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FALL 2016 THE LIFESTYLE

ARCHITECTURE OF STYLE

THE INTERSECTION OF FORM, FABRIC & FUNCTION

SPIRITUAL JEWELRY

SYMBOLS & STONES THAT BRING GOOD LUCK

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GREETINGS FROM THE MITCHELL FAMILY

WELCOME

LOOK GOOD. FEEL WONDERFUL! Making you look great is only a part of what we strive to do every day. Our bigger-picture goal is to make you feel wonderful. When you’re in our stores and your Style Advisor brings matching shoes or a drink to your fitting room.

When you drop in to say hello and share stories and adventures. When you’re shopping on our site and having your selections reserved at your store of choice. When we see you at a charity event, joining us in giving back to our community or to the world.

This fall, as we savor the crisp, cool weather that is coming, we know that sometimes the world around us can get a bit chaotic. In a tradition started by our parents/grandparents, Norma and Ed, over 50 years ago, our entire staff has aimed to offer a reliable environment in which you can enjoy the gift of feeling special.

We look forward to sharing our extraordinary new designer collections with you this fall, to making you feel better when you walk out of our stores than when you walked in, and to toasting the beauty all around us.

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WHY A MULTI-BRAND STORE HELPS YOU BUILD A BETTER WARDROBE The best way to build a great wardrobe is with the selection, guidance and expertise of a store with multiple brands. With over 400 designers in our network, we offer an opportunity to dress all in one brand or mix many different designers to create a truly signature look.

The strength of our product selections in ready-to-wear, outerwear, accessories and jewelry, combined with the guidance of Style Advisors who interact between departments, creates a uniquely collaborative environment. We believe this enables our customers to feel wonderful, knowing they are being advised carefully to make the right selections that will make them feel as great as they look.

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FASHION 34 ARCHITECTURE OF STYLE 68 GOOD LUCK JEWELS 80 GIRL WITH A VIEW

DEPARTMENTS 7 WELCOME LETTER 16 SCENE & HEARD 56 WHAT’S NEW 66 TRAVEL: ADVENTURE ALERT! 92 SPIRITS: INVENTIVE DRINKING 100 THE FASHION FORUM 104 AT YOUR SERVICE

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Greenwich International Film Festival Changemaker Honoree Gala at Richards “Red Carpet perfectâ€? was the phrase used to describe the ďŹ lm industry glitterati as they entered the beautifully transformed store on Greenwich Avenue. The guests attended this special evening as the Greenwich International Film Festival honored female humanitarians Trudie Styler, Freida Pinto and Abigail Breslin at their sold-out Changemaker Gala. “To be a part of such a strong community event is an honor and a privilege. The Mitchell family and Richards look forward to many more years of partnering with the GIFF,â€? said Scott Mitchell, co-owner of Richards.

The evening focused on humanitarian efforts by these amazingly talented and compassionate women, who have worked tirelessly to make their voices heard. Their important causes, The Rainforest, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Girl Rising (to aid in educating women in countries where they do not have that human right opportunity), were brought to the forefront as they accepted their awards with speeches and ďŹ lms to build awareness and continue impacting public discourse.

A stunning seated dinner for 300 ďŹ lled the store with ďŹ lm industry colleagues as well as politicians such as CT Senator Richard Blumenthal, business leaders, and movers and shakers from Greenwich, NY and of course LA. Pianist and crooner Blessing Offor entertained the guests and local celebrity and talk-show host Kathie Lee Gifford was the always-compassionate and philanthropic host with comedic air.

Wendy Reyes, Chairman of the Board of GIFF, said, “We were so thrilled to have our marquee event for the Greenwich International Film Festival hosted at the iconic Richards store on Greenwich Avenue. A big ‘Thank you!’ to the Mitchell family from all of us at GIFF.� Q

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ALWAYS IN FASHION The 21st annual Near and Far Aid Gala brought FairďŹ eld County’s philanthropic set together to raise funds to support FairďŹ eld County’s poverty-ďŹ ghting organizations.

Guests of the themed Voices of Hope event enjoyed a Festivities-catered dinner, a Mitchells Best of Spring 2016 Fashion Show and the ’80s cover band Rubix Kube. It is the largest fundraiser of the year for the organization targeting poverty and changing lives. Q

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Michael Kors has always drawn inspiration from Greenwich and our chic Richards clientele. We are thrilled to have our friend Michael visit us for this, his ďŹ fth time.

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FABULOUS FANFARE Award-winning designer Michael Kors greeted guests at Richards for an intimate evening created for clients. With Michael’s witty commentary while his handpicked New York runway models circled the audience, you could hear a pin drop. Full of amazing stories about his life and inspiration, the ladies walked away with a renewed appreciation of fashion at its best. A light dinner and cocktails were shared with Michael and his knowledgable staff. Q

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T HE K WIAT V INTAGE C OLLEC T ION

A RADIANT EVE Temple St. Clair's artistic flair Co-owner of Mitchell Stores, Chris Mitchell, and wife Ali hosted a group of friends (and fans of jewelry designer Temple St. Clair) for a private dinner at their beautiful Huntington home.

Chris introduced the renowned designer as a great friend of the Mitchell family, declaring how honored he was that Temple would “spend an evening with all of us in our home.”

ART NOT JUST FOR ART’S SAKE

Temple, recently the recipient of the 2016 GEM Award for Outstanding Jewelry Design (the jewelry industry’s most prestigious honor), brought an amazing selection of her jewelry. She spoke about her passion for nature, life, travel and literature—explaining how all of these have influenced her great designs over the many years.

As a special treat, Temple previewed Wings of Desire, the second chapter of her Golden Menagerie trilogy to be presented in Paris during Haute Couture 2016 at the Louvre.

Her critically acclaimed nine-piece collection of Haute Couture, Mythical Creatures from the Golden Menagerie, made its debut at the Louvre Museum in Paris in January 2015. Q

@ Richards The Greenwich Arts Council celebrated the 19th year of the annual Greenwich Art to the Avenue festival. Each year in May it brings art and commerce together with the overwhelming support of the Greenwich business community, turning Greenwich Avenue into a strolling art gallery featuring local artists’ works. Mitchell Stores visual director, Kristin Tichy, curates the art and showcases their creations in exterior windows and interior displays. Q

Top: Artwork by Temple St. Clair; Right: Wings of Desire sculptures.

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@ Mitchells Huntington Displaying student art in the store windows again this spring, Mitchells Huntington continues to support art in our local communities. Long Island’s Best ’16 prestigious arts-in-education initiative is the only juried exhibition on Long Island that offers high school students the opportunity to exhibit their art in museum settings. Students in grades 9 through 12 are invited to create a work of art based on artwork shown in The Heckscher Museum of Art during the current school year. Q

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@ Mitchells Westport Artist Felicity Kostakis’ paintings draw inspiration from a lifetime of sailing and coastal living around the world. Some of her beautiful artwork is on view at Mitchells in Westport.

Residing in Connecticut, Felicity takes commissions for her paintings and also teaches art to children of all ages. Q

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We hosted a fun-fi lled event with a bevy of A-list designers at Mitchells. Guests sipped prosecco, enjoyed sweet bites from Cake Box, Blow Dry complimentary styling and makeup, juices from Embody, monogramming on Frank & Eileen shirts and giveaways from Soul Cycle, Blow Dry and more! Clients shared and posted selfies taken in front of a tranquil island sunset backdrop, provided to get guests in the summer spirit! Q

ST. VINCENT’S

WOMEN AT HEART Say “Bless Your y�

The St. Vincent’s Hospital Women at Heart organization exceeded its goal by raising $100,000 at its annual fundraiser. Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with friends, associates and donors while helping a great cause.

Right: Auctioneer David Price with Mitchells’ Mary Nicolia Daoutis, Carmela Roach and Bill Mitchell.

