BOYDS: FW 09

BOYDS Fall Fashion Guide MALDIVES MAGIC

BOYDS FALL 2009

Grace Kelly

FALL FASHION GUIDE

SKIING REVELSTOKE

Electric Glide: Tesla’s Roadster

Escape to the Maldives

Best Shoes & Boots

Grace Kelly’s Timeless Style

TESLA ROADSTER FALL / WINTER 2009

BOYD.cover.indd 115

More of Philly’s Best Dressed

The

Boyds

Experience

Just Got Better see page 40

9/8/09 2:50:00 PM

888.880.3462

zegna spread.indd 2 Zenga_SP_Fall09final.indd 2-3

|

zegna.com

9/3/09 6:43:37 PM

zegna spread.indd 3

9/3/09 6:14:28 6:43:40 8/25/09 8/25/09 6:14:28PM PM

ike behar spread.indd 2

9/3/09 6:47:35 PM

I K E BEHAR NEW YORK

Available at Boyd’s ike behar spread.indd 3

9/3/09 6:47:36 PM

Boyds Magazine Fall 2009 QK8:FW2009 8/13/09 9:20 AM Page 1

armani men left.indd 2

GiorGio ArmAni CorporAtion 114 FiFth Avenue, new York, nY 10011 t. 212.209.3589 F.212.209.3789

9/3/09 6:56:39 PM

Boyds Magazine FW09 Women QK8:FW2009 Womens 8/13/09 4:25 PM Page 1

armani GiorGio women right.indd 1 CorporAtion 114 FiFth Avenue, new York, nY 10011 t. 212.209.3589 F.212.209.3789 ArmAni

boyds (4C)

position: Full page

due: 8-13-2009

issue: Fall 2009

trim: 9" x 10.875"

9/3/09 7:00:26 PM

Bleed: 9.25" x 11.125"

speCs: diGitAl

{ contents }

88

features Electric Glide

If your experience of electric vehicles is limited to golf carts,

the acceleration of the Tesla Roadster just might blow your mind.

Boyds Stories

~-~

52

~-~

Six exceptional customers share their exceptional

stories—and explain why Boyds is a good fit for them.

~-~

57

~-~

Tailor Made This season’s clothing is cut to make any man look slimmer without sacrificing comfort.

64

An Eye for Detail

~-~

64

~-~

An unexpected stripe. A funky fedora. Often

it’s the little things that make a big impression.

Escape to the Maldives visions of beachside paradise.

36

Drawn to Style of the season.

~-~

95

~-~

~-~

78

~-~

Reethi Rah and Cocoa Island offer two

88

~-~

Clean lines and trim silhouettes are the order ~-~

Color Splash Lavender, plum, charcoal-brown—see how these and other classic hues are being used in fresh ways.

~-~

103

~-~

The Art of Fashion Presenting a gallery of contemporary masterpieces you can wear with ease.

~-~

116

~-~

Cover: She wears a persimmon funnel-neck cocktail dress by Giambattista Valli, Portolano leather gloves and pavé diamond inside-out hoops by Govberg Jewelers at Boyds. He wears a Canali wool flannel suit in navy with burgundy stripe. His shirt and tie are also by Canali.

52

P HO TO GR AP HY BY D AN I EL S PR IN G ST ON

6

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.contents.indd 6

9/4/09 3:24:24 AM

santoni right.indd 1

9/3/09 9:09:01 PM

jackvictor.com jack victor left.indd 2 JV_Levys_Fall_2009.indd 1

9/3/09 7/2/09 7:06:10 2:22:41PM PM

W W W.ESC ADA .COM ESC_USA_BOYDs_1-1_5_SWP3.indd 1 escada right.indd 1

26.08.2009 18:53:33 Uhr 9/3/09 7:07:09 PM

{ contents }

46

57 135

departments

Shopping Just Got Better

Invitation to Style

While others are contracting, Boyds is changing and expanding.

12

Unveiling a better Boyds

40

The Boyds Guide The scent of seduction …

Boot force … Italian flair on Chestnut … Manolo and you … Chocolate without bounds … Behar necessity: the perfect shirt … and more!

15

Tie One On! Freshen your wardrobe with some new neckwear.

28

The Essential Suit Hand-tailored details and refined design are hallmarks of Trussini.

Five Favorites for Fall A pop of red and the return of leggings are just two of the trends we endorse.

32

Feet Won’t Fail You Now Classic men’s shoe styles have been reworked on modern lines.

34

Stand Tall This Fall

36

/

FA L L

•

From behind veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, the famous Philadelphian exuded a smoldering sensuality.

46

Boyds Voices & Choices

16

Our staffers routinely answer questions for Philly’s most fashionable dressers. Just for fun, we posed five questions ourselves.

Keeping Time Make an enduring style statement with an investment-quality wristwatch.

130

The Sporting Life Revelstoke and Kicking Horse are North America’s new frontier of lift-served skiing.

135

Grape Rich and inky, Clos Triguedina is a gorgeous Malbec from Cahors in southwest France.

140

Zippers, grommets and other adornments add flash to the latest crop of ladies’ heels.

10

Grace Kelly

126

30

103

ICON:

130

Good Company Who’s who at recent events hosted

by Boyds.

144

WINTER 2009

BOYD.contents.sv.indd 10

9/8/09 2:41:48 PM

Two The Power of

Cole & Heidi Hamels, home in The Residences at Two Liberty Place.

The Residences at Two Liberty Place is a proud supporter of The Hamels Foundation, dedicated to enriching the lives of children and giving them the tools to achieve their goals.

Get involved at www.thehamelsfoundation.org The Residences at Two Liberty Place “Community of the Year�

Open House every Sunday 12-4.

Private tours by appointment.

Extraordinary Homes for Extraordinary People | 50 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia | www.twoliberty.com | 215.568.1577

two libtery right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:08:34 PM

BOYDs.Memo.v5.jc

9/8/09

11:09 AM

Page 22

B O Y D S

{ invitation to style }

1818 CHESTNUT STREET · PHILADELPHIA

2 1 5 . 5 6 4 . 9 0 0 0 w w w. b o y d s p h i l a . c o m MONDAY

to SATURDAY: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY:

Editor & Publisher MARK DOWDEN Creative Director AMY A. DOWDEN

UNVEILING A BETTER BOYDS

Art Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO Fashion Editor ALYSSA DEVORE Associate Fashion Editors FRAN D’AMBROSIO, JENNIFER DOSS, SEAN

Some things are predictable. Some

GENERAL

are not. And isn’t that what makes Assistant Fashion Editors CANDICE DYER,

life interesting? At Boyds, our interest

PATRICK GIGLIOTTI

is making sure you are ready—at

Contributing Editors JENNIFER CENICOLA, LAUREN FORD, CYNTHIA HURLEY, JULIA

least where your wardrobe is con-

IRELAND, TIMOTHY KELLEY, MARIA

cerned—for everything life doles out.

LISSANDRELLO, EVERETT POTTER

It’s easy to find “something” to

Contributing Photographers

wear, but it’s not always easy to find

Boyds’ third-generation owners pose in

RICHARD BAUMAN, MICHAEL DWORNIK

the right thing. That’s what we do

the atrium of the store (left to right:

Art Associate LAURA CARAMAGNA

best: find that elusive PERFECT

Kent Gushner, Ralph Yaffe and Jeff Glass).

Art Assistant PATRICE HORVATH

THING for each customer. When the occasion calls for “black tie,” we can help.

“Fashionable dress”? Think of us. “Business attire”? We’ve got you covered.

Sneak

PEEKS

And for those who don’t have the time or inclination to figure out “what

Corporate Editorial Director RITA GUARNA

National Advertising Manager

goes with what” in their closet, we have a solution: We provide note cards that

SHAE MARCUS

list the best pairings, making it easy for our customers to dress well every day.

Advertising Account Executives JENNIFER DOSS, STEPHANIE STAIANO

Over the past few months, we have been hard at work preparing to make your shopping experience even better. We are keeping everything that you have come

Wrist-i-cuffs

see page 130

Production Manager CHRISTINE HAMEL Advertising Services Manager

to expect and enjoy: • Exclusive merchandise • Depth of selection • Extraordinary customer service • Knowledgeable sales associates • Custom tailoring • Valet parking

THOMAS RAGUSA

Senior Art Director, Agency Services KIJOO KIM

Accounting AGNES ALVES, MAGDALENA SZARGUT

Published by

And we are building on what makes Boyds special. Look forward to these changes this fall: • A new men’s shoe store, with the largest selection of men’s designer footwear in Philadelphia, now on the first floor • An exciting men’s contemporary sportswear store, featuring designer shops by Gucci, Etro, Paul Smith, Armani Collezioni, Hugo Boss and Robert Graham, now located on the first floor • A new designer women’s store on the third floor—10,000 square feet of fashion!—showcasing designer clothing, sportswear, special occasion dresses, shoes, handbags, designer denim and your favorite tees All of these changes were made with the single goal of giving you the best

Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN President MARK DOWDEN Executive Vice President JOEL EHRLICH Vice Presidents AMY A. DOWDEN, NIGEL EDELSHAIN, RITA GUARNA, SHANNON STEITZ, SUZANNE TRON

Regional Sales Director DOUGLAS C. BARKER

Director of Marketing CHRISTOPHER KAEFER

Circulation Director LAUREN MENA BOYDS Magazine is published twice a year by

possible shopping experience. Stop by this fall and view all of the new changes

Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ

and all of the new fashion. We look forward to seeing you soon.

by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

Back in black

07645, in association with Boyds. Copyright © 2009

Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, BOYDS, 110 Summit Avenue,

see page 16

Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email mark.dowden@wainscotmedia.com.

KENT GUSHNER

JEFFREY GLASS

R A L P H YA F F E

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, BOYDS, 1818 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103; telephone 215.564.9000.

Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia.com.

12

/

FALL • WINTER 2009

www.canali.it canali right.indd 1 0260709_GarmanyAW09.indd 1

9/3/09 7:09:27 PM 02/07/09 16:22

devon hill bmw left.indd 2 DevonHill_FP_FALL08.indd 1

9/3/09 7:10:34 PM 8/25/08 10:28:32 AM

{ the

boyds guide } Wit and whimsy from

ROBERT GRAHAM

Winking at women’s fashion You can’t see it in the picture here, but the image on the cover of Avedon Fashion 1944–2000 is printed holographically, so the model literally appears to wink at you as you walk by. This irresistible come-on is just a hint of the visual pleasures within. The lush new book chronicles the work of Richard Avedon, the most influential fashion photographer of all time.

Beginning in the late 1940s, Avedon bucked the convention of stiff, motionless poses by encouraging his models to move and express themselves. He also forged such an intense connection with his subjects that he often left photo shoots embarrassed over the personal details they revealed to him.

From Audrey Hepburn to Veruschka to Kate Moss, the book covers all of Avedon’s most iconic fashion models and images.

There’s nothing boring about a Robert Graham shirt. Each vibrant design combines embroidered detail with printed or woven patterns, typically in eye-catching combinations. The distinctive styles reflect the attitude of designer Robert Stock, who founded the line: “Express yourself without reservation, without explanation, just feeling confident.”

Recently Robert Graham has expanded beyond shirts to include other items of clothing and accessories—all of which display the trademark wit, boldness and playful individuality of the brand.

To ensure that your own wardrobe is party-ready, check out the collection in the new Robert Graham shop on the first floor of Boyds.

The scent of seduction … and more You may think of men’s fragrance as a modern invention, but guys have been wearing scent for thousands of years—usually for the express purpose of driving women wild. The practice goes back at least to ancient Egypt, where men dabbed on musk oil, a proven aphrodisiac. In the centuries that followed, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla, jasmine, myrrh and geranium all were found to be arousing to women, who are naturally endowed with a keener sense of smell than men. These natural scents found their way into men’s fragrances, where they are still used today.

OK, so it may be simplistic to say that all men wear cologne with seduction in mind. The main motivation may be to please one’s partner, to project an aura of masculine power or even for one’s own olfactory enjoyment.

Whatever the reason, we recommend choosing a refined scent as the finishing touch to your wardrobe. Boyds offers a selection of top brands, including Creed, Tom Ford, Prada, Zegna and Acqua di Parma.

FA L L

BOYD.guide.indd.14.sv.indd 27

•

WINTER 2009

/

15

9/4/09 12:44:06 AM

{ the

boyds guide } Boot FORCE From Prada, Miu Miu and Gucci to Luciano Padovan, Manolo Blahnik, Guiseppe Zanotti and Tory Burch, the world’s leading designers of women’s shoes are in accord: The must-have footwear for fall and winter is the boot.

Take the high road or the low road—or both.

The new boots range from ankle-height to over-theknee and every length in between. All of these styles are flattering. Low boots make the leg look longer, while over-the-knee boots are exceptionally versatile (try them with skinny jeans or tights and a miniskirt).

Boyds has stocked up on boots from all of these designers, and we invite you to do the same.

ALL-ACCESS PASS:

the trunk show Trunk shows are a vestige of the early days of apparel retailing, when manufacturers’ representatives would visit stores with trunks full of the latest fashions, and store owners would choose the items that best suited their customers.

Nowadays, we go straight to designers’ showrooms in Milan, Naples, New York and elsewhere to select merchandise for each season. But the trunk show lives on—giving you the opportunity to see and purchase items from the entire line. Here are some of the trunk shows coming up at Boyds.

