John Craig: Spring/Summer 2018

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John Craig SPRING / SUMMER 2018

SPRING FASHIONS

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STYLE

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CONTENTS spring/ summer 2018

FEATURES a practical performer | 36 With groundbreaking tech and 680 ponies under the hood, Ferrari’s GTC4Lusso is in a class of its own.

Out of india | 38 With lush rainforests, white-sand beaches and eye-popping coral reefs, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer a scenic retreat like no other.

what customers say | 68 Combined, these men have been shopping at our stores for almost five decades. Now they’re talking about their history with John Craig.

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These looks will have you springing into the season with style.

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ON THE COVER: Casey wears a sportcoat by Canali, shirt by Stenströms, tie by Eton, pocket square by Dion and trousers by Zanella.

DEPARTMENTS Memo | 6 Spring is in full bloom at John Craig!

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style smarts | 58 Packing? Here are some handy hints to fit everything in your carry-on.

grooming | 60

the techie | 16

Need a makeover?

These treatments are so quick, they’re the epitome of a “lunch-hour procedure.”

You may not need any of these high-tech toys, but you’ll certainly want them!

fitness | 62

The 411 on our new bespoke line...Robert Graham’s true colors...Dressing for a Derby party...and much more.

music | 18

Is your workout routine on the ropes?

Here’s a remedy.

The best cure for a fakenews hangover in this age of discontent: Spin some mindcleansing tracks from these up-and-coming artists.

Streamsong’s two quirky courses have been smashing the clichés about Florida golf. Now there are three places to tee off.

Ryan Reynolds may have finally settled down, but he’s still continuing a love affair Can-Am’s Maverick X3 Turbo with three women: his wife gobbles terrain— sandy, rocky, and two daughters. muddy or just plain rough.

the sporting life | 64

the leading man | 22

PURSUITS | 66

Essentials | 26 Full of vibrant shades and lively patterns, these wardrobe staples are anything but basic.

the perfect fit | 54 Discover the differences between bespoke and made-to-measure.

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gourmet | 72 Get ready—the exotic flavor of the Philippines is coming to a restaurant near you.

spirits | 74 Drink up—we’re serving a half-dozen top Japanese whiskies.

grape | 78 With these wine choices, the Mediterranean is but a sip away.

style pros | 80 We asked a few of John Craig’s experts some questions about style.

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Street navy and drab black It’s time to give a warm hanging in your closet. welcome to a lighter, It’s like pairing truffle oil brighter season of dressing! with fish tacos—they just The upcoming months don’t go together! As for the will bring a burst of bottoms, keep them light— social activities, including we love a sandy stone, ivory weddings, galas and linen or pale grey to pair especially those relaxing with those spring sportcoats.

Sunday brunches. John When it comes to dressing Craig wants to be there to for the casual events, we help put together all your have plenty to choose from. outfits for those special A fun trend we’re loving occasions—and make sure this spring is tropical prints. you look your best as you Yes, we said it—the tropical/ enjoy each and every one Hawaiian shirt is back. of them.

But not the one you’ve seen Just because the for decades—think more temperature is rising Adam Levine. A quick tip: doesn’t mean you need to These shirts must be worn dress more casual. We have tailored and with a trim plenty of sportcoats and sneak peek 5-pocket pant or the perfect-length short suits made of linen blends or the lightest(above your knee!). weight wools to keep you cool and looking Another one of our springtime favorites? dapper at the same time. As for color, let’s Our performance and golf attire from face it: The probability of your wardrobe Peter Millar, Johnnie-O and Southern being filled with shades of dark navy, Tide. Whether you’re wearing a skull-andsomber black and charcoal grey is pretty cross-bone print golf polo or a blue paisley high, so let us help you diversify the color performance short, we’ll make sure you’re scheme! Obviously, the aforementioned get the blues! p. 28 ready for that birdie! An added bonus: hues are staples in every man’s wardrobe, You’ll have no fear of twinning with your pals who but this season, may we suggest you try a floral print all bought the same logo polo from the golf shop. shirt (they come in all shapes and sizes!), a pop of At John Craig, we’re super-excited about the color in your spring sportcoat or a trimmer pant in upcoming season—and we know you will be too. brilliant blue.

Our commitment to bringing you the very best The pastel and bright shades of spring will no menswear in the industry is unwavering, and we doubt be a shining light in your wardrobe, but look forward to giving you the very best customer when pairing these items, the key is to pair well. service in all of Florida. So come in and let us help When you’re wearing a pale blue, bright green or you step it up a notch—we’ll be happy to see you.

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A TASTE OF FRANCE

As Audrey Hepburn said in 1954’s Sabrina, “Paris is always a good idea.”

Perhaps that’s why Vincenzo Betulia, executive chef and partner of Italian eatery Osteria Tulia in Naples, has opened a new restaurant—The French—and is promising it will pay homage to Parisian brasseries from the turn of the 19th century.

So far, Betulia’s vision is spot-on: The French’s décor is decidedly, well, French, featuring custom embossed tin ceilings, oversized antiqued mirrors, red leather banquettes, black and white patterned mosaic floors, and hand-painted murals. Outside is a romantic wonderland worthy of The City of Light: Amid marble tables and French bistro chairs is a lighted indigenous oak tree that serves at the spot’s focal point.

And then there’s the food. There are traditional French dishes like Coq Au Vin and Côte de Boeuf, of course, along with specialties like Tartare de Boeuf (hand-cut beef eye round, cornichons, egg yolk and market greens) and Seared Foie Gras (goose liver, brioche pain perdu and poached pears in a port wine reduction); an indoor/outdoor bar pours wine by the glass, liqueurs, beers and cocktails. And while you may have difficulty picking a dessert—we’re partial to the White Chocolate-Citrus Crème Brûlée—we have no doubt you’ll be certain of one thing: The French was a very good idea, indeed.

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JOHN CRAIG GUIDE TRUE COLORS

The folks at Robert Graham are fond of saying that their clothes are embedded with “knowledge, wisdom and truth,” but they may want to add “color” to the list.

Just take a look at the brand’s growing line: There are polos and tees boasting a rainbow of hues and a variety of patterns—just in time for spring—plus short-sleeve shirts blooming in florals.

As for pants, there are classic denim jeans, of course, but also trousers in spring-friendly shades.

And if you’re shopping for a sportcoat or vest, you’ll find refined patterns in a variety of hues, perfect for either the office or a night on the town.

Visit John Craig today, and get a glimpse of Robert Graham’s true colors.

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SPRING/SUMMER 2018 |

April showers bring May flowers, but they can also bring water spots and worse to your suede coats, shoes and accessories. How to keep your favorite suede items (like the Ferragamo shoe shown) looking sharp even when it rains? The best defense is a good offense, so get a waterproofing spray like Collonil’s Classic Waterstop and spray your suede items with several coats to protect them from water and dirt before you first wear them.

You’ll want to respray every four to six months, depending on what kind of climate you’re in and how much water they are exposed to.

What to do if you’ve been caught in the rain? The first step is to blot up as much moisture as you can, so dab gently with a microfiber towel, sponge, dry cloth or paper towels. Once it’s dry, go over the item lightly with a suede brush to get the nap of the suede back to its original look. If you don’t have a suede brush, a soft/medium bristle toothbrush or nail brush works too. For stubborn spots or scuffs, try a suede eraser—they’re often sold with a brush as part of a suede-care kit. Use it as you would a pencil eraser by rubbing it into the stain with moderate to firm pressure. Then brush again employing a suede brush to fluff the pile and restore the look of your garment. Don’t forget to then protect the item with a fresh coat of waterproofing spray before you wear your suede again.

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THE JOHN CRAIG GUIDE THE A–Z LIST

DEBONAIR FOR THE DERBY

Sartorially speaking, Super Bowl Sunday was a breeze.

When the Eagles defeated the Patriots in early February, every man’s wardrobe for the big game—whether they were in Minneapolis or cheering at home—was virtually the same: a team jersey and jeans. But what does one wear for that other, more fashion conscious sporting event—aka the Kentucky Derby?

If you’re at the May 5 race itself or celebrating at a Derby party, one fact remains: You’ll want a hat. Unlike the ladies, however, you needn’t find a showstopping chapeau— a fedora or straw boater will do. As for the rest of your outfit, gentlemen often opt for white linen trousers or chinos, a patterned button-down and a navy sportcoat. For a slightly stronger statement, a seersucker sportcoat will do the trick. And if you’re ready to dive head-first into a more modern Southern look, employ a splash of color (think pastel chinos in shades of pink, key lime, ocean or citron). You can also mix it up like some of the celebrities who attended the Derby in years past: Ashton Kutcher once wore a navy vest with a purple bowtie and tan hat, ’N Sync singer Joey Fatone wore a pink ginham suit and a black bowtie, and the late great Hugh Hefner (flanked by three Playmates) rocked a cream-colored suit and hat with a striped pink button-down and— because he could—no tie at all.

