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ionable. The letters SF can stand for all of these words, which can also be descriptors for our beloved city by the Bay, San Francisco. While some fault-finders believe that SF isn’t a sophisticated and fashionable city, we beg to differ and we’ve got this issue to prove it. The

actor Jamie Chung, a native of SF, is one of Hollywood’s most fashionable young stars. We chat with

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her about her upcoming television pilot, The Gifted, and her style blog, What the Chung. We also profile two prominent figures in the fashion world: supermodel turned super mom, Molly Sims, and international designer, Andrew Gn. Of course, savory and food-forward can’t be overlooked when describing this fair town—and we’re toasting the Absinthe Group’s 20th anniversary by spotlighting their newest restaurant, Barcino. Cheers to all things satisfying and fabulous!

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LUXURY CORNER WATCHES A haute collaboration between Hublot and Luca Rubinacci

FASHION: New looks from Brunello Cucinelli and Theory

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DRINKS Lillet is the spirit of

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Hollywood’s most stylish up-and-comer Jamie Chung shares all the juicy details from her new hit show, The Gifted

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INSIDE DIOR’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY AT COUTURE FASHION WEEK The Champagne flowed as a glittering crowd of chic Frenchies mingled with international fashionistas at Christian Dior’s 70th anniversary celebration in Paris.

The party coincided with the opening of a retrospective exhibit of the fashion house at Les Arts Décoratifs and took place on the same day as the 2017 Haute Couture presentation. Celebrities in attendance included Bella Hadid, Bianca Jagger, and Jennifer Lawrence, and local fashion star, Chrisa Pappas and her husband, Dean Sioukas.

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ZEEL BRINGS THE BACHELOR TO THE BAY AREA Earlier this summer, a group of recent Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants, from the ABC hit show, mingled with guests at an exclusive viewing party in Orinda. The event was hosted by Zeel, the on-demand massage app that brings therapists to your door. We caught up with fan favorites Ashley Iaconetti and Chase McNary.

RITZ LAKE CLUB NOW OPEN IN TAHOE The Lake Club at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has officially opened!

Resort guests have access to the luxe waterside venue and its host of amenities including an indoor gathering area, bar, ground-floor dining terrace, upper-level dining deck, and expansive lawn that extends to the water’s edge.

There is a beach with a private boat pier—the embarkation point for recreational activities and watersports like kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. The food and beverage offerings include a rotating menu from the grill, seasonal salads, and refreshing cocktails.

THE HOTTEST NEW SPOTS FOR DATE NIGHT IN SF Dating in San Francisco is no easy task. When you finally score that IRL meetup, you can’t go just anywhere. Your best bet is a location that is relatively new. Not sure what’s recently opened and hot? From the best place for an afternoon drinks date to where to go for a girl’s night out, we break it down for you.

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ROSEWOOD SAND HILL SPA UPS LUXE QUOTIENT WITH NEW LINES The spa at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park is one of the most luxurious and revitalizing retreats in the Bay Area.

It’s only a forty-minute drive from San Francisco, making it an excellent spot to decompress any day of the week.

Recently, the resort took its already topnotch treatments to an entirely new level of luxury. The spa launched two new lines: a body treatment collection inspired by the seasons, Maison Caulieres, and a luxe skincare brand that combines French sensibilities with Japanese science, Evidens de Beauté.

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POWER OF PERSUASION

With an updated, stylish take on the classic power suit, this silhouette is the fall season staple

COLOR POWER Velvet Jacket, $495, Silk Combo Turtleneck, $245, and Stretch Velvet Tux Pant, $295, in Electric Pink; Whitney Bag in Brick Red Leather, $315. Available at theory.com

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OFF-THESHOULDER WOOL JACKETS in Graham Multi, $495 and Bi-Stretch Crepe in Black, $475. Available at theory.com

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n In our current political climate, the women’s empowerment movement is getting louder and power suiting has made a triumphant return to fall runways. But these are not the power suits of the 1980s—no Working Girl inspiration here. Designers across the board are redefining them, with fresh takes on silhouette, fabrication and color.

Known for their sophisticated workwear, Theory is at the forefront of the suit trend and their Creative Director of Womenswear, Lisa Kulson, continues to reinvent the classics in a modern way. “There’s the Power Jacket—my favorite piece—which has a strong shoulder, a double-breasted closure and a more pronounced waist,” she shares.

This is the perfect way to add a commanding element to your work ensemble without losing a feminine silhouette.

And for those daring boardroom bosses, Theory offers an edgier take on the classic suit with its Off-The-Shoulder Jacket and HighWaist Legging. Cut from technical fabrics, it is a fresh take that easily moves from a creative office environment to after-work cocktails.

Love the classic cut, but looking for an update? Find it with color or texture in Theory’s burgundy and velvet options, respectively. As our work lives and personal lives continue to merge, so should our wardrobes.

One of the best things about owning a perfect suit is the endless options. When you’re off the clock, pair your double-breasted jacket with fun loafers and boyfriend jeans, or mix your suit trousers with a sexy heel and a cropped knit for an evening out. Don’t be afraid to ‘work’ it out!

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“For women today, there’s the Power Jacket—my favorite piece—which has a strong shoulder, a double-breasted closure and a more pronounced waist,” Kulson shares.

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Top; A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase Middle: Jaeger-LeCoultre CAMOGIE UPDATE Reverso Tribute Power Jacket, $585,Moon and HW Pleat Pant, Bottom: Hublot Big $455, in Oregano; BangCotton Perpetual Stretch BoyCalendar in Sapphire Tunic White, $275. Available at theory.com

When you ask about the favorite complications of a watch connoisseur, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

LuxuryCORNER Haute Fashion

ALL BOXED UP The crisp air, changing leaves and pumpkin spice always signal a new beginning—and the right time for another cool bag. And, once again, the must-have for fall is by Alexander McQueen.

With a simultaneous appreciation of heritage and forward thinking to what’s next, the house is constantly at the forefront of the hottest trends.

The Box Bag is a nod to its historic traditions, while putting a modern spin Looking to the clootie tree, colorful leather fringing references the beautiful ribbons hung from the branches that represent hopes and dreams of visiting pilgrims. Meanwhile, all-over metal eyelets are a throwback to armor, and intricate embroidery to needlework from the 16th century.

Simply put: these fresh updates make the new Box Bag the hottest medieval-inspired accessory since a Targaryen dragon.

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on cultural craft.

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PACKING LIGHT (Above) Off-white calf leather with multicolor samplers embroidery, $2,090; (right) black calf leather with antique silverfinished flat studs and eyelets, $2,090. Available at alexandermcqueen.com

This season’s buzziest bag offers a breath of fresh (fall) air with every outfit

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With its white sails, buoys and ropes, yachting is now the inspiration for Chanel Fine Jewelry’s latest collection

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SAIL AWAY ON THE FLYING CLOUD Sun sparkling on the water, waves cresting against the hull,

Chanel’s new collection pays homage to their romantic

a sleek yacht gracefully cutting through the ocean... This

travels and the rich history of the sea: sapphires in deep ocean

may have been short-lived for Jack and Rose, but it was

hues, the sea’s bounty of pearls set on sculpted buoys and

practically the norm for Coco Chanel—and the inspiration

anchors, and white gold braids that recall sailors’ uniforms.

behind her company’s newest fine jewelry collection, Flying Cloud.

The standout piece is the Endless Knot necklace—made of white gold dripping with 3.51 carats of round-cut diamonds,

Coco’s ambitious and fashionable life alongside the Duke

6.19 carat pear-cut diamonds, 2,637 round-cut diamonds and

of Westminster was full of adventure and passion in the

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height of luxury. Their love of the sea along the Riviera in-

throw this beauty into the ocean at the end.

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The Endless Knot ring (top) in 18K white gold set with a 12.83 carat pear-cut diamond and 486 brilliant-cut diamonds; (left) the Endless Knot necklace; and (above) Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel on the deck of the Flying Cloud circa 1926.

volved gallivanting around the Mediterranean coast, paticularly on his four-mast schooner, The Flying Cloud.

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

LuxuryCORNER Haute Fashion

STRIKE A CORD Gain the sartorial look with the must-have revamped fabric of the season Fall runways were flush with updates on 1970s corduroy style, with top designers putting a fresh spin on the decade’s silhouettes and styles. So it comes as no surprise that one of the favored fabrics of the era found its way into the house of Brunello Cucinelli.

As a brand known for its impeccable fit, styling and fabrications, at first glance, corduroy may seem like an odd fit. But the Italian house flawlessly executes its storied craftsmanship by creating sophisticated pieces grounded in comfort and wearability. In the Cucinelli tailored fit, the sportier corduroy takes on new life as polished off-duty look.

Pair a blazer with matching tapered trouser to create a relaxed suit that is perfect for casual lunch meetings. Or throw on a duster for your next weekend trip to view the autumn foliage. With Cucinelli’s sleek silhouettes and eye for detail, you’ll never look dated in the season’s hottest comeback.

Coat, $5,845; blazer, $3,295; shirt, $595; tie, $225; trousers, $825; belt, $795; shoes, $1,595.

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casual-wear that easily translates to any

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OH, BRUNELLO Look sharp in these Brunello Cucinelli pieces, including outerwear, $2,695; cardigan, $1,625; shirt, $545; bow tie; $245; trousers, $795; and belt, $795. Available at brunellocucinelli. com.

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Coat, $4,095; sweater, $1,695; shirt, $475; tie, $245; trousers, $825; shoes,$1,545. Available at brunellocucinelli.com Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Moon

Leather down vest, $3,375; suit, $4,455; pocket square, $215; shirt, $775; T-shirt, $495; belt, $625; shoes, $1,345.

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connoisseur, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

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BY CASEY TRUDEAU

LuxuryCORNER Haute Fashion NEW YORK STATE OF MIND Louis Vuitton’s artistic director Kim Jones looks to New York for this season’s highly anticipated collection and buzziest collaboration Chocolate and vanilla, East Coast versus West Coast, uptown or downtown—dichotomies tend to produce the most interesting and dynamic collaborations. And with a history and lifestyle as diverse as New York, it’s no wonder the city has spawned artistic legends with individualized styles like Basquiat, Warhol and Haring.

That’s why Louis Vuitton has joined forces with the brand of a thousand person drop lines, Supreme, for a capsule of menswear, accessories and jewelry for Fall

(Above) Louis Vuitton in collaboration with Supreme keepall bag, price upon request; (right) Louis Vuitton Silk Shirt, $1,140, and Pants, $1,930.

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2017. “No New York City men’s conversation is complete without Supreme,” asserts the Louis Vuitton Artistic Director of Men’s Ready to Wear, Kim Jones.

Honoring the originality of Harlem style and Dapper Dan, the Louis Vuitton chocolate and cognac monogram is reinterpreted with Supreme’s iconic box logo and downtown-cool aesthetic. Relaxed silhouettes get an update in fil-coupé and Japanese denim to create luxe, fresh pieces.

And living up to its reputation of impeccable workmanship, each piece is made of the highest quality fabrics with the utmost attention to detail. Now, the question is, can you actually get your hands on a piece of the

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THE PELLE TESSUTA APPROACH

One brand has revolutionized the accessory realm with classic styles in modern fabrications In this day and age, it seems like you’re either an innovator disrupting the status quo or a heritage brand standing on a firm foundation

(Above) Zegna Pelle Tessuta Holdall, $4,350, and Pelle Tessuta Triple Stitch sneakers, $895. Available at ermenegildozegna.com.

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of years of craftsmanship. It’s a precious few that can combine the two in a meaningful way, but storied house Ermenegildo Zegna on innovating construction without neglecting traditional methods for its Fall 2017 accessories collection, Pelle Tessuta.

In fact, Zegna has taken its more than 100 years of quality construction in the Alpine foothills near Biella, Italy and revolutionized a new material from nappa leather, weaving thin strands on its traditional looms to create a pliable and super-soft ‘fabric’ that is perfect for loafers, belts, bags and wallets. A standout from the inventive collection is the slip-on sneaker, elevated from a standard errand-running shoe to an outfit focal point. Paired with a Zegna jacket and dark denim, the Pelle Tessuta sneaker takes an obvious extra style step.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

It is the first step towards collaborating with MercedesAMG, whose engines are known for being ample, reliable and all-around respected.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto

ASTON MARTIN DB11 AVAILABLE WITH V8 Don’t worry, it still packs a punch It might be puzzling that Aston Martin is now offering its flagship DB11 with a V8 engine, made by Mercedes-AMG. But after not being part of a larger conglomerate all these years, the former has decided to join forces with the latter. Aston Martin’s new V8 engine is the first visible step towards the collaboration of these two legendary automotive names.

For the highly exclusive brand, it provides access to great engines, so it doesn’t have to develop them completely from scratch, which—as it only sells a limited amount of cars each year—takes up a disproportionate amount of its investments.

We know this merge might disappoint some fans, but it shouldn’t. Mercedes-AMG engines are ample performers, known for being reliable and all-around respected.

With the DB11, you may also wonder why you would want to buy a V8 instead of a V12, or vice versa, depending on your viewpoint. That will be a matter of taste. Aston Martin is not the first to offer a nearly identical car with either a V12 or a V8, though. Bentley did it with both the Flying Spur and the Continental, although the company’s V12 is a W12. Mercedes-AMG has actually made a legacy out of offering the two V8 and V12 options, with both its SL and S-class, for years.

Fitting the DB11 with a V8 does more to the car than you might think: while it has almost 100hp fewer than the V12 (503hp against 600hp), it is only 0.1 seconds slower in the 0-60 mph sprint. This is mainly thanks to the 253-pound lighter weight of the V8 version, which has a more compact engine. Overall, you will notice this most around corners—where you have a more agile, responsive car to work with.

Aston Martin’s engineers didn’t just take a V8 off the rack at Mercedes-AMG and mount it in the DB11; they modified it so it fits the character of the car. Air intake, throttle response, ECU software and the wet sump lubrication system have, among others, all been customized, and the engine is mounted to a ZF eight-speed gearbox instead. Because of its different size, the V8 is also mounted differently than the V12, resulting in a near-perfect weight balance of 49/51.

Visually, it is hard to even tell the V8 and V12 versions of the

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BRITISH STYLE While it does have some German DNA now, the DB11 is still very British— which becomes clear from the classy interior and sleek style that is perfect for a drive to Savile Row!

DB11 apart, although the price of the V8 starts at $198,995— making it $17,500 less expensive than the V12. So why would anyone still buy the bigger engine? Because it’s exactly that: a 12-cylinder symphony only made nowadays by a handful of car companies. The choice is yours.

For those who prefer to keep it lighter, the Aston Martin DB11 V8 can be ordered now with first deliveries expected in last quarter of 2017.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

Introduced at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este, this throwback to the 1920s was the vision of a Rolls-Royce connoisseur.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto ROLLS-ROYCE SWEEPTAIL Back to the future of ultimate bespoke cars Throughout its existence, Rolls-Royces have been known as the best cars in the world, but being the best is as much about quality and finish as it is about personal experience.

In the early days of the company’s history, personal was top-level: the marque delivering the bare chassis and engine to a coachbuilder of your choosing, who would create the body and interior.

The passing of time has mostly put an end to this practice, but Rolls-Royce is reinstating it as the ultimate luxury.

Its first step was launching the 103EX vision vehicle—in a way, going ‘back to the future’ by allowing customers to have a bespoke car created just for them.

Given the company’s expertise, and the coachbuilding craftsmanship it has always nurtured within its facility, RollsRoyce is taking on even more demanding projects now.

Introduced at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa d’Este this year, its latest was the vision of a RollsRoyce connoisseur who garnered inspiration from the 1920s models. He reimagined them in a modern day creation and took his vision to the esteemed car company.

Rolls-Royce then took on the challenge of making his vision into the stunning Phantom Coupé.

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styling elements, without turning retro. While the eyecatcher from the outside is the distinct contrast of that regal front, dominated by the world’s most famous grille and graceful swept tail, the enormous amount of natural light will take your breath away on the inside.

This spacious, two-person beauty looks even bigger with the panoramic glass roof that highlights the handcrafted interior. Here, the grandeur continues, created by polished Macassar ebony and open-pore Paldao wood, combined

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with the finest leathers in contrasting ‘Moccasin’ and ‘Dark Spice’.

While the Sweptail is certainly breathtaking, our opinion doesn’t matter—this is a private vision of what the ultimate Rolls-Royce should be. Just like the 103EX vision vehicle, we believe it will undoubtedly inspire other customers to turn their automotive dreams into reality.

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BESPOKE 2.0 Rolls-Royce always had a tradition of making custom cars, especially in the early days.

Now, the company is returning to the time of this ultimate luxury, offering it all conveniently in-house.

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LuxuryCORNER Haute Auto

GET READY TO RUMBLE WITH THE MOST POWERFUL PORSCHE 911

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And yes, it is still street legal

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While the 700hp that the new 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS puts down on pavement makes it the most powerful street-legal 911 ever, what’s more important is how it puts down all that power—and gets your adrenaline levels up in the meantime!

It all starts with the power plant of this Porsche. The 3.8-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, a modified version of the one found in the 911 Turbo S, gives you not only 80hp more than the 2011 911 GT2 RS, but also 553lb-ft of torque. Where most supercars bring such power to all four wheels these days, the 911 GT2 RS is rear-wheel drive, with rear axle steering to optimize cornering performance.

A full tank of gas in the 911 GT2 RS only brings 3.241 pounds to the scale, with an optional Weissach package (that adds $31,000 to the price tag)—which saves another 40 pounds—for those who still find this too much. It may not sound like a lot, but it does include magnesium wheels and increase the handling characteristics of this 911 even more. Another reason to get it: the carbon fiber elements that simultaneously save weight and enhance the look of the car.

