your centerpiece: combine it with jeans or elegant trousers. Teal-blue jacket ($995), cotton dress shirt ($295) and silk tie ($135), all by VALENTINO. At Saks Fifth Avenue stores, 212-753-4000. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Photographs...

Accoutrements.(Guys step out: a mix of the formal and the casual defines the latest in festive attire for men)
November 1, 2006... Pants and accessories should suit the occasion, of course, while exuding panache and personality. Clockwise from top left: 575 DENIM jeans ($225), 575denim.com. VALENTINO mini-herringbone wool slacks ($250), at Saks Fifth Avenue stores,...

Follow the rainbow.(JEWELRY)
November 1, 2006... A fancy-sapphire necklace, set with pink, yellow and blue stones, is guaranteed to brighten any occasion. Clockwise from top right: TIFFANY & CO. Archival necklace ($50,000), 800-526-0649. STEPHEN RUSSELL sapphire and diamond necklace...

Starbursts.(JEWELRY)
November 1, 2006... Here's new take on the classic cocktail ring: instead of wearing one large stone, try an explosion of diamonds set in white gold. Clockwise from top: DIOR FINE JEWELRY Feu d'Artifice ($66,000), 800-929-DIOR. STAURINO Snowflake ($7,870), at...

A girl's best friend.(JEWELRY)(necklace)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Presenting the ultimate party necklace: a long, sweeping chain sprinkled with diamonds Trust us--it looks great with everything and on everybody! From left: MARTIN KATZ platinum and diamond 109-inch chain ($250,000), at Martin Katz Ltd.,...

On time and in fashion.(WATCHES)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Synchronize your entrance perfectly with a diamond-studded evening watch, From left: BREGUET Reine de Naples ($196,800), 866-458-7488. LONGINES Les Elegantes ($12,000), at Wempe, NYC, 212-397-9000. CARL F. BUCHERER Pathos Diva ($20,900),...

Merry makeup.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
November 1, 2006... Ah, the holidays are here, and everything is extravagant: the sweets, the gifts, the decorations and, yes, even the cosmetics. Jo Strettell, celebrity makeup artist for Sephora, imparts these tips for bringing your own glow to an evening party...

Party tactics: "I never go to a party without ...".(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
November 1, 2006... CRISTINA GREEVEN CUOMO, New York City "I like to look as natural as possible--subtlety is key," says the vice chairman of Niche Media. "I keep my fin gernails buffed and painted with clear polish, and I can't live without CHANEL Glossimer in...

Best blow-outs in town: our party panelists from page 180 share their prime hairstylists.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... New York City "Elad Bentov, at Warren-Tricomi [212-262-8899], is my curl expert. I go for light curls, so my hair looks styled but still natural." CRISTINA GREEVEN CUOMO Boston "I have my hair styled at Salon Mario Russo...

Carry-on criteria.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
November 1, 2006... Safety concerns have severely limited the items airline passengers can bring on board. As of press time, no liquids, gels or aerosols could be taken past security (a few exceptions have been made for certain medications and infant formula). A...

Editors' choice: lashworthy mascaras.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
November 1, 2006... A dozen or so new mascaras have landed in stores recently, so a group of T&C editors brushed through the most promising ones. We endured smudges, flakes and glops; engaged in batting practice; and anointed these the winners: CHANEL's Inimitable...

Nighttime florals.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)( Calendar )(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... Before heading out to a gala, complete your evening "look" with a spritz of one of these new fragrances. Each is a delicate foral packaged in a charming bottle that is telling both of the scent it holds and of the woman who wears it. From left:...

Good cheer, good health.(BEAUTY & HEALTH)
November 1, 2006... This season brings an accelerating whirl of cocktail parties, dinners, intimate get-togethers and extravagant bashes. And with the holiday merriment comes an extra risk of colds, flu and other ailments. How can you party hearty but stay...

Pack a palette.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for November)
November 1, 2006... No reason to refuse that last-minute invitation. GIVENCHY's limited-edition makeup palette ($65) stores it all--eye shadows, blush, powder, lipsticks, minibrushes, even mascara--so you can prep in a pinch. At selected Saks Fifth Avenue stores....

