John Craig: Fall/Winter 2015

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florida’s ULTIMATE GUIDE to STYLE

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FALL 2015 COLLECTION

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CONTENTS

fall/winter 2015

features Luxury, Meet Power

Beneath the elegant exterior of Bentley’s Mulsanne beats the heart of a world-class race car. 26

Take It Outside

Bring your wardrobe to new heights with the season’s coolest styles. 30

Room Key

Luxury has a Gallic accent at the Cheval Blanc St.-Barth Isle de France. 44

Off to Market

Get a behind-the-scenes look at our most recent buying trips. 46

departments Invitation to Style We’re ready for fall! 6

The Craig Guide

Spotlight on Shinola...the Robbie Burns cocktail... life-changing underwear...hooked on Hiltl...a (watering) hole in one...and more. 11

Style Guide

Craig DeLongy takes us on a tour of some of his favorite sartorial touches. 16

Essentials

Fuel your denim obsession with several of these new styles. 18 ICON

Miles Davis

For the Picasso of jazz nothing was incidental—not the notes he played on the trumpet or the absence of buttons on his sportcoat sleeves. 20

Spirits

A sip of calvados between courses can take a meal from good to great. 41

Look Good, Keep Well Ways to optimize your health and your appearance—starting with a smile on your face. 48

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ON THE COVER: Blue sportcoat by Boglioli, Sand cardigan, plaid shirt by Circle of Gentlemen, pants by Gardeur and suede belt by Magnanni.

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An invitation to style

John Craig JOHNCRAIGclothier.COM Winter Park, 407.629.7944 Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

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We’re ready for fall!

all is a terrific time to travel and experience places where the leaves are changing, there’s a chill in the air and maybe even snow on the ground.

Every autumn, we stock up on the specialty items that our customers need while traveling to cool-weather destinations—whether it’s a charcoal cashmere overcoat or the perfect Chelsea boot to take you from a business meeting to a stylish night out.

Just because our stores are in Florida doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the fun that fall has to offer! It’s a time to slip on that luxurious cashmere sweater, soft tailored corduroys and a rich wool/ cashmere blend sportcoat—pieces that make you feel as though fall has arrived but you can actually wear during our Florida winters. In this issue of John Craig magazine you’ll find lots of great colors for the fall/winter season; hunter green, merlot and chestnut are just a few of our favorites.

We also present some of our favorite pieces that can take your wardrobe to the next level, such as Magnanni wingtips, fine made-in-the-USA timepieces from Shinola and Saax underwear,

which hugs you in all the right places!

And for the first time we give our readers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of our buying trips to New York City. Many of our customers have asked us what is involved in these trips and how we select such wonderful merchandise. You’ll find the details on page 46.

Last, but certainly not least, we’re excited to announce the opening of our eighth John Craig store in St. Petersburg. It will be located in Sundial, a fantastic new shopping, dining and entertainment center, and it will open in late November—just in time for the holiday shopping season.

The John Craig team would like to thank our hardworking staff, outstanding vendors and, of course, our loyal customers for all their support. Our eight stores wouldn’t be possible without all of you. We hope you enjoy reading our magazine as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together. See you soon!

Third Street, naples, 239.434.2115 Monday–wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10 a.m to 9 p.m.

Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, 904.280.3615 Monday–Sunday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The promenade, Bonita Springs 239.301.2080 Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m. harbourside place, jupiter 561.406.6858 Monday–wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday: 12 to 5 p.m.

Editor

Mark Dowden

Art Director

stephen M. vitarbo

Executive Editor

rita guarna

Managing Editor

carol bialkowski

Senior Editor

timothy kelley

Contributing Editors virginie boone, Maria Lissandrello, Luca Sumberac Contributing Photographer Daniel Springston Publishing staff

Publisher Shae Marcus

Associate Publisher jodi bruker National Brand Manager Monica Delli Santi Senior Account Executive Carol Xanthos Director of Production and Circulation Christine Hamel Advertising Services Manager jacquelynn fischer Senior Art Director, Agency Services Kijoo Kim Production/Art Assistant Alanna Giannantonio Accounting amanda albano, agnes alves, megan frank Published by Chairman Carroll V. Dowden President Mark Dowden Senior Vice Presidents sHAE MARCUS, Carl Olsen

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Vice Presidents rita guarna, christine hamel J o h n c r a i g Magazine is published by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with John craig. Copyright © 2015 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, J o h n c r a i g , 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email mark.dowden@wainscotmedia.com.

The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.

Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, John Craig, 132 Park Avenue South, Winter Park, FL 32789; telephone 407.629.7944 Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia.com.

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craig guide Winner’s circle

Shine on

Nearly a century ago, the name Shinola referred to a brand of American shoe polish, immortalized in an offcolor saying. You know the one we’re talking about! Defunct for years, the brand name was purchased in 2011 by a Texas-based watchmaker hoping to shine up its reputation.

