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WOODBURY MENS SHOP
SPRING FASHIONS
Luxury Menswear
MADE-TO-MEASURE
IT FITS! SUITS & SHIRTS MADE FOR YOU
JEFF GOLDBLUM
ADARE IRELAND’S LUSH INLAND COURSE
RUMS FOR EVERYONE
ST. LUCIA’S SUGAR BEACH
THE MCLAREN SENNA
SUBTLE SIPS 4 RUMS TO TRY
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hitting favorite local haunts? here’s how to look your best
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CONTENTS Spring/ Summer 2019
FEATURES on the road | 22 Don’t let its formula racecar looks fool you—the McLaren Senna can take your breath away at the speedway and turn heads on the highway.
now it’s personal | 42 For a suit or shirt that’s more you, Woodbury Mens Shop’s madeto-measure program gives you exactly what you want.
sweet island retreat | 60 Visit the Sugar Beach resort on Saint Lucia, and you won’t want to leave. Maybe you won’t have to!
DEPARTMENTS Memo | 6
the sporting life | 46
We’re renewed for spring here at Woodbury Mens Shop.
You’ll discover that Irish golf can be beautiful even when you leave the sea behind.
The WMS Guide | 9
pursuits | 48
The 411 on Circolo 1901...our trip to the Stenströms headquarters...Bay Shore’s hottest eatery...and much more.
Here’s a vehicle to drive your sci-fi fantasies—just for the “L” of it.
the techie | 14 These high-tech toys might not be a true necessity, but need-schmeed—we want ’em!
Music | 15 These four artists bring something to the table for whatever kind of day you just had. THE LEADING MAN
Please your palate with the flavors of Sri Lanka. The best part? They’re coming to a city near you!
spirits | 52 The rugged liquor we associate with the tropics and piracy on the high seas can be surprisingly subtle and satisfying on the tongue.
grape | 58
jeff goldblum | 16
Is chardonnay an oak joke—or a wine that deserves a fresh look?
This quirky actor sets the bar high for distinctiveness, risk-taking—and talent.
style pros | 62
Essentials | 18 Woodbury Mens Shop has all the must-have pieces you need to stand out this season.
fitness | 44
Spotlight | 64
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The wilderness of Patagonia just may be the ultimate rugged escape place.
For millions these days, the abode doubles as an office. With virtual fitness it’s a fully staffed gym too.
Going to your favorite eatery is no excuse not to look your best—be it casual or dressed up.
To help you get to know our staff better, we asked them a few questions about style advice and their everyday lives.
A new ’do shows your personality and a beard gives you ’tude, but let’s face it— shaping your eyebrows can provide your mug the makeover it deserves.
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local flavor
Follow our simple guidelines to take the hassle out of planning what to wear when you head out of town.
ON THE COVER: Blue sportcoat by Ravazzolo, purple shirt by Taccaliti, pocket square by Fiorello, blue pants by PT01, belt by W. Kleinberg.
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MEMO
Renewed for Spring
WOODBURY MENS SHOP Luxury Menswear
8025 JERICHO TURNPIKE WOODBURY, NY 11797 TELEPHONE: 516.802.5280 www.woodburymensshop.com STORE HOURS MONDAY TO WEDNESDAY: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. THURSDAY & FRIDAY: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. SATURDAY: 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. SUNDAY: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Editor RITA GUARNA creative Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO senior Editor DARIA MEOLI senior Associate Editor DARIUS AMOS lifestyle Editor HALEY LONGMAN art director VICTORIA BEALL Contributing Editors MICHAEL ARDIZZONE, HARRY DOWDEN, TIMOTHY KELLEY, EVERETT POTTER, JOSH SENS Contributing Photographer DANIEL SPRINGSTON PUBLISHING STAFF group Publisher SHAE MARCUS
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director of sales MONICA DELLI SANTI Director of Production and Circulation CHRISTINE HAMEL Advertising Services director JACQUELYNN FISCHER production Art associate CHRIS FERRANTE graphic designer, ad services VIOLETA MULAJ Accounting AGNES ALVES, MEGAN FRANK Published by Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN President & CEO MARK DOWDEN Senior Vice Presidents SHAE MARCUS, CARL OLSEN Vice Presidents NIGEL EDELSHAIN, THOMAS FLANNERY, RITA GUARNA, CHRISTINE HAMEL W O O D B U RY M E N S S H O P Magazine is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656, in association with Woodbury Mens Shop. Copyright © 2019 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, W O O D B U RY M E N S S H O P Magazine, 1 Maynard Dr., Park Ridge, NJ 07656; telephone 201.782.5730; email rita.guarna @wainscotmedia.com. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.
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pring is always a time for revitalization. At Woodbury Mens Shop, we take this opportunity to renew ourselves personally and professionally. We’re proud of our unwavering focus on our customers, our passionate dedication to discovering exciting fashion for our clientele’s lifestyles, our commitment and loyalty to our staff and our continuous support of our community. Shopping among friends and being styled by experts can’t be replicated by clicking a mouse or swiping a screen. Whether you’re looking for a casual outfit or a custom suit, we’ll give you a wonderful experience. That’s what a specialty store is all about. If you’re a longtime customer or someone who’s never been to our store, we look forward to showing you the finest luxury menswear from around the world. We’re excited to see all of you soon!
Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, W O O D B U RY M E N S S H O P Magazine, 8025 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797; telephone 516.802.5280. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia.com. Woodbury Mens Shop magazine, Copyright 2019. Woodbury Mens Shop magazine is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or associated with Woodbury magazine.
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PT01 might translate as Pantaloni Torino (Turin pants), but the real translation is a company that has tried to revolutionize the way formal pants are regarded: They actually want you to love their collections. While PT celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, the PT01 line was born in 2006. The Italian company is wholly owned by the Fassino family, which treats its product line with passion and pride. So don’t ever think that “pants are pants.” PT01 trousers and their sibling PT05 jeans are special and innovative—and that’s why they’re popular all over the world…and available here at Woodbury Mens Shop. They are, and look like they are, made with care and craftsmanship in Italy. They might even make you emotional.
They’re not a household name, but a long list of international dignitaries, including both Bush presidents, have worn Ravazzolo suits. Ravazzolo is a family-operated company based out of Vicenza, a city in northern Italy where all their production takes place. While the brand has been around since the ’50s, the family business started generations earlier, setting a solid groundwork with refined tailoring and uncompromising style. Today, Ravazzolo has a reputation for durability and beauty, a brand where quality control and meticulous production standards are paramount. You won’t find Ravazzolo suits everywhere—they’re not mass-produced—but you will find them at Woodbury Mens Shop.
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row. Exit rows usually offer a little more space, in part because the seats in the row in front of you can’t recline. • For a quiet ride, pick a seat as far forward as you can get. This puts distance between you and the noisy engines. Aisle seats are also quieter than window seats. • To get some sleep, go for a window seat toward the middle of the plane. You want to be as far from the bathrooms and galley areas as possible. And check online the day of your flight to see if there are any empty rows you could switch to. • For a smooth flight, choose a seat over the wings. The front and tail end of the plane tend to be a lot bouncier.
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Which seat to snag on a plane? It depends on your goals: • If safety is your top priority, studies show you’re most likely to survive a crash if you sit in the seats just behind (not over) the wings. And chose an aisle seat so you can be the first to deplane in an emergency. • If storage is your goal, pick a seat at the rear. Most airlines board from the rear, so if you’re there you’ll have a better chance of getting overhead bin space. • Traveling with kids? Request the bulkhead, and you’ll get floor space for them to move around in—and maybe an airline-supplied bassinet. Plus, having no one in front of you means fewer folks your young ones can annoy. • Want more leg room? Go for an aisle seat in the exit
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THE WOODBURY GUIDE THE A–Z LIST Woodbury Mens Shop is proud to feature more than 60 designer brands! See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by the store for a shopping experience you’ll love.
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ANDERSON BELVEST BORRELLI BRACKISH BRAX BRESCIANI CARROT & GIBBS CIRCOLO 1901 CITIZENS OF HUMANITY COPPLEY DONALD J PLINER EMANUEL BERG ETTINGER FABER-CASTELL FIORELLO GALLO DIBIANCO GIMO’S GIONFRIDDO GMF GOODLIFE GOOD MAN BRAND GRAN SASSO HAUPT INGRAM INIS MEÁIN ITALO FERRETTI JAN LESLIE LUCIANO BARBERA M. SINGER MAC JEANS MARCOLIANI MARTIN DINGMAN MASON’S MASSIMO ALBA MICHAEL’S MIRTO NARDELLI PAL ZILERI PAOLO ALBIZZATI PAUL & SHARK PAUL TAYLOR PESCAROLO POGGIANTI PRESIDENT’S PT01 RAVAZZOLO S.M.N.
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SPIVEY STEFANO PIAZZA STENSTRÖMS SUNSPEL TACCALITI TELERIA ZED TINTORIA MATTEI TOSCANO FIRENZE TRUSSINI UMBERTO VALLATI VALENTINI VERNIZZI VILEBREQUIN W. KLEINBERG WATERVILLE WHITE SAND XACUS
ONE OF LONG ISLAND’S BEST It’s a tough task to name the best thing about Verde Kitchen & Cocktails in Bay Shore. For starters, this hotspot features a Mexican cuisine menu that is influenced by the owners’ many trips to Mexico. The food (think ceviche, local ingredients and fresh seafood) is so good that Newsday recently named Verde one of Long Island’s 100 best eateries. If you like spirits, maybe the best part of the restaurant is the tequila and mezcal menu—it’s the largest (more than 40 types of tequila) and arguably best on Long Island. Or maybe you love that the formal dining room doubles as an active greenhouse. Take your pick. And take yourself there to figure out what you think is best about Verde. Or don’t decide and check “all of the above.” Verde Kitchen & Cocktails, 70 East Main St., Bay Shore, 631.665.6300; verdekitchen.com
POUR IT ON!
