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Don’t Miss: All of Everything: Todd
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Discover: The Campfire Experience makes it
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Sophisticated Society
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Jefferson Series
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Columbus Academy Celebration of Leadership
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Harmony Project Holiday Concert
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LifeCare Alliance Big Wheels
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United Way Young Professionals'
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Recreation Unlimited Foundation Flavors
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Dream in Motion
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Of Note... Sofa So Good
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Strike up the Sand
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Runway Takeaways
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Curating a Lifestyle: Once in a Lifetime
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Message on a Bottle
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Rolling in the Deep
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It takes a village to raise a child, they say - and, apparently, to make a magazine. Especially with this issue, I am grateful for the dozens of unsung, sometimes unrecognized contributors who make Sophisticated Living columbus possible every other month. From ever-patient graphic designers who kindly take missed deadlines and whip them into shape (Jason, Jake, and Kellie) to a myriad of writers, photographers, editors, and art directors (Bridget, James, Betsy, Charlotte, Susan, and Abby) to PR pros who jump in for a last minute opportunity or provide outstanding material (Lisa, Sylke, Melissa, Lynette, Kathy, and Sarah) to every advertiser who invests in the finished product, there simply are not words for my appreciation. Every time it seems like we just aren’t going to ever get to press, each time we wrestle with just the right cover image or story focus, it always seems to finally come together into a product of which every contributing member should feel immensely proud. Recently, our village at Sophisticated Living Columbus has been expanding organically, from readers who reach out with story ideas or kudos for what we are doing and purposefully, as our team takes a deeper dive with important organizations and companies in Columbus. Heading into our fourth year as the only luxury lifestyle glossy in central Ohio, we are keenly aware of not only the opportunity to cater to the passions and aspirations of our readers, but the importance of covering the people, places, and projects that are protecting, shaping, and cultivating our community. We hope you will enjoy the stories in this issue as much as we enjoyed bringing them to you. Warm wishes,
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Visitors have until April 15 to catch the exhibit at The Wex
Wexner Center Director of Exhibitions Management Megan Cavanaugh with Todd Oldham
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ALL OF EVERYTHING: TODD OLDHAM FASHION COMES TO THE WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS Written by Amelia Jeffers / Photography by Katie Spengler As winter makes way for spring, The Wex is doing its part to bring some color to Columbus - in the form of plaid, tie dye, sequins, beads, fine embroidery, and faux fur. Through April 15, 2018, visitors to the contemporary art laboratory and exhibition space on OSU’s campus will be treated to the the first “full-dress” retrospective of iconic American designer Todd Oldham’s exuberantly styled and deliriously embellished fashion work from the 1990s. Launched on February 2 with a packed crowd for the preview party (and an opportunity to meet the man himself!), All of Everything focuses on a single decade—from 1989 to 1999— when Oldham blazed through the New York fashion world, reshaping the runway landscape with brilliant garments inspired by everything from Persian carpets to thrift store finds. His ingenuity with fashion ultimately led to an ever more expansive studio practice encompassing furniture design, book publishing, filmmaking, photography, and the production of DIY craft kits for children and adults. Featuring more than 70 ensembles, All of Everything draws extensively from the Todd Oldham Studio archives, a portion of which was recently donated to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Museum. The exhibition was curated by Kate Irvin, Curator, Costume and Textiles at the RISD Museum; the Wex is the only other venue for the show, where it will be overseen by Megan Cavanaugh, Director of Exhibitions Management. Wex 14 slmag.net
director Sherri Geldin notes, “Todd Oldham’s 10 years in the fashion world was marked by bold imagination, irreverent wit, and a near promiscuous delight in upending traditional fashion decorum and dictates. Viewers will be amazed by the sheer audacity of Oldham’s materials, ornamentation, and ‘cheeky’ chic, while at the same time awed by the designer’s exquisite mastery of intricate fabrication and detail.” The respective installations at RISD and the Wex were designed by Oldham, who took his inspiration from French formal gardens. His appreciation for the labor involved in each creation kept Oldham from holding sample sales as most designers do, resulting in an especially rich storehouse of pieces to cull from for this exhibition. All of Everything opens with footage of several of Oldham’s runway shows; he was among the first to work with African American models Tyra Banks and Naomi Campbell on the catwalk, as well as rising supermodels Cindy Crawford, Kate Moss, and Christy Turlington. The exhibition also features an array of Oldham-designed accessories and buttons and a selection of paper collage works—another outlet for his obsession with vibrant shades and dense patterns. In all, the exhibition offers an immersive, wonderfully fun opportunity to reflect on the talents of one of the most influential and uniquely versatile designers working today. For more information, visit wexarts.org. sl
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THE CAMPFIRE EXPERIENCE MAKES IT EASY TO SHARE THE FUN OF CAMPING IN COMFORT Written by Bridget Williams I spent many a happy summer vacation as a child sleeping in a tent pitched in national park campgrounds from Acadia to Yellowstone. To this day, the smell of dewy grass or the smoky aroma from the remnants of a fire call to mind those idyllic days. As much as I loved the experience when I was younger, and as much as I hate to admit it now that I’m older, organizing the logistics and dealing with the less savory aspects are two things that keep me from revisiting the great outdoors in this fashion. Amy Gillespie, the “mompreneur” founder of The Campfire Experience, and self-proclaimed “free spirit,” also had a similar experience as a child. She said that she grew up loving camping and later came to appreciate the positive energy found in camping villages at music festivals such as Bonnaroo. While her affinity for the experience of being out in a new place and making organic connections with people remained strong, as she got older, she didn’t love the “camping part of camping,” i.e., setting up camp. Initially envisioned as a “side hustle,” to her successful corporate career in brand strategy and marketing, Gillespie seized on the current wave of interest in immersive, experiential travel and events to launch The Campfire Experience in January of 2016. Her company employs a multi-faceted approach to offering full-service glamping for groups ranging in size from a backyard tent for two, to outdoor festivals of all stripes, as well as endlessly Instagram-able boho-style wedding villages. As soon as she hung out her shingle clients came 16 slmag.net
