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A Home All Her Own
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For Every Season, David Kirkland Will TURN
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All Things Elegant with Marshall Watson
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Haute Highlights from Paris Couture Fashion Week
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Insights on Design
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A Whale of a Time
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Riesling
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Bibliotaph... A Sense of Place
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Of Note... First Dibs - The Bespoke Home
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Unvailed
Lunch on a deserted strand of sand near La Paz, Mexico, following a swim with whale sharks is part of the Luxploration Program at The Resort at Pedregal. Photo by Bridget Williams
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Curating a Lifestyle: In the Bag
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Well Suited
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A Beat Ahead: Jay E
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The Lift Off
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The Grandel Theatre: A Space to Call Home
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Wives For Wishes
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Gala of Light
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Savor for Students
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An Evening of Luxury Living
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Grand Center is known as the intersection of art and life. When I was at the .ZACK building with my 6-year-old daughter, we stumbled across The Music Record Shop on the second floor, and she asked me what a record was. We had often talked about mixtapes, and my school days of waiting for my favorite song to come on the radio so I could “tape it” for replay. It’s part of our endless conversations about why instant gratification isn’t always a good thing, hence being in a publication industry. My hope is readers save Sophisticated Living to enjoy while relaxing on the couch, outside, or on the airplane – maybe even aboard a yacht. My daughter is a big Michael Jackson fan, so I explained to her the evolution of him going from child star to releasing Thriller, the first album I ever owned, and the best-selling album of all time. I realized in that moment every story I was working on related to the art of life, be it music, food, sculptures, drawings and paintings, or interior design. Art is indeed life, and to be enjoyed all around us if we can just slow down and absorb it all in as we pause for the gratification. Downstairs from the record shop is David Kirkland’s TURN (pg. 24). And the main focal point, as Johnny Fugitt writes, is a display of what Kirkland says is only a fraction of his record collection, yet it fills an entire wall. Fugitt so eloquently describes how food and art intersect. I had the privilege of interviewing Marshall Watson again to preview an event he’s holding in St. Louis later this month (pg. 32). He reminded me how his training in the performing arts – in theater design and as an actor – quite literally set the stage for his career in design and his pursuit of the art of elegance. The homeowner Christy Marshall spoke with for this issue (pg. 15) built her house with the intention of pursuing her favorite pastimes – the art of cooking, gardening and painting. And it was an act of synchronicity that led me to the couch that has seated stars ranging from Nelly to activist/protestor/rapper Tef Poe. In front of me sat “Jay E” (pg. 66), and it was hard to focus on his words while looking at his extensive music studio and insanely large wall of records he too said were just a fraction of his collection. I had the pleasure of learning about the ever-changing canvas for music, from how it’s conceived, to how it plays out, and then how it’s indeed recorded, not taped. It’s amazing how a studio with both organic instruments and the technology of today to make all the beats sync together can be condensed into a simple laptop. But perhaps being able to take it all on the go is where the art essentially intersects with daily life.
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The living room with its clerestory windows is Rachael Dolan’s favorite. “It is in the right in the center with that tall fireplace and the textured tiles on the fireplace,” she says. “It is so nice and open.”
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The homeowner loves to entertain so outside there is a complete kitchen, pool, spa and plenty of seating for guests coming over.
Sometimes life changes slowly, evolving over years as children grow up, go off to college and on to lives of their own. Or it flips in a minute. This homeowner has had both. Her husband of several decades died suddenly of a massive heart attack and her two children grew up and moved away. After her daughter went to college, the homeowner was left to rattle about in a 12,000 square foot house in West County. It was time to move. “I wanted a house that was smaller and more user-friendly,” the homeowner says. First she found the property, a corner lot in Frontenac, starring a 200-year-old oak tree that grabbed her heart. But the existing house didn’t, so she decided to replace it with a home all her own. She interviewed a number of architects and picked Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design. “They were very specific about what they could handle, what they could control, what they could 16 slmag.net
contribute and what would be outside the scope of their work, that wouldn’t be included in their fees,” the homeowner says. “The other architectural groups I interviewed were excellent and came highly recommended but I needed to know what was black and what was white.” She chose long-time friend Vince Mannino of RG Ross Construction as the builder, and the process began. Her wants were clear: a Hamptons-style house with shingles, a gambrel roof, window boxes and the breezy feeling of the sea. She also determined she didn’t need a formal living room but did need a comfortable place to relax and watch television, a dining room, plenty of room to hang the art she and her late husband had collected over the years, a huge kitchen and outdoor living area with a pool and pool house. Susan Bower of Mitchell Wall went to work on the plans and the homeowner started clicking on Houzz and working with Rachael Dolan, also of Mitchell Wall, on the interior design.
Beck/Allen created the cabinetry throughout the kitchen, pantries and bathrooms. The butler’s pantry “is a place to store linens and silver, and display china and crystal,” the homeowner says. “I wanted to have everything handy rather than running around all over the house, looking in every drawer.”
Then the neighborhood trustees grabbed their red pens. They vetoed the house’s placement on the lot, the separate pool house, the exterior shingles, and the pitch of the roof. “They had a lot of unwritten rules,” Bower says. The first plan had to be pretty much scrapped. Tom Wall, owner of Mitchell Wall, revised the original to attach the pool house and art studio to the master bedroom wing. The shingles were replaced partially by bricks. But the placement on the lot proved to be the biggest bugaboo of all. “We had to set it further back in the lot, which cut into how much backyard we were allowed to use,” Wall says. “Because it is a corner lot, they were unyielding in calling it two front yards so we had to have enormous setbacks. Then they wouldn’t call either remaining yard a back yard because they were side yards. So there were two sides and two fronts but no back. The setback took away a lot of the space. The trustees and the city were a difficult lot to work with.”
He adds, “The important thing is we wound up with a design the homeowner likes, the city likes and that the trustees like.” Granted, the end result is a stunner. The architectural design is Dutch Colonial; the interior a mixture of traditional and contemporary giving it a transitional vibe. From the vast front porch through the foyer onto the rest of the house, the design is crisp, clean and cohesive. The house is perfectly symmetrical. The front door view goes through the back where you see two wings on either side of the pool/patio area. “We respected the rules,” Bower says. “It lines up, it has a centerline, and you respect it.” The color palette mirrored the homeowner’s love of the ocean. “With the East Coast feel, it had the blues involved but we wanted it to have that play off of the blue with all the grays and whites,” Dolan says. Throughout dashes of other shades—like the lacquered dark gray walls in the dining room, the black lacquered walls in the office—give the space additional pizazz.
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The homeowner loves to cook so she knew she wanted a large kitchen and she wanted it white. The customdesigned La Cornue stove and hood are just two of its many fabulous features. “The kitchen is second to none,” Tom Wall says.
“That attention to detail makes the house seem more substantial and older than it is,” Bower says. Those fine points run from the substantial (book- matched stone throughout, repeated patterns in the African mahogany floors, brass rolling ladders in the pantries) to the barely visible (such as the electrical and USB ports hidden in the lighting so there are no holes in the kitchen backsplashes, the pocket doors everywhere, even a secret passage into the homeowner’s office). The homeowner wanted the house to be infused with as much 18 slmag.net
natural light as possible. She also wanted to be able to pursue her favorite pastimes, such as cooking, baking, gardening and painting. “I wanted to be able to do the things I used to love to do,” she says. “I retired my paintbrushes to have my family. Your life gets busy. I wanted the art studio off my bedroom. I wanted the floors to be concrete so it didn’t matter if I dripped paint on them. I wanted to hang up the things I love, that I love seeing, that I love using.” She wanted a home all her own. sl
Rachael Dolan designed the bed. The fireplace surround is classic marble.
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The homeowner found the tub online. The floors throughout the first floor are heated. “You can leave your towel on the floor and when you get out of the tub, it’s warm,” she says.
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The built-in window seat has pullout trays built in, all ready for that cup of tea. “I love the little loft space in the daughter’s room,” Wall says. “I call it a light shelf so it allows light to come in and hit that area, to bounce back in and allow diffused light.”
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The homeowner wanted the Saarinen petal table from the start. “It was a modern element to incorporate into the space,” Dolan says. “It’s a quaint little space to have your coffee.”
Susan Bower says designing this was a lesson in “how to put a bathroom in a dormer.” The mirror is hung in front of the window and the storage is in open cabinetry below the stain-resistant counter.
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“The whole room is like a cabinet, a piece of furniture,” Bower says. The book-matched marble pairs perfectly with the chevron pattern and the lighting fixture.
