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Gold high-low tulle mini dress, $698, by Chloe Dao, with diamond-and-pearl necklace, diamond earrings, diamond-flower bracelet, and diamond rings, all vintage Buccellati, and Macri cuff bracelets, from $32,000, by Buccellati, all at Tenenbaum Jewelers.
Dress, coat and scarf, all by Georgio Armani, with sterling silver necklaces, from $1,040, accent bangles, from $350, chain bracelets, from $395, bead-and-brass bracelet, $650, two-tone hoop earrings, $695, and rings, from $295, all by Gurhan at Cotton Club.
Blouse, skirt and jewelery, all by Chanel.
Suit by Georgio Armani, with chain-link necklace, $4,250, paperclip-chain necklace, $2,070, paperclip-chain lariat, $1,700, blue topaz pendant, $1,190, kyanite tennis bracelet, $2,835, diamond chain bracelet, $2,050, Urbaetis twisted bangle, $3,779, pavé diamond dome band, $2,656, Doves blue topez cocktail ring, $2,656, blue topaz signet ring, $1,925, and kyanite halfway band, $1,150, all by Bella Madre Jewelry.
Mini dress, $1,598, and overlay skirt, $1,400, by Chloe Dao, with a ruby-and-diamond necklace, $114,000, diamond belt bracelet, $78,000, cocktail ring, $16,500, and ruby-and-diamond hoop earrings, $17,700, all at Valobra Master Jewelers.
Rose petal strapless gown, $3,498, by Chloe Dao, with a diamond floral choker, $15,000, cocktail ring, $11,500, sunburst diamond ring, $19,750, pink-diamond bangle, $93,000, and diamond earrings, $19,500, all at Valobra Master Jewelers.
Shell and fur-collared coat by Michael Kors, with pearl necklace with champagne and white diamonds, $18,750, and ombre Tahitian pearl necklace, $6,250, both by Deutsch Design, and South Sea tincup pearl necklace, $6,250, and dangle earrings, $2,590, both by Emily Armenta, all at Deutsch Fine Jewelry.
Indigo floral brocade fishtail gown, $3,195, by Cesar Galindo with diamond bangle, diamond and sapphire stretch bracelets and eternity band, white-gold pavé diamond ring, white-gold hoop earrings, 34-inch diamond tennis necklace and platinum bezel-set bracelet and necklace, all at Zadok Jewelers.
Photos by Ashkan Roayaee
Styling by Todd Ramos
Hair and makeup by Edward Sanchez
Art direction by Patrick Magee
Model Lauren Blalock for Neal Hamil Agency
Afternoon tea at The Marigold Club takes tradition for a spin, pairing classics like clotted cream and jam with creative delights such as Vadouvan Chicken Salad, Wagyu Pastrami, a Figgy Toffee Scone, and English Gougères filled with velvety chicken-liver mousse.
For $75 per guest, the tea experience delivers an exquisite lineup of sweet and savory bites, including Smoked Salmon perched on a sesame financier with a crown of osetra caviar, delicate wagyu pastrami finger sandwiches, and zesty orange-cardamom scones. Dessert lovers, brace yourselves: chocolate crèmeux tarts, pear tarts topped with vanilla whipped ganache, and Earl Grey tarts bursting with bergamot curd are just a few of the indulgent offerings. To top it all off, a curated tea selection from Brooklyn’s Bellocq Tea Atelier is presented tableside, allowing guests to indulge their senses by smelling each blend before choosing their perfect cup.
Tea service at The Marigold Club, available every Friday through Sunday from 10:30am-2:30pm, perfectly complements its newly launched, indulgent brunch. This decadent spread boasts delights like a King Crab Tart, crispy-yet-tender Chicken Milanese, fluffy French Omelets, and an elevated Croque Madame. For the ultimate treat, savor their Caviar & Potato Soldier, perched atop a golden, perfectly crisp hashbrown. And don’t forget the house-made pastries — think chocolate brioche filled with Earl Grey crème diplomat — crafted to make your weekend mornings utterly unforgettable.
All of this indulgence unfolds in one of The Marigold Club’s three enchanting spaces. Lounge on plush velvet banquettes beneath a dazzling hand-blown Murano chandelier, surrounded by the hand-painted mural of the main dining room. Bask in the elegance of the newly redesigned atrium, or step into the charming pink room, where fringe lighting adds just the right touch of whimsy.
So what are you waiting for? We’ve spilled the tea — now it’s your turn to sip it!
