Wilkes Bashford

FALL 2015

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UNABASHED BAY AREA STYLE

C E L E B R AT I N G

50 YEARS OF STYLE

— JUST GETTING STARTED!

WELCOME

GREETINGS FROM TYLER & WILKES

STARS MUST BE COLLIDING... IN ALL CORNERS OF OUR BUSINESS, WE ARE CELEBRATING SIMULTANEOUS ANNIVERSARIES!

Anniversaries are in the air this fall at the Mitchell Stores.

Starting with the biggies, here on the West Coast, Wilkes Bashford is celebrating 50 years since opening its doors in San Francisco’s Union Square. It’s hard to believe, but it’s also five years since Wilkes Bashford joined Mitchell Stores.

Back east, this year, Bill Mitchell is celebrating 50 years since he joined the family business, bringing his unique brand of humor and friendship to all who enter Mitchells’ doors. Also on the East Coast, we are celebrating 10 years since Marshs has joined our family of stores and 15 years since we moved Richards to its spectacular current location.

As we’ve expanded, we are enjoying also making our world JUST GETTING STARTED! smaller for you with our new e-commerce site. If you haven’t done so already, spend two minutes setting up your WBWorld account and enjoy all our stores and services from anywhere you go.

We love looking back on all these exciting milestones, but in truth, we are just getting started!!! Wishing you a great and stylish season.

With Hugs,

Tyler & Wilkes 2

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A COLORFUL HISTORY OF

FRIENDS, FASHION &FUN

Fifty years ago, Wilkes Bashford opened his doors in Union Square and a new era in San Francisco fashion was born.

With an inimitable eye, Wilkes was the first retailer to bring many now-iconic European designers like Giorgio Armani to the United States and to collaborate with houses like Brioni to modify their designs for the American market. He was also one of the first to carry Ralph Lauren.

In 1978, Wilkes expanded what he calls his “bold conservative” look to include a spectacular women’s collection. In 1984, Wilkes moved to his famous seven-story townhouse. In 2001, he opened a Palo Alto store to serve the Silicon Valley crowd.

The rest, as they say, is history. In the case of Wilkes Bashford, a very colorful history!

Filled with community involvement, friends and philanthropy. Galavanting with Mayor Willie Brown. Dressing the Bay Area’s top thinkers, politicians, celebrities and businessmen. 50 years of unabashed and unforgettable... style! #wb50!

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“My dear friend Wilkes Bashford’s elegant store reflects his many qualities of gentleman extraordinaire, excellent taste, generosity to his community and loyalty to his friends. Wilkes, let’s have another wonderful 50 year run !”

ANNIVERSARY WISHES...

“For over 30 years, I have come to Wilkes Bashford for the finest in clothing and service. I have lived in Los Angeles and Virginia during that period, but always return to Wilkes. I have never been disappointed and look forward to every visit.”

Charlotte Shultz Long-time Friend & Customer

Ted Olson Prominent D.C. Attorney/Long-time Friend & Customer

“I’m a geek. My focus has always been on running a business, not on style.

Wilkes takes out all the guesswork, making sure I dress well and turning around clothes on a tight deadline. At Wilkes, they get to know you, you’re not just a random customer off the street. It’s that level of service I keep coming back for.”

Kevin Rose CEO, HODINKEE

Vanessa Getty with designer Wes Gordon “Shopping at Wilkes is more than a retail experience. It’s about friendship and support and pleasure. When I walk out the door, I feel ready to face the world. We are lucky to have Wilkes’ creativity, energy and good humor here in San Francisco. We are a better city because of him!”

Judy Guggenhime Long-time Friend & Customer

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“Congratulations on 50 years of impeccable style! Wilkes is a landmark San Francisco institution that continues to evolve each day, bringing fresh designers and bold ideas to our beautiful city. Bravo!”

“Wilkes has been a cherished friend and fashion advisor to four generations of Swig family members. Wilkes’s personal values of caring, compassion, empathy and philanthropy are examples for all to follow and emulate. Happy 50th anniversary, Wilkes!

Roselyne (Cissie) Swig Long-time Friend & Customer

“I have trusted Wilkes’ expertise to enhance my image from day one... he is simply the best!”

Neal A. Ward Long-time Friend & Customer

“The personalized service at Wilkes Bashford is second to none.

Arnaud is meticulous with every detail and Tyler’s whiskey tasting makes it all the more enjoyable. I couldn’t ask for a better experience, or final product.”

Tony Hawk Pro Skateboarder

“Wilkes — I love how you and your staff always celebrate my own personal style while also encouraging me to try new things.

Congratulations on 50 years of making San Francisco a more beautiful and interesting place!”

Jennifer Brahm Long-time Friend & Customer

“For fifty years, being well dressed has been synonymous with one person and one store— the Sutter Street shop, Wilkes Bashford. Those two words need no translation for even the most uninformed.”

Mayor Willie Brown, Life-long best friend and one of our first customers

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&JUST

GETTING STARTED! This year Wilkes Bashford is turning 50 years... young! And in typical Wilkes style, we’re not doing it quietly.

To rev up for our next half century, we’re doing everything NEW! Our first step was to join forces with the world-renowned Mitchell Stores, increasing the depth of our global relationships and product offerings. Next, we fully redesigned both our San Francisco Townhouse and Palo Alto stores, adding more of the world’s most creative new men’s and women’s designers. We greatly expanded our womens’ collections and added a killer jewelry department. And this year, we launched a breakthrough e-commerce site that offers more personalized service than any other!

In other words, we are pulling out all the stops to make the next 50 years even more fabulous. Join the celebration! #wb50!

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JUST GETTING STARTED!

EXPANDED COLLECTIONS

JUST GETTING STARTED!

NEW THIS SEASON!

LANVIN // LUCIANO BARBERA // KITON // VICTORIA BECKHAM ALEXANDER MCQUEEN // L’AGENCE // BRUNELLO CUCINELLI ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA MADE-TO-MEASURE SPORTSWEAR // AKRIS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR // K ROSSO // FRANK AND EILEEN // THE ROW NARCISO RODRIGUEZ // ALTUZARRA // JONATHON SIMKHAI LORO PIANA // SEALUP // HARRIS WHARF // NORISOL FERRARI

JUST GETTING STARTED! KWIAT SYLVA & CIE OSCAR HEYMAN TEMPLE ST. CLAIR MATTIA CIELO NEW FRED LEIGHTON NEW KATHLEEN DUGHI PAUL MORELLI CAROLINE ELLEN NEW YOSSI POMELLATO NAM CHO NEW SUTRA COOMI AARON HENRY KIMBERLY MCDONALD IRENE NEUWIRTH RENEE LEWIS PAOLO COSTAGLI NEW STEPHEN WEBSTER NEW FRANK ANCONA NAK ARMSTRONG NEW

Meet our friendly & knowledgeable Jewelry Advisors.

JUST GETTING STARTED!

BLING IT ON! One of the Bay Area’s most comprehensive (& creative) collections of fine & designer jewelry!

At Wilkes, we search the world to bring you jewelry from some of the most talented established and up-and-coming designers.

As a result our jewelry cases are full of what we believe is the best edit in the Bay Area. One of our Jewelry Advisors will help you find (or collaborate to create) the piece of your dreams. #wb50!

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A new shopping site with the same level of service as our stores!

The same Style Advisor you work with in our stores is here for you online.

While it may look like we were late to the e-tail party, we deliberately took our time in devising how to deliver an online experience that would match, integrate with and ultimately surpass the level of service for which we are known. Our site offers access to the collective inventory of our five stores and signature features like “reserve in store” and your “virtual closet,” with which you can view your wardrobe anytime, anywhere. #wb50!

wilkesbashford.com

JUST GETTING STARTED!