Forget the memories of college spring break and enter the world of sophisticated and refined tequilas. In The Tequila Dictionary (Octopus, $20), author Eric Zandona takes readers on an A-to-Z tour, highlighting reasons why this spirit is moving up the list of preferred drinks among A-listers. George Clooney is known to enjoy a pour—he even launched his own brand of tequila. So have Adam Levine, Justin Timberlake and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. That’s not a bad list for a liquor often blamed for morning hangovers. Zandona, director of Spirits Information at the American Distilling Institute, details the history and rich culture surrounding this unique spirit as well as the distilling techniques used to perfect it. We’ll drink to that!
CLOTHES WITH EASE
We usually think about machines and technology as being “user friendly.” This clothing line also fits the bill. Circolo 1901 was founded in—guess when? 1901—but it’s most definitely a modern lifestyle brand and prides itself on being simply easy to wear. At the same time, it draws from its Italian heritage. Take their soft sportcoats, for example, which can dress up a pair of jeans in a casual and relaxed way. Circolo 1901’s growing number of American fans seem to have an open-minded concept of elegance that ties in with the brand’s personality: a laid-back charm and stylish ease. That even sounds wearer-friendly. Make friends with Circolo 1901 here at Woodbury Mens Shop.
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THE WOODBURY GUIDE STYLE BY DESIGN EVENTS
Special events at Woodbury Mens Shop give you the chance to meet representatives from some of your favorite designer brands and have clothing, shoes and other items custom-made for you. Mark your calendar for these events: SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Belvest Made to Measure with Angelo Tsaganeas, MAC Jeans with Galina Mironoff SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Trussini Made to Measure Style Event with Derek Schacker SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Coppley Made to Measure with Bill Deschler, Stenströms with Anders Hjarne SATURDAY, MARCH 30 “Magazine Launch Party” Ravazzolo Made to Measure with Martin Bradshaw, Borrelli Made to Measure with Luca Spano SATURDAY, APRIL 6 Luciano Barbera Collection with Lael Wheeler, Emanuel Berg Made to Measure, W. Kleinberg Belts with Maribeth Walsh
ASK MR. ETIQUETTE
Jim Foley explains how to sail through life without giving offense. My office has a business casual dress code. What exactly does that mean? —Unsure in Upper Brookville Business casual is a movement to make the work environment more comfortable and less stuffy. My good friend Craig says, “Dress better than you have to.” Instead of khakis and polo shirts, try a wellfitted sportcoat (especially if you might see clients), an open collar sport shirt and the right tailored trousers. Skip the running shoes and wear a fashion sneaker, loafer or polished shoe with a matching belt. On Friday, swap the trousers for a hip pair of jeans; you’ll be ready to hit your favorite happy hour spot after work.
SHIRTS DONE RIGHT
Woodbury Mens Shop’s Rich O’Boyle joined other retailers from around the globe at Stenströms headquarters in Helsingborg, Sweden, for their three-day intensive “Shirt Academy.” There, the group learned about the company’s investment in technology for inventory management, made-to-measure orders and precision manufacturing. Rich also met with the head designers and offered feedback in the areas of sizing and fabrics. Beyond Sweden, Rich visited one of Stenströms’ flagship stores and other retailers in Copenhagen, Denmark. “There’s something about the Scandinavian aesthetic—a crisp, clean, high-quality presentation—that’s apparent in even the smallest design details,” Rich says. And no, the trip wasn’t all work! Stenströms made sure everyone mingled and got to know each other over excellent Scandinavian meals and beer.
THAT’S ITALIAN!
Anybody can hang an Italian flag outside their restaurant and claim it’s authentic, but then you discover the owner and chefs are another heritage entirely. Then there’s Franina Fine Italian Cuisine in Syosset—they’re the real deal. Owner Franco Zitoli learned the business and his craft from his parents and grandfather, who owned a trattoria in Italy. Franina starts with old-world Northern Italian recipes, updated a bit by Franco’s son Victor, a Culinary Institute of America grad who represents the fourth generation in this family business. The commitment to quality is paramount, so of course pastas, sauces, breads and desserts are all homemade, and house specialties include seasonal fish caught by local fishermen. They use organic fruits and vegetables from Long Island farms, free-range chicken and high-quality organic meats. There’s an extensive international wine list with a 14,000-bottle inventory, and they recently renovated the restaurant to create a better experience for their customers. The menu pays tribute to the famous cuisines of Italy. Along with Franco’s pedigree, you can’t get more Italian than that. Franina, 58 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset, 516.496.9770; franina.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 “Graduation Party” WMS Signature Collection Made to Measure with Enzo Licata, Haupt Sport Shirts with Kate West SATURDAY, APRIL 20 PT01 trousers and PT05 pants with Loretta Schneider SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Brax pants with Dino DiGirolamo, M. Singer with Matt Singer SATURDAY, MAY 4 “Tuxedo and Formal Style Event” SATURDAY, MAY 11 MAC Jeans with Galina Mironoff, Good Man Brand with Jonathan Bernal SATURDAY, MAY 18 Coppley Made to Measure with Bill Deschler
COME CELEBRATE WITH US
Everyone loves a party! You’re invited to the Woodbury Mens Shop on Saturday, March 30, when we’ll celebrate this season’s new magazine (which you’re currently holding). The festivities will include craft rum cocktails mixed by Andrew Tartaglia of Coastal Kitchen (sister restaurant to Verde Kitchen & Cocktails in Bay Shore) as well as a display of luxury automobiles courtesy of Alexandria Schnepf at Long Island Sports Cars of Roslyn. We’ve also invited madeto-measure pros from two of our favorite designers to introduce you to their brands. Martin Bradshaw will show you everything Ravazzolo offers, and Luca Spano will answer all your questions about Borrelli.
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PET PLAY PAL Don’t let Fido run amok while you’re at the office. The VARRAM Pet Fitness Robot keeps your canine company, with activities and treats that you remotely control and monitor. This bot can reduce the stress of separation anxiety and encourage exercise to prevent lethargy. It can withstand up to 630 pounds and is liquid-resistant. (Yes, even that!) Price unavailable at press time.
These high-tech toys might not be a true necessity, but need-schmeed—we want ’em!
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THIS IS HOW WE VIEW IT How do you make your favorite shows even better? Watch them on The Window, Samsung’s luxury 75-inch television. Just 1.2 inches thick, the TV provides 4K resolution as well as peak brightness, with no backlighting required. You’re going to need a LOT more snacks! Release date to come. Price unavailable at press time.
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DIRTY TALK Hands-free is the way to be when handling garbage. Simplehuman’s voice-activated trash can makes cleanup a breeze—just plug the 15-gallon stainless steel can into an outlet or use six AA batteries and tell it to pop its lid. Not in the talking mood? The device can be programmed to operate at the wave of a hand. Starting at $200.
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SHUT OUT THE WORLD Need to focus? We mean really focus, like a race horse? Panasonic has created Wear Space, wearable concentration blinkers that limit your peripheral vision and distractions while you pay attention to the task at hand. The Bluetooth-enabled device wraps around the back of your head and secures with a pair of noise-canceling headphones. Price unavailable at press time.
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BREATHE EASY Clean the air in your home quietly and efficiently. The Molekule air purifier uses PECO technology and a two-filter system to eliminate pollutants at a microscopic scale, cleaning the air better than traditional HEPA filters. Its sleek, slim design allows for portability while fitting in with any décor. $799.
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LEAVIN’ ON A JET PLANE Louis Vuitton won’t unload the plane but it does have a cheat code for travelers playing the waiting game at baggage claim. The LV Echo luggage tracker can let you know where in the world your bags are and whether they’ve been opened. It works without additional hardware or software such as GPS or Wi-Fi—just download the smartphone app and you’ll know if your luggage has arrived. $370.
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SMALL BUT MIGHTY Riding a bike is simple, but storing one? Now that’s easy too! The Hummingbird 23-pound bicycle can fold in three simple stages thanks to its lightweight handcrafted carbon-fiber frame. A Prodrive electric motor for pedal-assist power provides a little extra oomph when you want to go up to 15 mph. From $5,780.