calling and they haven’t stopped. In her first year alone, one corporate client engaged her to stage eight events around the United States. Utilizing spacious Sibley bell tents, originally designed in 1858, available configurations and amenities are virtually endless, and can include mattresses by Tuft & Needles, Fab Habitat rugs and reclaimed wood furnishings to name a few. Not exclusive to the outdoors, one event called for setting up a boho lounge inside of a bank vault. Clients have included a weekend-in-the-woods yoga festival in Detroit to a corporate event for Abercrombie & Fitch. For those looking to take their adventures on the road, the company has a spectacularly restored 1940s teardrop trailer with air-conditioning available for rent (fully equipped from $159/night). You don’t have to wait for a festival or wedding invitation to partake of the Campfire Experience; regular Campfire Sessions pop up in interesting and unusual locations around Columbus, allowing small groups to experience intimate moments around the fire accentuated by great live music. A video recording of each pop up serves as a music video for the artists and a great souvenir for participants. Event information and registration can be found at facebook.com/CampDifferent/ or at thecampfireexperience.com. “With my passion for the campfire experience I set out to create a business for people like me. In doing so, I am sharing a bit of my heart and soul in hopes that you have the chance to create your own campfire experience,” said Gillespie. sl
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Ready to Wear Fashion Week; modeaparis.com All of Everything: Todd Oldham Fashion (through April 15); wexarts.org Operation Feed (though June 31); midohiofoodbank.org Big Wish Gala, Hilton Easton; oki.wish.org An Evening with Art, columbusmuseum.org Gallery Hop, Short North; shortnorth.org Todd Oldham and Michael Weiss in Conversation, Wexner Center for the Arts; wexarts.org USPA Gold Cup, Intl. Polo Club Palm Beach; internationalpoloclub.com Women’s Leadership Breakfast, Columbus School for Girls, 7:30a; columbusschoolforgirls.org Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance; ameliaconcours.org Off the Grid presented by GenWex, Wexner Center for the Arts; wexarts.org Opera Columbus Gala, Strongwater Food + Spirits; operacolumbus.org Asia Week, NYC; asiaweekny.com Moby Dick Deckle Edges Spotlight Tour, 11a, Pizzuti Collection; pizzuticollection.org 14th Annual Charleston Antiques Show; historiccharleston.org BalletMet’s Tour de Force: A Collection of Short Ballets, Ohio Theatre; balletmet.org Family Day Series, 12a-5p, Pizzuti Collection; pizzuticollection.org American Red Cross - Humanitarian of the Year; redcross.org/ohiobuckeye
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JEFFERSON SERIES
The New Albany Community Foundation continued the fifth season of its Jefferson Series with General Michael Hayden, Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency; General Stanley A. McChrystal, Former Commander of U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan, Bestselling Author and Co-Founder of the McChrystal Group and General Peter Pace, U.S. Marine Corps, Retired, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Dr. Fareed Zakaria, Host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS and Columnist, The Washington Post, joined these distinguished military leaders as the evening’s moderator. Representing 100 years of military services and 12 stars collectively, the Generals had a candid discussion on national security and global affairs in front of a sold-out audience at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts. Over 100 local veterans, active duty military, and JROTC were also in attendance, joining as onstage guests. The group was greeted by the Generals before the program. The evening was made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Donna & Nick Akins Fund, Karen & Irving Dennis Family Fund, Christine & Jeffrey Rodek Fund, Lynne & Steve Smith Family Fund, Leslie H. Wexner Jefferson Series Fund, Abercrombie & Fitch, Conway Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Beatrice Wolper, Trustee, Ruscilli Construction Co., Inc., American Electric Power, Bob-Boyd Lincoln of Columbus, NAI Ohio Equities, National Veterans Memorial & Museum and Southeastern Equipment Co., Inc.
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COLUMBUS ACADEMY CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP
The Celebration of Leadership is an annual speaker series for students during the day and donors, faculty and staff at night, hosted by Columbus Academy and Academy parents, Leslie and Abigail Wexner that serves as an appreciation event and stimulus for donors contributing at leadership levels ($3,000 or more) to the school’s $1.6M Annual Fund. The name, “Celebration of Leadership” references the philanthropic leadership of these donors to the school. The 14th annual Celebration of Leadership featured acclaimed author J.D. Vance, who spoke about his life as chronicled in his bestselling book, “Hillbilly Elegy.”
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On December 7, Harmony Project undertook its most ambitious effort to date--the production of The Concert For US, featuring a cast of nearly 1,000 people-- choir members, dancers, and guest artists including Grassinine, Capital University World Percussion, Momentum, and Opera Columbus' Peggy Kriha Dye, accompanied by Harmony's own 30-piece band and orchestra. With nearly 7,000 in attendance, Harmony Project invited 30 local nonprofit organizations to share their missions and wish lists for 2018 with the audience, inspiring neighbors to move to action through volunteer service and in-kind giving. The event also featured a pre-concert VIP Reception for sponsors, major donors, and designated ticket-holders. More than 350 attended and remarks were provided by Jane Pauley (concert Guest Host and host of CBS Sunday Morning), David Brown (Harmony Project Founder and Creative Director), and Jason Miller of Ohio Health (who served as a lead sponsor). Mark your calendars now forHarmonyProject's spring production-June 7that the Columbus Commons.
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During LifeCare Alliance’s black-tie gala, Big Wheels, more than 450 guests enjoyed a lavish meal courtesy of L.A. Catering and an evening of fabulous silent and live auction items. The signature fundraising event, held on Saturday, February 3, benefits over 20,000 clients of LifeCare Alliance. Attendees raised over $500,000, allowing Big Wheels to ensure that future generations have access to life-sustaining services through LifeCare Alliance’s signature programs. 6 4
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UNITED WAY YOUNG PROFESSIONALS' ROARING 20S PARTY
More than 120 guests gathered at the Columbus Idea Foundry on October 14, 2017 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of United Way of Central Ohio’s Young Leadership Group and to honor the evening’s two award winners. Peggy Simmons of American Electric Power received the Robert S. Crane, Jr. Young Philanthropist Award and Laurie Stein Marsh of Leadership Columbus received the Legacy Leader Award. Attendees enjoyed entertainment, including a live jazz band, pop-up dance performances, and a silent film, and participated in the Innovation Station competition, where four new social enterprises were featured. Over the past 25 years, YLG members have contributed more than $52 million to improve their community and to engage the next generation of leaders in central Ohio through philanthropy, personal growth opportunities and community involvement.
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RECREATION UNLIMITED FOUNDATION FLAVORS OF THE VINE WINE TASTING & AUCTION
On February 9, Recreation Unlimited Foundation Board Chair Charles Ruma, the Board of Directors, Presenting Sponsor The Ginni Ragan Family, and numerous volunteers came together with sponsors, auction donors and twelve wine distributors for the 26th annual Flavors of the Vine Wine Tasting & Auction at the Hilton Polaris. Raising a recordsetting $224,000 in revenue, the number #1 charity wine tasting event in central Ohio supports the 2018 Recreation Unlimited camp programs serving over 3,200 campers with disabilities and health concerns annually. For more information about Recreation Unlimited Foundation events, please visit our website at www.recreationunlimited.org or contact Paul Huttlin or Holli Hess at (740) 548-7006.
