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74. MANGIA A MILANO Our picks for nighttime eats and entertainment.
76. VITA NOTTURNA Our picks for the best nightlife.
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Soft and dewy makeup is perfect for a cozy fall day.
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34. AUGURI LA SOPHIA! Sophia Loren turns 80, a brief reminiscence at her glamorous life.
70. PRENDENDO IN PRESTITO IL MIGLIORE Foreign designers look for legitimacy in Italian textiles.
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Dolce and Gabbana was recently cleared of tax evasion.
52. RAGAZZE CORRO NO L’UNIVERSO WWFabiola Gianotti, first Italian woman named head of prominent physics lab in Geneva.
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28. CARATTERISTICA STILISTA This seasons designer spotlight is none other than Marni.
78. GUIDA ULTIMA REGALO The best gifts for the holiday season.
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26. DEVE AVERE This seasons biggest must haves.
38. GIRO SENSUALE Take a ride in cozy knits and sexy lingerie.
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Direttrice delle Belleza e Funzione
Direttrice della Moda
Direttrice dell’ Intrattenimento
Kristin Terrana
Sarah Scheurich
Natalie James
nota della capodirettrice As they say in Game of Thrones ‘Winter is Coming’...you’ve heard it to death by now. However, when that brisk breeze starts to swirl the crisp, fragile leaves of autumn around the piazzas, we know that our adored Italian summer has come to pass. It’s that time of year we yearn to hold warm, rich drinks, sit in front of deleciously cozy fires, and wrap ourselves in sumptuous, seductive knits or (faux) furs. I don’t necessarily mean seductive in a tight-sexy-ribbed-turtleneck-kind-ofway but more in the way you feel in your fall and winter layers. You should feel good in them and it will show, I promise you. Seduction and femininity go hand in hand, notably in this season. In this issue, I am especially excited to say we showcase many kinds of seduction. From the smart brain of our woman of the month, or country’s bonafide bombshell celebrating her 80th (!) birthday, to our editorial shoot mixing the sleek hardness of a vintage Alpha Romeo with the provocative pairing of knits and lingerie, and many things in between. Just because the mercury goes down doesn’t mean the magic has to.
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This sumptuous cashmere camel knit sweater is made more interesting with it’s texutre. A must for staying warm.
Gucci L ady Lock Z ebra tote €3,000
Sometimes you just have to have something rediculous, sexy, and maybe a little too complicated.
Agent Provocateur Sandra L ace Top and B ottom €180, €290
This lesser known wine has become a winter favorite. Full-bodied and warm, perfect for a night in with great company.
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For keeping your skin amazing all throughout harsher weather. It promises more firm and radiant skin.
Forneo Luna Cleansing System €169
Switching to Bottega Veneta’s new fragrance will make you feel simply irresistable.
A necessary statement to go along with all of your winter neutrals. Love the textured bamboo handle.
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Reese Witherspoon in the film, Wild. Coming out December. We can learn a lot about the resiliency of this woman, as she takes a 1,100 mile solo hike as a way to reocver from tradedy.
A perfectly simple addition to any finger this season.
Maison Mar tin Margiela Gold Ring €2,300
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The foundation pieces every woman needs have been refreshed and revamped for Fall. These are your wardrobe classics 2.0 by Sarah Scheurich
THE MASTERPIECE Updated bomber jacket
The ultimate luxurious take on athletic wear, this Marni mink fur jacket reinterprets the bomber jacket in a luscious coffee-toned mink. Although it evokes a sporty silhouette with its varsity stripe collar and cuffs, the jacket’s opulent roots are undeniable. Keep it zipped up and pair it with a pencil skirt for an effortlessly chic look.
THE STATEMENT PIECE Cinched Waist Belt
Feminine silhouettes were created on the catwalks by the use of wide waistbelts to accentuate an hourglass figure. These extra-wide belts looked particularly new when worn over oversized outerwear, pulling the waist in to create a more formal look. Olivier Rousteing infuses a glamorous safarichic into his latest fall collection. It’s set with rows of gold beads and has glossy patent-leather trims. Fasten it over a plain top to make a statement.
