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Welcome to the latest edition of Beyond, the exclusive magazine of St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. We hope that Beyond inspires you with unique stories that reflect the varied interests and passions of our guests around the world. In this issue, inspired by the legacy of John Jacob Astor IV, founder of the first St. Regis hotel, we connect with five luxury trailblazers who are shaking things up in their respective fields – our first in a series of “House of Astor” features, helping pay tribute to modern incarnations of the spirit of St. Regis. We also meet digital entrepreneur Whitney Wolfe Herd, founder of female-first dating and networking app Bumble, and aristocratic former model Serena Bute, who designs chic but comfortable clothes “for women to be themselves in.” In “The Journey,” we explore Bali, Indonesia’s famous “Island of the Gods,” famed for its spiritual roots and lush landscape. We also look at the growing trend of iconic art galleries such as the Louvre and the Guggenheim expanding to spectacular new outposts in locations like Abu Dhabi, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Elsewhere, Beyond considers the rise of the “haute vegetable” – once a humble side order, cauliflower, carrots and kale are increasingly treated as the main event on Michelin-starred menus around the globe – while in “A Little Place I Know,” Adriano Berengo, creative director of Murano-based glass studio Glasstress, sings the praises of a Venetian wine bar that specializes in cicchetti, the Italian city’s very own lunchtime tapas. Thank you for making St. Regis a part of your travels. With nearly 45 hotels around the world, we hope that you will continue to find the time to visit the House of Astor on your journey.

With best wishes from the team at St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

CONTRIBUTORS Chloe Fox Born into a theatrical family, it’s no surprise that Chloe Fox is at ease in the company of actors, and during the course of her journalistic career she has interviewed some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Kate Winslet. A regular contributor to the pages of Vogue, Porter and The Financial Times, Chloe has also profiled many of the world’s leading fashion designers. For Beyond, she meets aristocratic model-turned-designer Serena Bute.

Hazel Plush A contributor to Wanderlust, The Telegraph and AIR, the luxury magazine distributed throughout the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, this London-based freelance travel, arts and design writer lives a peripatetic life, but always loves to return to the UAE, where she lived for several years. She returns to the region in this issue, writing about “museum diplomacy” – in the form of new outposts of the Louvre and Guggenheim museums opening in Abu Dhabi, and a Centre Pompidou in Shanghai.

Mark Ellwood A senior contributor to Robb Report, Condé Nast Traveler and co-host of the Bloomberg podcast, Travel Genius, New York-based writer Mark Ellwood is a leading luxury journalist and commentator. In the first of our regular House of Astor series of features, Mark profiles six leading innovators, all breaking new ground in their chosen fields. The series’ aim is to celebrate the spirit of enterprise, innovation and excellence that characterized the extraordinary life of John Jacob Astor IV, founder of the first St. Regis hotel.

Giulia Bassi Based in the fashion capital of Milan, no one could have been more attuned to the mood of modern Italian glamour showcased in our The St. Regis Venice fashion shoot than stylist Giulia Bassi. A senior contributor to the Italian fashion magazine Amica, Giulia also works with a wide range of high-profile brands including Benetton, Fedeli and La Perla. And what did she most enjoy about the Venice shoot? The canal views from the hotel and, of course, the water taxi rides – not your average commute to work.

Dave Seminara A former US diplomat turned award-winning travel writer, Dave Seminara is the author of Breakfast with Polygamists: Dispatches from the Margins of The Americas, in which he recalls encounters with the Amish, a Navajo medicine man and the eponymous polygamists, who live in a cave in Utah. In this issue, he describes how, for all its beautiful temples and fine beaches, it is the people of Bali who most endear him to the island. Dave also writes for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

Noma Bar One of the world’s most renowned illustrators and graphic artists, Israeli-born Noma Bar’s work has adorned a vast global array of magazine and book covers. His witty, inventive and instantly recognizable illustrations have won him countless awards, the most recent being bestowed for an animation project for the New York Presbyterian Hospital, and collections of his work have been published in several books. For this issue of Beyond, Noma illustrates our essay on strength – of both body and mind – in his inimitable style.

CONTENTS 14 Seven Wonders – The World in Seven Objects –

From an iconic chaise longue and a new take on toile to aquamarine gems and the rise of the luxe hiking boot, we present the stories behind seven fascinating objects from around the globe

28 Heaven on Earth – The Journey –

Writer Dave Seminara takes his family on a fascinating odyssey around Bali in search of offthe-beaten-track experiences and an authentic flavor of Indonesia’s “island of the gods”

36 Lady Luxe

52 All You Need is Love

– The Luminary –

– Profile –

Meet Serena Bute, the aristocratic former model whose luxurious but laid-back clothing ranges have made her a big hit with fashion trendsetters including Kate Moss and Emma Watson

Whitney Wolfe Herd, the entrepreneurial dynamo behind female-first dating app Bumble, discusses modern love and the need for women to have a safe place to connect online

41 Hidden Treasures

56 Simply Exquisite

– A Little Place I Know –

– Fashion –

Tastemakers share their address-book secrets, from a vintage fashion museum in Miami chosen by Barbara Hulanicki to curator Stephan Jost’s favorite place to eat out in Toronto

When it comes to romance and glamour, it’s hard to top “La Serenissima,” so where better to showcase our edit of effortlessly elegant spring fashion than the stunning St. Regis Venice

44 Smart Packing

66 Passion Project

– Vacation Style –

– The Connoisseur –

Whether you’re planning a city break in Moscow, a cultural trip to Washington, D.C., a relaxing beach stay in Punta Mita or a family vacation in Langkawi, here’s what to pack now

As he prepares to sell his collection of art by Damien Hirst, Gary Hume and other members of the YBA group, Robert Tibbles explains that true collecting comes from the heart

Above: blue ruffle neck pleated dress, $1,750, Alberta Ferretti, albertaferretti.com; earrings, $POA, Jil Sander, jilsander.com. Cover: see page 62

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68 The St. Regis Atlas

82 Give Me Strength

– The Directory –

– Wellness –

Our international network of hotels and resorts, from Abu Dhabi to Astana, Macao to Mumbai, plus our St. Regis Atlas Guide – to help you make the most of your stay

According to the experts, building up your physical strength can bring with it all kinds of unexpected benefits, from reducing feelings of anxiety to boosting your energy levels

70 Luxury’s New Avant-Garde

84 Telling Tales

– House of Astor –

– Art –

Meet five game-changers who are breaking new ground in their respective fields – from fashion to architecture – channeling the pioneering spirit of St. Regis founder, John Jacob Astor IV

Despite only starting her career as an artist in her late forties, Rose Wylie is now a major force in the art world. Her thought-provoking paintings offer a fresh perspective on fairy tales

76 Book Smart

90 Green Day

– Family –

–Food –

A new generation of factual books for children, which combine ultra-stylish design with an imaginative approach, is bringing serious and sometimes sensitive subjects to life

No longer dismissed as mere “sides,” vegetables like cauliflower and kale are increasingly being treated as the main event on the menus of leading restaurants around the globe

78 Museum Diplomacy

93 Kitchen Confidential

– Culture –

– Food –

With iconic museums like the Louvre and the Guggenheim opening shiny new outposts in China and the Middle East, we look at the appeal of this bold new form of cultural exchange

Dane Fernandes, executive chef at The St. Regis Mumbai, reveals his culinary heroes and how growing up in the former Portuguese colony of Goa has influenced his cooking style

94 Society Snapshots from our glamorous events around the globe, including the glittering opening of The St. Regis Venice and the St. Regis Scent Dinner

96 Fatima Bhutto – A Life in Seven Journeys –

The Karachi-based writer recalls seven journeys that have shaped her life and work

Above: In the Abbey (Someday My Prince Will Come), 2019, by Rose Wylie. The artist discusses her life and work on page 84

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THE WORLD IN SEVEN OBJECTS Words by ALEX MOORE Photography by LOUISA PARRY

THESE UNIQUE , FINELY CR AFTED OBJECTS E ACH TELL A STORY OF OUR T IME , FROM A MODERNIST CH AISE LONGUE TO A SUSTAINA BLE SPE AKER

The fabric he commissioned Vogue photojournalist Victor Grandpierre to design the interiors of the original Dior boutique at 30 Avenue Montaigne. Grandpierre covered every conceivable surface in a print inspired by L’Escarpolette, a toile de Jouy classic by Jean-Baptiste Huet (a regular Oberkampf collaborator), the same print that has sporadically found its way into Dior collections ever since. The general consensus is that Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior 2019 cruise collection – particularly her Book Tote – is responsible for bringing toile de Jouy back to the fashion fore, and now the likes of Tibi, Acne Studios and Oscar de la Renta are parading this 18th-century aesthetic up and down their runways (even Nike has dabbled). What we’ve noticed, however, is that the once-saccharine scenes – picnics, shepherds and hot-air balloons – have been replaced by wild animals, serpents and cityscapes, creating a slightly edgier 21st-century toile that’s fit for any occasion. And while its origins may be contentious, we can’t help but feel that the French still do it best. Take this silk mini-dress by Chloé (pictured), for example – a wonderful alternative to your well-worn spring florals, fusing heritage and modernity to perfection.

We may think of toile de Jouy as a quintessentially French fabric, yet a number of countries can lay claim to a role in its creation. The copperplate method, for example, that allowed for detailed, large-scale printing with a single color was invented by a Dubliner named Francis Nixon in Drumcondra in 1752. But it was in England (where he moved shortly afterwards) that monochrome printed calicoes depicting pastoral vignettes first became fashionable – and it was the French who later adopted and popularized this style of cloth in the 1760s. Even then, it wasn’t a Frenchman but a German, Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf, who ultimately monopolized the practice – while working as a colorist and engraver for the cotton manufacturer Sieur Cottin. The factory Oberkampf established in 1762 was located in the village of Jouy-en-Josas, just south of Versailles. Hence the name: “cloth from Jouy.” Toile de Jouy’s popularity has waxed and waned over the subsequent centuries. The fabric was favored by Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and their courtiers, as well as by the English gentry, but more often than not they used the design for wallpaper, ceramics and upholstery. Christian Dior continued that trend, when, in 1947,

The chaise longue Twenty years after her death, Charlotte Perriand (1903–1999) is finally getting the recognition she deserves. The Fondation Louis Vuitton recently celebrated her 70-year career with a retrospective – the first dedicated to a single designer, though describing her simply as a “designer” doesn’t do Perriand justice. “Architect, designer, photographer, art director, urban planner, curator and advocate of art for all” would be more accurate, though she once famously declared, “I don’t define myself; that would be a limitation.” Her daughter and co-curator of the exhibition, Pernette Perriand-Barsac, recalls, “Shortly after Charlotte passed away, a friend told me that ‘we have to wait 20 years or so after the death of a creator to understand their role in the history of art.’ His words puzzled me. Yet here we are, and I now realize he was right. Through the filter of time, the sifting of fashions, the successive waves that make or break ephemeral glory, we have to wait to see what is still standing.” It has taken until now for her to emerge from the shadow of many of her collaborators, primarily Le Corbusier, and this show is part of a broader trend in which the hitherto overlooked contributions of women artists are now being reassessed and celebrated. She began working for the Swiss architect in 1927, aged 24, and it was during this first stint with him that the feted triumvirate – Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret – designed the now legendary LC Collection. Le Corbusier took the credit, despite the fact that the pioneering designs were largely Perriand’s. The most iconic piece from the collection is the chaise longue basculante B 306, now known as the LC4 (pictured here in hide and graphite leather). Perriand had hoped for it to become a mass-market fixture, and approached Peugeot to build its tubular steel frame. Sadly, discussions amounted to nothing and only 170 were sold in its first decade, though, fortunately for lovers of modernist furniture the world over, all was not lost. In 1965, Italian design company Cassina began manufacturing the chaise longue and 17 other Perriand designs – explicitly naming her as the creator of these pieces – and to this day they are among the company’s most consistent sellers.

The speaker

Beautiful and functional but also revolutionary and sustainable is how Swedish industrial design agency People People describe their eclectic portfolio of work. Their electric cars, IKEA kitchen appliances, watches and bikes (especially the Spiran), certainly live up to this description, but none quite as convincingly as their Transparent Speaker. Both the muchlauded Small Transparent Speaker (pictured) and its larger, black-framed sibling are design statements, stripped of all embellishment except their aluminum “uniframe” and tempered-glass casing, which house the bare components: two 3-inch drivers, a 6.5-inch woofer, amplifier and control panel. The design is minimalist, but not simply for aesthetic reasons. Instead, the speaker has been made transparent in order to blend in with its surroundings, which means it will look just as much at home in a sleek penthouse, a country home or a 100-foot yacht, and will still look good in 20 years’ time, no matter how those interiors change. What’s more, it has been designed to live twice or three times as long as that; although if you were to ask Per Brickstad, the speaker’s chief designer, he’d tell you that it has in fact been designed to last forever. Brickstad created a sustainable “closed loop system,” so new components and systems can be added as the latest technology develops. In an age where we take planned obsolescence as a given, it’s refreshing to see a brand innovating in this way. “We wanted to make a speaker that lives and grows with you,” explains Brickstad. “Most home electronics are disposed of when they become outdated or broken. This product was designed to be upgraded and even improved over time. The speaker’s modular design means drivers are easily replaced, amplifiers easily upgraded, and glass easily changed or even customized. We have designed the speaker in such a way that it is ready for a long-term recycling scenario.” Proof, if needed, that less is indeed more.

The fruit Avant-garde sculpture, or this evening’s dinner? Fruit doesn’t come much more alien-looking than the Buddha’s Hand, but this decidedly eastern foodstuff, also known as a fingered citron, has finally made its way into the more exotic greengrocers of the West, and for a number of good reasons. The Buddha’s Hand is native to China’s Yangtze Valley – some say by way of India (the theory goes that Buddhist monks exported the fruit around the 4th century AD) – but it is also popular in Japan, where it’s commonly gifted over New Year to bestow happiness, wealth and longevity. In China, where it’s known as fo shou, it tends to be used more pragmatically, having found favor in traditional medicine centuries ago. Here, it’s among a number of plants used to regulate the flow of qi (vital energy) in the liver, spleen and stomach, alleviating pain and inflammation, lowering blood pressure, and removing phlegm. Wikipedia describes fo shou tea as having a “somewhat peculiar taste.” In the US, and more recently Europe, it tends to have more glamorous uses. Unlike other members of the citrus family, the Buddha’s Hand has no pulp, juice or seeds, but what it does possess is a beautiful aroma of tangerine, lavender and lemon, which has made it increasingly popular as a natural air freshener (the Chinese have even been known to add it to their laundry). It also has a surprisingly sweet, superfood rind. Peeled or grated, its applications are endless. Garnish your gin and tonic, or better still, infuse vodka to make Buddhacello, a variation on the classic Italian aperitif, limoncello. Add it to desserts, dressings, shortbread and salads or, if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, candy it. Our advice would be to combine the skin and pith (which isn’t bitter) with sugar, water, honey, grapefruit juice, a cardamom pod and a splash of balsamic vinegar, for the most delicious marmalade you’re ever likely to try. Your toast will thank you.

The gemstone

According to ancient lore, aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of mermaids. Superstitious sailors would hurl their aquamarine amulets into the ocean to quell squalls and prevent tempests. Those born under the sign of Pisces have long cherished their sky-blue birthstone, said to evoke the purity of crystalline waters, and the exhilaration and relaxation of the sea, while uxorious husbands have traditionally gifted the stone on a 19th wedding anniversary – again, perhaps, to calm stormy waters. More recently, however, aquamarine has enticed more than just credulous mariners and those born between February 18 and March 20. “Aquamarines have always enjoyed popularity with jewelry connoisseurs,” says renowned gemologist and jewelry expert Joanna Hardy, “but when the Duchess of Sussex was given a cocktail ring from the collection of Princess Diana on her wedding day, there was a sudden resurgence of interest in this showstopping gemstone.” This newfound popularity is certainly bolstered by the fact that aquamarine is more workable (and affordable) than emerald and many other colored gemstones. One of the more durable stones – it rates 7.5 to 8 on the Mohs scale (diamonds are 10) – it’s great to cut creatively, and because it complements almost every skin and eye color, it’s the perfect gem to be used in a family heirloom. “Aquamarines are from the beryl family, the same as emerald and pink morganite,” explains Hardy, “but because they can be found in large crystals and are usually relatively free of inclusions [flaws found within the stone], cutters can have some fun with them.” Take this exquisite pear-shaped 10.75-carat aquamarine ring from Harry Winston – an incredibly difficult cut, but one that showcases the varieties of cyan and turquoise wonderfully. No one would complain about how well it works with diamonds either. “You get a lot of gemstone for your money at present but this won’t be the case for long as the public has woken up to aquamarine,” says Hardy. “They’re appreciating its beauty and rarity. It’s much more than simply a fashionable gemstone.” Quite right. It is also said to be a symbol of youth, hope, health and fidelity, and if that wasn’t enough, it’s touted as a cure for arthritis, eye inflammation, sore throats and seasickness. If only the sailors had known.

The liqueur “Pick herb at midnight, allow to macerate till morning dew,” reads the first line of the millennium-old recipe for the mystical French libation, Chartreuse (pictured, left, in a glass by Saint-Louis, Europe’s oldest glass studio). Folklore tells us that the subsequent steps, scrawled in Latin, were equally arcane, which is perhaps why it took Carthusian monks over 130 years to decipher the original manuscript, presented to their order in 1605 by François-Annibal d’Estrées, Marshal of King Henri IV’s artillery. Today, only two monks – Dom Benoît and Brother Jean-Jacques – know how to blend the 130 secret herbs, spices and flowers that constitute the “elixir of long life,” making for a story that provenance-obsessives just can’t get enough of. Around 10 years ago, one of the US’s top mixologists, Murray Stenson, discovered the recipe for a Prohibition-era cocktail known as The Last Word while perusing a dog-eared copy of Ted Saucier’s 1951 bartending guide, Bottoms Up. Equal parts Chartreuse, gin and Maraschino, the drink is a potent mix of sweet and sour that had lain dormant for decades. Stenson’s discovery went viral and Chartreuse became a bartender’s best friend the world over (so much so that The Washington Post claims Chartreuse tattoos are now all the rage), with Alaskas, Verdant Ladies, Bijous, and Green Goblins taking pride of place on any discerning drinks list. Meanwhile, the vintage Chartreuse market has boomed, helped by the fact that it’s one of only a handful of spirits that continue to age when bottled. The Saratoga in San Francisco is thought to have one of the best collections, with 19 varieties dating back as far as the 1920s (expect to pay up to $440 for a single pour), while Manhattan’s Le Coucou boasts 15, including a rare, three-liter flagon. Meanwhile, Chartreuse hounds will be sniffing out the legendary orange version – bottled in small batches in the 1970s as a speculative marketing initiative – purely for its rarity, not its taste. But what’s most interesting is how this liqueur, in both its green and yellow forms, is once again being used in its original capacity: medicinally. In fact, you could almost expect to hear your personal trainer, dietitian or yogi recommend a measure of Chartreuse, the health and wellbeing tonic, with its warm anise, licorice, mint and saffron notes, in the same breath as turmeric, kombucha and echinacea.

The hiking boot It’s something of a challenge trying to pinpoint exactly why hiking boots – particularly luxurious ones – have suddenly become such a fashion staple. Certain commentators trace this shift back to the Timberland boot’s resurgence in 2014; others suggest it’s an evolution of the “ugly trainer” trend that made such a splash in 2018. Elsewhere, the ever-reliable “digital detox” has been dragged into the debate: apparently we’re so keen to get away from our screens that we’re striking out into the great outdoors, which of course requires the correct footwear. Or perhaps, some are suggesting, the hiking-boot revival is simply an extension of the athleisure trend. Whatever the root cause, the catwalks have certainly taken a stomping of late, with the likes of Jimmy Choo, Off-White, Prada and Moncler all opting to shod their models in footwear that’s sturdy, supportive and designed for steadfast grip across challenging terrain. Think less Gore-Tex and mesh, though, and more brushed suede and Italian calfskin leather. Indeed, so luxey are many of these designs – take Gucci’s Flashtreks with their cozy faux-shearling lining (pictured right, available from matchesfashion.com) – some suppliers have taken to calling them “après-ski boots.” It seems we’re channeling Grace Kelly in St. Moritz, without the slightest intention of clipping into a binding. But perhaps that’s the point: hiking boots are the perfect way to show off our adventurous side – regardless of whether it actually exists or not. This is good news, too, for genuine hiking boot manufacturers such as Fracap, Montelliana and Danner; they aren’t doing too badly out of the whole arrangement either. Styling-wise, if you own hiking boots, or you’re considering investing in a pair, we suggest pairing them with a floaty dress or leather pants; they’ll stop your outfit appearing overly groomed but will still look considered. Guys – because this trend applies to you, too – we suggest teaming yours with a plaid shirt or chunky knit. And if, on the off-chance, you’re actually planning to go hiking in them, they look just as good with a down jacket and a technical rucksack. So perhaps the time has come to answer the call of the wild.

