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67 Passport
As Canada celebrates its
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one of North Americas
hottest cities. Plus, lavish
locomotives in Peru and
Japan, and tranquil retreats
in Turks and Caicos.
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Personal Best
Yao Ming is making a huge
impact off the court with his
Napa Valley winery and his
fight to end animal poaching.
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WHAT THE EDITORS ARE OBSESSING ABOUT THIS SPRING.
3
of springs most wearable pieces. The
outerwear was popular on runways
this season, with designers showing
versions to suit virtually every style.
My top pick is Ralph Laurens dove-
gray design ($1,995, ralphlauren
.com), which ofers a fresh take on the
M utilitarian staple. PHOEBE NEUMAN
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striking designs
and snowy scenes,
vintage ski
posters always
inspire wander-
lust in me. On
March 16, Swann
Galleries will
present some of
historys most
exceptional
examples with its
Vintage Posters
auction (swann
galleries.com),
RIGHT: DAN & CORINA LECCA
featuring Swiss
artist Carl Mooss
depictions of St.
Moritz and more.
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my mushroom brush to forage
for my favorite fungi at the Relais
& Chteaux Gourmet Fest
(gourmetfestcarmel.com) in
Carmel-by-the-Sea, Calif.
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K ( l feature demos and dinners from
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With spring,
thoughts turn to
poolside
refreshment, and
no new ofering
FrontRunners
Styling
Up a
Storm
Tailored clothing
continues to mix with
casual wearsuits
with sneakers, velvet
jackets with jeansfor
distinctive looks, and
this spring, mens
wardrobes get their
relaxed edge from a few
fresh essentials. For
starters, this new Kiton
reversible raincoat
($5,345, kiton.it) is a
luxurious topper made
of lightweight water-
proof silk and drenched
in color. It, like the items
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA CHARLES WATSON, ST YLING BY CHARLES W. BUMGARDNER
Loafing Around
The versatile loaferworn with or without
socks, with tailored or casual clothingis a staple
element of every mans wardrobe, and its been
updated this season in numerous variations. Our
favorites include (from left) Bruno Maglis Fabio
tassel loafer with hand-braided details ($500,
brunomagli.com) and Churchs Pembrey and
Wesley models ($590 and $690, church-footwear
.com), which have rubber and Goodyear-sewn
soles, respectively. J.N.
LOAFERS, SUNGL ASSES, BAG: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA CHARLES WATSON, ST YLING BY CHARLES W. BUMGARDNER
Carried
Away
Whether youre a fan of the
style or not, bags have become
indispensable accessories for many
men whose electronic essentials no
longer fit into their pockets. Leave it
to designer Tom Ford (tomford.com)
to create a sophisticated alternative
to the more formal briefcase: His
practical Alix tote, priced at $2,250, is
made in buttery-soft leather. J.N.
Bespoke to Boot
Classic Chelsea boots are the perfect companion to jeans or slim
trousers this spring, and R.M. Williams (rmwilliams.com.au) can
fashion a personal pair: The Australian brand recently started
taking bespoke orders at its first U.S. store, which opened in New
Yorks SoHo neighborhood last September. A producer of
handmade boots since 1932, the company offers a range of styles,
including this $600 model created from a single piece of suede.
Custom orders are made in Adelaide, Australia, and
delivered in 6 to 8 weeks. J.N.
At Ease
For years, men in the
know have been wearing Ring
Jacket (ringjacket.com). Designed
and made in Osaka, Japan, the
brands jackets feature impeccable
Italian-influenced tailoring and
Mark Chos Spring Essentials innovative Japanese materials, such
The Armoury Slippers: Baudoin & Lange (baudoinandlange.com). as Balloon performance fabric
(thearmoury.com) They emphasize comfort, says Cho, but are woven from high-twist wool for
menswear store wearable outdoors. softness, natural stretch, and wrinkle
made its New York Coat: Cohrence Overcoats (co-herence.jp). resistance. No longer just a source
City debut in 2013, having already been a presence in Unlined, lightweight. for jackets, Ring Jacket offers
Hong Kong for several years. Today, cofounder Mark Sweater: Caruso (carusomenswear.com). The Italian separates, including the pictured
Chos well-curated mix of international artisanal brands cashmere-and-silk sweaters are cotton trousers, $375, and
brands amounts to a mecca of tailored clothing that lightweight without being overly sheer or fragile. wool-silk-linen jacket, $1,650,
is especially relatable to younger men. Here the Shirt: Drakes (drakes.com). Denim and chambray. that capture the easygoing look
34-year-old London native (who also co-owns that Blazer: The Armourys classic blazer made in a of the moment. J.N.
citys mens brand Drakes) shares a few of his new type of supersoft undyed wool fabric by
personal must-haves this season. J.N. Loro Piana.
Risky Business
Setting gems within gems, Boghossian pushes
the boundaries of contemporary design.
I
t requires tremendous precision, steady hands, and a
degree of bravery to set an exceptional 7-carat pear-
shaped ruby within a 10-carat old-mine cut diamond: The
slightest misstep can easily crack and break apart the gems.
Boghossian (boghossianjewels.com) believes the risk is
worth taking to create striking jewelry designs that pres-
ent the illusion of a gemstone loating within another gem.
Setting stones within other stones is not new, but the
Geneva-based jewelry house has refined an old-world
method to yield a more contemporary style, as shown in
this ring (center) featuring a vivid yellow emerald-cut dia-
mond set within a white oval-shaped diamond. Known as
the brands Kissing Diamonds technique, the method was
pioneered by CEO Albert Boghossian and is carried on by
his nephew Ralph Boghossian, a sixth-generation jeweler
and head of product development and marketing, who
brought together computer-generated stone mapping and
the skills of master craftsmen. Artisans still forge the com-
panys pieces completely by hand, but with precise mea-
surements that minimize breakage and visible metal.
We are looking for ways to push the limits in artistry and
the style of classical jewelry, says Ralph Boghossian, whose
family has Armenian roots. Over the generations, the
Boghossians have lived in several countries, but they ulti-
mately settled in Geneva, where the brand now has its
workshops and a boutique. In 2008, Ralph and his brother
Roberto shifted their primary focus from supplying royal
families and private clients with elaborate gemstone-
encrusted jewelry suites to creating contemporary designs
for international audiences. Their eye-catching styles
recently captured the attention of Harrods, which opened
a Boghossian outpost in its London store last year. (The
brand also has its own boutique on Londons Bond Street,
and another in Hong Kong.)
The Boghossian style blends an aesthetic inspired by
patterns and motifs from India and the Middle East with
statement-style European designs, as attested by the pic-
tured turquoise earrings (top), which are inlaid with dia-
monds, and chalcedony cuff (bottom), with its inlay of
sapphires and diamonds. Like the Kissing Diamonds
method, the brands approach to inlaying is based on an
old-world technique and allows for the creation of bold,
modern styles with as little visible metal as possible. Says
Boghossian, who continues to experiment with new meth-
ods, We believe metal is an interference with the beauty
of the stones. J.N.
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Pearly Delights
Bina Goenkas designs are instant
successesand years in the making.
P
atience is a virtuejust ask Bina Goenka
(binagoenka.com), who spent more than a
year searching for the hard-to-ind queen
conch pearls for her latest jewelry collection. No
two conch pearls are ever the same, says Goenka,
who is the designer and founding CEO of her
brand. It could be any shade of pink or pome-
granate, even brown, orange, ocheranything.
She notes that it can take years to ind quality spec-
imens and even decades to create matching sets
for a single design.
Goenka divides her time between London and
Mumbai, and her sources canvass the Caribbean
Sea and the Gulf of Mexico for the rare queen
conch mollusks that produce her jewelrys distinc-
tive pearls (they also scour estate sales for previ-
ously harvested pearls). The material is so rare,
she says, and the sheer mystery and uncertainty
of what will be found makes it exciting. Among
the discoveries featured in her new Natural Fancy
Pearl Collection (pieces shown at left and right)
are pink and peach specimens that have been set
in diamond-covered white-gold settings evocative
of lower petals and delicate leaves. Prices start at
about $148,000. CAROLYN MEERS
Real Gems
These pearl types are among natures most elusive treasures.
