LaViano Holiday 2009

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SPARKLE COLORFUL DIAMONDS, BIG BEAUTIFUL GEMSTONES AND DIVINE DESIGN

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Diamonds are forever, but everything else in the world is changing rapidly.

New trends, especially in design and marketing, are reshaping the business terrain. Berge Abajian, creator of Bergio, was one to spot these emerging trends and his foresight has served his fast-rising company well.

Bergio began his fashion line in 1995, and in 2002 launched Bergio Bridal Collection—one of the top five best-selling bridal jewelry lines in the industry.

Today, Bergio is known for elegant designs manufactured in Italy and executed with masterful craftsmanship.

European sensibility, glamorous yet timeless, is instilled into every piece. Colored stones, both precious and semiprecious, continue to animate the line.

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presence, and the force of Abajian’s own warm,

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What’s in a name? At Bergio, everything you want. instant name recognition.

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Rounded scratchproof sapphire crystal.

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HAVE YOU EVER WORN A REAL WATCH ?

REVERSO DUETTO DUO. For women who seek authenticity, the Reverso Duetto Duo from Jaeger-LeCoultre offers the confidence of wearing a real watch: two back-to-back dials driven by a single mechanical movement, the legendary swivel case set with 64 diamonds, as well as a second time-zone display on the back dial. The perfect combination of style and watchmaking genius.

Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, Vallée de Joux, Switzerland, since 1833. www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

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A Passion for Precision

Breitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletes—and anyone for whom every moment counts. ~-~ ~-~

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Tropical glamour and barefoot elegance—these are the two visions of beachside paradise offered by Reethi Rah and Cocoa Island. ~-~ ~-~

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The Principles of Attraction

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With rich textures, flattering cuts and just-right colors, these cool-weather clothes are sure to turn heads. ~-~ ~-~

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WATCHES Cover: Photographed by Daniel Springston. Clothes available at Hartly Fashions, Westwood. Jewelry from LaViano: Cartier ladies’ Roadster watch; platinum, sapphire and diamond bracelet; platinum cushion-shaped tanzanite and heart-shaped diamond ring; white gold cushion-shaped sapphire and diamond drop earrings; platinum cushion-shaped sapphire- and Asscher-cut diamond all-around necklace.

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The Sporting Life

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Revelstoke and Kicking Horse, two of the newer alpine resorts in British Columbia, represent North America’s frontier of lift-served skiing.

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departments Invitation to Style Goodwill toward all is a yearround tradition at LaViano.

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The LaViano Guide Daum’s artistry in glass … 100 years of Cartier in America …

Chopard’s happy hours ... Your pick of pearls at LaViano ...

Wedding bands to fall in love with … and more!

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What’s Hot for Women

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Catherine Malandrino loves a mash-up of design influences.

Case in point: her ultrafeminine leather jacket.

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Grape Rich and inky, Clos Triguedina, Prince Probus and the New Black Wine are three terrific Malbecs from the Baldès family of Cahors.

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Horoscopes

The award-winning young maestro takes joy in gemstones—and it shows in his fanciful creations.

Get dressed up for a dazzling season, Capricorn, says Kiki T. Check out her advice for your sign.

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Masculine jewelry and accessories with that old black magic

Essentials for Men

Resources

Elegant and understated or whimsical and edgy, these cufflinks will add flair to your wardrobe.

Where to find additional products and services mentioned in this issue.

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MEET THE DESIGNER:

From behind veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, the actress who became a princess exuded a smoldering sensuality.

What’s Hot for Men

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Biker Chic

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Brilliant feminine adornments with a sense of fun

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F A S H I O N S P O T L I G H T:

A classic but neglected American spirit, straight rye is on a major rebound. Thomas H. Handy Sazerac rye is a stellar new example from Buffalo Trace Distillery.

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Object of Desire A limited-edition Bell & Ross watch—looking like it was lifted from a fighter-jet cockpit—exemplifies why the brand has taken off.

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Treating people well, making

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them happy, perhaps fulfilling

J A C K L AV I A N O , J E F F R E Y L AV I A N O

their fondest hopes—these are

Editor & Publisher

some of the goals we all have

Creative Director

at this time of year.

Art Director

These are year-round goals, as

JENNIFER CENICOLA, LAUREN FORD, JULIA C. IRELAND, C Y N T H I A H U R L E Y, T I M O T H Y K E L L E Y, MARIA LISSANDRELLO, LEE LUSARDI CONNOR, FRANCESCA MOISIN, EVERETT P O T T E R , K I K I T.

Jewelers. We’ve been in business for nearly 60 years, and our focus is on the next 60. We take the

Jack, Bob, Douglas and Jeffrey LaViano

long view, and that means our top Consider, for example, the one-of-a-kind pieces we design right in our Westwood store. Because we are saving quite a bit on the cost by creating the pieces ourselves, these items represent an exceptional value. More important, our customers love them because the pieces are tailored exactly to individual tastes. We will make a custom

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Art Assistant

PAT R I C E H O R VAT H

Corporate Editorial Director R I TA G U A R N A

National Advertising Manager MARY MASCIALE

shouldn’t get paid until the customer is happy.

Advertising Account Executives

of price points. You can certainly buy sumptuous jewelry here, such as pieces with the colorful golds and gemstones shown in the feature that begins on page 69. But see page 71

Art Associate

piece on a 100-percent approval basis, no deposit required. Our belief is that we We also cater to customers by providing a wonderful selection in a wide range

All that glitters

Contributing Photographers M I C H A E L C O G L I A N T R Y, D A N N Y S A N C H E Z , D A N I E L S P R I N G S T O N , T I M S T R E E T- P O R T E R

concern is always the best interests of our customers.

