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H A M I LT O N J E W E L E R S . C O M PRESIDENT Hank B. Siegel VICE PRESIDENT Donna J. Bouchard VICE PRESIDENT David S. Kaster VICE PRESIDENT Anne Russell
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4 Welcome Letter 6 Princeton Strong 8 A Helping Hand 10 As Seen On 12 Game On! 18 Color Crush 20 TUDOR’s Naval Heritage 22 Royal Lineage 24 Blue in the Face 30 Just Reward 34 Hamilton Archives 35 Celebrating a Legacy 48 Fashion in Motion 54 A Taste for Elegance 57 Let Yourself Float 58 Serving Up Dreams 62 Giving Back 64 Hamilton Gift Guide 78 Hart’s Desire 80 Watch for the Watch 86 Craftsmanship’s New Home 88 Well Watched 90 Can Rolex Save the Sea? 92 6 Dream Tours 96 Party Perfectly
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102 Vows With a View 108 Soup’s On 114 Kitchen Incarnations 118 No Place Like Home 124 There’s Just One Taos 126 Hamilton Happenings 128 Vino’s Partners 130 3 Ways to Wellness 132 A Cut Above 136 Back to Basics 140 Making Personal Spaces 144 Brilliant Beauty 146 U.S. Muscle 148 Hamilton Family of Brands 150 Red & Rowdy 152 Birds of a Feather
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dear friends,
Welcome to a new season and to our winter 2021 issue of ACCENT magazine, which we are pleased to send to you with our compliments. Hamilton strives to create beauty and happiness, and to help our clients celebrate all of life’s moments. Despite the challenges that 2020 has presented, commemorative occasions and happy events continue to occur, and we treasure being a small part of your life celebrations. Our store teams have enjoyed seeing many of you as we commit to provide a safe and comfortable shopping experience for our associates and guests. We hope the topics and features presented in these pages provide a bit of a respite and that you enjoy the content, imagery and stories that will help to remind you of your own opportunities to celebrate. Wishing good health to you and yours, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.
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THE PRINCETON COMMUNITY AUCTION, PRESENTED BY HAMILTON JEWELERS.
As the world knows, March 2020 presented us with COVID-19 and the start of unprecedented times, emotions and an entirely new way of life. With the virus came an almost immediate deterioration of business activity, particularly involving small businesses. When the Siegel family of Hamilton Jewelers noticed small businesses in downtown Princeton shuttering only a week or so after the imposed shelter-in-place order took effect, they knew action was needed. Being a local business itself and having been a part of Mercer County for more than 100 years and four generations, Hamilton decided to put together an auction to support the local business community.
“The Princeton Community Auction was born with the specific goal of ensuring that the Princeton community stood tall on the other side of the pandemic.”
The Princeton Community Auction was born with the specific goal of ensuring that the Princeton community stood tall on the other side of the pandemic. With the sole intent to support local businesses most adversely affected by COVID-19, Hamilton created, funded and administered an online auction from April 20 to May 20, fueled by donations made by local businesses and individuals. Following the call to neighbors for donations, the community took up the cause with enthusiasm and creativity, with the inherent spirit of the town overwhelmingly embracing the initiative. Two weeks into the auction, a whopping 600 bidders had registered to win more than 125 items with an amazing diversity of options. From merchant gift cards to a private pub crawl to naming your own ice cream flavor at The Bent Spoon, the auction gained traction quickly and the bidding was in motion! The assortment of items was vast and even included creative excursions that people would not otherwise have access to or perhaps even be aware of. From private golf outings to a behind-the-scenes tour of Hamilton Jewelers, a private tour of the Princeton University Art Museum with museum director James Steward and local pieces of artwork, the variety made for an exciting online experience while thousands were glued to their computers working from home. Individuals came forward to donate their time and expertise as well. From private basketball lessons to yoga and meditation training to massage therapy, the neighborhood came together to support each other in a heartfelt display of generosity. Lifelong Mercer County resident Laura Desai contributed more than one item to the auction. Desai is the head of school at YingHua International School of Princeton, a certified yoga teacher and former human resources professional. She offered up all her talents to benefit local business. From her personal offerings of restorative yoga sessions
and a resume review and workshop, Desai also found it important that the school get involved in the auction. “As a school, we have been very involved in helping the community throughout this crisis in a variety of different ways,” Desai said. The auction not only provided a platform for community members to contribute toward local business relief but also created a way for local businesses to help each other. Local business owner and Princeton resident Dariusz Kobajlo also donated his talents to the auction, as he knew what the situation was like for small businesses in the area. “We were struggling too but I wanted to give back to people in Princeton,” Kobajlo said. Through his business, Photography by Dariusz Kobajlo, he shared his work and passion in an effort to support the local businesses he had seen suffering: Kobajlo gave an engagement photo session for bidders. When the auction concluded, approximately $40,000 had been raised to support a group of local businesses that applied for funding. The receipt of funding proved to be an invaluable stopgap to many who were awaiting alternative forms of government assistance and helped several entities stay afloat long enough to get back on their feet. The auction proved to be an amazing demonstration of compassion and kindness for others, not unexpected from the vibrant and supportive Princeton community and its surrounding region.
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HOW HAMILTON SUPPORTED OUR COMMUNITIES AT COVID-19’S ONSET.
“One of Hamilton’s core values is relationships, and the opportunity to show our commitment was perhaps never stronger than with the onset of COVID-19.”
One of Hamilton’s core values is relationships, and the opportunity to show our commitment was perhaps never stronger than with the onset of COVID-19. It was “all hands on deck” as we worked across teams and divisions to help our communities in both the Princeton and Palm Beach regions. Hamilton’s Insignia Division, normally sewing ribbons and sashes for heritage and civic societies, switched gears a bit to dedicate sewers to creating beautiful double-sided, lined and washable face masks. The masks were donated to various charitable organizations including The Arc of Palm Beach County and Stand Down in West Palm Beach, which provide services for veterans in the area. To add to the gesture of unity, of course it didn’t hurt that the fabric was red, white and blue.
Lastly, Hamilton partnered with a local sandwich shop to deliver dinner to Princeton Medical Center, which had reached capacity in its ICU but was still accepting patients. These healthcare professionals were the epitome of dedication to serving our community through unimaginable conditions and remain committed to doing whatever is necessary to keep everyone healthy. The foundation of giving back to our communities is one cornerstone of our business acumen that has been passed down through four generations of the Siegel family. As you might hear a family member say, “It’s not enough to just run a business in our communities. We live here, and we’d be nothing without the people that have supported us through the good times and the tough times. The least we can do is provide assistance in return.”
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Betsey and Andrew Siegel donated a lunch on behalf of Hamilton to the Princeton police, fire and EMS departments to show our appreciation for frontline workers who remained steadfast in their commitment to serve and protect during the unprecedented crisis. Another round of driving in the
neighborhood brought Betsey and Andrew to Greenwood House in Ewing, N.J., to deliver lunch from a favorite local pizzeria to support the team at the facility, which was hit hard by the pandemic.
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celebrity bling THE JEWELRY PIECES FAMOUS WOMEN WEAR ON THE RED CARPET ARE AS GLAMOROUS AND STUNNING AS THEY COME.
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Top left, Dakota Fanning dazzled at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, as she wore an elegant pair of yellow diamond earrings highlighted by diamonds and a matching necklace, both from Chopard’s Red Carpet Collection. Top right, Scarlett Johansson made an accessories statement at the 2019 Governor’s Awards in a pair of gold, diamond and ruby Double Claw earrings designed by Hanut Singh.
Top left, at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival, Kristen Stewart accessorized her Chanel gown with the iconic brand’s L’Esprit du Lion brooch in 18K white gold and diamonds. Top right, Saoirse Ronan wore Chopard earrings featuring 34.88 carats of pear-shaped emeralds and 22.79 carats of diamonds set in platinum to the 76th Golden Globe Awards.
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IT MATTERS NOT WHETHER YOU WIN OR LOSE, BUT HOW YOU’RE BEDECKED WHEN YOU PLAY.
All prices upon request. From top, platinum and 18K yellow gold three-stone ring with 8-carat fancy yellow cushion-cut diamond flanked by two colorless trapezoid diamonds with fancy yellow and colorless diamonds down the sides Platinum three-stone ring with 8-carat emerald-cut center and trapezoid side diamonds Straight line diamond bracelet hand-wrought in platinum with oval diamonds totaling 23 carats Straight line fancy yellow diamond bracelet with cushion-cut diamonds totaling 31 carats and handcrafted in 18K yellow gold
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Platinum three-stone ring with 6.5 carat cushion-cut center with Cadillac-cut side diamonds
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From top, stunning starburst design ring in 18K white gold totaling 9 carats, $27,500 Flexible stretch diamond bracelets, available in rose, white or yellow gold, from $22,500 Flexible seven-row ring with diamonds totaling 6 carats, $16,000 Chopard Happy Sport Watch in 18K rose gold with a diamond bezel and floating diamonds in dial, $39,400
JEWELRY All prices upon request. From top, distinctive five-coil bracelet with 9 carats total weight of baguette diamonds wrapping end to end, handcrafted in 18K white gold Brilliant station bracelet with multishaped fancy-cut diamonds including oval, marquise, emerald-cut and pear-shaped crafted in 18K white gold Breguet Reine de Naples timepiece with mother-of-pearl dial and diamond bezel on burgundy crocodile strap, 18K white gold, self-winding movement with power reserve
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Exceptional 7-carat rectangular emerald-cut solitaire ring handmade in our tapered 18K rose gold “sculpture� setting
VENETIAN PRINCESS COLLECTION
THE FORCE 10 BRACELET BY FRED IS A SPECTRUM OF VIVID HUES.
Versatile, ever-changing and customizable down to the smallest detail, the Force 10 bracelet responds to every whim or desire. This season, its buckle joins the fun with a new multicolored version, as lively as it is joyous. One of the first sports-oriented pieces in the history of jewelry, the Force 10 bracelet encapsulates values that are strong and timeless. Among them are willpower, passion and a taste for challenges, the desire to excel, sincerity, courage and determination. Today, these shine through in the new Color Crush buckle.
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Seven exquisite precious stones form a composition in an inspirational blend of colorful shades. Each one embodies an aspiration or characteristic common to both sexes: ruby for passion and persistence, garnet for harmony, yellow sapphire for wisdom. Tsavorite for discipline and vitality, blue sapphire for intuition and compassion. Aquamarine for honesty, amethyst for strength and creativity. A lighthearted, playful rainbow set on an elegant white-gold or pink-gold base that radiates energy, well-being, self-confidence and joie de vivre. All that remains is to choose one of the many Force 10 cables and match it with a shade from your own special stone. Select a characterful hue or show your allegiance by picking out your favorite team’s color. Be as impulsive or irrational as you like. And no matter which combination you decide upon, this new Force 10 Color Crush buckle can be worn to celebrate happiness, your love of sport or simply your lust for life.
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THE TUDOR COLLECTION HAS A SELECTION OF MODELS THAT CELEBRATE THE BRAND’S MEMORABLE HERITAGE AS A SUPPLIER OF DIVERS’ WATCHES TO SOME OF THE LARGEST NAVIES IN THE WORLD OVER THE PAST SIX DECADES.
“For vintage watch enthusiasts, blue TUDOR divers’ watches are inextricably linked to the French navy.” This story dates back to the mid-1950s: 1954, to be precise. That was the year that TUDOR presented its first divers’ watch, reference 7922, one of the first professional instruments aimed specifically at this emerging discipline. TUDOR’s typical combination of a robust, technical product, positioned at an accessible price, made this divers’ watch the ideal option for any organization carrying out large-scale underwater activities. The French navy was one of them. Building on the recent innovations of a small group of officers with a passion for underwater exploration, it had the benefit of a unique expertise concentrated at the GERS (Groupe d’Études et de Recherches Sous-Marines, or Undersea Study and Research Group). It was this organization that contacted TUDOR in 1956 to evaluate the suitability of the brand’s models for equipping the French navy’s combat swimmers. What followed was more than half a century of TUDOR watches on the wrists of divers from the largest navies in the world.
For vintage watch enthusiasts, blue TUDOR divers’ watches are inextricably linked to the French navy. In the mid-1970s, this institution, which had trusted TUDOR to deliver robust, technical watches for nearly 20 years, opted for blue. For several years, the brand had offered a blue alternative to the classic black dial typical of the divers’ watches of the time. This feature, coupled with the specific inscriptions engraved on the back (M.N. together with the last two digits of the year of issue), which evoked a life of aquatic adventure, made these watches, dubbed “TUDOR MN,” extremely popular among collectors. It is to these models, and this period, that Black Bay Fifty-Eight “Navy Blue” alludes. In addition to the matte navy blue color of its dial and bezel, this model also adopts the proportions of this generation of watches. With its 39 mm diameter, it is ideal for narrow wrists, for those who prefer a smaller watch and, of course, for vintage enthusiasts. Its configuration on a fabric strap, also in navy blue and woven in France using traditional techniques, is the strongest visual evocation of the famous “TUDOR MNs.” These watches were in fact delivered to the French navy without TUDOR bracelets and were then fitted with various types of fabric straps, particularly woven ones.
TUDOR BLACK BAY FIFTY-EIGHT NAVY BLUE AVAILABLE NOW AT HAMILTON JEWELERS
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Today, the TUDOR collection comprises a number of references whose aesthetics allude to this heritage, with models either directly inspired by divers’ watches famously used by military divers, or presenting an allegory of life at sea.
BLACK BAY FIFTY-EIGHT “NAVY BLUE,” THE “FRENCH NAVY” BLUE
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royal lineage IN THE HISTORY OF MODERN WATCHMAKING, BREGUET IS REVERED FOR ITS TECHNICAL INNOVATIONS, DESIGNS AND PRECISION IN TIMEKEEPING.
Known for creating the tourbillon movement, gong-spring and countless other technical feats, Breguet is also notable for creating the world’s first wristwatch in 1812. Donned on the royal wrist of the queen of Naples, Caroline Bonaparte Murat—sister of Napoleon—Breguet was first to create a timepiece specifically to be worn on the wrist. Ovoid-shaped, strewn with gold threads and equipped with complicated movements, this first-of-its-kind timepiece is celebrated today in Breguet’s contemporary collection—Reine de Naples. Heralded as one of the most iconic collections for ladies’ watches, Breguet’s Reine de Naples Collection features a wide variety of metals, sizes, colors and styles. This year, Breguet is introducing the collection’s first-ever enamel dial with pure, bright white grand feu enamel, complete with numerals in celestial shades.
The off-centered chapter ring features dots, diamond-shaped markers and fleurs-de-lis, punctuated by a pear-shaped diamond at 6 o’clock. If the light is just right, the reflection allows for a glimpse of Breguet’s secret signature, which is placed at 3 o’clock. An 18K white-gold case with finely fluted sides houses the self-winding manufacture caliber 537/3, which has a power reserve of 45 hours. A briolette-cut diamond lends a touch of sparkle to the crown at 4 o’clock. The sapphire-crystal caseback reveals the movement of the watch. Each component is decorated by hand with great care. With this unparalleled heritage, it stands to reason that some of the most treasured historic figures have prized Breguet as their watchmaker of choice. From queen Marie-Antoinette to Napoleon and Winston Churchill, as well as partnerships with renowned institutions such as the Louvre and Carnegie Hall, Breguet watches continue to make their mark on arts and culture around the world.
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Against a pristine white background, the exploded Breguet Arabic numerals appear in celestial blue, as does the Breguet signature and the words “émaillé Grand Feu” (grand feu enamel). The alligator leather strap, fitted with a folding buckle set with 28 diamonds, echoes these heavenly hues. Adorning the circumference of the bezel and the dial flange are 117 diamonds in white gold. This new Reine de Naples 8918 model ticks to the rhythm of an automatic movement.
The mastery of the grand feu enamel technique creates dials with a unique grain and immutable colors. This delicate process requires the dial to be heated at a temperature above 800°C, giving the name to this traditional technique. The dial is heated in the kiln several times in order to create a natural sheen to the surface. Thanks to this venerable craft, the Breguet blued hands shine even brighter against the pureness of the white enamel dial.
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THESE FIVE CLASSIC PRECISION WATCHES WON’T MAKE YOU HOLD YOUR BREATH. THEY’LL JUST MOMENTARILY TAKE IT AWAY.
TAG Heuer 44mm Carrera Chronograph Sport, blue dial, stainless steel bracelet.
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TAG Heuer 39mm Monaco Chronograph, blue dial, black perforated leather strap.
Breitling Chronomat B01 42: Steel and 18 karat red gold case, blue dial on a steel and gold Rouleaux bracelet.
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Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight Navy Blue 39 mm watch with a steel case and fabric strap.
TAG Heuer 41mm Link Calibre 5, black dial, steel bracelet.
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GIFT GUIDE
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IN A YEAR LIKE THIS, WHAT YOU GIVE HER SHOULD BE MORE THAN A TOKEN OF YOUR LOVE. IT SHOULD CONVEY YOUR ADMIRATION FOR EXACTLY WHO SHE IS.
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ROBERTO COIN Roberto Coin epitomizes Italian luxury, blending modernity with the classical in each handmade design. The new Love in Verona Collection features the iconic four-petal flower pattern along the surface of each piece, which represents the architecture of the City of Gold and pays homage to Roberto Coin’s notable Princess Collection. New additions to the Princess Collection include necklaces featuring beaded strands of gold tassels, which elevate any look. And of course, each and every special piece features the designer’s signature: a tiny ruby placed by hand inside. Clockwise from left, Venetian Princess locket necklace in 18K yellow gold with tassel and diamond accents; Barocco diamond tassel necklace in 18K yellow gold; Royal Princess Flower flexible bangle in 18K yellow and white gold with diamonds; Love in Verona earrings in 18K yellow gold with diamonds; Love in Verona ring in 18K yellow gold with diamonds.
