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Discover Dior, WhitbyHotel, Louis Vuitton, Stratajet, Glenlivet, Lamborghini

Influence Roberta Naas, Laurie Brookins, Bill Papariella, Peter Chater

Inspire The best Resort wear for 2017 inWest Palm Beach, Ladakh

Explore AbuDhabi, Hawaii, Reykjavík and the top 10 villas in the Caribbean

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Welcome The new year is a time whenmany of us take a hard look at our lives andmake promises to stop doing the bad stuff and start doing more good. It’s also a great time tomake plans. In this first issue of the year, we list our Top 100 hotels, providing you with plenty of inspiration. As the standard of hotels around the world continues to soar, making it onto any quality list is a challenge, but the Elite Traveler Top 100 list sets the highest standards and only the very best make it on. All 100 on this list therefore come with our seal of approval. Elsewhere in this issue, our team rounds up the best of the season’s Resort wear and reports from a drive through Spain to discover the inspiration behind one of the world’s first and finest supercars – the Lamborghini Miura. We also explore some of America’s best ski resorts. Meanwhile the intrepid Minty Clinch takes a fascinating journey to discover Ladakh, one of the most remote areas of the Himalayas, where legend has it the locals were so isolated that when they saw a plane for the first time they offered it food. We also get an insider’s guide to Abu Dhabi, meet legendary 1960s photographer Terry O’Neill, explore the delights of Hawaii and the Caribbean’s best villas.

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Behind the scenes at our cover shoot, on location at the Brazilian Court in Palm Beach

Editor-in-chief, Richard Cree, gets to fulfill a lifelong dream by taking a Lamborghini Miura for a spin in southern Spain

Luxury Editor Kristen Shirley tests out Stratajet’s service on a trip to Martha’s Vineyard

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The lobby of the Corinthia Hotel, London

On the cover Rose wears Salvatore Ferragamo silk dress, $4,900, available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques nationwide, +1 866 377 7242, ferragamo.com; Graff Diamonds Floral Rain earrings; Floral Rain bracelet, prices on request, available at Graff in Palm Beach, +1 561 355 9292, graffdiamonds.com; Chloé Gosselin Narcissus red suede sandal, $570, available online at plandevillenyc.com

Inspire: Top 100Hotels in theWorld Wherever you’re traveling around the globe, the embrace of a great hotel at the end of the journey is a luxury well worth indulging. Elite Traveler has created a list of the best places to shake off the jet lag. Page 63

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Discover 27 Object of desire The best spirits and heavenly cigars in a bespoke bar 28 Travel Make the most of a visit to London and skiing in North America 30 Watches Jewelry watches and Roger Dubuis' Excalibur Quatuor Cobalt MicroMelt 34 Motoring Check out what's 40 Women’s style Adore the Lady Dior Project 43 Jewelry Coral and turquoise. Hot colors – hot jewels 46 Technology An LED bed and wine-enhanching tech 48 Food &Drink Raise a glass of 50-year-old whisky 50 Design Objets Nomades furniture collection from Louis Vuitton 52 Aviation A Boeing 787 Dreamliner becomes a flying penthouse coming in 2017 37 Men’s style Stella McCartney does menswear

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Influence 56 Laurie Brookins On the significance of the Resort collections 57 Roberta Naas Keeping track of the latest world-time watches 58 Bill Papariella On the ups, downs and forward trends of the private jet market 59 Peter Chater New tech that makes shopping for art as easy as scrolling through dinner options

63 Top 100 Hotels in the World The best of luxurious hospitality on the planet 76 Fashion It's time to think about flying away with the best of Resort packed in your luggage 84 All downhill Take a flying trip around the Rocky Mountain resorts you love 90 Drive the dream Crossing Spain in a fleet of Lamborghinis to take a Miura for a spin 94 Himalayan high Explore the remote kingdom of Ladakh in comfort and style 100 The big interview

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Photographer Terry O'Neill talks about his amazing career

30 Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori and other gorgeous jewelry watches

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Explore 106 Total guide: Abu Dhabi Enjoy the welcome of the capital of the United Arab Emirates 114 Itinerary: Hawaii Say aloha to the islands that make up Hawaii. There really is something for everyone, no matter how long you stay

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123 Reykjavík Harpa, the concert hall on the city's waterfront

The ultimateManhattanapartment If you’ve always wanted to look down on passing helicopters, then take a look at this apartment situated in the tallest residential tower in New York City. At 1,396ft above the streets and a stone's throw fromCentral Park, there are marvelous views in every direction.