JEWELS OF THE LAGOON Words by CATHRYN DR AKE

W ITH ITS C ANALS LINED W ITH SPLENDID CHURCHES AND PAL ACES, V ENICE H AS ALWAYS FASCINATED V ISITORS, BUT THE V ENET I ANS’ BEST-KEP T SECRET IS THE DRE AM Y CH A RM OF ITS L AGOON’S LESS-FREQUENTED ISL ANDS

HEAVEN ON EARTH Words by DAVE SEMINAR A

THE INDONESI AN ISL AND OF BALI IS A WORLD APART W HERE THE WARMTH OF THE CLIM ATE IS ONLY SURPASSED BY THE HOSPITALIT Y OF THE PEOPLE. DAVE SEMINAR A TAKES HIS FAMILY IN SEARCH OF OFF-THEBEATEN TR ACK EXPERIENCES ON “THE ISL AND OF THE GODS”

The Journey for ways travelers could spend a memorable weekend in Bali. But as we sat in a ferocious traffic jam amid armadas of slaloming mopeds, I worried that finding off-the-beaten-track experiences might be harder than I’d thought. Bali has been beguiling Westerners since 1512, when Portuguese explorers first reached its northern coast. In 1597, the Dutch explorer Cornelis de Houtman arrived, and christened the island “Young Holland” while at anchor in Padangbai, where my journey began. Houtman befriended Bali’s king, the Dewa Agung, who is described in Miguel Covarrubias’ book Island of Bali as “a good-natured fat man who had 200 wives.” De Houtman’s sailors were as intrigued by local customs, such as the Ngaben – a 12-day cremation ceremony that is still common in Bali – as they were enchanted by the balmy climate and the comely Balinese women. After a few weeks on the island, two of Houtman’s crew literally jumped ship when it was time to go back to Holland. They settled in Gelgel, in Klungkung Province, married Balinese women, learned the language – and presumably wrote bestselling memoirs recording their transformational journeys of self-discovery. The rest of the crew returned to Holland with news of the “paradise” they had discovered in the East Indies. Since then, foreigners have been falling hard for Bali. Mick Jagger married Jerry Hall here in 1990 in the modest home of a woodcarver, with a Hindu priest slitting the throat of a chicken and scattering its blood to purify the dwelling. David Bowie was so enamored that he specified in his will that he wanted a Balinese cremation ceremony, or, failing that, he wanted his ashes to be scattered across the island. (His family never confirmed if his wishes were granted.) Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love in Bali too, and her memoir Eat, Pray, Love has inspired untold readers to dream of following in her footsteps. Understandably, those who “discover” Bali are often fanatical about keeping others out. In 1930, André Roosevelt, a photographer and cousin of

ravelers flock to Bali for its fascinating culture, the hospitality and warmth of its people, its ancient temples, pristine beaches, vibrant nightlife and hospitality – and, often, to find themselves. But as I stood at the prow of our “fast ferry” boat from the Gili Islands, just off the coast of Lombok, speeding past lush, densely forested coastline and colorfully painted jukung fishing boats towards the port of Padangbai, the main attraction of Bali was simply the chance to get the hell off that boat. For nearly three hours, we had endured a white-knuckle passage through rough seas, which was uncomfortable for me but nausea-inducing for my son, Leo, then nine years old, who spent much of the ride doubled over, ashen-faced. Leo felt better the moment we stepped onto Balinese soil. But after six days in the sleepy, car- and scooter-free Gili Islands, I was at once fascinated and disoriented by the frenetic pace of Bali. Outside the ferry terminal, one driver held a sign with the words “I swear I’m cheap.” Another held aloft a piece of card that read: “Taxi – fair price. I swear I’m fair.” Our driver, Wayan, had no sign, but gave us a primer on Balinese names and how they identify an individual’s place in their family or what their caste is. “When you meet someone like me, named Wayan, you know we are the oldest in our family,” he said. Wayan explained that the Balinese don’t use family names but they often have a second given name that highlights a positive attribute. And if the family has more than four children, the name cycle repeats, so the fifth child in a family might be called “Another (Balik) Wayan.” The short lesson was a quick reminder that I had a lot to learn about Bali’s traditions. I had arrived on the so-called “Island of the Gods” with my family – wife, Jen, and two young boys, Leo and James, in tow – on a typically steamy day in July for a three-week working holiday, where my brief was to research and pen a column for the popular “36 Hours” series in the travel section of The New York Times. I had three weeks to find potential recommendations

Flower power

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Opening pages: Pura Ulun Danu Beratan temple on the shores of Lake Bratan, near Bedugul. Below: preparing “Canang Sari” floral prayer offerings. A regular sight in Bali, the baskets of petals are left as a tribute to the gods

Bali US President Theodore Roosevelt, chronicled the “Western invasion” of the isle in the introduction to a book written by Hickman Powell called The Last Paradise. “This nation of artists is faced with a Western invasion and I cannot stand idly by and watch its destruction,” he thundered. Nearly 60 years later, in 1989, the travel writer Pico Iyer expressed the paradox of Bali in his book Video Night in Kathmandu: “Bali was heaven, and hell was other people… it is the first vanity and goal of every traveler to come upon his own private pocket of perfection, it is his second vanity to close the door behind him.” Iyer wrote that Bali “remains unavoidable and irresistible” and said that those intent on finding the “real Bali” forsook the beaches and “flocked together off the beaten track in Ubud,” which was our first base. We quickly realized that if Ubud (an hour and a half by car from the St. Regis Bali Resort) was off the beaten track in 1989, it certainly isn’t now. But if there’s one thing I’ve discovered in nearly half a century of wandering, it’s that if you find yourself surrounded by tourists, you have only yourself to blame. Often, the solution is to keep walking until you’re lost. In wandering through the temples and neighborhoods of Ubud, what really stood out was the warmth and curiosity of everyone I encountered. Even people who were trying to sell me something – and failing – were almost absurdly polite and open to chatting. One afternoon, after I’d left a humble shop where we’d browsed but bought nothing, a woman from the store came chasing after us when we were already nearly three blocks away. My first instinct was to assume she was chasing after us with a “special price” offer, but, in fact, she had my camera slung across her shoulder. “Sorry, mister,” she called out with a huge smile. “You forgot camera.” Later that same day, walking south along Jalan Raya Pengosekan near the center of Ubud, there were clusters of guesthouses, yoga studios, souvenir shops and warungs (casual restaurants.) But as I veered further south and

then off onto the side streets one evening after the rest of my crew had already called it a night, I heard the distinctive high-pitched pinging of a traditional gamelan band in the distance. I followed my ears until I found myself in a courtyard where a band of perhaps a dozen men in richly embroidered red, black and gold costumes was rehearsing. I took a seat and was quickly lost in the music, which evoked a sense of the exotic Old Bali. After their set, one of the younger members of the crew ambled over to me to introduce himself. His name was Kadek (“second born”) and, like many Balinese, he wore many hats. In addition to playing in the gamelan band, he was also a painter and a driver. I told him I was interested in Bali’s history and he offered to take us to the Klungkung Palace the following day. Kadek picked us up early. My sons strenuously objected to leaving at 8am but the plan was to avoid the hottest part of the day. A few miles east of the city, the traffic eased and we motored through villages full of small temples, unsupervised dogs and children playing in the streets. Klungkung, also called Puri Agung Semarapura, is a 17th-century palace that was once home to Bali’s most important line of kings. As the seat of power for the Klungkung Kingdom in the pre-colonial era, it’s a spectacular complex that served as a ceremonial meeting place and de facto court, where traditional justice (off with their heads!) was meted out by kings and their priests. On April 18, 1908, as the Dutch tried to enforce a monopoly on opium trading, a Dutch soldier shot the rajah dead. His six wives and some 200 followers committed puputan, a mass ritual suicide, with kris swords, as Dutch troops burned most of the complex to the ground. We read about this grim story in the palace’s museum, which features photos of Balinese royalty, and artifacts such as the king’s chair, which is adorned with a lion, symbolizing his role as chief judge. But the palace’s real highlights are the spectacular ceiling paintings depicting scenes of punishment in hell and

New wave Below: women from Junjungan village celebrate a ritual that includes wetting their feet in the waves. Overleaf, left to right: Buddha is part of the Hindu pantheon of gods; a young woman prays at Pura Dalem in Ubud

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Something old, something new Opposite, from top: lush green rice-paddy terraces near Tegalalang; a young man at Pura Besakih temple Above: preparing for a traditional “rejang” dance, which sees young women offering themselves to the gods

the joys of heaven in the Kertha Gosa Hall of Justice, one of two surviving floating pavilions. It’s a serene place, full of fountains, statues and evocative religious art. And, oddly enough, there is still a King of Klungkung. His name is Tjokorda Gde Agung, and he was crowned in 2010. The Royal family lived in exile in Lombok for more than 20 years after the 1908 massacre but came back in 1929 and have been here ever since. “Nice guy,” Kadek said. I laughed. “No, really,” he continued. “He’s here sometimes, greeting visitors. He likes to meet the people. Too bad he’s not around today.” In the days and weeks to follow, I fell into the habit of visiting one sight per day. Watching the sun set at Pura Uluwatu, a picturesque 11th-century temple perched 825 feet above the Indian Ocean, was a particular highlight. One of Bali’s six most significant temples, it has panoramic clifftop views and mischievous long-tailed monkeys that make sport out of snagging items from tourists. On another occasion, we made an excursion to Pura Besakih, which has been one of Bali’s most important temple complexes for more than two millennia. Although it’s a tourist attraction, it’s also an active place of worship where some 70 celebrations are held throughout the year. During our time in Bali, we criss-crossed the island and discovered that it’s larger than you think. Very few towns in the island’s interior are “overrun” with tourists, so there’s plenty of terra incognita for intrepid travelers to explore and we found a wealth of good places to eat and lounge on the beach in the Legian-Seminyak area. Ubud was full of life but the vibe was more hurry than hammock. I didn’t really feel like I was on vacation until we reached Nusa Dua (where The St. Regis Bali Resort is situated,) with its pristine beaches. But I hadn’t come to Bali just to relax. I was looking for slices of Old Bali, authentic experiences I could share with like-minded travelers.

This led me in many directions around the island, and over and over again, my happiest moments revolved around interactions with local people, who all seemed delighted to meet us. Even negotiations could be charming. For example, my son James had his eye on a beautiful hand-made ukulele at a music shop called Ianshen in Legian. Balinese craftsman Ian Aiman didn’t just sell us the instrument; he also wanted to teach James how to play it. “I am so happy this boy is getting my ukulele,” he said. Towards the end of our three weeks, we headed for a small town in East Bali called Sideman. It’s a humble place, with one main street and a smattering of guesthouses and warungs set amid the incredibly green and lush rice-paddies East Bali is famed for. It was here that we stumbled upon Pasraman Vidya Giri (PVG) a local charity that teaches children English and traditional Balinese arts – we heard gamelan drums one afternoon and were delighted to discover it was children the same age as my kids who were playing the instruments. The goal of PVG is to teach Balinese children important aspects of their culture, to make sure it endures. But the kids are just as eager to teach visitors how to play the drums, make Hindu offerings, and take part in Balinese dances. My sons made friends with a host of teenage girls in the program who doted on them and put on a spectacular theatrical performance for us in full Balinese costume on our last night in Sideman. Later that night, I checked my Instagram account and noticed that I had several new Balinese friends, most of them following me so I could pass messages to my phoneless sons. One wrote, “When are Leo and James coming back to Bali?” And I realized then that Old Bali and New Bali are the same place – and both are unforgettable. Your address: The St. Regis Bali Resort

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ARISTOCR ATIC FORMER MODEL SERENA BUTE DESIGNS CHIC BUT COMFORTABLE CLOTHES “FOR WOMEN TO BE THEMSELVES IN.” WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE DESIGNER STAKING HER CLAIM AS THE QUEEN OF LAID-BACK LUXURY

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s women the world over work hard to alter the way they are perceived – as they rise up in the worlds of business, politics and the arts, to find their voices and their place in the world – so their wardrobes are changing. They’re dressing like they mean business. Enter Serena Bute London, the laid-back luxury brand that’s a favorite of models Adwoa Aboah and Kate Moss and actress and activist Emma Watson, to name but an on-message few. Built around the dual principles of elegance and comfort, Bute’s capsule collections comprise a covetable wardrobe of sophisticated staples – flattering, wide-legged pants (always with a trademark grosgrain stripe down the side or at the waistband), oversized tailored shirts (silks and velvets for winter, softest cottons for summer) and flattering suit blazers, turtlenecks and hoodies to complete any look. The styles may be relaxed, but the fabrics and finish are of the highest quality. This is a new era of luxury dressing. “I want to give women the gift of feeling at ease and comfortable,” says Bute, a stylish face on the UK fashion scene since she took a job working as a buyer at the seminal brand Joseph in the mid-1980s. A busy mother of three (and stepmother to three more), this fresh-faced fiftysomething English rose instinctively knows exactly what busy, modern women want. “Life is quite stressful enough without having to strap yourself into tight clothes and towering heels,” she says. “I design clothes for women to be

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“I love the way the kids wear my designs… they tend to pair them with some cool trainers and a lot of sexy attitude!” to be able to chuck on and go,” she says. “I design clothes that can be worn to bed, to a yoga class or out to dinner with a tuxedo or leather jacket.” In many ways, she is the living embodiment of her brand: a day-to-night doyenne of fashionable cool. But it’s not just herself that Bute is designing for; her children and their friends have snapped up the look and made it very much their own. “I love the way the kids wear my designs,” she says of her daughters, 28-year-old actress, Jazzy, and 20-year-old fashion student, Lola. “For the most part, they dress them down; whereas my friends would often wear my trousers with a heel to a party, they tend to pair them with some cool trainers and a lot of sexy attitude!” In fact, one of the best-selling dresses in Bute’s latest collection was designed with these bright young things in mind; a glittering, sequin minidress, destined for the dance floor. With her children all grown up, Bute is showing no signs of letting up. What started out as a bijou business is now growing into a global phenomenon – look out for her vibrant fluorescent and pretty pastel color palette at all the most stylish beach bars next summer. As well as being stocked in boutiques across Europe, Japan and America, online orders flood in from every country around the globe. “More and more, I sense a customer base that craves stylish, comfortable, stress-free dressing – a way of looking great and getting things done,” says Bute, whose next mission is to make the label entirely sustainable. “My buzzword, and the buzzword of the future, is adaptability,” she says. “I’m in the business of creating clothes that move with the times, as well as with our bodies; clothes for the modern woman, in all her elegant, powerful, versatile glory.”

themselves in; to feel relaxed, without compromising on their femininity.” Having only just wound up her previous label, Anonymous, which had attracted a cult following in the 2000s, Bute originally had no intention of selling the versatile designs that she had started creating: “I simply made them for myself.” But everywhere she went, from the stylish enclaves of London to New York City, women would stop her and ask where they could get them. And so, in 2015, a label was born. Despite being entirely untrained, Bute, an aristocratic former model, has worked in fashion for over 30 years. Her first venture, a fashionable shirt business called Wendell & Howes, was disbanded when she married the Jamaican-born grandee Robert De Lisser, and went to live on the Caribbean island (where their children, Jazzy and Joshua, were born and where she set up a business making kids’ clothes). When the marriage crumbled after ten years, she found herself back in the UK, beginning life again as a single mother at 40. At an exhibition of Cuban paintings put on to raise some much-needed funds, she was reunited with an old childhood friend, the former F1 racing driver Johnny Dumfries, Marquess of Bute. A friendship, and subsequently a relationship, blossomed and, on the day before Valentine’s Day in 1999, the pair were married in the Marble Chapel at Mount Stuart, his Gothic family seat on the Scottish island of Bute. Moving between their homes in Scotland, London (where their extraordinarily stylish home is the former Monty Python studios located on the edge of Regent’s Park) and Verbier in Switzerland, Bute’s highoctane life necessitates a flexible wardrobe. “When I start my day, I want

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A Caribbean-Asian restaurant in Toronto by Stephan Jost Patois, 794 Dundas Street West, Toronto

The thing about Toronto is that every neighborhood is very distinct. I live in Little Italy, a 12-minute walk from the Art Gallery of Ontario. My daughter is eight so when my husband and I get to go out for a date we like to go to a restaurant called Patois, which describes itself as “Asian meets Caribbean.” The combination works: it’s not pretentious, it feels genuine. You don’t often think of the Caribbean as a melting pot, but there are strands of immigration from Southeast Asia that stretch back to the 19th century, so there’s a strong culinary connection. The restaurant looks unspectacular from the outside, but there’s always a line. Inside, it’s very multigenerational: you’ll find a grandmother with a two-year-old – and every family member between. There are always a lot of dates going on, and it’s really loud, but in a good way; people are just enjoying themselves. The staff are super and the cocktails are great, too. They do a rum punch and a hibiscus negroni that I love. The menu has a lot of small plates, and they do a thing called “The Whole Shebang,” which is literally everything on the menu. It just comes out – you’re not really ordering so it feels like being at home, where food just arrives. The fried chicken is a personal favorite. They serve it with this Sriracha hot sauce that’s supersweet Caribbean contrasted with the spicy, fermented flavors of Asia. Ah, it’s so good.

