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WELCOME Dear Friends, In the blink of an eye 2014 has come and gone. A blossoming spring, pleasant summer, vibrant fall and a Currier-and-Ives-style winter all remind us why we love and live in New England. With the holidays upon us, let us embrace this festive season from Thanksgiving to the New Year. Our stores are full of wonderful gifts that will create lasting memories and continue to be cherished for generations. We have so much to be grateful for as we celebrate with family and renew old friendships. We leave you with a few sentiments to keep in mind along the way: “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.” -Helen Keller “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” -Winston Churchill Our LBG family wishes you and yours good health, peace and happiness.

CHEERS, The Green Family

One of a kind. One at a time. Each by hand.

CONTENTS

Fall/Winter 2014-15 WEST HARTFORD 46 LASALLE ROAD, (860) 521-3015

FEATURES

GLASTONBURY SOMERSET SQUARE, (860) 659-8510

1 Welcome Letter

GREENWICH 169 GREENWICH AVE., (203) 629-0900

6 What’s Happening 16 At Your Service

WESTPORT 136 MAIN STREET, (203) 227-1300

18 Jewelry, Watches & Giftware

BOSTON 416 BOYLSTON STREET, (617) 266-4747

26 Collaborations

T H E S H O P S AT M O H E G A N S U N UNCASVILLE, (860) 862-9900

28 Watches: Raymond Weil 30 Industry Insider: Baselworld

W E L L E S L E Y, M A 60 CENTRAL STREET, (781) 235-9119

34 Anniversaries: Patek Philippe

36 Pearls: Adding Panache

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38 Trends: A Feast for the Eyes

CHAIRMAN ROBERT E. GREEN

58 Pantone Fashion Color Report

60 Red Carpet

P R E S I D E N T/ C E O JOHN A. GREEN VICE CHAIRMAN MARC A. GREEN

62 Perfect Gems

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DAVID BONNEY

68 Spirits: Rarities on Display 70 Fashion: It Bags

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR MICHAIL K. SHAW

72 Golf: Jack Nicklaus in Paradise

GRAPHIC DESIGNER KRISTIN TROIE

74 Food: Eat Across America 76 Interiors: Roberto Coin

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

78 End Page: Family Circles

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R HANS GSCHLIESSER MANAGING EDITOR JILLIAN LAROCHELLE PROJECT MANAGER LISA MONTEMORRA DESIGNERS CYNTHIA LUCERO JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI PRODUCTION MANAGER PEG EADIE PRESIDENT AND CEO BRITTON JONES CHAIRMAN AND COO MAC BRIGHTON

BRIDAL SECTION 44 LBG Weddings 46 The Big Day 50 The Honeymoon 54 The Jewelry 56 The Planning

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WHAT’S HAPPENING... JOHN AND MARC AT BASELWORLD TRADE FAIR

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1. John and Marc at the Rolex booth. 2. The magniﬁcent Rolex booth at Baselworld. 3. John and Marc with Marco Bicego and his gold hand-engraver. 4. Marc and John with designer Roberto Coin and Peter Webster. 5. Marc and John with Mikimoto C.O.O. Meyer Hoffman and representative Kara Sheridan. 6. Ryan and Chad Berg from Lee Michaels with John and Charlie.

WHAT’S HAPPENING... AROUND TOWN

6 1. Nancy of the Wellesley store with John Lester at the NVRQT Fundraiser. 2. Kevin Streelman, winner of the Travelers Championship. 3.Brenda and Annie of the West Hartford store presenting a check to Camp Courant. 4. Sheryl and Paige presenting a check to the Kevin Pearce Fund. 5. Jackie, Karen, Trish and Westporter/musician Nile Rodgers, winner of the Westport Library’s “Booked for the Evening” Award. 6. Jack from our Boston store along with Deb First presents a check to Suzanne, director of the Jimmy Fund. 7. Rhonda with Ming Tsai during the Women’s Day Event at the Travelers Championship. 8. LBG corporate staff presenting a check to the Wounded Warriors Project.

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S HAPPENING... WALLY AND THE RED SOX CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES

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6 1. An after-graduation family picture. 2. A visit from the Navy. 3. Wally with West Hartford Police. 4. Our Boston staff. 5. LBG staff members having fun. 6. A true Boston fan. 7. A furry friend with the trophies. 8. LBG West Hartford staff with Wally.

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ENCHANTING FROM LUX BOND & GREEN

OPEN SESAME NECKLACE $2,750. Open door locket in sterling silver and 24K gold plate surrounded by black and white diamonds. Shown above with door open.

BE DAZZLED BRACELET $6,400. RING $2,000. Black opal and diamonds. Bracelet in 14K gold. Ring in 18K gold.

HOCUS POCUS EARRINGS $150. “Jellies” in 22K gold leaf on wires with blue Swarovski crystals.

SPELL BOUND NECKLACE $4,225. Textured, oxidized and 24K gold-plated sterling silver beads.

CASTING LIGHT CANDLES $30 EACH. Cache pot candles, hand poured for exceptional burn time.

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LITTLE CHARM MUSIC NOTE $128. LOVE BIRDS $168. SUNFLOWER WITH 14K HONEY BEE ADD-ON $319. ADORABLE KITTEN $178. Made in New York, little charms to delight in sterling silver by Alex Woo.

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Chronicling the whimsical settings he’s created, The Big Book of Chic sifts through the Beaton portraits, René Gruau sketches, Fitzgerald novels, and royal memories that MKRMXIH´ERH LEZI MRÂ YIRGIH´6IHH¸W WIRWI of dramatic style. —Vogue

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CHIC BOOK $75. SHOE BOOK $50.

The Big Book of Chic by renowned designer Miles Redd. The Shoe Book explores the histories and technologies shaping the shoe.

SILVER LINING BRACELET $170. Sterling silver bubble bracelet.

STRAPPING TUDOR HERITAGE CHRONO $4,425. Self-winding mechanical movement, waterproof to 150 m, 42 mm steel case, and grey and black dial. Watch supplied with steel bracelet and fabric strap.

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DARK & STORMY GOOD POINT NECKLACE $350. Mixed charm necklace in sterling silver and rose-cut diamonds.

SNOW WHITE WATCH $7,200. Baume & Mercier Promesse watch in stainless steel with diamond dial and bezel on an alligator strap.

ROBERTO DEMEGLIO BRACELETS $2,850 EACH. Ceramic stretch bracelets with pavé diamonds.

FIFTY SHADES NECKLACE $9,350. Multi-color and multi-sized Tahitian pearl necklace with 18K gold clasp.

MIGHTY PYTHON CLUTCH $105. WALLET $110. Full grain embossed python leather All-in-One bag, zipper top, in black. Matching ultimate wallet with wrist strap, ﬁts everything including your cell phone, in black.

REFINED ELEGANCE

PINK ICE NECKLACE $4,450. EARRINGS $6,850.

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Pear shape pink and white diamonds in 18K gold.

LEGRAND BLACK ROLLERBALL $520. PLATINUM LINE BLACK ROLLERBALL $490.

PATEK PHILIPPE WATCH $13,000. Twenty-4® stainless steel watch with diamond dial and edges on a bracelet.

DIAMONDS FOREVER SPESSARTITE GARNET AND DIAMOND PEAR SHAPE EARRINGS IN 18K GOLD $6,600. OVAL PARAIBA TOURMALINE AND DIAMOND RING IN PLATINUM $29,500. PAVÉ DIAMOND WRAP RING IN 18K GOLD $6,450. PEAR SHAPE AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND EARRINGS IN 18K GOLD $12,725.

SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION

SAMANTHA LOUISE NECKLACE $4,600. Labradorite and diamonds in 18K gold.

ROCK BAND RINGS $2,035 AND $2,090. Stack rings in hammered 18K gold and diamonds.

MIX & MATCH EARRINGS FROM $137.50. LO & VE $840 PAIR. Charm earrings in 14K gold, sold individually to mix and match.

DAINTY DIGITS LEFT TO RIGHT: $1,575, $2,035 AND $1,250. Petite stack rings in 18K gold and diamonds.

