Elite Traveler March-April 2016

Discover Bugatti Chiron, Marfa road trip, Cannes Château, The Arts Club

Influence Roberta Naas, Laurie Brookins, Frank Marrenbach, Essi Avellan

Inspire Top outdoor adventures, African archeology, Galápagos in style

Explore Rio de Janeiro, Thailand, Sydney, Marrakech

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Welcome The Elite Traveler team is split. Some of us value comfort and luxury above all else when traveling, others prefer new and exciting adventures. The good news is that it is now easy to enjoy both at the same time. In this issue we explore African deserts, mountain retreats and remote tropical islands. And in very few cases will visitors have to experience anything other than total comfort. For years a visit to the Galápagos Islands has required travelers to go back to basics at best, but as Lauren Holmes discovered (page 86), this is no longer the case. This trend for luxury wilderness retreats stretches from one end of the Americas to the other (see our Top 10 American adventures on page 60). And it’s the same in Africa, where a fascinating visit to the huge archeological site at Lake Turkana in Kenya – home to many of modern man’s earliest ancestors – is surprisingly well accommodated. In the next issue, the focus will be on food, as we reveal the Elite Traveler Top 100 Restaurants 2016. This list has become a benchmark for restaurateurs and chefs around the world, because it is voted for by customers rather than critics. For the results and the latest on the list, go to elitetraveler.com

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Straight from the cover shoot in Scottsdale, Luxury Editor Kristen Shirley flies over Cape Cod on her way to Europe.

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Inspire: GrandAmericanAdventures Need to escape reality? Look no further than our guide to the most remote adventure retreats – from inns in the wilds of Newfoundland to ranches inWyoming and lodges in the shadows of the Andes Page 60

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Gabbana dress , Gianvito Rossi Pina lace-up ballet flats , Bulgari 18K Monete necklace , Cartier 18K Tank Anglaise watch. Turn to page 70 for the full story.

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Discover 23 Object of desire The chicest bejeweled smartphone in the world 24 Travel Charter the largest yacht in the Galápagos Islands 27 Watches Jaeger-LeCoultre's 85th anniversary Reverso 30 Men’s style Spring florals and the ultimate cigar chest 33 Women’s style The cold shoulder trend and how to wear it 36 Jewelry The trend for strong, architectural lines 40 Property An iconic Cannes château fit for a king 42 Motoring Hyperventilate over the hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show 45 Technology Two super smartphones to rival Apple's iPhone 46 Design An unusual art-themed road trip to Marfa, Texas 48 Food & drink

Inspire

Influence 52 Laurie Brookins Our fashion columnist on incorporating past, present and future into fashion, plus how designers are building wearable technology Our watch columnist on the industry's pioneers and what, if anything, there is left to invent 54 Essi Avellan Finland's first Master of Wine on the myths of champagne and the best ways to enjoy a glass 55 Charles Metcalfe Our experienced wine writer uncorks and savors the 2013 rare and delicious Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 57 Frank Marrenbach Luxury hotelier and CEO of the Oetker Collection on the definition of luxury into their designs 53 RobertaNaas

60 The 10 grandest American adventures From Newfoundland to Patagonia, we round up 10 of the best escapes for a true adventure 70 Cover story: Desert flower The very best of the spring collections, shot in Scottsdale, Arizona 79 Reap the whirlwind Roberta Naas examines the watch world's fascination with the tourbillon 86 Going wild in the Galápagos Islands Wildlife, luxury ecolodges and snorkeling in one of the world's most biodiverse natural habitats 90 The cradle of life Face to face with the birth of human evolution and archeological relics in Lake Turkana, Kenya 96 Port of call There's more to discover in the Douro Valley than the delights of Portugal's most famous wine 10O Elite interview: Gary Friedman The renowned business executive on taking on Restoration Hardware

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Hotly anticipated London restaurant openings

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Explore 106 Total guide: Rio de Janeiro Where to stay, eat and play; the ultimate guide to the Brazilian city 114 Itinerary: Thailand Asia's best restaurants, a guided tour to the hills of the Golden Triangle, luxury seaside getaways and more 122 Life through a lens: Sydney A photographic guide to Australia's harbor city

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Elite Top 100Restaurants 2016 We publish our detailed analysis of your top restaurants for the year. This is the only list voted for not by critics, but by Elite Traveler readers, who nominated a favorite restaurant, the best young kitchen talent and established chefs. The results are available online.

