"Heat Up the Night"









Jill Flint, Actress

Working on: USA’s Royal Pains

Looking forward to: “Going on vacation for the first time in years! And who doesn’t love fall in New York?”



Diane von Furstenberg for 22 Ways to Say Black. High jewelry diamond bracelet, Bulgari (price on request). 730 Fifth Ave.; bulgari.com. Empress bracelet, Bernard K. Passman Galleries ($80,000). Viewpoint, 10 E. 38th St.; vpnyc.com. Swinging circles ring, Yael Sonia ($9,440). 922 Madison Ave.; yaelsonia.com.br. Micro pavé black diamond ring, Dyanne Belle ($8,000). Fragments, 116 Prince St.; fragments.com. T-strap sandals, Gucci ($775). 840 Madison Ave.; gucci.com



Jared Scott, Filmmaker/Musician

Working on: Producing The Fight for Our Lives, a documentary unveiling the American political process, and recording Wake Up, a new album with his band, In Cadeo

Looking forward to: “The Fight for Our Lives’ release in late October, when people are about to hit the polls for the midterm elections. Also, starting a new environmental documentary, Power.”

Twitter: “I don’t want any followers.”



Black tuxedo, Dior Homme ($2,900). 17 E. 57th St.; diorhomme.com. Pleated tuxedo shirt, Brioni ($595). 57 E. 57th St.; brioni.com. Bow tie, Isaia ($195). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; saks.com. White linen pocket square, J.Crew ($42). 484 Broadway; jcrew.com. Watch, Glashütte ($28,000). Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave.; wempe.com. Patent leather tuxedo shoes, Zilli ($1,100). 57 E. 57th St; zilli.fr



Kelly Choi, Emmy award-winning producer/TV host/Food reporter

Working on: “A kids’ restaurants episode of my show, Very Appetizing with Kelly Choi.”

Looking forward to: Traveling to Morocco and Hawaii

Twitter: @kellychoi



3.1 Phillip Lim for 22 Ways to Say Black. Earrings, Irit ($9,500). iritdesign.com. Black diamond cuff, Bochic ($37,500). bochic.com. Caged Coral ring, Sarah Graham ($8,160). Fragments, 116 Prince St.; fragments.com. Serpente ring, Bulgari (5,700). 730 Fifth Ave.; bulgari.com. Black and gold sandals, Gianfranco Ferré (price on request). gianfrancoferre.com



Michael Bargo, Interior Designer

Working on: “Designing my first furniture collection and doing a commercial project as well.”

Looking forward to: “Fall in New York is always my favorite time of year. I find it to be the most inspiring season.”



Navy tuxedo with satin lapels, Prada ($2,775). Similar styles, 724 Fifth Ave.; prada.com. Bow tie, Dolce & Gabbana ($145). 827 Madison Ave.; dolcegabbana.com. Tuxedo shirt with bib, Canali ($350). 25 Broad St.; canali.it. Silk pocket square, Brioni ($90). 57 E. 57th St.; brioni.com. Watch, Cartier ($19,450). 653 Fifth Ave.; cartier.com







Nicholas Hunt, Photographer

Working on: “A culture gentrification project with friends from around the world. I’m also moving to Saint Martin for a bit to work on my portfolio in the hopes of one day becoming a National Geographic photographer.”

Looking forward to: The start of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center



Black tuxedo with velvet trim, Louis Vuitton ($2,808). 1 E. 57th St.; louisvuitton.com. White shirt, Express ($60). 7 W. 34th St.; express.com. Velvet bow tie, Giorgio Armani ($225). 717 Fifth Ave.; giorgioarmani.com. Silk dot pocket square, Perry Ellis Portfolio ($29.50). Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St.; macys.com. Cuff-link set, Montblanc ($665). 598 Madison Ave.; montblanc.com. Watch, Patek Philippe ($17,400). Wempe, 700 Fifth Ave.; wempe.com. Socks, DKNY($12). 655 Madison Ave.; dkny.com. Patent leather shoes, Kenneth Cole ($168). 95 Fifth Ave.; kennethcole.com



Damaris Lewis, Model

Working on: “Growing my brand and focusing some energy on acting.”

Looking forward to: “I turn 20 on October 10; I’m very excited to fi nally drop the ‘teen’ off of my age.”

Twitter: @damarislewis



Catherine Malandrino for 22 Ways to Say Black. Black agate earrings, Phillips Frankel ($3,600). Fragments, 116 Prince St.; fragments.com. Parentesi openwork bracelet, Bulgari ($12,700). 730 Fifth Ave.; bulgari.com. One-of-a-kind cocktail ring, Sevan ($42,800). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.; barneys.com. Rose peep-toe heels, Elie Tahari ($498). 417 W. Broadway; elietahari.com









Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Model/Actress

Working on: “Building my acting career.”

Looking forward to: Moving to LA

Twitter at: @abanel



Givenchy for 22 Ways to Say Black. Double ring, Bernard K. Passman Galleries ($150,000). Viewpoint, 10 E. 38th St.; vpnyc.com. Quiet heels, Jimmy Choo ($665). 716 Madison Ave.; jimmychoo.com



Molly Howard, Investment banker/Pizza enthusiast

Working on: “Planning my move to London (just don’t tell my family I’m leaving).”

Looking forward to: “Leigh Rosen’s birthday.”

Twitter: @mollyisadora—“I think I have 10 followers; I mostly use it to communicate with Annabelle when she won’t answer her phone.”



Gianfranco Ferré for 22 Ways to Say Black. Earrings, Janis Savitt ($290). Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave.; bergdorfgoodman.com. Cuff, VBH (price on request). 940 Madison Ave.; vbh-luxury.com. Cartier Love bracelet, Cartier ($3,950). 653 Fifth Ave.; cartier.com. Diamond pavé bangles, Me&Ro ($8,325–$23,850). 241 Elizabeth St.; meandrojewelry.com. Diamond pavé bangles, Padma ($1,925–$4,930). Bergdorf Goodman, SEE ABOVE. Black diamond bracelet, Sethi Couture ($1,225). Fragments, 116 Prince St.; fragments.com. Studded bangle, Mary Louise Designs ($165). Fragments, SEE ABOVE. Ring, Sevan ($20,540). Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave.; barneys.com. Heels, Christian Louboutin ($2,455). Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Ave.; saks.com



Styling by Amanda Weiner and Benjamin Liong Setiawan

Hair by Luca Blandi

Makeup by Anthea King

Special thanks to ABC Carpet & Home



(Gotham-magazine.com)

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