Perfectly Clear
Q BELL & ROSSS SIGNATURE
cockpit-instrument design is
on grand display in the Bell
& Ross BR-X1 Tourbillon
Sapphire ($495,000, bellross
.com). By far the most expen-
sive watch the brand has ever
produced, the timepiece has an
The Butterfly Effect all-sapphire case whose trans-
parent sides provide a clear
Q THE NEW limited-production Van Cleef & Arpels Lady look at the monopusher chro-
Arpels Papillon Automate ($290,000,vancleefarpels.com) nograph tourbillon movement.
relects the personality of its owner in a very physical way: Working with the Geneva-
The translucent wings of a butterfly automaton on the based complications specialist
watchs jeweled and enameled dial beat according to the MHC, Bell & Ross gave the
wearers activity level. Our intent was to make nature come ultramodern watch an added
alive, and the butterly was an obvious option, says Raphal sense of airiness by employing
Mingam, the brands timepiece marketing director. The one of watchmakings oldest
idea of trying to mirror the movement of nature with a but- movement constructions: col-
terly that is actually moving came later in the process. umns that slightly elevate the
At the press of a pusher on the case, the gold-and-enamel bridges from the main plate.
butterly beats its wings, but even without manual activa- Additional cutaways on the
tion, the wings lutter seemingly at random every 2 to 4 plates enhance the view from
minuteseven when the watch is immobileas governed the sides, allowing the working
by a 19-sided sequence wheel. The wings lutter more when components to be admired
the watch is being worn. The automaton mechanism links from many angles. J.D.M.
to the watchs automatic winding system in two ways: A
high rate of energy transference from the winding rotor,
which is powered by both the winding mechanism and the
wearers natural arm movements, results in more activity
from the automaton; and the amount of power in the main-
spring controls the number of times the wings lap. So the
more active the wearer of the watch is, the more her but-
terly will be too.
The Lady Arpels Papillon Automates mechanism is all
the more impressive because it was developed entirely
using the internal resources of Van Cleef & Arpels parent
company, Richemont. Likewise, the dial, which features
elements of curved plique--jour enamel, is made com-
pletely in-house. JAMES D. MALCOLMSON
CHARTER CHOICE
Joy
Happiness awaits guests on this new 230-footer from Feadship.
T
he owner of Joy is a irst-time yacht owner residences, crafted an eclectic interior for Joy,
who issued a simple but daunting order for its irst superyacht commission. The design fea-
the design of the 230-foot Feadship: Create tures 250 diferent types of wood, stone, fabric, and
something totally diferent from every other yacht. other inishes.
Thus the Bannenberg & Rowell exterior features Master chef Paul Hamilton is responsible for the
unusually wide walkways, expansive aft decks, meals served on board. He has worked for chefs and
and three winter gardensspacious climate- restaurants with two and three Michelin stars, and
controlled glass enclosures that are located at his specialties include Cornish sea bass, roasted
the rear of the main-deck saloon, on the owners loin of venison, and brill poached in red wine. For
deck, and on the bridge deck. The London-based Joys owner, a foodie, such ine cuisine is essential;
irm Studio Indigo, known for its work on urban for the yachts guests, its another bonus.
Main-Deck Saloon
The fully opening loor-to-ceiling glass side croissants in the decks winter garden. The
doors of the saloons winter garden let you master suite includes a lounge, an oice,
dine alfresco at the formal dining table, and twin bathrooms with marble showers
which seats 12 and can be set with the and floor-to-ceiling windows. A circular
yachts Herms china, Christole silver lat- glass elevator surrounded by a wooden spi-
ware, and hand-cut crystal glassware. The ral staircase provides access from the own-
saloons teak loor extends to the exterior ers deck to the other decks.
deck and is among the design elements
that help to integrate the yachts indoor Gymnasium
and outdoor spaces. The forward section of On the upper deck, the gym stretches from
the saloon is appointed with oak joinery, an interior space enclosed by full-height
an ornately carved bar, and a dinette with windows to an exterior space covered by an
a bronze inish. overhang. Its equipped with free weights,
medicine balls, chest- and shoulder-press
Owners Deck machines, a treadmill, and even a Kinesis
In the master suites king-size bed, which wall. Part of the ceiling is a glass panel that
sits under a skylight, you can wake up to a also forms the loor of the Jacuzzi on the
270-degree view across the foredeck and sundeck above, where there is a barbecue
then enjoy a caf au lait and freshly baked and a bar. MICHAEL VERDON
Chartering Joy
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A
longside Interstate 405 near the gravel piles of Southern a long straightaway, rev up the engine with your left foot on the
Californias industrial South Bay sits the new Porsche brake, and let her rip into launch control, reaching speeds of
Experience Center Los Angeles (porschedriving.com). 115 mph or faster before braking hard into a banked carousel mod-
Its a 53-acre playground for auto enthusiasts, beckoning those eled after the one at the Nrburgring racetrack.
who crawl by on the freeway with its modern glass structure and You can string all your skills together on the 1.3-mile handling
oasis of green lawns ribboned with fresh asphalt. course (Porsche is careful not to call it a racetrack), which is illed
The building contains an event space and meeting facilities that with challenging turns across changing elevation. Or you can
TOP: ERIC SIMPSON
are available for rent, and two restaurants that are open to the pub- head to the of-road courses and pilot a Cayenne over dirt, mud,
lic: the Speedster Caf and the more formal 917 Restaurant, named and rocksa rare opportunity for most Porsche drivers in L.A.,
after the irst Porsche racecar to earn an overall win at the 24 Hours unless you count curb-jumping in a Whole Foods parking lot.
of Le Mans. The center is also the new headquarters of Porsche LAURA BURSTEIN
Driven to Drink
A sports-car enthusiast
puts the perfect fit and finish
on a new boutique rum.
E
ntrepreneur Andrew Troyers appre-
ciation for superior craftsmanship
launched his career selling exotic auto-
mobiles and brokering yachts in Florida. Even
at a very young age, he recalls, I had a dis-
cerning eye for ine things. More recently, this
passion put an additional turn in Troyers pro-
fessional path when, after debating a friend on
the subject of top-tier spirits, he determined to
make a sipping rum that met hisand his
friendshigh standards.
I did a fair amount of traveling, visiting dis-
tilleries, Troyer recalls. Early on, I met a rum
maestro for Havana Club and a global rum am-
bassador. He was able to help connect the dots.
Troyer ultimately chose to make rum in what
he calls the Cuban orthodox stylethough in
fact, his first release, Arme 28 (rumarome
.com, $595), was crafted in Panama. This dark-
bronze spirit comprises an undisclosed num-
ber of component rums from the same batch,
aged for a minimum of 28 years in ex-American
bourbon barrels. As the name suggests, the
blend is powerfully aromatic, exuding not
merely scents of banana, tofee, and nutmeg
but also traces of old leather, cofee, and black
walnut. Yet the smooth texture, which coats the
palate in its silky warmth, sets this pour apart.
Arme 28s opulence is relected in its pack-
aging, as is Troyers fascination with motorcars.
The decanter displays subtle curves reminis-
cent of a windshield; the engraved, numbered
metal label on the decanter was inspired by
Mercedes-Benzs AMG models; and the white-
and-red stitched leather box takes style cues
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Nordic Track
Aska shines as New York Citys northern star.
O
ne does not often go searching for Michelin stars 10- and 19-course tasting menus (priced from $145 to $215,
under the industrial ribs of an overpass, but Aska service included) a broad juxtaposition of subtle and rich la-
(askanyc.com)Brooklyns New Nordic gem hid- vors that make sense only together. Throughout the meal,
den along a lugubrious stretch of concrete beneath the diners can expect more than a few twists (for instance, sun-
Williamsburg Bridgedemands pilgrimage. Opened in chokes sprinkled withwhat else?lamb-heart ashes). In
July, the Michelin two-star restaurant is a reincarnation of hisdelicateconstructionofeachplate, Berseliusalsodisplays
sorts. Swedish-born chef Fredrik Berseliuss (above) irst apenchantforcleverlyhidinghismainingredients:Langous-
iteration (also named Aska and located in Williamsburg) tine arrives wrapped in a pretty bouquet of herbs and lowers
was hardly short on acclaim, standing out for such surpris- (above, right), while razor clams lie in wait beneath a blanket
ing compositions as pig-blood crackers with sea-buckthorn of green peas and elderlower petals. Naturally, everything is
jam at a time when the New Nordic craze was all but ubiq- fresh as can be; Berselius and his team forage for juniper ber-
uitous. In 2014, however, much to the chagrin of his droves ries, chickweed, yarrow, or sorrel, depending on the season.
of devotees, Berselius abruptly shuttered the restaurant, Still, a few special itemsKarelian caviar, Wrngebck
claiming he wanted a new challenge. cheeserequirepilgrimagesoftheirown,beyondtheimpos-
Aska2.0,howevermoodyitssettingmaybe,isavibrantleap ing steel trusses of the Williamsburg Bridge, and back to the
forward from Berseliuss previous outpost, featuring on its Scandinavian motherland. JACKIE CARADONIO
JEWELS
B E V E R L Y
H I L L S
N E W
Y O R K
B E R G D O R F
THIS SPECIAL COULD ONLY COME FROM
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N
ow that bourbon has had its day, its time for that distinctive
American pour to move over and make way for another. Since
2009, rye-whiskey production has increased 536 percent, ac-
cording to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, clinching
ryes place as the next big thing in the world of spirits.