A traditional wine bar in Venice by Adriano Berengo

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Cantine del Vino già Schiavi, Fondamenta Nani 992, Dorsoduro, Venice

Every time I return to Venice it’s like a new honeymoon. Venice isn’t a place you respond to in half-measures; you love it or hate it. It’s more difficult to find the authentic places these days, but there are still a few I go to where you can still enjoy the atmosphere of the old times. In Venice, like in Barcelona, you always used to have a quick lunch of tapas – here they call it cicchetti – consisting of round bread topped with cheese, fish, squid, shrimps, etc. It’s a tradition we’re gradually losing, but then you meet people like the Schiavi family, who are keeping the tradition alive. There’s always this fantastic tiny lady at the front, behind the glass counter, where she displays a variety of the cicchetti. She also wrote a beautiful book in which she explains her technique – using ingredients from the past but creating something new and contemporary with them. The two sons are always there too, smiling at you as you come in, ready to hand you a cicchetto and a really good glass of wine. It’s a bar but it’s also a store – they have an immense variety of wines. If you want to find a really good bottle of wine, go to Schiavi. Adriano Berengo is creative director of Murano glass studio Glasstress Your address: The St. Regis Venice

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A vintage fashion museum in Miami by Barbara Hulanicki Parodi Costume Collection, 276 NE 27th Street, Miami

Parodi Costume Collection is run by a wonderful Spanish lady called Francisca Parodi who came to Miami in the 1960s, when so many of us started coming to the city. She was an incredible seamstress and specialized in mending and restoring vintage clothing. As her collection grew, and people came to hear about her work, her son and daughter developed her atelier into a more formal museum, which I go to again and again for inspiration. I first discovered it after reading about it online and I’ve been going there ever since, for many years. It’s truly magical; I’ve taken people from the fashion colleges and they’re always just drooling. It’s got thousands of pieces spanning the period from the mid-1800s to the late 20th century. There’s so much beautiful 1950s couture, by the likes of Dior, Givenchy and Balenciaga, that’s really evocative of the glamorous feeling of the era. The museum is housed in a typical Miami-style house on Biscayne Boulevard and the space is lovely. They’ve done it so well – it’s just an adorable place to visit. Francisca will go through her entire collection with you, talking about each piece – usually with her children translating – explaining in detail what she’s done to each garment and its significance. It’s a very genuine, intimate and authentic experience. Vintage fashion has become a real luxury today. It’s a specialist collector’s thing now – everything is rarefied, picked, chosen, mended – and because it’s so scarce, something like this is really special. Barbara Hulanicki OBE is a fashion designer best known as the founder of iconic 1960s and ’70s clothing store, Biba Your address: The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

A superb village restaurant in Mallorca by Monica Vinader I’ve been going to Mallorca for summer breaks for years now, and because we’re foodies we’re always looking for fun places to go and eat. The second time we went to Mallorca we got friendly with a local chef and started picking his brains about where else we should go to eat on the island – the great thing about Mallorca is that it’s relatively small, so you can drive pretty much anywhere. The chef told us about this restaurant called Ca Na Toneta. It’s a little place, just three houses, run by the Solivellas sisters in a tiny village called Caimari, which is in the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana, the spine-like mountain range in the north of the island. It’s absolutely not a Michelin-star kind of place, which is what I love about it. It’s more like walking into a home, only with a tiny bar that serves great mojitos, and a series of dishes that just arrive at your table. You don’t choose, which I also like. It’s charming, of course, but more than that, the food is absolutely gorgeous, and what Spaniards call “zero km.” In other words, it has been sourced very locally indeed. My favorite dishes are the coca, which is a bit like bruschetta, or anything with Negre Mallorquí (Mallorcan black pig), which is always really delicious. We go every time we’re in Mallorca. Monica Vinader is the Spanish-born founder of her eponymous luxury jewelry brand, which launched in 2008 (monicavinader.com). Your address: The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

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and guns were banned in profile pictures. The idea had come as a response to the dating scenes of both her childhood in socially conservative Salt Lake City, Utah – where her father is a property developer, her mother “just the best mom in the whole wide world, ever” – and of her college years. In the world of love and romance, she says, women were expected to be submissive and wait for the man to make the first move. Many of the adults took the view that girls shouldn’t concern themselves with anything much other than waiting to set up home with a nice man who would support them. “I started thinking about my dating, how hopeful it always felt when I was meeting guys, maybe thinking someone at university was cute, but never contacting them first. There was this ‘lady’ thing, that the woman must wait, that they have to be chased. But who wrote these rules? Why am I not allowed to text him?” The entire high school prom dating system, she says, was controlled by the boys, with girls simply waiting to be asked. The one exception was the annual Sadie Hawkins dance, when roles were reversed. “It meant that men had to be on their best behavior. They didn’t need to be macho and aggressive, they needed to be kind and wait for women to make the first move.” Here was the model for her business. Despite building a fortune from the world of dating apps, Wolfe Herd’s own experience has been very different, and she says she has

ost people who achieve Whitney Wolfe Herd’s level of success would be happy if they managed it over a lifetime. She has co-founded two global dating apps – Tinder, which she set up at the tender age of 22, and Bumble, launched two years later – amassing a personal fortune estimated at $300m. Now CEO not just of Bumble but also of its parent company, MagicLab, which is valued at $3 billion, she has achieved all this while meeting and marrying the love of her life, giving birth to their first child, and remaining the sort of woman you’d be happy to have a giggle with over cocktails. And she’s done it all by the age of 30. “I originally wanted Bumble to be the first and only female social network,” explains Wolfe Herd, immaculate in white jeans, white Gucci loafers and a wristful of Cartier bracelets, when we meet in London. “I wanted it to be a place where only women could join, a place for kindness. The tagline was going to be ‘compliments are contagious.’” Instead, the man who is now her business partner, Andrey Andreev, argued that they should set up a dating app. Wolfe Herd was unconvinced – her departure from Tinder had been bruising and acrimonious – but Andreev, founder and CEO of social network Badoo, talked her round. Bumble was born in December 2014 with a mission to encourage both parties to treat each other better. Only women could make the first move,

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company from the start, explains: “We noticed our users were hacking the platform to find friends. People would say on social media that they wished there was a dating app for friends. It was an ‘aha’ moment for us. If you’re traveling alone, maybe on business, it’s sometimes hard not to feel a little isolated, so a lot of users are looking for someone to grab a coffee with. They use it socially as much as for networking.” Before her pregnancy, Wolfe Herd described leading an idyllic life outside of work, of paddleboarding in the river that flows past her house, trying to improve her tennis and entertaining friends and family. But surprisingly, she also suffers from “paralyzing” anxiety about almost everything, including flying, which terrifies her, despite the thousands of air miles she clocks up each year. When she returns to work after maternity leave, there will be a lot of traveling in store, as she gets to grips with her new MagicLab role and pushes Bumble forward in its international expansion plans to countries such as India, which have a very different culture of love and marriage. For Wolfe Herd, this is key, because she believes that modern young women in more traditional cultures are crying out for an alternative, less passive, but safe approach to meeting partners. Wolfe Herd believes that “when women are empowered to speak first, they have a voice and that has an impact on other areas of their life.” There’s no doubt she’s a woman on a mission. “I feel like what I’m doing is quite important,” she says, “because human connection is at the root of everything we do. It defines our happiness and health.” All power to her.

never dated using one. “The funny thing is, no, I haven’t used one. I’d played around on them, but never met anyone seriously. But what I had done is make some really good connections – not romantic ones, business connections.” She met her own husband, Michael Herd, the old-fashioned way, through a friend, in 2013. Herd is a restaurateur and heir to a Texan oil company. They married four years later, in a lavish three-day celebration on Italy’s Amalfi coast. Everything was bespoke: the bride’s couture gowns, embroidered napkins and tables topped with hand-painted tiles, designed by the couple. They planned to use them in the bathrooms of their future children, and on December 9th 2019, Wolfe Herd duly gave birth to their first, a boy named Bobby Lee Herd II. She’s taking the company’s full four-month maternity leave, says Bumble’s Chief of Staff, Caroline Roche, 27, who I speak to on the phone at the company’s Austin, Texas HQ, just a few days after Herd Jr. has arrived in the world. “That’s because she wants to set an example that you really can have it all and maintain that work/life balance. The thing about Whitney is that she can handle a lot.” Today, Wolfe Herd is achieving her original vision of a female social network. “Hundreds of thousands of users were saying, ‘I’ve just relocated to a new city, I know no-one,’” she says. “Or, ‘I want to get out of law and into tech.’ Bumble was a safe, connecting space for them. Men couldn’t approach them.” In 2016, Bumble BFF launched, followed a year later by Bumble Bizz, for professional networking. Roche, who has been at the

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Clockwise, from top: Whitney Wolfe Herd with Diane von Furstenberg at last year’s “Women In Charge” conference in New York City; inspiring future entrepreneurs in a panel discussion with Aileen Lee and Tyra Banks at the 2019 TIME 100 Summit; at her 2017 wedding to Michael Herd on Italy’s Amalfi Coast

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Previous spread: long satin dress, $6,695, and metal necklace, $995, both by Brunello Cucinelli, brunellocucinelli.com. Opposite: cotton and linen gabardine coat, $POA, and cotton gauze dress, $POA, both by Salvatore Ferragamo, ferragamo.com; leather slippers, $380, N21, numeroventuno.com. Above: pink tuxedo jacket in silk, $995, and pink silk pants, $495, both by Paul Smith, paulsmith.com; crystal necklace, $335, Swarovski, swarovski.com

Above: cotton bomber jacket with rhinestone detailing, $1,040, and cotton pants with rhinestone detailing, $655, both by N21, numeroventuno.com. Opposite: chevron wool jacket, $2,995, Giorgio Armani, giorgioarmani.com. Overleaf: sequin dress, $1,910, and cotton jacket with sequin detailing, $1,485, both by Fabiana Filippi, fabianafilippi.com

Above: white Cady jacket with lace detailing, $POA, and white Cady pants with lace detailing, $POA, both by Blumarine, blumarine.com Opposite: cotton trench coat, $3,430, and cotton jumpsuit, $3,000, both by Bottega Veneta, bottegaveneta.com; satin sandals, $430, Paul Smith, paulsmith.com; crystal earrings, $165, Swarovski, swarovski.com Hair and makeup: Carolyn Gallyer; photographer’s assistant: Christopher Bromley; producer: Sarah Glyde; model: Niki Trefilova

The Connoisseur: Robert Tibbles

PASSION PROJECT Words by GILL MORGAN

For a man who has amassed such a significant art collection, former bond trader Robert Tibbles is refreshingly candid – and modest. His collection of works by YBAs – the Young British Artists, including Damien Hirst, Gary Hume, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Gilbert & George, and Michael Craig-Martin – was built up from the late 1980s onwards, when the Brit Art scene was in its infancy. Only Charles Saatchi was as early to the party. Yet today, as he prepares to sell the collection through Phillips, the auction house, Tibbles simply says: “How do I know what’s good? I don’t. When I say good, I mean it rocks my boat. These works were put together with a certain amount of love. And now they’re viewed in a similar way. Seeing all the auction houses confirm at a basic level that what I’d done was good – that was very satisfying.” Tibbles, 59, is thoughtful and heartfelt when discussing his collecting life. His purchases have been astonishingly astute – a Hirst medicine cabinet, Bodies, which he bought for $780, has an estimate of $2 million – yet he emphasizes the emotion at the heart of collecting: “If someone wants to start collecting, there has to be something in here [he thumps his chest]. It’s a leap of faith, almost a blind date. When I wanted something, I really wanted it.” For Tibbles, the art needs to work on many levels, so that he can always find something new in it, and “I want to be amused, shocked, stunned, charmed. I’m not into collecting as a nerd-fest. I’m interested in the series of emotions.” It all started in a very low-key way. Tibbles was in his early twenties and working in finance in London when he bought his first apartment. All he had on the walls were two Turner prints he’d bought at Tate Britain, where his mother worked selling postcards. “But then I thought, I don’t want posters, I want something that’s actually been done by an artist,” he recalls. He met art dealer Richard Salmon socially. “I told him I hadn’t got much money but I wanted to buy some stuff, and his eyes lit up like an electronic game machine!” And so it began, a roller-coaster ride through the “Cool Britannia” years, when Tibbles, by day, would sell bonds at UBS, but visit artists’ studios and graduate shows by night. He went to Freeze, the seminal 1988 exhibition organized by a young Damien Hirst and his fellow artists, and began to get close to dealers at the heart of the YBA scene. These were the days when artists like Hirst and Sam Taylor-Johnson would pop round to his apartment to install the works themselves. Tibbles’ advice for would-be collectors is to have a little humility: “The best thing you can do is accept that you know very little. Dealers prune stuff, give you a lot of information and, crucially, a link to the artist. It’s important you have a dealer who understands what you like.” Asked to name his favorite pieces in his collection, Tibbles reacts as if I’ve asked him to name his favorite child. He does concede, though, that there are four standouts: Gilbert & George’s City Fairies; Damien Hirst’s Bodies and Antipyrylazo III, and Michael Craig-Martin’s Full (pictured), which had pride of place in his drawing room. Craig-Martin has become a good friend. And the decision to sell? Having built up the collection mostly during the heady era when the works were being produced, his attempts to add to it in subsequent years felt strangely flat. He realized that the collection was complete – it was time to let it go and begin again, diving back into the world of graduate art shows and fringe galleries. “I’m waving it off with a kiss,” he says. “I just want whoever buys the work to be really moved by it.”

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LUXURY’S NEW

The fashion revolutionary: LUCY YEOMANS The green architect: BIJOY JAIN

The digital auctioneer : KATHERINE LUKACHER

TO CELEBRATE THE PIONEERING SPIRIT OF JOHN JACOB ASTOR IV, FOUNDER OF THE FIRST ST. REGIS HOTEL, WE TALK TO FIVE OF TODAY’S LUXURY TRAILBLAZERS WHO ARE SHAKING THINGS UP IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS

Words by MARK ELLWOOD

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The polymath designer : VIRGIL ABLOH The party guru : BRONSON VAN W YCK

Redscout. “In other businesses, innovation is about making things that are more utilitarian, that make life easier – think transportation, travel, hospitals. But in luxury, you’re not solving challenges. Innovation there is at the intersection of scarcity and ingenuity.” Nor is innovation in luxury about wholesale reinvention; better, Disend says, to take one element in a familiar landscape and disrupt it. “You don’t want to try too hard, because that will simply alienate and disorient people. Once you go too far, people are confused, and ask, ‘How do I wear this?’” But the right change, however minimal it might seem to be at first, can produce radical new ideas. So meet the luxury innovators, five creative forces based around the globe who are reinventing and revitalizing their respective sectors right now. Jack Astor, we like to think, would have approved.

hen John Jacob Astor IV built the first St. Regis hotel in New York in 1904, he was inspired by a bold spirit of ingenuity and innovation. Yes, glamour and good times played their part, but it was his embracing of modernity and the pursuit of excellence – in everything from style and service to engineering and design – that ensured Jack’s hotel would set a new benchmark in luxury. Call it, if you will, the spirit of the House of Astor. In the first of a regular series of features, we identify five people from across the world who embody the House of Astor spirit today, innovators who have brought fresh perspectives to their individual fields. Innovation is a driving force in the world, but it’s certainly much harder to be a genuine mold-breaker in luxury than in any other sector, at least according to Jonah Disend, founder of the specialist luxury consultancy

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Bijoy Jain : Below, Architect

Left: Alexander Wolfe for Kinfolk. Right: Alun Callender

“In my studio, there are no catalogs,” says architect Bijoy Jain, proudly – meaning that every aspect of each project they take on is created entirely from scratch. Jain can take this approach because the team at his 15-year-old firm, Studio Mumbai – based in that most intoxicating of Indian cities – includes a number of highly skilled craftspeople: carpenters, masons, plumbers. “They don’t have degrees or diplomas,” he explains, “but they’re intimately involved in the concept of a project, in discussions of space, material, weight, mass.” An advocate of localism in design – he uses unlikely materials such as cow dung in a variety of pieces, from daybeds to benches – Jain’s emphasis on sustainability happened long before it became today’s buzzword. Indeed, he earned the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture in 2009 for his approach to buildings and furniture. Now 55, his first job, after moving to the USA to study architecture in the late 1980s, was in Richard Meier’s studio, making models. He didn’t stay long, returning to India with no plan other than to work, somehow, and it was during this period that he honed his aesthetic. Rather than drawing on the European architecture that had dominated India in the 20th century, from the British colonial project of Lutyens’ New Delhi to the art deco splendors of Mumbai or Le Corbusier’s modernist vision for Chandigarh, he looked back to older Indian vernacular traditions, which naturally and pragmatically chimed with his focus on sustainability. “My projects are driven by location: which materials and building techniques are available locally. For me, it’s pure economics, and it’s easier to do.” Jain’s holistic, sustainable approach is attracting international attention, and as Visiting Professor of Architecture at Yale he is also influencing a new generation of young architects. He is undertaking a series of projects in Europe, while a handsome villa he built in Alibag – the coastal resort that wealthy Mumbai residents escape to on weekends – was singled out for praise by The New York Times’ T-Style magazine, which declared that “by turning his gaze backward, Bijoy Jain is creating a new architectural language.”

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Lucy Yeomans Left: Co-Founder, Drest

The idea first struck Lucy Yeomans when she was buying a PS2 console and Harry Potter games for her nephews. Why, she wondered, was there nothing similar aimed at her nieces? “I thought of all the transformative narratives around fashion,” she explains. “Forget how that cloak makes Harry invisible – what about the amazing Chanel jacket that makes you feel invincible?” The longtime editor, a veteran of both Harper’s Bazaar UK and Net-aPorter’s glossy, Porter, began mulling an idea. Discovering that 63 percent of mobile gamers are women helped push it further. The result: Drest, a new app that’s a hybrid of gaming, Instagram and your favorite glossy magazine. It allows users to dress avatars – of all sizes and ethnicities – in top-tier brands (Stella McCartney, Prada, Burberry and Gucci are all participating). The app is free, but so-called Drest dollars, available for purchase, enable extra functionality – and members get to take part in and vote on styling contests. Plus the real, non-virtual clothes can be bought via Farfetch. Users can also browse other people’s pages to gain styling inspiration and interact with each other. “I love the democratic nature of it,” says Yeomans. “You can be an accountant sitting in San Francisco and be the next [stylist] Katie Grand.” The app is currently “in beta,” – that is, in the testing stage of development – but will launch this spring with further enhancements: custom in-app hair designs by celebrity colorist Josh Wood, plus new, non-gender-specific avatars, for example. Yeomans says it will also eventually expand into menswear. And while the age of her user base is wide, Drest provides a fresh new way for luxury brands to connect with Gen Z, the post-millennial generation seen as wary of such fripperies. Yeomans has already anticipated their concerns: in an attempt to keep the community positive, five per cent of the app’s profits are earmarked for women’s causes. And after all, virtual dressing rooms and styling games are surely the ultimate in sustainable fashion. “We’re talking to the customer before she has made a physical purchase, so she can come into that world of fashion and make choices wisely.”

Katherine Lukacher Overleaf: Head of Online Sales, Phillips

Ask Phillips expert Katherine Lukacher to explain just how radically technology has changed the art world and she cites the way remote bids are taken. No longer will collectors hole up in seclusion, primed to make an offer. “You rarely get calls from people at their desks any more,” she explains. “You’ll hear a dog barking because they’re out on the street while they’re bidding.” The art world has speeded up, changing to meet the needs of global collectors who are constantly on the move. No wonder, then, that the online art market grew 9.8 percent in 2018, to $4.64bn, according the Hiscox Online Art Trade Report. And it’s this market that Lukacher, as the 31-year-old head of all online sales for the auction house, aims to dominate. Her age gives her an instinctive grasp of the emerging trends of the digital-first millennial collector. The daughter of an art historian, Lukacher originally considered that career, too, but was derailed after landing a job as a receptionist at Phillips, where Simon de Pury was head auctioneer at the time. “He brought a sense of acting, of excitement, that I was drawn to. Academia is a little slower,” she laughs. From the front desk she moved to the contemporary department, where she worked as a cataloger before co-founding the online sales department in 2014, rapidly earning a reputation as a savvy combination of curator and saleswoman. It was Lukacher who began theming digital auctions, such as “Summer School,” an assortment of editions, prints and unique works, broadening the buyer base without sacrificing curatorial clout. “The auction process is bizarre if you don’t understand it,” she says, “and new buyers can be intimidated. Whereas online is a platform millennials are comfortable with.”

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Katherine Lukacher Head of Online Sales, Phillips

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Over the past decade, Virgil Abloh has helped redefine the idea of a designer, infusing this rarefied role with an urge to be both democratic and collaborative. Such boundary-blurring wasn’t deliberate. “I never made a conscious decision to be a designer,” he shrugs, “I just had an exorbitant amount of ideas.” He has also been at the forefront of the trend for designers to work across multiple genres, ranging from mainstream to luxe. Nothing, it seems, is beyond Abloh’s creative reach, from Louis Vuitton menswear to Kanye West album covers to IKEA furniture. He’s even produced artwork with Takashi Murakami. For IKEA, Abloh produced both furniture and a redesign of its signature nylon bag, complete with the word “SCULPTURE” on one side (quotation marks, conveying a sense of irony, are an Abloh signature). He even collaborated with one fan of his own label, Off-White, who told the designer that he couldn’t afford the t-shirts in his collection. Abloh responded by taking a Sharpie and scribbling on the fan’s own t-shirt: THIS IS AN OFF-WHITE T-SHIRT. His most famous partnership, of course, is the most unexpected: in March 2018, he was tapped as artistic director for the entire men’s collection from Louis Vuitton, an example of how even the most storied of luxury maisons will deploy a disruptor to stir things up a little and make waves. Born in Illinois, the 39-year old learned the basics of fashion from his mother, a seamstress, but seemed destined for a career in architecture after graduating from a masters program. He started his first fashion brand, Pyrex Vision, buying deadstock clothing from Champion and Ralph Lauren and screen-printing it with slogans. It was the first expression of the collaborative philosophy that underpins his creativity, known as the “three percent approach” – making something new from an existing product only requires you to change the original by three percent. Though his career is skyrocketing (the holding company for Off-White was bought by Farfetch for $675m last year) Abloh remains humble. “I still feel like I’m an intern,” he says, referring to a stint at Fendi in 2009, which involved fetching coffee and earning $500 per week. “I’m figuring things out, but I don’t feel accomplished yet.”

