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“Athletes? Puh-lease, they’re just driving in circles really fast,” was my typical response when the racecar-driver-as-athlete debate came up in conversation. Was is the key word here, since the opportunity to just drive really fast in circles behind the wheel of a Ferrari racecar came my way, and on my birthday no less. Tongues were wagging as soon as we arrived at the Dream Racing paddock at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and spied a speed demon’s dreamscape - Ferrari, Lamborghini, et al. – arranged in a tidy row. I hadn’t seen so many good-looking Italians in one place since I took a train from Rome to Milan a few years ago. While a date with an Aventador was tempting, we skipped the baby steps and went right for the biggest dog in the pack, a Ferrari 458 GT Race Car, a most defnitely not street legal model with 570hp and a top speed of 202mph. It also has the distinction of winning the 24 Hours at Le Mans. Before getting behind the wheel, there was an extensive orientation program, including taking a few laps around the track in a simulator to become familiar with the clutch paddle shift and the layout of the circuit. My repeated tendency of approaching turns too fast resulted in several virtual spinouts and a beginning appreciation of the mental acuity needed to be a successful driver. Feeling quite ofcial in my professional racing suit and helmet, our group was escorted to the track, where I met the instructor who would be riding along with me and providing expert guidance as I made my way around the 11 turns of the 1.1-mile asphalt course. I’ve always preferred the throaty rumble produced by a Porsche, but I’ll admit that hearing the high-pitched, full-throttle accelerations as the Ferrari’s whizzed by gave me plenty of goose bumps. I’ll spare you the play-by-play details of my fve-lap experience, but let’s just say I came away from the heart-pounding experience with a whole new appreciation for the professionals who endeavor to race for a living. Maybe they aren’t athletes in the traditional physical sense (though I’ve yet to spy a single driver who could be classifed as being out of shape), but at their level of competition there is defnitely more on the line. Whereas a miscalculation or loss of focus on the track can result in dire consequences, choking on the free throw line or failing to connect with a wide receiver won’t result in a person’s untimely death. Given the opportunity to wrestle with that much horsepower provided insight into the intoxicating allure of mixing moxie with mortality as well as a new outlook on the world of auto racing.
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An Art Advisor’s Guide to Navigating Art Fairs
Written by Anita Heriot
Scene from Cosmoscow 2014. Te 2015 event is scheduled for September 11-13 in Moscow (cosmoscow.com).
Te season is upon us for art fairs. Use this checklist to make your time at an art fair fun and productive. 1. Strategize. Choose a fair. Make a list of the top fve galleries at each fair you want to see. Locate them on the map when you enter each section of the fair, then establish your route to make sure you get to the booths you want to see. 2. Budget. Establish a budget and make a wish list. Dealers want to sell to serious buyers. Know what you are willing to pay and stick to it within 10%. Tere is something for buyers at every level of collecting. 3. Comfort. Eat before you go and bring a snack. Food will be available, but lines can be long and tables/seats unavailable. Wear comfortable shoes and leave large bags and backpacks at home. Charge your phone before you go or bring a backup. Go ahead and enjoy an alcoholic beverage while perusing the shows, it is part of the fun. 4. Navigate. Getting around to all of the fairs can be difcult. Consider opting for the free shuttle or traveling with a group of like-minded collectors. 5. Inquire. Feel free to ask questions about prices and about the artist and his or her work, but be mindful that you do not interrupt a sale in progress. Get on the gallery mailing list. 6. Avoid Faux Pas. Do not approach a gallery to sell your artwork, albeit work you own/have collected or art you have
made. Do not verbally insult the gallery or the work of an artist you know nothing about in the presence of said dealer/ artist. Do not touch. Do not forget to watch where you are walking. Do not leave empty glasses in the booths. 7. Discuss. Talk with other collectors, art advisors, and curators about artists that interest you. Investigate whether the artist sells at auction and at what price point. 8. Pause. It is okay to ask a gallery to put an item on hold while you take a break to decide if the piece is right for you. Be respectful of the time it is on hold. 9. Observe. If you see several diferent galleries carrying work by the same artists, be aware that it is a sign that the market is “hot” for that artist. Note who is NOT being shown anywhere as sign that the market may be cooling of for that artist. 10. Seek Help. Hire an experienced art advisor to walk the fair with you. He or she will have knowledge and access to the dealers at the fair. 11. Negotiate. There is usually movement in price for a work. Ofer 20% less with the goal of going 10% lower than the asking price. 12. BUY!! Acquire the very best that you can aford. Follow your heart and have fun with it! sl Anita Heriot is president of Pall Mall Advisors and a member of the Appraisers Association of America and is USPAP certifed. She can be reached at aheriot@pallmallartadvisors.com.
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SEE WORTHY Buddy Darby takes the long view as he transforms a 2,500-acre parcel on St. Kitts into Christophe Harbour Written by Bridget Williams
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Sandy Bank Bay and Te Pavilion, a private beach club for owners and members.
In response to increasing connectivity that makes the great wide world seem ever smaller and the fact that it is hardly surprising to find the familiar Golden Arches in even the most remote locales, a palpable push has emerged among globetrotters seeking authenticity and a distinct sense of place. St. Kitts is one of those places. There is but one large chain hotel on the entirety of the 69-square-mile island, of which one-quarter is a designated a national park with rainforest that is bucking the trend elsewhere and actually expanding. For adventurers there is still plenty of of the beaten path exploring to do among the peaks and valleys, where you are more likely to encounter a vervet monkey or a mongoose than one of the island’s 32,000 human inhabitants. Te turquoise waters around the island beckon with pristine dive sites teeming with massive beds of coral and fsh in every color of the rainbow.
Superyacht owner Buddy Darby was quick to recognize the potential of this West Indies Island. “When I came down here I was intrigued by its physicality,” he explained as we talked over cocktails on the deck of Andromeda la Dea, his 154-foot Perini Navi sailing yacht. Responsible for developing both Kiawah Island in South Carolina and Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland, his latest and arguably most ambitious project is Christophe Harbour, encompassing a 2,500-acre peninsula on the southeast corner of St. Kitts that includes six of the 11 main beaches on the island. “I’m the kind of person that has the vision to look at a raw landscape and see the fnished project,” said Darby, who added that he has the added beneft of executing his plan with team members who have worked under him for 20 years. slmag.net
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First tee box on the planned Tom Fazio-designed golf course.
Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park.
Infnity pool at a home in Christophe Harbour.
Darby is a man who possesses an infectious level of joie de vivre along with unwavering optimism; he’s a “go big or go home” kind of guy. At a party he isn’t happy unless everyone is having the time of their lives, so it is not hard to share in his enthusiasm for the development, which he said will require a full two decades to build the 2,000 planned units. “Other than dancing on the head of a nuclear warhead I don’t know if there is anything else riskier that I could do,” he joked. Based on the successful template used for the development of Kiawah Island, the varied private residential neighborhoods and public buildings comprising Christophe Harbour have been carefully planned to tread lightly on the land and incorporate indigenous building materials and architectural infuences. Darby singled out SALT Plage, a bar and restaurant open to the public near the entrance to the development as an example. The physical structure was
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constructed utilizing fragments from an old sugar mill on property. Te mix of corrugated metal, painted Tolix chairs, dramatic colored lighting, rope hammocks integrated into an overwater deck, and an international clientele combine to make the spot as hip as any one would fnd on the more developed neighboring islands. The rugged beauty of the area is quite striking. Bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea on the other, waves of verdant peaks rise steeply from sugar-sand beaches on both coasts. From the beaches situated at St. Kitts’ southernmost tip, one can gaze across the channel to nearby Nevis. It is in this secluded spot where a 135-room fve-star Park Hyatt hotel is currently under construction, out of the sightline of property owners, allowing residents and vacationers to dually enjoy an enviable feeling of exclusivity and seclusion.
Priate home in Christophe Harbour.
Expansive ocean views from a hillside home in Christophe Harbour.
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Te Pavilion is the social hub for members and property owners at Christophe Harbour.
An oceanfront bungalow adjacent to Te Pavilion.
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A rendering of the completed Marina at Christophe Harbour.
On a recent visit we stayed in one of nine homes that comprise the Windswept Residence Club. A turnkey neighborhood, these expansive four-bedroom ensuite villas provide equity share purchase options starting at $450,000. Ocean and Great Salt Pond views are afforded from the second floor verandah and The Pavilion, a luxurious private beach club and social hub for owners and members, is a short walk away. Located in Sandy Bank Bay, the Pavilion ofers casually elegant dining and cocktails, complimentary access to watersport and tennis equipment and bicycles and ample shady and sunny areas for repose around the perimeter of a freeform oceanfront infnity-edge pool. A number of hiking trails winding up the peaks originate from the area, and it’s well worth the efort to take in the million dollar views from the top. A Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course is in the planning stages. On an exploratory run I ventured 450-feet above the Caribbean Sea to a plateau where a stake marked the frst tee box. Taking in the 360-degree views and knowing Fazio’s status as a top creator of highly rated courses around the world, I surmise that this course will be nothing short of spectacular. As a superyacht owner himself, Darby has his pulse on this exclusive community and what discerning seafarers are seeking. “Twenty years ago a ‘big’ boat was 90 feet. Today, there are 700 boats over 100-feet in length under construction,” he explained. Many of these vessels will invariably end up cruising the circuit
that includes Antigua, St. Maarten and St. Barths, as evidenced by the fact that a record 130 superyachts visited the region during the most recent winter cruising season. To capitalize on this lucrative market, this past February The Marina at Christophe Harbour debuted to great fanfare. Upon completion, this 300-acre, $100 million project will have 300 state-of-the-art berths, 60 of which will be able to accommodate vessels up to 300-feet in length. Modeled after a European seaside village, the completed complex will include a yacht club, concierge and hospitality services for owners along with a variety of housing units, shops and restaurants. Compared with it neighbors, at the moment, the diverse real estate options at Christophe Harbour present an incredible value for someone in the market for a Caribbean residence. Homesites range in price from $700,000 for a nearly half-acre hillside site with ocean views to $7.9 million for 1.3 oceanfront acres on Sandy Bank Bay. An investment of $400,000 or more makes the purchaser eligible for the Federation of St. Kitts Citizenship by Investment Program. “Life is about the acquisition of memories,” Darby said on stage prior to a performance by Darius Rucker to ofcially open Te Marina at Christophe Harbour. When they are collected in a location as special as St. Kitts they are certain to become some of the most treasured kind. For more information about Christophe Harbour visit christopheharbour.com. sl slmag.net
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Te second volume in the series, this book highlights 32 architects and architectural frms on the leading edge of shaping the built environment of the future. Richard Schulman (Photographer), Paul Goldberger (Introduction) - Portraits of the New Architecture 2 hardcover, 170 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com). Scheduled to be released in November to coincide with the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service, photographer Ian Shive presents breathtaking photographs of U.S. national parks alongside essays by notable naturalists, scientists, adventurers and artists to tell the story of these international treasures. Ian Shive (photographer), W. Clark Bunting (introduction) -Te National Parks: An American Legacy - hardcover, 332 pages, Insight Editions (insighteditions.com). Available in late September, this book is the frst to present 47 New York City landmarks great and small, side-by-side in intricate detail. Written with a preservationist's passion, each structure is inextricably woven into the Big Apple's rich heritage. Judith Gura and Kate Wood (Authors), Larry Lederman (Photographer) - Interior Landmarks: Treasures of New York - hardcover, 240 pages, Te Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
Available in mid-October, this monograph covers 50 environmental works and memorials designed by American artist and architect Maya Lin, who most famously conceived the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for a class project while she was an architecture student at Yale. Maya Lin with Michael Brenson, William L. Fox and Paul Goldberger - Maya Lin: Topologies - hardcover, 400 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books Tirty-seven bridges cross the Seine River, collectively weaving a unique and remarkable tale of the city’s history. Photojournalist Michael Saint James has cast new illumination on this city in his new large-format photography book, Bridges of Paris, which boasts over 350 original images of Paris and the bridges that lay at its heart. Te book features glorious portraits of each bridge as well as intimate riverside moments. Michael Saint James - Bridges of Paris - Hardcover, 280 pages, Citron Bay Books (citronbaybookstore.com).
