14 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE MARK MASONE FOUNDER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR Designs By Mark Masone Southampton, NY Mark Masone is the founder and creative director of Designs by Mark Masone, a celebrated floral and event design company. He also thrives in the real estate sector, working as a broker with Corcoran Real Estate. His diverse career spans decades and is marked by creative excellence, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to his passions. Mr. Masone grew up surrounded by creativity and hard work. His family’s construction business instilled in him a strong work ethic, while his entrepreneurial spirit led him to explore his own creative endeavors at a young age. His professional journey began at a local floral design shop when he was 14. By 18, he opened his own store, combining his artistic eye with an entrepreneurial mindset. Over three decades, Designs by Mark Masone became synonymous with elegance, creating stunning floral arrangements for weddings, corporate events, and celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, Celion Dion, Martha Stewart, Madonna, and Debra Messing. Mr. Masone’s work has been featured in Dan’s Papers, Hamptons Magazine, Impact Health, and Resident Magazine. In recognition of his talent, he has earned numerous accolades, such as Best Wedding Florist on Long Island from 2010 to 2012, Best of the Best in the Hamptons by Dan’s Papers from 2014 to2018, and the LGBT Impact Award by Dan’s Papers in 2022 and 2023. While his career flourished, Mr. Masone faced significant challenges. Hurricane Sandy destroyed his Oceanside store after 25 years in business, forcing him to pivot to an online and studio-based model. Similarly, the COVID-19 pandemic and earlier tragedies like 9/11 tested his resilience. Despite these obstacles, Mr. Masone’s drive never wavered. He rebuilt his business and expanded his reach, moving to the Hamptons and starting anew. His ability to adapt and reinvent has been central to his lasting success. Mr. Masone’s passion for real estate was influenced by his construction background. After relocating to the Hamptons, he decided to explore real estate, leveraging his expertise in design and home improvement. He quickly made a name for himself as a real estate
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