John Craig: Spring/Summer 2019

John Craig

John Craig SPRING / SUMMER 2019

SPRING FASHIONS

MADE-TO-MEASURE

SWEET ST. LUCIA

GOLF IN IRELAND

THE MCLAREN SENNA

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CONTENTS s/s 2019

FEATURES street performer | 30 Don’t let its formula racecar looks fool you—the McLaren Senna can take your breath away at the speedway and turn heads on the highway.

tranquil times | 32 The sounds and sights of nature create a soothing outdoor space that fosters a seamless transition from the to-do list into relaxation and serene reflection.

working ( out ) from home | 56 For millions these days, the abode doubles as an office. With virtual fitness, it’s a fully staffed gym too.

DEPARTMENTS Memo | 4

Essentials | 20

Spring is blossoming at John Craig.

John Craig has all the must-haves you need to stand out this season.

The john craig Guide | 9 Walk on water with Swims...look sharp in Santorelli...experience Emanuel Berg luxury...and much more.

Clothes talk | 14

THE PERFECT FIT | 48 For a suit or shirt that’s more you, John Craig’s made-to-measure program gives you exactly what you want.

the sporting life | 52

Craig DeLongy talks about the season’s hottest color, You’ll discover that Irish golf can the right number of suits be beautiful even when you leave the sea behind. for your closet and the perfect Father’s Day gift.

The techie | 16

jungle fever

No matter how high temperatures climb, look cool in the season’s hottest pieces.

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These high-tech toys might not be a true necessity, but needschmeed—we want all of ’em!

Music | 18 No matter what kind of day you had, these four artists will have you dancing, shouting, laughing or chilling your way into the evening.

PURSUITS | 54

Bandit9’s L-Concept will drive your sci-fi fantasies—just for the “L” of it.

GRAPE | 58 Is this trite white an oak joke—or does chardonnay deserve a fresh look?

room key | 60 Visit the Sugar Beach resort on Saint Lucia, and you won’t want to leave. Maybe you won’t have to!

the bullpen | 62 We asked a few of John Craig’s experts some questions about style.

behind the scenes | 64 Putting together this season’s photo shoot was hard work, but the John Craig crew enjoyed every second of it.

ON THE COVER: Tim wears an olive sportcoat by L.B.M. 1911, floral shirt and pocket square by Stenströms.

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Time to blossom making them perfect There is not a cloud in for our warmer months. the powder blue sky, We love these jackets, grass is as green as ever, especially when paired flowers are blooming with denim or 5-pocket and the temperature pants, a pair of our is 72. Springtime refined sneakers and in Florida is pure a Pig & Hen bracelet perfection. to top it off. A great On days like these, example of this look is leave dark colors like on page 24. black, charcoal and navy Want a little more in your closet. Your elevated and sartorial daily wardrobe should look this season? reflect the environment Go with the doubleyou’re in, the colors breasted! It has been outside, the beautiful on the way back and sunshine. When you is here—and we are walk into our stores this loving it! We have season, you’ll see that some great ones from sunshine!

L.B.M. 1911. Or select This spring, our stores your fabric, button will have various shades and lining and make one from our of green and mint paired beautifully with sneak peek John Craig Private Reserve Line. Your light blue or pink/melon tones. You’ll personalized item will arrive in just also see fun jungle and floral prints—one six weeks! of the hottest fashion trends right now.

What else will you find in this issue of Turn to our fashion spread, “Jungle Fever” John Craig? Turn to page 62 for fashion (page 38), for a look at some of our favorite advice from our style pros, then flip to looks. If bold prints aren’t for you, we page 14, where Craig talks about his also have more conservative options from print it! p. 20 favorite looks for the season, Hollywood’s Stenströms and Stone Rose—one of our best dressed and much more. best is highlighted on this issue’s cover.

We hope you enjoy all the articles in this edition, Spring is also a big season for soft jackets. These and see you soon in our stores! pieces have less shoulder and are lightweight, H. Craig DeLongy & Blair DeLongy

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JOHN CRAIG GUIDE ALL HANDS ON DECK

In the 17th century, Dutch sailors would tattoo the images of a pig and hen onto their feet to bring them luck if their ship sank. The sailors believed that they’d survive, just like the pig and hen which were kept in buoyant wooden crates, so the tide would bring them home. Hey, we didn’t say it made sense. But the good thing is that it inspired a men’s jewelry line that is as masculine as the tougher-than-nails seagoing men who inspired it. Pig & Hen bracelets are handmade in Amsterdam with authentic ship rope—a nod to the Dutch seafaring legacy. They’re super durable (stronger than steel in fact!), they’ll last a lifetime and, best of all, they’re available at John Craig.

POUR IT ON!

Forget the memories of college spring break and enter the world of sophisticated and refined tequilas. In The Tequila Dictionary (Octopus, $20), author Eric Zandona takes readers on an A-to-Z tour, highlighting reasons why this spirit is moving up the list of preferred drinks among A-listers. George Clooney is known to enjoy a pour—he even launched his own brand of tequila. So have Adam Levine, Justin Timberlake and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. That’s not a bad list for a liquor often blamed for morning hangovers.

Zandona, director of Spirits Information at the American Distilling Institute, details the history and rich culture surrounding this unique spirit as well as the distilling techniques used to perfect it. We’ll drink to that!

IN THE SWIM OF THINGS

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Swims footwear is a unique line that combines comfort, style and quality to create a classically fashionable but water-resistant shoe. Founder Johan Ringdal is from Norway, where the frequent cold, wet weather meant donning heavy-duty galoshes and other cumbersome shoe styles. After moving to the U.S. and developing an appreciation for fashionable footwear, Ringdal was dismayed that stylish shoes usually meant sacrificing comfort during the cold and wet months of the year. Hence, Swims footwear was born.

Styles such as the Swims Penny Loafer Water Shoe—available at John Craig—were constructed to keep the foot fashionable and dry on even the rainiest day, no matter how many puddles accumulate. Designed in the traditional loafer style, this shoe is a more functional spin on the classic flat.

Swims are machine washable, and by using a silicone spray and a soft, dry cloth, you can polish your loafers to remove any marks. The perfect shoe for a poolside party!

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THE JOHN CRAIG GUIDE THE A–Z LIST SANTORELLI SHARP

The Italian artisans and designers behind Santorelli have quickly elevated the young Venetian brand by following a simple motto: Sharp and sophisticated menswear should be made to last using the world’s best fabrics. Sounds like the perfect match for John Craig. This spring, Florida’s best dressed can stop by our stores and feel the Santorelli quality. A Santorelli jacket combines durable and uber-luxury fabrics with classic styles and handsome designs—it’s the perfect garment for spring, whether you’re headed to the boardroom, lounging in the club or enjoying a night on the town.

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COURSE CORRECTION No matter how old you are, there’s always a chance to make a comeback.

