London Jewelers

ACCENT MAGAZINE

SPRING / SUMMER 2015

W ELCOM E TO LONDON JEW ELERS‌

East Hampton est. 1996

Southampton est. 2002

Wheatley Plaza est. 1980

Glen Cove est. 1926

David Yurman

Cartier

Jewelry & Diamond Salon

Van Cleef & Arpels

Watch Salon

Americana Manhasset has been home to London Jewelers’ flagship destination since 1985. Over the last three decades, this location has grown to include stand-alone boutiques from some of the world’s most revered jewelry and fine timepiece brands.

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LO N G ISLAND’S PREM IER DE ST I NATION FOR LUXURY

Breguet, the innovator.

Creation of a peerless style, 1775 With a particularly refined and timeless design, Breguet renewed the traditional horological aesthetic of the late 18 th century. Today, the Classique 7787 model, indicating the age and phases of the moon, is a contemporary interpretation of the Breguet style : white grand feu enamel dial, Breguet numerals, Breguet moon-tip hands and secret signature. History is still being written ...

Haute Joaillerie, place Vend么me since 1906

AMERICANA MANHASSET - 2040 Northern Boulevard - 516-627-4947

Between the Finger Ring Graceful Cosmos Ring, pink gold, mother-of-pearl and diamonds.

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elcome to our 2015 spring/summer issue of Accent! It’s a celebration of natural renewal and growth — a time of family gatherings, leisurely jaunts and blissful lounging under the sun. The burning question? How to do it all in luxurious style! These pages are filled with just the right treasures to inspire and delight you all season long.

Since 1926, and throughout four generations, we’ve thrived and grown into Long Island’s premier independent, family-owned jeweler. While our commitment to excellent service and an unparalleled selection have earned us a loyal clientele and outstanding reputation, what drives us to be the best every day is our personal passion for seeking out and bringing you the finest jewelry and timepieces from across the globe.

The breadth of fine jewelry and timepieces we showcase at every one of our retail destinations is hand-selected to be worthy of the most impressive collections and destined to be part of tomorrow’s treasured family heirlooms.

At our flagship Americana Manhasset destination alone, we proudly represent the fine jewelry and timepieces of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, iconic American designer David Yurman and Chanel.

With these brands, and so many more, we have cultivated the most trusted and valued partnerships in the industry today, making us the premier source for the finest luxuries the world has to offer.

The hallmarks of the London Jewelers experience— incredible selection, absolute trust, unparalleled service, and true professionalism—are all imbued with something more: the promise of our personal touch. The care and attention to detail of our dedicated staff are vital to following through on this kind of promise. From certified repairs on your jewelry and fine timepieces by our team of authorized experts, to resetting a cherished family heirloom, we are committed to making the London Jewelers experience an exceptional one.

Thank you so much to all our valued customers. Your trust and patronage over our four generations is a big part of what makes us so integeral to our communities.

And to the younger generations that are newly discovering all we offer, welcome!

We hope you all enjoy exploring these pages and we look forward to seeing you soon!

— The London Jewelers Family

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

CEO MARK UDELL PRESIDENT CANDY UDELL

13 Cartier: Queen for a Day

VICE PRESIDENT RANDI UDELL-ALPER

14 Chanel: Private Affair

VICE PRESIDENT SCOTT UDELL

16 Van Cleef & Arpels: Feminine Flair P U B L I S H E D BY

18 Pomellato: Tradition & Modernism 20 Rolex: Visionary Excellence 24 Personalities: Hilaria Baldwin

T H E B J I FA S H I O N G R O U P PUBLISHER STU NIFOUSSI EDITOR-IN-CHIEF KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

29 Patek Philippe: 175 Years

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

32 Destinations: Dubai 38 Spirits: Storied Bars 44 Destinations: The Miami Beach Edition 46 Style: Stellene Volandes

MANAGING EDITOR JILLIAN LAROCHELLE CONTRIBUTING EDITOR ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON PROJECT MANAGER LISA MONTEMORRA DESIGNERS CYNTHIA LUCERO

54 Trending: Williamsburg 60 Bee Goddess: Enlightened Luxury 62 Concierge: At Your Service 70 Interiors: Timothy Corrigan

JEAN-NICOLE VENDITTI PRODUCTION MANAGER PEG EADIE PRESIDENT AND CEO BRITTON JONES CHAIRMAN AND COO MAC BRIGHTON

72 Diamonds: TWO by London 74 Weddings: Engagement Testimonials

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designer spotlight

Cartier Biennale de Paris Royal Tiara 2014 Platinum, one 166.18-grain natural pearl, one 5.01ct cushion-shaped diamond, natural pearls, cushion-shaped diamonds, brilliant-cut diamonds. The tiara can be worn as a necklace and the natural pearl is removable and can be worn on a pendant. © Cartier

QUEEN FOR A DAY Cartier has been creating elegant tiaras for over a century.

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he tiara has a long, stylish history connected with 19th-century royalty, stylish Jazz Age debutantes and today’s trendiest brides.

And for over a century, the house of Cartier has been designing some of the most elegant and innovative tiaras for some of the most beautiful women in the world.

Ancient Greeks wore golden diadems that could be considered tiaras, but the style really came into prominence in the mid-19th century among European and Russian royalty. By the end of the Victorian era, wealthy Americans adopted the style as a symbol of having “raised themselves above their bourgeois origins through their own hard work,” and Cartier was one of the most popular designers, according to Cartier by author Hans Nadelhoffer.

In 1902, for example, Cartier Paris created an innovative curved and coiled platinum and rose-cut diamond hair ornament for American heiress Lila Vanderbilt Field. The tiara was designed to follow the contours of her hairstyle and was hinged for a perfect fit. In 1937, Cartier London received at least 27

Cartier Kokoshnik Tiara 1911 Cartier Paris special order, 1911, platinum, round old-, single- and rose-cut diamonds in millegrain setting. Although dubbed Kokoshnik by Cartier, this type of articulated tiara is stylistically different from the Russian originals of that name (kokosh is Russian for cockscomb). Real kokoshniks, fashionable in the early 19th century, were crescent-shaped bands that pointed forward.

Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection ©Cartier

private commissions for tiaras, most for the coronation of King George VI. Of course, Cartier has been decorating the heads of heads of state for a long time, including specially commissioned pieces for Queen Elisabeth of Belgium and princess Andrée (the wife of Indian Shah Aga Khan III). In 1936, the Duke of York commissioned a special halo tiara in platinum, with brilliant-cut and baguette-cut diamonds, for his wife just a few weeks before his accession to the throne. It has since been worn by Princess Margaret, Queen Elizabeth II and, in 2011, was very stylishly sported by Kate Middleton for her marriage to Prince William.

The tradition of creating fine jewelry tiaras continues to this day. Last year, for the XXVII Biennale de Paris, Cartier presented an innovative piece of jewelry inspired by and designed around an 8.3 gram royal pearl that was once part of the jewelry collection of Mary, wife of King George V. The transformable platinum piece serves as both a necklace and a tiara, bending and contouring for the most elegant fit.

