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44 LIVING LEGEND Q’s legendary contributor Liz Smith paints a telling portrait of Ann-Margret, explaining that while the tawny-haired Swedish-American entertainer has portrayed some wild women both on-screen and onstage, she is in fact a modest, soft-spoken, and undyingly kind person in real life.

54 FALL COUTURE Leslie Locke takes a look at some of the top couture contenders in Paris and how they fared.

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58 FROM PARIS, WITH LOVE Monique Lhuillier has consistently delivered an ultra-feminine aesthetic over the years, drawing inspiration from floral prints and botanicals and incorporating laces, tulles, and chiffons. Now, as Elizabeth Kurpis reports, she takes her finely tuned fashions and—for the first time—puts them on display in Paris, where they shine.

66 ROLLING THROUGH THE BREEZE What began in the 1950s as a military invention of ingenuity and portability became the icon of breezy style for decades to come. Brooke Kelly weighs in on the eMoke craze that’s sweeping America.

70 THE DALMORE WHISKEY TRAIL: FROM EDINBURGH TO THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS Q contributor Elizabeth Kurpis takes a journey for an education in whiskey.

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78 RALPH LAUREN: FIFTY YEARS OF FASHIONING THE AMERICAN DREAM Daniel Cappello bends back the pages of Rizzoli’s recently updated Ralph Lauren, looking back on 50 years of truly inimitable American style.

84 TOP TRENDS From classic plaids to stylish shearling, Q’s Leslie Locke and Elizabeth Meigher guide us through all the latest trends that are sweeping the fall runways.

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Lisa Taylor photographed by Frank Horvat for Glamour magazine, 1972, wearing an orange, black, and green plaid pea coat over a green plaid pleated skirt, with a Worldly Goods by Paul L bag slung over her shoulder (Frank Horvat/ Condé Nast via Getty Images).

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27 NOSTALGIA A gathering of fall scenes past, from fresh preppy faces at Smith College in the 1940s to a casually chic Carolina Herrera at her autumnal best in the ’70s.

32 JEWELRY Elizabeth Taylor was a princess of the silver screen— and the queen of diamonds. Now, Ms. Taylor inspires us as we source some very fine stones to call our own.

34 JACKETS Jackie rocked a classic trench while stepping out in London, and we have some modern takes on a classic silhouette to get you through the fall days ahead.

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36 SUNGLASSES The days may be getting shorter, but not the need to shield your eyes from those rays, so browse our assortment of favorite new sunnies to accessorize with.

37 BOOTS It’s the most wonderful time of the year—boot season, that is. From over-the-knee styles in fetching colors to the chicest new booties on the market, we cover them all.

40 MEN’S ACCESSORIES Channel your inner 007 and go for a test drive in the latest, greatest, and fastest Jag on the market—along with some other swank gadgets and gizmos.

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94 Q FOCUS From the island of Manhattan to the tip of Long Island, New York proved to be quite the playground for fun these past few months. Here are the parties to prove it.

104 BEAUTY Some of the latest products for primping, to keep you, your skin, and your locks looking their best.

106 EVENING LOOKS Fall galas are calling, which means it’s time to coordinate some stunning looks for when night falls.

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110 SHOPPING INDEX To help you on your fashion journey, a listing of where to buy the looks featured in our pages.

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112 HOROSCOPES Advice from the universe as the harvest moon rises, with some scenes from around the world.

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friends from Brearley. All of us were about 10-years-old-going-on-16, and we watched in awe as Kim MacAfee (i.e., AnnMargret) lived out every teenage girl’s dream on-screen. Having just been “pinned” by her handsome high school boyfriend, Kim spends “Telephone Hour” with her fellow teenagers in Sweet Water, Ohio, filling them in on her recent juicy news, as she gleefully declares how “lovely it feels to be a woman.” And if all of that doesn’t sound enthralling enough, Kim is also chosen to kiss teen heartthrob Conrad Birdie on the Ed Sullivan Show before he is sent off to the army. The teen dramedy predated the whole Grease/Grease 2 and John Hughes coming-of-age film phenomena, and hints of it can be spotted in many of its successors (think Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta dancing up a storm at Rydell High’s school dance, Ferris Bueller shimmying to The Beatles’ “Twist & Shout,” auburn-haired Molly Ringwald with all of her deliciously heart-wrenching teenage angst…).

In this issue, Q contributor extraordinaire Liz Smith serves up Ann-Margret with thoughtful consideration, explaining that while the tawny-haired, Swedish-American actress has indulged an over-the-top life of wanton abandonment on-screen and onstage, in person she is in fact modest, soft-spoken, and undyingly kind. It’s almost hard to imagine Ann-Margret as “softspoken” when conjuring up images of her and Elvis Presley (the real-life Conrad Birdie) sizzling on the beach in Viva Las Vegas.

In the movie, Lucky Jackson (Elvis) goes to Las Vegas to participate in the city’s first annual Grand Prix Race. However, his racecar, an Elva Mk. VI, is in need of a new engine in order to compete in the event. If only he had had a Moke for cruising around Vegas with Ann-Margret…

Enter the new eMoke! Brought about by Todd Rome, mastermind behind private jet-air carrier service Blue Star Jets, the eMoke is an upgrade to the original celebrity favorite British Moke (features of the new model include extended leg room and trunk space, a modern sound system, and a top-notch lithium battery). Brooke Kelly, Q’s ace associate editor, interviews Rome about these sexy new wheels that are poised to take America by storm—from Hawaii to the Hamptons.

In more news for those with a taste for adventure (and a sip or two of luxury single-malt whiskey), travel the Dalmore Whiskey Trail from Edinburgh to the Scottish Highlands with Q contributor Elizabeth Kurpis. Begin at The Balmoral hotel (Gaelic for “majestic dwelling”), home to one of Edinburgh’s largest whiskey collections, and soak in Harry Potter-esque vibes of Edinburgh Castle before beholding the massive 12-by-17-foot painting of The Fury of a Stag hanging in the Scottish National Gallery. Only then will the story and the mystique behind the silver 12-point stag adorning each of Dalmore’s single-malt whiskey bottles be revealed.

Speaking of luxury and style, nothing portrays either more plainly than American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. In the 50 years since he first founded Polo, which began as a single line of 1930s-inspired neckties, Ralph Lauren has never lost his reverence for the golden age of American and British style. Throughout the years, Ralph Lauren—both the man and the brand—has delivered a stylish, quality product to consumers at every price point, from the high-end Purple Label and Ralph Lauren Collection lines Counterclockwise, from top right: Nirav Modi’s Jasmine ring; fashion to the recently reinvigorated Polo brand. Q and Quest deputy icon Jane Birkin sporting colorful fall plaids back in the day; Oscar editor Daniel Cappello picks up Rizzoli’s 50th-anniversary edition de la Renta’s sapphire pony hair Frederikke boot; the Moke makes of Ralph Lauren to look back on the eponymous fashion label a major comeback; catching plaid trends on the Calvin Klein runway; that redefined American style—and launched the concept of a Monique Lhuillier makes her first-ever Paris debut for Spring 2018; complete luxury-lifestyle brand, from accessories and clothing to Liz Smith chronicles the formidable Ann-Margret; seasonal shades home, house, travel, and more. As the designer himself once said, from Oscar de la Renta; J.McLaughlin’s Annie tote; Q contributor “I don’t design clothes, I design dreams.” u Elizabeth Kurpis reporting on The Dalmore whiskey from Scotland.

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Liz Smith > Liz calls herself the 2,000-year-old gossip columnist.

These days, she is focused on her column for New York Social Diary.