DAVID YURMAN Show the woman in your life how much you care by giving her a piece (or two) from the legendary brand’s 2020 offerings. The Starburst Collection, inspired by fireworks, features clusters of gold and diamonds, while the new Renaissance pieces reinvent the classic David Yurman Cable with the addition of precious stones, mixed metals and diamonds. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Clockwise from top, Starburst cluster necklace in 18K yellow gold with pavé diamonds; Starburst cluster earrings in 18K yellow gold with pavé diamonds; Renaissance ring with pearls, 14K yellow gold and diamonds; Renaissance ring in 18K yellow gold with full pavé diamonds; diamond Renaissance bracelet in 18K white gold.
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MIKIMOTO For more than a century, Mikimoto has been producing the finest quality cultured pearls; any one of these go-withanything gems is sure to become not only a treasured piece but a family heirloom. Choose from a piece in the M Collection, which features a modern take on the letter “M,” or a sparkly stunner from Morning Dew, inspired by nature’s dew drops.
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Clockwise from top left, Japan Collection Akoya cultured pearl necklace with diamonds in 18K white gold; M Collection Akoya cultured pearl pendant in 18K white gold; Morning Dew Akoya and Black South Sea cultured pearl and diamond earrings in 18K white gold; Morning Dew Akoya cultured pearl and diamond earrings in 18K white gold; M Collection Akoya cultured pearl and diamond earrings in 18K white gold.
POMELLATO This Milanese designer brand prides itself on its goldsmithing techniques, which are everapparent in its Iconica Collection. Iconica features a range of all-gold pieces, and the newest designs within it are slimmer and more minimalistic while still maintaining its unique aesthetic. These rose gold bangles, rings and hug-the-lobe earrings are the perfect everyday jewels for the woman who wants subtle sophistication that sparkles just enough. Clockwise from top, Iconica 18K rose gold bangle; Iconica 18K rose gold bangle with diamonds; Iconica 18K rose gold bangle with diamonds; Iconica 18K rose gold ring with brown diamonds; Iconica 18K rose gold ring with white diamonds; Iconica 18K rose gold earrings with brown diamonds; Iconica 18K rose gold earrings with white diamonds.
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hamilton archives How times have changed. While perusing our advertising archives, we found this Hamilton newspaper advertisement from Dec. 8, 1961 featuring Rolex watches. As one can see, prices were a bit different almost 60 years ago. For example, looking to the right, the Submariner shown was priced at $180 in 1961. If one were to find this vintage 1961 timepiece available today, the current selling price would be in the range of $30,000. Also shown is a Rolex ladies timepiece from the Orchid Collection. It was produced during this time period as an elegant alternative to the “Cocktail” watch...aptly named as such because ladies would wear this timepiece to more formal social gatherings. It would have been considered impolite to look at her watch during a festive soirée, so watchmakers keenly created a piece that resembled a beautiful jeweled bracelet that allowed for more discretion. Hamilton first established a relationship with the Rolex Watch Company in 1946, offering their Oyster wristwatches to the Delaware Valley for the first time in the region. Many years later, in the summer of 1977, the president of Rolex USA at the time, René Dentan, visited Irving Siegel in Palm Beach to write the first order to open the Hamilton account there. Hamilton is proud of our relationship with the Rolex brand spanning more than seven decades, which has grown to include extensive assortments of Rolex timepieces in our Rolex corners, as well as expert in-house service capabilities.
CELEBRATING A LEGACY R E M E M BE R I NG H A M I LTON J E W E L E R S CH A I R M A N M A R T I N R . SI EGE L B y
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Martin Siegel, Hamilton’s chairman, passed away on December 17, 2019. Through the last year, the outpouring of warmth from our communities, the jewelry and watch industry and friends of Hamilton has been extraordinary, as hundreds of notes, cards, tributes and acknowledgments were received from around the country and the world. It was amazing how Martin touched those he knew from all walks of life, in Mercer and Palm Beach counties and beyond. Having worked at Hamilton since 1955, Martin became president of the firm in 1968, guiding it through a period of growth and expansion, opening the Lawrence Township location in 1973, the Palm Beach location in 1976, and, with Hank, the Princeton location in 1986 and the Palm Beach Gardens location in 1988. His commitment to his communities was equal to that of his business, and his friendships far reaching and broad. Here, we pay tribute to Martin and the impact he had on those he encountered through his life and work.
As a child, Martin Siegel always looked forward to visiting his father’s jewelry store. The store was long and narrow, with a watchmaker and optician’s workshop in the back. Martin enjoyed walking the length of the store, looking at the displays and watching his father at work. Even as a young man, he enjoyed talking to clients and employees in the store and meeting new people. Upon graduating from the Milford Academy in Connecticut, Martin attended Duke University and then served in the U.S. Army artillery in Germany, returning home to New Jersey in 1955. He was still in his uniform, enjoying a nice welcome home dinner with his parents, when his father told him, “Please go out tomorrow, buy a suit and report to the Hamilton Jewelers store by 10 a.m., ready to work.” Thus began a career at Hamilton Jewelers that spanned more than six decades. Irving Siegel, Martin’s father, acquired the company in 1927, purchasing a jewelry store that had been founded in 1912. A former errand boy for a similar store in New York, Irving stocked everything from fine diamonds and watches to silver dresser sets and cigarette lighters. It didn’t take long for Martin to get a knack for his father’s business. He took a diamond grading course at the Gemological Institute of America and developed a natural feel for diamonds and gemstones. He had a merchant’s eye and instinctively recognized and appreciated quality, and he also was passionate about marketing and merchandising. In the 1950s, it was assumed that the next generation would carry on the tradition of a family business. Fortunately for Martin, he loved working at Hamilton and never wanted to work anywhere else. Martin married Denise Ulanet in 1956, and in the early days of his career, he often put in 10- to 12-hour days. The Hamilton Jewelers stores were open on Monday and Thursday evenings until 9 and it was not uncommon for Martin to come home for dinner with the family at 6 p.m. and return to the store at 7 p.m. to work the evening shift. But he always made time for those family dinners with Denise and the children. In 1968, Martin was appointed president of Hamilton, and from that point forward was instrumental in growing the Hamilton brand and business. Through his creative and innovative merchandising and marketing initiatives throughout his tenure, he laid the groundwork for successive generations of the Siegel family to carry on and expand his vision. Continuing through the 1970s, Martin created a store of distinctive style, bringing together the best of American and European designers, catering to what was now a large customer base from around the region, including prominent New Jerseyans, politicians and sports figures of the day. The foundation of his business philosophy was an emphasis on superior quality, relationship building and community leadership that enabled Hamilton Jewelers to grow from a regional store to a nationally recognized luxury industry leader with clients from all 50 states and around the globe. Nevertheless, it was important to Martin that Hamilton retain the spirit and personality of a family-owned business and the personal touch of the Siegel family.
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He continued to serve Hamilton Jewelers as chairman from 1994 until his death in December at the age of 86. The role of chairman, which he held for the last 25 years of his life, allowed him to mentor hundreds of Hamilton Jewelers employees, never hesitating to share his experience and knowledge. He was also eager to share his stories and experiences with others in the fine jewelry industry, and relished opportunities to attend industry events in his later years so he could catch up with colleagues. Irving and Martin Siegel, ca 1960
An Eye for Detail Martin Siegel’s colleagues admired his keen sense of design and value. He loved finding an unusual jewel or timepiece for clients, and could not help but select the most beautiful, finest quality pieces. He was a pioneer in launching new products in the local market and was among the first jewelers in the United States to order special Rolex timepieces from Switzerland with rare gem-set cases, bezels and stone dials for clients. Working with his wife for many years, they also discovered and launched many fledgling designers before designer jewelry was in fashion and before the brands became nationally recognized. Martin and Denise enjoyed bringing the finest and most unique collections to the clientele in the region, and always found show-stopping pieces to admire. Whether a 100-carat diamond on display, a fine Lalique crystal cocktail table flown in from Paris, a Cartier burgundy leather golf bag, a spectacular Patek Philippe timepiece or an incredible emerald in a Hamilton-designed ring, Martin believed in the power of a gift of fine jewelry to commemorate a special occasion and loved helping clients celebrate life’s moments. In keeping with the ways of his father, it was not uncommon for him to assist a young person looking for an engagement ring, accept no payment, and with a handshake, allow the purchaser to leave the store with the ring and make subsequent payments “whenever they could do so.” Inevitably, he would gain a customer for life.
Denise recalled their many trips to all corners of the world, always seeking the rare, unique and beautiful. “Through our 63 years together, traveling was always a highlight. And our trips—even the vacations—always included business. I remember a trip to Bangkok in the 1970s. We went to a ruby and sapphire cutter’s workshop, and Marty knew of course that gemstone color is best judged in daylight. They kept pulling down the window shades to make it difficult for Marty to see the real colors of the stones, and Marty kept putting up the shades to let the natural light in. The factory owners soon realized they could not fool Marty, and that he ‘knew his stuff.’ That was just an example of many occasions when he earned the respect of the many worldwide resources he dealt with.” Master jeweler Gustav Grundman, who sketches Hamilton Jewelers’ client-commissioned designs and then creates distinctive pieces by hand, said he always marveled at Martin’s eye for detail, his amazing memory, his sense of craftsmanship and his pride in quality work. “I respected him very much, and I miss him very much,” Grundman said. “When I met Martin Siegel in 1999, I felt he was someone who was simpatico. He always had something nice to say, and he liked to tell a lot of jokes,” Grundman said. “His memory was unbelievable. He was able to keep so many different things in his mind. He would even remember things like the combination to a safe 50 years later.” Grundman often creates three sketches for clients at Hamilton Jewelers so they can select the one they liked best. “Martin would always look at the three sketches and select the one that was chosen,” Grundman said. “His knowledge, his feel for the business was incredible. He was always cutting edge in terms of his thinking and kept up with the jewelry style for the period. He had it inside him.” Grundman said Martin stressed the importance of doing a job well. “He didn’t want you to rush things; he always focused on doing the best job possible to serve the customer,” Grundman said. “He had a great eye, and he was skillful at discovering beautiful antique jewelry too. He always loved what he was doing, and he was so proud when his grandson became a part of the business.”
Martin and Denise Siegel traveling as a Philco dealer, ca 1963
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Martin at H1912 storefront, ca 2014
An Openness to Innovation Anne Russell, Hamilton’s vice president for merchandising, said Martin Siegel was always looking for ways to develop and grow the family business, and was open to new ideas and new ways of doing things. He worked with jewelry workshops all over the world, yet was constantly looking for new and different resources and designers. “He was so excited about new designs and loved talking about the quality and how we should market them,” Russell said. She cited the creation of Hamilton’s vintage jewelry store, H1912, as an example of Martin’s business smarts and how he empowered employees to make decisions and grow. Martin offered guidance with all of the aspects of the newly created vintage business, from buying jewelry to merchandising to client engagement. When creating H1912, which is located on Nassau Street in Princeton a few doors down from Hamilton, Anne and Martin were a team throughout the process. “He was so wonderful to work with, a true merchant, so innovative. He saw my vision for the store and was so empowering to me on that project. He’d say, ‘If you believe it, you go with it.’ He also had an uncanny ability to know when I was having a bad day or doubting what I was doing. He would walk in my office and say I was doing a great job. He taught me to be more patient and to just go with my gut.” “He gave me a lot of autonomy,” Russell said. Siegel put his trust in his employees and wanted to see them grow, she said. “I try to manage that way now.” Russell said she will always remember Martin for his warmth and kindness. “He was so helpful and supportive, and was such a joy to work with,” she said. “He always asked me about my family first, and would come into my office every day when he was in Princeton, to sit with me and talk—first about how I was doing. Then he would talk about work and business. I’d never had a boss like that before.” Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman were a couple of the luxury retailers Russell had worked for. “A family business is a completely different experience. At Hamilton, I’ve had so many great moments. We all get caught up in our busy lives, but Martin always took that extra time to be warm and talk about family and life. For him it was all about people. There was a lot of love there.” Martin used to go to industry exhibitions with Russell. “Walking around a jewelry show with him was like walking with the mayor,” she said. “Everyone knew him. He was always stopping and shaking somebody’s hand, asking them how their family was doing, recalling a business transaction from years ago, or admiring a new creation.” The only problem Russell had attending the trade shows with Martin was keeping up with him. “Martin had more stamina and energy in his 70s that I did in my early 40s,” she said. “I’d say, Oh I’m finished; I just can’t walk anymore. He’d say he could keep going for a few more hours.” Similarly, Denise recalled, “We went to many industry shows each year, and as we walked the aisles, people would call out Marty’s name, eager to see him, to show him something new, to get his opinion, just to have Marty say hello. He especially tried to help young people and new designers starting out in the business. He also tried to help people he knew for years by giving them an order or offering advice.”
Sid Forbes, the owner of The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, first met Martin Siegel when he was building the mall in 1986. Forbes was sitting in a leasing trailer up the road from the construction site when Martin showed up one day and introduced himself. Martin and Denise were moving to a nearby community, and Martin and Hank wanted to see the plans for the shopping center to understand what was happening in the “new neighborhood.” Hamilton Jewelers had already been established in Palm Beach County with its store on the famous Worth Avenue in Palm Beach since 1976. Martin and Hank decided they wanted to open another store in the market and picked the location. The store has been there ever since the opening in 1988, having expanded four times and now as one of the only remaining original tenants.
Martin in Princeton store, ca 1995
“Marty loved building his stores. He personally supervised every detail. It was unbelievable,” Forbes said. “The design, the construction, he loved working on the details of all of it. The store at The Gardens Mall has been expanded and remodeled many times within the last 30 years, and he supervised that also. He was on the job every day.” Forbes said Martin always told him stories about when he worked for his dad, and how much he learned from him. “He used to tell me that when he was first in the business, his dad would stand next to him behind the counter when he was trying to sell something, and he would kick his ankle when he said something wrong. We laughed about that a lot.” Martin was involved in numerous charitable and civic organizations in Palm Beach, and had a lot of friends there, Forbes said. “He was respected because of the type of person he was. He was always ready and willing to help out a charity. He built a wonderful legacy. He was so proud of his son Hank when he took the helm at Hamilton, and when his grandson Andrew joined the firm. As the years went by, he couldn’t have been prouder. Everybody enjoyed being with him so much. He will be missed by all who knew him.”
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Martin and Irving Siegel with clients, ca 1960
Roberto Coin, Martin and Denise Siegel, ca 2005
Business Relationships That Spanned Generations “My grandfather had just passed away six months earlier, and I had won an award for best engagement ring design and was at the convention to receive it. I was walking holding this heavy award, wearing high heels and teetering through the halls. As I came downstairs I saw Mr. Siegel. He said, ‘What are you holding?’ When I told him about the award, he said, ‘I’m so proud of you. I’m so impressed.’”
Three generations of well-known jewelry designer Jade Trau’s family have worked with the Siegel family. The relationship with Hamilton started in 1949 with Jade Trau’s grandfather, a diamond cutter who sold to Irving Siegel, and then to Martin and Hank. Trau said the jewelry industry is very unique as a multi-generational family business. “I’m grateful for that and that I have the relationships I do because of that,” she said.
Trau said she felt like she was in the presence of her own grandfather. “He was there in the perfect moment, in the perfect time and space,” she said.
She joined their business and sold diamonds to Martin too, then later became a designer. She first met Martin in 1999 and says there is nothing she could have inherited in the business that is better than the relationship with the Siegels. “Martin was one of my biggest advocates and cheerleaders. I used to bump into him at the most random places,” she said, recalling how she was at an industry convention in Las Vegas a few years ago when she spotted Martin.
She recalled that Martin was trying to find a sushi restaurant because he was meeting his family. “We walked across the hotel together. It was a special moment. Martin seemed to always show up at those moments when I wanted support or love or positive reinforcement.” Jade Trau and Martin, ca 2017
Hank and Martin, ca 1994
Martin and Irving, ca 1961
Martin and Irving, ca 1970s
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Martin and Denise with Hank, ca 1958
Martin and Irving, ca 1956
Hank and Martin, ca 2003
Peter, Hank, Jeff and Martin
Martin and Joe Girardi, ca 2008
Siegel family with former president Bill Clinton, ca 2005
Lois Lichstein, Martin, Herbert Spiegel and Jack Lichstein
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Jeff, Heidi, Hank, Lisette, Martin, Denise, Peter and Kari Siegel, ca 2012
Denise and Martin Siegel, ca 1998
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Client with Martin, ca 2016
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Jack Morrison, the head of the Princeton Merchants Association, knew Denise Siegel before he met her husband. She had owned a gourmet shop in Millburn, N.J., that he enjoyed visiting when he lived there. “Five years later, I opened my store in downtown Princeton, and in walks Denise Siegel,” Morrison said. Morrison opened Nassau Street Seafood in 1982, and in 1987, his father passed away suddenly at a young age. Martin visited the store often, and the two quickly became friends. At first, Morrison did not realize that Martin was Denise’s husband. “He was the proverbial entrepreneur enthusiast, optimist and friend,” Morrison said. “He was always wanting to know how business was. He would say things like, ‘This is a good idea. Hang in there. You’re doing great.’” Morrison said he bonded with Martin like he was his own father. “He was not only a father figure, but obviously also a mentor. Our friendship never ended,” Morrison said. “When we built the Spring Street apartment and retail project in downtown Princeton, I became friends with Hank and the whole family. One of the true blessings in Princeton is the sense of community, and Marty was one of those blessings.” Morrison said when the Spring Street apartment complex and parking project was underway, Martin was struggling with health issues but still walked stairs with him to see the progress of the project. “Things were touch and go with his health, but he was such a fighter and optimist. He powered through it, and he was so excited about me pushing forward on the project. He was so sincere. We all should wake up in the morning and remember Marty and his spirit and keep ourselves alive that way.” Martin was a role model for all of the business owners in Princeton. “He never put on airs, even though he had taken photographs with U.S. presidents. He was kind to people whether he met them in the jewelry store or the deli—they were all his friends,” Morrison said. “He was by my side soon after I opened Nassau Street Seafood, and never left my side the rest of his life. He was an inspiration. As a local business owner, you need that to help you keep going. I’ve tried to help others in his style and fashion. I can’t emphasize enough his unselfish commitment to friendship, to helping guide others. There was never a moment you felt he didn’t have the time for you.”
