Bachendorf's Fall/Winter 2021

BACHENDORF’S

THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS FALL/WINTER 2021

ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS FALL/WINTER 2021

GIFT GUIDE

GIVE A TOKEN OF YOUR LOVE

SKIING ADVENTURES

TRAILS FROM COAST TO COAST

ROLEX’S MARK OF SUCCESS

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ISSUE 2. 2021

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S T O R E L O C AT I O N S : P L A Z A AT P R E S T O N C E N T E R 8400 PRESTON ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75225 214-692-8400 GALLERIA LEVEL 1 13350 DALLAS PARKWAY, SUITE 1415 DALLAS, TX 75240 972-392-9900 S H O P S AT C L E A R F O R K 5175 MONAHANS AVENUE FORT WORTH, TX 76109 817-806-0303

EDITOR IN CHIEF Rita Guarna C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R Stephen Vitarbo S E N I O R A S S O C I AT E E D I T O R Darius Amos LIFESTYLE EDITOR Haley Longman CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Christen Fisher, Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Everett Potter, Meredith Tamarian

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P U B L I S H I N G S TA F F PUBLISHER Lizette Chin

5 Tokens of Love 10 A Pod to Ponder

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11 Prep School Props

12 Light Up

14 A Time for Creativity

16 The Heyday of Watchmaking, U.S.A

20 The Nick of Time

22 Mark of Success

PUBLISHED BY Wainscot Media

46 Asian Surprise

CHAIRMAN Carroll V. Dowden

52 Festive Is Back

PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Dowden

56 Solitary Splendor

26 Bachendorf ’s Brides

60 The Magic of Light

34 How Fallon B Came to B

ACCO U N T I N G Kasie Carleton, Urszula Janeczko, Steven Resnick

45 Rule the Land

24 Bachendorf ’s Engagement

A DV E R T I S I N G / P R O D U C T I O N SERVICES Penny Boag, Christopher Ferrante, Jacquelynn Fischer

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36 Black & White

63 Stars and Their Sips

42 Works of Art

64 Spice of Life

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Rita Guarna, Carl Olsen VICE PRESIDENTS Lizette Chin, Nigel Edelshain, Thomas Flannery, Maria Regan, Steven Resnick, Diane Vojcanin

Jewelry has been enlarged to show detail. Due to the fluctuating prices of diamonds, gold and platinum, prices are subject to change without notice and may vary depending on size, quality and availability. While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we are not responsible for errors or omissions. ACCENT is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, in association with Bachendorf’s. Copyright © 2021 by Wainscot Media LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Bachendorf’s, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions. Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, ACCENT, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, or call 201.573.5541. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Lizette Chin at lizette.chin@wainscotmedia.com. Printed in the U.S.A. Volume 19, Issue 2. ©2021

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LOVE IN VERONA COLLECTION

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tokens of love YOUR HEART IS THE GIFT SHE TRULY CRAVES, BUT A WELL-CHOSEN BAUBLE TO SYMBOLIZE THOSE FEELINGS CAN’T HURT.

MARCO BICEGO Marco Bicego designs jewelry that embodies the everyday luxury of Italian craftsmanship and contemporary design. Marco debuts new collections seasonally—this fall’s newness is exceptionally exciting as he launches a brandnew pendant concept. Jaipur pendants come in a variety of stones and sizes and can be worn on almost any necklace or bracelet. The latest Marrakech Onde Collection includes delicate, interlocking oval links with strands of blooming diamond flowers. Marco’s tried-and-true, best-selling Lunaria Collection includes new cuffs, earrings and pendant necklaces that are bold yet still delicate and feminine.

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Clockwise from top left, Jaipur Collection 18K yellow gold necklace CB2609 Y, $7,520. Lunaria Collection 18K yellow gold necklace CB2614 Y, $1,750. Jaipur Collection 18K pendants: PB1 TPL01 Y, $1,680; PB1 B YW, $1,830; PB1 B2 YW, $1,380. Lunaria Collection 18K yellow gold bangle SB119 Y, $6,410. Lunaria Collection 18K yellow gold earrings OB1761 Y, $2,720. Marrakech Onde Blooming Diamond Flower cuff bracelet SG30 B YW, $7,780.

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In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto produced the world’s first cultured pearl. Since that day, his eponymous brand continues to make history in the realm of luxury jewelry and to culture pearls unlike any others in the world. The Everyday Essentials and Classic Collection feature diamonds and White South Sea cultured pearls that go with anything (and can go anywhere). Circle Collection is distinguished by its simple circle shape in stunning combinations of yellow and white gold, while the M Code Collection is inspired by the letter “M” in both Mikimoto and Morse code.

Clockwise from top left, Circle Collection Akoya cultured pearls and diamonds set in 18K yellow and white gold; pendant, $1,800; earrings, $1,950.

M Code Collection Akoya cultured pearls set in 18K yellow gold; earrings, $1,500; bracelet, $1,800. Everyday Essentials White South Sea cultured pearl earrings with diamonds set in 18K white gold, $5,400. Classic Collection White South Sea cultured pearl and diamond bracelet set in 18K white gold, $9,800.

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ROBERTO COIN

Clockwise from top left, Roberto Coin Love in Verona Zodiac Medallion in 18K yellow gold with blue lapis and diamonds, $7,900. Roberto Coin Venetian Princess Double Medallion Necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $5,500. Roberto Coin Palazzo Ducale Medallion Locket in 18K rose gold with black and white diamonds, $7,500. Roberto Coin Wide Navarra Ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $5,900. Roberto Coin Navarra Bangle in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $7,300.

Roberto Coin Love in Verona Black Diamond Flower Band Ring in rose gold, $3,500. Roberto Coin Love in Verona Flower Pavé Diamond Band Ring in white gold, $6,100.

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Timeless craftsmanship, Italian creativity and that signature red ruby hand-cast into each and every piece have come to define the luxurious Roberto Coin brand. One of its most notable collections is Love in Verona, characterized by the four-petaled floral motif found in both diamonds and engraving. The magically intriguing Venetian Princess Collection and Palazzo Collection, the latter inspired by the designer’s favorite architectural landmark, the Doge’s Palace, are timeless and elegant. Newest to the slate are Zodiac pendants and medallions, handcrafted with diamondaccented zodiac signs for every personality.

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DAVID YURMAN David Yurman is known for his iconic cable bracelet, the twisted helix that is surely his signature piece. And joining the New Yorkbased brand’s repertoire for this season are the Angelika and Thoroughbred collections.

Angelika is inspired by some of David’s earliest angel sculptures, which during this disrupted year serve as elegant expressions of optimism in hand-finished 18K yellow gold and sterling silver.

Thoroughbred is equestrian-inspired, mixing the simplicity of silver and gold metals. Lastly, the Stax Collection reimagines the iconic link chain with tapered, elongated forms, transforming the materials into classic statement pieces.

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Clockwise from top left, Thoroughbred linked chain necklace with 18K yellow gold, $2,200.

Angelika four point pendant necklace in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $2,550. Angelika long drop earrings in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $6,400. Angelika linear ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $2,900.

Stax chain link ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $2,400. Angelika flair earrings with diamonds, $1,900. Stax linked bracelet in 18K yellow gold with diamonds, $7,800.

Thoroughbred bracelet with 18K yellow gold and diamonds, $1,250.

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INDULGENCES

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THE TOUCH OF A FEW BUTTONS INSIDE THIS MULTI-SENSORY MEDITATION CHAMBER TRANSPORTS YOU TO YOUR HAPPY PLACE.

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When the outside world is driving you mad, slip inside OpenSeed’s SpaceTime and let the meditation pod—filled with immersive audio, lighting and aromatherapy—take you to your happy place.

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Stressing out about going back to the office and—gasp!—interacting with other humans? See if your company or employer can shell out $25,000 for a relaxation pod to help ease the transition. That’s the going rate for OpenSeed’s new SpaceTime meditation pod, an egg-shaped chamber intended to relax people in high-stress situations—the office, airports and the like. Just step in, get cozy and let the calming begin.

The irony is that meditation pods such as OpenSeed use hightech features to help clear us of mental noise, much of which is brought on by—you guessed it—technology: the constant pinging of texts, urgent work emails, Instagram DMs that just can’t wait.

But why not put tech on your side instead of letting it drive you nuts? A Japanese study conducted this year by neurosurgeon Michihito Sugawara found that meditating in OpenSeed pods significantly increases the effectiveness of meditation and amplifies its benefits, both emotional and physical. These controlled, isolated environments have great potential to effectively quiet the mind, reduce stress and enhance peak performance, the study says. Essentially, meditation pods increase our overall well-being.

Life inside this futuristic egg of tranquility features immersive audio, guided meditation, lighting and aromatherapy. The user (or users, as the ergonomic bench can seat up to three adults comfortably for a very different kind of team meeting) first steps into the womb-like vessel. Then he or she or they put on the noise-cancelling headphones, get situated in the lotus position and choose an adventure on the 15-inch built-in touchscreen, which offers a menu of relaxing, science-backed sounds and guided meditations from which to choose. LED lights synchronize with the audio emanating from concealed speakers (available with the premium version), and complementary aromatherapy soothes the senses. The result is a fully immersive and isolated experience that turns off the stressors and distractions of the outside world.

The SpaceTime version also features sanitizing UV lights and time-travel-inspired soundscapes and light therapy. (And no, despite its name and appearance, OpenSeed’s SpaceTime won’t actually transport you to another era, though it did serve as a time-traveling mechanism in the 2020 sci-fi comedy Bill & Ted Face the Music, the most recent installment in the Keanu Reeves trilogy.)

