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.
It’s November, and the streets and sidewalks of Palm Beach County are already heaving with energy as our area repopulates for season. There is so much to look forward to in the coming months, not least of all the local cultural scene, which grows more robust every year. This month’s issue is your definitive guide to the top shows, exhibitions, and concerts coming to the Palm Beaches this season. Though there are hundreds of cultural opportunities, we spotlight 25 you absolutely shouldn’t miss, from the most talked-about (Hamilton, part of the Kravis Center’s Kravis on Broadway series) to the most provocative (the world premiere of Ordinary Americans at Palm Beach Dramaworks). Flip to “Cultural Countdown” on page 74 for managing editor Mary Murray’s thoughtfully curated compilation of happenings and conversations.…
FOR THE BAHAMAS WHO: The Royal Poinciana Plaza WHAT: Bahamas Relief Concert WHERE: The Royal Poinciana Plaza, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: On the Friday after Hurricane Dorian struck the Bahamas, Palm Beachers gathered for a concert to benefit Green Turtle Cay Foundation and Bahamas Red Cross Society. FUTURE DOCTORS WHO: Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine WHAT: White Coats-4-Care Reception WHERE: Delray Acura Club, FAU Stadium, Boca Raton HIGHLIGHTS: This reception raised more than $185,000 to fund scholarships and equip the class of 2023. STEP AHEAD WHO: Best Foot Forward Foundation WHAT: Dare to Dream WHERE: The Polo Club of Boca Raton HIGHLIGHTS: Attendees raised more than $450,000 to benefit Best Foot Forward’s mission to empower foster care youth to reach their potential through academic support and guidance.…
Grand entrances at The Breakers just got a lot more colorful. Through an understated and elegant makeover, the lobby of the iconic Palm Beach resort has been refreshed to present a harmonious marriage of Italianate Renaissance architecture and sleek twenty-first-century panache. New furniture dots the 200-footlong space—a tasteful medley of bronze and glass, dark wood and brass detailing, African St. Laurent marble and vibrant upholstery—but the highlight is underfoot. Blanketed in a garden of blooms, the floor now features a 161-foot, hand-tufted Sacco carpet, spun in one piece by 35 weavers on a loom. The design, inspired by the paintings of French symbolist Odilon Redon, displays botanicals native to South Florida. Working as a consultant to Peacock + Lewis Architects, Tihany Design conceived the flattering flooring, which transforms the space…
HOW TO SUCCEED Compiled by motivational speaker, entrepreneur, author, and longtime local Jill Liberman, Success Factor X is a coffee-table book with portraits of 50 successful people—from self-made billionaires to Emmy-winning actors to Olympic gold medalists—and their thoughts on success. “I founded a company called Choose Happy—and wrote a book by the same name—and speak all over the world spreading the message that happiness is a choice,” says Liberman. “It seemed like a logical next topic, after writing and speaking about happiness, to inspire people on success. Sean Kanan was in my first book, American Pride; I called to wish him a happy birthday, and we were talking about how we both wanted to do something to inspire others. We hung up the phone as writing partners.” A portion of…
The fabled House of Krigler, a European haute perfumery now helmed by fifth-generation family owner Ben Krigler, has made a Floridian home with a boutique at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. “Krigler used to be in Palm Beach, decades ago,” says Krigler, who likens the new golden-and-black atelier to stepping inside a jewelry box. “We were mainly creating perfumes in our clients’ villas. Palm Beach is the perfect location in Florida; it has the class of Europe and the American way of living interwoven together.” A selection of the House of Krigler’s scenting services, such as blending custom perfumes and candles, is available at the Four Seasons location. Krigler’s personal scent creation process begins with understanding as many of the client’s preferences as possible, through detailed, Proust-style questionnaires and…
Few garments are as recognizable as the Chanel jacket. Introduced by Gabrielle Chanel in the 1920s, the jacket—crafted from lightweight tweed and cut in an elegant silhouette—served as a comfortable, feminine solution to women’s suiting. When Karl Lagerfeld took the reins in 1983, he successfully reinvented the chic topper as a sartorial staple, and now the torch is passing to Virginie Viard. In her first collection as creative director, Viard weaves a new story for the time-honored tweed jacket, playing with proportions and embellishments, and proving its staying power. Speaking of reinventions, the Chanel boutique on Worth Avenue reopens this month with a fresh look designed by architect Peter Marino and inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s historic apartment on Rue Cambon in Paris.…
