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An Insider’s Guide To
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This Fall’s Interior Design Happenings
FROM THE RUNWAYS FROM THE
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FILMS TO WATCH
CONTENTS
Fall/Winter 2015 H A M I LT O N J E W E L E R S PRINCETON, NJ
FEATURES
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4 Welcome Letter 6 Trending at Hamilton 14 The Year in Review 16 From the Runways 21 Pantone Fashion Color Report 22 The New Neutrals
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CHAIRMAN MARTIN SIEGEL PRESIDENT HANK B. SIEGEL VICE PRESIDENT DONNA J. BOUCHARD
24 Designers: Pesavento
VICE PRESIDENT
26 Scene: Haute Looks on the Red Carpet
DAVID S. KASTER
28 Style: 5 Fall Finds 32 Private Reserve 36 Spotted: As Seen On 38 Pearls: Timeless & Trendy 40 Timepieces: Breitling 42 Profile: Shinola 44 Timepieces: Jaeger-LeCoultre 46 Timepieces: Films to Watch 48 Timepieces: Baume & Mercier 50 Watch News
GRAPHIC DESIGNER CHRISTOPHER D. NAVARRO
P U B L I S H E D B Y T H E B J I FA S H I O N G R O U P PUBLISHER STU NIFOUSSI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R HANS GSCHLIESSER INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
54 Events PROJECT MANAGER
66 Travel: Rocky Mountain High 68 Collecting: Above Parr 70 Conservation: Underwater Pioneers
LISA MONTEMORRA DESIGNERS JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI
72 Gadgets: Gifting 2.0
PRODUCTION MANAGER
74 Interiors: Wall Streak
PEG EADIE
76 The Insider’s Guide to Amsterdam 78 Nomad Inspiration: Temple St. Clair 80 Spirits: The Fame Game
PRESIDENT AND CEO BRITTON JONES CHAIRMAN AND COO MAC BRIGHTON
82 Perfect Gems 84 End Page: All That Glitters
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It is at the coldest and most remote extremities of the planet, visited by expeditions and studied by universities but never inhabited by man, that the soul of TUDOR North Flag belongs. A finely honed instrument, with the first movement developed and produced by TUDOR sheltered within, it is the modern adventurer’s solid companion, beginning a new era in the brand’s history.
TUDOR NORTH FLAG Self-winding mechanical Manufacture TUDOR MT5621 movement, officially certified chronometer, non-magnetic silicon spring, approx. 70 hour power reserve. Sapphire case back, waterproof to 100 m, 40 mm steel case. Visit tudorwatch.com and explore more. TUDOR Watch U.S.A., LLC. New York
W H AT ’ S N E W | W H AT ’ S HO T | W H AT ’ S NOW
TRENDING AT HAMILTON
Here is a list of the season’s must-haves in your fi ne jewelry wardrobe.
the stardust collection An elegant collection with ethereal touches in every piece, these luxurious designs mirror the starry night sky. Covered in precious diamonds, each piece is a celestial wonder.
Hamilton’s new Stardust Collection. A brilliant explosion of diamonds that form a mosaic of stardust and shimmering light on each piece. Scattered set diamonds of varied size and color create a modern interpretation of pavé in classic forms. Set in 18K white and rose gold, starting at $1,495. 6
T R E N DI NG AT H A M I LT ON __________
an exquisite floral motif
Sweet flowers get a grownup makeover with brilliant gems and intricate designs. Step away from the flower crowns and slip on a bracelet featuring a delicate pink blossom, or try an edgy black silhouette for a rebel-chic look.
Gucci 18K white and pink gold Flora enamel and diamond necklace, $35,000. 18K white gold Flora diamond ring, $5,850. Flower Bracelets Delicate floating blossoms of pavé white diamonds or sapphires in pink, blue or black with white sapphires on a petite chain bracelet, starting at $2,290. 10
T R E N DI NG AT H A M I LT ON __________
the new shape of things... baguette
Evoking the glamour and clean lines of the Art Deco era, baguette diamonds are no longer considered just side stones... they’re the main attraction. The precise mirror-like cut makes them the perfect stone for a vintage look with a modern twist.
Jade Trau Emerald-cut diamond hoop earrings, crafted in 18K white gold, .45 carat total weight, $3,450. 18K pink gold and multi-diamond cuff bracelet, $3,300. Jade Trau for Forevermark Emerald-cut solo stackable ring available in 18K yellow, rose, or white gold, .25 carat center, $1,700. Hamilton Black diamond stacking ring available in 18K yellow or rose gold, $1,100. White diamond stackable bands available in 18K yellow, rose or white gold, $1,500. 18K rose gold multi-shape diamond ring, $4,525. 18K white gold diamond baguette ring, $1,800. 18K rose gold and mixed diamond ring, $950. 12
TAG HEUER CARRERA LADY DIAMONDS Cara Delevingne challenges rules. Being free-minded is her motto. Like TAG Heuer, she defies conventions and never cracks under pressure.
2015: The Year in Review
HAMILTONHAPPENINGS
Palm Beach
T HE S P IRI T OF C A P RI The special event calendar for 2015 opened with a taste of Capri in Palm Beach. This private reception, held in February, was created to present the newest collection from CapriFEWIH HIWMKRIV 'LERXIGPIV ERH FIRIÁXMRK *VMIRHW SJ XLI 9JÁ^M +EPPIV] 0E (SPGI :MXE was celebrated enthusiastically, thanks to an extraordinary limoncello bar and food and drink indigenous to this picturesque island, as hundreds of friends gathered to enjoy a taste of Italy at Hamilton’s Worth Avenue salon. Held in partnership with Town & Country Magazine, celebrating Italian Week on Worth Avenue, the evening was a decadent night of gourmet food, spirits and entertainment, including a special private performance by internationally renowned singer Franco Corso
EPWS ORS[R EW 8LI :SMGI SJ 6SQERGI +YIWXW IRNS]IH ER I\GPYWMZI TVIWIRXEXMSR of Chantecler’s newest collections, which showcased its iconic designs as well as new interpretations of its internationally beloved selections. Worn over the decades by A-list celebrities and dignitaries alike, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ingrid Bergman ERH +VEGI /IPP] 'LERXIGPIV¸W XMQIPIWW ERH elegant jewelry is truly an exceptional display of craftsmanship and fabrication.
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WAT C H FA IR Nearly 1,000 people attended the 18th annual Hamilton Jewelers Watch Fair on Nassau Street in Princeton, NJ, on May 29th and 30th. The eagerly awaited two-day event showcased the latest watches from some of the world’s most prestigious brands, including Cartier, Chanel, 6SPI\ 4EXIO 4LMPMTTI ERH QSVI 8LMW ERRYEP event has become a “must-do” for visitors, especially those who make the yearly trek NYWX XS WII JVMIRHW SPH ERH RI[ ERH ÁRH XLIMV perfect watch. The event brought a wide array of guests, from [EXGL IRXLYWMEWXW XS ÁVWX XMQI [EXGL FY]IVW longtime Princeton residents and proud parents of graduating students. Notable guests included 3P]QTMG ÁKYVI WOEXIV (SVSXL] ,EQMPP ERH WIZIVEP QIQFIVW SJ XLI 6IH &EV 'VI[ ER -RWXEKVEQ JEQSYW KVSYT SJ [EXGL EÁGMSREHSW ,YRHVIHW SJ guests were treated to complimentary ice cream, courtesy of Hamilton and Kona Ice. The Watch Fair coincided with the Alumni Weekend of Princeton University, so the town of Princeton was transformed into a sea of orange and black, Princeton’s school colors. -R EHHMXMSR XLI XS[R [EW EKPS[ [MXL ÁVI[SVOW as thousands of alumni gathered to enjoy the beauty of Princeton while celebrating their alma mater.
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Gucci in 18K yellow gold. 1. Marina chain pendant, $22,900. 2. Hoop earrings, $1,570. 3. Smoky quartz cocktail ring, $2,275. 4. Hamilton’s Astrology Collection Sterling silver and enamel astrological pendants, $80 each. 5. Hamilton’s Gold Classics Collection 14K yellow gold tapered bangle bracelet, $1,725. 16
PHOTO CREDIT: REBECCA MINKOFF RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF ACCESSORIES DIRECTIONS.
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Hamilton Arabesque Collection 18K yellow gold cuff with diamonds, $5,995. Paul Morelli Applique Collection 18K yellow gold Marquis mother-of-pearl stud earrings, $2,650. Jade Trau Fluted vintage-inspired stacking rings in 18K white and yellow gold with blackened details, starting at $550. Jade Trau 18K white gold crescent diamond ear jacket, starting at $2,900. Hamilton’s Enamel Band Collection 18K gold scroll enameled and diamond bands available in various colors and designs, from $3,250. 18
PHOTO CREDIT: CHANEL RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF ACCESSORIES DIRECTIONS
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Slim d’Hermès watch in steel set with diamonds, smooth sapphire blue alligator strap.
SLIM D’HERMÈS, PURITY IN MOTION.
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G-SHOCK G-Steel, stainless steel on bracelet, $350. Hamilton’s Cufflink Collection Black PVD tourbillon cufflinks, $485. Speedometer Bracelet Stainless steel and black aluminum men’s cuff bracelet, $199. Panerai Radiomir, 42mm, stainless steel on black strap, $7,200. Tudor North Flag, 40mm, stainless steel on bracelet, $3,675. 20
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DRIED HERB
Not your average khaki color, Dried Herb evokes a sense of organic elegance. Like the olive in a classic martini, this shade of green gives the wearer an air of sophistication, even if it’s simply the color of a watch dial. DESERT SAGE T H E
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The perfect combination of calming greens and sophisticated grays, Desert Sage comes into play as a relaxing neutral. The color of compromise mixed with the color of a plant believed to ward off evil is one that looks just as graceful on your bedroom wall as it does on you.