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THE 24/7 SHOE Biker Ankle Boots
When Hedi Slimane sent elaborately embellished military boots down the Saint Laurent runway, he helped unleash a ’90s grunge revival. This pair is made from cool croc-effect leather and they only get better with wear. This luxe boot has a slight heel, waxed laces and a buckle-fastening cuff. Whether worn to toughen up black jeans or ground a matching set, each striking pair adds a subversive kick to every stride.
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THE NEW SILHOUETTE Elongated Proportions
High necks and floor-grazing hems create slim column silhouettes, while floor-sweeping maxi dresses add a sense of romantic drama to the fall season that evokes show-stopping elegance. Everything in XL sizes; chunky cable sweaters paired with a pair of baggy trousers; ribbed-knit separates worn head to toe. Coats should hit the floor: see Haider Ackermann for a modern spin on longer lengths. Sound toasty? Yes, it will be. But it’s also an ultra-stylish approach to layering up this time of year.
KEY ITEMS TO BUY
Left Page: BALMAIN Leopard Calf Hair Waist Belt 3,300, PROENZA SCHOULER Pleated Crepe Top 950, MICHAEL KORS Wool Flared Pants 850, GIANVITO ROSSI Patent Leather Pumps 660, Right Page: ATTO Wool Mini Skirt 765, NEIL BARRETT Cropped Wool Top 265, ATTO Double-Breasted Wool Jacket 2,085, PROENZA SCHOULER Leather And Suede Clutch 1,825, SAINT L AURENT Croc-Effect Ankle Boots 1,495, MAISON MARTIN MARGIEL A Ribbed Wool Maxi Dress 425, ALICE + OLIVIA Maxi Skirt 265, REED KRAKOFF Oversized Wool Sweater 1,395, HAIDER ACKERMANN Wool Blend Cardi Coat 2,460, HAIDER ACKERMANN Wool Blend Wide Leg Pants 910 *Prices in Euros
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Marni Consuelo Castiglioni, designer of Marni, took all the ways that we might cocoon ourselves from the outside world—from the quilts on our beds to the neoprene worn while engaging in extreme sports—and turned them into a strong collection. This was one of those more radical, experimental Marni moments that brought together all sorts of oppositional forces—the elegant versus the utilitarian, the natural versus the synthetic, the arts and crafts versus the industrial. Our highlights include the wool-blend vest, the playful use of shearling and the fresh approach to layering – a top trend this season.
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THE SEASONS HOT COLOR Oxblood
Designers went to a deep, dark, and sexy place on the runways for fall. Moving into rich winter darks, saturated oxblood tones replace last year’s berry reds. These dark-red tones continue to have success and would be an ideal shade for Holiday and Christmas deliveries. This season, designers are using a wide range of materials for textural variations including fur, pony hair and polished leathers. Oxblood is kind of “the new black” and it looks amazing on all skin tones and complexions. WORK THESE INTO YOUR CLOSET
THE FOREVER PIECE Leather Blazer
Tailored blazers emerge as the must-have cover-up when worn with printed trousers or over floor-sweeping skirts and dresses, taking each look from day to night. For a slice of instant attitude, there’s no stronger or more enduring piece than the Saint Laurent lambskin blazer, served in classic black. Layer this over denim for the day, or slip it on over a sheer blouse and fluid pants for evening sex appeal.
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THE ARM CANDY The Bucket Bag
If ever there was a moment for the bucket bag, it is now. Equal parts form and function, the bucket bag is an absolute essential for any woman who spends her days on the go. For one, it expands for all of your schlepping needs and then conveniently cinches at the top. Luxury materials including snakeskin and crocodile elevated this simple drawstring style. Both modified tote and bucket styles were seen with medium and longer straps this fall. Skilled artisans in Colombia have handcrafted Nancy Gonzalez’s crocodile bucket bag. Classic in design, this enduring style has a tasseled drawstring top and a spacious suede interior with organizational pockets. Carry it on your shoulder with the detachable strap, or hold it in hand by the top handle. And when it comes to styling, bucket bags will pretty much go with any ensemble, but we suggest pairing it with a skirt and blazer for a more relaxed look.