Case in point: The Winter Park is a grand old golf course built in 1914 that has been dramatically rejuvenated and redesigned and it’s back open for business to rave reviews. After a $1.2 million reboot, the nine-hole Winter Park is now a hot course that everyone wants to play. So much so that it’s getting national recognition: The Golf Channel’s Matt Ginella has raved about it, while Golf Advisor named it the 5th Best Short Course in the country. It will also be featured in The Finest Nines, a book celebrating the best nine-hole courses in North America. How’s that for a comeback?

But it’s not a matter of putting fresh lipstick on an old pig. The new course is completely refreshed and unique, a walking course that has all the best qualities of urban golf. Part of its charm is that road traffic and the occasional train can show up, but they’re part of the scenery, just like the oak trees, two churches and a cemetery. The course is even equipped for night play, which has become hugely popular. The Winter Park course is back with a vengeance, so the question is, are you game?

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

How can I wear a cool shirt untucked without looking messy?

—Wondering in Winter Park Any sport shirt can be worn untucked (but never a dress shirt). It can be comfortable and sexy with the right fit and paired with the right jean or casual pant and sportcoat.

The shirt must be tailored perfectly— tapered so that it doesn’t look sloppy, but not too tight where it may be pulling. Make sure the length of your sleeves is correct so you have the option of rolling them up. The most common mistake with an untucked shirt is the length. The back of the shirt should hit at the bottom of the pant pocket, and the front just below the zipper. It should be scalloped with a tail, not straight across.

Once your sport shirt has all of these elements, make sure your jeans or pants also have a nice trim fit with a narrow bottom. To dress up this style, go with a knitted soft sportcoat with a natural shoulder. It will have a hip, cool look and you will be ready to go out on the town.

John Craig is proud to feature more than 75 designer brands! See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by one of our stores (there are five) for a shopping experience you’ll love.

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KINROSS CASHMERE L.B.M. 1911 MAGNANNI MARTIN DINGMAN MAUI JIM M-CLIP MICHAEL’S OLUKAI PANTHERELLA PERSOL PETER MILLAR PETER MILLAR COLLECTION PIG & HEN RAY-BAN ROBERT GRAHAM ROBERT TALBOTT SAMUELSOHN SAND SANTORELLI SAXX SCOJO SHINOLA SKIP GAMBERT SMATHERS & BRANSON SOUTHERN TIDE STENSTRÖMS STONE ROSE SWIMS TATEOSSIAN TRASK W. KLEINBERG WÜRKIN STIFFS ZANELLA PETER MILLAR

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THE JOHN CRAIG GUIDE SET YOUR GPS FOR 1000 NORTH 1000 North, the new restaurant in Jupiter, has the look of a winner. Or better yet, a six-time winner. That’s because sixtime NBA champion Michael Jordan is one of the co-owners of 1000 North (along with golfer Ernie Els, among other investors). And you can be sure that when MJ puts his considerable reputation behind something, it’s championship quality. So whether you choose to dine in the elegant dining room, the terrace or the more casual tavern, you’ll enjoy the Southern fare at 1000 North. How do Charleston she-crab soup, hay-roasted oysters and prime steaks (aged for a minimum of 21 days) sound? The experience is complete with views of the historic Jupiter lighthouse and Jupiter Inlet with the Atlantic Ocean in the background. There’s even an ultra-luxury private club on the second floor for a cool $3,500 membership fee a year. This is as close to a perfect dining experience as there is, but sadly, there’s one thing missing: No basket out back to shoot hoops with MJ. 1000 NORTH, 1000 NORTH US HIGHWAY 1, JUPITER; 561.570.1000; 1000NORTH.COM

IN-STORE SPECIAL EVENTS Don’t miss the following special events and trunk shows happening at John Craig stores. Trunk shows are an opportunity to meet representatives of your favorite brands and have clothing, shoes and other items custom-made.

MARCH 2, JUPITER: Samuelsohn

THE HAMPTONS LIFESTYLE How can you spend some time in the Hamptons without leaving South Florida? Hampton Social in North Naples is a lifestyle/concept restaurant/hotspot that fits the bill. In their wrap-around outdoor patio, private dining room and semi-private spaces, you can choose from an irresistible selection of seafood (including a raw bar), regional ingredients and an excellent collection of wines and specialty cocktails. The Hampton Social Naples is new, just having opened in the popular Mercato Shopping Center in North Naples this past winter.

Lucky us, it’s the brand’s first location outside of the Chicago area.

Beyond the menu, it has a cool, coastal vibe that makes you want to be there. So don’t bother booking tickets to Long Island—hop over to Hampton Social and get your Hamptons fix.

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MARCH 5, PONTE VEDRA BEACH:

LUXURY MADE REAL

Luxury, elegance, style. Those words are too often abstractions that mean different things to different people. But to see those words take shape in the physical world, try on an Emanuel Berg shirt. Then you’ll see those lofty concepts become real in the mirror. The brand has become a symbol of exclusivity for its dress shirts. It’s a family company, owned by Jaroslaw and Petra Berg-Szychułda, who select the Italian fabrics and assemble the collections themselves. Emanuel Berg is worn by an elite clientele—one that prefers a perfect fit and a diverse selection—so it’s only natural that you can get it at John Craig. Make luxury, elegance and style come to life in your wardrobe with an Emanuel Berg shirt.

Samuelsohn MARCH 7, NAPLES: Hickey Freeman, Eton MARCH 7, WATERSIDE: Peter Millar MARCH 8, NAPLES: Peter Millar MARCH 9, JUPITER: Peter Millar MARCH 9–10, WINTER PARK:

Samuelsohn MARCH 13, NAPLES: Canali, DiBianco MARCH 14, WATERSIDE: Canali, DiBianco MARCH 15, WATERSIDE: Michael’s MARCH 16, NAPLES: Michael’s MARCH 22–23, WINTER PARK: Canali,

DiBianco MARCH 21, NAPLES: Santorelli MARCH 29–30, WINTER PARK: Private

Reserve by John Craig, Skip Gambert APRIL 4, PONTE VEDRA BEACH:

Private Reserve by John Craig, Skip Gambert APRIL 5–6, WINTER PARK: Hickey Freeman

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CLOTHES TALK

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Craig DeLongy talks about the season’s hottest color, suggests the right number of suits for your closet and reveals who in Hollywood— yesterday and today—has the best sense of style.

What do you think is spring’s hottest color?

A cool medium blue with shades of pink and melon.

If a man only buys one new wardrobe item for the season, what should it be?

I would suggest a pair of icegray dress trousers. These go with everything and give you something besides a tan.

Looking back on fashion, what’s a style that we should all forget?

Pleats! Everyone looks better in a flatfront pant.

Who was the best-dressed man in all of Hollywood’s history?

Cary Grant was one of the greatest sartorial dressers ever.

How many suits do you own?

I only own about 12 right now.