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The inky midnight sky blends with the howling winds of storm clouds in the robust color Stormy Weather. The cool blues power through the dark grays, producing a color similar to the overcast morning just before a torrential downpour. Perfect if chosen as a matte or covered in sparkling accents. OAK BUFF
A welcome addition to woodsy neutrals, Oak Buff creates a sensation of comfort and coziness as a muted shade of gold. The toasty undertones of brown lend a sense of warmth to the bright yellows, ideal when paired with other soft neutrals like Desert Sage. MARSALA
A medley of seductive reds and softened browns, Marsala brings warmth and flavor to any setting. The wine-inspired hue can just as easily be used as a dining room color as it could a lip stain. With its malleable undertones, Marsala can pair with simple neutrals like Dried Herb or bright shades like Biscay Bay. B I S C AY BAY
A refreshing splash of color for the darkened neutrals, Biscay Bay brings together relaxing blues and energizing greens that instill a sense of calm in any context. To make for a truly serene ambience, pair with grounded neutrals like Dried Herb. REFLECTING POND
A dark icy blue, Reflecting Pond carries serious intent with its murky undertones of navy and the slightest hints of violet. The combination creates a striking sense of security and resolve. The gloomy shade can be brightened up with lively colors, like Cadmium Orange or Amethyst Orchid. CADMIUM ORANGE
A whimsical peach, Cadmium Orange brings out your inner child playing dress up. Establishing a feeling of fantasy, this quiet orange hue can add a striking contrast to a darker color like Desert Sage, or it can play with similar shades such as Cashmere Rose. CASHMERE ROSE
A gentle mixture of light and dark pinks, the ‘60s inspired shade Cashmere Rose brings a youthful poise to any outfit. Its versatility means it can be worn with dusky colors like Stormy Weather or similarly soft colors like Amethyst Orchid.
FA S H I O N CO LO R R E P O R T
AMETHYST ORCHID
A deeply electrifying jewel tone, Amethyst Orchid gives off an aura of mystery and elegance. The glowing purple needs no help in the brightness department, but can be toned down with soft neutrals like Stormy Weather.
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THE NEW
The combination of toasted browns and seductive reds lets this color spice up any kitchen or dining room. The color red is known to stimulate appetites and provoke conversations, but too much of it can be hard on the eyes. Conveniently, the mahogany undertones in Marsala balance out the reds and make it suitable for the entire room. Choosing a color to paint a room is not the hard part; the hard part is selecting what to pair that color with. For a more traditional and intimate ambience, Marsala should be combined with dark wooden furniture to complement its chocolate undertones. If the room is meant to convey more of a modern and crisp vibe, mix metals with the dark ruby hue. Whether you pair it with antique wooden furniture or modern chrome appliances, Marsala is as easily applicable in a bedroom as it is a bathroom.
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There’s nothing better than coming home after a long day and enjoying the opportunity to kick back and relax with your favorite TV show and a glass of fine wine. What better way to evoke that feeling on a daily basis than by covering your walls in the rich and enigmatic wine-inspired color, Marsala? Marsala is described as “a winey red-brown that adds finesse and savoir faire,” calling out its surprisingly sophisticated undertones. The color is an earthy red with hints of soft browns and was named the 2015 Color of the Year by Pantone. The name comes from a sweet Italian wine, usually used for cooking, with notes of brown sugar, vanilla and, in the high-end versions, tobacco. These flavors embody the feeling of the crisp and smoky autumn air and embrace the joyful holiday season.
MARSALA IS DESCRIBED AS A WINEY RED-BROWN THAT ADDS FINESSE & SAVOIR FAIRE.
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While it’s currently being recognized as a trendsetter, Marsala has also become a new neutral, as it pairs with nearly every color and blends well with earthy tones. Throwing white furniture against a Marsala wall creates a fresh and contrasting look while retaining its warm tones. Some of the best colors to pair it with are on the roster of fall’s most important hues, specifically greens and yellows. The muted shades offer a sense of continuity to the darkened red and add a natural feel to their settings.
The color adapts to any situation, whether it’s used for fashion, beauty or home décor. Marsala has quickly been embraced by the fashion industry as well as the interior design world. The deep crimson color is as beautiful on dining room walls as it is on the lips or a haute couture dress.
If painting an entire room Marsala is too much to commit to, start with adding little touches of the color around the house. An accent pillow on your couch, placemats set at the dining room table, even your towels in the bathroom can be the trending color and fit in seamlessly with the rest of your décor.
Contrary to popular belief, painting rooms a dark color does not make them appear smaller. Using a darker color opens a room up by adding depth and creating the illusion of having no borders. Darker hues will make a room feel cozier and intimate, not in a confined way, but in a welcoming and warm manner.
The deep red adds texture and depth to a surface, so it’s perfect for rugs, curtains or bedding. In luxurious fabrics like velvet or linen, Marsala adds the perfect dose of drama.
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Marsala isn’t the only thing that’s igniting the interior design world — copper is becoming a new favorite household metal. Copper is like rose gold: it’s shiny, not too harsh, and offers a modern twist on classical elegance. Rose gold is actually a mixture of gold and copper, which gives it that famous rosy tint. Rose gold is arguably jewelry’s most flattering metal, as most skin tones glow next to the tone, so it’s a reasonable leap that copper does the same in interior design. Pairing copper with an earthy and romantic shade makes for a warm and inviting home. The burnt orange and red undertones help copper integrate perfectly with the dark burgundy hue of Marsala. Its versatility lets it adapt to any room; even a small accent of copper can create a more polished look. Copper can also be considered a neutral metal, as the refined amber shade fits alongside nearly every other color. The uses for copper go back to ancient civilizations, not only for practical uses but also for jewelry. The metal was believed to have healing properties and was malleable enough to be made into anything necessary, from pots and utensils to mirrors and bracelets. There’s also a practical reason to start incorporating copper around the house: it’s known for its antibacterial properties, which means it prevents the development and spread of bacteria. (Brass is also known for having these properties, which is why there’s an abundance of brass doorknobs.) Using copper cookware is a simple way to incorporate the metal into your household without making a major change. If the kitchen really needs a new look, changing the countertops to copper makes for a simple yet chic adjustment. They’re easier to clean and maintain, and can blend with both traditional and modern designs. Using copper as a decorative element adds a sense of polish to any room, and when paired with dark colors, exudes a warm and cheerful glow. Marsala is one of the best colors to pair with copper because they are both dramatically neutral and when combined, add an avant-garde look to a traditional color scheme. It’s time to rethink white walls and stainless steel and welcome the new class of neutrals.
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Clockwise from top: The Polvere di Sogni collection; the DNA collection; Marino Pesavento; Chiara Carli
BOLD&
beautiful Pesavento offers unique creativity and innovation. BY BARBARA WHEAT
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reativity and innovation are the hallmarks of the Italian jewelry line Pesavento, which has been experimenting with unusual materials and proprietary jewelry-making processes since 1992 to create bold and vibrant designs. In the early days of the brand, creators Marino Pesavento and Chiara Carli were influenced by architecture, but their current inspiration comes from the multitude of beauty found in their surroundings. Their goal remains the same as it has always been: to put together beautiful pieces that every woman will enjoy wearing, whether on a daily basis or for special occasions. Each and every Pesavento piece is crafted entirely in Italy and is the result of the combination of the classic workings of the Italian goldsmith’s tradition, innovation and technological experimentation. Marino Pesavento describes the development process as being quite time-consuming, especially since it includes the actual wearing of the jewelry over several days to “understand the piece and discover ways to fine-tune it.” After any needed revisions are decided upon, the final
prototype is made and worn once again to satisfy the team. One of Pesavento’s proprietary manufacturing techniques can be seen in the DNA Collection: a process that delicately weaves elastic links into the sterling silver design, giving the piece a soft, flexible property. Like most of the Pesavento collections, DNA rings contain adjustable bars along the interior for easy sizing. Materials include antique pink sterling silver, 18K pale pink gold oxidized with a sulfate, and ruthenium sterling silver. Rhodium sterling silver dome rings, multi-colored leather and sterling silver-wrapped pieces characterize the Pixel Collection, which also features diamond accents in some designs. Meanwhile, Pesavento’s “dust” is a proprietary manufacturing technique that utilizes nanotechnology to combine enamel with other natural products. It can be seen in the company’s Links and Polvere di Sogni collections. Pesavento designs are the perfect additions to any jewelry wardrobe for women seeking an added touch of elegance and sophistication.
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Jennifer Lopez
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Christina Hendricks
TREND Earring clusters and climbers give new meaning to the phrase “star studded.”
RED CARPET
Vanessa Hudgens
Giuliana Rancic
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Kate Bosworth
style
BY ELISE DIAMANTINI
5 Fall Finds Menswear is having a moment. The New York Times just launched a dedicated Men’s Style Section, #Menswear has become a household hashtag, and growth in men’s clothing sales has reportedly outpaced women’s wear. So if you haven’t updated your closet in a while, the time is now. We’ve made it easy by highlighting the top five trends for fall 2015. Here’s what you need now.
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THE SWEATER Whether chunky or lightweight, turtleneck or crew, sweaters are in season for fall. Have fun with this staple by layering one over a button-down shirt or under a sportcoat, or buy a statement sweater to be worn alone. You can never go wrong with luxurious cashmere sweaters like this gorgeous textured crewneck made by the popular contemporary brand Vince.
