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Todd Marshard A former fashion coordinator for Guess, photographer Todd Marshard’s work has been seen in Travel + Leisure and InStyle, and his clients include Ralph Lauren and Nordstrom. He shot the fashion feature on page 66.
Jennifer Hitzges Stylist Jennifer Hitzges has contributed to Vanity Fair, styled campaigns for Bergdorf Goodman, collaborated with photographers like Arthur Elgort, and worked with stars including Anne Hathaway.
James Sturz A contributor to Italy: The Best Travel Writing from The New York Times, James Sturz has covered wine for Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and Cigar Aficionado. In this issue he wrote about unique travel experiences (page 107).
Bryn Kenny A former editor and writer at WWD and W, Bryn Kenny most recently served as the public relations director for Dior Beauty. A Hamptons native, Kenny wrote “The New Look of Luxury” on page 50.
Daymion Mardel Born in England, Daymion Mardel was invited to join Richard Avedon’s studio, where he served as first assistant and studio manager until Avedon’s passing in 2004. He photographed “The Perfect 10” on page 76.
How did you become interested in photography? I became a photographer 18 years ago after my daughter, Sophie, was born. Before that I worked as a stylist and wanted a more creative outlet. Where in the world would you love to do your next fashion shoot? I’d love to shoot in Greece—there’s great light, great food, and I love the Mediterranean.
What’s one of the “Perfect 10” items you wish could find its way into your closet? I love all the dark flora and fauna references from the folklore narrative at Dolce & Gabbana and Mary Katrantzou. What’s one fashion piece that you own that’s particularly special to you? My mother’s friend passed on to me an amazing gold leather coat that would now fit right into the Saint Laurent show.
Is there something you must carry with you every time you take a trip? I’ve fully sworn on to the ultralight movement and keep exchanging my travel bags for newer ones that weigh less as soon as they come out. What are you looking forward to this fall? Recently I’ve started visiting Hawaii once a year. On my last visit, 17 manta rays swooped above my head on a single scuba dive.
What sparked your love of fashion? Definitely early Madonna—the stacked black rubber bracelets, lace corsets and crinolines, that whole Desperately Seeking Susan look. What’s one fashion piece in your collection that’s particularly meaningful to you? I have a little black patent Lady Dior bag from my time at Dior that is pretty special—a true classic.
How did you become interested in photography? I come from a long family lineage of artists. I discovered my visual talent at a young age, so the camera quickly became my medium or tool. Where would you love to do your next fashion shoot? I’ve always been obsessed with 1920s fashion and the Depression era. I would love to do a fashion story in the Great Gatsby mansion.
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Fashion Fabulous Fiamma
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The latest It bag from Ferragamo is classic Italian chic: precious metals mixed with shimmering gold. It’s a Mod, Mod World
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The Perfect 10
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Capture the Mad Men spirit with Gucci’s Fall runway look. Black & White
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A simple color palette is anything but basic with these uniquely designed fashions and accessories. Pony Up
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Polo Ralph Lauren introduces its first collection for women at its recently renovated boutique at The Mall at Short Hills. Crème de la Crème
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Sophisticated-with-an-edge French fashion label Maje opens a new monochrome concept store at The Mall at Short Hills. Mitigated Menswear
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Incorporate Saint Laurent’s next evolution in suiting into your own fall wardrobe. The New Look of Luxury
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High-end maisons such as Loro Piana, Gucci, and Ferragamo are adding another layer to their lines, instituting new ways to combine fashion and philanthropy. leading lady
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New Tiffany & Co. design director Francesca Amfitheatrof introduces her debut collection, sure to be a signature of the storied fine jewelry house. The Beauty of Bulgari
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The Italian fine jewelry company marks its 130th anniversary with a dazzling new collection, a striking redesign, and a monumental project aimed at carrying the brand far in to the future.
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The traditional spring fragrance gets a captivating twist for fall with unconventional scent pairings.
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The Art of Shaving introduces a new collection of innovative razors to complement its rich array of men’s grooming products.
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Adding these striking, on-trend pieces is a strategic way to update your wardrobe for the season. haute harvest
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The season’s most divine jewels take their inspiration from Fall’s delectable fruits. Best Dressed
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Men’s accessories with unexpected pops of color or hints of whimsy transform everyday dressing into gentlemanly refinement. Bespoken For
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Among The Mall at Short Hills’ already upscale offerings is a selection of handcrafted goods that lift the level of luxury to new heights.
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Look to these innovative travel destinations for trips ranging from a short sojourn to a monthlong getaway. Lights On
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A new Restoration Hardware chandelier with a classic spirit is the ideal accoutrement for a Short Hills home theater or dining space.
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collection is adorned with the gleaming gold hardware that Ferragamo is carrying through all of its accessories this season. Iconic silk print linings from the 1970s showcase the company’s rich heritage. “Playful elements in the design result in a feminine quality that reflects the Ferragamo woman,” says Giornetti. Fiamma di San Giuliano Ferragamo, the late daughter of designer Salvatore Ferragamo and the innovator behind the first Ferragamo handbag collection, helped develop one of fashion’s most famous shoe labels, starting when she was just 19 years old. The Fiamma bag is a testament to her four decades of devotion to elegant accessories. Look for the Fiamma on the arm of stylish fans of the brand, including Jennifer Lawrence, Angelina Jolie, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Salvatore Ferragamo, 973-376-6250 n
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Capture the Mad Men spirit with fall’s collection of black-and-white styles inspired by the Swingin’ ’60s. By Julie Earle Levine
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ucci’s sleek, mod silhouette for fall would make Megan Draper—Mad Men’s sexy leading lady with the killer wardrobe—very, very happy. “I felt the need to materialize the essence of Gucci,” says the Italian house’s creative director, Frida Giannini. “A longing for precision, clean lines with precious materials, and a new color palette—this is glamour at its purest.” Giannini’s Fall/ Winter 2014 collection for Gucci is swingin’ London, taking the company back to its ’60s heyday, but this is no mere retro vision. Modern twists permeate the collection: A cap-sleeve white silk dress— richly embroidered with 3-D frida giannini triangle glass and small plastic and metal spheres and worn with racy black patent knee-high boots with the iconic horse-bit buckle—is a head turner. And Gucci wasn’t the only high-end house to send a black and white palette down the runway. Exciting patterns in monochrome styles also appeared at Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, and Piazza Sempione, and in the accessories collection of Henri Bendel, among others. On the next page, see how you can incorporate this catwalk trend into your own closet and give the look your own eye-catching twist with unexpected elements. Gucci, 973-564-7600 n
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PONY UP
Polo Ralph Lauren introduces its first collection for women, featuring rugged, casual pieces with an urbane edge that stay true to the brand’s Americana heritage. By Richard Nalley
Designer Ralph Lauren walks the runway at his fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for fall 2014 in New York City.
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LEFT: Looks from the first-ever Polo collection for women; The Mall at Short Hills’ Polo Ralph Lauren boutique. BELOW: The collection’s mini saddlebag.