Italian flair on Chestnut “WE SERVE THE BEST HOMEMADE PASTA in Philadelphia,”

boasts Anthony Masapollo, owner of Le Castagne.

“It’s what separates us from other Italian restaurants.”

Beyond savory pasta dishes such as gnocchi in white truffl e cream sauce, the menu at Le Castagne features secondi piatti that range from traditional (rabbit roulade stuffed with sausage, bell peppers and basil) to updated (fi let mignon atop gorgonzola crustini with caramelized onions), and classic desserts like the tiramisu above.

Other attractions are the charming atmosphere and attentive service—a reason, Masapollo believes, that Le Castagne shares many customers in common with Boyds. Proximity also helps: The restaurant is located just down the block at 1920 Chestnut Street. “Castagne,” of course, means chestnut in Italian. Call 215-751-9913 or visit www.lecastagne.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

Brioni Clothing, custom shirts, leather

Robert Graham

M Missoni Women’s

cases and accessories

Contemporary sportswear

contemporary fashions

Canali Clothing

Men’s Cashmere Event

Hamilton Custom shirts FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Trussini Clothing Individualized Shirts Custom shirts

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15

Featuring sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves and more!

Escada Women’s

Armani Collezioni Clothing

designer clothing

Bailey 44

and custom shirts FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

Ravazzolo Clothing

Paul Smith Contemporary SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Canali Clothing Individualized Shirts Custom shirts

Creed Fragrances Carrot and Gibbs Custom formal accessories

Jan Leslie Cufflinks and studs

Chester Jefferies Custom gloves

sportswear

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17

Ermenegildo Zegna

Diane von Furstenberg

Clothing, custom shirts and leather accessories

Women’s contemporary clothing

Moore & Giles Leather luggage and accessories Mel Gambert Custom shirts Scott Kay Cufflinks, studs and jewelry

Bailey 44 Women’s

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22

Armani Women’s designer clothing FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

Alice + Olivia Women’s contemporary clothing

contemporary fashions SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Isaia Clothing and custom shirts

Armani Collezioni Clothing and custom shirts

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

Santoni Shoes

Ike Behar Custom shirts Tracey Mayer Custom

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

jewelry for men—cufflinks, chains and bracelets

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

Samuelsohn clothing Agnona Women’s

Hickey Freeman Clothing

designer clothing

Tardini Exotic leather belts, bags and accessories

Canali

16

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.guide.indd.14.sv.indd 16

9/4/09 12:44:51 AM

etro right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:12:47 PM

{ the

boyds guide} Manolo and you Few shoe designers have inspired as much worldwide devotion as Manolo Blahnik, whose new suede fringe pump is pictured below. Recently he took time for an interview with BOYDS. Most women know Manolo shoes but not the man. What should they know about you?

I hope women appreciate how

hard I work at making my shoes.

It’s my life and my passion.

The character Carrie Bradshaw, obsessed with “Manolos,” did a lot to popularize them in this country. Who are today’s most famous wearers of your shoes?

We never talk about our clients— but many are well known.

What’s special about your autumn/winter 2009 collection?

It’s about opulent romance. After all these money worries, I want women to enjoy seeing and wearing beautiful shoes.

Your shoes are famous not just for their innovative design but also for their craftsmanship.

How do you ensure that?

I spend five months of the year in my factories in Italy, making sure the quality and fit never change.

Chocolate without bounds MAX BRENNER HAS TROUBLE WITH BOUNDARIES: Chocolate seeps into every aspect of his life, and he’s going with the flow. What started with a small chocolate shop in Israel 13 years ago has expanded to 28 namesake cafés stretching from Australia and Singapore to New York and, in his latest expansion, Philadelphia (15th Street between Walnut and Locust).

At Max Brenner: Chocolate by the Bald Man (and he is), you’ll find the tastes, textures, smells, colors and culture of all things chocolate explored and glorified. The menu is replete with chocolate drinks, soups, fondues, updated versions of nostalgic favorites (like “urban s’mores”) and ice cream concoctions that even confirmed chocoholics might call over-the-top. Consider the Euphoria sundae—“Deep chocolate peanut butter ice cream, dulce de leche ice cream, caramelized toffee bananas, pure chocolate chunks, milk chocolate sauce, warm peanut butter sauce and chunks of chocolate fudge brownie. Garnished with whipped cream and crunchy hazelnut bits. Served with extra peanut butter sauce and very pure milk chocolate ganache.”

This would be a good time to take a deep breath.

Max Brenner also serves savory dishes for brunch, lunch and dinner—some of which do not escape the cocoa theme. We like the black & tan beer-battered Vidalia onion rings with dark chocolate ranch dipping sauce. Hey, any dish that combines deep frying with all five major food groups (those being beer, onions, salt, sugar and chocolate) has got to be good!

Rolex-Fest 2009: Join us October 23–24 A Rolex timepiece is coveted for its superior reliability, fine craftsmanship and iconic design.

But beyond such attributes lies an extraordinary history of firsts to which few brands can lay claim. For example, did you know Rolex unveiled the world’s first waterproof and dustproof watch, the Oyster, in 1926? It featured a hermetically sealed case that worked like a safe to protect the watch’s intricate mechanism.

Water resistance has remained at the heart of the Rolex identity. Each Oyster is waterproof 100 meters and is subjected to rigorous testing to ensure waterresistance beyond its guaranteed depth; the Submariner Date is impermeable to a depth of 300 meters. Pictured here is the handsome stainless steel and yellow gold Submariner model.

Learn more about the anatomy and heritage of Rolex at Rolex-Fest 2009, October 23-24 at Govberg Jewelers at Boyds. During this weekend-long celebration, you’ll be able to view literally hundreds of Rolex timepieces for both men and women.

18

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.guide.indd.14.sv.indd 18

9/4/09 12:46:06 AM

Hilt right.indd 1

9/4/09 4:00:45 AM

{ the

boyds guide }

What’s special about the

She always appears feminine. She

Akris punto fall collection?

prefers clothes that are sincerely

I’ve created uncomplicated,

comfortable, modern and chic. The

sporty looks with a timeless spirit. I think today’s clothes need to be simple be-

highest appreciation a woman can get is that she looks interesting, smart, timeless and beautiful. I design

cause our lives are

with that mindset.

so complicated.

The collec-

What inspires your

tion evokes a

designs?

perspective where sporty elegance

The discreet charm of AKRIS PUNTO

I love architecture and contemporary art. Both

meets lightness, where

offer inspiration for my work.

independence meets

Creating fashion involves

sensuality, and where

shifting between stimulation

today’s sophistica-

and concentration, quiet and

tion meets a playful

stress. That means plung-

nonchalance and wit.

ing into the energy of New

You could call the look

York, Tokyo or Paris, and then

classic with a twist.

I return to my quiet place in St.

THE SWISS ARE FAMOUS for perfectionism (think watchmakers) and discre-

I’ll add that the clothes

Gallen to design.

tion (think banks). These admirable qualities are united in the Swiss fashion

are very comfortable and

house of Akris, a family-owned company whose sleek, refined clothes are

wearable. In general, I feel

What’s the best part of being a

favored by Nicole Kidman and Princess Caroline of Monaco, to name just

that if clothes are not wear-

designer?

two of the many high-powered devotees of this low-key label.

able, they are not fashion.

To be able to create for a living.

Many Boyds customers feel the same way about Akris’ designer

And to work with a team of skilled,

sportswear collection, called Akris punto. We asked designer Albert

Describe the kind of woman

Kriemler, who with his brother Peter runs the company founded by

you design for.

motivated, creative people is just fabulous.

their grandmother, to give us a preview of his fall line.

Behar necessity: the perfect shirt IKE BEHAR’S AMERICAN SUCCESS STORY began in Havana, where he learned custom tailoring and shirt making in his father’s shop. In 1952, with 20 years of life under his belt and $50 in his pocket, he arrived in New York and offered to work for a custom shirt maker for free to prove his skill. By the end of the week he had a paying, permanent job, and eventually he was able to buy the company.

For years Ike made shirts under contract for other labels, including Ralph Lauren. It was only in the early 1980s that Ike, his wife Regina, and their sons Steven, Alan and Lawrence created the Ike Behar label. Thanks to high style, quality craftsmanship and innovations such as the diamond quilted collar, which extends durability, the brand quickly become famous. Today, as one of the last family-owned American shirt makers, Ike Behar crafts what have been called “the best of the better shirts.” We think that once you wear one, you’ll understand why.

20

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.guide.indd.14.sv.indd 20

9/8/09 11:15:52 AM

2000 Route 70 East • Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

www.cherryhillclassiccars.com P. 856.424.5300

ch jaguar right.indd 1

Contact Us For An Invitation To This Fall’s XJ Premiere Event

9/3/09 7:21:39 PM

{ the

boyds guide } PASSIONATE

Exoticism YOU CAN CARRY “Joyful, benevolent and filled with strength” is how designer Nancy Gonzalez describes the spirit of her handbag collection. She could as well be describing herself.

This petite, soft-spoken mother of two made a choice that is rare for women in her native Colombia: She went into business. Employing local artisans to craft her designs and develop a model company, she has become one of the most celebrated handbag designers in the world.

“Exoticisim” is a word often used to sum up the Nancy Gonzalez look, referring to her use of precious skins in distinctive colors and textures. Her handbags are also elegant and timeless, offering, as the designer puts it, “the promise of imperishable style.”

Step up to Santandrea made-to-measure When Luca Trabaldo Togna, the fifth-generation head of the famed Trabaldo Togna textile mill, was seeking tailors to do justice to his family’s premium fabrics, he decided to go large: Three years ago he purchased Sartoria Saintandrews, a 40-year-old firm in Milan, and renamed it Santandrea. It employs 165 tailors, who still produce suits by hand.

A new service from Santandrea is made-to-measure, which allows a customer to order a suit based on his individual measurements and preferences. Long popular in Italy, even among men of relatively modest means, made-to-measure is becoming the standard way many American men buy their suits. “I think it’s a great upgrade in quality of life,” says Togna.

Boyds is one of a handful of spots in North America that offer Santandrea’s made-to-measure service. It will take about six weeks for Santandrea’s Milanese tailors to produce your custom, hand-tailored suit, and you’ll find it well worth the wait.

22

/

FA L L

•

about pants Trousers from Incotex are like classical architecture—perfectly proportioned and given structural integrity by a hundred small details of construction, many of which are invisible to the eye. From casual cotton twills to gabardine dress pants, each pair is worked by tailors until every detail is just so.

Over the decades, Incotex has resisted the urge to make anything but pants, concentrating instead on achieving total mastery of one specialty item. The result is that the Venetian maker now, ahem, wears the pants in the men’s luxury trouser market. In fact, some top Italian designers whose clothes you know contract with Incotex to manufacture trousers for their own labels. Drop by Boyds and see why Incotex belongs in your closet.

The quest for

ultimate neckwear America’s preeminent maker of neckwear, Robert Talbott, started in 1950 as a cottage business. That’s when the Talbotts, Robert and Audrey, arrived in Carmel, Calif., after a full life in New York and Connecticut. Transplanting East Coast sartorial tradition to the mellow Monterey peninsula, Audrey was sewing unique bow ties for Robert and friends. The ties were such a hit that it seemed natural to turn the hobby into a business. Soon the couple was traveling to Europe and Asia, hiring the best silk mills to weave their designs.

Flash forward to the present: Robert Talbott Inc. has become famous for its shirts as well as its silks, and Boyds carries both. Each season the maker introduces literally hundreds of unique necktie styles each season as part of its Handsewn, Estate and Seven Fold collections.

The new ties are distinguished by their brilliant color, luxurious hand, impeccable construction and elegant knot—and they’re designed to go perfectly with Robert Talbott shirts and pocket squares.

WINTER 2009

BOYD.guide.indd.14.sv.indd 22

9/4/09 12:47:06 AM

SEE

HOW IT FEELS TO WALK OUT YOUR FRONT DOOR AND BE ON RITTENHOUSE SQUARE.

There’s only one opportunity to live in a new condominium on Rittenhouse Square. 10 Rittenhouse has been designed by world-renowned architect Robert A. M. Stern. Amenities and service are unsurpassed: beautiful indoor pool, fitness center, resident-only valet parking garage, 24-hour doorman, room service, concierge, town car service and exclusive garden terrace. Plus a 10-year tax abatement. From $1.3 million.

Move in Fall 2009 215.825.7710 • 10Rittenhouse.com

10 ritten right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:22:33 PM

{ the

boyds guide }

For Philly’s finest Boyds makes a promise to support the men and women in blue

BLUE SUIT INITIATIVE For every blue suit (or suit or sportcoat of any color, for that matter), sold from September 28 through October 3, Boyds will make a donation to support our city’s protectors.

At left, Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey (left) and Mayor Michael Nutter (right) joined recently at Boyds with co-owner Jeff Glass to show their appreciation of

PHILADELPHIA’S STRONG SENSE of community and great quality

the initiative.

of life are due in no small measure to the efforts of the Philadelphia Police Force and its foundation. The foundation provides

Other area businesses are

men and women of the force with much-needed new resources

joining Boyds in supporting

not covered in the city budget, from bulletproof vests to more

the Philadelphia Police Foun-

sophisticated resources in dealing with today’s criminals.

dation. Above, Commissioner

As part of Police Appreciation Week, Boyds will be donating

Ramsey poses with chef Chris

$10 to the Philadelphia Police Foundation for every suit, blazer

Scarduzio, owner of Table

or jacket sold from September 28 through October 3. Pictured

31 restaurant. Below left

above with Boyds co-owner Jeff Glass are Commissioner Charles

is Dana Spain, founder and

H. Ramsey and Mayor Michael Nutter, who gathered at Boyds to

president of the foundation.

express their appreciation for the store’s avid support. Said Commissioner Ramsey, “The department is extremely grateful for the generous participation of local businesses, and we ask members of the community take special note of ways to show support during Police Appreciation Week.”