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MUSIC
NOCTURNAL CALM
Whether you need to dance, shout along, laugh or just chill, music is the way to unwind for your evening. These four artists bring something to the table for whatever kind of day you just had. By Harry Dowden
HOP ALONG The Philly-based indie band has been long-beloved for rocking, but with their latest work, Hop Along leveled up even further. Frances Quinlan’s vocal lines are more acrobatic; her brother Mark’s drum lines more intricate. Tyler Long’s propulsive basslines and Joe Reinhart’s melodic guitar riffs flesh out the arrangements. What keeps you coming back, though, is the gritty delivery of Quinlan’s vignettes. Technical growth without sacrificing their emotional core. The album: Bark Your Head Off, Dog Go-to songs: opening 1-2 punch “How Simple” and “Somewhere A Judge” Deeper dives: “Get Disowned,” the closing and title track off their sophomore album
BETTER OBLIVION COMMUNITY CENTER A combined-forces effort from two of the biggest names in bitterly heartfelt Americana, Phoebe Bridgers’ and Conor Oberst’s collaboration offers a bit of cathartic salve in these trying times. Bridgers is coming off a crushing debut album and a team-up with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. Oberst has a long history of biting but always earnest lyricism. Subtitled Ten Captivating Stories, the duo’s humorous cynicism keeps your attention—“I’m gettin’ used to these dizzy spells; I’m takin’ a shower at the Bates Motel.” Heavy drinking, politically exhausted, equally liable to make you smirk or sob, BOCC is a rollicking time. The album: Better Oblivion Community Center Go-to song: “Dylan Thomas” Deeper dives: “Would You Rather,” the Oberstfeaturing track off Bridgers’ Stranger in the Alps
THE INTERNET Funk for a new era, The Internet have paved a way as purveyors of vibrant grooves in a digital age. I’ll lay it out no-nonsense: Syd, Steve Lacy, Matt Martians, Christopher Smith, Patrick Paige; vocals, guitar, keys, drums, bass. Together, they blend analog and digital to create chilledout tunes. After claiming that her groove is so on-point she might snatch up the listener’s wife, Syd offers up a half-hearted apology: “I’m sorry that I’m so blasé.” The Internet sound anything but remorseful for their laid-back approach. The album: Hive Mind Go-to song: “La Di Da” Deeper dives: Syd’s solo album Fin, Steve Lacy’s “Dark Red”
UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA Toe-tappingly bizarre guitars, filtered falsetto, stank-face syncopation: all a part of the UMO M.O. The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Ruban Nielson, the project has staked a claim on danceable jams with dense, textural production. Some tracks bring certain descriptors to mind: rubbery and taut vs. fuzzed-out and loose. Inspired just as much by ’60s psych as ’70s funk and ’90s R&B, Nielson’s genre-bending has led to some majorly fun music. The last year saw an album release as well as an LP’s worth of instrumental material—an extra dispatch from UMO’s strange plain. The album: Sex & Food Go-to song: “Hunnybee” + accompanying video Deeper dives: Side A of 2015’s Multi-Love; breakthrough track “Ffunny Ffrends”
One of our favorite ways to find a new favorite artist? Ask your current favorite artist. Featured tracks are a great way to find musical rabbitholes. These tracks all feature collaborators; they also happen to showcase forward-thinking, moody production and prominent vocals that are great for a night drive.
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“Barefoot in the Park” by James Blake featuring Rosalía “Eternally 12” by Melanie Faye featuring Mac DeMarco “Blissing Me” by Björk featuring Arca “TOOGOODTOBETRUE” by Gallant featuring Sufjan Stevens & Rebecca Sugar
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THE LEADING MAN
The Goldblum Standard This quirky actor sets the bar high for distinctiveness, risk-taking—and talent. By Daria Meoli
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Would you believe he’s a jazz musician too? Nearly every Wednesday night for more than six years (except when on an on-location shoot, of course), Goldblum has played piano and bantered with sold-out crowds at Rockwell Table and Stage in Los Angeles. And last November, he and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra released The Capitol Studio Sessions, an album that went to No. 1 on the Billboard jazz album chart. The actor and his third wife, dancer and contortionist Emilie Livingston, have two nautically named sons: Charlie Ocean turns 4 this summer, while River Joe had his second birthday this spring. Whether he is performing for an intimate crowd of jazz fans or working the late-night talk-show circuit to promote his newest blockbuster, Goldblum sets a striking standard. His attire has ranged from a flashy tuxedo to a monochromatic black motorcycle jacket and turtleneck combo, a zoo-animal-and-unicornprint Prada shirt to Saint Laurent chinos. He makes a habit of pulling off looks that would intimidate other men. But one accessory is de rigueur: his eyeglasses. Goldblum has explained that he plays around with lens tints and frame styles, but prefers to keep his collection of eyewear streamlined. For his recent tour to support The Capitol Studio Sessions, he wore Jacques Marie Mage frames. Jeff Goldblum is one style icon you’ll want to keep watching—as he keeps on dressing the part.
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Actor Jeff Goldblum is known for his unique sense of style—and he can pull off looks that other guys won’t dare try. From a shirt with bold animal print and tinted eyeglasses to a monochromatic black-on-black look, this Hollywood A-lister sets a strikingly high fashion standard and is a usual suspect on many best dressed lists.
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ometimes with a performer, a sense of style comes first. When actor Jeff Goldblum was a kid in West Homestead, Pennsylvania, in the 1960s, he saw singer-dancer-actor Sammy Davis Jr. on TV and something clicked. The superstar was decked out in the fashions of London’s Carnaby Street—a style that hadn’t yet swept the Pittsburgh burbs—and the young Goldblum promptly asked his parents for (and got) a Nehru jacket with a turtleneck and a medallion necklace. Today at 66 years old, the 6-foot-4 Goldblum is someone other people watch. He’s a Hollywood A-lister who was ranked on GQ’s Best Dressed List for 2018. And making a strong visual impression has been his habit since he moved to New York at 17 to become an actor, buying a long Russian overcoat and an aviator hat at an Army surplus store to keep warm—and look cool—through Manhattan’s long winters. Traditional matinee-idol looks? That’d have to be a no. And Goldblum’s speech is characterized not so much by standard-issue mellifluence as by an idiosyncratic, abrupt cadence. Throughout his 30-plus year career, he has enthusiastically pushed the boundaries of what defines a Hollywood star and sex symbol. In his way, he deploys distinctiveness, cerebral agility and whip-smart banter to project loads of appeal, and his bold fashion choices make him stand out from the crowd. Taking both thespian and fashion risks has paid off for Goldblum, but he’s paid dues too. He studied with the acclaimed Sanford Meis-
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AFTER PARTY
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Clockwise from top left, sportcoat by Pal Zileri, shirt by Taccaliti, pocket square by Italo Ferretti, pants by PT01, belt by W. Kleinberg, shoes by Di Bianco. Black tuxedo by Ravazzolo, shirt by Taccaliti, bow tie and pocket square by Italo Ferretti, stud set by Jan Leslie, shoes by Di Bianco. Vest by Waterville, sweater by Inis Meรกin, jeans by Brax, shoes by Di Bianco. Sportcoat by Ravazzolo, shirt by Stenstrรถms, pocket square by Silvio Fiorello, pants by Luciano Barbera, belt by W. Kleinberg, shoes by Di Bianco.
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ESSENTIALS
Soft sportcoat by Circolo 1901 Ties by Paolo Albizzati
WEAR IT WELL
Woodbury Mens Shop has all the must-have pieces you need to stand out this season.
Woven belts by Paolo Vitale
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Sneaker and dress shoe by Gallo by Di Bianco
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ESSENTIALS Suede hoodie by Gimo’s
Quarter-zip sweaters by Gran Sasso
Day bows by Carrot & Gibbs
Cufflinks by Jan Leslie
Hoodie by Paul & Shark
Polo shirts by Gran Sasso
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STREET PERFORMER
Don’t let its formula racecar looks fool you—the McLaren Senna can take your breath away at the speedway and turn heads on the highway. By Darius Amos
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Leave it to the engineers at McLaren to develop the crème de la crème of point-A-to-point-B cars. The 100 percent street legal Senna, boasting 2.8-second 0–60 acceleration, is the exotic sports car manufacturer’s most powerful road car to date. While we don’t encourage you to break speed limits, this vehicle (aptly named after the late Brazilian Formula 1 champ Ayrton Senna) can drastically improve your estimated time of arrival, whether you’re headed to the office, country club or just enjoying a night out. So how does the Senna do it? It’s equipped with a 4.0 liter, twin-turbo V-8, which generates a heart-pounding 789 horsepower. The engine gets an assist from aerodynamics, created by the body’s innovative curves and air channels, rear-mounted wing and low nose winglets. Of course, there’s plenty inside the Senna to complement the unique design. A race-inspired infotainment system features software that records lap data, should you find yourself motoring around a track. (And what Senna owner wouldn’t want to rally at the oval?)
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Thanks to carbonfiber body panels, the Senna weighs just 2,850 pounds—McLaren’s lightest production car since the legendary F1 of the 1990s. An optional push-todrink system keeps drivers hydrated while they’re out on a long haul. The infotainment system includes a premium sound system, navigation and three cameras. For race enthusiasts, built-in computers can record track data. For a made-to-measure fit, McLaren outfits each Senna with padded carbon-fiber bucket seats that are customized for each owner. The ceiling-mounted push-button ignition creates a jet-fighter feeling. A rear shelf behind the cockpit is the Senna’s only storage compartment. It was designed to fit two helmets and two racing suits. Owners can customize the color of the front wing tips and vents. These vents, along with the 11-pound rear wing, boost the McLaren’s downforce and aerodynamics.
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pathway to patagonia
This wilderness at South America’s bottom just may be the ultimate rugged escape place. By Everett Potter “Patagonia” must be one of the most exotic words in any language, conjuring up a faraway place that sounds as if it may—or may not—be imaginary. It’s a name so imbued with the mystique of exotic travel that one of the world’s most upscale brands of adventure clothing appropriated it. Rest assured, Patagonia is real. But it’s also truly remote, exotic and very wild. Just find a map
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The llama-like guanaco thrive in the plains and mountainous regions of Patagonia.
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This page: Accommodations at the Awasi Patagonia include lodge-like luxury and magnificent views overlooking Torres del Paine National Park. Opposite page: Wooden pathways guide hikers through the rugged landscape of Torres del Paine.
