M Lifestyle

FALL 2015 THE LIFESTYLE

NEW YORK ART: FROM THE GRAND TO THE UNDISCOVERED

THE TOTAL “RIG”

HOW TO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER

INTO THE WOODS:

OUTERWEAR THAT ENCHANTS

CONTENTS

FEATURES

35 What Makes Our Site So Special 42 Designers: Living Life 52 Book Shelf: Couture Meets Cuisine 70 Intriguing People: Jeffrey Tambor 78 Documentaries: IRIS 80 Temple St. Clair: Nomad Collection 88 Nak Armstrong: A New Movement in Jewelry 102 Art Scene: From the Grand to the Undiscovered

THE LIFESTYLE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Karen Alberg Grossman DESIGN DIRECTOR

Hans Gschliesser INTERIM MANAGING EDITOR

FASHION

48 What’s New 56 Out of the Woods 72 Stylewatch: Jewelry 82 10 Fall Essentials 90 The Total Rig 108 Tuxedo Tune-Up 114 Style: Family Matters

Brian Scott Lipton PROJECT MANAGER

Lisa Montemorra DESIGNER

Jean-Nicole Venditti CONCEPT /CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Andrew Mitchell-Namdar MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

Bob Mitchell DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

DEPARTMENTS

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6 Welcome Letter 8 Lots to Celebrate 16 Scene & Heard 47 Social Media MRM-Style 66 Fathers vs. Sons 110 World Scene 116 At Your Service

Peg Eadie DIRECTOR OF PREPRESS

John Frascone CREATIVE DIRECTION

WSAA, Inc., Westport, CT MITCHELLS/RICHARDS/MARSHS ART DIRECTION & COPY

WSAA, Inc., Westport, CT

BUSINESS JOURNALS FASHION GROUP PUBLISHER

Stuart Nifoussi PRESIDENT AND CEO

Britton Jones CHAIRMAN AND COO

Mac Brighton CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Christine Sullivan

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WELCOME

GREETINGS FROM THE MITCHELL FAMILY

STARS MUST BE COLLIDING... IN ALL CORNERS OF OUR BUSINESS, WE ARE CELEBRATING SIMULTANEOUS ANNIVERSARIES.

MUCH TO CELEBRATE, AND WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED! Anniversaries are in the air this fall at Mitchell Stores.

Starting with the biggies, on the West Coast, Wilkes Bashford is celebrating 50 years since opening its doors in San Francisco’s Union Square. If you are in the Bay Area, please stop in and toast Tyler and Wilkes!

Back home, this year our own Bill Mitchell is celebrating 50 years since he joined the family business, bringing his unique brand of humor and friendship to all who enter Mitchells’ doors.

Also on the East Coast, we are celebrating 10 years since Marshs has joined our family of stores and 15 years since we moved Richards to its spectacular current location. It’s hard to believe it’s also 5 years since Wilkes Bashford joined our family!

As we’ve expanded, we are also enjoying making our world smaller for you with our new e-commerce site. If you haven’t done so already, spend 2 minutes setting up your MWorld account and enjoy all our stores and services from anywhere you go.

We love looking back on all these exciting milestones, but in truth, we are just getting started!!! Wishing you a great and stylish season.

With Hugs,

The Mitchell Family 6

Nature does nothing in vain — ARISTOTLE —

LOT S TO

CELEBR TE!

T H IS F A L L !

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YEARS

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MITCHELLS FAMILY OF STORES Purchased by the Mitchells, Wilkes found the perfect combination as the Wilkes Bashford dedication to extraordinary customer service was complementary to this family-run and owned company.

Mitchells + Wilkes = a formula for a bright future.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MITCHELLS FAMILY OF STORES The strategic addition of a full-scale luxury women’s department to this retail institution in Huntington completed the fit into the Mitchell family’s collection of luxury stores. Chris Mitchell, one of the owners, has found his home in Huntington along with his family. They have brought philanthropy to a new level on Long Island with the recent launch of Pink Aid Long Island, a foundation to support under-insured women suffering from breast cancer.

IN A NEW STORE LOCATION Named “Store of the Year” in a Retail Design Awards competition, Richards continues to thrive in its tony Greenwich Avenue location.

Called “warm and light and well-bred all over” by Visual Merchandising & Store Design publication, the store has maintained its informal good-to-see-you customer ethic while continuing to offer the world’s most luxurious fashion for men and women.

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F ABULOUS

Y EAR S

AS A LEADER IN STYLE Wilkes Bashford is proud of its heritage as THE place for fashion leadership and award-winning service in the San Francisco community for 50 years.

But actually, WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED… and we're proving it again this year with the success of our state-of-the-art, full service website, wilkesbashford.com.

Plus...

ASSOCIATE ANNIVERSARY MILESTONES

Frank Gallagi’s retirement celebration brought customers/ friends together, including longtime client, Matt Lauer.

Domenick Condoleo Nasra Caspar Mark Taylor Ray Cerritelli Phyllis Bershaw Helene Cote Sylvia Lindberg Jean Evans Hyung Tran Ly Judy Brooks Angela Pieretti Evelyn Shelton Ruth Kermian Kristin Tichy Luis Bedoza Dan Cote Rocco Messina

55 YRS 40 YRS 30 YRS 30 YRS 25 YRS 20 YRS 20 YRS 20 YRS 20 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS

Michele Romano Marilyn Wallack Peta-Gaye Powell Fatima Salvado Maria Abrantes Derrick Lopez Eleni Kasparis Margarita Gutierrez Christine Halepas Patricia Kaylor Ellen Finlayson Deborah Mazza Maria Sabino Theresa Goncalves Paige Vass Jose Garcia Nickesha Martin

15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 15 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS 10 YRS

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FALL 2015

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DANA KELLIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS SYLVA & CIE. PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS DL1961 PREMIUM DENIM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS NAM CHO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS SAMUELSOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS|RICHARDS NAM CHO PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS CANALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS COOMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS ETON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS NAM CHO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS LORI ANN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS SORELLINA PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS YOSSI HARARI PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS ASSAEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS ETON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS HICKEY FREEMAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS|RICHARDS LORI ANN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS PENNY PREVILLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS PAOLO COSTAGLI PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS NELLIE PARTOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS SYLVA & CIE. PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS TODD REED PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS BRIONI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS CANALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS COPPLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS DANA KELLIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS KITON MEN’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS INDIVIDUALIZED CUSTOM SHIRTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS SYLVA & CIE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS TODD REED PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS CANALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS BRIONI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS CANALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS EMILY & ASHLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS INDIVIDUALIZED SHIRTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS SAMUELSOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS EMILY & ASHLEY PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS PAOLO COSTAGLI PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS SORELLINA PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS ASSAEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS BRIONI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS ETON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCH ELLS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS AARON HENRY PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS|RICHARDS INDIVIDUALIZED CUSTOM SHIRTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS SAMUELSOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS JONATHAN SIMKHAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS INDIVIDUALIZED CUSTOM SHIRTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS DEREK LAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS

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TODD REED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS DEREK LAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS RALPH LAUREN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 11/7 TODD REED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 11/11-12 BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS MICHAEL KORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 11/13-14 MICHAEL KORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS NARCISO RODRIGUEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 11/14 CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS LORI ANN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS KIMBERLY MCDONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS NAM CHO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 11/20-21 YOSSI HARARI PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS LELA ROSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS NARCISO RODRIGUEZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS 11/21 KIMBERLY MCDONALD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS 11/28 ASSAEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS LORI ANN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 12/3-4 KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/3-5 BOGNER WOMEN’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 12/4 PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/4-5 CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 12/5 COOMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS KATHLEEN DUGHI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS NAM CHO PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/9-10 NAK ARMSTRONG PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/10-12 BOGNER MEN’S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS SYLVA & CIE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS SYLVA & CIE. PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/11-12 NAK ARMSTRONG PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 12/12 ASSAEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS EMILY & ASHLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS FRED LEIGHTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS KWIAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS NAM CHO PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS 12/16 LORI ANN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/18 TODD REED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/18-19 CAROLINE ELLEN PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 12/19 FRED LEIGHTON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS PAOLO COSTAGLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS KWIAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS NAM CHO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS EMILY & ASHLEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/19-20 AARON HENRY PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS 12/19-23 PAUL MORELLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/21-24 TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS 12/22-24 TEMPLE ST. CLAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS PA = Personal Appearance

SPECIAL EVENTS 10/1 10/15 10/22 11/10

PINK AID 5TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MITCHELLS PINK AID LONG ISLAND LUNCHEON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MARSHS BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE 20TH ANNIVERSARY LUNCHEON . . . . . . .GREENWICH HYATT MICHAEL KORS PERSONAL APPEARANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RICHARDS

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NEAR & FAR’S 20TH ANNIVERSARY

GALA CELEBRATION Record crowd mingles, bids and makes a difference!