Cartier Tiara London 1937

Cartier Tiara London 1937

Cartier London, 1937, gold and platinum, round old- and baguette-cut diamonds, one large octagonal emerald-cut 62.35ct dark citrine, calibré- and baguette-cut citrines, one hexagonal citrine. Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection ©Cartier

Cartier London, 1937, platinum, round old-cut diamonds, oval and fancy-cut aquamarines.

Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection ©Cartier

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Cartier Tiara 1934 Cartier London, 1934, platinum, round old- and baguette-cut diamonds. The upper part forms a halo of stylized lotus flowers while the lower part, with its zigzag motifs, can be detached to form a bandeau. Sold to Her Highness the Begum Andrée Aga Khan. Née Andrée Carron. Her Highness the Begum Aga Khan was the third wife of Mohamed Shah Aga Khan III (whom she divorced in 1944) and the mother of Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan. Nick Welsh, Cartier Collection ©Cartier

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AFFAIR Chanel's Mademoiselle Privé watch collection is a tribute to craftsmanship.

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Left: Mademoiselle Privé Décor Camélia Brodé. Above left: Mademoiselle Privé Décor Camélia Nacré.

Above right: Mademoiselle Privé Décor Camélia Maki-e.

ine watchmaking is first, of course, about precision machinery. But it takes more than the right gears and crystals to create an elegant timepiece: artisans skilled in metalworking, gem cutting and setting, stone marquetry and more help complete the piece. Chanel’s Mademoiselle Privé collection honors both the collaborations of skilled craftspeople and the symbolism and artistry that Mlle. Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel surrounded herself with at work and in society.

"Mademoiselle Privé" was the inscription on the door of Chanel's creative studio, and it's an ideal name for this tribute to the House's founder and the artisans in the workshop. Behind the studio doors lie the secrets, symbols and savoir faire of the legendary brand.

Among the collection are several different “pillars” emphasizing design and technique. Mlle. Privé Décor Camélia Brodé watches are a contemporary take on 1930s artistry, with a clean design accented by Art Deco flourishes. An 18K yellow gold case is set with 60 brilliant-cut diamonds, and its dial is embellished by designs from the famous embroidery studio Maison Lesage, transformed into yellow and white gold paillons, gold thread and five natural pearls. Chanel has collaborated closely with the legendary Parisian embroidery atelier in fashion for many decades, but this is the first time Lesage design elements have been incorporated into a timepiece. A black satin bracelet speaks to a melding of modern simplicity and classic elegance.

Mlle. Privé Camélia Nacré again highlights the camellia flower, native to east Asia. Chanel’s haute couture designs were known for liberating women from the corseted Victorian era and encouraging casual-chic fashions. She took the flower— originally a masculine accessory—as her own symbol in 1923, incorporating it into her signature style. Here the flower is set against a black onyx background, crafted in mother-of-pearl marquetry and enhanced with seven brilliant-cut diamonds. The 18K white gold case is set with 60 brilliant-cut diamonds and finished with a black satin strap.

Watches in the third group, Mlle. Privé Décor Camélia Maki-e, draw inspiration from Japan. This time three camellias stand out against a background of black lacquer presented using the Maki-e (or "sprinkled picture") technique, developed during the Heian Period (794–1185) and popular during the Edo (1603–1868). Once reserved for Japanese royalty and nobility, precious metal powders are applied while the lacquer is still wet, creating floral designs at once ethereal and deeply textured. The timepiece features 18K yellow gold hands, and its diamond-set case and crown are topped with a black onyx cabochon.

Discover Mademoiselle Privé at the Chanel Fine Jewelry Boutique, Americana Manhasset.

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MADEMOISELLE PRIVÉ WATCH. CAMELLIA MARQUETRY. 37.5 MM

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Feminine

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The Van Cleef & Arpels Cadenas is fit for a lady.

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hough it looks as if it could be invented 100 years in the future, the boldly designed Cadenas watch by Van Cleef & Arpels actually originated in 1935. Today, it’s one of the maison’s most iconic styles. For 2015, this prized creation has been reborn with updates to the stone setting, clasp and dial, along with a new pavé interpretation.

The watch—said to be inspired by a suggestion from the Duchess of Windsor—was created at a time when even glancing at a wristwatch, let alone wearing one, was considered unladylike. The watch face was discreetly encased on the side, with jewels set on top so only the wearer knew that the double snake chain bracelet and avant-garde clasp could provide the time.

For the rebirth, the jewelry watch has been enlarged, and hour markers have been added on the face for better readability. Small ceramic beads embedded in the engravable clasp provide a more secure fastening. Elegant and playful snow-set diamonds of different sizes cover the top of the watch on some of the models. Though watches no longer have a stigma of masculinity, this is most definitely a design of intense femininity.

In addition to the classic snake bracelet, alligator straps are also available. Nine models make up the modern collection, including classic yellow gold (with snake chain or alligator). Cadenas Sertie features snow-set white diamonds and is available in white and yellow gold with both bracelet styles.

Cadenas Pavée is the latest addition to the collection. The top edge of the case is adorned with seven princess-cut diamonds, while the surface of the case, clasp and dial are adorned with snow-set pavé round diamonds. Available in white or pink gold (with pink sapphires and pink diamonds), this innovative watch has stepped out of the shadows into a brave new future.

Experience Cadenas at the Van Cleef & Arpels Boutique, Americana Manhasset.

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TRADITION& MODERNISM Pomellato jewelry, ready to wear.

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oday it’s common for women to pair some of their most prized jewelry pieces with everyday wear, even jeans, rather than reserving them solely for galas and special events. Milan-based Pomellato began to help make this concept a reality in 1967, with its emphasis on the concept of “pret-a-porter jewelry”. The brand, founded by Pino Rabolini, saw fine jewelry as more than just a status symbol. Its intention is that even rare, exclusive and meticulously crafted pieces can be worn day or night.

The name Pomellato comes from the name of an elegant, rare breed of horse and was intended to express the creativity, refinement and character of the jewelry. The initial collections featured a soft, “edgeless” style that continues to permeate today’s designs.

The brand launched at a time when much of the Italian jewelry market was dominated by large-name brands, and it drew on the traditions and artisans of the surrounding Lombardy region to create a unified, cohesive style that became iconic. After almost 50 years, the company has grown from a 15-person workshop to employing over 500 today, but the emphasis on handmade quality and integrity continues to this day.

The use of colored stones (itself something of an innovation in the late ’60s), handcrafted precision and design elements like chains, irregular pavé and tactile, rounded forms makes pieces instantly recognizable as Pomellato. Gold is featured in every hue and finish; whether embracing opulently colored cabochons in rings and earrings, or used to weave intricate links in necklaces and bracelets, gold reinforces the blend of contemporary and traditional luxury of the line.

Pomellato colored gems—including aquamarine, madera quartz, peridot, garnet and pink tourmaline—are cut and set in creative fashions that intensify the visual impact of the jewelry.

The Pomellato showroom in Milan.

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Discover Pomellato at London Jewelers Americana Manhasset.

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VISIONARY PAR EXCELLENCE

Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf was ahead of his time.

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olex founder Hans Wilsdorf (1881-1960) could be said to be a man both of his time and ahead of his time. Born in Bavaria, he moved to London in 1905, opening a watch importing firm with his brother-in-law before launching the Rolex brand in 1908.