MAGNETIC ATTRACTION WITH BLUE TOPAZ $145. VERMEIL WITH DIAMOND STATIONS $150. WITH DIAMOND STATIONS $115. Sterling silver bead bracelets with magnetic clasps.

ADORNED WITH GOLD

MODERN GODDESS NECKLACE $165. Sterling silver chain with matte ﬁnish vermeil sticks.

TEARS OF PEARLS EARRINGS $400. Pinot Gris pearl clusters on 14K gold wires.

SAY TRAY 6”X10” PARIS TRAY $76. 8”X8” ORNAMENT OF A HOUSE TRAY $78. Decoupage glass trays.

CLARA WILLIAMS NECKLACE $425. CENTERPIECE $575.

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Ten-strand leather necklace with magnetic clasp shown with 14K gold plated kaleidoscope interchangeable centerpiece.

BLACK SALAMANDER $185. MAYA CREAM $295. MAGNIFICENT LEOPARDS $650. Enamel bangles in 18K gold plate. Hand-decorated leopards.

BESPOKE MADE FOR YOU KISS & MAKEUP TOTE $225. MAKEUP BAG $40. LUGGAGE TAGS $30 EACH. Leather tote with contrasting suede interior and zipper pocket, magnetic clasp closure, 18½”x15½”x7”. Embossed personalization of up to three letters included. Leather makeup bag with contrasting suede lining and zip top, 6”x4”. Leather luggage tag. Embossed personalization of up to three letters available, $10. Available in magenta/clementine, indigo/blue, or purple/lime.

MONO METAL TRAY $95. BUCKLE $225. Hand engraved pewter 6” Chippendale tray. Engraveable sterling silver engine-turned belt buckle. Engraving additional.

BABY FAME FRAME $40. CUP AND BOWL SET $65. Personalized baby giftables.

PERSONAL PILLOW PILLOWS $55 EACH. Hand sewn and painted in the USA, canvas pillows 12”x18”, #baby in blue, #lol in stone, and #friends in pumpkin. EVERY BOX

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THE MAN CAVE FROM LUX BOND & GREEN

IT’S A LINK TROUT $400. PIANO $425. HUSKIES $60. Sterling silver and enamel trout. Sterling silver and black enamel grand piano. University of Connecticut Huskies nickel plated and enamel.

DRINK UP TANKARD $75. Simon Pearce Windsor Tankard. Three initials $25 per tankard.

HOME RUN WATCH $795. Movado Derek Jeter Captain series Museum Sport watch.

NICE TIMING WATCH $5,105. Breitling Avenger Blackbird watch, COSC certiﬁed, with black fabric military strap.

TOUGH CUFF BLACK $350. ORANGE $395. John Hardy Naga black double wrap cord bracelet with sterling silver and brass dragon clasp. John Hardy Classic Chain hook station bracelet in orange leather and sterling silver.

BRING IT CASE $35. Black leather watch case, holds four watches.

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COLLABORATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEARS

s we look back at 11 years of Accent magazine, we see that we have written about exciting experiences around the world, interesting events at our stores, and countless stories about family and our rich history. Yet we have neglected to say thank you to our partners who help make up the fabric of Lux Bond & Green. Partnership, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary (remember, dictionaries are what came before Wikipedia), is “a relationship resembling a legal partnership and usually involving close cooperation between parties having speciﬁed and joint rights and responsibilities.” Okay, so that’s the formal description. Wikipedia writes a more straightforward understanding of how we live out our partnerships every day: “In the most frequently associated instance of the term, a partnership is formed between two or more businesses in which partners (owners) co-labor to achieve and share proﬁts and losses.” Of course every successful business has partnerships, but we believe that some of ours are especially noteworthy because we’ve been around for 116 years. Many of you know that our family began selling jewelry and gold eyeglasses, and repairing jewelry and pocket watches in Waterbury, Connecticut in 1898. Our greatgrandfather M.A. Green was an involved business leader who helped build the area into one of America’s iconic manufacturing communities once known as the brass capital of the world. One of his seven sons, Irving, came to Hartford in 1932 and partnered with many of our world-renowned insurance companies. Our father Bob Green, generation three, was instrumental in building the original Hartford Civic Center, where the Hartford Whalers made their home, as well

as the world-class Institute of Living psychiatric hospital. We have been involved with rebuilding and replanting Bushnell Park (designed by Fredrick Law Olmstead, a Hartford native), working with hospitals from Boston to Greenwich, and supporting the Museum of Science in Boston, the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and the Connecticut Retail Merchants Association, always trying our best to build a better community. Our extended family, which includes our incredibly dedicated staff, has worked closely with the Westport Playhouse, Wadsworth Athenaeum, the Connecticut Governor’s mansion (for holiday open house days), The Mohegan Sun, Mystic Seaport, The Hartford Courant (celebrating 250 years this

October), the Thanksgiving Day Manchester Road Race, the PGA Travelers Championship, the Connecticut Open Tennis tournament, and the Boston Red Sox as their official jeweler. All these exceptional organizations and celebrated events bring vitality to our New England communities. They, along with our neighbors, make up the fabric of our New England community and contribute to our success as we try to contribute to theirs. Never theless, it’s our partnerships with the jewelry, watch and gift companies that truly set Lux Bond & Green apart from others in our industry. It may sound trivial, but we’re going to blow our own horn for a moment: few in our business can boast over 50-year partnerships with Rolex or Patek Philippe, widely recognized as the finest watchmakers in the world. We have partnered with David Yurman since he and his wife Sybil were showing their jewelry ideas at craft shows in Springfield, Massachusetts, and we built a strong personal bond with Roberto Coin 40 years ago in Europe, before he even thought about branding. And it’s nice to know that LBG was the first retailer in the United States to introduce Mikimoto’s exceptional collection of pearls. Many of these relationships were, as they say, before their time, when others in our industry were wondering “What do you see in these collections and these individuals?” or asking “Where did you find this?” We traveled to Italy, Switzerland, Bangkok and Hong Kong to discover the best of the best, before it became popular to do so. Our company vision and core values speak to “team” and “commitment” and “respect,” but just as we have with you, our loyal and trusting customers, we try and think beyond ourselves

and really place our relationships and partnerships above all else. It takes two to tango and it takes a lot of trust to build a multi-generational business. We thank you, our customers, all the service providers to our locations and corporate ofﬁces, and the hundreds of manufacturers and brands that we work with day in and day out to provide our communities with fantastic products, great values and services, as well as an amazing shopping experience. Success for all breeds good competition and smarter minds looking toward our future. By John Green

watches When did you receive your first watch? It was a gift from my father. I was probably seven years old and at the time this watch was a big hit. I recently wore the first watch my grandfather bought for me in 1992. It’s a Parsifal which has been in the collection for more than 20 years. We have a family museum and I probably have between one and three pieces of each reference in house. It’s nice to get some inspiration from what my grandfather created. What is it like to follow in his footsteps, and now to work alongside your father and brother? My brother Pierre is in charge of our second company, 88 Rue du Rhone, which we launched two years ago. His office is right near mine and we see each other all the time, but it was important for each of us to have our own responsibilities. My father has not officially retired. He still comes into the office for several hours a day, but he’s a happy man now. He’s enjoying being a grandfather and spending time with my children. At the same he still oversees our Asian markets and is a fantastic advisor when I need his support. It is a privilege to work with him. As the youngest CEO of a Geneva-based watch brand, how do you think your fresh perspective can be an advantage? Being the youngest is great, but being surrounded by a strong team is more important. There will always be people who say “You’re too young.” But I have big ambition and a vision for the brand, and I’m sure that our customers can feel that passion. Hopefully it will get them excited too. Being young is also a good thing when it comes to the hectic travel schedule this job requires. It’s important for me to meet all our retail and supply partners to show them how much we appreciate them and how much I need their support. Showing that we are behind them and we are doing everything we can to support them is the most important part of my job today.

