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Life’s Little Gifts despite having been born in Blenheim Palace, mind requires a healthy body to perform at its
his grandfather’s sprawling country seat, Winston peak, and the recipient of one item in this year’s
Churchill never benefited from the inherited Ultimate Gift Guide (page 169) will discover an
wealth that might be expected to accompany unprecedented path to well-being. As Janice
an aristocratic lineage. His father, Randolph O’Leary relates in “Becoming Benjamin Button”
Churchill—the third son of the 7th Duke of (page 228), entrepreneur Dave Asprey—who estab-
Marlborough—received little from his immediate lished Bulletproof Labs in Santa Monica, Calif.,
family, whose income was largely subsumed by the a pioneering center for the promotion of cellu-
burdensome upkeep of one of England’s largest lar health—has agreed to install a version of his
residences. By the time he came of age, Winston center in the home of one health-conscious reader.
was forced to live largely by his wits—in his case, Asprey, who once weighed 300 pounds, maintains
not an inconsiderable resource. His life was a an ardent faith in his regimen, which consists of
far greater gift to his country than any monetary brief but effective routines he calls “bio-hacks.” On
endowment; still, his intellectual legacy is carried her visit to the facility, Janice tried a few of these
on in the form of Churchill College at the Uni- hacks herself. The results were as much cognitive
versity of Cambridge, for which his friends in the as corporeal. “I left with the energy of a 25-year-
United States established a scholarship in 1959. old,” Janice says. “In fact, I went right home and
Although Churchill might have disagreed, the wrote a few stories for this issue!”
“It is more agreeable to have

the power to give than to receive.”
—W I N STO N C H U R C H I L L
few gifts enhance life more than those bestowed by nature. In “Stars of Southern Africa” (page 111),
Bruce Wallin takes us on a trek through the pristine landscapes of the continent’s southern half. If the terrain
is unspoiled, however, the guests are not. Along with the flora and fauna surrounding the Duba Plains Reserve
in Botswana and andBeyond’s Matetsi River Lodge in Zimbabwe, Bruce details those destinations’ abundant
amenities. Yet the most memorable moment of his journey occurred at King Lewanika Lodge in Zambia. “One
morning,” he recalls, “we were on our way to visit a school in the local village when something caught our
guide’s eye. A mother cheetah was slinking through the grass with her two cubs in tow. We, too, followed her
lead and witnessed her track down a small antelope and hand it over to her cubs so they could finish the kill.
Though hard to watch, it was a fascinating education on life lessons in the wild.”
CHEETAHS: BRUCE WALLIN; CAR: PAUL DIMALANTA
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this automotive category has been regularly represented in our annual Car of the Year event, SUVs
have always suffered when compared to a selection of the newest supercars. This month, we give these
so-called rock stars a stage of their own. “In younger years, I was drawn to outdoor pursuits, such as rock
climbing and snowboarding, and so my dream machine was more Pathfinder than Pagani,” says Viju, who
nevertheless had reservations about the winner. “Taking the Bentley Bentayga up a gravel wash seemed
like wearing a tux while speed dating: It overshadows the competition but is hard to take seriously.” Rob-
ert, on the other hand, embraced the victor. “A mind-numbing drive from L.A. to Vegas made me a believer
in the Bentayga,” he says. “A quick stopover at Alien Fresh Jerky for a pouch of their Road Kill Original had
me imagining how much sweeter it might taste had it been flattened under those rarefied wheels.”
We’ll let readers (or their palates) decide.
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Most common reasons for supporting a charity
If the holidays have you feeling generous, you’re not alone. According to Claire Costello, a
national philanthropic-practice executive at U.S. Trust, this is the time of year when people are most likely to donate to a charity
or other nonprofit. “Year in and year out, the trend is so strong that we call the fourth quarter ‘the giving season,’ ” she says.
Biennially, U.S. Trust works with researchers at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy to produce the U.S.
Trust Study of High Net Worth Philanthropy, a report that looks at the giving patterns and attitudes of U.S. households with a
net worth of $1 million or more (excluding the value of their primary home) or an annual household income of $200,000 or more.
The recent findings come from a survey taken from a nationally representative random sample of 1,435 wealthy people with
average income and wealth levels just over $330,000 and $16.8 million, respectively. The average amount each gave to charities
in 2015 (the most recent year of data) was $25,509.
Previous surveys have included questions about the time of year people made donations. “More than half the respondents
said they gave more in the fourth quarter than they did the rest of the year,” says Costello. People give more at year’s end for a
variety of reasons, she explains. Some are just filled with good cheer during the holiday season and want to spread it to others.
Others—including those with an eye toward their tax returns—loosen the purse strings as the year winds down and they realize
they’ll have a surplus in their household or business budget.
Regardless of what time of year you do it and why, if you give to a charity (or charities), you’re probably happier for it. Nine
out of 10 high-net-worth households donate to charities or nonprofits, and just about the same percentage of individuals say
that their charitable giving is at least somewhat fulfilling; more than four of 10 say it’s very or completely fulfilling.
One reason people give is because they’re asked, says Costello. “At the end of the year, nonprofits are looking to close their
budget gaps, so they step up the solicitation,” she says. But in doing so, a charity runs the risk of overstepping the limits of a
benefactor’s goodwill. When donors stop giving to an organization, it’s often because that organization has asked too frequently
or for too much. —LARRY BEAN
P R O M O T I O N
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VA C H E R O N C O N S TA N T I N H I S T O R I Q U E S T R I P L E C A L E N D R I E R 1 9 4 8
:
“Bolstering its vintage-inspired
Historiques line, Vacheron Constantin
is launching the new Triple Calendrier
1948 ($35,000) to retailers just ahead of
the holidays. The timepiece—available with either navy
or burgundy accents, both cased in pink gold—uses
a variant of the brand’s manual-winding caliber 4400
with a triple-date and moon-phase complication.
Vacheron Constantin will offer 200 pieces of each
style worldwide.” —JUSTIN MASTINE-FROST
T H E E D I T O R S ’ L AT E S T O B S E S S I O N S
CLASS OF THE CARIBBEAN