Mitchells saluted Near & Far, a Southport-based charity, at their annual spring gala hosted at our Westport store complete with an intimate concert by five-time Grammy nominee, singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles. Festivities Catering outdid themselves with fantastic floating food displays, giant champagne glasses filled with bubbles and cool bar selections. An online auction, powered by BidPal and event hi-tech bidding via cell phone texting, raised funds to benefit the charity... whose mission is to target poverty and change lives. Platinum host committee co-chairs were Mitchells’ Co-CEO Bob Mitchell and his wife Karen, and Cindy and Rob Citrone. Q

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YWCA OLD BAGS

SHOE & BAG RUNWAY SHOW A parade of fabulous shoes and handbags Our second annual event to benefit The YWCA Domestic Abuse Program was held at Richards this spring. The room was filled with guests, many who enjoyed last year’s event were found sitting next to first-time attendees and new donors and supporters of this local charity. Models strutted and danced down the runway to a jazzy beat —with only their legs showing—wearing designs such as Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Brunello Cucinelli, Sarah Flint and Lanvin, while carrying handbags by Chloé, Valentino, Anya Hindmarch, Reed Krakoff and many others! Q

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M I C H A E L KO R S . C O M

MITCHELLS, ZEGNA, MASERATI

THE ART OF THE DEAL Let the chips fall!

Ermenegildo Zegna and Maserati partnered with Mitchells to host a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament and dinner at the recently opened Miller Motorcars’ Westport Maserati showroom. Clients from all three sponsors competed for the top prizes: Ermenegildo Zegna bespoke made-to-measure men’s clothing and the coveted use of a Maserati for a weekend!

This marriage of the ultimate in clothing and automobile design created a night filled with luxury and the addition of single malt scotch by Bowmore, Glen Garioch and Auchentoshan and craft beer by a local Fairfield brewery completed the picture. It was an evening filled with camaraderie and lots of laughs as many seasoned players sat next to rookies and lightened the weight of the poker chips falling. Q

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ARTFUL DISPLAY

DRESSING UP, DOWNTOWN & SECRETLY PARISIAN Our three-day in-store event at Mitchells focused on different themes each day. Jam-packed with expertise, the event brought in designer representatives who offered specially edited additional merchandise and custom monogramming of shirts.

Guests signed up for raffles with fun prizes; JoyRide gave out complimentary gift certificates; Granola Bar brought goodies; and finally, mounds of French macarons were mixed in with lots and lots of great denim! Q

This spring, Marshs’ windows displayed pieces from Long Island’s Best Young Artists at the Heckscher Museum. At left, Ilsia Bonilla’s “Electric Wave,” Mixed media (clay, steel, and light). Q

DESIGNER JEWELRY

A GEM OF AN EVENING Friendship, fabulous food and indulgent gems!

Hosted by Mitchells in the charming Folly room at the nearby Delamar Hotel at Southport, the designer jewelry evening brought artisan collections of three world-renowned designers to explore. Divyanshu Navlakha of Sutra Jewels, Mattia Cielo and Anna Frammolino of Paolo Costagli had the opportunity to visit with the guests and enjoyed the intimate setting. The open-air venue added to the casual chic of this elegant lantern-lit evening. The chef from Artisan restaurant presented small-plated specialties on transparent glass bricks for the guests’ selections.

Wine and prosecco, along with miniature dessert bites, were passed. Q

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MARSHS SPRING 2015

MUST-HAVES HAVE IT! Marshs salutes Woodbury Ball’s Autism partners

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Chris Mitchell and the store family at Marshs welcomed Woodbury Magazine, the donors and the VIP sponsors of their Gala to an event featuring a Marshs’ Spring 2015 Must-Have Fashion Show. Presenting spring designer trends straight off Paris, Milan and New York runways, the models entertained the crowd as Sandy Ceppos, MFOS Sales and Marketing Director, commented on the styles.

Guests at the well-attended luncheon in Huntington, Long Island mingled among friends and fellow-supporters in the modern atmosphere. A percentage of sales benefitted the Woodbury Ball’s Autism partners. Q

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Shawnee Knight and Tina Kramer, New Canaan co-founders of Filling in the Blanks, a non-profit organization, filled the room with friends and supporters as they hosted a wonderful Shoe & Handbag Fashion Show and Luncheon at Mitchells. Filling in the Blanks is dedicated to fighting childhood hunger and provides needy children with meals on the weekend. The fundraiser was a success and a fun opportunity to check out the latest shoe and bag designer fashions. Q

PINK AID & MANOLO BLAHNIK

PUMP IT UP!

Celebrating Pink Aid’s 5th Anniversary Mitchells and Manolo Blahnik have partnered to create this exclusive pump in celebration of Pink Aid’s 5th Anniversary. The gorgeous, custom-designed pink leopard print pumps will be available online and in-store with a percentage of sales benefitting Pink Aid, a grant-based organization created to help underserved women in Connecticut and Long Island.

This year’s Pink Aid CT’s 5th Anniversary Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held Thursday, October 1st at Mitchells, Westport, while Pink Aid LI’s 2nd annual Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held October 15th at Marshs of Huntington on Long Island. Q

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Our annual Hearts Full of Spring evening highlighted the importance of women’s health and focused on the devastating statistics of heart disease among women and its symptoms. The evening was bursting with food and fashion as St. Vincent Medical Center’s doctors and nurses strutted the catwalk in Mitchells’ fashions; the show was commentated by Mary Nicolia Daoutis, whose sister was struck in her early life with heart issues. The event was lifestyle-transforming as keynote speaker Lisa Lynn presented advice regarding metabolism, nutrition and fitness.

Mitchells’ own Kaki Johnson, a heart attack survivor, told her poignant story demonstrating the fact that women can be impacted by heart problems at a very early age. Television personality and loyal Mitchells’ client, Dave Price, kept the audience laughing as he cajoled the guest bidders at the evening’s live auction. Q

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

CELEBRATES HOPE ABUNDANT! Third time’s the charm...

The third annual gala to benefit the Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hit recordbreaking fundraising goals and more! The highlight was Kim Campbell, Glen Campbell’s wife, and director James Keach’s amazing tribute to Glen and his Farewell Tour. A trailer of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Glen Campbell... I’ll Be Me” was shown to the guests and took everyone’s breath away as it records the struggles and painful parting of a loved one suffering with Alzheimer’s Disease. Co-chairs Ginge Cabrera, Lynn Hagerbrant and Cristin Marandino filled the room with friends, family and supporters all possessing an obvious passion to find a cure.

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Connecticut chapter’s own Lexi Rodriguez beamed all evening as her dreams came to life with the most successful gala yet and with plans swirling in her head for an even bigger and better one next year! Contributing to the evening’s success was sophisticated cuisine donated by Food Design and amazing urns brimming with purple lilacs compliments of Winston Flowers. Q

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BCA & BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

PERFECT PAIRING Brunello Cucinelli partners with BCA at Richards Brunello Cucinelli’s own Andrea Simnowski educated BCA committee members with news and trends from the Brunello Cucinelli Fall 2015 Collection. Guests were wowed by the luxurious cashmere, fur trims and gorgeous neutral palette shown on the models as they showcased the extraordinary layered outfits. A percentage of sales benefitted the Breast Cancer Alliance. Q

RICHARDS’

ARTFUL DISPLAY Local artists’ works highlighted the Richards windows for the 18th annual Art to the Avenue event. The works, collected by the Greenwich Arts Council, are curated by Richards’ Visual Director Kristin Tichy, who displays different pieces every year at the store. As shown above, the wooden sculpture is by Norman Hoberman and the paintings are by Randy Jones. Q

BCA JR FASHION SHOW

FUTURE LOOKS The junior arm of the BCA once again highlighted their young adult members at their annual Fashion Show at Richards as members modeled the best of Richards in men’s and women’s. The junior committee is actively dedicated to helping underserved populations, educating their peers and learning about philanthropy at an early age. Many have family members who have had breast cancer so it is a charity that really hits home.

The group consists of boys and girls from local private and public high schools in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Q

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MR. WESTPORT

BILL MITCHELL’S MILESTONE YEAR This May, Bill Mitchell marked his 50th year at the family-run Mitchells of Westport; he began his career in 1965 at his parents’ retail store, which was formerly called Ed Mitchells. To fully celebrate this major milestone, the store hosted an all day drop-in-and-share “Bill Memories and Moments” celebration. A photo booth with instant printing and social media capabilities added to the party-like atmosphere. Saugatuck Sweets offered gelato in his honor to all and champagne was served to many who came to pay respects to Bill’s great 50 years and wish him 50 more. Bill shared this special day with his wife and three sons, Scott, Chris and Tyler, who traveled in from other Mitchell-owned stores to join the “home-team” family. To add a little gravitas to the day, Jim Marpe, Westport Selectman, came with a Proclamation naming Saturday, May 16th “Bill Mitchell Day” in Westport, while Connecticut senators arrived with a General Assembly citation from the state. Q

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MITCHELLS.COM

WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL? If we could reach through the screen and pour you a cup of virtual coffee, we would.Because we believe great style starts with a relationship.

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WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?

1.

Work online with the same STYLE ADVISOR you work with in-store.

Our online Style Advisors are not in India, China or South America. They’re in our actual five stores! They touch and feel the merchandise. They know our designers. How things fit. Your taste. Your lifestyle.

