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ACCENT • THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS • FALL/WINTER 2026

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Illumannations Meet the Mind: Ippolita Rostagno The Legacy Continues Games People Play Mikimoto Ask the Doctor Jewel of Rochester: Foodlink Roberto Coin Second Skin One to Watch David Yurman Girl Power The Earring Edit Get the Look Open with Awe Stick Your Neck Out Guests Will Be Thankful Embellished Engagement MJ Love Story Best in Bar Just in Time Get Tanked Art and Memories Get the look Good Watch Hunting Charging Horse Brownie Points Secrets Of The Seychelles Cask Confidential

Jewelry by Charles Krypell All rings in 18k gold White gold with blue sapphires. $3,500 Rose gold with rubies. $3,700 White gold with diamonds. $4,900 Yellow gold with diamonds. $4,900 Yellow gold with emeralds. $3,900 Cover photography by Ali Reed, Ali Reed Photography Ring on front cover: Platinum and 18k yellow gold 10.02ct natural fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond with trapezoid-cut diamond sides. Price on request.

MANN’S JEWELERS 2945 MONROE AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14618 585-271-4000

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nancy Mann PRESIDENT Robert Mann ART DIRECTOR Christina Ortiz

EDITOR IN CHIEF Rita Guarna CREATIVE DIRECTOR Stephen Vitarbo SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR Darius Amos ASSISTANT EDITOR Kirsten Meehan CONTRIBUTING EDITOR Donna Rolando PUBLISHER Lizette Chin DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Catherine Rosario ADVERTISING SERVICES DIRECTOR Jacquelynn Fischer CIRCULATION MANAGER Heather Arnold PRODUCTION ARTIST Christopher Ferrante ACCOUNTING Kasie Carleton, Urszula Janeczko, Steven Resnick

PUBLISHED BY Wainscot Media CHAIRMAN Carroll V. Dowden PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Dowden SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Edward R. Burns, Lizette Chin, Thomas Flannery, Rita Guarna VICE PRESIDENTS Nigel Edelshain, Noelle Heffernan, Maria Regan, Steven Resnick

Jewelry has been enlarged to show detail. Due to the fluctuating prices of gemstones and metal, prices are subject to change without notice and may vary depending on size, quality and availability. While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we are not responsible for errors or omissions. ACCENT is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, in association with Mann’s Jewelers. Copyright ©2026 by Wainscot Media LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Mann’s Jewelers, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions. Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, or call 201.573.5541. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Lizette Chin at lizette.chin@wainscotmedia.com. Printed In The U.S.A. Volume 24, Issue 1. ©2026

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ILLUMANNATIONS

A NOTE FROM NANCY MANN, CEO OF MANN’S JEWELERS Jewelry has always been more than simply something to wear. At its best, it is a small piece of art–designed to be worn, lived with, and carried through the world. Much like art selected for the home, curating your own jewelry collection is a meaningful and creative process. A great piece of jewelry begins with an idea. Sometimes the inspiration is a shape found in nature, a memorable architectural detail, or the desire to transform a colorful gemstone into something spectacular. Like a sculptor working with stone or a painter choosing color, a jewelry designer works with a distinctive vocabulary; precious metals, gemstones and diamonds. Ultimately, jewelry is art at its most intimate scale, a personal sculpture that moves with us, often imbued with sentiment and significance. While working through the creation of our new David Yurman shop-in-shop, I was once again reminded of the architectural and historical references that are so much a part of the vocabulary of jewelry design. David Yurman, originally a sculptor, twisted wire to form a helix shape which became the original Cable Bracelet, while Sybil Yurman, a painter, brought her eclectic use of color and symbols into their fine jewelry designs. The popular Renaissance Collection continues to be an iconic example of classical colors and motifs. Born in Florence, Italy, Ippolita studied sculpture and ceramics. She began making jewelry by pressing flat sheets of wax along

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the body and then executing those organic shapes in gold and silver. Utilizing her background in sculpture, she prioritized artisanal hand craftsmanship, using tiny hammers, chisels and sculpted organic shapes. Roberto Coin, who was born in Venice, draws direct inspiration from the historic architectural motifs, stonework, and grandiose palazzos overlooking the canals of Venice. All rendered in 18k gold, his Venetian Princess Collection features many of the opulent architectural motifs executed in fine detail, often utilizing diamonds and carefully selected colored gemstones. Temple St. Clair’s jewelry journey began while she was studying the Italian Renaissance and art history in Florence. She is known for taking an exceptional gemstone and creating a truly extraordinary one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. An avid naturalist, she is widely focused on wildlife conservation in Africa. Her Arcadia collection features handcrafted and beautifully detailed animals in 18k gold, many of which she has personally seen throughout her travels in Africa. Mann’s Jewelers is proud to exhibit some of the finest world-class designers and welcomes you to come in and experience these great talents alongside us. We are happy to help you select a miniature piece of art as a gift or for yourself. We never tire of sharing the creativity we are honored to showcase, and the meaningful stories that accompany these miniature works of art.

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MEET THE Mind

IPPOLITA ROSTAGNO Born in Florence and now based in Brooklyn, I began my creative life as a sculptor and have always viewed the world through the lens of craft—through the relationship between the hand, the material, and the act of making. That perspective continues to inform everything I create. When I founded IPPOLITA nearly 30 years ago, I set out to reimagine fine jewelry as wearable art for women: organic, sensual, expressive and made to be enjoyed every day. Inspired by the remarkable artisans I encountered throughout Italy, I later cofounded Artemest, a destination for exceptional Italian design devoted to celebrating and preserving the country’s rich creative heritage. Whether through jewelry, sculpture or design, I remain guided by the same conviction: art matters—and beauty has the power to enrich everyday life.

IN HER CLOSET: Intimissimi boat

neck modal cashmere ultralight top in multiple colors

MAKEUP MUST HAVES: ALASTIN Skincare HydraTint Pro Mineral sunscreen SPF 36 & Lancôme Hypnôse buildable and voluminizing mascara

second is an 18k gold cuff by David Bielander made to look like cardboard. The message is: Humor wins!

GO-TO GADGET: A foldable

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BUCKET LIST ITEM: Brokering

world peace

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE:

SHOPPING PARADISE: I could spend hours exploring a great supermarket.

CURRENTLY BINGE WATCHING:

CURRENT STYLE: An all-black uniform with feathers in my hair. I like to be extravagant from the neck up.

San Pellegrino sparkling water The Diplomat and The Sopranos

SIGNIFICANT BOOK:

Feudal Society by Marc Bloch

BEST PURCHASE: Original

Goldfinger cuff by Bruno Martinazzi. It embodies everything I love about art, jewelry and sculptural design. A close

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FAVORITE CITY: New York for culture and energy. Florence for beauty and history. GOLD OR SILVER: Gold BEST VACATION LOCATION:

Anywhere in Italy. I love the culinary diversity!

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THE LEGACY CONTINUES A Legacy in the Making

Long before the iconic Cable bracelet became a signature of David Yurman, its distinctive form was already taking shape in David’s imagination. He was fascinated by the beauty of line in all its manifestations—helical strands of DNA, twisting architectural columns, nautical ropes, suspension cables and even the organic movement of hanging vines. These recurring forms found their way into his sketches and, ultimately, into his innovative direct-weld sculpting technique, allowing him to translate his ideas into three-dimensional works of art. It was this exploration of form that laid the foundation for what would become the beloved Cable Collection™. The story of the classic David Yurman Cable bracelet began in the late 1970s in New York City’s Tribeca. In an extraordinary expression of love, David transformed 50 feet of wire into the first Cable bracelet, carefully wrapping it around his wife Sybil’s wrist. The moment would soon take on a life of its own. When a curious admirer stopped Sybil on the street and asked about the bracelet, Sybil graciously removed it and handed it to her, telling David, “You’ll make more.” That serendipitous encounter marked the beginning of a movement that would establish the Cable bracelet as one of the defining icons of American designer jewelry.

Discovering David Yurman

It was in the early 1980s that Nancy Mann first encountered the David Yurman collection at a New York City trade show. As she walked past row after row of jewelry showcases, one collection stopped her in her tracks.

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What immediately captivated her was the unexpected combination of silver and gold, paired with richly colored gemstones in distinctive designs unlike anything she had seen in traditional jewelry. At the time, the focus was on the twisted Cable bracelets, finished with dramatic gemstone-set end caps. The Renaissance Collection™, with its historic sensibility, vibrant color and sculptural forms, was particularly striking. The balance of metals and colored gemstones felt like the sort of casual opulence that could be worn with a jean jacket or a black dress. The Cable bracelet was an instant hit and transformed the face of luxury jewelry in the United States. “For years, people thought of luxury as not attainable or attainable by very few. We thought differently and wanted to make something more accessible— casual American luxury,” Yurman says. Nancy recognized something special almost immediately. She believed this was jewelry that people would want to wear, collect and make their own. That instinct proved prescient when Mann’s Jewelers was selected as the exclusive partner to introduce the collection to Rochester. What began as a modest 6-foot showcase dedicated to the brand quickly evolved. As the Yurman collection expanded, so did its presence at Mann’s Jewelers. Within just a few years, the store created a dedicated David Yurman area displaying a feature back wall and 26 linear feet of showcase space, designed to David Yurman’s specifications and crafted in Italy. For years, Rochester customers came to see the latest and most distinctive additions as the original Cable Collection™ continued to evolve.

