Boston Common - 2015 - Issue 4 - Fall - Natalie Dormer
Boston Common - 2015 - Issue 4 - Fall - Natalie Dormer
Boston Common - 2015 - Issue 4 - Fall - Natalie Dormer
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GAME OF THRONES
Natalie
Dormer
Heroine Chic
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A D E V E L O P M E N T O F
T H E F A L L O N C O M P A N Y
First Ladies
WomensWear Designer Alfred fiAndAcA struck a pose for fashion in Boston
that turneD heaDs in hollyWooD. by lisa pierpont
When I look at this picture, I have so many emotions! says Doris Yaffe, College of Art and Design and went on to open his own studio on Maverick
the former longtime publicist for Boston fashion designer Alfred Fiandaca. Street, attracting the upper echelon of society women with his eye for simple
This was one of our fashion shows at the Copley Plaza Hotel (now the silhouettes and his feel for luxe fabrics.
photography by Spencer grant/getty ImageS
Fairmont Copley Plaza). It was 1975the year Louise Fletcher starred in One Back then, the Boston Brahmins ruled the city, says Yaffe. Chauffeurs
Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest, the film that earned her an Oscar for best sup- drove these ladies to Alfreds studio in Eastie. Its not like now, when girls can
porting actress, which she accepted in an ethereal ivory gown by Fiandaca. be stylish without having to spend a lot of money. Then, you had to be very
We produced fashion shows in Boston at a time when there were not many wealthy to dress well. Fiandacas vivid suits, bespoke coats, and taffeta
fashion shows in the city, says Yaffe, and no fashion whatsoever. gowns would ultimately catch the eyes of Hollywood leading ladies like
Except, of course, the styles created by Fiandaca, the humble boy from Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Bacall, Julie Andrewseven Cher. More recently,
East Boston who learned how to sew costumes for his toy puppets almost before Fiandaca passed away in 2013, Ann Romney wore his signature elec-
before he learned how to walk. In elementary school, he cut patterns along- tric-pink sheaths during husband Mitts 2012 presidential campaign.
side his father, a third-generation Italian tailor at the Harvard Coop (his Oh, he was a charmer, Yaffe says. I never knew anyone who did not
mother was a seamstress). Fiandaca studied design at the Massachusetts adore Alfred. BC
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Show some skin this fall in luxe
leather apparel.
16 // front runner
32 // from the
editor-in-Chief
34 // from the
publisher
38 // the list
73 // invited
style
43 // house of Karl
Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel celebrate
the latest Mtiers dart, a collection
that pays homage to ateliers creating
the highest levels of couture.
46 // Kendall
square Kismet
Falls accessories take their cues from
Bostons cutting-edge tech nucleus.
50 // a Well-heeled life
Lincoln native Sarah Flint hits it
sky-high with her designer shoe
collection and celebrates at her
cherished Boston spots.
52 // style spotlight
Jeweler Sidney Thomas comes to the
Pru, while Anna Sui and Frye make
merry bedfellows.
54 // beauty.biz
photography by ren & radka
56 // blue Crush
Boston women swoon for watches in
shades from slate to cerulean.
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Pop art from activist nun
Corita Kent is on view at the
Harvard Art Museums.
people
67 // Most CongeniAl
Governor Charlie Baker takes over
the State House, with lessons learned
from a loss and a commitment to rule
81
with kindness.
culture
The new restaurant 70 // woRk hARd,
58 // Rebelling AlwAys
photography courtesy of the president and fellows of harvard college (Kent); by Morgan ione yeager (coMMittee)
Committee brings Greek
meze to the Seaport.
PlAy hARdeR
Madonna continues her reign as the Dawn Oates has found her lifes work
Queen of Pop with a blockbuster in helping disabled children have fun.
concert at Bostons TD Garden.
59 // An enthRAlling
little night taste
The Huntington Theatre Company
marshals a stellar team for Stephen 81 // gReeCe is the woRd
Sondheims A Little Night Music. Theres yet another new neighbor
in the Seaport, and this time its all
60 // PoP UP about meze.
Warhol and Lichtenstein headline a
snazzy new exhibit at the Rose Art 84 // oh, honey!
Museum. Boston restaurants add some buzz
to their menus and the sustainability
62 // boston heARts movement with their own beehives.
hUbweek
Harvard, MIT, MGH, and The 86 // sPike the JUiCe
Boston Globe convene to create a full- This fall, apple farmers are polishing
on artistic and intellectual spectacle. up their bounty for powerful hard
cider.
64 // CUltURe sPotlight
Rodgers and Hammersteins 88 // tAste sPotlight
Cinderella comes to the Boston Opera Barrymore Wines releases two per-
House, and Paul Theroux takes read- fect Pinots, and Deuxave celebrates
ers south of the Mason-Dixon Line. fve years as the belle of the mall.
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POIS MOI COLLECTION
features
90 // Queen of Thrones
Smart. Beautiful. Fierce. The general
consensus on both sides of the pond
is that English charmer Natalie
Dormer rules.
By David Hochman
Photography by Tony Duran
96 // showing skin
Go beyond Bostons Leather District
this fall, with swinging silhouettes,
clever pleats, andof coursesexy
jackets galore.
Photography by Ren & Radka
Styling by Martina Nilsson
90
Game of Thrones star
Natalie Dormer reigns
supreme on the big and
small screens this fall.
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contents Fall 2015
111
The new Millennium Tower
caters to empty nesters with
top-line amenities and a hip
hub for community.
124 // DEsiGN
spOTLiGHT
Ball and Bucks American Field
market comes to the Boston
Design Center, and Simon
Pearce is in the eye of the storm.
126 // DRiViNG mE
CRAzy
How do you optimize a Boston
day? With a BMW M235i
convertible.
partING Shot
136 // fOLiAGE fAsHiON
126
When the leaves change in
Boston, so does the dress code.
Its still warm enough to keep the top haute
property
down on BMWs sexy M235i convertible.
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is the best month here. Summer crowds have vanished. Little squirts are in school. Beaches
are empty. The air is dry, and the sun? She shines, shines, shines.
Every day is a luxury. I say that not in a cornball way, and Im not referring to opulence. Its
meant in the spirit of what true luxury is: that perfectly ripe, ruby apple; an afternoon drive
with the top down; the crisp white shirt. Elegance, excellence, grace. A sense of rarity doesnt
hurt. We find out in this months View from the Top that our new governor, Charlie Baker,
feels it every day when he walks into the State House, because he has an opportunity for
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change. Chef Geoff Lukas serves it up in the form of Greek meze at the latest Seaport restau-
rant, Committee. And the scions of luxury themselvesthe chief executive officers of
Chanel, Herms, and Salvatore Ferragamo, among othersshare their perspectives in a
1. Crane Beach: Tops on my early-fall list is an
roundtable discussion of what enjoying, creating, and earning luxury means to them.
escape to my favorite beach off-season. I hit it
For the Boston Common staff, it means sharing the wealth, if you will, with our cherished
early in the morning to catch horseback riders
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...without whom this issue would not have been possible // Fall 2015
photography by Megan pappadopoulos (polewaczyk); luis rubio (perri); kiki larouge photography (kearnan)
she covers everything from fashion and feminism to accessible to all children for issue: Perri shot cider-based that her passion comes from
career advice and money matters. She has contributed to Spirit of Generosity. What cocktails for Cheers. What a highly personal place, but
Boston.com, Refinery29.com, the magazines More and struck you most about is the best bite youve had instead lets it fuel her fire.
Elle, and Forbes.coms site ForbesWoman. She is also a the Oates family? The recently in Boston? I love The world needs more
moving maven, having lived in 10 different neighbor- immense amount of love and cheeseburgers. If I could, I people like that. What
hoods during her decade in the city. In this issue: joy. I did not sense an ounce would eat one every day. My positive impact will Dawn
Polewaczyk explores Bostons tech-minded beauty scene of self-pity from Dawn Oates favorite in Boston has to be a Oatess work have in
in You, Even Better. How does your own beauty or her vibrant daughter bacon cheddar burger with Boston? Her work rein-
routine transition in the fall? Im pretty makeup-light Harper. It was both tater tots from Wahlburgers. forces the distinction
in the summer, but the darker days of fallboo!require a humbling and inspiring to What is the best part between access and inclu-
bit of amping up in order to make things pop. So wine and witness. What did you about capturing a bar- sion. Its one thing to open
berry lip colors, an extra coat or several of mascara, and take away from your tender or chef at work? It doors for people; more
bronzer, because Im a beach baby at heart and try to time with them? The takes away the awkwardness important is to help them
extend the glory days of summer for as long as vainly importance of making your of them trying to figure out engage the room. And in
possible. What sets Bostons beauty scene apart from own destiny. what to do with their hands, social justice, thats true
others? Women here tend to be more outwardly and theyre always so pas- across all linesability,
reserved, but as Dunwello proves, we love to share secrets sionate about what they do. gender, race, and more.
with our girlfriends. Perhaps we relish a good insider tip It gives me the opportunity
more than other cities whose inhabitants boast about their to capture them in raw form
cosmetic proceduresIm looking at you, LAor maybe doing what they love.
its part of that Puritan New England charm.