HIGH (FASHION) TECH

Shop online anywhere, anytime, from any device.

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JUST GETTING STARTED! JUST GETTING STARTED!

ALL IN THE MITCHELLS

FAMILY!

Come see us at Mitchells and Richards when you’re on the East Coast!

Wilkes customers enjoy access to the collective inventory of all five Mitchells stores!

As a Wilkes shopper, you not only have access to everything in our stores, you have access to all the products in our East Coast stores as well. This extraordinarily large and carefully curated inventory consists of over 11,000 items, rivaling some of the world’s largest luxury e-tailers! #wb50!

Counter-clockwise from top left, Mitchells of Westport, CT, Richards of Greenwich, CT, Mitchells of Huntington, NY, Wilkes Bashford Palo Alto, and Wilkes Bashford San Francisco.

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Our family includes Wilkes & three east coast “siblings.”

OUR WOMEN’S DESIGNERS INCLUDE: JUST GETTING STARTED!

OVER 50% WOMEN’S

No longer just for special occasions, we also carry top lifestyle designers.

Wilkes Bashford for jeans, graphic tees and flats? Yes! Our expanded women’s offerings also include your favorite brands for every day like Rag & Bone, Helmut Lang, Vince and many more! #wb50!

THE ROW ALEXANDER MCQUEEN WES GORDON ALTUZARRA VICTORIA BECKHAM BRUNELLO CUCINELLI DONNA KARAN OSCAR DE LA RENTA PAMELLA ROLAND LORO PIANA RAG AND BONE ROBERTO CAVALLI AG ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED AKRIS ANYA HINDMARCH BOGNER HERNO HELMUT LANG JENNY PACKHAM L’AGENCE LANVIN VALENTINO DEREK LAM D EXTERIOR STELLA MCCARTNEY BOGNER VINCE MANOLO BLAHNIK CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN NANCY GONZALEZ JIMMY CHOO & LOTS MORE!

Wilkes Magazine, the bible of “Unabashed Bay Area Style.”

Catch up on the latest in style, art & culture and our buyers’ signature edits from around the world in Wilkes magazine.

Visit our publications online and click-to-shop directly from our e-magazine at wilkesbashford.com. #wb50!

Click to shop directly from our e-magazine.

JUST GETTING STARTED!

FRESH

INK

Wilkes Bashford 375 Sutter Street San Francisco

FEATURES

23 What Makes Our Site So Special 30 Designers: Loving Life 32 Tyler vs. Wilkes 64 Book Shelf: Couture Meets Cuisine 72 Intriguing People: Jeffrey Tambor 90 Temple St. Clair: Nomad Collection 92 Nak Armstrong: A New “Movement” in Jewelry 108 Documentaries: IRIS 112 Style: Family Matters

415.986.4380

450 Stanford Shopping Center Palo Alto 650.322.7080 RETAIL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Wilkes Bashford CONCEPT /CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Andrew Mitchell-Namdar MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

Tyler Mitchell EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Karen Alberg Grossman DESIGN DIRECTOR

Hans Gschliesser INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR

FASHION

34 Dress Like You Mean It 62 What’s New: Our Buyers’ Picks 66 10 Fall Essentials 74 Stylewatch: Jewelry 78 Camera Ready Art 94 Tuxedo Tune-Up 96 The Total Rig

Brian Scott Lipton PROJECT MANAGER

Lisa Montemorra DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Peg Eadie DIRECTOR OF PREPRESS

John Frascone WILKES ART DIRECTION & COPY

WSAA, Inc., Westport, CT BUSINESS JOURNALS FASHION GROUP PUBLISHER

Stuart Nifoussi PRESIDENT AND CEO

Britton Jones CHAIRMAN AND COO

Mac Brighton

DEPARTMENTS

2 Welcome Letter 4 Wilkes at 50 16 Scene & Heard 31 Social Media WB-Style 116 At Your Service

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Christine Sullivan FASHION FORUM MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED IN 10 REGIONAL EDITIONS FOR MEMBER STORES OF THE APPAREL FORUM COPYRIGHT 2015. PUBLISHED BY BUSINESS JOURNALS, INC, P.O. BOX 5550, NORWALK, CT 06856, 203-853-6015 • FAX: 203-852-8175; ADVERTISING OFFICE: 1384 BROADWAY, NY, NY 10018-6108, 212-686-4412 • FAX: 212686-6821; ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THE PUBLISHERS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITIES

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UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS, TRANSPARENCIES OR OTHER MATERIALS. NO PART OF THIS MAGAZINE MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHERS. VOLUME 18, ISSUE 1. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

FALL 2015

TRUNK SHOWS 9/10

NAK ARMSTRONG PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

11/3-4

DONALD DEAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

9/11

BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO NARCISO RODRIGUEZ. . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

11/5-6

DONALD DEAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

11/6-7

SYLVA & CIE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

11/11-12

DANA KELLIN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO YOSSI HARARI PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

11/13-14

DANA KELLIN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO YOSSI HARARI PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

9/11-12

COOMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO PAOLO COSTAGLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

9/12

BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

9/12-13

BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

9/18-19

SYLVA & CIE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

11/14

IRENE NEUWIRTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

9/19

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO IRENE NEUWIRTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

11/20

PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

11/21

ASSAEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

11/20-21

NAM CHO PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

11/20-22

BOGNER WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

11/21

ASSAEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

12/2

FRED LEIGHTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

12/2-3

KWIAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

12/4-5

FRED LEIGHTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO KWIAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO LOREN JEWELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

12/5

AARON HENRY PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

12/11

COOMI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

9/25

PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

9/26

LUCIANO BARBERA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

10/1-3

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . PALO ALTO

10/2-3

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S . . . . . PALO ALTO LOREN JEWELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO SARTORIA PARTENOPEA. . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

10/6-8

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . SAN FRANCISCO

10/8-11

KITON MEN’S & WOMEN’S. . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

10/9

SAMUELSOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

10/9-10

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

10/15-17

KITON MEN’S & WOMEN’S. . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

10/16

KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

12/12

10/17

AARON HENRY PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO PAOLO COSTAGLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

12/18

PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO SYLVA & CIE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

12/19

PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO SYLVA & CIE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

10/23

PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

10/24

PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PALO ALTO

10/31-11/1 CAROLINE ELLEN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

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PA = PERSONAL APPEARANCE

SF GIANT PLAYERS’

WIVES SCORE! Wilkes Bashford event hits it out of the park!

Wilkes Bashford, Tyler Mitchell and team welcomed The San Francisco Giants players’ wives to the Sutter Street townhouse for a Must-Haves Fall 2015 fashion show and luncheon. Commentator and style advisor, Wilkes Bashford’s own Sheree Chambers, highlighted trends for the upcoming season. The ladies were gifted with beautiful gardenia boxes and a gift certificate from High Camp Supply and treated to champagne and wine from Soutirage. President of the group, Pam Baer, introduced Tyler Mitchell and announced that the event would benefit the San Francisco Giants Community Fund. The fund uses baseball as a forum to encourage underserved youth and their families to live healthy and productive lives. Q

SF GENERAL HOSPITAL

HEART BEATS Wilkes Bashford opens their doors... and hearts Stylish supporters of the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation were astounded at the dazzling red tabletop heart displayed at Wilkes Bashford San Francisco that gleamed with over 15,000 Swarovski crystals. The heart sculpture is one of a limited series auctioned each year at the Foundation’s Heroes and Hearts annual luncheon.

