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SPRING 2017 THE LIFESTYLE

WHAT’S NEW? UP AND COMING DESIGNERS TO LOOK FOR

POWERED

BY THE SUN STYLES THAT STAND UP TO THE LIGHT

CLÉ DE CARTIER Now Available in Steel

Available at Mitchells in Westport

Available at Mitchells in Westport

Ballon Bleu de Cartier Pink gold and steel, diamonds

GREETINGS FROM THE MITCHELL FAMILY

WELCOME

LOOK GOOD. FEEL WONDERFUL. (& ENJOY CONVENIENCE!) At Mitchell Stores, our goal is to make you feel wonderful.

To that end, we do everything we can to make your life more convenient.

When you enter our stores or website, we want you to feel like you’re being welcomed into our home. Our unique array of personalized and custom services are designed to make building your signature look as joyful as it is easy. Extras like home visits, customized dressing rooms, free alterations, guidance from trusted Style Advisors and in-store treats are all here for you to enjoy.

To make you feel even more wonderful, wait until you see what we have in-store for spring!

Exciting new designers and stunning creations are everywhere you look! We look forward to helping you welcome the warmer weather with inimitable style.

T h e M it ch el l Fa m il y

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Spring 2017

STYLE GUIDE FEATURES 42 WE’RE ALL ABOUT CONVENIENCE 56 TRAVEL: THE LURE OF ICELAND 80 FOOD: OVER-THE-TOP EATS 88 JEWELRY: FEELING WONDERFUL 106 WINE: SO YOU WANT TO BE A SOMMELIER?

FASHION 30 STYLE OF THE SUN GODS 50 SPECIAL EVENT: RALPH LAUREN ICONIC STYLE 58 WHAT’S NEW 63 SWITCHING UP THE POV 76 CULTURE: FROM THE SCREEN TO THE RUNWAY 84 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT 100 GETTING SNEAKY

DEPARTMENTS 9 WELCOME LETTER 16 SCENE & HEARD 112 AT YOUR SERVICE

SPRING 2017 THE LIFESTYLE

CONCEPT/CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Andrew Mitchell-Namdar MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

Bob Mitchell CREATIVE DIRECTION

WSAA, Inc., Westport, CT

PUBLISHER Stuart Nifoussi ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Michelle Brown EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Karen Alberg Grossman MANAGING EDITOR Jillian LaRochelle DESIGN DIRECTOR Hans Gschliesser DESIGNER Jean-Nicole Venditti

ART DIRECTION & COPY

PROJECT MANAGER Lisa Menghi

WSAA, Inc., Westport, CT

DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION Peg Eadie DIRECTOR OF PREPRESS John Frascone

FASHION FORUM MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED IN 11 REGIONAL EDITIONS FOR MEMBER STORES OF THE APPAREL FORUM. COPYRIGHT © 2017 FASHION FORUM MAGAZINE, A UBM ® PUBLICATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. UBM AMERICAS, 2 PENN PLAZA, FLOOR 15, NEW YORK, NY 10121. THE PUBLISHERS ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADVERTISERS’ CLAIMS, UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS OR OTHER MATERIALS. NO PART OF THIS MAGAZINE MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLISHERS. VOLUME 20, ISSUE 1.

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OBJECTS FOR LIFE

670 Post Road East Westport, Connecticut (203) 227-5165

OBJECTS FOR LIFE

PINK AID CT & LI OCTOBER EVENTS BRING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WITH

COMPASSION ØR FASHION 6th Annual Pink Aid CT Luncheon & Fashion Show

Guest speaker Joan Lunden.

In its sixth amazing year, Pink Aid Connecticut filled the house to the seams at Mitchells Westport for its annual luncheon and fashion show, co-chaired by Lori Sochol and Denise Walker. Tickets sold out online in 10 minutes — surely a record… unless you’re a rock star!

Vince created a sophisticated yet wearable fashion show for the guests and models presented the Spring 2017 collection on the runway. The audience responded, as the looks totally related to their busy lives. Award-winning TV journalist, wellness activist and best-selling author Joan Lunden, a breast cancer survivor herself, shared her story of being saved by an ultrasound. She has made it a personal mission to educate and inspire others about breast cancer prevention, treatment and survival. Of course, the triumph of the day was the Warrior models gracing the runway with courage and confidence to a roar of applause!

With the help of 100 passionate board members, donors and founding sponsors CTC&G, WSAA and Valerie Wilson Travel, Pink Aid is significantly changing the way Connecticut is able to provide compassion to those who need it most, granting over $2 million and helping over 4,000 women. Q

,- "+1"/ǿ %" Ɯ /01 male breast cancer survivor to walk the Pink Aid runway! ,- /&$%1 +! )"ƞ ǿ Models present Vince collection.

Right: Pink Aid co-presidents Andrew Mitchell-Namdar and Susan Byer. / )"ƞ ǿ ")" / 1&+$ survivors in the Warrior Fashion Show.

Photography by Bruce Plotkin Photography

SAVE THE DATES FOR 2017

Pink Aid CT: First week of October Pink Aid Long Island: Third week of October

3rd Annual Pink Aid LI Luncheon & Fashion Show

& G I VI NG BACK

Ali Mitchell with guest speaker Ann Caruso.

Taking the Pink Aid mission across the Sound, Pink Aid Strong Island celebrated its third successful year with the Bar Carts & Boudoirs October event at Mitchells Huntington. The crowd was treated to a designer fashion show by Escada and wise words from celebrity stylist and breast cancer survivor Ann Caruso. Our survivor fashion show empowered the survivors who walked the catwalk dressed in fashions chosen for each from Mitchells, and was, as always, the highlight of the event! Co-chairs Rosanne Cavallaro and Mary Emlock, as well as Pink Aid Long Island president Ali Mitchell, thanked the generous donors, volunteers and guests for their passionate and compassionate response to the cause. Q

“IN EVERY COMMUNITY THERE IS WORK TO BE DONE‌ IN EVERY HEART, THERE IS THE POWER TO DO IT.â€? — MARIANNE WILLIAMSON

Above: Escada fashion show.

Right and below: Donors, guests, volunteers, contributors and survivors celebrated breast cancer awareness. "Ćž Çż ,+ 1&,+ /!0 +! +,1"0 ,# ),3" +! "+ ,2/ $"*"+1 Ćœ ))"! the Pink Purse Wall.

