CONTENTS

122 ENGINEERING A CLASSIC

Though his shoes can be described as fanciful, sexy and joyous, for designer Gianvito Rossi, every sketch is informed by functionality.

126 TIMELESS

There’s a depth to watch collecting that is both cerebral and emotional, and a community that’s bound by a shared dedication to the artistry that lives within each timepiece

128 GREEK REVIVAL

The Spring 2023 runways offered an update on draping worthy of a modern-day Greek goddess

132 ONE EASY PIECE

Launched with a single look, Veronica Beard’s founders have set out to make getting dressed a joy.

134 15 QUESTIONS FOR PILAR GUZMÁN

Author, editor, and unofficial decorator, the former editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler is a gold mine of advice, from office politics to home renovations.

142 BURIED TREASURE

How does a chance encounter in a Roman bookstore evolve into a critically acclaimed film? Bruce Weber shares the story behind The Treasure of His Youth

148 PERIPATETIC PALATE

Chef CJ Jacobson brings the culmination of his travels into the kitchen at Aba

150 COUTURE CONFECTIONS

There’s a new demand for a time-honored technique in the pastry world. Vintage cake making is having a comeback. We visit one dessert atelier to get a taste for the craft

158 A CHANGE IN PERSPECTIVE

At just 22 years old, Sophia Wilson is already commanding an audience for her tender images that capture the spirit of her generation. She can now count a few more amongst her fans as this year’s recipient of the Bal Harbour Shops Emerging Fashion Photography Award.

BY LIZA MULLETT