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imagine, but you’ll also see flightless rheas and llama-like guanacos, not to mention armadillos, gray foxes, pumas and dozens of species of birds unique to the region, such as the pink-and-orange Chilean flamingo. On the Península Valdés, you can spot those southern right whales, along with orcas, penguins and elephant seals. The best months to head south are from November to March, the southern hemisphere summer. And while just traveling to Patagonia requires some serious planning, getting around is even more challenging. It’s clearly impossible to see all of the region in one, two or even three trips. You need a plan, as did I, and because I elected to focus on Torres del Paine, I had to fly into Santiago, Chile’s capital, followed by a lengthy internal flight to Punta Arenas and some rough riding in 4x4 vehicles. You may have seen photos of Torres del Paine National Park, with the centerpiece three granite peaks that give the park its name. The mountains have an other-worldly look, as if taken from a Tolkien novel. But it’s more than just jagged peaks. There’s an opalescent quality to the park’s icefields and deep green lagoons and the sparkling waters of Lake Pehoé. It’s a primeval landscape worthy of the best science fiction film. It’s also the region where you’ll find a new breed of small luxury lodges, built by cutting-edge architects to take in the views yet blend into the landscape. They’re designed for discerning travelers who want to hike or ride or fly fish during the day and enjoy Chilean wines, impeccable cuisine and luxury digs when they return. I toured a number of them when I was there. The newest is Awasi Patagonia, which has dramatic views of the park and just 12 villas. Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, with interiors by
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of South America, gaze at the southern tip and there it is, a huge triangular swath of land where the continent tapers off just 500 miles shy of Antarctica. Patagonia was “discovered” in 1519 by Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan, whose sailors dubbed it “Patagoni,” after the native inhabitants in a then-popular but now long-forgotten 16th-century romance. The region includes parts of Chile and Argentina, with the latter country overseeing three-quarters of its vast 400,000 square miles. (That’s a Texas plus a New Mexico, with a Vermont thrown in.) Patagonia had been on my mind since Charles Joseph Finger’s The Yankee Captain in Patagonia was read to me as a child, and the aura of the place returned in adulthood when I came across In Patagonia, the classic travel account by the late British writer Bruce Chatwin. Both books are still on my shelves. What’s the appeal? Staggering wilderness and very few inhabitants. There are expansive icefields and dramatic snowcapped, sawtooth mountains, notably those found in Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park. There are the southern right whales off Península Valdés, the Perito Moreno Glacier to explore and the seventh-largest desert in the world. The landscape, especially the eastern part, has thousands of square miles of steppes, while western Patagonia has temperate rainforests. It’s also one of the windiest places in the world. This is a landscape of fjords, archipelagos and glacier fields that excited not just Chatwin but the young Charles Darwin as well. So it’s little surprise that adventure tourism has become huge down here, with hiking, fishing, kayaking, 4x4 exploration and horseback riding making use of the vast landscape. You will see more sheep in Patagonia than you can
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Paula Gutiérrez and Alejandra Bunster, the villas are made of lenga, a kind of beechwood. Guests get their own guide and a 4x4 vehicle for exploration. I also visited Explora Hotel Salto Chico, the oldest luxe lodge, which opened in 1993 and was remodeled in 2011. Explora is the only luxury lodging inside the park and is known for its comfort and its great guides. You get a wonderful sense of the park from everywhere in the building, with terrific views of the Paine Massif. I stayed at Tierra Patagonia, a new-ish hotel on the shores of Sarmiento Lake. Designed by Chilean architect Cazú Zegers, it has a dramatic glass and lengawood exterior, so that it seems to merge with the grassy landscape. Indeed, it looks as if aliens might have built this low-rise structure, which honors the surrounding radical landscape by doing little to disturb it. Once again, it’s all about the views, and the dining room has picture postcard vistas of the Paine Massif. It’s where I savored Chile’s remarkable beef, the seafood bounty from a coastline not that distant (king crab, abalone) and a compelling range of Chilean wines. I especially liked the outdoor hot tub after dinner, the best place to look for the Southern Cross and drink in the Milky Way thousands of miles from any city and its accompanying light pollution. I went hiking under a sky dotted with condors soaring above me. There were icebergs in the waters, carved from glaciers left over from the last Ice Age. I went to the foot of the Torres del Paine, which is something of a holy grail for climbers. One day I saddled up and went biking on the Cañadón Macho, a trail that’s mostly downhill until it’s not. That was a great opportunity to see some guanacos and get a workout at high altitude. But the highlight was kayaking on Lake Grey, listening to the creaking sounds from a glacier, with small icebergs jutting out of the lake. Honestly, though, there is so much more to go back and see. In early 2018 Chile established five new parks, courtesy of an endowment from the late Doug Tompkins, a philanthropist and founder of The North Face, the clothing and outdoor equipment company, and his partner Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, the former CEO of the apparel brand Patagonia. It remains the largest donation of private land to a government in South America. Now a total of 17 national parks have been linked by Chile into the Route of Parks, an almost unimaginable hiking trail though glacier country, mountains, volcanoes, steppes and forests. It’s a 10 million-acre Patagonia National Park system, which is more than three times the size of Yosemite and Yellowstone parks combined. That’s a lot of wilderness to see, mindboggling, in fact. But then, so is Patagonia itself, the end of the world, where touches of luxury can take the rough edges off and there is always much more to explore. Neophytes may suspect that the name Patagonia stands for someplace magical. We who have been there know that for sure.
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This page: The Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse sits along the border of Argentina and Chile at the southern tip of South America. Opposite page, top: Adventure seekers can explore the marble caves of Chile. Opposite page, bottom: Magellanic penguins are named after the Portuguese explorer who “discovered� Patagonia.
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local flavor
Going to your favorite eatery is no excuse not to look your best— be it casual or dressed up. Photography by Daniel Springston
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Photographed on location at Franina Ristorante, Syosset, NY
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Blue sportcoat by Ravazzolo, purple shirt by Taccaliti, tie by Italo Ferretti pocket square by Fiorello, blue pants by PT01, belt by W. Kleinberg.
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Polo shirt by Gran Sasso, print shorts by Mason’s.
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T-shirt by Gionfriddo, patterned swimsuit by Vilebrequin.
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Beige sportcoat by Belvest, striped shirt by Taccaliti, pocket square by Paolo Albizzati, pants by Teleria Zed, sneakers by Di Bianco.
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Quilted jacket by Waterville, cashmere cotton sweater by Gran Sasso, T-shirt by Gionfriddo, jeans by MAC Jeans.
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Leather jacket by Gimo’s, orange shirt by Stenströms, jeans by MAC Jeans, braided belt by W. Kleinberg, sneakers by Di Bianco.
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Burgundy sportcoat by Luciano Barbera, pink shirt by Taccaliti, pocket square by Stenstrรถms, gray pants by PT01, belt by W. Kleinberg, shoes by Di Bianco.
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Gray and purple plaid suit by Trussini, shirt by Stenstrรถms, tie and pocket square by Fiorello.
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Blue windowpane suit by Ravazzolo, striped shirt by Ingram, polka dot tie by Italo Ferretti, pocket square by Fiorello, belt by W. Kleinberg, shoes by Di Bianco.
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Black tuxedo by Ravazzolo, shirt by Taccaliti, red bow tie and pocket square by Italo Ferretti, stud set by Jan Leslie, shoes by Di Bianco.
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now it’s personal
For a suit or shirt that’s more you, Woodbury Mens Shop’s made-to-measure program gives you exactly what you want.
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We know even the slightest of details is important to you. That is, after all, one of the reasons why you’re a Woodbury Mens Shop customer, right? Our team of made-to-measure experts has 35 years of experience and customizes the finest garments precisely to your specifications and personal taste, from size and fit right down to jacket lapel style and thread color—all the sartorial details that matter. Sure, our selection of off-the-rack suits, sportcoats and shirts comes from the impeccable collections of the world’s best designers, but let’s be honest: Not every 42R jacket or 15½-inch collar is alike. In the world of made-to-measure, we guarantee that you’ll get exactly what you want. At Woodbury Mens Shop, our program allows you to tailor your clothing to your individual fit, style and comfort from fashion’s most renowned brands, including Belvest, Ravazzolo, Trussini and our own Woodbury Mens Shop Signature Collection. Your personalized suits and sportcoats are made from a unique selection of luxury fabrics and materials, including today’s trending lightweight and traveler options for the gentlemen who are always on the go. There are dozens of other options that you can customize—from lapels to linings to pockets and more—so scan your closet and determine what you need and what you want. You’ll get the same attention and selection when choosing a made-to-measure dress shirt. Our style pros and tailors take nearly two dozen of your measurements and personalized options (mother-of-pearl buttons and monogrammed cuffs, anyone?) to create a piece that looks and feels just right. We offer hundreds of choices, so your shirt will truly be one-of-a-kind and perfect for you. Give Woodbury Mens Shop made-to-measure a try, and you’ll never look back.
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Working (out) from home
For millions these days, the abode doubles as an office. With virtual fitness it’s a fully staffed gym too. By Haley Longman
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uided at-home fitness programs are hardly new. Perhaps you remember a parent, years ago, sweating in the living room to a Jane Fonda or Richard Simmons tape. (Or maybe it was you.) Well, today group workouts can be done at home if you can’t make it to the gym or just don’t feel like leaving the house. Isn’t technology the best? Virtual fitness, the trend has been dubbed, although the aches and grunts are still real. It’s a fusion of exercise with technology in which gyms or workout studios stream fitness classes online or with an app, live or prerecorded, for participants to join at home in real time or as their schedule permits. The benefits are clear. Virtual fitness is ideal for those with busy schedules and sufferers from social anxiety who may be embarrassed not to know their Boot Camp from their Burn. The phenomenon is also gaining traction with clients who have memberships at brick-andmortar gyms. “It provides a seamless experience,” Fitness Industry Technology Council president Bryan O’Rourke told the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. “Members can do exactly the same classes they enjoy at the club. They have access to classes they wouldn’t be able to find [on the internet].” As “old-school” health clubs around the country like Gold’s Gym and Crunch create their own digital training apps for clientele who want the best of both worlds, others are taking it up a notch, launching virtual-only classes for customers who’d prefer to work out anywhere but a sweaty studio. But they’re not all just high-tech YouTube videos—the fitness world has seen a surge in live workout classes, all led by professional trainers. Obé (pronounced “obey”), launched in 2018 by two former Hollywood agents, offers 14 live workouts a day, taught by certified trainers out of a loft space in Brooklyn, punching and lunging in front of an illuminated neon backdrop. All you’ll need to participate is a laptop, WiFi and a yoga mat. A subscription to the app and website costs only $27 a month, which would barely cover the expense of a single one-hour class in a studio IRL. Then there’s Class Pass Live, which since its 2018 launch has allowed users to view live and on-demand HIIT (high-intensity interval training) classes.