Martin and Hank, check presentation to Nancy Kieling, ca 2005
Giving Back, Supporting Local Communities Martin passionately believed in supporting the communities that had allowed Hamilton to grow and prosper throughout its 100+ year history. Hamilton regularly supports more than 100 organizations annually in Princeton and Palm Beach, and Martin was engaged in civic issues starting in the 1960s. He was committed to helping improve the quality of life for people in the greater Mercer County area and served as a trustee at the Helene Fuld Medical Center in Trenton for many years. In 1984, he and Denise worked to develop the diabetes educational and informational center at Princeton Hospital. He loved supporting youth sports in Mercer, Bucks and Palm Beach counties, and renewed Hamilton’s sponsorship of the Trenton Little League for more than five decades. He also supported National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton, an organization that enriches the lives of youth in the city by combining tennis and education. Martin and Denise have been longtime supporters of Greenwood House, a home for the elderly. In 2003, the nonprofit recognized the Siegels for their leadership at a gala where President Bill Clinton was the featured speaker, and once again in May of 2019. In 2005, the Martin Siegel Community Fund of the Princeton Area Community Foundation was established to commemorate his 50th year at Hamilton Jewelers. The fund benefits educational, medical and arts organizations in the region. Former Princeton Township mayor Phyllis Marchand met Martin after she moved to Princeton in 1966. She didn’t know it at the time, but it turned out her closest friend in high school married Martin’s college roommate from Duke University. “I knew the Siegels because I knew of the philanthropic commitment they made to the community. They donated to McCarter Theatre, the schools, the food kitchens, the medical centers—everything. People always asked them for something for some auction, or to take a page in the ad program. I doubt they ever said no. I knew the reputation and the name before I knew Martin,” Marchand said. She and Martin struck up a friendship that lasted more than half a century. They would have lunch together and discuss things going on in Princeton. “Marty would sometimes run something by me when I was in office. It was a very lovely relationship,” Marchand said. Marchand said Martin was a man ahead of his time in business. “He took many of the employees under his wing. There was one in particular I recall. He insisted she had the ability to become a gemologist. He was 100 percent behind investing in his employees’ professional growth,” Marchand said. “Before he opened the H1912 store, he shared with me the ideas for that store and showed me some of the mockups of the ads he was planning. He paid attention to every little detail when it came to marketing materials, and was always thinking of new ways to do things that were professionally advantageous, but also very much things he thought the community and surrounding area wanted.” Marchand recalled how the Siegels raised money for so many organizations in the community. “The good works Martin did for so many organizations—whether it was Greenwood House or the hospitals or the Princeton Area Community Foundation—the entire family has that same commitment to community as Martin and Denise did. I always admired the family and the values they have.”
Carrying On the Family Legacy Hank Siegel grew up working part-time in the Hamilton stores and worked alongside his father for 40 years, becoming president of the firm in 1993. In business, he learned from his grandfather and father that fewer, extraordinary stores, a well-trained and client-oriented team and reinvestment in local communities were the keys to Hamilton Jewelers’ success. In both business and in life, Hank Siegel learned from observing his father about the importance of unconditional love, putting relationships first and living life with a sense of optimism. “In the last 10 years, many people said to us, ‘We love your father. He is really one of the greatest guys’ or ‘He’s our favorite’ or ‘He is such a special person.’ And they all meant it—hundreds of them!” Hank said. “He had an ability to truly connect with others in a unique way. It was more than the ‘Hi, how are you?’ level of engagement. He always made you feel welcome and greeted you with a warm smile.” Hank said he loved talking to his father about anything and everything. “If he gave you advice, he did so with the genuine intent of wanting to help you improve or make something better,” he said. “Dad had an amazing sense of optimism,” Hank said, and recalled a conversation about how his father always stayed so upbeat. “I focus on all of the good things in my life,” Martin told Hank. “If you make two lines, and list all of the bad things in your life in one line, and all of the good in the second line—and think about it—the first line is minuscule, and the second line is from here to the turnpike.” Martin was also known for his sense of humor and practical jokes. Whether dressing up as Santa at a company function or handing out exploding golf balls to his playing partners or reciting a funny family story over and over, he loved to make himself—and others—laugh. Denise recalled a trip to France. After visiting one of the Parisian workshops produced for Hamilton, “he humored me,” she reminisced, “by agreeing to take a participation cooking course in Provence with the wonderful chef Patricia Wells. As we drove through the beautiful countryside to our destination, we agreed on a course of action for Marty, who knew nothing about a kitchen or cooking...but lots about eating and the appreciation of food. We needn’t have worried! Within two hours all of the attendees called him the ‘tomato man’ because he took it upon himself to slice all the tomatoes for the week, and charmed everyone.”
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Hank’s son Andrew Siegel, who has worked at Hamilton for the past several years, grew up knowing Martin as his “Pop-Pop” and a giant he looked up to. “Growing up, he was the leader of the family, but he was also so soft and kind. He struck a balance between a no-nonsense outlook and warmth,” Andrew said. “He always showed us that with kindness, genuine curiosity and a good nature, you could go far.”
Andrew, Hank and Martin, ca 2019
Andrew, Kari, Peter, Hank, Ellie, Lisette, Ben, Denise, Martin, Jeff and Heidi Siegel, ca 2016
Andrew said his grandfather didn’t just know every name and every face. “He also remembered what you did, where you were from, what your kids’ names were, the last time he saw you. He knew all of this because he cared,” he said. “You could always see how interested he was in every person he met. In conversations, he was genuinely listening.” In fact, it was sort of a funny thing between all of the grandchildren to watch Pop-Pop pursue one of his favorite pastimes, which was to walk around town or the community and chat with people, and to find even a small connection with a stranger. Andrew said he made his family and employees all feel he was listening to them. “If people would channel kindness more and really be genuine and listen to people, the world would be a better place,” he said. “My grandfather really taught me that. I saw it all the time in the way he lived every day, especially at Hamilton.” Andrew wasn’t necessarily planning on joining the family business, and said there was no pressure from his parents or grandparents to do so. He had a successful consulting career, and was enjoying life in Atlanta even though he was working long hours and traveling a lot. Then one day he was sitting on his sofa and he thought, wouldn’t it be great to take some of what he had learned to a place where he has a family legacy, where he could genuinely have an impact? “I sat and thought about the first lesson I ever learned from my grandfather when I was probably 7. We were at the Jersey Shore on Long Beach Island. He propped me up on a windowsill, told me to look out at the ocean, and said, ‘Andrew, that’s the horizon. You can see everything up to a point, but even what you see is not the end. It’s just what looks like the end. There is more than what is just in front of you.’ I thought back to that moment when I was thinking about whether to come back to the family business or not,” Andrew said. “I had a feeling that there was more out there and more I could do, and maybe I could do it at Hamilton. My grandfather’s first lesson about the horizon beyond what you can see really influenced me in my decision to come home to Princeton. There was this feeling I had that I could come back and there was something more for me here. My grandfather, my dad and I could work together with the team, and I could apply what I had learned in management consulting to the family business.”
Andrew’s brother Benjamin remembered his grandfather as a family man. “He was so proud of our family and, as an extension of that, our family’s businesses. I constantly admired his passion for and dedication to Hamilton, and how he was able to use his passion to positively impact the lives of so many employees, clients and members of our community over the years. There were few things he loved more than an opportunity to make a connection with someone, and being in the stores was where I saw him do some of his best work in that regard. Whether he was passionately discussing a piece of jewelry with a client, cracking a joke to make an employee laugh or taking the time to introduce himself to someone visiting the store, he was always looking for the next opportunity to make someone’s day.” Benjamin concluded, “That’s what I loved most about my grandfather, and if you were ever lucky enough to have had your day made by Marty Siegel, odds are that meeting you made his day as well.” Echoing Andrew’s sentiments, Denise said, “Marty never forgot anyone! He remembered names—of his junior school teachers, his schoolmates, clients from 40 years ago—anyone he came in touch with was a treasured memory and a connection. He was a historian of Mercer County events...and could regale you with stories in a second if asked...and even if he wasn’t asked.” Andrew said the most important lesson learned from his grandfather was that “while business matters are important, they are secondary to how you treat people.” He tries to channel those lessons from his grandfather throughout each day as he works with clients, understands their needs and what they are looking for. “I think about him all the time when I am doing my work,” he said. Denise added, “Marty had that way about him. At ease meeting people, enjoying meeting people, anxious to meet people. Toward the end of his life, when things became more difficult for him, he would still push to walk around Princeton, greeting strangers on the street, going into the stores to ask the owners how things were and into the restaurants to say hello.
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“But after all else—other than family—Marty’s favorite thing was his business, and a day in one of the Hamilton stores or office made him happy, complete and content. In his later years, I would ask why he was pushing himself so much, and he would answer, ‘Because that is when I am the happiest!’”
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Andrew loved working with his grandfather and marveled at the way he asked him all the time what he was learning. “It was so remarkable to me that someone doing this so long and finding success in his field was trying to learn from me when I had just come on board,” he said. “Whether it was designing a new display case, hiring staff members, working with a client or picking a product, he
genuinely cared. His attention to detail was because of his passion. Little things mattered, like how long the leather on a watch display table was. I learned so much from him. How great it was that I got to work with him every day for two and a half years.”
“It’s all about the client...always has been and always will be. I want Hamilton to be known as the store that treats clients like family
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ART, ATHLETICISM AND BEAUTIFUL CLOTHING INTERSECT IN THESE STUNNING PHOTOGRAPHS, AS PROFESSIONAL DANCERS BRING ENSEMBLES TO LIFE.
Brooklyn-based husband-and-wife photographers Ken Browar and Deborah Ory share a love for fashion, dance and portraiture. That was the inspiration for their joint venture, NYC Dance Project, as well as their first book, published in 2016 and titled The Art of Movement. Now the couple portrays a happy marriage of fashion and dance in their second photo book, The Style of Movement: Fashion and Dance. Within the pages of this coffee-table treasure are arresting images the duo made of professional dancers across all disciplines, from modern to ballet, dressed to the nines in designer duds. Through their elegance and grace, these worldrenowned dancers showcase the vividness of beautiful designer garments from the likes of Oscar de la Renta and Halston. “Wearing clothing is about expressing emotion—just the way dance is,” writes designer Valentino in the book’s foreword. The intimate portraits on the following pages of these talented humans mid-dance show you exactly how it’s done. “Dance and fashion have the same goals: to inspire young generations with elegance and beauty, and to try to change the world gracefully,” says soloist Charlotte Landreau, photographed here in a gown by Dior.
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This page: Ballerinas in a Martha Graham Dance Company sextet look perfectly in sync in attire Graham designed for Night Journey. Opposite page: Donning costumes conceptualized by Norma Kamali for Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room, a pair of danseurs from Miami City Ballet make the tour en l’air look easy.
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This page, left: Feathers and flounce in this red-hot ensemble by Valentino complement the floaty movements of Tiler Peck, principal dancer of New York City Ballet, and vice versa. This page, right: American Ballet Theater’s Christine Shevchenko models a baby blue striped Iris van Herpen gown while en pointe. Opposite: Soloist Landreau’s delicate movements draw the eye to the curves of this van Herpen creation.
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let yourself float A SOAK IN A SENSORY DEPRIVATION TANK MAY BE JUST THE TREATMENT TO REFRESH YOUR BODY AND SPIRIT. By Darius Amos
Sensory deprivation tanks—aka float pods—create an environment free of outside stimuli, allowing the mind to relax as the user’s skin absorbs healthful minerals in the water.
“Really helpful” was the verdict of English actress Emma Watson when she discussed her sensory deprivation treatments with Vogue. And she’s far from the only celeb who’s sold. Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman and fivetime NFL all-pro J.J. Watt use REST to recover after football games. According to CBS Sports, Watt floats three times a week for 90 minutes a session. And NBA champion Steph Curry even teamed up with ESPN to create a short film about the sensory deprivation treatment he receives during basketball season. “It’s an opportunity to relax and get away from stress,” Curry says. “And it has a lot of physical benefits as well with all the salt.” Float pods can be custom-built to fit into a private residence, as reportedly was done in the house of actor Robert Downey Jr. But you needn’t be an A-lister to bring this therapy home. Companies such as Superior Float Tanks provide the equipment for residences all over the country. For roughly $29,000, Virginia-based Superior will sell and install a float tank like its Evolution Float Pod, which features a modern curved design, micron filtration to reduce mold and mildew, stainless hardware and cozy bench seating. An upgraded pod is Superior’s Revolution Float Orb, at $32,000. Its fiber-optic ceiling creates a “galaxy” effect that can put the subject into a Zen-like state. And for those with a little more space, an open float pool in a dedicated room provides ultimate relaxation. Superior works with Floataway, a company that developed a system to specifically regulate temperature and humidity in open float pool rooms. We should all be so deprived.
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You wouldn’t think “deprivation” would be an indulgence, would you? But by shutting out light, sound and the mind’s distractions, sensory deprivation tanks—otherwise known as float pods—can induce a luxurious state that hovers between meditation and sleep. And while they’re quieting your mind, they’re restoring your body, gently elongating the spine, soothing the skin and relieving built-up tensions in knotted muscles. Yes, this is indulgent. You’re forgetting electronic beeps and your “things to do” list. You’re floating. The warm, mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea have a similar flotation effect. But you don’t have to journey to Israel to achieve such buoyancy. Right here in the U.S., the handy acronym REST identifies something called restricted environmental stimulation therapy (sometimes it begins with “reduced” instead) that promises to sensory-deprive you all the way to a wonderful recharge. Destination resorts such as The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pennsylvania, and Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, are known for their REST treatments, as are Float On in Portland, Oregon, and True REST Float Spa in Parsippany, New Jersey. People receiving REST treatment enter into a shallow pool of water that’s saturated with enough Epsom salt to make a human body float—as people do in the Dead Sea. But here’s the difference: The water is then heated to skin temperature, and (buckle up, claustrophobics) the pool is closed to create an environment free of light, sound or other external stimulation. Subtracting the outside stimuli allows the person to focus on internal relaxation, while the skin absorbs magnesium and other minerals in the water.
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SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1975, NATIONAL JUNIOR TENNIS AND LEARNING OF TRENTON HAS BEEN SUPPORTING “THE WHOLE CHILD” THROUGH SCHOLASTIC ASSISTANCE, HEALTHY FOOD, AND OF COURSE, TOP-NOTCH TENNIS. Whether it’s teaching math concepts and writing fundamentals, providing nutritious meals for those who are hungry, or supplying computers for a Minecraft program during a pandemic, National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton (NJTLT) is about a whole lot more than tennis. It’s about family, one built of educators, coaches, mentors and community; about character, strengthening it and digging deep for it; and perhaps most importantly, it’s about opportunity, for higher education and for the future. NJTLT is a lifeline for the youth of the Greater Trenton Area—and a proud member of more than 250 National Junior Tennis and Learning chapters that crisscross the nation, providing a network that inspires and educates today’s young people, all while promoting the great game of tennis.
The organization has illustrious roots: The network was founded in 1969 by tennis icon and activist Arthur Ashe, who left behind a legacy that created a positive and lasting effect extending far beyond the sport. One of his most meaningful contributions was the development of the National Junior Tennis League, now called National Junior Tennis and Learning. Ashe partnered with his fellow UCLA alum Charles Pasarell and entrepreneur Sheridan Snyder to make sure the sport was inclusive of all Americans— including those who didn’t belong to country clubs or have the means to travel far distances to play. Ashe insisted that the organization be about more than merely bringing the talent of the inner city to tennis courts; he advocated for the creation of academic support programs for each chapter. As it turns out, the idea was transformative for American youth across the country.
“The NJTL of Trenton is where the faint of heart become strong, introverts grow into extroverts, and strangers meet family.” - Kallah Masudi
• TAKING CARE OF THE WHOLE CHILD Serving more than 2,700 under-resourced children from the Trenton, Ewing, Hamilton and Lawrenceville areas, the NJTLT’s goal is to address the “whole child,” providing support from elementary school through high school, with the ultimate goal of preparing student athletes for higher-learning opportunities. From tutoring to life skills, technology to tennis instruction, the organization offers comprehensive services that focus on building character, constructing a pathway to higher education and creating safe harbor for at-risk kids. As needs are many, so too are the programs provided by NJTLT. Core offerings include ACE (Academic Creative Engagement), which ties math, literacy and activity together; and ASHE, which provides a structured pathway of academic enrichment, mentoring, college preparation, year-round advanced tennis training, subsidized tournament competition/travel, scholarships, internships and employment opportunities. There’s also immeasurable support outside of academics and tennis. Former NJTLT student athlete Kallah Masudi has seen this firsthand. “NJTLT is not only about tennis; it is about athleticism, education and family,” she says. “[It] puts books directly into the hands of children [who] do not always have books so readily available; helps provide tennis clothes and shoes to students who may not have the resources to acquire their own; [and] it provides an optional breakfast and/or lunch full of protein to help get students through the day.”
• MORE THAN SUPPORTING ROLES For NJTLT, the right internal and external support is vital— and it takes a village. “We have a staff of passionate and good-natured coaches and educators who encourage continual improvement,” says executive director Bob Loonie. Partnerships with local schools and universities provide practical, real-life help with all things scholastic: The Lawrenceville School assists with writing skills and high-school preparedness. The Princeton Mentoring Program matches Princeton University student mentors with NJTLT players to provide assistance with college/ university selection, scholarship and grant opportunities and test and essay prep. The College Access Program (CAP) with Rider University’s Multicultural Student Leadership Institute allows students to attend college-like seminars and college-prep workshops to prepare ASHE participants to get ready for the university experience.
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Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is also a major priority. “Our goal is to encourage social learning in an environment that encourages individual and group acceptance, respect and collaboration,” Loonie says. Former NJTLT participants like Masudi, a recent graduate of Rutgers University –Newark, and Goucher College alum Josiah Meeks, definitely feel that vibe. They have experienced the positive impact of an encouraging and diverse community firsthand. “Being a part of a culturally diverse and inclusive organization presented us with the opportunity to learn how to interact with people from various walks of life,” Masudi says. “[It molded] us into well-rounded and open-minded individuals as a result.” Meeks adds warmly: “NJTLT wants to see young kids of any ethnicity succeed with skills on the court, in the classroom and in their communities, all while making sure they keep a place in their heart for the organization.” Continued…
“Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” - Arthur Ashe
• NAVIGATING UNCERTAIN TIMES A global pandemic may have changed the way NJTLT does business, but just as it teaches its students to be agile on the tennis court, so too has the organization been light on its feet. Christopher Liverman, program and communications coordinator, has been on board since 2019, tapping into a wellspring of good energy and new ideas to rethink NJTLT’s current programming.
