Mann's Jewelers: Spring/Summer 2018

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C O N T E N T S Spring/Summer 2018

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Nancy Mann PRESIDENT Robert Mann

4 Illumannations: In Honor of Strong Women

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Megan Crawford

6 Fabulous in Rochester PUBLISHER Stuart Nifoussi

10 From the Runways

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20 Pantone Color Report: Spring 2018 23 Great Gifts for Life’s Most Meaningful Moments 30 Giftware: Baccarat

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Karen Alberg Grossman MANAGING EDITOR Jillian LaRochelle CREATIVE DIRECTOR Hans Gschliesser

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PROJECT MANAGER Lisa Menghi DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION & CIRCULATION Christine Hamel

32 Art: Mixed-Media Master 34 Music: Jewel Tones

ADVERTISING SERVICES MANAGER Jacquelynn Fischer

36 Events: Eastman Entertains

PRODUCTION/ART ASSISTANT Alanna Giannantonio

38 Culture: The MAG

ACCOUNTING Agnes Alves, Megan Frank

42 Designers: David Yurman 44 Perfect Gems

PUBLISHED BY Wainscot Media

48 Top 10: Travel Essentials

CHAIRMAN Carroll V. Dowden

50 Travel: Earned Indulgences

PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Dowden

54 Wellness: DripHouse

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Shae Marcus, Carl Olsen

56 Ask the Doctor 58 Wines: Living Roots Wine & Co.

VICE PRESIDENTS Nigel Edelshain, Tom Flannery, Rita Guarna, Christine Hamel

60 Food: Top 3 Rochester Juice Bars 62 Food: Eat Happy!

66 Spirits: Sipping Through East Asia 68 Timepieces: Rolex

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82 Weddings: Lashbrook 88 Fashion: A Love Letter to the White Shirt

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errors or omissions. ACCENT is published by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Mann’s Jewelers.

Copyright © 2018 by Wainscot Media, LLC.

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70 Auctions: A Good Investment

76 Designers: My Story

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Illumannations

In Honor of Strong Women, by CEO Nancy Mann and failures. She did the same for her Mann’s Jewelers family and everyone around her. No one ever had a bigger cheerleader.

Our mother, Gertrude, was an extraordinary woman and the backbone of our family and business. While our father, Irving, was more visible in the community, our mother was the glue that kept everything together and moving forward.

She passed away in 2007, yet she still remains an integral part of our daily activities. Our link to her is inextricable, and a day doesn’t pass where she isn’t referenced in some way.

She surrounded herself with strong people, many of whom happened to be women, and as part of her legacy at Mann’s Jewelers, we still do the same. We have an extraordinary team, but the success of our business would not be possible without the exceptional women who comprise our team of executives, managers, buyers, marketers, designers, sales and service professionals and administrative staff. Women have incredible instincts and perceptions, and that, coupled with knowledge, can be a valuable advantage. Call it intuition, but women have an innate ability to understand subtleties, and that benefits all of us.

It was Gert who discovered a vacant rental property in 1969, in a strip plaza at what was then the rural intersection of Monroe Avenue and Clover Street. Since urban renewal was sweeping downtown Rochester at the time, Irving and Gert needed to relocate their business from 158 Clinton Avenue South; so they signed a lease and Mann’s Jewelers at the Monroe-Clover Plaza was born.

As we round the corner to the 50th year of Mann’s Jewelers on Monroe Avenue, we have a lot to be thankful for. A legacy of integrity. A strong team of committed professionals.

Relationships and friendships with many of the finest brands and preeminent designers in the world. Meaningful core values that guide us. All under the very roof our mother helped build and believed in. We celebrate her today and every day, and applaud her strength and the legacy she left.

Our mother was a strong and capable woman, and her mindset was atypical of the time. She worked alongside Irving every day as a partner and valued confidant, and her intuition guided much of the decision making. My brother Robert and I both knew she cherished her role as mother, but equally valued being a woman in business.

She had a formidable work ethic and applauded others who felt the same. As a mother, she always encouraged our interests and enthusiasm and shared her quick wit, thoughtful advice and open arms in regard to our successes

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This does not mean, however, that I'm suggesting you know you can do more, but can you do LESS? At the risk of sounding like Carrie Bradshaw…I dress less fabulously. You would still have to get out of can’t get this question out of my head. I have your spandex pants and put on something extra. What I preached “More is More” for as long as I can am suggesting is that you pick and choose those items more remember. And now, in the midst of never feeling carefully. Not buy more, but buy more pieces of clothing that like “more” is enough…I feel the need to hit the will simplify your routine. Walk around all dressed up with nowhere to go. Dress up for you. You are enough of a reason pause button.

All day it’s “is this enough?” Are we enough? to look fabulous. Instead of saying yes to all the galas in town, pick one and nail it. Then Is there enough gather your girlfriends and healthy food in my kids’ diet? enjoy a 7 p.m. dance party in Do they play enough sports? your ironic T-shirts and cutDid we work hard enough on off jean shorts. And then… their math homework (and for go to bed. Fashion trends the love of God who is going for spring are renewed and to teach ME the “new math”)? regenerated. Let them do the Did I give enough to my job work for you. today? Did I exercise enough?

Pantone colors are all the Can I do MORE? craze this spring. Colors are Absolutely. Of course I shocked back to life and neon can. I am a mother of three Easter shades are and I can juggle a million the new normal. things in the air standing in Lavender will embellished platforms…while be everyone’s doing the dishes. But can I cup of tea. do less? What can I cut out This springy so that there is more time to purple hue can be present? When do you stop be as bright doing more in order to BE or as mellow more? More available to your as you want. family and your community, Monochromatic able to focus on the causes that shades of this bunny-worthy keep you morally stimulated? color are best worn together.

How are we going to be more This is the perfect way available to ourselves? to simplify your morning It would appear that I routine: matchy-matchy. can’t say “no.” Or rather I say Pair a silky lavender blouse “no” and then I talk myself Jewelry by Hueb, Roberto with a billowy purple into doing something because Coin, Stephen Webster and Swarovski. All available at wide-leg pant, add some I feel it’s a challenge to be able Mann's Jewelers. cognac-colored leather to take on one more thing. accents, and don’t forget the More output than input. But amethyst lariat necklace. what if instead of saying “yes” Color favorite number two to that extra PTA volunteer is yellow. I'll tell you what day, I said “sorry, I’m busy” I tell the kids: coming in and actually I did nothing? I COURTNEY WINSLOW second isn’t last (that’s the could get dressed up and do advantage to having three nothing. The real challenge kids). Lots of people say “I is to be unashamed of doing can’t wear yellow,” although “nothing.” Which might mean PHOTOS BY ALEXANDRA ELISE | SHOT AT ARENA’S I think that’s a cop-out for catching up on that book, or fear of trying something new. meditating or just watching Oprah. When my husband asks what I did today, I would Afraid to wear something that might draw attention away from just say “Oh, I did a lot less than usual. Tried to keep my your boring black pants? Well, I can relate to wanting to hide, expectations low and let everyone kinda cry and bitch and but my favorite booth at Next Door does the trick. Add yellow moan and I didn’t fix it. There is pizza in the fridge.” How accents to your look with shoes, a handbag or embroidered trim on a blazer. Go crazy and buy a cheery yellow one-piece AMAZING would that be?!

Rochester native and all-around style guru on spring 2018 style.

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bathing suit for the pool! A tan and yellow are like best friends; they might even get married.

Shimmer and shine: Mixing these into everyday wear has made them even more fantastic. You don’t have to wait for that summer wedding to get glitzy. I love the idea of pairing a sequined skirt with a sweatshirt, some Vans sneaks, and extra-big colorful earrings. Do less, get more.

A trench coat is a spring staple. Any khaki-colored cinched-waist style will do, but if you want to really be on the “it” list this season, find a trench in a checked fabric, either tartan or gingham. It’s the trendiest way to fight the spring showers. Wear with patent leather booties and a waterproof PVC clear handbag to hold all your goodies.

If the plaid trench isn’t working for you, plaid just-about-anything will be a hit from spring right into fall. Instead of heavy wool, substitute this season with sheer plaid dresses, or blue and white checked high-waisted pants paired with a cropped crisp white shirt.

All that fringe you put away a couple of seasons ago is ready to make a comeback. Hanging strands and tassels sway perfectly in the summer breeze. Silky fringed dresses in bright colors like emerald green are the perfect way to make an entrance: so easy to wear to that one gala or out to the pool. (Multitasking is not just for moms but for fabulous gowns, too.)

Don't think too hard. Just put it on and walk out the door. Do less: Add whatever jewels are by your bedside and leave your beach hair the way it is.

As always, I'd be remiss to leave out these honorable mentions for the more adventurous ladies: corset waists, floral patterns, flowing Renaissance dresses perfect for a summer wedding. And don't forget flight suits: one-piece baggy jumpsuits have Top Gun appeal when paired with Ray Bans for a concert at CMAC. Remember you are worth it, which means you get to do less sometimes. Set goals that keep you going, and dreams that keep you hoping. What’s the ultimate mom dream? A cozy apartment for me and other moms to share, a place to get away. No one would complain to us, judge us, or question us. It would be decked out Bohemian-style, filled with low white couches, decorated with breakable baubles on every table. It would have the most comfortable down bedding scattered with pink silk pillows.

Jewelry A pale pink Aerin jewelry box from Mann's would be piled to the

by Hueb, brim with gems. The closets? Filled with silk robes and Diana Ross MJ Rocks, Stephen sequined gowns. A basket full of jeweled mules and Havaianas flipWebster and flops by the front door. (You put them on when you walk IN.) A great Swarovski.

All available sound system for random dancing and a fridge filled with rosé, green at Mann's smoothies, fresh fruit and potato chips. No better hideout since I Jewelers. was five years old and building forts under the willow trees on East Avenue. This may be a stretch, but wherever you can, create space in your life where you can do less…then be more.