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Here your metrics will display up on a leaderboard with other participants’, as its unique ClassPass heartrate monitor tracks your stats and calorie burn. Yes, we suppose virtual motivation is part of what you get for this $15/month subscription. New York City-based cycling studio Peloton was one of the first to venture into virtual fitness back in 2014; anyone who purchased a stationary Peloton bike could live-stream their spin classes at home. The company more recently introduced its Tread, a glorified treadmill, which boasts 10 daily live running and cross-training classes, as well as pre-recorded ones. Its price tag? A cool $4,000, with an optional $39/month for unlimited access to live classes. However, the new Peloton digital app is a bit more doable, offering 20 live classes per day remotely for $19.49 per month. “Our bike business is exploding in a good way,” says Peloton president William Lynch. The new Commercial S22i Studio Cycle is similar to the Peloton bike, yet this NordicTrack lets cyclists have live interactions with their trainers who can adjust their bikes’ incline, decline and resistance. There are also a variety of full-body workout classes available for when users need a respite from cycling, as well as a few other high-tech capabilities. All yours for about $2,000. If you don’t want to stare at your phone while getting your fitness on and would rather just look, well, at yourself, that’s where the first-of-its-kind Mirror comes in. Once you press the power button, it transforms into a responsive display with stereo speakers, a camera, a microphone and, of course, a mirror. Watch one of its 50 live classes—there’s cardio, strength, yoga and boxing to choose from, as well as beginner or expert level—and you’ll see the instructor, yourself and your classmates on the LED screen. The Mirror itself costs $1,495, with a monthly content subscription of $39. Of course, today’s hot fad is tomorrow’s curio, but there’s every chance that virtual fitness will make a permanent place for itself. Obé founders Mark Mullett and Ashley Mills have waxed poetic about “the ability to get in a great sweat sesh, be held accountable via a shoutout from the instructor during a live class, and connect with a like-minded community beyond your immediate zip code—all from the comfort of home.” Oh, what a time to be alive.
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THE SPORTING LIFE
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You’ll discover that Irish golf can be beautiful even when you leave the sea behind. By Josh Sens
Think of golf in Ireland, and brochureworthy images probably spring to mind. You picture wild and woolly layouts, their rumpled fairways, fringed with unruly native grasses, threaded through the folds of a coastal dunescape: scenes of rugged beauty, set hard along the sea. This is links golf of the throwback kind, firm and fast and windswept and thoroughly charming. Ireland is famous for it. But it’s not the only golf played on the Emerald Isle. The country is also home to inland courses, stitched through hills and forests and fields of heather. Their turf tends to be more lush than the ground along the coast, their fairways often tree-lined, their holes guarded not by ocean but by rivers, creeks and lakes. Though less well-known to travelers than Ireland’s fabled seaside links, many of these landlocked courses are terrific. None is better than a newly remade layout in County Limerick, two hours west of Dublin and a short skip south of Shannon. It’s called Adare Manor, and it stretches its green fingers astride a grand estate and resort of the same name. The manor itself dates to the early 1830s, when it was built as the home of the second Earl of Dunraven and his wife, Lady Caroline Wyndham. Nearly two centuries later, their sense of extravagance and whimsy endures. Guarded by gargoyles and decorated with ornate carvings, many of them
bestial figures carved from wood and stone, the manor brims with Gothic grandeur. Its exuberant design is accented by 365 leaded windows, 52 chimneys and four towers—architectural nods to the number of days, weeks and seasons in a year. A lovely place, in short. And then there is the golf. The original course here opened in 1995, an 18-holer crafted by the famed American golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. It was no slouch of a layout, esteemed enough to serve as the venue for the Irish Open in both 2007 and 2008. But that wasn’t quite enough for the resort’s current proprietor, JP McManus, a County Limerick-nativeturned-business-magnate and racehorse owner. McManus wanted more than a respected golf course. What he envisioned was a parkland paradise. He commissioned Tom Fazio to create it for him. “The result,” gushed Golf Monthly, a prominent glossy magazine published across the pond, “is arguably the most Augusta-like experience anywhere in Europe.” Augusta National, of course, is golf ’s ultimate Eden, a pristine private club in Georgia where there’s rarely a single blade of grass out of place. In its reincarnation, which came to life last year, Adare Manor is maintained in similar condition, fastidiously cared for by a squadron of groundskeepers. As part of
the multi-million-dollar renovation, sub-air drainage systems were installed beneath the greens, which are elaborate moisture-removing and temperature-regulating mechanisms that help preserve the putting surfaces in immaculate shape year-round. As for the fairways and tee boxes, they’re as close-cut as the greens at your average course. Fazio’s redesign did not alter the routing. The new course follows the same footprint, over a gently lilting swatch of sylvan terrain, along the banks of the River Maigue. But every hole has been reimagined, the greens pushed up and compellingly contoured, the bunkers enhanced with better sand and improved drainage. On the reborn course, there is double the mowed acreage that there was before. There is no long rough, so the holes, while challenging, remain playable and fun. To complement the upgraded golf experience, Adare Manor added a host of luxe amenities, including a new clubhouse called the Carriage House, replete with a restaurant serving seasonal specialties ranging from poached Atlantic lobster to succulent leg of lamb. There is a whisky bar, a heated cigar lounge and a terrace for sitting, chatting and sipping as you gaze across a verdant landscape of rare beauty. Relax. Enjoy. You can play golf on the coast another day.
Opposite page, clockwise from top: a bird’s-eye view of the gardens at Adare Manor in Ireland; Golf Monthly dubbed Adare’s newly redesigned course the “most Augusta-like experience in Europe,” a nod to Georgia’s famed Augusta National; chefs at Adare’s dining facilities use fresh ingredients from artisan suppliers to create a luxurious dining experience; just outside of the manor, the streets of County Limerick are lined with shops and art; with a spectacular view of the property’s gardens, the Drawing Room is an ideal meeting place for a cup of coffee or glass of champagne before dinner.
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PURSUITS
What a Concept! Here’s a vehicle to drive your sci-fi fantasies—just for the “L” of it. By Timothy Kelley
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t’s been called a masterpiece of art, but this is art that goes “Vroom!” And the inspiration for its design is said to come from U.S.S. Enterprise of Star Trek fame, but that interstellar voyager wasn’t piloted with handlebars. Fact is, Bandit9’s L-Concept is a motorcycle, and a sleekly minimalist one at that. It features steel unibody construction, two 21-inch spoked wheels, a front headlight unit with a cluster of LED lights, a teardrop-shaped seat of Italian calf leather, and levers and grips sculpted from solid aluminum. Motive power comes from a compact, air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder 125cc engine with a four-speed transmission suspended sexily in a pod under the frame. The L-Concept is 7-and-a-half feet long, weighs 297 pounds and reaches a top speed of 68 mph. If you get your hands on one (the official asking price is just under $11,000), feel lucky, but not too cocky. Your ’cycle isn’t unique—there are eight others on Earth. That’s right. Bandit9 is really in the archetype business, and these
painstakingly handcrafted Ls run (and they do run) more to set our hearts afire than to get us to the grocery store. The “9” in the company’s name stands for the number of vehicles of each model it actually produces, and this particular nine seems almost as full of exciting possibility as a mom-to-be’s calendar or a baseball team taking the field in springtime. Company founder and design chief Daryl Villanueva is a former L.A. advertising art director, and his studio is in a foreign burg you’ve probably heard of called Hanoi. “There was a lot of testing,” Villanueva has said of his firm’s design process for the L. “There was a lot of failing. We needed to figure out how to place the foot pegs, kickstand and carburetor elegantly.” If this “fully functional mechanical sculpture” isn’t the ultimate in clean-lined motorcycling, it will do handsomely until that perfection arrives. Ride long and prosper.
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Futuristic? Yes, but the Bandit9 L-Concept motorcycle’s elegant design evokes a future glimpsed decades ago in comic books, movies and TV shows. Its turbine-style powertrain cover is said to have been inspired by the reactor on Star Trek’s U.S.S. Enterprise. Custom foot controls connect smoothly to that engine case, and the square taillight comprises 45 tiny LEDs. If any motorbike could transport you to the final frontier, this would be it.
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Please your palate with the flavors of Sri Lanka. The best part? They’re coming to a city near you! By Darius Amos
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COCONUT SAMBOL If you’ve ever visited Sri Lanka, you probably noticed coconuts are literally everywhere. The country produces roughly 2.7 billion of them annually, and residents consume more than three-quarters of the fruit (technically, it’s also a nut and a seed). In fact, the locals consider the coconut plant “the tree of life” because of its many practical uses. Fresh grated coconut is the primary ingredient in pol sambola (aka coconut sambol), which also is comprised of red onion, ground red chilies, lime, spices and other optional ingredients like garlic and Maldive fish (cured tuna). The dish is most often served alongside curries, rice and hoppers (use the pancake to scoop up the mixture).