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Style tastemaker
House of
Karl
arl lagerfeld and Chanel
Celebrate the latest Mtiers Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld
continues to seduce the
dart, a ColleCtion that pays worlds most stylish
hoMage to rarefied ateliers dressers with the Mtiers
dart collection. above: A
Creating the highest levels look from the collection.
of Couture. by kari molvar
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Style tastemaker
our clientele travels a lot, and knitwear very much fits into the easy,
sophisticated lifestyle of the boston woman. barbara cirkva
can prove if she said this shearling coat, a breath- kneesocks, an outfit that brands division president feel in the ready-to-wear
herself, but who cares? taking cape made almost reminded Lagerfeld of how for fashion in the US. The areas. You can come with a
There was a connection, and entirely of feathers. Many he dressed as a child. But handcrafted skill that goes friend or your family and
that connection doesnt need pieces offered fresh takes on my lederhosen were made into these pieces can never spend the day. Knitwear
to be related to the truth to Tyrolean styles, like the from leather, he says. be replicated. And youd is particularly popular in
serve as my inspiration. beaded dirndl-inspired dress There were no jeans be hard-pressed to find a Boston, and not just because
To present the more than with a leather bodice, ruffled around for that back then! Chanel runway or Mtiers of the chilly winters. Our
80 looks, models such as blouses with high collars and While the collection nods collection that didnt involve clientele travels a lot, Cirkva
Stella Tennant and Kendall bibs, and knit leggings in to the past, it never reads the ateliers on some level, explains, and knitwear
Jenner walked through a Alpine colors of hunter old-fashioned. In a way, the whether its hand-woven very much fits into the easy,
series of candlelit rooms green and dove gray. Even clothes are timeless because braiding on a jacket or an sophisticated lifestyle of the
where guests sat on elegant the accessories had a playful, Austrian people still wear embroidered camellia. Boston woman.
sofas and nibbled on sound of music joy to them: these types of dresses, Many of these exquisite As for the Paris-Salzburg
confections. To close the Headphones with coiled Lagerfeld says, but mine is pieces will find their way collection, its easy to fall in
show, Lagerfeld strolled by braids that cover the ears, a version of great luxury. into one of the Back Bays love with every last ruffled
with model Cara Delevingne, felt bags embroidered with Its a luxury that would star attractions, the Chanel blouse and hair bow,
who held a half-eaten pretzel flowers, feathered hats, and be unimaginable, however, boutique. Newbury Street proving that Lagerfeld has
in her hand. black patent-leather clogs if not for the companys is so chic and fashionable done it again and seduced
photography Courtesy of Chanel
And the collection was were among the standouts. ateliers. The commitment that we wanted to expand us allhimself included.
devastatingly beautiful. Lagerfeld even made a Chanel has made to our presence there, says Its very difficult for me to
Jackets played a starring convincing case for bringing supporting its ateliers is Cirkva. The store is modeled have favorite pieces, he
role, each one more imagina- back lederhosen. The crucial not just for Chanel after a townhouse, in says. I love the collection
tive than the last. There was styles best ambassador: the but for the entire haute keeping with Bostons as a whole. If not, I would
a long, colorful embroidered designers 6-year-old godson couture industry and architectural style, she only show one dress!
jacket with flared sleeves Hudson, who wore a pair ready-to-wear business, adds, with luxurious fitting 6 newbury st., 617-859-
and hem, a floor-length of jean lederhosen with says Barbara Cirkva, the rooms and a very residential 0055; chanel.com BC
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STYLE Accessories
kendall
square
kismet
falls accessories take their cues from
bostons cutting-edge business nucleus.
photography by jeff crawford
styling by faye power
Cool Colors
Bold combinations of
black, blue, and silver
create the perfect palette.
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STYLE Accessories
1 2
3 4
1. Mosaic embroidery handbag, Chanel ($9,000). 6 Newbury St., 617-859-0055; chanel.com. 2. Carnaby ankle boot, Nicholas Kirkwood ($1,195). Intermix, 186 Newbury St., 617-236-5172; nicholas
kirkwood.com. 3. Viv pointed-toe oxford, Marc by Marc Jacobs ($548). 81 Newbury St., 617-425-0404; marcjacobs.com. 4. Studded Mini 3baguette, Fendi ($2,450). Neiman Marcus, Copley Place,
617-536-3660; fendi.com
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A Well-Heeled Life
LincoLn native sarah flint hits it sky-high
with her designer shoe coLLection and
ceLebrates at her cherished boston spots.
by jill radsken
Sarah Flint isnt tiptoeing around the fashion world. No, maam.
Just two years after she launched it, the Lincoln natives namesake
footwear line has already high-stepped onto the prestigious shelves
at Barneys New York and dozens of upscale shops across the coun-
try, including the Tess & Carlos boutiques in Cambridge, Weston,
and Concord.
At 26, Flint has assembled a dynamic team, including Vice
President Vicky Donevan (formerly at the chic shoe brand Tabitha
Simmons), renowned patternmaker Richard Siccardi, and board
of advisors member Desiree Gruber, an executive producer of
Project Runway. It also doesnt hurt to have Blake Lively showing
up at movie premieres wearing Sarah Flint and Instagramming
her affection for the brands flats and sandals on a regular basis.
Flint runs her company out of New York, but her soul (pun
intended) remains in Boston. She graciously shared her favorite
shopping and leisure haunts. BC
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STYLE Spotlight
White shirt ($80) feet first
and pull-on Army
pants ($120).
STACKED
Take ankle boots to the next
level with a chunky heel.
baubles
RIGHT ON TIME
Sidney Thomas opens a
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Bostons beloved jeweler Dior ($1,710). Copley Place,
Sidney Thomas is getting a 617-266-4628; dior.com
glittering overhaul this sea-
son, with a grand reopening in
September, just in time for fall
shopping. The new store will
Polar fleece wrap coat
serve as the companys retail ($150) and pull-on
prototype and feature pieces riding pants ($99).
from around the globe
including exotic locales like
Vicenza and Istanbulexclu-
sively for Boston shoppers.
There will also be estate jew- The Long and Short of It Gianvito Rossi ($1,065). Neiman
Marcus, Copley Place, 617-536-
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elry from Tiffany & Co. and
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Jump-start your weekends this fall with rics, and the timeless style I love. So I
a new space dedicated solely chic yet easy-to-wear separates, like created it. A Rubys staples are pro-
to Rolex. The Shops at Moto leggings with vegan leather duced especially for the fashionable
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Culture Hottest ticket
Rebelling
AlwAys
Madonna continues her reign as the
Queen of PoP with a blockbuster
concert at bostons tD garDen.
by jared bowen
58 bostoncommon-magazine.com
Madonna performs
Living for Love, from
her album Rebel Heart,
at the 2015 Brit Awards.
An Enthralling
Little Night
Esteemed director Peter DuBois
marshals a stellar team for the
Huntington Theatre Companys
romantic reverie. by jared bowen
playing Holiday over and banned from MTVmore and bedpans. and music that there is, he says. I also just love
over on cassette, take a deep than once. Madonna may be vulner- how it pulses with emotion and sexuality in a way
breath: Madonnas oldest is Madonna rolls up to the able, but shes also victorious. that doesnt wink but thats actually deeply felt.
now in college.) rebel heart Garden having endured a She continues to fill massive
Olivier Awardnominated actress Haydn Gwynne
could well have been titled year of indignities. Hackers stadiums. In a tribute to her
leads the cast as Desiree, while Boston theater doy-
confessions with conviction. leaked much of rebel heart ferocious fight for equality,
In one of her best-reviewed before it was finished, and this spring the Boston Gay enne Bobbie Steinbach plays her mother, the saucy,
albums in ages, Madonna those rough tracks were bur- Mens Chorus devoted a por- outspoken dowager Madame Armfeldt. And the sets,
harks back to those early ied under an avalanche of tion of its concert to her body including the Armfeldt country estate, are courtesy
days with an airy, bouncy criticism. During a perfor- of work. And after the tum- of Tony and Emmy Award winner Derek McLane,
club beat. But shes no mance at the Brit Awards, ble viewed by millions, she
one of Broadways most in-demand designers. Its a
ingnue now. In the song she took a nasty tumble, now got right back up and fin-
team that should make A Little Night Music a night
Joan of Arc, she admits immortalized on YouTube ished the song. Because,
shes as insecure as the rest of for the amusement of haters bitch, shes Madonna. to remember. September 11October 11. Boston
uswounded and vulnerable everywhere. And then september 26 at 8 pm at td University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., 617-266-
from years of sniping. And theres the rampant ageism: garden, 100 legends way. for 7900; huntingtontheatre.org
thats genuinely surprising. The Material Girl is now a tickets, call 800-745-3000 or
After all, shes the same woman in her mid-50s, visit tdgarden.com. BC
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CuLTure Art Full
Forget It! Forget
Me! by Roy
Lichtenstein, CLASS ACT
1962. below:
Street Musicians The Museum of Fine Arts
at the Doorway of explores the multitiered
a House by Jacob society of the Dutch
Ochtervelt, 1665.
Baroque era.
by jared bowen
photography Courtesy of the museum of fine arts (Street MuSicianS); rose art museum, Brandeis university gevirtz-mnuChin purChase fund, estate of
lush depiction of a lavishly
ornamented member of the
ruling class is juxtaposed
with a portrait of a
middle-class shipbuilder.
Nobles surveying their vast
domains contrast with a
PoP UP
humble laborer sharpening
his scythe at a grindstone or
the wary denizens of an old
mens home. Organized by
senior curator Ronni Baer,
Warhol and lichtenstein headline a snazzy neW exhibit at the the show also offers an
Rose ARt MuseuM at brandeis University. by jared bowen extremely rare opportunity
to view several Vermeer
masterpieces in Boston,
While few would ever question the enduring significance nized the power and potential of the museums permanent
including A Lady Writing
of the Pop art in the Rose Art Museums new exhibit LA/ collection, which was begun by the Roses founding direc-
and The Astronomer. MFA
MA, the museum itself has not escaped such criticism. tor, Sam Hunter, in 1961. Hunter snatched up works by exhibits are always a class
Despite the striking, finely honed collection of modern names that would soon be venerated: Robert Rauschenberg, act, but this one takes it
and contemporary works at the Brandeis University institu- Roy Lichtenstein, Alex Katz, Ellsworth Kelly. Its been literally. October 11January
tion, just a few years ago, during the deepest throes of the evident that Sam Hunter was bold, audacious, and vision- 18, 2016. 465 Huntington
economic downturn, the colleges then-president, Jehuda ary, says Bedford. That can be most clearly stated. Ave., 617-267-9300; mfa.org
Reinharz, offered a proposal: The museum should be shut- In LA/MA, a survey of Pop art from the 60s, Bedford
tered and much of its collection sold off for the financial considers the work of the East Coast artists collected by
betterment of the university. The art world (not to mention Hunter and his colleagues, such as Lichtenstein, Robert
the courts) issued a thunderous condemnation, the plan Indiana, and Andy Warhol, versus that of their lesser-known
was dropped, and Reinharz resigned a year later. And West Coast counterparts, including Joe Goode and Judy roy LiChtenstein (Forget it! Forget Me!)
today the collection once considered dispensable is the Chicago. While their work was comparable, Los Angeles
very reason the Rose is flourishing. based artists didnt receive the same recognition simply
In 2012, after stints at the J. Paul Getty Museum and the because they werent in New York. What were doing is
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Christopher Bedford to suggest that there was another discourse entirely taking
took the reins of the Rose as its new director (and at 35, he place on the West Coast, Bedford says. And because of
was one of the youngest museum directors in the country). geography, we didnt incorporate those artists early on. But
A native of Scotland whose family moved to England and as the Rose itself has demonstrated, its never too late for a
later the United States, Bedfordwho has a penchant for course correction. September 12December 13. 415 South St.,
long-distance running and natty dressingquickly recog- Waltham, 781-736-3434; brandeis.edu/rose BC
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If THE SHOE fITS
Cinderella is determined to attend
the princes ball at the Boston
Opera House this fall, and no whin-
ing stepsister, devious stepmother,
or lack of appropriate attire is going
to get in her way. Rodgers and
open book Hammersteins Tony Award
SOUTHERN winning musical adaptation of
CHARM the classic fairy tale offers charm,
Travel writer Paul Theroux, romance, and, surprisingly, lots of
a Medford native and
Cape Cod resident, is best
laughs. Our heroines dreams come
known for recounting his true not just because of a makeover,
adventures in far-flung
places like Patagonia and says Massachusetts native Andy
Siberia, but in his 10th Huntington Jones, who plays the
travel book, Deep South:
Four Seasons on Back prince (below, with Paige Faure),
Roads (Houghton Mifflin
but because of her kindness. Its
Harcourt), he explores a
territory closer to home. an empowering message for every-
In a four-year trek,
Theroux talks to the
one: Kindness can truly change the
people and immerses world. September 29October 11.
