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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nancy Mann PRESIDENT Robert Mann DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Megan Crawford EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Rita Guarna CREATIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Vitarbo SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Darius Amos LIFESTYLE EDITOR Haley Longman CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Everett Potter, Donna Rolando
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s the jewelry industry does its best to emerge from the pandemic, we are excited to showcase great new collections, specifically focused around themes that are meaningful and sentimental. One of the standouts in the world of fine jewelry this season is personal talismans. An update to the classic charm bracelet, the idea of wearing your heart on your sleeve or on your neck – or layered everywhere, for that matter— is another way to express your commitment to yourself or to someone you love. Luck and love are the predominant themes, but personalization with names, dates and gemstones make playing the charm game even more meaningful. Zodiacs are also getting a modern update. Designers have gone crazy reinterpreting the star signs as a part of their jewelry collections. Roberto Coin, Monica Rich Kosann and Temple St. Clair have all created zodiac and celestial-inspired jewelry that I’d love to own. Based on the recommendation of Temple, I downloaded the Night Sky app, and now I’m thoroughly enjoying the nighttime skies. It’s the best possible version of “connecting the dots.” It’s great to see yellow gold regaining its popularity once again. The warmth and optimism of the metal complements every skin tone, and yellow gold often looks even more impactful when layered. A simple chain worn alone can be sexy and sophisticated, and bold gold links with or without diamonds remain a time-honored classic.
Roberto Coin Zodiac necklace with diamonds and a hidden ruby in 18K yellow gold on adjustable chain. Available in all astrological signs. $4,300 each
Temple St. Clair Horlzon ring with sapphires and tsavorites in 18K yellow gold. $2,900
Temple St. Clair Sundial bracelet with diamonds in 18K yellow gold. $85,000
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The best part of this season is how easy it is to accessorize with everything we’re currently wearing. All of these jewels look equally great with jeans and a blazer, yoga pants or basic black. But what makes this jewelry so desirable to own is the ability to personalize a look that best meets you where you’re at in this moment.
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he dilemma we are all toying with: I’m ready to be dressed up, but not so sure I’m ready to go out... or am I? As the fall trends started to roll in, it was wonderful to finally have that excited feeling about clothes again. I was like, “Yes! We’re back!” “Wait, we are back, aren’t we?” Then, I was all “Umm, oh, no, we aren’t back? Do I keep that floral gown? AHHH!” Man, this is confusing stuff. It’s hard to keep up with the latest news, but I can keep up with the latest fashions. So, I’m about to say something very, very important; come hell or high water, we are getting out of our sweatpants this year! Did you hear me? We are getting out of our sweatpants. I’m as terrified as you are. But it’s time to put down the tie dye, step away from the Crocs and leave the nap dress by the bed.
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you want to break out in an Austin Powers dance ensemble. Look for amazing vintage pop-up shops on Etsy or Instagram for a true vintage piece. But don’t stop there with the vintage vibe; charm necklaces are fabulous with colorful stones and personal meanings. Try a mother-of-pearl compass from Mann’s to remind you where you’re headed layered with Grammy’s gold Nantucket basket to remind you where you’ve been. Now that you’ve started to ween yourself off of your fancy silk PJs (we all know you pretended they were real clothes on your call with your boss), you may be feeling the urge for some power suit action. Girl bosses, this is your time to shine. Men’s suit styles are ’90s glam. Think oversized everything created with separates that can be used on multiple occasions. Layer a tailored jacket with a cool vest and wide-leg trouser for chic events. Leather loafers finish
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The Friends trend began in the summer, and this fall it’s catching on like the #FreeBritney movement. Y2K, ahhh I remember it fondly… low slung jeans, a cropped white baby tee, a grunge cardigan sweater slung over the shoulders and Doc Martens boots. Sweet on the outside, naughty on the inside. Slouchy denim is the new skinny jean. They are wide-leg, lower on the waist, lighter in color and way cooler than the mom jean. If you’re not ready to bare your midriff, I love pairing them with a tucked in chunky sweater or a button-up under a slim-cut blazer. Always wear with a choker necklace or a perfect gold band. Bold prints are making fall groovier this year. Sets of brightlycolored patterns are going to swing right into winter for a fantastic holiday vibe. These coordinating (but not necessarily matching) colors, like marigold and bubblegum or cobalt and chocolate, make
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off the look, with a chunky heel and a penny for your bank. It’s femininity, Sharon Stone style. Watch out, boys, she’ll need a very dirty martini to show off her rose-cut cocktail ring. Now that I have properly laid the groundwork, the sweats must come off. I know. This is scary. But I have a cozy yet more “get the hell off the couch” acceptable option. Knits! This includes everything from après ski afternoons by the fire with a colorful Fair Isle pattern to a cape for nighttime that doubles as a blanket (wish they came heated!). You can find very comfortable and stretchy sweater dresses as well as oversized tops to take you from home office calls to inperson meetings. Add some XXL diamond studs, a pair of over-the-knee slouchy boots and pull your hair back in a bun to take this to Rose Tavern for a nice fall night by the lake. This beautiful life was meant to be lived. Get dressed up for no reason,
Diamond studs, choose your size and setting, from $220.
Ring with 7.96ct emerald and diamonds in platinum, $66,000.
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and get jeweled because it gives you something magical to find wonder in. Get lost in a pavé pool of diamonds surrounding the most gorgeous emerald you have ever seen. You can feel the strength of the stone radiate through you, turning that magic into reality. Share your gratitude and joy of life by giving time and presence to those in need. Every damn day. That’s really living the good life. Enjoy, my loves. Cheers.