The evening brought together those who share their love of San Francisco and their commitment to the Foundation. It was quite fitting that the celebration was in the Wilkes Bashford townhouse, itself a 50-year San Francisco institution. Q

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A SLICE OF ITALIAN LIFE

KITON-STYLE Italian life in the City by the Bay

Tyler Mitchell and his wife Stephanie hosted world-class Italian luxury design house Kiton, including their CEO Antonio De Matteis and Wilkes Bashford Kiton clients and enthusiasts, at their South of Market live/work loft for an evening of Italian fashion and fare. The huge openconcept space with a commercial kitchen worked out perfectly for the Michelin-starred chef, Nino di Costanza from Naples, Italy. A 10-course feast of pastas, multiple ďŹ sh courses, Italian mozzarella own in next day via Fed Ex, fried pizza and homemade desserts was enjoyed. It was all accompanied by Italian wines curated by Matt Wilson, the founder of Soutirage (an A+ wine service that will curate, educate and organize at your home). Brunello, Barolo, Sassicaia and some local Neapolitan whites were served throughout the evening. Q

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SF JR. LEAGUE’S

L’ATELIER One day/two fabulous shows

For the first time Wilkes Bashford partnered with the Junior League of San Francisco and produced its 89th Annual Fashion Show, L’Atelier, at the Fairmont Hotel. The historic fundraising event brought in nearly $400,000 and showcased Junior League members in high fashion clothing curated by the WB team. The runway show ran at an afternoon luncheon and a second time for the evening’s black tie dinner with members and their husbands/dates.

The transformed ballroom was awash with pink lighting and accents. Fashion Show Chair Lillian Phan’s French bulldog Lox stole the Frenchinspired show. Funds raised provide direct grants, promote volunteerism and develop women as leaders in the community. Q

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WES GORDON MEETS WB’S

MOVERS & SHAKERS Fashion’s newest darling reveals Fall 2015 collection Vanessa Getty hosted a luncheon and fashion show staged at the sevenstory Wilkes Bashford San Francisco townhouse. Wes Gordon, the newest darling of the fashion industry and editor favorite, revealed his Fall 2015 runway collection to Vanessa’s fashionable friends. A percentage of sales that day benefited the San Francisco Bay Humane Friends which provides vital funding and support of humane healthcare programs that address pet overpopulation, primarily in lower income communities throughout the San Francisco Bay area. Q

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WILKESBASHFORD.COM

WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL? If we could reach through the screen and pour you a cup of virtual coffee, we would.Because we believe great style starts with a relationship.

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WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?

1.

Work online with the same STYLE ADVISOR you work with in-store.

Our online Style Advisors are not in India, China or South America. They’re in our actual five stores! They touch and feel the merchandise. They know our designers. How things fit. Your taste. Your lifestyle.

Take two minutes to set up an WBWorld account and select a store of your choice and a Style Advisor.

Here are some of the many ways they can help you online: CAN’T DECIDE WHICH ONE TO BUY? Hit “Email My Style Advisor” when viewing any items you’re considering, and he/she will help you make the right choice.

NEED A PIECE TO COMPLETE AN OUTFIT? In WBWorld, email your Style Advisor, who will view what you want to match in your Virtual Closet, and then send you suggestions.

DON’T KNOW WHAT TO WEAR FOR AN OCCASION? Shop the easy way!

Send a quick note about what you’re dressing for and your Style Advisor will send you a Curated List of handpicked selections that suit your style.

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Melyssa Minamoto Style Advisor, Wilkes Palo Alto Since 2013

“In- store and online, my customers are loving that they can see what items are in which store and in what size. It takes away calling and asking and waiting, they love the immediate access.

One of my customers keeps ordering things we only carry at Mitchells. I guess she’s an East Coast girl at heart!”

2.

Access to the COLLECTIVE INVENTORY of all five stores.

Every item online actually “lives” in one of our five stores. So... as each store carries a distinctive roster of designers and a different product edit, this gives ALL of our customers access to a greatly expanded selection. This extraordinarily large and carefully curated inventory consists of over 11,000 items,

rivaling some of the world’s largest luxury e-tailers!

We believe that the breadth of our offerings, combined with the signature edit of our buyers and the expertise of our real “live” Style Advisors, come together to create a shopping experience that is second to none.

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Meri Morgan Style Advisor, Wilkes San Francisco Since 2011

“A lot of my customers are saving time and energy by picking out what they want online and coming in when we have it waiting.

The women get to look at all the bags and shoes we have in five stores and are loving having so many choices. But they’d usually rather hold a handbag or try on shoes before buying them.”

3.

See something online?

RESERVE IN-STORE! By all accounts, it’s one of the best features of our new site. While on some days, you may want to lose yourself in the store for hours, on other days, you are busy or away (or lazy) and want to shop from... wherever you want to shop from. Some of the reasons our customers y “Reserve in Store”:

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• Shop from anywhere and only come in when you know the right item in the right size is waiting.

• You get to see, touch & feel before you buy.

• You can shop the inventory of our five stores and have it waiting at your store.

• If you don’t love it, you haven’t bought it and don’t have to return it.

WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?

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Both you and your Style Advisor can view your wardrobe 24/7/365 within your VIRTUAL CLOSET!

MY VIRTUAL CLOSET

View all of your online and in-store purchases (for as far back as we have photos of each item.) Our signature Virtual Closet enables you and your Style Advisor to get a comprehensive view of what’s in your closet.

This is very handy for seeing what you need to match and for building a properly devised wardrobe.

It also enables you to see what you own… on your phone. From anywhere.

This can be helpful when shopping in a foreign land, showing your spouse or friends what you’ve bought. There are countless ways to use it!

Lucas Schott Style Advisor, Wilkes San Francisco Since 2015

“Seeing what’s in my customers’ closets has been great. I have a customer who needed vacation clothes in a hurry. I picked out two bathing suits, two casual shirts and a light sweater for some linen pants and shorts he bought last summer. I reminded him what shoes to pack and we finished it off with a great light jacket.”

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WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?

5.

FREE ALTERATIONS for online purchases, too!

Our tailors are truly a “cut above,” striving to offer the best tailoring west of Savile Row. What’s more, alterations are complimentary for all purchases, in-store or online.

Plus you can check your alteration status online in your WBWorld Account.

This is just another of the seamless (pun intended!) ways our services are integrated to serve you better.

PLUS:

6. Free gift wrap.

7. Free delivery.

8. & Norma!

Have you met Norma? Norma is our 24/7 e-concierge, there to provide customer service and assistance in addition to your Style Advisor. Named after our beloved matriarch Norma Mitchell, Norma is always there to make sure you know what’s going on while waiting for your real live Style Advisor to get back to you.

Errika Pascual Style Advisor, Palo Alto Since 2006

“I have a customer who moved out of town and now we are working together again online. Whenever she needs something, she sends me a quick note and some MPIX of what she’s considering and I send recommendations. I know her body type and style. So far everything we’ve chosen has been perfect!”

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WILKESBASHFORD.COM:

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR SITE

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING...

“We’ve got a slight problem....

I LOVE ALL THREE OF THESE DRESSES!!!!!! Seriously, I am loving the Derek Lam... think it might be the winner.

The ‘neon’ skirted Paule Ka is the most ‘me’ and the other Paule Ka is the most flattering.

I cannot thank you enough. It has been a rough week, and to come home to a box of beautiful dresses...well, keeps me feeling blessed. Thank you for your time, energy, and keen style sense.”

“My favorite feature of the new site is ‘reserve in store.’ I pick out whatever I want online and only go to the store when I know what I want is there in my size. It’s a HUGE timesaver!”

“I love that all that I buy is shown online in my Virtual Closet.

It allows me to have conversations with my Style Advisor on what works together... and it’s easier for her to remember what I have, too!”

“The shopping experience was great.

Great selection of unique clothing.

Very prompt communication from a live human being — nice touch.”