THE FINAL TOUCH Transparent Frames
Retro Sunglasses get updated with an upscale feel. Yes, I am talking about clear frames. Transparent sunnies are comfortable and thanks to a sturdy, plastic body- they look stylish and trendy.
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Left Page: PRADA Ankle Boots $1,1200, PRADA Sweater 1,320, PHILOSOPHY Maxi Dress $1,500, STELL A MCCARTNEY Leather Backpack $1,650, SAINT L AURENT Leather Blazer $2,800, Right Page: NANCY GONZALEZ Crocodile Bucket Bag $3,400, MIU MIU Sunglasses $400, PRADA Sunglasses $320, DOLCE AND GABBANA $350, MIU MIU Sunglasses $420. *Prices in Euros
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The woman being described is obviously none other than Sophia Loren, who just blew out her birthday candles on September 20th. Loren has graced the pages of magazines, television and film screens, and more for over half a century, and has looked stunning all throughout.
port Sophia and their other daughter, Maria, 4 years Sophia’s junior, by herself. The trio chose to live with Sophia’s grandmother in Pozzouli. Loren was raised in near poverty, but the family held themselves together during World War II by opening a bar in their home in Naples.
Being a household name for so long, its hard to imagine someone as exemplary as Loren ever having a ‘beginning’ to her illustrious career. Born in Rome, Italy in 1934 to parents Romilda Villani and Riccardo Scicolone. Her father, Sci colone, refused to marry Villani, leaving her to sup-
Painfully thin due to their lack of income, Sophia garnered the nickname ‘little stick’ among her schoolmates. That is, until age 14, when, suddenly, her nickname was forced into retirement as she developed the confidently curvy figure she is now famous for. On a whim, Sophia entered a beauty pageant and placed
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RAGAZZE CORRONO L’UNIVERSO From Bolshoi ballerina dreams to Nobel Prize hopeful, physicist Fabiola Gianotti has come a long way from Italy to be the head of CERN research lab in Geneva. Written by Kate Walker 52
A Milanese physicist by the name of Fabiola Gianotti was recently named head of CERN particle physics lab based in Geneva, Switzerland. Gianotti who had joined the lab in 1987 was a project leader of the Atlas collaborations that found the Higgs boson particle, a particle, which scientists had been searching for over 40 years. But why is this particle so important, you may ask. Fabiola Gianotti explains,” Because it’s a crucial particle, which” provides mass “to other particles. If it did not exist, the universe would not exist or would be much different than it is. Before her discovery, there were sixteen known elementary particles, among them the quarks and electrons, which make up ordinary
Prize rumors swirling around her and understandably so. Not only is she an incredibly accomplished physicist, she also helps to empower the younger generation. When asked how many girls write to her, Gianotti said, “Very many, and from many countries: Italy, Singapore, Brazil, United States. They ask me for advice, suggestions, speak to me of their dreams. Maybe not right away, but I try to reply to everyone. I consider it a duty. “ Women lifting up women, that’s the way the world should be. However, she did not always dream of becoming a physicist. “As a child I dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer, but not just any: I wanted to become a star in the
She also had studied piano in the Conservatory in Milan. “In recent years I have played a little ‘less, but the music takes me in every moment of life. If you are tired, the English Suites of Bach’s restored my charge. “ Another one of her passions is cooking. Gianotti is Sicilian and one of her specialty dishes, she often makes for her colleagues in Geneva is swordfish and pasta with sardines. But she says, “But I avoid the spaghetti because I cannot see my foreign friends to eat with a spoon. “ When asked if Gianotti misses Italy, she says that, “For those who live in an nternational environment as CERN is very important to maintain their cul-
matter, and the photon, responsible for transmitting the electromagnetic force. The Higgs boson is neither a matter particle or a particle that transmits a force is a particle that gives mass. “ Now you might be a bit confused because this is all very complicated but, essentially, Gianotti is the real deal. There are even Nobel Peace
Bolshoi.” Her parents are very proud of the goals she has achieved. “Of course. My mother is indeed a very inventive woman and always encouraged me a lot, making me do different activities from an early age. “ She is delightfully aware that, although science and her work are very important to her, she has to “keep an open mind and also have other interests. “
ture and attachment to their roots.” I speak for our country when I say we are very fortunate to have such an intelligent, powerful Italian woman as a model for the rest of us. It reminds us that the universe is truly at our fingertips. *Interview quotes from Vanity Fair Italia *Quotes from Vanity Fair Italia