Shortly, I will move out two or three winter fabrics and replace them with spring looks.

How many of your suits are double-breasted?

I just got a gray-and-brown windowpane from Hickey Freeman. It is seriously cool!

How many suits does the average guy need?

Most men need between two and four suits. I would list the purchases in this order: Blue, gray, navy and then a second gray.

How do you like to wear a pocket square?

With anything I can. It is the smallest detail with the biggest impact.

What trends are you seeing for spring and summer?

We’re seeing more soft jackets with 5-pocket pants in a dressy/casual sense.

Also look for performance fabrics to become a larger part of everyone’s wardrobe.

What should customers keep in mind as far as trends?

Build your wardrobe around strong basics, and take a chance every season by popping in something new. Last season, I added a pair of olive green DiBianco suedes to my shoe collection.

It’s an awesome look.

What is the most overlooked wardrobe item?

The belt. We no longer have to match our belt to our shoes, so try some color and perhaps a new leather like ostrich leg to make a statement.

What fashion faux pas drives you crazy?

When a man goes to a store where the sales staff is not trained on how a proper suit should fit, oftentimes the sleeves and pant legs are too long. Wherever you travel, look to your local men’s specialty retailer for style and guidance.

Father’s Day is coming up—what’s the perfect gift for dear old Dad? You cannot go wrong with a pair of Saxx underwear—those are a game changer.

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From top left, Peter Millar Collection, SAXX underwear, Peter Millar flat front trousers, W. Kleinberg ostrich leg belt, Scarpe DiBianco olive suede loafers

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PET PLAY PAL Don’t let Fido run amok while you’re at the office. The Varram Pet Fitness Robot keeps your canine company, with activities and treats that you remotely control and monitor. This ebot can reduce the stress of separation anxiety and encourage exercise to prevent lethargy. It can withstand up to 630 pounds and is liquid-resistant. (Yes, even that!)

Price unavailable at press time.

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

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THIS IS HOW WE VIEW IT How do you make your favorite shows even better? Watch them on The Window, Samsung’s larger-than-life 75-inch television. Just 1.2 inches thick, the TV provides 4K resolution as well as peak brightness, with no backlighting required. You’re going to need a LOT more snacks! Release date to come. Price unavailable at press time.

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DIRTY TALK Hands-free is the way to be when throwing out garbage. Simplehuman’s voice-activated trash can makes cleanup a breeze—just plug the 15-gallon stainless steel can into an outlet or use six AA batteries and tell it to pop its lid. Not in the talking mood? The device can be programmed to operate at the wave of a hand. Starting at $200.

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SHUT OUT THE WORLD Need to focus? We mean really focus, like a race horse? Panasonic has created Wear Space, wearable concentration blinkers that limit your peripheral vision and distractions while you pay attention to the task at hand. The Bluetooth-enabled device wraps around the back of your head and secures with a pair of noise-canceling headphones. Price unavailable at press time.

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BREATHE EASY Clean the air in your home quietly and efficiently.

The Molekule air purifier uses PECO technology and a two-filter system to eliminate pollutants at a microscopic scale, cleaning the air better than traditional HEPA filters. Its sleek and slim design allows for portability while fitting in with any décor. $799.

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LEAVIN’ ON A JET PLANE Louis Vuitton has a cheat code for travelers playing the waiting game at baggage claim. The LV Echo luggage tracker lets you know where in the world your bags are and whether they’ve been opened. It works without additional hardware or software such as GPS or WiFi—just download the smartphone app and you’ll know if your bag has arrived. $370.

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY Riding a bike is simple, but storing one? Now that’s easy too! The Hummingbird 23-pound bicycle can fold in three simple stages thanks to its lightweight handcrafted carbon-fiber frame. A Prodrive electric motor for pedal-assist power provides a little extra oomph when you want to go up to 15 mph. From $5,780.

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MUSIC

A HARD DAY’S NIGHT

No matter what kind of day you had, these four artists will have you dancing, shouting, laughing or chilling your way into the evening. By Harry Dowden

HOP ALONG The Philly-based indie band has been long-beloved for rocking, but with their latest work, Hop Along leveled up even further. Frances Quinlan’s vocal lines are more acrobatic; her brother Mark’s drum lines more intricate. Tyler Long’s propulsive basslines and Jeff Reinhart’s melodic guitar riffs flesh out the arrangements. What keeps you coming back, though, is the gritty delivery of Quinlan’s vignettes. Technical growth without sacrificing their emotional core.

The album: Bark Your Head Off, Dog Go-to songs: opening 1-2 punch “How Simple” and “Somewhere A Judge” Deeper dives: “Get Disowned,” the closing and title track off their sophomore album

BETTER OBLIVION COMMUNITY CENTER A combined-forces effort from two of the biggest names in bitterly heartfelt Americana, Phoebe Bridgers’ and Conor Oberst’s collaboration offers a bit of cathartic salve in these trying times. Bridgers is coming off a crushing debut album and a team-up with Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. Oberst has a long history of biting but always earnest lyricism. Subtitled Ten Captivating Stories, the duo’s humorous cynicism keeps your attention—“I’m gettin’ used to these dizzy spells; I’m takin’ a shower at the Bates Motel.” Heavy drinking, politically exhausted and equally liable to make you smirk or sob, BOCC is a rollicking time.

The album: Better Oblivion Community Center Go-to song: “Dylan Thomas” Deeper dives: “Would You Rather,” the Oberstfeaturing track off Bridgers’ Stranger in the Alps

THE INTERNET Funk for a new era, The Internet has paved a way as purveyors of vibrant grooves in a digital age. We’ll lay it out no-nonsense: Syd, Steve Lacy, Matt Martians, Christopher Smith, Patrick Paige; vocals, guitar, keys, drums, bass. Together, they blend analog and digital to create chilledout tunes. After claiming that her groove is so on-point she might snatch up the listener’s wife, Syd offers up a half-hearted apology: “I’m sorry that I’m so blasé.” The Internet sounds anything but remorseful for their laid-back approach.

The album: Hive Mind Go-to song: “La Di Da” Deeper dives: Syd’s solo album Fin, Steve Lacy’s “Dark Red”

UNKNOWN MORTAL ORCHESTRA Toe-tappingly bizarre guitars, filtered falsetto, stank-face syncopation: all a part of the UMO M.O. The brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Ruban Nielson, the project has staked a claim on danceable jams with dense, textural production. Some tracks bring certain descriptors to mind: rubbery and taut vs. fuzzed-out and loose. Inspired just as much by ’60s psych as ’70s funk and ’90s R&B, Nielson’s genre-bending has led to some majorly fun music.

The last year saw an album release as well as an LP’s worth of instrumental material—an extra dispatch from UMO’s strange plain.

