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PHOTOGRAPHY BY FRANÇOIS HALARD (DECK); KEVIN MAZUR/WIRE IMAGE (KORS) Simple furnishings and accessories do not detract from the spectacular mountain views. go back and forth. It's great because you do amazing hikes. The air is so fresh; really wanted to focus on the views and the simplicity of nature. The Lauder family recently gave a generous contribution to the it's so sunny. [We go] white-water rafting and biking. It's very sporty. But then you can get into town to get some miso cod! Perfect places Aspen Valley Hospital [through The Lauder Foundation], and are where you can have nature all day and then go shopping and overall, your family has long been involved in philanthropy—both in Aspen and on a national level. Tell us about a cause that is close have great food after. It's paradise to us. I have two sons, ages 12 and 13. And everyone likes it for to your heart. different reasons. I like it for Nobu [Matsuhisa], the beautiful scenery, the I'm a huge supporter of First Book [a Washington, DC-based nonprofit that great shopping, and the easier trails. And my husband just did this insane provides access to new books for children in need]. I have always loved books, Grand Traverse: a 40-mile ski race that starts at midnight. I know you're dying and as a mother, I wanted to share my passion for reading with my children. to do that, Michael [laughs]. It was crazy. But that race was unbelievable For many children getting access to books isn't easy. First Book understands how crucial books and reading are to a child's life. because it shows that Aspen has so many different Let's be frank. We are Olympic shoppers. In dimensions to it. That's what makes it so unique. what Aspen stores do you shop? You like to tell stories with [the décor of] your My favorite store in Aspen is Kemo Sabe. You can get homes. The house in Aspen feels very different these amazing cowboy hats and branded belts and than your apartment in New York or your cowboy boots that have embroidered flowers on Hamptons house. What do you love about the them. You walk in and you feel like you're in this Aspen house? incredible Aspen experience. I love the view, and I love the simplicity of it. We have And your favorite restaurant? this beautiful Nakashima coffee table in our living I love Ajax Tavern right at the base of the gondola. It room. I got it for my husband for our 10th wedding has great food—delicious truffle french fries and anniversary—before we even knew we would have a cheeseburgers. home in Aspen—because I loved the feeling of it, the So if you had to sum up Aspen in a few words, style. It went into storage because we didn't have a what does it mean to you? place for it for five years until we got this Aspen house. Mountains, fresh air, and style. There's always been a side of me that loves that simThat's a pretty fabulous combo. Now the only ple, modern, mountain sensibility. And when I Aerin Lauder and thing I need to learn is how to ski like a normal walked into the house and saw the view, I just knew Michael Kors at a Breast Caner human being. immediately that it was perfect. And that's why Research Foundation Come and visit. You don't have to do anything. We everything is very simple in the house. It's all white party in New York. could shop and eat truffle french fries. AP and wood and fur blankets and throws because I just ASPENPEAK-MAGAZINE.COM 118-121_AP_FEAT_CS_SUM_Fall_13.indd 121 121 5/6/13 11:06 AM