2 A N T I G U A C H A R T E R YA C H T S H O W
off the
charter
:
“I’m kicking
season at the
Antigua Charter Yacht Show,
where newly launched yachts
are scheduled to include
Tankoa Vertige (pictured) and
the recently refitted Benetti
Andiamo. The show is held
December 4 through 10 at
Nelson’s Dockyard Marina in
English Harbour and other
locations, with festivities
to include a chef’s compe-
tition and a benefit for the
hurricane-struck island of
Barbuda
Barbuda.” —DANIELLE
DANIELLE CUTLER
3 SMARTER PHONE
H U A W E I P O R S C H E D E S I G N M AT E 1 0
:
“Fresh from dethroning Apple to become
the world’s second-largest smartphone
manufacturer, the Chinese company Huawei is
launching the $1,645 Porsche Design Mate 10 early
this month. Designed to compete directly with the iPhone X,
the Mate 10 is the first phone to feature dedicated artificial-
intelligence chips that facilitate advanced photo-object and
scene recognition, off-line digital-assistant interaction, and even
4 PRICKLY real-time
l ti ttranslation
l ti off more th
than 50 llanguages.”” —JOHN
JOHN LYON
PAIR
CARTIER CACTI
:
“It’s not often that a tabletop design
makes me smile, but a glance at these
vintage Cartier cacti immediately puts
a grin on my face. The stylish succulents,
which date to 1925, are carved from Siberian nephrite
jade and set in pots of black onyx and gray agate filled
with orange aventurine quartz. I love their delicate
YACHT: BLUEI PRODUCTIONS
blossoms, which are made of turquoise, coral, and

