HILuxury Magazine April-May 2012 by Oahu Publications, Inc

VOLUME 5, ISSUE 6 | APRIL/MAY 2012

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TORY BURCH PLUS OUT & ABOUT: THEATER/ MUSEUMS AUDI’S R8 SPYDER V10

Talks Color

EASTERN SHORES

The Other Beaches

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GOLF TIPS FROM THE TEE RARE FRUITS & DECADENT DELIGHTS THINK PINK: EXPOSÉ ON ROSÉ

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THE R RIVER Our one-on-one with rising star Eloise Mumford reveals her longstanding Hawai‘i ties, a critter closeup and more.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

EVEN THOUGH MOST OF YOU READING THIS MAGAZINE LIVE in a perpetually Technicolor world of crystalline waters and lush flora, we still think of these months as exceptional—truly brimming with eye-popping color. There’s the obvious: Designers are well into rolling out their summer swimwear and cruise lines, which undoubtedly make good use of the primary spectrum (after all, we don’t wear snazzy new swimsuits to the beach to not get looked at!). Home décor designers and shops are showing off colorful poolside and outdoor dining pieces sure to enliven your pied-á-terre. Even carmakers caught Spring Fever; the wonderful Audi R8 first caught our attention when the first photos of the new model came, revealing a rich brown color—an almost unheard of image since nearly every demo car is either silver or black. Yet, thumbing through the eloquent pages of HILuxury, you’ll undoubtedly surmise that “brilliant” and “colorful” apply not only in the visual sense. From our one-on-one conversation with the relatively young and still-rising Tory Burch (OK, her style is very colorful, but that’s not where we are going with this rant …), to a sit-down with watercolor artist Tsutomu “Tom” Tomita, there’s no shortage of fascinating characters to read about in this issue. We also are thrilled to be launching a new golf page, after having walked readers through the most spectacular singular holes at some of Hawai‘i’s most prominent courses (and beyond) over the last year and a half. Our new column gets up-close with and in the minds of our top course professionals, as they share insider tips on improving your game. Finally, we were ecstatic to sit down with another rising star— the lovely Eloise Mumford—the actor from Hawai‘i’s newest “local” television thriller, The River. Mumford swept both our writer and creative team off their feet, which led to an exclusive photo shoot, where she models some of this year’s sleekest couture. Enjoy the color of spring!

Cover photo by Mark Arbeit On Eloise Mumford: Jacket, top, pants and shoes from Gucci Runway; ring and earrings by Melinda Maria Jewelry. Shot on location at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

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ALOHA

On the Runway

TORY BURCH PLUS OUT & ABOUT THEATER/ MUSEUMS AUDI’S R8 SPYDER V10

Talks Color

EASTERN SHORES

The Other Beaches

CUFF CRAFT Jewelry Making

GOLF TIPS FROM THE TEE RARE FRUITS COLORFUL CANAPÉS THINK PINK EXPOSE ON ROSÉ

DOWN BY

THE RIVER R Our one-on-one with rising star Eloise Mumford reveals her longstanding Hawai‘i ties, a critter closeup and more.

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With Aloha, Brian Berusch Editorial Director Feel free to “friend” our HILuxury Facebook page to find out about events and news throughout the luxury community as they are happening. Also, electronic versions of issues past can be read at www.hiluxury.com.

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DREW LIMSKY WRITER Drew was thrilled to hear Eloise Mumford describe the “other” (read: wild) side of O‘ahu—as his experience revolves mostly around visits to Royal Hawaiian, the Kahala, and the sands of Kailua. He has written for Robb Report, New York Times, LA Times, and National Geographic Traveler. “I’ve also appeared on the Travel Channel’s “21” series, saying admittedly inane things about the world’s best beach bars,” he admits.

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Mark enjoyed working with our cover story subject, actress Eloise Mumford. “It was cold and rainy the day we photographed the cover story, but Eloise just smiled and was such a professional,” he says. Mark’s off to Cologne, Germany in April, to participate in Art Cologne, represented by Kaune, Sudendorf gallery for contempory photography. Check out his site: www.threeboysfrompasadena.com

KYLE KAGAMIDA STYLIST Kyle Kagamida is a Hawai‘i-born celebrity stylist that is now working and living in Los Angeles. Currently styling celebrities for their many events and editorials, Kyle has worked with Katherine Heigl, Rachel Bilson, Kristen Bell, Eloise Mumford and Jessica Alba. He has styled for red carpet events such as the People’s Choice Awards, The Golden Globes and the Oscars. For more on Kyle, check out: www. kagamidastyling.com.

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APRIL/MAY 2012 | CONTENTS

Photo by Leah Friel

Photo by Mark Arbeit

COVER STORY Eloise Mumford

FASHION Bottom’s Up!

PHILANTHROPY Dream Weaver

Photo courtesy Tom Tomita

FEATURES A Washington State girl—who spent plenty of time in Hawai‘i as a youth—has returned to lead a cast of characters up The River.

This season, she wears the pants—with styles that range from the funky and casual to the elegant and buttoned-up.

Gail Hannemann is transforming the legendary Girl Scouts to keep pertinent with the young ladies of today.

BUSINESS PROFILE Queen of Color

THE ARTS Water Ways

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Luxury in the community

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From a Royal Ball at the Palace to a Chanel wine dinner; James Beard Foundation “feast” and more.

Tory Burch’s rise to fashion stardom may have been fast, but it sure was colorful.

Tom Tomita didn’t set out to be one of the most sought-after watercolorists in Hawai‘i. Oh well.

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CONTENTS 52 TIFFANY & CO.

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photo courtesy Audi

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SHOPPING FINDS Women: How to blouse it up: Day Tripper,

WATCHES Time Out!

Date Night and On the Clock. Men: Show Me the Money.

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GOLF Tips From the Tee

GROOMING & BEAUTY Women: Enhancement products off the vine. Men: A gleam to the teeth.

Our debut column puts you in the mind of a local professional. First up, getting out of the tee box, eloquently.

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TRAVEL Eastern Shores

IMMERSION Cuff Craft

Our writer scours the Atlantic coastline for the breakdown of those “other” beach towns.

The basics of crafting your own baubles. Jewelry making, here and abroad.

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WINES Rosé, Exposed

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The delicate flower of the wine world opens up.

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LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE

Always in style here in the islands, Hawaiian-inspired attire is adored the world over. (Never mind the recent snafu when, at a recent meeting of world leaders here in Hawai‘i, it was decided that the traditional aloha shirt would not be worn for a group photo.) While suits and ties are more appropriate attire for global decision making, the colorful and relaxed look of the islands has always been a big hit fashionwise, and this season the inspiration of the tropics hit the international spring runways like a hurricane.

Stella McCartney started things off with her resort 2012 collection, featuring Hawaiian print shirts closely based on that classic, almost vintage Aloha shirt style (think Bailey’s Antiques or Peggy’s Picks on Kapahulu), as well as a more subtle Hawaiian print denim jacket and jeans. Other pieces included Hawaiian-print pants and a jumpsuit covered in palm trees and flowers.

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Hawai‘i has always captured the minds of artists and designers, and this round of creativity is no less fun and flattering to behold. Blumarine even showed looks with flower lei adorning the models as they walked the runway, and newer designer Joseph Altuzarra mixed classic-style Hawaiian print dresses with motorcycle jackets, proving the print to be versatile and modern. Meaning that yet again, Hawai‘i is—and always will be—in style.

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Bright colors, prints and floral themes always pop up for spring, but this year’s debut of spring looks from a number of designers were clearly based on inspiration from Hawai‘i— particularly of the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s eras. Here, larger-thanlife and dramatic silhouettes from long, mu‘umu‘u-style dresses to jumpsuits were the norm. New ready-to-wear collections from European designers Salvatore Ferragamo (pictured) and Missoni included fantastical tropical themes, touting bright colors and prints, ruffles, halters and strapless styles—perhaps meant to inspire a tropical mid-winter holiday for those not lucky enough to make home in paradise.

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Day Tripper When Casual Meets Chic BY YU SHING TING | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEAH FRIEL

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MIU MIU cat-eye sunglasses $390 ANNA BECK ‘Gili’ cigar band sterling silver ring with 18-karat gold droplets $198 from Nordstrom

MCGINN floral print chiffon blouse $195 from Nordstrom. Florals and ruffle details gives this pretty blouse a feminine feel. It can be worn casual with white pants or denim jeans, or dressy with a cream-colored miniskirt or pencil skirt. If you choose to wear a necklace, choose something dainty, as the blouse is already busy with its print and front buttons. DIOR wedge sandal with off-white patent leather straps and decorated with silver tone metal ‘CD’ initials at the front $630 MICHAEL KORS ‘Hamilton’ wallet in brown ostrich leather $148

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Date Night Classy, Not Flashy BY YU SHING TING | PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEAH FRIEL

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TORY BURCH logo cuff $145 from Nordstrom DIOR ‘Lady Dior’ bag adorned with a pearl necklace $4,900

RACHEL ZOE halter top $275 from Neiman Marcus. This teal halter top by celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe features a sexy open-keyhole in the front and a halter strap that can be tied at the side or back. Pair it with a black miniskirt or skinny pants for a fun night out on the town, a long skirt for a more elegant look, or dress it down with pants or even slimfitting jeans. LOIS HILL cut-out cigar ring $228 from Nordstrom

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ESCADA blouse. This boatneck sleeveless blouse is great for the office, especially in Hawai‘i. The higher neckline is appropriate for the workplace, and the color adds femininity to it. Keep it professional by pairing it with matching pants or a classic black pencil skirt and pumps.

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For a lot of isle-residing (and working) men, their shoe collection consists of a pair of sneakers, a dress shoe and slippers. Maybe two of each. Minus the shoe collectors—who may keep a healthy stock of loafers, driving shoes, wingtips, derby lace-ups, mugstraps, boat shoes and so on— most businessmen in Hawai‘i can get away with owning a minimal amount of elegant footwear. According to Thomas Park, owner of Leather Soul Waikiki (recently named in Esquire’s “Top Men’s Stores in America”), the top three styles of shoes for the office in Hawai‘i are the classic penny loafer, the long-wing blucher and a suede chukka boot. These American classics are not only in style now, but will continue to be popular 50 years from now, Park attests. “The penny loafer is a classic American style and works well with chinos and a Reyn’s aloha shirt,” explains Park. “Loafers always work well in Hawai‘i, where people tend to take their shoes off when inside homes. Also, pennys are classic and preppy and work well in Hawai‘i’s business environment. “The long-wing blucher is another American classic, and works well with gray slacks and an oxford cloth button down dress shirt. An East Coast classic, long-wing “gunboats” mean business, and are perfect for a banker or attorney.” As for the suede chukka boot, Park says these versatile shoes work well with the above-mentioned outfits, yet is widely versatile. “Unlined suede chukka boots have become extremely popular in the past few years,” he adds. “A dressier, shaped chukka dresses up an outfit and also works well into happy hour, dressed down with jeans and a dress shirt.” Now that you have the perfect shoes, don’t skimp on socks. White athletics are an obvious no-no. And while classic black, gray or brown are always safe, there’s a trend for men to show socks with color. “Socks are just as important as belts,” says Park. “The standard rule is to match your socks with your slacks. If you are confident in your fashion sense, match with an accessory such as your pocket square, watch strap, tie or better yet, with a shade of color in your shirt. If you want to stand out of the crowd, just wear something totally out of context but keep it solid, no gimmicky patterns or logos. “Socks are another way to show people that you care about how you dress and how your whole look works. Caring about the details shows you mean business and do not overlook the minor details.” — By Yu Shing Ting H I L U X U RY APR I L /M AY 20 1 2

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‘IOlanI PalaCE ROYal Ball The first Royal Ball in years was held at ‘Iolani Palace. With such a regal setting, guests rose to the occasion with elegant formal wear fit for mingling with royalty. Unlike at balls of old, the ballroom itself was located on the lawn fronting the palace (as opposed to the actual Royal Ballroom inside). This fundraiser for the Friends of ‘Iolani Palace was a definite crowd-pleaser as evidenced by the guests who didn’t want to leave at the evening’s end. 1. Don Straney, M.R.C. Greenwood • 2. Mark Walker, Pat and Stan Duncan, Greta Walker • 3. Hanakaulani Holt Thompson, Kula abiva, Marquesa Kapiolani Marignoli, Watters Martin • 4. Gary and Beverley Grimmer, lisa and Charles Black, Sue Jansen, Rick Ralston • 5. Princess Dialta alliata di Montreale, Tony Crabb, Christy Hassell, Prince Vittorio alliata di Montreale, Wendy Crabb • 6. Gerald Glennon, abhilasha Garg, Joanne Glennon, Christopher Black, Chef Vikram Garg • 7. Bill Richards, Debbie nakanelua-Richards, Pilialoha Wang, leah Wang, allen Kam, Tim liu (Photos by anthony Consillio)

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HonoLuLu HeART BALL One of the year’s premier social events, guests gathered at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel and Resort for the Honolulu Heart Ball. The annual black-tie event celebrates the work of the donors and volunteers and the lives saved each year through the work of the American Heart Association.

1. Mary LaVoie, Jon and Sandee Bryan, Brenda Chung • 2. Rick Keene, Lori McCarney, Carol May, Mike May • 3. Dr. Abhi Koli, Dr. Roshni Koli, Simone Spies, Dr. Christian Spies • 4. Ash and Kimi Matar, Kelvin Bloom, Shelley Wilson • 5. Howard Lee, Teale Lee, Stanley Chung, Kathy Fujihara-Chung, Shera Hiam, Bob Hiam 6. Al Kwiecinski, Pat Kwiecinski, Connie Itagaki, Dr. Ray Itagaki • 7. Darrell Lee, Cathy Lee, Cheryl Hetherington, George Hetherington (Photos by Anthony Consillio and Lawrence Tabudlo) h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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HIFF OSCAR NIGHT Film lovers donned their best black tie and walked the red carpet at the Halekulani for HIFF’s Oscar Night America. Guests were treated to a cocktail hour, a silent auction and a menu that paid homage to some of the movies nominated for Best Film, including Hawai‘i favorite, The Descendants.

