Mann's Jewelers Accent Magazine Spring/Summer 2021 Edition

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2 Illumannations 4 Fabulous in Rochester

MANN’S JEWELERS 2945 MONROE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14618 585-271-4000

6 On the Runways 14 A Room with a View 18 Monica Rich Kosann 20 Ask the Doctor 22 A New Leaf 26 Surf’s Up! 32 How to Shuck Oysters 36 Spring to Life 38 Poolside Perfection 44 Love Isn’t Cancelled 48 The Camerman Cares

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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 Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Donna Rolando, Mary Stone

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A NOTE FROM NANCY MANN, CEO OF MANN’S JEWELERS

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he past year has certainly been a challenge on so many levels. Many days have been rife with devastating pandemic updates, and so many of us have been impacted by loss both personally and professionally.

As difficult as the last year has been, we’ve been fortunate to see many glimpses of how love has blossomed even during the most difficult of days. A number of times during the past year, I’ve been the recipient of a text, an email or a call from someone looking to make the ultimate purchase: an engagement ring. I’ve listened to heartwarming stories of how their romance intensified during COVID. If we’ve learned nothing else since COVID began, it’s how meaningful all of our relationships are. We’ve redefined connection, whether it’s virtual, a phone call to someone who is feeling isolated, or socially-distanced time with your family.

I’m happy to share that in spite of everything swirling around us, love isn’t cancelled! Whether it’s romantic love, parental love or a BFF friendship kind of love, we are helping people capture a special sentiment in an art form that imbues meaning for generations to come.

Monica Rich Kosann Sun, Moon & Stars Gate Locket with white sapphires in sterling silver, $750.

Temple St. Clair rings in 18k yellow gold. From top to bottom, Eternity ring with blue sapphires. $1,700. Fine Sassini band, $1,250. Diamond Cosmos band, $3,750.

Theodora Mosaic ring with mixed sapphires, ruby, blue moonstone and diamonds, $8,500. Celestial Astrid folding ring with diamonds and engravings, $4,900.

More than ever this year at Mann’s Jewelers, we’ve been given the responsibility of helping people select gifts intended to show how much they care. We’ve gotten very creative with how to select a perfect piece of jewelry: one that will celebrate love, reinforce a spiritual connection or share words of encouragement. Throughout COVID, we’ve been captivated by stories of how even more significant jewelry has become because of what it represents. When unable to be physically close to people you love, a locket with a special memory or a stack of birthstone bands designed to represent children and grandchildren have been a tangible reminder of that special bond.

Thank you all for your ongoing support throughout the past year. Even during the darkest days of uncertainty, our ability to help many of you share what was in your heart buoyed us. Thank you for your trust in us. Now, more than ever, we hold tight to those meaningful connections. As our lives begin to open up in the coming months, we look forward to seeing more of you. Weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and anniversaries are just around the corner. So much to celebrate!

Precision Set 3-stone setting with diamonds in 18k white gold, $2,400.

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A longtime client has struggled with fear and anxiety since the pandemic began.

She has found that by wearing amulets that are meaningful to her, it soothes her. We started the process by updating some older pieces from significant moments throughout her life that were buried in her jewelry box, and then we added some symbols of faith.

She’s shared that as she touches her necklace throughout the day, she feels empowered.

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ROCHESTER NATIVE & STYLE GURU COURTNEY WINSLOW TALKS SPRING/SUMMER FASHION. PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRA ELISE LOCATION & FOOD AVVINO HAIR BY SOOZ SALON FLOWERS BY ARENA’S I want to start by acknowledging the trauma that we have endured the past year. My heart is with those who have lost: family, friends, jobs, homes, businesses and the list goes on. I want to share my gratitude for frontline workers, teachers, caretakers and all those who have given their soul to hold our hands through this. I am in awe of your strength, and my gratitude is overflowing.

I don’t want to forget 2020 ever happened. I want to honor what it has taught me. I want to harness the universal pain and use it for motivation and change. I want to protect those I love by showing them the power of self-reflection and universal compassion. I want those who suffered and those who fought for justice to be remembered. I want 2021 to be a year that we brought the magic of gratitude to one another. The year we learned to say hi to our neighbors and smile at a stranger on the street, the year we became ourselves. I’ve been working on harnessing my love of life, my joy in the everyday, and with that acknowledgment, laughing comes easier, giving seems less burdensome and I feel the universe has my back.

When fashions were designed for spring 2021, no one really knew what we would be dressing for. IF we would be getting out of our tie-dyed sweats or our silk pajamas.

IF we would be attending events in person or still from our couch. But even still, a sense of optimism and playfulness filled the virtual runways. Designers reached out and said, “I got you.” In my opinion, what to expect from the trends can be broken into two categories. Number one; bring back the JOY in getting dressed. No matter where you are going, bring the sunshine and a smile. We all need it; share your good vibes. The second way to approach spring trends is to invest in updated classics that you will be able to wear for more than just one season. This is both responsible and forward-thinking.

So, let’s break it down….we’ll call the first group:

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1. Lots of bright colors. It’s tutti frutti time… remember that fruity striped gum that only tasted really amazing for like 9 seconds? Yeah, this is guaranteed to last longer. Bright watermelons, candy apple reds, sunny yellows. After so much monotony it’s time to let loose. Don’t think about which is best, if you feel a smile when you look at it, my guess is someone else will too. These brights are a fantastic choice for jewelry, bathing suit colors, or even a wig?! Bonus style alert: Windbreakers in ’90s geometrics are a perfect way to display your affection for the color wheel. I just love it when things come back around. This one is functional and fun but with low commitment.

2. Since we just haven’t had enough of the '90s influence, I’m going to toss some

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awesomeness out at you. Netting. Not hair netting—we aren’t fighting a lice pandemic (unless you’re an elementary school nurse). But layers of netted strands loosely overlayed on a mini slip dress have modern sex appeal.