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We’ve always chosen to bring the expression of our creations through the lens of art. ~David Yurman The Journey Continues in Rochester Today, we are proud to introduce the next chapter of that journey: a new 450-square-foot David Yurman Shop-in-Shop, created exclusively for the brand and inspired by David Yurman’s own company stores in major markets across the country. Every detail of the space has been thoughtfully considered. From the finishes selected by the Yurman design team to the architectural elements designed to enhance the overall shopping experience, the new environment offers a more immersive presentation of the collection. It features an expanded jewelry assortment, a dedicated men’s department, a colorful Sybil Yurman painting and a photographic montage celebrating defining moments throughout the brand’s remarkable history. From a 6-foot showcase to a 450-square-foot destination, the evolution of David Yurman at Mann’s Jewelers reflects more than the growth of a collection. It is a story of vision, artistry, partnership and an enduring belief in the power of great design. We welcome you to come and experience it for yourself. Mann’s

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BOARD GAMES HAVE BEEN BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the games we know and love today, they have evolved dramatically in design, mechanics and strategy. Yet their appeal remains remarkably timeless: They entertain us, challenge us and create memories that can span generations.

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The earliest games were often simple, using rocks, wood and other natural materials. Over time, the introduction of dice, cards, game pieces and other accessories transformed them into increasingly sophisticated combinations of skill, strategy, chance—and sometimes a little luck. Perhaps that’s what makes games so enduring. A great evening doesn’t need much! Pour a few drinks, gather some friends, put out some snacks and bring everyone together around the table. Whether it’s a game you’ve played a hundred times or one you’re discovering for the first time, there’s something timeless about the laughter, competition, conversation—and the memories created along the way.

Goshwara ring with emerald and diamonds in 18K yellow gold. $44,000 Goshwara bracelet with emeralds and diamonds in 18K yellow gold. $19,000

Photography by Ali Reed, Ali Reed Photography Dice Dish and Coaster @colorandpour

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BACK THOUSANDS OF YEARS, BACKGAMMON CONTINUES TO CAPTIVATE PLAYERS WITH ITS UNIQUE BLEND OF STRATEGY AND CHANCE.

Handmade ring with 10.12ct emerald-cut diamond center stone and micro-pavé setting in platinum. $223,796 Straight line bracelet with GIA certified emerald cut diamonds 30.85ct total weight in platinum. $175,400 Other total weights available. Piranesi Fiore Double Flower Ring with champagne and white diamonds in 18k gold. $11,140

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Sylvia Kontente Life 10mm hand engraved bangle bracelet with diamonds in 18k white gold. $19,500

Sylvia Kontente Life 15mm hand engraved bangle bracelet with diamonds in 18k yellow gold. $27,000

B IL LIA RDS FEW GAMES CAN CLAIM A HISTORY AS RICH AS BILLIARDS

In the 1600s King Louis XIV popularized billiards among French nobility, and over the centuries the game attracted an eclectic roster of famous admirers from Mozart and Abraham Lincoln to Babe Ruth, each drawn to its unique combination of precision, strategy, and skill. Today, billiards has evolved from a royal pastime to a popular competitive sport, played by millions worldwide, truly standing the test of time. Mann’s

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Hinged flexible bracelet with black & white enamel and diamonds in 18k yellow gold and platinum. $92,000

Eternity band with five rows of diamonds in 18k white gold. $21,925

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MONOPOLY Interlocking double loop hinged cuff bracelet with pavé diamonds in 18k yellow and white gold. $29,860

Monopoly remains one of the most successful massmarket board games ever created, with more than 275 million games sold worldwide. For many of us, simply seeing a Monopoly board can instantly bring back memories of childhood—family rivalries, friendly competition and the thrill of passing GO to collect $200.

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L’Objet chess set with ebony and ice stone board and 24k gold-plated chess pieces. $2,600

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POKER

HAS ITS OWN RICH HISTORY... evolving into countless variations and becoming a cultural phenomenon of its own. Texas Hold ’Em, perhaps the best-known version, has even made its way into popular music and culture. Beyoncé famously released a song by that name combining genres of country, pop, soul and western on her Cowboy Carter album in 2024.

Etho Maria ring with rose cut and round black diamonds in 18k rose gold. $13,600. Roberto Demeglio Anacondino stretch bracelets with pavé diamonds. 18k yellow gold $36,650. Black ceramic $30,400. 18k white gold $36,650. Tag Heuer 41mm Carrera chronograph automatic watch with a black brushed dial, red lacquered chrono hand and steel link bracelet. $7,950

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MAHJONG

Originally developed in China, Mahjong made its way to America in the 1920s and is now experiencing a remarkable resurgence. Mahjong clubs and leagues are popping up everywhere, while beautifully designed tiles, mats, racks and accessories have transformed the game into as much of a visual experience as it is a social one.

Ring with emerald cut and round diamonds in 18k white gold. $24,295. Flexible bracelet with alternating white emerald cut diamonds and natural fancy yellow radiant cut diamonds with halos in platinum in 18k yellow gold. $68,530. Flexible bracelet with emerald cut diamonds and round diamonds in 18k white gold. $45,240

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mikimoto

For more than 130 years, the jewelry house has shaped the world of pearls. Today, as we embrace that gem in fresh, versatile ways, Mikimoto remains the gold standard, creating timeless pieces to be cherished for generations.

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Since founder Kokichi Mikimoto created the world’s first cultured pearls in 1893, Mikimoto has redefined the world of fine jewelry, transforming pearls from rare treasures reserved for a privileged few into enduring symbols of elegance, craftsmanship and innovation. For more than 130 years, the jewelry house has been pushing the artistry of pearl jewelry to new heights through uncompromising quality and visionary design. Every generation rediscovers and styles pearls in its own way, enchanted by their quiet elegance. Today, the way we wear pearls continues to evolve, as we use a deeply personal lens to create looks that are unexpected and unique. Collections are more than just jewelry—they’re records of a taste refined over time and a celebration of what defines and moves you. Let gemstones in all your favorite colors pop next to a pearl’s gentle luster. Allow diamonds to offer the perfect shimmer for added grace. Combine necklace lengths for a layered look that catches the eye and defines your signature style. On red carpets, Mikimoto continues to stun with high jewelry that celebrates the individual—the same way every pearl celebrates its own uniqueness, no two exactly the same. Celebrities and stylists have embraced layering, with pearl and gemstone bracelets, rings, pendants and necklaces worn in curated combinations that add depth, individuality and sophistication. Actress Emily Blunt recently paired Mikimoto’s Les Pétales Place Vendôme Roses Choker with a dramatic Schiaparelli gown at The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere. Yet these luminous creations are equally at home with a tailored blazer, crisp white shirt or everyday denim. A balance of timeless

craftsmanship and modern styling defines today’s pearl wardrobe, and Mikimoto has always been the pinnacle of just that—exceptional craftsmanship that transcends trends. Les Pétales Place Vendôme Roses beautifully captures a contemporary spirit. Inspired by flower petals drifting through the breeze, the collection evokes movement and femininity through delicate silhouettes and luminous cultured pearls. Whether worn as a statement or layered with other favorites, these pieces embody the versatility, refinement and artistry that make Mikimoto the definitive name in modern pearl jewelry.

This page, clockwise from top left: Actress Emily Blunt turned heads on the red carpet for The Devil Wears Prada 2 premiere; Jenna Ortega adds timelessness to a daring gown with a delicate, glittering necklace from Mikimoto; What makes an icon like Uma Thurman shine even brighter? Strings of beautifully layered pearls. Opposite page: At the 2026 Met Gala, Blunt made her full-body pearl necklace the star of the show.

PHOTOGRAPHY, LEFT PAGE: JOHN SHEARER. PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS PAGE FROM TOP LEFT: JAMIE MCCARTHY, GILBERT FLORES, DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS/GETTY.

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“I WANTED TO FEEL LIKE MYSELF AGAIN.” Julie had told herself that addressing motherhood’s effects on her body was selfish. Change took courage—and a surgeon who saw her as a person, not just a patient.

After giving birth to her three girls, Julie hit the gym. She wanted to get strong again, and the work showed. But two C-sections and nursing had changed her in ways she couldn’t train away. She knew surgery was an answer, but that wasn’t really the question: Could she want this for herself? “As women, we tend not to prioritize ourselves,” she says. “I had to reframe it in my mind: No, I do deserve this.”

A Consultation More Like Conversation Walking into a consultation, most people feel

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a little exposed. Julie, a nurse practitioner used to being on the other side of the exam room, thought she’d be the exception. She wasn’t. “I’m still a human being, standing in a gown, sharing every insecurity,” she says. Her surgeon, Dr. Ashley Amalfi, changed that. A mother herself, she met Julie as a person first. Together, they built a plan around what Julie actually wanted:

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to feel like herself again.

