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.
Producing lifestyle magazines during the COVID-19 pandemic has been an interesting endeavor. Since “lifestyle” looks nothing like it did pre-coronavirus, we, like all media, have had to pivot from our typical content to stories that address our new normal. Both in print and online, we’ve told you where to get the best takeout, what to cook (and sip) at home, how to stay fit during quarantine, and what your neighbors are doing to help those most affected in our community—all while continuing to inspire you to daydream about everything that awaits after we emerge from the crisis. This issue falls under that category. If this massive global disruption taught us anything, it’s that circumstances may change on a dime, but the human spirit prevails. People still fall in love, vow…
PRESERVATION DINNER DANCE WHO: Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach WHAT: Annual Dinner Dance WHERE: Bradley Park, Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Guests celebrated the foundation’s fortieth anniversary with nods to Palm Beach’s history, including images of Colonel E. R. Bradley’s Beach Club and the Algomac Hotel. INTO THE WILD GALA WHO: Junior League of the Palm Beaches WHAT: Into the Wild Gala WHERE: Palm Beach Zoo, West Palm Beach HIGHLIGHTS: Animal encounters, a silent auction, and dancing marked the inaugural “wild-tie” event and set the stage for the organization’s work to improve the lives of children in Palm Beach County.…
Heirloom BLOOMS Instead of discarding flowers after an event or once they were past their prime, Angela Compton, founder of the floral design studio The ALTARnative, sought ways to utilize them holistically. The Boynton Beach–based creative began drying flowers and crafting arrangements, crowns, organic potpourri, bath salts, and bath bombs. “My goal was to shed light on sustainable floristry practices, to honor flowers and their beauty throughout all stages of their lives,” she says. Eventually, Compton gravitated toward flower-dyed garments, especially silks, intimates, and loungewear. Today, she specializes in bouquet preservation: extracting color from après-wedding flowers and using it on fabrics to generate a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Her usual medium? Kimonos, slips, maxi dresses, scarves, and kaftans. Compton explains that her process starts with treating the fabrics with a mordant that…
SHOP LOCAL Fit for the FELLOWS Customize these COOL FINDS for the groom and his men INSIDE SCOOP Place treasured moments close to his heart with a photo-lined tuxedo jacket ($475 for liner) from Tux Shop in Palm Beach Gardens. The process is simple: Email images and they’ll craft a pattern to the size of the jacket’s panels. “While some companies create and ship the liner, Tux Shop takes the time to make a personal collage for each groom, remove the existing lining, and sew in the new lining,” says owner Susan Damon. (tuxshoppalmbeach.com) TIE THE KNOT Now helmed by Boca Raton’s own Greg Shugar, Beau Ties specializes in custom bow ties, neck ties, pocket squares, cummerbunds, ascots, and other suiting adornments. “We source fabric from around the world, then…
The ultimate romantic getaway requires equally whimsical luggage. Stoney Clover Lane and LoveShackFancy, both located at The Royal Poinciana Plaza in Palm Beach, recently married the latter’s signature floral prints with the former’s beloved travel accessories in a new collection. Ideal for new brides who wear their marital bliss on their sleeves, the coordinating backpacks ($168), totes ($198), duffle bags ($228), and luggage tags ($48) are a match made in heaven. Turn the page for more honeymoon-ready picks.…
STYLE NOTES WITH LOVE: Accent your wardrobe with heart charms and accessories. NEW NEUTRAL: Sport natural colors for day and night. CATCH ALL: Opt for a daytime bag that also works as a small carry-on.…
