John Craig Spring/Summer 2024

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REDEFINE YOUR COMFORT ZONE

Embrace Maximum Movement and Perfect Fit

CONTENTS

spring/summer 2024

FEATURES

34 TELL YOUR COLOR STORY

You’ll look incredible celebrating the season’s biggest events in the hottest hues from John Craig’s spring line up.

58 A GREAT COURSE RETURNS

Anyone who played Long Island’s legendary Lido knows that nothing will ever be the same—except a new layout in Wisconsin.

68 LITTLE PARTY NEVER KILLED NOBODY...

John Craig celebrates the grand opening of the new store in Ocala and the grand reopening at Waterside Shops in Naples.

72 READY FOR EVERYTHING

We asked our style gurus at John Craig Harbourside Place in Jupiter to pick their favorite spring outfits.

DEPARTMENTS

DRESSED FOR PARADISE

John Craig has all you need for the show, the trip, the date and the meeting. We are always prepared, which means you are too.

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20 Memo

At John Craig, we make you look great for the most important events in your life.

23 The John Craig Guide

Citizens of Humanity denim…our favorite restaurants…Protetta catchalls…and more!

28 The Techie

These high-tech toys may not be true necessities, but need schmeed—we want ’em!

30 Auto

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck puts a charge in the electric pickup industry.

40 The Leading Man British actor Robert Pattinson is going to be famous his way, not yours—and he’ll dress accordingly.

62 Seaworthy

These days success in the yachting industry has a new ingredient: sustainable practices to help save the planet.

64 Pursuits

Live out those underwater explorer dreams with your own personal vessel, the ultimate in undersea luxury travel.

66 Grooming

Bags under your eyes tell the world you’ve been up all night— even when you haven’t. Here’s some help.

On the cover:

Suit by Canali, shirt by Stenströms, pocket square by Edward Armah, belt by L.E.N.

JOHN CRAIG

theMEMO

Dear Friends,

As we curate the spring 2024 issue of John Craig magazine, spring is simply a hope to which we are clinging. Current temperatures are chilly for us thin-blooded Floridians, and we find ourselves longing for what lies ahead: shorts, sun, sand, highs in the 70s and lows in the 60s. Our hope is keeping us warm and motivated as our stores begin the great annual migration of clothing and colors.

We have transitioned from making our Christmas lists to the reality of the beautiful spring fashion that is arriving daily. Opening the clothing boxes from Canali, Jack Victor, Castangia and Sartorio is like unearthing a hidden garden full of life and possibilities. Our stores, like the blooming landscape around us, are transitioning from the warmth and earthiness of fall to the pastels and cool offerings that will take us through spring and summer. As it is in nature, so it is in fashion. Seasons come and go.

At John Craig, clothes are far more than the means to an end. We aren’t just a business selling a product to consumers. We never have been. We never will be. John Craig is a design house with a passion for making life better for those we love. Every “buy” we make at the markets we attend in New York, Dallas and Chicago is focused on a vision. Our vision is to help our friends and customers succeed, stand out, create lasting memories, and feel and look their very best.

Every season as we pick what will hang in our stores and eventually accompany you in the everyday or to the most important events in your life, we daydream. We daydream of you walking your daughter down the aisle in a custom Samuelsohn tuxedo with a crisp white Eton shirt, Dion bow tie and DiBianco loafer. We dream about the golf trip you will take with your college buddies and imagine you in a classic outfit by Peter Millar or one of Greyson’s funky polos. We dream about your weekly date night and the L.B.M. jacket you will put on over your Emanuel Berg shirt and Brax five pocket pants accessorized with a Magnanni suede shoe and belt and Edward Armah reversible pocket round.

Sure, we sell clothes. But, we prefer to think of what we do as putting the icing on the proverbial cake of your most cherished memories, from the mundane to the milestone. As we always say, it’s about relationship for us. Our relationship with you is important. It’s been the foundation on which Craig DeLongy has built this company.

John Craig will be 28 years old on March 2, and our gift is each of you. Thank you for making us look so good every time you walk into a boardroom, courtroom, restaurant or wherever your busy life takes you. We have literally got your back for every occasion.

Celebrity stylist and fashion designer Rachel Zoe so aptly said, “Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” This season, let us once again help you say who you are. From our trunk shows and custom clothing to a quick shirt on the go, trust your friends at John Craig. We are ready for your visit with a water, or a bourbon, in hand.