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Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana and a group of senior executives at the designers’ company have been cleared of tax evasion. The innocent verdict from a five-judge panel at Milan’s Corte suprema di Cassazione in Rome overturned the findings of a Milanese court that previously found the designers guilty and sentenced them to 20 months each in prison. The designers have always insisted their absolute innocence, and last year closed their Milan boutiques, bar and restaurant - yet continued to pay the 250 employees at those ventures - in protest after a City council official said:
“Their fashion is seen as excellent the world over, but we do not need tax evaders to promote us.” The investigation has been extremely upsetting to Dolce and Gabbana, whose fortunes are built on slickly designed clothes steeped in the glamourous iconography of their home country. When the charges against them were first revealed in 2011 Stefano Gabbana tweeted that the tax authorities were “thieves” and said it would be “better to leave” Italy - and then hastily deleted the messages. Since the last recession and ensuing eurozone crisis the Italian taxation authorities have targeted
many of the nation’s most successful fashion houses in an attempt to put a dent into a national debt currently reckoned to top €2 trillion. Gossip in Milan holds that several other famous Italian fashion labels have paid hundreds of millions of Euros over the last few years to avoid public investigation. Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, though, always insisted that they have done nothing illegal - a stance that has today been vindicated in Rome’s Supreme Court. We are please to see the magic of Domenico and Stefano will continue to be shown on the runway season after season.
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dell’arte e dello spettacolo by Natalie James Le dame dei Pollaiolo November 7, 2014 thorugh February 16, 2015 Museo Poldi Pezzoli Via Alessandro Manzoni 12, Monte Napoleone district 9 euros, museum visit included +39 02 796334 A profile portrait of a Lady - like a slhouette, yet so beautiful that she seems alive painted by Piero del Pollaiolo has become the icon of the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, one of the most oustanding private art collections in the world.No better idea, therefore, than confronting the Poldi Lady with three other profile portraits by Piero or his brother Antonio, currently kept in Berlin (Gemäldegalerie), Florence (Uffizi) and New York (Metropolitan Museum). Simon Boccanegra Giuseppe Verdi Teatro alla Scala From 31 October to 19 November 2014 Plácido Domingo’s Simon Boccanegra has arrived at Teatro Alla Scala in Milan. After debuting as the Doge in Berlin in 2009 and at the Met in New York earlier this year, the Spanish singer is currently singing the title role of Verdi’s opera in a series of performances in Milan. The Domingo-Boccanegra ‘tour’ will continue this summer first in London (ROH) and then in Madrid (Teatro Real). The performances at La Scala, where Simon Boccanegra’s thoroughly revised second version had its premiere in 1881, were awaited with impatience. The highly demanding Italian audience was eager to judge the Spanish tenor tackling one of Verdi’s most beautiful baritone roles. The series of six performances (the opening night was on 16 April) was also Domingo’s comeback on stage following a colon cancer surgery which he underwent less than two months ago. 62
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the rush of seeing the perfect garment walking down the runway. The light hits the catwalk and the fabric is immaculate. You imagine it on yourself, on a friend, in your next editorial, on the red carpet. It is exactly what you wanted from this designer. It exceeds everyone’s expectations for the season. However, did you even begin to think about where it came from? You know the fabric was chosen 70
for a reason, mockups were probably made to fit it on the model. But really, where did it come from? The idea of an Italian luxury brand has long been coveted as the richest of the rich. From Prada to Pucci, fashionistas look to Milan fashion week because they know exactly what they are getting. Rich textiles, fine details, and the newest trends that have never been attempted before. But what if you found out that about fourty percent of that beau-
tiful, perfect garment, was in fact made in China? Would you care? Would it devalue the piece? Not to Miuccia Prada, who is fine with sending around 40% of the brand’s production offshore to China. Offshoring Now, turn that around. Think of a hip, edgy Chinese designer. Where do they go for their outsourced materials? What makes their garments the top of the top? Why, Italian textiles of course.