This Miami-based start-up is working to produce more affordable in-home versions of OpenSeed. These will likely be smaller than the original model too—SpaceTime is about 50 square feet, weighs 1,000 pounds and requires a 12-hour professional installation.

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DESIGNERS

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TWO OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOLERS AT THE JESUIT COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL OF DALLAS ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF THIS YEAR’S BACHENDORF’S SCHOLARSHIP FOR OVERALL ACADEMIC IMPROVEMENT, NOW IN ITS 30TH YEAR.

Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas is a private, college-preparatory school for young men. Mr. Bock worked with the late Michael Alchediak, S.J., to establish the Bachendorf ’s Scholarship for Overall Academic Improvement fund in January 1992.

The scholarships are awarded at the student convocations each May to one sophomore and one junior who have shown the most overall academic improvement during the year. This scholarship goes toward the students’ tuition in their junior and senior year, respectively.

For the last few years, Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas has selected the Bachendorf ’s Scholarship winners by interviewing five juniors who have made the biggest jump in grade point average (GPA) from sophomore year to the end of first semester junior year and then the end of the 12 weeks of second semester. These five students are asked to reflect on their turnaround—what factors went into their improvements, what personal changes they made, which teachers or peers were helpful and supportive of them, etc. Get to know this year’s recipients below:

AARON LARSON ’22

SON OF JULIE AND SIDNEY LARSON Aaron was the frontrunner in both parts of the process—he increased his overall GPA by more than 3 percentage points, which is the best of any scholarship winner in the past three years, and he made the honor roll first semester junior year. Aaron has especially excelled in AP computer science, which is notable because most scholarship winners are not in AP classes. His personal narrative and story of how he changed his academic approaches and how he engaged teachers during the interview stood out.

Additionally, Aaron is on the Jesuit bowling team and was close to achieving Eagle Scout when interviewed.

EMMANUEL DANIEL ’23

SON OF ELIZABETH KEBEDE AND DANIEL DEMESSIE Emmanuel deserves this award—the effort between his freshman year vs. his sophomore year was night and day. He is a smart young man, but during his sophomore year he became more focused and reached out for help when needed, which in turn really helped him improve greatly. Emmanuel would be the first to tell you that he put a lot more effort into his studies this year. It wasn’t just that he completed more assignments, but he asked for help and used the resources that were being offered. One of his teachers told us that he was very responsive to nudges from the LRC. He worked diligently and used his time wisely when he was there.

He also has a healthy dose of confidence for his age. He interacts with adults well, and his peers look to him for social cues. We were all hopeful that he would make a turnaround this year, but he gets all the credit for the results.

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JEWELRY

RADIATE STYLE AND SOPHISTICATION WITH ONE OF THESE HOT PIECES.

Etho Maria 18K yellow gold and blackened platinum yellow diamond cuff bracelet, $65,000. Etho Maria 18K yellow gold and blackened platinum yellow diamond ring with pear-shape yellow diamonds, $9,400.

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Etho Maria 18K yellow gold and black plated platinum yellow diamond drop earrings with pear-shape yellow diamonds, $30,000.

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a time for creativity JEWELRY DESIGNER LISA NIK GIVES US A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO SHOOT THE BRAND’S LATEST AD CAMPAIGN.

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Sometimes it’s the absence of activity that seems to cause the most creative energy to flow. We had the incredible experience of shooting our latest advertising campaign during the month of August. So much time and effort go on behind the scenes to create such a body of work, so I am compelled to share our story.

We worked with a fine art and portrait photographer in Hollywood for this project, knowing she would exhibit the unique skills that are required for jewelry photography that’s being shot on a model. With her delightful French accent and worldly experience, Michele Mattei provided a special touch of sophistication along with precisely sharp images, soft light to showcase our gemstones and a great deal of patience finding that special moment to snap.

The day would not have been complete without the work of A-list celebrity styling team Jill Lincoln and Jordan Johnson, known as Jill and Jordan. We contemplated shooting the jewelry in still life shots without engaging stylists, but Jordan came into the shoot like a surgeon, carefully and methodically placing the perfect wardrobe pieces into position and giving the jewels what we were looking for to embody the essence of luxury that our brand represents.

Parts model Adele Uddo, with her porcelain-like skin, worked tirelessly posing in a way that would present the jewelry in the most natural and flattering light. Makeup by Francesca Giaimo further helped achieve this goal with a natural look that highlights the jewelry. We wanted this shoot to express that Lisa Nik is for every woman, and Adele enabled us to capture her, from daytime into evening, business to resort and even a little rock and roll.

It takes a village: Designer Lisa Nik, center, poses with As a designer, this experience has been a turning point, forcing the creative team that helped behind the scenes of the jewelry brand’s newest ad campaign. Below, bold colored me to clearly define the direction of the brand and the aesthetic that gemstones are the signature components to Lisa Nik’s collections. is Lisa Nik. The combination of bold, classical gold and diamond jewelry with pops of colored gemstones is the look and style that I create with my designs having every woman in mind.

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FOR A TIME, YANKEE INGENUITY— AND NEW MASS-PRODUCTION METHODS— HAD SWITZERLAND ON THE RUN. THEN THE SWISS STRUCK BACK. By Christen Fisher

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In 1849, in a corner of the Howard & Davis clock factory in Roxbury, Mass., Edward Howard and Aaron Dennison had been experimenting with new designs of watches and new techniques for making them. Inspired by a visit to the Springfield Armory, where Howard witnessed the mass production of firearms using interchangeable parts, they wanted to see if the armory system, as it was called, could be applied to watchmaking. They founded the American Watch Company, which, after a move to Waltham, Mass., and several name changes, became the Waltham Watch Company.

In the 1850s, Waltham began producing watches whose movements were assembled from interchangeable parts made on machines in a factory-based system. Faster and cheaper, the system when it proved workable allowed Waltham to create the first mass-produced stopwatch.

Designed for horse racing, the stopwatch, called a chronodrometer, sold for $50, compared with $150 to $250 for an import. Waltham also designed and manufactured the William Ellery watch. This $13 pocket watch was so popular with Union soldiers that by the mid-1860s, when Waltham’s production topped 70,000 watches a year, 45 percent of it was the William Ellery.

Waltham’s success inspired imitators and competitors alike. The first and most successful was the Elgin National Watch Company. It was incorporated in Chicago in 1864 as the National Watch Company. A group of businessmen who were determined to capitalize on the booming frontier West built a factory on a farm in the town of Elgin, 30 miles northwest of Chicago. Employing a team of watchmakers and mechanical engineers, some of whom were poached directly from Waltham, they produced in 1867 their first pocket watch movement, called the B.W. Raymond. It sold well at $117. Within a few years, Elgin, as it was known, rivaled Waltham, producing more than 100,000 watches annually.

The method of watchmaking employed first by Waltham and then by Elgin became known as the American system.

Its success so alarmed the Swiss that in 1876 they sent a man named Jacques David to investigate the two companies and report back on his findings. This act of industrial espionage produced two reports written by David, framed as a warning to the Swiss that the Americans would dominate the market if the Swiss did not reorganize and embrace this new methodology.

To David’s frustration, the Swiss were slow to react. Meanwhile, the demand for American watches continued to grow thanks to another rapidly expanding American industry, the railroad.

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SPOTLIGHT

In 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Penn., was created through a merger of the Keystone Watch Company and the Aurora Watch Company. Hamilton had a monopoly on the railroad timepiece industry, and by the turn of the century was dubbed “The Railroad Timekeeper of America.” Waltham and Elgin remained the top two American watchmakers of the era (with Hamilton a close third), but neither exists any longer. Another big name of the time was Ball Watch Company. Cleveland, Ohio, jeweler Webster Ball was hired to investigate time and watch conditions on the railroads after a fatal crash was caused by a conductor’s too-slow wristwatch. Ball established strict guidelines for the manufacturing and maintenance of all timepieces used by railroad personnel before establishing his own successful brand. Eventually, additional U.S.-based companies started producing railroad-grade watches as well, including E. Howard Watch Company, which marketed its watches directly to rail workers through trade magazines.

With the adoption of the international time standard in 1884, train traffic increased, and schedules became more predictable, making the watches carried by conductors and engineers more important than ever. But only when tragedy struck did the quality and precision of those watches become an issue that would push the industry’s achievements to even greater heights.

On April 19, 1891, in Kipton, Ohio, a fast mail train heading east collided with a passenger train heading west, killing eight people. The passenger train was supposed to stop to let the mail train pass, but it had been late in getting to the stopping point because the conductor’s watch was running four minutes slow. The general superintendent of the railroad appointed Cleveland, Ohio, jeweler Webster Ball to investigate time and watch conditions on all lines. Founding the Ball Watch Company, he established strict guidelines for the manufacturing and maintenance of all timepieces used by railroad personnel.

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a close third. Many other companies began successfully producing railroad grade watches as well, including Illinois, Trenton, South Bend and the E. Howard Watch Company, which marketed its watches directly to rail workers through railroad trade magazines. (In 1858 Edward Howard had left the Boston Watch Company, Waltham’s predecessor, to form the eponymous E. Howard.) The American watchmaking industry boomed throughout the early part of the 20th century before a sharp and devastating decline. By 1932, only the big three and the Ball company remained.

