Mr. Sid: Spring/Summer 2017

SPRING / SUMMER 2017

SPRING FASHIONS POOL ARTISTRY

YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO STYLE

SOUTH AFRICAN PINOTS

AN EVENING IN VENICE

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BRITISH INVASION MCLAREN 570GT

GOLF IN IRELAND VENETIAN TWILIGHT

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SOUTH AFRICAN SPLENDOR PERFECT PINOTS

MAN ABOUT TOWN it’s time to relax and look great doing it

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CONTENTS s/s 2017

DEPARTMENTS Memo | 8 What makes us special?

The mr. sid Guide | 13 What’s in store for spring...a New England vacation spot...Mr. Sid’s casual side...a Boston bakery that has the goods...and more.

the techie | 18

FEATURES british invasion | 42 The McLaren 570GT is a high-performance sports car with everyday comfort and driveability.

venice by twilight | 44 Early evening in the “city of canals” brings a special magic that daytime tourists miss.

the art of the pool | 60 Fine craftsmanship goes into every inch of your home. When the same attention to detail is applied to your pool, the results can be stunning.

winding down

Putting in too many hours at the office?

It’s time to relax, refresh, renew––and look great doing it.

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

clothes talk | 20 Stuart Segel describes what’s new, discusses current trends and offers advice on how to look great while you’re on the go.

on the run | 24 This season’s Isaia collection is about bold prints and colors.

Essentials | 28 Update your wardrobe and stock up on these warm-weather fashion must-haves.

shoes | 36 It’s a thrill to find shoes that look great and feel good. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best new footwear of the season.

THE LEADING MAN

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Game of Thrones launched this redhot Chilean into the limelight, but it’s his rugged style that’s keeping him there.

sporting life | 68 Located at the bottom of the Emerald Isle, Old Head of Kinsale will soar to the top of your favorite golf locales.

grape | 72 You can find splendid pinot noirs down south—South Africa, that is.

Room Key | 76 Find creature comforts galore, redesigned public spaces and heavenly Mediterranean cuisine at The Lowell in New York City.

if the suit fits | 78 Take your wardrobe to the next level with Mr. Sid’s made-to-measure service.

the big day | 80 Every season, dozens of customers look to Mr. Sid for their formalwear wedding needs.

ON THE COVER: Falk wears a red and blue sportcoat by Corneliani, shirt by Luciano Barbera, pocket square by Isaia and sunglasses by Randolph.

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we have with our ith the help of customers, our our handemployees and our selected sales staff community. and the inclusion As a recognized of a full tailor leader in the shop, we’ve created fashion industry, a unique store our overarching with a niche in goal is to ensure high-end, luxury that our customers made-to-measure look their best, and off-the-rack whether in the European clothing, boardroom, sportswear and ballroom, country formal attire. club or on the We take pride town. And we in our unwavering cater to the most focus on taking sneak peek discerning customers, providing quality care of our customers and our passionate and value in every product and service dedication to discovering new and exciting we offer. merchandise and introducing it to our So whether you’re a longtime clientele. What else sets us apart? Our customer or someone who’s never commitment and loyalty to our staff and been to our store, we look forward our continuous support of our community. to showing you our beautiful spring That’s what a specialty store is all about. collections from the 100-plus brands As a small business, this is an all-handswe carry, maybe to help you with on-deck store. We’re always here to jump sock it to me! a custom suit sewn by one of the in at any time, for any reason. We’re here p. 28 top brands in the world, and most for you, and we’re here for each other. important, to give you a wonderful experience.

Our business is based on the sincere relationships

1211 CENTRE STREET NEWTON CENTRE, MA 02459 617.969.4540 WWW.MRSID.COM STORE HOURS TUESDAY: 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: 9 A.M. TO 8 P.M. FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY Editor RITA GUARNA Art Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO Associate Editor DARIUS AMOS art assistant YVONNE MARKI

Editorial intern DANIELLE GALLO Contributing Editors MICHAEL ARDIZZONE, EVERETT POTTER, MARISA SANDORA, JOSH SENS

Contributing Photographers JOHN GILLOOLY, DANIEL SPRINGSTON

PUBLISHING STAFF Publisher SHAE MARCUS

Associate Publisher JODI BRUKER National Brand Manager MONICA DELLI SANTI Senior Account Executive KAREN AZZARELLO Director of Production and Circulation CHRISTINE HAMEL Advertising Services Manager JACQUELYNN FISCHER Senior Art Director, Agency Services KIJOO KIM Production/Art Assistant ALANNA GIANNANTONIO Accounting AGNES ALVES, MEGAN FRANK

PUBLISHED BY Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN President & CEO MARK DOWDEN Senior Vice Presidents SHAE MARCUS, CARL OLSEN Vice Presidents NIGEL EDELSHAIN, RITA GUARNA, CHRISTINE HAMEL MR. SID Magazine is published twice a year by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Mr. Sid. Copyright © 2017

by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Mr. Sid, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.

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ment, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.573.5541; email christine.hamel@ wainscotmedia.com Advertising Inquiries: Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or shae.marcus@wainscotmedia.com.

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MR. SID GUIDE SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY THE PERFECT SUMMER SIP

The Negroni is still enjoying its moment. The classic Italian aperitif, made with equal parts Campari, sweet vermouth and gin, is served over ice with an orange peel for garnish. Two industry trends have fueled its growth: the rise of bartenders as craftsmen and a shift in people’s preference for a more bitter drink.

In fact, there are more bitter liqueurs on the market now than anytime during the past 60 years, notes Warren Bobrow, author of Bitters and Shrub Syrup Cocktails.

The bitter part of a Negroni comes from the Campari, of course, but mixologists have gotten creative and are making variations of the drink using other bitter liqueurs like the lighter and more orangy Aperol, Braulio, an herbal Italian amaro, and the complex, spicy China China from Bigallet.

Traditionalists who prefer the classic Campari version will be glad to know it’s now even easier to enjoy: Campari released a bottled Negroni last fall. As of press time, the premixed cocktail was available in a few markets nationwide (Massachusetts is one), but if it’s a hit, you’ll soon find it coast to coast.

