Behind The Q

BEHIND THE Q features insider visits with select stylemakers. In entertaining venues and interviews, experience their style quotients through both video and editorial content. See them all here.

Daniel Boulud & Richard David Story | Conversations on Luxury

Posted on May 5, 2013 by quintessence   •   4 Comments

Please allow me to set the stage. For gastronomes in the know, Daniel Boulud certainly needs no introduction. With fourteen restaurants around the world, the acclaimed chef/restaurateur has changed the face of luxury dining. From New York and Miami to Singapore and Beijing, Boulud has created a brand of consistent quality and style.…

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BEHIND THE Q | Introducing Lalique Maison

Posted on February 3, 2013 by quintessence   •   10 Comments

One of the most striking booths at Maison et Objet was that of…

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BEHIND THE Q | Pierre Frey at Paris Deco Off

Posted on January 27, 2013 by quintessence   •   10 Comments

In this era of corporate consolidation and luxury conglomerates, Pierre Frey is a breath of fresh air. While I have always been a fan of the fabrics, after attending a brunch at Pierre’s loft, below, during Paris Deco Off, I am now enamored with everything about this family owned firm.…

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BEHIND THE Q | Welcome to Newel Antiques

Posted on January 9, 2013 by quintessence   •   6 Comments

Newel Antiques
Since 1939, Newel Antiques has been an insider’s resource for an incredible selection of wide-ranging decorative and fine arts. Originally founded by Meyer Newman as a prop house for Broadway shows, Newel is still, four generations later, a major supplier for the entertainment industry, from TV shows such as Sex and the City, Gossip Girl and Boardwalk Empire to movies including The Godfather and The Thomas Crown Affair.…

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BEHIND THE Q | Thom Filicia on American Beauty

Posted on November 27, 2012 by quintessence   •   8 Comments

Thom Filicia is a talented bundle of unbridled enthusiasm. For those of you who have seen him on Queer Eye or speak in public, you will know that he is not only a gifted designer, but has a contagious positive energy.…

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Behind the Q | Miles Redd & The Big Book of Chic

Posted on November 12, 2012 by quintessence   •   14 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, Miles Redd made an appearance at the Stamford Antique & Artisan Center for a celebration of The Big Book of Chic. It was a fabulous evening with a packed house of festive guests. New partner and managing director of the Center, Mari Ann Maher, has big plans for the space and one of her most recent updates was the addition of a fabulous library, in which Miles signed books for an eager crowd.…

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BEHIND THE Q

Posted on August 10, 2011 by quintessence   •   55 Comments

Welcome to the third BEHIND THE Q, a monthly feature showcasing behind-the-scenes visits with select stylemakers. In entertaining venues, we explore, through both video (below) and editorial content, their style quotients and gain insight into their creativity. I am especially thrilled to introduce this month’s subject.…

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BEHIND THE Q

Posted on July 6, 2011 by quintessence   •   32 Comments

Welcome to the second BEHIND THE Q, a monthly feature showcasing behind-the-scenes visits with select stylemakers. In entertaining venues, we explore, through both video and editorial content, their style quotients and insight into their creativity. I am thrilled to introduce this month’s subject.…

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Behind the Q

Posted on May 31, 2011 by quintessence   •   58 Comments

I am thrilled to present the debut of BEHIND THE Q, a monthly feature showcasing behind-the-scenes visits with select stylemakers. In entertaining venues outside the workplace, you can experience through both video and editorial content, their style quotients and insight into their creativity.…

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