PASSING THE TORCH Third-generation CEO Elie Bernheim continues Raymond Weil’s tradition of excellence. JILLIAN L ROCHELLE A

What legacy do you hope to leave behind? There is a French proverb that says the first generation builds the company, the second expands the company and the third (most of the time) destroys what the first two generations have built. I’m just hoping everyday that I will not be an example of this, that my team and I will bring Raymond Weil to a higher level. If I put this pressure on myself it is only because I see a huge potential for our brand to grow around the world, particularly in the States. This is my plan for the future. My children are three and one so it’s too early to tell if they will develop an interest, but I definitely hope to keep Raymond Weil as a family business. It’s tradition. It’s a privilege for a father to work with his children, and if I could do that I would be so happy.

Did you know from a young age that you wanted to be involved in the family business? My father always reminds me that I was 10 years old when I came to him after a long trip, and I asked, “Okay, what’s going on with our Swedish distributor? I remember you told me that you had some financial issues...” He was thinking “Oh my, my son is too young for that kind of thing,” but I always knew that one day I would join the company. I took my first position when I was 25, as a salesman in the German market. We had a car and we took our sales rack from store to store for weeks at a time. Above: Pierre and Elie Bernheim, pictured with their father Olivier (center) continue the traditions their grandfather Raymond Weil began in 1976. Right: Elie’s new favorite, the Toccata timepiece.

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Left and above: John and Marc selecting the best of the best in fine jewelry and timepieces.

BASELWORLD The Pulse of the Market

Visiting the world’s premier trade fair for fine jewelry and luxury timepieces.

here’s no better place in the universe to soak up the energy, technology and creativity of the watch and jewelry world than at the industry’s international trade fair in Basel, Switzerland. Baselworld 2014, which took place this year in March/April and previewed 2015 fashion, featured a magnificent array of 1,500 jewelry and watch Marc, designer Roberto Coin, John, and Roberto Coin’s Peter Webster. exhibitors from 40-plus countries, each booth a complex architectural wonder of beautifully designed showrooms, offices, bathrooms, kitchens, elevators and more. In fact, in the six weeks prior to the show, about 20,000 workers assembled thousands of tons of steel, wood, glass and cables into what amounted to a self-contained city within the exhibit hall. At final count, more than 150,000 attendees came from around the world to immerse themselves in the luxury, innovation and expertise of this amazing industry event. The economic impact of Baselworld is enormous: the value of Swiss watch exports alone was about $24 billion last year. What’s more, the fair generates an income of about $2.6 billion, and creates tens of thousands of jobs. Confirms Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern, “We’ve been present in Basel since 1931 as it is the most important platform for meeting our top retailers. This year, we also received more than 1,000 journalists…” But for us at Lux Bond & Green, the real value of the show lies in its magnificent luxury offerings. We’ve been traveling to Baselworld since the late ’70s and have watched it evolve into the most important timepiece showplace in the world. Be it the great brands we partner with, such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, or those we just admire, we work to find the latest and greatest value and designs for our customers and collectors.

A MAGICAL CITY At the junction of three countries (in Switzerland bordering France and Germany), Basel has a distinctly cosmopolitan charm. The historic Old Town boasts narrow winding streets and quaint market squares with wonderful shops and restaurants. It’s a romantic city made for strolling the sundrenched banks of the Rhine or sipping some good wine at an outdoor café while chatting with interesting people from all over the world. One caveat: if you visit during Baselworld, you’re not likely to find a room as hotels book up months in advance (and charge accordingly!). Many jewelry buyers stay in Zurich and commute to Basel by train, or else they sleep in temporary barges along the Rhine set up specifically for visitors to the fair.

P OIS MOI COLLECTION

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ooh-la-la. After you satisfy your taste buds at one of our fine restaurants, indulge your good taste at our unique collection of shops. It’s a delicious experience you won’t want to miss. Call 1.888.226.7711 or visit mohegansun.com.

Shops: Bare Minerals • bluwire • Brewster’s Trading Post • Brighton Collectibles • Brookstone • Caché • Chico’s Citizen Watch • Clay Pipe • Coach • Dylan’s Candy Bar • The Essentials • Everything Under The Sun • Galina’s Godiva Chocolatier • Landau • Lush • Lux Bond & Green • Margaritaville’s Smuggler’s Hold • Momentum Trading Post The Old Farmer’s Almanac General Store • Once Upon A Time Toys • Oriental Fine Arts & Crafts • Puma • Robert Graham Sephora • Spin Street • Sunglasses USA • Swarovski • Tiffany & Co. • Tommy Bahama • Trading Cove • Trailblazer Yankee Candle Restaurants: Ballo Italian Restaurant • Ben & Jerry’s • Bobby Flay’s Bar Americain • Bobby’s Burger Palace Bow & Arrow Sports Bar • Chief’s Deli • Dunkin’ Donuts • Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana • Geno’s Bagels, Sweets & Subs Geno’s Fast Break • Geno’s Pub • Hash House A Go Go • Imus Ranch Coffee • Jasper White’s Summer Shack Jasper White’s Summer Shack Express • Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville • Johnny Rockets • Krispy Kreme Doughnuts The Lansdowne Irish Pub & Music House • Michael Jordan’s 23.sportcafe • Michael Jordan’s Steak House The Original SoupMan • Seasons Buffet • SolToro Tequila Grill • Starbucks Coffee • Sunrise Square Food Court Todd English’s Tuscany • Virgil’s Real Barbecue • Wok-On by Geno’s Fast Break Conveniently located in Mystic Country.

AMERICAN WATCHMAKING IS CRAFTING A COMEBACK IN THE CITY THAT ALWAYS DOES. THE RUNWELL CHRONO FEATURING AN ALLIGATOR LEATHER STRAP AND CREAM DIAL WITH TWO SUB EYES AND DATE INDICATOR DRIVEN BY THE DETROIT-BUILT ARGONITE 5021 MOVEMENT. EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT FINE WATCH AND JEWELRY STORES.

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PASSING THE TIME

Patek Philippe celebrates 175 years at the pinnacle of fine watchmaking. LAURIE KAHLE

his year, Patek Philippe marks a milestone that few companies will ever achieve: its 175th anniversary. The revered Geneva watchmaker has operated without interruption since May 1, 1839, when it was founded by Antoine Norbert de Patek. He was joined by Adrien Philippe six years later. Today, it stands as the last familyowned independent watch manufacturer in Geneva under the auspices of the Stern family, which acquired the brand in 1932. Thierry Stern, who represents the fourth generation of Sterns at the helm, has some surprises in store to commemorate the occasion, though he will reveal nothing until the brand unveils its 175th Anniversary collection in Geneva this fall. Stern’s love of musical minute repeaters and decorative métiers d’art offers some clues to what’s in store. Expectations are high given that the 150th anniversary in 1989 saw the debut of the Calibre 89 pocket watch, hailed as the most complicated watch in the world with 33 complications. Stern recalls how the 150th anniversary collection, especially its minute repeater wristwatches, signaled a transformation for the brand. “Years later, I realized that anniversary marked a new beginning for complications,” he says. “Before that, such complications were normally for pocket watches. It was a celebration of a milestone, but it was also about a new movement and a new era.” Stern, 43, has brought a more youthful perspective to Patek’s hallowed halls since he took over as president from his father Philippe five years ago. While Patek Philippe has maintained its traditional core values, Stern has expanded the use of steel to broaden the brand’s appeal to a younger audience. Women have also benefited with a range of complicated timepieces—including a splitseconds chronograph, minute repeater and perpetual calendar—and striking jeweled novelties, such as this year’s diamond-set Gondolo Ref. 7042/100R-001 with an Akoya pearl bracelet. For men, the new steel version of the Ref. 5960/1A-001 Annual Calendar Chronograph makes a contemporary style statement with its white dial highlighted in black and red. And the Ref. 5990/1A001 Nautilus Travel Time Chronograph, powered by a new automatic movement, combines a chronograph with a practical dual time function. “From Patek Philippe, people expect beauty, quality, accuracy, but also some surprise,” says Stern. “In my mind, there will be two lines: one with useful complications you need every day, while the other is more complicated—minute repeaters, tourbillons, split-second chronographs—which you may not need, but you enjoy the quality of them. Those are really the pieces of art.”