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he latest chapter in the ever-evolving Ralph Lauren story will be on display this fall at The Mall at Short Hills’ Polo Ralph Lauren store. The $7.4 billion global megaretailer’s rollout of its firstever Polo for Women line will take fans of the Lauren brand to some unexpected places. “Polo for Women shares the iconic style of Ivy League prep with a downtown edge, bohemian romance, and a cool sportiness,” says Ralph Lauren. “It’s about a woman’s individuality, her unique personal style inspired by a new kind of energy.” The company has high hopes that the Polo for Women line’s wide-ranging style will appeal to buyers of the Collection and Black Label lines as well as to customers of the more youthful Denim and Supply labels. The big idea is to bring together a collection, as with the original Polo brand for men, that speaks to the complete history of Ralph Lauren womenswear. “A lot of people might think that they’ve seen Polo for close to 50 years, but it’s hard to believe that there’s never been a Polo for women,” says David Lauren, the house’s executive vice president of global advertising, marketing, and corporate communications. “We have used the Polo horse on some women’s products. In fact, the first appearance of the Polo player, the famous logo, was on the cuff of the women’s sleeve, but it has never actually been a brand called Polo for Women, so this is an exciting time for us.” The Mall at Short Hills will be in the first wave of locations to offer the Polo for Women rollout. The company’s description of the inaugural line—“From urbane tweeds and simple black dresses to rugged, outdoorsy looks and city-worn leather, Polo represents easy, energetic style”—makes it sound like a seamless fit for the recently renovated Polo Ralph Lauren store at —RALPH LAUREN
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The Mall at Short Hills. The boutique’s new look is classic Lauren-remade Americana served up in a sleek setting that is part modern, part country traditional. There are even woodsy touches—reclaimed oak flooring mixed with painted millwork, stained oak, and found fixtures, reclaimed wood walls, and metal and wood shelves mingled with traditional oak wall cases. The wide-ranging collection, glimpsed at last February’s Fall 2014 runway show in New York, demonstrates Lauren’s deft hand at blending iconic, all-American imagery with an updated, artistic urban cool. The show introduced a line that encompasses the Polo brand’s evolution over time and that showcases all of Ralph Lauren’s own key influences and inspirations: Americana, Navajo, the West, classic pinstripes, layering, even his love of cars and motorcycles via leather biker jackets. There is a very feminine side to Polo for Women as well, as dresses are a major category in the —DAVID LAUREN mix. There are, for example, a number of variations on the classic little black dress, finished with not meant to be formal—although they can certainly shade that way—but to everything from sheer lace trims to puff sleeves be easy-wearing and versatile. It’s easy to picture a woman wearing one of and contrast collars. True to the sensibility, they are the black dresses under one of the line’s biker jackets. But for all the femininity, there is also a tougher, outdoors-inspired side to the Polo collection, which the company says has a “borrowed from the boys” feel. The line incorporates elements like camouflage knits, serape sweaters, and performance jackets that reference the wilderness theme but carry enough of a style quotient to be perfectly suitable for a night in the city as well. It is another demonstration of Ralph Lauren’s decades-long ability to straddle worlds and create something new and separate—a World According to Ralph—out of the various realms. Given that that world was born with the launch of his first moderately priced Polo sportswear collection back in the 1970s, it is tempting to view the sportier elements of the new Polo for Women line as a kind of full-circle return to the beginning. But of course, the fashion world is a different place now, and sportswear means something very different to the women of 2014. Thanks in no small part to Polo itself, sportswear goes places these days—to the office, to upscale restaurants, out on the town after work— that would have been difficult to envision back in the ’70s. The early, straight-ahead preppy sensibility that guided so much of the company’s appeal through the years—and that has arguably been the strongest maker of Lauren’s image—has evolved, too. Like many of the best ideas, Ralph Lauren’s next steps have often seemed to become instantly a part of the culture. As one commentator on the LEFT: Polo for Women includes a number of variations on the little black dress. ABOVE: The brand’s iconic pony logo scene at the runway show put it, “After more than four decades in busiappears throughout the collection—and even on the uniforms ness, Lauren bridges worlds.” Polo Ralph Lauren, 973-467-4680 ■ of the company-sponsored Black Watch polo team.
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“The first appearance of the Polo player was on the cuff of the women’s sleeve, but it has never actually been a brand called Polo for Women.”
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Maje founder Judith Milgrom designs the collection based on her own style sensibilities, such as jeans and a T-shirt paired with a structured jacket.
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Oversize square frames add drama to any ensemble this fall.
A relaxed shoulder or silhouette gives your look a perfect touch of nonchalance.
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Saint Laurent demonstrates men can have it all for fall—sophisticated suiting, comfort and ease, and a rock ’n’ roll vibe that’s tough while tailored.
Play with proportions. A lapel that starts wide and tapers emphasizes masculinity.
Cool metal accents on a belt or shoes add a rock ’n’ roll edge to your everyday style.
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When in doubt, keep it monochromatic. A men’s look in a single color always appears crisp, lean, and fresh.
The new shoe silhouette is all about the monk strap. Think black or chocolate brown to wear with everything.
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Sustainably harvested, the lotus flower produces a strong, lightweight fiber that Loro Piana uses in its blazer.
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he definition of luxury has come to encompass a wide range of experi- their own businesses, and it hosts mentoring events that bring together business ences, from the impeccable personal service of a bespoke tailor to the leaders with entrepreneurial women in need of coaching and advice. This exquisite detailing of a couture gown. But shoppers nowadays expect— spring the brand introduced a special-edition Tory Burch Eau de Parfum and demand—even more. According to the 2013 Global CSR Study by Cone Rollerball, a purse-size version of the designer’s signature fragrance, with 50 Communications and Echo Research, nine out of 10 consumers want compa- percent of its sales donated to the foundation. Various other items in Burch’s nies to go beyond the minimum legal requirements for social and environmental line, including the aptly named Foundation Wrap Bracelet, the Classic Candle, responsibility, while 87 percent say they would and the Robinson Agenda, also benefit the consider boycotting a firm that behaves irresponfoundation. sibly. That puts social and environmental Another example of the melding of fashion and consciousness at the forefront of fashion, and philanthropy is the Italian luxury fashion house brands such as Gucci, Loro Piana, and Ferragamo Loro Piana, today the world’s largest cashmere are responding by helping others, protecting the manufacturer and the biggest single purchaser of —PIER LUIGI LORO PIANA the globe’s finest wools. The latest gem of current environment, and committing to sustainable practices. vice chairman Pier Luigi Loro Piana is the fiber of Inspired by her own experience as an entrepreneur and working mother, the lotus flower, which he turns into a very exclusive lightweight blazer. The American designer and businesswoman Tory Burch created the Tory Burch piece epitomizes the company’s evolving commitment to sustainable luxury—a Foundation in 2009 to support the economic empowerment of female entrepre- buzzword among top-tier brands vying for the attention of a particularly disneurs in the US and their families. The foundation provides small-business cerning clientele who are increasingly demanding products created with a loans to low- and moderate-income women who dream of starting and growing conscience. “We are looking for quality,” Pier Luigi explains. “That strategy
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will never change, but with the mentality to respect nature, to respect the environment [in] how we produce and manufacture. We try to discover what nature can give us without trying to pollute. This is very important—to make less damage to this world.” Loro Piana’s strategy makes sense. In a June 2014 Nielsen study, 55 percent of global online consumers said they would be willing to pay more for products and services provided by companies that are committed to reducing their social and environmental impact. Nielsen also reviewed retail data for 20 brands in nine countries and found that sales increased an average of five percent for companies that promoted their sustainable practices. Preceding its latest revelation in flower power was Loro Piana’s establishment of a nature preserve in Peru. Many of the brand’s most coveted pieces come from the vicuña, which has been rescued from extinction. Producing what’s considered the rarest and finest animal fiber in the world, the vicuña— called the “Queen of the Andes”—was hunted to near extinction for its valuable coat. By the 1960s, only 5,000 vicuña remained, making it an endangered species. Loro Piana began championing the species in the 1980s, working with local governments to safeguard it, and by 2008 the company established the Dr. Franco Loro Piana Reserva, Peru’s first private nature preserve. Today there are approximately 180,000 vicuña in Peru, and the number on the preserve has doubled since its inception, according to the company. Ermenegildo Zegna has also made a commitment to preserving nature with the establishment of the Oasi Zegna, whose entrance is in Trivero, Zegna’s
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Ermenegildo Zegna added more than half a million pines, rhododendrons, and hydrangea to a barren Alpine mountainside to help create what is today the Oasi Zegna nature preserve.
