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A little over a year ago, if someone asked me if I knew what cyclocross was, I would have likely answered “I have no idea.” Fast forward to 2014 and I’m not only an ardent fan, but also part of a team that is a proud sponsor of a National Champion! Tis was our frst foray into the highly complicated world of athlete sponsorship, and to say were a little green is a vast understatement, even for a sport, though widely popular in Europe, only enjoys small pockets of popularity in the United States. One beneft of the sport’s relative obscurity, as we soon found out, is that high-maintenance types are few and far between; the vast majority of competitors are over the moon that someone is willing to step up and help them pursue their passion. Te rundown of team accomplishments for the season is impressive: a National Championship title for Spencer Petrov in the 15-16 men’s division; a 6th place finish at Nationals in the U23 men’s division for Drew Dillman; a 4th place finish in the U23 women’s division for Allison Arensmen; an 11th place fnish at Nationals in the 17-18 men’s division and an overall Ohio Valley Cyclocross (OVCX) Elite Men’s division title for Ian McShane; an overall win in the OVCX 45+ men’s division for Mike McShane; four Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) podiums, over 100 UCI points; two EuroCrossCamp selections; appearances at World Cups in Namur and Zolder; and participation by three team members in the frst ever UCI cyclocross event in China, in Yanqing, Beijing. Te team wouldn’t have been able to be as successful as they were without the support from our co-sponsors for the 2013/2014 season: Bob’s Red Mill, FOCUS Bikes, the Yum! Foundation, Merrill Lynch, Parkside Bikes, Challenge Tires, Mt. Borah, Sram and Zipp. Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati are fortunate to have active cyclocross communities. Races are action-packed and spectator friendly, and I encourage you to check one out when the season resumes in the fall. A good place to start is the OVCX website: ovcx.com.
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It’s an optimistic time of year now as the wrath of this year’s brutal winter begins to ease with each lengthening day. I noticed during a recent drive home the sudden surge of pedestrian trafc outside enjoying walks and bike rides in my neighborhood. Perhaps it was exaggerated through the filter of excitement in my psyche for the beginning of spring, but the facial expressions of the passerby’s looked brighter, the dogs seemed to move more lightly, and I quickly sensed the collective sigh of relief being expressed after several long months of hibernation. As a child growing up in the Chevy Chase neighborhood in Lexington, this was the time of year when my friends and I would hop on our bikes as soon as the last hour’s school bell rang each day. While the beginning of each ride could have been met with anything from a lazy cruise down a quiet road like Barrow Street, or with wheelie-popping jumps along breaks in the sidewalks of Catalpa, the destination was always the same: Romany Road. One of the few walkable corridors in Lexington, this small stretch of retail only one-tenth of a mile long has remained a gathering spot for children and adults alike for generations. Our favorite spot was Wheeler’s Pharmacy, where we would cap of the school day with an Ale-8 One and a recap of the day’s ever-important childhood gossip. It’s pretty cool to see kids doing the same 20 years later. How special it is to think that this is the same stretch of road where I often fnd myself today, at the popular Romany Road restaurant, Te Tulip, which we are featuring in this issue. Not only has this become a favorite gathering spot for many of our friends and family, but even more ftting is it that the talented chef, Spencer van den Dool, is a lifelong friend of my husband’s. Tey’ve done an amazing job at Te Tulip of creating a warm atmosphere with delicious and creative food for friends to gather around and enjoy any time of year. Some things may never change, and when it comes to Romany Road I’m overly content to say that’s just fne by me!
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Five grapes you need to try! Trying wines from unfamiliar grapes is one of the enjoyable things about wine. Many people are delighted to share such an exploration with their wine aficionado friends; after all, you may be only a sip away from your new favorite. A good example would be the grape Grüner Veltliner. I have shared many bottles with many friends, but having written and talked about Austria’s number one grape often, I thought I must recommend some other grapes. Any number of grapes could have been included here, and it may be hard to believe that there are hundreds to choose from. Look in the lamentable titled area of wine lists, in wine shop aisles labeled “other wines”, or hidden among the country of origin’s more popular grapes. Nothing is wrong with the popular grapes, after all they became popular for a reason, but you will be rewarded by a new adventure, and perhaps great value and excellent food afnity. Give these fve grapes a go. WHITE Torrontés - Torrontés is Argentina’s number one planted white grape. A crossing of the Muscat family, it is the only place where you see this grape produced, making it a true Argentinean specialty. Originally believed to be from northwest Spain, it produces a fresh, rich, crisp and very aromatic wine. When you put your nose in a glass, the profusion of spring flowers instantaneously makes you think of springtime. Try Torrontés as an excellent apéritif or with seafood. I believe the best area for Torrontés in Argentina is Salta. It is the most northern area for grape growing in Argentina and it makes two-thirds white wine and specializes in Torrontés. Salta means “very beautiful” and is home to Bodega Colomé, owned by Hess, which, at 8,300 feet, holds the distinction of being the world’s highest vineyards. Try: Torrontés Bodega Colomé 2012 Vermentino - Te primary white grape of Sardinia is Vermentino. This grape’s lineage is Italian and while it is most known for being a Sardinian grape, it is planted in Liguria under the synonym of Pigato and in Piedmont as Favorita. Vermentino is a delightfully linear citrus-mineral-driven white wine, typically un-oaked and a perfect accompaniment for seafood. Te fnest example of Vermentino is produced in northern Sardinia in an area called Gallura. Vermentino di Gallura is hard to fnd but is a more bodied, richer and sometimes oaked aged version. Te Sardinian’s enjoy drinking wine and eating the Mediterranean diet, which is perhaps why it possesses one of the world’s largest populations of centenarians in the world. Try: Vermentino di Sadegna Argiolas Costamolino 2012
Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier RED Carmenère - Te name Carmenère originates from the French word for crimson, as Carmenère, once thought to be Merlot in Chile, is an ancient Bordeaux varietal brought to Chile in the 1800s from Bordeaux. It is all but extinct in France, but thrives in Chile for its uniqueness and is found commonly in the Central Valley of Chile. Carmenère has soft tannins, deep red color, red and black fruit flavors, and an herbaceous character. This herbaceous character is decreasing and becoming more balanced as winemakers allow the grape to ripen longer. Its qualities are similar to Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc and of course Merlot; hence it is often blended with them. Try: Carmenere Cono Sur Bicicleta 2011 Aglianico - Te number one red grape in Campania is Aglianico; it is planted throughout southern Italy and reaches its zenith in Taurasi, which is both the name of the place as well as the wine. Taurasi is a wine of great body, black fruits, structure and age ability as it can be austere in its youth. Taurasi must be aged three years, one of which must be aged in wood. To be labeled Riserva, it is required to be aged an additional year; half of the additional time is to be spent on wood. A couple of the best producers are Mastroberardino and Terredora Di Paolo; members of the Mastroberardino family own both wineries. Te 1968 Taurasi Mastroberardino is considered one of the most legendary wines of the region. Other areas for good quality Campania Aglianico are Irpinia and Taburno. Try: Taurasi Terredora Di Paolo 2008 Lambrusco - Yes, Lambrusco. Believe it or not there is quality Lambrusco made. I am not referring to the bargain-made and priced wines, but rather the small family winery versions. Te grape Lambrusco hails from the food epicenter of Italy: EmiliaRomagna. Many versions have what the Italians call ‘frizzante’, or lightly efervescent, and are extremely fruity if not with a hint of sweetness. Both of these characteristics make it go well with a variety of foods such as spicy BBQ or a classic pairing with cured meats. Te saltiness of cured meats or the spiciness of BBQ is ofset by the hint of sweetness and bubbles, making it a delightful pairing. Try: Lambrusco Sorbara Rose Fiorini Corte Attimi 2012 sl
A Certifed Wine Educator, Scott is one of 135 professionals in North America and 211 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Eternal Modernism
Written by Amelia and Jef Jefers
From left to right. Sleek styling of this Baccarat crystal champagne coupe is a hallmark of modern design. A set of 14 sold for $1,219 at Garth’s. Designed by acclaimed innovator Harald Nielsen for the acclaimed Georg Jensen company, Pyramid Pattern speaks to the futurist sentiments of the modernist period. A 105 piece service sold at Garth’s in 2009 for $5,875. Tese hand-hammered tumblers by renowned luxury producer Buccellati embody the organic inspiration of mid-century design. Te set of 12 brought $3,290 at Garth’s last summer.