moonstone. The pieces are being offered this month
through Siegelson, a nearly 100-year-old firm in New
York that specializes in vintage jewelry and collectibles.”
—CAROLYN MEERS
60 DECEMBER 2017
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GIVING
T H E 1 2 D AY S O F C H R I S T M A S
AT M E A D O W O O D N A PA VA L L E Y
: “After a 1-year
hiatus, one of the
country’s premier
dining events is
returning this month. For nearly 2
weeks, chef Christopher Kostow
and his Michelin three-star brigade
at the Restaurant at Meadowood
will welcome a different acclaimed
chef each night to create a tasting
menu with produce sourced from
the Napa Valley surroundings. This
year’s series will feature Sean
Brock, Fabian von Hauske, Jeremiah
Stone, and others, with Kostow
topping the bill by cooking the finale
on night 12.” —JEREMY REPANICH
5 ALPS MADE EASY

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MEGÈVE
:
“Four Seasons is coming to the French Alps this month with the
opening of a 55-room resort on the slopes of Mont d’Arbois. Built
in partnership with the de Rothschild family, the Four Seasons
Hotel Megève should inspire American skiers to head overseas this
winter, with its convenient location—just 44 miles from Geneva—and activities
that range from heli-skiing to dogsledding.” —BRUCE WALLIN
6 CALLING ALL CARS

2 0 1 7 LO S A N G E L E S A U T O S H O W
: “The City
of Angels
FOUR SEASONS: RICHARD WAITE; CHRISTOPHER KOSTOW: KELLY D PULEIO

is heaven
for automobile
aficionados this month as
approximately 1,000 new
and cutting-edge cars come
to the 2017 Los Angeles
Auto Show at the Los
Angeles Convention Center
from December 1 through
10. More than 50 vehicles
are making their public
premieres at the event,
including the one you’ll see
me flipping my lid over: the
BMW i8 Roadster.”
—VIJU MATHEW
62 DECEMBER 2017
8 SLICK
IN SOHO
THOM SWEENEY NEW YORK
:
“Luke Sweeney and Thom Whiddett, the partners
behind the British menswear brand Thom Swee-
ney, are bringing their enviable style stateside
with a new store in New York’s Soho neighborhood
this month. Known for handsomely tailored jackets that blend a
polished British image with a more relaxed, comfortable Italian
fit, the brand will offer a range of clothing and accessories in a
living-room-style setting where gents can enjoy an aperitif while
they shop.” —JILL NEWMAN
9 MAURITIUS
MAKEOVER
O N E & O N LY L E S A I N T G É R A N
:
“Mauritius has been overshadowed by the
Maldives and Seychelles of late, but the tide
is turning for the Indian Ocean island nation
thanks to a string of impressive hotel debuts, the 10 PURPLE
most anticipated of which is the One&Only Le Saint Géran. The
42-year-old resort is back in peak form this month following a REIGN
1-year renovation that brings a beachy-chic new look to its 142 B O N D C O C K TA I L TA B L E
accommodations (including the over-the-top Villa One), as well
as its four restaurants, sprawling swimming pool, and glorious
garden spa.” —JACKIE CARADONIO
:
“Coffee tables and cocktail tables
are usually appreciated for their
quiet, dutiful presence. The Bond, by
the Chicago designer Gary Lee, goes
completely off-script by featuring the triple-take
seduction of amethyst, a material that’s been coveted
BOND COCKTAIL TABLE: JONATHAN ALLEN
for centuries by nobles, mystics, and anyone with