Feel better.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for November)
November 1, 2006... At the first ache, sneeze or cough, drop an immunity-boosting AIRBORNE tablet (about $8 for ten) into a glass of water, and drink up. But take heed: ingest only one tablet a day or you'll exceed recommended dosages for certain vitamins and...

Mask gray roots.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for November)
November 1, 2006... Gray hairs sprout on their own timetable, but you needn't interrupt your busy party season to weed them out or spend extra time with your colorist. Brush on COLOR MARK ($19.95), a temporary liquid dye for pesky roots, available in twelve...

Fight fatigue.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for November)
November 1, 2006... SHISEIDO Benefiance Pure Retinol Intensive Revitalizing Face Mask ($60 for four; www. shiseido.com) and BENEFIT Depuffing Action Eye Gel ($24; benefitcosmetics. corn) are the next best things to a power nap. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Touch up curls.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for November)
November 1, 2006... FHI HEAT curling irons ($200; in four sizes) do heat up in a flash. Choose the temperature you want, between 100 and 210 degrees Celsius, and set the digital display, fhiheat.com. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Say no to painkillers.(BEAUTY & HEALTH: Must-Dos for November)(may cause liver damage when taken with alcohol)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... You may want to chase all that Champagne and too many canapes with a large glass of water and two Tylenol, but it's time to break that bad habit--and we're not referring to the Champagne. Acetaminophen-based painkillers like Tylenol may cause...

Having a ball.(ARTS & CULTURE: The Art of the Party: That's entertainment! Social gatherings in books, film and other creative milieus.)
November 1, 2006... Let's go to a party! But whose party--and where? I myself would start at the ballet, and there are plenty of choices. George Balanchine alone set half a dozen works at dances, sometimes with tragic consequences--La Valse (young girl succumbs to...

Movie scenes.(ARTS & CULTURE: The Art of the Party: That's entertainment! Social gatherings in books, film and other creative milieus.)
November 1, 2006... In real life, the best parties are fun. People drink without getting sloppy, are witty without being cruel, laugh without getting raucous, flirt without becoming entangled, and a good time is had by all. In movies, it's the opposite: the best...

Parties in paintings.(ARTS & CULTURE: The Art of the Party: That's entertainment! Social gatherings in books, film and other creative milieus.)
November 1, 2006... Artists have always loved a good party and, over the centuries, have recorded the magic that happens by invitation only. My favorite celebratory paintings include documentary images that convey a wealth of social detail and others that simply...

Party palaces.(ARTS & CULTURE: The Art of the Party: That's entertainment! Social gatherings in books, film and other creative milieus.)
November 1, 2006... The perfect party space is like a wineglass: it's a vessel meant to be filled. It's a place that's made whole by revelers enjoying food, drink and one another, and enlivened by all the noise they create. The ideal is the dazzling Galerie des...

Global celebrations: eight great party destinations, from the glorious countryside of Tuscany to the glittering Vegas strip.(MEXICAN FIESTA)
November 1, 2006... MEXICAN FIESTA John Hunt, the New York-based founder of Oriel Wines, and his wife, Samantha, are nowhere near retirement age, but they have already thrown their seventy-fifth birthday party. "I was turning forty and my wife, thirty-five,...

Styling the table: seasonal tips from three top event planners.(DESIGN TRENDS)
November 1, 2006... David Monn, New York City What was your inspiration? I re-created a winter wonderland using glass cylinders filled with pussy willows in faux snow. Birch bark wired into a log shape served as a shimmering focal point-without competition...

In vino vitreous.(DESIGN TRENDS: Equipped to Sip; Riedel Crystal of America Inc.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... While you're toasting anniversaries this fall, say cincin to 250-year-old Riedel--the go-to source for innovative wine glassware--with its new Grape Pinot Noir stem ($70 for two), exclusively at Williams- Sonoma (turning 50 this year;...

Wines world.(DESIGN TRENDS: Equipped to Sip)
November 1, 2006... Connecticut-based DAVID SPON designs custom cellars to help people who live for their wine live with it. He likes to incorporate several storage options in a single cellar; his signature shallow-cove storage--recessed just five inches into the...