They’ve succeeded. Shinola now hand-builds fine timepieces at its state-of-the-art factory in Detroit. The retrostyle watches sport stainless steel casings, hand-stitched leather straps (made in Largo, Fla.) and accessible price points—$475 to $1,500.

Some brands are born to fill a market niche; others create a niche simply by appearing. We’d place Circle of Gentlemen in the latter group.

The line was launched in 2006 by two Dutchmen who’d been childhood friends: Janjaap van Gent and Michel van Kommer. They started with high-collared dress shirts; today, Circle offers a full menswear line including blazers, suits, outerwear and accessories. It’s known for thoughtful touches such as contrast reverse cuffs, pull-out pocket squares and a handy, extra-wide ticket pocket. And the high collars allow you to leave your shirt unbuttoned without an unattractive “flop.”

If you value high-quality fabrics, fine European craftsmanship, painstaking attention to detail and a look of timeless sophistication, seek out the Circle of Gentlemen logo (it resembles a medieval coat of arms) and try on one of these choice garments. The place to look? That would be John Craig, of course.

A (watering) hole in one

His golf career may be legendary, but his career as a restaurateur is just beginning. The Woods Jupiter, backed by Tiger Woods to the tune of $8 million, opened in August at Harbourside Place, just five miles from his home. (The shopping, dining and entertainment destination also is home to one of our newest John Craig stores.)

Reportedly, Woods was very involved in designing the dark, swanky establishment, which features distinctly modern touches like an illuminated quartz backdrop to the U-shaped bar, a sleek concrete bar top, globe pendant lights throughout and boxy black leather chairs. Our favorite design features: private banquettes for six framed by shimmering floor-length drapes, and flat-screen TVs that are unobtrusive yet still visible.

As for the menu, you can’t go wrong with the lobster and crab cake appetizer or Jupiter salad to start, followed by a perfectly cooked rib-eye steak or ahi tuna. We didn’t have room for dessert, but we heard from the folks sitting at the next table that the deep-dish s’mores is delish. Lots of local beers on tap and an extensive wine and spirits selection round out the wonderful experience at this fine-dining sports bar.

The Woods Jupiter, 129 Soundings Ave., Jupiter, 561.320.9627; woodsjupiter.com

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craig guide Gardeur gets it right

There’s a reason this German trouser specialist (in business since 1920) has won the hearts and legs of our customers: Their jeans fit perfectly—and not just after extensive alterations, but from the moment you put them on. Unlike many brands, which manufacture jeans in eight or 10 sizes, Gardeur offers more than 30 sizes. Each of those sizes takes into consideration a guy’s height, waist, hips and inseam. Because, after all, two men with the same size waist don’t necessarily have the same build. Another plus: The fabric has just the right amount of stretch to ensure that you look just as good at 8 p.m. as you did at 8 a.m. Stop by one of our stores and slip on a pair.

A new way with whiskey

If you’re still drinking your whiskey “straight,” it’s time to mix it up. Literally. The world’s most masculine beverage has made its way onto mixed-drinks menus across the country. “Whiskey’s pleasures are diverse and delicious,” notes Warren Bobrow, author of Whiskey Cocktails. “And much to the surprise of traditionalists, it’s a versatile spirit that’s extremely adaptable when it comes to mixology.”

Here, we present Bobrow’s Robert Burns Cocktail, a tipple that honors Scotland’s most famous poet. Every sip is pure elegance, whether it’s served straight up or in a martini glass with a flamed orange zest twist. That said, if you’re a “wee tim’rous beastie,” as Burns himself wrote, steer clear: This cocktail is not for the faint of heart. If you can handle it, though, it’s a truly luxurious way to start an autumn evening.

The Robert Burns Cocktail n 2 oz. Scotch whisky n ¾ oz. Italian vermouth, such as Carpano Antica n Dash of orange bitters n Dash of absinthe n Orange zest twist (optional) Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters with ice. Pour all the liquid ingredients over the ice. Stir gently to combine. Strain this into a martini glass.

Singe the orange zest by holding it firmly behind a lit match and pinching it to release its natural citrus oils. (Be careful to spritz the citrus oils into the glass.)

Wrinkles won’t have a prayer

Why is Eton Shirts a luxury brand respected worldwide? Because the company makes shirts today with the same obsessive attention to detail David and Annie Pettersson had when they launched Eton in the Swedish village of Gånghester in 1928. Choose from the Red Ribbon business collection or the less formal Green Ribbon option. Either way, your shirt will keep its shape all day thanks to Eton’s wrinkleresistant, 100 percent cotton fabric. (The anti-wrinkle finish is the result of a patented, 35-step organic finishing process.) John Craig offers shirts in cutaway, tab and button-down collar styles, and while white is always right, there are myriad possibilities for adding color and pattern. Of course, a sales associate will be glad to assist you.

Better briefs

If MBA student Trent Kitsch hadn’t gone on a fishing trip to Alaska with his dad, Saxx Underwear might never have been invented. Spending three days in a wet ocean suit had taken a toll on his private parts (constant contact with his legs), and the avid outdoorsman returned to the University of Western Ontario determined to redesign men’s underwear. The result, after months of designing, testing and fine-tuning: his patented ergonomic front pouch.