123 Through a lens: Reykjavík The Icelandic city is small enough to explore in a weekend, but you'll want to stay longer 128 Top 10 Caribbean Villas Every island has a different tale to tell, but all these villas scream sumptuous 136 Flight of Fancy: Zambia Beat the heat; take a luxurious lunch with the Zambezi River lapping around your ankles

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Stay at the InterContinental London Park Lane and summon the newest collections to your room – at the ring of a bell. Each of the hotel's halo suites connect directly to a team of expert stylists at Harvey Nichols. Under The Sea: dine underwater at M6M, Maldives Watch shoals of shimmering fish, sharks, turtles and stingrays swim past as you eat at this restaurant sunk nearly 20ft beneath the waves. The dining room is decorated in the colors of the surrounding lagoon.

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Colorado GABRIELLA LE BRETON Writer

PalmBeach SILJAMAGG Photographer

Zambia LIBBY PARA Illustrator

Ladakh MINTY CLINCH Writer

Rekjavik ØIVIND HAUG Photographer

Since she was first bitten by the ski bug aged just three, Gabriella has skied in over 130 resorts – from Europe and North America to Iceland and Japan. She is the author of The Ultimate Ski Book and The Stylish Life, Skiing and regularly contributes travel features to the Financial Times , The Telegraph , Condé Nast Travelle r UK , Tatler and Vanity Fair. p84

Originally from Iceland, Silja is now based in New York. Her work appears in a variety of publications including Harper's Bazaar , Marie Claire , GQ , Allure , Elle UK and The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. Silja cites the rawness and mystery of the awesome Icelandic landscape as a major inspiration for her photography. p76

Libby is a graphic designer and illustrator based in London. She graduated from the University of Creative Arts in London with a First Class degree in Illustration, and has been commissioned by a wide variety of magazines, books and companies. Libby really enjoys drawing "traditionally" using pencil as well as inks. p136

Minty is a London-based travel journalist – and, by her own admission, a global gypsy. She specializes in adventure in remote places – often on skis or horseback. She contributes to an extensive portfolio of newspapers and magazines, including the Financial Times , The Telegraph , The Sunday Times Travel Magazine and The National in Abu Dhabi. p94

Award-winning photographer Øivind lives and works in Oslo, Norway. Using a simple, natural, Scandinavian style, he shoots places, people and food. Working with a contrast of light, colors and objects, Øivind has shot for Norway's top advertising agencies as well as editorial clients including Condé Nast Traveller UK and The New York Times . p123

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Motoring Take a peek at the new luxury car models that will be rolling off the production lines in 2017. Maybe the Mercedes-AMGGTRoadster, pictured, will be just the present to yourself you’ve been looking for Page 34

Object of desire The Timothy Oulton Hudson bar – everything you need to party like the mad men. Travel Three of the best ski hotels in North America. Watches Exquisite jewelry with a hidden practical side, the Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori watch. Women’s style Striped and ready for action. Resort wear rocks sporty stripes. Jewelry In the pink with our pick of precious coral beads, bangles and rings. Design Get in the swing with Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades.

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Raising the bar Stocked with some of the world’s finest drinks and cigars, the Timothy Oulton Hudson bar even comes with an award-winning bartender, for the weekend. With a design inspired by speakeasies, it’s no surprise that the handmade bar is all about having people over and relaxing with a drink. Within this luxurious piece is a range of exquisite drinks including Louis Roederer Cristal Gold Flacon Jeroboam 2002, as well as Courvoisier L’Esprit de Josephine. Meanwhile British cigar merchant James J. Fox has curated a smoker’s paradise of cigars including Partagás Lusitanias Gran Reserva. And award-winning bartender Marian Beke comes for the weekend, crafting bespoke cocktails and giving one of his famed mixology masterclasses too. Cheers. From $148,600, info@veryfirstto.com

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Travel

Left The Peninsula Tokyo is just one of the hotels you will stay in

ARTISTIC CAPITAL

Bespoke travel company Remote Lands has teamed up with The Peninsula Hotels to create the ultimate adventure for art aficionados. Taking in Asia’s major contemporary art capitals – including Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Tokyo – the 15-day trip will give guests exclusive access to unique experiences and world-renowned artists. The program features intimate tours of acclaimed museums, galleries and private collections, panel discussions as well as meet-and-greets with celebrated artists – plus tours of each city. Highlights include a visit to YenakArt Village in Bangkok for lunch with some of the Thai capital’s leading contemporary art gallery owners; a tour of the studio of the award-winning Hong Kong-based Portuguese artist João Vasco Paiva; a morning in Beijing with one of China’s first graffiti and street artists, Zhang Dali; a viewing of the Mori Art Museum, led by its director, Fumio Nanjo; and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the private collection of art dealer and collector Pearl Lam in her Shanghai apartment. Evenings are spent in superlative comfort and luxury in a five-star Peninsula hotel. The group has long been a champion of the arts, collaborating with creatives during major global art fairs, such as Art Basel Hong Kong and Expo Chicago. From $26,888 per person, excluding flights. For booking enquiries, contact Catherine Heald, Remote Lands CEO and founder,