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well, for the team here at LaViano

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MARK DOWDEN AMY A. DOWDEN

we also carry a wide selection of lower-priced merchandise. We have many gift items that are perfect for bar mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, graduations and business occasions. And in ladies’ jewelry, some of our most popular items now are pearls

LISA BRUMMEL, LAURA DOWDEN, V I V I E N N E R O L L I N S , S T E P H A N I E S TA I A N O

Advertising Sales Assistant SABA KHAN

Production Manager

CHRISTINE HAMEL

Advertising Services Manager THOMAS RAGUSA

Senior Art Director, Agency Services

and everyday pieces for layering, such as bead necklaces of garnet and other

KIJOO KIM

semiprecious stones (see page 28). These give you a great look—sure to win

Marketing Manager

compliments!—for not a lot of money.

Marketing Coordinator

Whether you’re looking to mark one of life’s major milestones or buy a simple

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gift, you’ll enjoy the same first-rate and caring service we provide to all who enter our store. Our staff is not commissioned, so they have no incentive to treat one customer differently from another. Our culture promotes giving the same excellent degree of service to everyone.

We’re also aiming to please you with the lineup of this issue of LAVIANO magaTitanium time

see page 30

zine. Here you’ll find not only what’s new in exquisite jewelry, but a bit of insight into what makes it so desirable. We also provide you with ideas for grand getaways, far and near; a vicarious ride in the stunning new Tesla electric roadster and much more.

At this holiday time, please allow all of us at LaViano Jewelers to wish you and

Published by Chairman

C A R R O L L V. D O W D E N

President

MARK DOWDEN

Executive Vice President

JOEL EHRLICH

Vice Presidents

AMY A. DOWDEN, N I G E L E D E L S H A I N , R I TA G U A R N A , SHANNON STEITZ, SUZANNE TRON

Regional Sales Director DOUGLAS C. BARKER

Circulation Director

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your family a peaceful and joyous season of togetherness. In good economic times and bad, our clients have stood by our establishment—and we will always do the same for you.

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

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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laviano guide } Winking at women’s fashion You can’t see it in the picture here, but the image on the cover of Avedon Fashion 1944–2000 is printed holographically, so the model literally appears to wink at you as you walk by.

This irresistible come-on is just a hint of the visual pleasures within. The lush new book chronicles the work of Richard Avedon, the most influential fashion photographer of all time.

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

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

Wrist and SHOUT DEAKIN & FRANCIS, a favorite of the

English aristocracy for more than 200 years, produces cufflink designs ranging from the elegantly refined to the devilishly witty. Shown here: 18K white gold skull cufflink with diamond eyes and a jaw that moves. Find more Deakin & Francis artistry at LaViano.

Diamond

TIME What makes the diamonds in Chopard’s “Happy” collections so joyful? The story is that it’s because these diamonds are “free”—not fixed and stationary, but floating between two transparent sapphire crystals. They (and their wearers) are also happy because Chopard’s world-class watches are wonderfully versatile, going from day to night with ease. Genevabased Chopard, one of the last privately held major watch and jewelry companies, will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2010. Chopard watches are found only at the best jewelry establishments—such as LaViano Jewelers, of course.

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laviano guide } A salute to Swiss Army Victorinox Swiss Army watches are as reliable and ingenious as the famous knives from which they take their name. Extremely well engineered and nearly indestructible, they are also an excellent value.

Shown here: a model from the Infantry Vintage collection, with distinct 1940s styling and an olive dial color inspired by the U.S.

The Wide World of

PEARLS Pearls are staples in a woman’s jewelry wardrobe. But pearls are also infinitely variable—and at LaViano Jewelers, you can select exactly the shape, color and style you like. Choose from finished strands, or design your own adornment. In the mood for a fun, informal look? Consider a multi-layered choker of pink-toned, baroque (irregular) or coin (disc-shaped) pearls. In addition to taking your pick of different pearl shapes (tear-drop and, of course, round are also available), you can mix pearls in different hues (goldens, browns, creams, grays) and sizes (an 8-millimeter strand worn with a 7-millimeter strand, or differentsized pearls on the same chain). Stop by a LaViano store to browse our stunning selection.

Army trucks of World War II. To learn more, visit a LaViano store.

Band of BOLD DAUM for the Holidays “ART IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY”—so goes the slogan of Daum, the French company that has been at the forefront of artistry in glasswork for 130 years. True to its beliefs, the company has worked with the greatest contemporary artists over the years, including Salvador Dali, Paloma Picasso and many more. Daum specializes in collections, in categories such as Paradise, Botanic and Black and White. Shown here: “Après L’Amour” by artist Sylvie Mangaud Lasseigne, who created it for the company’s Love collection. The artist made just 375 of these 26-inchlong, amber-green pieces, one of which can be seen at LaViano’s Englewood store. For more information on Daum and other fine collections, visit www.lavianojewelers.com.

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They’re designed for spouses who want something different—perhaps a Greek key or wave design, a weave or brick pattern, or a particular combination of colored golds. The company will tailor its styles to individual tastes. What stays the same: the brand’s signature fit, with the inside of the ring designed for maximum comfort. If you already have (or have your eye on) one of the company’s Tension Collection engagement rings—in which the diamond is held by the pressure of precious metals, rather than the traditional prongs—GelinAbaci’s Amoré Collection likely has a wedding band to match. If not, just ask—they’ll create one for you.

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“She put on the slipper, and it fit perfectly.

From that moment on, everything was a dream come true...”

The Story of Cinderella, and your Little Princess.

Fine jewelry just for girls. www.preciousjewelrycollections.com

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Quick getaways: into the woods The holiday season is a period when you could most use a vacation—but can least spare the time. Consider, then, a relaxing mini-escape to a luxurious resort that’s far from the crowds, yet still within a few hours’ drive.