Pop & Circumstance himself in the culture
(gun shows and rural
churches, for starters)
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two groundbreaking exhibits below the Mason-Dixon
provide new perspectives on artists
photography courtesy of president and fellows of harvard college (for eleanor); colby MuseuM (Chelsea In ICe)
Line. He discovers a
Corita ent and James mCneill paradoxical region
Whistler. by morgan chamberlain known for its incredible
music and cuisine but
also for the nations
Activist nun may not be a common description in the art worst schools, housing,
world, but Pop artist Corita Kent wore it well. In Corita Kent and unemployment.
What I found aston-
and the Language of Pop, the Harvard Art Museums (32
ished [and] enlightened
Quincy St., Cambridge, 617-495-9400; harvardartmuseums.org)
me, says Theroux, both
present more than 150 prints by Kent (such as for eleanor, top)
the miseries and the
and her contemporaries, including Andy Warhol and Ed splendors. Brookline
Ruscha. A Roman Catholic nun for 32 years (she died in 1986), Booksmith, 279 Harvard
Kent was often seen as an anomaly in the Pop Art movement, St., Brookline, 617-566-
but the exhibition explores how integral her voice was to the 6660; paultheroux.com
art scene of the 1960s as she addressed social and religious
issues in her work. For New Englanders, however, undoubt-
edly her most famous painting is Rainbow Swash, a fixture
alongside Interstate 93 since 1971, adorning a gasoline storage
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PeoPle View from the Top
Most
Congenial
Governor Charlie Ba er takes over
the state house, with lessons
learned from a loss and a
commitment to rule with kindness.
by brian wright oconnor
bostoncommon-magazine.com 67
PEOPLE View from the Top
photography by Conor Doherty (offiCe); DaviD L. ryan/The BosTon GloBe via getty images (famiLy)
Republicans before him, Baker, 58, won the office on a platform
of managerial expertise and social liberalism as a pro-choice
budget hawk who backs same-sex marriage. But the broader
public got to know him as the calm eye in the center of the snowi-
canes that battered the state during his first months in office.
While the MBTA ran off the rails and drivers either slid off the
road or battened down the hatches at home, Baker delivered
the storm-center equivalent of FDRs fireside chats. His reassuring
tone and presence, coupled with aggressive efforts to address
the public transportation meltdown, helped boost his favor-
ability level to an astounding 74 percent.
That was certainly a test, and I think weand I would say we
because there were a lot of people who made a lot of decisions
and did a lot of workas an administration benefited from that,
says Baker, sitting beneath an oil portrait of former governor John
Volpe. He ticks off a list of equipment brought into the state to
help cities and towns with snow removal, adding that I will be
measured on whether or not we improve the reliability and
dependability of the MBTA.
In political terms, Bakers path to the corner office passed through
his 2010 defeat to the popular incumbent, Governor Deval Patrick.
After Patrick declined to run for a third term, Baker ran again, this
68 bostoncommon-magazine.com
i hope people come away from any
engagement with me feeling pretty
good about public servants.
governor charlie baker
time defeating Attorney General Martha Coakley by went to Harvard (and played on its basketball team)
1.9 percent. Unleashing his inner Rotarian, Baker ran and then Northwestern, where he earned an MBA
as a more genial, personable candidate the second and met his future wife. Back in Massachusetts,
time aroundfrom awkwardly dancing to My Girl Baker eventually settled in Swampscott, the old
at a Roxbury barbecue to dialing back the fiscal hec- North Shore fishing village turned high-end sub-
toring that had grated on many voters ears four urb, where he and Lauren raised their three kids
years earlier. while he worked in the administrations of Weld
But in fact the stage had been set much earlier. and Governor Paul Cellucci before leaving to guide
The son of a businessman who served under Volpe Harvard Pilgrim through a stressful period of INSIGHT
during his stint as secretary of transportation in the receivership and recovery. I like to sweat the favorite local mechanic. I think
Nixon and Ford administrations, Baker grew up details, he says. historical site: sweating the details is
listening to his conservative Republican father and Along the way, Baker ran for and won a seat on the Youre sitting in a good thing. He was
liberal Democratic mother debate around the dinner five-member Swampscott Board of Selectmen it. The State House. a customer of mine at
table in a fashion that shaped his consensus-building when the town was facing fiscal challenges. His Massachusetts has Harvard Pilgrim, and
zillions of awesome he would call me about
approach to governance. My parents were very good decision to seek the office was opposed by Virginia
photography by pat greenhouse/The BosTon GloBe via getty images (swearing in. Deval patrick); glenn leblanc/getty images (state house)
bostoncommon-magazine.com 69
PEOPLE Spirit of Generosity
Every person has a need for fun, says Dawn Oates, founder of the year- Would she ever experience playgrounds or birthday parties, family hikes
old nonprofit group The Play Brigade, sitting in her cozy office building or school field trips? Harper works hard every day, and her mothers pur-
tucked behind her Brookline home. Oates is a dynamo who rifles through pose became to help her play.
paperwork with the speed of a Vegas card dealer, so its no surprise that, once Thus was born The Play Brigade, which builds inclusive common spaces
upon a time, she was a PR powerhouse for marquee names like Goodwin and resource networks that allow people of all physical abilities to play
Procter. (She eventually launched her own agency, and was even a contes- together. To have our child be born with limitations was heartbreaking,
tant on NBCs The Apprentice.) But Oates felt that her work lacked purpose. but Im not angry, Oates says. If a gift came from this, its that every day I
Then her daughter Harper was born, less than two years after Oates dig into work that I feel passionate about and that helps other people.
gave birth to healthy twins. Harper has incomplete quadriplegia: Her legs She started with playgrounds. Harpers local Brookline playground already
are paralyzed, as are portions of her arms and hands. Oates and her hus- had a special bucket swing for children with disabilities, but Oates wanted
band, Justin, found their world shattered. She quickly realized that her more. The Play Brigade is fighting to get all parks to provide swings, slides,
greatest task lay ahead: ensuring that her daughter, and other children and and other equipment designed to accommodate kids of all abilities. She joined
adults with disabilities, had a life worth living. Harper cant walk, she cant the Design Review Committee of the towns Parks and Open Space Division,
feed herselfbut she can smile, laugh, and know joy. Oates wondered, offering advice on how inclusive design can be integrated into public spaces
70 bostoncommon-magazine.com
below: Oates running the Boston Charity register
Marathon with a team from The Play
Brigade. right: Oates and Harper at Opportunities to give.
their local playground.
have access to the party, but just because youre in Play Brigade to create a competitive, professionally
Where: Charles River Esplanade, Fiedler Field
the room doesnt mean you can participate. managed five-kilometer running race in which
Oatess endeavor is largely self-funded, sup- athletes of all abilities would compete side by side.
ported by a network of volunteers (she has one Its track? The local IndyCar racetrack, of course. roDman rIDe For KIDs
salaried employee) who raise funds through road Its an opportunity that thrills Oates, as it would What: Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the
Rodman Ride for Kids by cheering on participants
races and other special events. (On November 4, demonstrate for people all over the world that
in 25-, 50-, and 100-mile bike rides to support
shell boogie on behalf of The Play Brigade at Boston is a leader in inclusion, she says, and give at-risk children in the United States. Started by
Dancing with the Brookline Stars, an annual fund- the issue a national platform. Don Rodman, the event raises funds for nearly 50
raiser for various nonprofits, where she hints that High-performance auto racing is an apt meta- affliated youth-focused social-service charities in
her choice of dance partner will spotlight inclu- phor for the speed with which Oatess nonprofit has Greater Boston, such as the Boston Police Athletic
sion.) Oatess passion and initiative caught the roared into action. But I dont consider what I do League, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, and The
attention of the insurance giant John Hancock, work, she says. Every single day, I have an excit- Red Sox Foundation. rodmanforkids.org
which has sponsored a series of planning summits ing opportunity to make positive change in the When: September 26, various starting times
where The Play Brigade, in partnership with orga- worldand for my family. playbrigade.com BC Where: 10 Lincoln Road, Foxboro
bostoncommon-magazine.com 71
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INVITED
Katie Meade Nia Sanchez, Chandler
and Tom Brady Jones, and K. Lee Graham
Julian Edelman
Polikensi Manxhari,
Governor Charlie Barker,
and Sophie Baird
MIchael Chiklis and
Lauren Potter
The venue was studded affair honoring Elizabeth Hurley for her commitment
transformed into a to breast cancer awareness, Amy Robach and Andrew Shue
gorgeous pink setting.
for their national humanitarian efforts, and local BCRF-funded
breast cancer researchers. Tommy Hilfiger, the events honor-
ary cochair, opened the festivities, and Megan Hilty belted out
tunes to end the dinner on a high note.
Myra Biblowit and
Megan Hilty
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Eric and Patty Allen
Marie Muniz,
Noelle Barbosa,
and Kinda Touna Bobby Ernst
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Jess Alario, Kelly Early, Sarah Daigle building the Kristen Caldon
and Elle Beaulieu Laura Godine oversize Jenga tower. and Lisa Richov
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INVITED
SUNSET ON SCONSET
THE FOURTH OF JULY weekend got off to a spirited start at
Boston Commons 10th annual Nantucket Summer Lawn Party at
The Summer House Beachside Bistro. Guests sipped Elit Stolichnaya
signature drinksGarden Gimlet and Elit Watermelonand played
a game of cornhole, courtesy of FBN Construction. The Summer
House treated the crowd to delicious hors doeuvres, and guests
enjoyed local wines and beers provided by Cisco Brewers. Notable
attendees included designer Kiel James Patrick and girlfriend
Sarah Vickers (along with their entourage of friends), Douglas
Elliman Real Estates Michael Lorber, and Harry Dubin from
The Real Housewives of New York City.
