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Worn Out Wednesday – Michael Satsky

By Cator Sparks Published February 15, 2023

Today we speak to Michael Satsky, co-owner of Provocateur, a nightclub in New York City.

I worked in hospitality and marketing for Morgan’s hotel group and Grand Hospitality. before opening my own restaurant, Smoked, in 2003. Then I merged with my current partner, Brian Gefter, who had an event management company, to open Stereo (NYC) in 2005, Lily Pond (East Hampton) in 2008 and Provocateur in 2009 (NYC). Brian and I also developed the off-site pop-up by partnering with Swedish House Mafia, to create the Provocateur experience within music festivals, film festivals, etc.

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Late last year, we expanded Provocateur globally with the opening of Provocateur Dubai. Next up, we are opening a 10,000 square foot authentic live music venue in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan and developing boutique hotels.

As for Satsky’s personal style:

Jeans: Dior Homme Jeans

Shirts:

-T-shirts: Helmut Lang Spring Jersey Tee

-Button Down: Saint Laurent Signature Yves Collar Shirt

Pants: Theory Marlo Suit Pant

Suits: I usually go with tailor made suits

Shoes: Dior Homme leather ankle sneaker 2011, Balenciaga Cotes High Pleated, Nike Air Jordan 1

Outerwear: Army by Yves Salmon Parka

Favorite Cologne: I never wear cologne. For lotion, I like Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder pink bottle.

Your favorite App: Syracuse University Go Orange App

Favorite piece of technology: Apple TV

Next tech purchase: IBM Watson

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