THE BOLD ACCESSORY A simple way to spice up your everyday suit is by adding colorful accessories like interesting cuff links, a knit tie or colorful socks. We love these stainless steel cuff links featuring the iconic style of a watch’s bezel in an Italian design ($239).
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THE PUFFER JACKET The puffer jacket is the “It” outerwear piece for
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THE “NEW BLUE” SUIT
If you didn’t know, suits are now slim (not skinny) and the new blue is the right hue. Celebrities like Ryan Gosling and David Beckham have been seen sporting this shade of blue because it’s fresh and versatile. (You can pair it with black or brown.)We love this style from Hickey Freeman, especially since it’s made in America.
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THE JOGGER PANT
This trend is your excuse to wear sweatpants in public. The only catch: they have to be tailored. No loose, baggy sweats from your college days here. We’re talking slim, sophisticated styles like this pair from Relwen, worn with sleek sneakers or boots.
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Dakota Johnson wore Forevermark at the 2015 Academy Awards. Kristen Stewart wore Stephen Webster in the August 2015 issue of Marie Claire.
Our favorite stars share a love for our favorite brands!
BY JILLIAN LAROCHELLE
IMAGE BY TESH, STYLING BY ALISON EDMOND
As Seen On... James Marsden wore David Yurman at the Met Gala.
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Allison Janney wore Ippolita at the U.K. premiere of Spy.
Meghan Trainor wore David Yurman on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Marisa Tomei wore Ippolita at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Dascha Polanco wore Roberto Coin at the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
Kate Winslet wore Marco Bicego in the April 2015 issue of In Style.
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Today’s fashion-forward pearls can be mixed with traditional styles. BY RUTH J. KATZ
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The genius behind the cultured pearl was Kokichki Mikimoto. Prior to his determined experimentation over 100 years ago, pearls existed naturally, and only naturally. They are created when an “intruder” (something even as tiny as a grain of sand) enters a mollusk, and in an effort to protect itself against the invading irritant, the oyster coats it with calcium carbonate, or nacre. Mikimoto developed a way to induce the oyster to create pearls “on demand” by introducing that irritant by hand, a laborintensive operation. Today, Mikimoto produces the world’s finest pearls in designs from classic to high-fashion. According to Meyer Hoffman, chief operating officer, Mikimoto America, “Design and fine craftsmanship are the core principles of Mikimoto, and the classic cultured pearl strand is iconic to the brand. Our new collection features an array of gemstones, vibrant colors, and new shapes, drawing inspiration from an imagined, magical world, exploring new and innovative ways to create jewelry that showcases the pearl, nature’s purest gem, in unexpected playful ways.”
he pearl is truly the world’s most timeless jewel. Cleopatra is said to have created a lavish repast by crushing pearls into nectar, while Coco Chanel was always awash in a sea of pearls (and is an excellent model to emulate by owning many strands, worn mix-and-match). So whatever pearls you buy today will become tomorrow’s heirlooms, as these gorgeous gems are always a solid investment. For fall/holiday 2015, fashion-forward designers are making bold statements with pearls in fanciful ways, whether mixed with cascades of rainbow-hued gemstone briolettes, offset with semi-precious stones, like lapis or turquoise, or wrapped like a twisted rope
(a torsade) and set with staccato notes of coral or jade. Today, pearls are often accented with rondelles (bead-like “spacers”) of emeralds, rubies, sapphires or diamonds, which telegraph chic opulence alongside the snowy orb. At the other end of the spectrum, we’ve also seen pearls mixed with wood, ebony— even denim! Still, the traditional look never feels dated. The crowning jewel of a bride’s wedding-day finery—a single, luxe strand of pearls—remains the just-right accessory. And that same single strand—whether crafted with pearls of the same size or graduated—packs an equally strong fashion punch worn with a simple T-shirt or a red-carpet-worthy gown. In the words of Peter Bazar, president of the Cultured Pearl Association of America (a non-profit association comprised of some 50 pearl manufacturers, wholesalers and dealers), “Pearls never go out of style and are the most appropriate jewelry for career women, socialites, politicians—any woman who wants to feel and look classy and sophisticated.”
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The Precious Pastel Collection
F e at u r i n g Pi n k , Y e l l ow a n d Wh i t e D i a m o n d s i n E x t r ao r d i n a ry D e s i g n s
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BREITLING
Goes Bronze
Leave it to Breitling to first reinterpret the Chronograph– and then go one better with an exclusive 100-piece limitededition bronze-dial model.
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hundred and thirty-one years ago, LÊon Breitling played a leading role in the creation of the first wrist chronograph. And today Breitling carries on that tradition by creating descendants of that watch that are more innovative and incorporate better design than any that can be found worldwide. The company has carved out a unique and unparalleled niche as the official supplier to world aviation and its watches reflect its unwavering dedication to accuracy and durability. And the company itself is as durable as its timepieces. In fact, in this era of huge conglomerates, it is still a family business and one of the last remaining independently owned Swiss watch brands. The Breitling Transocean Chronograph is a new watch that combines the pure design of classic chronographs from the 1950s and 1960s with sleek contemporary style for today’s discriminating watch customer. Its steel case creates a striking home for the Breitling-built Caliber 01 movement that is its engine. The dial is a model of clarity and readability, featuring beautiful details including applied hour-markers and recessed and snailed counters. It is water-resistant to 100 meters. As beautiful as the standard model is, our customers have an extremely rare opportunity to buy something truly special: one of just 100 exclusive limited-edition models worldwide with the elegant bronze dial pictured here. So call us today to reserve one for yourself or someone special before there are none left. This is a truly once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a watch that will be talked about (and cherished) for years to come!
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Shinola sweeps the country with its American-made style. BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
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ew companies have made a household name for themselves as quickly as Shinola, the Detroit-based maker of watches, leather goods and sports equipment that has become extremely popular since the brand was launched by Bedrock Manufacturing back in 2011. (The name derives from a once-legendary brand of shoe polish.) One reason for its spectacular growth is that the company’s devotion to using American parts and labor, including building an enormous factory in Detroit, is evident in everything it sells. “Shinola was founded on the belief that American industrialism and craftsmanship can be combined to create beautiful, practical and meticulously detailed goods,” says worldrenowned architect David Rockwell, who designed the company’s flagship retail store in New York City. For fall/holiday 2015, customers will see even more homegrown goods from Shinola than ever before, says creative director Daniel Caudill. “We have begun making our own watch straps in
Detroit, and started making our own dials here as well,” he says. “Eventually, the whole watch will be made completely in the U.S. Our goal is not to assemble watches, but to build them completely here, which will also create long-term sustainability for our employees.” Speaking of watches, Caudill says he’s excited about new straps that have the same texture as a football, and a new array of colors for both cases and dials, including oxblood, smoky topaz and dark green. “We’re using classic colors that we think look particularly beautiful, but mixing them in really modern ways,” he notes. Shinola is also growing its women’s watch business, although Caudill finds both genders often wear timepieces made for the opposite sex. “We have a nice assortment of dial shapes, but we also see that some of the more fashion-centric guys are wearing smaller watches, even some made for women, while some of the ladies are wearing the larger ones, perhaps bought for their boyfriend or husband, as a fashion statement.”
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In some ways, the company’s biggest innovation is its expansion of leather goods, now that they have hired famed designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex to oversee the line. “They have really taken our leather goods to a new level of quality,” says Caudill. “The amount of detail they brought to our brand is astounding.” Shinola’s complete line of small leather goods, bags, and tech items will be available for spring 2016, although a smaller assortment is ready for fall. “There’s this one tote bag that I’ve been trying to steal the sample of ever since I saw it. In fact, everyone in Detroit wants it. It’s simple, clean, and with beautiful details,” he says. “But I will have to buy one like everybody else.” Shinola is also debuting its newest sport ball (in oxblood), as well as a few outerwear pieces created in conjunction with San Francisco’s Golden Bear. And by the end of 2016, expect a line of audio products as part of a collaboration with singer Jack White. “Every day, there’s something new and exciting going on here,” says Caudill.
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Top (L-R): Jeremy Renner, Ethan Hawke, Lily Tomlin, Robert Downey, Jr. Bottom (L-R): Clive Owen, Diane Kruger
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Jaeger-LeCoultre is a film world favorite. BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
n 1833, when Antoine LeCoultre opened his first watchmaking workshop, the cinema was still more than half a century from being invented. Now, more than 100 years later, Swiss watchmaking giant Jaeger-LeCoultre is at the forefront of sponsoring both established and up-and-coming film artists, and its extraordinary timepieces are gracing the wrists of some of the most glamorous and accomplished actors in show business. The match between these
two industries makes perfect sense to Jaeger-LeCoultre, as both are inspired by longstanding traditions and both are committed to the quest of absolute excellence. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s involvement with international cinema began in the last decade, when the company became an official partner of the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, where it now confers the annual Glory to the Filmmaker Award. In 2013, Jaeger-LeCoultre began a major involvement with the nonprofit Film Society of Lincoln Center in New York, launching the Filmmaker in Residence Program; it is also a major sponsor of the Society’s annual Chaplin Award Gala, where honorees have included Oscar winners Meryl Streep, Sidney Poitier and Robert Redford. The watchmaker recently entered into its second year as a sponsor of the Los Angeles Film Festival and is also actively involved with such events as the Toronto International Film Festival, the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival. In addition, Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces have recently been seen on the arms of Robert Downey Jr. (who wore a pink gold Geophysic 1958 timepiece to the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival), Ethan Hawke (who sported the Master Hometime at the 2015 BAFTAs) and Jeremy Renner (who had on the company’s new Master Ultra Thin Tourbillon at the New York premiere of Mission Impossible:Rogue Nation). Among its brand ambassadors are actors Diane Kruger and Clive Owen. “I have been a huge fan of their brand for a while,” says Owen. “I owned some before they even approached me, so it was a really organic coming together.” Jaeger-LeCoultre has not only beoome one of the watch world’s shining stars, but one of the film world’s favorite watches.