Fedeli has long been known for its sumptuous cashmere knitwear, but the Italian luxury brand offers much more: shirts, jackets, trousers, shorts, even swimwear. Ask your Mr. Sid salesperson about the new spring/summer collection. It has an easy elegance about it, so you’ll look pulled together without looking like you tried too hard. Picture yourself sitting harborside in a café in Portofino, and you’ll be in the right mindset to slip into this stylish line.

PORTRAIT OF A BASEBALL GREAT

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Yankee hero Joe DiMaggio rarely granted interviews, carefully crafting a public persona that maintained his legacy while fiercely guarding his personal life. But in his last decade, the Yankee Clipper befriended a fellow Italian-American: Dr. Rock Positano. The good doctor shared his memories of DiMaggio with his lawyer-cum-writer brother, John Positano, who penned Dinner With DiMaggio: Memories of An American Hero (Simon & Schuster; $26), shedding light on the enigma that was Joltin’ Joe. Positano, a foot doctor, successfully treated the center-fielder, and the two became close despite the fact that Positano was 40 years younger. Dinner With DiMaggio follows the story of their friendship from its star-struck beginning in 1990 through all its highs and lows over the next decade. Positano’s accounts of their times together reveal DiMaggio’s many rituals and quirks: the same meals at the same restaurants, the same pals, the same look—sportcoat and tie everywhere. DiMaggio also opened up about his relationship with Marilyn Monroe and his falling out with Frank Sinatra. Positano shares never-before-told stories of the famous people DiMaggio rubbed shoulders with.

Positano’s loving tribute of a complicated man brings the baseball great to life and will have fans of the national pastime engrossed from cover to cover.

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THE MR. SID GUIDE

A NEW ENGLAND IDYLL

Dream of a picturesque, lazy vacation in New England with a perfect oceanfront hotel that’s brimming with charm and elegance.

That dream is reality at Ocean House in Watch Hill, R.I. The 13-acre property pays homage to New England’s golden age of hospitality.

Its oceanfront landscape overlooks a 650-foot private white-sand beach with views of Montauk on Long Island, Block Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the 49 guestrooms has been recently renovated; there are also 18 Signature Suites to welcome you.

Traditional meets modern here, as early 20th-century décor and classic New England artwork co-exist with wireless Internet access, iPod docking stations and in-room iPads. While the property is built for relaxation, there’s still plenty to do, with a wine and culinary arts program, croquet clinics, art classes, cultural events, fitness classes and much more. Continue your dream: Spend an idyllic summer night on the beach listening to live music, or wind down in the OH! Spa, among only 47 spas in the world to achieve a five-star rating.

And while we’re singing its praises, other accolades Ocean House has received include “One of the 20 most beautiful hotels in America” (CNN) and “One of the top 100 hotels in the world” (readers of Travel + Leisure). Maybe it’s time to turn that dream into reality.

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THE A–Z LIST Mr. Sid is proud to feature more than 40 designer brands under one roof! See if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. Then stop by the store for a shopping experience you’ll love.

JEAN THERAPY

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Mr. Sid has been dressing Boston-area men in the finest fashions for 50 years, but don’t forget about our vast casual collection, including our wide variety of designer denim.

The professionals at Mr. Sid can help you sift through the various fits and washes to find the pair that ensures a contemporary look as well as a comfortable feel. We even carry the custom jean line J4UJ that will guarantee you get the style and comfort you’re looking for.

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STYLE’S A CINCH

Do your pants not stay put despite your best effort with a leather belt?

Try an elastic belt from Anderson’s.

Their stretch belts actually stay in place, moving with your body instead of fighting against it. Traditionalists will love the woven elasticized leather blend that looks like a classic belt, but why not try a colored elastic version to liven up your spring and summer wardrobe?

AGAVE JEANS ALDEN ALESSANDRO GHERARDI ANDERSON’S BELTS ANDREA VENTURA BETTANIN & VENTURI BOGLIOLI BRIONI COLMAR CANALI CASTANGIA CORNELIANI DEREK ROSE EDWARD GREEN EIDOS ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA ETON FABURIQ FIDELITY JEANS FRATELLI ROSSETTI GARDEUR GHURKA BAGS GIMO’S GITMAN BROS. GRAN SASSO GRAVATI HILTL HUDSON JEANS INCOTEX ISAIA JOE’S JEANS KJUS LUCIANO BARBERA MARCOLIANI MEYER MR. SID MADE IN ITALY NEW ENGLAND SHIRT CO. NOAH WAXMAN PANTHERELLA PARABOOT PARAJUMPERS

PETER MILLAR PT01 RHONE SANTONI SCHNEIDERS SALZBURG SAMUELSOHN SID ESQUIRE SOUTHWICK STEFANO RICCI TORINO BELTS VAN LAACK WATERVILLE ZANELLA

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THE MR. SID GUIDE BAKING IN GOODNESS

When Abe Faber goes to work at Clear Flour Bakery in Brookline, he’s not wearing clothes from Mr. Sid because he gets covered in flour, yeast and who knows what else. But when he travels, both for leisure and for checking out other bakeries (including boulangeries in Paris), he wants to look good, and he relies on Mr. Sid to get him there. Abe says: “I can’t imagine going to a regular department store. I want somebody’s opinion I can trust.” Co-owner of Clear Flour with his wife, Christy, Abe doesn’t have the need to shop at Mr. Sid often, but that’s part of the reason he goes there when he does: because he knows that the garments will last, and he’ll receive the advice of sales associates who will tell him what’s timely. Even if they don’t see him for a year, staff members at Mr. Sid greet him by name.

Mr. Sid’s focus on customer service is very similar to Abe’s business philosophy. Clear Flour Bakery has been making healthy, nutritious bread and pastries since 1982—they were ahead of their time, beating the current wellness trend by about 30 years. Their flours are unbleached, with many organic. “We make the real thing: authentic food with natural ingredients,” says Abe. He also believes in personal service, in contrast to so many retailers who treat their customers as anonymous. So stop by the next time you’re in Brookline for superb, fresh-baked French and Italian bread and super-friendly service. Abe notes that Mr. Sid, like Clear Flour, is a local specialist that has stood the test of time and still delivers excellence.