About that pouch: It’s engineered with no exposed stitching and no inner seam “bulk” for added comfort. And—here’s the cool part—innovative, mega-thin mesh panels surround the pouch, keeping everything in its place and preventing unwanted friction and movement. Saxx calls its underwear “life changing.” We agree.

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The Salt of the Earth

Chef Fabrizio Aielli hails from Venice, but he’s gathered salt from all over the world—130 different types and flavors of salt to be exact— to season his innovative dishes and put his unique touch on Florida’s finest ingredients. In particular, his Sea Salt restaurants in Naples and at Sundial in St. Petersburg are a fulfillment of his culinary goals.

Aielli’s philosophy is to blend simplicity with the best ingredients in a menu that changes daily.

That means using local organic produce, wild-caught seafood, and poultry and meat raised naturally without hormones or antibiotics. Need another reason to visit the new Sea Salt in St. Pete? There’s an 80-foot-long raw bar and a 7,000-bottle wine tower—one of the largest in North America—that would make Venice proud.

Sea Salt, 1186 Third St. South, naples, 239.434.7258, seasaltnaples.com; 183 2nd Ave. North, St. Petersburg, 727.873.7964, seasaltstpete.com

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John Craig is proud to feature more than 75 designer brands! See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by one of our stores (there are eight) for a shopping experience you’ll love.

AG Alan Payne Allen Edmonds Art of Shaving Bailey 44 Baxter Of California Bill Lavin Boglioli Byron Canali Carrot & Gibbs Castangia Circle of Gentlemen Citizens of Humanity Codis Maya Daniel Wellington David Donahue Derek Rose Dl 1961 Dolcepunta Donald J Pliner Eton Eyebobs Gravati Happy Socks Hickey Freeman Hiltl Incotex Jack Black Jack Victor Jan Leslie Johnnie-O John Varvatos Star Usa Kinross Cashmere L.M.B. 1911 Luciano Barbera Luigi Bianchi mac Magnanni Mantova Martin Dingman Mason Maui Jim M-Clip Michael’s Minerals Moore & Giles Nikky Olukai Pantherella Persol Ray-Ban Red Jacket Riviera Robert Graham Robert Talbott Rocky Patel Salvatore Ferragamo Samuelsohn Sand Saxx Scojo Shinola Skip Gambert

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Smathers & Branson Southern Tide Stone Rose Swims Tateossian Tommy John W. Kleinberg Würkin Stiffs Zanella

Hooked on Hiltl “We never wanted to be the biggest, just the very best.” That was the motto of Fritz Hiltl when he founded the trousers brand with his wife in 1955, producing 20 pairs a day.

Today, Hiltl makes more than a half-million pairs of pants each year for men who favor classic design, superior quality, innovative fabrics (to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer) and fine-tailoring touches such as overlocked seams and eye buttonholes with cross bar tacks. It’s no wonder our customers are hooked on Hiltl.

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Ask Mr. Etiquette Next up: St. Pete

We can’t help it. We just keep expanding. Our eighth John Craig store will open in St. Petersburg in time for the 2015 holiday shopping season, joining our flagship stores in Winter Park and Naples, our boutiques at the JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton Naples and the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, and our stores in Bonita Springs and Jupiter.

You can expect the same exceptional selection, personalized attention and expert tailoring at our new store, which will be located in Sundial, a shopping, dining and entertainment center in the heart of downtown St. Pete. Just steps from the waterfront, it features a clean, contemporary design with skylights, shade umbrellas, state-of-the-art video boards and a beautiful three-story working sundial and fountain. (The sundial is a nod to St. Petersburg’s history as the Sunshine City.)

“Sundial is the perfect location for our next expansion,” says Craig DeLongy, owner of John Craig. “The St. Petersburg area is growing by leaps and bounds, and we are excited to be a part of this magnificent center and incredibly vibrant downtown.”

Craig Delongy explains how to sail through life without giving offense.

I see pictures of Hollywood guys standing on the red carpet in tuxedos and sneakers. Is this crazy pairing now permissible, or is it an affront to polite society?

—Bothered in Bonita Springs It’s both, because the answer depends on social context. Let’s say you’re wearing a funky tuxedo jacket with jeans to a casual party. Sneakers work just fine. But if you’re attending a black-tie affair, then you shouldn’t stray far from the norm of black patent leather shoes. How far can you stray? Black calfskin shoes are OK, or, if you must let your freak flag fly, embroidered velvet slippers.

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Craig DeLongy takes us on a tour of some of his favorite sartorial touches.

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wo gentlemen can wear the same designer suit, and one will look great while the other knocks it out of the ballpark. The difference, my friends, is in the details. Here’s my advice for hitting a home run, sartorially speaking.

