Pockets: Fall/Winter 2018

POCKETS FALL / WINTER 2018

FALL FASHIONS

KING OF THE ROAD

SEARCHING FOR SPORTY LUXURY OR A TAILORED LOOK? POCKETS HAS YOU COVERED / PAGE 28

M A D E -T O - M E A S U R E

WARDROBE REBOOT

IT’S NEVER BEEN EASIER TO REFRESH YOUR LOOK /

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SIP IN STYLE GAL GADOT BRINY BITES

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FEATURING: HOT LOOKS FOR NEXT SEASON /

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DISCOVER MADE-TO-MEASURE /

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POUR IT ON! /

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THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER /

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CONTENTS

FEATURES discover made-to-measure | 24 Look beyond off-the-rack and step into the world where you get precisely what you want.

Pour It on! | 40 Four who excel in the making of liquor reveal where they go for a wellmade drink.

the world is your oyster | 46

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Open up and explore all the flavors these beautifully briny bivalves have to offer.

DEPARTMENTS

king of THE road

Memo | 4 Your guide to personal style.

Whether you’re searching for sporty luxury or a tailored look, Pockets Menswear has you covered.

The pockets Guide | 9

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trend report | 20

Warm up to Waterville...off and running with On...the 411 on Pig & Hen...and much more.

Essentials | 12 Reboot your fall wardrobe with these must-have pieces, from sportcoats and shirts to boots and belts.

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Look for these nine fashion phenomena when warmer weather returns next season.

THE MUSE

ON THE COVER: Sportcoat by Boglioli, sweater by Gran Sasso Vintage, shirt by Peter Millar Collection, tie by Bigi, pocket square by Massimo Bizzochi, pants by Pescarolo.

gal gadot | 36 At 33, this Israeli native is a military veteran, a former beauty queen and a big-screen sensation.

PURSUITS | 38 With confidence built into its name, Surefly is the ’copter that doubles as a drone.

the techie | 48 You may not need any of these high-tech toys, but you’ll certainly want them!

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MEMO

Your guide to personal style

POCKETS

THE PLAZA AT PRESTON CENTER 4000 VILLANOVA, DALLAS, TX 75225 214.368.1167 MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 10:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. LEGACY WEST 7701 WINDROSE AVE. SUITE F170 PLANO, TX 75024 214.705.3036 MONDAY TO SATURDAY: 10:00 A.M. TO 7:00 P.M. SUNDAY: 12:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. WWW.POCKETSMENSWEAR.COM Editorial Director CARLA WEIL Editor RITA GUARNA creative Director STEPHEN M. VITARBO senior Editor DARIA MEOLI senior Associate Editor DARIUS AMOS lifestyle editor HALEY LONGMAN assistant Art director YVONNE MARKI Contributing Editors MICHAEL ARDIZZONE, STEPHEN GARNDER, TIMOTHY KELLEY, DONNA ROLANDO, JOSH SENS contributing photographer DIXIE DIXON PUBLISHING STAFF

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Warming trends! p. 27

Each season we look forward to sharing our unique finds from market with our customers. This year was particularly special, as we headed to market with a slightly different mindset. We endeavored to expand, not only our brand list but our product offering as well. Our passion is to observe what people are wearing and how they are living. Whether you are in downtown, midtown, uptown, west of town or east of town (just to name a few), you can see the broad scope of how people live, work and play. So with this in mind, we went to market and came back with new brands, such as On running shoes, Rhone activewear, Wings and Horns, Herno, Citizens of Humanity, Lardini, Barba shirts, Capita boots, Sunspel knitwear, Rag & Bone and Corneliani. We hope you enjoy our selection and we look forward to seeing you in our stores.

—Andy, Doug and the Pockets Team Outside the box! p. 12

group Publisher SHAE MARCUS director of sales MONICA DELLI SANTI Director of Production and Circulation CHRISTINE HAMEL Advertising Services director JACQUELYNN FISCHER graphic designer, ad Services VIOLETA MULAJ 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, THOMAS FLANNERY, RITA GUARNA, CHRISTINE HAMEL

POCKETS Magazine is published twice a year by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645, in association with Pockets Menswear. Copyright © 2018 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.

Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, POCKETS, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com.

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POCKETS GUIDE FEET IN THE CLOUDS

COLD WEATHER SOLUTION

As the mercury goes south, there are days when you get chilly but don’t want to add a full layer of clothing. The solution: vests. The brand: Waterville. Greentex, the company that makes Waterville, employs high tech and natural fibers to keep you warm without making you feel like the Incredible Bulk. Whether you’re wearing a three-piece suit or outerwear, a vest is an ideal answer for the cooler months because you can add or remove it to meet your comfort level.

And because they come in a variety of fabrics, colors and textures, your Pockets sales associate can help you find your perfect fit. The colder weather is here, but your secret antidote to the dropping mercury is a Waterville vest.

On running shoes can’t make your workout any shorter, but they can make it smoother (like “running on clouds,” says one of their test runners!).

When multiple Ironman winner Olivier Bernhard and two friends started On, their ambitious goal was to “change the world of running.” According to industry observers and about 3 million runners around the world, they’ve succeeded. They mix first-hand experience with engineering expertise to create a running shoe that’s clearly ahead of the pack. Ask your Pockets sales associate how you can feel like you’re running on clouds when you’re really taking on the Katy Trail.

THE STARS OF STYLE

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It’s easy to fall for George Clooney’s good looks or Anne Hathaway’s undeniable charm, but we’ll always remember Hollywood stars for their personal style. After all, as Yves Saint Laurent once said, “Style is eternal.” In Timeless Icons: The Style of Celebrities (Electa, $39), author Carlo Mazzoni—who’s editor-in-chief of The Fashionable Lampoon—gives us a history lesson on the stars who have sparkled most in Tinseltown.

The photo book is filled with black-and-white images of style legends, past and present, showing the inseparability of fame and fashion. It’s divided into two parts: leading ladies and memorable men. You’ll spot a dreamy, casual Brigitte Bardot on the cover sporting a wool sweater, jeans and black leather boots. Inside, fashion ingénues such as Bella Hadid and Taylor Swift take their places among icons like Audrey Hepburn and Jane Birkin. The men’s section opens with Mick Jagger donning a Panama hat to go with his signature pout. Artful interior pages include shots of James Dean, Sean Connery, Kit Harrington and James Franco.

Sponsored by the shoe and luxury leather brand Tod’s, the book is an enchanting, star-studded look at the fashions of the personalities whose style is truly eternal.

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THE POCKETS GUIDE THE A–Z LIST

At Pockets you’ll find more than three dozen 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.

HUFF-INGTON POST:

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PETER MILLAR COLLECTION PT01/PT05 RING JACKET RHONE SALT OPTICS SAMUELSOHN SARTORIO SIMMONOT-GODARD STENSTRÖMS TINTORIA MATTEI W. KLEINBERG WATERVILLE WINGS + HORNS ZANELLA

ANDERSON’S BELTS

REAL MEN WEAR BRACELETS

Bracelets are manly? You bet your Adam’s apple. Pig & Hen bracelets are about as tough as you can get. They’re handmade of actual ship ropes in the port city of Amsterdam. The term Pig & Hen goes back to the early 1600s when rough-and-tumble sailors from the Netherlands faced treacherous seas and were always at the mercy of nature. For good luck, they tattooed a pig and a hen on their feet so if they had to abandon ship they would be able to float, just like the pig and hen who were kept onboard in wooden crates. A Pig & Hen bracelet exudes the same raw, manly toughness as those Dutch sailors, and it just might bring you good luck. But even if you’re not superstitious, you’ll look really good.

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You know the lifestyle: fast cars, exotic escapades, dapper suits, cunning quips and, of course, dry martinis. Whether the fictional James Bond was exposing a would-be assassin in Goldfinger or charming a villainous double agent in Casino Royale, he always had a drink in hand. Fans may not get to race an Aston Martin down a Monaco mountainside, but they can mix a cocktail fit for 007.