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SHOO-IN

Sure, you want to be comfortable, but don’t be tempted to wear your gym shoes outside of the gym—it’s sartorial suicide. Instead, bring your A game to your casual look by sporting stylish sneakers. Italian luxury brand Andrea Zori makes it easy. Handmade of the softest leather and available in a wide range of colors and textures (think smooth suede or woven leather), these shoes are comfortable but classy in a way your Nikes will never be. Come in and check out the different styles we have at Mr. Sid for spring and summer.

MR. SID ROYALE: AS COOL AS JAMES BOND TRUNK SHOWS & OTHER EVENTS Trunk shows give you the opportunity to meet representatives and purchase items from some of your favorite brands. Join us!

Saturday, April 1 PT01 & Van Laack Trunk Show Wednesday, April 5 Canali Trunk Show Thursday, April 6 Mr. Sid Royale Trunk Show with Individualized Shirts and Trands clothing Saturday, April 8 Zenga Trunk Show Di Bianco Trunk Show Saturday, April 15 Samuelsohn Trunk Show Santoni Trunk Show Thursday, April 20 Luciano Barbera & Zanella Trunk Show

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Saturday, April 22 Brioni Trunk Show Pal Zileri Trunk Show

Saturday, April 29 Isaia Trunk Show Edward Green Trunk Show Thursday, May 4 Happy Hour with Corneliani Trunk Show Friday, May 5 Corneliani Trunk Show Saturday, May 13 Memphis in May with WhistlePig Tasting, featuring Gitman Bros. shirts, Fidelity jeans, Torino belts, Noah Waxman shoes and Southwick Saturday, May 20 KJUS Trunk Show Saturday, June 18 Father’s Day Cookout

Whether the character was portrayed

by Sean Connery, Daniel Craig or another one of Hollywood’s leading men, James Bond always had the right look. So it’s fitting that a 007 flick, Casino Royale, would inspire a made-tomeasure suit with options you choose at an affordable price. That’s the quick take on Mr. Sid Royale, the new clothing line that has all the bases covered.

Here’s what you can expect as a member of the Mr. Sid Royale “club”: 1. You’ll save time by not having to hunt through racks of clothes that won’t fit you. 2. You’ll look better in a suit that’s made for you and not a mannequin. 3. You’ll spend a lot less money on that sportcoat, shirt, pants or suit than you thought. 4. You’ll have the benefit of the decades of experience that Mr. Sid’s style pros offer. 5.

You’ll choose from a long list of options, including notched lapels, fabrics, monogrammed initials or slanted pockets—to customize your suit. Choose from three different price levels, traditional, full canvas and handmade, and know that you can’t go wrong with any of them.

Ask your sales associate about Mr. Sid Royale and get the James Bond look.

Thursday, April 27 Celebrity Fashion Show at Wellesley Country Club to benefit Art BeCAUSE

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RIDE OF YOUR LIFE Unlike anything on two wheels, VanMoof’s new SmartBike will make you rethink the phrase, “It’s like riding a bike.”

Integrated LED lighting, an anti-rust chain and puncture protection tires will please veteran cycling enthusiasts, while luxuries like an anti-theft tracking system, keyless lock and smartphone compatibility appeal to all riders. $1,398.

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FIRE IT UP! Your grilling game doesn’t have to end when daylight fades, especially when the evening is still young. With the BBQ Grill Light and Fan by Sharper Image, your cookout can go well into the night—its four LED lights perfectly illuminate your grill, while dual fans pull the smoke you can’t see away from your space. Now that’s what’s cooking! $89.

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HEAD OF THE PACK Wish you can ride your bike to work but can’t stomach storing your helmet all day? Then you’ll be happy to know Morpher has come up with a practical and safe solution. The company has created a foldable helmet that’s flexible, so it fits flat in your office briefcase or gym bag but is strong enough to meet U.S. and European safety standards. It had yet to reach stores at press time, but you can snag one online if you don’t want to wait. $119.

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

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WORTH A LOOK Not looking forward to the in-flight movie? Pack the Avegant Glyph personal theater headset for your next trip and watch your digital content or streaming video on the crystal-clear screenless display. The retinal imaging technology, including LED projection onto 2 million microscopic mirrors, is said to replicate natural eyesight. $549.

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GET INTO THE SWING Now here’s a golf coach who won’t yell or make you feel bad the next time you bogey. Hook up with Zepp’s Golf 2 Swing Analyzer. It’s a sensor that attaches to your golf glove and analyzes every swing— club speed, tempo, length and more.

Results are immediate: Evaluations will be sent to your smartphone while you’re on the course. The only thing it won’t do is carry your sticks. $150.

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ELEVATE YOUR DRIVING GAME You might not hit for distance off the tee, but you’ll want to travel far in the Mercedes-Benz Style Edition Garia Golf Cart, which debuted last season at the British Open. The battery-operated “sports-cart” has a carbon-fiber roof and rear spoiler, as well as the types of amenities you’d expect from the luxury automaker—a mini fridge, 10-inch touchscreen, windshield heater, wipers, an 80-mile driving range on full charge and more. Price unavailable at press time.

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CLOTHES TALK

GOOD SPORTS Mr. Sid slides into spring and summer with two major innovations, both designed to keep you at the top of your game. Stuart Segel describes what’s new, discusses current trends and offers advice on how to look great while you’re on the go.

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Tell us about the new developments at Mr. Sid. There are two exciting new things that we’re introducing at Mr. Sid. The first is Sid Sport, an activewear line, which you can find on our lower level. This new line reflects the trend of men wearing activewear along with jeans, mixing activewear and leisurewear.

Sid Sport makes it easy to be wearing the right thing at the right time.

You can certainly wear some of the collection to the gym. And yet some of it is everyday, casual-lifestyle clothing. We’re seeing that not everyone wants to get dressed up when they go out with the kids or out to a soccer game, for example. Sid Sport addresses the needs of men with this active lifestyle.

In addition to Sid Sport, we offer several different lines of activewear and casualwear that will allow customers to find something new this season.

Second, we’ve got a great new line that we’ve put together with Southwick clothes.