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FROM THE RUNWAYS

VIOLET VIEWS Ippolita Rock Candy mini teardrop earrings with amethyst in sterling silver. $395

Michael Aram Botanical Leaf multi-strand lariat with pearls, amethyst and diamonds in sterling silver. $1,775

BOTTEGA VENETA SS 2018 / FIRSTVIEW

David Yurman Chatelaine bracelet in Black Orchid colorway with amethyst and diamonds in sterling silver. $3,500

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Stephen Webster Magnipheasant Feathers cocktail ring with amethyst, garnet and black diamonds in 18k white gold. $16,000

Kwiat Vintage Collection 18K white gold and double rosecut diamond vintage ring Stephen Webster Lady Stardust Crystal Haze earrings with purple sapphire, amethyst and diamonds in 18k white gold. $12,000

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Beverley K vintage-inspired ring with ruby, sapphire and diamonds in 18k white gold. $1,970

Beverley K vintage-inspired necklace with sapphires and diamonds in 18k white gold. $2,290

Oscar Heyman Patriotic Pansy earrings with ruby, sapphire and diamond in platinum and 18k yellow gold. $56,000

David Yurman Renaissance bracelet with rubies in 18k yellow gold. $3,600 David Yurman Renaissance bracelet with sapphire in 18k yellow gold $1,300

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David Yurman Renaissance bracelet with diamonds in 18k yellow gold. $3,800

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Precision Set princess-cut eternity bands with ruby, diamond and sapphire all in 18k white gold. Ruby band, $5,540. Diamond band, $6,520. Sapphire band, $5,040

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POLKA PRINTS

John Hardy Dot drop earrings in sterling silver. $295

OmbrĂŠ black to white South Sea pearls with 14k white gold and diamond clasp. $22,500

Ippolita Rock Candy earrings with clear quartz, mother of pearl and hematite in sterling silver. $695

Oval diamond ring with black enamel in 18k white gold.

Price on request.

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Roberto Coin Venetian Princess bangle with black and white diamonds in 18k white gold. $35,000

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Hueb Mirage earrings with quartz, black spinel and diamonds in 18k white gold. $3,590

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TRANSPARENCY Stephen Webster White Kites Crest Couture necklace with diamonds in 18k white gold. $170,000

Cushion-cut diamond drop earrings in platinum.

Price on request.

Drop earrings with diamonds in 14k white gold. $13,400

CHANEL SS 2018 / FIRSTVIEW

Three-stone emerald-cut diamond engagement ring in platinum featuring a 20.46ct emerald-cut center.

Price on request.

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Atelier Swarovski by John Nollet. A Star is Born hair comb with Swarovski crystals. $199 Flexible cuff bracelet with pavĂŠ diamonds in 18k white gold. $71,000

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Our favorite stars share a love for our favorite brands!

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Jane Fonda wore Mikimoto to the AFI Awards.

Leslie Mann, with husband Judd Apatow, wore Roberto Coin to the Academy Awards.

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Selma Blair wore Sutra in a spread for Schon magazine.

Danai Gurira wore Sutra in a spread for Rogue magazine.

Adwoa Aboah wore John Hardy to the Party for a Cause NYFW kickoff party..

Taraji P. Henson wore Roberto Coin

to the Academy Awards.

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PANTONE COLOR REPORT SPRING 2018 B Y

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MEADOWLARK A confident punch of yellow kicks off the palette, with Meadowlark capturing the irreplaceable feeling of a fresh spring day. The cool gold tone is polished enough to wear alone or with any of the warmer spring shades.

CHERRY TOMATO Feisty and fiery, Cherry Tomato is a heated mix of orange and red hues that demand to be seen. A vibrant companion to the usual lineup of spring pastels, it’s the perfect way to spice up the season.

LITTLE BOY BLUE Clear spring skies were the inspiration for this sweet pastel shade. The demure Little Boy Blue is the ultimate spring color, not only for fashion but for interior design. A pop of this delicate azure is a great add-on to either a neutral color scheme or next to a cool yellow.

CHILI OIL Deliciously named, Chili Oil is a spicy brick red with base notes of brown that adds a bit of “seasoning” to an otherwise soft palette.

Earthy and grounded, it’s a strong hue that’s an ideal look for date nights in still-chilly weather.

PINK LAVENDER Two shades in one, this romantic floral color is the quintessential spring shade. A dreamy mix of lilac and rose, Pink Lavender is the perfect feminine hue to pair with the misty days of spring.

BLOOMING DAHLIA No spring palette is complete without a shade inspired by florals and Blooming Dahlia fits the mold. A salmon pink, this color is reserved compared to others, but necessary for a “springtime in Paris” effect.

ARCADIA This cool, almost minty, green is a retro take on the oft-seen pastel and kelly greens. Arcadia is a careful mix of blue and green to form a fresh aquamarine, a new classic for spring color collections.

ULTRA VIOLET Named the Pantone Color of 2018, Ultra Violet is an electrifying amethyst hue that’s perfect for capturing the magic of spring. It’s a distinctive color often found in nature, making it one of the new spring shades.

EMPERADOR While spring is known for creating a colorful display, earthy shades are needed to ground them. Emperador does just that with its rich and chocolatey vibes, adding some substance to the airier colors in the palette.

ALMOST MAUVE Breathy and gentle, this soft, barely there pink adds an ethereal touch to an otherwise punchy palette. With just the subtlest notes of blush, Almost Mauve pairs perfectly with a brighter jewel tone.

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giftware

SHATTERING STEREOTYPES Crystal is the New Black.

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few weeks ago, my dishwasher broke and an appliance repairman came to assess the damage. I offered him a beverage and presented it to him in one of the beautiful crystal glasses I recently received as a gift. I think he was confused as to why I was serving him a glass of plain water in such fine crystal at 11 a.m. on a routine Tuesday. But he seemed to appreciate and enjoy it.

Thanks in part to Baccarat, a French company that has been providing beautiful giftware since 1764, I’m on a mission to incorporate things typically thought of as formal into my everyday lifestyle. This iconic 254-year-old brand wants to change the way we think about crystal. The message is, well, crystal clear: Let’s get rid of the misperception that crystal is just for special occasions.

It makes perfect sense: We’re willing to wear our fine jewelry and apparel, drive our high-end cars and risk scuffing our best footwear, so why not allow ourselves the same luxuries at home? Life is too short to limit ourselves this way.

It’s really a simple concept: Our lives are special, therefore every day should be treated that way.

Imagine how decadent it would feel after a long, stressful day to sip your glass of wine from exquisite stemware. How much more enjoyable that morning juice would taste in a crystal tumbler. How radiant those fresh tulips would look as they bloom in a crystal vase. Celebrating a typical day should be a rule, not an exception. It’s estimated that half of Americans entertain in their homes at least once a month.

That’s a lot of opportunities to take out that fine serveware, yet few of us do for fear of breaking something, or because it’s been ingrained in us to save the good serveware for holidays.

Let’s move past that taboo and live for today. Go ahead and use that beautiful crystal; I guarantee it will bring a smile, even on an ordinary Tuesday morning. LISA MENGHI

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MIXED-MEDIA MASTER The unretouched world of PAUL GERBEN.

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His vast body of work ranges from abstract paintings to public sculptures, from tribal masks to mixed-media compositions. But it’s probably his celebrity portraits that most define him at the moment. His unpretentious photography precludes hair stylists, makeup artists, even retouching. “I like things natural. In preparation for these assignments, I spend time with the person, watch or read interviews with them, understand their essence.

I go for a very organic shot, using only my small Leica. If I’m lucky, the natural light, the exact angle, the intrinsic expression all come together in one perfect moment.”

Is he kidding? Celebrity clients allowing photo shoots without makeup or retouch? “As an art director for many years, I learned the difference between fashion shots and portraits. I make sure my subjects gain trust in me so they can be themselves at the shoot and ultimately appreciate the beauty in my unaltered images.” KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

hen he started painting at age seven, encouraged by his mother, little did Paul Gerben imagine that his work would gain such widespread acclaim. A native New Yorker often seen pounding the pavement with Happy, his beloved shelter dog adopted seven years ago from the North Shore Animal League, Gerben is considered by many critics a new Andy Warhol, whose art reflects the urban energy he lives and breathes daily.

He studied at Rhode Island School of Design and Philadelphia School of Art, but dropped out of college to cut hair for students who paid him with art lessons. His quest for knowledge is as insatiable as his drive. “I’ve always been an entrepreneur. I’ve freelanced at ad agencies and design companies, started my own branding business, worked as an art director at Condé Nast. I need to keep moving. These days, I do my best work at 2:00 a.m. when I can dive in with no distractions.”

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music

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Like a rare sparkling gemstone, KARRIN ALLYSON’s singing is unique, organic and multi-faceted.

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usic lovers most appreciate her blend of versatility and range. But what five-time Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson delivers on stage is so much more.

A classically trained pianist who never fails to elevate her accompanying musicians while dazzling audiences, she sings blues, jazz, scat and ballads with her own unique spin.

Initially a classical pianist, she began writing pop tunes and folk music right after college. But her passion soon evolved to jazz. “What really hooked me was the ability to improvise, to make songs my own and perform them differently each time,” she explains. “When I started, my influences were not just singer/songwriters like Joni Mitchell and Bonnie Raitt, but also Thelonious Monk and Nancy Wilson with Cannonball Adderley.”

Allyson sings in three languages: English, Portuguese and French. She also does some teaching. “I try to impart to my students that we’re musicians first and foremost. We might be a musician who sings or a musician who plays an instrument, but we must strive to be great musicians; one’s instrument is almost secondary to overall musicianship.”

Allyson maintains that to truly appreciate the genre, young people need to see jazz performed live. “Jazz needs to be exposed to the general population if it is to become more popular. But perhaps it’s better if it remains exclusive, a mystical interaction between musicians that changes each time it’s played and becomes somehow competitive. This is what makes it so interesting to the listening audience. Pop is repetitive, attention-getting and fun, whereas jazz is for dreamers, for more creative types. Pop represents an art form of precision: putting on a great show by doing every song the same way every time. But getting on stage and just letting things unfold is also an art form, an art form of emotion. This is the essence of jazz.”