In 1926, a Broadway audience overwhelmed actress Belle Baker on opening night of the musical Betsy by demanding twenty-four (24!) encores of their favorite tune of the night: “Blue Skies” by Irving Berlin. When, during her 24th consecutive rendition, Ms. Baker suddenly forgot the words, Berlin obliged by crooning from the front row. Te thunderous applause that followed created one of the most memorable moments in Broadway history. Berlin’s now famous lyrics struck a chord with audiences across the country that year: with the horror of World War I a distant memory and the fnancial markets booming, America seemed poised for “nothin’ but blue skies” for the foreseeable future. Gatsby’s great parties were the aspiration of a rising bourgeois, and the repeal of Prohibition seemed guaranteed if not deserved. Alas, our blue skies were short lived when, in October of 1929, Black Tuesday brought the party to a screeching halt. As the world entered one of the darkest periods in history, America needed the simple optimism of Irving Berlin’s “Blue Skies” more than ever. Enter the Bauhaus designers. Led to the United States in the early 1930s by renowned innovator Mies van der Rohe, the Bauhaus group knew a thing or two about abandoning outdated concepts and looking toward brighter days. Fleeing Nazi Germany, van der Rohe and his contemporaries passionately pursued transformational design that spoke to rapid advances in science
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and technology and rejected the failed certainty of enlightenment thinking. Te leaders of the Bauhaus movement would inspire a shift in design that lasted nearly 30 years, refecting an unfettered optimism for a future with unlimited possibilities. Architecture and decor produced during this period was marked by the use of cutting edge materials, sleek (almost space-age) lines and bright color. Driven by this simplicity, pragmatism made its way into the movement with a utilitarian focus. The excesses of the Victorian and Art Deco eras were a reminder of the incredible losses suffered by so many, compelling designers to replace a fussy, busy aesthetic with simple, uncluttered and highly efcient spaces and accessories. Chrome and glass slipped out of the automotive factory and into the living room. Bright plastics were molded into organic shapes, refecting the confuence of form and function. Perhaps it is our own brush with angst and uncertainty in recent years that has brought Modernism back to the forefront of collecting and style. Simplicity, it seems, brings with it an innate sense of calm. And, even as we move further into the 21st century, the futuristic leanings of Modernism continue to lend a welcome air of optimism to any decor. sl Amelia and Jef Jefers are the co-owners of Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers, an international frm located outside Columbus, Ohio.
A handful of designers and manufacturers dominated the modern design market; George Nelson and Herman Miller were certainly among them. Here the duo team up on the “sling” sofa, for some the defnition of comfort combined with elegance. Sold, Garth’s, $2,115.
Clever and versatile, these stools may be converted to tables with a simple turn. Designed in 1960 by Ray Eames for the sleek Time-Life building in Manhattan, Herman Miller produced the stools for fans of a simple, but sophisticated design. Te three shown sold at Garth’s for $2,703.
Te Eames lounge chair and ottoman for Herman Miller is the epitome of the modern movement. Te pair are a popular choice for anyone exploring modernist design, selling at Garth’s for $3,408 in 2012.
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quite an i-full The BMW i8 ushers in a new era of sustainable performance Written by Bridget Williams
Continuing to generate a buzz six-months after its global debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the new BMW i8 is the world’s frst plug-in hybrid 2+2 super-car. Te sleek specimen represents the second model in BMW i’s growing lineup of visionary vehicles that are purpose built from the ground up as electric or hybrid electric and constructed primarily from lightweight carbon-fber reinforced polymer (CFRP). BMW Group commenced research and development for its i initiative in 2007, involving more than 1,000 participants in feld studies looking at the use of pure-electric vehicles in everyday conditions that racked up in excess of 20 million miles at the wheel. Te resulting knowledge base contributed to a company strategy focused on the creation of premium cars purpose-designed to be powered solely by electric or plug-in hybrid drive systems. Environmentally conscious aspects BMW employs as part of the manufacture of the i8 makes it the world’s first sports car to be developed from the ground up under the banner of sustainability. Some of these measures include: using aluminum gained through recycling or produced using renewable energy; a globally unique recycling concept for CFRP components; utilizing locally sourced hydro-electric power for the creation of new carbon fber at the company’s Moses Lake, Washington 36 slmag.net
facility; an environmentally friendly process for the treatment of leather; combining recyclable PET with virgin wool to create a high-grade cover fabric for the accent strips on the seats and door trim, the roof liner, the foor mats, the body pillar trim, and foor covering; and employing wind power for the energy required to produce BMW i cars at the Leipzig, Germany plant. Te BMW Group has been named the “world’s most sustainable automobile manufacturer” in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for eight consecutive years. Developed specifically for BMW i, the i8’s LifeDrive architecture ofers the ideal platform for a weight-minimizing construction, low center of gravity, and even weight distribution. Te low overall weight of the BMW i8 (3,285 lbs) can be credited primarily to a passenger cell made from CFRP. Although it lends a component at least equal rigidity, this extremely lightweight high-tech material is 50 percent lighter than steel and 30 percent lighter than aluminum. Te combustion engine and electric motor, battery pack, power electronics, chassis components, and structural and crash functions are all arranged within the aluminum Drive module, while the central element of the Life module is the i8’s CFRP passenger cell. Tis structure also allows a considerable degree of design freedom
that gives the BMW i8 its distinctive appearance: an aerodynamically optimized athletic body with a sleek, low slung exterior and scissortype doors opening forward and upwards like wings. Signature features of the BMW i brand are the U-shaped, full-LED headlights and the “black band”, which emerges in a “V” shape from the hood and extends back over the roof into the rear section of the car, where it frames the center section of the rear apron. Aerodynamic optimization on a detailed level comes courtesy of the low-slung hood, almost totally blanked of kidney grille, Air Curtains in the front apron, sealed underbody, contoured side skirts, “stream fow” lines of the car’s fanks, and the air ducts between the rear lights and roof frame allow the air to be channeled extremely efectively as it hits the car. Te large wheels with their bespoke, aerodynamically optimized design also help to quell efciency-reducing turbulence – and their efect is reinforced by aerofaps positioned behind the front wheels and ahead of the rear wheels. The BMW i8 is the world’s first volume-produced vehicle to be equipped with chemically hardened thin glass. This innovative technology, mainly used in Smartphone manufacturing, lends the material impressive strength. In addition to excellent acoustic properties, a further advantage of
this solution is a weight saving of around 50 percent compared with conventional laminated glass. As in a Formula One cockpit, the impressive rigidity of CFRP, combined with its ability to absorb an enormous amount of energy, makes it extremely damage-tolerant, even at high impact speeds. If a section of the external skin needs to be replaced, this can be carried out quickly and economically. Overall, the accident repair costs are at a comparable level to those for conventional BMW models. Future-focused design dominates the interior of the BMW i8. The driver orientation, typical of BMW cockpit design, is complemented by progressive elements that highlight the sports car’s dynamic fair. Te driver, front passenger, and rear passengers sit in lightweight seats in traditional sports car style. The standard leather trim extends beyond the seat surfaces to parts of the center console, instrument panel and interior door panels. Exposed CFRP sections of the passenger cell are visible around the entry apertures when the doors are opened. With its horizontal lines emphasizing the width of the interior and a structure determined by the “layering” principle, the instrument panel of the i8 creates a light yet powerful impression. The center console is home to the gearshift lever, the Controller for the iDrive operating system,