The whole line is made in America at an attractive price point. It’s very soft, easy, casual clothing. We have ties, shirts and some sportswear too. It’s geared toward a younger customer, with an aesthetic and price that appeals to younger guys.

from PT01. They have a stretch to them, come in great colors and are very lightweight for the warmer months. PT01 even has a “superlight” pants line. We get them in darker colors because if we didn’t, you could see through the pants—they’re that light. But that makes them great for summer casualwear.

What trends are you seeing right now in menswear?

In jackets, we’re seeing a lot of blues, earthier tones and jackets with texture.

There’s not as much going on right now in terms of pattern, with fewer plaids and only light checks. The direction is more toward solid jackets with texture.

In sportswear, the trend is toward more muted tones, earthy tones. And there’s definitely a move to lightweight cotton shirts.

In fact, we’ve developed a washed cotton shirt for the section of the store we call Sid Blu. They’re great for the beach or to take on a summer vacation, yet they can be worn out to dinner too.

What are some new options in footwear that customers should know about?

Sneakers are very popular now. As a result, we’re showcasing a lot of sneakers for spring and summer. We’re especially excited about the Italian brand Andrea Zori. We carry five or six of their styles, and they are really great.

What special collections do you have in the store that you’re excited about?

We have a superb selection of cotton pants

When are sneakers appropriate?

We feel they’re most appropriate with denim or cotton pants, although we’re seeing some actors and actresses, and even football owners like Bob Kraft (owner of the New England Patriots), wearing sneakers with tailored clothing. Actually, we’re seeing a lot of guys, particularly in Europe, wearing sneakers all the time. Part of the trend is due to lifestyle.

If a man walks to work, he may feel like it’s more comfortable for him to wear a sneaker than a dress shoe, but we would argue that it’s probably because he’s not wearing the right dress shoe. He should talk to us, and we’ll set him up with the right business shoes and the proper casual footwear. We’ve got lots to choose from on both fronts, so come in, and let us show you what’s new.

Top: Sid Sport. Bottom, from left: Cucinelli, PT01, Andrea Zori.

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Colorful and bold, yet laid-back, this season’s whimsical collection is for the man who doesn’t take himself too seriously.

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ith their bright colors and eye-popping patterns, the spring/summer offerings from Italian luxury brand Isaia might best be described as a breath of fresh air—a breath of fresh ocean air from Capri. Indeed, the menswear company has based its new collection on the “Capri-type man,” a bored-looking but somewhat theatrical fellow who “wants to seduce everyone with flashy colors and languid gazes.”

Breezy striped, check and windowpane patterns in yellow, lavender, pink and ocean blue make for a fun yet pulled-together look. Deconstructed suit jackets sport extra-large lapels and are shorter for comfort.

This is not your standard boardroom attire.

Dressed-down weekends might call for colored denim, a patterned shirt and a reversible suede vest tanned with natural vegetable tannins, an ancient and eco-friendly process that ensures a beautiful, durable finish. It’s not surprising considering all Isaia garments are handmade in bella Napoli, and they feature traditional construction techniques such as hand-stitching.

This season’s collection makes you want to roll up your trousers and soak up the sun while you leisurely work on your next business plan aboard your yacht. If you can’t get to Capri this summer, wearing Isaia is the next best thing.

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Update your wardrobe and stock up on these basics for spring and summer.

From top to bottom, geode boutonniere and bracelets by Megan Spivey, colognes by Nasomatto and Orto Parisi, ties by Ermenegildo Zegna, cigar cutter by F. Hammann, pocket squares by Calabrese, no-show socks by Marcoliani, leather wallet by F. Hammann, maroon socks by Marcoliani, leather belt by Anderson’s and boxer briefs by SAXX.

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THE LEADING MAN

Red-Hot Chilean Game of Thrones launched Pedro Pascal into the limelight, but it’s his rugged style that’s keeping him there. By Marisa Sandora

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been. “There is a bit of a luxury to experiencing this amount of exposure not as a young man,” he told the Observer. “Because at this point, whether I like it or not, for better or worse…I am who I am.”

Perhaps this self-acceptance is behind the confidence Pascal projects on screen—he gives off a magnetic energy. And his scruffy attractiveness doesn’t hurt. Pascal, 41, looks as good wearing period garb for Game of Thrones or The Great Wall as he does donning the retro styles of the 1970s and ’80s in Narcos. In real life, Pascal dresses down, usually wearing plain T-shirts and casual pants or jeans, but on the red carpet, he can wear a suit or tux with the best of them, often making the look just a little bit cooler by sporting hipster black-framed glasses and stubble. He’s not one of those brooding leading men who never smile. Pascal looks happy. He’s earned it.

Clockwise from top left: Audiences fell for Pedro Pascal when he burst onto the scene playing Oberyn Martell, a.k.a. the Red Viper, in Game of Thrones. Even when he’s dressed up, Pascal’s scruff lends a laid-back vibe to his look.

Pascal dons period clothing once again for The Great Wall. The actor looks retro-chic in L’Uomo Vogue.

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ew knew his name before his scenestealing role as the Red Viper in season four of Game of Thrones thrust him into the spotlight back in 2014. But Pedro Pascal had been pounding the pavement in New York for 20 years after graduating from NYU, taking small roles in shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, CSI and Law and Order before striking gold as the prince with smoldering good looks who would meet his untimely end in an epic battle with the Mountain.

Thankfully for fans, Pascal was quickly cast in Narcos, on Netflix, as a DEA agent intent on capturing Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar, and on the big screen with Matt Damon in The Great Wall.

Through it all, the Chilean actor, who came to the United States as a baby when his parents fled the military dictatorship in their native country, has stayed humble, seemingly as laid back as he has always

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What do you get when you cross a sports car with a vehicle built for everyday comfort and driveability? The McLaren 570GT, a high-performance yet refined ride.

McLaren’s new 570GT features a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, lightweight carbon fiber chassis and aluminum body, allowing an impressive power-to-weight ratio that lets you go from zero to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds. But compared with the 570S, it’s more refined and practical, with a softened suspension, more headroom and more luggage space.

That powerful engine pumps out 562 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque. The car features a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, but there is also a manual mode controlled via steering-wheelmounted rocker-shift paddles.

Compared with the 570S, the GT’s suspension firmness is relaxed by 15 percent in the front and 10 percent in the rear to make it more comfortable to drive. But don’t worry, the GT still handles like a sports car, hugging the road and feeling impressively responsive.