Ryes ascension has been fueled by a shift in tastes among cocktail
connoisseurs looking for the more muscular, pepper-sweet siren call
of rye, which was being distilled in the Colonies long before there was
bourbon. George Washington established a rye distillery in 1797 to
take advantage of this abundant grain being grown in the new Republic.
Thus, rye is literally the spirit of America and was one of Washingtons
most profitable and popular ventures (not to mention the original
whiskey used in a classic Manhattan). That special spirit is still exem-
pliied by current brands included here. RICHARD CARLTON HACKER
of branch (distilled) water to open it up. 10-year-old Grahams tawny port to add a adapted to cocktails. Adding a cube of ice
caramel and nut character to the drink. For
releases its soft, floral undertones.
sweetness I use a dash of Luxardo maraschino
Taste: Unlike Templetons 4- and 6-year-old liqueur but keep the mainstay Angostura bitters.
versions, the 10 Year Old is noticeably rich, The drink is served with one large 3-by-3-inch Taste: The used red-wine barrels lend a
cube. As for the cocktails name: If youre in New
with a thicker countenance of citrus, raisins, touch of aromatics to this surprisingly
York and standing on the corner of 52nd and
and lightly toasted bread wrapped in the 12th, youre at the Port of Manhattan. complex spirit, which brims with thick rye,
distillerys characteristic candied floral aroma. cherry, and oak plus a hint of citrus. R.C.H.
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Go Now
AS CANADA MARKS a century and a half as a nation this year, it may be Toronto that has the most
to celebrate. The metropolis of 2.8 million recently surpassed Chicago in population, making it
the fourth-largest city in North America. But its not all about size: New hotels, restaurants,
museumseven new neighborhoodshave been emerging on the T-dot scene for years, gradually
reaching a cultural crescendo. We are young and rebellious, taking risks and testing limits, says
Grant van Gameron, the chef and owner of some of Torontos most buzz-worthy bars and restaurants.
ELLIOTT LEWIS
We dont have much history to pigeonhole us, so we just continue to evolve. Read on to join the
evolution. JACKIE CARADONIO
Go Now
Susur Lee A local legend for his fancifully innovative Chinese cuisine,
Lee has four Toronto restaurants, each with its own distinct style
from upscale comfort food at Frings to nouvelle French-Asian at Lee.
susur.com
Patrick Kriss Torontos chef du jour cut his teeth in the kitchens of
Daniel Boulud and Michel Troisgros before opening his heavily praised
Alo in 2015. His delicately prepared five-course tasting menu has almost
single-handedly reignited the citys fine-dining scene. alorestaurant.com
Frings
Keith Froggett An early star of Torontos haute-cuisine scene, Froggett
has been at the helm of one of Canadas best restaurants, Scaramouche, Rob Gentile An obsession with fresh ingredients has propelled Gentile
since 1985. Not much has changed in the last 32 yearsand with to the top of Torontos culinary arena. At his three Buca restaurants,
perfectly executed dishes like Quebecois suckling pig with Jerusalem inventive yet authentic coastal Italian cooking is amplified with foraged
artichokes, thats a good thing. scaramoucherestaurant.com ingredients like juniper, fennel, and blackberry. buca.ca
Torontos rapid growth can be measured in Pretty Ugly Van Gamerons Queen
its ever-expanding directory of neighbor- Street West outpost is rebellious and
hoods. It seems that every few blocks in the unpredictable, combining a small
Canadian metropolis yields a new district mezcal bar in the front with a moody
with a new nameand knowing one from speakeasy in the back. Order the
the other is imperative. For high-end shop- Crystal Lake, made with La Guita
ping sprees, head to ritzy Yorkville, lined with Manzanilla sherry, foraged herbs, and
TOP: BRANDON BARRE; TOP RIGHT: JOEL KIMMEL; MIDDLE: JANET KIMBER
Chanel, Herms, Dior, and the like. More local Aga Khan Museum egg white. prettyuglybar.com
are the boutiques in West Queen West, a hub
of art and fashion where Canadian designers Civil Liberties This hideaway on
and gallerists like John Fleuvog (fluevog.com)
and Stephen Bulger (bulgergallery.com) have Where the Art Is Bloor Street is a bartenders bar.
Theres no menu; just tell them what
set up shop. Though still a bit rough around No one can turn a second-rate city into a cultural sensation quite like you like. Homemade ingredients like
the edges, the Junction is the citys newest a starchitectand Toronto has had more than its fair share chipping dried eucalyptus and snap-pea
district, lined with curated boutiques like in. In 2007, Daniel Libeskind made his mark on the Royal Ontario flowers promise many a memorable
Mjlk (mjolk.ca; featuring works from Museum (rom.on.ca), adding a new wing fronted by a sculptural mass concoction. civillibertiesbar.com
Scandinavian and Japanese artisans) and of jagged glass to the century-old institution. The following year, native
Latre Art + Style (latreartandstyle.com; an son Frank Gehry unveiled his transformation of the Art Gallery of Cold Tea Marked only by a glowing
eclectic mix of handmade hats, textiles, and Ontario (ago.net), encasing the historic structure in a billowing glass red light over the door, this Kensington
selvage denim). And linking seven neighbor- facade. And in 2014, the Japanese Pritzker-winning architect Fumihiko Market pub is eclectic yet unassuming.
hoods together this year is the forthcoming Maki completed his strikingly angular white granite Aga Khan Museum I love a good cocktail bar where I feel
Bentway (thebentway.ca), an urban park (agakhanmuseum.org). Next up is this falls Museum of Contemporary equally comfortable ordering a beer.
project combining retail, art, and exhibition Art (museumofcontemporaryart.ca), which, overseen by the local In addition to microbrews and
space that aims to replicate the revitalization firm E.R.A. Architects, is turning a long-abandoned corner of the city made-from-scratch cocktails, Cold
effect of Manhattans acclaimed High Line. into the next major arts hub. Tea serves dim sumbut no cold tea.
Grand Opening
North Island Newcomer
A DECADE IN the making, New Zealands Helena Bay (helenabay.com) is a spare-no-expense
retreat that ofers exclusive access to more than 800 private acres of North Island headlands,
farmland, and coastline. The high-luxury lodge, which opened in November, is framed by lush
kauri forest on an idyllic stretch of the estates 2 miles of private beachfront. Two spacious
villa suites feature sprawling terraces that spill out onto the sand and are complemented by
three junior suites. In the grand main lodge, guests can dine on estate-to-plate dishes and
drink local wines from the cellar. Outside, an ininity-edge pool lined with manicured gardens
makes for a pleasant spot to glimpse rare kaka birds, as well as Helena Bays own lying
attractionan AgustaWestland AW109 helicopteras it comes in for a landing after a scenic
tour over the pristine Northland region. SUE WALLACE
CHRIS MCLENNAN
Track Stars
Around the world, new luxury locomotives are embarking on unforgettable journeys.
South Americas irst luxury sleeper train, the 24-cabin with a traditional bathroom of Japanese cypressas well
Belmond Andean Explorer (belmond.com), will make as a lounge, a dining carriage, and two glass-walled obser-
its inaugural trip in May across the high plains of the vatory cars. One- to three-day journeys allow passengers a
Peruvian Andes. One- and two-night journeys to and from deeper look at Japanese culture through visits to villages,
Cusco might include stops at the loating villages of Lake shrines, and onsen hot springs.
Titicaca, the condor-illed Colca Canyon, and the UNESCO
World Heritage Site Arequipa. En route, guests can sam- Indias fabled Deccan Odyssey (deccan-odyssey-india
ple local highland cuisine in two dining cars, sip pisco .com) recently relaunched with elegant new interiors and
sours in the lounge, and cozy up in handwoven alpaca an exterior painted in colorful Warli art. Itineraries, which
wool blankets on the panoramic-view observation deck. are available through the travel outitter Cox and Kings
(coxandkings.com), have also been upgraded to evoke the
A leisurely departure from Japans high-speed bullet trains, princely sojourns of decades past. Six immersive circuits
the new Train Suite Shiki-Shima (jreast.co.jp) will debut departing from Mumbai and Delhi traverse Indias cities
in May with rail itineraries through the forests, vineyards, and wilderness, with visits to the forts of Agra, the forests
and coastlines of Tohoku and Hokkaido. The 10-car train of Ranthambore, and the palaces of Udaipur, among other
ofers just 17 suitesincluding a master accommodation destinations. NORA WALSH
Grand Opening
At Home in London
SET ON A leafy Knightsbridge side street within a cluster of restored Victorian
townhouses, the Franklin (thefranklinlondon.com) is British to the core. Still,
the hotels old-school ambience does not preclude a modern edge, courtesy of
a 19-month renovation led by Anouska Hempel and completed last August.