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126 Top suites of Marrakech From the Grand Riad of Royal Mansour to the secluded Villa Azzaytouna at Ezzahra estate 136 Flight of Fancy: Mongolia Eagle handling on

Shop the lifestyle online You can now shop our favorite picks from the Elite Traveler Boutique. Whether you’re after luxury watches or handbags from iconic fashion houses, our boutique is sure to have something that will catch your eye. elitetraveler.com/boutique Easter getaways If you’re planning to whisk the family away this spring, or to simply enjoy a trip with friends, our online guide to Easter getaways has everything you need to make this travel season extra special.

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The Americas ALIX O'NEILL Travel journalist

France ESSI AVELLAN Champagne expert

Mongolia TINA BERNING Illustrator

Arizona, US RACHAEL WANG Stylist

Kenya MARTIN FLETCHER Travel journalist

Alix has written features for many UK publications, including The Times, ES Magazine, Red and Marie Claire . For this issue, Alix heads to the Americas on a grand adventure to find retreats in the wilderness. From archery to ice fishing, horse riding to mountain biking, it's the chance to escape reality while still enjoying the luxuries. p60

Essi is Finland’s first Master of Wine, winner of the Lily Bollinger Medal for best taster and a judge at The Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships. She revised the third edition of Tom Stevenson’s Christie’s World Encyclopedia of Champagne & Sparkling Wine . This issue, Essi bursts a few myths about the best ways to enjoy Champagne. p54

Tina is a Berlin-based artist and illustrator. After working as a graphic designer, Tina focused on drawing. Her illustrations have featured in many publications including The New York Times, Vogue and Architectural Design. Her work as a fine artist is regularly shown in solo exhibitions in the US, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands. p136

Rachael is a New York-based fashion stylist and creative director, currently the fashion director of Allure magazine. Previously she served as the fashion market director at Style.com , Style.com Print and Nylon. This issue sees Rachael head to Scottsdale, Arizona, US, to showcase her favorite looks from the spring collections. p70

British journalist and author Martin specializes in foreign affairs and travel. Former foreign editor and associate editor of The Times , he has reported from Syria, Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Libya, Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. This issue, Martin visits the rich archeological site at Lake Turkana in Kenya to see first-hand evidence of human evolution. p90

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Travel Where do you go if you want a private island with five guesthouses, an outdoor cinema and 700 acres to roam about in? Musha Cay Resort, of course. Page 24

Object of desire Savelli Genève’s bejeweled smartphone. Men’s style Spring florals and elegant duffel bags. Women’s style The cold shoulder trend. Property The palatial Château de la Croix des Gardes in the South of France. Motoring Bugatti’s hotly anticipated Chiron. Technology Seriously smart phones. Design From Los Angeles to Marfa, Texas – an art tour that is like no other. Food & drink London’s hottest new restaurants.

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Object of desire

Savelli Genève smartphone We are aware that our headline – the fact we are calling this extraordinary feat of design a simple “smartphone” – is an understatement. The headline should, in fact, be: “Uber-bling smartphone”. Or, more frankly: “An insane composition of 18K white gold, 900 diamonds and 75 baguette-cut emeralds, made in Switzerland that just happen to come together to form a smartphone”. The kicker is the unscratchable screen made of sapphire. Designed by Savelli Genève in collaboration with Gemfields, the phone combines technology, elegance and downright decadence. Just don’t drop it/leave it on the jet/feed it to the fish/or do whatever terrible thing you did to wreck your last smartphone. Emerald Insane, $149,705, selfridges.com

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GALÁPAGOS BOUND Follow in Darwin's footsteps and explore the Galápagos Islands in style aboard a new private charter service. M/Y PASSION measures in at 159ft – the largest charter yacht in the Galápagos – and has four beautiful teak wood decks from which to take in the unique volcanic landscape and wildlife. The yacht comes with a secluded sun deck, panoramic sky lounge with a well stocked bar and Jacuzzi, plus it sleeps 12. There's an on-board chef, a crew member for every guest and an expert naturalist guide are also provided. Weekly rental from $95,000. miravivatravel.com For more on sailing around the Galápagos Islands, turn to page 86.