“The office visit, it’s like talking to your girlfriends. I could ask Dr. Amalfi anything.”

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Julie | Actual Quatela Patient

Enhancing What Was Already There A few months after her procedure, Julie put on a dress she used to avoid. Something had shifted—not in how she looked, but in what she no longer

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“I’m not picturing it in my head anymore. I’m there. I’ve transformed into the person I imagined I could be.”

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ASK THE DOCTOR Q & A WITH PLASTIC SURGEON DR. ASHLEY AMALFI Named one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons for 2026

The Proportion Era Your practice looks different than it did two years ago. What changed? Almost everything! Breast augmentation is the busiest thing I do—all day, every day—and I would not have predicted why. We had a wave of weight loss medications reshape a huge number of bodies very quickly. We got implant technology that finally caught up with what women actually want. And somewhere in there, the conversation stopped being taboo. Women talk to me about implants the way they’d talk about getting their hair done. That’s new, and I love it.

Why is subtle harder? Because there’s nowhere to hide! When someone wants a big, obvious result, you have some room. When someone wants a result nobody can point to—where friends just say “you look great, did you change your hair?”—every millimeter matters. Implant width has to match the base of your chest, not a number you picked off the internet. I say this constantly: The number means nothing. Two women can get the same size and look completely different, because they’re different women. I’m not choosing a size. I’m choosing a proportion.

Start with the weight loss piece. What are you seeing? I wrote in these pages a while back about GLP-1 medications and what they might mean for plastic surgery. It’s not theoretical anymore— I see it daily. Women come in 30, 40, 50 pounds down and they feel incredible. Then they look in the mirror and something is off, and they can’t name it. What’s off is proportion. When you lose weight that quickly, you lose volume, and the breast is one of the first places it goes. The frame got smaller. The chest got smaller faster. Nothing looks balanced.

Why do you think women feel so much more comfortable talking about this now? Technology and honesty. The preservation techniques we’re doing here are gamechanging—working around your natural tissue instead of through it, with a gentler recovery and results that hold their position. When women hear that, the fear drops. And on the honesty side, people are filming their recoveries now, the good days and the ugly ones. That’s more real than we’ve ever gotten. Patients show up already informed and asking better questions than they were five years ago.

Does that catch people off guard? Every single time. Nobody warns you. You did this hard, healthy thing, and the reward is that you feel like you’re wearing someone else’s body. Patients get emotional about it, and some feel a little guilty even bringing it up—like they shouldn’t be allowed to want anything else after such a win. You’re allowed. Wanting to feel like yourself is not vanity.

If someone’s mid-weight-loss right now, when should they come see you? Sooner than you think—not to book surgery, but to plan. I want you at a stable weight for a few months before we operate, because if your body is still changing, the result will change with it. But start the conversation early. Sometimes the answer is an implant. Sometimes it’s a lift, or a lift with a small implant, and the implant is honestly the least interesting part of the plan. And sometimes I tell someone to wait six months, which is the right call and the one I hate giving.

The aesthetic itself has shifted too, hasn’t it? Completely, and it shows up in my consults in the most specific way. Women aren’t asking to be big. They come in with a photo of themselves in a slip dress or a bathing suit that doesn’t fit right on top and say, “I want to look like this, but finished.” That’s the word I keep hearing. Finished. Balanced. Like it belongs to them. The whole culture has moved toward restraint— smaller, softer, more athletic. And here’s the funny part: that’s a harder surgery to do well than the dramatic one.

After all that — what does a good result actually look like to you? Honestly, the culture finally caught up with what I’ve always believed—a good result is the one that looks like you on your best day. Not bigger. Not younger. Not someone else. Just balanced, and comfortable, and yours. Women come to their last follow-up and they’re not talking about their chest at all. They’re telling me about a trip

they took, or a dress they wore to their kid’s wedding, or that they finally got in the family photo instead of hiding behind everyone. That’s the whole thing. That’s what we’re actually doing here. Curious what proportion looks like on your frame? Call us at 585-244-1000 or visit Quatela.com to schedule a consultation.

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foodlink For someone who’s heard of Foodlink, but has no idea what they do, what would you want them to know? For nearly 50 years, Foodlink has served as the sole food bank serving our 10-county region. Until someone visits and sees the scale of our work firsthand, they often mistake us for a food “pantry.” While food pantries provide food directly to people in need in their neighborhood, Foodlink serves as a regional hub that sources, stores and distributes 28 million pounds of food annually to hundreds of food pantries and meal programs across the region. Beyond hunger relief, we have a wide range of programs we have launched to address the symptoms and root causes of food insecurity.

Foodlink often describes itself as a food resource center. How does that differ from being called a food bank? We believe that ending hunger requires more than moving food. Today, Foodlink provides pathways to economic mobility through culinary workforce development, helps people access critical benefits and services, offers nutrition education that supports lifelong health, advances urban agriculture efforts and advocates for policies that create a more equitable food system.

What is the current state of food insecurity in Rochester?

Food insecurity and poverty are deeply connected. Across our 10 counties, approximately 1 in 8 residents experiences food insecurity, but in Rochester, the challenge is even more concentrated, with four city ZIP codes experiencing rates more than double the average. In recent years, inflation and rising food costs have placed additional strain on household budgets, driving sustained demand for emergency food assistance. In response, Foodlink has invested heavily in strengthening

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our network, raising critical resources to ensure local food pantries and meal programs have the food they need to serve growing numbers of community members facing hunger.

What are some of the initiatives that deliver on Foodlink’s mission?

There are many, but a few great examples highlight the breadth of our work. Our Curbside Market, a mobile grocery store, brings healthy, affordable food directly to neighborhoods where access is limited. During the summer, our Meal Mobile delivers thousands of meals to children who may lose access to reliable food when school is out of session. We’re also focused on creating pathways out of poverty. Our Career Fellowship Program provides year-long culinary workforce training and has helped more than 50 graduates launch careers with employers such as Wegmans and other local food businesses. Many of those fellows have also helped power the Foodlink Community Café at Rochester’s Central Library, which serves fresh meals in the heart of downtown. These programs reflect our broader approach: meeting immediate needs while creating opportunities for long-term health and economic mobility.

Is there a new program you are excited for the community to know about?

We are especially excited about the growth of our Food-Based Healthcare work—including nutrition counseling and food prescription boxes—because it reflects a philosophy Foodlink has embraced for decades: Food is medicine. We are also deepening our impact on older adults. Long known for providing scratch-made, nutritious meals to children, the Community Kitchen now prepares meals for food-insecure seniors at 19 community sites, helping older adults access healthy food and remain connected to their communities.

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How has Foodlink Community Farm evolved over the last 18 months? The transformation of the Foodlink Community Farm has been remarkable. Over the past 18 months, we’ve added an Edible Education Center, a greenhouse, and 160 raised garden beds on our 2.3-acre campus in northwest Rochester. The farm now helps more than 100 families grow over 7,000 pounds of food each year, while also serving as an outdoor classroom. Last year alone, we welcomed more than 1,200 Rochester City School District third graders through our partnership with Roc Ecology Partners. It’s become a vibrant community space where children, families, and neighbors connect with food, agriculture, and each other.

A philosophy Foodlink has embraced for decades: food is medicine.

How/where does Foodlink get the majority of the food that is distributed to food pantries and programs? About half of the food Foodlink distributes comes through donations, with Wegmans serving as our largest retail partner. The remainder is primarily purchased food, supplemented by United States Department of Agriculture commodities. To keep our network supplied with nutritious food year-round, we raise funds that allow us to purchase products we may not receive consistently through donations. Because of our scale and purchasing power, we were able to save local food pantries and meal programs more than $27 million in food costs last year, helping ensure food remains accessible to communities across our region. Mann’s

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roberto coin For 30 years, the iconic jewelry brand has been creating wearable works of art. Which masterpiece will you own next?

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Great art begins with a spark of inspiration. Sometimes it springs from history, from nature, from the rich culture that surrounds the artist—and sometimes from all of these, woven together with a dream. In 1996, Roberto Coin experienced such a dream, one so compelling that it inspired him to establish the jewelry house that bears his name. For nearly three decades, the Roberto Coin brand has cultivated a creative identity rooted in that original vision, where intuition becomes artistry, imagination becomes beauty and every dream dances into reality. The milestone is being celebrated with Meraviglia—Italian for “Wonder”—a breathtaking high jewelry collection, along with an opulent gala in Venice,

Coin’s hometown. As Coin reflects, “For me, wonder is never something static. Wonder lives in change, in the ability to look beyond what we have already created. It is in this constant evolution that I find the truest expression of creativity.” That spirit of innovation is woven throughout Roberto Coin’s signature collections. Celebrate Roberto Coin’s anniversary and explore Love In Verona, its four-petaled flower motif, a homage to the celebrated Italian city. Embrace a shimmering take on heritage with Venetian Princess Carnival, which glows with iridescent mother-of-pearl. Or reach for the delicate Princess Flower, glowing with gold and glittering with the perfect touch of diamond, an ode to feminine refinement and beauty.