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the start/stop button, the eDrive button, and the Driving Experience Control switch. The iDrive system’s Control Display comes in a freestanding 8.8-inch format on the dash. A bespoke sports steering wheel with multifunction buttons and the Navigation system are standard in the i8, as is the multifunction instrument display. A standard integrated SIM card provides the intelligent connectivity required to use the mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive. It also introduces navigation services specially developed to enhance electric mobility – such as the Range Assistant with dynamic range map – alongside familiar features, including the Concierge Services information facility, the Intelligent Emergency Call function, and the Online Entertainment music-on-demand service. Moreover, drivers can use the BMW i Remote app to share information with their car at any time using their Smartphone. For example, they can use their phone to control the charging process for the high-voltage battery and, while that is happening, also oversee the advance preparation of the vehicle before a journey. The plug-in hybrid drive system developed and manufactured by the BMW Group especially for the i8 represents a new stage of evolution in the company’s Efcient 38 slmag.net
Dynamics development strategy, an initiative launched over a decade ago with the aim of significantly enhancing the performance characteristics and efciency of every new BMW Group model. The output of the 1.5-liter gasoline engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology and electric motor, the capacity of the high-voltage battery, intelligent energy management, and the vehicle’s overall weight are tailored to form a precisely composed package that is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph. Te i8’s all-electric driving range is sufcient to cover most urban driving requirements, and out of town, the BMW i8 ofers impressively sporty performance which is also very efficient thanks to the power-boosting support for the gasoline engine from the electric motor. Te BMW i8 blends the performance of a top-end sports car with fuel economy (94 miles per US gallon) and emissions levels below even small urban subcompacts. The three-cylinder combustion engine in the i8 develops 231 hp and drives the rear wheels, while the 96 kW/131 hp electric motor draws its energy from a lithium-ion battery (centrally mounted underneath the foor of the vehicle), which can be charged from a conventional 110 volt power outlet as
well as a 220 volt electric vehicle charger, and sends its power to the front axle. Tis bespoke plug-in hybrid system enables a range in everyday driving of up to 22 miles and a top speed of approximately 75 mph on electric power alone. Several processes are in place to help ensure that the i8 always has sufcient energy on board to power the electric drive system. The battery can be recharged via the electric motor while decelerating. In addition to this, when power demands allow, the high-voltage battery is recharged by the electric motor. The high-voltage starter-generator, responsible for starting the combustion engine, can also be used as a generator to charge the battery, the necessary power being provided by the BMW TwinPower Turbo engine. Variable front-rear power splitting in line with changing driving conditions makes for excitingly dynamic cornering. For more vigorous acceleration out of the corner, the powertrain controller returns to the default split as soon as the steering angle again becomes smaller. The dynamic chassis and suspension technology of the BMW i8 is based on a double-wishbone front axle and a fve-link rear axle, whose aluminum components and geometry are specially confgured for intelligent weight savings. The push button-activated Dynamic Traction Control (DTC)
system raises the Dynamic Stability Control thresholds, allowing some controlled drive wheel slippage for easier start-of on snow or loose ground, or for extra-dynamic cornering. Te Electric Power Steering offers easy maneuvering in town and typical sports car-style high-speed steering precision, combined with particularly low energy consumption. Five driving modes allow drivers to adjust efficiency and dynamic performance as desired – at the touch of a button. As well as the electronic gear selector for the automatic transmission, the driver can also use the Driving Experience Control switch – a familiar feature of the latest BMW models – or, exclusively to the BMW i8, the eDrive button. It gives the driver fve operating modes to choose from: D for automated gear selection in COMFORT and ECO PRO modes, SPORT mode, and eDrive for pure-electric driving – likewise with a choice of COMFORT and ECO PRO mode. The specially adapted version of the fully digital instrument display ftted in the BMW i8 shows the car’s speed and driving status information in a format and color selected to suit the driving mode currently engaged. Te 2014 BMW i8 will arrive in US showrooms in spring of 2014 with a base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $135,700 plus destination and handling. sl
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Tis collectable fve-volume set is the defnitive collection of Bruce Davidson's black and white photography, spanning a period of 40 years and a powerful document of social change. Bruce Davidson Black & White: Circus - Brooklyn Gang - Time of Change - East 100th Street - Central Park - Hardcover, 704 pages, Steidl (steidl.de).
Supported by more than 250 photographs from projects around the globe, writer Linda O'Keefe examines the spectrum of colors and talents inherent in white, exploring how it is used, and viewed, in art, design, architecture, and nature. Linda O'Keefe - Brilliant: White in Design - Hardcover, 224 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
Acclaimed interior designer Celerie Kemble trades in her signature vivid palette for this iconic one, highlighting the black and white work in more than 100 rooms by design stars and peers, including Bunny Williams, Tomas O’Brien, Mary McDonald, Victoria Hagan, Mark Hampton, Delphine Krakof, Brad Ford, Philip Gorrivan, Carrier and Co., and Miles Redd. Celerie Kemble - Black & White (and a bit in between) - Hardcover, 256 pages, Potter Style (crownpublishing.com).
Focusing on black and white in branding, this book explores the versatility of the iconic combination of black and white across a wide range of identity work including advertising, packaging, interiors, graphic, and promotional design. Sandu Cultural Media - Monochrome: Black & White in Branding Hardcover, 240 pages, Gingko Press (gingkopress.com).
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Benjamin Cawthra introduces us to the great jazz photographers—including Gjon Mili, William Gottlieb, Herman Leonard, Francis Wolf, Roy DeCarava, and William Claxton—and their struggles, hustles, styles, and visions. Benjamin Cawthra - Blue Notes in Black and White - 392 pages, University of Chicago Press (press.uchicago.edu).
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tis award-winning book features over 100 quotes from notable thinkers including Jack Kerouac, Eleanor Roosevelt and Gandhi. Each one is designed in Quotable's signature style and arranged chronologically by release date. Quoteable - 20 years of black & white - Hardcover, 218 pages, Quotable Cards, Inc. (quotablecards.com).
As the more than 150 reproductions of his work attests, the recurrent motif of black and white appears throughout Picasso's oeuvre, including his blue and rose periods, his investigations into Cubism and Surrealism, his interpretations of historical subject studies, as well as the powerful paintings of his last years. Carmen Giminez Picasso Black and White - Hardcover, 224 pages, Prestel USA (prestel-usa.com).
While looking for an innovative approach at a 1995 photo shoot in Miami, photographer Guido Argentini coated a model in silver makeup. Te result was as beautiful as it was intriguing—the subtle grayish tones highlighted angles and surfaces in a way that was other-worldly. Inspired by the results, Argentini created a whole series of silver-hued models. Tese photographs endow the human body with both the solidity of sculpture and the vivid energy of dance. Guido Argentini - Argentum - Hardcover, 192 pages, teNeues (teneues.com). Courtesy of teNeues.
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At the Gooding & Company auction this 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail, 021R sold for $5,280,000, a world auction record for a McLaren F1 GTR. Photo by Mathieu Heurtault. Copyright and courtesy of Gooding & Company.