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talismans 1) Sweet Love necklace. From top: charm chain in 14K yellow gold, $1,995. Evil eye pavé lock with sapphire and diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $835. Bumblebee charm with diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $875. Heart charm with lapis, diamonds and pearls in 14K yellow gold, $1,195. Miniature heart charm with rubies, multicolored sapphires and diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $695 2) Protection & Luck necklace. From top: 30” paperclip chain in 14K yellow gold, $715. Evil eye lock with sapphires and diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $775. Wishbone charm with diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $1,055. Lucky charm with turquoise center and diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $1,385. Evil eye shield charm with malachite, blue sapphire and diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $850. Compass charm with enamel and diamond in 14K yellow gold, $325 3) MJ Precious Petites evil eye signet ring with turquoise and mother-of-pearl with diamond frame in 14K yellow gold, $795 4) MJ Precious Petites LOVE ring with diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $750 5) MJ Precious Petites diamond evil eye bracelet with turquoise and mother-of-pearl stations in 14K yellow gold, $3,895
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1) MJ Precious Petites moon & star necklace with diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $2,050 2) Monica Rich Kosann mini Aries zodiac charm necklace with enamel and 18K gold vermeil on black steel chain, $405. All zodiac signs available. 3) Monica Rich Kosann mini Taurus zodiac charm necklace with enamel and 18K gold vermeil on black steel chain, $405. All zodiac signs available. 4) Temple St. Clair Luna ring with diamonds in 18K yellow gold, $3,200 5) Charm with moon and star with lapis and turquoise and diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $845 6) MJ Precious Petites Capricorn astrological charm with diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $1,050. All signs available by special order. 7) Moon charm with lapis and diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $945 8) MJ Precious Petites moon & star earrings with diamonds in 14K yellow gold, $535
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ask the doctor Q & A WITH PLASTIC SURGEON DR. ASHLEY AMALFI Instagram: @DrAshleyAmalfi & @QuatelaCenter_PlasticSurgery
Social media seems to be a part of your practice now more than ever. When did that shift happen?
Living through a pandemic has kept many more people at home and seeking entertainment. They have turned to their phones and regularly engage in social media as an outlet to the world. Millennials are watching TikTok and Instagram TV (IGTV) instead of turning on their televisions. Our Instagram accounts for @QuatelaCenter_ PlasticSurgery and @DrAshleyAmalfi have seen so much growth and engagement since 2020. Last year during quarantine, my dear friend and colleague @TheDrSmita and I put our heads together and decided to use this focus on social media as a way to educate people about safe plastic surgery. Lipstick & Lipo™ was born from this simple idea, and we are so proud of how popular it has become on IGTV and YouTube. Once a week we take a 10-minute dive into any and all plastic surgery topics. Episodes have ranged from preventative Botox to the five things you must tell your plastic surgeon and even mentorship for female surgeons. Our show has quickly grown in popularity, and we were approached by The Doctors TV to film an episode that aired last January. Follow along and watch the episodes on demand; we have some exciting things planned this winter.
OK, since we are on the topic of social media, I have to admit, I did try the “pillow face filter.” Thoughts?
What other trends are you seeing?
It’s so exciting to see patients posting their own personal experiences with plastic surgery on social media. We have seen such a shift, and platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels are exploding
I’m loving following along on social… so much happens at the Quatela Center. It’s really a one-stop shop.
It’s been such a busy year for plastic surgery, and social media has really allowed us to showcase what we do best. I am so proud of our @QuatelaCenter_PlasticSurgery Instagram handle. It’s loaded with the fun and exciting things that happen in the Quatela Center every day. We truly are a one-stop shop, providing personalized aesthetic experiences from our medical spa, plastic surgery practice, on-site surgical center and even post-operative accommodations for our outof-town patients. Social media gives you a behind-the-scenes look at all of this. This month, we filmed an entire breast augmentation consult, which has gotten really great engagement. It takes the worry and anxiety away for our patients because they are able to see exactly what this consult looks like, what kind of discussion we have and just how fun and exciting the whole experience is. I have patients who follow on my personal handle as well @DrAshleyAmalfi. Seeing what the life of a surgeon and mom is like is very familiar for many of my patients. I’m just like all of them, I just happen to have a pretty unique job when I leave the house every morning. The relationship we are able to build over social media only strengthens the relationship we build when they step into the office for their first visit. It’s such a great way to get to know your doctor, and get excited about your consult or procedure.
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Filters have come a long way from the cat ears and pink noses when Snapchat first hit the scene. The latest craze is to post using the “pillow face” filter on Instagram, which is an absolutely overdone exaggeration of facial plastic surgery. Although advertised as ‘what you might look like with Botox and fillers,’ it couldn’t be further from the truth. While it might be fun to check it out and send snaps to your friends, people should know that this is a very poor depiction of plastic surgery…in fact, it couldn’t be further from our goal. Our aesthetic at the Quatela Center is always natural and personalized results that make you look and feel your best without looking like you’ve had anything done at all. It’s always the best compliment when my patients say everyone is wondering why they look so rested and glowing…leave them guessing. You can try the “pillow face” filter if you’d like, it’s fun and lighthearted, but if you want real results, come see us for a non-surgical consult that’s better than any filter.
with patient-generated plastic surgery content. Procedures like rhinoplasty and tummy tucks are all over the internet, and our own local patients are engaging as well. They are recording their entire journey with photo and video content, showing themselves before surgery, in the immediate recovery period and highlighting their final result reveals at the end of their journey. We have had so many rhinoplasty and abdominoplasty patients actually ask us to film them when we take their bandages down and they see the results for the first time. I have to admit, this is one of our favorite parts of the process as well, and we are thrilled to be able to share it with the public. We have procedural patients sending in selfies as well, and asking us to repost pics of their new lip injections, or before and afters of their under-eye filler. This new trend is so real and authentic, and it reaches our viewers in such a different way. I’m just excited that this generation is proud to tell the world they’ve had plastic surgery. It’s no longer taboo to talk about your Botox and filler or a mommy makeover. I see firsthand how even the smallest changes make the biggest impact in our patients’ lives, and I’m excited that they are now sharing that with the world via social.