Opposite page: Brand founder Roberto Coin at his eponymous jewelry house’s 30-year anniversary gala in Venice. Product, clockwise from top: 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Small Open Frame Diamond Necklace, $2,850; 18K Yellow Gold Venetian Princess Carnival Mother-Of-Pearl Flower Station Necklace, $4,950; 18K Yellow/ White Gold Princess Flower Medium Diamond Stud Earrings, $4,900; 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Small Open Frame Diamond Stud Earrings, $3,600; 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Alternating Diamond Bracelet, $15,950. This page, product, clockwise from top left: 18K Yellow Gold Venetian Princess Carnival Mother-Of-Pearl Flower Station Bracelet, $3,350; 18K Yellow/White Gold Princess Flower Pavé Diamond Lariat Necklace, $5,350; 18K Yellow/ White Gold Princess Flower Diamond Ring, $6,350; 18K Yellow Gold Love In Verona Wide Ridged Diamond Hoop Earrings, $6,150; 18K Yellow Gold Love In Verona Ridged Diamond Bangle, $13,700. This page, below: Held in Venice in June of 2026, the Roberto Coin 30th Anniversary Gala was a celebration of art, creativity, wonder and beautiful jewels.

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SHOOT BIG PROJECT MANN’S JEWELERS CAUGHT UP WITH JENNA AND JOSH MILES AS THEY SHINED A LIGHT ON THEIR LATEST CREATIVE INITIATIVE, THE SHOOT BIG PROJECT. The Shoot Big Project started with a joke and a dream, simultaneously. First, the joke. The nickname “Big Shooter” was first used for our son, Grady, and sooner or later as a term of endearment toward many members of our team. Conferred when someone was doing something “big” or displaying a “big” personality, it became part of the SCN Hospitality culture and lexicon. Meanwhile, we were dreaming up a way to make a bigger impact in our community. Eventually, we connected the dots between the idea of “Big Shooter” and our desire to make a difference. We realized that to be a “big shooter” can mean something deeper—going for it, feeling empowered to go for it, being encouraged to go for it. It means dreaming and living with confidence, conviction, and courage. And we believe kids are in need of this most of all. We created the Shoot Big Project in 2025 to raise money for organizations that help kids be their best selves and live their best lives. Our fundraising efforts focus on health and wellness, alternative education, sports, and entrepreneurship. We believe that

creating opportunities for kids to dream big and shoot big creates confidence and results in safer, more vibrant communities focused on building a positive future for everyone. How do we raise funds? We use our talents and our passion for hospitality to throw epic, exclusive charitable events. Our first event was the Big Shooter Open at Oak Hill Country Club in June of this year, complete with a special ladies event, dinner and afterparty. HelloNation was our title sponsor, and Holland & Knight was our cottage sponsor. We were so grateful to have Mann’s Jewelers join us for this very special occasion. By all accounts, the event was a huge success; all participants and attendees had a truly amazing time, and we raised over $121,000 for the Golisano Children’s Hospital of Rochester in just one day! We’re already planning next year’s tournament, along with a few more intimate events focused on food and beverage. Check out our website www.shootbigproject.org and follow us on Instagram @shootbigproject for updates!

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david yurman This season, celebrate the ones you love with signature designs from one of America’s most iconic jewelry houses.

When a jewelry house’s story is also a love story, its spirit resonates through every creation—and no brand illustrates that more beautifully than David Yurman. Founded by sculptor David Yurman and his wife, painter Sybil Yurman, the iconic design house has long championed the idea of jewelry as effortlessly wearable art. The iconic Cable motif remains its defining signature, evolved in modern Sculpted Cable designs by David and Sybil’s son, Evan Yurman. Embrace the energy of New York City—the Yurmans’ hometown— with the DY Mercer® Collection, inspired by the creative pulse of SoHo, or Madison®, whose sculptural chain links echo the rhythm and vitality of Manhattan. For a more romantic expression, discover the Starburst Collection, inspired by a magical moment David and Sybil shared beneath the Paris sky. Clockwise from top left: Starburst Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold with Diamonds, $1,950; DY Madison® Smooth Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold, $1,950; DY Mercer® Three-Row Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver and 14K Gold with Diamonds, $1,550; DY Mercer® Color Stone Ring in Sterling Silver and 18K Gold with Sky Blue Topaz, $795; DY Mercer® Multi-Row Ring in 18K Gold with Diamonds, $9,400; DY Madison® Chain Bracelet in 18K Gold, $5,900; Sculpted Cable Chain Bracelet in Sterling Silver, $675. All prices subject to change.

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The workout wisdom of four top female athletes offers inspiration—and practical instruction—for the woman who wants to stay in shape. Look how things change. The words “You play like a girl!” used to be a playground putdown; now they’re becoming an encomium—and a high bar. Around the world, top female athletes are winning attention, respect and the sort of rewards you keep in a bank. Examples? Basketball players Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are two of the buzziest names in pro sports, and the WNBA is drawing recordshattering viewership yearly. (And it keeps inking new media deals to expand coverage—now worth over $3 billion.) Alysa Liu’s gold medalwinning skate at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, for the first such U.S. win since 2002, has close to 10 million views on YouTube.

During that same Olympics, you may recall the USA Women’s Hockey team pulling off a stunning overtime win against rival Canada. And, oh, a 17-second mixed martial arts fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano in May 2026 set viewership records for the sport, raking in more than 12.4 million global viewers per Netflix’s reported numbers, and securing both combatants a disclosed seven-figure payday. Most females, of course, aren’t big-time athletes, any more than most males are. But a woman who wants a trimmer, abler body can learn from the greats—and from their preferred workout routines. So here’s how four of the big-names stay in tip-top athletic shape:

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This guard for the WNBA’s Dallas Wings, a four-time All Star, was named to the All-WNBA Team in 2020. Ogunbowale was drafted fifth overall in 2019 after winning Most Outstanding Player for her role in Notre Dame’s 2018 NCAA title win. What keeps her at the top of her game? A workout focused on explosive power. Begin with a warmup. Ogunbowale reports in an interview with Muscle & Fitness that she starts with seven minutes on an exercise bike, then moves through a series stretches aimed at muscle activation. Lie on your stomach and then push yourself into a runner’s lunge, once on each side; repeat for eight reps. Then move to T-spine rotations, in which you lie on your back and stack your legs to one side, so that one knee is atop the other. Spread your arms out to the side, then reach one arm over across the center of your body. Reset, and do the same to the other side. Do 10 reps. Ogunbowale is a devotee of resistance bands, which use one’s own power as a strength training tool. Her routine involves three sets of 10-second, high-knee sprints with one of those bands around her waist and anchored behind her. Following that, complete ten reps of box jumps (vertical jumping from the floor to an elevated surface) while holding a weighted medicine ball. Finish with ten reps of “deadlifts” with the resistance bands—stand on the center of the bands with your feet shoulder-width apart and grip either end. Bend your knees slightly and drive your hips back, and then carefully straighten up while contracting your glutes.

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One of the most recognizable figures in modern classical ballet, Copeland is the first African American woman promoted to principal dancer in the American Ballet Theatre’s 75-year history. The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Romeo & Juliet, The Firebird—think of an iconic ballet, she’s likely danced the lead. Now you’ll find her dancing in Hollywood movies, on the red carpet of the Met Gala and taking the stage at the Oscars. Copeland is known for her stage presence, “superhuman” flexibility and technical prowess. She tells Elle magazine that she begins every day with 20 relevés, more commonly known as calf raises. Ultra-simple and easy to do without equipment, these exercises ensure that your lower legs are keeping up with your glutes and hamstrings. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, then slowly rise to your tiptoes and bring your heels off the ground. Hold there for a few seconds, then drop back down. Then move onto “walks.” These, Copeland enthuses in a Sports Illustrated interview, are great “for alignment, warming up the hip flexors, and strengthening the abs, glutes and posture.” Lie on your back with your knees bent in parallel and your feet fully on the floor. Lift one leg, still in the bent position and with a relaxed foot, two inches off the floor, then put it down. Repeat with the other leg. Continue for three reps and then, on the fourth, straighten your leg into the air. Pulse the stretched leg up and down several times while using your arms, to stabilize your core. Return that leg to the ground, and repeat on the other side.

A three-time consecutive U.S. national figure-skating champion and a member of the gold medal-winning United States figure skating team at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, Amber Glenn turns heads wherever she goes. Her free skate at the Milano Olympics was nearly flawless, and she’s one of the few women in the world who can land a triple axel. When it comes to her physical training, as she shared on her personal TikTok in the lead-up to the Olympics, she focuses on agility and strength. The agility ladder, which lies flat on the ground (you may have seen it used in soccer training), is a must to keep footwork sharp. Glenn favors an “in-andout” drill, which involves four steps/movements—in, in, out, out. Start at the end of the ladder, and then step in with the lead foot, in with the other foot, out with the lead foot and out with the other foot. Both feet will touch every square of the ladder. Move up the ladder while increasing your speed. Then go back to the start and change your lead foot. A go-to option for building strength, meanwhile, is the kettlebell plank drag. Get yourself into a “plank” position with the kettlebell on the floor near the outside of your right hand. Reach underneath your chest with your left hand, extending your arm until you grasp the handle of the kettlebell, and then pull it underneath your body until it’s near the outside of your left hand. Repeat for the right hand, and then continue for 10 reps.