Modest to monumental landscapes around the globe under the light of full moon are captured in more than 260 time-lapse photographs by British artist Darren Almond. Hans Werner Holzwarth - Darren Almond: Fullmoon - hardcover, 400 pages, Taschen (taschen.com).
Written and compiled by architects for architects, "African Drawn" utilizes hundreds of both historical and contemporary images and drawn plans to provide an in-depth documentation and analysis of African urban spatial planning. Gary White, Marguerite Pienaar, Bouwer Serfontein - Africa Drawn: One Hundred Cities - hardcover, 224 pages, DOM publishers (dom-publishers.com).
Vatican expert Dominique Chivot provides a glimpse into the inner workings of the Vatican, a 110acre sovereign city-state, interweaving papal history with 200 breathtaking images of some of the most sacred treasures in the world. Dominique Chivot - Vatican - hardcover, 224 pages, Assouline Publishing (assouline.com). A project commissioned by the World Monuments Fund, leading contemporary writers were selected to give a voice to 50 sites of signifcance to our global heritage, supported by imagery curated by the International Center of Photography. Andre Aciman, Anne Applebaum, William Dalrymple, Justin Davidson and Fernanda Eberstadt - World Monuments: 50 irreplaceable sites to discover, explore and champion - hardcover, 240 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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Grape Expectations: Five Grapes You Need to Try Written by Scott Harper, Master Sommelier
Panoramic view of Viña Santa Cruz in Colchagua Valley in the Chilean Central Valley. Photo by Elemaki.
Trying wines from grapes new to you is one of the many 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 numerous bottles with many friends, but having written and talked about the number one grape of Austria frequently, I thought I must recommend some other grapes. Many grapes could have been included here; in fact, it may be hard to believe that there are hundreds to choose from. Look in the lamentably titled area of wine lists or wine shop isles labeled “other wines” or seek them out hidden among the country of origins for more popular grapes. Tere’s certainly nothing wrong with the popular grapes, after all they became popular for a reason, but you will be rewarded by a new adventure, perhaps great value and excellent food afnity. Give these fve grapes a go. {WHITE} Torrontés | Torrontés is Argentina’s top planted white grape. A crossing of the Muscat family, Argentina is the only place where you see this grape produced, making it a true Argentinean specialty.
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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 foral notes instantaneously makes you think of springtime. Try Torrontés as an excellent aperitif or with seafood. I believe the best area for Torrontés is Salta, the most northern area for grape growing in Argentina, producing twothirds white wine and specializing in Torrontés. Salta means “very beautiful” and is home to Bodega Colomé, owned by Hess. At 8,300 feet above sea level, it holds the distinction of being the world’s highest vineyard. Try: Torrontés Bodega Colome 2012. Vermintino | Te primary white grape of Sardinia is Vermintino. This grape lineage is Italian and is most known for being a Sardinian grape, but it is planted in Liguria under the synonym of Pigato and in Piedmont as Favorita. Vermintino is a delightfully linear citrus-mineral-driven white wine, typically un-oaked, and a perfect accompaniment for seafood. The finest example of Vermentino is produced in northern Sardinia in an area called Gallura. Vermentino di Gallura is hard to find but is a more bodied, richer and sometimes oaked-aged version. Te Sardinian’s enjoy drinking wine and eating the Mediterranean diet, which is
At 8,300 feet above sea level, Bodega Colomé is the world’s highest vineyard.
perhaps why they possess one of the world’s largest populations of centenarians. Try: Vermentino di Sadegna Argiolas Costamolino 2012. {RED} Carmenère | The name Carmenère originates from the French word for crimson as Carmenère, once thought to be Merlot in Chile, is actually an ancient Bordeaux varietal brought to Chile in the 1800s. It is all but extinct in France but thrives in Chile’s Colchagua Valley. Carmenère has soft tannins, deep red color, red and black fruit favors and an herbaceous character. Te latter is decreasing and becoming more balanced as winemakers allow the grape to ripen longer. Its qualities are similar to Cabernet Sauvignon, 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, which is planted throughout southern Italy and reaches its zenith in Taurasi. Taurasi is both the name of the place as well as the wine. A wine of great body with black fruits, structure and ageability, Taurasi can be austere in its youth. Taurasi must be aged for three years, one of which must be in wood. To be labeled
Riserva, it is required to be aged one more year, with half of the additional time spent on wood. Two of the best producers are Mastroberardino and Terredora Di Paolo. Members of the Mastroberadino family own both wineries. The 1968 Taurasi Mastroberardino is considered one of the most legendary wines of the region. Other areas for good quality Campanian Aglianico are Irpinia and Taburno. Try: Taurasi Terredora Di Paolo 2008. Lambrusco | Yes, Lambrusco. Believe it or not there is quality Lambrusco produced. I am not referring to the bargain made and priced variety, but rather the small family winery version. The grape Lambrusco hails from the food epicenter of Italy, Emilia-Romagna. This can be an unusual wine. For example, many versions have what the Italians call frizzante, or are lightly effervescent and are extremely fruity if not with a hint of sweetness. Both of these characteristics make it a delightful accompaniment with a variety of foods, from spicy barbeque to the classic pairing of salty cured meats. Try: Lambrusco Sorbara Rose Fiorini Corte Attimi 2012. sl A Certifed Wine Educator, Harper is one of 140 professionals in North America and 220 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Curating a Lifestyle: Weathering Your Decor
In a world full of creative repurposing, p the transformation of industrial tools, equipment and salvaged architectural items to interior design has become almost commonplace. But, before upcycling was hip, Americana collectors were rescuing and repurposing all manner of antique utilitarian objects. Among the myriad of objects successfully transitioning from function to form, weather vanes are some of our most favorite. One of the earliest instruments of meteorology, weather vanes were critically important to alerting a community of changing weather patterns prior to the twentieth century. The earliest known weather vane was of the Greek god Triton, mounted atop the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Greece in roughly 48 B.C. Usually mounted on a central building in the center of town, a weather vane needed to be large, functional and sturdy enough to withstand life in the elements. Becoming a point of pride for a community, weather vanes eventually developed from a simple, fat banner style to three-dimensional representations of important cultural objects. The science of weather vanes is relatively simple: mounted on a pole and attached to the highest, unobstructed