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ADDING PANACHE This season’s wardrobe essential is a take on every season’s wardrobe essential: perfect pearls! KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

Next to sound judgment, diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world.” –Jean de la Bruyere

here are few creations of nature as beautiful, versatile, romantic, or transformative as genuine pearls. Coveted as far back as 51 BCE (the age of Cleopatra), even a simple strand of lustrous, well-matched pearls will add instant panache to everything you wear, from a T- shirt and jeans to a little black dress. Dressing with pearls does not require complicated how-to charts. Simply clasp on a single strand to enhance the elegance of everything in your wardrobe, or splurge on a longer length to be worn doubled or tripled for maximum impact. Akoya, fresh water, Black, White or Golden South Sea, Conch, Melo, Baroque, Keshi, Mabe, natural or cultured: the choices are vast, the rewards more so. Follow your heart and choose pearls that most closely reflect your spirit; talk to our highly trained associates and we’ll help you make the perfect selection. For holiday 2014, options include suspended settings that showcase the pearl from every angle, and pearls mixed with colored gemstones (mint tourmalines, star sapphires) or with fancy-cut diamonds. Another suggestion: once you own that perfect strand of luminous white or ivory pearls, why not test the magic and mystery of Black South Sea cultured pearls? In 1914, exactly a century ago, Mikimoto established its first Black cultured pearl farm on Okinawa Island. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, Mikimoto has launched a limited-edition multi-colored Black South Sea cultured pearl necklace and bracelet set with signature clasps. Consider too Mikimoto’s Black and White South Sea cultured pearl gradient lariat set in 18K white gold with pavé diamond clasp (pictured far left), the Baroque Black South Sea cultured pearl and pavé diamond ring (pictured left), or Black South Sea pearl and diamond Embrace earrings. Could there be a more meaningful holiday gift? Or as the poets put it: “Love makes everything beautiful, even tears become pearls if they flow in someone’s love.”

trends Stephen Webster Crystal Haze earrings in 18K rose gold from the Lady Stardust collection, featuring doublet with pink opal and white diamonds.

Stephen Webster Fingers cocktail ring from the Magnipheasant collection, with white opals surrounding brilliant white diamonds.

A FEAST FOR THE EYES

Amrapali Mystic aqua opal earrings.

Amrapali Fingers ring with rubies and diamonds.

Help yourself to jewels in every color.

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ewelry fashion this season is about fun—pieces that make you smile. “While white diamonds and neutral precious stones will forever be Hollywood favorites,” says Ginnina D’Orazio, “all the colored gems being used right now in designer jewelry are making a lasting impact on the red carpet.” And she would certainly know: for more than a decade,

celebrities and their stylists have made D’Orazio & Associates, a private showroom in Beverly Hills, a must-stop destination. When stars like Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Angelina Jolie and Amy Adams appear at awards shows, movie premieres and film festivals, many of the dazzling jewelry designs they wear are on loan through the showroom.

Amrapali Nine Sunflower Navrata floral ear cuffs in 18K yellow gold.

Sutra Jewels 18K black gold opal Marquee ring. Marco Bicego hand-engraved 18K yellow gold bracelet from the Siviglia collection, with a spectrum of rose-cut cushion sapphires.

MULTICOLOR BRILLIANCE

OPALS & DRUZIES & DOUBLETS, OH MY!

With inside access to Hollywood’s A-listers, D’Orazio can confirm that fanciful multicolor mixes are a key fashion direction this year. Think of words like rainbow, graffiti and kaleidoscope—anything that invokes images of joyful, juicy color combinations. Such upbeat jewelry with prismatic palettes happens to be right in step with fashion’s painterly styles, too. Elie Saab and Giambattista Valli, for example, both presented 2015 resort collections brilliantly awash in artistic multi-hued fabrics that look like studies in Impressionism. In the trending jewelry look, all of sapphire’s fancy shades— pink, orange, purple, green, red—are particularly popular, as are mixes of three (or more) natural colored diamonds.

“The big story was opal,” Hawk continues. “If you want your style to be ontrend this year, opal jewelry is a must-have. Some Boulder opals exhibit a beautiful pattern that brings to mind the great abstract painters. And Ethiopian opal is awe-inspiring; remember Cate Blanchett’s Chopard opal earrings at the Academy Awards?” Luckily, since opal was one of Tucson’s strongest selling gems, you’ll have many types and colors to choose from this year (including black opal, white opal and crystal opal). Talking about other on-trend gems, Hawk suggests “when you’re feeling extra-arty and daring, be sure to layer on something with druzy. One thing’s for sure: No one else will be wearing it because every druzy quartz is a one-of-a-kind wonder.” Hawk says the gem show was filled with brilliant hues, “even metallic druzies, which are gleaming varieties coated with a film of gold, platinum, sterling silver or copper. And they were hot, hot, hot!”

RED ALERT One thing to try this season is mixing your multicolor jewelry with singlecolor gem pieces, especially red stones. Alongside that colorful rose-cut stone bracelet, for example, add a new red gem stack to create fashionable arm candy. “We’ve had a lot of celebrities select jewelry with spinel and rhodolite garnet,” notes D’Orazio. “These semi-precious stones give you brilliant red color that makes a statement, but with an affordable price tag.” Nonetheless, two of the precious reds—ruby and fancy red sapphire— are surely worth the price. Favorites this year in have been slightly edgy designs with crimson-hued stones set in darkened gold or blackened silver. For many red gem beauties, inspiration began in February in Tucson, Arizona at the annual AGTA GemFair Tucson, the world’s most important annual marketplace for natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls. Robyn Hawk, gem cutter, mineral expert and self-proclaimed “serial blogger”—one of her eight blogs is devoted to Tucson’s prestigious gem show—says, “The desert was resplendent in vibrant jewel tones: fuchsia spinel, fanta orange spessartite garnet, the ruby-like scarlet of rubellite tourmaline, vivid lime-green peridot, and the languid purply-blue of tanzanite.”

FUN FASHION CHOICES For the most fashion-forward looks, whether you’re wearing druzy, doublets, opal, red gems, or multicolor designs, there are three words to remember this season: layer, layer, layer! Many luxe new necklaces feature varying shapes of colored gems on a single elongated chain. And for bracelets, odd-numbered stacks are most on-trend in thin and very thin gauges. Mixing and matching super-slim bangles from different brands is best, as it gives a uniquely customized look for the wrist without having to design custom pieces. Of course, when it comes to the ultimate in high-end hip this year, it’s often about the ears and hands. Ear cuffs clip onto the top of your ear, while ear climbers—aka “ear vines”—sparkle upward from the lobe, at once edgy and elegant. For beautifully adorned hands, 2014 style is about everything from dramatic one-finger elongated knuckle rings worn on any finger... to delicate midi-rings that sit between the fingernail and knuckle... to multifinger rings that adventurously stretch over two or three fingers... to hand jewelry with sparkling chains and stones draped from finger to wrist. Yes, this is a happy time for jewelry, so have fun this fall!

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T H E B I G D AY

BY KRISTEN FINELLO

new twists on tradition WHEN IT COMES TO TYING THE KNOT, COUPLES AND EVENT DESIGNERS ARE CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR WAYS TO PUT A UNIQUE SPIN ON TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS. FROM MUSEUM-WORTHY CAKES TO DRAMATIC DRESSES, STEAL THESE IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR BIG DAY A STANDOUT SUCCESS.

SENSATIONAL SEATS Not long ago, draping guest seats with fabric chair covers was a simple and popular way to add interest and elegance at a ceremony or reception. “Over time, though, everyone got tired of seeing so much fabric in a room and chair covers were replaced by the chiavari chair,” says Dallas-based celebrity wedding and event specialist Donnie Brown, author of Donnie Brown Weddings: From the Couture to the Cake. The chiavari, with its classic, elegant style, became the go-to for many couples and event designers. Now the chameleon chair—aptly named because it can be customized to complement virtually any wedding aesthetic—has become the seat of choice. “Chameleon chairs are the coolest chairs in the world,” says Brown, who has used them at many events. Made of steel, the basic chair comes in several styles and leg colors including black, gold and silver. Dress them up with seat cushions, chair covers and jackets (longer swaths of fabric) in dozens of fabric colors, from charcoal and platinum to eggplant and raspberry. For an even more dramatic look, choose chair covers or jackets with tulle, lace, metallic or ruffles. “Now you can completely customize your chairs to your event,” says Brown. “They are fabulous.”