TIE: Don’t buy a tie just because it looks great—unless, of course, that’s all you’ll be wearing! Instead, select colors and patterns that work well with your suits and shirts. The orange and blue striped style by Robert Talbott shown above is a perfect example.

POCKET SQUARE: This small square of silk (or cotton or wool) packs a big punch and lets you express your individuality. This paisley style with a contrasting hand-rolled border is handmade in the USA by Edward Armah.

TIE BAR: Keep it simple—like this classic silver David Donahue model.

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BELT: Brown is the new black when it comes to belts and shoes. The Spanish brand Magnanni offers fine leather belts in a wide range of brown shades—cognac to tobacco.

WATCH: Want to stand out from the crowd? Adorn your wrist with a Shinola timepiece, made by hand in Detroit. Pictured here: the Runwell Chronograph with a dark green face.

CUFF LINKS: There’s no right or wrong approach to choosing cuff links.

Just have some fun! We offer an array of interesting styles, including these cuff links with moveable gears by Tateossian.

SHOES: A fine pair of shoes helps a guy make a killer first impression, particularly with women. Take, for example, these gorgeous hand-burnished wingtips

by Magnanni. No one can resist them!

Stop by one of our stores to try on a pair.

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The complete look: navy blazer by Nikky, blue dress shirt by Eton, striped tie by Robert Talbott, tan trousers

by Zanella and brown wingtips by Magnanni.

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jean therapy Fuel your denim obsession with several of these new styles.

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Complete your weekend look with these jeans by Citizens of Humanity, Robert Graham, DL1961 and Gardeur. They come in an array of colors and styles to meet every man’s needs.

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icon Jazz trumpeter, bandleader and composer Miles Davis was an original who gave thought to every note of music—and to the distinctive sartorial notes he struck as well.

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miles davis

For the Picasso of jazz, nothing was incidental— not the notes he played on the trumpet or the absence of buttons on his sportcoat sleeves. By Maria Lissandrello

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f anyone knew from cool, it was Miles Davis. The legendary jazz musician got his start in the mid-1940s, moving from his native St. Louis to Manhattan to study at Juilliard—and play the trumpet with Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and other cats on the bebop scene in Harlem. Even as a teenager, he had a sartorial style that was well thought out. Although his Brooks Brothers suits came from the friendly neighborhood pawnshop, Davis made them his own by slitting notches in the lapels in homage to the Duke of Windsor. Nothing about his appearance—or his music—was incidental.

When he raised his trumpet to his lips, he controlled every detail.

Designer and fashion illustrator Joe Eula recalled the instructions the jazz great gave him for an outfit he was to wear onstage: “When we talked about the jacket, we knew it could be no more than 54 inches from one arm to the other, straight out.” It was calculated, you see, to reveal no more than an inch of Davis’ bespoke shirts and cufflinks. And when he turned his back to his audience (something he was wont to do—a statement, some said), the natural drop shoulders were perfectly orchestrated, his jackets cut to accommodate his slouchy playing posture.

By the mid-’50s, the Juilliard dropout had transitioned to the Ivy League, getting his suits custom-made at Harvard Square’s Andover Shop. There, owner and jazz fan Charlie Davidson came to know his preferences: English tweed and madras jackets with a natural shoulder and narrow lapel, chinos and flannel trousers, and broadcloth shirts with button-down collars. On Davis’ feet, Bass Weejun loafers—a

choice that made other men question their own footwear.

Davis became so renowned for his fashion sense (wearing “what the well-dressed man will wear next year,” said Down Beat magazine in 1960) that press releases on his upcoming gigs reported not just the musical program but his outfits too—pink seersucker jackets, skin-tight trousers, Italian-cut suits, handmade doeskin loafers, a beige pongee suit.

In the 1950s and ’60s, the trumpet player and band leader emerged as one of the most famous jazz artists in the world, not just for his music but for his image too. He was the subject of a Playboy interview and became the first jazzman to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone. A pivotal point in his career came in 1959, when his band released what would become the best-selling—and most influential—jazz album of all time, Kind of Blue. Romantic, melancholic and beautifully melodic, it ushered in a new jazz style.

Ever-evolving both in his music and his wardrobe, Davis rewrote the jazz rulebook in the late 1960s by incorporating electric instruments into his band, creating a looser, rock-influenced improvisational style. At first, on albums like In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew, it was dubbed “jazz-rock” or “fusion.” But when the ’70s arrived he abandoned jazz completely—and his sartorial style became as funky and avant-garde as his music. Somehow he managed to get away with wearing purple bell-bottoms, kipper ties and hexagonal glasses. It was part of the trademark swagger and confidence of Miles Davis. And yeah, he was still cool.

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power Beneath the elegant exterior of Bentley’s Mulsanne beats the heart of a world-class race car.

By Luca Sumberac

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eauty. Class. Poise. Think of Bentley Motors, and those are some of the words that come to mind. However, what most people don’t realize is that the automotive institution also has deep roots in speed, power and racing. Enter the Bentley Mulsanne, a luxurious limousine-like sedan with raw power that harks back to Bentley’s rich history of automotive excellence.