The album: Sex & Food Go-to song: “Hunnybee” + accompanying video Deeper dives: Side A of 2015’s Multi-Love; breakthrough track “Ffunny Ffrends”

Rosalía

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One of our favorite ways to find a new favorite artist? Collaborations with our current favorite artists.

Featured tracks are a great way to find musical rabbitholes. These tracks feature collaborators; they also showcase forward-thinking, moody production and prominent vocals that are great for a night drive.

“Only You” by Theophilus London featuring Tame Impala “Jade” by Lolo Zouaï featuring Devonte Hynes “Tyrant” by Kali Uchis featuring Jorja Smith “Human Being” by Robyn featuring Zhala

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“Barefoot in the Park” by James Blake featuring Rosalía “Eternally 12” by Melanie Faye featuring Mac DeMarco “Blissing Me” by Björk featuring Arca “TOOGOODTOBETRUE” by Gallant featuring Sufjan Stevens & Rebecca Sugar

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From left to right: sport shirt by Samuelsohn, hat by Bailey, sportcoat

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by DiBianco, anaconda wallet by W. Kleinberg, dress trousers by Canali, pocket square

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From left to right: sportcoat by Hickey Freeman, dress shirt

by Samuelsohn, ostrich leg belt by W. Kleinberg, pocket square by Peter Millar, sunglasses by Persol, alligator credit card wallet by W. Kleinberg, pink pants

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From left to right: double monk sneakers

by Santoni, polo by Etro, bracelet by Pig & Hen, soft jacket by L.B.M. 1911, glasses

by Eyebobs, 5-pocket pants by J Brand, matte alligator belt by W. Kleinberg, pocket square by Stenstrรถms.

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STREET PERFORMER

Don’t let its formula racecar looks fool you—the McLaren Senna can take your breath away at the speedway and turn heads on the highway. By Darius Amos

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Leave it to the engineers at McLaren to develop the crème de la crème of point A-to-point-B cars. The 100 percent street legal Senna, boasting 2.8-second 0–60 acceleration, is the exotic sports car manufacturer’s most powerful road car to date. While we don’t encourage you to break speed limits, this vehicle (aptly named after the late Brazilian Formula 1 champ Ayrton Senna) can drastically improve your estimated time of arrival, whether you’re headed to the office, country club or just enjoying a night out.

So how does the Senna do it? It’s equipped with a 4.0 liter, twin-turbo V-8, which generates a heart-pounding 789 horsepower. The engine gets an assist from aerodynamics, created by the body’s innovative curves and air channels, rear-mounted wing and low nose winglets. Of course, there’s plenty inside the Senna to complement the unique design. A race-inspired infotainment system features software that records lap data should you find yourself motoring around a track. (And what Senna owner wouldn’t want to rally at the oval?)

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Thanks to carbonfiber body panels, the Senna weighs just 2,850 pounds—McLaren’s lightest production car since the legendary F1 of the 1990s.

An optional push-todrink system keeps drivers hydrated while they’re out on a long haul.

The infotainment system includes a premium sound system, navigation and three cameras.

For race enthusiasts, built-in computers can record track data.

For a made-to-measure fit, McLaren outfits each Senna with padded carbon-fiber bucket seats that are customized for each owner.

The ceiling-mounted push-button ignition creates a jet-fighter feeling.

A rear shelf behind the cockpit is the Senna’s only storage compartment. It was designed to fit two helmets and two racing suits.

Owners can customize the color of the front wing tips and vents.

These vents, along with the 11-pound rear wing, boost the McLaren’s downforce and aerodynamics.

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Lush foliage and vegetation surround the house in a comforting embrace of green. The overgrown garden, blurring boundaries with its relaxed landscaping, creates a liberating sense of release from rigid structure and constrictions. The circular brick paving in soothing natural tones and the casually placed paving steps gently lead the visitor away from routine cares into a shady, care-free environment of ease and freedom.

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The sounds and sights of nature create a soothing outdoor space that fosters a seamless transition from the “to-do� list into relaxation and serene reflection.

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This page: The backyard eating space is a feast for the senses. Just steps from the house, it’s a serene outdoor sanctuary perfect for recharging and nurturing the spirit.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: A striking sculpture provides a visual anchor in a sea of greenery; circular designs in hedges and trimmings help to soften the scenery; a lantern lights the way for strolls through scented paths; the arched trellis creates a natural frame, directing the eyes to other points of interest.

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This page: A stone statue tucked away between greenery welcomes visitors to a secret garden. Opposite page, clockwise from top left: greenery in various heights and shapes softens the look of a brick walkway; though its musical instrument is cast in bronze, a cherub statuette is a source of peace and serenity; plants like Japanese maple trees offer a pop of color in the sea of green; planters and lanterns add visual interest to the natual beauty of the backyard.

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Tan sportcoat by Canali, avocado shirt by Eton, pocket square by Stenstrรถms, ivory trousers

by Zanella.

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jungle fever

No matter how high temperatures climb, look cool in the season’s hottest pieces.

Photographed on location at Naples Botanical Garden Photography by Greg Hinsdale

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This page: sportcoat by Robert Talbott, jungle print shirt by Eton, 5-pocket pants by Peter Millar, sneakers by Magnanni, sunglasses by Persol. Opposite page: crewneck sweater by Etro, 5-pocket pants by Peter Millar, loafers by Donald J Pliner, sunglasses by Persol.

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This page: pink quarter-zip sweater, linen shirt, glen plaid trousers and woven belt by Peter Millar. Opposite page: olive sportcoat by L.B.M. 1911, floral print shirt and pocket square by Stenstrรถms, trousers by Incotex.

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This page: short sleeve shirt by Robert Graham, shorts by Peter Millar, sunglasses by Persol.

Opposite page: sportcoat by Luigi Bianchi Mantova, stripe shirt and trousers by John Craig, paisley tie by Eton, pocket square by Stenstrรถms, sunglasses by Persol.

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This page: double-breasted jacket by L.B.M. 1911, shirt by Stone Rose, pocket square by Stenströms, bracelet by Pig & Hen. Opposite page: contrast hoodie and cactus swim trunks by Michael’s.

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THE PERFECT FIT

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now it’s personal For a suit or shirt that’s more you, John Craig’s made-to-measure program gives you exactly what you want.

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We know even the slightest of details is important to you. That is, after all, one of the reasons why you’re a John Craig customer, right? For nearly 20 years, our team of made-to-measure experts has been customizing the finest garments precisely to your specifications and personal taste, from size and fit right down to jacket lapel style and thread color—all the sartorial details that matter.

Sure, our selection of off-the-rack suits, sportcoats and shirts comes from the impeccable collections of the world’s best designers, but let’s be honest: Not every 42R jacket or 15½-inch collar is alike. In the world of made-to-measure, we guarantee that you’ll get exactly what you want.