24

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYDS.police.v2.rg.indd 24

9/8/09 1:17:20 PM

hugo right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:23:35 PM

BOSS Black

HUGO BOSS FASHIONS INC. Phone +1 212 940 0600 www.hugoboss.com

lONDON

www.paulsmithusa.COm

paul smith london aw092sp3_Boyds.indd 1 paul smith left.indd

8/11/09 11:30:29 AMPM 9/3/09 7:25:52

start building

your appetite.

Center City Philadelphia | 215.790.1515 | 260 South Broad Street Between Spruce and Locust King of Prussia | 610.992.1818 | 220 North Gulph Road Next to the King of Prussia Mall group private dining available reservations & gift cards at ruthschris.com

marsha brown right.indd 1 MarshaB_FP_FALL08.indd 1

9/3/09 7:26:50 PM 8/21/08 1:55:20 PM

{ elements of style }

tie one on!

Freshen your wardrobe with some new neckwear

28

/

Robert Talbott

Trussini

Brioni

Ike Behar

Isaia

Canali

Dolcepunta

Villa Bolgheri

Ermenegildo Zegna

Dolcepunta

Ermenegildo Zegna

Brioni

Canali

Robert Talbott

David Donahue

Ike Behar

Trussini

Michele Sartori

Armani Collezioni

Ike Behar

FA L L

•

BOYD.ties.indd 28

WINTER 2009

9/4/09 3:50:33 AM

dkny right.indd 1 25433DK_BOYDS_CS4.indd 1

240 WEST 40TH STREET 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK CITY 10018

PLEASE SIGN YOUR INITIALS FOR APPROVAL

SR. GRAPHIC DESIGNER

9/3/09 7:28:31 PM 8/3/09 3:26 PM

{ elements of style }

THE ESSENTIAL SUIT

Hand-tailored details and refined design are hallmarks of Trussini

Hand-stitched sleeve lining

Undercollar

Hand stitching assures that

A hand-stitched

the shoulder and sleeve of a

undercollar with turned

Trussini jacket fit comfortably

tipping is a centuries-

and move with ease. In fact,

old tailoring tradition

Trussini uses hand stitching at

maintained by Trussini.

all points of friction, as the hand

Very few ready-to-

stitch is more pliable than the

wear brands feature

machine chain stitch.

this detail.

Peninsula interior pockets Internal pockets are framed with external fabric

Balance

to reinforce

Never again suffer

the pocket and

collar gap or other

secure the

manifestations of

treasures kept

poorly balanced

therein close to your

construction. Trussini

heart and chest.

designers take great care in balancing each jacket to sit perfectly on the shoulder, neck

Full canvas and

and sleeve. What’s

cupro Bemberg linings

more, sleeves, coat

Trussini is always crafted with

length, lapel width

three-piece construction that

and pick stitching are

combines extraordinary luxury

matched to the type of

fabrics from the world’s best

cloth used, from a

mills, superior horsehair and

super 120s high twist

linen interlining and canvas, and

to a super-fine silk/

the silky cellulose fibers of

cashmere blend.

genuine cupro Bemberg linings.

30

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.trendsOK.v7.rg.indd 30

9/3/09 6:11:49 PM

Begin your own tradition.

You never actually own a Patek Philippe.

You merely take care of it for the next generation.

Annual Calendar Ref. 5146G, Calatrava cufflinks.

govberg patek right.indd 1 BoydsMagazine_Spring_PATEK.indd 2

9/3/09 7:29:28 PM 8/3/09 10:54:34 AM

{ hot stuff }

5

Our

favorite trends for fall A pop of red! Two great ways to pop: this Salvatore Ferragamo handbag with chain and braided straps, and Manolo Blahnik’s wool/suede/patent pump.

The big watch Make a statement with your timepiece. The Ladies’ Gondolo Gemma by Patek Philippe gets it done. Available at Govberg Jewelers at Boyds.

Booties! Wear Giuseppe Zanotti’s mirror heel boot, and you’ll cause commotion coming and going.

Texture in accessories Go for a woven leather handbag by Bottega

Leggings Vince black leggings are hot for fall. Pair them with everything from dresses

Veneta or a patterned scarf by Etro.

to sweaters (including this teal cashgora zipper jacket from Akris Punto)!

32

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.trendsOK.v7.rg.indd 32

9/3/09 6:12:49 PM

Boyds_fullpg:Layout 1

M

8/13/09

1:31 PM

Page 1

ORE THAN

PRIVACY, ELEGANCE AND SOPHISTICATION: EXCLUSIVITY.

� Only 15 units remain!

At 1706, everything’s possible.

1706 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE STREET

•

A unique tower of customizable full-floor residences for the ultimate in privacy

•

Includes secure, European-style, state-of-the-art parking that will amaze you

•

Elegantly appointed residents’ boardroom suite

•

World-class fitness center with 42' lap pool

•

Exclusive 24-hr concierge services

•

Lush residents’ garden with Koi pond

Private tours now available by appointment.

OCCUPANCY SPRING 2010 Sales and Design Center 1708 RITTENHOUSE SQUARE STREET PHILADELPHIA

From $3.9 million. 1706 RITTENHOUSE . COM 215.731.1706 1706 RITTENHOUSE ASSOCIATES | A JOINT VENTURE OF SCANNAPIECO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND PARKWAY CORPORATION

1706 ritten right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:30:13 PM

{ hot stuff }

feet won’t fail you now Classic styles have been reworked on contemporary lines Salvatore Ferragamo puts a high gloss on its split-toe dress blucher

Step out in chic, supple style with this classic Gravati loafer

Rustic hand stitching pairs with a rubber sole on this moccasin by J Shoes For butter-soft comfort, try Gucci’s suede loafer with signature red/green webbing Walk softly indeed with Santoni’s suede twist on the oxford

Sleek, classic and newly refined, the Gucci horsebit loafer

Desert boot styling gets

Santoni dresses up

tweaked by J Shoes

the sneaker in burnished leather

34

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.trends.indd 34

9/8/09 11:20:29 AM

PS_Boyds_sett_09_S4.indd 1 piazza right.indd 1

30/07/09 11:03 9/3/09 7:31:26 PM

{ hot stuff }

stand tall this fall Zippers, grommets and other adornments add flash to the latest crop of heels Gucci pewter high-heel sandal with zipper detail (also available in black) Manolo Blahnik plum suede pump

Giuseppe Zanotti mirror pump

Lanvin bronze ruffle kitten-heel spat with removable ankle strap (also available in black) Manolo Blahnik wool/ leather/suede pump with red patent trim

Giuseppe Zanotti zipper pump with blue patent heel

Giuseppe Zanotti black suede grommet pump

36

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.trendsOK.v7.rg.indd 36

9/3/09 6:23:17 PM

Boyd'sMag.qxd

8/28/09

2:52 PM

Page 1

1 2 3 0 R T. 7 3 S O U T H , M O U N T L A U R E L , N J 8 6 6 - 47 7-1 3 0 4 • L E X U S O F C H E R RY H I L L . C O M

lexus ch right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:32:39 PM

hickey left.indd 2

9/4/09 4:01:15 AM

One Comcast Center 1701 JFK Boulevard • Philadelphia • 866.718.6555 Rolex collection is now available at Govberg Jewelers at Boyds

1818 Chestnut Street • Philadelphia • 215.546.6505

B d M i S i PATEK i dd 3 govberg rolex right.indd 1

8/10/09 12 28 19 PM 9/4/09 4:00:19 AM

The BOYDS EXPERIENCE just got better!

With the help of architect Daniel Barteluce, Boyds owners Kent Gushner, Jeffrey Glass and Ralph Yaffe are at it again, changing and expanding—while others are contracting—to unveil the area’s largest women’s designer store (featuring a new designer shoe salon), the largest men’s shoe store and an unsurpassed men’s contemporary and designer sportswear shop.

... for women THE NEW BOYDS WOMEN’S STORE, a “store within a store”

on the third floor, features 10,000 square feet of women’s collections, from designer clothing, sportswear and special occasion dresses, shoes and handbags, to designer denim and your favorite tees—all on one floor. The gorgeous

The new designer women’s store at

space offers Armani Collezioni, Etro, Akris Punto, Piazza Sempione, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo,

Boyds (seen at left, top and bottom)

Diane von Furstenberg, M Missoni, J Brand jeans and more. Further enhancing your shopping ex-

features a full 10,000 square feet of

perience, the new women’s shoe salon features collections by Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, Giuseppe

fashion, with the most exclusive collec-

Zanotti, Prada, Miu Miu, Tory Burch and Luciano Padovan, to name a few.

tions from the world’s best designers.

Why would Boyds move the women’s store? The answer is simple: Our women’s busi-

Above, the new women’s shoe salon,

ness has enjoyed great success, and this move to the third floor allowed us to combine all three

strategically placed in the center of the

facets—designer, contemporary, and shoes and accessories—into one expanded store providing

third floor, carries designer collections

added convenience, as well as room to grow and add more designers. Enjoy an exclusive shop-

exclusively in Philadelphia at Boyds.

ping experience with personal service from a knowledgeable staff, sip champagne or cappuccino, take advantage of on-site tailoring from a full-time master tailor/seamstress who is always on the floor or just browse a unique selection of your favorite designers!

40

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.renovation.v4.rg.indd 40

9/3/09 6:40:31 PM

godgold right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:36:35 PM

The BOYDS EXPERIENCE just got better! ... for men

New faces at Boyds Christina Sevino comes to Boyds with a wealth of experience as the buyer and

NEWLY RELOCATED ON THE FIRST FLOOR, the Boyds men’s shoe

international

store has expanded its offerings, making it the largest designer

sales manager

men’s shoe store in Philadelphia. The new department will im-

at Tod’s Group

press and astound even the most avid shopper with more than

in Milan, Italy.

300 styles of men’s shoes on display. From casual to business to formal, there’s something for everyone from luxury designers such as Gucci, Prada, Santoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Magnanni, Paul Smith, J Shoes and more!

Also newly located on the first floor is Boyds’ men’s contemporary sportswear store, offering selections from many of your favorite designers and featuring a cashmere shop, a denim shop and six designer shops: Armani Collezioni, Etro, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Paul Smith and Robert Graham.

Tung To has joined Boyds as the new men’s shoe buyer and manager, bringing his experiences from Nordstrom, where he spent 14 years, most recently as the regional merchandise manager.

Joe Augustine relocated from Denver, where he was men’s buyer and manager at marquee store Andrisen Morton.

He joins Boyds as a men’s manager and buyer.

Philip Mendelsohn, previously owner Top: This Etro sport shirt is just one of the many offerings in the Boyds men’s contemporary sportswear store. Above, the signature style of Paul Smith is evident in Jack Bergamino’s drawing for the new Paul Smith shop at Boyds. Bergamino is visual manager for the British designer. Left, this Gucci loafer is one of 300 styles on display at the new Boyds men’s shoe store.

42

/

FA L L

•

and operator of Mendelsohn’s on the Main Line for 30+ years, has joined the Boyds women’s merchandising and buying team.

WINTER 2009

BOYD.renovation.v4.rg.indd 42

9/3/09 6:42:34 PM

N E W YOR K CHIC AG O L AS VEGAS OPENING 2009:

SOHO WAIKIKI F U T U R E P RO P E RT I E S :

TORON TO PANAMA DUBAI C AP C AN A SCOT L AND NEW ORLEANS F O RT L AU D E R DA L E

The brilliance of New Yo rk.

The best of the City. At the best rates.

Recently awarded the highly coveted Mobil Five-Star award, the Trump International Hotel & Tower New York is an icon to exclusivity and elegance. Guests can enjoy impeccable style, flawless service and detail-oriented amenities, all within walking distance to the best of New York. From Central Park to Fifth Avenue, the most spectacular restaurants, shops and entertainment in the world are just steps away.

Please call 888-44-TRUMP now to book special rates and packages available for a limited time only.

trumpnewyorkhotel.com | One Central Park West, New York, NY 10023 |

trump right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:41:22 PM

WWW. B E L S TAF F. C OM

BELSTAFF FALL WINTER COLLECTION 2009

belstaff left.indd 2 Belstaff_FP_FALL09.indd 143

9/3/09 7:42:06 PM 8/19/09 4:03:44 PM

zanella right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:43:13 PM

On screen and off, Grace Kelly projected a cool confidence.

This page shows the actress in To Catch a Thief. Opposite, she poses on the Mediterranean.

Both images are from 1954.

