MARIOS: Spring/Summer 2019

Spring 2019

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GREETINGS FROM MARIO

COME SEE WHAT’S IN STORE FOR SPRING!

Let’s welcome spring together—it’s the most glorious time of the year!

Our stores and website are ready to usher in warmer weather and brighter days with lots of fresh and inspired spring clothes, shoes, accessories and, as always, some new discoveries we are excited to share with you.

Our buying teams have traveled to Italy, France, New York and Los Angeles to curate the very best. We are very excited to share collections and items that delighted us while we were in the market. Hurry in and allow us to present the very best of Spring 2019.

As always, it is our mission to offer you unsurpassed hospitality and impeccable customer service.

We look forward to catching up with you in our stores this season!

Ciao,

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Spring 2019

STYLE GUIDE 3 MARIO'S WELCOME 6 WHAT'S NEW FOR HER 12 A DAY BY THE SEA 40 WHAT'S NEW FOR HIM 42 MAN OF STYLE: CHRIS HEMSWORTH 44 CALLING ALL FASHIONISTAS 46 BE DISTINCT 52 DIAMONDS ARE SPECTACULAR 58 ZEN PARADISE 60 CUSTOM EVENINGWEAR 62 SOME LIKE IT HOT 67 FINAL STITCH: POP PSYCHOLOGY 68 AT YOUR SERVICE

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CAROLINA HERRERA Born and raised in Venezuela, Carolina Herrera showed her first collection at the Metropolitan Club in New York in 1981, with the encouragement of legendary Vogue editor Diana Vreeland. The iconic designer, who has dressed influential women around the world and won countless fashion awards, retired in 2018, leaving her house in the capable hands of breakout designer Wes Gordon.

DOLCE & GABBANA Founded by Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana in 1985, the iconic Italian luxury brand is known for its unconventional and glamorous modern classicism. The brand has evolved over the years while always staying close to its roots. Its unmistakable style combines strong innovation with the Mediterranean flavor of its origins.

CO Co is a Los Angeles-based label founded in 2011 by Stephanie Danan and Justin Kern, who draw inspiration from careers in fashion and film.

Infusing each collection with a sense of drama, romance and storytelling, the brand combines an Old World soigné with the more relaxed influences of their native California. They pair beautiful fabrics with a signature voluminous silhouette for clothes that are made to be worn.

Co is designed for the woman who thoughtfully curates her wardrobe, collecting lasting pieces over time.

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SPRWMN On a trip to Paris, designer Ambre Dahan and her mother discovered an exquisite cottonlined stretch leather.

When transformed in her Los Angeles studio, the resulting clothes fit like a second skin and gave every woman who wore them the feeling that she could do anything.

In early 2016, SPRWMN—read “Superwoman”— was founded.

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ANTONELLI FIRENZE Founded in 1950 by a lingerie manufacturer, shirt label Antonelli Firenze evolved into a global luxury brand under the direction of his two daughters, and now, his grandson Marco.

In 2013, Antonelli Firenze, which is produced in Castelfiorentino, Florence, introduced a total look “made in Italy, by women for women.” The elegant collection has a discreetly Italian style that shuns excess.

London-based Borgo de Nor is the dress label of Carmen Borgonovo, former style/fashion director at top magazines, and Joana de Noronha, marketer of global fashion brands.

The line celebrates the woman who lives life fully as both master and muse. Their collection combines bold hues and whimsical prints with a poetic lyricism offered in an array of versatile silhouettes. Borgo de Nor reveres the feminine essence as a creative, individualistic and powerful force.

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EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED

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The most efficient way to shop!

Reserve-In-Store While some days you may want to lose yourself in the store for hours, there are days when you’re busy, away from home or just want to shop in your PJs. That’s the time to use our Reserve-In-Store option.

Go online and shop the inventory of our nine stores. Make as many selections as you want and choose the Reserve-In-Store option. Your Style Advisor will let you know when your items are waiting for you to try on, touch and feel before you buy. There is no obligation to purchase.

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4!

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Select it.

Browse products online and shop the inventory of our nine stores.

Select as many items as you want using the “Reserve-In-Store” button.

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Reserve it.

Your Style Advisor will round up all your requested items and contact you to come in—at your convenience.

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Try it.

You get to see, touch and feel before you buy. Your Style Advisor will have everything waiting for you.

4.

Love it!