In 1905, wristwatches were not common currency and were still highly imprecise. But change was in the air, for lifestyles, dress codes and more. At 24 years of age, Wilsdorf said he was "convinced of [the wristwatch's] enormous potential in a sports-minded country…like Great Britain." He set out to make a wristwatch as robust and reliable as the much more popular pocket watch. "At that period," he recalled, "the wristlet watch was…an object of derision. Watchmakers all over the world remained skeptical as to its possibilities."

But Wilsdorf's unbridled determination led to the development of the ubiquitous wristwatch, and catapulted the Rolex brand to the distinguished position it's held for over a century. "We want to be the first," Wilsdorf proclaimed in a 1914 letter. "The Rolex watch should be regarded as the one and only, the best!" Wilsdorf moved the company to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919, and at the start of World War II, Royal Air Force pilots were specifically buying Rolexes to replace their standard-issue versions.

Wilsdorf shaped public perception of the wristwatch in form, functionality and fashion, and Rolex became a touchstone in fine watchmaking. "Originality and quality [must be] our slogan for the future in every country," he said. "Every [Rolex] watch must be an ambassador of quality."

Long before a certain computer company urged consumers to "think different," Wilsdorf was ahead of the curve. In the unexplored realm of intellectual property, he chose a resonant brand name like Rolex (because it was easily pronounceable in most languages) and had the foresight to register and protect the brand. He was also behind the company's avantgarde marketing, communications and testimonial advertising strategies, all of which were innovative concepts.

Even into his twilight years, Wilsdorf was an unflagging spirit of ingenuity.

"I am over 75 years old," he said in 1956. "However I am still full of enthusiasm for the watchmaking cause, to which I regularly contribute fresh ideas."

Explore the world of Rolex at London Jewelers’ Americana Manhasset, East Hampton and Southampton locations.

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OVER 60 YE ARS OF CONTINUOUS INSPIR ATION IN THE PURSUIT OF TECHNIC AL PERFEC TION

Heritage Black Bay is the direct descendant of TUDOR’S technical success in Greenland on the wrists of Royal Navy sailors. Over 60 years later, the Black Bay is ready to stand as its own legend.

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THE BEST OFBOTHWORLDS

dogs. We're people that go to the Hamptons all year 'round. And while we very much look forward to the summer, it's also a time, because of the traffic, where you'll spend more time at your home or other people's homes.

What Hamptons events or activities are you involved in?

Guild Hall is like family. My husband is doing a play there in June, which will be interesting, since the baby could come early. He does have an understudy, right? [Laughs.]

We also do a lot with Amagansett conservation and preservation. One of the things that made me fall in love with my husband is that he's so caring. When we first met he asked, “What are some charities you like to give to?” At the time I was working my butt off teaching 36 classes a week.

I told him, "I help people with their health, but in terms of money, I'm not in that position." Now, being able to make a difference in that way is incredible. For example, we helped dedicate the East Hampton library expansion. Seeing the kids running and playing in the new children's wing was so rewarding.

Hilaria Baldwin embraces Hamptons living.

You have a significant presence on Twitter and Instagram, where you post family candids, yoga poses and more.

I do. In fact, I'm going to post the photos of the new baby on Instagram, rather than to a magazine. (When Carmen was born, we did a shoot with People and donated the money to a charity in Spain that works with sexually abused children.) It was a transition for me, coming into this world of attention. All of a sudden, people were interested in me on a whole different level. I became terrified and cautious.

But I learned that the more you share, the more control you have. At first I panicked about what others thought of me, but I realized we all have the same thoughts and desires. Let's talk about fashion and jewerly, but let's also talk about being a mommy and sleeping and taking embarrassing pictures. Now I’m able to say, "Hey, you know what? I'm not perfect, and we're all a community."

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ilaria Baldwin, born in Boston as Hilaria Lynn Thomas, has enjoyed a number of life changes recently. The experienced yoga instructor married Alec Baldwin in 2012, quickly finding herself in the spotlight (and in the tabloids). They had their first child, Carmen, in 2013, and they’re expecting a second this summer. The Instagram expert (she has 80,000 followers there and 30,000 more on Twitter) was kind enough to share her thoughts on family time in the Hamptons and explain how social media helps her manage her newfound celebrity status on her own terms.

Hamptons season is upon us! Describe a typical day for your family.

Our days start early. I work out at Physique 57 in Bridgehampton, and my husband goes to SoulCycle. Next we get the baby from the sitter and head to Mary's Marvelous for an epic breakfast. Then we go to the beach. Both of us are still working, but it's much nicer to be able to do some of it poolside.

What’s your favorite beach spot?

Indian Wells, but because it can get crowded, we'll go early and bring our

It sounds like your motto for life as well.

I like to keep it very simple most of the time. I wear yoga clothes, not much makeup. So at night it's fun; you get to put on jewelry and lipstick and go out. I kind of have the best of both worlds.

Tell us about some of your favorite finds at London Jewelers.

My husband has given me gifts from London Jewelers and I always get excited when I see the little orange ribbon. It's such a nice store to go into because it's got a family feel, unlike some of the large jewelry stores. Every time I go in they polish my ring; I'm sure it's always caked with baby lotion We get almost all of Carmen's baby earrings from London Jewelers. They have the cutest earrings ever and are so wonderful about letting us change the posts to screwbacks so they're safer for her. Carmen is very girly. Even though she's not wearing necklaces yet, it's one of her favorite words.

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How would you describe your signature jewelry style?

I love stacking bracelets. My husband bought me a David Yurman bracelet, then when Carmen was born (her birthstone is peridot), London Jewelers was able to find me a second David Yurman bracelet with peridot. If the new baby is born in July, that's ruby, so I can get another bracelet to stack!

I also love playing with earrings. I keep it pretty simple when I'm carrying Carmen, mostly studs. But at night it's so much fun to play with gems and colors and lengths. Having fun and mixing it up is definitely my motto.

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POMELLATO, NUDO COLLECTION (FROM TOP TO BOTTOM) 18K WHITE AND ROSE GOLD, PAVÉ DIAMOND AND BLUE TOPAZ RING $5,800 18K WHITE AND ROSE GOLD PAVÉ SAPPHIRE RING $3,300 18K ROSE AND WHITE GOLD LONDON BLUE TOPAZ RING $4,500 18K WHITE AND ROSE GOLD PAVÉ DIAMOND RING $5,700

VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 18K WHITE GOLD AND CHALCEDONY VINTAGE ALHAMBRA 20-MOTIF NECKLACE $20,100 LONDON COLLECTION 18K WHITE GOLD, DIAMOND, TANZANITE AND OPAL THREE-ROW BRACELET $26,900 DANA REBECCA DESIGNS 14K WHITE GOLD, OPAL AND DIAMOND EARRINGS $7,700 JAEGER-LECOULTRE 18K WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND RENDEZVOUS CELESTIAL ON AN ALLIGATOR STRAP, PRICE UPON REQUEST PENNY PREVILLE 18K WHITE GOLD PEARSHAPED OPAL, DIAMOND AND MOONSTONE RING $7,900

