Prince’s Legacy Shines in IMAX and Collectibles
Prince’s iconic presence is captivating audiences again with the re-release of his 1987 film Prince: Sign O’ The Times in IMAX theaters across the U.S. Directed by and starring Prince with Sheila E. and his band, this cinematic masterpiece has reignited demand for his memorabilia. In 2024, his “Cloud 3” guitar sold for $910,000, and the white ruffled shirt from Purple Rain (1984) fetched $75,000 at auction. For collectors, M.S. Rau in New Orleans offers a unique five-piece Lenox china set, custom-designed by Prince for his 1996 Valentine’s Day wedding to Mayte Garcia in Minneapolis. Priced at $12,500, this set blends his Love Symbol with an “M” for Mayte, accented by a piano keyboard border. Explore it at rauantiques.com
Palm Beach Luxury: From Mansions to Signature Scents
Palm Beach epitomizes extravagance, with celebrity homes like Sylvester Stallone’s $35 million estate and billionaire John Paulson’s $110 million mansion. For a more accessible taste of this elite enclave, Jayne Chase’s Perfectly Palm Beach line of candles and scent diffusers brings the town’s allure home. Inspired by “the charm and laid-back decadence of Palm Beach,” the signature Perfectly Summertime Candle blends crisp citrus, white florals, and sea air, evoking ocean breezes and lush gardens. Order this luxurious fragrance at perfectlypb.com
Aspen’s J-Bar and Art Fair Draw Star-Studded Crowds
Aspen’s historic Hotel Jerome, built in 1889, remains a celebrity haven, with its J-Bar once frequented by Jack Nicholson, Anjelica Huston, Cher, and Hunter S. Thompson. The hotel’s gilded ballroom recently hosted the Aspen Art Fair, where Galerie Gmurzynska showcased standout works by Robert Indiana, Louise Nevelson, Tom Wesselmann, Marjorie Strider, Will Cotton, and Andy Warhol protégé Ronnie Cutrone. These masterpieces underscored Aspen’s allure as a cultural destination.
Out & About: Philanthropy and Recognition in the Hamptons
The Hamptons are alive with philanthropy and prestige. On August 17, Julie Ratner’s Ellen Hermanson Foundation will host its 30th Ellen’s Run in Southampton, supporting breast health care at Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. Last weekend, the foundation honored philanthropist Jean Shafiroff at its gala for her dedicated support. In other news, Dr. Anthony Berlet was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for facelifts, blepharoplasty, and rhinoplasty, highlighting the Hamptons’ blend of compassion and excellence.
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