Allyson considers herself as much an activist as a musician. “I want to do more things with music that will help people get in touch with their feelings. Making them feel good, making them smile, ultimately making the world a better place.”

Karrin Allyson’s album of original songs will be released this year on her website, karrin.com. DAVID A. ROSE

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ann’s Jewelers will return to the movies during this year’s thirdannual Eastman Entertains.

The program, developed by the Eastman Museum Council and the Landscape Committee, features 24 film-themed tabletop displays uniquely created by local businesses, garden clubs and florists.

Eastman Entertains kicks off with a preview party serving cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on Monday, May 7, and the exhibit is open to the public from May 8 through 20th, during which time select movies connected to program will be played at the Dryden Theatre. The 2017 program drew 3,000 attendees who were eager to take in the exhibit that starts in the Palm House and extends throughout the mansion.

With an affinity for china, silver, crystal and everything tabletop, Nancy Mann says Eastman Entertains is the perfect combination of everything she loves; and most importantly, it supports the Eastman Museum, a worldclass treasure that we are so fortunate to have in Rochester.

“Being in the Eastman House is magical, and Eastman Entertains enhances the elegance and mystique of another era,” she says. “My mind immediately goes to what life was like in the house when Mr. Eastman entertained his renowned guests and world leaders.”

Last year, Nancy collaborated with Charles Arena from Arena’s to create an elegant depiction of the movie Black Swan.

Arena’s beautiful flowers were showcased in black and white Limoges swans to create the centerpiece. Other dramatic jewels for the home ranged from feather napkins to dinnerware and flatware: all items from Mann’s Jewelers Gifts for the Home collection, a category that people don’t always realize is offered at Mann’s.

Nancy looks forward to participating in the event again this year, allowing her to dip in to her creativity and tabletop design expertise. “The creative talent in Rochester is unbelievable, and it’s truly inspiring to see how different groups portray the movie titles they have selected.” ADENA MILLER

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culture

MONET at the MEMORIAL ART GALLERY Behind the scenes of Rochester’s most-anticipated exhibit.

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walk through the soaring exhibit halls of Rochester’s Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) takes visitors through centuries of creativity and expression and nearly 12,000 works of art, from Egypt to the present day. According to MAG director Dr. Jonathan Binstock, “We steward some of the finest examples of human achievement across the globe and across time, and represent the highest aspirations of humanity.” This artistic vision is represented in the MAG’s permanent collection as well as in its special exhibitions throughout the year.

In April, the Memorial Art Gallery will debut Reflections on Place, a creative media arts series inspired by the City of Rochester. The MAG commissioned three international artists to create contemporary artworks informed by current events

Waterloo Bridge, Veiled Sun, 1903. Oil on canvas.

Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester.

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and the social, cultural and political history of Rochester.

This storied history, including its role in the Underground Railroad, the life of Frederick Douglass and women’s suffrage, will be woven into new, original artwork, which will become part of the permanent collection following the exhibition.

The most highly anticipated upcoming exhibition features the MAG’s own beautiful, light-filled Waterloo Bridge, Veiled Sun, painted in 1903 by renowned impressionist master Claude Monet. This canvas will be the centerpiece of an

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exciting and innovative exhibit organized by the MAG, Monet’s Waterloo Bridge: Vision and Process, set to premiere October 7, 2018 and run through January 6, 2019.

The focused and powerful exhibition will feature seven additional works from Monet’s Waterloo Bridge series, each showcasing a similar view of the bridge but with totally different results. From 1899 to 1901, Monet spent a total of six months painting the Thames River in London. There are over 40 canvasses in the Waterloo Bridge series, and this exhibition presents the rare opportunity to view several versions from the series concurrently.

“We have one of the great masterpieces of the series, Waterloo Bridge, Veiled Sun,” says Binstock. “Our painting inspired us to delve more deeply into Monet’s process, and now this exhibition will advance scholarship on Monet and boost our profile beyond Rochester,” he adds. ccording to Nancy Norwood, MAG’s curator of European art, Monet’s process is of particular interest because with his series paintings, “the real subject was the light, the fog and the atmosphere.” Claude Monet sought to “capture the ephemeral, fleeting moments,” she continues. Monet writes, “For me, it is only the surrounding atmosphere that gives subjects their true value. The fog in London assumes all sorts of colors…and the interest in painting is to get to the objects as seen through all these fogs.”

“With this exhibit, nearly two years in the making, we will tease out what Monet was thinking about when he was painting these series pieces,” reveals Norwood, who is also curating the exhibition. “We want our visitors to discover and engage with Monet’s artistic process,” she says. Elements of the exhibition will include a documentary video on Monet’s process, an interactive touchscreen wall and a scholarly catalog featuring prominent art historians and conservationists.

One of the most inventive exhibit components features imaging analysis in partnership with Buffalo State University’s Department of Conservation. Cutting-edge imaging technology and intense magnification reveals details such as paints and pigments, the direction of brush strokes, textures and even paint thickness. “Rochester is very much a city about imaging and imaging science,” notes Norwood. “Imaging not only reveals what cannot be seen with the naked eye, but offers perspective on Monet’s artistic vision and how he was trying to capture light.” By bringing imaging elements together with these eight magnificent canvasses, visitors will have a unique opportunity to experience Monet with depth, fullness and clarity.

The Memorial Art Gallery aims to enrich lives and build community through art, and Dr. Binstock seeks to share this vision with a broad and diverse audience. Rochester is fortunate that our community art museum not only inspires curiosity, creativity and exploration, but dazzles brilliantly all year long. JULIE NUSBAUM

Waterloo Bridge, 1903. Oil on canvas. Denver Art Museum, Funds from Helen Dill bequest, 1935.15. Photo courtesy of the Denver Art Museum.

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Waterloo Bridge, London, at Dusk, 1904. Oil on canvas.

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ORIGINATOR OF CULTURED PEARLS TO LEGENDARY JEWELER MIKIMOTO celebrates its 125th anniversary.

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ince 1893, Mikimoto has celebrated the natural beauty, exceptional quality and timeless elegance that define the originator of the world’s finest cultured pearls.

This year marks its 125th anniversary, a time to reflect and look to the future, ushering in a new chapter of the Mikimoto brand.

When founder Kokichi Mikimoto successfully created the world’s first cultured pearl, he continued to innovate and develop new techniques and designs, rivaling those of his European contemporaries.

At the 1937 International Exposition in Paris, he unveiled the Obidome Kimono Sash Clip, with exquisite detail and Art Deco style. Adorned with Akoya cultured pearls and precious stones, it demonstrated a novel versatility with 12 interchangeable settings that allowed the disassembling and reassembling of parts to form completely different pieces, including a brooch, rings and hair ornaments.

To celebrate 125 years, Mikimoto proudly revisits this classic, vintage design and introduces the Yaguruma collection, featuring a belt, bracelet and pendants.

Recently shown in Geneva, one of this season’s highlights is the Praise to Nature collection. Through exquisite craftsmanship, it’s the embodiment of a song of praise to the glory of the natural world.

Fantastic gemstones—diamond, emerald, pink and blue sapphire, and aquamarine—appear throughout the new collections, dancing in a festival of color.

In Kokichi Mikimoto’s pioneering spirit, the jeweler’s spectacular pearl collections continue to pay homage to natural origins and evolve with High Jewellery. “2018 is an important year that marks a pivoting point and clear transition to focusing more on High Jewellery, notably non-pearl jewelry,” says Yugo Tsukikawa, senior vice president of marketing and brand strategy, Mikimoto America.

Outlining its future, Mikimoto extends its expertise and creativity to brand-new luxury gifts: photo frames in Akoya cultured pearl and diamond, thoughtfully designed in a lacework pattern, as well as radially cut mother of pearl. Both lines signify the next step for the lustrous pearl house, as its luxury offering extends globally and beyond jewelry, growing to meet the demands of today’s customer.

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TRUE TO FORM

Jewelry icon DAVID YURMAN talks inspiration, exploration and collaboration.

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t all started with a book on prehistoric art that fascinated 11-year-old David Yurman. In high school, he learned welding from noted sculptor Ernesto Gonzales, then lived an artist’s life in California before moving back east to Greenwich Village. In 1969, he met a beautiful young artist named Sybil (later to become his wife) while working for sculptor Hans Van de Bovenkamp. Then, apprenticing with

highly esteemed sculptor Theodore Roszak, Yurman designed a bronze necklace for Sybil that got picked up by a gallery and quickly sold out. This evolved into the Yurmans’ first business: selling their jewelry at arts and crafts fairs.

David and Sybil got married in 1979, and a year later relaunched the company as David Yurman. Year one, a good omen: an award from the World Gold Council for the Starlight

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“Sybil’s works are lyrical with elemental forms, expressed with a poet’s subtle color palette.”

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necklace, precursor to the iconic Cable design. Known to be as philanthropic as they are creative, and now collaborating with their talented son Evan, the Yurmans’ designs are sold in the finest stores around the world, and their collections extend to one-of-a-kind rare gemstones.

HERE, WE CATCH UP WITH ARTIST/DESIGNER DAVID YURMAN TO BRING US UP TO DATE:

partnership between me and Sybil, along with our son Evan.

We exchange ideas as well as artistic exploration. I’d like to think our success can be attributed to remaining true to our origins. When Sybil and I started the company, it was simply to make beautiful things to wear. The business was and is a vehicle for our creative expression.

You and Sybil are a rarity in the fashion world; what’s the secret to being both business partners and life partners?

What inspires your designs these days?

I continue to draw inspiration from art. I’m always inspired by what is modern yet enduring, new pairings of materials, or an unexpected combination of colored stones. My designs incorporate a wide range of cultural influences; we are not a brand driven by trend.

With such an extensive body of work, do you have a favorite collection or piece?