DECADENT DÉCOR “Sparkle and glitz are really big right now,” explains Brown. One creative way to bring some bling to your event is to incorporate jewelry into the décor. Using brooches is especially chic. They can glam up cakes, escort cards, napkins (tie with a pretty ribbon and attach a brooch), menu cards and bridal bouquets. “One of the big things these days is using brooches on the cake,” says Brown. “I also

around each tier instead of piping.” Rhinestones can add a reflective element to guest tables too. “Instead of a fabric runner, arrange a wide band of rhinestones down the center of the table,” suggests Brown. Traditional linens are getting a high-style makeover with the addition of embellishments such as ruffles, stones and beads. Seasonally-hued stones in amber, black and brown are especially trendy for fall.

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did a wedding where we decorated the cake by stringing rhinestone necklaces

ELEGANT AFFAIRS

THE FRESHEST FARE From cocktail hour to dinner, the focus is on fresh, tasty and elegant. “It’s about the quality of the food, not just having an abundance of it,” says Andrea Correale, president and founder of Elegant Affairs Caterers in New York. “People are eating less and looking for healthier items such as local, organic produce.” Farm-to-table is a huge trend and couples are displaying menu cards that list the sources of the food they’re serving. The long-popular antipasto table is out, says Correale. In its place she suggests a chef-manned burrata (creamy mozzarella) bar with a selection of pestos and a hanging bread display. Also popular are vegan sushi and dishes such as free-range organic chicken with kale or quinoa salad. For couples wanting to update the traditional Champagne toast, Correale serves flutes of Champagne Jello topped with a toast point and caviar. And whether it’s a rolling oyster bar, gueridon service (in which some dishes are partially prepared tableside on a food service trolley) or strolling waiters offering organic beet and taro root chips, interaction and old-time elegance are back big-time. In fact, even the venerable Viennese table has been replaced by butler-passed bites such as pie fries, cheesecake lollipops, and warm cookies with a shot of milk.

ONE-OF-A-KIND CONFECTIONS No longer just a sweet treat to finish off the meal, cakes are becoming an important design element at weddings. “Couples want a cake that reflects their individuality and harmonizes with the look and feel of their event,” says Allison Kelleher, owner of AK Cake Design in Portland, Oregon. “That could mean an elegant white cake with sugar flowers or a bold, brightly colored creation.” Today’s cakes are impressive works of art that feature elements such as mosaics, metallics and hand-painting. So-called “naked” cakes—tiers of cake and filling without an iced outer layer—are also popular with couples favoring a natural look. They can be served as one large cake or individual mini cakes. Also hot: unusual cake shapes such as spheres and taller-than-usual tiers. “Cake tiers have typically been four inches high but now we’re

taller,” says Kelleher. “When stacked all together they make for a lovely and graceful cake.”

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seeing individual tiers that are five to six inches or

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DRESSES THAT IMPRESS Every bride wants a dress that wows, and the latest looks don’t disappoint. White is timeless but dresses in soft tones such as blush and peach are gaining popularity with fashion-forward brides looking for a new twist on tradition, says Tara Nattini, president of bridal design house Isabelle Armstrong. “The silhouette may be classic but the color makes it modern.” For another contemporary take, brides are opting for subtle yet striking ombre designs that gradually transition from white or ivory to a color such as pink or peach. Also on-trend: gowns that highlight the bride’s back. “The back is really the focal point when the bride is walking down the aisle, so we’re accentuating it with crystals and lace, says Nattini. “Plus, jewelers are doing dramatic necklaces that trail down the back and dresses with bare backs really show them off.” Finally, taking a cue from Duchess Katherine, and more recently, Kim Kardashian, brides are opting for sleeves to the elbow or wrist. “Once considered very traditional, sleeves are becoming more modern and trendy,” says Johanna Kraft, designer and production manager at Isabelle Armstrong. Her fall collection includes gowns with detachable sleeves that give brides two looks in one dress: classic long sleeves for the ceremony and a sexy, sleeveless reception style.

WE ARE FAMILY When it comes to choosing attendants, couples are ignoring outdated rules and following their hearts. For one thing, they no longer feel obligated to have an equal number of bridesmaids and groomsmen, so there’s no pressure to fill a spot or leave out someone you’d like to include. “I’m also seeing a lot more male/female role reversals,” says Brown. A bride, for example, might have her brother or a close male friend on “her side” rather than only asking sisters or female friends. Having parents or even grandparents in the bridal party is another new twist. For her March MICHAEL CASWELL PHOTOGRAPHY

2014 wedding, Cali Solorio of Austin, Texas asked her beloved grandmother and great aunt to serve as flower girls. The ladies joyfully tossed petals as they walked down the aisle. “We got so many compliments. People couldn’t stop talking about them,” says Solorio. “I loved having them in my wedding and I’m so glad we decided to do something untraditional that people will remember.”

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THE HONEYMOON

BY KELLY E. CARTER

LIFETIME ADVENTURES

HORSEBACK RIDE IN BOTSWANA

SURF IN THE MALDIVES Add romance to action with a stay in an over-the-water bungalow at a luxurious resort in this tropical paradise in the Indian Ocean. Known for its spectacular whitesand beaches and shimmering turquoise waters, the Maldives are also where water-loving lovers can hang 10 together on some of the most perfect waves in the world. Surf breaks are endless but immediate access from resorts is limited. Charter a boat to reach the best breaks and escape the crowds that pack boat shuttles from hotels during the busy months. Surfing in the Maldives is available year round, but June to September are the prime months for honeymooners chasing the best swells. Avoid the masses in the Central Atoll and the more isolated South Atolls, but expect plenty of company in the Malé Atolls. TropicSurf can arrange luxury surfing experiences with five-star boats and resorts, expert guides and tailored trips such as a romantic dinner on a deserted island or a private seaplane to a secluded surf break (which would take a boat several hours to reach). Visit tropicsurf.net.

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Safaris, one of travel’s ultimate thrills, are even more exciting from the saddle. They don’t get any better than in Botswana, where game is wide-ranging and plentiful. Home to all of the Big Five (lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros), Botswana also boasts Africa’s largest concentration of elephants. Ride through the glittering Makgadikgadi Salt Pans and the expansive horizons of the Okavango Delta, where it’s possible to come across elephants, zebra, hippos and giraffes. Lovebirds who go during green season, the early part of the year and when the dry savannah turns verdant, have to put up with a little rain but benefit from the numerous birds drawn to the lush landscape. In the Kalahari they’ll have the opportunity to ride alongside the zebra, wildebeest and springbok migration, and should be able to enjoy a more personalized experience thanks to fewer crowds. Those who disdain pre-packaged tours can have Explore Africa design a highly-customized, private experience tailored to their budget, created for beginner to advanced riders, and offering accommodations ranging from luxury lodges to mobile camps, whether it be for one day or two weeks. Special honeymoon arrangements can be made as well as handcrafted, one-of-a-kind adventures. Visit exploreafrica.net.

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During sundowner, newlyweds can toast while gazing at a spectacular sunset.

BACKROADS

TREK FROM CUSCO TO MACHU PICCHU Think of the fun newlyweds can have rubbing each other’s feet every evening after a lodge-to-lodge journey on foot from Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire, to Machu Picchu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Machu Picchu, rising nearly 8,000 feet above sea level in a tropical mountain forest, may be one of the most famous sites in the world and is visited by countless travelers annually, but there’s still a way for couples to have a distinct experience while visiting this 15th-century Inca creation. With a voyage arranged through Backroads, honeymooners can have porters and mules transport their luggage while they tackle the trail on foot during the day. At night, they’ll sip bubbly in the outdoor hot tub of a luxurious hotel. As a way to control the tourism impact on the area, Machu Picchu mandates that all visitors take its buses to the cultural site. But honeymooners in search of romance can grab one of the early buses to enjoy the first light of the day and slip away to a quiet corner away from the crowds to take it all in. The more adventurous in search of the most impressive view can hike Machu Picchu Mountain, using a special permit from Backroads. As if the trip isn’t mind-blowing enough, the company can help make this an even more extraordinary expedition. For an additional fee, they’ll provide Champagne that guests can sneak in to the ruins and arrange for a private dinner with the chef at Sol y Luna restaurant, room upgrades at lodges, and a private meeting with a shaman to read their cocoa leaves. Visit backroads.com.