If you don’t love it, you haven’t bought it and don’t have the hassle of shipping it back.

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A DAY

BY T H E S E A A st u d y i n t ra n q u i l i t y, n at u re a nd s o me o f t h e wo n d e r fu l p h e n o me n a t hat b r i n g j oy to p e o p l e ’s l i ve s .

M A K I N G P E O P L E F E E L G R E AT !

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LORO PIANA

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THE MORNING LIGHT

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S Y LV A & C I E

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THE ROW

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VALENTINO GARAVANI

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VALENTINO

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CAROLINA HERRERA

THE SOUNDS OF SPRING

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ETON

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KITON

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BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

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DOROTHEE SCHUMACHER

ANTONELLI

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VINCE

GIVING

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VINCE

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PA I G E D E N I M

FARAWAY VISTAS

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HUDSON

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J O N AT H A N S I M K H A I

BALDWIN

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HERNO

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L’A G E N C E

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AG ADRIANO GOLDSCHMIED

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GOLDEN GOOSE

FALLING IN LOVE

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P T PA N T A L O N I T O R I N O

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MANTO Named for the Italian word for “mantle,” the original outerwear of their ancestors, and Mantova (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Manto is “cultural outerwear made in Italy.”

Manto believes a great coat is a combination of style, details, fabrics and philosophy. Dedicated to preserving Italian tradition and handcrafted details, all garments are sewed in Italy by Italian hands.

What’s

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SWET TAILOR Launched in 2015, SWET Tailor is defining a new kind of casual.

It started with a simple idea: to make a pair of pants that looked like jeans but felt as good as sweats. Founders Adam Bolden and David Kranz joined forces to bring this effortless style to a man’s entire wardrobe, creating a new EveryDay EveryWear dressing category.

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DISCOVER THE SEASON’S HOT NEW DESIGNERS & EXPANDED COLLECTIONS!

M. SINGER Founder and creative director Matthew Singer is committed to “redefining what comfortable looks like.”

He creates core basics and essentials for the modern man with a classic sensibility. All products are 100% made in the U.S. with beautiful quality fabrics and deliver strong value.

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MARGIELA COMMON PROJECTS

SNEAKS PREVIEW!

Sneaker fever is full-on this season, for dress up as well as dress down. Discover our stunning selections from many of the world’s top fashion houses, designed to bring style (and comfort) to your every step.

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CHRIS HEMSWORTH This Aussie actor combines talent, great looks and an impeccable fashion sense. By Daria Meoli

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hris Hemsworth’s best-known acting turn is playing Thor, the superhero and hammer-wielding mythological god, in six Marvel Universe blockbuster movies. But he may be even more famous for being impossibly good-looking. The azure-eyed Australian was named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive” in 2014 and recently was called “The Manliest Man in Hollywood” by GQ. A Vanity Fair writer who profiled the heartthrob noted that Hemsworth’s “handsomeness is so extreme it can’t be denied or ignored, or even played down.”

All this effusive adoration could go to a guy’s head, but this down-to-earth family man can cut through the puff with self-deprecating humor. Thus Hemsworth lampooned himself on Saturday Night Live: “When I got to Hollywood, they said I’d never make it as an actor—they said I was too tall, too blond, my muscles were too big....” And he had tongue firmly in cheek playing Kevin, a hot-butdumb receptionist in the 2016 Ghostbusters reboot, riffing with improv dynamos Kate McKinnon, Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy.

Like other Aussie imports—including Naomi Watts and Simon Baker— Hemsworth began his acting career on the Down-Under soap opera Home and Away.

American audiences were introduced to Hemsworth in 2009 when he played George Kirk in Star Trek. Since then he’s played a hacker (in 2015’s Blackhat), a huntsman and a Hunt—that is, a title character in the fantasy films Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) and The Huntsman: The Winter’s War (2016) and the hard-drinking, womanizing Formula One race-car driver James Hunt in the biographical Rush (2013). The actor, who turns 36 in August, will portray Thor for the seventh time in a new Avengers

flick this summer. As if one summer blockbuster isn’t enough, Hemsworth also will star in a Men in Black spin-off.