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LITTLE BLACK BOOK: Washington, DC

Elite pick Private members’ clubs are 10-a-penny these days, particularly in London. But we’re still a sucker for the grand old ones, which is why we were excited to learn that The Arts Club, the Georgian townhouse in the heart of Mayfair established in 1863 by Charles Dickens, has had an elegant makeover. Sixteen new suites fit for a king have been added (did we mention that HRH Prince Phillip is the patron of the club?) Our check-in of choice is the glorious 1,162 sq ft Penthouse Suite, with a private roof terrace, dining for up to 12 and a 24-hour butler. Rich wood surfaces and fresh, pastel tones combine for a strikingly modern look. We also love the Art Deco bathroom, with polishedmarble surfaces and antique bronze doors. From $5,995 per night theartsclub.co.uk

Lynn Jason, concierge at the Mandarin Oriental, Washington, DC, opens her little black book and shares her top three venues in the city

The Penthouse Suite's living room (above) and bathroom (left) at The Arts Club

Best nightcap: A Salt Air Margarita at barmini by José Andrés, in the Penn Quarter. This so-called cocktail lab has great décor, creative drinks and snacks, plus it's very exclusive. minibarbyjoseandres.com

Best restaurant: The Riggsby on New Hampshire Avenue. It has a creative take on old favorites (try the Fresh Spaghetti). The retro atmosphere makes you feel like you’re walking onto the set of Mad Men. theriggsby.com

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Cottage – most people don’t know the Lincolns had a summer place here. It’s only 20 minutes by car, but you’ll travel 150 years back in time. Great for weekends out of town. lincolncottage.org

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MUSHA CAY RESORT The Bahamas

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PETIT ST VINCENT The Grenadines

Five guesthouses are spread over 700 acres in this tropical haven, each with its own private beach, so even when holidaying with friends you can escape and make like Robinson Crusoe. The outdoor cinema with a two story screen is a highlight. Sleeps 24 guests. From $39,000 per night

Sir Richard Branson’s home has all you’d expect from a paradise getaway – roaming flamingos to a floating sushi bar. Choose from two floodlit tennis courts, two freshwater infinity pools and watersports. Up to 34 can stay, serviced by a team of 100 staff. $78,000 per night for exclusive use virginlimitededition.com/ necker-island

The oenophile’s choice, Petit St Vincent has an impressive cellar – choose frommore than 4,500 fine wines and champagne. The eco-friendly island is also home to a state-of-the-art dive center and two open-air yoga pavilions. Up to 56 guests can be hosted here. From $27,200 per night for exclusive use petitstvincent.com

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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Atelier Reverso Classic Duetto, Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, $270,000

Watches WATCH EVOLUTION Making any changes to a timepiece as iconic as Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso, which debuted in 1931, is always a slightly dangerous proposition. How do you change something so beloved by collectors and watch connoisseurs while keeping them on your side?

The meticulous craftsmanship that goes into the design and making of the Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon

And it wouldn’t be an anniversary (or the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève watch show), without a Grande Complication. This year’s highlight is the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon, part of the Hybris Mechanica line. Made in platinum and limited to 75 pieces, the Gyrotourbillon is smaller thanks to a new in-house movement. The front face is hypnotic as the biaxial flying tourbillon rotates and the back dial’s openworked movement shows off the craftsmanship

For its 85th anniversary, Jaeger- LeCoultre decided to preserve key aspects of the Reverso, including the all-important Golden Ratio proportions, Dauphine watch hands and dual faces, while acknowledging the demands of clients. Several Classic models are now automatic, reflecting the aversion of some to watch winding, but Jaeger-LeCoultre lets creativity run wild in the Atelier Reverso. Clients can personalize every part of the back dial: strap, color, hour markers and gems. There’s even a special design by Christian Louboutin.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duetto Moon in 18K pink gold with diamonds and alligator strap, $23,800