Take two minutes to set up an MWorld account and select a store of your choice and a Style Advisor.

Here are some of the many ways they can help you online: CAN’T DECIDE WHICH ONE TO BUY? Hit “Email My Style Advisor” when viewing any items you’re considering, and he/she will help you make the right choice.

NEED A PIECE TO COMPLETE AN OUTFIT? In MWorld, email your Style Advisor, who will view what you want to match in your Virtual Closet, and then send you suggestions.

DON’T KNOW WHAT TO WEAR FOR AN OCCASION? Shop the easy way!

Send a quick note about what you’re dressing for and your Style Advisor will send you a Curated List of handpicked selections that suit your style.

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Iwona Kelly Style Advisor, Richards Since 1998

“In- store and online, my customers are loving that they can see what items are in which store and in what size. It takes away calling and asking and waiting, they love the immediate access.

One of my customers keeps ordering things we only carry at Wilkes. I guess she’s a California girl at heart!”

2.

Access to the COLLECTIVE INVENTORY of all five stores.

Every item online actually “lives” in one of our five stores. So... as each store carries a distinctive roster of designers and a different product edit, this gives ALL of our customers access to a greatly expanded selection. This extraordinarily large and carefully curated inventory consists of over 11,000 items,

rivaling some of the world’s largest luxury e-tailers!

We believe that the breadth of our offerings, combined with the signature edit of our buyers and the expertise of our real “live” Style Advisors, come together to create a shopping experience that is second to none.

Kristen Perez Style Advisor, Mitchells

“A lot of my customers are saving time and energy by picking out what they want online and coming in when we have it waiting.

The women get to look at all the bags and shoes we have in five stores and love having so many choices. But they’d usually rather hold a handbag or try on shoes before buying them.”

3.

See something online?

RESERVE IN-STORE! By all accounts, it’s one of the best features of our new site. While on some days, you may want to lose yourself in the store for hours, on other days, you are busy or away (or lazy) and want to shop from... wherever you want to shop from. Some of the reasons our customers y “Reserve in Store”:

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• Shop from anywhere and only come in when you know the right item in the right size is waiting.

• You get to see, touch & feel before you buy.

• You can shop the inventory of our five stores and have it waiting at your store.

• If you don’t love it, you haven’t bought it and don’t have to return it.

WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?

4.

Both you and your Style Advisor can view your wardrobe 24/7/365 within your VIRTUAL CLOSET!

MY VIRTUAL CLOSET

View all of your online and in-store purchases (for as far back as we have photos of each item.) Our signature Virtual Closet enables you and your Style Advisor to get a comprehensive view of what’s in your closet.

This is very handy for seeing what you need to match and for building a properly devised wardrobe.

It also enables you to see what you own… on your phone. From anywhere.

This can be helpful when shopping in a foreign land, showing your spouse or friends what you’ve bought. There are countless ways to use it!

Gerald Eugene Style Advisor, Marshs Since 1995

“Seeing what’s in my customers’ closets has been great. I have a customer who needed vacation clothes in a hurry. I picked out two bathing suits, two casual shirts and a light sweater for some linen pants and shorts he bought last summer. I reminded him what shoes to pack and we finished it off with a great light jacket.”

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WHAT MAKES OUR SITE SO SPECIAL?

5.

FREE ALTERATIONS for online purchases, too!

Our tailors are truly a “cut above,” striving to offer the best tailoring west of Savile Row. What’s more, alterations are complimentary for all purchases, in-store or online.

Plus you can check your alteration status online in your MWorld Account.

This is just another of the seamless (pun intended!) ways our services are integrated to serve you better.

PLUS:

6. Free gift wrap.

7. Free delivery.

8. & Norma!

Have you met Norma? Norma is our 24/7 e-concierge, there to provide customer service and assistance in addition to your Style Advisor. Named after our beloved matriarch Norma Mitchell, Norma is always there to make sure you know what’s going on while waiting for your real live Style Advisor to get back to you.

Gail Sheriff Style Advisor, Mitchells Since 1997

“I like making my clients look great and feel good about themselves. This helps them choose what is best for them.

It is the case whether I’m helping them in person or online through MPIX. I send pictures to my customers I think they will like and they send pictures to me!”

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MITCHELLS.COM:

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR SITE

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING...

“We’ve got a slight problem....

I LOVE ALL THREE OF THESE DRESSES!!!!!! Seriously, I am loving the Derek Lam... think it might be the winner.

The ‘neon’ skirted Paule Ka is the most ‘me’ and the other Paule Ka is the most flattering.

I cannot thank you enough. It has been a rough week, and to come home to a box of beautiful dresses...well, keeps me feeling blessed. Thank you for your time, energy, and keen style sense.”

“My favorite feature of the new site is ‘reserve in store.’ I pick out whatever I want online and only go to the store when I know what I want is there in my size. It’s a HUGE timesaver!”

“I love that all that I buy is shown online in my Virtual Closet.

It allows me to have conversations with my Style Advisor on what works together... and it’s easier for her to remember what I have, too!”

“The shopping experience was great.

Great selection of unique clothing.

Very prompt communication from a live human being — nice touch.”

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designers

loving LIFE CEREBRAL, SPIRITUAL, PHILOSOPHICAL, AND GENEROUS, BRUNELLO CUCINELLI ALSO MAKES BEAUTIFUL CLOTHES!

BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

Brunello Cucinelli’s journey from selling a small collection of cashmere sweaters to becoming one of the world’s most admired luxury clothing designers is well documented. “I started selling sweaters in my 20s with only six styles. Soon six sweaters became 10 and the business started to blossom,” he says.

“From the start, the people at the core of the company have been fundamental to the brand’s success. I’ve always put them first and center, creating a workplace dedicated to human dignity.”

And it is Cucinelli’s restoration of his village, stone by stone, to improve the lives of his workers that makes him most proud. “The restoration of Solomeo had been a dream for quite some time,” he explains. “I am very passionate about leaving a legacy beyond clothing. This restoration has given new life to a once dying town, new job opportunities, and a new future for this part of Italy that I so love.”

In addition to expanding the Solomeo factory, Cucinelli’s founda-

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tion has started a new phase of restoration called A Project for Beauty. “This is dedicated to preserving the land surrounding the village, which is divided into three parks. The industrial park is becoming filled with color and fragrance, the Lay Oratory park now offers a youth center and sporting activities for young people, and the Agriculture Park is used for cropping vegetables, fruits, olive groves, orchards and trees; its produce will be used for local consumption and in the company dining halls.”

Bottom line, Cucinelli’s business philosophy is firmly centered on human dignity. As he puts it, “We focus on respecting people and honoring them with responsibility. With responsibility comes creativity. As a result, our company is filled with dedicated individuals who are intrinsically connected to their work. It’s very important to me to nurture and preserve the core values of humanity; I want my employees to have a quality life filled with friends, family, and genuine warmth.”

Asked about Cucinelli’s transition from a family business to part of a huge corporate conglomerate, he is candid. “Nothing has changed about our company, with the exception that we are even more efficient now that we have to make time in our schedules for investors and road shows. Going public has allowed us to have a more international vision for our brand and to have experts in the field share their opinions about our projects. But with all due respect, we will still be making decisions without altering our basic philosophy. My personal goal and our corporate goal are one in the same: to see this company grow steadily and graciously into the future.”

And asked what brings him happiness, he is equally candid. “I am happy when I sit in front of the fire reading a great book in the quiet of my living room with my family nearby. I enjoy laughing and joking with my friends so I always make time to meet them for a weekly soccer match and then dinner. With my friends, I’ve had many moments of genuine, carefree fun.”

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IRIS VON ARNIM Iris von Arnim designs unconventional yet timeless cashmere for “women like herself.”

Arnim develops new techniques; her focus is on structures and shapes like hand-knitted pieces in mouliné cashmere.

Arnim’s designs are being seen on celebrities including Cate Blanchett, Gwen Stefani and Jessica Chastain.

What’s

NEW DISCOVER NEW DESIGNERS IN OUR STORES & NEW COLLECTIONS FROM DESIGNER FAVORITES!

SACAI

KIRED Kired specializes in timeless pieces made with the finest fabrics and leathers. The collection of jackets, trench coats and raincoats was born in 1986 at a manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Parma, Italy.

Established by Chitose Abe in 1999, Sacai designs are innovative and timeless, inspired by the functions of daily life. Abe previously worked at Comme des Garçons for eight years and has brought the label’s iconic experimentalism to her own brand. Abe likes to juxtapose different textures such as knits and super fine wovens with unexpected shapes and silhouettes. Sacai brings Tokyo high fashion to the U.S.

VALEXTRA Valextra was founded in 1937

by Giovanni Fontana in Milan, Italy. The brand is known for its clean lines and precise cuts.

The designers draw inspiration from contemporary design and minimalist architecture, molding leather like steel or concrete.

The pieces in the collection are influenced by timeless forms and are a result of a spatial study inspired by contemporary masters.

