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t is always a thrill to have a customer tell me about how the Donoho’s Jewellers box has a special place in their family traditions. For so many of our customers, it’s our box that they look for as a symbol of something really good to come. I’d like to think it’s because of all the care we put into choosing the right jewelry, our staff’s knowledge and helpfulness in finding the perfect gift, our heritage and good reputation in The Woodlands, and the fact that we truly care. It’s a real compliment to us every time a customer says “As soon as she saw that Donoho’s box, she got so excited!”

We feel blessed to have been a part of so many important moments in our clients’ lives over the past 35 years. If you have a reason to celebrate this holiday season, visit Donoho’s Jewellers and let us help you find the perfect way to mark it. Happy holidays!

Richard Van Der Dys, Store Director

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FEATURES

PUBLISHER STU NIFOUSSI

2 Welcome Letter EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

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C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R

Steve Glazer

HANS GSCHLIESSER

10 Who We Are:

INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR

Jordan Mack

BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

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Donoho’s Jewellers teamed up with Breitling to support the Insperity Invitational presented by United Healthcare. Proceeds from the tournament, which is played on The Woodlands Country Club Tournament Course, benefit local Houston charities. Here, Donoho’s Store Director Richard Van Der Dys presents a Breitling timepiece to the 2015 winner, Ian Woosnam.

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who we are

Steve

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Senior Gemologist

BY STACEY STATHULIS

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hen you have earned the nickname “the diamond whisperer” from your co-workers, that’s a definite signal of a certain level of ascendance in the jewelry industry. Sure, it’s a nickname, but for Steve Glazer it also earned him a vaunted Twitter hashtag.

“I had been helping a friend choose a diamond and a setting for his fiancée but because she worked with my wife, we had to be careful,” says Glazer. “While he was looking at the rings, she was posting things that she liked and I was able to help him find ‘the one.’ He knew it when he saw it.

“My friend had a whole plan about how he was going to propose. After it was all over, his fiancée posted online ‘You’ve designed the ring of my dreams. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! #thediamondwhisperer…’”

Glazer is a senior gemologist, repair department manager and sales manager at Donoho’s Jewellers, where he has worked for 14 years. He got his start in the jewelry business at a small store in Dallas selling gems, custom jewelry and mineral specimens.

He gained additional experience at Borsheim’s Fine Jewelry in Omaha, where he was part of the diamond buying team; he also sold high-end jewelry. Glazer moved on to Oklahoma City before ending up back in Dallas at a new store.

“It was difficult competing with the long-standing jewelers in the area,” he says, “and then I got a call from Donoho’s. They were about to build a 12,000-square-foot store in The Woodlands.”

Glazer’s education and travels all led him to the “diamondwhisperer” moniker. It began with his study at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Santa Monica, CA, where he took the Graduate Gemologist course of study that included diamonds, diamond grading, colored stones and colored stone identification. He also took courses in design, gemstone faceting and jewelry manufacturing arts.

“Classes were five days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but they would have to throw me out at the end of the day to make me go home,” remembers Glazer. “I was able to test more than 2,000 gemstones while at the GIA. The

more we could look at and test, the better we would be when we got into ‘the real world.’”

Glazer keeps his skills sharp by attending the American Gem Society (AGS) Conclave yearly for continuing education. There he attends lab classes, looking at new gems through the microscope, listening to speakers and more. In fact, Glazer is the AGS Guild President for the greater Houston area.

As a hobby, Glazer collects unique gemstones and those with unusual inclusions, so his work and hobby cross paths. Outside of the jewelry and gem arena, Glazer and his wife play golf, shoot and tend to a couple of aquariums.

He also likes to cook, eat and watch cooking shows on television.

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Jordan MACK

Jeweler & Goldsmith

BY STACEY STATHULIS

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ordan Mack is one of those rare and lucky people who discovered his passion in life at a very young age: nine years old, in fact. His interest in jewelry and goldsmithing was almost preordained, because of his family’s business (yes, jewelry) that at one time consisted of six stores in eastern Oregon. Several of his 12 (yes, you read that right) siblings influenced his education and upbringing in the jewelry business.

“I have been in the jewelry industry most of my life and still have many family members involved in the industry,” says Mack, who had mastered machine engraving of trophies, bracelets, plates and more at the tender age of 11.

By 14, Mack was sizing rings and handling chain repair and other benchwork. At 17, he had received additional training and was casting and setting stones. Mack then attended jewelry school and began his Gemological Institute of America (GIA) courses on diamonds.

“One of the most exciting projects I worked on was early on in my career,” recalls Mack, a native of Oregon who moved to Texas when he married his wife. “This gentleman worked for the CIA and he wanted a ring designed for him in such a way that it could contain five small gold coins stacked atop one another, but they had to be concealed. The coins had to be accessible from the bottom with a hidden lever so he could use the coins in exchange for currency when he was in a foreign country—and in trouble.”