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point on a building, a free-spinning, aerodynamic object is created that will turn with the force of the wind to face the direction of oncoming air currents. Te shape of the objects is only signifcant to the function in so far as the front needs to be narrower than the back. Given the labor involved in making and mounting the vane, care was often taken to use quality, weather-resistant materials like iron, zinc and copper, with the most accomplished makers utilizing a combination of materials that maximized weight versus durability. Troughout early Europe, nobility and wealthy landowners often commissioned local blacksmiths to create vanes displaying their coats of arms from sheet iron–simultaneously identifying their property and providing workers the means to predict impending weather. In the center of town, the tallest building was usually the church and impressive weather vanes were constructed as a point of pride as well as faith. Referencing St. Peter’s denial of Jesus, large full-bodied and dimensional roosters adorned steeples across the countryside. In the frst days of America, weather vanes were among the various important tools imported from Europe. As our country
developed, local blacksmiths met the needs of farmers and towns in close proximity; but, by the mid-nineteenth century, factories dedicated to the manufacture of weathervanes had developed throughout New England. Patriotic themes emerged alongside sophisticated representations of animals and symbolic representations of industry and American spirit. Most common from the period are horses – either running, leaping or pulling a sulky. Well-developed steer, fsh, roosters and stags were also popular. Some of the most valuable examples today are the more rare, fgural vanes of the period - including the angel Gabriel, American Indians and Lady Liberty. As industrialization brought steam engines and eventually the automobile to everyday America in the latenineteenth and early-twentieth centuries, three-dimensional weather vanes of locomotives and cars were created. Although not as old, these examples are generally far more valuable than their eighteenth and nineteenth century counterparts– appealing to a wider variety of collectors. Te height of the folk art market in the early 2000s saw prices for the most unusual and well-developed weather vanes
exceeding $1 million. As news about their value circulated, historic vanes were removed from churches and barns throughout the northeast and sold to folk art dealers and their customers across the country. Today, attractive and early vanes can be purchased at auction for a few hundred to tens of thousands of dollars. Form is less important than condition and surface. Original gold gilt fnish has nearly always worn off, but collectors covet a lovely green patina of weathered copper vanes. Adapting to nearly any decor, weather vanes may represent a collector’s passion (as in the quill weather vane pictured here, purchased at Garth’s for a former Presidential candidate and well-known author); or simply a fanciful interest. Interested in finding a weather vane to add to your collection? Seek well-known folk art dealers or auction firms and prepare to be patient. Although thousands of weather vanes were created, many succumbed to the elements and relatively few remain today. sl Amelia & Jef Jefers are co-owners of two fne art, antique and bespoke collectibles companies: Garth's of Delaware, Ohio and Selkirk of St. Louis, Missouri.
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A 1924 Isotta Frashini Tipo 8A owned by Te Patterson Collection.
65th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Te Patterson Collection of Louisville wins “Best of Show” for a second time. Written by Andre James Photos by Kimball Studios / Courtesy of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Tere have been 65 Concours d’Elegance held on the famed 18th fairway of the Pebble Beach Golf Links on California’s Monterey Peninsula. Jim Patterson of Louisville, KY has won the coveted “Best of Show” award in two of those years, thereby establishing his Patterson Collection among the upper echelon of covetable private automobile collections in the world. A Concours veteran, Patterson’s frst win came in 2010 with a 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster. His 2015 entry–a 1924 Isotta Frashini Tipo 8A– bested 220 other hopefuls, including a 1914 Rolls Royce, a 1937 Delahaye and a 1953 Abarth 1100. Only 950 examples of the Isotta Frashini Tipo 8A were produced between 1924-1931. Te winning example has the distinction of having been on display at the 1933 Geneva Motor Show and winning the Grand-Prix d’Honneur in Cannes in 1933. Carrosserie Worblaufen is credited with creating the vehicle’s sport cabriolet bodywork after the 46 slmag.net
company acquired it in 1931. Te car moved from France to Switzerland as it circulated among four previous owners before being shipped to North America in 2014. Asked what he loved most about the massive cabriolet, Patterson chose to focus on its small details. "I love the cigarette lighters," he said. "You should see them! I wondered a while ago if they worked, and I've got a blister on my fnger to show they do." Ferrari was the featured marque at the 2015 event, held on August 16 as the fnale of Monterey Motoring Week. Concours Chairman Sandra Button said plans to feature Ferrari were many years in the making. “It seems particularly appropriate to be showcasing this marquee now since a Ferrari earned our top award this past year,” she explained. Tat car, Jon Shirley’s 1954 Ferrari 375 MM Scaglietti Coupe, was the frst Ferrari to be named Best of Show at the event, as well as the frst postwar car to win in nearly 50 years.
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Start of the Tour d'Elegance.
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Other marques and classes highlighted to the delight of the 20,000 spectators in attendance included duPont, Designs by Carrozzeria Touring, Pope, postwar Cunninghams, historic Mercury customs, Japanese motorcycles, British prewar sports cars, the 75th anniversary of the Lincoln Continental and the 50th anniversary of the Shelby GT350 Mustang. Motoring enthusiasts preferring to see the cars in action versus idyllic idyl on the golf green line the route of the Tour d'Elegance, an 80-mile roundtrip to Big Sur that represents quite a mechanical accomplishment considering the many of
the vehicle’s advanced ages. The Tour d’Elegance also serves an important function in determining class competition and eventually Best of Show honors: if two vehicles tie in class competition, the vehicle that has successfully completed the Tour gets the blue ribbon. The charitable arm of the Concours, the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, has raised more than $20 million to support and enhance educational programs for youth in Monterey County that encompass the arts, sciences, sports and technology. sl slmag.net
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Te simple lines of the large rectangular case of the limited edition De New Retro watch from De Grisogono is destined to be donned by a modern dandy (price upon request; degrisogono.com.