Mohonk Mountain House, a sprawling Victorian “castle” in New Paltz, N.Y., was termed “a perfect picture of quiet beauty” by The New York Times in 1874—and that’s still an apt description. Celebrating the resort’s 140th anniversary this year, its spa is offering specials on natural treatments inspired by its lakeside location in the Shawangunk mountains. Example: the Indigo Herbal Poultice Massage, with local aromatic wild herbs and spices to ease tension and loosen sore muscles.

Visit www.mohonk.com.

The Lodge at Woodloch in Hawley, Pa.—about two hours from Bergen County—is a luxury destination spa that boasts organic cuisine at the Tree restaurant, an Aqua Garden (therapeutic soaking pools, heated hydro-massage WaterWalls) and a whole host of nature-inspired treatments. To calm you down this season: the Lavender Garden Dream, including earthy minerals and lavender wrap as well as a basalt stone back massage. Visit www. thelodgeatwoodloch.com.

CARTIER in the U.S.A. SO ICONIC IS THE CARTIER brand that it seems timeless. Yet it was a mere century ago that the brand arrived in the U.S., finding a home in a brownstone on Fifth Ave. (purchased, fittingly, for $100 and a pearl necklace). Cartier’s impossibly glamorous past is intertwined with America’s, from the first Tank watch prototype given to Gen. John Pershing in the first World War, through adorning movie stars from Rudolph Valentino to Marilyn Monroe, to its identification with style icons like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. To celebrate a very special person in your life (or yourself!), consider a Cartier watch such as the Ballon Bleu, available at LaViano Jewelers.

THE A-to-Z LIST

A multi-faceted history Ever since the discovery of jewels and precious metals, humans have had a passion for wearing them. Jewels in the Louvre, a new book from the Flammarion imprint of Rizzoli, explores the exquisite jewelry to be found in that august museum, as well as jewelry’s representation in its collection of sculptures and paintings—from Egyptian necklaces of the second millennium B.C. to the diadem Josephine wore to Napoleon’s coronation.

LaViano offers more than 60 brands of jewelry, watches and giftware at our Englewood and Westwood locations—including all of the brands listed here.

A.Link Aaron Basha Baccarat Bedat & Co. Bell & Ross Bergio Bibigi Braccio Breguet Breitling Cartier Chad Allison Charles Garnier Charles Krypell Chopard Coge

Dana * David Daum Dunhill Ebel Eli Jewels Fabergé Frederic Sage Fufoo Gem Platinum H2 at Hammerman Hammerman Brothers Hidalgo I.D.I. Design Group IWC Jack Kelége

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few days with the guys, he’ll want to wear a sports watch. If he’s attending a black-tie wedding reception at The Pierre,

THE JEWELER in which JACK LAVIANO offers suggestions for selecting the perfect gift ...

he’ll wear his platinum watch.

What are some ideas for a gift for a wife?

The rule I hear from women is, “If my husband comes in, have him pick something I can wear.” Ladies prefer jewelry they can derive pleasure from on a daily basis, versus pieces that warrant a formal event. I might recommend

What would you suggest for a couple that is celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary?

a beautiful three-stone ring for the right hand, diamond studs, diamond hoop ear-

It’s not unusual these days for people to select an “eternity,” or anniversary, ring where diamonds are set all around the finger. Fivestone rings are also popular. Diamonds are most often chosen, but in some instances, rings incorporate rubies, emeralds or sapphires.

Fancy yellow diamonds are beautiful, very much in vogue, and

rings or a classic yet striking bracelet.

I would always urge a person to consider jewelry that is more classic in nature, more disciplined in design. I have no problem with fashion, or costume, jewelry, but

relatively affordable. Those in the middle

when you go past a certain threshold of

quality ranges—fancy yellow, fancy

cost I believe you should have an eye to

intense—are luxurious and often can

longevity.

be bought for less than a com-

Besides providing ideas, how does

parably sized white diamond, whereas the more exotic

LaViano help customers who are

diamonds, the pinks and

making a big gift decision?

We are hugely about service and

blues, are often times

follow-through. If some consideration

unapproachable due to rarity

is needed after a sale is made, such as warranty service, we are

and cost.

there. You build customer loyalty through performance, and accessibil-

Any ideas for gift-giving to

ity. Companies that switch to voice mail are making a huge mistake

a business associate?

distancing themselves from their clients.

Honesty and quality: That’s our image,

Go for something that is

and it wasn’t acquired easily. We depend

not too personal an item, par-

on generational clients. We have families

ticularly if the business associate is

Great gifts for big

from a country whose culture you’re unfamiliar with.

occasions: New Capri

Anything worn around the neck or on the

Plus bracelets by

finger is quite personal. A watch, though, is appro-

Roberto Coin, a

priate as a means of recognizing high achievement.

Fabergé egg, a

You might consider a home accessory, such as

Patek Philippe

“I can’t give you a $30,000 stone for

in rose gold

$15,000, but I can give you a $15,000

a piece from the Fabergé collection or crystal art made by Daum, or a crystal item that can be etched.

For a man, I would avoid things like key chains and belt buckles.

Cufflinks might be appropriate, depending on how well you know the

where we’ve served the grandparents, then the parents, and now the kids are coming in to buy engagement rings.

I often say to these young buyers,

stone that will take her breath away.”

You educate the client about what’s important in a diamond and what isn’t and

person. Otherwise, I would go to something like a nice Mont Blanc or

where you can make concessions without

other writing instrument, or perhaps a Baccarat figure representing a

impact to the beauty of the ring. What’s the

personal interest such as golf.

best diamond I can give this client that’s going to look great—the best for his bud-

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The men in our clientele tend to have only one jewelry indulgence,

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FREDERIC

SAGE

{ meet the designer }

Did you always dream of becoming a jewelry designer?

Actually, no. I majored in marketing in college, and I intended to become an architect someday.