1. Dean Fujitani, Chuck Boller, Yoshinori Maeda • 2. Susan Fried, Vimla Watumull, Steven Boyle, Roseann Grippo • 3. Jerry Levine, Peter Lenkov, Ed Asner, Steve Boyum • 4. Sid Milburn, Renee Kudlich, Valery O’Brien, Debbie Medeiros, Lynne Halevi, Stephan Jost, Martin Kogan • 5. Brian Wong, Donna Wong, Liz Char, Neill Char • 6. BJ Kobayashi, Nicole Kobayashi, Michael Chan, Kristen Chan, Candice Naylor-Ching, Shim Ching • 7. Trappeur Rahn, Christina Hom, Paris Bell, Renae Bell, Jeff Bell (Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo)

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CHANEL WINE DINNER Halekulani continued its Halekulani Living series with a special dinner featuring wines from Chanel-owned Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé estates Chateau Rauzan-Segla and Chateau Canon. Master Chef of Chateau Rauzan-Segla and Chateau Canon, Bruno Chevalier, designed the five-course menu, while managing director John Kolasa chose the wines, flown in from the chateaux, for the meal. 1. Sally Sanchez, Gordon Wong, Hiroko Sakiyama • 2. Alan Wong, Alice Inoue, Denise Yamaguchi, Roy Yamaguchi • 3. Ed Krauss, Jane Krauss, Dr. Charles Kiyooka, Phatchara Udomsin • 4. Peter Shaindlin, Yoshinori Maeda, Marilia Dunkerley, Mark Dunkerley • 5. Masaru Sasabe, Takashi Nakayama, Erin Suzuki, Takashi Furuta • 6. William Gladstone, Denise Ouellette, Diane Ako, John Kolasa • 7. Sean Watabayashi, Eileen Hallmark, Tia Gaurani, John Kolasa (Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo)

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Guests were treated to a reception at DFS Galleria Waikiki to preview Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lacquered Butterflies collection and the Midnight Extraordinary Japanese Lacquer (Maki-e) Timepieces. Junichi Hakose, the renowned lacquer artist who created the fine jewelry pieces, was on hand to greet the guests and give a demonstration of his Urushi art.

Fans of fashion designer Tory Burch gathered for a special shopping event co-hosted by Linda Ahlers, Elizabeth Grossman, Lynne Johnson, Vi Loo and Cherye Pierce at the fashion house’s Royal Hawaiian Center boutique. Shoppers were treated to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and the chance to chat with Ms. Burch. Proceeds from the sales at the event benefitted the Honolulu Art Museum.

1. Fumi asao, model, Yasue asao • 2. model, Michiyo Nagano, Eric Macaire • 3. Lijuan Zai, Junichi Hakose, Elisa Wang • 4. Lijuan Zai, Chisato akazawa, akira akazawa, Fumiko akazawa, Melanie Kim (Photos Courtesy DFS Galleria Waikiki)

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1. Nadine Kam, Lianne Bidal Thompson, Tory Burch, Jennifer Cleve Sojot, Yu Shing Ting • 2. Bing Iosivas, Marie Louise Hicks, Tory Burch, Edi Seamons • 3. Beverly Binney, Tory Burch, Ruthie Kaminsakas, Michelle Garcia (Photos by Leah Friel)

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HAWAI‘I ART NoW Louis Vuitton hosted the opening reception for Hawai‘i Art Now (on view at Honolulu Museum of Art through April 22). The exhibit showcases new works from artists who were featured in Biennial of Hawai‘i Artists from years past. Some of the featured artists, including Kaili Chun, Diane KW and Don Ed Hardy, were on hand to chat with guests. 1. Cherye Pierce, James Pierce, Diane KW • 2. Richard Morse, Allsion Wong, Kaili Chun, Greg Northrop • 3. Francesca and Don Ed Hardy • 4. Stephan Jost, Monique Scott-Jost, Inger Tully, Jay Jensen, Dale Ruff • 5. Kaili Chun, Eli Baxter, Kenn Yonamine, Whitney Lackey • 6. Christine Chu, Chona Feronlin, Ichiko Tran, Jennifer Licata • 7. Gary Furutani, Stefanie Furutani, Shirley Matsumoto, Julie Aragaki, Donna Barnett, Raymond Matsumoto (Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo)

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Louis Vuitton Renowned classical crossover pianist and host of NPR’s From the Top, Christopher O’Riley, treated Hawai‘i Island arts supporters to a private performance. Cellist, Carter Brey, of the New York Philharmonic, joined him. The private event, hosted by Louis Vuitton at Kings’ Shops, was a fundraiser for Kahilu Theatre in Waimea. 1. Joanne Monk, Jim Monk, Charlotte nairn, Everett Knowles • 2. Dale Ruff, sherron Rosenberger, Christopher o’Riley, Carter Brey, Janet Coburn • 3. Carter Brey, sig Zane, Christopher o’Riley, nalani Kanakaole, Kuha‘o Zane • 4. Carter Brey, Carol Davies, John stover, Clive Davies, Ricci Racela • 5. Greg McManus, Vicki McManus, Alan Gartenhaus, Rhoady Lee, sherron Rosenberger, Janet Coburn • 6. John stover, Hanne Knoll, David tarnas, Carolyn stewart, Clive Davies, Carol Davies • 7. Paige Wilburn and daughter, sharon Cislo, Ricci Racela, Dr. John stover, Randall Cislo, sam Wilburn (Photos by twain newhart)

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JAMES BEARD FOunDATiOn DinnER The Mauna Lani hosted a literal feast for foodies at the second annual Celebrity Chef Tour benefiting the James Beard Foundation. The twoday event featured culinary creations by celebrated chefs and mixologists Sam Choy, Ming Tsai, Tyler Florence, Manny Hinojosa, Jonathan Waxman and Sandy Tuason. The events showcased the bounty of produce found on Hawai‘i Island in the relaxed oceanfront setting of the resort as well as its famed CanoeHouse restaurant. 1. Manny Hinojosa, Sommer Meyer, Chef Sam Choy • 2. Robert Grant, Bree Dallwitz, Kerstin Busse, Ryan Fitzgerald • 3. Joey Gottesman, Chef Sandy Tuason, Michelle O’Dell, Manny Billegas • 4. Jill Emich, Jeff Black, Chef Ming Tsai, David Beahm • 5. Sabastian Hinsch, Tara Hinsch, Christine Babian, James Babian • 6. Maddy LaCroix, Brady Simmons, Jessica Chiu, Amy Brookes • 7. Chef Tyler Florence, Sally Waxman, Chef Jonathan Waxman, Susan ConleyTuason (Photos by Anna Pacheco) h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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HATA FOunDATIOn’S STARS OF HOPE The HATA Foundation and Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i honored Elizabeth Paek, Derek Kobayashi and Irene Anzai at the annual Stars of Hope fundraiser. The event honors “attorneys who have shown a commitment toward the volunteer advocacy of Hawai‘i’s children and families.” Guests gathered at the Pacific Club to celebrate the honorees and listen to distinguished speakers Ed Kubo and Keith Kaneshiro.

1. Hannah Matsunaga, Sarah Matsunaga, Matt Matsunaga, Erin Chisholm • 2. Will Espero, Elizabeth Paek, Dick Morris, Liz Watanabe • 3. Francis Mukai, Phyllis Mukai, Candy Golden, Steve Golden • 4. Clayton Kamida, Betty Kamida, Tammy Kubo, Ed Kubo, Francis Mukai, Trini Kaopuiki • 5. Chris Camp, Kelly Camp, Kathy Kobayashi, Derek Kobayashi, Frances Kobyashi • 6. Bob Rech, M.E. Rech, Laura Colbert, Dr. Grey Colbert • 7. Kyle Maschhoff, Marised Gillette, Reginald Minn, Keith Kaneshiro, Steven Alm, Jeanilou Maschhoff, Alen Kaneshiro (Photos by Lawrence Tabudlo)

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Consular Corps Ball The Consular Corps of Hawaii held its 59th Inaugural Ceremony at the Sheraton Waikiki. Hawai‘i Chief Justice Mark E. Recktenwald inducted Kusuma Cooray, Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka as the 2012 Dean of the Consular Corps. General Gary North, Commander, Pacific Air Forces, and John Henry Felix, Dean Emeritus, were both awarded the Consular Corps of Hawaii’s Distinguished Service Award.

1. peter lewis, Carol Fox, Mary lou lewis, Charles salmon • 2. Yoshi Kamo, Etsuko Kamo, Marisa Gey, patrick Gey • 3. Eric Cripsin, nancee Crispin, Doreen anderson, Craig anderson • 4. Jim lally, Marie-Claire strasser, J. Hans strasser, Dame ruth rittmeister, John Henry Felix • 5. Kris allison, rosie rafael, Marie-Claire strasser, Vi loo, lynn lally, Julianne strasser, Miria Han • 6. paul lemcke, Kumiko naiki, Diane ako, Claus Hansen, Henrietta Whitcomb, Jen Chun, David Whitcomb • 7. Hugh Foster, Brynn Foster, Dr. Terry Vernoy, Gladys Vernoy, Eva rojek, Waldemar rojek (photos by lawrence Tabudlo) h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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AlfrEd prEIS HOnOr dInnEr The prestigious Alfred Preis Honor 2011 was presented to community leader, arts supporter and philanthropist Jean E. Rolles in a celebration held at the Kahala Hotel & Resort. Guests were treated to entertainment provided by Hawaii Opera Theatre and the legendary Nalani Olds, who is also a Punahou schoolmate of Rolles’. The Alfred Preis Honor is named after the founder of Hawai‘i Arts Alliance and recognizes an individual who has demonstrated in word and action a lifetime commitment to the arts and arts education for the people of Hawai‘i. 1. Thurston Twigg-Smith, Jean rolles, Judy pyle, Wayne pitluck • 2. Bill and Terry Wells, david and Cathy Carey • 3. david Heenan, Kitty Wo, Gene doo, Cecilia doo • 4. libby lew, ron and Moira Bright, Cori Weston, linda Johnsrud, Bob lew • 5. lynne Kaneshiro, Betty Wo, Wendell Wo, Valerie ford, Colleen Black Tin • 6. Ted, naomi and Keenan Takamori, Scott nishimoto, debbie Cheeseman and Beth Takamori • 7. royal and Aurora fruehling, Kamea namba Hadar, Henry Akina, Jane and dan Katayama (photos by leah friel)

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Queen of Color Tory Burch Launches in HNL BY YU SHING TING

FASHION DESIGNER TORY BURCH is truly an inspiration for women around the world—and not just because she makes them look good. The 45-year-old CEO of her namesake luxury brand and mother of three boys (10 and 14-year-old twins) and three stepdaughters (in their 20s), also is a visionary leader in empowering women for success. “Balancing work and family, that’s my challenge and every women’s challenge if you’re a working mom,” she says. “And I think that, No. 1, it’s doable but it’s a tremendous amount of work. It’s about time management and prioritizing. “For me, my children come first and they know that. If I wasn’t a great mom, I wouldn’t be a great CEO. I take them to school every morning and I’m home by dinner regardless of what’s going on.” Tory Burch, the brand, launched in 2004 and quickly became a highly coveted designer label for women. Starting with ready-to-wear,

handbags, jewelry and shoes, including those signature logo ‘Reva’ ballet flats, Tory Burch has since added eyewear in partnership with Luxottica Group, and will soon launch fragrance and beauty with Estée Lauder in 2013. Then there are the stores—lots of them. Her pieces can be found in more than 1,000 department and specialty stores worldwide. Burch, who was in Hawai‘i earlier this year to celebrate the opening of her Waikiki and Ala Moana boutiques, has 64 stores with 20 more opening in the next year, including in Beirut, Toronto and Singapore. “What’s exciting about our retail stores is we make each one a little different,” says Burch, noting that she works with Daniel Romualdez on the store’s design. “You can tell it’s us, but each is a little unique. In Hawai‘i, the Waikiki store has more plums (in color) and the Ala Moana store is more orange. Also, in terms of the layout, these two aren’t as different but, for example, in Rome, the store is

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much more modern inside, and then we have East Hampton, which is our beach concept. “For Hawai‘i, color was a big part of it because I think women here really embrace color, and there’s an ease to how women dress here and that’s something I love personally. I wanted you to come into the stores and be relaxed.” Burch, who was named one of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in the World in 2010, also has received several awards from the fashion industry,

including 2008 Accessory Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, 2007 Accessory Brand Launch of the Year from the Accessories Council of Excellence and 2005 Rising Star from Fashion Group International. “I’m definitely a tomboy—so sport, and the idea of combining femininity with that—is a part of almost every collection,” says Burch, an avid tennis player and horseback rider. “My inspirations come from my parents. And H I L U X U RY APR I L /M AY 20 1 2

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also, everything in life—such as art, music, theater. My parents always had this incredible, and still do, sense of style. It was just effortless. My father designed all of his own clothing. I often said he should’ve been a designer because his detailing was really beautiful. Hopefully we’ll incorporate into a men’s collection. Not a fullfledged men’s line, but more gift-giving.” In addition to running a multimillion-dollar business, Burch also devotes her time to helping other women achieve their aspirations as entrepreneurs. In 2009, she created the Tory Burch Foundation, and during her recent stay in Hawai‘i, she met with local businesswomen for an evening of mentoring and discussion. “Originally, it was through microfinance. But we’re expanding it to empower women and girls in general through different initiatives,” she says. “There are so many causes and I’m very involved in other charities as well, but this is my initiative because I think women are the backbone of our society and often single mothers. As far as microfinance, they repay their loans, they are taking care of multiple children and husbands sometimes, and they have a harder time getting loans and a harder time in the work force. “I grew up with strong parents who made me believe I can do anything, and I think to empower women like that is very important for our economy and for our country and for women in general.”