At John Craig, our program allows you to tailor your clothing to your individual fit, style and comfort from fashion’s most renowned brands: Canali, Hickey Freeman, Samuelsohn and our private label, John Craig Reserve. Your personalized suits and sportcoats are made from a unique selection of luxury fabrics and materials, including today’s trending lightweight and traveler options for the gentlemen who are always on the go. There are dozens of other options that you can customize—from lapels to linings to pockets and more—so scan your closet and determine what you need and what you want.

You’ll get the same attention and selection when choosing a made-to-measure dress shirt.

Our style pros and tailors take nearly two dozen of your measurements and personalized options (mother-of-pearl buttons and monogrammed cuffs, anyone?) to create a piece that looks and feels just right. We offer hundreds of choices, so your shirt will truly be one-of-a-kind and perfect for you.

Give John Craig made-to-measure a try, and you’ll never look back.

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THE SPORTING LIFE

act on adare You’ll discover that Irish golf can be beautiful even when you leave the sea behind. By Josh Sens

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Think of golf in Ireland, and brochureworthy images probably spring to mind.

You picture wild and woolly layouts, their rumpled fairways, fringed with unruly native grasses, threaded through the folds of a coastal dunescape: scenes of rugged beauty, set hard along the sea. This is links golf of the throwback kind, firm and fast and windswept and thoroughly charming. Ireland is famous for it. But it’s not the only golf played on the Emerald Isle.

The country is also home to inland courses, stitched through hills and forests and fields of heather. Their turf tends to be more lush than the ground along the coast, their fairways often tree-lined, their holes guarded not by ocean but by rivers, creeks and lakes.

Though less well-known to travelers than Ireland’s fabled seaside links, many of these landlocked courses are terrific. None is better than a newly remade layout in County Limerick, two hours west of Dublin and a short skip south of Shannon. It’s called Adare Manor, and it stretches its green fingers astride a grand estate and resort of the same name.

The manor itself dates to the early 1830s, when it was built as the home of the second Earl of Dunraven and his wife, Lady Caroline Wyndham. Nearly two centuries later, their sense of extravagance and whimsy endures. Guarded by gargoyles and decorated with ornate carvings, many of them

bestial figures carved from wood and stone, the manor brims with Gothic grandeur. Its exuberant design is accented by 365 leaded windows, 52 chimneys and four towers—architectural nods to the number of days, weeks and seasons in a year. A lovely place, in short.

And then there is the golf.

The original course here opened in 1995, an 18-holer crafted by the famed American golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. It was no slouch of a layout, esteemed enough to serve as the venue for the Irish Open in both 2007 and 2008. But that wasn’t quite enough for the resort’s current proprietor, JP McManus, a County Limerick-nativeturned-business-magnate and racehorse owner. McManus wanted more than a respected golf course. What he envisioned was a parkland paradise. He commissioned Tom Fazio to create it for him.

“The result,” gushed Golf Monthly, a prominent glossy magazine published across the pond, “is arguably the most Augusta-like experience anywhere in Europe.”

Augusta National, of course, is golf ’s ultimate Eden, a pristine private club in Georgia where there’s rarely a single blade of grass out of place.

In its reincarnation, which came to life last year, Adare Manor is maintained in similar condition, fastidiously cared for by a squadron of groundskeepers. As part of

the multi-million-dollar renovation, sub-air drainage systems were installed beneath the greens, which are elaborate moisture-removing and temperature-regulating mechanisms that help preserve the putting surfaces in immaculate shape year-round. As for the fairways and tee boxes, they’re as close-cut as the greens at your average course.

Fazio’s redesign did not alter the routing.

The new course follows the same footprint, over a gently lilting swatch of sylvan terrain, along the banks of the River Maigue. But every hole has been reimagined, the greens pushed up and compellingly contoured, the bunkers enhanced with better sand and improved drainage.

On the reborn course, there is double the mowed acreage that there was before. There is no long rough, so the holes, while challenging, remain playable and fun.

To complement the upgraded golf experience, Adare Manor added a host of luxe amenities, including a new clubhouse called the Carriage House, replete with a restaurant serving seasonal specialties ranging from poached Atlantic lobster to succulent leg of lamb. There is a whisky bar, a heated cigar lounge and a terrace for sitting, chatting and sipping as you gaze across a verdant landscape of rare beauty.

Relax. Enjoy. You can play golf on the coast another day.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: a bird’s-eye view of the gardens at Adare Manor in Ireland; Golf Monthly dubbed Adare’s newly redesigned course the “most Augusta-like experience in Europe,” a nod to Georgia’s famed Augusta National; chefs at Adare’s dining facilities use fresh ingredients from artisan suppliers to create a luxurious dining experience; just outside of the manor, the streets of County Limerick are lined with shops and art; with a spectacular view of the property’s gardens, the Drawing Room is an ideal meeting place for a cup of coffee or glass of champagne before dinner.

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PURSUITS

What a Concept!

Here’s a vehicle to drive your sci-fi fantasies—just for the “L” of it. By Timothy Kelley

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t’s been called a masterpiece of art, but this is art that goes “Vroom!” And the inspiration for its design is said to come from U.S.S. Enterprise of Star Trek fame, but that interstellar voyager wasn’t piloted with handlebars.

Fact is, Bandit9’s L-Concept is a motorcycle, and a sleekly minimalist one at that. It features steel unibody construction, two 21-inch spoked wheels, a front headlight unit with a cluster of LED lights, a teardropshaped seat of Italian calf leather and levers and grips sculpted from solid aluminum. Motive power comes from a compact, air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder 125cc engine with a four-speed transmission suspended sexily in a pod under the frame. The L-Concept is seven-and-a-half feet long, weighs 297 pounds and reaches a top speed of 68 mph. If you get your hands on one (the official asking price is just under $11,000), feel lucky, but not too cocky. Your ’cycle isn’t unique—there are eight others on Earth.

That’s right. Bandit9 is really in the archetype business, and these

painstakingly handcrafted Ls run (and they do run) more to set our hearts afire than to get us to the grocery store. The “9” in the company’s name stands for the number of vehicles of each model it actually produces, and this particular nine seems almost as full of exciting possibility as a mom-to-be’s calendar or a baseball team taking the field in springtime. Company founder and design chief Daryl Villanueva is a former L.A. advertising art director, and his studio is in a foreign burg you’ve probably heard of called Hanoi.

“There was a lot of testing,” Villanueva has said of his firm’s design process for the L. “There was a lot of failing. We needed to figure out how to place the foot pegs, kickstand and carburetor elegantly.”

If this “fully functional mechanical sculpture” isn’t the ultimate in clean-lined motorcycling, it will do handsomely until that perfection arrives. Ride long and prosper.

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Futuristic? Yes, but the Bandit9 L-Concept motorcycle’s elegant design evokes a future glimpsed decades ago in comic books, movies and TV shows.