Center: Dianne Auger, president of the St. V's Medical Center Foundation.

Bottom: Fashions were presented by models from both St. Vincent’s and Mitchells.

Over 200 people came to Mitchells Westport to raise funds and awareness for women’s heart disease. The ďŹ fth annual event beneďŹ ted underserved women through St. Vincent’s Regina L. Cozza Women at Heart Program by providing early detection, diagnosis and proper treatment of heart disease.

Crowd favorite Dave Price, journalist and currently WNBC-NY weatherman, was the auctioneer as guests bid on fabulous live and silent auction items such as Brian Cashman’s personal suite at a Yankee game and a $5,000 Mitchells shopping spree.

The crowd had a sneak peek at the latest spring trends with a fashion show modeled by nurses and doctors, as Mitchells own Mary Nicolia Daoutis shared stories of connections with the disease as victim or caregiver. Always a favorite part of the evening, the guests whistled and applauded their colleagues, friends and family as they strutted and danced down the runway! Q

Above: Mary Nicolia Daoutis, co-chairs Anja Wagner, MD and Joyce Riccio. "ƞ ǿ 12 /1 / 20Ǟ Ǟ /"0&!"+1 +! Ǟ St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

RETAIL THERAPY The mission of the Business Council of FairďŹ eld County’s Young Professional Network was further advanced at Mitchells last spring as its members networked while learning about fashion and business dressing.

YPN provides business, networking and volunteer opportunities and promotes the qualities that make FairďŹ eld County an attractive place for young professionals to live and work. Q Mitchells style advisors Chris Herde (right) and Mary Nicolia Daoutis spoke about trends.

Below: Bob Mitchell addresses the group as Jack Mitchell and Mary Nicolia Daoutis look on.

WE ARE SHATTERPROOF Dedicated to fighting addiction Shatterproof’s founder and CEO, Gary Mendell, spoke to an interested crowd gathered at Richards to share information and plan future local events. Many shared personal stories and signed up to volunteer for upcoming events of this national organization. Q

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RALPH LAUREN AL FRESCO Mitchells clients and friends enjoyed an al fresco fashion show, with colorful commentary by Ralph Lauren executive Catherine Zarella, of the Fall 2016 Ralph Lauren Collection. Large navy and white market umbrellas shaded the luncheon that featured a menu inspired by the new and coveted-reservation Polo Bar in New York. Classic dishes such as mini Ruebens, burgers, shrimp cocktail and wedge salads delighted the ladies as they shopped and took advantage of the expertise of the visiting Ralph Lauren fashion gurus. Q

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NO STONE UNTURNED Stunning jewelry by renowned designers An indulgent evening of inspired gemstones took place at the Delamar Southport, as an intimate group of Mitchells clients gathered to explore the work of world-renowned jewelry designers Sylva Yepremian of Sylva & Cie, Mattia Cielo, Divyanshu Navlakha of Sutra Jewels, and Paolo Costagli.

These award-winning designers displayed their collections and shared their inuences and expertise with those attending. Co-CEO Bob Mitchell welcomed and introduced the designers, who then chatted about their stunning designs with the guests. Q

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EAT. DRINK. DRESS.

Consummate entertainer and creative genius Lela Rose shared her Fall 2016 Collection and recent book, PrĂŠt a Party, with the committee and executive board of the Breast Cancer Alliance as they gathered at Richards for a fashion show and luncheon.

The ladylike collection brought applause as the crowd oohed and aahed over each outďŹ t the models presented. The guests shopped and a percentage of sales from the day beneďŹ ted the BCA. Many took advantage of the personal aspect of working with a style expert from Lela Rose, and as they made purchases were given a signed copy of Lela’s new book. Q

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FILLING IN THE BLANKS

ENCORE SHOE & HANDBAG PERFORMANCE... BRAVO! For the second year in a row, Filling in the Blanks, a New Canaan-based grassroots charity, ďŹ lled the Westport store for a fundraiser Shoe & Handbag Fashion Show and Luncheon.

Co-founders Tina Kramer and Shawnee Knight invited friends and donors from FairďŹ eld County to share in the day designed to raise funds to ďŹ ght childhood hunger. The organization ďŹ lls a void for this important cause by providing needy children with meals on the weekends. In 2015 alone, Filling in the Blanks fed over 450 FairďŹ eld County children.

The fun-ďŹ lled day included a strolling luncheon, shoe and bag shopping, a giving tree, a raffle and the pĂŹece de rĂŠsistance, a creatively formatted Shoe & Handbag Fashion Show with a curtained stage. The models were seen from just above the knee to the oor as they danced, pranced and boogied down the runway to the beat of Motown’s oldies but goodies!

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10/20-22 10/21-22 10/22

BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT CANALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH COPPLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON HERNO WOMEN'S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH LUCIANO BARBERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH PENNY PREVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH OXXFORD CLOTHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH WINDSOR JEWELERS ESTATE JEWELRY . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT VERONICA BEARD PA ON 10/5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH AARON HENRY PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH DEREK LAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH ETON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH MONICA RICH KOSANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH PRIVATE LABEL CUSTOM SHIRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT NELLIE PARTOW PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT/GREENWICH ETON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH WINDSOR JEWELERS ESTATE JEWELRY . . . . . . . . GREENWICH BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH AARON HENRY PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH THE ROW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH COPPLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT HERNO WOMEN'S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT HICKEY FREEMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT ISAIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT

10/27-29 10/28-29 10/29

PRIVATE LABEL CUSTOM SHIRT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH SAMUELSOHN CUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT OSCAR DE LA RENTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT HICKEY FREEMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH ISAIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH MONICA RICH KOSANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT SAMUELSOHN CUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON

NOVEMBER 11/3-4 11/4-5 11/5

11/11-12

11/12 11/18-19

11/19 11/25 11/26

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH RALPH LAUREN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON COPPLEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH LUCIANO BARBERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT RAY GRIFFITHS PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT AARON HENRY PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH KITON WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT NELLIE PARTOW PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH SPINELLI KILCOLLIN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT ADAM LIPPES PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT HERVE LEGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH DEREK LAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH MARK DAVIS PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON LORIANN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT LORIANN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH

DECEMBER 12/1-2 12/2-3 12/3 12/9-10 12/10 12/10-11 12/11 12/15-16 12/16-17 12/17 12/18 12/19-20 12/19-23 12/21

SYLVA & CIE. PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH COOMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON PAOLO COSTAGLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT SYLVA & CIE. PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH MIKIMOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT POMELLATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON MONICA RICH KOSANN . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT/GREENWICH PENNY PREVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT/GREENWICH LORIANN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH RAY GRIFFITHS PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT MONICA RICH KOSANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT MONICA RICH KOSANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT

PA = Personal Appearance

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M WORLD

INN & ARO AR AAROUND RROOUU FRIENDS OUR TOWNS OF MIT MITCHELL STORES

WE’RE ALL ONE BIG COMMUNITY! SOME NEW (& NOT SO NEW) THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU’RE IN THE AREAS OF OUR 8 STORES…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA: SF MOMA After a three-year, multimilliondollar renovation, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art reopened to the public this spring.

A 10-story addition, designed

by Norwegian firm Snøhetta, more than doubles the exhibition space, offering the grand vision of “a meeting place where all can discover new inspiration and creativity, international in scope, but rooted in the Bay Area.” Noteworthy exhibitions include a world-class collection of Pop and Minimalist Art and The Alexander Calder “Motion Lab.”

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PALO ALTO, CA: THE STANFORD THEATRE

SEATTLE, WA: YSL @ THE SEATTLE ART MUSEUM

With a mission to bring back a Golden Age of Hollywood cinema experience, The Stanford Theatre, first opened 1925, was stunningly restored in 1987. The theatre’s unique neoclassical Persian and Moorish architecture creates a lavish ambience.