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designers

loving LIFE CEREBRAL, SPIRITUAL, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND GENEROUS, BRUNELLO CUCINELLI ALSO MAKES BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES!

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

Brunello Cucinelli’s journey from selling a small collection of cashmere sweaters to becoming one of the world’s most admired luxury clothing designers is well documented. “I started selling sweaters in my 20s with only six styles. Soon six sweaters became 10 and the business started to blossom,” he says.

“From the start, the people at the core of the company have been fundamental to the brand’s success. I’ve always put them first and center, creating a workplace dedicated to human dignity.”

And it is Cucinelli’s restoration of his village, stone by stone, to improve the lives of his workers that makes him most proud. “The restoration of Solomeo had been a dream for quite some time,” he explains. “I am very passionate about leaving a legacy beyond clothing. This restoration has given new life to a once dying town, new job opportunities, and a new future for this part of Italy that I so love.”

In addition to expanding the Solomeo factory, Cucinelli’s founda-

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tion has started a new phase of restoration called A Project for Beauty. “This is dedicated to preserving the land surrounding the village, which is divided into three parks. The industrial park is becoming filled with color and fragrance, the Lay Oratory park now offers a youth center and sporting activities for young people, and the Agriculture Park is used for cropping vegetables, fruits, olive groves, orchards and trees; its produce will be used for local consumption and in the company dining halls.”

Bottom line, Cucinelli’s business philosophy is firmly centered on human dignity. As he puts it, “We focus on respecting people and honoring them with responsibility. With responsibility comes creativity. As a result, our company is filled with dedicated individuals who are intrinsically connected to their work. It’s very important to me to nurture and preserve the core values of humanity; I want my employees to have a quality life filled with friends, family, and genuine warmth.”

Asked about Cucinelli’s transition from a family business to part of a huge corporate conglomerate, he is candid. “Nothing has changed about our company, with the exception that we are even more efficient now that we have to make time in our schedules for investors and road shows. Going public has allowed us to have a more international vision for our brand and to have experts in the field share their opinions about our projects. But with all due respect, we will still be making decisions without altering our basic philosophy. My personal goal and our corporate goal are one in the same: to see this company grow steadily and graciously into the future.”

And asked what brings him happiness, he is equally candid. “I am happy when I sit in front of the fire reading a great book in the quiet of my living room with my family nearby. I enjoy laughing and joking with my friends so I always make time to meet them for a weekly soccer match and then dinner. With my friends, I’ve had many moments of genuine, carefree fun.”

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TYLER VS. WILKES OUR TWO IN-HOUSE TASTEMAKERS GIVE MORE OPINIONS ON NEW TRENDS & FAVORITES FROM OUR FIRST 50 YEARS...

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FAVORITE NEW THING YOU’RE WEARING

I just got a bunch of new belts. I had always neglected this accessory in the past — I had 200 ties and 5 belts.

Amazing what a few new belts can do for you!

In suits, I LOVE the new shorter pants and slim silhouette, not quite as short and slim as Tyler!

For shoes, slipper-style slip-ons, which were big in the 30’s and 40’s are back. I love them in velvet for formal, so elegant.

FAVORITE SINGER/BAND: 50 YEARS AGO & TODAY

50 years ago: Before my time, but I grew up with bands that started then. I LOVE the Beach Boys!

Today: My favorite band is Phish, their concerts are killer.

50 years ago: Sarah Vaughan had an incredible voice and love Elvis Presley & Frank Sinatra. Today, my favorite female is Audra McDonald and my favorite male is Michael Bublé. My taste hasn’t changed much, largely just an update!

FAVORITE SHOE ON A WOMAN

Manolos, 105 heel.

Christian Louboutin. I like the inventiveness of the style.

They’re very fashion-forward yet totally classic, they capture both grounds perfectly.

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TREND IN MEN’S GROOMING

In manscaping, the idea is to have just a little bit of hair everywhere... from the face to the chest to below the belt... nobody likes a baby and nobody likes a bear. Keep it tight and right!

The comeback of the welltrimmed beard has been a huge and significant shift in men’s grooming, which must be noted.

WORST FASHION TREND IN THE PAST 50 YEARS

For me, by far the worst fashion trend was the mock turtleneck — you still see one now and again today, and I cringe every time. If you’re gonna be a bear, be a grizzly and just wear a real turtleneck!

Grunge! It was bad enough when young people were wearing it, but grown ups, in banks and business? I would leave it on the farm!

BOW TIES

Always with my tuxedo...

But I just laugh when I try to wear them with a sport coat.

For formal, of course. But when it comes to everyday, it’s so natural on some men and on others it looks like an affectation. It depends on the look of the man.

FAVORITE MAGAZINE

AFAR — great pictures and stories of traveling the road less traveled.

The New Yorker – I’ve been subscribing since I was 16. I love the cartoons, reviews and articles on current topics. So well written and the covers are great.. so subtle, yet so good!

FAVORITE COMEDIAN: 50 YEARS AGO & TODAY

I loved Mel Brooks & Carl Reiner doing the “2000 YearOld Man” when I was a kid.

Bill Burr currently. I listen to him on Pandora when I run — sometimes I have to walk and laugh...

50 years ago it was Don Rickles, “king of the insult.” Just looking at him made me laugh and he’s just as funny in person. Today it’s Chris Rock. He’s also insulting, but more off-color, free and loose.

So funny!

FASHION ICON

David Beckham. I don’t even think he tries to be, which is pretty cool.

I have three men as they each represent different things. The most adventuresome are Johnny Depp and Sean Combs; they have huge influence. And George Clooney is always dressed right. In women’s, Rihanna is a huge style leader.

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LUCIANO BARBERA Luciano Barbera was established in 1971, inspired by its founder’s belief in the utmost care in the smallest of details.

Each item is entirely manufactured in Italy. The Fall/Winter 2015 collection is an exploration of “sprezzatura,” a study in casual elegance and classic Italian style.

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KIRED Kired specializes in timeless pieces made with the finest fabrics and leathers. The collection of jackets, trench coats and raincoats was born in 1986 at a manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Parma, Italy.

One of the UK’s most successful fashion brands with global recognition, Jenny Packham has become a design house of choice when it comes to evening dressing. Red carpets the world over are graced with Packham’s designs worn by the most iconic women of our generation including Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, Emily Blunt, Kate Winslet, Kate Hudson and The Duchess of Cambridge.

IRIS VON ARNIM Iris von Arnim designs unconventional yet timeless cashmere for “women like herself.”

Arnim develops new techniques; her focus is on structures and shapes like hand-knitted pieces in mouliné cashmere.

Arnim’s designs are being seen on celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Gwen Stefani and Jessica Chastain.

SEALUP Sealup has become synonymous with Italian quality since its foundation in 1935. They create clothing that is a pleasure to look at and touch. The line started out as only raincoats, which were worn by fashion icons such as Jackie Kennedy. Today, Filippo Chiesa and his sister Cristina have continued the legacy of quality waterproofs at Sealup. The brand utilizes high-tech innovations such as thermoadhesivate, a process that ensures the seams on a garment are perfectly sealed (windproof, rainproof) and also beautiful to look at.

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BOOK SHELF READING ON FASHION & DESIGN

COUTURE MEETS CUISINE AT HOME (& CHALET & YACHT & PIED-A-TERRE) WITH VALENTINO GARAVANI Valentino: At the Emperor’s Table provides a snapshot into the opulent life of legendary fashion designer, Valentino Garavani. Dubbed “The Last Emperor” in the 2008 documentary about his iconic stature as one of Europe’s greatest enduring couturiers, Valentino lives up to the title, even in his day-to-day life. The magnificent oversized volume gives a peek into the glamorous lifestyle of one of the last great tastemakers of the day.