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Written by Johnny Fugitt / Photography by Carmen Troesser The St. Louis food community and local arts community intersect at David Kirkland. “I don’t feel like I have to go into the studio and put something out,” says the artist and chef, “because I do it everyday [in the kitchen at TURN].” With an interest in the arts and passion for making music, Kirkland hasn’t always considered cooking a form of his personal artistic expression. That changed one day when a member of TURN’s staff said to him, “Thanks for letting me work in your studio.” Kirkland had never thought of his kitchen as a studio, but he now sees it as such, with his team working to produce art, not simply food. “I grew up cooking as a necessity just because my mom worked second and third shifts sometimes,” he recalls. Kirkland continued in the St. Louis restaurant and catering scene before he and his wife Stefanie Kirkland, now Director of Exhibitions and Artists-in-Residence Programs at Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design, moved to the Bay area for a season. Although he took a break from the kitchen, he internalized much of the local, seasonally-driven food culture of Northern California which subsequently swept the country. “I didn’t really think of it being slow food or it being local, it’s just what it was there,” Kirkland remembers, but it impacted his approach to food. Upon his return to St. Louis, Kirkland catered the occasional charity event and sometimes donated a private meal as an auction item at fundraisers – often to groups associated with the local art scene. Before he knew it, he was back in the kitchen, this time opening what would become a St. Louis foodie favorite focusing on fresh, local breakfast and lunch dishes – Café Osage.
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The most popular dish thus far at TURN has proven to be the Arepa – a grilled corn cake with chorizo, over easy eggs, avocado, cheddar and chili verde (a vegan option is also available). The staff favorite is currently the Quinoa Bowl. As Kirkland says, “When you cut the egg and the yolk goes into the vegetables, and the quinoa mix…It seems like the most mundane thing, but it’s so good.” Kirkland was so impressed with the balance of flavors when a friend made a Tortilla Burger – yes, a burger inside a tortilla – he put his own spin on it and added it to the menu at TURN. The focal point of the light-filled dining space at TURN is a grid of 72 vinyl records. “That’s a very small percentage of the records I have at home,” says Kirkland. “When we were picking it, we were conscious of showing our tastes and our style and kind of who we are.” Seasonal colors were also a big part of it, so expect to see a new spectrum this fall. The St. Louis arts scene is thriving, as is the local food culture. “I see the same cast of characters at art openings that I see at most restaurants,” says Kirkland. “They tend to be foodies. They tend to be locavores. The art movement also tends to be engaged with what’s going on in the food scene. They’re the ones, I think, who drive it a lot.”
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Kirkland has seen how quality meals in special spaces have impacted visiting artists’ impressions of St. Louis. The two communities support each other and are helping make St. Louis a destination for art of the eyes, ears and palate. .ZACK at 3224 Locust Street, the latest development by The Kranzberg Arts Foundation, is home to TURN and Kirkland serves as the premier caterer for the popular new event space upstairs. From making music to his engagement with his wife’s work to working with The Kranzberg Arts Foundation to serving as chef consultant at the Contemporary Art Museum to being a fan of many local artists, Kirkland is spot on when he concludes, “there’s a ton of art in my life.” sl Johnny Fugitt is the author of The 100 Best Barbecue Restaurants in America.
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Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photo by Mark Bradley Miller Perhaps it’s his Kansas City roots that keep bringing him back to the Midwest. Esteemed designer Marshall Watson says his most important clients live in St. Louis, and he’s been coming back to the area for more than 20 years to decorate their homes. His work takes him all over the world, from New York to California, and Palm Beach to Mexico, and even Sweden. He’s been creating stunning and elegant designs for decades, and says not one ties him to a personal style. “I absent myself in the greatest possible extent so that each project is about realizing and refining my client’s fantasy, their most heartfelt fantasies at home,” says Watson. 32 slmag.net
But Watson is known for embracing the culture and the general vibe and atmosphere of wherever he is working. He passionately spends a significant amount of time researching the region around the home before jumping into a project. Clients say his forte is symmetry and balance. Watson says, “My New York clients, even though they’re from Manhattan, they don’t want to live like New Yorkers in Hawaii. And those in St. Louis want the Bahamas to essentially be the Bahamas, and that’s what’s interesting to me… capturing the essence and the fantasy and the style of living in that home and particularly in that area.” “I use my talents and my training and my experience and everything I’ve learned in my lifetime to become the conduit for other people’s aspirations.” He adds, “It’s not about me. It’s always about the client, first and foremost and second it’s about the architecture and third it’s about the location.” Watson compares studying the location of a house to his theater days. He was once an actor, and is well trained in theater design. The comparison, he says, is that one wouldn’t design the stage for a comedy the same as the stage for a classic. As for his own home and style of living, Watson takes delight in gardening, and enjoys spending time with his husband in their Greek Revival style home in East Hampton, which sits atop a bluff overlooking Gardiners Bay. He also has an apartment and office in Manhattan where he just finished working on rooms in the prestigious Colony Club, the largest women’s club. To say he’s busy is an understatement. In addition to designing, Watson recently put out his book, The Art of Elegance: Classic Interiors. It includes his St. Louis work, specifically a pool house, cherished by the editors of both Sophisticated Living (SEPT/OCT 2013 issue) and Traditional Home magazines. Watson has his own furniture and outdoor carpet line, is frequently a keynote speaker, and is a journalist, having his own column in a New York publication. You can find him working in St. Louis at least once a month, and he will be holding a speaking engagement at the Interior Design Center of St. Louis on September 27th. “I aspire to create homes and gardens that are uplifting as well as comfortable, graceful as well as high functioning, and coherent as well as appropriate. This is my pursuit of the art of elegance. Elegance is also about a shared hope – hope that we can indeed live a more civilized life – that there is enough time in the day for a more gracious, polite exchange. That cordiality and generosity and kindness are qualities we value. Our place taught me something else as well, which I will readily convey to anyone who will listen.” Watson adds, “Your nest isn’t a commodity, or a real estate venture. It is home. And if that’s what drives all your decisions, really, you can’t go wrong.” sl
HAUTE HIGHLIGHTS FROM PARIS COUTURE FASHION WEEK By Bridget Williams
ABE by Ariane Chaumeil For her most recent haute couture collection, which melded art glass with metal and feathers, designer Ariane Chaumeil looked to the past for inspiration. A self-taught glass artisan, Chaumeil has described her desire to express herself artistically as an “emergency”. “I have been an autodidact since childhood; the thirst of discovering and the curiosity brought to me so many artistic experiences. Beauty and eternity are the meaning of my work. From them is born the collection,” she explained. slmag.net
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Ewa Minge Highly tactile and visually appealing with its broad color range, Polish designer Ewa Minge’s luxe “bohemian-esque” couture collection incorporated fur, wool, lace and silk embellished with floral prints, butterflies and fanciful embroidery.
Imane Ayissi The inspiration for the collection was driven by a Namibian ethnic group called the Herero, and more precisely by Conflict and Costume, a book by Jim Naughten. Herero women are known for their dresses, hand-stitched, like a piece of couture fashion, from hundreds of pieces of fabric. The collection included seven winter outfits, available for purchase at lago54.com, couture pieces (some of which are comprised of 238 pieces of fabric), and RTW.
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Laskaris The prism serves as the key to open the door to the collection of Greek designer Laskaris, whose multiple facets, are, according to the designer, the meaning of life. The primary color palette of black, red, white and gold was expressed in linen, cashmere and leather. Enamel details were handmolded at his atelier in Athens. “My work is only a reflection of what I think, I feel, I try and realize…Knowing how to see a situation with the eyes of the spirit is the best way to see it with the greatest objectivity possible. To see means to conceive, and that is the true nature of thought,” he said.
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Ziad Nakad For his winter couture collection, Ziad Nakad proposed his romantic vision of a magically colorful season where white predominates, appearing cold as snow and gradually heating up when velvet, feathers, tulle and lace are introduced and interwoven with intricate embroidery. Carefully placed sensuous cut-outs were designed to reveal a bewitching femininity. Most memorable was his finale gown: a bride gliding down the runway reigning as queen of an exceptional night.
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Maria Aristidou The inspiration for Maria Aristidou’s couture collection for fall/winter 2017-18 was "Belle âme - a beautiful soul". The designer said it represents the story of a woman that is strong and can conquer the world in the face of adversity. Knit patterns, cozy wool and metallic yarns were highlighted by both elaborate embroidery and soft curves with unexpected details and sleek cuts.