Looking to make a statement at this year’s Derby bash? Stop by John Craig for all your party-wear.

John Craig is proud to feature more than 60 designer brands! See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by one of our stores (there are six) for a shopping experience you’ll love.

FEEL-GOOD FASHION

“Feel good” is the mantra of Herford-based fashion label BRAX, and with its line of premium casual clothing, we guarantee you’ll be welcoming spring in the best of spirits.

The company started in 1888 with a men’s ready-to-wear shop in Berlin, but it was in 1950 that the BRAX brand was officially born. Its specialty: trousers. Today, BRAX is still known for pants—the Eurex line for men boasts trousers with details like hidden zip pockets, stretch fabrics and flexible waistbands.

But there’s much more on offer: The core Feel Good line features fabric blends perfect for the warmer weather (think lightweight shirts, jackets and sweaters). The Golf line has been helping athletes tee off for more than 25 years, while the Active line boasts high-tech materials that promise optimum performance.

Ready to feel good? Stop into John Craig and peruse the best of BRAX.

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Craig Delongy explains how to sail through life without giving offense.

I frequently see men wearing baseball caps while dining in restaurants. Is this really acceptable?

—Wondering in Winter Park Absolutely not! In fact, you’ve hit on the peeviest of my peeves. Under no circumstances should a man wear a hat at the table — ever! Well, okay, I can think of two exceptions: If the headgear has religious significance, then he may leave it on. And if the restaurant is a truck stop and the man is a trucker, I suppose I can look the other way.

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THE JOHN CRAIG GUIDE ANCHORS AWEIGH

Steven Spielberg sails on “The Seven Seas.” Nicole Kidman relaxes on “Hokulani.” Sean Combs lives large—real large—with “Maraya.”

When it comes to their yachts, Hollywood’s finest have spared no expense (Diddy’s is reportedly worth $65 million). But is the luxury only reserved for actors, movie makers and moguls? The answer, quite simply, is no.

Florida Yachts International (FYI) offers an array of options for those who want to sail in style (and experience a bit of Utopia): There are day charters that can provide an extravagant afternoon in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, complete with a gourmet chef, deckhands and stewardesses to cater to you and your guests. Full-on vacations offer yachting in the Caribbean, the Bahamas or even Europe. Furthermore, those planning a milestone event—like a wedding reception—may want to break out of the catering-hall mold and host it on the water because, frankly, nothing on Earth could be better. And, finally, if chartering just won’t do and you want to channel your inner Spielberg, you’re in luck: FYI also sells yachts. Utopia included.

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GET LINKED IN

There’s no easier way to express your personality and mood than with a pair of cufflinks. This small accessory—used to replace buttons on a French cuff dress shirt—will add some flair to your outfit and speak volumes about you. But as varied as they are in design, material and color, did you know there are many different types of cufflinks too? Read this definitive guide, and all you’ll need to worry about is deciding which pair to wear today.

Whale Back: These cufflinks feature a flat head, a straight post and a whale tail that flips flat against the post, allowing you to easily put it through the button hole before flipping it out again to secure.

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YOU DESIGN

With more than 60 of the highest quality clothing brands available at John Craig, the choices are practically endless. But what if you could create personal statement pieces or wardrobe staples? With John Craig Bespoke, our new made-to-measure line, your sartorial dreams can become a reality.

Here’s how it works: Come into John Craig, where our experts will talk to you about your clothing needs and discuss personal style. Then it’s time to talk fabric—yes, you choose it yourself. The options are endless and come from fine Italian and English mills.

You can select various customized options such as jacket linings, buttons, contrasting lapel thread, functioning button holes and even a customized embroidered saying under the collar—proving that every detail of your clothing stems from your very own vision. Of course, you’ll be measured by one of our well-trained clothing consultants, ensuring that your suit, sportcoat or trousers fit you like, well, a glove. From fitting to delivery, each element of the made-tomeasure experience is tailored to you at John Craig.

Customization is everything; it’s also a modest investment of time, and, if we may say so ourselves, an excellent deal. John Craig Bespoke is price-point driven, making it accessible to everyone.

There is one drawback, however: Once you’ve tried bespoke, you may never be able to go back to off-the-rack.

Bullet Back: This popular style features a narrow cylinder of metal that folds up to nest inside the frame of a hollow post. Once the cufflink is through the button hole, the metal bullet is flipped back out to secure.

Stud, Button or Fixed Backing: These links can consist of a large head, a straight post and a smaller interior backing, or they can have identical ends. They are very durable because they have no moving parts.

Chain Link: The two ends, usually identical, are connected by a short chain, resulting in a looser fastening than other styles.

Ball Return: These links usually feature a curved post and a small ball shape opposite the decorative head.

Silk Knot: Great for less formal occasions, this style can add a pop of color to your outfit and is less expensive than others.

Locking: This innovative type is based on a hinge and secured with a dual-locking system similar to a wristwatch.

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Gadgets & Gear These high-tech toys might not be a true necessity, but need-schmeed­— we want ’em!

GET A GOOD LOOK Are you still squinting to see what’s stirring in the distance? Feast your eyes on the Maven B3 binoculars, an incredible mid-range option for bird watchers, hunters and anyone who needs to zoom in on the action. The compact and lightweight body boasts elite optics that deliver superior low-light performance, razor sharp clarity and smooth focusing. Grab a set and see for yourself. $525.

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A THRILLING GRILLING EXPERIENCE You already use your phone to pay bills and fly drones, but are you using it yet to grill a steak? With the Traeger Timberline 850 pellet grill and its smartphone app, you can remotely monitor the temperature inside the airtight gasket and the internal temperature of the meat. It also features three-tier stainless steel grates that accomodate six pork butts, eight rib racks or nine whole chickens. $1,700.

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KILLER WORKOUT Not many float like a butterfly and sting like a bee these days, but you can sure try. The speed bag boxing kit from Killspencer Athletics lets fitness gurus and Rocky-wannabes hit like a champ while boosting hand-eye coordination.

The welded steel frame and swivel hold the premium black leather bag securely in place so it’ll never go down for the count. $1,245.

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THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE If you live a made-to-measure lifestyle, you’ll want to add the Alchemy Eros road bike to your collection. Each titanium and carbon frame is handmade in the U.S., and owners can customize frame shape, brake system and color, among other features—in true bespoke manner. As for the ride? It’s fast on flats, comfy on long journeys and overall silky smooth. $3,500.

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START YOUR DAY OFF RIGHT Ditch the single-serve coffee pods and overpriced chain brews: You deserve a morning jolt from Dutch Lab’s Steampunk AKMA 3000 coffee maker. The avant-garde, Korean design features a three-liter tank for water, three deposits for grounds and three glass jars to collect brewed coffee.

(That’ll keep you awake!) OK, so maybe at 3 feet tall it won’t fit on the kitchen counter—but you know it would look good! $5,200.

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OUT OF THIS WORLD At ease, James Bond fans—Bossa Sound’s Moonraker speaker system has nothing to do with the film series (though it’s perfect for a home theater). Despite its minimalist design, each speaker system delivers immense audio output (150 watts) and connects to wired and wireless equipment. Now that’s music to our ears! $2,400.

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HARMONIC DETOX

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Best cure for a fake-news hangover in this age of discontent: Spin some mind-cleansing tracks from these up-and-coming artists. By Mark Dowden

JULIEN BAKER

Proudly Southern, gay, Christian, post-punk, recovering from addiction and just months out of her teens, Julien Baker embraces what to some would seem contradictory strands of identity.

Her songs are raw and intimate, giving the listener the sense, as writer Rachel Syme put it, of “eavesdropping on someone else’s prayers.” Concerned with themes of brokenness and redemption, Baker’s lyrics are fresh and honest.

This latter-day pilgrim also happens to be highly listenable.

The album: Turn Out the Lights Go-to song: “Appointments” Deeper dives: “Sour Breath.” Also check out “Blacktop” from Baker’s first album, Sprained Ankle.

SLOWDIVE

Their hiatus may not set a record, but close: Slowdive, an English “shoegaze” band, went 22 years between recording sessions. The reunited band’s self-titled album, released last spring, shows the benefits of aging—or maybe just the benefits of creating art outside the “The Scene That Celebrates Itself,” which the music press turned into a pressure cooker. On the new Slowdive, you’ll find meticulous songwriting and musicianship combined to produce a beautifully textured collection of tunes.

The album: Slowdive Go-to song: “Sugar for the Pill” Deeper dives: “Slowmo” from the new album, “Celia’s Dream” from Just for a Day

ROSTAM As the musical leader and producer of Vampire Weekend, Rostam Batmanglij employed hand drums, harpsichord and strings to create a cheery, distinctive, genre-blurring sound. As the solo act Rostam (preferring to be mononymous), he brings the same signature techniques to his debut album, Half-Light. Rostam’s vocal style—somewhat hushed and often near-mumbling—is decidedly un-Vampire, but it’s pleasing and well-suited to his lyrics, which paint soft images of past memories.

