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T H E M AG A Z I N E
POLO LIFESTYLES Haiti L’ÉQUIPE:
Claude-Alix Bertrand Publisher
Josh Jakobitz
Editor-in-Chief
Trystanne Cunningham
Ana Hernandez
Design/Social Media Intern Advertising Reps:
Jamila Sabha - North America Anne-Isabelle St. Pierre - Europe
Senior Global Style Curator
Contributing Photographers
Mark Wine
Will Johnson/LIFE Training LA Media Katerina Morgan
Fitness Columnist
Joey Velez
Wellness Columnist
Kemissa Racine
Polo Lifestyles is a publication of HT Polo Publishing Co. 995 Detroit Avenue, Suite A, Concord, CA 94518
Fashion & Style Contributor
Hans Ebenman
Travel Contributor
Giulia Di Palma
Lifestyles Contributor
Cezar Kusik
Food & Wine Contributor
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ARE YOU GOING?
Seattle Polo & Equestrian Club Seattle International Polo Challenge 6-8 Goals Greenwich Polo Club East Coast Open 16-20 Goals Tinicum Park Polo Club Regional President’s Cup 4-8 Goals Maui Polo Club George Manoa Invitational Cup 6-9 Goals Chantilly Polo Club Coupe Patrick Geurrand-Hermés 10-12 Goals Santa Barbara Polo Club Pacific Coast Open 14-20 Goals Guard’s Polo Club Phoenician Cup 6-12 Goals Cowdray Park Polo Club Bryan Bethel Cup 12-15 Goals Villa a Sesta De Grisogono Polo Master 12-15 Goals Burggler Polo Classic 8-10 Goals Santa Maria Polo Club - Sotogrande Memorial Dona Maria de la Mercedes Copa Patrick G. Hermes Memorial Manuel Prado Helvetia Polo Country Club - Brazil Aberto de Helvetia 20 Goals 88th Aberto de Estado de SP 24 Goals Brandywine Polo Club Landhope Challenge Cup 6-8 Goals Polo Ponies Memorial 6-8 Goals Gerald Balding 6-8 Goals Rosefield Polo Club, Johannesburg Africa Polo Open
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CONTENTS
Full coverage from WIMBLEDON page 44
UPGRADED! Renovations in Europe's Best Hotels mean super-swanky suite for you! page 128
POLO LIFESTYLES EDITORS & CONTRIBUTORS
Ambassador Claude-Alix Bertrand
Josh Jakobitz
Giulia Di Palma Lifestyles Contributor
Hans Ebenman
Publisher Polo Lifestyles
London
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Editor-in-Chief Polo Lifestyles
Travel Columnist The Rooftop Guide
Trystanne Cunningham
Senior Global Style Curator Polo Lifestyles
Mark Wine
Fitness Columnist & CEO Functional Muscle Fitness
Kemissa Racine
Ana Hernandez
Fashion & Style Contributor Berlin
Social Media Intern San Francisco
Joey Velez
Anne-Isabelle St. Pierre
Mental Wellness Columnist Velez Mental Performance
Brand Representative Milan
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Polo Coach to Royalty page 20
International designer El Remanso wins King Stella Jean, page34 96 Power Cup page
Columbia Valley wineries page 124
Buenos Aires' hottest spots for fall page 116 104
British Beach Polo in Dorset Toes and Hooves in the Sand page 66
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COMMENTS TO THE EDITOR “This is the magazine for people with perfect lives.” “It’s so beautiful.” “Breaking the mold.” “Love this.” “Nice.” “Thank you for the feature.” “Beautiful issue.”
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR One year ago, the first issue of Polo Lifestyles was conceptualized. It was 28 pages and it became the vision publication of our inaugural September issue. With the height of the European polo seasons in full swing, this year's August issue of Polo Lifestyles could have easily been 200+ pages, but we controlled ourselves. Even as we are "closing the book," results are coming in from tournaments around the globe. Sand polo, a perennial favorite (c'mon, who doesn't like the sea, the sun and champagne with plenty of polo?), as played on the Dorset coastline, combines fashion, food, fun, rugby and gladiator-style polo with decadent soirées. Starting on page 66, all of the action from this year's all-out event. A new recurring feature department will be our tech section, led this month by PAL-V, Aston Martin and our list of gotta-have big-boy toys for the men in your life. As an equal-opportunity institution, we bring you Stephen Silver, jeweler and fine timepiece purveyor to the tech moguls of Silicon Valley. Ever a pleasure to shop there, you won't leave empty-handed. Because what fun is that? Make the most of the Argentine Open with our extended feature of the insider connoisseur's hottest and most luxurious secret spots in and around Buenos Aires. The experts at Grand Luxury Hotels dish in our travel section. Enjoy! Best, Josh Jakobitz josh@htpolo.com
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Reposted FOR THE RECORD Curated Instagram posts from last month
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europeanroyals The Duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex attended the women's final match of @wimbledon page 16
kaiagerber Walking in @maisonvalentino haute couture "Wearing @pppiccioli's art is a true honor" - @kaiagerber
tennisinfobr Wimbledon 2018 championship trophies for @djokernole and @angie. kerber #grandslam
santamariapoloclub Kickoff of the 47th Torneo Internacional de Polo #estrelladamm Bronze Cup #sotogrande
oprah Empress for a day for @vogue August issue, photographed by @mertalas and @macpiggott
garcelle Happy to be part of the July issue Women+Power by @pololifestyles @nicky_b_on_hair @iamhdiddy
seattlepoloparty August 11 - Seattle Polo Party; new this year the International Polo Challenge USA v @haiti_polo_team
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NACHO FIGUERAS, PRINCE HARRY AND MALCOLM BORKWICK TEAM SENTEBALE page 20
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POLO CHAMP MALCOLM BORWICK ON COACHING PRINCES WILLIAM AND HARRY
Third-generation polo champion Malcolm Borwick is the world polo ambassador for Royal Salute whiskey, whose Royal Salute Cup has raised over $5 million in 10 years for Prince Harry’s charity Sentebale, aiding children in Lesotho and Botswana. Borwick talks about the sport of kings and two of its most notable players: Princes William and Harry. Where are the best players coming from? Without a doubt, Argentina. Beginning around 1900, they had everything needed to create a polo dynasty, which was: time, an equine culture, and flat land. Now, if you trace the Argentinean polo culture, it literally goes back to just two families. And in Argentina, if you’re in a polo family, you play polo and that’s all you play.
What horse breed makes the best polo pony?
For me, the perfect expression of an equine athlete is a Thoroughbred. The Argentine polo breed is basically seven-eighths Thoroughbred with a drop of Argentine Criollo genetics, which has a quieting-down influence and gives the horse more mental capacity.
Is polo a sport you must learn when young, as you did, or can it be mastered later in life? To be professional in a sport, you need to have done 10,000 hours of repetition – that’s the standard for subconscious muscle control, to be able to hit a ball with your eyes shut. If you’re 40 years old, it’s unlikely you’re going to have three hours a day for ten years to get to that professional level— even if your body was capable of reaching that goal. However, polo is a Pro Am sport; with our teams, we have one amateur and three professionals. So, you can buy a team, play alongside three professionals, and compete against some of the best polo players in the world. continued on page 63
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Nobility for Ability Charity Polo Cup Club du Domaine de Chantilly Final: Los Nocheros 9 / 7 Las Hermanitas
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Nobility for Ability Charity Cup at the Polo Club Domaine de Chantilly: Between a sublime Indian fashion show and a spectacular ‘‘haute école’’ show by Mario Luraschi, the Polo de Chantilly gave a great moment of sport with the final of the Nobility for Ability Charity Cup, a match between two German teams with a victory of Los Nocheros (the Noctambulists). ‘‘Coming to Chantilly is always a challenge for the German teams,’’ said Sebastian Schneberger, the captain of the victorious team. “Here, the fields are bigger and the game is faster than in Germany and, ironically, two German teams were in the final; we know each other well and we were able to take control of the game from the start … fortunately because it was starting to get tight at the end of the match.’’
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King Power Gold Cup
Cowdray Park Polo Club El Remanso 13 / 12 La Bamba de Areco
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XIV Copa de Jerez Santa Maria Polo Club Sotogrande
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The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships 2018
All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club July 2-15
Angelique Kerber and Novak Djokovic were women's and men's singles champions, respectively.
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France 4 - 2 Croatia Head coach Didier Deschamps's team won the World Cup, making him only one of three other coaches to have won as a former player and as a coach. The French squad's roster is valued at $1.28 billion, including Kylian MbappĂŠ, who's currently the second most-expensive player at the World Cup. The French defensive allowed Paul Pogba (right) to roam and create. Of France's starting 11 in the final, six of them had previously won major European trophies.
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Adam Baidawi named GQ's youngest editor-in-chief yet When GQ Middle East launches in September, it will be under the leadership of a relatively young editor in chief with an international bent. ITP Media Group, the Dubai company that’s launching GQ through a licensing agreement with Condé Nast parent Advance Media, has tapped Adam Baidawi as editor in chief for the Middle East version of the men’s fashion and culture magazine, set to launch in September. This edition will be the 21st for GQ and Baidawi, at 28 years old, the brand’s youngest editor in chief. The title publishes worldwide in countries including the U.K., Taiwan, Thailand, Russia and China. page 62
Baidawi has been writing and contributing to numerous international outlets since 2011, most recently as a correspondent for The New York Times in Australia and also as a writer and photographer for GQ Australia, with his work showing up in British GQ, as well. His articles have so far focused on style and celebrity and political profiles, but Baidawi has also written pieces on culture, technology and immigration, among other topics, from places like Colombia, North Korea, the U.S. and Iraq. Other outlets he’s worked for include Mr Porter, CNN, Vanity Fair Italia and Esquire U.K. Although London-based and raised in Australia, Baidawi was born in Abu Dhabi.
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Continued from page 20 "Malcolm Borwick"
What physical strengths are required for polo? If you don’t spend a lot of time in the saddle you will never understand the sport. There is no gym work to replicate the feeling of actually clamping onto the saddle. The best analogy I can give is to get one of those big wobble balls, and try to sit on it, just squeezing with your knees, without your feet touching the ground. You’ll fall off in 30 seconds. Do that for an hour and see how tired you get. That is the type of repetitive training you need, with a very strong core and a great sense of balance. The force used when hitting the ball is where your conditioning work comes in.