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“At the height of the first wave [of the pandemic] in March and April, my colleagues and I wanted to maintain a connection with our students in the best way we could,” Liverman says. “Thus, Zoom Ashe Tennis was born: Our tennis instructors offered virtual tennis classes four days per week to EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BOB LOONIE our students. Currently, 90 year-round students are registered and about a third of them participated in our Zoom tennis programs this spring and early summer.” Another point of pride is the organization’s pilot Minecraft Education Program, which debuted this summer with a select group of children ages 8 to 16, and is slated to become a permanent addition to the NJTLT schedule. “Our seasoned educators partnered with high-school students who served as junior instructors and mentors to the younger participants,” Liverman says. “We hope to expand in the fall and reach more students interested in a STEM-focused after-school program.”
• PLAYING IT FORWARD Today, one-time participants Meeks and Masudi now give back as coaches and volunteers, taking note of the same qualities they see in the students that they once recognized in themselves. “My favorite thing about coaching is watching kids find the love in working hard, as I did,” Meeks says. “My parents always stressed work ethic and grinding to success, so I love to inspire that in other young athletes as a coach. The poise and the work ethic isn’t just for the court; it is for all aspects of your life.” Indeed, the positive effects of community and camaraderie last long after the lesson is over. “No matter what our mood when we step on the court,” Masudi says, “we leave in higher spirits and are inspired to return week after week and year after year.” Loonie expresses a collective sense of pride for graduates like Masudi and Meeks, and the rest of the student athletes, including more recently Rosemary Esquivel, an Ashe Elite participant. Esquivel will be attending Philadelphia’s University of the Sciences, where she will play on the tennis team. “It’s so satisfying to see the impact we have in changing the college and career paths of our student athletes,” Loonie says. “I never get tired of listening to the parents and students share the way their lives have been positively affected by the opportunities created by our programs.” Masudi describes the strengthening influence the organization has had on her and her fellow players with a bit of poetry: “The NJTLT is where the faint of heart become strong, introverts grow into extroverts and strangers meet family. Our tennis courts are a battleground, a conference room, a lunch room, a sauna, a refuge, a classroom, a stage for a variety of acts, creations and comedy. From the hottest concrete to the coolest shade, you can find us having the time of our lives at the National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton.”
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In addition to being a world-acclaimed jewelry designer, artist and storyteller, Temple St. Clair is dedicated to philanthropic endeavors of various forms. Amongst these pursuits, one that is particularly close to her heart is the protection of animals and environmental conservation.
Temple St. Clair recently was appointed to serve on the advisory board of Big Life Foundation. Protecting more than 1.6 million acres of wilderness in the Amboseli-Tsavo-Kilimanjaro ecosystem of East Africa, Big Life partners with local communities to protect nature for the benefit of all. Since its inception, Big Life has expanded to employ hundreds of local Maasai rangers—with more than 30 permanent outposts and tent-based field units, 14 patrol vehicles, two tracker dogs and two planes for aerial surveillance. Co-founded in September 2010 by photographer Nick Brandt, conservationist Richard Bonham and entrepreneur Tom Hill, Big Life was the first organization in East Africa to establish coordinated cross-border anti-poaching operations. Using innovative conservation strategies and collaborating closely with local communities, partner NGOs, national parks and government agencies, Big Life seeks to protect and sustain East Africa’s wildlife and wild lands, including one of the greatest populations of elephants left there.
The first organization in East Africa with coordinated anti-poaching teams operating on both sides of the Kenya-Tanzania border, Big Life recognizes that sustainable conservation only can be achieved through a community-based collaborative approach. This approach is at the heart of Big Life’s philosophy that conservation supports the people and people support conservation.
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In addition to Big Life, St. Clair has long found inspiration in the plants and animals that live beside us. From the Tree of Life collection to Nature Deconstructed, St. Clair has accelerated efforts to fight mass extinction. Further, a portion of proceeds from the Lion Collection is donated to Lion Guardians, a Kenyan-based conservation organization devoted to protecting the king of beasts. Lastly, a true lover of marine life, the designer has spent hours snorkeling, scuba diving and rendering the luminous sealight in gems of equal splendor. As a brand, Temple St. Clair is partnering with nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to protecting our oceans, including St. Clair’s participation as a jewelry industry spokesperson for Seaweb’s Too Precious to Wear campaign. The campaign worked to raise awareness about the threats facing corals due to over-harvesting, rising ocean temperatures and acidification. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT BIGLIFE.ORG.
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For those seeking chic and timeless style, discover these classic pieces that are reliable but never boring.
Hamilton Wave Collection, from $1,795
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For the woman who treasures lasting designs with a bold kick of character. MIKIMOTO Akoya cultured pearl 18” necklace and 7mm stud earring set, $3,080
HAMILTON COLLECTION 18k yellow gold diamond in-out hoop earrings, 5 carats total weight, $28,000
DAVID YURMAN Thoroughbred double link diamond bracelet, 18k yellow gold, $5,500
HAMILTON WAVE COLLECTION 18k rose gold 5-row diamond ring, $5,995
POMELLATO 18k rose gold Fantina sculptured cuff bracelet, $8,800
HERMÈS Heure H watch, sunburst stamped motif, white dial, long interchangeable strap in calfskin, $3,150
CHANEL BOY·FRIEND 18K BEIGE GOLD, mechanical movement, opaline guilloché dial, black alligator pattern calfskin strap, $15,000
the chic minimalist Sometimes you don’t need to shout what can be said with a whisper of simple and authentic style.
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HAMILTON PRIVATE RESERVE Handcrafted in platinum with euro wires for comfort and security, presenting perfectly matched 5.01 Asscher-cuts, for a total weight of 10.02 carats, price upon request
HAMILTON COLLECTION Diamond necklace with pavé briolette drop, 8-carats total weight, in 18k white gold, $21,500
HAMILTON HOOPS Oval diamond hoops in 14k rose gold with 0.75 carat total weight of diamonds, $2,095
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Clean lines, sharp silhouettes and pure panache make for a genuinely individual statement. HAMILTON COLLECTION Handcrafted diamond bands in a variety of shapes and sizes. Diamond bands starting at $1,995.
DINH VAN Le Cube Diamant necklace, 18k white gold, $1,500
HAMILTON DIAMOND CLASSICS 18k gold diamond line bracelets, starting at $1,995
HAMILTON COLLECTION Round in-out hoops with lever backs, 3.55 carats total diamond weight, $10,200
HAMILTON BOUNDLESS COLLECTION 18� necklace in 18k white and rose gold, 3 carats total diamond weight, $14,195
NOMOS Tetra watch in stainless steel with white and silver dial, blue hands, manual movement, $2,320
REPOSSI Antifer double-row diamond ear cuffs, 18k rose gold, $2,500 each
Hamilton paperclip chain necklaces, available in a variety of lengths and sizes, 14k yellow gold, from $325.
MIZUKI Freshwater pearl drop earrings with diamonds, 14k yellow gold, $1,190
The Fashionista She knows what’s on trend, on point, and her next go-to. Insta-worthy glam coming right up.
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For the style icon who doesn’t follow the fashion movements and creates the trend for others to appreciate.
PESAVENTO Sterling silver rhodium and rose gold plated DNA spring mixed-metal bracelet, $1,150
HAMILTON MERCER COLLECTION Diamond band in 18k yellow gold, $2,195
GUCCI Grip stainless steel watch, 35mm, white brass dial, $1,550
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HAMILTON DARLING COLLECTION Spear hook earrings with round brilliant diamonds, 18k yellow gold, $1,895
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From the city to the shore to the wilderness of the great outdoors, this man is prepared for whatever nature throws his way.
G-SHOCK G-Steel chronograph with Bluetooth in black carbon and resin, black rubber strap, $650
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He needs reliable function and refined form all in one and he knows where to find it. BREITLING Endurance Pro, stainless steel, SuperQuartz, 44mm, red diver Pro III strap, $3,000
HAMILTON WATCH CO. Khaki Field Mechanic watch, 38mm, mechanical movement, $545
SHINOLA Canfield Sport watch, 45mm, 3 sub dials with brown leather strap, $900
HAMILTON COLLECTION Wine-lover’s Curiosities Cabinet, handmade in France, walnut wood with a vast selection of wine accessories, $1,700
TAG HEUER Aquaracer automatic watch in stainless steel, 43mm, black dial on bracelet, $3,050
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DAVID YURMAN Sterling silver and stainless steel nylon bracelet, navy with gray, $475
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Nothing ordinary about these up-to-the-minute pieces for the jewelry buff who exudes confident style.
POMELLATO 18k rose gold Sabbia ring with white, brown, and black diamonds, $11,500
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To please the jewelry fan who seeks the unusual and the memorable, beguile the woman who makes an impression. JADE TRAU Pia 18” chain necklace with 1.52 total carat weight of diamonds, handcrafted in 18k yellow gold, $9,500
HAMILTON COLLECTION Invisibly-set mosaic design earrings with the look of 8-carats from custom re-cut diamonds, 18k yellow gold, $39,500
HAMILTON COLLECTION 18k yellow gold hinged diamond bangles, 6 round brilliant-cut, $1,795, princess-cut, $3,350. marquise, $3,350
HAMILTON COLLECTION Triple loop in-out drop earrings, 18k yellow gold, $9,350
VHERNIER 18k rose and white gold pavé diamond Eclisse ring, $18,350
TEMPLE ST. CLAIR Campo de’ Fiori drop earrings with royal blue moonstones, emeralds, multi-color sapphires, and diamonds, 18k yellow gold, $6,500
ROBERTO COIN Byzantine Barocco 18k gold tassel necklace with diamonds, 37” length with 7” bracelet extender, $9,900
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For the contemporary gentleman who prefers to make a bold statement with confidence and spirit.
DAVID YURMAN Forged carbon cuff with 18k gold, 8.5mm, $2,700
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You’ll know him when he walks in the room by his discreetly sophisticated and forward style choices. MONTBLANC Extreme backpack, plain and carbon-fiber print motif, leather and matte black metal fittings, $1,020
NOMOS Tangomat GMT automatic in stainless steel, 40mm, 2nd time zone, $4,920
HAMILTON WATCH CO. Ventura Chrono Quartz, stainless steel, white dial, $995
JAEGER-LECOULTRE Master Ultra Thin Moon, stainless steel, 39mm, automatic, $9,850
BREITLING Chronomat 01, stainless steel, 42mm case, signature “Rouleaux” bracelet, $8,100
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When the day calls for roosting at home with elegant accompaniments, your choice is distinctively evident.
SIMON PEARCE Limited edition set of 22 Vermont Evergreens with LED lighting, $5,500
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Your home is an oasis of relaxation and comfortable luxury for family and friends to experience together. L’OBJET Dédale large rectangular tray, black and white shells, brass handles, $1,250
MICHAEL ARAM Granite cheese board with olive branch knife, $135
BACCARAT Chateau crystal wine decanter, $590
HAMILTON COLLECTION Contains recipes, lore and techniques for 150 drinks, handbound in leather, $77
HAMILTON COLLECTION L’atelier du Vin wine crystal globe with cork opener, stoppers, bubble cork, $300
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Kevin Hart awards himself a statement-making luxury watch with every big career achievement, so the comedian and actor has quite a number by now. “Your passion for it grows as your financial situation grows,� the 41-year-old has said of this hobby. Here he sports a yellow gold Rolex Datejust to promote his 2019 comedy tour, Irresponsible.
FACE TIME Actor-comedian Kevin Hart is always ready to crack you up, but he’s serious about his discerning watch collecting. Just three examples from his impressive vault of luxury timepieces prove the point:
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YOU CAN’T BUY GOOD TIMES, BUT AFTER EACH PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS THIS ACTOR-COMEDIAN BUYS THE NEXT BEST THING: A LUXURY TIMEPIECE.
“The effort watchmakers put into making something unique,” Hart says, “that’s what I love.” The craftsmanship shows in this Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph.
The actor has quite a few styles of the Rolex Submariner like this well-worn one, which he shows off all over Instagram.
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niversary Cosmograph Daytona in platinum. Among his dozen Rolexes are a very uncommon Day-Date II 18K yellow-gold with baguette diamonds and a ruby dial, plus of course the classic yellow-gold President Day-Date, which Hart pairs most often with jeans and a tee. The funnyman even wore his own personal Rolex Sea-Dweller in the 2015 comedy Wedding Ringer, as it fit his CEO character’s persona (and no, it wasn’t part of the script). “I think you can tell a lot about the man by the watch that he wears,” Hart has said. “Seeing the variety of watches and the different levels of how crazy this game can get is mind-blowing. It makes you respect the whole craftsmanship of a watch.” To this creative dude, horology is another art, like fashion or music. “That’s what I love.” But you didn’t think Hart’s collection stopped there, did you? Rounding out his vault are three other cornerstone brands—Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille—in an exclusive collection in which pieces start at about $85K. Collectors ogle those beauties, sure, along with his Nautilus Moonphase and Nautilus Travel Time chronographs by Patek and his Platinum Tourbillon Chronograph and limited edition Extra-Thin Royal Oak by Audemars. Yup, the guy can dress the wrist from a very long list. To celebrate turning the big 4-0 last year, Hart bought himself the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Split Seconds Chronograph set in platinum on a black leather strap. It’s reportedly worth $300K. (Hart’s net worth has been estimated at $200 million.) Still, for this dad of four, collecting isn’t only about spending money and showing it off, but also about choosing investment pieces that will tell a story about his legacy. “When it’s all said and done, my kids will have my watches that they can attach to various projects that I’ve done,” Hart once told an interviewer. “You can have various pieces of luxury, but nothing happens without the hard work first.”
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They’ll tell you size doesn’t matter, but watch them smile as they say it. The illustrious acting and standup comedy career of 41-year-old Kevin Hart has taken him to great heights, but ceilings are safe—the man still stands just 5’4”. And of course it does matter; he has made comedy hay out of being short since long before his 2006 debut comedy album, I’m a Grown Little Man. And as his wallet has grown over the years of success, he’s been able to indulge a passion that he confesses “had always been there”—for luxury watches. True enough, most kids growing up in a rough Philly neighborhood with a single mom and an absent dad battling drug addiction don’t end up owning a slew of shimmering, world-renowned timepieces. But a sense of humor can beget a sense of the possible, and that was apparently known by Hart. (Also, don’t jump to conclusions here: Hart’s late mom was not a bone-weary domestic but a systems analyst in the Office of Student Registration and Financial Services at the University of Pennsylvania.) The comedian put his childhood woe through the meat grinder of stand-up, but audiences didn’t always gobble it up. He was booed off the stage several times, and one night he had a piece of chicken thrown at him. But he started winning comedy competitions, and he got his big break in 2000 after Judd Apatow cast him in the college comedy Undeclared. That role led to hosting gigs, stand-up specials, comedy tours and top billing in big-budget franchises like the 2012 movie Think Like a Man. And Hart began marking each big career achievement by treating himself to a new watch. His first serious mechanical watch purchase was a Rolex Submariner, followed by a stainless-steel Rolex Daytona—his favorite piece to date because “it’s such a hard watch to get,” as he told Haute Times. “After that I became a Daytona-head. I probably went through all of them.” And he’s probably not exaggerating, as the comic has an Everose Daytona and a 50th an-
Self-proclaimed “Daytona-head” Hart has the classic Rolex timepiece in stainless steel, Everose pink gold, platinum and this yellowgold model.
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WHAT’S ONE REASON CERTAIN TV SHOWS ARE UNFORGETTABLE? A TIMEPIECE WITH CHARACTER HELPS MAKE A CHARACTER.
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There’s a timeless quality to certain distinctive television series, but their key characters always seem to know what time it is. That’s because they’re cool, they’re charismatic, they have that special swagger that glues you to the screen. And it’s also because they’re wearing watches. But a wristwatch tells more than the time. It speaks silent volumes about the wearer’s confidence, judgment and flair. It pushes our understanding beyond the script and hints at what makes someone tick. Here are four programs, current and classic, that are well worth watch-watching:
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Tony Soprano and the Rolex Day-Date go hand-in-hand in this award-winning drama. The New Jersey mob boss played by the late James Gandolfini wears this watch early on in the opening credits and throughout the show, and it’s a powerful choice. Soprano has the 36mm model in 18K yellow gold with a champagne dial and water resistance up to 300 meters. Also notable is the gold “President” bracelet, a symbol of status and wealth by itself. But Soprano doesn’t brand-discriminate—in a famous scene that first aired in 2002, he buys a blinged-out Patek Philippe Ref. 5037/1G as a gift for his cousin-in-crime, which some say was an expression of Gandolfini’s real-life affection for luxury timepieces.
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An upper-middle-class family in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in which Joshua Jackson and Reese Witherspoon play Mr. and Mrs. Richardson, is the main subject of this ’90s-set Hulu series that examines race, motherhood and privilege. (Kerry Washington has a prominent role too, as their new neighbor, Mia Warren.) Jackson plays Bill, a hotshot lawyer who appreciates the finer things in life—he wears gold rings on his pinky and ring fingers. But the father-of-four’s most notable piece of bling—his wife Elena has a “hers” version too—is his yellow-gold Rolex Daytona on a yellow-gold bracelet. It’s hard to determine if these timepieces chosen by costume designer Lyn Paolo (known for ’90s dramas The West Wing and ER) are authentically from the era, but they may well be, as Jackson’s appears to have a El Primero-based caliber 4030 movement inside; Rolex changed to its in-house caliber 4130 in 2000 (the two timepieces pictured here, at right, are the current iterations of the vintage pieces portrayed on the show). Gold had a major style moment in 1997, and Rolex was (and still is) one of the most sought-after brands, so such jewelry choices feel very on-point for these well-off, fashion-conscious characters.