SEALUP Sealup has become synonymous with Italian quality since its foundation in 1935. They create clothing that is a pleasure to look at and touch. The line started out as only raincoats, which were worn by fashion icons such as Jackie Kennedy. Today, Filippo Chiesa and his sister Cristina have continued the legacy of quality waterproofs at Sealup. The brand utilizes high-tech innovations such as thermoadhesivate, a process that ensures the seams on a garment are perfectly sealed (windproof, rainproof) and also beautiful to look at.

HARRIS WHARF Harris Wharf combines the best of British flair with Italian craftsmanship. The brand uses the fabric Polaire, created in the company’s factory, in its innovative sportswear. The Harris Wharf London collection is a youthful take on classic formalwear and outerwear and was created in 2010.

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LUCIANO BARBERA Luciano Barbera was established in 1971, inspired by its founder’s belief in the utmost care in the smallest of details.

Each item is entirely manufactured in Italy. The Fall/Winter 2015 collection is an exploration of “sprezzatura,” a study in casual elegance and classic Italian style.

MAURIZIO BALDASSARI The Maurizio Baldassari style reflects the way of living, dressing and behaving in Brera, Milan’s artistic district. After presenting his first collection in the early eighties, Baldassari set up headquarters in Via Solferino, in the heart of Milan, where they remain today.

JENNY PACKHAM One of the UK’s most successful fashion brands with global recognition, Jenny Packham has become a design house of choice when it comes to evening dressing. Red carpets the world over are graced with Packham’s designs worn by the most iconic women of our generation including Taylor Swift, Angelina Jolie, Emily Blunt, Kate Winslet, Kate Hudson and The Duchess of Cambridge.

HUGO BOSS FASHIONS INC.

BOOK SHELF READING ON FASHION & DESIGN

COUTURE MEETS CUISINE AT HOME (& CHALET & YACHT & PIED-A-TERRE) WITH VALENTINO GARAVANI Valentino: At the Emperor’s Table provides a snapshot into the opulent life of legendary fashion designer, Valentino Garavani. Dubbed “The Last Emperor” in the 2008 documentary about his iconic stature as one of Europe’s greatest enduring couturiers, Valentino lives up to the title, even in his day-to-day life. The magnificent oversized volume gives a peek into the glamorous lifestyle of one of the last great tastemakers of the day.

The oversized coffee-table book is broken up into BOOK five sections, SHELF featuring recipes as well as close-up VALENTINO: AT THE images of elaborate EMPORER’S TABLE table settings:

By André Leon Talley one for each of Photography by his residences.

Oberto Gili Valentino has homes Assouline, 2015 in Gstaad, Wideville (just outside of Paris), New York and London. He also has a yacht, the T.M. Blue One. Each home has its own unique flavor. The Gstaad chalet

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has a luxurious yet cozy ski lodge feel, featuring a rich burgundy table and a glass pumpkin centerpiece. Recipes consist of rich, decadent dishes such as a goat cheese flan.

Images of his London home show an opulent Orientalist dining room featuring

blue and white china. There is only one recipe in this section: a simple pasta with tomato sauce. Valentino’s home in New York features stunning floral print china. The recipes in this section are mostly desserts, ranging from homemade Speculoos ice cream to cheesecake with

A RECIPE FROM THE BOOK

Multicolored Beets with Foam 1 red beet 1 yellow beet 1 white beet

Pre-heat the oven to 400 F. Wrap the beets individually in aluminum foil and roast until tender, about an hour, depending on size.

Peel. Chop some roughly and cut the rest into brunoise (very fine dice).

FOR THE RED BEET FOAM: 5 leaves gelatin, softened 2 cups (500 g) beet juice made from raw red beets 2 Tbsp raspberry vinegar Salt Espelette pepper FOR SERVING: Extra-virgin olive oil Balsamic vinegar Salt Espelette pepper Endive tips

Make the foam: Heat the gelatin with a bit of beet juice, then stir this mixture into the remaining juice, add the vinegar, and season. Pour into a soda siphon and carbonate twice; chill in an ice-water bath.

Arrange beets in the center and around the edge of the dish.

Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, season with salt and espelette pepper, and scatter endive tips around the dish. Add the foam in the center.

“ENTERTAINING THIRTY OR ONE IS THE SAME — THE FOOD HAS TO BE ON A BEAUTIFUL PLATE.” citrus jelly. The T.M. Blue One section is slightly more understated, with monogrammed white and navy china and crisp white pillows. The recipes featured are mostly seafood-based, such as fish and vegetable tempura and cacciucco fish stew. Lastly, the Wideville section features pictures of Valentino’s beautiful rose gardens as well as sophisticated dishes, including tuna mousse and Greek-style vegetables.

Valentino, who is known for his elegant dinner parties, has hosted distinguished guests from Meryl Streep and Joan Collins to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

Valentino hosted Kardashian and West at

Wideville for a lunch to celebrate their marriage. Over the years, Valentino has cultivated friendships with clients such as Jackie Kennedy and Nan Kempner.

He often hosted Kempner in his chalet in Gstaad. Valentino appreciates beauty in all forms and his exquisite table settings are a reflection of that.

Regardless of whether he is eating alone or entertaining a large group, Valentino tells his chef each morning which plates he would like to dine on. He often drinks water from a crystal fluted glass, according to dear friend, André Leon Talley.

Valentino’s lifestyle represents the last vestiges of glamour left in today’s society.

INTERIOR DESIGNER SAM ALLEN ON HIS FAVORITE SETTING My favorite room/table setting in the book is Valentino’s dining room in London. His world-class collection of blue and white Chinese porcelain ginger jars, plates, tureens and vases is singular in vision and stimulating to the eyes. It seems as if the cabinetry and paneling were designed to exhibit the collection.

The simplicity of the blue denim tablecloth works beautifully amidst all the pattern. I believe there always needs to be some oxygen in a room, so I love the orange and pink orchids surrounded by sheet moss in the gorgeous tureen. I love how he uses a piece from his porcelain collection inside the fireplace, instead of typical andirons, and how effortlessly he integrates silver, gold and bronze. The D’Porthault monogrammed napkins are another detail that makes everything more personal.

I always enjoy being able to see how people live and dine, especially a tastemaker as legendary as Valentino.

Sam Allen, a Weston native, is the owner of Sam Allen Interiors in Westport Connecticut. At just 23, Allen’s designs have been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, House Beautiful and on several design programs.

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HAVING THEIR SAY

FATHER VS. SONS TWO GENERATIONS OF TASTEMAKERS, BILL MITCHELL AND SONS CHRIS & SCOTT MITCHELL, FACE OFF ON SOME NEW TRENDS & OLD FAVORITES...

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SCOTT & CHRIS

FAVORITE NEW SHOE IN YOUR FALL WARDROBE

At 72, I want to go out with the best! I love my neutral Bontonis. They look the part!

I feel like a million bucks when I wear them.

CHRIS: Santoni Sneakers.

FAVORITE LIVE MUSIC

Four of the original Jersey Boys, now called “The Midtown Men.” I brought these guys out for Tyler’s wedding.

They’re my drug, I need a fix of them.

SCOTT: Maroon 5,

FAVORITE TV SHOWS

The Honeymooners.

Should I make it more current? Right now, Bill O’Reilly on Fox News and the New York Yankees.

Suede with patent leather toe! The best!

Train and Kenny Chesney

CHRIS: Game of Thrones,

Once Upon a Time (watch with the kids) and Faherty (Golf Channel)

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SCOTT & CHRIS

FAVORITE COMEDIAN

Don Rickles. He’s still performing at 89. He’s the best of the best. I listen to his CDs on the plane and laugh out loud at 37,000 feet.

SCOTT: Lewis Black and Ralphie May

FAVORITE SHOE ON WOMAN

Whenever I say to my wife, “Sue those shoes look great,” they turn out to be another pair of Manolo Blahniks!

CHRIS: 90mm pump —

COLOGNE

I have half a dozen colognes, but I wear Zegna the most.

CHRIS: The Devil’s

FAVORITE RESTAURANT

I love Zuni Café in San Francisco. I take Tyler and Stephanie there every time I’m out there!

CHRIS: Asolare, St. John,

BOW TIES

I love bow ties! I don’t wear them personally, but love them on other people and how they become a signature. Maybe at 72, I’ll have the gumption to put one on!

SCOTT: Tux only and in BLACK only!

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Everyone is abuzz about Norisol Ferrari. Her work is so creative and exciting, check her out!

always a great way to show off those sexy legs!

Blood from VK Nagrani — “60% of the time, it works every time!”

U.S.V.I. The most amazing place to eat and watch the sun go down. I haven’t found a nicer spot yet!

SCOTT: Norisol Ferrari

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AG A D R I A N O G O L D S C H M I E D

NEW FEATURE

FRIENDS OF MITCHELL STORES

INTRIGUING PEOPLE:

JEFFREY TAMBOR WITH CHRIS MITCHELL

BY RENÉE MANDIS

To kick off our new feature, “Intriguing People,” I had the rarified joy of interviewing 2014 Golden Globe winner for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, Jeffrey Tambor, joined by his dear friend, our very own Chris Mitchell.