A netted vest layered over a tank and your black workout pants is a great casual look.

And for the pool, an iridescent one-piece bathing suit with a black column netted dress over it has a perfect Weird Science vibe.

3. Beach prints, bold bright florals and kitschy patterns remind us of vacations we had to cancel. Here’s a chance to bring the beach to you. Brightly colored sapphires that mimic the colorful coral reefs are my favorite to wear with a gauzy white dress.

Show up to lunch in a shift dress with a colorful sea-life pattern, or a silk blouse with a seashell print paired with extra-wide-leg denim. Treat yourself to espadrilles with colorful ribbons that wrap around your tan legs and straw bags that can’t wait to be filled with sand and ice cream novelty wrappers.

Let’s refer to the second category as:

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER, AKA BFF

Above: MJ Precious Petites flower ring with diamonds in 14k yellow gold, $940.

Opposite page: Stephen Webster Russian Roulette Stiletto Earrings with tourmaline and London blue topaz in 18k white gold. $22,000.

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Whichever way you’re drawn, we can all agree that its best to offer some hope into every day. Fashion when done right is supposed to be fun and light—not a list of rules and obligations.

It’s an expression of whoever you might be that day. Sometimes I’m practical and sometimes I want to wear a bright pink dress because it makes me smile.

This season’s colors, shapes and materials suggest optimism. Fashion should be able to give people a break from the stress of the real world. Offer someone a smile, a bright color to break them away from the stress of life, and let them know that there is hope out there. That the sun will shine again.

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1. Nineties column dresses coming in hot with a simple silhouette. Tried and true, it’s a sleek yet sculptural look.

Monochromatic layering of the ‘90s has you able to wear this look multi seasonally, layered with chains and gold bangles that you can also collect each season. It’s a classic that you can grow with and wear with everything. Gwyneth nailed it, so did Jen. I

mean, I am in no position to tell them they could have done better. The dress can be black, chocolate or white.

Complete the look with strappy flat sandals and a tight low bun.

2. First, we stole our boyfriend’s jeans. Now that we’re all grown up we are going after our husband’s button-downs. The XL look of this is as comforting as a warm embrace, and it billows in the summer breeze.

One of my favorite hand-me-downs from my dad is a few of his favorite button-downs from Brooks Brothers. His initials are still in bold letters on the pocket. White, pink and striped-blue poplin. You can dress this up with layers of diamonds or blue sapphires. And with this look, you can Risky Business your way around the house between video conferences for fun! An updated approach is to swap the traditional cotton for silky shades of fuchsia and orange and then belt it at the waist for a night out.

3. Trench coats, chinos and khakis. Before you tell me, “I know this already, and this is a super boring topic”…hear me out. These are classic, essential pieces that will never go away. Think buffalo plaid in the fall.

You’re not getting rid of that. You can’t shake it. Can you?

I love the simplicity and modern approach to a khaki trench with the collar up, waist tightly cinched and the way you can chameleon that jacket to be anything you need. The chinos are taking some notes from my dad’s ‘80s closet as well. They are pleated, high-waisted and wide leg. These trends will take you from spring, to summer and back around to fall.

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1) Ippolita Lollipop rainbow stone necklace in 18k yellow gold. $1,995 2) Temple St. Clair pendants with rainbow sapphires in 18k yellow gold. Mini Orbit pendant with blue moonstone center, diamond bale and rainbow frame. $1,850.

Moonface pendant with rock crystal, diamond bale, and rainbow frame. $4,150 3) Ippolita Lollipop ring with rainbow gemstones in 18k yellow gold. $1,995

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(Right) Venetian Princess small flower bracelet. $2,100

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THE LAKE HOUSE OPENS ITS DOORS TO THE FINGER LAKES.

Pristine but rugged, historic but modern, immense but cozy are but some of the design dualities The Lake House embodies. The five-building resort is a multilayered canvas—a lush backdrop for locals to experience Canandaigua Lake in a way only a privileged few hitherto could.

And for Manhattanites and others even farther flung, The Lake House is designed to attract people who otherwise might never venture as far as the Finger Lakes, people who didn’t even know the region exists.

Two restaurants, a spa that spills out onto the grounds, a timber-frame barn that will serve as an event space and more than 80 rooms with decks and lake views give people a reason to make the discovery. That is what the Sands hope for, to highlight the wineries they helped put on the map more than half a century ago with their family business, Canandaigua Wine Co. Now a publiclyheld alcoholic beverage company based in Victor, NY, Constellation Brands Inc. today has a market capitalization of nearly $40.9 billion and more than 100 brands in its portfolio.

That portfolio started with wines from the Finger Lakes.

“All the sommeliers know about Finger Lakes wineries. They haven’t all been here though,” says the project’s developer William Caleo, general partner at The Brooklyn Home Company. “Now this hotel can be a gateway for those wineries and breweries. There’s a lot happening the world needs to see, and we feel like we have a venue now to expose that.”

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Guests are invited to explore a wide range of activities at The Lake House, including yoga classes, fishing and roasting s’mores with provided kits at the outdoor fire pits.

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To that end, The Lake House this year will start dropping guests off from the East River in New York City to Canandaigua Lake. A chartered eight-person Cessna Caravan can get guests to the lake in just over an hour.

Developers made the addition thinking New Yorkers might find the 5.5-hour drive too long. But last summer, during COVID, management said people were absolutely ready to make the trek. Since its opening last year, The Lake House’s No. 1 visitor so far are guests from the New York City metropolitan area, William says.

William too lives in New York City. He says: “When you’re in a meditation class and they say, ‘Go back to the place that makes you feel happy and calm,’ I go back to Canandaigua Lake, where I’m sitting on the dock.”

