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In HBO’s ‘Betty,’ NYC Skater Girls Find Freedom in Each Other

These real-life skaters bring powerful resonance to a story about sisterhood.
By Mary Fawzy
Julia Restoin Roitfeld, Tom Van Dorpe, Hanne Gaby Odiele (Photo: Matteo Prandoni for BFA).

Have You Discovered This Swiss Chalet in the Middle of Manhattan?

It goes without saying that The Standard High Line has moved beyond “hotel.” Instead, one might consider it a hub for culture for all walks of life. As it looms over The High Line park, it's a must-see feat of architecture for tourists, and a daily canteen for the trendy set. To usher in the holiday season, the hotel backed by Andre Balazs is catering to both crowds with the revamp of their annual skating rink setup in the front plaza, which was formerly commandeered by a trio of massive stone sculptures by José Parla.
By Zachary Weiss

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