Patuna Inspired by the buildings of Spanish modernist architect Antoni Gaudí and the artwork of surrealist painter Salvador Dali, the silhouettes in Patuna’s couture collection oscillated between rigor and fluidity to play on the contrast of feminine and masculine contrast. Fabrics of silk, wool, velvet and cotton in a color palette that ranged from black and pale pink to gray, cardinal violet and white highlighted the flexibility and adaptability of the looks. sl
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DESIGN Marc Lichte, Head of Audi Design talks about the new Audi A8 Written by Andre James The new Audi A8 made its world debut this past July at the Audi Summit in Barcelona. This fourth-generation flagship model is the first production automobile in the world to have been developed for highly automated driving. From 2018, Audi will gradually be taking piloted driving functions such as parking pilot, garage pilot and traffic jam pilot into production. The traffic jam pilot manages starting, accelerating, steering and braking. The driver no longer needs to monitor the car permanently. They can take their hands off the steering wheel and, depending on the national laws, focus on a different activity that is supported by the car, such as watching the on-board TV. As soon as the system reaches its limits, it calls on the driver to take back control of the task of driving. The Audi AI remote parking pilot and the Audi AI remote garage pilot steer the A8 independently into and out of a parking space or garage, monitored by the driver. The driver need not be sitting in the car. They start the appropriate system from their smartphone using the new myAudi app. To monitor the parking maneuver, they hold the Audi AI button to watch a live display from the car’s 360 degree cameras on their device. Once the maneuver has been completed, the system automatically engages the tiptronic P position and switches off engine and ignition. We asked Marc Lichte, Head of Audi Design since 2014, to share his thoughts on the new design era ushered in for the entire brand with the unveiling of the new Audi R8. How important is the unveiling of the new A8 for Audi design? Marc Lichte: With the world premiere of the Audi A8 in Barcelona, we will have come full circle. From the perspective of a designer, this is a place that stands out because of its special light conditions. Precisely for this reason, this is where we selected the design of our flagship car, together with our Board of Management, three years ago. The A8 is the first production model showing the future design language and, as a result, it fundamentally reflects the progressive face of the brand. 38 slmag.net
Speaking of progressive: how would you define that term? Marc Lichte: At Audi, the design always expresses Vorsprung durch Technik “Advancement through Technology”. To me, a progressive solution is one in which I can harmonize form and function within the design. A perfect solution that impresses with its simplicity. With this in mind, what makes the design of the fourth A8 generation stand out? Marc Lichte: It embodies our vision of luxury and prestige. The distinctive body line with the large, upright Singleframe grille, and the balanced emphasis of all four wheels projects the confidence of the luxury sedan outward. On the interior, we elevate the reduction of characteristic aesthetic design features. There will be hardly any buttons or switches here in the new A8. Instead, we have developed an operating concept in which the new touch display is completely integrated into the black panel surface of the interior. This frees up space and is actually revolutionary from the user’s perspective. How will the customer experience this free space? Marc Lichte: The new A8 appeals to all of the senses, starting with the shapes and lines of the interior design but also extending to the superbly handcrafted quality of the authentic materials. Added to this is an expansive audio experience as well as the subtle impression left behind by the aroma. All of these forms a harmonious composition in the new A8. Which detail excites you the most? Marc Lichte: The light animation of the A8 is truly unique. When the customer approaches the rear, for example, the light graphics develop across the entire width of the car. This is a first in the industry and an expression of the progressive self-perception. Or to put it another way, it’s a moment with which the new A8 will continually be attracting attention. sl
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A WHALE OF A TIME The new Baja Luxploration program at The Resort at Pedregal Written by Bridget Williams A sudden sensation of aloneness crept over me as I snorkeled a good distance off shore in the bay near the town of La Paz, Mexico. My suspicions were confirmed when I briefly looked out to the horizon and spied my travel mates waving to me from the boat, which was slowly receding into the distance as I swam in the opposite direction. My heart pounded out a furious beat as I plunged my face back into the water and continued my pursuit; the sound of my labored breathing through the snorkel the only thing breaking the silence in the murky expanse. Within arm’s reach, a 40,000-pound behemoth, nearly the size of a school bus, swiftly and silently sliced through the hazy green water, unaffected by my menial presence. A combination of fear and fascination propelled me onward as I kicked my flippered feet with all my might to keep pace with the whale shark we’d traveled far over land and sea to find. After snapping some photos and a few minutes of video, I turned off the technology to fully experience the intensity of this once-in-a-lifetime interaction with a gentle giant. Abandoning my tandem swim when the shark took a dive into deeper waters where I dared not tread, I popped my head
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out of the water again, happy to find that the guide boat had circled around to retrieve me. My first trip to the Baja Peninsula could have ended at that moment and I would have been completely satisfied, but the opportunity to swim alongside a whale shark was just one of several unique adventures I was privy to as part of The Resort at Pedregal’s Baja Luxploration program. As much as I’d like to keep this gem all to myself, word of the resort’s unique mastery of luxury and adventure has already gotten out: the AAA FiveDiamond, Forbes Five-Star resort in Cabo San Lucas was recently named Best Resort Hotel, Mexico in the 2017 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards readers’ survey. Let’s start with the location: the 24-acre resort, just minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas, is accessed via a long tunnel bored into Pedregal Mountain, which General Manager Fernando Flores describes as “a psychological experience that creates a feeling of exclusivity.” If the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel turns out to be the expansive ocean view that gradually comes into sight once you’ve reached this passageway’s terminus, I’m definitely OK with that.
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Champagne and salt pairing at the Champagne Terrace
Cactus salad served for lunch at a local ranch
Octopus with smoked guajillo chili sauce and pork belly from Don Manuela restaurant
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Opened in 2015, the architecture-forward resort, comprised of 113 rooms, suites, and stand-alone villas, is designed to hug the serpentine base of the mountain and boasts interesting angles that provide dramatic views of the rocky coastline, which regularly sends rollicking waves up and over massive boulders. Artisanal touches in the guest accommodations–original artwork, an embossed metal frame around the tufted headboard, embroidered accent pillows, hand-painted sink basins, huge hand-hewn doors with rustic hardware, and locally-made glazed ceramic tiles in the bathroom–lend a distinct sense of place. Several of the covetable items from the room are available for purchase in the resort’s thoughtfully curated boutique. My oceanfront room boasted a petite plunge pool cozied up to a covered terrace; it proved to be the ideal spot to enjoy the daily complimentary happy hour in-room service of fresh guacamole and ice-cold Coronas. Dining is a delight at The Resort at Pedregal, where each of its restaurants creatively capitalize on the celebrated culinary traditions of Mexico. Definitely high on my list of memorable
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meals is the al fresco El Farallon, whose most prized tables are those in the “splash zone”, where mist from the crashing waves is said to bring good luck to those whose skin is kissed by the salty spray. The kitchen is literally built into the mountain, and a chalkboard hanging nearby lists the catch of the day. The Champagne Terrace adjacent to El Farallon offers 20+ types champagne by the glass from the world’s most famous purveyors. For an authentic Mexican experience with a twist, opt for a sommelier-guided pairing of bubbly with a tasting of local salts and moles. During the winter, both sites provide a good vantage point for observing the migration of majestic Pacific gray whales who travel here each year from Alaska’s Bering Sea. Breakfast and dinner is served at Don Manuel, where Chef Gustavo Pinet puts his spin on Old World techniques using local, organic ingredients grown specifically for the hotel. Each morning, Su Cocina, the restaurant’s private dining room, becomes a stunning staging ground for a breakfast presentation that would floor any foodie, including a fresh fruit station that is a juice junkie haven.
Ritual Room at the Luna y Mar Spa
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Sunrise paddleboarding is part of the Luxploration program.
Sunrise view of the reception area at the Resort at Pedregal
Music is an integral part of the ambiance at each of the resort's restaurants.
The famous "El Arco" natural rock arch is minutes from the resort.