William and his sister Lyndsay Caleo Karol grew up at the lake, sleeping in the playroom at the house of his grandparents, Marvin and Mickey Sands. Eventually, their parents, Richard and Jennifer Sands, bought a house next door.

That experience of calm is what William and his sister wanted to bring to The Lake House. The Sands tapped them and their cousin Doug Bennett to oversee, design and develop the resort, which William says they wanted to feel like a cruise on an old comfortable boat.

William, Lyndsay and her husband Fitzhugh Karol are partners at the Brooklyn Home Company, where they redevelop historic townhomes and condos with a lens that looks for the stories and experiences in a property.

They tell those stories through design, with the historic materials they incorporate and the artistic interpretation Fitzhugh and Lyndsay provide. Their white and wood style is distinct: luminous, refined, airy and, of course, inspired.

“The Lake House is really an extension of what I’ve been doing with Lyndsay and Fitzhugh for the last 15 years,” William says. “Now we’re going to do the hotel version of what we’ve been doing. ‘(We asked) Fitz, ‘where are you passionate? What do you want to do?’”

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The two-story lobby features a steel chandelier designed by artist Fitzhugh Karol of The Brooklyn Home Company. On the other end of the room stands a massive reception desk, conceived by Karol and his wife Lyndsay Caleo from a fallen willow tree that Grand Wood (of Naples, NY) sourced, kiln dried and reconstructed for the location.

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Guest rooms feature four-poster beds designers Lyndsay Caleo and Fitzhugh Karol originally made for their own bedroom. “We’ve had so many inquiries about the bed, I finally had to stop taking them,” says William Caleo, Lyndsay’s brother and partner at The Brooklyn Home Company.

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The library bar off the main lobby features a long table designed by Fitzhugh Karol with the craftsmen at Grand Wood.

That, he says, will be done not just by the resort’s beautiful design and construction, but by the team the Sands have assembled, the personal touches, turning down the bed at night, the glass of Prosecco at check-in.

It’s about being pampered and cared for, says director of food & beverage Nicholas Massimilian. That, he says, is what is going to bring people back again and again. But the place is special not just for the Sands family and the guests who come to enjoy The Lake House. For the employees too, the resort and the land it’s on are sacred. For many of the employees, working there is like coming home.

Nicholas spent his summers at a friend’s house on the lake, where he got to enjoy lakeside living. He remembers boating over with his friend’s family to the Inn on the Lake and having a bite at the Sand Bar, the lakeside restaurant, which the Sands have kept but re-envisioned.

Coming back to work there, he says, is liking coming full circle. “It was a fun place to be. There was a lot of energy, a lot of people. I always associated the lake with something to look forward to. Those were very happy years where my responsibilities were minimal. It was easy. In many ways being at the lake is easy. Simon and myself and everyone here put in a lot of work to create that feeling of easy living for our guests.”

The time, investment and care that went into assembling the right team who could ensure that experience wasn’t easy or quick, William says. But that is because this isn’t some development a developer would aim to flip in five years once they’ve maximized revenues. “We don’t want to sell this property. I want this to be in the Sands family for the next 100 years, so I didn’t mind the long game to pay that (investment) off.”

Part of the family’s legacy, he says, will be from all of the weddings, engagements, celebrations and moments that guests have over the years and generations to come.

“This is important for our family; this is important for our community and is one of the greatest honors of my life,” William says. “I will always feel that way, and I will go to my grave thinking, ‘Thank God I had that experience.’”

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The features and furniture at The Lake House, even though they are new, feel curated in a way, William says; they feel familiar. They’re also personal.

Fitzhugh designed most of the art including the steel sculptures outside. The beds are a replica of the bed he and his wife designed for their home. Fitzhugh also designed the chandelier in the lobby (his first) and the long table in the library bar. He designed the striking lobby desk, carved from a fallen willow tree that Grand Wood, a wood-working company in Naples, NY, (at the southern end of the lake) kiln dried and reconstructed for The Lake House.

Eighty percent of the resort’s 124 guest rooms have a deck or patio, and 70 percent of them have a view of the lake. By contrast, the Inn on the Lake, which occupied the land for decades before the new development, had 130 rooms, only 30 of which had views.

William said he really wanted to redevelop the former Inn on the Lake, but he said those lake views were necessary for the experience they wanted guests to have. In addition, he said, it had a four-pipe boiler system that would heat all 130 rooms in the dead of winter even if only nine were occupied. The system was noisy too, with compressors that ran all night.

By starting anew, builders were able to drill 500-foot wells to heat and cool the property with geothermal power and maintain the silence of the lake, which William says is essential for that experience of calm he wants guests to enjoy.

The Sands family spared no expense in the concept and construction of the nine-acre resort, which in every way is the family’s ode to Canandaigua Lake.

“This obviously isn’t about just turning a profit; (the Sands family) was very keen that The Lake House be a catalyst for the area, for the shoreline, for Canandaigua itself,” general manager Simon Piers Dewar says.

“Their ties and roots to Canandaigua go back to the start of Canandaigua Wine Co.,” Simon says. “They were very much about giving back. You see that a lot from them in the community anyway, but it’s a pretty big endeavor to really put Canandaigua on the map.”

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Monica Rich Kosann Storytelling can take on many forms, and for Monica Rich Kosann, storytelling began through a camera lens, taking intimate portraits, sometimes through private sessions in celebrity homes, and sometimes catching her subjects on the fly, in their natural enviroments. Her photos evoke the memory of a poignant moment in time.

As Kosann explained, “I always hoped that my imagery would capture both the inner and outer self of my subject.”

But sometimes our most meaningful photos get tucked away. Inside a photo album, hanging in a corner hallway, set aside on a bookshelf…and especially with cell phone photo albums, our best memories tend to get buried among the clutter of our ubiquitous and overzealous digital snaps.