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Jennifer Aniston’s onscreen persona Alex Levy asserts her position of power minutes into this new Apple TV series in the way she acts, sure, but also by what she wears. She learns her co-host Mitch Kessler, played by Steve Carell, has been fired for sexual misconduct, and quickly, as she’s demanding answers and telling The Morning Show producers what needs to happen next, viewers get a glimpse at the timepiece on Alex’s wrist: Chopard’s 43mm L.U.C. Regulator. The rose-gold watch with an alligator strap has a central minute hand and three subdials: one for the hours, another for the seconds and a third with a GMT function. Later in the series, at a journalism awards dinner, Aniston’s character wears the 40mm L.U.C. XPS (pictured at left), another rose gold creation, yet one that’s a bit more ladylike (and evening wear-appropriate) than its predecessor. Both Chopard pieces position Alex as a woman of influence, power and status—and as a busy journalist who needs the best-of-the-best to help her keep track of the time.
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Doctors wear scrubs all day, every day, so accessories are their way to stand out. Jesse Williams’ longtime Grey’s Anatomy character Jackson Avery, head of plastic surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, certainly does so with his choice of timepiece—a 36mm Omega Seamaster with a black dial and stainless-steel bracelet. The watch is waterproof to 300 meters and scratch-resistant and is really intended for divers and swimmers. However, it’s a perfect choice too for selfless physicians like Avery, who has saved patients and colleagues after shootings, fires and fog storms. The watch of a true hero.
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THE RECENTLY FINISHED PATEK PHILIPPE PRODUCTION FACILITY WAS PUT TOGETHER LIKE A SWISS WATCH. By Christen Fisher In April 2020, Patek Philippe officially completed construction on a new, state-of-the-art manufacture. This flagship production facility on the outskirts of Geneva unites all of the company’s Genevan ateliers under one roof and provides abundant space for rare handcrafts professionals, as well as employee training facilities and a restaurant. While Patek does not anticipate that the new premises will “noticeably increase the volume of watches produced from the current 62,000 pieces per year,” it does expect them to accommodate production operations for the next two to three decades by streamlining manufacturing and assembly. The Geneva architectural firm Frisk de Marignac Pidoux created the highly contemporary building design, while Frei & Stefani SA in Thônex was responsible for its interior architecture. A work of art in itself, the $633 million structure brings to mind a luxury ocean liner and yet complements the surrounding landscape of the municipality of Plan-les-Ouates. Occupying almost 1.5 million square feet over 10 floors, six above ground and four below, the building contains more than 14,000 tons of rebar steel—enough for two Eiffel Towers—and almost 300,000 cubic feet of concrete. Its basement volume is about the same as 90 Olympic-sized pools, while that of the entire building is the equivalent of approximately seven Airbus A380 planes. The building’s 10 floors are divided into five segments and reached by 20 freight and passenger elevators and four staircases. The ground and first floors are dedicated to watch production, as well as the finishing of moving parts, including plates, wheels and bridges. The second floor is reserved for machining, manual polishing, the assembly of exterior parts, such as bracelets and cases, and gem-setting. The second-floor ateliers also craft spare parts required by customer service. Antique timepieces are restored here as well. The third floor is allocated to research and development endeavors, while the fourth floor is dedicated to Patek’s famous rare handcrafts, including manual engraving, enameling, guilloching and wood micro-marquetry. The fifth floor
contains a penthouse restaurant with seating for 880 as well as four VIP lounges, all with panoramic views of the spectacular Swiss landscape. It’s a Patek Philippe tradition to mark key events in the corporate history by launching limited-edition commemorative watches. So in tribute to the commissioning of the new production building, Patek released a limited-edition Calatrava. The new Reference 6007A-001 features a 324 SC caliber self-winding mechanical movement in a 40mm polished stainless-steel case, a rarity in the Patek collection. The display back boasts an imprint of the Calatrava cross and “New Manufacture 2019” inscription to commemorate the year the first work groups moved into the new building. The gray-blue dial has a white-printed five-minute scale at the periphery, a white-printed railway scale with triangular markers around the center and applied Arabic numerals in white lacquered 18K gold. Pierced baton-style hour and minute hands in white lacquered 18K gold, a white lacquered bronze sweep second hand and a date aperture at 3 o’clock complete the piece. This symbol of Patek Philippe’s new chapter is presented on a matte gray-blue calfskin strap embossed with a delicate textile motif. As only 1,000 pieces were made, you might instead consider a classic Calatrava, which with its pure lines and traditional sensibilities embodies the same spirit as the commemorative edition. The Calatrava is the very essence of the round wristwatch and one of the finest symbols of the Patek Philippe style. First introduced in 1932, the Calatrava is available as a manual-wind, time-only watch or a mechanical self-winding watch in platinum, rose gold or yellow gold with various dial and embellishment options. Calatravas are sized from 37mm to 39mm for men and 34.6mm for ladies, and each has a sapphire crystal caseback and is water-resistant to 30 meters. Supremely elegant, the Calatrava charms each new generation of watch lovers with its timeless, understated perfection. And if the new Patek production facility lives up to its promise, it will be good news for watch connoisseurs yet unborn.
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WHAT GIVES THESE FIVE FAMOUS WOMEN SUCH EXQUISITE TIMING? CHECK THE WRIST.
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R&B star and Fenty Beauty founder Rihanna has quite an impressive collection of watches, but she is most often photographed in the classic 36mm Rolex LadyDatejust. RiRi’s model is two-toned yellow gold and steel with a champagne dial and diamonds on the hour markers, a natural choice for a stylish music icon.
MICHELLE OBAMA
In her official White House portrait, the First Lady wore her 25mm Cartier Tank Française with a steel bracelet and white dial. The timeless and elegant timepiece, with its trademark rectangular case, is the most fitting accessory for such an iconic portrait (and such an iconic wearer). Other fashionable women who owned this classic Cartier style include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Princess Diana.
MILEY CYRUS
Wild child Cyrus is a Rolex Daytona kind of girl—she is often seen in an Everose men’s version of the famous watch originally designed for racecar drivers. But the singer-actress is also a fan of this Rainbow Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, which portrays a bolder fashion statement with 56 diamonds set into its lugs and a bezel featuring a gradation of sapphires in a spectrum of colors.
SELENA GOMEZ
The celebrity-adored Rolex Day-Date in Everose may be an unconventional choice for the young and petite Gomez, but the triple threat wears hers well, both at red carpet events and on more casual hangs around town.
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Cartier has long been the timepiece of choice for the British royal family, so it’s not surprising it’s Kate Middleton’s fave too. She almost exclusively wears the brand’s curved round steel 33mm Ballon Bleu, which was a third wedding-anniversary gift from husband Prince William in 2014. Fun fact: The mom of three’s watch has a blue spinel set into its crown, which notso-coincidentally matches her sapphire-and-diamond engagement ring.
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THE LUXURY BRAND WITH A HISTORY OF SUPPORTING INTREPID EXPLORATION NOW STRIVES TO MAKE OUR ENDANGERED PLANET “PERPETUAL.” By Christen Fisher A trusted instrument of discovery for nearly a century, the Rolex chronometer has accompanied explorers and adventurers into the planet’s wildest, most challenging realms—from its deepest oceans to its highest peaks, its remotest caverns to its lonely poles—unfailingly keeping track of time and helping to advance our knowledge about the world we share. The founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf, saw the world as a living laboratory. He used it as a testing ground for his watches throughout the 1930s, sending them to the most extreme locations, supporting explorers who ventured into the unknown. But as the world has continued to change, exploration for pure discovery has given way to exploration as a means to preserve the endangered natural world. Through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, Rolex is continuing the legacy of its founder, supporting the explorers of today on their new mission: to make the planet perpetual. Since 1976, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have supported and championed exceptional individuals who take on the major challenges of our time, sharing a spirit of enterprise and a desire to make the world a better place. These awards are designed to stimulate new ways of thinking about common problems and to celebrate those who embody the belief that anyone can change everything. Associate Rolex laureate and marine bio-geochemist Emma Camp, Ph.D., is one such individual. With Rolex’s support, she is working to repopulate coral reefs ravaged by a warming climate, acidifying water and other human-inflicted damage. In 2016, Camp led a dive team to New Caledonia that documented, for the first time, 20 species of coral thriving under conditions previously considered by science to be too hot and too toxic for them to survive. Most corals prefer clean, crystal-clear waters low in nutrients and sediment, stable in temperature and rich in oxygen, but the corals Camp and her team found thrive amid hostile conditions, in the murky waters around mangroves where “conditions are comparable to, or even exceed, what is predicted for the open ocean under climate change in the year 2100.” By identifying similar hot spots of resilience along the 2,000 kilometers of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral assemblage, and studying the behavior and genetics of these ultra-tough coral
survivors, Camp hopes to uncover the mechanisms supporting these corals’ unique ability to tolerate stress, to establish a network of hot spots of reef resilience, and most importantly, to understand how the “super corals” can be used in adaptive reef management. She plans to partner with ecotourism companies to further these aims. Camp is, in essence, striving to make our coral reefs perpetual. If you share Camp’s enterprising spirit to make our planet perpetual, then consider one of Rolex’s extraordinary dive watches: the Submariner, the Sea-Dweller or the Deepsea. Launched in 1953, the Submariner was originally created specifically for underwater exploration and diving, but over the years, it has become a go-to watch across all walks of life in, on and out of the water. The Submariner’s Oyster case is waterproof to a depth of 1,000 feet and provides optimal protection from water, dust, pressure and shocks. The Submariner’s unidirectional rotatable bezel is key to the functionality of the watch. Its engraved 60-minute graduation allows a diver to monitor diving time and decompression stops accurately and therefore safely. Manufactured from a hard, corrosion-resistant ceramic, the Cerachrom bezel insert is virtually scratchproof, and its color is unaffected by ultraviolet rays, seawater or chlorinated water. Beginning at $7,900, the Submariner and Submariner Date are available in Oystersteel, Oystersteel and gold, and gold with a variety of dial and bezel colors. For the dedicated diver, Rolex offers the Sea-Dweller, launched in 1967, and the Deepsea, unveiled in 2008. They are the fruit of decades of collaboration with diving professionals. Rated to a depth of 4,000 feet and sized at 43 millimeters, the Sea-Dweller’s 60-minute graduated, unidirectional rotatable bezel enables divers to safely monitor their dive and decompression times. For those who want to go deeper, the Rolex Deepsea is waterproof to a depth of 12,800 feet. Housed in a 44-millimeter Oyster case reinforced with the patented Ringlock System, the sleek black dial features large Chromalight hour markers and hands filled with luminescent material that emits a long-lasting blue glow for legibility in dark conditions. Beginning at $11,700, the Sea-Dweller is available in Oystersteel and yellow gold or Oystersteel. The Rolex Deepsea is available in Oystersteel and begins at $12,600.
Opposite page, middle: Through the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, associate Rolex laureate and marine bio-geochemist Emma Camp, Ph.D., is working to repopulate coral reefs that have been impacted by climate change and other human-inflicted damage. She and her team have been studying coral found throughout the globe, including New Caledonia in the South Pacific and the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.
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NOT READY TO TRAVEL YET? PERHAPS THIS IS YOUR YEAR TO BE A VIRTUAL VAGABOND. A HALF-DOZEN OF THE WORLD’S UNFORGETTABLE ATTRACTIONS ARE AS CLOSE AS YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN. In this coronavirus era, some travelers have understandably chosen to postpone major trips out of an abundance of caution. For them—and maybe for you—it’s a perfect time to plan ahead instead, to take a break and check out destinations for possible future journeys. Happily, the internet is eager to help. No one claims that screen images are the equal of being present in the flesh, but they’re great for inspiration. And you may be surprised how dramatically and intimately an online virtual tour can show you a travel destination you’ve always dreamed of seeing. That you can take such a trip in your pajamas is just one of those small pandemic pluses we’ve all learned to find. Here are a half-dozen virtual tours we recommend for travelers who have temporarily become the armchair kind:
CLIFFS OF MOHER, COUNTY CLARE, IRELAND
This spectacular site is one of the Emerald Isle’s most visited tourist attractions—and the most visited natural one. You’ve seen it if you’ve caught the movies The Princess Bride, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince or Leap Year. The cliffs span nine miles across Ireland’s beautiful west coast, also known as the Wild Atlantic Way, rising as high as 700 feet over the ocean. They’ve been noted in records as far back as the first century A.D. The virtual tour provides the full Cliffs of Moher experience, offering a glimpse of the shimmering Atlantic as well as the fields back inland from all the most popular vantage points, including O’Brien’s Tower, a round stone structure near the midpoint of the cliffs that was built in 1835, and the dome of the Visitor Center (that’s “Centre” if you’re Irish). Where to watch: cliffsofmoher.ie /virtual-visit-tour/
THE DOGE’S PALACE, VENICE, ITALY
The elected leaders (or doges) of the Venetian republic lived in this Gothic-style castle and ruled there for more than 1,000 years, and it has long been one of Venice’s most notable landmarks. Also known as Palazzo Ducale, it has now been a public museum for almost a century. The online tour is just as extensive as one on foot would be (though undoubtedly less exhausting), as you’ll begin in the sprawling interior courtyard through the Porta del Frumento and make your way to the Institutional Chambers, the New Prisons of the Palace and the Chamber of the Council of the Ten. Along the way, you’ll marvel at the architecture and paintings adorning the walls and ceilings from Tintoretto, Veronese, Titian and more. Where to watch: palazzoducale .visitmuve.it/en/virtual-tour/
CARLSBAD CAVERNS NATIONAL PARK, NEW MEXICO, U.S.A.
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Stalactites hold “tite” to a cave ceiling, while stalagmites are on the ground where you “mite” trip over them. Got them straight now? You’ll see these and much more when you virtually visit this national park, located in southeastern New Mexico’s Guadalupe Mountains. The park contains more than 100 caves or limestone chambers, including the wellknown Carlsbad Cavern, featuring paved walking trails, elevators and lights. The virtual tour takes you into the cavern’s Big Room, which is about 4,000 feet wide, and along for the ride with a tour guided by a park ranger. It even lets you soar through the calcite formations as if you were a bat. (Seventeen species of bats call the park home.) Those on foot can’t do that. Of course, there are 61 other U.S. national parks waiting to be virtually toured too, from Hawaii Volcanoes (with an up-close look at the lava tubes in the Klauea and Mauna Loa active volcanoes shown here) to Yosemite to the Great Smoky Mountains. Where to watch: artsandculture.google .com/project/national-park-service
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MUSEUM OF UNDERWATER ART, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA
Ever think you’d find a work of art under—or just above—the deep blue sea? This recently opened museum on the famous Great Barrier Reef, three years in the making, seeks to entice divers and snorkelers, draw in sea creatures and inspire ocean conservation. Above sea level sits Ocean Siren, a sculpture of a young native girl that changes color according to the ocean’s temperature using data collected by the Davies Reef weather station. Submerged under water are three more exhibits, including the expansive Coral Greenhouse, which has 20 sculptures within it designed to withstand waves. More exhibits are coming in 2021. While taking your virtual swim of MOUA, feel free to wear flippers to make the on-screen experience feel more authentic, and humming that catchy “Under the Sea” tune from The Little Mermaid is OK too. Where to watch: moua.com.au
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Fun fact: Charles Darwin’s visit to the Galápagos Islands at age 26 reportedly helped inspire his theory of evolution by natural selection. Who knows what theories you’ll discover when you pay an (online) visit to this international treasure of 20 or so islands, located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador? It’s where wildlife and sea creatures, many of them found only here, take center stage, and where human visitors can get up close and personal. Diving, snorkeling, hiking and kayaking are popular activities on these islands as well. The virtual tour won’t allow for any of that, of course, but you’ll still get an underwater look at the Islands and an up-close glimpse of these creatures in their natural habitats. Where to watch: google.com/maps /about/behind-the-scenes/streetview /treks/galapagos-islands/
GREAT WALL OF CHINA, HUAIROU DISTRICT, CHINA
One of the seven wonders of the world, this is a fortified structure in the northern part of the country that, with all of its branches, runs more than 13,000 miles. Its original use some 2,000 years ago was as a military defensive system, but now it is China’s most popular tourist spot and one recognized the world over. Spectators come to admire its scenic views and magnificent architecture. The most visited section of the Wall is Mutianyu, which is fully restored, but more adventurous folk may prefer the hiking trails of Jinshanling. You don’t have to choose if you go the virtual route, as the 360-degree online tour gives you a first-person view of the whole thing. Where to watch: youvisit.com/tour/doilan
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party perfectly THE MAKINGS OF A GREAT SOIRÉE: EVERY DETAIL THOUGHTFULLY PREPARED FOR “SPONTANEOUS” FUN.
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Does it still feel a little naughty to think of throwing a party? It wasn’t too long ago, of course, that hosting a social evening in your home was forbidden—and forbidden pleasures have an extra allure. But you’re not hosting friends in your home to be a rebel; you’re doing it— safely—to show them a good time. If you also show them a stunningly beautiful setting they’ll long remember, so much the better. In her first book, Los Angeles-based hostess extraordinaire Stephanie Booth Shafran shares tips and tricks for giving unforgettable soirées. It’s called You’re Invited: Classic, Elegant Entertaining, and in it she makes her points with crisp prose and lush, detailed photographs from her own highly successful get-togethers. The event featured on the following pages is a housewarming at the home of Shafran and her husband. That occasion featured a motif inspired by bold jewel tones such as amethyst, gold and peridot, found throughout the abode’s main level. There were floral arrangements, furniture, finger foods and cocktails to match (yet not overwhelm) the saturated color scheme. And this is just one possibility. Get inspired— and get ready to create an ambience your guests won’t soon forget.
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Position a bowl of seasonal fruits in between two identical autumnal floral arrangements for a wow-worthy centerpiece. Blue monogrammed linens and bold china add another unexpected pop of personality to your tablescape.
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This page: Monogrammed cocktail napkins with a fun dragonfly motif show guests you don’t take yourself too seriously. Serving boxes made of wood and silver in various sizes add intrigue— who wouldn’t want to know what’s hiding in there? Opposite page: Clockwise from top left, the best charcuterie and cheese platters are pretty, sure, but they also include a little nibble for every palate. Gold-rimmed trays subtly match the furniture; a long banquette gives guests the option to sit or stand—either is fine as long as they’re encouraged to mingle. That same couch looks just as inviting in front of gilded wallpaper and a gallery wall of metallic frames; this large bouquet of green hydrangeas flanked by mini-bunches of white roses highlights the entryway chairs’ interesting green-and-black zebra-striped velvet.