Mack has been with Donoho’s Jewelers for a little over a year as a jeweller and goldsmith. He enjoys the opportunity to continue expressing himself creatively through jewelry design.

“My favorite part of my job is creating beautiful pieces of jewelry that our customers will treasure,” he says. “I also enjoy using my craft to lengthen the lifespan of our customers’ current pieces of jewelry.”

Keeping up on the latest trends and designs in jewelry helps Mack stay current in his craft. He also admits to following the design trends of other goldsmiths and jewelers. “I get a lot of wisdom and advice from fellow family members who are goldsmiths as well,” shares Mack.

No matter what the job—design, repair, etc.—customer service is top of mind for Mack. Having held positions as manager and sales associate (in

addition to goldsmith and jeweler), his goal is to overachieve when it comes to customer satisfaction.

“Exceed the customers’ desires and needs and your customers will continue coming back to you and to your store for their jewelry needs,” he states.

Mack’s wife is a pastor at a small church in Tomball. Together, they love to camp and hunt, although Mack admits finding time for recreation is getting more and more difficult.

“We grew up on ranches in my family and found a lot of joy and freedom in hunting and fishing. But I believe that’s where we all learned our strong work ethic too,” he concludes.

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Donoho’s Jewellers Partners with Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk. BY STACEY STATHULIS

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or the 2015 Light the Night Walk, hosted by the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), Donoho’s Jewellers is joining in the effort to raise money and help LLS find cures and provide access to treatment for blood cancer patients.

“We are grateful to the companies and employees who are lending their support to this year’s walk,” says Peggy Stephens, Light the Night campaign director. “LLS’s Light the Night Walk funds treatments that are saving the lives of patients today. LLS is accelerating cures by providing patient support services, advocacy for lifesaving treatments, and the most promising cancer research anywhere. And it’s all happening now.”

Prior to the event on October 18th, people can form fundraising teams within their families, in their workplaces or among their friends to raise money for LLS. Millions of consumers also support the walk by donating at a variety of retail outlets.

In all, nearly 200 communities across the United States host walks to benefit LLS. Participants carry illuminated lanterns: White lanterns are for survivors, red for supporters and gold in memory of those lost to cancer.

Anyone can shine a light on the importance of finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients.

More than one billion dollars has been invested in research and to advance breakthrough treatments because of the participation in Light the Night Walks.

Despite increased survival rates, about half of blood cancer patients still do not survive. LLS seeks more funding to advance research and ensure access to treatments.

“We want to thank Donoho’s Jewellers for stepping up and helping LLS as we continue to serve blood cancer patients in greater Houston,” adds Stephens.

To take part in the walk, please call the LLS Texas Gulf Coast Chapter at 832.463.3636 or visit lightthenight.org.

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ith long, bodygliding necklaces and earrings, gems in nude and nature-inspired hues, and open-work metals that are tastefully suggestive, it’s a jewelry season that’s all about effortless elegance. There’s a sexiness, too, but it’s subtle. “Fashion right now is very focused on ethereal loveliness,” says David Wolfe, creative director of international forecasting agency The Doneger Group, in New York City. “We’re in a sort of backlash movement, with an almost refreshing return to innocence. Fashion and accessories have lots of lacy looks, pastry-icing colors, and plenty of sweetness and light.”

Jewelry blogger Monica Stephenson of iDazzle has seen signs of this lighter mood since the beginning of the year, when she attended fine

jewelry’s VicenzaOro fair in Vicenza, Italy. As website editor of the Contemporary Jewelry Design Group (CJDG), she noted, “Many of the jewelry shapes are distilled down to their essence, simplified and stylized. There are lots of lyrical shapes, like scrolls, open-work and lacy filigree.” As for the notable trending motifs, “Nature rules. Butterflies, flowers, and leaves,” she specified.

What else is new? Says Stephenson: “Negative space is everywhere, with cutouts and open-work in every conceivable pattern. So your skin becomes part of the design, revealed where the jewelry becomes undone.”

Consider adding a few of these contemporary “space-y” styles, starting with a bangle bracelet, ring, or collar necklace.

THAT 70s SHOW IS BACK Everything old is new again. For example, chokers certainly hark back to the 1970s, according to Wolfe. “We’re definitely revisiting the 1970s in fashion,” he notes. “There’s so much fringe—long, short, color, silk—any kind of fringe.” In stores this year, you’ve spotted it on many of those everyday cool-again hobo handbags, right? “Now, it’s hit the jewelry world in a big way, too,” says Edelstein. “There are sexy, swingy, fringy details in all kinds of designs, from simple earrings to major necklaces.

We’re talking tassels, full sweeps and micro-drapes in metal and in stones.