Around the Block
Strong sales and shattered records at the annual Scottsdale collector car auctions Written by Bridget Williams Several records were eclipsed as Barrett-Jackson tallied $113-million, Bonhams achieved nearly $25 million, Gooding & Co. took in more than $49.4 million, RM Auctions realized $45.5 million and Russo & Steele reported over $21 million in sales as part of January’s annual collector car auctions in Scottsdale, AZ. The 16 most vaunted vehicles at Barrett-Jackson, collectively referred to as the Salon Collection, garnered a total of $22 million in sales. Tops among these was a 1967 Corvette L88 Two-Door Coupe - the only known red example of the 20 L88s that were produced - that sold for $3.85 million and earned the distinction of being the most expensive Corvette ever to sell at auction. A 1957 Tunderbird E Convertible that fetched $330,000 also broke a world record. Sam Pack, a car collector and North Texas Ford dealer, paid $300,000 to have the frst retail production unit of the all-new 2015 Mustang GT when it goes on sale this fall. Tis purchase helped Ford Motor Company increase its charity 42 slmag.net
vehicle sales to more than $3.5 million for the beneft of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Top sale honors at RM Auctions 15th annual event went to a highly desirable 1958 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider, chassis 1055 GT, with coachwork by Scaglietti. The winning bid of $8,800,000 before a packed auction room in the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa made it the most valuable car ever sold in Arizona auction week history. Additional Ferrari highlights from RM’s two-day sale included a beautifully restored 1963 Ferrari 250 GT/L ‘Lusso’, chassis 5215 GT, which sold for $2,447,500, setting a new record for the model at public auction; a wonderfully preserved 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB, chassis 8349, which sold for $1,815,000; and, a 1966 Ferrari 275 GTS, chassis 08353, which sold for $1,485,000. During the Bonhams’ auction, held at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, an inimitable 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 Supercharged Zagato Gran Sport Spider achieved a new world
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auction record for the model at $3,080,000. A gorgeous sports racing “Tailor’s Car” – the 1951 Ferrari 212 Export Berlinetta – was bought for $3,190,000 by an American collector seated in the audience after a long and spirited bidding battle between other collectors in the room and on the phones. Gooding & Company sold 110 of its 117 lots, which resulted in a 94% sales rate and an impressive average price of $449,650 per car sold. Eleven new world auction records were established with six cars selling above the $2 million mark and 13 cars selling above the $1 million dollar mark during its two-day auction at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Leading the sales at Gooding & Company was a stunning dark blue 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet that sold for $6,160,000, setting a new world auction record for a Ferrari 250 GT Series 1 Cabriolet. An undisputed Pinin Farina masterpiece, this car is 14th of only 40 Series 1 Cabriolets built. Another star lot was the most successful 1997 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail, 021R,
fnished in stunning white, blue and red FINA livery that sold for $5,280,000, a world auction record for a McLaren F1 GTR. Over the course of fve days, Russo & Steele reported record attendance and a sell-through rate approaching 70%. Two records were set: one of Lamborghini’s very frst road cars, a 1966 350GT boasting Giotto Bizzarrini’s 35-liter DOHC V-12 engine, sold for $742,630 including commission; a 1963 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans Super Duty drag racing car, one of two known examples remaining today, inspired frenzied bidding before selling for $335,630 including commission. The next major US stops around the auction block for serious car collectors are the Gooding & Company and RM Auctions events that coincide with the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance (March 7 & 8), Barrett-Jackson’s annual Palm Beach auction (April 11-13), Bonhams’ Greenwich Concours d’Elegance Auction (June 1) and Russo and Steele’s Sports and Muscle Newport Beach Auction Event (June 19-21). sl slmag.net
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© Laura Schmid (South Africa), shortlist, Youth division, Portrait category.
© Olga Astratova (Latvia), Shortlist, Open division, Enhanced category.
Sony World Photography Awards Photos courtesy of the World Photography Organization
The esteemed panel of professional photographers, editors, publishers and art advisors who comprised the Honorary Jury for the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards were assigned the daunting task of ranking nearly 140,000 fresh and groundbreaking contemporary images submitted by photographers from 166 countries, the highest number of entries in the awards’ seven year history. Te myriad images were whittled down to a shortlist delineated into Professional, Open and Youth divisions and their respective subcategories. A s t r i d Me r g e t , C r e a t i v e D i r e c t o r o f t h e Wo r l d Photography Organization, commented: “Year upon year, we are fortunate enough to receive thousands of entries across each category of our awards, making the process of discovery an invigorating experience. This year is no exception and the awards have once again provided us with an impressive collection of photographs, spanning dozens of genres, styles, locations and subject matters.” Winners of the Open and Youth categories will be announced on March 18th, while Professional category winners and the coveted L’Iris D’Or/ Sony World Photography Awards Photographer of the Year title will be announced at a gala ceremony in London on April 30th. Te L’Iris D’Or winner will 46 slmag.net
receive $25,000 and the Open Photographer of the Year will receive $5,000. All winners, including category winners, will receive the latest digital imaging equipment from Sony. W.M Hunt, Chair of the Honorary Jury, said that the shortlist is “a healthy and diverse representation of contemporary photography by an international range of practitioners.” He added that the judges were a “soulful and hardworking group” who have given both emerging and established photographers a global platform on which they can be highlighted and celebrated. “For me creating the images is the way of visualizing my ideas, thoughts and feelings, and I believe in, so to say, ‘expression of inexpressible’. In my works I often refer to those little moments in time and those subtle associations that can only be expressed by the images and afterwards experienced through them, be it an imaginary world or inner self, simple things or complicated feelings,” said Olga Astratova, a shortlisted photographer in the Open division, Enhanced category. All of the shortlisted images will be exhibited at Somerset House in London from May 1-18 as part of the 2014 Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition. Te winning and fnalist images will also be published in the 2014 edition of the Sony World Photography Awards book (worldphoto.org/2014exhibition). sl
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Nouveau in Rose Floral ($365).
INANDOUT bootie in Black Nubuc ($435)
Aphrodite sandal in Natural Buck Molorrus ($485)
STUART WEITZMAN SPRING 2014 COLLECTION
For Stuart Weitzman, spring 2014 is a season of exploration – exploring the varied and intricate nuances of a woman’s personal style, exploring the rich inspirations of global cultures, exploring the artistic interplay of unique textures and materials. Tis style journey incorporates an extensive range of striking silhouettes, exquisite hand-fnished details and a harmonious juxtaposition of elements that are at once elegant and earthy. Hand-painted python, buttery nubuck and sumptuous suede provide a fresh counterpoint to gold foil fnishes, jute accents, rafa detailing, woven textures and lug soles. Sandals, fats, booties and wedges are at once wearable and refned, thus tapping into every woman’s needs and desires. Te multi-faceted fashion lover will soar to new heights in elegant single-sole stilettos and strappy sandals. Te masterpiece of the season, the NOUVEAU pump, is re-imagined in exotic python and gets unparalleled artistic fair from a hand-painted foral motif. Te dramatic APHRODITE is a refned version of the nouveau-classic gladiator. An infusion of elegance enters everyday essentials via the EXPO, accented with eye-catching specchio. To wit, the bootie – no longer considered just a fall/winter silhouette – has become a spring wardrobe essential. Peep-toes, perforations, and laser-cut details all provide a new lightness of being. Te INANDOUT melds perforated texture with a classic peep-toe (stuartweitzman.com).
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TIBI The inspiration behind Amy Smilovic’s spring/summer 2014 collection for Tibi is the “Traveler”. Her Tibi woman has embarked on a road trip journey, from Asia to Arizona. It is an adventure of environmental beauty mixed with the grittiness of getting to her end destination. Think: the grays of tire tracks, the reflection of blue skies on rice paddies and desert skylines. The collection showcases natural fabric and vegetable dyes and presents them with modernity so that the linen, raw denim, and cotton poplin are paired with prints and embroideries inspired by tire tracks, the sky, and the cactus. The contrast between functionality and femininity appears throughout. Nature could not be complete without wood so she mixed this element into the accessories through hats, bags, and shoes (tibi.com).
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For Spring/Summer 2014, Haspel tapped Sam Shipley and Jef Halmos of the leading men’s brand Shipley & Halmos to create American-made clothing that echoes the legacy of its founder while advancing the style of the Haspel man. Te collection includes American-made variations of the original Seersucker suit, double-breasted blazers, tailored suiting and a full ofering of sportswear. Founded in 1909 by Joseph Haspel Sr., the brand was born of necessity with the goal of creating clothes to withstand the heat in his hometown of New Orleans. A traveled man, Haspel Sr. caught wind of a curious puckered cloth used by Brits in India. Tinking it could translate well to a hot-weather-ready suit for wear in the American south, Haspel created the world’s frst seersucker suit. Today, the family, led by Joseph Sr.’s granddaughter Laurie Haspel, has reintroduced a new iteration of the Haspel brand, which intends to blend every great aspect of each individual era into one unique contemporary brand that feels present, yet steeped in a century’s worth of design and tradition (haspel.com).
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The captivating allure of the tiny, sundrenched island of Capri serves as the inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2014 collection. A palette of eclectic prints and patterns of royal blues, greens, purples, oranges, yellows, and deep aquatic blues are anchored in rich shades of gray. There are unexpected mixes of materials, paisleys, florals, checks, tonal prints and surface embellishments of exceptional quality and varied provenance. This profusion of distressed prints, materials, and handcrafted textures lends each piece a nuanced and indefnable dimension. Un e x p e c t e d c o m b i n a t i o n s o f l u xe materials also characterize the collection inspired by the breezy, relaxed mind frame of an escape to the culturally rich island of Capri. With a heritage steeped in true quality, style, whimsy and close attention to detail for living a more colorful life, Robert Graham offers a refreshing collection of vibrant wardrobe essentials for the spring and summer seasons.