The album: Half-Light Go-to song: “Bike Song” Deeper dives: The short, haunting “I Will See You Again.” Also sample “In a Blackout” from Rostam’s collaborative album with Hamilton Leithauser.

MOSES SUMNEY

The title Aromanticism, or the inability to experience romantic love, telegraphs this album’s bleak lyrical point of view. But singersongwriter Moses Sumney’s mood isn’t one of despair. In the solitary life, he seems to find both comfort and challenge. And so he wraps his blues in a package that sounds downright romantic, compact of dreamy harmonies, warm strings and Sumney’s own emotive, falsetto crooning. The songs may pack a series of existential bummers, but they also have the power of sonic seduction.

The album: Aromanticism Go-to song: “Self-Help Tape” Deeper dives: “Plastic” and “San Fran,” both from the EP Mid-City Island

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PLAYLIST RULE #1: DO NOT BE BORING

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There are two kinds of playlists—the kind that make an unobtrusive background soundtrack (meh) and the kind that keep you on your toes, reaching to adjust the volume with each new song. This is the latter kind, with recordings that span seven decades and cover genres from R&B to trip-hop.

“Jenny of the Roses” by Hiss Golden Messenger “Little Sally Walker” by The Rivingtons “Let Me Go” by Cake “Roadless” by Frightened Rabbit “I Must Be in a Good Place Now” by Bobby Charles “Witness” by Benjamin Booker “Foggy Day” by Beegie Adair

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“Barefoot Desert” by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard “I Must Be in a Good Place Now” by Bobby Charles “Salt Pork, West Virginia” by Louis Jordan “Lebanese Blonde” by Thievery Corporation “Sunshine Superman” by Donovan “Girlfriend” by Matthew Sweet

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THE LEADING MAN

Ladies’ Man Ryan Reynolds may have finally settled down, but he’s still continuing a love affair with three women: his (very famous) spouse and their two daughters. By Lance Debler

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son, who acquires a superhuman healing factor that enables him to survive unfortunate events like decapitation—in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. The role brought him a new level of fame: People magazine named him one of its Sexiest Men Alive twice before bestowing the top honor upon him in 2010, and fashion bloggers began obsessing over his dressed-up-yet-laid-back sense of style. For the Origins premiere, he ditched the jacket of his black three-piece suit and cut a breezy figure, the sleeves rolled up on his button-down shirt. It’s a relaxed look that has stayed on constant display: In 2016, when that X-Men role finally turned into what’s sure to be his franchise goldmine with the release of the official Deadpool film, he showed up in a camelcolored suit, no belt and enough “dapper” to drench the red carpet.

By then, of course, he’d met and married Lively and spawned the aforementioned two daughters, James, now 4, and Ines, 2. So will Reynolds begin embracing his dad status and lay back even more? Could be.

While promoting Deadpool in London, he hit the press trail with mostly grey hair, a matching salt-and-pepper beard and a pair of thick-rimmed black glasses. Of course, no one seemed to mind his mature new look: Courtesy of style watchers, Twitter users and just about everyone else on Earth, Ryan Reynolds was officially proclaimed Hollywood’s newest silver fox.

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ith a wife and two young daughters at home, you might assume that Ryan Reynolds is ready to build an impassable man cave and retreat to it frequently.

But you’d be wrong.

“I’m just fine being surrounded by estrogen,” the 41-year-old (and better half of actress/lifestyle maven Blake Lively) once told an interviewer. “I grew up in a house full of testosterone. I’m the youngest of four boys, and my dad was a cop—and that’s intense. For whatever reason, I always got along great with girls.”

No kidding. Before he settled into domestic bliss with Lively—they exchanged vows at a South Carolina plantation in 2012—he romanced several wellknown women. One of his most serious (but often forgotten-by-the-masses) relationships: a three-year union with angst-ridden rocker Alanis Morissette, to whom he was even engaged. Those looking for insight on the split need look only as far as Morissette’s 2008 Flavors of Entanglement album; she’s said it was inspired by the pain of the breakup, with the song “Torch” specifically based on Reynolds. The Canadian-born actor, meanwhile, rebounded quickly: He soon began dating Hollywood goddess Scarlett Johansson (the two were wed by 2008, with a divorce following three years later).

Professionally, his career soared. In 2009, he first appeared as Deadpool—aka mild-mannered Wade Wil-

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Full of vibrant shades and lively patterns, these wardrobe staples are anything but basic. Photos by Revelo Studios

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Clockwise, from top left: hat by Bailey, pocket square by Dion, sportcoat by Samuelsohn with sunglasses by Persol, shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, 5-pocket pants by Zanella, ostrich leg belt by W.Kleinberg, shirt by Stenstrรถms.

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Clockwise, from top left: sportcoat by Canali, trousers by Zanella, pocket square by Stenstrรถms, grey ostrich leg wallet and blue crocodile belt by W. Kleinberg, socks by Per Pedes, shirt by Stone Rose, shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo.

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From left: monkey short sleeve shirt by Stone Rose, butterfly and fish shirts by Sand, pineapple shirt by Michael’s, Hawaiian shirt by Eton, buoys shirt by Michael’s.

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A PRACTICAL PERFORMER

With groundbreaking tech and 680 ponies under the hood, Ferrari’s GTC4Lusso is in a class of its own. And there’s seating for the entire family!

Don’t let the spacious trunk and wagon-like silhouette fool you, this is every bit a Ferrari as Magnum P.I.’s 308 GTS—and it might be better! The legendary Italian luxury sports car maker has revamped its old FF model and renamed it the GTC4Lusso (one word, Ferrari says). Casual drivers will love the trunk space and seating for four. But enthusiasts will appreciate the power, falling for the 680-horsepower V12 engine and all-wheel drive/four-wheel steering combo—a first in the gran turismo class. Undoubtedly, this is a Ferrari!

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A front-mounted 6.2liter V12 engine cranks out 680 horsepower at 8,000 rpm. (That’s a big roar!) All that muscle catapults the Lusso from 0–62 mph in 3.4 seconds; it has a reported top speed of 207 mph. Catch your breath before you read on.

The big coupe obeys every steering command thanks to 20-inch front and rear wheels. The 117.7-inch wheel base, wide like other sports sedans, provides extra stability.

A sports coupe for the snow? Not only does the Lusso feature a rugged AWD system, but its four-wheel steering (when needed, the front and rear wheels will steer into a turn) gives it top-notch handling and control.

From sculpted sides and chiseled crease lines to aggressive angles, styling on the Lusso—which translates to “luxury”— earns higher marks than its predecessor, the Ferrari FF.

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A 10.3-inch touchscreen is mission control of the infotainment system.

Together with the knob-and-button interface, the audio, phone and ventilation systems are intuitive and easy to navigate.

Like Formula 1 racers, Lusso drivers can control the car without taking their hands off the wheel. Controls for ignition, headlights, turn signals and windshield wipers are mounted on the front of the steering wheel.

Rotary switches for the audio system are built into the back of the wheel spokes.

The Lusso’s two rear seats aren’t just for looks—two people can fit snuggly in the back.

It’s unlikely that a pro basketball player can squeeze in (this is a sports coupe, after all) but this car has 16 millimeters more legroom than its predecessor.

The company’s trademark twin rear lights broaden the horizontal lines of the rear profile. Tailpipes remind those who follow behind the car of its raw power.

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With an AWD drivetrain and ground clearance higher than any other sports car, driving in everyday conditions (including nasty potholes) is a breeze.

Unlike many luxury sports coupes, the Lusso provides ample trunk space. Pop the hatchback and stow your groceries, luggage or even a couple of golf bags. Going skiing?

Fold down the 50/50 split rear seats to fit all your gear.

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Ferrari’s prancing horse emblem is mounted front and center on the large single grille, which provides all the necessary air intake to cool the mighty V12 beneath the hood.

Double pane glass is used throughout the vehicle, including an optional panoramic moonroof, giving riders a sweeping view of the surroundings. Though noise is an expected quality of Ferraris, the glass, coupled with an improved exhaust system and extra soundmuffling fiberglass, keeps the cabin quiet.

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With lush rainforests, white-sand beaches and eye-popping coral reefs, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer a scenic retreat like no other. By Nancy Mattia

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This page, clockwise from top left: The on islands that are off-limits to tourists. f your bucket list includes vacationing on a remote island private villa at Jalakara, a boutique hotel, As for the isles you can visit, be forewarned: It takes where the water is blue and clear and the white sand is built into the hill and outfitted with a double hammock for resting or just time, patience and more time to reach them. To get sparkles like tiny diamonds, then pack lots of sunscreen gazing. The infinity pool at Jalakara is to Havelock Island, for example, you typically fly into and head to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a far-flung lined with Italian mosaic tiles and Indian granite; a French filtration system keeps New Delhi or Mumbai (14 hours nonstop from, for archipelago off the coast of India. the water clean, hygienic—and chilled.