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Born and raised in Valley Forge, just outside Philadelphia, Burch earned a degree in art history from University of Pennsylvania and moved to New York to pursue a career in the fashion industry. There, she worked for some of the world’s most influential American designers, including Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang and Narciso Rodriguez at Loewe. Even then, she says she never knew she wanted to be a designer until she tried it with her own company. Eight years later, she has 1,200 employees, as well as a brand that is highly recognizable and reputable. “It definitely seems like this is very quick growth— and it has been—but it’s very strategic and thought out and we really hope that it continues to grow,” says Burch. “It’s awfully flattering to see that women are loving our clothes and responding to our clothes because there are a lot of options out there. For them to choose our collection is something I’m really honored by.” Burch concludes by sharing that her goal is to build an incredible company, in order to foster a platform to give back. ◆

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Indie rock band The Shins brings its Simple Song to Hawai‘i. April 17, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 768-5252; April 18, Maui Arts & Cultural Center (MACC), 242-7469 Jack Johnson tours the islands in support of his album, Best of Kokua. He’ll be joined by John Cruz and Paula Fuga April 19, Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center, 245-8352; April 21 & 22, Hawaii Theatre, 528-0506; April 25 & 26, MACC, 242-7469; April 28 & 29, Kahilu Theatre, 8856868. www.jackjohnsonmusic.com. A Hawai‘i performance tradition, the Brothers Cazimero Lei Day Concert heads to the Valley Isle, April 28, MACC, 242-7469

Wilcox’s Shot tells the story of Robert Kalanihiapo Wilcox, the revolutionary-turned-politician. Through April 29, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 536-4441 Classical music takes to the stage once more with the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks Series. Through May 20, Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, 593-9468. www.hawaiisymphony.net. It’s 1987 in Harrison, Texas, and the Gordons have gathered to discuss their financial future in Dividing the Estate.

The thought-provoking play Kamau A‘e enjoys a revival by Alani Apio. It follows one man’s journey as he confronts issues of the Hawaiian Sovereignty movement. May 31- June 30, Kumu Kahua Theatre, 536-4441

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Georgi is unwittingly caught in a nefarious plot that involves his own murder in The Inspector General, a comedy by Nikolai Gogol directed by Enda O. Breadon. April 6-29, The Actors’ Group, 722-6917

Nominated for a Best Play Tony Award, this is its Hawai‘i premiere. May 10-27, Manoa Valley Theatre, 988-6131

Artists who’ve had works featured in past Biennial of Hawai‘i exhibitions showcase their recent works in Hawaii Art Now. It’s the perfect complement to the Biennial of Hawai‘i Artists X on view at the Spalding House. Participating artists include Eli Baxter, Don Ed Hardy and Cade Roster.. Through April 22 at Honolulu Museum of Art, 532-8700

accession: Recent Acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection showcases a selection of purchases and gifts to the Art in Public Places Collection. Through July 21 at Hawai‘i State Art Museum, Diamond Head Gallery, second floor, 586-0300

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Much like the mood probably was as that fated ship left the docks April 12, 1912, Titanic The Musical begins with hopeful, joyous songs. The mood changes as the musical goes on, until the final, heart-wrenching scenes. The musical is presented in honor of the 100th anniversary of the ship’s sinking. Through April 15, Diamond Head Theatre, 733-0274

Biennial of Hawai‘i Artists X features the works of this edition’s chosen artists: Mary Babcock, Solomon Enos, Jianjie Ji, Jaisy Hanlon, Sally Lundburg and Bruna Stude. Each exhibits a body of work in provided gallery space. Through July 22 at TCM-Spalding House, 526-0232 Manu‘unu‘u Ka Welolani-The Chiefly Cultures of Polynesia is an exhibit that focuses on symbols of rank, including ivory adornments and feathered cloaks. Through summer 2012 at Bishop Museum, 845-3511 Where We Live: Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i features visionary artwork and portraits. Through 2012 at Hawai‘i State Art Museum, Ewa Gallery, second floor, 586-0300

Top to bottom: Conductor Sarah Hicks joins the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra April 22 and 24; Jack Johnson; Animal Vegetable Mineral #2, 2009, by Jaisy Hanson will be on view at Biennial of Hawai‘i Artists.

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Since going public with hiS watercolorS, Tsutomu “Tom” Tomita has been winning accolades from architects, interior designers and, most importantly, homeowners who opt to bring his large-scale paintings into their homes. In a medium noted for its hazy, ethereal, transparent and sometimes drippy effects, Tomita’s floral and landscape imagery has been praised as being realistic, with sun-splashed hibiscus flowers, plumeria, torch ginger and birds of paradise rendered in layers of saturated color that look as if the viewer could pluck them off a branch. Although some images utilize thin washes that capture the transparent, papery nature of bougainvillea, and some have a fairy tale quality in which one almost expects to spot a menehune among the foliage, others are marked by the precision and clarity of a scientific illustration. Harbor images seem to move with the rippling of waves reflected off boats and smooth stones. Despite of his accomplishments, the Japan-born artist has more abstract aims. “If it looks realistic, that’s very good, but to me, it’s no different from a photograph—and anybody can take a photograph. Abstracts can say so much more. That’s the kind of stuff I’m looking for, so maybe 10 years from now, I’m painting something different. “You have to be free in making abstracts. There’s no subject to paint. It’s free, but it’s so tough for me,” he adds. Tomita has spent a lifetime working at his art, beginning in high school followed by studies at the Musashino Art University and

San Francisco Academy of Art University. His first job out of school was at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, Mo., where he specialized in hand-lettered greeting cards. From there he moved to Los Angeles, where as a freelance artist, he picked up illustration work for magazines, TV shows, advertisements and film, before feeling the desire to return home in 1990. But it wasn’t an easy homecoming. “After more than 20 years away, I felt like I needed a little more time to adjust because the style they like in Japan and the U.S. is different,” the artist concedes. He had become too Americanized and believed that a stay in Hawai‘i would help him reacclimatize to an Asian sensibility. But first, there was the problem of making a living. “I looked for some kind of job in illustration and was carrying my portfolio around downtown, but they usually said, ‘That’s very good but we don’t have a budget,’ or ‘We don’t have that kind of big project.’ I could get a job, but it was not like L.A., so I had to figure out how to stay here.” Finding inspiration in the island landscape and the local flowers, he started trying to capture them in watercolors, a medium he found challenging, albeit with beautiful results. “I really got into it. I painted several pieces and tried to sell them at the Zoo Fence,” he shares, noting that it didn’t take long to figure out that it wasn’t the right venue for him. “The other artists told me, ‘Your stuff is not for here.’ It wasn’t because it was bad, but there, the price is like $20, $30, $40; and

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they said my paintings were too nice to sell there.” With another plan quashed, he settled into a job as art director and graphic designer at the Sanjo company, creating signage and logos for a number of Japanese businesses in Hawai‘i, such as Kuub cosmetics (flourishes of leaves) and Maguro-Ya (a fish outline), both with logos bearing Tomita’s illustrations. All the while he continued to paint. In 2009, he started showing his work in Hawai‘i, Japan and California, where one of the highlights was showing a series of jazz musician paintings in the Lush Life Art Gallery at the Jazz Heritage Center. At each destination, he found buyers receptive to his large format works, measuring more than 6-by-3 feet. Because most watercolor works are done in small format, he

had to reinvent the way he worked, from stretching the paper, to working on the floor versus propping his paintings on an easel. He also switched to large squirrel-hair brushes that allow him to cover large areas before the paint has time to dry. “You have to paint very fast, otherwise the watermark will show,” he said. Last April, he presented a benefit exhibition at Bishop Square Pauahi Tower to benefit the American Red Cross Hawaii chapter’s relief effort for victims of the earthquake and tsunami. He plans to continue showing here and abroad, including his native Japan, though he no longer entertains dreams of moving back to his homeland, saying, “No way, it’s impossible. This year, I’ll be 60. It’s way too late.” u

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Malte Tourbillon 38mm x 48.2mm 18kt pink gold case Transparent case back with sapphire crystal Brown Mississippiensis alligator leather strap Maltese cross-shaped gold folding clasp Stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva Water resistant to 30m $183,900

OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 44 London Chronograph 44mm Stainless steel Blue PVD-coated dial Case back stamped with London 2012 Olympic emblem Water resistant to 150m $7,600

CARTIER Rotonde de Cartier Cadran Lové flying tourbillon 18kt white gold Alligator-skin strap Price upon request Promenade d’une Panthère 18kt white gold set with diamonds, black lacquer spots Price upon request

AUDEMARS PIGUET Extra-Thin Royal Oak 39mm Blue dial with ‘Petite Tapisserie’ pattern, white gold applied hour-markers Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating Self-winding Manufacture Calibre 2121 Stainless steel case and bracelet with AP folding clasp Glareproofed sapphire crystal and caseback Water resistant to 50m H I L U X U RY APR I L /M AY 20 1 2

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Audi R8 5.2 Spyder By Ed KEmpEr

In a galaxy not too far away, Audi introduced its first truly two-seater sportscar—the R8. On the heels of the coupe version’s success, the auto maker has now launched the topless Spyder. And, gauging by the reactions of anyone (and everyone, literally) in Honolulu who came into contact with this automobile during my test drive, this convertible stands to be a gigantic hit. In fact, there was rarely a moment when, slowed enough to make it possible, someone did not take out an iPhone and snap a picture. Whether the top was up or down, the reactions were astounding— and all positive. Up front, the readily identifiable oversized Audi grill is omnipresent, with LED lights skirting either side (the same that vaporized a flock of reveling vampires in one Super Bowl commercial). Yet what sets the Audi apart from the other low-flying exotics is a more rounded shape from front to rear. In back, vents are found on the rear-mounted engine cover, while very large exhaust pipes extend beyond the rear frame. Likewise with the top up, flying buttresses extend past the rear of the roof. Press a button and the top completely disappears under metal covers in about 15 seconds. But the real fun comes with the turning of the key—and the low grumble of the 5.2 liter V-10 with 525 horsepower. Rather than simply powering up, the engine pops up the rpm range with a deep, throaty sound. The optional “R tronic” transmission offers an array of interesting shifting choices. Although the least entertaining, placing the stick into the automatic slot allows the 6-speed unit to shift away with a grace and elegance that stood out enough for me to note it. Far better—and perhaps more attractive to the purists—is placing the stick in the manual position. With the use of shifting paddles at the back of the steering wheel (or simply tapping the chrome stick back and forth), the shifts are instant. Immediate.

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Audi R8 5.2 SpydeR

Engine: 5.2 liter, V-10, 525 horsepower Acceleration: 0-60: 3.7 seconds Brakes: 4 wheel disc brakes, 14.4 inch front rotor with eight piston brake calipers, 14 inch rear rotor with four piston brake calipers Sound system: Bang & Olufsen 12 speakers, 465 watts AM/FM/CD-changer/SD card stereo Price: $171,800 as tested $182,765

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When a little throttle is applied, the shifts have exhaust blips between the gears much like a Formula One car. Hit the accelerator hard and there is the mechanical equivalent of an adrenalin rush—in fact, your breath quite simply is taken away. Zero to 60 time is an exasperating 3.7 seconds. Fortunately, tragic manual shifting errors are avoided because the car computer will override any foolishness perpetrated by a driver. In essence, Audi ensured you can’t drive this car poorly. Seriously. Ride and handling is replete with options. If a true racecar feeling is your cup of tea (or Red Bull, more realistically), punch the sport button and suspension hardens up to keep the car planted. Gear shifts will come faster, but the normal suspension setting provides plenty of lateral control without forcing you to absorb every bump in the road. Steering is masterful, with a nicely weighted countenance. When the doors are opened, the doorsills light up to greet you. High-bolstered, leather lined, double-stitched seats welcome both driver and passenger. A 6.5-inch video screen found in the center of the dash flips open to swallow CD, DVD or SD cards as intel/entertainment is needed. A wealth of information is available on the display here, including a high def-like rear view when it’s time to back up. Rather than a drab, single color interior, Audi has done a nice job of brightening the ambiance with metal, chrome and contrasting hues. In the dash pod, a full set of instruments is provided as well as information on various systems and direct info on the gear selections. Two storage areas are found behind the seats to supplement the small up-front trunk. With this horsepower and top down upgrade of the R8, Audi is now truly a player in the exotic auto world. Just scroll through any social media site and look for the bevy of images snapped the day I took her for a spin—we’re sure to both be on there—smiles abounding. u

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Luxury Asides Adventures in Auto shows As the First Hawaiian Auto Show—the last of the major shows in the U.S.— recently wrapped up here in Honolulu, auto enthusiasts will have to wait quite a while for the next auto extravaganza. However, more time means better planning to visit the “big” shows that offer the best reward for your travel efforts. It wasn’t long ago that the L.A. Auto Show was struggling to remain an important, well-executed show. The culprit: The show dates were in December, too close to the coveted unveiling of new models that occurred most often at the January Detroit Auto Show. Wisely, the Los Angeles folk solved this quandary by moving the L.A. Auto Show to November. The results have been more brand debuts unveiled in the cavernous L.A. Convention Center (in which you’ll want a very comfortable pair of walking shoes). Since the California market is so important, every major and minor manufacturer insists on a presence at this show, putting their best foot forward. Radio stations broadcast live from the event and TV crews focus on pre-production models. At the last show, the Fiat 500 Abarth, Subaru BRZ, Ford Escape, Shelby GT 500 and Cadillac XTS all made their first official public appearance. Concept cars are always a big crowd pleaser here, as they fuel interest in new models that may be coming down the road. However, the Detroit show is the biggest and still commands the appearance of the newest models. After all Motor City-based automakers, notwithstanding their recent financial problems (which are looking far brighter), are a driving force and indicator of our national economy. If you consider yourself an auto enthusiast, you deserve to get yourself to Detroit in January at least once. At the 2012 show, the debuts included the Dodge Dart, Ford Fusion, Audi Allroad, Mercedes SL and Cadillac ATS. For the real gear heads, there is the SEMA show in November at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Major manufacturers play a lesser role by providing potential customized models or racing versions of their cars or trucks. The real heroes of SEMA are all the sellers of auto parts, tires, wheels and accessories that directly (or indirectly) make vehicles either go faster or look customized. Parting tip: The parking lots at many of the shows are used for mini races, drifting demonstrations and so forth, for those who don’t want to head back home before inhaling the smell of burnt rubber.

