Garmany Holiday 2021

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CONTENTS

FEATURES

HOL 2021

Gifts for Men | 9 Forget the gadgets and gear. What your guy really wants are pieces that are practical—and look good too!

Gifts for Women | 47 Surprise the lady in your life this season with the perfect statement piece. Trust us, all of these are on her holiday wish list.

Away for the holidays | 64 Traveling this season? No need to abandon special traditions. Let the warmth of the holidays flow throughout your home-away-from-home with subtle but festive touches in every room.

Seeing red | 70 Your holiday party will be a hit when you keep glasses filled with these crimsoncolored cocktails.

TIme to Celebrate

Make the season bright and enjoy all the festivities in a well-chosen outfit (or two) from Garmany.

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A feast isn’t a feast without something deliciously sweet to finish it off. These desserts will “wow” a crowd and conclude a perfectly yummy meal.

Shady Business | 80 The future is bright, so hide and protect your eyes in style with the perfect pair of sunglasses.

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Thanks to All of You!

Garmany 121 BROAD STREET RED BANK, NJ TELEPHONE: 732.576.8500 WWW.GARMANY.COM STORE HOURS MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 9:30 A.M. TO 7 P.M. Editorial Director JOHNELL GARMANY Editor in chief RITA GUARNA creative Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO senior associate Editor DARIUS AMOS lifestyle editor HALEY LONGMAN Contributing Photographer DANIEL SPRINGSTON PUBLISHING STAFF group Publisher SHAE MARCUS Associate Publisher JODI BRUKER circulation manager KATHLEEN WENZLER director of ad services JACQUELYNN FISCHER

ladies and gentlemen are filled with As time winds down on another year, I’m sneak peek something for everyone on your list. filled with overwhelming feelings of gratitude.

This magazine, of course, is more than a My thanks begin with you. Seeing old friends gift guide—it’s a special issue of our regular return to the store and meeting new ones as edition of Garmany, with features about they walked through the doors brought all of holiday entertainment and dining. But as you us at Garmany so much joy on a daily basis. I’d shop for gifts and celebrate the season with like to offer a sincere thank you to each of you. family and friends, remember to pause and I also thank our devoted staff for standing give back to those who don’t have as much and alongside Garmany and for their loyalty to our In the Bag! p. 9 who have been hit hard by the pandemic. mission—providing you with a memorable At Garmany, we’re proud of our recent work to raise experience while you shop for the most elegant and funding and awareness for local charities, including luxurious clothing, footwear and accessories the world has a Pictures with Santa event for the Tigger Stavola to offer. It’s been a tough 20+ months, and as always, our Foundation and our No Shave November program to associates and tailors have been the backbone. benefit the Memorial Sloan Kettering Foundation. We’ve In the spirit of thanks and giving, Garmany gives you also partnered with the Ray Catena Luxury Auto Group this holiday issue as a small token of our appreciation. to sell special edition Black Clover caps—100 percent of You’ll find some of the season’s best fashions by the the proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. most celebrated designers in the world: Check out Please stop by the store and pick one (or two) up for you or some of the men’s looks that include Kiton, Autumn a loved one!

Cashmere, Christian Louboutin and Gianvito Rossi And when you visit, be sure to ask for me and say hi. as well as the outfits styled for women highlighting I’d love to chat and personally say thank you for all your Jonathan Simkhai, Veronica Beard, Manolo Blahnik support. and Jimmy Choo. If you’re searching for the perfect Wishing you and yours a joyous holiday season! present to give (or receive), the gift guides for both

production Artist CHRIS FERRANTE Accounting KASIE CARLETON, URSZULA JANECZKO, STEVEN RESNICK PUBLISHED BY Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN President & CEO MARK DOWDEN Senior Vice Presidents RITA GUARNA, CARL OLSEN Vice Presidents LIZETTE CHIN, NIGEL EDELSHAIN, THOMAS FLANNERY, MARIA REGAN, STEVEN RESNICK, DIANE VOJCANIN GARMANY Magazine is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, in association with Garmany. Copyright © 2021 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, GARMANY, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656; telephone 201.782.5730; email rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com.

The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.

Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, GARMANY, 121 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701; telephone 732.576.8500.