hometown. Zegna himself reforested much of the area’s mountainside in 1930 before his family adopted the cause in 1993 and established the yearround public oasis, the “first example of environmental patronage and open-air laboratory,” according to the company. Another major philanthropic project garnering global attention is Ferragamo’s funding of an upgrade to the third corridor of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. The 100-year-old Italian brand is a long-standing patron of the arts. Within a year, as a result of Ferragamo’s approximately $800,000 donation, the Uffizi will be able to reopen rooms and display some 50 works of 15th-century Florentine art—including pieces by Cosimo Rosselli, Filippo Lippi, and Piero di Cosimo—a third of which are currently in the museum’s reserve collection. “This significant gesture from a celebrated Florentine fashion label comes as a great source of comfort,” says Antonio Natali, director of the Uffizi Gallery. “The city is the true beneficiary of the generosity of one of its own children, renowned around the world for the aesthetic virtues that Florence continues to pass down.” Over the years, the brand has sponsored several other restoration projects in city squares and on the Santa Trinita Bridge as well as a number of cultural Tory Burch’s ventures. “Partnering with cultural Rollerball fragrance institutions and sponsoring initiatives that helps support her foundation, promote art in all its forms is written into which aids female entrepreneurs. our brand’s DNA,” says Ferruccio BELOW: More art will Ferragamo, president of the Salvatore be displayed at the Uffizi Gallery Ferragamo Group. “We are thrilled to after a donation from Ferragamo. restore these spaces to their former glory.” Gucci, another luxury brand with Italian roots, recently celebrated the first anniversary of its revolutionary Chime for Change program—a global campaign for the empowerment of girls and women—which since its inception has raised more than $4.75 million for projects such as Kenya’s Shining Hope for Communities and New York’s Sisters in Strength, as well as the Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking. Chime for Change is one of Gucci’s most successful “give back” programs to date, but the company’s work has only just begun, according to program cofounder and Gucci creative director Frida Giannini. “We believe in the power of technology and partnerships to drive change, as we are all stronger together,” Giannini says. “With the launch of this program, we are calling on our community to lend their voices. Together, we can call for change in the loudest voice possible.” ■
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or the first time in history, a woman sits at the helm of Tiffany & Co.’s design strategy. Appointed last fall, Francesca Amfitheatrof succeeds John Loring, who served as the house’s creative force for more than 30 years (and will now hold the title of design director emeritus). A trained silversmith and an internationally sought-after art consultant, Amfitheatrof brings a strong feminine edge to the mix, with an invaluable understanding of the women who’ll wear her designs. With a remarkable ability to elevate a seemingly simple graphic element to the height of beauty and sophistication, Amfitheatrof based her inaugural collection on a single motif: the letter T. The significance is obvious, of course, but beyond that, “T has a verticality and angularity that I associate with the energy and intensity of New York,” says Amfitheatrof, who previously designed jewelry collections for Chanel, Fendi, and Marni. “It felt like a natural jumping-off point for my work here.” Like the return to tiffany heart or the Elsa Peretti bean, the “T” seems
destined to become the New York–based jeweler’s next style icon. The range consists of 63 debuts, including rings, earrings, necklaces, and a number of bangles and cuffs, all offered in 18k yellow or rose gold as well as sterling silver. A few pieces, inspired by sketches from the 1920s that were found in the Tiffany & Co. archives, don’t directly incorporate the “T” but play to the collection’s urban sportif mood with lively diamonds in crisp, geometric shapes. “The pieces are sculptural, bold, and very closely linked to the architecture of [New York] as well as its relentless movement, optimism, and creativity,” says Amfitheatrof. While Loring’s legacy includes launching the enduringly popular Atlas collection, initiating Tiffany & Co.’s collaboration with Paloma Picasso, and art-directing the restored aluminum-cast pyramid that sits on top of the Washington Monument, Amfitheatrof’s debut collection proves she is more than capable of continuing Tiffany & Co.’s 177-year tradition of game-changing innovations. Tiffany & Co., 973-467-3600 n
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The much-anticipated debut collection from Tiffany & Co.’s new design director reveals a vision of luxury that is modern, energetic—and polished to a T. By Amy Elliott | Photography by Jeff Crawford
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Anita Ekberg at the Spanish Steps; Serpenti pendant with diamonds and a 23.75-carat emerald; Parentesi cocktail ring in white gold with blue topaz and pavé diamonds.
THE BEAUTY OF BULGARI
As the House of Bulgari celebrates 130 years of dazzling and delighting the beau monde, it embarks on a series of projects that recount its rich past—with a visionary eye to the future. By Roberta Naas
“We were mixing gems and colors for artful presentations that left people breathless.” —LUCIA SILVESTRI
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ince 1884, Bulgari has defined glamour and grandeur for the world’s loop of scales and featuring three elegant diamond Serpenti pendants. elite. This year, as the legendary Italian brand marks its 130th anni- Each pendant is clad in pavé diamonds and boasts a burst of color: a fancyversary, it is raising the bar with an artful new collection of fine cut Mandarin garnet, a rubellite, or an emerald center drop. The Mandarin jewelry, a restoration project, and a renovation of its Italian flagship store. garnet is a rare 30.97 carat pear-cut stone; the 13.86 carat rubellite has a The Anniversary collection, coming to the Bulgari boutique in Short Hills geometric shape; and the 23.75 carat emerald swings freely in a drop cut this month, is inspired by Rome and includes that respects the stone’s natural shape. a unique high-jewelry Serpenti necklace, On a more approachable level, the extraordinary limited editions, the return pink-gold and bronzed ceramic B.zero1 of the B.zero1 ring, precision timepieces, a Roma ring pays tribute to Rome’s new fragrance, and accessories embellished Colosseum and Pantheon by merging the with gems. The one-of-a-kind Ultimate brand’s iconic Bulgari Roma logo with an Temptation necklace, a reinterpretation of inspiration from its Tubogas design. The Bulgari’s snake motif, is set with more than ring is meant to symbolize Bulgari’s 60 carats of fancy-cut diamonds in a respect for its past and—in the materials mosaic pattern that deftly blends superlaused—its vision for the future. tive design and craftsmanship. Exactly 70 Also straddling past and future, and a diamonds trace a path along the tail of the further tribute to the allure of Rome, is snake before culminating in a spectacular Bulgari’s contribution to restoring Rome’s 12.16 carat diamond drop. famed Spanish Steps—the widest staircase Expanding on the snake motif, Bulgari in Europe—which dates back to the 1700s. Bulgari’s Via dei Condotti shop in the 1920s. is also releasing a necklace resembling a The company has reportedly committed
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£1.5 million (roughly $2.1 million) to the twoyear refurbishment of the landmark, which is set to begin in 2015. The final element in Bulgari’s marking of its milestone is the renovation of its flagship store on Rome’s renowned Via Condotti. Conceived by New York City –based architect Peter Marino, who has created celebrated stores for high-fashion houses such as Dior and Chanel, the redesign (which includes a new dedicated watch room) was unveiled in March and will serve as inspiration for all future Bulgari boutiques and renovations. Marino even paid close attention to the salottino Taylor, the small secret room with sliding doors where Elizabeth Taylor often spent time while in Rome working on the movie epic Cleopatra. The salon was accessible through a secret portal from a private courtyard, and while the door had been closed for decades, Marino brought it back into service, ready for today’s VIPs. A legendary yet visionary house of haute joaillerie, Bulgari is one of the world’s largest buyers of top-quality colored gemstones. At any given time, as they develop designs both for unique statement pieces and the house’s standard collections, its Rome workshops contain thousands of stones valued at tens of millions of dollars. In a single well-lit room, its walls lined with sketches and colorful ideas for necklaces, brooches, bracelets, earrings, and rings, is a table brimming—end to end—with rubies, emeralds, sapphires, amethysts, and citrines. “Bulgari is known for its use of big stones and for combining
colors,” says Lucia Silvestri, a gemstone purveyor and designer for the brand. “When most houses were creating single-color gemstone necklaces and brooches, we were mixing gems and colors for artful presentations that left people breathless. It is very important for us to bring together rare stones with semiprecious stones of all colors for dramatic appeal—it is our signature.” Indeed, over the years, Bulgari has established an inimitable style that’s timeless. Its original intricate Byzantine designs paved the way for the lavish, elegant Art Deco styles of the 1920s, when diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires stole the show. The 1940s ushered in the era of stunning f loral motifs, with large center stones requiring dramatic and daring forethought. In the following decades, Bulgari developed innovations in gemstone setting and carving, metalworking, and engraving that brought the brand’s exquisite creations to new heights. Some of its most iconic designs were born in the latter half of the 20th century: Parentesi (using straight and curved interlocking elements), Bulgari Bulgari (incorporating the brand name into the design), Tubogas (malleable gold coil designs), and Serpenti (the beloved serpent collection). As it built its legacy, Bulgari garnered a loyal global following of socialites and celebrities, politicians and aristocrats. For instance, Clare Boothe Luce, the glamorous American ambassador to Italy in the 1950s, was particularly fond of the brand, as were Sophia Loren, Jayne Mansfield, and Audrey Hepburn. Men, too, have been
captivated by the beauty of Bulgari’s creations. Stars such as Richard Burton, Eddie Fisher, and Kirk Douglas frequented the store in search of the perfect gifts for their beloveds. American artist Andy Warhol, ever obsessed with color and design, never missed a chance to visit the store when he was in Rome, calling Bulgari “the best exhibition of contemporary art.” Bulgari, 973-376-7800 n The Bulgari Bulgari Catene watch is embellished with 887 diamonds, totaling 27.97 carats.