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THE GREATER OUTDOORS Princess Cruises makes it easy to experience more of Alaska by land, sea, and air. Written by Patti Bailey / Photography by Tony Bailey The allure of Alaska is undeniable. It is a fascination rooted in tales—some tall, others true—relayed first by Russian explorers, and continuing with Spanish, British and American expeditioners, traders, whalers and prospectors who spoke about Eskimos and other indigenous people swaddled in furs, mushing dog teams, and hunting and scavenging in order to survive in harsh conditions that at times seemed hardly fit for man or beast. Accounts of this vast and rugged remoteness, combined later with illustrations and then photographic images of unimaginable and unblemished natural beauty, continue to fuel the fire of the imagination and make the destination a perennial bucket list trip. A little more than 700,000 people live in the largest US state (almost half of those in Anchorage), making Alaska’s vast expanses of achingly beautiful, untamed wilderness
seem unattainable, unless you are one of its native peoples, an adventurous outdoorsy type, or among the hearty souls populating its smattering of cities. As I don’t fit into any of the aforementioned categories but still longed to experience all that Alaska has to offer, I booked an 11-day Denali Explorer land and sea tour with Princess Cruises. In 1969 the Princess Italia brought 525 passengers to Alaska; in 2019, Royal Princess, the company’s largest ship ever deployed to the region, will deliver awe-inspiring moments to 3,500 guests. Thanks to a half-century of experience in providing cruise and cruisetour vacations, Princess has built a unique infrastructure in Alaska, encompassing five riverside lodges, rail service and stateof-the-art ships, which allow travelers to get to the heart of the great outdoors without sacrificing any creature comforts. slmag.net
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ideal for viewing, the lodge sounds a “Mountain is Out” call. The property’s newly opened, one-of-a-kind 500-square-foot treehouse, constructed by Pete Nelson of Animal Planet’s show “Treehouse Masters” is the ideal spot to take in the view. Our visit fortuitously coincided with an ideal time to view the Northern Lights, and we quickly discovered that like the weather, the aurora can be unpredictable. Rather than stay awake all night staring up at the sky and waiting for the light show, we listened for the lodge’s Northern Lights alert before bundling up and heading outside to be transfixed by the otherworldly bands of green light. We continued our journey by motor coach for the two-hour drive to the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge. Along the way, we travelled through an amazing landscape of snow-capped mountain peaks, fast-flowing streams and trees with yellow foliage so vibrant they appeared to be alight. The 656-room lodge is located in Denali Village, just one mile from the entrance to the six-million-acre Denali National Park. When weather conditions cancelled our planned glacier landing flight, we substituted an exhilarating ATV tour of a dry glacier, which quickly abated any disappointment I’d been feeling over the aborted flight. Back at the lodge during a pre-dinner cocktail reception, a friendly riot nearly broke out when everyone scrambledto hold the evening’s honored guests: a pack of sled dog puppies.
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Princess Cruises’ Direct-To-The-Wilderness rail service comfortably transported us for the duration of the eight-hour trip from the Denali lodge to the cruise ship, which was docked in the coastal town of Whittier. Featuring some of the largest domed windows ever built for a rail car, we didn’t miss a second of the scenery along the 300-mile journey. A Princess Cruises representative took care of the check-in process for the ship along the way, which made the transition from shore to ship seamless. Our cabin aboard the Star Princess was outfitted with a bespoke mattress, developed in consultation with board-certified sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus, as part of the company’s premier sleep program, an initiative that optimizes staterooms for a sleepfriendly sensory experience. Eighty percent of all outside cabins on the ship boast a private balcony; the opportunity to watch a glacier calving from ours is a sight I won’t soon forget. From small bites in the Vine Room wine bar to a black-tie dinner at Sabitini’s Italian restaurant, the cuisine on board was outstanding, supported by the fact that the quality of the Princess dining experience
has been recognized by the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, which has inducted all of the company's ships into the exclusive gastronomic society. Across the board, traditional European dishes are blended with contemporary cuisine with a focus on seasonal foods, flavorful sauces, herbs and lighter fare to please a wide variety of tastes. When we weren’t ogling glaciers as tall as a 24-story building in Glacier Bay, riding a train to White Pass Summit at the US/ Canadian border, exploring historic waterfront towns, and watching in amazement as bears nabbed salmon from the river during a high-speed boat cruise, we were taking advantage of onboard amenities. We enjoyed a dreamy massage in the Lotus Spa, blended our own Silverado wines with a sommelier, recapped each day’s adventures with new friends over cocktails in Crooner’s Martini Bar and relaxed in the library. Even with all of the ship’s outstanding amenities, Mother Nature remains the real star of the show; Princess Cruises is simply her publicity manager, making sure that everyone gets to experience her best performances. For more information visit princess.com. sl slmag.net
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Bibliotaph... Spring Gleaning
Compiled by Victoria Chase
Nationally recognized landscape designer Susan Morrison draws on her years of experience to show you how to take advantage of a small yard. Her tips are supplemented by photos of small gardens of varying designs found throughout the country. Susan Morrison - The Less Is More Garden: Big Ideas for Designing Your Small Yard - Hardcover, 256 pages, Timber Press (timberpress.com) A collection of images by photographer Claire Takacs of more than sixty of the world's most beautiful gardens, from iconic public spaces to contemplative private places. Claire Takacs Dreamscapes: Inspiration and Beauty in Gardens Near and Far - Hardcover, 304 pages, Hardie Grant Books (chroniclebooks.com) This photo series is photographer Kenji Toma’s homage to botanical illustrations found in flower encyclopedias of the 19th century. Before the advent of color photography, images were illustrated with the purpose of replicating the botanic subject as close to reality as possible. Toma is interested in doing the exact opposite with the photographic medium. The result is a highly contemporary and fascinating revival of the concept of the botanical encyclopedia. Kenji Toma - The Most Beautiful Flowers - Hardcover, 196 pages, Kehrer Verlag (kehrerverlag.com)
Avid gardener and author Gisela Keil partnered with commercial photographer JĂźrgen Becker to capture 365 photos of some of the world's most exquisite gardens. Each image is accompanied by planting tips and techniques and botanical facts. Gisela Keil - A Year in the Garden: 365 Inspirational Gardens and Garden Tips - Hardcover, 744 pages, Prestel Publishing (randomhouse.com)
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Using intriguing stories and stunning full-color illustrations, Loves Me, Loves Me Not, introduces readers to flowers that have been conveying message for centuries. Author Peter Loewer writes: "The language of flowers is a delightful idea. In the world of cell phones and mass communications, sending a simple bouquet that tells a tale of love and affection seems to be a great idea whose time has come again." Peter Loewer - Loves Me, Loves Me Not: The Hidden Language of Flowers - Hardcover, 112 pages, Skyhorse Publishing (skyhorsepublishing.com)
For most of her career, artist Rebecca Louise Law has created massive installations that recreate the fields of flowers that delighted her as a child. This book is the most comprehensive collection to date of Law's work, including the evolution of her craft and why she uses preserved flowers as a sculptural material. Rebecca Louise Law Life in Death - Hardcover, The University of Chicago Press (press.uchicago,edu) Antonio Bond, owner of Transplants Floral, an independent floral boutique in Austin, Texas, scours the American Southwest in search of trinkets, bones and other items of intrigue to work into his almost otherworldly floral designs. This book boasts 200 photographs of his most compelling creations, which are accompanied by commentary on the elements comprising each piece and the design process. Antonio Bond - Transplants: Eclectic Floral Design - Hardcover, 224 pages, Blue Star Press (bluestarpress.com) Between 1914 and 1950, Ellen Shipman (1869–1950) designed more than 600 gardens in the United States, from Long Island's Gold Coast to the state of Washington. Her secluded, lush formal gardens attracted a clientele that included Fords, Edisons, Astors, and du Ponts. This book outlines her major works, richly illustrated with plans and photographs. Judith B. Tankard - Ellen Shipman and the American Garden Hardcover, 320 pages, University of Georgia Press (ugapress.org) In this children's book, originally published in French, vibrant watercolors by Vincent Gravé are accompanied by lively text penned by landscape designer Gilles Clément intended to teach young readers not only what’s involved in planning a garden, but how plants, insects, and humans interact all year long to make the garden thrive. Gilles Clément - A Big Garden - Hardcover, 32 pages, Prestel Publishing (randomhouse.com)
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DREAM IN MOTION
The Dallara Stradale represents the culmination of racecar engineer Giampaolo Dallara’s exemplary career in motorsports. Written by Andre James
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Now counted among the world’s most venerable racecar engineers, Giampaolo Dallara began his automotive career at Ferrari soon after graduating from college in 1959. Before the age of 40, Dallara held positions at Maserati, Lamborghini (where he was one of the engineers of the original Miura), and De Tomaso (to design a Formula 1 car), before founding his eponymous engineering business in 1972 in his hometown of Parma, Italy. On any given weekend, some 300 Dallara cars race on circuits around the world and in different formulas. The company also provides consulting service for top-tier car brands, including Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bugatti, Ferrari, KTM, Lamborghini, Maserati and Porsche. Despite all of his accomplishments, one thing eluded Dallara: designing a road car that bore his name. That changed on November 16, 2017, his 81st birthday, with the unveiling of the Dallara Stradale, designed in partnership with Lowie Vermeersch, CEO and Creative Director of Granstudio, a Turin-based boutique design consultancy. “This project sums up everything we learned from racing and from collaborations with our clients, and I am convinced that those who will use this car will be able to try the pleasure of
driving for the sake of driving,” said Dallara. “They will get in the car to take a nice ride and to experience the pleasure of driving.” Twenty years in the making, and drawing on Dallara’s motorsports experience, the largely carbon fiber Dallara Stradale was developed using the company’s industry-leading wind tunnel and computer simulators. Weighing in at a mere 1885-pounds in its lightest configuration—a barchetta speedster sans windshield—the car is powered by a mid-mounted Ford EcoBoost 2.4-liter engine that boasts 400-hp. The 0-60mph sprint takes 3.25-seconds; top speed is 174mph. With a design dictated by maximizing aerodynamic efficiency, the exterior has several available configurations. There are no doors in the conventional sense, as driver and passenger enter by stepping over the body of the car. With the addition of a carbon-fiber and polycarbonate windshield, the car becomes a roadster; adding a T-frame makes it a targa; attaching a pair of top-hinged gullwing doors transforms the car into a coupe. Trackminded drivers can opt for a rear wing, which provides access to exceptional levels of downforce.
