Designer Arnold Scaasi to create garden retreat at Beekman Place condos. (Residential).World famous designer Arnold Scaasi, whose elegant creations have ranged from classic couture to glamorous gowns worn by First Ladies including Laura Bush, will for the first time create a blissful garden retreat for Grand Beekman, a new luxury condominium residence in Manhattan's exclusive Beekman Place enclave. Scaasi, a long-time resident of Beekman Place, will use his timeless sense of style, texture and color to create a tranquil oasis for the residents of the 32-story condominium, the first major development in the enclave in more than 25 years. The garden retreat will feature an abundance of lush greenery, with floral accents that grow and change with the seasons. Named a "Living Landmark" by the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Landmarks Conservancy for his professional distinction and personal caring to preserve the "Best of New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. ," Scaasi has long been committed to maintaining and enhancing the beauty of the Beekman Place neighborhood. His design of the Grand Beekman garden retreat reflects that dedication. "Grand Beekman is an extraordinary buildng, de-signed to reflect and enhance the grace of one of New York's most intimate enclaves," said Scaasi, whose passion for design and-love. of gardening are reflected at. his homes in Beekman Place and elsewhere. "The garden retreat; one of Grand Beekman's many thoughtfully detailed features, will provide a wonderful area for residents to escape from the bustle of New York and surround themselves with nature and enjoy a quiet moment with themselves." Famed as New York's last true couturier, Scaasi's clients are as diverse as. his talents. In addition to First Lady Laura Bush, Scaasi clothes have been worn by Barbra Bush, Mamie Eisenhower, Jacqueline Kennedy and Lady Bird Johnson. He has also dressed scores of luminaries such as Elizabeth Taylor Noun 1. Elizabeth Taylor - United States film actress (born in England) who was a childhood star; as an adult she often co-starred with Richard Burton (born in 1932) Taylor , Barbra Streisand Noun 1. Barbra Streisand - United States singer and actress (born in 1942) Barbra Joan Streisand, Streisand , Mary Tyler Moore This article is about the actress. For her 1970s television series, also known as "Mary Tyler Moore", see The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Mary Tyler Moore , Barbara Walters Barbara Jill Walters[1] (born September 25, 1929[2]) is an American journalist, writer and media personality who has been a regular fixture on morning television shows (Today and The View), an evening news magazine (20/20 , Brooke Astor, Sophia Loren and Blaine and Ivana Trump, among many others. His collections have included couture made-to-order, Scaasi Bride and Scaasi Furs. He also launched a signature fragrance. In 1997, he was awarded the most prestigious accolade in the fashion world, the Lifetime Achievement Award. from the Council of Fashion Designers of America The Council of Fashion Designers of America is a non-profit trade group for American fashion designers founded in 1962.[1] The organization sponsors the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, scholarships, and professional development programs, as well as awards for fashion . He is also active with Literacy Partners, a non-profit organization that works to promote literacy among adults. |
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