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Watch Hollywood’s leading men have kept wristwatches in fashion. BY BETH BERNSTEIN
most desirable male stars over the past 90 years.
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omen’s jewelry often helps define what we know about female film characters and creates a desire among viewers for similar pieces in real life. Unsurprisingly, watches worn by leading men have done the same. In the past few years alone, IWC has provided character-driven timepieces for Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy and Michael Douglas in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Justin Timberlake wore a Breitling Chronomat 44 as he pursued Mila Kunis in Friends with Benefits; and Matthew McConaughey shared screen time with his Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronometer in the title role of the The Lincoln Lawyer. Many companies have even designed special-edition watches for films, such as the U.K.-based specialty brand Bremont, which created three chronometers for the 2014 action film Kingsman: The Secret Service, starring Colin Firth. Cartier, Rolex and Omega take top honors in the Hollywood pantheon, having made a slew of memorable appearances on some of the film world’s
The first wristwatch ever to be shown on celluloid was the Cartier Tank worn by heartthrob Rudolph Valentino in 1926’s silent film The Son of the Sheik. It reportedly belonged to Valentino himself; indeed, the watch had nothing to do with the costumes and had no place in the story. Back then, men were still flipping open their pocket watches to tell time. But once Valentino sported the Cartier Tank (which was inspired in name and design by World War I tanks) wristwatches began to replace the pocket watch in popularity. The sleek Tank is now available in approximately 250 variations. Charismatic Cary Grant, himself a Tank fancier offscreen, wore one as beleaguered ad executive Roger Thornhill in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller North by Northwest. The 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair starred Steve McQueen, one of Tinseltown’s most passionate watch lovers, as a stylishly bored millionaire-turned-jewel-thief who wears a variety of high-end watches, including a Cartier Tank. Strong-but-sometimes-silent Gary Cooper owned the Tank Basculante (the so-called “tipping” Tank), while screen icon Warren Beatty sported Cartier Tanks throughout much of the 1960s and 1970s.
ROLEX Clark Gable personified tough-guy sex appeal, but off the screen he also understood the value of refined luxury timepieces. His vast watch collection included a 14K gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6011, which he wore in the 1953 adventure film Mogambo. When that timepiece went up for auction at
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sport an Omega Seamaster Professional 300m. Hunky Daniel Craig continues the tradition to this day: He wore two Omega models—a blue Omega Seamaster300m Chronometer and a Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer—in his Bond debut, Casino Royale. He is expected to don an Omega or two in the upcoming 24th Bond film, Spectre. Intriguingly, Omega watches are worn by another character who craves danger: sadomasochistic businessman Christian Grey, who has an Omega on his wrist in E.L. James’ steamy best-selling novel Fifty Shades of Grey. Staying true to the book, Grey’s cinematic portrayer, Jamie Dornan, wears an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronograph and a black-faced Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph in the film version released in early 2015. Clearly, it’s a step up from handcuffs.
Bonhams’ “What Dreams Are Made Of” sale in November 2013, it sold for over $28,000. The dream team of Robert Redford and Paul Newman shared the screen on numerous occasions (including in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), along with their love of Rolexes. Redford wore a Rolex Submariner, model 1680, in his private life and in at least two of his films: The Candidate and All the President’s Men. Meanwhile, Newman caused a stir when he sported a Rolex Daytona with a bi-color dial in the poster for the racing film Winning, which caused collectors around the world to begin referring to this model by the actor’s name. Talk about dashingly handsome men and you can’t help but think of British MI6 agent James Bond. In the series’ 11th book, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, author Ian Fleming wrote that Bond sees a heavy Rolex Oyster Perpetual on a metal bracelet as he awakens in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, Sean Connery, the original actor to portray Agent 007, wore a Rolex Submariner in the first of the Bond films, 1962’s Dr. No, as well as in the next six Bond films in which he appeared.
Beth Bernstein is the author of If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Art Books).
FILM FACT: Both Rolex and Omega have been the official watches of James Bond on screen.
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All the President’s Men, 1976
OMEGA In 1995, Omega won the bid to become the new official 007 watch. In GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan became the first Bond to
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THE CL ASSIM A COLLECTION
CLASSIMA FOR WOMEN
The first victory duly savored.
Active, daring and talented, women are delightfully formidable! It is no coincidence that Baume & Mercier, right from its origins, has devoted special attention to their passion for watchmaking. Featuring an attractive 36.5 mm-diameter size, the six new Classima references for women presented in steel or two-tone versions are driven by a precise Swiss-made quartz caliber or by a more traditional mechanical self-winding movement visible through the sapphire crystal case back. A distinctive token of the Classima Collection for women, a fine sunray guilloché decor enhances the white or natural mother-of-pearl dials, sometimes set with eight diamonds, or featuring a delicate moon-phase aperture shining out across the Roman numerals. The hour is swept over by slender hands. Ideal proportions, functionality and elegance: these attributes of success are complemented with a colorful alligator strap or a metal bracelet, setting the perfect final touch of femininity. Entirely in keeping with the Baume & Mercier principles of fine watchmaking and affordable luxury, this new Classima will appeal to elegant women buoyed up by their personal or professional successes and looking forward to a radiant future.
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WATCHNEWS
BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
There’s always something new in the wide world of watches, from timepieces that commemorate special occasions in history to state-of-the-art technological innovations to books and blogs that let us know more about what we wear on our wrists.
THE WRITE STUFF Watch connoisseurs who are seeking the most up-todate information on what to wear on their wrists are turning more frequently to the internet to increase their knowledge. Among the most popular sites is hodinkee.com, an eight-year-old online magazine whose popular features include Hands On, which provides all the skinny on the newest watches. Another favorite is watchanish.com, a three-year-old blog that is known not only for its smart text, but also for its super-sharp photography taken all over the world. Co-founder Anish Bratt gears the writing to both aspirational men and those who are already immersed in the wide world of watches. Meanwhile highly informational site watchreport.com keeps buyers and enthusiasts up on the latest news in the industry, while watchville.com aggregates content from all the relevant blogs and websites.
HISTORY LESSON Few books live up to their titles as accurately as Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models, the lavishly illustrated new tome by Mara Cappelletti and Osvaldo Patrizzi. This stunning 152-page volume, published by the Antique Collectors Club, not only delves into the heritage of the beloved Geneva-based watch company, but also includes technical information on the brand, numerous pages devoted to such timeless timepieces as the Oyster Perpetual, the Explorer, the Submariner and the Daytona, and an entire section on vintage Rolexes that fetched jaw-dropping prices in the auction market. It’s the next best thing to actually owning a Rolex…or adding another one to your collection. 50
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Performance, audacity, precision: the Breitling Jet Team embodies the entire philosophy of excellence that has made Breitling the privileged partner of aviation. In 2015, the world’s largest professional civilian aerobatic display team performing in jets, sets off to conquer America with a major tour featuring a string of stunning shows. To celebrate this event, Breitling has created a limited edition of the Chronomat 44 personalized in the colors of this exceptional team. Welcome to our world.
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Fifty years after automotive legend Carroll Shelby won the 1965 FIA International Championship of GT Manufacturers in his iconic A.C. Cobra, achieving a victory that would change the course of international racing forever, history is being made again. Baume & Mercier, in association with the Carroll Shelby Company, is marking this milestone by releasing a limited edition of Capeland Shelby Cobra timepieces. These special watches are inspired by the vintage 1948 mono-push-piece chronograph found in the Baume & Mercier museum, and feature retro accents, classic lines, chronograph and tachymeter functions, a polished and satin-finished case and specially crafted hands featuring the Cobra logo. On your mark, get set, buy!
There’s no question you know what you’re getting when you purchase Officine Panerai’s new specialedition watch, the Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso, because the back of the timepiece’s case is open, revealing the movement. The front of the watch is equally smart, thanks to a 47mm cushion case which is made entirely of 5Npt red gold, a brown dial treated with a satiné soleil finish which catches the light, and the characteristic Panerai “sandwich” dial, which is formed of two superimposed discs. Moreover, the arrow-shaped central hand of the main dial can be used to indicate a second time zone, for those wearers who are caught between two worlds.
RAISING THE FLAG There’s an old saying that suggests if you want something done right, you must do it yourself. Tudor Watch U.S.A. is taking that sentiment to heart by introducing in-house manufacture movements to two of its most popular models: the Tudor Pelagos, a chronometer-based timepiece, which also now features a blue colorway for the dial and bezel, and the Tudor North Flag, which features a selfwinding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system, power reserve indicator, and a 70-hour power reserve. These up-to-the-second timepieces are definite must-haves for this year’s “in” crowd.