Going shopping? The 570GT has almost 8 cubic feet more storage space on the back ledge of the car than the 570S (for a total of 12 cubic feet of carrying capacity with the trunk in front). You can even buy McLaren luggage designed to make maximum use of the added space.

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The GT cast alloy wheels (19-inch front and 20-inch rear) are fitted with Pirelli P-Zero tires, which minimize unwanted road noise with noise-cancelling foam technology.

The uncluttered interior features a “floating” center console with a 7-inch vertical touch screen plus heated memory seats and sumptuous leather trim.

The rear spoiler sports a higher lip (10 mm over the standard-issue 570S) that provides added downforce and stability.

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The 570GT comes with dihedral doors to make getting in and out easier. The doors gently latch when closing, thanks to the soft-close mechanism.

The panoramic roof makes the roofline slightly taller than the 570S and it stretches back farther to the rear, offering more headroom and amazing views. (Stargazing, anyone?)

The low nose is set off by highintensity LED headlights.

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venice by twilight Early evening in the “city of canals” brings a special magic the daytime tourists miss. By Everett Potter

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ou’re intrigued, no doubt, by the Venice that draws travelers—the historic city of canals, the place that inspired Shakespeare and Thomas Mann, the venerable city-state that 800 years ago was a trading power with no peer. So yes, sightsee as much as you like during the day. But twilight is when this magical place—the best walking city I’ve ever visited—becomes a stage set with a glorious role for you. The ochre walls seem to glow, the lights of the palazzos go on and there’s little doubt that you’re in the most romantic city in the world.

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of prosecco from the Veneto blended with white peach purée and served ice cold. It’s beyond delicious, and having just one requires willpower. You’ll be in good spiritual company here—Truman Capote, Orson Welles and Charlie Chaplin all haunted Harry’s, as did Ernest Hemingway and the heiress and art patron Peggy Guggenheim. Today there will be well-dressed Venetians inside and perhaps too many tourists.

So visit Harry’s at least once. But for a true giro di ombre, head to other places for a tipple as the sun goes down, to bacari that are more local and more chic.

Wander the streets as the many church bells mark the time, with a backdrop of kids shouting in a square as they thump a soccer ball off a thousand-year-old wall. One memorable night I stood outside of La Fenice, the fabled opera house.

The performance was sold out but you could hear opera emanating from the windows and doors, filling nearby streets with a performance too big to be contained within four walls. No other city is quiet enough for quite this experience.

Your next stop could be Al Prosecco, which is on Campo San Giacomo all’Orio, one of Venice’s great neighborhood squares and away from the wellworn tourist routes. Here you can watch the locals on the square and sip some of the city’s finest prosecco, even sampling the slightly more sophisticated prosecco fermo, a non-effervescent version.

Venice is remarkably safe after nightfall. I’ve always thought that for that reason it’s the best city on Earth in which to get lost. Eventually you’ll find your way to wherever you’re going, thanks to the kindness of strangers or maybe a street map from your hotel stuck into a back pocket. (Note that your phone’s GPS may not work well in the stone maze.)

I know from experience about getting lost. One night I left a restaurant with a group of friends, offering to lead everyone back to our hotel. I pride myself on my innate sense of direction, and so we walked left and then right, down one passageway and then another, into a square and beyond, as they talked and I

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Feel those cooling breezes wafting in from the lagoon? Pretty soon you’ll notice that the masses of day trippers have departed with the sun—budget tourists who’ve left for their hotels on the mainland in Mestre. That’s fine. Now the curtain has risen and Venice has become your secret show.

But this isn’t Berlin, Rome or Prague—it’s not a place for partying. The fact is that restaurants are stacking their chairs not long after 10 p.m., while many bars close by 11. It’s the rare boîte that stays open until midnight. So I prefer to be in league with the locals, who choose twilight to leave their homes for a local bar or café for an aperitivo. In Venice, that drink is a highly ritualized one and is typically either an ombra or a spritz. An ombra is a tiny glass of red or white wine that is tossed back quite quickly. A spritz is an aperitivo of white wine, Campari and a shot of seltzer or sparkling water. Prosecco, the bubbly white wine made in the hills of the Veneto region, is also a favorite.

This is also when classic Venetian wine bars, or bacari, offer snacks called cicchetti, the Venetian version of tapas. They can include baccalà mantecato (creamed salt cod) on warm polenta, or polpette (breaded morsels) of meat, cheese or tuna. There could be sardele in saor (sardines with sweet and sour onions and sultanas) or ovosodo con arringa (hard boiled egg topped with herring fillet). My favorite is seppioline alla griglia (grilled baby squid).

The best way to enjoy these true Venetian cicchetti is to do as many locals do and engage in a giro di ombre, literally an ombra-crawl, hitting various small bacari. In this twilight ritual you literally rub shoulders with a wide range of Venetians relaxing. And after a while you realize you’ve also eaten dinner—there’s no need for a formal meal. It’s a cool melange of sightseeing, dining and drinking.

But where to go? For decades, the favorite tourist haunt for an aperitivo has been Harry’s Bar, which opened in 1931 and claims to have invented the Bellini, named after the Venetian painter Giovanni Bellini. The cocktail consists

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navigated with confidence. Less than 10 minutes later, we found ourselves standing in front of the restaurant we had just left. Was it a touch too much prosecco? Or had we been bewitched?

So throw caution to the wind. For a glimpse of the real Venice, head to Osteria al Squero, which has a terrific northern Italian wine selection and a creative array of cicchetti. It’s across a canal from one of Venice’s last remaining squeri, or gondola workshops, and you can watch this ancient craft while sipping your wine.

Then head back to the labyrinth of canals big and small, of twisting alleys and winding passageways leading in and out of myriad squares. Even at twilight, it’s an architectural feast for the eyes, with stone doorways and balconies and elaborate stairways, worn by hundreds of years of footsteps and weather.

If you want to go really local, squeeze into Osteria alla Ciurma in the Rialto. It will be jammed with regulars standing, or perched on a stool if they’re fortunate, under a ceiling hung with vintage fishing boats. Have an ombra, order some cicchetti and try to blend in.