The oversized coffee-table book is broken up into BOOK five sections, SHELF featuring recipes as well as close-up VALENTINO: AT THE images of elaborate EMPORER’S TABLE table settings:

By André Leon Talley one for each of Photography by his residences.

Oberto Gili Valentino has homes Assouline, 2015 in Gstaad, Wideville (just outside of Paris), New York and London. He also has a yacht, the T.M. Blue One. Each home has its own unique flavor. The Gstaad chalet

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has a luxurious yet cozy ski lodge feel, featuring a rich burgundy table and a glass pumpkin centerpiece. Recipes consist of rich, decadent dishes such as a goat cheese flan.

Images of his London home show an opulent Orientalist dining room featuring

blue and white china. There is only one recipe in this section: a simple pasta with tomato sauce. Valentino’s home in New York features stunning floral print china. The recipes in this section are mostly desserts, ranging from homemade Speculoos ice cream to cheesecake with

A RECIPE FROM THE BOOK

Multicolored Beets with Foam 1 red beet 1 yellow beet 1 white beet

Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and roast until tender, about an hour, depending on size.

Peel. Chop some roughly and cut the rest into brunoise (very fine dice).

FOR THE RED BEET FOAM: 5 leaves gelatin, softened 2 cups (500 g) beet juice made from raw red beets 2 Tbsp raspberry vinegar Salt Espelette pepper FOR SERVING: Extra-virgin olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt Espelette pepper Endive tips

Make the foam: Heat the gelatin with a bit of beet juice, then stir this mixture into the remaining juice, add the vinegar, and season. Pour into a soda siphon and carbonate twice; chill in an ice-water bath.

Arrange beets in the center and around the edge of the dish.

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and espelette pepper, and scatter endive tips around the dish. Add the foam in the center.

“ENTERTAINING THIRTY OR ONE IS THE SAME — THE FOOD HAS TO BE ON A BEAUTIFUL PLATE.” citrus jelly. The T.M. Blue One section is slightly more understated, with monogrammed white and navy china and crisp white pillows. The recipes featured are mostly seafood-based, such as fish and vegetable tempura and cacciucco fish stew. Lastly, the Wideville section features pictures of Valentino’s beautiful rose gardens as well as sophisticated dishes, including tuna mousse and Greek-style vegetables.

Valentino, who is known for his elegant dinner parties, has hosted distinguished guests from Meryl Streep and Joan Collins to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

Valentino hosted Kardashian and West at

Wideville for a lunch to celebrate their marriage. Over the years, Valentino has cultivated friendships with clients such as Jackie Kennedy and Nan Kempner.

He often hosted Kempner in his chalet in Gstaad. Valentino appreciates beauty in all forms and his exquisite table settings are a reflection of that.

Regardless of whether he is eating alone or entertaining a large group, Valentino tells his chef each morning which plates he would like to dine on. He often drinks water from a crystal fluted glass, according to dear friend, André Leon Talley.

Valentino’s lifestyle represents the last vestiges of glamour left in today’s society.

INTERIOR DESIGNER KEN FULK ON DINNER AT VALENTINO’S I recently attended an intimate dinner hosted by Valentino at co-founder Giancarlo Giammetti’s home in Paris. It was a delightfully informal affair with about 20 guests sharing abundant family style platters of pasta and salad—a perfect counterpoint to the ultra-chic apartment. So I am fortunate enough to say that I have had the rare privilege of actually dining at “the emperor’s” table.

Reading through this sumptuous book, I am especially smitten with the images from Chateau de Wideville, Valentino’s paean to Chinoisserie just outside Paris.

The name alone conjures storybook fantasies. While the interiors are certainly remarkable, it is the overwhelming beauty of the grounds that truly captured my attention. I can imagine endless possibilities for outdoor entertaining in that garden setting. The elegant tablescape in contrast with the romantic, formal landscape and the simple pleasure of dining outdoors is irresistible. I was especially thrilled to see one of my all time favorite china patterns, Mottahedeh’s Tobacco Leaf, make an appearance.

Valentino puts it most eloquently when he states, “I hope to be remembered as a man who pursued beauty wherever he could.” I must say he will be remembered for that, and much more.

Ken Fulk is a San Francisco based Interior Designer. Described by Vanity Fair magazine as a “design guru,” Fulk is renowned for his portfolio of richly layered interiors, transportive restaurants and over-the-top parties.

Fulk has just launched the first-ever designer collection with Pottery Barn and, in addition to overseeing projects around the globe, he is writing his first book slated for the fall of 2016.

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Mix a timeless yet artistic statement necklace into your corporate wardrobe for a look that is uniquely yours. A stunning signature piece is a great investment, as it can be worn everyday, adding a personal statement of unforgettable style.

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office essential

Temple St. Clair Gold Link Bracelet

THE SIGNATURE NECKLACE Saint Laurent Small “Sac de Jour”

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LUNCH A lush feather peplum transforms this classic navy dress into a sophisticated knockout. Feathers lend a luxurious organic texture, creating a distinctive

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Manolo Blahnik Pumps

Yves Saint Laurent “Beige Leger”

Tom Ford “Smoke Red”

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INSTANT UPDATE Valentino Rockstud Camouflage Clutch

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Giorgio Armani Pleated Leather Ankle Boot

Alexander McQueen Legend Curved Zip Satchel

Suzi Roher Haircalf and Leather Asymmetrical Belt

A few anything-but-basic black pieces are the staples of a well put-together wardrobe. A black shoe, boot, belt, day bag and evening bag mix and match with any style or any color at all, even... black!

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Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere & Fox Scarf

Give yourself a hug with scarves and jewels that wrap you up to perfection.

Wraparound scarves can be worn indoors or out to add style and seal in lots of warmth. Wrap rings add chunk and wrap bracelets lend a layered look with just one great piece.

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Mattia Cielo White Gold & Pavé Diamond Rugiada Bracelet

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Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump in Leopard Print

Alexander McQueen “Knuckleduster” Clutch

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Don’t forget to grab a pair of cool shades before heading out the door.

They not only keep out rays, but make any outfit more glamorous.

Try a pair of classic aviators with an interesting colored lens as a twist.

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NEW FEATURE

FRIENDS OF MITCHELL STORES

INTRIGUING PEOPLE:

JEFFREY TAMBOR WITH CHRIS MITCHELL

BY RENÉE MANDIS

To kick off our new feature, “Intriguing People,” I had the rarified joy of interviewing 2014 Golden Globe winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, Jeffrey Tambor, joined by his dear friend, our very own Chris Mitchell.

Jeffrey was kind enough to talk to us in the middle of filming Season 2 of Transparent, Amazon Prime’s runaway hit, in which he plays Maura (formerly Morton) Pfefferman, a father of three grown children who comes out as transgender at age 70.

The banter went something like this...

CHRIS: Jeffrey, I’m so excited you’re filming a second season for me, thank you.

JEFFREY: Chris, I’m not only making you a second season, I’ll make you a third! We just got picked up for a third season before shooting the second.

CHRIS: Wow, that’s awesome! How are my trampoline buddies? [Jeffrey’s young children.]

JEFFREY: Great, they’re out here with me

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for the summer. We’re living in the Pacific Palisades, just like my character. It’s so beautiful! Our rental has a trampoline and just the other day, they were coaxing me to do a flip like “Chris Mitchell.” Gee thanks!

Did you really do a flip?

CHRIS: Yep, sorry.

RENÉE: So… as you’re right in the middle of filming Transparent, I can’t help asking, what are you wearing? (Hoping for a Maura outfit...)

JEFFREY: I’m on my way to the set, so I’m wearing my de rigueur undershirt and shorts with sockless loafers. That’s my “look.”

RENÉE: How’s filming going?