BOYD.icon.lc.indd 70

9/8/09 11:22:06 AM

{ icon }

GRACE KELLY Imagine Angelina Jolie wearing the same dress three times—

veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, she exuded an under-

including to the Academy Awards. Or Anne Hathaway glid-

current of smoldering sensuality. You can feel the heat in her

ing down the red carpet without conferring with Rachel Zoe.

portrayal of Francie Stevens, the steely sophisticate who

Today, it’s unthinkable. But when Grace Kelly accepted the

makes cat burglar John Robie (Cary Grant) melt in Alfred

1954 Best Actress Oscar for her role in The Country Girl, she

Hitchock’s To Catch a Thief. And as Lisa Fremont, the girl who

grabbed a favorite ensemble—an ice blue satin dress and

would not wear a dress twice, in Hitchcock’s Rear Window, she

matching coat—straight from her closet. It wasn’t on loan. No

models a frothy negligee like nobody’s business, the paragon of

stylist picked it out. She didn’t borrow any jewels. And not only

assertive—and absolutely irresistible—elegance.

had she worn the outfit (fashioned by legendary Paramount

Even hiding a baby bump became a fashion statement

costume designer Edith Head) to the premiere of the film, but

when Princess Grace of Monaco did it. Her method? Strategi-

she also had posed in it for

cally toting a boxy oversize

a Life magazine cover.

Hermès bag, known ever

The fact is that in Hollywood’s Golden Age, actresses

became

style

since as the Kelly bag.

With her sentimental attachment to clothing and

icons by displaying their

accessories,

natural flair for fashion. It

ued to clutch the Kelly (she

she

was the wrap of a scarf, the

owned

toss of a lustrous mane, a

honey, brown, red and green)

beguiling carriage that set

long after little Caroline was

the stars apart from the

born. Fads could come and

starlets, and whether casu-

go, but Grace stayed true to

al in Capri pants or stunning

the unpretentious classics

in a strapless gown, Grace

she adored. It’s no wonder

Kelly quickly ascended to

that nearly 30 years after her

supernova status.

untimely death, the regal yet

many—in

continblack,

Her cool confidence,

down-to-earth actress-turned-

marked by a fondness for

princess is still celebrated for

sedate shirtwaist dresses,

her eternal style. See Faith

low heels and prim gloves,

Hill done up as Grace on the

stood in stark contrast to

June cover of Redbook. Or

the come-on curves of fel-

January

low screen sirens such as

her wholesome chic on Mad

Elizabeth

Taylor,

Jones

channeling

Brigitte

Men. Or yourself, next time

Bardot and Marilyn Mon-

you pair a cashmere sweater

roe. Yet from behind her

with pearls.

From behind veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, Grace Kelly exuded a smoldering sensuality.

FA L L

BOYD.icon.lc.indd 71

•

WINTER 2009

/

47

9/4/09 12:49:37 AM

All that is French Country Furniture: Rustic Hunt Table

Home Decor: Rooster Paintings

Mirror: Branch Mirror

What is your favorite? Visit a Pierre Deux store or pierredeux.com to vote for your favorites from these items and more.

The best-loved objects will be revealed on November 2, 2009 on pierredeux.com, along with a special offer to start your collection or to add to your current favorites. Additional categories and pieces will be featured on pierredeux.com.

Suburban Square, 92 Coulter Avenue, Ardmore 610.642.2377 Palmer Square, 15 Hulfish Street, Princeton 609.924.8760

pierre deux left.indd 2

9/3/09 7:44:10 PM

Peerless_072709_Boyds.indd 1 talia right.indd 1

7/29/09 4:39:20 PM 9/3/09 7:46:02 PM

Smart. Intuitive. Elite.

“They made every technology in our home available to us with the touch of a button. When it comes to our house, Jen and I only trust Elite Home Technologies.” — Chase Utley, Second Baseman Philadelphia Phillies Smart Home Systems Dimming Control Shade & Drape Control Distributed Video Multi Room Music Green Energy Management Dedicated Theaters Surround Sound Systems HVAC Comfort Control Wiring Infrastructure Intercom Systems Security Cameras Door & Gate Entry Systems

Elite Home Technologies the smartest homes... the simplest operation A HiFi House Company 1001 sussex blvd. broomall, pennsylvania 19008 | 610.544.4420 | 800.990.4434 | F 610.544.2378 | www.elitehometechnologies.com

hifi house left.indd 2

9/3/09 7:47:52 PM

Peerless_073009_PoloBoyds_FINAL.indd 1 ralph lauren right.indd 1

8/10/097:45:00 9:07:17 9/3/09 PMAM

Electric Glide What do you get when you take the body of a LOTUS ELISE and give it a green heart? The TESLA ROADSTER— a PLUG-IN THRILL RIDE that says the future really can BE ELECTRIC!

IT’S NOT JUST GASOLINE and nasty exhaust emissions the

new Tesla Roadster spares the world. As the first highperformance EV (electric vehicle), it also cuts down on noise pollution. That’s because the roar characteristic of sports cars with an internal combustion engine has been tamed to a barely audible purr by the Silicon Valley upstart. For some enthusiasts, the quiet can be disconcerting—a turnoff even—but for the eco-conscious lover of exotic cars, thinking of this debut model from Tesla Motors as the silent, stealthy type can be an automotive aphrodisiac.

52

/

FA L L

•

CONTINUED ...

WINTER 2009

BO.auto.v4.rg.indd 52

9/3/09 4:27:07 PM

|

BY MARIA LISSANDRELLO

Unlike other high-performance cars, the electric Tesla Roadster is perfectly at ease cruising low and slow (and silently) down the boulevard. But press the accelerator, and you’re rewarded with an instant surge of power.

BO.auto.v4.rg.indd 53

9/3/09 4:27:36 PM

If your experience of electric vehicles is limited to golf carts, the Tesla Roadster just might blow your mind.

The car will take you smoothly from 0 to 60 mph—or 60 to 120, for that matter—in less than 4 seconds.

Modeled after the Lotus Elise, the carbon-fiber car weighs in

On the flip side, when you take your foot off the accelerator,

at 2,700 pounds, 36 percent of it claimed by the battery, or rather

the regenerative braking system (which recycles the energy usually

batteries—6,831 of them to be precise. That may be 781 pounds

lost through braking) kicks in at once, causing the car to slow before

more than the Elise, but don’t worry—the extra weight doesn’t slow

you’ve even tapped the Brembo brakes. It’s a function that takes

it down. Quite the contrary. EVs produce maximum torque at 0 rpm,

some getting used to and may have you stopping short of stop signs

so a press of the Tesla Roadster’s accelerator launches you like a

and red lights.

torpedo, pinning your back to the seat. No surprise the small, sleek

Of course, before you can put the pedal to the metal, you have

car does 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds. And the relentless torque means

to get into the car—a feat for any driver who’s not lean and lithe. Like

a single-speed transmission is all that’s needed to get you where

the Lotus, the Tesla sits ultra-low to the ground. Once you manage to

you’re going at a rate that outpaces the Lotus. For sure, with its

sling your legs over the door sill and lower yourself into the narrow

slot-car handling and Yokohama tires that grip the road like Velcro,

bucket seat, you’ll notice it’s none too roomy. The Spartan cockpit

it’s a blast to drive.

(which is, of course, what the purist wants in a sports car) pretty much rules out the revolutionary EV as an option for those seeking

M A R I A L I S S A N D R E L L O writes frequently about automobiles and food.

She is also the librettist for opera composer Christof Bergman.

54

/

FA L L

•

long-haul comfort.

Then again, the longest distance the Tesla Roadster will take

WINTER 2009

BO.auto.v4.rg.indd Sec1:54

9/3/09 4:27:57 PM

Test-driving the Tesla WHEN THE GOOD FOLKS AT VULCAN MOTOR CLUB let me play with their Tesla

Roadster for a day, I learned that the most fun thing about this vehicle, hands down, is the stunning acceleration. Turn the key in the “ignition,” or whatever you call it in an electric car, and a “beep” tells you the motor is on. There’s no engine sound, no vibration. Tap the accelerator ever so gently, and the car eases into motion like a golf cart. You could glide quietly down a parade route at 1 mph. But press down on the pedal, and now you’re Han Solo making the jump to hyper-space.

What’s more, the smooth, silent, instantaneous surge of power is available at any speed. Going from 60 to 120 is the same as going from 0 to 60—a thrill that lasts a little less than 4 seconds. Whether on back roads or the highway, I found myself looking for any opportunity to unleash a sudden, massive burst of speed.

My Tesla ride was not entirely silent. Besides the hum of the tires and the whistling wind, I heard a creaking spring that begged for adjustment. But I could forgive imperfections in fit and finish. This was, after all, the first generation of a brand new automotive marque.

Thanks to its Lotus body, the Tesla Roadster scored big points for looks.

Some guy passed me on the highway, honking, smiling and giving a thumbs up.

I waved back and then smoked him, unable to resist the pleasure of punching it one more time.

—Mark Dowden

To learn more about Vulcan Motor Club in Chester, N.J., and its stable of exotic cars, call 908-879-7777; www.vulcanmotorclub.com. To find a Tesla store, visit www.TeslaMotors.com/TeslaStore.

you on a single charge is 244 miles. What then? It’ll take about three-

THE TESLA ROADSTER AT A GLANCE

and-a-half hours to charge up—at a cost of just $4 to $7, depending

BASE PRICE: $109,000

on your local electricity rates. And never having to spend a drop on

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

gas or oil isn’t the only savings: The car is virtually maintenance free.

| MICROPROCESSOR-CONTROLLED LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PACK WITH OVER

Just think—no oil changes, no mufflers, no timing belts. About the

100,000-MILE LIFECYCLE | 248 HP @ 7,800 RPM

only thing that can wear out over time is the battery, which means no

| 200 LB/FT @ 0-6000 RPM | SINGLE-SPEED GEARBOX

worries about mechanical breakdowns.

| 4-WHEEL BREMBO VENTILATED DISC BRAKES WITH ABS

And here’s another perk: You’ll enjoy a $7,500 Federal tax credit, not to mention incredible savings on gas. New Jersey waives sales and use tax on EVs. So if you live in N.J. and the Tesla Roadster’s $109,000 sticker price sounds steep, consider that you’d reap

| HAND-CRAFTED CARBON FIBER BODY PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

| 0-60 MPH IN 3.9 SECONDS | 244 MILES EPA COMBINED CITY/HIGHWAY | TOP SPEED: 125 MPH | CHARGING: AS SHORT AS 3.5 HOURS FOR A COMPLETE CYCLE

an immediate savings of at least $10,000. All told, choosing the

STANDARD INTERIOR FEATURES:

Tesla could bring savings of $25,000 over an equivalent gas guz-

| HEATED SPORT SEATS WITH INFLATABLE LUMBAR SUPPORT

zler—and get you noticed as a sports car enthusiast with a soft

| TOUCH-SCREEN VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY

spot for planet Earth.

| ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER FA L L

BO.auto.v4.rg.indd 55

•

WINTER 2009

/

55

9/4/09 12:53:43 AM

new york | london | tokyo | SWISSARMY.coM

s !$& ?"OYDS?-AG?!D?&).!, INDD swiss army leftindd 2

09/3/09 9:39:17 PM

boyds stories

Our exceptional customers tell their exceptional stories

OUR CUSTOMERS ARE INCREDIBLE.

They’re the real reason we do what we do—and why we enjoy every minute of it.

In the next few pages, you’ll meet several of our old friends as they explain why Boyds is a good fit for them. Their stories are as different as they are, but common threads run through all of them: great service, outstanding merchandise, wonderful people. If you haven’t already joined the Boyds family, we hope you’ll drop by soon.

We’d like to meet you too!

FA L L 2 0 0 8

BOYD.storiesfinal2.indd 57

/

57

9/8/09 1:05:54 PM

{ boyds stories }

lloyd d. levenson I ONCE FELL IN LOVE WITH A GREEN gaming P A I S L E Y T I E I S AW I N A M A G A Z I N E . attorney & M Y B O Y D S S A L E S P E R S O N , J A N E T, CEO of Cooper found it for me—but it only came in regular length and I’m 6’5’’. She suggested tha t we turn two ties into a Levenson single extra-long one, and we did. I was thrilled! But for her, that was just business as usual. Everyone at Boyds is (with sons all about service, skill and creative solutions.

Lucas, Janet has been clothing me forever.

And that’s a good thing, because 18, and suits I can deal with—but Logan, forget about coordinating them with the rest of my 17)

clothes. Janet makes up “cheat sheets” for me, little cards that explain which suit goes with which shirts and ties and socks.

Shopping here is a family affair. My wife, Liane, is a beautiful 5’6’’ (regular height, that is), but my sons and I are very tall—Logan is 6’3’’ and Lucas is 6’8’’. The only place we can find good clothes in hard-to-fit sizes is at Boyds. Here I buy Canali suits off the rack because they run a little longer than suits by other designers, but Boyds makes me custom shirts. And since Lucas and Logan are not only tall but also slim, the Boyds tailors practically rebuild their suits to achieve a great fit. Other stores are unable to do that. There’s simply no place like Boyds.

Lloyd sports a favorite Canali madeto-measure pinstripe suit with a Boyds custom shirt and steely Ermenegildo Zegna tie. Lucas, left, wears a Paul Smith pea coat, a striped Robert Graham sportshirt and AG Jeans, while Logan has on a Belstaff leather bomber jacket, a printed Robert Graham sportshirt and 7 For All Mankind jeans.

58

/

FA L L 2 0 0 8

BOYD.storiesfinal2.indd 58

9/8/09 3:00:29 PM

robert caruso (with Elmo and Abby Cadabby) executive vice president & general manager, Sesame Place S H O P P I N G AT B O Y D S IS LIKE GOING H O M E F O R S U N D AY D I N N E R . I T S TA R T S W I T H T H E S TA F F giving me a warm welcome and inviting me to have a drink. Then Gerry Gushner asks about my Portuguese water dog (he has one too), and John shows me around the store’s latest finds.