Any other tips for aspiring polo players? Repetition, repetition, repetition. You’ve got to practice relentlessly. When I’m working with younger players who are really aspirational about the sport, I tell them to spend hours with stick and ball until hitting the ball becomes so natural that in a game environment, it just happens.
You’ve played with both Prince William and Prince Harry. Which one is more aggressive? Polo is often a reflection of your personality. Prince Harry is by nature very optimistic as a person and always pushing boundaries, always challenging people, and that’s how he plays polo. The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, is a defensive player—he’s very controlled, and plays really well in his role in the back.
What is your favorite post-match drink and meal? Jaffa Cakes—little chocolate-orange biscuits! They’re very English, and by complete coincidence, they happen to have the perfect nutritional value of the proper levels of salts, fats, and sugars to replenish your energy. As for my favorite drink, I’ll have a Royal Salute 21-Year-Old with water—one finger of whiskey and one finger of water, just as Colin Scott, the Royal Salute Master Blender, would tell us to do. page 63
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SAND POLO BRITISH BEACH POLO 2018
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SAND POLO
Last month, the Dorset coastline welcomed 10,000 adoring fans at the largest beach polo event in the world. Now in its 11th year, the British Beach Polo Championship 2018 is a potent combination of fast action, gladiatorial horse polo, beach rugby, glamour, and decadent parties on the platinum beaches of the south coast. Spectators watched the professionals up close and personal as they maneuvered their athletic polo ponies with agility and power. There were four competitive polo teams playing while simultaneously demonstrating spectacular horsemanship on the sand as they competed for the title of British Beach Polo Champion 2018.
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The winning team, Koh Thai Team, made up of John Cooper and brothers Alec Banner-Eve and Ed Banner-Eve. Runner ups were the Centtrip Wales Team with Ricky Cooper, Roddy Matthews, and Richard Blake-Thomas. This year also brought a new fearless action into the arena in the form of ‘SandScrum,’ an exciting clash of exhibition five-a-side beach rugby with teams thrashing it out in the sand. Event Director Johnny Wheeler said, “Another thing we managed to do, because of the
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great conditions, is we had a super-fast Corba Rib boat racing against the polo ponies… we normally do this with a car, but we thought we’d do it with the best thoroughbred ponies racing against each other on the beach - and managed to throw in the Rib, which was hilarious.” One of the ponies won, with the Rib coming in second ahead of the other pony. In addition to those events, there was also an ‘Ibiza Fashion Festival’ and two nights of entertainment in the festival marquee. Friday welcomed top club DJs to get the revelry started, while Saturday night’s closing party saw a sophisticated party crowd dance the night away against the backdrop of the beautiful Jurassic coast.
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A major part of this year’s championships, was the involvement of the Household Cavalry Foundation (HCF). The HCF, the Household Cavalry’s official charity, supports operational casualties, serving soldiers, veterans and their families. Wheeler said, “We have raised an awful lot of money for our chosen charity, which is why Tobias Ellwood is particularly keen to come along and present the prize to the winners in the charity race. This year has been superb, we were blessed with perfect weather and a magnificent beach and appreciate the close co-operation with the local Council. Year after year, we attract the finest polo players, wonderful sponsors and partners and a full house of supporters.”
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Your New Luxury Mobility Solution ASTON MARTIN INTRODUCES A PERSONAL AIRCRAFT CONCEPT
GETTING YOUR ASTON MARTIN AIRBORNE USUALLY ENDS BADLY, BUT THIS THREE-PERSON VOTL BRINGS THE MARQUE’S SEXY DESIGN SENSIBILITIES TO THE SKY. The biennial Farnborough International Airshow (July 16 through 22) kicked off outside of London with decidedly British flair. Not only did UK Prime Minister Theresa May personally open the show—trumpeting the event’s ability to bring the aviation industry together despite the upcoming roll out of Brexit—but one of the biggest announcements was a new Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VOTL) vehicle concept developed in collaboration by British organizations Aston Martin, Cranfield University, Cranfield Aerospace Solutions, and Rolls-Royce (the aerospace company, not the auto marque). The Aston Martin Volante Vision Concept is a look into the future of urban transportation, one
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“With the population in urban areas continuing to grow, congestion in towns and cities will become increasingly demanding. We need to look at alternative solutions to reduce congestion, cut pollution and improve mobility,” says Dr. Andy Palmer, CEO of Aston Martin. “The Volante Vision Concept is the ultimate luxury mobility solution.” in which daily commuter vehicles are not limited to land. The aircraft would have room for three adults and would be flown completely autonomously, thanks to technology developed at Cransfield University. For its part, Rolls-Royce has already developed hybrid-electric systems for other applications, so it will be applying its knowledge to create hybrid-electric propulsion systems designed for personal air mobility. The most readily apparent contri-
bution, however, comes from Aston Martin, whose chief creative officer, Marek Reichman—designer of the DB11, the new Vantage, and the DBS Superleggera—conceived the look of the new aircraft. Put quite simply, the Volante Vision is high-design sci-fi, with the aggressive appearance of a battle-ready star fighter crossed with the sleek refinement and curves of a sports car. From the images provided by Aston Martin, it seems that the craft will use a large central fan to get aloft, and then two propellers flank-
ing the cockpit will provide forward thrust. While the Aston Martin Volante Vision Concept is about the coolest VOTL concept we have ever seen, the companies involved have made no mention of schedules (as Uber Elevate has) or production goals, so it will likely remain a concept for the foreseeable future. That said, if we don’t see Daniel Craig flying in one of these bad boys in the next 007 movie, we’re asking for our money back.
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BIG BOYS TOYS FOR MEN IN 2018
What a time to be alive. Thanks to a technology boom in the last few years, we now have a proliferation of awe-inspiring big boys toys at our disposal, ranging from the life-changing to the absolutely hilarious.
Call us biased, but arguably one of the best things about this era of technological innovation is the sheer amount of time that is being spent developing man-toys, cars, and general life-hacking tech.
ing adult. Made entirely out of wood and requiring no glue, they look like some charming Wes Anderson set piece and are jaw-droppingly cool.
Whether it’s geared toward guys who love to go outside, stay in, party it up, or make something amazing, rest assured, someone is tucked away in a lab working to produce something awesome.
this bit of kit is its tracking camera and perfect balance from person to person. The Seabreacher (pictured above): Ever wanted to be a James Bond villain or host exciting water races like you’re in an aquatic Fast and the Furious? The Seabreacher is a colorful, funky, fast diving machine that lets you be the toast (or the terror) of your local bay area.
Cabriovelo: Championed in Italy (where else?) the Cabriovelo is the ultimate e-bike that allows you to nip in and out of charming city streets in an environmentally-friendly way, all while yelling “ciao” at the beautiful girls.
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Hover Camera (pictured right): Personal drones are so last year, now you’ll only be cool if you’ve got hold of an autonomous one that does all the filming for you. The main feature of
U-Boat Worx Superyacht: Fancy something a bit more serene when it comes to your underwater excursions?
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Channel your inner Finding Nemo and go under the sea. Take a friend (or in this case, two glamorous ladies) down below for some amazing sightseeing. You’ll feel like James Cameron. Zungle Audio Shades (left): Forget the Apple Earpods, this company has combined some absolutely incredible speaker technology with simple, cool sunglasses for a wireless audio experience that means you can ignore people without them even knowing about it.
So there you have it, gentlemen. Plenty of big boys toys for the modern, adult man. The best part is, there are inventors out there working on neat stuff for us dudes all the time, and the immense competition for innovation means that each new one is more cutting-edge than the last.
Lark-Wi Smart Lock (right): One of the perils of being alive today is being outside without your keys. But very rarely are we caught out without our phones. Lark-Wi knew that when they built this Bluetooth-enabled lock that can be smart so you don’t have to.
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Specifically, the Liberty is a threewheeled automobile that converts into a two-seat gyroplane. Pal-V continues to accept orders for the Liberty, which is available in two models: the fully loaded Liberty Pioneer Edition and the base model Liberty Sport. The estimated price of the Pioneer Edition is about $600,000; and roughly $400,000 for the Sport. Pal-V plans to build only 90 examples of the Pioneer Edition and sell only 25 in the North American market. Reserving a Liberty requires a non-refundable deposit of $25,000 for the Pioneer and $10,000 for the Sport. (Pal-V says it will refund the deposits if the Liberty fails to receive certification.) Both Liberty models will have a maximum speed of just under 100 mph in driving mode and a zero-to-60-mph time of less than 9 seconds. In flying mode, both will have a high cruising
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Pal-V recommends a runway—paved or level grass—of at least 900 feet for takeoff and a 100-foot strip for landing. It’s perhaps fitting that the world’s first production flying car is a gyroplane—an unusual aircraft design that harkens back to the earliest days of powered flight and, while never completely disappearing, has always lived on the edge of mainstream aviation. Unlike a helicopter, a gyroplane’s blades are not powered by a motor; instead, they spin freely and generate lift as a result of their forward motion through the air. The vehicle’s forward thrust is provided by a separate motor and propeller, more akin to a fixedwing airplane. That’s why the Liberty needs 900 feet to take off; it cannot rise vertically like a conventional helicopter. But one of the primary advantages of the design is a much lower stall speed and easier handling. The Liberty converts from an automobile into a gyroplane in about 10 minutes—the amount of time it takes to unfold the blades, which are bundled on the roof when the vehicle is in driving mode. To operate the Liberty in the United States, you’ll need a standard driver’s license and a gyroplane license. The latter requires 30 to 40 hours of training. The company plans to offer flying lessons at its Pal-V FlyDrive Academy locations, one of which will be located in Florida.