Jeffrey was kind enough to talk to us in the middle of filming Season 2 of Transparent, Amazon Prime’s runaway hit, in which he plays Maura (formerly Morton) Pfefferman, a father of three grown children who comes out as transgender at age 70.

The banter went something like this...

CHRIS: Jeffrey, I’m so excited you’re filming a second season for me, thank you.

JEFFREY: Chris, I’m not only making you a second season, I’ll make you a third! We just got picked up for a third season before shooting the second.

CHRIS: Wow, that’s awesome! How are my trampoline buddies? [Jeffrey’s young children.]

JEFFREY: Great, they’re out here with me

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for the summer. We’re living in the Pacific Palisades, just like my character. It’s so beautiful! Our rental has a trampoline and just the other day, they were coaxing me to do a flip like “Chris Mitchell.” Gee thanks!

Did you really do a flip?

CHRIS: Yep, sorry.

RENÉE: So… as you’re right in the middle of filming Transparent, I can’t help asking, what are you wearing? (Hoping for a Maura outfit...)

JEFFREY: I’m on my way to the set, so I’m wearing my de rigueur undershirt and shorts with sockless loafers. That’s my “look.”

RENÉE: How’s filming going?

JEFFREY: It’s so exciting. Jill (Soloway, the show’s creator) is hitting it out of the box with a bunch of great surprises. I, of course, can’t talk about it. This is all so big and wonderful; it’s like the first week of school! We are truly a family. I’ve known Judith (Light, who plays his ex-wife) forever; we did rep together in Milwaukee.

RENÉE: How many episodes are you filming?

JEFFREY: 10 again. It seems to be the magic number for streaming. It’s a whole new era. It’s so odd, you premiere on Friday and by Sunday everyone’s like “where’s the next season?”

RENÉE: Has any woman in particular inspired how you play Maura?

JEFFREY: No, I have three wonderful

advisors from the transgender community, Rhys Ernst, Zackary Drucker and Jenny Boylan. They have led me by the hand beautifully. I reject the whole feminine/ masculine thing. I’m very comfortable with the role; Maura is like an old friend, written so well that I just have to follow the bread crumbs. She’s “young,” if you know what I mean. She makes a lot of mistakes in her transition. She can’t do her make-up right yet. She’s just learning about style, how to walk. She’s trying to be her authentic self and find out who she is. That’s what I’m trying to bring through. To me, this show is all about the question: “If I change, will you still be there? Will you still love me?”

RENÉE: That’s beautiful and so heavy, you’re giving me goose bumps. We have such empathy for anyone going through that, but of course it can be very difficult for those around them. They have to transition, too…

JEFFREY: Absolutely. You’ll see all the characters in the show are going through big transitions this season.

RENÉE: I looked at your IMDB profile and saw you appeared in so many iconic 70’s series… Starsky & Hutch, Kojak, Barney Miller, Taxi, Three’s Company... Any memorable experiences stand out?

JEFFREY: On Kojak, my very first gig, I had five lines. It was the coldest winter day in New York City history. We were filming on the Upper West Side at Grant’s

“TO ME, TRANSPARENT IS ALL ABOUT THE QUESTION; IF I CHANGE, WILL YOU STILL BE THERE? WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME?”

Tomb. Since I wasn’t a regular, I had to stay outside. They had a malfunction and it took hours to get to my part. When they said “action,” my mouth had actually frozen. All that came out was a muffle. And my eyes were bulging. The director said “beautiful, cut!” So that was my debut. You can still find it online.

RENÉE: You’ve come quite a ways since then!

JEFFREY: I’m the luckiest guy. I’ve gotten to do three amazing series. The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development and now this. You’re lucky if you get one. I’m turning 71 tomorrow. This doesn’t happen in a young career, let alone an elderly one.

I am grateful every day.

RENÉE: Which character that you’ve played do you most identify with?

JEFFREY: I’ve played three characters that were just right for me. Hank in Larry Sanders and Jay in In Justice for All, but Maura is the most transformative role of my career. Playing her, I get to access more of Jeffrey than I ever have.

RENÉE: Since you debuted as Maura a year ago, transgender awareness is everywhere… with Caitlyn Jenner and all.

JEFFREY: It’s the zeitgeist. It’s part of the conversation now. But there’s a lot more work to be done. There’s still hatred out there. Suicides and people attacked on the streets. I’m all for the little boy or girl in Des Moines that’s in the “wrong line” getting on the line they identify with.

RENÉE: I have to ask the mandatory, “What character that you haven’t played would you most like to play?”

JEFFREY: My dream role? I’m playing it. I know most actors say “Someday I want to play King Lear.” I think I’m playing Lear right now!

RENÉE: Maura is a great metaphor for Lear. So how did you meet Chris Mitchell?

JEFFREY: Chris and I were both renting in Huntington, NY, and we were at the bus stop with our kids. The first day he saw me, he was kind of tongue-tied and bashful, but we became fast friends. We got through a storm together. He and Ali (Mitchell) are the truest bluest. To me, Chris is the American ideal of an entrepreneur and businessman. He was raised well, his family is great, his dad is great. The Mitchells really represent American values to me. As I get older I get a little attitude. Chris is an inspiration. He’s all ethics and heart. My dad was like that.

RENÉE: Are you all-consumed by Transparent or do you have any other projects in the pipeline?

JEFFREY: I just did a movie with Ben Affleck called The Accountant. And I tour; I do a one-man show called Performing Your Life. I’m going on tour this fall, I love it. I’m also writing a fascinating book called My Life in Huntington.

CHRIS: Ha! Jeffrey came and spoke to our family, his message is amazing.

JEFFREY: My father wanted me to be a teacher, and now I love going to colleges and speaking to kids.

CHRIS: Your daughter’s the teacher.

JEFFREY: My oldest daughter is 40 and a history professor at CW Post. She just had her first book published by Oxford Press, which is like the Oscars of publishing.

CHRIS: And Jeffrey has four other kids with Kasia!

JEFFREY: Oh my kids! I have a ten-yearold, an eight-year old and hang on to your seats, two five-year-olds! I call that “a long time between drinks.”

CHRIS: Hey Jeffrey, guess what was just delivered to my office? Greek Salad with Hummus — just like old times having lunch together in Huntington!

JEFFREY: Chris and Ali came out to visit; we live in Westchester now. I’m going to induce them to move to our neighborhood!

With that we said our “goodbyes.” And while under the pressure of filming such a demanding role, Jeffrey insisted I get in touch again if we have more questions. Of course we do, but I will save his generosity for another time. Chris then reflected a bit on how Jeffrey was raised by a father that told him not to get too happy or content; that it could all be taken away. At this point, it is plain to see that Jeffrey is way beyond that.

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Stylewatch FALL 2015

JEWELRY A LOOK AT WHAT’S TRENDING AT TODAY’S HOTTEST JEWELRY HOUSES.

BLUE CRUSH

No color beguiles like blue, symbol of strength and nobility, the color of cool...

Sutra Top, left to right: 18k blackened gold, pave sapphire ring $8,250 18k white gold winding diamond pave and sapphire feather ring $12,650 18k blackened gold tear sapphire and diamond pendant $6,380 18k white gold turquoise and diamond feather earrings $29,480 Bottom, left to right: 18k white gold and sapphire chandelier earrings with diamond accent. $9,185 18k rose gold floral motif turquoise, sapphire and diamond earrings. $18,700

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GHETTO GLITZ

Sometimes more is more when it comes to jewelry. Add life to your fall & winter with chunky rings and chains.

Sylva & Cie 32� Antique yellow gold bead chains, from $12,375 to $13,900 Gray Diamond Horseshoe Pendant set in 18k Yellow & White Gold $14,375 Ghetto Ring with Champagne Diamonds $22,500 Square Ghetto Chic Ring with Old European-cut diamonds $42,750 Old European-cut diamond Signet Ring $21,750

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LAYERed storytelling Keep reminders of all you love with you always.

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Monica Rich Kosann Left to right, 18K Yellow Gold “My Earth” Necklace with a diamond placed anywhere in the world on a 36” chain $4,850 18K Yellow Gold Tassel, Toggle necklace and engraved ball charm with diamond accents on a 36” chain $8,750 Poesy ring collection featuring rings with engraved inscriptions in 18K yellow gold, rose gold and white gold starting at $465 18K Yellow Gold Crescent Moon “Dream” Charm with diamond accents on a 32” chain $6,250

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RAISING the BAR Minimalist bar pendants and ear climbers reach new heights with Kimberly McDonald’s signature take on opals and diamonds.

Kimberly McDonald Left to right: Boulder Opal and Irregular diamond bar stud earrings set in 18k yellow gold $14,000 Irregular diamond bar stud earrings set in 18k rose gold retail $15,600 Boulder Opal and Irregular diamond bar pendant set in 18k rose gold $13,200 Crystal Opal bar pendant with brown and white diamonds set in 18k rose gold $41,100

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FILMS ON ART & FASHION

RARE BIRD OF FASHION WIT & WISDOM FROM FASHION’S MOST UNLIKELY ICON. Iris Apfel, dressed in swaths of bright beads and colorful fabrics, proclaimed that it is “more important to be happy than to be well dressed.” The glittering documentary provides insight into the colorful life of the “geriatric starlet.”