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Munich: Church of Our Lady, New Town Hall
History and Horsepower Germany’s famed Autobahn makes quick work of exploring Munich, Stuttgart and Augsburg Written by Austin Pembroke As we surveyed idyllic, snow covered rooftops in the historic inner center of Munich from our perch atop the high tower of St. PeterÕs church, the sound of labored breathing brought about by the ascent of 299 steps to reach the lookout was interrupted by something nearly discernable as singing. Our eyes darted to a fountain far below and to a partially clothed man splashing about in the frigid water. I heaved a sigh of relief when his clearly German incantations revealed that he wasnÕt an American unable to handle the heady brew served at the nearby HofbrŠuhaus. Back at ground level, classically trained street musicians put a unique spin on a rendition of Run-DMCÕs ÒItÕs TrickyÓ, reminding me 56 slmag.net
twice in one day that one of the things I love most about Europe is the frequent intersection of the historical with the hysterical. We had come to Germany with the express purpose of collecting our new Audi from the factory in Ingolstadt (see related story in the January/February 2014 issue) and spending a week putting the car through its paces while dividing our time exploring Munich, Augsburg, and another motoring Mecca Ð Stuttgart. Choosing lodging positioned at the heart of each pedestrian friendly city was conducive to my penchant for wandering with a loose agenda so I could experience the sights and sounds in a more organic fashion.
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Rooftop swimming pool at the Mandarin Oriental Munich.
Living room of the Presidential Suite in the Mandarin Oriental Munich.
MUNICH While March in Munich doesn’t conjure up the same romance as April in Paris, chilly, but nowhere near bitter temperatures make it possible to enjoy the city’s parks, sights, and markets alongside locals who seem to pay little heed to the mercury. Even in the dead of winter, sidewalk cafes drape cozy blankets over their chairs and position heaters so the al fresco experience can be enjoyed year-round. A harbinger of winter’s end, the Spring Festival, scheduled from April 24-May 11, 2014, is often referred to as a little Oktoberfest and features its fair share of beer gardens, dozens of amusement rides, and a variety of live music. Coinciding with the Spring Festival, the frst of three Auer Dulten Fairs, held in the heart of the city, is scheduled from April 26th – May 4. With a history that stretches back to medieval times, the fair arguably represents Europe’s largest tableware market, with lanes of merchants and specialist dealers. Te Jakobi Dult is scheduled for July 26-August 3, followed by the Kirchweih Dult from October 18-26. In addition to year-round revelry inside and out, shopping and culinary pursuits continue to be on the rise. 2013 was a banner year for shopping in Munich. In April, Europe’s third-largest Louis 58 slmag.net
Vuitton shop opened, followed in August and September by the debut of two of Karl Lagerfeld’s new concept stores. Not to be outdone, the dining scene welcomes three Michelin newcomers in 2014 - Bobby Bräuer (EssZimmer in BMW Welt), Tohru Nakamura (Geisels Werneckhof ), and Johann Rappenglück (Les Deux) - bringing the city’s total number of star-honored restaurants to 12. Te best place to catch Munich’s culinary rising stars is the Glockenbachviertel and Schlachhofviertel quarters. Right in the heart of Old Town, tucked away on a quiet side street convenient to museums, the State Opera, theatres, the exclusive Maximilian shopping street, the Viktualienmarkt gourmet marketplace, and next door to the landmark Hofbräuhaus beer hall, Mandarin Oriental, Munich (mandarinoriental.com/ munich/) is housed in a striking building with a neo-Renaissance façade constructed in 1880 as the city’s opera house. With just 48 guest rooms and 25 suites, the property maintains a boutique-like appeal with all of the amenities afforded by its affiliation with the luxury hotel group. The juxtaposition of new and old, which the Europeans master so beautifully, is refected in high-ceilinged rooms outftted with sleek cherry casegoods in a neo-Biedermeier style, bespoke
Te Mandarin Oriental Munich is housed in a striking building with a neo-Renaissance façade constructed in 1880 as the city’s opera house.
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A feature of the Eisbach, a manmade river that fows through the English Garden in Munich is a standing wave popular with experienced surfers and whitewater kayakers.
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carpets, original artwork and subtle Asian infuences. Luxurious bathrooms, all with heated floors and separate bathtub and shower, boast pale salmon Estramoz marble, imported from Portugal, which imparts a feeling of Old World elegance. Mark’s, the hotel’s primary dining venue and a recipient of a coveted Michelin star award for seven consecutive years, is situated at the top of a sweeping marble staircase open to the lobby below. For breakfast, served buffet style, I forwent traditional morning staples in favor of German specialties (pretzels and sausage!). Dinner is a gastronome’s delight, showcasing Executive Chef Simon Larese’s modern French cuisine with Asian influences, and supported by a strong emphasis on Fresh seasonal ingredients. A memorable example of elevating the simple to the sublime was a tromp l’oeil amuse bouche that presented itself as a mini mug of pilsner with a generous head of foam; a tentative sip revealed that it was actually a favorful hot soup. Meals of outstanding refnement are complemented by selections from the restaurant’s wine cellar that houses more than 300 exclusive vintages. 60 slmag.net
Just steps from the Mandarin Oriental, the world’s most prestigious brands occupy lavish showrooms amid the historic facades on Maximilianstrasse, while short strolls off the beaten path reveal small eclectic shops full of interesting fnds. If your trip isn’t complete without picking up a Dirndl dress or leather pants to wear to the festival, check out Angermaier or Tracht & Heimat. At 910-acres (larger than New York’s Central Park) the English Garden, a municipal park created in the 18th century, is a popular destination year-round (grab a jogging map from the concierge at the Mandarin Oriental for an overview). Smaller than the English Garden but equally captivating is the 490-acre park surrounding the sprawling Nymphenburg Palace, commissioned in 1664 and a must see for history, architecture, antique, and gold leaf afcionados. It’s worth a trip outside of the Old Town to the BMW Group Headquarters, which opened in 1973. Located along the Olympic Park, the campus includes the iconic “four-cylinder” BMW Tower; a bowl-shaped museum that welcomes more than 500,000 visitors a year; and, the BMW Welt, which showcases current models and serves as a distribution center.
Exterior of the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart
STUTTGART Decimated in World War II by a series of 53 air raids that destroyed more than 60% of its buildings, Stuttgart, a little more than a two-hour drive from Munich via the Autobahn, has reemerged as a hub of industry and technology. Te capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg simultaneously embraces the old and the new, with reconstructed historic buildings standing alongside stellar examples of modern, post-war architecture. Situated at the edge of the castle gardens and the perpetually packed Königstraße shopping zone, the Althoff Hotel AM Schlossgarten (hotelschlossgarten.com) provides five-star accommodations to guests in 106 rooms and suites. A friendly, multi-lingual staf makes the hotel popular among international business travelers. The property’s namesake restaurant has garnered 18 Gault Millau points (rated on a scale of 20). Just outside the front door of the hotel are sites that can fll several days’ worth of exploring. Step inside the heavy doors of the art nouveau building outside the Market Hall, and you are presented with the opportunity to take a culinary tour of Europe in a few
hours. Te culinary delicacies and oddities of the 170 nationalities represented in the region are on full display to the delight of all the senses. Attached to the Market Hall is Merz & Benzing, high-end purveyors of home goods with lovely vignettes that are very efective in separating you from a good chunk of Euros. If gratuitous spending is your idea of fun, my wife exclaimed that the shoe department at Breuninger’s is like a museum. For cheaper thrills, take a harrowing ride on the paternoster elevator in the town hall, where open compartments (i.e. no doors) move in a slow continuous loop allowing you to hop on and of at the diferent foors. A popular spot to have a glass of Trollinger, the preferred local wine, is in the square surrounding the “Lucky Hans” fountain. At Alte Kanzlei, a local institution located on Schillerplatz, a square in the city center, traditional specialties of note include Maultaschen (similar to ravioli, but larger and encasing a flling of meat, spinach, bread crumbs, and onions) and Käsespätzle, a pseudo macaroni and cheese made of German egg noodles, Gruyere or Comte cheese and browned onions. slmag.net
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Te Cube, an upscale glass-enclosed restaurant is located on the top foor of the Kunstmuseum in Stuttgart.