Launched this past February, the resort’s Baja Luxploration program (the first of its kind in this region), offers a host of distinct experiences under the direction of experienced naturalists and adventurers who cater to discerning travelers looking for bucket-list-worthy excursions. I utilized the hour-long drive to the aforementioned whale shark expedition to appreciate the natural beauty of the Baja: the juxtaposition of the endless sea on one side with the expanse of desert on the other; the interplay of light and shadow on barren, jagged peaks; and, the colorful religious shrines that peppered the roadside. Arriving in La Paz, we boarded a small boat and set off to “hunt” for whale sharks, which are known to frequent the area between October and March. After an hour of perusing the bay, a dark shadow emerged near the surface of the water, and we rushed to grab our snorkeling gear. After the boat positioned us within several feet of the largest known fish species in existence, we eagerly slid into the water in groups of three along with our guide, who instructed us to stay a few feet away as we swam alongside. 44 slmag.net
It took several tries for everyone to experience a swim-along, as it is easy to become disoriented and set off in the opposite direction from the shark once you enter the water. One of the most unique aspects of the Luxploration program is the combination of adventure with high-end experiences. For example, following our swim with the whale shark, we were treated to a bounteous lunch on a deserted strand of sand where we feasted on octopus ceviche, crab salad and other delicacies. The amount of logistics required to pull off such an elegant set-up was certainly no easy feat, but the staff made it appear effortless. “As an independent resort, we are not afraid to try new things to create magical experience for our guests,” said Flores. Day two of “Luxploring” involved hiking Cañon del Zorro near the base of the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains, a lush oasis with an interesting array of flora and fauna and a dramatic 45-foot waterfall. En route we stopped in the tiny town of Santiago to pick up fresh cheese and avocados that would later find their way into our lunch. During our two-hour hike, we
Waterfall in Cañon del Zorro
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scaled boulders and slid down a gentle waterfall into a crystalclear pool that provided welcome respite from the desert heat. An authentic, abuela-cooked lunch was enjoyed at a nearby rustic ranch far, far from the beaten path, and definitely the kind of place your average traveler would never discover on their own. The cheese we’d picked up earlier was used to make the most perfect quesadilla: served warm and drizzled with local honey. It was a simple and decadent pleasure I won’t soon forget. Returning back to the resort by late afternoon each day provided us with ample time to enjoy a host of on-site amenities: the adult-only pool with swim-up bar, a family-friendly infinity pool, and the meditation pool at Luna y Mar, a 12,000-squarefoot spa where signature treatments are based on the cycles of the moon. Particularly welcome after a day of hiking, my 60-minute massage began (as all spa treatments here do) with a welcome foot-cleansing ritual that utilizes special herbs selected for their purification attributes. The resort also stages a diverse lineup of activities each week, from cooking demos to surf fishing classes. If
there is anything you need, a team of genuinely service-oriented personal concierge are on call and wholly dedicated to ensuring that your expectations are exceeded. A late afternoon flight allowed us to squeeze in one additional excursion before heading home: paddle boarding at sunrise to Cabo’s iconic Land’s End, the final point on the Baja Peninsula where “El Arco,” a natural rock arch, frames the meeting place of the raucous Pacific Ocean and the placid Sea of Cortez. Within 15 minutes of leaving the hotel, we were gliding across the water and mingling with chatty sea lions who seemed intent on leading the way. After admiring the rock formations on our boards from a safe distance, we made a brief stop for a stroll along Lover’s Beach, a secluded and narrow sliver of beach that straddles the two bodies of water. By the time we returned to dry land, a breakfast spread was waiting for us on the beach. I wrapped up my trip sore (in a good way), satiated, and sun-kissed–an enviable vacation trifecta. sl Accommodations at The Resort at Pedregal from $580/night. For more information or reservations visit theresortatpedregal.com.
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Riesling
Written by Scott Harper, MS
The vineyards surrounding St. Peter and Paul church in Wiesbaden. Photo courtesy of the German National Tourist Board
Riesling is arguably the most misunderstood grape on the planet. The average wine drinker is under the general impression that Riesling is a sweet, inexpensive, low alcohol, German wine with an impossible to understand label. They believe that Riesling does not go well with food, and as such they are not interested in learning more about it because they do not like sweet wine (and sweet wine is for novices that aren’t really into wine). Riesling stereotypes exist because they are partially true. There is a ton of mediocre Riesling that is sweet, simple, and not really worthwhile. Ironically, Riesling is one of the fastest growing grapes in the United States. Wine consumers are starting to learn what wine experts have been saying for years: they love Riesling and consider it to be one of their favorite white wines because they are knowledgeable that the best examples can be dry, mediumdry or lusciously sweet dessert wines. Quality Riesling will also be moderately priced to expensive, have a wide range of alcohol levels, and can come from almost any wine producing country in the world. Riesling is also noteworthy for being one of the few high-quality grapes that excel in cool-to-cold climates such as Germany and Austria. Without the Riesling grape, fine wine in Germany would be sadly diminished. Riesling labels can be easy to understand or complex, but once the complex is defined, it can give you precise information
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on where the wine is from and what style it is. Experts also know that Riesling is one of the most food friendly wines on earth. Its naturally high acidity allows it to pair well with spicy food, seafood and fried food, and it makes an excellent aperitif. When pairing a Riesling that is medium-dry with spicy food, the touch of sugar aids in quelling the heat, allowing you to enjoy more of both. It simply goes well with today’s modern cuisine. Riesling can be crisp with flavors of apricots, peaches, green apples, lemon zest and minerals, and it can show terror, or a sense of the place. A Riesling with a little bit of bottle age can also have the flavor and aroma of petrol; while this seems pejorative, it actually is not, as long as it is just a piece in the multiplicity of the flavor. To appreciate Riesling, it is a good idea to know what is dry and crisp really mean. Our taste buds are equipped to sense five things: Sweet, Sour, Bitter Salt and Umami. For the purposes of our discussion about Riesling, we will focus on sweet and sour. Sweet is the presence of sugar in wine. Dry is the absence of sugar in wine. Medium-dry falls somewhere between the two. You usually detect sweetness on the tip of your tongue. To better understand dryness in wine, try this simple demonstration: Place three glasses of water in front of you. Into the first glass of water, pour an entire packet of sugar–this equals sweet. Put a half packet of sugar into the second glass–
Vineyards in Esslingen, one of the oldest wine-growing towns in Württemberg, Germany.
this equals medium-dry. No sugar will be put into the third glass of water–this equals dry. Crisp refers to the acidity in wine, and while sour carries a negative connotation, it really refers to the zippy-crisp component in wine. It typically can be sensed on the sides of your tongue. Let’s take our three glasses of water again. Into the first glass of water squeeze an entire lemon - this would be very crisp or high acid. Into the second glass of water squeeze half of a lemon - this would be crisp or medium acid. Put only a few drops of lemon juice into the third glass of water - this would be low acid or not very crisp. A wine with acid will seem drier because acidity can “clean up” some of the sweetness in wine, making it finish very fresh, clean and most importantly balanced. Don’t be afraid of a wine with a little bit of sweetness especially if balanced with a good measure of acidity. There are a few wines that have a reputation of being dry but really have a touch of sweetness to them, one of them being chardonnay. Selbach Incline, Incline, Mosel, Germany 2015 The name incline refers to the severe slopping vineyards of Mosel. This Riesling has a touch of residual sugar which makes it perfect for spicy or fried foods. All the crisp acidity one expects from Riesling with the flavors of minerals, apricot, green apple
A stop along the German wine route in Maikammer. Photo by Pierre Adenis
and citrus. A great value. Owned by the Selbach family of Selbach-Oster fame. Monchof Mosel, Germany 2015 This is a medium bodied medium dry Riesling. Again, it is perfect for the many Asian dishes with a fair amount of heat. Medium body with lemon, lime, green apple and a touch of white peach. The Monchof Estate which is owned by the Eymaels family is a former Cistercian Abbey which was purchased by the Eymaels in 1804 from Napoleon. Pfeffingen “Estate”, Phalz, Germany, 2014 This is a deliciously dry Riesling, crisp with the flavors of slate, citrus, green apple, peach and apricot. Medium framed and very long. What a perfect wine for seafood. It is like squeezing a fresh lemon on fried calamari. The label adorns a unicorn which is taken from the family crest bestowed in 1622 by Emperor Ferdinand II. Huber Traisental, Austria 2015 Yellow green color with the flavors of wet stone, white peach, nectarine, green apple, lemon zest and grapefruit. A linear, light, dry wine that is crisp and delicious with fried foods. 250-year-old family farm currently ran by Markus Huber. Austrian Riesling is usually easier to find dry and if you can’t find Huber delicious Riesling do try the very good Gruner Veltliner. sl A Certified Wine Educator, Harper is one of 149 professionals in North America and 236 worldwide who have earned the title Master Sommelier.
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Bibliotaph... A Sense of Place
Compiled by Victoria Chase
Interior designer and Missouri native Marshall Watson creates interiors heralded for their subtle melding of transatlantic and American design philosophies. For his first book, Watson shares stunning imagery culled from his most impressive projects, ranging in style and locale from an Italianate village in Los Cabos to a seaside Newport Beach cottage. Marshall Watson–The Art of Elegance: Classic Interiors– Hardcover, 256 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
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100% of proceeds benefit the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music’s Harmony Fund
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Lexington, Kentucky, the wealthiest town west of the Alleghenies prior to the Civil War, has retained its rich architectural and cultural history, which has been captured in this book by renowned photographer Pieter Estersohn. Featured properties include Ashland, the former home of Henry Clay, as well as dramatic aerial photographs of famous Bluegrass horse farms. Pieter Estersohn–Kentucky: Historic Houses and Horse Farms of Bluegrass Country–Hardcover, 256 pages, The Monacelli Press (monacellipress.com).