It’s no coincidence that the vehicle derives its name from the renowned

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Rarely if ever in automotive history has such an agile dynamo also offered such regal comfort.

This page: The Mulsanne brings unmistakable grandeur to the road, with zesty performance ing down the Autobahn at speeds straightaway on the legendary Circuit that belies its aristocratic luxury. Its handcrafted interior reflects meticulous craftsmanship—in well over 100 mph. de La Sarthe, home to one of the most one option, Apple iPad workstations with Internet access are integrated into retractable “picThe exterior features the iconic races in auto sports—24 Hours nic tables” in the rear cabin. Opposite, from top: an optional classic “flying B” hood ornament, a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a wheel crafted from a single piece of aluminum. unmistakable Bentley headlights, of Le Mans. A race, by the way, that a beautiful polished stainless steel Bentley has won six times. Even more grille and unique 20˝ alloy wheels (21˝ alloys available as an upgrade). Want impressive? Bentley ranks fifth in the total number of Le Mans wins, placing to ensure your Mulsanne’s uniqueness? How about some customization? behind Jaguar, Audi, Ferrari and Porsche.

Spring for the exterior accoutrements available with the Mulliner Driving Let’s be clear. The Mulsanne is not a supercar; it’s not even a sports Specification option, which adds “Flying B” wing vents and the iconic “Flycar. It’s something more. It melds the best of luxury, comfort and perforing B” radiator mascot. Still not enough? With more than 100 exterior paint mance cues and wraps them up in one of the classiest bows on the market. colors, 24 interior hide colors or a bespoke option in which you’ll work with Spy the Mulsanne (consider yourself lucky if you do) and you’re instantly Bentley to create a custom color scheme, there are plenty of combinations struck by its contours—the elegant yet powerful lines emanate regalness. that will make your Mulsanne like no other—crucial if you plan on pulling And like the most stately of kings, it commands attention. After all, it’s up to a swanky gala. big—Henry VIII big. At just over 18 feet long and almost 6,000 pounds, So what powers this three-ton piece of art? Credit goes to a 6.75-liter, it’s the type of car you’d imagine seeing on Rodeo Drive shepherding twin-turbo V8 that produces 505 bhp and 752 lb. ft of torque. All that power sheiks, earls, viscounts and baronesses on extravagant shopping trips, or means the Mulsanne is capable of going from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds and can chauffeuring Hollywood royalty during a weekend getaway in Monaco. reach a top speed of 184 mph! Those are impressive numbers for a car that And herein lies its genius: It’s also easy to imagine the Mulsanne scream-

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weighs more than a Chevy Suburban.

And inside? Whether you’ll be enjoying the Mulsanne in the driver’s seat, riding shotgun or taking up the rear, you’ll be greeted by an interior second to none. For starters, it’s dripping in leather—16 cowhides, to be precise, carefully curated to avoid any defects.

Complementing the leather is one continuous veneer that wraps around the entire interior.

Take your pick of Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Burr Walnut or Piano Black. If those options don’t catch your eye, you’ll be able to choose from eight other veneers. There are plenty of amenities on board—12v sockets, 14 speakers standard (audiophiles may want to upgrade to the 20-speaker Naim system) and programmable settings to adjust for different drivers.

Oh, and let’s not forget the option of adding a frosted-glass bottle cooler with accompanying champagne flutes (ideal for those who prefer to be chauffeured)!

At the end of the day, the Mulsanne won’t break any track records, it doesn’t get great gas mileage (11 mpg city/18 mpg highway) and its poster might not adorn the walls of 12-year-old car lovers. But none of that matters. It doesn’t need blistering speed. It doesn’t need exotic looks.

It’s built for enjoyment of a higher class. The Mulsanne stands out without even trying—and that’s what makes this car so special.

The Mulsanne at a Glance

base price $306,425

Weight 5,919 lbs.

Dimensions length 18 feet, 3 inches, wheelbase 10 feet, 8 inches

Drive rear-wheel

Engine 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with cam phasing and variable displacement

Gearbox 8-speed automatic

Suspension Air springs with continuous damping control; four driver-selectable settings

Output 505 bhp @ 4200 rpm, 752 lb.-ft. torque @ 1750 rpm

Top speed 184 mph

0 to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds

Weight-to-power ratio 11.8 lbs./HP

Closest competitor Rolls Royce Ghost Series II

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Light blue quilted vest, brown crew-neck sweater, check sport shirt and mocha pants, all by Peter Millar. Sunglasses by Persol.

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This page, from left, windowpane sportcoat by Samuelsohn, quarter-zip mock-neck sweater by Kinross Cashmere, blue sport shirt by Eton, grey pants by Hiltl, merlot lace-ups by Magnanni and sunglasses by Persol; black sportcoat and floral sport shirt by Sand, jeans by Robert Graham and black belt and lace-ups by Magnanni. Opposite, grey sportcoat by Samuelsohn, check sport shirt by Stone Rose, pocket square by Edward Armah, grey pants by Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, belt by Martin Dingman, blue suede shoes by Magnanni and sunglasses by Persol.