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Tips From the Tee with Kevin Carll, Waialae Country Club By Don Chapman photography By Leah FrieL

Kevin Carll Certainly tooK the road less traveled on the way to becoming head golf professional at prestigious Waialae Country Club. “I grew up at La Mirada in Southern California,” he says. “My dad was a golfer but I played baseball, left fielder and pitcher. I played on the high school team, but I was also working at a golf course.” When he threw out his pitching arm, and “got burned out on baseball,” he turned to golf. Like so many people he was immediately smitten by the game. “Things just took off and I was addicted,” he says, noting his enrollment in New Mexico State University’s Professional Golf Management program. “But I didn’t play golf on the school team—I was kind of a late bloomer as a golfer.” He’s certainly made up for lost time: Soon after taking the Waialae job in October 2010, Carll posted a 63 on the course that hosts the PGA Tour Sony Open. It certainly garnered some attention, to say the least. When asked the single greatest flaw he sees in amateurs, he answers succinctly: “Swinging too hard.” Carll says the thing he most enjoys about his job is “the relationships with people. I was at Turtle Bay before, and the difference is that in a resort setting you might be with someone for seven days and then maybe you never see them again. At a club, you get to know people, establish relationships over time and make new friends. I like that.” Being the host pro to a PGA Tour event means he has duties most club pros don’t. When asked about his involvement in the tournament, he says he does “a little bit of everything. I’m the caddie master, run the pro-am, make sure all the carts are running, whatever needs to be done. When I was at Turtle Bay, we hosted Champions and LPGA tournaments. It’s kind of similar here with the PGA, but on a much grander scale.” h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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TIP 1: FIrsT Tee JITTers Although many players have nerves of steel, I thought it would be nice to give a couple tips for those who fear the first tee. Preparation – This has two parts: the day before the round and the day of. The day before the round involves equipment— checking your bag for sunscreen, rain gear, umbrella, golf balls, etc. You never want to put yourself in a situation where you are scrambling to find your umbrella or rain gear just before your round because it looks like it might rain. Inevitably, it will. Make sure you have enough balls to complete your round. The day of your round consists of your pre-round routine on the range and practice green, which can be anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes. Everyone has different needs prior to a round of golf, so know what works for you and stick with it. Slow down – The anxiety of the first tee will create an increase in adrenaline. To curb this, slow down your routine prior to teeing off. Try sitting in your cart for an additional minute to take everything in, or implement a five-second break between each swing on the driving range—anything to slow yourself down. Tension – Lighten up your grip pressure. Treat the grip like a tube of toothpaste— don’t squeeze the paste out. Practice swing – Maximum of two swing thoughts. Remind yourself of your swing thoughts during the practice swing. Once you are over the ball, your swing should be a reaction, not a thought.

To date, I have never heard of a match being won or lost with the first swing of the day. You should never allow one bad swing to be the indicator of what’s to come. If you allow yourself to believe that, you’re well on your way to a round filled with frustration. You have to be optimistic even if you’ve just hit a tree near the first tee. Ever heard a PGA Tour player talk about how bad they are playing and it’s hopeless? Probably not. Tour players are always upbeat (almost to the level of being self-brainwashed) and constantly convince themselves that they’re one good round from turning the corner. That’s a good lesson.

TIP 2: InsTead oF FIghTIng IT, Use The WInd To YoUr advanTage More times than not, golfers rarely take enough club while playing into the wind and swing way too hard. The following points will help you deal with those windy days. Cover the shot – Cheat the balance of your stance to the left side. Keep your balance there through the finish. This will help you to stay over the ball to promote a lower ball flight Take an extra club – If you are in between clubs, club up. Use the force of the wind to stop your ball. Think about it: How many times have you hit the ball over the green into the wind? Shorten your swing – Less movement leads to smaller errors. u

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TAYLORMADE GOLF TaylorMade Golf’s new Ghost Tour Putter series is a collection of six tour-proven models that are made with a durable white finish to eliminate glare and provide high contrast against the green. Pictured: Corza and FO-72 models. www.taylormadegolf.com

NIKE GOLF These women’s novelty knee socks further reflect Nike Golf apparel’s new vibrant color aesthetic, $15. www.nike.com/nikegolf/

NIKE GOLF Convertible “skorts” from Nike Golf’s Spring/Summer 2012 apparel line. The popular brand’s offerings feature fashionable colors coupled with the same wicking and comfort technology that Nike Golf is known for, $90. www.nike.com/nikegolf/

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ADIDAS GOLF PRO MENTAL COACH Imagine: one hour a week to a better game. This program, in use at the PGA Center for Learning and Performance; was created by a team of doctors, golf professionals and brain experts. Available in PC and Mac versions, $139.95. www.ProMentalCoach.com

TAYLORMADE TaylorMade Golf’s new PENTA TP3 is designed with the proprietary REACT core technology to increase spin without sacrificing distance, $34.99. www.taylormadegolf.com

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The Powerband 4.0 line by Adidas Golf provides enhanced stability, leverage and balance control via its Powerband Chassis. www.adidasgolf.com

CALLAWAY Copper lends a distinctive new look to the Callaway Forged Wedges. Other features include a Tour-inspired shape and Tour CC Grooves for ideal trajectory and distance control, $199. www.callawaygolf.com

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Beauty is Skin Deep Products That Treat from the Inside Out BY NADINE KAM

SKIN WORRIES USUALLY BEGIN with the first appearance of fine lines and dark spots. Then comes the frenzied search for products to erase the signs of age. But topical products don’t always deliver miracles, and beyond staying out of the sun, one of the best ways to stave off time is to start from the inside out with a healthful diet. Just as proper nutrition allows the body to function optimally, certain vitamins and minerals are crucial to healthy skin. These include vitamins A, E and vitamin B complex, the latter including biotin that forms the basis of skin, nail and hair cells. Even a mild deficiency causes symptoms such as itchy, scaly skin or hair loss. The diet connection to good skin is so important that plastic surgeon Dr. Nicolas Perricone, in writing his ground-breaking The Wrinkle Cure in 2000, included instructions to reduce alcohol and coffee consumption, eliminate sugar and start eating foods rich in the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 found in cooking oils, poultry, grains, flaxseed and such cold-water fish as salmon, sardines and mackerel. Perricone’s inflammation theory of aging posits that consuming simple sugars starts a chain reaction that causes inflammation and the breakdown of collagen, the skin’s support structure. For those who don’t always eat right, he launched a series of dietary supplements for skin and body, including Perricone MD Skin Clear Dietary Supplements. These offer antioxidant protection and support clear skin with a blend of B Complex, C and D vitamins, o-3, zinc, calcium and more minerals. Each box contains 30 packets of once-daily supplements; $85 at Sephora. Other companies that recognize the beauty-diet connection include: Kate Somerville offers a Total Vitamin Clear Skin Supplement, a boxed set of 30 dual day-and-night formulations that includes 52 detoxifying, cleansing, anti-inflammatory, and fortifying herbs, botanicals and minerals to keep skin lubricated and protected

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from damaging free radicals throughout the day, while supporting repair at night. It’s $135 at Sephora and Neiman Marcus. Dr. Brandt Skincare: Add one dropper of its Detoxifying Anti-oxidant Water Booster to a glass of water or cup of tea to reap the benefits of antioxidant superfoods, rich in vitamin C and minerals. There’s a goji-maqui berry blend and a pomegranate version. Both

are caffeine-, sugar- and calorie-free, and one dropper full is equal to 15 cups of green tea; $39 each at Sephora and select Macy’s stores. Murad: The Pure Skin Clarifying Dietary Supplement contains yellow dock and burdock root to help remove internal toxins that produce blemishes, plus zinc to reduce skin redness. At Sephora, $43 for a month’s supply. ◆

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A Winning Smile BY NADINE KAM

NEW YORK-BASED AESTHETIC DENTIST JONATHAN B. LEVINE might be considered the Steve Jobs of dentistry, having revolutionized his industry by putting oral-care technology into the hands of consumers. At a recent appearance at Sephora to introduce his GLO Brilliant system, Levine fielded several questions from men eager to improve their smiles. He wasn’t surprised by the response to the techie system that promises to make teeth five shades lighter in three to five days, a result equal to professional whitening, he says. “The No. 1 reason people go to an aesthetic dentist is to improve their smile, and whitening is the easiest way to make a person look 10 years younger,” said Levine, whose Fifth Avenue practice includes such high-profile clients as Dr. Mehmet Oz, Christie Brinkley and Mariska Hargitay. GLO Brilliant grew out of his interest in allowing his patients to maintain the results of professional whitening after leaving his dental office. After devising a mouthpiece designed to hold in heat and lightening gels, he discovered results equal to professional whitening systems, without the downside of gum irritation caused by 18- to 36-percent hydrogen peroxide gels often used. In contrast, GLO Brilliant’s consumer-level gel uses a 6- to 8-percent hydrogen peroxide formula that, combined with heat and LED light, achieves professional results in less time with little or no sensitivity. “The way it works is hydrogen peroxide breaks down to water and negative-charged oxygen that oxidizes stains and breaks them down. Light and heat accelerate the breakdown,” he adds. The system comes with a charger, a sleek iPod-like power device that can be worn around the neck, and a mouthpiece. Users apply refrigerated GLO Brilliant whitening

gel to their teeth and press a button to power up the mouthpiece to whiten in four consecutive eight-minute intervals—just 32 minutes a day—for up to five days. After the initial whitening, results can be maintained by applying up to four eight-minute applications per month, whether once a week or stretched over four days. While some may be tempted to do more than the recommended amount of whitening, Levine said over-whitening can break down the tooth from within, turning it gray. For those older than 40 and with deeply stained teeth, he recommends using the device for 10 days for the initial treatment. He said that with age it is more difficult to whiten teeth because of the depth of the enamel discoloration. But with diligence, whiter teeth is indeed attainable, he says. However, if teeth are gray or a person is into their 60s and 70s, more aggressive techniques or porcelains are required. The cost of the device is $275, and if several people in a family want to whiten, additional mouthpieces can be purchased for $79 each. Always innovating, Levine said whitening is not the only application for his device. Like the iPhone, it’s just a platform for a range of at-home oral health innovations to come. ◆

GLO Brilliant is carried by Sephora.

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Beahm of Light Event Planner Extraordinaire David Beahm Shares his Expertise

DaviD Beahm sits poolsiDe at The Modern Honolulu, gently stirring a Mai Tai. “It’s so pretty, I’m in Hawai‘i, I should drink a Mai Tai,” he says with a smile. His ease at finding beauty in even the most banal of situations undoubtedly serves Beahm well when dealing with brides wanting the epitome of elegance for their special day. “A ‘David Beahm Bride’ knows that she will get the best service possible on her day,” Beahm says matter-of-factly. That confidence is rooted in the countless beautiful events that Beahm has produced, each of which pushes the boundaries of event planning. Beahm didn’t start out as a planner. He moved from his native Virginia to New York to work in the theater. Instead, he found himself arranging fetes for the well-heeled. He’s since gone on to produce celebrity weddings for the likes of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas, as well as affairs for high-profile clients including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton, The Whitney Muesum of American Art and Lincoln Center.

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David Beahm (pictured, opposite page) recommends that people use a professional event planner for their special occasions. He is renown for his stunning floral arrangements, pitch-perfect lighting and special arrangements that he can get for his â&#x20AC;&#x153;David Beahm Brides.â&#x20AC;?

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Flower Power: Beahm likes to time his blossoms so that they are offering their best bloom during the event, and just start to wilt as guests are leaving.

With companies that include David Beahm Designs and David Beahm Destinations, he shares with us a few tips for planning your own spectacular to-do. Mainly, that you should consider leaving the planning to a professional. “There are details that people don’t take into consideration—that I just know about,” he explains, citing an example. “I want each flower to have its biggest bloom at the event,” he says, adding that one bloom will be sent to him three days before an event, while other flowers will arrive the day before in order to make sure the flowers are in their most bold display during the event. “I like to time it so that the flowers are starting to wilt just as all the guests are leaving.” The second tip—probably the most important—is to be honest about your budget. A good event planner will be able to work with any reasonable budget, but the client has to be up-front about it. However, it’s much harder for everyone if you give your designer an inflated number and then have to retract. The third tip is to quite simply relax; a competent event planner has contingency plans for nearly every snafu. That unexpected guest that always seems to show up? Beahm has a plan that. Even with many extravagant events under his belt, Beahm says he never gets bored. “There’s always something new to explore.” When asked about dealing with potential “bridezillas,” Beahm explains that he’s developed his own special Rorschach-esque test.