In her latest for Q, Liz talks about the divine Ann-Margret, explaining that while the tawny-haired Swedish-American actress has indulged in some over-the-top roles on-screen and onstage, in person she is in fact modest, soft-spoken, and undyingly kind. “Let’s face it,” as Liz puts it, “in real life, had she been even a little bit like her character in, say, Bus Riley’s Back in Town, the woman would be in a jar, in a lab someplace.” For more, turn to page 44.

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Elizabeth Kurpis > Elizabeth may be a high-profile lawyer by day, but she is also known for her involvement with New York charities.

She works closely with the American Museum of Natural History, The Frick Collection, and Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Associates Committee. Elizabeth has a natural eye for fashion, and in this issue she writes about Monique Lhuillier’s first-ever runway show in Paris, where the designer débuted her Spring 2018 collection (p. 58). Our globetrotting contributor also heads to Scotland in this issue, unearthing secrets behind the history and production of The Dalmore whiskey (p. 70).

66 Daniel Cappello > Daniel is the deputy editor of Quest and Q and the author of the books The Ivy League and Dinner Diaries: Reviving the Art of the Hostess Book, each published by Assouline. As a former fashion director, he still keeps an eye out for the latest styles. In this issue, apart from selecting fall trends for men and some must-have accessories for both ladies and gentlemen, Daniel picks up a copy of Ralph Lauren, which Rizzoli just expanded and reissued in honor of the designer’s 50th anniversary in the industry. For a look at how Lauren has fashioned the American Dream for 50 years, flip to page 78.

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44 < Leslie Locke is an editorial assistant for Quest and Q. She is also bringing her savvy sense of technological know-how to both print publications. In this issue of Q, she takes readers through the fall couture shows in Paris and identifies the top trends seen on the ready-to-wear runways of the fall season. Leslie’s grip on giving good advice doesn’t end at fashion; she’s an ace at doling out some life lessons and travel dreams based on individual astrological signs. Leslie lives on the Upper East Side but is constantly exploring downtown Manhattan, where she attends NYU.

58 < Brooke Kelly is a graduate of Tufts University and is the associate editor for Quest and Q magazines. For this issue, she introduces the eMoke. This new, electric version of the British classic Moke vehicle is poised to take America by storm, and has become the musthave emblem of carefree chic. She then takes readers coast to coast and reports on the hottest parties of the summer season into fall, and ultimately reveals the best new beauty products to keep your skin young and clear—and your scent fresh. Outside the office, you can find her wandering the streets of the East Village or playing tennis.

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1. ROBERTO COIN Black Jade ear jackets in rose gold with malachite and diamonds; $4,600. 2. HARRY WINSTON HW Logo diamond bangle bracelet in 18-kt. rose gold; $8,600. 3. CHOPARD Happy Hearts 18-kt. rose gold, diamond, and malachite necklace; $47,010. 4. WEMPE Butterflies diamond ring; $2,475. 5. MIKIMOTO From the Four Seasons Collection, this White South Sea cultured pearl ring in yellow gold features diamonds, amethysts, green tsavorites, pink and purple sapphires, and Paraiba tourmalines; price upon request. 6. DANA REBECCA DESIGNS One-of-a-kind earrings in 14-kt. white gold and diamonds with green and pink tourmalines; $5,060.

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1. DE BEERS From the recently introduced Lotus by De Beers High Jewelry collection, the Radiating Lotus Necklace features white diamonds set in white gold; price upon request. 2. VERDURA White coral, gold, and diamond Net Drop earrings; $7,950. 3. EF COLLECTION Eternity bracelet in diamonds and yellow gold; $3,350. 4. JOHN HARDY The Legends Naga ring in brushed 18-kt. yellow gold and white diamonds; $3,700. 5. NIRAV MODI The Jasmine ring, composed of specially developed Jasmine-cut diamonds, captures nature’s intuitive sense of balance and is crafted as a blossom that creates a perfect silhouette; $25,000.

6. VHERNIER Tourbillon earrings in 18-kt. rose gold and diamonds; $11,400.

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1. BURBERRY Wool-cashmere tailored coat from the British house of Burberry; $1,795. 2. DOLCE & GABBANA Double-breasted wool pea coat with bejeweled buttons in black; $2,675. 3. CAROLINA HERRERA A look from Carolina Herrera’s Fall 2017 collection; visit carolinaherrera.com for this and similar styles. 4. OSCAR DE LA RENTA A look from Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2018 collection; visit oscarderlarenta.com for more. 5. FENDI For the bold at heart comes this Fall 2017 red coat with fur-trimmed arm cuffs from Fendi; visit fendi.com/us for this and similar styles. 6. MILLY This modern trench from Milly’s Resort 2018 collection is a classic take on a staple that every woman will want for her wardrobe; visit milly.com for more. 7. HERMÈS Blue tailored top from the Hermès Resort 2018 collection; visit hermes.com for more.

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4. BURBERRY Square Frame sunglasses in black; available at burberry.com for $235. 5. PRADA Cinéma sunglasses with bold square black acetate frame and double metal bridge; $495 at prada.com. 6. DIOR Blue “DiorStellaire2” sunglasses with gold-tone metal frame; exclusively at Dior boutiques. 7. RAY-BAN Chromance sunglasses with silver mirror lenses; $210 at ray-ban.com. 8. VALENTINO Oval-shaped metal sunglasses with Swarovski crystals; $380 at valentino.com.

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Françoise Hardy reinvented her successful singing career in a way we hope to reinvent our fall wardrobe—with a few pairs of killer boots. With an effortless chic girl–next–door attitude and a singular way of rocking knee-highs, the French pop icon might be hard to top but is still very much worth emulating. Hardy collaborated with famous singers like Leonard Cohen, Serge Gainsbourg, and Patrick Modiano, and was adored by the likes of Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger. This season, grab some attention of your own in a pair of these over-the-knee or over-the-top boots.

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She had a skinny frame but a personality that was larger than most.

Still, Nan was more than just a tour de force of fashion—she was a friend to many, often inviting them into her home for Sunday supper. When stepping out, she was known to wear extravagant shoes, sweeping skirts for evening, and maybe well-tailored trousers for day.

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1. EDIE PARKER The Jean, a staple in Edie Parker’s arsenal, has become a modern icon for women everywhere, with every season bringing it to new light. This fall, grab and go with the Jean Lonely Heart in gold glitter; $1,295. 2. GUCCI Reach for the royal in you with Gucci’s Queen Margaret matelassé leather clutch; $2,590.

3. OSCAR DE LA RENTA Embroidered velvet Rogan box clutch; $1,590 4. JIMMY CHOO The Trinket Glitter Mesh clutch in Champagne: a classic, tube-shaped clutch with rich metal-frame closure and a feminine and timeless style. Made in Italy, the Trinket features snap closure with a double clasp, making it easy to open and use; $975.

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1. DANSE LENTE The mini Lorna bag in white, with its fetching design and color pattern that goes with just about everything; $495 at danselente.com. 2. J.MCLAUGHLIN The Annie leather tote in natural leather will carry you through all of fall’s days—this year and for years to come; $368 at jmclaughlin.com. 3. NEELY & CHLOE The No. 33 Market tote in suede, lined in cotton twill with three interior pockets, a braided leather shoulder strap, and leather tassel; $298. 4. HERMÈS A look from the Hermès Resort 2018 collection; for this and other handbag styles, visit hermes.com. 5. FENDI Fendi’s Resort 2018 collection offered some novel approaches to the handbag; visit fendi.com for this and other styles. 6. LOUIS VUITTON With hardware, chains, and studs, bags held their own going down Louis Vuitton’s fall runway; us.louisvuitton.com.