Its turbine-style powertrain cover is said to have been inspired by the reactor on Star Trek’s U.S.S. Enterprise. Custom foot controls connect smoothly to that engine case, and the square tail light comprises 45 tiny LEDs. If any motorbike could transport you to a galaxy far, far away, this would be it.

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Working (out) from home

For millions these days, the abode doubles as an office.

With virtual fitness, it’s a fully staffed gym too. By Haley Longman

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uided at-home fitness programs are hardly new.

Perhaps you remember a parent, years ago, sweating in the living room to a Jane Fonda or Richard Simmons tape. (Or maybe it was you.) Well, today group workouts can be done at home if you can’t make it to the gym or just don’t feel like leaving the house. Isn’t technology the best?

Virtual fitness, the trend has been dubbed, although the aches and grunts are still real. It’s a fusion of exercise with technology in which gyms or workout studios stream fitness classes online or with an app, live or prerecorded, for participants to join at home in real time or as their schedule permits.

The benefits are clear. Virtual fitness is ideal for those with busy schedules and sufferers from social anxiety who may be embarrassed not to know their Boot Camp from their Burn. The phenomenon is also gaining traction with clients who have memberships at brick-and-mortar gyms.

“It provides a seamless experience,” Fitness Industry Technology Council President Brian O’Rourke told the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. “Members can do exactly the same classes they enjoy at the club. They have access to classes they wouldn’t be able to find [on the internet].”

As “old-school” health clubs around the country like Gold’s Gym and Crunch create their own digital training apps for clientele who want the best of both worlds, others are taking it up a notch, launching virtual-only classes for customers who’d prefer to work out anywhere but a sweaty studio. But they’re not all just high-tech YouTube videos—the fitness world has seen a surge in live workout classes, all led by professional trainers.

Obé (pronounced “obey”), launched in 2018 by two former Hollywood agents, offers 14 live workouts a day, taught by certified trainers out of a loft space in Brooklyn, punching and lunging in front of an illuminated neon backdrop. All you’ll need to participate is a laptop, WiFi and a yoga mat. A subscription to the app and website costs only $27 a month, which would barely cover the expense of a single one-hour class in a studio IRL. Then there’s ClassPassLive, which since its 2018 launch has allowed users to view live and on-demand HIIT (high-intensity interval training) classes.

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with other participants’, as its unique ClassPass heartrate monitor tracks your stats and calorie burn. Yes, we suppose virtual motivation is part of what you get for this $15 per month subscription.

New York City-based cycling studio Peloton was one of the first to venture into virtual fitness back in 2014; anyone who purchased a stationary Peloton bike could livestream their spin classes at home. The company more recently introduced its Tread, a glorified treadmill, which boasts 10 daily live running and cross-training classes, as well as pre-recorded ones. Its price tag? A cool $4,000, with an optional $39 per month for unlimited access to live classes. However, the new Peloton digital app is a bit more doable, offering 20 live classes per day remotely for $19.49 per month. “Our bike business is exploding in a good way,” says Peloton President William Lynch.

The new Commercial S22i Studio Cycle is similar to the Peloton bike, yet this NordicTrack product lets cyclists have live interactions with their trainers, who can adjust their bikes’ incline, decline and resistance. There are also a variety of full-body workout classes available for when users need a respite from cycling, as well as a few other high-tech capabilities. All yours for $2,000.

If you don’t want to stare at your phone while getting your fitness on and would rather just look, well, at yourself, that’s where the first-of-its-kind Mirror comes in. Once you press the power button, it transforms into a responsive display with stereo speakers, a camera, a microphone and, of course, a mirror. Watch one of its 50 live classes—there’s cardio, strength, yoga and boxing to choose from, as well as beginner or expert level—and you’ll see the instructor, yourself and your classmates on the LED screen. The Mirror itself costs $1,495, with a monthly content subscription of $39.

Of course, today’s hot fad is tomorrow’s curio, but there’s every chance that virtual fitness will make a permanent place for itself. Obé founders Mark Mullett and Ashley Mills have waxed poetic about “the ability to get in a great sweat sesh, be held accountable via a shoutout from the instructor during a live class, and connect with a like-minded community beyond your immediate ZIP code—all from the comfort of home.”

Oh, what a time to be alive.

Now, come on, you can do this!

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chardonnay’s new day

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Is this trite white an oak joke—or a wine that deserves a fresh look? By Josh Sens

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If you know your ABCs, you know those letters stand for Anything But Chardonnay, a stubborn consumer movement born in opposition to one of the world’s most widely produced wines.

What its adherents profess disdain for isn’t (let’s be clear here) the chardonnay grape itself, but the way they feel the varietal has been mistreated. The offending wines they have in mind are weighty, toasty whites, overwhelmed by oily notes of sandalwood and vanilla, and shot through with so much oak that drinking them leaves you with the kind of lacquered tongue you might get from licking an armoire.

Lovely, right?

These are the chardonnays of grotesque stereotype, often associated with California, particularly the Napa Valley. Like many caricatures, this one contains some truth. But it is not, by any stretch, even close to fair.

Though poorly represented in some quarters as a cocktail-hour staple for the clinky-drink crowd and a less-than-suave accompaniment to country-club cuisine, chardonnay has always been a versatile grape that finds wonderful expression around the globe, yielding striking, beautifully structured wines that combine sultry textures with bright, food-friendly acidic bite. This is famously true in Burgundy, France, the Old World vinicultural holy ground where chardonnay originated. But the same can also be said of such New World regions as the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where chardonnay now flourishes in fine form.

“There’s a reason winemakers refer to chardonnay as ‘a blank slate,’ ” says Ben Casteel, a second-generation winemaker at Bethel Heights Vineyards, a pioneering Willamette Valley chardonnay producer that released its first vintage in 1984. “It’s an extremely adaptable varietal that to a certain extent allows you to impose your will on it. It can produce big, delicious, unctuous wines, but also equally delicious wines that are bracing and steely and acidic and reflective of a very vivid sense of place.”

Like many local chardonnay makers, Casteel prefers to steer away from broad-stroke comparisons with chardonnays from Burgundy or Napa. Such blunt descriptions, he says, not only give short shrift to those other regions, but also blur the stylistic range and subtlety that make Willamette Valley chardonnay distinct.

Still, he recognizes that some reference points are useful.

As a general rule, in the cooler climate of the Willamette Valley fruit is picked earlier than it is in Napa, so it never reaches the same degree of ripeness. That alone encourages a leaner wine that lends itself more readily to food pairings and closely resembles white Burgundy. At the same time, that younger fruit also absorbs less oak, and in the Willamette Valley vintners tend to use less oak than they do in Napa to begin with, so the wines don’t wind up tasting like liquid furniture.

“Climate definitely plays a role, but so does culture,” says Shane Moore, head winemaker at Gran Moraine, a Willamette Valley stalwart that produces

two chardonnays per year. “We can get away with picking a little younger and using less oak because people expect it of us.