“Everyone wants ‘simple and elegant,’” he says. “However, that can mean so many different things to different people.” So, Beahm creates an inspiration board of sorts and asks clients to point to specific elements that appeal to them. He swears on its efficiency. While he does use his design sense to guide clients, Beahm is firm that they are indeed always right. He will offer his opinion willingly; but if the client feels strongly about a certain detail, he’s amenable. And, he does offer certain “insider” perks for his clientele. “The ‘David Beahm bride’ is the only bride who can get married on the steps of the Virginia Governor’s mansion in Colonial Williamsburg—aside from the governor, of course,” the Virginia boy says with a smile. An extension of this is David Beahm Destinations. This company sets up exclusive experiences—family reunions, corporate retreats or, as in his own case, an extraordinary birthday celebration in Greece—at various locales around the world. Clients can choose from places such as Necker Island, Ulusaba in South Africa and the St. Regis Princeville, just to name a few. For his birthday, Beahm treated guests to a special meal on a private island, using seafood caught just offshore. “It was a special moment that I’ll never forget,” he says. And that, he points out, is the goal he has for every client. “For me, a successful event is when the bride comes up to me and says, ‘Thank you so much! This was perfect.’” ◆

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The Power of Our Brand... Sotheby’s International Realty is the world’s premier luxury residential estate brokerage and marketing brand. Our worldwide network consists of a select group of brokerage firms that are leaders in representing and marketing luxury real estate. In Hawaii, the Sotheby’s International Realty brand has set the standard for selling distinctive properties and providing the utmost level of client service. During 2010 and 2011, Sotheby’s International Realty transacted more than 28% of the total volume of Hawaii properties selling for $10,000,000 or more. Listed below is the statewide sales volume by brand/company.

Sotheby’s International Realty provides its clients optimum representation at the local, national, and international levels. This is the power of our brand. Sotheby’s International Realty in Hawaii transacted more than 28% of total dollar volume of properties $10,000,000 and higher in 2010 and 2011. TOP 5 STATEWIDE RANKINGS Brand/Company

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Sotheby’s International Realty $231,700,000 Coldwell Banker

$120,650,000

Hualalai Realty

$69,675,000

Hawaii Life Real Estate

$66,750,000

Kukio Properties

$65,700,000

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MAUI Island Sotheby’s Int’l Realty

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BIG ISLAND

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THE RIVER Rising star Eloise Mumford, on O‘ahu for the ABC television show The River, is ready for her close-up—even when the insects aren’t. BY DREW LIMSKY

AT THE FOUR SEASONS BEVERLY HILLS, in a room tightly packed with wardrobe, TV execs and a shoot team, people are fussing over Eloise Mumford as she tries on one fetching outfit after another. Mumford may be a star of the new spooky adventure series, The River, but having grown up in a family of intellectuals in Olympia, Wash., she hasn’t quite gotten used to being fussed over. Her manner is unaffected, and she gets girlishly excited about shoes. The fashion stylist nods approvingly at one of the dresses. “This one looks great on your body.” That’s true of every dress she tries on, though. The 25-year-old is blond and gorgeous, from some angles evoking Michelle Pfeiffer. That she is incredibly fit goes without saying. But Mumford isn’t logging many hours in the gym. The show, about a scientist/explorer/TV host and his team who go missing in the Amazon, is itself a workout. Mumford plays Lena Landry, the daughter of a missing cameraman, and she says that negotiating the remote O‘ahu landscape has been both beautiful and daunting. “I trained a lot before I went out there, and when we were actually shooting, the days were so intense and long that the running and hiking for the show was enough exercise,” she says. “We didn’t have time to do anything else!” Beyond the tropical aerobics, the first season’s shoot had its arduous moments: No, Mumford didn’t actually have centipedes

crawling up her face, as depicted in an early episode (they were fake), but she was required to endure real cockroaches crawling up her arm. “Thirty people were waiting in the heat for the cockroach to do anything—it was so hot, it didn’t want to move,” she recalls. Once the roaches were ready, Mumford had a moment of hesitation, then told herself, “Buck up, Eloise!” And then there were the challenges of Hawai‘i doubling for the Amazon. “We would do one take on a little section of stream,” Mumford says, laughing. “The director would yell ‘Cut!’ and the crew would back up the boat with little Zodiacs and we would do the scene again!” Though Mumford grew up in the Pacific Northwest, she also has strong ties to Hawai‘i. Her grandmother moved to Waikiki later in life and Mumford’s mother lived on the island when she was a young woman, teaching scuba in Hanauma Bay. “When my grandma passed away,” Mumford says, “the apartment stayed in the family, so I rented it from my aunt and uncle. There were pictures of me as a baby on the lanai.” Mumford’s family is tight (they’ve visited the Hawai‘i set), which greatly helps the actress relate to her character’s plight, if not her moral compass. “Lena will do anything to find her father,” she says. “I’m similarly driven. She is guarded, mysterious and not

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARK ARBEIT STYLING BY: KYLE KAGAMIDA HAIR AND MAKE-UP BY: ASHLEE ROSE FOR ARTMIX BEAUTY ON LOCATION AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL LOS ANGELES AT BEVERLY HILLS Alexander McQueen dress from Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. Brian Atwood shoes; Hermes cuff; ring by Melinda Maria Jewelry; earrings by London Manori.

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necessarily trustworthy. I’m self-reliant, but she has been forced to be that way, and she’s had a harder, much lonelier life. My own dad is a scientist and my mom is a teacher. We never had a TV in the house until I was in college. When I was in Lone Star [in 2010], my parents would go over to a neighbor’s to watch. Now you should hear my dad talking about the show’s ratings.” The series pilot was shot in Puerto Rico, but the location site moved to O‘ahu immediately afterward. “Because of Lost,” Mumford explains, “there was better access to crews.” Comparisons to Lost are inevitable, but Mumford is quick to differentiate the two shows: “The River is very unique—it has a documentary style. And Lost was scary in a different way, with an overarching story. The River has something different to solve every week. And we add new cast members—though it’s hard to add new people when you’re in the jungle!” The River’s backdrops include the North Shore and the lush Kahana Valley. The authenticity of the location was as impressive to Mumford as its scenery. “Kahana is one of the oldest inhabited valleys,” she says. “When we started shooting, the people held an arrival ceremony for us—we had to be welcomed into their space. They danced and sang. It’s a very sacred spot so it was really very powerful and beautiful. It meant a lot not only to shoot there, but also to have their blessing.” Mumford was trained at New York University’s renowned Tisch School of the Arts, her scene work in Shakespeare and Brecht predating her dramatics in the jungle and the paranormal realm. While still a student, she understudied for Elizabeth Moss (Mad Men) in David Mamet’s Speed the Plow at the Atlantic Theater Company and did an episode of Law & Order. “It’s a rite of passage for New York actors,” she says, “and I got to do a scene with Stabler!” How did the classics and the crime story prepare her for The River? “Acting is acting,” Mumford says, “it was fun and physically challenging, and”—no doubt thinking of the hiking and cockroach—“there was a lot of experiential learning on the shoot.” Appreciation of her surroundings came quickly: “It’s great to see the jungle side of Hawai‘i,” she says. “Sometimes we’re on location and I look around and say, ‘Oh, my god.’ People are

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Into the wild: Some of Mumford’s scenes from The River. While the actress admits that comparisons to another mysterious Hawai‘i-filmed show, Lost, are inevitable, The River is different. “The River has someting to solve every week.” Although Mumford worked out a lot before shooting in Hawai‘i began, she felt that each day of shooting was a workout in itself.

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This page: Prabal Gurung dress from Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills. Aruna Seth shoes; What Goes Around Comes Around necklace and bracelet from Aloha Rag; earrings by Melinda Maria Jewelry. Opposite page, top: Culina Modern italian at the Four Seasons Hotel los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Bottom: Mumford shines in an Ines di Santo Couture dress, earrings and gold, silver and gunmetal bangles by Melinda Maria Jewelry and a London Manori diamond bracelet.

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About the Setting When the HILuxury crew showed up in l.A. for the cover shoot and interview of Eloise Mumford, we were greeted by rainy, overcast skies. Needless to say, we were a little worried about how the shoot would turn out. However, the Four Seasons Hotel los Angeles at Beverly Hills proved to be an oasis. The Wetherly Garden, in which we photographed Mumford, magically gleamed, despite gray skies. Turns out the week in which we were there was a calm between storms of sorts for l.A. The week after the Grammys and before Oscar week, we encountered many a famous face (hello, lenny Kravitz!) traipsing through the swank hotel. indeed, 35 Oscar nominees called this hotel—that celebrates its 25th anniversary in April—their home during Oscar week. And what a home it is. The hotel’s restaurant, Culina Modern italian, was named one of the “100 Best Wine restaurants” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Hotel guests are also privy to a “digital butler” that’s on-hand at all hours via the in-room ipads, while the spa offers indulgent treatments like the “Effervescent Facial.” When it came time to head back home, where sunny skies greeted us, we looked back fondly at our time spent with Ms. Mumford and the pristine surroundings of the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills.

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Jacket, top, pants and shoes from Gucci runway; ring and earrings by Melinda Maria Jewelry.

like, ‘Oh, Eloise.’” And Mumford became a fan of shave ice in Waimanalo and “incredible local food that ‘transpo’”—the shoot’s transportation outfit—“would share with us. The local people are so hospitable and kind and generous.” Mumford’s formal training has positioned her for different media. Her idols are Cate Blanchett (“I admire that she works in both theater and film”) and Kate Winslet (“She’s remained so normal, not wrapped up in image”). Her dream directors include David Fincher and Darren Aronofsky. And she wouldn’t mind trading in her tanks tops and cargo shorts

for more fashionable attire on film: “I’d love to do a period piece, a retro throwback,” she says. “I love the Hitchcock films—the heroines were so elegant, and there was such grace to acting of the period, and it still speaks so specifically to human emotion.” Mumford remembers watching Hitchcock films in class, sitting in the back of the theater with her hands half over her face. Now she’s supplying the thrills and jolts as The River meanders through its debut season. There’s no doubt—this is one starlet we’ll be seeing more of. u

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DINNER 5:30 to 8:30 pm (Sunday -Friday) On Saturdays, our signature Surf, Sand & Stars beach barbeque features a live band, hula and astronomy.

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The colors of spring are reflected in a neon yellow pant from RAg & BONE ($187), paired with a StEllA MccARtNEy sequin tank top and KAtE SpAdE NEW yORK jacket ($498). The palu hammered ring is from JOHN HARdy ($495). All from Neiman Marcus. With SAlvAtORE FERRAgAMO Vara cuff ($1,320) and Cloud suede clutch/handbag ($1,190).

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It started with color.

For the past four decades, pants came in basic colors of black, tan, navy or white, or various washes of denim. Pants were a wardrobe’s stalwart staple, destined to play it straight while tops had all the fun, reveling in exuberant, exciting prints and colors. Then last fall, an explosion of vivid colors hit us below the belt. Years of denim dominance gave way to primary colors and jewel-tone violets and emeralds. With color still key to Spring/Summer 2012, pants have progressed to neon lemon, tangerine and fuchsia hues, but women emboldened by bright colors aren’t standing still. They’re learning the language of prints, embracing gallery-worthy graphics on bottoms that may or may not relate to what’s on top. It’s more about “mixing and mixing” than “mixing and matching.” Perhaps it’s a sign that women are finally acknowledging who really wears the pants in the family. So what’s your pleasure? Floral on floral? Spots over stripes? Lace over tribal patterns? It’s your prerogatIve.

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On her: A 3.1 PhilliP lim animal-print pant ($425) from Neiman marcus, is topped off with a georgette satin tie-collar blouse and gold flower brooch from Gucci, and two-layer waterproof cotton jacket from Gucci (prices on request).

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DVF rina top ($245) is paired with DVF small buds pant ($285), with DVF Mini Harper neon leather crossbody bag ($295). Angela also wears a John harDy Naga ring ($1,495), aLEXIS BITTar “Grey Gardens” hinged bracelet ($345) and “Grey Gardens” lucite necklace ($275), all from neiman Marcus.

The grand dame of Waikiki, The royal Hawaiian, a luxury Collection resort, Waikiki, rises as a pink beacon of gracious hospitality along Waikiki Beach. The HILuxury team was thrilled to feature spring fashion’s pant penchant with this storied hotel as the backdrop. When The royal Hawaiian first opened in 1927, the woman who wore pants was considered risqué; now the storied property has—like good fashion—managed to stay rooted in its elegant tradition while embracing the present and looking to the future. Details of this can be seen in one of the suites in which our shoot took place. While there, we heard guests raving about the outdoor cabanas at Abhasa Spa, the chef’s tasting menu at Azure restaurant, the feast at the royal Hawaiian luau—Aha Aina, and the romantic beach front setting of the Mai Tai Bar. While The royal Hawaiian was originally the playground of the rich and famous, the hotel’s majestic experience and hospitality have become popular with an array of visitors and kama‘aina alike. Similar to our goal for this fashion shoot, it is a location steeped in timeless beauty.

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This page: An ArMANI trench ($3,725) is worn over GUCCI stretch-cotton floral block-printed pant (price on request). Facing page: GIvENCHy jacket $2,490. A GIvENCHy pant with gold zipper detail ($990) is paired with its matching jacket ($2,490), from Neiman Marcus, with SAlvATOrE FErrAGAMO bracelet ($250) worn as a choker. On him: A SAlvATOrE FErrAGAMO stripe shirt ($340) is paired with 7 FOr All MANkINd Austyn relaxed straight leg denim ($208) and T AlExANdEr WANG leather jacket ($645) from Neiman Marcus.

