Living the high life: Pippa Middleton joins ANOTHER member of New York's elite for a rooftop tour of Soho House

By Deborah Arthurs

PUBLISHED: 14:09 EST, 7 September 2012 | UPDATED: 15:41 EST, 7 September 2012

Despite having been in New York for less than a week, Pippa Middleton has stepped out with yet another member of New York's smart set.

The Duchess of Cambridge's sister, who turned 29 yesterday, was seen at Soho House on Manhattan's Meatpacking District with Alexander Gilkes.

The ex-Etonian, 33, who owns a marketing company in SoHo, was seen holding the door of the private members club open for Pippa.

Chivalrous: Ex-Etonian Alex Gilkes accompanied Pippa Middleton to Soho House this afternoon

Chivalrous: Ex-Etonian Alex Gilkes accompanied Pippa Middleton to Soho House this afternoon

Firm friends: Mr Gilkes, who married fashion designer Misha Nonoo last month, appeared to have gifted Miss Middleton a bright red dress from his wife's label

Firm friends: Mr Gilkes, who married fashion designer Misha Nonoo last month, appeared to have gifted Miss Middleton a bright red dress from his wife's label

But anyone hoping for a budding romance would be disappointed to learn that Mr Gilkes married fashion designer Misha Nonoo this summer.

In fact, Ms Nonoo's star looks set to be on the rise, as Pippa's red dress just happened to be one of her designs.

 

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She completed the look with matching French Sole ballet pumps and the wicker Kate Spade bag that has accompanied her throughout the trip - she certainly looked camera ready as she smiled and waved for those wishing to take her picture.

The two were joined by friends on the rooftop of the private members club, where Mr Gilkes was seen showing Pippa around the terrace.

Celebrate: Pippa celebrated her 29th birthday while she was in New York
Celebrate: Pippa celebrated her 29th birthday while she was in New York

Girl about town: Pippa looked polished as ever in the scarlet Misha Nonoo design and French Sole flats

He looked smart in navy jacket and chinos, with a knitted blue tie - the very embodiment of preppy sophistication.

Pippa's female friend was the perfect sartorial companion, elegant in a printed red dress and carrying a large Hermes handbag.

Pippa's trip to the Big Apple coincides with the run-up to the launch of her book, Celebrate, which is a party guide that offers tips for planning events throughout the year.

Pippa, who is thought to have split with on-off boyfriend Alex Loudon some months ago, has been well received by her friends and contacts Stateside, enjoying the social whirl that has been her experience of the city some suggest she is considering moving to.

After an opulent welcome that saw her flown by U.S. billionaire Andre Balazs to his exclusive resort, she has stepped out on two occasions with 6ft 3in Spencer Vegosen, a 24-year-old Goldman Sachs banker, Harvard graduate and accomplished tennis player who accompanied her to the U.S. Open on two occasions - and also escorted Pippa to dinner on her birthday.

Handsome: Spencer Vegosen is an accomplished tennis player and works at Goldman Sachs bank
Pippa Middleton celebrated her 29th birthday in the city last night

Lunch date: Mr Gilkes and Miss Middleton were seen leaving Soho House together this afternoon

Stylish: Pippa was immaculately presented in a $395 (£246) red dress from New York-based label Misha Nonoo

Stylish: Pippa was immaculately presented in a $395 (£246) red dress from New York-based label Misha Nonoo, with Givenchy sunglasses and matching French Sole ballet pumps

Whirlwind: Pippa has made the most of her time Stateside, visiting the city's finest restaurants - with some of the most eligible bachelors

Whirlwind: Pippa has made the most of her time Stateside, visiting the city's finest restaurants - with some of the most eligible bachelors

Pippa's trip to Soho House comes at the end of a maelestrom of glittering engagements.

In an opulent welcome, hotelier Andre Balazs, who is reportedly worth more than $450 million, flew her by seaplane to his resort, Sunset Beach, on Shelter Island on Sunday.

Later that evening, Pippa was spotted at the Electric Room at Dream Downtown in the Meatpacking district with former New York Ranger Sean Avery.