As a top performer, with an aggressive exterior design, the cockpit embodies this same spirit. Full bucket seats with carbon fiber reinforced backrests not only look great, but offer support where—and when—needed. It’s all part of making this car as driver-oriented as possible. That happens to include a customized GT seven-speed double-clutch Porsche Doppelkupplung transmission, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes and a stability man-

Where most supercars these days operate on all four wheels, the 911 GT2 RS is rear-wheel drive—with rear axle steering to optimize cornering performance.

agement system calibrated especially for the passionate driving the 911 GT2 RS is meant to do.

The 2018 model has an MSRP of $293,200, which gives you a car that’s among the fastest on the road and also one of the most engaging and fun to drive.

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STILL SPECIAL Despite not limiting this high-performance model, Porsche’s combined price tag and natural cap will ensure the GT2 RS remains an exclusive ride.

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Rubinacci is a legend in the sartorial world, having dressed pop icons like Bryan Ferry and royals like the Duke of Kent.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watch

HUBLOT CLASSIC FUSION ITALIA INDEPENDENT COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE CAN BRING YOU FAR IN THIS WORLD. SUCH IS THE CASE WHEN IT COMES to Hublot watches, as the company has been showing us for quite some time with the “Art of Fusion.” This luxury brand has joined forces once again with Italia Independent, and its illustrious founder and creative director, Lapo Elkann, along with the famous Italian tailor Rubinacci.

The result shows both the power of the “Art of Fusion” and the effectiveness of this three-way partnership: Rubinacci is a legend in the sartorial world—not only due to the fame of Luca Rubinacci, who runs the empire in Milan, but also by dressing pop icons like Bryan Ferry and royals like the Duke of Kent. It was in the company’s incredible collection of fabrics, all 60,000 square meters of them, that Hublot and Italia Independent found what they were looking for.

The precious fabrics selected were used to dress the watch, the chronograph version of Hublot’s Classic Fusion, extending from the strap all the

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BY MARTIN GREEN

way to the dial—excluding the two sub-dials (to break up the pattern and get a visually more enticing composition, as well as improve legibility). But no matter which watch from the Classic Fusion Italia Independent Collection you choose—a tartan, pieds-de-poule or Prince-de-Galles—you are going to make a statement.

Even the 45mm cases are crafted from either titanium, black ceramic or Hublot’s proprietary King Gold, with clasps to match and fitted with Hublot caliber HUB1143 automatic chronograph movement. All of the watches in this collection are limited: only 100 were created in the titanium and ceramic and only 50 made out of King Gold. So you will certainly feel special to get one on your wrist.

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MOON PHASE WATCHES WHEN IT COMES TO PRACTICAL USE, IT DOESN’T SCORE VERY HIGH. UNLESS YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL OR AMATEUR ASTRONOMER, you probably won’t be using the information it provides on a regular basis—if at all. However, when you ask a watch connoisseur about his or her favorite complications, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

In fact, a moon phase can change the entire look of a watch. A. Lange & Söhne’s signature, Lange 1, is a very tempting piece to begin with, but the Lange 1 Moon Phase adds just a little more. Even when it’s not the most functional, it makes quite a visual impact.

Perhaps this is also a bit of nostalgia, seeing the moon on the dial of your watch. It brings you back to the earlier days of watchmaking, when it was one of the first complications developed. To this day, almost all of the great brands have at least one moon phase model available in their collections. Like Jaeger-LeCoultre, they are also commonly housed in their most iconic cases, à la the Reverso.

Some brands even give the complication center stage, such as Jaquet Droz, showing the moon in great detail with its Grande Seconde Moon.

On this model, the moon phase is actually larger than the dial that displays the hours and minutes.

But as Hublot proves, it’s not only the classically styled watches that look good with this complication: the moon phase on the company’s Big Bang Perpetual Calendar Sapphire adds a dash of color in an otherwise fully transparent watch—making it even more eye-catching than it already is. It also shows that the moon phase has a rightful place in contemporarily styled watches with what has become, quite frankly, a timeless appeal.

(Above, from top) A. Lange & Söhne’s Lange 1 Moon Phase, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso Tribute Moon, and Hublot’s Big Bang Perpetual Calendar Sapphire

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When you ask about the favorite complications of a watch connoisseur, the moon phase ranks surprisingly high.

Jaquet Droz’s Grande Seconde Moon

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PAUL NEWMAN’S ROLEX DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH WHEN IT COMES TO VINTAGE ROLEXES, FEW ARE AS SOUGHT

was a Reference 6239. It featured a steel bezel and pump style push-

after as the Daytona Cosmograph “Paul Newman.” Mainly recog-

ers that operated the manual wind chronograph movement inside

nizable by its two-tone dials, the watch got its nickname from the

the watch. The dial itself, however (in two-tone with art deco-style

famous actor, whose personal watch will be coming up for auction

graphics), is what makes it a true “Paul Newman” and not very

this year for the first time.

popular at the time. Many Rolex customers preferred the more tradi-

Paul Newman received the watch as a gift from his wife, Joanne Woodward, presumably in 1968 or 1969, to mark the start of his

tional version, instead—one of the reasons that the “Paul Newman” continues to be so rare today.

racing career. This also explains the endearing engraving on the

The bidding for his actual timepiece will start at a cool $1,000,000,

back of the watch, which reads, “Drive carefully, me.” And he must

but you can expect the gloves to come off fast. In fact, it won’t be

have listened, as he had a very successful—and indeed safe—career,

surprising if Paul Newman’s Daytona becomes the most expensive

finishing third overall and winning the GT-class of the 24-hour en-

vintage Rolex ever sold. It would have to dethrone the Bao Dai

durance race at Daytona in 1995, only eight days after celebrating

Rolex, which sold last May for CHF $5,066,000—but, then again, how

his 70th birthday!

many opportunities are there to purchase a watch worn by one of

Newman wore the watch on a cuff-style strap. And although more Rolex Daytonas have the “Paul Newman” nickname today, his

the most famous actors (and one directly associated with one of the most desirable vintage watches ever made)?

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Paul Newman received the watch as a gift from his wife Joanne Woodward to mark the start of his racing career.

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watches

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BY MARTIN GREEN

es

BY CHRISTOPHER BECCAN

MACALLAN 18 + LAURENT FERRIER

PAIRS WELL WITH: The Laurent Ferrier Galet Micro Rotor was introduced in 2011 a few years after the highly acclaimed Galet Classic Tourbillon Double Spiral, which won at GPHG in 2010. The Micro Rotor was created to be an elegant dress watch, with the same level of detail, but at a relatively more accessible pricepoint than the Galet Classic.

BALANCE: The Macallan is the third largest-selling single malt scotch

followed by vanilla, marzipan and ginger stem undertones, alongside

in the world and Macallan’s Scotch Whisky is, primarily, matured in oak,

some star anise. Going back for more, notes of maraschino cherries

seasoned with sherry and brought to the distillery from Jerez, Spain. The

start to emerge, followed by those butterscotch notes and toffee, with a

sherry cask finish scotch from Macallan could be considered its core

hint of orange, dried figs, apricots and walnuts. The finish has lingering

age-statement range. That said, the 18-year-old expression is perhaps

mixed dried fruits, ginger and smoke that make it, at once, long and

one of its more regularly sought-after drops and one of the few from

sweet.

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Macallan that is defined by the year it was distilled. Macallan scotch finished in sherry oak is known to be deliciously smooth single malt,

THE VERDICT: Most people know that the Macallan brand is well-

which is rich and well-rounded, if not a little too easy to drink. Of course,

revered around the world, and this 18-year-old expression from the

it will not disappoint.

distillery based in Craigellachie, Scotland is just a drop of liquid gold.

This scotch is rich and complex on the nose, but much mellower than

ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will experience an initial waft of sherry,

you would expect on the palate. It is delicately balanced to perfection—

dried mixed fruits and vanilla, followed by notes of ripe raspberries,

truly stunning from nose to finish. With an ABV of 43%, you probably

strawberries and toffee. You’ll get a bouquet of butterscotch and the

wouldn’t add any water. However, if you feel the need, only add in small

spiciness of cinnamon and cloves, as well as suggestions of candy apple.

quantities until it is just right for you.

You’ll experience an initial waft of sherry, dried mixed fruits and vanilla followed by notes of ripe raspberries, strawberries and toffee.

Rounding off the nose is a touch of ginger and a hint of wood smoke. On the palate, it has a lovely milky texture and those sweet sherry notes,

INFO: ABV 43% in a 70cl bottle

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BY CHRISTOPHER BECCAN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Watches CRAIGELLACHIE 23 + ROLEX SUBMARINER

To this day, Craigellachie uses oldfashioned “worm tubs” to cool and condense the distilled spirit.

PAIRS WELL WITH: The Rolex Red Submariner was produced from roughly 1969 to 1973, but this one is the first Submariner with a date—making it highly covetable.

CLASSIC SINGLE MALT: Craigellachie has been in production since

sticks, vanilla, cinnamon and subdued pepper. A little mint, smoke and,

1891. Although scotches from this distillery are usually lost within

of course, meaty notes also emerge. Meanwhile, you’ll taste the sweet

Dewar & Sons blends, the company has released a handful of official

pineapple and some sherry on your palate before it gets quite peppery

bottles over the course of its history. Now, thanks to the determination

and spicy, with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Then, you’ll taste the

of a few like-minded individuals, Craigellachie has been available to

aniseed notes and some rich oak. The finish is long, sweet and smoky.

day, Craigellachie uses old-fashioned “worm tubs” to cool and condense

THE VERDICT: This is a meaty, full-bodied dram that is well-balanced

the distilled spirit, which typically means less copper contact during

and arguably one of the best, excluding the award-winning 31-year-

production to create strong and meatier notes. It’s these characteristics

old. The surprising smoky element was a favorite and, yet, it did not

that led Craigellachie’s 31-year-old to achieve Best Single Malt Whisky

require a drop of water—though, if you insist, only a very small amount.

of the Year at the 2017 World Whisky Awards.

Otherwise, allow the scotch to breathe for three to seven minutes to open up the nose and palate. Then, simply, enjoy.

ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will get a waft of signature Craigellachie pineapple and—strangely enough—green olives, followed by candy

INFO: ABV 45% in a 70cl bottle

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purchase for the last few years as a single malt scotch whisky. To this

s

YAMAZAKI 18 + LANGE 1815 FLYBACK

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PAIRS WELL WITH: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Flyback Chronograph has a calibre L951.5 movement, which makes use of a columnwheel control and a stepped pinion for the precisely jumping minute counter. Crafted to the highest Lange quality standards, decorated and assembled by hand, the L951.5 is a sight to behold and can be admired through the exhibition case back.

PERFECTION: Yamazaki is one of the first Japanese distilleries to be built.

are notes of popcorn, tobacco, apricot and coffee. On the palate, you can

Established in 1923 and situated in the vale of Yamazaki, the whisky is born

taste those salted caramel notes, followed by vanilla, sherry, candy floss

from the natural craftsmanship and climate of Kyoto, Japan’s ancient capital,

and raisins. These are followed by notes of aniseed, stem ginger, spices

an area of dense bamboo grooves at the foot of Mt. Tennozan. In 1984, the

and a subtle menthol. Richer currant-like notes start to emerge, alongside

Yamazaki 12-year-old single malt whisky was released—intense, confident

some mizunara, tobacco and marzipan. Rounding off the nose are notes of

and elegant, just like the Yamazaki distillery itself. That said, the 18-year-old

red apples, a faint waft of lychees, acacia honey, shortbread and rich dark

expression only further enhances these characteristics. Over the past few

chocolate. The finish is long, sweet, spicy with lingering oaky nuttiness.

years, Yamazaki has won the approval of many whisky aficionados, as well as a few awards along the way. The 18-year-old has become somewhat of

THE VERDICT: The Yamazaki 18 is no less than perfection, with a

a cornerstone for Yamazaki, tickling the tastebuds of those who choose to

balance and richness that is just sublime. However, it also possesses some

venture further than the brilliantly balanced 12-year-old.

delicious delicate notes that only become apparent the more the dram

The Yamazaki 18 is no less than perfection, with a balance and richness that is just sublime.

opens up. There is no need to add water, but do so if required and leave it ON THE NOSE: Drinkers will get a lovely waft of raisins, vanilla and

to breathe for up to ten minutes to yield more depth in the flavor.

viscose, alongside rich tones of cherry, mizunara and salted caramel. These initial notes are closely followed by turmeric, candy, a slight buttery flavor,

INFO: ABV 43% in a 70cl bottle

licorice, some subtle spices, cinnamon, nutmeg and dry oak. Finishing off

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BY MARTIN GREEN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht SCARO DESIGN LAUNCHES ITS TEMPTING AEON 380 The perfect blend of power and relaxation

Turkish studio Scaro Design’s new yacht concept, AEON 380, is the first in the company’s latest launch—measuring 38.35 meters, while other models in the near future will be as long as 46 meters. The AEON 380 may just be an exercise in design, combining an agile bow with a stern that is seemingly inspired by the luxury yachts of the early 1900s. All are united in a very modern style, with large windows flooding the interior with natural light.

Meanwhile, five cabins offer space for a total of 12 people, spread out over a generous owner’s suite, two VIP suites, and two twin cabins.

And an additional five cabins are available for a crew of ten people. These factors surely indicate what the goal was when Scaro Design penned the AEON 380 yacht concept: total luxury and relaxation for its owners and guests alike.

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The AEON 380 combines an agile bow with a stern that draws inspiration from the early 1900s.

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There is also ample space to sunbathe; an al fresco dining area with fixed seating; a more formal, indoor dining area at the front of the main cabin; a hull and superstructure following the glass-reinforced epoxy sandwich construction method; and two Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines that offer 1.900 hp each. With a cruising speed of 18 knots and top speed of 20 knots, the fuel capacity of 40,000 liters offers the comfortable cruising range of 2.250 nautical miles. That makes the AEON 380 not only perfect to hop islands in the Caribbean, but also to explore all of the gems in the Mediterranean.

ALL AT SEA Five cabins present space for a total of 12 guests, spread out over a generous owner’s suite, two VIP suites, and two twin cabins.

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COMFORTABLE RANGE The fuel capacity of 40,000 liters offers a cruising range of 2.250 nautical miles—making the AEON 380 perfect for hopping islands in the Caribbean and exploring all of the gems in the Mediterranean.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Yacht

THE UNPRECEDENTED AUREA SUPERYACHT

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Rossinavi and Pininfarina join forces to create the utmost comfort and luxury

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When it comes to superyachts in particular, styling is becoming increasingly more important. New technologies allow for more challenging designs to become a reality and many shipyards are taking advantage. That is why Italian superyacht builder Rossinavi enlisted Pininfarina to design its latest concept.

Measuring 230 feet (or 70 meters), the Aurea was developed to capture your attention—and hold it. Fluid lines give the yacht a unique dynamic, which is further enhanced by rare features, such as a pool surrounding a lounge area at the aft section, and wooden decks and beautiful staircases that connect the different areas.

In many ways, the Aurea is a next-level superyacht—not only in terms of design, but in the way owners and their guests can enjoy it. For instance, the sundeck offers spectacular views and is large enough for six sun loungers, with a whirlpool and dining area available on the deck below. The master suite features a private balcony and large windows, while the guest

The rare pool surrounding a lounge area at the aft section is connected by wooden decks and beautiful staircases.

cabins enjoy a similar setup in a shared outdoor area that can be utilized for events and get-togethers.

Although technical details have yet to be released, Rossinavi confirmed that the Aurea will also be fitted with a dieselelectric propulsion that will be uniquely placed in the middle of the yacht, rather than at the stern, to open up more space for the beach club.

Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of the Aurea, overall, is that form and function achieve a synergy we know well from Pininfarina’s designs for Ferrari, but that is still rather new to the world of superyachts. It gives us a glimpse into the future— and we cannot wait to see it in real life!

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NEXT LEVEL The 230-foot Aurea was designed to capture one’s attention with large windows, a whirlpool, luxurious dining area, and spectacular views.

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BY MARTIN GREEN

LuxuryCORNER Haute Jet THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVEL Showcasing the sleek and stunning Embraer Manhattan

LIVING THE HIGH LIFE With so many stately features, the Embraer Manhattan essentially combines the styles of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building in one.

ART DECO APARTMENT? PRIVATE CLUB? LUXURIOUS RESTAURANT? THE NEW MANHATTAN BY EMBRAER IS ALL OF THESE AT ONCE— and the best part is, it can take you wherever you want to go.

The Manhattan is a design concept that Embraer based on the Lineage 1000E, particularly desired by the rich and famous because of its versatility. It offers plenty of space, yet is still nimble enough to land at airports such as Aspen and London City. But the range of 4,600 nautical miles also means you can fly from New York nonstop to pretty much any major city in Europe.

Embraer shows off what you can do with all the space that the Lineage 1000E offers. The Manhattan’s mahogany wood panels, brass and gold trim, and stunning artwork takes the interior of this private jet to a whole other level. offers an upscale dining option for six people. Its design takes us back to the olden days (in a good way), even modifying some of the windows to create the desired effect. In fact, it might take actually looking outside or hearing the modest hum of the jet engines to know that you are actually airborne, rather than in an opulent apartment in the city that never sleeps.

The outside of the plane has been transformed, as well, with a dark blue livery that features polished silver stripes and wings, reminiscent of such cars of that era as the legendary Bugattis and Duesenbergs. In the long run, with the Manhattan, Embraer gives a lesson in creativity and proves the sky is not the limit—especially when we’re talking about private jets!

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Due to the large space, the jet can accommodate different sections, too: while the Cloud Club transports you back to the 1920s, the Crystal Room

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BACK TO THE FUTURE With all that comfort and class, the Embraer Manhattan might even make you forget that you’re sailing high above the clouds.