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From left to right: Te stainless steel DolceVita women's watch from Longines features a case set with 46 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (price upon request; longines.com). Slim d'Hermès with a 32mm rose gold case, guillochÊ dial in white natural mother-of-pearl and ultraviolet alligator strap (price upon request; hermes.com). Te Chopard Happy Sport 30mm Automatic is made of 18k white gold with a diamond set case, bracelet and bezel and mother-of-pearl dial (price upon request; chopard.com). Baume & Mercier limited edition Capeland Shelby Cobra 10232 with a 44 mm steel case fnished in Shelby's Guardsman Blue racing color. Black alligator strap with red calfskin lining and grey stitching ($4,450; baume-et-mercier.com).
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Formula 1 driver, Felipe Massa, who test drives all Richard Mille watches, wearing the limited edition RM 008 Felipe Massa. Te timepiece, which bears the colors of the Brazilian fag on its inner bezel, features a baseplate in carbon nanofber and a split second chronograph (price upon request; richardmille.com).
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From left to right: (Top) Te nautically inspired Portugieser Chronograph from IWC boasts a 44-hour power reserve and stopwatch function with minutes and seconds ($7,900-$17,500; iwc. com). (Bottom) At Baselworld 2015, Rolex presented three versions of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust Pearlmaster in a new 39MM size. Shown in 18CT yellow gold with a bezel set with 48 gradient-colored baguette-cut sapphires (price upon request; rolex.com). Te Rambler 44mm travel watch from Shinola includes a Detroit-built Argonite 515.24H quartz movement handassembled from more than 100 Swiss-made components. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and custom rubber strap ($750; shinola.com). (Top) Resembling a compact with an incorporated mirror, the Jeweler's Secret by Harry Winston is adorned with mother-of-pearl, 752 diamonds, 48 pink sapphire cabochons and fve rosy-pink pearls (price upon request; harrywinston.com). (Bottom)Te RĂŠcital 17 is the third timepiece in Bovet's Dimier Collection to be powered by the Bovet Virtuoso II watchmaking specialties caliber. Te openwork dial shows three time zones and a moon phase highlighting the current phase of the lunar cycle in both hemispheres (price upon request; bovet.com).
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Carven Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015-2015 / Photos and text courtesy of Carven For their designer debut the duo of Adrien Caillaudaud and Alexis Martial ofered their vision of the winter 2015 Carven girl: a fresh, contemporary and self-confdent character with a penchant for high-waisted trousers, trench coats and mini-skirts. Te collection evokes an égérie - a London girl living in Paris, swaying between an electric revival of the late 60’s and the timeless elegance of active Parisian women.
Alexis Mabille Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos by Matthew Brookes / Text by Alexis Mabille My Haute Couture is the marriage of my style and my clients’ desires, a fusion of my codes and each woman’s charisma. My creative process is didactic. My inspiration? Women. Te ones whose natural charm brings my creations to life and pushes it forward. I consider my work to be a laboratory for ideas. Each piece is specially created for a unique person and designed to highlight her radiance, intensity and perpetual femininity. slmag.net
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Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Louis Vuitton What is a fashion collection made of? It’s a multi-dimensional journey, facetted by experiences both immediate and distant. Shreds of discoveries, recollections transformed by memory, imaginative anticipation… Treasures brought back from unfamiliar lands or explorations into the intimacy of a wardrobe. A sentimental anthology of iconic images and ridiculous photos that still have primordial meaning. Te intuition of a garment and the way it’s orchestrated are the key to style. Understanding the excellence of a basic —the better to take it somewhere singularly imaginative— will always be the best path. Tis collection is a proposition of style, an invitation on a journey about fnding the momentum to transcend what we know so well in order to take it toward something we’d like to discover.
Ralph & Russo Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Ralph & Russo A renewed interpretation of Ralph & Russo’s romantic sensibility is unleashed for Autumn Winter 2015/2016, manifesting in sensual femininity and sexy sophistication. Te silhouettes belong to a woman resolutely assertive. Amour-like tailleurs are encrusted with crystal and pearl mosaics and dense ogival motifs adorn structured jackets wherefrom grand ovate forms shell out dramatically in the essence of a Fabergé egg. Optical and graphic, the workmanship is a sublime blend of tradition and modernity. 58 slmag.net
Viktor&Rolf Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn-Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Viktor&Rolf In his show notes for the very frst Viktor&Rolf Haute Couture show in January 1998, the late Richard Martin, curator of the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, wrote:"(...) Viktor&Rolf pose clothing and they form ideas. Viktor&Rolf 's presentation mingles statue and runway, letting us see both the living statue of a fne-arts identity and the animation of a couture showing." For Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015, the house of Viktor&Rolf reafrms the roots as mapped out by Richard Martin 17 years ago. More than ever true to their core, fashion artists Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren use a mingling of fashion and art as a means of expression, presenting a collection of wearable art.
Didit Hediprasetyo Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Didit Hediprasetyo Gowns are the starting point of the season. Floor-length A-line skirts give a sense of stature and serenity, while mermaid silhouettes contour the beauty of feminine curves. Leather outlines long bustier dresses, highlighting their construction, making them an armor of beauty in which to face the world. Pleated silk jersey encases the bust, visually repurposing the versatility of motorcycle jackets, evoking the robotic lines of superheroes. A trench coat turns into a cropped bomber jacket, and a fuid leather bolero unfolds its wide lapels, bringing a sense of contemporary aplomb. Red becomes a vow of boldness, and the dynamic lifeline in the collection. slmag.net
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Atelier Versace Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy Atelier Versace A new Versace evolution. Elevated deconstruction, softness. Stripped of detail, transparent silk chifon gowns fow from boned body lined in velvet, the fabric free to foat as if pure air. Lightweight chifon layers bring softness to tailoring, especially with the drape of bell sleeves. Te tailoring is punctuated by metal staples that defne the silhouette. Cut-out chifon layers create raw-edged fowers that decorate chifon dresses in dove grey, powdery pink, faded green and lilac. High platform heels are worn with each look, boots or sandals providing a toughened contrast to the softness all around. "Atelier Versace, with the ethereal drama of deconstruction and sumptuous raw edges. It is the passions of a woman, exposed and elevated," - Donatella Versace.