Above The Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Left Suicide by Chinese artist Zhang Dali

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Left The St. Regis Deer Valley mountain retreat offers slope-side sophistication

TABLE TO BOOK Margot is the new restaurant everyone is talking about, curated by Maitre d’ Paulo de Tarso. Another hotspot is Alan Yau's 1920s-inspired Park Chinois. The Duck de Chine is a must-try. margotrestaurant.com parkchinois.com BEST PLACE FOR A NIGHTCAP Cahoots is a favorite of mine – with its World War II, London Underground-inspired decor and cocktails that would satisfy the most demanding connoisseur. Also perfect at this time of year is the Shoreditch rooftop bar, Golden Bee. It has fire pits and a fantastic view. cahoots-london.com goldenbee.co.uk ROOM TO BOOK My favorite room would be in one of the Apsley Suites on the North East corner of the hotel – they have lovely views over Apsley House, the first Duke of Wellington’s London residence. From $2,121 per night. lanesborough.com Simon Thomas, head concierge at The Lanesborough, shares his knowledge of the UK capital Little Black Book: London

THE ST. REGIS DEER VALLEY, PARK CITY, UTAH, US Perched at 7,452 ft on Deer Crest, this award-winning lodge is so much more than your average alpine resort. For starters, there’s a ski beach and split-level infinity pool, as well a private gondola, spa and the legendary St. Regis butler service, which will ensure all your desires are met. The Luxury Suite is the room to book. Spanning 900 sq ft, it boasts magnificent views, a balcony and a kitchen. From $1,500 per night. Contact Edward Shapard, general manager, edward.shapard@stregis.com

FOUR SEASONS RESORT, WHISTLER, CANADA Rustic alpine charm meets contemporary luxury here. The complimentary hot chocolate served with a variety of toppings after a day on the slopes is a welcome treat, while the first-class spa with outdoor pools and hot tubs are just the ticket for tired limbs. We love the decadent two-bedroom Resort Residences, which look out onto the surrounding forest, valley or mountains and are equipped with a gourmet kitchen. From $3,600 per night. Contact Hana Lynn, concierge, hana.lynn@fourseasons.com

THE LITTLE NELL, ASPEN, COLORADO, US The only ski-in, ski-out hotel in Aspen, The Little Nell is steps away from Aspen Mountain. A concierge is on hand for all skiing needs, from picking up rentals to warming boots and providing sun protection. The chic rooms feature art inspired by the local area, fireplaces and kitchens with professional-grade Viking appliances. Check into the 2,000 sq ft Friedl Pfeifer Suite for spectacular views of the ski run. Price on request for vacation package. Contact Lucy Hunt at Scott Dunn, + 44 20 8682 5050

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For snow angels, eggnog and some serious après ski, pay a visit to one of these luxury lodges

Bite of the Big Apple Midtown Manhattan has been given the Kit Kemp treatment. In December, theWhitby Hotel, the second New York property in Kemp’s Firmdale portfolio, opened its doors onWest 56th Street and 5th Avenue. Each of the 86 bedrooms and suites has been individually designed and the bathrooms finished in marble or granite. But it’s the two-bedroomWhitby Suite that really impresses. Spanning the entire top floor, it boasts spacious terraces with spectacular views. The hotel also has a bar, drawing room, orangery, courtyard and a 130-seat cinema. TheWhitby Suite, from$10,000 per night. For reservations, contact Kathrin Apitz, hotel manager, kathrinapitz@firmdale.com firmdalehotels.com

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Watches

Left: Bulgari Serpenti Seduttori high jewelry watch, price on request, Anita Paredes, +1 800 285 4274, bulgari.com Below: Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso One High Jewelry watch, $259,000, Sheila Stover, +1 646 828 4328, jaeger-lecoultre.com