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Piaget’s first complication for ladies . The in-house movement is visible through the sapphire back

BRAND PROFILE LAURENT FERRIER

After a successful 37-year career at Patek Philippe, Laurent Ferrier retired, but thankfully for the watch world, not for long. In 2010, he presented his first eponymous watch and the industry immediately recognized Ferrier with the prestigious Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève in his first year. Every component is designed in-house, each watch is assembled from start to finish by one watchmaker. It is not surprising that only 120 watches are made each year. laurentferrier.ch

1 Galet Traveller Globe Night Blue

This exceptional dial uses the traditional champlevé technique to carve out the oceans from the 18K white gold dial, before hand painting with enamel and finishing with dots of gold leaf to depict the earth’s lights as they appear when seen from space. $87,000 The original Galet Classic won the Grand Prix in 2010, and for 2016, Ferrier updates with a new cushion-cut case. The dial is white Grand Feu enamel with hand-painted Roman numerals and its clear back shows off the hand-finished movement and tourbillon. $208,000 3 Galet Secret At first glance, the dial appears to be a black fan. Only between certain times, or by pressing a button on the crown, is the hidden second dial revealed. Experts can paint a custom scene or set diamonds behind the fan. From $320,000 2 Galet Classic Square Tourbillon Double Balance Spring

Mechanical and complicated women’s watches were a focus for many brands at January’s Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie Genève. Roger Dubuis declared 2016 to be the “Year of the Diva”, Piaget introduced its first ladies’ complication, Cartier showed jeweled panther novelties and Van Cleef & Arpels released beautiful Poetic Complications. Of course there were diamonds, but the watchmakers here were talking more about the movements than the sparkle. Roger Dubuis unveiled 10 different mechanical Velvet watches, each attaining the prestigious Poinçon de Genève. Mother of pearl, Grand Feu enamel, even a carbon dial set with Paraíba tourmalines were shown, along with a bi-retrograde jumping date watch, limited to eight pieces. A collaboration with Parisian shoemaker Massaro produced a distinctive leather strap on a limited offering of 88 pieces. Piaget introduced the Limelight StellaMoon Phase, powered by a 135-tooth wheel that will keep the complication accurate for 122 years. Available with or without diamonds, Piaget gives women who care about watches a perfect piece for daytime. rogerdubuis.com; piaget.com AWoman’s Worth

Top Piaget Limelight Stella Blue, $29,700 Bottom Roger Dubuis Velvet by Massaro, $48,500

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Men’s style

In full bloom To quote The Devil Wears Prada : “Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking.” In womenswear, perhaps not, but it is for menswear . While designers such as Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana went all out showing full floral suits, others limited the florals to one item. Marc Jacobs’ menswear designer Karl Aberg included chinoiserie flowers on a kimono-style evening jacket. At Dior Homme, creative director Kris Van Assche showed camouflage and floral prints. Sleeveless bombers styled to look like varsity jackets closed the show. Roses also appeared at Hermès, where menswear creative director Véronique Nichanian showcased basics in the most luxurious fabrics, such as a water snake hooded sweatshirt and a printed goatskin tee. The Hermès blazer pictured is even reversible to white flowers on a navy background.

3 Hermès reversible jacquard blazer, $2,950

2 Dior Homme sleeveless bomber, $1,600, shirt with “Set of Emotions” embroidered flower patches, $1,860

1 Marc Jacobs pants, $870

Words: Kristen Shirley. Photo: © Patrice Stable

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TAKE THREE/// HOLDALLS

1 BALENCIAGA It doesn’t get more elegant than Balenciaga’s black calfskin Philos bridle duffle bag. The smooth leather is perfectly suited for a weekend getaway by helicopter. Inside it has interior pockets and a detachable shoulder strap. $2,100, balenciaga.com

2 VALEXTRA Known for its well crafted, sophisticated leather goods, no travel wardrobe is complete without a piece from Valextra. Every piece can be custom ordered in a wide range of colors. The versatile Cabina bag in blue adds a pop of color. $4,120, mrporter.com