This newly released book transports readers into the homes of 21 Cincinnatians for a behind-the-scenes exploration of the interior design process. Sumptuously photographed by Cincinnati photographer Robert Flischel and expertly narrated by Mercantile Library Executive Director John Faherty, home tells the story of how one New Zealand immigrant, John Harrison, traveled halfway across the globe to make Cincinnati more beautiful one house at a time. The publication is sponsored by the Carol Ann & Ralph V Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and proceeds will benefit the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Harmony Fund. John Faherty (text); Robert Flischel (photographer) – home. visual conversations. – Hardcover, Braughler Books (johnharrisonhome.com)
bib 'li' o 'taph, [bib-lee-uhtaf, -tahf ]: a person who caches or hoards books
Indianapolis native Suzanne Kasler has gone on to become one of the most sought after interior designers in the country, managing top-tier commissions and product lines for the likes of La Cornue, Lee Jofa and Hickory Chair, among others, from her Atlanta office. Her second book highlights her iconic aesthetic, featuring projects from Greenwich, CT to Columbus, GA. Suzanne Kasler, Christine Pittel, Doug Turshen & David Huang–Suzanne Kasler: Timeless Style–Hardcover, 304 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Founded 35 years ago in Montgomery, AL, Bobby McAlpine's architecture firm now boasts offices in New York, Atlanta and Nashville. Simultaneously traditional and timeless, a McAlpinedesigned home exhibits English, American and European styles in a forward-thinking fashion. The latest book to showcase his residential work profiles twenty projects, narrated by McAlpine. Bobby McAlpine & Susan Sully–Poetry of Place: The New Architecture and Interiors of McAlpine–Hardcover, 288 pages, Rizzoli (rizzoliusa.com).
Interiors of some of the Chicago area’s greatest buildings, designed by celebrated architects, are brought together and featured in stunning original photographs. This special collection of homes, religious spaces, and commercial and public structures give visual meaning to Frank Lloyd Wright’s belief that “the space within becomes the reality of the building.” Patrick F. Cannon (author), James Caulfield (photographer)–The Space Within: Inside Great Chicago Buildings– Hardcover, 320 pages, Pomegranate (pomegranate.com).
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TRAILBLAZER The all-new BMW X3 Written by Andre James The all-new 2018 BMW X3 was unveiled in late June at the BMW Plant in Spartanburg, SC, where it will be produced alongside the BMW X4, BMW X5, and BMW X6. The plant produced a total of 411,171 BMW X models last year, making it the largest of BMW Group’s global production facilities. Available at certified BMW Centers in November, the exterior dimensions of the all-new BMW X3 Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) are largely unchanged, but the wheelbase has been extended by 2.2-inches. For the first time on a BMW X model, the front fascia features a “three-dimensional” kidney grille and fog lights incorporating a hexagonal design. A downward-sloping roof spoiler and twin exhaust tailpipes add to the overall muscular appearance. Another first for the US market is a factory-installed trailer hitch. Distinctive trim elements include Satin aluminum, Silver matte, and 18-inch Y-Spoke wheels with All-season Run Flat Tires. An optional Luxury Package emphasizes the SAV’s elegant character
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with chrome kidney grille bars and two-tone front and rear bumper trim finishers on the exterior and a SensaTec upholstered dashboard on the interior. Larger air intakes in the front apron, side skirt trim and a diffusor-style rear apron are part of optional M Sport Package. For customers seeking the most dynamic BMW X3, M DoubleSpoke 20-inch Wheels with Mixed Performance Run Flat Tires are available as an upgrade. Interior upgrades with the M Sport Package include an M Sport leather steering wheel, M door sill finishers and a SensaTec upholstered dashboard. An ideal 50:50 weight distribution, meticulously honed chassis and xDrive system combine to provide the new BMW X3 with superior handling ability. Intelligent AWD management constantly adjusts the torque bias as the driving situation demands ensuring optimum driving dynamics. The all-new BMW X3 line-up from launch consists of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology 2.0-liter 4-cylinder inline
gasoline engine with Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing and Valvetronic fully variable intake lift, a map-controlled oil pump, electric arc wire-sprayed cylinder barrels, Twin-scroll exhaust turbocharger and electrically adjustable waste gate valve. All models come standard with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with shift paddles. The model’s flagship, the BMW X3 M40i, comes with a 3.0-liter M Performance TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder inline gasoline engine with a best-in-segment sprint of 0 to 60mph in 4.6-seconds and a top speed of 155mph. Inside, the ergonomically optimized layout of the cockpit is driver-focused. Standard 3-zone automatic climate control allows separate temperature controls for the rear compartment from those of the driver and front passenger. The angle of the standard 40:20:40 split/folding rear seat backrests can be adjusted individually and removable backrests greatly expand capacity in
the load compartment. The feeling of roominess can be enhanced via an optional panoramic glass moon roof. A 10.25� display with touchscreen technology and iDrive controller are standard. Optional BMW Gesture Control, which debuted on the current BMW 7 Series, allows numerous infotainment, communication, and navigation functions to be operated intuitively using finger and hand gestures. The vehicle can also be controlled using cloud-based Intelligent Voice Control, which offers the most advanced level of natural voice control currently available. Other high-tech features include the BMW Connected app; Intelligent Emergency Call and Teleservice Accident Assistance, a pre-crash accident detection system, the latest generation of Active Cruise Control, and an optional Head-Up Display. In 2003, the BMW X3 was the car the launched the premium compact SAV segment. Today, the all-new BMW X3 aims to write the next chapter in their success story. sl
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Of Note... First Dibs - The Bespoke Home
Compiled by Colin Dennis
Clockwise from top left: From Gentner Design, each Paper 2 bowl is unique and hand-sculpted from brass in Chicago ($150; gentnerdesign.myshopify.com). The base of the Block Case from Apparatus is comprised of molten Swedish Barium crystal formed in a textured graphite mold to give the cooled block the appearance of ice ($1,800; apparatusstudio. com). Custom bubble glass pendant light ($995; viyet.com), Each of these brass bud vases is hand-tarnished and perfect as an individual home accessory or as a whimsical series when combined with the miniature watering can ($800; gentnerdesign.myshopify.com). Curated by the Hutton Wilkinson of the Tony Duquette Studios, these custom throw pillows are covered in cotton with bold triangle motifs in fuschia and metallic gold ($495/pair; viyet.com). Custom-made five-legged cocktail table from James Duncan ($3,380; viyet.com), 1930s Bauhaus-style Italian club chair custom-made for a Roman estate ($3,275; viyet.com)
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This reproduction of an antique French hand-blocked scenic wallpaper is available in custom sizes and colors (price upon request; graciestudio.com).
The Signature Monogram China Collection from Pickard China offers buyers a selection of 24 different monogram fonts in either gold, platinum, or one of six colors, along with their choice of color on the outside band (price upon request; pickardchina.com). This exquisitely detailed marquetry memory box was created by British craftsman in Derbyshire, UK to commemorate a milestone birthday. Each box is entirely custom-made (price upon request; wheat hills.com).
This bespoke bronze Armillary Sphere sculpture by David Harber was made in his Oxfordshire, UK atelier (price upon request; davidharber.co.uk).
Custom-made to order, Kerrie Brown's Silver Walled Garden wallpaper is available on various base papers, including metallic, vinyl, textured canvas, matte and removable (price upon request; kerriebrown.com). Known for its superb craftsmanship and unique styling, Devon & Devon now offers "The Tailored Bathroom" a new project dedicated to bespoke bathroom furnishing solutions. Shown is their Admiral cast iron tub finished in one of more than 500 available colors (price upon request; devon-devon.com).