After the 1929 stock market crash and the onset of the Great Depression, watches were among the first luxury goods the American public stopped buying in favor of necessities such as food and clothing. Entry into World War II, which largely pulled the U.S. out of the Depression, further complicated matters in the watchmaking industry as companies like Elgin halted commercial manufacturing to aid in the war effort. Instead of watches, these companies manufactured chronometers, fuses for artillery shells, altimeters and other aircraft instruments and sapphire bearings used for aiming cannons. Ironically, the

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Elgin were quick to adopt the new railroad standards, but so were newer, smaller companies eager to capitalize on the requirement for more accurate and high-quality timepieces.

In 1892, the Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Penn., was created through a merger of the Keystone Watch Company and the Aurora Watch Company. Utilizing the Keystone factory location in Lancaster and the Aurora equipment from Illinois, Hamilton quickly came to dominate the railroad timepiece industry, reportedly acquiring more than a 56 percent market share. By the turn of the century, its advertisements in Harper’s Bazaar called the company “The Railroad Timekeeper of America.”

According to Nicholas Manousos, executive director of the Horological Society of New York, “The American railroad expansion in the late 19th century was half of the reason why the American watchmaking industry rose to prominence in the early 20th century. This expansion gave manufacturers a reason to improve the quality of their watches and gave consumers a reason to buy those watches.”

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IWC: A SWISS BRAND ROOTED IN THE AMERICAN SPIRIT

defense industry that had inspired the American system of watchmaking almost 100 years before would now have a heavy hand in the industry’s downfall. Elgin’s patriotism and others inadvertently gave the Swiss, who had remained neutral in the war, the opening they needed.

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Manousos adds: “One other aspect [that also] contributed to the collapse of the American industry…was the structure of the large American brands…. There were almost no independent suppliers of critical parts, like hairsprings, screws or wheels. The large American brands made these parts for themselves. In comparison, the Swiss industry had (and still has) a multitude of independent suppliers for every watch part imaginable. As a result, the Swiss industry was much more flexible in navigating through changing business conditions.”

The Swiss, led by Longines and Vacheron Constantin, eventually heeded Jacques David’s warning and even improved upon the model he had described, ultimately combining the best of American machine-driven efficiency with the finest tradition of Swiss handcraftsmanship into a

winning hybrid system that is still in place today.

Elgin and Waltham no longer exist; Hamilton is Swiss-owned; even the Ball Watch Company sold the rights to its name in the 1990s, and yet hope remains. Nick Manousos maintains: “The U.S. watchmaking industry absolutely could be successful again in the future. To a certain extent this is already happening, with brands like RGM and J. N. Shapiro leading the way. The way to see this take place at a large scale is to think differently, just like what happened with the introduction of the American system of… interchangeable parts. Modern manufacturing techniques, like 3D printing and nano-fabrication, could change the way that we think about how mechanical watches are made.”

The brands from the golden age of American watchmaking may have been relegated to the annals of history, the remnants of their once coveted production sitting on the shelves of the Smithsonian Institution or of dedicated collectors. Yet the enduring Yankee spirit of innovation and competition may one day ignite the spark of American watchmaking on a grand scale once again.

At the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., there is a photograph on file of a young Union soldier holding a large pocket watch. His name was Florentine Ariosto Jones. Born in Rumney, N.H., in 1841 to Solomon and Livinia Craig Jones, he listed his occupation as “watchmaker” when he joined the 13th Massachusetts infantry regiment at the outset of the American Civil War. After the surrender at Appomattox, Jones left the service and went to work for E. Howard & Company, a leading Boston watch manufacturer. There he rose to the rank of deputy director and manager. Then, in 1867, Jones applied for a passport and traveled to Europe. At a time when the pioneering spirit prevalent among young American men sent them west, Jones went east.

His plan was simple: to manufacture high-quality watches for the American market by “combining all the excellence of the American system of mechanism with the more skillful hand labor of the Swiss.”

He ultimately settled in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Drawing on the skills of highly qualified Swiss watchmakers, modern technology and hydropower sourced from the nearby Rhine River, Jones founded the International Watch Company in 1868.

Today, it’s commonly known as IWC Schaffhausen.

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The Rolex GMT-Master in yellow gold with a black dial, shown here, is one of the first luxury timepieces Nick Jonas bought for himself. His older brothers, Kevin and Joe, each have this watch with the red and blue “Pepsi” bezel.

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BESIDES HIS SINGING, SONGWRITING AND ACTING CHOPS, THE MOST FAMOUS JONAS BROTHER IS A LUXURY WATCH COLLECTOR PAR EXCELLENCE. By Haley Longman

Nick bought himself the Rolex Submariner in steel and yellow gold after his song “Jealous” hit the top of the pop charts. His older brother Kevin has the same two-tone Submariner.

Nick wore the Chopard L.U.C Lunar One Grande Date in 18K pink gold to his 2018 wedding. One of its two subdials displays the phases of the moon for both the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

The best-known Jonas brother has the bestknown IWC piece to his name: the classically designed IWC Portuguese chronograph.

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Rounding out his Rolex vault are a Yachtmaster with a platinum dial and bezel and a steel-and-yellow-gold Submariner, one of several commemorative watches he’s purchased after major life events, in this case when his 2014 single “Jealous” went to No. 1 on the pop charts. Maybe the word describes how we feel.

Nick’s watch collection, like the star himself, is about not just looks, but also talent. One piece proves he really knows his stuff: his Richard Mille RM 11-01 in red gold, a rare chronograph designed for Italian soccer player Roberto Mancini. The dial on this sophisticated pick is split; half tells the time, half times a 90-minute soccer match. Another unexpected piece combines monetary and sentimental value: the Chopard L.U.C Lunar One Grande Date in 18K pink gold, which he wore to his 2018 Hindu wedding to actress Priyanka Chopra. Its standout feature is its two subdials; one shows the current moon phase, the other displays the seconds.

It seems N.J. has the wrist candy for every occasion. He accessorized with the Omega Speedmaster new 3861 powered Speedy in 18K Canopus gold—the brand’s proprietary blend of white gold—during his first-time stint as musical guest and host on Saturday Night Live to promote his 2021 album, Spaceman. It boasts the Co-Axial Caliber 3861 movement, a silver dial with luminous hour markers, a sapphire crystal and a display case-back. Watch collectors know the Speedmaster is NASA’s official watch and has been a part of all six moon landings. Nick also owns the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 and the IWC Portuguese, both horological masterpieces.

The brothers finally reunited in 2019 for another album and tour, “Happiness Begins.” Nick is still killing the solo career game too; he appeared as a judge on seasons 18 and 20 of NBC’s The Voice and hosted the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. Meanwhile, he and Priyanka have become a power couple, most recently using their clout to launch a fundraiser to support the COVID-19 response in India.

For this JoBro, happiness begins but also continues—in his professional life with his brothers, in his personal life with his wife and, of course, in his watch vault.

Nick Jonas is a triple threat in entertainment, but his vault of luxury watches is just as impressive as his talent. Here are a few of his most notable pieces:

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Was leaving his band of brothers for a solo career the boldest decision Nick Jonas has ever made? Maybe not. Maybe it was his adventurous, still-talked-about red-carpet statement at the 2020 Golden Globes, where he paired a Prada bolo tie with another unexpected accessory: the Bulgari Octo L’Originale Blue Full Baguette watch with diamonds.

Valued at almost $1 million, that piece had 1,172 twinkling baguette diamonds totaling 50.25 carats that covered the face, the case and the entirety of the bracelet. But that’s the Nick Jonas fans know and love—a headline maker and a fashion risk-taker.

At 29, Nicholas Jerry Jonas is the youngest of the Jonas Brothers trio. As the group’s piano player, guitar player and lead singer/songwriter, he’s undoubtedly its most celebrated member. The brothers, who besides Kevin and Joe have a “Bonus Jonas” younger brother, Frankie, grew up in New Jersey with a minister father. They got their start on Disney Channel with the 2008 made-for-TV movie Camp Rock, which led to a scripted show based loosely on their real-life personalities.

Five successful studio albums and corresponding world tours amassed millions of (primarily adolescent and female) fans, who were devastated to learn of the bros’ 2013 professional split. The breakup was reportedly due to “creative differences,” but we learned in the 2019 documentary Chasing Happiness that that was actually code for jealousy on Kevin’s and Joe’s parts; their younger brother had achieved commercial success without them as a solo artist, a Broadway star, a movie actor and an occasional primetime TV host.

(Yes, that’s Nick alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Kevin Hart in Jumanji.)

He’s the family’s super watch collector too. Rumor has it the first two luxury watches Nick treated himself to were classics: the Rolex GMT-Master and the same brand’s iconic Datejust. His GMT-Master II is 18K yellow gold with a contrasting black bezel. Designed to reflect two time zones simultaneously, it’s the perfect watch for a traveler like Nick. (His older brothers are also the proud owners of the GMT-Master, theirs each with a “Pepsi” bezel.) Nick’s silver Datejust is a celebrity fave that goes with anything—he has another with a pink dial too.

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36 EVOKES A SPECIFIC ICONOGRAPHY OF VICTORY. By Christen Fisher In art and architecture, Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, is often depicted as a winged figure holding a palm leaf. Though Victoria was particularly worshipped by the Roman military, the people of Rome believed she presided over all their victories and successes including those in sports, science, art and business. Today palm leaves, or fronds, bring to mind a subtler version of success characterized by the sunny skies, warm island breezes and lush tropical landscapes of an earthly paradise. So, it is fitting that when Rolex, maker of one of the world’s greatest emblems of victory and success and a perpetual champion and avid supporter of world-class athletic competitions, cutting-edge scientific research and the finest artistic endeavors around the world, launched new versions of its Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 wristwatch, they would include dials featuring a palm-leaf pattern as well as a fluted motif in a nod to the brand’s signature bezel style.