He steers me in the direction of current fashions, but he also respects that I need to feel comfortable in order to look good in my clothes. I never feel any pressure at Boyds.

Tony, my Boyds tailor, also knows exactly what I like—where my pants should sit on my waist, where the crease should break. And he won’t rest until everything is perfect. He insists that I try on every tailored piece before I take it home. If it’s not exactly right, he fits it while I wait or has it delivered to my home when it’s ready.

Boyds understands something that’s critical to my business too: You can build a multimillion dollar attraction, but it won’t succeed unless the people working there can connect with your customers.

Boyds is all about the whole service experience— beautiful merchandise is just the beginning.

Not to be outstyled by work associates Elmo and Abby, Robert shows his personal flair in an impeccably tailored Ermenegildo Zegna navy windowpane sportcoat and charcoal trousers with a striped Ermenegildo Zegna sportshirt.

59

F A LFLA L 2L 0 0• 8W I N / TER 2009

BOYD.storiesfinal2.indd 59

/

59

9/8/09 1:10:18 PM

{ boyds stories }

bernie munley attorney and partner, Eckert Seamans

B O Y D S I S O N E O F O N LY T W O PLACES I SHOP FOR CLOTHES I N T H E C I T Y. T H E S T O R E H A S EVERYTHING I NEED, WHETHER it’s an outfit for court or a gown for a special event. I’m a dress girl. I love Etro and Armani, and the Iceberg dress in this photo. But my all-time favorite is a beautiful gold Oscar de la Renta cocktail dress I found at Boyds last season.

I always work with Janice. I met her ages ago, when I first started shopping at Boyds, and we hit it off right away. We’ve become great friends, and we always know what’s going on in each other’s lives. She has a good eye and great taste, and she’s always truthful—in a gracious way, of course. If something looks good on me, she’ll say, “It’s beyond!” If it doesn’t, “You could do better.” We laugh so much when we’re together. Now that’s the way to shop!

Bernie’s black cowl-neck knit dress from Iceberg makes the case for understated elegance, and there’s no rebuttal. Diamond hoop earrings and diamond bangle bracelets from Govberg Jewelers at Boyds. Nancy Gonzalez metallic crocodile clutch.

60

/

• W I/N T F EA R L2L0 0 60 2 90 0 8

FA L L

BOYD.storiesfinal2.indd 60

9/8/09 1:12:43 PM

Dapper duo: Vaughan is ready for a busy day in his Brioni plaid sportcoat, French cuff dress shirt and tie, while his sparkling wife Leslie is attired in an Iceberg racer-back knit dress.

dr. vaughan c. graves & leslie graves dermatologist (he) and practice manager (she), Graves DermaCare and Ultimate Vitality Centers W E ’ R E A LWAY S R U N N I N G — E S P E C I A L LY VAU G H A N . H E ’ S C O N S TA N T LY D A S H I N G B E T W E E N H O S P I TA L , C L I N I C A N D O F F I C E . S O B O Y D S I S P E R F E C T F O R U S ; I T ’ S T H E U LT I M AT E O N E - S T O P S H O P. W E show up, valet the car, and find everything we need to look our best (often with some New York flair).

To top it off, the store is like a Who’s Who of Philadelphia. Vaughan’s salesperson, Richard, introduces us to other customers he thinks we should know. Our visits can be great networking opportunities.

Best of all, Boyds makes my life easier. Vaughan is incredibly hard to shop for, so every year the staff knows that I’ll drop by, alone, in early October. When I do, they smile and say, “Oh right, Vaughan’s birthday is coming up!” Then Richard helps me choose wonderful pieces that Vaughan always loves. Richard even remembers what I bought the previous year, so I don’t repeat myself!

Actually, as I think about it, there may be one thing better than shopping for Vaughan at Boyds. Now the store carries jewelry too, and my own birthday is coming up. …

61

F A LFLA L 2L 0 0• 8W I N / TER 2009

BOYD.storiesfinal2.indd 61

/

61

9/8/09 3:02:40 PM

{ boyds stories } WE ENJOY OUR TRIPS TO CANNES A N D S T. M O R I T Z , B U T W E A L S O F E E L A S I F W E ’ R E O N VA C AT I O N WHEN WE VISIT BOYDS. THE ambience is elegant, and the welcome is warm and friendly. We drive down from northern New Jersey about six times a year to stroll around and try on the outfits that Howard and Marina have selected for us. We chat with Kent and Anne and Brian.

Maybe we grab some sushi at Raw, or Boyds makes dinner reservations for us. Whether we’re looking for professional clothes or haute couture—or just browsing—we know we’ll enjoy an utterly wonderful day.

Service is the main reason we make the long trip. Boyds’ staff coordinates our outfits from head to toe. Their alterations are magnificent. And their pride shows: They care for our shoes and tailor our clothes even after we’ve worn them for a while. It’s clear the staff are truly happy to do what they do—and we’re truly happy they do it! We’ve been going out of our way to shop at Boyds for about a decade, and it just keeps getting better.

dr. michael castellano & clorinda castellano director of pulmonary medicine (he) and employee health services coordinator (she), Staten Island University Hospital

Perfect complements: Michael and Clorinda are a luminous pair, he in a suit, French cuff dress shirt and tie, all from Ermenegildo Zegna, while she accents her rich Etro paisley silk jacket and tweed pants with a sparkly diamond necklace by Govberg Jewelers at Boyds.

62

/

FA L L 2 0 0 8

BOYD.storiesfinal2.indd 62

9/8/09 1:14:12 PM

president and CEO, respectively, of The PREMIERE Group, a lifestyle brand marketing firm focusing on the beverage and hospitality industries

michael steinberg & justin fine JUSTIN: MIKE AND I ARE MARKETERS SPECIALIZING IN SPIRITS AND BEER BRANDS as well as in cutting-edge hospitality concepts. For example, we spearhead the Philadelphia-based lifestyle, nightlife and beverage marketing efforts for the Chelsea, the new boutique hotel in Atlantic City. We dress for the trend-conscious industry we’re in.

I went to Boyds to buy my first good suit —a more traditional Ralph Lauren—when I graduated from law school. After a few years, I followed my heart and started my first company with Mike: PREMIERE Sports and Entertainment. I did a wardrobe 180—from the attorney’s dress code to wearing whatever I wanted.

Today my style is “classic with edge.” On a typical day, I’ll wear jeans with a slim-cut dress shirt, and I’ll add some elements that pop—say, Gucci shoes and a cool belt.

MICHAEL: MY FONDEST BOYDS M E M O R Y S O F A R D AT E S B A C K T O 1 9 9 2 . I D R O V E H O M E F R O M P E N N S TAT E for Passover and went straight to Boyds to buy a suit for my cousin’s upcoming bar mitzvah. I met my father and grandfather there; we had turkey sandwiches at the Boyds Café and were fitted for suits. Could it get any more special for my grandfather than to have his son and grandson trying on suits with him?

My father took me to Boyds to get my wedding tux, and I can’t wait until my 4-year-old son, Sloan, is old enough for me to take him to Boyds for his first suit. These moments exemplify what Boyds is all about.

Let the good times roll: Justin, left, sports a Gucci fine-line suit, Trussini dress shirt and Dolcepunta silk tie, while Michael is ready to kick back stylishly in a Paul Smith suit and sportshirt.

63

F A LFLA L 2L 0 0• 8W I N / TER 2009

BOYD.storiesfinal2.indd 63

/

63

9/8/09 1:14:56 PM

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 2

9/4/09 2:55:25 AM

TAILOR

MADE This season’s clothing is cut to make any man look slimmer without sacrificing comfort

This page Brioni navy pinstripe two-button suit, blue striped shirt, repp stripe tie and mini-pattern pocket square; Santoni black dress shoe

Opposite Santandrea navy railroad-track striped two-button suit, pleated pant

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 65

9/4/09 4:09:16 AM

Left Hickey Freeman navy blue flannel chalk stripe suit Below Oriali blue mini-graph check French cuff dress shirt; Baade cufflinks; IWC stainless steel Portuguese automatic 7-day watch, available at Govberg Jewelers at Boyds

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 4

9/4/09 2:57:02 AM

Top left Salvatore Ferragamo, Brioni and Trafalgar leather and exotic belts

Center left Gucci suede signature horsebit loafer

Bottom left Jan Leslie enamel cufflinks

Right Trussini medium brown with blue chalk stripe suit, bengal stripe shirt, blue/brown random width striped tie, paisley pocket square

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 5

9/4/09 2:58:19 AM

Above Ermenegildo Zegna blue/tan windowpane two-button sportcoat, multi-stripe cotton sport shirt, brown twill flat-front pants

Right Ermenegildo Zegna mini-herringbone grey stripe suit, blue stripe French cuff shirt, light blue striped tie, grey/blue border pocket square; David Donahue cufflinks; Santoni black suede dress shoe

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 68

9/4/09 4:09:54 AM

Samuelsohn charcoal grey windowpane flannel suit, purple stripe French cuff shirt

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 7

9/4/09 3:00:54 AM

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 8

9/4/09 3:01:37 AM

This page Ravazzolo olive/multi-color windowpane sportcoat, olive flannel trouser; Dolcepunta orange paisley tie, paisley pocket square

Opposite Michele Sartori silk ties and pocket squares Trafalgar leather messenger bag, leather and crocodile wallets, leather and crocodile belts

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 9

9/4/09 3:02:49 AM

Gucci purple/grey plaid sportcoat, purple/grey stripe shirt, flat-front grey trousers

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 10

9/4/09 3:03:45 AM

Gucci black traveler coat, knit cap, scarf

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 11

9/4/09 3:04:20 AM

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 12

9/4/09 3:05:00 AM

This page, top David Donahue silk ties and exotic cufflinks Left Canali multi-check cashmere sportcoat with suede elbow patches, dress shirt, silk tie

Bottom right Salvatore Ferragamo split-toe blucher dress shoe Opposite Ike Behar dress shirts and silk ties

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 13

9/4/09 3:06:05 AM

Hugo Boss black crepe two-button sportcoat, cotton sport shirt, grey flannel flat-front pant; Vacheron Constantin titanium Overseas watch, available at Govberg Jewelers at Boyds

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 14

9/4/09 3:07:23 AM

Right Paul Smith grey check Chesterfield sportcoat, green/black box check sport shirt, black trouser

Below Paul Smith black pea coat, purple/charcoal printed sweater vest, printed sport shirt

BOYD.Mtailored.v2.tsk 77

9/4/09 4:11:16 AM

AN EYE FOR DETAIL An unexpected stripe. A funky fedora. Often it’s the little things that make a big impression

78

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 78

9/4/09 2:45:00 AM

This page Loro Piana navy storm system quilted jacket, navy/white sportshirt

Opposite page Andrew Marc “Hendrix� leather bomber

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 79

9/8/09 1:22:05 PM

Robert Graham tan/blue striped shirt with contrast cuff

80

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 80

9/4/09 2:45:58 AM

Raffi two-toned beige/ cream cashmere sweater with suede elbow patch

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 81

9/4/09 2:46:19 AM

Tumi tech jacket

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 82

9/8/09 1:22:41 PM

Block fedoras in corduroy, felt and wool

FA L L

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 83

•

WINTER 2009

/

83

9/4/09 2:47:37 AM

Faccum ad magnit venis atem volenibh elis niamcon sequat wis aut wisi. Na facincing ea feummol obortisisi.

Wismolortie doluptat atuer adit la acilit, sustrud dolorperilit wisit dolobor peraesectem illaor si bla Faccum ad magnit venis atem volenibh elis niamcon sequat wis aut wisi. Na facincing ea feummol obortisisi. Wismolortie doluptat atuer adit la acilit, sustrud dolorperilit

84

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 84

9/4/09 2:48:09 AM

This page, left Cotton Reel blue multi-colored striped sportshirt, AG jeans

Right Lux Cashmere navy and lavender argyle sweater

Opposite page, left, from top Paul Smith striped and patterned sportshirts; Moore & Giles briefcase; Robert Graham striped car socks On him: Iceberg navy knit peacoat with epaulets, graphic print turtleneck, grey jeans

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 85

9/8/09 2:34:11 PM

Rag & Bone grey wool, 100% wind/waterproof field coat; Etro striped scarf; AG jeans

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 86

9/8/09 1:56:18 PM

Above Robert Graham sport shirts Right Gucci suede high-top Below Moore & Giles leather weekender

FA L L

BOYD.casualfinal.indd 87

•

WINTER 2009

/

87

9/4/09 2:52:21 AM

ESCAPE TO THE

REETHI RAH and COCOA ISLAND offer

two visions of BEACHSIDE PARADISE

MALDIVES THINK DESERT-ISLAND PARADISE, and a variety of tropical images inevitably come to

mind: sandy beaches that are ultra-white and silky under foot, a crystal sea studded with colorful coral reefs, azure skies, perfect palm trees and, of course, quiet seclusion.

If one destination matches this mental checklist, it’s the Maldives, an island republic sprawled across 56,000 square miles of the Indian Ocean. The Maldives has the distinction of being the world’s lowest-lying country; its sandy hillocks rarely reach more than a few meters above sea level. That’s because the entire country is a constellation of coral reef atolls. Twenty-six atolls comprise 1,192 small islands, only 202 of which are inhabited. Of these, about 90 are resort islands, and of the 90, perhaps 18 are truly special, the location of some of the most rarefied resorts anywhere.

CONTINUED...