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An occasional skiers guide to stay and play in Vail Written by Caylee Matthews With the interlaced fingers of my gloved hands securely wrapped around a steaming cup of hot chocolate, and my feet nice and toasty in a pair of chic Dubarry Kilternan boots, I admired the abstract artistry in the offing: colorful specs carved serpentine curves into a pristine blanket of white high atop the mountain. All morning, “fresh powder” was on nearly everyone’s lips as I strolled through the lobby of The Arrabelle and outside to where, just steps away, giddy skiers ascended in the Eagle Bahn gondola to grab rights to first tracks on their favorite runs. As much as I wanted to share in their exuberance, I am a late bloomer when it comes to skiing (and a stubborn learner at that), but as I’ve learned in Vail, finding alternative heart pounding on-mountain activities isn’t a challenge, and making après an extended affair is also a reputable pursuit in these idyllic environs. Enveloped by the White River National Forest, the Town of Vail is an outdoor enthusiasts’ dream in all seasons, but particularly in winter, when some 5,000-acres are transformed into a skiers’ playground. Devoid of the vibrant yellow leaves that are a hallmark of fall in the region, enigmatic “eyes” of leafless aspen trees become prominent and serve as silent observers of this seasonal spectacle; look closely and you may be able to spy a black bear’s “signature” on the bark. 54 slmag.net
Fiercely determined to prove that you can indeed teach an old dog new tricks, I always make a point to use my first day in Vail for a lesson with a private instructor from the Ski School (vail.com). As a newbie adult skier, I’ve found that the professionalism and calm demeanor inherent in their pool of instructors works wonders in building up my confidence. This past season I was joined by a friend who was a nervous first-time skier, and the two of us were paired up with Charlie Baker, one of the most experienced and sought-after instructors at the Ski School, who proved to be worth his weight in gold. He seized on my friend’s athleticism and fearlessness, allowing her to go from a Level 1 to a solid Level 4 after just one day, and helped me iron out some lingering flaws in my form. While I may not have been born to ski, I love working up a sweat in the out-of-doors, so to get my pulse racing on non-ski days, I turned to the Vail Nordic School for guided snowshoeing and cross-country ski tours (vailclubhouse.com/Nordic-center/). Each allowed me to experience a diversity of Rocky Mountain terrain and feel good about joining my skiing travel mates at day’s end to celebrate another day of adventure. Other exhilarating and family friendly ways to zip down the mountain that don’t involve skis include tubing, and the new Forest Flyer Mountain Coaster, whose track winds 3,400 feet down the mountain.
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Street scene in Vail Village
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RockResorts Spa
Living room in a private residence at The Arrabelle
There is no shortage of lodging options for the discerning traveler in Vail, but the place I return to again and again is The Arrabelle at Vail Square (rooms from $335; arrabelle.rockresorts. com). Graced with a prime location in the heart of Lionshead, the luxury resort hotel, designed to mimic the timelessness of storied resorts that dot the European Alps, perfectly encapsulates a highend mountain town vacation. Ranging in size from 550 to more than 2,500 square-feet, the 81 guest rooms and condominiums are supremely comfortable and impeccably maintained. Add to this an outstanding list of creature comforts and attentive service, and you have the recipe for a perfect stay. From the balcony of our guest room, we enjoyed watching intrepid skaters as they made loops around one of Vail’s three ice rinks, and just down the hall, a complimentary indulgent afternoon hot chocolate bar appeared each afternoon to satiate our sweet tooth. For a fitness enthusiast like me, The Arrabelle’s fully equipped gym was a dream. To remedy the inevitable muscle
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Living room in a slopeside private residence at The Arrabelle
soreness resulting from so much physical activity, I made full use of the treatments and amenities available at the 10,000-squarefoot RockResorts Spa. Equally restorative was lounging in The Arrabelle’s rooftop pool and hot tub while gazing over the storybook setting of the village to the mountains beyond. Beginning with a hearty buffet breakfast through a day-ending nightcap, The Arrabelle’s Tavern on the Square restaurant is a constant hub of activity. The restaurant’s outdoor patio at the base of the mountain is ideal for savoring a bacon-infused vodka Bloody Mary, while inside fireside is an ideal place to indulge in chef Paul Wade’s recently revamped menu that puts his unique spin in familiar favorites like Lamb Shank Pot Pie and Bone-in Veal Schnitzel. On each of our ski days we took a break for a sit-down lunch at Bistro Fourteen, a popular spot located at the top of the Eagle Bahn gondola. The high-ceilinged dining room boasts ample windows to take advantage of the views from on high. Their hearty salads proved to be the perfect mid-day
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pick-me-up and for those so inclined, there’s a host of heartier entrée options and a full bar. The altitude and uptick in activity mean that I’m always looking to the next meal, and in Vail there are several culinary institutions, but few have the staying power of Sweet Basil, which opened in 1977 and has remained a favorite of both locals and visitors (sweetbasilvail.com). Situated in the heart of Vail Village, their modern American cuisine is accompanied by a globally sourced wine list of more than 500 selections. Menu standouts that are as pretty on the plate as the palate include the charred octopus, the Alaskan Halibut, Barramundi A La Plancha, and the tastes-like-summer Strawberry Tart. Within the cozy and rustic surroundings of Sweet Basil’s sister restaurant, Mountain Standard, diners are treated to upscale gastro-pub fare cooked over a wood-fired grill (mtnstandard.com). Our favorites among the fire-kissed features included the calamari with pineapple curry, sweet and spicy peppers, Thai basil and
black lime peanuts as well as the Colorado lamb sirloin, served with sweet pepper piperade, charred eggplant, chickpea fritter and basil chimichurri. For me, half the fun of skiing is dressing the part, and shopping could be classified as a sport in Vail, where you can find everything from a kitschy $10 t-shirt in a souvenir shop to a limited edition $15,000 ski jacket at Gorsuch (gorsuch.com). While there are free shuttle options to get you from one side of town to the other, walking in the fresh mountain air on the paved trail that winds along the banks of Gore Creek through the center of town is a simple pleasure that only adds to my running list of Vail’s beguiling attributes. Cozied up to an outdoor fire pit at the base of Lionshead Mountain with my fingers gingerly wrapped around the stem of a champagne flute, I can’t help but think that the sprightly bubbles dancing about mirror my giddy emotions at the end of another action-packed day in Vail. sl
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Curating a Lifestyle: In the Bag
Written by Amelia Jeffers
Spread, clockwise from top left: Two of the most iconic and collectible designer handbags: the Birkin and Kelly. Courtesy, private collector. This group of Louis Vuitton luggage was "wellloved," but still seems like a steal at $2,000. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. A mid-century clutch by Emilio Pucci. Courtesy, private collector. A vintage Valentino shoulder bag and scarf. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers. A Judith Leiber brushed metal evening purse. Sold, Garth's Auctioneers & Appraisers.
More than just arm candy, a fashion statement, or a status symbol, a good handbag can be a serious investment. Take the Birkin bag by Hermès: the company maintains a waiting list in excess of six years of orders for the iconic bag, and examples nearly always bring more on the secondary market than retail direct from the French manufacturer. Recognized as the most collectible and best investment among designer handbags, Birkins grow in value based on two sound principles: scarcity and quality. Each Birkin is carefully constructed under the strictest controls, using the finest materials available. Only a handful are released each year, with custom-designed bags quickly becoming a coveted accessory when spotted on the red carpet. Drawing on what we know about how growth in value occurs, a Birkin passes the supply:demand ratio test with flying colors. In May, a new auction record was set when a 2015 gold and diamond-encrusted Birkin raced to $380,000 at Christie’s in Hong Kong.
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But, there is life beyond Birkin for those of us in a more, ahem, modest price range. Great, timeless bags by Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior and others are readily available through a variety of resellers thanks to the “great American downsize”. As more and more baby boomers hit retirement age, estate sales, auctions and online consignment stores have seen a remarkable increase in the supply of luxury goods. Simultaneously, as savvy buyers have become conditioned to the concept of buying second-hand, demand has followed. Buying and selling designer handbags has become big business, with big returns; some analysts have reported that annual returns for handbag investments consistently outperformed the New York Stock Exchange. However, the difference in risk is notable: while you may be subject to Apple’s stock dropping due to the latest public relations issue, you don’t have to worry that someone has faked the stock. On the
contrary, the luxury handbag market is full of fakes - even “superfakes”, so named because they are incredibly difficult to discern. When entering the luxury handbag market, it is imperative that collectors buy from reputable dealers and educate themselves on authentic marks and construction. The most coveted names in vintage handbag collecting remain among the top designers today. Expect to pay a premium for these names, especially when buying from an expert, reputable dealer or auction company. Names like Judith Leiber, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy and Prada are coveted brands with a strong following, but they are faked less frequently than brands at the top-tier of the collecting world:Chanel, Hermès and Louis. As a result, they can sneak through a smaller-selling venue without attracting the same attention as their headline-making counterparts, making them a better alternative for buyers looking to get into the game. At
a national auction company, a bidder would expect to pay in the four-figure range for any of the top brands. Take another step back and include makers like Emilio Pucci, Dior, Tom Ford and Versace, and the secondary buying market offers tremendous opportunity to acquire a great deal, often below $1,000. Looking for a fun and risk-free way to kick off a collecting habit? Start with 20th century bags by relatively unknown makers for under $100. Up the style game and join the hunt in the hot collecting world of vintage handbags. Some of my favorite sites include (of course) smaller auction venues like Selkirk in St. Louis and Garth’s in Columbus, but also 1stdibs.com, therealreal.com, and scouring local estate and tag sales in tony neighborhoods. Happy hunting!. 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.