IRIS was directed by the late Albert Maysles of Grey Gardens and Gimme Shelter fame. The camera crew followed Apfel from her kitschy apartment in New York to vintage stores in Palm Beach. Apfel is a true collector.

Iris The 93-yearMagnolia old “rare bird of Pictures fashion” has storage Directed by spaces filled with all Albert Maysles kinds of finds from her travels. Apfel celebrates her husband Carl Apfel’s 100th birthday, surrounded by close friends, including J. Crew’s Jenna Lyons. Apfel and her husband have been married for 66 years. He calls her his “child bride” affectionately.

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Iris and Carl owned a textile company, Old World Weavers. They traveled to markets around the world, visiting Europe twice a year. Iris assisted in various restoration projects at the White House, including Jackie Kennedy’s famous restoration. Carl made a comment about an argument between Kennedy and his wife, but Iris refused to address the topic, resulting in a brief period of silence.

Before Old World Weavers, Apfel worked for Women’s Wear Daily. When

she was younger, Frieda Loehmann, founder of the namesake store, told Iris, “You’re not pretty and you’ll never be pretty, but it doesn’t matter. You have something much better, you have style.”

Apfel has little interest in “pretty.”

Instead, she has cultivated a style that is all her own. She collects kooky pieces from around the world, piling on costume jewelry. Apfel remarked that she gets just as excited about jewelry finds from a discount store as she does about Harry

Photos courtesy of Magnolia Pictures Photos, opposite page: IRIS film poster.

This page from left: Apfel in her New York home; Director Albert Maysles; Apfel with husband Carl.

Winston diamonds. She seems to relish in mixing high and low-end pieces, scouring flea markets and high-end vintage stores alike.

Apfel rose to fame in 2005, when an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art featured her unrivaled costume jewelry collection. The exhibit was a huge success, catapulting Apfel into the spotlight. Iris has starred in an ad campaign for Kate Spade alongside model Karlie Kloss. She has her own collection on HSN, which includes velvet slippers with various icons on the front, such as the off-color image of a screw on one slipper and “u” on the other. The collection sold out quickly.

At one point in the film, Apfel visits an ethnic store in Harlem. She cites the women going to church in their Sunday Best as fashion inspiration. Apfel haggles with the shop owner, purchasing various bold printed items. She says the women of Manhattan are less stylish and wear too much black. “All black is just a uniform,” said Apfel. The fashion crowd seems to have embraced Apfel though.

She helped decorate the windows of Bergdorf Goodman with Linda Fargo, senior vice president of the department store.

Renowned photographer Bruce Weber is one of Apfel’s close friends. Weber said Apfel’s apartment is perfect for “two children” due to all of the kitschy flea market finds. Apfel has various animal motifs, such as an oversized replica of the RCA dog and plush stuffed animals.

She keeps her Christmas decorations up, including a Christmas choo-choo train, year-round. Apfel is Jewish and never celebrated Christmas but was drawn to the fantastical idea of the holiday and its decorations.

Despite her upbeat attitude and infectious joie de vivre, Apfel worries about her husband. She said matters of health, not fashion, keep her up at night. She spent the night at the hospital after a fall, but did not tell her husband because she didn’t want to worry him. The couple’s mutual love is evident in the film, and indeed one of its most endearing themes.

“I DIDN’T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT GOING TO THE PARTY OR BEING AT THE PARTY. IT WAS GETTING DRESSED FOR THE PARTY.”

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DESIGNER Q&A

JEWELRY DESIGNER TEMPLE ST. CLAIR

NOMAD COLLECTION TEMPLE ST. CLAIR’S PERSONAL JOURNEY TO LA MAMOUNIA IN MARRAKESH AND THE EXOTIC JEWELRY IT INSPIRED. What materials, stones or new techniques did you use in creating the collection? I always work in a very classic 18k yellow gold, which has the sensuality I wanted to convey.

I used ruby, emerald and sapphire, because they are classic royal colors and the hotel is like a palace. In trying to capture motifs like the lanterns and Tree of Life fountain, I used a lot of filigree to illustrate patterns, which is very specific to this collection.

What piece of jewelry should every woman own?

A woman should have a great gold bracelet that becomes her signature piece. You put it on every day.

What is it about Morocco/La Mamounia that inspired you to base a collection on it? Morocco was one of the first places I traveled to with my parents 30 years ago, before I even designed jewelry, and I recently went back with my husband.

The decorative arts, the tiles, the lanterns, and the juxtaposition of patterns are so bold, yet so sensual. When I went back to La Mamounia, I was worried that things would have changed, but the restorations were done so beautifully. Deep greens and bright yellows inform the whole property.

Which piece in the collection holds the most personal meaning for you? The most nostalgic piece was the Berber bracelet. When we were in Morocco, my parents surprised me with an antique one. On this trip, we visited an antiquarian and my husband bought me two. Berber women always wear two bracelets. I wear one on each wrist. I made two versions, wider and smaller, to be worn however feels best.

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How does a woman feel when she wears a piece from the collection? My work is very personal. The reaction of the women who collect it is very individual to them. People feel the connection.

It’s what I call “slow jewelry.” No corners are cut. They are really fine pieces that are meant to be very significant and to last.

Clockwise, left to right: The designer at La Mamounia; 18K Nomad Pendant inspired by La Mamounia’s Tree of Life fountain; 18K Nomad Bracelets; 18K Mosaic Earrings; a hotel interior that inspired the designer.

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Manolo Blahnik Pumps

Yves Saint Laurent “Beige Leger”

Tom Ford “Smoke Red”

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INVEST MENT WEAR IT ANY WAY YOU WANT Invest in a glamorous winter coat that will take you just about everwhere, as it can be worn three fabulous ways... as a hooded fox vest, a fur-lined cashmere coat or a lighter coat without the vest. No matter what you’re wearing underneath, throw on a great bag and you’re good to go!

Wear as a cashmere coat with fur lining...

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as a reversible hooded fox vest!

BRUNELLO CUCINELLI CASHMERE & FOX COAT

INSTANT UPDATE Valentino Rockstud Camouflage Clutch

black is the new black

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Giorgio Armani Pleated Leather Ankle Boot

Alexander McQueen Legend Curved Zip Satchel

Suzi Roher Haircalf and Leather Asymmetrical Belt

A few anything-but-basic black pieces are the staples of a well put-together wardrobe. A black shoe, boot, belt, day bag and evening bag mix and match with any style or any color at all, even... black!

Jimmy Choo Leondra Platform Sandal

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CLÉ DE CARTIER ROSE GOLD WATCH WITH DIAMOND BEZEL

Even a basic white t-shirt turns glamorous with this killer gold statement watch by Cartier. This watch can go from soccer field to business meeting to black tie, elevating everything you wear to a new level.

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HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR MANOLOS? Manolo Blahnik’s new classic pump collection offers the designer’s signature sexy cut in an inspired variety of colors, patterns and heel heights. Whether you prefer 50mm, 70mm, 90mm or the sky’s the limit, the Manolo pump is a wardrobe staple that works with jeans or dresses and never goes out of style.

three of the Blahnik Best the classic Manolo in lots of colors, textures, patterns... & heights!

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WRAP it UP

Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere & Fox Scarf

Give yourself a hug with scarves and jewels that wrap you up to perfection.

Wraparound scarves can be worn indoors or out to add style and seal in lots of warmth. Wrap rings add chunk and wrap bracelets lend a layered look with just one great piece.

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Sutra Diamond Snake Ring

Mattia Cielo White Gold & Pavé Diamond Rugiada Bracelet

DONNA KARAN NEW YORK

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SUBURBAN SENSUAL IS NOT JUST FOR CITY...

Donna Karan’s sleek urban vibe makes a party perfect statement for fall. Cut-out shoulders show just the right amount of skin as do many of her unexpected, often asymmetrical silhouettes. The designer has always been known for her unique eye on how to make a woman look sexy in a subtly sophisticated way.

WEAR IT WITH

Valentino Rockstud Caged Pump in Leopard Print

Alexander McQueen “Knuckleduster” Clutch

Loren Jewels Caged Ring

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MIU MIU AVIATORS

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Don’t forget to grab a pair of cool shades before heading out the door.

They not only keep out rays, but make any outfit more glamorous.

Try a pair of classic aviators with an interesting colored lens as a twist.

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DESIGNER Q&A

NEW! JEWELRY DESIGNER NAK ARMSTRONG

A NEW “MOVEMENT” IN JEWELRY NEW TO OUR STORES, DESIGNER NAK ARMSTRONG PUSHES THE BOUNDARIES OF JEWELRY DESIGN. What’s your design philosophy? As a general approach, I always do things differently.

Jewelry is not only about color or form, but about how it’s constructed. I studied architecture and what excites me the most is when I see something and I’m not sure how it was constructed. I started asking myself how I could put together stones and metal in a way that behaves differently. What makes my jewelry unique is that the way I construct it allows me to create more volume and movement with the same elements.