Photography by Tina Dalgish Photography

Richards launches Oscar de la Renta Collection at BCA event The well-heeled record-breaking crowd of Greenwich women was treated to the Spring 2017 Oscar de la Renta Collection during a stunningly elegant runway show.

The giant tent ďŹ lled with 920 beautiful women at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich celebrated the strength and love of life of cancer survivors, raising over $1 million for breast cancer research and grants.

Three famous partners joined the Breast Cancer Alliance to create a star-studded environment for its 21st annual luncheon and fashion show held at the Greenwich Hyatt: the emcee was the award-winning TV personality/stylist/author/designer Carson Kressley, the special guest was actor/activist William Baldwin and the pièce de resistance, fashion design house Oscar de la Renta! The trio proved to be the perfect trifecta for this annual event.

Hilarious host Kressley opened the event and lightened the mood. Baldwin then answered Kressley’s questions about the Baldwin brothers’ mom’s breast cancer fund, the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund.

A dozen breast cancer survivors savored the audience’s applause and encouragement on the catwalk! Each chose a life quote such as “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass‌ it’s about learning to dance in the rain,â€? to share with the group. Q &$%1Çż ,11 &1 %")) Č›)"Ćž Čœ +! +!/"4 &1 %"))Č’ *! / ")" / 1" 1%" 02/3&3,/ *,!")0Č‚ "),4Çż 0 / !" ) "+1 ȉ0 ,))" 1&,+ $/ "0 1%" /2+4 6Ç˝

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& G I V I NG BACK INNER CITY FOUNDATION SILVER ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT

HONORING BILL MITCHELL

The Inner City Foundation provides critical funding for programs helping the neediest families, adults and children in Fairfield County. It honored longtime tireless philanthropist and co-owner of Mitchells, Bill Mitchell, for his 19 years of serving on the Inner City Foundation’s board at its 25th anniversary annual benefit. Bill was an honorary chair of the event with Barbara and Ray Dalio and Jack Welch.

The guests at the Hyatt Regency were entertained by the Grammy Awardwinning Harry Connick Jr., a Fairfield County resident himself. The event, emceed by Emmy Award-winning TV personality Dave Price, raised nearly $1 million to support charity and education for the underprivileged of Fairfield County. Q

Bill and wife Susan Mitchell were joined by friends and family for the celebration.

Scott, Tara, Bill, Ali and Chris Mitchell

Harry Connick Jr. entertained.

Dave Price, Bill Tommins, CT Senator Richard Blumenthal, Joe Gianni and Carol Heller with the man of the hour, Bill Mitchell.

GIFF CELEBRATES

IN STYLE

& GI V I NG BACK

Film buffs, industry insiders, sponsors and donors to the Greenwich International Film Festival raised a glass to celebrate and to toast the ďŹ lm festival’s success and upcoming 2017 program. Guests ďŹ lled the room surrounding Richards’ grand staircase decorated for the holidays with lights as Wendy Reyes, founder and chair of the board, announced two local charity partners: Family Centers, empowering children, adults and communities to realize their potential, and Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, with a goal of making all children healthy and happy with family-centered care. The A-list crowd shopped to support these community-based causes. Q

Save the Date April 26, 2017

JOIN US FOR

SHATTERPROOF’S A CHEF’S TASTING Richards will host a Shatterproof beneďŹ t, A Chef’s Tasting, on April 26, 2017.

This inaugural event will showcase some of Greenwich and Westchester’s ďŹ nest and most sought-after chefs and restaurants in one of Greenwich’s ďŹ nest retail stores, all to support Shatterproof’s mission to end addiction and the devastation that addiction causes families.

Shatterpoof’s goal is to create mutually beneďŹ cial partnerships that will engage our community, generate funds and reduce the stigma associated with the disease of addiction while supporting families affected by this disease.

For A Chef’s Tasting tickets go to shatterproof.org/spbeneďŹ t. Q "Ćž Çż /,1%"/0 , +! 200 &1 %")) took on Shatterproof’s Rappel Challenge September 2016.

Richards decked out for the holidays!

(L to R) Wendy Stapleton Reyes, Laurie Grauer, Jack Mitchell, Susan Yonce, Colleen deVeer Photography by Kristin Burke Hyne /kb photography

OLG MANHASSET’S

MODEL MOMS Our Lady of Grace Manhasset Montessori School hosted its 58th annual tea luncheon at North Hills Country Club, and Mitchells Huntington treated the audience as mothers of OLG students walked the catwalk in multiple looks of fall 2016 trends. The lively vintage Motown tunes created a fun atmosphere with lots of catcalling and applause from friends in the audience, inspiring the mom-models to strut their stuff! 100% of all proceeds from the silent auction went directly to beneďŹ t Our Lady of Grace Montessori School. Q

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LI Autism Communities

Filling in the Blanks

Lung Cancer Research Foundation

A holiday shopping event was hosted by Charles Massimo, founder and president of Long Island Autism Communities, and Chris Mitchell, to bring community awareness of the charity. Opening the door to support living communities for adults with autism is the mission of this meaningful organization.

A beautiful player piano was donated by Steinway Piano Gallery for the evening’s entertainment. A percentage of sales beneďŹ ted the group’s outreach. Q

The dynamic duo of Tina Kramer and Shawnee Knight did it again! The two tireless founders of New Canaan-based local children’s charity Filling in the Blanks invited friends, donors and local contributors to join them once again for a day of fashion and fun at Mitchells to beneďŹ t underprivileged kids and help stop childhood hunger by providing meals on the weekend. A percentage of sales beneďŹ ted the organization’s programs for children. Q

Givers and shakers attended a holiday luncheon for the Lung Cancer Research Foundation in December at Mitchells Westport. Sylva Yepremian of Sylva & Cie. made a personal appearance, and expanded collections from Sutra and Temple St. Clair offered the guests an abundance of elegance while Celine shared a collection of exotic skins to choose from for an outof-this-world custom bag. A percentage of the sales at this event beneďŹ ted lung cancer research. Q

& F A S H I O N DESIGNERS

VERONICA BEARD X2 The two Veronica Beards hosted friends and clients at their Richards Trunk Show. Married to Greenwich-raised Beard brothers, the two Veronicas, sisters-in-law, design chic clothing that strikes a balance between classic and cool.