The theatre features an ongoing schedule of classic films projected in 35mm prints to bring back the magic of film.

One of Seattle’s main cultural institutions, The Seattle Art Museum, also includes an Asian Art Museum and the Olympic Scuplture Park on the Seattle waterfront.

For fashion lovers, Yves Saint Laurent: Perfection of Style, running Oct. 11 to Jan. 16, 2017, showcases the designer’s extraordinary 44year career through couture garments, accessories, photographs, films and drawings through his final runway collection in 2012.

PORTLAND, OR: ART MUSEUM & PINE ST. MARKET Founded in 1892, The Portland Art Museum has world-class collections, ranging from ancient Native American artifacts to its APEX series on Northwest-based artists. Also, check out the new Pine Street Market in the historic Baggage & Carriage Building. This food hall showcases Portland’s most innovative chefs and cuisine, from handmade Japanese noodles and Israeli Street Food to a paean to the American hot dog and coffee from one of the country’s top baristas.

LOWER EAST SIDE, NYC: CULTURAL FOOD TOUR

1000 5TH AVE, NYC: DIANE ARBUS @ THE MET Art lovers won’t want to miss the Met’s exhibit Diane Arbus: In the Beginning.

Arbus, regarded as one of society’s most provocative and influential artists, had a vision of using photography to give a glimpse into the world’s hidden secrets. Focusing on seven key years of her career, the show features over 100 photographs, many of which have never been seen before by the public. The exhibit runs until Nov. 27, 2016.

Food and history buffs will love a self-guided food tour of Manhattan’s Lower East Side, the “endangered” Jewish immigrant neighborhood undergoing rapid gentrification, famed for food establishments, many of which have been there over 100 years.

Don’t miss: Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery, Doughnut Plant, Russ and Daughters, Economy Candy, The Pickle Guys, Kisser’s Bialys and Bagels, and Katz’s Delicatessen, made famous in the film When Harry Met Sally.

WESTPORT, CT: THE COTTAGE

HUNTINGTON, NY: THE PARAMOUNT Opened in fall 2011, The Paramount, down the block from Mitchells of Huntington, has quickly established itself as a top live entertainment venue, hosting a robust calendar of concerts, comedy shows and more.

The venue includes a dance floor, a “Skybar” and a Founder’s Club, where Billy Joel recently showed up unannounced for an impromptu set. (See Chris Mitchell for details!)

Helmed by Brian Lewis, one of Connecticut’s top chefs, the cozy, aptly named The Cottage, serving locally sourced cuisine, has received unanimous raves, notably from The New York Times, which gushed “there were too many high points to mention them all.” Some worth mentioning include the crunchy tuna, brisket steam bun and beet salad appetizers, stinging nettle tortellini, salmon in cedar paper and pineapple rum tarte Tatin.

Brunch is served, too!

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JACKET, SWEATER, SHIRT & PANT: PETER MILL AR

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PHOTOGRAPHY: SERGIO KURHAJEC

HAIR | MAKEUP: GREGG HUBBARD

WARDROBE: WENDY MCNETT

Like iconic structures, well-designed clothing beckons to be “inhabited.”

This fall, form, function & fabric converge for a season of unforgettable style.

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ARCHITECTURE

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INFRASTRUCTURE 36

From more highly structured jeans and puffers to minimally structured overcoats and sportswear, a great infrastructure provides the base for an impactful look.

THIS PAGE COAT, SHIRT, HENLEY & C HIN O: BILLY REID WATCH: CARTIER OPPOSITE JACKET: MONCLER SWEATER: KINROSS JEANS: AG DENIM

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INNOVATION 38

Today’s most exciting designers challenge convention by juxtaposing shapes, patterns and innovative new fabrics.

THIS PAGE JACKET: BOGLIOLI SHIRT: FAHERTY OPPOSITE DRESS: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SHOES: AQUAZZURA

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CONTOUR

Strike an unforgettable silhouette by experimenting with lines and angles, with lights and darks.

THIS PAGE SWEATER: DEREK LAM PANT: ALTUZARRA

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OPPOSITE T O P, P A N T & BOOTS: CHLOE JACKET: VALENTINO RED

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ENGINEERING 42

There is no substitute for ďŹ ne engineering, from knits and textures designed for comfort and movement to heirloom watches with precision timing.

THIS PAGE SWEATER: THE ROW SKIRT: VALENTINO OPPOSITE SHIRT & SWEATER: BALDASSARI WATCH: CARTIER

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THIS PAGE SHIRT, SWEATER & VEST: ZEGNA SPORT PANT: AG DENIM OPPOSITE COAT, VEST, SHIRT, PANT & SHOES: BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

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FOUNDATION

A modern narrow pant, great button down, cashmere sweater, luxe vest and the right sneaker are the building blocks of a perfect luxuriously casual fall wardrobe.

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FUNCTION

Those favorite pieces you can’t help wearing over and over again are easy on the eye, and just as importantly, easy to wear.

THIS PAGE SHIRT, JACKET, TROUSER & BELT: LUCIANO BARBERA WATCH: BREITLING

OPPOSITE SHIRT & HENLEY: FAHERTY

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CULTURE

FASHIONABLE FASHI FAS FFA ASH AS SHIO HIOON ONA NAB NAABFRIENDS READING OF MITCHELL STORES

BOOKS FOR FASHIONISTAS This fall season, keep on top of your fashion game with some fascinating reads. Ranging from stories of iconic designers and their legacies, to trends in both women’s and men’s design, to fashion’s overall impact on mass culture, these books will entertain and inform — and make a great gift or a stylish addition to any coffee table!

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YVES SAINT LAURENT: THE PERFECTION OF STYLE

BY FLORENCE MULLER

ADVANCED STYLE: OLDER & WISER

BY ARI SETH COHEN

This book takes an intimate look at Saint Laurent, his influences, process and rise to become one of the most famous and influential designers of all time. From aspiring designer to protégé of Christian Dior, through running his own fashion house from 1961 to 2002, Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style takes the reader through the late designer’s personal and professional journey. Featuring neverbefore-seen (gorgeous) sketches and photographs, it gives a close look at his artistic process and the meanings behind his designs, as well as how Saint Laurent’s “radical clothes for the modern woman” continue to inspire other designers and fashion lovers around the globe.

Advanced Style: Older & Wiser is an homage to the confidence, beauty and unapologetic style that can only be achieved through experience. It features street fashion like you’ve never seen it before—focused on the over-60 set in the world’s most stylish locales. The ladies (and men) followed are enjoying their later years with grace, individuality and lots of joie de vivre. The book includes images from cities all over the world and short essays that provide advice and secrets from the featured women and men. The book is based on Cohen’s blog, “Advanced Style,” which was inspired by his ineffable grandmother, and has made appearances in The New York Times, The Huffington Post and other national media. An inspiring read for fashionistas of any age!

SEX & SUITS: THE EVOLUTION OF MODERN DRESS

BY ANNE HOLLANDER Sex & Suits highlights the fascinating journey and evolution of both men’s and women’s fashion from the medieval period to the late 20th century. Hollander, a historian of art and dress, investigates the relationship between fashion and gender.

He argues that it is in fact menswear that has served as the “trendsetter” in fashion, with women’s usually a step or two behind.

Using the traditional male suit as an example, she shows how the iconic form has evolved over time, influencing and inspiring women’s styles with the use of small alterations.

COUTURE CONFESSIONS EBOOK: TWENTIETH-CENTURY FASHION ICONS IN THEIR OWN WORDS

BY PAMELA GOLBIN Couture Confessions features many of fashion’s most important icons, including Vionnet, Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent, and illustrates how their influence on the industry continues to prevail long after their passing. Chief curator of the Musée de la Mode et du Textile in Paris, Golbin provides a fresh and detailed look into the lives of these legendary designers; by constructing conversations in the designers’ own words, she allows their personalities to come alive throughout the book. Beautifully designed, this book features illustrations by internationally known illustrator and designer Yann Legendre.