Advertising Inquiries: Contact Jodi Bruker at jodi.bruker@wainscotmedia.com.

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Garmany and Ray Catena Luxury Auto Group are selling special edition Black Clover hats this holiday season. 100 percent of the proceeds will benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

Visit the store or call 732.576.8500.

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Gifts for Men Forget the gadgets and gear. What your guy really wants this season are pieces that are practical—and look great too!

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Sneakers by Christian Louboutin.

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Pom-pom beanies

by Eisbär.

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Gloves by Hestra.

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Wash bag and folio

by Paul Smith.

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Sneakers, from top, by Gianvito Rossi, Common Projects and Christian Louboutin.

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Leather wash bags by Christian Louboutin.

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Scarves by Paul Smith.

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Wallets and belt by Christian Louboutin.

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Zip-up sweaters by Brunello Cucinelli.

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Sweaters by Autumn Cashmere.

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Formal shoes by Christian Louboutin.

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Belts by Salvatore Ferragamo.

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Shoes, from top, by Scarpe Di Bianco, Gianvito Rossi and Santoni.

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Wallets by Paul Smith.

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Hoodies

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Make the season bright and enjoy all the festivities in a wellchosen outfit (or two) from Garmany.

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Jumpsuit by Jonathan Simkhai, jewelry by Sydney Evan.

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This page, sweater by Veronica Beard,●pants

by Moussy, boots by Manolo Blahnik.

Opposite page, coat by Gimo’s, sweater by Fedeli, pants by Monfrère, boots by Santoni, scarf by Autumn Cashmere.

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This page, coat by Dorothee Schumacher, dress by Alexis, shoes by Christian Louboutin.

Opposite page, cardigan by Harden, dress shirt by Tintoria Mattei, pants by Monfrère, boots by Gianvito Rossi.

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This page, dress by Jonathan Simkhai, shoes by Christian Louboutin. Opposite page, call store to inquire, 973.576.8500.

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This page, jacket, sweater, shirt and pants by NN07.

Opposite page, coat and dress by Iro, boots by Gianvito Rossi.

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This page, jacket by Santoro, shirt by Fedeli, pants by Monfrère. Opposite page, dress by Retrofête, shoes by Manolo Blahnik.

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This page, sweater and shirt

by Brochu Walker, pants by Veronica Beard. Opposite page, jacket, cardigan, pants and boots by Brunello Cucinelli, shirt by Eton.

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This page, sweater by Nili Lotan, jeans by AG, belt by Ferragamo, boots by Gianvito Rossi. Opposite page, puffer vest by Moorer, ●sweater by Fedeli, shirt by Tintoria Mattei, pants by Kiton.

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This page, dress by Retrofête. Opposite page, vest by Garmany, sweater

by Drumohr, pants by Marco Pescarolo.

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This page, jacket by Gimo’s, shirt by Autumn Cashmere, pants by Monfrère, shoes by Golden Goose. Opposite page, blouse by Jonathan Simkhai, sunglasses by Prada, earrings by Dripping in Gems.

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Gifts for Women Surprise the lady in your life this season with the perfect statement piece. Trust us, all of these are on her holiday wish list.

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Shoes by Manolo Blahnik, bag by Jimmy Choo.

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Puffer coat by Herno.

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Pom-pom beanies

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Puffer coat by Nicole Benisti.

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Boots and bag by Christian Louboutin.

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Belts by Ferragamo.

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Hat and fingerless gloves

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Puffer coat by Nicole Benisti.

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Croc tote and wristlet

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Pumps and loafers

by Jimmy Choo.

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Puffer jacket with fur trim

by Canada Goose.

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Aviator jacket by Nicole Benisti.

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Sneakers by Golden Goose.

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Pink crossbody bag by Christian Louboutin.

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Traveling this season? No need to abandon special traditions.

Let the warmth of the holidays flow throughout your home-awayfrom-home with subtle but festive touches in every room.

AWAY FOR THE HOLIDAYS

A holiday-decorating tradition need not pause when the family is miles away from home base.

Deck the halls of your space with understated yet festive embellishments. Simple décor like wreaths and ornaments as well as a jovial table setting can bring plenty of joy and good cheer. (And don’t forget Santa and Rudolph for a dash of whimsy.)

Here’s how to bring the holiday spirit with you.