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On him: Sabbia drawstring pant ($500), sweater ($720) and linen jacket ($1,540), all from SalvatOre FerragamO. On her: Fendi pinstripe cotton pant worn (price on request) with tank top from dvF ($165), and Stella mccartney jacket ($1,745) from neiman marcus. JOhn hardy Dragon Head bracelet ($1,295), JOhn hardy black sapphire naga necklace ($1,145) and alexiS Bittar â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Grey Gardensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bellflower bracelet ($295) are also from neiman marcus.

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Dream Weaver Gail Hannemann Emboldens the Girl Scouts by Lynn Cook | PhotograPhy by nathaLie WaLker

Gail Mukaihata hanneMann weaves the skills from many jobs, both paid and volunteer, into the fabric of her work as chief executive officer of the Girl Scouts’ Council of Hawai‘i. The strength of that fiber began in the Japanese-American community of Southern California with her first job, sorting beans at a family farm, feeding 200 of its workers. She took the summer job to live in an area where she could go to summer school. She says she learned her fractions from her piano lessons, laughing as she moves on to the talent of one of her three sisters. “When she painted a still life you could smell the apples,” Hannemann says. With four girls in the family, her father never said “girls couldn’t do this or that. He just encouraged us.” His counsel was a mirror for the message she is now bringing to the girls of Girl Scouts, “It’s your world, change it!” As a UCLA graduate with a degree in economics, she went east to see what Washington, D.C., was about. She stayed 15 years to learn what made the world tick, serving on the staff of seven elected officials. She relocated to Hawai‘i to join her husband, then mayor of Honolulu, Mufi Hannemann. Her first Hawai‘i job was directing corporate development for a marketing firm. She opened her own consulting firm and served as project director of the American Samoa Economic Advisory Commission. She chairs and serves on boards that support and change the outcome of children’s rights (Children’s Alliance of Hawai‘i), health in the Pacific (Asian and Pacific Islander American Health Forum), quality health plans (Hawaii Medical Assurance Association HMAA), the Hawai‘i Alliance of NonProfit Organizations (HANO) and the Hawai‘i Arts Alliance, and the Network Leadership Committee of the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education.

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Photos, both pages: Gail Mukaihata Hannemann with the young ladies and leaders of the Girl Scouts’ Council of Hawai‘i.

“I think the word career will soon be passé,” she says, explaining that her own jobs have all been of interest to her and not planned or “forever” careers. She was also on the board of the Girl Scouts’ Council of Hawai‘i. The executive search committee was looking for a new leader just as the Girl Scouts organization, nationwide, was about to undergo a total rebranding effort. Taking a long look at what was happening with the national and local organization, she saw ways to incorporate all her volunteer board knowledge. “They were reinventing the nearly 100-year old Girl Scout brand,” she says, “taking it forward with business strategies that were relevant to girls in the 21st century.” It was an exciting match for Hannemann’s skills. First, she explains, the Scouts’ 317 nationwide councils were condensed to 107. Hawai‘i is one of only two statewide councils in the country. A hard look was taken at the organization’s value structure. The question—“what could be done to reposition Girl Scouts in the minds of girls, nationwide?”—was put forth to the advertising firm Lowe New York (creators of “Got Milk?”), to reposition the organization. Hannemann says that when they described Girl Scouts without using the name, girls wanted to know more. When Hannemann took the job, the state organization had a rising debt of a quarter-million dollars. Under her leadership they put new systems in place, overhauled the accounting system, created an online budgeting system and ended the year in the black.

Visit the new offices of the Girl Scouts of Hawai‘i on the second floor of Ala Moana Hotel and Hannemann will suggest you stop in at the contemporary, new Girl Scouts’ shop in the lobby. The younger scout uniforms are there, side-by-side with the trendy, fashion look for the pre teens and teens. Uniforms weren’t a fashion statement for older girls, but pride in their Girl Scout pin is. Hannemann’s excitement is contagious when she talks about the new books and training materials created to inspire both girls and counselors. “The youth of today is so Internet savvy that troop leaders must access new training just to keep up.” The executive summaries, Change It Up!, What Girls Say About Redefining Leadership and Transforming Leadership leave no doubt that the leaders are learning. The Scout books, Your Voice, Your World and Agent of Change, have contemporary Manga-esque pages that demand readers to “Shout It Out!”—a call to action about powering through the day, making a difference and following your dreams. Gail Mukaihata Hannemann sees everything old as new again. Hannemann was a Girl Scout for a short time, later moving where there were no scout groups. What she may not have in years of scouting she easily makes up for with years of experiences and total faith in the young women of Hawai‘i. And, answering the most-asked question, “Thin Mints are my favorite cookie. And by the way, did you know that 10 percent of all cookies sold in the U.S. are Girl Scout cookies?” u h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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Eastern Shores Summering on the Atlantic BY SARAH BLANCHARD

OUR PACIFIC OCEAN CAN ROCK US GENTLY IN A CALM LAGOON or thrill us with its power in a towering surf break. In Hawai‘i, our beloved ocean is the main character in an ever-changing performance. And it’s always here beside us; all roads lead makai. So why would anyone seek a windswept shore on the chilly North Atlantic? What, for example, could Cape Cod, Long Island’s Hamptons, Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard possibly offer to anyone who lives in Hawai‘i? Renowned novelist and travel writer Paul Theroux, who has been everywhere and could choose to live anywhere, maintains residences in both Hawai‘i and Cape Cod. There must be some very good reasons for that. First, think of summer. Summer isn’t just a season, it’s a grand celebration of daylight and warmth that runs from early June to late September, and often returns for a brief encore in October. Outside of Hawai‘i, summer is brief and intense … never taken for granted. It’s a much-anticipated gift, to be enjoyed in all its infinite possibilities. And at those northern latitudes, summer twilight is long and lingering. The dawn arrives ridiculously early, inviting a barefoot walk on a deserted beach at 4 in the morning. Cocktails on a wrap-around porch at sunset means sipping until after 9 p.m.,

when the twilight finally begins to dwindle. Summer in these parts is also a verb. As in, “We plan to summer in the Hamptons this year.” Imagine mist-colored, shake-shingled cottages with white shutters, picket fences and fieldstone walls bearing a riot of roses set against cornflower-blue skies. Think of beach grass waving on wind-sculpted, white-sand dunes, all the way to where the sea meets the sky. Centuries-old fishing villages hug the shore, with fine oceanside restaurants and boutiques transplanted from New York or Boston. In summer, there’s so much to do. There’s day-sailing and America’s Cup racing, summer-stock theater with Broadway casts, vineyard tours, yacht parties, jazz on the boardwalks, a different great restaurant every evening, string quartets on the lawn, gallery openings and dockside luncheons. Or, if you wish, do very little. Enjoy latté and brioche at the corner café in the morning. Commune with the ocean in the afternoon. Nap. Experiment with pastels or photography. Read. Seek out a five-mile stretch of beach with no one else on it. Every coastal village on the northeastern seaboard has a unique character, though many owe their existence to the whaling, shipbuilding or fishing industries. They were built by intrepid

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Opposite page: South hampton’s shop-lined streets make for easy strolling (and retail therapy!). Above: Nobska lighthouse, Woods Hole (Falmouth).

seafaring captains and investors who discovered fabulous wealth in the booming whale-oil markets of the 17th and 18th centuries. These entrepreneurs built amazing homes and furnished them with imported silks, china and fine furniture from Europe or the Orient, thus creating a unique culture blended from rugged Yankee enterprise and European culture. While the whaling has fortunately disappeared from these shores, the grand style and unique charm created by the seafarers have been preserved in their homes and villages. To thoroughly appreciate the summer experience, you’ll want to acquire a home of your own for at least two months, and use that as a base for excursions to other destinations. There’s a sharp distinction between summer people and day-trippers: summer people are seasonal residents; daytrippers are merely tourists. In mid-May, the summer people “come home for the summer” to Sag Harbor or East Hampton, Nantucket Town, Chatham or Vineyard Haven. At the end of September or beginning of October, the summer people reluctantly leave for their winter homes, promising to return next year when the plovers are nesting on Fire Island or the whales appear off the Cape.

The hampTons Long Island is a barrier island that protects Connecticut’s southern shore from the open Atlantic, and it stretches 100 miles to the east from New York City. Its eastern end splits into North Fork and South Fork and ends at Montauk Point. Everything on South Fork, from Riverhead to Montauk, is referred to collectively as “the Hamptons.” East Hampton is considered the heart of the Hamptons, and many of the region’s most prestigious summer residents live here. All of the villages are worth a look, however, when seeking a summer residence. Be sure to consider Bridgehampton, Westhampton, Southampton, Sag Harbor, Water Mill and Montauk as well. h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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One way to define the towns is to think of the shops. East Hampton is all about high-end shops and being seen in all the right places; Southampton features trendy, cutting-edge boutiques. For antiques, there’s Bridgehampton, while East Hampton, Water Mill and Southampton offer some very fine art galleries. Three to check out: the Parrish Art Museum (moving to a new building in Fall 2012), Watermill Center (www.watermillcenter.org) and the Pollack-Krasner House (www.pkhouse.org). The 300-year-old Sag Harbor was home to John Steinbeck—writers’ colonies still abound. The Whaling Museum and the bookseller’s shop, Book Haven, help set the tone for life here. Montauk is a fisherman’s paradise, with a huge variety of pleasure boats, fullservice marinas and fishing charters. Montauk was a relatively sleepy small town until Andy Warhol took residence in the 1970s. More recently, the likes of Paul Simon, Dick Cavett and Robert DeNiro moved in. Charters flights are available to the Hamptons (from NYC’s LaGuardia Airport) if you’re not flying your own aircraft. Another good choice is to sail in from the mainland, or drive the two hours from the city. If you’re arriving via yacht, you can find a slip at one of the many marinas, which often have inns attached. Dozens of dockside restaurants also offer free slips or moorings and sometimes lodging for visiting sailors. Living there, you’ll quickly learn the best places to dine and shop. Gems include Round Swamp Farm in East Hampton for a superb selection of local and gourmet

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North Lake Tahoe/Jeff Dow

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FIRE ISLAND An interesting combination of public shoreline, unpaved roads, remote coastal towns and nightlife (in the town of Ocean Beach), Fire Island is a compact 32

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foods, and Hampton Chutney in Amagansett for wonderful food to go. Montauk Point is the site of the world-famous lighthouse. You can spend a day looking for seals and whales off-shore, build a bonfire on the beach and host a clambake, or have dinner on the waterfront at Inlet Seafood or Manucci’s. Montauk Manor, built in 1925 as an English Tudor-style luxury inn by industrialist Carl Fisher, is a great lodging option, as is the exclusive Hedges Inn in East Hampton, or the Sag Harbor Inn. Block Island, R.I., is a pretty little getaway just 14 miles off Long Island’s Montauk Point, and close to the coast of Connecticut. Lease a sailboat, take a day trip and find a mooring or tie up at Champlin’s Marina, Hotel and Restaurant in Great Salt Pond, then explore the island. Parasailing, horseback riding, dock parties and live music all occur here, in varying amounts depending on weather and day of the week. The historic American Hotel and Restaurant in Sag Harbor is recommended for its innovative American-French menu, an extensive wine list and elegant lodging. The Stephen Talkhouse (www.stephentalkhouse.com) in Amagansett is a magnet for contemporary music fans; and the Stone Creek Inn (www.stonecreekinn.com) in East Quogue is well-regarded for its French and Mediterranean menu. Locals also recommend Cyril’s Fish House in Amagansett for food and sometimes music.

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This page, top left: Flowers bloom in the village of Dennis in Cape Cod. This page, bottom: Montauk Lighthouse. Opposite page, top: The Parrish Art Museum, known for its collection of more than 2,600 works of art from the 19th century to present, will move from its current location (pictured here) to a new building in Fall 2012. www.parrishart.org. Opposite page, bottom: Cape Cod also offers a lot for art enthusiasts, such as an art walk in the village of Dennis.

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miles long and only a few hundred feet wide— with 50-foot sand dunes, 17 tiny beachfront communities and the Fire Island National Seashore. Have lunch at Matthew’s Seafood House, wander the National Seashore and look for white-tail deer. No vehicles are allowed on Fire Island, which is indeed part of its allure; you can get there by private boat, bicycle or ferry. There are marinas at Watch Hill and Sailors Haven. Great South Bay, sheltered by Fire Island, is hugely popular with boaters and fishermen, but the bay is shallow, so be sure to consult the charts.

ThE NoRTh FoRk A year-round residential area with farmlands and vineyards, Long Island’s North Fork is where you go to drive “out into the country.” There are more than 40 wineries, where visitors can sign up for tastings and tours, or, to immerse yourself in a superb wine-and-dine experience. Look into attending one of the Long Island Wine Council’s celebrated wine camps, billed as a “four-day adventure in wine country.” See www.liwines.com. The old shipbuilding town of Greenport is worth a visit for its authenticity. Preston’s Chandlery here is where you’ll want to restock your yacht—they’ve been in the business of keeping happy sailors since 1880. Also, the H.M.S. Bounty is permanently docked here, an 18th-century-style tall ship built in 1960

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for the film Mutiny on the Bounty, more recently used in Pirates of the Caribbean. Over the centuries, some of New York’s wealthiest families have built homes along these cliffs. Cold Spring Harbor is a lovely town with several outstanding restaurants and antique shops, as well as the Museum of the Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities.