KOTTU ROTI In a visit to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital, the late Anthony Bourdain boasted about the city’s take on Chinese food but overlooked the country’s best street food, kottu roti. This is the people’s comfort dish, and it’s considered by many to be an immediate hangover solution. It starts with a shredded flatbread base, which then is topped with veggies like cabbage, carrots and peppers as well as meat (shrimp, chicken and beef are all delicious options), eggs and assorted aromatic spices and sauces. Chefs chop and combine the ingredients together, often in a methodical and theatrical manner on a hot griddle, to create a meal that can be enjoyed in a fine dining room or while browsing the wares at a Colombo street market.
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Opposite page, clockwise from top left: traditional crab curry is finished with ingredients like lemongrass and ground palm fruit stalk; though typically served as a breakfast dish, egg hoppers are usually offered as an all-day menu item; chefs often prepare kottu roti (a mix of meat, veggies and other spices) in a theatrical manner, making it one of Sri Lanka’s most popular street foods; coconut sambol accompanies rice and hoppers on the table.
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EGG HOPPER American pancake houses claiming to be “international” do an injustice to the name: You surely won’t find a hopper on those menus. One of Sri Lanka’s signature foods, a typical hopper is a bowl-shaped pancake made from fermented rice flour and coconut milk. With crispy edges and a doughy middle, it’s usually served as a treat for breakfast (though many eateries will offer it as an all-day plate) and accompanied by a fragrant curry and/or a spicy sambol. For those who want something a tad more decadent, an egg hopper includes a whole egg baked into the middle. Hoppers are meant to be eaten using the rip-and-dip method, but no one will judge if you’re the forkand-knife type.
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SPIRITS
rums for everyone
The rugged liquor we associate with the tropics and piracy on the high seas can be surprisingly subtle and satisfying on the tongue. By Harry Dowden
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Skip the soda and forget the fruit juice—this season, sip your rum straight. While there are plenty of delicious cocktails and punches to be made with the spirit, a great rum deserves to be tried sans accoutrements. We’ve selected three bottles from respected producers that are sure to add a bit of sweetness to your evening. No tricky recipes or hard-to-source ingredients required; all you’ll need is a glass and a bit of time to appreciate an oft-overlooked but always satisfying spirit.
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While rum-based cocktails like mojitos and daiquiris can be refreshing, some of the best rums in the world should be sipped and served neat.
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El Dorado Vintage Reserve 25 Year, $524 Distilled in Guyana, the El Dorado range was launched in 1992, but the history of Guyanese rum distillation on the banks of the Demerara River goes back to the 17th century. Demerara Distillers Limited is a culmination of that history, the result of many estates teaming up over the years to combine forces and produce exceptional rum. Its consolidation of knowledge and equipment—Demerara has stills in use from as far back as the mid-18th century—has resulted in painstakingly crafted product. A big part of that skill is patience; a few years may seem to go by quickly for the artisans at a centuries-old producer. El Dorado is, in fact, an originator of the age statement rum, beginning with its 15-year. The 25-Year-Old Vintage Reserve was introduced at the onset of the millennium, with other vintages appearing since, though not yearly. Each is unique in subtle ways, but all of the ex-bourbon barrel aged and fully matured spirits contribute to the greater story of El Dorado rum. Look for a decadent experience, with an incredibly smooth product. Layers of flavor, from caramel and candied fruits to fine cigars and cinnamon, unfold as sips are enjoyed. Komal Samaroo is chairman of Demerara Distillers Limited, which produces El Dorado rum.
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Appleton Estate Signature Blend 21 Year, $180
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An important producer with a long and rich heritage, Jamaica’s Appleton Estate consistently makes delicious, accessible and distinctive rums. Wine isn’t the only beverage that stakes a claim to terroir— Appleton is proud of its rums’ sense of place. The Nassau Valley soil imparts special qualities to the sugar cane grown on the estate, along with the limestone well from which the distillery pulls its water and its dependable native yeast culture. If Appleton is confident in its land, it’s for good reason, as rum has been produced on the estate since 1749. This blended rum actually is compiled from 15 components. Longstanding traditions and trusted palates mean that there is an enviable consistency from bottle to bottle, with a focus on supreme smoothness and warm tones. Signature Blend is a very fruit-forward rum, giving off notes of dried stone fruits, spicy pith and rind and even orange creamsicle, with an average of four years in oak contributing understated vanilla. Expect a big aroma from this bottle, like freshly zested orange filling up a room. Each sip will be bold and tropical, making for an exciting, never tiresome drinking experience. True Ahabs might seek out a rum white whale, Appleton’s 50-year-old (no typo!) Jamaican Independence Anniversary rum. Don’t expect to find this one easily, as bottle counts were low. But its mere existence speaks to Appleton’s dedication. There’s no need to rush the rum as it mellows in the barrel for years, even decades. Take a cue from the maker and savor your glass slowly, soaking in a bit of island energy.
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Plantation XO 20th Anniversary, $62
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A well-aged and well-traveled rum, this one begins its journey in Barbados—arguably rum’s birthplace and home to some of the most well-suited sugar cane in the world. Plantation takes a unique approach to its production, making rums from seven countries across the Caribbean and South America. Master blender Alexandre Gabriel’s background in cognac gave him a healthy appreciation for terroir, so locations are not chosen arbitrarily; each rum is tailored to a specific climate and method of production. The 20th anniversary bottling reflects the history of the brand, beginning in Barbados, then making the trip to France to rest further in Ferrand Cognac casks and earning a namesake XO. Ferrand is where Gabriel fell in love with cognac and began the journey that led to the Plantation series of rums. The spirit’s itinerary is seemingly simple: multiple years in each location. During the “tropical” and “continental” ageing processes, the components rest in a variety of barrels, including the cognac casks, bourbon barrels and fresh oak, all across a variety of toast levels. The wood varieties and dual-geography ageing result in a very complex experience, with woody vanilla flavors intermingling with deep baker’s chocolate and tropical fruit musk (think guava and passionfruit). The cognac makes a great contribution to the nearly everlasting finishes; flavors continue to dance around. A glass of the Plantation XO is something your evening leads up to, and every sip will be worth the buildup. Sipping from any of these bottles is sure to leave you satisfied, and hopefully, with a new appreciation for a classic and storied spirit. Whether you’re pairing with dessert or letting the nightcap stand alone, on a chilly spring evening or a sticky summer night, a fine sipping rum won’t let you down. Alexandre Gabriel is owner and master blender of Maison Ferrand, producer of Plantation rum.
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Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva 12 Year, $25
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Distilled in facilities founded 60 years ago in the Andes mountains, Venezuela’s Diplomático produces extremely fine rums meant for savoring. Proximity to local molasses and sugar cane “honey” production is an important factor in this rum’s exceptional quality. So are the distillery’s study of the area’s climate conditions and its focus on agriculture. Such dedication echoes the man who helped inspire the distillery, Don Juancho Nieto Meléndez, a 19th-century nobleman and bon vivant with a taste for exquisite spirits and an insatiable curiosity for the stories of their making. While he did his share of traveling in search of finely made liquors, the Planas Valley that houses Diplomático was also home to Don Juancho and his legendary stash. The Reserva Exclusiva is a well-rounded rum that would do Don Juancho proud, perfect for sipping and sharing. Up to 12 years spent in ex-bourbon oak imparts classic mellowing notes to the sweet base spirit. Sap-colored on the pour with a complementary canvas of tree syrups, it features citric and subtle anise tones that deliver complexities on the nose and palate. The finish will leave you pondering and eager to return for another sip. It pairs beautifully with blondies or lemon squares, but might be even better as a solo digestif. As a gateway to sipping rum or a treat for the seasoned aficionado, the Reserva is an excellent choice, a bold yet balanced rum that can proudly stand on its own.
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chardonnay’s new day
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Is this trite white an oak joke—or a wine that deserves a fresh look? By Josh Sens
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If you know your ABCs, you know those letters stand for Anything But Chardonnay, a stubborn consumer movement born in opposition to one of the world’s most widely produced wines. What its adherents profess disdain for isn’t (let’s be clear here) the chardonnay grape itself, but the way they feel the varietal has been mistreated. The offending wines they have in mind are weighty, toasty whites, overwhelmed by oily notes of sandalwood and vanilla, and shot through with so much oak that drinking them leaves you with the kind of lacquered tongue you might get from licking an armoire. Lovely, right? These are the chardonnays of grotesque stereotype, often associated with California, particularly the Napa Valley. Like many caricatures, this one contains some truth. But it is not, by any stretch, even close to fair. Though poorly represented in some quarters as a cocktail-hour staple for the clinky-drink crowd and a less-than-suave accompaniment to country-club cuisine, chardonnay has always been a versatile grape that finds wonderful expression around the globe, yielding striking, beautifully structured wines that combine sultry textures with bright, food-friendly acidic bite. This is famously true in Burgundy, the Old World vinicultural holy ground where chardonnay originated. But the same can also be said of such New World regions as the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where chardonnay now flourishes in fine form.
