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Did Tom Ford Buy Halston’s Legendary Upper East Side Town House?
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A midcentury modern Manhattan town house with a storied past has finally sold for $18 million. The four-story, steel-and-glass building built in 1966 is rumored to have been purchased by the legendary fashion designer Tom Ford.
While the buyer’s identity is shielded through a limited liability corporation, the sale is generating buzz on the web that the buyer could very well be the man with the luxury brand. Sales agents for the property declined to comment on the buyer.
We can’t verify the rumor, but let’s take a look at some of the clues. And appreciate the real estate.
Halston lived here
The Upper East Side town house with a fashion legacy and modern design would hold out some allure for a person of Ford’s sensibilities. Paul Rudolph, former dean of the Yale School of Architecture, designed the abode. While he wasn’t the first owner, Halston owned the town home from 1974 to 1990. Halston’s party pad was a coveted invite for the Studio 54 crowd, who hung out at the club and then retired to the fashion designer’s home.
Halston’s former town home was party central.
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These fashionable digs have been host to the likes of Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, and Liza Minelli. Minelli was reportedly a frequent guest, thanks to a fourth-floor suite that includes a bar, a kitchenette, a bathroom, and access to the 1,600-square-foot terrace. “This is the house that captured the Zeitgeist of the ’70s,” the Engel & Völkers agents noted in a promotional video.
And, while other Manhattan neighborhoods may be considered more hip for a high-end designer, Ford was known to stay at the same room at the Carlyle Hotel, an Upper East Side landmark, when he came to the city. And he once told New York Magazine, “I looove the Upper East Side. It’s so perfect here.”
The one-of-a-kind design could be a draw
The home’s clean lines and sleek style were perfect for Halston, known for his minimalist designs. The fashion icon sold the home in 1990, and the luxury property has been on the market since 2011, waiting for the right buyer.
The focal point of the 7,500-square-foot layout is the grand living space. The light-filled room features soaring 32-foot-high ceilings and skylights that look out to a three-story bamboo greenhouse.
The 25-foot-wide home features a three-story greenhouse.
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The open stairs and interior balconies, along with a lofted mezzanine space, allowed guests to gaze down at the people partying below.
The double-height master suite is original to the home, and the built-ins are all Paul Rudolph designs, notes the listing agent, Howard Morrel. “It’s meant to be an experiential sculpture, an art piece,” Morrel says.
The space is also practical, offering an elevator for those who can’t stomach those steep stairs.
There are a total of four beds and 5.5 baths, two other living spaces, and two kitchens. The dark glass on the exterior provides privacy from the street and offers a secluded retreat inside.
While the property has a retro look to it, it could be ripe for a makeover. “If [Ford] is the purchaser, he can reimagine how this property should look today as Tom Ford’s property, while remaining the iconic Halston property it will always be,” says luxury real estate broker Dolly Lenz. “Designers are all about inspiration.”
We have hints suggesting who the homeowner could be
While the buyer’s identity remains hidden, there are breadcrumbs that are causing the speculation. The limited liability company behind the purchase is linked to the Hollywood business manager Chuck Shapiro. He reportedly represents the designer, among many other A-listers, including Shailene Woodley, Metallica, and Richard Gere.
We know what you’re thinking: It could be any number of celebs. But as sharp-eyed WWD notes, “While Shapiro has a number of celebrity clients, it is also the same address as the LLC that Ford used to buy late heiress Betsy Bloomingdale’s Los Angeles home.”
In addition, Ford’s newest gig as head of the New York-based Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), could require the designer to spend more time in the Big Apple.
Sleek kitchen
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Master suite
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Ford owns unique homes
If the 57-year-old is the buyer, it wouldn’t be the first one-of-a-kind property he’s purchased.
The Texan owns a ranch in New Mexico that he’s placed on the market for $75 million. The spread includes an Old West town built for a movie set, over 20,000 acres, and a main house designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
In addition, the film director reportedly scooped up a Los Angeles estate for $50 million in 2016.
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Did Tom Ford Buy Halston’s Legendary Upper East Side Town House?