People wouldn’t necessarily expect that in Napa, but they’d look to us for a wine that you might consider more austere.”

It has taken time for those perceptions to take root. When Moore started making wine in 2004, he tasted through a flight of white burgundies with a mentor, who told him flat-out that chardonnay on par with the French original would never be produced in the United States. Moore believed him.

Not anymore.

“Nowadays there’s a lot of New World chardonnay that touches on that white burgundy level of quality,” Moore says.

“We’re not the only ones.”

But the region’s reputation is spreading fast. Among those helping to propel it is Josh Bergström, head winemaker at Bergström Wines, another heralded Willamette Valley chardonnay producer. Born and raised in Oregon, Bergström studied and honed his craft in Burgundy before returning to his home state to turn out chardonnay the Willamette Valley way.

At once flinty and food-friendly, the wines he makes pair wonderfully with seafood the day you buy them. But Bergström also suggests them as an investment, best left to age in the bottle for 10 or even 15 years.

To drink them at their peak while, say, slurping back fresh oysters, is to reinterpret your alphabet, for this admittedly oftabused wine turns out to have appealingly bracing capabilities.

TASTING NOTES Bergström 2016 Sigrid Chardonnay, $100 Yellow-gold in color, this complex wine plays out on the palate in notes of citrus and honeysuckle and makes a lovely marriage with crab, lobster and other shellfish.

Bethel Heights 2016 Casteel Chardonnay, $75 Hints of lemon mingle with a bracing salinity in this well-structured wine, which only gets better in the bottle with time. Besides seafood, it pairs deliciously with grilled pork.

Gran Moraine 2016 Yamhill-Carlton Chardonnay, $45 Sleek but structured, with a light, bright mouthfeel and summery hints of stone fruit.

Opposite page, clockwise from top left: the Bergström winery farms five estate vineyards totaling roughly 85 acres in northern Willamette Valley; Bergström’s Old Stones chardonnay boasts citrus-driven aromas and flavors; the Gran Moraine Vineyard, covering 210 acres, produces two chardonnays a year; its YamhillCarlton variety offers an aroma of mango, brioche and fennel seed; tours and tastings at the Gran Moraine facility are open to the public; Bethel Heights Vineyards, one of the valley’s pioneers, released its first chardonnay in 1984.

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sweet island retreat

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Visit the Sugar Beach resort on Saint Lucia, and you won’t want to leave. Maybe you won’t have to! By Rita Guarna

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Think twin mountain peaks can be intimidating?

Meet the Pitons. You’ll find these abrupt but comparatively diminutive volcanic spires (each about 2,500 feet) on the seacoast of the small island nation of Saint Lucia in the eastern Caribbean. They preside over the Sugar Beach Resort and Residences, a five-star Viceroy luxe property set within more than 100 acres of pristine rainforest—part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on the site of an 18th-century sugar plantation. (Hence the name.) And they’re just two of the many joys you’ll discover at Sugar Beach.

While the resort’s exterior pays homage to its colonial past, the interior—specifically its 96 guest rooms—boasts a crisp, modern aesthetic: white-onwhite décor from the walls and furnishings to the Egyptian bedding and sheer fabrics surrounding fourposter beds. Terraces, many with magnificent views, allow guests to commune with nature, while private plunge pools encourage all to soak their cares away.

But first you have to find the resort’s entrance amid the winding road with little signage. Once you locate the driveway heading into thick foliage, you’ll come upon an elegant plantation-style building, where you’ll be offered a welcome drink and tiny mobile phone that connects to your personal butler, who’s on call 24 hours a day. Need help opening a coconut? No problem. What about a spa appointment? Ditto.

With relaxation in mind, one of the first items on my to-do list included exploring the resort’s Rainforest Spa, designed by leading Caribbean architect Lane Pettigrew. A palm-leaf lined corridor leads to a tropical forest where you’ll find seven wooden treatment rooms on stilts. Yes, you’re in a tree house, where you’re not just looking up at the trees, you’re practically part of them. Here you’ll enjoy all-natural Saint Lucian treatments: Think coconut as an exfoliator for a body scrub and mashed banana as part of a facial’s wrinkle busting. There are plenty of services to choose from: facials and citrus peels to bamboo massage and seaweed wraps. My choice? I signed up for a deeptissue massage. Between all that kneading and the soothing sounds of trickling water, I felt the tension

wash away. I decided to celebrate my blissful state with some serious beach relaxation—one can blithely soak up the sun at Anse des Pitons, just down the hill.

OK, it’s a steep hill, but you can hitch a ride on one of the motorized tuk-tuks, the three-wheelers that were imported from Southeast Asia. And lest you worry about feeling too peckish to climb up the hill in search of a cool drink, chances are a beach attendant will appear with complimentary treats and iced tea. Once reinvigorated, you can paddleboard and pedal boat, all free. Snorkeling is free too, but the country tacks on a fee for a worthy cause: marine conservation.

While it’s easy to vow to never leave the resort, Saint Lucia itself is a delight. It has two airports with daily flights to and from the U.S. It’s northwest of Barbados and south of Martinique, and dropping those neighbors’ names should give you an idea of the kind of sunny, beachy ’hood we’re talking about.

Spend some time on this island and you won’t wonder why in its colonial past the French and British greedily snatched it from each other so many times.

Besides the rainforest and the iconic Pitons, this volcanic-formed paradise offers sparkling white beaches coexisting blissfully with quaint fishing villages. It’s the perfect backdrop for adventure, whether it’s a lofty zipline ride above the trees, a refreshing dip under a cascading waterfall, horseback saunters along the coast or snorkeling in turquoise waters. (You can climb nature trails on the Pitons too.) Sugar Beach isn’t far from “the Caribbean’s only drive-in volcano” at Sulphur Springs Park. It’s way more hissing fumaroles and spitting geysers than erupting magma, and the mineral-rich, exfoliating mud does a body good (as long as you don’t mind the smell of rotten eggs).

Saint Lucia is thought to have been settled first by Arawak Indians around 200 A.D., then the French arrived in the mid-1500s. The island became a nation when it won independence from Britain in 1979. In the centuries in between, influxes from Africa, Asia and the Americas contributed to its multicultural mix.

You can taste this tangy diversity in Saint Lucia’s eclectic cuisine. It makes full use of the fertile island’s

produce and seafood to serve up the best of farm(and sea)-to-table delights. From mouthwatering accra (salted fish cake) enjoyed at roadside stands to a magnificent mahi-mahi dinner at one of Sugar Beach’s fine restaurants, it’ll be love at first bite.

It turns out food plays a big part in the Sugar Beach experience, and if the mood strikes, you can nosh all day long. There’s breakfast at The Terrace and a leisurely lunch at the The Bayside, a stone’s throw from the pool and beach. The Palm Court offers afternoon tea and sunset cocktails, while The Cane Bar doubles as a specialty rum and sushi bar.