KITE SKI THROUGH ANTARCTICA This frosty, remote continent gives thrill-seeking twosomes even more reason to snuggle. By itself, Antarctica sounds like a journey beyond the imagination of many. Toss in the exhilaration of kite-skiing and the stimulation of ice climbing and newlyweds will relish an adrenaline-pumping honeymoon on the Earth’s southernmost continent, where stunning scenery, dotted by icebergs at every turn, overwhelms. Whisk across pristine snow while kite-skiing—more like cross-country than downhill skiing—or ascend virgin peaks while ice-climbing untouched mountains. Those who book an adventure with White Desert, which doesn’t require guests to be athletes, only in normal physical condition, follow as professional polar explorers guide them to nirvana. White Desert offers standard programs that include climbing, kite-skiing and a visit to the Emperor Penguin colony to see the real life stars of March of the Penguins, but also designs bespoke excursions to meet clients’ wishes, such as a special kite-skiing trip using 4x4 for support while out in the field. When a couple wed last December at its camp, which fuses old-world luxury and high-tech performance, the bride wore a white dress—along with a parka. Visit white-desert.com.

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THE JEWELRY

BY LORRAINE D E PASQUE

from this day forward JEWELRY TO CHERISH FOR A LIFETIME.

When pop singer Ashlee Simpson got engaged to Diana Ross’ son last winter, Evan gave his bride-to-be a vintage-look platinum and gold ring of diamonds and rubies. The jeweler who made the ring said Ashlee’s fiancé “was looking for a unique ring that had everything: love, romance, beauty and character. And he didn’t want anything traditional.”

COMMITTING TO THE BAND When buying wedding bands, be sure to ask your jeweler to show you some wraps. The engagement ring and wedding band are designed to be worn together, as the band seamlessly wraps around the engagement ring shank, making the set dazzle like a single piece of jewelry. “Another way to get that big diamond look is by buying one band with clusters of diamonds,” recommends Gizzi. You can also get a smaller diamond set in the center of a

ENGAGING CUTS & COLOR

wider band.

If you, like Simpson, are looking for a style less traditional—even just a bit—there are many options. Sometimes the twist is in the styling, other times in the gems. “Diamond cushions, emeralds, radiants and Asschers are the hot cuts

making a big comeback,” says Amanda Gizzi of Jewelers of America. Consider, too, alternatives to white diamonds. According to the trend-watch website

fashionwindows.com, “Women have been adding birthstones to their bridal rings. Also meaningful colors. Red gems are popular, as red signifies, to many, undying love, passion, energy and power.” Speaking of color, have you thought about

DOWN THE AISLE, SPARKLING IN STYLE This passion for personalization extends to the jewels you’ll wear on your big day. Hair

yellow gold? As fashion channels the ’70s and

jewelry is back in a big way, so look at combs and tiaras, and also brooches that can clip

’80s this fall/winter, many bridal brands, too, travel

into the hair.

back to those decades, when rings were mainly precious yellow metal. Gizzi adds, “Men are also opening up to the idea of ‘man-gagement’ rings, thanks to Johnny Depp. Again, there are no rules; any style or metal can be used.”

Be sure to consider ear cuffs and climbers: fashionable alternatives to simple studs or classic chandeliers. As a finishing touch to your perfect manicure—and bridal rings, of course–consider high-impact knuckle rings, delicate midi-rings and hand jewelry, with its slivers of precious metal and stones expanding across the hand. Yes, today’s bridal jewelry can sometimes be funky. But with the help of your jeweler guiding you, it will always be fashionable. And above all: jewelry you can fall in love with.

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THE PLANNING

APPILY EVER AFTER First comes love, then comes engagement, then comes hours spent on Pinterest. Once you’re done cataloging unique ways to use mason jars at the reception, look beyond Pinterest to these four other wedding-planning apps—they’ll carry you from pre-planning

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FOR COLORCODED INSPIRATION: LOVERLY

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The two-year-old Loverly lets users “search, shop and save your wedding ideas.” The search part is like Pinterest with a colorful twist: It categorizes its beautiful inspiration images by hues, which get as specific as aqua and marigold. Users can save their favorite snaps, as well as find wedding vendors and shop for day-of items, all from the site or iOS app. “We’ve heard stories of couples planning from their phones on their train commute to and from work and planning before bed on their phone,” says Loverly founder and CEO Kellee Khalil.

There are apps for wedding RSVPs. There are apps for reception seating charts. There are apps for wedding budgets. And then there’s Pro Wedding Planner—which bundles all of that and more into a single iOS app. “Most wedding apps are more targeted towards research or blogs, or just have a simple checklist,” says Janel Leonor, marketing manager for Zysco, the maker of Pro Wedding Planner. “[Our app] has the complete set of modules needed to organize the wedding.” The $4.99 price point is spendy for an app, but Pro Wedding Planner includes just about everything you need for planning logistics: a module for tracking RSVPs and thank-you notes, a menu-planning section, wedding-day timeline templates, and more.

Coordinating details for the wedding itself is so consuming that it can be tough to carve out time to plan your honeymoon. Who can think of booking a guide for the Roman ruins when the flowers still aren’t finalized? Luckily, the highly rated Pocket Guide App for iOS and Android vows to turn your phone into a virtual tour guide, in global cities from Abu Dhabi to Zurich. “[You] don’t have to join a live guided tour group,” says Pocket Guide spokesman Istvan Sandor. The audio content, which is recorded by local experts, provides information about landmarks and offers tips on where to eat and drink, just like a real guide. An added bonus for overseas honeymooners: Once you’ve downloaded your chosen tour, the app can work in offline mode to avoid steep roaming charges. So take your phone and your new spouse, and enjoy the sights stress-free.

inspiration to the big day and beyond.

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FOR WRANGLING THE DAY-OF DETAILS—AND PHOTOS: APPY COUPLE No computer-programming experience? No problem. Appy Couple helps marrieds-to-be build a wedding website and app for iOS or Android—without writing a single line of code. Simply choose from beautiful templates in categories like “vintage” and “Gatsby,” upload need-to-know wedding details, and for $35 Appy Couple does the work for you. Bonus features include an RSVP management system and in-app virtual toasts. “The product had to work for any tradition, in any country, on any platform and still be beautiful, social and personal,” says Sharmeen Mitha, Appy Couple’s cofounder and CEO. “This is the ‘mantra’ behind anything our company does.”

For more than 20 years, Pantone, the global

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Celebrated for producing works composed for intimate venues, New York’s Gotham Chamber Opera is now in its 12th season. Performances have included rarities from the Baroque era, such as Mozart’s Il sogno di Scipione and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, and contemporary operas including I Have No Stories to Tell You by Lembit Beecher and The Raven by Toshio Hosokawa. During the 2014/2015 season, the company will present a revival of a favorite, El gato con botas (Puss in Boots), by Xavier Montsalvatge, at New York’s El Museo del Barrio. The opera tells the children’s story of a miller who inherits a mangy cat with magical talents. The cat woos a princess for the miller and, after defeating an evil ogre through trickery, happily unites the miller and princess. They marry and provide a warm home for the cat (which is probably what the cat had in mind all along).

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GATHERING THE GRAPES At the 56-acre Hestan Vineyards located at the base of Okell Hill on Napa Valley’s eastern slopes, individually farmed blocks are planted with all five Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. The grapes are co-harvested and cofermented to create Stephanie Proprietary Red Wine, a Bordeaux made from a layered blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 16% Malbec, 12% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Limited to 900 cases, Stephanie is a complex wine with an intriguing nose of licorice, clove and sweet spice mingled with cedar, tobacco and black currant. And rich mocha notes unfold on the supple palate, lingering well into the long, elegant finish.