Growing up, Hemsworth’s family moved several times among Melbourne, the remote town of Bulman (a cattle station in the Australia’s Northern Territory outback) and Phillip Island, where he first fell in love with surfing. He’s the middle child between two four-letter L-words, older brother Luke and younger brother Liam. They’re actors too. In fact, the Aussie’s seminal superhero role nearly went to Liam instead. Hemsworth’s initial audition for Thor went so badly he didn’t hear back from producers for months, while his brother received several callbacks for the part. When Hemsworth finally got called in for a second audition, his improved reading was fueled by a new motivation, as he told W: “Maybe frustration that my little brother had gotten further than me. A little sibling rivalry sort of kicked up.” Score a win for the middle kid.

The bankable leading man’s style has been likened to those of the late Steve McQueen and James Dean because he favors looks that are classic masculine. He is often seen out-and-about in a dark pair of jeans—fitted but never skinny—with a white shirt and a casual leather jacket with gold-rimmed aviator glasses or classic Ray-Ban Wayfarers.

When it’s time to hit the red carpet, Hemsworth rocks well-tailored, dark-hued suits. He pairs jackets and pants with slouchy, untucked cotton T-shirts or flexible cotton button-ups with at least two top buttons undone. He’s a master of making an open collar work for formal occasions.

While Hemsworth shines as bright as any star in Hollywood, this husband (to actress Elsa Pataky) and father (of 6-year-old daughter India and 4-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan) moved his brood out of L.A. in 2015. Yearning to return to the natural space—and pace—of his home country, he relocated his family to Byron Bay, a beach town on Australia’s east coast near some legendary surf breaks.

When off-set and miles away from trendy L.A., Hemsworth’s style reflects the proud beach-bum side of his personality—a dayto-day look that consists of Hurley board shorts and a T-shirt.

He has said he spends a lot of time at the beach and likes to wear earthy tones in that environment.

On screen, at the point break or at a premiere, this Aussie hunk bears watching.

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FASHIONISTAS The rules of fashion have changed.

Today, those who are passionate about the subject are, by definition, active in cyberspace, whether they are posting their latest looks on social media or following bloggers, influencers and designers to stay up to the minute.

The new digital era is all about being seen, liked and inspired creatively. This presents new challenges and opportunities to join the fashion landscape and conversation and define ourselves through style. Do we decide our own take on style? Or is it our audience: the passerby in the street or our latest follower on Instagram?

The evolution of the Internet has completely changed the way we buy and wear clothing. Victoria Magrath reveals the pivotal moments that have transformed the fashion world, from the ’90s until today, and shares

her fascinating insider secrets and practical tips for navigating the everchanging fashion landscape. She also lets us know that there is always room for new stars in the high-flying fashion blogscape.

Anyone with a passion for fashion will find this an engaging and fun read. It makes a beautiful coffee table book and you’ll find a lot of eye candy on the pages as well.

MEET AUTHOR/SUPERBLOGGER VICTORIA MAGRATH Renowned British fashionista Victoria Magrath is the creator and author of the award-winning fashion, travel and beauty blog Inthefrow and is one of Instagram’s biggest fashion influencers.

Magrath established her blog in 2012 as she was completing her PhD at the University of Manchester on the impact of e-commerce on consumers’ behavior, following her role there as a fashion retailing lecturer. Within the six years of her blogging career, Victoria has won seven awards including the UK’s Best Fashion Blog of 2017.

Magrath has appeared in several ad campaigns and in 2017 she became a beauty ambassador for L’Oreal Paris. In 2018 Magrath became a regular fashion columnist for Glamour magazine. Follow Victoria at inthefrow.com and @inthefrow.

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TO M I X H I G H W I T H LO W, T E X T U R E , PAT T E R N A N D CO LO R .

BE ADVENTUROUS. BE PLAYFUL. BE YOURSELF! WORK WITH YOUR STYLE ADVISOR TO CREATE UNFORGETTABLE LOOKS ALL YOUR OWN.

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MEN HAVE NEVER HAD MORE OPTIONS TO M I X H I G H W I T H LO W, T E X T U R E , PAT T E R N A N D CO LO R .

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DIAMONDS ...are spectacular!

Some of the world’s most exquisite diamonds can be found in our store.

Who knew?

KWIAT

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or more than twenty years, Mitchell Stores has built a reputation as one of the world's finest resources for diamonds and jewelry.

SELECTION. We are honored to offer designer diamonds and fine jewelry from the world’s most prestigious diamond houses, including Kwiat, Oscar Heyman and Louis Newman. In addition to our inventory, we can source any kind of diamond imaginable through our global network of sightholders and brokers.