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A tree adorned with simple yet elegant décor and a seasonal silver ball display on the coffee table exude holiday spirit. Those decorations team up with the fireplace and rustic décor of this living room to create an inviting vibe.

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This page, clockwise from top left: Forgo the traditional red-andgreen combo and experiment with an elegant green-and-gold color palette for tabletop pieces like cupcakes and tealights.

Instead of pine or poinsettia garland, consider wrapping banisters, rails and mantels with ivy. Decorative wreaths with multicolored florals are just as joyous as ones filled with red bows, pinecones and holly—and they can remain mounted on walls all year long. Opposite page: A welcoming dining table topped with holiday treats, burning candles and a large pot of coffee is an informal invitation for family and friends to get cozy.

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SEEING RED Your holiday party will be a hit when you keep glasses filled with these crimson-colored cocktails.

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The writers of “The 12 Days of Christmas” overlooked the gift of wine and spirits in their song—all the more reason why you should feature a signature cocktail at your next holiday get-together. Eggnog and mulled wine might bring feelings of warmth and comfort, but a drink in the colors of the season is certain to boost spirits for the festive occasion. Here are three easy-to-prepare drinks that will keep everyone rockin’ around the Christmas tree.

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HOLIDAY CHEER WASSAIL

CLASSIC MANHATTAN COCKTAIL

POMEGRANATE PROSECCO COCKTAIL

n 1 bottle (750 ml.) red wine n 3 cinnamon sticks n 2 lemon wheel slices n 4 whole cloves n 1 cup honey n 2 cups water

n 2 oz. rye whiskey n 1 oz. sweet vermouth n 2 dashes Angostura bitters n ice, for mixing n bourbon cherry, for garnish

n 1 oz. premium vodka n 4 oz. pomegranate juice n 1½ oz. prosecco or sparkling wine n ice n sprig of rosemary, for garnish

Chill a cocktail glass. In a mixing glass, combine the whiskey, vermouth and bitters. Add ice and stir. Strain into the chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the cherry.

Fill glass with ice and build the mixture in a glass.

Combine all the ingredients minus the wine in a large pot and heat until the honey is dissolved in the liquid. Add the wine and continue to heat, keeping the liquid below boiling. Serve the drink warm.

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A feast isn’t a feast without something deliciously sweet to finish it off. These desserts will ‘wow’ a crowd and conclude a perfectly yummy meal.

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PATRICIA’S CRÈME CARAMEL Serves 8

FOR THE CARAMEL: n 3 Tbs. water n 1¼ cups sugar FOR THE CUSTARD:

n 4 cups whole milk n 1 Madagascan or Tahitian vanilla

bean (or ½ tsp. ground vanilla bean)

n 6 eggs n ¼ cup superfine sugar

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the caramel by putting the water and sugar in a saucepan set over high heat. Swirl the pan occasionally until the sugar dissolves and then boil until the syrup turns a deep amber color. Pour immediately into a 9-inch porcelain soufflé dish and tilt the dish to coat the bottom and sides.

Immediately put the saucepan to soak in hot water—this will make it easier to clean. To prepare the custard, pour the milk into a saucepan. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the milk, adding the bean as well, or add the vanilla powder (if using). Bring to a boil, remove from the heat, cover and let infuse for several minutes before removing the bean.

Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl. Slowly pour in the hot milk, stirring slowly but continuously with the whisk to avoid creating froth.

If there is any, remove it with a skimmer. Pour the custard into the dish over the caramel and carefully lift it into a roasting pan. Pour in enough water to come halfway up the sides of the dish. Bake for 30 minutes, watching closely as the water should reach a gentle simmer without either the custard or the water coming to a boil. If this happens, lower the oven temperature to 325°F. Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven and lift the soufflé dish out of the pan. Let the crème caramel cool to room temperature, and then either turn it out into a serving dish or serve it directly from the soufflé dish. Dust with superfine sugar.