Libations such as the Lava Flow—a mix of aged rum, strawberry nectar, orange juice and mint leaves—and the Rosemary Mojito (white rum, mint, lime, rosemary syrup, brown sugar and seltzer) left us feeling refreshed and eager to try the bar bites.

The Great Room is the resort’s formal eatery, with fresh seafood and both Caribbean- and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The garlic-roasted sea bass with baby leeks and mussel-saffron hollandaise was a favorite. We ate there twice, and both times were divine.

Never want to leave? No problem! Invest in a piece of paradise and you can come back any time. Now you can own one of the hotel’s Beachfront Collection residences. Built by the award-winning Michaelis Boyd Associates, a British firm, these include fourbedroom homes with butler service, game rooms, Italian kitchens with Gaggenau and Miele appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Private reflection pools surround master bedrooms, rain showers grace bathrooms, and you can find virtually anything your hedonistic mind can conjure up. Residence owners have full access to the five-star service and facilities provided by the resort, including two floodlit tennis courts with certified pros, sailing and other water sports. Plus they’re offered a 15 percent discount on food and beverage purchases and spa treatments.

Imagine having a home base overlooking the pearly white sands of Sugar Beach and the Caribbean’s shimmery blue waves—with those up-closeand-personal Pitons cozily watching over you.

From top, left to right: accommodations at Sugar Beach Resort and Residences feature stunning views and luxury amenities, such as timber decks with expansive lounging areas for sunbathing or communing with nature. Enjoy local rums (the resort has a resident rummelier), spectacular waterfalls and delicious dishes, such as tuna tartare. Wake up in paradise to the promise of adventure and the call of crystal-clear waters.

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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.

JANE DOHERTY, JUPITER

Which spring collections are you most excited about?

Peter Millar’s colors are fabulous for South Florida. The Crown Collection and Summer Comfort are great to build a new wardrobe or add to an existing one.

What should a guy pack for a weekend getaway?

Performance shirts and shorts, 5-pocket jeans and a great quarter-zip. A Peter Millar swimsuit and cotton polo are also necessary, and don’t forget OluKai sandals or Riomar boat shoes. And you’ll need a Hook & Albert Weekender to pack everything in.

What’s the smartest “Going Out for Dinner” look?

Start with a great sportcoat and a Stenströms shirt paired with dress trousers or dark jeans from Citizens of Humanity. Finish with a pocket square and a great belt.

How do you style for Sunday Funday?

Casual yet pulled together. A short sleeve shirt from Robert Graham, Peter Millar shorts, a quarter-zip or lightweight sweater and OluKai footwear.

What fashion faux pas are many guys still making?

Pleated pants!

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ALAN CHAMBERS, WINTER PARK

Which spring collections are you most excited about?

I’m a huge fan of Canali’s silk, wool, linen blend sportcoats.

And a shoe guy at heart, I am in love with DiBianco. Their quality is unsurpassed.

What should a guy pack for a weekend getaway?

I always have a great pair of dark jeans by Citizens of Humanity. You can dress them up with a L.B.M. 1911 blazer or down with a white shirt and W. Kleinberg belt.

What’s the smartest “Going Out for Dinner” look?

A Samuelsohn or Hickey Freeman sportcoat paired with a Hiltl or Brax summerweight 5-pocket is a guaranteed head-turner.

How do you style for Sunday Funday?

I start with a sportcoat and work around that. I tend to go for a little whimsy—white Gardeur jeans, a green and white gingham made-to-measure shirt from Skip Gambert and John Craig Private Reserve navy blazer with blue suede Donald J Pliners.

What fashion faux pas are many guys still making?

I constantly notice men who look sloppy because of poorly fitting clothes.

DAVID STURM, WATERSIDE SHOPS, NAPLES

Which spring collections are you excited most about?

Canali—the jackets are soft and slightly tapered, and the wool, silk and linen blend is perfect for spring/summer.

And the trousers in wool and linen are a great complement.

What should a guy pack for a weekend getaway?

Every man should have the Hook & Albert Weekender, which transforms from a garment bag to a duffle. I don’t go anywhere without a navy blazer, a pocket square, J Brand French terry jeans, a Stenströms shirt, Magnanni slip-on shoes and a Michael’s swimsuit. I also never forget my Persol sunglasses.

What’s the smartest “Going Out for Dinner” look?

Hands down, it’s a John Craig Private Reserve suit with an Eton or Stenströms shirt.

How do you style for Sunday Funday?

I do Peter Millar performance shorts, a Johnnie O performance polo with a Martin Dingman stretch belt, a pair of Swims or OluKai flip-flops.

What fashion faux pas are many guys still making?

Most often I see men wearing pants that are too long.

DENISE TELLIS, WINTER PARK

Which spring collections are you most excited about?

Peter Millar’s style is fun but classic—they have a wonderful array of patterns, colors and fabrics.

What should a guy pack for a weekend getaway?

A navy blazer—which can be worn from day to night—a dark pair of denim, a nice tee, a polo and a button-up shirt.

These pair nicely with a stylish shoe.

What’s the smartest “Going Out for Dinner” look?

A fabulous tailored Sand sportcoat, a white crisp cotton shirt with contrasting color buttons and a 5-pocket pant that would complement the jacket and shirt buttons.

How do you style for Sunday Funday?

For boating or beaching, you can’t go wrong with Peter Millar swim trunks in one of the newest prints along with a coordinating crew tee or polo and a pair of Swims shoes. Layer this look with a windbreaker from Peter Millar for cooler days.

What fashion faux pas are many guys still making?

Men who wear clothing that’s too big for their physique.

DEBBIE MITCHELL, WINTER PARK

Which spring collections are you most excited about?

The fabrics of Samuelsohn and Canali sportcoats are wonderful, fresh and fun!

What should a guy pack for a weekend getaway?

I absolutely love the stretch Hiltl and Brax 5-pocket pants. The pants travel so well and are so comfortable.

What’s the smartest “Going Out for Dinner” look?

I would pair a L.B.M. jacket with a 5-pocket Peter Millar pant and a nice Eton shirt.

Add a Peter Millar cotton cashmere quarter-zip sweater if it’s a little chilly.

How do you style for Sunday Funday?

The colors in our Peter Millar shorts are fabulous. Pair them with a great colorful knit and a stretch belt, loafers and no socks.

What fashion faux pas are many guys still making?

When the sleeves of a suit or sportcoat are too long, or when pants are too long. I think a salesperson should be the one to tell customers how to dress appropriately, like buttoning the top button on a jacket, not the bottom or both.

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You saw the shots of our spring looks.

Here, you can see what happens “behind the scenes” as we work our way through the day of the photo shoot at the Naples Botanical Garden—setting the stage, adjusting the lighting, fixing makeup, trying different poses, goofing off a little and finally celebrating the end of a successful day of work. We hope you enjoy our little look behind the lens.

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