With the Manhattan, Embraer gives a lesson in creativity and proves that the sky is not the limit—especially when we’re talking about private jets!

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

SHOPPING

RETAIL HEAVEN IN HAYES Why you need to be shopping in this bustling destination in the center of the city When we asked covergirl Jamie Chung where

favorite spots.

her favorite place to shop in San Francisco

Maker & Moss is a delightful destination

was, we expected her to say Fillmore Street,

with unique goods for the home. There is

downtown, or Jackson Square. We were

modern furniture—chairs, tables, couches

surprised when she answered Hayes Valley.

—made from natural materials, beautiful

It’s been years since we checked out the

serving

shopping situation on the streets nestled

wooden platters, golden utensils—jewelry,

behind the Civic Center, City Hall, and the

candles, and more. Owner Matt Bissinger

War Memorial Opera building, so we decided

considers it the ideal place to find special

to spend an afternoon exploring the valley.

home provisions and we couldn’t agree more.

What we found is a thriving neighborhood

It’s sort of like a treasure chest, everywhere

filled with designer fashions, eclectic gifts,

you look there is something that catches the

sophisticated interiors, and niche specialty

eye, be it a pineapple-shaped cocktail glass

shops. Here, we take you on a tour of our

or an abstract painting in muted colors. The

ware—white

porcelain

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CHIC ESSENTIALS Find everything, from monogrammed leather clutches to vegan manicures in Hayes Valley. Above: the Clare V. boutique.

Right: Lux nail salon.

bowls,

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curtains. Shop for Mara Hoffman swimwear, Blair Lauren Brown jewelry, Marni separates, and pieces from A.P.C’s capsule collection. Welcome Stranger is a menswear shop that excels at everyday basics. Its namesake line is designed and crafted in San Francisco, so shopping there means you’re supporting a local brand. Find soft tees to plaid shirts, denim to slacks—shoes, backpacks, and everything in between.

Walk up Hayes Street toward Patricia’s Green and you’ll come across Lux Nails—hands down the best manicure/pedicure spot in the city. It’s a sliver of a space, so small that you may miss it, as it’s nestled between a hair salon and sports bar, but once you make your way inside, you’ll never forget this mani-pedi destination. With six Maker & Moss

high-back velvet chairs and plush pillows, Lux

TREASURE HUNTING At Maker & Moss, you’ll find everything from gold flatware to unique furnishings.

offers an unparalleled nail experience: there is boutique is adjacent to Project Juice’s test

colors, and distressed denim. Think festival wear

complimentary bubbly, a wide selection of vegan

kitchen location, where you can sample the latest

at its finest. Its sister and brother shops are also

polishes in every color imaginable—and they are

menu items from the juice hot spot.

definitely worth visiting. Rand + Statler is a

open late.

large airy resource for contemporary designers,

For sustainable denim, you can’t beat

amongst a certain San Francisco shopper. It’s in

minimalist accessories, and luxury denim. The

Convert. Buyer and co-owner Randy Brewer has

a prime spot on the corner of Hayes and Gough.

lighting is moody, the floors wood, and the

been in the SF fashion industry for over 30 years

It offers whimsical dresses, hoodies in muted

dressing rooms close with oversized grey velvet

and he knows his stuff. He’s committed to eco-

Azalea has always been a beloved boutique

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Maker & Moss

“I am attracted to the beauty inherent in natural materials such as wood, metal, and stone and the mixing and matching of these materials informs our refined organicindustrial style.”

— Matt Bissinger

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SHOPPING

Convert

friendly brands that are environmentally aware—

minute hostess gifts. Across the street is Dish, a

tops and bottoms individually as separates, and

many of them are based in the US. Brewer is also an

clean little shop with modern womenswear. Dish

specializes in swimsuits that fit perfectly. Swimsuits

advocate who works to persuade non-sustainable

feels like the lofty apartment of a wildly chic and

come in a variety of styles and colors, from sexy

brands to think about making their companies

worldly friend—and she’s just invited you to explore

one-pieces to tiny triangle bikinis, in navy, teal, and

more green. The selection of denim, organic cotton

her closet. Shop for Ulla Johnson peasant dresses,

coral. The fabric is incredibly soft and it gently hugs

basics, cozy knits, and tailored shorts is always

flirty tops from Rebecca Taylor, the latest styles

the female body in all the right ways. Eres also

rotating, so shop Convert often.

of Mother denim, and perfectly tailored Smythe

makes lingerie.

On the same side of the street is Lavish—a proper

blazers.

If you’ve ever been to the Blue Bottle in Hayes

party store with everything that you need to throw

Down and around the corner, on Gough, you’ll

Valley, you know of Linden Street, a quaint two-

the ultimate soirée, from cookbooks to wrapping

find the one and only Eres boutique. The Parisian

block alley in between Hayes and Fell Streets.

paper to colorful straws. It’s an ideal shop for last-

swimwear brand was one of the first to sell bikini

There’s a new reason for fashionistas to visit

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OH LÀ LÀ Shop for Parisian lingerie and swimsuits at Eres.

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LUXE LEATHER Above and left: the new Clare V. offers stylish leather accessories.

Linden: Clare V. has just opened her

V. flagships, and it has gardens that adjoin

first San Francisco location. The bright

Steven Alan. At Steven Alan, men’s and

shop is filled with covetable accessories—

womenswear is available. The clothing has

weekenders, clutches, and pouches—all in

a signature laid-back quality—there are plaid

buttery colorful leather. It’s Clare’s seventh

shirts and tees for men, silk blouses and

store nationally, but it holds a special

coulotte denim for women—think elevated

place in her heart because she lived in San

everyday basics.

Francisco for 12 years during the 90s. The

Other shops to check out in Hayes? War-

custom wallpaper features hand-drawn

by Parker the hipster opticals company;

graphics of her favorite places in the Bay

Modern Appealing Clothing or M.A.C,

Area. Note that during your birthday month,

where local designers like Tokyo Gamine

Clare V. offers an exceptional discount on

sell their artisanal goods; and Acrimony,

all merchandise. The store was designed by

a casual tiny spot for urban avant-garde de-

Kate McCullough who has done other Clare

signer wear.

Toro Tartare

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HauteCUISINE

BY KATIE SWEENEY

CAPTION TO APPEAR HERE The star of Marvel’s upcoming Captain America: Civil War never properly learned to swim (despite having a full-length pool at his New Orleans home). Even

VIVA BARCELONA The Absinthe Group’s newest restaurant serves up inspired Catalan cuisine that transports diners to the Spanish coast.

Sometimes for a restaurant to remain successful and current, it must shut down and reopen with an entirely new look and menu. Such was the case for The Absinthe Group’s (TAG) Boxing Room. On the eve of the group’s for a reconcepting. It emerged mid-summer as Barcino, a gorgeous new Catalan dining destination helmed by chef Ryan McIlwraith. Spain is having a moment in San Francisco’s culinary scene with Barcino’s sister restaurant, Bellota, flourishing in SOMA. It was only natural for TAG’s founder, industry vet Bill Russell-Shapiro, to follow the trend. While Bellota serves classic Spanish cuisine with a California twist, Barcino specializes in contemporary and innovative Catalan fare.

Inspired by Barcelona’s famed pa amb tomaquet, McIlwraith serves crusty toasted baguette slices slathered with tomato pulp and other delightful Spanish toppings like sobrasada sausage and jamon Iberico. Raw bar offerings—oyster, octopus, dry-aged beef, etc.—are creative and seasonal. The standout amongst the fish is the lightly smoked salmon with pickled plums, served on a pool

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¡DELICIOSO! Clockwise from above: chef Ryan Mcllwraith; the col salad with Tuscan kale, stonefruit, candied hazelnut, garbanzos, and goat cheese; plants on display at Barcino; the brown sugar natilla dessert.

The generously sized tapas are made with tradtional ingredients, but have an unexpected preparation or unusual presentation.

20th anniversary, the New Orleans-inspired eatery closed

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of incredible, intensely creamy almond gazpacho. The generously sized tapas are made with traditional ingredients, but have an unexpected preparation or unusual presentation. For example, the Caesar salad has all the quintessential components (Romaine lettuce, grated cheese, briny anchovies, and crisp bread), but it’s not your typical Caesar.

It’s a heart of Romaine covered in a generous layer of Manchego breadcrumbs, with boquerones (marinated anchovies) draped elegantly over the top. It’s absolutely heavenly: the texture is wonderful and the flavor perfect—it’s a dynamic dish we’d happily eat over and over again. Tortilla, the humble egg and potato pie, is indulgently reimagined as a mound of warm potato chips topped with a sunny-side up egg. Jamon, caviar, and Idiazabal cheese crema make it deliciously decadent.

A dish this opulent requires a refreshing libation to cut the richness. Luckily, Barcino’s beverage program offers plenty. There are craft cocktails (try the Up-to-Date, a well-balanced mixture of rye, orange liqueur, and oloroso sherry) and large format cava, plus interesting Spanish varietals such as Parellada, a fresh, young, delightful white wine. In the mood for dessert? The brown sugar natilla with roasted peaches, salted vanilla crumble, and sour meringue is superb; it’s creamy, sweet, fruity, and salty all at the same time.

With live greenery, spidery ferns, exposed wood beams, metal trellises, and a massive mirror with an etched map of Barcelona, the space has been given a modern transformation. Barcino proves, with a fresh look and great menu, that TAG is still at the top of their game.

THE ABSINTHE GROUP’S EMPIRE The secret behind the restaurant group’s longevity?

According to Russell-Shapiro it’s “due to the long tenure of a surprising number of our staff. They show a loyalty and interest in TAG that I hope reflects the loyalty I feel toward them. Our location is good, the food is good and I think we have built a very attractive place. But it comes down to the people who are there doing the work every day. That makes the difference.” Below, we remind you what you’ll find at each of Russell-Shapiro’s restaurants.

Absinthe Brasserie & Bar The always bustling bar and adjacent restaurant offer classic cocktails and upscale French Mediterranean food like coq au vin and grilled octopus with squid-ink risotto. Dinner is served until midnight Thursday-Saturday, so if you’re hungry after the ballet or symphony, this is the place to go.

Comstock Saloon North Beach’s old-fashioned bar features canoe oar ceiling fans, Victorian furniture, and live jazz music.

Excellent cocktails and hearty bar fare are on the menu.

Comstock is open for lunch every Friday. Order two adult beverages and lunch is free!

Bellota Travel to Spain without leaving SF when you dine at this lively Spanish eatery in SOMA. Grab a seat at the chef’s counter and revel in the bustling activity of the open kitchen or fill a booth with friends for a feast of paella. Bellota is located in the Airbnb building—during happy hour it’s a great spot for people watching.

Smoked and braised dry-aged beef short rib with choricero pepper broth and horseradish

Arlequin Cafe & Food to Go TAG’s all day operation is a casual, order-at-the coun-

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ter spot in Hayes Valley. From Indian-spiced lamb burgers to classic macaroni and cheese, the menu offers something for every taste bud. The back patio is one of the biggest and prettiest in the city.

Arlequin Wine Merchant A well-stocked wine shop accessible by the cafe. Most of the wines that are served at TAG’s restaurants can be purchased by the bottle here. There’s a wine club and friendly, informative staff. Arlequin frequently The excellent Caesar salad

hosts interesting wine events with vintners from all over the world pouring their premium blends.

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HauteDRINKS

BY KATIE SWEENEY

PINK PARTY From Michael Sedlacek at Ginger’s 1.5 ounces Lillet Rosé 1 ounce gin .5 ounce vodka .25 ounce housemade falernum

Lillet, the 145-year old French aperitif, is ideal for Indian summer sipping

ROSÉ ALL DAY “My inspiration for the Pink Party was the classic Vesper, and I wanted to use Lillet Rosé as it is timeless and refined. Elegance is learned,” Michael Sedlacek, the bar manager at Ginger’s explains.

S

an Francisco’s annual Indian summer—when the

Pink Party is served up in a martini glass, making it resemble

weather finally heats up during the months of

the wildly popular drink of the 90s, the Cosmopolitan. That’s

September and October—calls for a light, fruity,

on purpose because Ginger’s, a downstairs bar with eclectic

and versatile spirit, something perfect for sipping

decor, small tables, and a ceiling covered with upside down

in the lingering warmth on a golden afternoon.

umbrellas has a throwback feel—it’s an homage to the LGBT

Lillet, a traditional French aperitif that consists of wine

bars that once dominated the city’s nightlife scene. A DJ

blended with artisanal fruit liqueurs, is the epitome of sun-

and projector showing gay-friendly films ensures that the

soaked spirits. There are three types of Lillet: Blanc, Rouge,

atmosphere is lively and vibrant, even on a Tuesday night.

and Rosé, made respectively with white, red, and rosé wine.

Try the Pink Party at home or in the bar today.

It’s slightly sweet with a syrupy texture that’s not cloying, but full-bodied and lovely. Lillet can be enjoyed on the rocks, mixed with tonic or sparkling water to make a spritzer, or as a sweetener in a creative cocktail.

At Ginger’s, the newest bar from the team behind Bourbon & Branch, Rickhouse, Tradition, and Pagan Idol, manager Michael Sedlacek uses Lillet Rosé in a festive libation called Pink Party. It’s a potent mixture of gin and vodka with the Lillet as the base of the drink. Housemade falernum, a spice syrup that’s typically associated with Tiki drinks, adds a fragrant note to the beverage that’s finished with a dash of

2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters 2 dashes orange flower water In a cocktail shaker, combine all of the ingredients with ice. Shake vigorously.

Strain into a chilled martini glass. Enjoy immediately.

I’ve worked the “gamut from Laszlo to Range to Future Bars and wanted to provide something to our city’s nightlife that had been taken away: a revamped downtown gay hangout with respect to past LGBT bars of San Francisco that once were, Sedlacek says.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF RACHEL SWANN

BY RANDY RADIC

SAN FRANCISCO’S LUXURY HOME MARKET REMAINS STRONG Decreasing inventory and a healthy economy are pushing prices up and increasing the competition for homes.

RACHEL SWANN has amassed an impressive sales record and client list, as a top one percent producing San Francisco agent and principal at The Swann Group.

The luxury home market in San Francisco continues to get stronger

that if the inventory of available homes tightens too much, then sales

and more heated. Even though inventory sits at historically low levels,

could begin to decline. The decline would be the result of low inventory,

sales are rising. They rose 3 percent across the region on a year-over-

not a lack of demand, which remains high.

year basis. In Santa Clara County, they rose 7.3 percent, while Alameda County was up 7.1 percent and Contra Costa County rose 4.7 percent.

The housing inventory in San Jose fell by over 40 percent from June of 2016, while the available inventory in San Francisco dropped 26.6

Prices in the nine counties of the Bay Area have increased over the

percent. Despite falling inventories, employers in the Bay Area continue

last five years. It’s definitely a seller’s market right now. However, new

to hire, increasing the demand for homes and propelling prices even

home construction is straggling behind demand, and analysts indicate

higher.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF RACHEL SWANN

Sales of luxury condos and luxury houses achieved new

ties as soon as they hit the market. Over in San Jose, sales of

quarterly highs in June. Sales of luxury condominiums, priced

luxury homes priced above $3 million rose 29 percent, with

at $1.85 million or higher, rose dramatically in San Francisco

sales at the elite end of the market rising 53 percent. In fact,

during the second quarter, peaking in June, with most selling

almost 75 percent of the luxury homes sold in San Jose go

for more than the asking price. Sales of luxury single-family

for more than the asking price, followed by 70 percent of the

homes priced at $3 million and up also remain strong. Howev-

luxury homes in San Francisco.

er, condominium resales have dropped off in South Beach, Ye-

Rachel Swann of the Swann Group says, “The luxury mar-

rba Buena, and South of Market. Analysts attribute this decline

ket may have risen year over year, but it hasn’t been without

to the surge of new development, primarily high-rise projects

its challenges. You still see long days on market and an ever-

that are hitting the market.

increasing, discerning buyer in the upper echelon. They want

Affluent districts like Pacific Heights and Russian Hill are boiling pots of real estate action, as buyers compete for proper-

it all for the big price tag and are willing to wait for it. I’ve seen several homes going to the rental market as of recent.”

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HauteTRAVEL

BY KATIE SWEENEY

ONE FINE STAY POSH POOLS Who doesn’t want to stay in a house with a glamorous pool?

Above: the pool at a house in Southern California. Right: the lush backyard at a property in the French Riviera.