Shauna and
Steve Brook
Bob Ernst and
Sylvia Dandrata
Wil Lockman,
Kendra Boccelli,
and Doug Gray
ON A LARK
GUESTS ENJOYED A RAVISHING SUNSET and a gentle
breeze when Boston Common partnered with Barton & Gray
Mariners Club for an intimate gathering at the Battery Wharf
Hotel. B&Gs vice president of marketing, Douglas Gray, and his
team provided Boston Harbor yacht cruises on the Lark through-
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD
out the evening. The culinary team at the Battery Wharf Hotel
treated the crowd to mouthwatering hors doeuvres, including
lobster rolls, lamb skewers with tomato jam, Mexican shrimp
ceviche, and assorted mini gelato cones. Simon Pearce provided
the glassware and centerpieces for the celebration, and the guests
were served specialty cocktails by Glenfiddich and Reyka Vodka.
Offce of the State Treasurer and Receiver General
Unclaimed Property Division
Shes a fnder
and a keeper.
Are you? Seeing my name on the list was a
huge surprise. It was so exciting to
fnd out that I had money waiting
for me from a bill Id overpaid eight
years ago! I called the ofce, and the
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with my cash and plan to treat
my husband to a fun night out!
Dana N, Brookline
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And it serves its dishes meze-style.
The southern Mediterranean tradition of meze can be hard to describe.
Some call it tapas, but meze (pronounced MEZ-uh or MEZ-ay, depending on
where in the Mediterranean youre from) isnt just about small plates. Com-
mittee owner George Aboujaoude and general manager Demetri Tsolakis,
of Lebanese and Greek descent, respectively, wanted traditional food, and
this is the best way to serve it, says chef Geoff Lukas. The way you eat over
there is very social and communal. You construct a meal in a certain order.
Its more of a narrative of hot and cold, different flavors, different textures.
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grapes grown in the rocky vineyards
of Californias Monterey region, where
Carmel Road is located. According to
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with Barrymore, This wine highlights
the lively fruit flavors and bright acid-
ity that only this area can offer.
While the taste of the wine was para-
mount, Barrymore was also looking to
partner with a vineyard that was com-
mitted to sustainable farming. Its a
huge benefit, she says, especially with
ThE BEllE of ThE MAll
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the water conservancy programs.
you need. For the team behind
Perfect Pinots
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was inspired by Barrymores love of Deuxave, which this fall celebrates
Beaujolais, among other wines. Its flo- fve wildly successful years, that
Barrymore Wines are the ideal way to ral and fruit-forward without being too
add a little drama to your fall. acidic or sweet, she says. And whats meant not being dissuaded by the
photography courtesy of Barrymore By camel road (Barrymore); By andy ryan (deuxave); michael schlow (doretta); Katherine hysmith (pantry)
next for the company? Were working citys late great mayor. When we
Actress Drew Barrymore has entered the wine busi- on our third varietal as we speak, which should be
ness. She launched Barrymore Wines in 2010, and out next spring, the actress says. Were prolific
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cuisine Adrienne Wright contin-
like grilled octopus (pictured) and slow-roasted ues to serve the contemporary
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atalie Dormer is on a pool terrace overlooking Margaery Tyrell, Queen of the Seven Kingdoms. Press panels, par-
Los Angeles, doing what can only be described ties, hoards of furry, green-haired cosplayersThe trick will be
as the happy dance. In an entertainment world remembering which Natalie Dormer I need to be and when, she
where things so often go wrong, everything says as her grin starts to curl again. Im trying to remain sane and
appears to be going exactly right for Dormer, not go totally schizophrenic.
and you sense her good fortune as she casually Madness might be justifiable. At 33, Dormer somehow finds her-
pirouettes and plisshe was a ballerina before self in two of the biggest pop-culture sensations of our time. Hunger
becoming an actorfor a photographers camera on this sparkling- Games and Game of Thrones attract so much frenzied analysis and
blue day in Beverly Hills. commentary that they are bona fide international events. Game of
But then she stops, cocks her hip, and scrunches her lips into a Thrones, which this year received a whopping 24 Emmy nomina-
mischievous little pucker that edges up on one side. Dormer has very tionsmore than any other showwill again air in more than 170
large, bright blue eyes that somehow loom larger in that instant. The countries when it returns next year (last year in Boston, special
English actress is so well known for this facial flourish that there is screenings at Imax theaters were sold out within minutes of being
a highly trafficked Tumblr page called Natalie Dormers Smirk. announced). Her three Hunger Games films alone have grossed over a
For the record, she is okay with that. I have a lopsided smile; what billion dollars worldwide. Dormer, who first appeared in Mockingjay
can I say? she says when I ask about it later. And if that message Part 1, was the number-one choice to play Cressida, the propaganda-
filters down to some girl looking in the mirror who feels shes not film director whose scalp ripples with vine tattoos. Natalie had to
completely symmetrical, then I am glad to have helped in some shave part of her head for the role, and she wore the look with absolute
small, albeit ridiculous, way. fierceness, says Hunger Games producer Nina Jacobson. She gives
At the moment, Dormer is not smirking so much as suppressing you everything as an actor, and yet on screen you still cant quite
laughter or perhaps a primal scream. It has been an intense week, pinpoint what shes thinking. The more you watch her, the more you
and its about to get crazier. She just arrived via London, where she want to know. I suspect its why audiences are so drawn to her.
lives, from Serbia, where she filmed her first honest-to-goodness lead One casualty has been Dormers anonymity. Recognition can be
role, in a supernatural horror film called The Forest. Tomorrow she a many-times-a-day occurrence, she says, kicking back on a pool
heads to San Diego for the restorative Zen retreat that is Comic-Con. chaise. Shes wearing black stretch pants and a gray T-shirt under a
Over three frantic days there, she will promote her films The Hunger black jacket glittering with zippers. I get oil paintings from fans,
Games: Mockingjay Part 2, which opens November 20, and Patient computer-generated art from fans, fans approaching me in the toilet,
Zero, an upcoming thriller about a global pandemic, as well as the fans approaching me in the sauna. Its a Champagne problem, but I
sixth season of HBOs Game of Thrones, in which Dormer stars as cant really go anywhere without a Wait. Arent you?
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ormer grew up in Reading, England, tionship is what gets the wide eyes and the questions.
where a thriving Hollywood career As for questions about Dormers own relationship, lets just
seemed about as probable as an invite for say it might be easier to extract answers from Ser Pounce, the
a play date with Prince William. I didnt Game of Thrones cat. Her partner of four years is filmmaker
know any actors and had no idea how to Anthony Byrne. He directed Hoziers latest music video,
get into the profession, so I kept really which features Dormer. Byrne is across the pool today, tap-
quiet about it, she says. Her father ping on his phone as she talks, but Dormer doesnt say much
worked as a computer programmer and her mother was a about him. I couldnt possibly comment is all she says when
housewife, but it was her grandmother who inspired Dormer, asked about recent reports that the couple was spotted shop-
the eldest of three, to perform. She would take me to see ping for a ring or about the double date that the paparazzi
Shakespeares tragedies in the ruins of the Reading Abbey, caught them on in Serbia last June with Lady Gaga and her
knocked down by Henry VIII and Cromwell, and my eyes fianc (and Dormers costar in The Forest), Taylor Kinney.
totally opened up to the possibilities. Dormer treasures her privacy, which is partly why she stays
A straight-A student who speaks multiple languages, off social media. Ive been busy enough playing four differ-
Dormer was accepted to Cambridge University but chose ent roles in the last four years, she says, and I dont have
instead to enroll in drama school in London. Just months after energy to put out some perfect image of Natalie Dormer thats
she graduated, director Lasse Hallstrm cast her as a bum- not the real me anyway. To stay grounded, she spends as
bling virgin opposite Heath Ledger in Casanova. Dormers role much time as possible with friends shes had since childhood.
was written as a bit part, but Hallstrm gave her more screen Most of my closest pals have nothing to do with the industry.
time when he saw she had real potential. They watched me struggle financially. They know my sob sto-
David Goyer, the screenwriter behind Christopher Nolans ries and the roles I missed out on and the nights when I never
Batman trilogy and the writer and a producer of The Forest, thought Id work again.
says, When you meet Natalie, what distinguishes her is this She is also devoted to philanthropy. Last year Dormer ran
sense that Heres someone whos going to be a star. Its partly the London Marathon to raise money for Barnardos, the larg-
her ambitionshe has clearly decided shes going to be a big est childrens charity in the United Kingdom. She put us all
successbut its also her rare combination of razor-sharp wit, to shame by somehow managing to train in the middle of
unusual intelligence, and unique, timeless looks. Hunger Games, Nina Jacobson says
That mix made her a natural to play Anne Boleyn in the with a laugh. If Dormers schedule
2007 Showtime series The Tudors. By the time another costume allows, shell run the New York
project, Game of Thrones, came along, Dormer might as well Marathon this November in sup- You look at my
have stitched herself permanently into a corset. port of Team for Kids, the New
You say that, she says a touch defensively when asked
about the period roles, but Ive actually only done three cor-
York Road Runners charity. She
also appeared in a campaign on
countrywomen, like
set dramas in 10 years. Kate Winslets spent more time in a
corset than I have. Helena Bonham-Carter has spent more
behalf of Plan UK, which works to
eliminate forced underage mar-
judi dench and
time in a corset than I have. What Americans tend to forget
is that I can carry a semiautomatic weapon and run around
riage and female genital mutilation
around the world.
vanessa redgrave
in jeans and T-shirts, too.
Thats true. Her performance as Sherlock Holmess only
Whether future roles will involve
bodices and bustles remains
and diana rigg
love, Irene Adler, on the CBS series Elementary showed that unclear. Margaery did not appear
Dormer could be powerful and sexy without ruffles. But its in the Game of Thrones finale last theyre gonna drop [dead]
the character of Margaery Tyrell on Thrones that is her greatest season, leaving fans to wonder if
creation. Here, too, the role was not conceived as a major she might become yet another vic- doing what they love to
oneMargaery is a marginal figure in the original fantasy tim of brutality in Westeros and
novelsbut Dormer turns her into a politically savvy woman Essos. But Dormer will be okay do. ThaTs where
in charge and dominates whatever scene shes in. no matter what happens. She says
Last season found Margaery in what might have been the shed love to do a comedy (Im a im heading.
most uncomfortable sex scene ever broadcast on television huge fan of Veep) or a naturalis-
that did not actually show any sex. The boy king, Tommen tic drama, and being a Bond girl Natalie Dormer
Baratheon, played by Dean Charles Chapman, made might be cool, too.