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HOW ONE WATCH COMPANY REINVINTED THE WATCH, AND THE TIMEKEEPING METHOD ITSELF. By Karen Alberg Grossman
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irst unveiled in 1960 after three centuries of watchmaking preceding it, Accutron’s cutting-edge innovations in the timekeeping world were groundbreaking. So much so that they put Accutron on notice with NASA, who tasked the watch company with creating new instruments used in space flight to help astronauts navigate difficult and specific tasks with extreme accuracy.
Accutron changed the way NASA (and the world) told time by creating the world’s first fully electronic watch.
Accutron’s electrostatic energy is created by twin turbines that rotate as a result of human motion at incredible speed between two electrodes affixed to the movement. The energy, stored in an accumulator, powers two motors; a world’s first electrostatic motor fueling the fluid second hand and a step motor powering the hour and minute hands. Both motors are synchronized through integrated circuits to provide accuracy to +/- 5 seconds a month.
And once you’ve listened, it’s time to take a look. Because in this case (pun intended), you can. The Accutron Spaceview watch features an open dial where the state-of-the-art tuning fork movement is on full display. This was true when it launched to great sensation in the 1960’s and is also true with the rebirth of the Accutron brand and the Spaceview watch, which was redesigned and re-released in 2020 with an all-new and even more advanced electrostatic movement.
Featuring a 43.5mm polished stainless steel case with super luminous hands and markers, a domed scratch resistant sapphire crystal and water resistance to 50m, the new Spacewatch 2020 style retails for $3,450. Complementing it is the sportier Accutron DNA in 45.1mm (both pictured above on the right) for $3,300. Shop the Accutron Spaceview watch and the complete Accutron watch collection now at Mann’s Jewelers and online at mannsjewelers.com
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Accutron changed the way NASA (and the world) told time by creating the world’s first fully electronic watch and a proprietary movement powered by electrostatic energy.
If this sounds fascinating on paper, it literally sounds fascinating in person as well, as the tuning fork faintly hums along at 360 Hz, which is a slightly flat F sharp.
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HOW ONE THIRD-GENERATION CUSTOM CLOTHIER IS DRESSING MEN FOR A NEW ERA, RIGHT NEXT TO MANN’S JEWELERS. By Karen Alberg Grossman
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drian Jules Custom Clothing has moved its world-renowned retail store, owned and operated by the Roberti family for three generations, to 2937 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY, neighboring Mann’s Jewelers. On Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, the family hosted a ribboncutting ceremony, followed by a Movers & Shakers VIP gala, celebrating and thanking the community that has supported the company’s unprecedented growth. The new store/showroom honors the heritage of Adrian Jules by providing a world-class experience for customers and offering a bridge to the future via advanced technology, enhanced interactive styling platforms, a wider array of luxury casual clothing (five-pocket jeans, drawstring joggers, softly constructed sportcoats, more outerwear), an expanded lounge area for clients and a special vault to house the most exclusive fabrics in the world. “This new space is just the next chapter of our story,” says owner Peter E. Roberti. “Based on our growth these past 18 months, we ran out of space. We plan on being here and making new memories, hosting many events and having a ton of fun for many years to come.” Adds his son, Peter A. Roberti, “It’s like leaving a house because your family is growing. Despite many good memories, you move to another space so the entire family, i.e., the entire business, can grow.” Elaborating on the company’s “bridge to the future,” Roberti explains how the business model has evolved from the seller sitting across from the customer with swatch books to interactive tables with computer screens so the client can create and customize with various fabrics, models and combinations. “We noticed that time spent in the
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showroom had increased from 15-20 minutes to 35-45 minutes, so we added a cool lounge area with a bar, a big-screen TV and comfortable seating to encourage hanging out. We’re definitely attracting younger guys who want to be more knowledgeable: They’re not just hanging out but also networking and finding mentors.” Adrian Jules also has a wholesale operation based in Irondequoit, NY, that crafts custom suits for better specialty stores across the country. This allows them to project trends based on nationwide performance at retail. Are they worried that a prolonged pandemic and work-fromhome environment will ultimately cut into business? Clearly, they are not. “After a year and a half of COVID, our clients want to dress up now more than ever. They understand that they get what they pay for, that wearing a full-canvas, hand-sewn garment enhances how they feel— about their clothing, and about themselves. They realize that with fewer in-person meetings, each impression must have more impact so they’re opting for better cloths and more exclusive fabrics (some of which we keep in a vault, which adds to their appeal!). Another factor is that guys getting married later are spending more on wedding attire. We’re growing at a pace that we can’t hire enough help.…” With all their bold new moves, Adrian Jules remains committed to their local community, fundraising for causes including Rochester Fashion Week (supporting the Center for Youth), GiGi’s Playhouse, Annual Dream Big Car Show and Rochester’s Endless Highway. Congrats to the Roberti family on their leadership role in a changing menswear market, and for keeping Rochester men looking fabulous!
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hat started as a pharmaceutical scar healing treatment is now a cult antiaging formula, considered the most transformative ever to hit the beauty circuit. Harnessing skin’s innate stem cell repair function, Augustinus Bader’s revolutionary technology – applied to a range of creams for face and body – yields tangible results, regardless of age, skin type or concern. Here, the brains behind the beauty, Professor Augustinus Bader himself, enlightens us on the science of aging and repair – and demystifies the chemistry behind his products.