Offshoring has been around for nearly as long as retail therapy has. Countries have outsourced certain factors of production for decades, as it is an easy and inexpensive way to create portions of the product that may be difficult to make in-house. However, the controversy around offshoring is as large as its benefits. Ethical issues raise debate over whether offshoring is safe very often. In 2012, there was a major fire in Bangladesh at a sweatshop that killed over 100 workers. It was not the first time and it may not be the last. Negative aspects aside, most fashion companies thrive on the money they save by offshoring, despite the threat of a negative impact it may have on their image. But, what if offshoring could improve a fashion houses image? That’s exactly what Chinese fashion designer Uma Wang is now using a 60% Made-In-Italy production model, paired with 40% Chinese production in order to add quality, luxury and legitimacy to her brand.
An extra thirty percent can be added to the price of an item if it is produced in China, so for Wang, production in Italy is a no brainer. While saving money, Uma also benefits from Italian’s vast amount of textiles, especially their hi tech fabrics, something she states that China is not up to par with yet.
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an brand Ports 1961 has moved their brand to Milan as well. A subsidiary of Hong Kong’s Ports Design Ltd, Ports 1961 plans for immense growth now that they have evolved into the European lifestyle. The move began two years ago and has seen a steady incline ever since. In reality, it makes perfect sense that Chinese designers look to Italy for quality. The international exchange of art, textiles and production has been going on for centuries, normally with other countries looking to China. Now, with Italy being the textile king, it only seems right to have other countries take the high tech and luxury Italian fabrics for use in their designs.
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CLANDESTINO MILANO Cuisine: Italian Sushi Phone: +39 022 900 9858 Email: clandestinomilano@mobygest.it Address: Viale Monte Grappa 12, 20124 Website: www.maisonmoschino.com The two-Michelin-starred chef Moreno Cedroni creates what he calls “Flower Child Sushi”, which replicates the Japanese original, but uses carnaroli rice, Italian extra-virgin olive oil and Burrata cheese inplace of wasabi or seaweed. Dishes are presented in an equally humorous fashion; try, for example, a toothbrush with an edible mint and coconut toothpaste and a sake and mint-flavored ‘mouthwash’.
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GIACOMO Cuisine: Seafood Phone: +39 027 602 3313 Email: info@giacomomilano.com Address: Via Pasquale Sottocorno 6, 20129 Website: www.giacomomilano.it
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CRACCO Cuisine: Italian Nouveau Phone: +39 028 767 74 Email: info@ristorantecracco.it Address: Via Victor Hugo 4, 20123 Website:
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IL LUOGO DI AIMO E NADIA Cuisine: Traditional Tuscan Phone: +39 024 168 86 Email: info@aimoenadia.com Address: Via Privata Raimondo Montecuccoli 6, 20147 Website: www.aimoenadia.com The tasting menu is the best way to sample Aimo and Nadia’s knowledge and love of Tuscan cuisine. It includes subtle Italianflavored dishes such as ‘fantasy of Tuscan suckling pig with apple compote and chestnut flour cake’ and ‘raw tartar of wild hare with red chicory and celeriac’. The walls are covered with bold abstract art work and the service is impeccable.
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The hottest spots in Milan at night.
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ADDRESS Sheraton Diana Majestic Viale Piave 42 Milan 20129 PHONE +33.9.02.20.58.20 WEBSITE www.hclub-diana.com H Club>Diana truly shines brightest during the summer months when drinks can be had in the sophisticated garden, but when the colder months start sneaking up the interior is quite striking as well. Don’t be fooled by the fact that this bar is in a Sheraton hotel, because it’s actually very trendy and hip. Clientele here consists of major stars of the art, fashion and design worlds, and aside from the expertly crafted drinks the venue also serves up a menu of light Mediterranean fare that’s a perfect fit for the secluded wicker chairs throughout the Artemis garden.