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“Designing the Dallara Stradale was really like transforming the dream of Giampaolo Dallara to make his own road car into a sculpture,” said Vermeersch, who was named to Automobile Magazine’s 2010 list of the “World’s 25 Most Influential Car Designers”. “It was a dream that was rooted in the timeless beauty of his Miura and fueled by a long career full of passion for the race. So, we avoided to impose a preconceived and fixed idea of the styling, but we allowed its shape to stylistically evolve during the process in a continuous interaction with Dallara's engineers, guided by a clear sense of harmony and proportions. Only in this way we could find a shape that is an absolute synthesis between performance and aesthetics.” The engine, which drives the rear wheels via a six-speed gearbox (either traditional manual or automated manual using a paddleshift system), is mounted transversely, meaning that the engine's crankshaft axis is perpendicular to the long axis of the vehicle. Supercar engineer Loris Bicocchi, who has worked for Bugatti, Pagani and Koenigsegg, was tapped to lead the chassis-development program. “For some time now, Mr. Dallara has been telling me, ‘Loris, when we find the time to make our road car, I would like you to test it for us.’ I penciled this in since then,” said Bicocchi. The combination of weight, vehicle dynamics and aerodynamics, along with customized Pirelli tires, allow drivers to reach lateral
accelerations beyond 2G under normal conditions of use. Excellent control is enabled by Bosch ESP stability control systems. Bicocchi added that the car is “Fast but safe; stability, traction and braking controls seldom intervene. It is amazing because it lets you drive and does not give you anxiety; it has a great performance both on the mountain roads and on track. It has a brilliant engine, and its light weight allows for an authentic supercar performance.” The interior, stripped down to the basics and awash in carbon fiber, is laid out to maximize physical contact between the driver and the vehicle. Dashboard instrumentation is driver-centric and supplied via a motorsports-style display screen. When mounting the windscreen, a special control panel cover is provided with integrated additional commands for the windscreen wipers. Though street legal, extended trips may prove impractical as storage is limited to a pair of bins accessed by removing the backseat supports that are large enough to accommodate a race helmet, as well as a small compartment behind the engine. The base price for the Dallara Stradale is approximately $182,500; add an additional $37,000 for the windshield, roof, and doors. All of the vehicles produced for the debut were spoken for at the time of the unveiling this past November, and the company says it will limit production over the next five years to 600 cars (dallara.it). sl
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Of Note... Sofa So Good
Compiled by Colin Dennis
Clockwise from top left: Monterey sofa from Badgley Mischka Home (badgleymischka.com), Culpepper upholstered outdoor sofa from Century Furniture (centuryfurniture.com), Drake sofa from Kindel Furniture (kindelfurniture.com), Greta sofa in Mango Pewter from Studio A Home (studioa-home.com), Belt sofa by Moroso (chaplins.co.uk).
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Clockwise from top left: Trevisan sofa from Oficina Inglesa (oficinainglesa.com), Albert sofa by Albert Sack for Hickory Chair (hickorychair.com), Vamp sofa from Koket (bykoket. com), BRIXX by Lorenza Bozzoli is DEDON's first fully upholstered outdoor collection (dedon.us), Boutique Botero sofa by Marcel Wanders for Moooi (moooi.com), Hector sofa from Armani Casa (armanicasa.com), Fingerprint Ribbon sofa from bunakara (bunakara.com).
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STRIKE UP THE SAND Opened during the Jazz Age, The Don CeSar hotel reigns as the crown jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Written by Caylee Matthews
Any person, place or thing approaching the century mark has undoubtedly experienced its fair share of trials and triumphs. Such is the case for Florida’s “Pink Palace,” The Don CeSar hotel, which commands a covetable stretch of powdery sand on St. Pete Beach. Opened during the height of the Roaring 20s, developer Thomas Rowe spent $1.25-million (300% over his original budget) on the 220-room property. Designed by Indianapolis architect Henry Dupont, the striking exterior represents a combination of Mediterranean and Moorish styles borrowed from developments in Palm Beach, Coral Gables and Boca Raton. The façade’s pink pigmentation defines the structure from any other for miles around, and creates a dramatic feeling of arrival as the hotel comes into view at the crest of the causeway bridge; it also happens to be the perfect complement to frequent cotton candy-colored sunsets. The Don CeSar quickly became a playground for high society, attracting the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Al Capone. It weathered the Great Depression largely in part due to a three-year deal made with Yankees owner Jacob Rupert to house the team there during spring training. 48 slmag.net
Following the unexpected death of Rowe, who didn’t have a will, the property was left to his estranged wife. Not as passionate about the hotel as her late husband, she allowed it to gradually fall into a state of disrepair. The hotel was sold to the Army during World War II for $450,000 and converted into a military hospital, then an Air Force convalescent center, and finally a Veterans Administration Regional Office (which vacated the property in 1967). After sitting empty for two years, the dilapidated and graffiticovered hotel was scheduled to be torn town, but outcry from local residents stopped the wrecking ball. A succession of new owners and a string of ongoing improvements and additions have allowed the property, a founding member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America to rise, like the proverbial phoenix, and reclaim its status as the crown jewel of Florida’s Gulf Coast. It has been awarded Four Diamonds from AAA every year since 1980. Today, the independently owned resort hotel boasts 277 guest rooms (36 of which are suites), six restaurants and lounges, two heated pools, ample event space, a spa and fitness center, Camp CeSar Kids Camp, the Shoppes of The Don and access to beach rentals and water sports. There’s certainly enough going on that it would be easy to spend a long weekend entirely on property.