Creating a modern version of the locket would become Kosann’s life work. She says, “I have always loved jewelry.

Before I started as a designer, I wondered why is nobody making lockets that are young, contemporary and sexy? That was my first defining moment. I never looked back. The second came when I realized that what we put in our lockets was empowering and told our stories, and why couldn’t my entire collection do that? I decided that jewelry should not just be beautiful. As women, it should inspire us and make us

stronger…that is our brand.”

Today, the Monica Rich Kosann brand is full of symbolic and heirloom-quality jewels, heavy on lockets and charms, both working together to tell a story.

And for 2021, Monica has a few thought starters of what to put in those lockets, emphasizing that your story can change and so can the imagery you choose.

Think as far and wide as a family photograph, a quote that inspires you, a note from a child or lover, a place you dream of visiting (or perhaps already have), a note about something you hope to accomplish, or a photo of a favorite memory. The beauty is, you are the storyteller… and there is always something to say.

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Marrying a timeless object with the sometimes forgotten yet precious photograph was a personal mission for Kosann. It began with antique frames, but really, if there’s anywhere something precious should be kept, it should be close to the heart. Enter lockets, a jewelry item that popped up over and over again on Kosann’s frequent trips to antique and flea markets. She loved the secrets they kept…who had worn them, and what did they hold?

JEWELRY SHOULDN’T JUST BE BEAUTIFUL, IT SHOULD EMPOWER & INSPIRE

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Ask the Doctor Q & A WITH PLASTIC SURGEON DR. ASHLEY AMALFI Instagram @DrAshleyAmalfi

So much has changed since we heard from you last. How has the pandemic affected your practice?

As a medical practice, we took COVID-19 very seriously from the beginning. We voluntarily stopped elective surgery as we learned more about this fastspreading virus. The Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery donated extra personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals in need, giving frontline workers the protection they needed to care for the sickest patients in our community. We also let the local hospitals know that the ventilators in our operating rooms were at their disposal should they need them in their ICUs. Thankfully, those measures were not needed in our community, and we were already hard at work planning how to pivot, change and strategically re-open our doors as soon as it was safe to do so.

What a scary time. How have things changed since you reopened?

So much has changed, yet the fundamentals of how we take care of patients and the safe surgical experience we offer hasn’t wavered.

We offer virtual consultations for patients who feel more comfortable first meeting that way, or for those who travel longer distances to see us.

Patients are still able to come into the office in-person for any necessary medical follow-up and care needed after surgery. Our entire staff is masked throughout the day, temperatures are checked upon arrival, and we ask that our patients do the same. We have specific precautions in place related to procedures on the face when a mask cannot be worn, and are proud to be safely offering the highest level of service for injectables and neurotoxin appointments.

Is it safe to have cosmetic surgery or procedures right now?

So…. what is the “Zoom Boom?”

We never would have guessed that a pandemic would cause such a spike in plastic surgery procedures. We have seen a dramatic rise

How has wearing masks affected plastic surgery?

Mask-wearing has really changed what we are looking at. Our eyes are now the focus of the face, conveying our emotions in a way we had never experienced before universal mask wearing. We have patients complaining that their eyes look tired, or make them look older than they are. Procedures like undereye filler for dark circles and eyelid surgery are trending right now, as they offer a refreshed and rested look with minimal downtime.

Why are so many people choosing to have their cosmetic surgery now?

It really is a great time to have cosmetic surgery. Many of our patients are working from home and have the benefit of not needing to take much, if any, time off to have the surgery they have been dreaming about. They are easily able to log back into work from the comfort of their couch the day after a big surgery, without needing to take large amounts of time off to recover. Without vacations, parties, weddings and get togethers, coordinating a surgical date and recovery time could not be easier. Patients are eager to get on the surgery schedule now, so that they can fully recover and be ready to be back out into the world once it is safer to do so. A renewed focus on health and wellness goes beyond smoothies and home workouts and encompasses cosmetic surgery for many of our patients. Literally, there’s nothing else to do, so everyone might as well look and feel great!

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The OR has always been one of the safest environments to be in, and that has never rung truer than it does now. We go above and beyond to make sure not only that the equipment and environment is clean and sterile, but that you also have a personalized experience despite these new precautions. We also required that all of our patients have a COVID test prior to their surgical procedure. This allows us to make sure you are healthy and ready for your surgery, and that your recovery is smooth and comfortable.

in the request for both fillers and neurotoxins, as well as cosmetic surgery, since the spring of 2020.

Patients are spending endless hours on Zoom, staring at their own face in a camera and critiquing things they had never noticed before, giving rise to a new population of men and women seeking procedures like neurotoxin to correct the frown lines and furrows of their brow. There has been a spike in neck contouring procedures like liposuction for a double chin, and injections to slim the lower face and build up a stronger jaw and facial contour.

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THESE SIX SPOTS OFFER SOME OF THE GLOBE’S BEST WAVES AND COOLEST VIBES. By Leslie Garisto Pfaff We don’t deny that there are stay-at-home surfers, most of them lucky folks who live on or near a beach where the swells run reliably high. But let’s face it: Most surfers are travelers by nature, eternally seeking the world’s widest swell windows, best peeling waves, longest stretches of uncrowded beach and warmest, most crystalline waters. It doesn’t hurt, of course, if these top surfing spots also happen to be situated in stunning locales, especially if the plan is to spend at least a little time on dry land. With all of that in mind, we offer a half dozen of the globe’s best places to catch some spectacular waves and revel in good times overall:

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File it under “Pinch me; I must be dreaming”: sharing the waves with the world’s best surfers beneath a soaring cliff that’s home to an 11th-century Hindu temple. Throw in consistent swells and peaks that come together to create a wall stretching many hundreds of feet, and you’ll understand why Uluwatu is a global surfer’s mecca. Of course, all that perfection can mean large crowds; for a little elbow room, you can head to nearby Lombok or Sumbawa. Visit between April and October for optimum surf. Take a break from the breaks: And hike Mount Agung, an active volcano and the highest point on the island.