VALUE. Our educated customers that have purchased diamonds elsewhere are repeatedly surprised by the excellent value we offer in our diamonds.

Our reputation in the diamond business combined with the volume we generate has given us “global buying power,” enabling us to offer extremely competitive pricing.

TRUST. Diamonds are a serious investment and for us, a business we take very seriously. There is no substitute for making important purchases from people you know and trust. We stand firmly behind every piece of diamond jewelry we sell, as well as the service and craftsmanship that go into it.

Our extraordinary jewelry collections are bought and curated by highly educated and experienced jewelry specialists.

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DIAMONDS ...are engaging!

KWIAT

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CELEBRATE SPECIAL MOMENTS. Whether you’re looking for that first engagement ring or a show-stopping upgrade, we will find the perfect diamond to fit your need.

No matter what cut, setting or carat size you seek, you’ll find it in our extraordinary wedding band collections. Or choose from stunning designs that alternate diamonds with sapphires or other gems.

Make sure everyone knows how much you love her!

We’ve sourced some of the world’s most spectacular and flawless stones.

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DIAMONDS ...are perfect for all occasions!

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ake a statement with sensational pieces suitable for life’s grandest events. Diamonds are the ultimate gift of love that are sure to become tomorrow’s treasured heirloom.

TIMELESS GIFTS. • Birthday • Graduation • Anniversary • Just because I love you...

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Whether you are looking for serious pieces or something fun, you’ll find it in our dazzling collections.

KWIAT

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AMANYARA TURKS AND CAICOS

THE CARIBBEAN’S ULTIMATE DESTINATION

zen PARADISE AMANYARA’S OPEN-AIR PAVILIONS AND VILLAS BRING A PEACEFUL ASIAN VIBE TO THE CARIBBEAN. With properties in locations of sublime beauty, the Aman luxury hotel brand is a favorite of discerning travelers globally.

Designed to showcase stunning natural surroundings, Aman resorts are known for tranquil simplicity, bespoke service and extreme privacy.

While most of Aman’s 33 resorts are in Asia, one of its most extraordinary locales is on the nearby island of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos, home to some of the world’s most

highly ranked beaches.

Situated along the pristine reefs of Northwest Point Marine National Park, Amanyara draws its name from aman, a Sanskrit word for “peace,” and yara, which means “place” in the language of the Arawak Amerindians.

While just 25 minutes from the airport, Amanyara lies at the end of a long sandy road, offering a feeling of peace, seclusion and remote bliss.

Amanyara has a striking minimalistic Asian aesthetic. Hotel rooms take the form of 38 timbershingled pavilions, each with zen-like outdoor space and open views of the ocean, reflective ponds and lush coastal

vegetation. All have terraces, wooden sun decks and king-size beds. Also dotting the coastline are 18 grand villas, each on over 1.5 acres and serviced by a chef and a host. The overall staff-toguest ratio at Amanyara is four to one.

At the restaurant, guests dine either indoors or out, beside a large central pond. Freshly caught seafood is the focus, complemented by organic produce from the resort’s aquaponic vegetable garden.

Whether you want to engage in whale watching, a peaceful yoga class, spa nirvana or just read a book in an unforgettably magical setting, Amanyara is the ultimate nearby escape.

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THE TURQUOISE WATERS OF PROVIDENCIALES OFFER AN UNDERWATER WONDERLAND OF CORAL REEFS, RUNNING PARALLEL TO AMANYARA’S LONG, SECLUDED BEACH. HAWKSBILL TURTLES, HUMPBACK WHALES AND HUNDREDS OF BIRD SPECIES ARE FREQUENT VISITORS.

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Make it your style.

Choose your favorite silhouette from eight stunning styles as well as dress and sleeve length.

MICHAEL KORS Be “red carpet ready�! Make your favorite Michael Kors Collection piece one of a kind. For the first time ever, we present a unique opportunity to customize pieces from the favorite designer of many of the most influential women and celebrities worldwide. Make it your own with design choices from head-to-toe, including dress style and length, sleeve length, beadwork, animal/other prints, embroidery, tulle, color and more!

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Design your details.

Choose from more than 35 hand-embroidered fabrications as well as the style of beadwork and tulle color, if desired.

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Spring is the season for weddings, special celebrations and festivities! We are excited to offer our customers an opportunity to create bespoke dresses, jumpsuits and much more. Express yourself in a design that is uniquely you.