Happy Spring,

Craig DeLongy, Blair DeLongy Sanchez and the John Craig Team

JOHNCRAIGCLOTHIER.COM

WINTER PARK, 407.629.7944

132 Park Avenue South

Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

THIRD STREET, NAPLES, 239.434.2115

1258 Third Street South

Monday–Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

SAWGRASS VILLAGE, PONTE VEDRA, 904.686.1501

280 Village Main Street, #950

Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

HARBOURSIDE PLACE, JUPITER, 561.406.6858

135 Breakwater Court

Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

WATERSIDE SHOPS, NAPLES, 239.596.5374

5555 Tamiami Trail North, Suite G15

Monday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

THE EQUESTRIAN HOTEL, OCALA 352.647.9090

8510 NW 17th Lane

Monday–Thursday: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday–Saturday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Editor In Chief RITA GUARNA

Creative Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO

Fashion Director BLAIR DELONGY

Style Director ALAN CHAMBERS

Senior Associate Editor DARIUS AMOS

Assistant Editor KIRSTEN MEEHAN

Contributing Editors HALEY LONGMAN, DONNA ROLANDO

Contributing Photographers ABBY LIGA PHOTOGRAPHY, GREG HINSDALE

Group Publisher LIZETTE CHIN

Associate Publisher CHARLES GARONE

Production Manager FERN MESHULAM

Advertising Services Director JACQUELYNN FISCHER

Production Artist CHRIS FERRANTE

Accounting KASIE CARLETON, URSZULA JANECZKO, BRUCE LIBERMAN, STEVEN RESNICK

Published By

Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN

President & CEO MARK DOWDEN

Senior Vice Presidents LIZETTE CHIN, RITA GUARNA

Vice Presidents NIGEL EDELSHAIN, THOMAS FLANNERY, NOELLE HEFFERNAN, MARIA REGAN,

JOHN CRAIG

theGUIDE

ELEGANCE Is Back

With its upscale class and elegance, its Franco-Vietnamese fusion cuisine and its French design and taste, Le Colonial restaurant is a blast from the past. Coowners Joe King and Rick Wahlstedt have taken their passion for fine dining and brought it here to Naples. Sit for dishes like roasted salmon, yellow chicken curry, spicy shrimp stir-fry and more apps, entrées and shareable plates. While Le Colonial is set on a beachfront and in a town square environment, it harkens back to a much different time and place: the French Indochina colony of the early 20th century. And while it might seem like class and style, like French Indochina, are things of the past, they’ve made a spectacular comeback at Le Colonial.

Le Colonial, 457 5th Ave. S., Naples, 239.372.9700; naples.lecolonial.com

A Seat at the NEW LATIN TABLE

Tradition

Jeans for BODY & SOUL

Since its founding in Los Angeles in 2003, Citizens of Humanity has had a higher calling. This is a denim line with a soul. Founder Jerome Dahan believed in being a good corporate citizen and minimizing the brand’s environmental footprint—and over the years they’ve invested in technologies to do just that. But don’t be fooled into thinking that’s the whole story. Equal to the company’s commitment to sustainability is its focus on quality without compromise.

Case in point: Before they’re on your body, each pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans passes through the hands of at least 40 skilled craftspeople. So, try on their new five-pocket stretch jeans. They’ll feel good on your body and on your soul. They come in a bunch of cool colors and are calling for you at John Craig.

The A–Z list

John Craig, Current and Carter & Finley are proud to feature more than 75 designer brands! Visit us to find your favorites and discover new collections.

AG

ALAN PAINE

ANDERSON’S BELTS

ATELIER MUNRO

BALLIN

BLUE INDUSTRY

BRACKISH

BRAX

CADDIS

CALDER

CANALI

CARROT & GIBBS

CASTANGIA

DIBIANCO

DL1961

EDWARD ARMAH

EMANUEL BERG

ETON

EYEBOBS

FAHERTY

FRADI

GREYSON

HAGEN

JACK BLACK

JACK VICTOR

JACOB COHEN

JOHNNIE-O

KENTON MICHAEL

KITON

L.E.N.

L.B.M. 1911

MAGNANNI

MANTO

A CATCHALL FOR ALL

MARTIN DINGMAN

MAURIZIO BALDASSARI

M-CLIP

MEYER

MICHAEL’S

MIZZEN + MAIN

OLUKAI

PAIGE

PANTHERELLA

PERSOL

PESCAROLO

PETER MILLAR

PIG & HEN

POLO BY RALPH

LAUREN

PT TORINO

ROBERT BARAKETT

ROBERT GRAHAM

ROBERT JENSEN

SAMUELSOHN

SAND

SANTONI

SARTORIO SAXX

SECRID

SMATHERS & BRANSON STENSTRÖMS

STONE ROSE

WATERVILLE W.KLEINBERG

ZANELLA

It takes time to amass the perfect cigar collection, and plenty of space is dedicated to properly store and preserve each one. Why then would one settle on an ordinary ash tray? Whether you smoke at home or with friends at a cigar bar, choose an extraordinary catchall tray from Protetta to complete the overall experience. Protetta uses Italian-inspired art and design to create beautiful pieces that reflect a cigar smoker’s personal experiences and travels. Each tray is made of porcelain and zinc alloy, ensuring elegance, style and durability—everything this celebrated pastime exudes. Pro tip: When you’re not using it for cigars, use a Protetta catchall to hold your key fob, watch, phone and more! Check out Protetta’s newest styles at protetta.com.