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Rami Al Ali Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy Rami Al Ali Being the only boy of fve children, Syrian native Rami Al Ali took an early interest in style and fashion. Fascinated by the dramatic transformation of his sisters – in both appearance and confdence – after stepping into a glamorous dress, he was mesmerized by the power of fashion. While he created his label in 2000, his big break came in 2009 when his spring/summer couture collection graced the runway at Rome’s AltaRoma couture week. Now on his seventh consecutive season in Paris, and with the recent launch of his debut prêt-à-porter collection, Al Ali’s transition from daydreamer to global trendsetter is complete.
Antonio Ortega Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autmn/Winter 2015-2016 / Photos and text courtesy of Antonio Ortega As part of Antonio Ortega’s “Mummifc” collection, mysterious bandages curl and intertwine, enveloping silhouettes. Clothes glide over the body, sensual and fragile. Dark tones are often enhanced with touches of light; the curves of the waist and hips are draped with bands of colour, graphic shapes, and contrasting shades. Dresses, suits, skirts, shorts, pants, overcoats and jackets are enhanced by sets of embroidery, knitting, weaving, enriched efects, the wink of an eye and a brilliant sheen. slmag.net
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View from the Mandarin Bar. Photo by Bridget Williams.
A NON-GAMBLER’S GUIDE TO VEGAS A frst time visitor to Sin City takes a gamble and fnds ample excitement beyond the casino foor Written by Bridget Williams
I’m a late joiner to the party that has been carrying on for decades in Las Vegas. For most of my adult life I pooh-poohed the destination, eschewing its unnaturally green and glittery garish façade in the middle of a desert. By no means a teetotaler, I’d never taken a shine to gambling, so I never took the time to see what else the city ofered. Deciding to take part in one of the 20,000-plus conventions held there annually provided the perfect opportunity to see if I could amply occupy a long weekend. I’m happy to report I wasn’t disappointed (and have been back several times since). {STAY} Curious to see if I could find tranquility in the midst of a city that never sleeps, I checked into the Mandarin Oriental (mandarinoriental.com). Te 47-story, 392 room nongaming property is the only one in Las Vegas boasting Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond recognition for the hotel, Twist by Pierre Gagnaire restaurant and the Spa. From the entry, tucked away at the entrance to the upscale CityCenter development, guests can take a seat on the 62 slmag.net
velvet bench in the elevator as they are escorted to the “Sky Lobby” on the 23rd floor; floor-to-ceiling windows hint at the whirl of activity below, but a quiet aura of sophistication pervades the space. The décor throughout is sleek and modern with subtle Oriental touches. Subdued music and a profusion of fresh foral arrangements enhance the overall sensory appeal. Even if you aren’t checking in, I would highly recommend spending time in the Mandarin Bar, where the views are as intoxicating as the specialty cocktails. Spacious guest rooms are designed to be a serene oasis, with high-tech enhancements seamlessly integrated into the interior design. Those seeking the ultimate luxury getaway will want to book into one of three presidential suites, each measuring more than 3,200-square-feet. Embellished with Art Deco accents meant to evoke Shanghai in the 1930s, the Spa, at 27,000-square-feet and encompassing two floors, is an ideal antidote to the area’s
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non-stop action. It’s a must to arrive well in advance of any treatment to take advantage of the Vitality Pools, Steam Rooms, Ice Fountains, five different Experience Showers and heated Laconium Room with temperature-controlled Tepidarium chairs oriented to take in the famous view. In addition to Twist and the Mandarin Bar, the property is home to MOzen Bistro, serving both Asian and multinational fare, the seasonal Pool Café, and the intimate Tea Lounge, located in the Sky Lobby. It’s easy to while away an afternoon soaking up the desert sun in one of the elongated outdoor pools, Jacuzzis or plunge pool, and intermittently seeking refuge from the rays and a cooling beverage in one of 17 poolside cabanas. {PLAY} While I don’t know what it feels like to win big at the casino, I can’t imagine the rush is greater than getting behind the wheel of a 570hp Ferrari F430 GT racecar with a top speed of 202mph and taking several exhilarating laps
Temperature-controlled A 570hp Ferrari F430 GT racecar at Dream Racing.
around the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Dream Racing is the only operator to ofer the racecar experience, and trust me, it’s worth every penny. (From $549; dreamracing.com) Any of the Cirque du Soleil (cirquedusoleil.com) shows are over-the-top amazing and cannot be missed. We caught “O” at the Bellagio and Te Beatles Love at Te Mirage. Of the two, I thought the diving pools that would magically appear and disappear on stage nearly as quickly as the lithe acrobats broke the surface of the water during “O” made the performance extra memorable. Shopaholics and fashionistas will find no shortage of ways to occupy their time and empty their wallets. If your style is more funky than Fendi, head to the Container Park (downtowncontainerpark.com), a three-level open air shopping destination located at the corner of 7th and Fremont Street, where boutique and pop-up shops and restaurants are housed in converted shipping containers. slmag.net
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{DINE} According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the city offers the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs, world-class restaurants and Master Sommeliers (12) than any other destination in the world. Restaurants earning the AAA Five Diamond rating in 2015 include: Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace; Joël Robuchon at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino; Twist at Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas; and Picasso and Le Cirque at Bellagio. I’ll have to admit that noshing on indulgent trufe mac and cheese and a succulent Japanese Kobe beef steak alongside “Te Seated Lady," one of two monumental and amply curvaceous sculptures by Fernando Botero that hold court in the dining 64 slmag.net
room of Botero steakhouse in the Wynn Encore certainly didn’t inspire me to overindulge, but that doesn’t mean I skipped dessert! (wynnlasvegas.com/Dining/FineDining/Botero) Opened in May 2013 in the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub is a dramatically decorated five-level space encompassing an eponymous restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon and offering Hakkasan classics such as Peking duck with Tsar Nicoulai Reserve caviar and Jasmine teasmoked beef short rib accompanied by a carefully comprised wine list and culinar y cocktail menu. (hakkasan.com/ locations/hakkasan-las-vegas/) sl
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A team of designers from Bittners imbues a historic Glenview estate with a feeling of casual California cool. Written by Bridget Williams Photography by Andrew Kung
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Transplants to the Louisville area from California in search of a home that was gracious enough for entertaining but still casual enough to call to mind the lifestyle they left behind found a suitable candidate in an E.T. Hutchings-designed estate on 4.6-ares in Glenview. “After walking in the front door and seeing the view through the living room to the outside I was sold,” said the wife, who added that coming from a mid-century modern home she appreciated the historic residence’s “privacy, subtlety, grand rooms and balanced architecture”.