Margaery his queenwith all the carnal clutching and gasp- Dormer looks out at LA, her eyes
ing such a royal union involves on a show like Thrones. Fans glimmering, as that confident, cryp-
were agog. Chapman is 17 but playing 12, an age gap that set tic facial expression returns. My five-yearno, 10-yearhell,
off a Twitter storm even though the hook-up was mostly my 55-year take is that Im going to keep doing this as long as
implied (viewers saw the couple waking up in bed without I can keep doing this, she says. You look at my country-
their clothes, and there was a brief kiss). Dormer finds the fuss women, like Judi Dench and Vanessa Redgrave and Diana
a little irritating. After what weve done on this showthe Riggtheyre gonna drop [dead] doing what they love to do.
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people in a reasonably good, reasonably affectionate rela- going to have to carry me out. BC
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Boston Common recently sat down with the CEOs and presi- that. Today, when you have Raf Simons designing, hes very
dents of top luxury brands to get their read on the new luxury involved in the art world, so he collaborates with artists to
economy, how millennials will impact this vital sector, and create fabric for dresses. It modernizes and keeps it going in
whats hot in luxury across the US. The gathering dovetailed a very contemporary way.
with the 10th anniversary of the Luxury Education Foundation
(LEF), a public, not-for-proft organization that focuses on The 2008 fnancial crisis impacted all market sectors.
educational programs for design and business students at both How did your consumer change during the last fve to
the undergraduate (Parsons School of Design) and graduate seven years?
(Columbia Business School) levels. The programs, studying RC: I would say nothing changed for Herms. We found
the creation and marketing of luxury goods, also allow stu- that even during the crisis, customers were willing to invest in
dents to learn about this highly competitive area of retailing by certain items. The 2008 holiday season was a very interesting
interacting with senior executives of iconic frms. In turn, these time because we saw very loyal clients still wanting to pur-
frms beneft by gaining fresh perspectives on their brands chase those investment pieces.
from a new generation of talent. VO: We learned that we are not recession-proof. Customers
werent shopping at the same level. But heres the thing: For
Tell us about your relationship to the Luxury Education brands like ourstrue luxury brandsyou dont start manip-
Foundation and how your involvement has benefted ulating or changing your approach. So we took a little bit of
your brand. a hit in 2008, but I think we rebounded very quickly because
Robert Chavez: Its really great to get a new perspective from we didnt change our formula.
students. Sometimes when weve presented projects and they
come back with their observations, we think, Wow, we never Maz Zouhairi: It was similar with us. In 2010, things turned
looked at it that way. This fall well ask them to focus on the around, and 2011 and 2012 were better years. I would say
traditional Herms scarf and come up with new ideas to mar- that the recession did remind us that we have to be relevant,
ket and wear it, and to present the scarf digitally in unique and exciting, and fresh to todays world and time. Luxury is a
innovative ways. dream, not a necessity.
Vincent Ottomanelli: We learn what the students percep- Millennials, the so-called frst generation of digital
tions of our brand are from the outside looking in, so we natives, are projected to be the biggest generation
beneft from learning how we can communicate to different of spenders since the boomers. However, millennials
generations. are dealing with economic issues that boomers didnt
Barbara Cirkva: Whats so interesting with LEF is how the have toa long-term slow-growth economy, which is
program has expanded. Obviously, were famous for the postponing their arrival at certain levels of affuence.
Master Class [in which luxury-brand executives work on case They have more debt and less spending power than
studies involving current business situations], and now, over other generations did at equivalent ages. How are you
the last several years, we have added fve or six different pro- Moderator marketing to them versus how you market to boomers
grams. Just 10 days ago, we hosted 25 students from Columbia HiTHA HERZOG or their successors, Gen X?
Business School at Chanel. They spent the day with us so that, Retail Analyst and PB: If you look at brands like Chanel and Dior, were seeing
Contributor, Fox Business
from their standpoint, they can understand what happens new, young couture clients every day. There is always going
Network
every day in the world of luxury. What was so rewarding for us to be that customer where theres no price ceilingthey want
on the Chanel side was having the opportunity to interact with something thats exclusive to them.
the students and learn what was important to them. Panelists
RC: Were not seeing as many millennials as wed like to.
HEnRi BARGuiRdjiAn
And those we do see are at an entry price point. So its their
The maker culture has taken root strongly with millen- USA CEO and President,
nials in this country. Are American students interested Graf
in developing craftsmanship skills? Or do you fnd that PAMELA BAXTER
more likely to happen in Europe? CEO and President, LVMH
Perfumes and Cosmetics
RC: When you visit the ateliers in France, youll be surprised North America
at how youthful many of the new craftspeople are. Theres
BARBARA CiRkVA Communicating with
been this surge in interest of people wanting to do something
Division President of Fashion,
with their hands, whether its making jewelry, working with Chanel
social media makes our
silk, or stitching leather. With LEF, were always looking for
new programs to offer students, just like the craftsmanship
ROBERT CHAVEZ lives easier because you
CEO and President, Herms
program we launched this year, the 10th program in our
VinCEnT
get instant reaction.
10th year. OTTOMAnELLi henri barguirdjian, usa
Pamela Baxter: Students need to be exposed to luxury from President and Regional
the very beginning. You cant separate craftsmanship from the Director, Salvatore ceo and president, graff
Ferragamo
brand, because it goes back to the beginning of the brand. If
you take the Dior brand, it goes back to Christian creating and MAZ ZOuHAiRi
Graff necklace
CEO and President, Lalique
designing for the brand, and you want students to understand North America
wear to a black-tie affair today? And its getting crazier
and crazier. So, you know, its reaching a tipping point
HIGHER with people starting to think, Wow, where does this all
LEARNING end? I think the real big change with millennials is the
How the Luxury Education concept of less is more. They dont want lots of anything;
Foundation nourishes they just want a few very good things. And fortunately for
emerging talent and us, it plays into who we are. If youre just going to have
tomorrows leaders. one, let me have the best one that I can.
MZ: It depends on the audience. Some of the younger
consumers are attracted by celebrities, and thats their
Celebrating its 10th anniver- way into a luxury brand like Graff or Lalique. Our classic
sary this year, the Luxury luxury consumer varies also. There are those who want
the limited, one-of-a-kind product, and there are those
Education Foundation was
who want something not limited but with the same levels
established to help students of craftsmanship and effort behind the design.
Chanel clutch
acquire the specialized skills HB: Our customers want pieces that are understated but
rst scarf, rst tie, rst watch. Regardless of age, there is needed to succeed in luxury with gems of extreme rarity and quality. Nothing ostenta-
one consistency: People are genuinely interested in qual- retail. Since LEFs founding, tiousI hate to use the word bling.
ity and craftsmanship. They want something that is very
more than 500 students from What is the consumer buying in the luxury cat-
well made, thats going to last a long time. But, for exam-
ple, in the case of ties, a younger customer wants a thinner the Columbia Business egory? What are the hottest items to have this year?
tiesame quality, just thinner. School and Parsons School BC: Were seeing growth in ready-to-wear and, more
specically, in knitwear. Additionally, shoes continue to
BC: I think its less a generational issue than a lifestyle of Design have taken courses be an area of growth for the brand, and the newest US
issue. There are certain badges of honor you want to
focusing on the creation and Chanel boutiques feature dedicated shoe salons, which
acquire at different stages in your life. For some indi-
marketing of luxury goods; showcase the breadth of the shoe collection.
viduals, it might be 10 days at an Aman resort. For other
people, its going to be a Chanel haute couture dress or about half have gone on to RC: Our single best category this year is the home area.
handbag, or something from Dior or Lalique. But its Were nding an exorbitant interest and increase in our
work in the sector. The num- home businessdecorative items, accessories, furniture.
much more individual than it was in the boomer years,
where there was more consistency to whats your rst ber of executives and brands It seems that people really want this Herms lifestyle in
badge, whats your second badge? Today its based more involvedamong them their homes.
on personality and lifestyle. HB: There is such scarce supply to demand, and our
Cadillac, Chanel, Cartier,
MZ: Its also about having collaborations that are relevant customers are looking for pieces with great rarity and
Dior, Herms, and Louis value. This year our Buttery line [in which gems for
to a younger audience. All brands are searching for ways
to be relevant to the millennials. Vuittonhas grown signifi- jewelry and timepieces are crafted with buttery
cantly over the last decade, shapes] has done extremely well.
In terms of being more relevant, I recently visited a MZ: Were investing signicantly in the
like the global goods market
Graff store in Vegas and found Beats by Dre head- Lalique Art Division. Collaborations
phones with Graff diamonds on them! itself (worth more than
with the Yves Klein Foundation, Anish
Henri Barguirdjian: The idea of doing something with $950 billion in 2014). Kapoor, Zaha Hadid, Rembrandt
Beats by Dre was a cool way to show that were not old Bugatti, Elton John, and Damien Hirst
LEF offers 10 classes, such
and stodgy; we can also be hipso there you go. It was a have helped drive interest from a
fun collaboration. as Corporate Classroom, in
younger customer.
VO: Its interesting what you did with the Beats product. which students spend the
The heritage of our brands is about product. I dont think day at the headquarters of What does the luxury customer
its necessarily generational; its about the quality and the want today and how are you
luxury brands for a glimpse
craftsmanship that each of our brands represents. We addressing these wants?
have been around for over 100 years and everything we of day-to-day operations, HB: I think that there are two
do has to be product-focused, and then secondly, its how and the new Luxury things happening. Number
can we communicate that to stimulate [interest from] dif- one, new consumers have
Craftsmanship Workshop,
ferent generations? educated themselves
established this year, in very quickly, and their
What do you think are the priorities for luxury which design students par- knowledge of our world
customers today? Have buying patterns changed? and our product is very
ticipate in a two-week pro-
Lifestyles are more casual. Everything is global. impressive. If anything, the
RC: People want to make a subtler statement. Society has gram with master artisans whole new way of communicat-
become a bit over the top in terms of celebrity status. Im ing with social media makes our
just fascinated by this. Its like, how much less can you CONTINUED ON PAGE 108
lives easier because you get instant
Herms scarf
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Moderator Hitha Herzog greets
Maz Zouhairi as (from left)
Barbara Cirkva, Vincent
Ottomanelli, and Pamela Baxter
look on. top right: Baxter.
bottom right: Robert Chavez
Ferragamo heel
Henri Barguirdjian.
left: Barbara Cirkva
from LEF brands. But its are other aspects that depend on lifestyle. The Latin culture
the students in the Master is much more about weddings.