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Sculptor Kan Yasuda’s critically acclaimed work is exhibited and installed at galleries and public spaces all over the world. The Boboli Gardens in Florence displayed the first abstract sculptures in this 500-year-old collection; a solo exhibition featured 18 large works at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park; and a 17-acre sculpture park is dedicated to him in Japan. Working in marble (his studio is in Pietrasanta in northern Italy, near the Carrara quarries), Yasuda’s creations are gentle, tranquil and contemplative, encouraging interaction with the viewer. At his recent American debut show at Eykyn Maclean Gallery, when asked how an individual should chose a sculpture, Yasada replied, “Touch it, and if it touches you back…”

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Rarities, a new bar in the recently renovated New York Palace Hotel, specializes in vintage and hard-to-find spirits, wines and liqueurs. enthusiastic customer) and much more, all available to drink, at a price. “When I began collecting, it was incredibly inexpensive,” he says as he shows off pictures of an 1860 rye and a 1905 bottle of Bacardi rum. “Now a bottle I bought 15 years ago for $500 sells for $5,000.” Such is the appeal of fine and rare spirits today. At New York City’s Pouring Ribbons, hipsters order a 1951 green chartreuse liqueur ($110 per ounce), while stylish financial types and celebrities sip “Reserve” cocktails made with rare spirits at the recently expanded NoMad Hotel Bar. And San Francisco’s Hard Water has placed the emphasis on its American whiskey collection, including those classified as “Allocated and Out of Production,” all served by the ounce Seeking to replicate the vintage experience at home? Edgar Harden, of the Old Spirits Company in London, is an excellent source for a seemingly endless supply of spirits and liqueurs dating from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Or consider picking up an 1863 single-harvest tawny port from Taylor Fladgate. Repackaged in a handsome decanter and box, a limited number of bottles recently went on sale for about $4,000.

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t’s not so unusual to find a high-end bar or restaurant pouring a 50year-old Scotch whisky or cognac. But in the past few years, an increasing number of spots are collecting and offering pours of very old gins, bourbons, chartreuse and anything else that sat around unopened for decades, even centuries. “The concept is that we are very much focused on giving something unique to the Palace guest,” says Karim Lakhani of the new Rarities bar hidden inside the New York Palace Hotel. The space—once the Helmsley Palace and originally the Villard Mansion—is now home to an elegant Belle Epoque-influenced, 25-seat lounge specializing in the rare, unusual and very old. Though the menu varies, one recent standout was a Hannisville rye whiskey, distilled in 1912 and stashed in a huge demijohn bottle during Prohibition. Individual two-ounce pours of the earthy, lightly oxidized rye ran for $175. Other recent gems included a Taylor Fladgate Scion port from 1855 and a Frapin cognac dated 1888. The trend of specializing in vintage spirits beyond cognac may have originated with Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese, head bartender at the new Salvatore’s Bar in London. The collection he’s amassed is mind boggling: Orange Curacao from the 1860s, Fernet from the 1960s, a 1788 Clos de Griffier Vieux Cognac (accidentally shattered two years ago by an

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Music festivals like Coachella have been a big source of fashion inspiration as of late. New York-based forecasting firm The Doneger Group has coined the trend “Frontier,” calling out festival-influenced saddlebags, pouches and anything with fringe. Fashion Snoops’ Laura Miller describes the trend as bohemian mixed with tribal influences. “We saw it on the runways from brands like Ralph Lauren, Tory Burch and Etro,” she adds.

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Backpacks are… well… back, and you don’t have to be a student to carry one. While silhouettes are smaller than your typical knapsack, it’s also not the mini backpack you remember from the ’90s. Backpacks can be found in various fabrications for wherever you want to carry them: try an active-influenced sling in a nylon fabric for a stylish way to hit the yoga studio, or high-fashion quilted leather for a more upscale look. And if you can’t commit, convertible backpacks (those that can be either worn on the back or converted into a satchel) are trending too.

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The drawstring bucket bag is reemerging for fall, making an important impact on the runways. “This is a nod to the ’70s trend, which is in full swing with a cleaned-up ‘mom’ look,” explains Jacqui Ma of trend-forecasting firm WGSN. Size doesn’t matter here either: go for a big “black hole” bucket or a smaller drawstring style.

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JACK NICKLAUS IN PARADISE Redefining the Los Cabos resort experience. EDWARD KIERSH

n the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, high above sheer, windswept cliffs offering stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean, the legendary “Golden Bear” has collaborated with Mother Nature to design a breathtaking—and provocative—$40 million, eight-years-in-themaking golf course that promises to redefine the Los Cabos resort experience. Opening this October, Jack Nicklaus’ challenging 7,224-yard, par-72 Quivira Golf Club, featuring three holes that “literally hang over the ocean,” will be the centerpiece of two luxury resorts and three high-end real estate communities. It will also be “unlike any other course in Los Cabos,” according to Nicklaus, who has designed five other courses in the area, since even high-handicap golfers can savor the jaw-dropping views

provided by the unique mountain-ocean-desert ecosystem. “Many people will think it is the most spectacular golf course [in the world], while some will struggle with it,” says Nicklaus, the “Golfer of the Century” with 120 professional PGA tour victories and 18 major championship wins. And now, he’s the designer of 380 courses worldwide. “Yet this property was far too unique to try to create a resort course that would be suited just for high-handicappers. It was a course where you had to take advantage of all the spectacular [topographic] situations, and whether they were too difficult or not, you had to employ them. This is a terrain that offers more elevation changes and oceanfront exposure than any other course in Los Cabos. If you look at golf as a fun experience and want to play in an exciting place, you will love Quivira.” (continued)

Indicative of that excitement, several holes that rise more than 350 feet above sea level afford views of frolicking whales and crashing waves. Yet perhaps most exhilarating is the dramatic three-quarter-mile drive to the fifth hole, which crosses arroyo-spanning bridges and traces a switchback route up the side of a mountain. An awe-inspiring climb already dubbed “the greatest drive in golf,” this marvelous ascent is more than 200 feet above sea level, and once ending at the tee at the short par-4 fifth hole, an exclamation point awaits golfers: amazing vistas of assorted wildlife, far-flung boats and white beaches far below. The par-3 sixth, its concave clifftop green carved from the base of a massive dune, is equally dramatic. The layout then weaves through the dunes, returns to the cliffs at the dazzling par-3 13th hole, proceeds inland through the desert toward distant mountain peaks, and drops sharply from a set of elevated tees at numbers 16 and 17, a pair of thrilling par 4s. Quivira’s par-4 18th hole, stretching to 469 yards, is a classic links-style creation that plays to an infinity-edge green overlooking the sea. In the wind, Quivira could prove bedeviling, for as even Nicklaus admits, “I am eager to play it—on a nice calm day.” If the course proves too challenging, golfers can take solace in the other luxuries that abound at Quivira. Each of the two Pueblo Bonito Resorts & Spas offers lavish accommodations; luxury estates and residences dot this exclusive, 1,850-acre community. And the thatched-roof clubhouse, besides featuring fine dining, is the ideal place to conclude any golf adventure. It’s a welcome oasis, a place to bask in refreshments and to celebrate this Land’s End escape with three miles of pristine creamy beaches.