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Ralph Lauren Purple Label Anthony wool sharkskin suit ($2,495; ralphlauren.com)
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Clockwise from top left: Limited edition Bovet Virtuoso VIII 10-Day Flying Tourbillon Big Date chronograph ($199, 800 bovet.com), Zenith Chronomaster El Primero Grande Date Full Open chronograph ($10,700; zenith-watches.com), Limited-edition Bell & Ross 03-92 Horolum ($3,400), Longines 44mm Conquest V.H.P chronograph ($2,000; longines.com)
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Versace fall/winter 2017-18 (versace.com) Photo by Carlo Scarpato
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Clockwise from top left: Shinola Runwell backpack ($995; shinola.com), No.424 coin pouch from BillyKirk ($49; billykirk.com), Montblanc Westside double gusset briefcase ($1,150; montblanc.com), RSB Gents bespoke umbrella from Fox Umbrellas (from $285; foxumbrellas.com), Knox belt in matte balck python from Upton ($240; uptonbelts.com), Sterling silver, wood and semi-precious stone Retro TV cufflinks from Jan Leslie ($695; janleslie.com) Photo by Razor Creative Labs, Pat Flynn men's 22K gold and forged iron nail bracelet ($1,575; patflynninc.com), Montblanc Heritage Rouge & Noir Tropic Brown special edition pen ($605; montblanc.com), Revo Relay singlasses with Stealth Serilium lenses ($229; revo.com)
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A BEAT AHEAD: JAY E Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography by Jon Gitchoff
He’s quite simply a musical genius. When put to the challenge, it’s actually no surprise really Jason “Jay E” Epperson can produce a beat ready for airplay in less than five minutes. It just comes to him both originally and through the interpretation of what he hears. After all, his career lit up early on when he produced Nelly’s Country Grammar in 2000. The album recently became the ninth hip hop album to be certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America, selling more than 10 million copies in the US alone. Epperson says, “Being a music producer you always have to be creative so I’m very open to a lot of genres. I listen to jazz while I’m working in the garage and new albums when I’m riding around. I’ll go through kicks of rhythm and blues. I try to change it up and reinvent myself all the time. Some days I’ll start with the drums and some days I’ll start with the melody. And sometimes I’ll try to keep it all organic where it’s like acoustic guitar and piano, sometimes I’ll come down here and make it all electronic.” Epperson is self-taught on all of those mentioned by the way. “Down here” is the basement of Epperson’s St. Peters home. The walk down includes a hallway of fame, similar in hanging style to walls on display at Elvis’ Graceland, marking his career that spans over two decades. Candles are lit for “a positive vibe feel” as you enter Epperson’s “office.” There’s a record wall lined with his more valuable vinyls, keyboards ranging from $2,000-$10,000, a few monitors, various drums, a recording booth, knobs galore, and a table that rests in between Epperson’s main keyboard and control panel/monitor area and a black leather couch. That couch is famous for the frequent visitors like Nelly, Ali Jones and Murphy Lee, and lately Keem and Tef Poe, the activist/rapper who recently 66 slmag.net
performed at Harvard University’s Ed Portal show. Epperson says he would welcome Smino in the door as well, a young artist who has been dubbed St. Louis’ next big star. “I’m always working on music, so I’m pretty much ready to go at any time, so like if Jay-Z was to call me I’d be ready to go. That’s part of being a producer. You just have to be prepared for the next shot. You don’t know when that next one is coming,” Epperson says. Even though Epperson has a man cave of a basement, he says he could do it all on the road from his laptop. He even went back to being a DJ for a bit after teaching himself how easily he could play without lugging all of his records around. He says, “Computers are so advanced to where everything kind of syncs and it sounds like the real thing. I use it like a demo where this is the sound I’m looking for but I’ll want a real guitar player to come in and really wail out on it. I don’t want it to sound like this exactly, I want it to be a little softer.” Maybe softer like the “strong string song” he produced for Nelly that was tested out at his performance with the St. Louis Symphony earlier this year. A release date has not been announced. As Epperson enters his countdown year to 40, he reflects on blending the old with the new. “I still like record shopping because you stumble across things that aren’t on iTunes.” He adds, “Things revolve and change now it’s all about the electronic music. I think like in a few more years it will be more back into the organic real melodies and piano, how it’s always been in any genre. It’s always changing, it’s just a matter of changing with it but still staying true to yourself.” sl
Epperson says he can’t sing, but tried rapping when he was putting together “Country Grammar” for the St. Lunatics and they were busy on the road. He says, “I had no idea it was going to be “Country Grammar” so me and KoKo [Jayson ‘Koko’ Bridges of their production company Basement Beats] rapped on it and I was like ‘I’m a terrible rapper.’ But the breakdowns the exact everything you hear on that music is to my rap. To this day Koko and I always laugh about that, and how Nelly could take it and make it a number one hit.”
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It’s quite clear Gerard Craft’s Sardella is a winning concept in St. Louis. Although walk-ins are accepted if you’re willing to wait for a bit, reservations are still tough to get without significant notice. So it seems almost a necessity that the restaurant would have to feature a strong cocktail menu, given the atmosphere, location and general vibe of the surrounding environment. The offerings make waiting for a table actually pleasurable, and even optional, as Sardella could stand alone as a “drinks only” stop for the evening. The cocktails are as inviting as any dish on the food menu. The names of the drinks are conversation starters. General Manager Chris Kelling says all of the cocktails are named after Kanye West songs. Kelling says, “I just tried all the cocktails and listened to the music and tried to find a song that evoked what I got from the cocktail. “ He adds, “For example for this one [The Lift Off] it’s an aperitif-style cocktail so it’s a good starter or ‘lift-off’ to the evening.” And it does lift your spirit into perhaps another world. The large ice chunk that floats in “The Lift Off” is a mouth-watering burst of life on a hot and humid night, also serving as a soothing sensation to ready the palette as the aperitif prepares the drinker for what’s ahead. Sardella’s lead bartender, Phil Ingram says, “The Lion’s Tooth Dandelion liqueur has a really fragrant nose, but almost like a honey flavor to it. This is a super bright cocktail. The Contratto Aperitif is an Italian bitter liqueur with a bright tangerine note to it. We top the cocktail with dried chrysanthemum flowers. The lilac comes from a lilac tincture from Dirty Girl Farm, which ups the floral notes without adding sweetness.” sl Ingredients: Diplomatico Rum, Contratto Aperitif, Dandelion liqueur, Lemon and Lilac
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THE GRANDEL THEATRE A Space To Call Home Written by Alan Brainerd / Photos provided by The Grandel Theatre Residents and visitors to St. Louis are fortunate on so many levels. Our city offers the best of the best in so many categories; amazing architecture, medical facilities, top-rated zoo, museums and parks, an array of world class eateries and probably best of all, and most important to many, the arts. The artistic experience would be dramatically less in any city without the commitment financially and personally by those who are passionate about the arts. The vision of Ken and Nancy Kranzberg, and their formation of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation (KAF), have made an imprint on our community that will no doubt last for generations to come. Last year the KAF expanded their commitment to the Grand Center Arts District, which is home to more than 45 cultural institutions, with the purchase of the Grandel Theatre. This most incredible and historic Romanesque Revival limestone structure designed by local architect Lewis Frederick Rice in 1884, was first home to the First Congregational Church. In 1914, the Union Methodist Church purchased the building and occupied the space until 1952. Fast forward to 1989 when the Grand Center Organization purchased the much dilapidated and woefully neglected building with a new purpose and vision which included a multimillion dollar renovation to reinvent the space, which included a 450 seat theater and banquet facility. This was a new concept and bit of a dicey destination for St. Louis theater goers in the 1980’s as our city had fallen on some rather tough times and getting people back into the city would take great, some say monumental efforts. With determination, this re-imagined venue over time experienced much success during this period, all part of the exciting early rebirth of midtown and the Grand Center. The Black Repertory Company and St. Louis Shakespeare utilized the main stage of the building 74 slmag.net
until 2013 when the building was sold again. In 2016 the purchase by the KAF secured the future of this historic gem and saved it from what could have been the fate of a wrecking ball. The building was in obvious need of repair and updating to bring it in line with the quality of both performance and educational opportunities that they wanted to offer. The local award winning architectural firm SPACE Architecture + Design located in the Grove area was chosen to design and complete the remodel for the lobby, theater, common areas, the Dark Room, The Grandel Gallery, and the patio that overlooks the Arts Academy Plaza. “The building itself provided plenty of inspiration. The architecture, the leaded-glass windows, and the small details in the space – in particular the motif on the ends of the seats in the theater – gave us plenty of direction for the revitalization of the space,” says Tom Niemeier of SPACE. He adds, “We did our best to enhance the theater with custom carpet that was color-matched to the existing seats, and a few pops of color with complimentary wall covering.” “[Executive director of KAF] Chris Hansen wanted different types of seating, so we removed some traditional theater seats and replaced them with high channel-back curved booths in a mustard color that complemented the red,” adds Niemeier. “The yellow specifically was inspired by the rays of sunshine motif at the ends of the seat rows. The large crystal feature lights on the top floor of the theater reflect that theme as well.” In the Dark Room (the restaurant/lounge/bar with a small performance stage) the deeply coffered ceilings stayed, but LED lighting was added behind a black steel plate at the top of the coffer, creating the ability to change colors in the room to suit the mood. The steel was used on the small stage, and on select walls and columns to provide a surface on which the art exhibits are displayed with