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With treatments inspired by the oceans of the world, the 11,000-square-foot Spa Oceana features 16 treatment rooms and a rooftop relaxing terrace that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. During my signature Hamsa Healing Ritual, I felt like an ear of corn as warm melted shea butter was poured over me prior to a balancing massage, which was preceded by a sound healing ceremony with Tibetan singing bowls. Relaxing continues poolside, where scheduled treats—from chilled towels to smoothie shots—are delivered throughout the day. Complimentary half-day kids camp is ideal for parents looking to squeeze in a little “me” time. A wide, white sand beach that stretches for miles in either direction is just steps away (complimentary nonmotorized watersports are available from 8-10am each day). The pinnacle of on-property dining is the award-winning Maritana Grille. Request a seat by the saltwater aquarium and you may find yourself dining eye to eye with a five-foot eel. The menu is comprised of locally sourced coastal cuisine and complemented by an extensive wine list. The Big Reveal, Maritana’s signature dessert, is a spectacle not to be missed. Casual, alfresco dining is offered at Sea Porch and The Beachcomber Bar & Grill. Beginning with Cuban Bread French toast at breakfast through Low Country Shrimp &
Grits at dinner, the Sea Porch serves up comfort food catering to all appetites. The Kronut Burger at The Beachcomber is a worthwhile indulgence. Both The Rowe Bar and Lobby Bar offer signature seasonal craft cocktails and local beers. The latter offers live music nightly in addition to Prime Time Bar Bites and Early Bird and Late-Night Craving menus. A favorite among young and old is Uncle Andy’s Ice Cream Parlor, which serves locally made small-batch Working Cow ice cream. Should you wish to venture outside the comfortable confines of the resort, there are a number of touristy towns nearby that seem to have changed little since I first visited the area some 30 years ago (an observation that elicited satisfied smiles from locals). While exploring a quiet residential neighborhood near The Don CeSar, we discovered Grace Restaurant in Pass-a-Grille Beach, a charming place that has a list of signature cocktails all named after local dogs, and an ambitious, upscale menu. A host of greater Tampa Bay area attractions are within a 30-minute drive, including The Dali Museum, premier shopping and dining at Sundial in downtown St. Pete, Tampa Bay Rays baseball at Tropicana Field and access to championship golf courses. Room rates at The Don CeSar start at $279/night. For more information visit doncesar.com. sl
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Runway Takeaways from London and Paris
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3.Paradis AW 18 Entitled “EACH ONE TEACH ONE," the fabrics, finishes, shapes and details in the collection are heavily influenced by the 1968 youth counterculture and revolutionary ideas of the past and present. Collection photography by Fabien Montique parallels a series of corner photography taken by Irving Penn in 1968.
Astrid Andersen Ready-to-Wear and Bespoke AW 2018 Buffalo-era London was the inspiration for both the RTW and bespoke collections, a mash-up between the decadent and the rave. Fabrics in the RTW collection include colorful silk jacquard, custom printed silks, tweeds, tartans, glitter organza and puffer fabrications. Saga Furs provided inspiration and technical support for the bespoke collection.
Christopher Raeburn AW 18 Entitled “Immerse,” the collection draws inspiration from the beauty and fragility of the oceans, with a focus on responsible design and sourcing. Royal Air Force helicopter winchman coveralls, parachutes, and Russian and Danish naval blankets are among the pieces reworked into contemporary fashion items. Raeburn partnered with both cold water surf brand Finisterre to create functional outerwear, knitwear and tees, along with explorer footwear brand Palladium to devise a range of innovative footwear that embraces Raeburn’s sustainable design manifesto.
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Ziad Nakad Couture SS 18 Demeter, goddess of the harvest, served as the inspiration for the collection. Nakad is a master of precise silk embroidery and sublimated tulles. Intricate representations of wheat stalks are sprinkled throughout the collection in tribute to the goddess and as a symbol of accomplishment and peace.
Maria Aristidou Couture SS 18 A specialist in couture knitwear, Aristidou conjured a colorful fantasy world for her spring/summer daywear and eveningwear collection. Flower patterns in silk viscose and metallic yarns in elaborate embroideries decorate her luxurious knit fabric creations.
Rani Zakhem Couture SS 18 This was Rani Zakhem’s first couture fashion show in Paris. The concept of fire in various forms weaves throughout the sumptuous collection, which Zakhem says is dedicated to a “volcanic woman”. Geometric forms and draped silhouettes call to mind the disco era and designs by Halston. Other looks pay homage to the likes of Jean-Louis Scherrer, Yves Saint Laurent and Madame Grès.
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Kent & Curwen Under creative director Daniel Kern, the brand staged a presentation of their largest collection to date in January at their new London store in Covent Garden. Campaign images by British photographer and filmmaker Perry Ogden feature young London sportsmen and creatives. Founded in 1926, David Beckham became a majority owner of the brand in 2015.
What We Wear AW 18 For their third season, What We Wear tapped into the mindset of the modern-day, minimalistic man that comfortably sits under the radar, camouflaged with khaki, grey, navy, and black against hints of neon orange and reflective strips that are carefully positioned for when the wearer needs to be seen. Footwear to accompany the collection was created in collaboration with Amsterdam-based brand Filling Pieces.
Wood Wood AW 18 Entitled “Before and After,” the collection fuses the contemporary streetwear of Wood Wood with elements of Americana. Classic American wardrobe staples are updated in look and feel, while the transition from childhood to adulthood works as the thematic framework for the collection. Main materials include corduroy, raw denim, army twill, heavy wool, delicate silk and mélange knit, alongside more technical garments incorporating Primaloft insulation.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Once in a Lifetime In the world of art and antiques, jaded professionals are prone to mock words like “unique” and “important,” all the while using them when necessary to influence potential buyers to take note of a particular object. The truth is, to borrow a bit from Mark Twain, there are no new discoveries, only recycled works that we try to package up into the coveted “fresh-to-market” treasure the collecting audience so desperately wants to find. But, every once in a blue moon, a work of art or material culture is found that is so astounding an oversight, the entire world joins the art industry in breathless wonder. Such was the case when the venerable Christie’s auction company announced the fall sale of a portrait, known as Salvator Mundi (Latin for ‘Savior of the World’) by one of the most famous (and possibly the most talented) individuals to have ever lived, Leonardo da Vinci. Known as the ultimate Renaissance man, Leonardo was an accomplished painter, certainly - but also a brilliant scientist, mathematician, astronomer, cartographer and writer. He invented and envisioned concepts and contraptions that would not be developed for hundreds of years after his death. Of his roughly 15 or so works that still exist, two are recognized worldwide and parodied often: the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Based on style and the time period in which he lived and worked, Leonardo’s paintings would be described, considered and sold as “Old Masters,” the term that refers to works by European artists prior to 1800. In the auction world, as with most other industries, marketers rely on the old adage “fish where the fish are biting,” grouping similar styles of art, antiques and collectibles into auctions that appeal to a certain genre of collectors–presuming that when you appeal to a category loved by this defined group, you have a better chance of achieving the highest price for each item. However, Christie’s announced that Salvator Mundi would be included in its fall Post-War and Contemporary Art auction in New York, and set among works by modern masters like Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, and Alexander Calder. A studied, romantic depiction of Christ holding a translucent, rock crystal orb in one hand while giving a benediction with the other, Leonardo’s painting stood in stark contrast to the whimsical colors and abstract forms of nearly every other work in the highpowered evening sale. As a few in the art world pondered why such a significant, in fact unique, painting would be sold out of context, most recognized that Christie’s wasn’t really selling an oil on wood panel by the world’s most famous painter. They were selling a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity, and they chose an audience known for staggering wealth and egos to match.