It’s fun and flirty, and the movement is eye-catching.”

Speaking of eye-catching, gems this season aren’t as bold and bright as in cool-weather months in the recent past. Nonetheless, they are a feast for the eyes, particularly because many of the on-trend hues also evoke that fashion-fun era of singers Stevie Nicks, Cher and Donna Summer. “Lots of 1970s colors are being revived, like browns, yellows, caramels and neutrals,” says Wolfe. “So this fall and winter, the same neutrals that you saw in spring, which were light, have now gone dark.

They’re getting pops of color with sunshine yellows and all different blues.” In jewelry, lots of luxe brands have added brown diamonds to their designs and, as in clothing, there are often monochromatic mixes of cream, cognac and champagne.

From top: Marco Bicego 18K gold Goa necklace; Penny Preville diamond and rose gold ring; Roberto Coin Tanaquilla gold earrings with brown diamonds

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With a soft color palette so in-vogue, be sure to add something in opal to your jewelry wardrobe. The gem that exploded onto the fashion scene last year just keeps getting more popular. The whole spectrum of blues, in fact, is something to think about this season. In addition to opal, ask your jeweler to show you some new designs in blue chalcedony, labradorite, blue quartz, aquamarine, Larimar, blue zircon, tanzanite or blue sapphire.

Pretty-in-pink stones are also spotlighted in many new collections, especially morganite and pink sapphire. And now’s the time to ask about the different peachy shades—try light orange sapphire or peach moonstone—which are reminiscent of the 1970s sun-kissed oranges.

THE TOP THREE NECKLACES Wolfe calls the current fashion mood we’re in “one of gentle modernism— Xanax-to-wear. Cool, calm and collected. Relaxed, sublime simplicity.” So how do you keep this easygoing mindset front and center during your jewelry shopping this season? Well, there are three must-have necklaces for an au courant look: Y-necklaces, long station chains and short ‘n’ slim chokers/collars.

“Layering has also reached new lengths,” Stephenson noted on her blog, while previewing luxury collections at the Italian show. “I saw new mid-length necklaces, but they were almost always layered, worn with shorter and longer lengths.” Longer chains with stations, often very inventive and asymmetrical, are also important,” she said, “They’re very versatile—when doubled up, your look completely changes.”

On her blog Cindy’s TrendTracker, Cindy Edelstein, president of the

Fashion right now is very focused on ethereal loveliness. Lots of lacy looks, pastry-icing colors, and plenty of sweetness and light.” —David Wolfe Jeweler’s Resource Bureau, talked about shorter necklaces, saying, “Fashion is definitely ripe for the choker. Maybe it’s a thing that comes and goes with rising hemlines and dipping cleavage.”

SLENDER, SEXY AND SOMETIMES STACKED Despite what Wolfe calls “a pretty fashion period in time, not dominatrix and leathery,” the newest jewelry often manages to call attention to various body parts. As iDazzle’s Stephenson explains, popular designs with negative-space openness allow your skin to show through. Beyond that, however, shapes themselves are super-sensual. Ultra-long Ynecklaces dip daringly downward toward plunging necklines, while lengthy matchstick-thin stiletto earrings slightly and suggestively swing from the lobe, ending just above the shoulder.

If you decide on a great pair of stilettos, Edelstein recommends that “You might want to also think about adding a single stud or ear climber or cuff on just one ear.” Indeed, that’s one fashion-forward way to “layer” earrings. And because jewelry, in general, is about slender silhouettes this year, stacking everything is more popular than ever. Quite simply, it’s one of those years when the more you pile on, the more on-trend you’ll look.

From top: Ivanka Trump Y-necklace in 18K white gold; Penny Preville diamond and gold stiletto earrings; Penny Preville double opal and white gold bangle bracelet

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Gold struck

Stephen Webster’s in love, and we’re all better for it.

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tephen Webster is an easy guy to like. He’s an amazingly talented and hard-working jewelry designer, but he’s also easy to talk to and quick with a joke. If he has an ego, it’s hard to tell. What comes through mostly is his passion for jewelry design. It’s been his life for the last 40 years.

Webster has lived through many shifts in the jewelry business, which he entered at age 16. “When I started, the jewelry at the forefront was fine jewelry with an emotional tie, like engagement rings and pieces that celebrated milestones,” says Webster. “Today, the stuffiness associated with fine jewelry is gone. There’s a younger generation that buys fine jewelry because it fits their look. They view jewelry as a part of their wardrobe.” He talks about the opportunity that a jewelry designer has today, when customers are more open to creativity.

“When I started, there were certain rules in jewelry design and it was hard to break those rules,” he says. “Today, you can use different materials, mix materials and it’s still fine jewelry.”