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THE JEWELRY
BY JULIANNE PEPITONE
2 8 0 0 B . C . E . : The Egyptians are the first to sport rings, which are made of hemp or reeds like their Neanderthal predecessors. Over time, they move to iron, and then to gold or silver wire. These rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand, which is erroneously thought to contain the vena amoris: a „vein of love‰ that runs directly to the heart. A N C I E N T R O M E : Wives are presented with two wedding rings: an iron piece meant to be worn at home while performing housework, and a gold version to show off wealth when visiting town. The rings are either attached to small keys or feature a key engraved into the band, meant to symbolize that the husband owns his wife. 14 7 7 : The inventive Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissions one of the first recorded diamond engagement rings for Mary of Burgundy, sparking a trend among European royals.
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17 0 0 S : Sentimental Europeans are partial to „poesy‰ or „posy‰ rings, which are engraved with romantic rhyming verses to be presented to a lover. Meanwhile in colonial New England, the demure Puritans opt for a humble betrothal thimble rather than a lavish piece of jewelry – but many women cut off the tops of the thimbles and wear them as rings anyway. 18 0 0 S : The Victorian era brings the „dearest‰ ring, a stonestudded band with gems that „spell‰ out the endearment: Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz.
WEDDING RINGS AND BANDS
Wedding jewelry has changed immensely since Neanderthals painted cave glyphs, but the idea of an unbroken circle has continued to resonate with couples throughout the eras. As Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America, notes: „Traditions have evolved so much over time. But when you boil down what goes into a ceremony, a ring remains the ultimate symbol of union and neverending love.‰ But boy, has that simple symbol changed over time! Ancient texts indicate that a caveman supposedly tied braided pieces of grass or reeds to his wifeÊs ankles, wrist or waist, possibly to keep her spirit from escaping her body. Over the past 5,000 years, hereÊs what has happened to show how couples remain „tied together‰ for all time.
the history of rings
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18 8 8 : Cecil John Rhodes and his investors form De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd., which moves quickly to try to control the worldÊs growing diamond supply. 19 4 7 : De Beers launches the now-iconic „A Diamond is Forever‰ campaign, dreamed up by advertising agency N. W. Ayer. (It was recently reinstated.) 19 6 5 : A whopping 80 percent of American engaged couples now choose a diamond ring to mark their betrothal. 2 0 1 5 : In recent years, ring trends have become more varied, says Gizzi, noting that more couples discuss the engagement ring before the betrothal, with women often choosing their own styles, or shopping as a couple. Colorful stones like rubies and aquamarines are gaining in popularity, with or without diamonds.
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PLANNING
BY ELISE DIAMANTINI
modern love
WEDDING PLANNING APPS AND BLOGS ARE BECOMING A BRIDE’S BEST FRIEND.
depending on how you look at it, the fun or
TOP TIPS
the stress of planning the big day begins. Like
WeddingWire’s senior editorial
most other things, modern-day wedding
associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs,
planning has gone online. In a survey
shares her secrets for staying
conducted by Mashable and theknot.com, 89
calm and organized while
Congratulations! You’re engaged. Now,
percent of people said they used wedding
planning your big day.
planning apps to make checklists, look for
Relax : Take a step back from the
gowns,
track
stress and remember to keep
countdowns. Of those respondents, 70
stay
organized
and
calm, cool and collected. We
percent started creating Pinterest boards
suggest regularly exercising,
before they even got engaged and 51 percent
eating healthy meals and
became “more realistic with their pins after
squeezing in the spa for a
they got engaged.” Clearly, the need for
mani/pedi. After all, you need your
online organization has become an essential
bling to shine!
part of the process for those planning their
Delegate: Your family and
upcoming nuptials.
friends are there to help. Feel free
There’s no shortage of online wedding
to give them a handful of tasks to
planning tools either. Sites like Pinterest,
conquer from your ever-growing
WeddingWire, Lover.ly and The Knot all offer
to-do list.
unique ways for couples to manage their to-
Have a Plan B : Resist the urge
do lists, keep track of inspirational images
to check the weather every hour
and ideas, host registries and create personal websites, among other things. WeddingWire even launched
on the hour for rain. It will simply
a WedSocial app to help guests stay informed of all the details regarding the couple’s special day. Pinterest has also
cause you more stress. However,
become an essential part of planning because it allows users to bookmark inspirational images, videos and ideas
that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t
on a personal page and/or share with others.
have a Plan B. Have Fun : The entire planning
And while online planning tools aren’t replacing traditional wedding planners, they are acting as
process allows you to get those
supplemental guides. These sites can help brides find
creative juices flowing. There’s no
local vendors, follow experts and be creative. It seems
judgment in having a Pinterest
like the ideas are endless online; the hardest part won’t
inspiration board! Your wedding is
be finding inspiration, but making decisions to narrow
supposed to be a reflection of
down what you really want.
your relationship, right? Savor It : From the engagement
WeddingWire’s senior editorial associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs, says current wedding trends include
party to the goodbye BBQ, you’ll
laser-cut
feel the love when surrounded by
invitations,
greenery
arrangements,
(especially seeded eucalyptus and succulents), rose
all your family and friends. Be
gold jewelry, temporary tattoos as favors and of
sure to take a moment to step
course, Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud song for the
back and soak it all in.
first dance.
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INTERVIEW
BY JULIANNE PEPITONE
family affair
SYLVIA WEINSTOCK AND ELLEN WELDON ARE TRUE DESIGNING WOMEN.
Sylvia Weinstock (above) makes fabulous floral wedding cakes.
Before Sylvia Weinstock emerged 35 years ago, the wedding cake was simply a confection. Now, her fanciful dessert creations at Sylvia Weinstock Cakes are elaborate showpieces themselves worthy of celebration. Meanwhile, Weinstock’s daughter, Ellen, has put her own spin on the family business with
Ellen Weldon Design, offering creative event invitations addressed with elegant calligraphy. Accent recently caught up with this talented mother-daughter duo to talk personal taste, the differences between celebrities and “regular” clients, and why tradition will never go out of style. B R I D A L
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Sylvia Weinstock: I always say I came into Manhattan at the right time, with the right product and a lot of luck. I was the new kid on the block doing something no one else seemed to offer: a beautiful cake that was delicious too. It started with a birthday cake and it slowly became wedding cakes. In New York, it’s all about word of mouth: I worked with one hotel and they told people about me, then I worked with the next and so on. Our cakes have traveled all over the world: South Africa, Europe, India, Asia. It’s a wonderful business in a lot of ways, but it’s not without its angst. Ellen Weldon: I got into calligraphy because in sixth grade, I failed handwriting class. It was my first “F,” and I couldn’t believe it! I took classes and it became an intense hobby. Later, my first job out of college was designing stationery for Cartier, and one of my big clients there was Estée Lauder. Later, I went to work for the company and then for Mrs. Lauder personally. After, I branched out and started my own company, doing work for L’Oréal,
HEAD SHOTS BY JUILIANNE PEPITONE
How did each of you get into your lines of work?
Ellen Weldon can do everything from hand-calligraphy to digital printing for invitations.
Elizabeth Arden and other cosmetics companies. Now we do weddings, social events and a lot of corporate events. It’s wonderful.
There’s a sense that our culture is shifting to be less formal. Do you ever worry that wedding traditions may be lost over time?
Talk about how your personal aesthetic fits into the wedding experience.
SW: We passed City Hall in New York the other day, and there was a guy in a cart outside selling flowers. That’s something that isn’t fancy, but it’s a wedding tradition. Brides still want to walk down the aisle and have the ritual of the wedding. Some girls still wear the white wedding dress. EW: One of the challenges we’re having right now is the desire for digital invitations. We’ve been doing more and more of them, but when you’re as passionate as we are about paper— about how important it is to feel the invitation in your hand—it’s hard to get excited. Still, we try to bend to what our clients want.
EW: When brides and grooms come to me, I’m often the first person they see after they book the venue. I try to listen very carefully to their dreams for the wedding day. I had one couple who flew 20 couples to the Dominican Republic and they hung out at the pool. Now, we’re working on a wedding that takes place in Marfa, Texas. It’s a very tiny town, but it’s filled with art galleries. So we made a suite in which each piece of the invitation had a lovely photograph on the back. We want people to feel inspired just by opening it. I want them to look at it and say, I can’t wait for this wedding! SW: The cake is a showpiece at the wedding. We’re not inexpensive, but we are worth every penny. The cake is a luxury item, but all wedding items are luxury. You could choose to go off to City Hall, get married and have a hot dog. The great thing is, we have a wonderful team that can carve animals, buildings or anything the couple wants, although florals are our specialty. The main thing is that it has to please both the eye and the palate.
Both of you have worked with major celebrities, including Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez. How did those experiences differ from working with “regular”folks? SW: Every bride who walks through our door is a princess. Sometimes this unknown person has been saving up for years to afford us, and her wedding means 10 times more to her than it does to a celebrity who’s been married B R I D A L
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three or four times already! EW: Do you remember that time some movie star came in and asked you to do a cake for free? Some of them do that! And my mother said, “Oh, sure, let me have everyone in my shop come in and work for free for a week.”
What’s your favorite part of your job? EW: The people I work with, hands down. Clients come and go. It’s the people I work with who make me want to come back every day. Oh, and vodka at five o’clock. SW: It’s getting up in the morning and saying to myself:What wonderful thing is going to happen today? We teach the public to aspire to something that’s unique, perfect and deserving. We show them not to settle for just any old thing, or even for mediocrity. You are giving somebody else a great deal of pleasure and the best memories. We’re not in the funeral business. We’re in the business of joy. That’s what we do for a living.
How would you sum up in one sentence why being in the wedding business is so important to you ? EW: We make dreams come true. SW: For the people who don’t know how to dream, we teach them how.