JEFFREY: It’s so exciting. Jill (Soloway, the show’s creator) is hitting it out of the box with a bunch of great surprises. I, of course, can’t talk about it. This is all so big and wonderful; it’s like the first week of school! We are truly a family. I’ve known Judith (Light, who plays his ex-wife) forever; we did rep together in Milwaukee.

RENÉE: How many episodes are you filming?

JEFFREY: 10 again. It seems to be the magic number for streaming. It’s a whole new era. It’s so odd, you premiere on Friday and by Sunday everyone’s like “where’s the next season?”

RENÉE: Has any woman in particular inspired how you play Maura?

JEFFREY: No, I have three wonderful

advisors from the transgender community, Rhys Ernst, Zackary Drucker and Jenny Boylan. They have led me by the hand beautifully. I reject the whole feminine/ masculine thing. I’m very comfortable with the role; Maura is like an old friend, written so well that I just have to follow the bread crumbs. She’s “young,” if you know what I mean. She makes a lot of mistakes in her transition. She can’t do her make-up right yet. She’s just learning about style, how to walk. She’s trying to be her authentic self and find out who she is. That’s what I’m trying to bring through. To me, this show is all about the question: “If I change, will you still be there? Will you still love me?”

RENÉE: That’s beautiful and so heavy, you’re giving me goose bumps. We have such empathy for anyone going through that, but of course it can be very difficult for those around them. They have to transition, too…

JEFFREY: Absolutely. You’ll see all the characters in the show are going through big transitions this season.

RENÉE: I looked at your IMDB profile and saw you appeared in so many iconic 70’s series… Starsky & Hutch, Kojak, Barney Miller, Taxi, Three’s Company... Any memorable experiences stand out?

JEFFREY: On Kojak, my very first gig, I had five lines. It was the coldest winter day in New York City history. We were filming on the Upper West Side at Grant’s

“TO ME, TRANSPARENT IS ALL ABOUT THE QUESTION; IF I CHANGE, WILL YOU STILL BE THERE? WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME?”

Tomb. Since I wasn’t a regular, I had to stay outside. They had a malfunction and it took hours to get to my part. When they said “action,” my mouth had actually frozen. All that came out was a muffle. And my eyes were bulging. The director said “beautiful, cut!” So that was my debut. You can still find it online.

RENÉE: You’ve come quite a ways since then!

JEFFREY: I’m the luckiest guy. I’ve gotten to do three amazing series. The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development and now this. You’re lucky if you get one. I’m turning 71 tomorrow. This doesn’t happen in a young career, let alone an elderly one.

I am grateful every day.

RENÉE: Which character that you’ve played do you most identify with?

JEFFREY: I’ve played three characters that were just right for me. Hank in Larry Sanders and Jay in In Justice for All, but Maura is the most transformative role of my career. Playing her, I get to access more of Jeffrey than I ever have.

RENÉE: Since you debuted as Maura a year ago, transgender awareness is everywhere… with Caitlyn Jenner and all.

JEFFREY: It’s the zeitgeist. It’s part of the conversation now. But there’s a lot more work to be done. There’s still hatred out there. Suicides and people attacked on the streets. I’m all for the little boy or girl in Des Moines that’s in the “wrong line” getting on the line they identify with.

RENÉE: I have to ask the mandatory, “What character that you haven’t played would you most like to play?”

JEFFREY: My dream role? I’m playing it. I know most actors say “Someday I want to play King Lear.” I think I’m playing Lear right now!

RENÉE: Maura is a great metaphor for Lear. So how did you meet Chris Mitchell?

JEFFREY: Chris and I were both renting in Huntington, NY, and we were at the bus stop with our kids. The first day he saw me, he was kind of tongue-tied and bashful, but we became fast friends. We got through a storm together. He and Ali (Mitchell) are the truest bluest. To me, Chris is the American ideal of an entrepreneur and businessman. He was raised well, his family is great, his dad is great. The Mitchells really represent American values to me. As I get older I get a little attitude. Chris is an inspiration. He’s all ethics and heart. My dad was like that.

RENÉE: Are you all-consumed by Transparent or do you have any other projects in the pipeline?

JEFFREY: I just did a movie with Ben Affleck called The Accountant. And I tour; I do a one-man show called Performing Your Life. I’m going on tour this fall, I love it. I’m also writing a fascinating book called My Life in Huntington.

CHRIS: Ha! Jeffrey came and spoke to our family, his message is amazing.

JEFFREY: My father wanted me to be a teacher, and now I love going to colleges and speaking to kids.

CHRIS: Your daughter’s the teacher.

JEFFREY: My oldest daughter is 40 and a history professor at CW Post. She just had her first book published by Oxford Press, which is like the Oscars of publishing.

CHRIS: And Jeffrey has four other kids with Kasia!

JEFFREY: Oh my kids! I have a ten-yearold, an eight-year old and hang on to your seats, two five-year-olds! I call that “a long time between drinks.”

CHRIS: Hey Jeffrey, guess what was just delivered to my office? Greek Salad with Hummus — just like old times having lunch together in Huntington!

JEFFREY: Chris and Ali came out to visit; we live in Westchester now. I’m going to induce them to move to our neighborhood!

With that we said our “goodbyes.” And while under the pressure of filming such a demanding role, Jeffrey insisted I get in touch again if we have more questions. Of course we do, but I will save his generosity for another time. Chris then reflected a bit on how Jeffrey was raised by a father that told him not to get too happy or content; that it could all be taken away. At this point, it is plain to see that Jeffrey is way beyond that.

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Stylewatch FALL 2015

JEWELRY A LOOK AT WHAT’S TRENDING AT TODAY’S HOTTEST JEWELRY HOUSES.

BLUE CRUSH

No color beguiles like blue, symbol of strength and nobility, the color of cool...

Sutra Top, left to right: 18k blackened gold, pave sapphire ring $8,250 18k white gold winding diamond pave and sapphire feather ring $12,650 18k blackened gold tear sapphire and diamond pendant $6,380 18k white gold turquoise and diamond feather earrings $29,480 Bottom, left to right: 18k white gold and sapphire chandelier earrings with diamond accent. $9,185 18k rose gold floral motif turquoise, sapphire and diamond earrings. $18,700

JEWELRY Stylewatch

GHETTO GLITZ

Sometimes more is more when it comes to jewelry. Add life to your fall & winter with chunky rings and chains.

Sylva & Cie 32� Antique yellow gold bead chains, from $12,375 to $13,900 Gray Diamond Horseshoe Pendant set in 18k Yellow & White Gold $14,375 Ghetto Ring with Champagne Diamonds $22,500 Square Ghetto Chic Ring with Old European-cut diamonds $42,750 Old European-cut diamond Signet Ring $21,750

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LAYERed storytelling Keep reminders of all you love with you always.

Create a layered personal story with carefully chosen pieces.

Monica Rich Kosann Left to right, 18K Yellow Gold “My Earth” Necklace with a diamond placed anywhere in the world on a 36” chain $4,850 18K Yellow Gold Tassel, Toggle necklace and engraved ball charm with diamond accents on a 36” chain $8,750 Poesy ring collection featuring rings with engraved inscriptions in 18K yellow gold, rose gold and white gold starting at $465 18K Yellow Gold Crescent Moon “Dream” Charm with diamond accents on a 32” chain $6,250

JEWELRY Stylewatch

RAISING the BAR Minimalist bar pendants and ear climbers reach new heights with Kimberly McDonald’s signature take on opals and diamonds.