But after I graduated, a home furnishings company in North Carolina hired me. I knew nothing about textiles, but since they were trying to open some new markets in Europe and South America and I spoke seven languages, I seemed to be a good fit.

I spent the next eight years in Europe.

I traveled all over the continent, spending a month or two at a time in Milan, Barcelona, Paris, everywhere. Eventually I started designing and coloring the textiles myself.

You can never tell what may have inspired a piece by jewelry designer Frederic Sage—his worldwide travels,

How did you make the move from textiles?

perhaps, or his background in textile design, or even

I have some family and friends in the gem busi-

the important women in his life.

ness. When I returned to the States, I took what

What you will know, instantly, is that this is

I thought was a temp job with my father. I just

no ordinary piece of work. Just eight years after

wanted to see what the business was like. I

founding his jewelry design firm, Sage has already

picked it up quickly, having been exposed

won five Spectrum awards from the American Gem

to it as a child. Soon I was working with the

Trade Association. Most recently, he took 2009 Best of Show for his “Enchanted Stallion” brooch, which featured 158.26 carats of hand-carved turquoise and nearly

stones, designing pieces that were kind of off the wall, different, unique. I didn’t know what I was doing, but customers bought them!

four carats’ worth of diamonds.

As one would expect, Sage distributes his work exclusively through fine jewelers and galler-

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How has your textiles experience influenced your work?

ies. LAVIANO recently sat down with Sage to ask

I see things differently than most people in

about the secrets behind his sparkling creations.

the business. In textiles, you try to coordinate

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Sage takes joy in gems—and it shows. Previous page, the Empress pendant, made of amethyst, diamonds and rubies, and the Enchanted Stallion brooch, of carved turquoise and diamonds, are both one-of-a-kind pieces. Left, Sage’s Flora diamond pendant on a three-strand chain; above, left to right, a Grande Round diamond ring in white and yellow gold; two aquamarine-and-diamond Eclipse rings; a Grand Eclipse diamond ring; and an aquamarine-and-diamond Eclipse III cushion ring.

the time of James I

Do you have any favorite gems?

wife want to wear this? Would

inspired my Jaco-

I love colored gems. Peridot is

my mother want to?” Many of

my favorite, but I like all sunshiny,

my customers are independent

happy colors—yellows, oranges,

professional women who purchase

greens. Beautiful gems are

the pieces for themselves. Others

The Spanish town of the same name

delicious. They’re mouthwatering.

are more mature and have already

inspired my Granada collection about

When I’m around them, I’m like a

established themselves; they have

a look, to put

four years ago. You can see its heavy

kid in a candy store. I have stashes

their diamonds and pearls and

a flowered sofa

Moorish influences reflected in my

of gems that I haven’t made into

they’re looking for something new

with striped curtains.

paisleys and arabesques.

anything yet.

and different and maybe a little

bean collection.

But really, all sorts of places and objects inspire me.

You don’t always want everything to match perfectly.

And this may sound odd,

The shape of a bat’s wing led

unconventional.

to my Paloma pieces. (Yes, I know

coming from a jewelry designer,

“paloma” means “dove” in Spanish,

but I like semiprecious stones more

What do you like most about

for me. I’m not all about matching

but who would want to wear a “bat

than precious ones. I can do so

what you do?

the pendant to the earrings to the

wing”?) And once, a hall light in an

much more with them. They can

I love to create. I get really excited

bracelet. Women often want my

office building caught my eye and I

be really huge without becoming so

when a new piece is ready. Some-

pieces to work well with the jewelry

used it as the basis for a pendant.

expensive that no one can buy and

times I love a piece so much that I

enjoy them.

don’t want to sell it!

It’s the same with jewelry

they already own. They aren’t going to buy everything from me!

I also think a lot about the way jewelry feels—how smooth is it, how well it fits. Women often tell me that my rings fit really well.

Other times I design around a particular gem: I see it and know immediately that it will become a beautiful ring or pendant or set of earrings.

I also enjoy recutting gems; What kind of woman buys your

that’s something I do a lot. It’s like

pieces? Whom do you have in

making fine clothing. A dress might

mind when you’re designing?

look nice on a hanger, but it usually

I always ask myself, “Would my

takes careful tailoring to transform

That means a lot to me.

it into a truly stunning piece. The

Most people approach

same is true for gems.

textiles in the same way. If

Plus, I just love being around

you see something you like,

jewelry. I don’t wear much—I make

you touch the fabric, you see

cufflinks for myself occasionally—

how it feels, you decide if

but my wife has a lot!

it’s going to be comfortable.

Only then do you start think-

What’s next for your

ing about price.

company?

I’d love to do a bridal line,

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Do textiles ever inspire

a men’s line, and accesso-

your designs?

ries that complement the

Sure, sometimes. The crew-

Left to right, a rhodolite-and-diamond Roma oval ring; a

jewelry. My wife tells me I

elwork on the fabrics that

peridot-and-diamond Roma cushion ring; and a rhodolite-and-

should design handbags. It

were common in England at

diamond Mini-Eclipse Cushion II ring, all in 18K yellow and white gold.

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

veiled hats and oversize sunglasses, she exuded an under-

including to the Academy Awards. Or Anne Hathaway glid-

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

ing down the red carpet without conferring with Rachel Zoe.

portrayal of Francie Stevens, the steely sophisticate who

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

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

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

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

grabbed a favorite ensemble—an ice blue satin dress and

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

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

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

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

assertive—and absolutely irresistible—elegance.

had she worn the outfit (fashioned by legendary Paramount

Even hiding a baby bump became a fashion statement

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

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

she also had posed in it for

cally toting a boxy oversize

a Life magazine cover.

Hermès bag, known ever

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

became

style

since as the Kelly bag.