I

magine a world where you could spend

els, and bath products—all of the

one week lounging by the pool at a villa

typical amenities one would find at

in Cannes, the next hosting meetings on a

an upscale multi-star hotel resort.

deck overlooking Hollywood, and the following

Upon arrival, the guest is given

exploring the steps of Rome with that special

an iPhone with a local phone num-

someone—all the while never having to stay

ber and helpful travel apps to use

in a hotel or deal with the hassle of stocking

throughout the duration of the stay.

an Airbnb? A luxury, globetrotting lifestyle

This phone also directly connects

is achievable and no, you don’t need to own

to Onefinestay’s concierge. With on

houses in France, California, and Italy to have

the ground teams in all their current

it. Allow us to introduce you to Onefinestay, a

cities, someone is on call 24 hours,

home-sharing platform unlike any other. What

seven days a week. “If you look at

makes it unique? First, every property in One-

something like Airbnb, it’s not an in-

finestay’s database is visited and vetted by a

credible platform. So you’re dealing

trained team member. Each home must meet

directly with the homeowner, and

a series of rigorous hospitality standards that

you’re talking to your host, and you

include cleanliness and decor. Second, there

can’t get hold of them, and you can’t

difference with us is that you have that phone

is no interaction between the homeowner and

figure out how to work the air conditioning, well

and when you call, you’ll be able to get a hold of

the guests. Instead, guests are greeted and wel-

that’s gonna be a pretty hot night,” Julia Fitz-

someone. A Onefinestay representative will be

comed into the home by a Onefinestay employ-

Roy-Chow told Haute Living in a telephone con-

able to talk you through it and be able to resolve

ee. Third, homes are managed like hotel rooms.

versation. FitzRoy-Chow is the West Coast direc-

it.” The Onefinestay concierge is not only there

Each property is stocked with bed linens, tow-

tor of commercial activities for the brand. “The

if you need them during your stay, but through-

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF ONEFINESTAY

Meet the global brand that’s set to disrupt the luxury home rental world

out the entire process, from the moment you

homeowners can fill out a two-minute online

open the website in your internet browser to

questionnaire to see if they are a proper fit

long after you’ve turned in the home’s keys.

for the brand. “The homeowner experience is

Require a crib? Want the house to be cleaned

kind of interesting. We guide the homeown-

daily while you stay? Arriving late at night and

ers through it. Someone comes out, they see

need the kitchen stocked with eggs and cof-

your home, they understand what your kind

fee for breakfast the next morning? All of these

of needs are, and what you’re looking for, or

things, including transfers to and from airports

what your concerns are,” FitzRoy-Chow says.

and train stations, can be arranged. Simply

“They vet the home and that’s the first meet-

consult with your liaison, explaining your per-

ing, and when you’re on board, then, some-

sonal requirements and all of your desires will

one will come to take stock of your home.

be waiting for you at the home. “Being able to

What is the make of the oven? What are

curate an experience from start to finish and

the little things, like do you have to wiggle

knowing that you’re dealing with Onefinestay

this drawer like this to open it? All the little

throughout is a really big differentiator for us,”

things that our guests are going to need to

FitzRoy-Chow explains.

know. The homeowner can say ‘I would like

The superlative experience isn’t just for

this to be a no shoes household, a no smok-

guests, but also homeowners who list their

ing household. I actually want to be able to

properties on Onefinestay. Homeowners ben-

lock this cupboard’ or whatever.” The Onefin-

efit throughout the entire operation, from

estay team also works with the homeowner

marketing and insurance to cleaning and

to determine whether or not to remove person-

maintenance. The only prerequisite is that the

al possessions like family photographs. It’s all

house is available for Onefinestay guests for a

about making the homeowner feel as secure

minimum of six weeks per year. Prospective

as possible. “We do the things that are going

to make you feel comfortable, knowing you go away on your vacation, and no one’s going to bother you. Onefinestay handles everything.

Your house will be taken care of and it looks like it did when you left. But you have a nice

Being able to “curate an experience from start to finish and knowing that you’re dealing with Onefinestay throughout is a really big differentiator for us.

PARISIAN BOUDOUR Inside a two bedroom Onefinestay apartment on the Avenue de la Bourdonnais in Paris.

At left: the living room balcony has stunning views of the Eiffel Tower. Above: the chic sitting room. Below: a clean masculine bedroom.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ONEFINESTAY

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Haute TRAVEL

BY KATIE SWEENEY

check waiting for you. As a homeowner you should be able to go off on

lar concepts to Onefinestay with Travel Keys offering luxury villas in

vacation and the guest doesn’t call you, everything goes through us.

exotic locals and Squarebreak’s properties in southern Spain and the

Obviously, if there’s something really important, we’re going to keep you

French countryside appealing to the London-based European traveler.

in the loop but we want the homeowner to be able to go off and enjoy

If Espin succeeds in transforming the homes into Onefinestay locales,

themselves.”

AccorHotels will have arguably the largest luxury home-sharing service

An upmarket Airbnb competitor that provides services to both guests

in the world. “The great thing about this merger is we’re going to have

and homeowners is a natural extension of the sharing economy. In 2009,

ten thousand properties around the world, globally,” FitzRoy-Chow says.

Onefinestay’s founder, Londoner Greg Marsh, had a lightbulb moment

“That’s really exciting. It’s very fresh. One of the things that we heard a

while on vacation. “Marsh was traveling and he was looking around

lot from our guests was ‘We love you guys. We wish we could stay with

the streets and he thought ‘All these beautiful properties and no lights

you in more places.’ The nice thing about this merger is that it means

on. All vacant.’ He couldn’t find a great solution for where he wanted to stay and he was thinking ‘Hang on a minute, how great would it be to experience this city in one of these homes and live like a local in one of these empty properties?’” FitzRoy-Chow says of the startup’s birth. “He thought, ‘There’s gotta be something here.’ So, it really emerged as a solution actually, to a new type of travel.” Onefinestay

We want the homeowner to be able to go off and enjoy themselves.

launched in major cities across the world: Paris, New

”

growth opportunity now to be global.” FitzRoy-Chow acknowledges that it’s going to be a challenge, but is certain that the brand can scale on a worldwide level. “We have a lot of work to do at the moment. We’re in the process of working out how we merge these [brands] and how we deliver that consistent Onefinestay experience, which is what the brand is all about.”

Appealing to just about anyone, from multi-generation

York, LA, Miami, and Rome. Earlier this year, it debuted in San Francisco,

families to individuals traveling for business, is essential to Onefinestay’s

the South of France, the Hamptons, and a few other locals.

growth. “We really try to curate a portfolio, so we have one-beds, and

In 2016, Marsh sold Onefinestay to French hotel chain AccorHotels.

we have five-beds, and six-beds, and different price points and all over

Although he wasn’t actively seeking a buyer, when AccorHotels came

town.” Onefinestay has a strong presence in the design world and a loy-

knocking Marsh couldn’t say no. He has since moved on from the com-

al following of repeat customers, so remaining consistent to its core is

pany and today Onefinestay is run by Javier Cedillo-Espin. Espin’s first

also crucial. What it comes down to is simple hospitality. If Onefinestay

task is assimilating two other brands owned by AccorHotels—Travel

can provide better quality services than a hotel, why would anyone else

Keys and Squarebreak—under the Onefinestay umbrella. Both are simi-

choose to stay elsewhere? “There’s a reason why people are not staying

The elegant dining room at a home in the Hamptons, Jule Pond Estate

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ONEFINESTAY

WILDLIFE IN PARIS The dining room at an apartment on the Avenue de la Bourdonnais is decorated with an assortment of taxidermy.

Onefinetsay “ handles everything.

they can stay with us in more places. So we have a real

The master bathroom at the Hamptons’ Jules Pond Estate

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in a more clinical hotel environment, or another alternative. They want that curated experience. It has to come through in the pre-stay. We find out a little bit about why you’ll be there. We know if you’re repeat guests. We know your likes and we’re able to make it bespoke and personalized at that level. You get there and someone’s going to greet you, they’re going to be friendly. They know the house. They will tell you how to use the WiFi. There will be snacks. You will get you a phone, with information about the local restaurants, the area, top tips, anything in the house that you might need to know. You’re going

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ONEFINESTAY’S WEST COAST DIRECTOR JULIA FITZROY-CHOW SHARES DETAILS ON THE BRAND’S TOP PROPERTIES. Los Angeles “Sea Cloud Lane in Malibu is all about the views, and is the pinnacle of Southern California comfort.”

to have an experience where you feel supported immediately, and yes it’s an adventure and you’re experiencing something new, but you know what you’re walking into and you have the consistency in your mind, of that branded experience.” All of this adds up to make one incredible, fine stay. One we’ll gladly have at any of the brand’s expanding locales.

A colorful den at Circus Place in Edinburgh, Scotland

Miami “In Miami, it really does come down to the pool, and this one is just steps from the ocean.”

New York City “Stunning and spacious, this home features a beautiful kitchen and bold wall colors, and it definitely feels like the Upper East Side.”

A living room in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood

Hamptons

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ONEFINESTAY

”Classically American, this home is elegant and comfortable; great for summers with family by the shore.”

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Chung wears a Valentino dress, Wolford bodysuit, Giuseppe Zanotti boots, Fluer du Mal belt, VRAM earrings, and David Yurman necklace and bracelet.

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When it comes to television shows, Jamie Chung has had bad luck. The

a world where the X-Men have disappeared. “It takes place within the

pretty, 34-year old actor has starred in over 10 different series, but her

X-Men universe, within the Marvel universe, but it’s its own thing…much

characters never last more than a handful of episodes. She played Mulan

like all of the comic series, and how they branch off and make a differ-

on ABC’s hit fairy tale fantasy, Once Upon a Time; yet, unlike other cast

ent series. You have the Uncanny X-Men, you have Phoenix Rising, or

members, the warrior princess doesn’t get a happily ever after ending. On

you have all these different branches of the characters that you’re used

Gotham, Fox’s prelude to Batman, Chung’s journalist Valerie Vale is shot

to, but in different stories. Ours is very much like that,” Chung clarifies.

and written off after six episodes. However, luck in Hollywood can change

“Our X-Men world takes place in a contemporary time where the X-Men

in the blink of an eye. At least that’s what Chung is hoping for when her

are nowhere to be found.” Along with Nix, the television series is being produced by the same team that created the films: Bryan Singer, Lauren Shuler Donner, and Simon Kinberg. Singer directed the pilot, which is edgier and darker than the movies. It tells the story of two families coming together as they fight for survival.

In The Gifted, a government agency called the Sentinel Services is plucking mutants off the street and putting them in detention centers.

The Sentinels are trying to keep the public safe from mutants, even if the mutants do no harm. Stephen Moyer plays a prosecutor, Reed Strucker, who is in charge of detaining the mutants. After a dangerous incident involving a high school dance, he realizes that his two children are mutants.

Family comes first and they run from the government. At the same time, there is an underground group of mutants, similar to the underground railroad, that shuttles and transports mutants across the border, down to Mexico. The Struckers appeal to this group of mutants for help.

Blink, a runaway since she was 15, is being hunted by the Sentinel Services when she meets the underground group of mutants. They help Blink, but in doing so they lose a member of their team. Blink feels immensely guilty and this adds to the complexity of the role. “There is a negative

new television show, The Gifted, premieres on Monday, October 2. “I’ve never been on a show for more than 13 episodes, so I consider myself to be a bit of bad luck,” Chung told Haute Living on a recent sunny Saturday afternoon. “I really hope this show changes that luck around for me. Because you never know.” The Gifted is a live-action X-Men-inspired television show written for Fox by Matt Nix and produced by 20th Century Fox Television in partnership with Marvel Television. Chung plays a

stigma towards mutants,” Chung says. “The pilot finds these two families in precarious situations and they end up meeting each other in order to escape the Sentinel Services, because now the Strucker family is being chased. It’s kind of cool. It’s a tale about two families—one very conventional family, another unconventional family made up of these mutants— depending on each other in order to survive.” Although there are “crazy awesome stunts” and action sequences, Chung warns that the series is

YOU JUST POUR YOUR HEART AND SOUL INTO A PROJECT. THEN YOU DON’T KNOW HOW THE SHOW ENDS UP. YOU JUST HOPE THAT THE NETWORK ACCEPTS A SEASON TWO. mutant named Blink, a popular X-Men character with teleportation pow-

“nothing like the movie.” The Gifted’s mutants don’t wear latex costumes,

ers. “Blink is a character that a lot of people are familiar with because of

destroy buildings, or have epic battles. It’s a more grounded look at the

X-Men: Days of Future Past. Blink was originally played by the wonderful

mutant lifestyle; saving the world is not on the agenda. “They’re just try-

actress, Bingbing Fan,” Chung explains. “In that storyline, there’s a small

ing to survive. It is a very different storyline, and it’s quite interesting. It’s

group of mutants left, and they’re also being hunted. It takes place in

a take that we haven’t seen yet.” The biggest distinction is probably that

the future, and their version of Blink is very different from our version of

these mutants are not superheroes.

Blink.”

“Blink doesn’t want to be a hero. She grew up in a world where peo-

The Gifted is not a natural extension of the X-Men movie series. While

ple are bullied for being mutants. They’re outcasts, they’re teased, they’re

the characters are the same, the story is set in an alternate timeline and

beaten up. They’re living in a time where it’s not cool to be a mutant. Peo-

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MUTANT STRENGTH Chung plays the role of a mutant named Blink in ‘The Gifted,’ premiering Monday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

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Chung sitting pretty in an Issey Miyake skirt and shawl, A.L.C top, Giorgio Armani vest and, Liudmila Boots. She holds a Mark Cross purse and is wearing O2 by Oxygen White Tassel earrings, A.V Max silver joops, and a Dana Rebecca White gold bracelet.

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Chung wears an Issey Miyake skirt

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ple are terrified of you; they think you’re a freak. There are mutants

a delight. He knows his X-Men universe; he knows it very well. That’s

on our show like Thunderbird and Eclipse who don’t have markings

why they have entrusted him with it. Then you also have someone

on their face, or green skin, or red skin. They can hide the fact that

as incredible as Matt Nix, who grew up reading the comic books as

they’re mutants and live among everyone else peacefully.” With point-

well, someone who’s very familiar with this universe for The Gifted.

ed ears, unusual facial birthmarks,

We have a strong team behind the

and bright green eyes, Blink is una-

vision and the show and our world.

ble to hide that she is a mutant. “She

We’re in really good hands.” With the

has a troubled past. She was kind of

stellar production team and a base of

a loner. She never really had a group

loyal X-Men fans, Chung and the rest

to call her own or a family. She’s

of the cast and crew involved with The

quite different and she’s far from be-

Gifted are optimistic about the future

ing a hero. She’s only known how to

of the show. “You just pour your heart

survive and fend for herself, so she

and soul into a project, and everyone

really doesn’t want to think about

pays their dues, and everyone on the

anyone else but herself. She doesn’t

crew, everyone works so hard. Then

feel very useful. It’s fun to try to find

you just don’t know how the show

her place, find her place amongst the

ends up. You just hope that it turns

mutants.”

out great, and you hope that people

To find her place in the mutant

respond to it, and you hope that the

universe Chung immersed herself

network accepts a season two. It’s just

in all things Marvel. She and other

so finicky, and so challenging. You

cast members were given unlimited

just never know what’s going to hap-

access to its massive database, a col-

pen to the show. You just hope that

lection of thousands of comic books.

it lasts.”

“It was really quite cool, and I got

One thing Chung is sure of: that

familiar with the comic series Ex-

fans will be interested in tuning in. “I

SHE CAN’T HIDE One of the things that makes Blink unique is that she can’t disguise that she’s a mutant.

Her bright green eyes and pink birthmarks make it impossible.

Learn more in the premiere Monday, October 2 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.

BLINK DOESN’T WANT TO BE A HERO. SHE GREW UP IN A WORLD WHERE PEOPLE ARE BULLIED FOR BEING MUTANTS. THEY’RE OUTCASTS, THEY’RE TEASED, THEY’RE BEATEN UP. THEY’RE LIVING IN A TIME WHERE IT’S NOT COOL TO BE A MUTANT. iles—that’s where Blink is extremely heavy in the comics.” To physi-

think the fans are going to be really pleased, because you have a lot

cally transform into Blink, Chung wore “prosthetic ears, contacts, you

of characters from the comics, but they’re characters that haven’t re-

know, the whole nine. It was really fun transforming into this char-

ally been featured yet. You know? You have Polaris, who is Magneto’s

acter.” Blink is still learning how to control her power at will. She is

daughter—that’s pretty rad.” The Gifted was well-received and labeled

able to open two portals at one time. One is an entry portal and the

a success at Comic Con, which is where Chung realized she was shoul-

other is an exit portal. The entry can be anywhere, but the exit has to

dering the big responsibility of pleasing the massive X-Men fan base.

be a place that is somewhat nearby and a location that Blink has seen

“I think we have to have the fans behind us, because we’re making

before. “I can’t transfer myself to Cuba. I’ve never been to Cuba. It’s

it for them. It really is a different universe, like a universe that they

more like I can transport myself here, and then transport myself four

haven’t seen before. It’s a huge responsibility.”

or five feet away outside, or in the middle of the street, or in someone’s car. You know?”

It’s a task that Chung is more than up for. She’s played fantastical characters in the past and is thrilled to play another nuanced, inter-

Two episodes have been shot, but a total of 13 were commissioned.

esting, female role. “The female characters in the show are extremely

Chung admits that she was intimidated when she first auditioned for

powerful, and quite independent, and strong, and sassy. You have Po-

the role of Blink, but that working with Singer put her at ease. “He’s

laris who helped start the organization of the underground mutants,

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and she’s one of the leaders, and she’s fearless. I do think that they

feel more confident or empowered is something important to Chung.

took notes in terms of how successful Wonder Woman is, how she’s a

Instead of simply posting beautifully styled photos of herself, Chung

great role model.” What makes The Gifted distinct from Chung’s other

invites her tribe to the occasional exclusive giveaway in a series she

projects is the exceptional writing. “The thing is all of the writers on

calls #instantkarma. “There’s so much bullying, and there’s so much

the show have a great sense of humor. If you met Matt Nix, well, he’s

negativity on social media. I wanted to do something that kind of counteracted all the negativity. I wanted to do something that made people feel good, like send appreciation, send shout outs to your friends and tell them how much you appreciate them. #Instantkarma is a way to just feel good. It’s a way to give back to my readers and my followers, and it gives them a nice little treat.” Fans reacted positively to the campaign and Chung has kept it up partnering with brands like Kate Spade and Marriott.

To Chung, social media interactions are priceless. “You get real feedback on your work, whether it’s solicited or not. You get a lot of people who send you love when you’re having a bad day, and vice versa. I get to meet the people who are behind my fan pages, and get to know a little bit about them. I don’t know. It’s a two-way street, but it’s also so intriguing to know the people who support me in my career. I want to do something with them, supporting them and what they’re doing in their lives. I think it’s cool.” She acknowledges that her fanbase, at just one million Instagram followers, is “a manageable amount of fans.”