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from left: Carla Bruni at Bulgari Via Condotti in 2013; Ingrid Bergman with her family in front of the Rome shop in the 1950s.
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The sweet floral gets a seasonal makeover, with unexpected pairings like fig, cedar, and sandalwood, for a more noirish scent. By Kari Molvar | Photography by Chris Stein
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hen it comes to daring fragrance notes, rose doesn’t normally top the list. After all, this cherished floral scent can seem somewhat grandmotherly, often applied in the verdant, refreshing months of spring. But an explosion of raw and decidedly bold rose aromas is about to change all that. Designed to reveal the darker side of the bud, the latest cool-weatherappropriate blends pair the perennial with rich, earthy ingredients rather than the traditional sweet, powdery ones. Balenciaga’s hugely popular Rosabotanica ignited the trend by coupling green rose with milky fig leaves and sensual white woods, resulting in a “beautiful” but “dangerous” take on the fragrance, according to the fashion house. The new Donna Karan Liquid Cashmere
nestles silken rose petals over a rustic base of patchouli, creamy sandalwood, and exotic musk. L’Occitane Roses et Reines marries roses from four regions— Bulgaria, Turkey, Morocco, and the town of Grasse in France—with the strength of cedar. Further playing up the bloom’s untamed nature is Estée Lauder’s Modern Muse Chic, which balances vivid tuberose with deep woods to form a “dual impression” fragrance that’s both airy and grounded. Meanwhile, those looking for a true hybrid should consider Christian Dior’s new Les Élixirs Précieux in Rose, a pure, concentrated dose of the floral that’s meant to be layered under another fragrance, such as the house’s incense- and musk-spiked Bois d’Argent perfume, to create your own bespoke eau. n
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men’s grooming
The Art of Shaving Limited Edition Rose Gold Safety Razor Shaving Set with Fine Brush and Shaving Soap with a white porcelain shaving bowl elevate a man’s grooming routine. below: The Art of Shaving boutique is a cross between an old-time barbershop and a well-appointed men’s club.
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The Art of Shaving’s arrival at The Mall at Short Hills coincides perfectly with the trend for more and better grooming for men. By Matt Stewart
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inning is like shaving—you do it every day or you wind up looking like a bum,” once quipped the late Jack Kemp, a former vice presidential nominee and congressman. With approximately 75 percent of men worldwide shaving every day, it appears more and more men are opting to be proverbial winners. In the US alone, the men’s shaving market has seen steady growth over the last three years, with general retail sales of more than $3.6 billion. “Currently there is a huge opportunity within the men’s grooming industry,” says Todd Brisky, The Art of Shaving’s managing director. “The key is to stay involved and engaged with growing trends.” Lately the trend has been to put more emphasis on products and services for men. Once guys were ducking into salons and spas for manicures and pedicures alongside the ladies, but more and more men-only spas have opened in major metropolitan cities over the last few years. Products directed at men account for 8.6 percent of the total beauty and personal care market in the US. The Art of Shaving, which opened at The Mall at Short Hills this past spring, captures the best of both worlds. It has an old-timey barbershop ambience mixed with that of a well-appointed, wing-chaired men’s club, and its woodpaneled walls display an elite collection of equipment, including a Silvertip badger-hair shaving brush and products for before, during, and after shaving. The company began life nearly 20 years ago as a single store on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan, the brainchild of husband-and-wife team Eric Malka and Myriam Zaoui. Zaoui was an aesthetician at a day spa who developed a pre-shave oil from botanicals and essential oils to help Malka protect his sensitive skin while still enjoying a close, smooth
“ Winning is like shaving—you do it every day or you wind up looking like a bum.”—jack kemp shave. This original product remains the foundation on which all of The Art of Shaving’s offerings are built. From these simple beginnings, the collection—which comprises “the four elements of the perfect shave”—has grown to include tubs of rich shaving cream and shaving soaps and a full line of aftershave balms, gels, and lotions. Further extending the brand’s offerings is its selection of straight, safety, and electric razors, including the recently released Lexington Collection, which offers razors with Flexball technology—a pivoting head that contours to an individual’s face and provides a 22 percent closer shave. “The new Flexball pivoting movement allows for better blade contact with the skin throughout the entire shave, leaving you with a cleaner, closer shave,” advises The Art of Shaving master barber Steve Gonzalez. “You want to avoid placing your fingertip on the head of the razor; this will inhibit the natural movement of the pivot and potentially place too much pressure on the skin, causing irritation.” The Art of Shaving, 862-206-7000 n
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FALL STYLE A new season arrives with sculpted sophistication, refined textures, and brave new shapes.
THE PERFECT 10
This fall’s 10 best fashion statement-making pieces will give your wardrobe a swift style injection.
HAUTE HARVEST
The season’s most divine jewels take their inspiration from Fall’s delectable fruits.
BEST DRESSED When it comes to men’s accessories, less is more: a defining watch, an exquisite cuff link, the perfect pocket square…
BESPOKEN FOR Handcrafted or personalized pieces offer discerning shoppers a higher level of luxury.
