The grandeur of the legendary Plaza Athénée’s presidential suite is an apt setting to introduce Haute Living ’s sumptuous selects for spring’s gala season.
VALENTINO Lace gown ($16,500) available at Valentino, 746 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 772-6969 and 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL; (305) 867-1215. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Flowerlace necklace featuring diamonds set in 18-karat white gold (price upon request) and Bombe Estate ring featuring a 2.38-carat square-cut emerald and diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat white and yellow gold (price upon request) available at Van Cleef & Arpels, 744 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 896-9284 and vancleefarpels.com.
DELPOZO Hand-embroidered silk top ($4,150) and jacquard floral skirt ($2,250) available at Delpozo, 35 North East 40th Street, Miami, FL; (305) 573-1009. MANOLO BLAHNIK Tasseled mule ($865) available for special order at Manolo Blahnik, 31 West 54th Street, New York, NY; (212) 582-3007. DEVI KROELL Metallic python clutch ($2,480) available at Devi Kroell, 717 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 644-4499. KARA ROSS Pave mosaic drop earrings (price upon request) and pearl and blue topaz cluster ring ($2,270) available at Kara Ross, 655 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 755-8100 and kararossny.com.
NAEEM KHAN Embroidered long sleeve gown ($10,590) available at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 753-7300 and Neiman Marcus, 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL; (305) 865-6161. REECE HUDSON Patent leather pouchette ($395) available at reecehudson.com. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Cosmos earrings featuring diamonds set in 18-karat white gold ($89,000) available at Van Cleef & Arpels, 744 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 896-9284 and vancleefarpels.com.
CAROLINA HERRERA Organza gown with feather overlay ($4,790) available at Carolina Herrera, 954 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 249-6552. RENE’ CAOVILLA Two-tone slingback pump ($1,295) available at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 753-7300. GRAFF Yellow radiant cut and white multi-shape diamond chandelier earrings totaling 48.23 carrots (price upon request), 21 mm diamond BabyGraff watch totaling 22 carrots (price upon request), yellow radiant cut and white marquise cut diamond bracelet totaling 43.04 carrots (price upon request), and 7.09 carat round diamond ring with diamond shoulders (price upon request) available at Graff, 710 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 355-9292 and 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL; (305) 993-1212.
DIOR Jacquard bustier dress ($13,000) available for special order at (800) 929-3467. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Etincelles necklace from the “Une Journee a Paris” collection featuring diamonds and onyx set in 18-karat white gold (price upon request) available at Van Cleef & Arpels, 744 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 896-9284 and vancleefarpels.com.
ANGEL SANCHEZ Pleated leather panel gown ($3,520) available at Angel Sanchez, 148 West 37th Street, New York, NY; (212) 921-9827 and angelsanchezusa.com Sergio Rossi Suede sandal with Swarovski crystals ($1,995) available at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 753-7300. KARA ROSS Selenite resin clutch with Swarovski crystals (price upon request) available at Kara Ross, 655 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 755-8100 and kararossny.com. VAN CLEEF & ARPELS Bombe Estate ring featuring 2.38-carat square-cut emerald and diamonds set in platinum and 18-karat white and yellow gold (price upon request) available at Van Cleef & Arpels, 744 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 896-9284 and vancleefarpels.com.
BIBHU MOHAPATRA Double strap fracture gown ($3,600) available for custom order at Bergdorf Goodman; 754 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY; (800) 558-1855. CHELSEA PARIS Leather suede pump ($565) available at chelseaparis.com. PERRIN PARIS Goatskin glove clutch ($995) available at Perrin Paris, 987 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 585-1893. GRAFF Yellow radiant cut and white multi-shape diamond chandelier earrings totaling 48.23 carrots (price upon request) available at Graff, 710 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 355-9292 and 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL; (305) 993-1212.
OSCAR DE LA RENTA Chartreuse iridescent gown (price upon request) available for special order by calling (888) 782-6357. RENE’ CAOVILLA Ankle-wrap sandal with Swarovski crystals and pearls ($1,360) available at renecaovilla.com. GRAFF Multi-shape diamond necklace totaling 56.13 carrots (price upon request) available at Graff, 710 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 355-9292 and 9700 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour, FL; (305) 993-1212. KARA ROSS Rock crystal quartz bracelet with 18-karat gold and multi-colored sapphires ($10,000) and 18-karat white gold ring with grey pearls, diamonds, and multi-colored sapphires ($6,345) available at Kara Ross, 655 Madison Avenue, New York, NY; (212) 755-8100 and kararossny.com.
Photographed by Arthur Belebeau
Styled by Mimi Lombardo
Market editor Courtney Kenefick
Hair by Jean Marc Choffel at ragencyny.com
Make up by Bryan Zaragoza at See management using Kevin Aucoin Cosmetics
Model Alek Alexeyeva at supreme models
Photographed at Hôtel Plaza Athénée New York