Webster is known in the industry as a big supporter of up-and-coming designers. His “Rock Vault” concept, which he started a few years ago, allows 10 young jewelry designers the opportunity to collaborate with each other under his guidance. The program lasts three years, after which the designers are on their own—hopefully with an expanded knowledge of design and the industry, and added confidence in themselves. Webster and his team look for

young designers who have a talent and who they feel they can help. The designers must have been in business for at least one year and no more than eight years. “At first, these designers are concerned about working so closely with others who they consider thier competition,” reveals Webster. “ But they soon realize how beneficial it is to collaborate with the others in a nurturing environment.”

“We never stop designing and creating.” –STEPHEN WEBSTER Starting a jewelry company from scratch is not easy. Webster talks about the challenges jewelry designers have always faced; the expense alone of creating jewelry is difficult for a young designer to handle. “We are starting with precious materials, so to create an entire jewelry collection is quite expensive,” says Webster. “Then you have to get your collection in a store, where you hope it will sell. The retailers are taking a chance on an untested designer, and they’re wary of investing.” Webster hopes he can help bridge that gap between young jewelry designers and the retailers, and come up with a model where everyone benefits.

Today’s jewelry business, according to Webster, offers more opportunity but with more competition. At Stephen Webster, they never stop designing and creating new pieces and collections. A new piece of jewelry, from concept

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to fruition, takes at least three months.“We begin designing our new collections in June, right after the last trade show in Las Vegas” explains Webster. “And we’ll roll out that collection the following March or April at the trade show in Basel, Switzerland.” When asked about the future of Stephen Webster jewelry, Webster says they’ll continue to work hard. In jewelry, you can tell when someone’s ‘cruising.’ You can’t rest. You may not be on the leading edge all the time, but you can’t slow down or you’ll be left behind. You need to keep surprising people and doing things that are exciting.”

Speaking of exciting—especially for those familiar with his written wit—Webster has released a book about his life in jewelry. Gold Struck is not an autobiography, per se, but is a mix of stories and writings from his time in the jewelry business. “When I fly—and I’ve racked up millions of air miles over the years—I like to do something creative,” says Webster. “Drawing on a plane is not ideal, but I find writing is something I enjoy. I started writing seriously about two or three years ago. I didn’t intend it to become a book, but by the time I connected with a publisher I had 120,000 words down.” The book features various stories and even some poetry.

It covers many parts of his life, but the common theme is jewelry. As for the title, Webster says, “I have a love affair with gold. As long as I’ve been an adult, it’s been part of my life.”

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2 8 0 0 B . C . E . : The Egyptians are the first to sport rings, which are made of hemp or reeds like their Neanderthal predecessors’. Over time, they move to iron, and then to gold or silver wire. These rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand, which is erroneously thought to contain the vena amoris: a “vein of love” that runs directly to the heart.

A N C I E N T R O M E : Wives are presented with two wedding rings: an iron piece meant to be worn at home while performing housework, and a gold version to show off wealth when visiting town. The rings are either attached to small keys or feature a key engraved into the band, meant to symbolize that the husband owns his wife.

14 7 7 : The inventive Archduke Maximillian of Austria commissions one of the first recorded diamond engagement rings for Mary of Burgundy, sparking a trend among European royals.

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17 0 0 S : Sentimental Europeans are partial to “poesy” or “posy” rings, which are engraved with romantic rhyming verses to be presented to a lover. Meanwhile, in colonial New England, the demure Puritans opt for a humble betrothal thimble rather than a lavish piece of jewelry—but many women cut off the tops of the thimbles and wear them as rings anyway.

WEDDING RINGS AND BANDS

18 0 0 S : The Victorian era brings the “dearest” ring, a stonestudded band with gems that “spell” out the endearment: Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz.

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18 8 8 : Cecil John Rhodes and his investors form De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd., which moves quickly to try to control the world’s growing diamond supply.

19 4 7 : De Beers launches the now-iconic “A Diamond is Forever” campaign, dreamed up by advertising agency N. W. Ayer.

(It was recently reinstated.)

19 6 5 : A whopping 80 percent of American engaged couples now choose a diamond ring to mark their betrothal.

2 0 1 5 : In recent years, ring trends have become more varied, says Gizzi, noting that more couples discuss the engagement ring before the betrothal, with women often choosing their own style, or shopping as a couple. Colorful stones like rubies and aquamarines are gaining in popularity, with or without diamonds.

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Wedding jewelry has changed immensely since Neanderthals painted cave glyphs, but the idea of an unbroken circle has continued to resonate with couples throughout the eras. As Amanda Gizzi, spokesperson for Jewelers of America, notes: “Traditions have evolved so much over time. But when you boil down what goes into a ceremony, a ring remains the ultimate symbol of union and never-ending love.”

But boy, has that simple symbol changed over time!

Ancient texts indicate that a caveman supposedly tied braided pieces of grass or reeds to his wife’s ankles, wrist or waist, possibly to keep her spirit from escaping her body.