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Respected political scientist Claudine Gay will become the next Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) at Harvard, the university's president, Larry Bacow, announced in July. Gay, who was raised in the United States by Haitian immigrant parents, spent her childhood in New York and then Saudi Arabia while her father worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. She attended, first, Stanford and, later, Harvard. Widely recognized as one of the nation’s most incisive and imaginative scholars of American political behavior, she was recruited to Harvard as professor of government in 2006 and became the Dean of the FAS of Social Science since 2015. She is the Wilbur A. Cowett Professor of Government and of African and African American Studies and is the founding chair of Harvard’s Inequality in America Initiative. She will assume her new duties this month. “Claudine Gay is an eminent political scientist, an admired teacher and mentor, and an experienced leader with a talent for collaboration and a passion
Political Scientist CLAUDINE GAY Named Harvard Dean of FAS
for academic excellence,” Bacow said in announcing the appointment. “She is a scholar of uncommon creativity and rigor, with a strong working knowledge of the opportunities and challenges facing the FAS. She radiates a concern for others, and for how what we do here can help improve lives far beyond our walls. I am confident she will lead the FAS with the vitality and the values that characterize universities at their best.”
ments. Her scholarship has addressed such issues as the relationship of citizens’ trust in government to the racial identity of their elected representatives, the ways neighborhood conditions influence racial and political attitudes, the roots of competition and cooperation between minority groups, and the consequences of housing-mobility programs for political participation among the poor.
“It is hard to imagine a more exciting opportunity than to learn from and lead the faculty, staff, and students of the FAS,” Gay said. “I am reminded daily that ours is an extraordinary community — diverse, ambitious, and deeply committed to teaching and research excellence. We are all drawn here, each in our own way, by a passion for learning, a search for deeper understandings, and a will to serve the common good. I look forward to working together to advance our shared mission, one never more important than it is now.”
“As dean of social science, Claudine has demonstrated superb judgment, wide-ranging intellectual curiosity, and a leadership style that combines strength, aspiration, and compassion,” said Provost Alan Garber. “She is committed to nurturing a vibrant academic environment that brings out the best in our faculty, students, and staff. She truly personifies the values of the Harvard community.”
Gay’s research and teaching focus on American political behavior, public opinion, and minority politics, with a particular interest in understanding the political choices of ordinary people and how those choices are shaped by their social, political, and economic environ-
“Claudine is a thoughtful academic leader who listens generously, delights in the intellectual diversity and energy of our community, and is driven by a deep commitment to our mission of teaching and research excellence and to this institution,” said Smith. “She is an inspired choice, and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences is exceedingly fortunate to have her in this role.” page 93
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Written by Kemissa Racine
SOUL DEEP. CHAPTER THREE
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SOUL DEEP BY KEMISSA RACINE IS AN IDIOSYNCRATIC INTERVIEW SERIES THAT EXPLORES THE INNER WORKING OF INSPIRING CREATIVES AND CREATORS; FIRST AND FOREMOST, AS PEOPLE BUT ALSO VIA THEIR OPUS. SOUL DEEP SEEKS TO DISCOVER WHO THEY ARE, WHY THEIR BRAINS ARE WIRED IN A UNIQUE WAY, WHAT THEIR NARRATIVE IS AND HOW THEIR EXPERIENCE ON THIS EARTH DRIVES THEM EVERY DAY TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO.
STELLA JEAN
ON METISSAGE AND BREAKING THE RULES
As a woman constantly seeking the needle in the haystack in matters of originality and creativity, discovering Stella Jean years ago was an Archimedesque moment. I saw my culture represented in the chicest of ways on the most prestigious platforms in the fashion world. What she does, though, transcends fashion. Stella made the dream palpable - she made it very real. What she has managed to accomplish serves as a proto-
type for Haitian women and women in general, and as a front row view (pun intended) of what is on the other side of tastefully utilizing one’s heritage and culture as tools of communication for the greater good.
have a voice, she sings a song – one that I want to listen to on repeat whilst on my own pursuit of Ayiti-inspired purpose.
As her designs come down a runway, one gets the feeling of having been given access to ethnic rituals and a symbolically charged movement: a chapter in anthropology, a particular verbiage, idiolect and jargon. Stella doesn’t just
SJ: Proud, upstanding, resilient.
KR: Haiti. Describe it in three words.
KR: How was your Haitian heritage present in your life as a young woman growing up in Italy? SJ: I grew up with a very strong wompage 97
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an with clear ideas. My concept of strength comes from her identity. I have never seen her as an empowered woman, but always and only as a powerful woman. KR: Your mother is Haitian. What is the most Haitian thing about her? SJ: In her opinion every last name that sounds francophone is surely from Haiti. Jokes aside, she is Haitian and her homeland is untouchable and it is a strong declaration of a historic and artistic role without rival. KR:Tell us about another mentor you had in your youth and the most valuable lesson learned. SJ: I must thank Simonetta Gianfelici, Franca Sozzani and Susy Menkes. They gave me an excellent example of what fashion really is. They did not spare me of criticism. That is a fundamental of betterment. KR: How did becoming a mother change the way you create and approach life? SJ: It changed me completely. Because my priority scale was overturned and it is reflected into my work, because it is itself a mirror of my being and feeling. KR: If you had five minutes to mentor a group of young girls, what is the one thing you want to instill in them? SJ: Showing your own DNA, collecting defeats like a winning lottery tickets and treasuring your culture without being conservative. Clothes speak as loudly as many words, and they can be weaponized accordingly. KR: Tell us of a time when adversity introduced you to yourself. SJ: The great resistance given by being métisse (mixed race). It pushed me to turn my unease into strength and creativity, and to use it as therapy.
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KR: What qualities do you look for in the people who surround you? SJ: Positive creativity, perseverance, allaround curiosity and saying it like it is and nurturing just enough craziness to stay sane. KR: What first inspired you to start Stella Jean the brand? page 100
SJ: From the beginning, my goal was to reflect and evoke the métissage and Creole heritage, in which the cultures from the old continent blend with the proud verve of the new continent.
Giorgio Armani, to show my collection at Armani/Teatro in 2013.
KR: How did it - and you as a designer get your first big break?
SJ: My persistent aim is to use fashion as a tool to communicate the beauty of the multiculturalism, setting some cultures free and taking away traditions from the darkness of the unknown. From the
SJ: Winning “Who’s on Next” in 2011, and having the chance, thanks to
KR: How and where do you find inspiration?
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Andes to the Serengeti, each artist or artisan I work with embrace the purpose to combine different know-hows and reinterpret their ancient knowledge at risk of extinction because of occurred aesthetic hegemony. KR: Why do you do what you do? SJ: I create my collections based on the same narrative structure typical of a story. Everything originates from an inner journey: the pursuit of an identity that strikes a balance between white and black, between capitals and chains. An impossible quest that evolves into the creation of a new and unclassifiable identity; a (subversive) means of communicating through pictures that tell a story, in which stylings represent the pages and each one must have enough substance to make full sense on its own. KR: Think back to five years ago. Did you envision this is where the brand would be now? SJ: I was not expecting any of this. It is still incredible to me. I thank God for all I have.
KR: Describe your personal style.
KR: What do you do to challenge your underlying beliefs, paradigms and assumptions?
chasing the utopian dream of finding the balance between love, work and family. I started taking care the evolution of an unstable, moving, creative, fragile personality at the mercy of itself and others. It is a very interesting experience, since we consider ourselves allowed to see other people like a set, defined, pure identity, in other words inexistent. It confines us in a narrow-minded micro-nationalism that inevitably takes freedom away from us.
SJ: Every new collection is a challenging encounter with a different culture and reality.
KR: If you had to describe the color yellow to a blind person, what would you say?
KR: When is it okay to break the rules?
SJ: I would make him experience the warmth of the sun.
SJ: I could use three words: mètissage, heritage and ironic. Mètissage, because it is the result of a cultural syncretism. Heritage, because parts of my memory and my personal history are always reflected in my collections. Ironic, to make everything coherent and lighter.
SJ: Every time they stop being seeds and become chains. KR: To which values are you committed? SJ: Faith, family and loyalty. KR: How do you live a balanced life as a designer, human and mother?
KR: What can we expect to see from the Stella Jean brand in the future? SJ: Facta non verba - Latin for "facts, not words." I think it represents the meeting point of Italian and Haitian superstition - two heavyweights! So I got the worst of both sides.
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STEPHEN SILVER: The Jeweler and Haute Horlogerie of Silicon Valley
1980
2006
Stephen Silver establishes S.H. Silver Company.
Acquired: The Million Dollar Pumpkin 1.50 carat fancy vivid orange diamond
1992
2009
Acquired: Cullinan Blue Diamond Necklace Donated: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 2010
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry opens first retail store in the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel in Menlo Park, California.
Second largest donation to our nation’s Gem and Mineral Collection
1996
2010
Acquired: Cartier Rock Crystal and Sapphire Pendant Cartier Paris, 1912
Acquired: The Kroc Sapphire Panther Brooch Cartier, circa 1990
Published in “The Cartier Collection,” plate no. 57.
1999
2011
Irving Scott Belle Époque Brooch
Corporate headquarters relocated to Redwood City, California.
Donated: Gemological Institute of America.
2000 Cut: 6.04 carat fancy vivid blue diamond
2014 Grand opening of flagship store, featuring a curated collection of the world’s finest Swiss independent watch companies.
2002
2016
The Cranberry
The Pink Promise
Cut: 1.46 carat fancy purplish red diamond
Cut: 14.93 carat fancy vivid pink diamond
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1980
2006
Stephen Silver establishes S.H. Silver Company.
Acquired: The Million Dollar Pumpkin 1.50 carat fancy vivid orange diamond
1992
2009
Acquired: Cullinan Blue Diamond Necklace
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry opens first retail store in the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel in Menlo Park, California.
Donated: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 2010 Second largest donation to our nation’s Gem and Mineral Collection
1996
2010
Acquired: Cartier Rock Crystal and Sapphire Pendant Cartier Paris, 1912
Acquired: The Kroc Sapphire Panther Brooch Cartier, circa 1990
Published in “The Cartier Collection,” plate no. 57.
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Corporate headquarters relocated to Redwood City, California.
From fine jewelry to rare watches, Stephen Silver is the destination for extraordinary hand-crafted pieces that will captivate.
Donated: Gemological Institute of America.
2000 Cut: 6.04 carat fancy vivid blue diamond
2014 Grand opening of flagship store, featuring a curated collection of the world’s finest Swiss independent watch companies.
2002
2016
The Cranberry
The Pink Promise
Cut: 1.46 carat fancy purplish red diamond
Cut: 14.93 carat fancy vivid pink diamond
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STEPHEN SILVER: The Jeweler and Haute Horlogerie of Silicon Valley 1980
2006
Stephen Silver establishes S.H. Silver Company.