Kimberly McDonald Left to right: Boulder Opal and Irregular diamond bar stud earrings set in 18k yellow gold $14,000 Irregular diamond bar stud earrings set in 18k rose gold retail $15,600 Boulder Opal and Irregular diamond bar pendant set in 18k rose gold $13,200 Crystal Opal bar pendant with brown and white diamonds set in 18k rose gold $41,100

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DESIGNER Q&A

JEWELRY DESIGNER TEMPLE ST. CLAIR

NOMAD COLLECTION TEMPLE ST. CLAIR’S PERSONAL JOURNEY TO LA MAMOUNIA IN MARRAKESH AND THE EXOTIC JEWELRY IT INSPIRED. What materials, stones or new techniques did you use in creating the collection? I always work in a very classic 18k yellow gold, which has the sensuality I wanted to convey.

I used ruby, emerald and sapphire, because they are classic royal colors and the hotel is like a palace. In trying to capture motifs like the lanterns and Tree of Life fountain, I used a lot of filigree to illustrate patterns, which is very specific to this collection.

What piece of jewelry should every woman own?

A woman should have a great gold bracelet that becomes her signature piece. You put it on every day.

What is it about Morocco/La Mamounia that inspired you to base a collection on it? Morocco was one of the first places I traveled to with my parents 30 years ago, before I even designed jewelry, and I recently went back with my husband.

The decorative arts, the tiles, the lanterns, and the juxtaposition of patterns are so bold, yet so sensual. When I went back to La Mamounia, I was worried that things would have changed, but the restorations were done so beautifully. Deep greens and bright yellows inform the whole property.

Which piece in the collection holds the most personal meaning for you? The most nostalgic piece was the Berber bracelet. When we were in Morocco, my parents surprised me with an antique one. On this trip, we visited an antiquarian and my husband bought me two. Berber women always wear two bracelets. I wear one on each wrist. I made two versions, wider and smaller, to be worn however feels best.

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How does a woman feel when she wears a piece from the collection? My work is very personal. The reaction of the women who collect it is very individual to them. People feel the connection.

It’s what I call “slow jewelry.” No corners are cut. They are really fine pieces that are meant to be very significant and to last.

Clockwise, left to right: The designer at La Mamounia; 18K Nomad Pendant inspired by La Mamounia’s Tree of Life fountain; 18K Nomad Bracelets; 18K Mosaic Earrings; a hotel interior that inspired the designer.

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DESIGNER Q&A

NEW! JEWELRY DESIGNER NAK ARMSTRONG

A NEW “MOVEMENT” IN JEWELRY NEW TO OUR STORES, DESIGNER NAK ARMSTRONG PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF JEWELRY DESIGN. What’s your design philosophy? As a general approach, I always do things differently.

Jewelry is not only about color or form, but about how it’s constructed. I studied architecture and what excites me the most is when I see something and I’m not sure how it was constructed. I started asking myself how I could put together stones and metal in a way that behaves differently. What makes my jewelry unique is that the way I construct it allows me to create more volume and movement with the same elements.

Describe your signature design method. A lot of times my metal and stones look like they’re buckling or folding and it’s because they’re not in a bezeled setting. We use a laser welder and frame the stones with metal, so that there’s a lot less weight.

They have volume, but they’re weightless.

It allows me to create a sculptural shape.

Earrings mold to the ear with dimension, but are not too heavy to wear. Each piece is handmade and hand-fabricated.

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What are your favorite stones to work with?

My collection is stone-centric. Color is important. I like any stone with multiple colors in the same stone, which has more nuance and intricacy.

I use Zumba Sapphire, off-colored diamonds and a lot of opalescent moonstone. I also use emeralds.

What inspires you? As a former clothing designer, fashion is at the center of what I do. I often attempt to replicate clothing in a piece of jewelry, such as pleating, ruffling or draping. My jewelry has movement, like clothing. I use stones figuratively, I weave them together. I use a lot of stones that have nuances and gradients to create an ombre and give the effect of a fabric, giving my jewelry an organic quality.

What’s next for your collection? My latest collection is origami inspired. There are new pieces influenced by clothing.

My statement necklaces are inspired by necklines of dresses in an edgy way.

There are specially cut diamonds in geometric shapes.

What have been some of the milestones in your career? Winning the CFDA New Designer Award in 2005 as jewelry designer. Also, having had the honor of dressing many iconic women, including Michelle Obama, Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and Eva Mendes.

fashion Extends beyond natural shoulder, creating a stiff, boxy look.

Shirt is baggy and billowy.

Jacket is too wide, adding visual bulk.

Cummerbund is outdated.

Pant rise is much too long. (Saggy crotch is never a good look!)

Sleeves are too long and wide.

Pants are too big, causing bunching and adding bulk.

TUXEDO TUNE-UP YOUR ONCE-STYLISH FORMAL SUIT IS DUE FOR AN UPDATE.

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Jacket follows natural slope of shoulder.

Black is always acceptable, but why not try something new in blue?

Sleeves are slightly shorter to expose a bit of shirt cuff.

Peak lapels are still a great choice, but newer styles are slightly narrower and higher on the shoulder.

Shirt is sleek and fits close to the body.

No cummerbund is more modern.

Bottom of jacket hits at mid-hip.

Hem just grazes top of shoe.

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Pants that fit closer to the leg take off pounds (and years)!

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the total

rig:

Style is a verb. Style is a noun. A RIG is the sum of its parts.

Your Brand. Your Message. Your opportunity to tell your story—of the moment.

Sometimes it starts with a shoe or a jean. Sometimes a fragrance or nail color. Or simply your mood.

Attitude + Hair + Sunglasses + Lip color + Jewels + Shoe... let’s face it ladies, the list is endless.

Strategy: don’t hesitate! Mix delicate with distressed, tailored with casual, loose with fitted.

Add in the subtle details that make you, YOU—don’t worry—they don’t go unnoticed.

Goal = FLAWLESS. In the words of Queen Bey—"ladies, tell ’em—I woke up like this!"

the difference between being dressed & being

put-together

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Brunch. That goes straight into dinner...

lace ✓ rips ✓ fur ✓

Print Dress & Bandana by Wes Gordon; Suede Booties by Giuseppe Zanotti; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion and Bumble & Bumble Semisumo to create the points.

hair ✓ bandana ✓ phone ✓

Perfect hair, hold the hat.

: TOTAL

RIG

Lace Blouse by Chloe; Suede Pant by AG-Adriano Goldschmied; Wool Hat by Rag & Bone; Sunglasses by Miu Miu; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Styling Lotion and Cityswept Finish.

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Meeting @ 2...

your Uber is arriving now.

Cashmere 3-in-1 Coat with Reversible Fox Vest Lining by Brunello Cucinelli; Print & Rufed Dress by Roberto Cavalli; Gommino Handbag by Tod’s (Google it!); Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine.

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: TOTAL

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Wool Jacket with Leather Fringe by Bogner; Blouse by L’Agence; Flare Jean by Rag & Bone; Handbag by Alexander McQueen; Cashmere Scarf with Silver Fox by Brunello Cucinelli; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion.

homework ✓ kids ✓ mom jean? I don’t think so...

"I see you, paillette pants."

Shredded Pants by Bracelet Kathleen

Sweater by Raquel Allegra; Brunello Cucinelli; Gommino Handbag by Tod’s;

by Sylva & Cie; Rings by Mattia Cielo, Dughi and Kimberly McDonald.

studs ✓ touch of fringe ✓ diamonds ✓

Popped Shoulder

= Instant Attitude

: TOTAL

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Black & White "Jaguar" Mink Jacket by Oscar de la Renta; Faulk Slit Front Skirt by Altuzarra; iPhone 6 by Apple; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine.

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sidebraid ✓ inseparable separates ✓gameface ✓

Pencil Skirt & Crop Top by Jonathan Simkhai; Crisp Packet Metal Clutch by Anya Hindmarch; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Styling Lotion and Cityswept Finish

Bring on date night!

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Laters, Baby!