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Surrounded by a quiet surfing village, Teahupoo is often called “the end of the road” because to reach it you have to go beyond the paved road that leads from town to the beach. But the nickname is metaphorically apt as well: The heavy, glassy waves here, which can exceed 40 feet in height, are among the world’s most dangerous, famous for the triple threat of extraordinary size, power and speed. Even pro surfers have come dangerously close to breathing their last after wiping out on the shallow-lying coral reef just offshore. If you’re an expert seeking the thrill of your life, there are few places that deliver it like Teahupoo. (And for beginning and intermediate surfers, Tahiti offers a wealth of less terrifying spots.) Take a break from the breaks: And wander the beautiful village of Teahupoo, or tour the nearby pearl farm at Tahiti Iti.

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If it’s size you’re after, you’ll find it in this little Portuguese fishing village, in the form of truly monstrous swells, thanks to the 16,000-foot-deep underwater formation known as the Nazaré Canyon. We’re talking record-breaking waves, like the 100-footer effortlessly ridden by world champion Garrett McNamara in 2013. No wonder the World Surfing League holds its annual Big Wave Contest here. For the biggest and best, come in winter and head straight to Praia do Norte, a beach for experts only. Take a break from the breaks: And take in the panoramic ocean views from the stunning 16th-century Forte de Sao Miguel.

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SPORTING LIFE You’re not in Hawaii anymore, Dorothy—this place, on the southeastern coast of the island of Tasmania, is about as remote as a surfing spot can get, reachable only by an 18-mile boat or jet-ski ride or a two-hour trek through Tasman National Park. It’s also forbidding: Nestled into a rugged dolomite bluff, the beach is home to seals, orcas and great white sharks, and it’s often visited by low-pressure systems working their way up from the South Pole. Still, if you’re an expert surfer looking for the challenge of a lifetime, you’ll find it here, in the form of barreling waves that build miles out at sea and offer some of the world’s most exhilarating rides. Take a break from the breaks: And hike through the forests of Tasman National Park to the top of the bluffs, for breath-stealing views.

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Before the 1966 release of the classic surfing film Endless Summer, only the locals knew about Raglan, now considered one of the world’s top surf spots. And yet the area still retains the laid-back vibe and surfingcommunity spirit it evinced in that long-ago movie. It also offers consistent 4- to 6-foot swells and a series of left-hand point breaks, and on a good day (of which you’ll find many, especially from November through February), you can ride the best of them in the storied bays of Manu, Whale and Indicators. Take a break from the breaks: And find sustenance at one of the area’s many excellent farm-to-table eateries.

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Like Raglan, it had its star turn in the surfing flick Endless Summer, which helped transform this former sleepy fishing village on South Africa’s Eastern Cape into a must-ride destination. Justly famous for its unparalleled right-hand point breaks, Jeffrey’s is home to the Billabong Pro ASP World Tour. If you want to challenge yourself, make your way to the sections known as Boneyard, Supertubes and Tubes. Or, for a less crowded ride, check out The Point, Kitchen Windows, Magna Tubes or Albatross. Take a break from the breaks: And ride a horse along the gentler waves of the Papiesfontein Beach horse trail.

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ENJOYING THESE MOLLUSKS NEED NOT BE A SHELL GAME— THANKS TO SECRETS FROM CULINARY PRO VANESSA SEDER.

BUYING AND STORING OYSTERS

BRING TOOLS You’ll need a) an oyster knife and b) a dishcloth and/or protective glove. Any reputable kitchen supply store or seafood market will carry oyster knives.

SUIT UP Fold the cloth over itself in thirds to make it thick. If you have a glove, now is the time to put it on. Then wrap the dishcloth around your hand, covering both your hand and your thumb.

GET A GRIP Place the oyster on a cutting board with the hinge end farthest from you. Grip the posterior part of the shell with your cloth-covered hand to hold it in place. The flat side should be at the top and the rounded side at the bottom.

DO THE TWIST Exerting gentle but steady force, insert the point of the oyster knife into the hinge.

Wiggle a bit to establish a steady point of contact.

Holding the knife firmly, turn your wrist to twist the knife and pop open the hinge.

TOP IT OFF Run the knife along the underside of the top shell to detach it from the oyster. Remove the top shell, taking care not to spill the liquid from the bottom shell containing the oyster.

SET IT FREE Gently slide the knife around and under the oyster to release it from the bottom shell.

DRESS FOR SUCCESS Arrange prepped oysters on a plate over ice, alongside any desired toppings, such as the cucumber radish mignonette (recipe on next page), cocktail sauce, horseradish and/or lemon.

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Oysters can contain harmful bacteria, so care must be taken when purchasing and storing them. Here a few rules of thumb: n Purchase your oysters from a reputable fishmonger. The seafood store should smell clean, not fishy. If the smell concerns you, the seafood should as well. n Pay attention to the oysters’ origin. They should come from locations known for breeding safe-to-eat oysters. If in doubt, ask your seafood purveyor. Oysters should be labeled with where they came from and harvest dates. n Fresh oysters must be alive before eating them. The oyster must be able to tightly close its shell. Tap on any open oyster shells.

If an oyster is no longer alive, its shell will remain open and it should be discarded. If it is alive, the shell will close; it is then safe to shuck. n Oysters should be kept on ice and refrigerated but stored out of the water. I recommend eating them within 24 hours of purchase to ensure freshness. This is especially true in the warmer months.