LEAVE IT TO THE EXPERTS

PETER MILLAR

The Jupiter Grill might be new to the area, but it’s the product of savvy restaurant biz pros. Accomplished restaurateur Dave Magrogan, CEO/founder of The Jupiter Grill, has the chops—and steaks—to make Jupiter’s new gem a success. Executive Chef Paul Niedermann won respect as a winner of Hell’s Kitchen So, what have they created? Think classic coastal steakhouse with an upscale, modern approach. Think elevated cocktails, premium wines and prime steak and seafood for a discerning palate. Whether it’s a pilot, a surgeon or a restaurateur, you want experienced people in charge. The team at The Jupiter Grill is just that. Your stomach is in good hands. The Jupiter Grill, Harbourside Place, 149 Soundings Ave., Jupiter, 561.768.9582; thejupitergrill.com

Ready to SET SAIL

Some sports draw larger crowds, and others have more pageantry. But only one can claim the title of the oldest continuous competition in international sport: America’s Cup. The 37th installation of this prestigious yachting event takes place in Barcelona with a racing period that begins Aug. 22, 2024.

Six squads from across the globe, will be vying for a spot in the bestof-seven match-race finals, set for October. The defending champion is Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, which sailed to victory in 2021. Held every four years since 1851, the competition was originally called the “Hundred Guinea Cup.”

After the New York Yacht Club sailed to victory in the inaugural event, the race was renamed after the winning boat, “America.”

Ask Mr. Etiquette

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

I’ve always been told that the belt you wear should match your shoes. Does this still hold true?

—Wondering in Winter Park

Generally speaking the dressier the outfit, the closer the shoes and the belt should match. When wearing a suit, the belt should match the shoes in color, texture and leather finish. Dress shoes also require a belt that has a dress buckle. The more casual the outfit, the more freedom you have in matching the belt. If you’re wearing jeans, corduroys or cotton pants, have a little fun! But don’t get too crazy. Keep it chic and tonal so that the colors complement the overall outfit rather than the shoe. Exotic skins such as buffalo, crocodile, ostrich and alligator all have textured finishes that go great with jeans. Jean belts should be wider than a dress belt and have a more interesting buckle.

Roof With A VIEW

Could this be the perfect dining experience? The 1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop on Ponte Vedra Beach looks out onto the ocean, with indoor/outdoor seating on the second and third floors of this new venue at Sawgrass Marriott’s Cabana Beach Club. We can tell you that the view is spectacular, but here’s the proof: On a clear day, the view from the rooftop bar stretches north to Jacksonville Beach and even beyond. The menu is equally impressive and features fresh seafood, small plates, elevated cocktails and wines. But whether you dine downstairs or head to the roof for a cocktail, or both, the experience is unforgettable. It could be perfect…but stop by and decide for yourself.

1912 Ocean Bar & Rooftop, 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach, 904.373.2063;

1912oceanbarandrooftop.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. All shows below take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless noted.

WINTER PARK

March 1–2: Samuelsohn, Camessi, L.E.N. Belts, DiBianco Shoes

CURRENT

March 8–10: Atelier Munro, Pastori Shoes

April 12–14: Atelier Munro

PONTE VEDRA

March 15: John Craig Private Reserve, Atelier Munro, Stenströms, DiBianco Shoes

March 16: Canali, Castangia, Emanuel Berg, Samuelsohn, DiBianco Shoes

March 17: Canali, Castangia, Emanuel Berg, Samuelsohn, L.E.N. Belts, DiBianco Shoes

JUPITER

March 21–23: Canali, Samuelsohn, John Craig Private Reserve, Emanuel Berg, Atelier Munro, DiBianco Shoes

March 23: L.E.N. Belts, DiBianco Shoes

DOWNTOWN NAPLES

March 6: Canali, Camessi

OCALA

March 21: John Craig Private Reserve

WATERSIDE SHOPS NAPLES

March 4–5: Canali

The

Gadgets & GEAR

1YOU’RE THE ACTION STAR

There’s handheld, and then there’s handheld You can close the Insta360 Go 3 in the palm of your hand with room to spare, but that only enhances this camera’s quality. The Go 3 is a true action camera that weighs just 35 grams and provides an ultra-wide POV and 2.7K quality shots. Its 360-degree horizon lock and top-of-the-line Flowstate stabilization mean that this device is coming with you on any adventure, and will make you look great doing it. It’s small enough to be mounted almost literally anywhere, and it’s also voice-activated—you can start filming via verbal command alone. $380

2 COAST WITH THE BEST

prescription reading glasses with a swipe of your fingers. $850.

5IN

FULL SWING

The technique, skill and physics that go into a good golf swing are unmatched. Luckily, you can up your own game with Rapsodo Golf’s newest offering to the launch monitor market. The MLM2PRO is portable, powerful and precise. It also delivers stats to the palm of your hand for the ultimate in convenience and total ease of sharing. Anything from carry axis to the ball’s spin rate is recorded and delivered to your phone. $700.

