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Where's SETH? 14 w w w . r o s e n b e r r y g r o u p . c o m I t ' s b e e n several years since Seth V a u g h a n departed his post at PaperCity for a life of academia in New York City, a t C o l u m b i a University and an internship at the Met — much loved for his jaunty bow ties and blazer, head of impish curls, acerbic wit, and outlandish historical references that peppered his conversation. On a recent trip to New York, I texted our erudite former editorial as- sistant to meet for a cocktail and catch up. "Darling," he responded, "I'm preparing for a presentation on En- glish country houses for an architec- ture seminar tomorrow morning. Are you free tomorrow eve?" I was. But Vaughan's intellectual pursuits struck again — this time, a philosophy pa- per prevented our cocktail hour. "I'm really sorry," he said. "But I am sure you appreciate that when dealing with Nietzsche and Marx, you have to take your time." Of course, I understood. From the moment I met Vaughan, I thought of him as the next genera- tion's Hamish Bowles — encyclopedic and well read, he has his way with words, and is the perfectly dandy life of any party. Herewith, Seth Vaughan's dispatch from Manhattan — where he's going, gazing, and dining. Where you can find me in NYC. The Carlyle, for six reasons: mem- ories of staying there on trips with family; the Marcel Vertes and Ludwig Bemelmans murals; its association with Bobby Short; the Renzo Mongiardino Tea Room; the traces of past design work of Dorothy Draper and Mark Hampton; and the smell of the bar soap. The terraces of the Whitney Museum of American Art on a sunny day because they are quiet and have great views. Jef- ferson Street Garden in the West Village because of the tulips in April, and EN Japanese Brasserie. Reading … Swing Time by Zadie Smith. Obsessing … Shaker furniture. RuPaul's Drag Race. Roberto Baciocchi, the architect of Prada retail stores. Idolizing … Toni Morrison and Hilton Als, who trust their voices and are brave enough to write in them. Make my day. James Perse long-sleeve T-shirts in white, because they are well made and perfect alone or beneath sweaters. Black coffee, because I am human. Smythson stationery, because I enjoy sending notes as much as receiving them. Three faces of Seth. Loïc Prigent, John Fairchild, and Bob Colacello — because each has a great sense of humor and is (or was) obsessed with history, culture, and characters in the fashion and art worlds. Seth Vaughan THIS JUST IN T here's so much to love about the new Forty Five Ten on Main flagship d o w n t o w n , which opened late fall. But for those of us who lamented the loss of the luxury brand's rustically charming 16-year-old McKinney Avenue storefront, it's time to celebrate. President and co-founder Brian Bolke unveils the revamped 8,000-square-foot location in mid to late February as a dedicated home- design emporium, redubbed Forty Five Ten for Home. Rob Dailey, Forty Five Ten's home creative director, has culled an impressive list of showroom owners, designers, and gallerists to showcase — some for the first time in a retail setting. Dailey, a well-known interior designer, will feature his own collections at the store, along with Jan Showers, Emily Summers, Allan Knight, David Sutherland, George Cameron Nash, Jan Barboglio, Peacock Alley, and Talley Dunn Gallery. The beloved T Room lunch spot, which never closed during the transition to the new downtown store, lives on. We're covering all the stylish details in depth in our March issue, so stay tuned. Rebecca Sherman Forty Five Ten for Home on McKinney FORTY FIVE TEN Home Debuts OBSESSIONS. DECORATION. SALIENT FACTS. By Christina Geyer Vaughan with Iris Apfel in NYC