Launched in 1945, the Datejust was the first self-winding waterproof chronometer wristwatch to display the date in a window at 3 o’clock on the dial. The first of the new versions of this iconic watch features the palm-leaf motif on an olive-green dial. Presented in Oystersteel, this watch is sure to please anyone with a love for the tropics or an eye for success.

If you like the palms of victory but prefer a more traditional color, a second ver-

sion features the palm motif on a golden dial with a yellow Rolesor case, and a third boasts a silver palm leaf dial in an Everose Rolesor case. Finally, for the true Rolex traditionalist, the brand’s fourth release has a fluted motif on a golden dial in a yellow Rolesor case.

Both the palm and the fluted dial motifs are available with a smooth, gem-set or fluted bezel. Originally, the fluting of the bezel had a functional purpose: It served to screw the bezel onto the case helping to ensure the waterproofness of the watch. Over time, the fluting became an aesthetic element. Always in gold, fluting is a signature Rolex feature. The new fluted dial motif honors Rolex as the maker of the world’s first waterproof wristwatch.

Both the Oystersteel olive-green and the yellow Rolesor golden palm motif dials are fitted with an Oyster bracelet, a three-piece link bracelet that was developed at the end of the 1930s and is known for its robustness. Alternatively, the Everose Rolesor version with the silver palm motif dial has a Jubilee bracelet, as does the yellow Rolesor fluted version. Supple and comfortable, the five-piece link Jubilee bracelet was specially created for the launch of the original Oyster Perpetual Datejust in ’45.

The Datejust 36 is equipped with a caliber 3235 self-winding mechanical movement, and all four versions of it have a power reserve of approximately 70 hours. Shock-resistant and insensitive to magnetic fields, the Datejust 36 is also waterproof to 330 feet.

Like all Rolex watches, these new releases are covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification. This designation testifies that every watch leaving the brand’s workshops has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories. The Superlative Chronometer status is symbolized by the green seal that comes with every Rolex watch along with an international five-year guarantee.

Additionally offered in an array of styles and colorways, the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 is the epitome of the classic watch, distinguished by its timeless style and exceptional elegance. The Roman Empire fell long ago, the particular triumphs and successes of its people relegated to the annals of ancient history, but even in these modern times the winged goddess Victoria occasionally waves her palm frond over us. The next time you feel the balmy breeze of victory, consider a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36.

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The success of those who wear the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 36 is apparent in the palm motif dial (shown here in olive green). The watch is also fitted with a robust three-piece link bracelet that was developed at the end of the 1930s.

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TOM AND SUMMER MADE IT OFFICIAL AT A WELL-PLANNED PROPOSAL IN FRONT OF A BEAUTIFUL BACKDROP IN COLORADO— AND WITH A BEAUTIFUL RING THANKS TO BACHENDORF’S.

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few very nice items there, and I decided I would as well!

How was it working with your sales associate, Greg?

Tom: He is one of the best sales people I have ever worked with, and he made the experience fun and interesting. His communication blew me away, and we pulled off an amazing ring design. He found a customer for life out of us.

What inspired you to choose/pick this specific ring?

Tom: Summer had given me some good ideas of designs she liked because I used to always ask her so I would have an idea of what she loves [when the time came].

I knew she wanted an oval diamond with a plain gold skinny band. The one she got is a gorgeous 2.51ct oval with a hidden halo beneath it on a platinum setting to make the diamond even more bright on top of the yellow gold band. But I wanted to do something different, so I added a few special touches. I had seen this new NESW setting on social media—it’s like a compass with prongs instead of two on each side of the oval or circle. Summer and I love to travel and explore, and the NESW, or compass setting, as Greg calls it, felt unique to us. I also had our saying, “It was always you,” engraved on the inside of the band. It turned out absolutely amazing. I was speechless picking it up.

Summer: It was the ring I’ve seen in my dreams since I was a little girl. So timeless and something that can be passed down for generations to come.

When is the wedding?

We are in the early planning stages of the wedding but are hoping to get married at the end of September 2022 in Colorado. The leaves all start to change color around this time, and we think it would be a beautiful time to do it.

What are you most looking forward to at your wedding?

We are looking forward to spending an amazing weekend with our family and friends and officially committing to a life together. We both believe in the dream of an old-fashioned love story. We know that no matter what comes ahead, we want to do it together.

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How did you meet and how long have you been together?

Summer: We met briefly in 2017 in Panama City Beach, Fla. at Jeep Beach Jam. I didn’t catch his name—I actually found him a few months later again. In true millennial fashion, I messaged him on Facebook and added him as a friend. We became friends over the years, and then started dating in May of 2020. We just knew we had to spend the rest of our lives together. It all made sense why he had been stuck in my head for all of those years.

How did Tom propose?

Tom: I started planning the proposal months ahead of time and knew I didn’t want to do a traditional style proposal. Summer and I love to get out and explore and love traveling to beautiful views, so I knew I wanted to propose with a beautiful backdrop. I researched “hidden proposal photographers” and got in contact with Joe and Robin Photography, who specialize in outdoor, scenic, mountain view proposals. That day we were “early to dinner” with some friends and I said, “Hey babe, let’s go see this scenic spot up here.” She was shedding tears before we got out of our Jeep. She knew what was coming but didn’t know I had this all set up.

Summer: We pull up and there’s four mountains in the view with two conjoining lakes called Twin Lakes. He immediately jumps out of the Jeep and walks a few feet to take in the views. I’m like, “OK, what’s going on?” He walks back over to the open door and asks, “Are you going to get out?”—and I immediately start crying. He then walks me over to this beautiful spot and he looks at me and starts to tell me everything he loves about me and then ends it with saying he was tired of calling me his girlfriend and got down on a knee. He pops out the ring and I was blown away.

Tom: We then shared some champagne, and Summer finally began to put the pieces together and spot the cameras and Joe taking pictures. Seeing how excited she was brought tears to my eyes and seeing how much she appreciates me made me feel like the luckiest man in the world. I could not have asked for a better or more special moment with her.

Any funny stories from the proposal?

Tom: The week leading up to the proposal, if I mentioned I was going to meet up with my friends for dinner, Summer would laugh and say something sarcastic.

I even had my friend text me and ask when we were meeting up, but she wasn’t buying it much!

Why did you choose to buy the ring at Bachendorf ’s?

Tom: I was shopping one day with Summer in Clearfork about a year before the proposal and I said, “Hey, let’s go in here and check out the Breitling watches.”

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THE BIG DAY

BACHENDORF’S BRIDES:

casey & austin tie the knot

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How did you meet and how long have you been together?

Casey: We met in 2016 through a Bumble date gone wrong! I went on a date that didn’t go well… But for some reason decided to say “yes” when the bad-date-guy invited me to a party. I’m thankful I went, because that’s the night Austin and I met! Later that year we sat next to each other at a Kansas State vs. Stanford football watch party and realized we had chemistry. We’re both big KSU fans, but ended up talking the whole game. We’ve been together ever since!

How did Austin propose?

Austin: Casey accidentally ruined my proposal plans a few different times all in one night. After the first few were foiled, I was able to convince her to film some video content for work in front of our Christmas tree (it was our first Christmas in our new home). I kneeled down a few times while filming the video. By my third time kneeling, she patted me down (thinking I was joking about it all) and found the ring box in my back pocket.

Why did you choose to purchase your ring from Bachendorf ’s?

Casey: As someone with large fingers, I didn’t know what sort of ring would look good on me (jewelry shops didn’t have my size in stock to try on). I heard that Bachendorf ’s Galleria had a machine that could show different rings on your hand with some new

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WEDDING PLANNING (AND REPLANNING) WASN’T EASY FOR NEWLYWEDS CASEY AND AUSTIN, WHO HAD A “MINIMONY” AT HOME AND A DESTINATION RECEPTION A YEAR LATER. BUT DESIGNING AND BUYING HER ENGAGEMENT RING WAS A BREEZE THANKS TO BACHENDORF’S.

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technology, so we went to check it out. The machine was down, but we ended up jiving with the team and started designing the engagement ring with Heidi.

What inspired you to pick this ring?

Casey: I knew I wanted something nontraditional, so we took aspects of different rings that stood out to me and designed a unique ring together! Austin added a few special touches of his own, like engraving the inside, which makes it even more special.

When was your wedding?

We got legally married in a “minimony” on June 27, 2020 in Kansas and had our symbolic ceremony at Paradisus Los Cabos on June 6, 2021.

How was wedding planning during a pandemic?

Exhausting! There was a lot of time

spent in limbo wondering what to do— we had to postpone twice due to the pandemic. There were many stressful logistical things such as replanning, budget and vendor changes, guests who could/couldn’t come based on dates, as well as quite a few tears shed and a lack of excitement at times. However, all of the challenges and time spent waiting made it that much sweeter once it finally happened.

Were there any silver linings in postponing your wedding?

Austin: Postponing our wedding allowed us to have our legal ceremony with our grandparents in attendance, which our Cabo ceremony did not. My grandpa passed away a few months after our minimony, so it was a very special memory to have him there.

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Pamela Linke was expecting the perfect wedding day, no matter what came her way. After all, she was marrying her best friend, Brandon Nieuw—a friend who happened to have, as she did, family ties to Greenwich, Conn., where they became engaged.

So even though the weather was 100-degree heat, not the rains they prepared for, memories are full of wedding bliss for the couple. The bride filled that day at Brandon’s family’s Greenwich estate—June 2, 2018—with things she adores. Loved ones gathered, and Pamela’s great uncle officiated—he was certified just for the occasion.