Today’s female collectors are much more discerning when purchasing timepieces. It’s not enough to shrink a man’s watch and cover it in diamonds, or to have a feminine pattern on the dial. Collectors are looking for complications, mechanical movements and, of course, pure artistry and impeccable execution. And if a watch has a quartz movement, it had better be so beautiful that the movement is the last thing on your mind. While Bulgari’s Serpenti watches have been one of brand’s most iconic pieces since the 1960s, it’s surprising to realize that there has never been a cuff-bracelet watch. The artisans at Bulgari recently presented a Jewelry Watches

Collectors are looking for complications, mechanical movements and, of course, pure artistry and impeccable execution

timepiece you didn’t even know you were missing, but now you have to have. The Serpenti Seduttori, or seductive serpent, mirrors the recent Serpenti jewelry collection by focusing on the head of the snake; it is topped with a cabochon stone, here a 16-carat sapphire, and mesmerizing ruby eyes. To read the time, peek inside the snake’s jaws to find a stunning diamond dial powered by a quartz movement. This high jewelry timepiece is made from 18K white gold and has 13.80 carats brilliant- and baguette-cut diamonds. Not all jewelry watches need to have secret or gem-set dials. Jaeger-LeCoultre has played with

the Reverso for over 85 years, and its most recent high jewelry piece is an homage to its enduring appeal, Art Deco aesthetics and the house’s expertise in both watchmaking and gem setting. Jaeger-LeCoultre is famous for its tiny mechanical movements in ladies watches, here using hand-wound Caliber 844 that measures only 3.45mm in height and offers a 38-hour power reserve. The master gem setters showcase their skill with 250 baguette-cut diamonds totaling 5.65 carats on the case. There are two dials, one mother-of-pearl with black Arabic numerals and the other black aventurine and diamonds with an iconic pattern tracing the hours.

Words: Kristen Shirley

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BRAND PROFILE MANUFACTURE ROYALE Watch companies are proud of their heritage and longevity. While Manufacture Royale’s modern era is quite new, its pedigree is special. The famous philosopher Voltaire founded Manufacture Royale in 1770, to create watches that reflected his values. It closed when he died, and reopened in 2010. Its modern mission is to honor haute horlogerie practices and values, and blend them with creativity and the latest advances in watchmaking. Each beautiful movement is designed and created in Vallorbe, Switzerland, imagining what Voltaire would make 1. Opera This unique timepiece combines both a minute repeater and a tourbillon in an unfolding case, which amplifies the sound of the repeater when expanded. The entire mechanism is visible, so you see all moving parts of the repeater. From $385,000 in 18K yellow gold 2. 1770Micromegas Revolution A sight to behold, it has two tourbillons that rotate at different speeds; one at six seconds and one at 60 seconds. The open-worked dial shows a rotor, hour subdial and a skeletonized minute disc. $178,200 in 18K rose gold 3. Androgyne Royale The latest addition to Androgyne collection keeps its steampunk-inspired case with flexible lugs for comfort. The skeletonized royal blue movement with flying tourbillon shows off the manufacture ’s impeccable finishings. $61,600 in stainless steel and wear if he were alive today. Scott Rosen, +1 917 740 7885, manufacture-royale.com

MATERIAL MATTERS Roger Dubuis’ SIHH reveals are eagerly anticipated in the watch community, with everyone wondering what tradition he is going to turn on its head. The Excalibur Quatuor Cobalt MicroMelt is not entirely new, but the updates are bold and exciting. The big news is the material used in the case, bezel, case back and crown, a cobalt chrome alloy used in aeronautics and this year making its horology debut. Through a patented MicroMelt process, alloys are melted and atomized into a powder using a high-pressure stream of gas, it then undergoes several additional procedures before Roger Dubuis processes the unique material. It is corrosion-resistant and very durable, and the process allows previously impossible combinations of materials. It uses the RD101 caliber with its namesake four balance wheels set in the corners at 45° angles, which counter the effects of gravity on the movement. The chrome, blue and red color scheme is sporty and unique. While the original Excalibur Quatuor was released four years ago, so few have been made that you are unlikely to run into anyone wearing one. Limited to eight pieces, $350,000, Roger Dubuis in New York, Marko Obrenovic, +1 212 651 3773, rogerdubuis.com