Acquired: The Million Dollar Pumpkin 1.50 carat fancy vivid orange diamond
1992
2009
Acquired: Cullinan Blue Diamond Necklace
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry opens first retail store in the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel in Menlo Park, California.
Donated: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 2010
Father-and-son Stephen and Jared Silver reveal how they transformed a 100-squarefoot jewelry boutique into a Mecca for independent watchmaking.
Second largest donation to our nation’s Gem and Mineral Collection
From their base in polo country’s 1996 Menlo Park,Cartier California, Stephen Acquired: Rock Crystal andand Sapphire Pendant Jared Silver, the father-son team beCartier Paris, 1912 hind Stephen Silver, Silicon Valley’s Published in for “Thehaute Cartier Collection,” go-to jeweler horology and plate no. 57. rare gemstones, have direct access to the world’s brainiest thinkers and most successful entrepreneurs. Between the local polo scene, the academics affiliated with nearby Stanford University, policy 1999 wonks to the Hoover Institution, Irvingheaded Scott Belle Époque Brooch and the scores of venture capitalists who Donated: Gemological Institute make up the region’s world-famous tech of America. community, the clients who patronize the Silvers’ two boutiques are eclectic, informed, and poised to spend. “A $3-billion tech acquisition got agreed upon on our patio,” says Jared, a former strategy consultant with Ernst & 2000 Cut: 6.04 fancy joined vivid blue Young whocarat officially hisdiamond father in the family business this year, when he became president. The Silvers cater to those big spenders with a rarefied selection of timepieces, all sourced from independently owned brands, including Bell & Ross, F.P. Journe, Greubel Forsey, Hermès, 2002 HYT, Laurent Ferrier, MB&F, Ressence, The Cranberry Richard Mille, and Urwerk.
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“And we just received our first2010 De with one-and-a-half Bethune last week,” Jared adds.Acquired: The Kroc employees (one was Brooch partSapphire Panther Cartier, circa 1990 time). So it was extremely For all the company’s success with easy and efficient to run timepieces, however, the watch business because of the clientele the hotel is nascent compared to Stephen Silver’s attracted and the type of merchan30-year career in the high-end wholedise we put in there. sale jewelry business. Stephen and Jared reveal how the company parlayed its We averaged over $10,000 per foot per expertise in fine jewelry into a thriving year, over a six-year period. We started 2011 retail business that includes one of the to think: How can we build more space Corporate headquarters nation’s most prestigious selections of to accommodate a different clientele relocated to Redwood City, California. timepieces. than we initially targeted, which was primarily a female buyer or female inHow did you get started in retail? fluencer influencing her partner to buy. Stephen “Steve” Silver: We opened the My son, unbeknownst to me, started initial store in 2009. Somewhere along taking in a lot of data about what was the line, the architect who designed going on at the hotel. He got into the the hotel neglected to carve out a large restaurant and studied the kind of clien2014 enough space for us. If it weren’t for my eatingstore, there by day or night. We had Grand opening tele of flagship relationship with Stanford, pointing featuring a curated collection a count of how many people came into out that a retail space, if done right, of the world’s finest Swiss what their gender was, what the store, independent watch companies. would add tremendous value to the were they looking for. environment and stature of the hotel, [we wouldn’t be here]. So we wound up What did you discover? taking what was supposed to be a closet for the restaurant, and we made it into a Steve: We determined that despite the success, we were missing about 85 per100-square-foot treasure-chest store. cent of the traffic that was coming into 2016 It’s amazing how successful weThe were. For the Rosewood because we were carrying Pink Promise the first six years, we never generated the wrong product. Cut: 14.93 carat fancy vivid pink diamond less than a seven-figure volume per year
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1980
2006
Stephen Silver establishes S.H. Silver Company.
Acquired: The Million Dollar Pumpkin 1.50 carat fancy vivid orange diamond
1992
2009
Acquired: Cullinan Blue Diamond Necklace
Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry opens first retail store in the Rosewood Sand Hill hotel in Menlo Park, California.
Donated: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, 2010 Second largest donation to our nation’s Gem and Mineral Collection
1996
2010
Acquired: Cartier Rock Crystal and Sapphire Pendant Cartier Paris, 1912
Acquired: The Kroc Sapphire Panther Brooch Cartier, circa 1990
Published in “The Cartier Collection,” plate no. 57.
1999
2011
Irving Scott Belle Époque Brooch
Corporate headquarters relocated to Redwood City, California.
Donated: Gemological Institute of America.
2000 Cut: 6.04 carat fancy vivid blue diamond
2014 Grand opening of flagship store, featuring a curated collection of the world’s finest Swiss independent watch companies.
2002
2016
The Cranberry
The Pink Promise
Cut: 1.46 carat fancy purplish red diamond
Cut: 14.93 carat fancy vivid pink diamond
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1980
2006
Stephen Silver establishes S.H. Silver Company.
Acquired: The Million Dollar Pumpkin 1.50 carat fancy vivid orange diamond
What that pointed to was re-merchandising and creating a new watch division. 1992 In order to do that, we’d need significantly more space. As fate Necklace or luck Acquired: Cullinan Blue Diamond would have it, there was an area in the Donated: Smithsonian National interior ofofthe hotelHistory, that was planned as Museum Natural 2010 a long atrium—from reception to the Second largest donation to our nation’s library. Gem and Mineral Collection Because of the way the sun was going over the hotel every day, the area created an incredible concentration of heat. So 1996 they had the windows blocked off with Acquired: Crystal shades, andCartier it wasRock never reallyand used or Sapphire Pendant enjoyed. We made a pitch to the city: It’s Cartier Paris, 1912 dead space, not utilized, and we could Published in “The Cartier Collection,” create inside the hotel platean no.environment 57. that wouldn’t impact the open space and hopefully make it a very good revenue stream for the city of Menlo Park. The purpose of the store was primar1999 ilyIrving to develop a watch collection Scott Belle Époque Brooch truly curated for a clientele that we believed Donated: Gemological Institute existed in our community that was so of America. unique we had to be very careful about the product we carried. We had a very thought-out plan about which Swiss watch companies to bring in that would stimulate the high-networth 2000and highly educated to be captiCut: 6.04 carat fancy vivid blue diamond
we really value creativity and entrepreneurship and risk taking. We see risk as What attracted you to independently opportunity; you have to take risks in 2009 owned watchmakers? order to do something exceptional. Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry vated by what we built.
retail store in the Steve: When we first looked atopens goingfirst into are most popular among Rosewood SandWhich Hill hotelbrands in the watch business, we were attracted Menlo Park, California. your clientele? to brands that were richer financially Jared: MB&F is one of the strongest and dedicated a lot of dollars to marbrands we carry. keting and positioning. We looked very seriously at brands that were owned by Steve: [Founder Max Büsser] announcthe “big three”: Richemont, Swatch, and es production of limited editions, and LVMH. And after looking at them 2010 and they’re gone before we can even take them looking at us, it just didn’t feel asThe Kroc Acquired: Sapphire Panther Brooch delivery. Cartier, circa 1990 synchronous to our core business as looking at the independents. Our goal is to get as many of those as
possible; we’ve literally created demand Everything this company has done for for a company that didn’t exist here. We 30 years has always been driven by have a big collector’s mentality, driven uniqueness and rarity and quality and by the DNA of the company. It’s not old-world tradition, using the finest about selling. craftsmen to make our jewelry and 2011 that shopping for the finest gemstones It’s about picking up the phone and Corporate headquarters money can buy. The independents were saying, “This is available.” It’s about unrelocated to Redwood City, California. engaged in the same philosophy and derstanding the customer and what their passion. desires are and guiding our clientele to Jared: They had an ethos that aligned with our core business. We are a jewelry manufacturer at our core—we cut stones, design and manufacture jewelry, we’re in product design. As a family,
understand the art of collecting to create balance in their collections. A lot of the discussion is about why it makes sense to do something, not about if something is pretty—those topics are scratching the surface."
2014 Grand opening of flagship store, featuring a curated collection of the world’s finest Swiss independent watch companies.
2002
2016
The Cranberry
The Pink Promise
Cut: 1.46 carat fancy purplish red diamond
Cut: 14.93 carat fancy vivid pink diamond
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The Humble
POOL SLIDE SANDAL Gets a Stylish Upgrade
Slides aren’t exactly the height of fashion. The rubber poolside sandal was once the reserve of college dorms, of stoner guys too lazy to tie their shoes and athletes who’d slip theirs on with socks after a big game. These days, though, pool slides look a lot more chic. The best—and most glam—of the bunch come embellished with crystals and punctuated with logos: some are metallic, others woven. No matter the style, this unassuming sandal can be worn almost anywhere and everywhere—they certainly hold their own outside of the locker room. Dress them up for a night out dancing comfortably (for once!) or with a pair of shorts and a swimsuit for a day at the beach. Here, 16 stylish pairs to slide on now.
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16 Stylish Pairs to Slide on now
Top row: Balenciaga pool sandals, $595; Fila logo pool slides, $32; Koio slides in pink, $128; Vince Westcoast rubber slides, $95 Second row: Burberry rainbow vintage check slides, $484; Fiorucci logo embossed rubber slide sandals, $113; Marc Jacobs Daisy slides, $175; Soludos braided pool slides, $99
Third row: Dear Frances plaid slides in teal, $295; Ganni Liva crocheted slides, $160; Sophia Webster Dina slides, $225; Versace logo pool slides, $450 now on sale $180 Bottom row: Emilio Pucci terry-cloth slides, $258; Greats the Slide shoes, $89; Isabel Marant Hellea quilted leather slides, $334; Fendi white rubber slides, $295
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The Most Glamorous Places to Hang Out in Buenos Aires, Just in Time for the Argentine Open
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Each spring in the Southern Hemisphere, the smell of freshly cut grass fills the Campo Argentino de Polo stadium as the world’s premier polo players gather to compete at the fifth oldest polo competition in the world.
“Although the city center is flooded with polo fans, the sport is practiced in nature, which says so much about Argentine culture,” says De Betak. “Our vast countryside is what makes Argentina so special and unique.”
Occurring every November and December on the most prominent racetrack in Buenos Aires, the annual Argentine Open Polo Tournament transforms the city into a haven for the ultra-glamorous.