The London designerwhose other local credits include the Grosvenor House
and the Blakes Hotelhas perfectly balanced the traditional and the contem-
porary with details like wrought-iron furnishings and sleek Carrara marble. A
residential style pervades throughout: In lieu of a formal lobby, visitors ind a
host of guest-only retreats, from a plush velvet library to an intimate well-being
area with a Turkish hammam. Remaining utterly English, however, is the hotels
restaurant overlooking the rather secret Egerton Gardens. SANDRA RAMANI
Please inquire about our fly free and Stay & Save offers.
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Beyond Grace
A new wave of resorts is tempting travelers to rethink Turks and Caicos.
THERES A REASON everyone who travels with resort-style amenities, including a it-
to the Turks and Caicos Islands stays on ness center, a yoga pavilion, personal chefs
Grace Bay. The sand is floury white, the and butlers, and water sports such as snor-
sea is clear as gin, and most of the resorts, keling and kayaking. Close by on serene
lined cheek by jowl, share this paradisiacal Long Bay Beach, the Shore Club (theshore
stretch. Of course, the price one pays for clubtc.com) has stepped into the spotlight
following the flock is obvious: Privacy, a as Turks and Caicos irst new large-scale
premium in any tropical destination, is in luxury resort to open in almost a decade.
short supply. For those who want to ven- Debuted in December, the 110-room prop-
ture beyond the Grace Bay crowds, a few erty leaves little reason for of-site excursions,
new options are opening up along the with four pools, ive bars and restaurants, a
Caribbean nations less populatedbut no sprawling spa and fitness complex, and
less picturesquebeaches. a childrens club. Meanwhile, for island-
The remote Beach Enclave North Shore hoppers its all about unspoiled South Caicos,
(beachenclave.com) has been luring trav- where the new Sailrock Resort (sailrock
TOP: STEVE PASSMORE
elers to Providencialess lesser-known north- Shore Club resort.com) opened its doors in January,
ern coast since opening in November on a bringing modern accommodations (17 suites
quiet stretch of Babalua Beach. Comprising and expansive terraces overlooking the and villas) and plenty of adventure (conch
just nine four- and ive-bedroom villaseach seathe 10-acre private community com- diving, Hobie Cat sailing, and ishing) to the
with an ininity-edge pool, a chefs kitchen, bines residential-style accommodations sleepy and secluded southern isle. J.C.
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Yao Ming
The larger-than-life athlete aims to make a big
impact with his latest venture.
YAO MING WOULD rather not talk about himself. But the eight-time NBA all-star, Olympian, and
member of Times 100 Most Inluential People club opens up a bit when the subjects are ine
wine and philanthropy. At 36, he is an accomplished vintner and inluential activist, and last
November he combined these two passions with a special release of Yao Family Wines 2014
Napa Crest Red Wine. The limited-edition bottling commemorates his 10-year partnership with
WildAida global nonproit dedicated to ending the illegal trade in elephant tusks, rhino horns,
and other wildlife partswith all proceeds going directly to the organization.
Yao released his irst wine in 2011, the same year he retired from basketball. His St. Helena,
Calif., operationwhich produces about 4,500 cases per yearis by no means a vanity project,
with Yao playing an active role developing wines that have earned lofty praise (including a score
of 95 from Robert Parker for the 2010 Yao Ming Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon). Last year,
he expanded the winery and opened a hospitality center with private tasting rooms and lounges.
Robb Report caught up with the 7-foot-6-inch entrepreneur to talk vintages, conservation, and
more. LISA SWEETINGHAM
Whats the philosophy behind Yao Family before the winemakeryou know what I mean
Wines? [laughing]. He is a very experienced guy; he
Drinking wine is more than just the drinking knows Napa.
and tasting. Its about a shared experience, the
time we spend together. When we are drink- You both must feel proud of the praise
ing, we talk about our lives, our jobs, our stress, your wines have received.
our joy, and many things about life. We have Obviously [the Robert Parker score] was
a saying that every empty bottle is full of our encouragement for us. It shows that people
experience. Also, for the label we designed, love our wine and thats great for us. But still,
we use Chinese characters, but instead of the our focus is to explain our understanding of
modern ones we use today, it is ancient char- the wine and how we make it diferent than
acters from more than 1,000 years ago. It is yesterday, than before. You dont want to get
almost like using Latin. there and say, I want to do this in a totally
diferent way. You have to respect the tradi-
How involved are you in the winemaking tion of the Napa Valley. But I believe that each
KRISTIAN SCHMIDT
Napa Crest in
November, with all
out of this, too.
proceeds benefiting What advice do you have for
WildAid. During the ilming of the those considering a new direction
documentary The End of the or second act?
Wild, in which you went on a I am still very young for giving advice.
fact-inding mission in Africa to I dont want to misguide people. I am
root out poaching, you came still making mistakes. But I want to
upon the slaughtered bodies of say: Mistakes, sometimes, you cannot
elephants and a rhino. How did avoid them in your life. But dont let
that afect your mission? mistakes be taken in vain. Learn from
It is hard to explain, because when mistakes. Thats how we grow up.
feedback through the Bilstein con- the rear hatch can swallow two sets of
tinuously adaptive damping system. clubs or loads of luggage. Sartorial types
Sport Plus transforms the DB11 into a no- will appreciate Aston Martins bespoke
On her: Herms compromise sports car that exploits the approach to the opulent interior. You
jacket and pants power and potential of the entire drive- can choose from a vast palette of leather
(hermes.com);
train. In all three modes, the electronic and trim colors and a variety of textures
Giuseppe
Zanotti heels
rack-and-pinion power steering is quick to specify a cabin thats tailor-made to
(giuseppezanotti and precise, making the car feel even your taste.
design.com). lighter than its 3,902-pound dry weight. Technology updates include auto-park
On him: Herms With its rip-snorting exhaust note, deep assist and a 360-degree-view camera that
suit, cashmere
reserves of torque, and lightning-fast tur- keeps you from having to crane your neck
V-neck knit top,
and cashmere
bos, the DB11 has a personality with a when you shift into reverse. Aston Martin
cardigan; Ralph delightfully wicked twist. It is equipped has partnered with Daimler, the parent
Lauren shoes with the aforementioned active torque company of Mercedes-Benz, to incorpo-
(ralphlauren.com). vectoring, sensible electronic safety gov- rate a new 12-inch thin-ilm-transistor
Stylist: Milka Prica;
ernors, wholly competent brakes (6-piston (TFT) LCD for the dash, and a new, cen-
stylists assistant:
Patricia Basil.
in front, 4-piston with steel rotors in trally mounted 8-inch TFT screen for
back), and sticky Bridgestone tires on the navigation and entertainment sys-
20-inch wheels. Nevertheless, its quick tems. You control them with a rotary dial
to remind you that traction is in the right or an optional touchpad. (Good riddance
foot of the beholder. Rear-wheel drive and to the vexing and antiquated satnav sys-
all that power make for an entertaining tem it replaces.) Aston Martin also ofers
time behind the wheel. Some drivers may a 1,000-watt Bang & Olufsen audio sys-
ind it challenging, but most will agree tem as an option, because your favorite
that the DB11 is a blast to drive fast. Bond theme song should sound as good
The cabin is larger than the DB9s, but as the DB11 looks.
while Aston Martin calls this car a 2+2,
no adult can it in the rear seats. However, Aston Martin, astonmartin.com
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PARIS
Kilian Hennessy
A seventh-generation member of Frances famous Cognac clan,
Kilian Hennessy might have easily focused on the family busi-
ness. Instead, the Sorbonne graduate, now 45, carved out his
own niche as a perfumer: He founded By Kilian (bykilian.com)
in 2007 and eventually caught the attention of the New York
based Este Lauder Companies, which acquired his fragrance
brand last year (he still serves as creative director). Just as
refined as Hennessys nose is his sartorial taste, as seen in his
preference for a perfectly cut dress shirt, a tuxedo jacket, and
a pair of jeans. A true Frenchman, his style is redolent of mini-
malist elegance and quiet luxury. PAIGE REDDINGER
Savoir Faire
Parisian men innately have a sense of style. They have a natural
sense for what can be worn with what and what cannot. As a man,
there are a few rules you should follow. For example, you cannot
wear brown shoes with a blue suit. You also dont mix prints. If you
are wearing a shirt with polka dots, you cannot wear a tie with
polka dots. You dont wear white socks with a suit, and you dont
wear short socks where you can see the hair of the legs with a suit.