Their motto is “We are our customer.� They have made it their mission that the focus of every conversation at Veronica Beard is the customer.

The room was ďŹ lled with a hip, chic crowd invited personally by the two Veronicas. Many were interested in the brand’s now-famous signature Dickey jacket with zip-out exibility, perfect for today’s busy life. Q

Top: Bob Mitchell poses with the two Veronicas.

Guests supporting their friends, the Beard sisters-in-law, shopped and shared memories.

INSIDE THE DESIGNERS STUDIO

DESIGNER Q&A

The Inn at Pound Ridge was the setting for a chic luncheon, fashion show and trunk shows that highlighted the collections of jewelry designers Stephen Webster, Yves Spinelli and Todd Reed. Mitchell Stores’ jewelry buyer, Jennifer Farrington, interviewed the three witty, internationally known designers as they completed creative and inspirational sentences for the luncheon group. Q

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& F A S H I O N GREENWICH BALLET ACADEMY

TUTU CHIC

Friends and family gathered at Richards for a Tutu Chic fashion show featuring student dancers and their moms showcasing Richards’ festive holiday looks. The grand staircase was the perfect stage for the unique presentation with the Greenwich Ballet Academy also highlighting its upcoming Nutcracker costumes. Moffly Media co-sponsored this evening of dance and fashion to help raise funds for this local non-proďŹ t for the arts. The evening presented the perfect pas de deux. Q

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FASHIONISTAS GATHER FOR TREND

STYLE MOMENTS Huntington fashionistas ocked to Mitchells to hear ďŹ rsthand about this season’s trends. A fashion presentation highlighting must-haves direct from the Paris, NY and Milan runways delighted the group of chic clients and friends of the store. Models strolled among them as ideas, trends and looks were commentated by Mitchells’ marketing director Sandy Ceppos. Q %,0" &+ 11"+! + " $,1 %& Č’-""( 1 &1 %"))0 2+1&+$1,+ȉ0 "!&1 %,1 ,Ć› 1%" /2+4 6Č‚

E D G Y. S P I K Y. P L AY. REVERSE SET HALF BALL EARRINGS WITH BLUE SAPPHIRES, RUBIES, EMERALDS, ICE, BLACK AND CHAMPAGNE DIAMONDS IN 18K WHITE AND ROSE GOLD. AVAILABLE IN 12MM AND 15MM.

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E N T S BEST-SELLING BOOK LAUNCH WITH

LITERARY LADIES Comedienne Lisa Lampanelli emceed and interviewed New York Times best-selling authors and local residents, Jane Green and Lauren Weisberger, at a memorable book launch event at Mitchells in Westport. Guests were treated to Lampanelli’s humor and undeniable honesty as she asked fun yet pertinent questions of the two ladies.

Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears Prada, signed her newest book The Singles Game and Green her newest, titled Falling. The guests were having fun taking selďŹ es with the authors as they signed their respective books. Q

Comedienne Lisa Lampanelli interviews local writers, Jane Green and Lauren Weisberger.

Guests enjoyed personal conversation with the writers and guest host Lisa Lampanelli.

Photography by Joe Crawford

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TRUNK SHOWS SAVE THE DATES FOR OUR 2017 CHARITY EVENTS NEAR & FAR GALA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .03/03 SHATTERPROOF’S A CHEF’S TASTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04/26 PINK AID CT FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON. . . . FIRST WK OF OCT PINK AID LI FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON. . . .THIRD WK OF OCT BREAST CANCER ALLIANCE FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON . . . . .10/26

JANUARY 20 20-21 27-28

APRIL PAOLO COSTAGLI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT ARMANI COLLEZIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH ARMANI COLLEZIONI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT CAROLINA HERRERA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH

FEBRUARY 3 4 10-11 11 15-16 17-18

SUTRA JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH CAROLINE ELLEN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT SUTRA JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT OLIVINE GABBRO PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT CAROLINE ELLEN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH LORO PIANA MEN’S & WOMEN’S . . . . GREENWICH BOGNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH BOGNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT

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“Have you seen MCLICK?” Our digital magalogue shows you what to wear, how to wear it and where to get it.

Appearing every two weeks, we feature the best new arrivals, latest trends, insider tips, designer profi les and more — all with links to mitchells.com.

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ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA . . WESTPORT/GREENWICH ETON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON MANOLO BLAHNIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . . HUNTINGTON DEREK LAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH ETON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT HICKEY FREEMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT INDIVIDUALIZED SHIRTS. . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH ISAIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT/GREENWICH BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S . . . . GREENWICH BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S . . . . . . . GREENWICH DEREK LAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT HICKEY FREEMAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH INDIVIDUALIZED SHIRTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT MONICA RICH KOSANN . WESTPORT/GREENWICH SAMUELSOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT AKRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT AKRIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH MANOLO BLAHNIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH MICHAEL KORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT NELLIE PARTOW PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH CAROLINE ELLEN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH ETON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH LUCIANO BARBERA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH SAMUELSOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH

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MANOLO BLAHNIK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT KATHLEEN DUGHI JEWELER . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT SYLVA & CIE. PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT MONICA RICH KOSANN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RICHARDS MICHAEL KORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH CAROLINE ELLEN PA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT KATHLEEN DUGHI JEWELER . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH ROSETTA GETTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WESTPORT LOREN JEWELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON NELLIE PARTOW PA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HUNTINGTON SYLVA & CIE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREENWICH PA= PERSONAL APPEARANCE

For an updated list of events, please visit mitchells.com

PHOTOGRAPHY: SERGIO KURHAJEC

HAIR: MARCELINO GONZALEZ

MAKEUP: CL AIRE BAYLEY WARDROBE: WENDY MCNETT

THIS SEASON, DISCOVER AN ARRAY OF FRESH AND POWERFUL LOOKS THAT SHINE AS BRIGHTLY AS THE SUN.

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THIS PAGE DRESS & BELT: NORISOL FERRARI SHOES: VALENTINO ON COVER ON HIM: POLO & SPORT COAT: BALDASSARI; JEANS: AG BELT: TRAFALGAR SHOES: SANTONI; POCKET SQUARE: SIMONNOT-GODARD G F @ = J 2 < J = K K 2 D 9 ? = F ; = SHOES: NARCISO RODRIGUEZ

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THIS PAGE JACKET: MASSIMO ALBA SHIRT: PETER MILLAR JEANS: AG SHOES: VINCE OPPOSITE POLO & SWEATSHIRT: FAHERTY

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EXPLORE CONTRAST AT THE INTERSECTION OF LIGHT & DARK.