Bronson van Wyck’s ethos is summed up by the title of his new book, Born to Party, Forced to Work. A scion of one of New York’s grand old Dutch clans (“one of those van Wycks,” quipped The New York Times. “Perhaps you’ve driven on their Expressway”), the 45-year-old is the party-planning choice for America’s pickiest hosts, with a list of past clients that includes Beyoncé, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, three American presidents (Clinton, Bush Junior, Obama) and institutions such as Christie’s and the Whitney. He’s no stuffy throwback, though: van Wyck, who founded his firm in 1999, was the first to identify the potential of social media in the events world. In 2010, before the “influencer” had even been invented, he threw a launch event for a Ferragamo fragrance where he recreated the set on which model Dree Hemingway had been photographed, a bed with satin sheets, and encouraged party-goers to climb on board, romp and share the imagery. He continues to weave shareable elements into every event, and finds his corporate clients the keenest to embrace innovation. “Now we don’t just think about the experience of the guest – you’re also creating content. How is this going to be perceived and consumed as a story by people who aren’t there?” That said, parties should first and foremost be fun. He emphasizes that there’s a responsibility on both host and guest to help a party swing. Good guests should be curious, and sociable – find someone standing alone and go and introduce yourself. “The greatest gift a guest can give a host is to arrive 15 or 20 minutes after the start time,” he adds sagely. “That grace period is priceless.” Any key, timeless advice for hosts? “Take charge, light candles, and order twice as much ice as you think you’ll need.” As much as party planning has changed in the past 20 years, van Wyck is primed for another transformation in the next decade or two: virtual reality. He predicts a new platform will disrupt socializing, much as Netflix has upended traditional movies and TV. “People won’t have to leave the comfort of their home as parties will take place in virtual reality.” What could be more sustainable? And doubtless, Bronson will be asked to throw the first one.

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BOOK SMART Words by OLIVER BENNETT

FACTUAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN ARE CHANGING – OUT GOES THE STODGY EDUCATIONAL APPROACH; IN ITS PLACE, THE NEW GENERATION OF ST YLISHLY DESIGNED BOOKS AIMS TO INFORM, ENTERTAIN AND INSPIRE YOUR CHILD, EVEN ON THEIR TRAVELS

kay, it’s not always easy. Books can easily become like eating greens at dinner: undeniably good for kids but tough to enforce, particularly when pitted against the sugar rush of social media. So it’s a joy to discover a new generation of board-and-paper books that inspire, educate and entertain, delivering their message with the aid of ultra-stylish design and illustration. Covering all manner of subjects, these books empower young people in uncertain times to take charge of their lives and make a difference; perhaps even to educate their elders. Take Old Masters Rock: How to Look at Art with Children by MariaChristina Sayn-Wittgenstein Nottebohm (known as “Puppa”), which aims to make art accessible to children. “In the book, children will find feelings, experiences and loads of action,” says Puppa, who urges children to “take the lead in the gallery – and let your parents tag along.” It’s a message seconded by publisher Phaidon, which has boosted youthful art appreciation with Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn’t Sorry and Yves Klein Painted Everything Blue and Wasn’t Sorry, both by artist Fausto Gilberti, inspired by his visits to Milan’s Palazzo Reale. For Phaidon, it’s the blend of “beautiful illustrations, thoughtful design and content that cultivates a child’s budding interests.”

Moreover, there’s a new kind of history afoot in children’s books that’s far from the stodgy “kings and queens of yore” model. On this shelf, Brooklynbased Vashti Harrison has swept the board with her Little Leaders series, including titles like Bold Women in Black History, Little Dreamers: Visionary Women Around the World and Exceptional Men in Black History. These came, says Harrison, from “thinking about myself and the stories that would have helped me when I was a kid” – as well as being driven by the eternal question: What will I do when I grow up? Not everyone can be a Disney princess. Far better to be like Alice Ball, who developed a treatment for leprosy. In a similar spirit, the Little People, Big Dreams series from Frances Lincoln Children’s Books has sold over 1.5m copies worldwide and celebrates the lives of artists, designers and scientists. It began with Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo and Marie Curie and last year introduced David Bowie and Stephen Hawking. Encouraging thought and independence is important in the new-gen kid’s book too. Big Ideas For Curious Minds, for example, from UK publisher The School of Life, taps that boundless childish attribute of curiosity. “Without prompting, children ask the largest questions: about time, mortality, happiness and meaning.” In response, the book romps through philosophy far and wide.

One notable attribute of these new-generation children’s books is that they don’t have a pedagogic approach. They recognize that reading needs to be fun. “So we use diagrams, timelines, comic strips and beautiful illustrations,” says Katie Haworth, editorial director of Templar Books, whose publications include the Little Explorers series, Balloon to the Moon and I Really Want to Win. “When you present stories in a dynamic, beautiful and creative way, children learn by osmosis.” Simple graphics also help when, say, learning a language. Chineasy for Children, from Thames & Hudson, has shifted language learning into the infographic age, making a tough task fun. In these new books, the playfulness is palpable. They amuse, but they also “spark conversations.” “It’s been amazing to see a renewed interest in non-fiction books for children that tackle the big subjects,” says Anna Barnes Robinson, editorial director at Puffin Books – she’s been in charge of Vashti Harrison’s books in the UK and On The Origin of Species by Sabina Radeva, an introduction to Darwinism – though she stresses the need for diligence when tackling sensitive topics such as race, refugees, war and civil rights: “We are as fulsome as possible because often the truth is nuanced and complicated. It’s a tricky balance to get right and involves a lot of careful and robust editorial conversations.”

The ultimate prize, however, is to bring important subjects to young people who are hungry for knowledge. There are precedents, of course. EH Gombrich’s A Little History of the World, written in 1935, has given generations a joyful learning experience, while 1991’s Sophie’s World by Norwegian writer Jostein Gaarder – in which teenager Sophie Amundsen is introduced to the history of philosophy in fictional form – was a bestseller in 59 countries. Now, as then, a worry remains: are these books actually for hothousing parents keen to flatter themselves by proxy? Not a bit of it, reckons Puppa: “They’re for kids to take us on a journey, and allow parents to tag along.” Plus, adds US author Andrea Beaty, whose books include Iggy Peck, Architect and Rosie Revere, Engineer, they’re vital for society: “We have enormous problems to fix in this world, and we need every boy and girl to develop their full potential so they can help.” But maybe the best thing of all is that these books encourage equal dialogue between older people and children. As Dr. Amanda Gummer, founder of research body Fundamentally Children, puts it, “If children are old enough to ask the question, then they’re old enough to deserve an answer.” And if the answer comes in an exquisite package, the greater the chance of an engrossed tot – not to mention the happy travels of a tranquil parent.

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MUSEUM DIPLOMACY Words by HAZEL PLUSH

THE OPENING OF THE LOUVRE ABU DHABI AND POMPIDOU SHANGHAI IS HERALDING A NEW AGE OF CULTURAL EXCHANGE, WITH BIG-NAME GALLERIES LENDING THEIR NAMES AND EXPERTISE TO SHINY NEW OUTPOSTS AROUND THE GLOBE

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here was a time when “the Guggenheim” meant simply the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed museum on New York’s Fifth Avenue, or maybe Peggy Guggenheim’s art-filled palazzo in Venice. And going to the Louvre or the Pompidou was what we did when we were in Paris. But times have changed. Since 1997 that Guggenheim on your bucket-list might well be in Bilbao – in the spectacular Frank Gehry building that transformed this Spanish postindustrial port city into a hip mini-break destination. And soon you might be heading to the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, where it will be a near neighbor of the Louvre Abu Dhabi. And the Pompidou? There were already “Pompidous” in Brussels and Malaga (another Spanish port keen to “do a Bilbao”), and last November another Pompidou opened in Shanghai. So what’s afoot? Of course it was the Guggenheim that pioneered this model, in which a globally recognized cultural institution lends its storied name, and perhaps part of its superb collection, plus know-how, to a “brand extension” in a distant city – housed in a statement building designed by a leading “starchitect” – thereby giving that city instant cultural clout. And Bilbao was a smash hit. But since then several other proposed Guggenheims failed to get beyond the planning stage, a fate which the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi seemed, until recently, destined to share. But while the other projects stalled because local stakeholders baulked at the price of this transaction, the deep pockets and cultural ambitions of Abu Dhabi’s rulers seem to have won through. Not to mention the sheer momentum of the successful launch of the new Louvre, opened with great fanfare in 2017 by President Macron of France and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. For deployed in the Middle East or in China, this “museum diplomacy” isn’t just about museums, cities and nations striking deals. It is also about genuine cultural exchange and, in the case of the Louvre and the Pompidou, an expression of France’s “soft power” – in a reciprocity made all the more precious for the fact that these projects bridge some profound political and cultural differences.

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The Centre Pompidou × West Bund Museum Project that opened in Shanghai in November is the largest-ever cultural exchange between France and China. Designed by British architect David Chipperfield, the glittering glass-clad museum is the most imposing newcomer on the Huangpu River shore: no mean feat in this billion-dollar neighborhood. “Shanghai looks set to become the new cultural hub of the 21st century,” says Serge Lasvignes, President of the Centre Pompidou. “Museums are being established and developed there at an astounding pace. It was only natural for the Pompidou to participate, both to show off its rich collections and share savoir-faire with our Chinese counterparts.” For a reported sum of $2.9m annually, plus $1.5m for its branding rights, the Pompidou will loan works from its collections; create exclusive Shanghai exhibitions, and host exhibitions by Chinese artists at its Paris HQ. As well as providing revenue, “we hope [it] will encourage more Chinese tourists to come and visit our Parisian address,” says Lasvignes of the contract, which will last for five years. And the Pompidou isn’t alone in China. In 2014, London’s Victoria and Albert Museum began a five-year deal to develop Shenzhen’s Design Society, a gallery and cultural hub which opened in 2017. And last June, London’s Tate signed a memorandum of understanding to provide the Shanghai Pudong Museum of Art – set to open in 2021 – with three exhibitions and, crucially, management support and knowhow. It makes perfect sense. “Tate’s best-ever-attended exhibition was held in Shanghai,” said Kerstin Mogull, managing director of Tate, at the signing. The show in question, “Landscapes of the Mind: Masterpieces from Tate Britain (1700-1980),” attracted 615,000 visitors in 14 weeks – that’s over 6,000 people per day. Needless to say, the Museum of Art will be housed handsomely. It’s set to open in a building designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, who is also responsible for the Louvre Abu Dhabi and the National Museum of Qatar in Doha – a city that, with its IM Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art, is also no slouch when it comes to cultural and architectural ambition. All this expansion hasn’t come without criticism. In 2006, when Abu Dhabi announced it would build its $27bn arts district in collaboration with the Louvre, Guggenheim and British Museum, critics scoffed: did this oilrich emirate think it could simply buy cultural clout? Well, yes it did – and it worked. “I have been involved in the birth of many great cultural projects,” says Jean-Luc Martinez, President-director of the Musée du Louvre, “and I can tell you, without either exaggeration or boast, that this one will leave a permanent mark on the history of museums.” Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum in the Saadiyat Cultural District, opened in 2017 after ten years of development. Nouvel’s building is a work of art in itself, with a soaring dome made from almost 8,000 unique metal stars. When sunlight streams through, it creates a “rain of light,” reminiscent of the overlapping palm trees in the emirate’s oases. The collection includes artworks on loan from not only the Louvre, but 12 other leading French museums – including Vincent van Gogh’s Self Portrait (courtesy of Musée d’Orsay) and Jacques-Louis David’s Napoleon Crossing the Alps (from the Palace of Versailles). But the Louvre branding is undoubtedly the biggest draw: a privilege for which developer TCA Abu Dhabi reportedly paid

$525m, as well as $747m for the loan of artworks and temporary exhibitions. “That it took only ten years for [the Louvre] to emerge from Saadiyat Island is an extraordinary feat,” says Martinez. “Ten years to build a museum of 100,000 square meters. Ten years to raise a dome whose weight is close to that of the Eiffel Tower. Ten years to perfect techniques to conserve the works in the climate of Abu Dhabi… It has been a tour de force!” Meanwhile, the British Museum provided an eight-year consultancy for Zayed National Museum, which is set to open in 2021. Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, however, hasn’t had such a snappy timeline. Over the past 14 years, construction has been delayed by economic and political wrangling – and the project looked, for a while, like a $200m Gehry-designed white elephant, with unfortunate echoes of all those other false starts by the museum brand which, after all, was the first to understand its potential for global expansions. But last year Richard Armstrong, director of the Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, told television network Euronews that the museum was “on track, on budget,” and that construction would start “soon.” Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is now expected to open in 2022 – so all eyes are on Abu Dhabi and that $200m deal. Global recognition and a multi-million-dollar boost to coffers? It should come as no surprise that arts institutions are so keen to explore emerging markets. But there are intellectual and altruistic benefits too. The Shekou Design Museum in Shenzhen, for example, continues to host a range of workshops and outreach programs for children, students and families. Of course with its involvement, the V&A is establishing relationships not just with future creatives, but future collectors and donors, too But at its best this cultural exchange – and museum diplomacy – can be transformative for both parties. Opening the Louvre Abu Dhabi “forced us to cast off our Eurocentric approach,” says Martinez. Alongside the project, the French and Emirati governments founded the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH), which works in partnership with UNESCO to conserve historic sites in war zones. At its launch, French benefactors had contributed $30m, while funds from the UAE and Saudi Arabia totaled $35m – with an additional $10m from other sources. So where next for the world’s big museum brands? Perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s a topic rife with rumor. “There are ongoing discussions with the Czech Republic and South Korea,” confirms a Pompidou spokesperson; but regarding whispers of a Saudi Arabia outpost, “there’s no such thing planned.” As for the Guggenheim, “I always say [the next museum will be] on Mars,” laughed Armstrong in the Euronews interview. “But building the museum in Abu Dhabi, and making sure it’s on the right path, will consume all of our energy over the next ten years.” That’s the rub with any creative process: sometimes you have to make a few drafts, tear them up, and start afresh. As those abandoned projects attest – whither the Guggenheim Helsinki, Rio and Lithuania? – even the best-laid plans don’t always work. But if the stars – and visions, and budgets – align, it might just end in a masterpiece. Your address: The St. Regis Abu Dhabi; The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi; The St. Regis Doha; The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan, The St. Regis Shenzhen

Opposite, top: Getty Images; bottom left: courtesy of Foster + Partners

“Shanghai looks set to become the new cultural hub of the 21st century”

Museum diplomacy

Art works Previous pages: visitors to the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum which opened in November 2017. Above, clockwise from top: the exterior of the Louvre Abu Dhabi, which was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel; sunset over the Centre Pompidou × West Bund Museum Project in Shanghai; Abu Dhabi’s Zayed National Museum, due to open in 2021, which will benefit from curation consultancy by the British Museum, as well as the loan of about 500 of its treasures

Wellness

GIVE ME STRENGTH Words by PETA BEE Illustration by NOMA BAR

EXPERTS BELIEVE THAT BUILDING UP YOUR PHYSICAL STRENGTH BRINGS WITH IT A HOST OF OTHER BENEFITS, FROM LOWERING ANXIET Y TO BOOSTING YOUR ENERGY LEVELS

And added muscular strength brings huge benefits for the mind. “With the significant changes to your body shape comes a huge boost in energy levels and self-esteem,” Roberts says. Most people are aware of the role aerobic exercise can play in our mental wellbeing. We’ve all heard about the endorphins that flood our systems when we embark on even gentle endurance activity – cycling, swimming or jogging – for 20 minutes or longer. But scientists are beginning to understand more about the effect exercise has on the mind and are now sure that strength training also has a positive impact. Take a 2018 paper published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in which researchers from the University of Limerick in Ireland set out to determine whether resistance training might be beneficial for our mood and outlook. Brett Gordon, the paper’s lead author, and his team looked at the results of 33 studies on weight training and depression and found that people who worked at getting physically stronger saw profound improvements in their low mood and fewer feelings of worthlessness. What’s more, it didn’t seem to matter how much or how little strength training the participants did – benefits occurred whether people lifted weights twice or five times a week. And while pre-existing physical strength was important, it wasn’t a decisive factor. In other words, you don’t need to be gunning for bulky biceps to experience an emotional boost; just going through the process of getting stronger seemed to help ward off negative feelings and thoughts. Strength exercise has also been shown to have a powerful effect on lowering levels of anxiety. When researchers at the University of Georgia asked a group of women with Generalized Anxiety Disorder to take part in resistance exercise, aerobic workouts or nothing at all, they found lifting weights twice a week produced mental health benefits similar to the effects of antidepressant drugs. For this type of training to be fully effective, you have to keep at it, getting stronger as the weeks and months go by. But then sit back and watch as your health soars. Stronger muscles have been associated with a lower risk of heart disease and high blood pressure, better blood sugar control and reduced layers of body fat. You will look good, feel good and potentially add years to your life. Doesn’t that make it well worth the effort you’ll be putting in?

here’s a widely accepted truism in elite sport that “strength breeds strength.” Top athletes who hone their bodies to become stronger through training get a head start on their rivals on two counts. Not only are their bodies more movement-efficient, requiring less effort to dart around nimbly and quickly, but this physical superiority also boosts their strength of mind. With a more powerful physique, they feel stronger mentally. At the top level, that’s a win-win scenario. But strength and its benefits are not exclusive to sports people and even marginal gains can bring colossal rewards for the rest of us. And it doesn’t necessarily mean hulking around heavy weights at the gym. Improvements in physical strength can be achieved just by moving your body against its own resistance, with exercises such as push-ups, squats and lunges, hopping, skipping and star jumps. For those who are nervous about getting stronger, there are tools of the trade that are infinitely less off-putting than kettlebells and weights. Think elastic resistance bands and “strength” paddles for the swimming pool. “Anything that forces your body to work against a resistance will build strength,” says personal trainer Matt Roberts, author of Younger, Fitter, Stronger (Bloomsbury Sport). “There is nothing more worthwhile.” Of course, all of the above requires a different kind of strength – strength of purpose, and the willpower to train regularly. But it’s well worth it, whatever our age – and arguably more so as we head into middle age. Past the age of 40, our muscle mass naturally declines at a rate of about 1lb per year – a process called sarcopenia – and unless we attempt to offset the decline, the consequences can be less than favorable. For most people, this dwindling muscle mass is replaced by more body fat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. With simple daily strategies to reduce this downward spiral – climbing more stairs, carrying heavy shopping bags and hopping on the spot, for example – some of the side effects can be halted. “Being physically stronger is hugely important as we get older,” says Roberts, “and it needn’t be as daunting as many people think. Simple movements develop physical strength and, as your muscles become stronger, so your functional movement improves and everything you do seems less of an effort.”

Art

TELLING TALES Words by RICHARD CORK

Wylie explains that “they’re useful for brush-wiping, but they also have a huge range of current imagery. I like a bit of ‘actual’ – the objective thing filtering back into the image I’m making.” The freshness and freedom of Wylie’s paintings also testify to her love of graffiti and children’s art. Critics often comment on the seemingly naive quality of her work – which belies the sophistication of her ideas – and she is certainly drawn to fairy tales and stories from history. Looking back over her career, she insists “you’re learning all the time. These days, I keep removing certain parts of a painting until it doesn’t look labored.” She often feels “obsessed with painting,” but points out that “drawing is central to me. I do it constantly, and then pick a drawing that will be a significant part of the painting process.” The enormous amount of energy she devotes to creating her work proves how crucial it has always been within her life. “I’m a great believer in art,” Wylie declares, “and I don’t do housework any more. Unlike Snow White, I love not doing it.”

s she approaches her 86th birthday, Rose Wylie (pictured, above) shows absolutely no sign of slowing down. The paintings on display in her new show at Florida’s The Gallery at Windsor are filled with vitality, wit and defiant inventiveness. They bear witness to the single-minded verve of an irrepressible artist whose international reputation is increasing very swiftly – all the more extraordinary given that Wylie only found renown in her late seventies. Having been to art school in the 1950s, she married fellow artist Roy Oxlade and raised her family, only returning to painting in her forties. This late blooming has brought her an ever-growing following among curators and collectors. Wylie derives her inspiration from a variety of sources, both contemporary and historical. “I think film is a major 21stcentury art form,” she says. “I love close-ups and long shots, and the process of filmmaking is a trigger for how you go about making art.” As well as constantly visiting the cinema, Wylie responds to “any visually exciting thing I’ve seen. It could be a dead squirrel in my garden or a trip on the Underground.” She is stimulated, too, by photos in newspapers. Her studio, in the garden of her house in Kent, southern England, is full of them.