In Shaken: Drinking with James Bond & Ian Fleming (Mitchell Beazley, $20), readers will find scenes from Bond creator Ian Fleming’s books with cocktail recipes to match. Author Edmund Weil, the British bar industry insider who opened London establishments Bar Swift, Nightjar and Oriole, is more than a master mixologist—he is a relative of Fleming, who died in 1964. Weil pours out top secret intel on how to craft 10 classic drinks from the pages of the spy novels, including the classic Vesper martini (shaken, not stirred). He’s also concocted 40 new cocktail recipes inspired by the people, places and plots of the original books.

Nelson Huff explains how to sail through life without giving offense.

When is it appropriate to wear sneakers?

—Insecure in Irving Fashion keeps evolving, so there are more circumstances when it’s acceptable to wear sneakers. Pairing them with a soft sport jacket and jeans is the latest trend, and it’s a great look.

Leather lace-ups in rich brown or gray are perfect for fall and winter. For spring and summer or when you’re vacationing in a warm location, lighten up your look with gray, tan or white sneakers.

You can’t go wrong with Italian-made sneakers by Di Bianco. Remember not to get carried away with a colorful running sneaker—save those for the gym!

ANDERSON’S BELTS ANDREA VENTURA ANDREA ZORI BARBA SHIRTS BELSTAFF BELVEST BIGI TIES BOGLIOLI BRAX CANALI CULTURATA DI BIANCO DOLCEPUNTA TIES ELEVENTY ETON FABER-CASTELL FEDELI FINAMORE FIORINI GABO GIANNETTO PORTIFINO GRAN SASSO GRAVATI HAMILTON SHIRTS HENRY SAGE HERNO HILTL INCOTEX INIS MEAIN JACOB COHEN J BRAND LARDINI LUCIANO BARBERA MASON’S MASSIMO ALBA MAURIZIO BALDASSARI MAURO BLASI MAZZARELLI MOORE & GILES ON SHOES ORCIANI PAIGE PESCAROLO

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WARDROBE REBOOT

It’s never been easier to refresh your look—Pockets has the must-have pieces you need for fall.

ESSENTIALS

Clockwise from top left: shirt by Eton, vest and sportcoat by Luciano Barbera, tie by Eton, pants by Pescarolo, belt by Orciani.

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Clockwise from left: jacket by Ring Jacket, turtleneck by Boglioli, boots by Andrea Ventura, scarves by Eton.

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Suede jacket by Eleventy.

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Clockwise from top left: jeans by Jacob Cohen, pants by Pescarolo, boots by Di Bianco, belts by Anderson’s and Orciani.

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TREND REPORT

Sneak peek at spring 2019 Look for these nine fashion phenomena when warm weather returns next season. By Stephen Garner Can we really forecast now what will be hot in menswear next spring and summer? Not perfectly, but fashion intel offers tantalizing hints, from the author’s visit to the fashion capitals of Europe—Milan, Florence, London and Paris. Here are some trends to expect:

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DOUBLE-BREASTED SUITS Yes, what’s old is new again.

This classic appears in a plethora of offerings heading into spring 2019. While the traditional models are available, designers also are starting to push a new one-and-ahalf breasted model that has more of a shape and appears less boxy.

And if you’re looking for a trendier version, there also are a variety of oversized models being introduced.

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A RIOT OF COLOR Designers throughout Europe have been showing various shades of light blues, pinks, oranges, reds and yellows in their collections. You’ll have a chance to step out of your navy, black and gray wardrobe to embrace these wonderful hues, due to arrive stateside next spring. (You needn’t wear head-to-toe pink; a pop of red or baby blue will definitely help you stand out from the crowd.)

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OVER-THE-KNEE SHORTS We live in an age of oversized, roomy silhouettes, so it’s only natural for our shorts to follow suit. While a roomier short allows for more “breathing room” in the summer heat, it also makes for a great look to pair with sandals and a resort shirt. Also look for styles that are a bit high-waisted, fitting just below the knee. Otherwise you’ll just look like a typical sloppy American tourist, and we don’t want that.

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SMALL SUNGLASSES In a trend that recalls The Matrix, sunglasses are shrinking— and not just for women. Often done in a rose-colored glass, these lenses are barely big enough to cover your eyeballs. But even if you’re squinting, you’ll look as sharp as a knife.