Over the past 5,000 years, here’s what has happened to show how men and women remain “tied together” for all time.

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REGISTRY

BY ELISE DIAMANTINI

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Wedding presents may be one of the best parts of getting married, but preparing your gift registry can seem like a Herculean task. Fortunately, the days of managing multiple gift registries and receiving (and returning) unwanted gifts are a thing of the past, thanks to modern websites like Zola, which now allow couples to create personalized registries on one website from any retail store. As Zola’s Allison Davis explains, “Today’s couples aren’t just getting married.

They’re also moving, working and have busy schedules, which is why all-encompassing one-stop-shop wedding registries are more sought after than ever.”

Group Gifting: More couples are registering for big-ticket items like furniture, televisions or bicycles, allowing guests to contribute how much they like towards that gift.

Tech Savvy: “Couples are opting for gadgets such as e-book readers, Apple TVs, Mophie juice packs, Nest Learning Thermostats and digital cameras,” explains WeddingWire’s senior editorial associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs.

Honeymoon and Home Funds: Instead of giving a cash gift, guests can help the happy couple save for their honeymoon or the purchase of a home. It’s a more creative way of giving a monetary gift because guests can choose what they’re contributing to. Another option is if the couple is honeymooning in Anguilla (for example), guests might buy them a relaxing couple’s massage at their hotel or a candlelit beach dinner.

New Ways to Entertain: “Couples are moving beyond traditional gifts like china and crystal and opting for things that they will be able to enjoy more frequently in their newlywed life, like camping tents and picnic baskets,” says Zola’s Davis.

Experiential Gifts: Some couples are registering for fun, experiential gifts like cooking classes, wine tastings or rock climbing sessions, depending on their interests, rather than things that might end up gathering dust in the hall closet.

The Gift of Time: It’s the one thing a couple never has enough of: time together. And what better gift for a bride or groom than a beautiful watch to track it with?

NEED TO KNOW Zola shares its best advice for couples who are getting started on creating their registries.

Register Early: Guests will likely want to purchase gifts for prewedding events (e.g. engagement parties, showers), so having a registry early on is beneficial for everyone.

Number of Gifts: The number of presents you should register for is based on the number of guests invited to your wedding. Use the Zola Registry Planner to determine how many gifts you should register for. (That said, it’s always better to over-register than under-register.) Gifts should also be chosen across a range of price points so that you don’t force your guests into a situation where there are no items that they can afford.

Make Your Registry Personal: It should be just as special as your big day! Customize your registry and make it beautiful with notes, special collections, pictures and even a custom URL. Let Guests Know How to Find Your Registry:Your friends and family will definitely want to know where you are registered, so don’t feel rude about getting the word out! First, tell your family and wedding party where you have registered (tactfully, of course), and allow them to spread the word for you. Also, include your registry on your wedding website, or if you feel comfortable, you can even put it on your bridal shower invitations or save-the-date cards.

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CURRENTLY TRENDING

PLANNING

BY ELISE DIAMANTINI

modern love

WEDDING PLANNING APPS AND BLOGS ARE BECOMING A BRIDE’S BEST FRIEND.

depending on how you look at it, the fun or

TOP TIPS

the stress of planning the big day begins. Like

WeddingWire’s senior editorial

most other things, modern-day wedding

associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs,

planning has gone online. In a survey

shares her secrets for staying

conducted by Mashable and theknot.com, 89

calm and organized while

Congratulations! You’re engaged. Now,

percent of people said they used wedding

planning your big day.

planning apps to make checklists, look for

Relax : Take a step back from the

gowns,

track

stress and remember to keep

countdowns. Of those respondents, 70

stay

organized

and

calm, cool and collected. We

percent started creating Pinterest boards

suggest regularly exercising,

before they even got engaged and 51 percent

eating healthy meals and

became “more realistic with their pins after

squeezing in the spa for a

they got engaged.” Clearly, the need for

mani/pedi. After all, you need your

online organization has become an essential

bling to shine!

part of the process for those planning their

Delegate: Your family and

upcoming nuptials.

friends are there to help. Feel free

There’s no shortage of online wedding planning tools either. Sites like Pinterest,

to give them a handful of tasks to conquer from your ever-growing

WeddingWire, Lover.ly and The Knot all offer

to-do list.

unique ways for couples to manage their to-

Have a Plan B : Resist the urge

do lists, keep track of inspirational images

to check the weather every hour

and ideas, host registries and create personal websites, among other things. WeddingWire even launched

on the hour for rain. It will simply

a WedSocial app to help guests stay informed of all the details regarding the couple’s special day. Pinterest has also

cause you more stress. However,

become an essential part of planning because it allows users to bookmark inspirational images, videos and ideas

that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t

on a personal page and/or share with others.

have a Plan B. Have Fun : The entire planning

And while online planning tools aren’t replacing traditional wedding planners, they are acting as

process allows you to get those

supplemental guides. These sites can help brides find

creative juices flowing. There’s no

local vendors, follow experts and be creative. It seems

judgment in having a Pinterest

like the ideas are endless online; the hardest part won’t

inspiration board! Your wedding is

be finding inspiration, but making decisions to narrow

supposed to be a reflection of

down what you really want.

your relationship, right?