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Written by Amelia Jeffers
You see, of the fewer than 20 known paintings by Leonardo da Vinci, Salvator Mundi is the only work to have been owned by a private collector and available for purchase. And, Contemporary Art buyers are known to love owning something that no one else can touch–literally and figuratively. As the sale date approached, Christie’s took the painting on the tour of a lifetime, exhibiting it in salerooms across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and culminating in a weeks-long preview at the company’s headquarters in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. So popular was the exhibit that patrons waited for hours to have just a few moments standing in front of the masterpiece. Christie’s even made a video to document viewers’ reactions, mounting a camera at the base of the painting and editing emotional moments of awe and wonder against a backdrop of powerful music. As my teenage son might say, the opportunity was “well-played” by Christie’s. As the art world rumbled and grumbled about the authenticity and condition of the painting, the people who mattered (potential bidders) frothed at the mouth, and estimates and guesstimates as to a final selling price were debated like Super Bowl odds in Vegas. Who would pay millions for a painting that no one can even guarantee was painted by Leonardo? Though the painting had been documented as a commissioned work during his lifetime, multiple copies had been created over the years by students and followers of Leonardo. Records tracing the original work leave gaps of decades through the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries; and, remarkably, when this example came to auction in the 1950s, it was sold for about $50 as a very damaged version by one of Leonardo’s lesser pupils. In 2005, the painting came to auction again, this time at a small auction company in New Orleans. A handful of dealers who specialize in Old Masters put together a partnership and bought the painting for less than $10,000, gambling that underneath an absurd amount of overpainting lay a treasure like no other. Investing in a quality restoration and respected authentication, the team managed to have the painting displayed at the National Gallery of Art as an original Leonardo, and successfully parlayed their investment into a $10M sale to a Swiss dealer in 2013. Each time the painting changed hands, the sales price grew exponentially, until Christie’s hammer fell on an historic night in November for $400,000,000 plus fees to the buyer, which brought the final price to a record-setting, earth-shattering $453M. For more information about the Salvator Mundi, or to view the moving video “The World is Watching” by Christie’s, visit https://tinyurl.com/LeoAtChristies. sl Amelia Jeffers is an nationally-known auctioneer and appraiser who has worked in the fine art, antiques and bespoke collectibles market for over 20 years.
Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519), Salvator Mundi, painted circa 1500 Image copyright and courtesy of Christie’s
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Château Margaux 2015 case and bottle Photo by G. de Bauchene
MESSAGE ON A BOTTLE For the first time in its history, Château Margaux has created a special bottle design to commemorate an exceptional vintage and its iconic vigneron Written by Chloe Geller For more than five centuries, the innovations, talents and shared passion among the succession of families at the helm of Château Margaux have melded to create wines of great distinction. From the end of the 16th century, Château Margaux has been part of the rising elite of the “Premiers Crus” as it was, in fact, well before being sanctioned by the official classification of 1855. Among the most notable bastions of the brand was André Mentzelopoulos, who became its owner in 1977. Today his daughter Corrine and her own daughter Alexandra carry on his legacy, supported by General Manager Philippe Bascaules. Since its founding, the vineyards that comprise 650-acre estate have occupied the same plots at the heart of the Margaux appellation. Over generations, continued experimentation, observation and adaptation to the terroir have enriched the 60 slmag.net
savoir-faire to the point that it has become an integral part of the terroir itself. Awareness of heritage and an openness to modernity (including the construction of new cellars designed by Lord Norman Foster in 2015) allows Château Margaux to create wines that are both softer and more concentrated; they are easier to drink young but have not, however, lost any of their extraordinary aging potential. Technological innovations have also extended to the bottling process, with Château Margaux implementing a number of measures designed to guard against counterfeiting and to enable better means of tracking. A laser marking system extends the tracking of wines beyond the bottling stage, while a bubble-code security system fixed to the cap of all bottles from 2011 onward permits ease of authentication.
New cellar at night Photo by Mathieu Anglada
Corinne Mentzelopoulos and her daughter Alexandra Petit-Mentzelopoulos
North facade of the Château Margaux Photo by Francois Pointe
Vats in the new cellar Photo by Mathieu Anglada
Wines produced at Château Margaux include Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux, produced from 100-percent Sauvignon grapes; Margaux du Château Margaux, a limitedproduction wine only available in a select few restaurants in France, the UK, Japan and the US; Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, which is ready to drink a little earlier, while still having an excellent ageing potential; and Château Margaux Grand Vin, which has been recognized since the 16th century as one of the greatest wines in the world. For the first time in its history, and for this year only, Château Margaux has created a special bottle for its Grand Vin 2015. This wine marks a momentous occasion for the winery, as it was the last to be produced under the supervision of Paul Pontallier, who joined the estate in 1983, and assumed its
general management from 1989 until his untimely passing in March 2016. In place of the usual labels found on standard bottles, magnums, imperials and balthazars, all presentations of Château Margaux Grand Vin 2015 are decorated with a custom screenprinted design affixed to the glass. The bottle design pays tribute to Pontallier while reflecting the winery’s storied cellars and grounds, which are superimposed in grey and gold. The 2015 vintage was the last supervised by Pontallier and Corinne Mentzelopoulos believes the bottle design for this very great vintage is a fitting tribute to a legendary winemaker, who is widely credited with significantly modernizing and improving winemaking at the estate. Available now, the Grand Vin 2015 Vintage retails for $1,200. For more information visit chateau-margaux.com. sl
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A professional diving instrument, the BR 03-92 from Bell & Ross is water-resistant to 300 meters and driven by a Swiss selfwinding mechanical movement within its square steel case ($3,700; bellross.com).