Several years ago, I developed a medical-grade hydrogel to treat children with severe burns but was finding it challenging to secure grants to fund the clinical testing required to bring it to the market. At that point, I met the brand’s co-founder, Charles Rosier, who had the vision to apply the technology to skincare consumer products to help fund more trials. He thought that if the technology could turn burned skin into perfect skin, then a variant could probably help with wrinkles too. It took two years of convincing, but after realizing that the cream was giving people confidence and happiness, I agreed to adapt the technology to create a product for every day.
How does stem cell repair work? Is it the key to anti-aging?
Stem cells act in a coordinated way. Imagine them as conductors of an orchestra who interact, respond and direct to achieve a fully controlled
Professor Augustinus Bader is the Director and Professor of Applied Stem Cell Biology and Cell Technology at the University of Leipzig in Germany and is considered to be one of the world’s leading experts in the fields of regenerative medicine and stem cell biology.
and highest quality of result. Your own stem cells are programmed to achieve the best possible skin for you; however, they need to have the appropriate team members within specific microenvironments to be able to do this optimally. So, in our concept, we intend to repair the stem cell microenvironment to allow your own skin stem cells to only be at their best.
What visible benefits can we expect to see from using your products?
The formula is a toolbox that provides skin – and its stem cells – with everything it needs to fix problems, whether that’s age-related or from something external, like pollution. Where some moisturizers simply do their job on the spot, this one works to train skin long-term. After three to four weeks of using one of our formulas – and that formula only – after cleansing, you’ll see a big difference in skin quality and health.
What is your take on scientific vs. natural cosmetics?
The role of science is to learn from and support what nature has developed for us. Augustinus Bader skincare is clean science. We integrate cutting-edge science into skincare products that are organic, natural and simple to use. They use the highest quality ingredients – high potency botanicals and clean actives that complement our proprietary TFC8® and work synergistically with each ingredient to enhance its performance. Our products are 100 percent free of parabens, fragrance, SLS, SLES and DEA and are cruelty-free.
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PROFESSOR AUGUSTINUS BADER TEACHES US CUTTING EDGE SKINCARE.
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tokens of love YOUR HEART IS THE GIFT SHE TRULY CRAVES, BUT A WELL-CHOSEN BAUBLE TO SYMBOLIZE THOSE FEELINGS CAN’T HURT. MIKIMOTO
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In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto produced the world’s first cultured pearl. Since that day, his eponymous brand continues to make history in the realm of luxury jewelry and to culture pearls unlike any others in the world. The Everyday Essentials and Classic collections feature diamonds and White South Sea cultured pearls that go with anything (and can go anywhere). Circle Collection is distinguished by its simple circle shape in stunning combinations of yellow and white gold, while the M Code Collection is inspired by the letter “M” in both Mikimoto and Morse code.
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ROBERTO COIN Timeless craftsmanship, Italian creativity and that signature red ruby hand-cast into each and every piece have come to define the luxurious Roberto Coin brand. One of its most notable collections is Love in Verona, characterized by the four-petaled floral motif found in both diamonds and engraving. The magically intriguing Venetian Princess Collection and Palazzo Collection, the latter inspired by the designer’s favorite architectural landmark, the Doge’s Palace, are timeless and elegant. Newest to the slate are Zodiac pendants and medallions, handcrafted with diamondaccented zodiac signs for every personality.
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Clockwise from top left, Roberto Coin Love in Verona Zodiac Medallion in 18K yellow gold with blue lapis and diamonds, $7,900. Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Double Medallion Necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $5,500. Roberto Coin Palazzo Ducale Medallion Locket in 18K rose gold with black and white diamonds, $7,500. Roberto Coin Wide Navarra Ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $5,900. Roberto Coin Navarra Bangle in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $7,300. Roberto Coin Love in Verona Black Diamond Flower Band Ring in rose gold, $3,500. Roberto Coin Love in Verona Flower Pavé Diamond Band Ring in white gold, $6,100.
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David Yurman is known for his iconic cable bracelet, the twisted helix that is surely his signature piece. And joining the New Yorkbased brand’s repertoire for this season are the Angelika and Thoroughbred loops collections. Angelika is inspired by some of Yurman’s earliest angel sculptures, which during this disrupted year serve as elegant expressions of optimism in hand-finished 18K yellow gold and sterling silver. Thoroughbred is equestrian-inspired, mixing the simplicity of silver and gold metals. Lastly, the Stax Collection reimagines the iconic link chain with tapered, elongated forms, transforming the materials into classic statement pieces.
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Clockwise from top left, Thoroughbred linked chain necklace with 18K yellow gold, $2,200. Angelika four point pendant necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $2,550. Angelika long drop earrings in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $6,400. Angelika linear ring in 18k yellow gold with diamonds, $2,900. Stax chain link ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $2,400. Angelika flair earrings with diamonds, $1,900. Stax linked bracelet in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $7,800. Thoroughbred loops bracelet with 18K yellow gold and diamonds, $1,250.