Savor It : From the engagement

WeddingWire’s senior editorial associate, Caitlin Zentgraf Krebs, says current wedding trends include

party to the goodbye BBQ, you’ll

laser-cut

feel the love when surrounded by

invitations,

greenery

arrangements,

(especially seeded eucalyptus and succulents), rose

all your family and friends. Be

gold jewelry, temporary tattoos as favors and of

sure to take a moment to step

course, Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud song for the

back and soak it all in.

first dance.

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There’s always something new in the wide world of watches, from timepieces that commemorate special occasions in history to state-of-the-art technological innovations to books and blogs that let us know more about what we wear on our wrists.

THE WRITE STUFF Watch connoisseurs who are seeking the most up-todate information on what to wear on their wrists are turning more frequently to the internet to increase their knowledge. Among the most popular sites is hodinkee.com, an eight-year-old online magazine whose popular features include Hands On, which provides all the skinny on the newest watches. Another favorite is watchanish.com, a three-year-old blog that is known not only for its smart text, but also for its super-sharp photography taken all over the world.

Co-founder Anish Bratt gears the writing to both aspirational men and those who are already immersed in the wide world of watches. Meanwhile highly informational site watchreport.com keeps buyers and enthusiasts up on the latest news in the industry, while watchville.com aggregates content from all the relevant blogs and websites.

HISTORY LESSON Few books live up to their titles as accurately as Rolex: History, Icons and Record-Breaking Models, the lavishly illustrated new tome by Mara Cappelletti and Osvaldo Patrizzi. This stunning 152-page volume, published by the Antique Collectors Club, not only delves into the heritage of the beloved Geneva-based watch company, but also includes technical information on the brand, numerous pages devoted to such timeless timepieces as the Oyster Perpetual, the Explorer, the Submariner and the Daytona, and an entire section on vintage Rolexes that fetched jaw-dropping prices in the auction market. It’s the next best thing to actually owning a Rolex…or adding another one to your collection.

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RACE RELATIONS

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Fifty years after automotive legend Carroll Shelby won the 1965 FIA International Championship of GT Manufacturers in his iconic A.C. Cobra, achieving a victory that would change the course of international racing forever, history is being made again.

Baume & Mercier, in association with the Carroll Shelby Company, is marking this milestone by releasing a limited edition of Capeland Shelby Cobra timepieces.

These special watches are inspired by the vintage 1948 mono-push-piece chronograph found in the Baume & Mercier museum, and feature retro accents, classic lines, chronograph and tachymeter functions, a polished and satin-finished case and specially crafted hands featuring the Cobra logo. On your mark, get set, buy!

There’s no question you know what you’re getting when you purchase Officine Panerai’s new specialedition watch, the Radiomir 1940 3 Days GMT Oro Rosso, because the back of the timepiece’s case is open, revealing the movement. The front of the watch is equally smart, thanks to a 47mm cushion case which is made entirely of 5Npt red gold, a brown dial treated with a satiné soleil finish which catches the light, and the characteristic Panerai “sandwich” dial, which is formed of two superimposed discs. Moreover, the arrow-shaped central hand of the main dial can be used to indicate a second time zone, for those wearers who are caught between two worlds.

RAISING THE FLAG There’s an old saying that suggests if you want something done right, you must do it yourself. Tudor Watch U.S.A. is taking that sentiment to heart by introducing in-house manufacture movements to two of its most popular models: the Tudor Pelagos, a chronometer-based timepiece, which also now features a blue colorway for the dial and bezel, and the Tudor North Flag, which features a selfwinding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system, power reserve indicator, and a 70-hour power reserve. These up-to-the-second timepieces are definite must-haves for this year’s “in” crowd.

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5 Fall Finds Menswear is having a moment. The New York Times just launched a dedicated Men’s Style Section, #Menswear has become a household hashtag, and growth in men’s clothing sales has reportedly outpaced women’s wear. So if you haven’t updated your closet in a while, the time is now. We’ve made it easy by highlighting the top five trends for fall 2015. Here’s what you need now. BY ELISE DIAMANTINI

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THE SWEATER Whether chunky or lightweight, turtleneck or crew, sweaters are in season for fall. Have fun with this staple by layering one over a button-down shirt or under a sportcoat, or buy a statement sweater to be worn alone. You can never go wrong with luxurious cashmere sweaters like this gorgeous textured crewneck made by the popular contemporary brand Vince.