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Here’s the real “Captain America” of women’s ice hockey: Knight wore the “C” for the team that won gold in 2026. That accomplishment makes her a five-time Olympic medalist, adding to her 2018 gold and her silvers from 2010, 2014 and 2022. When not leading the U.S.A. to victory on an international stage, she plays for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s Seattle Torrent. A key piece of equipment in Knight’s training regimen is a medicine ball, as she demonstrated in a video on the Team USA YouTube page. A medicine-ball side throw, she explains, helps her keep her shot strong and bully other skaters off the puck—and it can help you build strength and muscle in your arms, shoulders and core. Holding a medicine ball, stand with your right side next to a wall. Step out sideways and away from the wall, keeping your feet shoulderwidth apart. Brace your core, bend slightly at the knees, and then twist your body up and to the side in one fluid motion, releasing the medicine ball against the wall. Catch the medicine ball as it bounces back and return to the starting position in another smooth, fluid motion. Keep the core engaged throughout the exercise. Knight’s tip? “You need to work both sides to maintain balance.” To work the interior part of your core, she suggests a medicine-ball slam. Start with your feet shoulder-width apart. Bend your knees and engage your core, then slam the ball as hard as you can against the ground, catching it when it bounces back up. Repeat 20 times.

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awe Glorious things, we know, can await us behind a door. But in certain places around the world, the door itself is the glory.

Your bucket list surely contains waterfalls (Victoria, perhaps, or Niagara if you haven’t found time for it) and walls (the Great Wall of China and Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall, for instance). But how many doors do you aspire to visit someday? We think of doors as a way to get in somewhere—or to keep others out. But a door can be a stunning destination all its own. Check out, for example, these nine prominent portals:

Royal Palace of Fez, Fez, Morocco Each year thousands come to feast their eyes on the seven Golden Gates at Royal Palace of Fez (aka Dar al-Makhzen) and maybe catch a glimpse of royals. A testament to Moroccan craftsmanship, the gates are contained within Medina of Fez, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and highly visible at a public square called Place des Alaouites. In this sun-baked region, the Golden Gates may shine like pure gold, as the name suggests, but knowledgeable sources call it a gilt bronze inlaid with gold and silver details of Islamic geometric art. In any case, it’s an entrance fit for a king, with a timeless quality derived from handchiseled mosaics and carved cedarwood. Timeless, yes, but actually modern. Although the palace foundation dates to the Marinid dynasty in1276 C.E., the gates were built in the 1970s.

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The beauty of the wooden doors at this castle (circa 1067 C.E.) lies not in ornate carvings or artwork but in something more enduring: an iron-plate design never breached over roughly 800 years. According to World History Encyclopedia, a tree-ring analysis dates the doors to circa 1190 C.E. That’s when William Marshall, Earl of Pembroke, got innovative while expanding Britain’s first stone castle. Believed to be the oldest castle doors in Europe, they feature sawn-oak planks able to bend under pressure, as one historian told the BBC. The ironclad latticework was not only strong and fire-resistant, but also a fright to behold. The sole successful siege at Chepstow, during the English Civil War in 1648, bypassed the doors altogether. Ironically, it’s replicas that visitors see today, while the originals are protected like a treasure.

Almost 30 years in the making, the Gates of Paradise, created by Italian sculptor Lorenzo Ghiberti for the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence, represent early Renaissance work at its best. In fact, the gilded bronze doors with 10 relief panels illustrating Old Testament scenes earned an unexpected place of honor on the east side by virtue of their beauty. It is a distinction Ghiberti well deserves because, as Kansas City’s Nelson Atkins Museum of Art explains, in the 1400s “bronze was more expensive than marble.” Thus Ghiberti labored to first make figures from clay or wax before melting bronze onto the molds. The relief panels are framed with small busts and statuettes, including one of the artist himself. Protected from World War II bombing, this legendary work saw 21st century restoration and awaits visitors inside the Museo dell’Opera del Duomo.

For many prisoners, nothing could be more terrifying than traveling the Thames River to Traitors’ Gate at the Tower of London. As their barge passed under London Bridge, they’d be confronted with a display of severed heads, warning of possible execution ahead. Before the Tower of London became a notorious prison—known for the execution of Queen Anne Boleyn and many others—it was a royal residence; King Edward I built the water gate in the late 13th century to sweep royals in luxury to St. Thomas’s Tower. But monarchs in the Tudor era obsessed over crimes of treason, jailing many high-profile figures, and leading to the name Traitors’ Gate in 1544. There’s nothing like a tour of the Tower of London to get a first-hand view. But don’t expect any severed heads. That ended in the late 18th century.

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Portal of the Last Judgment, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, France It’s lucky for Michelangelo that he was born in the Renaissance. If he had lived a bit earlier, in medieval times, his works might have gone unsigned and unrecognized. That’s the sad fate of the artist who made the Portal of the Last Judgment. Following medieval practice, records of this portal are mum on its original creator, although architects Germain Soufflot and Eugène Viollet-le-Duc are responsible for renovations. Built between 1220 and 1230, this was the last of three portals on the western side and was packed with enough Middle Ages iconography to give sinners a fright. It’s been called a celestial hierarchy, with Jesus seated in glory on the tympanum and Archangel Michael below him busy weighing souls. Hell lies to the right of the arches, and the apostles stand on either side of the doors.

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No one visits the Hagia Sophia—a landmark with almost 1,500 years of history, first as a Christian cathedral and later an Ottoman mosque—just to admire doors. Not when this UNESCO World Heritage site is a treasure of Byzantine architecture once known as the world’s largest cathedral. But, yes, there are magnificent doors, like the Marble Door, which some call the Gate to Heaven and Hell. Consistent with Byzantine beliefs, only the heaven side is crafted with reliefs of flowers, fruit and fish, while the hell side (pictured above) is far simpler. Though the door’s exact age is clouded with uncertainty, some trace its origins to the reconstruction ordered by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century C.E. Find this door of veined white marble in the upper south gallery.

Even in a time when the telling of our national story is subject to controversy, we all know that Christopher Columbus changed history. And if you forget any part of that saga, there’s an intricately sculpted door here that will surely fill any gaps in your recollection. Like the holiday in his honor, the Columbus Doors (aka the Rogers or Rotunda Doors) are a lasting tribute. Created by American sculptor Randolph Rogers in bronze, they depict scenes from the explorer’s life in remarkable visual depth, with prominence given to his landing in the New World. According to the Capitol architect, a bust of Columbus at the pinnacle signifies “his rising to glory.” It was Rogers himself who suggested Columbus as a subject when he was approached for what was to be his second large public work. Finished in Rome and cast in Munich, the doors found their first home in the House wing of the Capitol in 1863. They were moved to the Capitol’s main entrance on the east front in 1961.

Time your visit just right and you could be one of millions of pilgrims who pass through the bronze Holy Door into St. Peter’s Basilica, one of the world’s most famous shrines. The Pope only opens this symbol of God’s mercy every 25 years to coincide with a Jubilee Year, and the last such opportunity was in 2025, so walking through the Holy Door is a goal you’ll have to wait for. But you needn’t wait to simply gaze at the 1940s craftsmanship of Italian sculptor Vico Consorti, known as the master of doors. He chronicled man’s fall and redemption in his 12-foot-tall masterpiece, featuring two bronze wings with multiple panels of Christian milestones and the coats-of-arms of 36 popes. This icon is also called Door of the Great Pardon, reflecting its focus on forgiveness.

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Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Tokyo, Japan A tourist hot spot, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, a Japanese warrior deified for ending a period of civil wars in 1600 and beginning the Edo period of prosperity, which lasted 265 years. Many people go to see this prime example of Edo architecture, which stands despite wars and significant earthquakes and is deemed an important cultural property of Japan. But if you want a feast for the eyes, you might look no further than the karamon, a gate distinguished for using karahafu, a curved gable prominent in Japanese architecture. Built in 1651, the karamon dazzles with gold foil and more than 200 species of flowers and birds, many of them quite ornate. More fanciful are the two dragons—known as ascending and descending—located on the sides of the karamon and carved by famous sculptor Hidari Jingoro. According to legend, dragons pay nightly visits to the Shinobazu-no-ike Pond for water. —Donna Rolando

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In 2006, the late screenwriter and filmmaker Nora Ephron (who penned When Harry Met Sally, among other movies) published a collection of humorous essays: I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman. The then-65-year-old Ephron reports: “I often do what so many women my age do when stuck in front of a mirror: I gently pull the skin of my neck back and stare wistfully at a younger version of myself.” She wasn’t alone. Says Michele Green, M.D., a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist based in New York City: “The neck is one of the first areas to show visible signs of aging, since it has less collagen and elastin than the face.” She continues: “Patients are realizing that a youthful face and an aged neck creates an obvious disconnect, so they’re giving this area the attention they’ve always given their face.” And with that attention there’s a new generation of targeted treatments. As always with the skin, the work starts topical—and, as always with the skin, it starts with sun protection. “Sunscreen should be applied to the neck with the same consistency as on the face,” says Green. Beyond that, she suggests products with two ingredients for neck care: hyaluronic acid and retinol. “Hyaluronic acid draws and holds moisture in the skin, which helps combat the crepey texture that develops as the neck loses hydration with age,” she explains. “Retinol increases cell turnover and collagen production, leading to firmer, smoother skin over time.” For a deeper solution, injectables such as Botox and Sculptra are also becoming more popular. Says Dr. Green:

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guests will be thankful Elegant yet relaxed, the harvest season’s finest gatherings celebrate comfort with cultivated style. “My thanksgiving,” wrote Henry David Thoreau, “is perpetual.” Granted, you may think of that three-syllable word as something less perpetual and more capitalized. For many of us, Thanksgiving is a specific day in late November in which we join with our guests to freely indulge. Its origins come, of course, from a bountiful harvest. But the gratitude that lies at the holiday’s heart can be your guiding spirit in this rich, suggestive season whether your dinner party is on that special date or not. As the air sharpens and evenings lengthen, entertaining becomes less about performance and more about plenty—it’s the quiet elegance of guests lingering over pie and wine long after the fire has burned low. The most memorable autumn tables, whether or not for a capital-T Thanksgiving feast, are layered, never overly styled. A palette drawn from the season itself—burnished amber, moss, tobacco and soft cream—creates immediate depth. Ribbons tied around linen napkins,

smoked glassware, candlesticks and bowls of miniature gourds or wild pears lend a sense of ease. And reflect a flair for the unique. “I light a lot of candles and never set the table the same way twice, whether we have a house full of guests or it’s just the two of us,” says renowned interior designer Barry Darr Dixon in Margot Shaw’s latest book, Flowering Outdoors: Gardens & Parties (Rizzoli New York). “Some treasured pieces travel from table to table and year to year, but I never want a repeat performance.” For a Thanksgiving get-together at their Edwardian manor in Virginia, Elway Hall, Dixon and Will Thomas, a senior vice president of TTR Sotheby’s International Realty, let their creativity guide them as they prepared for the event. Dixon handled décor, and Thomas took care of the menu. “The duo’s respective talents make an invitation to Elway a coveted one,” Shaw writes in her book. The result was a baroque-inspired feast juxtaposed against the estate’s rustic barn, a gathering that was both elegant and relaxed, just like the season they were celebrating.

Natural elements found on a farm or in one’s own yard can be used to create a perfect autumn tablescape. “I cut branches from the maple trees, the ginkgoes and the oaks, with their leaves all offering different hues,” says interior designer Barry Darr Dixon. “Branches of berries add another texture to floral arrangements and help out as tall, vertical elements on tables.”

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This page, from left: Dixon and Will Thomas, a real-estate executive, host parties at Elway Hall, their Edwardian estate in Virginia. For a fall feast, a massive grapevine from Napa Valley is used to anchor the dessert table. Dixon commissioned the tea service from a silversmith during a trip to Argentina. Dixon and Thomas with their dog, Dinah. Opposite: A chalkboard mounted behind the buffet table displays the menu for the day (including roasted acorn squash) and subtly reveals the hosts’ efforts in the kitchen.

All images are reprinted with permission from Flowering Outdoors: Gardens & Parties by Margot Shaw, © Rizzoli New York, 2026. Photography by Erik Kvalsvik.

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ENGAGEMENT All settings priced as mountings only, center stone not included. Clockwise from top: MJ Tried & True mounting with round and marquise-cut diamonds in 14k rose gold. $2,495 • MJ Tried & True mounting with marquise-cut diamonds in 14k white gold. $2,890 • Gabriel & Co. mounting with round diamond halo and pear-shape diamonds in 14k yellow gold. $2,950 • Gabriel & Co. mounting with marquise- and princess-cut diamond halo in 14k white and yellow gold. $3,750 • Gabriel & Co. mounting with baguette and round diamond halo in 14k white gold. $3,600 • Gabriel & Co. mounting with double row halo with round diamonds. $2,875 • MJ Tried & True ring with triangle, baguette, and round diamonds in 14k white gold. $3,250

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Our biggest dreams are to put beautiful things into the world.

How did you meet? We met at a dive-bar in Central California (where Beau is from). Madeline was working in Big Sur after college, and after chatting we realized we were both working for the same resort. The proposal details? Madeline, Beau and Beau’s good friend who happens to be a wedding photographer went out for lunch off the Big Sur coast, and we pulled to a lookout point overlooking the Pacific Ocean to “sightsee,” and it was there that Beau popped the question! It was beyond beautiful, and we could hear seals barking on the beach below us. The ring details? Beau, Madeline’s mom and Nancy Mann all worked together to design the ring of Madeline’s absolute dreams. It’s a solitaire radiant-cut diamond, and she wanted something sneaky and sparkly underneath so there are hidden diamonds on the prongs. Your wedding vibe? We wanted something fun, whimsical, yet still

sophisticated! We worked with Ellie Clapp from Celebrated Events and Charles Arena from Arena’s florist to create something unique, flowerforward and very us. The town where Beau grew up is a stopping spot for monarch butterflies in their migration, so we latched onto the butterfly theme as a constant thread throughout our wedding weekend. Madeline is a HUGE fan of a theme, so having constant motifs throughout the weekend was something she wanted to focus on. Wedding dress details? I got my dress at Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City (I’m a huge Say Yes to the Dress fan). It’s the Dakota dress designed by Anne Barge with the Dakota veil. Madeline fell in love with the bow details on the veil (paying tribute to Beau’s name!). What really made the dress special, however, came from her stepdad Andy who secretly worked with Nancy to create bow rings for her and her mother, and bow cufflinks for Beau and himself using the bow design from the veil. Mann’s

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What was a must-have for your wedding? On a tangible level, a musthave is Lumifiy eye drops! Madeline is a huge crier and, as a surprise to no one, wept (happy tears) pretty much the entire wedding weekend! They kept my eyes white until the next bout of tears. However, what was really a must-have was my bridal stylist Kendra Worley; my wedding planner, Ellie Clapp; and our florist and dear friend, Charles Arena. They were absolutely crucial for the weekend, they took care of everything with such attention to detail, humor, kindness, and patience. Overall, having a great team of people who support you and are there for you on the wedding day and throughout the planning is a must-have. (And the eye drops). Favorite thing about each other? Beau loves Madeline’s humor; she is hands-down the funniest person he has ever met, and he is in awe with how she views the world and can turn everything into something positive and silly. Madeline loves how kind and compassionate Beau is, and how he treats everyone with respect and kindness.

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What are your dreams together as a couple? We’re both creatives; Beau is a painter, Madeline is a writer, so I’d say our biggest dreams are to put beautiful things into the world. A close second is to get a dog. Describe your perfect date night? We LOVE to eat—so starting the night with dinner at one of our favorite places in Boston, followed by an evening walk and a sweet, and, if we’re in Spain, going out dancing afterward is crucial. But when we’re state-side, Madeline loves a date night that ends before 10 p.m. What song or movie best describes your relationship? Beau is French, so it’s got to be a mix between “La Vie En Rose” by Louis Armstrong and (per Madeline’s insistence) “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. What was a memorable moment from your wedding weekend? We turned a room of the Genesee Valley Club into a dance club for the afterparty, and that was, truly, the light of my life. We wanted our wedding to be very dance-forward, and the dark-club-vibe definitely helped us to achieve that, and our amazing DJ, DJ Naps, who was spinning hits all night long.

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It Begins With A Memory Drawing on found photographs and salvaged materials, artist Athena Petra Tasiopoulos creates contemplative works that honor the past—and transformation. What happens to a memory when its owner is gone? It’s a question that quietly shapes the work of Vermont-based artist Athena Petra Tasiopoulos, whose mixed-media creations draw upon found photographs and salvaged materials to preserve, reinterpret and celebrate the human experience. Originally from Pennsylvania, Tasiopoulos studied photography at the Art Institute of Philadelphia, graduating at the top of her class in 2008. While her work has evolved far beyond the camera, photography remains foundational to her artistic language. Vintage portraits, weathered papers and found materials frequently serve as the starting point for works that blur the lines between past and present. Through encaustic (a technique that uses heated, pigmented beeswax mixed with resin), collage and mixed media, she transforms fragments of history into pieces that feel both deeply personal and universally resonant. At the heart of Tasiopoulos’s work is an exploration of connection—among people, places, memories and time itself. She has described an enduring fascination with old photographs, particularly anonymous portraits she refers to as “instant relatives,” subjects that are suspended between remembrance and obscurity. By reimagining these forgotten faces and narratives, she creates works that invite new emotional connections. “Creating is therapeutic,” she said in an interview with the publishing company Phaidon. “It can distract and redirect our anxious thoughts and help us process our emotions. So it’s extremely important to find a way to maintain a creative process right now.” Tasiopoulos’s work has attracted an international audience and has been featured in publications including Elle and Australia’s Frankie, while her pieces reside in collections around the world. Recent exhibitions, such as one called “Inner Spaces” at Soapbox Arts in Burlington, Vermont, have continued her exploration of memory, materiality and the beauty of imperfection. In an increasingly distracted age, her works offer something rare: an invitation to slow down, reflect and look more deeply. Though Vermont-based artist Athena Petra Tasiopoulos was formally trained with a camera, she also uses collage and mixed media. “The need to create is so uniquely human,” she says. “There’s something so pure, almost spiritual, about individuals who pursue that passion privately without the need for external approval.” The piece at right, “Regenerations No. 2,” is a mixed-media collage featuring encaustic wax on panel. It incorporates geometric forms and wabi-sabi textures.