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PATEK PHILIPPE STAINLESS STEEL NAUTILUS ANNUAL CALENDAR ON LEATHER STRAP, 40.5MM $39,300 HUBLOT 18K ROSE GOLD BIG BANG CHRONOGRAPH ON RUBBER STRAP, 44MM $33,200 CARL F. BUCHERER STAINLESS STEEL AND CERAMIC PATRAVI SCUBATECH ON RUBBER STRAP, 44.6MM $6,400 PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

IWC 18K ROSE GOLD AQUATIMER AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH ON RUBBER STRAP, 44MM $21,900 AUDEMARS PIGUET STAINLESS STEEL AND CERMAMIC ROYAL OAK OFFSHORE CHRONOGRAPH ON RUBBER STRAP, 44MM $33,400

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A collection of 40 limited-edition Anniversary pieces with detailed enameled and engraved faces called Rare Handcrafts provides a number of stylish choices with old-world charm. Blending the mechanical know-how of watchmakers with the decorative artistic expertise of sculptors, engravers and painters, these pieces celebrate 400 years of watchmaking tradition. Design elements such as miniature painting, engraving, guilloching, enameling and more depict nautical scenes and landscapes that honor the city of Geneva.

The Chiming Jump Hour effortlessly combines joy and gala-level elegance in a classic tonneau-shaped case. As the name suggests, the second hand "jumps" from mark to mark. At the 60 mark the minute hand jumps to the next minute, and at each hour the separate display in the aperture jumps to the next hour. A soft chime celebrates this three-element leap forward in time. The watch utilizes a new, manually wound caliber 32-650 HGS PS movement that took four years to develop. In a solid platinum case with an intricately carved face and fluted platinum crown, this timepiece also pays tribute to a jump watch launched in 1989 for Patek's 150th anniversary.

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n its continuing celebration of 175 years producing impeccable timepieces, Patek Philippe has released the Anniversary Collection. The extensive offering of distinctive watches features iconic elements that have helped define nearly two centuries of elegance and craftsmanship.

"The collection highlights some exquisite examples of pieces that are traditionally important to Patek, including chronographs and world timers, culminating in the Grandmaster Chime,� explains Larry Pettenilli, president of Patek Philippe North America. “It is an extraordinary engineering feat as well as a work of art."

The Anniversary collection culminates in the extremely limited (seven pieces total) Grandmaster Chime model. The "sound of history" is easily Patek Philippe's most complicated wristwatch, not only due to the actual number of complications (over 20), but to their horological degrees of complexity. Two watch faces (the case rotates so that either can be worn face up) allow the bearer to focus on the time and the sonnerie (chiming for quarter hours or hours), or a full, instantaneous perpetual calendar. In addition to features like a grande and petite sonnerie, minute repeater and dual time zones, two new complications for chiming watches include an acoustic alarm that strikes the time and a date repeater that sounds the date on demand. The timepiece is richly presented in a rose gold case with relief engravings of a special anniversary laurel foliage motif, done entirely by hand.

Featuring a pulsimeter, tachymeter and telemeter, The Multi-Scale Chronograph collection represents some of the most popular Patek Philippe timepieces and honors the mid-20th century, when athletes, doctors and other professionals regularly wore watches with the ability to measure pulse rates, speed and distance. The Anniversary models, limited to 400 watches each for men and women, are produced in 18K yellow, white and rose gold on an alligator strap, with another 100 produced in platinum.

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BREGUET STAINLESS STEEL TRANSATLANTIQUE TYPE XXI FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH, 42.5MM $13,400 ROLEX STAINLESS STEEL AND PINK GOLD OYSTER PERPETUAL YACHT-MASTER II, 44MM $25,150

CARTIER 18K ROSE GOLD CALIBRE DE CARTIER DIVER ON RUBBER STRAP, 42MM $28,100 PANERAI BRUSHED TITANIUM LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 1950 AMAGNETIC 3 DAYS AUTOMATIC ON RUBBER STRAP, 47MM $11,800 BLANCPAIN STAINLESS STEEL FIFTY FATHOMS BATHYSCAPE FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH ON STRAP, 43MM $14,800

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here was a point when people were beginning to wonder if Dubai and the neighboring city of Abu Dhabi had had their day in the very hot Arabic sun. Predictions of dwindling oil supplies, dwindling tourism and a global economic crisis had pundits wondering how long the glittering "Vegas of the Middle East" could keep up the good times. But things have turned around, and temporarily-halted construction projects are up and running, or on the horizon. If you've not been back in a few years, you're missing a lot of the action.

Of course there are the now-perennial favorites like the indoor ski resort at Mall of the Emirates or the over-the-top Burj Khalifa hotel, the tallest building in the world, towering massively above anything else. Featuring its own mall, lake and enormous dancing fountain, along with a pool in the 76th floor Sky Lobby, it remains the dominant silhouette on Dubai's skyline. The Palm Islands—a continuing work in progress for over a decade—saw the completion of the Palm Jumeirah component last year, complete with the sweeping and instantly identifiable 15-year-old Burj Al Arab hotel rising like the sail of a ship above the water.

But this year, opportunities for discovery abound.

World Island—a collection of hundreds of individual private islands (selling for $20 to $30 million each) in the shape of a global map—is entering a new phase with construction on The Heart of Europe, which developers say will accept only euros at retail outlets and will feature artificial outdoor rain and snow.

Luxury hotels continue to pop up like

wildflowers in the desert. The Conrad Dubai, along Sheikh Zayed Road next to a new metro system station, features eight spa treatment rooms, 150 sunbeds, six restaurants and one of the largest suites in the city: the 3,400-squarefoot Royal Suite, featuring two king bedrooms, a lounge, dining area and maid's room. The 346-room Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is a golf resort with a palatial feel. Eight levels of luxury suites include the King Imperial Suite, a two-floor, 4,540-square-foot extravaganza with balcony views of the city, marble bathrooms, even a grand piano and access to a private poolside cabana. The adjacent Al Hamra Golf Club features a par 72 championship course. At the new Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, guests staying at the Royal Suite will be driven via chauffeured Bentley (a seaside helipad is also available), attended by a personal concierge and enter the room greeted by Arabian Gulf views. And the new classically themed, sandstone-colored Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach provides top-notch beachfront dining at Suq, Sea Fu, the Latin-themed Coya and the highly praised Hendrick's Bar, decked out like a 19th-century London gentlemen's club.

Speaking of food and nightlife, the romantic Pierchic restaurant at the Al Qasr hotel recently underwent a complete refurbishment and reopened last December with a contemporary look, over-water viewing pods (Chic Bar and Chic Lounge) and a new seafood-focused menu from chef Laurent Gras.

If you seek a little more action, consider signing up with the action sports gurus at XDubai. Created this year in partnership with wakeboarding champion Omeir Saeed, XDubai can help you arrange wakeboarding, flyboarding, rally driving and skydiving adventures, all while fostering professional athletes in the area. The company is currently building facilities for a variety of amateur and professional competitions, and recently hosted the Reebok Spartan Race.

Cartier celebrated its 10th annual Cartier International Dubai Polo Challenge at the Desert Palm Resort & Polo club, with Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein in attendance.