THE BOLD ACCESSORY A simple way to spice up your everyday suit is by adding colorful accessories like interesting cuff links, a knit tie or colorful socks. We particularly love these links from the vintage collection by Deakin & Francis, a British company now in its seventh generation.

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THE PUFFER JACKET The puffer jacket is the “It” outerwear piece for

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fall. It’s time to get rid of that big, bulky jacket because new slimmer styles will keep you current and warm. Canada Goose is an authentic brand that fuses fashion with function, offering waterproof, breathable down fabrics in trimmer, more modern silhouettes.

THE “NEW BLUE” SUIT

If you didn’t know, suits are now slim (not skinny) and the “new blue” is the right hue.

Celebrities like Ryan Gosling and David Beckham have been seen sporting this shade of blue because it’s fresh and versatile.

(Pair it with black or brown shoes.)We love this style from Hickey Freeman, especially since it’s made in America.

5.

THE JOGGER PANT

This trend is your excuse to wear sweatpants in public. The only catch: they have to be tailored. No loose, baggy sweats from your college days here. We’re talking slim, sophisticated styles like this pair from Relwen, worn with sleek sneakers or boots.

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timepieces

FILMS TO

Watch Hollywood’s leading men have kept wristwatches in fashion.

BY BETH BERNSTEIN

most desirable male stars over the past 90 years.

The Son of The Sheik, 1926

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omen’s jewelry often helps define what we know about female film characters and creates a desire among viewers for similar pieces in real life. Unsurprisingly, watches worn by leading men have done the same. In the past few years alone, IWC has provided character-driven timepieces for Jeremy Renner in The Bourne Legacy and Michael Douglas in Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps; Justin Timberlake wore a Breitling Chronomat 44 as he pursued Mila Kunis in Friends with Benefits; and Matthew McConaughey shared screen time with his Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronometer in the title role of the The Lincoln Lawyer. Many companies have even designed special-edition watches for films, such as the U.K.-based specialty brand Bremont, which created three chronometers for the 2014 action film Kingsman: The Secret Service, starring Colin Firth.

Cartier, Rolex and Omega take top honors in the Hollywood pantheon, having made a slew of memorable appearances on some of the film world’s

The first wristwatch ever to be shown on celluloid was the Cartier Tank worn by heartthrob Rudolph Valentino in 1926’s silent film The Son of the Sheik. It reportedly belonged to Valentino himself; indeed, the watch had nothing to do with the costumes and had no place in the story. Back then, men were still flipping open their pocket watches to tell time.

But once Valentino sported the Cartier Tank (which was inspired in name and design by World War I tanks) wristwatches began to replace the pocket watch in popularity. The sleek Tank is now available in approximately 250 variations.

Charismatic Cary Grant, himself a Tank fancier offscreen, wore one as beleaguered ad executive Roger Thornhill in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 thriller North by Northwest. The 1968 film The Thomas Crown Affair starred Steve McQueen, one of Tinseltown’s most passionate watch lovers, as a stylishly bored millionaire-turned-jewel-thief who wears a variety of high-end watches, including a Cartier Tank. Strong-but-sometimes-silent Gary Cooper owned the Tank Basculante (the so-called “tipping” Tank), while screen icon Warren Beatty sported Cartier Tanks throughout much of the 1960s and 1970s.

ROLEX Clark Gable personified tough-guy sex appeal, but off the screen he also understood the value of refined luxury timepieces. His vast watch collection included a 14K gold Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6011, which he wore in the 1953 adventure film Mogambo. When that timepiece went up for auction at

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sport an Omega Seamaster Professional 300m.

Hunky Daniel Craig continues the tradition to this day: He wore two Omega models—a blue Omega Seamaster300m Chronometer and a Seamaster Planet Ocean 600m Co-Axial Chronometer—in his Bond debut, Casino Royale. He is expected to don an Omega or two in the upcoming 24th Bond film, Spectre.

Intriguingly, Omega watches are worn by another character who craves danger: sadomasochistic businessman Christian Grey, who has an Omega on his wrist in E.L. James’ steamy best-selling novel Fifty Shades of Grey.

Staying true to the book, Grey’s cinematic portrayer, Jamie Dornan, wears an Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Chronograph and a black-faced Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Co-Axial Chronograph in the film version released in early 2015. Clearly, it’s a step up from handcuffs.

Bonhams’ “What Dreams Are Made Of” sale in November 2013, it sold for over $28,000.

The dream team of Robert Redford and Paul Newman shared the screen on numerous occasions (including in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid), along with their love of Rolexes. Redford wore a Rolex Submariner, model 1680, in his private life and in at least two of his films: The Candidate and All the President’s Men. Meanwhile, Newman caused a stir when he sported a Rolex Daytona with a bi-color dial in the poster for the racing film Winning, which caused collectors around the world to begin referring to this model by the actor’s name.

