Wilkes by Fashion Forum Magazine

FALL 2016

UNABASHED BAY AREA STYLE

MAN ABOUT TOWN

LUXE ELEMENTS FOR THE MAN ON THE MOVE

GETTING GRAPHIC

GLAM LOOKS WITH IMPACT

SPIRITUAL JEWELRY

SYMBOLS & STONES THAT BRING GOOD LUCK

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GREETINGS FROM TYLER & THE MITCHELL FAMILY

WELCOME

LOOK GOOD. FEEL WONDERFUL! At Wilkes Bashford, 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.

INSIDE THE DESIGNER’S STUDIO

DEREK LAM & TONY BRAVO A designer’s view... up close and personal San Francisco Chronicle journalist and NY Fashion Week correspondent for the Hearst Newspapers, Tony Bravo, interviewed fellow San Franciscan- born, award-winning and critically acclaimed New York fashion designer Derek Lam at this Wilkes Palo Alto luncheon event. In a casual atmosphere with a modern setting, Wilkes Bashford clients enjoyed smart, witty and informative repartee between the two fashion experts. The interview scenario proved to be the perfect venue for the ﬁrst “Inside the Designer’s Studio.” Bravo questioned and cajoled Lam on subjects such as childhood memories of San Francisco, design inspiration and travel, ending with a rapid-ﬁre questionnaire. Following this “backstage pass” and insider’s look at the creative process, the ladies lunched with both the designer and the journalist while models wearing the Derek Lam Fall 2016 Collection circled the tables. Shopping with personal consultation from Lam himself, the clients thoroughly relished this exciting afternoon at Wilkes! Q Photos by Heather Perry

We love Codices, the ancient messengers of Art and Culture.

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SF store manager Jeff Garelick commentated as guests were treated to The Best of Spring!

IN GOOD COMPANY Must-Haves Trend Fashion Show & Luncheon Guests attending the annual Must-Haves Trend Fashion Show & Luncheon were wooed by Wilkes Bashford’s own Jeff Garelick. The event, held at the store’s famous San Francisco seven-story townhouse, presented Spring 2016 fashion looks. Models strutted the runway as Jeff’s casual commentary made fashion’s newest trends easy to understand and, of course, desire. Q

Guests and style advisors enjoyed camaraderie, cocktails and clothes.

HAVE A HEART! SF General Hospital Heart Event Our annual SFGHF shopping night took place this January, when guests shopped to donate a percentage of sales to the SFGHF and enjoyed the tabletop hearts created by local artists. This year we featured four hearts that adorned our windows for the month of February to celebrate the event and its contributions to the foundation. A special thanks to our dear friend, Judy Guggenhime, for her tireless efforts for this great cause. Q

STAY CONNECTED Be sure to visit our social media sites as we post the season’s hottest trends, share backstage passes and peek at our designers’ inspiration. Sneak a behind-the-scenes look at photo shoots, fashion weeks, showrooms and, of course, the party circuit.

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TECH/FASHION MASH-UP Instagram founders dine with friends Tyler Mitchell and Brunello Cucinelli Instagram co-founder and CEO Kevin Systrom co-hosted a dinner with Tyler Mitchell bringing Italian style and Barolo tasting to friends and clients at an intimate dinner for Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli. Also in attendance was Instagram cofounder Mike Krieger. The modern setting of Tyler Mitchell’s SOMA loft was the perfect backdrop as these tech giants and fashionable guests enjoyed Cucinelli’s inimitable, unquestionably chic style, humor, philosophy and warmth. Q

FALL 2016

WILKES TRUNK SHOWS SEPTEMBER 9/9-10 9/10 9/16 9/16-17 9/17 9/23 9/23-24 9/24 9/24-25 9/29-10/2 9/30

LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO AARON HENRY PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO LUCIANO BARBERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO BRIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO KITON MEN’S & WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO SYLVA & CIE. PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

OCTOBER 10/1 10/6-8 10/7 10/7-8 10/8 10/11-13 10/14 10/14-15 10/15

SYLVA & CIE. PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO KITON MEN’S & WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO CAROLINE ELLEN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO CAROLINE ELLEN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO

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10/19-20 10/21-22 10/22 10/29

YOSSI HARARI PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO YOSSI HARARI PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO SAMUELSOHN CUSTOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAN FRANCISCO

NOVEMBER 11/1-2 11/3-4 11/5 11/10-11 11/11 11/11-12 11/12 11/17-18 11/18-19 11/19

DONALD DEAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO DONALD DEAL PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO MARK DAVIS PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO DANA KELLIN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO MARK DAVIS PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO POMELLATO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO DANA KELLIN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO ASHLEY MORGAN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO COOMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO AARON HENRY PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO

DECEMBER 12/2-3 12/9 12/10 12/16-17

DEREK LAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO COOMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PALO ALTO PAOLO COSTAGLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAN FRANCISCO

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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.”

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!

Idyllic afternoon

savoring life’s sweet & lingering moments... An enchanted bistro. A day with little on the calendar. Clothes that make you feel wonderful inside and out. Here, we explore some of fall’s most luxuriously casual creations...

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THOSE MAGICAL DAYS WHEN SUDDENLY THE AFTERNOON IS FREE. THAT PERFECT LOOK THAT TAKES YOU ANYWHERE AND EVERYWHERE...

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LUCIANO BARBERA

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ONE CUP OF COFFEE LEADS TO ANOTHER. COZY LUXE LAYERS WARM THE CHILL OF AN IMPENDING WINTER.

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BOGLIOLI

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COOMI

TIME IS SUSPENDED THOUGH THE SUN SLOWLY LOWERS. VERSATILE LOOKS TRANSITION FROM DAY INTO NIGHT.

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AQUATALIA

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KITON

INTRIGUING PEOPLE

SKATING FOR SOMA

TONY HAWK

THE BIRDMAN SOARS OVER SAN FRANCISCO

Left: Duuude... a spectacular 720! Below: Hand-plant, Tony-style.

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 fi 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 influential 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 fi rst skater to land a “900,” 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

Tyler toasts Tony!

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

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GETTING GRAPHIC Glam gowns. Daring design. Outrageous accessories. If you want to make an impact this season, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to the right place. Girls (and clearly their designers) just want to have fun!

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GOOD GIRL BAD GIRL

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

What’s

NEW

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

BAGUTTA Since 1975, beginning with their iconic white shirt, the Bagutta name has been synonymous with the best Italian shirtmaking. Bagutta shirts are timeless and present the perfect combination of technology and attention to detail. Bagutta’s styling team works closely with fabric suppliers from Italy and Switzerland to guarantee the ﬁnest quality.

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.

MASSIMO ALBA Massimo Alba had been designing clothes since the mid-1980s before founding his label in 2006. Based in Milan, Massimo Alba collections are characterized by casual Italian elegance. Alba creates understated pieces cut from sumptuously soft fabrics, dyed with natural, chemical-free pigments. Each garment is hand-made in Italy.

GOLDEN GOOSE WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 wilkesbashford.com!

M2MALLETIER Established in 2012, M2Malletier is a luxury handbag brand 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 brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s avant-garde designs.

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.

LUCIANO BARBERA

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 a sensational men’s line. Lanvin’s men’s sneakers are the perfect blend of high-end fashion and casualwear.

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

Since 1971, Luciano Barbera, one of Italy’s ﬁnest fashion houses, has combined traditional values with modern fabrications. Each item is designed to move with the wearer in an unrestrictive manner. Subtle and contemplative, the fabrics exude quiet elegance and a luxurious feel. We are very excited to re-introduce Luciano Barbera’s extraordinary collection in our stores for fall ’16.

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YVES SALOMAN Yves Saloman is one of the world’s most exciting and creative fur 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 designs take shape in bespoke-style silhouettes with a modern, yet classic aesthetic. The elevated Collection line blends the best of American heritage with 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.

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 numerous styles have become true icons.

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!

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 45

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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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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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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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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.

(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

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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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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.

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

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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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