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Mother of the bride or groom? Second wedding?

Very special occasion coming up? Turn heads and express your style in one-of-a-kind eveningwear.

SAFIYAA Timeless, chic, bespoke. Safiyaa celebrates femininity and all that makes a woman beautiful with unapologetic confidence. Striking silhouettes in luxe fabrics and rich colors are fused with artisanal craftsmanship to create a demi-couture collection for day to night. Every item created in the Safiyaa atelier is made-to-order by a team of dedicated artisans. Crafted from start to finish by hand, the signature feminine tailoring is as powerful as the eveningwear is elegant.

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OLIVINE GABBRO

The Art of Collaboration Customize your fabric, silhouette and fit with the help of your personal style advisor.

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Olivine Gabbro’s designs evoke a woman’s inner beauty, radiance and elegance through each classically chic and well-crafted piece. Through her renowned custom services, designer Grace Kang offers both made-to-measure and bespoke services from classic, tailored day-wear to one-of-a-kind evening and bridal couture.

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spirits

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Summer can be an ideal time for adventurous cocktail concoctions that really spice things up.

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ndian vindaloo, Ethiopian doro wat, Mexican chilate de pollo—have you ever wondered why some of the spiciest flavors originate in cuisines from the warmest climates? Super-spicy dishes actually can be refreshing on a sweltering summer night— and the same holds true for cocktails with a kick. Ingredients with heat increase circulation and raise body temperature, helping the body adapt to warm weather. Like a bowl of chili at an August barbecue, piquant potions can be—ironically—quite invigorating when it’s hot and steamy out. Libations made with sriracha, wasabi and other hot mixers can hit the spot in summertime.

On the tail of last year’s turmeric trend, top mixologists and bartenders are looking to bring even more internationally inspired heat to their repertoire. They are exploring creative ways to balance savory spice with citrus and herbal notes (think tequila infused with serrano chiles mixed with fresh cucumber juice, basil, lemon and agave).

At BlackTail, the Cuban-themed New York City watering hole named “Best New Cocktail Bar in America” at the 2017 Spirited Awards, the bar team continuously reviews their cocktails to make sure they give guests the kick they crave. They’ve added heat to Manhattans, pineapple-tequila sours and cucumber Collins. Behind the bar, they stock spicy bitters (Hellfire Bitters, Jamaican Jerk Bitters) and house-made infusions (Scotch bonnet oloroso sherry, ancho chile sweet vermouth and jalapeño gin) as well as bottles of Ancho Reyes Verde and St. George Green Chili Vodka.

For recreational mixologists, there are many ways to add heat to favorite recipes at

home. Spice up a tried-and-true margarita by swapping out traditional salt for dried and ground chipotle or put pepper-infused salt around the rim of the glass. Top off the five o’clock martini or traditional old-fashioned with a splash of habanero bitters or hot sauce.

Hot peppers cause an endorphin release, and one way to chase a blissed-out, capsaicin-induced high is to make ice from hot-pepper-infused water. Add thin slices of jalapeños or cayenne peppers in one or two cups of water for about half an hour. Remove the pepper slices and use that water to fill an ice cube tray. Toss the cubes in a rocks glass with your favorite whiskey, tequila or vodka.

As the cubes melt, you’ll really begin to feel that good kind of burn at the back of your throat. Talk about fire and ice!

The best approach to experimenting with heat is to start conservatively, because alcohol intensifies the flavor of spices. “Different proof bases can extract different amounts of spice from specific ingredients,” says Will Pasternak, head bartender at BlackTail. “A higher proof base (like a 40 percent ABV gin) will extract much more spice than a less alcoholic base (like a 17 percent ABV vermouth). We use different quantities of alcohol to get the precise level of heat we want.”

If your spicy kick inadvertently turns into a five-alarm blaze, add some agave syrup—the sweetness will counterbalance the heat.

Should the occasion call for a more elaborate—and adventurous—cocktail, there are many delicious ways to bring the heat. We asked three expert mixologists how they play with fire to create spicy summer cocktails, and each shared a favorite recipe.

THE GARDEN PALOMA

Created by Meaghan Dorman of Raines Law Room, New York City

Move over, margarita. La paloma is the most popular tequila-based cocktail in Mexico. A traditional la paloma (which translates to “the dove”) is a simple and refreshing option that combines grapefruit juice, lime juice and tequila with club soda. But at Raines Law Room, a renowned New York City speakeasy named for an ill-fated 1896 law intended to curb city residents’ liquor consumption, bar director Meaghan Dorman adds house-made jalapeño agave syrup to create a paloma that is más caliente.