“Rose Wylie: Let It Settle” is at The Gallery at Windsor in Florida until 30 April, 2020 (windsorflorida.com/gallery) Your address: The St. Regis Bal Harbour

Images: © Rose Wylie/courtesy the artist and David Zwirner. Left: Joe McGorty

L ATE BLOOMER ROSE W Y LIE DIDN’ T PURSUE HER C A REER AS AN A RT IST UNT IL SHE WAS IN HER L ATE FORT IES, BUT SINCE THEN HER THOUGHT-PROVOKING, FAIRY TALE-INSPIRED PAINT INGS H AV E M A DE HER A FAVORITE W ITH CRIT ICS, CUR ATORS AND COLLECTORS ALIKE

Rose Wylie

ELIZABETH AND HENRY WITH BIRDS, 2013 Wylie is fascinated by portraits of aristocrats and monarchs from the Tudor period. “I was arrested by a marvelous painting by Robert Peake the Elder,” she recalls. “I find myself attracted to the outfits they wore – quite sculptural, with skirts sticking out from beyond the body. You could hide anything under them.” She describes the two grand figures at the bottom of this painting as “English would-be monarchs, with belts and buckles.” Above them is their looming gray castle, which threatens to “trap them,” but the birds flying through the picture “symbolize escape for me and unite the whole of this tall painting.”

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Rose Wylie

SNOW WHITE (3) WITH DUSTER, 2018 Two contrasting images of Snow White are seen in this painting, and they could not be more different. On the right, she is depicted as a brunette “holding a duster while conversation bubbles float around her.” At the top, Wylie paints the ironic words “Happy Housework Ptg” in capital letters, even though we hope Snow White will soon escape from this confining world. On the left, though, she is shown as a blonde enclosed in a glass-topped coffin. Above her, the window which David Hockney recently created in Westminster Abbey is combined with the poignant words: “Someday Her Prince Will Come.”

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WAR MEMORIAL, 2019 Wylie has never forgotten the terrifying time in her childhood when German bombers inflicted appalling, widespread devastation on London. “I was there during the worst bit of the Blitz in 1940,” she recalls. Wylie was only six years old, and then endured the rest of the Second World War “while living in Kent between 1940 and 1945.” That is why she emphasizes that “I’m hugely against war and against destruction generally.” Hence her decision in 2019, just over a century after the First World War ended, to paint a picture called War Memorial. It includes “red poppies, and I like the distribution of light and shade.”

Rose Wylie

SNOW WHITE (2) ONE DAY HER PRINCE WILL COME, 2018 Snow White was the first film Wylie saw at her local cinema in Hythe, “when I was four or five years old.” She still vividly recalls “being frightened by it, and I was taken out of the cinema screaming! It’s a deeply feminist story.” In this painting “Snow White sings about the future as she’s doing the housework, hoping to dodge the drudgery and make something better for herself.” The words of the song are scattered through the painting, along with household appliances and the multi-colored circular pattern of “the cheap carpet I remember from the film.”

Food

GREEN DAY Words by BRUCE PALLING

FOR M AN Y OF THE WORLD’S TOP CHEFS, V EGETA BLES A RE NO LONGER MERE “SIDES,” AS EV ERY THING FROM THE HONEST C A BBAGE TO THE HUMBLE POTATO GETS THE STA R TRE ATMENT. W ELCOME TO THE ER A OF “H AUTE V EG”

braising, smoking, clay-baking – and nurturing a kaleidoscope of flavors that until then had been unimaginable. Typically, in his contrarian way, Passard is gradually bringing dramatic meat cuts and combinations back onto his menu, but it still remains a celebration of vegetable cooking of the highest order. In the US, the key practitioners of “haute vegetables” are Dan Barber’s Blue Hill at Stone Barns in the Hudson Valley, north of New York City, and David Kinch’s Manresa, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Both are regions with a strong tradition of farmer’s markets and fine local produce. Barber, one of the pioneers of farm-to-table cuisine, doesn’t have a menu but asks diners what they like and then concocts a “grazing, pecking and rooting” feast of up to 30 dishes from the restaurant’s kitchen garden, fields and greenhouses, as well as pork, lamb and beef from nearby farms. The meal begins with a variety of raw vegetables, which could be as simple as a sprig of fennel or summer squash and sesame seeds. The quality and freshness of the produce is all. David Kinch, who has three Michelin stars, is famed for the quality of his vegetable creations. His signature dish is an ever-changing “vegetable garden,” sometimes comprising leaves and flowers with pesto and lemon puree, while on other occasions it could be bitter and sour leaves with herbs. The reason for the exceptional quality of the vegetables and herbs is that everything is picked on the day from surrounding farms. Kinch has a special relationship with Love Apple Farms in nearby Santa Cruz and there is an informal “seed

or the past two decades, vegetables have played an increasingly prominent role in the world of haute cuisine. A truly global trend, this approach is now to be found throughout Europe as well as on both the east and west coasts of the United States, not to mention Latin America, China and Australia. This is not vegetarianism or veganism in action, as none of the trailblazing chefs who are reinventing cooking with vegetables entirely rule out meat, fish and poultry in their restaurants, but our shifting eating habits, and the tendency to reduce meat in our diets, plus the rise of a “farm to fork” ethos, has undeniably fueled the elevation of vegetables, not to mention the growing creativity poured into cooking them. This new respect was kick-started back in 2000 by the decision of renowned French chef Alain Passard to eliminate most meat dishes from his famous L’Arpège restaurant in Paris and instead celebrate the humble vegetable. It was a brave move, given that he put at risk his three Michelin stars, but it paid off, thanks to his creative genius and the unsurpassed produce of his three kitchen gardens in northern France. Passard’s ability to go above and beyond with his dishes was brought home to me by a gazpacho with moutarde d’Orléans ice cream – never have I experienced a more intense taste of tomato, which was made even more pleasurable by the contrast with the mustard edge of the ice cream. Essentially, he applied the techniques he used for cooking meat and fish to different ways of treating vegetables –

Photo: Romas Foord

exchange” program between Kinch and other international chefs, including Alain Passard, René Redzepi (of Noma) and Mauro Colagreco (of Mirazur). Kitchen gardens are often at the heart of the new approach to vegetables. In England, Raymond Blanc of Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire and Simon Rogan of L’Enclume in Cumbria have both developed wonderful examples. Rogan has a kitchen garden within his 12-acre farm, which supplies most of the herbs, fruits and vegetables used at L’Enclume. Surplus production is either used at his other UK restaurants or pickled, dried or fermented for winter use. Rogan has recently opened one of his Roganic restaurants in Hong Kong – just a stone’s throw from The St. Regis Hong Kong – relying on five local farmers to provide all of its vegetables. Sometimes it’s taking the most humble of ingredients and preparing them in the most imaginative of ways that causes a culinary stir. In London, Clare Smyth of Core restaurant has created a celebrated haute cuisine dish based on the potato. It comprises a rectangular Charlotte potato that looks like a dugout canoe, slow-cooked in butter and seaweed with smoked trout and herring roe and fermented potato crisps providing miniature sails. Despite the more challenging climate, the Nordic countries have also focused on creating outstanding vegetable-based dishes, especially the influential Noma in Copenhagen (which has also had pop-up restaurants in Mexico City, Sydney and Tokyo) and Daniel Berlin in southern Sweden.

At Noma, René Redzepi put Nordic cuisine on the map with his emphasis on time, place and regional produce. Daniel Berlin’s eponymous restaurant, deep in the beautiful countryside of southern Sweden, is far less known, though he also possesses two Michelin stars and has an awesome repertoire of subtle but memorable vegetable dishes. One of Berlin’s signature dishes is based on a home-grown beet, which is steamed then glazed with blackcurrants and grilled over beech branches before being treated in an emulsion of oxtail fat. Beets also feature on the menu at the other end of Europe, at Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur on the French Riviera – currently the leading restaurant on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list – this time a crapaudine beetroot, which is covered in salt and baked in clay for several hours before being thinly sliced and then mixed with caviar and cream. Colagreco has a superb kitchen garden with 250 varieties of vegetables planted on a hillside right on the Italian border at Menton and he visits the market in Ventimiglia daily. Across the world, chefs are creating outstanding dishes with vegetables, from restaurants such as Leo in Bogotá to Fu He Hui in Shanghai and Attica in Melbourne. With the rise of farm-to-table cuisine and the influence of the locavore movement, “haute vegetables” have truly arrived. Your address: The St. Regis San Francisco; The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan;

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Kitchen Confidential DANE FERNANDES, EXECUTIVE CHEF AT THE ST. REGIS MUMBAI, DISCUSSES HIS CULINARY HEROES, HIS GRANDFATHER’S HAY-SMOKED MACKEREL, AND WHY CHEFS SHOULD GO EASY ON THE TRUFFLE OIL

Words by DAMON SYSON

What’s the best meal you’ve ever eaten? The one that really stands out in my memory was at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain. The restaurant is run by three brothers: one is the pastry chef, one the sommelier and the other the head chef. The creativity and flair they showed with every dish they brought to the table was impeccable.

Born and raised in the coastal Indian state of Goa, Dane Fernandes was steeped in great cuisine from an early age. “Goa is a former Portuguese colony so it’s famous for its fusion of cooking styles,” he explains. “The use of vinegar, pork and fish is typically Goan, and there’s a real passion for fresh seasonal ingredients.” Having moved to Mumbai in his late teens, Fernandes is now at the helm of one of India’s most prestigious hospitality operations. As Executive Chef at The St. Regis Mumbai, he oversees seven restaurants, showcasing a variety of international themes, as well as running a vast banqueting operation. All this, and he’s still only 30 years old.

What do you eat when you’re home alone? My go-to comfort food is eggs and chouriço, Goa’s native sausage. Which of the dishes you’ve created are you most proud of? Hay-smoked mackerel recheado is close to my heart because it represents my home culture. Recheado is a sauce that uses Goan toddy [coconut] vinegar, chillies and spices. We serve it with a fennel and avocado salad.

What are your first food memories from childhood? My grandparents were farmers so we always had the freshest milk, eggs and meat, as well as the catch of the day, which my grandfather would cook in the traditional Goan way. He would take a mackerel, put a chili inside it, wrap it in some hay and light up the hay. Once it has cooked for a while, you just dust off the hay and the mackerel’s ready to be eaten. Delicious.

Are there any foods or types of cooking you think are overrated? Truffle oil. A lot of chefs have gone overboard with it. I’m not saying I don’t have it on my menu but I think it should be used carefully.

Who taught you to cook? I come from a family where every meal was prepared with love and care. As a child, I would spend a lot of time in the kitchen with my grandmother and my mother. They really shaped my style of cooking.

Is there a meal that reminds you of home? Fish curry with red Goan rice is something I always miss. Which restaurant in the world would you most love to visit? D.O.M. – Alex Atala’s restaurant in São Paulo, Brazil – is definitely on my bucket list. I want to discover what Amazonian cuisine is all about.

Who are your culinary heroes? Ferran Adrià in Spain, Alex Atala in Brazil and Magnus Nilsson in Sweden. Ferran for his amazing innovations with molecular cuisine, Alex and Magnus because of the way they use their traditional native cuisine and techniques in their cooking. They’ve all been a real inspiration to me.

What has been the most memorable moment of your career? Last year I was awarded Marriot International’s “Rising Star for Asia Pacific.” It was a huge honor – something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life.

How would you describe your style of cooking? My mantra is: do simple things right. I don’t experiment too heavily because I believe in getting the maximum flavor out of each individual ingredient.

What’s on your kitchen playlist? Deep House. It’s good to work with a bit of a thump around you. We chefs work such long hours, you need something to keep you up and running.

How do you stay ahead in the fast-moving world of international cuisine? I travel a lot studying culinary trends, but what I’ve realized is that wherever you are, serving great food is always down to the quality of ingredients.

Your address: The St. Regis Mumbai

St. Regis People

SOCIETY HIGHLIGHTS FROM SOME OF THE GLAMOROUS ST. REGIS EVENTS THAT TOOK PLACE AROUND THE GLOBE THIS YEAR

THE ST. REGIS ASPEN RESORT Hosted by the Aspen Valley Polo Club, and played against a spectacular backdrop of snow-capped mountains, the St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship attracted top international players, including St. Regis Connoisseur, Nacho Figueras, and celebrity guests such as actress Rebel Wilson.

THE ST. REGIS VENICE The grand opening of the new St. Regis Venice hosted leading lights of the city’s creative vanguard at a glamorous cocktail reception. Located on the Grand Canal, just steps from Piazza San Marco, the hotel has the largest waterfrontage in Venice.

THE ST. REGIS SCENT DINNER The historic splendor of The St. Regis Venice was the backdrop for an unforgettable evening of sensual delights hosted by perfume designer and St. Regis Connoisseur, Carlos Huber, creator of our exclusive fragrance, Caroline’s Four Hundred.

A Life In Seven Journeys

FATIMA BHUTTO

THE KARACHI-BASED WRITER – AND SCION OF THE PROMINENT PAKISTANI POLITICAL DYNAST Y – RECALLS SEVEN JOURNEYS THAT HAVE SHAPED HER LIFE AND WORK

2 Kalash Valley, 2007

I’ve traveled very widely in Pakistan, but the Kalash Valley is unlike anywhere I’d ever been in my own country. The Kalasha people are said to be the descendants of Alexander the Great’s troops – a tiny leftover who practice a pagan religion that follows the seasons and the harvest. They’re a matriarchal society – women rule everything. They’re all blonde and blue- or greeneyed, and they wear very traditional jewelry. There’s no electricity, your cellphone doesn’t work, there’s no TV, and very few cars. You’re in a place that’s entirely untouched by modernity.

3 Cuba, 2008

I went to Cuba when I was 26, when the country was first opening up a little. I was there to write about it for a Pakistani newspaper, but also traveling with two girlfriends, so it was an incredible experience.

When you travel somewhere as a writer, you get to knock on people’s doors and ask them questions. I’d be interviewing the Minister of Health about Cuba’s “medical diplomacy,” or visiting an eye hospital to see cataract surgery, but then we’d do tourist things like go to salsa classes. Having my friends with me made it the best of both worlds.

4 Tehran, 2008

I went to Tehran for one week to write about life for young people, and it was a revelation. I went with the stereotypical ideas most of us have about Iran. Everyone had told me, “Don’t take colorful clothes. Only take black.” So I traveled without a hairbrush, without make-up, in the baggiest, blackest stuff I owned. And as I sat on the plane, looking around, I saw all these very beautiful women with very beautiful hairdos. I remember thinking, “Uh-oh. I’ve made a mistake here.” When I landed, the first thing I had to do was buy eyeliner and a hairbrush.

5 Osaka, 2013

I loved how elegant everything was in Japan, and how elegant the people were. Every time I was lost, I would stop someone and ask, and every single time they would walk me to the place instead of just giving me directions. Or they’d walk me to the best place to have lunch and show me what to order. They were amazing guides to their own cities. Whenever anyone writes to me and says, “Oh, my friend’s neighbor’s uncle’s aunt is going to be in Karachi. Can you help?” I always help – because I really think it’s something that gets paid back when you’re lost somewhere in the world. I believe there’s a kind of karma for travelers. The nicer and warmer you are to travelers in your city, the nicer people will be to you when you travel.

6 Wagah and Amritsar, 2015

I’ve visited India many times. When you fly you can maintain that it’s just like going from one country to another. But at Wagah [the land frontier], when you cross the same mustard field, the same earth, the same air, and just a few footsteps separate what used to be one country, but is now two, it’s profoundly moving. After, I went on to Amritsar and to the Golden Temple. It was such a poetic experience to be with so many other people and see, actually, how much unites people. Again, that was very moving for me. But even though there are so many people there, you do have the sense of it being a kind of meditative experience, as well as a community experience. I think, also, when you are not of a faith, going to a place of worship can sometimes make you feel quite like an outsider, and I didn’t feel that there. I wasn’t prepared for how peaceful and beautiful it was.

7 Rio de Janeiro, 2017

I think that if, like me, you love to travel, we can travel quite romantically. We think every experience is going to be a great learning experience, an introduction to a new culture. But sometimes it just goes wrong! I went to Rio with one of my best friends. We love South America, and after Cuba we thought, “Let’s go to Brazil.” It was a disaster from beginning to end – a lost wallet, getting ill, feeling anxious – and we ended up buying entirely new tickets to leave two days early. It’s a good lesson that sometimes when we travel we can have unrealistic expectations. Fatima Bhutto’s The Runaways (Vintage) and New Kings of the World (Columbia Global Reports) are on sale now

Illustration by Tina Berning (from a photograph by Allegra Donn)

Sidon and Tyre, 2006 I partly grew up in Syria, so I’d visited Lebanon many times, but I’d never been that far south. It was stunning, and so unlike the rest of the country. If you go to the beach in Beirut, you’ve got to go to a private club, basically. But in Sidon and Tyre, the beaches were public – they were clean and beautiful and open to everyone. There were women in bikinis, women completely covered up, and when you went to the little shacks where they cooked freshly caught fish, some sold beer, some didn’t. I was pleasantly surprised by that. Then there are all the Greek and Roman ruins. The history is a living, breathing part of both cities, but preserved in a really thoughtful way. Just as the beach was accessible to all, so is that history.

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ST. REGIS WEDDINGS

The Ultimate Memory, Designed Just for You THE ART OF CELEBRATION #stregiswedding

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Paradise Found Seductive Sanctuaries, Pinnacle Paradises

Located in the world’s most coveted regions, these idyllic beach destinations are perfectly suited to honeymooners seeking a romantic interlude wrapped in pure paradise. Indoor-outdoor spaces blend seamlessly with elements of the natural environment, setting a truly intimate backdrop for a resort escape for two. For further information, visit us at st-regis.marriott.com/gatherings/weddings-celebrations

A Selection of Paradise Found Hotels and Resorts THE ST. REGIS BAHIA BEACH RESORT, PUERTO RICO THE ST. REGIS LANGKAWI THE ST. REGIS MAURITIUS RESORT THE ST. REGIS SANYA YALONG BAY RESORT

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Journey’s End Rustic Elegance for the Adventurous Spirit

Nestled in some of the world’s most dramatic landscapes, these rustic yet refined addresses appeal to couples with a shared passion for adventure. From summer pursuits along glittering exotic beaches to thrilling winter sports capped by fireside après-ski, active honeymooners begin their life’s journey with an unforgettable experience. For further information, visit us at st-regis.marriott.com/gatherings/weddings-celebrations

A Selection of Journey’s End Hotels and Resorts THE ST. REGIS ASPEN RESORT THE ST. REGIS DEER VALLEY THE ST. REGIS MARDAVALL MALLORCA RESORT THE ST. REGIS SAADIYAT ISLAND RESORT, ABU DHABI THE ST. REGIS LHASA RESORT

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Glass House Transcend the Traditional

Outfitted for modern romance, these edited yet stylized addresses appeal to couples who seek an escape from the confines of formality and prefer clean lines and bright, geometric spaces instead. These metropolitan addresses offer guests a series of moments that unfold with warm and ease amidst unpretentious, elegant settings. For further information, visit us at st-regis.marriott.com/gatherings/weddings-celebrations

A Selection of Glass House Hotels and Resorts THE ST. REGIS SHENZHEN THE ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR THE ST. REGIS TIANJIN THE ST. REGIS BAL HARBOUR RESORT

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Metropolitan Manor Timeless, Modern Retreats

Steal away for a honeymoon experience that appeals to the discerning. These exquisite cosmopolitan addresses harken to a time of timeless grace and elegance, where each moment is tailored, and where the most refined social and cultural pursuits are at your fingertips. For further information, visit us at st-regis.marriott.com/gatherings/weddings-celebrations

A Selection of Metropolitan Manor Hotels and Resorts THE ST. REGIS ATLANTA THE ST. REGIS ROME THE ST. REGIS MACAO THE ST. REGIS SINGAPORE

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The Privilege of Ownership Live exquisite at St. Regis Residences

St. Regis Residences offer a unique opportunity to expand your incomparable lifestyle. Located in the most idyllic havens, cosmopolitan cities and along golden shores, the impeccable service and unmatched style of St. Regis welcomes you home... to homes that define new standards of extraordinary living. Many of the breathtaking St. Regis Residences located around the globe combine the benefits of ownership with access to adjacent hotel facilities and amenities as well as 24-hour world-class service, delivered with the signature warmth and charm St. Regis is famed for.