MaRTha’s VINEyaRd aNd NaNTuCkET Like many villages on Long Island, these two Massachusetts islands came to prominence in the 17th and 18th centuries as major centers of world commerce for the whaling and international shipping industries. The whaling ships are long gone but the handsome grayshingled captain’s houses reside on every lane, lovingly restored and preserved. They serve as a backdrop for a unique lifestyle that combines quaint country charm with casual elegance. Martha Vineyard is a get-away-fromeverything place with a total year-round population of 15,000; another 60,000 people claim summer residence. Nantucket’s population shifts from 10,000 in the winter to about 50,000 in the summer. The communities on both islands are tightly knit, and they take great pride in providing privacy and a warm welcome for the rich and famous. President Obama and his family— when not in Kailua—vacation on the Vineyard.

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The three towns on Martha’s Vineyard have distinctive personalities: Oak Bluffs for its kitsch, clamor, and Victorian gingerbread cottages; Edgartown for its history and quiet elegance; Vineyard Haven for its small-town charm. Daytime in Oak Bluffs is worth a quick look, if only to hop a ride on the Flying Horses Carousel, a working antique with real brass rings. At night, you’ll find free concerts, with noise and people spilling into the streets from the Circuit Avenue bars. For dinner in Oak Bluffs, consider Martha’s Vineyard Chowder Company or the Sidecar Café and Bar. By their own design, Edgartown residents lead a quiet life. Many delight in simple pleasures, like an early-morning walk to the lighthouse or an architectural tour of the 17th-century Vincent House, the island’s oldest home. For dining, try L’etoile for French cuisine or Détente Restaurant and Wine Bar for great seafood and a nice wine selection. The Wharf features good food and live music. Vineyard Haven is a lovely little town with charming homes and shops. The historic Vineyard Playhouse offers many excellent productions, and the restaurants here offer great seafood—but no wine, ironically, as the town is dry. Go to Edgartown or Oak Bluffs if you prefer drinks with dinner. A good way to see the Vineyard, with specific destinations and a purpose in mind, is to tour its five historic lighthouses. All are wellpreserved, and all give a fascinating glimpse into the history of the people and coastal geography that have shaped the culture here.

NaNtucket This is your get-even-further-away-from-everything place. An island of spectacular, somewhat austere beauty, it intends to stay that way: More than 40 percent of Nantucket is a nature preserve. Properties on Nantucket don’t come on the market very often, and when they do, they command higher prices than anything else in the state, even in Boston’s posh Back Bay. Nantucket Town is a beautifully preserved village with historic homes, many excellent restaurants, antiques shops and art galleries set on charmingly landscaped lanes and cobblestone streets. It’s a haven

This page: Martha’s Vineyard Cottage Museum. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Moshup Beach at Martha’s Vineyard offers up a different type of beach walk; A house on Commercial Street in Cape Cod. The area is populated with the houses of former whaling ship captains, some of which have been turned into shops and museums; A windmill in Cape Cod.

for artists and writers; the annual Nantucket Film Festival is a premier event for top screenwriters and film lovers from around the world. In whaling days, Centre Street was known as “Petticoat Row” for its high-end shops that featured the very latest in ladies’ apparel and accessories from New York, Boston and the fashion centers of Europe. That tradition endures, along with an impressive array of highly regarded antiques shops. Golfers also love Nantucket because the island’s several fine courses have been built with an eye to integrating them seamlessly into the conservation-minded landscape. Fishermen flock here to seek out the coldwater game they won’t find in Hawaiian waters, such as striped bass and the bluefish that run in great swirling schools in late July and early August. The beaches on Nantucket are among the finest in the region, though the water is always a bit cold for anyone accustomed to Hawai‘i’s ocean temperatures. Jetties Beach is the most popular of the municipal beaches, but there are many miles of unpopulated, unmarked beaches, designated on the maps by native Mashpee names such as Quidnet, Sconset or Wauwinet. In many cases, you can simply park your bicycle or drop anchor and go ashore to explore the uninhabited beaches. Stays on Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket tend to be mostly of the B&B variety; there are also a few larger inns and resorts. Hanover House Inn in Vineyard Haven (www.hanoverhouseinn.com), Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Edgartown (www.Winnetu.com)—and its excellent Lure restaurant—are recommended. The Veranda House in Nantucket is a well-regarded boutique hotel (www.theverandahouse.com) while the beachfront Nantucket’s Cliffside Beach Club and inn (www.cliffsidebeach.com) offers a limited number of refined rooms. Several ferries run from Cape Cod and New York City to the Vineyard and Nantucket, some of which will carry vehicles. Flying your own plane or charter aircraft means daily flights from New York; smaller island planes from Hyannis and Providence’s Green Airport can have you on either island in an hour. h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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Above: Find refined suites at the Cliffside Beach Club in Nantucket. www.cliffsidebeach.com. Right: The Cape Cod Central railroad treats passengers to unparalleled views of Cape Cod that are only visible on the train. www.capetrain.com.

CaPE Cod More than 100 years ago, Henry David Thoreau stood on Cape Cod’s great Outer Beach and noted, “A man may stand there and put all America behind him.” If you crave solitude and a far-asthe-eye-can-see beach experience, follow Thoreau. His beach and many others are now part of the Cape Cod National Seashore, which stretches from Provincetown south to Monomoy Island off Harwich. It encompasses more than 40 miles of shoreline and 43,000 acres of glorious dunes, forests and beaches, dotted with the occasional bit of driftwood and windblown plein-aire artist. “The Cape” curves out from the Massachusetts shoreline in a long arm of forests and sand dunes. “Upper Cape” is the southern, more populated part (Falmouth, Woods Hole) and “Lower Cape” is the northern end that narrows to Provincetown at its tip. Head for Falmouth, a picturesque town full of art galleries, great shops, museums and theatres. Or you can avoid the upper Cape entirely, and head straight via air or water to Chatham, Harwich or Brewster, near the Cape’s “elbow.” Fly to Hyannis or the even smaller Chatham airport and rent a vehicle, or if you’re planning a longer stay you can travel with your car by ferry from the port in Boston. Of course, sailing in on your own boat is a nice option. Numerous ports and marinas dot the Cape’s long coast on both the bayside and oceanside; some of the best are in Barnstable and Hyannis. Provincetown, the acknowledged center of the East Coast’s summertime gay/lesbian universe, has a great boat harbor, funky shops, excellent restaurants, and easy access points for the northern end of the National Seashore. It’s also a great place to see lighthouses, since there are three of them here in close proximity (Race Point, Long Point and Wood End). The Cape has more than 550 miles of beaches. Sandy Neck is a 6-mile-long barrier beach on the bayside that is home to protected nests of piping plovers. South Beach, accessible only by boat, is a very secluded strip of beautiful shoreline perfect for a romantic picnic with wine, cheese, fruit and a blanket. Nauset Beach is a 9-mile stretch located along the outer elbow of the Cape. Spectacular dunes and often big surf are standard here. It’s not O‘ahu’s North Shore, but you may be tempted to break out the

board and try ’em. (Remember your wetsuit; it’s cold.) Coast Guard Beach in Eastham is where you’ll really want to say you’ve surfed the Atlantic. This is another piece of the National Seashore that’s known for its summer swells. Race Point Beach, close to Provincetown, boasts a steep drop-off and swift currents. Visit the lighthouse and look for whales off the coast. Bunk down at Wequassett Resort and Golf Club in Chatham, which has hosted guests since 1925. It offers great golf, sailing and tennis clinics. Try to reserve one of the waterfront clapboard cottages, furnished in an upscale country style. Their restaurant, Twenty-eight Atlantic, is considered one of the Cape’s finest. (www.wequasset.com) Built on a 25-acre estate in 1914 by a well-to-do Boston family, The Chatham Bars Inn overlooks the Atlantic from a tall ocean bluff. Here’s elegance, refinement and probably the best classic clay tennis court on Eastern Seaboard. The Chatham Bars also houses a state-of-the-art gym and fitness center; and offers luxury boat charters. (www.chathambarsinn.com) For country style and attention to detail, you can’t do better than The Captain’s House Inn in Chatham. Most of the rooms in this small inn have cozy fireplaces and are furnished with antiques. If you’re tempted to return in the winter for a Cape Cod Christmas, this is the place to be. Originally built in 1890, the historic Nickerson Mansion and Carriage House in Brewster overlooks Cape Cod Bay. It’s listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is the centerpiece of Ocean Edge Resort and Club, which boasts 11 tennis courts, a private beach and the only Nicklaus-designed golf course on the Cape. (www.oceanedge.com) Finally, worth noting are the summer affairs in Newport, R.I., just up from the Cape. Reserve one of the East’s finest summer cottages, and dig into either the Newport Jazz & Folk Festival, a Classical Music Festival, or the 2012 America’s Cup World Series, which runs June 23-July 1. Another wonderful event is the Newport International Boat Show in September, with an amazing display of or large and beautifully appointed boats, many of which you can sail on for a day cruise. u

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Cuff Craft Learning the Art of Jewelry Making By Christina O’COnnOr

On a rainy February mOrning, a dozen people are gathered in a tight circle in the basement of the Honolulu Museum of Art School, watching intently as a jewelry instructor hammers a piece of copper into a thin, even line. Within minutes, the group is off—some to hammer, others to sand down their own pieces of copper. It’s only a couple of classes into their beginner’s jewelry class, and they’re learning to make rings. The studio is equipped with tools and machines to make just about any piece of jewelry you could want—and the Honolulu Museum of Art School offers the classes to make it happen. From first-time hobbyists to lifelong crafters, jewelry lovers can find ways to hone their art with Hawai‘i-based courses. Or,

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with summer just around the corner, jewelers can incorporate their hobby into a vacation destination. Honolulu Museum of Art offers a wide variety of metal and jewelry classes for all skill levels, such as “Introduction to Jewelry Fabrication” and “Jewelry with an Attitude,” which teach students skills that include soldering, texturing and metal shaping. During a semester, students may create rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. “You can never have had any art class experience before and come in and enjoy a class,” says Vince Hazen, the director of Honolulu Museum of Art School. Jewelry with an Attitude instructor Barbara Farrell, who

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can restring your grandmother’s pearls or update them into something you would want to wear.” Beyond the basics, Bead It! also offers weaving and metal smith instruction. Classes include Beach Glass Drilling, Fused Chain Bracelet and Introduction to Soldering. The Zipper Bracelet course will send students home with a wrap bracelet with chain woven with linen, leather and beads. “Every new quarter brings a bunch of great new ideas,” Barry says, adding that Bead It! offers about 150 classes per quarter. For more information, visit ibeads.com. Those looking to get away for the spring or summer, can easily add jewelry making to their travel itinerary. Idyllwild Arts in California is a tranquil oasis tucked in the mountains between Palm Springs and Los Angeles. A high school boarding school from September through May, Idyllwild Arts opens to the public for its Summer Program, which features a variety of art classes, including several jewelry and metal workshops. Foundology instructor Stephanie Lee, a plaster artist and metalsmith, shared that her class is a three-day intensive course (this year June 28-30) that focuses on metal smithing. Lee will teach about a dozen techniques, soldering, wire working and chain making. “We are going to approach that through different angles,” Lee explains. “(Students) are going to create pendant bezels and different chain constructions.” Students are also encouraged to bring their own vintage finds to incorporate into the pieces they create.

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worked for years as a professional jeweler, says that her class focuses on fabrication with metal. Students can work on projects of their choosing, and she shows them how to add dimension with metals, smooth edges, drill holes and polish the piece. “We generally have people who make stacks of bangle bracelets, we usually have people who work on drop earrings, and there are often chain makers,” Farrell says. “The sky is the limit as far as technique, and it gets more complicated as you go,” Hazen says. Once students have the basics down, or for those with previous jewelry making experience, classes cover more intricate creations such as carving wax and setting stones. The studio also has time slots available for independent study for advanced students. “It’s really a studio designed for artistic invention,” Hazen says. “And it’s a lot about craftsmanship and learning new techniques.” Classes are offered three semesters a year once a week for 14 weeks. The summer semester of classes for adults starts May 21, and registration begins April 10. For more information, visit www.honolulumuseum.org. Bead It!’s three locations—Kaimuki, Kapolei and Kailua— are havens for bead lovers. Brightly colored beads of every shape and size line the shop. But for bead enthusiasts who aren’t exactly sure what to do with the beads, Bead It! can help. “Wire Basics is one of our most popular classes,” explains Brendan Barry, Bead It! CEO. “We also have Earring Basics, in which the students will make three pairs of earrings. In Jewelry Basics, we do stamping on metal and knotting, in which you

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Get your learn on: Serious jewelry making students can stay here in Hawai‘i or make a trip of it with classes in Mexico, California and beyond. (Jewelry Jewelry photos courtesy

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“The idea is that they can bring anything,” Lee says. “It can even be an old photo … Everything can be included somehow.” When not in class, students also can take advantage of the Idyllwild area, which boasts enticing restaurants, art galleries and hiking trails—all of which can add inspiration to budding jewelers. “There is so much to do in a beautiful, natural setting,” Lee says. Visiting students can stay on campus or in the nearby town. For more, visit idyllwildarts.org. Traveling jewelers also might decide to head a little further down south to San Miguel de Allende in Mexico to the Antonio Lopez Silver Studio & Jewelry. The studio offers silversmithing courses to create cuff bracelets, rings, necklaces, or whatever else students can imagine. The courses are self-directed and provide start-to-finish guidance for any piece a student wishes to create. “Everybody is free to make their own designs,” he explains. “They bring the idea, and I

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make instructions to create the piece … For example, people who want to make a ring with a stone … they are going to learn how to solder, how to cut it, how to bend it and how to polish it. And the last step they are going to do is setting the stone, so it will be a completed piece by the end.” While in San Miguel, many of Lopez’s students also take advantage of other nearby art classes and enjoy sightseeing around the colonial city. “There are people who come from New York, California, Texas, Canada and return every year,” he adds. Classes are offered year-round, and dates are flexible. Lopez also offers a four-week course, which meets three days a week for three hours. For more information, visit www. antoniolopezstudio.com. ◆

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Don’t Fear the Fusion The Harmony of Pan-Asian Cuisine By Brian Berusch

AsiAn. Fusion. The Two words TogeTher, from the onset, always make me cringe a little bit. Our nation’s affinity for merging seemingly different entities—the more foreign and polar opposite the better— and hacking the most rudimentary elements of them into one recognizable, tolerably palatable (albeit still marketable) “thing” is utterly American. And probably the reason why we are constantly blown away by the food in foreign countries, namely Europe, where Greek food is nothing but Greek; Italian is unabashedly Italian. You see where I’m going? This melding of cultures is a concept, in my opinion, best left in, say, fashion. Or, on the floor of the U.N. Not on my dinner plate.