20TH-CENTURY FASHION: 100 YEARS OF APPAREL ADS

BY ALISON A. NIEDER “The story of modern fashion — from couture to mass market,” this book details fashion’s journey, beginning as something only for elite members of society, to a widespread global phenomenon. Using 400 fashion advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection, Nieder shows the evolution of fashion over the last 100 years for both men’s and women’s styles as it became ingrained in the mass culture of society. Nieder has worked in fashion since 1985, and is currently the executive editor of California Apparel News, a fashion trade publication.

“I MUST TELL YOU I AM NOT REALLY AN OLD LADY; JUST CLEVERLY DISGUISED AS ONE. ART AND COLOR KEEP ME YOUNG, KEEP ME SANE. BE BOLD, BE ADVENTUROUS. DO PROFOUND THINGS, DAZZLE YOURSELF AND THE WORLD. CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY AND LIVE LARGE. LIFE IS SHORT, MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT.” — SUE KREITZMAN, FROM ADVANCED STYLE: OLDER & WISER 49

HAND-CRAFTED IN NEW YORK

INTRIGUING PEOPLE

SKATING FOR SOMA

TONY HAWK

THE BIRDMAN SOARS OVER SAN FRANCISCO

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Directly in front of Tyler Mitchell’s SOMA loft, a personal "vert ramp" was installed by veteran pro skater Tony Hawk, nicknamed “The Birdman,� and his exhibition absolutely astounded the crowd. He brought along fellow pro skateboarders Steve Caballero, Tommy Guerrero and Elliot Sloan to celebrate and promote the future site and creation of a long-awaited SOMA skate park.

The Tony Hawk Foundation made a donation to the SOMA skate park and raised $400,000 for his foundation. The Tony Hawk Foundation has given away $5.2 million helping to ďŹ nance public skate parks in low-income areas in all 50 states.

Turning pro at the age of 14, Hawk is one of the most inuential skateboarders of all time, becoming top in the world at 16 and continuing on to win 70 skateboarding contests in his 17-year career. He won the National Skateboard Association World Championships for 12 consecutive years. He owns Birdhouse, a skateboard company, and also has a successful line of video games and skateboarding videos.

Hawk was the ďŹ rst skater to land a “900,â€? a trick involving the completion of two-and-a-half midair revolutions on a skateboard. His exhibitions draw huge crowds and serve to advance the sport.

A friend and client of Wilkes Bashford, Hawk was honored as Tyler Mitchell hosted an intimate after-hours dinner at his SOMA residence with his crew of fellow skateboard stars and several Wilkes clients. The guests devoured Tyler Florence’s Wayfair Tavern’s famous fried chicken dinner, and great wines from Mascot and Promontory that were donated by Will and Amanda Harlan.

Jeff Schlarb created all of the VIP hospitality areas for the skate park fundraiser and Doug Dalton’s Bourbon and Branch mixed the cocktails, while famous DJ Z-Trip spun tunes from the top of the ramp! Q

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Above: Catherine Goldman, Ali Mitchell, Stephanie Mitchell, Tony Hawk, Tyler Mitchell and Chris Mitchell.

“IT ONLY TAKES A SPARK OF INTEREST TO CREATE A WILDFIRE OF SUCCESS.� –TONY HAWK

VALENTINA CARRANO Valentina Carrano presents a collection of sumptuously designed, meticulously crafted shoes that achieve a comfort and lightness rare in women’s shoes. In creating this selection of exceptional footwear, Valentina expands on her family’s longtime passion for quality, construction and detail with a vision uniquely her own.

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DISCOVER NEW DESIGNERS IN OUR STORES & NEW COLLECTIONS FROM DESIGNER FAVORITES!

AQUASCUTUM MEN’S This U.K.-based label was founded in 1851. Its name, Latin for “water shield,” came from the company’s invention of the first waterproof textile.

Aquascutum is famed for creating the iconic trench coat in 1914, originally for the British military. Soldiers loved the waterproof durability, leading to the trench coat’s rise as a staple of British fashion.

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ELIZABETH AND JAMES Created by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Elizabeth and James (named for their siblings) embodies a carefree approach to dressing with a playful and confident sensibility.

This lifestyle brand encourages women to define and embrace their own relaxed sense of style.

DI BIANCO Distinguished and durable, Di Bianco offers classic shoes with modern twists, combining timeless models with contemporary colors and updated styling with traditional details. Di Bianco uses TrueGrain leather of the highest quality skins from France. A proprietary hand-polishing process contributes to the shoes’ impeccable craftsmanship.

NELLIE PARTOW Nellie Partow has an effortless and uniquely alluring approach to refined minimalist ready-to-wear.

Her work exudes all aspects of femininity, from strength to sensuality. Since launching her collection in fall 2011, Partow has built a reputation for fabric innovation, impeccable finishing and a distinctive design aesthetic.

Check out her TED Talk!

GOLDEN GOOSE MEN’S & WOMEN’S This sought-after Italian label designs effortlessly distressed luxury sneakers like no one else can and no two pairs are exactly alike. These sneakers juxtapose that perfect worn-in look with blingy embellishments, like their signature stars and metallic ink, for a splash of rock star pop.

Availability varies by store. Order online or reserve in store at mitchells.com!

M2MALLETIER Established in 2012, M2Malletier is a luxury handbag label from Barcelona. Their inimitable linear handle, a hallmark of M2Malletier, inspired by medieval tools and armor, perfectly articulates the unforgettable glamour and spontaneity evident in all of the brand’s avant-garde designs.

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PETER COHEN The Zimbabwe-born designer creates understated, elegant clothing in his Los Angeles atelier. Based on a belief that the woman herself should never be overpowered by what she’s wearing, Cohen’s clothes have minimalist, striking silhouettes that showcase the quality of the luxury material. Stylistically timeless, his relaxed and sensual pieces generate admiration by radiating a simplistic, genuine beauty.

SPINELLI KILCOLLIN Yearning for something clean and architectural, the Honolulu-born, Los Angeles-based designer created a set of linked rings of different thicknesses which could be worn a number of ways — spread across three fingers, or stacked on one. Soon, orders for his (now) signature piece flooded in and a brand was born!

LANVIN SNEAKERS MEN’S To Jeanne Lanvin, art and fashion were one. Founded in 1889, Lanvin is the oldest French fashion house in operation.

Helmed today by creative director Lucas Ossendrijver, Lanvin is committed to presenting sensational men’s lines. Lanvin’s men’s sneakers are the perfect blend of high-end fashion and casualwear.

WATERVILLE Originating in Italy, travel and outdoor enthusiasts founded Waterville in 1992.

Its outerwear collections embody functionality, durability and elegance, upholding tradition with a contemporary perspective. Waterville garments are meticulously crafted from high-tech as well as natural fibers.

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YVES SALOMAN Yves Saloman is one of the world’s most exciting and creative designers today. Born into a tradition of furriers and a fashion house built in 1920s Paris, Saloman uses his ancestral knowledge, consistent quality skins and impeccable technical skills in his 10th arrondissement workshop to deliver his exquisite creations for fashionistas worldwide.

PETER MILLAR COLLECTION Featuring the finest fabrics in the hands of master craftsmen, Peter Millar Collection takes shape in bespoke-style silhouettes with a modern, yet classic aesthetic. The elevated Collection line blends American heritage and a European sensibility, all with an immaculate attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Grounded in neutral tones, this luxurious assortment sets a higher standard for sophisticated globetrotters.

Availability varies by store. Order online or reserve in store at mitchells.com!