BOYD.travel.v3.rg.indd 88

9/3/09 5:48:57 PM

|

BY E V E R E T T P O T T E R

IMAGES BY: ROLF GOTTWALD FOTODESIGN, CHRIS CALDICOTT, CERULEAN VILLA

The over-water villas at Reethi Rah offer thatched-roof elegance and endless views of the Indian Ocean.

FA L L

BOYD.travel.v3.rg.indd 89

•

WINTER 2009

/

89

9/3/09 5:49:23 PM

Perched over water, the villas at Cocoa Island emphasize barefoot luxury. The resort setting is more reef than island, as seen in the photo below; snorkeling and diving are prime activities here.

At Reethi Rah (opposite), high ceilings, natural materials and minimalist style distinguish the large villas. Beachside dining—al fresco, of course—is one of several mealtime options.

While the Maldives has had occasional visitors for millennia—it was a stop on ancient Persian and Chinese trade routes—it was only in the mid-1990s that tourism took off, meaning virtually all of the resorts in the Maldives are quite new. The best of these resorts have a lot in common: Each has luxury villas of unique design. Each has extraordinary coral reefs lying just offshore, a world of rays, triggerfish, clownfish and hawksbill turtles. Each has stellar service and a great spa—because the whole point of a Maldives vacation is to send you home relaxed, recharged and refreshed. It’s why Donna Karan, Sienna Miller, Beyoncé Knowles and Sir Paul McCartney are major fans.

But the approach to relaxation varies by resort. Here we present two resorts consistently rated among the best of the best, representing two ends of the relaxation spectrum: One&Only Reethi Rah makes you comfortable with electronic amenities and glamorous surroundings, while Cocoa Island epitomizes the concept of “barefoot luxury.”

REETHI RAH One&Only resorts are the top-tier properties of Butch Kerzner, who developed Atlantis in the Bahamas and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. There are just six One&Only resorts worldwide (the best-known to Americans being Palmilla at the tip of the Baja Peninsula), and what they share are sophistication without stuffiness and service that approaches six stars.

Reethi Rah, located on North Malé atoll, is no different. The experience begins at the airport, where one of the hotel’s high-speed custom yachts (which doubles as a registration 90

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.travel.v3.rg.indd 90

9/3/09 5:49:48 PM

desk) whisks you to the property, one of the few islands in the Maldives that has been expanded, in this case to six times its original size. There are 130 large villas, some set on stilts over the water. The beach villas have outdoor king-sized sun beds set on private infinity pools next to the beach.

In a country renowned for its spas, Reethi Rah sets the bar high. An ESPA spa offers 10 treatment rooms and many ayurvedic therapies, not to mention signature treatments like the ESPA Energy Equalizer with Volcanic Hot Stones. There’s a yoga pavilion, women-only areas and multi-day Wellness Journeys, such as the seven-day Holistic Fitness journey.

The choice of restaurants at Reethi Rah is superb. Fanditha serves Lebanese cuisine on tables placed on the sand as well as in Arabian-style tents; Tapasake offers Japanese fusion; Reethi Restaurant has an international menu. And the remote location is no barrier to gastronomic excellence. Sushi-grade fish is flown in from Tokyo, free-range lamb from Australia, strawberries from Belgium. Reethi Rah ranks number 17 for food—in the world, mind you—on the Condé Nast Traveler Gold List 2009 of the Best Hotels in the World.

COCOA ISLAND Cocoa Island has a deceptive simplicity, not unlike that of its sister Como resort, Parrot Cay, half a world away in the Turks & Caicos. It’s as if the humble but well-located beach shack has

FA L L

BOYD.travel.v3.rg.indd Sec1:91

•

WINTER 2009

/

91

9/8/09 11:32:48 AM

92

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2008

BOYD.travel.v3.rg.indd 92

9/3/09 5:50:35 PM

Soaring spaces and opulent design mark the spa at Reethi Rah (left). The resort has no shortage of options for soaking, from swimming pools—seen above is just one of the 40—to spa treatments (right). Known for gourmet fare, both Cocoa Island and Reethi Rah fly in fresh food from the world over.

Below, seared tuna from Cocoa’s Asian-influenced menu.

been made over with cool urban chic.

Cocoa lies in South Malé atoll, a 35-minute speedboat transfer from the international airport. Hotelier Christina Ong’s philosophy prevails here, so the property remains a simple islet covered with palms, wild sea grapes and hibiscus, encircled by a reef with proverbial gin-clear waters.

The resort is small, just 33 rooms, and its architecture unusual. Serpentine wooden walkways lead out to each accommodation, which is set on stilts, with baby sharks and reef fish circling below. There are rooms, suites, loft suites and loft villas, the latter with kitchen and private butler. The Dhoni suites are built to resemble local fishing boats. Surrounded by water, they actually look like floating boats, but they are firmly secured on stilts. Each has a full-length glass wall, giving you a sweeping view of the Indian Ocean from your bed.

Inside they are airy indeed, with high cathedral ceilings. Bathrooms are huge, with separate shower and tub. But it’s the natural materials that are standouts.

There are lots of white fabrics, including Frette sheets. The furnishings are wood and understated, floors are teak, and the overall mood rather Zen-like.

Maybe the single biggest reason to choose Cocoa Island is the Shambhala Retreat, widely considered among the best spas in the Maldives. If you’re pining for an Abhyanga Ayurvedic massage or a two-hour Como Shambhala Ritual massage, go for it. After a morning of yoga on the beach, of course. This place has a massive reputation among devotees of yoga, and some of the world’s leading instructors hang out here.

Cuisine is a major part of your stay at any Como property, and at the Ufaa restaurant, which is thatched with alang alang grass, you sit on large sofas and cushions. You can expect Indian-, Sri Lankan- and Thai-style cuisine, or you can elect low-fat, organic Como Shambhala cuisine.

At Cocoa Island, you can literally snorkel from your room to reef. And if you’ve ever contemplated learning to dive, these calm waters would be the place

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

to begin. There’s even deep sea fishing and windsurfing available as well.

The best time to visit the Maldives is December through March, the driest months.

But to capture the true spirit of Cocoa Island, simply take a private boat to a

Temperature remains steady year-round, averaging 88° F by day and 73° F at night.

deserted beach, with champagne, picnic and partner in hand. After all, you don’t

ONE&ONLY MALDIVES AT REETHI RAH

want to overdo it in paradise.

Doubles from $860 including breakfast | www.oneandonlyresorts.com COCOA ISLAND

E V E R E T T P O T T E R writes frequently about travel to Asia.

Doubles from $680, including breakfast | www.cocoaisland.como.bz FA L L

BOYD.travel.v3.rg.indd 93

•

WINTER 2009

/

93

9/3/09 5:52:53 PM

complimentary consultation | 610.692.0660 | californiaclosets.com Address Address

© 2009 California Closet Company, Inc. All rights reserved. Each franchise independently owned and operated.

cal closet left.indd 2

9/3/09 7:51:18 PM

DRAWN TO STYLE Clean lines and trim silhouettes are the order of the season

Canali black commuter coat; Moore & Giles leather messenger bag

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v6.ap.indd 95

9/4/09 1:43:50 AM

Ca$hmere intarsia cashmere sweaters; Autumn Cashmere skull caps with bow detail; 7 for All Mankind jeans; Giuseppe Zanotti (left) mirror platform pump and

(right) zipper platform pump with blue patent heel

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v7.sv.indd 96

9/8/09 1:29:45 PM

Etro navy and random burgundy stripe two-button suit, striped sportshirt, purple plaid pocket square; Brioni pebble grain leather belt; IWC stainless steel Portuguese automatic 7-day watch

FA L L

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v7.sv.indd 97

•

WINTER 2009

/

97

9/8/09 1:30:12 PM

This page Giambattista Valli persimmon funnel neck cocktail dress; Portolano leather gloves; Govberg Jewelers pavĂŠ diamond inside-out hoops

Opposite page On him: Canali navy with burgundy stripe flannel two-button suit, dress shirt, paisley tie On her: Nima silk taffeta leopard trench, skinny black satin wool pant

98

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v7.sv.indd 98

9/4/09 4:15:56 AM

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v7.sv.indd 99

9/4/09 3:39:42 AM

Left Rag & Bone tuxedo jacket with schoeller lapel fabrication, grey chambray shirt, black cotton pant

Right Tallia Orange purple velvet grosgrain trim twobutton sportcoat, flat front pant, multi-stripe orange/purple sport shirt, pocket square

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v7.sv.indd 100

9/8/09 1:31:02 PM

Peserico black/white tweed cropped jacket, black wool trouser; Nancy Gonzalez black crocodile clutch; Portolano leather gloves; Govberg Jewelers pavé diamond inside-out hoops

FA L L

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v7.sv.indd 101

•

WINTER 2009

/

101

9/8/09 1:32:13 PM

Schneiders tan canvas raincoat with suede undercollar; Salvatore Ferragamo signature loafers; Davek golf umbrella

102

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.M-Whanddrawn.v7.sv.indd 102

9/8/09 1:52:12 PM

COLOR

splash Lavender, plum, charcoal-brown— see how these and other classic hues are being used in fresh ways

Belford reversible lilac and charcoal cashmere sweater, black leggings; Gucci black tall leather boots; Kooba handbag with studs; Govberg Jewelers pavé diamond inside-out hoops FA L L

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 103

•

WINTER 2009

/

103

9/3/09 6:57:59 PM

This page Diane von Furstenberg red asymmetrical felted wool jersey dress with ruched waist; Manolo Blahnik suede/wool/patent pump

Opposite page Catherine Malandrino felted lace jacquard belted coat, white lace blouse; Govberg Jewelers diamond studs

104

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.colorsplash.indd 104

9/8/09 2:04:06 PM

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 105

9/3/09 7:00:47 PM

106

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 106

9/3/09 7:01:09 PM

Opposite page Narcisco Rodriguez highlighter-yellow wool/angora jacket and skirt; Govberg Jewelers diamond huggies

This page Escada magenta cap-sleeve silk evening gown; Bottega Veneta black woven satin clutch

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 107

9/3/09 7:02:17 PM

This page Blue Duck sheared rabbit coat with mink trim; Salvatore Ferragamo brown leather handbag

Opposite page Etro crinkle jacquard jacket, printed cotton blouse

108

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 108

9/3/09 7:02:50 PM

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 109

9/3/09 7:03:27 PM

110

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 110

9/3/09 7:03:51 PM

Opposite page On her: Agnona cashmere wrap with leather fringe in natural; Donegal plaid pants; Shoes, from top: Manolo Blahnik cap-toe bootie in bone/black leather with tie detail; Manolo Blahnik high-ankle pewter mary-jane; Gucci interlocking G mid-heel pump with signature webbing

This page On him: Moriano black shearling car coat; Raffi sky blue cashmere sweater; Santoni loafers On her: Postcard black fitted puffy coat with fur collar; Foley + Corinna embossed metallic snake city tote; Gucci black tall leather boots

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 111

9/3/09 7:05:19 PM

Autumn Cashmere multicolored argyle cashmere boyfriend cardigan; 7 for All Mankind boyfriend jean

112

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.colorsplash.indd 112

9/8/09 2:04:47 PM

Left Theory fitted black modal turtleneck, tiered pleated miniskirt; Autumn Cashmere beret; Salvatore Ferragamo red hobo with braided handle

Right M Missoni Shanghai Sunset surplice top, skirt

Below Lanvin tote, ruffle ballet flats

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 113

9/3/09 7:07:48 PM

Top left Magaschoni magenta cashmere ruffle wrap

Top right Taryn Rose grey suede pump and ballet flat with fur pom-pom

Lower right Etro purple paisley jersey dress

Lower left Lanvin black patent handbag with gold chain

BOYD.Wcolorsplash.v6.sv.indd 114

9/3/09 7:09:07 PM

On him: Vince heather carbon hooded toggle sweater, coastal navy plaid shirt, denim trouser On her: Vince cashmere elbow sleeve ruffle tunic with asymmetrical neckline, denim tapered legging, leather belt

BOYD.colorsplash.indd 115

9/4/09 3:18:54 AM

Mao by Andy Warhol

Art the

of

Fashion Now on exhibit at Boyds—modern masterpieces you can wear with ease

Artwork from I. Brewster & Company Gallery, 1824 Chestnut Street (next door to Boyds!)

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 116

9/10/09 1:57:03 PM

Solar Imp by Helen Frankenthaler

Opposite page Belstaff cognac leather motorcycle jacket This page Piazza Sempione floral jacquard silk jacket, brown wide leg pant; Govberg Jewelers topaz and lemon quartz drop earrings

FA L L

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 117

•

WINTER 2009

/

117

9/3/09 9:27:47 PM

This page Giambattista Valli silk and wool reptile print dress; Nancy Gonzalez framed liquid black clutch

Opposite page Iceberg herringbone soft jacket, graphic print sweater; Rolex 18k white gold Cosmograph Daytona Jumping Dogs by Keith Haring

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 118

9/3/09 9:30:02 PM

Swirls by Alexander Calder

FA L L

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 119

•

WINTER 2009

/

119

9/3/09 9:30:40 PM

Homage to Lichtenstein Girl by Steve Kaufman

120

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 120

9/3/09 9:31:42 PM

The Secret Cul de Sac by Shag

Opposite page Alice + Olivia faux cheetah jacket, chain neck halter dress; Gucci black patent sandalized pumps with zipper detail

This page On her: Armani Collezioni wool felt jacket with flower, velvet wide leg pant; Govberg Jewelers cultured pearl earrings and necklace On him: Armani Collezioni charcoal grey windowpane suit with ticket pocket, grey micro check shirt, grey iridescent tie with matching pocket square

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 121

9/10/09 1:58:00 PM

This page Canali navy with burgundy stripe flannel two-button suit, dress shirt, paisley silk tie

Opposite page Hilary Radley shadow plaid car coat; Foley + Corinna black hobo bag with exposed zipper; Govberg Jewelers 18K gold hoops

Superheroes by Nelson de la Nuez

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 122

9/8/09 1:51:00 PM

Marilyn by Andy Warhol

BOYD.M-Wart.v6.lc.indd 123

9/3/09 9:33:56 PM

Where the finer clothes go to hang out The Closet Gallery designs luxury closet organizers that can significantly enhance your closet’s organization and storage capacity.