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Opposite, charcoal grey coat by Luigi Bianchi Mantova, grey windowpane suit by Hickey Freeman, striped dress shirt by Canali, bow tie by Carrot & Gibbs and brown belt by Magnanni. This page, navy striped suit by Canali, multicolor floral shirt by Stone Rose, pocket square by Edward Armah and knit tie

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This page, from left, tan quilted jacket, quarter-zip sweater, plaid sport shirt and purple pants, all by Peter Millar, brown loafers by Magnanni; paisley sportcoat by Robert Graham, iridescent shirt by Circle of Gentlemen, jeans by DL 1961, navy suede shoes by Magnanni and sunglasses by Persol.

Opposite, multicolor sport shirt and black jeans by Robert Graham, sunglasses by Persol.

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A sip of calvados between courses can take a meal from good to great. By Virginie Boone

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he dinner is splendid, but its many fine flavors are starting to confuse your taste buds. That’s the moment for what the French call le trou Normand (literally, “the Norman hole”). It’s a traditional break in an elaborate meal to cleanse the palate, aid digestion and prepare for the next course. And it usually features calvados, the world’s pre-eminent apple brandy.

Calvados has been made by the Normans in northern France for at least 400 years. At one time, it is said, some farmers paid their rent with barrels of the fermenting cider from which the brandy is made. But it was only in 1942 that calvados was given an officially protected name in France’s system of AOCs (appellations d’origine controlees), geographically protected zones linked to specific wines and other agricultural products.

Taking a break to sip an apple brandy like Château du Breuil Calvados from the heart of Normandy reawakens the taste buds, restores the appetite and prepares you for maximum enjoyment as the dinner proceeds.

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spirits Clockwise from top left: Apples give calvados its distinctive flavor; the brandy shares its name with a geographical “department” in Normandy: the Château de Falaise in the Calvados region is more than a thousand years old; barrels of calvados produced by Boulard await shipment.

There are actually three specific AOCs known for calvados. But the heart of this brandy’s homeland is one called Pays d’Auge. That’s where, around 1960, Christian Drouin Sr. bought a farmhouse surrounded by apple trees.

He hoped to supplement his income by selling the fruit, but prices at the time weren’t compelling enough. Yet Drouin’s friend Pierre Pivet, a native of the area, happened to have a mobile still and was in the habit of visiting farms to help farmers distill cider. He suggested Drouin give it a go. He did, stocking away much of what he made within his cellar until 1979, when his son Christian Drouin Jr. figured it might make sense to actually sell a bit of the stuff.

It turned out to be exquisite. The family was soon offering the world single-vintage bottlings of calvados, igniting a wave of new interest in the spirit, especially among Michelinstarred chefs.

Christian Drouin’s namesake firm continues to have the world’s largest selection of single-vintage calvados, with each vintage representing the year of distillation, usually the calendar year after harvest. And Drouin still farms its original roughly 50-acre orchard in the town of Gonneville-sur-Honfleur, as

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well as a second property known as Domaine Coeur de Lion in Coudray-Rabut, which tourists can visit.

These properties provide roughly half of the apples required yearly to make Christian Drouin brandy. The other half are sourced from nearby longtime growing partners, all of whom subscribe to diversity, growing apples in four categories: sweet, bittersweet, bitter and acidic. When they’re ready to harvest, apples are shaken gently out of trees, to be gathered from the ground by hand.

Ripening varies among the types of apples, beginning in late summer and extending through the winter. Farmers store the earlier-ripening varieties so that the distillers have all four kinds at their disposal once they’re ready to press the apples into cider. And pears are sometimes included in the mix as well.

Often the cider is pressed at the farm in order to take advantage of the wild yeasts that are present for fermentation, then double pot-distilled and aged a minimum of two years in used sherry, port or oak casks.

How do you know when this timehonored Gallic palate-cleanser has done its job? Suddenly, you’re absolutely ready for the next course.

five to try Calvados Roger Groult Réserve 3 Year Old Calvados Run today by a member of the fifth generation of the Groult family, JeanRoger, this producer in the heart of the Pays d’Auge farms about 57 acres planted with some 5,600 apple trees.

One of its signature processes is double-distillation over a wood fire. It then ages its calvados in 100-year-old oak casks. This reserve-level calvados was named “world’s best” at the 2014 World Drinks Awards; it’s meant to be a pure expression of the fruit, enjoyed as an aperitif or within a cocktail, a combination of crisp green apple and caramel-vanilla. It’s also made in eightyear-old and 12-year-old versions.

Christian Drouin Fine Pays d’Auge Calvados Made in the Pays d’Auge by Guillaume Drouin, grandson of Christian Drouin Sr., this is the youngest of the producer’s appellation calvados, aged a minimum of three years. It possesses intriguing amounts of body and depth around classic notes of white flowers, caramel, vanilla and apple.