Sunsets like this that brilliantly color the example, Newark Liberty International Airport), take Considered one of the most gorgeous out-of-the-way sky are as mesmerizing as they are comanother flight to Andaman and Nicobar’s capital city, destinations in the world, this group of small islands mon on Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Grilled tiger prawns from local waters Port Blair (four hours), then get a boat ride (90 minutes admittedly doesn’t have the trendiness of St. Barts or the make a healthy and delicious dinner. by speed catamaran or two-and-a-half hours by ferry). glamour of Fiji. But think a minute: Isn’t that an addiOpposite: Take a stroll on the bottom of the Andaman Sea for a glimpse of colorful You will be amply rewarded. tional advantage? marine life, such as the striped IndoPacific sergeant.

Scuba-diving is big on Havelock, especially from The UN doesn’t keep jaw-dropping statistics, but a first January to May, when the waters are calmest and the surface conditions glimpse of the stunning beaches here surely sets a high international mark best. Want to try something more laid-back? Go snorkeling in the sea for facial muscles gone slack. On 44-square-mile Havelock, one of the biggest and prettiest islands on the archipelago and the place you’ll likely spend around the Island, and you’ll get a close-up view of the colorful life that lies beneath, such as turtles, sharks and rays. There’s also an activity the most time (Nicobar is still recovering from the 2004 tsunami), you’ll see at Elephant Beach called Sea Walk that the whole family (ages seven some of nature’s finest work, including lush rainforests and exotic flora and and up) can enjoy together. It involves strolling on the bottom of the fauna. If you want to delve deeper, literally, into this wonderland, there are excellent snorkeling and scuba-diving opportunities to satisfy that urge. And Andaman Sea and getting a close-up view of fauna, coral and tropical fish; a specially designed helmet allows you to simultaneously breathe yes, it’s just as gorgeous under the sea as above it. and see the fascinating sights around you.

Calling the Andaman and Nicobar Islands “remote” is no exaggeration: Ever thought you’d go to jail on vacation? On these islands, it’s the thing These beauties are tucked between the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, to do when you need a break from paradise. Ross Island is as famous for its with India to the west and Myanmar to the north and east. Though they breathtaking beauty and scenic views as it is for its ruins of a penal colony comprise almost 600 isles, only 36 are inhabited and just 17 are accessible to established in 1858 and active during the British occupation of India. But tourists. Jacques Cousteau, the legendary undersea adventurer, was so taken before those infamous days, Ross Island had an opulent life as a colonial with this area that he filmed a documentary here in 1991 called Andaman: base for the British military. Walk around the area today and see remnants of Invisible Islands. He studied not only the spectacular sea life but also the happier times, such as a bakery, a church, tennis courts, a swimming pool, mysterious tribal people who still live a Stone Age life (not just no Netflix; a bazaar, gardens and a ballroom. And while you’re doing the history thing, no running water either). They reside in the dense jungles and rainforests

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This page, clockwise from left: The or TV but do suggest guests “log on” to the beautiful visit the so-called cellular jail, a popular national meFestival of Panguni Uthiram is a colorful tropical surroundings, go swimming in the on-site pool morial monument in Port Blair where political prisoners annual event in Port Blair that celebrates the importance of relationships to Hindu or get a massage at the spa. Though remote, it’s close were incarcerated back in the early 20th century. followers. A scuba diver swims around a enough to go snorkeling at Elephant or Turtle Beach, Until recently, Andaman was the proud home of colorful coral reef deep down on the ocean floor; the Andaman and Nicobar Islands take in the pretty scenery at Radhanagar Beach, or hike Rajan, an elephant who famously swam in the gentle are renowned for their scuba-diving sites, considered some of the best in India. through the jungle, kayak or birdwatch. Since the British waters around the islands and became a YouTube star.

Visitors enjoy navigating the tranquil owner, Marko Hill, is also a chef, there’s no doubting the How did he get there? Back in 1883, elephants were waters around the islands in small boats.

Opposite: Rajan, the last of the swimming food—it’s fabulous. Seafood such as spiny lobster with brought to the islands to help with timber extracelephants, frolics in the Bay of Bengal a tasty nimbu hollandaise and sugar-cured tiger prawns tion for the burgeoning logging industry. Swimming, alongside a snorkeler; the three-and-a-half ton animal became a beloved tourist attops the daily dinner menu, and fruits and vegetables which elephants excel at, was the most efficient way for traction before his death in 2016. grown locally are used in dishes like the signature “threethe animals to go from island to island. But in 2000, way” papaya and coconut curry. logging was banned on Andaman, making the elephants obsolete. Most Though it hasn’t opened yet, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa on Radhanwere shipped back to the mainland but a few, like Rajan, remained. Sadly, agar Beach plans to make future travelers’ dreams come true. Spread out though, in 2016, he passed away at age 66—but his legacy and those of the over 30 acres, the resort has 75 villas whose design was inspired by an other waterborne Babars remain a part of the islands’ history. indigenous tribe’s real-life huts, but they’re filled with luxury amenities— Where to stay in this magical world? With scenery so mesmerizing, this isn’t a camping trip, after all. By day, go for a scenic kayak ride; at night booking accommodations in a ramshackle hut would be a downer. Fortueat by candlelight at one of the resort’s fine dining establishments. Make nately, there’s Jalakara, an intimate boutique hotel on Havelock Island with time at the Taj’s holistic spa, where offerings include a detoxification called just six rooms and suites and a private villa, including the “Sky Room,” a Abhisheka; it starts with a body cleansing using the Holy Ganges water and teak pavilion with glass-paneled walls that’s accessed via a private staircase. is followed by a signature massage. Just ask the resort’s butlers what’s on ofWith an outdoor balcony overlooking the main villa lily pond and an en fer—they’re at your beck and call to make your getaway something special. suite bathroom with views of the jungle, even your moments spent inside When you arrive home after vacationing on the Andaman and Nicobar will give you an up-close and personal visit with Mother Nature. Like Islands, it may be difficult to make the transition back to the real world of everything about the Andaman and Nicobar islands, Jalakara is distant, set crowds, noise and daily duties. But, fully renewed and rejuvenated, you high in the jungle and backing a rainforest. The property’s owners make a won’t regret your time in this faraway paradise. serious attempt at creating a relaxing environment—they don’t offer Wi-Fi

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all decked out Whether you’re enjoying a day on the water or headed for a night on the town, these looks will have you springing into the season with style.

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Photography by Greg Hinsdale Photographed on location on a boat courtesy of Florida Yachts International

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This page: shirt by Stenstrรถms, 5-pocket pants by Peter Millar, sportcoat by LBM1911. Opposite page: sportcoat by Jack Victor, shirt by Stone Rose, pocket square by Robert Talbott, trousers by Zanella, crocodile belt by Martin Dingman.

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This page: sweater, shirt and shorts by Peter Millar; sunglasses by Persol. Opposite page: sportcoat by Canali, shirt by Eton, pocket square by Stenstrรถms, trousers by Sartore.

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This page: seersucker shirt by Eton, swimtrunks by Michael’s. Opposite page: sportcoat by LBM1911, shirt and pocket square by Stenströms, jeans by Citizens of Humanity, shoes by Stubbs & Wootton.

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LIMITLESS OPTIONS The client can select any detail—subdued or extravagant, simple or complex— that he desires.

(Color-accented buttonholes, anyone?)

HAND CUT AND SEWN A tailor uses measurements to prepare fabrics for suit assembly.

FABRICS Bespoke shops have a library of fabrics, usually scores of them from a selection of more than 10 mills.

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LIST OF OPTIONS Clients pick from a checklist of choices— for instance, number of jacket buttons, pocket style, vent options, pant pleats and cuffs.

MACHINE CUT AND SEWN Fabric is prepared in a factory, though some work is done by hand.

FABRICS Most shops offer a curated selection of fabrics from one to two mills. Using fewer mills guarantees price point and quality.

MEASUREMENTS There are fewer measurements taken than bespoke.

Sales associates or made-to-measure specialists obtain numbers, then send them to a factory.

PATTERN These are based on standard suit sizes.

The tailor or house cutter will modify standard patterns based on body shapes, such as shoulder width and jacket length.

PATTERN A new pattern is created for each gent. Because standard or base patterns are not used, the design is truly based on the customer’s body.

MEASUREMENTS The tailor will take as many measurements as needed for a perfect fit.

Often numbers are recorded at the client’s home or office.

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TURNAROUND TIME From two to six months.

PRODUCTION TIME Tailors can spend between 50 to 100 hours on one suit.

ALTERATIONS Extra material is hidden inside the suit to allow for extensive alterations.

FITTINGS A bespoke suit requires several fittings. Tailoring takes place in stages, so clients can expect multiple fittings throughout the production.

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PRICE Starting at $1,000

TURNAROUND TIME From six weeks to two months.