While she isn’t afraid to mingle with her masses, Chung’s biggest fans are her family. The San Francisco native, who grew up near City College and attended Lowell High School, frequently returns home to spend time with her siblings and parents. “One of my favorite things

THERE’S SO MUCH BULLYING AND NEGATIVITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA. I WANTED TO DO SOMETHING THAT COUNTERACTED ALL THE NEGATIVITY. SOMETHING THAT MADE PEOPLE FEEL GOOD. very sarcastic, very witty, and very clever. I feel like a lot of that is im-

to do with my dog, and my sister’s dog, and my mom, and my sister is

plemented into our show.”

to go for these really long walks. One of our favorite spots to go is Fort

When she’s not on set filming upcoming projects like this one,

Funston with the dogs. It’s beautiful. It’s like doggy heaven. It’s got

Chung has a side hustle where she doubles as a fashion blogger. ‘What

amazing views. There’s dogs everywhere, but it’s the best.” When asked

the Chung’ is the petite star’s personal blog and creative outlet. On

about growing up in SF, she is excited, almost childlike, and enthusias-

‘What the Chung,’ she shares pictures of her latest outfits, fashion

tic—eager to share her San Francisco world with whomever will listen.

and home decor tips, and even the occasional recipe, like her mom’s

“I try to come back as much as possible, like there’s no place like home,

Doenjang Jigae, a traditional Korean soup. “I started three years ago.

you know? I just love the city so much. It’s still the best city in the

I was in between gigs, and I found myself wanting some sort of crea-

world, I think. The older I get and the more I travel, the more I realize

tive outlet. I just started taking pictures on all my trips. I wanted it to

how beautiful our city is; how unique it is in terms of its history, how

be some sort of guide for my fans to go to. If they were like, ‘I live in

it’s built and what’s taken place there. I don’t know. I’m just so proud

Vancouver: where are some of the cool places to eat or up-and-coming

to be from San Francisco and to have a family history there. It’s only

bars or great tacos?’ I started to do that, but then the focus changed to

two generations back, but still, it’s two generations in San Francisco. I

more fashion. Certainly people are looking at it, which makes me real-

love it. I’m so proud of it.”

ly happy, but it also makes me happy that they’re saying that it has also

One thing she’s not proud of is SF’s insane cost of living. “A lot of my

inspired them. You put on clothes and it makes you feel a certain way,

friends or their families are being pushed out of the city, and they’ve

and as long as you have confidence, that is the most important thing.”

been there for decades. They’re getting pushed out because of the cost

Connecting with her readers, fans, and followers, inspiring them to

of living, and the companies that are moving into the city, which is

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READY TO SHINE Stephen Moyer and Chung are hopeful that their new show will succeed. Here they are during ‘The Gifted’ panel at the 2017 Fox Summer TCA at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Tuesday, August 8 in Beverly Hills, CA.

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Chung in a Preen dress, Dana Rebecca earrings, and Angora coat.

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great, but it’s conflicting. It’s great for the city, but it’s also bad for the

people dressed up for Halloween, meeting each other for the first time.

city. I think it’s bad for the locals. It certainly makes things more chal-

It was a great way to break the ice, and merge our two groups and two

lenging. I have noticed that growing up, the city’s always been kind of

families together. It was just so fun. It got a little out of hand, and peo-

laid back, and people are pretty chill, but I feel like it is changing a little

ple got a little too crazy on the first night, but it certainly helped break

bit, in terms of the working class, especially the Millennials who are

the ice.” For their first anniversary last October, Greenberg and Chung

living in the city, and kind of changing up the scene, and the vibe. It’s

decided to have a quiet night at home and hand out candy to trick-

different, but I think I miss the old city.”

or-treaters—except the evening ended up being a little too quiet. “We

She waxes nostalgic about the Sutro Baths, taking the #23 bus to

didn’t realize that people don’t trick or treat in our neighborhood. It’s

Ocean Beach, walking up to the Cliff House, and getting ice cream near

just not well lit. We live in the hills in LA, and no one really comes up

Mission Dolores. She remembers spending summer break at Indian

there. We had two people stop by the house, and it was so sad, and we

Springs up in Calistoga. When she was

were left with all this candy.” Does the

in Napa for a wedding over the Fourth

couple’s desire to spend Halloween at

of July, she was stunned to see its re-

home translate to wanting to start a

cent upscale renovation. “My parents

family soon? Not just yet. The duo are

would rent a cottage for a week at In-

still enjoying each other.

dian Springs and it was so janky. Like

In fact, spending time at home with

they used to have stand alone cottages.

her husband, chilling in her pajamas,

They were painted mint green. They

is when the down-to-earth actress

were quaint. They weren’t run down or

is most happy. She also is incredibly

anything like that, but I saw pictures

content when she’s out exploring the

of it, and I was like, ‘Oh, let’s go there.

world and visiting new places. “The

I grew up staying there.’ It was so fun,

greatest luxury is the freedom to trav-

and they have this really big pool, and

el. The best advice that I’ve ever been

it’s gorgeous, and you can rent these

given was travel as much as you can. A

silly little bikes that can seat up to four,

lot of people can’t afford to travel, or

and they have a little canopy. It’s so

they cannot travel because of political

fun! We stopped by downtown Calis-

reasons and different constraints. It’s

toga. They were having their Fourth of

quite the freedom to travel as much as

July parade, so we stayed and watched

you can.” A quick glance at her blog

that.”

and you’ll see that Chung has recently

Although she does a lot of her per-

visited Atlanta, Paris, Bali, and Hong

sonal shopping online, when she is in

Kong. For the holidays this year she’s

SF, she loves to explore the boutiques

heading to St. Louis. “The Green-

in Hayes Valley. On her next trip to the

bergs are in St. Louis, so we’re going

luxe shopping neighborhood, Chung

to St. Louis, like my entire family. My

plans on looking for layering pieces.

mom, my dad, my sister. It’ll be fun.”

Fall is her favorite season and she is

She’ll be shooting the rest of the sea-

excited to cover up. “I love a lot of lay-

son of The Gifted through December.

ers, like layers of denim, or silk chiffon

“After that, we just have a month and a

with shearling. It’s knee-high boots

half of more shooting, and then fingers

with metal details, or elaborate lacing. Fall is my favorite season of the

crossed. I’ll be able to go on a nice tropical vacation. My next trip will

year, and I think the shots that we did, the looks that were shot today,

probably be to Peru, Machu Picchu.” She and Greenberg want to hike

really showcase why I love fall. It’s all these layers, and different tex-

into the stunning ruins and camp along the way. In an ideal world, when

tures, and bold colors. It’s so fun.”

she returns home to Los Angeles, her show will be a hit and renewed for

Is her love for the season and dressing up the reason why she de-

a second season. “I’ve been on a lot of TV shows, but particularly with

cided to host her wedding to actor Bryan Greenberg on Halloween

this one, you don’t know what’s going to happen. It’s not a procedural

weekend in 2015? She laughs and explains that no, it was a normal

show where you have a new case or a new villain every episode. It’s like

bride’s dilemma of her preferred venue’s limited availability. “It was the

Christmas every time I get a new script, and it’s going to be really great.

only weekend available for the venue, because it’s quite a popular venue.

I’m so looking forward to everyone seeing The Gifted.” Blink all you want,

We were like, ‘You know what? Screw it. It’s Halloween weekend; let’s

but you don’t want to miss her. Chung is a class act whose luck is about to

ask everybody to come in costume for the welcome dinner.’ It was 273

change. . . for the better.

FLYING HIGH Chung isn’t slowing down.

Here she walks the roof at the Sofitel as if it were a catwalk in a Michael Kors blouse and pants, Milly top, Max Mara belt, Lady Bird earrings, Alchima di Ballin shoes, and Zues and Dione purse.

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CHANEL FINE JEWELRY Les BlĂŠs de Chanel DE GRISOGONO collection brooch, white Bracelet and ring in pink gold, gold and diamonds icy diamonds, diamonds.

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CHOPARD Precious Chopard Collection earrings and ring in white gold, set with pear-shaped and additional diamonds.

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Reza Ruban necklace composed of sapphires and diamonds, set on blackened white gold

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MESSIKA High Jewelry ‘Paris est une Fête’ collection Flappers Choker, made of white gold and diamonds

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VAN CLEEF AND ARPELS À Cheval bracelet, made of white gold and diamonds

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REZA Nuage PerlĂŠ bracelet featuring pear-shaped diamonds set on white gold

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DE GRISOGONO Bracelet and ring in pink gold and icy diamonds

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PIAGET Schiuma Di Mare ring in white gold and diamonds

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PIAGET Schiuma Di Mare necklace in white gold and diamonds

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PIAGET Schiuma Di Mare earrings in white gold and diamonds

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Gn CLOSEUP

LEADSThePACK

FASHION DESIGNER ANDREW GN CREATES LUXURY GOWNS FOR A GLOBAL TRIBE OF LOYALISTS–INCLUDING SF’S MOST STYLISH SWANS

The excitement in the air is thick and contagious in the back room at Betty

Chang, to interior designer, Hillary Thomas, wears his designs. “Most of these

Lin on Sacramento Street in San Francisco’s tony Presidio District. The most

girls were introduced to me by [the aforementioned publicist] Allison Speer.

exquisite clothing—heavy jackets with oversized sleeves covered in intricate

Allison is a friend of mine. I don’t even see it as a working relationship—we are

gold embroidery, long-sleeved satin 20s-inspired jewel-toned dresses, strapless

just having fun,” Gn told Haute Living over coffee at AQ on the eve of his trunk

ball gowns with cinched waists and white damask bodices—hangs on racks that

show. “Allison introduced me to all her girlfriends, so we all became friends.

overflow with items, crammed into the small space. Everywhere you look there

Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, and even Mr. Valentino, they were all friends with

are sumptuous details. Feathers, brocade, iridescent fabrics, ruffles, lace, fur,

their clients.” His biannual visits not only cultivate the friendships and increase

and fringe abounds. A publicist and the shop owner converse in one corner,

sales, but they are also reason to celebrate. When Gn comes to town (“I nor-

while two assistants push their way in between the hanging masterpieces. One

mally stay at the Mandarin Oriental,” he says of the downtown hotel which is

gently steams the wrinkles out of a luxurious deep-purple drop-waist dress. The

now actually a Loews Regency) there is always a special lunch or dinner in his

other assistant carefully unwraps a multicolored printed long-sleeve look from

honor. For his next visit, in late October, Gn will be the honorary chair at the San

plastic. At the center of all this is a man dressed in black. Despite the elegant

Francisco Fall Art and Antiques Show. It’s an ideal fit: all of his friends, like gala

chaos that erupts around him, fashion designer Andrew Gn is calm, his shiny

committee chairs Dede Wilsey and Alexis Traina, and ladies about town Yurie

head and relaxed smile make him appear Buddha-like. Although he’s based in

Pascarella and Akiko Yamazaki, can wear his confections.

Paris, the couturier visits San Francisco twice a year to host trunk shows at Betty Lin’s boutique. Today’s frenzy is in anticipation of tomorrow’s show.

Gn has a huge following here: everyone from plastic surgeon, Dr. Carolyn

The ready-to-wear designer enjoys dressing the women of the Bay Area because, he says, “San Francisco is even more adventurous than New York society.

New York tends to be a little more severe or austere. San Francisco can be el-

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

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A PASSION FOR DESIGN The interrnational creative genius at a party hosted in his honor last year at Ken Fulk’s loft.

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CLOSE UP egant, but it can be cha-cha at the same time. I think that cha-cha factor

it’s cheaper looking.” He pauses, melodramatically before adding, “I am

is important—being able to take risks is important in fashion.” Gn also

certainly anti-fast fashion and big pocket. My goal right now is to be able

thinks that chic San Franciscans are extremely sophisticated and that

to design something which is so luxurious and so special that it can not

the social structure, our mixture of old money families and new young

be copied within 48 hours.” While fast fashion is the downside of social

techies, makes it an exciting place for high-end fashion. “The most in-

media, the upside is that Gn uses it to further his business. “You know

teresting thing here is the blend of people. I dress people from those two

we sell gowns, evening gowns, thru Instagram,” he says. “They send their

worlds. Also for the fact that there are lots of balls, symphony openings,

measurements over and we fit them on Skype. Technology changes the

lunches and dinners, makes it [San Francisco] a very socialite place with

whole thing.” It also makes the world smaller and allows Gn to person-

lots of opportunities to dress up and we all love that. I love seeing women

ally connect with the women who wear his clothes. “It’s amazing because

dress up.”

you know we have [Instagram] followers from Brazil, South Africa, and

Although his designs are constantly being worn by celebrities—every-

Spain. We follow them and see what’s going on. We are available in Africa,

one from Kendall Jenner and Emma Stone to Jessica Chastain and Mar-

we are available in Australia, and we work with Matches and many other

ion Cotillard have donned Gn’s creations—Gn says, “I always prefer to

websites”—meaning his tribe of followers is truly global.

see a real woman wearing my clothes.” Real women like the well-heeled

Does he ever worry that he is going to disappoint his devoted follow-

ladies he dresses in SF. The collection he’s showing at Betty Lin, pre-fall

ing? Not really. Gn is a master of design who understands fashion at its

2017, is something he calls “global tribal” and is perfect for the everyday

most basic level—that it’s all about having fun and finding pure joy in the

fashion-forward-thinking female. “I believe that all of us belong to a tribe

clothes. “In fashion, giving them what they need is sometimes not the

in one way or another generations ago, ages ago, and now what is a tribe?”

thing to do. You have to surprise them as well,” he says with a mischievous

he wonders when referring to the global tribal look. “There is no such

grin. “The thing is they know me. By the time they see the clothing, they

thing as ‘I am a pure Irish,’ ‘I am a pure Chinese’—it’s all so mixed.” Gn,

say ‘OMG this is exactly what I want and what I need.’ It’s a very complex

who speaks seven languages, is a quarter Japanese and three-quarters

relationship: of what they think they need and what they think they don’t

Chinese, but he grew up in Singa-

need. You give them what they need,

pore. He studied design at Central

and they don’t need it anymore. So

Masters from the Domus Academy in Milan. “I’ve lived all over the place. There is no such thing as a pure tribe anymore. That’s why I call it global tribal, so it’s kind of nice. This is our culture today.

PARTY PERFECT A gown from Andrew Gn’s 2018 Cruise Collection is the ideal look for the San Francisco Opera’s Opening Ball.

We don’t have something that is pure, someone who says, I’m 100

MY GOAL RIGHT NOW IS TO BE ABLE TO DESIGN SOMETHING WHICH IS SO LUXURIOUS AND SO SPECIAL THAT IT CAN NOT BE COPIED WITHIN 48 HOURS.

percent American—and even that means you are a mix as well.”

you design something that they think they don’t want, but now they need it.”

He does worry about running out of ideas. “Not being able to come up with new ideas for the coming season is my biggest fear. I think it’s a fear for a lot of designers.” To ensure that his idea well doesn’t dry up, Gn is in constant pursuit of inspiration. He travels twice a month, has an encyclopedic knowl-

edge of world history that he looks back on, and collects art. “The minute

Gn develops four distinct collections per year. Along with pre-fall,

you sort of panic then you will not be able to think of anything, but I

there is fall, spring, and resort/cruise. “Instead of presenting two collec-

always let it flow, naturally. If I think that I’m running out of ideas what I

tions, we are doing four. The rhythm gets faster and faster, so it’s a lot of

have to do is go for a trip. Or I go into my personal art collections and I’ll

work. It’s going to be very, how should I say it? It’s very demanding.” To

pick up a book. I’ll look at some fabric samples. That is the whole point

stay on top of things he tries to be very well informed at all times. Gn

of collecting art: because I’m always looking at beautiful things and they

reads a ton—he just finished reading The Dream of the Red Chamber in

really inspire me.”

Chinese for the fourth time—and is constantly browsing Christie’s sales

Gn is also inspired by his mother. “My mother is a very elegant women.

catalogs. He also turns to social media, which he has a love-hate relation-

She was one of the first women in Singapore who used to keep a house

ship with. “Getting into social media is one of the most important things

in England and she would shop at Ossie Clark, Browns, and Geoffrey

and I think social media is actually changing many things in fashion, but

Beene. She would wear Chanel gowns. As a child, it was very inspiring

it is really a problem because you see everything.” Gn is referring to fast

to see all these different things.” His cosmopolitan parents traveled fre-

fashion; when retailers like Zara and H&M quickly make carbon cop-

quently and collected antiques. His dad also inspired him creatively. “My

ies of the looks seen on the runway. These imitation looks hit the racks

father was a merchant, so he was traveling around looking for all these

long before the runway originals do and are sold at a fraction of the cost.

beautiful fabrics—beautiful saris from India, beautiful batiks from In-

Although he doesn’t name the exact retailer, he says that one “copied

donesia, beautiful silks from Japan—and my mother would make them

line by line one of my dresses, but it was not as good looking because

into dresses or suits and that was also in the beginning. At a very young

PHOTOS COURTESY OF ANDREW GN

St. Martins in London and got a

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age I would see a mixing of all these things and that was my very first fashion experience.” His mastery of mixing—combining layers, textures, fabrics, colors, prints, and shapes—is visible in all of his collections. Is an intricate folkloric dress inspired by Russia or Mexico? It’s a mixture of both. Is that spectacular print cherry blossoms or sea anemone? It’s a little bit of each.

“My collection is never like—just one thing. It’s always a mix of different things. I guess I am a greedy boy. I’m not satisfied with only one thing. I want many things. It’s also like modern cuisine as well, you want a lot of things: different flavors balancing each other.”