Describe your signature design method. A lot of times my metal and stones look like they’re buckling or folding and it’s because they’re not in a bezeled setting. We use a laser welder and frame the stones with metal, so that there’s a lot less weight.

They have volume, but they’re weightless.

It allows me to create a sculptural shape.

Earrings mold to the ear with dimension, but are not too heavy to wear. Each piece is handmade and hand-fabricated.

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What are your favorite stones to work with?

My collection is stone-centric. Color is important. I like any stone with multiple colors in the same stone, which has more nuance and intricacy.

I use Zumba Sapphire, off-colored diamonds and a lot of opalescent moonstone. I also use emeralds.

What inspires you? As a former clothing designer, fashion is at the center of what I do. I often attempt to replicate clothing in a piece of jewelry, such as pleating, ruffling or draping. My jewelry has movement, like clothing. I use stones figuratively, I weave them together. I use a lot of stones that have nuances and gradients to create an ombre and give the effect of a fabric, giving my jewelry an organic quality.

What’s next for your collection? My latest collection is origami inspired. There are new pieces influenced by clothing.

My statement necklaces are inspired by necklines of dresses in an edgy way.

There are specially cut diamonds in geometric shapes.

What have been some of the milestones in your career? Winning the CFDA New Designer Award in 2005 as jewelry designer. Also, having had the honor of dressing many iconic women, including Michelle Obama, Angelina Jolie, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston and Eva Mendes.

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Style is a verb. Style is a noun. A RIG is the sum of its parts.

Your Brand. Your Message. Your opportunity to tell your story—of the moment.

Sometimes it starts with a shoe or a jean. Sometimes a fragrance or nail color. Or simply your mood.

Attitude + Hair + Sunglasses + Lip color + Jewels + Shoe... let’s face it ladies, the list is endless.

Strategy: don’t hesitate! Mix delicate with distressed, tailored with casual, loose with fitted.

Add in the subtle details that make you, YOU—don’t worry—they don’t go unnoticed.

Goal = FLAWLESS. In the words of Queen Bey—"ladies, tell ’em—I woke up like this!"

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Brunch.

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Print Dress & Bandana: Wes Gordon; Suede Booties: Giuseppe Zanotti; Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion and Bumble & Bumble Semisumo to create the points.

Perfect hair, hold the hat.

Lace Blouse:Chloe; Suede Pant:AGAdriano Goldschmied; Wool Hat:Rag & Bone; Sunglasses:Miu Miu Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Styling Lotion and Cityswept Finish.

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Wool Jacket with Leather Fringe:Bogner; Blouse:L’Agence; Flare Jean:Rag & Bone; Handbag:Alexander McQueen; Cashmere Scarf with Silver Fox: Brunello Cucinelli Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Surf Infusion.

Meeting @ 2... your Uber is arriving now.

Cashmere 3-in-1 Coat with Reversible Fox Vest Lining: Brunello Cucinelli; Print & Rufed Dress: Roberto Cavalli; Gommino Handbag:Tod’s (Google it!)

Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine.

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"I see you, paillette pants."

Shredded Sweater: Raquel Allegra; Pants:Brunello Cucinelli; Gommino Handbag:Tod’s; Bracelet:Sylva & Cie; Rings:Mattia Cielo, Kathleen Dughi and Kimberly McDonald

Black & White "Jaguar" Mink Jacket: Oscar de la Renta; Faulk Slit Front Skirt:Altuzarra; iPhone 6:Apple Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine.

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Pencil Skirt & Crop Top: Jonathan Simkhai; Crisp Packet Metal Clutch:Anya Hindmarch Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Styling Lotion and Cityswept Finish

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LATERS, BABY!

Taffeta Bowback Gown: Michael Kors Hair Product: Bumble & Bumble Full Form Mousse and Brilliantine

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Brunello Cucinelli

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Tod’s Rag & Bone

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MUSEUMS

NYC MODERN ART

ART SCENE: FROM THE GRAND TO THE UNDISCOVERED ART IS BLOOMING IN NYC, EVEN IN THE GARDEN. WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART 99 GANSEVOORT ST., MANHATTAN The stunning new Whitney museum, situated between the High Line and the Hudson in the lively Meatpacking District, is a must-see for any fan of art and design.

The museum opened in its new location in May 2015. The striking asymmetrical building was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano. His prolific use of metal and wire suspension pay homage to the industrial vibe and history of the neighborhood. The building features a ground floor café operated by restaurateur Danny Meyer entitled “Untitled.” The space is open and airy, offering sweeping views of the city skyline from expansive outdoor decks on several of the levels.

The opening show, running until September 27, entitled America is Hard to See, displays much of the museum’s permanent collection, organized by time period and laid out like an easy-to-digest American history lesson through the eyes of artists. The eighth and top floor houses their oldest collection, with early 20th century pieces by artists like Georgia O’Keeffe and explains the emergence of abstract art

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as a way to capture music on canvas. A prevalent theme of the seventh floor is the Stock Market Crash of 1929 and the Great Depression. The floor also features surrealist works by artists like Man Ray. The Whitney’s famed collection of sculptures by Calder including “Calder’s Circus” is there as well.

The sixth floor includes pop art from Andy Warhol and many others and oversized graphic canvases by Jackson Pollock. A section of the floor is devoted to politically charged photographs and collages protesting the war in Vietnam and promoting civil rights. On the fifth floor, a

wall is covered by a repeating pattern of Ronald Reagan’s portrait with the caption “He kills us.” The floor is largely a social commentary on the political landscape with themes like terrorism and 9/11.

Finally, the first floor features a gift shop and an exhibit that showcases Gloria Vanderbilt, founder of the museum, and its history. Exhibitions for fall 2015 include a long-awaited Frank Stella retrospective from October 30, 2015 through February 7, 2016. Open until 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the museum also makes a great date night!

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MOMA PS1 22-25 JACKSON AVE., LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS

One of the city’s best kept secrets is a haven for exciting experimental art, housed in a hundred-year-old Romanist revival school building in Long Island City. A quick cab or subway ride from Manhattan, MoMA PS1, which opened in 1971, is one of the oldest organizations devoted to “the advancement of

contemporary art.” The first floor of the utilitarian-looking space features an avant-garde magazine and book shop, where you can purchase hard-to-find artsy magazines such as Lula and Love.

The three-floor building is purely an exhibition space, housing no permanent collection.

Artwork is everywhere, even on the stairways. The few permanent exhibitions include painted tree branches that extend onto the ceiling in one of the stairwells and even a brick hole carved into the wall. One of the exhibits plays on optical illusions, featuring mirrors and sculptures. Another featurs a silver bed and table, complete with a wine spill reflected from the ceiling to the floor.

Expect to see unexpected art forms, which have ranged from glass cases of marionette puppets to performance art wall projections to commentary on technology innovations, including piracy.

If you’re looking for a uniquely inspiring jaunt and something always changing and different, MoMA PS1 is well worth the trip.

FRIDA KAHLO: ART, GARDEN, LIFE

in the LuEsther T. Mertz Library’s Art Gallery, highlighting Kahlo’s sumptuous use of plant imagery. One of Kahlo’s paintings, “Self-Portrait inside a Sunflower” depicts the artist in a traditional Zapotec dress, with her iconic unibrow and mustache, sunflower petals

surrounding her face.

This exhibit, a rare must-see for Kahlo lovers, is open until November 1, 2015.

On selected evenings, visitors can attend “Frida al Fresco,” which includes live music and performance art as well as complimentary margaritas.

NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, BRONX The new exhibit at the New York Botanical Garden showcases over a dozen works by the beloved and iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. The garden and studio space at Kahlo’s home, The Casa Azul in Mexico City, were painstakingly and sensually recreated, including plants from Mexico as well as terra cotta-potted cacti and blue walls painted like those in the artist’s home. Kahlo was born in The Casa Azul in 1907 and later moved back there with her husband Diego Rivera after their 1929 wedding. The house has been converted into the Frida Kahlo Museum.

Flowers in the garden were chosen often for their personal meaning to Kahlo. For instance, Kahlo used to wear dahlias in her hair. The heart-shaped philodendron leaves appear in the painting “Portrait of Luther Burbank.”

The paintings and works are displayed

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fashion Extends beyond natural shoulder, creating a stiff, boxy look.

Shirt is baggy and billowy.

Jacket is too wide, adding visual bulk.

Cummerbund is outdated.

Pant rise is much too long. (Saggy crotch is never a good look!)

Sleeves are too long and wide.

Pants are too big, causing bunching and adding bulk.

TUXEDO TUNE-UP YOUR ONCE-STYLISH FORMAL SUIT IS DUE FOR AN UPDATE.

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Jacket follows natural slope of shoulder.

Black is always acceptable, but why not try something new in blue?

Sleeves are slightly shorter to expose a bit of shirt cuff.

Peak lapels are still a great choice, but newer styles are slightly narrower and higher on the shoulder.

Shirt is sleek and fits close to the body.

No cummerbund is more modern.

Bottom of jacket hits at mid-hip.