If you missed it this year, plan your visit for next year's Challenge in late February.

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From top: Ian Fleming hammered out James Bond while getting hammered at Duke's Bar in London; At the American Bar in the Savoy Hotel, also in London, awardwinning bartenders present impeccable drinks to a crowd that has included notables like Ernest Hemingway and Marilyn Monroe; The dark and dramatic Beaufort Bar.

t seems as if every classic bar in the Northeast has a faded black-andwhite photo of the proprietor posing with some established celebrity or politician. The fact is, prominent people from George Washington and Rudolf Valentino to Winston Churchill liked to drink, usually at high-profile boĂŽtes. With the resurgence of the cocktail culture over the past decade, bars with a deep sense of history are increasingly popular destinations. It doesn't hurt that some of them boast great drinks as well.

Bars achieve historic notoriety in a variety of ways: Perhaps they regularly hosted a famous (or infamous) guest, or perhaps they debuted a now-iconic cocktail. Sometimes the associations are notorious, like the scrappy White Horse Tavern in Greenwich Village where Jack Kerouac was regularly bounced. Some bars, then as now, became centers for high society.

In London, the award-winning American Bar at the Savoy Hotel (now a Fairmont property) checks off a number of boxes. A wonderfully stylish spot where bartenders work in white dinner jackets and black ties, this birthplace of the Hanky Panky cocktail firmly established itself in the 1930s with the publication of The Savoy Cocktail Book by head bartender Harry Craddock.

It's a tome still referenced today by the best bartenders. The theatrical, Art Deco-inspired Beaufort Bar, also inside the Savoy, recently launched "character cocktails" celebrating four famous residents: Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin and Frank Sinatra.

Hemingway was practically a bar tourism guide unto himself. In Cuba, he frequented the Floridita (where he created the Hemingway Daiquiri featuring grapefruit juice and reduced sugar), and in Pamplona, the lush 19th-century Gran Hotel La Perla. He was also a regular (along with Coco Chanel) at Harry's New York Bar in Paris. Rising to popularity during Prohibition in America, when bartender Harry MacElhone took over the space, the "New York" quickly attracted celebrity writers, actors, boxers and even the Duke of Windsor. (It's still run by a MacElhone relative.) Ian Fleming's James Bond recalls stepping into Harry's at the ripe old age of 16, in the short story A View to a Kill.

Speaking of Fleming, he was a frequent fan of the posh, secluded bar at the Dukes Hotel in London, off Jermyn Street. It's said he was inspired to create many elements of Bond's character in this comfortable, quiet space.

And Dukes is reportedly the birthplace of the Vesper cocktail, which appears in Casino Royale, Fleming's first Bond novel. Request the Dukes martini service, where bar manager Alessandro Palazzi and his staff roll out a formal cart well stocked with quality gins, tonics and garnishes to make the drink, tableside, to your specifications. You can also try the new vodka-based Fleming 89 honoring Bond's cologne of choice, Floris No. 89.

"When the customer comes to Dukes Bar," says Palazzi, "they experience the theater, the history. We produce a classic or Vesper Martini at their table from a legendary trolley." History comes alive with your first sip.

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an has created a new urban resort, but it's also a careful renovation of the historic Seville hotel," says Mathew Pargament, general manager of the new Miami Edition hotel, of creative director Ian Schrager. Located on Collins Avenue with unique front-door ocean views, the latest member of the Edition family (London, Istanbul and New York each have one, with more on the way) is a study in elegance and nostalgia.

The hotel began in 1955 as the Seville, arguably one of Miami's most luxurious and iconic stays at the time. Sinatra and the Rat Pack hung out here, and the rich and famous made this midway point between North and South beach their playground. Times changed and the Seville fell into disrepair and was eventually shuttered. Thanks to Marriott International and Schrager (whose previous Miami hotel design was at the Delano in 1992), the historic venue is once again a vision, blending historic elements and contemporary design. The Spanish-themed Seville has been transformed into a contemporary space with Spanish and Cuban elements—including original lobby fixtures and an original chandelier in restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten's new Matador restaurant— enhancing an ultra-modern design sensibility. But it's not only the sleek oak and walnut-adorned rooms, ocean-view terraces and the indoor-outdoor feel of the lobby, bar and restaurant that make this hotel special.

"I think it’s our partnerships and collaborations, and our catering to the high-income customer, that really defines us compared with other lifestyle properties in the area," says Pargament. The separate 28-room Bungalow Tower features 24-hour butler/concierge service, stand-alone bungalows and eight suites (including a 2,300-square-foot penthouse with a massive terrace) affording privacy from the 266-room Historic Tower. Mobile VIP check-in allows everything to be taken care of before you arrive. A separate satellite check-in means guests who require privacy don't even need to approach the desk. Enhancing the redesign, the hotel has partnered with the likes of Vongerichten for three restaurant spaces, the late photographer Lucien Clergue for art, candle producer Le Labo (for a custom scent in the public spaces) and curated music specific to certain spaces from Savannah Buffett, Maurice Bernstein and Damon DeGraff.

"Music, light and design are elements that define all of Ian's properties," adds Pargament.

The space is about more than simply atmosphere and service though.

From a farmer's market-style shop to a basement bowling alley and ice rink, from a top-of-the-line nightclub (Tropicale, named in honor of a 1950s Havana hotspot) to outdoor fire pits, 12,000 square feet of meeting/event space and a private beach with its own movie screen, there's little need to leave the grounds in search of fun. What's more, along with the new Thompson Miami Beach and Faena House, the Edition is restoring an active, upscale lifestyle to the Mid-Beach area. "We're really the gateway for the new guard," says Pargament.

To experience the Miami Beach Edition, call 786.257.4500 or visit editionhotels.com/miami-beach.

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Town & Country's Stellene Volandes shares her insights on the latest runway presentations.

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tellene Volandes is executive style editor at Town & Country magazine and the driving force behind its popular Top 50 Modern Swans young socialite list each year. She spent this winter analyzing the latest fashion and jewelry stories for the rest of 2015. We caught up with her just after New York Fashion Week, and she filled us in on what’s haute off the runways.

What were some of the overarching trends you saw at New York Fashion Week?

For both spring and summer 2015, and even at the recent fall shows, the influence of the 1970s is strong. Both in obvious signs, like fringe and prints, but also in subtler influences, like denim and suede. There is also a certain unfussiness right now to fashion. It's a more relaxed look, but with beautifully tailored and highly crafted pieces.

How is fine jewelry fitting into new fashion trends?

With ’70s fashion comes great big 1970s-inspired pieces, and my personal favorite, yellow gold! I'm so happy to see jewelers working with it, and also using hard stones like malachite, lapis and tiger eye as well.

How should a woman expect to gear up her summer wardrobe this year?

Buy a white dress (so many great options this summer), and wear it with yellow gold!

Do you gravitate towards chunky or delicate jewelry?

I generally wear pretty bold pieces, but I do try to balance when I'm getting dressed in the morning. If I'm wearing one of my big lariats, I'll put on my new favorite David Yurman pavé studs. The only other delicate pieces I wear every day are an evil eye bracelet and a brushed gold bracelet by Marco Bicego. I haven't taken either off for two years, and now I'm superstitious about it because they've been good years!