While Gn loves the over-the-top opulence of combining many things in his designs, on a personal level he’s much more subdued. He’s rarely seen wearing print or color. His all-black uniform consists of plain t-shirts, turtlenecks, pants, and jackets. He’s creating so much fantastical fashion then when it comes to himself he’s simply not interested. He equates it to the

MAKE A STATEMENT Looks from Andrew Gn’s 2018 Cruise Collection are not for the faint of heart. “San Francisco is more adventurous than New York society,” Gn says. “SF can be elegant, but it can be cha-cha at the same time. I think that chacha factor is important— being able to take risks is important in fashion.”

world of a Michelin-starred chef. “When you are cooking the most fabulous food the whole day, what you want when you go home is a simple salad and an omelette. All fashion, all day and I don’t feel like doing that all over again when I’m at home.” Talk of an omelette and a salad

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turns Gn’s thoughts toward food. He loves to cook and when he does, he treats his ingredients like he does his designs. “It’s no longer just spicy grilled meat and vegetables. I am obsessed with cooking. When I cook it’s all about mixing very unexpected things together.”

Tonight he’ll dine at one of his favorite restaurants in San Francisco—Cotogna, Quince, or Zuni. If he’s in the mood for dim sum, he’ll go to Yank Sing. But before he can eat, it’s back to Betty Lin to finish overseeing the unpacking of his ornate artisanal gowns. Gn turns to go, but stops and says he wants to share his motto. “Be gutsy and fearless,” he says. “Ultimate luxury, that is my mantra. Beauty and luxury always—no compromises.” Words to live by from the global fashion tribe’s worldly leader.

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A WARM WELCOME In her new book, Sims invites readers into her home and gives them a glimpse of her everyday private life.

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MODEL Mother A

MOLLY SIMS HAS TRADED PRIME TIME FOR PLAYTIME AND THE CATWALK FOR BABYTALK. HERE SHE OPENS UP ABOUT DOMESTIC BLISS.

BY KATIE SWEENEY

AFTER GIVING BIRTH TO THREE CHILDREN IN LESS THAN FIVE years, Molly Sims is more super mother than supermodel. Instead of walking the runways, she’s chasing runaway toddlers. Instead of traveling to exotic locations to shoot Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue, she’s staging iPhone shoots at home that chronicle the monthly growth of her eighth-month old son, Grey Douglas. Instead of hosting MTV’s House of Style, she hosts a DIY mom-friendly YouTube channel. Instead of filming PHOTO COURTESY OF ALLEN DANIEL

scenes for an upcoming episode of her former hit show Las Vegas, she films videos discussing her favorite back-to-school backpacks for her namesake lifestyle blog. “You get engaged, then you get married. Then you get pregnant. Then you get pregnant again. Then you get pregnant again. For me, all the change was a little overwhelming,” Sims recently told Haute Living. And yet, she takes it gracefully and passionately with stride. Instead of wallowing, she’s embraced the chaos that is her current life and refers to it lovingly as a “happy mess.” In fact, she has a neon red sign with those words on a wall at her home. It serves as a reminder to welcome the craziness and all the challenges it brings. “I mean, it can get messy. That’s for sure. I guess my best advice is embrace the mess and be involved in it and don’t miss those moments. It’s hard. I’m not going to lie. It’s a lot, but it’s that beautiful happy mess,” she says with a hint of Southern twang in her voice.

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glamorous and savvy one. The people she mentions in the book range

stepped back from her acting and modeling career to focus on being

from experts like parenting guru Dr. Robin Berman to fellow bloggers

a mother, she has not stopped working. It’s quite the opposite: she’s

such as the Glitter Guide’s Taylor Sterling to her famous friends—Cindy

thrown herself into creating original content for her website, MollySims.

Crawford (who shares her Casamigos margarita recipe), Jessica Alba,

com, including weekly videos for her YouTube channel. She published

and Jennifer Garner. Sims acknowledges that she can’t do it all alone.

a best-selling book, The Everyday Supermodel: My Beauty, Fashion,

“I talked to people and I asked a lot of questions. I built a village. I built

and Wellness Secrets Made Simple, in which she shares her hard-earned

a mom village,” she says.

fashion, beauty, and fitness advice while encouraging readers to be the

Like her website, the book is a direct look into Sims’ personal life.

best version of themselves. And this fall, on October 10 to be exact,

Everything pictured—a first-birthday white-layer cake, a tidy mud-

she’s coming out with a sec-

room with navy shelves, a couch

ond book, Everyday Chic:

covered in tasseled throw pillows—

My Secrets for Entertain-

is an actual part of Sims’ everyday

ing, Organizing, and Decorating at Home. “It’s about what tips and tricks I can give you in terms of making things look better and seem better. Like things that take a lot of effort, make them look effortless. Put a little bit of love in your family, yourself, and your house.

How can I organize some-

DON’T BE AFRAID OF CHANGE. IT’S THE BEST THING. SOMETIMES IT’S THE SCARIEST THING, BUT THE BEST THINGS THAT HAPPEN IN MY LIFE ARE WITH THE BIGGEST AMOUNT OF CHANGE.

chic. The cake? That was for her daughter Scarlett’s first birthday.

The mudroom? She was inspired by her son Brooks’ preschool to create a series of cubbies, baskets, and shelves to store the family’s essentials (hats, sunscreen, etc.). The pillows? She’s collected those over the years. Not only do readers get a glimpse of her family life and relationship with husband, Scott Stu-

thing a little better? How

ber, but they also get a good sense

can I make a one-pot chick-

of who she is as a woman and role

en that’s awesome and will feed a family of five for three days? Here’s

model. Her writing style is friendly, unpretentious, and self-deprecat-

how to make your door look more expensive just by adding glossy

ing. It’s authentic and real. Sims is the sort of girl you want as an older

paint. It’s little tips and tricks. I brought on great experts. I brought on

sister—she provides tough love in a compassionate way. She’s the type

people in the entertaining business, moms, a few celebrities.”

of gal pal who tells you that your outfit isn’t working or that there’s still

Sims’ ability to rely on experts is what makes her so relatable and

time to find The One at age 35 (she didn’t meet Stuber until she was

down to earth. She knows she can’t organize her pantry as well as a

38) or that you shouldn’t be afraid of life’s curveballs. “The best advice I

professional, so she hires one and then shares the professional’s contact

can give someone young is don’t be afraid of change. It’s the best thing.

information with all her friends. She’s the first to admit that she’s “not

Sometimes it’s the scariest thing. Honestly, it’s the best thing. The best

a foodie” on the same level as Martha Stewart or Ina Garten, but rath-

things that happen in my life are with the biggest amount of change.”

er, just a normal mom trying to feed her family—albeit an incredibly

Sims is confident in herself and now that she’s in her 40s, she’s

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MOLLY MADE On her namesake lifestyle blog, Sims shares recipes and parenting advice. Above: she poses with her eightmonth-old son, Grey.

Although the Kentucky native with classic California-girl looks has

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MOMMY AND ME Sims is a hands-on mother. Left: she plays with her adorable two-yearold daughter, Scarlett.

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learned to let go of worrying too much. The final chapter in the book is titled “keeping sh*t real.” She realizes that the haters are going to hate and there is nothing she can do about it, so why let it get her down? “Honestly, I don’t even care anymore. I just burst out laughing. I’m like ‘God, the news must be really slow to have a whole Daily Mail article dedicated to me holding a phone case upside down,’” Sims says. She is referring to a recent article in which she is mocked for posing with an iPhone upside down. “All the people who are in the public who have a public lifestyle, we just have to do the best we can. No one’s perfect. I mean, you’ll get criticized wearing your babybjörn one inch higher or one inch lower. People will tear you apart just to do it. Mommy shaming can be really bad. We need to be each other’s advocates as opposed to haters.”

Sims is concerned about how social media will affect the life of her young daughter. “It’s tricky. That’s the one thing I do worry about even now. I think because social media has changed all of that so much and it’s so—everything is about being Photoshopped and Photoshopped again, and Instagram and Facetime. You just have to be a positive reinforcement that you’re enough and you’re good,” she

EVERYDAY CHIC Top takeaways from Molly Sims’ new book Everyday Chic: My Secrets for Entertaining, Organizing, and Decorating at Home.

sighs before continuing. “For me, I have to be careful of not talking

On feeding a family: “You don’t have to grow all your own vegetables or

about dieting. I can’t say ‘Oh, God. I look fat in these jeans.’ I also try

bake your own bread to feed your family well. I want the very best for my

not to expose her too early to all of that. She’s not going to have an

brood, but I am not going to make everything from scratch. Come up with prac-

iPhone when she’s five. It’s not happening. It’s okay if you do it. It’s

tical, healthy solutions that work. Keep in mind that food is about more than

just not for me and my family. Because I was a model and because

what we eat. It is about love, reward, and ritual.”

I’m someone in the public, I am probably more self-conscious about it. I don’t want her to think ‘Oh, you have to be skinny.’ No, you have

On entertaining: “Serve dishes that make your mouth water, play music that

to be smart! You can be beautiful, but let’s focus on being smart and

moves you, and most important, remember that your guests are much more

you’re enough.”

likely to remember good company and good conversation than a chic center-

Every now and then Sims has to remind herself that she’s doing enough as a mother. “It’s hard. I’m normally the captain of the ship

piece. Follow my mantra, which I refer to as the three S’s: simple, stylish, and stress-free.”

management, you know, the guilt. I have this immense amount of

On keeping a home: “Happiness and harmony at home can be cultivated in

guilt. I feel like I’m not doing this more or I’m doing this too much.”

the physical environment: is our home clean, organized, cozy, and comfort-

Still, she’s not putting too much pressure on herself and she makes it

able? But it is also about the emotional environment: are we respecting one

a point to schedule me time. “Keep that part of you because the bet-

another, following a family code of conduct, and supporting one another emo-

ter you are, the better mom you’re going to be, the better wife you’re

tionally? A happy, healthy home has as much to do with the way a home is

going to be, the better girlfriend you’re going to be, the better friend

physically set up as it is about the energy and attitudes inside its four walls.”

you’re going to be, the better sister you’re going to be, if you still have

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and sometimes that ship is rocky. So it’s definitely—I think time

FREE TO BE Above: Sims lets her children, including son Brooks, be who they want to be.

Left: Sims writes out her to-do list in the morning.

you. If you just never get out, never change out of your yoga clothes

On decorating: “Quality decor and design do not have to break the bank.

in the morning… You’ve got to make yourself feel good.” Facials, date

Good design can be found everywhere, from exclusive showrooms to inde-

nights, time to make baby food—Sims schedules it all. Her life is full,

pendent boutiques to big-box furniture stores to flea markets! It’s okay to make

but she’s loving it. When asked if she’s contemplating a fourth child

mistakes—I’ve made many of them in my homes. Decorating is about trial and

she quickly answers, “We are complete. This shop is closed!” Does

error, and learning what you like and what works for you and your family.”

she have any plans to return to television or the catwalk anytime soon? “No, I don’t. I miss it. I love it. I’m going to go back to it, but

On happiness: “Life is about sucking the marrow out of it. Living it. And loving

I’m going to enjoy them first—my family. When am I most happy?

it. It’s about knowing what you can physically do and letting go of the rest.

Reading books to my kids—and having a glass of wine at night.” Spo-

Life isn’t about being perfect. Perfect is a unicorn, people. It doesn’t exist. Life is

ken like a true modern-day model mother.

about keeping sh*t real.”

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SHOW BUSINESS The Opera Ball involves two glorious sets: one on stage and one for the party revelers. Above: Puccini’s Turandot; production by visual artist David Hockney.

Right: the decor in pavilion at last year’s event.

GALORE! Galas

INSIDE THE SEASON’S MOST THRILLING BALLS AND NOT-TO-BE-MISSED CHARITY EVENTS

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or San Francisco’s most sophisticated denizens, summer is a relatively tame time. A quick glance at society photographer Drew Altizer’s website and it’s obvious there is not much going on, and when it comes to galas and other charitable events, summer is the off season. Plus, the cold and foggy weather is unbearable and many people spend July and Au-

gust outside of the city. Public relations guru Allison Speer summers in Sun Valley, Idaho. Interior designer Ken Fulk spends every weekend between May and October at his Cape Cod beach house in Provincetown. The Trainas split their time between Rhode Island and Napa. However, come September everyone is back in the Bay for the official start of the social season. Table invitations are sent, gowns are purchased, suits are tailored, and blowout

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appointments are made—

a spectacular set and

it’s gala time!

well known arias.

The one-two punch of

Turandot was the

the Opera and Symphony

final

openings are arguably the

by Puccini and it also

biggest events of the season.

marks the final Opera

October brings the annual

Ball opening perfor-

Fall Antique and Arts Show,

mance for the com-

a yearly bash that brings

pany’s music director,

internationally

Nicola

acclaimed

opera

written

Luisotti.

At

decorists into town. In an-

the end of the 2017-

ticipation of the thrill that is

18 season Luisotti will

fall in San Francisco, we’re

leave his post with the

previewing these three very important charity events.

SF Opera. In recognition of his 12-year tenure, Luisotti is this year’s gala honoree. “While he's been conducting in San Francisco, he's cre-

THE OPERA BALL

ated so many memorable performances for our audiences. It's a real

First up: the Opera Ball 2017 at the Imperial Palace on Friday, Sep-

pleasure to be able to honor him because he's so exceptionally tal-

tember 8. The gala celebrates the opening of the company’s 95th sea-

ented and he's positively charming,” Jane Mudge, the Opera Guild’s

son and it promises to be an extravagant and dazzling evening. The

president told Haute Living on a chilly August afternoon. “He made

performance is Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot, a majestic tale set in

his debut in 2005 and became our music director in 2009. I went

ancient Peking. The title character is a gorgeous, but cold-hearted

back and I looked—and he's conducted over 40 operas and concerts

princess who never wants to be controlled by a male counterpart.

for the San Francisco Opera. That's a lot when you think about the

In order to ensure that she never has to marry, she’s crafted three

amount of work they do in the seasons. Our patrons look forward to

riddles that must be solved by every possible suitor. If they fail to

the tradition of seeing him on the podium opening night.” Patrons

answer the questions, they are beheaded. An exiled prince, blinded

can also look forward to illuminating performances by some of the

by Turandot’s beauty, proclaims his love for her and promptly solves

opera world’s top talents, including Austrian soprano Martina Sera-

her mysteries. He challenges her to find out his name by morning,

fin in the title role, American tenor Brian Jagde as Calaf, American

saying that if she does, he will die. It’s a passionate love story with

soprano Toni Marie Palmertree as Liù, and American bass Raymond Above: Opera Ball 2017 gala co-chairs Courtney Labe (left) and Maryam Muduroglu (right) with San Francisco Opera Music Director Nicola Luisotti.

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Sumptuous decor at the 2016 Opera Ball

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The VIP tent is a less crowded place to enjoy the concerts

Aceto as Timur. English artist David Hockney is behind the set

teractive elements and plenty of fanciful surprises. At last year’s

design and Garnett Bruce is the show’s director. However, the

French-inspired themed ball, opera goers were invited to snap

night is more than a sensational performance, it’s also a spec-

photos with beautiful white poodles.

tacular ball.

The actual evening of the ball is orchestrated like a fine-tuned ballet. The event begins promptly at 5 p.m. with a cocktail recep-

Mudge, who chaired the ball two years ago, explains. “We have

tion in the Beaux Arts foyer of the Opera House. One of Mudge’s

two amazing co-chairs, Courtney Labe, who lives on the Pen-

favorite memories of the ball is the start to the night when SF’s

insula, and Maryam Muduroglu, who lives in San Francisco.

finest arrive in their finery. “In 2015, I co-chaired with my dear

They're managing the details from décor to ticket sales, and

friend, Karen Kubin. Right before 5 p.m., when the guests were

they've been really working all year to build the enthusiasm and

to arrive, we decided to go out on the front steps of the War Me-

the support for this cultural and social milestone.” Event de-

morial Opera House and greet the guests. It was a thrill to see

signer J. Riccardo Benavides is the mastermind who will trans-

the arrivals. There was such excitement in the air! There was a

form a pavilion adjacent to the War Memorial Opera Building

real joyful spirit, and I'll never forget that feeling. It was an in-

into an Imperial Palace. “This is one of the best things about

credible evening. And the evening just started off with the right

being president: You get to work with the chairs and I saw a

feeling, and I think people had a wonderful time.” At 6 p.m., the

sneak preview of the décor,” Mudge gushes excitedly. “It is the

750 guests will move to the Imperial Palace pavilion for din-

most amazing décor for the tent. It's such an elegant view of

ner by McCalls Catering and Events. The ball has introduced a

the Summer Palaces in China. I think you're going to be blown

partnership with Craig and Kathryn Hall and Hall Wines will be

away. He's just pulled out all the stops. You'll feel like you've

poured at the dinner. At 8 p.m., guests move into the theater for

been transported to these Imperial Palaces. I can't help but re-

Turandot. Afterward, the festivities continue into the wee hours

ally be excited about it. That moment when people walk into

of the night with cocktails, savories, and sweets in the tent. The

the tent—it'll just take their breath away.” Guests can expect in-

band Pop Rocks is sure to get the lively crowd dancing.

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AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Above: The ball marks the start of Nicola Luisotti’s last season with the Opera. Right: a scene from last year's opera ball.