6TWO-IN-FUN

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

Need to get around fast in the city but can’t stand lugging around a full-sized bike? We’ve got the solution. Speedway Mini 4 Pro Electric Scooter is light and quick. At only 36 pounds and able to reach speeds of up to 28 miles per hour, this ride will get you where you need to go quickly and without the fuss of peddling. The folding handlebars also make it easy to pick up, move around and store. This will make your commute a breeze and turn heads when you pass by. $1,049.

3 SKY’S THE LIMIT

If you’ve always wanted to try out drone flight but can’t find the time to get a license for one, you’re in luck. DJI’s new Mini Pro 4 drone is small enough that anyone can take it for a spin, licensed or not. It weighs only 249 grams and folds up to fit in most bags. Video quality comes through at a crisp 1080p. With two battery pack options and technology designed to keep the craft away from obstacles, this is a great opportunity to take yourself to the sky. $960.

4 THINK ABOUT THE OPTICS

You might have heard some buzz about these shades before, but the 32 North Glasses have only recently exploded onto the main stage. These glasses boast one-ofa-kind, patented pixelated liquid crystal lenses, which are capable of changing their optical properties at your command. If that sounds like science fiction, it basically is: Using Bluetooth technology, you can toggle the lenses themselves between sunglasses and non-

Nothing kills a vibe or a workflow like a mess of wires from multiple chargers. Plus, untangling the resulting Gordian Knot of cables isn’t what we call fun, or a good use of your time. Streamline all that down and make it sleek with Satechi’s 2-in-1 Headphone Stand with Wireless Charger. Charge your AirPods Max in style, and toss on your iPhone to get some juice at the same time. The stainless-steel arm is durable and stylish and will elevate an office or a gaming set up alike. $80.

7ONE TO MARVEL

Who doesn’t want to be cinematic superhero Tony Stark?

The projection interface in the Iron Man movies is tantalizing, but not something we can see in reality—or is it? Humane’s AI Pin begs to differ. This device has all the functions of a smartphone, but instead of a screenbased interface, you interact with it via projections, voice commands and gesture. Its AI-powered environment aims to do everything from managing your schedule to improving your health and eating habits, integrating seamlessly into your everyday life without a screen to contain it. $700.

8 ROCK THE BOAT

If you’re really digging rowing workouts but not feeling the waves, the Sunny Health & Fitness Wooden Water Rowing Machine should be the first place you look. This rower offers both dynamic resistance and six different water resistance levels. It also boasts high-tech Bluetooth connectivity and tracking options. Not only will it graph your fitness progress and goals on your smart phone, but you can also access hundreds of trainer-led workouts and fitness programs. $700.

6

The AGECyberBEGINS

Tesla’s long-awaited Cybertruck puts a charge in the electric pickup industry.

Remember when the original “Cybertruck vs. Ford F-150” video went viral five years ago? That was when Tesla CEO Elon Musk first convinced us that his new double-take-worthy electric truck could outmuscle the toughest gas-powered pickup. But thanks to the pandemic and its ensuing supply-chain delays, mass production of the eye-popping vehicle was put on hold—until now. The first buyers took delivery of their long-awaited Cybertrucks late last year, and now intrigued consumers are lining up to get their hands on one.

Though Ford as well as upstart companies like Rivian have

already hit the market with their electric pickups, Tesla believes the Cybertruck was worth the wait. There are two trims offered for 2024: a 600-horsepower, dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model and the mighty Cyberbeast, an 845-horsepower, tri-motor truck. Each comes with a nearly dent- and bullet-proof body, and engineers claim the windows are unbreakable. They also suggest that the most powerful version has a range of about 340 miles on full charge and a zeroto-60 acceleration of 2.6 seconds. Performance numbers, of course, are expected from Tesla, whose sedans and sport models have been

Despite its unique shape and styling, the Tesla Cybertruck falls into the pick-up class. Beneath the rear panel is a flatbed with enough space for luggage, golf bags, camping gear and much more!

long celebrated in the industry for their speed and efficiency.

The interior design also lives up to the Tesla name. Instead of a dashboard full of gauges, buttons and levers, the minimalistic cabin has a horizontally mounted 18.5-inch touchscreen where all controls and displays appear. Those in the back (the truck seats up to six passengers) have access to a 9.4-inch touchscreen for adjusting climate and entertainment settings.

But how does this vehicle compare with classic pickups? Indeed, the Cybertruck falls into the category despite its unique shape and

angles, which make it look like it’s straight out of a 1980s sci-fi film. Beneath the retractable rear panel is a 6-by-4-foot flatbed that hauls everything from luggage to golf bags to camping gear. Have a small boat? This Tesla can tow about 11,000 pounds, whereas Ford’s electric trucks reportedly max out at 8,500 pounds. If hitching a trailer or driving on rugged terrain isn’t a concern, you can wait for the 2025 model year, when Tesla expects to introduce a rear-wheel-drive version of the Cybertruck.