For a hipper locals’ place, go to Al Merca, also in the Rialto. A bar by default, it serves ombra and cicchetti but there’s nowhere to sit. You can stand on the edge of the square and rub shoulders with some of the city’s cooler kids.

Feeling full now? Just walk some more. The Adriatic laps at the city’s feet and the crush of visitors has left its mark, but never has decay seemed quite so splendid. By this point, the need for gelato has probably kicked in.

Lots of small shops sell it, but I love Gelateria Nico on the Dorsoduro, which is ridiculously good.

I like to end my evenings in Venice by walking across St. Mark’s Square. It’s when the Café Florian is emptying and it’s a good time to sit, listen to a budding Vivaldi playing to the nighttime crowd and have a final glass of wine or a coffee. Then to the pier to be transported like an Italian film star in a vintage wooden launch to the Belmond Hotel Cipriani, which lies across the Grand Canal on the island called Giudecca.

I first stayed here 25 years ago—it dazzled me then and it still does. It has extraordinary views of the Doge’s Palace and the Venetian Lagoon. There are rooms with balconies overlooking the water and the hotel’s private garden, as well as suites in various sizes, all decorated in an opulent, gilded style. Few places in Europe can rival the sense of grandeur here. Outside there are elaborately tended gardens along the water and the only swimming pool in Venice, remarkable especially for its Olympic size. The legend is that the measurements were mistakenly given in meters rather than feet; hence the gargantuan dimensions of this salt water pool. It will be spotlit when you return late at night, so head to bed and arise by midmorning for a palatial breakfast. Then join the gathering sunbathers around its perimeter in midmorning. Put on your hippest shades and relax, for this is the ultimate spot in Venice to recover from the previous evening’s giro di ombre.

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Opposite, from top: Visitors of the Belmond Hotel Cipriani can dine with a magnificent view.

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winding down Putting in too many hours at the office? It’s time to relax, refresh, renew––and look great doing it.

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This page, jacket by Waterville, plaid shirt by Gitman Bros., white jeans by Agave and belt by Torino. Opposite, sportcoat by Ermenegildo Zegna, blue and white striped shirt by Luciano Barbera, paisley pocket square by Calabrese, trousers by Ermenegildo Zegna and bracelets by Megan Spivey.

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You expect fine craftsmanship to go into every inch of your home. When the same attention to detail is applied to your pool—indoors or out—the results can be stunning.

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A pool tucked under the stairs? It’s possible, as evidenced by this striking lap pool in London. The client wanted a gym, changing area, spa and pool space in the same narrow room under the glass staircase off the entrance hall, so controlling humidity was key, as was using low-chlorine cleaners, to avoid dampness and harsh smells affecting upper rooms. The original arched brick wall gives the space character.

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This Eastern-themed pool in the basement of an urban home was designed as an escape from the hustle and bustle of life upstairs. Three Buddha heads inspire calm, as does the darkness of the area. A grid of recessed lights pulls the eye upward and makes the ceiling appear more distant.

The walls and pool were covered in Portuguese limestone, unifiying the space and making it seem larger than it really is.

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This isn’t your average saltwater pool. Designed by its owner as a basin for thalassic therapy, this pool on the coast of St. Barts in the Caribbean is emptied and refilled with fresh seawater every two days (a small electric pump does the job). A series of stepped teak decks provide space to sit or sunbathe.

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A glass screen separates an outdoor kitchen from the lap pool that runs along the outside of the building. Indoor-outdoor pools can extend the use of the pool and function as a dramatic water feature.

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In this outdoor retreat on the southern cape of South Africa, water falls from the top of a concrete retaining wall that projects dramatically into the pool.

Eucalyptus fencing poles were used to create rotating screens along the front of the house and poolside.

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Located at the bottom of the Emerald Isle, Old Head will soar to the top of your favorite golf locales. By Josh Sens

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It only looks that way.

Sleepy two-lane roads wind through the unspoiled countryside of County Cork, Ireland, spilling south toward the coast, where the Emerald Isle gives way to the Celtic Sea. Here, a diamond-shaped promontory known as Old Head of Kinsale rises from the water, its shale and sandstone bluffs towering some 200 feet above the waves.

Across its wind-blown crown stretch the firm green fingers of a layout so arresting, its beauty verges on surreal. Nine of the 18 holes at Old Head Golf Links cut hard along the cliffs. All 18 holes provide a coastal panoramic. Also looming into view from every green and tee box is a 17th century lighthouse, perched on a jagged point, Old Head’s farthest incursion into the sea.

From the day it opened, in 1997, the links inspired a kind of wide-eyed wonder. Even seasoned travelers were stunned by the surroundings, which prompted Links magazine to hail the layout as “the most spectacular” golf course in the world.

“Are there courses with better bunkering? More artistry in their architecture?

Greater prestige on the global stage?

Sure,” says Joe Passov, chief architecture critic for Golf magazine. “But for the sheer sense of thrill, even an element of danger, there was and is nothing like Old Head.

It’s a golf course setting more awe-inducing than any you’ll see.”

In keeping with its priceless vistas, a round at Old Head does not come cheap.

The pair of Irishmen behind the project, Patrick O’Connor and his late brother, John, dreamed up the course as a high-end getaway for golf-loving globetrotters. Accordingly, green fees top out at 260 pounds, or roughly $325, during peak season. The majority of guests come from overseas, happy to pay prime rates for a chance to cross the course off their bucket list.

As a return on their investment, golfers are a treated to a layout with the improbable features of an Escher painting. Several tee shots and approaches encourage heroics, with long, forced carries over sheer cliffs and chasms. At Old Head, hazards take on a new meaning.

Consider what awaits you on the second hole, a 402-yard par-four whose unforgiving fairway elbows sharply along a bluff. Take a few steps from the tee box, and you’re peering at a dizzying 200-foot drop. When the fog blows in at Old Head, golfers are warned not to wander for obvious reasons; the next step could be a doozie. Better to wait until the visibility clears.