PRODUCTION TIME Factory workers and tailors usually need 10 to 20 hours to complete a garment.

ALTERATIONS Adjustments and tailoring can be done, but the options are limited when compared with bespoke.

FITTINGS These are limited.

Clients may be called in for a fitting once during the production and for a final fitting after completion.

STITCH TENSION Stitch tension is uniform throughout the entire garment.

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PACK LIKE A PRO Another trip, another bag to fill. Here are some handy hints to get what you need in your carry-on.

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There are some travel tricks that might never be solved, from getting around long security lines at the airport to avoiding baggage check-in fees.

But a trip with less stress is indeed possible, and it begins when you’re packing at home—because whether you’re away for business or pleasure, you don’t want to get stuck ironing a dress shirt in the hotel room or discovering that you need another pair of trousers.

How do you avoid those conundrums? With careful and thoughtful packing, you can fit everything you need into your suitcase without overstuffing it.

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SMART CHOICES

Start with a great bag, then think about what you’ll actually use. Are you going to meetings all day and dinners at night? What will the weather be like?

Sort out the outfits that you’ll be wearing each day, choosing pieces that can be mixed and matched in case plans (or moods) change. Another just in case: Add an extra pair of socks and underwear.

Now comes the fun: maneuvering and fitting your pieces into the bag. Shoes go first, taking their

proper place at the bottom of the bag. The heaviest items should go above the wheels, if your suitcase has them; otherwise, they should be next to the hinge that attaches the lid. And use those Ferragamo shoes to maximize space—before slipping footwear into their protective shoe bags, fill them with small things like socks, belts, ties and jewelry.

WHAT’S YOUR METHOD?

Of the three most popular clothes-packing methods—rolling, folding or bundling—none is the hands-down best option. Regardless of which you choose, each has its pros and cons.

Tightly rolled clothing is the best way to maximize your suitcase’s real estate, and it works best for items like T-shirts, shorts, pajamas and sweats as well as those made of synthetic fabrics such as nylon. But alas, rolling can create unwanted creases in some of your garments. So if you’re packing a couple of Eton dress shirts or Incotex pants, consider folding them along the creases they’re supposed to have. Folding is also the easiest and most familiar method but not necessarily the most space efficient, as it might leave

gaps between clothing stacks. That brings us to bundling—which is the strategic folding, almost origami-like, of all your garments into one package. The trick is to put pieces that wrinkle easiest on the outer layer and those you don’t mind being crumpled on the inside. For example, lay a jacket flat face down and arms extended, then place dress shirts and trousers flat on top of it. Finish the pile with sweaters, T-shirts and a core item in the middle such as a toiletry bag. Now the fun: Work backward tightly folding each item around the core until you have, ta-da, a completed bundle. If you’re a bundling rookie, you’ll likely need some time and practice before mastering this method.

STASH THE SPORTCOAT

There is a way to effectively pack a sportcoat in a carry-on. Fold the sportcoat in half, shoulder to shoulder, then turn one shoulder inside out over the other so the lining is facing outward. For a suit, place the folded jacket in the middle of the outstretched pants and fold trousers around it.

Voila­—you’re ready to go!

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Unhappy with the mug you saw in the mirror this morning? These treatments are so quick, they’re the epitome of a “lunch-hour procedure” — and they’ll easily help you love the way you look.

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by Match.com, 71% of women said that when it comes to a potential date, the first thing they look at is his teeth. If that isn’t reason enough to polish your grill, here’s one more: It’s easy. Your dentist can provide an in-office laser treatment and lighten your teeth anywhere from six to 12 shades in just one visit, which will take about 30 minutes. You can also try an at-home whitening treatment— Crest, for one, has six options in its 3D White line, including the Luxe Professional Effects kit that promises to remove 14 years of stains. Meanwhile, Go Smile offers an alternative to strips: Its Super White Snap Packs contain capsules of whitening formula that are applied in the morning and at night before bed for seven days.

If you’re feeling extra DIY, try brushing with the contents of an activated charcoal capsule: Just as the substance absorbs impurities in your gut, it can also draw stains right off your teeth.

First, the bad news: That double chin you’re getting may be genetic, and any extra time in the gym won’t help. The good news: You can get rid of it with CoolSculpting. The procedure is modern technology’s update on liposuction, offering a non-invasive way to remove fat deposits (see ya, scars!) in a session that typically lasts from 35 to 60 minutes. So how does it work?

A precisely controlled cooling treatment actually freezes—and kills—fat cells; in the following weeks, your body will naturally process and eliminate them. You may feel mild pinching, tugging, stinging and aching during the treatment, but those sensations will decrease as the area becomes numb. Afterward, you might experience temporary redness, swelling or bruising and a sensation of fullness in the back of your throat, but those side effects should disappear in a few days. Many patients see dramatic results between one and three months after a session; some see an improvement after just a few weeks.

You may have gotten away with au natural eyebrows so far, but men in their late 20s and 30s often develop a new (and decidedly different) hair growth pattern that can result in a messy look or, worse, the dreaded uni-brow. Fortunately, there’s a solution (and it doesn’t have to do with wax, because we all remember that scene in The 40-Year-Old Virgin). Threading is an ancient Indian hair removal that uses—you guessed it—a thread to pull along hair in a twisting motion; that, in turn, traps the hair in a mini-lasso and lifts it right out. The method is ridiculously precise, and because hair is removed straight from the follicle, it won’t come back for about six weeks. Even better: The entire procedure can take as little as two minutes.

Oh, and if you’re like Andy (aka that infamous onscreen virgin) and want to rid your chest of its fur, don’t think you’ve found a new way to avoid a wax job: Threading is generally done only on the face.

Already seeing a few lines?

Consider microdermabrasion, a non-invasive, non-chemical remedy that uses a spray of microcrystals to remove the superficial layer of dead skin cells on your face and stimulate the production of new skin cells that come with higher levels of collagen and elastin (the stuff that lets skin stretch and bounce back). The results: the debut of your younger, healthier-looking face. Microdermabrasion can improve a number of other skin conditions too, including light acne scars, clogged pores and rosacea. The procedure is pretty painless and, best of all, it takes about 30 minutes and will only leave your face with a healthy pink flush afterward—so you can head back to the office with no one the wiser.

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FITNESS

roped in Is your workout routine on the ropes? Here’s a “badass” remedy.

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f spring fever has you battling a case of workout boredom—or waging war on waistline expansion—battle ropes could be your answer. The practice of waving, thrashing and slamming thick ropes provides a fast, high-intensity workout with a big payoff.

“Battle ropes are a great alternative for upper body training,” says Rob Sulaver, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and the founder of Bandana Training in New York City. “That’s why boxers and martial arts experts love them.”

Football players are also drawn to the workout, says Franklin Antoian, founder of the top-ranked online personal training website iBodyFit. “It builds the skills they need—quickness, agility, power, speed and strength—in short bursts,” he says.

Amateur athletes are drawn to battle ropes for the hard-core aspect they add to a workout. The concept was developed by John Brookfield, a renowned fitness expert who holds a number of world strength records (including one for bending 520 penny nails in about 90 minutes). Despite this fearsome lineage, battle ropes are an accessible workout. “It’s like learning to jump rope or ride a bicycle,” Antoian says. “It looks really challenging, and in the beginning it is—but you quickly get the hang of it. It’s great for both men and women, and you can do it no matter what fitness level you’re at.”

The ropes are generally 30, 40 or 50 feet long and from 1.5 to 2 inches wide. They weigh between 25 and 50 pounds and can be made of polyester, rubber or even plain old hemp. The most common move—and the one you can find on numerous YouTube videos—is The Wave, in which two equal lengths of rope, secured by an “anchor” (such as a heavy piece of equipment), are made to undulate in ocean-like swells. This lends a play-like, graceful aspect to a super-challenging workout. The demands on muscles, as well as the intense cardio exertion, can make a 20-second interval feel endless. Studies have shown that a battle ropes workout burns as many as 112 calories in 10 minutes.

There are technique variations within the Wave category— Tsunami, SideWinder and Rainbows, to name a few. But rope exercises can also consist of pulling, slamming or twisting, often while the user simultaneously does lunges, squats or even jumping jacks. “Battle ropes movements aren’t limited to a single plane of motion—they’re three-dimensional, and you can easily flow from one exercise to the other,” says Sulaver. “That lends itself to a lot of variety, and athletes find that interesting and fun.”

Battle ropes newbies should combine 20- to 25-second work intervals with 20-second rest intervals, according to the American Council on Exercise; more experienced or highly conditioned individuals can use 30- or 35-second work intervals and 15-second rest intervals. In either case, a typical battle ropes workout should last no more than 15 to 20 minutes.

While battle ropes are becoming increasingly available at gyms—many locations in national chains like Crunch and Equinox offer them—they also work well at home. “When I design a home gym for a client, battle ropes are always on the list because there are so many exercises you can do with them,“ Sulaver says.