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1. GHURKA Get ready for the day with Ghurka’s Woodward backpack in black twill with red stripe; $1,545. 2. CREED Spice and Wood, part of the house of Creed’s Les Royales Exclusives Collection, combines lemon, warm clove, aromatic apple, and cedarwood; $545. 3. NACHTMANN Punch things up with Nachtmann’s Punk Collection tumblers in black and orange; $19.90/tumbler. 4. WEMPE The brand-new Wempe Zeitmeister Sport Chronograph; $6,900. 5. SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO Slip on Saint Laurent’s gold sunglasses for fall in metal and acetate; $585. 6. JAGUAR High-tech engineering combines with classic design in the F-Type Project 7, the fastest Jaguar ever; for more, visit jaguar.com.

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1. THOUSAND HELMETS Epoch Collection helmet in Willowbrook mint with copper hardware, vegan leather straps, and two sets of interior padding for a custom fit; $115.

2. BONTERRA Celebrate 30 years of Bonterra Organic Vineyards with the maker’s Sauvignon Blanc, offering hints of grapefruit, kiwi, and freshly cut grass; $14. 3. LINDA HORN Limited-edition set of glass perfume bottles in three shapes with stoppers; $195. 4. HERMÈS Bread and butter plate from the fashion house’s Tie-Set Collection; $85.

5. MAYRA FEDANE Robot Wars keychain in leather; $150. 6. LALIQUE Transform your bathroom with the Lalique Causeuses vanity by Pierre-Yves Rochon in crystal, nickel, and marble; $105,000. 7. RIEDEL Colorful stems enhance Riedel’s Fatto a Mano New World wine glasses, shown in white and green; $100/glass or $540/set of six.

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Rocco, born to an immigrant family in the south, moves to Milan to join his brothers and struggles to adapt to a new life in northern Italy.

This season, if the winds of change blow your way, take refuge in a new fall coat to call your own. We think any of these will do the trick.

1. RALPH LAUREN Camelhair double-breasted top coat ($2,495) and Blackwatch plaid wool sport coat ($995) from Polo Ralph Lauren. 2. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Suede coat ($7,550) and wool button-up ($990). 3. JOHN VARVATOS The “Vintage” shearling coat, with modern attributes like exposed raw-cut trim and slit hip pockets; $3,698.

4. VALENTINO The Men’s Fall/Winter 2017 Look 16 coat ($3,395), sweater ($695), pants ($925), and hat ($575). 5. GUCCI Bister-natural white-rosebud vintage coat with patch details ($2,850), Live red acetate shirt ($750), Prairie red and Savoy yellow wool ’70s pants ($1,100), and fringed scarf ($610). 6. PRADA Prada jacket ($2,050), shirt ($640), and pants ($1,350). 7. OVADIA & SONS Jimmy car coat in black with Type-01 Hoody in camo ($225), checkerboard beanie ($98), and Jungle boot in black ($350).

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“I just want to thank you for always being so good to my wife. She appreciates it very much. I do, too.”

Those were Roger Smith’s last words to me, after I’d sat with his wife, Ann-Margret, backstage in Philadelphia, where she was appearing in a modest but highly entertaining road-company production of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas back in 2002 I’d interviewed Ann-Margret quite a few times by then, and more chats would follow. But this became my favorite memory of the flame-haired star, because it involved her husband. (Several years previously we’d met to discuss some film she was promoting.) I found her lovely and shy as usual—shyer, actually, and more than a bit distracted. Finally, she asked if we could end the talk. “Roger isn’t feeling well.

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He’s in the bedroom. Do you mind?” Of course, I didn’t.

Although such is her cooperative personality, I felt that if I’d said, “We didn’t get enough,” she’d have continued.

In Philadelphia, however, she was on fire. Perhaps it was the energy of having just come off stage. She was totally adorable and welcoming in her dressing room. She showed me her costumes like an excited child (“Look at the beading! Look how well it’s sewn!”), raving about her onstage co-stars, and getting misty-eyed talking about Elvis.

Being something of an expert on her film career—which always seemed to astonish and please her—I joked around a bit about her famously over-the-top juvenile-delinquent saga, Kitten with a Whip. Emboldened by her mood, I began

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devotion to Rydell—despite her swooning and carrying on for visiting rock-‘n’-roll star Conrad Birdie. (She was playing a small-town high schooler.)

What did her sleepy, sexy eyes say? That no matter what the script indicated, her character of Kim MacAfee was one wild, hot number! Ann-Margret’s director, George Sidney, clearly obsessed with the rising goddess, had subverted the screen adaptation of the Broadway hit into a vehicle for Annie, overshadowing gorgeous veteran Janet Leigh—who thought it was her movie—and another newcomer, Dick Van Dyke.

Across America, when that big Technicolor screen opened on Ann-Margret running toward the camera against a vivid blue background, singing the title song, millions of men went, “WOW!” The wow was even more pronounced when the director closed the movie with the same set-up. Only this time, Annie’s thin beige dress was both tighter and cut lower,

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throwing out some of her more wacky lines from the film, which, incredibly, she remembered. She was laughing hysterically when Roger Smith walked in.

Her face, already radiant, blossomed even more. “Roger!

Roger! Listen to this!” A bit embarrassed, I did the lines again and he also laughed heartily. “My God, how do you two remember that? Go on the road with this act!” Ann-Margret had stood up, and Roger leaned in and gave his wife a huge, enveloping hug. Their mutual love and respect was touchingly obvious. Roger Smith died this year, and the couple’s 50-year love affair ended—a great chunk of her life and her career. And what a career it has been!

“What do my eyes tell you?” asked 22-year-old Ann-Margret to music heartthrob Bobby Rydell in 1963’s movie musical Bye Bye Birdie.

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and she put the song across like a sex-machine. Her stardom, as the heir to the recently deceased Marilyn Monroe—or as America’s Bardot—seemed inevitable.

Ann-Margret never became Monroe or Bardot, which in both cases (certainly Monroe) was all to the best.

I recall being aware of her for the first time when she appeared on the Oscar telecast in 1962 and sang a nominated song from the movie Bachelor In Paradise. She had a good voice, but this girl also sang with her hips, her lips, and her continuously tossed mane of tawny hair. She had already developed all the little mannerisms and gestures that would become indelible to her image. That night, Hollywood sat up and took notice. In fact, they stood up, and gave her a standing ovation! On-screen she’d been Bette Davis’s sweet daughter in Pocketful of Miracles. Nobody was really expecting this powerhouse of sensuality.

Then she displayed her first major screen sizzle—and impressive acting chops—in the remake of State Fair. After Birdie she had become one of Hollywood’s hottest properties. (In 1963 she was called upon to warble “Baby, Won’t You Please Come Home” to President John F. Kennedy at a private birthday party at the Waldorf Astoria. The year be-

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fore, of course, it had been Monroe’s “Happy Birthday” serenade. JFK was nothing if not consistent.)

Unfortunately—but not really, as things turned out—Hollywood was going through a great transition, and nobody knew just what to do with Ann-Margret. To exploit her sex appeal was the primary goal, without much thought to corralling that appeal. She and her blatant sensuality were thrown into movie after movie, some good, some bad, some so bad they were good. (Witness the immortal Kitten with a Whip— it’s ridiculous, but she acts the hell out it!)

She easily stole Viva Las Vegas right from Elvis, incurring the wrath of Presley’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker. (Viva was another George Sidney production and his camera was even more adoring and invasive.) I once asked Ann-Margret about Sidney’s obvious infatuation with her. As usual, she sweetly deflected the question, referring to him as “Mr. Sidney,” and said how grateful she was for his interest and his talent.