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For dinner with a view, check out Te Cube, an upscale glass-enclosed restaurant located on the top floor of the Kunstmuseum, providing sweeping vistas of the cityscape. Te menu incorporates elements of Pacifc Rim cuisine, with live jazz as accompaniment. Te museum is noted for containing one of the most important collections of the work of Otto Dix. What is it about feeling the throaty rumble of an engine that can set hearts afutter? I am not immune to these fights of fancy, a fact I contemplated while standing under an audio ring suspended from the ceiling on the top foor of the Porsche museum, located a short drive from the city center. As captivating as the vehicles it houses, dating from 1900 to the present day, the architecture of the Porsche Museum is such that it appears to be foating in mid-air. 62 slmag.net
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A lobby level museum workshop, visible through glass windows near the cafĂŠ and gift shop, provides a glimpse into what it takes to maintain/look after classic racing and sports cars. Scheduled live sessions allow visitors to take a hands-on approach under the guidance of a Porsche expert. Befitting the rarefied environment is the Christophorus steakhouse and adjacent Cigar Lounge, located on the second foor of the museum. Te interior calls to mind the luxurious cabin of a Porsche, down to the red leather seating sourced from a factory next door. Speaking of the factory, a tour provides a fascinating glimpse on the symbiotic working relationship of man and machine, with autonomous robots quietly going about their tasks, only stopping to head to a charging station when their batteries are low.
Guests of the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel have included Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Casanova, tsar Nikolaus I and Napoleon I. and Josephine.
A corridor in the spa at the the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel.
AUGSBURG 2,000 years of history – back to the Roman era – are palpable in Augsburg, which is around an hour’s drive from Munich. Te third largest city in Bavaria, it has the unique distinction of celebrating one more legal holiday than the rest of Germany - Augsburger Hohes Friedensfest, celebrated on August 8. Te Fugger merchant family is credited with the city’s “Golden Age” during the Renaissance and 15th century. Today, in one afternoon you can marvel at the opulence of the Golden Hall within the City Hall (built between 1615-1620) before switching gears completely and visiting the world’s oldest social welfare housing settlement, the Fuggerei (founded in 1521), whose residents pay the equivalent of 1 euro annually. In between you can enjoy the view from atop the 10th century Perlach tower near City Hall and admire cutting edge
Original art (both antique and new) and damask silk wall covering, based on a 17th century pattern, are consistent among all fve guestroom categories in the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel.
contemporary art on display in the Glass Palace, a converted textile factory on the outskirts of town. Located on “The Imperial Mile”, a cobblestone street dotted with a trio of impressive bronze fountain monuments and next to the Schaezler Palace, open for public tours and boasting a magnificent furnished rococo banquet hall, installed between 1765-1770, that remains one of Germany’s most important baroque galleries, the Steigenberger Drei Mohren Augsburg hotel (en.steigenberger.com/Augsburg/ Steigenberger-Drei-Mohren) has an equally impressive history. Its guest roster has included Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Casanova, tsar Nikolaus I and Napoleon I, and Josephine, among other notables. Following the Augsburg bombings on February 25th and 26th in 1944, only the front façade
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remained. After careful planning, reconstruction commenced in 1955, with the hotel reopening to guests in 1956. Most recently refurbished in 2012, the 131-room property employs a playful interior design scheme, where Old World oils were stored (and thus saved) in advance of the bombings work harmoniously with the clean lines of contemporary furnishings in public spaces and guestrooms. Original art (both antique and new) and damask silk wall covering, based on a 17th century pattern, are consistent among all fve of its guestroom categories. Popular lore maintains that the hotel’s namesake - Drei Mohren (three mohrs) - comes from a group of mohrs, monks from Abyssinia, who weathered a particularly brutal winter at the property around 1495 as part of their journey south. In spring, before the monks left, the innkeeper had a picture of the three mohrs painted on a board and placed outside the inn. Te historic image is a recurring motif, from a trio of busts hanging 64 slmag.net
Golden Hall within the City Hall in Augsburg.
Te rococo banquet hall in the Schaezler Palace remains one of Germany's most important baroque galleries.
in the lobby to a silhouetted rendering within the nailhead trim on guestroom headboards. An exotic escape, the colors, mosaic tile and light fxtures selected for the property’s striking spa and wellness center also pays homage to the eponymous travelers. Tere are a trio of restaurants onsite, frequented by locals and visitors in equal measure. In a dining room no larger than one would fnd in a gracious home, the fne dining experience at Sartory is deliberately intimate. A departure from the boldness found in other public spaces, the muted interiors are an apropos backdrop for chef Johannes Steichele’s multi-course masterpieces. Noted for its unique ceiling fixtures that call to mind the bubbles in champagne, the theatre-style kitchen at Maximilian’s serves three-meals daily. At dinner, the tapas-style menu places emphasis on fresh interpretations of regional dishes using seasonally available ingredients. Popular with business travelers, the adjacent bar 3M is noted for its locally produced schnapps. sl
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Home is Where the He(art) Is An art-flled home in Chevy Chase reveals the passions and pursuits of its owners Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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Art in the dining room refects the homeowner’s varied interests. To the right of the door to the butler’s pantry is “Yao Festival Headdress” by Mian Situ that was purchased at the annual Jackson Hole art auction.
Home is…where you nurtured your children as they grew up and then eventually out to lead their own adult lives; where fnger-painted masterpieces by the children of those children now lovingly adorn the refrigerator; where a quick glance at the art and objets in any given room relay a thousand stories of unique places and experiences; and, where the eccentricities inherent in an older home are like second nature. At least that is how home is defned by the owners of an elegant center hall colonial near the heart of Chevy Chase. Several years ago the homeowners retained the services of long-time friend and interior designer Jennifer Schnabel to help orchestrate the interiors, which included adding a large sunroom overlooking the landscaped gardens at the rear of the home. A testament to the good taste of both the designer and her clients, each room remains as fresh and relevant today as when they were first conceived. “We worked with the home’s existing elegant proportions to create rooms that are able to evolve with the homeowners. As time has gone by all we’ve needed to do is a bit of refreshing here and there,” explained Schnabel. Te original starting point for the project that remains an enduring focal point is a large-scale damask wallpaper that graces the walls of the foyer. Bold in pattern but sedate in color, the 68 slmag.net
custom paper meets traditional crown molding with a cove and dentil profile near the ceiling and wainscoting with chair rail detail found on the lower third of the wall. Wallpaper, particularly when applied on this scale, is a major commitment, and one that the wife remains enamored with. “We were careful to select something that we felt we could grow old with. We’ll never change it,” she says defnitively. Fresh flowers are a mainstay in the home, and can often be found in casual arrangements atop the ornate carved console table positioned midway in the center hall across from the staircase. A stunning piece of craftsmanship, magnifcent garlands with exceptionally detailed full relief are found below the apron. Hanging to the right of the console and next to a mirror in a silvered frame is a work by LeRoy Neiman, one of the couple’s favorite artists. The striking wallpaper carries over into the dining room, where a simple chair rail bisects the wall. Hanging over natural fiber Roman shades are exquisite dupioni silk drapery panels with fringe detail that were designed to softly puddle on the foor. Art in the room refects the homeowner’s varied interests, from a piece by Mian Situ entitled Yao Festival Headdress that was purchased at the annual Jackson Hole art auction, to an original
Te original starting point for the interior design that remains an enduring focal point is a large-scale damask wallpaper that graces the walls of the foyer and dining room. A original work by LeRoy Neiman hung to the left of the entrance to the dining room is one of several in the home.
Te lower level is the husband’s domain, refecting his love for the American West and the couple’s shared oenophilia.
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In the family room, a Chinese cabinet with a distressed red lacquer fnish conceals a television. Accent pillows on the L-shaped sectional link to leopard print upholstery found on a pair of armchairs at the opposite end of the room as well as the crewelwork of the soft swag and cascades used for the window treatment.
Te layout of the formal living room was designed in part around a towering double arched cabinet with exquisite chinoiserie painting.