Those are a few mistakes that a man of style in Paris would never
make. And it seems a little bit obvious, but its true that whenever
you go outside of Paris, these are the typical mistakes that you
see everywhere.
Tailor Made
Traditionally, there are English-cut suits and Italian-cut suits. The
French tend to wear one or the other. But of course, over the last
10 years there is the new silhouette from France, which is the Hedi Feet Forward
Slimane silhouette he created for Dior Homme. He really invented If Im looking for dressy shoes, when Im wearing a three-piece suit
the ultra-skinny silhouette that didnt exist beforevery tight for example, then I usually wear Berluti. When Im wearing jeans
pants, a very tight jacket, no big shoulders, and skinny lapels. and a jacket, I like to be in boots. I have boots from Hedi Slimane
That is really the most modern silhouette today, but I will say for Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, and Christian Louboutin.
it is rare to see men over 50 wearing that kind of suit.
Shirts Required
Personal Best I get all of my shirts custom-made by my tailor in Paris. I go to JLR
I prefer to wear a skinnier silhouette. I have jackets from Paris, which is a bespoke shirt store on 50 boulevard Malesherbes.
Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, and bespoke You have all the cuffs and all of the necks in the world, and the
jackets from Savile Row. They are mostly tuxedo jack- shirts are really fitted according to your taste.
ets, and I usually wear them with skinny jeans. But
sometimes I like to have a bit more of a shoulder, so I Great Time
like to have a jacket thats a bit closer to the waist. It Cartier is by far my favorite brand. I have one that is
makes my shoulders appear a bit bigger. My style is more for everyday and that is the Cartier Santos 100
very simple: I always wear jeans, boots, white shirts, with a silver frame and black crocodile leather strap
and jackets. When I go out, nine times out of 10 Im in in matte, of course. And then I have a Cartier Tank
a tuxedo jacket. with a gold frame with the same black leather strap.
Getting Dressed
I like to mix my love for vintage with Italian timeless clas-
sic style. I like to call it gypsy-classic.
A Cut Above
My favorite tailor in Milan is Rubinacci, a family of tai-
lors with a long history. Luca, the new generation, is
extremely talented and also a very good friend of mine,
so we have fun while he makes my suits.
In His Shoes
Iliprandithis store has the best selection of my favor-
ite English and American shoes. Stefano Giulini is also
a good friend. Every time I go shopping there it is a
nice opportunity to have interesting conversations and
exchange ideas.
Buon Appetito
For a nice meat dinner, I recommend the Argentinian res-
Alessandro Squarzi
taurant El Carnicero or La Quarta Carbonaia. The best
fish dinner in the city is at the Langosteria Bistrot. I also
love having lunch at the lovely Bacaro del Sambuco.
True Romance
Potafiori, without a doubt. Its both a flower shop and a
restauranta flower bistro where you can have lunch
or dinner in a picturesque setting while listening to old-
fashioned music.
From top: Alessandro
Squarzi, Mercedes- Home Away from Home
Benz G-wagen, For a laid-back and easy stay, I would recommend the
Rubinacci, Piaget Yard boutique hotel. Of course the Bulgari Hotel is also
Altiplano 38 mm watch, very niceI often go there for happy hour. And the Straf
the Yard hotel. Hotel is very fashionable.
Point A to Point B
To work, I drive a hybrid Range Rover Evoque Autobi-
ography. For fun, I drive a Mercedes-Benz G-wagen 63.
And when I have time, I take out for a ride my old lady, a
1955 unrestored [Porsche] Speedster.
Dialed In
I have a great passion for watches and have a small
collection. I like to change them often. I wear both vin-
tage and new ones. I have watches from Rolex, Patek
Philippe, and Omega. Lately, Ive bought a Piaget Alti-
plano 38 mm, which I find very elegant.
TOP: STEFANO COLETTI
Very Treasured
My dads camel coat, an evergreen piece that every
man should have in his closet.
London Style
Its more modern again. In the 1970s we had an extraor-
dinary peacock revolution. Then we retreated back to
traditional clothes like covert coats. Happily, theres
now more innovation, partly because of Londons mul-
ticulturalism, partly due to greater informality.
Savile Row
Ive been here for 11 years, and its really smartened
up. Some is overly commercial, but the great tailoring
houses remain wedded to making the best handmade
clothes for men.
Favorite Things
Nortons [Norton & Sons] for suits and shirts, Clever-
leys [George Cleverley] for shoes, Locks [Lock & Co.
Hatters] for hats, Lobbs [John Lobb] for shoes, Turn-
bull & Asser for shirts, Roja Dove for perfume, and Bur-
lington Arcade for all manner of things.
Shopping Around
St. Jamess is the great shopping area. From boots to
hats to fine wines, theres everything you need. Berry
Bros. & Rudd [a wine and spirits shop] is my favorite; it
is like a Dickensian time capsule.
On the Move
I live in South London and cycle into Mayfair every day.
I love cycling. Theres nothing like cycling down the
Mall, to St. Jamess Park. Stop on the bridge here with
Buckingham Palace to one side and its magical, as if
Disney had created it.
City View
Its sad that rents are pushing creative people out, and
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We ensure the cut is subtly moved forward and think
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From top: Patrick Grant,
jackets have had their day. But ultimately clothes
Turnbull & Asser shirt,
should reflect the man. Its personality that matters in
Berry Bros. & Rudd, St.
dressing.
Jamess Park, Roja Dove
A Midsummer Dream
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fragrance, John Lobb shoe.
Its not complicated. Wear a beautifully cut jacket and
everything will be fine.
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Marcus Samuelsson
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is not only the winner of two James
Beard Awards for his past artistry at Midtowns Aquavit, but
also the citys undisputed king of soul food thanks to his Red
Rooster Harlem restaurant. Born in Ethiopia and raised in
Sweden, the renowned restaurateur and author (he owns 13
restaurants and has written six books) has become part of
the fabric of Harlems hip scene, where his cuisine and Red
Rooster itself pay tribute to the neighborhoods history: The
walls are lined with rotating works by local and notable con-
temporary artists. In his personal style, Samuelsson shows
a knack for mixing bright colors and prints with an eclectic
array of bow ties, hats, and scarvessartorial ensembles as
creative as his concoctions in the kitchen. P.R.
Fashion Plate
I always think of my style in terms of my African heritage for
prints; I think about my Scandinavian roots in terms of design
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ness owners and style icons to hustlers, artists, and even dish-
washers, so my scope is large. I mix my stuff up, so I can have
a nice scarf and wear it with a pair of rough kitchen pants. I
can rock that. In terms of more business attire, I would then
play it very plain with some fun accessories, like a tie, a tie bar,
or gloves.
Buying Time
I shop all over. I like to do high-low. I can buy something from
a street vendor or Louis Vuitton. Today Im wearing sneakers
with some rugged jeans and a Louis Vuitton top with a David
Hammond hat, and my socks are an African print. Thats what
From top: Marcus Samuelsson, speaks to me in terms of color, prints, and aesthetics. I get a
Harlem Haberdashery, Louis Vuitton lot of my African prints from the street vendors in Harlem.
suit from the spring/summer
2017 collection, Samuelsson at Red Recent Find
Rooster Harlem, African prints. At Harlem Haberdashery I picked up a really beautiful Chinese
patterned jacket thats almost like a Yankees baseball jacket,
and a beautiful handmade hat from one of the hatmakers here
in Harlem. I try to support my local guys in the neighborhood.
Closet Favorites
I have a really old-school Christian Dior jacket and a pant-
suit from the 70s thats amazing. And then I have a beautiful
three-piece suit from Louis Vuitton thats old-school vintage.
They dont make them like that anymore.
Smart Style
The Japanese have a genuine love of design
that is rivaled in few, if any, cities to this
degree. There is also a curiosity and high
level of education among consumers. We like
to study and we like to study fashion, which
explains why there are so many influential
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Higuchi on Jingumae is a high-quality Japanese restaurant
in a quiet location. The menu is based on the catch of the
day, so its always a fixed menu. One of their special dishes
is served using a burnt stone as a plate, so the food cooks as
you are eating it.
Music Man
On the wall of PB, a bar in Nishi-Azabu known for its record
collection, there are always record covers displayed as a
quiz for visitors; you have to guess the theme the records
have in common. Mr. Fukuda, the owner, plays records for
the customers from the 1970s and 80s, like James Taylor
and Hall and Oatesa very good choice.