ROLLING IN THE DEEP Watches to dive for Compiled by Colin Dennis For a present-day watch to be officially certified as a "dive watch," it must meet strict guidelines from the International Organization for Standardization. Among the required criteria is water resistance to a minimum of 100 meters; a watch face that is legible in total darkness (in addition to a glowing second hand to indicate that the watch is working, even in blackout conditions); and, magnetic, shock, and chemical resistance. We’ve selected a few of our favorites, all of which are equally suited to blue jeans as the deep blue sea. 62 slmag.net
Clockwise from top left: Ferdinand A. Porsche designed the original Aquatimer Ocean 2000 for IWC Schaffhausen in 1982. Limited to 350 pieces, the Aquatimer Automatic 2000 Edition “35 Years Ocean 2000” (Ref. IW329101) is the thinnest deep-sea diver’s watch in IWC’s collection. Despite the minimal case height, it functions reliably on dives of up to 2,000 meters ($6,999; iwc. com). In 2018, Audemars Piguet is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Royal Oak Offshore. Shown is the Royal Oak Offshore Diver in Day Into Night Purple, one of four new colors available for 2018. Waterresistant to 300m, the purple dial has a “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating. Purple rubber strap with stainless steel pin buckle ($19,900; audemarspiguet.com). In 1892, Edouard Heuer filed the first patent for a watertight case in the history of watchmaking. Since that time, the Aquaracer (a collection created in 2003) has continued to evolve, becoming a sports watch beloved by men and women in equal measure. This Aquaracer Lady comes in steel with a blue mother-of-pearl dial and diamond bezel. It is water-resistant to 300 meters ($3,350; tagheuer.com). First launched in 1953, the Zodiac Sea Wolf was one of the first serious diver watches manufactured and marketed to the general population. This heritage style was relaunched in 2014 with the Super Sea Wolf. This model features a stainless-steel case and uni-directional mineral crystal topring, glossy blue dial and C3 SuperLuminova hands and indexes ($1,195; zodiacwatches.com). Bremont was founded in 2002 by Nick and Giles English with a mission of crafting pilot's watches of exceptional quality. The S500 Supermarine is the brand's first dive watch, water-resistant to 500 meters ($5,095; bremont.com). For 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre released a full range of watches inspired by the Memovox Polaris E859, the 1968 diver’s alarm that is now 50 years old. The Polaris Date resembles the vintage alarm, but is a time-only watch with a date display at three o’clock like the original Polaris. The 42mm solid casebook features an engraving of a diver ($7,750; jaeger-lecoultre.com).
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Clockwise from top left: The Calibre de Cartier Diver watch is water-resistant to 300 meters. Set within a 42mm steel case, the partly snailed blue dial has Super-LumiNova indicators. The blue rubber strap closes with a steel buckle ($7,900; cartier.com). Oris launched the Oris Clipperton Limited Edition in December, 2017. A percentage of funds raised by sales of the 2,000 pieces produced will go towards the protection of the world's oceans.Boasting the same roster of high-performance functions the Oris Aquis is renowned for, the 43.5mm stainless steel case is water-resistant to 300 meters and the case back is embossed with an outline of Clipperton Island and its coordinates ($2,227; oris.ch). Baume & Mercier Clifton Club 10339 is a 42mm automatic watch with a black dial and rubber strap ($2,250; baume-et-mercier.com). Hamilton's iconic submersible Khaki Navy Frogman watch was created for the US naval “frogmen” teams and featured in the 1951 movie The Frogmen, marking the brand’s very first on-screen appearance. Relaunched in 2016, the 42mm stainless steel model shown is water-resistant to 1,000m and ISO 6424 certified, the true seal of divers' watches ($1,095; hamiltonwatch.com). The Breitling Superocean II 42 with Volcano Black dial and black rubber strap is water-resistant to 500m. The rubbermolded fluted unidirectional rotating bezel displays easily discernable large numerals, a countdown of the last 15 dive-time minutes and a triangle with a luminescent marker at 12 o’clock. ($3,400; breitling.com). A reissue of a diving watch from 1960, the lines of the original the Longines Legend Diver watch are repeated, including the domed crystal, reminiscent of the technical limitations of the time. Water-resistant to 300m, the 42-mm stainless steel box houses an L633 automatic mechanical movement and sports an engraving of a diver on its case back ($1,795; longines.com).
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OVER THE RIVER & THROUGH THE WOODS A secluded and sublime sanctuary near old Dublin
Written by Amelia Jeffers / Photography by Jeff McCutcheon
The saltwater pool includes a poolhouse with party terrace above that wraps back around to the first floor of this spectacular residence.
Sometimes a piece of land is so special that it commands stewardship above and beyond typical uses. Minutes from old Dublin and nestled between a busy but scenic Dublin Road and the Scioto River, sits a rare, protected parcel of ground worthy of special reverence. In a perfect world, a responsible, capable landowner comes along and respects the opportunity this kind of land represents. Fortunately, more than 30 years ago, that happened at 5000 Deer Run. With a mind for a family compound that would provide a relaxing retreat for meaningful connection, the home is situated at the center of a seven-plus acre sprawling, wooded ravine. Passing through the gated entry and traveling over a bridge above a rambling creek, the tree-lined drive that leads to the home imparts an instant feeling of tranquility. Prominently positioned atop a stone cliff and overlooking a natural dam and private waterfall, the stone and wood residence, designed in the 80s by renowned, award-winning architecture duo Trott & Bean, makes use of stunning views, with walls of windows that blur the line between inside and out. 66 slmag.net
The grand living room anchors the home with enviable views of the picturesque surroundings.
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The chef's kitchen is light, spacious, and full of artfully placed corners for storage and organization.
Recent updates by noted architect George Acock and acclaimed builder Ralph Fallon showcase the superior craftsmanship and attention to detail for which both are wellknown. Refined, but by no means restrained, the elegant interiors are show-stopping but stop short of being over-the-top. A glass conservatory-style entrance introduces the overarching theme of bringing the outdoors in. Anchored by recently honed marble floors and hardwoods newly stained gray, the interiors resemble something you might spy in a chic New York penthouse. Matte black trim and built-ins highlight and offset the cool greys and soft whites and helps to frame the stunning views. Te x t u re s a re e m p h a s i ze d a s m u c h a s c o l o r i n t h e beautifully neutral home, with natural fiber carpets and 68 slmag.net
embossed leather and wool suiting used as luxe wallcoverings. Furnishings are thoughtfully placed and carefully selected to complement the heft of the architecture, which encompasses graciously proportioned rooms, ample wainscoting, coffered ceilings and 9’ doors. Dramatic lighting at night only maximizes the effect. Though there are grand gathering spaces (a dining room with 16’ ceilings overlooks the pool), more intimate retreats are scattered throughout the residence. A study is adjacent the nearly secret master bedroom, the door tucked into an unassuming corner so that you almost have to be looking for it. Positioned between the study and great room is a cozy sitting area designed for a nightcap or a quiet cup of morning coffee.
A formal but comfortable dining room overlooks the pool area.
A beverage nook is situated between the study and living room.
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The entry to 5000 Deer Run is comparable to a conservatory - stunning and dramatic.
The intimate study offers a buffered segue to the exceedingly private master suite beyond.
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Interiors of this spectacular residence are straight out of an architectural magazine.
A lower level offers addtional options for entertainment and relaxation, including a wine cellar and access to terraced stone paths to the dam below.
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The master is well-positioned for the utmost n privacy, while maximizing the sights and sounds of the stunning landscape.