The Argentine Open attracts the highest number of 10-goal players in the sport, along with the country’s most revered celebrities and influencers like Figueras and De Betak. To celebrate like a true Porteño, here’s your guide to the city’s most exclusive establishments.
“For these four weeks, Buenos Aires becomes the modern Mecca of polo,” says Nacho Figueras, one of the world’s bestknown polo players and the face of Ralph Lauren. “It’s the best time of year to visit Buenos Aires, when the best horses and best players are here at the same time.” The tournament is one of the most celebrated events in Buenos Aires, but Sofía Sanchez de Betak, Argentina’s leading art director and fashion consultant, believes it’s just one example of her country’s kinship with nature.
WHERE TO STAY Although the Argentine Open takes place in Palermo, venture to Recoleta to stay in the city’s best hotel — many of which are housed in converted mansions. Decked with crystal chandeliers, antique fireplaces, and home to an impressive art collection from Argentine artists, Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires may be the most luxurious address in the city.
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Built in the 1930s as a French neoclassical palace for the wealthy Duhau family, the hotel is inclusive of 165 stately rooms set amid a central garden courtyard where high tea is served each afternoon. Just down the street is the historic Alvear Palace Hotel, replete with a rooftop champagne bar touting stunning views of the city, and the Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires, the perfect property to recover at from time spent at the tournament. Book a hot stone massage and facial at Cielo Spa, saving an afternoon to enjoy the sauna and heated outdoor swimming pool. The Hyatt Buenos Aires
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WHERE TO EAT In the midst of a culinary revolution, Buenos Aires is brimming with new restaurants by the country’s most talented chefs. To dine like a true Porteño, begin an evening with steak tartare and steamed bun small plates at 416 Snack Bar before venturing to Sunae Asian Cantina, where chef Christina Sunae serves spicy Southeast Asian dishes like pumpkin khao soi, a yellow coconut curry served over egg noodles, mustard leaf pickles, shallots, and crispy noodles. To learn more about Argentina’s flourishing wine industry, book a table at iLatina, one of the city’s poshest restaurants. Previously a puerta cerrada (closed-door restaurant), iLatina serves an eightcourse tasting menu with wine pairings featuring delicacies by chef Santiago Macías, like cured Bariloche trout and beef cheek marinated in Colombian coffee and a sugarcane reduction. Perhaps the most opulent restaurant in all of Buenos Aires, a table at Casa Cavia is the most coveted reservation in the city. At a Belle Epoque mansion, chef Julieta Caruso serves spring-inspired dishes like edamame and herbs steeped in lemon broth, soba noodles topped with a crispy tempura shiso leaf, and milk tea. Pairing perfectly with each dish are cocktails by bartenders Lucas López Dávalos and Flavia Arroyo. Try the Fitzgerald, a libation that fuses juniper essence and Patagonian pear cider. Casa Cavia
Try the eight-course tasting menu at iLatina
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WHERE TO DRINK Rich with a thriving celebratory culture, Buenos Aires is renowned for its cocktail culture and late-night revelry. Begin an evening out by toasting to the Spanish-born, Argentine-adored la hora del vermú at Los Galgos, a swanky jazz-filled cocktail bar housed within a restored bar notable, a historic café protected by the city. After a Negroni or Vermouth aperitif, cure your every ailment when you enter Boticario, one of Palermo’s newest nightlife spots designed like an old-school pharmacy. Made to honor Argentina’s medicinal booze roots, the menu is divided into sections according to therapeutic benefit.
Boticario in Palermo
Order a cocktail and grab a seat near the bar’s wood-paneled retro music booth, where DJs spin live vinyl sets into the early morning hours. Venture underground in Recoleta at Florería Atlántico, a bar hidden beneath a flower shop. Tato Giovannoni, the city’s most famous bartender, serves an inventive cocktail list dedicated to the city’s many immigrant populations. Be sure to try an Argentine gin and tonic with Príncipe de los Apóstoles, Giovannoni’s own brand of yerba mate–infused gin. For a final nightcap, visit the elegant Presidente Bar in Recoleta, a cocktail den reflective of the city’s 1930s glitz and glamour. Order drinks served in ceramic obeliscos, miniature replicas of the city’s most famous architectural landmark.
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Floreria Atlantico in Recoleta, a bar beneath a flower shop
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To Columbia Valley wine, the Bordeaux of the Pacific Northwest Cezar Kusik | Food & Wine Contributor
The fast-flowing Columbia River rushes through the rolling, desert-like terrain of the valley, carved out thousands of years ago by glacial floods. Resulting from these floods is the diversity of the soils: silt, gravel, sand, volcanic deposits. The landscape is rugged, rich and has a primal feel to it. The region was registered as an AVA (American Viticulture Area) in 1984 and contains 50,316 acres of vineyards - slightly bigger than Napa Valley. It has 12 sub-regions with the most notable of Walla Walla Valley (locally known as Napa Valley in Blue Jeans), Red Mountain, and Yakima Valley. The terroir (the complete natural environment in which a particular wine is produced, including factors such as the soil, topography, and climate) of the region is very unique. If you think Washington is all clouds and rain, think page 124
again. The Eastern side of the state receives about 300 days of sunshine with some areas receiving less than 6 inches of rain annually. (Napa, in comparison, averages 260 sunny days.)
phylloxera louse resulting in most vines of the Columbia Valley being planted on their own rootstock. Purists’ heaven! Notorious winds blowing through the vineyards keep the vines less disease prone. The volcanic and sandy loam soils offer good drainage, and being poor in nutrients, force the vines to concentrate their resources into the grape clusters. The latitude of the Valley is the same as the one of the famed French wine region of Bordeaux - and just like in Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon grape is the king here.
Nearly all Columbia Valley vineyards are irrigated. The state also enjoys a long, consistent growing season with low humidity conducive to quality grapes, and subsequently to well-balanced wines.
Other thriving thick skin grape varieties include Merlot, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Mourvedre, Petit Sirah, and some amazing recent examples of Grenache. Not to say that white grapes are marginal, they produce hauntingly aromatic wines from Riesling, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Marsanne.
The extreme cold of the winters has one major benefit: it staves off the deadly
Quality to value Columbia Valley offers some of the best wines. The reds can be
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OUR FAVORITE WINERIES OF COLUMBIA VALLEY Leonetti Cellars Walla Walla Valley, founded in 1977 Specializing in Bordeaux-style red wines and a bottling of Sangiovese of an exceptional quality.
Woodward Canyon Winery Walla Walla Valley, founded in 1981 Another Cab Sauvignonfocused winery with a small production of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
rich, boldly aromatic, reminiscent of exotic spices, dried herbs, and savage minerality. Yet, they can be silky in texture with sweet-tart acidity and balanced tannins. The whites tend to be more than averagely flavorful with notes of ripe stone fruits and elegant floral hints supported by vivacious
Chateau SteMichelle One of the most prolific wineries offering nearly 30 different single variety and blend bottlings of nearly all styles - reds, whites, rosĂŠs, sparkling, and dessert.
Hedges Family Estate in Red Mountain Some of the most powerful red wines come from this estate. Their Syrahs are savagely intense and ferociously concentrated.
acidity. Consistency throughout the whole region is the only cautionary factor in selecting the wines. It can be a hit or miss for those who aren’t in the know. In recent history though, Columbia Valley has seen an influx of young,
Quilceda Creek Winery Red Mountain, Horse Heaven Hills Some of the highest-rated reds come from this winery. Six 100 point Cabernet Sauvignons have been produced here over the last 13 years.
talented, and ambitious wine makers who challenge the industry and continually improve the quality of the wines promising a bright future. Cezar Kusik is the wine director at the acclaimed 25 Lusk in San Francisco. Images courtesy Leonetti Cellars page 125
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From palatial penthouses in Monte-Carlo to carefully restored, historic pied-à-terre in Paris, these suites have us booking one last European getaway for the season. From its Mediterranean shores and cultural hot spots to historic sites and balmy, rosé-powered evenings, you don’t need us to remind you that Europe is a perennial favorite for summer vacations. But now, thanks to a host of recently launched luxury suites, we’ve got eight more reasons to squeeze in one more trip across the pond this season. A bi-level Riviera-view perch, a Scottish sanctuary with exclusive perks, and three Italian charmers crafted in designer style are just some of the unforgettable places where you can soak up all the continent has to offer this summer. Read on to discover the rest. SCONE & CROMBIE SUITE Relaunched in April as part of the Balmoral’s multi-million dollar hotel upgrade, this Edinburgh icon’s de facto Presidential suite has been completely redesigned by Olga Polizzi, Rocco Forte Hotel’s director of design, to be the ultimate base for families, VIPs, and visiting heads of state. Spread out over 2,368 square feet (and available with either two or three bedrooms), the sanctuary features a spacious foyer ideal for private check-ins, a private dining area, an elegant master bedroom, and a living room complete with a working fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Old Town. Named for the noted Scone Palace in Perthshire, the suite (whose previous guests have included Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor) has been crafted with top-of-the-line furnishings and materials—including tapestry-style wallpaper that nods to the hotel’s historic Victorian-era building custom-made by British fabric house Watts of Westminster. As part of Rocco Forte’s new brand-wide Suite Experience program, guests staying in the Scone & Crombie will enjoy a special cashmere turn-down service (in partnership with luxury Scottish brand Hawico) and also have access to two limited-edition experiences—Scone & Combine Land features a tour of the Duke of Roxburghe’s castle and dinner in his fishing hut, while Scone & Crombie Sea takes you out on a yacht to explore the islands and beaches of the Firth of Forth.
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SPLENDID HERITAGE SUITES AT SPLENDID VENICE Formerly one of the city’s historic textile shops, the traditional Venetian-style building next door to the Splendid Venice, a Starhotels Collezione property, was recently purchased by the hotel and carefully converted into 12 oversized Heritage Suites. Drawing inspiration from the building’s and the region’s textile and glass-making traditions, designer Andrea Auletta decorated the spaces, which debuted in May, with rich pleated curtains, velvet armchairs, inlaid mirrors, and Murano-made glass pieces. Though all are 430 square feet, the suites are each individually decorated—and guests can choose between rooms with a peacock-blue or chalk-white color palette, both accented with glittering gold details. Suites also come with perks like in-room check-in, Acqua di Parma amenities, and a welcome bottle of bubbles. And, if you need a little bit more room to spread out, two of the Splendid Heritage Suites can be combined to create a two-bedroom, 1,000-square-foot Grand Suite.