Our staff of designers creates closets for you that suit your personal needs.

(609) 781-0611 | MEDFORD NJ | WWW.THECLOSETGALLERY.COM

closet gallery left.indd 2

9/3/09 7:52:09 PM

PelicanPoint_Boyds_Garmany_0809:Layout 1

E X C L U S I V E L Y

8/14/09

8:12 AM

Page 1

O F F E R E D

F O R

R E A D E R S

O F

B O Y D S

These are �he days of �he �ndles� �ummer…

…these are �he day�, and �he �ime � now!

In this bayfront dream you will possess your own piece of paradise… Relax and entertain with those you care most about, amidst the best of everything!

Pelican Point is a true original—a luxury home that combines elegance and practicality while beautiful vistas enhance perfection!

133 Pelican Drive, Avalon, New Jersey www.pelicanpointnj.com

Enthusiastic inquiries please contact: Barbara G. Roff, CRS

30th Street & Dune Drive, Avalon, NJ 08202 Office: (609) 967-3001 x236 Toll Free: (800) 967-7796 Email: info@BarbaraRoff.com

pelican point right.indd 1

9/3/09 7:52:56 PM

Boyds voices & choices

Some of our staffers routinely answer questions for Philly’s most fashionable dressers.

Just for fun, we posed 5 questions ourselves

Q Who’s your favorite designer?

126

/

FA L L

•

Sean General, women’s buyer/manager, 3 years:

Amber Edwards, sales associate, 3 years: “Diane von Furstenberg.”

“Narciso Rodriguez.”

Candice Dyer, customer service, 3 years:

Bianca Anderson, customer service, 1 year:

Colin Eisenberg, manager, 3 years:

Bill Silverman, manager, 9 years:

“Manolo Blahnik— his shoes are to die for.”

“Armani. Who doesn’t love Armani?”

“Robert Graham.”

“Paul Smith—classic with a twist!”

Anne Elkins, sales associate, 32 years:

Richard Siligrini, sales associate, 21 years:

Dave Gilbert, sales associate, 6 years:

“Dolcepunta for 7-fold ties and Ermenegildo Zegna for shirts.”

“Canali—I met Giorgio and he’s very cool.”

“Rag & Bone—casual and edgy.”

Tung To, men’s shoe manager/ buyer, 2 weeks:

Ethel Ardiles, women’s tailoring and fitter, 15 years:

Richard Bauman, men’s accessories buyer, 13 years:

Melissa Stanhewicz, sales associate, 3 years:

“Escada.”

“Ike Behar.”

“Catherine Malandrino.”

“Giorgio Armani.”

Alyssa DeVore, director of marketing and PR, 1 year “Missoni.”

WINTER 2009

BOYD.staffers.2.indd 126

9/4/09 3:43:35 AM

Q

Who was your most memorable Boyds customer?

Q

What is your favorite thing in your wardrobe?

Angie Satchell, customer service, 12 years:

Ramonita Farnesi, sales associate, 16 years:

Patrick Gigliotti, sales associate, 25 years:

Rudy Robinson, customer service, 15 years:

“Jamie Foxx.”

“Carly Simon.”

“Eric Clapton.”

“Rev. Jesse Jackson— what a great guy!”

Leo Morales, customer service, 7 years:

Janice Probinksky, sales associate, 7 years:

Marina Yoshpa, sales associate, 4 years:

Michael Frankel, sales associate, 11 years:

“Donovan McNabb.”

“Danny Glover.”

“Kevin Costner.”

“Sidney Poitier.”

Tom Nicolazzo, manager, 30 years: “253 bow ties.”

Jerry Bryer, women’s shoe buyer, 3 years: “My Prada loafers.”

Brian Skyers, sales associate, 36 years:

DeAnn Hunt, customer service, 5 years:

“My Santoni handmade shoes.”

“Prada black patent wedges—love ’em!”

John Clementi, sales associate, 30 years:

Samantha Schultz, sales associate, 1 year:

“Hamilton custom shirts.”

“My Jimmy Choo studded clutch.”

Christina Savino, women’s manager/buyer, 1 month:

Jennifer Doss, marketing, 4 years: “My Missoni scarf.”

“My handbag collection!”

FA L L

BOYD.staffers.2.indd 127

•

WINTER 2009

/

127

9/8/09 1:42:11 PM

Q What’s your most important fashion advice?

Joe Augustine, men’s contemporary manager/buyer, 3 days: “Always, always wear your jacket buttoned. You would be amazed at how much this improves your overall appearance!”

Q

What was your most memorable moment at Boyds?

128

/

FA L L

•

Bill Bolling, sales associate, 31 years:

Janet Woolman, sales associate, 19 years:

Howard Eisenberg, sales manager, 44 years:

Lauren Hering, sales associate, 3 years:

“In men’s clothing, choose the dressier piece—you can always dress it down.”

“It’s all in the details— pocket squares, cufflinks and belts.”

“A man’s tie should fall at the top of his belt buckle.”

“Always have confidence in yourself. If you’ve got it, flaunt it. And if you don’t, act like you do!”

Ron Condello, sales associate, 1 year:

Joe Crimaldi, sales associate, 26 years:

Fran D’Ambrosio, buyer, 3 years:

“Every man should own at least 10 dress shirts— three solid white, two solid blue, three stripes and two checks.”

“You can always count on the classics.”

Mel Williams, valet parking manager, 20 years:

Chester Reid, credit, 25 years:

Diane Diaz, customer service, 9 years:

John Donahue, sales associate, 22 years:

Nick D’Aquanno, credit, 35 years:

“When the Dalai Lama came in with a friend of his to shop.”

“Our annual holiday party.”

“Moving from 12th and Market.”

“When I met my wife in 5th floor Accounting.”

Ross Gomer, sales associate, 5 years:

Arnie Gelb, sales associate, 35 years:

Kathy McClain, customer service, 13 years:

Armando Silva, tailor shop manager, 4 years:

“Helping Bernard Hopkins put together an outfit for the ESPYs.”

“Dancing with Jeff at my son’s bar mitzvah.”

“The Eagles charity event.”

“Fitting the governor of Delaware and Jamie Foxx at the same time.”

“Make sure you leave your keys with the valet!”

“Be yourself. Wear what makes you feel good— and accessorize!”

WINTER 2009

BOYD.staffers.indd 128

9/4/09 2:37:02 AM

A MAN TRUSTS THAT A WOMAN KNOWS trussini right.indd 1

9/3/09 8:00:54 PM

{ keeping time }

Make an enduring statement with the

perfect watch Certain looks may lose their luster, but classic styles withstand the test of time.

Investing in a classically styled timepiece will provide you with the perfect accessory both today and in years to come

A. Lange & Sรถhne Patek Philippe

Lange 1

Twenty~4,

18k yellow gold on

Ref. 4910

brown crocodile strap

Stainless steel set with Baume & Mercier

diamonds on

Hampton Classic XL

bracelet

Stainless steel on

IWC

brown alligator strap

Portuguese Chronograph Automatic Stainless steel on black crocodile strap

Breitling Chronomat B01 Stainless steel on

Chopard Happy Sport Stainless steel with floating diamonds on black alligator strap 130

/

FA L L

โ ข

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust White gold set with diamonds on bracelet

ALL TIMEPIECES SHOWN HERE ARE AVAILABLE AT GOVBERG JEWELERS AT BOYDS.

bracelet

WINTER 2009

BOYD.govberg.v2.tsk 42

9/3/09 4:29:04 PM

Boyd ad

9/2/09

10:52 AM

Page 1

E XPERIENCE ®

THE ENJOYMENT THAT

CAN ADD TO YOUR HOME ...

Home Theater Flat-Screen TVs Multi-Room Music Systems Concert-Quality Music Systems Home Automation Lutron Lighting Control Systems Motorized Window Treatments

OVERTURE was founded over 15 years ago with one mission in mind: to create a better everyday life for our customers. We have done this by providing our customers with the finest home electronic systems, custom designed to suit their needs and to exceed their expectations. Overture's dedication to detail and customer satisfaction is reflected in the many awards we have received and the accolades from our customers and the home electronics industry alike. We are nationally recognized as a leader in home theater, home audio, home automation, and lighting control.

There is much more to Overture than just great products and technology. Every system we design has in mind giving your home a relaxing and comfortable environment and making it more enjoyable. We realize that everything begins with understanding our customers’ needs, dreams and expectations. Whether you want a home theater system, multi-room music system, or would like to integrate your home's vital control functions, Overture makes shopping easy, enjoyable, and exciting!

Main Store:

Concord Pike (Rt 202) [ 2423 Wilmington, DE • 800-838-1812 w w w. o v e r t u r e a v. c o m

overture right.indd 1

•

Lewes Store:

1 at Nassau Bridge [ Route Lewes, DE • 888-645-1940

No Sales Tax in Delaware

9/3/09 8:01:34 PM

st james left.indd 2

9/3/09 8:02:24 PM

Join our wine bar AND SAMPLE OVER 6 0 VA R I E T I E S O F T H E FINEST WINES.

P H I L A D E L P H I A’S N E W E S T I TA L I A N W I N E B A R A N D R E S TA U R A N T Vino Restaurant & Lounge is the destination for chic Italian dining in Philadelphia. From the enticing menu featuring fresh and local ingredients to the unmatched ambiance and service, you’ll quickly realize why locals and out-of-towners alike are flocking to Vino.

LUNCH

DINNER

SUNDAY BRUNCH

SPECIAL EVENTS

F R E E PA R K I NG

L O C AT E D I N N O RT H E R N L I B E RT I E S O N T H E P I A Z Z A AT S C H M I D T ’S .

1001 N. SECOND ST

P H I L A DE L P H I A , PA 1 9 1 2 3

215 9232014

V I N O R E S TA U R A N T L O U N G E . C O M V I S I T W W W. O P E N TA B L E . C O M T O B O O K Y O U R R E S E R VAT I O N .

Vino right.indd 1

9/3/09 8:03:45 PM

❉ Hair ❉ Skin ❉ Massage ❉ Body

Hair by Jason Hallman/Art+Science Hair by Jason Hallman for Art+Science

“Philadelphia’s first Green and Sustainable Spa and Salon”

AVEDA

4259 Main Street ❉ Philadelphia, PA ❉ 19127 215-482-2242 ❉ www.artplusscience.com art & science left.indd 2

9/3/09 8:05:11 PM

{ the sporting life }

BY E V E R E T T P O T T E R

SKIING 1 MILLION ACRES, B.C. Revelstoke and Kicking Horse are North America’s new frontier of lift-served skiing IF YOU’VE EVER BEEN STUCK in ski traffic on I-70 in Colorado and longed

for a more remote mountain experience, consider heading north to British Columbia—not to the coastal mega-resort of Whistler Blackcomb, where you risk being bummed out by rain at the base, but to the interior of B.C., where you’re guaranteed light powder, freedom from crowds, gorgeous vistas and improved bragging rights when you return home.

The two up-and-coming B.C. resorts generating big buzz are Kicking Horse and Revelstoke, and they have a lot in common. Both are hard to get to: Prepare for a long flight and a lengthy (but traffic-free!) mountain drive. And both are big, demanding mountains, like Jackson Hole or Snowbird—family destinations, sure, but also places where hard-core skiers and boarders can really put testosterone levels to the test.

This is skiing’s new frontier, remote mountains that were colonized by heli-skiing operations and a handful of über-fit backcountry powder hounds. Now that they’ve opened as resorts, savvy skiers have discovered that the reward for a long road trip is a heli-skiing experience without the peril or expense of a helicopter, amidst jaw-dropping scenery.

Start with Kicking Horse, which opened in late 2000. You get there by flying to Calgary and then driving two-and-a-half hours along the TransCanada Highway to the mining and timber town of Golden, B.C. Kicking Horse had humble beginnings as a locals-only area called Whitetooth, accessed via a gravel road and a single-lane bridge, with a log cabin as a day lodge. The lone chairlift carried a few hundred skiers a day.

CONTINUED ...

Where is everyone? With endless mountain views, ample powder and freedom from crowds, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort offers that top-of-the-world feeling.

FA L L

BOYD.SportingOK.v6.tsk.indd 135

•

WINTER 2009

/

135

9/8/09 1:45:41 PM

But then Vancouver architect Oberto Oberti and partner Ballast Nedam Canada Ltd. arrived and spent $150 million U.S., with another $100 million scheduled to be spent here by 2010.

What really kick-started Kicking Horse was the installation of the

private guide and first tracks in the morning, all for $950 a night.

Then there’s Revelstoke, which takes “extreme” to greater heights.