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POWERED

BY THE BRIGHTNESS, BUT WHIMSICAL & WEARABLE.

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THIS PAGE DRESS: PAULE KA SHOES: NARCISO RODRIGUEZ OPPOSITE JEANS & TOP: BRUNELLO CUCINELLI

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THIS PAGE JACKET: BRUNELLO CUCINELLI SHIRT: RANI ARABELLA OPPOSITE JACKET: GOOD MAN SHIRT: ETON JEANS: AG

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STYLES THAT STAND UP TO K M F K J 9 < A 9 F L I N T E N S I T Y.

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THIS PAGE SHIRT: BALDWIN OPPOSITE POLO & SWIM TRUNKS: ORLEBAR BROWN SUNGLASSES: MARC BY MARC JACOBS

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LOOK TO THE SUN AND SHADOWS WILL ALWAYS FALL BEHIND YOU.

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THIS PAGE SHIRT, SWEATER, JACKET & JEANS: ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA SUNGLASSES: AMERICAN OPTICAL OPPOSITE SKIRT & SUIT JACKET: NORISOL FERARRI

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CRISP SILHOUETTES ARE IN THE FORECAST, ALONG WITH LOTS OF SUN.

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SERVICES

CONVENIENCE

WE’RE ALL ABOUT CONVENIENCE IN-STORE OR ONLINE, WE’RE HERE TO MAKE YOU FEEL WONDERFUL! Our mission is to make you feel wonderful.

Every time you enter our stores or visit our website, we hope that our unique brand of integrated, highly personalized services provides the best shopping experience anywhere.

To make shopping easy, your in-store experience is enhanced by features on our site and your online experience is enhanced by personalized attention from the Style Advisors in our stores. Extras like home visits, customized dressing rooms, free alterations, gift wrapping and in-store treats are all there for your convenience. Enjoy! (And let us know if there is any way we can serve you better.)

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It’s all about what works for you.

For purchases in-store or online.

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Have items waiting in-store (or dressing room) to try before you buy.

View your wardrobe anytime, anywhere.

FREE SHIPPING

HOUSE CALLS!

For all online purchases.

At your home or office for private shopping, fittings or closet cleans.

A M P L E F R E E PA R K I N G A huge time saver!

FREE GIFT WRAPPING For purchases in-store or online.

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CON CCONVENIENCE CO OONV NNVE NV VVEE

AND THE ULTIMATE CONVENIENCE: OUR WORLD-RENOWNED STYLE ADVISORS

“A long-term customer of mine moved to Palm Springs. I now dress him remotely with surprisingly few returns!”

Gerald Eugene Mitchells Huntington

“A client of mine must be a Californian at heart. She always picks things from Wilkes and comes in when they’re here.”

Lili Piskic Richards

“I love it when a customer picks 10 sport coats online, I set up a room and he’s out with a great look and fit in 15 minutes.”

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THE HEART & SOUL OF OUR STORES. (AND WEBSITE!) We offer the unique experience of working both in our stores and online with the same Style Advisor… someone who knows you, your taste and your lifestyle.

PERSONALIZED SERVICE THAT EXTENDS TO ANYWHERE YOU GO. Browsing on your laptop late at night? Looking for something you need on your phone? Our website is simply an extension of our stores. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or working on a new look with pieces you already own, our Style Advisors review your selections online and make recommendations to help you make well thought-out choices.

SHOPPING MADE QUICKER & EASIER. Pre-shop online and save time by ”Reserving in Store” and going to the store when you know what you want is waiting in your size. Your Style Advisor will let you know when it’s in.

CUSTOM DRESSING ROOMS & HOUSE CALLS. Pressed for time?

Let your Style Advisor know what you need or what occasion you’re dressing for and they will set up a custom dressing room or house call with their top selections ready and waiting.

“I always get a last-minute call or email from a client’s husband about a gift.

Fortunately, I know what she’s been eying!”

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“ It’s all about relationships. Not only do I know what they’ll like, but we form great friendships, which makes it fun.”

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“A lot of my suiting customers love that not only do we have free alterations, but that they’re the best alterations.”

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With an unparalleled attention to detail and focus on fabric and fit, every element of each silhouette has been carefully studied from countless examples in the Ralph Lauren archive.

Our stores have been selected to present this rotating pop-up show and the collection will be available on our websites the entire time.

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COLD HAS NEVER BEEN SO HOT!

THE LURE OF

ICELAND THE DESTINATION ON EVERYONE’S BUCKET LIST. Anyone and everyone seems to be heading to Iceland... It’s not hard to imagine why. It’s easy to get to: A 5.5-hour nonstop from New York makes it a perfect final destination, or a stopover en route to Europe. It’s a geothermal wonderland, with more waterfalls, glaciers, hot springs, lava fields, volcanos and rainbows than one could imagine. The people are friendly.

To survive in a cold, rugged and remote environment (still recovering from a 2008 economic crash), they have learned to be hardworking, resourceful and appreciative of the simple pleasures of life and land. And the culinary scene is booming. Smoked lamb, fish, creamy soups, herring and skyr yogurt are some of the local specialites.

People are flocking to Iceland, but you can still drive for miles without seeing a soul (aside from sheep), enjoying incredible cell service all the while. But with tourism driving development, it can’t hurt to get there sooner rather than later.

WHEN TO GO: The most popular time, as in much of Europe, is summer, when the weather is warmest and days are longest.

The sun doesn’t set in Reykjavic until midnight in June, 10:30 p.m. in August, and even later up north, so there are extra

hours for exploring. In midsummer, you may find yourself in the heat of sun with 80-plus weather, but it can change to a nippy 50 in a flash, so carry layers, including gloves and hats. Roads are also clearest in summer.

Winter has super-short days with sun only from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the equinox.

But winters are surprisingly mild and it’s only from September to May that there’s a chance to see the Northern Lights. The aurora is more visible away from the city lights and a bit unpredictable, as it depends on a clear sky. So the longer your stay, the greater your chance to see it.

WHERE TO GO: Many visitors choose to base themselves out of REYKJAVIC and explore via day trips. Reykjavic is a beautiful seaside city that can be covered in a couple of days.

