Luxury Homes
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La Dolce Vita di Fendi
Fendi Casa’s Dining RoomLUXURY LIVINGFendi Casa made a stunning ultra-chic showhouse (the first of its kind) at NYC’s ubber cool Setai Hotel. The world famous iconic Italian designer unveiled a contemporary home collection in the posh quarters of the private residences at 400 Fifth Avenue. I was quite impressed with their Italian fashion and accessories brand, which were sleek, modern and sophisticated.For this highly anticipated project, FENDI CASA has transformed the expansive three-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom penthouse 2N into a vision of contemporary elegance.
With a clear focus on rich materials and clean lines, the 3,292-square-foot residence features their own leather sofas and chairs, lacquer furniture, signature rugs and chandeliers in tones of champagne, ivory, black and chocolate, meticulously paired with the property’s lush hardwood and stone finishes. As a final touch, modern art from the renowned Hirschl & Adler Galleries were on loan to create a stunning, visually compelling image only rivaled by the breathtaking, floor-to-ceiling views enjoyed from every room.In choosing 400 Fifth Avenue as the locale for its first New York City show home, FENDI has selected a building acclaimed for its inspired, contemporary design and exclusive amenities and services. Opened in 2010, the 60-story building encompasses a collection of 169 upper-floor private condominium residences, along with the award-winning hotel Setai Fifth Avenue, named the 2012 Best Hotel in New York City by U.S. News & World Report Travel. “It was extremely important for us to partner with a building that evokes a similar design sensibility,” said Raffaella Vignatelli, President of Luxury Living – FENDI CASA. “With the exceptional penthouse at 400 Fifth Avenue, we have found an ideal environment in which to showcase FENDI’s trademark style.” Designed by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates and expertly appointed by interior design firm DAS Concepts, 400 Fifth Avenue boasts imported Italian cabinetry, hand-laid black-oak flooring, stone countertops, state-of-the-art appliances and panoramic, floor-to-ceiling views. Among its many exceptional offerings, the building houses Ai Fiori, the three-star Italian restaurant from celebrated chef Michael White, along with Bar on Fifth, Auriga Spa and Julien Farel Salon. Residents also have access to premier hotel services, including in-home catering, valet parking, linen and turn down service, and housekeeping, as well as unique on-call services such as pharmacist, physician, dentist, airport transportation and childcare.
For more information about The Residences at 400 Fifth Avenue, visit www.400fifthavenue.com or contact the sales office at (212) 736-3500.
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Master Bedroom“We are so pleased FENDI has chosen 400 Fifth Avenue as the site for its first New York City show home,” said Giuseppe Rossi, executive vice president of Bizzi & Partners Development, developer of 400 Fifth Avenue. “For more than 80 years, FENDI has established itself as a world leader in high fashion and design, renowned for its innovation and commitment to using the finest materials. We share in those same principles and are delighted to collaborate with this esteemed company.” -
Luxe Living in The City
Luxe Living, The New York PostThe idea for this post came to me last Wednesday morning, as I was thumbing through the various newspapers that were gathered at my doorstep. The oldest paper in town, The New York Post, just launched a section called “Alexa Luxe Living”. Like the name suggests, this new section is focused purely on the luxury real estate market.Their first installment began with a 12-page broadsheet dedicated exclusively to high-end real estate coverage, as a free insert in the newspaper.
Alexa Luxe Living showcases the most exclusive real estate for sale in and around the city. Wednesday’s first edition took its readers inside Manhattan’s elite properties, offered brokers and buyers gossip and curated new design ideas and trends.
The cover story featured some of the most gorgeous photographs of the most expensive apartments currently on the market, such as a $95 million (no this is not a misprint) 8,000-square-foot seven-bedroom at the Sherry-Netherland, overlooking Central Park; or a $75 million 14,547-square-foot triplex in the Heritage at Trump Place.For the more “frugal buyer”, Luxe Listings showed seven glamorous apartments for under $20 million throughout the issue. Thee was also an exclusive look inside writer Susan Fales-Hill’s apartment on Park Avenue. Housed in a 1908 Edwardian building, one of the first apartment houses on Park Avenue, the 2,000-square-foot classic seven with 10-foot ceilings, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a maid’s room and a formal dining room, is meticulously decorated in bright and cheery colors with Fales-Hill’s family memorabilia and books adding her personal touch. But the East Side is not Susan’s final destination. She says, “I’d like to die on the West Side. I want to be an old lady at Zabar’s with my walker knocking people out of the way.” Celebrity chef Eric Ripert designed the Poggenpohl kitchens at Chelsea Green on West 21st Street, including energy efficient appliances and ultra-sleek grey and white cabinetry.The “On the Flip Side” column features the tale of club and restaurant owner and New York’s wildest property fanatic Michael Hirtenstein. Despite his most recent dust-up with Extell Development’s Gary Barnett over an apartment at One57, Hirtenstein has done well flipping multi-million dollar apartments in Manhattan.Last but certainly not least, is a section that I find most interesting. New York City’s top tastemakers show what’s hot now in home design. This included tips from Thom Filicia, Celerie Kemble, Brett Beldock, Ron Wendt, Michael Patrick Smyth, Margaret Russell, Newell Turner, Amanda Nisbet, Ellie Cullman and my good friend, David Scott.
Images courtesy The New York Post