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ADDRESS Via Adelchi 5 Milan 20131 PHONE +33.9.02.70.63.86 WEBSITE www.birrificiolambrate.com The Lambrate Brewery was started by a group of friends who wanted to start a relaxed bar that served quality beers to their friends and strangers alike. Out of this desire grew the brewery, where craft brews from around the region, and eighteen of their own, are now served. Lambrate also has a food menu that has been carefully put together in such a way as to provide the perfect pairing with the microbrew you choose, available in both the dining room and the pub. The owners strive to make the interior feel like home, so get comfortable and stay awhile.
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ADDRESS Piazza Risorgimento Angle Via Carlo Poerio Milan 20129 PHONE +33.9.02.75.77.77 WEBSITE www.dolcegabbanagold.it Having firmly supplanted themselves atop the list of the world’s finest fashion houses, Dolce & Gabbana now takes their lust for luxe living to the nightlife game. Gold is their first concept restaurant, coffee room and cocktail bar. An interior dripping with—you guessed it—gold everywhere you look, provides an exciting and uplifting experience as you peruse the drink list and enjoy the company of Milan’s most beautiful people.
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sound. Live musicians perform seven nights a week, and Milan has a very unique crowd of fans who come out for the soulful jazz and blues here. Blue Note offers the type of décor one would expect from a traditional American jazz club, and the venue offers memberships for the many who fall in love with the sights and sounds enough to come back time and time again.
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U LT I M O regalo An unrivaled assortment comprised of one-of-a-kind luxuries curated by Nuve’s premier tastemakers. From the littlest tykes to the man you love most, there’s something for everyone—and for yourself—in this covetable gift collection. Here are 27 of the world’s finest one-of-a-kind luxuries. by Sarah Scheurich
AGENT PROVOCATEUR Leoni Lace-Trimmed Bra $220
GUCCI Aviator-Style Metal Sunglasses $395
ELIZABETH AND JAMES Cynnie Mini Leather Bag $485
AGENT PROVOCATEUR Leoni Lace-Trimmed Suspender Belt $170
VISIONAIRE 27 Movement Book $500
SAINT LAURENT Leather Biker Jacket $5,590
SOPHIE BILLE BRAHE 14-Karat Gold Pearl Ear Cuff $750 OMOROVICZA Balancing Moisturizer $135
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FRENDS Ella Gold-Tone Earphones $100
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MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Stone and Metal Cufflinks $435 TENEUES The Porsche 911 Book $125
ROLEX Automatic Rose Gold Watch $50,500
PARABELLUM Full-Grain Leather Cardholder $225
M.E. SKIN LAB Baume 27 - Bio Energizing Cell Repair $180
REVO Superconnect Radio $400
MYKITA Giles Round-Frame Sunglasses $470
MARWOOD Striped Wool Tie $205
GEOFFREY PARKER Leather Backgammon Case $4,925
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NATIVE UNION Switch Bt Speaker $150 GALENA Silver Melon Container $1,160
BYREDO Eau De Cologne- 250ml $280
INVERNI Cashmere/Fox Fur Wrap Scarf $1,865 BAXTER OF CALIFORNIA Grooming Set $250
DIANE KORDAS Chevron 18-Karat Gold Diamond Necklace $1,325
TASCHEN Travel Guides - 36 Hours In Latin America, The Caribbean and Asia $100 LANCOME Alexandre Vauthier - Makeup Case $1,300
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CIRE TRUDON Giambattista Valli Rose Scented Candle $90
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ASPREY Sterling Silver Music Box $3,300
BERNARD MAISNER Dragonfly Puzzle $150
HAPE TOYS Happy Grand Piano $150
JULIA B. COUTURE LINENS Bunny Pillow $140 HANSA TOYS 3.6 Ft Plush Giraffe $655
JUNIPER BOOKS Harry Potter Set $265
DEL TORO Rocket Ship Slippers $275
LINLEY Children’s Height Chart $2,150
HANSA TOYS 3.6 Ft Ride-On Dragon $1,280
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