Highlights include the HARPA, a stunning modern cultural center completed in 2011, which houses performances, art shows and events. If you can, catch a performance of the hillarious HOW TO BECOME ICELANDIC IN 60 MINUTES, a great entrée into the country. The MARINA is filled with restaurants, bars, shopping and people-watching. For a world-class meal, try THE GRILL MARKET, THE FISH MARKET, DILL or MATUR OG DRYKKUR.

THE LAUNDROMAT is quirky and hip, and the COOCOO’S NEST offers a wonderful seaside brunch.

Other highlights are HALLGRÍMSKIRKJA, the imposing hilltop church that sits vigil over the city with great views. While there, don’t miss THE EINAR JÓNSSON MUSEUM, or at least stop by the free sculpture garden. Enjoy iconic views of corrugated iron-clad houses in a palette of blues, greens, reds and creams, extending to the bay. From a Reykjavic base, you can book adventurous excursions like hiking or snowmobiling on a glacier, or tours by jeep, horseback, ATV or helicopter. Nature beckons! If you don’t pre-plan, start your trip at the REYKJAVIC TOURIST OFFICE in the middle of town.

THE GOLDEN CIRCLE: The most popular daytripping happens within this circular route from Reykjavic that can be done in one long day. The route has three main attractions that provide a sampling of what the country has to offer. Heading north from Reykjavic, the first stop is THINGVELLIR, a World Heritage Site and home of the original Icelandic Parliament. With stunning geology, trails and an old church, plan to spend a couple of hours. Next is GEYSIR, the geyser for which all are named, where water boils from the earth; their “Old Faithful” never disappoints. The third is GULLFOSS, a spectacular double waterfall, where you’ll often catch a rainbow. Stop for a meal, cocktail or stay at the ION hotel, one of Iceland’s most stunning modern hotels and a great launchpad for adventure.

THE RING ROAD: The more ambitious will take a longer, also circular “epic road trip” around the perimeter of the country on Iceland’s own Highway 1. Most head counterclockwise, starting along the south, into the East Fjords, through northern Iceland and back. There are

IF YOU’RE ADVENTUROUS, CONSIDER AN “EPIC ROAD TRIP” AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE COUNTRY ON ICELAND’S OWN HIGHWAY 1.

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Gullfoss Waterfall

The Black Church at Budir

Snowmobiling on Skaftafell

Myvatn Baths

Black Beach at Vik

countless trails and glaciers to climb and hot springs to soak in, but hotel rooms are scarce in summer, so book early. An hour outside of Reykjavic, stop for lunch or a night at HOTEL RANGA, one of Iceland’s most hip and unique hotels.

Highlights of South Iceland include the quaint town of VIK, with its black lava beach, and SKAFTAFELL preserve’s breathtaking peaks, glaciers and ice caves in VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK, created by the forces of rivers, glacial ice, and volcanic and geothermal activity.

Heading to the East Fjords, a popular stop is the fishing village of HOFN, which has good restaurants and not much else.

Forego the modern industrial city of Egilsstaðir and go a few extra miles to artsy SEYDISFJORDUR, with its Blue Church, graffitied boutique and hipster hangouts, SKAFTFELL BISTRO and HOTEL ALDAN. In the north, driving around stunning

LAKE MYVATN is a must. Set aside a day for stopping and exploring lava pillars, rock formations, boiling mud pools and incredible birdlife. Hike up the Viti Crater and visit MYVATN BATHS, the secondmost famous in the country. Iceland’s best whale watching is in HÚSAVIK, a 40-minute detour. Then, spend a night in charming harborside AKUREYRI, Iceland’s second-largest city, with great restaurants, shopping and windy hills.

SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA: If you allot a full seven days to your drive, rather than heading back on the Ring Road, the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is well worth the trip. It’s also a great option if you’re based in Reykjavik and want an overnight trip without doing the whole Ring Road. It’s been called “Mini Iceland” because of its array of what the country is known for: glaciers, volcanos, Kirkjufell (Iceland’s most photographed

mountain jutting into the sea), fishing villages, waterfalls and more. Best of all is one of Northern Europe’s most stunning and unique hotels, BUDIR, from which you can see beaches, waterfalls, glaciers and a historic Black Church right next door.

THE BLUE LAGOON : Unlike pools here, which we go in to cool off, the Land of Ice has hot springs which they go in to warm up. No trip would be complete without a stop at BLUE LAGOON, Iceland’s most famous tourist spot. The locals stay far away from it, but it’s hard to resist putting mud on your face and grabbing a beer with a cast of thousands in this giant hot spring. With well-stocked locker rooms, indoor and outdoor lounging areas, a high-tech scanning system and add-on options like in-water massages, it’s run like a well-oiled theme park. Close to Keflavik airport, it’s a popular and fitting way to enter or depart this magnificent country.

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NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD Kirkwood formed his eponymous British brand in 2005 and has since earned a name for himself as the go-to designer for standout, modern and often irreverent footwear.

Kirkwood seeks inspiration from the enigmatic femininity of the women around him as well as modern art, architecture and often sculpture.

What’s

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

FIGUE This women’s luxury lifestyle collection was launched in 2012 by Stephanie von Watzdorf. Named for the ancient fruit, Figue (pronounced “fig”) was born out of von Watzdorf’s passion for travel and desire to share the talents of artisans from around the world. Mitchells launched the collection of beautifully designed one-ofa-kind cotton-canvas buttonfront reclaimed vintage military jackets. Each jacket is hand-beaded with jewel embellishments.

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CUSHNIE ET OCHS Founded in 2008 by Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs, Cushnie et Ochs is designed by women for women. Their vision pushes the limits of their unique sensibilities, creating collections that juxtapose bold sensuality with minimalist sophistication. Exuding a raw, yet refined sense of femininity, Cushnie et Ochs focuses on clean lines and the perfect fit.

BRAX The Brax mission is to make clothes that make you feel good. Its exclusive fabrics and innovative production methods ensure that all Brax clothing is as comfortable to wear as it is fashion forward. Coupled with a European aesthetic and sophistication, Brax offers its customers guaranteed style by translating the latest trends into very wearable fashions.

ANTONELLO TEDDE Antonello Tedde’s personal story and attachment to his native Sardinia are integral to his designs. This passion is reinforced by a desire to preserve and advance craft skills that are at risk of disappearing due to globalization and mass-production.