VHERNIER The Milan-based jewelry house started in 1984 in Piedmont, Italy as a goldsmith’s workshop.

With a passion for gold, a thorough knowledge of gemstones and a desire to create jewelry that was contemporary and unconventional, today the brand is widely acclaimed and several styles have become true icons.

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OSCAR DE LA RENTA For fall 2016, we have expanded our collection of Oscar de la Renta readyto-wear and furs to also include shoes and jewelry! Come discover “The World of Oscar de La Renta” at Richards, and online for all other locations.

Fall 2016 was inspired by the famed Battle of Versailles Fashion Show in the 1970s, which pitted French designers against the more minimalist American designers, including Oscar de la Renta, all juxtaposed against the rich and elaborate backdrop of Versailles. This collection of clean, modern silhouettes, mixing in luxe motifs like toile de Jouy, is the last for creative director Peter Copping. At press time, rumors are swirling over who will next take over the helm of one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses…

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Since its launch, our stores have offered a well-curated collection of The Row ready-to-wear.

EXPANDED COLLECTIONS! For fall ’16, we are thrilled to expand our offerings from The Row to include eyewear and handbags, as well as their firstever footwear collection!

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ADVENTURE ALERT! ANDREW MITCHELL-NAMDAR ON FOUR OUT-OF-THE-BOX HOTEL EXPERIENCES FOR EVERY TRAVELER’S BUCKET LIST

THE ULTIMATE CLIFF HANGER This 170-year-old guesthouse was built into the side of a mountain during the 19th century. One of the four walls of the house is the actual mountain rock itself, making the building feel very integral to its environment. Bring your hiking boots as the trip up requires a cable car ride in addition to a short hike across Wildkirchli Switzerland Caves. Upon arrival, you can enjoy the Berggasthaus local food and beer at the inn’s charming restaurant while admiring the view of the AescherAlpstein Mountains. If you’re looking for a Wildkirchli five-star hotel, this is not the place for you; the Aescher prides itself on providing a rustic and authentic experience. Great for the entire family, the guesthouse can accommodate up to 40 people and is open all summer through the month of October.

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(SUB)TROPICAL PARADISE “Probably as far away from Civilisation as you’ll ever get,” is the resort’s motto, making it the ideal spot to plan your great escape. Accessible by direct local flights, most frequently from Zanzibar, The Manta Resort is located off of the east coast of Africa, on Pemba Island.

Accommodations include seafront villas, relaxed garden rooms, and the famous Tanzania underwater room for a once-in-a-lifetime The Manta experience. The resort offers diving Resort, courses, snorkeling, sailing, lighthouse Pemba walks and exotic kayak safaris. And Island if its geography doesn’t relax you enough, The Manta Resort’s Kipepeo Spa offers a daily treatment included with hotel rates, such as the Swahili head massage, which promises to promote hair growth and induce sleep.

If you’re looking to go completely off the grid for a few days, here are some hotels that break the mold! Whether you’re a thrill-seeker, an (exotic) animal lover, or have always wanted to see the Northern Lights, these quirky and imaginative hotels in some of the world’s less-traveled corners will give you lots to put in your memory bank. If these four destinations don’t make you forget everyday life for a while, we may have to suggest a trip to the moon...

DON’T FEED THE ANIMALS

STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT...

Owned by the exclusive Safari Collection, this luxurious boutique hotel dates back to the 1930s and is set on 12 acres of land within a 140-acre forest reserve outside of Nairobi, Kenya. Guests of all ages will experience an unforgettable stay with giraffes visiting every morning and evening, poking their heads in the windows in search of treats. Sweeping colonial-style Kenya accommodations seem right out of the set Giraffe of Out of Africa. Each of the hotel’s 10 rooms Manor, Langata, has its own distinct personality, elegant furnishings, Art Deco accents and four-poster Nairobi beds romantically draped with mosquito netting. Through the hotel’s chauffeur service, guests are able to explore the wildlife and attractions nearby.

Travelers may book the hotel as a single destination or as a stop along their safari journey.

Enjoy the natural beauty of Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland. Glass igloo accommodations at Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort allow for breathtaking views of the Northern Lights, considered by many to be one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena. If you prefer more traditional accommodations, log cabins Finland Kakslauttanen and queen suites are also available. The Arctic Resort, resort has recently unlatched “Santa’s Home,” a magical experience for those Igloo with children to visit. Santa even Village welcomes guests to stay in his home as long as they’re “not naughty, but nice.” Whether you visit during the winter or summer season, the resort offers a unique array of activities, ranging from ice fishing to reindeer safaris!

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OSCAR HEYMAN (LEFT TO RIGHT & TOP TO BOTTOM, ALL BUT NOTED SET IN PLATINUM) BEAD SET DIAMOND GUARD RING (1.11CT TW) $6,500; DIAMOND FISHTAIL GUARD RING (2.94CT TW) $20,500; DIAMOND CHANNEL SET GUARD RING (2.18CT TW) $12,500; SQUARE DIAMOND GUARD RING (1.89CT TW) $9,200; GOLD SQUARE RUBY GUARD RING (2.69CT TW) $7,200; EMERALD CUT DIAMOND GUARD RING (8.77CT TW) PRICE UPON REQUEST; ALTERNATING BAGUETTE & ROUND DIAMOND GUARD RING (1.61CT TW) $10,100; DIAMOND FISHTAIL GUARD RING (2.07CT TW) $13,500; GOLD BEAD SET DIAMOND GUARD RING (1.29CT TW) $8,600; CROSS SET BAGUETTE DIAMOND GUARD RING (2.67CT TW) $13,100

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LUCK

Jewels

How many stacked rings will bring you luck?

What sacred symbols are you drawn to?

Since ancient times, we have looked to jewelry... with its powerful symbols, comforting warmth and healing stones... not just to adorn us, but to keep us safe and bring us luck.

SPINELLI KILCOLLIN, LEFT TO RIGHT: VENUS — FIVE LINKED RINGS IN 18K ROSE GOLD WITH MICROPAVÉ WHITE DIAMONDS (APPROX. 2.8CT TW) $12,800; PLEXUS — FIVE LINKED RINGS IN 18K YELLOW AND ROSE GOLD AND BLACK RHODIUMPLATED SILVER, WITH MICRO-PAVÉ GRAY, COGNAC, CHAMPAGNE AND WHITE DIAMONDS (APPROX. 3.2CT TW) $9,400; NOVA ROSE — THREE LINKED RINGS IN 18K ROSE GOLD WITH YELLOW GOLD CONNECTORS AND MICRO-PAVÉ COGNAC, CHAMPAGNE AND WHITE DIAMONDS (APPROX. 2.8CT TW) $8,800

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JEWELRY Stylewatch COOMI ANTIQUITY PENDANT HEAD OF A BIRD (WEST MEXICO, C. 300B.C.-200A.D.) WITH DETAILS IN 20K GOLD, RUBIES, SAPPHIRE AND DIAMONDS $16,500

TALISMANS

Symbolic charms & pendants are believed to possess sacramental properties, such as fertility, wisdom, hope, love & growth.