Classwho each work on a What are your thoughts about the Boston market?
design and marketing case How is it growing for you?
study prepared by a luxury BC: Weve been in Boston a very long time. We moved
from a tiny jewel box of a store to one just across the street,
firmwho may see their and the reaction you would have thought that people had
efforts make it to the mar- never seen a piece of Chanel before. When they walked
ketplace. This year, for into this new building and this incredibly beautiful and
large store, they thought everything was totally different.
instance, participants It was just such a breath of fresh air. By coincidence, the
involved in a Lalique case Gardner Museum was having an exhibition by one of the
study repurposed the iconic artists that we commissioned to do artwork in our store, so
there was this incredible connection that made a very loyal
Mossi vase design for a shot market even more loyal.
Dior handbag glass. Other groups created
My Travel Gamesa game How has corporate sustainability factored into the
marketing of your brand?
reaction, whether youre doing something right or wrong. carrier for Loro Pianas gift HB: Its part of our DNA and part of what we do. The jew-
Usually you hear much more about the wrong than the collectionor responded to elry industry in particular has been, should we say, targeted
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Grade-a ShopperS
Bostons global student population excels not just at studying
All brands are but at buying. by scott van voorhis
searching for ways
Boston has always Been well-served By the luxury retail market. Chanel boasts a
to be relevant to
multilevel flagship store at the head of Newbury Street, Dolce & Gabbana recently opened a
the millennials. lavish shop, and the Herms boutique just underwent a massive renovation and expansion.
maz zouhairi, ceo While well-heeled, born-and-bred Bostonians are surely loyal customers, also fueling the
and president, lalique demand is a seemingly unlikely demographic: college students. These new scholars of luxury
north america are not pizza-loving fraternity brothers but sophisticated (albeit underage) consumers born to
some of the wealthiest families around the globe, from Saudi Arabia to China.
Its the one percent of the one percentthat very wealthy component has been the driving
Lalique vase force, says Joe Baglio, a longtime luxury real estate broker, who recently sold a multimillion-
dollar listing at the Clarendon to an international student. Everyone is under 30, healthy, and
ibility, and follow-through on these topics, because theyre
well-dressed, and theyre mostly from other parts of the world.
going to get more and more important as the customer gets
By some estimates, international students and their parents are among the leading buyers of
younger and younger.
luxury goods and services in Boston, constituting anywhere from 30 percent to more than 50
BC: Another aspect of sustainability is an approach we
percent of customers at the growing number of luxury retail
started taking 10 years ago of buying small artisan [busi-
nesses] where the craft itself was in danger of becoming establishments in the Back Bay and beyond, industry experts say.
extinct. I think many of you have done the same thing. Chinese students and tourists have emerged as the ultimate
Its the one
Mr. Lagerfeld creates the Mtiers dart collection once a luxury power shoppers on the local scene. A 2012 survey by China
yearthat only uses those fve to six specialist houses. When Luxury Advisors found that nearly a third of Chinese students in
percent of the one
we think about sustainability long-termand for all of us,
Boston and New York are on an almost continual shopping spree, percentthat
the story of our brand is so much tied to what is unique and
specialgiving these people a lifeline, if you will, to con-
picking up luxury goods every quarter to take home with them. very wealthy
tinue their craft is what its about as well. BC Their parents and Chinese tourists are heating up the cash
registers at Neiman Marcus, Anne Fontaine, and other luxury
component has
retail stores during their stays here, with the Chinese spending an been the driving
average of $2,039 each trip, compared with $459 for tourists force.
from the UK.
joe baglio
Of course, the luxury boutiques along Newbury Street and at
The Heritage on the Garden and the Copley Place mall are also
attracting well-to-do students and tourists from other parts of Asia
as well as South America and the Middle East.
Saudi students often have an especially large spending allowance, with the government
paying for certain degree programs and providing a monthly stipend, even before mom and
dad contribute, according to Baglio, who owns Back Bay Residential. Parents of Saudi and
Kuwaiti students are particular fans of Anne Fontaine, where floor-length skirts in the Les
Precieuses collection can run from $695 to $1,100, says Amanda Blynn, the general manager.
Their eye is drawn to the more refined, luxurious, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Motivated in part by thriving sales due to these affluent foreign students, Bostons luxury
retailers are investing in expansion. This summer, Herms nearly tripled its space (and added
a second floor) when it opened fancier digs at The Heritage on the Garden. Anne Fontaines
Boston store, which moved into a new space in The Heritage last year, is consistently one of
the companys top four performers nationally, notes Blynn. Tiffany & Co. has relocated to the
Taj Hotel, and Neiman Marcus is preparing to add another 15,000 square feet of retail space.
Meanwhile, Ronald Druker, the longtime Boston developer who built The Heritage, is
planning to develop a boutique office and retail building nearby at 350 Boylston that should
attract more top-shelf brands to Boston. Interest from retailers has been so strong that Druker
decided to add a second floor of shopping to the project. There are so many luxury retailers
who want to expand in the city but cant find the space, he says. The upscale luxury retail
market is really quite hot in Boston.
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A New
Lease on
Life
With the kids gone, empty
nesters are heading into
Boston for a luxe life in
the fast lane.
by scott van voorhis
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haute property
At Your
Service
Condos with a side
of luxury hotel
amenities.
The profle of the empty
nester is more complex
than it used to be fve or
10 years ago, says David
Crowley, director of sales
and marketing at Raveis
Marketing Group. When
it comes to the ultraluxury,
high-end buyer, they want
luxury and hotel-type
services, such as 24-hour
room service.
Empty nesters seeking an
upscale condo with hotel-
The W Boston offers sweeping style services in Boston now
views of the Charles River and
the South End. have several choices. Over on
the waterfront, theres Rowes
Wharf (10 Rowes Wharf, 617-
in the heart of the city The couple also worked with designer Eric Roseff (17 Saxton 330-7730; bhh.com), where
Cindy and Paul Kraemer were looking for the full city expe- St., 617-282-9725; ericroseffdesigns.com) to maximize their new condo residents can tap the
rience after selling their home in Sudbury in 2013. It was a space, using furniture to divide it into different areas. The services of the Boston Harbor
big change. Cindy, who runs an event-planning business, guest bedroom can also be closed off into a private suite, handy
Hotel. The Four Seasons (200
and Paul, a consultant, had spent decades living in Sudbury when the Kraemers college-age son is in town. Says Cindy,
Boylston St., 617-338-4400;
and raising two children there. But they found their dream We made it so someone can watch a game in one area and
condo in a two-bedroom unit on the 17th f loor of the W someone can read in another, and theyre not on top of each fourseasons.com/boston) has
Boston, with views of the Charles River, the State House, other. 110 Stuart St., 617-669-4414; wbostoncondominiums.com been offering hotel services
and the South End. to its condo residents since
The Ws location, in the heart of Bostons Theater District, a hub for community the late 1980s, while the new
cant be beat, Cindy says. The development boom that is The 60-story Millennium Tower, currently taking shape in
60-story Four Seasons Tower
transforming Boston keeps adding new amenities and attrac- Downtown Crossing, may be best known for its $37.5 million
taking shape over at the
tions to the area, with a Roche Bros. and a Whole Foods penthouse, the most expensive condo ever listed on the Boston
Market having recently opened nearby. We wanted to be in market. But Millennium Partnerswhich has a long track Christian Science Plaza plans
the city and take advantage of all the things taking place in record of successful condo projects in Boston, starting with to offer a similar service-
the city, she explains. We overlook the Wang Theatre and The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton Towers in the Theater rich package.
the Wilbur. You can call over to see if you can get some last- Districtmakes a sales pitch that goes beyond the typical In midtown, the W Boston
minute tickets, and youre in. emphasis on great views and posh living. The approach is
Hotel Residences has a
The high-rise has attracted many empty nesters since proving attractive to empty nesters, who have bought approx-
sizable contingent of empty
it opened in 2010, with 15 to 17 percent of the units occupied imately 25 percent of the buildings units.
by older couples with college-age or adult children, notes Like its other projects, Millenniums newest tower offers a nesters in its 123 condos,
Dinny Herron, senior vice president of Otis & Ahearn, a complete lifestyle for its buyers, with a range of features that are all of which enjoy the full
sales, marketing, and research firm. especially attractive to empty nesters, says Richard Baumert, range of hotel services
Maybe the biggest challenge so far for the Kraemers has a partner at Millennium Partners. provided by the W. Perks
photography by Derek Szabo
been adjusting to considerably less living space. The couple At the core of the 442-unit tower, slated to open in August
of living in the hotel/condo
went from 5,600 square feet and five bedrooms in Sudbury to 2016, will be a social hub that should prove a powerful lure
tower include room service
less than 2,000 square feet at the W Boston. The space can get to those seeking to start new lives in the city. The planned
tight at timesespecially when theyre both working from 23,000-square-foot clubhouse is the largest that Millennium whenever you want it, a 24/7
home. Fortunately, the W has a number of common areas Partners has ever built, featuring everything from a private concierge, valet parking, and
that provide a comfortable space where residents can work restaurant to a Pilates studio and a spa. a doorman.
and make phone calls. continued on page 114
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top and below: Living rooms in two ibutler
different apartments at Piedmont
Park Square, which offers a High-tech
peaceful alternative to the
bustling downtown scene.
amenities for savvy
empty nesters
who love their
smartphones.
Big condo towers are not for
everyone. Some empty
nesters prefer boutique
projects away from the hustle
and bustle of downtown. And
while smaller condo buildings
may not have large staffs,
some stand out for their
innovative use of technology.
A new luxe boutique condo
building planned for 10
Farnsworth in Fort Point
Channel will feature
smart-home technology,
allowing residents to remotely
control a range of functions,
from temperature to music. To
guard access, the building will
also employ facial and
thumbprint recognition.