With her sentimental attachment to clothing and

icons by displaying their

accessories,

natural flair for fashion. It

ued to clutch the Kelly (she

she

was the wrap of a scarf, the

owned

toss of a lustrous mane, a

honey, brown, red and green)

beguiling carriage that set

long after little Caroline was

the stars apart from the

born. Fads could come and

starlets, and whether casu-

go, but Grace stayed true to

al in Capri pants or stunning

the unpretentious classics

in a strapless gown, Grace

she adored. It’s no wonder

Kelly quickly ascended to

that nearly 30 years after her

supernova status.

untimely death, the regal yet

many—in

continblack,

Her cool confidence,

down-to-earth actress-turned-

marked by a fondness for

princess is still celebrated for

sedate shirtwaist dresses,

her eternal style. See Faith

low heels and prim gloves,

Hill done up as Grace on the

stood in stark contrast to

June cover of Redbook. Or

the come-on curves of fel-

January

low screen sirens such as

her wholesome chic on Mad

Elizabeth

Taylor,

Jones

channeling

Brigitte

Men. Or yourself, next time

Bardot and Marilyn Mon-

you pair a cashmere sweater

roe. Yet from behind her

with pearls.

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

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IT’S NOT JUST GASOLINE and nasty exhaust emissions the

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

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BY MARIA LISSANDRELLO

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

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

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

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

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

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

the regenerative braking system (which recycles the energy usually

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

and red lights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

it’s a blast to drive.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BY LAUREN FORD

Breitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletes— and anyone for whom every moment counts

PRECISION Swiss watches are known for their accuracy, but only 5 percent

engine, which required perfect accuracy and reliability in

of them receive the ultimate designation of “certified chronometer,”

its timing mechanisms.

meaning the timepiece has been tested by the official Swiss chro-

When Léon’s son Gaston took the helm of Breitling in

nometer testing institute, the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chro-

1914, the age of flight was under way. Gaston presented

nomètres, or COSC, and has met its rigorous standards.

the first wrist-worn chronograph for pilots a year later. He

The only major watchmaker that chooses to send the COSC all of its movements, mechanical and quartz-driven alike, is Breitling.

the crown, which handled all three chronograph functions—

The company took this step a decade ago, continuing a path of fa-

start, stop and reset. In 1923 this system was perfected by

natical devotion to precision that can be traced back to the founder,

separating the start and stop functions from the reset; the

Léon Breitling.

reset function was moved from the push piece to the crown.

When Léon launched his family enterprise in 1884 in Saint-

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had the idea of creating a push piece independent from

This patented innovation made it possible to perform several

Imier, Switzerland, his aim was not to make watches that served

timing operations in a row without having to reset the hands,

merely to record the time, but to make measuring instruments for

thereby making it easy to add up total time elapsed. In 1934,

science, sport and industry. His obsession coincided with the second

Léon’s grandson Willy gave the chronograph its modern

industrial revolution and the ascendancy of the internal combustion

face by adding a second independent push piece at

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4 o’clock—a style that was instantly copied by other makers and has remained the worldwide standard.

It was in the 1930s that Breitling began manufacturing timing instruments for the cockpits of aircraft. The Royal Air Force was an early customer, as were many of the great aircraft manufacturers of the mid20th century—Douglas, Lockheed, Vickers. Commercial airlines followed suit—American, Pan-Am, United, BOAC and KLM among them.

The ubiquity of Breitling chronometers in cockpits earned the company the title of Official Supplier to World Aviation.

Breitling also developed the definitive pilot’s wristwatch, the Navitimer. Introduced in 1952, the watch incorporated a circular slide rule that allowed pilots to perform all flight-plan calculations. The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the world’s largest pilot group, made the Navitimer its official watch. A version of the Navitimer, the Cosmonaute, went into space with Scott Carpenter in the Aurora capsule in 1962.

Willy Breitling continued to innovate late in life, introducing the first self-winding chronograph movement, the Caliber 11, in 1969. A decade later, in 1979, ownership of Breitling passed to another family when Ernest Schneider took over. While continuing Breitling’s technological leadership in mechanical chronographs, Schneider also gained for Breitling a leading position in electronic watches, with models such as the Emergency.

The Emergency wristwatch has a built-in radio transmitter that can

Top left, the “Breitling girls” promoted the brand in a 1940 advertisement; bottom left, Raquel Welch wore a Breitling Co-Pilot when she played a skydiver in the 1967 film Fathom; below, a vintage Countdown chronograph for bombardiers, circa 1940.

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be activated by the wearer. The model used in civilian aviation broadcasts on the 121.5 MHz distress signal, while the model for military users broadcasts on the 243 MHz military frequency. On flat land or calm seas, the signal can be picked up 90 miles away.

TV viewers of Man vs. Wild can spot survival expert Bear Grylls wearing a Breitling Emergency in many episodes of the show. And the watch can indeed save one’s life. Two R.A.F. pilots, Steve Brooks and Hugh Quentin-Smith, activated their Breitling Emergency watches after their helicopter crashed in Antarctica. A Chilean aircraft found them by homing in on the signals from their wrists.

The inherent accuracy of the quartz watch—which nearly spelled the death of the mechanical timepiece in the late 20th century—is not accurate enough for Breitling. A quartz watch typically varies two to three minutes per year. In 2002, Breitling introduced “superquartz.” Its thermal compensation sensor minimizes temperature’s effect on the quartz movement, resulting in an average yearly variation of just 15 seconds—fully 10 times better than standard quartz.

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Clockwise from top, members of the Breitling Aviation Academy; a 1937 advertisement emphasized the brand’s connection to aviation; the Bentley GMT model features an ingenious multiple time zone display system; the Breitling chronograph was a staple for early aviators such as Amelia Earhart.

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Clockwise from top left, the dial of this model from the Bentley Flying B series has hour-markers crafted from mother-of-pearl; at the Breitling Chronométrie, the company believes that the timekeeper/watchmaker, as well as machinery, is crucial to carrying out the 40 tests required during assembly.