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CRUDITÉ CUPS WITH BEET HUMMUS INGREDIENTS
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n 2 medium beets (about 7
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the beets in a small baking dish and drizzle with 1½ teaspoons of the oil. Cover with foil and bake until the beets are tender when pierced with a paring knife. Cool completely. Trim, peel and quarter the beets. Combine the beets, garbanzo beans, lemon juice, the remaining tahini, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and process into a smooth purée. Place 2 to 3 tablespoons of hummus in individual cups. Arrange the crudité and dill in the cups on top of the hummus and serve.
n ½ cup sugar n 6 cups fresh pomegranate
For the pink grapefruit sugar, using a microplane, grate 1 tablespoon of zest from the grapefruit. Mix the zest with 3 tablespoons sugar on a small plate. Cut a wedge from the grapefruit and run it around the rim of 12 martini glasses. Dip rims in sugar.
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seeds n 3 cups ruby red grapefruit
vodka, such as Absolut n 1½ cups freshly squeezed
lime juice n ice n 12¾ -by-3-inch strips fresh
orange peel n 1 pink grapefruit n 3 Tbsp. sugar
For the drink, combine the ½ cup sugar with 1 cup water in a saucepan and simmer until the sugar has dissolved; cool syrup. Purée the pomegranate seeds in a blender, pulsing just until the juice is released. Strain the juice through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on the seeds and pulp. Mix the pomegranate juice, vodka, lime juice and just enough of the syrup to sweeten to taste in a large pitcher. Chill up to four hours. Add ice to the pitcher and stir well to chill, then strain into glasses rimmed with pink grapefruit sugar and garnish each with a strip of orange peel.
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vows with a view A COUPLE’S “BOHEMIAN CHIC” WEDDING CEREMONY INVOKED THE SPIRIT—AND THE BEAUTY—OF COLORADO. Text by Donna Rolando
Photography by Liz Banfield
Event Planning by Pineapple Productions
Opposite page: Wearing a lace Lela Rose design she fell in love with on her first shopping trip, bride Mary Chloe Ourisman walks with groom Timothy Carey down the teepee aisle carrying a simple bouquet of locally grown wildflowers arranged by Cori Cook Floral Design. This page, from left: Mountain-chic aisle seating for the ceremony; fall splendor creates a scenic backdrop; leather-bound invitations by Yonder Design set the tone.
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As they stood reciting vows under a deconstructed teepee in a tent with a backdrop of fall foliage and awe-inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains, Mary Chloe Ourisman and Timothy Carey accomplished their wedding goal: a unique event centered on the outdoors they love. No traditional altar for this couple, who made the perfect match on Bumble, with their D.C. origins, love of skiing and tech-related jobs all in common. With local flavor created by hops, flowers and Southwestern rugs, this tent was set up on the lawn outside the Park Hyatt in Beaver Creek, where the couple’s many guests could find lodging. The Park Hyatt ballroom reflected similar inspiration. “The linens, the place settings, the hops hanging from the ceiling, the aspen-tree-lined stage—the whole thing was unbelievable,” says Mary Chloe. The pair’s wedding planner, Allison Jackson of Pineapple Productions, described the design aesthetic for the Sept. 15, 2018 event as bohemian chic, with a focus on natural textures and organic, untamed, slightly wild shapes. Right down to the menu, which featured braised buffalo short ribs, appreciation for Colorado, the couple’s home, was a consistent motif.
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This page, clockwise from left: Custom-embroidered jean jackets add a country vibe to the white and floral dresses by Jenny Yoo; a closeup of the jackets embroidered by Cece DuPraz as a surprise for the bride through Secretly Gifting; the evening’s cocktails, like the old-fashioneds here, on a wood serving tray.
Top, the couple paid the perfect tribute to the mountains they love so much with a see-through tent showcasing the scenery; Bottom, left to right: wildflowers, ferns and garden roses make the perfect complement to the bridesmaids’ floral gowns; a real hit was the escort card wall that Pineapple Productions and Pink Monkey Solutions created for seating arrangements; mugs are ready for refreshing apple cider prepared for all guests.
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This page, clockwise from left: Local hops laced around the ceiling create a special ambience and aroma. The menu features Colorado cuisine, with braised buffalo short ribs; a firepit for the evening and its companion, s’mores. Opposite page: Neither bride nor groom love cake, but they caved in to their mothers’ requests and settled on a funfetti cake with white frosting.
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WANT TO WARM YOUR WINTERTIME GUESTS WITH A SCRUMPTIOUS ARRAY OF TASTES, TEXTURES AND HUES—ALMOST FUSS-FREE? HERE ARE THREE WAYS.
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Chicken soup undeniably feeds the soul, but don’t be too chicken to try a partridge instead. Fact is, almost any hearty soup is bonhomie in a bowl. Easy on you, too, as soup simmering on the stove can be a “Get Out of Jail Free” card that lets you enjoy company instead of perspiring in the kitchen. In Soupology: The Art of Soup From Six Simple Broths, food writer Drew Smith shares tried-and-true recipes and tips for the perfect bowl, using as a foundation one of six homemade “mother broths”: vegetable, chicken, beef bone, fish, shellfish and kombu. The scenic soups pictured in this spread and the next two will delight the diner and puzzle the mathematician: Each one, somehow, is more than the sum of its parts.
Roast Partridge Soup with Chestnuts Yields: 8 servings
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n 1 partridge n 1 carrot n 1 onion n 2 or 3 stalks celery n 1 Tbs. butter n 1 glass red wine n ½ cup farro n 5¼ ounces cooked chestnuts, peeled n 7 oz. canned flageolet beans
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Pour boiling water over your partridge over the sink and pat dry with paper towels. Trim, peel and chop your carrot, onion and celery into small pieces and make a bed of them in the bottom of a roasting pan. Place your bird on top. Cover the base of the roasting pan with a thumbdepth of water. Put the butter inside the bird and roast for 30 minutes. Lift out the bird and set aside to rest. Pour the remaining contents of the roasting pan into a medium pot. Bring to a bubble and add the glass of wine, with an equal amount of water. Carve off the breasts and legs and add the carcass to the pot. Cover and cook hard for 10 minutes. Then add the farro and chestnuts and cook for 15 minutes, until softer but still nutty. Reduce the heat to low. Rinse the flageolets until the water runs clear and add them to the soup along with the partridge breast and wings. Warm through. Drain the broth into a jug to serve on the side. Arrange your ingredients into a neat pile in individual bowls and dress with the soup.
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Roast Tomato Soup Yields: 4 servings
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To make the vegetable tea, bring 1 gallon of water to a boil in a deep pot or saucepan while you deal with the vegetables. Peel and trim the carrots and cut into thirds. Peel and quarter the onions. Trim and dice the leek. Quarter the potatoes—you can leave the skin on.
n 3 carrots n 2 onions n 1 leek n 2 potatoes n 6 black peppercorns n 1 bay leaf n bunch of fresh parsley n sea salt, to taste
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n 2¼ lbs. ripe tomatoes n 4 Tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for frying n pinch of sugar n 1 onion n 1 carrot n 2 stalks celery n 2 garlic cloves n 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar n 2 Tbsp. crème fraîche or sour cream n extra virgin olive oil, to serve
As the water comes to a boil, drop the vegetables in and add the spices. Trim the top leaves off the parsley, save for garnish and throw the stalks in the mix. Cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Strain and discard the vegetables, keeping only the liquid. Warm through, garnish with a few leaves of parsley, season with salt to taste and add a slurp of olive oil if you like. To make the soup, preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the tomatoes in half, lay out a baking pan and cover with a good glug of olive oil and a sprinkle of sugar. Bake for 60 minutes, until they are just about to char. Meanwhile, peel and dice the onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Shallow fry in olive oil in a wide saucepan for 10 minutes. Add in the roasted tomatoes and their juices. Warm up 2½ cups vegetable tea in a separate saucepan and, as it comes to a boil, add to the vegetables. Let everything simmer for 20 minutes. Take off the heat. Liquidize in a blender or food processor. To serve, drizzle in the balsamic vinegar, add a dollop of crème fraîche or sour cream, and finish with some extra virgin olive oil.
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Cauliflower and Wild Mushroom Soup Yields: 4 servings
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n handful of dried mushrooms—
Soak the mushrooms in 1 quart of boiling water to reconstitute for about 15 minutes. If they are bigger than a soup spoon, then snip them smaller with scissors.
shiitake or any wild mushrooms, especially morels or porcinis n 1 cauliflower n 1 leek n 2 stalks celery n handful of cilantro, to serve
Put the cauliflower, whole, into a large pot and cover with boiling water. Trim and dice the leek and celery neatly and add to the pot. Add the cilantro stalks, reserving the leaves. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Strain the broth and reserve a few cauliflower florets, the leek and the celery. Transfer the mushrooms and their soaking liquid to a clean pot. Add a cup of the cauliflower broth (the remaining liquid can be added to another vegetable broth). Break off the florets from the cauliflower—two per serving. Add in the leek and celery. Warm through and serve each bowl with several leaves of cilantro.
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All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Soupology: The Art of Soup From Six Simple Broths by Drew Smith. Photos by Tom Regester © Rizzoli
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kitchen incarnations A HOME’S BUSIEST ROOM CAN BE REBORN AS A STUDY IN DISCIPLINED MAGNIFICENCE. HERE ARE FOUR WAYS.
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Been under “house arrest” recently? (Yeah, we all have.) There’s nothing like staying home to start you wondering just what an ideal home might be. For example, what would your dream kitchen be like? Would it have spacious seating for a large family? A pretty island on which you could both prep and serve? Whatever its features, kitchen design starts with vision, plenty of which is found in Waterworks cofounder Barbara Sallick’s new book, The Perfect Kitchen. This volume showcases dozens of world-class kitchens created by notable interior designers and architects. To feed your appetite for inspiration, check out just four.
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The volumetric, sculptural island in this kitchen is a work of art that is practical as well as eye-catching. An integrated fridge paired with futuristic cabinets keeps things interesting along the perimeter of the space too.
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This black-and-white space proves that a floor can be a space’s standout decorative element. Interesting tile or laminate that sets the (literal) groundwork of a kitchen makes other design details pop.
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Photos: Top: Steve Freihon/Tungsten LLC; bottom: Erica George Dines; Opposite: Victoria Pearson
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Chestnut brown flooring that continues throughout the adjoining rooms contrasts beautifully with allwhite-everything kitchen cabinets and walls. Slipcovers may seem an odd choice for kitchen chairs, but this cozy, traditional feature beckons visitors to pull up a seat.
The eye is drawn instantly to the patterned backsplash tiles and the bold green-and-gold color story in this North African-influenced kitchen. Latticework on the cabinetry is reminiscent of moucharaby windows.
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DESPITE THE PANDEMIC, IT’S BEEN A GOOD YEAR FOR SALES OF UNIQUE LUXURY MANSIONS. CHECK OUT THESE FIVE TROPHY HOMES AND YOU’LL SEE WHY.
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For many of us, being stuck at home during the COVID-19 quarantine inspired a new look at home itself. Can’t physically sit in an office in the world’s financial capitals? No problem. We learned to see home as a viable workplace, a click away from money’s epicenters. And we redefined that old “location” mantra such that being in the middle of things suddenly seemed less desirable than being a bit hidden away—safely. Home sales themselves climbed out of their sickbed faster than we expected. According to the real estate brokerage Redfin, the four-week period ending July 12 showed final sale prices up 6 percent over the same period last year (pre-virus), while asking prices were 13 percent higher and the number of pending sales was up 7 percent. And at the top of the market, things were humming. For the people who will buy the five sprawling mansions on these pages, a fine home is a confident bet on the future—a spirit we can all share. Whether the decisive lure is a scenic ocean view, acres of property, unparalleled household amenities or all of the above, these expansive abodes make “home” a wonderland of possibilities.
120 CARNARVON DR. HOUSTON, TX 77024 $29.5 MILLION This secluded Southwestern property is bursting with European charm, both inside the 26,000-square-foot English manor and out in the Versailles-esque parterre gardens. The main house is fit for royalty with multiple reception spaces, two kitchens (one for catering), a master suite with his-andhers bathrooms and dressing areas and a 3,200-square-foot stone terrace with a true-blue swimming pool and outdoor kitchen. Guests will beg to stay in the two-bedroom pool house and take advantage of the gated property’s luxurious conveniences, which include a gym, a home theater, a wine room, an outdoor playground and sport courts. Southern hospitality beckons here to plenty of guests with plenty of space; bedrooms total six and bathrooms 16.
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Captiva is an exclusive little island that sits off the Gulf Coast of the Sunshine State near Fort Myers. And in this secluded estate with two acres of private property, exclusive is just what you’ll get. The outdoor area includes manicured lawns, a peaceful koi pond, a stunning uplit pool and direct access to the beach. The oceanic vibes continue inside the 9,030-square-foot home, which boasts breathtaking views of the water from almost ever y angle. Bright turquoise design details and bold architecture complement the natural Florida sunlight, and a spacious gym, a movie theater, a librar y/office and multiple sitting rooms add to the appeal of this five-bedroom, seven-bathroom beachside hideaway.
18 WALPOLE ST. DOVER, MA 02030 $15 MILLION Forty minutes outside Boston sits this six-bedroom, eightbathroom Gentleman’s Farm, complete with 21 acres of property and 15,369 interior square feet. The exterior of the home is brimming with idyllic beauty with its open pastures, vegetable gardens, mature plantings and springfed pond. There is also a pool, a spa and a stone pool house. It’s perfect for agricultural or equestrian types. A multifunctional barn built in 2014 provides solar power to the main home, which is elegant yet still inviting, traditional but with modern updates, such as an elevator and a screening room. If you’re working remotely there are three equipped offices (and/or a librar y) in which to set up your space, while guests can make themselves at home in the two-stor y carriage house. At the end of the day, take a stroll through the private pathways or unwind in the gym, the golf room, the sauna, the craft area or the wine room. HAMILTON 121
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This 11,000-square-foot ski-in, ski-out estate is a secluded winter wonderland located in one of Park City ’s most luxurious regions. The 3,700-square-foot guest house is cozy yet expansive, with three guest suites, a gourmet kitchen and a two-car garage. This is all in addition to the home’s main entertainment area featuring a pool table, chess table, bar, wine cellar, state-of-the-art theater space and a bedroom of bunkbeds to sleep all the kids. But good luck leaving your master bedroom, which boasts a private deck, an en suite bathroom and sweeping views of White Pine Canyon. The landscaping is just as stunning as the home’s interior, with ski lift access, snow-capped trees and a natural spring frequented by local moose and elk in need of a drink.
77 STONE GATE LN. LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 $10.95 MILLION This one-of-a-kind property overlooking Lake Michigan blends old-school craftsmanship with the luxuries of today. When a renovation was completed in 2001, no detail was spared. The exterior of this 9,097-squarefoot beauty is made of limestone, timber and brick. Six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a wet bar, a home theater, a fitness center, a librar y and a multitude of office spaces make this home especially desirable for these times (or any times, really). The great room, designed by famed architect Alfred Granger in 1928, is a spectacle in and of itself and the home’s heart and soul. Outside are intricate rock exposures and vast stone paths and staircases that lead up to a 2,500-square-foot heated boat house and terrace, and then to a private area on the beach.