Motoring DISCOVER

THE ONES TOWATCH 2017

After last year’s successful launch of the all-new DB11, there is a whole raft of new Aston Martins scheduled for delivery in the coming years. It’s an ambitious program of expansion (dubbed the “second century plan”) that kicks off this fall with the Aston Martin V8 Vantage . At about the same time we may get sight of the new Audi A8 , which will carry a lot of clever new tech. Expect a car able to drive itself that also comes with a Siri-like personal digital assistant, able to tell you when you need to depart to arrive on time plus when and where to stop for fuel along the way. Lexus is in the middle of a complete overhaul and the next in the range to get that striking new look is the new Lexus LC . Due in the spring, it should cost about $150,000. There are also rumors of a convertible version of the Lexus RC, which might arrive at the tail end of the year. Also going open top is Ferrari’s ferociously quick hybrid LaFerrari. It gets the convertible treatment with the arrival of the Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta , but advance sales have been so strong that the entire line is already sold out. Elsewhere from Italy comes the Maserati Alfieri . After focusing on four-seat grand tourers, this marks a welcome return to something more graceful and sporty. The AMG wing of Mercedes will continue to thrill this year first with a new AMG GT Roadster and AMG GT C Roadster (the latter will boast a 4.0-liter twin turbo V8 generating 548bhp and will be capable of 0-60 in under four seconds) as well as an insane new sedan, the AMG E63 (which will come with a 612bhp V8). If you are in the market for a high-performance, luxury sedan then there is good news from BMW , which finally applies its M badge to the 7-series. The M760i will boast

From the top: Aston Martin V8 Vantage, Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster, Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

a whopping twin-turbocharged, 6.6-liter V-12 engine with 600bhp. If you prefer your sedan to deliver more luxury, try the Mercedes Maybach S650 – it is expected to be something akin to a five-star hotel on wheels. There is also talk of the new Range Rover Sport Coupé due later in the year (with more than a hint of the popular Evoque about its looks).

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We love…Organic picnics With its glorious organic food, courtesy of Daylesford Organic, this Linley Hamper by Mulliner is the ideal way to turn your new Bentley into the perfect picnic accessory. bentleymotors.com

First drive Audi S5

The same, but better was the message at the launch of the new Audi S5 Coupe. First impressions suggest the update has achieved the objective of being evolution more than revolution, bringing the S5 in line with other Audis (with the imposing single front grille), while keeping true to the spirit of the S5, with its distinctive shoulder line and aggressive stance. Since its launch in 2007, the S5 has been a massive seller for Audi all around the world. Playing well to Audi’s sporty heritage, it draws on a lineage dating back to the original Audi Quattro. But looks can deceive and this is more than a slight tweak. It is a completely new car, with new components from the chassis up. It manages to be longer and wider than the old model, but 132lb lighter, more aerodynamic and (yes, Audi still discusses these things) more fuel-efficient. Inside, there’s more “same but better.” Audi interiors have long been noted for quality – both in terms of materials and layout. There is no drop off here, although stepping into the S5 reinforces this as a new car. The on-board technology is impressive. There are, for example, 30 driver assistance systems on board. There is also the option for Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, which allows drivers to define the dashboard setup, allowing it to show the most relevant information in any situation. The S5 driven also boasts heads-up display and too many gadgets to play with in one drive. In truth, few owners fully use the technology available on their car. It is surely time for carmakers to stop adding functionality until drivers can catch up. Mind you, with cars almost able to drive themselves, it gives drivers something to do.

But before we give up driving entirely, there is plenty of fun to be had here. The S5 boasts a slick, 8-speed tiptronic gearbox and a meaty 350bhp, 3.0-liter V6 TSFI quattro engine. It offers a selection of driving modes; in dynamic mode it offers great agility on tight country roads (where it handles wonderfully and makes the right noises when you want it to); while in comfort mode it’s perfect for built-up traffic or long stretches of highway. In short, it’s more of the same, but better.

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BLUE SKY DAWNING NIO EP9

Anyone wondering how either the arrival of the all-electric Formula-E racing championship would affect the future of the car industry, or what impact an increasingly active Chinese automotive sector will have, gets two answers in one with the new all-electric Chinese supercar, the Nio EP9. Launched in London late last year, the Nio EP9 is a stunning addition to the super sports car market. And it comes from NextEV, the Chinese firm that has been a successful

part of the Formula-E setup since it launched in 2014. The firm’s Chinese name, Weilai, translates as Blue Sky Coming, and the Nio EP9 boasts the look and feel of a car of the future. But with six cars already produced, this has moved beyond a prototype but is not yet up to full production. The performance figures are impressive (but some vital EV numbers are missing, such as range or battery charge time) with its Nürburgring lap time

of a fraction over seven minutes and five seconds, the fastest ever for an electric car. It boasts a top speed of 195mph and goes from a standstill to over 120mph in seven seconds. The company claims the aerodynamics are so sophisticated it has twice the downforce of a F1 car, with drivers experiencing over 3Gs while driving. Expect your grin to look a little lopsided should you take a selfie while driving. nio.io/ep9 $2m