Experimentation with hand-woven fabrics resulted in his exclusive eco luxury line, which uses sustainable yarns made from naturally dyed Sardinian wools and regenerated-recycled cotton.

GALVAN LONDON A desire for a new kind of eveningwear – modern, clean, cool – lies at the heart of Galvan.

Founded in 2014, the London-based ready-towear brand is the brainchild of four women from the worlds of fashion and contemporary art: Anna-Christin Haas, Sola Harrison, Katherine Holmgren and Carolyn Hodler. The Galvan collection reflects their shared longing for a more cosmopolitan approach to evening, for something fashion-forward yet timeless.

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introducing ADAM LIPPES! Fashion was always in Lippes’ blood. So after graduating Cornell with a psychology degree and a stint at Bear Stearns, true to his heart, he got a sales job in Ralph Lauren’s mansion. He was quickly snatched up as a manager’s assistant, who brought him to Oscar de Renta, and the rest is fashion-star-on-the-rise history!

Lippes’ refined day-to-night luxury has recently been spotted on many stylemakers including Cate Blanchett and Jennifer Lawrence.

His own line launched four years ago and we are thrilled to partner with him. For Lippes, the key word regarding his clothing is “luxury,” which he doesn’t use lightly. It’s about fit, fabrication and construction. Lippes, whose NYC apartments and farm have appeard in Architectural Digest, finds travel and interiors most inspiring. All of his prints and patterns come from interiors. “The ultimate is seeing someone whose style I admire wear my clothes. My goal is that when a woman puts them on, she should smile.”

RHONE Founded in 2014, Rhone produces high-quality premium activewear for men. Created to fill a current void in the menswear market, Rhone speaks directly to how the modern man lives, works and sweats. Rhone blends innovative materials and classic elements of design into products that stand up in the gym and excel during transitional times. Painstaking attention to detail results in superior fit, form and function.

NEWBARK Newbark was launched in 2009 by stylist sisters Maryam and Marjan Malakpour. The brand is known for elegant, minimalistic shoes and handbags handmade in Los Angeles. The name Newbark comes from the saying “My dogs are barking!” A stylish alternative to ballet flats, they are a perfect shoe to carry anywhere. They’ve been described as “Moroccan Babouche meets English gentleman’s slippers.”

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What’s

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MANSUR GAVRIEL MAISON MARGIELA SNEAKERS Maison Margiela is a Parisian fashion house, founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela. The house takes a cerebral approach to deconstructing, reinventing and redefining silhouettes. In 2014, British couturier John Galliano was appointed creative director. Margiela’s uncompromising iconoclast heritage is cast through Galliano’s poetic modern vision. We are thrilled to present the brand’s signature Replica men’s sneakers, a blend of conceptualism and luxury.

Founded in 2012, Mansur Gavriel presents high-quality leather goods with clean lines and feminine detailing, crafted in Italy from the finest leathers. The philosophy of the brand is to elevate classic silhouettes through a celebration of contemporary colors and carefully selected materials.

introducing OLIVINE GABBRO Grace Kang, designer and creative director of Olivine Gabbro, will have a presence in Richards of Greenwich and Wilkes of San Francisco, where she will offer her stunning readyto-wear and custom designs to our clientele. The line is known for its creative, feminine and sophisticated lines that incorporate luxurious highend fabrics. One of Kang’s early fans is Harpers’ Bazaar fashion editor Avril Graham, who wore a custom Olivine Gabbro gown to the Oscars and championed her designs at all Oscar week events. In collaboration with Samsung, the Olivine Gabbro collection made its official debut at New York Fashion Week this past September at Samsung 837 in the meatpacking district.

“We are thrilled to welcome Olivine Gabbro into our family. We are always searching for new ways to excite our imaginative and forward-thinking clients. The bespoke service that Grace has incorporated into her elegant collection speaks directly to our ladies. The relationship just makes sense.” —BOB MITCHELL 61

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THIS SPRING, SOME OF TODAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER DESIGNERS EXPLORE AND DELVE INTO NEW POINTS OF VIEW. FUN WITH FOUND MOTIFS AND BREEZY SILHOUETTES DEFINE A PASSION TO SURPRISE AND DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED. PHOTOGRAPHY: SERGIO KURHAJEC HAIR & MAKEUP: MARK WILLIAMSON STYLING: WENDY MCNETT

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CULTURE

FASHION IN FILM

FROM THE SCREEN TO THE RUNWAY FILMS THAT STARTED FASHION TRENDS We often look to celebrities for the newest fashions. They have access to the hottest pieces and most sought-after designers, who clamor to dress them for the red carpet. But every so often, a huge craze emerges inspired not by celebrities themselves, but by the characters they portray in films. These are some of many fun fashion films that have inspired us.

BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH

BONNIE & CLYDE

THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS

’50S VAMP

GANGSTER CHIC

As Holly Golightly, Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress is one of the most iconic pieces in fashion film history.

She also did wonders for statement pearls, up-dos and oversized sunglasses.

Marilyn’s racy wardrobe and sex appeal set the tone for vampy 1950s trends. Her famed white halter dress blowing up over a New York City street vent is one of the most iconic images in film.

Robbing banks never looked so good. Though set in the 1930s, Bonnie’s wardrobe brought a twist to ’70s style, with its berets, tweed and fine knits.

The eccentric, menswear-inspired outfits in Annie Hall — vintage men’s clothing, baggy trousers and fedora hats — caught on, with pantsuits and men’s clothing becoming a major trend for women after the film’s release.

ALMOST FAMOUS

CASINO

OUT OF AFRICA

LOVE STORY

ROCKSTAR STYLE

LAS VEGAS GLITZ

SAFARI WEAR

PREPPY CO-ED

Kate Hudson’s Penny Lane mixed vintage jeans and tees with statement pieces like fur hats, blue shades and an oversized shearling, giving us an insatiable desire to dress like we’re with the band.

Sharon Stone won an Oscar as the wayward wife of a high-rolling gambler, but her flashy Vegas get-ups and 40 wardrobe changes stole the show.

Meryl Streep’s colonial and safaristyle wardrobe was effortlessly elegant and made women far and wide want to dress like they were on safari. Then, perhaps Robert Redford would come along...

It may have been a tearjerker, but Love Story’s fashion influence, had millions emulating Ali Macgraw’s preppy wardrobe of woolly bobble hats, peacoats and stripey college attire.