Jacket, Chanel. Chanel, 973-912-8055. Silk necktie blouse, Piazza Sempione. Piazza Sempione, 973-379-3980. 18k white-gold Perlée diamond bracelet, Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels, 973-379-1800
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on alex: Armonia wool waistcoat, Max Mara. Max Mara, 973-912-9003. Aerovia white silk swing top,
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Sportmax. Max Mara, 973-912-9003. Black slim pants, Banana Republic. Banana Republic, 973-379-3533. Sterling silver Atlas wide cuff, Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co., 973-467-3600. Leather belt, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton, 973-564-9788. Twiggy satchel, Furla. Furla, 973-218-1300. on tobias: Wool jacket, Boss. Boss Hugo Boss, 973-379-7779. Crew neck sweater, Club Monaco. Club Monaco, 973-376-2822
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Charcoal solid flannel suit, Polo Ralph Lauren. Polo Ralph Lauren, 973-467-4680. Spreadcollar tuxedo shirt, Brooks Brothers. Brooks Brothers, 973-467-5400. Damier silk tie, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton, 973-564-9788. Black leather Yellowstone belt, Allen Edmonds. Allen Edmonds, 973-379-5007. Hartley suede chukka boots, Johnston & Murphy. Johnston & Murphy, 973-379-9055
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Red-brick French plongĂŠ leather coat and red-brick painting printed silk short-sleeved dress, Gucci. Gucci, 973-564-7600. Twenties fishnet tights, Wolford. Wolford, 973-379-3666
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Cotton blend jacket, shirt, and cotton blend pants, Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani, 973-467-1409. 42mm automatic steel Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, Cartier. Cartier, 973-4679005. Epi leather belt, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton, 973-5649788. Socks, Thomas Pink. Thomas Pink, 973-258-1370. Leather loafers, Ermenegildo Zegna. Ermenegildo Zegna, 973-315-1550
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Black wool polo neck jumper and asymmetric flounced skirt in compressed granite tweed with raw seams, Lanvin. Saks Fifth Avenue, 973-376-7000. Cotton velvet tights, Wolford. Wolford, 973-379-3666. 18k rose-gold PerlĂŠe cuff bracelets, Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels, 973-379-1800. Houry pumps, Jimmy Choo. Jimmy Choo, 973-564-8181
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Wool coat, Raso silk dress, silk scarf, and leather wedges, Prada. Prada, 973-921-4780. Velvet de Luxe tights, Wolford. Wolford, 973-379-3666. Pink-gold Serpenti Tubogas ring with semi-pavĂŠ diamonds, Bulgari. Bulgari, 973-376-7800
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Navy Sandhurst travel suit, Burberry London. Burberry, 973-379-7100. Shirt, Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani, 973-467-1409. Epi leather belt, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton, 973-564-9788
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on tobias: Cotton blend jacket and pants, Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani, 973-467-1409. on alex: Embroidered cropped sweater with sequins and Milano calf-length skirt, Anne Fontaine. Anne Fontaine, 973-467-1127. Cotton velvet tights, Wolford. Wolford, 973-379-3666. Luxe hex semiprecious stud earrings, Henri Bendel. Henri Bendel, 973-9120681. Rockstud cage flats, Valentino Garavani. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080
on alex: Cosmo silk jacquard dress, Dior. Dior, 973-379-2287. Tights, Wolford. Wolford, 973-379-3666. Pink-gold Serpenti Tubogas bracelet with semi-pavé diamonds, Bulgari. Bulgari, 973-376-7800. Leather Paris pumps, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. Saint Laurent, 973-9219601. on tobias: Black silk-blend three-piece suit and white cotton tuxedo shirt, Dolce & Gabbana. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080. 18k pink-gold G-Timeless automatic watch with steel case and light-pink diamond pattern dial, Gucci. Gucci, 973-564-7600. Glass dome derby shoes, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton, 973-564-9788
Hair by Gianluca Mandelli using Kérastase at ArtMix Creative Makeup by Hector Simancas using DiorSkin at Factory Downtown Manicure by Gerry Holford using Dior Vernis at ArtMix Creative Models: Alex @ Ford Models NY Tobias @ Q Management
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Our location, situated in Saddle River, New Jersey, was designed by Z+ Architects. Founded by Mary and Mike Scro, the 12-year-old Allendale firm specializes in high-end custom residential design with a commitment to green policies. “We are passionate about making New Jersey a better place to live,” says Mary Scro. “When people are proud of where they live and the quality homes that surround them, there is a ripple effect to the greater community.” zplusarchitects.com
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The Floral Print The power of flowers transforms everything—coats, dresses, shoes, bags—into a tactile masterpiece.
opposite page: Yellow owl print silk dress, Dolce & Gabbana. Dolce & Gabbana, 973-912-8090. 18k yellow gold Atlas small hoop earrings, Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co., 973-467-3600. Bell choker, Eddie Borgo. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080
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Silk Cora dress, Tory Burch. Tory Burch, 973-379-2167. Ginette top (worn as scarf), Reiss. Reiss, 973-376-2200. 19k handhammered gold Mantova charm necklace, Elizabeth Locke. Neiman Marcus, 973912-0080. Leather floral jeweled bag, Coach. Coach, 973-376-2747
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The Mini Trunk Size really does matter. And when it comes to the season’s most remarkable bag, the smaller the better. Black ribbed cotton and wool sweater, Michael Michael Kors. Michael Kors, 973-467-7500. Londra poly-blend trousers, Reiss. Reiss, 973-376-2200. Sterling silver Horsebit Light necklace, Gucci. Gucci, 973-564-7600. Sterling silver Effervescence Star bracelet and sterling silver 20/20 multicircle bracelet, Links of London. Links of London, 973376-0911. Black box bag, Dolce & Gabbana. Dolce & Gabbana, 973-912-8090
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Long-haired wool collarless coat, Maje. Maje, 973-379-7970. Lurex crew neck sweater, Banana Republic. Banana Republic, 973-379-3533. Ricco navy wool turtleneck sweater, Max Mara. Max Mara, 973-912-9003. Dot pencil skirt, Ann Taylor. Ann Taylor, 973467-4290. 24k gold-plated tin alloy floral crystal statement necklace with silk ribbon, Ben Amun. Saks Fifth Avenue, 973-376-7000. Queen patent pumps, Stuart Weitzman. Stuart Weitzman, 973-564-5696
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What a bright idea! The functional winter wrap dipped in a delightedly feminine hue.
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The Cropped Pant Cheeky, charming, and chic, pants that are neither too long nor too short have a je ne sais quoi that works wherever, whenever.
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Long ivory wool-cloth snap-front vest, Piazza Sempione. Piazza Sempione, 973-379-3980. Oversize popcorn-stitch boat neck sweater, Banana Republic. Banana Republic, 973-379-3533. Striped cotton shirt, Ann Taylor. Ann Taylor, 973-467-4290. Cropped wool pants, Giorgio Armani. Giorgio Armani, 973-467-1409. Cape Cod Tonneau silver watch, Hermès. Hermès, 973-376-6843. Rhodium plated 18k white-gold Juste un Clou bracelet, Cartier. Cartier, 973-467-9005. Leather By the Way bag, Fendi. Fendi, 973564-5780. Diad shiny leather ankle boots, Jimmy Choo. Jimmy Choo, 973-564-8181
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Gorgeous gold is the ultimate style currency in a dress, as a cuff, on a ring, or as a clasp. LamĂŠ dress and navy wool collar, Dior. Dior, 973-379-2287. Yellow-gold one-band ring, pink-gold and blue marble ring, pink-gold and green marble ring, and silver and black ceramic ring, Bulgari. Bulgari, 973-376-7800. Cabernet Metropolis cross-body leather bag, Furla. Furla, 973-218-1300
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It’s the season’s ultimate fashion equation: simplicity plus sparkle equals star power. Wool tweed and silk jacket, Chanel. Chanel, 973-912-8055. Textured stretch wool dress, Mulberry. Mulberry, 973-218-1154. 18k whitegold Perlée diamond ring and 18k white-gold Perlée diamond motif ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels, 973-379-1800
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The Stacked Heel Boot Dangerously stylish and decidedly comfy for those dark and stormy days ahead...
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Black double-weave wool coat and Regina tall boots, Michael Michael Kors. Michael Kors, 973-467-7500. Velvet de Luxe 66 tights, Wolford. Wolford, 973-379-3666. 18k white-gold PerlĂŠe diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels, 973-379-1800
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The Turtleneck Nothing beats the streamlined sophistication of a slim turtleneck as a dress, or over tailored pants, a midcalf skirt, or a cool pair of jodhpurs.