To my way of thinking, there isn’t much that beats a plate of cold, fresh, briny oysters on a hot day. There’s a downside, though, as my fellow oyster lovers will attest. At $3 a pop at most restaurants, satisfying your oyster fix can be an expensive proposition, especially considering the relatively skimpy amount of food they provide. There’s a pearl lining here, though: A primary reason for the oyster’s hefty price tag is the labor involved in preparation, so if you’re game, mastering the art of shucking will pay dividends over time. Just be aware there’s an accompanying risk, one roughly comparable to becoming, say, a master margarita maker.

Namely, once word gets out, you may find yourself in constant demand, fielding recurring requests—in short, relegated to the position of the default supplier within your social circle.

Accordingly, to some extent you may want to keep a shell—I mean a lid—on your newfound shucking skills and remain a surreptitious shucker. Just follow the instructions below, and whether openly or secretly, you’ll master oyster shucking in no time.

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n 1¼ cups unpeeled seedless cucumber, minced n ¼ cup radish, minced n 2 Tbs. shallot, minced n ½ cup unseasoned rice vinegar n ¼ tsp. sea salt n ¼ tsp. black pepper, freshly ground n 2 cups ice cubes n 12 fresh raw oysters, shucked

Place the cucumber, radish, shallot, vinegar, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir to combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve. The mignonette can be made up to one day ahead of time. To serve, place the ice in a food processor and pulse a few times, until slightly crushed. Spread the ice out onto a large tray or oyster plate and place the oysters on top of the ice. Serve the oysters immediately with a ramekin of the mignonette sauce, a small spoon and a few oyster forks.

Mignonette is a light and bright vinegar-based sauce— simple to whip up and perfect for accompanying oysters and any other rich and/or briny shellfish that may benefit from a hit of acid—think raw clams, poached shrimp, scallops, crab or lobster. Just to sweeten the pot (no pun intended), I’ve increased visual and textural interest here by adding crisp and cooling minced cucumber and radish. Spoon a little over your oyster and you’ll be in clover—oyster clover. Bonus: Any leftover mignonette can be repurposed as a convenient salad dressing starter—simply whisk in a bit of Dijon mustard and olive oil, and there’s a good chance your greens will make Vanity Fair’s annual best-dressed list.

Reprinted with permission from Eat Cool by Vanessa Seder (Rizzoli; March 2021).

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¼ cup water ¼ cup honey 1 fresh ginger, sliced into coins 6 mint leaves, plus more to garnish 2 cups pomegranate juice 2 cups grapefruit juice ½ cup lime juice 1 cup tequila 2 cups grapefruit-flavored soda pomegranate seeds, for garnish grapefruit, sliced, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the water, honey and ginger. Simmer 2-3 minutes, then add the mint leaves and cover. Allow to steep 10-15 minutes, then strain out ginger and mint.

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When the time is right and all is safe, you won’t have second thoughts about throwing a party. Sure, you’ve had friends over to wine and dine—maybe you’ve even had a large gathering. But undoubtedly you did so with careful considerations. Trust us, the day is approaching when all you think about is showing your guests a good time.

In A Home for All Seasons, the second book penned by interior designer and fashionista Danielle Rollins, you’ll discover the Atlanta- and Palm Beach-based author’s secrets and advice for throwing an unbelievable and unforgettable get-together, whether it’s a festive Easter brunch in the backyard or a heart-warming Thanksgiving feast in the dining room. Her insightful words paired with meticulously curated imagery will surely inspire you to start planning your next celebration.

While creating a flawless poolside party, seen on the pages here, Rollins focused on a garden motif. The festivities, after all, were held on well-manicured green grass and surrounded by the yard’s lush landscaping. From flatware to floral arrangements, vibrant spring hues popped from every detail and were meant to set a comfortable, less formal vibe—in her eyes, the perfect ambience for a backyard gathering.

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Position a bowl of seasonal fruits in between two identical autumnal floral arrangements for a wow-worthy centerpiece. Blue monogrammed linens and bold china add another unexpected pop of personality to your tablescape.

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“More people with less table between them” can foster conversation and interaction, says designer and entertaining expert Danielle Rollins, who sets the stage using cozy Chiavari ballroom chairs and narrow folding camper tables covered by a white linen tablecloth and a printed damask underskirt. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Dinner is served on Mottahedeh’s Tobacco Leaf china, a pattern that explodes with shades of pink, purple, blue, green and rust. Rollins provides a final flourish with taper candles in etched-crystal hurricane lamps. Lilac water glasses and emerald-tone flatware play up the jewel tones of the garden motif.

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This page: The pool provides a natural divider in the garden, creating different zones for a party. Guests can lounge and soak up the sun on one side of the pool before trekking to the opposite end when dinner hits the table. Opposite page: Floral arrangements—made of fresh-cut dahlias, mums, peonies, tulips and hydrangeas—capture the essence of all seasons and echo the hues found on the china.

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LAUREN & DAVE How did you meet? We met online.

We were both a little hesitant to try online dating, but hey, it worked out!

What drew you to each other? From the first date everything was just easy, and it felt like we had known each other forever. We just fit together perfectly.

How did going through a pandemic together impact your relationship?

We moved in together in February 2020 right before the shutdown. The biggest thing that came out of the pandemic, besides a successful relationship, is that Lauren adjusted to life with a dog and quickly became a full-on dog mom.

How did the proposal unfold? Lauren thought she was just going to dinner at Bar Bantam with some friends. While sitting downstairs waiting for dinner, she started to notice her family coming down the escalator one by one, with flowers, then came Dave’s family and finally Dave. After the first few people came down, she was sobbing uncontrollably. Needless to say, it was a “yes!”

Tell us about your ring! It’s gorgeous!

It’s an oval diamond with matching smaller oval diamonds on each side. Dave had our birthstones, garnet and sapphire, added inside the band as a hidden personalization.