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Enjoy the freedom that comes with your own private residence in the heart of some of the world’s most exciting cities and in the world’s most desirable beachfront locations. With personal butlers, in-residence dining, housekeeping and other personalized services, these breathtaking residences represent a stunning convergence of world-class design and impeccable hospitality. Discover the pleasures of a privileged lifestyle and see for yourself why St. Regis Residences are the world’s preeminent address for luxury living. To find out more about whole-ownership residences, visit st-regis.marriott.com/hotel-directory/luxury-residences

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THE AMERICAS

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Amman

The St. Regis Cairo

The St. Regis Doha

The St. Regis Mauritius Resort

The St. Regis Aspen Resort

The St. Regis Atlanta

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico

The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

The St. Regis Deer Valley

The St. Regis Houston

The St. Regis Mexico City

The St. Regis New York

The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

The St. Regis San Francisco

The St. Regis Toronto

The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

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EUROPE

The St. Regis Bali Resort

The St. Regis Bangkok

The St. Regis Beijing

The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

The St. Regis Changsha

The St. Regis Chengdu

The St. Regis Hong Kong

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

The St. Regis Langkawi

The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

The St. Regis Macao

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

The St. Regis Mumbai

The St. Regis Osaka

The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort

The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan

The St. Regis Shenzhen

The St. Regis Singapore

The St. Regis Tianjin

The St. Regis Zhuhai

The St. Regis Astana

The St. Regis Florence

The St. Regis Istanbul

The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya

The St. Regis Rome

The St. Regis Venice

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The St. Regis Abu Dhabi

The St. Regis Abu Dhabi, standing proudly in the prime location of the West Corniche, represents a true gem of quintessential luxury in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates. Effortlessly combining rich Arabic heritage and lavish Art Deco style, it is located just minutes away from the elegant boutiques of Hermès, Cartier and Lanvin, and adjacent to the Nation Tower Galleria Mall, the gracious Qasr Al Watan, Emirates Palace and luxurious Al Bateen district. The resort’s Nation Riviera Beach Club provides exclusive access to a private 200m sandy beach, a health and fitness club and an array of culinary options at Cabana Beach Bar & Grill, where live cooking also takes place. Respecting the long heritage of the St. Regis brand and today’s luxury traveler, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi is the connoisseur of rare and boutique experiences in the prime destination of Abu Dhabi.

AMENITIES 283 Guest Rooms and Suites 7 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Gym Private Beach Children’s Club

LOCATION Nation Towers Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates T (971) (2) 694 4444 info.abudhabi@stregis.com stregis.com/abudhabi

The exterior of The St. Regis Abu Dhabi; the lobby; Al Manhal Suite

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The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi

Inspired by the century-old legacy of New York’s Astor family, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi is the city’s first true beach resort. Located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island, adjacent to Louvre Abu Dhabi and framed by the Saadiyat Beach Golf Course, this is the ideal destination for the discerning, well-traveled connoisseur. The resort’s guestrooms, all with private terraces, offer panoramic views of the sea, golf course or resort gardens. There are six restaurants and bars, ranging from Mediterranean-influenced Oléa to Sontaya, which serves modern Southeast Asian delicacies. Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi, the world’s first permanent destination for the concept, brings exquisite Asian-fusion cuisine and cocktails, along with a weekly calendar of outstanding live entertainment that includes internationally renowned guest acts, while MAZI Abu Dhabi introduces the concept of modern Greek dining to the region. The resort also boasts a world-class golf course, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, four swimming pools, a pristine stretch of white sand beach that’s a nesting site for hawksbill turtles, and the signature Iridium Spa, which uses luxury skincare lines for its bespoke wellness rituals.

AMENITIES 376 Guest Rooms and Suites 6 Restaurants and Bars Iridium Spa Swimming Pool Tennis and Squash Courts The St. Regis Athletic Club Beach Golf Children’s Club LOCATION Saadiyat Island P.O. Box 54345, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates T (971) (2) 4988888 reservations.saadiyat@stregis.com

Exterior view of the hotel from the beach; Buddha-Bar Beach Abu Dhabi; Olea terrace

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The St. Regis Amman

Amman is the perfect starting point from which to explore Jordan’s many treasures, from the archaeological splendors of Petra to the spectacular Wadi Rum valley. Situated in the Jordanian capital’s most desirable address, the affluent district of Abdoun, The St. Regis Amman is a short drive from the city’s historic center. A stay here offers easy access to the historical sites of the Citadel, which include the pillars of the Roman temple of Hercules, the old souks of downtown Amman and the city’s acclaimed art galleries and museums. The hotel is a premier setting for gatherings of all kinds, from executive meetings to landmark celebrations, with ten distinguished meeting rooms and the 1,263 sq m Astor Ballroom – the city’s largest pillar-less venue – providing ample space for exquisite events. The St. Regis Amman is also one of the city’s premier culinary destinations: its five restaurants and lounges offer an incomparable blend of styles for guests to savor, from traditional Levantine Seafood to the only Spanish cuisine in town, handcrafted by our acclaimed chefs, as well as Signature Afternoon Tea rituals in the Tea Lounge and expertly mixed cocktails in The St. Regis Bar.

AMENITIES 260 Rooms, Suites and Serviced Apartments 5 Restaurants and Bars Iridium Spa Exercise Room Swimming Pool

LOCATION 5th Circle Mohammed Ali Janah Street Amman 11185 Jordan T (962) (6) 400 0500 ammaninfo.sr@stregis.com stregisamman.com

King Grand Deluxe Room; the exterior of The St. Regis Amman; Mercado Andaluz Spanish restaurant

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The St. Regis Cairo

The St. Regis Cairo draws guests to the heart of Egypt’s timeless metropolis, on the north end of Corniche Road along the Nile. Exceptionally designed by Michael Graves, the hotel’s 36 stories stand as a unique expression of modern luxury that draws on the city’s influential past while confidently introducing its future. Local heritage is reflected through outstanding views of the Nile and Old Cairo as well as distinctive murals in our guest rooms depicting papyrus gardens and Nile Valley flora. Between mother-of-pearl inlaid nightstands, our sumptuous signature beds are topped by exquisite linen and pillows while bathrooms are clad in light Emperador marble. The St. Regis Butler service remains the ultimate experience for all guest rooms, suites and luxury apartments. Our Astor Grand Ballroom features a dedicated entrance for very special occasions while The Crystal Hall boasts a three-story vaulted ceiling with a dramatic Swarovski chandelier. Overlooking the Nile, the hall’s alabaster grand staircase is bordered by crystal and bronze handrails, portraying the true essence of our Modern Egyptian Grandeur.

AMENITIES 366 Guest Rooms, Suites and Apartments 7 Restaurants, Bars and Lounges Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools Iridium Spa Athletic Club

LOCATION 1189 Nile Corniche Cairo Egypt T (20) 2 2597 9000 info.cairo@stregis.com stregiscairohotel.com

The hotel’s exterior; floating flower bouquets at The Water Garden; Deluxe Bedroom with Nile view

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The St. Regis Doha

Doha has transformed itself in a very short time. Now the media and arts capital of its region, a major player in the aviation stakes and the host of the 2022 World Cup, it’s an ultra-cosmopolitan capital. Two miles from the city’s main business district, The St. Regis Doha, with its postmodern Arabian architecture and panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf, provides the perfect base. The hotel’s Rooftop Lounge brings the urban chic of New York, Beirut and London to Doha. Guests ascend from the private entrance in the lower floor of the hotel and step onto a breathtaking, stylish and spacious terrace. Opal by Gordon Ramsay Restaurant unites casual, exacting service with a relaxed, bistro-style environment defined by parquet-and-stone floors and views of the shimmering Arabian Gulf. At the heart of the space, a live gourmet pizza and raw station presents the straightforward, yet contemporary cuisine inspired by street food that characterizes the restaurant’s compelling, spontaneous menu, making it a top choice for families.

AMENITIES 336 Guest Rooms and Suites 12 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Gym Tennis Private Beach

LOCATION Doha West Bay Doha 14435 Qatar T (974) 44460000 doha.butler@stregis.com stregis.com/doha

The Empire Suite; The St. Regis Doha; the Sarab Lounge Terrace

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The St. Regis Mauritius Resort

The Indian Ocean is famed for many things: blissful beaches, indigo seas, sublime diving and a vibrant culture melding Asian and African traditions. Mauritius brings these together, then adds a few more. Sheltered from the open sea by the world’s third-largest coral reef, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean” harbors some of the planet’s most beautiful mountain scenery: waterfalls, lush forests and wildlife you won’t find anywhere else, such as the Mauritian flying fox. The St. Regis Mauritius Resort has a beachfront setting at Le Morne, a peninsula at the south-western tip of the island. Featuring five distinct culinary experiences, The St. Regis Mauritius Resort offers epicureans a myriad of gastronomic influences ranging from French-inspired and traditional Mauritian cuisine to the exotic dishes of South-East Asia and fine Japanese selections. There are also spa experiences, world-class kite surfing, activities and excursions. The peninsula has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008, and is less than 60 minutes’ drive from the capital and 20 minutes’ drive from the Black River Gorges National Park.

AMENITIES 172 Suites (including the 4-Bedroom St. Regis Villa) 5 Restaurants and 2 Bars Iridium Spa 2 Pools, Gym, Tennis Court Kite Flyers Club (Kids Club) Watersport Center ION Club – Kite Surfing Beach LOCATION Coastal Road Le Morne Peninsula Mauritius T (230) 403 9000 mauritius.butler@stregis.com

Aerial view of Le Morne peninsula; Floating Market; St. Regis Grand Suite Bedroom, steps from the beach

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The St. Regis Aspen Resort

Aspen is a special place where people can lose themselves in nature, yet find great pleasure in the many sports available. Yoga, fly fishing, clay shooting, hiking… the varied menu of sporting experiences rivals the food and drink you’ll enjoy here. There is also an arts scene and great spa-based activities. The Remède Spa was voted Best Spa in the World, 2014 by readers of Travel + Leisure magazine. Located in downtown Aspen, The St. Regis Aspen Resort is walking distance from shops, restaurants and entertainment. Modern Mountain Cuisine meets rustic elegance at the resort’s new signature restaurant, Velvet Buck, which is named for the velvet fur that grows on the antlers of a male deer, while the lobby bar and lounge, Mountain Social, is a premier après-ski destination offering refined spirits, handcrafted cocktails and light fare with the majestic backdrop of Aspen Mountain.

AMENITIES 179 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool 3 Hot Tubs Gym Ski

LOCATION 315 East Dean Street Aspen Colorado 81611 United States T (970) 920 3300 aspen.reservations@stregis.com

The resort’s heated swimming pool; Grand Deluxe Staircase; Deluxe Double Fireplace Guest Room

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The St. Regis Atlanta

Atlanta is known for its breezy, Southern, uncomplicated approach to life, business, culture… and just about everything else. It’s a perfect city for getting things done and for enjoying some great boutique shopping, cuisine, art, jazz and sports: major league baseball, basketball and football teams are based here. The King Center, the CNN headquarters (which is open for tours), Ponce City Market, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Atlanta History Center, Atlanta Ballet and Symphony Orchestra are all a short drive from The St. Regis Atlanta. Dinner-only restaurant Atlas features a seasonally inspired American menu accented with European influences and decorated with masterpieces from the Lewis Collection by Picasso, Van Gogh and Chagall, among others. If you’re in the mood for a bourbon, try The St. Regis Atlanta Woodford Reserve, hand-selected by our team in Kentucky’s legendary Woodford Reserve Distillery. Supplementing its existing meeting spaces, the hotel is also introducing the three-story Maisonette, the highlight of which is the Maisonette Chef’s Kitchen, providing the exclusive opportunity to host interactive, intimate culinary experiences. The St. Regis Atlanta; New King Deluxe Guest Room; the swimming pool

AMENITIES 151 Guest Rooms and Suites 5 Restaurants and Bars Spa Outdoor Swimming Pool Piazza Athletic Club

LOCATION Eighty-Eight West Paces Ferry Road Atlanta Georgia 30305 United States T (404) 563 7900 stregisatlanta@stregis.com stregis.com/atlanta

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The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort, Puerto Rico

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is the first St. Regis in the Caribbean, introducing the legendary brand’s unparalleled services and amenities to one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. The spectacular 483-acre resort embraces the island’s stunning natural beauty with verdant landscapes, breathtaking ocean views, two miles of private beach, and two private bird sanctuaries. It is the Caribbean’s first and only certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary, Puerto Rico’s first AAA Five Diamond-rated resort and a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star-rated resort. In addition to The St. Regis Bar, three distinctive dining venues are offered: Paros, a signature fine dining restaurant located on the second floor of Casa Grande; Seagrapes, a casual poolside restaurant boasting a pizza oven and indoor and outdoor dining. Guests can also enjoy Beach Club by Chef Jose Enrique, which overlooks the ocean and is located in the Bahía Beach Clubhouse.

AMENITIES 139 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and Bars Spa, Swimming Pool, Aquatic Park Gym, Tennis Beach Nature Trails Children’s Club

LOCATION State Road 187 kilometer 4.2 Rio Grande Puerto Rico 00745 United States T (787) 809 8000 reservations.bahiabeach@stregis.com

The pool; the entrance; St. Regis Bahia Beach Suite

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The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Miami never loses its buzz. Art Basel, South Beach’s effervescent social whirl, the rediscovery of Art Deco: all these have kept the focus on one of the cities that will define America’s future. Exclusive Bal Harbour, on Miami Beach, has a rich history as a hotspot attracting jazz musicians, including Rat Pack legends. It’s also one of South Florida’s premier retail and restaurant arenas. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort recently opened a new lobby expansion – a glass-enclosed atrium area with new lounge spaces and a French-inspired eatery, La Gourmandise. The hotel’s latest culinary offering, Atlantikós, with white-and-blue decor inspired by the Greek Isles, offers Greek fare with a Miami twist. Each night begins with a traditional Greek plate-smashing ritual. The afternoon-tea experience in the lobby has been revitalized, with gourmet desserts from one of America’s top pastry chefs.

AMENITIES 216 Guest Rooms and Suites 5 Restaurants and Bars Swimming Pool Spa Gym Children’s Club

LOCATION 9703 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour Miami Beach Florida 33154 United States T (305) 993 3300 info.balharbour@stregis.com

The resort’s oceanside pool; the Presidential Suite, Atlantikós restaurant.

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The St. Regis Deer Valley

Hit the slopes or relax in the spa, go on an outdoor adventure or explore historic Main Street… The St. Regis Deer Valley is surrounded by the majestic Wasatch Mountains, an all-season playground for both the adventure and relaxation seeker. The true ski-in/ski-out resort is located in the gated Deer Crest community on the slopes of Deer Valley Mountain Resorts and is accessible by a funicular rail line, the only one of its kind in the US, which makes for easy, and unique, access from the base of the mountain to the resort. Once settled in, relax at our spa where a grand spiral staircase leads to 11 peaceful treatment rooms in the 14,000-square-foot spa complete with a tranquility room with a reflecting pool. Or enjoy a chef-driven and seasonally-inspired dining experience at RIME | Seafood & Steak, a fresh new dining concept presenting the best of land and sea. With all of The St. Regis Deer Valley year-round family traditions and recreational activities, unique and memorable experiences are waiting at every turn.

AMENITIES 181 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Gym Ski

LOCATION 2300 Deer Valley Drive East Park City Utah 84060 United States T (435) 940 5700 deervalley.reservations@stregis.com stregis.com/deervalley

The Mountain Terrace with spectacular views; The St. Regis Deer Valley; Spa Tranquility room.

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The St. Regis Houston

Energy and power, Texan pride and individuality, open space and outer space, Houston is the big-muscled business capital of the Lone Star State. If the city has a reputation for getting things done and no messing around, The St. Regis Houston, in the tranquil, residential neighborhood of River Oaks, is the perfect complement. It is gracious, opulent and discreet. It is also conveniently located only half a mile from the Galleria retail area and six miles from Houston’s central business district. Celebrated design firm ForrestPerkins has created a warm and welcoming Tea Lounge with a library so guests can punctuate their outings with morning coffee, afternoon tea or pre-dinner cocktails. The spectacular outdoor pool and sundeck, located on the mezzanine level and adjacent to the spa and fitness room, draw guests back time after time. It is open from 5am until 11pm daily, for guests who love to work hard and play hard as well.

AMENITIES 232 Guest Rooms and Suites 2 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Exercise Room

LOCATION 1919 Briar Oaks Lane Houston, Texas 77027-3408 United States T (713) 840 7600 houstonreservation@stregis.com stregis.com/houston

Swimming pool; State Suite living room; the master bedroom of the Presidential Suite

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The St. Regis Mexico City

The St. Regis Mexico City, an idyllic urban resort, is the main resident of the Torre Libertad, an architectural masterpiece built by César Pelli. Currently celebrating its 10-year anniversary, and continuing to be the best address in Mexico City, the urban oasis sits on Paseo de la Reforma, a thoroughfare modeled on the Old World’s boulevards, and a bridge between the city center and the Imperial Palace in the Chapultepec Forest. From the helipad, you can take in the mind-boggling urban sprawl. Don’t miss the King Cole Bar terrace, which features superb mixology paired with lively DJ sets to complement the majestic views of Mexico City’s premier address. The hotel’s La Table Krug is the only place in Mexico where the limited-edition Champagne Krug Millesime 2000 can be savored, and don’t miss Diana Restaurant, which showcases a tantalizing interpretation of Mexican gastronomy, J&G Grill, a prime steakhouse with local flavors by chef Diego Sobrino, and Tatsutoro, a Japanese restaurant offering Omakase and a whiskey bar. The Remède Spa, meanwhile, offers luxurious organic spa treatments and skincare products designed to protect your skin from UV rays, artificial light and pollution.

AMENITIES 189 Guest Rooms & Suites 8 Restaurants and Bars Remède Spa Indoor Swimming Pool Fitness Center Children’s Club

LOCATION Paseo de la Reforma 439 Colonia Cuauhtemoc Mexico City, Federal District 06500 Mexico T (52)(55) 5228 1818 mexico.city@stregis.com stregis.com/mexicocity

The Atrium, host of the hotel’s Champagne Ritual; Mexico City’s iconic Torre Libertad; King Cole Bar

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The St. Regis New York

New York City is a collection of exceptional experiences, from the natural beauty of Central Park to the bustle of Broadway, from iconic art at the Met to the cobblestone streets of the Meatpacking District. Located right in the heart of it all is The St. Regis New York, the ultimate Manhattan hotel. Since opening in 1904, the hotel, founded by John Jacob Astor IV, has been synonymous with innovation and luxury. Its rich history includes famous residents (Salvador Dalí, Marlene Dietrich) and the invention of the “Red Snapper” – now commonly known as the Bloody Mary – by legendary barman Fernand Petiot in 1934. The classic cocktail can still be enjoyed in front of the same Maxfield Parrish mural at the hotel’s King Cole Bar. Today, the hotel’s influence is as strong as ever.