Christian Drouin Pommeau de Normandie A combination of three-quarters apple juice and one-quarter calvados, Pommeau is aged three to four years in oak and is lighter in alcohol than a typical straight-up calvados, at 17 percent instead of the more common 40 percent. This gives it a refreshing

quality that’s ideal with food, or as an aperitif, while retaining that signature scent of baked apples and brown sugar. Served chilled in a tulip glass, it’s also a popular accent in cooking as well as a nice addition to cocktails, especially when paired with champagne or Prosecco.

Domaine Louis Dupont Calvados VSOP Aged five years in oak barrels, a quarter of them new, this is just one of many worthy calvados produced by the Dupont family, another Pays d’Auge stalwart, which traces its roots in the region to 1703. Dupont’s use of new oak is provocative as well as innovative, but the wood flavors are balanced by striking tones of vanilla, almond and licorice. This is an effective digestif, enjoyed slowly after dinner.

Germain-Robin Heirloom Apple Brandy Founded in California’s Mendocino County in 1982 by Hubert GermainRobin, a native of Cognac, and Ansley Coale, Germain-Robin uses locally grown heirloom apple varieties such as Black Twig, Wickson and Ribston Pippin for this rare American apple brandy, distilling each variety separately, then blending distillates that range in age from six to 15 years. The calvadosinspired result is then aged in French Limousin oak. It tastes exquisitely of green apple with a floral back note and just a hint of butter.

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The Taste You’ll Always Remember in a Place You’ll Never Forget!

Vergina is a classic, stunning restaurant on Fifth Avenue South in the heart of downtown Naples preparing world-class, Italian and Mediterranean Region inspired Cuisine of seafood, steaks, pastas, veal, chicken and pastas.

Our guests, many of whom are world travelers, are accustomed to dining in extraordinary restaurants. We want to keep pace with their expectations, and also, set the stage for exceptional culinary experience.

Open Daily for Lunch and Dinner.

Happy Hour Daily at 3:30 p.m. Entertainment starting at 8:30 p.m.

ON FIFTH AVENUE 700 FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH NAPLES, FLORIDA 34102

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a beauty on the beach Luxury has a Gallic accent at the Cheval Blanc St.-Barth Isle de France. By Rita Guarna

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From top, Should you tire of relaxing on the beach, a tranquil pool awaits at the Cheval Blanc St.-Barth Isle de France. Enjoy cocktails for two with a breathtaking view from this private ocean-facing perch.

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f the Hotel St.-Barth Isle de France were a woman, you could say she married well.

French luxury brand LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) could have its choice of lovely “mademoiselles” when searching for a suitable match in North America, but the boutique hotel on Anse des Flamands, probably the prettiest beach on the island, won out and after a year-long engagement (read: renovation), it joined the exalted Cheval Blanc family. (Other family members include Courchevel in France and Randheli in the Maldives.)

Perhaps the best part of the union is that it appears that little has changed at the beloved hotel, now called the Cheval Blanc St.-Barth Isle de France. The staff—the hotel’s heart and soul—remains the same: affable, accommodating to a fault and decidedly French. The only difference is that now they don charming seersucker uniforms.

Similar too are the guest quarters—40 suites, bungalows and villas, which feel less like hotel rooms than the bedrooms of a Provençal family. The whitewashed country furnishings have been upgraded with the brand’s signature taupe plus accents of the palest salmon-pink, which you’ll find on everything from beach towels to pillows to glassware. Thankfully, the popular daily fashion shows remain too. They feature resort wear from the hotel’s closet-sized boutique stuffed with everything from Pucci bikinis and stylish caftans to straw hats and jewelry. Don’t be surprised if the model, Roxane, looks familiar: When she’s not strolling the sandy catwalk, she’s taking your dinner order in a charmingly halting English.

Oh, yes, the food. As a French territory, St. Barts not surprisingly has a cuisine that reminds you of dining in the south of France. Chef Yann Vinsot oversees a pair of excellent eateries on this property: La Case de L’Isle, featuring sophisticated FrenchCaribbean plates (plus a 150-odd selection of wines and champagnes) and the more casual La Cabane de L’Isle, site of the fashion shows.

Only eight miles across, St. Barts (short for St. Barthélemy and sometimes spelled St. Barth) is a hilly (thanks to a number of volcanic peaks) speck popping out of the northeast Caribbean in the French West Indies. Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 (who named it for his brother Bartolomeo), the island was settled by the French and owned for a while by Sweden before returning to French control. It became chichi

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after the Rockefellers and Rothschilds fell for its charm in the mid-’50s.

With no direct flights, getting to St. Barts isn’t easy. Some folks fly to St. Maarten and take a short flight or ferry across. A more civilized crossing (read: easier) is flying to San Juan, then boarding a tiny puddle jumper. One of Tradewind Aviation’s multiple daily flights will do nicely. Its Pilatus PC-12s are comfortable and sturdy—important features as the eight-seater threads between two jagged peaks before touching down on a teensy runway.