A shiny new vintage.(DESIGN TRENDS: Equipped to Sip)(wine accessories)(Brief article)
November 1, 2006... As creative director of Sonoma's Jordan Winery, founded by her husband, Tom, in 1972, Sandra Jordan has been in a good position to scoop up some glorious antique wine accessories over the years. Now her finds have inspired the SANDRA JORDAN...

Party behavior: from town & country's newest book, Handbook for Hosts, twenty-five tips for the people on the other side of the party equation--the guests.(SOCIAL GRACES)
November 1, 2006... WHEN YOU ACCEPT an invitation to a party or for a weekend stay, you are signing a social contract. In exchange for your host's hospitality, you agree to be polite, enthusiastic and respectful. (Being incredibly witty, an accomplished musician...

The life of the party: a brief history of many merry moments in time.
November 1, 2006... TRUMAN CAPOTE'S Black and White Ball, a bal masque held on November 28, 1966, in honor of Washington Post publisher Katharine Graham, wasn't the most lavish event ever staged in the Grand Ballroom of New York's Plaza hotel. Its host, a short,...

After dark: when nighttime beckons, drama begins. T&C presents some of the most spectacular party dresses ever.
November 1, 2006... Let the triumvirate of elegance--color, fabric, detail--be your guide. The ensembles shown here are striking in both their simplicity and their carefully chosen embellishments. From far left: ELIE SAAB COUTURE beaded and sequined asymmetrical...

Splendor on the grass: Sir Elton John's stately home in Old Windsor is once again the site of his annual White Tie & Tiara Ball, which raises millions for AIDS education and care.
November 1, 2006... WHAT: Sir Elton John's eighth annual White Tie & Tiara Ball. WHERE: At Woodside, Sir Elton's estate in Old Windsor, England. WHEN: June 29, 2006, at the height of the London season. WHY: To raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation, an...

Museum quality: despite its name, the Frick Collection's young fellows ball reflects the power of young women in fundraising--and fun raising.
November 1, 2006... WHAT: The Young Fellows Ball, whose theme was "Tango and Tapas" in honor of "Goya's Last Works," a special exhibition then on display. WHERE: The Frick Collection, in New York. WHEN: March 9, 2006. WHY: To raise money for the museum's education...

Party masters: they're the top talents in their fields: six specialists who don't just make a party happen; they make a party something to talk about-and remember for decades to come.(Colin Cowie, Sean Driscoll, Peter Duchin, Sylvia Weinstock, Patrick McMullan, Tom Finn)(Interview)
November 1, 2006... Colin Cowie HOST WITH THE MOST HE STANDS in his sleek office in Greenwich Village, staring down at an architectural rendering of the site plan he has proposed for a wedding celebration in Qatar. Although Colin Cowie claims to have just...

Happy valley: Napa's annual auction offers the height of hosting toasting and wine-country hospitality.
November 1, 2006... WHAT: Auction Napa Valley 2006. WHERE: At Meadowood Napa Valley, the Relais & Chateaux resort near St. Helena, California, and at nearby homes and wineries. WHEN : June 1-4, 2006. WHY: This granddaddy of all wine auctions annually benefits...

Come to the Carnival! A group dedicated to preserving the art and architecture of Venice hosts a weekend that is a work of art in itself.(fundraiser "Carnival in Venice: A Venetian Masquerade," )
November 1, 2006... WHAT: "Carnival in Venice: A Venetian Masquerade," a fundraiser sponsored by Save Venice Inc. WHERE: Just about everywhere in La Serenissima: private palazzi on the Grand Canal, historic sites around the city, even a moated villa in the nearby...

Weddings.
November 1, 2006... Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russell Word (Carolyn Meighan Reed) Knoxville, Tennessee [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scribner IV (Elizabeth Adams Yates) Birmingham, Alabama [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mr. and Mrs. David Jason...

November.(HOROSCOPES)
November 1, 2006... Scorpio October 24-November 22 You're feeling slightly disoriented as your birth month rolls in. Although your plans are coming to fruition, results are confusingly mixed, and you're being forced to make some tricky judgment calls. In...