For the past 30 years, I’ve evolved the Cable motif in my jewelry, reinventing the twisted helix into myriad designs.

Cable provides a textural contrast to smooth, polished metal.

It appears in elements as small as a bead or a clasp, and can be used as an elegant setting for a gemstone. In essence, Cable is the DNA of the brand.

What do you consider the main reasons for your success in this highly competitive business?

We could never have imagined when we started the company in 1980 that it would grow to the size and breadth it is today. The company’s roots are based on the collaborative

I think because we’re both artists and view life creatively, we have become soul mates. Ironically, we never set out to create a business. It sprang from the way we painted or did sculpture: a private moment, dreaming with our hands.

From the beginning, as a painter and a sculptor, Sybil and I responded to each other’s creative ideas. We work and collaborate together every day. I credit Sybil with bringing much of the beautiful color to our collections. Her works are lyrical with elemental forms, expressed with a poet’s subtle color palette. Also, the way she’s always worn jewelry has inspired the casual, bohemian elegance for which our designs have become known. The stacking, the layering, the bold scales. I realized early on that we didn’t have to separate the worlds of form and color, of sculpture and painting—they merge organically in our various jewelry collections.

Thank you David and Sybil Yurman, for reminding us that in jewelry, as in nature, components that evolve organically form a stronger and more perfect union than if forced or contrived.

It's art imitating life. KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN

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Perfect

GEMS

Explore the little luxuries the world has to offer.

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FLY STYLE The Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Private Jet program allows travelers to fulfill their most extraordinary travel dreams aboard a custom-designed aircraft, while enjoying personalized service every step of the way. Among the special itineraries set for 2019 are the “Latin Escape,” a 16-day adventure for those looking to explore the most exciting natural and cultural offerings of Central and South America (pictured above); “International Intrigue,” which includes visits to Asia, Africa and Europe; and “Timeless Encounters,” taking guests on a three-week journey across four continents, beginning in lush Kona, Hawaii, then visiting Bali, Australia, Dubai and Prague before concluding in London. Guests can tailor trips to their interests, discovering authentic flavors and connecting with local cultures and communities without the added stress of planning air travel, ground transportation, special excursions, meals or luxurious accommodations, as all are arranged through Four Seasons hotels and resorts. A bon voyage, indeed!

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COME SEA ABOUT ME

James Bond might never give up his Aston Martin, but if 007 had to escape by sea, he’d definitely choose the new Hinckley Dasher. Designed by Michael Peters, this sleek 28-foot yacht was built from the ground up for electric propulsion and can reach speeds up to 23 knots. Better still, it features 3D-printed components, like various hardware styled in brushed titanium, as well as “artisanal” teak: faux wood that’s immune to the elements and was hand painted to look like grain-matched teak trim. Clever details include hidden cup holders that slide out with a tap and a windshield that lowers electronically so the driver can converse with passengers seated in the bow. Naturally, the boat’s proprietary touchscreen navigation and digital switching system is as discreetly integrated as everything else. Even Dr. No would say yes to this glorious craft.

If you want a unique photo op in the middle of Times Square, forget the bright lights outside and head inside the beautiful new Luma Hotel Times Square. It has recently introduced Alina, Manhattan’s first hotel robot butler, and encourages its guests to share pictures with the three-foot-tall machine as part of an Instagram initiative (by tagging @lumahoteltimessquare and using the hashtags #AlinaMoments and #RelayRobot). What makes Alina, who was created by Savioke, Inc., so unusual is that she uses advanced technology to fulfill and deliver guest requests directly to Luma’s 130 guestrooms. Designed to travel at a human walking pace, she can independently navigate between floors, even calling the hotel elevator when necessary. This takes room service to a whole new level.

GO FIGURES

Following up on their acclaimed Flora and Fauna books, Patrick Mauriès and Évelyne Possémé’s latest volume, Figures & Faces: The Art of Jewelry (Thames & Hudson), is devoted to the splendid jewelry collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. This newest tome offers 120 photographs of striking and witty works of art, and focuses on jewelry inspired by the human figure and face from the Byzantine era through the medieval and Renaissance periods and beyond. Among the artists celebrated by photographer Jean-Marie del Moral are René Lalique, Alphonse Fouquet, Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Lurcat, Line Vautrin and Claude Lalanne.

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ISSUE:

April 2018

Know Your Diamond COLOR GRADE

CLARITY GRADE

CUT GRADE

CARAT WEIGHT

Look for diamonds graded by GIA, the creator of the 4Cs. Learn more at 4Cs.GIA.edu

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TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT THESE MUST-HAVES.

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DURABLE ON-BOARD BAG

Designed for ease of use (and now more than ever, style), diaper bags are the perfect personal item for stashing under airplane seats. Case in point: this premium vegan leather option from Freshly Picked, wearable as a backpack, crossbody, or purse. It has a wipeable, spill-resistant exterior and lining, metal feet so it never touches the ground, and 10 interior pockets with a spacious central compartment to keep your essentials organized.

HANDS-FREE PHONE CASE

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With two slots to accommodate your credit cards, driver’s license and/or cash, Bandolier’s luxury crossbody accessory liberates you from the need to carry a purse. It also turns your iPhone into wearable tech, keeping your hands free and your phone at the ready to snap photos (or Google directions, or pull up your mobile boarding pass). Coordinating small pouches that attach to the case are also available should you wish to carry additional small items like your keys, lip balm, or passport.

SMALL STEAMER

Clothes inevitably wrinkle when stuffed into a suitcase, but some international destinations, like Italy, do not provide irons in hotel rooms for safety reasons. (Who wants to spend their vacation ironing anyway?) The Lemontec Portable Travel Garment Steamer takes up less space than a single shoe, yet provides nine minutes of steam time and heats up in just over a minute.

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SCENTED ROOM SPRAY

Made from 100% natural essential oils, Masters of Mayfair’s Luxury Room & Pillow spray releases a calming lavender mist to reduce your heart rate and encourage feelings of relaxation. Spray onto your travel wrap and neck pillow to reduce stress and anxiety during your trip, then use on linens and pajamas to settle in once you arrive at your home away from home.

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ULTIMATE UNDIES

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Uncomfortable undergarments can ruin an otherwise fun excursion (or add to an already stressful day in transit). So if you plan to hike, bike, work out or even just walk, make sure to start with a solid base layer. Pair of Thieves’ Superfit boxer briefs are breathable and made with cooling mesh to wick away sweat below the belt. They also have four-way stretch, no-chafe seams and the softest waistband on the market.

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EYE MASK WITH HEADPHONES

1Voice Sleep Headphones Eye Mask helps you deal with noisy environments and uncomfortable sleeping arrangements so you can drift off and get the beauty sleep you deserve. It’s made of memory foam and covered with (removable, machine-washable) soft velvet to block out light. Built-in over-the-ear headphones eliminate the need for cords, and sound disks have an extra layer of memory foam over them for superior comfort—even for side sleepers. It’s compatible with any phone or MP3 player, no batteries required.

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PACKABLE ANORAK

Don’t get caught in the rain! The Mackage Sanna poncho is an extremely lightweight, waterproof, packable topper which can easily be transformed into a backpack. Perfect for sightseeing, cycling, or any other outdoor activity, this gray-day necessity conceals a practical collar hood and snap buttons to create a sleek and trendy cape silhouette.

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CHARGING CARRY-ON

The Away rolling carry-on is functional and minimal, featuring an unbreakable shell, well-designed interior compartments and an ejectable battery that connects to a USB cord for charging on the go. It comes in eight colors and fits enough to get you through a three- to five-day trip.

TSA-SIZED TOILETRIES

Don’t sacrifice (hair) style for size’s sake.

Cult beauty favorite Pai-Shau now offers a Hydrate Gift Set, containing Replenishing Cleanser, Conditioner and Biphasic Infusion to leave hair hydrated, full of shine, and protected from UV rays and other environmental factors you may encounter as you travel between climates.

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Safeguard your treasures by keeping each piece separated in a softly lined compartment, and make sure the case fastens securely. Talk to us about your collection and we’ll recommend options that best fit your needs.

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EARNED

INDULGENCES World-class destinations for celebrating life’s milestones.

COLLEGE GRADUATION

Explore Greece like a local at Poseidonion Grand Hotel in Spetses.

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hen you’re celebrating one of the major achievements in life, the traditional country club dinner or beach vacation just won’t do. Whether you’re about to embark upon your adult life or saying goodbye to your working days, these are the times to mark the occasion with a unique and luxe experience. JULIANNE PEPITONE

ccessible only by sea, Spetses requires extra travel effort but is worth every minute. This exclusive island is a favorite for Athenians with means, and it offers options for myriad interests: visit historical naval sites, see the island by horse and carriage, or hop on a boat for waterskiing and sailing in the Aegean. After a day of exploring, grab your grad group and retire to the century-old Poseidonion Grand Hotel; its impressive Côte d’Azur-style architecture makes the spot a landmark on the Spetses skyline. Six can stay comfortably in the Royal Suite, which features three bedrooms, a separate living and dining area, and a private terrace. Wander downstairs to one of the two on-site restaurants offering gastronomy lovers the best tastes on the island, or enjoy an al fresco experience at the organic farm. The grounds include an open-air cinema, salon, spa, art gallery and many more ways to while away the heady days before entering the “real world.” poseidonion.com

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RETIREMENT

Indulge and unwind at Remède Spa at the St. Regis Aspen.

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25TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Venture out on a Botswana safari at &Beyond Xudum Okavango Delta.