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magnets. The burl bar top added some warmth to the space. The fusion of materials of wood and steel juxtaposed the history of the building with the modern aesthetic of the future. The line-up of artistic companies to utilize the space ensures diversity both in talent offered and the audiences that will be attracted to this venue. Some resident companies include Ashleyliane Dance Company, Big Muddy Dance Company, Dance St. Louis, Harvey Lockhart’s ‘H.E.A.L’ Center for the Arts, Korlovsky & Company Dance, Metro Theatre Company, Shakespeare Festival St. Louis, St. Louis Ballet, and the St. Louis University Performing Arts Department. Ron James of Metro Theatre, now in its 45th season, was particularly exuberant at the possibility of being included at The Grandel. “When the Kranzberg Arts Foundation hinted that there was a possibility that they might rejuvenate and reopen the Grandel Theatre and would be looking for resident companies to sign on, Metro Theatre Company answered with a resounding yes. A permanent performance space in the heart of Grand Center will allow us to expand our season, reach new audiences and take on technical and production challenges we never could before.” Gen Horiuchi, the artistic director for the Saint Louis Ballet Company, says, “As the professional ballet company of Saint Louis, we want to be part of the renewal and energy of that district. The Grandel has had a wonderful re-birth as a center for all types of arts organizations.” Horiuchi is a winner of the prestigious Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland and a former principal dancer under George Balanchine’s New York City Ballet. He explains, “Saint Louis Ballet is known for its classical presentations on the very large Touhill stage. But the company also performs work by today’s top
choreographers and those contemporary ballets are well suited for smaller stages and more intimate venues. The sight lines and size of the Grandel are ideal for the presentation of some of Saint Louis Ballet’s most interesting new work. We look forward to the relaxed atmosphere that theater exudes and the opportunity to have audience members mingle with dancers and choreographers following the performances in the lobby lounge.” Visual arts will also surround the visitors to this venue. The Grandel will host five art exhibits annually as well as the photo galleries in the Dark Room, which relocated from their space around the corner. The art of food is also an important part of the whole. Dinner and lunch menus provide an array of different tastes for the varied pallets of the guests. The menu has expanded from the Mediterranean fare to include more options including vegan. The small performance stage in the Dark Room offers a free music experience that includes the talents of such artists as Ptah Williams, Harvey Lockhart & The Collective, Ben Reece and The Unity Quartet just to name a few. This is also a plus for theater patrons who can enjoy live music before and after the show. It’s clear the Kranzberg Arts Foundation has succeeded yet again in its mission: “To providing local, emerging artists and community arts organizations the resources and infrastructure necessary for the arts to thrive in St. Louis-because we believe artists and the cultural communities they build represent the heart and soul of our city. Through the development of performing arts venues, visual arts galleries, free music programs, and work spaces for nonprofit arts organizations, the foundation nurtures the growth of artists, while working with emerging and leading arts institutions to engage with St. Louis’ greater community in ways that are relevant, inclusive, and inspiring.” sl slmag.net
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SING FOR SITEMAN
Internationally renowned pianist and artistic director Carol Wong accompanied world-class singers, arranged through Opera Theatre of St. Louis, at this year’s Sing for Siteman. The annual event was held inside Haertter Hall at John Burroughs School to benefit research at the Siteman Cancer Center.
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ZOOFARI
It was a crowd of more than 3,000 at the annual ZOOFARI fundraiser for the Saint Louis Zoo. More than $1 million was raised and will go toward helping the Zoo in its efforts to save endangered species at home and around the world.
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GALA OF LIGHT
Pony Bird celebrated 40 years of service at the Gala of Light, held at The River City Casino Event Center. Pony Bird provides a family environment with 24-hour quality care for non-ambulatory people with significant intellectual and physical disabilities.
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ANDRÉ LEON TALLEY
The Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s “Speaking of Fashion” series hosted former Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley for a session at the Saint Louis Art Museum. Talley spoke about his insights on the intersections of contemporary menswear and fashion history. 5
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BASELWORLD ROLEX AT SIMONS JEWELERS
Simons Jewelers offered an exclusive preview to St. Louis of Rolex Baselworld 2017 watches – for one night only. Clients were given the opportunity to see the extraordinary timepieces up close before they were shipped onto the next showing. Pieces from the collection can still be ordered however from Simons.
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SAVOR FOR STUDENTS
The city’s most celebrated chefs cooked for the inaugural Savor for Students event, a fundraiser for Lift for Life Academy. The evening was held at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis. Chefs included James Beard winner Kevin Nashan of Sidney Street Café, Jesse Mendica of Olive + Oak, Eric Heath of Cleveland Heath, and Kevin Willman of Farmhaus, among others.
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VOGUE AT SLAM The Reigning Men: Fashion in Menswear exhibit at the Saint Louis Art Museum was the inspiration for a gender fluid fashion runway show. It was curated by former Vogue editor-at-large André Leon Talley, showcasing the designs of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund Incubator’s inaugural class. Journalist Tamra Hall walked the runway as well as models from Mother Model Management.
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1) Jonathan Becker, Alexandra Kotur, Simon Kelly 2) Meredith Holbrook, Val Engel, Greg Hutchings, Susan Sherman 3) Andy and MaryAnn Srenco 4) Justin Scarbrough, Nicole Benoist, Greg Lukeman 5) Ronda Lee, Reuben Reuel, Tania Beasley-Jolly 6) Bobby Parker, Mike Gavin, Megan Wall, Charlie Houska, Thomas Wall, Ted Wight 7) Scott and Amanda Pozzo, Colin and Sarah Gibbs
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One of the more attended films of Cinema St. Louis’ Whitaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase at The Tivoli in the Delmar Loop was Gabe. It’s the story of Gabe Weil, son of Richard And Josephine Weil, and life with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as directed by Luke Terrell.
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JON HAMM JOINS CURTIS SITTENFELD
A reception was held at the home of Mary Ann and Andy Srenco for actor Jon Hamm, who was in town for a speaking engagement at the St. Louis County Library with bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld. The evening raised money for the library’s Career Online High School program. Sittenfeld’s “Prep” will soon be a comedy series from HBO.
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AN EVENING OF LUXURY LIVING
The old estate of Johnny Londoff was the setting for an evening of all things luxurious, from the exotic wheels of STL Motorcars to the finer things at Huffords Jewelry. Popticals founder David Porter was there along with representatives from Butler’s Pantry, Strauss Payton, Jetlinx, Tom James, and Dielmann Sotheby’s.
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THE EMPIRE OF DAVID PORTER 10 Things I Cannot Live Without
Written by Carrie Edelstein / Photography by Matt Marcinkowski From inventing the FURminator deshedding tool for pets to a revolutionary style of sunglasses called Popticals that fold up for easy storage and access: David Porter has built an empire. He invited us inside his “Dave Cave,” a two-story office/garage that has the technology and futuristic feel of a super hero lab combined with the look of The Chain Bridge of Budapest, all merged with an Italian luxury car showroom. It houses the Popticals street fleet along with a few other toys that sometimes get taken out for a spin. Growing up in Columbia, Missouri, Porter’s love of cars came before he could afford what he wanted. “I bought a Fiat X1/9 that was sitting in a field for $600 bucks and I took an auto body class and mechanics class to learn how to weld and fix it up – and then I just figured things out.” That seems to be his forte, like coming up with the idea for high quality sunglasses that fold while skiing and wishing for a pair to put on after skiing that could also fit in his pocket without getting crushed. Using a top designer in Milan, Italy, 100 slmag.net
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God Family: his wife, Angie, and his two daughters Italian sunglasses, particularly a pair of Popticals PopAir Aviators Close friends Italian cars, specifically a lime green Lamborghini Aventador Roadster 6. A cappuccino made with freshly ground beans 7. KomBlu Kombucha (green pineapple) *In all fairness, Porter’s wife is friends with creator Andria Garcia, and, their offices are within the Popticals building in Fenton. 8. Apple Macintosh running Adobe Illustrator 9. Italian driving shoes. Porter says, “Ferragamo’s please!” 10. Movies. His favorites include “Iron Man” (he has a full functioning/ wearable suit in The Dave Cave) and James Bond.
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