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Mckenna sweater dress, Tory Burch. Tory Burch, 973-379-2167. Antiquity 20k stud earrings with Kushan gold coin and rose-cut diamonds, Coomi. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080
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Soft double wool coat, Gucci. Gucci, 973-564-7600. Changing lame top, Chanel. Chanel, 973-912-8055. Bell drop earrings, Eddie Borgo. Neiman Marcus, 973-9120080. Schlumberger alternating bracelet of pink sapphires and pink opals, Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co., 973-467-3600
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The Knit Silhouette Light, feminine dressing strides into fall in a slinky knit. Black stretch multistripe knit dress, Karen Millen. Karen Millen, 973-467-7845. Shea sweater (worn around shoulders), Club Monaco. Club Monaco, 973-376-2822. 19k hand-hammered gold mandarin garnet and brown zircon ring, 19k hand-hammered gold peridot and demantoid garnet ring, and 19k handhammered gold labradorite and blue sapphire ring, Elizabeth Locke. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080. Cotton socks, Wolford. Wolford, 973-379-3666. Hutch ankle boots in black textured leather and patent leather, Jimmy Choo. Jimmy Choo, 973-564-8181
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Hair by Sandrine Bucarelli of Julien Farel Salon Makeup by Matin for Laura Mercier at Ray Brown Represents Manicure by Gerry Holford using Dior Vernis at ArtMix Creative Models: Enly @ Muse Management NYC, Mari @ Muse Management NYC
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and yellow-gold Trinity de Cartier diamond ring, Cartier. Cartier, 973-4679005. 18k yellow-gold Cosmos diamond earrings, Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels, 973-379-1800
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Love diamond and ceramic bracelet, Cartier. Cartier, 973-467-9005. Platinum Snowflake diamond earrings and 18k white-gold Lotus Between the Finger diamond ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels, 973-379-1800
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Fall’s juiciest fruits and succulent berries provide the perfect backdrop for the season’s decadent jewels. Photography by Brian Klutch
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18k yellow-gold Rio multicolor precious and semiprecious gemstone and diamond bracelet, Seaman Schepps. Sidney Thomas Jewelers, 973-379-5500
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18k white-gold Ipanema blue topaz pendant, Roberto Coin. Bloomingdale’s, 973-548-2200
Parentesi amethyst and pavĂŠ diamond cocktail ring, Bulgari. Bulgari, 973-3767800. 18k rose-gold Oiseaux de Paradis Volutes pink sapphire, spinel, and diamond Between the Finger ring, Van Cleef & Arpels. Van Cleef & Arpels, 973-379-1800. 14k rose-gold morganite and diamond pendant necklace, Sidney Thomas. Sidney Thomas Jewelers, 973-379-5500
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Best Dressed
When it comes to men’s accessories, less is more: a defining watch, an exquisite cuff link, the perfect pocket square…
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Mixing and matching fall’s favorite neutral in a variety of textures creates a powerful and put-together look. Dark gray mélange woven Sandhurst suit jacket, Burberry London. Burberry, 973-379-7100. Slim-fit red check button-down shirt, Banana Republic. Banana Republic, 973-379-3533. Charcoal tie, Club Monaco. Club Monaco, 973-376-2822. Pocket square, Z Zegna. Ermenegildo Zegna, 973-315-1550. 18k rose-gold 40mm extra-flat manual Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch, Cartier. Cartier, 973-467-9005
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A great way for gentlemen to express themselves in a conservative office is with socks in bright colors and vibrant patterns. Gray and light blue plaid wool slacks, Etro. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080. Blue Hunting Fox socks, Thomas Pink. Thomas Pink, 973-258-1370. Formal lace-ups, Brooks Brothers. Brooks Brothers, 973-467-5400
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Gloves with Flair
Personalize any outfit this season with a sharp, sartorial driving glove.
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Brown wool plaid sport coat, Polo Ralph Lauren. Polo Ralph Lauren, 973-467-4680. Cotton shirt and silk pocket square, Boss. Boss Hugo Boss, 973-379-7779. Printed silk tie, Dolce & Gabbana. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080. Damier striped stole, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton, 973-564-9788. Arceau Chrono watch, Hermès. Hermès, 973-376-6843. Leather driving gloves, Coach. Coach, 973-376-2747
Belts that Break It Up
Add some professional whimsy to neutral office attire this fall with a boldly hued belt.
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Camel outerwear, Z Zegna. Ermenegildo Zegna, 973-315-1550. Textured cotton shirt, Emporio Armani. Emporio Armani, 973-376-4212. Dark indigo straight jeans, Burberry Brit. Burberry, 973-379-7100. Navy cotton and silk tie, Ermenegildo Zegna. Ermenegildo Zegna, 973-315-1550. Orange print leather Yellowstone belt, Allen Edmonds. Allen Edmonds, 973-379-5007. Stainless steel 41.5mm Seamaster Aqua Terra Ryder Cup watch, Omega. Omega Boutique, 973-379-6044
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Cuff Links with a Wink
For a suit man, the wittiest way to embrace the season is through cuff links with a sense of humor.
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Navy Sandhurst travel suit, Burberry London. Burberry, 973-379-7100. White cotton shirt and silver fox cuff links, Thomas Pink. Thomas Pink, 973-258-1370. Silk tie, Boss. Boss Hugo Boss, 973-379-7779. 18k white-gold 42mm automatic Villeret 8-Day watch, Blancpain. Tourbillon, 973-564-5864
Watches with Personality An element of surprise in a classic watch, such as a colored face or a textured case, will easily elevate any look.
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Wool double-breasted pin-striped jacket, Canali. Nordstrom, 973-467-1500. White cotton tuxedo shirt, Dolce & Gabbana. Neiman Marcus, 973-912-0080. Light gray mĂŠlange Milbury suit pants, Burberry London. Burberry, 973-379-7100. Tambour blue chronograph watch, Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton, 973-564-9788 . Blue bright Diamante duffel, Gucci. Gucci, 973-564-7600
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Handcrafted or personalized pieces—from artisanal accessories to one-of-a-kind footwear—offer discerning shoppers a higher level of luxury. Photography by BRIAN KLUTCH | Styling by LISA EDSALV Words by MATT STEWART
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ermès debuted its signature scarves, or carrés, in 1937, the year of its centennial. Since then, the house has amassed more than 2,000 designs, conceived by freelance artists from around the world. The scarves, stitched by hand by a group of skilled seamstresses at the company’s workshop outside Lyon, are printed using screens whose engravings take some 750 hours to complete and that use, on average, 27 colors. “While the choice of colors is capital in the creation of an Hermès carré,” says Pierre-Alexis Dumas, artistic director of the Hermès Group, “it is only in relation to other colors—those of the complexion, the hair, and the clothes of the person who will wear the scarf.” Hermès, 973-376-6843
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llen Edmonds shoes have been handcrafted in America since 1922, and over the past nine decades they’ve been a top choice for men of power and prestige—with presidents Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush all wearing the brand’s Park Avenue cap-toe oxfords to their inaugurations. Today, Allen Edmonds offers a custom shoe program, providing men with the opportunity to
create their own individualized pairs, in styles ranging from business to casual to sport. The customization options include size and width, leather type, and the combination of colors used in the stitching, welt, and sole. Spikes can be added to some models to create a one-of-a-kind golfing shoe, or a customer can even incorporate the logo of his favorite Major League Baseball team. Allen Edmonds, 973-379-5007
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homas Pink has a reputation for outfitting sophisticated swells in the best of British tailoring. Now the company has built on that tradition with a new collection of artisanal neckties cut from sumptuous silks that are woven and dyed in England before being hand-folded into shape. Afterward, highly skilled seamstresses working near London Bridge hand-stitch the ties using a single thread. Every necktie is finished with a trompe l’oeil needle embroidered on the back. “We wanted to celebrate handmade in London,” says Frederik Willems, Thomas Pink’s head of design. “Craft is something we feel strongly about.” Thomas Pink, 973-258-1370
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adjustable nose bridge and a design that doesn’t stimulate pressure points. “Internationally recognized for unparalleled luxury retailers [and] a sophisticated clientele, The Mall at Short Hills is the perfect location to showcase my brand and personal works of art,” says Mikli. His boutique in Short Hills is one of just five US locations and his only stand-alone shop in New Jersey. Alain Mikli, 973-564-8100
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five different materials: satin, leather, patent leather, suede, or Saffiano (Prada’s signature stamped leather). Next, customize your color, with the sole available in three hues—each of which can be monogrammed in gold—and the box in six shades. For the shoe itself, however, Prada offers almost every color imaginable. Prada, 973-921-4780 n
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hese are destinations your neighbors don’t know about yet but will be anxious to visit once they’ve heard your travel tales. Fly, drive, ride, hike, bike, dive, dine, snorkel, fish, paddle, or sail (and be sure to squeeze in a massage along the way). You might even want to grab one of the accompanying bags to hold your clothes, your gear, and the intricate treasures you’ll bring back from your adventure. The world is your oyster—although we’re pretty sure it’s a little bit bigger than that. Seven-Day Sojourn Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Peru: A
Quechua legend tells the story of a young Incan princess who was destined to marry the sun god but fell in love with a victorious warrior. Upon learning of their love, the princess’s father, the Incan king, banished the warrior to the battlefields of the Amazonian mountains, knowing it would result in his
Cafe Inkaterra at the Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel in Peru.
