[H]igh atop Manhattan’s skyline, overlooking Central Park and the Hudson River sits the proud Mandarin Oriental, glittering in the golden setting sun of an early autumn day. I love New York this time of year, I love the fantasy of glamour, a world where fashion, culture, business and design all collide into spectacular moments. When I was young and I dreamed of New York it was always like this – overlooking that powerful skyline that still mesmerizes me, in diamonds and designer gowns. Here, model and artist Jasmine Poulton brings my dreams to life in the Mandarin Oriental’s Oriental Suite in Donna Karan‘s very special 30th anniversary fall 2014 collection (remember when I took you backstage…) and Chopard diamonds from the high jewelry collection…

Modeled by Jasmine Poulton of Wilhelmina // Clothing by Donna Karan // Jewels by Chopard // Hair by Jennifer MacDougall of L’Oréal Professionnel // Makeup by Ashlee Glazer // Shot in the Oriental Suite at Mandarin Oriental New York