(Flights from St. Thomas and Antigua are also available.)

While the atmosphere is relaxed, folks do dress to impress while shopping or dining in the capital city, Gustavia, with its yacht-lined harbor. (The island hosts one of the world’s most thrilling yacht races, Les Voiles de St. Barth.) Luxury brands abound along with unique boutiques, often outposts of exclusive Parisian designers.

Prefer to test your sea legs with a more gentle cruise? Rent a catamaran with crew for a day-long or half-day tour. Our captain, Miguel of St. Barth Sailor, anchored in the bay near Colombier, where we swam to the beach (the only one of 16 beaches not easily accessible), after which we sipped champagne and nibbled on a gourmet lunch prepared by Cheval Blanc (lest we miss the restaurants’ gastronomic delights too much).

Back on terra firma, we proceeded to Bonito, where fashionistas flock to enjoy a delicious Latin American menu alongside unrivaled views of the harbor from an open-air pavilion.

If your “cruise” doesn’t offer enough of a respite, the spa back at Cheval Blanc will chase away any lingering stress. It offers signature Guerlain treatments. (It’s the only Guerlain spa in the Caribbean.) Try the Solar Escape, a body massage combined with a facial, or let a beauty coach choose an indulgent experience for you.

Do you think you could enjoy an island with no casinos, no all-inclusives, no cruise ships in port? An island with no poverty, no crime, no beach vendors? With unfailingly polite people, awe-inspiring vistas, white sand (or shell or stone) beaches and top-notch cuisine?

I do.

Clockwise from top, a private pool, one of the many amenities of the tucked-away Garden Suites; modeling the statement-making fashions available at the tony boutique; snorkeling in the blue waters of the Caribbean right in the resort’s backyard; the ultimate in luxury: a three-bedroom villa set on the white sand beach; salade niçoise, perfect for a light lunch.

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buying trip

off to market Whenever our customers find out that we’re traveling to New York City or Chicago for a buying trip, they assume we’re having a good old time for five or six days. And while we admit the trips are fun—we love finding new lines that will add a fresh look to our stores—they’re also exhausting! We typically spend nine to 10 hours a day meeting with vendors in their showrooms and walking through enormous trade show venues—all in an effort to bring our customers the best of the best. We’re excited to report that we picked up two great Italian designers—Luciano Barbera and Salvatore Ferragamo—during a buying trip this past July. You’ll find their wonderful merchandise in all of our locations this season. And soon it will be time to shop for spring 2016!

Clockwise from top left, Michael McClung of Johnnie-O (center) with Blair and Craig DeLongy at the Javits Center in New York City; Liberty Fairs, a men’s contemporary fashion trade event, in Manhattan; Peter Millar showroom at NYC’s Park Lane Hotel; Blair and Craig DeLongy at a dinner celebrating 10 years of MR magazine’s honorees; Lubiam sportcoats on display at the company’s Manhattan showroom, Salvatore Ferragamo shoes on display at the designer’s showroom in NYC, Craig doing business at the Gardeur and Hiltl showroom in Manhattan.

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Oh, Joe!

A new study found that folks who drank four or more cups of caffeinated coffee (about two Grandes at Starbucks) had a 25 percent lower risk of developing melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, over 10 years. Researchers theorize that something in the roasting process produces vitamins that may protect against UVB damage.

—Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Go ahead, daydream

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It might just help you multitask. Turns out daydreamers have a better working memory, which helps you retain and recall details— even in the midst of distractions.

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—University of WisconsinMadison

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Eat fruit, veggies first

Believe it or not, the first food you select from a buffet triggers what you’ll take next—and how much. So say researchers who studied 124 diners. Head to the salad and fruit first, and you’ll be less likely to sabotage your day’s eating.

—Plos One

Cuff ’em

The only way to get a truly accurate blood pressure reading is to cuff both arms.

When a person’s systolic pressure varies by 10 or more points between arms, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases 38 percent. Plus, a big difference between arms could be a sign of peripheral artery disease, or clogged arteries.

—American Journal of Medicine

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Spending this much time doing resistance training could improve your long-term memory by as much as 10 percent.

—Acta Psychologica

The percentage increase in the number of men going to plastic surgeons for both surgical and nonsurgical procedures in 2015 thus far.

—American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Beware the grouch

Did you know that a negative attitude can be passed along from one person to another just like the flu? Apparently, we mimic each other’s nonverbal cues, then internalize them, making them our own. Of course, we can’t always steer clear of a sourpuss, thus the best move: Do not engage.

—University of Notre Dame

Beet it to low blood pressure

Drinking just one cup of beet juice every day can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension, according to recent research. Study participants’ systolic blood pressure (the top number, which measures the pressure in your arteries as your heart beats) dropped 8 points. Diastolic BP (the bottom number, which measures pressure between heartbeats) dropped 2 to 5 points. The reason? Beetroot contains high levels of nitrate, which the body converts to nitric oxide, which in turn improves blood flow and relaxes arteries.

—Hypertension

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