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Musical director Michael Tilson Thomas conducts the 2016 Symphony Gala

The following week, the main event is the San Francisco Symphony’s 2017 Opening Night Gala on Thursday, September 14. According to gala chair Priscilla Geeslin, preparations for the evening began last November. “It's a lot of planning, you know. First of all who is going to be on the committees. I have a great dinner committee that reports to me, for lack of a better term, to set up what the dinner is going to look like in the Patrons’ Tent,” Geeslin told Haute Living in early August. “Then we discuss, early on, décor, dinners, our approach to selling, social media; we have a social media chair this year, who has been amazing. And then what the overall look of the evening is going to be. From, you know, when you first step on the sidewalk going into Davies till the end of the evening with the after-parties. We all get together and think about, well, what is it that we want to have at the Gala? What is it that makes the Gala interesting, and exciting for people so that they want to come year after year? For some people it's the dinner and being with their friends, and putting together these tables. But it's also the opening of this spectacular institution that we have in the San Francisco Symphony. Starting that season of music that I think we all look forward to.”

The Symphony’s gala follows a similar format to the Opera Ball, but what makes it unique is that there are four separate dinners before the show. Geeslin explains it like this: “There are various dinners. There's Symphonix, there's Symphony Supper, there is dinner in the Wattis Room, and the Patrons’ Dinner. I'm the overall chair, with an incredible group of people who are chairing the other events that evening. So we all work together. They've already sold out Symphonix, Wattis Room isn't far behind, and Patrons’ Dinner isn't far behind.” All guests are invited to either City Hall or Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall at 5 p.m. for a cocktail reception. From there, symphony lovers have a variety of dining options

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WHAT THE EVENTS BENEFIT The Opera Ball Proceeds fund the Opera Guild’s education programs and other initiatives of the company including interactive workshops for kids and the Aria Festival where children write and produce original operas. “We started bringing students to the main stage for opera 78 years ago,” Jane Mudge the Opera Guild’s president says. “We provide increasingly substantial in-school programs—a lot of it fills a gap when schools eliminate music instruction from the curriculum.”

The Symphony Gala The opening night event benefits the San Francisco Symphony’s many artistic, community, and education programs. “The money that gala guests are paying is going to something that is truly worthwhile and a part of our community,” Priscilla Geeslin, the chair of the event says.

“Our education programs stand out. We get to support our Youth Orchestra, Adventures in Music, etc.” Proceeds also provide mentoring for

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children musicians and musical education for every student in grades 1-5 in San Francisco’s public elementary schools.

San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show For the past 36 years, the event has donated to the Enterprise for High School Students, a nonprofit that helps young adults and teenagers prepare for life in adulthood. “The workshops are intensive and powerful for these students because it gives them a leg up in a world that they might not have had without Enterprise,” the show’s director Ariane Trimuschat says. At the 2016 show, close to $600,000 was raised to

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to choose from.

The most exclusive meal is the Patrons’ dinner, which takes place in a tented pavilion. This is where SF’s upper echelon of philanthropists can be found come symphony night. The next level down is the dinner that takes place in the Wattis room at Davies Symphony Hall. The Symphony Supper and the Symphonix events are for younger professionals—both meals occur in the elaborately and clean. We worked with an incredible group called Blueprint. I'd like to say I'm the creative genius behind it, but I'm not,” Geeslin says of the event’s overall elegant look. “Blueprint puts together something spectacular and always lovely. They did it last year and I loved working with them and we're working together with them again this year. Dan McCall is putting together a great dinner; great wines, great sparkling wines, and I think that's what makes it such a wonderful evening, and why people really love coming to it.” Each dinner package coincides with a different seating assignment for the main event.

Just before 8 p.m. everyone parades from City Hall

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decorated City Hall. “It's going to be modern; very fresh

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PARTY TIME Above: The 2016 Symphony Supper inside City Hall’s Grand Rotunda.

Right: the after party in full effect.

and the other dinner locations to Davies for the performance. Music director Michael Tilson Thomas has put together a spectacular show. The entire upcoming season will pay tribute to Leonard Bernstein, in celebration of the composer’s 100th birthday. The concert will open with his overture to Candide. Superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma is performing two beloved works, Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme and the Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1.

The orchestra will then perform perennial favorite, Ravel’s Boléro. Speaking of the actual show, Geeslin breathlessly says, “It's always different. We always try to be very, very creative. I think the exciting part about this year is that YoYo Ma is going to be playing. And that's always... What's the right way to put that? He is so fabulous. To be playing with our incredible orchestra, and with Michael, that's going to be the highlight of the evening.” Geeslin says her favorite moment every year is just after every one takes their seats in the grand hall. “It's the excitement of walking into the hall and hearing the Star Spangled Banner.

You realize that you have a year ahead of you full of incredSan Francisco Symphony President Sako Fisher and Priscilla Geeslin

ible music and incredible opportunity to hear all kinds of music—that's what Michael programs so beautifully at the symphony, and I think that's what people look forward to.”

After the performance, guests will filter to a tented pavilion on Grove Street where there will be two stages with live music entertainment, including a set by DJL!. Pine Ridge Vineyards and Seghesio Family Vineyards are generously providing the wine for the entire evening. Many of the city’s best restaurants, such as Top of the Mark, Maybeck’s, Salt & Straw, and The Dorian, will have stations

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set up and will be serving bites and drinks. The party will carry on late into the night.

"It's always different. We always try to be very very creative. The exciting part is that Yo-Yo Mama is going to be playing.

To be playing with our incredible orchestra and with Michael, that's going to be the highlight of the evening."

SAN FRANCISCO FALL ART & ANTIQUES SHOW PREVIEW GALA For a completely distinct gala experience, purchase tickets to the 36th annual San Francisco Fall Art & Antiques Show Preview Gala. The event takes place later in the season on Wednesday, October 25 at Fort Mason. Nearly 2,000 sophisticated patrons come together at the inspiring event that features live music, caviar and vodka stations, and a luxurious buffet spread. Anyone who has shared an Instagram of a bouquet of beautiful blooms, should get excited because the show’s theme this year is Flower Power.

“It is sort of a nod to the Summer of Love. We like to find something that is really powerful across all types of art and Willie Brown and Sonja Molodetskaya at the 2016 Symphony Gala

antiques and last year, our theme was Animalia, focusing on animal imagery. And this year we felt like, given the anniversary, [it seemed appropriate] but also just given

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Above: Catherine Kwong’s vignette at the 2016 show

The show’s director Ariane Trimuschat

the fact that flowers are such an important aspect of anything that

set up, and which way they wanted it to face and how many walls they

you see that is beautiful,” Ariane Trimuschat, the show’s director told

wanted to have. It allowed for more corner booths. And with a corner

Haute Living over the phone. “Flowers can be used in so many ways

booth you can usually do more as an exhibitor.”

in furniture, in textiles, in paintings, so it just seems like the per-

The preview party is the start to a long weekend of events. The

fect theme for this year.” International fashion designer Andrew Gn

show runs from Thursday, October 26 through Sunday, October 29.

(read more about him in our profile on page 74), who is known for

There is a lecture series where people like Miles Redd and Steven

his elaborate floral-print evening gowns, is the honorary chair of the

Stolman will share tips on interior design and entertaining. Book

gala. “We invited Andrew because his use of floral imagery in his de-

signings, cocktail hour talks, and exclusive lunches are also on the

signs is something that I think makes him stand out. He's such an in-

agenda. Many of the dealers who have participated in the past will

credible designer, and we're so thrilled to have somebody who creates

be returning. “Trinity House Paintings from London, they're coming.

something that works very well with our theme. And he is a designer

We have Jill Fenichell from New York,” Trimuschat says. “Guarisco

that we just felt really made sense for the show this year,” Trimuschat

Gallery, they're new to the show. Butchoff Antiques out of London.

explains. Gn is also an avid art and antiques collector—“That's a huge

Most of our dealers are returning. They did very well last year, they

part of why we wanted him involved with the show as well.”

were really happy with the show so we didn't have too many new

A new layout was debuted at last year’s gala and it was such a success that it will be repeated for Fall 2017. “We got such great feedback

booths open up this year but a lot of the usual wonderful dealers like Peter Finer and Steinitz.”

Another element that is returning? The de Gournay vignettes. Four

other or walk east to west across the aisles made it really interesting

premiere SF-based designers are invited to design rooms which will

for patrons,” Trimuschat says. “Our exhibitors really loved it as well.

serve as the stunning grand entrance to the massive hall. Each de-

It gave them more flexibility in how they put their booths together. It

signer works with the luxe hand-painted wallpaper brand, de Gour-

gave them a lot more creativity in how they wanted each booth to be

nay, to create their own unique wallpaper. “The theme of the vignettes

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from people. To be able to walk through a booth from one way to the

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER

Antonio Martins' vignette at the entry way to the 2016 SF Fall Art & The entrance to last year's auction tent Antiques Show

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is the four seasons. So each designer has a season and they'll be creating a vignette which incorporates pieces from the show floor as well as from elsewhere,” Trimuschat says. The chosen designers are Kendall Wilkinson, Edward Lobrano, Pamela Babey, and Jay Jeffers.

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OTHER HAUTE HAPPENINGS TO ADD TO YOUR FALL AGENDA 2017 GLAAD Gala

How do they choose who gets the honor of creating a vignette? “We like to have a balance

On Saturday, September 9,

of designers who have different aesthetics and mindsets. We look for variety in the type of

the LGBTQ community will

design that each designer does. We like to have a mix of men and women involved. Typically

come together for the annual

we invite designers who are in our designer circle who have been a part of the show before.

GLAAD Gala, which recognizes

Prominent designers who are doing really good work out there.”

innovators in the Bay Area for

Jay Jeffers explains it like this: “We were asked by Suzanne Tucker to design a vignette

their promotion of acceptance

for the entrance. As a previous board member of Enterprise for High School Students (the benefitting organization of the show) and former steering committee member of the show itself, it’s great to be back as more than just an eager shopper!” He’s thrilled to be making the one-of-a-kind wallpaper mural with de Gournay, which is currently top secret, and is look-

in news media. This event will be hosted by Ross Matthews, honor Sam Altman of Y Combinator, and feature a special performance by Julia Michaels.

ing forward to doing something out-of-the-ordinary. “I like to include some drama so the

UNICEF San Francisco Gala

vignette is eye catching and fabulous. This is also an opportunity to think outside of the box.

Since we aren’t designing a room for a client, we don’t have to worry

Valentino is presenting the first ever UNICEF Gala San

Jonathan Rachman and Claud Cecil Gurney

Francisco at the Ritz-Carlton

about utilitarian elements such as

on Saturday, October 7. Good-

function! You can go a little crazy

will ambassador Ishmael

with size and scale and have some

Beah will be honored for his

fun with it!!” Jeffers told Haute

work to put children first. A virtual reality bar with unique experiences will

Living in an email. Home decor

showcase UNICEF’s work in the field.

and design aficionados should not miss the preview gala as it promis-

Fashion Fights Arthritis

es to truly be one of the best events

On Friday, October 20, the

of the year.

Bay Area Arthritis Auxiliary is hosting their 15th annual fashion luncheon. Local designer Tokyo Gamine will debut a new collection of

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clothing at the show and lunch, which takes place at the Fairmont Hotel and is chaired by Judy Jorgensen.

Taste America Tour The James Beard Foundation is hosting their fifth benefit, Taste America Tour on Friday, October 27 at the Fairmont San Francisco. The event consists of a reception with bites from the city’s hottest PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER

chefs, followed by a decadent dinner and live auction. The meal is being cooked by a team of James Beard Award-winning chefs including Hugh

y

Acheson, Stuart Brioza, and Nicole Krasinski.

A bird's-eye view of the show

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Models in Tokyo Gamine

SF ’ S FASHIONOCRACY

MEET THE FASHION DESIGNERS WHO ARE DEFINING SAN FRANCISCO STYLE ALTHOUGH THE INTERNATIONAL FASHION COMMUNITY HAS LONG OVERLOOKED SAN FRANCISCO, considering it a no man’s land of denim and hoodies, locals—and savvy international designers like Andrew Gn—know that the fashion scene here is thriving. “Oh my god, are you kidding me? There is a fashion community,” Gn said when we asked him if SF is a fashion-forward city. “There is fashion! There can’t be more fashion than there is.” People like Emily Holt, former editor turned Hero Shop-owner, and Mary Gonsalves Kinney, Silicon Valley’s secret stylist, are paving the way for Bay Area-based designers, acting as advocates for small brands and allowing them to flourish. It’s actually a thrilling time for fashion in SF. Designers aren’t afraid to experiment with the avant-garde because there is no status quo dictating what can and can not be done. The close proximity to the tech industry means that fashion entrepreneurs have alternative backgrounds and a completely different point of view from the mainstream. Where else in the world can you find Japanese-inspired couture dresses, incredibly soft, wildly chic leather moto jackets, and comfortable pointy-toed flats made from recycled water bottles? Only in SF. If you haven’t started to shop and support local makers, it’s about time to change your ways. Here, in alphabetical order, are the top ten most important Bay Area-based fashion designers.

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PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER, AMOUR VERT, AND CAT WU

BY KATIE SWEENEY

AMOUR VERT Eco-friendly stylish basics

In 2009, a Stanford-based French engineer noticed that there was a serious lack of sustainable and ethical fashion options. So, Linda Balti set out to create a collection of clothing that was made from specially engineered textiles, blended fabrics, and low-impact dyes. Amour Vert, which translates to ‘green love’ in French, is the resulting brand that has quickly become a cult favorite among SF’s fashion bloggers. “San Francisco is very laid back and it reflects in the fashion. It’s about easy and cool things that are not so pretentious but that you feel good in most of all,” Balti says. She has also made it a point to give back to the environment from the get-go. For every super soft, perfectly cut, French-inspired tee that’s sold, a tree is planted someplace in the United States. Since the brand’s inception eight years ago, over 145,393 trees have been planted. Shop the brand’s flirty silk dresses, sophisticated basics, and luxe layering pieces at boutiques in Hayes Valley, Palo Alto, Pacific Heights, and the Marina.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER, AMOUR VERT, AND CAT WU

CAT WU Perfectly fit luxe essentials

Cat Wu’s story began when textile designer Catherine Wu was sick of searching for the perfect leather jacket. She scoured the world for a vintage-inspired, incredibly wearable, ideally fitting leather moto jacket. When she couldn’t find the one, she decided to make her own and her namesake line was born. “My moto is definitely the piece I can’t live without. It’s what inspired my line,” she says. “It’s that classic piece you can wear all day everyday and adds that bit of edge to any outfit. It’s also the softest leather you’ll ever feel.

When in doubt, I throw one of my motos on—whether I’m heading to a work meeting or a night out.” For fall, Wu has expanded upon her signature piece by designing a micro collection of essentials every woman should have in her closet. These are investment pieces you’ll return to season after season. “The perfect blazer, the perfect coat, the perfect tote.

I obsessed over the fit of each one and designed them in buttery soft leathers and suedes that look and feel amazing on.” A trip to Japan inspired her to focus this new line on architecture, fit, and texture. “I came back and started creating this gorgeous clean-lined suede coat that’s now a staple in my wardrobe and I’m launching in the fall. There’s an element of ‘borrowing from the boys’ while balancing that with femininity. “

“SF is very remote from the NY/LA fashion scene which can be challenging when you are a young brand trying to raise awareness, but it is also a blessing because it forces you to focus on your business and not get distracted.”

— Linda Balti

“My dad always told me to ‘do what you love and the doors will open.’ I’ve gone back to that so many times in my journey.

You may face challenges and mistakes along the way, but they were all meant to lead you through that next door.”

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DILARA SAATCHI Exotic jewels

Dilara Saatchi is a women of the world. She was born in Istanbul and raised in Berlin, but decided to start her namesake jewelry brand in San Francisco. Saatchi works with Turkish artisans to create oneof-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. Her current collection features pieces that are made out of oxidized silver, black rhodium, and pave diamonds. “I see my collection as ‘everyday diamonds.’

“SF ladies are open to push themselves a little bit and get out of their comfort zone to achieve the fashion look they actually desire.”

— Dilara Saatchi

I am a huge fan of the effortless look,” she says. “Look absolutely fabulous, but convey the image that it all comes together effortlessly. With these pieces you can layer and mix and match materials where you can easily create that look.” Her designs are more intricate than flashy and have a subtle edge. “My line does not have the very ‘showy look’ using huge diamonds and gemstones. I think that’s a reason why it has been so well received here in SF.” Her long pendant necklace looks ideal with the modern uniform of a crisp white shirt, great-fitting skinny jeans, and classic black pumps.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the basic diamond wedding ring that everyone is wearing these days, allow us to introduce you to Emily P. Wheeler or EPW. The EPW fine jewelry line is comprised of pave and baguette diamond earrings, rings, necklaces and bracelets in 14 karat and 18 karat white, yellow, and rose gold. Each piece is handmade in LA with the highest quality materials used. From a modern blue-green grossular garnet set inside a jeweled frame to a cigar ring filled with tiny diamonds, her rings are unlike anything we’ve ever seen before—and we love them!

Wheeler describes the cigar ring like this: “It has the presence of a large cocktail ring but doesn’t get in the way, and can be layered with lots of other jewelry. All the pave diamonds are set with the most powerful magnifying lens in the industry, allowing for accuracy and precision. This enables the stones to catch and reflect light perfectly, making them extra sparkly! It packs a punch but is comfortable and wearable.” This could be said of her entire collection—it’s contemporary, gorgeous, and unique.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DILARA SAATCHI, ALANNA HALE, MICHAEL WEBER, JAKE, DREW ALTIZER, JEN KAY, AND EMILY P. WHEELER

“I love using natural materials to create something with edge and symmetry.