“They’re relatively inexpensive, and when you’re done you can put them away and they don’t take up a lot of space.” Battle ropes are also a good option for workouts in the backyard, where they can be anchored by a small tree or sturdy deck support, Antoian reports.

“People who want a badass feel to their workouts tend to go for battle ropes,” Sulaver says. “Plus, the exercises look really cool. They give you great pictures to post on Instagram.”

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THE SPORTING LIFE

thrice as nice

Streamsong’s two quirky courses have been smashing the clichés about Florida golf. Now there are three. By Josh Sens

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n a lush swath of central Florida, at a triangle point between Tampa and Orlando, the flat terrain begins to wrinkle like a rumpled bedsheet. The air is warm, but a breeze is blowing as white-sand dunes rise into view. In the near distance, down a sleepy turnoff south of the city of Lakeland, a modern wood-stone-and-glass clubhouse stands lonely sentinel, its windows glinting in the daylight. Behind it stretch green fingerlings of fairway, bent and knuckled, fringed by knobby mounds and native grasses.

Welcome to Streamsong, a slice of Scotland in the Sunshine State.

From the day it opened in 2014, this upscale resort has upended preconceptions about Florida golf. While the stereotype features geezers riding golf carts on cookie-cutter courses carved through gated subdivisions, Streamsong offers something wild and otherworldly. Its location alone sets it apart—on a former phosphate mine, far removed from any residential sprawl. Here, there are no houses. But the land itself has plenty of life, marked by shaggy hillocks and sandy gouges, with elevation changes that are hard to come by elsewhere in the state.

At its inauguration, Streamsong cut the ribbon on two courses, the Blue and the Red, designed, respectively, by Tom Doak and the duo of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw. If you’re looking to name-drop in golf architecture circles, the names don’t

get much bigger than those three.

True to their reputation as rugged minimalists, Doak and Coore/Crenshaw crafted layouts that required little earth-moving. On both the Red and Blue, the holes buck and roll with the dips and rises that phosphate mining left behind, their imprint lying gently on the land.

Before you could yell “Fore!” Streamsong gained acclaim as a pleasure ground for purists, celebrated for its throwback style of golf.

Unlike many Florida layouts, which require blunt-edged aerial assaults, the Red and Blue encourage creative play. You can launch high shots. But you can also bound your ball along the firm, wide fairways, making use of the quirky humps and hollows. Though the two tracks are a long way from identical—the Blue has larger greens; the Red has tighter tee shots, among other distinctions— both are shaped by a similar aesthetic.

They are reminiscent of British links, except that they are nowhere near the sea.

Although walking isn’t mandatory, it’s highly recommended, just as it is throughout the British Isles, where the philosophy holds that a caddie beats a golf cart any day.

“As public-access, two-course complexes go, there’s none better in the United States,” raved Joe Passov, Golf magazine’s chief architecture critic, after seeing the property for the first time.

That assessment was correct but it needs

updating: Today there aren’t two courses at Streamsong, but three.

Last fall, the already sprawling resort expanded further with the opening of Streamsong Black. Designed by Gil Hanse, another noted architect, whose heralded course credits include Castle Stuart in Scotland and the 2016 Olympic Course in Rio de Janeiro, the Black is a kindred spirit of the Red and Blue—with magnified features.

Located a mile southeast of its two siblings, it spreads across a larger footprint. It has broad-shouldered fairways, cavernous sand traps and dunes that loom like scale-model Himalayas. It’s a course that calls for power but also precision, as evidenced by the holes such as the short par-four 14th, with a green that’s reachable from the tee—if you can laser your drive along the proper line.

As a complement to its time-capsule golf, Streamsong rolls out refined accommodations, its lodge honeycombed with 216 custom-designed guest rooms and suites.

There are four casual and fine dining restaurants. There’s a full-service spa. There’s a convention center’s worth of conference rooms and meeting space.

Inside, you’re coddled by contemporary comforts, just as you would be in a luxury hotel in Tampa or Orlando. Outside, though, the mood is different. Step onto the first tee and click your spikes. You get a funny feeling you’re not in Florida anymore.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: The Blue course features multiple elevation changes, fairways navigating wild grasses and deep-water ponds; the Red course boasts decadesold sand dunes, lakes and natural bunkers; the resort’s Lodge has a quiet loft/lounge area, along with a grotto-style, full-service spa and a fitness center; the Black course is known for its sand ridges akin to the Sand Belt Region of Melbourne, Australia; the Red course was designed by the team of Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw; guestrooms have floorto-ceiling glass with custom louvers, with many offering stunning water views.

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PURSUITS

Do The Dunes!

Can-Am’s Maverick X3 Turbo makes it look easy as it gobbles terrain— sandy, rocky, muddy or just plain rough. By Timothy Kelley

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alk about your misleading monikers. Maverick is a gambler’s name, but here’s a sure thing. With the Maverick X3, Can-Am—the allterrain vehicle branch of Quebec-based Bombardier Recreational Products—has written a new chapter in side-by-side history. It’s a blissful union of traction and maneuverability. And for 2018, it’s available at $20,000.

Hey, if “smooth” were all you cared about, you wouldn’t be out there in the wild. You’d be oozing down the avenue in a luxury limo with tinted glass.

But you want the whole rugged world.

Thus, a vehicle craftily constructed to take rocks, ridges, mud flats, dunes and dirt trails in stride very smoothly indeed. Just imagine where you’ll go next.

This bodacious super-buggy, which goes from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, boasts a 120-horsepower, turbocharged, electronic fuel-injected 900-cc Rotax ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) three-cyl-

inder, liquid-cooled engine. There’s an ultralight, rigid chassis of tubular steel that the manufacturers say offers “53 percent better torsional stiffness” while “20 percent lighter than its closest competitor.” The transmission is shiftless (but not lazy!), and there are 14 inches of ground clearance and a four-link TTX suspension. Count on 28-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 six-ply tires on 14-inch aluminum wheels. And the shocks are by Fox—2.5 Podium HPG Piggyback with position-sensitive internal bypass technology that prevents harsh bottoming.

Translation for all that? Exceptional performance! You’ll sit low to the ground in four-way adjustable seats in the heart of the vehicle, switching from two- to four-wheel drive while under way. This Maverick X3 is a two-seater, so take along a witness you’d like to impress.

(Just remember not to look too goggleeyed yourself.)

Heck, you may give up roads entirely. Was 20 grand ever so grand?

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Your date with Lady Luck begins the moment you take the Maverick X3 Turbo out to try some tough turf. It enjoys maximum ground-hugging stability with a 64-inch width, and its turbocharged engine is tuned for torque.

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The super-buggy is capable of going from 0 to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds.

An ultralight, rigid chassis of tubular steel offers 53 percent better torsional stiffness, according to manufacturers.

There are 28-inch Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 six-ply tires on 14-inch aluminum wheels.

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SHOPPING AT JOHN CRAIG:

what CUSTOMERs Say

Combined, these men have been shopping at our stores for almost five decades. Now they’re talking about their history with John Craig—and what keeps them coming back for more.

Photos by Revelo Studios and Monet Layton

Erick Pace Singer/Guitarist of the indie rock duo, the godAmsterdams How long have you been a John Craig customer?

Three years.

What sets John Craig apart from other men’s shops?

So many things—the staff, the selection, the custom-made clothing that lets you express yourself in a non-cookie cutter way. My favorite standout: Debbie in the Winter Park location. She makes custom-clothes shopping simpler and more pleasant than I ever thought possible. And she taught me the importance of the pocket square.

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What’s your favorite memory of shopping at John Craig?

My first visit. I needed to purchase a suit for a wedding.

After a few hours, Debbie and I had measured and designed three custom suits and dress shirts. And that’s how I got hooked.

Of everything you’ve ever purchased at John Craig, what’s your most treasured item?

I have a collection of custom velvet smoking jackets.

Those are my guiltiest pleasures.

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John Allen Investor/Developer How long have you been a John Craig customer?

Ever since the Third Street store opened, back in 2006.

What sets John Craig apart from other men’s shops?

The quality of the clothing lines, plus the thoughtful selection and mix of casual resort attire and classic dress clothes.

What’s your favorite memory of shopping at John Craig?

Discovering the Peter Millar line, and its great fit and look, for the first time.

Finally—a designer who makes a stylish, ready-to-wear, fashionable fit for a tall guy. You know it’s a good look when your sons raid your closet for the newest Millar shirts.

Of everything you’ve ever purchased at John Craig, what’s your most treasured item?

That’s easy—my collection of Smathers & Branson handstiched needlepoint belts. They put a festive design spin on all my attire.

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Steve Corso Healthcare Executive How long have you been a John Craig customer?

Twenty-one years—since the Winter Park store opened in 1996.

What sets John Craig apart from other men’s shops?