REGISTRY
BY ELISE DIAMANTINI
the perfect present
Wedding presents may be one of the best parts of getting married, but preparing your gift registry can seem like a Herculean task. Fortunately, the days of managing multiple gift registries and receiving (and returning) unwanted gifts are a thing of the past, thanks to modern websites like Zola, which now allow couples to create personalized registries on one website from any retail store. As Zola’s Allison Davis explains, “Today’s couples aren’t just getting married. They’re also moving, working and have busy schedules, which is why all-encompassing one-stop-shop wedding registries are more sought after than ever.”
Group Gifting: More couples are registering for big-ticket items like furniture, televisions or bicycles, allowing guests to contribute how much they like towards that gift. Tech Savvy: “Couples are opting for gadgets such as e-book readers, Apple TVs, Mophie juice packs, Nest Learning Thermostats and digital cameras,” explains WeddingWire’s senior editorial associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs. Honeymoon and Home Funds: Instead of giving a cash gift, guests can help the happy couple save for their honeymoon or the purchase of a home. It’s a more creative way of giving a monetary gift because guests can choose what they’re contributing to. Another option is if the couple is honeymooning in Anguilla (for example), guests might buy them a relaxing couple’s massage at their hotel or a candlelit beach dinner. New Ways to Entertain: “Couples are moving beyond traditional gifts like china and crystal and opting for things that they will be able to enjoy more frequently in their newlywed life, like camping tents and picnic baskets,” says Zola’s Davis. Experiential Gifts: Some couples are registering for fun, experiential gifts like cooking classes, wine tastings or rock climbing sessions, depending on their interests, rather than things that might end up gathering dust in the hall closet. The Gift of Time: It’s the one thing a couple never has enough of: time together. And what better gift for a bride or groom than a beautiful watch to track it with?
NEED TO KNOW Zola shares its best advice for couples who are getting started on creating their registries. Register Early: Guests will likely want to purchase gifts for prewedding events (e.g. engagement parties, showers), so having a registry early on is beneficial for everyone. Number of Gifts: The number of presents you should register for is based on the number of guests invited to your wedding. Use the Zola Registry Planner to determine how many gifts you should register for. (That said, it’s always better to over-register than under-register.) Gifts should also be chosen across a range of price points so that you don’t force your guests into a situation where there are no items that they can afford. Make Your Registry Personal: It should be just as special as your big day! Customize your registry and make it beautiful with notes, special collections, pictures and even a custom URL. Let Guests Know How to Find Your Registry:Your friends and family will definitely want to know where you are registered, so don’t feel rude about getting the word out! First, tell your family and wedding party where you have registered (tactfully, of course), and allow them to spread the word for you. Also, include your registry on your wedding website, or if you feel comfortable, you can even put it on your bridal shower invitations or save-the-date cards.
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“I BELIEVE IN USING FLOWERS IN AN ARTISTIC WAY.” — LUIS COLLAZO
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“What flowers did you have at your wedding?” I recently asked a long-married friend whose nuptials I hadn’t attended. “I don’t remember. Something white,” she casually replied. Yet, another friend, who wed over three decades ago, can still vividly recall how she thought her nuptial day was completely ruined because the florist forgot to put one of the blooms she had requested in the centerpieces. (Trust me, I was there, and the wedding was lovely regardless.) While some wedding guests—and probably most grooms—may believe that flowers aren’t quite as important to the “big day” as the gown, the cake, or the music, there’s still no reason that centerpieces and table displays shouldn’t be everything that the bride wants them to be. The key to making that happen, say experts, is two-way communication between the bride and her floral designer. “The first thing I do, before making any decisions, is I really get to know the bride,” says Luis Collazo, owner of New York City’s Lotus 212. Moreover, experts add, it can be really helpful if the bride can share her ideas with the florist she chooses, either verbally or by bringing pictures from magazines, websites or other people’s weddings, that exemplify the kind of arrangements she desires for her own wedding day. Still, the smart bride will take advantage of her florist’s expertise. “A good centerpiece has to be suitable for the venue, as well as the formality of the occasion,” says Collazo, who has created everything from vases simply filled with branches to elaborate, multi-colored arrangements. For example, as much as the bride might have her heart set on white roses, the florist may know of a species that she hadn’t even considered—or heard about. For example, Collazo often uses such lesser-known varieties as Sandersonias (an orange, bell-shaped flower from New Zealand), Rothschild lilies, as well as exotic orchids. “Whenever possible, I believe in using flowers in an artistic way,” he notes. “I love innovation and creativity, so I often look for flowers that are both unusual and interesting.” Most importantly, certain practical matters can’t be overlooked. One friend recalls choosing a particular lily, unaware that her husband was allergic to its scent (thereby causing him to miss some of the reception). At one wedding at a swanky New York hotel, guests were literally removing the centerpieces from the table before the first course was served because they were too tall to see over. And choosing a flower with a too-short “shelf life” will result in the centerpieces having wilted before the last dance, or even before table photos have been taken. Let’s face it: the bride should be blushing—not crying— throughout her special day!
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN The High Lonesome Ranch offers the experience of a lifetime.
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he High Lonesome Ranch sits along the spine of the continent, on the Western Slope of the Colorado Rockies on a national park-scale landscape. Perfectly situated to help connect large ecosystems, the ranch is right on the habitat corridor needed for wildlife to roam and thrive —a western wildway that stretches from Mexico to Alaska. It is a private conservation organization founded over 20 years ago that is dedicated to restoring, conserving and addressing the challenges of managing a large landscape for habitat connection while still welcoming people to use it. With mountain forests, grasslands, spring creeks and alpine mesas at altitudes that range from 4,000 to 9,000 feet, the ranch is home to diverse wildlife and provides a vast playground for sports and wilderness activities. Guests are invited to share this remarkable landscape for such activities as high mountain snowmelt fly-fishing, wing shooting and more on hundreds of acres of pristine upland coverts. But what sets The High Lonesome Ranch apart from other ranches is that it’s also a working cattle ranch that uses new best practices on the land, raises its own HLR Angus grass-fed beef and ages it on the ranch. There is also the opportunity for glamorous camping in safari-style tents, family reunions, weddings, corporate group retreats, weddings, big game hunting and personal getaways. When the seasons change, there’s the magic of “Cast & Blast,” where anglers and hunters can enjoy both of their favorite sports in one day. The HL Dude Ranch Experience caters to families or groups of friends, and includes participation in real cattle drives, trail rides, western obstacle courses, wild horse viewing and plenty
of starry skies and s’mores around the fire. All of this is complemented by the inspired food, much of which comes directly from the HLR orchard and herb garden. In addition to the first-class HLR Angus beef, one can sample local pork and lamb, famous Palisade peaches, Olathe corn, and excellent local wines to round out the ranch’s one-of-a-kind “exactly as wild as you want” experience. Call 970.283.9420 or email info@TheHighLonesomeRanch.com for more information.
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One special week that will change everything. Something magical happens when you spend a week with your family in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. There is no fussing, no boredom, and no electronic noise. The High Lonesome Dude Ranch Experience includes real cattle drives, trail rides, western obstacle courses, and plenty of starry skies around the fire. Outdoor adventure, laid-back luxury lodging, and 5-star hospitality are complemented by our world-class local farm-to-table food. We invite guests to share this gem of a national park-scale landscape for fly-fishing, wing shooting, glamping, and more. Our mission to restore this ecosystem and conserve this large western
landscape is only one of the things that sets us apart from other ranches. We are also a working cattle ranch, use new best practices on the land, raise our own HLR Angus grassfed beef, and age it on the Ranch. Adventure, western comfort, great food, good people, and rugged landscapes are calling you. We do this for North American wildlife and so all of us will still have wild places to go and play. Outdoor enthusiasts are conservationists at heart. We invite you to join us for an overall “Exactly as wild as you want� experience.
The High Lonesome Ranch DeBeque, CO, TheHighLonesomeRanch.com, 970.283.9420
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Stuart Parr’s vintage Italian motorcycles match unparalleled design and engineering. BY DAVID A. ROSE
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some of the new motorcycles. There are new cars too that I don’t like. Some of today’s designs have radiuses and angles that just don’t match up,” he explains. “I think the Italian motorcycle designers of the 1970s truly understood the need for this concept, and that’s why we have such fabulous bikes from that era.” While Parr also owns some vintage cars, he finds the company of motorcycle enthusiasts more to his liking. “You can take a car guy out to a bar in Montana where there are a bunch of American muscle cars parked out front, and he or she would likely act a bit snobbish because they’re not Ferraris or Lamborghinis,” insists Parr. “Whereas if you have a group of motorcycle enthusiasts at a ranch where there are a bunch of motorcycles for them to ride, they’d go ahead and jump on any of them and just have a wonderful time.” With his busy schedule, one might wonder when Parr might actually ride his magnificent machines. He finds the time. For example, when going from one activity to another in New York City, he simply hops on one of his motorcycles. Crosstown travel could not possibly be more pleasurable.