Any wedding plans yet? We originally tried to plan for early summer, but with the pandemic, we pushed it to late summer and we’re hopeful that this will give us time to get a little further along with the vaccine rollout.

We’re planning on an evening wedding at the top of The Metropolitan. The 360-degree views of the city will be beautiful, especially at sunset. ♥

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ALEXIS & JUSTEN How did you meet?

Justen and I worked together at a television station in Illinois.

I was on air. Justen was a producer and weather anchor.

We anchored weekend, evening newscasts together.

What drew you to each other? Justen says I always had a calm demeanor. I was attracted to his kind soul, and of course, he was easy on the eyes. But he looked past my flaws and saw me for me and loved me anyway. We also had so much in common. We liked the same sports teams and had similar taste in music. We also had the same core values. Justen has always been a supporter of mine, and I of him. Just knowing you could feel safe and secure with someone was comforting. Plus, not going to lie I (Justen) couldn’t stop looking at her as she passed my desk. I remember the first time I took notice she was wearing gray pants and a red sweater. She was so unique and gorgeous looking.

How did going through a pandemic together impact your relationship? It made us stronger. While I was still working, Justen faced a lot of challenges with his business. He’s a personal trainer and nutritionist and runs his own health-and-wellness business and gym. When restrictions were put in place, many clients took a break. On top of that, we had to parent three children who now had school at home as schools and extracurricular activities changed. We had to figure out a way to be there for each other, support one another emotionally and mentally, while at the same time being honest and strong for our children. One thing we both committed to was each other and our children. We took trips and adventures along with daily walks/ hikes with the kids that has now become a standard, and it is still going to this day. We haven’t missed an outdoor session since March 16th of last year!

How did you celebrate your pandemic anniversary? Our 10-year anniversary was in July, and at that point it seemed like we were on our way to flattening the curve. We were able to celebrate as a family in the Thousand Islands. We stayed along Alexandria Bay and toured two castles and enjoyed a boat tour. On the

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night of our first stay, Justen proposed to me again on the balcony, overlooking the bay. We had wine and our favorite pie.

Was your anniversary ring a surprise? Justen and I talked about upgrading my ring for our 10th wedding anniversary. Justen knew my style and the look I wanted. Justen says he wanted to provide me with the ring I deserved, because I have always been there for him over the years. I did not know what I’d end up with and he blew me away. He found diamonds that matched my original wedding band perfectly. The entire ring was beautiful. I love it. I can’t stop staring at it. ♥

BRITTANY & ANTHONY How did you meet? We originally met through a church event, then a year later we ran into each other again at the gym and started talking!

What drew you to each other? Brittany: His jawline! No but really he just seemed like a genuine soul, one that was caring and trustworthy. Anthony: Her smile and bubbly personality.

How did going through a pandemic together impact your relationship? It definitely brought us closer together. We were forced to stay home and find the light in a new and scary situation. We made new memories at home, did at-home projects and planned our wedding. We became so used to being by each other’s side every single day, now we look forward to coming home to each other that much more!

How did the proposal unfold? He brought me back to where we took our first photo together, the overlook of Canandaigua Lake in Naples. As we made the drive up there he kept replaying our song and was shaky and on edge the whole ride up. I knew what was coming!

Tell us about your ring! He picked it out from Mann’s! I couldn’t be more in love with my halo, oval-cut diamond. He took such time and care picking out the perfect one with the most sparkle.

Tell us about your wedding! How did your plans change because of COVID? We originally had rented out a party house that overlooked the bay on the water. Due to COVID, the parks in Rochester had shut down. We got creative and rented out a lake house on Seneca Lake and had our family and a few close friends there. It was actually exactly what we had imagined for our day. ♥

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ANGELA & MIKE How did you meet? We met on Match.com. However, we knew of each other and had several mutual friends and acquaintances.

What drew you to each other? God. Our connection was immediate. Some call it “je ne sais quoi.” That said, we managed to mess it up a few times before we realized we were meant to be together, and we learned many valuable lessons along the way.

How did going through a pandemic together impact your relationship? We got engaged in the middle of 2020 and the pandemic. In a way it shut out a lot of the noise and distractions of everyday life and forced us to focus on what’s most important. We started exploring a new place every weekend and hiked some of the most beautiful places in upstate New York. The pandemic truly brought us closer than ever before.

How did the proposal unfold? The original plan (for Punta Cana) did not unfold, and the second plan (for Siesta Key) also did not unfold. But the way it finally did unfold was on the beach, as the sun set, with Bob Marley playing in the background and it was perfect in every way. It was a complete surprise, and a moment we will never forget.

Tell us about your ring! It is what oval dreams are made of! Mann’s truly went above and beyond to make both of us ecstatic. This super special time in our lives and symbol of our love was made even more wonderful because of their care and willingness to move mountains for us. There is no doubt that we will be customers for life.

Any wedding plans yet? Yes. We will be married at Geneva on the Lake on Sept. 4, 2021 with close family and friends who have become family.

Do you have any funny stories you’d like to share? Within the first few weeks of dating we discovered that we had our dear friend and tailor, Fatima Bayram of Thimble Tailor, in common. The first time we went to Thimble together Fatima’s reaction was priceless; she immediately screamed, “You’re perfect for each other!” When we asked how she knew that, she said it was because we like our clothing tailored the exact same way… neither one of us is satisfied until every inch is perfect, and thankfully Fatima has the patience of a saint. It was funny, but it’s true. We get each other in every way, even in the little details. ♥

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With his success, Réhahn takes pains to give back to the people who made his career possible: his subjects. “I don’t think it would be fair to make a living selling photos without trying to help the people that I photograph,” Réhahn told Adventure.com in 2018.

“As a photographer specializing in travel portraits, I wouldn’t be here today without these people. For me, it’s totally normal to give something back.”