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
A midcentury modern Manhattan town house with a storied past has finally sold for $18 million. The four-story, steel-and-glass building built in 1966 is rumored to have been purchased by the legendary fashion designer Tom Ford.
While the buyer’s identity is shielded through a limited liability corporation, the sale is generating buzz on the web that the buyer could very well be the man with the luxury brand. Sales agents for the property declined to comment on the buyer.
We can’t verify the rumor, but let’s take a look at some of the clues. And appreciate the real estate.
Halston lived here
The Upper East Side town house with a fashion legacy and modern design would hold out some allure for a person of Ford’s sensibilities. Paul Rudolph, former dean of the Yale School of Architecture, designed the abode. While he wasn’t the first owner, Halston owned the town home from 1974 to 1990. Halston’s party pad was a coveted invite for the Studio 54 crowd, who hung out at the club and then retired to the fashion designer’s home.
Halston’s former town home was party central.
realtor.com
These fashionable digs have been host to the likes of Andy Warhol, Bianca Jagger, and Liza Minelli. Minelli was reportedly a frequent guest, thanks to a fourth-floor suite that includes a bar, a kitchenette, a bathroom, and access to the 1,600-square-foot terrace. “This is the house that captured the Zeitgeist of the ’70s,” the Engel & Völkers agents noted in a promotional video.
And, while other Manhattan neighborhoods may be considered more hip for a high-end designer, Ford was known to stay at the same room at the Carlyle Hotel, an Upper East Side landmark, when he came to the city. And he once told New York Magazine, “I looove the Upper East Side. It’s so perfect here.”
The one-of-a-kind design could be a draw
The home’s clean lines and sleek style were perfect for Halston, known for his minimalist designs. The fashion icon sold the home in 1990, and the luxury property has been on the market since 2011, waiting for the right buyer.
The focal point of the 7,500-square-foot layout is the grand living space. The light-filled room features soaring 32-foot-high ceilings and skylights that look out to a three-story bamboo greenhouse.
The 25-foot-wide home features a three-story greenhouse.
realtor.com
The open stairs and interior balconies, along with a lofted mezzanine space, allowed guests to gaze down at the people partying below.
The double-height master suite is original to the home, and the built-ins are all Paul Rudolph designs, notes the listing agent, Howard Morrel. “It’s meant to be an experiential sculpture, an art piece,” Morrel says.
The space is also practical, offering an elevator for those who can’t stomach those steep stairs.
There are a total of four beds and 5.5 baths, two other living spaces, and two kitchens. The dark glass on the exterior provides privacy from the street and offers a secluded retreat inside.
While the property has a retro look to it, it could be ripe for a makeover. “If [Ford] is the purchaser, he can reimagine how this property should look today as Tom Ford’s property, while remaining the iconic Halston property it will always be,” says luxury real estate broker Dolly Lenz. “Designers are all about inspiration.”
We have hints suggesting who the homeowner could be
While the buyer’s identity remains hidden, there are breadcrumbs that are causing the speculation. The limited liability company behind the purchase is linked to the Hollywood business manager Chuck Shapiro. He reportedly represents the designer, among many other A-listers, including Shailene Woodley, Metallica, and Richard Gere.
We know what you’re thinking: It could be any number of celebs. But as sharp-eyed WWD notes, “While Shapiro has a number of celebrity clients, it is also the same address as the LLC that Ford used to buy late heiress Betsy Bloomingdale’s Los Angeles home.”
In addition, Ford’s newest gig as head of the New York-based Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), could require the designer to spend more time in the Big Apple.
Sleek kitchen
realtor.com
Master suite
realtor.com
Ford owns unique homes
If the 57-year-old is the buyer, it wouldn’t be the first one-of-a-kind property he’s purchased.
The Texan owns a ranch in New Mexico that he’s placed on the market for $75 million. The spread includes an Old West town built for a movie set, over 20,000 acres, and a main house designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
In addition, the film director reportedly scooped up a Los Angeles estate for $50 million in 2016.
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Did Tom Ford Buy Halston’s Legendary Upper East Side Town House?
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