Ann-Margret, with a penchant for too many wigs, too many pairs of eyelashes, too much overstated oomph, was getting lost under her publicity and her Pan Stick. She could be—she was—a sensitive actress, but her own and Hollywood’s tendency to rely on her most negotiable assets began to wear thin. She was a natural talent, a real triple-threat girl who could act, sing, and dance. The problem was, she was born too late. Had she been groomed by the old studio system, great roles would have been found and written for her, and her explosive sexual energy harnessed. (The writhing, pouting Ann-Margret of her roles is a totally different woman from the quiet, restrained lady one meets in person. Like her friend Tina Turner, she has two very distinct personalities.) Early in her career, Ann-Margret was thrown into movie after movie without much thought. She worked a lot. Too much: Made In Paris, The Pleasure Seekers, The Cincinnati Kid, Once a Thief—very good in that, opposite Alain Delon, but Ann-Margret exhaustion was setting in.

It all seemed to culminate with George Sidney’s third and final movie with Ann-Margret, The Swinger, in 1966.

It seemed to be a horny, perhaps frustrated, homage to the wild image of his star, despite the fact she played a good girl who just happened to fall into naughty adventures. There was a dance/body painting sequence that bordered on lurid.

It was a long way from Bye Bye Birdie. The film critic Pauline Kael once wrote that Ann-Margret’s persona “invited gang rape.”

The following year, with her career apparently plummeting and her style increasingly over the top, Ann-Margret made the best decision of her life—and career. She married actor Roger Smith, who became her manager and slowly rehabilitated her career. Vegas and TV specials seemed just right.

There were some forgettable European entries (Rebus) and unsuccessful attempts to alter her image, or spoof it (R.P.M., C.C. & Company). Finally, in 1971, she snared the role of Bobbie, the voluptuous, insecure model, opposite Jack Nicholson in Carnal Knowledge. Although she’d been just as good

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In 1972, Ann-Margret fell from a 22-foot platform while performing in Nevada. Her beautiful face was crushed. Fans and the media were riveted—would she ever work again, would she ever look the same? Yes, and yes, on both counts, and better than ever. This near-tragedy and her amazing comeback 10 weeks later—in front of a screaming, dazzled audience and the world’s press—imbued her with the proper stellar mythology. Shortly after, she was given her star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.

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Hollywood was in one of its odd “let’s give so-and-so a break” moods. She received rave reviews and an Oscar nomination. She was “back,” but she—and Roger Smith—knew that her time to become another Monroe or Bardot had passed.

From now on, her career would be carefully and very successfully steered among films, the stage, and TV. With the help of hubby Roger and manager Allen Carr, she slowly rebuilt her reputation. Onstage she could be as wild as she wanted to be.

Even after a second Oscar nod for Tommy, she never quite became the great movie star it seemed for a hot minute she might be—the next Marilyn. Thank goodness! She accepted interesting, amusing supporting roles, and her career has maintained its staying power. (She won an Emmy for her guest-starring

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This page, clockwise from top left: Ann-Margret sings into a large mic during a recording session for the album Beauty and the Beard, released by RCA Victor in 1962; Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann-Margret in a scene from The Villian (also released as Cactus Jack), 1979; Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret report to MGM studios in Los Angeles to begin rehearsing the songs theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll sing together in Viva Las Vegas, 1963; Roger Smith and Ann-Margret in the back of a limo in New York City, 1970; Ann-Margret in a film still from Going in Style, 2017; Ann-Margret consults with costume designer Don Feld about what sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll wear during a screen test, 1961; Ann-Margret at The Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City, 1972. > Opposite page: Bobby Rydell and Ann-Margret dancing in a scene from Bye Bye Birdie, directed by George Sidney, 1963.

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great TV movies: Who Will Love My Children? . . . A Streetcar Named Desire . . . and—to me, her glorious apogee—The Two Mrs. Grenvilles. Not to mention being a wonderful addition to films such as the Grumpy Old Men series and Any Given Sunday.

I’ve interviewed Ann-Margret many times, and have found her, not surprisingly, to be the total opposite of the image we carry and the one she loves to play with publicly. (Let’s face it, in real life, had she been even a little bit like her character in, say, Bus Riley’s Back in Town, the woman would be in a jar, in a lab someplace.) She is modest, soft-spoken, and invariably kind. She would die—I think literally—before uttering one unflattering remark. Her normalcy is actually mesmerizing!

She is such a paradox, this lovely woman. She has managed to live out a wanton life on-screen and onstage, indulging her fantasies, while remaining a genuinely nice person—compassionate and easily wounded.

I can’t help but go back to the afternoon in Philadelphia, backstage, with Ann-Margret and Roger. “Thank you for being so nice to my wife,” he said. If you can’t be nice to Ann-Margret, give in your humanity card! I love her and respect her. And I know, even without her husband’s strength and guidance, she will survive and, in time, return and prevail. u

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This page, clockwise from top left: A portrait of Swedish-born actor, singer, and dancer Ann-Margret, circa 1964; Ann-Margret at a Golden Harvest press launch for the film The Return of the Soldier; Carol Lynley, Pamela Tiffin, and Ann-Margret in a publicity shot for the film The Pleasure Seekers, 1964. > Opposite page: John Wayne and Ann-Margret star in the 1973 Western Technicolor film The Train Robbers, directed by Burt Kennedy (above); Ann-Margaret at the TCM Film Festival, 2015 (below).

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This page: Images from the couture collections of Chanel (right) and Valentino (insets). > Opposite page: Christian Dior’s Fall 2017 couture collection took place at the Hôtel des Invalides, which made for a beautiful backdrop to a stunning collection.

Fall Couture by

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Even the most successful brands need a moment to celebrate themselves. Twice a year, the couture collections of major fashion houses allow the fine craftsmanship of the brands to shine. Whether it’s the feathers of Chanel or Christian Dior’s silhouette-focused tailoring, the couture shows give these houses a glamorous moment to show off their best attributes, and they rarely hold back. Couture collections are the only ones presented during the months in which they are meant to be worn, and are created as singular works of art—not for mass production— which means only a special few are ever lucky enough to wear them. Here, we take a look at the top three this season.

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> Christian Dior A strong theme for Christian Dior’s Fall 2017 couture collection stemmed from travel and exploration— no surprise considering the brand’s designer, Maria Grazia Chiuri, has spent the year globetrotting. Chiuri is, in fact, channeling Mr. Dior himself with the theme of travel. The famous designer believed clothes should encompass the needs of women of all countries. The show itself took place at the Hôtel des Invalides, which made for a beautiful backdrop to a stunning collection. The collection consisted of many heavy menswear fabrics, unusual for a fall couture show. The gray wool jackets, though odd, were expertly crafted, with tailoring measuring up to nothing less than perfection. The show was evened out with several airy dresses made of chiffon or tulle. There was also a selection of stunning silk velvet dresses to remind you that we are headed into the fall season. The dresses in this collection counterbalanced the heavy menswear-inspired looks, with many of them sporting that signature Dior neckline that recalls a 1950s starlet. The show as a whole was a great success, with the beauty of the surroundings perfectly complementing the collection.

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> Valentino With Valentino’s atelier a stone’s throw from the Vatican, it was no surprise that their couture collection was particularly church-inspired. The rich jewel tones mixed with the conservative shape of the pieces made the parallels between Valentino’s runway and the hallowed halls of the Vatican clear.

Many ensembles came with a hooded robe or cape reminiscent of cardinals and nuns. The brand’s head designer, Pierpaolo Piccioli, admitted his starting point for the collection was to look at portraits of bishops and martyrs. Scattered throughout the many outfits were hammered-metal bags with mosaic animal heads, which were meant to symbolize the seven deadly sins.