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EVEN THE HUMBLEST BOOKSHOP IS A WONDER OF DISCOVERY THE INTERNET CAN’T TOUCH. FIVE OF THE WORLD’S MOST RENOWNED ONES ARE LOVELY CITADELS OF LITERACY, WOWS OF BROWSE
If you stopped going to bookstores, you’d save some time—and you could still read. Click away on screen, have books delivered or e-books sent to your device, and rely on computers’ all-knowing artificial intelligence to tell you what you’ll want to read next. Ah, but maybe there’s a tiny spark in you that Big Data hasn’t figured out yet. Fact is, a great “brick-andmortar” bookstore does more than show and sell. It’s a stethoscope to the beating cultural heart of the city it calls home. The sheer profusion of what it displays— the lush, multi-colored, endlessly various array of it, and the knowledge that you’ll never have time to read it all—can be daunting and inspiring and nourishing in a way that tech, for all its wonders, hasn’t a clue about. Any book, fiction or nonfiction, is a prolonged, intimate encounter with its author, and with a tale or topic that engages that author’s passion. Behold all the possibilities! The passions! Even you don’t know what you really want, or what you’ll find. Explore a city without visiting its bookstores? Why, you’d miss a special experience, whatever the continent. The chance to inhale the aroma of aged rectos
and versos, sweep your fingers across the spines in a packed stack, thumb the creamy-white pages of a freshly published novel whose publication was the author’s dream. In a bookstore it may take you just minutes to find what you need (or for it to find you). If you’re lucky, it can take an hour or two. Yes, some independent bookstores have closed in the face of the competitive pressures of our digital age. Others have innovated, staging literary events and selling coffee and chocolate to go with your good read. But the world’s truly great bookstores remain revealing cultural destinations in themselves, where making purchases is only part of the appeal. In Bookstores: A Celebration of Independent Booksellers (Prestel), photographer Horst A. Friedrichs and author Stuart Husband conduct a visual tour of some of these treasure troves of knowledge and imagination. They’re housed in both historic landmarks and modern architectural marvels, some with stacks that extend for miles and others with collections so rare that many consider their existence a myth. They beckon. You could stop going to bookstores, but in a word, don’t. And don’t miss these five legendary ones.
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In a city filled with landmarks, this 94-year-old East Village bookstore is one of the most cherished. That’s hard to imagine in a town where business, finance and all things tech are the names of the game, but perhaps New York City’s hustle-bustle is precisely the reason The Strand is so beloved. People take a breather from the outside world to inhale the musky smell of the store’s titles, to go through the bargain carts and admire the collection in the Rare Books room. Nancy Bass Wyden, whose family has owned and operated The Strand since the beginning, estimates that it has 18 miles of books—along with access to estates in and around the Big Apple. Known for curating complete collections for customers, the store also does much of what the large chains do: celebrity book signings, children’s story times and sales of branded items such as bookmarks, candles and teas.
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The inspiration for this new Viennese standard, founded in 2004, was the basic living room, where books coexist with sofas, food, drink and great lighting. The refreshments at Phil change as the day goes on—coffee and juice give way to gin-and-tonics, but the reading takes place day or night. And what Phil lacks in tradition it makes up for in feisty literary spirit—witness the sign that declares: “Don’t classify me, read me. I’m a book, not a genre.” Staff here frequently interacts with the public, asking customers in person as well as on social media for new ideas and recommendations for the shop, says Phil owner Christian Schädel. They’re even open to birthday parties, family reunions and other social gatherings. “Phil is not the internet,” Schädel says. “It’s real life.”
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Part of the success of this famed bookstore, which debuted in 1957, can be chalked up to something simple: giving everyone something they didn’t know they wanted before they walked into the shop. In fact, there are no markers and signs in John Sandoe Books’ aisles. The idea is not to create chaos, but to preserve what operator Johnny de Falbe calls “bookshop serendipity,” or coming across a piece that a browser never knew existed. And there’s plenty here to discover: Of the 30,000 or so titles, more than 29,000 are single copies. Sales have been helped in recent years by social media, which serves as a shopping window, particularly for younger readers.
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This North Beach bookstore was founded by the late poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and built in 1953 on the foundations of creativity and curiosity, two values that made up the postwar counterculture. It catered to both the hardcover and paperback populations, and provided nooks for all customers to sit and flip through pages. Everyone was, and still is, welcome at City Lights, an unusual storefront located on three floors in the unorthodox triangular Artigues Building. Principal/chief buyer Paul Yamazaki has kept the store relevant by learning to coexist with technology, presenting City Lights as the alternative way of thinking and being. “Now the book under your arm is a statement all over again,” he says, adding that the new trend is “being led by younger readers… perhaps as a reaction to devices and earbuds.”
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In the middle of one of the oldest European urban centers is this 115-year-old shrine to reading. Visitors to the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can get a sense of Porto’s history at Livraria Lello, where a stained-glass skylight, wood carvings and spiral staircase turn back the clock to a neo-Gothic age. And for all the focus on history, new generations of readers also flock here to rub elbows with the Portuguese literati. Harry Potter creator J. K. Rowling once lived in Porto and frequented Lello while writing the series, notes administrator Aurora Pedro Pinto. And a paid voucher system to enter the shop, introduced in 2015, actually boosted sales, especially among younger visitors, creating a positive precedent for the future of brick-and-mortar bookselling.
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Before he took up photography, Chris Smith was studying marine biology. Though the New Jersey resident never completed his degree, he’s had an abiding interest in science—particularly in physics and the branch of mathematics dealing with the infinitely complex patterns known as fractals—and he’d always hoped he could find a way to merge science and photography. Then came the drone, which afforded him vicarious views of the earth that revealed how very much nature is rooted in mathematics and those fascinating fractals. “You see these patterns popping up everywhere,” he says. “In the ice on a frozen lake, or the drying pattern of crystals on a salt flat.” One of the first photographers to get a drone license from the Federal Aviation Administration, Smith took up drone videography in 2015 and drone photography in 2018, when technological advances finally made it possible to take good, high-resolution drone images. His commercial work is mainly in weddings and real estate, but his passion projects nearly always involve nature and often depict water. “You’re seeing the laws of physics manifested in the landscape, in the way the water flows through the environment,” says Smith, 35. Looking at Smith’s photos is an adventure in altered perspectives, like cracking open a geode and glimpsing the sublime crystalline patterns inside what you thought was an unprepossessing rock. It’s also, of course, a way to fly without leaving the ground.
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Fidalgo Bay, Anacortes, Washington. Smith was drawn to this area by its extreme tides, and this photo was taken when the tide was near its lowest. In a basin under a line of train tracks, he says, he found “some very interesting patterns in the mud.” Smith was particularly intrigued by the contrast between the blue water and the peachy salmon color of the sand.