Winning streak: Tennis fan Pippa enjoyed a day at the U.S. Open where she spent the afternoon chatting to Spencer Vegosen

Winning streak: Tennis fan Pippa enjoyed a day at the U.S. Open where she spent the afternoon chatting to Spencer Vegosen

The following day, she attended day nine of the U.S. Open as a guest of Roger Federer, where she sat next to Mr Vegosen.

Later that evening, Miss Middleton and Mr Vegosen enjoyed a lavish dinner at the Le Bernardin restaurant, which is famous for its seafood.

And yesterday, Pippa, wearing a canary yellow shift dress, attended another day at the U.S. Open where she cheered Andy Murray to victory.

For each engagement, Pippa has been picture perfect. Her wardrobe has been well put together - clearly Pippa is a proficient packer. The same shoes she wears today - her Russell & Bromley Coco Pop wedges - have made more than one appearance, while the Kate Spade handbag - the ideal day-to-night accessory - has more than earned its keep (and its cost-per-wear).

Pippa is expected to attend some of the events at New York Fashion week before she returns to the UK.

PIPPA'S BIG APPLE ACCESSORIES

Seasoned traveller Pippa knows how to pack a suitcase - as evidenced by the neat capsule wardrobe that she has taken with her to New York.

She has kept her shoe collection to a minimum, wearing her trusty Russell & Bromley Coco Pop wedges on various occasions, and carrying her £250 Kate Spade bag (which given the label's popularity in the States, could well have been a purchase she has made since landing in the Big Apple. Her sunglasses are Givenchy - one of two pairs she has worn on the trip. The other has been a white Kate Spade pair, which again could be a holiday buy.

Kate Spade New York Delavan Terrace Little Nadine Shoulder Bag, £250
Kate Spade New York Delavan Terrace Little Nadine Shoulder Bag, £250

Kate Spade New York Delavan Terrace Little Nadine Shoulder Bag, £250


The Nonoo website where Pippa's 'Imelda' dress is on sale for $395

The Nonoo website where Pippa's 'Imelda' dress is on sale for $395


 

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Ok why do we 'hate' Pippa? Maybe because she is def. NOT Royal. She is yet another 'hanger on' on famous because her sister married into Royalty. Otherwise she would remain unknown as yet another 'wannabe' sloney type spoiled rich girl. That's why we're fed up of hearing about her in the press. Her sister is the real star.

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It's def too short for her. She is good old to wear a dress like this one, it's designed for someone younger.

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Boring average looking woman whose only reason for being in the press is she is the sister of Kate Middleton stop wasting our time printing this rubbish.

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How can some people don¿t understand that it¿s not that the Middletons (Pippa, James & their parents), are out there every minute of the day and night publicizing themselves and taking undue advantage of the marriage of Kate with Price William? It¿s the press that follows them everywhere they go! And, it¿s us, who read everything that¿s published about them. What would you have them do? Never go out? Wear a sheet from head to foot with holes for the eyes? Most of what the Middletons are doing now after ¿The Wedding¿, is the same things they used to do before. They¿re commoners (I dislike that word!), but they¿re very rich, well-educated, and well-connected. They were all these things before their connection to the British Royal Family. If you hate them, then ignore everything that¿s publish about them and stop spewing hatred!

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I think it's becoming very very clear that this woman is a professional social climber, as was her sister. You are welcome to her America, I wish you joy! The only good thing is that she is not funded by the British taxpayer and her family pay for her bodyguard, so hopefully American taxpayers won't be hit.

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Sorry but the dress is too short for her. Not very flattering as she looks too old to be in a dress like that it's for someone younger.

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How on earth can the parents have produced 2 free loading, gold digging daughters? I suppose if you are the Middletons a rich husband for your daughters and a rich wife for the son means you are somebody!!! Me I would sooner look at myself in the mirror and know that I have made it through my own hard work. They must be so boring as what on earth would they talk about? The Middletons need to realise that their second daughter is beginning to look just as desperate as their oldest did and it is not a nice look!

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Ridiculous insinuations. I didn't realize we were still living in the dark ages where a woman who is seen with a man must be sleeping with him. Well in that case, I must be a full-time whore because I have lots of male friends. I am so fed up with the ignorance displayed here on a daily basis. Enough.

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Gorgeous Pippa, more PLEASE!!!

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Wow for a 400 dollar dress it is terribly made!!

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