“There’s a reason winemakers refer to chardonnay as ‘a blank slate,’” says Ben Casteel, a second-generation winemaker at Bethel Heights Vineyards, a pioneering Willamette Valley chardonnay producer that released its first vintage in 1984. “It’s an extremely adaptable varietal that to a certain extent allows you to impose your will on it. It can produce big, delicious, unctuous wines, but also equally delicious wines that are bracing and steely and acidic and reflective of a very vivid sense of place.” Like many local chardonnay makers, Casteel prefers to steer away from broad-stroke comparisons with chardonnays from Burgundy or Napa. Such blunt descriptions, he says, not only give short shrift to those other regions, but also blur the stylistic range and subtlety that make Willamette Valley chardonnay distinct. Still, he recognizes that some reference points are useful. As a general rule, in the cooler climate of the Willamette Valley fruit is picked earlier than it is in Napa, so it never reaches the same degree of ripeness. That alone encourages a leaner wine that lends itself more readily to food pairings and leans more closely to white burgundy. At the same time, that younger fruit also absorbs less oak, and in the Willamette Valley they tend to use less oak than they do in Napa to begin with, so the wines don’t wind up tasting like liquid furniture. “Climate definitely plays a role, but so does culture,” says Shane Moore, head winemaker at Gran Moraine, a Willamette Valley stalwart that produces two
chardonnays per year. “We can get away with picking a little younger and using less oak because people expect it of us. People wouldn’t necessarily expect that in Napa, but they’d look to us for a wine that you might consider more austere.” It has taken time for those perceptions to take root. When Moore started making wine in 2004, he tasted through a flight of white burgundies with a mentor, who told him flat-out that chardonnay on par with the French original would never be produced in the United States. Moore believed him. Not anymore. “Nowadays there’s a lot of New World chardonnay that touches on that white burgundy level of quality,” Moore says. “We’re not the only ones.” But the region’s reputation is spreading fast. Among those helping to propel it is Josh Bergström, head winemaker at Bergström Wines, another heralded Willamette Valley chardonnay producer. Born and raised in Oregon, Bergström studied and honed his craft in Burgundy before returning to his home state to turn out chardonnay the Willamette Valley way. At once flinty and food-friendly, the wines he makes pair wonderfully with seafood the day you buy them. But Bergström also suggests them as an investment, best left to age in the bottle for 10 or even 15 years. To drink them at their peak while, say, slurping back fresh oysters, is to reinterpret your alphabet, for this admittedly oftabused wine turns out to have appealingly bracing capabilities.
TASTING NOTES Bergström 2016 Sigrid Chardonnay, $100 Yellow-gold in color, this complex wine plays out on the palate in notes of citrus and honeysuckle and makes a lovely marriage with crabs, lobster and other shellfish. Bethel Heights 2016 Casteel Chardonnay, $75 Hints of lemon mingle with a bracing salinity in this well-structured wine, which only gets better in the bottle of time. Besides seafood, it pairs deliciously with grilled pork. Gran Moraine, 2016 Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay, $45 Sleek but structured, with a light, bright mouthfeel and summery hints of stone fruit.
Opposite page, clockwise from top left: the Bergström winery farms five estate vineyards totaling roughly 85 acres in northern Willamette Valley; Bergström’s Old Stones chardonnay boasts citrus driven aromas and flavors; the Gran Moraine Vineyard, covering 210 acres, produces two chardonnays a year; its YamhillCarlton variety offers an aroma of mango, brioche and fennel seed; tours and tastings at the Gran Moraine facility are open to the public; Bethel Heights Vineyards, one of the valley’s pioneers, released its first chardonnay in 1984.
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sweet island retreat
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Visit the Sugar Beach resort on Saint Lucia, and you won’t want to leave. Maybe you won’t have to! By Rita Guarna
Think twin mountain peaks can be intimidating? Meet the Pitons. You’ll find these abrupt but comparatively diminutive volcanic spires (each about 2,500 feet) on the seacoast of the small island nation of Saint Lucia in the eastern Caribbean. They preside over the Sugar Beach Resort and Residences, a five-star Viceroy luxe property set within more than 100 acres of pristine rainforest—part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on the site of an 18th-century sugar plantation. (Hence the name.) And they’re just two of the many joys you’ll discover at Sugar Beach. While the resort’s exterior pays homage to its colonial past, the interior—specifically its 96 guest rooms—boasts a crisp, modern aesthetic: white-onwhite décor from the walls and furnishings to the Egyptian bedding and sheer fabrics surrounding fourposter beds. Terraces, many with magnificent views, allow guests to commune with nature, while private plunge pools encourage all to soak their cares away. But first you have to find the resort’s entrance amid the winding road with little signage. Once you locate the driveway heading into thick foliage, you’ll come upon an elegant plantation-style building, where you’ll be offered a welcome drink and tiny mobile phone that connects to your personal butler, who’s on call 24 hours a day. Need help opening a coconut? No problem. What about a spa appointment? Ditto. With relaxation in mind, one of the first items on my to-do list included exploring the resort’s Rainforest Spa, designed by leading Caribbean architect Lane Pettigrew. A palm-leaf-lined corridor leads to a tropical forest where you’ll find seven wooden treatment rooms on stilts. Yes, you’re in a tree house, where you’re not just looking up at the trees, you’re practically part of them. Here you’ll enjoy all-natural Saint Lucian treatments: Think coconut as an exfoliator for a body scrub and mashed banana as part of a facial’s wrinkle busting. There are plenty of services to choose from: facials and citrus peels to bamboo massage and seaweed wraps. My choice? I signed up for a deeptissue massage. Between all that kneading and the soothing sounds of trickling water, I felt the tension
wash away. I decided to celebrate my blissful state with some serious beach relaxation—one can blithely soak up the sun at Anse des Pitons, just down the hill. OK, it’s a steep hill, but you can hitch a ride on one of the motorized tuk-tuks, the three-wheelers that were imported from Southeast Asia. And lest you worry about feeling too peckish to climb up the hill in search of a cool drink, chances are a beach attendant will appear with complimentary treats and iced tea. Once reinvigorated, you can paddleboard and pedal boat, all free. Snorkeling is free too, but the country tacks on a fee for a worthy cause: marine conservation. While it’s easy to vow to never leave the resort, Saint Lucia itself is a delight. It has two airports with daily flights to and from the U.S. It’s northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique, and dropping those neighbors’ names should give you an idea of the kind of sunny, beachy ’hood we’re talking about. Spend some time on this island and you won’t wonder why in its colonial past the French and British greedily snatched it from each other so many times. Besides the rainforest and the iconic Pitons, this volcanic-formed paradise offers sparkling white beaches coexisting blissfully with quaint fishing villages. It’s the perfect backdrop for adventure, whether it’s a lofty zipline ride above the trees, a refreshing dip under a cascading waterfall, horseback saunters along the coast or snorkeling in turquoise waters. (You can climb nature trails on the Pitons too.) Sugar Beach isn’t far from “the Caribbean’s only drive-in volcano” at Sulphur Springs Park. It’s way more hissing fumaroles and spitting geysers than erupting magma, and the mineral-rich, exfoliating mud does a body good (as long as you don’t mind the smell of rotten eggs). Saint Lucia is thought to have been settled first by Arawak Indians around 200 A.D., then the French arrived in the mid-1500s. The island became a nation when it won independence from Britain in 1979. In the centuries in between, influxes from Africa, Asia and the Americas contributed to its multicultural mix. You can taste this tangy diversity in Saint Lucia’s eclectic cuisine. It makes full use of the fertile island’s
produce and seafood to serve up the best of farm(and sea)-to-table delights. From mouthwatering accra (salted fish cake) enjoyed at roadside stands to a magnificent mahi-mahi dinner at one of Sugar Beach’s fine restaurants, it’ll be love at first bite. It turns out food plays a big part in the Sugar Beach experience, and if the mood strikes, you can nosh all day long. There’s breakfast at The Terrace and a leisurely lunch at The Bayside, a stone’s throw from the pool and beach. The Palm Court offers afternoon tea and sunset cocktails, while The Cane Bar doubles as a specialty rum and sushi bar. Libations such as the Lava Flow—a mix of aged rum, strawberry nectar, orange juice and mint leaves—and the Rosemary Mojito (white rum, mint, lime, rosemary syrup, brown sugar and seltzer) left us feeling refreshed and eager to try the bar bites. The Great Room is the resort’s formal eatery, with fresh seafood and both Caribbean- and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The garlic-roasted sea bass with baby leeks and mussel-saffron hollandaise was a favorite. We ate there twice, and both times were divine. Never want to leave? No problem! Invest in a piece of paradise and you can come back any time. Now you can own one of the hotel’s Beachfront Collection residences. Built by the award-winning Michaelis Boyd Associates, a British firm, these include fourbedroom homes with butler service, game rooms, Italian kitchens with Gaggenau and Miele appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Private reflection pools surround master bedrooms, rain showers grace bathrooms, and you can find virtually anything your hedonistic mind can conjure up. Residence owners have full access to the five-star service and facilities provided by the resort, including two floodlit tennis courts with certified pros, sailing and other water sports. Plus they’re offered a 15 percent discount on food and beverage purchases and spa treatments. Imagine having a home base overlooking the pearly white sands of Sugar Beach and the Caribbean’s shimmery blue waves—with those up-closeand-personal Pitons cozily watching over you.
From top, left to right: accommodations at Sugar Beach Resort and Residences feature stunning views and luxury amenities, such as timber decks with expansive lounging areas for sunbathing or communing with nature. Enjoy local rums (the resort has a resident rummelier), spectacular waterfalls and delicious dishes, such as tuna tartare. Wake up in paradise to the promise of adventure and the call of crystal-clear waters.
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ADVICE FROM THE
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STYLE PROS
The staff at Woodbury Mens Shop is dedicated, expert and, not incidentally, a hell-of-a-nice group of folks who make shopping for menswear fun. To help you get to know the staff better, we asked them a few questions about style advice and their everyday lives. Check out their answers, then stop by the store to chat with them in person. They are all ready to serve you.