Not that staying put at Old Head is much of a hardship. The course is part of a luxury resort, with a spa, 15 well-appointed cliff-side suites, and a clubhouse bar and restaurant overlooking the Atlantic. Nor is it the only local attraction. Nearby, sits the community of Kinsale, a historic fishing port-turned-tony resort town that is regarded by many as the culinary capital of Ireland, brimming with fine restaurants, wine bars, cafes and pubs. Every October, the town plays host to the Kinsale Food Festival, a three-day celebration of wining and dining marked by foodie walking tours and elaborate tasting menus.

But enough about food. The stars of this golfers’ paradise will always be the scenic course and fabled layout of Kinsale.

Opposite page, clockwise from top: A focal point of the coastal panoramic, a 17th century lighthouse is visible from each green and tee box of Old Head Golf Links. Too much slice or hook off the tee might send your shot into the sea—talk about a water hazard! Power up before your round with a traditional Irish breakfast, including bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes and more hearty treats. With its variety of restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, the nearby town of Kinsale is considered the food capital of Ireland. The late John O’Connor, along with his brother Patrick, designed the award-winning golf course at Old Head.

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South Africa, that is, where you might not expect to find such splendid pinot noirs. By Josh Sens

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Blame politics and preconceptions.

The country’s Apartheid-era isolation didn’t help. But even after the boycotts ended, South African vintners faced stiff competition from a global market that paid their labels relatively scant attention.

Asked for impressions of South African wine, outsiders were apt to mention Stellenbosch, the heat-baked region outside Cape Town that has staked its claim with such sun-worshipping varietals as granache and cabernet sauvignon—if they knew to mention anything at all.

But as with so much else in South Africa, the country’s wine-making reputation has changed.

It is now seen as a hotspot for pinot noir. Actually, cool place is more like it.

At first blush, that might sound unlikely. Pinot noir, after all, is a notoriously temperamental grape that performs most willingly in cool-climate settings like Burgundy, Oregon’s Willamette Valley and the fog-blanketed Sonoma Coast. It can stand some heat but doesn’t tolerate relentlessly high temperatures, and South Africa, of course, gets a ton of sun.

Yet the country is also home to microclimates with just the sort of traits that pinot noir prefers.

Consider the appellation called the Cape South Coast, which stretches southeast of Cape Town over rolling terrain, close to the Atlantic Ocean, covering a collection of grape-growing wards and districts including Elgin Valley, Walker Bay and Hemel en Aarde.

The soil here, rich in clay and shale, is primo for pinot, and so are the climatic conditions, freshened by the ocean’s kiss.

More than 60 wineries operate around the Cape South Coast. Many are small and family-run, and the finest of them share in the conviction that the smartest way to treat pinot noir is pretty much to get out of its way.

“When you are harvesting quality fruit, it’s not necessary to manipulate the wine,” says Jean-Claude (JC) Martin, head winemaker at South Cape Coast winery Creation Wines.

“What you do instead is guide it gently through the process so as to preserve the sense of place.”

Like many winemakers, Martin recognizes pinot noir as “the heartbreak grape,” a nod to its fragility and beauty. But he loves it fearlessly.

Born in Switzerland, he first fell for the varietal in his late teens while working his family’s vineyards on the slopes of Lake Bienne. In 2002, he and wife Carolyn, a native of South Africa, purchased the land where their winery now sits, on

Hemel en Aarde Ridge, transforming what had been a sheep farm into a happy place for pinot noir.

Creation’s vineyard grows at nearly 1,000 feet above sea level, less than 10 miles from the Atlantic. A combination of the clay soil and the ocean’s cooling influence gives rise to elegant wines that favor bright fruit flavors and fresh acidity over weighty oak and tiresome tannins.

“That’s what we think pinot noir should be,” Carolyn Martin says. “Ageworthy wines that pair wonderfully with food.”

Pinot noir of similarly splendid subtlety and structure can be found at respected estates throughout the South Cape Coast. They include venerable properties like Botanica and its Elgin Valley neighbor, Boschendal, a winery whose roots reach back to 1685, as well as relative newcomers like Stellar Winery, whose delicate, fruit-forward River’s End pinot noir is made with organic grapes.

Stellar released its first wines in 2003, one year after JC and Carolyn Martin established Creation. At the time, South African pinot noir flew largely under the radar. But those were the old days. The world is changing quickly. And one of the truths of our brave new age is that undiscovered wine regions don’t remain that way for long.

Clockwise from top: Founded in 1685, the picturesque Boschendal is one of the oldest wine estates in South Africa. Ginny Poval, Botanica’s winemaker, is a self-taught American who relocated to South Africa and planted her first vineyard there in 2009. Take a sip of Creation’s Pinot Noir and you may detect red berry aromas, elegant vanilla and a whiff of wood spice. Botanica’s vineyards, where grapes for The Mary Delany Collection are grown. Visitors are treated to dramatic mountain views at Boschendal. Boschendal’s Elgin Pinot Noir comes from one of the highest planted vineyard sites in the Elgin Valley.

TASTING NOTES Creation Estate 2013 Pinot Noir, $30 This balanced, elegant pinot noir opens with bright berry notes and gives way to a clean, refreshing finish. It marries beautifully with mild fish and poultry.

Boschendal Elgin 2014 Pinot Noir, $35 A complexly structured wine, this pinot noir has hints of cranberry and red cherry on the nose and notes of clove and spiced oak on the palate. It’s a wonderfully food-friendly wine.

Botanica Mary Delany Collection 2013 Pinot Noir, $25 Starting with crisp acidity and refreshing berry notes, this delicate pinot noir shows a feisty character with a bright and spicy finish. It has slight undercurrents of the oak in which it is aged. Try it with roast chicken or shellfish.

Stellar Winery, 2014 River’s End Pinot Noir, $14 On the nose, this organic wine gives off woodsy hints, almost like a morning walk through a dewy forest.

But given time to open, it becomes a medley of blackberries and ripe cherry, with just enough tannins for a dry and elegant finish.

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he glories of Gotham are almost endless, from marveling at the works of art along Museum Mile to walking the winding trails of Central Park—and of course there’s the Great White Way. Not to mention some of the world’s finest restaurants. But at day’s end, instead of staying in teeming, touristy Times Square, those in the know head to Manhattan’s residential Upper East Side, where well-kept townhouses dot quiet, tree-lined streets. The picture of classic New York style, The Lowell is one of the best places in town to lay your head. And fill your belly.

