Photos by Jhane Hoang
Styling by Leslie Rivas-Kelly
Model Krystle Wilson for Neil Hamil Agency
Hair and makeup by Bianca Linette
Photography assistance by Josue Salinas
Styling assistance by Tanesha Seafous
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
The Rusty Parrot's courtyard
Jackson Hole is the 400-square-mile valley between the Gros Ventre and Teton mountain ranges. Its namesake town, Jackson, Wy., is a special place where several identities converge. It’s the heartbeat of the Wild West, the old American frontier. It’s also filled with spectacular, geologically significant features and its awe-inspiring wilderness. And finally, it’s a coveted destination among a posh travel set seeking rustic-chic vacation vibes; Jackson consistently tops lists of wealthiest towns in America.
The Rusty Parrot Lodge & Spa originally opened in 1990, when the laid-back luxury train was first pulling into Jackson. The town’s first boutique-style hotel, it’s today run by the original owner’s son, who helped build it as a freshman in high school. He lived on-property, enjoying chef-made cookies as an after-school treat (those delicious cookies are set out daily at 3pm for guests’ enjoyment, FYI). Destroyed by a fire in 2019, it is newly rebuilt, and reopened in July as a pillar of high-end hospitality.
The new building has plenty of nods to the old one, which was beloved and considered iconic by many in the region and in the travel industry. Much of its priceless art was lost in the fire, but has been painstakingly recreated, often by the original artist. The design is effortlessly stylish, uniting the classic — wainscotting, stonework, rich textured fabrics — with the contemporary, a la the modern two-way fireplace in the Wild Sage restaurant.
A grand staircase spans the three floors, and on a brisk autumn morning, a walk to the coffee station in the second-floor library feels like a walk down the hall of a good friend’s (a very tastefully rich good friend) home. The third floor offers a sprawling deck with an outdoor fireplace, and a second terrace, the “wildlife perch” from which grazing creatures may be spotted.
The bar and lounge area
The second-floor library, where cookies and coffee can be found
The Rusty Parrot lobby
The cozy spa
The Grand Tetons (photo courtesy Visit Jackson Hole)
While it’s definitely worthwhile to soak in the lodge’s coziness, the town square is mere steps away, and there is plenty of cozy to be had here, too. Pop in Jackson Drug, a former drug store and soda shoppe that is now a diner with wild-game burgers and boozy milkshakes. We recommend the Wilson Mom Burger with brie and balsamic, and sub a glass of rosé for fries. Peruse the highest of high-end westernwear — the vintage stores here are to die for! — and its cheekily branded souvenir counterparts; alternatively, creative, approachably priced, and entirely locally sourced goodies can be found at a shop called Made.
Depending on the time of year, the glorious wilderness is rife for exploration. There’s skiing at Teton Village and Snow King Resort, the latter of which recently opened a spectacular new observatory. While Yellowstone is a two-and-a-half hour drive from Jackson, the entrance to Grand Teton National Park is just 15 minutes from Rusty Parrot. A half- or full-day wildlife safari is an incredible way to see the region’s hallmarks. Knowledgeable guides provide colorful history lessons, communicating ways in which the land and its wildlife are being cared for, preserved and protected. The eagle-eyed might see a herd of bison, some feeding moose, migrating elk, or regally perched bald eagles. And the truly lucky will get a glimpse of a grizzly, a majestic beast shuffling over vast fields, eager to find more food before retreating to its den for winter.
And with that, the “Big Five” have been spotted. Celebrate with a pint at the famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, located right on the square — or a decadent meal at Wild Sage.
Photo courtesy Visit Jackson Hole
A summer view from a suite balcony