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ark 25 years of love, laughter and memories by going wild on an African safari. Botswana’s &Beyond Xudum is a private spot with only nine rooftop suite hideaways available. The property, which lies within a 672,000-acre wildlife concession, overlooks a seasonal lagoon and features several twisty canals. Each suite offers a dramatic panoramic view of the surrounding wilderness…but you’re here to see it up close! So staffers are happy to set up lodge experiences like guided bush walks, helicopter flights, motorized boat excursions and horseback safaris to help you explore the Okavango Delta area from different perspectives. Wildlife in this area includes elephants, large buffalo herds, tsessebes, hippos, lions, leopards and roan antelopes, not to mention 450 bird species. Once you’ve had your fill of safari, &Beyond Xudum is a lovely place to retreat at night with its unique upcycled objects amid luxe design; a playful tractor tire swing somehow seems at home alongside lush comfortable couches. The overall effect is one of earthy glamour, and the space

is a lovely change of pace at the end of a fruitful but busy day on the plains. andbeyond.com

fter spending decades at the office, you deserve to start your work-free life at Remède Spa, named the world’s best hotel spa

by Travel + Leisure. Located inside the tony St. Regis Aspen, Remède is dedicated to après-ski indulgence at every turn: Champagne and truffle turndowns, ultra-cozy throws and a host of customized spa treatments (the comprehensive spa menu is centered around bespoke facials, massages and body rituals designed specifically for each guest’s needs). Options include the signature Remède Customized Bath, a relaxing soak incorporating minerals, essential oils, herbs and natural aromatherapeutic humectants like neroli, juniper, oat milk and honey ($75 for a 30-minute treatment). The 15,000-squarefoot spa includes 15 treatment rooms, one couples room, warm and cold plunge pools, a confluence pool and waterfall, oxygen lounge, vapor caves and more. Even better: Remède staffers are dedicated to surpassing guests’ expectations, with attentive service that’s never stuffy or pretentious. starwoodhotels.com/stregis

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wellness

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ith a name like DripHouse, there’s bound to be curiosity about what’s heating up at the 15 State Street location in Pittsford. “Drip” (referring to a clean sweat) is a term coined by local business partners Malisa Lougher, Katie Newberg and Tami Wilmot, who developed their model of a personal sweat lodge experience after being turned on to the concept in California.

“Our big goal was to make people feel better, and find a way to bring that to them in an easy fashion that everybody can afford,” says Newberg.

That path to feeling better starts by being tucked into an FDA-approved FAR infrared heating blanket for one hour, which Wilmot explains heats your body from the inside out. (It’s similar to a giant heating pad, but penetrates deeper into the muscles.) When the heat comes to the surface, sweating begins. According to the owners, dripping can address health issues that range from arthritis to aches and pains, as well as improve skin, quality of sleep and even weight loss. Some use the hour as alone time to simply unwind, while others come in as couples or groups of friends.

Eager to get out of our comfort zones, my sister joined me for an appointment. Upon arrival into the spa-like atmosphere, I learned that my own concerns— feeling claustrophobic and being able to lie still for the full 60 minutes—were among the most common for first-timers. My nerves were eased when the session was compared to the resting Shavasana pose (my favorite part of yoga). Unlike being in a sauna, the air you breathe is a normal temperature and humidity.

Staff checks in at the 30- and 45-minute marks, plus there’s an emergency button you can press at any time.

Once sporting the provided long-sleeved T-shirts, sweatpants and socks (made of 100% cotton to remain breathable and absorb sweat), we settled into heavy heated blankets set atop adjustable beds positioned to our liking. (I’d recommend the zero gravity setting, which elevates the head and feet to leave you feeling suspended.) Headphones allowed for listening to a preferred Netflix show on individual flat screens, which served as the only light in the relaxing and upscale space. The blanket temperature, which stayed at a constant 140 degrees, started out feeling warm. As our body temperature rose, we slowly felt an increase in intense heat. A welcomed cold compress got us through the final (and hottest) 15 minutes, referred to as “the edge.” Indeed, there was plenty of dripping.

The session concluded in a candlelit Drip Dry room, where we rehydrated and chatted with others who just went through the experience. We felt more relaxed with noticeably softer skin, and I did sleep like a baby that evening. Now knowing what to expect, I’m confident I’ll get even more out of my next drip! ADENA MILLER

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health

Ask the Doctor

An interview with plastic surgeon DR. ASHLEY AMALFI. Instagram @DrAshleyAmalfi

You are really educating the community with your social media presence. What common feedback do you hear from friends and patients who follow along?

ear piercing, you are not alone. Most of my patients had their ears pierced by a non-medical provider at a very young age. Over time, the sites have stretched and often rip through. With a simple in-office procedure, I can eliminate the old piercing and reshape the earlobe. The site is allowed to heal for a period of six weeks, and then the patient returns to the office for a quick re-piercing! I can also reconstruct stretched or gauged earlobes.

“I didn’t know you could do that!” People are often surprised by the diversity of my practice.

As a board certified plastic surgeon, I have the experience and training to operate all over the body: literally from head to toe. Facial surgery? Yes. Breast and body?

Yes. Cancer reconstruction? Yes. Vaginal rejuvenation? Yes. Hand surgery? Yes. The variety of surgeries and diverse patients I care for keeps it fun and exciting.

Speaking of regret...how about tattoo removal?

At UR Medicine, we have the area’s first Picosure Aesthetic Laser. This laser delivers bursts of energy one trillion times per second, shattering ink into tiny particles that are easily eliminated by the body. Even dark blue and green inks are removed completely with this device. We use a skin cooling system alongside our lasers (and during other cosmetic procedures), making in-office treatments a comfortable experience for our patients.

At Mann’s Jewelers, we get a lot of customers who shy away from wearing earrings due to various concerns about their ear piercings. You recently posted about the topic; you can fix this too?

Absolutely! If you have an asymmetric or poorly placed

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Goes equally well with gold, diamonds or pearls.

At UR Medicine Plastic Surgery, we can help erase fine lines, wrinkles and maturity spots. Relax in our comfortable setting while you receive care from the region’s most highly trained plastic surgeons. Whether you choose a surgical or non-surgical treatment, you can be confident you’ll receive safe and effective care.

■ Botox® ■ Juvéderm® ■ Restylane®

■ Restylane Silk® ■ Radiesse®

■ And introducing Kybella®–the first and only FDA-approved medication to permanently treat a double chin.

For appointments, call (585) 275-1000 UR Medicine’s Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Center 160 Sawgrass Drive, Suite 120 Rochester, NY 14620

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wine

icture this. An urban winery located in the Neighborhood of the Arts that makes wine from the best of both hemispheres, from South Australia to the Finger Lakes.

Sound too good to be true? Well you’re in luck as this place is alive and well: Living Roots Wine & Co. opened its doors in November 2017.

Owners Sebastian (“Seb”) and Colleen Hardy, a husband and wife duo, have a story like no other. They met through a mutual friend, while Colleen was working as a cellar hand

at Hardy’s Tintara (a winery founded by Seb’s great-greatgreat-grandfather). Colleen, who hails from Rochester, was looking to learn more about winemaking, while Seb (a sixthgeneration winemaker) grew up around wine.

They fell in love with each other, and with the idea of blending their hometowns to combine the best of what sunny Adelaide, South Australia, and the cooler climates of New York State have to offer. The end product is a unique bi-continental offering with a beautiful range of small-batch, intentional, delicious wines.

Walking into the winery, you’ll be drawn to the warm, industrial elements and the thoughtful décor that makes you never want to leave. Customers can sample wines in the tasting room, sit and share a wine flight with a friend, or grab a bottle to bring home for dinner that evening. For the wine-curious, there are class offerings.

You can expect a variety of wine styles—everything from riesling to chardonnay to different styles of shiraz and more robust cabernet sauvignons. There are even more fresh and exciting offerings coming down the pipeline in 2018.

In short, at Living Roots there is a perfect glass of wine waiting for you.

Insider Tip: Make sure to check out the “vault,” a private tasting room, available to rent for events. LINH PHILLIPS livingrootswine.com 1255 University Ave., Rochester 585.383. 1112 Tuesday–Saturday, 12–10 p. m.; Sunday, 12–7 p. m.

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food A local food and drink blog helping you embrace new experiences and fall in love with Rochester, NY.

Fresh-Squeezed:

3 Rochester Juice Bars to Try

Whether you’re on a cleansing kick or just want to up your intake of veggies, drink your way to better health by visiting one of these juice bars. Fresh juices are a triple threat: tasty, filling and super healthy for you!

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JUST JUICE

With the mission to empower others to take control over their health, Just Juice has become a destination for its fresh-pressed juices, smoothies and “Instagramworthy” décor, reminiscent of a tropical escape with its vibrant colors and warm feel. Founder Damaris Pinedo has experienced firsthand how life-changing the benefits of juicing, fasting and a raw food diet can be. Made mostly with ingredients hand-selected from local farms, try creative flavors like the Kale Ale or Maca Madness smoothie. Sample all the juices on the menu to create your own custom cleanse or juice crate. Who said juicin’ wasn’t fun? just-juice-4-life.com 710 University Ave., Rochester 585.434.2607

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MARKET SQUEEZE

Every Saturday, locals flock to the Rochester Public Market to fill their bags with fresh produce and visit the newly renovated shed that houses some of the best and most reasonably priced juices around town. Market Squeeze sources high-quality ingredients straight from the market to create delicious, 100% all-natural juices. Owner Mike Lentine was inspired by visits to other markets (like Pike Place Market in Seattle) and saw an opportunity to bring fresh-squeezed juices to ours. Offering several flavors, from the Green Machine to Feel the Beet, they will be sure to bring a smile to your face. Pay a visit to our local juice guys! marketsqueeze.wordpress.com Rochester Public Market, Rochester 585.355.7696

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SOUL JUICIN

The best way to soothe the soul is a healthy drink, wouldn’t you agree? Lynne Stewart, owner of Soul Juicin, wants to educate her customers on the benefits of juicing, nut milks, smoothies and vegan snacks. Her business is a tribute to her brother and a reflection of her own personal journey to live a more healthy lifestyle. People looking to kick-start their new diets can take part in one of the fresh-pressed juice cleanses offered to help you feel re-energized. This hidden gem is located in Schoen Place and is a great find to share with friends, family and your body. souljuicin.com 7 Schoen Place (lower back entrance), Pittsford 585.750.5621

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8. Dry in a 150ºF oven or dehydrator for 11/2 hours 9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

FOR GARNISH: 6 white pearl onions 1 Tbsp. canola oil 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley 1 loaf good crusty bread 1. Gently peel each pearl onion and cut in half.