AMENITIES 238 Guest Rooms and Suites 1 Restaurant and Bar Gym

LOCATION 2 East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue New York New York 10022 United States T (212) 753 4500 stregisny.res@stregis.com stregisnewyork.com

The hotel’s famous entrance; the lobby; the living room of the Bentley Suite

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The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort

On the same latitude as Hawaii, and blessed with year-round balmy sun and ocean breezes, Punta Mita on Mexico’s Pacific Coast is where Mexico City’s high society comes for its beachside retreats. The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is in the Riviera Nayarit, and has 120 luxurious guest rooms and suites, looking out onto a flawless white sand beach and surrounded by luxuriant tropical flora. With a renovated culinary offering, the hotel offers a range of different dining options, from a Vegan Bar to its acclaimed restaurant, Carolina, which was awarded a AAA Five Diamonds rating. The resort has two Jack Nicklaus golf courses, five full-service restaurants, villa residences, a Beach Club and the luxe Remède Spa, which recently introduced a new sound therapy, focusing on wellness from a holistic perspective, applying different vibrations with Tibetan bowls. But this is no gated island experience: nearby seaside villages stay vibrant by fishing and agriculture and by the indigenous Huichol, who maintain their artisanal traditions.

AMENITIES 120 Guest Rooms and Suites 6 Restaurants and Bars 3 Swimming Pools, Beach Spa, Golf Diving Tennis Gym Children’s Club

LOCATION Lote H-4, Carretera Federal 200 KM 19.5, Punta Mita, Nayarit 63734, Mexico T (52)(329) 291 5800 puntamita.butler@stregis.com

The adult pool at Arecas; the living room of the Presidential Suite; the Sea Breeze Bar

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The St. Regis San Francisco

The Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, cable cars, beaches, beautiful city vistas, the breezes… it’s little wonder San Francisco tops many people’s lists of must-see cities. The St. Regis San Francisco is on the corner of Third and Mission, a short walk from the financial district. The hotel is perfectly placed for sports fans, close to both the new Chase Center, where the Golden State Warriors basketball team plays, and Oracle Park, home of baseball legends the San Francisco Giants. When you have downtime, the city is a great playground for cultural days and nights on the town. On your doorstep you’ll find the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of the African Diaspora, world-class shopping in Union Square, and the Yerba Buena Gardens. Take a trip out of town to enjoy Napa and Sonoma Valleys, the coastal towns of Carmel, Pebble Beach and Monterey, or the redwood trees in Muir Woods. Enjoy a signature cocktail at the Lobby Lounge at The St. Regis. Relax in the Remède Spa, with its exquisite menu of treatments, or simply unwind and enjoy our extraordinary property, starting with the stunning city views from the infinity pool. The pool; the magnificent mural in the Lobby Lounge; a view across the city from the Astor Suite

AMENITIES 260 Guest Rooms and Suites 1 Restaurant/Bar Spa Swimming Pool Gym

LOCATION 125 3rd Street, San Francisco California 94103 United States T (415) 284 4000 sanfrancisco@stregis.com stregis.com/sanfrancisco

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The St. Regis Toronto

Trendsetting and boundary-breaking, St. Regis marks its Canadian debut at the most coveted address in Toronto. Rising 65 stories above Canada’s international enclave for business and culture, The St. Regis Toronto defines a new era of glamour in the heart of the city. The hotel’s remarkably central location is just steps from the city’s world-renowned landmarks, shopping and entertainment including the CN Tower, Toronto International Film Festival, Scotiabank Arena, Rogers Centre, Theatre District, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Exquisite design and bespoke butler service unite amongst the city’s largest luxury guest rooms and suites, blending modern elegance and tranquil respite from the illustrious cityscape. Iconic rituals and epicurean moments captivate the senses and act as a crossroads where travelers and the city’s creative, social and entrepreneurial connoisseurs converge and connect. Allow yourself to escape to Canada’s highest urban oasis in the sky at the Spa, soaring 31 stories above Toronto’s endless skyline.

AMENITIES 258 Guest Rooms 124 Luxury Suites 2 Bars and Restaurants Two-Level Spa on 31st Floor 32nd Floor Swimming Pool & Fitness Center

LOCATION 325 Bay Street Toronto Ontario M5H 4G3 Canada T (1) 416 306 5800 reservations.toronto@stregis.com stregistoronto.com

The hotel’s lobby, LOUIX LOUIS grand bar and restaurant, the Caroline Astor Suite master bathroom

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The St. Regis Washington, D.C.

In the city of powerful addresses, the grand, gracious St. Regis Washington, D.C., two blocks north of the White House, remains the powerbrokers’ hotel of choice. It was opened by President Coolidge in 1926; Ronald Reagan used to drop in to see his barber, Milton Pitts; and Jacqueline Onassis, Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor were loyal guests. Over the years, redesigns by Henry Wardman and Sills Huniford have enhanced the legendary status of this, one of America’s most iconic hotels. Business and politics are right on the doorstep, but the hotel is also close to the cultural heart of D.C., a short stroll from the splendors of the Smithsonian and the Kennedy Center. Dine at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Alhambra, where our executive chef prepares the freshest local ingredients, influenced by modern Mediterranean cuisine.

AMENITIES 172 Guest Rooms and Suites 1 Restaurant/Bar Gym

LOCATION 923 16th and K Streets N.W. Washington District of Columbia 20006 United States T (202) 638 2626 00193.reservations@marriott.com stregiswashingtondc.com

The St. Regis Washington, D.C.’s elegant façade; a St. Regis Suite; the lobby

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The St. Regis Bali Resort

Bali is the best-known of several thousand Indonesian islands and has been inhabited since 2,000 BC. Its natural wonders are the main draw: beautiful beaches, colorful coral reefs, a central mountain range and dense tropical rainforest harboring many species of flora and fauna, including orchids, butterflies, birds and monkeys. The St. Regis Bali Resort is in Nusa Dua, on the island’s southernmost tip overlooking the Indian Ocean, with a private sandy beach, a saltwater swimmable lagoon and Iridium Spa with its hydrotherapy pool. Celebrating its 11th year of excellent service, the resort recently underwent a major villa refurbishment, introducing new bespoke elements and artwork as well as comprehensive contemporary design and technology. In the evening, dine in style at Kayuputi or enjoy traditional live gamelan music along with Balinese specialties at Dulang. For the ultimate in luxury, take the beachfront Strand Villa or the luxurious three-bedroom Residence.

AMENITIES 124 Guest Suites and Villas 6 Restaurants and Bars Iridium Spa Swimming Pool Beach Gym Children’s Learning Center

LOCATION Kawasan Pariwisata Lot S6,PO Box 44 Nusa Dua, Bali 80363 Indonesia T (62) (361) 8478 111 stregis.bali@stregis.com

A St. Regis Residence Master Bedroom; an aerial view of the resort; Lagoon Villa with Private Pool

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The St. Regis Bangkok

Tuk-tuks, trucks, riverboats, bicycles, boats and buses... the Thai capital is a whirling mass of energy. But Bangkok is also a warm, friendly place, and you can follow up that sweltering morning’s outing, business meeting or hike around the 18th-century Grand Palace with a slow meal of the most fragrant cuisine on earth. The St. Regis Bangkok’s soothing décor immerses guests in luxury from the moment they arrive. It might be in the fast-beating heart of central Bangkok, but it is also moments from the peaceful Lumpini Park. To start your evening in style, what could be better than an extraordinary selection of drinks at The St. Regis Bar, where highlights include evening demonstrations of the art of sabrage and the signature “Siam Mary” – a Thai-accented take on the Bloody Mary, with a backdrop of the setting sun and city lights.

AMENITIES 229 Guest Rooms and Suites 8 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Gym

LOCATION 159 Rajadamri Road Bangkok 10330 Thailand T (66) (2) 207 7777 stregis.bangkok@stregis.com stregisbangkok.com

Caroline Astor Suite; outdoor swimming pool with scenic golf course view; the Owner’s Penthouse

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The St. Regis Beijing

Beijing is the capital of a great power once more, and The St. Regis Beijing is ideally positioned close to the diplomatic quarter, business district and the Forbidden City, as well as being surrounded by some of the city’s finest restaurants and bars. The signature St. Regis Butler Service, private-dining suites and mansion ambiance reflect the values of New York’s Golden Age, preparing you for your next foray into local business or culture and the dizzying experience of Chinese cuisine – including the highly-esteemed Celestial Court restaurant, serving authentic southern Chinese cuisine in a traditional setting – while a newly designed 750 sq m pillar-less Astor Ballroom attached to the hotel has been successfully opened, offering discerning guests an impressive venue on Changan Avenue in which to celebrate landmark events and special occasions. Finally, take time to unwind in the hotel’s Iridium Spa, one of the city’s most luxurious, and one that has its own natural hot spring water for soaking in. On the spa menu you will find as many as 40 Western and Chinese therapies, a comprehensive list that is sure to soothe the spirits and rejuvenate the senses.

AMENITIES 258 Guest Rooms and Suites 4 Restaurants and Bars Outdoor Garden Spa Swimming Pool Gym

LOCATION 21 Jianguomenwai Dajie Beijing 100020 China T (86) (10) 6460 6688 stregis.beijing@stregishotels.com stregis.com/beijing

The Natural Hot Spring rising from 1,500m underground; the Lobby Lounge; the Astor Ballroom foyer

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The St. Regis Bora Bora Resort

Bora Bora, discovered by Captain Cook in 1769, is a 16-square-mile tropical island surrounded by coral reef and lagoons. This muchmythologized South Pacific island is some 4,000 miles west of Los Angeles and almost 4,000 miles northeast of Sydney, its remoteness matched by its year-round warm climate and outstanding beauty. A step away from the picture-perfect beaches are rugged volcanic mountains covered with lush tropical vegetation. At the secluded 44-acre St. Regis Bora Bora Resort, all rooms have private dining areas, daybeds and state-of-the-art entertainment systems, and are elegantly decorated with Polynesian arts and crafts. Rooms either have direct access to the beach or are thatched villas built over water; views are of the extinct volcanoes, the lagoon or the reef. For the utmost privacy, the three-bedroom Royal Estate has four bathrooms, its own beach, a pool and an area with sauna, jacuzzi and hammam. If you are in search of perfect pampering, go to the resort’s Miri Miri Spa by Clarins, a place of deep relaxation on its own private islet.

AMENITIES 90 Guest Villas 4 Restaurants and 2 Bars Miri Miri Spa by Clarins Lagoonarium 2 Swimming Pools White Sand Beach Fitness Center Tennis Court Kid’s Club LOCATION Motu Ome’e BP 506 Bora Bora 98730 French Polynesia T (689) 40 607888 reservations1@stregis.com

Overwater Villas; Beachside Villa with Pool; Terrace of an Overwater Royal Villa

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The St. Regis Changsha

Changsha, the capital of Hunan province, has a history spanning 3,500 years and has been one of the most important cities in China since the Qin Dynasty. The St. Regis Changsha is at the heart of the shopping and business districts, within reach of major transportation hubs, museums and historical sites of interests. Housed in Yunda Central Plaza, on the 48th to 63rd floors in one of the city’s tallest skyscrapers, the hotel has its own helipad. The 188 guest rooms and suites feature an intelligent iPad control system and contemporary touches along with local antiques. An expert team of chefs presents unparalleled dining experiences in six venues. The Chinese Restaurant Yan Ting will captivate gastronomes with authentic Cantonese and local dishes, while the Un Japanese restaurant offers extensive Japanese fare and Teppanyaki experience. The St. Regis Changsha provides the chance to relax at The St. Regis Athletic Club, with an indoor swimming pool, beautiful panoramic views and a 24-hour fitness center.

AMENITIES 188 Guest Rooms and Suites 6 Restaurants and Bars Ballroom Top-Floor Indoor Swimming Pool Fitness Center

LOCATION Yunda Central Plaza No. 289 Sha Wan Road Yuhua District Changsha 410129 Hunan Province China T (86) (731) 8968 8888 stregis.changsha@stregishotels.com stregischangsha.com

Top-Floor Indoor Swimming Pool; Hotel Exterior; Caroline Astor Suite Bedroom

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The St. Regis Chengdu

The capital city of Sichuan province is flourishing as a business hub, in part because of the excellent links to the rest of the province. But this is nothing new for Chengdu. It was one of the first places in the world to issue paper currency and the starting point for part of the Southern Silk Route, from where merchants would take the region’s renowned wares to the wider world. Yet for all its importance, this ancient metropolis, founded in 316 BC, retains a remarkably relaxed atmosphere. You’ll find delicious Sichuan food being served at the hotel’s signature restaurant Yan Ting, numerous tea houses and, for downtime, parks and temples to explore. Thanks to its superb location, The St. Regis Chengdu is perfectly placed for business meetings, yet within easy reach of prestige boutiques and cultural highlights, including temples, museums and parks. Later, enjoy our signature Chuan Mary cocktail at the Vantage XXVII outdoor sky bar on the 27th floor, open from April to October, with in-house DJ, skyline views and a statement bronze bar.

AMENITIES 277 Guest Rooms and Suites 6 Restaurants and Bars Spa Athletic Club Indoor & Outdoor Swimming Pools

LOCATION 88 Taisheng Road South Qingyang District Chengdu 610017 Sichuan China T (86) (28) 6287 6666 stregis.chengdu@stregis.com stregis.com/chengdu

Iridium Spa; swimming pool; the entrance to The St. Regis Chengdu

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The St. Regis Hong Kong

The glamorous and cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong has long been considered a place where East meets West, thanks to the fusion of its deep Chinese roots and its historical heritage influenced by the British. With interiors created by acclaimed Hong Kong-based designer André Fu, the newly opened St. Regis Hong Kong has 129 guest rooms, many of which feature magnificent city views, some facing the Peak and Victoria Harbour. Located in the heart of historic Wan Chai, one of Hong Kong’s coolest areas, where hip bars and restaurants mingle with old tenement buildings and a major hub for culture and arts, the hotel is also within easy walking distance of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Guests at the hotel enjoy the legendary St. Regis Butler Service, Chinese and French restaurants (Rùn and L'Envol), four spacious meeting and event spaces that include a pillar-less ballroom, as well as a heated outdoor swimming pool and many other amenities. The Drawing Room serves reimagined Afternoon Tea and a seasonal menu of international fare, while the St. Regis Bar is the place for bespoke cocktails and the Canto Mary, the hotel’s rendition of the brand’s signature cocktail, the Bloody Mary.

AMENITIES 129 Guest Rooms and Suites 4 Restaurants and Bars Spa Treatment Room Outdoor Swimming Pool

LOCATION One Harbour Drive Wan Chai Hong Kong China T (852) 2138 6888 stregis.hongkong@stregis.com stregishongkong.com

The St. Regis Hong Kong exterior; Grand Deluxe Room; vignette of the bathroom

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The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur

The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is located in KL Sentral, one of the city’s most prestigious and romantic neighborhoods, a stone’s throw from Lake Gardens, the National Museum and House of Parliament. The hotel is infused with luxurious design details, such as breathtaking Austrian crystals and handmade Italian gold tiles. Inspired by Polo, the “Sport of Kings,” subtle details include horsehair leather panels, saddle stitch and stirrup motifs. Guests can take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool, or relax at the 1,100 sq m Iridium Spa. Enjoy eclectic dining experiences, from The Drawing Room, featuring the monumental sculpture Horse, the largest ever made by world-renowned artist Fernando Botero, to The Brasserie, where seductive French cuisine meets Mediterranean. Experience the intimate setting at the 300-year-old Hinoki wood 16-seater counter, while being served sushi at Taka, using the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients flown in from Japan, or Ozaki beef at USHI Restaurant. End the night at Astor Bar and Decanter, which offers an extensive menu of wine, whiskey and champagne, as well as premium cigars; or relax in KL’s coolest rooftop bar, Crystal. The city’s largest Deluxe Room; Grace Thunders, hand-etched leather mural by Mark Evans; Astor Bar

AMENITIES 208 Guest Rooms and Suites 6 Restaurants and Bars Rooftop Swimming Pool Spa Fitness Center

LOCATION 6, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2 Kuala Lumpur Sentral 50470 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia T (603) 2727 1111 stregis.kualalumpur@stregis.com stregiskualalumpur.com

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The St. Regis Langkawi

The St. Regis Langkawi nestles on the southern tip of Langkawi, the first UNESCO Global Geopark in Southeast Asia. Our discreet address overlooks a sparkling white-sand beach, swaying palm trees, the glistening turquoise Andaman Sea and a stunning sunset. It is the ideal departure point for exploring the Jewel of Kedah. On the archipelago’s largest island, picturesque villages, majestic mountain peaks and lush tropical jungles filled with remarkable caves and waterfalls contribute to Langkawi’s dramatic natural beauty. The translucent waters invite guests to enjoy endless ocean activities, including snorkeling, fishing, diving and sunset cruises. Settle into the flawless services afforded to each of our 85 suites and four over-water villas, including one with four bedrooms – the Sunset Royal Villa, which features a private swimming pool. Each villa highlights signature design elements bringing the traditions of the brand to life.

AMENITIES 89 Guest Suites and Overwater Villas 6 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool

LOCATION Jalan Pantai Beringin Pulau Langkawi 07000 Malaysia T (60) (4) 960 6666 Reservation.Langkawi@stregishotels.com stregislangkawi.com

The main pool; the living area of the Astor Suite; Premier Andaman Sea Room

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The St. Regis Lhasa Resort

Set 12,000 feet above sea level, Lhasa is surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, with air as clean as you’ll find anywhere in the world. This awe-inspiring location will take your breath away. For centuries, Lhasa has been the spiritual home of Buddhism, and the city is booming as tourists and pilgrims alike search for enlightenment and peace in the Place of the Gods, the name given to the city by the ancients. The St. Regis Lhasa Resort is a luxury five-star property in the city’s bustling old quarter where the Jokhang Temple, frequented by Buddhist pilgrims, is found, as well as Bakhor Street. The resort’s spectacular view of the Potala Palace from the lobby is paired with a remarkable collection of Tibetan art pieces and paintings displayed throughout the property.

AMENITIES 199 Guest Rooms and Suites 2 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool

LOCATION No. 22, Jiangsu Road Lhasa Tibet (Xizang) 850000 China T (86) (891) 680 8888 reservation.lhasa@stregis.com stregis.com/lhasa

The Gold Energy Pool; the magnificent Potala Palace; the Khailash Suite’s living room

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The St. Regis Macao

Macao is a city of historic ruins, spiritual temples, and imposing fortresses, which illustrate the evolution of Western and Chinese civilizations over more than four centuries. And The St. Regis Macao is the most elegant, sophisticated address from which to explore the very best the city affords, perfectly situated within a prime center of dining, shopping and entertainment. Guests enjoy the finest restaurants, such as The Manor, an oyster bar and grill which focuses on imported prime-meat cuts, the freshest seafood and Portuguese-inspired cuisine, as well as amenities typified by the incomparable St. Regis Butler Service. To further enhance your stay, the hotel offers convenient access to more than 850 designer boutiques and several premier shopping centers. Refined comforts and elegantly appointed furnishings await in each of The St. Regis Macao’s 400 guest rooms and suites, where state-of-the-art amenities combine with traditional Chinese architectural elements and spectacular views of the Cotai Strip.