The 2024 Cybertruck starts at around $80K.

TELL YOUR COLOR STORY

You’ll look incredible celebrating the season’s biggest events in the hottest hues from John Craig’s colorful spring lineup. Photography by ABBY

Loving Lavender

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Top row: sportcoats and paisley tie by Canali, tie by Italo Ferretti, solid shirt by Eton, quarter-zip by Peter Millar, striped shirt by Stenströms.

Bottom row: polo and swim trunks by Greyson, pocket square by Carrot & Gibbs, belt by L.E.N.

HAGEN CARMEL,CA

SIMPLY STYLISH SHIRTINGS

Leading Man

Dior

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Suits HIMSELF

British actor Robert Pattinson is going to be famous his way, not yours— and he’ll dress accordingly.

Robert Pattinson’s road to household-name status is one of the stranger ones to have been seen in Hollywood in recent decades. Born in London in 1986 and encouraged by his father at 13 to join a theatre club to overcome shyness, he made his film debut in 2005’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . After spending 2008 to 2012 as a staple in any teenaged girl’s poster collection with his portrayal of brooding vampire Edward Cullen in The Twilight film series, Pattinson seemed to vanish from the spotlight as he focused on smaller parts in smaller movies and immersed himself firmly in the arthouse.

He collaborated twice with legendary horror director David Cronenberg, bringing critical recognition to both of them but not much mainstream attention, and once with cinema giant Werner Herzog. He played niche roles in biopics and strange parts in historical dramas.

It wasn’t until 2017 that Pattinson popped up as a boldface name again, starring in the crime thriller Good Time directed by the then-rising Safdie brothers, who would win an Independent Spirit Award for their masterpiece Uncut Gems two years later. After that, he took the lead role in the highly acclaimed A24 movie The Lighthouse, directed by

Robert Eggers, and then in the dense, hypnotic Tenet, directed by Christopher Nolan. At last, in 2022, he stepped into one of the most iconic roles an actor can try: Bruce Wayne and his vigilante alter ego Batman, in Matt Reeves’s take on the caped crusader, The Batman, which cemented Pattinson’s place back among Hollywood’s must-watch actors. Even as he embraces the limelight again, Pattinson’s style has remained eccentric, his tastes eclectic and his personality enigmatic. (Look how we used three “e——c” adjectives and didn’t even say “erotic”—though Pattinson, who is engaged to English actress-singer-songwriter Suki Waterhouse, was once called by Vanity Fair “the most handsome man in the world.”) Whether it’s tossing a suit jacket over a track suit at the 2019 “High Life” premiere or walking through the 2018’s New York Film Festival in an outfit that gave a nod to British private-school uniforms, this actor pushes expectations every time he’s in front of a camera. He mixes street clothes with sleek high fashion, the highly tailored with the loose and baggy, and keeps it all in the same dark, neutral palette—an unconscious hommage, perhaps, to his time spent playing teenage vampires and brooding superheroes alike.

—Kirsten Meehan

Suit by Canali, shirt by Stenströms, pocket square by Edward Armah, belt by L.E.N.

Dressed for PARADISE

John Craig has all you need for the show, the trip, the date and the meeting. We are always prepared, which means you are too.

Photography by GREG HINSDALE

Shot on location in NAPLES, FLA.

This page: sportcoat by Canali, shirt by Emanuel Berg, reversible pocket square by Edward Armah, five-pocket pants by Brax, shoehorn by Concord. Opposite page: jacket by Peter Millar, polo by Jack Victor; fivepocket pants by Paige.

This page: sportcoat and shirt by Etro, pocket square by R. Hanauer, fivepocket pants by Collection by Citizens of Humanity, belt by Anderson’s, shoes by Peter Millar. Opposite page: striped shirt by Stenströms, jeans by Citizens of Humanity.

This page: sportcoat by Castangia, shirt by Etro, belt by L.E.N., reversible pocket round by Edward Armah, five-pocket pants by Brax. Opposite page: shirt by Calder, cashmere sweater by Stenströms, pants by Collection by Peter Millar.

This page: long sleeve polo by Greyson, bathing suit by Peter Millar. Opposite page: V-neck by Collection by Peter Millar, drawstring jogger by Paige.

This page: jacket by Sartorio, knit polo by Jack Victor, pocket square by Edward Armah, pants by Meyer, belt by L.E.N. Opposite page: dinner jacket by Etro, shirt by Jack Victor, pocket square by R. Hanauer, pants by Zanella.

A Great Course RETURNS

Anyone who played Long Island’s legendary Lido knows that nothing will ever be the same—except a new layout in Wisconsin. By Everett Potter

It’s a true story with a touch of fable. In 1917, C.B. Macdonald, the father of American golf course architecture, completed a course by the ocean on Long Island that many regarded as the greatest ever built. A masterwork of artistry and engineering, the Lido was the outgrowth of creative earth moving that transformed a flat swath of terrain into a wondrous, rumpled playground. Its greens were enormous. Its bunkers were expansive and beguiling. Its fairways heaved and fell with brows and hollows. Many of its holes were what are known as templates, iconic designs that have been mimicked at myriad properties around the world.