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However, the O‘ahu restaurant Japengo is a pleasant, somewhat surprising exception to this notion. Chef Michael Imada has managed to delicately balance the fare at this eatery by spotlighting the top one or two dishes from ports like Singapore, Tokyo, Shanghai, Manila and Korea, as well as Moloka‘i (in a side dish) and Paris (dessert). Imada keeps it real throughout preparation and plating of these offerings, avoiding the tragic pitfalls most chefs fall prey to in these times of would-be celebrity chefs scribing their “mark” on every dish. He knows the best plates from these countries were perfected long before he picked up a knife; and he presents them in all their straightforward glory.

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That is, beautifully plated, not short of portion and full of flavor. Of course, the latter is done by acquiring the best ingredients, which he does—local and fresh when possible, without beating diners over the head with it. But the king crab legs of the “Singaporean Chili Crab” that form the heap just delivered to my table couldn’t have come from nearby. And yet, glistening orange shells stacked high on a large plate, smothered in a burnt sienna-colored chili sauce thickened with egg, I finally get to taste the flavors that I’d been relegated to watching Anthony Bourdain coo over a few too many times. The fun doesn’t stop here—as it shouldn’t. Imada’s crab comes with a seemingly limitless supply of fresh-baked man tou buns, the buttery, crescent rolls of Asia that Pam, our waitress, insists “I’ll just keep bringing until you can’t take any more.” She hold true to her word, even though two of us could never finish the stack of sumptuous crab and manage to sample anything else on the menu. And for this, I love her. A lovely complement to the spicy crab is the “Korean Style Kalbi Short Rib,” which arrives with a small plate of homemade kim chee, namul and watercress, evoking the accompanimentladen dishes found at more traditional Korean eateries. But the beef commands the spotlight here, in all its tender, slightly smoky goodness, pre-cut into bite-sized cubes. Again, in true Korean fashion, the chef leaves the oversized rib bone—completely cleaned of meat—on the plate for those keen on inhaling the marrow. Sweet blessings. We sample the “Miso Glazed Wild Salmon,” a fish not associated with Hawai‘i in any regard, yet somehow this h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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ample-sized slab filet maintains moistness while floating atop a pillow of white rice. The Mirin butter reservoir in which it sits is utterly elegant, a fine complement to the Saikyo miso that gently glazes the topside of the fish. The preparation here isn’t wholly identifiable with a specific country; the spinach-basil salad makes me think it’s Thai, but after a few bites, the reporter in me ceased caring. To accompany these hugely flavorful main dishes, we opt for a simple side of the house-made fried rice. Pam is quick to enlighten us with a highlight reel of the 24 ingredients that make up this dish. When it arrives, the lightly crisped top gives way to caramelized onion, char siu pork, plump bay shrimp, sweet egg, shiitake mushroom and a host of other gems that don’t overpower—ideal for a “side” dish—yet boost any of the main plates we paired it with. Fantastic. Working backwards, there were a few starters worth mentioning that should not be missed, that we chose to break up main dishes and scatted throughout this dining extravaganza. The “Scallop Butter Yaki” was an eyes closed, chew in slow motion fantasy that I am still playing out in my head. Topped with a generous dollop of black tobiko (essentially caviar without the heavy salt intake) and

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served over a single shiso leaf (which we ate with each bite; try it, you might find a new favorite herb). This was nothing short of an “experience,” with huge, bursting scallops seared yet absolutely tender throughout. The next intermezzo was the equally elegant “Torched Hamachi,” a dish that Pam explains was a huge hit at the shuttered Colony restaurant (also at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki), and now tucked into the Japengo menu. Here, a two-bite-sized slab of yellow tail is topped with a kaiware-sesame-lemon “spread,” and then torched, which crisps the sauce as well as the top of the hamachi. The result is a unique take on a Japanese staple, exploding with flavor in the mouth. Desserts did not over-power, nor disappoint. The “Japengo Cooonut Crème Brulee” with chocolate shavings was a highlight, as was the surprisingly light “Molokai Sweet Potato Cheesecake,” a purple pillow of a dessert. Chocolate profiteroles were light on the sweetness, delicate on the texture (the pastry was airy, the hazelnut gelato silky). There’s no reason to fear a jaunt through the regions covered by Japengo’s menu; I would be more than pleased to rack up frequent flier-diner miles at this sure-to-please venue. u

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Back to the Garden Wild Fruits and Ideal Uses By Wanda a. adams

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Pictured, clockwise from opposite page: pineapple, cacao, surinam cherries, apple bananas, durian and star apples are just a sampling of the rare fruits to be found at Ono Organic Farms. All photos courtesy Ono Organic Farms

In the bIblIcal Garden of eden, “God made all kinds of trees grow out of the ground—trees that were pleasing to the eye and good for food.” The same could be said of Chuck Boerner and his family, in a lush corner of Kipahulu, beyond Hana, Maui. A few turns past ‘Oheo Falls National Park, you’ll find Chuck in his own Eden—a sprawling, 100-acre patchwork of orchards, gullies and woods called Ono Organic Farms. The Boerners share their ‘ono stuff generously; in farm tours that include a pleasant talk-story/eat fruit time on the deck of their home and during an impromptu stroll down the long, tree-lined driveway for picking, eating and more talk-story; in a farm stand in Hana as well as in whatever’s-in-season baskets delivered to Maui households and mail-ordered throughout the Islands, and in sales to local chefs and restaurants. Right now, they’re playing with jackfruit, a gigantic, oddly shaped dragon-spiked fruit (it can grow up to 100 pounds but they pick at 10 to 12 pounds) with orangey flesh like a mango, only firmer. It’s perhaps best known to local Filipinos as part of the fruit stuffing for lumpia, deep-fried dessert “spring rolls.” Fresh dried jackfruit, tender

and intensely sweet, “is one of the best things that ever happened,” professes Boerner, adding that green jackfruit makes awesome curry. During our conversation, Boerner reveals that a trove of jackfruit recently delivered to a Maui chef developing recipes for an upcoming sampling at Whole Foods has the farmer very excited. You see, harvesting fresh, rare fruits is only half of the fun for Boerner; he and his wife Lilly spend heaps of time crafting original recipes with the fruits of their labor. ‘Ono Farms is the Alinea or El Bulli, if you will, of island-made jams, jellies, chutneys and pickles, desserts and even entrees elicited from the more than three dozen varieties of fruits, spices, cacao and coffees—all certified organic—that exist at the property. The enterprise has its roots in Boerner’s grandfather’s interest in healthy eating: In 1945, he decided to take his son’s advice and try farming in Hawai‘i. (That son was Boerner’s father, a civil engineer who helped build the famed underground storage tanks on Red Hill.) After standing in a long ticket line to board a flight to Kaua‘i— where someone had told him fertile grounds abound—he was told he had mistakenly arrived in the Maui line. A few days later, he was in Hana, inking a deal for 10-acres near Hamoa Beach. h i L u x u ry Apr i l /M Ay 20 1 2

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Pictured, from top: lilikoi and two types of guava are fruits that fit with the farm’s unofficial motto: Growing stuff you couldn’t get on the Mainland and that which we cannot send to the Mainland. All photos courtesy Ono Organic Farms

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Thirty years later, his grandson, Chuck, settled nearby after graduating from Punahou and Union College in upstate New York (majoring in civil engineering and industrial economics). He had spent six years traveling, tasting every new food that was set before him. Upon returning home to Maui, Chuck married “the lady down the road,” Lilly, who had three children. They added a set of twins to round out the family, most of whom now work on the farm. Their unofficial motto—“growing stuff you couldn’t get on the Mainland and that which we cannot send to the Mainland”— includes mountain apples, star apples, guavas, jackfruit, soursop, passionfruit, cacao, bananas, papayas, avocados and coffee. The last four are the mainstays of the farm: The Boerners roast their own coffee, sell several varieties of bananas and heirloom avocados. They move serious poundage: about 3,000 pounds of bananas a week, 600 pounds of papayas, 1,500 pounds of avocados in season. When hardy visitors negotiate the 50-something twists and turns of Old Hana Highway and locate the farm a long, long drive from Wailuku, they find a 10-foot-long refectory table on a shaded deck piled with the “heroes” (the best picks) of the day. Anything that’s rare, anything that’s newly in season, anything that’s eye-poppingly interesting goes on the table, Boerner says. The fields closest to the house are the earliest, the most mixed and the most storied on the farm, the ones the Boerners babied and learned from. “We still believe in mixing. You can see at least 12 different types of trees right from the deck,” Boerner says. “Mixed plantings encourage a healthy microorganism ‘ohana, one that Lilly Boerner compares to crowded New York tenements, where people of different ethnicities and faiths lived cooperatively. Long before it became trés foodie chic, Boerner was into sideby-side tastings. “A lot of people prefer the longan, it’s the sweetest, but you can’t know that until you try them side by side,” he says, laying down an array of colorful sweets. Afterward, guests stroll down the driveway to the packing shed, sucking the sugary coating from coffee seeds, slurping the flesh of cacao (chocolate), munching cuttings of hearts of palm, nibbling on the berries of the peanut butter fruit (aptly named, the farm is the only place you’re likely to experience it). Chuck is quick to pull out his pocketknife to scrape some bark from the cinnamon tree or snip off a mace-and-nutmeg fruit. “We give people a good taste of what happens on the farm,” he says, snickering. u

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Rosé, By Any Other Name Feminine in Nature By RoBeRto VieRnes, MasteR soMMelieR

Despite the granDiose efforts of fashionistas to promote pink as a color for men, it’s always going to be closely associated with women. Yet, off the clothing racks, the same still holds true in the wine world: Pink or rosé wine is popular mostly with women imbibers. In fact, women own the category—and for good reason. To start, pink wines are great-looking. The colors of rosés span a wide range, from the rose gold hues to a pretty peach pink, from

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salmon all the way to fuchsia and a striking, almost purple hue. What woman wouldn’t want to be seen drinking such a gorgeous, fashionable and stylish wine? And did I mention there are those rosés that even sparkle? Ladies can now even find a little “bling” inside the glass. In addition, pink wines have no strings attached; in other words, these wines simply want to have fun. They forgo all the snooty innuendo of the academic wine world. You drink rosés

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in the spring of every year, they are gone more quickly than the fleeting showers that plump the grapes before picking. If sweet pink wines are your desire, then you must look for Patrick Bottex’s Cerdon “La Ceuille.” This purple-pink cutie is made from the Gamay and local Poulsard grapes in what is called the “traditional method.” Here, they begin the fermentation in a vat, and before all the sugar is fermented out of the wine, they bottle it—securing some of the sugars as well as the bubbles. The wine ends up to be lightly sparkling, with the perfect balance of sweetness; gobs of juicy lychee and grape jam flavors beg for your attention along with a fresh bouquet of strawberry flowers. As earlier stated, this is happy, smiley good fun. You’ve invariably heard the phrase that “Champagne is the only beverage that leaves a woman just as beautiful after drinking it,” right? I would be remiss not to mention one of my favorites from the famed Champagne house of Louis Roederer. Its Vintage Rosé is one of this insider’s best-kept secrets. Like its more famous sibling Cristal, it is not made every year, but only in the best ones. It is made from two-thirds Pinot Noir and one-third Chardonnay, is aged for almost five years prior to release, and it becomes more refined and complex in the cold cellars under the city of Reims. If you can find it, you will immediately smell and taste its sheer class and pedigree. Notes of baked stollen, red fruits and ginger snaps come to the fore with deep and rich flavors lingering on your palate. This is superb rosé that can make you feel divine. So whether kicking back or having a night on the town, pink is in. Enjoy it, love it, own it. You go, girl! ◆ Photo courtesy Patrick Bottex

when you want to let your hair down and relax. You don’t pick up a rosé before sitting down to write an essay or thesis—that’s burgundy territory. There’s no pretense that says you have to own a vineyard or have read a wine encyclopedia to thoroughly enjoy them. Think about a café on a quaint street in Paris, or watching the sunset from Diamond Head. Whether sharing with others or enjoying just a bit of “me” time, rosés are about the moment. And despite what many wine snobs might say or think about pink wines, they are wines of immense pleasure. They can be made bracingly dry or succulently sweet. They can be made from virtually any red grape variety by either allowing the juice to stay in contact with the skins for a short period or from blending a red wine with a clear wine (the method used for most Champagnes). And rosés may not be the most age worthy wines in the world, but what they lack in that department is more than made up for in their complexity and deliciousness. Take, for instance, the Bandol rosé from Domaine Tempier in Provence. Many, including myself, call it the greatest dry rosé on Earth. It is a hedonistic blend of Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre grapes harvested off the limestone soils of the Bandol appellation, where they are grown to perfect ripeness in close proximity to the air of the Mediterranean Sea. One of the unique things about this estate is that they grow these grapes solely for creating a dry rosé—it is not just a byproduct of their making red wines. The result is amazing, like a drop of the Provencale sunshine in a glass. Aromas of crushed berries, dried flowers and flavors of citrus peels and fragrant herbs dot the palate. Released

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