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Breitling was an originator of the “big” wristwatch for purely functional reasons. When big watches became a design statement as well, Breitling upped the ante, introducing the Breitling for Bentley line, in collaboration with the automobile maker, in 2003. The lead model, the Bentley Motors watch, has an imposing 48.7-millimeter case with a knurled bezel reminiscent of Bentley’s instrument controls. True to the spirit of both brands, the watch also boasts two exclusive functions: The center hand sweeps once around the dial in half a minute rather than 60 seconds, enabling an accurate read-off to the eighth of a second. The watch also has a unique “variable tachometer,” which calculates average speed regardless of time elapsed, distance covered or speed achieved.

Today Breitling is led by Ernest Schneider’s son Theodore, making it one of the rare large Swiss watchmaking firms (Patek Philippe is another) that remains in family hands. This independent status gives Breitling the luxury to pursue the most challenging innovations, indulging a passion for precision that began five generations ago.

L A U R E N F O R D is a freelance writer based near Chicago. She writes about

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P H O T O G R A P H Y BY T I M S T R E E T- P O R T E R

GREEN DAY

Mother Nature’s favorite color has a versatility other hues can only envy

IF YOU DOUBT THE UTILITY OF GREEN, just consider any flower garden or florist’s

window: You’ll see that green really does go with every other color. Green is the ultimate “neutral,” giving other hues—orange, red, yellow, blue, lavender—a lift.

The rooms shown on these pages demonstrate not only its versatility, but some of the moods it can create. Soft green lends an air of calm to any indoor space, while a strong, bright green is energizing.

This page: Paul Fortune brought an unending variety of green into this understated workspace, making it a perfect spot for contemplation. The large painting is by Charles Fine.

Opposite: Several restful shades of green are accented with orange in the neatly tailored library of Sean Mathis and Florence de Dampierre. A line of orange beneath the green cornice molding helps tie the scheme together.

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This page: Jarrett Hedborg used apple-green upholstery with Benjamin Moore pink walls to create an eye-popping living room. The tropical landscape painting picks up both colors.

Opposite: Home dÊcor should brighten one’s life, says designer Jonathan Adler. He followed that advice quite literally in the foyer of his own apartment, where a green lacquered console and a portrait of Liberace, a pet terrier, take center stage.

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This page: Florence de Dampierre designed her pool house on a grand scale (it even has its own pool room, shown here), but decorated it to be light, airy and linked to the garden outside. Green details—stenciling on the white floor, silk drapes, Chinoiserie wallpaper

by Schumacher, the traditional felt on the billiard table and the glass shades of the billiard light—create a harmonious whole.

Opposite: The garden theme of the pool house extends to the dining room, with its bright green walls, antique botanical prints and floral curtains. Chairs are from Crate & Barrel.

The tree-trunk table is de Dampierre’s own design.

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ESCAPE TO THE

REETHI RAH and COCOA ISLAND offer

two visions of BEACHSIDE PARADISE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

been made over with cool urban chic.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

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

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

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

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

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How does your garden glow? Timeless gems have an extra sparkle in fresh shapes and presentations. Clockwise from top left, black-andwhite diamonds bloom in an 18K white gold bracelet, $8,325; diamond flowers grow in an 18K white gold rectangle pendant, $2,875; 25.28 carats of black diamonds glitter like the midnight sky in this diamonds-bythe-yard design set in 18K white gold, $16,080; 54.52 carats of white diamonds-by-the-yard are set in a platinum necklace, $45,000; stunning 5.35-carat drop earrings dangle in a platinum setting, $36,000; a .70-carat diamond-and-whitegold key necklace, $1,440, promises to lock in your best look.

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True colors: Exceptionally clear and bright gemstones, all set for showing off. Clockwise from lower left, triple-drop necklace of lemon quartz on an 18K white gold chain studded with diamonds, $5,045; platinum band with 8.88-carat tsavorite and 2.42carat diamond, $36,000; “inside out� hoop earrings in 18K white gold with nearly 5 carats of diamonds, $13,200; flower pin in 18K white gold with 2.4 carats of diamonds, $6,700; fancy yellow canary diamond (4.39 carat) and white diamond (.77 carat) ring, set in platinum, $89,900; 2-carat fancy yellow canary and white diamond drop necklace in platinum, $38,500.

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Surface splendor: Texture is key to the allure of these pieces. Clockwise from top, 18K yellow gold textured diamond bangle bracelet, $6,200; 18K yellow gold meets 6.01 carats of fine diamonds in this swirl circle multi-chain necklace, $18,875; an eternity ring gleams in yellow gold with 4.10 carats of diamonds in triple rows, $12,870; over a carat’s worth of diamonds dangle and shine in 18K yellow gold drop earrings, $4,690.

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Heavenly pieces: The fire of the stars glows in exquisitely cut diamonds of white and cognac. From left, platinum radiant-cut diamond 6.27-carat eternity band, $26,000; 18K white gold five-row band with cognac and white diamonds, $4,660; all-around necklace in 18K white gold with12.65 carats of oval and round white diamonds, $39,500; 18K white gold circle drop earrings with 4.52 carats of cognac and white diamonds, $6,130.

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Dylan wears a Canali suit, sweater, shirt and tie. Shoes by Ferragamo.

Claudia’s brown velvet dress is by Schumacher.

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Opposite, Frederico wears a shearling coat by Gimo’s, 7 for All Mankind jeans, sport shirt by Robert Graham, a Malo cashmere scarf and Prada sunglasses. Tag Heuer Grand Carrera watch in stainless steel.

This page, That touch of mink: Claudia looks radiant in Blugirl’s short mink jacket with patent leather appliqué over a dress by Catherine Malandrino. Tahitian black pearl necklace and earrings.