Te Jefersonian-style home, designed by E.T. Hutchings, is positioned on 4.6-acres in Glenview.
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Searching for an interior designer who could implement a “lifestyle approach”, the homeowners interviewed several potential candidates before selecting Joe Wood of Bittners, who took the time to discern how the family would utilize the gracious spaces within the Jefersonian-style home. “We spent three hours talking about how they live as a family…kids, dogs, and not being too formal,” explained Wood. While Wood was starting largely from scratch, a scenario that could prove to be a boon or bust depending on the designer, he wasn’t without ample assistance from both the wife, who he remarked “has a great point of view and understands design,” as well as Chad Cobb, his colleague at Bittners. Te 70 slmag.net
bones of the home–custom herringbone oak fooring, ornate antique marble mantels and twelve-foot ceilings–were also enviable assets at his disposal. According to Wood, the process of determining the starting point when working from scratch can often prove to be a conundrum. “Since they had little in the way of existing pieces, we had to be careful to make the home feel ‘collected’ and to not resemble a showroom. It was important to make sure it felt personal,” he explained. A paneled library to the right of the entrance hall served as the collaborator’s foray. Existing soot damage necessitated a redo of all of the trim work. Formerly pickled wood, the wife was admittedly at odds with Wood over his proposal to paint
Ports for charging various electronic devises are embedded into the perimeter of a rustic table custommade by the artisans at Bittners.
the space in a flat grey hue; it was one of several instances where the client trusted the professional, with an outcome that was much to everyone’s satisfaction. Anchoring the center of the library is a substantial table, custom-made by the wood artisans at Bittners, whose rustic form belies its contemporary connectivity capabilities. Cleverly hidden around the table’s perimeter are various ports for charging computers, tablets and other electronic devices. Uses for the handsome space extend beyond ofce and homework. “We are a large family and often have overfow for the Holidays, so we wanted an indestructible piece with designated charging areas,” said the wife. It was the wife who suggested papering the ceiling in grasscloth;
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Initially reluctant to cover the dining room's existing hand-painted mural with a silk grasscloth wallpaper, the wife had a change of heart once the install was complete. “I’m so in love with it I can’t stand it. It’s my favorite room," she said.
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Wood described his process for decorating the living room as “all about layering texture."
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Propped against the wall opposite the freplace in the living room are a pair of large carved church doors from a monastery in Mexico that the wife found in Indiana.
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Subtle yet sumptuous patterns and textures come into play throughout the home, as this vignette from the living room demonstrates.
Radiant heating in all of the foors made wiring for overhead lighting quite a challenge, but not as big as the one Wood and Cobb faced when trying to sell the homeowners on a rock crystal chandelier they proposed for the living room. Covertly installing it while the homeowners were away, the wife was convinced once she saw the piece in situ. Speaking to the room’s other design elements, Wood explained that it was “all about layering texture,” signaling out the “soft hand” of courduroy, silk and velvet. Te wife remarked that when they are causally entertaining they often dine in the living room. “It keeps it intimate and relaxing. I would rather be here than in a restaurant.” The walls of the dining room presented another point of contention between the clients and the designers. Covered with a hand-painted mural the wife described as “kitschy and interesting”,
Wood argued that it was out of step with the design scheme that had evolved in the adjacent rooms and proposed refreshing the walls with a textured silk grasscloth wallcovering. “I was tortured by the idea of covering [the mural] up and was in tears the day in happened,” explained the wife. However, as soon as the installation was complete she had a change of heart and quickly warmed to the revamped environs. “I’m so in love with it I can’t stand it. It’s my favorite room.” Design decisions can be tricky and the wife was happy to rely on Wood throughout the project, explaining, “Joe was great at deciding where the budget should go and where to cut. It’s so much easier when you can let someone make the tough decisions.” Calling to mind the Bittners’ tagline, Wood added that, “this project was really about reviving a great house designed around the way this family lives.” sl slmag.net
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THE RIVER RUNS DEEP A Revolving Meal atop the Galt House at RIVUE Written by Nick Carter Photos by Tony Bailey
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A classically contemporary eatery, clean and crisp in its design, yet equally as plush and lavish in its presentation; this is what awaits on the 25th floor of the world famous riverside hotel, The Galt House. But don't let the fundamental design fool you, because with its rich history and vibrant cuisine, RIVUE manages the feel of a posh supper club of days gone by while maintaining a fnger on the pulse of culinary trends.