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Fresh fowers are a mainstay in the home, and can often be found in casual arrangements atop the ornate carved console table positioned midway in the center hall across from the staircase.
Spanning the entire width of the home at the rear, an inviting sun porch with an expanse of windows and a vaulted ceiling with beadboard and dentil molding detail ofer unobstructed vistas of an expertly manicured evergreen boxwood garden.
LeRoy Neiman piece depicting sugar-coated grapes. A swinging door leads to a butler’s pantry with its original cabinetry intact. Adorning the walls are framed menus that recall memorable meals the couple has enjoyed during their global travels. Located across the hall from the dining room, Schnabel explained that the layout of the formal living room was designed around the grand piano and a towering double arched cabinet with exquisite chinoiserie painting. Representing myriad periods and styles, the room’s art, furnishings and accessories are a tour de force of good design that is by no means overly wrought. Te wife pointed out that “every color in the rainbow” is represented via the art, upholstery and needlepoint rug. Tucked away near the kitchen at the rear of the home is a cozy family room. A Chinese cabinet with a distressed red lacquer fnish conceals a television. Accent pillows on the L-shaped sectional link to leopard print upholstery found on a pair of armchairs at the opposite end of the room as well as the crewelwork of the soft swag and cascades used for the window treatment. Artwork in the room includes pieces by LeRoy Neiman and George Claxton, among others. “If there is a space on the wall we’ll fll it,” joked the wife.
Spanning the entire width of the home at the rear, an inviting sun porch with an expanse of windows and a vaulted ceiling with beadboard and dentil molding detail offer unobstructed vistas of an expertly manicured evergreen boxwood garden. Te brick foor underscores the casual elegance of the room and is a ftting transition to the walkways and patio that can be accessed though a door centered, and nearly concealed among the tall windows along the back wall. Te lower level is the husband’s domain, refecting his love for the American West and the couple’s shared oenophilia. A wine cellar is located at the base of the stairs with additional storage found in niches underneath. A stacked stone freplace and warm wood paneling are conducive to the collection of art and artifacts displayed around the room. Comfortable upholstered pieces, a corner bar and a jukebox make the space ideal for casual entertaining. “[Te wife] has a great sense of personal style that is dressy and elegant. All I did was help take that and translate it into the interiors. Tis home is an ideal refection and expression of her good taste,” said Schnabel. sl slmag.net
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THE TULIP BAR & BISTRO Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung Throughout the Ottoman Empire, the tulip was viewed as a symbol of abundance and indulgence. Today, the tulip’s simple and elegant beauty – not pretentious, overly romantic or ostentatious – makes them an enduring favorite for myriad occasions. Many of the same attributes could easily be assigned to Te Tulip Bar & Bistro on Romany Road in Chevy Chase. Knitted into the fabric of the neighborhood, the interior of the cozy bistro is defned by oxblood walls and artwork that meshes pieces of art of the obligatory equine-related ilk with playful renditions of fowers. A quick assessment of the friendly banter occurring around the bar and among the tables leads one to believe that, in the three years since it opened, Te Tulip has established itself as one of those places à la Cheers, “where everybody knows your name.” Much of the lightheartedness stems from the leadership provided by General Manager Shawn Deakins, who takes great pains to ensure that regulars keep coming back and frst-timers become familiar faces. It’s also arguable that some of Te Tulip’s early success was attributable to Executive Chef Spencer van den Dool’s loyal following (he formerly helmed the kitchen at the poplar Black Tulip in Midway, which closed in 2009). In the restaurant business, success is often defned by navigating the fne line between familiarity and surprise, a task at which van den Dool is quite adept. While a good portion of the menu across all courses is devoted to seafood, there are plenty of options for those not in the mood for piscine.
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Omnivores that we are, on a recent visit our group sampled among oferings sourced from both above and below the water. While enjoying a round of Tulip Margaritas and Classic Blue Martinis (made with Lexington’s own pure blue vodka) the AntiPasto Plate (comprised of house cured salmon, grilled mortadella sausage, goat cheese mousse, Niçoise olives, pickled beets and a mustard seed tomatillo relish) as well as the Blue Crab Dip (made with Chesapeake blue crab, Fontina, Swiss and blue cheeses, artichokes and a kicky hint of Serrano pepper), proved to be ideal for sharing. After we’d made quick work of those, it was time for a dozen Chesapeake Bay Oysters, which delivered the briny, mild taste and smooth, classic texture this variety is known for. Realizing that at the rate we were going we wouldn’t make it to the main course, we opted to share a soup and salad. Te She Crab Soup with corn fritter and Tobiko caviar lived up to the hype culled from reading online reviews prior to our dinner. A spin on the classic wedge salad, the Grilled Wedge was presented with Gorgonzola, toasted almonds, bacon, tomato, and sherry vinaigrette (bleu cheese dressing is also an option).
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The wide variety of entrée choices available was reflected in our table’s selections. Te classic Steak Frites, a 12 oz. NY strip, was grilled just as ordered and accompanied by trufe pommes frites with just the right amount of trufe favor to have everyone reaching across the table to steal a few. Te indulgent Chicken Roulade was stufed with a goat cheese and mushroom duxelle flling, rolled in prosciutto, pan seared and plated with a generous portion of whipped potatoes and winter squash. A duo of Tulip Tacos, one with grilled mahi mahi, the other with braised pork, and selected from the Hors D’oeuvres portion of the menu, proved to be the perfect option for someone looking to eat lighter, or better yet, saving room for dessert. I am notorious for never ordering my own dessert and instead stealing bites from those at my table, so the Tulip Cup - a delicate tuile cookie cup flled with fresh berries and whipped cream and accompanied by a trio of fruit coulis artfully presented on the plate – was a not too overly indulgent treat I could savor for myself. Perfect for sharing, a plate of warm Beignets, served with honey and powdered sugar, disappeared in record time. Tose in search of a truly decadent fnale should opt for the Bailey’s Chocolate Milkshake, for which I believe no explanation is needed as its name says all you need to know! sl Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday, Te Tulip Bar & Bistro is located at 355 Romany Road. For more information or reservations call 859.367.6687 or visit thetulipbistroandbar.com.
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March 6
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Left: Stuart Mercer blazer and cotton oxford, Seaward & Stern tie, Scott James trouser- all from Stuart Mercer. Rolex Sea Dweller from Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers. Right: Stuart Mercer shirt, Seaward & Stern English silk tie and trousers and Billy Reid blazer - all from Stuart Mercer. Hamilton Khaki Navy Pioneer watch. Available through Seng Jewelers.
Christine A. Moore Millinery hat, Escada dress, Diane von Furstenberg clutch – all from Rodes for Her
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Left: Jacey Design hat, Palermo silk clutch and Raoul dress - all from Bella Rose. Middle: Peter Millar blazer and khaki trousers, Vineyard Vines shirt, Southern Proper bow tie and embroidered belt - all from the Keeneland Gift Shop. Right: Hat from Christine A. Moore Millinery, Elizabeth McKay navy shift dress, Nancy Zylstra Greenwich clutch, tortoise cuf and enamel bangle - all from the Keeneland Gift Shop.
April 4-25
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Lavender silk and linen jacket with mother of pearl buttons, multi colored linen pocket square, 100% silk bridle bit tie - all from Crittenden Fine Gentlemen’s Clothing.
100% linen bright blue soft jacket with shirt sleeve shoulder and working buttonholes - from Crittenden Fine Gentlemen’s Clothing.
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April 10
14th Annual Farmland Conservation Celebration & Auction
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Left: Trina Turk Scuba dress from AJ’s, Salvatore Ferragamo Miss Vara Bow mini bag from Saks Fifth Avenue, Stuart Weitzman open toe pumps. Right: Milly strapless paneled dress and slim coat from Bella Rose. Chanel pump. Marco Bicego Murano Mix300 18K yellow polished gold bracelet with London Topaz, African Amethyst, Yellow Quartz, Rhodolite, Iolite, Pink Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline stones. Available from Corbett-Frame Jewelers.
Loropiana reversible Preta-Porter jacket, 100% linen J. Hilburn madeto-measure trousers, J. Hilburn bespoke shirt all from J. Hilburn.