An explosion of flowers by Flowers

By Justine fit in with the romantic atmosphere created by Stacie Shea Events. Rose petals lined the aisle on the grassy lawn and filled the pool. Even the wedding cake maintained the theme with fresh flowers and greens.

Just as romantic was the bride’s Monique Lhuillier lace-and-tulle ball gown, which she wore with her greatgrandmother’s gold-and-sapphire bracelet. The groom accessorized with a gold presidential Rolex Day-Date and Gucci black-crystal cufflinks.

One challenge—less unexpected than the day’s intense heat—was planning a meaningful ceremony with families of different backgrounds. Pamela comes from a reform Jewish family, while Brandon’s heritage is Puerto Rican and Dutch. The solution? They focused on spiritual concepts like love and struck a balance with elements from both cultures.

When the day was over, the couple made their grand exit under an archway of sparklers and headed off to their honeymoon in Europe, thrilled with the one thing they always knew they could count on: their love.

A COUPLE’S WEDDING CEREMONY HONORS THEIR DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS IN A CONNECTICUT TOWN THEY HAVE IN COMMON. Text by Donna Rolando Wedding planning by Stacie Shea Events Photography by Amy Rizzuto Photography

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A couple living in New York City didn’t have to look far to find a storybook setting for their June 2, 2018, wedding. Sharing adoring smiles outside the groom’s family home in Greenwich are Pamela and Brandon Nieuw, then ages 26 and 28. The essence of romance, her gown is Monique Lhuillier lace and tulle; his custom black tux is accessorized with Gucci black-crystal cufflinks.

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Clockwise from left: The wedding party with 10 bridesmaids in pink Joanna August dresses, 10 groomsmen in light gray suits, a flower girl and ring bearer (Pamela’s cousins); solid gold bands signify a smooth marriage; the couple mix blue and white sand to represent their unity; the bride’s great uncle performs the lawn ceremony after both her mom and dad walk her down the aisle; Pamela’s favorites—roses and peonies—grace the bouquets, which feature fun bright pinks.

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Clockwise from left: Each table at the reception is simple and white to let the pop of color from the floral centerpieces preside; flowers decorate the four-tier cake with yummy layers such as fudge and caramel; the couple shares a joyous moment on the dance floor; sparklers in hand, family and friends help the newlyweds make their grand exit; the bride’s signature drink—fresh raspberry and vodka—features edible blossoms.

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DESIGNERS

FALLON BOCK, FOURTH GENERATION AT BACHENDORF’S, EXPLAINS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND HER EPONYMOUS LINE OF JEWELRY AND WHY IT’LL APPEAL TO ANYONE.

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Fallon B by Bachendorf ’s is a new jewelry line from Bachendorf ’s own Fallon Bock. Inspired by Bachendorf ’s collection of loose colored gemstones, Fallon explored colors, shapes and sizes to create gorgeous combinations.

Once Lawrence Bock, Bachendorf ’s owner, saw these models, he knew the line was full of potential, and he and Fallon got the production team involved. From there, a series of meetings and several CADs later, the line was born.

The Fallon B line is all about creativity and fun. The line is produced in-house by a team of all women, marking the first production line for the company that is produced by women, from women, for women. The pieces are crafted from the highest quality of gemstones and available in 18K white, yellow and rose gold, and combine with Bachendorf ’s high level of craftsmanship and quality for which the company is known.

Perhaps the most exciting aspect of Fallon B by Bachendorf ’s is its ability to be customized. Clients have the option to choose a style from the case as-is, or special order

“This line is all about creativity and fun,” says Fallon Bock, the brainchild behind Fallon B by Bachendorf’s. Each piece is customizable, stackable and perfect for everyday wear.

it in their desired metal and gemstones. The quick turnaround time for these custom pieces gives the client endless possibilities to show off their unique style and to create pieces with special meaning. Even for custom options, the prices start at about $400 and go up to about $5,000, making stunning looks for all budgets a reality.

“I wanted to create fresh, modern designs I would wear, and pieces that could transition from daily workwear to nighttime,” says Fallon Bock. “The production team—Cassidy, Shannon, Rebecca and Marcia—have taught me so much during this process. There’s so much opportunity for the future of this line and I’m excited to see where it will go.”

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FASHION

Black & White

LIKE BESOTTED LOVERS, THESE CONTRARY HUES JUST CAN’T SEEM TO STAY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER.

By Rita Guarna

What’s new for fall? A familiar duo’s back: pure white and basic black.

Now, before you protest that pairing these potent polarities couldn’t possibly be novel, that each is the other’s confounding retort and it’s all settled, that salt and pepper have been goin’ at it since the invention of night and day with no clear winner, that chessboards and piano keys and zebras have made this matchup mundane, that early televisions twinkled with these opposites in the late 1940s and daguerreotypes froze them a century before, that even author Truman Capote’s famed masked black-andwhite ball was, after all, 55 years ago, before you say all this—take a look at the bold and unexpected vivacity on these next six pages. Check out the monochromatic magic of arresting shapes and patterns that can pop like a firecracker when these contrary hues meet again as if for the first time. You’ll see why top fashion designers such as Carolina Herrera and Mossi Traoré can’t resist this combo, why its dialectic in the right ingenious hands can make even the brassiest rainbow self-conscious and envious.

What’s new? As you see, black-andwhite is new—as new as this evening, as new as forever.

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This page: A sleek, houndstooth-patterned dress from Krizia is amped up by a black breastpiece reminiscent of a formal gent’s bow tie, matching the black handbag she carries.

Opposite page: With stylized, silhouetted vinery, this flowing, more-than-floor-length gown

by Oscar de la Renta makes a sweeping statement.

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This page, left and right: Flattering verticals (and broad silver bracelets) carry the day in these Max Mara creations, while our eye is entertained by a coolly kaleidoscopic array of monochromatic patterns (and, on the left, a textural departure in stunning black).

Opposite page: You’re seeing spots not because you’ve been smacked on the head, but because this spot-on design struck the prolific fancy of designer Carolina Herrera. (Again, the floor is not the limit.)

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This page, left and right: The apparently anarchic agenda of thick swirls in the black-and-white ensemble at left (not-too-distant kin to the pattern on the stockings at right) and the brazenly box-like shoulders on the capelike creation at right affirm the notion that elegance can come with a slight tincture of the unpredictable. Both designs by Mossi. Opposite page: This casual outfit from Oscar de la Renta takes advantage of a German scientist’s insight that was recently upheld by two British psychologists: Whatever your mother told you, horizontal stripes can be thinning.

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JEWELRY

CARVE OUT YOUR PERFECT LOOK WITH ONE OF THESE CLASSICS SURE TO WITHSTAND THE TEST OF TIME.

Etho Maria 18K yellow gold and black plated platinum yellow diamond drop earrings with pear-shape yellow diamonds, $30,000; Etho Maria 18K yellow gold and blackened platinum yellow diamond cuff bracelet, $65,000; Etho Maria 18K yellow gold and blackened platinum yellow diamond ring with pear-shape yellow diamonds, $9,400.

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Norman Silverman 18K white gold rhodium plated mixed shape diamond drop earrings, call for pricing; platinum sapphire and diamond ring with an octagonal shape vivid blue sapphire, call for pricing; from top to bottom, 18K white gold rhodium plated sapphire and diamond bangle bracelet with baguette-cut blue sapphires, $30,000; 18K white gold wide diamond pavé bangle bracelet, $30,880; 18K white gold rhodium plated blue sapphire bangle bracelet, $10,560.

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18K white gold rhodium-plated diamonds by the yard necklace with 55 round diamonds, $6,500; platinum diamonds by the yard necklace with 130 round diamonds, $95,000.

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AUTO

rule the land

YOU CAN MASTER CITY STREETS AND TOUGH TERRAIN ALIKE IN ONE OF THESE CAPACIOUS, AUDACIOUS SUVS By Darius Amos Looks? Luxury? Performance? Capacity? Whoever said you can’t have it all obviously hasn’t climbed a rocky hill in one of these virile vehicles, each a reinvented version of their legendary predecessors.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

JAGUAR LAND ROVER

This British company has been creating luxury utilitarian trucks since 1948, decades before the sport utility vehicle (SUV) category as such came into existence. For a long time this vehicle’s predecessors were named for their wheelbase measurements—e.g., the Land Rover 90.

Today, the Defender is perhaps the brand’s most recognized model; it’s iconic in off-roading-enthusiast circles for both its styling and its strength.

The Defender’s latest iteration received a sexy facelift from previous designs: Engineers added a few curves to its familiar boxy shape and softened the appearance with a modern grill. The cabins of both the two- and four-door versions are loaded with comforts like those of the automaker’s luxurious Range Rover line, including an available 11.4-inch infotainment touchscreen and hand-stitched leather upholstery. But most important is that the new Defender, which starts at $46,100, is as capable as ever thanks to a top-of-the-line, supercharged eight-cylinder engine with 518-horsepower performance, adjustable air-spring suspension and a whopping 11.5 inches of ground clearance.

FORD BRONCO

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At just about the same time Land Rover was remaking its iconic off-roader, Ford was rethinking its legendary model. The result is the resurrected Bronco, bearing a name that had been missing from the Ford lineup since 1996.