I can find lines of clothing that are uncommon: Hiltl pants, Luigi Bianchi, Castangia. They accommodate me if I want something tweaked by the tailor, even if I have worn it a while, and I’m the only person who can see an imperfection. Plus Canali, Canali, Canali. And I enjoy the company of the staff. Even if I’m on the avenue and not buying, I have to stop and say hello.

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What’s your favorite memory of shopping at John Craig?

My father has been well dressed for as long as I can remember. Around his 81st birthday, he asked me to take him to John Craig and help him choose some fabric and a design that would serve as the best suit in his closet. Craig welcomed us, and we spent a long time considering Dad’s options. A few months later, we had the fitting sessions.

The suit is a statement piece for anyone at any age. The whole experience was fun, and my father and I speak of it regularly. To top it off, my father had a brief appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel show, and you know which suit he wore.

Of everything you’ve ever purchased at John Craig, what’s your most treasured item?

I showed Craig a photo from a men’s style magazine of a brown, double-breasted suit that I loved. He took the photo with him on his next buying trip to NYC and came back with fabric from Canali that was spot-on. I love that suit.

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Tim Pagliara Chairman and CEO of CapWealth Advisors How long have you been a John Craig customer?

Twelve years.

What sets John Craig apart from other men’s shops?

From casual wear to formalwear, they have the best of everything.

What’s your favorite memory of shopping at John Craig?

Getting to know Shelly at the downtown Naples location and turning my wardrobe needs over to her.

Out of everything you’ve ever purchased at John Craig, what’s your most treasured item?

Custom formalwear.

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FILIPINO IS THE NEW THAI Get ready: The exotic flavor of the Philippines is coming to a restaurant near you. By Darius Amos

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hile cuisines from mainland countries like China, India, Korea and Thailand have made their marks on Western cultures, Filipino food always seemed to lag behind. But thanks to internationally renowned chefs-turned-TV-stars like Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern, we’ve caught a glimpse of the good and tasty plates from the Philippines. Our thoughts now? Lemme try some of that! To prepare you for the influx of Filipino restaurants in a city near you, we provide the 411 on four Filipino staples (pictured on opposite page) that you’ll likely find on any menu. Enjoy!

Biko

Kinilaw

Lumpia

The Philippines’ national noodle dish, pancit (PAHN-sit or PUN-sit) resembles Chinese lo mein in appearance, but it awakens different tastebuds when eaten. And depending on the home or restaurant, you’ll find different versions. The most common, pancit canton, combines an Asian egg noodle with a variety of chopped vegetables, meat (chicken, Chinese sausage and fish cake are popular options), soy sauce and a tangy splash or two of calamansi. In pancit bihon, chefs use a translucent rice noodle as the base for the mix of veggies and meats, and they often enhance it with a few sprinkles of patis (a savory sauce made of fermented fish and salt). A third kind, pancit palabok, features a thick rice noodle topped with a golden shrimp sauce, hard-boiled egg, chicharrón (crushed pork rinds) and other garnishes. Mastery of chopsticks not required!

Many Filipinos eat rice with breakfast, lunch and dinner—and a good number will even have it for dessert!

Biko is a glutinous rice (short-grain, sticky rice) cake that’s mixed and topped with a delectable syrup consisting of coconut milk and brown sugar. And contrary to the name of its main ingredient, biko does not contain gluten, so those with Celiac can enjoy! Because it’s best served warm—though still appealing served at room temperature—biko is considered a comfort food and might feel as good as an affectionate hug from a loved one.

When translated to English, kinilaw literally means “eaten raw.” This raw seafood delicacy is closely related to ceviche or poke—it’s even eaten as a snack or appetizer—but there’s one major difference. In kinilaw, the acid in vinegar is used to “cook” the seafood, which is usually octopus, tuna, swordfish or mackerel mixed with calamansi juice, salt, ginger, chili peppers and other spices. Ceviche dishes, on the other hand, rely on lime juice. Tip: Check the description before ordering.

Filipino cuisine includes a similarly named dish called “kilawin.” Some restaurants will use the names interchangeably for the raw seafood plate, but traditional kilawin features cooked goat, pork or beef instead of seafood.

Typically consumed as an appetizer, these savory spring rolls are just as palate-pleasing served hot as they are cold. And like pancit, there are several varieties that will satisfy vegetarians and carnivores alike.

The most popular is deep-fried lumpia, a rice wrapper filled with meticulously chopped vegetables like bean sprouts, carrots, string beans and, if you choose, morsels of meat (chicken, shrimp, pork).

The non-fried fresh lumpia can include those ingredients plus lettuce, coconut hearts and crushed peanuts along with a dipping sauce made of crushed peanuts, stock and garlic. For the true snacker, bite-size lumpia Shanghai is stuffed with ground pork or beef, minced onion and zesty Asian spices, fried and then enjoyed with either a spicy dip or sweet banana sauce.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: pancit, the traditional Filipino noodle dish; biko, a glutinous rice cake dessert; kinilaw, a raw seafood appetizer that resembles ceviche; lumpia, a deep-fried rice wrapper containing chopped vegetables and meat.

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SPIRITS

EASTERN PROMISE In honor of World Whisky Day on May 19, we’re serving up a half-dozen top Japanese whiskies. Kanpai (“cheers”) from the Land of the Rising Sun! By Nancy Mattia

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etter watch out, Macallan. Japanese whisky, with its distinctly silky texture and smooth taste, is so popular right now that even producers in Scotland are attempting to emulate it with Scotch aged in casks made from Japan’s Mizunara oak.

Well, what took them so long? Whisky (that’s the preferred spelling in the Land of the Rising Sun) is nothing new to Japan—the Suntory company built the country’s first whisky distillery in Yamazaki, on the outskirts of Kyoto, back in 1923, and it’s been joined by other well-respected breweries since then. Check out our guide to six must-try varieties of this sophisticated sip. If you like what you taste, feel free to explore more— it’s hard to find a so-so pour.

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THE YAMAZAKI SINGLE MALT 12 YEAR OLD

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This is the stuff whisky dreams are made of.

The award-winning spirit—produced by the Yamazaki Distillery, the first to be built in Japan—is made from malted barley and distilled in casks made of Japanese, American and Spanish oak, which contribute to its rich, diverse flavor. It’s aged for 12 years, and the wait is worth it. You’ll find the aroma is pleasing, even intoxicating: floral with a hint of fruit, including honeydew, plus spice and hay. When you sample it for the first time, close your eyes. Can you detect notes of toffee, stone fruits like plums and even buttered toast? The finish to each sip is intense and lasting.

HIBIKI SUNTORY JAPANESE HARMONY

With a name like “Harmony,” it should come as no surprise that this whisky is blended. (The Japanese word for “harmony” is—you guessed it—“hibiki.”) Its pedigree comes from malt and grain whiskies from three different distilleries.

As its producer, Suntory, notes, it’s “blessed with the riches of Japanese nature and craftsmanship.” And it really does all work together to produce a mild, well-balanced whisky with an abundance of flavor. Take a whiff and you’ll detect rose, lychee and rosemary, along with woodsy notes of pine and sandalwood. When you take a sip, hold it for a moment—you’ll likely taste honey, cinnamon, candied orange peel and white chocolate. The finish is subtle yet tends to linger and delivers a hint of Mizunara (oak).

NIKKA TAKETSURU 12 YEAR OLD

His family owned a sake brewery but Masataka Taketsuru was more interested in whisky so, in 1918, he took off for Scotland’s University of Glasgow and became the first person of Japanese heritage to study whisky-making. No wonder he’s called “the father of Japanese whisky.”

He turned his passion into profit and eventually founded the Nikka company, which launched its first whisky in 1940. Named after its pioneering head, this full-bodied spirit is distilled in sherry casks, bourbon barrels and American oak. It gets high marks for its mild, blended malt flavor, aromatic fruitiness (plums, cherries, papaya, lemon) and well-balanced taste. A key feature of a worthy whisky is how it tastes on your palate, and the Taketsuru delivers coffee, almonds and a touch of spicy clove. The finish is lush or, as it’s been called by admirers, “fruit salad in a glass.”

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AKASHI WHITE OAK

SUNTORY WHISKY TOKI

Toki means “time” in Japanese, and that concept inspired the creation of a whisky that represents how tradition meets innovation. You’ll find that it takes no time at all to appreciate how this light-bodied blended whisky tastes. Made from selected malt and grain whiskies from three different Suntory distilleries, this clear gold spirit offers a nose treat of green apples, honey and basil with palate-pleasing flavors of green grapes, grapefruit, peppermint and thyme. The refreshing citrus notes lead to a sweet and spicy finish that teases vanilla oak, ginger and white pepper. The affordable price of this smooth, versatile whisky also goes down easy. Once you’re hooked on enjoying it as a highball, neat or on the rocks, try it as a hot toddy.