For years, the Lido flourished. But eventually, smacked by stiff financial headwinds after World War II, the course shuttered. Its acreage was repurposed as a naval base. Closing, though, did little to dim the Lido’s reputation. If anything, absence bolstered its renown. As decades passed, the course acquired a near-mythic aura, becoming golf’s version of the lost city of Atlantis. Golf buffs spoke of it in reverent tones.

Some became so giddy they wondered aloud: What if the Lido could be recreated?

Get this: It has been.

Late last year, the first nine of 18 holes opened on a faithful reproduction of the Lido. The full routing will be ready for play this spring. The new course is not a mere homage to the original; it’s an exacting replica. Every wrinkle of the layout has been recreated to within inches of the Macdonald design. There’s one big difference, though. The reborn Lido is not on Long Island. It’s situated in the sand barrens in the center of Wisconsin.

Resurrecting the Lido had been a group effort, led by Michael and Chris Keiser, siblings with an impeccable golf pedigree. Their father, Mike Keiser, developed Bandon Dunes on the southern coast of Oregon, a pioneering resort that awakened the golf industry to a Field of Dreams approach; it proved that if you built courses in re-

mote locations, people would come, provided that the golf was great.

Following in their father’s footsteps, the Keiser brothers became golf developers, devoted to building the kind of classic courses that purists are willing to travel far to play.

No course fits that profile better than the Lido, which sits in the small town of Nekoosa, roughly two-and-half hours from Milwaukee.

“If this were just a very nice golf course lost to history, we’d have no interest in rebuilding it,” Michael Keiser has said of the project. “But the Lido was truly exceptional. Therefore, anything we build that’s not in that upper echelon, we can only blame ourselves.”

To help give the Lido its new Midwest incarnation, the Keisers hired the celebrated architect Tom Doak, whose designs have peppered World Top 100 lists for decades. Doak, in turn, relied on detailed historical documentation of the Lido, including 3D computer models based on photographs and other renderings.

A round at the Lido will double as a kind of trip through time, allowing golfers to experience the beauty and strategic challenges of a masterpiece conceived more than a century ago. Like its defunct doppelgänger, the reborn Lido will test players with such template holes as the Biarritz, a long par-3 defined by a deep gully running horizontally through its green. It will also feature an Eden hole, a short par-3 with a teardrop-shaped green guarded jealously by bunkers; a par-4 known as an Alps hole for the mountainous rise that creates a blind approach shot; and a punchbowl par-4 with a concave green ringed by dunes. No detail has been overlooked. The routing even has been oriented so that golfers will face the same prevailing winds they would have faced on Long Island.

The Lido sits across the road from Sand Valley, a popular golf resort developed by the Keiser brothers, and though it will operate as a private course, limited tee times will be set aside for resort guests.

Be forewarned: Those slots will be snatched up fast.

Seaworthy

The Earth MAKES WAVES

These days success in the yachting industry has a new key ingredient: sustainable practices to help save the planet.

From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive to the way we throw things out, the trend is clear: We’re all trying to reduce our “footprint” and thus help assure a future for the environment we cherish. And the superyacht community is no exception. Manufacturers appeal to the “green,” eco-conscious conscience of consumers, and consumers respond. A few cases in point:

• The power. Just as auto engineers have developed electric and hybrid systems to replace fully fossil-fuel-burning combustion engines, so have many boat manufacturers. Hybrid yachts are becoming commonplace, as builders research propulsion that requires zero gas consumption—many yachts are now equipped with solar power and sails, for example. And high-profile yachtsmen are taking notice. Take Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso, who this year had a Sunreef 60 Eco equipped with 1,800 square feet of solar panels that help power electric engines.

• Smart construction. Lightweight materials have long been required for speed, but maritime racing isn’t for everyone. These days, many people seek boats made with lighter materials simply because less weight means less fuel burned. For hull construction, builders are relying more on materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum, both lightweight when compared with steel. That’s not to say steel doesn’t factor into an eco-friendly design: It’s highly reusable and often employed—along with other sustainable materials such as wood and cork—for yacht decking. Manufacturers like Steeler consider this during construction, making sure many parts can easily be recycled when the boats are taken out of service and dismantled.

• The feel-good factor. Whether on deck or

below it, we’re used to the good life. This means designing a yacht interior that not only meets all of our needs, but also exceeds style expectations. Tech gear going into today’s yachts is often environmentally friendly. Newcastle Marine built the 129-foot Safira with energy-saving LED lighting as well as reclaimed oak, remnant stone and Esthec (a reusable alternative for teak) for interior cabinets and exterior decks. Other sustainable accessory ideas include air-conditioning systems with eco-modes, insulation upgrades to decrease fuel consumption and black-water treatment systems to reduce waste.