What color stones do you see in the mix for both traditional and contemporary jewelry styles?

I like the unexpected pairing of stones. The same way Prada made it okay to wear orange and brown together, a great Roberto Coin ring with smoky quartz and pink tourmaline, or a stack of Pomellato Nudos with an unusual mix seems to be the right kind of off-kilter. It's what keeps elegance from getting too boring.

If your monthly issue is not enough, follow Volandes on Instagram @townandcountrymagjewelry, where she keeps fellow bijoux lovers updated.

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Weylin B. Seymour’s exquisite event space in the refurbished Williamsburgh Bank building.

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FIRST CLASS Luxury comes to a once-rugged NYC neighborhood.

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ifteen years ago, when someone mentioned they’d been to Williamsburg, the mind jumped first to colonial Virginia, then to the iconic Peter Luger’s steakhouse in the working-class Brooklyn neighborhood. Then the artists began trickling in. Bars and restaurants followed, and the contemporary hipster was born, spearheading the economic revival of much of the borough. It only makes sense that luxury offerings would be next on the menu for the continually evolving region.

As with much of the city, recent residential development has trended

toward the luxury side, and new apartments are likely to contain amenities once available only along Park Avenue.

The soon-to-open 250N10, for example, offers a gym, resident-only cafe and WiFienabled common areas, along with ultramodern design elements. Monthly rent for a two-bedroom apartment at nearby 111 Kent Avenue (the most expensive property in Brooklyn when it sold for $56 million three years ago) runs about $7,200: a far cry from the artist-collective warehouse spaces of a decade ago.

In addition to new development, many of Williamsburg’s historic landmarks have undergone complete overhauls. One example is the Williamsburgh Savings Bank, the tallest building in the neighborhood's classic skyline; it got a full makeover that converted the first floor into an elegant event space. Redubbed Weylin B. Seymour's (supposedly a 19thcentury socialite from the area), the $27 million redesign maintains much of the building's original elegance, including two domes: one built in 1875 featuring its original frescos, and one in 1906 complete with original stained glass skylight panels. "Weylin B. Seymour's was born from the inspiration to become the event space in the city," says managing partner Carlos Perez San Martin. "As a gem of vibrant, hip Williamsburg, this architecturally stunning masterpiece has been restored to its former splendor and is a unique space to be in."

The venue has already played host to Vogue social editor Chloe Malle's engagement party, among other high-profile events, and the Seymour's developers expect to open an adjacent hotel, perfect for wedding parties and corporate groups, in the next year or two. It will join other luxe lodgings including the Williamsburg Hotel on Wythe Avenue, scheduled to open later this year. This well-appointed stay will feature outdoor terraces in many of its 150 rooms, a cocktail bar inside its retrofitted water tower and a signature restaurant.

At the neighborhood’s many other eating establishments, food and drink have similarly moved upscale. Williamsburg quickly became a center for such trends as locavore dining, house-made ingredients and invite-only chef's tables (Brooklyn Fare and Blanca are popular, difficult-to-access destinations). But more recent restaurants eschew "lumbersexual chic" for refined style, dubbed "haute Brooklyn" by The New York Times. Restaurants such as Scandinavian-themed Luksus ("luxury" in Danish), the New American seasonal Reynard inside the trendy Wythe Hotel, and the new 10course "veggie forward" tasting menu at Semilla take neighborhood noshing to the next level.

Hoping to taste all the unique, artisanal flavors of contemporary Williamsburg in one place? Look no further than Smorgasburg, the hugely popular food market inside East River State Park. Here you'll find offerings from Blue Marble Ice Cream, Bellocq Tea Atelier, Brooklyn Oyster Party and many more. Open from spring through late fall, vendors are inventive and driven by local flavor—just like Williamsburg itself.

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ce Sirin began her professional life in international marketing management for companies like Coca Cola and Microsoft before shifting into jewelry in 2007, when she launched Bee Goddess.

Drawing from mythology and symbols of the ancient past for her awardwinning collections of elegant "talismanic jewelry," the Istanbul and London-based Sirin seamlessly blends her no-nonsense business background with a personal journey of empowerment and the "evolution and revolution" going on within ourselves. Among the celebrities donning her bangles, rings and pendants: Kate Moss, Donna Karan and Rihanna.

Speaking before the Turkish Women's International Network in 2012 on the theme "Something Old, Something New," Sirin said that an element or symbol from the past remains fresh because of "the amount of light it's able to share, it's able to connect with us…I still believe in magic, in empowerment and in the light in me and around me."

LUXURY Bee Goddess founder Ece Sirin seeks to ‘‘unleash the soul’s potential.’’

What inspired you to begin designing jewelry?

I launched Bee Goddess in 2007 after 15 years in the corporate world. It is the fruit of my lifelong quest for spiritual fulfillment, which carried me through the worlds of mythology, alchemy and esoteric symbolism. In 2004, I made my first Moon Goddess Artemis pendant as a "symbol of my soul." Symbols—their wisdom and magic—have become my passion.

What is the concept behind your creations?

Bee Goddess jewels are keys that connect to inner nature and treasures of the heart, through the power of the subconscious. The symbols connect us to each other through our wishes beyond time, geography and language.

Each design is a universal archetypal symbol of mythology.

Who do you design your pieces for?

I design for women who shine bright, who acknowledge their feminine beauty, power and grace. It's a woman's brand emphasizing feminine values such as creativity, empowerment, self-realization and new beginnings. Our jewelry is a reminder of our inner light.

One jewelry trend seems to be a move towards understatement, in terms of size and decoration. Do you think that's more than just a passing trend?

Bee Goddess has been an evangelist of "less is more" since our birth. Our designs reflect the quest for purity and authenticity in an age where we are overwhelmed by too much of everything. I started my journey saying that jewelry should not be a status symbol, but a symbol of the soul. Through Bee Goddess, we unite the quest for material riches with spiritual riches.

Geometric, almost futuristic designs also seem to be a big trend. How does that tie in with Bee Goddess?

The universe we live in has always been an inspiration to artists. The appearance of geometry in nature—like the golden ratio—expresses the language of creation. For example, the circle represents the air element (creativity, unity and wholeness) while the triangle is a symbol of the fire element (ascension, transformation, passion and energy). I was inspired by geometry, using symbols like the Fibonacci spiral, tetractys (10-point triangle) and vesica piscis (intersecting circles) in my first collection over eight years ago. The Bee Goddess Sacred Geometry collection has now grown to over 350 different designs.

Explore Bee Goddess at London Jewelers Americana Manhasset.

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Concierge services cover almost every aspect of life.

etting everything done in a day—work, gym, class, family obligations, charity event, dinner—involves multiple strategic decisions, particularly during peak season in the Hamptons. Sometimes it helps to get a little help. This is where personalized concierge services come in. General personal services like Quintessentially cover a wide range of needs. Others, like those below, are more specific.