Chest for the best Swiss brand Imperiali Genève has unveiled a work of art and elegance that combines a cigar chest (complete with gold-leaf wrapped cigars) with a laser cigar cutter, lighter and a tourbillon. The Emperador Cigar Chest sells for just over $1m, and is created in a limited edition of just 12 pieces annually. It holds 24 Grand Cru cigars in individual glass tubes and houses the lighter, cutter and high tech ashtray. More than 18,000 hours of work over the course of two years were required to bring the chest, and its crowning glory, the tourbillon, to fruition. The tourbillon watch, made of 323 parts and featuring a black lacquered Clous de Paris guilloché dial, sits within the top of the chest. It is a one-minute flying tourbillon, with 80 hours of power reserve. Created entirely by hand by Fabrice Thüler of Swiss Finest SA, the caliber is equipped with its own winding system that keeps the watch constantly wound. The idea of the Emperador Cigar Chest was conceived almost three years ago by friends David Pasciuto and Stéphane Nazzal when they were discussing with a cigar lover the concept of creating the ultimate cigar. Somehow the concept escalated to the ultimate cigar and cigar chest. imperiali-geneve.com

3 SMYTHSON A classic range available since 1927, the Burlington collection is made in soft deerskin. The holdall in dove grey with contrasting red lining is a particularly refined choice, ready to be paired with an array of matching accessories. $2,195, smythson.com

Close up on the tourbillon, the chest’s crowning glory

Words: Kristen Shirley and Roberta Naas

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Women’s style

ACCESSORIZE WITH Fernando Jorge , Stream earrings

Fernando Jorge’s Stream earrings have a 3.25-inch drop and sensual curves. The 18K yellow gold is set with milky quartz and 2.2 carats of white diamonds. We also love the rose gold version

The cold shoulder

with 7.15 carats of brown diamonds. $22,880, exclusively at barneys.com

We may just be breaking into spring, but one of the key trends for this season requires a certain amount of skin to be on show. It’s time to take things off the shoulder.

The editors and buyers in off-the-shoulder tops, flocking to the first shows of the season, revealed the most visible trend. Young Brazilian designer Barbara Casasola shows that just a sliver of skin can be more sensual than a barely-there dress. Unexpected cutouts and sheer fabrics walked the runway at her London show. The long sleeved, bodycon off-the-shoulder dress (right) is our date night choice. Who knew collarbones, décolletage and ankles could be über sexy. Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci presented a moving show and tribute in the shadow of One World Trade Center. Tisci showed a completely black and white collection that featured many of his signature designs. Lace is always quite a prominent theme for Tisci, including the dress below, styled with visible bra straps. barbaracasasola.com givenchy.com

Barbara Casasola dress, $2,385

Nouvel Heritage states its values in its name: new heritage. It brings the tradition of French jewelry and craftsmanship to the 21st century with modern, personal designs. The Torque necklace is our favorite and comes in endless variations with chains and tassels, which can also be worn as a bracelet or earrings $17,250, nouvelheritage.com YOUR STATEMENT PIECE Nouvel Heritage , Torque Necklace

Bra, $1,180

La Prairie’s newCellular Radiance Perfecting Fluide Pure Gold gives your skin that magical sunset glow thanks to plenty of gold technology: pure gold powder, golden photo-reflective pigments and golden wrapped peptides. Layer on top of your moisturizer and apply to face, décolletage and shoulders. $525, laprairie.com GLOWWITH La Prairie , Cellular Radiance Perfecting Fluide Pure Gold

Givenchy dress, $10,990

Nouvel Heritage 18K tassel with 0.40 carat diamond

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Dior silk organza dress

The perfect pair

Match your sunglasses to your jewelry? When both are Boucheron, there’s no reason not to. The spring sunglasses collection comprises three styles inspired by the Quatre jewelry collection. True to its name, the Quatre ring has four types of gold (yellow, white, pink and brown) and four different Boucheron motifs (Double Gadroon, Diamonds, Clou de Paris and Grosgrain). The oversized square sunglasses are gold plated and feature the classic Quatre ring motifs on the side and on the end tips, set with sparkling crystals. As sunglasses are so easily misplaced, we think it’s smart to keep the diamonds in the jewelry. boucheron.com