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ARTHUR’S CHOCOLATE GATEAU Serves 8

FOR THE CAKE: n 10 ½ oz. dark chocolate, 70 percent cacao n 3 Tbs. black coffee (or 1 tsp. instant coffee dissolved in 3 Tbs. boiling water) n 1¾ sticks salted butter, thinly sliced and softened n 5 eggs n 1 cup confectioners’ sugar, divided, plus extra for dredging FOR THE CRÉME ANGLAISE:

n 2 Madagascan or Tahitian vanilla

beans (or a few coffee beans, for coffee crème anglaise) n 14 egg yolks n 1¼ cups sugar

Remove a rack from the oven and preheat the oven to 300°F. Stand a 9½-inch nonstick shallow cake pan (preferably silicone) on the rack to make it easier to transfer to the oven when filled with cake batter. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl with the coffee and butter. Microwave on full power for 1 minute to melt the butter and partially melt the chocolate, making sure the mixture doesn’t boil.

There will still be some half-melted pieces of chocolate, so work it with a spatula until they melt and the chocolate is perfectly smooth. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate, coffee and butter together in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula until smooth.

Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one large bowl and the whites in another. Add ¾ cup of the confectioners’ sugar to the egg yolks and whisk with an electric beater until pale and foamy. Wash and dry the beaters, and then whip the whites with the remaining confectioners’ sugar until firm peaks form. Whisk the melted chocolate mixture into the egg yolks until smooth. Using a spatula, gradually fold in the whites until no streaks remain, taking care not to deflate them.

Pour the batter into the pan, slide the rack back into the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes until the cake is set but still soft in the center. If you have used a nonstick rather than a silicone pan, let the cake cool for 20 minutes before turning it out onto a serving plate. Let cool to room temperature. If you have used silicone, let the cake cool in the pan, and turn it out when ready to serve. The cake can be left at room temperature for several hours but do not refrigerate it. At the last minute, dust the cake with confectioners’ sugar and serve with Crème Anglaise.

To make the Crème Anglaise, put the milk in a large saucepan, slit the vanilla beans lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the milk, adding the beans as well (or add the coffee beans, if using). Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and cover. Let infuse for 15 minutes (15–30 minutes for the coffee beans) and then remove the beans.

Chill a large metal spoon in the refrigerator to test the custard. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick. Slowly drizzle in the infused milk, whisking constantly. Pour it back into the saucepan and stir constantly with a wooden spatula (making figure eight movements is less tedious), over low heat for 15–20 minutes, until the custard thickens and coats the spatula. It is important not to let the custard boil or the egg yolks will scramble.

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Remove it from the heat and stir for a few more minutes. Dip the chilled spoon into the custard to coat the back of it, draw a line down the center with your fingertip and if the line holds, the custard is ready. If not, cook for a few more minutes and test again but do this frequently as an undercooked custard will be too runny and an overcooked one will curdle. Pour into an attractive serving bowl or jug and press plastic wrap over the surface to prevent a skin forming. Let cool and chill for at least 2 hours.

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LITTLE COFFEE CUSTARDS Makes 12 5-oz. porcelain custard cups

n 3⅓cups whole milk n ¾ cup heavy cream n 4 Tbs. instant decaf coffee granules n 10 egg yolks n 1 cup sugar

Heat the milk and cream in a saucepan over low heat and stir in the instant coffee until dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the base of a baking dish large enough to hold the 12 custard cups with aluminum foil. In a mixing bowl (preferably with a spout), whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick. Gradually pour in the coffee-infused milk and cream, stirring gently with the whisk to avoid creating froth. Place the empty custard cups in the prepared baking dish and pour enough hot water into the dish to reach halfway up the sides of the cups. Slowly fill the custard cups to within ½ inch of the tops, trying not to create air bubbles as you do so. If there are any bubbles, burst them with the tip of a knife or remove them with a teaspoon, so the custards will be smooth and shiny on top when cooked. If you leave them, little craters will form on the surface, which isn’t very appetizing.

Cover the custard cups with a sheet of aluminum foil and cook for 40–45 minutes, checking occasionally to make sure the custards are not boiling. You’ll know they are ready when they are set but still have a slight wobble.

Remove the baking dish from the oven and, taking care not to burn yourself, lift out the custard cups and let cool to room temperature.

Once the custards are no longer warm, you can chill them in the refrigerator. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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All photos and recipes are reprinted with permission from Enjoy: Recipes for Memorable Gatherings by Perla Servan-Schreiber.

Photos by Nathalie Carnet. Flammarion 2020.

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