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Underwater PIONEERS Life began underwater. To understand life, we must understand the underwater world. BY DAVID A. ROSE
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TOP: 2014 North American Rolex Scholar Ana Sofia Guerra with a pot-bellied seahorse in Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia CENTER: 2014 North American Rolex Scholar Ana Sofia Guerra with a potato cod at Cod Hole, Great Barrier Reef, Australia BOTTOM: Crown of Thorns eradication by National Park Service of American Samoa employee in American Samoa
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here’s something comforting about knowing that while we carry on with our daily lives, special people are acting as stewards of our oceans and lakes. Rolex Watch USA is the founding corporate sponsor for “Our World Underwater Scholarship Society.” They’ve been the organization’s partner since its inception in 1974, with the goal to provide young people with experiences that will lead to their becoming leaders in marine life conservation. During the past 41 years, they’ve awarded 91 Rolex scholarships in North America, Europe and Australia as well as 89 internships. Many of the winners have established careers in underwater sciences, marine research and photography. Each year, the Society awards three new scholarships to deserving young people, with financial support provided by Rolex and equipment provided by various marine equipment manufacturers. Each scholar’s hands-on work is done side by side with underwater professionals. They travel the world to experience field studies, underwater research, scientific expeditions, laboratory assignments, equipment testing and design, photographic instruction, and other specialized assignments. Each scholar is required to keep a journal and to produce a film of their year, which they present at the Explorers Club in New York City at the conclusion of the scholarship period. Scholars are on the road from spring to spring with very little time at a home base, spending most of the year with the society’s friends, hosts and coordinators around the world. Michele Felberg from Houston is the 2015 North American Rolex Scholar. She’s always had an affinity for water, but it wasn’t until she took Environmental Studies at the University of California that she discovered her love for the underwater world. Michele and the other scholars received their awards at the New York Yacht Club, where they were presented with beautiful Rolex timepieces. “After I leave New York I go to North Carolina for a week of training, then to the Dominican Republic, the Pacific Northwest and then the Bahamas,” she told us excitedly, explaining that her long-term goal is to get people more involved in marine conservation.
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Gifting 2.0 GO HI-TECH (OR NOT) THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. Pesavento offers unique creativity and innovation
BY BARBARA WHEAT Every part of our lives is now wired (or wireless)–from smart home temperature-maintenance systems to self-driving cars. For the holidays, we present gadgets that introduce hitech systems into new arenas, as well as gifts of handcrafted elegance that allow you to slip (momentarily) off the grid.
BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON
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Race car sets haven’t really changed much in 40 or so years, until now. The Anki Overdrive features slot-free racing with cars that communicate via smartphone app. (The phone doubles as your controller.) These state-ofthe-art cars can “learn” new moves, achievements and defenses; up to six friends can race at the same time; and the flexible track is completely customizable. Young’uns will love it, but it’s stylish enough for a hi-tech office. Starter kit $150
Italian custom cruiser designer Abici’s new leather bike lock protects your bike from scratches and your clothes from grease. The chain is marine-grade stainless steel and the lock is nickel-plated brass (also wrapped in leather) to reduce tarnishing. As with bespoke Italian shoes, the leather will only improve with age. $160 at kaufmann-mercantile.com
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A Riveting Ride It’s not often a starship captain helps design a custom ride worthy of a superhero. Actor William Shatner (Star Trek’s original Captain Kirk) partnered with American Wrench to create the Rivet Motors motorcycle, a three-wheeled "landjet." (He then took Rivet #1 on an eightday cross-country journey along the old Route 66, benefiting The American Legion.) Wrapped in riveted steel-brushed fiberglass like a WWII bomber, it’s designed to ride as smoothly as a car with the open-road passion of a bicycle. Price TBA
Good to the Last Drop It’s not often you come across halfcentury-old whisky, especially one that’s produced by an OBE. But that’s what you get with The Last Drop 1965 48 Year, which is culled from some of the best and rarest stock in Scotland. Founder James Espey (OBE) and his partners at The Last Drop Distillers have decades of experience in the liquor industry and craft impeccable limitededition négociant-style whiskies. Indeed, the “youngest” components of this edition (limited to 543 bottles) were distilled the same year the Rolling Stones released Satisfaction. $4,000
Sure Shot Blending the best of iconic style and trailblazing technology, the Leica Q, the latest release from the German optics leader, offers a high-sensitivity, fullframe sensor and super-fast aperture lens in a compact, fixed-focus Leica body. Designed to capture low light and high speed equally well, the 24-megapixel camera also shoots HD video and features WiFi wireless image transfer. There are also a host of luxe accessories available. $4,250
A Perfect Fit Like Fitbit for your clubs, Arccos golf trackers are sensors that fit easily onto the end of each club. You can now accurately measure, via iOS app, approach and driving distances, provide live shot tracking and receive full Tour analytics. Maps of over 20,000 courses around the world graphically display your game, shot by shot. $400 for 14 sensors, app and starter guide
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interiors extra? Drake and New York-based designer Charles Pavarini love adding eye shadow into paint to create a “strie” effect that, as Pavarini notes, “results in an ever-changing finish that varies in effect as it absorbs and reflects light.” Drake also favors using a topcoat of Japanese microflakes (which are applied with a 19th-century tool called a baby duster) to create gorgeous surface glimmer. And don’t be afraid to feel that “more is more.” For a room at New York’s famed Kips Bay Decorator Show House this past spring, Pavarini crafted a soaring mantelpiece that was clad in pewter-leafed travertine mosaic tile. Oversized mirrors, bold artwork and beautiful dishes were hung on many walls throughout the mutli-story dwelling. “I never fear hanging art on walls, even those that already have texture or color. I think it adds richness to the room,” says Drake. “You just want to make sure it doesn’t look like a gallery.”
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Fancy wall treatments can enliven any room. BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON
From top to bottom: Vertical Stitched wallpaper by David Rockwell for Maya Romanoff Charles Pavarini’s “Midnight in Manhattan” room for the Kips Bay Decorator Show House Digital wall covering by Trove
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our room may boast a gorgeous piece of antique furniture, a beloved family heirloom, or the most adorable photo of your children or pet. But the first thing people may notice when they walk in to that room is the walls. Fortunately, top-notch designers and wall treatment companies are continually finding new ways to make those four walls as visually arresting as possible. “There are plenty of divine solutions beyond mere paint to give these surfaces character, texture and serenity, all of which are particularly important if you’re dealing with new construction,” says noted designer Jamie Drake, whose clients include former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg. “Wallpaper is definitely back in vogue, and patterns and textures have made a big comeback. We also love wallpapers that use digital printing, which can be created on-demand, as well as those that have hand-blocked patterns.” Indeed, the importance of having handmade wallpaper is also stressed by Jessie Deveraux, vice-president of marketing for Maya Romanoff, the well-known Chicago-based firm famous for its singular wall treatments and collaborations with such important designers as David Rockwell. “Our product development comes from the constant dialogue we have with major designers, and handmade, luxury finishes are really our top priority these days,” she notes. If you do want to paint the walls, why not add a little something
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AMSTERDAM: the capital of the Netherlands and one of the leading tourist destinations in the world. A place where history and modernity co-exist peacefully among the picturesque canals and narrow buildings. It’s a city that’s filled to the brim with foreign cultures, yet still maintains its proud Dutch roots. We’ve scoured every inch of the city from an insider’s perspective and found these hidden gems for our readers. IF YOU’RE PLANNING A TRIP TO THE CITY OF FREEDOM, HERE IS A GUIDE ON HOW TO GET AROUND LIKE A LOCAL AND LIVE LIKE A TRUE AMSTERDAMMER.
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Where you choose to stay in Amsterdam depends on your threshold for comfort. If you choose to stay in a traditional canal house, be prepared for a narrow and tall building with extremely steep stairs. The reason they are so narrow is because, for a time, your taxes were levied based on the width of your home. These offer a very real sense of what it’s like to live in Amsterdam. If you would rather stay in a hotel, there are a variety of options you can choose from. For a truly luxurious experience in the heart of Amsterdam’s museum and fashion district, the Conservatorium provides lavish accommodations while still keeping with the times. For a more traditional hotel, Canal House is a historical building in the cultural center of Amsterdam, Jordaan, which offers contemporary furnishings with classical designs. Hotel 717 has exceptional views of the canals and each room is named after a famous author or artist, perfect for the elegantly quirky guest.
Some of the best street markets are in Amsterdam, where you GER ÁRH HIPMGMSYWP] WEPX] GLIIWIW RI\X XS LERHQEHI XVMROIXW ERH clothing. The Waterlooplein Flea market, located right by the 6IQFVERHX ,SYWI MW SRI SJ XLI SPHIWX ÂIE QEVOIXW MR ,SPPERH Disclaimer: it is a tad tourist-y, but there’s no better place to get traditional Dutch cheese. But not to worry: not all shopping is limited to the hustle and bustle of street markets. Amsterdam has plenty of luxury stores, including de Bijenkorf (a Dutch version of Saks or Barneys) which offers designer clothing, jewelry and shoes alongside home goods and electronics. For a truly extravagant shopping experience, the P.C. Hooftstraat is your next stop; a street covered in designer name stores and luxury brands, it’s a shopping experience to remember. For a more Dutch shopping experience, check out The 9 Streets, a collection of small streets in the Old City’s canal district that offer boutiques and cafés next to bookstores and wine shops.
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Holland is known for its overpopulation of bicycles. Fact: there are more bikes than there are residents. Simply put, they are the easiest way to get around. When you’re walking down a street in Amsterdam, you need to watch for bikes and trams, not cars. There are plenty of places to rent bikes from, especially for tourists. Cars are somewhat unnecessary when staying in Amsterdam; trains are available to take you to any outside city, such as Delft or The Hague. If you must rent a car, you are better off with a small car for easy parking along the canals and quick maneuvering through town.
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“not your usual travel story...”
NOMAD INSPIRATION Temple St. Clair at La Mamounia Marrakech, Morocco
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After 30 years, I returned to La Mamounia, the richly storied hotel in Marrakech. History repeated itself with a new-but-old set of Berber bracelets coming into my life. A feast for the senses greeted me at La Mamounia, from the welcome treat of fresh almond milk and dates, to the Tree of Life fountain, to Jacques Majorelle’s gemlike ceiling over the bar, to the lanterns casting speckled patterns along the walkways to the herb and vegetable gardens and along the old walls that border with the medina.