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RELAXED TROUSERS This trend has been sneaking back on the runways and into the streets since 2015. You can style trousers with a tucked-in shirt or a polo for a Riviera vibe, or layer them with a doublebreasted blazer and a T-shirt for more of a ’90s attitude. Look for pants that have a higher waist and a carrot leg; these tend to look the best on multiple body shapes.

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SUITS THAT LIVE LARGE The suit of spring 2019 promises to be a tad oversized and a bit dramatic, often in technical performance fabrics.

It will range in color from the typical navy to bold highlighter hues. We’ve seen this oversized trend happening across product categories for a few seasons now, and tailoring departments are freshening up accordingly.

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FANNY PACKS We can’t escape this polarizing accessory: an unapologetically useful, but not always aesthetically pleasing “tourist” bag. Whether you call it a fanny pack, a bum bag or a waist pack, this bag is back from the grave in a big way.

Clip it around your waist—or emulate early adopters who wear this shape across their chests. (Yes, you may have to feature it across your body or under your armpit to reach peak-level coolness.)

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STATEMENT STRIPES Stripes are everywhere. Far from the classic pinstripe, next season’s stripes are thick, bright and bold. They’ve been spotted on everything from tops and jackets to suits and trousers.

If you’d like to try this look, opt for one eye-catching striped piece at a time. (You say you’re a veteran style risk-taker?

Go for a suit with a thick, bold stripe from head to toe.)

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CAMP-COLLAR SHIRTS With the collar overlapping the lapels, these shirts brilliantly take a tailored ensemble down a notch. Whether you’re drawn to a vibrant pattern or a subdued one, camp-collar shirts have a natural affinity for any jacket in your closet.

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Seeking a suit that’s more you?

Look beyond off-the-rack and discover the world where you get precisely what you want.

you should know about made-tomeasure

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One and done Forget about spending hours trying on clothes in a tight fitting room. Once tailors have confirmed your measurements and design selections at the initial meeting, your job is essentially done. Made-to-measure requires few fittings, or in some cases none at all. (That’s more time to shop for ties, pocket squares and shoes!) But be patient: The turnaround time for a suit can range from two weeks to two months.

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what’s your fancy?

Windowpane pattern, notch lapel, pleated pants. Made-to-measure programs have dozens of items you can customize—from buttons to linings to pockets and more—so scan your closet and decide what you need and what you want.

Not sure what’s in style? Trust your made-tomeasure specialists to help guide you to make the best decisions.

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only the best fabrics The fabric you choose for your made-tomeasure garment comes from a curated selection of mills. Narrowing the group of mills used as sources helps make sure that you receive the best and most luxurious fabrics.

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it’s all about the base After your measurements are taken, tailors will select a base pattern that most closely matches your numbers. This base is then altered to correspond with your measurements, ensuring that your suit or shirt will fit to a T.

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MTM vs. OTR Don’t get us wrong: We love the economy of off-the-rack garments, and they can create memorable looks. But face it—they don’t fit like a made-to-measure suit or shirt. Not every guy is an average Joe, so standard retail sizes and designs won’t always cut it. Because made-tomeasure is based on your measurements, each piece is guaranteed to fit perfectly.

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king of the road Whether you’re searching for sporty luxury or a tailored look, Pockets Menswear has you covered.

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Photography by Dixie Dixon

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Opposite page, jacket by Ring Jacket, vest by Waterville, shirt by Eleventy, jeans by J Brand, shoes by Andrea Ventura.

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This page, at left, green sweater by Altea; at right, sweater by Luciano Barbera, shirt by Finamore, pants by Pescarolo, boots by Andrea Ventura, bag by Moore & Giles. Opposite page, coat by Ring Jacket, shirt by Luciano Barbera, turtleneck by Boglioli, pants by Pescarolo, boots by Capita.

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This page, at left, sweater by Maurizio Baldassari, shirt by Barba, jeans by Pescarolo, shoes by Di Bianco; at right, jacket by Belstaff, sweater by Altea, jeans by Pescarolo, shoes by Andrea Zori. Opposite page, sportcoat by Belvest, sweater by Gran Sasso, shirt

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This page, at left, brown coat, sweater and pants by Eleventy, scarf by Eton; at right, suit and shirt by Canali, tie by Eton, pocket square by Edward Armah, shoes by Di Bianco.