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Refresh Body Personal wellness services at home is nothing new, but the staff at Refresh Body provide the whole package. Perhaps you're not able to get to the gym or the spa before a big event, or you prefer the serenity and privacy of your home for pilates, yoga and a massage. Refresh, offering services in both Manhattan and the Hamptons, has you covered. "We try to encompass a broad spectrum of what our clients want," says Mark Brycman, co-founder of the eight-year-old company. "We offer the standard modalities: pilates, yoga, deep tissue massage. But we are also trained and certified to provide more specialized services, like Thai and pre-natal massages." What's more, Refresh's sizable staff is in constant communication to make sure any and all services complement each other, ensuring the best assessment of your personal strengths and weaknesses. After your workout, they even offer blowouts! Visit refreshbody.com or call 212.242.4379.

South Fork & Spoon Whether you commute or spend summer weekends on the island, arriving to an empty house after tackling traffic is no fun. South Fork & Spoon can help alleviate at least some of the stress by preparing for your arrival.

“We wanted to connect the local community, farmers and cookshops in a way that a Seamless or Fresh Direct couldn’t,” says founder Lexi Stoltz. “We’re supporting local farmers, but also feeding our clients local produce, which is especially welcome after battling Friday traffic and coming home at 8 p.m.”

Clients pick from an extensive menu from restaurants, cookshops, grocery stores and liquor stores. Items can be left at your doorstep or office, but most clients provide a key so South Fork & Spoon can load the refrigerator, prepare a snack and put out fresh-cut flowers. “When they get home, it’s like they never left, and they never see us,” Stoltz explains.

South Fork also provides a form of “short-notice catering” using organic ingredients. Select from a weekly menu of seasonal items, and within an hour, you can have a fully prepared, hot meal delivered to your home, office, even the beach. This year they also offer the Hamptons Aristocrat food truck, housed in a 1969 Aristocrat camper, available for events, weddings and more. Visit southforkandspoon.com or call 646.455.0837.

London Jewelers Yes, even London Jewelers offers personalized concierge services! We are committed to providing you with excellent service and an unparalleled selection of the world’s finest jewelry and timepieces. We bring the store to you with private, in-home sales and services, and will work with you wherever you find yourself: whether that's on the airstrip, between appointments at work, or out on the green. If it's time to update for the season or plan a surprise gift, London Jewelers will come to you. Call to inquire about our private services today.

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alancing art and commerce is challenging, requiring as it does a head for both creativity and business. Finding that happy medium demands a unique person, and interior designer Timothy Corrigan fits the bill. One of Architectural Digest’s AD100 for the past decade, the California-reared Corrigan is affable and stylish, relaxed and professional. He’s designed spaces for everyone from rock stars to royalty, and even his own French château, chronlicled in the best-selling book An Invitation to Château du Grand-Luce. We spoke with Corrigan about design in 2015, and where things might be going.

How did you come to be where you are now?

I started in advertising in New York and Paris, but I had gotten so far removed from the creative aspect of the business that it wasn’t as much fun anymore.

Along the way, my apartment in Paris—which I designed—was featured in a magazine. I realized that I enjoyed design more then my actual job!

You launched your own firm right out of the gate?

I was very lucky; one of my first five clients was Madonna, and I had a lot of highprofile clients early on. Within five or six years, I was named by Architectural Digest as one of the top designers in the world. I think it’s a testimony to the fact that people should follow their passion. When you’re doing the right thing, there may be long hours, but it doesn’t feel like work.

How would you define your design style?

A magazine once described my style as “European Elegance infused with California Casual” and I think that works. There’s a comfort to my ethos. No matter how beautiful a room is, if it’s not comfortable, it’s not successful. There

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With your global clientele, do you find yourself incorporating cultural elements from outside of Europe and California?

As the world becomes smaller in terms of access, I think there will be increased influence from different cultures. In the past the trend was to do “all France” or “all Morocco.” Now you’re going to see a greater synthesis of elements from all over.

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are three aspects to comfort: The physical (Is it a soft sofa?), the psychological (Is the furniture and design the right scale for the space?) and also the “rational” (Do you feel comfortable putting your feet on a table? If someone spills a soda, are you going to freak out?).

Are you seeing any new room How do you achieve rational comfort? trends or room uses?

The Parterre For example, even though the fabrics we use look fancy, many are For the past few years, people were actually outdoor fabrics or are highly stain resistant. We put marine varnish merging kitchen, living and dining into one space. I’m seeing more people on all our furniture, so you can set a drink down and it won’t leave a mark. turning back to the separate dining room. If you’re not using a room, it’s not I’m doing a line of china for Royal Limoges, France’s oldest porcelain working for you. We had a client who hadn’t used his living room in 10 manufacturer; my Jardin Française collection will be launched this fall. I told years. We converted it to display his wine collection. Suddenly it involves them, “Americans are very practical. I want a line that is dishwasher safe his passion and has become the most used room in the house! The other and microwave friendly, even though it has gold on it.” thing is that good design should be everywhere. Car designers understood this concept much earlier on; the interior is so essential. Anytime you Concepts of durability and quality, rather than simply status, interface with something—even a door handle—it can be an opportunity to seem to have saturated all levels of luxury. It can appear quite feel “this is special, this is interesting.” casual, but last in a way that mass-market products don't.

Exactly. We did the royal palace in Qatar. In the family dining room, there's You redesigned your own French château (pictured above), outdoor fabric on the chairs. Even the royal family knows they're dealing chronicled it in a coffee table book, and Pottery Barn with kids and grandkids, and you don't want to have to replace upholstery participated in your book tour. That seems, somehow, an every six months. unlikely fit.

I have a new fabric line with Schumacher (one of the oldest American It made sense to work with Pottery Barn because the whole point of the fabric companies) and even though it has clean lines within the design, you book is that whatever your home is, whether it is a French château or a see organic shapes and a return to color. You’re also seeing a higher level of studio apartment, you have to create a space that truly embraces you and detail. From a distance, something looks like a simple black cube; when you allows you to be your best self. It’s really about figuring out how to make get closer you’ll see little details in the construction that make it feel special. any space work for you, and that can be accomplished at any price point.

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What are the diamond industry’s most pressing challenges and how are you dealing with these?

The growth in demand for diamonds will soon outpace supply; supply is forecast to plateau, and then decline after 2020. We are investing heavily in our production capacity: we’ve committed considerable capital to major expansion projects at our existing operations and to developing new deposits. In Botswana, we continue with our hugely important investment at Jwaneng which, we estimate, will deliver over 100 million extra carats from one of the world’s richest diamond mines.

In South Africa, an underground project will extend the life of its largest diamond mine to 2044. In Canada, progress continues at one of the largest new developments in the diamond world, and we look forward to receiving the first production within a couple of years. We’ve recently opened a mine in Namibia after two years of development work.

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Generation Y and Millennial consumers, who will provide the oxygen for future U.S. demand for diamond jewelry, are looking for uniqueness and ethical reassurance in the products they buy. The Forevermark brand responds to their need for confidence, trust, quality and excitement. (We recently inscribed our millionth Forevermark diamond!)

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What are some of the big bridal trends this year?

The trends we're currently seeing include a lot of fitted silhouettes, low sheer backs and open bare backs, with intricate lace or beading to give a little sexiness. We're also seeing a variety of materials, like silk satin, charmeuse or chantilly lace, for details.