Designed with the utmost privacy in mind, the master and mistress of the home each have their own bath and separate walk-in closets. In the more masculine of the two spaces there is a steam shower in the bath and the walls of the closet are upholstered with pinstriped wool to complement mahogany cabinetry. In contrast, the opposing space is light and airy with the requisite copious closets concealing their treasures behind glass doors. A large island, soaking tub and covetable vanity station round out the list of enviable amenities. Every detail of the home was designed to take full advantage of the idyllic setting, whose breathtaking views are reminiscent of the hills in Western Pennsylvania that inspired Frank Lloyd Wright to build his masterpiece Fallingwater. A skylit portico off of the family room overlooks the saltwater pool and pool house, and sweeping terraces across the back encourage al fresco
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entertaining. The walkout lower level includes a gracious family room and wine cellar centered between comfortable en suite bedrooms, with walk-out to a tiered stone walking path and access to a dock at the dam and just above the waterfall. Architectural accoutrements aside, arguably this home’s most enviable attribute is providing a feeling of serenity in suburbia, knowing you are minutes from everything but feeling many miles away in your own private paradise. Though only one lucky buyer will have the chance to occupy 5000 Deer Run, a collaboration between the original owner of more than 20 surrounding acres and Lifestyle Communities means the new Deer Run community will open the door for the construction of custom luxury residences on exclusive 2-3 acre sites on a natural landscape that is hard to replicate in central Ohio. sl
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ALL THE BEST PARTIES HAPPEN IN THE KITCHEN The Kitchen hosts events that use communal cooking and food as the focal point for a creative, immersive dining experience. Written by Amelia Jeffers / Photography by James Henthorn
Akin to finding an oasis in the desert, we stepped inside The Kitchen, located on the north edge of German Village, on a dark, cold and snowy Ohio night to find a bright, warm and welcoming dinner party. Snacks were laid out by the entry and people were milling around, with some stepping up to make their own cocktails at the bar. Further beyond, the kitchen was spotless and open, but no one doing much work. Prep stations hinted at what was to come.
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A sense of accomplishment lends to the gratification of a fun, lively and deliciously adventurous evening.
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Table assignments at the community dinners offer a landing spot and sense of connection amongst strangers.
The physical space has a retro-edgy vibe with its punched tin ceiling, exposed brick walls and narrow-plank wood floors. Funky fixtures and big windows–carryovers from the retail days– look out over Livingston and the bright lights of the city beyond. Jen Lindsey and Anne Boninsegna are the architects of the idea, having worked together in the culinary industry in various capacities for more than 15 years. We were directed to our seating assignment: table four, where we would return for dinner with 8 strangers after being dispatched to our “work”. By the end of the night, everyone was exchanging business cards and social media follows, with promises of coffee or connection in the near future. In addition to the new best friends from our table, the pre-dinner cocktail hour offered ample opportunity to meet a variety of fascinating people. One couple, new to Columbus, have been busy exploring the city and getting to know people, places and things to do - The Kitchen seemed a terrific, adventurous option. A vibrant, energetic retired couple makes it a point to do every city tour imaginable– from the Columbus Coffee Connection to the Metro Parks winter walk series to the Ale Trail. Two of the couples in attendance (friends since college) usually take turns hosting dinner, but the wives had tired of cooking and cleaning up, so the husbands wisely looked for an alternative. A restaurateur from southeast Ohio was surprised when his significant other gave him a giftcard to The Kitchen, offering the experience of cooking in someone else’s kitchen for a change
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Self-serve snacks kick off the party and offer an opportunity for mingling (as well as ensuring that no late comers are left behind).
Course two was a delicious corn and bacon chowder.
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Lobster grilled cheese toast was the evening's starter for the Bourbon Lovers' Dinner in January.
The bar offers another opportunity for guests to jump in and participate, with themed cocktails available for aspiring mixologists.
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Cookbooks hint at the learning that is inevitable in the immersive cooking experience at The Kitchen.
Large windows look onto a bustling Livingston Avenue and the City beyond, but the funky, retro vibe keeps the mood comfortable and cozy.
After being seated, there were quick intros and hellos, followed by instructions, and then we were put to work. A very avant-garde concept, participatory dining is the antithesis of a quiet, intimate dinner. We had the luxury of choosing our station, and each looked the way you always wished your kitchen would operate if a Michelin-starred chef had directed the setup. The menu that evening included bourbon tastings paired with a number of courses, including lobster grilled cheese toast, corn and bacon chowder, pecancrusted pork tenderloin and sweet potatoes, and a dessert of a decadent chocolate cookie wrapped around a hunk of savory cheese. The adventurous among us jumped to the lobster toast table where there was a lot of prep. The masochists served their time at the potato station, peeling and slicing and dicing...many hands make light work. This isn’t Thanksgiving dinner for 20, with all of the stress and fuss and timing. The staff cleans up and directs and pinch hits whenever something gets too hard or unpleasant (I can imagine the potato peeling as unpleasant, though I did not engage). Interesting and lively conversation kept the night moving; when one conversation ended, it was easy to start up something new at the next station.
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Bourbon pairings included sweet and savory courses.
Staff at The Kitchen possess a real sense of humor with direction, and they encouraged us to taste as we went about our duties. Expediting the process and making it the process nearly foolproof, all of the ingredients are pre-measured, demonstration-style. The best part of the party is the cleanup, or rather the lack thereof, which is aptly handled by The Kitchen staff. The intimate, hands-on aspect of the shared cooking experience greatly differentiates it from a standard-issue cooking class. Open for drop-in guests (by reservation) and private events, each recipe on the menu is prepared by the guests to create a dinner party fit for every food enthusiast. The Kitchen allows guests to choose from existing themes and menus or collaborate with The Kitchen to develop one that suits your needs. Pricing, available dates, booking information, and general questions can be answered by phone or email. The current calendar of events on their website, which is updated regularly, reflects community dinners for beer lovers, wine aficionados, and themed events like Harry Potter’s Spring Break party (adult-oriented). sl The Kitchen is located at 231 E Livingston Ave. For more information or reservations, visit thekitchencolumbus.com.
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They say that twins have a bond that no one else can understand. Katrina Levy Zidel can testify to that bond. She grew up as an identical twin having traveled throughout the world and landing in Columbus, Ohio at the age of twelve. Upon which her paternal grandparents adopted her and her twin sister, Christy and life began anew. Fast forward to the age of 34, Katrina was faced with the reality of the passing of her her identical twin to brain cancer and was left to navigate life without her rock, her right hand woman, her mirror image. Having had the influence of her paternal grandparents she learned quickly that life will give you twists and turns and it is up to you to make the most of it. So, that is what she did. She and two life long friends decided to create a non-profit called, In Christy’s Shoes that would honor the life and giving nature of her twin sister, Christy and would connect women to resources. These resources are offered through programs funded by In Christy’s Shoes which is committed to the growth, success and sustainability of women everywhere. These twists and turns have become a non-profit that has helped over 4,000 women, collected more than 7,000 pairs of shoes and raised $1,000,000 since inception. Katrina and those who stand behind her will continue to carry on the legacy of her sister Christy; to help those who need it most and to be the sister they wish they had. 1. Shoes... from Vans to Jimmy Choo’s, shoes are my weakness 2. Integrity... it is my moral compass and I never leave home without it 3. Creativity... I love to create and invent things 4. Plan B... my grandmother always taught me to have a back up plan 5. Organization... I love my labeler 6. Multiple toothbrushes... I’m the wife of a dentist 7. Bourbon... too many to name 8. Artisan Cheese... I buy three at a time and my favorite is with truffles 9. People... I love people, from family to friends and everything in between. 10. In Christy’s Shoes... connects me with my twin sister, keeps me humble, motivates me to do more, and shows me the importance of giving back. sl
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