Opposite page, sweater, T-shirt and pants by Eleventy.

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THE MUSE

A Super Natural

At 33, Israeli native Gal Gadot is a military veteran, a former beauty queen and a big-screen sensation. By Donna Rolando

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include the action crime thriller Criminal (playing the wife of heartthrob Ryan Reynolds) and the action comedy Keeping Up with the Joneses (she’s a secret agent). She’s clearly earned her comedy chops—but also looks forward unironically to at least two more spin-offs with Wonder Woman anticipated through 2019.

Gadot was in law school when the acting bug bit her so hard she couldn’t ignore it. Although as a kid she always craved attention (at age 5 she soaked adult party guests with a hose just to get laughs), it wasn’t until her success with the Miss Israel pageant that she recognized her true calling and dropped the law books for a lucrative modeling and acting career.

Today she pleads her case in the court of fan opinion—and her runway past can’t hurt when it’s time to dress to the nines and beyond. Gadot’s not shy about wearing a Christian Dior dress in a bright red or showing some skin with her crimsonsequined Armani Privé gown slit up the thigh. She’s also embraced Millennial Pink with a stylish Oscar de la Renta suit; yet at a ballgame, she looks like the gal next door in a beige trench coat, black leggings and flats.

Hollywood’s glitz doesn’t seem to have gone to this star’s head—her priorities remain family: her husband, Israeli real-estate developer, Yaron Varsano; and their two daughters, Alma, 6, and Maya, 1. She imagines her films being a legacy to her children, and acting gives her months off for her favorite role of all: mom.

Where is the limit for this star who apparently has it all— looks, talent, brains and commitment? One can only wonder.

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h, what a Gal! When Israeli-born actress and supermodel Gal Gadot took on the iconic role of Wonder Woman in the 2016 movie Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, she had a tough audience to please: DC Comics fans. But she came through like a warrior, repeating the role last year in Justice League and in the superheroine’s own big-screen saga, Wonder Woman.

To those who have followed Gadot’s career since she played Gisele in the Fast and the Furious series starting in 2009 (in which she performed many of her own stunts), all of this was the fulfillment of an almost obvious destiny.

At a youthful 33, this former supermodel and ubiquitous cover girl can look back on an illustrious life already: She was crowned Miss Israel 2004 at age 18, served as a combat instructor in the Israeli Defense Forces and just this year snagged a spot on Time’s annual list of the world’s 100 most influential people. (In the magazine’s trademark star-does-star approach, her writeup was penned by none other than Lynda Carter, TV’s Wonder Woman in the 1970s.)

Of course, the double-W is more than a career-maker for Gadot. It’s also a platform for promoting her feminist goal, which she defines as equality for all. “I feel I’ve been given such a huge opportunity to show the strong, beautiful side of women—finally,” she says. And Wonder Woman fits the bill because of her independent spirit. “She’s not relying on a man,” says Gadot, “and she’s not there because of a love story.”

That’s not to say that Gadot does every thespian turn on a soapbox—indeed, she’s mixed things up. Her credits

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On screen, Wonder Woman wouldn’t be caught without her bulletproof bracelets and golden lasso. But when it’s time to dress to the nines, actress Gal Gadot prefers the glamorous looks of Oscar de la Renta and Christian Dior.

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PURSUITS

Droning On! With confidence built into its name, Surefly is the ’copter that doubles as a drone. By Timothy Kelley

It’s like nouvelle cuisine cooked up a ’copter. Planned for a 2019 debut at a price under $200,000, the Surefly from the Workhorse Group is powered by a BMW 600-cc, twin-cylinder generator engine that responds to joystick commands. You’ll need a pilot’s license to fly it, but because it’s classed as a light-sport aircraft, that credential requires fewer hours of training than does a standard helicopter pilot’s license.

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on’t yawn next year when your neighbor opens his garage to show off his self-driving car—and by all means don’t ask with a snarky smile, “How high does it fly?” Fact is, by 2019 your own garage could be home to a self-driving vehicle that soars way above traffic. It’s the Surefly from the Ohio-based Workhorse Group, and it’s either a reimagined helicopter that can give you and your sweetheart a lift or a drone you can send home alone like a horse that knows the way. You decide.