Words: Richard Cree

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Men’s style

PALE AND INTERESTING While bright yellow, shades of pink and printed pieces were some of Spring’s biggest trends, quiet colors are a sleeper trend seen on the streets, not just on the runway. At Ermenegildo Zegna, a suit so pale pink it almost seems white is a beautiful suit for spring and summer. Far from Miami Vice , but still interesting enough to turn heads, wear to a dressy dinner on vacation as well as to work. Jeffrey Rüdes’ 1970s-inspired collection has both flares and more traditional cuts. A white suit is a difficult look to pull off, but we think Rüdes hits the mark with this simple styling and fantastic fabric. A light blue zip-up leather jacket worn with even paler loose-fitting trousers from Canali is a great look for creative men. The separates work nicely for gentlemen who aren’t so adventurous in their wardrobe, and they have Canali’s perfect cuts and finishings.

1 Ermenegildo Zegna , jacket, $2,495; linen shirt, $345; trousers, $475; silk scarf, $105; sunglasses, $365; shoes, $695, available at selected Ermenegildo Zegna boutiques, zegna.us wool suit, $2,200, available at Jeffrey Rüdes in New York, contact Jim Arndt, +1 212 219 2800, jeffreyrudes.com reversible leather jacket, $4,240; silk and linen pants, $600; leather sneakers, $650, available at Canali in New York, +1 212 752 3131, canali.com 3 Canali, 2 Jeffrey Rüdes,

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MENSWEAR BY STELLA

Left: canvas Bobby jacket, $1,375; cotton Harry trousers with embroidery, $1,100; sandals, $380

With her quiet luxury, dedication to animal rights and sustainable fashion, effortless style and signature playfulness, Stella McCartney designs a collection for the man who stands next to the Stella McCartney woman. Focusing on classic pieces with a creative twist, the collection includes suiting with unusual proportions, tailoring, wide variety of knitwear, outerwear handmade in the UK, graphic tees and sporty accessories. Recycled nylon, organic cotton and regenerated cashmere are but a few of the sustainable elements in the collection. Available at Stella McCartney boutiques, stellamccartney.com

Far right: cotton Newman jacket with swallows, $1,575

Below: cotton Ron shirt, $660; cotton Dave trousers, $610; sneakers, $595

TAKE THREE/// STELLA McCARTNEY SNEAKERS These modern sneakers by StellaMcCartney are ready to add punch to a city outfit or to head off on vacation

Show a wild side with these fun slip-on Daydream Sneakers.

White alter nappa sneaker. Wear with crisp linen or shorts.

Thoroughly modern; black with contrasting embroidery.

$775, available at Stella McCartney in New York, +1 212 255 1556

$595, available at Stella McCartney in Los Angeles, +1 310 273 7051

$760, available at Stella McCartney in New York, +1 212 255 1556

Y O U C O U L D C O N T I N U E T O F L Y F I R S T C L A S S O R CREATE A C L A S S A L L Y O U R O W N .

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Abstract artist Ian Davenport based his handbag on his Colorfall paintings

The Lady Dior Project

GIUSEPPE FOR JENNIFER LOPEZ He’s known for his sexy shoes; she’s known for, well everything, including her killer sense of style. A collaboration between superstar Jennifer Lopez and designer Giuseppe Zanotti is exactly what the fashion world did not know they were waiting for. Zanotti says Lopez was “more than a muse, Jennifer was a great design partner.” The result: a capsule collection of six modern styles, with less glitz than you would expect from a performer. While the high-heeled gladiator sandals would be right at home on stage or walking the red carpet, there are several wearable sandals, and even a flat sandal plus wedge sneaker. Giuseppe for Jennifer Lopez sandal, $795, available online at giuseppezanottidesign. com

Building on the success of its collaboration with artist Marc Quinn last summer, Dior expands the Lady Dior Project by giving six artists total carte blanche to bring their art to the Lady Dior bag and accessories. The bag’s iconic shape and signature charms lend itself well to this type of collaboration; it’s instantly recognizable as Dior, but it serves as a blank canvas for the artists to explore different ways of interpreting their art. Each artist’s bag is wildly different and true to their art. Meeting a wide range of artist’s demands pushed Dior’s artisans to use innovative techniques. Mat Collishaw’s pieces are high-definition prints of butterflies on glazed leather. For Jason Martin, the house used a special technique to create curves up to ¾ inch on the leather to recreate his unique paintings that play with texture.