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This page, Seeing double: Milene and Claudia wear knit turtlenecks and fur-collared knit coats by Magaschoni.

Opposite, Claudia wears a velvet jacket by Etro over a flouncy corset top, also by Etro, and Magaschoni cashmere leggings.

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This page, Frederico wears Ermenegildo Zegna’s wool double-breasted suit. Dress shirt and tie by Zegna. Pocket square by Etro.

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{ the sporting life }

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The new kid on the block, it opened in late 2007 with a sizeable boast: Revelstoke claimed that in a few years it would be bigger than Whistler

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

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

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

for the alpine events of the 2010 Winter Olympics.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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shy of the 500-inch mark.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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BY M A R K D O W D E N

RYE REDUX THOMAS H. HANDY SAZERAC RYE, a special bottling from Buffalo Trace Distillery, is one of the LEADING LIGHTS of a WHISKEY RENAISSANCE PEOPLE THINK OF BOURBON as the classic American

of rye, they mean straight rye—true rye.

spirit, but for most of our country’s history, the

Eighteenth-century Americans drank spirits in great

more popular native whiskey was straight rye. To-

quantity, often beginning at breakfast. After the Revolu-

day rye is resurgent, with good reason: The best

tion, the preferred dram shifted from rum and fruit brandy

rye, spicy and dry, is more intricate and more inter-

to whiskey, especially in the Mid-Atlantic and the South.

esting than bourbon.

Scots-Irish immigrants fueled the trend. They arrived with

Let’s define our terms: At some point in

a taste for whiskey and the know-how to make it from

the 20th century, “rye” became synony-

whatever grain was on hand, which more often than not

mous with blended Canadian whiskey,

was rye. George Washington operated a sizeable rye dis-

even though many Canadian whiskies

tillery at Mount Vernon. And when, as President, he rode

contain little or no rye grain. In the U.S.,

out with 13,000 troops to quell the Whiskey Rebellion in

by contrast, “straight rye whiskey” must

western Pennsylvania, the whiskey in question was rye.

be distilled from at least 51 percent rye,

For most of the 19th century, Maryland and Pennsyl-

just as “straight bourbon whiskey” must

vania produced a lot more rye per year than Kentucky did

contain at least 51 percent corn in the

bourbon. When the classic whiskey cocktails, the Sazerac

mash bill. When whiskey geeks speak

and the Manhattan, were popularized, they called not for

Thomas H. Handy Sazerac rye is just one great whiskey from Buffalo Trace.

Dating to 1787, the distillery sits by the Kentucky River in Frankfort, just over the hill in this 1871 map.

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Scenes from Buffalo Trace (clockwise): Whiskey ages in Warehouse C, which dates to 1885. Obie Kemper pulls a sample for tasting while Elmer T. Lee, master distiller emeritus, tries to be patient. When the whiskey is deemed ready for bottling, it gets “dumped” from the barrel over charcoal bits. Here, Sazerac rye, the sixyear-old known as “baby Saz,” goes into the bottle.

bourbon but for rye. To drink a Manhattan made with rye, by the way, can

(known to devotees as “baby Saz”), a stunning 18-year-old and a special

be a revelation. I’ve never cared for a bourbon Manhattan—too sweet—

bottling called Thomas H. Handy Sazerac rye. The Handy is named for

but the drink made with three parts rye, one part sweet vermouth and a

the New Orleans barkeep who updated the Sazerac cocktail in the late

dash of Angostura bitters, the original 1874 recipe, is terrific.

1800s by substituting rye for the cognac of the original recipe.

So what killed real rye? In a word, Prohibition. When the act was

Buffalo Trace issues a new, barrel-strength bottling of its Thomas H.

repealed in 1933, distillers had to crank up production from scratch.

Handy Sazerac rye each fall. Recently I tasted the third release, for which

They gravitated to bourbon, probably because corn was the cheaper

Buffalo Trace supplied some enticing statistics: Distilled in spring 2002 from

grain. While the new bourbon was aging, Canadian whiskey continued

Minnesota rye complemented by Kentucky corn and North Dakota malted

to flood the U.S. market, just as it had on a bootleg basis since 1919.

barley, the whiskey aged for six years, five months on the fifth floor of Ware-

Sweet and generic, this “rye” became the norm, while only a few die-

house M. Twenty-two barrels were hand-picked for bottling under the Thom-

hard distilleries in the U.S. resumed the production of straight rye.

as H. Handy Sazerac label. It’s interesting to note that 30 percent of the whis-

Now, after a 70-year hiatus, straight rye is enjoying a major comeback. Call this Phase III of the Great Whiskey Awakening. In Phase I,

key was lost to evaporation! That’s the effect of hot Kentucky summers.

Uncut and unfiltered, the rye was bottled at a mouth-searing 127.5 proof.

single malt Scotch became the subject of connoisseurship. In Phase II,

If the baby Saz is the perfect cocktail rye—spicy, grassy and a

enthusiasm turned to bourbon, leading distillers to feats of small-batch

little sour—the Handy is best enjoyed on the rocks (with a splash of

and single-barrel greatness. In Phase III, the focus is straight rye, and

branch water to cut the strength). Thick and lush, it mingles sweet

distillers are scrambling to keep up with demand.

bourbon tastes with a sourdough tang and lingering floral notes. Frank-

While bourbon peters out with too much aging, rye whiskey, like

ly, it tastes like a great bourbon, a fine Scotch and an elegant old rye all

Scotch, becomes more rounded and complex with additional years in

in one. This is a big, powerful, complex whiskey that seems to evolve

the barrel. Older ryes are in short supply, and prices have shot up. The

with each delicious sip—proof positive that American straight rye is a

brands to look for are Black Maple Hill, Hirsch Selection, Sazerac and

once and future king.