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Left: Perth Amboy, New Jersey. This shot of a chemical tanker traveling the Arthur Kill waterway appealed to Smith’s fascination with patterns—and water. His first job, at age 14, was as a mate on a fishing boat out of Point Pleasant. “I’ve always been around boats,” he says, “and they pop up in my work quite a bit.” Above: Swimming River Reservoir, Lincroft, New Jersey. Smith photographed the small island in late fall, when the trees were shedding their leaves. Beyond the autumnal palette, he liked the shot for what he describes as “a weird confluence of different-colored waters, with some leaves floating on the surface.”
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The most magical phrase in skiing right now is “private powder.” It refers to a privately owned ski mountain that offers very limited access, uncrowded slopes, no lift lines, untrammeled snow and maximum privilege. It’s just you, a friend or your family and acres of untracked snow, or in some cases perfectly groomed slopes. Exclusive and remote, these five private powder resorts were practicing social distancing long before it became necessary to get away from the crowd.
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FIVE U.S. SKI RESORTS OFFER A CHANCE TO DITCH THE CROWDS AND ENJOY YOUR PERSONAL PEAK EXPERIENCE By Everett Potter
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Eleven Experience is one unusual ski operation in Crested Butte, a marriage of Rocky Mountain ski town life and wild backcountry skiing. It starts with lodging in the heart of this mining town turned skier’s paradise, at Scarp Ridge Lodge or the adjacent Sopris House. The outside of Scarp Ridge, a 19th century Croatian saloon, has a Wild West look, but inside it’s sleek and modern, with five king rooms with ensuite bathrooms, a kids’ bunkroom and even a room for your nanny. I liked the indoor saltwater pool, steam room and sauna. The place has a gym, but at the altitude of nearly 9,000 feet I was more grateful for the oxygen-enriched air system. Sopris House, an 1882 structure that was formerly the Spritzer Bar, has been renovated with three king rooms with ensuite bathrooms, and a twin suite with an ensuite bathroom. There is a private “saloon” in keeping with history, with a pool table and jukebox—also a private outdoor courtyard, a media room, an outdoor copper hot tub, a cold plunge pool, a sauna and an in-room retail bar. You’ll need to extricate yourself from these comforts in the morning and get picked up for a custom-designed snowcap ride, which will drop you on 1,000+ acres of exclusive ski terrain in nearby Irwin, located about 13 miles west of the Crested Butte. Eleven has exclusive access to the 1,000-plus acres at Irwin, long a snowcat destination, and the two on-mountain outposts, the Cat Barn and the Movie Cabin. They’re well situated for breathless skiers to enjoy lunch and après. At over 10,000 feet above sea level in the Elk Mountains, it averages 450 inches of snow every winter. It’s blissful and exhausting, and at the end of the last run I wasn’t sorry to get back to Eleven Experience’s lodges. The day’s remaining decision was whether to dunk myself in the indoor hot tub or the outdoor hot tub before heading out to dinner. elevenexperience.com
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Exhilaration is an inadequate term for the feeling of skiing an enormous mountain with a couple of friends and never seeing anyone else, never dealing with a lift line, on snow that is perfectly groomed. That was my first day at Pioneer Mountain, which tops out at 9,860 feet and has steep cliff faces, chutes and tree skiing. With more than 2,700 skiable acres and 2,700 vertical feet, it’s a ski area larger than either Deer Valley Resort or Sun Valley. Never heard of it? That’s because it’s the private mountain of the Yellowstone Club, a 15,200-acre billionaire boys’ club that you may have heard about. This private powder, a term that the club has used to lure members for years, is only for the 500 members, their families and invited guests of what is likely the most exclusive “club” in the world, with members such as Bill Gates, Justin Timberlake, Tom Brady and Eric Schmidt. I visited the club back when only one or two houses had been built and have returned a few times since, as mansions, a Tom Weiskopf 18-hole course and the clubhouse named for ski pioneer and filmmaker Warren Miller were finished. There are now more than 100 runs, and while you can ski with a pro like Scot Schmidt, an extreme skier and star of some of the great Miller movies, I’d rather ski solo to enjoy the solitude and the sheer beauty. I’ve never had a better time on a mountain. The membership fee here is $400,000 for those who pass the financials, and of course there’s the additional requirement (or should we say privilege?) to build a house at the Yellowstone Club. yellowstoneclub.com
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When the weekend warriors of the Northeast were headed to Vermont ski areas Killington, Stowe and Okemo one weekend, I headed north in search of a wintry sanctuary in the rarified air of Twin Farms. I admit to being awestruck upon arrival at this star of the Relais & Châteaux group. Routinely ranked as the top C-level getaway lodge in the country, if not the world—with rates to match—Twin Farms has everything just so. Set on 300 acres, the main house is an 18th century farmhouse that was the retreat of the writer Sinclair Lewis. There are 10 freestanding “cottages,” more like small private homes, with whimsical designs that range from alpine to Adirondack to a Moroccan-inspired getaway. There are also four suites in the Farmhouse at Copper Hill and two more in the lodge. There are welcome fireplaces and amenities such as an unpacking service to help you settle in. The original artwork is by the likes of David Hockney, William Wegman and Frank Stella. There’s a 15,000-bottle wine cellar but no menus. Chef Nathan Rich asks you what you’d like to eat, and then prepares it. This hushed perfection might seem a tad oppressive except when you step outside the door and gaze up at Sonnenberg Mountain on the property. Here lie six perfectly groomed ski trails—Main Street, Man Trap, Free Air, World So Wide, Jay Hawker and Trail of the Hawk—accessible by a quick ride on Twin Farms’ Sherpa snowmobile to the top. The entire mountain is reserved exclusively for Twin Farms guests. I lapped these for hours each day, with the snowmobile always ready to get me back up to the top. Challenging? No, but they are pure joy, especially when followed by a soak in a Japanese furo bath at the resort’s Bridge House Spa. twinfarms.com