BELLE DE JOUR

Lingerie dressing can be tricky to pull off, but at Céline, Phoebe Philo presented a series of perfectly grown-up lace-trimmed slip dresses. Whether worn under a nipped waist jacket or alone, we recommend following Philo’s styling and wearing a flat boot to toughen up the look. Inspired by Peter Weir’s film Picnic at Hanging Rock , transformed Victorian garments were paraded at Raf Simon’s final show as creative director of Christian Dior’s women’s collections. Here a sheer silk organza dress is worn with exquisite lingerie. celine.com dior.com

Sunglasses $1,035

Large ring $8,600

Céline lace-trimmed slip dress

SPRINGTIME CHINOISERIE Designer Alessandro Michele continues to shake up Gucci, this season introducing a new print on the house’s iconic GG Supreme canvas. Inspired by 18th century tapestries depicting Chinese landscapes, the Gucci Tian pattern includes flowers, insects and birds. Here it is made into the perfect shoulder bag to swing through spring. $1,650, gucci.com

Earrings $6,800

Words: Kristen Shirley

SPECIAL PROMOTION

Agincourt Rings Internationally renowned, these signature Elizabeth Gage rings are bold, creative and unique

Bespoke, award-winning and handmade in England, Elizabeth Gage is a jewelry brand with a unique heritage that is as rich and as stunning as each exquisite piece. Meticulous technique and craftsmanship is at the heart of the brand, creating extraordinary pieces that each tell their own story. Elizabeth Gage The Agincourt Ring

TIMELESS “One of the wonderful things about rings is that the wearer gains great joy from looking down on a beautiful stone. I also believe they should be just as interesting and detailed on the back as they are at the front, although sometimes, of course, no embellishment is needed as the back is intrinsically a beautiful shape.” So says Elizabeth Gage, creator of the

internationally renowned Agincourt Ring. Winner of the De Beers award for excellence in jewelry design, meticulous detailing and exceptional craftsmanship, the Agincourt Ring display these special qualities. UNIQUE Challenging traditional designs in creating bold and creative pieces, the Agincourt Ring can be

specially commissioned. Perhaps using a special precious stone you have, a hand-painted illustration of the design is created to show the beauty and detail of the bespoke ring. Bold, creative, unique and handmade in England, the Agincourt Ring celebrates the originality, craftmanship and technique of Elizabeth’s collections and so creates a ring of great joy.

“My first ring was set with amethysts and peridots. I wanted it to look like a modern drum, but when it finished it resembled a Persian carpet. I called it my Agincourt Ring.”

Mali Garnet Agincourt Ring 18K yellow gold set with a yellow mali garnet and yellow diamonds

All Gold Agincourt Ring The iconic ring composed of 18K yellow carved gold sections

Tsavorite Agincourt Ring 18K yellow gold set with a tsavorite with three rows of diamonds

Address: 5 West Halkin Street, London SW1X 8JA Tel: +44 20 7823 0100 Website: elizabeth-gage.com

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Jewelry

Graff Diamonds spent months perfectly matching the sapphire beads

Each cushion-cut tanzanite in these Chopard Temptations earrings weighs in at 12 carats

Jennifer Lopez wore this Harry Winston Caftan Diamond Tassel necklace to the Golden Globes back in January

Hypnotic jewels A tassel adds an elegant and playful touch of whimsy to statement pieces of jewelry. The gentle, swinging movement is eye-catching, almost hypnotic, especially when realized in stunning jewels. The intertwining strands of Harry Winston’s Caftan cascading drop diamond necklace have 68.40 carats of marquis- and emerald-cut diamonds that end with two round-cut tassels, all set in platinum. Chopard’s high jewelry collection, Temptations, has Byzantine shapes with brightly colored precious stones, offset with diamonds. The earrings, pictured, feature 24 carats of cushion-cut tanzanites, 62.51 carats of sapphire beads and 17.43 carats of amethyst drops. Transformational pieces are the backbone of a woman’s jewelry wardrobe. Boucheron’s Reflet Pompon watch has a tassel that can be removed and worn as a pendant on the included chain. The white gold watch is set with round- and baguette-cut diamonds. Graff Diamonds’ sapphire and diamond beaded tassel secret watch has over 300 carats of sapphires and 40 carats of diamonds. Five rows of draped sapphire beads and diamonds connect two brooches. This versatile piece can be worn three ways; as a watch, individual brooches, or a single brooch with tassel.