The new kid on the block, it opened in late 2007 with a sizeable boast:

Golden Eagle Express gondola. Overnight, a 12,000-foot peak in the

Revelstoke claimed that in a few years it would be bigger than Whistler

Dogtooth Range of the Purcells, the exclusive domain of heli-skiing opera-

Blackcomb, currently the largest resort in North America and the setting

tions, became accessible by mere mortals. The gondola gave the resort a

for the alpine events of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

4,133-foot vertical drop, second in Canada only to Whistler Blackcomb.

Take the gondola to the top of CPR Ridge, and you encounter a

Now, Revelstoke is a working rail town with a population of about 8,500 people, hardly a world-class resort. But what gave the brash

near-vertigo-inducing panorama of the jagged Canadian Rockies and

boast some heft were the surroundings. Revelstoke is smack dab in the

Selkirk Mountains. Kicking Horse’s four dozen marked runs are mere sug-

Monashee Mountains, one of the most legendary heli-skiing grounds. The

gestions. Basically, if you can see it, you can ski it. From CPR Ridge and

Monashees average 500 inches of powder a year—that’s more than 40

Redemption Ridge, you can drop in from any of 70 inbound chutes, some

feet of snow—and a heli-ski trip here has long been the stuff of dreams.

of which are breathtakingly close to vertical. The steep head walls drop

Suddenly, for the price of a lift ticket, anyone could access these

into broad bowls, which funnel down to gladed runs and mogul fields.

legendary powder fields with a trip up 8,029-foot Mt. Mackenzie. That’s

Exhaustion and exhilaration are partners here. And if you have novices in

the resort mountain, heavily treed below, with alpine bowls above. It

your family, note that there is a beginner’s way down from the summit.

amasses an impressive 480 annual inches of light, dry snow yearly, just

The town of Golden will never rival Aspen for amenities, but there are still some niceties for visitors. Foremost are the Eagle Eye Suites, a

136

come with butler service, breakfast and dinner for two, lift tickets, a

shy of the 500-inch mark.

At the beginning of its second season, 2008–09, Revelstoke surpassed

pair of luxury accommodations on the second floor of the summit lodge,

both Whistler and Vail for vertical, boasting 5,620 feet, with 32 trails, four

which houses the gondola terminal and Eagle Eye Restaurant. The suites

alpine bowls, four lifts, two gondolas and two quads, all high-speed. The

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.SportingOK.v6.tsk.indd 136

9/3/09 5:15:33 PM

Heli-cious descent: For skiers who want entire peaks to themselves, Revelstoke provides helicopter access to a half-million acres in the Monashee Mountains (opposite top). And for those who prefer to find creature comforts at the summit, the lodge atop Revelstoke’s Mt. Mackenzie fills the bill. The gondola seen at lower left is one of two at the rapidly expanding resort. This page: High above a cloud bank, a skier raises a cloud of powder at Kicking Horse.

skiable acreage is now 3,031. In short, it’s enormous and getting more so.

What vaults Revelstoke into the potentially great resort category is that it offers lift-served skiing, snow-cat skiing and heli-skiing, all from the moun-

and Selkirk Mountains is pretty inspiring. Right now, the coolest place to sleep is the newly opened Nelsen Lodge, a luxury boutique hotel at the base.

The future? The owners claim the skiing could be developed to the

tain base. Just carry your skis, buy the appropriate pass, and go. No other

point where Revelstoke would have 6,000 vertical feet and 10,000 skiable

mountain in North America can deliver that. The numbers that go along with

acres, which would make it by far the biggest resort in North America.

it tell the tale: The snow cat gets you to an additional 5,000 acres, while the

The plan is for a four-season resort that in 15 years will have 130 trails,

heli-skiing option opens up an astonishing 500,000 acres of wilderness.

5,000 lodging units and an 18-hole golf course.

If Revelstoke has an issue at this point, it’s that it’s too tough for any

But for now, go and ski this uncrowded hill while it’s still in its infancy.

but solid intermediate skiers and above. You won’t be pleased if you’re

And if your friends give you a blank stare when you tell them where

a novice—not when more than half of the mountain is rated “advanced”

you’ve been, that will be a good thing. The secret isn’t out yet.

and there are only two green runs. Good skiers test their mettle on that nearly 5,700-foot vertical, and multi-mile runs like Snow Rodeo and Devil’s

KICKING HORSE MOUNTAIN RESORT, B.C.

Club can be an endurance challenge. It also helps to be comfortable in

GETTING THERE: Fly to Calgary, rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and then drive two-

powder, since Revelstoke gets plenty of it.

and-a-half hours to Golden, B.C.

The other challenge? Getting here. Revelstoke is located six hours from

www.kickinghorseresort.com/winter

both Vancouver and Calgary. As for the town, you won’t find the comforts of Jackson Hole. But the architecture, a mix of Victorian, Queen Anne and Dutch Revival, is authentically charming, and the backdrop of the Monashee

REVELSTOKE MOUNTAIN RESORT, B.C. GETTING THERE: Fly to Vancouver or Calgary, and then rent a four-wheel-drive vehicle for the six-hour drive. Alternatively, take a flight into regional Kelowna Airport, followed by a

E V E R E T T P O T T E R , a contributing editor to Ski magazine,

two-and-a-half-hour drive.

has skied on four continents.

www.revelstokemountainresort.com/revelstokemtn

FA L L

BOYD.SportingOK.v6.tsk.indd 137

•

WINTER 2009

/

137

9/3/09 5:16:06 PM

To sit, to sleep, to dream.

Imagine a sleeper comfortable as both a sofa and a bed. Introducing the Comfort Sleeper™

by American LeatherÂŽ, with five inches of plush sleeping comfort, no bars or springs and real-sized mattresses with room to stretch. So luxurious, you have to feel it to believe it.

1604 West Route 70

Cherry Hill, NJ 08002

856-665-1911

www.uniqueinteriors.com

Expertly-crafted furniture made-to-order in Dallas, Texas and ready to ship from our factory in 20 days.

unique left.indd 2

9/3/09 8:09:28 PM

Homemade Pasta, Best of Philly速

le castagne

WbOZWO

rich in architecture, culture & cuisine. le castagne brings a bit

[O\UWO

of milan to rittenhouse square. modern northern italian cuisine in the tradition of the sena family.

le castagne

ristorante italiano

1920 chestnut street || philadelphia 215.751.9913 || www.lecastagne.com

Boyds FP.indd 2 le castagne right.indd 1

8/8/08 9/3/09 1:41:45 8:12:10 PM

{ grape }

C l o s Tr i g u e d i n a :

GORGEOUS MALBEC FROM CAHORS

|

BY C Y N T H I A H U R L E Y

It’s fall. You can feel it and smell it in the breeze. Ever since I stepped

that in the 14th century, most of the wine being shipped out of Bor-

outside, I’ve been thinking about my earthenware pot of cassoulet

deaux was from Quercy, the region of which Cahors is capital. Some

doing a slow bubble on the stove. Is there any meal better for a day

of these very profits allowed the Bordelais to clear their marshy

with a little nip in the air? And, being a wine importer, I’m also think-

Medoc vineyards and develop their own winemaking business. The

ing about what to uncork with it, but this is not a real head-scratcher.

Bordelais often mixed in the superior Cahors grape juice to add sub-

Cahors, that powerhouse red from the southwest of France, is far

stance to their then rather amateurish, insipid wines.

and away my first choice. Great Cahors is one of the richest and inki-

One of the most appealing estates you can visit in the Cahors

est wines you’ll ever put in your mouth. And the history of Cahors is

region is Clos Triguedina. The name comes from the medieval lan-

as rich as the taste. I’ll give you just a sip of that.

guage Occitan. “Me trigo de dina” means “I’m longing to dine,”

Cahors is a very old wine town, planted by the Romans, to the east of Bordeaux. The people of Cahors were making wine when the Bordelais were still drinking beer. Their wines would

which is probably what travelers said as they passed through Cahors on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela.

Clos Triguedina makes a wine called Prince Probus to commem-

float west along the Lot River to Bordeaux, where the Bordelais would extract heavy taxes and sell the wines to markets in

Custodian of a family tradition dating back to the time of Louis-Philippe,

northern Europe.

vintner Jean-Luc Baldès (above, left) puts grapes in a prune oven. Grown in a

In his book Wines of South-West France, Paul Strang tells us 140

/

FA L L

•

sun-kissed Cahors vineyard (top right), grapes are harvested lovingly by hand.

WINTER 2009

BOYD.grape.1.rg.indd 140

9/3/09 4:47:32 PM

di bruno right.indd 1

9/3/09 8:13:34 PM

(Clockwise from left): Malbec grapes grow in clusters on the vine, barrels fill a commodious cellar and vineyard rows promise tomorrow’s sipping indulgence under the supervision of Monsieur et Madame Baldès.

A Scotsman in Côtes du Rhône: McKinlay sold his information technology business to retire on a vineyard. But the extraordinary land on the slopes of Mont Ventoux drew him deeper into the new venture.

orate the action by the Roman Emperor Probus in 280,

ing the way Cahors used to taste in the pre-phylloxera

which put the winemakers of Cahors officially back in

days. Phylloxera vastatrix is that very nasty sap-sucking

business after a previous edict had outlawed winemak-

insect that nearly wiped out all the vineyards of France

ing outside Italy. Apparently, growing wheat was not

in the latter 19th century.

nearly as interesting as making wine and that part of their

In the past, Black Wine was made by baking the

agricultural obligation was being neglected. The plucky

grapes in the oven, pouring them into a saucepan and

folks from Cahors had largely ignored the ban, but it was

then boiling them to remove most of the water. Today’s

good to be out in the open again. The wine called Probus

Black Wine is made by putting the grapes in a wooden

is powerful, racy, silky, harmonious, first-class, and you

box with grills on the bottom and blowing in warm air to

should probably drop whatever you are doing and go and

shrivel them. The grapes are then pressed, fermented,

buy a bottle or three. Sorry. It’s easy to get carried away

and aged in new oak barrels for 18 months. The wine

with the taste of this wine. It is splendid.

is dark (although not really black), smoky and delicious.

Etienne Baldès planted Clos Triguedina in 1830.

Today, Jean-Luc Baldès is the eighth generation to be

Uncork some Cahors tonight; it’s the finest expression of Malbec in the world.

in charge of the winery. The domain makes three red wines I particularly love: Clos Triguedina, which is a

CLOS TRIGUEDINA

blend of 80% Malbec (known locally and historically as

TASTE | RICH, DARK, BERRY FLAVORS, SMOKY, SPICY, LONG-LIVED

Auxerrois), 15% Merlot and 5% Tannat; Prince Probus,

BEST DRUNK WITH | CASSOULET, RICH STEWS

which is 100% Malbec; and The New Black Wine (also

BEST YEARS | 2005, 2006

100% Malbec), which is made in the style approximat-

PRICE | CLOS TRIGUEDINA: $25, PRINCE PROBUS: $50, THE NEW BLACK WINE: $60

142

/

C Y N T H I A H U R L E Y is an importer of French wines and

WHERE TO FIND IT | VINO RESTAURANT LOUNGE, 1001 N. 2ND ST.

a frequent writer on the subject.

(ON THE PIAZZA AT SCHMIDT’S) (215-923-2014)

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYD.grape.1.rg.indd 142

9/4/09 12:59:18 AM

Kirk R. Brandow, M.D. Cosmetic Surgery

100 Presidential Blvd. / Bala Cynwyd, PA / 610.617.7949 110 East Maryland Avenue / Somers Point, NJ / 609.653.2220

brandowclinic.com

brandow right.indd 1

9/3/09 8:16:20 PM

{ good company }

Sartorial socials In recent months Boyds has hosted everyone from Hollywood to local charities to world-renowned master tailors. Here are some highlights from selected events.

THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST 1. Boyds became the set of a Hollywood film, The Best and the Brightest, starring Neil Patrick Harris.

1.

1

THE WORLD OF BRIONI Top talent from Brioni visited Boyds to share sartorial wisdom.

2. Francesco Marrone, master tailor (center), Todd Barrato, executive vice president of Brioni (left), and guest.

6

2

3. Ross Gomer and Brioni master tailor Francesco Marrone assist James Gentchos in selecting the perfect fabric.

KAPPA ALPHA PSI At a reception for Kappa Alpha Psi, fraternity members celebrated Mr. Robert Bogle’s appearance in BOYDS Magazine.

4. Left to right: Richard Lee Snow, executive director; Robert W. Bogle; an unidentified guest; Olankanle Ekundare; Keith Richardson; Stanley Simpson; Alonzo Kitrells.

3

5. Left to right: Jeff Glass; Joseph Meade, Jr.; Spencer T. Bruce, deputy executive director; Dr. Joseph Meade.

7 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY Boyds hosted a party for patrons of the museum.

6. Hilarie and Mitchell Morgan, Kent Gushner 7. Craig and BJ Spencer, Ralph Yaffe

4

GALILEO’S TELESCOPE 8. For the first time ever, Galileo’s telescope left Florence to be shared with Medici scholars, Italian dignitaries and Philadelphia’s fashionistas at Boyds.

Gazing through the telescope is Martha McGeary Snider, chair of the Medici Archive Project.

8

5

144

/

FA L L

•

WINTER 2009

BOYDS.events.v7.sv.indd 2

9/8/09 1:35:37 PM

gucci right.indd 1

9/3/09 8:18:35 PM

brioni left.indd 2

9/3/09 8:21:17 PM