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It takes a certain kind of skier to even want to ski Silverton Mountain, which lies about 80 miles from Telluride. The 1,800-plus-acre terrain is awesome, tough or frightening, depending upon how good a skier you are. There’s just one lift, and it takes you to 12,300 feet. There’s another 1,000+ of vertical you can hike to reach 13,487, the highest point for lift-served skiing in North America. Take it from me, you may not have much breath left in you when you reach the top. The experience you’re here for is similar to snowcat or heli-skiing, and all about floating through unbelievably deep powder. The Bureau of Land Management oversees the mountain and limits the number of daily skiers to 80. You can ski with or without a guide, but it’s a serious decision as the trails are unmarked. In fact, they’re not even cut, and nothing is groomed. You ski through trees and from one clearing to another, in deep snow, making fresh tracks. There’s a great and steep snowfield called Rope Dee Dope. The rest, unmarked, seems endless, and many of the runs would qualify as double blacks on any other Western mountain, steep to the point of terrifying. When I finally hit the base of the mountain, I climbed into a waiting bus with pounding music and fellow skiers that brought me back to the lift for round two and later, round three. At day’s end, the seriously high altitude combined with skiing 8,000 to 12,000 feet a day is both exhilarating and utterly exhausting. I didn’t need luxury, nor would I find it in Silverton, so I stayed at the very comfortable Teller House Hotel, which has an old-timey Western feel. You don’t come to Silverton for comforts. You come because want it steep, deep and uncrowded. And so it is. silvertonmountain.com
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Chances are you’ve never skied Wyoming’s Green Mountain in the south central part of the state. It is a private mountain retreat of some 600 acres, surrounded by National Forest lands, and the alpine centerpiece of the Brush Creek Ranch Luxury Collection. This is a group of historic guest ranches on a 30,000-acre working cattle ranch near the town of Saratoga. It includes the Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, the French Creek Sportsmen’s Club and the Magee Homestead, the latter a member of the Relais & Châteaux group, with just 12 residences and suites and designed for adults only. There’s also the Farm at Brush Creek for dining. It’s a lot of luxury to take in in the middle of Wyoming. But the reason I went was private powder, which meant riding a snowcat for four miles just to get to the base of Green Mountain and then continuing via snowcat to reach the summit. The mountain maxes out at 30 skiers and snowboarders at a given time. There were 1,100 vertical feet ahead of me, and the experience was memorable. You disembark from the cat, click into your bindings, and off you go. In seconds, the echoes of the snowcat’s chatter are replaced by Rocky Mountain silence, the swoosh of powder and a deep sense of being on your own, making swooping turns. There are a few cut trails that are groomed, but there’s much more tree skiing, and even double black diamond runs, so the better skier you are, the more fun you will have. What Green Mountain also offers are views that seem to go for a hundred miles. It’s not Jackson Hole in terms of challenges or amenities, but it’s a wonderful mountain shared with just a handful of other enthusiasts. There are yurts at the base that serve as warming shelters. There is also talk of building lifts at some point in the future. That would likely increase the number of skiers, so the sage advice is to go now. brushcreekranch.com
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to this treatment is that because only a portion of the skin is treated at a time, two sessions are usually required, the second being scheduled three to four months after the first. There are many different types of fractional lasers being used in offices around the country, so talk to a doctor to find out what type of treatment would be best for you. The cost factor: Most insurance companies do not cover laser skin resurfacing because it is considered a cosmetic procedure. A session can cost from $300 upwards depending on the type of laser used and the area being treated. Laser hair removal. This is probably the laser treatment you’ve heard the most about. In the past few years, it’s been the go-to for those looking to take steps out of their beauty routine while still maintaining the look and feel of a fresh wax or shave. In this procedure, light converts to heat, damaging hair follicles to help prevent regrowth. For best results, multiple sessions are required. The sensation of the procedure is commonly described as a rubber band snapped on the skin, but that may be a small price to pay if you no longer accidentally nick yourself in the shower. The American Academy of Dermatology considers laser hair removal safe and effective when in experienced hands. Dr. Khetarpal echoes this, calling it “safe and effective for all skin colors and ethnic backgrounds” and adding that “with a series of treatments you’re able to permanently reduce over 90 percent of the hairs in the area that
is treated.” One drawback, the doctor notes, is that the treatment only works on dark hairs. The cost factor: This treatment is usually done in a dermatologist’s office or a reputable med spa, typically for $200 to $400 per session. There are also commercial lasers available for people to purchase and use in the comfort of their own homes. Photodynamic therapy (PDT). If you’re going to be blue, let’s hope it’s only because you’re under blue lights, which are often used in PDT. In combination with photosensitizing agents, lights of various wavelengths (dependent on the specifics of the patient’s treatment) are used to activate a photochemical reaction that targets unwanted tissues such as acne as well as several kinds of growths, both malignant and benign. Besides treating cancers, PDT can treat bacterial, fungal and viral infections. It’s widely performed throughout dermatology, and a peerreviewed article published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology insists that the procedure is safe and effective and leaves patients with great results and few to no negative side effects. One thing to keep in mind, Dr. Khetarpal tells us, is that while PDT can work wonders as a medical treatment for precancerous growths, “it does not have much of an aesthetic benefit.” The cost factor: Because of PDT’s ability to treat serious medical conditions, the treatment is covered by most insurance companies.