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THIS RECENTLY ENHANCED (BUT STILL BLESSEDLY QUIRKY) NEW MEXICO SKI RESORT IS HARD TO GET TO—AND EVEN HARDER TO FORGET. By Everett Potter Taos Ski Valley Resort may be America’s best-kept mountain secret. This high mountain resort in northern New Mexico near the Colorado border has long been off the radar of time-pressed skiers, who are more likely to board a nonstop to Denver or Salt Lake City and hit the nearest slopes an hour or so after their arrival. Such a quick ski getaway is not what Taos is about, which is one reason it’s never crowded. It takes time and work just to get there. You fly to Albuquerque then drive north for three hours to the town of Taos, with its lowslung adobe buildings and laid-back air. The resort lies another 30 minutes away, high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, a southern subrange of the Rockies. I’ve always sensed something almost quasi-mystical about Taos. Perhaps it’s the proximity to the Taos Pueblo, a thriving, 1,000-year-old settlement of the Puebloan people. Maybe it’s that the town became a haven for writers and artists a century ago, home to novelist D. H. Lawrence and the painters who became known as the Taos Society of Artists, followed a few decades later by Georgia O’Keeffe. By the 1960s, the hipper side of Hollywood arrived in the person of Dennis Hopper, who shot part of Easy Rider here. The town morphed into an early counterculture lair, and well into the 1990s you might find yourself sharing a chairlift with a longhaired local who’d light up a joint. So why do skiers make all this effort to come to Taos? Because it offers one of the most challenging inbound ski experiences in the country. It has 14 lifts, 1,294 acres of varied terrain and 3,271 vertical feet. Oh, and it receives an average of 300 inches of snow a year. Taos has dramatically steep runs, plenty of tree runs and gnarly chutes. The wall of moguls you see as you ascend the first chair can make you think twice. It doesn’t help that there’s a sign that says, “Don’t Panic! You’re Looking at Only 1/30 of Taos Ski Valley.” Most famously, there’s Kachina Peak. It has long been a rite of passage to climb for 45 minutes to the top of this 12,500-foot peak, gasping for breath, and then descend through what could be thigh-deep powder on one of the most famous hardcore runs in
North America. The ragged Buddhist prayer flags at the top suggest prayers are not a bad idea before you start your descent. The first time I tried it, I managed to partly somersault my way down. Taos is spectacularly beautiful, and it may literally take your breath away. The base village lies at over 9,200 feet above sea level, making it one of the highest U.S. ski resorts. It also has a strong European influence. The resort village was founded in 1954 by Ernie Blake, a German who had worked for U.S. intelligence during World War II, and his wife Rhoda. He recruited Frenchman Jean Mayer, a former ski patroller with the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, to start a ski school. In 1960, Mayer opened the Hotel St. Bernard, a place that still looks and feels like an Alpine lodge. A classic day at Taos can mean skiing the Walkyries Chute or navigating a passage through the Lorelei Trees—names that suggest an epic Wagnerian ski experience. For years, the ski village could be described as a crazy quilt of A-frames and old ski lodges, family-owned places with a fiercely loyal following. Chic it wasn’t. Then, in late 2013, Louis Bacon, a hedge-fund billionaire, bought Taos Ski Valley Resort from the Blake family. It seemed a peculiar choice. Why wouldn’t a Wall Streeter invest in a brand-name resort like Park City, Whistler or Vail? But Bacon, a lifelong conservation philanthropist, apparently saw a diamond in the rough. In fact, he was a dedicated skier who’d owned property in Taos for more than two decades. He understood the town and its vibe. He also saw that this world-class ski mountain could be a lot more than it already was, since it lacked the amenities prized by 21st century skiers. So he unleashed a $300 million plan to make big changes. One of Bacon’s first decisions was to build a lift up Kachina Peak, replacing that daunting 45-minute hike but thereby opening up the slope to many more skiers. (The descent, I should add, did not get any easier.) High winds and blowing powder can close the new lift, so a steep climb may still be your only option on some days. Bacon added a new high-speed quad chairlift from
the base and a state-of-the-art Children’s Center. He made changes to certify Taos as a Certified B corporation, the only ski resort in the world with that designation, commiting it to the highest standards of social, economic and environmental actions. But Bacon’s biggest change brought style and creature comforts. He built the new 80-room Blake Hotel, centerpiece of the revived Taos Ski Village. Named for the resort’s founder, this hotel has been carefully designed to reflect the elements of Taos’ history. Picture traditional Native American blankets hanging alongside Georgia O’Keeffe lithographs. The guest rooms are bright and airy, and there are niceties, such as outdoor hot tubs, a spa, a ski shop—even a ski valet. The restaurant, 192 at the Blake, has a kiva fireplace and serves wood-fired pizzas, tapas and shared plates of German and Italian fare. The property was named the best U.S. ski hotel by USA Today at the start of the last ski season. Still, traditionalists love the venerable Hotel St. Bernard, known for its reservations-required dinner, where French-inspired venison, duck, lobster tails and cheeses appear on the menu. The hotel is a European throwback, offering an all-inclusive Ski Week that includes lodging, meals and ski lessons. Owner Jean Mayer is still there, 60 years after he opened the place and started the ski school, and it’s still the go-to place for German fare. There are other options as well, and given the mixed metaphor that is Taos, casual fare can range from a buffalo bratwurst and a German pilsner to Mezcal and burritos with green chile. The village, despite the improvements, is still a welcoming mix of locals who love the ersatz European ski culture married to the local New Mexican ethos. No cookie-cutter ski village this. Is Taos busier than before? Yes, but it is rarely crowded, certainly not by the standards of major popular Western resorts. And there is nothing frantic about the ski experience here, because there is a welcome dearth of type As. Bacon’s measured approach seems to be working: Taos remains wild and quirky, marching to its own beat.
Opposite, clockwise from top right: With 1,294 acres of varied terrain, Taos Ski Valley Resort is one of the most challenging ski destinations in the country; the many steep trails of Taos; Hotel St. Bernard; jumping down Kachina Peak; nearby Pueblo Village.
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K2 MOTORCARS. JUPITER, FLORIDA A red carpet and a grand display of exquisite timepieces and rare automobiles welcomed guests to “Cars & Chronos” on Thursday, March 12. Hamilton Jewelers and K2 Motorcars teamed up for the event featuring collectible watches and wheels, including an original 1966 Ford GT40 that was featured in the Oscar-nominated film Ford v Ferrari. Along with the enviable display of grown-up toys, guests sipped champagne and tasted ruby cacao gourmet chocolate. Ferrari of Palm Beach, Flair Chocolatier, FlexJet, John Craig Clothier and McLaren of Palm Beach were all sponsors of the event, which marked the grand opening of K2 Motorcars’ new storage facility in Jupiter.
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ENTERTAINING AGAIN? A WORLD-RENOWNED SOMMELIER AND WINEMAKER SUGGESTS DISTINCTIVE PAIRINGS FOR A DINNER’S FIRST MOMENTS—AND ITS LAST. Perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve hosted a get-together for an evening meal. So, now that COVID-19 restrictions have for the most part been lifted and you can celebrate again with family and friends, you want your occasion to be special. The wine you serve with your main course will be chosen to be compatible with the entrée, certainly. But will it also suit your appetizer and dessert courses? To make a dinner truly memorable, says Rajat Parr, founder of Sandhi Wines in Santa Barbara, California, think about giving these opening and closing chapters of your dinner’s story their own pairings. The sommelier-turned-winemaker recommends ideal varietals for the first and final courses of your meal.
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These two dessert-time aphrodisiacs have a lot in common—both contain antioxidants and are often go-tos after a long day, for instance—but finding the perfect combination and balancing of flavors can be difficult. “Some people like red wine with chocolate, but it’s not easy [to pair them] unless the red wine has residual sugar,” Parr says. He recommends a dry or off-dry “reddish brownish” Bual Madeira alongside milk chocolate, and a colorless white port— that’s a sweet varietal made in Portugal— for its white chocolate counterpart. If you’re serving dark chocolate that contains more than 75 percent cacao (and thus tends to have a more bitter taste), the higher alcohol content in a red zinfandel or the “off-dry ripe style” Italian-made Amarone are both great and surprising options.
Hors d’oeuvres, anyone? The type of dip you serve before a meal alongside raw vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and celery, should not determine what type of wine you present with it, Parr advises. No matter what, “you want light, fresh white wines with an herbaceousness to them,” he says. His picks? A vinho verde from Portugal, a sauvignon blanc or a light-bodied chenin blanc, derived from France. Bottle to try: Habit Chenin Blanc 2018, $30
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There are two universal tips to keep in mind when pairing wine with cheeses, Parr says. One is that very few cheeses work with a heavier red wine due to the competing and complex flavors. And two, “young cheese goes best with younger wine, and more aged cheese pairs with slightly older white wines.” With that said, our sommelier suggests serving an exceptional chardonnay alongside cow’s milk cheeses, whereas fresh goat cheese goes nicely with the more herbal-toned sauvignon blanc. Aged goat cheese is best with a vintage bottle of sauvignon blanc or a white Bordeaux, which is essentially sauvignon blanc blended with gold-skinned grapes found in France and Australia called Sémillon. Another important thing to keep in mind? “Wines that are too oaky can cause bitterness with cheese,” Parr adds. Bottles to try: Fresh goat cheese: Vacheron Sancerre 2018, $40 Aged goat cheese: Domaine de Chevalier 2012, $60 Cow’s milk cheese: Louis Michel Chablis 2017, $90
WINE AND DESSERT TREATS The sweeter the dessert, the sweeter its accompanying wine should be, our expert says. “As an overarching rule, dry wines won’t work with sweet things.” For cake, he loves a sparkling or still moscato or, if it’s a chocolate cake you’re indulging in, a sweet rosé such as Italian varietal brachetto is an unexpected pick. The French wine sauternes is an ideal companion to fruity pies, Parr says, and there is only one type of vino he’ll consider when eating cookies or biscotti. “That’s a vin santo, a sweet Italian wine,” he declares. Bottles to try: Cake: Vietti Moscato 2018, $12 Fruit pies: Château Climens 2016, $82 Biscottis/cookies: Felsina Vin Santo 2007, $40
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wellness After the rough 2020 we’ve had, we deserve to take the best possible care of ourselves, and we can’t do it all with kale and kettlebells. That’s why some of us are checking out more novel therapies whose proponents claim they can help us feel and look better and healthier. And in so doing we’re joining a trend that predates this year’s pandemic. According to a 2018 report from the Global Wellness Institute, annual worldwide spending on wellness had reached $4.2 trillion by 2017—and that’s not including health care expenditures themselves (another $7.3 trillion). So if you’re willing to investigate new ways to heighten wellness, check out the three practices on the facing page and decide if one (or more) is worth your giving it a try. They may be new to you, but they actually have long histories. Good health and well-being to you!
APITHERAPY This is an ancient alternative treatment in which a substance from honeybees such as propolis (a beeproduced resin), royal jelly (a bee secretion) or venom is injected into humans. The most common type of apitherapy these days is bee acupuncture, which was touted in 2016 by Gwyneth Paltrow on her lifestyle website, Goop, as a way to reduce scarring. The idea is that venom from live bees is strategically injected directly into the skin. The melittin in the venom (that’s the main component, the one that triggers pain when you’re stung) then causes the immune system to have an anti-inflammatory response. Apitherapy is still considered an experimental treatment in the United States for treating conditions such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis and skin lesions. (Adverse allergic reactions have been reported, so check with your doctor before undertaking apitherapy.) Still, some holistic acupuncturists such as Frederique Keller of BeePharm in Northport, New York, and the Chung Institute of Integrative Medicine in Moorestown, New Jersey, perform bee venom therapy to improve specific conditions. Apitherapy is widespread in parts of Europe and particularly in Turkey, where patients of a doctor named Ali Timucin Atayoğlu swear it helps alleviate symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease.
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When you arrive at a shamanic drumming session, you may think you’re in some sort of newfangled combination toddler music class and adult meditation hour. But this ancient form of therapy, also known as rhythm healing, existed long before the term “self-care” was coined. Many people now consider it a valuable treatment for varied physical and mental conditions, from stress and anxiety to stroke and chronic pain. They believe its special rhythmic patterns can influence the body’s internal rhythms, with an effect that “releases blocked emotional patterns, promotes healing and helps reconnect us to our core,” as one website puts it. Shamanic drumming is essentially a rhythmic form of drumming in which a practitioner performs specific patterns on a healing drum—typically a single, repetitive rhythm played at a tempo of three to four beats per second—which causes vibrations in the body and is said to bring on an altered state of consciousness to relax the body and clear the mind. Spiritual drumming is most effective in a group setting, which is why drum facilitators such as Washington, D.C-based Katy Gaughan and Julie Ditta up in Whitby, Ontario, offer clients community drum circles, drumming wellness classes and team-building activities built around the instrument.
Despite its not-so-sexy moniker, this is a wellness practice some swear by. It’s said to rid the body of toxins and waste by working trapped toxins and fluid out of the tissues and into the lymph nodes. There, harmful bacteria and viruses are destroyed. During the treatment, a masseuse specifically trained in the lymphatic system uses light, long strokes (a deep-tissue massage this isn’t) on problem areas, such as the back, shoulders, legs and arms, to move fluids back through the natural lymph flow of the body. Proponents say this massage minimizes swelling, pain, bloating and stress, and boosts the immune system (and the lymphatic system) overall. They suggest booking one of these babies after recovering from a cold to give your immune system a boost, before a big event to help reduce water retention, or simply when your sore muscles can use a little R&R. Perhaps, if you’re in the neighborhood, treat yourself to one by world-renowned Brazilian lymphatic massage expert Flavia Lanini, who opened her self-titled beauty institute in West Hollywood, or get one Down Under at Bodytherapy Massage in Melbourne, Australia. (But note that the Mayo Clinic’s website warns: “Avoid massage if you have a skin infection, blood clots or active disease in the involved lymphatic drainage areas.”)
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GOSHWARA’S DRIVE FOR PERFECTION IS REFLECTED IN MAGNIFICENT CUTTING AND CARVING OF GEMSTONES.
The expertise of carving gemstones has been a practice for many years and has been employed by skilled artisans around the world. Ancient civilizations began carving gemstones—the art form known as glyptography—thousands of years ago, creating lavish pieces fit for members of past Roman aristocracy. The craft is a perfect demonstration of modern technology meeting ancient techniques to produce truly distinctive and bespoke creations. Gem cutters know that Mother Nature plays a critical role in this culture because of what the earth produces in rough gems for the artisans to use. Many other natural influences play a role in this ethos as well, such as architecture and modern design. The result is carvings that are rich in culture, tradition and beauty.
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For Goshwara, the designs are created with intricate detail that strive for perfection. The maison is on trend, yet traditional and timeless. The designs are inspired by everyday life, influenced by the feminine silhouette: soft and virtuous, yet bold and confident. Diversity is a key theme to Goshwara designs, reminiscent of old world but modern intention. The key factor of what makes Goshwara unique in its place amongst the finest gemstone jewelry designers in the world is that the firm cuts and manufactures their own gemstones. This allows for unique cuts, shapes and carvings. Each stone is manufactured by hand using very fine material, which is sourced directly from the mines. In addition to exceptional quality and distinguishing designs, Goshwara is also known for its unique mixing of colors to create heirloom quality pieces that represent exceptional craftsmanship and gemstone joie de vivre.
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A GROUP OF CRAFTSMEN IN THE FINGER LAKES ARE REVITALIZING THE ART OF WOODWORKING. By Mary Stone French sculptor Auguste Rodin famously said, “The work of art is already within the block of marble. I just chop off whatever isn’t needed.” A team of highly skilled woodworkers in Naples, N.Y., is taking that same approach, but to timber. Their goal is also different insofar as their artwork is particular to the customer for whom it is intended. The unique furniture Grand Wood LLC creates is made in collaboration with customers based off the potential their craftsmen see in a particular tree. They then mill, kiln dry and carve it. Zac Holtz, Grand Wood general manager, explains: “If someone will have to take down a tree on their property for whatever reason, we’re able to talk to them and let them know what opportunity may or not be there with the tree and the logs that come from it. We discuss any early concepts or dreams they might have of using the lumber and producing furniture out of it.” Grand Wood’s designers create 3D models and drawings of the customized design for clients to refine and approve. But what makes Grand Wood’s process stand out, Holtz says, is how its team handles the process from start to finish: from moving the logs to their workshop on Route 21 to installing the finished pieces themselves.
Holtz describes Grand Wood’s designs as the ultimate expression of wood that become part of the customer’s family history. “Being a part of that story and helping the client create that story can justify the material, the tree that it came from. It’s really a wonderful thing,” Holtz says. “It’s sort of old-fashioned. It goes back to farmers who used to do that themselves, and a lot of that was out of necessity. But there’s a beautiful authenticity to it. It’s wonderful to provide that here around the Finger Lakes.” Grand Wood has been operating with its current team since 2014 under a partnership between billionaire Richard Sands, executive vice chair of Constellation Brands, and Ontario County serial entrepreneur Jeremy Fields. “At the time [of our inception], we were taking on a pretty diverse set of work. Much of it catered to the ownership and [the owners’] personal projects at the time: timber framing, furniture, and within each of those fields, we were using a lot of reclaimed materials. So, for instance, disassembling barns and re-purposing the timber into timber frames or furniture,” Holtz explains. As it built a customer base, Grand Wood moved to its current location. “From the beginning, we’ve been in Naples. There’s an advan-
The Grand Wood team, from left to right: Shane Sakal, John Chudyk, Zac Holtz, Robert Ward III and Joe Castrechino
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tage to being in the Finger Lakes for sure. Richard’s focus was around Canandaigua Lake at that point. Jeremy had a lot of resources in Naples. The property was available; they acquired it, and we just grew from there.” For its headquarters, the team reclaimed a barn, disassembled and re-erected it. Its first few projects were completed in that building, but as orders picked up, a larger production shop was constructed on the same property, mainly for timber framing. “Originally, however, projects got started before we even really had a well-established structure. Rob (Robert Ward III, craftsman and shop foreman), who has been with Grand Wood forever, jokes about taking on projects and producing them under tents with flood lights,” Holtz says. “That was sparked by the ambition of Jeremy and Richard. They had projects they wanted to get rolling on.” Today, Fields is the sole owner while Sands remains a regular customer, Holtz says. About Fields, Holtz adds, “In contrast to a lot of his other companies, he’s quite hands off. He’s allowed us to continue from where we started and make that transition on our own. He’s allowed the people here to develop the company and bring it to where it is now.” Originally, Grand Wood’s work centered on largescale timber framing, which necessitated its second workshop. Due to competition in the market at other corporations, which use computer-automated joinery versus Grand Wood’s use of handcrafted materials, the company has shifted its attention. “About a year and a half ago, we made a pretty strong transition, that’s where we’re at now. Our focus now is more geared by the material we process,” Holtz says. “We’re largely focused on furniture. We still take on timber framing, but furniture and the materials that sort of drive our design are the focus.” Beyond the large-scale capacity of its workshop, which allows craftsmen to sculpt and process largescale projects, such as barn doors, spiral staircases and the occasional timber frame, what makes Grand Wood stand out is how the company sources and mills the wood itself. Other shops, Holtz says, rely on Atlantic Plywood (a major wholesale supplier of hardwood plywood) and other lumber suppliers to get their lumber to build cabinets or furniture. By sourcing the logs themselves, Holtz says, Grand Wood can ensure the uniqueness of the material from the start.
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Most of the furniture featured on these pages was produced for The Brooklyn Home Company, which has worked with Grand Wood since 2014. Producing large pieces takes four to five months depending on design details and what is required of the final production— including rough milling the log(s), kiln drying (which requires two to three months), resizing with Grand Wood’s sawmill and final production. Clockwise from top left, a willow slab tabletop and a timber console made of solid willow timber dried to the core and polished; a carved mantel fabricated for Fitzhugh Karol, an artist-in-residence with The Brooklyn Home Company; a willow timber console; a willow stump table.
LONG INSPIRATION FOR COUNTLESS PINTEREST BOARDS, HGTV SHOWS AND ONE VERY FAMOUS VIRGINIA WOOLF NOVEL, THE IDEA OF “A ROOM OF ONE’S OWN” HAS BEEN TRANSFORMED IN 2020 FROM AN AESTHETIC FASCINATION TO A NEW NECESSITY.