High West Rendezvous—the latter a highly successful blend of sixyear-old and 16-year-old ryes.

Most rye on the current market comes from bourbon distilleries in Kentucky. This includes Sazerac, a new brand with an old name from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, Ky., which is producing some of the best whiskies in America. The Sazerac ryes include a bold six-year-old

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TASTING NOTES THOMAS H. HANDY SAZERAC RYE C O L O R | Bright, reddish brown N O S E | Caramel, molasses, new-mown grass, pepper, saddle leather.

PA L AT E | Christmas fruit cake, toffee, mint, cinnamon, clove.

M A R K D O W D E N , a native of Kentucky who was educated at the

F I N I S H | Sourdough bread, long floral notes, coconut, nutmeg.

University of St. Andrews, considers himself whiskey agnostic.

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

GORGEOUS MALBEC FROM CAHORS

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

IT’S FALL. You can feel it and smell it in the breeze. Ever since

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

I stepped outside, I’ve been thinking about my earthenware pot

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

of cassoulet doing a slow bubble on the stove. Is there any meal

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

better for a day with a little nip in the air? And, being a wine

of these very profits allowed the Bordelais to clear their marshy

importer, I’m also thinking about what to uncork with it, but this

Medoc vineyards and develop their own winemaking business. The

is not a real head-scratcher. Cahors, that powerhouse red from

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

the southwest of France, is far and away my first choice. Great

stance to their then rather amateurish, insipid wines.

Cahors is one of the richest and inkiest wines you’ll ever put in

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

your mouth. And the history of Cahors is as rich as the taste. I’ll

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

give you just a sip of that.

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

Cahors is a very old wine town, planted by the Romans, to the east of Bordeaux. The people of Cahors were making wine

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

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when the Bordelais were still drinking beer. Their wines would

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float west along the Lot River to Bordeaux, where the Borde-

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

lais would extract heavy taxes and sell the wines to markets in

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

northern Europe.

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

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

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

Clos Triguedina makes a wine called Prince Probus

bec; and The New Black Wine (also 100% Malbec), which

to commemorate the action by the Roman Emperor

is made in the style approximating the way Cahors used

Probus in 280, which put the winemakers of Cahors

to taste in the pre-phylloxera days. Phylloxera vastatrix is

officially back in business after a previous edict had

that very nasty sap-sucking insect that nearly wiped out

outlawed winemaking outside Italy. Apparently, grow-

all the vineyards of France in the latter 19th century.

ing wheat was not nearly as interesting as making wine

In the past, Black Wine was made by baking the grapes

and that part of their agricultural obligation was being

in the oven, pouring them into a saucepan and then boiling

neglected. The plucky folks from Cahors had largely

them to remove most of the water. Today’s Black Wine is

ignored the ban, but it was good to be out in the

made by putting the grapes in a wooden box with grills on

open again. The wine called Probus is powerful, racy,

the bottom and blowing in warm air to shrivel them. The

silky, harmonious, first-class, and you should probably

grapes are then pressed, fermented, and aged in new oak

drop whatever you are doing and go and buy a bottle or

barrels for 18 months. The wine is dark (although not really

three. Sorry. It’s easy to get carried away with the taste

black), smoky and delicious. Uncork some Cahors tonight;

of this wine. It is splendid.

it’s the finest expression of Malbec in the world.

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A S

W R I T T E N

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TAURUS (April 20 ~ May 20) Partnerships are going to feel like the bane of your existence, as they will mean having to dole out diplomacy when you least expect and at the most inopportune time. The good news is that the ball is in your court. Negotiate patiently, and your point of view will win out.

Exotic ports of call will beckon you to travel.

Heed that siren song.

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(February 20 ~ March 20)

CRYSTAL CHANDELIER

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Let the natural flow of your current life go where it may. You have put quite enough effort into setting plans in motion, and now the need is to let fate perfect the moment. Sound easy?

You know full well you have to wrestle your inner control freak! Invest in your appearance—you’ll want to look your hottest when good things come your way.

Top Cosmic Refreshers:

(May 21 ~ June 20) Your words are coming back to haunt you, as someone from the past repeats what you’d rather never hear again. This little jag of embarrassment will not be entirely painful. It will prove your sense of humor is strong and show those around you that you have indeed come a long way. On the romantic front, expect a joyful surprise.

You have all your ducks in a row to reach for a long-standing dream. If wanderlust has you in its grip, then take that trip now. And if your dream calls for bungee jumping over Victoria Falls, don’t hesitate to activate your inner daredevil! Take someone special, and love will blossom. The road you travel now will set a precedent for future happiness.

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Squaring the

CIRCLE

To call a Bell & Ross watch “functional” is an understatement. Created in 1992, the brand is specifically designed for professionals whose work requires them to endure conditions such as extreme temperatures, violent accelerations or dangerous pressures. Think pilots, divers, astronauts, bomb disposal experts. It’s no surprise that Bell & Ross is the official supplier to the French Air Force.

But the brand’s reach goes well beyond those in dangerous professions. Its technical mastery, as well as its distinctive aesthetic, has also drawn those who crave, simply, extreme excellence.

Take, for example, model shown here, the BR01-94 in limited-edition yellow. The bright numbers and markings on its face provide enhanced readability. Its no-nonsense design echoes the instrument panel of a jet’s cockpit. The extra-large (46mm) case is made of glass-bead-blasted steel with black carbon powder coating. The strap can be ordered in black rubber or canvas, or in orange alligator skin or olive drab calfskin. The BR01-94 will tell you the date, and it also provides three counters—one for 12 hours, one for 30 minutes, one for 60 seconds. The glass is anti-reflective sapphire crystal. Oh, and it’s water-resistant to 100 meters.

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Napoleon Bonaparte, from 1798, a client of Breguet.

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