2. Heat an 8” saute pan (cast iron works best) over very high heat.

3. Add 1 Tbsp. canola oil to hot pan.

(It should begin to smoke almost immediately.)

4. Place pearl onions in pan, cut side down, and leave to sear for 60 seconds.

5. Remove from oil and let cool slightly. Separate onions into petals.

6. Slice bread, dress with olive oil and grill or toast lightly.

7. Pick parsley into individual leaves.

Dry-Aged Steak Tartare

DETROIT, MI

PRIME + PROPER

primeandproperdetroit.com Prime + Proper in Detroit’s historic Capitol Park, originally home to the grocer and butcher Peter Smith & Sons, takes its name from “prime” meats and “proper” service. The restaurant’s new-world take on an old-world steakhouse includes in-house dry-aging and butchering of premier, locally sourced meats by executive butcher Walter Apfelbaum, and meat and seafood dishes prepared by executive chef Ryan Prentiss using classic French technique and modern, international elements.

The expansive two-story establishment in the 1912 Capitol Park Building is an homage to Detroit’s post-modern, neoGothic and Art Deco decorative traditions that still retain oldworld grit: a perfect reflection of the textures and depth of the taste sensations it serves up.

RYAN PRENTISS’ DRYAGED STEAK TARTARE

Steak tartare is deceptively simple.

Sourcing quality ingredients is what turns simple dishes into great dishes. Use high-quality singleorigin olive oil, Jacobsen’s sea salt (we use it to season all of our steaks and chops) and a fantastic crusty semolina bread.

FOR STEAK TARTARE MIXTURE: 4 oz. NY strip 4 oz. filet 2 egg yolks 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (the “good stuff”) 2 tsp. Jacobsen’s sea salt 1 tsp. black pepper, toasted and ground

FOR CURED EGG YOLKS: 4 eggs 3 cups Diamond Crystal kosher salt 2 cups granulated sugar 1. Mix salt and sugar and place a 1/2” layer in an 8” x 8” baking dish.

2. Make small indentations in the salt/sugar mixture just large enough to hold the egg yolks.

3. Separate yolks but keep them whole, gently setting each into the indentations.

4. Gently cover yolks completely with remaining salt/sugar mixture.

(Make more salt/sugar mixture if needed to completely cover.)

5. Leave for 4 days buried in salt/ sugar in a refrigerator.

6. Remove yolks from salt/sugar and brush off any excess.

7. Rinse yolks and pat dry. They should be translucent and slightly firm.

1. Slice beef against the grain, then small dice and place in medium mixing bowl.

2. Dress diced beef with egg yolks, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.

3. Place tartare in a ring mold on a plate or shallow dish and form into a rough circle. Remove ring mold.

4. Garnish the top of the tartare with pearl onions and parsley.

5. Serve with grilled bread on the side and enjoy.

LAURIE SCHECHTER

KANSAS CITY, MO

BLUESTEM bluestemkc.com

Husband and wife restaurateurs Colby (chef) and Megan (pastry chef) Garrelts have redefined Midwestern cuisine. Whether in a modern but formal approach at their Bluestem restaurant, or in a casual take at their Rye Leawood and Rye Plaza restaurants, the Garrelts’ farm-to-table menus pay tribute to down-home Kansas City (think steak and BBQ) and comfort food (fried chicken and pie), taking family gatherings to new levels.

MEGAN GARRELTS’ BANANA CREAM PIE

1 pre-baked classic or graham cracker pie shell 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips, melted 2 cups whole milk 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (seeds reserved) 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch, sifted 4 large egg yolks 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 3 very ripe bananas, sliced thin 11/2 cups heavy cream, whipped stiff 1/2 cup salted toffee, ground 1. Using a pastry brush, evenly coat the bottom and sides of a pre-baked pie shell with melted chocolate, then refrigerate to set chocolate.

2. In a medium pot heat milk, vanilla bean and seeds, and vanilla extract over medium heat for about 3 minutes to bring the mixture to just below boiling.

3. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, egg yolks and salt. Slowly whisk hot milk into cornstarch mixture in thirds as to not curdle egg yolks. Return

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ART ROGERS’ GRILLED LAMB CHOPS

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

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8 lamb loin chops from your favorite local farmer, brought to room temperature and seasoned with salt and pepper

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FOR BEAN STEW (CAN BE MADE 1 OR 2 DAYS AHEAD OF TIME):

mixture to pot and whisk constantly until pastry cream is thick, about 4 minutes.

4. Whisk in softened butter.

Remove pastry cream from stovetop and discard vanilla bean pod. Fold in sliced bananas. Transfer pastry cream into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing wrap directly to the pastry cream surface.

Chill the pastry cream for about 15 minutes so it is cool enough not to melt the chocolate when it is added to the pie shell.

5. Once the pastry cream is cool, fill the prepared pie shell and cover the top with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the pastry cream surface. Chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.

6. To serve, slice the pie into 8 even slices, dollop each slice with whipped cream and sprinkle the pie slices with ground salted toffee. Alternatively, if taking the pie to an event or for a dramatic presentation, top the entire pie with the whipped cream and ground salted toffee. Keep the pie refrigerated for up to 3 days. Makes a 9” pie.

ROCHESTER, NY

LENTO

lentorestaurant.com The local, seasonal and sustainable ingredients that make up the majority of the dishes at Lento are reason enough to call it one of Rochester’s best eateries.

Meat is butchered, smoked and cured, vegetables are pickled, and condiments, sauces and dressings are made—all in-house.

No wonder executive chef and owner Art Rogers has landed on the James Beard Award’s Best Chef Northeast semifinalist list. The execution of the hearty offerings on a menu that changes daily elevates the farm-to-table culinary feast from ordinary to extraordinary.

Call it breakfast, lunch or brunch— just do it at the converted-garage restaurant Milktooth. This Indianapolis casual fare hot spot, open 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., was named on the 2016 Condé Nast Traveler “Two hundred and seven of the greatest restaurants around the globe…” list. Chef Jonathan Brooks spins everyday diner grub into fine dining, out-of-this-world seasonal dishes. An egg is black truffle honey-drizzled local sunny duck egg. Pancakes become tarte tatin Dutch baby pancakes. Drink from a selection of over 50 “booze” list items or nearly a dozen coffee and tea offerings while you wait.

1 cup dried white beans, soaked in cold water overnight 1/2 onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 medium carrot, diced 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 large leeks, cleaned and white parts sliced 1. Sauté vegetables in oil until slightly softened, not browned.

2 Add beans and cover with water just until submerged. Simmer lightly until beans are al dente; keep testing to know when the beans are done.

3. Just before al dente, season with salt and pepper to taste.

FOR RELISH (BEST WHEN MADE 1 OR 2 DAYS AHEAD OF TIME): 1 cup Sicilian green olives, pitted and chopped 2 Tbsp. garlic, chopped 2 Tbsp. rosemary, chopped 1/4 red onion, chopped Splash of white balsamic vinegar Extra virgin olive oil to taste Salt and pepper

JONATHAN BROOKS’ CRANBERRY WALNUT, GENEVA AND RACLETTE GRILLED CHEESE 2 slices cranberry walnut bread, not more than 1/2” thick Butter Geneva and Raclette cheeses Black truffle honey 1 duck egg

1. Mix all ingredients together and taste for vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.

2. Keep in mind the olives should be salty.

1. Butter both sides of bread slices and place onto flat-top grill.

2. Divide the cheese evenly on top of the buttered slices. Adjust the heat so the bread sizzles gently.

3. When the cheese is about halfway melted, use a spatula to flip one slice over on top of the other, and press lightly to melt. Keep turning the sandwich, pressing gently, until the sandwich is compact, both sides are crusty and the cheese is melted.

4. Fry the duck egg sunny side up.

5. Once the cheese is melted, top the sandwich with black truffle honey and the fried duck egg.

FOR RAPINI (BROCCOLI RABE): 1 bunch broccoli rabe 1 Tbsp. garlic, chopped 1 tsp. anchovy, chopped Sprinkle of chili flakes Salt and pepper 1. Chop off the bottoms of rapini.

Blanch in simmering salted water for 20 seconds, then plunge into an ice bath. Set aside.

TO PREPARE THE DISH: 1. Prepare a charcoal grill.

2. While waiting for the grill to heat, keep bean stew warm on a medium flame.

3. Grill the lamb chops to about 120ºF for medium rare, letting the chops rest off the grill for about 10 minutes.

4. While lamb is resting, sauté the rapini with the garlic, chili and anchovy.

5. Divide the beans between 4 plates, then the rapini, then the lamb.

6. Spoon over the relish and serve.

PRINCETON, NJ

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The accolades for Elements’ awardwinning Chef Scott Anderson have been as massive as the restaurant is small (9 tables, 28 seats all within view of the state-of-the-art open kitchen). Elements uses the freshest ingredients from local farmers and producers for a selection that changes daily and emphasizes tasting menus. Patrons will find classic dishes transformed by progressive, modern techniques into something revelatory and new. Innovation meets intimacy, all served to perfection on local artisan-crafted earthenware in this jewel of a dining destination.

SCOTT ANDERSON’S SEA BREAM SASHIMI FOR SEA BREAM: 2 oz. very fresh sea bream, sliced thin FOR CITRUS SAUCE: 1 oz. calamansi citrus juice (Substitute Meyer lemon juice if calamansi isn’t available) 1/2 oz. soy sauce 1 strip kelp/kombu seaweed 1 small handful bonito flakes FOR GARNISH: Thinly sliced cucumber Herbs like cilantro and mint 1. Mix all citrus sauce ingredients and let sit overnight.