Talk about dashingly handsome men and you can’t help but think of British MI6 agent James Bond. In the series’ 11th book, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, author Ian Fleming wrote that Bond sees a heavy Rolex Oyster Perpetual on a metal bracelet as he awakens in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, Sean Connery, the original actor to portray Agent 007, wore a Rolex Submariner in the first of the Bond films, 1962’s Dr. No, as well as in the next six Bond films in which he appeared.

Beth Bernstein is the author of If These Jewels Could Talk (ACC Art Books).

FILM FACT: Both Rolex and Omega have been the official watches of James Bond on screen.

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All the President’s Men, 1976

OMEGA In 1995, Omega won the bid to become the new official 007 watch. In GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan became the first Bond to

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spirits Coco Chanel There are two different cocktails named for the famous designer. The first is an unlikely, but delicious, blend of gin, cream and Kahlua. The second is a Lillet-driven libation, variations of which are served at Betony in New York, as well as the Beaufort Bar inside the Savoy Hotel in London (where Mme. Chanel often spent time), as one of their four Character Cocktails. * 1.5 oz vodka * .5 oz Lillet Blanc * .5 oz red wine and blackberry syrup reduction * Moët & Chandon 2004 Vintage Champagne In a mixing glass, add vodka, Lillet and red wine reduction. Add ice, stir well and strain into a flute glass. Top with Champagne.

Hemingway Daiquiri Ernest Hemingway reportedly earned the moniker “Papa Doble” after downing 16 double daiquiris in one (very long) sitting. After being diagnosed, not surprisingly, with diabetes, he came up with his own version replacing some of the sweetener with grapefruit juice and reducing the alcohol. Consider visiting one of his Cuban haunts, still in business, like La Bodeguita del Medio in Havana. * 1.75 oz Caña Brava Rum * .75 oz Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur * 1 oz fresh lime juice * .75 oz fresh grapefruit juice * .25 oz simple syrup Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake very well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and garnish with a lime wheel and maraschino cherry. If you prefer daiquiris frozen, that’s okay: so did Papa.

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Delirium: AKA The Bill Murray In 1917, the Waldorf-Astoria honored comic genius Charlie Chaplin with an eponymous cocktail. In 2015, Sweetwater Social, a vintage-themed craft cocktail bar with a relaxed vibe in New York’s Greenwich Village, offers up a drink celebrating contemporary clown king Bill Murray. “Now don’t tell anyone you saw me.” * .75 oz Elijah Craig Bourbon * .75 oz Ron Zacapa Rum * .75 oz Laphroaig Scotch Single Malt * .33 oz Demerara Coffee Syrup (or .25 oz maple syrup) * 4 drops Bittermens Mole Bitters Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass. Add ice and stir until wellchilled. Strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with three coffee beans.

Celebrity-themed drinks go way beyond the Shirley Temple.

BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

Blood & Sand

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elebrity-themed cocktails have been popular nearly as long as there have been cocktails. In the 1882 Bartender’s Manual by legendary barman Harry Johnson, historic punches are named after British notables who popularized them in the 18th and 19th centuries. Likewise, the Negroni is named after its alleged inventor Count Camille Negroni, and the Royal Highball—a signature blend of Champagne, cognac and strawberry juice created at the Ritz Hotel in Paris—was named in honor of Spain’s King Alfonso XII. Since the silent film era, however, the trend for naming drinks after entertainers has been something of a mainstay that continues to this day. Not every muse will inspire long-lived cocktails. (The “Taylor Swifte” at Jockey Hollow Bar in New Jersey, for example, may not be around by the time you read this.) Here, however, are a few libations still listed on select menus, along with a couple of new “classics,” that show promise for staying power.

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This drink was named for the famed Rudolph Valentino film and first documented in The Savoy Cocktail Book in 1930. Now, New York’s vintage-influenced Astor Room, situated in the historic Kaufman Astoria Studios, is the perfect spot to order it: Rudy shot several films here (and ate lunch in this same location). * 1 oz blended Scotch whisky * .75 oz sweet vermouth * .75 oz Cherry Heering Liqueur * .75 oz fresh orange juice Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Add ice, shake very well and strain into a coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange peel.

The Edison The Edison Downtown Bar in Los Angeles has long been one of the foremost craft cocktail lounges in the country. Located in a building that housed the city’s first private power-plant, the bar (and this drink) “celebrates an era of invention and imagination.” This drink effortlessly melds historic ingredients with contemporary technique. * 1.5 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon * .5 oz pear-infused cognac * .5 oz fresh lemon juice * .25 oz honey syrup In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Add ice, shake well and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wheel or flamed lemon peel.

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