Hem just grazes top of shoe.

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Pants that fit closer to the leg take off pounds (and years)!

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world scene

BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON

Experience life’s little luxuries.

CATCH A FALLING STAR

BRAD JOSEPHS

The town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada is located directly beneath the Van Allen Belt: a layer of energy-charged particles that surrounds the Earth’s polar regions, creating one of the heaviest concentrations of auroral activity in the world and making this unique spot among the best places on the planet to view the Northern Lights. This year you can stargaze in complete comfort in the Aurora Pod, created by Natural Habitat Adventures.

This exclusive, custom-built structure featuring geometric glass construction (from waist-height up) is fully heated and equipped with reclining chairs for a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the celestial phenomenon. To complete the experience, naturalist expedition leaders provide information about Northern Canada’s geology, history, wildlife, cultures and, of course, the Aurora Borealis.

DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise hotel, located in Alberta's Banff National Park amid mountain peaks, the majestic Victoria Glacier and a glistening emerald lake, has world-class skiing, a luxury spa and exceptional dining. There’s also the Brewster Stables which, during the winter months, can arrange for you to be whisked away on a truly lovely sleigh ride to the end of Lake Louise. The sleighs are traditionally styled with cozy upholstered seats and blankets to keep you warm and comfortable. You can order hot chocolate and a picnic lunch to be served during the ride.

To make the day even more memorable, pop open a bottle of Champagne and toast the holidays.

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HILTL REVOLUTIONIZES THE TRAVEL TROUSER. HIGH PERFORMANCE FABRICS OFFER COMPLETE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT IN MODERN SILHOUETTES. AVAILABLE IN WOOL, COTTON AND DENIM.

FOLLOW THE FOOD TRAIL

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In the heart of Napa Valley, the chic little town of Yountville affords an array of fine lodging, golf, art galleries, antique stores and performing arts venues. However, its main claim to fame is the gourmet mile, made up of a collection of renowned (many Michelin-starred) restaurants. Take a stroll along this impressive stretch and discover some of the best food and wine in America. Among the most notable is Lucy Restaurant & Bar at the fashionable Bardessono Hotel, which offers sommelier-led food and wine tastings and a chance to walk through Chef Victor’s kitchen garden. (During harvest season you can book a garden party with the chef.) Right down the street is Thomas Keller’s famed French Laundry (scheduled to reopen this fall) and his other eateries, Bouchon, Bouchon Bakery and Ad Hoc. Keller’s Kitchen Garden is nearby and you’re welcome to drop in any time.

You could also join the Chocolate Club at Kollar Chocolates, where Chef Kollar creates artistic confections. And the Secret Garden at Hill Family Estate, which supplies ingredients to the French Laundry and other area restaurants, will take you on an hour-long guided tasting tour. This is clearly no place to count calories.

fall 2015 Made with pride in Canada.

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ZEGNA, THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEN’S CLOTHING BRAND, CONTINUES TO INNOVATE.

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What do you see as your greatest challenges today?

The changing dynamic of international customers is certainly a major challenge today, due in part to currency fluctuations. This past year we’ve seen volatility in the currency markets, which requires us to navigate wisely. And of course, the role that online plays in today’s business challenges us to re-think how we provide the best shopping experience for our customers. Inevitably that leads us to an omnichannel approach, which we are embracing as the new reality.

ne doesn’t become the world’s largest men’s clothing maker by resting on one’s laurels. In fact, since Gildo Zegna’s grandfather bought his father’s textile looms in 1910, the company has done nothing but innovate. They were the first to focus on fabric technology, the first to provide a successful made-to-measure program, the first to embrace sportswear, and one of the few family businesses left in the fashion industry. Here, we speak with Gildo Zegna, part of the fourth generation of family to run the business, about challenges and change.

Could you talk a bit about your corporate culture and how it differs from other companies?

What’s special about the Zegna brand?

My wife has taught me to achieve balance in my life; from my father I learned discipline, vision and courage.

First and foremost, our dedication to fabric innovation and our pioneering spirit have driven our success. We are unique in that we are a completely vertical, multi-generational family-run business that is truly global. We now have a presence in over 100 countries around the world! More than anything else, our people and our collaborative culture differentiate us from our competitors. We always want to be the best at every business we enter so we strive for nothing less than the highest standard.

Zegna is a company that asks a lot of question of our customers, business partners and of ourselves. We’ve always listened closely to our local markets; this helps us to be better partners. In our constant drive for excellence, we not only challenge ourselves daily but we also welcome challenges from our customers.

Who were your mentors over the years and what you learned from them?

We all recognize the challenges of a family business. So what makes yours work?

I believe passion is most integral to our success. I am constantly driven by the legacy I received from my father and the vision I would like to transmit to the next generation of the Zegna family.

What are Zegna’s most notable recent accomplishments?

Stefano Pilati’s appointment as head of design for Ermenegildo Zegna Couture was a bold step for our business. Moves like this set Zegna apart as a pioneer in menswear, continually pushing boundaries. With Stefano, we are expanding our product range to address a more fashion-oriented consumer. Our latest innovation within Z Zegna is Techmerino, our natural high-performance wool project, now offered as a complete wardrobe.

Techmerino is highly breathable and provides perfect thermo-regulation against both hot and cold climates, keeping the skin dry and the body temperature constant as it maximizes the natural features of wool.

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in-store services

EXPERTISE

MADE-TO-MEASURE

Our legendary Style Advisors have been with us an average of over 10 years and are passionate about developing trusted relationships with customers and advising on all clothing, jewelry and accessory matters. They always go the extra mile to ensure that your shopping experience is efficient and enjoyable and that you are fabulously well dressed.

In all of our stores, we are known for our extraordinary Made-to-Measure Advisors, who will help you create bespoke suits, shirts, sportcoats and more. Choose from exquisite fabrics, buttons, linings and details from the world’s top fashion houses. Custom shoes, leather goods and other items are also available by request.

COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAP

CLOSET CLEANING

BESPOKE JEWELRY

The only thing nicer than buying our merchandise is gifting it. We make it even nicer with complimentary wrapping. You choose the perfect gift… we’ll do the rest.

To help you integrate new purchases with old, enjoy a complimentary closet consultation. A Style Advisor will visit your home and make suggestions on how to edit, mix and match your wardrobe. An expert tailor can be on hand for adjustments. If desired, we will also create a photo catalog of your wardrobe for future reference.

As a full-service jeweler, we offer custom design services and can help you design the piece of your dreams.

You can work with your own sketch, or with a famed design studio such as Kwiat or Oscar Heyman, to turn what’s in your head into something on your neck... or wrist... or ears... or finger!

CLOTHING DONATIONS Service is important to us, not only in our stores, but also in our community. We will help you clear out unwanted items in your closet, while providing for a local charity. We coordinate the donation and will even make the delivery for you.

FASHION EMERGENCIES You never know when a fashion emergency will strike, so we’re always prepared, even after hours — just dial your main store number and follow the prompts to be connected to one of our family’s homes, and we’ll come to your rescue!

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VIRTUAL CLOSET Through our new MWorld services, we keep a visual electronic inventory of your wardrobe to remind you and your Style Advisor of what you have and in what size. A wardrobe is a serious investment. There is no substitute for building it wisely, with the guidance of someone who takes the time to know your wardrobe, lifestyle and needs.

COMPLIMENTARY ALTERATIONS Whether you purchase in-store or online, we offer complimentary expert alterations on all regularly priced merchandise. Down to the last detail, we ensure that each article is tailored masterfully just for you. Alteration fees apply only on sale items 40% off or more.

RETURN & EXCHANGE POLICY We want you to be 100% satisfied with everything you buy. If you are not completely happy with a purchase, feel free to bring it back within a reasonable period of time. We want to make sure you love your new items as much when you get home as you did in the store!

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HOME DELIVERY We understand you have a busy schedule and want to do all we can to lessen the demands on your time.

This is why we provide local delivery if you live in a reasonable proximity to our stores.

REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT We understand how precious your time is. Call or email your Style Advisor for an appointment and we’ll get you in and out with record speed!

ABUNDANT PARKING

BUTTON UP

To ensure your shopping experience is as stress-free as possible, at many of our stores we provide you with ample complimentary parking that is both convenient and secure.

A loose thread or button can be just the thing that unravels your day. Bring in any suit or outerwear with buttons that need repair and we’ll re-attach or tighten them for you, on site and free of charge.

CAPPUCCINO, COFFEE, DRINK & SNACK BAR

FUR CLEANING, STORAGE & REFURBISHMENT

In this hectic world, sometimes a hot cup of coffee is just what you need...

Cold drinks, snacks and M&Ms are always on hand for a pick-me-up, too.

We offer a full array of fur services, including climate-controlled storage and fur makeovers through Oscar de la Renta Furs.

Come for a free consultation and see how we can transform a dated fur into a new favorite.

FAMILY FRIENDLY As a family business, we feel it is essential to create a shopping experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family. At all of our stores, we provide interactive play areas so your time with us can be relaxed and your children can have fun. Treats and soft drinks are always on hand.

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