Built as a luxury apartment house in the 1920s, it’s a sophisticated home-away-fromhome, with its 74 rooms and suites designed by residential designer Michael S. Smith, who is known for his work in the White House—he decorated former President Obama’s private residence—and his modernist take on traditional design. Think of it as a well-appointed pied-àterre where you’ll want for nothing. There is 24hour room service, a fitness center and a fireplace attendant (you don’t think they’d expect you to fan your own flames, do you?). Most of the hotel is dedicated to spacious suites that are perfect for families—complete with terraces, kitchens and, yes, those cozy wood-burning fireplaces.

In March, Charles Masson, one of the country’s most respected restaurateurs, and chef Christian Delouvrier, the legendary epicurean, opened Majorelle at The Lowell. Named after the iconic garden in Marrakech, it features a seasonally driven menu with such treats as Delice au Foie Gras et Pomme Fondante (foie gras with warm apples) and Ris de Veau sur Lit de Mache

et Truffes (veal sweetbreads, mache salad and truffles).

Masson is best known for his role at the family-owned French restaurant La Grenouille.

Delouvrier, renowned for his cuisine at fine restaurants in Paris and in such Manhattan eateries as Lespinasse and La Mangeoire, offers a French menu accented by flavors from Morocco and elsewhere in the Mediterranean.

A five-star boutique hotel privately owned by the Chartouni family, The Lowell is the brainchild of Dina DeLuca Chartouni, a city-born and -raised woman, who wanted to create a haven, but one that would make a major statement. She called on Smith and Mark Pinney, the Londonbased architect for the Armani and Burberry stores, to help her realize her vision, which most recently guided a two-year renovation of the hotel’s public spaces.

And, ah, those spaces. The design’s centerpiece was put in place with the long-awaited opening of Majorelle. The restaurant is framed by marble columns and features a custom-patterned grey and ivory marble floor, vaulted wood arched ceilings, and deep blue silk velvet on the chairs and banquettes. And there’s a retractable roof over the adjacent terrace that makes indoor/ outdoor dining possible year-round. (It’s also the place to be to enjoy Masson’s passion for floral artistry, including exotic plants and fountains!)

Connected to Majorelle is Jacques, an intimate bar with French oak wood paneling, an antiqued mirrored ceiling and a marble bar. Here you’ll imbibe expertly crafted cocktails such as the Bleu de Marjorelle—my favorite—consisting of

Bombay Sapphire Gin, elderflower, cucumber and basil. It’s the perfect guests-only hideaway for entertaining over cocktails and light fare from noon to 4 p.m., when The Club Room opens to the public. That space features a library of art books surrounded by French oak parquet flooring, hand-painted paneling and a wood-burning fireplace. Was indulgence ever so civilized?

Staying at The Lowell almost derailed my plan for a city weekend getaway. The hotel is so perfect that I was tempted not to leave at all.

But leave—at least for a little while—you must, as there is art to see, music to hear and a great city to experience. Recently opened is The Met Breuer, a satellite space of The Metropolitan Museum of Art in the shell of the old Whitney Museum. The Marcel Breuer-designed edifice was acquired to expand The Met’s more contemporary works. And spring is the perfect time for the New York Philharmonic to usher in new talent alongside its repertoire of standbys. New talent too is showcased at The New York City Ballet’s Here/Now Festival in May. On Broadway there are the thought-provoking new musicals Dear Evan Hansen and Come From Away. Or see a revival, say, Allison Janney in Six Degrees of Separation or Kevin Kline in Present Laughter.

Of course, don’t forget about fair-weather fun.

After strolling Central Park, take to the water on a paddleboat or monkey around in the zoo. If you’re too tired to walk back, just tell the cabby to take you home—to The Lowell.

THE LOWELL, 28 EAST 63RD ST. AT MADISON AVE., NEW YORK, N.Y. (212.838.1400); LOWELLHOTEL.COM.

Clockwise from top: There’s plenty of room to spread out in a Deluxe Junior Suite complete with a terrace. In the 1,000-square-foot Hollywood Suite, decorated with one-of-a-kind artwork and memorabilia, there are two large seating areas, one with a wood-burning fireplace, and one with a large dining or meeting table. Book the Penthouse Suite for a romantic evening, where you can enjoy views from the 17th floor. Charles Masson, managing director of the hotel’s new restaurant, Majorelle, is a veteran of famed eatery La Grenouille. The gorgeous Garden Suite features two private terraces, one with a fountain, pictured here, and one with a dining area. The entrance to the hotel is on a quiet, tree-lined street off Madison Avenue.

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There’s a reason an off-the-rack suit may not feel right when you try it on—it’s not made specifically for you. A made-to-measure suit, however, is constructed according to your body measurements. How should it fit? Jackets should have smooth lines that follow the contours of your body, with sleeves ending at the wrist bone. The top button of a two-button suit, or the middle button of a three, should hit at the navel and never below. If a buttoned jacket creates X-shaped rippling, it’s too tight. There’s a lot to consider when finding the right garment, but not to worry—just allow our tailors to take your measurements, and we’ll handle the rest.

There’s an endless number of ways to give your suit a personal touch. Experiment with a variety of cuffs, stitching, lining and vents to satisfy your tastes and add style. Buttons are small but can play a large role in your suit’s overall appearance—change the type and color of your buttons from basic to an exotic material like horn or bone to enhance your look.

Choose materials and patterns that suit you (and the season) best. For New England’s warm spring and summer temperatures, choose more breathable fabrics like cotton and linen. If cold temperatures are in your future, garments made of wool and cashmere will keep you warm. And don’t forget to show your personality—colors and patterns, plaids and pinstripes will make your suit pop.

A lot of detail goes into the suit jacket, but don’t forget your lower half! You have plenty of trouser options from which to choose—pleats or flat-front, with or without belt loops. But what shouldn’t change is the fit: Trousers should sit at the top of your hipbones, slim downward and then taper below the knee. Your seat and thighs should be hugged comfortably by fabric and show no wrinkles or divots. The bottom hem should graze the top of your shoes, so about 1 to 1½ inches of ankle (or sock) show when you walk or sit.

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