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GRAND PAVILION SUITE AT THE BERKLEY Soak up panoramic views of London’s swanky Belgravia neighborhood and beyond from the spectacular Grand Pavilion Suite at the Berkeley. Launched earlier this spring by interior architect Andre Fu, the suite is set inside a three-sided glass pavilion and lined by a wraparound terrace. The sliding glass walls allow for a seamless indoor-outdoor living experience and for plenty of natural light to flood the suite, which also features a living room, a dining area (with open-plan bar), a master bedroom, and his-and-her wardrobes. Design touches inside include wool-covered chaise lounges, bronze chandeliers, marble coffee tables, and an egg-shaped bathtub perfect for soaking off long days in the city. Outside, the main terrace boasts a fire pit for those chillier summer nights. Guests of this suite can enjoy use of the property’s signature Burberry trench coats along with designer pieces from the Berkeley Fashion Trunk by Vestiaire Collective during their stay. They can also enjoy exclusive access to two-Michelin-starred chef Marcus Wareing, who helms the eponymous restaurant downstairs, for dinners enjoyed in the privacy of their palatial suite.
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AVANTI SUITE AT THE GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR Now run by the fifth generation of the Fiorentino family, the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Sorrento is an icon of the Italian coast (and an ideal getaway for yacht-loving vacationers), where everyone from King Edward VII of England and King Rama VII of Siam to Jackie Kennedy and Julia Roberts have come to enjoy la dolce vita. With its panoramic views and extensive gardens, the hotel has also hosted several movie and TV shoots—including for the 1972 Bill Wilder comedy Avanti, starring Jack Lemmon and Juliet Mills. In honor of that movie, this brand-new suite— created by combining two deluxe rooms—is decorated with select memorabilia from the film, including stills autographed by Mills (who was present for the suite’s inauguration in March) and a framed vintage LP of the soundtrack. But you don’t have to be a fan of the flick to enjoy the room; with 592 square feet of elegant indoor space and a 236-square-foot terrace overlooking the bay of Naples, this is a dreamy hideaway for all.
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PRINCESS GRACE SUITE AT THE SHELBOURNE DUBLIN As part of the Shelbourne Dublin’s multi-million-euro renovation and restoration (the final stages of which have rolled out this summer) by noted designer Guy Oliver, several rooms of the stately grande dame have been redone, including its top Princess Grace Suite named in honor of that famous former guest. The two-bedroom haven now features sophisticated decor punctuated by pops of color (like dusty-rose sofas and ruby-hued dining-table chairs) and handpicked antiques sourced from local dealers, including a fully restored writing table culled from the hotel’s own archives. Original landscape oil paintings by John Leech, vintage chandeliers, a fireplace, and a window seat overlooking St. Stephen’s Green add even more charm. More Heritage Suites honoring other notable guests—such as filmmaker John Ford and poet Seamus Heaney—are also in the works at the historic hotel, so stay tuned for even more reasons to check in.
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JOSEPHINE BAKER SUITE Though born in the United States, legendary dancer, entertainer, and artist Josephine Baker made her name in France, where she became an icon of the Jazz Age. (She also made notable contributions to the civil rights movement and assisted the French Resistance during World War II, even earning the title of Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur for her efforts.) Baker was also a fan of Le Bristol Hotel—in 1975, she even celebrated the opening night of her 50year musical retrospective here with a dinner and party for 250 guests, including Princess Grace of Monaco, Mick Jagger, and Sophia Loren. In honor of that relationship, this April the hotel (now a part of the Oetker Collection) revealed the new Josephine Baker Suite, which boasts views of the Eiffel Tower and more from its top-floor position. In addition to framed photographs of Baker taken on the property and a 1934 portrait of her by photographer George Hovningen-Huene, the 753-squarefoot space features pleated silk lampshades, Louis XVI–style rosewood furnishings, marble bathroom flooring, and fabrics by Pierre Frey, Loro Piana, and Manuel Canovas. The suite can also be connected to a Junior Suite to create a 1,259-square-foot Parisian pied-à-terre. page 136
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DUOMO PRESIDENTIAL SUITE When you book this stunning new suite, you’ll not only enjoy uninterrupted views of Florence and its Duomo, but you’ll also get a whole wing of the historic Hotel Savoy to yourself. Created as part of the property’s recent renovation, the 1,600-squarefoot, two-bedroom apartment has been envisioned by designer Olga Polizzi in a residential style. The space is accented by plenty of opulent Florentine touches—think herringbone floors and bronze tables to Il Bonzetto gold-leaf mirrors, baroque-style art, and vintage objets sourced from the local Mercato dei Pulci (flea market). Carrara marble, mosaic tiles, C&C Milano throw pillows, and a sculpture by Ceccarelli Ceramics further add to the elegant aesthetic, while gorgeous living and dining areas, a king-sized bed, and a fully serviced private bar ensure guests will have to tear themselves away come checkout time.
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PRINCESS GRACE SUITE AT THE HOTEL DE PARIS MONTE-CARLO As the legendary Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo nears the finish line of its four-year transformation, it has been slowly opening new areas to guests. It debuted the Rotunda and Le Grill restaurant late last year and then unveiled its crown jewel in February: the breathtaking Princess Grace Suite, inspired by (and named for) one of the hotel’s most celebrated regulars. Spread out over two floors and nearly 9,800 square feet, the contemporary-chic Princess Grace Suite features 180-degree views of the Mediterranean, extensive outdoor space, two bedrooms, an office, living and dining areas, a kitchen, and multiple bathrooms. Bonuses like a sauna, heated infinity pool, and hot tub also put the suite toe to toe with some of the most over-the-top suites in the region. Design materials like precious woods, mother-of-pearl, agate panels, and straw marquetry are further elevated by nods to Princess Grace, from displays of her favorite poetry and books to the apricot-hued Grace roses lining the terrace.
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MEMBER FOR A DAY: Exclusive social clubs open to overnight guests
The Soho House Chicago
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The Battery, San Francisco
Left to right: Soho House Chicago, the Petit Ermitage in Los Angeles, and The Assemblage in NYC
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Forget your cubicle. There’s a social club for that, and it comes with swoon-worthy shared workspace (and food and drinks). These days, it seems like we can’t go a day without being introduced to a new one. Thankfully, you don’t necessarily have to join to find out whether a club is for you. Below, a set of luxe spots around the world, which, among their many perks, include accommodations. Stay the night (or two or three), savor all the amenities that come with membership, and then go home to consider your application.
SOHO HOUSE, CHICAGO
In line with the brand’s 20 total houses worldwide, no detail is left undone at Soho House Chicago. This century-old converted warehouse called The Allis (named after the family that owned the former belt factory) is full of age-old beauty. The House’s entry level foyer best exemplifies this, with tufted leather club chairs, velvet chesterfield couches, antique chandeliers, and worn Persian rugs that punctuate the weathered wooden plank floors. Upstairs, members and hotel guests can indulge in the house amenities: dreamy rooms, a tricked-out 17,000 square foot gym with a vintage-inspired professional boxing ring, and steam rooms, plus a rooftop poolrestaurant-bar with sweeping city views. If six stories of rustic-luxe isn’t enough to sweep you off your feet, consider the little things that really make this place stand out: hotel room
credenzas stacked with vintage tins of freshbaked chocolate chip cookies and herbal teas, a crystal cocktail set complete with a collection of fresh citrus fruit for an impromptu in-suite soirée, a Cowshed-stocked bathroom (no travel size samples here), and drawers full of homey perks like hair straighteners, hot water bottles, and comic books. What’s best: Unlike the other Houses, this location has ample areas open to the public, which means whether you’re awaiting your application acceptance, a Chicago native curious about all of the fuss, or find yourself with some spare time, you can get a sneak peek of the city’s place to be.
THE BATTERY, SAN FRANCISCO
It’s nearly impossible to get a membership at this invite-only social club in San Francisco’s Financial District. You’ve got to be nominated by one of the 4,800 existing members, impress a top-secret membership committee, and then wait as long as a year to be accepted. But wait! Though the Battery is private, they have a 14-suite hotel that’s open to the public, designed by Ken Fulk. A reservation at the hotel gives guests a golden (albeit temporary) ticket to the full club, which means you’ve got free rein to use all of the fabulous facilities: 717B and Living Room restaurants, the speakeasy-style Musto Bar (and the hidden bookcase door that unlocks The Green Room, another secret hideaway), a communal library, a light-filled basement home to a fitness center and spa, and an outdoor garden courtyard. page 143
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These luxe, membership-only spots around the world include, among their many perks, superb accommodations. Stay the night (or two or three), savor all the amenities that come with membership, and then go home to consider your application. When it comes to rooms, size may vary slightly (they skew large), but none skimp on individualized Fulk-ified style (think cognac leather headboards, expansive velvet sectionals, and an eclectic collection of reading materials) and off-the-charts character thanks to floor to ceiling windows, exposed steel beams, and red brick. Unsurprisingly, top-ofthe-line amenities like locally sourced snacks, a Nespresso machine, and Malin + Goetz products add to the indulgent in-room experience.
PETIT ERMITAGE LOS ANGELES
Simply put: the members- and guests-only private rooftop atop the Petit Ermitage is like a little slice of heaven (Morocco meets Spain meets secret garden) tucked away in the heart of West Hollywood. The 79-suite hotel more closely resembles an unassuming apartment building–that is, until you step inside. Walls are lined with art from the owner’s personal collection, including de Kooning, Dali, and Rauschenberg, and floors are covered in brightly colored, hand-woven Turkish rugs. Start the day with sun salutations (and sweeping 360 views of the city) during morning yoga. If yoga’s not your thing, there’s always the on-site gym, complete with a giraffe mural. Alternatively, take a dip in the fresh saltwater pool, grab a seat in the garden and work amongst the hummingbirds and butterflies, or chill in one of the poolside cabanas that are covered in kumquat trees. When the food cravings really kick in, the rooftop restaurant provides glob-
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ally inspired fare that’s equally parts Californian and Egyptian—and entirely out of this world. Cap off the night sipping on specially crafted cocktails with ingredients from local farmers markets. Of course, it wouldn’t be Hollywood without a good movie. Snuggle up under the stars every Monday evening for screening on the fire deck.