2. Slice fish very thinly and dress the fish with the citrus sauce.

3. Garnish the fish with cucumbers and freshly picked herbs.

Sea Bream Sashimi

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SIPPING through EAST ASIA

Asian whisky can be its own travel destination.

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East Asian whisky is wowing collectors and whisky fans.

Top: Mizunara Cask bottle Insets: Yamazaki warehouse and exterior

his is the most visited distillery in the world,” says Ian Chang, the master blender for Kavalan, Taiwan’s first high-end single malt whisky.

Glancing around the visitor center, where scores of families are dining and wandering, it seems to be the case. While not many Americans yet drop by this whisky mecca, roughly one million Taiwanese, Chinese, Japanese and other travelers take advantage of the relative centrality of the nearby city of Taipei to partake in what has quickly become an award-winning Scotch-style whisky (its Vinho Barrique expression won “world’s best single malt” in 2015). In addition to family dining and distillery tours, guests can blend their own signature Kavalan whisky bottle to take home. In Taipei, travelers will find a lovely, friendly city with top-tier dining options, an active night-market scene (food stalls stay open well after midnight) and the stunning National Palace Museum housing 10,000 years of Chinese art and artifacts.

In Japan, Suntory Yamazaki has been distilling for nearly a century, but it’s only been in the past decade or so that Americans have caught the Japanese whisky fever.

“It’s hard to nail down quite why Japanese whisky has

taken off in the US,” says Gardner Dunn, Beam Suntory’s brand ambassador for Japanese whisky. It helped that industry guru Jim Murray awarded the Yamazaki Single Malt Sherry Cask “best world whisky” in 2015, beating out Scotch whiskies for the first time. There’s also a lightness to most Asian whiskies that appeals to Westerners who find Scotch too heavy. “There are three words we like to use: subtle, refined and complex.” Last year, the brand released a $1,000 Mizunara Cask expression, incorporating hard-touse Japanese oak barrels in the aging process, with some component whiskies aged up to 45 years.

The Yamazaki distillery is an easy train ride from Kyoto (arguably the cultural center of Japan, where even the Four Seasons hotel is tucked amidst the stunning 800-year-old Shakusuien Pond Garden). While it doesn’t quite have the family summer vacation vibe of Kavalan, it’s beautifully situated among forested hills, and guests can tour the workings and participate in a blending experience. ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON

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SET IN STONE True works of art, ROLEX timepieces combine superior stones, precious metals and precision gem setting.

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This page: Meticulous steps in the creation process ensure that nothing is left to chance: everything works together to enhance the stones and the watch.

“The precious stones selected by Rolex endow its gem-set watches with unparalleled prestige.�

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hat is it about Rolex that has kept it in a class of its own for 113 years? In addition to its mechanical superiority, consider the exceptional gemstones that enhance these timepieces. Starting with the most stringent selection criteria, each stone is sorted individually by hand and closely examined to surpass standards of carat, clarity, color and cut. Using only top-quality colorless diamonds in brilliant 8/8, trapeze or baguette cuts, artisan gem-setters then work their magic: bead setting, channel setting, bezel setting and prong or claw setting, all to create an ideal arrangement of perfectly positioned gems.

Consider too the Rolex gold, ascribed to the absolute purity of exclusive alloys that Rolex creates in its own foundry by melting noble metals at over 1,000 degrees Celsius. It is at these foundries that its 18K gold (yellow, white or Everose) is cast and formed to ensure a peerless luster for its watch cases and bracelets. (In its 24-karat state, gold is too malleable for watchmaking, so it must be alloyed with silver, copper or other elements; since quality and properties of alloys can vary, Rolex chose to install its own foundry to ensure perfection.) Forever a symbol of purity and eternal brilliance, gold remains the stuff of legends, Rolex gold the crowning glory.

Opposite: After selecting the world’s finest stones, master gem-setters at Rolex precisely align the height of the gems, their orientation and position.

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A GOOD INVESTMENT Paul, Joanne and the $17.8 million Rolex.

TOP: BOB CHILD/AP/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK. BOTTOM: MARTIAL TREZZINI/EPA/REX/SHUTTERSTOCK

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ollywood marriages are not known for longevity, but Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward had something special. They met in 1953 while understudies for the Broadway play Picnic; their friendship intensified in 1957 when they co-starred in The Long, Hot Summer.

By the time filming was complete, the public learned that the two were living together. After Newman’s divorce from his first wife was finalized in 1958, the couple headed to Vegas to tie the knot.

Ten years later, Woodward wanted to give her husband a special gift. She also wanted to voice her concern about his growing passion for car racing. When she walked into the Tiffany store on Fifth Avenue and saw a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona designed for the highperformance world of motor racing, she knew she’d found the perfect gift. But perfection required an inscribed message: “Drive Carefully, Me.” It is said the engraved timepiece cost around $300.

The message must have resonated with Newman because he wore this watch throughout his racing years, and while filming the classic Indianapolis 500-themed film, Winning, in which Woodward also starred. This iconic Oyster timepiece became known as “The Paul Newman” and bore all the patina one would expect from many years of car racing, which contributed to its extraordinary value. Although best known as a screen legend and philanthropist, Newman was also respected in the world of motor racing, earning many wins including four national championships while competing in the Sports Car Club of America series. In 1979 he finished second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and in 1995, at the age of 70, he shared a win at the Rolex 24 at Daytona, the oldest racer ever to accomplish that feat. His achievements as a race team co-owner in Can-Am and IndyCar were equally impressive.

Newman wore this watch every day for more than 15 years. But one day in 1984, in conversation with his daughter Nell’s boyfriend James Cox, Newman learned that Cox didn’t own a watch. So Newman nonchalantly handed him his Rolex Cosmograph Daytona, saying only, “Keeps good time…”

Cox and Nell ultimately separated but remained good friends. When the time came to sell the watch, it was consigned by both, with price expectations of over $1 million (a portion of proceeds would go to the Nell Newman Foundation to support environmental projects).

When “The Paul Newman” went on the auction block at Phillips in New York on October 26, 2017, an anonymous phone bidder bought the watch for $15.5 million (after various buyer’s fees, the bidder actually paid $17,752,500). This selling price set a world record for the highest price ever paid for a wristwatch.

Newman is surely smiling from heaven. DAVID A. ROSE

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THE ROB REPORT How to enjoy a pre-enjoyed watch.

Catching up with Mann’s Jewelers president Rob Mann:

there, but there is a shortage of product that’s in good condition, inside and out.

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ith savings as high as 50 percent off MSRP, it’s easy to see why there is such a booming market for pre-enjoyed watches. After all, these watches were built to withstand the test of time (pun intended), and if you don’t mind dealing with a few marks from a previous owner, a pre-enjoyed watch can allow you to purchase the watch of your dreams sooner than expected.

Here, our president, Rob Mann, talks about the preenjoyed watch market, why Mann’s Jewelers decided to get involved, and what to look for (and look out for) when buying a pre-enjoyed timepiece.

Are there any sort of quality inspections you perform before offering a watch for sale? How do buyers know it’s truly authentic?

RM: Ironically, the most important part of any timepiece is the part you can’t see: the movement. Thankfully, the head of our Watch Repair Department, David Strassner, is the most qualified person in Rochester to accurately assess what’s going on in the “engine of the watch.”

David and I carefully go over each watch to be sure that we are providing our clients the best pre-enjoyed watches available.

Why did you decide to offer pre-enjoyed timepieces?

I see used watches for sale online all the time. Is there an advantage to buying one from a jeweler?

RM: One of the most popular cases at Mann’s Jewelers from years ago used to be our estate case, and the watches were always some of the most popular items. I have always loved older watches because they tell stories of a different time, a different era. Much like with vintage cars, the year these pieces were created tells a story about how the world was at that time.

RM: It’s scary how many watches we see that are made up of non-genuine parts (“Frankenstein” watches) that absolutely destroy the value of what people think they have. You wouldn’t want to buy a Mercedes with a Hyundai engine, would you? Well in the world of used watches, people are doing that unknowingly every day.

At Mann’s, we only buy and sell pre-enjoyed watches that have verified 100 percent genuine parts.

What do you look for when acquiring a used watch for the store?

RM: First, I’m looking for a cool design, or a classic one that people find desirable. Currently, we’re buying our watches from some fantastic people who are experts at sourcing great-quality pre-enjoyed product that’s in solid condition. There’s no shortage of used watches out

What about warranties?

RM: Every pre-enjoyed watch we sell comes with a oneyear warranty.

I’m looking for a particular timepiece that you don’t have; are you able to find it for me?

RM: My resources are tops in our industry and they are able to source watches from all over the world. We’ve had great success in finding what people want, and most importantly, in good condition with genuine parts.

Are there occasions when you would not recommend buying a used watch?

RM: That’s really dependent on the buyer or recipient of the watch. Some people want to have something new, and have everything that the watch experiences be on their wrist, from them. I totally get that.

We’ve seen a lot of younger collectors who are really intrigued by vintage product; they like the more accessible price points and they like that they can buy a few pieces of pre-enjoyed for the price of one new watch.

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MAKING IT PERSONAL

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hen I was three, I received a tiny gold ID bracelet as a gift from my grandmother. The occasion, I recall, was the birth of my baby brother; the bracelet: a 14K gold delicate curved corner nameplate on a gold link chain scattered with soldered hearts. My name, Laurie Sue, was engraved in beautiful script. I believe that with this gift, my father’s mother wanted to tell me that despite the fuss over my newborn brother, I remained significant, uniquely me. I wore it on special occasions throughout my childhood, abandoning it as I got older though its message resonated through the years.

Fashion is now in a new moment of personalization. A recent study by McKinsey & Company and the Business of Fashion declares personalization the “number one trend in 2018.” We increasingly pursue unique expressions of our individuality in styles that reflect who we are. In this era of computerized everything, disposable fast-fashion, and ubiquitous social media, we look to declare our personal stamp, to remind ourselves (and the world) that we are singular and extraordinary. Fortunately, there have never been more jewelry choices, or fewer rules.

