Photographed by Boo George1/8Jardin Party
Though artist Elliott Puckette was raised in Tennessee, she—along with daughters Bella and Violet and family pets Louis (the dog) and Odette (the rabbit)—chose leafy Boerum Hill to put down roots. On Elliott: Erdem silk dress, $2,225; neimanmarcus.com. Dolce & Gabbana earrings. Gigi Clozeau necklaces, worn as bracelets. On Bella (far left): Juicy Couture dress. Mociun necklace. On Violet: Ralph Lauren Childrenswear dress. Fashion Editor: Tabitha Simmons.
Photographed by Boo George2/8Café Culture
Lily Aldridge and daughter Dixie Pearl are ready for their table for two at Rucola, a Boerum Hill restaurant whose wrought-iron facade and farm-to-table menu recall a neighborhood Parisian bistro. On Lily: Stella McCartney embroidered shirt ($2,955) and skirt ($1,195); Saks Jandel, Chevy Chase, MD. Sensi Studio hat. On Dixie Pearl: Petit Bateau striped dress.
Photographed by Boo George3/8Billyburg Boulevardiers
Devon Aoki and son Hunter promenade past the renowned Bedford Cheese Shop in Williamsburg—just one of the neighborhood’s many boutique culinary gems. On Devon: Moschino dress with ruffled collar, $1,255; Moschino, NYC. Patricia Underwood hat. Salvatore Ferragamo shoes. On Hunter: Misha Lulu T-shirt. ESP No.1 jeans. DC Shoes sneakers.
Photographed by Boo George4/8L
In the late-afternoon sun beneath the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch at Grand Army Plaza near Prospect Park, model and artist Glenna Neece and family enjoy an afternoon at the farmers’ market. On Glenna: Rag & Bone cropped jacket ($695) and jeans ($242); Rag & Bone stores. Saint James striped cotton T-shirt, $90; Saint James, NYC. Chanel glass-pearl necklace. On Henry (far left): Stella McCartney Kids bomber jacket. On Cate: Bonpoint tunic. See Kai Run sandals. On Noah: Crewcuts by J.Crew shirt.
Photographed by Boo George5/8Pont Pleasant
Down by the waterfront, the cobblestoned streets of DUMBO span the area between the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges. Sasha Pivovarova and her daughter, Mia Isis, get into the swing of things. On Sasha: Valentino floral embroidered dress; Valentino boutiques. Chanel necklace. Valentino Garavani ankle boots. On Mia Isis: Gap Kids dress. Wovenplay feather headband.
Photographed by Boo George6/8Le Petit Chevalier
The belle epoque carousel is a Parisian staple; here, Jourdan Dunn and her son, Riley, pay a visit to the exquisitely restored Jane’s Carousel, which, housed in a pavilion designed by the Pritzker prize–winning architect Jean Nouvel, is the crown jewel of Brooklyn Bridge Park. On Jourdan: Prada wool-jacquard coat ($2,880) and belt; select Prada boutiques. On Riley: Ralph Lauren Childrenswear chambray shirt. Trico Field jeans. Crown from ACME Party Box Co. Air Jordan sneakers.
Photographed by Boo George7/8Le Tour de Famille
Long before the launch of the Vélib’ and Citi Bike cycle-share programs, Brooklynites were out in force on two wheels. Here, Angela Lindvall shows her sons Dakota and Sebastian a thing or two about arriving at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in style. On Angela: Chloé silk shirt ($995) and tulle skirt ($4,175); Chloé, NYC. Goorin Bros. hat. Elizabeth Locke chain necklace and onyx ring. On Dakota (left): Ralph Lauren Childrenswear sweatshirt and (on Sebastian) suit jacket. Munster Kids striped shirt. DC Shoes sneakers.
Photographed by Boo George8/8Le Bonbon Au Brooklyn
Artist and model Christina Kruse with son August outside the Sugar Shop in Cobble Hill, which is filled with old-fashioned treats as well as artisanal chocolate crafted in the borough. On Christina: 3.1 Phillip Lim leather vest, $1,195; 3.1 Phillip Lim, NYC. Isabel Marant T-shirt ($225) and trousers ($2,010); Isabel Marant, L.A. Hillier necklace. On August: Stella McCartney Kids shirt.
In this story: hair, Esther Langham; makeup, Romy Soleimani. Produced by North Six. Production design by Mary Howard Studio.