For Madam Xong, the subject of one of his most famous photos—which was selected for the cover of his first book and is part of the collection at the Hanoi Women’s museum—he purchased a new rowboat to replace her old, worn-out one. The new boat enabled her to continue transporting tourists around Hoi An and making a living. Réhahn’s conversations with Madam Xong planted the seeds for what he calls his Giving Back Project.

The key to Réhahn’s creative process is building strong connections with the people he photographs (some of whom are reluctant subjects at first) and establishing mutual respect. He has explained that the concept of karma has weighed heavily upon him—especially since he became a father—so that even after a photograph is framed and displayed, he will go back to the scene and try to give back. What that looks like can range from providing funds for

medical care and education to furnishing equipment for the subject’s trade. Through his Giving Back Project, Réhahn closes the circle of karma.

The photographer’s most ambitious undertaking has been The Precious Heritage Project, an initiative that began after his first encounter with Vietnam’s Red Dao and Hmong tribes. For nearly nine years after those meetings, Réhahn journeyed throughout Vietnam with the goal of documenting each of the country’s 54 ethnic groups. Much to his surprise, little to no information was available to the public about most tribes beyond the few advertised in travel brochures. In August 2019, Réhahn completed his quest when he met the Chut tribe.

Réhahn does not consider himself an ethnologist; he says his project was not about recording facts and figures. Instead, he sought to celebrate the people he encountered, and their culture and history, through his art. “I want to honor the beauty of the ethnic tribes, to reveal their strength, their differences, their pride,” he told My Modern Met in 2019. The results of the project, including both photographs and traditional costumes collected by Réhahn, can be viewed at the Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi. Through all of his projects, Réhahn’s care for the people he photographs is clear with every click of his camera.

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They say every picture tells a story, and that’s certainly true of the images made by travel portrait photographer Réhahn. One click of his camera can offer an arresting glimpse into a subject’s life, experiences and culture. But there’s more to it than that for this particular cameraman. In return for the stunning images he’s made—images that have won him worldwide renown—he figures he owes something to the people he’s photographed. So he often returns to the scene of his pictures to offer a helping hand.

Réhahn, 41, is originally from Bayeux in Normandy, France. His work blends the techniques of fine art photography and documentary. In 2018, Wanderlust Travel Magazine said he “captures the souls of his models.” After traveling the world and visiting more than 35 countries, he made his home in Hoi An, Vietnam, in 2011. His first book, Vietnam, Mosaic of Contrasts—a collection of 145 of his best images—was a bestseller in 2014, and he followed it with two more volumes on Vietnam and The Collection, Réhahn: 10 years of Photography in 2018. Réhahn’s work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, National Geographic and South China Morning Post; on the BBC and many other television venues; and in more than 500 articles and interviews.

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WHEN TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER RÉHAHN TAKES A PICTURE OF A VIETNAMESE VILLAGER, THAT’S NOT THE END OF THE ENCOUNTER.

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Whether they’re filled with joy or timidity, Réhahn’s portraits of children in Vietnam show what life is like in that country.

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Travel photographer Réhahn goes the extra mile to connect with the people he photographs and uses natural features like human hands to tell a story.

This page, aged hands cover Madam Xong’s playful smile in one of the photographer’s most famous images, taken in Vietnam. Opposite page, he found a similar response from a naturally playful child he encountered in Vietnam.

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This page, the portraits in Réhahn’s cigar series represent his days spent in Cuba with a good cigar and better companionship. The joy of lighting up a freshly rolled cigar, he says, is surpassed only when sharing it with someone else. Opposite page, the artist’s People of Hoi An series is more than portraits: The photos are a celebration of friends, merchants and characters. “It is a story of a town. The story of a home,” he says.

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Manufacturing eco-vehicles isn’t new for Audi, but the German automaker makes its debut in the burgeoning luxury compact EV crossover class with the 2021 Q4 e-tron.

The smaller sibling to the mid-size e-tron, this little guy packs a punch so big it immediately competes with category leader Tesla. Estimated to start at $45,000, the top-level Q4 e-tron Prestige will come with a 82.0-kWh battery and electric motors on each axle that engineers say deliver 300 horsepower and a range of 280 miles on a full charge. Audi’s touch-screen infotainment system, digital gauge readouts and plush suede seats show a commitment to luxury too.

Elon Musk made a splash when he introduced the world to the Cybertruck, the double-take-worthy, all-electric truck that becomes available to consumers in late 2021. If the “Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150” viral video didn’t convince you of the Tesla’s tank-like power, consider that its supercharged battery and top-tier, triple-motor model ($69,000) can tow up to 14,000 pounds and drive an estimated 500+ miles on a single charge. Other than the brand’s oversized touchscreen infotainment system (17-inch display, anyone?), Tesla will outfit the six-seater with a minimalist interior.

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Bentley and Porsche previously introduced hybrid editions of their SUV; now it’s Lamborghini’s turn. Later this year, the legendary Italian sports car maker is expected to release an electrified, plug-in version of its $200,000+ Urus super sport-ute. If it’s anything like the standard 2021 models, it will have driver-convenience and safety features such as a heads-up display and blind-spot monitoring, as well as optional park assist and adaptive cruise control. And Lambo won’t shy away from flashy exterior colors—among the Urus’ hues will be bright blues, oranges and greens.

The luxury German carmaker already has a hybrid car in its lineup, but the EQC is Mercedes-Benz’s first under its new EQ badge. The compact SUV starts at under $70,000 and features a pair of lithium-ion-battery-powered engines that MB-USA says will generate 402 horsepower with a range of around 200 miles. Its reported 0-to-60 time is a mere 0.4 seconds off the Tesla Model X’s pace, but Mercedes’ unmatched manufacturing and interior luxury (two 10.25-inch touchscreens and premium sound systems, for starters) should put the EQC alongside its rivals.

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