For the cocktail: 2 oz blanco tequila 1 oz fresh grapefruit juice ½ oz fresh lime juice 2 dashes celery bitters ¾ oz jalapeño agave syrup 2 oz club soda Pinch of sea salt Lime wedge For the jalapeño agave syrup: 5 jalapeño peppers, sliced 2 cups boiling water 2 cups agave syrup To make the jalapeño agave syrup, muddle peppers into a paste in a heatproof bowl or other container. Pour boiling water over peppers and stir in agave syrup. Let steep for 20 minutes, then strain.

For the cocktail, add tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, celery bitters and jalapeño agave syrup to shaker filled with ice. Shake until well chilled and strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Top the cocktail off with club soda and garnish with a pinch of sea salt and lime wedge.

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DATE IN INDIA

THE CALVIN AND HABANERO

Created by Raul Ayala of Dirty Habit, San Francisco

Created by Adam Dreyer of The Bad Apple, Chicago

At Dirty Habit, a restaurant and lounge on the fifth floor of the Hotel Palomar, bar manager Raul Ayala favors mixing brown aged spirits with fruity and smoky flavors, like dried chiles, and clear spirits with fresh green heat, such as serrano peppers, for an earthy, herbal touch.

One concoction in particular—Date in India—keeps returning to the cocktail menu due to high demand. It’s a culture clash in a glass, blending Thai kaffir lime leaves, Mexican chile de arbol peppers and a liqueur made from Croatian cherries. This fire starter has all the makings for an exotic and memorable summer cocktail hour.

Adam Dreyer, bar manager at The Bad Apple in Chicago, draws inspiration from the fresh ingredients his kitchen procures from nearby farms.

The Calvin and Habanero is one popular cocktail that got its start in the kitchen. “Our chef brought in some blackberries and black raspberries, and our chef made a habanero and berry hot sauce,” says Dreyer. “We took it a step further by fashioning a cocktail inspired by the flavors in this spicy yet refreshing hot sauce our kitchen cooked up.”

Though this tequila-based drink is named for a cartoon boy and his imaginary tiger friend, the heat in this cocktail isn’t child’s play.

Dreyer infuses tequila with habaneros because they are not only one of the spiciest peppers, but also have a floral essence.

For the cocktail: 1.5 oz Del Maguey VIDA Mezcal ¾ oz fresh-squeezed lime juice ¾ oz spicy tamarind syrup ½ oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur Dehydrated orange slice Black Tajin-inspired seasoning For the spicy tamarind syrup: 1½ cups tamarind purée 1½ cups sugar 2 oz ginger (clean and chopped) 3 kaffir lime leaves 3 pieces chile de arbol (also known as bird’s beak chiles) For the black Tajin-inspired seasoning: 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. chipotle powder 2 tsp. salt ½ tsp. activated charcoal For the syrup, combine all of the ingredients for the spicy tamarind syrup in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool, then strain.

Combine all ingredients for the Tajin-inspired seasoning.

When you are ready to make the cocktail, combine all the ingredients—including the spicy tamarind syrup—and shake. Double-strain the mixture, then serve in a double old-fashioned glass and garnish with a dehydrated orange slice and black Tajin-inspired seasoning.

For the cocktail: 1½ oz habanero-infused blanco tequila 1 oz blackberry syrup or purée 1 oz lemon juice Ginger beer to taste For the habanero-infused blanco tequila: 4 habanero peppers 1 bottle of blanco tequila For the blackberry syrup or purée: 1 cup blackberries 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 2 Tbsp. sugar To infuse the tequila, cut 4 habaneros in half, add to one bottle of tequila. Let it sit for 4 hours and then strain. Some batches of peppers are spicier than others, so taste the infusion as it sits.

To make the blackberry syrup or purée, add the berries to a saucepan with lemon juice and sugar. Mash the berries a bit and let them macerate before turning on the heat. Once the sugar has brought out some of the berries’ juices, turn the heat on medium. Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.

After it cools, either blend the mixture and serve as a purée or put it through a strainer and use just the syrup.

Add all ingredients and some ice to a small shaker. Shake then pour into a glass rimmed with salt and top with ginger beer.