For avant-garde brides that want to be different and have the bodies to do it, they're wearing a fitted sheath, all lace, with a bit of sleeve. Then they're incorporating a detachable train that almost looks like a full skirt when attached. They're removing this "grand gala" full train for the reception, and they’re left with a stunning fitted silhouette.

What about moving forward into next year?

We're seeing fewer fitted skirts. Instead brides are going for classic A-lines, and they're requesting sleeves. But the gowns still have a sheer, open airiness to the lace, with low backs, even with long sleeves and fuller skirts.

It seems as if intricate lace patterns are everywhere.

We are definitely seeing a lot of lace. Designers are choosing to combine different textures of lace where they might have used a lot of beading in previous collections. A designer might combine a chantilly with a guipere

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What kind of advice do you give a bride who is just starting out in her search for the perfect gown?

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Are grooms getting more involved in the process?

I’ve seen a little more involvement over the years. These days, the bride is often an established professional, and sometimes the couple is already living together. They are combined in their preparation for the wedding.

However, there's still that tradition, that element of surprise for the moment when he's seeing her in her gown for the first time. That anticipation is a beautiful sentiment.

What other words of wisdom can you impart for brides-to-be?

Brides should be true to themselves, and bring whoever is most instrumental in helping them shop for a gown, whether it's a mom or a best friend. It doesn't necessarily need to be the entire bridal party. They need someone they know will be honest with them. A bride needs to feel assured in her decision, and choosing the right dress will make her feel that much more confident on her wedding day.

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orn in Jamaica, Queens, restaurateur Richie Notar began his career as a dishwasher at a nightclub called Enchanted Garden. "It's been an interesting journey," he says in his amiable, no-nonsense way. It so happened that the owners of that modest, popular spot—Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell—would soon launch Studio 54, the nightclub to end all nightclubs. They took Notar with them, working as their Guy Friday. The future entrepreneur found inspiration from his mentors: "Ian is a great nuts-and-bolts guy, and Stephen was a great example of hospitality."

Notar worked around Manhattan as a chef, then followed Shrager and Rubell to open the first in the Morgan's Hotel chain. He then retreated to Montauk for a break from the hustle and bustle, serving as general manager at the East Hampton Point restaurant. "I thought it would be two months. It wound up being two years." The restaurant's owners split, and "one of them said, 'Come back to the city.' I said, 'For what?'" Notar recalls. "He said, 'I'm working with a Japanese chef who's getting some noteriety. DeNiro likes him." The team opened Nobu in 1994, changing New York's (and the world's) restaurant landscape almost overnight. Notar helped expand the hugely popular sushi restaurant into a global property before deciding to break off on his own in 2011 to launch Notar Hospitality.

The new business venture kicked things off with the opulent, contemporary-meets-classic glam hotspot Harlow on east 56th street. "I wasn't planning on doing a Midtown restaurant, but when I walked into the space, the whole place reeked of elegance," says Notar. "The dining room was built by William Randolph Hearst for Marion Davies and still has its original chandeliers." Notar says his goal was to return some elegance and fun to fine dining. "During the Studio 54 days, Steve would want to go out on Saturday nights, and we'd pick up Halston, Mick Jagger and Andy Warhol, and people would be so elegant. They made an effort to get dressed up. I really liked that.

"In this business you have to recognize when you're jumping on a trend rather than creating one," says Notar. "The last thing I wanted to do was the existing trend of having taxidermy over my head attracting guys in flannel shirts. I started noticing that men were buying better clothes, trimming their beards and getting more refined. I decided I would make Harlow posh, perfect for a date, but with no pretentions."

"No pretentions," might best describe Harlow East, the Sag Harbor extension he opened "at the last minute" last year, now entering its second season fully formed. "I think one thing that's missing in hospitality is humility," he says. "There's sometimes a sense of 'I'm doing you a favor by letting you into my restaurant.'" To that end, while celebrities like Bon Jovi, Billy Joel and Matt Lauer quickly became regulars to the spacious, nautically themed main dining room, there's a dropin back bar with live music and a $25 "Red Plate Special" geared to encourage locals. He hopes to add a cocktail parlor this summer where, after dinner, "you can have a drink, hear yourself talk. It's a glamorous space, one of the few on the water, so you can enjoy the moonlight."

The longtime host is quick to point out that Harlow East isn't simply another see-and-be-seen summer destination for celebrities and Notar's closest friends. "A VIP to me is a person who comes on time, is nice to the staff, and says thanks on the way out. That's the person who's going to get a table if they're on the waiting list."

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f a dog needs help, I can't walk away," says Bill Smith (pictured left), founder and executive director of Pennsylvania's Main Line Animal Rescue center (MLAR). The lush, 60-acre no-kill property includes woodlands, walking paths and extensive facilities it employs to rescue hundreds of dogs, cats, rabbits and more each year.

The endeavor started humbly enough in 1997, with Smith, his mother and his sister rescuing animals scheduled for euthanasia in NYC shelters and working from Smith's car to find suitable adoptive families. Smith made a point of taking the hardest of the hard-luck cases: the injured, the ill and those with behavioral issues.

Over the years, the project has grown into a holistic animal rescue and care facility enlisting over 450 active volunteers signing in to help out each year. The center includes on-site veterinary and emergency surgery services (many animals come in having been hit by cars), and an innovative "Home Schooling" program, to help dogs become familiar with the sounds and actions of everyday life (something many rescues aren't accustomed to). "There's a barn that we've designed to look exactly like an apartment," says Smith, "with a doorbell, a TV, a working kitchen. Our volunteers take the shy dogs down there every day so they learn what it's like to be in a home."

For some of the center's "wilder dogs," there’s “Petiquette.” Volunteers teach basic obedience training, raising the likelihood a dog will find a forever home. For “Shy Dogs,” an integrated obedience training incorporates gentle massage therapy, confidence-building and successful interaction with humans.

MLAR lends its support to far more than rescue animals: information on its website addresses circus animals and urban horse-drawn carriages. Braille Tails pays for converting children’s books with animal characters into Braille, distributing them free of charge to children in need. “We have a platform to explore animal/human relations on a larger scale,” Smith explains. “We also have a responsibility, an obligation to do the most we can with our donations.”

Main Line has even made a difference on the national level. In 2008, it sponsored a billboard in Chicago urging Oprah Winfrey to do a show addressing dangerous puppy mills, a significant issue in central Pennsylvania. “We didn’t expect to be involved, we just wanted to bring the issue to her attention,” says Smith. It worked: Oprah noticed the billboard and sent Lisa Ling undercover to accompany MLAR to some of the most notorious puppy mills in the area. The exposé resulted in Oprah’s third most popular show and a movement that encouraged the passage of new protection laws in a dozen states. MLAR was also one of three shelters nationwide featured on NBC’s Best in Shelter with Jill Rappaport. It’s even gained support from the Rescue Paw Foundation, the organization supporting no-kill shelters around the country. "I think Bill is the most amazing person on earth," says founder Candy Udell, "and I was lucky enough to meet him and start to work with him. Bill has saved hundreds of lives just since I've known him, and Rescue Paw honors that."

To learn more about the incredible work being done by Main Line Animal Rescue, please visit mainlinerescue.com.

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