COOMI EGYPTIAN BRONZE ISIS (HEAD FROM AEGIS LATE PERIOD C. 700 300 B.C.) WITH 20K GOLD, ROSE CUT DIAMONDS, DIAMOND MARQUIS, BAGUETTE EMERALDS, RUBIES AND LAPIS PRICE UPON REQUEST

COOMI CHARM PENDANT IN 20K GOLD WITH ROSE CUT DIAMONDS AND EMERALD. ANCIENT ROMAN LARGE BRONZE KEY RING (C. 1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.). $8,900

COOMI ANTIQUITY 20K GOLD PENDANT WITH ROMAN MILITARY DIPLOMA FRAGMENT (C. 98177 A.D.) AND ROSE CUT DIAMONDS $14,000

SYLVA & CIE DOUBLE HORSESHOE PENDANT IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS (APPROX. 1.95CT TW) $13,625

SYLVA & CIE PENDANT 18K YELLOW GOLD/18TH CENTURY LONG ICON OF ARCHANGEL MICHAEL, APOSTLE PETER, BASIL THE GREAT, ST. GREAT MARTYR GEORGE, ST. JOHN CRYSOSTOM AND ST. METROPOLITAN PETER, SINGLE CUT DIAMONDS, (APPROX. 1.62 CT TW) $12,875; CHAIN 22” GREENISH FACETED ROUGH DIAMOND NECKLACE, (APPROX. 49.36 CT TW) $17,000

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KIMBERLY MCDONALD CONSTELLATION COLLECTION: TAURUS PENDANT WITH SAPPHIRE & DIAMOND SET IN 18K WHITE GOLD WITH YELLOW GOLD PLATING & 18K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN. AVAILABLE IN ALL 12 STAR SIGNS AND 2 SIZES. 43MM: $19,250 100MM: PRICE UPON REQUEST

SYMBOLS that GUIDE & PROTECT

CELESTIAL SYMBOLS LIKE ZODIACS, SUNS & CONSTELLATIONS BRING GUIDANCE & ENLIGHTENMENT. EVIL EYES OFFER PROTECTION FROM HARMFUL SPIRITS.

KIMBERLY MCDONALD ONE-OF-A-KIND OPAL AND QUARTZ SCARAB AND DIAMOND NECKLACE SET IN 18K WHITE GOLD WITH BLACK RHODIUM $26,200

TEMPLE ST. CLAIR 18K EVIL EYELASH RING WITH SAPPHIRE (1.53CT TW) AND DIAMOND (0.12CT TW) $6,500

COOMI SUN DIVINE REJUVENATOR PENDANT IN GOLD 20K BACTRAIN SEAL (C. 3RD CENTURY B.C. ) ADORNED WITH ROSE CUT DIAMONDS, SAPPHIRE, RUBY AND LAPIS PRICE UPON REQUEST

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TEMPLE ST. CLAIR 18K EVIL EYE DROP EARRING WITH EMERALD (2.00CT TW), SAPPHIRE (1.23CT TW) AND DIAMOND (0.36CT TW) $8,700

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KIMBERLY MCDONALD FOR LOVE GOLD SIGNATURE BUDDHA PENDANT WITH BOULDER OPAL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND THIRD EYE, SET IN 18K YELLOW GOLD WITH BLACK RHODIUM ON HANDMADE 18K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN PRICE UPON REQUEST

TODD REED GREEN TEARDROP CABOCHON TOURMALINE LARIAT IN18K YELLOW GOLD AND STERLING SILVER WITH PATINA FINISH, TOURMALINES (63.37 CT TW), WHITE BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS (6.75CT TW), SAPPHIRES (5.11CT TW), EMERALDS (1.73CT TW), AND PEARLS, PRICE UPON REQUEST

HEALING STONES

For thousands of years, people have relied on stones to heal and balance body and soul.

Ocean Tanzanite is believed to unite the mind and heart with higher realms, while Green Tourmaline enhances courage, strength and stamina.

IRENE NEUWIRTH 18K ROSE GOLD EARRINGS SET WITH OCEAN TANZANITE (28.62 CT TW) ON PAVÉ HOOKS (0.03 CT TW) $15,580

TODD REED HAND-FORGED GOLD CABOCHON DIAMOND™ CUFF: 18K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND CABOCHONS (60.02 CT TW), BLACK BRILLIANT CUT DIAMONDS (10.145 CT TW) RAW DIAMOND CUBE (0.01 CT TW) PRICE UPON REQUEST

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STEPHEN WEBSTER BEASTS OF LONDON GRASSHOPPER RING 18K WHITE GOLD SET WITH RUBY PAVÉ (LEFT) OR TSAVORITE PAVÉ (RIGHT), CABOCHONS AND HEMATITE CRYSTAL HAZE. RUBY: $11,500 TSAVORITE: $10,500

SYLVA & CIE 18K YELLOW GOLD HAND-CARVED KINGMAN TURQUOISE CICADA PENDANT WITH SINGLE CUT DIAMOND (APPROX 1.10CT TW) $12,750

SACRED Creatures

KIMBERLY MCDONALD ONE-OF-A-KIND QUARTZ SCARAB PENDANT (281.48CT TW) WITH DIAMONDS ON 18K WHITE GOLD HANDMADE CHAIN $29,500

SCARABS HAVE LONG BEEN WORSHIPPED

BY THE EGYPTIANS AS SYMBOLS OF REBIRTH AND ETERNAL LIFE, GRASSHOPPERS ARE SIGNS OF LUCK AND CREATIVE INSPIRATION, AND CICADAS BRING IMMORTALITY AND SPIRITUAL ECSTASY.

TEMPLE ST. CLAIR 18K SCARAB BELLINA BANGLE IN DIAMOND (0.10CT TW) $4,500

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TEMPLE ST. CLAIR 18K SCARAB PENDANT SAPPHIRE (1.20CT TW), EMERALD (0.84CT TW) AND DIAMONDS (0.09CT TW) $6,500

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BLACK & white

MAGIC STEPHEN WEBSTER MAGNIPHEASANT FEATHERS COLLAR IN 18K WHITE GOLD SET WITH MARQUIS BLACK SPINEL AND WHITE DIAMONDS PRICE UPON REQUEST

BLACK DIAMONDS STEPHEN WEBSTER MAGNIPHEASANT PAVÉ BRACELET 18K WHITE GOLD SET WITH FULL BLACK DIAMOND PAVÉ $19,000

have mysterious appeal, exuding strength, power & passion.

STEPHEN WEBSTER LADY STARDUST DECO EARRINGS 18K WHITE GOLD SET WITH GRADUATED BLACK, SILVER AND WHITE DIAMOND PAVÉ $21,000

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INSIDER’S GUIDE TO TEL AVIV WITH ANDREW MITCHELL-NAMDAR

Jewelry designer Yossi Harari grew up in Tel Aviv, Israel, where the seaside city’s beautiful objects and ancient artifacts inspired his creativity from an early age. Today, Harari creates jewelry in his Istanbul atelier and spends time in New York, but his heart and main residence remain in Tel Aviv.

Coincidentally, Andrew Mitchell-Namdar is frequently in Tel Aviv and his sister-in-law lives around the block from Harari.

Here, the two stylemakers share some of their favorite spots!

YOSSI: Shalom and welcome to my country!

Allow me to share some of my favorite special places. Let me take you on a stroll in my beloved city of Tel Aviv and start with what we all love best... FOOD! For a casual breakfast, the best is BENEDICT. There are a few. The one on Ben Yehuda Street is cool and has the typical Tel Aviv look and vibe. Whilst the one in Herzliya Pituah (15 minutes from Tel Aviv) has a more Mediterranean resort feel and overlooks the beach of Herzliya.

But for now let’s stay in Tel Aviv please!

My favorite spot to start a day trip is NEVE TZEDEK — the first neighborhood outside of Jaffa, the beginning of Tel Aviv over 100 years ago. Today it’s like our Village/SoHo. SHABAZI STREET crosses the neighborhood and has plenty of French-style cafés.

The first well-known restaurant that opened there 25 years ago is SUZANNA. Guests dine under a huge old ficus tree.

It’s also great for lunch while shopping at the various art galleries and small boutiques.

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ANDREW: Neve Tzedek is fun and Suzanna is one of my favorites! The giant tree provides wonderful shade. They do amazing Sephardic food, like stuffed cabbage and they also stuff whole onions with meats.

The best ice cream is also on the same road, Anita gelato. Everything they serve is great.