The reimagined Bronco is a partial throwback to its former self—the 1960s version that was built for off-roading adventures and duties—but with greater focus on everyday use. It comes standard with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a $29,995 sticker price, but we’re certain you’ll want an SUV with full performance capability and modern comforts. An easy upgrade puts drivers in control of a 330-horsepower, twin-turbo V-6 engine, which when paired with the 35-inch mud-terrain wheels will take the Bronco across any terrain, from sand and pebbles to streets and pavement. It’s just as noteworthy inside too: An available 12inch touchscreen is the center of the infotainment system, which includes navigation and a Wi-Fi hotspot. Optional soft tops and removable doors provide notable open-air possibilities.

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Widely considered the ultimate luxury SUV, the G-Class (also known as G-Wagon) transports as many foreign diplomats as it does families throughout the world. It’s been loved (and hated) for its boxy design, and the folks at the famed German brand Mercedes-Benz haven’t tinkered much with the styling since it debuted in the late 1970s. The latest model still has all the distinguishable sharp exterior angles as well as a not-solittle engine that could: The G 550 (starting at $143,040) comes standard with a V-8 bi-turbo engine with 416 horsepower, while an upgrade to the AMG G 63 model bumps the ponies up to 577.

But the lines and mood soften plenty on the inside, where the G-Class really shows its class. The cabin features an LED ambient lighting system with 64 colors, setting the tone for other luxuries such as a pair of 12.3inch touchscreens, hand-fitted leather and “hot stone” massage seating.

Would you expect anything less from Mercedes?

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VIETNAM, SCENE OF A WAR WE TRY TO FORGET, TURNS OUT TO BE A CAPTIVATING DESTINATION WITH SIGHTS YOU’LL LONG REMEMBER.

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By Lenae Guarna

For those of a certain generation, the idea of a holiday in Vietnam seems unimaginable at first. But once you get past our country’s troubled history with this Southeast Asian nation, you will find aquamarine coastlines, beautiful French colonial architecture, lush greenery and a stunning river town. The charming fishing villages, with their iconic boats and placid waters, are as captivating as the bright green rice paddies and the farmers who tend them. Vietnam is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and there is no end to its diverse offerings.

In January 2020, just before the world would change in ways we could have never anticipated, my husband and I headed to Vietnam to join a bike tour to celebrate our anniversary. Biking allowed us to travel the less frequented paths deep into rural villages to see the culture up close. We were eagerly greeted by children and heard “hello” as often as we did “xin chào.” We also had the good fortune to visit during Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Beautiful flowers, especially yellow chrysanthemums as high as my shoulders, and kumquat trees with

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Hop aboard a private charter or group boating trip to best take in the sights of Halong Bay, translated from Vietnamese as the “Bay of Descending Dragons.” Stunning islands, grottoes and caves surrounded by emerald waters form a spectacular seascape unlike any other.

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their bright orange fruit, were everywhere. Fires filled the streets as locals honored their ancestors by burning hang ma or paper replicas of money and luxuries. These offerings are believed to show respect and to enhance the afterlife for their ancestor.

The roads are filled with all types of vehicles: cars, taxis, small motorbikes, bicycles and cyclos—modern-day rickshaws—all of which share the road with few, if any, traffic lights and no bike lanes. Remarkably, many motorbikes transport a family of four, including a baby in her mother’s arms, or carry enough packages on the back to fill a small pickup truck. For a pedestrian, crossing a busy street can often be a heart-in-hand experience, but locals advise that you neither run across nor stop unexpectedly, as the Vietnamese rely on predictability and will navigate around you accordingly.

We began our visit in the historic city of Hanoi, staying at the storied Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel in the Old Quarter. This grand hotel, which opened in 1901, has hosted many notable guests, including silent-movie star Charlie Chaplin, folksinger Joan Baez, U.S. presidents and other heads of state.

Hanoi has been called “the Paris of the Orient,” and its beautiful tree-lined boulevards and French colonial buildings are home to enough restaurants, cafés, galleries and stores to ensnare even the most restless traveler’s attention.

End your sightseeing at the Quán Thánh Temple, one of the four magnificent temples said to protect the capital from malevolent spirits, or at the more sobering Hoa Lo Prison, once nicknamed “the Hanoi Hilton.”

Approximately two-and-a-half hours from Hanoi is the must-see Halong Bay, translated as the “Bay of Descending Dragons,” a World Heritage Site located in the Gulf of Tonkin. It is made up of some 1,600 islands and islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars, lush islands and emerald waters. Whether you hire a private charter or join one of the many tourist excursions, these breathtaking islands, grot-

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This page, from top: Four Seasons Hoi An sits just outside the city and offers guests a serene stay along quiet beaches used for both fishing and recreation; national delicacy pho, pronounced “fuh,” is eaten morning, afternoon and night and sold at almost every restaurant and street cart; in Thu Sy, a trade village in the province of Hung Yen, craftswomen make traditional bamboo fish traps. Opposite page, top: These terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai District, the northwest region of Vietnam, are man-made and carved into mountains. Opposite page, bottom: There are about 400 rivers in Vietnam, and almost half of its mainland borders the sea. Here, a young Vietnamese woman repairs a fishing net for the morning fishermen.

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We next traveled through two other World Heritage Sites—Hué and Hoi An. Once the imperial capital of Vietnam, Hué is home to the 19th century Royal Citadel, whose walls protected the royals from both invaders and the rival armies of feudal lords. While much of the citadel was destroyed during the Tet Offensive in 1968, UNESCO has restored the Royal Theater, a library and temples honoring the Nguyen dynasty.

Hoi An, a picturesque town along the Thu Bon River, was a historically important trading port, drawing traders from China, Japan and Europe.

As a result, it enjoys a rich culture, and the foreign influences can be seen throughout the architecture of this “lantern city.” Not straying far from its trading past, Hoi An is well known for its bespoke clothing. The many tailors in this small town will create a custom garment of the finest fabrics in days. If tailored clothes do not strike your fancy, visit the bustling Central Market for anything from food to kitchen utensils or home décor to Vietnamese specialty items. Just outside the city sits the idyllic Four Seasons Nam Hai. Our room opened up to the most pristine of beaches, with only the occasional walker and a few fishing boats to join our view.

A peaceful outdoor shower in the privacy of our suite set the mood for relaxation perfectly.

While the cuisine is delicious, pho (pronounced “fuh”) became an easy favorite. This warm broth with rice noodles, meat and any number of vegetables is served at breakfast, lunch or snack time, on the street or in restaurants, and, I’m convinced, will heal any number of ills. Wandering Hoi An at night and

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enjoying the beautiful lanterns decorating the homes, walkways and boats along the river, we found Anthony Bourdain’s favorite banh mi (a French- and Asian-influenced sandwich and one of Vietnam’s most popular street foods) at Banh Mi Phuong. A banh mi and a beer were as affordable as they were delectable, and should not be missed.

Tip: If the lines are long, head upstairs for a seat by the window for faster service and views of the street below.

As in other Asian countries, there is no dearth of temples and tombs to explore. In the Hué vicinity alone there are at least six tombs dedicated to the Nguyen emperors. The beautiful Huyen Khong Buddhist Grotto carved into the Marble Mountains and the large pagodas at Bái Đính Temple are impressive. But it was the many small family temples in the rural areas that captured my heart—a final home to generations of a family painstakingly cared for by the younger generation.

My eight days in Vietnam were not nearly enough. There is so much more to see in and around Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and the Mekong Delta, as well as the exotic beach resorts in the Con Dao islands and along the Nha Trang coast. What I did see was a revived country ready to open its doors to the world and welcome all visitors. I found the people to be warm and genuinely excited to welcome Americans. One can’t ignore that it is still a socialist republic, but it’s a republic dipping its toe into the global economy and tourism.

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This page, clockwise from top: Coiled incense burners are a warm welcome into Ba Thien Hau temple, built in 1760 to honor Mazu, the “Lady of the Sea;” commerce and culture collide in Ho Chi Minh, the largest city in Vietnam; today, on the 14th day of each lunar month, the town trades its electric lights for traditional colored lanterns, seen here; a major tourist attraction, the Golden Bridge is supported by two giant hands made of fiberglass and wire mesh over Ba Na Hills mountain resort in Da Nang. Opposite page, top: Ninh Bình is a hidden gem of Vietnam, giving visitors a peek into the villagers’ rural way of life. The area features many Buddhist pagodas, including Bai Dinh Pagoda, Southeast Asia’s largest Buddhist complex.

The breathtaking Marble Mountains is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngu Hành So’n District, south of Da Nang city.

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festive is back!

A year ago, holiday get-togethers were wishful thinking for most of us. That’s one reason we’re so looking forward to hosting celebrations—grand or intimate—again come December. Your friends and family are no doubt eager to share the conviviality of the season, and your careful planning and thoughtful touches can help turn a good time into a great one. For décor, why not take designer Danielle Rollins’ lead? In her latest book, A Home for All Seasons (Rizzoli), the tastemaker and designer explains that she starts planning for the season of giving as soon as the forks go down for Thanksgiving. She regards the holiday dinner as the focus of a merry-go-round of activities. Taking the meal from the formal dining room and positioning a round table next to a great-room fireplace creates a cozier, “toned-down” holiday vibe, Rollins says. Top it off with an arrangement of roses and greens for the centerpiece. The result is a party scene that evokes the season’s joys in an understated but resolutely merry way. Watch out, though, as your guests may envy you.

They’re only there to enjoy the fun. You get to create it.