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CLUELESS

FLASHDANCE

FUNNY FACE

WHIMSICAL SCHOOLGIRL

’80S DANCER

DOWNTOWN MOD

With mini-skirts, matchy suits, knee-length socks and endless plaids, Alicia Silverstone’s Cher set the style for her on-screen protegé and teen girls everywhere.

Before yogawear became the go-to exercise style, there was quintessentially ’80s Flashdance, and we all wore off-the-shoulder sweatshirts, leotards and legwarmers.

Audrey Hepburn’s huge fashion influence began when she played a regular girl turned fashion model. Her beatnik look, with all-black turtleneck and cigarette pants, embodied mod 1960s style and influenced a generation.

DANCE CLUB PUNK Although her style is constantly changing, Madonna’s iconic ’80s punk look remains her most influential with her bustiers, thrift store jackets, big hair bow, fishnets and chunky jewelry.

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ANNIE HALL MENSWEAR-INSPIRED

Clockwise, from top left: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Desperately Seeking Susan, Bonnie & Clyde, Annie Hall, Almost Famous

MANY OF THE ITEMS WORN IN THE TRENDSETTING ANNIE HALL FILM CAME FROM DIANE KEATON’S PERSONAL WARDROBE.

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HUGO BOSS FASHIONS INC.

food

Climatic Cuisine

OVER-THE-TOP

EATS

In the name of total satiation, we traveled the world to dine under spectacular circumstances. BY SHIRA LEVINE

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HOTEL DE GLACE IMAGE © DANY VACHON

There’s roughly a three-month window in which to experience Quebec’s Hôtel de Glace (right), where you’ll quickly learn how chill feasting within an ice castle can be. Critical resources: hearty grub, puffy coats and a hard-working generator. Pop-up icy dining with an Arctic atmosphere is certainly a northern thing.

Kemi, Finland’s Snow Castle, maintains a temp of -5 Celsius while serving local salmon, perch and lamb.

Austria’s Kitzbühel Alps is home to Alpeniglu Dorf, an igloo restaurant serving fondues and boasting an open-air snow bar, as well as an ice church.

Epic food is subjective.

Sometimes, a culinary adventure awaits domestically, in one’s very own hometown. But sometimes the most tantalizing feasts are those over-the-top experiential ones in far-flung locations.

We compiled a list of global dining and imbibing spots that left tasty impressions on the mind—and better still, the palate.

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utside of California, there’s an “Alice Waters of” in a few special places. Indeed there’s but one Chez Panisse, but the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients culled by successors are a gourmet challenge worth traveling for. In southeast Wales, she’s Pauline Griffiths, owner of the unsuspecting Art Shop &

Chapel. Located in Abergavenny, the café with courtyard garden is tucked below an old chapel and behind a market hall. What makes Griffiths like Waters are the ingredients: beetroot, leeks, curly kale and pheasant. Favorites?

Grilled cheese with hawthorn berry ketchup, turmeric golden mylk and oat milk lattes. Back across the pond,

Sea(in)side Fare Who doesn’t love a swim-up bar? The Lagoon Bar at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon (previous page) is restorative twice over courtesy of healing waters and a signature cocktail for a full detox/retox encounter. In Costa Rica, at Tabacón’s Arenal Pool Bar, a ceviche dish served in waist-deep thermal waters doesn't cramp those seeking splashy crater views. The waters are rich in calcium, lithium and silica, and are naturally heated by the Arenal volcano’s magma.

Barbados' Crystal Cove had us (rum) punch drunk in love with the waterfall entry to a cave bar where fish from the very waters guests wade in is prepared to order. And Las Vegas' Tropicana Hotel offers noshes to those who swim up to the waterproof blackjack table.

But next level al fresco comes in acqua.

In Bora Bora’s otherworldly lagoons, Tahitian tour operators curate motu picnics, Polynesian suckling pig feasts set in shallow sandbar’d waters.

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Woodberry Kitchen (above left) tantalizes in Baltimore. Chef Spike Gjerde is Charm City’s mid-Atlantic sourcing Alice Waters. The slowcooked turkey potpie with rutabaga cream and kohlrabi, rabbit dirty rice with buttermilk fried saddle, and koshihikari rice and snake oil are swoon-worthy. Foodies at Anguilla’s CuisinArt Resort should expect

nothing less than a hydroponic farm-totable experience given, well, the gigantic on-site hydroponic garden (above right). Chef Jasper Schneider’s veggies nourish the menus of five foodspots at the resort, and the Caribbean Sea’s bounty of finned foods round out the fresh and local dishes: lionfish, snapper and lobster, oh my!

For identical twins Alex and Mike Faherty, the vision for their brand began when they were kids.

Growing up surfing in Spring Lake, New Jersey, (not California as many assume), they developed a love for the relaxed beachy lifestyle. As teens, their family moved to Manhattan, where they discovered the beauty of well-made clothing. They couldn’t find a brand that combined their laid-back style with finely crafted luxury.

Mike, Faherty’s design director, wrote his vision for the brand in a college essay at Washington University in St. Louis — where he played basketball and was the only male in a class of 25 Fashion Design majors — before a six-year design

PAULE KA As new creative director of Paule Ka, Alithia SpuriZampetti, former design director of women’s RTW at Lanvin after stints at Valentino and Bottega Veneta, plans to expand and renew the blend of Parisian couture and daily elegance that is Paule Ka. With a love for subtle luxury, made of very feminine and sophisticated couture materials, she “plays” with the house’s fabrics and color codes, reinterpreting the classics.

back in Westport!

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the endless summer of

FAHERTY expanded collection!

stint to learn the business at Ralph Lauren. Meanwhile, brother Alex, Faherty’s business mind, focused on finance, working in investment banking and private equity after studying and playing football at Yale. In 2013, they pooled their right and left brain talents and are now living their boyhood dream.

“When the Mitchells team heard our story, and saw and touched our product, they saw a quality level and a look they were looking for,” says Alex Faherty. “It fits their customer’s lifestyle, a lot of which is outdoors. A luxury feel, but the look is more Americana casual.”

VERONICA BEARD expanded collection!