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The world is waiting, so pack your bags and go— whether for a weekend, a week, a fortnight, or a month.
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WEEKEND GETAWAY The Little Nell, Aspen: As the catchphrase “Come for the winter and
stay for the summer” suggests, the ski slopes aren’t Aspen’s only playground. In addition to hiking, biking, hot-air ballooning, and food and wine festivals, the city is a very, very good place to get on a horse. Its famous hotel The Little Nell has pushed this to the hilt with Cowboy 101 overnight horseback trips through White River National Forest to the Maroon Bells, a pair of 14,000-foot peaks in the Elk Mountains. You’ll pass Maroon and Crater Lakes before setting camp along West Maroon Creek. A camp chef and a fishing guide will accompany you on the journey—along with pack mules to carry the wines hand-selected by The Little Nell’s master sommelier from the hotel’s 20,000-bottle cellar. The adventure includes trout fishing in the creek, with the day’s catch pan-fried over an open flame and served up with Wagyu ribeye beef from Aspen’s Emma Farms and an array of cheeses from the Avalanche Cheese Company in nearby Basalt (plus some strawberry shortcake, as every rugged cowboy deserves). The morning brings more fishing and a huevos rancheros breakfast, before you mosey back to The Little Nell for a hot shower and perhaps a massage. Shorter trips are also available for beginner riders. Mid-May to early October; thelittlenell.com
death. Crying inconsolably, the princess chased her beloved into the forest. Wherever one of her tears fell sprouted a bright magenta orchid (known locally as Waq’anki). Today the Waq’anki is the symbolic flower of Machu Picchu, but it’s just one of the 372 orchid species on the grounds of Peru’s Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, which sits at 8,038 feet above sea level in the village of Aguas Calientes (now known as Machu Picchu Pueblo), a 20-minute drive down from the lost citadel of Machu Picchu. The hotel’s grounds were formerly a tea and coffee plantation, until the Inkaterra Association, a nongovernmental organization dedicated to preserving the culture and biodiversity of the region, purchased the land in 1991. At the hotel, the association reintroduced yanay argos trees, which produce the
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favorite fruit of Peru’s national bird, the coral-red, orchid-like Andean cockof-the-rock. The heliconia and orchid gardens surrounding the cottages are manicured versions of the forest that leads up to the surrounding peaks. The gardeners here are trained not just to care for the known species but also to discover new ones, and since most of the species living in the cloud forests are believed to be undiscovered, there is plenty of room for exploration. In 2000, some of the hotel’s gardeners discovered a new variety of orchid with flowers resembling candy canes. inkaterra.com Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, United Arab Emirates: Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort
is both a mouthful and an eyeful. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, founder and late ruler of the United Arab Emirates, introduced millions of trees and thousands of animals—including ostriches, giraffes, gazelles, cheetahs, and a herd of 400 Arabian oryx—to the 34-square-mile island, 150 miles from Abu Dhabi and a tantalizing five from shore. The resort’s 30 luxury villas are set among mangrove forests and saltwater lagoons studded with white and pink flamingoes. Many of the villas have private plunge pools, and a few are quite sprawling. You’re more likely, however, to be captivated by the sea (that’s what al yamm means). Go for a swim in the Arabian Gulf, or arrange a fishing, kayaking, snorkeling, or scuba diving excursion through the water sports center. Yet what really sets Al Yamm apart is that you can also go on a safari, then tour the island’s archeological excavation of a sixth-century monastery, shoot a quiver of arrows on the archery range, play some tennis, or ride a horse across the dunes. A kids’ club, teen club, swimming pool, library, gym, and half a dozen dining options will enhance your stay—but be sure to leave time for a Sands of Time massage at the Anantara Spa. This signature treatment combines hot sand compresses, a floral foot ritual, and sports massage. al-yamm.anantara.com
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Little Annie’s Road, on the back of Aspen Mountain. LEFT: Bashford duffel, Tumi. Tumi, 973-376-8800
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vertebrate, evolving some 500 million years ago. It’s fitting, then, that the newest and most luxurious resort in the Galapagos—the 14-suite Pikaia Lodge, opening this October—is also the most eco-friendly in the famous archipelago, not just because it’s carbon-neutral and built with Ecuadorian stone, teak, and bamboo, plus recyclable steel and glass (with sweeping views of the islands and the Pacific throughout), but because its developers rehabilitated a former cattle ranch by planting it with more than 12,000 endemic trees. Perched on a small plateau atop two craters of extinct volcanoes on Santa Cruz Island, the lodge even sits within its own secluded giant tortoise reserve. You’ll tour the neighboring national park sites and beaches on Pikaia’s private 100-foot yacht, seeing marine iguanas and blue-footed boobies and maybe snorkeling or kayaking. Scuba divers can combine a four-night stay with six more on a custom-designed live-aboard yacht, cruising to the northernmost islands of Wolf and Darwin for even more oceangoing experiences, with hammerhead and Galapagos sharks, whale sharks, sea lions, penguins, and shoals of fish so thick they could be living walls. pikaialodgegalapagos.com
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Orcaella, Myanmar: If you’re drawn to the water but would rather experience it from a 200-foot riverboat in Southeast Asia, consider the Orcaella, named after Myanmar’s native dolphins. Belmond, the travel company that changed its name from Orient-Express earlier this year, has been sailing the Ayeyarwady River for 18 years. Its 25-cabin Orcaella (17 of those cabins are suites, and there’s also a swimming pool, gym, and spa, of course) transforms the exotic voyage into an intimate affair for a maximum of 50 guests. Itineraries are available on the Chindwin and Ayeyarwady Rivers, traveling between Yangon and Bagan or between Bagan and Mandalay, through
hidden jungles and bustling markets, with stops at the area’s gilded pagodas, temples, and monasteries. In the evenings, visiting musicians perform, as well as acrobats and dance troupes. The land tours are by bicycle or horsedrawn carriage. voyagesinmyanmar.com MONTHLONG PASSPORT Mumbo Island, Africa: Mumbo Island sounds too impossible to
exist: a pristine tropical island—offering six furnished bungalows and tents, with hammocks, thatched-reed decks, and hot-bucket showers—in a 2,300-foot-deep lake that’s home to 1,000 species of fish. The island is located in Lake Malawi National Park, a Unesco World Heritage site since 1984 and the first freshwater marine reserve in the world, its cerulean waters home to more than 400 types of brilliantly colored cichlids (including damselfish, angelfish, and wrasses)—which are so perfectly adapted to their environment, they’re comparable to Galapagos finches in the study of evolution. Within the lake—Africa’s third-largest and second-deepest, covering one-fifth of the country of Malawi—is the half-mile-wide, 250acre, electricity-free Mumbo Island. Guests are limited to just 14 at a time, and it’s claimed that if all the tents and decks on the island were removed, within a year there wouldn’t be a trace of habitation left. Aside from the few human visitors and staff, the only mammals on Mumbo are the friendly
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TWO-WEEK TRAVELER Pikaia Lodge, Galapagos: Pikaia gracilens may have been earth’s first
ABOVE: A daylong excursion on Pikaia Lodge’s private yacht includes meals on board and land visits that bring you close to the wildlife of the Galapagos. LEFT: Tegra-Lite Max extendedtrip packing case, Tumi Tumi. Tumi, 973-376-8800
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speckle-throated otters (which sometimes approach swimmers to play), although baboons, vervet monkeys, hyraxes, and hippos are commonly sighted from shore. But what most attracts guests is the water. Snorkeling, diving, and kayaking to the lake’s granitic islands are Mumbo’s main activities, along with bird-watching (it’s a nesting area for thousands of white-throated cormorants), hiking the island’s five nature trails, and many forms of nonspecific lazing. mumboisland.com Maalifushi by COMO, Maldives: Strung across 35,000 square miles of the Indian Ocean, the 1,192 islands of the Maldives have just 116 square miles of land. There’s only one word in English that’s derived from Dhivehi, the native language of the Maldives, and it’s “atoll.” So don’t visit if you want to hike. Don’t come if your thing is bustling cities (it’s illegal here to build higher than the tallest palm). But if you like turquoise lagoons, pearlescent beaches, and coral gardens teeming with 1,900 species of fish, the Maldives may just be your dream destination. You’ll swear the islands look just like a string of jewels during the 50-minute flight by seaplane from the capital, Malé, to Maalifushi by COMO, which opened this summer as one of only two resorts in the 66-island Thaa Atoll. You’ll stay in one of 66 thatched-roof pine bungalows on the 20-acre island, or perhaps in one perched on stilts above the water. Naturally, nearly all of them come with private pools. The activities are decidedly water-based: fishing for wahoo or grouper, surfing, sailing, snorkeling, or scuba diving with the Maldives’ estimated 10,000 manta rays. But don’t overlook the COMO Shambhala spa, with its eight ocean-facing treatment rooms and open-air yoga pavilion. comohotels.com/maalifushi ■
If you like turquoise lagoons, pearlescent beaches, and coral gardens teeming with 1,900 species of fish, the Maldives may be your dream destination.