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This page: “Unspoken #1” showcases a surreal combination of a vintage photo and abstract patterns. Opposite page: In “Fate,” a mixed-media collage, Tasiopoulos features a vintage female figure overlaid with hand-illustrated yellow rain elements. The piece combines a black-and-white photograph with colored pencil, graphite and watercolor to create a surreal aesthetic.

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This page: This abstract artwork, titled “Signals,” is a part of the artist’s “Inner Spaces” series and was made with found papers and delicate lines sealed beneath layers of beeswax on a panel. “I gravitate toward soft, muted colors—warmed and stained by time,” Tasiopoulos says. “Repetitive patterns and primitive marks carved and scraped into the surface of the wax speak to the imperfections of the human hand and the vulnerability of materiality.” Opposite page: “Three” is an abstract composition with a trio of figures, arched patterns and a dotted background. Tasiopoulos used paper collage and paint to create this surrealist work.

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For almost 30 years, actor Matt Damon has been a consistent force on the big screen, and his watches more than live up to that reputation.

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From his explosive early success to his turn on The Odyssey, actor Matt Damon knows what he likes and where he thrives. He knows his watches too.

Since his screen debut in 1988, actor Matt Damon is credited with 88 movie roles. Add another 10 or so for projects he worked on only behind the scenes as a producer, executive producer or screenwriter; toss on another dozen if you count television roles. Since 1996, there has been only one year when a movie with Damon somewhere in it didn’t hit the silver screen. That was 2020, when virtually no movies hit the silver screen at all. To call 55-year-old Damon “prolific” is an understatement. Born in Cambridge, Mass., Damon showed his interest in the arts early. He was active in his high school’s drama department, where he met lifelong friend and collaborator Ben Affleck. Damon first appeared in 1988’s Mystic Pizza beside a young Julia Roberts. He attended Harvard University, but left before graduating to embrace an acting opportunity. The turning point: He and Affleck wrote and starred in 1997’s Good Will Hunting, which won the duo the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The next year, Damon played a part in Saving Private Ryan that, though it wasn’t the lead, was in fact the title role. And he’s simply never stopped. In the years since, he’s been nominated for three more Oscars and won a Golden Globe. From action hero Jason Bourne in the spy-thriller action series known by that character’s surname to a stranded astronaut in 2015’s The Martian to legendary racecar driver and automotive designer Carroll Shelby in 2019’s Ford v Ferrari to the general who oversaw the Manhattan Project in 2023’s Oppenheimer, Damon has added subtle emotional depth, empathy and charm to every role he’s touched—always masculine, never opaque. This summer he took on the role of Odysseus in

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. He’s married to Luciana Bozán Barroso; together they have three daughters. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that a performer with such a packed schedule reaches for Rolex. His go-to for years has been a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Ref. 114270—an all-time classic that’s reliable and eye-catching without being flashy. (That’s also a good way to describe Damon’s acting style.) He’s been seen with it often, not just on red carpets but in his day-to-day life since the early 2000s. And he doesn’t just covet Rolexes for himself; Hollywood buzz suggests it’s also his favorite gift for friends. Stunning watches tend to be seen with Damon on screen as well. In Ford v Ferrari, he nods to a racing heritage by giving Carroll Shelby a vintage TAG Heuer Carrera Ref. 7753. With a stainless-steel case, a panda-style dial and legendary precision, the piece is an ode to the 1960s racing scene the movie recalls. And the brand has been seen with him before: In The Bourne Identity, Damon wears a Tag Heuer Link Chronograph. Strong and no-nonsense, it’s the perfect characterization touch for this ruthless spy. A totally different vibe? Look to The Martian, where astronaut-in-peril Mark Watney wears an all-black Hamilton BeLOWZERO (as the company prefers to style it), stealthy and rugged with luminous hour markers and hands—perfect for high-risk, interstellar survival. What’s the next step after you’ve taken on The Odyssey? Damon shows no signs of slowing down. For decades to come, surely, he’ll be a face to watch—and a wrist as well.

WATCHES TO WATCH We don’t know if actor, screenwriter and producer Matt Damon has a favorite character he’s played, but he certainly has a favorite watch: the all-time classic Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer Ref. 114270. Elegantly understated with a solid-line oyster band, this is the focal point of a collection that’s discreet and carefully considered. In the fast-paced heist Ocean’s Twelve, which hit theaters in 2004, Damon plays pickpocket and mastermind-in-training Linus Caldwell. The character rocks a Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6084, a classy vintage piece from the 1950s, on a brown leather strap—an exquisite balance of youth and experience. When he returned to the screen in the sequel, 2007’s Ocean’s Thirteen, Damon-asCaldwell got an even more covetable timepiece: an IWC Portugieser Chronograph. Known for its reliability and bold style, it has precision and finesse oozing from the steel case and white dial. It was a watch that kept up with the breakneck pace of the heist— and with the star who wore it too.

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For decades, Ferrari has defined automotive passion through naturally aspirated engines, sculpted silhouettes and an unmistakable soundtrack. But as the luxury performance market shifts toward electrification, the Italian automaker is preparing to enter a new era with the debut of its first-ever all-electric vehicle (EV), the Ferrari Luce. Equal parts grand tourer and high-performance EV, the Luce represents the 87-year-old company’s boldest invention yet—one that preserves the soul of Ferrari while embracing the industry’s future. At first glance, the Luce, which was unveiled this past May, is unmistakably Ferrari. Its low, sweeping stance and razor-sharp aerodynamic lines recall the brand’s racing pedigree, yet the overall design feels more futuristic than anything in Ferrari’s current lineup. Slim LED lighting signatures stretch across the front grille, while active aero elements integrated throughout the body help maximize efficiency without sacrificing drama. Performance remains central. Engineers reportedly tuned the Luce’s dual-motor electric powertrain to deliver more than 1,000 horsepower, launching the car from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds. Those figures place the Luce alongside EV performance models from brands such as Porsche and Lucid. Meanwhile, the all-wheel-drive dynamics deliver the kind of cornering precision expected from the prancing-horse badge. Unlike many EVs focused solely on straight-line speed, the Luce is engineered

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to engage the driver, blending electrified performance with Ferrari’s signature balance and control. Range and charging capabilities place the Luce in the elite tier of luxury EVs. Early estimates suggest that the vehicle can travel more than 400 miles on a single charge, while ultra-fast charging technology allows the battery to recover nearly 200 miles of range in approximately 15 minutes. Ferrari also is said to be developing an artificial sound profile inspired by its iconic combustion engines, giving the Luce a distinctive acoustic identity that separates it from the near-silent EV crowd. Inside, the cabin balances Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, including designs from former Apple designer Jony Ive’s LoveFrom team. Premium leather, carbon-fiber accents and sustainable materials create a cockpit that feels both luxurious and performance-oriented. A curved digital display spans the dashboard, integrating navigation, vehicle performance data and entertainment controls, while a driver-centric steering wheel houses controls inspired by Ferrari’s Formula 1 heritage. Ambient lighting and a panoramic glass roof further elevate the grand touring experience. More than simply Ferrari’s answer to the EV revolution, the Luce may prove that electrification and emotion can coexist—without compromise. The estimated starting price is $645,000.

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BROWNie POINTS William Henry limited edition Spearpoint “Watch Gears III” pocketknife with hand engraving, rubies and wooly mammoth tooth in 24k gold, stainless steel and Damascus steel. $10,000 Frederique Constant 40mm Manufacture Classic Date automatic watch with salmon sunburst dial on brown alligator strap. $4,395 Wolf 1834 single watch winder in brown vegan leather. Other colors available. $399 John Hardy Heishi colorblock bracelet with tigereye, howlite and light brown enamel in sterling silver. $1,195 William Henry Caribe 13 executive pen with rosewood and brass details. $295

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Secrets Of The Seychelles These beach-blessed Indian Ocean islands are all gorgeous, but each has its distinctive delights. By Everett Potter About three decades ago, well-heeled British and French vacationers discovered paradise in the Indian Ocean. That’s when they began flying 12 hours to a handful of newly built elite resorts on an archipelago of mountainous, jungle-clad islands collectively known as the Seychelles.

It’s easy to see why Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue Island in the Seychelles is one of the most photographed beaches in the world. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic granite boulders, shallow turquoise waters and lush tropical vegetation.

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From top: Praslin, the second-largest island in the Seychelles, is famous for its dense forests, including the UNESCO World Heritage site Vallée de Mai, and postcardperfect beaches. While strolling those beaches, especially the white sand of Curieuse Island, tourists can encounter massive Aldabra giant tortoises.