THE ASSEMBLAGE NEW YORK
Co-working meets commune at The Assemblage, in the heart of New York City’s Flatiron District. While the 12-floor NoMad House offers the good stuff you’d come to find at a myriad of clubs across the city (lounges, restaurant, library, screening room, rooftop), it’s the daily wellness programming—kundalini yoga, sound meditation, breath work—that makes The Assemblage unique. Additionally, members and guests can partake in private workshops on topics ranging from wellness and consciousness to culture, capital, and technology. Even better: you don’t need a membership or a friend with an in to get, well...in. The club opens its doors to the public for several of the events. If you come to find you can’t get enough of the club life, book an apartment at one of The Assemblage John Street’s studio and one-bedroom apartments, in the Financial District. Available for a day, a month, a year, and so on, your own private apartment comes decorated (by New York City-based design firm Meyer Davis), and fully stocked with all the amenities of a five star hotel: daily housekeeping, laundry service, and free WiFi.
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What of all those times you’re traveling? When London calls, pick up and pack your bags for The Hospital Club in Covent Garden. Beloved by media types for its digital arts programming and impressive screening room, a stay gets you into seven stories of member space including the restaurant, bar, lounges, galleries, cinema, and pool–all with strong retro vibes. If Eastern Europe is more your speed, don’t miss Brodyland, a Budapest creative community with five locations, where no two buildings are the same in design or purpose. Without membership, the best way to experience it all is at Brody House, an 11-room boutique hotel with coffee bars and cute nooks for co-working, or Paulay House, a penthouse spot for short or longer term stays. In South America, The Clubhouse Buenos Aires, a hidden haven set in a humbly restored four-story townhouse in Palermo Soho is as good as it gets. Make yourself at home as you make new friends in the cavernous rooms with steel beams, concrete floors, deep velvet sofas, and walls of Warhols, or wander outside in the ivy-walled garden by the pool. Among other activities, late night parties here are legendary, and draw a creative international crowd looking to let loose. You won’t want to retire to bed, until you remember the incomparable (and complimentary) brunch that’s in your future. Non-membership, it seems, has its perks.
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Bulgari's iconic design in Shanghai The iconic Italian jewelry house has opened an extravagant new hotel in China’s futuristic financial capital.
It’s a balmy day in Shanghai and the Pudong skyline glitters in the distance like a scene from a futuristic film. Directly opposite, divided by the Huangpu River, lies a scene from a bygone era: The Bund, a strip of European architecture that echoes the city’s opulent pre-war years. The dramatic juxtaposition of the past and present defines the aesthetic of China’s most dynamic metropolis—and there is no better place to take in the view than atop the newly unveiled Bulgari Hotel. “Shanghai is one of the most vivacious cities in the world,” says Bulgari’s CEO, Jean-Christophe Babin. “It’s a must-see destination in terms of energy, history, and culture, and those are the cities where we find our gems.” Babin lovingly refers to Bulgari’s expanding hotel portfolio as a “collection of gems,” in tune with its jewelry-making origins. “The theme for this gem is contemporary glamour,” he explains, amidst the monochromatic backdrop that distinguishes Bulgari
Hotels around the world. It’s a fitting concept for the hotel that comprises a sleek 48-story monolith towering over the neoclassical Chamber of Commerce—a relic from 1916 that has been delicately restored to its former glory. “The building is one of the few remaining historical landmarks of the 20th century,” explains Babin, who is enthusiastic about fusing Bulgari’s brilliance with Shanghai’s storied heritage. Italian architectural firm Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel was responsible for renovating the iconic building (the firm was also behind Bulgari’s hotels in Beijing and Dubai), imbuing the hotel with a unique vision of la dolce vita with polished public spaces that are enlivened with archive photographs and flashes of starlets in dazzling jewels.
Understated elegance flows into the 82 rooms and suites, the sprawling spa and indoor pool, the artisan chocolate boutique, and the soaring dining options, which include the Il Ristorante by Michelin chef Niko Romito. As with all of Bulgari’s hospitality endeavors, the hotel is destined to become a vibrant part of the city’s social fabric, where sophisticated locals mix with well-heeled travelers.
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Come Rain or Shine The Best Rooftops in Seattle FROLIK KITCHEN + COCKTAILS Frolik Kitchen + Cocktails is a rooftop bar in downtown Seattle. This rooftop places high value in the atmosphere and quality in the food. The kitchen is traditionally regional American with specialties from Seattle. The view from the terrace at Frolik Seattle is amidst all the skyscrapers, which creates a cool environment surrounded by strength and power. In addition to food, drinks and atmosphere, Frolik also hosts a recurring rooftop cinema.
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breathtaking views. The terrace is 2,800 square feet, with two-thirds outside and one-third inside. Seattle’s famous chef, Jason Stratton, serves delicious Middle Eastern food along with a wide selection of drinks. The best thing about Mbar rooftop, though, is the panoramic view over the Seattle Center, Space Needle, Queen Anne and Lake Union. If you like to hang out in a relaxed and modern atmosphere, with superb views, Mbar Seattle is the rooftop bar in Seattle for you.
HARD ROCK CAFÉ Hard Rock Café has one of the best rooftop bars in Seattle, regarding views. Hard Rock is always very touristy, but despite that, they have a superb roof-
top here. The terrace is equipped with cabanas, a fire pit and lots of lounge seating. The view over includes those of Pike Place and Elliott Bay. If you don’t mind the tourists, this is a nice rooftop bar in Seattle.
ROOFTOP BREWING COMPANY As the name suggests, Rooftop Brewing Company is a Seattle rooftop bar that focus on beers. The view is okay, despite the low altitude. You will get a glimpse of Salmon Bay and the Fremont Cut. The bar has 10 taps serving a rotating selection of 13 different brews, including some IPAs, some Pales Ales and a variety of other beers. To keep you thirsty the beers, you can order tasty
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food from the bar menu. The atmosphere is harmonious and very social. If you like beers and nice atmosphere, this is a good rooftop bar in Seattle to visit
THE NEST AT THOMPSON The Nest at Thompson Hotel in Seattle is one of the best and most popular rooftop bars Seattle has to offer. This iconic place serves as rooftop bar, lounge and terrace. The location in downtown Seattle, close to Pike Place Market, gives you one of the best views in town. The Nest rooftop bar offers breathtaking views over Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountain Range, which makes this the only rooftop bar in Seattle with both city and nature views. The bar serves hand-crafted cocktails, wine and beers. And to that, you can order food from a smaller bar menu. Book your table in advance to make sure you get a seat at The Nest Seattle.
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FOREST GREEN, HOLYPORT
MAIDENHEAD, BERKSHIRE ENGLAND SL6 JAMES MACKENZIE +44 20 7318 5190
Listing Price: £39,000,000
A newly built 23,500 sq ft contemporary styled house, set on 40 acres in prime polo territory just outside Windsor with views of the castle. Harford Manor has an elevated and rural position with distant views of Windsor Castle to the east, and far reaching views of the Chiltern Hills to the west. It is located to the south of the picturesque village of Holyport that marks the beginning of the greenbelt south of the M4. Holyport is a highly regarded Conservation Area between Windsor and Ascot. Primarily dedicated greenbelt, Holyport is marked by large private homes, equestrian and page 154
agricultural properties. Both Ascot and Windsor racetracks are minutes away and nearby are the Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club and the Guards Polo Club in the Great Park (which hosts the annual Cartier Polo Match). There are also a number of major private polo teams located close by. The manor’s main features: double height entrance hall, double height central galleria with bespoke stone fireplace, split-level reception room with fireplace, library and art gallery; spacious entertainment room with nine-screen video wall and pool table, a dining hall with covered colonnade overlooking the formal gardens, orangery with fireplace, a morning
room, a principal kitchen with partly cantilevered central island, bespoke Gaggenau range and seating areas, and a chef’s kitchen. Principal bedroom in dedicated wing with balconies, his and hers bathrooms, dressing areas, spa and wellness area with separate terrace and sauna. Five double bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and separate dressing rooms, with balconies to most bedrooms. Self-contained three-bedroom staff accommodation, with flexibility to provide three further staff bedrooms. Second-floor study with panoramic views over the front driveway, to the woods to the north of the estate and views of Windsor Castle to the east
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through the copse. Pool and leisure building: indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, feature waterfall and glazed folding doors opening onto the terrace adjoining the formal gardens. Gymnasium with equipment. Roof terrace overlooking the formal gardens and paddocks. Savant integrated tablet or touch screen operated whole house control system, providing remote and internal control of lighting, heating, access, security, audio visual systems, skylights and electric blinds. Highly sustainable design, with environmental ground source energy providing heating and cooling, including the swimming pool. Heat recovery system to the entire house via basement service corridors linked to vertical spines, optimizing flexibility for maintenance and future upgrading of plant and systems. Underfloor heating with air cooling throughout. Whole house audio-visual systems, with provision for ceiling speakers throughout and flexibility to upgrade to owner’s specification. Fiber-optic Internet, with PABX phone system wired for security and alarm systems to owners’ specification. Boot room with bespoke storage solutions. Basement wine cellar to accommodate 1,000 bottles. Basement utility areas, with first-floor linen and laundry rooms. Passenger lift between the basement, ground and first floors. Eight car garaging to the main house, with Rundum Meir sliding timber doors. Tennis court, set in landscaped enclosure, to owner’s specification. Formal and semi-formal landscaped gardens. Sprinkler and irrigation systems to front lawns. Front driveway in part granite block-paved and part shingle on self-compacting grid system. Secure automatic gates at front entrance. Separate hard surfaced road access from the driveway to stables and equestrian areas. Helicopter landing grounds. Equestrian facilities include: an indoor riding menage, stabling with 10 boxes, groom’s quarters, tack room and hardstanding, with capacity to extend to 25 stables with additional indoor facility; direct access to bridle path to the west, affording connection to neighboring high goal polo pitches. Equestrian facilities available for inclusion: Stick’n ball polo pitch, outdoor polo arena, canter track around polo arena.