Set to hit the market next year for a close-to-the-ground price of under $200,000, the Surefly VTOL (vertical-takeoff-and-landing) craft has been building buzz since its debut at the 2017 Paris Air Show. It’s not the only “air taxi” in development, but while the others use electric motors alone, Surefly is powered by a gas combustion engine. It boasts a range of 70 miles, an hour’s flight time per tank and a maximum lift

capacity of 400 pounds—that’s two adults, or one adult and some stuff— thanks to eight propellers fixed in contra-rotating pairs on four arms.

And to give you peace of mind that this is not your last adventure, its makers make triple-sure of Surefly. There’s full computer and electrical redundancy, and if the gas-powered generator fails, two 7.5-kilowatthour lithium-ion battery packs take over to assure a safe landing. If those balk too, there’s even a ballistic parachute to waft you to the ground.

Did we say “garage?” With a fuselage and propellers crafted of carbon fiber, this nimble 1,100-pounder (for a helicopter, that’s svelte) can indeed fold its arms down to fit snugly into a standard car garage. And how high can Surefly fly? Workhorse puts its flight ceiling at 4,000 feet. For a personal vehicle so compact and nimble, that’s a lift for the spirits even in this tech-jaded age.

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SPIRITS

4 X4 4 X4 POUR IT ON!

Four who excel in the making of liquor reveal where they go for a well-made drink.

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ith the possible exception of the ocean, alcohol is the most cosmopolitan liquid there is. That’s why a producer of bitters in Munich can tell you where to bend your elbow in Denver, while a New York distiller directs you to a Barcelona barstool. Drawn from the recent book Straight Up: The Insiders’ Guide to The World’s Most Interesting Bars and Drinking Experiences, here’s where four top booze-makers like to go for a splendidly concocted cocktail.

Jared Brown of Sipsmith Gin Distillery pours classic martinis.

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Allen Katz New York Distilling Company, New York City

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BOOZY BACKSTORY: Before co-founding the New York Distilling Company in 2011, Allen Katz had experience in both the food and beverage industries. He helped run Toscana Saporita, a cooking school in Tuscany; he worked with Slow Food USA, which promotes local food and traditional cooking; and he was the director of spirits education and mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits, one of the country’s largest distributors. He even hosted a show called The Cocktail Hour on Martha Stewart’s now-defunct Sirius XM satellite radio station.

BEST KNOWN FOR: The distiller’s Dorothy Parker American Gin and Mister Katz’s Rock & Rye spirits are now considered part of the canon for mixologists and are stocked behind the bars of many discerning alcohol alchemists. Katz has been called the modern face of New York City’s distilling scene.

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: Barcelona’s Boadas, a bar that “sings of the romance of cocktail culture. The rhythm of the thrown cocktails, the vibrancy of Las Rambla [a street in the Spanish city] and the daydream of generations of happy drinkers.” Katz also enjoys throwing back a few at Death & Co in New York City, Dukes Bar in London and French 75 in New Orleans.

TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: At McSorley’s Ale House (shown above right), thought to be the oldest bar in New York City, Katz’s advice is to “go in the afternoon and spend the evening with a good friend. The time passes simply and joyously in a perfect pub environment that exudes the classic character of the city.”

ONE FOR THE ROAD: The New York Distilling Company produces three types of gin, a rye and a whiskey. So, when Katz gets thirsty, what’s his poison? A rye whiskey Manhattan, straight up with a lemon twist.

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Kieran Middleton Bellfield Brewery, Edinburgh

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BOOZY BACKSTORY: If Guinness is good for you, Bellfield is better. Kieran Middleton (shown above left) is the brewer and business development manager at this Edinburgh, Scotland-based craft-beer maker he helped launch in 2016.

Middleton and his team spent months locked away in a tiny kitchen experimenting with gluten-free, vegan beers until he cooked up a recipe to rival any glutenfull suds on tap.