KIKORI WHISKEY

Fun fact about Kikori Whiskey: It’s made from 100 percent rice that’s grown in nutrient-rich soil in a rice paddy along a river in a volcanic area of Kumamoto in southern Japan. And get this: The rice has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. This, plus pristine groundwater flowing over the rocks, all contribute to its pleasing flavor and aroma. Smooth and suave—and spelled with an “ey” because it’s aimed at connoisseurs in the United States, where “whiskey” is the preferred spelling—Kikori is aged for more than three years in oak barrels and sherry casks, which your nose knows is a good thing. You can also taste flavorful notes of cinnamon, apples, melon and almonds. The all-important finish?

Clean and bright.

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If you want a whisky you can drink every day and still pay the mortgage, this one’s for you. A light blend of Japanese and foreign-produced malt and grain whisky, this affordable Eastmeets-West spirit offers an especially fruity nose with apricots, dried fruit and a hint of honey.

It’s smooth with an inviting aroma of smoke and ash. Since it’s not full-bodied like other Japanese whiskies, it’s the bottle to pull off the bar when making a highball or other cocktails. The distillery was founded more than 100 years ago, but it was only in 1984 that the White Oak company built a new distillery dedicated to whisky—and that’s how White Oak blended whisky was born.

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Wines by the Water

The weather’s warmer, and with these wise choices the Mediterranean is but a sip away. By Josh Sens

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ith spring in the air and summer basking just around the corner, our thoughts turn to wines that are suited to the season. We find them in the vineyard-latticed hills of Sicily and Portugal, and along the sun-splashed shores of the Canary Islands, Corsica, Santorini and Sardinia. Here, across a generous swath of the Mediterranean, delicious grape varietals abound, giving rise to light, bright wines of wonderful complexity—qualities that make them ideal for warm-weather drinking.

CANARY ISLANDS

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Formed over the course of several million years, this volcanic archipelago—a property of Spain but more geographically proximate to Morocco—has ancient wine-making traditions. But only recently have its vintages gained recognition around the West. When Lindgren thinks of summer on these islands, she thinks of malvasia, a varietal with roots centuries deep.

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EVERYDAY s Bodegas Los Bermejos Lanzarote, Malvasia Seco, 2016—$19 SPLURGE Bodegas Suertes del Marques, Listán Blanco, 2015—$28

That’s the common theme. But every region offers something slightly different.

To help us navigate the territory, we’ve looked to Shelley Lindgren, co-owner and wine director of the A16 restaurants in San Francisco and Oakland. One of this country’s leading experts on southern Mediterranean wines, Lindgren was keen to lead us on a tasting tour, replete with personal recommendations for must-try wines at each of our six stops.

CORSICA

SANTORINI

Located 40 miles west of Italy and 80 miles southwest of France, this island is a cultural hybrid: It’s a French territory (and Napoleon’s birthplace), but many of its winemaking traditions are Italian. The three dominant varietals are Nielluccio, Sciacarello and Vermentino. “As someone with an affinity for Italian wines, I find Corsica to be a magical place,” Lindgren says. “There’s a minerally and citrus quality to the wines that I just love.”

EVERYDAY s Domaine, U. Stiliccionu, Vermentino, Ajaccio, 2016—$28 SPLURGE Domaine Comte Abbatucci, “General de La Revolution,” Vin de France Blanc 2015—$53

On this Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, the volcanic ash-rich soils are immune to the almost microscopic aphidlike insects known as phylloxera, so many of the vines are centuries old. Among the varietals that flourish is assyrtiko, a grape whose mineral qualities make it great for blending. Then again, Lindgren says, it’s also delicious on its own.

EVERYDAY s Gaia, Assyrtiko Thalassitis, 2016—$26 SPLURGE Hatzidakis, Assyrtiko de Louros, Vignes Centaires, 2014—$89

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SICILY

In the chill of winter, nothing beats a glass of port around a roaring fire. But when the days are long and sunny, Lindgren leans toward the crisp whites of vinho verde, from the mountainous province of Minho in northern Portugal.

EVERYDAY s Adega de Moncao, Vinho Verde, DOC, 2016—$23 SPLURGE Soalheiro Alvarinho “Primeiras Vinhas” Vinho Verde, 2016—$36

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SARDINIA

You could spend a lifetime exploring the wines of Sicily and still feel you’ve only scratched the surface. Lindgren suggests starting along the volcanic slopes of Mt. Etna, where a host of younger plantings at high elevation provide the fruit for a range of subtle reds and whites.

EVERYDAY s Fattorie Romeo del Castello Allegracore Etna Rosso, 2012—$30 SPLURGE Benanti Serra della Contessa, 2004—$90

An island off the east coast of Italy, this is a starkly beautiful place known for starkly beautiful wines. Lindgren loves Sardinian vermentino, which mingles notes of minerals and stone fruits and pairs magically with a range of foods.

EVERYDAY s Jankara Vermentino di Gallura, 2016—$23 SPLURGE Capichera Vendemmia Tardiva, 2014—$62

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THE BULLPEN

ADVICE FROM THE

STYLE PROS

The staff at John Craig is a group of dedicated experts who make shopping for menswear fun. To help you get to know them a bit better, we asked a few of the pros some questions about style. Check out their answers, then stop by their store to chat with them in person.

They are all ready to serve you.

WILLIAM QUINN, JUPITER STORE

CHERYL ARBUTINE, WINTER PARK STORE

TANWEER JAMAL, DOWNTOWN NAPLES STORE

RICK GUR, WATERSIDE NAPLES STORE

MACDARA MCGRATH, PONTE VEDRE STORE

What’s your favorite collection this season?

The Peter Millar spring collection.

What’s your favorite collection this season?

Stenströms shirts—they have great style, quality and colors for spring.

What’s your favorite collection this season?

Luigi Bianchi Mantova (LBM).

What’s your favorite collection this season?

The Canali collection—very well done sportcoats with great colors.

What’s your favorite style trend?

An unstructured, lightweight sportcoat in bright colors.

I like it paired with casual chinos or 5-pocket J Brand pants, a “dress” T-shirt by Robert Barakett and a pair of lace-up Magnanni hard shoes worn with no-show socks.

What’s your favorite style trend?

The classics are always trendy.

Any style advice for this season?

White is the color of the season.

Why should customers try made-to-measure?

The fabric selection is seemingly endless, and the fit is measured for your body.

In general, what are three wardrobe must-haves?

A navy blazer, pocket squares and a made-to-measure suit.

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What’s one item every man should have this summer?

A cotton/linen blazer.

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What’s your favorite style trend?

A windowpane sportcoat paired with some great-fitting denim is an excellent look.

And don’t forget the pocket square!

Any style advice for this season?

It’s spring—don’t be afraid of bright, saturated colors.

Why should customers try made-to-measure?

The fit is superior, and our director of MTM is the best!

Also, there are many customization options and luxurious, unique fabrics to choose from.

What’s one item every man should have this summer?

Anything white, whether it’s a crisp white shirt or white denim.

What’s your favorite style trend?

A tailored, bold double-breasted plaid jacket with white, five-pocket denim skinny jeans and John Craig custom bespoke shoes.

Any style advice for this season?

Embrace bright colors and prints, along with summer whites. Chukka boots, man jewelry and a cross-body man purse or backpack are all “in.”

Why should customers try made-to-measure?

Lots of details and colors, more fabric selections, and most important, it fits to their body.

What’s one item every man should have this summer?

White denim jeans.

Any style advice for this season?

Try French Terry pants from J Brand with a bright Canali sportcoat, a Stenströms shirt and an Eton pocket square.

Why should customers try made-to-measure?

There’s a large variety of fabrics with many different designs, plus excellent prices and great quality. It’s by far the best value.

In general, what are three wardrobe must-haves?

A navy blazer, tailored jeans and many, many pocket squares.

What’s one item every man should have this summer?

A Robert Graham short-sleeve shirt.

Any style advice for this season?

Try lightweight fabrics like linen, cotton or seersucker.

Also, don’t shy away from bright colors, and always, always wear a pair of fashionable, comfortable shoes.

Why should customers try made-to-measure?

The two F’s: the fit and the fabrics. Whether you’re tall, short, thin or stocky, you can have a garment made that will fit you perfectly. As for fabrics, the texture, feel and color options are endless.

In general, what are three wardrobe must-haves?

A great go-to blue blazer, a pair of grey wool pants and an amazing pair of shoes.

What’s one item every man should have this summer?

Our customers live at the beach, and if I could convince every one of them to buy pair of Olukai flip-flops, I would have done my job!

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WHEN EVERYTHING NEEDS TO GO

EXACTLY TO PLAN, LEAVE IT TO RUTH’S.

When you book a party in one of our beautiful private dining rooms, know that every detail, every nuance, every request that you and our team plan together will be executed flawlessly. The experience itself will be unforgettable. And there will be no compromises. It’s how we honor our founder and help you celebrate a perfectly relaxing, elegant event at Ruth’s Chris.

For more information or to plan your next event, contact your Sales Manager at your Ruth’s Chris location.

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