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RAMATUELLE, ST-TROPEZ Listing Price $17,351,439 Agent: Georgina James +44 207 389 2952
A Provençal-style dream with chic Saint-Tropez flair, Villa Salmanazar rests amid privacy and seclusion in the hills of Ramatuelle, overlooking the famous bay of Pampelonne, Saint-Tropez, and the surrounding countryside. Villa Salmanazar is approached either by helicopter (approximately 20 minutes from Nice airport), landing directly on the sweeping front lawn, or by car, along a quiet rural lane through picturesque vineyards arriving at the automated wrought-iron and stone entrance gates of this unique and impressive property. The large principal reception rooms all enjoy the captivating double-aspect views over the undulating landscape to the dazzling azure blue of the Mediterranean beyond. The thoughtful and intelligent design of this magnificent property has created light and airy reception rooms that flow seamlessly to the external covered terraces, embodying the indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Fully retractable sliding page 156
glass doors disappear into the walls and open onto the large covered terraces, which are set up as further alfresco relaxing and dining areas. The double-aspect dining room opens onto an elegant courtyard with stone fountain and terrace on which to relax and enjoy the sea view beyond. There is a large and wellequipped kitchen, which is ideal for both professional and casual family cooking. Conveniently adjacent to the kitchen is the beautiful and atmospheric outdoor barbecue dining area, situated under a large wisteria- and vine-covered pergola creating soft dappled light. There are four en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor, with stairs winding up to the master floor, with a study, dressing area, master bedroom, and bathroom, which lead out to a large private terrace with panoramic sea views, perfect for tranquil relaxation. The garden floor also enjoys its own direct entrance opening onto the spacious games room, bar, and gym, as well as a massage/beauty room, wine room/store, and four additional en-suite bedrooms. There is
also a one-bedroom, self-contained apartment for staff or guests. Villa Salmanazar is not just a summer house but a comfortable home that offers year-round living. Accessed immediately outside the main villa’s kitchen is a wonderfully authentic outdoor kitchen and dining area under a pergola and hanging vines comprising a large stone dining table and benches in front of an open stone oven. The garden to the front of the property, adjacent to the drive, is mainly laid to lawn,
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Villa Salmanazar benefits from a breathtaking hilltop position in an area of outstanding beauty on Cap Camarat in Ramatuelle, with panoramic views across the rolling countryside, mountains, Mediterranean Sea, and Bay of Pampelonne towards
In the Var, an area within the Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur region, the pretty and historic village of Ramatuelle, only a few minutes’ drive from the property, has a variety of restaurants and local amenities. The world-famous Club 55 restaurant,
This tranquil and unspoiled area is highly sought after, providing easy access to the Côte d’Azur whilst being private and away from the crowds during the summer months.
situated on Pampelonne beach, is roughly a five-minute drive away, while Saint-Tropez town is approximately 12 minutes by car. The A8 provides direct access to Nice International Airport, two hours away, and France’s national motorway network.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA 13988 34 AV, SURREY, BC
Listing Price: $5,980,000 CAD Welcome to your Luxurious Home in a Gated Community in British Columbia, Canada This luxury home is located at 13988 34 Avenue in Surrey, British Columbia1. It features over 10,000 square feet of living space with 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 2-story
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foyer with double staircase, formal living & dining rooms, gourmet kitchen with double islands, family room, wine cellar, garage and more. Outdoor features include a gated entrance, fountain, porte-cochere, balconies, patios and a swimming pool with spa.
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THE CROWN PENTHOUSE 212 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK Listing Price: $73,800,000 USD
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A historic masterpiece of its time, the Crown Penthouse at 212 Fifth Avenue is in a class of its own and the most magnificent trophy residence on Madison Square Park. Designed by Pembrooke and Ives and spanning three floors, with over 10,000SF of living space and 5,730SF of terraces, this 5-bedroom penthouse has the majestic proportions of a palace. With four exposures providing 56’ of frontage along the Park and vistas of downtown Manhattan’s most coveted architecture, the pre-war details inside are equally matched with the iconic views revealed by its elegant arched windows. The foyer opens into a dramatic atrium with its breathtaking bronze staircase as its centerpiece. The Crown’s ceiling height, coupled with its gallery-sized page 160
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walls, make this penthouse an art collector’s paradise. From the marble foyer with its private elevator, to the unrivaled grand ballroom, to the library with a marble and glass fireplace, to the sumptuous 7-room master suite – every detail was considered in its conception. The second level boasts a sky-lit entertaining space and colossal outdoor oasis extending the full length of the building. The 4700+/-SF terrace, with its copper molding and painstakingly constructed parapet provides unmatched privacy. The third-floor observatory opens onto a 950SF terrace with spectacular panoramic views of the Empire State Building, Flatiron Building and World Trade Center. All the finest quality mate-
rials, smart home technology and luxury amenities were incorporated to create a regal lifestyle for the first owner of this outstanding residence. 212 Fifth Avenue condominium is the unmistakable beacon on Madison Square Park. Amenities include: 24-hour doorman and concierge services, state-of-the-art fitness room, golf simulator, screening room, children’s playroom and more. Staff quarters and storage rooms are available for purchase. This is an opportunity of a lifetime.
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SUMMER TIPS
FOR FAT LOSS PART III STRESS, INFLAMMATION, VITAMIN D AND WORKOUTS Reduce your inflammation levels.
By Mark Wine BA; CSCS; USAW; PT, PES, CES
Fat loss goes beyond diets and workouts. Analyzing and subjecting yourself to specific nutritional protocols has shown significant results in increasing fat burning. As well, taking out stress-related situations, or simply learning how to better cope with them, has shown significant fat loss results. Here are some fat reduction tips that I like to call “bullpen tips” because they are often not known and therefore not acted upon.
Elevated inflammation levels within the body has been linked to arthritis, periods of immobility (i.e. less activity), and high levels of body fat. Eat nutrient dense dark leafy greens, such as kale, spinach, collard greens, and dark romaine lettuce to reduce inflammation and increase your health. Consume omega-3 enriched olive oil in plenty because it increases heart health and burns fat. Consume antioxidant enriched dark chocolate, which has been shown to reduce inflammation, increase health, and even fight cancer. Lastly, darker colored fruit (berries), which are lower glycemic and packed with cancer fighting antioxidants, should become your main source of fruit.
Supplement with Magnesium and Vitamin D. If available, have your blood tested for both of these. Vitamin D has been linked to reduced belly fat levels.
However, many persons are vitamin D deficient and should therefore supplement with this nutrient. Magnesium has been linked to decreased cortisol levels. Cortisol is a naturally produced hormone that increases fat storage. The RDA of magnesium should be based upon each individual; some experts suggest a baseline of 500mg daily.
Reduce your stress levels. Elevated levels of stress have been linked to prominent levels of cortisol, which can damage the body and increase fat storage. Cortisol has been shown to decrease cognitive performance and even lead to periods of mood changes and depression. Eat-eat-eat before your workouts. Training on an empty stomach is counterintuitive. The reason we workout is to increase lean muscle growth and decrease body fat levels. However, training on an empty stomach can do the opposite. Training “hun-
gry” has been shown to limit fat burning and lean muscle growth. Training on an empty stomach is even more detrimental to excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), which is how much your metabolic rate is increased after working out. EPOC is able to remain elevated for up to 24 hours! The longer EPOC is in effect, which means your RMR will be higher, your body will be able to burn fat and increase lean muscle.
Sleep. Sleep, Sleep. Persons who get adequate sleep generally have a better body fat composition. Sleep is our recovery time and recovery leads to enhanced muscular growth and lower levels of cortisol. 7-9 hours per night is the general recommendation. With summer here, now is the time to get back into shape. If you are already in shape, then now is the time to get into crazy shape. Whether your results come from workouts, nutrition, or your overall lifestyle, follow these tips for greater results.
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FIRE Perspective is Everything
he said, “Life is a creation of the mind.” Shakespeare put it this way when he said, “There is nothing good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Our perspective is what shapes the way we view others, the world around us, and in some ways, the way we act.
Joey Velez, M.A., M.B.A. There has been one question that has gone unanswered and has been at the center of many debates: is the glass half full or half empty? Everyone will have a different answer with different reasoning, both of which are ultimately based off of their individual perspective. Perspective is everything. Your perspective could be the difference between happiness or sadness, success or failure, stepping out of your comfort zone or staying put. This is not about right versus wrong, or saying that there is only one perspective to have, but more so about developing an understanding that their are multiple perspectives and various ways to look at what is going on around you. Buddha remarked on the enormous impact of perspective on human psychology when
Throughout high school and even into the early stages of college, I viewed everything in a negative manner; some say I was a pessimist. I felt I was not good enough, if I was not invited somewhere it was because nobody liked me, if I was wrong it meant that I was a bad person, I held the most idiotic grudges against people for no reason, I viewed the proverbial glass as half empty. As I grew older and made my way through graduate school, I learned that perspective is in our control and that nobody makes us feel a certain way, our thoughts and our perspective make us feel a certain way.
perspective. Perspective is not something you can improve by lifting weights, changing nutritional habits, or taking medication, it takes increasing your self-awareness and being able to take a step back to broaden the situation. Next time you are in an argument, take a step back and see where that other person is coming from; next time there is a miscommunication with someone, take a step back and try to understand why they would be confused; next time a negative situation or outcome occurs, take a step back and think about what the alternative could have been. These are areas to consider when trying to broaden your perspective. This is not saying you need to change your mind, or that you have to agree with the other person, but increasing your self-awareness and taking these steps to look at conversations differently may increase mindfulness in your perspective and understanding of what is going on around you.
Situations, obstacles, and challenges are going to be placed in front of you without notice, and you are expected to deal with them. Ill-informed people are all around us and are going to say whatever it is that they want, whether you like it or not. You cannot control whether these situations take place, you cannot control who says what, but what you can control is how you look at those situations and how you respond to those people.
Developing and enhancing your perspective can lead to improved relationships, improved communication skills, and a better understanding of yourself and of the people that you come in contact with on a daily basis.
My life has become more positive and more joyful at an exponential rate once I started to change my
This is not about being right or wrong, it is about broadening your scope of the world that you live in!
Each person is unique in their own right, therefore, disagreements and differing opinions are a guarantee.
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