In his work, English abstract painter Ian Davenport takes syringes of paint and applies them vertically on aluminum or stainless steel panels, letting gravity spread and mix the paint at the bottom of the work. Below, Ian reproduced a sequence from his series of paintings Colorfall on the silver leather. The stripes of colors “melt” together at the bottom of the bag. The inside of the bag is a print Ian designed after his studio’s paint-splattered floor. Other artists who contributed to the Lady Dior Project include Matthew Porter, Chris Martin and Daniel Gordon. These bags will be revealed around the world – from Miami to London to Dubai. Available at Dior Lady Art Pop-Up Boutique until February 28, 201 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California, US. dior.com

TAKE THREE/// LADY DIOR Perhaps a bit more “unlady-like” than traditional Dior, these abstract works are attention-grabbing and works of art in their own right.

IAN DAVENPORT $5,700 Colorfall

MATTHEW PORTER $5,700 Black and white motif

CHRIS MARTIN $5,700 Paleocene Sunset

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Van Cleef & Arpels Heritage bracelet in 18K yellow gold with 113.4 carats coral and 4.25 carats diamonds. $42,900, Van Cleef & Arpels in New York, +1 877 826 2533, vancleefarpels.com

Jewelry

Sutra Angel Skin ring in 18K rose gold with 12 carats pink coral and 1.50 carats diamonds. $7,000, Neiman Marcus in Dallas, Sarah Faherty, +1 214 891 1250, sutrajewels.com

CAPTIVATING CORAL

Vhernier Cardinale Chain necklace in 18K rose gold with coral. $43,400, Vhernier in New York, Daniel Morales, +1 646 343 9551, vhernier.it

Coral jewelry is increasingly precious due to overfishing and the effects of climate change. Its sourcing and trade is highly regulated, and rightly so. From soft pinks to the highly sought-after deep reds, our pick of coral pieces from prestigious jewelry houses allows you to wear the stunning pieces without a weight on your conscience. To own a piece of jewelry history, look no further than Van Cleef & Arpels Heritage bracelet. Originally created in 1972, the house reacquired the coral bracelet and is once again available; it features 75 coral beads and 82 diamonds. Cartier’s Étourdissant bracelet captures the spirit of the Côte d’Azur, with waves of coral and diamonds set in rose gold. From its iconic high jewelry collection Diva’s Dream, Bulgari’s fan-shaped coral earrings are inspired by ancient Roman mosaics. While Vhernier might be

best known for its architectural swirls, we love the Cardinale collection with square stones; the chain necklace has seven pieces of coral set in rose gold. Meanwhile Sutra’s ring features soft-pink cabochon- and marquise-cut coral surrounded by diamonds.

Cartier Étourdissant bracelet in 18K rose gold with 16.20 carats coral and 12.45 carats diamonds. Price on request, by appointment only, +1 800 227 8437, cartier.com

Bulgari Diva’s Dream High Jewelry earrings in 18K white gold with 21.01 carats coral and 4.70 carats diamonds. Price on request, Anita Paredes, +1 800 285 4274, bulgari.com

Miami Design District

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Lucifer Vir Honestus Trofeo earrings in 18K rose gold with 91 carats turquoise and 0.20 carats diamonds. From $12,000, available at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove in Miami, +1 786 577 0858, lucifer-vir-honestus.com

Pomellato Capri ring in 18K rose gold with 14 carats turquoise and 1.7 carats diamonds. $20,800, available at Pomellato in New York, +1 800 254 6020, pomellato.com

John Hardy Bamboo bead necklace in sterling silver with 7mm turquoise beads. $8,900, available online at johnhardy.com

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urquoise Ancient Egyptians, Chinese, Persians, Aztecs and Native Americans all wore turquoise, making it one of the world’s oldest forms of jewelry. Today’s designers create beautiful pieces that aren’t at all folksy, but rather elegant artistic expressions. Turquoise can have a matrix, or veins, which are markings left by the host rock. While stones without a matrix have higher values, the matrix itself can be very beautiful and add visual interest to the stones. David Webb’s ring has a carved turquoise ball with a beautiful black matrix, set off with green enamel and white diamonds. From his Bamboo collection, this necklace by John Hardy has natural Arizona turquoise beads mixed with carved sterling silver beads. John Hardy will plant 49 bamboo seedlings for each necklace purchased as part of its sustainable luxury program. The Capri collection from Pomellato evokes the famous blue waters that surround the island; the round stones even look like bubbles. Designer Luna Scamuzzi creates bold, organically-shaped jewelry for her label Lucifer Vir Honestus. Each piece is handmade using a 15th century wax-molding technique. The Trofeo earrings have large pear-shaped turquoise and her signature nature-inspired gold posts. At De Grisogono, designer Fawaz Gruosi used turquoise in his Melody of Colors collection. These earrings feature 48 cabochon-cut turquoise, 18 marquise-cut aquamarines and 232 blue sapphires.