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PSYCHOLOGY

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In honor of Father’s Day, top menswear execs share lessons they’ve learned from Dad. By Karen Alberg Grossman “Whoever does not have a good father should procure one,” advised the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. The importance of fatherhood is universally recognized, as is the tremendous impact fathers have. Here, top menswear execs share some of the wisdom they’ve derived from their dads:

Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO of Ermenegildo Zegna “My father Angelo was my role model. He taught me the importance of family and how to lead by example. He showed his children the significance of having vision, of taking risks, of thinking longterm. Most important, my father had a strong sense of humility and discipline. I am forever grateful to have learned these attributes from such an important figure in my life.”

Brunello Cucinelli, CEO and founder of Brunello Cucinelli “Be ever so careful that the ox does not step out of the furrow.” As odd as this might sound, the greatest teaching I received from my father stems from this warning. My family were farmers in Umbria, and each of us had a precise task to carry out in order to make ends meet. One of my tasks was to lead the oxen during ploughing, while my father would operate the plough behind me. Once our work was done, he would stare at the newly traced furrows and say with satisfaction: ‘See how perfectly straight they are?

Good job!’ And when I asked him why it was so important, he would reply: ‘Because they look better straight!’

“As a teenager I did not pay much attention. But over the years I’ve started to slowly understand how many things were meant by that apparently simple warning, and how important they all were.

“I understood that the ploughshare, polished by use, shines in the sun like the purity of human labor; that the furrow is like the womb of generous Mother Earth; that year after year, through our ploughing, we were writing the great book of fathers; that tradition holds the values of the brightest future; that the straight furrow represents the integrity of the righteous.

“Last but not least, I understood that beauty is indispensable for a good life. I thank my father and, so far, I’ve always tried to live by his teachings.”

Arnold Silverstone, creative director, Samuelsohn and Hickey Freeman “My dad Peter is a judicious businessman, a loving, devoted family man, a competitive sportsman

and a generous human being. He’s set the bar high in terms of how to live life with passion, commitment and integrity.

“It’s no surprise that I followed his footsteps into the fashion business. Because he had his own tailored clothing company, I was able to study by his side from childhood.

He always had the courage to allow me to fail and learn from my mistakes; he was always there for me when I needed him. Among my greatest joys has been having him with me during several of my career high points and to see the pride in his eyes. That’s the same pride I’ve always had for my incredible dad.”

Mike Faherty, co-founder of Faherty Brand “I’ve always had a fascination with clothing and style. My dad Roger, who worked in finance on Wall Street, was a sharp dresser with genuine flair and a deep appreciation for quality fabrics and construction, which certainly rubbed off on me. I remember his closet full of tailored suits neatly lined up for the week and the perfectly soft Hawaiian shirts he would wear with panache in the summer.

The clothing brand my brother and I founded six years ago is in many ways an homage to our dad.”

Gianluca Isaia, CEO of Isaia “‘My Way” sung by Frank Sinatra was my father’s favorite song, and it’s the way he lived his life. Everything I know about our business I learned from my father, Enrico. He was a risk-taker and pioneer in his field, taking over for my grandfather to run

the second generation business.

“Throughout my career, I had the great fortune to travel across the globe with this man who taught me every aspect of the business. Everything you do has an impact. It was amazing to work alongside him and experience firsthand the evolution of the brand.

One piece of advice he gave me was the Latin phrase ‘Etiam capillus unus habet umbram suam,’ which means even a single hair casts a shadow.

“My father had a great sense of style and was one of the first members of Pitti Uomo [the menswear trade show in Florence], which he attended regularly throughout his lifetime. He loved the Neapolitan classics and took styling references from elegant Neapolitan men as well as from Toto and other Italian film greats. Ultimately, though, my father taught me to define my own sense of style.

“We carry on his legacy at Isaia by working hard and never compromising who we are and our own identity—made in Napoli.”

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In all of our stores, we are known for our extraordinary Made-to-Measure Advisors, who will help you create bespoke suits, shirts, sportcoats and more.

Choose from exquisite fabrics, buttons, linings and details from the world’s top fashion houses. Custom shoes, leather goods and other items are also available by request.

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CLOTHING DONATIONS Service is important to us, not only in our stores, but also in our community. We will help you clear out unwanted items cluttering up your closet, while providing for a local charity. We will coordinate the donation and make the delivery ourselves.

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