BEST KNOWN FOR: Cracking the code for making gluten-free beer that tastes like actual beer. Bellfield Brewery is the U.K.’s first microbrewery to use traditional brewing methods with nontraditional ingredients to ferment India pale ales (IPAs) and pilsners for gluten-averse brewski fans. These beers also are certified by the Coeliac U.K. and the Vegan Society.

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: Middleton’s hometown recommendation is Staggs Bar in Musselburgh, Scotland. “The beer is why you’re here,” he says. “Unlike many modern craft bars, this one treats beer with reverence and celebrity. The star of the show is Oakham Ales Green Devil. At 6 percent, you can easily have too much of this pale and intensely hoppy beauty.” Middleton also recommends Bad Martha in Martha’s Vineyard, Warpigs in Copenhagen and Covenhoven in Brooklyn, N.Y. TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: Middleton says the world of craft beer can be a bit of a minefield; he recommends sticking to the style of beer you like. Still, you can experiment with sours and exotic combinations when you fancy a change and feel brave.

ONE FOR THE ROAD: This craft brewer is partial to craft whiskey too. “I love the development of all things produced in small batches by Scottish artisan producers—Scottish malt whiskey, gins with interesting botanicals—and I love a bit of Pinot Noir,” Middleton says.

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Stephan Berg The Bitter Truth, Munich BOOZY BACKSTORY: Disappointed with the available selection of what he calls the unsung ingredient of the dandy drink scene, this former Munich bartender handmade his own bitters for years. Then, in 2006, Stephan Berg cofounded The Bitter Truth. Today, his distillery is credited with revolutionizing the cocktail scene with uncommonly good bitter flavors.

WHAT HE IS KNOWN FOR: Being the godfather of the German bitters milieu (yes, such a milieu exists).

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: American Bar at The Savoy in London (shown above left), says Berg, has “a great team, great hospitality and more than 100 years of history.” Others include Dante in New York, Williams & Graham in Denver and Lobster Bar in Hong Kong.

TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: Make the most of your travels by checking out local mixology touches. “Trends still veer toward very classic-style drinks, but local ingredients play into the modern bar scene,” Berg says.

ONE FOR THE ROAD: Ex-bartender Berg seeks out the rock stars in his former profession. That’s why you’ll find him sipping highballs at one eponymous Munich tavern—“a melting pot of locals, artists and fashionistas all held together by Charles Schumann. It has warm hospitality, fantastic drinks and even better food.”

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Jared Brown Sipsmith Gin Distillery, London

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BOOZY BACKSTORY: Among firewater aficionados, Jared Brown is known as a respected cocktail historian, European bon viveur and master distiller at Sipsmith, London’s first gin micro-distillery in more than two centuries. But this man who— along with Sipsmith co-founders Sam Galsworthy and Fairfax Hall—is credited with igniting a full-blown British gin craze is actually a Yankee, originally from Upstate New York.

BEST KNOWN FOR: Reflecting the spirit of old England by making gin the oldfashioned way—in one shot (meaning the botanicals are steeped in the fermented sugar water or a neutral spirit like tea), in a copper pot and in small batches.

FAVORITE WATERING HOLES: Tops is El Floridita in Havana. Brown says he and his wife, fellow spirits expert Anistatia Miller, asked the El Floridita bartender to make them whatever he was in the mood to mix. He poured the couple their very first Jai Alai, a cocktail made of gin and sweet vermouth topped with soda and a lemon wedge. “It is a wonderful drink that actually predates the Negroni,” says Brown. He also enjoys bellying up to the bar at The Drifter, a Prohibition-era speakeasy with eccentric nightly entertainment and a tarot card-inspired cocktail menu tucked away in the basement of The Green Door Tavern in Chicago; the Paradiso, a modern-day speakeasy reached through a refrigerator door in a pastrami shop in Barcelona; and The Kingham Plough, a favorite hometown pub in The Cotswolds, England.

TIP FOR GETTING TOASTED: “When I go into a bar, the first thing I look for is the greeting,” Brown says. “It tells me how the service is going to be.”

ONE FOR THE ROAD: When Brown was a broke college student living in New York City, he’d walk 50 blocks to school to save his subway money for food and one luxury: a monthly martini at the Ty Bar in the Four Seasons Hotel (shown above left). “I would be treated with as much respect as the billionaires,” he recalls.