For some, it’s one-of-a-kind or vintage. For others, it’s statement pieces, or earrings that are oversized, mismatched

or solitary, all big trends on spring ’18 runways. We layer, stack, mix and match. We wear message jewelry, initial pendants, signet rings and custom-engraved everything.

We choose unusual gems, exploded color, mixed metals and novelty charms. We go retro or modern, organic or geometric, bold or delicate. We look for the unconventional, the spiritual, the artisan-crafted. These days, there’s no wrong choice when seeking to convey one’s authentic self.

(When my mother asks me if what she’s wearing is “in style,” I respond that if she likes what she sees in the mirror, if she feels like herself, then it’s in style.)

As a college freshman, I suddenly got the notion to see if my little ID bracelet still fit. It did. I began to wear it all the time, a golden reminder of my individuality, my loving family and the new paths my life was taking. Then one day, the bracelet fell off my wrist, lost forever in the grasses of time.

I was crushed, guilt-ridden for not taking better care of it.

Perhaps there was something about that chapter in my life, a period of questioning and discovery and change, that made me yearn for the comfort and inspiration of that little bracelet.

I mourn its loss, yet my journey of self-affirmation continues, as does my ability to express myself with all manner of fabulous jewelry. LAURIE SCHECHTER

ROBERTO COIN LOVE LETTER PENDANTS

Jewelry that defines one’s journey.

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he My Story fine jewelry collection is the creative result of a single ring, a ring that the designer, Jackie Cohen, created to commemorate her unconventional journey into motherhood.

After a successful 12-year career in finance, Cohen was unfulfilled. A naturally free spirit, she decided to travel in an effort to clear her head. She traded in her white button-downs and a strand of pearls for a plane ticket.

Her first stop was Africa. Enchanted by the continent’s raw mystique, Cohen climbed Mount Kilimanjaro as part of her quest for mental clarity.

Out of Africa, Cohen traveled to India. In Jaipur, the warm glow of “The Pink City” welcomed her. She was charmed by its vibrancy, colorful culture, textiles and architecture. Cohen credits India for highlighting her deep appreciation for fine jewelry. The richly hued high-karat golds and rainbow of gemstones, replete with intoxicating color, made a deep impression.

From India, Cohen headed to Israel, where she volunteered for the army. By day she toiled for the military under the desert sun, and at night she slept in the shadow of the mountains at the Lebanese border. It was there she found peace and solitude.

Finally, Cohen felt like her life had come full circle and she went back to New York. Yet, she still felt like something was missing. At 40 years old and single, she longed for a baby and a family of her own. After multiple rounds of unsuccessful IVF, she was sad and disappointed, but realized she had another option to consider. She set her sights on adoption, and made a connection with a potential birth mother in another state. From their very first phone call, a solid connection was made. Julia,

This fine jewelry collection is the creative result of a single ring, a ring that the designer, Jackie Cohen, created to commemorate her unconventional journey into motherhood.

MY STORY

Cohen’s daughter, was born shortly after that fateful connection.

To commemorate Julia’s birth, she wanted a special piece of jewelry that celebrated an unforgettable moment. Coming from a family with a long legacy in jewelry manufacturing, she created a simple ring with Julia’s November birthstone, citrine. She found the ring sparked conversation wherever she went. Cohen would share her personal journey with all of the twists and turns inherent in her desire to become a mother. In turn, she heard other people’s stories and struggles, and felt a strong connection to their lives.

After many special requests, this fine jewelry collection was born. My Story is fun and sentimental, meant to be mixed, matched and layered. The opportunity to personalize makes each piece distinctive and extra special to the wearer.

Everyone has a story, which we lovingly create one memory at a time. Commemorate and honor your meaningful moments. It is never too late.

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HALTER

Provides support for full busts. Accentuate with a simple pendant and a stack of thin bracelets so as not to compete with the unique shape of the neckline.

SWEETHEART

Elongates the neck and torso, works for medium to large chests. Try a diamond collar necklace to mirror the neckline’s curves and top with diamond button earrings.

HIGH

Camouflages broad shoulders, wows on taller women. Bring focus to hands and wrists with a statement right-hand ring or bold cuff.

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BOATNECK

Flatters small chests. Choose drop earrings that graze the exposed shoulders, or long layering necklaces that dip well below the neckline.

DEEP V

Slims round faces, works well on small to medium chests. Fill the frame with a lariat necklace, or go for contrast with a choker.

SCOOP

Elongates the neck, accentuates collarbones, feminizes petite and athletic shapes. Pair with a bold pendant or trend-right hoop earrings.

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Styles to make every bride sparkle.

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RING IN THE NEWS How to prep your new stunner for its first selfie.

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TO KEEP YOUR RING SPARKLING LONG AFTER ITS SOCIAL MEDIA DEBUT: Clean it every few days using a formula that’s safe for your specific stone and metal type. Buy specially formulated cleaners directly from your jeweler.

Steer clear of abrasive “household hacks” like toothpaste, lemon juice or pure ammonia.

Be careful about when and where you wear your ring. Leave it in your jewelry box while cleaning, cooking, and hitting the beach or pool, which can expose it to damaging chemicals, oils or forces that can bend the setting or chip the stone.

It’s also best not to wear your ring while applying lotions, makeup, hairspray or perfumes, which can leave your jewelry covered in dulling residue. Consider a “last on, first off” rule for for all of your jewelry, bridal and otherwise.

ou keep staring at the ring on your finger, watching it sparkle in the light. It finally happened! The partner you want to spend the rest of your life with has slipped the ring of your dreams on your hand. It’s all so exciting. Once the shock has worn off, it’s time to let your friends and family in on the exciting news. You know everyone will be dying to see what the ring looks like, so posting a hand selfie to Instagram or Facebook is a must.

First, make sure your ring is clean and sparkling (see tips at left).

Then get a manicure in a seasonally appropriate hue or a never-fail shade of nude. Choose a background that will let your hand and your ring stand out: nothing too bright or busy. Sunlight will ensure your stone sparkles its brightest. Try a few different angles until you’ve captured your hand and ring looking their absolute best. Lastly, compose a caption that captures your feelings, maybe with a fun hashtag to boot. We love Ashlee Simpson’s #hedidgood, or the classic #isaidyes.

By Kristie Nicolosi, president and CEO of The Kingswood Company. As an expert on jewelry care and cleaning, Nicolosi has offered contributions to a variety of publications, including Martha Stewart Weddings and The Knot.

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LASHBROOK Wedding bands as unique as your love.

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arriage is one of the most meaningful commitments we will make in our lifetimes, and wedding rings are the universal symbol of that relationship.

Wedding rings represent what we most treasure: the neverending love and commitment shared between two people. The eternal round is the simplest of symbols, an unending circle without any breaks. Continuous and constant.

Historically, wedding rings were crafted of only precious metals, but today, rings can be made in a range of materials to match the lifestyle and sensibilities of the wearer. Lashbrook is a premier designer and maker of extraordinary rings that allow you to personalize your commitment. Made in America, a highly skilled team of goldsmiths, designers, machinists and artists work together to create the ring of your dreams.

Although Lashbrook has been awarded 19 international design awards, that’s not the only reason we selected it as a bridal partner at Mann’s Jewelers. Although its design acumen is extraordinary, the collection’s quality, exceptional value and exquisite attention to detail are the real benefits.

The designers at Lashbrook sincerely believe that every person is a one-of-a-kind mixture of talents, passions, experiences…and even quirks. And, just like every love is unique, so too should be the symbol of that love.

The opportunity to create a ring that is truly personal is Lashbrook’s specialty. As a start, select from over 10 types

of metal as the base of your ring. What type of profile do you prefer? Lashbrook offers flat, domed, beveled, concave and convex, as well as combinations of these. What about width?

Most styles are available from 2mm to over 15mm wide. The same goes for finger size. Lashbrook will make almost any ring from size 3 to 25. What about adding some diamonds or gemstones? Lashbrook is happy to oblige. Does an inlay of metal, wood, meteorite or carbon fiber intrigue you? Not only is that not a problem to create, it’s actually one of Lashbrook’s specialties.

What truly distinguishes Lashbrook is its unique ability to personalize to the most minute detail. Its craftsmen will carve the exact fingerprint of your love on either the interior or exterior of a ring. How about something even more unique?

Consider replicating the exact heartbeat of the one you love as an element of your ring. They can also replicate a soundwave, either from a favorite song or a secret message. Lashbrook will laser a skyline onto your ring, maybe from your favorite city or a canopy of treetops you love. And now, Lashbrook has introduced more than 90 Cerakote colors that can be incorporated into your ring to further personalize it and bring your vision to life.

While marriage and the ring that signifies that commitment are time-honored traditions, the ring that symbolizes your love should be distinctive to you. We look forward to helping you create a ring you will be proud to wear forever.

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“THE SHIRT TAKES ON THE CHARACTER OF THE WEARER MORE THAN ANY OTHER GARMENT.”

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ac Posen launched his eponymous collection in 2001 after studying womenswear at London’s Central Saint Martins University of the Arts.

But it wasn’t until 2014, when he was named creative director at Brooks Brothers, that he began to fully explore his passion for designing the ideal white shirt.

At a recent conference hosted by Initiatives in Art and Culture, Posen sat down in conversation with Dennita Sewell, curator of fashion design at the Phoenix Art Museum, to wax poetic on what he refers to as “the greatest costume.”

“You can tell a really good story because there’s so many ways to morph it,” Posen explains. “The shirt takes on the character of the wearer more than any other garment.

“White shirts have the ability to look ‘right’ on a wide variety of people,” he continued. Add pearls to look professional. Undo a few buttons and drape a delicate gold lariat down your décolletage, and suddenly you’re a vixen. “Something that looks fuddy-duddy on one person can go on another person and become flash, attitude,” Posen affirmed. “That’s the power of the woman.” JILLIAN LAROCHELLE

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