A long way to go for a holiday? I can argue that even the 17-plus-hour trip from New York is worth the flying time, having discovered that these islands truly deserve the encomium given them by sophisticated travelers: “edenic.” Lying 1,000 miles off the Mainland Coast of East Africa and comprising 115 dots of granite and coral spread out over a staggering 540,000 square miles, the Seychelles has an appeal that’s elegantly simple. Start with palm-fringed, Robinson Crusoe–style powdery white sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters. Then add exclusive resorts from Four Seasons and Oetker, with seclusion so assured they’ve become quiet cocoons for celebrities and tycoons. And throw in staffs that treat you like royalty. (No wonder—now Prince and Princess of Wales William and Catherine honeymooned here.) The Seychelles lies in the middle of the Indian Ocean, so it’s not surprising that the population is a mélange, the result of many trading nations crisscrossing these waters and intermingling. The locals have roots in Africa, Europe, India, China and the Arab countries, making for an interesting culture and cuisine. Like many Caribbean islands, the Seychelles was settled by French explorers in 1770 and later captured by the British. The local lingo is Seychellois Creole, but both English and French are recognized as official languages. I island-hopped around by boat—there are fast ferries between some of the islands—and 12-seater plane, while those with deeper wallets choose to go via helicopter. Each of the major islands, as I quickly learned, offers something different. Mahé is the main island hub, where you’ll find the airport, the big hotels and the capital, Victoria, as well as several notable resorts, including Four Seasons. Dramatically located on a steep, jungle-clad hillside, Four Seasons Seychelles opened its doors in February 2009. It includes 67 villas and resi-

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dences, each with a notable view of the beach and ocean. Each unit here is built to foster the illusion that you are utterly alone in paradise. And the illusion works. I glimpsed the honeymooners and couples rekindling romance only at the resort’s restaurants. The rest of the time, I felt like I was in a private, blissfully remote home. You could spend weeks in such isolated bliss, but you’d miss a taste of real island life by not taking a boat over to neighboring La Digue Island. There I could get around by bicycle and lie about on beaches like Anse Source d’Argent, a Lonely Planet “top 10” favorite. It boasts towering lumps of pink granite smoothed into curvy shapes by years of wave action, talcum white sand, palm trees and arguably the clearest waters I’ve ever seen. Suitably blissed out, I was ready for a change of scenery, and that was accomplished in just 15 minutes by fast ferry from La Digue to Praslin, the second-largest island in the Seychelles. There I headed for Vallée de Mai, a nature preserve designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I had long wanted to see this primeval forest of coco palms because it’s been enshrined in travelers’ folklore as the location of the Garden of Eden. Walking here was slow going, thanks to staggering humidity and sometimes challenging trails that had been cut through the dense growth. Overhead were fan-like palm leaves 10 feet across and pendulous nuts clustered at the tops of the palm trunk, nuts alleged to be the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge. Adam and Eve aside, Praslin has two beaches lauded for their beauty.

From top: The Four Seasons Resort Seychelles boasts exclusive villas with private pools and wooden terraces. Fine dining at the resort features mouth-watering dishes, such as beef tataki, thinly sliced, lightly seared steak. Four Seasons guests are treated to charming accommodations like rustic wooden ceilings and vibrant purple accent chairs.

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From top: Snorkeling in the tropical waters around the Seychelles gives visitors a chance to get up close and personal with exotic fish. For those who prefer to taste the flavors of the sea, snapper and parrotfish are prevalent in the Seychelles’s waters.

Anse Lazio, dotted with small boulders, often appears on world’s most beautiful beaches lists, but my choice would be Anse Georgette, where crowd control is a cinch because getting to its snow-white sands requires a rigorous hour-long walk. On Praslin, the hotel of choice is Constance Lémuria. It has Asian-inspired architecture, multiple pools and that rarity in these islands, a golf course. (It is, in fact, the Seychelles’ only 18-hole championship course.) The resort also shows a high regard for its environment, with lighting kept low so as not to disturb turtles laying eggs on the beach at night. The 96 spacious suites have been designed with natural materials such as wood, marble, limestone and pink granite to blend with their surroundings. Looking for the ultimate in privacy? Private island resorts are a hallmark of the Seychelles, and the most famous of them all is Frégate Island Private, part of the Oetker Collection. Less than one square mile, it’s the resort that started the luxury boom in the Seychelles three decades ago, and it’s set to make a comeback this year following a four-year rebuild. In my most recent visit, I was free to immerse myself in Frégate’s natural world, from the fruit bats overhead to the giant tortoises on the beach. When it reopens this fall, it will retain its much-lauded style, service and size, with just 17 villas. They’re being designed out of glass, stone and lightwood and outfitted with state-ofthe-art technology, including solar panels, to minimize energy consumption. Improved roads and infrastructure will make travel on the isle easier and more sustainable. The Seychelles has been called the Galapagos of the Indian Ocean, and that seems apt. But even in the Galapagos you can’t lie, as I did here, on a white linen-clad four-poster looking out at the sand and the sea while keeping an eye out for the elusive Seychelles magpie-robin, one of the world’s rarest birds. Darwin himself never had it so good.

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The Ros Sodyer rock pool is a popular attraction in the Seychelles. The natural tidal pool is carved into granite cliffs on the island of Mahé.

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cask confidential Rare, aged and exclusive, five bourbons command attention on the top shelf.

There was a time when the ultimate flex in spirits was simply securing a reservation at the right distillery or tracking down a coveted bottle before it disappeared behind velvet ropes and private client lists. Today, the world of luxury bourbon has evolved into something even more rarefied: a culture of whispered allocations, invitation-only releases

• Woodford Reserve Bourbon Baccarat Edition. Finished in XO Cognac barrels and presented in a handcrafted Baccarat crystal decanter, this ultra-luxury release transforms classic Kentucky bourbon into a refined and worldly sip. On the nose, it offers aromas of baked orchard fruit, toasted oak, cacao and warm baking spice. The palate unfolds with rich layers of dried cherry, vanilla cream, caramel and citrus, while the texture is velvety and exceptionally smooth. Its long, elegant finish carries lingering notes of spice and sweet oak. Enjoy it neat in fine crystal, ideally paired with dark chocolate or savored after a decadent steakhouse dinner.

and collectors who’d go out of their way for the privilege of a pour. In penthouses, private clubs and candlelit bourbon rooms from Manhattan to Mayfair, these bottles have become liquid status symbols, displayed with the reverence once reserved for vintage watches or bluechip art. Limited-edition expressions

• Booker’s 25th Anniversary Edition Bourbon Whiskey. Created to commemorate 25 years of Booker’s legendary small-batch bourbon, this release was crafted from some of the final barrels personally laid down by Booker Noe, Jim Beam’s grandson. It opens with aromas of toasted oak, caramel, cinnamon and roasted nuts. The palate is rich and layered, revealing dark toffee, vanilla, leather, baking spice and hints of dried fruit, all carried on a texture that is notably silky for such a powerful whiskey. Its long, warming finish lingers with oak, pepper and sweet spice. Try it neat—perhaps with a cigar and dark chocolate after dinner.

• Blanton’s Straight from the Barrel Bourbon. Drawn from individual barrels and bottled at full cask strength without dilution, this bottle delivers an experience that is both potent and polished. The bouquet leans deep and decadent, offering waves of sugar, charred oak, baking spice and candied orange. On the palate, notes of maple, roasted pecan, dark caramel and clove unfold with richness, balanced by a weighty, mouthcoating body. The finish is intense and enduring, leaving traces of pepper, smoke and sweet-barrel char long after the final sip. A whiskey of this caliber is best poured neat and lingered over.

from heritage houses now generate loyalty among generations of enthusiasts who value craftsmanship, scarcity and story. For those fortunate enough to sip them, the appeal of today’s most exclusive bourbons isn’t merely about taste—it’s about the “ABCs” of access, belonging and cachet in a world where rarity is the ultimate luxury.

• Double Eagle Very Rare 20-Year-Old Bourbon Whiskey. Aged for two decades and presented in a hand-blown crystal decanter inspired by the American eagle, this bourbon represents the pinnacle of patience and craftsmanship. Time has softened and deepened the spirit, revealing an aromatic profile of antique oak, tobacco leaf, caramelized fig and orange oil. The palate is layered, offering notes of dark honey, leather, toasted vanilla and baking spice wrapped in an exceptionally satin-like texture. Its finish lingers, unfolding slowly with hints of maple and cedar. Reserve it for unhurried evenings and sip it neat.

• Jefferson’s Presidential Select 16-Year-Old Twin Oak Bourbon Whiskey. Originally released in extremely limited quantities, Jefferson’s Presidential Select 16-Year-Old Twin Oak Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is revered for its extended aging and distinctive “Twin Oak” finishing process, which imparts extraordinary depth and character. The nose is rich and mature, with aromas of oak, brown butter and tobacco. On the palate, waves of vanilla bean and dark fruit are released, while the finish leaves impressions of toasted wood, maple and soft pepper. Relax with this sip neat after dinner, perhaps alongside pecan pralines or flourless chocolate cake.

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