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the world is your oyster Open up and explore all the flavors these beautifully briny bivalves have to offer. By Daria Meoli

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ou’ve got to hand it to the oyster; it’s nothing if not diverse. The marvelous mollusk comes in more than 150 varieties, each with its own distinct taste and texture. For those looking to expand their oyster horizons or try these slippery little suckers for the first time this season, here are a few—forgive us—pearls of wisdom.

While these gems of the sea can be enjoyed year-round, oyster aficionados agree that the briny bivalves are at their peak flavor between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. From the Hog Island Sweetwater to the First Light, the clever names for oyster varieties seem to go on forever. This nomenclature reflects where the oysters live, the type of water they filter and the way they are handled. However, there are only five distinct species of oysters found in the U.S.: Pacific, Atlantic, Kumamoto, European flat and Olympic.

Geography matters too. Oysters raised on the West Coast, such as the Kusshi, Raspberry

Point, Goose Point and Royal Miyagi varieties, tend to be sweet, creamy, round and plump with deep edges. Their East Coast counterparts, including Wellfleets, Blue Points, Salt Ponds and Ram Islands, are usually brinier, chewier and narrower.

Avoid an oyster if the shell is cracked, has holes or is open and will not close to the touch.

Once the mollusk passes the shell test, the oyster meat should be plump and juicy and have a healthy sheen.

To really taste each variety’s nuances, eat oysters raw. Whether you are ordering them at an oyster bar or preparing them at home, they should be kept alive until the moment before they are consumed. If you buy a bag of freshly harvested oysters and some are dead, all is not lost. These oysters can be grilled, fried or enjoyed in a stew or chowder.

What to quaff with oysters? During the Civil War, Union General McClellan’s slowness caused Lincoln’s Secretary of War to

grumble that he was goofing off instead of pursuing Rebs. “This champagne and oysters on the Potomac must be stopped,” said Edwin Stanton—but even he couldn’t kill that classic pairing. Besides champagne, Vinho Verde or even Sauvignon Blanc are other good mollusk matches. But so are beers, such as India pale ales or fruity wheat beers—or porters, which offer a delicious break from the norm. A dry martini also pairs nicely.

Whether you choose to savor these salty treats with a splash of lemon, with a hint of hot sauce or smothered in mignonette, there is one rule for eating oysters: Do not swallow them in one gulp. Oysters should be chewed to enjoy all the tightly packed taste. In the center of the oyster is a disc of muscle with a sweetness similar to scallops, and the belly pops with salty liquid.

Chewing will mix these flavors together nicely.

One last tip: Eating oysters can feel awkward, but slurp with confidence and don’t waste a drop of the salty goodness.

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Originally a Japanese cultured oyster, this fruity and firm variety is now common in the Northwest. The Kumamotos are mild and sweet and have a melon-like flavor that makes them ideal for first-time oyster eaters.

Home: Washington

Belons, a type of European flat, were originally brought to Maine in the ’50s by scientists hoping to repopulate the region’s oyster beds. Today they are flourishing off the Atlantic coast. Maine Belons are harvested by divers and have a strong flavor with a metallic-tinny finish. These bivalves are not for the faint of heart.

Home: Maine

Grown off the West Coast of Australia, Coffin Bay King oysters grow for six years instead of the usual 18 months and have up to 10 times more meat than the average oyster.

While currently available only in Australia, Europe and Asia, this expensive delicacy (about $74 for one) can make for a sweet indulgence on overseas trips.

Home: Australia

Wellfleets are exposed to the open air on the beach as the tides recede. This forces them to hold their shells closed tightly until the tide returns, giving their meat a firm texture. It takes between two to three years to cultivate these wild, potent, briny oysters.

Home: Massachusetts

These Gulf Coast oysters are harvested right off the bulge of the Florida panhandle.

This area has been called one of the “oyster miracle places.” Apalachicola is the last place in the United States where wild oysters are still harvested by fishermen in small boats using tongs.

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Grown near Cape Cod, these hearty, meaty oysters are a bit rare but worth the hunt.

Biting into the meat offers a burst of flavor with a creamy, citrus, vanilla-like finish.

Home: Massachusetts

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