YOSSI: One of my favorite areas is HATACHANA (or “the station”) and SARONA. They’re old settlements of the German Templars, dating back to the early 19th century. They were turned into army bases by the British government and, after that, were IDF bases. More recently, they were transformed into shopping and dining areas. Instead of demolishing the old structures and building over them, they moved each little house, one by one. They also moved the gardens and replanted trees that were hundreds of years old to create an enchanted little oasis in the middle of the crowded city! I especially love Sarona with the cafés, shops, and great food market. The famous patisserie PARIS FAUCHON has the best macarons.

ANDREW: Shawarma and falafel are Israeli soul food! You have to go all out with the shawarma, with French fries on the inside and tahini dripping out of it. In Jaffa, the old city, HAJ KAHIL has amazing lamb shawarma. There’s no ambience at all, it’s almost diner-like, but the food is to die for.

I also love DABUSH for lamb or chicken shawarma at 1 Zeitlin Street.

YOSSI: BRASSERIE is a culinary landmark, open 24/7 in the heart of the city on Rabin Square for breakfast, lunch or dinner — the menu is very French-oriented, but like most of our places, the Mediterranean touch is there... The same group owns the fabulous boutique hotel MONTIFIORE, which has a fine and delicious restaurant, near the new NORMAN HOTEL! Both places, Montifiore and Norman, are like time travel... You find yourself in a world of the 1930s Bauhaus movement of architecture and style that gave its unique signature to the city of Tel Aviv. You can really feel it in the cup of tea they serve with their special China — a real chic treat! You might also see me there for

Mezze Plates at Manta Ray

Jaffa, the oldest section of Tel Aviv

Ilana Goor Museum

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The Norman Hotel

breakfast having my Eggs Benedict!

From the Norman or Montifiore, you can walk down the famous Rothschild Boulevard with its African trees that create beautiful shade all the way to our concert and opera halls.

ANDREW: The new ROTHSCHILD is an amazing and beautifully renovated boutique hotel with a European feel in the Bauhaus neighborhood. It’s uber sophisticated. I also love the Norman for more of a Miami-trendy-boutique feel that’s closer to the beach. The DAN HOTEL also has as a long history there and in Tel Aviv, you can’t go wrong with the INTERCONTINENTAL. YOSSI: If you are a carnivore, then MEAT BAR on Chen Avenue, beside Rabin Square is the place! For vegetarians they have the best Caesar salad and for fish lovers, TURKIZ in the SEA & SUN complex is great! Inside or outside is good and make sure to ask for the mixed Arab salad with tahini. Don’t miss the dish called “Harayme” — a Moroccan way of

cooking sea bass with a spicy tomato sauce... delicious!

Last but not least, our top place for special occasions is TOPOLOPOMPO, where famous chef Avi Conforti serves fine fusion Korean.

For lunch, my mother and I love REVIVA AND CELIA G-MALL or the original one in the upmarket city of RAMAT HASHARON, where you can also visit my showroom — all a 15-minute drive from the center of Tel Aviv.

ANDREW: Another absolute favorite… I love MANTA RAY, which is by the beach in Tel Aviv. They serve wonderful little mezze plates (try a lot of them!) and the fish is so fresh, it’s right on the ocean.

YOSSI: Of course we cannot skip the beach!

The old port of Jaffa with the famous museum of the sculpture artist ILANA GOOR is a must! The OLD CITY OF JAFFA has lots of galleries and small streets, all named after different signs of the zodiac. In a city that’s 4,000 years old,

you must try pastries from the famous bakery ABULAFIA, there since the days of the Ottoman Empire.

Now, to the modern/tech side of Israel — the OLD PORT OF TEL AVIV and the original trade center that were in ruins were redeveloped a few years ago, winning awards for transforming a defunct landmark into a modern car-free area for restaurants, playgrounds, shops and cafés, and with a wood boardwalk that is planned to continue all the way to Jaffa! (Tel Aviv just celebrated its 68th year... we have a lot more to do!)

Hope to tell you more next time about the one and only.... Jerusalem.

ANDREW: A few quick notes on Jerusalem in case you’re going soon… MAMILLA HOTEL is absolutely great and a perfect location for exploring the Old City. DARNA has great Moroccan food and MACHNEYUDA is amazing for “Shuk to Table.” But plan early if you want to go there; Assaf Granit is the most famous chef in Israel!

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s little as 15 years ago, even the top bars in the country relied on ingredients like storebought sour mix, nuclear-red maraschino cherries, and a variety of other chemical-laced mixers in their cocktails. Then about a decade ago, the rise of the “craft” cocktail speakeasy began. Now even your corner bartender is incorporating fresh ingredients, infusing his own simple syrup with rare vanilla bean, or adding cedar smoke to her whiskey.

The elevation of the humble cocktail to a culinary work of art (and science) involves many steps: research and development, interaction with chefs, and a constant desire on the part of the bartender to explore local greenmarkets, ethnic specialty stores and century-old bar books for inspiration.

“Not everything at the bar is what you can get in a store,” says Craig Ventrice, the bar manager at Kawa Ni, a Westport, Connecticut-based restaurant inspired by Japanese pubs. “There are house-made syrups and tinctures we do in the back, with ingredients Chef is using at the moment. It’s a process: it often takes a few failures to get a drink to work.” On the menu, you’ll find elements like mint-infused Campari, ginger-infused Fernet or smoked almond syrup. Even the casual Sake Bombs feature unlikely ingredients like Yuzu (an Asian citrus) or Thai chili syrup.

Customizing and creativity in ingredients can approach “mad scientist” levels: At both 69 Colebrook Road in London and Booker + Dax in Manhattan, bartenders employ lab tools like rotovaps, centrifuges and high-tech heat pokers to clarify, re-distill or otherwise manipulate ingredients. At

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SushiSamba London and New York, bartender Richard Woods has revitalized the Sex and the City-era drinks menu into a range of eye-catching (and delicious) “Culinary Cocktails” for the Instagram generation. Garnishes include whole peppers and Wagyu beef, while drinks are enhanced with ingredients like avocado puree and barely legal spices.

“My role has always been creative,” says Woods, who gained fame as London’s “most imaginative bartender” at the bar/restaurant Duck and Waffle. “I worked with chefs at both Duck and Waffle and SushiSamba, so there is definitely a culinary element.” His delicious Tom Yam cocktail (cilantro vodka, pureed cilantro, serrano pepper, ginger and lemon, sashimi garnish), for example, is a riff on a classic Thai soup. Keeping up with the times, he recently added cold brew coffee cocktails and complex mocktails to the menu.

Being creative isn’t enough anymore. A new wave of “conscientious cocktails”—featuring organic or sustainably produced spirits, locally procured ingredients or eco-friendly techniques—is spreading across the globe. In Chicago, Nandini Khaund of Cindy’s Rooftop has created the Howl at the Jun cocktail incorporating locally produced kombucha (a fermented honey tea).

The cuisine at Lazy Bear in San Francisco is driven by seasonal produce from local growers, and bar manager Nicolas Torres reflects this in his drinks: The majority of the modifiers are made in-house, including black lime bitters, aquavit and a car acara shrub. Sourcing other ingredients is “all about relationships,” says Torres. “We want to know that our suppliers care about their craft as much as we do.”

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BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON he Baldassari family doesn’t need to look far to find inspiration for its beautiful line of clothing; in fact, a glance out of the office windows in the fashionable Brera section of Milan, Italy (the city’s equivalent of SoHo in New York) usually does the trick. “We double-check our collection every day through the people in our own neighborhood,” says Renato Baldassari, who now runs the business (along with his brother Alberto) that was founded over 30 years ago by his father, Maurizio.

“People in the street come up to us and ask about a particular fabric. The idea of bringing Milan and the Milanese look to our clients always stays with us. What we try to do is create a wardrobe for all occasions, whether it’s having an aperitivo in a café in Brera or going to the opening night at La Scala.”