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As I sat in one of two revolving dining rooms, taking in both the beauty of the glass-bubble chandelier inside and the storm brewing on the mighty Ohio River outside, I took a deep whif of my smoky bourbon cocktail… an Old Fashioned, “Louisville’s Original Cocktail”, ever so smartly crafted using Kentucky’s own Maker’s Mark Bourbon. What makes this particular drink unique is the housemade Demerara syrup, a simple syrup made with golden-hued Demerara sugar, which adds just a hint of molasses sweetness to the citrus-infused bourbon. My dinner partner, Trudy, and myself were enjoying the view when assistant manager Nick Schneider came over to our table to greet us, and I was immediately reminded of the historical depth of this place. Schneider, who started working at RIVUE as a busboy, made his way up through the ranks while pursuing his education. However, it’s not only his history with this establishment that is so special, but also the fact that he is the grandson of Al Schneider, who was responsible for bringing the Galt House back to its original glory in 1972. After a few minutes of speaking with this young man, I could tell he understood the enormity of his place and responsibilities here.
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With initial introductions out of the way, our waiter, Evan, took us through the menu step-by-step so that Trudy and I might bear witness to the genius of Dustin Willett, Executive Chef. Willett, who describes his fare as “contemporary American with international flavors”, is building on an already established reputation. Patrons know RIVUE as the only restaurant in the world with dual rotating dining rooms, but now Chef Willett is striving to make the food front and center in this unique eatery. Seeking to keep the cuisine elegant but casual and always of the highest quality, he says that he is inspired by what he can fnd in the marketplace. “I see some ingredients, start putting some things together and I go from there,” he remarked. Tis ingenuity is what has lead Willett to write a menu that is diverse in its stature and maintains a sense of honesty with a commitment to locally sourced ingredients. Our cheese and salad courses displayed this promise to sustainability quite simply and beautifully. The cheese board was an effortless presentation of three artisanal cheeses: Beemster, an aged gouda that was quite nutty and reminiscent of a parmesan; Drunken Goat; a very mild, semi-hard goat cheese; and the deliciously creamy Kentucky Rose, which is crafted by local cheese maker Kenny’s Farmhouse Cheese. I was fortunate enough to experience the Kentucky Rose twice that evening as it also appeared on my RIVUE Salad, which was a lovely mix of pickled carrot, roasted cherry tomatoes and a light herb vinaigrette, also featuring local greens from Groganica Farms in Louisville.
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As we moved to the main course, expectations were as high as the recommendations to try the rack of lamb. Tis dish was very well thought out and as solid as the foundational history of the establishment itself. Two mouthwatering and enormous lollipops of lamb, cooked to a perfect pink mid-rare were accompanied by roasted baby potatoes, Swiss chard, house-made lamb sausage and a schmear of caramelized apple butter. Te lamb had a beautiful sear and was seasoned to perfection, but the sausage was the real winner on this plate. Not too gamey, and with just the right amount of fat, I would be quite interested in talking to someone about how I can acquire some of these sausages for myself! Rounding out the evening, which included quite sensational service I might add, Evan tempted us with such confections as bourbon bread pudding, crème brûlée, and house-made ice cream flavors (Nutella and Guinness ice cream among the selections), however we had to gracefully bow out for the evening. Just prior to our departure we were surprised by the arrival of the “sugar cart” featuring complimentary chocolates by Jeffersonville’s own Schimpff ’s Confectionery. Chocolate-covered strawberries, dark chocolate ganache trufes and coconut trufes were amongst the choices presented to us as a thank you for our patronage and a sweet incentive to return. And return I shall, if for no other reason than the food, but also to partake in this hearty and lavish Louisville tradition. A shining beacon literally sitting atop the River City. sl
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From the Keeneland Gift Shop (left): Leota wrap dress. From Liv Boutique (right): Jill Stuart maxi dress.
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From Crittenden Fine Gentlemen's Clothing: Tie and Crittenden Sport wool blazer and dress slacks. From Te Keeneland Gift Shop: Vineyard Vines Cooper shirt.
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From the Keeneland Gift Shop: Vineyard Vines Cooper shirt and Whale jersey; Southern Proper Campus pants.
From Rodes for Her: St. John lace and border print jacquard dress in navy.
From Stuart Mercer: Pocket square, Beretta blazer and Hiltl wool dress slacks.
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From the Keeneland Gift Shop: Vineyard Vines Classic Murray shirt, tie and cotton quarter-zip; Peter Millar slacks; Smather and Branson needlepoint belt.
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From Rodes for Him: Eton shirt and tie, Canali blazer and Zegna dress slack. From Rodes for Her: James Perse t-shirt, Marc Aurel jacket and L'agence black stretch-denim Chantal skinny jeans.
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Samplings from Louisville’s independent chefs and restaurants were the highlight of “A Taste of Independents” event to beneft APRON, a non-proft organization founded in 2011 with a mission to provide temporary, limited fnancial relief to professional food and beverage industry workers in the Louisville area who work at locally owned establishments and who are experiencing fnancial distress due to illness, injury or other issues.
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1) Terra Long, Chef John Plymale, Harry Dennery 2) Carolyn Knop, Karen Kushner 3) Allison Ward, Lizz Stogner, Robbi Santos 4) Tim & Lori Laird, Dean Corbett, Dan Tomas 5) Chris West, Chef Michael Crouch 6) Julie Mitchell, John Breen 7) Sous Chef Tyler Adams, Chef Steven Dunn 8) Kyle Bianconcini, Carrie Richardson, Dawn Bianconcini, Mary Case 9) Pami Barmore, Paula Barmore
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Karen Casi served as hostess, chef and mixologist for a dynamic group of women invited to her gracious Prospectarea home for a festive mid-week cocktail party.
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Tis afternoon afair, presented by River Fields with support from Kentucky Select Properties and 21c Museum Hotel, was held in the penthouse at 21c. Guests were provided with an opportunity to network and learn about River Fields’ important work of creating clean land, water and air via land conservation and protection of the Ohio River corridor.
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Ladonna Nicolas and Larry Shapin hosted an intimate poolside dinner for 14 guests on the grounds of their avantgarde art-flled home as a part of the Association of the Louisville Orchestra’s 2015 lineup of à la Carte parties.
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Mother nature decided she wanted to start this popular annual event of with a bangÂŹ: a half-hour before the show w was scheduled to begin, a severe thunderstorm forced an evacuation of the tents. Forty-fve minutes later the show went on and continued thereafter without a hitch.
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