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The Reimagined Lobby at The Chanler
Photograph credit : The Chanler Newport’s most iconic mansion has turned a vibrant new page. The Chanler at Cliff Walk recently unveiled a transformation of its lobby and guest spaces that feels less like a renovation and more like a gentle awakening, blending Gilded Age bones with a spirited, modern pulse. The arrival experience centers on a reception desk of scalloped white oak, accented with hammered brass and glowing onyx. Behind it, twenty brass keys hang in a luminous d


Union Square’s First Rooftop Debuts
Photograph: Courtesy of W New York - Union Square The Union Square social scene is ascending to new heights—literally. As downtown Manhattan continues its evolution into a hub of refined leisure, the W New York – Union Square has unveiled its most ambitious transformation yet: the neighborhood’s first and only rooftop bar. Perched atop the landmark 1911 Beaux-Arts building, the space offers a sophisticated vantage point over the park’s iconic canopy, blending the hotel’s edgy


Join us for an evening of extraordinary design as VIVANT Magazine serves as the exclusive luxury partner to Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, celebrating “Once Upon a Time.”
Invitation designed by Aldous Bertram New York, NY — Lenox Hill Neighborhood House is pleased to announce its 2026 Spring Gala , Once Upon a Dream. The Gala will take place on T hursday, April 30, 2026, at Cipriani 42nd Street, honoring Assembly Member Rebecca A. Seawright, Christopher Spitzmiller, and Wilkinson Global Asset Management . Lindsey Coral Harper and Harry Heissmann will serve as Design Chairs. Renowned as one of New York’s most imaginative and joyful design ev


The Economics of a Dream. What it really costs to win the Kentucky Derby
There is a particular kind of optimism required to enter the Kentucky Derby—one that has very little to do with odds, and everything to do with belief. Beneath the spectacle lies a far more complex reality: the true cost—financial, emotional, and otherwise—of chasing one of sport’s most elusive victories.


The Year of the Horse
VIVANT EQ — An exploration of equestrian culture, symbolism, and enduring legacy. Acceleration with Intention The Year of the Horse sets the tone for acceleration—where confidence replaces hesitation and movement becomes intention. Beginning on February 17, 2026, with the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Horse runs through February 5, 2027, ushering in one of the Chinese zodiac’s most kinetic and self-assured chapters. This is not a year for endless planning or polite restrain
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