Veronica Beard is an American sportswear brand that strikes the balance between classic and cool. It offers a modern perspective on iconic staples and results in a collection that is hardwired for real life. Sisters-in-law Veronica Miele Beard and Veronica Swanson Beard launched in fall 2010 with their signature Dickey jacket. Their collection of perfectly designed essentials blends designer aesthetic with wearability and ease, providing a versatile look for the woman who is trying to do it all.

Designer SPOTLIGHT EXPANDED COLLECTIONS, NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES & ADDITIONAL STORES

GOLDEN GOOSE expanded collection!

Created by Francesca and Alessandro Gallo in 2000, Golden Goose Deluxe Brand was born from the common passion that they have for fashion and art. Each pair of sneakers is hand distressed to make every pair unique.

Check out our expanded assortment in-store and online before they sell out (again)!

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Stylewatch Spring 2017

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NECKLACE: COLLANA MON JEU ORO RINGS: ABBRACIO COLLECTION

FEELING WONDERFUL OUR DIAMOND AND DESIGNER JEWELRY HAS THE UNIQUE POWER TO MAKE YOU FEEL SPECIAL IN A WAY NOTHING ELSE CAN.

All jewelry designers available online.

If you see a piece that is not carried in your store, let your Jewelry Specialist know. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re happy to bring it in!

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ALL ONE OF A KIND VINTAGE CUSHION-CUT DIAMOND EARRINGS; RINGS WITH FANCYCOLORED & BRILLIANT-CUT DIAMONDS; CHOKER WITH DIAMONDS; HORSESHOE PENDANT WITH DIAMONDS

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JEWELRY Stylewatch

feeling RADIANT Our Jewelry Specialists will help select a piece that will ensure your outer glow reï¬&#x201A;ects your inner glow.

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RING WITH FANCY & WHITE DIAMONDS

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feeling COLORFUL Vibrant jewel tones offer an opportunity to add signature personal expression to your jewelry wardrobe.

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JEWELRY Stylewatch

COOMI LEFT TO RIGHT: TRINITY 18K WHITE GOLD RING WITH PARAIBA TRILLION AND DIAMONDS; TRINITY 18K ROSE GOLD CUSHION KUNZITE RING WITH STEPHEN WEBSTER LADY STARDUST CRYSTAL HAZE COLLECTION: 18K WHITE GOLD GREEN AGATE PENDANT, SET WITH WHITE AND BLACK DIAMOND PAVÉ, 30” CHAIN

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t starts with a passion for wine, a love of learning and an ability to retain lots of details about grapes, geography, terroir, etc. It ultimately becomes a journey of research, deductive tastings, pairings, pourings and intense exams to finally become certified.

Master Sommelier Dan Davis took his first sip of alcohol in college and tried his first taste of wine at the encouragement of a friend at a local tavern. Today, he serves as the director of

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wine and spirits at New Orleans’ iconic Commander’s Palace, owned by the Brennan family. “We have an extensive wine program,” Davis says. “Everyone can find something familiar here, but the real joy is to take guests on a journey that’s a little outside their comfort zone.”

The wine cellar complements the restaurant’s “haute Creole” cuisine and reflects Davis’ passion for rare and underrepresented wine, history and food. Wine enthusiasts have taken notice: for the last five years, Commander’s has been a recipient of The Wine Spectator Grand Award, widely perceived as the most prestigious recognition in the world of wine. In 2016, Commander’s was nominated by the James Beard Foundation for the best wine program in America; The Daily Meal named its wine list the best in the U.S. “Wine and food go hand in hand,” is Davis’ mantra. “Wine is very much part of the meal in flavor and texture.”

Commander’s has raised the staff’s level of wine knowledge by making the Court of Master Sommeliers Program mandatory for employees. Under Davis’ direction, 40 servers, plus managers, bartenders, kitchen staff, chefs and owners, passed the Introductory Course and Examination, the first level of the program.

Above, the wine room at Commander’s Palace.

Below left, Master Sommelier Dan Davis.

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Twelve Certified Sommeliers, having attained the second level, walk the restaurant’s floors. Says Davis, “Education is the key to everything: it fosters a passion that the sommeliers bring to the customers. We’ve created a genuine wine culture.”

Davis says the training is critical to a restaurant’s success. “Servers need to know the quality of the wine, and why it works in a specific context. They need to be able to pronounce vocabulary and feel comfortable talking about wine in a professional—but approachable and friendly—manner.”

The Introductory Class is a two-day course led

by Master Sommeliers that culminates in an extensive exam. It’s all-encompassing, covering everything important to know about wine.

Students also practice blind tastings and serving, although these skills are not tested at this level.

“When I see my staff move from ‘Oh, I get to drink wine’ to ‘Oh, I get to sell this wine and provide an experience for the customer,’ I know the program has worked.”

The Certified Examination, the second level, requires students to engage in self-directed studies followed by a three-part exam that tests theory, tasting and service. “You walk into the room to find two glasses of wine: one red and one white. You have 25 minutes to taste the wines and tell the Master Sommelier what they are. Then you take an exam that is fairly grueling, much harder than level one.”

During the service portion of the exam, each candidate waits on a

Master Sommelier as a guest in an imaginary restaurant with an imaginary wine list. He or she can order any type of wine, and the candidate must know all about it. Candidates must also suggest wines for the guest’s hypothetical food order, conduct a mock service of a bottle of wine or Champagne, and serve an after-dinner drink. “Being certified is a very real credential with value. Basically, the Court of Master Sommeliers is saying that if they were running a restaurant, they’d hire you as a sommelier.”

To take the Advanced Course and Examination, candidates must apply. They need a minimum of five years in the industry and must be accepted into the program, which provides a glimpse of what to expect from the third exam and, if invited, the fourth level: The Master Sommelier Diploma Exam. The process is difficult, and candidates spend years of long grueling hours in preparation; only a small percentage eventually pass. Currently, there are only 125 men and 24 women in the U.S. who can call themselves Master Sommeliers.

The unique opportunities, however, make all the hard work worthwhile. “A highlight for me was being with seventh- or eighth-generation winemakers in Burgundy and having them pull a 1917 bottle out of a cave, where their great-grandfather had hidden it from the Nazis.

They popped it open, and we drank it, with much joy. It doesn’t get better than that.”

CURRENTLY, THERE ARE ONLY 125 MEN AND 24 WOMEN IN THE U.S. WHO CAN CALL THEMSELVES MASTER SOMMELIERS.

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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.

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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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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!

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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.

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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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