Eat Across America

James Beard-approved events and eateries are now more accessible than ever. SHIRA LEVINE

hen it comes to America’s pioneering chefs, most are familiar with Julia Child. Yet it was another great gastronome that first taught America how to cook on TV and penned cookbooks for aspiring foodies to obsess over. James Beard—the “Dean of American cookery” according to a 1954 New York Times piece—influenced the way Americans eat today, championing local markets and products long before it became de rigeur, opening a culinary school in his home, and nurturing many of our most well known chefs and cookbook authors. The James Beard Foundation is headquartered in the West Village home where he lived during the last 15 years of his life. But today Beard’s legacy has spread even further, with the foundation’s stamp of approval appearing on eateries and events all across the U.S. Successfully determining a city’s tastiest epicurean experience can be a tricky dish, especially for new visitors. But “you can’t go wrong with a meal from James Beard award winners and nominees,” promises Susan Ungaro, who has served as the foundation’s president since 2006. “These are the best-of-the-best. “We are the country’s best-kept secret, but we don’t want to be!” says Ungaro. “The James Beard Foundation Awards are the Oscars of the culinary world, but we’re open to the public! People don’t realize all of our events are accessible, and that they don’t only happen New York.” In fact, the 2015 James Beard Awards will be held in Chicago, America’s “Tastiest City” long celebrated for its contribution to molecular gastronomy. The move marks the first time in a 24-year run that the annual fete will leave the Big Apple. Ungaro’s goal is to bring as many James Beard events outside New York City as there are within it. These currently include nationwide Friends of Beard events, where chefs create something special on location at their Beard-approved restaurants, rather than making a pilgrimage to “perform”

at the flagship. There’s also Taste America, the annual celebrity chef tour that visits 10 cities over five weekends from September 12 to October 25. “We showcase the talent of one city with a guest chef from another city,” says Ungaro. “These pairings are one-of-a-kind events for diners who want to try something completely unique. The linked chefs have never cooked together before, so they get try something new too.” All this is not to detract from the delectable dining experiences dished out at the James Beard House, which essentially operates as a restaurant with different chefs and menus 200 days of the year. Enjoying a meal here is a full sensory experience that will make you feel like an utter insider. Guests get to walk through the bustling kitchen where “America’s first celebrity chef” once demonstrated how to roast chicken and hand-make pastas with Tom Brokaw and Bryant Gumbel on the Today Show. You can mill around the quaint backyard garden as you nosh on curious canapés, then head upstairs for the guest chef-of-the-night’s much-anticipated multi-course dining experience. Dinners often sell out and can be priced at up to $250 per person. But if you can’t make it in person, you’re in luck: “We just installed a Livestream kitchen camera so anyone can watch what the chefs are creating in the James Beard kitchen every night.” says Ungaro. “In fact, you can see more of the action than our seated guests!” (Chefs are graciously given the choice between a sound-on or sound-off camera, although so far only one chef has opted to mute.) Ungaro credits America’s passion for reality food TV (and good fundraising) with much of the success of the foundation’s programming. “We’ve raised awareness about the joy of cooking and the art of cooking.”

JULIA CHILD DESCRIBED COOKING IN THE JAMES BEARD KITCHEN AS “LIKE A SINGER BEING INVITED TO SING AT CARNEGIE HALL.”

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Prominently displayed near a stairwell in Coin’s home is a sculpture by French artist Arman. “I had the precious chance to meet him and immediately loved his philosophy,” the designer explains.

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orn in Venice, Roberto Coin began his career in the hotel industry and spent the early part of his adult life studying management in Switzerland. At the age of 32, Coin set out on a new path to become a jewelry designer and felt the change of career called for a change of scenery. “Vicenza became important when I joined the world of jewelry,” he explains. “I chose this city as it is and was a point of reference for gold manufacturing.” The 10,000-sq.-ft. home Coin eventually purchased in 2000 was originally built in 1960 and in need of some serious renovations. With help from Venetian architect Enrico Novello, Coin designed much of the space himself and now spends about six months of the year there with his wife, Pilar, and their youngest son, Kevin. The family spends the rest of the time traveling or at their other home in nearby Venice. Located in the hills just outside Vicenza city center, the neutral

Roberto Coin’s minimalist décor serves as a backdrop for creativity. JILLIAN LAROCHELLE 76

A custom picture window frames “a natural painting of Vicenza.”

structure is modern yet timeless, much like Coin’s extensive jewelry collection. The home’s minimalist décor is almost entirely devoid of color, serving as a blank backdrop for inspiring Coin’s creative visions. “I wanted to recreate a kind of luxury hotel lounge, full of light,” he reveals. “We managed to create a unique mix of different styles while keeping the atmosphere light and simple. For example, we mixed modern furniture with pieces from the 7th century and Art Deco style with creations from Pierre Fernandez Arman, known as ‘the violins sculptor.’” In the home’s sitting room, an expansive window hints at the gorgeous view beyond. “The house is full of important paintings and with that window I wanted to create a natural painting of Vicenza,” says Coin. “It is very relaxing watching outside

from that window… and you can also dream of being anywhere in the world. Moreover, from there I can see the opposite hill, where my son’s house is.” Despite the sitting room’s prime view, Coin reveals that his favorite room is in fact “my relax room; it is my own studio where I can smoke, read, watch TV and dream. My favorite item in the home is a special statue made by Wallace Chan, which he explained to me was the perfect statue representing my personality. It has many different heads and the biggest one is a child.” Like the hidden ruby inside each of his designs (meant to bring luck, health and happiness to the wearer), there is more to Roberto Coin—and his home— than first meets the eye.

More of Coin’s extensive art collection is on display in the formal dining room.

Roberto Coin’s 10,000-sq.-ft. home in Vicenza, Italy.

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y 101-year-old Grandma Estelle and I have long played hand games together—a simple, tender way to enjoy each other’s presence. My favorite isn’t actually a game, but more a looting of my Bubbeleh’s jewelry—a way to get her rings off her fingers and onto my own. The seven rings she wears fit loosely, yet the hurdle of knotted knuckles, inevitable casualties of arthritis, slow the removal process. “Uh-uh! Let me do it,” she insists, pulling at a ring, wetting it with her saliva until it slides off. Once all are off, a pile of storied little treasures for me to play with; I curate them across my own fingers. First is always a sapphire ring accented with diamonds. “My birthstone,” she explains (again). “September 11th. You know, that day didn’t always mean what it does now. “Grandpa gave me this one.” A simple white gold band that’s now mine, which I stack daily on my finger. “One of my wedding bands… the first one. Grandpa proposed many times. I played hard to get. “I was a goodie-goodie. Always, always did as my mother asked. Not like you. I never did what I wanted. I had wanted to be a nurse you know: I like to comfort people.” Although my Grandma talks of this shy, timid girl she claims to still be, this is not the woman I know. “Ach, I’m just an actress and the world is my stage!” she balks, responding to my adoring compliments. “No one wants to hear what this old biddy has to say.” Yet ripe with opinion (she’s a voracious reader of both The Washington Post and The Washington Jewish Week), my Bubbeleh never hesitates to dish gems of wisdom, discussing politics and foreign policy with the same fervor she uses to deliver opinions about Bette Midler, Oprah, Judge Judy and her favorite, Dr. Oz. “This-a one was my mother’s… her wedding ring,” she continues, twisting at a large asymmetrical ring. It’s platinum with three large settings for diamonds, yet only two diamonds remain in place. One disappeared long ago and was never replaced.

I learned to appreciate platinum, black diamonds, rose and white gold from my Bubbeleh. But accessorizing with sentiment rather than status is what dazzles her. While she inspired my predilection for the fine and rare, what she treasures more than those seven stacked rings—which I’m certain she sleeps and bathes with—are the memories they inspire. “This-a one I bought myself,” she says proudly, admiring the thick gold 1940s ring with a clustered setting of tiny diamond chips. “This one here, it’s from your mom and dad. A garnet, I think.” Her other jewelry SHIRA LEVINE has evolved with her age. Her drawers were once filled with glittery gemstones: extraordinary clip-on earrings, the half-dozen other engagement rings. These now sit in a safe deposit box, replaced by little boxes housing various contemporary pieces I’ve brought her from my travels to Istanbul, Singapore, Cusco and Capetown. Her idea of what money buys is far from reality. “Please, don’t tell me you spent more than $25 on that!” she says to everything I’ve ever given her. Even Mikimoto and Cartier gifts elicit a practical truth: “Where will I wear it? To the loo?” Dropping the last ring, of mysterious origin (“Am I supposed to remember everything?”) into my hand, nails newly painted gold (by me), Queen Levine rises from her rocking throne. Sporting a drugstore tiara and bejeweled necklace, she curtsies and announces dramatically that she’s “off to the loo...”

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