Lately, I’ve been inspired by the materials themselves, starting with one unique stone and then building around it.” — Emily P. Wheeler

EMILY P. WHEELER Stunningly unique jewelry

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ERICA TANOV Timeless treasures

A pioneer in the Bay Area’s fashion industry, Erica Tanov has been making natural, feminine clothing for 23 years. Her flagship boutique is in Berkeley and she opened a second store in Marin in 2010. She says the biggest challenge she’s faced as a Bay Area-based designer is the lack of “access to the showrooms, fabric and trim resources, modeling agencies right at your fingertips. Finding sewing contractors specializing in high-quality, small production runs is getting more and more difficult.” Tanov’s signature piece is the silky Lola slip, a timeless number that can be worn as an underpinning or a dress and comes in a wide range of colors. Her upcoming collection is “inspired by nature’s beautiful decay. Layers of textural fabrics eliciting lichen-laced bark, peeling and crumbling walls in a rich color palette of faded rose, muted chartreuse, deep forest and dark basalt with hints of gold throughout. The original print for the season is a drawing I did years ago of wilting petunias. It’s a melancholy yet decadent collection meant to be layered. The silhouettes are simple, elegant and feminine.”

“I don’t feel you have to live in a major fashion city to be creative, in fact the opposite is true for me. Feeling grounded allows me more freedom to design.” — Erica Tanov

JAKE Bespoke suits and gowns

Many people know Jake Wall as the guy who quit Project Runway when his dog died. However, we know him as one of the city’s most creative, talented, and original fashion designers. Since he walked away from the reality television competition, Wall has made a name for himself with his effortless shirtdresses, chinoiserie-printed bomber jackets,

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DILARA SAATCHI, ALANNA HALE, MICHAEL WEBER, JAKE, DREW ALTIZER, JEN KAY, AND EMILY P. WHEELER

and custom gowns and suiting. Upon entering his sumptuous Jackson Square atelier, you’d be surprised to learn that Wall did not attend fashion school. “As one mentor constantly reminds us, ‘I think you succeed because you weren’t ruined by fashion school… you were never taught what you couldn’t do, instead you think anything is possible. It’s that spark that makes you a force to watch, to wear, and to reckon with.’”

His styles—think a men’s suit with shorts, and a women’s dress with exceptionally long sleeves—may not always be practical, but they are fabulous, over-the-top, and fun, which is what fashion should be, right?

“Whether you are a man or a woman you need at least one Jake bespoke threepiece – jacket, vest, trousers – suit in your closet. Our bespoke process is second to none and created always around the client and how he or she lives his or her day-to-day life.”

— Jake Wall

The current collection is called Dangerous Liaisons and it’s inspired

by Wall’s story of 2017. “As SF begins to shift towards our fall months which are more accurately described as an Indian summer, we look to how our 2017 collection layers up and down with the perfect level of refinement for a gala or the ready-to-go needs of hitting up the grocery store. Dangerous Liaisons is versatile and allows you to dress up as much as dress it down depending upon what life throws your way.”

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“One who dares wins.

Take a risk, life is too short not to wear color!”

— Sonya Molodetskaya

MAJOR OBSESSIONS Sequined and velvet separates When local fashionista Sonya Molodetskaya met fellow Russian-born seamstress Altana Danzhalova, she asked Danzhalova to create a few one-of-a-kind pieces for her personal closet. The clothing featured styles—velvet, sequins, grosgrain ribbon—that Molodetskaya was majorly obsessed with. Molodetskaya’s thousands of Instagram followers took note of the new clothes and so, the duo decided to give the brand a go. “Major Obsessions has been quite busy lately. The Fall/Summer 2016 collection and the Summer 2017 were sold out after two very successful fashion shows,” Molodetskaya says. “Right now we are working on our Fall 2017 which we would rather keep a secret, but I can say it will have lots of feminine touches such as ruffles, velvet, and my favorite—sequins and feathers.” She is inspired by street style and her constant travels to New York, Milan, and Paris Fashion weeks.

“I keep my eyes wide open. The name Major Obsessions means the styles people are obsessed with at this moment. Altana and I ‘pick up’ those trends and create our own version of them. Major Obsessions is all about current trends.”

ROTHY’S Comfortable classic shoes

The hottest new shoes for women in SF were created by two men, Stephen P. Hawthornthwaite and W. Roth Martin, whose backgrounds are in investment and design. Years of constantly walking up and down the city’s hills combined with an epidemic of flip-flops and sneakers encouraged Hawthornthwaite and Martin to seek a stylish alternative to tennis shoes and sandals. They set out to create a shoe that felt as comfy as sneakers, but as stylish as Jimmy Choos—and they succeeded. “Rothy’s are stylish, comfortable and versatile shoe—just what a woman on-the-go needs,” Martin says. “They’re made of recycled plastic water bottles using a low-waste manufacturing process. You can look good in and feel good about wearing your Rothy’s! They’re available in two silhouettes—the Flat and the Point–and a multitude of colorways and patterns based on a woman’s needs and seasonality. They’re a wardrobe gamechanger: they offer the ease and comfort of a sneaker and the feminine polish of a chic flat.” Although the brand is young, it’s already developed a base following. “Our customers are incredibly loyal and vocal. Once they fall for the brand, they tell all of their friends. They also lead particularly active lifestyles so demand both style and comfort. We are focused on keeping our customers, San Franciscan or not, happy by making a great product from the ground up which they can be proud to support.”

PHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER, MARIA DEL RIO, AND ROTHY’S

“What we’re really doing is elegantly solving a dilemma every woman has faced as she stares into her closet wondering what to choose to gracefully move through everything she needs to do during her day and evening.” ­ — W. Roth Martin 96

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STEVIE HOWELL Hand-painted silks

Is she an artist or a designer? That is the question that comes to mind when we think of Stevie Howell. The easy answer is: she’s both. Howell is known for making wearable art in the form of luxurious and sexy loungewear, kimonos, and scarves. She paints directly on to fabric—silk, cashmere, cotton, and satin—to create exclusive items for her namesake line.

Howell also collaborates with brands like Anthropologie to craft beautiful textiles, bedding, and wallpaper. She says that every San Franciscan should own one of her silk robes—and we couldn’t agree more. “They are my go-to for basically every occasion and activity. There is the sleeping robe, the post-shower robe, the casual over-jeans robe, the fancier out-on-the-town robe, the travel robe, and the bathing suit coverup robe. They really are the most versatile and comfortable item!” What

“SF is a city that values new ideas and creative thinking but hasn’t always embraced fashion. The challenge is in getting people to appreciate it as an art form.”

— Stevie Howell

distinguishes the SF market from other fashion places? “The lack of seasonality. I always include a few cashmere scarves in my summer collections which most buyers think is insane, but they always sell in SF!”

TOKYO GAMINE Custom couture

When Yuka Uehara decided to launch a haute couture label, stylist Maria del Puy gave her some words of advice. “Don’t worry about getting yourself out there. Just be you, then the right people will come along and support what you do.” Uehara followed this recommendation and before she knew it her whimsical, playful, sculptural, madePHOTOS COURTESY OF DREW ALTIZER, MARIA DEL RIO, AND ROTHY’S

in-SF gowns were being worn by local luminaries like Karen Kubin and Jennifer Siebel Newsom. The hardworking designer— sometimes she works for days on end—uses an assortment of materials (raw and woven silks, neoprene, cotton, and synthetics) to make oneof-a-kind jumpers, dresses, and jackets. Each piece is considered a work of art and many are specifically tailored to a client’s personality or a specific event. Uehara is incredibly intuitive and sponge-like— she quietly soaks in everything from the city’s cosmopolitan culture to an intimate conversation with a friend and translates that into her designs. “Music, literature, ballet, opera, films and conversations with friends. I find inspiration in people and how they view, act and react to things. In the end, what sparks my creations are the emotional connections I develop with a particular story or person.”

“San Francisco is an intimate, artistic and liberal city. Every time I meet a new person I feel like I uncover a new subculture. Because of the city’s friendliness and diversity, I feel encouraged to explore and challenge myself creatively.”

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BY OLIVIA HSU DECKER

HauteAMBASSADOR

Olivia Hsu Decker and the CEO of RollsRoyce, Torsten Müller-Ötvös

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLIVIA HSU DECKER, RAQUEL NEWMAN, JMPR PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND KIMBALL STUDIOS/PEBBLE

2017 PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE AND THE QUAIL Inside the luury car world’s biggest annual event in Monterey The 2017 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, held on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links on August 20, drew 204 cars from sanfranciscofinehomes.com olivia@sanfranciscofinehomes.com

15 countries and 31 states. The winner of Best of Show went to Bruce McCaw’s 1929 Mercedes-Benz S Barker Tourer. This extraordinary car retains its original Marchal lighting equipment and chromeplated wheels. The rich blue color was inspired by a dress made of peacock feathers in the 1850s. Bruce was up against his brother and my client, John McCaw, who competed with a 1957 Ferrari 315 S Scaglietti Spyder. The 67th Pebble Beach Concours raised more than $1.6 million for the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, the primary charitable partner of the Concours, and these charitable funds will benefit over 80 local organizations. Celebrity guests who were in attendance included comedian Jay Leno, former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, media personality and former

The new Mercedes Maybach

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defensive end for the New York Giants Michael Strahan, actor Jerry Seinfeld, and chief creative officer of Pixar John Lasseter. Gooding & Company, the official auction house of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, realized more than $91.5 million during the weekend. A 1970 Porsche 917K, became the most valuable Porsche ever sold at auction for $14,080,000. It broke the previous record for the sale of a 1982 Porsche 956 for $10,120,000 in 2015. A 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C also set a new auction record for the model when it fetched $14,520,000.

THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING has been gaining popularity and serving car enthusiasts with fine food and wine representing six cities in the world where the Peninsula Hotels are located.

Also, the new Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award brought the prestige to the event. In its second year, the award brought together eight of the world’s finest race cars from the top international concours to compete for the title of the most exceptional car in the world.

The winning vehicle was selected after being reviewed by 24 car experts, designers and notable celebrities in the motoring world, includ-

Torsten Müller-Ötvös and collector Michael Fux with the bespoke “Dawn in Fuxia” at The Quail.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF OLIVIA HSU DECKER, RAQUEL NEWMAN, JMPR PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND KIMBALL STUDIOS/PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE

John McCaw’s 1957 Ferrari 315 S Scaglietti Spider won First in Class M3-04 Ferrari Major Race Winner

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Best of Show—Bruce McCaw’s 1929 Mercedes Benz S Barker Tourer

The 2017 “Peninsula

Classic Best of the Best Award was given to a 1954 Maserati A6GCS/53 Berlinetta

by Pinin Farina, from the Monacobased Destriero Collection.

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ing: Henry Ford III, the great-great grandson of Ford Motors founder Henry Ford; HRH Prince Michael of Kent, a paternal first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and the president of the Royal Automobile Club, the UK’s oldest and most prestigious motoring organization; and Ralph Lauren, famed for his world-renowned car collection. The event is sponsored by The Peninsula Hotels, Graff Diamonds, and Rolex. The founders of the award are internationally known as some of the world’s foremost motoring experts—Sir Michael Kadoorie, chairman of The Hong Kong and Shanghai Hotels, the parent company of The Peninsula Hotels and The Quail Lodge, together with award co-founders Christian Philippsen, William Connor II and Bruce Meyer, created the

The parade on Sunday at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

award in 2016. Philippsen is regarded as one of the world’s most prominent classic automobile authorities, while Connor leads the world of international vintage car collecting, and Meyer is a founding chairman of the Petersen Automotive Museum. The 2017 Award was given to a 1954 Maserati A6GCS/53 Berlinetta

by Pinin Farina, from the Monaco-based Destriero Collection.

Only four Berlinetta-bodied sports cars from Pinin Farina were ever produced. This exquisite model is considered to be the best preserved and is based on the very successful 2-liter race car developed by the Maserati brothers.

The Peninsula Classics Best of the Best Award winner 1954 Maserati A6GCS/53 Berlinetta By Pinin Farina

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BY KATIE SWEENEY

The SCENE

PHOTOS BY DREW ALTIZER

Sonya Molodetskaya and Carolyn Chang in matching dresses.

Whimsical decor

FENDI OPENS BOUTIQUE WITH LADIES LUNCH Fendi opened its new San Francisco flagship, a gorgeous two-story shop on Grant Street in mid-July. It is the first SF location for the 92-year-old, family-run brand whose collections are designed by Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi. To celebrate the opening, the luxury fashion house hosted an invitation-only luncheon with the city’s most

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The SCENE

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Danielle de Niese performs at Meadowood

FESTIVAL NAPA VALLEY BRINGS ARTS TO WINE COUNTRY The 12th annual Festival Napa Valley, a 10-day arts celebration in wine country, was wildly successful with a record setting $2,500,000 raised at the Arts For All Gala.

The opening

night featured two of opera’s brightest

stars—Danielle de Niese and Paulo Szot—who performed

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OVER $1 MILLION RAISED AT ANNUAL LAKE TAHOE FASHION SHOW The Oscar de la Renta fashion show

For the past 48 years, the League to Save Lake Tahoe has partnered with Saks Fifth Avenue to throw a charity fashion show the first Saturday in August. The Oscar

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de la Renta runway show included 70 stunning looks, featuring outerwear such as trench coats, wide-leg denim, luxurious evening gowns, and nautical knits.

The luncheon took place at the private residence of the Schumacher’s in Incline Village directly adjacent to the lake’s shoreline. At the event, over $1 million was raised to keep the lake a brilliant blue.

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PHOTOS BY BOB MCCLENAHAN AND ALEXANDER RUBIN

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The live auction

INSIDE THE V FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL BASH

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In early August, Napa’s elite got together with prominent members of the sports broadcasting, entertainment, investment, and medical communities to raise money for the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The 19th annual Wine Celebration, which was a three-day affair, raised almost $9 million for the cause. The foundation was launched in 1993 by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, a legendary college basketball coach, who lost his personAdam Dornbusch and Amy Marks Dornbusch Blakesley Chappellet, Michelle Baggett, Amy Marks Dornbusch, Rubin Singer, Beth Nickel, Heidi Barrett, Helen Keplinger, and Gina Gallo

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REAF’S ANNUAL GALA DAZZLES Politicians and socialites joined forces at the 23rd annual Help is on the Way: Puttin’ on the Glitz gala at Herbst Theater. The event was hosted by the Richmond/Ermet Aid Foundation and benefited Meals on Wheels of San Francisco and the Positive Resource Center. The gala’s theme inspired the concert, which celebrated musical legends and icons. Each number paid tribute to a distinct person or genre. Performers included Grammy-winning Broadway star Maureen McGovern, American Idol’s 2016 winner Trent Harmon, local jazz lady Paula West, the

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The LuxuryBEAT

BY KATIE SWEENEY

belong to something and are part of that story. They want to be reassured that what they buy has a value that goes beyond the price tag. They are looking for emotional value. Social media has also contributed to luxury brands having to evolve quickly. What was once only visible to your exact

We see San “Francisco as

target market now has many more eyes on it.

What’s the biggest challenge for any luxury brand today?

an opportunity to reach a niche luxury customer. The customer in San Francisco enjoys luxury goods but also has a very different lifestyle than other places in the US.

To constantly push themselves and challenge what they have done in the past. Customers have access to so much today, they are more demanding.

Brands need to remain relevant and true to their DNA at the same time.

How is the San Francisco market different from other markets?

We see San Francisco as an opportunity to reach a niche luxury customer.

The customer in San Francisco enjoys luxury goods but also has a very different lifestyle than other places in the US. Why is it important for Fendi to have a presence in San Francisco now?

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We always saw San Francisco as a must in our US expansion plan. Over the years, more luxury brands have been opening doors in this market. It’s obvious customers in this region are devouring luxury goods. We are very

FENDI FEVER

Get the inside scoop on Fendi’s new luxury experience from the brand’s CEO, Pietro Beccari

excited for this store and to be able to bring our pieces to the San Francisco market.

What are you most excited about for fall from Fendi?

For one we’ve gone back to our roots and reexplored our beloved logo,

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our double F. We’ve incorporated this into many touch points for the

It is the first SF location for the 92-year-old family-run brand, whose

Fendi is known for supporting the arts. Why is it important to the brand?

collections are designed by Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi.

Art and the city of Rome have been a part of Fendi since its beginnings.

The ground floor has bright open windows that provide ample light for

The city is where the brand was founded and it has given so much to us

the women’s ready-to-wear pieces, direct from the most recent Fendi

through the years in terms of creativity, inspiration, and savoir faire. It’s

runway. The brand is known for its furs and the store is stocked with

important for us to give back to the city, and we are very tied to it. We also

pretty pink stoles, sleek black minks, and colorful fur poufs to hang on

added “Roma” to our logo, because of our origins, the lifestyle it represents,

purses. The refined decor is sumptuous and grandiose and features a

and also the beauty that Rome represents.

Fall 2017 collection. It was very exciting for our design team to think of

rant Street in the heart of downtown is quickly turning into

ways to include our new logo but in different more modern ways. We also

San Francisco’s answer to Rodeo Drive. It is the street for

have a new bag launch for the fall, the Runaway bag, which we are very

international luxury fashion brands to open a boutique.

excited about. It’s the perfect bag for the working woman and is also one

Exhibit A: the new Fendi store that opened in late July on

of our lightest bags. It will be offered in matte leather as well as with exotic

the corner of Maiden Lane and Grant Street. The flagship Fendi is a

embellishments.

stunning two-story shop that reflects the Italian maison’s Roman roots.

mixture of vintage and bespoke furnishings. The downstairs men’s area has deep blue velvet rugs, brown lacquer finishes, and dark grey metal mesh accents. In honor of the gorgeous new boutique, we reached out to Fendi’s CEO, Pietro Beccari, to talk all things luxury and to learn how the Italian powerhouse is redefining the fashion experience.

How has the concept of luxury changed in the past ten years?

The concept of luxury continues to change and progress, and we need to keep up with our customers and the evolution of the industry. Clients today don’t just want to own something, they want to feel like they

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FENDI

FENDI POWER Above: the regular Peekaboo purse in grey powder calf leather and Fendi’s CEO Pietro Beccari.

Right: the men’s floor at the new shop.

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