JIM FOLEY
What are the fashion trends for men who wear suits to work? We have classic suits but always make sure our guys look updated and modern. A great example is a Trussini or Ravazzolo suit with a slightly slimmer fit in a beautiful blue or gray subtle plaid or pinstripe. What sets WMS apart from buying menswear online? What can’t be bought online is an experience. We have a team of seasoned experts who will give you the ultimate in service. Our fashion experts will style you, and our master tailor will fit you perfectly. How do you revitalize yourself? Travel is the key to reinvention. Getting out of the store allows me to travel to new places and cross paths with new people. Whether it’s a trip to San Francisco, Copenhagen, Fire Island or Venice, I’m energized when I get back home. What are the fashion trends for spring? A comfortable, casual look that fits today’s lifestyle. Our customers continue to dress more relaxed, but they still want to look great. We’ve brought in the latest cool and hip sportswear— soft sportcoats, jeans, knit tops and sport shirts. What is your New Year’s resolution? Sometimes I find it hard to balance parenting and running a men’s store. With three teenage kids, I’ve promised myself to spend more time focusing them toward their schooling and careers. We’ll be taking more time together to travel, eat meals and spend quality time.
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MARCO DESTEFANO
How do you revitalize yourself? It’s always great getting away; any beach resort will do the trick. Florida is my No. 1 pick—I like to get an early flight and be on the beach by noon. I’ll often rent a car to get off the beaten path and away from the crowds. What do you do with your free time? I enjoy gardening and sunbathing. I love to grill, especially when we entertain. When I’m not cooking, I enjoy dinners out with friends. How do you stay motivated and inspired? I’ve been in this business for 40 years and have known many of my clients as long. Having the opportunity to dress their children and grandchildren makes me grateful for their loyalty. The best motivation is when I see my clients out wearing a wardrobe that I put together for them and they look fantastic. What do you love most about the season? The weather can be temperamental in the spring, so be prepared with layers. A soft sportcoat goes well over a light knit and sport shirt. You have a choice of cool wool slacks, cotton pants or jeans, depending on the temperature. What’s new in custom tuxedos? Besides traditional black and navy, tuxedos can now be customized in any color with many different satin trims, linings and buttons.
HILARY EARLY
What are you looking forward to most this spring? Warmer temperatures bring the opportunity to wear bright colors and lightweight fabrics. I love to pair a cotton gauze shirt as a pop of color with white linen pants for a casual “going out” look. We got invited to a wedding where the dress code says “formal.” What does that mean? Formal attire is a step up from “cocktail” but it’s not “black tie.” It calls for a dark, dressy suit in black or midnight blue and a tie. Wearing a white shirt and matching white pocket square will keep the look clean and sophisticated. How do I dress for the early spring’s transitional weather? We want to wear all fun, warm weather clothing but the temps haven’t gotten there yet. The answer is lightweight layers. Pair jeans with a sport shirt from Stenströms, a lightweight Gran Sasso merino sweater and a quilted jacket from Waterville.
TIMOTHY NOLAN
How can I make sure my outfit “works” if I’m mixing colors? An easy way to make them blend is to go cooler or warmer than your primary color. For example, start with a blue sportcoat and add a shirt—cooler would be lighter blue or white; warmer would be adding a little red to the blue, which would be lavender or pink. One trick: Look at a color chart and work with hues on either side of the starting color. Any color opposite is a complementary color. What is the most overlooked wardrobe item? Shoes! If clothes make the man, then I would say shoes finish the man. Styles range from dressy leather sneakers that you can wear with jeans and a sportcoat to burnished loafers and monk straps for special occasions and the office. What’s your favorite item for the season? The washed leather or suede outerwear from Gimo’s is just amazing. It’s a hip, sophisticated look when you’re dressing in your favorite jeans and knit top. The washing technology makes this incredibly soft and comfortable.
MARC H. FENSTER
How do you dress when you’re not working? My wardrobe is loose-fitting and carefree at home, but when I go out socially, it’s really nice to look fashionable. Fitted jeans, a nice knit top and slip-on shoes sans socks are my choice. After a long week of work, how do you recharge? I don’t find my work stressful but I like to spend quality time with friends—letting loose relieves any pressure that might have built up. Time on the golf course or a night on the town at one of our favorite watering holes never hurts. Do you enjoy the split life of being a Floridian and a part-time New Yorker? I’ll always be a New Yorker. However, let me tell everyone out there: Don’t wait too long to go down to Florida. It’s really a pleasure waking up to sunshine instead of snow, but it’s nice to retain that New York mentality. Where do you relax in Florida? I really enjoy golfing with friends at Boca West, Boca Woods or Plantation. Of course, dining and strolling along Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach certainly is an invigorating adventure. Why are you still working? I will never consider this work. I’ve been in the menswear business for 45 years. If you love what you do, it’s not work. How do you dress when traveling? I always wear a sportcoat— it’s good for holding paperwork, wallet, glasses and phone—and fashion jeans with a comfortable knit. It doesn’t hurt to look dressed up as opposed to looking like you just woke up.
EDDIE MANNIX
How do you dress when you’re not working? Shorts or a bathing suit and T-shirt are fine by the pool or at the beach. For the evening, casual sportswear in cool fabrics like cotton, linen, summer cashmere or silk is a great option. What is your favorite sportswear look for the season? A casual non-lined patch pocket sportcoat from Luciano Barbera, tropical weight PT01 pants, a colorful Gionfriddo T-shirt and a pocket square. How did you get started in the menswear business? I always had an eye for fashion and Italian clothing. My personal style leans toward European expressions with a more fitted, softer look, but always keeping it classic. How is your family these days? My daughter completed her master’s degree with a 4.0 and is working for the Cleary School for the Deaf. My son went back to school at Nassau Community College, and my wife is in the insurance business. We’re busy but always find quality time together. What would you recommend as a starter wardrobe for a young professional? A new, higher fashion blue suit is appropriate for most professions. For a casual work environment, a soft sportcoat is professional. If you wear jeans, fit (tailored) and wash (dark) are key. What do you do to revitalize yourself? I love powerboating, staying late at the beach, socializing and listening to music.
BARBARA BALZANO
What styles are you most excited about this season? Spring means coming out of hibernation and opening the windows for fresh air. The same goes for your wardrobe. New styles arrive in softer colors and lighter fabrics that are comfortable for warmer days and evenings. What are you most proud of in this business? Having worked in luxury retail and hospitality on Long Island’s Gold Coast for over 20 years, I’m most proud of the relationships I have cultivated with both clients and co-workers. As a new team member, I’m excited about all of the new people I’ll meet. What is your favorite look for spring/summer? A beautiful Belvest suit with a colored shirt, tie and pocket square. A man looks so handsome when he dresses in an elegant suit, especially an Italian one. What are your hobbies? During the summer, I’m a beachgoer and enjoy spending hours unwinding there. I love traveling to Montauk or Southampton for a weekend, or to Florida or a quiet Caribbean island. What do you do to revitalize yourself? I love live music, watching epic movies, inspirational writing, meditation, yoga and spiritual retreats. These things soothe the soul.
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GROOMING
The Over/Under A new ’do shows your personality and a beard gives you ’tude, but let’s face it—shaping your eyebrows can provide your mug the makeover it deserves. By Darius Amos
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Ever wonder how guys like Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake can regularly change their beards and ’dos and always look good? Because there are no extra considerations for face proportion or structure, grooming comes easy for guys with this shape—and eyebrows are no exception. So go ahead and experiment: Flat brows or curved, neither shape will make the face appear more oval. A soft angled shape, however, is a happy medium. These brows will start upward from the bridge of the nose then arch at the top.
Why the long face? No, it’s not about a glum feeling, we’re talking about measureable length, from chin to forehead. There’s a whole lot of face to look at, and that’s not a bad thing, particularly if you have a mug like Adam Levine or Kiefer Sutherland. But even they grow tired of folks looking them up and down the face. Stop this with flatter eyebrows, which create a horizontal line above the eyes and make the face appear shorter.
It’s hip to be square— just ask Brad Pitt and David Beckham. A masculine square face can impress with a variety of eyebrow styles, which should always be kept thick to balance the strong jawline. Straight lines and angles will create a stronger appearance, while curves and rounded edges will soften facial features.
The gradual inward slope from forehead to chin gives A-listers like Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Ryan Gosling the smooth features that the cameras love, but it’s their eyebrows that complete the heartshaped look. Go for subtly arched brows to create the heart’s rounded bows. For a more natural look, shape your brows with a low arch. A higher arch will add length to the face and form a Valentine’s Day-worthy heart.
Designers typically alter eyebrow shape to change the expression of your smartphone’s emoji—which are mostly round faces. It’s the same in real life too. Guys like Leonardo DiCaprio and Zac Efron have shorter chins and fuller cheeks, but they lengthen the appearance of their face with moderately arched eyebrows or ones that go up and down. (Think like you’re drawing a mountain peak.)
Similar but slightly less rigid than the square face, the diamond shape is defined by its strong cheekbones (ask Johnny Depp and Cillian Murphy about it). You can soften the angles of your profile a tad with your brows. Give ’em both a slight curve—doing this will have a slimming effect on the widest part of your face.
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How do road warriors and jetsetters travel in comfort…and style? They layer up. Whether traversing different climates or taking a short flight on an unpredictable spring weather day, dressing in layers ensures you reach your destination looking and feeling your best. Throw on a lightweight vest to stay toasty when you depart on a chilly morning—it can be folded and easily fit in a carryon as the day warms up. A thin sweater over a button-up shirt in one of the season’s hot hues works when traveling for business, pleasure or both. Be sure to wear pants made from a fabric that provides maximum stretch with minimal wrinkling so you can relax on any flight, no matter whether you get the aisle, window or dreaded middle seat. Lastly, sneakers may be great for running to a connecting flight, but a comfy, greatfitting pair of loafers adds panache to your look and are easy to slide off and on at airport security checkpoints. Want more tips for traveling in style? Check out our blog post, “How to Pack Like a Pro” at woodburymensshop.com/blog. Vest by Waterville, sweater by Inis Meáin, shirt by Luciano Barbera, pants by MAC Jeans, shoes by Martin Dingman, bag by Calabrese 1924.
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