• Second-hand, not second best. Boaters are discovering that a refurbished yacht can often be just as good as the latest and greatest. When you consider a superyacht like a home, it’s a canvas for renovations and remodels. Compared with building a yacht from scratch, revamping a yacht reduces landfill waste (a properly disposed of boat can cost an owner up to $40,000 as tons of hull material can sit for years) and requires fewer resources. In addition, you’re in charge of what goes into the rebuild, meaning that you can select items that are cost-effective, eco-friendly and technologically advanced. And just as with rebuilding a classic car, there’s a sentimental value to honoring a yacht’s history and overall coolness.

• Togetherness. There’s collective action being taken by builders, owners and governments to promote sustainability. Boating associations around the globe, including the International Maritime Organization, are pushing for stricter laws governing emissions—sulphur, specifically—around certain ports. And shipbuilders are now required to reduce emissions of nitric oxide, a major polluter from large vessels. Superyacht industry leaders even created the nonprofit Water Revolution Foundation, whose members are committed to the sustainable consumption of natural resources.

SUB CONSCIOUS?

Live out those underwater explorer dreams with your own personal vessel, the ultimate in undersea luxury travel.

Talk about going deep. Rumor has it that the next wave in high-end personal travel may be, as the song says, “Under the Sea.” Don’t be surprised if you’re soon hearing a lot about luxury submersibles, alias personal submarines—spaceship-like vessels for adventure seekers who want to explore the depths of the ocean on their own time (and their own dime). This may be the hottest up-and-coming hobby of the world’s wealthiest oh-point-one percent.

One noteworthy submersible is the Nemo 2. No relation to the famous fish (and well clear of 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney), this Nemo hails from Breda in The Netherlands via the submersible manufacturer U-Boat Worx. The Dutch company produces a range of these high-tech (and pricey) models for personal oceanic exploration. The award-winning Nemo 2 is among the best in its fleet, and it’s the world’s lightest-weight sub at 5,510 pounds.

The 360-degree-view Nemo 2 comfortably seats two. Its futuristic structure has a relatively small footprint—at about 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide, it requires less storage space on your dock than a pair of jet skis. It can operate for up to eight hours before it needs to return to land, and can be deployed from that dock or from a yacht. Thanks to a clever lifting point, Nemo also can be towed behind your SUV for easy transport to the beach. Can you imagine

the looks you’ll get on the road with Nemo at the rear, looks of envy—and perhaps utter confusion?

This bad boy can submerge to 330 feet for the ultimate diving experience you won’t get with your average scuba-dive. And there’s no scuba suit or mask required, since the Nemo comes with its own oxygen tank.

Some features can be personalized. For example, you can choose your color, upgrade with a lights package to pimp out your ride and/or treat yourself to the optional sonar package, which helps improve visibility in less-than-ideal underwater conditions.

But before you get behind the wheel—actually, the steerer looks more like a cutting-edge video-game controller—you’ll need to learn how to operate the thing so you don’t feel like a fish out of water. U-Boat Worx requires its Nemo customers to enroll in its certified training course, which entails 12 days of full-time training at the company’s Sub Center facility in Curaçao. Complete the course, and you’ll get the keys to your brand-new vehicle.

The price for this intrepid fathom-buster? Oh, just $1,060,800. The sub isn’t in production just yet until demand for the product is met, but it’ll happen. So get excited and get in line. Perhaps you’ve always been a person of unsuspected depths.

GLAMOUR & GOOD TIMES

THIRD STREET SOUTH

DON’T LOOK SO TIRED

Bags under your eyes tell the world you’ve been up all night—even when you haven’t.

Along with fine lines and wrinkles, under-eye bags are among the most common skincare concerns that come with age. They’re often caused by a weakening in the muscles that support the eyelid, or by a simple gathering of fluid. Fortunately, this swelling is very rarely a sign of a more serious medical concern, but that doesn’t mean you need to accept the change. Here are options for packing up those under-eye bags and shipping them off for good.

Changed habits

One of the quickest ways to de-puff in general is to cut back on salt. High-sodium diets cause you to retain more water and therefore lead to swelling. To further prevent this fluid retention, you might also experiment with adding an extra pillow when you sleep—a slight incline can reduce fluid accumulation in your face. Be aware of your seasonal allergies and make an effort to remove allergens where you can, as inflammation and congestion from allergies can make eye bags worse. Hay fever, dust and household pets are all common causes of eye swelling and irritation. A habit to get into may be the trendy “face yoga,” which recommends light massaging and palpating of problem areas to encourage fluid movement and blood flow. And, as always, sufficient sleep is your ally— just as common wisdom suggests, eye bags can be exacerbated by simple fatigue.