The commitment to Italy is hardly surprising. Maurizio Baldassari, who remains active in the business, has been a member of Italy’s fashion community his whole life. In fact, early in his career, he worked as the head of fashion purchasing in one of Milan’s most famous department stores—alongside future designer Giorgio Armani. The company sources its

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fabric in the famed Biella region and uses Milanese weaving to accomplish its look.

While Baldassari clothing first took off in the Far East (the company is still a major presence at the Japanese department store Takashimaya and can be found in many of China’s finest shops), much of the focus today is on appealing to the American consumer, who can be seen wearing a Baldassari overcoat to the office, a soft-shouldered sport jacket to dinner, or a sweater for a weekend outing.

“Americans are very precise when it comes to dressing up.

It’s about the perfect cuff or the right drape. They are always striving for excellence,” says Renato. “But we’ve also found they can be very open-minded when it comes to color or pattern, and have been very welcoming to the looks we create.

There’s no pressure on our part to just make a black suit. And that’s also one of the great things about being in a family business. We don’t really worry about what the rest of the industry is doing or about chasing trends. While we’re very sensitive about our relationship with our selling partners, the bottom line is we’re able to make and sell what we like.”

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If there was any lingering question of the brilliance, innovation and craftsmanship of the late couturier Yves Saint Laurent, the new museum exhibition Yves Saint Laurent: The Perfection of Style (on view at the Seattle Art Museum from October 11 to January 16 before traveling to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on May 7) should put any doubts to rest. This multifaceted retrospective drawn from the collection of the Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent will shine a bright light on the designer’s genius. On view will be 100 of his greatest creations that span nearly 50 years— some never before seen in public—along with photographs, drawings and films that give insight into his particular process. Says curator Florence Muller: “The changes he progressively introduced into the traditional representation of the feminine and masculine bodies and the codes of seduction stand at the origin of the profound changes of contemporary ways of dress.” Truer words were never spoken.

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Square Deal Wisdom of many sorts is dispensed in A.C. Phillips’ wonderful how-to guide, The Pocket Square: 22 Essential Folds. Each chapter (with such unforgettable titles as “The Guido Puff” or “Diamonds are Forever”) illustrates how to create one pocket square look perfect for any suit or sportcoat.

Better still, each section is preceded by an aptly chosen quote from a style icon, ranging from playwright Oscar Wilde to actors Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart to designers Hardy Amies, Tom Ford and Luciano Barbera. Best of all, there’s also a page with eight must-know “Etiquette” rules, including our favorite: “A gentleman should carry one square for show and another to blow.”

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THE FASHION FORUM WRITTEN BY BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

PERFECTION PERSONIFIED

f Canali’s Kei jacket has taken the fashion world by storm, it’s no surprise. As cozy and light as a knit garment, impeccably sharp, and so comfortable it can be worn year-round, this softly structured jacket is a masterpiece of Italian tailoring that can be appreciated (and worn) by men from every walk of life. And that’s exactly what Giorgio Canali had planned from the start: “When we created the Kei jacket, we didn’t have a specific customer in mind. We wanted something that would be timeless and appeal to many different types of men. The Kei strikes the perfect balance between comfort and style and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. It’s this level of versatility that makes it such a hit season after season.” Trust us: no closet should be without one!

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SPRINGS AHEAD

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ohnny Cash wasn’t always the man in black. Don’t believe us?

Just head to the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs, which not only has Cash’s signed green corduroy jacket on display, but such other fabulous fashions as Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1974 custom suit, a one-of-a-kind vinyl outfit worn by Cher, and Lady Gaga’s shiny silicon, silver wire and crystal dress.

And through December 31, you can truly feel like a rock star by taking advantage of the Hard Rock’s “Amplified” package (available at all 23 of its hotels around the globe), which includes not just a personalized tour of the hotel’s memorabilia collection, but also a pre-reserved Fender guitar complete with floor amp and headphones, a special collectible pin and a limited-edition hat. One visit here and any blues you have (Folsom Prison or otherwise) will be a long-forgotten memory.

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EXPERTISE

MADE-TO-MEASURE

Our legendary Style Advisors have been with us an average of over 10 years and are passionate about developing trusted relationships with customers and advising on all clothing, jewelry and accessory matters. They always go the extra mile to ensure that your shopping experience is efficient and enjoyable and that you are fabulously well dressed.

In all of our stores, we are known for our extraordinary Made-to-Measure Advisors, who will help you create bespoke suits, shirts, sportcoats and more. Choose from exquisite fabrics, buttons, linings and details from the world’s top fashion houses. Custom shoes, leather goods and other items are also available by request.

COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAP

CLOSET CLEANING

BESPOKE JEWELRY

The only thing nicer than buying our merchandise is gifting it. We make it even nicer with complimentary wrapping. You choose the perfect gift… we’ll do the rest.

To help you integrate new purchases with old, enjoy a complimentary closet consultation. A Style Advisor will visit your home and make suggestions on how to edit, mix and match your wardrobe. An expert tailor can be on hand for adjustments. If desired, we will also create a photo catalog of your wardrobe for future reference.

As a full-service jeweler, we offer custom design services and can help you design the piece of your dreams.

You can work with your own sketch, or with a famed design studio such as Kwiat or Oscar Heyman, to turn what’s in your head into something on your neck... or wrist... or ears... or finger!

CLOTHING DONATIONS Service is important to us, not only in our stores, but also in our community. We will help you clear out unwanted items in your closet, while providing for a local charity. We coordinate the donation and will even make the delivery for you.

FASHION EMERGENCIES You never know when a fashion emergency will strike, so we’re always prepared, even after hours — just dial your main store number and follow the prompts to be connected to one of our family’s homes, and we’ll come to your rescue!

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VIRTUAL CLOSET Through our new MWorld services, we keep a visual electronic inventory of your wardrobe to remind you and your Style Advisor of what you have and in what size. A wardrobe is a serious investment. There is no substitute for building it wisely, with the guidance of someone who takes the time to know your wardrobe, lifestyle and needs.

COMPLIMENTARY ALTERATIONS Whether you purchase in-store or online, we offer complimentary expert alterations on all regularly priced merchandise. Down to the last detail, we ensure that each article is tailored masterfully just for you. Alteration fees apply only on sale items 40% off or more.

RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY We want you to be 100% satisfied with everything you buy. If you are not completely happy with a purchase, feel free to bring it back within a reasonable period of time. We want to make sure you love your new items as much when you get home as you did in the store!

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HOME DELIVERY We understand you have a busy schedule and want to do all we can to lessen the demands on your time.

This is why we provide local delivery if you live in a reasonable proximity to our stores.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT We understand how precious your time is. Call or email your Style Advisor for an appointment and we’ll get you in and out with record speed!

ABUNDANT PARKING

BUTTON UP

To ensure your shopping experience is as stress-free as possible, at many of our stores we provide you with ample complimentary parking that is both convenient and secure.

A loose thread or button can be just the thing that unravels your day. Bring in any suit or outerwear with buttons that need repair and we’ll re-attach or tighten them for you, on site and free of charge.

CAPPUCCINO, COFFEE, DRINK & SNACK BAR

FUR CLEANING, STORAGE & REFURBISHMENT

In this hectic world, sometimes a hot cup of coffee is just what you need...

Cold drinks, snacks and M&Ms are always on hand for a pick-me-up, too.

We offer a full array of fur services, including climate-controlled storage and fur makeovers through Oscar de la Renta Furs.

Come for a free consultation and see how we can transform a dated fur into a new favorite.

FAMILY FRIENDLY As a family business, we feel it is essential to create a shopping experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family. At all of our stores, we provide interactive play areas so your time with us can be relaxed and your children can have fun. Treats and soft drinks are always on hand.

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