I came away with my mind’s eye full of rich patterns, colors and stories to create a distinct collection commemorating my days at La Mamounia.
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spirits Coco Chanel There are two different cocktails named for the famous designer. The first is an unlikely, but delicious, blend of gin, cream and Kahlua. The second is a Lillet-driven libation, variations of which are served at Betony in New York, as well as the Beaufort Bar inside the Savoy Hotel in London (where Mme. Chanel often spent time), as one of their four Character Cocktails. * 1.5 oz vodka * .5 oz Lillet Blanc * .5 oz red wine and blackberry syrup reduction * Moët & Chandon 2004 Vintage Champagne In a mixing glass, add vodka, Lillet and red wine reduction. Add ice, stir well and strain into a flute glass. Top with Champagne.
Hemingway Daiquiri Ernest Hemingway reportedly earned the moniker “Papa Doble” after downing 16 double daiquiris in one (very long) sitting. After being diagnosed, not surprisingly, with diabetes, he came up with his own version replacing some of the sweetener with grapefruit juice and reducing the alcohol. Consider visiting one of his Cuban haunts, still in business, like La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana. * 1.75 oz Caña Brava Rum * .75 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur * 1 oz fresh lime juice * .75 oz fresh grapefruit juice * .25 oz simple syrup Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake very well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel and maraschino cherry. If you prefer daiquiris frozen, that’s okay: so did Papa.
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Delirium: AKA The Bill Murray In 1917, the Waldorf-Astoria honored comic genius Charlie Chaplin with an eponymous cocktail. In 2015, Sweetwater Social, a vintage-themed craft cocktail bar with a relaxed vibe in New York’s Greenwich Village, offers up a drink celebrating contemporary clown king Bill Murray. “Now don’t tell anyone you saw me.” * .75 oz Elijah Craig Bourbon * .75 oz Ron Zacapa Rum * .75 oz Laphroaig Scotch Single Malt * .33 oz Demerara Coffee Syrup (or .25 oz maple syrup) * 4 drops Bittermens Mole Bitters Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until wellchilled. Strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with three coffee beans.
Celebrity-themed drinks go way beyond the Shirley Temple. BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON
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elebrity-themed cocktails have been popular nearly as long as there have been cocktails. In the 1882 Bartender’s Manual by legendary barman Harry Johnson, historic punches are named after British notables who popularized them in the 18th and 19th centuries. Likewise, the Negroni is named after its alleged inventor Count Camille Negroni, and the Royal Highball—a signature blend of Champagne, cognac and strawberry juice created at the Ritz Hotel in Paris—was named in honor of Spain’s King Alfonso XII. Since the silent film era, however, the trend for naming drinks after entertainers has been something of a mainstay that continues to this day. Not every muse will inspire long-lived cocktails. (The “Taylor Swifte” at Jockey Hollow Bar in New Jersey, for example, may not be around by the time you read this.) Here, however, are a few libations still listed on select menus, along with a couple of new “classics,” that show promise for staying power.
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This drink was named for the famed Rudolph Valentino film and first documented in The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. Now, New York’s vintage-influenced Astor Room, situated in the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios, is the perfect spot to order it: Rudy shot several films here (and ate lunch in this same location). * 1 oz blended Scotch whisky * .75 oz sweet vermouth * .75 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur * .75 oz fresh orange juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake very well and strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel.
The Edison The Edison Downtown Bar in Los Angeles has long been one of the foremost craft cocktail lounges in the country. Located in a building that housed the city’s first private power-plant, the bar (and this drink) “celebrates an era of invention and imagination.” This drink effortlessly melds historic ingredients with contemporary technique. * 1.5 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon * .5 oz pear-infused cognac * .5 oz fresh lemon juice * .25 oz honey syrup In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Add ice, shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel or flamed lemon peel.
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EXPLORE THE LITTLE LUXURIES THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER. BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON
THE PERFECT BLACK DRESS
Artist Alex Katz remains fascinated by the little black dress. His Black Dress project was first created as a series of paintings done on door panels, depicting standing women in the classic fashion design. He recently revealed his Black Dress, A Suite of New Prints at the Mary Ryan Gallery in New York City. This exhibition centered around nine original screen prints, each rendered at a monumental size of 80 x 30 inches, which mimic the size of the paintings. These prints follow Katz’s signature style of exploring portraiture and monochromatic elements. Among the series’ fans is noted fashion designer Calvin Klein, who wrote: “Alex Katz’s Black Dress series is… modern and wonderful… And despite their apparent simplicity, they’re extremely expressive and perfectly capture the essence of his subjects. You can’t help but notice these women, these beautiful enigmas drawn in bold and certain strokes. You wonder who they are, how they live, what they feel, just exactly what they have going on.”
GRANDE VINO
Whenever you feel the need to celebrate a truly special occasion, open a bottle of Rocca di Frassinello Baffonero Maremma Toscana. This rare merlot (only 3,000 bottles were produced) takes the name of the vineyard in which the grapes are cultivated. Produced from the first vines to be planted at Rocca di Frassinello, Baffonero, the wine is fermented using natural yeasts in stainless steel for 15 days at a controlled temperature. It is then aged 14 months, followed by 12 months of bottle refinement. This fresh and truly impressive wine is an intense ruby red and the bouquet is concentrated dark fruit notes, including blackberry and blueberry. Fresh and full, it’s an ideal accompaniment to a variety of meats or aged cheeses. And good news: the makers even suggest it as a meditation wine.
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EXOTIC INDULGENCES
If you want to experience the far corners of the world in ultimate opulence, the Asia Transpacific Journeys team specializes in customized itineraries built from scratch around a traveler’s interests. Perhaps you’d like to tour Australia’s renowned Barossa Valley vineyards with an expert sommelier? Would you prefer to plunge into Indonesia’s natural beauty and culture aboard your own luxurious single-cabin yacht, which provides complete privacy along with the services of a personal chef, massage therapist, snorkeling expert and personal concierge? Why not board the Sanctuary Ananda luxury riverboat in Mandalay for a four-night cruise down the Irrawaddy to Bagan? Or maybe go to Cambodia, where you can cap off a visit to Angkor with a stay at the Song Saa Private Island resort, located on Cambodia’s pristine Koh Rong archipelago, a deserted oasis of virgin rainforests, tropical reefs and glistening white beaches.
STATING THE FACTS
This fall and winter, The San Francisco Wine School is offering a three-day intensive “edu-vacation” for serious wine lovers who want the chance to learn about California wines (California produces roughly 90 percent of U.S. wine). The school’s founder David Glancy, one of only 12 people in the world to hold both a Master Sommelier diploma and a Certified Wine Educator credential, created this program because he believes that all lovers of California wine should know the whole story of the state’s diverse range of climates, grape varietals and wine styles. Those who don’t have the full three days to spare but are visiting the San Francisco Bay Area for vacation or work can attend any part of a SFWS professional wine program as a single-class workshop and still take part in a truly elite experience.
KODIAK MOMENT
ADRIANA LO
If you’ve always wanted to get up close and personal with a bear, Natural Habitat Adventures (Nat Hab) can fulfill your fantasy. The company recently chartered a vessel, which it rechristened M/V Natural Habitat Ursus (Latin for bear), and is preparing to take guests as close as is safely possible to the largest coastal grizzlies in the world. This new adventure, Alaska’s Coastal Grizzlies: Kodiak to Katmai, takes place in the spring and summer, and these photofocused departures are led by a naturalist guide who is also a professional photographer. While it’s not uncommon to find massive grizzlies in great numbers, there are only eight guests on each exploit, so get your reservation in early.
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ENDPAGE “We are a restless people and seeking beauty is part of our quest.”
© GOLD OF AFRICA MUSEUM, CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
— MATTHEW HART, AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST
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Gold is a lens for viewing all of history. BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN
© RONALD DE HOMMEL
Clockwise from top left: Ashanti Queen Mother, Ghana; gold bars; artisanal gold miner in El Chocó, Colombia
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All That
t a recent seminar organized by Initiatives in Art and Culture, historian Matthew Hart described a memorable trip to a gold mine at the eastern extremity of Dakar. “It’s an ancient gold production area that’s been recently rediscovered,” he explains. Its history is indeed fascinating: Starting in about 800 A.D., the region supported a succession of empires with fabulous wealth, especially the Mali Empire in the Middle Ages. In fact, Mansa Musa, who was the biggest gold supplier in that part of the world, is said to have been the richest man who ever lived! When he made his pilgrimage out of the desert in 1324, it was a glittering caravan of 60,000 cavalry, 12,000 slaves and 80 camels. But when he got to Cairo, the market was unable to absorb the gifts he was distributing and the price of gold crashed for the next 10 years. Ultimately, the Mali Empire exhausted its gold, unable to maintain the level of production needed to sustain the empire, which morphed into a series of industrial mines. Why is gold worth anything at all since, unlike copper or iron, it’s not supported by industrial use? Hart answers the question thoughtfully. “At different periods in history, as far back as 635 B.C.E., gold has been used as money. But that’s not the answer: we should ignore the monetary aspect. More important is gold’s intrinsic beauty, its long history of decorating caves, decorating bodies, creating objects of desire. We are a restless people and seeking beauty is part of our quest. At the brink of civilization, gold was what made us human.”
HAMILTON JEWELERS ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS
FALL/WINTER 2015