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Pamela Linke was expecting the perfect wedding day, no matter what came her way. After all, she was marrying her best friend, Brandon Nieuw—a friend who happened to have, as she did, family ties to Greenwich, Connecticut, where they became engaged. So even though the weather was 100-degree heat, not the rains they prepared for, memories are full of wedding bliss for the couple. The bride filled that day at Brandon’s family’s Greenwich estate—June 2, 2018—with things she adores. Loved ones gathered, and Pamela’s great uncle officiated—he was certified just for the occasion. An explosion of flowers by Flowers By Justine fit in with the romantic atmosphere created by Stacie Shea Events. Rose petals lined the aisle on the grassy lawn and filled the pool. Even the wedding cake maintained the theme with fresh flowers and greens. Just as romantic was the bride’s Monique Lhuillier lace-and-tulle ball gown, which she wore with her greatgrandmother’s gold-and-sapphire bracelet. The groom accessorized with a gold presidential Rolex Day-Date and Gucci black-crystal cufflinks. One challenge—less unexpected than the day’s intense heat—was planning a meaningful ceremony with families of different backgrounds. Pamela comes from a reform Jewish family, while Brandon’s heritage is Puerto Rican and Dutch. The solution? They focused on spiritual concepts like love and struck a balance with elements from both cultures. When the day was over, the couple made their grand exit under an archway of sparklers and headed off to their honeymoon in Europe, thrilled with the one thing they always knew they could count on: their love.
A COUPLE’S WEDDING CEREMONY HONORS THEIR DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS IN A CONNECTICUT TOWN THEY HAVE IN COMMON. Text by Donna Rolando Wedding planning by Stacie Shea Events Photography by Amy Rizzuto Photography
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A couple living in New York City didn’t have to look far to find a storybook setting for their June 2, 2018, wedding. Sharing adoring smiles outside the groom’s family home in Greenwich are Pamela and Brandon Nieuw, then ages 26 and 28. The essence of romance, her gown is Monique Lhuillier lace and tulle; his custom black tux is accessorized with Gucci black-crystal cufflinks.
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Clockwise from left: The wedding party with 10 bridesmaids in pink Joanna August dresses, 10 groomsmen in light gray suits, a flower girl and ring bearer (Pamela’s cousins); solid gold bands signify a smooth marriage; the couple mix blue and white sand to represent their unity; the bride’s great uncle performs the lawn ceremony after both her mom and dad walk her down the aisle; Pamela’s favorites—roses and peonies—grace the bouquets, which feature fun bright pinks.
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Clockwise from left: Each table at the reception is simple and white to let the pop of color from the floral centerpieces preside; flowers decorate the four-tier cake with yummy layers such as fudge and caramel; the couple shares a joyous moment on the dance floor; sparklers in hand, family and friends help the newlyweds make their grand exit; the bride’s signature drink—fresh raspberry and vodka—features edible blossoms.
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IMPECCABLE TASTE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL IMAGINATION HAVE LED THESE WELL-KNOWN GENTLEMEN INTO THE BOOZE BUSINESS. HERE ARE THE THREE “CELEBRITY” LIQUORS WORTH TRYING. By Darius Amos
RYAN REYNOLDS Aviation American Gin
MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY Wild Turkey Bourbon
DWAYNE JOHNSON Teremana Tequila
In most cases, the after-1 a.m. crowd at your local bar can’t distinguish the merits of a good cocktail, so their gin-and-tonics are often mixed using the house liquor. That’s passable for last call, but those with a more discernible palate who order martinis with dinner or drink the spirit neat at home know better. And Christian Krogstad and Ryan Magarian gave them better in 2006 when they first produced what is now called Aviation American Gin (Aviation, for short) in Portland, Oregon. Its flavor starts with heavy rye and lavender and is followed with juniper, cardamom and orange. Wine Enthusiast magazine once gave it a 97-point rating, the highest grade it had ever bestowed upon a gin. That caught the attention of Canadian actor and gin aficionado Ryan Reynolds, who bought a stake in the premium liquor company in 2018 and retained his minority ownership when the British spirits giant Diageo bought the brand last year for $610 million. Double-R remains the face of the brand (not a bad-looking face), appearing in multiple places on the gin’s website. What’s also handsome are the gin’s Art Deco-inspired bottle and flask-like silhouette.
There are many stops along both the American whiskey and Kentucky bourbon trails, but few have the panache of the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. It’s a spirit enjoyed by all types—from lads taking their first sip at age 21 to seasoned executives unwinding after a day of board meetings. It’s likely Wild Turkey is their drink of choice because of the bourbon’s long reputation as a full-bodied quaff with flavorful toffee and coffee notes. Sure, this spirit sells itself, but executives at the 81-year-old company still brought in a sexy face, actor Matthew McConaughey, in 2016 for a boost. As the new creative director, McConaughey teamed up with master distiller Eddie Russell on a smallbatch bourbon with a taste o’ Texas— they called it Wild Turkey Longbranch. The Academy Award winner’s signature even appears on the bottle, the first time a name other than Eddie’s and Jimmy Russell’s was front and center. And the taste (well-balanced with notes of honey and orange) is also award-winning: It captured double gold in the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Actor and retired wrestler Dwayne Johnson knows plenty about success: He’s conquered the world of sports entertainment and continues to put out nonstop box-office hits. But what does “The Rock” know about tequila? Well, unlike Reynolds and McConaughey, Johnson built his brand, Teremana Tequila, from the ground up. After years of hard work and experimentation, Teremana (derived from the Latin root meaning “earth” and the Polynesian word for “spirit”) launched in 2019 with a small-batch, handcrafted tequila using blue agave matured in the highlands of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Crisp on the palate with hints of agave, lemon zest and vanilla, it makes the perfect drink to toast with friends. Even better is Johnson’s insistence on sustainable production practices—100 percent of the leftover agave fibers are used as an organic fertilizer in the agave fields, while wastewater from manufacturing is filtered for reuse.
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