THURSDAY, JANUARY 28TH 2016 47 degrees 7:31pm
The Winter Antiques Show marks its 62nd year as the most prestigious art, antiques and design fair in America. It features the “crème de la crème” from Antiquity through the present. Held at the historic Park Avenue Armory in New York City, the Show provides new and established collectors, curators, dealers and design professionals with opportunities to view and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 73 exhibitors. One-third of the Show’s exhibitors are specialists in Americana – the rest feature English, European and Asian fine + decorative arts.
The Young Collectors Night was an elegant evening with a gathering of style aficionados from all over the world. After checking our coats, my very attractive friend Dana Sandberg of Best & Co. escorted me to my other attractive friend Danielle Colding. (I’m not shy – I just like being escorted) How wonderful to see Danielle glow while she quietly gushed about expecting her first child. Danielle has her own successful Interior Design firm and has become a recognizable TV personality. She has an eye for fine collectables and was the perfect companion to stroll through the wide isles and well appointed rooms that formed the 2016 Winter Antique Show.
The Winter Antiques Show marks its 62nd year as the most prestigious art, antiques and design fair in America. It features the “crème de la crème” from Antiquity through the present. Held at the historic Park Avenue Armory in New York City, the Show provides new and established collectors, curators, dealers and design professionals with opportunities to view and purchase exceptional pieces showcased by 73 exhibitors. One-third of the Show’s exhibitors are specialists in Americana – the rest feature English, European and Asian fine + decorative arts.
The Young Collectors Night was an elegant evening with a gathering of style aficionados from all over the world. After checking our coats, my very attractive friend Dana Sandberg of Best & Co. escorted me to my other attractive friend Danielle Colding. (I’m not shy – I just like being escorted) How wonderful to see Danielle glow while she quietly gushed about expecting her first child. Danielle has her own successful Interior Design firm and has become a recognizable TV personality. She has an eye for fine collectables and was the perfect companion to stroll through the wide isles and well appointed rooms that formed the 2016 Winter Antique Show.
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| Danielle Colding + Rio Hamilton I quickly spied my other dates for the evening – a resplendent couple; Dustin O’Neal (PR Company called DNA) and Jon Call (Interior Design Phenom) –
“DuJon” –
I just made that up. They may already have another celeb combo moniker – I’ll check with them and let you know. |
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| Dustin O’Neal + Jon Call
Sultry DJ dance tunes hummed in the background as more than 2000 “Young Collectors” and their older friends browsed through the palatial industrial auditorium. Crowds poured in and out of beautiful vignettes designed by Liz O’Brien, Hyde Park Antiques, Donzella, Aronson of Amsterdam, Robert Young Antiques, Wartski Jewelry and dozens of superbly styled spaces.
There were plenty of moments – at the step and repeat – meet and greet – take a peek section of the show. New York Magazine was the official media sponsor of Young Collectors Night. Their legendary Design Editor, Wendy Goodman greeted us in elegant fashion with gracious hospitality.
Tres’ chic Tres’ chic Tres’ chic.
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| Wendy Goodman + Amy Lau |
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Wendy Goodman + Brian Sawyer
 Wendy Goodman + Tonne Goodman |
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| James Aguiar + Linda Fargo |
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Micaela Erlanger + Jared Frank
 Ashby Day + Kelly Sinatra
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| Sigourney Weaver |
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| Frank Debiasi + Isabelle Rattazzi |
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| Shawn Henderson + Annalise Taft + Mike Rupp |
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Damon Crain + John Eason
 Young Collectors Night at Park Avenue Armory |
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| Dustin O’Neal + Vyna St. Phard + Jon Call + Nicole Haddad Danielle Colding + AnnBritt Newey + Cynthia Murphy |
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| Laura Doyle + Patrick Doyle + Carrie & Spencer Rhoda |
Mia Jung + Patricia Cassidy + Michelle Prenip
William Radin + Ivan Diogrik
Scott Sloan + Christina Maroni + Benoist F. Drut
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| Judy Furtell + Beth Arrowood |
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| Michael Reynolds + Greg Block |
Carolyn Murphy + Keita Turner + Cole Harrell + Tai Cheng
The Winter Antiques Show is an annual benefit for East Side House Settlement, a community resource in the South Bronx that celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2016. East Side House’s programs focus on education and technology as gateways out of poverty and as the keys to economic opportunity. All revenues from the show’s general admissions and the net proceeds from the preview parties and other events go East Side House and contribute substantially to its private philanthropic budget. No part of sales made by exhibitors is received by East Side House.
thank you Joanna Gong – your fashion moment was beautiful . . .
Thank you Will Raggozino, Zach Hilty at BFA.com for allowing me to mix your photos with mine. Much appreciation to Brooks Brothers, Fran O’Brien, Lucinda C. Ballard, Arie l. Kopelman, Michael R. Lynch, Nate Berkus, Ellie Cullman, Alexa Hampton , Sharp Communications and Markham Roberts. The Winter Antiques Show provided a glimpse into some areas of visual culture, from Egyptian antiquities to American folk art to timeless French jewelry. The Young Collectors Event was full of big city glamour with splash of social glitter.
It was a terrific event!
It was a terrific event!