Topicals

If you’re looking for a quick solution, something as simple as a cool compress will do wonders in the short term. For more lasting results, there is a wealth of skincare research that aims specifically to firm and smooth the under-eye area. Some experts’ go-to ingredient for this is caffeine. An effective vasoconstrictor, caffeine constricts blood vessels, which in turn reduces fluid accumulation. Many eye creams are packed full of caffeine for this reason, but you can pick up concentrated serums that claim faster results. Anti-aging staple retinol is also a common solution for an eye-bag problem, as are the current rising stars of the skincare world, peptides. Both of these ingredients encourage collagen production, which tightens and smooths skin, and are infused in many products you can pick up on your own time.

Injectables

The stigma around fillers has been waning in recent years, as it should—these procedures are safe, quick, effective and can be reversed if the patient isn’t happy with the results. Dermal fillers involve a medical professional injecting filler material, usually jelly-like hyaluronic acid, under the skin. In the case of under-eye bags, this method smooths and fills out the hollow where fluid gathers. The results of fillers are immediate but not permanent; effects last from six to 12 months, then touch-ups are required. Fillers also need very little recovery time.

As with any cosmetic medical procedures, injectable fillers are not free from risk, but nearly all of these can be mitigated as long as you choose an experienced, licensed professional.

Surgery

If touch-ups don’t sound appealing to you, there is also a permanent surgical solution to under-eye bags. A lower eyelid lift, also called a blepharoplasty, involves surgically removing excess fat, muscle and skin to redefine the shape of the eye. This is an invasive surgery that can take several hours, with a recovery period of at least 10 to 14 days. Before you opt for an operation, it is important to consult with your primary-care doctor and be aware of your own eye health, including any problems with vision, tear production or glaucoma. However, a blepharoplasty can totally banish the drooping and puffiness that cause eye bags.

Little Party NEVER KILLED NOBODY…

2023 was a year of expansion for John Craig. In September, we opened a stunning new store in the posh Equestrian Hotel on the 11,000-acre World Equestrian Center complex in Ocala, Florida.

The Equestrian is our eighth location, and more than 100 of our friends and neighbors joined us for the ribbon cutting and grand opening party.

The first week of December we celebrated the grand reopening of a much larger space in the Waterside Shops in Naples. It was another night where our loyal friends and customers helped us christen the new space that is double the square footage of the previous location and has yet to see a slow day.

We owe everything to the people who trust us every day to outfit them and are the secret to our ongoing success.

Ready for EVERYTHING

We asked our resident style gurus at John Craig Clothier in Jupiter to pick their favorite your spring

MAUREEN GROGAN, CLOTHING CONSULTANT

Date Night:

Date night should be anything but mundane, so show your partner you care starting with the new sand-colored Atelier Munro sportcoat. It’s weather versatile for cooler spring temps and the summer sun. Pair it with a dark wash DL1961 stretch denim jean. Give your ensemble interest by adding a shirt from Etro. Etro makes everything special, and the fabric feels like luxury. No jacket is complete without a pocket square, and Edward Armah makes artwork for your breast pocket. To finish the look, slip on a Martin Dingman driver over your no-show Marcoliani socks and buckle up a coordinating L.E.N. cut-to-fit belt. While you may turn more heads than one, your special someone will be the one on the arm of that sharp-dressed man.

We live in a posh tropical paradise where lavish parties and charity events abound. To get you ready for the parties this spring, I love Sartorio! Their light blue and white wool and silk sportcoat will put the “special” in special event whether it’s day or evening. It’s sophisticated and exudes understated elegance. A crisp white Eton dress shirt with blue mother-of-pearl buttons is a perfect pairing, and it can be worn without a tie. Or choose to elevate your outfit with an Evan D’Addario tie, made in Italy since 1937. Regardless, a pocket square is an essential, and I’m crazy about the ones from Seaward & Stearn. Made in Portugal, a Magnanni suede loafer, with or without the tassel, is the shoe your feet and outfit will thank you for. Opt for a matching Magnanni belt or stray from the predictable and choose W. Kleinberg. You’ll be spot on for a sunny soirée or a cool cocktail reception.

Work to Play:

My travel uniform for business is the showstopping staple navy Canali suit. Adaptable is the name of the game when traveling or for those crazy days when you need to move seamlessly from office to client lunches and afternoon Zoom board meetings that morph into drinks at the Carlisle. Canali’s fabrication is a soft luxurious and lightweight super 130s wool, perfect for yearround wear. I pair mine with a Canali silk foulard tie and subdued pocket square from Stenströms for the office and an Emanuel Berg modern fit dress shirt. My personal favorite is the new-forspring classic light blue and white striped dress shirt. My go-to loafer is the DiBianco flex leather with tassel. It feels like heaven and looks like you’re into details! Once the work day is over, you might opt to lose the dress shirt, tie and loafers and change into a soft pima cotton Robert Barakett T-shirt and Martin Dingman leather sneakers for a night out with the fellas. If a tee and sneakers is too gauche, try an Eton floral and a coordinated Edward Armah reversible pocket round. Uptown meets midtown meets downtown.

No matter the location, climate or function, you can trust the John Craig, Current and Carter & Finley team in your city to help you look and feel your best whatever your budget or style. We love what we do and it shows.