An expertly curated, luxuriously produced compendium of all things Palm Beach, Palm Beach Illustrated brings to life personalities and takes you inside the exclusive homes, parties and interests of the world’s most affluent and influential people.
Remember when September was considered a sleepy summer month? Not anymore. The advent of fall has become the unofficial start of season. Young families have returned for a new school year, restaurants and stores are buzzing with activity, and the party circuit is kicking into gear. I love this breath of renewal, don’t you? It puts everything into perspective and amps up the excitement for the season ahead. It’s also good timing for “The PBI Awards,” our annual compilation of everything that has made this year special. After much deliberation (and site visits, and independent sampling), our editorial team has picked the experiences, places, and innovators that are shaking up the status quo in Palm Beach County. The list is by no means comprehensive—we’d need hundreds of pages for that—but…
CAN DO WHO: PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK AND THE GARDENS MALL WHAT: CANSTRUCTION RECEPTION WHERE: THE GARDENS MALL, PALM BEACH GARDENS HIGHLIGHTS: CREATIVE SCULPTURES MADE OF CANNED AND NON-PERISHABLE GOODS BROUGHT THE ISSUE OF HUNGER INTO FOCUS. AFTER THE EXHIBIT, ALL EDIBLES WERE DONATED TO THE FOOD BANK.…
Our September issue is all about showcasing the best of the best in the Palm Beaches. Beginning on page 41, we present our editors’ picks of the top restaurants, bites, sips, experiences, hangouts, happenings, and beyond. Now, dear readers, it’s your turn. We want to know what you do on Friday nights to ring in the weekend. Maybe you head to Respectable Street for some live music and dancing. Or, you might prefer a more relaxed approach to entertainment at the Kravis Center or one of the county’s many fabulous amphitheaters. Or, perhaps you enjoy strolling Atlantic Avenue, Clematis Street, or Mizner Park in search of a great cocktail. Vote for your favorite way to spend your “Friyay” at palmbeachillustrated.com/friyay.…
September is here, and that means it’s time to reinvent your wardrobe. PBI recently spoke with Saks Fifth Avenue Senior Vice President, Fashion Director Roopal Patel about the colors, styles, and pieces everyone will be rocking this fall. (saksfifthavenue.com) PBI: What major trends for women do you expect to see this season? Patel: We’re really excited about the movement [toward] empowering women. Designers were affected by what’s happening in the world today and are dressing women in what we’re calling “New Power Suiting.” The return of the suit feels fresh and directional. It’s not just your classic suit of boardroom stripes or black; there’s a lot of novelty whether it’s brocade, printed florals, crystal, diamanté. We also love the return of the jacket. A statement jacket can really bring out…
For our September fashion editorial, we plunged below the water’s surface inside a Triton submersible. The Vero Beach–based company began producing underwater vehicles in 2007. “The inspiration behind the first Triton submersible was a desire to share our love of the ocean and the majesty of the underwater world with others without any of the traditional limitations of conventional diving,” says Patrick Lahey, the company’s co-founder and president. Triton offers a variety of models, all designed for use by superyacht owners, researchers, and explorers. Each features a transparent pressure hull that allows for unhindered views of reefs, shipwrecks, and ocean inhabitants. When diving in a Triton, depth is never an issue. While the most popular model, the Triton 3300/3, dives to depths of up to 3,280 feet, the new Triton…
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the movie Belle de Jour, in which Catherine Deneuve wore Roger Vivier’s “pilgrim” buckle heels. The film—and the shoes—became an instant global success. In honor of this slice of fashion history, creative director Bruno Frisoni designed a new pump with an oversized square buckle and chunky podium heel inspired by the design from the ’60s. Both the patent leather day version ($1,050) and the blinged-out velvet evening edition ($1,395) offer modern takes on the original’s elegant simplicity. Turn the page for more fall fashion.…