The Pompon collection by Boucheron is available at the Fine Jewelry Room in Harrods

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Bulgari’s new B.zero1 18K bangle set with pavé diamonds. $13,800

Graduated 18K rondelle beads are fused and set with pavé diamonds in Melissa Kaye Jewelry’s Tori long earrings. $9,955

Tejen’s Long Capstone diamond pavé pendant is made with 18K Fairmined Gold and set with a “capstone” of diamonds, forming a pyramid. From $7,380

Jessica McCormack’s Paris earrings take inspiration from The Eiffel Tower. 18K conical pendant earrings. $34,500

Suzanne Kalan’s 18K yellow gold white diamond cuff from the Fireworks collection, at Net-A-Porter, begs to be stacked with multiple bracelets. $7,400 Stephen Webster’s 18K David Bowie inspired Lady Stardust large bracelet mixes pavé orange, red and yellow sapphires. $27,500

Sharp shapes The accessory world is embracing technology and sharp, architectural shapes. The notion that women only want romantic jewelry is far behind us and designers are offering a range of strong yet pretty – not punky – pieces. While the original Bulgari B.zero1 collection was inspired by the curves of Rome’s Colosseum, the new bangle joining the collection this season has been waiting on the shelves for 16 years. Originally presented as a concept ring to launch the collection, it didn’t make it to production. But the Bulgari brothers loved it so much that they never forgot about it and are now introducing it. The team behind newly launched Tejen is fascinated with ancient architecture and takes a luxury approach to sustainability. Proving that ecofriendly pieces can also be edgy, the sharp forms with inverted diamonds are on every cool girl’s shopping list. With David Bowie’s recent untimely passing, references to his iconic style abound throughout fashion. British jeweler StephenWebster’s Lady Stardust collection pays homage to the legendary artist. bulgari.com, effyjewelry.com, jessicamccormack.com, melissakayejewelry.com, net-a-porter.com, rachelkatzjewelry.com, stephenwebster.com, tejen-collection.com

This substantial 18K Cage Cuff from Rachel Katz Jewelry makes a strong statement. $21,900

Effy Jewelry’s eclectic 14K Geo collection offers the sharpest of shapes, including this Negative Space bangle. $9,500

Words: Kristen Shirley

SUNSET COLLECTION

Yvel Miami Design District Boutique, Saks Fifth Avenue & select retailers near you For more information 561-391-5119 usaservice@yvel.com www.yvel.com

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We love… Cave Cay This 222 acre island in the Bell Islands off The Bahamas has a 2,800ft long private airstrip, deep water harbor with floating dock (plus 35 dock slips) and, best of all, it’s entirely self sufficient with stunning views. $90m, vladi-private-islands.de

Property

A MAN’S HOME IS HIS CASTLE

A handful of houses in the world have iconic status – places such as the Palace of Versailles (home to the French royal family until revolution cut short their reign), Buckingham Palace (the London home of Queen Elizabeth ll) and even Hearst Castle (media magnateWilliam Randolph Hearst’s pad in San Simeon, California). Flying the flag on the French Riviera is the palatial Château de la Croix des Gardes that, in true “keeping up with the Joneses” fashion, was built purely to outdo its neighbors – the almost as magnificent Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Château Vallombrosa and Villa Romée, located in what is known as Quartier des Anglais. Fittingly for an iconic building, it has been the star setting of several iconic movies (notably Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief , pictured above, starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly); the venue of iconic parties (a fabulous masked ball was held here to mark the first Cannes International Film Festival in 1946); and its distinguished former owners include a Burmese jewel magnate, the owner of Perrier, as well as its first owner the Swiss industrialist Paul Girod, who had it built in 1919. Naturally, the roll call of attributes is impressive – it spans 12,916 sq ft, has 13 bedrooms, is surrounded by 24 acres of gardens, comes with a guesthouse and staff accommodation and enjoys sublime views over the Bay of Cannes. $50m–$100m, sothebysrealty.com