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130 Anchors Aloft
A London penthouse moors the glamorous essence of
art deco transatlantic cruisers high above Hyde Park.
BY JORGE S. ARANGO > PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAL BAGINSKI
DEPARTMENTS
123 Design Seen
Golden goblets for a Champagne lifestyle, a pendant
light that looks sharp, an iconic chair reinterpreted for
the outdoors, and more.
155
Goblets of Fire
Siegers new Ca dOro collection infuses every sip with wit and light.
Brothers Christian and Michael Sieger aim to imbue each of their designs, be it hand-cut silk
ties or objets dart, with a spark of their personal joie de vivre. In partnership with 270-year-old ine porce-
lain manufacturer, Frstenberg, the German duo designed these gossamer-thin Sip of Gold vessels ($138
to $229 apiece). Michael Sieger, the creative half of the brand (sieger-germany.com), drew his inspiration
from a gift given to him by his wife: a classic silver goblet that soon became one of his favorite personal
pieces. Twenty-four-karat gold rims the handmade porcelain goblets and coats their insides, elevating the
drinking experience by creating a playful illusion: When illed with Champagne in particular, the tumblers
appear to be illed with a sparkling liquid gold. They come in graphical black and white stripes, dots, and
checks as well as solid black or white with elaborate relief patterns. A 99 percent platinum edition is also
available. [ JANICE OLEARY ]
GHIDINI 1961
Launched last spring as a partnership between Italian brass
maker Ghidini Guiseppe Bosco and award-winning designer Ste-
fano Giovannoni, the Ghidini 1961 collection combines artisanal
craft with witty, forward-thinking design that winks at the past.
The latest collection, which focuses on copper, tapped a multitude
of acclaimed designers including Nika Zupanc, Richard Hutten,
and Andrea Branzi to recast their gold and silver pieces in the
of-the-moment inish. Of particular note is Zupancs palm-
frond-shaped Florida bowl (shown, $300), which calls to mind
lush Miami parties of the 1950s and 60s. ghidini1961.com
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With her second collection for Arteriors, Windsor Smith combines modern materials
and inishes with hand-forged metals to create a look with modern lair that still nods to
the techniques and craftsmanship of days gone by. This Dolma Dining table ($13,500)
takes the delicate and airy weave of basketry and renders it in cast aluminum plated
with polished brass. A circular glass top showcases the jewel of a base, allowing its geo-
metric drama to shine through. arteriorshome.com [ J.O. ]
Elworthy Studio
The San Franciscobased companys
new fabric and wallpaper collection,
Clair Obscur, by artist Kate Miller blends
printmaking and painting techniques
with photography to create wallpapers
and textiles with an edge of the
enigmatic. The eco-friendly designs are
offered in a palette of inky blacks, earth
tones, metallic, teal, and faded pink at
the Quintus showrooms in the Pacific
Design Center in Los Angeles and the
San Francisco Design Center.
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Laufen
To create an innovative space
for Madrids architects and
designers, Swiss bathroom
experts Laufen enlisted the
highly acclaimed designer
Patricia Urquiola. The resulting
showroom, which opened in
November, spans nearly 2,200
square feet of a historic villa
and displays Laufens luxurious
bath wares across two levels.
Urquiola used marble, onyx,
mirrors, resin, and oak to frame
the companys designs, and
she defined each show space
by outlining the villas various
rooms with black iron pipes
upgraded with galvanized gold
finishes. laufen.com [ P.N. ]
ANCHORS
ALOFT
A London penthouse moors the glamorous essence of
art deco transatlantic cruisers high above Hyde Park.
BY JORGE S. ARANGO PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAL BAGINSKI
Making an Entrance
The entry and hallway dazzle guests with opulent surfaces, Saint Laurent marbles is echoed in sycamore inlays of a
clean lines, bespoke furnishings, and art. This space, says Ruhlmann-like Macassar ebony chest (below) designed
Tomlinson, was designed as a generous processional route by the Winch team, which included Tomlinson, as well
through the apartment. We encouraged the clients to view as principal Andrew Winch and interiors experts Selina
it as a gallery for displaying their artwork. The foyers McCabe and Alex Hutchison. At the end of the corridor
marble panel of orchids by Marc Quinn is breathtaking, leading to private quarters is a work by minimalist painter
especially when lit by 96 etched-glass cylinders commis- Tadaaki Kuwayama (bottom right). Its eye-catching hue
sioned from the Czech irm Crystal Caviar (top right). can be found in other spaces in the home, from the family
The circular pattern of a loor of white statuario and Noir rooms coffee table to lampshades and seating.
A Sound Design
For various spaces, the Winch Design team took a page
from deco masters such as Ren Lalique, Jean Dupas (both
of whom produced decorative elements for the Normandie),
and Edgar Brandt, creating stylized wall panels of jes-
monite, a luminous gypsum-based material. The one (left)
in an intimate piano suite adjacent to the formal lounge
sports deer and birds amidst tropical foliage. The room
(below) is often used as a secondary lounge for large
family gatherings, says Tomlinson. The geometric-patterned
ceiling ixture presiding over the room is another custom
design. The room is paneled in black American walnut
trimmed with polished nickel and laser etched with a leaf
pattern to reference the trees of the park beyond, he says.
The team set an Yves Klein gold leafilled coffee table in a
deco-inspired frame. Above the sofa hangs an embroidered
Raqib Shaw work acquired from White Cube Bermondsey.
And the custom piano, made by Paris-based Pleyel, features
ring patterns that relate to the loor motif in this room
as well as the overlapping circles of the silk carpet in the
formal lounge.
Deco Dining
The owners, a fortysomething professional couple with two
preteens, entertain lavishly, which made a dining table that
comfortably seats 18 a necessity rather than an extrava-
gance. It is a custom piece of black walnut with gold-leafed
wood rib detailing on its perimeter, and its chairs feature an
embroidered motif on their backs inspired by a prominent
deco pattern. The arrangement of the room models the art
deco emphasis on symmetry. Prague-based Lasvit created
the spectacular chandelier overhead. Credenzas of Macas-
sar ebony with brass inlay, also bespoke, are crowned with
slabs of Portoro gold marble. The whole room is wrapped
in an eglomise treatment that resembles guilloche, popular-
ized by the French jeweler Faberg. Against this, another
jesmonite panel strongly recalls the famous LOasis screen
of iron and brass created by deco metal master Edgar
Brandt in 1924 for the Exposition Internationale des Arts
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Captains Quarters
Tomlinson and his colleagues nestled the master bed
(above) in a niche of custom-designed and colored
fabric from Humphries Weaving Company, bordered in
ruched red velvet. Below the ireplaces dramatic book-
matched marble slabs are sections of luted wood that
has been water gilded in white gold, a detail that also
surrounds the bottom half of the structural column. At
the foot of the bed is a customized Talay settee from
Amy Somerville. The whole composition rests atop a
shimmery silk rug with a subtle deco-inspired fan pat-
tern. The room includes a bath (left) with a vanity made
from rippled walnut. Statuario marble covers the vanity
and loor, where Noir Marquina marble inlay creates
a tailored look. Collier Webb sconces light the scene.
The designers added still another layer of detail with an
interlocking etched pattern on the mirror, uniting the
room with the pleasing geometric symmetry employed
so elegantly throughout the home.
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n summer, wildlowers stipple the mountain slopes To forge his vision of living in harmony with the land, the
of Montanas Gallatin County, not far from Bozeman. homeowner turned to Studio H. Design, a Bozeman irm
The region is home to brooks lowing with trout and noted for its mountain modern aesthetic and its philosophy
layers of hillsides and jagged peaks. The unmarred that both the land and the client should dictate design direc-
waterfront terrain inspired the owner of this home tion. Studio owner and lead architect Nate Heller built his
to purchase 300 acres within the glade where the Gallatin approach upon insights gleaned from the owner, who spent
River forks. One could say his appreciation for land was more than two summers on the site, residing in a tentlike
an occupational hazard, having owned a landscape devel- structure to determine the ideal section to break ground.
opment company in Southern California for more than 30 Heller says, He knew where the prevailing winds were,
years. As passionate about the land itself as the opportuni- where the views were, where the sun path was, and what
ties it afforded for hunting and ishing, he saw the spot as he wanted to see. He knew everything about the property.
the perfect place to build a vacation property to enjoy with A recessed area of the valley was chosen for the 4,000-
his three adult children and outdoorsy friends. square-foot main residence and two 1,200-square-foot
cabins. Heller and his team pushed 12 feet below bedrock that retract into hidden pockets. Each spans 8 feet by 10
and removed a side of a hill to discreetly tuck the house into feet, a large format for the company that required special
the landscape. Secondary spaces dominate the hill-facing fabrication and transport from Italy.
walls inside the home, insulating it in the winter and keep- A custom seed mix based on the locations assortment
ing interiors cool during summer months. In those warmer of switchblade grasses and other vegetation was created so
months, the home is swept with light and a southwesterly that the cantilevered rooftops could meld with their sur-
breeze from the 10 lift-and-slide glass panels from Brombal roundings year-round. The houses change along with the
season, explains Heller. When you come in spring, the
roofs are green and vibrant and match the ground, and in
the fall, the roofs are brown and blend right in. Further
camoulage includes the use of siding made from ipe wood,
a fast-growing hardwood from South America. Heller and
his team left it raw so that with time the exterior will natu-
rally gray to fuse seamlessly into the hillside.