A piece or two from this collection might have been intriguing, but the androgynous shape of many of the pieces dragged down the collection as a whole. There were a few beautiful dresses that pulled the show back into the 21st century. Their cutouts and plunging necklines were perfect for the fall social circuit. The heavy church influence on the collection was a bit over the top for us mere mortals. But the rich, silky jewel tones were definitely something we should incorporate into our fall wardrobes—not to mention Valentino’s theme of keeping fashion demure, comfortable, and always put together. > Chanel Karl Lagerfeld created Chanel’s couture show with all the precision that defines the atelier—especially in regard to the Eiffel Tower that was recreated for the show alone.

A few attendees second-guessed themselves and thought maybe the iconic landmark had been moved just for Mr. Lagerfeld. The collection itself was not outshone by the spectacular surroundings. The craftsmanship was stunning, from the brocade and the feathers to the tailoring of the voluminous jackets. I would have plucked any of the pieces from the runway to take them home.

The nature of the details on these ensembles was unparalleled in other shows of the week.

In even bigger news, at the end of the show the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, presented Lagerfeld with La Médaille Grand Vermeil de la Ville. This honor was bestowed upon him for his incredible career and for being someone who “makes Paris more beautiful and more creative.” The show was buzzing with admiration for the designer and his most recent triumph of a collection. u

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This page: Delicate yet modern pink pleats and a ruffled collar define Look 25 from Monique Lhuillier’s Spring-Summer 2018 Collection. > Opposite page: Monique Lhuillier and models backstage at the SS18 Collection runway show in Paris, which was held at the Hôtel d’Évreux on Place Vendôme.

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In an atelier in the middle of Los Angeles, over 68 artisans work on every detail from cutting and sewing to beading and finishings. Over 3,000 hours later, it’s finally finished—“it” being just one of the show-stopping pieces in Monique Lhuillier’s Spring 2018 collection. The gown consists of strand after strand of silver fringe beads—12,000 to be exact—that shimmy and sashay with any bit of movement.

A work of art, no doubt, and, based on the weight alone, a workout for some.

The mastery behind Lhuillier’s designs originates in her Los Angeles atelier, something that is becoming increasingly rare in the fashion industry. “All the pieces in the collections are American-made products, something I am proud to say, and the craftsmanship is top notch,” she notes during our phone conversation. As one of the few in high fashion to have chosen the west coast as her home FA L L 2 0 1 7 /

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base, it is important to note this was no accident. Lhuillier grew up in the Philippines until she moved to Switzerland to finish out her high-school years at boarding school. It was there, at age 16, that she realized fashion was her calling.

With family in the Los Angeles area already, she decided to pursue a degree in California at the Fashion Institute for Design and Merchandising, a non-traditional locale for someone seeking to pave a path in high fashion.

Once she received her degree, she gravitated towards bridal in an attempt to fill a gap in the market that she discovered by way of trying to find the perfect gown for her own wedding day. Eventually this led to designs in evening wear, and, most recently, separates, that go from day to night as well as accessories, including handbags and shoes. Lhuillier has stayed consistent in her aesthetic over the years, always drawing inspiration from floral prints and botanicals, and incorporating the more ethereal and feminine fabrics, such as laces, tulles, and chiffons.

Her knack for combining femininity with an edge is what keeps her loyal customers coming back season after season for more. Lhuillier eloquently describes these women as â&#x20AC;&#x153;confident, well-traveled, and quite worldly; women who

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From left to right, top row: Monique Lhuillier RE18 Look 22 photographed en plein air in Paris; detail of a handbag backstage before the Monique Lhuillier SS18 runway show at Hôtel d’Évreux in Paris; Look 25 hangs backstage in wait at the runway show; models backstage. > Middle row: Models pose backstage before the show; a detail of Monique Lhuillier SS18 Collection Look 36; Look 37, with 12,00 strands of silver fringe beads. > Bottom row: Preparations pre-show; Monique Lhuillier SS18 Collection Look 18; Monique Lhuillier RE18 Collection being photographed in the gardens of Paris.

don’t let trends dictate their style.” With them in mind, she draws her inspiration from everyday living, where even a beautiful piece of fabric or piece of art can trigger a vision.

Travel, too, plays a vital role.

Growing up, Lhuillier loved to travel, and although she has roots in Los Angeles, it isn’t the only city that holds a piece of her heart. She is half French, from her father’s side, which brought her to Paris every summer as a child. So when Lhuillier was looking to try something new for her Spring 2018 collection, naturally she thought of moving her show to Paris. Not only is it the fashion capital of the world, but she knew the clothes would truly be brought to life against the backdrop of a city that is so architecturally rich. She also knew that showing during Couture, when plenty of her international clientele were in town, wouldn’t hurt either.

Lhuillier’s Spring 2018 collection can best be described as a love letter to Paris—an intricate, elegant, and refined nod to what the city’s fashion means to her. All 38 pieces shown

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exude romanticism and grandeur with the appearance of signature botanical prints; an abundance of ostrich feathers on skirts, dresses, and capes; dramatic, glimmering chevron embroideries; and iridescent, sparkling sequins on simple shifts.

Just as impressive is Lhuillier’s ability to seamlessly incorporate consistencies between the Spring 2018 and Resort 2018 collections, the latter of which was photographed while in Paris as well. Although subtle, the similarities can be seen in her use of feathers and florals. This is a strategic play by Lhuillier: both collections will overlap in stores, and maintaining a sense of continuity when the two collections will hang side by side is of upmost importance to her.

Although we here in the States will get to see many of these pieces next year on the floors of department stores or in one of Lhuillier’s flagship boutiques, it’s not so clear whether we will be lucky enough to see her show in New York. When asked whether she will continue showing in Paris or come back to New York for Fall 2018, she simply stated that she wasn’t sure just yet.

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This page: Monique Lhuillier SS18 Collection Look 26 presented during the designer’s first fashion show in Paris, held at the Hôtel d’Évreux. > Opposite page: It’s all in the floral details, down to the shoes, backstage before the runway show (above); Monique Lhuillier RE18 Collection Look 25 captured outside on Plâce Vendome.

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What began in the 1950s as a military invention of ingenuity and portability, became the icon of breezy style for decades to come. The classic British vehicle known as the Moke instantly became a celebrity favorite soon after its inception, particularly in vacation hotspots such as St. Barths.

Recently, the Moke has been reborn in America in a whole new form. Moke America’s new electric “eMoke” is not only more affordable and better for the environment than its predecessor, but it also boasts exciting new features like extended legroom and trunk space, a modern sound system, and a top-notch lithium battery. Below I interviewed Todd Rome, the mastermind behind these sexy new wheels that are poised to take America by storm—from Hawaii to the Hamptons.

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The Moke was established in the 1950s as a British military vehicle, but quickly became a symbol of exotic beach locales around the world. Due to its popularity in vacation destinations like St. Barths, Todd Rome re-established an electic version of the Moke in America with modern amenities and exciting new colors such as pink.

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This page: The eMoke has already become a hot purchase in luxurious American summer destinations like the Hamptons; Brigitte Bardot was a huge fan of her classic Moke (inset). > Opposite page, above to below: The Moke became the “it” car all over the world in places like the French Riviera in the 1960s and onward; the new eMoke version can be purchased in a camouflage color.

Q: What trends are you seeing in the automobile industry?

A: We see growth in electric cars in Europe coming to America.

There is a lot of interest in electric cars, and when gas prices start moving back up, there will most certainly be an increase in demand for electric models. Europe is actively moving more towards electric cars, with the trend presenting itself strongly at the Paris Motor Show last year, and with countries like the Netherlands aiming to be completely electric by 2025. We think the American market is sure to follow suit—the electric market is only in the first inning!

Q: Why did you bring Moke to America?

