By Christopher A. Pape
Photography by Shin+Christensen
Post Production by Marie Tomanova
Jewelry by Judith Murat

Jean Shafiroff is a philanthropic leader and active volunteer for multiple Southampton and New York City charitable organizations. Her managerial skills, compassion, generosity and enthusiastic dedication are among her strongest traits. She possesses a unique ability to connect different charitable groups with interested people and resources. In her philanthropic career, Shafiroff serves as a board member, chairwoman, underwriter and hostess of a long list of charity events.

By Christopher A. Pape

Adam Green has been horrifying audiences for years. One of the finest horror film makers currently working, Adam had humble beginnings struggling to see his dreams come true.

By Christopher A. Pape

As many of you know, writing is a challenging profession, but it can also be extremely rewarding, especially in Hollywood, where a screenwriter can produce hit after hit and stay in demand for years. I had the very fortunate opportunity to speak with Cinco Paul and Ken Dario, the team behind such hits like Despicable Me, The Lorax and the soon to be released Despicable Me 2. I appreciate their candor and hope you like the piece as much as I liked interviewing them.

By Isaiah Negron

Artist and jewelry designer Judith Murat is reaching new creative heights and venturing into mystical lands she never thought she would travel to. No stranger to the spotlight, Judith spent 25 years as one of Eileen Ford’s top models. She then decided to explore another artistic arena after moving to Palm Beach, creating oil paintings and sculptures of her family that included her late husband and five children. Her artistic expression helped her cope with the reality of becoming a widow. “It helped me stay sane and normal, at that point, it was either sink or swim,” she laughed.

By Kitty Pilgrim

“Nothing is better than a sunset in Menemsha.”

That’s the phrase I always hear when I mention that my summers are spent in the little fishing village on the quiet northwestern side of Martha’s Vineyard.

By Travelin' Gal Maxine Albert

Many words have been used to describe the Galapagos. What comes to mind for me is ‘paradise’. Straddling the equator, six hundred miles west of Ecuador, this World Heritage Site in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is on everybody’s wish list. The sheer beauty of unspoiled nature and wildlife is breathtaking. Celebrities, jetsetters, and all lovers of fascinating locales are captivated by this unique destination. The enchanting islands are famed for their vast number of endemic species, which were studied by Charles Darwin and led to his theory of evolution by natural selection.

By Linette Semino

Residential buildings on Park Avenue encompass some of the most valuable real estate properties in the United States. The illustrious 740 Park Avenue is its most opulent and exclusive co-op where prominent families like The Vanderbilts, Rockefellers, Bouviers, Chryslers and Houghtons once resided. 740 Park, along with the Avenue’s other renowned co-ops, are still where many of Manhattan’s elite call home.

By Evan Kulman and Adriel Reboh

Several trends seem to be emerging in Hamptons real estate of late, one of which seems to be the slant towards buying or building sleek contemporary homes. Though the cedar-sided traditional still reigns out East, requests for today’s take on Modernism are certainly on the rise throughout the area.

By Ray Raymond

Homes in the Hamptons have been leaders in design and architecture year after year. From multi-million dollar mansions to renovations with a nod to local history, new trends emerge constantly for this bustling beach community.