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This page: Combining formal and playful elements, designer Danielle Rollins sets her holiday table using hand-embroidered linens to accompany the Mottahedeh Sacred Bird and Butterfly pattern on the vintage china set. Opposite page, clockwise from top: A display of good dark chocolates entices guests to grab a nibble as they sip cocktails. Rollins keeps the fixings for one of her favorite drinks, a chocolate cherry bourbon cocktail, close at hand, because she says it’s a great way to promote the nostalgia of the season. While dinner and drinks provide plenty to look at, there should never be a shortage of traditional holiday décor.

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SPORTING LIFE

The most magical phrase in skiing right now is “private powder.” It refers to a privately owned ski mountain that offers very limited access, uncrowded slopes, no lift lines, untrammeled snow and maximum privilege. It’s just you, a friend or your family and acres of untracked snow, or in some cases perfectly groomed slopes. Exclusive and remote, these five private powder resorts were practicing social distancing long before it became necessary to get away from the crowd.

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FIVE U.S. SKI RESORTS OFFER A CHANCE TO DITCH THE CROWDS AND ENJOY YOUR PERSONAL PEAK EXPERIENCE. By Everett Potter

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Eleven Experience is one unusual ski operation in Crested Butte, a marriage of Rocky Mountain ski town life and wild backcountry skiing. It starts with lodging in the heart of this mining town turned skier’s paradise, at Scarp Ridge Lodge or the adjacent Sopris House. The outside of Scarp Ridge, a 19th century Croatian saloon, has a Wild West look, but inside it’s sleek and modern, with five king rooms with ensuite bathrooms, a kids’ bunkroom and even a room for your nanny.

I liked the indoor saltwater pool, steam room and sauna. The place has a gym, but at the altitude of nearly 9,000 feet I was more grateful for the oxygen-enriched air system. Sopris House, an 1882 structure that was formerly the Spritzer Bar, has been renovated with three king rooms with ensuite bathrooms, and a twin suite with an ensuite bathroom. There is a private “saloon” in keeping with history, with a pool table and jukebox—also a private outdoor courtyard, a media room, an outdoor copper hot tub, a cold plunge pool, a sauna and an in-room retail bar.

You’ll need to extricate yourself from these comforts in the morning and get picked up for a custom-designed snowcap ride, which will drop you on 1,000+ acres of exclusive ski terrain in nearby Irwin, located about 13 miles west of the Crested Butte.

Eleven has exclusive access to the 1,000-plus acres at Irwin, long a snowcat destination, and the two on-mountain outposts, the Cat Barn and the Movie Cabin. They’re well situated for breathless skiers to enjoy lunch and après. At over 10,000 feet above sea level in the Elk Mountains, it averages 450 inches of snow every winter. It’s blissful and exhausting, and at the end of the last run I wasn’t sorry to get back to Eleven Experience’s lodges.

The day’s remaining decision was whether to dunk myself in the indoor hot tub or the outdoor hot tub before heading out to dinner. elevenexperience.com

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Exhilaration is an inadequate term for the feeling of skiing an enormous mountain with a couple of friends and never seeing anyone else, never dealing with a lift line, on snow that is perfectly groomed. That was my first day at Pioneer Mountain, which tops out at 9,860 feet and has steep cliff faces, chutes and tree skiing. With more than 2,700 skiable acres and 2,700 vertical feet, it’s a ski area larger than either Deer Valley Resort or Sun Valley.

Never heard of it? That’s because it’s the private mountain of the Yellowstone Club, a 15,200-acre billionaire boys’ club that you may have heard about. This private powder, a term that the club has used to lure members for years, is only for the 500 members, their families and invited guests of what is likely the most exclusive “club” in the world, with members such as Bill Gates, Justin Timberlake, Tom Brady and Eric Schmidt.

I visited the club back when only one or two houses had been built and have returned a few times since, as mansions, a Tom Weiskopf 18-hole course and the clubhouse named for ski pioneer and filmmaker Warren Miller were finished. There are now more than 100 runs, and while you can ski with a pro like Scot Schmidt, an extreme skier and star of some of the great Miller movies, I’d rather ski solo to enjoy the solitude and the sheer beauty. I’ve never had a better time on a mountain. The membership fee here is $400,000 for those who pass the financials, and of course there’s the additional requirement (or should we say privilege?) to build a house at the Yellowstone Club. yellowstoneclub.com

TWIN FARMS, BARNARD, VERMONT

When the weekend warriors of the Northeast were headed to Vermont ski areas Killington, Stowe and Okemo one weekend, I headed north in search of a wintry sanctuary in the rarified air of Twin Farms. I admit to being awestruck upon arrival at this star of the Relais & Châteaux group.

Routinely ranked as the top C-level getaway lodge in the country, if not the world—with rates to match—Twin Farms has everything just so.

Set on 300 acres, the main house is an 18th century farmhouse that was the retreat of the writer Sinclair Lewis.

There are 10 freestanding “cottages,” more like small private homes, with whimsical designs that range from alpine to Adirondack to a Moroccan-inspired getaway. There are also four suites in the Farmhouse at Copper Hill and two more in the lodge. There are welcome fireplaces and amenities such as an unpacking service to help you settle in. The original artwork is by the likes of David Hockney, William Wegman and Frank Stella. There’s a 15,000-bottle wine cellar but no menus. Chef Nathan Rich asks you what you’d like to eat, and then prepares it.

This hushed perfection might seem a tad oppressive except when you step outside the door and gaze up at Sonnenberg Mountain on the property. Here lie six perfectly groomed ski trails—Main Street, Man Trap, Free Air, World So Wide, Jay Hawker and Trail of the Hawk—accessible by a quick ride on Twin Farms’ Sherpa snowmobile to the top. The entire mountain is reserved exclusively for Twin Farms guests. I lapped these for hours each day, with the snowmobile always ready to get me back up to the top.

Challenging? No, but they are pure joy, especially when followed by a soak in a Japanese furo bath at the resort’s Bridge House Spa. twinfarms.com

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It takes a certain kind of skier to even want to ski Silverton Mountain, which lies about 80 miles from Telluride. The 1,800-plus-acre terrain is awesome, tough or frightening, depending upon how good a skier you are. There’s just one lift, and it takes you to 12,300 feet. There’s another 1,000+ of vertical you can hike to reach 13,487, the highest point for lift-served skiing in North America. Take it from me, you may not have much breath left in you when you reach the top. The experience you’re here for is similar to snowcat or heli-skiing, and all about floating through unbelievably deep powder. The Bureau of Land Management oversees the mountain and limits the number of daily skiers to 80.

You can ski with or without a guide, but it’s a serious decision as the trails are unmarked. In fact, they’re not even cut, and nothing is groomed. You ski through trees and from one clearing to another, in deep snow, making fresh tracks.

There’s a great and steep snowfield called Rope Dee Dope.

The rest, unmarked, seems endless, and many of the runs would qualify as double blacks on any other Western mountain, steep to the point of terrifying.

When I finally hit the base of the mountain, I climbed into a waiting bus with pounding music and fellow skiers that brought me back to the lift for round two and later, round three. At day’s end, the seriously high altitude combined with skiing 8,000 to 12,000 feet a day is both exhilarating and utterly exhausting. I didn’t need luxury, nor would I find it in Silverton, so I stayed at the very comfortable Teller House Hotel, which has an old-timey Western feel. You don’t come to Silverton for comforts. You come because you want it steep, deep and uncrowded. And so it is. silvertonmountain.com

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Chances are you’ve never skied Wyoming’s Green Mountain in the south central part of the state. It is a private mountain retreat of some 600 acres, surrounded by National Forest lands, and the alpine centerpiece of the Brush Creek Ranch Luxury Collection. This is a group of historic guest ranches on a 30,000-acre working cattle ranch near the town of Saratoga. It includes the Lodge & Spa at Brush Creek Ranch, the French Creek Sportsmen’s Club and the Magee Homestead, the latter a member of the Relais & Châteaux group, with just 12 residences and suites and designed for adults only. There’s also the Farm at Brush Creek for dining.

It’s a lot of luxury to take in in the middle of Wyoming. But the reason I went was private powder, which meant riding a snowcat for four miles just to get to the base of Green Mountain and then continuing via snowcat to reach the summit. The mountain maxes out at 30 skiers and snowboarders at a given time. There were 1,100 vertical feet ahead of me, and the experience was memorable.

You disembark from the cat, click into your bindings, and off you go. In seconds, the echoes of the snowcat’s chatter are replaced by Rocky Mountain silence, the swoosh of powder and a deep sense of being on your own, making swooping turns. There are a few cut trails that are groomed, but there’s much more tree skiing, and even double black diamond runs, so the better skier you are, the more fun you will have. What Green Mountain also offers are views that seem to go for a hundred miles. It’s not Jackson Hole in terms of challenges or amenities, but it’s a wonderful mountain shared with just a handful of other enthusiasts. There are yurts at the base that serve as warming shelters. There is also talk of building lifts at some point in the future.

That would likely increase the number of skiers, so the sage advice is to go now. brushcreekranch.com

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3 POPULAR LASER TREATMENTS PROMISE TO USE “LIGHT THERAPY” TO REJUVENATE SKIN. HERE’S A DERMATOLOGIST’S LOWDOWN ON EACH.

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portion of the skin is treated at a time, two sessions are usually required, the second being scheduled three to four months after the first. There are many different types of fractional lasers being used in offices around the country, so talk to a doctor to find out what type of treatment would be best for you.

The cost factor: Most insurance companies do not cover laser skin resurfacing because it is considered a cosmetic procedure. A session can cost from $300 upwards depending on the type of laser used and the area being treated.