Mumbo Island, a pristine tropical paradise located in Africa’s Lake Malawi.
A villa at Maalifushi by COMO in the Maldives.
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Harlow crystal 43-inch chandelier in gray iron, Restoration Hardware.
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Restoration Hardware’s Harlow chandelier makes sundown worth celebrating. By Matt Stewart
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ondon antiques dealer and reproductionist Timothy Oulton and his design team at the Halo Group have conceived some of Restoration Hardware’s most iconic pieces, including the Mayfair steamer trunk chest and the 1950s Copenhagen leather chair. Oulton’s latest standout creation is the Harlow crystal chandelier, whose design was inspired by a German fixture from the 1970s that captured Oulton’s imagination. “I’d love to see this exquisite chandelier used in a home theater,” says Short Hills-based interior designer Amy Yin (amyyininteriors.com). “With its sleek metal mounts and smoky, emerald-cut crystal prisms, this fixture balances strong, masculine lines with a decidedly feminine sparkle. Casting beautiful shadows on the ceiling and walls,
it welcomes viewers into the home theater. Then when it’s showtime, it dims dramatically with a golden glow. Paired with Art Deco architectural elements, sensuous velvet-lined walls, and theater seating in saturated colors like ruby red or merlot wine, we’d use the Harlow as the perfect finishing touch to a bold, sophisticated home theater.” Yin also sees the Harlow—which is available in 19-, 31-, and 43-inch versions—as an elegant addition to a dining room with artfully painted grisaille walls (walls painted in shades of gray). “At night, dim the lights to create a dramatic, intimate setting for dinner conversation,” says Yin. “Bonus: The 16-inch height works in homes new and old with eight- or 10-foot ceilings.” Restoration Hardware, 973-912-7300 n
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Women’s Fashions Ann Taylor 467-4290 Anne Fontaine 467-1127 Anthropologie 921-1908 Aritzia 376-0998 BCBG Max Azria 258-0137 Bebe 376-4226 brighton collectibles 218-1919 Caché 379-9345 calypso st. barth 376-0379 Chico’s 258-9392
Coach 376-2747 Dior 379-2287 Dolce & Gabbana 912-8090 Everything But Water 218-0594 Fendi 564-5780 Free People 912-4470 Gucci 564-7600 J. Jill 379-7773 Karen Millen 467-7845 Loft 218-1203 Madewell 379-3657 Maje 379-7970 Max Mara 912-9003 Michael Kors 467-7500 Miu Miu 467-6080 Piazza Sempione 379-3980 Reiss 376-2200
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Women’s/Men’s Fashions Abercrombie & Fitch 467-9575 Banana Republic 379-3533 Brooks Brothers 467-5400 Burberry 379-7100 Club Monaco 376-2822 Emporio Armani 376-4212 Express 564-6545 Gap/GapKids 376-5708 Giorgio Armani 467-1409 Guess 258-0510 Hollister Co. 564-8530 J.Crew 912-9488 Lacoste 912-0419 Loro Piana 912-9393 Polo Ralph Lauren 467-4680 Prada 921-4780 Robert Graham 258-0500 Saint Laurent 921-9601 Thomas Pink 258-1370 True Religion Brand Jeans 564-9030 Victorinox Swiss Army 376-0200
Vineyard Vines 564-6101 XXI Forever 376-0342
Men’s Fashions BOSS Hugo Boss 379-7779 Ermenegildo Zegna 315-1550 HermÈs 376-6843 Vilebrequin 376-8111
Children’s Fashions/Toys Brooks Brothers 467-5400 Crewcuts (J.Crew) 912-9488 Gap/GapKids 376-5708 Gymboree 912-8333 Janie & Jack 467-1035 Justice 921-9116 Ralph Lauren 467-4680 Vilebrequin 376-8111
Shoes Aldo 258-0131 Allen Edmonds 379-5007 Carlo Pazolini 218-7300 Chanel 912-8055 Coach 376-2747 Cole Haan 218-1133 Foot Locker 564-9010 Geox 379-5085 Gucci 564-7600 HermÈs 376-6843
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Vilebrequin: Inspired by his Saint-Tropez surroundings, company founder Fred Prysquel sketched out his initial design for a collection of swim shorts on the corner of a tablecloth.
Van Cleef & Arpels: The famed maison designed the groundbreaking gem-setting procedure known as “mystery setting” (in which no prongs are visible) in 1933.
Brooks Brothers: America’s oldest clothing retailer was the first to introduce ready-made clothing, to cater to California gold rush pioneers in 1849.
Vineyard vines: Brothers Shep and Ian Murray each quit their Manhattan jobs within five minutes of each other to launch the company selling specialty ties.
Montblanc: The hole in the nib of a Meisterstück pen is called the heart hole; each nib is also engraved with “4810”— the height of the mountain for which the pen is named.
Cartier: Louis Cartier designed the first wristwatch for men in 1904, for a pilot friend who needed his hands free to steer the plane and thus couldn’t read a pocket watch.
Victorinox Swiss Army: Inventor Karl Elsener developed the first knife design for the Swiss Army in 1891 and named it Victoria, after his late mother, in 1909.
Robert Graham: Customers who own more than 100 of the brand’s shirts are inducted into a special club in which they have a shirt named after them.
aveda: The company’s first product—clove shampoo—was developed by founder Horst Rechelbacher in his Minnesota kitchen sink in 1978.
Photography by Devin McTague (l’occitane); Brian klutch (la maison du chocolat)
fall 2014
From a golden heritage to a “mysterious” jewelry design, The Mall at Short Hills offers an array of retailers with surprising histories. By Christina Clemente
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