The genius of this residence comes not only from its
hiding-in-plain-sight design, but also from its vantage point
as a frame for the dramatic landscape. The homes living
room extends a 270-degree view of the mountainous hori-
zon. The east cabin looks downriver to the iconic Spanish
Peaks in the west, while the west cabin faces eastward
toward the Bridger and Beartooth ranges.
Interiors, a collaboration between the owner and Studio
H. Design, have a rustic elegance exempliied by pieces
such as Jane Hallworths Ishmael loor lamp, which dangles
between Timothy Oulton cowhide chairs anchored next to
a custom steel ireplace by Stv in the spacious great room.
The opposite wings poolside saloon features Hallworths
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smaller, but it is just
as chic as that of
the main home, with
a trio of Blackman
Cruzs Molar stools
pulling up to a
breakfast bar.
TOP: Windows dominate in the west cabins master bedroom, giving inhabitants views of the Bridger and Beartooth ranges. Above the bed hangs
Jane Hallworths Haunt pendant. BOTTOM: A birch-tree half wall, designed by Studio H. Design and installed by Bozeman-based Earth Elements,
divides the living room in the main residence. Jan Pauwelss Universe chandelier for Quasar hovers above the dining table.
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Puccis Playspace
Furniture designer Ralph Pucci riffs on his new Los Angeles showroom.
R
alph pucci is known for his luxurious What are some emerging trends in furniture design?
furnishings that celebrate quality in material Furniture should add a unique ambience to a room.
and design. Yet his New York and Miami More designers are going in that direction while using
showrooms (ralphpucci.net) eschew grandi- classic materials of the pastbronze, parchment, lac-
osity in favor of raw, open spaces where he can create quer, stonein a forward-thinking way.
a unique canvas to showcase his thoroughly modern
mash-up of decorative arts, photography, and fashion. What do you collect?
His new Los Angeles location, set to open in March in Im not someone who has a lot of stuff around the
a 1920s building that once housed a puppetry school house. But I do like booksI have thousands of books
and a dance studio, gives Pucci even more room to, as at my home and in my ofice. I also love jazz, so I collect
he says, have fun. With nearly 15,000 square feet, jazz records and play them on my turntable. We just
wraparound skylights, a truss ceiling, and a courtyard, did a jazz show fund-raiser at the New York showroom
the space will have even more room to display work with John Pizzarelli and Christian McBride beneitting
from his stable of designers, including Herv Van der the music education fund of Jazz House Kids. I want to
Straeten, Patrick Naggar, Jim Zivic, and Lianne Gold. do something similar in our new Los Angeles location.
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aliction of the overly self-involved,
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Azimut Grandes three new ive-stateroom design is unique for notes Ferrante. We created a
launches have propelled the Italian yachts below 100 feet, says Federico contemporary design with a huge
builders large-yacht collection Ferrante, president of Azimut-Benetti amount of glazing, including loor-
forward in the space of a year. Azimut USA. The 95s proportions are those to-ceiling windows, for a seamless
Grandes new 95RPH, launched of a much larger yacht. connection between the indoors
last year, and the 27 METRI and 35 Maximizing space was the common and outdoors. Add a full beach
METRI, which will debut this year, theme across all three yachts. Stefano club, opening balcony in the owners
incorporate much wider bodies and Righini, Azimuts exterior designer, suite, twin Jacuzzis, and 20 percent
interior volumes than the yachts they and interior designer Salvagni stronger fuel eficiency, thanks to its
are replacing. Architetti used the extra space to wave-piercing hull, and the Azimut 35
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its prowess is evident across platforms with interiors from Azimut Grandes new interior and exterior spaces.
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future new builds in the superyacht for custom projects with the latest To that end, customization and
sector will exhibit more unique technologies to make the most forward thinking will remain the
designs and incorporate highly eficient yachts possible. guiding principles for Oceanco as
technical solutions for complex The next 3 to 5 years will also it continues to build the Perfect
projects. Dirk de Jong, Oceancos attract clients from outside the Yacht for each owner, just as it has
Director of Design and Innovation, yachting industry who want to for more than a quarter of a century.
says that recent Oceanco projects incorporate their lifestyles into their
have already revealed those trends. new yachts. They will bring their BuiltByOceanco.com
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will embrace even more forward themselves enjoying yachting, says
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The 35 METRI, for instance, Sunseeker, the U.K. yacht superyachts last year, the customer demand, including
will have 25 percent more builder that has been an 95 Yacht, 116 Yacht, and the Predator 68, a stealthy
volume because of its wider innovator in design and new- 131 Yacht, all to great express yacht with a huge
beam than the Azimut Grande model launches since 1969, acclaim. The 95 was awarded sunroof that transforms into
115 it will replace. The last year celebrated 100 Robb Reports Best of the an open yacht. The company
modern interiors by Achille over 100. The name signiies Best award for its innovative also recently launched the
Salvagni combine hardwoods the 100 superyachts over tri-deck master suite. new Manhattan 66, following
like oak and mahogany 100 feet that Sunseeker has This year, it continues the huge success of its best-
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Ferretti Group has revolutionized International Boat Show. The walk-in closet, and separate head
the yachting industry. Its Ferretti Italian brand recently showcased and shower)will be the next big
Yachts, Pershing, Riva, Custom its new 450 at Yachts Miami Beach. leap forward for the builder. This
Line, Itama, CRN, and Mochi- The newest Ferretti is a perfect cutting-edge design will be launched
Craft brands have been category example of the groups forward in the fall.
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EFORE THE RAIN resumed, the other media mem-
bers and I were treated to espressos and torrone and
then hurried out of the garage and onto the pit lane
at Northern Californias Sonoma Raceway. There, a group
of driving instructors waited beside a line of Alfa Romeo
The Giulia Giulias that included examples of the Quadrifoglio, the
Quadrifoglio, the $72,000 high-performance variant of the brands new sedan.
high-performance
Each Quadrifoglio was adorned with the namesake four-
variant of Alfa
Romeos new
leaf-clover badge that has been the emblem of Alfa Romeo
sedan, went on racecars since the early 1920s and has denoted its sportiest
sale in December or most luxurious production cars since the early 1960s.
with a starting My instructor, Federico, motioned for me to get into the
price of $72,000.
passenger seat; however, before I could, another instructor
Carat Weight
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Excellent The Giulia takes its name from the lightweight, high-powered sedan
that Alfa Romeo produced from 1962 until 1978.
approached and initiated a heated exchange Romeo unveiled in the summer of 2015,
in Italian. As he spoke, he gestured at the is an important car for the brand. The
right front tire, but whatever he was say- brand left the U.S. market in 1995, and
ing, it didnt prevent Federico from hop- since returning, it had ofered only the
ping into the car and starting the engine. 8C (through a handful of U.S. Maserati
Federico buried the gas pedal as we dealerships, beginning in 2008) and 4C
entered the front straight, the acceleration (starting in 2014), both relatively low-volume
pinning me to my seat. The Giulia Quadri- sports cars. Now it has entered the highly
foglios 505 hp biturbo V-6 engine is the competitive midsize-luxury-sedan
most powerful ever for an Alfa Romeo pro- segmentwith a model that takes its
duction car. Together with a lightweight name from the lightweight, high-powered
Start with an evaluation from GIA and your architecture that includes aluminum doors sedan that the company produced from 1962
and a carbon-iber hood and roof, it enables until 1978. Instead of tiptoeing back into the
diamonds quality is already conrmed. a zero-to-60-mph time of 3.8 seconds. sedan ring with an entry-level model, Alfa
No surprises. Just condence from the outset. The Giulia Quadrifoglio, which has a Romeo entered swinging. The line-topping
Look for GIA-graded diamonds and jewelers rear-wheel-drive coniguration, ofers more Giulia Quadrifoglio, which went on sale in
than just straightaway speed. It demon- December, is more powerful and faster than
who ofer them. 4Cs.GIA.edu strated its agility while climbing the hill its German rivals, the BMW 3 Series and
at turn 2 and crossing the blind crest into the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Its zero-to-60-
turn 3. The chassis is superbly stable, and mph time is a tenth of a second less than
the nearly 50/50 weight distribution the BMW M3s and two-tenths of a second
makes the car delightfully tossable. Alfa less than that of the Mercedes-AMG C63 S.