Located in the quiet alcove
of Bay Village, the eight-unit
we didnt understand how Piedmont Park Square
doesnt have a 24-hour
great the location is. bay
concierge, but its wired with
village is a hidden gem. the electronic equivalent.
iris sokol Expecting a UPS delivery
while youre at work? Just hop
on your mobile phone, access
the front door and lobby
smaller properties with loads of charm. Iris launched her paring to move in. (The eight-unit building features a mix of
camera with a handy app,
corporate fitness company in the 1980s, with Ken joining as single-floor and rowhouse-style condos, ranging in price from
CEO in 2002, and sold it in 2010. They had been poking $1.2 million to nearly $2.8 million.) and buzz in the deliveryman.
around the downtown condo market for years before getting We didnt understand how great the location is, says Iris. If youre fnicky about the
serious in 2014, selling their house of 30 years in Sherborn Bay Village is a hidden gem. But the Sokols were also taken temperature, Nest thermostats
for more than $1 million. by the design of the Piedmonts condos; theirs is a through- make it possible to set
While Ken was okay with some of the high-rise units they unit extending clear across the building, with windows on different temperatures for
saw, Iris felt that the towers were too much in the thick of both ends. While they anticipate that their biggest adjustment
different rooms from your
photography Courtesy of studio Luz
things, with too much street noise. The couple kept looking will be the reduced living space, the couple expects that the
and, with the help of real estate agent Neda Vander Stoep condos design and layout will ease the transitionespecially smartphone. Even the
(coldwell banker residential, 137 newbury st., 617-413-0888; the large living and dining area. Fortunately, its big enough underground parking garage
nedavanderstoep.com), discovered what they believe is the per- to fit their 73-inch-long dining room table, essential for the has a high-tech twist: Cars are
fect fit: a two-bedroom, two-bath condo in Piedmont Park many family members and friends they entertain for the parked on a turntable, and
Square, a new boutique building in Bay Village. holidays, Iris says. with the press of a button,
Right off the bat, the neighborhood was a big draw, an oasis We came from a house that was 4,000 square feet, and now
your car spins around to
apart from the hustle and bustle of the rest of the city. The were going to under 1,400, she adds. I think well be fine.
Sokols settled on a 1,340-square-foot flat and are now pre- 17 Piedmont st., 857-362-1777; piedmontparksquare.com BC where youre standing.
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How Not to Since last spring, the local media has been ablaze with stories about the
extremely high demand in Massachusetts right now for homes priced at
Sell a House
$1 million and up. And that demand is expected to last at least through the
end of fall. Yet some sellers (and even some brokers) are making major
misstepsthe kind that leave them wishing theyd done just the opposite of
what they decided to do. So in the interest of promoting smarter decisions,
Dos anD Donts for selling Your $1 Million weve rounded up five top area realtors and tapped their expertise. Heres
ProPertY in the current Market. by alexandra hall their advice on what not to do when selling your home. BC
myRA geoRge Ashley DesmonD RicARDo RoDRiguez michelle WAlsh DeAnnA PAlmin
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past clutter, mess, and primarily on open negotiations. Recently price you want. One cou- and appliances before
unfinished projects. houses. They never I saw a seller refuse to ple wanted to list their selling. Do you want to
Even in this market, show the property in grant the buyer a use home for $1.1 million. I take them with you or
where people are eager the best light, because and occupancy on a suggested $995,000. are they part of the price
to buy, most of them still youve got 30 people all vacant unit, and the We listed at that price youre asking for the
get easily distracted the crammed into a place buyer walked away. The on a Wednesday and home? Communicate
minute they walk and it just doesnt look next deal was $100,000 asked for all offers by 7 that to your realtor and
through the door by an good. A truly good less and closed a month pm on Saturday. The have them disclose it to
odd paint color, odor, broker knows their job later than the original. deadline helped buyers buyers during show-
or too much clutter. So is to represent the seller So she lost on the price understand theyd be ings. Negotiating these
have an agent come in and the property in the and had to incur an competing against oth- items after getting offers
early on to talk about most polished way additional carrying cost. ers, so they gave their best makes it messy and
what needs to be done, possible, so many will Inversely, another buyer numbers. By 7 pm, I had wastes your valuable
and dont be offended only do individual was selected from seven offers, all of them time on the market. Ive
by their suggestions. appointments with higher offers because he over asking, and one for seen plenty of deals not
A seasoned broker potential buyers, which agreed to offer the sellers $1.1 million. Not only did come together because
can offer tips and trusted has the added bonus of a rent-back option so they get their price, but the parties disagreed
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A view of the cove from the
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right: Atlantic Fish &
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healthy-happy, drunken whiteelephantvillage.com). Menemsha, and not because pads when I go there. half-naked. There is really
sailor, and so on. When you The pool is fantastic and Ive watched Jaws over TB: Newport is a huge party not a whole lot in between.
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into a small island and the the Village. eat fish right next to the you even more options to bar Cove is a blast. Circle
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Very entertaining. The BoaThouse, And the wind and salt air hop again. The nice thing lunch halfway round at the
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bought last year on the island. 3535; boathousemv.com TB: I love the Atlantic Fish scene in Newport, its a quick 6300; boathousetiverton.com)
Thats the only place you will & ChopHouse (2 Main St., hop over to Jamestown for a for great chowder and fish.
ever be able to wear them! DG: The Vineyard is big, 508-627-7001; atlantic more relaxed beachy vibe. TB: Visit the International
DG: Great places to stay are with lots of personality and mv.com); the beer selection is DG: Castle Hill, Castle Hill, Tennis Hall of Fame (194
the White Elephant if you options. Island eclectic is top-notch. There is a great and Castle Hill are my Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI,
like to be in town, The the vibe. Its a bit more gritty Mexican restaurant in Oak favorite three restaurants. 401-849-3990; tennis
Wauwinet (120 Wauwinet than the Cape and Bluffs, Sharkys Cantina Tea in the tea room, dinner fame.com). Or check out
Road, 508-228-0145; Nantucket. Farmers, hippies, (31 Circuit Ave., 508-693- in the dining room (off- Jamestown for shopping
wauwinet.com) if you only like and beach bums seem to 7501; sharkyscantina.com). seasongo in the winter, its and dining. Head up to
to stay on the beach. hold sway on the style. DG: I usually stay at the cool), and a three-hour lunch Narragansett Bay for endless
TB: I like the White TB: People are here to Winnetu Oceaside Resort on the terrace is just long boating opportunities. BC
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HAUTE PROPERTY Spotlight
The Simon Pearce Mill
in Quechee, Vermont.
inset: Hurricane lamp.
browse
BetWeen the lines
Hudson celebrates emerging
Red, White, female artists during its second
and Cool annual Hudson Discovers event
See what Americas top on September 24, which honors
artisans have to offer at
the Boston Design
painter, entrepreneur, and pat-
Center on September 12 tern maker Pauline Curtiss. The
and 13. At Ball and
Massachusetts native has gar-
photography by Eric roth (bDc); paul SilvErStonE (platE); courtESy of Simon pEarcE (hurricanE lamp); courtESy mitchEll golD + bob WilliamS (vEga tablE)
Bucks two-day
American Field market, nered a loyal following with her
between 10 am and 6 pm,
you can browse booths eye-catching tabletop pieces,
of handcrafted goods many of which draw inspira-
Light Fantastique from brands such as
Brothers Artisan Oil,
Fulton & Roark,
tion from outdoor urban art.
simon pearce releases elegant new Hudson will sell an exclusive,
Randolph, and Yuki
glassware for fall. By GaBrielle Van Tassel Kawae. The Design limited-edition collection of
Center continues to
heat up the fall with its
Curtisss plates, serving bowls,
Three new hand-blown hurricane lamps from Simon Pearce
will add an elegant glow to your tablescape. Mix and match
annual capstone event, and platters with hand-drawn
the Boston Design
the sizes (fit for a two-by-three, three-by-three, or three-by-six Market, on October 7
black-ink patterns (including
pillar candle) along the spine of a table or embrace late sum- and 8, where speakers the fretwork plate, above, $30).
mer by scattering them in small groupings on a patio or in the and special guests will
backyard. For those getting a head start on holiday shopping, participate in panel
Scoop up the embroidery bowl
this years charity ornament, the Chelsea Optic Drop, is also discussions, product before it sells out. 57 pm. 12
available. Twenty percent of the proceeds from its sale will launches, and work-
benefit the foundation LoveYourBrain, started by the Pearce shops. 1 Design Center Union Park St., 617-292-0900;
family after their youngest son, Kevin, suffered a traumatic Place, 617-449-5501; hudsonboston.com
bostondesign.com
head injury while snowboarding in 2009. 103NewburySt.,
617-450-8388;simonpearce.com BC
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Opening Summer 2015
VACATION IN PARADISE. NO PASSPORT REQUIRED.
Driving Me Crazy
How do you optimize a Boston day? witH a BMW M235i convertiBle. by robert cocuzzo
Some days I just need to drive. You know those days when engine. Unlike its M-Class compadres, this convertible
someone, say, in the office, maybe a boss or something, is doesnt clear its throat before it talks. Cars these days have
yanking you around left, right, and center? Beyond strong forgotten how to make their presence known, but not this
drink and the warmth of a woman, I find the only cure is a one. No, hitting the gas sounds vaguely reminiscent of a fork
full tank of gas, a playlist packed with jams, and a road being stuffed into a garbage disposalbut in a good way.
leading nowhere. Only when my vehicle starts devouring With my demons sufficiently exorcised by the engine, I
the dotted lines on the highway like an epic game of Pac- can enjoy the amenities this vehicle offers. I have to admit
Man is my blood pressure reduced to a simmer. that after test-driving my fair share of these luxury cars, the
For this therapeutic treatment, the right kind of car makes technology on the dash has lost its luster. Fancy knobs to
all the difference. Sputter down 93 in a jalopy with a jacked- control the radio, voice-activated seat warmers, satellite
photography courtesy of BMW usa
up alignment and you may just end up pointing it over the this and thatits all fine and good, but what moves my
side of the Zakim Bridge. Yes, the proper car is crucial. My needle are the intangibles. How do I feel in this car? Is it
prescription? The new 2015 BMW M235i convertible. Its intimidating? Confusing? Wimpy? Precious? Clumsy?
better than two aspirin and a stiff martini chaser. This BMW is quietly confident inside and out. It knows
Rolling back its convertible top wipes away the trials of how to roar, but its not about to go pounding its chest. Of all
the day, but its whats under the hood thats the real atti- the James Bonds, Id give this one to Daniel Craig. But not
tude adjuster. BMW has kitted out the M235i with a 320- my boss. Herb Chambers BMW of Boston, 1168 Commonwealth
horsepower, 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder TwinPower Turbo Ave., 617-731-1700; herbchambersbmwofboston.com BC
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Your Nantucket escape
is just an hour away.
Why visitors from all over (5781 Mountain Road, Stowe, resorts provide high ground
the world descend upon New VT, 802-253-3000; stowe.com) for stunning views. For a
England every fall can be offers dining at the Cliff good meal, make an
summed up in three words: House or Solstice restau- eastward turn onto Route 4
red, yellow, orange. These rants. Heading back to Route to Quechee and the Simon
are the starring colors of 100, visit the Ben & Jerrys Pearce restaurant (1760
natures electric light show. headquarters (1281 Quechee Main St., Quechee, VT, Concords Old North Bridge.