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LightStim LED Bed said to promote total body wellness

Technology

Light Years ahead Light Emitting Diode (LED) are used in many things from televisions to car headights. Less well known are its health properties, and it is these that the LightStim LED Bed draws on. It claims to offer a “soothing, natural and non-invasive treatment that promotes total body wellness and peak physiological function.” More specifically, the LED Bed is said to be good for fixing wrinkles, acne and building collagen. But there is a medical angle here as well – indeed it’s technology tested by NASA to heal wounds. LED light treatment is said to use four different light wavelengths to boost the body’s production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), that carries energy within cells to where it is needed. It boosts nitric oxide, protects against cardiovascular disease, improves post-exercise recovery, improves circulation and releases endorphins. And despite looking like a tanning bed, it protects the skin from UV damage. The bed is available to buy and treatments are available at selected spas and wellness retreats. lightstim.com $65,000

CASE IN POINT

PLUM JOB Let the latest technology enhance your enjoyment of a glass of wine, and it makes those special bottles last longer It also reads and

Quality leather goods maker Mujjo is celebrating its fifth birthday with a collaboration with designer, and co-founder of Shibui.ch, Athanasios Babalis. The result – a gorgeous wooden case for the MacBook. Handmade in American walnut veneer, it is lined in Mujjo’s signature leather (padded with foam). This is a case for your MacBook that’s better designed than the laptop. Compatible with all 12in and 13in MacBooks, it is limited to just 50 pieces. mujjo.com $350

If you’re an oenophile, fond of imbibing a bottle or two at home, the chances are you have cupboards bursting with gadgets, all claiming to make the wine taste better or last longer when you occasionally open a bottle and don’t finish it. Few of those gadgets work and most just end up gathering dust. Now, you can clear out the

cupboards and replace all the wine gadgets with Plum. This delightful piece of home entertainment hardware takes any standard size wine bottle (forget the

recognizes the bottle’s label, storing the wine at the perfect temperature and dispensing perfectly drinkable glasses for up to 90 days. If all that isn’t enough, it is beautifully designed, with a seven-inch screen that displays information about the wine. plum.wine $1,500

magnums for now) regardless of closure (cork, screwcap or synthetic).

It pierces the foil and closure and pressurizes the bottle with argon gas.

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We love… Sveid corkscrew The Sveid corkscrew features an 18K gold lever (or platinum if you prefer), gold hinges and is engraved with the name of the purchaser. Comes in a presentation box in a choice of woods. Made to order only. From $54,000, sveid.com

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SLÀINTE! Raise a glass with the latest whisky fromMaster Distillers, The Glenlivet. Laid down in 1966, the 50-year-old single malt whisky has been crafted by generations, matured over decades and hidden within the walls of the Glenlivet distillery. The second release from The Glenlivet Winchester Collection is housed within a mouth-blown glass bottle with elegant lines that evoke flowing water (Glenlivet translates as valley of the smooth flowing one). The bottle is topped with a gold stopper set with a Cairngorm smoky quartz stone, picking up the rich dark hue of the whisky. The bottle of whisky is presented in a cherry wood cabinet – the whole package represents generations of craftsmanship. The only problem is that just 100 70cl bottles of this precious nectar are available. $25,000, available from harrods.com

THE CRESTA BAR AT THE GORING

If you yearn for a little piece of Switzerland, then head to Belgravia. The Goring Hotel in London has created an après-themed bar inspired by The Cresta Run, St Moritz’s infamous 7.5-mile-long toboggan run. Decorated with photos from The Cresta Run’s history, a special cocktail menu and

Swiss-inspired canapés by Michelin-starred executive chef Shay Cooper – tuck into tartiflette, rösti potatoes and mustard macaroons with Emmental cheese and cured ham. You can even take a selfie of your Cresta experience…on The Goring’s veranda. +44 207 396 9000, thegoring.com

Words: Susie Moir. Photos: Sveid.com