Romeo notes that at the Nrburgring Were taking a top-down approach,
Nordschleifethe German racetrack that explained Reid Bigland, the head of Alfa
serves as a proving ground for performance Romeo and Maserati (both brands are
vehiclesthe Giulia Quadrifoglio com- owned by Fiat). Instead of making a high-
pleted the fastest lap ever for a four-door performance car out of a base model, were
production sedan. Its time of 7 minutes starting with our top-of-the-line car.
and 32 seconds matched the mark set by The $38,000 base model and the $40,000
Porsches 911 Turbo S sports car. Giulia Ti (turismo internazionale)which
The Giulia (and its variants), which Alfa features 18-inch aluminum wheels, wood
interior accents, and other upgrades
went on sale in January. Each is pow-
ered by an all-new 280 hp 2-liter
direct-injected, turbocharged inline 4.
Later this year, for the 2018 model
year, Alfa Romeo will expand its lineup
even further by ofering various vari-
ants of the Stelvio, a midsize SUV.
When we returned to the pits after
a lap around the 12-turn, 2.5-mile
track, the passenger-side front tire
was smoking. Maybe Federico should
have listened to his colleague. But
no harm was done, and after a tire
change it was my turn to get into the
drivers seat. However, a light mist
was now falling, making the pave-
ment too slick for any driver to push
the Giulia to its limits. Nevertheless,
Federico, from the passenger seat,
ensured that I got a good sense of the
cars capabilities. His English is lim- natural and not enhanced through
ited, and so his instructions consisted the speaker system the way that those
mostly of just three words: wait, of some other brands cars are.
brake, and gas. The last word he often Although the Giulia Quadrifoglio
repeatedloudly: Gas, gas, gas, gas! is a high-performance vehicle, a road
While the hard acceleration tickled drive after the track time showed that
the pit of my stomach, the 8-speed ZF it can also serve well as a daily driver.
automatic transmission shifted seam- It has enough space for luggage and
lessly. Drivers who still like to row passengers, though the rear seats are BY THE NUMBERS
through gears will bemoan the fact snug, as they are in other cars of this
that Alfa Romeo isnt offering the size. Leather upholstery is standard,
manual-transmission option in the and the instrument panel includes 1906 Year the French investor and automobile
manufacturer Alexandre Darracq established
Societ Anonima Italiana Darracq (SAID), the
U.S. market; the brands market an attractive and well-integrated company that became Alfa Romeo in 1918.
research predicted that less than 1 per- wide-screen display.
cent of buyers would want it. The We sped west toward the Paciic, 24 Horsepower rating for the companys first
racecar, which campaigned in the 1911
optional carbon-ceramic brakes deliv- piercing the curtains of mist that Targa Florio.
ered a big initial bite, and the adaptive hung on the road between the vine-
suspension, when set in dynamic yards, where the colors of the leaves 1923 Year Ugo Sivocci won the Targa Florio in an
Alfa Romeo Targa Florio RL adorned with a
four-leaf clover for good luck; Sivocci died
mode, ofered enough slip to let the had turned crimson, amber, and later that year at Monza, during practice for
back end slide around a little while gold. We turned north at Highway 1 the Italian Grand Prix.
still keeping us in check. The track and wound through groves of euca-
was too wet for race mode, which min- lyptus trees on the blufs above the 3 Points in the white frame around the
quadrifoglio logo; the original cloverleaf was
framed by a square, but Alfa Romeo changed
imizes intervention from the elec- ocean. At the town of Bodega Bay, it to a triangle after Sivoccis death.
tronic stability control. (The driver in we stopped at a restaurant to shuck
front of us may have been testing the and eat fresh oysters. Other custom- 1963 Year Alfa Romeo introduced the Giulia Ti
Super, the first production car bearing a
race mode when he took the Zanardi ers on their way in and out of the quadrifoglio.
line through the mud at turn 9a.) restaurant took notice of the Giulia
The Giulias steering wheel is thin, where it sat in the parking lot. They 0 Production four-door sedans that have
posted a faster lap time at the Nrburgring
Nordschleife than the Giulia Quadrifoglio.
making it easy to wrap even small may not have known what kind of
hands around it. The steering system
ofered plenty of feedback without
car they were looking at, but in an
area saturated with cars bearing
505 Horsepower rating for the Giulia Quadrifoglios
biturbo V-6, the most powerful engine ever
for an Alfa Romeo production car.
feeling overly heavy while we threaded roundels and three-pointed stars, it
the S turns. Just as satisfying was the stood as an attractive alternative.
exhaust systems growl, which Alfa
Romeo engineers say is completely Alfa Romeo, alfaromeousa.com
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ART // AUCTION // DESIGN
Of Two Minds
Masters of 20th-century art
meet on the auction block.
Abstract expressionism is hav-
ing a reunion. Mark Rothko and
Robert Rauschenbergtwo
artists known for very diferent
approaches to the postWorld
War II art movementwill
share the spotlight this spring
at Christies London (christies
.com) in a high-proile auction
of two inluential works.
Rothkos No. 1 (pictured),
painted in 1949 as the irst in a
series of 12, is an early example
of his signature style combining
blurred planes of vibrant color.
The canvas, which remained in
Rothkos personal collection
until his death in 1970, is esti-
mated to sell for more than
$10 million. Transom, by con-
trast, is a decisive example of
Rauschenbergs penchant for
nontraditional mediain this
case, silk-screen techniques
previously used only for com-
mercial purposes. The work
depicts incongruous images
of rooftop water towers, mili-
tary helicopters, and nude
women, and is expected to fetch
upwards of $4.9 million.
Fresh from a world tour, hav-
ing traveled from Hong Kong
to New York for side-by-side
exhibitions, the works are mak-
ing their last stop in London.
As two of 50-plus lots, they will
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The irst Lalique mascot Gerard Smith ever purchased turned out to be anything but.
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after purchasing it for roughly $1,500, he discovered it was a counterfeit. I did some
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womans head with windblown hair) and Naade (a blue-hued mermaid holding a sea-
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Prince George, the Duke of Kent, the crystal greyhound is the brands only known one-
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Champagne Bollinger
2005 Vieilles Vignes
Franaises
Few professionals today are as keenly
attuned to the subtleties of the market-
place for rare wine as Scott Torrence, The Proposition
Many great collections have quantities
vice president and senior wine specialist
of Bordeaux and Burgundy, but where
for the Americas at Christies. During his collectors ind the greatest growth poten-
tenure, Torrence has brought to sale a tial is in Champagne. The trend in the
number of important private collections, last ive years has been toward ultrapre-
including that of the heiress Doris Duke, mium cuves that are extremely unique.
and achieved the present record price of Bollinger, one of the great houses, has
long championed this concept of a
$474,000 for a 12-bottle case of Domaine
monocru bottling. Their Vieilles Vignes
de la Romane-Conti 1978 Romane- Franaises represents the pinnacle of
Conti. Currently, he believes the liquid what one can collect in Champagne. And
asset in the sights of todays savviest yet it remains largely unknown.
collectors is Bollingers 2005 Vieilles
Vignes Franaises Blanc de Noirs. The Selling Points
Bollinger really set the tone for this cate-
gory. The plot of land where this wine is
grown measures less than one acre, but
Bollingers 2005 what makes this walled vineyard very spe-
Vieilles Vignes cial is that the vines are on their own roots,
Franaises Blanc
whereas most vines have been grafted to
de Noirs, made
from the fruit of
American rootstock, which is resistant
pre-phylloxera to phylloxera, a louse that devastated
Pinot Noir vines, Europeanvineyardsinthe1870s.Forsome,
was produced Vieilles Vignes taps the old style of wines
in a vintage with
from the royal courts. Its kind of a unicorn.
exceptionally small
yields, enhancing
Theres really nothing else like it.
its rarity.
The Estimate
When 2005 was released [in 2014], it was
quoted at around [$975]. Because so few
[people] have bottles, when some do come
forward, theres signiicant interest. The
1990 vintage is still a fairly young wine,
and it is trading at around $1,800 a bottle.
And if we go back to a vintage that was
fairly abundant, such as 1979, which has
been traded four times since 2009, we see
that it last traded at $2,400. I would prob-
ably start that wine at $2,600 per bottle
today. We can reasonably expect the 2005
to reach those levels within 15 years.