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For many, the small-space obsession began in childhood, with a dollhouse, a Lincoln Logs cabin or the possibilities presented by an empty refrigerator box: the creation of a child-sized dominion of our own in a world that was completely dictated to us. Thanks to a global pandemic and a national shutdown, months of togetherness within the same four walls—while wonderful in many ways—finds many craving solitude. Now with a sharp shift to remote working and schooling, that sentiment has kicked into high gear as professionals and parents attempt to combat stay-at-home limitations by creating joyful personal spaces for work, hobbies, school and sanity. Man caves, “she sheds,” granny pods, glam garages—the “tiny house” is now all grown-up, rich in spirit though not necessarily in square footage. Folks are carving out extra space however possible, some spending pennies by popping tents and twinkle lights in the backyard, renting a treehouse on Airbnb or shelling out the big bucks on long-overdue basement, studio and outdoor deck projects. And then there are the creative types who are simply reimagining the areas they’ve already got. Below, three roll-up-their-sleeves souls who have done just that.
the yard yurt With five children under the age of 11, home design and organizational guru Sarah Mycroft of Apple Tree Interiors is all too familiar with the need for personal space. Her magazine-featured home in Rhode Island’s Rumstick Point is the perfect calling card for Mycroft’s fearless use of color and the constant reimagining of rooms in order to address a family’s changing needs. Daunted by remote schooling and nonexistent summer camp for her brood, Mycroft decided to look in her own backyard for more room. The solution: a yurt. “It’s our very own Room of Requirement,” Mycroft says of the 250-square-foot structure, tucked in between a wisteria-draped fence and an apple tree. “Sometimes it’s a yoga studio, just for me. On cool summer nights, it’s a place for adult drinks with my husband. And even though it’s only steps away from the house, it’s a fun change of venue for the kids. There are no screens, so it’s a great place for them to play, curl up in a beanbag with a book or eat a popsicle without worrying about drips. Honestly, it’s been a godsend.” Mycroft also set up an outdoor venue for backyard movies, where fireflies and nighttime dips in the pool accompany the kids’ favorite films. “Shaking things up is key to keeping our sanity right now.”
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This state of flux extends to the home’s interiors as well. A closet in the front parlor has been transformed into a tiny library, complete with a comfy reading chair and tomes organized by color. Half of the finished basement has become a home office for her husband Jack, an attorney, and a former study is now a rainbow-hued homework/craft room for the kids. “The only challenging part has been choosing wall color,” Mycroft laughs. “Don’t get me started on changing paint colors.”
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the she shed When Betsy Grimes, associate director of Annual Giving at Princeton University, and her photographer husband, Tom, bought their vintage charmer in Pennington, New Jersey, it came with a stroll-to-town location, a lemonade porch and a century-old barn. The male-dominated household includes two college-age sons and a newish lab puppy named Humphrey, so it comes as no surprise that Grimes sought out one of the barn’s three bays for her “she shed.”
the RV redux Despite the pandemic, summer was not canceled for Kathy Bogle of Princeton, New Jersey’s Bogle Design Group (BDG). Her weekends, she discovered, were still packed with both family and lacrosse travel, and she needed to find a way to reduce the current risks associated with hotels and planes. Her teenage daughter, Arden, thought that a self-sufficient RV could be the perfect solution. Combining Bogle’s considerable design-and-build talents with her family’s love of travel, the pair refurbished a low-mileage 2003 Chevy “Chateau Sport” 24’ Class C RV, transforming the vehicle’s original interiors into a boutique hotel on wheels.
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The renovation put Bogle’s impressive project management skills to the test, thanks to a two-week renovation timeline that ran right up to her daughter’s first lacrosse tournament. “Our deadline pushed our creativity and Amazon Prime to the limits,” Bogle says. With the vehicle’s weight limits in mind, projects encompassed wallpapering, re-painting kitchen and bath cabinets, reupholstery of the dinette and sofa (convertible beds) in stain-resistant fabric and updating the bathroom with a chic new sink and mirror. Cleat-friendly laminate-wood flooring made a huge difference in creating the RV’s updated modernity, as did comfy accessories, storage baskets, framed art and a chalk marker message board to keep track of game times. The gorgeous new digs-on-wheels also will take them to coastal Maine and on a family ski/snowboarding trip this winter. With a background in architectural engineering and construction management, Bogle is no stranger to complicated “soup-to-nuts” home renovations, but smaller BDG builds have a special place in her heart too—designs like an artist’s studio, a coastal cottage, a tiny house and myriad basement man caves/wine rooms/teen hangout spaces. Bogle is seeing a steady rise in the requests for these types of projects. “As we are all spending more time at home, there is an increased need for space for work and school, for being together and escaping. Sometimes these needs require an addition, but often they can be accomplished by rethinking and re-prioritizing the use of existing rooms in the home. Especially during these crazy days, even small, well-designed changes can bring joy.” BOGLE DESIGN GROUP. PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY. 609.468.2336. BOGLEDESIGN.COM
Luckily, no boys allowed isn’t a hard-and-fast rule: Grimes’ hands-on husband and sons helped bring her shed dream to fruition. After partitioning the bay, a Dutch door was added to face the yard, with thick slices of a fallen tree standing in as natural doorsteps. The floor was laid with recycled brick from an old patio, adding a beautiful patina to the interior. After stringing white lights and adding flower boxes to the windows, her “she shed” became an enchanting place to spend time, especially during these stay-close-to-home days.
A Virginia native with an appreciation for the way things used to be, Grimes extols the virtues of her shed. “I love that it’s an old barn. I love the rustic charm of its original siding and horse hitches. It’s a great place for potting plants, a quiet cup of tea or a glass of wine, and because it overlooks our fire pit, it’s an ideal setting for an outdoor social-distance dinner party.” A connection to the great outdoors is important to Grimes, and has helped her cope with these uncertain times. An extension of the yard, the shed is a seasonal gift, right at home amid the family’s chickens, dappled sunshine and green-thumb gardens. “It’s a true retreat,” Grimes says. “My little piece of heaven.”
ADD SOME SPARKLE TO YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE WITH GEMSTONE-INFUSED BEAUTY PRODUCTS
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As it turns out, gorgeous jewelry pieces aren’t the only way gemstones can make a statement. More and more skincare companies are including gems in their ingredient list and harnessing the power they possess for health and wellness. Want to try out this chichi trend? Read on to discover which residents of your jewelry box are candidates for membership in your glam squad.
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CITRINE $36 at shopaquariansoul.com Come on and get happy with Aquarian Soul’s Citrine Gem Powder Clay Mask. “Citrine is the active ingredient, which works not only to brighten and add glow to your skin, but also on a spiritual level to promote happiness and joy,” says Aquarian Soul founder Ally Sands. Citrine is representative of the sun and believed to impart invigoration and energy. Citrine powder is mixed with kaolin clay in this mask, also infused with pineapple (a natural astringent), papaya (a vitamin-rich exfoliant) and mango (to firm and tighten skin). The result is smooth and soft skin.
BLACK PEARL $38 for a six pack bundle at knesko.com Black pearl, an ancient symbol of prosperity and purity, plays a starring role in Knesko’s Detox Collagen Eye Masks. “Black pearl powder is a powerhouse ingredient that contains over 30 trace minerals, such as iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium,” says Knesko founder Lejla Cas. “It also has more than 17 amino acids that help with cell turnover and collagen retention, and promote optimal skin hydration.”
TOURMALINE $48 at herbivorebotanicals.com Garner glowing reviews of your skin with Herbivore Botanicals’ Brighten Pineapple + Gemstone Mask. This natural radiance mask contains rice powder and pineapple enzymes to smooth and brighten skin, along with energizing gemstone particles for exfoliation and illumination.
The doctor-formulated marine collagen masks deliver nutrients deep into the skin for amazing anti-aging benefits. It also utilizes the company’s exclusive Gemclincial technology, which blends special properties of precious gemstones and minerals with proprietary skincare formulas.
“Our Brighten Mask contains micronized white tourmaline, a crystal that helps to strengthen circulation in the skin,” says Wren McMurdo, the company’s creative content specialist. “By doing so, this gentle gemstone dramatically helps to detoxify, heal and renew the complexion, giving Brighten its unique glow-boosting and youth-preserving benefits.”
DIAMOND $485 at laprairie.com Scientifically advanced skincare company La Prairie has infused every girl’s best friend, diamonds, into their Skin Caviar Crystalline Concentré. The diamond, liquid and quartz crystals reflect and scatter light to “give a subtle flattering glow to the skin.” To increase the luxe quotient, the crystals are paired in the formula with caviar extract to help increase firmness and elasticity. The final touches are a brightening complex of vitamin C, scotch pine and licorice, Asian root extract for volume and tropical plant extract to limit facial contractions that cause wrinkles. In the decade since this product first hit the market, it has amassed a global fan following, including many Hollywood A-listers.
ROSE QUARTZ $28 at koraorganics.com Kora Organics founder and former supermodel Miranda Kerr subscribes to the healing power of rose quartz. Believed to carry a soothing energy to encourage self-love, self-esteem and forgiveness, certain Kora products, such as their Rose Quartz Luminizer, are energized with rose quartz crystal. Noni fruit extract, coconut and rosehip oils work with rose quartz crystal powder to enhance your natural radiance and nourish skin. This organic highlighter, which Kerr applies to her cheeks, temples and brow bones as part of her daily beauty routine, creates a soft pink, luminous glow.
SAPPHIRE $175 at sjalskincare.com Själ Skincare is singing the blues with its Saphir Concentrate. This bestselling liquid silk treatment oil is enhanced with Himalayan blue sapphires and aquamarines. “Known for clarity promoting learning and wisdom as well as mental acuity, blue sapphire is believed to connect the mind and body by stimulating the pituitary (which produces melatonin), helping to relax mind and body,” says Kristin Petrovich, co-founder of Själ Skincare. The essential sapphire infusion in this anti-aging face oil allows the skin to relax and clear, promoting clarity and a refreshed, youthful glow.
RUBY $75 at goldfadenmd.com Goldfaden MD’s Doctor’s Scrub is a daily facial exfoliator that allows you to always put your best face forward. “One of the benefits of Doctor’s Scrub is that it delivers our signature ‘Goldfaden Glow,’” says creator Dr. Goldfaden. “Ruby crystals are used because they are perfectly round and have no jagged edges, which can cause irritation or broken capillaries. Targeted hydrating emollients hyaluronic acid, jojoba oil and apricot kernel oil are incorporated to hydrate and nourish the skin.” HAMILTON 145
Jewelry pieces have always been a way for us to shine, but now gemstones are extending their reach and proving their prowess in the skincare realm. Up the panache of your beauty arsenal by incorporating products that embrace the sparkle and spirit of these dazzling stones.
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THESE THREE AMERICAN-MADE SPORTS SUPERCARS WILL LEAVE RIVALS IN THE DUST. AFTER ALL, EUROPEANS CAN’T HAVE ALL THE FUN. By Darius Amos FORD GT
The pride of Detroit boasts Italian supercar statistics, but make no mistake: The new GT is 100 percent American ingenuity, power and style. For starters, the twin turbo V-6 produces 660 horsepower and can generate speeds in excess of 215 mph. For luxury inside, the driver’s gauge cluster and center stack are wrapped in suede. The most recent incarnation (which starts at $500,000) is a design throwback to the GT40, Ford Motor Company’s legendary model from the mid-1960s that inspired the film Ford v Ferrari. One of two appearance options is the Heritage edition, which comes with a paint scheme reminiscent of the Le Manswinning 1968–69 racecar. For a modern look, there’s the Liquid Carbon package, a $250,000 add-on featuring a clear paint coat meant to showcase the intricate carbon-fiber weave of the GT’s body.
CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8
Maybe there’s nothing as American as apple pie, but the Corvette comes darn close. Chevy’s legendary sports car has gone through various makeovers since its 1953 debut, but its eighth iteration is the most dramatic. Beginning this model year, the ’Vette is now equipped with a mid-body engine, joining the upper echelon of European exotics such as Porsche, McLaren and Lamborghini. The 6.2-liter V-8 yields supercar performance (490 horsepower, 2.8-second 0–60 time) without the accompanying supercar price (it starts at $59,995). And it’s filled with innovative tech: a front-axle lift system that can lift the body two inches in three seconds, cameras that monitor curb clearance and a rear camera that displays on the rearview mirror.
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HENNESSEY VENOM F5
Driving enters a different stratosphere when you pass the $1 million price level: This is the world of Bugatti, Pagani, Koenigsegg and America’s own Hennessey. In 2017, the track-only Hennessey Venom F5 claimed the “fastest car in the world” title when it conquered the 300-mph barrier, and now it’s ready for the roads. The first production Venom F5 will be available in limited quantities in August at a hefty $1.8 million price tag. Named after the highest-category tornado, the Venom F5 is shaped similar to the McLaren Senna but is powered by a good old, made-in-the-U.S.A. V-8 engine with a 1,817-horsepower output.
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First opened in late 2015, H1912 in downtown Princeton has become a mainstay of great vintage shopping in the region. This industrial chic designed boutique is committed to the beauty, value and restoration of vintage watches and jewelry, reinforcing the value and unique design of the past. Each piece offered in this one-of-a-kind space holds a history and story to be told. From estate acquisitions to clients presenting their family heirlooms to us, we cherish the opportunity to give new life to pre-owned pieces. The salon’s vast selection includes signed pieces and designer items, many from world-renowned names such as Bulgari, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Chanel, Hermès, and more. Men’s jewelry, including vintage rings and bracelets, is also available, as is a large selection of watches from Tag Heuer, Rolex, Cartier, Breitling, and Hermes. All items are accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a one-year warranty. The location also has a full Service Department offering jewelry and watch repair, as well as restyling and restoration. The store’s unique design aesthetic won distinction as one of “America’s Coolest Stores” as recognized by INSTORE Magazine in 2019. H1912 supports giving back to our community by donating a percentage of sales to a charity within our region, representing the Hamilton core value of charitable assistance.
104 NASSAU STREET PRINCETON, NJ 08542 PHONE: 609.924.1363 WWW.H1912.COM
PAT R IO T IC PI NS Part of our Insignia Division, Patriotic Pins is a nationwide leader in creating pins and jewelry to support and celebrate important events in American history as well as our military, first responders, civil workers, and public servants. All designs are original by our in-house artisans and pay careful attention to historical and cultural significance and accuracy with the utmost of respect for our nation’s history. We specialize in meticulous enameling, hand-engraving and customization of each piece. We celebrate American history and honor both past heroes, and present day champions of our freedom and our country’s unique heritage. Our selection includes very familiar symbols such as the American Flag, Poppy Pin, Yellow Ribbon, Gay Pride, and more. We also have identified important events in recent American history to create a beautiful pin for remembrance and to continually raise awareness for occurrences such as Never Forget 9/11, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom.
BUSINESS GIF TS It’s Just Good Business. A tradition of excellence is reflected in our B2B world also; Hamilton For Business provides unique gifting solutions to hundreds of organizations, prestigious academic institutions, small businesses, and many more. With technology solutions that include turnkey customized websites for employee recognition programs and gift drop shipping, the business gifts team provides a wide array of services and benefits. We do the heavy lifting for busy HR departments and administrative professionals so they can focus on their business. Our long-standing partnerships with the world’s finest brands allows us to offer an outstanding and vast product selection to meet any budget…or time frame. Employee recognition, sales and service awards, and milestone gifts are just a few of our core competencies, and we thrive on a challenge! Have someone who seems impossible to shop for… we’ve got you covered. Our team provides a dedication to exceptional service that is unrivaled in the industry, and the buying team travels the globe to find the very best…and they have really great taste. Let us do the shopping for you; the wrapping; the delivery…and you can enjoy the credit!
H A M I LT O N I N S I G N I A Hamilton’s Insignia Division is dedicated to crafting insignia and emblematic jewelry, pins, medals, and more. The Official Jeweler to many fine ancestral organizations, Hamilton is proud to provide insignia jewelry, business gifts, and service awards to groups and societies from around the world, including the US Military Academy at West Point, the US Naval Academy, The Liberty Medal, and many more. We manufacture all of our items in America and most pieces are hand-finished with the expertise of skilled professionals. From hand-sewing ribbons, hand-enameling, to engraving and customization of each piece, we are dedicated to providing the finest quality insignia and emblematic jewelry with historical and group accuracy. Our team has a strong understanding of ancestral and hereditary history and recognizes the necessary protocol to accommodate representation of these organizations. We create civic badges, emblems, insignia, and many other commemorative items including military and historical society insignia, medals, and honors. We are proficient in new product development from design through manufacture and our design team can help you create an iconic symbol or design for your group. PHONE: 800.786.5890 or 215.545.6200 WWW.HAMILTONINSIGNIA.COM
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Hamilton serves clients worldwide, from individuals to small family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 companies. We build authentic relationships with our clients. This helps us not only connect with them on a personal level, but allows us to truly fulfill their needs. Hamilton offers customized gifts and programs that support the specific objectives and budget our clients have while keeping their one-of-a-kind company culture in mind.
We delve into important Pre 1900’s events including The Alamo, Battle of Kings Mountain, Boston Tea Party, Washington’s Crossing, and Battle of Trenton. We craft a distinctive commemoration pin of The Battle of Iwo Jima, citing the remembrance, “among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.” We remember Pearl Harbor, Battle of Midway, and The Battle of Normandy. We even have special items for our K9 service members who support our troops. Most items are available for customization to personalize the keepsake and become an heirloom to be treasured forever.
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red & rowdy BORN IN PARIS IN THE ROARING TWENTIES, THE BOULEVARDIER IS GETTING A WELL-DESERVED FRESH LOOK. AFTER ALL, IT’S THE TWENTIES AGAIN.
Boulevardier INGREDIENTS n 1 ¼ oz. bourbon or rye whiskey n 1 oz. Campari n 1 oz. sweet vermouth
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DIRECTIONS Stir ingredients with ice in a mixing glass until chilled. Strain into a coupe glass or serve on the rocks. Garnish with an orange twist.
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TAKE IT FROM A PROUD PEACOCK: THESE BAUBLES SHOW OFF THE RICHEST, LUSHEST, COOLEST HUES.
All prices upon request. Magnificent necklace with oval blue sapphires surrounded by brilliant diamonds crafted in 18k white gold
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Platinum and diamonds showcase this gorgeous center black Australian opal gemstone ring weighing 6 carats. Round brilliant diamonds cascade down the setting and in the carriage under the gem. Teardrop earrings with jade and crystal surrounded by diamonds crafted in platinum
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