Behind the scenery, though, Waterbury-Stowe Road, 802-295-1470). Perched over
is a world of elegant dining, Waterbury, VT, 866-258- the Ottauquechee River in a
artisanal crafts, and superior 6877; benjerry.com) for a tour former mill, it also features a
lodging, which requires a and watch your Cherry shop selling the acclaimed
most discerning map. Garcia being churned. For a Simon Pearce pottery and
more substantial meal, the glassware. Finally, the
The Royal Miles: restaurant Hen of the Wood pinnacle of Route 100 is
RouTe 100, VeRMonT
Running 200 or so miles
north to south through
Vermont to the Massachusetts get there early or
border, Route 100 is the
crown prince of scenic drives late and youll avoid
in New England. All the foliage lovers who
photography by Christian Delbert (olD north briDge); appaloosa (Vermont Country store); Jon bilous (KanCamagus)
quintessential charm and
beauty of autumn can be wont ever go faster
found here, from mountain-
sides covered in a patchwork than 30 mphand i
quilt of trees that seem on
fire with their red and gold
cant blame them. The Vermont Country Store
in Weston stocks candy,
leaves, to cows grazing in mel allen knickknacks, and more.
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Less MiLeage, PLenty of Leaves: Main St., North Woodstock, NH, 603-745-
ancaMagus HigHway, new HaMPsHire 3951; woodstockinnnh.com). If you still
The 34-mile Kancamagus Scenic Byway stretches have some juice, take in Franconia
east to west from Conway to Lincolnsmack in the Notch, a bit north on Route 3, for a
middle of the White Mountains of New Hampshire. birds-eye view.
Its impressive any time of the year but comes to life
in the fall with striking mountain vistas and acres foLiage warrior: route 2,
of forest. When I drive the Kanc in fall, I make MoHaw traiL, MassacHusetts
sure Im there for early light or late, says Mel If you started on Route 2 in Cambridge
Allen, editor of Yankee magazine, a man who and only made it to Concord, youd still
knows a thing or two about the seasons in these find plenty to do and see, whether
parts. Plus youll avoid maybe a few hundred Revolutionary War sites, boutiques, or
fellow foliage lovers who wont ever go faster than farmstands. If you plan to head farther
30 miles per hourand I cant blame them. west, pick up a wedge of cheddar and a The Albany Covered Bridge,
Be sure to bring your camera and a tripodthis loaf of bread at the Concord Cheese one of the sights along the
Kancamagus Scenic Byway in the
bit of asphalt is all about the scenic views. Start in Shop (29 Walden St., 978-369-5778; White Mountain National Forest.
North Conway, about 10 minutes north of Route concordcheeseshop.com) and keep driving
112 on Route 302. Fuel up on buttermilk pancakes Route 2 goes all the way to North Adams,
or huevos rancheros at the Stairway Caf (2649 in the far northwestern corner of
White Mountain Hwy., North Conway, NH, 603-356- Massachusetts. Mohawk Trail, 413-625-0116; shelburnefalls
5200; stairwaycafe.com). Once on the highway, The Connecticut River runs alongside the road coffee.com), and grab a bench by the river.
pull off whenever the mood strikes. There is an for most of the journey, and its crossings include Toward the end of the road, youll be rewarded
interesting tableau of nature every five miles or so, some impressive bridges and waterfalls. The with world-class art museums. In Williamstown,
including the Albany Swift River Lower Falls, the Bridge of Flowers in Shelburne Falls, a former home of Williams College, a skip down South
Rocky Gorge, Champney Falls, Mount Chocorua trolley bridge turned community garden, is an Street reveals the Clark Art Institute (225 South
(about a three-and-a-half-mile hike for the really especially lovely one. Lunch at the West End Pub St., 413-458-2303; clarkart.edu), known for a
excellent views), Sabbaday Falls, Sugar Hill, and (16 State St., 413-625-6216; westendpubinfo.com) collection that extends from the French impres-
the Wangan Grounds. That should bring you just provides the best view, and the fish-and-chips sionists to local artisans. In North Adams, at the
about to Lincoln. If youve had your fill of nature make for good eating. Or, depending on where Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
for this round, head a few miles south on Route 3 you are in your day, dig into that cheese from (1040 Mass MoCA Way, 413-664-4481; mass
and relax with a juicy burger (or Buffalo frogs Concord, pick up coffee and handmade truffles moca.org), things are decidedly modern. BC
legs) and a cold one at the Woodstock Inn (135 from Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters (1207
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INVITED
BLACK
AND
WHITE
BALL
BID CARDS WERE HELD Libby Maynard, Toni
OConnor, and Trintje
HIGH when deCordova Gnazzo Joel Ellzey
Sculpture Park and Museum
presented its Black and White in
the Park Gala, cochaired by John Ravenal, Joyce
Linde, and Dan Mathieu
Joyce Linde and Dan
Mathieu. This year the event
honored distinguished Boston
gallerist Barbara Krakow, whos
been instrumental in deCor-
dovas evolution and growth.
The gala raised a record-break-
ing $530,000 to support
deCordovas exhibitions and
educational programming.
The Hive Airstream Tareef Kawaf and Marc and
trailer with indoor bar. Rand Darwish Charlotte Zawel
Guests shopped
a bazaar of
handmade items
to benefit the
organization.
Karen Cangello,
Gianna Cangello,
Susan Farrington,
Ann Rose, and Carol Francolini and
Meg Belsito Helen Tsingos
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Joanne Chang preps
miniature fruit pies
for guests.
NO ONE LEFT HUNGRY when the 30-year commitment to childrens oral health
Forsyth Institute hosted its second annual worldwide, and Don Rodman presented
A Taste & A Toast, featuring small bites from chef Andy Husbands with the Smile Award
15 top restaurants. The event raised more for Community Service. The evening also
than $150,000 to support the institute in its featured a musical toast sung by the Park
mission to improve oral and overall School Inspirational Freedom Choir and
health. The Icon in Oral Health Award was personalized artwork provided by the Art
given to Dr. Bob Soparkar in honor of his Resource Collaborative for Kids.
Ellen Fitzgerald and
Laura Baldini
TEE TIME
EVERYONE WAS IN TOP
FORM to raise funds for kidney
disease awareness, research, and
treatment at the National
Kidney Foundation Golf Classic,
sponsored locally by Putnam
Dan Kennedy, Mark Investments, at Boston Golf
Baughman, Steve Hoffman,
Shane ONeil, Mike Hughes, Club in Hingham. Under the
and Peter Bonasia leadership of event chair Alex
PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL BLANCHARD (FORSYTH); JOHN MCMAHON (TEE TIME)
BOSTONCOMMON-MAGAZINE.COM 131
INVITED
Francesca and
Pat Purcell
Kristin Scanlon
and Peter Gori
GET INKED
Alvarez, and Jessica Ryan
THE SOUTH END literally glowed when custom cocktails by Ki Bar, which were
Ink Block, the areas newest luxury residen- paired with delicious bites provided by
tial building, hosted an invitation-only party Stephis in Southie. DJ Opyn Mynd spun
to celebrate its opening in the former home music throughout the evening, with a spe-
of the Boston Herald. Partygoers sipped cial performance by violinist Rhett Price.
Rhett Price
TAKE A SEAT
THERE WASNT AN EMPTY SEAT in the house when the International Furnishings
and Design Association kicked off its annual design exhibition, Take a Seat, in Boston.
Take a Seat features upcycled and newly designed chairs crafted by furnishing and design
professionals using unique fabrics and recycled materials. Guests enjoyed a private viewing
of the chairs, presented on stylish rugs by Dover Rug & Home and paired with antique
motorcycles and period apparel from the Larz Anderson Auto Museums Beauty and the
Beast exhibit. The event raised more than $16,000 for the Womens Institute for Housing and
Eric Haydel and Economic Development, an award-winning affordable-housing development organization.
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Foliage Fashion
When the leaves change in Boston, so does the dress code. by robert cocuzzo
As a kid, the only joy I ever found in returning to school each hasnt: Fall fashion is about personal renewal. Weve worn
fall was when my mom would take me back-to-school shop- thin those flip-flops and cut-off T-shirts that defined rooftop
ping. I loved picking out new binders, grabbing a handful of barbecues and beach days all summer long. Fall is about
pencils and Magic Markers, and selecting that wicked-cool reclaiming the cool air of sophistication that wafts off the
lunch box that really made a statement: Herein lies the PB&J bricks of Beacon Hill and Harvard Square come
and string cheese of the Fonzarelli himself. September. Its a time to try those tortoise-frame glasses
But most of all, I loved picking out my back-to-school again and see how long you can go before one of your buddies
clothes. After my younger brother and I grew out of hav- tells you that you look like a jerk.
ing to wear matching outfitswhich lasted literally till I was Of all the fashion seasons, fall is ours to flaunt. The
in the sixth grade and made us, two blue-eyed blond tow- weather in October is such that we can comfortably mix
heads, look like members of the Hitler Youthbuying new and match the carefree colors of the Cape with the tough
duds for the first day of school was an occasion on a par textiles of New Hampshire. A true New England look for
with show-and-tell. the autumnal gentleman might consist of leather Frye boots,
Mom would bring me down to the bigger-than-life mall, cognac J. Crew cords, one of L.L. Beans signature flannel
and wed find an outfit that looked plucked from the set of shirts, and, to top it off, a relaxed-wash military-style khaki
Dead Poets Society. This usually consisted of a sweater, cor- coat. And for his date, how about a matching J. Crew ging-
duroys, a pair of bucks, and maybe a peacoat, if there was a ham shirt with a chunky white Ralph Lauren sweater on
sale. This sweater is going to change my life, I would top of skinny Madewell jeans and Hunter wellies?
think. Im going to be discovered on the street and written Now of course, at the heart of being fashionable, its
into the cast of Boy Meets World and then finally Topanga not so much what youre wearing but how youre wearing
will be mine! it. If you spotted Gisele strutting down Newbury Street in
So no matter how hot it was, 90 degrees with 100 percent a pair of jellies, a Patriots jersey, and sweatpants that
humidity, I would wear that outfit on the first day of school someones dad had worn while painting the kitchen, she
even if it killed mewhich it very nearly did, as I would would still look damn good. And not just because shes a
sweat through each class like it was an interrogation. knockout. But because she wears it all with confidence.
While the styles have certainly changed since my child- Thankfully, in Boston, when it comes to confidence, we
hood, the motivation behind choosing ones fall clothes wear it well. BC
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