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eMoke electric car using many American parts and we do the final assembly here in America. The car starts at $15,975 and it plugs into a standard, three-prong 110-volt. Our cars get 40 miles on a single charge—that costs less than pennies per day, plus it’s much better for the environment.

Q: What do you see as the target markets for Moke? Summer destinations like the Hamptons?

A: Our target market is all warm-weather climates and vacation spots—the eMoke is the perfect beach car!

Q: What are some of the styles and colors available, and where are you located?

A: We have nine color options and three roof color options available: black, white, red, orange, yellow, blue, green, pink, and camouflage. The roof can be black, white, or tan. Our corporate office is based out of New York City.

Q: When can I buy a Moke?!

A: You can purchase your own custom eMoke on MokeAmerica.com! They can also be reserved and custom-built through any of our dealers in all major cities. Locally, we are at Manhattan Motors, and Aventura Motors in the Hamptons. u

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Q: Tell me about your background.

A: I discovered my love of cars, airplanes, and travel very early in life. This love laid the foundation for my career as a travel entrepreneur. In 2000, I founded Blue Star Jets, where I was the president until 2016. Now, I am the chief executive officer of Moke America, the company responsible for bringing the electric version of the Moke to the United States.

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The Dalmore Whiskey Trail: From Edinburgh To The Scottish Highlands by

ElizabEth Kurpis

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This page: Elizabeth Kurpis with a bag piper outside the Scottish National Gallery overlooking Princes Street Gardens. > Opposite page: Master distiller Richard Paterson in the tasting room at The Dalmore distillery (above); the author, Elizabeth Kurpis (inset).

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Beautiful, elegant, refined. One would think that Richard Paterson, master distiller at The Dalmore, was describing a certain lady rather than the properties of good ol’ American White Oak. In a small rural town in the heart of the Scottish Highlands, I discovered what makes this luxury single-malt whiskey so special. It all starts with the oak casks, with their small pores that allow a slow maturation, which give the resulting whiskey a consistency and softness in its flavors.

When I took a trip to Scotland to visit the distillery, The Dalmore taught me a few things along the way, starting with what the company is probably best known for—visually, at least—and that is the silver 12-point stag adorning each of its bottles. My adventure began upon arrival in Edinburgh at The Balmoral hotel (Gaelic for “majestic dwelling”), home to one of the city’s largest whiskey collections. After a quick Dalmore libation at the Scotch Bar, I set out to soak in all the Harry

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Potter vibes of the Edinburgh Castle, and in its shadow, the Princes Street Gardens, a bowl-shaped masterpiece once filled as the Nor Loch.

It wasn’t until I went to the Scottish National Gallery, however, that I began to learn of the history of the stag and the true essence of The Dalmore. As I walked through the galleries, I was informed that the company was founded in 1839 by Sir Alexander Matheson. It was born with a different purpose than other whiskey companies of its time—that is, to go above and beyond to create a single-malt whiskey unlike any other. Though it wasn’t until my guide and I reached a massive 12-by-17-foot painting titled The Fury of a Stag that I fully understood.

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enzie clan crest. Benjamin West illustrated this scene, where Fitzgerald is depicted about to spear a fierce stag that had turned on the king during a hunting expedition. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until 28 years later, however, when Matheson turned the distillery over to Andrew and Charles Mackenzie, members of the clan Mackenzie, that the iconic 12-point Royal Stag emblem was affixed to every bottle of The Dalmore.

Over the next day and a half, I made my rounds at various hot spots around Edinburgh for lunches, dinners, and after-dinner drinks, tasting all the specialty Dalmore cocktails that the city had to offer. But this was nothing compared to the tasting I would soon experience days later with master distiller Richard Paterson.

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Each hour brought more and more gorse, a Scottish plant that covers almost every inch of the rolling hills. In a shade of lurid yellow so bright, one may be required to wear sunglasses to look at it on such a sunny day.

I finally arrived at the Novar Estate, outside the city of Inverness, where I would be staying for the next few days. The thriving Highland estate that The Dalmore leases out for special guests visiting the distillery extends over 20,000 acres and includes Loch Alness and farmland where fished salmon and roaming red and roe deer are served for dinner; forestry; pheasant, partridge, and clay pigeon shooting; and an acreslong secret garden for those looking to get lost.

Planned first for the following morning was a clay pigeon shooting trip in the hills. Nothing like the kick of a 12-gauge shotgun at 10 a.m. on a crisp May morning to overcome the sleepiness from jet lag. Who needs coffee after all? From there we headed for lunch at the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stunning boathouse on Loch Alness, which also serves as the primary water source for The Dalmore.

With my mind and belly fulfilled, I was driven to the distillery grounds. It was there that I learned of the incredible

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This page, above: Mustafa Kacar shooting clay pigeons on the Novar Estate. Novar Estate was once described as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;barren and treeless placeâ&#x20AC;?; 300 years later and under the stewardship of the same family, it is a thriving Highland estate extending to 20,000 acres and including farmland, forestry, hill, shooting, fishing, and, most recently, alternative energy enterprises. > This page, below: Elizabeth Kurpis on The Royal Mile in Edinburg. > Opposite page: Scenes of the exterior of The Dalmore distillery in the Scottish Highlands.

detail that goes into producing this magnificent whiskey. Most distilleries have stills uniform in shape and size, producing one style of new make spirit. The Dalmore distillery, however, was built with eight unique and individual stills, a feat that creates a complex new make spirit and delivers The Dalmore signature notesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;coffee, orange citrus, dark chocolate, vanilla, ginger, and warm spices.

The Dalmore produces a number of luxury single-malt whiskeys, including The 12, The 15, The 18, The 25, and the King Alexander III, the latter being the only single-malt in the world to be finessed in six different casks. I was lucky enough to taste all of these under the guidance of Paterson, which

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was only enhanced by his boisterous personality. Even more entertaining, however, was learning about some of the special blends commissioned by well-known people. One such commission came from the world-renowned chef Daniel Boulud, who spent months with Paterson exploring and smelling the blends to ensure the perfect pairing with his culinary offerings.

After an enlightening day at the distillery, I headed back to the estate, where dinner was being served with my fellow travel companions. Joined by Paterson, we were presented with freshly hunted salmon and our own glass of the just-released, exceptionally rare The Dalmore 50. Finished in Domaine Henri Giraud Champagne casks and aged 50 years, it was created to mark Paterson’s 50th year in the whiskey industry. At £50,000 per bottle, it gives new meaning to carrying around a few extra “pounds”—pounds I happily carried back with me after a whirlwind trip experiencing the best food and drinks that the Scottish whiskey trail has to offer. u

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Ralph Lauren: Fifty Years Of Fashioning The American Dream by

Daniel Cappello

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Above: The cover of the revised and expanded 50th-anniversary edition of the book Ralph Lauren (Rizzoli), by Ralph Lauren. Visit rizzoliusa.com or ralphlauren.com for more. > Opposite page: Ubah Hassan photographed in Los Angeles, California, for a Ralph Lauren fashion campaign in 2009.

“If you say something is ‘very Ralph Lauren,’ you’re immediately understood.” So remarked Audrey Hepburn at the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony back in 1992. At the time, Ralph Lauren’s 25-year-old eponymous fashion label– cum–lifestyle brand had already made its mark as perhaps the definitive American fashion label. In the 25 years since Hepburn made those remarks, Lauren’s empire has only expanded, and his position as the arbiter of American taste and style has only become more absolute. This fall, to mark the occasion of his 50 fascinating years at the helm of a design juggernaut that spans men’s, women’s, and children’s fashion as well as home décor, Lauren has expanded upon the intimate view, first published in 2007, of his professional passions and processes in a luxurious book titled, simply, Ralph Lauren (Rizzoli).