AMENITIES 400 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and Bars Outdoor Swimming Pool Iridium Spa Athletic Club

LOCATION Estrada do Istmo S/N, Cotai Macao SAR China T (853) 2882 8898 stregis.macao@stregis.com stregis.com/macao

The swimming pool; the living room of the Metropolitan Suite; the dining room at The Manor

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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Poised on its own exclusive island, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is surrounded by pristine landscapes, thick tropical vegetation, a fine white-sand beach and the glistening turquoise Indian Ocean. This intimate retreat of 77 luxuriously appointed private villas and an Iridium Spa offers the perfect gateway for embracing the dramatic natural beauty of this island nation, whose 26 atolls comprise 1,192 islands, of which only 200 are inhabited. Enjoy complimentary snorkeling equipment and take in the magnificent underwater world teeming with marine life on our worldrenowned private house reef. Immerse yourself in sailing, windsurfing, surfing, parasailing, sea kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing and stand-up paddling. Ocean excursions range from deep-sea fishing to dolphin and sunset cruises. Six dining venues offer distinctive cuisines, from Italian to East Asian, while a beachfront eatery specializes in custom pizzas, fresh juices and homemade ice cream. The resort also has its very own luxury Azimut flybridge 66 yacht (named Norma in honor of John Jacob Astor IV’s famous vessel), which can be hired for excursions or an overnight stay. The Caroline Astor Estate; the Iridium Spa; the resort library by the beach

AMENITIES 77 Guest Villas 6 Restaurants and Bars Swimming Pool Library Children’s Club Spa Diving Center

LOCATION Vommuli Island Dhaalu Atoll, Republic of Maldives T (960) 676 6333 stregis.maldivesvommuli@stregis.com stregis.com/maldives

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The St. Regis Mumbai

Mumbai is a spectacular city full of architectural treasures that bear witness to its periods under colonial rule. The St. Regis Mumbai is a luxury oasis in the heart of the city, the striking interiors of the grand lobby welcoming guests with their old-world charm accentuated by Rajasthani Tikri artwork. As the tallest luxury hotel in India, it would be hard to find more panoramic vistas elsewhere. The hotel is ideally located for leisure and business travelers. After a long day of meetings, head to the dedicated Wellness Floor for a massage at the Iridium Spa, known for its award-winning therapists and signature treatments. Begin your adventure at our bar, Luna Lower Deck, followed by dinner at Luna Upper Deck, with an exclusive European-themed menu. Alternatively, dine at Yuuka, our award-winning modern Japanese restaurant with soaring floor-to-ceiling windows. For those staying over the weekend, the delectable Sunday Brunch presents a variety of cuisines and flavors, while outstanding Oriental food with stunning bayside views can be enjoyed at Level 37 at By The Mekong.

AMENITIES 395 Guest Rooms and Suites 10 Restaurants and Bars Spa Athletic Club Swimming Pool

LOCATION 462 Senapti Bapat Marg Lower Parel Mumbai 400013 India T (91) (22) 6162 8000 stregis.mumbai@stregis.com stregis.com/mumbai

The Swimming Pool; By The Mekong Asian restaurant with skyline view; Premier King Bedroom

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The St. Regis Osaka

The St. Regis Osaka is located in the heart of beautiful Midosuji Avenue, where you will reside at the city’s most coveted address amid major public institutions, exclusive boutiques and prestigious corporations. The hotel is also conveniently located just above the subway station, which serves as the perfect base for those visiting Kyoto, Kobe and Nara. From the exclusive amenities and sophisticated facilities, to the flawless St. Regis Butler Service and exquisite culinary experiences, The St. Regis Osaka offers the most immersive luxury experience in this vibrant, cosmopolitan city. Our 160 rooms, including 12 suites, feature breathtaking views of Osaka. Named after plants and flowers symbolizing Japan, all suite rooms are the absolute pinnacle of refinement; featuring a separate master bedroom and an expansive living room sumptuously decorated and inspired by Japanese design. The St. Regis Osaka also features three restaurants and a bar/lounge for your exquisite dining experience.

AMENITIES 160 Guest Rooms and Suites 4 Restaurants and Bars Spa Exercise Room

LOCATION 3-6-12 Hommachi Chuo-ku Osaka 541-0053 Japan T (81) (6) 6258 3333 stregis.osaka@stregis.com stregis.com/osaka

The lobby; the exterior of The St. Regis Osaka; exquisite Royal Suite Room

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The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort

The tropical island of Hainan, China’s smallest province, has clean air, lush vegetation, pristine beaches and offers the perfect escape from the bustle of the mainland cities. Located in the exclusive stretch of Yalong Bay (also called Asian Dragon Bay) on the south coast of Hainan Island in the South China Sea, The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort is the perfect choice for guests looking for a deluxe, relaxing vacation. Its temperature-controlled swimming pool boasts views of tropical gardens, coconut palms and the deep blue ocean. The hotel has access to more than half a mile of coastline where guests can stroll, swim or enjoy a seafood barbecue at the beachfront restaurant.

AMENITIES 396 Guest Rooms and Suites 6 Restaurants and Bars Spa, Swimming Pool, Gym Private Beach Water Sports Tennis Children's Club

LOCATION Yalong Bay National Resort District Sanya Yalong Bay Hainan 572016 China T (86) (898) 8855 5555 reservations.sanya@stregis.com The swimming pool; a luxurious villa; the beachfront restaurant

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The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan

Towering 68 floors above the city, The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan invites you to the best address in Shanghai for business and leisure. It’s a short distance from Jingan district’s most treasured sites and historic landmarks, including: the Jingan Temple, the overwater Yu Garden, the 1920s-style architecture of the Bund, People’s Square and People’s Park, and the ancient Chinese relics in the Shanghai Museum. Chic, luxury shopping centers, including Shanghai Center and Plaza 66, are within walking distance. Feng Sheng Li, a profusion of east-meets-west shops, restaurants and bars set amid beautiful Shikumen architecture, is five minutes’ walking distance from the hotel. For added convenience, the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is just a 35-minute drive away. The hotel has 433 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites with peerless views of the city and Pudong. There are four gourmet restaurants, a rejuvenating spa, and an indoor swimming pool. We also hope guests will enjoy the services offered by the signature St. Regis Butler Service. The exterior of The St. Regis Shanghai Jingan; the Drawing Room; The St. Regis Bar

AMENITIES 436 Guest Rooms and Suites 55 St. Regis Residential Apartments 6 Restaurants and Bars Swimming Pool Iridium Spa Fitness Center

LOCATION 1008 West Beijing Road Jingan District Shanghai 200041 China T (86) (21) 6257 9999 stregis.com/shanghaijingan.com

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The St. Regis Shenzhen

Shenzhen, a commercial hub in southern China, just north of Hong Kong, is one of the country’s most dynamic super cities. The St. Regis Shenzhen opened in 2011 and offers guests its signature butler service and panoramic views of both Shenzhen and rural Hong Kong. The hotel has a private dining room located above its Japanese restaurant MALT, on the 100th floor, which can accommodate around 12 guests. Perched atop the 441m building, the private dining room offers a large range of fresh imported oysters, a fine selection of sashimi, sushi and teppanyaki, all paired with fine wines from around the globe. The hotel has also launched several new programs in the Iridium Spa on the 75th floor – the ideal place to indulge yourself while marveling at stunning views of the city, surrounded by refreshing scents and soothing music. The 700 sq m spa features eight treatment suites, including two large couples’ suites and a Vichy Shower suite. Visitors are guided along a journey of physical and spiritual wellness with extraordinary Aromatherapy Associates treatments to release tension, pain and anxiety while restoring vitality and balance.

AMENITIES 290 Guest Rooms and Suites 5 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Gym

LOCATION No.5016 Shennan Road East Luohu District Shenzhen Guangdong 518001 China T (86) (755) 8308 8888 stregis.shenzhen@stregis.com stregis.com/shenzhen

The St. Regis Shenzhen is located at the top of a building with stunning city views; a Suite; the lobby

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The St. Regis Singapore

Situated at the heart of the city’s shopping district, with the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Singapore Botanic Gardens on your doorstep, The St. Regis Singapore is the ideal residence for the discerning luxury traveler. The hotel is close to the embassy district, the world-class shopping on Orchard Road, and Dempsey Hill, a revitalized colonial neighborhood with restaurants, clubs, bars, boutiques and antiques stores. The nearby National Gallery Singapore is open to the public after 10 years in the making, as is the offshore Coney Island Park with its exotic flora and fauna. The St. Regis Singapore has earned numerous prestigious accolades as one of the best hotels regionally and internationally. It is home to one of Asia’s finest private art collections, with works by Miró, Chagall and Fernando Botero, and has a beautiful urban spa, which offers a wide range of customized, revitalizing experiences inspired by water and the finest ancient rituals of the bathing art. Visitors to the spa can also enjoy exclusive pedicure treatments designed by world-renowned French podiatrist Bastien Gonzalez. Executive Deluxe Room; Brasserie Les Saveurs; the Tropical Spa pool

AMENITIES 299 Guest Rooms and Suites 4 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Gym

LOCATION 29 Tanglin Road Singapore 247911 T (65) 6506 6888 stregis.singapore@stregis.com stregissingapore.com

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The St. Regis Tianjin

China’s fourth-largest city, the coastal metropolis of Tianjin has a fascinating history as the entry point for foreigners visiting and trading with Beijing and the rest of northern China. The European-style houses of the French and German concessions add a dash of grandeur to the metropolis, and original turn-of-the-century architecture can still be seen in the Wudadao district. The hotel is opposite the glittering Riverside 66 shopping mall, home to 400 renowned international brands. Many rooms have stunning river views, but if it’s a special trip, book the Presidential Suite, which has Chinese antiques, its own dining room and whirlpool bath. Also try the Xi He Ya Yuan Peking Duck restaurant on the second floor of The St. Regis Tianjin, which continues to build upon our unique Modern Chinese culinary concept, while introducing more Chinese creations, such as our classical interpretation of Peking Duck.

AMENITIES 274 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and Bars Spa Swimming Pool Gym

LOCATION 158 Zhangzizhong Road Heping District Tianjin Tianjin 300041 China T (86) (22) 5830 9999 stregis.tianjin@stregis.com stregis.com/tianjin

The hotel’s spectacular exterior; the Riviera Terrace; Grand Deluxe Room

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The St. Regis Zhuhai

Situated on the western bank of the Pearl River Estuary in China’s southern Guangdong Province, Zhuhai is the gateway to Macau and one of the country’s most cherished destinations. Overlooking Zhuhai’s central business district, The St. Regis Zhuhai is located just minutes from the city’s most iconic attractions: the wonderful Yuanming Palace, the famous Fisher Girl statue, and the stunning vistas of Lover’s Road. The hotel inhabits the top floors of the city’s tallest building, offering waterfront views to complement the fantastic dining options: Yan Ting serves modern Cantonese fine dining at Guangdong’s highest culinary level, while the hotel’s remarkable Social Signature Restaurant draws inspiration from the first-class dining salons traditionally reserved for the wealthy in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The St. Regis Bar exudes an aura of elegance with classic jazz music, St. Regis signature Bloody Mary cocktails and afternoon tea. LaBrezza, meanwhile, delights diners with organic, modern Italian fare on the rooftop of the 71st floor, while Air 71 serves the city’s finest cocktails along with a fine selection of wines, champagnes and light appetizers.

AMENITIES 251 Guest Rooms and Suites 5 Restaurants and Bars Indoor and Outdoor Swimming Pools Iridium Spa The St. Regis Athletic Club

LOCATION N0. 1663 Yinwan Road Wanzai Xiangzhou District Zhuhai Guangdong China T (86) (756) 2999 888 stregis.zhuhai@stregis.com

King Deluxe guest room; the lobby parlor; the exterior of The St. Regis Zhuhai

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The St. Regis Astana

Introducing a new level of glamour to Kazakhstan, The St. Regis Astana can be found close to Bayterek Tower, at the most prestigious address in the capital, Central Park. Just 15km from the airport, the hotel echoes the refined Kazakh elegance with a bespoke service. It is close to the Presidential Cultural Center, where you can see outstanding collections of Kazakh jewelry, and the Issyk burial mound (where the Golden Man was found in 1969). In the hotel, a sumptuous Presidential Suite includes a drawing room, library, wine vault, a spectacular outdoor terrace and dining table for eight. The Grand Staircase harks back to the glamour of the private mansion of the hotel’s founding family, the Astors. The hotel embraces an epicurean world of celebrated local and international cuisine, with The Grill restaurant, La Rivière restaurant and The St. Regis Bar. The Iridium Spa, which includes an indoor swimming pool, offers guests a refuge to refresh the senses throughout their stay.

AMENITIES 120 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and Bars Indoor Swimming Pool Iridium Spa Gym Children’s Club

LOCATION 1 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue Nur-Sultan Kazakhstan T (7) 7172 790 888 astana.butler@stregis.com thestregisastana.com

The St. Regis Astana’s elegant lobby; the arrival Yurt; a Deluxe Room

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The St. Regis Florence

A palazzo designed in 1432 by Filippo Brunelleschi, the architect of the Duomo Santa Maria del Fiore, The St. Regis Florence was converted into a hotel in the mid-1800s. When Queen Victoria took a Grand Tour, she stayed here. Now there’s a designer suite by Italian luxury fashion house Bottega Veneta, and the hotel spa is collaborating with luxury cosmetics brand My Blend by Clarins. The Winter Garden by Caino restaurant, where guests can enjoy gourmet cuisine created in collaboration with two-Michelin-starred chef Valeria Piccini, has a 19thcentury illuminated colored-glass ceiling; and in keeping with the Tuscan capital’s Renaissance heritage, there are classic frescoes and antiques throughout the building. Florence is a compact and, in the right season, relaxing city. After you’ve seen the world-class Uffizi Gallery and Michelangelo’s David in the Accademia, make the most of the hotel’s location on the Piazza Ognissanti in the city’s historical heart: order an aperitivo, and sit back and watch as dusk falls over the city’s churches, hills and bell towers. The Royal Suite bedroom, the Duomo and rooftops of Florence; the Presidential Suite living room

AMENITIES 99 Guest Rooms and Suites 1 Restaurant and Bar Spa Gym

LOCATION Piazza Ognissanti 1 Florence 50123 Italy T (39) 055 27161 stregisflorence@stregis.com stregis.com/florence

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The St. Regis Istanbul

Istanbul has long been the place where Europe and Asia met and exchanged goods, philosophies, cultures and credos. In the past decade, it has become a confident, modern city and has witnessed booms in the art scene, in the quality and range of its nightlife, and in business. Ancient meets modern with confidence in this metropolis, and at The St. Regis Istanbul. Once you’ve ticked off traditional landmarks including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar, explore modern must-sees such as contemporary art at Istanbul Modern and Galerie Nev, hip fashion boutiques in Cihangir or nightlife in Ortakoy or Beyoglu. The St. Regis Istanbul’s neighborhood of Nisantasi is a quiet one adjoining bustling Beyoglu, so you get the best of both worlds. For the highest luxury, our custom one-bedroom Bentley Suite surrounds you with walls of curved veneer and sumptuous leather fittings, inspired by the seductive interior of the Bentley Continental.

AMENITIES 118 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and Bars Spa Gym

LOCATION Mim Kemal Oke Cad. N° 35 Nisantasi Sisli Istanbul Turkey T (90) (212) 368 0000 istanbul.butler@stregis.com stregis.com/istanbul

The St. Regis Brasserie; two views of the luxurious Cosmopolitan Suite

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The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort

All the pleasures and treasures of the Western Mediterranean can be found in Mallorca, the main island of the Balearics. The stunning beaches get a lot of attention, but inland are olive groves and vineyards, mountains and rural mansions, cozy old restaurants and tourist-free towns and villages. Palma's vibrant city center, meanwhile, offers visitors all kinds of gastronomic and cultural adventures. In the island’s southwestern corner, on Costa d’en Blanes, are turquoise waters and a sense of being apart from the hubbub. This is where you’ll find The St. Regis Mardavall Mallorca Resort, whose guest rooms were newly designed and remodeled in winter 2017-2018. It is a lovely hideaway and the perfect base for exploring the best of the island. The resort’s Center for Traditional Chinese Medicine has been extended; the spa’s product lines now include NIANCE and Maria Galland; a jewelry shop and exclusive boutique are part of the hotel’s facilities; and Miguel Navarro, chef of Es Fum restaurant, has reconfirmed his Michelin star for 2020. Complete your stay with a session on the wooden yoga platform, which has a tranquil sea view.

AMENITIES 125 Guest Rooms and Suites 4 Restaurants and Bars Arabella Spa Swimming Pool Extensive Gardens Gym Access to the Sea Children’s Club

LOCATION Carretera Palma – Andratx 19 Costa d’en Blanes Mallorca 07181, Spain T (34) (971) 629629 info.mardavall@stregis.com

A luxurious Junior Suite with sea view; the exterior and gardens; an aerial view of the outdoor pool

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The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya

One of the world’s greatest cities, Moscow is a powerhouse of business, culture and tourism. Situated in the historic center of the Russian capital, within easy walking distance of the celebrated Bolshoi Theater and the Kremlin, you’ll find The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya, which includes 210 comfortable royal furnished rooms with marvelous panoramic views over the city. The hotel offers a comprehensive array of services and the most modern facilities for leisure and business travelers. It also has exquisite restaurants and bars recognized for their elegant decor and outstanding cuisine. The hotel meets all the needs of the sophisticated traveler.

AMENITIES 210 Guest Rooms and Suites Restaurants and Bars Spa Center with 6 Treatment Rooms Patio Swimming Pool, Sauna and Hammam open 24/7 Fitness Center

LOCATION Nikolskaya Street 12 Moscow 109012 Russian Federation T (7) (495) 967 7776 moscow@stregis.com stregis.com/moscow The Royal Suite of The St. Regis Moscow Nikolskaya; the Orlov Lobby Lounge; the hotel’s entrance

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The St. Regis Rome

Rome’s first grand hotel was opened by celebrated hotelier César Ritz in 1894. In November 2018, The St. Regis Rome unveiled its meticulous multimillion euro restoration, ushering in a new era of modern glamour for this Italian icon. The hotel’s exquisite new look was conceived by renowned interior design firm Pierre-Yves Rochon Inc and honors the proud 125-year legacy. To crown the renovation, the hotel features a number of exclusive partnerships: international art gallery Galleria Continua showcases masterpieces by the best exponents of the contemporary art scene; the employees’ uniforms have all been reimagined by fashion designer Giada Curti, and in the lounge bar, Lumen, Cocktails & Cuisine, the menus have been created by Roman-born illustrator Gianluca Biscalchin and cocktails are served in unique glassware designed by contemporary artists Nico Vascellari and Federico Pepe. A new drink list has also been created, which includes the Red Admiral – a revised version of the Bloody Mary and part of St. Regis Rituals – the Mini Ming and the Pozzanghere (the bar’s two signature glasses and cocktails), and the eponymous Lumen cocktail. The Lumen Bar; the Signature Glasses Collection at Lumen, Cocktails & Cuisine; the Library

AMENITIES 161 Guest Rooms and Suites 1 Restaurant and Bar

LOCATION Via Vittorio E. Orlando 3 Rome 00185 Italy T (39) (06) 4709 1 stregisrome@stregis.com stregisrome.com

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The St. Regis Venice

The St. Regis Venice, like the city itself, is steeped in legend and character. Avant-garde in outlook and design, the hotel merges striking modern interiors with its historic provenance in the best address in Venice. Flanked by the Grand Canal, with a private pontoon to welcome guests, the hotel has stood in this privileged location for over a century and a half. To the rear, luxury boutiques and contemporary art galleries lead to Teatro La Fenice and the treasures of Piazza San Marco, which is a mere four-minute walk away. Stylish decor, intelligent technology and the signature St. Regis Butler Service cultivate an environment of impeccable comfort in the exquisite rooms and suites, a selection of which have private terraces furnishing spectacular views over the Grand Canal or the rooftops and traditional thoroughfares of this most romantic and magical of cities. A haven for relaxation and socializing, the hotel’s Italianate Garden offers a range of options for dining or enjoying an expertly crafted cocktail, while in the Spa Suites in collaboration with Carita Paris, and the Exercise Room, guests can unwind, recharge and rejuvenate.

AMENITIES 169 Guest Rooms and Suites 3 Restaurants and bars Spa Suites Exercise Room

LOCATION San Marco 2159 Venice 30124 Italy T (39) (041) 240 0001 stregisvenice@stregis.com stregisvenice.com

The Italianate Garden at dusk; the Arts Bar; a Grand Terrace View Suite

Discover the Upcoming St. Regis Hotels & Resorts

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm

Opening 2020

THE AMERICAS

The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya

Opening 2020

The St. Regis Bermuda Resort

Opening 2021

The St. Regis Los Cabos

Opening 2021

The St. Regis Guiyang

Opening 2022

The St. Regis Jakarta

Opening 2022

The St. Regis Melbourne

Opening 2022

The St. Regis Qingdao

Opening 2022

The St. Regis Belgrade

Opening 2021

ASIA PACIFIC

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