Laser hair removal. This is probably the laser treatment you’ve heard the most about. In the past few years, it’s been the go-to for those looking to take steps out of their beauty routine while still maintaining the look and feel of a fresh wax or shave. In this procedure, light converts to heat, damaging hair follicles to help prevent regrowth.

For best results, multiple sessions are required.

The sensation of the procedure is commonly described as a rubber band snapped on the skin, but that may be a small price to pay if you no longer accidentally nick yourself in the shower.

The American Academy of Dermatology considers laser hair removal safe and effective when in experienced hands. Dr. Khetarpal echoes this, calling it “safe and effective for all skin colors and ethnic backgrounds” and adding that “with a series of treatments you’re able to permanently reduce over 90 percent of the hairs in the area that

is treated.” One drawback, the doctor notes, is that the treatment only works on dark hairs.

The cost factor: This treatment is usually done in a dermatologist’s office or a reputable med spa, typically for $200 to $400 per session. There are also commercial lasers available for people to purchase and use in the comfort of their own homes.

Photodynamic therapy (PDT). If you’re going to be blue, let’s hope it’s only because you’re under blue lights, which are often used in PDT. In combination with photosensitizing agents, lights of various wavelengths (dependent on the specifics of the patient’s treatment) are used to activate a photochemical reaction that targets unwanted tissues such as acne as well as several kinds of growths, both malignant and benign. Besides treating cancers, PDT can treat bacterial, fungal and viral infections. It’s widely performed throughout dermatology, and a peerreviewed article published in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology insists that the procedure is safe and effective and leaves patients with great results and few to no negative side effects. One thing to keep in mind, Dr. Khetarpal tells us, is that while PDT can work wonders as a medical treatment for precancerous growths, “it does not have much of an aesthetic benefit.”

The cost factor: Because of PDT’s ability to treat serious medical conditions, the treatment is covered by most insurance companies.

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A current TV commercial makes a mock-serious pitch to “people with skin.” It’s not clear whom that group omits, but it surely includes some who’ll wish to consider laser “light therapy” skin treatments. They’re for people who have skin and want it to look its best.

Any treatment is a trade-off of risks and benefits, but the three outlined here are relatively noninvasive ones that have become popular. Shilpi Khetarpal, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic, describes each. (Be sure to seek the advice of a trained medical professional who has examined your skin before you undertake one of these, or any, skin procedures.) So read on, not just for enlightenment but because—well, you’ve got skin in the game.

Fractional laser resurfacing. Dr. Khetarpal calls this treatment “the gold standard for rejuvenating skin and treating acne scars.” Don’t confuse it with regular laser resurfacing. The key word here is “fractional” because, unlike typical laser resurfacing that removes the entire surface of the skin, fractional laser resurfacing treats less of the skin at a given time. With this treatment, there is less chance of negative side effects as well as less required downtime—though the procedure does result in visible marks and swelling as skin heals.

While healing is often a hassle, many people view the process as worthwhile because of the amazing cosmetic results once the skin recovers. Another caveat to this treatment is that because only a

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tech packs a punch They used to call boxing a manly “science,” but they smiled when they said it. These days a version of it has gone scientific for real, with technology tracking every uppercut or left jab. That makes this “gentleman’s sport” (which hip females have also taken up in growing numbers since the ’90s) not only the fitness boost it has always been, but a fitness tracker too. And to reap its benefits you don’t even have to have an opponent—or risk a black eye.

Fact is, boxing is a cardio and strength workout, its mighty swings and dancing footwork good exercise for staying trim. Whether or not he or she is actually in the ring, a boxer can work to build muscles, heighten hand-eye coordination and beat the blues. A number of celebrities have embraced the sport as a big-time stress reliever. And now a popular pugilistic practice is “smart” boxing, in which technology is put to work tracking movements and measuring every punch. You can do it in a gym, but if you have the equipment you can also do it at home.

Fightcamp is one of the new smart home boxing workouts; subscribers get a freestanding punching bag, gloves and hand wraps—and small sensors placed inside the wraps that track punch count and measure speed. Classes can be viewed via the app on a TV screen, an iPhone or an iPad, and each is divided into rounds, the goal being to

try beating your punch count with each session. A onetime fee of $1,200 buys all the equipment, and it’s $40 a month for access to more than 200 classes.

Liteboxer is a fitness startup that came on the market in July 2020 as a personal, in-home boxing instructor. Its objective is to create for you in your living room a full-body boxing workout that you’d otherwise get only with a trainer in a gym. It’s a compact, 55-inch piece of tech that doesn’t require a bag suspended from the ceiling and grounded with water or sand. Instead, the device provides a guided workout with a lighting system and a voiceover and pump-up music via its accompanying app, which can be connected via phone or tablet.

Choose a beginner’s “training camp” workout, take a class taught by well-known trainers, or throw your jabs to the beat of a song using a patented “rhythm technology.” Much as in a cycling class, Liteboxer also offers an option to compare with other subscribers, with your results shown side-byside, in case modern enlightenment hasn’t fully quieted your competitive urge. The $1,495 price covers the Liteboxer, gloves and doorstep delivery; the subscription costs an additional $29 per month.

Move It Swift is a pair of smart boxing gloves marketed out of Hong Kong that turns a workout into a video game. These gloves have detachable tracking algorithms, so that as you uppercut, hook

and straight jab (with the bag or without), you can see your force, speed and the approximate number of calories burned in real time. Interactive lighting effects respond to the intensity of your workout, there are optional classes for all levels and you also get a post-training summary on the app after each session so you can improve over time with feedback tailored to your performance. Starting at around $90, it’s a nice alternative for all ages and levels.

Not quite so committed yet? With a smaller investment you can choose Britain-based Corner—punch trackers that slide into your hand wraps or the provided wristbands. This way you’ll need to provide your own punching bag. But once you do, roughly $140 will get you two trackers, two wristbands, a charger and the free app, which displays your stats.

Of course, smart boxing isn’t magic. It requires dedication and regular activity just like any other new workout routine. True, the technology enables users to get instant feedback on the speed and power of their punches, but unlike a real trainer, it won’t correct their form. It’s recommended that you commit to a three-times-a-week regimen for best results. But if you decide such a system is for you and use it faithfully, it can be a TKO—a technical “knockout.” What wouldn’t each of the great boxers of history have given to know this much about the power of his punch?

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IMPECCABLE TASTE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL IMAGINATION HAVE LED THESE WELL-KNOWN GENTLEMEN INTO THE BOOZE BUSINESS. HERE ARE THE THREE “CELEBRITY” LIQUORS WORTH TRYING. By Darius Amos

DWAYNE JOHNSON Teremana Tequila

In most cases, the after-1 a.m. crowd at your local bar can’t distinguish the merits of a good cocktail, so their gin-and-tonics are often mixed using the house liquor. That’s passable for last call, but those with a more discernible palate who order martinis with dinner or drink the spirit neat at home know better. And Christian Krogstad and Ryan Magarian gave them better in 2006 when they first produced what is now called Aviation American Gin (Aviation, for short) in Portland, Ore. Its flavor starts with heavy rye and lavender and is followed with juniper, cardamom and orange. Wine Enthusiast magazine once gave it a 97-point rating, the highest grade it had ever bestowed upon a gin. That caught the attention of Canadian actor and gin aficionado Ryan Reynolds, who bought a stake in the premium liquor company in 2018 and retained his minority ownership when the British spirits giant Diageo bought the brand last year for $610 million. Double-R remains the face of the brand (not a bad-looking face), appearing in multiple places on the gin’s website.

What’s also handsome are the Art Decoinspired bottle and flask-like silhouette.

There are many stops along both the American whiskey and Kentucky bourbon trails, but few have the panache of the Wild Turkey Distilling Co. It’s a spirit enjoyed by all types—from lads taking their first sip at age 21 to seasoned executives unwinding after a day of board meetings. It’s likely Wild Turkey is their drink of choice because of the bourbon’s long reputation as a full-bodied quaff with flavorful toffee and coffee notes. Sure, this spirit sells itself, but executives at the 81-year-old company still brought in a sexy face, actor Matthew McConaughey, in 2016 for a boost. As the new creative director, McConaughey teamed up with master distiller Eddie Russell on a smallbatch bourbon with a taste o’ Texas— they called it Wild Turkey Longbranch.

The Academy Award winner’s signature even appears on the bottle, the first time a name other than Eddie’s and Jimmy Russell’s was front and center. And the taste (well-balanced with notes of honey and orange) is also award-winning: It captured double gold in the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Actor and retired wrestler Dwayne Johnson knows plenty about success: He’s conquered the world of sports entertainment and continues to put out nonstop box-office hits. But what does “The Rock” know about tequila? Well, unlike Reynolds and McConaughey, Johnson built his brand, Teremana Tequila, from the ground up. After years of hard work and experimentation, Teremana (derived from the Latin root meaning “earth” and the Polynesian word for “spirit”) launched in 2019 with a small-batch, handcrafted tequila using blue agave matured in the highlands of the Mexican state of Jalisco. Crisp on the palate with hints of agave, lemon zest and vanilla, it makes the perfect drink to toast with friends. Even better is Johnson’s insistence on sustainable production practices—100 percent of the leftover agave fibers are used as an organic fertilizer in the agave fields, while wastewater from manufacturing is filtered for reuse.

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STATEMENT PIECES FROM BACHENDORF’S ADD A DASH OF EASY ELEGANCE AND GIVE ANY ENSEMBLE AN EXTRA KICK.

Left, 18K rose gold diamond feather drop earrings with 404 round diamonds, $8,325.

Top, 18K yellow gold diamond leaf wrap ring with 186 round diamonds, $3,100.

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