Taffeta Bowback Gown by Michael Kors; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine

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RIG THE TOTAL

Peeling back the layers

THE RIG: D-CONSTRUCTED

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THE SUM of its PARTS Start with the hair.

Add...

CAPE + VEST + BLOUSE + WATCH + MB + SHADES

J Brand Prada

Bogner Altuzarra

Cartier Oscar de la Renta

Manolo Blahnik

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THE TOTAL

RIG

SET THE TONE TLI GSRÁ HIRGI game – it’s what you wear and how you wear it. Mix lace with cashmere, fox and rips. Then take to the streets.

Oliver Peoples

Altuzarra

Brunello Cucinelli

Brunello Cucinelli

Tod’s Rag & Bone

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DOCUMENTARIES

FILMS ON ART & FASHION

RARE BIRD OF FASHION WIT & WISDOM FROM FASHION’S MOST UNLIKELY ICON. Iris Apfel, dressed in swaths of bright beads and colorful fabrics, proclaimed that it is “more important to be happy than to be well dressed.” The glittering documentary provides insight into the colorful life of the “geriatric starlet.”

IRIS was directed by the late Albert Maysles of Grey Gardens and Gimme Shelter fame. The camera crew followed Apfel from her kitschy apartment in New York to vintage stores in Palm Beach. Apfel is a true collector.

Iris The 93-yearMagnolia old “rare bird of Pictures fashion” has storage Directed by spaces filled with all Albert Maysles kinds of finds from her travels. Apfel celebrates her husband Carl Apfel’s 100th birthday, surrounded by close friends, including J. Crew’s Jenna Lyons. Apfel and her husband have been married for 66 years. He calls her his “child bride” affectionately.

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Iris and Carl owned a textile company, Old World Weavers. They traveled to markets around the world, visiting Europe twice a year. Iris assisted in various restoration projects at the White House, including Jackie Kennedy’s famous restoration. Carl made a comment about an argument between Kennedy and his wife, but Iris refused to address the topic, resulting in a brief period of silence.

Before Old World Weavers, Apfel worked for Women’s Wear Daily. When

she was younger, Frieda Loehmann, founder of the namesake store, told Iris, “You’re not pretty and you’ll never be pretty, but it doesn’t matter. You have something much better, you have style.”

Apfel has little interest in “pretty.”

Instead, she has cultivated a style that is all her own. She collects kooky pieces from around the world, piling on costume jewelry. Apfel remarked that she gets just as excited about jewelry finds from a discount store as she does about Harry

Photos courtesy of Magnolia Pictures Photos, opposite page: IRIS film poster.

This page from left: Apfel in her New York home; Director Albert Maysles; Apfel with husband Carl.

Winston diamonds. She seems to relish in mixing high and low-end pieces, scouring flea markets and high-end vintage stores alike.

Apfel rose to fame in 2005, when an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featured her unrivaled costume jewelry collection. The exhibit was a huge success, catapulting Apfel into the spotlight. Iris has starred in an ad campaign for Kate Spade alongside model Karlie Kloss. She has her own collection on HSN, which includes velvet slippers with various icons on the front, such as the off-color image of a screw on one slipper and “u” on the other. The collection sold out quickly.

At one point in the film, Apfel visits an ethnic store in Harlem. She cites the women going to church in their Sunday Best as fashion inspiration. Apfel haggles with the shop owner, purchasing various bold printed items. She says the women of Manhattan are less stylish and wear too much black. “All black is just a uniform,” said Apfel. The fashion crowd seems to have embraced Apfel though.

She helped decorate the windows of Bergdorf Goodman with Linda Fargo, senior vice president of the department store.

Renowned photographer Bruce Weber is one of Apfel’s close friends. Weber said Apfel’s apartment is perfect for “two children” due to all of the kitschy flea market finds. Apfel has various animal motifs, such as an oversized replica of the RCA dog and plush stuffed animals.

She keeps her Christmas decorations up, including a Christmas choo-choo train, year-round. Apfel is Jewish and never celebrated Christmas but was drawn to the fantastical idea of the holiday and its decorations.

Despite her upbeat attitude and infectious joie de vivre, Apfel worries about her husband. She said matters of health, not fashion, keep her up at night. She spent the night at the hospital after a fall, but did not tell her husband because she didn’t want to worry him. The couple’s mutual love is evident in the film, and indeed one of its most endearing themes.

“I DIDN’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT GOING TO THE PARTY OR BEING AT THE PARTY. IT WAS GETTING DRESSED FOR THE PARTY.”

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style

family

MATTERS

ZEGNA, THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEN’S CLOTHING BRAND, CONTINUES TO INNOVATE.

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BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

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What do you see as your greatest challenges today?

The changing dynamic of international customers is certainly a major challenge today, due in part to currency fluctuations. This past year we’ve seen volatility in the currency markets, which requires us to navigate wisely. And of course, the role that online plays in today’s business challenges us to re-think how we provide the best shopping experience for our customers. Inevitably that leads us to an omnichannel approach, which we are embracing as the new reality.

ne doesn’t become the world’s largest men’s clothing maker by resting on one’s laurels. In fact, since Gildo Zegna’s grandfather bought his father’s textile looms in 1910, the company has done nothing but innovate. They were the first to focus on fabric technology, the first to provide a successful made-to-measure program, the first to embrace sportswear, and one of the few family businesses left in the fashion industry. Here, we speak with Gildo Zegna, part of the fourth generation of family to run the business, about challenges and change.

Could you talk a bit about your corporate culture and how it differs from other companies?

What’s special about the Zegna brand?

My wife has taught me to achieve balance in my life; from my father I learned discipline, vision and courage.

First and foremost, our dedication to fabric innovation and our pioneering spirit have driven our success. We are unique in that we are a completely vertical, multi-generational family-run business that is truly global. We now have a presence in over 100 countries around the world! More than anything else, our people and our collaborative culture differentiate us from our competitors. We always want to be the best at every business we enter so we strive for nothing less than the highest standard.

Zegna is a company that asks a lot of question of our customers, business partners and of ourselves. We’ve always listened closely to our local markets; this helps us to be better partners. In our constant drive for excellence, we not only challenge ourselves daily but we also welcome challenges from our customers.

Who were your mentors over the years and what you learned from them?

We all recognize the challenges of a family business. So what makes yours work?

I believe passion is most integral to our success. I am constantly driven by the legacy I received from my father and the vision I would like to transmit to the next generation of the Zegna family.

What are Zegna’s most notable recent accomplishments?

Stefano Pilati’s appointment as head of design for Ermenegildo Zegna Couture was a bold step for our business. Moves like this set Zegna apart as a pioneer in menswear, continually pushing boundaries. With Stefano, we are expanding our product range to address a more fashion-oriented consumer. Our latest innovation within Z Zegna is Techmerino, our natural high-performance wool project, now offered as a complete wardrobe.

Techmerino is highly breathable and provides perfect thermo-regulation against both hot and cold climates, keeping the skin dry and the body temperature constant as it maximizes the natural features of wool.

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in-store services

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. And we can make it even nicer with complimentary gift 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 cluttering up your closet, while providing for a local charity. We will coordinate the donation and make the delivery ourselves.

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VIRTUAL CLOSET Through our new WBWorld 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 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.

AT YOUR SERVICE SERVICE IS

PARAMOUNT.

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.

CAPPUCCINO, COFFEE, WATER, & DRINK BAR In this hectic world, sometimes a hot cup of coffee is just what you need... snacks for a pick-me-up can help, too.

For a real treat, we offer signature cocktails and a Scotch Bar in the San Francisco Penthouse!

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!

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

RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY FASHION EMERGENCIES You never know when a fashion emergency will strike. We’re always prepared for them, 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 fashion rescue!

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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