Acknowledgements Photographer: Andrew Kung Models: Megan Ducharm, Anna Hurst, Catherine Kung Hair & Makeup: Nick Carter for Joseph’s Salon & Spa & Catherine Jones Beauté Sources AJ’s Casuals – 867 E High St. – 253.1798 Bella Rose – 126 W. Maxwell St. – 255.2565 – bellarosestyle.com Corbett-Frame Jewelers – 369 W. Vine St. – 254-1963 – corbett-frame.com Crittenden Fine Gentlemen’s Clothing – 141 E. Main St. in Midway – 846.4228 – crittendenclothes.com J. Hilburn – 1060 Chinoe Road – 402.1146 – barbarawagner.jhilburn.com Keeneland Gift Shop – 4201 Versailles Rd. - 254.3412 – keeneland.com/gift-shop Rodes for Him and for Her – 4938 Brownsboro Rd. in Louisville – 502.753.7633 – rodes.com Saks Fifth Avenue – sakffthavenue.com Seng Jewelers – 453 Fourth St. – 585.5109 – sengjewelers.com Shelia Bayes Fine Jewelers – 410 W. Vine St. – 225-4043 – sheliabayes.com Stuart Mercer Gentleman’s Shoppe – 126 W. Maxwell St. – 309.0357 – stuartmercer.com
April 24-27 Rolex Kentucky Tree-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park (rk3de.org) slmag.net
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Chamber Players of Central Kentucky, 3pm, Singletary Center; cmsck.org Shriners Champions for Children Campaign Kick off Luncheon, 11:30am, Hyatt Regency; shrinershospitalsforchildren.org ADAA: The Art Show, Park Avenue Armory, New York City; artdealers.org/artshow.html Preview Gala for the Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show, 6pm, Kentucky Horse Park; bgantiquesandgardenshow.org Don Giovanni, Lexington Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.com Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show, Kentucky Horse Park; bgantiquesandgardendshow.org Kentucky Crafted; The Market, Lexington Convention Center; lexingtoncenter.com Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance; ameliaconcours.org American Heart AssociationCentral Kentucky Heart Ball; lexingtonheartball.ahaevents.org The Miracle Worker, Lexington Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.org Snow White, presented by The Lexington Ballet, Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.com 110th Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championship, International Polo Club Palm Beach; internationalpoloclub.com Shrek The Musical, Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.com Central Kentucky Home, Garden, and Flower Show; lexingtoncenter.com Run for the Bluegrass; runforthebluegrass.org
April 4-25
Keeneland Spring Meet; keeneland.com
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14th Annual Farmland Conservation Celebration and Auction, 5:30 pm, Fasig-Tipton; bluegrassconservancy.org
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Bring it On: The Musical, Opera House; lexingtonoperahouse.com
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Color Me Rad, Coldstream Park; colormerad.com
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The 49th Annual Atlanta Steeplechase; atlantasteeplechase.org
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Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Kentucky Horse Park; rk3de.org
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Kentucky Reining Cup, Kentucky Horse Park; kentuckyreining.com
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The Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, Mineral Springs, NC; queeenscup.org
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2014 Kentucky Bluegrass Wine Auction & Derby Gala, Donamire Farm; lexingtonfoudation.org
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Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs; kentuckyderby.com
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LUMINOSITY
A ftting gala preview celebration for Luminosity, an exhibition of light-based art, and the largest exhibition in the Lexington Art League’s history, the black-tie Art Ball allowed patrons to ogle the interactive installations that will illuminate Triangle Park through March 31st.
Ashley Smith, Cassie Shaver
Tanzi Merritt, Becky Alley
Heike and Irwin Pickett
Brittany Petty, Tatiana Aristizabal
Carla Wright, Bethany Giordano
Philip Barton, Jennifer Brinkley
Jay Hawkins, Alison Ward
Jef and Diana Koonce
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Rebecca Barnes, Sarah Bidd
Photography by Alexandra Eye
PEGASUS AWARDS GALA
Photography by Alexandra Eye
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Presented during the United States Equestrian Federation annual meeting in Lexington, the Pegasus Awards celebrated individuals who have left a unique imprint on the horse community. Martha Rattner of Paris, KY was presented with the Vaughan Smith Trophy in recognition of her successes with Arabians. Jumping superstar Beezie Madden became the second person to earn the Equestrian of the Year title three times. Brunello, an impressive Hunter competitor co-owned by Liza and Janet Peterson, was named 2013 USEF National Horse of the Year.
Karen Homer-Brown, David Harris
Kris Swanson, Martha Pope
Joan Lurie, Eeta Sachon
Tomas Heberin, Gail Aumiller
Victoria and Scott Carling
Judy Richter, Sue Napier
Tracy Lorde, Camille Reed, Cynthia Cubbage, Laura Gordon
Tomas and Sandra Jacob, John Fraburger
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9th Annual
benefting The Lexington Cancer Foundation, Inc. Thursday, May 1, 2014 • 6:00 p.m. Donamire Farm • Lexington, Ky Featuring Quintessa Wines Agustin Huneeus, Sr., Proprietor of Quintessa Vintner Chair Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shively, Proprietors of Dixiana Farms Auction Chairs
For ticket information, go to www.lexingtonfoundation.org or call 888.388.2620
BLUEGRASS CHARITY BALL
Photography by Shaun Ring Photography
Te Bluegrass Charity Ball presented 12 young ladies at a ball in their honor in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Lexington/Downtown. Mrs. Missy Clifton served as ball chairman and Mr. William Daniel Graves as master of ceremonies. Te musical groups Jazzberry Jam and Te Jimmy Church Band performed for the debutantes and a record number of attendees. Consistent with tradition, this year’s Charity Ball combined graciousness and generosity as family, friends, and young adults joined to beneft non-proft groups within our community.
(Seated, l-r) Charlotte Elizabeth Burchett, Miranda Carol Hall, Jacqueline Anderson Bell, Shelby Shrader Grant, and Jennings Hart Brotherton. (Standing, l-r) Mallory Margo Linton, Anne Whitehouse Marcum, Natalie Maurine Stigers, Annette Evonne Farmer, Claire McKay Waller, Virginia Clark Courtney, and Sarah Rose Streepey
Miss Sarah Rose Streepey with her father, Mr. Benjamin Michael Streepey II
Miss Virginia Clark Courtney with her father, Mr. E. Tompson Courtney
Mrs. Henry G. Wells, Jr., 2013 Board President
Miss Mallory Margo Linton and her father, Mr. John Francis Linton
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Mrs. Glenn Allen Hoskins, Mrs. Adolph F. Rupp III, Mrs. Beasley Willis
Miss Jennings Hart Brotherton dancing with her father, Mr. Roderick Lee Brotherton
Miss Natalie Maurine Stigers dancing with her father, Dr. David Ross Stigers
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H’ARTFUL OF FUN
Te Living Arts & Science Center’s 24th Annual H’Artful of Fun, Nightfall, was held in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Tis popular event supports the creative and educational arts and science exhibits, programs, and events provided by the Living Arts & Science Center for more than 40,000 Kentuckians each year.
Photography by Alexandria Eye
Zachary and Hilary Murray
Mike Green, Becky Self
Danny McCary, Daniele Rice, Tom Polites
Rob and Elizabeth Williams
Lisa Zumstein, Carrie Halvorsen
Brandon and Valerie Marshall
Blake and Alicia Cox
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Sarah and Jessee Galliers
Traci Kerick, Helue Shalash
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WILD GAME DINNER
Friends of Cardinal Hill Hospital were joined by sporting and hunting enthusiasts for the Hospital’s annual Wild Game Dinner, held at Te Campbell House and prepared by local chefs using meats ranging from bison to venison. Dinner was accompanied by live music along with silent and live auctions.
Photography by Alexandria Eye
Dave Harris, Mitch Varnarht
Marley Tribble, Sarah Lubby
Michelle Graybeal, MJ White, Cindy Jacobelli
Brian Kelly, Richard Chadick, Libby Kelly
K Smith, Bobbie Gray
Ned Wertz, Sandi Wertz
Cameron and Meredith Clark
Bill Lester, Katrina Lester
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Pam Donovan, Sandy Frey
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