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men’s store at 867 Madison Avenue in New York; Mr. Lauren featured on Quest’s October 2010 cover; Isabelle Townsend photographed in Locust Valley, New York, by Bruce Weber for a 1985 fashion campaign; David, Dylan, Ralph, Ricky, and Andrew Lauren in Bedford, New York, 1996; the women’s flagship at 888 Madison Avenue; Valentina Zelyaeva, Andreea Diaconu, and Anna Selezneva photographed in Paris by Carter Berg for a 2013 campaign. > Opposite page: Valentina Zelyaeva photographed in Los Angeles by Carter Berg for a 2009 campaign. Speaking of his vision, Ralph Lauren writes in his book: “I am inspired by the movement and the rhythm of the seasons, by the search for newness, the diversity and breadth of possibilities, of what someone could like in a variety of worlds.”

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The founding of Lauren’s company 50 years ago as a maker of ties could be likened to its prep-school period of life: casual, carefree, collegiate. Over time, the brand went on to graduate, enter the world, and capture the collective imagination of the American culture that it represents—and which it now helps to define. Ralph Lauren first conquered casual American sportswear, then stepped it up a notch or few. The label quickly mastered formalwear, even down to made-to-measure. Home décor was another natural pursuit, as were accessories like Swiss watches, haute jewelry, and made-in-England-stamped shoes.

He even dared to enter the world of fine dining, opening celebrated eateries in Chicago, Paris, New York, and London.

Today, if you’re lucky enough to settle in at a banquette of tufted tartan at the clubby Polo Bar in Manhattan, you might feel somewhat like a Hollywood star who’s finally arrived.

Then again, Ralph Lauren has always made us feel this way: from evocative ad campaigns to rich velvet jackets and gowns, from a simple piqué shirt emblazoned with an iconic polo player to the weight of those handsome scotch glasses for the bar at home, we’ve all played a part in this stylish American mise-en-scène crafted by the master himself. Now, thanks to the 50th-anniversary edition of Ralph Lauren, whenever we want to conjure a scene from the past 50 years of this script, all we have to do is open the book. u

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up of her Studio 189 clothing line, Rosario Dawson hosted a private dinner at the Surf Lodge. Dawson was joined by notables such as Peter Brant, Jr., Quincy Davis, and members of Bob Moses, including Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance. Throughout the dinner, guests sipped on Grey Goose Le Grand Fizz cocktails, paired with the best of Montauk’s natural bounty, including raw oysters, roasted clams, king crab, and teasmoked mussels. Later on, the crowd was able to enjoy a performance

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1. SOPHIA LOREN was always a beauty, and continues to impress, even now at age 82.

2. LA MER Like a seaweed wrap in a jar, the Body Crème saturates skin in a wave of long-lasting hydration; $275. 3. GUINOT This energizing, scented body water combines the effects of moisturizing body cream and fragrant water to provide hydration and a fresh scent; $50. 4. ANNICK GOUTAL The stunning Nuit et Confidences perfume is available for $190. 5. ST. TROPEZ This best-selling express bronzing mousse will definitely keep you tan this fall; $44. 6. ESSIE Essie’s new ’90s-inspired “Knee-High Life” is a deep wine red with purple undertones; $9. 7. PRADA The Prada Les Infusions Amande perfume; $160. 8. TOM FORD The Oud Wood Intense fragrance introduces oud at its most luxurious intensity; $310. 9. HERMÈS Twilly d’Hermès targets the sophisticated millennial and comes equipped with a ribbon that resembles a classic Hermès scarf; $130.

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is a beauty icon for the ages. Here she is seen applying makeup on the set of Sunday in New York, 1963. 2. YVES SAINT LAURENT No night is complete without YSL’s Night 54 collection; this lips and eyes palette is available for $95. 3. CLARINS This new double serum provides an unbeatable age-control concentrate; $122. 4. SAPELO Optimize your skin with this rejuvinating cream; $240. 5. ZIIP Don’t miss out on this electrical device that offers six different facial treatments; $495. 6. NARS These hot new Powermatte lip glosses are available for $26. 7. ESTÉE LAUDER The Re-Nutriv regenerating youth creme instantly reveals a more lifted, radiant look; $305. 8. MOROCCAN OIL The Moroccan Oil Mending Fusion will nourish and condition to strengthen damaged hair; $32. 9. DIOR Applied as a pre-serum, La Micro-Huile de Rose provides micro-nutrients essential to the youthful beauty of all skin types; $260. 10. GHD Experience a salon-quality, ultrafast blowout with GHD’s Pink Blush hairdryer; $199.

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Friedrich Nietsche once stated, “Madness is rare in individuals—but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule.”

1. ELIZABETH TAYLOR wearing a Balenciaga golden sari paired with oversized diamond earrings at the Gala of Lido in Paris, 1964. When caught in a difficult situation, Taylor would say, “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together.” 2. VERDURA Hyacinth bracelet in sapphire, diamond, platinum, and gold. $224,500 at verdura.com. 3. ELIE SAAB A look from Elie Saab’s Fall 2017 Couture collection; eliesaab.com. 4. MIU MIU Miu Miu multicolor Confetti Box Clutch. $1,600.

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2. NIRAV MODI Jasmine Earrings, inspired by beautiful, sweet-scented jasmine flowers. Pear-shaped Jasmine-cut® diamonds form the elegant petals that gracefully float around diamond briolette stamens, dispersing delicate, effusive sparks of light and color. $36,500 at us.niravmodi.com.

3. CAROLINA HERRERA A look from Carolina Herrera’s Resort 2018 collection; carolinaherrera.com. 4. ROGER VIVIER Boîte De Nuit star-striped evening clutch. $2,950 at neimanmarcus.com. 5. VALENTINO Valentino Bow Trim sandal in color “Loto.” $795.

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by Cecil Beaton for Vogue, 1946. 2. EF COLLECTION The Rainbow Trio drop earrings feature 1.5 carats of white diamonds, blue sapphires, rubies, and emeralds set in 14kt. rose gold. $1,975 at efcollection.com. 3. DENNIS BASSO A look from Dennis Basso’s Resort 2018 Collection; dennisbasso.com. 5. GUCCI Embroidered metallic leather mid-heel sandal in metallic gold leather. $895 at gucci.com.

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Here she is captured wearing an extravagent stole and diamond jewelry. 2. OSCAR DE LA RENTA A look from Oscar de la Renta’s Resort 2018 collection; oscardelarenta.com. 3. HARRY WINSTON Cluster diamond bracelet from the Incredibles collection by Harry Winston.

The Incredibles collection represents the pinnacle of the house’s craftsmanship and design, and the lucky lady who is able to wear this sparkling bracelet in platinum will claim rights to the 142 marquise- and pear-shaped diamonds on her wrist, for a total weight of 79.08 carats. Price upon request. 4. GUISEPPE ZANOTTI Embellished Spiderweb sandal. $1,595. 5. BADGLEY MISCHKA Amelia Clutch in Black; $189, nordstrom.com.

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> Betteridge: betteridge.com. > Bloomingdale’s: 800.777.0000 or bloomingdales.com. > Bodileys: bodileys.com. > Bottega Veneta: 212.371.5511 or bottegaveneta.com. > Brunello Cucinelli: brunellocucinelli.com/en. > Bulgari: bulgari.com. > Burberry: 877.217.4085 or burberry.com.

C > Calvin Klein: 866.513.0513 or calvinklein.com. > Carolina Herrera: 212.249.6552 or carolinaherrera.com. > Cartier: 212.446.3400 or cartier.us. > Chanel: 800.550.0005 or chanel.com. > Chopard: 800.CHOPARD or us.chopard.com. > Christian Dior: 212.249.5822 or dior.com. > Christian Louboutin: us.christianlouboutin.com. > Christofle: christofle.com/us.