Bird’s-eye view of Château de la Croix des Gardes. The main building stands at nearly 700 feet high

Words: Laura Powell. Photo: Rex Features

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Motoring DISCOVER

THE MAKING OF A HYPERCAR

The most hyped of hypercars will be unveiled in Geneva this month. The Bugatti Chiron is here at last as the replacement for the Veyron, currently the fastest production car in the world. With Bugatti owned by VW, the company responsible for the emissions scandal, there were concerns it might be shelved. Bugatti was also a pet project of former VW chairman Ferdinand Piëch, and it is

good news for fans of absurdly fast cars that it survived both Piëch’s departure and the fall out from “emissions-gate”. In Greek mythology, Chiron was the best of the centaurs (half men, half horses), notable for an ability to bring youth. Sadly, Bugatti’s Chiron offers no such life extending properties, and is instead named after French racing driver Louis Chiron (pictured above, inset). Chiron’s exploits for

Bugatti lit up the 1920s and 1930s, although his career extended well into the 1950s, lasting a somehow now unthinkable 35 years. Apparently, 100 orders have already been taken for the Chiron, despite it not being launched. So what is all the fuss about? All is due to be revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show this month. bugatti.com

CO 2 : Don’t ask

THE CHIRON IN NUMBERS * All estimated

CO 2

2.5

8.0

14

288

2.5

1,500

0-62mph time of 2.5 seconds*

Top speed: 288mph*

Power: 1,500bhp*

Price: Over $2.5m*

Engine type: Quad-turbo, 8.0-liter W16

Economy: 14mpg*

The DeLorean DMC-12, made famous by the Back to the Future movies

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AFORCETO BE RECKONEDWITH

Leather, suede and champagne are great, if rarely combined in a supercar’s interior. But there is something recklessly defiant about the new VLF Force 1, unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show in January to rave reviews and a legal challenge. Founded and run by entrepreneur Gilbert Villarreal, former GM executive Bob Lutz and designer Henrik Fisker (hence VLF), it was Fisker’s history as head of design at Aston Martin that caused the legal problems – he filed a $100m lawsuit against the British brand after they asked for the car not to be unveiled, as they thought it too similar to the DB10. The Force 1 is VLF’s second car and is a tweaked Dodge Viper. The 8.4-liter, V10 engine delivers 745bhp, accelerates from 0-60mph in three seconds and has a top speed of 218mph. A focus on comfort, detail (a two bottle champagne holder) and performance means extra weight, offset by a body built from carbon fiber. From $268,000, vlfautomotive.com

THE POWER OF THREE The rest of the best recent releases

PAST: RETURN OF AN ICON On October 21 last year we passed Back to the Future day amid much talk of hoverboards. But the real star of the movies was always the car, the DeLorean DMC-12, mourned by many after the company’s demise in 1983. Now, the Texas based firm that purchased the components from the collapsed company has been given permission to turn the components, together with some new underpinnings, into 300 new/old cars, priced at around $100,000 each. delorean.com PRESENT: LEXUS LC 500 It’s been a while, but here is a mainstream Lexus that car people are getting excited about. Taking some of the best bits from its LF-A supercar, this is a new sports coupé that delivers on looks, performance and comfort. The LC 500 strikes a great balance between being fun to drive and practical. It claims to be a four seater, although that low roofline means the two people in the back had better be small. But it is a high performance car, with a meaty five-liter V8 engine producing 467bhp, which gets the car from 0-60mph in just over four seconds. lexus.com FUTURE: AN INTERESTING CONCEPT Among the gadgets capturing imaginations at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show was the Faraday Future FFZERO1. Anyone with a passing knowledge of science won’t be surprised that a concept from a company called Faraday is electric, but this new racer busts the myth that electric cars are ugly. It looks like the Batmobile and, with four motors generating over 1,000bhp, can shift like one. The 0-60mph time is under three seconds, with a top speed of over 200mph. faradayfuture.com

The Faraday Future FFZERO1 (left and below left), which boasts over 1,000bhp; the five-liter V8 Lexus LC 500 (below)

Words: Richard Cree. Photo: Getty Images