D > Dana Rebecca Designs: 800.931.9085 or danarebeccadesigns.com. > David Yurman: 877.908.1177 or davidyurman.com.

Sophia Loren knew how to dress up and also how to kick back—sometimes both at the same time. Perhaps only Loren’s legs could outdo an oversize necklace dripping in gemstones in diamonds, as seen here, but we have a way to make some waves of your own: by shopping some of our featured looks, with our guide to favorite designers.

In between shopping, be sure to keep up with Quest and Q online for the latest fashion news: visit questmag.com and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @questmag.

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> Dennis Basso: 825 Madison Ave., 212.794.4500. > Diane von Furstenberg: dvf.com. > Diesel Black Gold: dieselblackgold.com. > diptyque: 971 Madison Ave., 212.879.3330.

> Aerin: aerin.com.

> DKNY: dkny.com.

> Akris: 835 Madison Ave. or akris.ch.

> Dolce & Gabbana: 212.249.4100 or

> Assouline: assouline.com.

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> Edie Parker: edie-parker.com.

> Barton Perreira: 42 E. 66th St. or bartonperreira.com.

> EF Collection by Emily Faith: efcollection.com.

> Belstaff: 814 Madison Ave. or belstaff.com.

> Eleuteri: 646.649.5769 or eleuteri.nyc.

> Bergdorf Goodman: bergdorfgoodman.com.

> Elie Saab: eliesaab.com.

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> La Perla: laperla.com.

> Ralph Lauren: 888.475.7674 or ralphlauren.com.

> Lalique: 888.488.2580 or lalique.com.

> Riedel: riedelusa.net.

> Lanvin: 646.439.0380 or lanvin.com.

> Rizzoli: 1133 Broadway or rizzoliusa.com.

> Linda Horn: 1327 Madison Ave., 212.772.1122.

> Robert Marc: 1225 Madison Ave. or

> Loro Piana: At Bergdorf Goodman.

robertmarc.com.

> Louis Vuitton: 866.VUITTON or vuitton.com.

> Roberto Coin: At Neiman Marcus or Roberto Coin,

F > Fabergé: 694 Madison Ave., 646.559.8848.

G > GANT: 646.367.5416 or us.gant.com.

800.853.5958 and us.robertocoin.com.

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> Manolo Blahnik: 212.582.3007 or

> Giorgio Armani: 877.361.1176 or armani.com.

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> Graziela Gems: 800.961.1170 or grazielagems.com.

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> Saint Laurent Paris: 212.832.7100 or ysl.com.

> Marni: At Bergdorf Goodman or marni.com.

> Saks Fifth Avenue: 877.551.SAKS or

> Miansai: At Bergdorf Goodman or miansai.com.

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> H. Stern: hstern.net.

> Michael Bastian: At Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New

> Salvatore Ferragamo: ferragamo.com.

> Harry Winston: harrywinston.com.

York, 212.228.3400, or michaelbastiannyc.com.

> Sevda London: sevdalondon.com.

> Hermès: 800.441.4488 or hermes.com.

> Michael Kors: 800.908.1157 or

> Smythson: 212.265.4573 or smythson.com.

> Hueb: 717 Madison Ave. or hueb.com.

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> Stella McCartney: stellamccartney.com.

> Hunter Boot: us.hunterboots.com.

> Mikimoto: 800.223.4008 or

> Stuart Weitzman: 212.823.9560 or

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> Nachtmann: At riedelusa.net.

> Tiffany & Co.: 561.659.6090 or tiffany.com.

> Neiman Marcus: 800.533.1312 or

> Tod’s: 650 Madison Ave. or tods.com.

> Jaguar: jaguarusa.com.

neimanmarcus.com.

> Tom Ford: 212.359.0300 or tomford.com.

> J.Crew: 800.562.0258 or jcrew.com.

> Nirav Modi: 727 Madison Ave. or

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> Oscar de la Renta: 888.782.6357 or

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> Jimmy Choo: 877.955.2466 or jimmychoo.com.

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> Verdura: 745 Fifth Ave. or verdura.com.

> John Varvatos: johnvarvatos.com.

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> Valentino: 212.772.6969 or valentino.com.

> Veronica Beard: 988 Madison Ave., 646.930.4746, or veronicabeard.com.

> Katie Ermilio: katieermilio.com.

> Prada: 724 Fifth Ave., 212.664.0010, or prada.com.

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> Preen by Thornton Bregazzi: +44 (0)20.8964.9995 or

> WANT Les Essentiels: wantlesessentiels.com.

> Kotur: koturltd.com.

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> Wempe: 212.397.9000 or wempe.com.

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Cancer June 21 to July 22

Aquarius Jan. 20 to Feb. 18

Leo July 23 to Aug. 23

Though you usually shy out of the spotlight, Aquarius, your recent accomplishments deserve recognition. Make sure to take the praise from your peers with grace. After all of that hard work, give yourself a vacation to at exotic destination tailored to your personality. > Marrakech, Morocco

Normally Leos use dramatic gestures to get what they want, but keep in mind this season may not be the best time to do so. Use this time to do big things for yourself. You will find that once you stop focusing on controlling the world around you, everything will fall into place. > Reykjavik, Iceland

Pisces Feb. 19 to Mar. 20 Make sure not to fall into old habits this season, Pisces. You assume people know what you mean, but in reality not everyone can anticipate your every whim. Open up about what you want, and learn to enjoy the feedback you receive. > Bali, Indonesia

Virgo Aug. 24 to Sept. 22 This is the season for you to focus on friendships, not relationships. A circle of close friends is what keeps you afloat during hard times, so be sure to value them. Finally, make a concrete plan with your friends to go on a culturally concentrated vacation somewhere completely new. > Antwerp, Belgium

Aries Mar. 21 to Apr. 19 Everyone is returning from summer homes and vacations and inevitably fall becomes full of parties, which means over-committing becomes a reality. No need to turn down intriguing opportunities—but don’t be pressured into leading every event. > Melbourne, Australia

Libra Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 Libras are known for wanting everyone to be their friend, but this season does not have room for that, especially in the workplace. You may have to forgo a personal relationship in order to be properly recognized at your job. This is a small price to pay to get ahead in the long run. > Dubrovnik, Croatia

Taurus Apr. 20 to May 20 Taurus, you are known for indulging in your guilty pleasures even when it sidetracks your goals. Try to make your daydreams into reality, so you don’t end up with regrets. Just because something doesn’t fit with your life trajectory does not mean you shouldn’t be doing it. > St. Barths

Scorpio Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 Your family is going to take up a lot of your emotional effort in the upcoming weeks. This is an important time to be there for them as this experience will help you grow. Allow yourself some space to focus on what’s important before the holiday season starts. > Kyoto, Japan

Gemini May 21 to June 20

Sagittarius Nov. 22 to Dec. 21

Sometimes love can get too complicated.

Gemini, you have so much going on during the day that overthinking last weekend’s romance does not fit into your schedule. Instead, treat yourself to something you truly want—a piece of art, perhaps, or a weekend getaway. > Toronto, Canada

Right now it seems like the world is your oyster.

Everything has aligned—friends, family, love.

Just because everything seems like it is going splendidly on the outside is no excuse to let what you need fall by the wayside. Keeping up appearances is not everything. > Milford Sound, New Zealand

This season love is on your mind, but you are not in need of fireworks or blue Tiffany boxes. The thing you crave is emotional security—luckily for you, the stars have aligned in the upcoming weeks to give you exactly that. Be sure not to cling too tightly or you might drive them away. > Boracay, Philippines

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