good taste in jewelry. Healing powers aside, it’s
a gem rarely seen on furniture and is an alluring
proposition here. Limited to two editions, the Bond
was crafted by Chai Ming Studios, Lee’s private-label
collection, and is now available to the trade through
Atelier Gary Lee.” —ARIANNE NARDO
64 DECEMBER 2017
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C O N C E P T: B U G AT T I T Y P E 5 7 T DESIGNER: A R T H U R B . N U S TA S ODDS OF PRODUCTION: B E T T E R A S K B U G AT T I
For his Bugatti Type 57 T concept, Japan, “yet desired to modernize it.” characteristics, such as the long hood, very
automotive artist Arthur B. Nustas took a His tribute to Jean Bugatti’s memorable low back, and rounded front headlights,”
page from the past to create what he motorcar, which was produced from 1934 to Nustas says. “The original car communicates
believes could be a new chapter in the 1940, blends aspects of that classic design a very unique aesthetic, and I wanted to
French marque’s story. “I was inspired by the with those of the marque’s modern-day keep that design language alive.” Here’s
Bugatti Type 57,” says Nustas, a digital supercars. “Bugatti’s latest trends were an hoping Bugatti gives life to Nustas’s concept.
designer at Nissan Motor Corporation in influence, but I kept the early model’s main —VIJU MATHEW
BETA
Personal submarines tend to favor

function over form, with utilitarian designs
that resemble miniature Jacques Cousteau
research vessels or torpedoes with
bubbled hoods. But with its new Project
Neptune, Aston Martin is planning to
transform the staid submersible into a
deep-diving swan.
Partnering with Triton Submarines,
which will provide a proven submersible
platform, the British carmaker is offering
guidance on Neptune’s look and feel.
Marek Reichman, chief creative officer at
Aston Martin, says the cockpit will be as
richly detailed as a DB11’s, down to the
stitching in the leather seats. His team
will also advise on ergonomics. “We want
to make it much simpler to use,” he says.
“Employing the right aesthetics inside
the submarine will make one feel
immediately at ease.”
Triton is also incorporating a few of
its own changes to the submersible. “We
have reconsidered every aspect of the
vehicle’s exterior geometry and packaging,
added new control systems, improved
hydrodynamics, and increased the overall
power,” says John Ramsay, the company’s
principal design engineer. Triton and Aston
Martin plan to launch the submersible at
the Monaco Yacht Show in September
2018. —MICHAEL VERDON
007 DIVER
C O N C E P T:
PROJECT NEPTUNE
DESIGNERS:
ASTON MARTIN
AND TRITON SUBMARINES
ODDS OF PRODUCTION:
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INTO THE WILD bender. “When flying surfaces [wings]

are exposed to the potential for
CONCEPT: damage by passersby or other
vehicles,” Dhall explains, “it makes them
W D -1 suspect for the next flight.”
These guidelines produced the
DESIGNER:
design for the WD-1 prototype that he is
D E T R O I T F LY I N G C A R S building. WD stands for “wild dream,”
but this is not a fanciful venture for
ODDS OF PRODUCTION: Dhall, who is also the founder and CEO
of Emergent Systems, an industrial-
FA A A N D D O T R E D TA P E design firm in Michigan that designs
ARE SURER BETS and develops products for auto
suppliers. He expects to complete the
prototype over the next several months
When he began developing the WD-1, and begin flying the vehicle as soon as
Detroit Flying Cars founder Sanjay Dhall next year.
imposed some restrictions on the The projected capabilities of the
design: It had to fly like an airplane, not WD-1 include an air cruising speed of
a supersized drone; it had to be small 125 mph and a flying and driving range
enough to drive like a midsize car on of 400 miles. It will hold two people and
the street and fit in a home garage; and be equipped with a full-vehicle
the wings could not be exposed when parachute. You’ll need a driver’s license
the vehicle was in car mode—to prevent to operate it on the road and a pilot’s
them from being damaged in a fender license in the air. —LARRY BEAN
Flights faster than the speed of sound

can be unsettling for those on the
ground, as the resulting sonic booms
can send shudders through anything
within earshot. Seeking to soften the
auditory signature of supersonic
travel, NASA and the Lockheed Martin
Corporation have devised a concept
aircraft, the X-Plane, that could take
flight as soon as 2021.
NASA and Lockheed Martin’s
mission with the X-Plane is to develop
a sound-barrier-breaking jet whose
boom is more akin to a gentle thump,
according to the developers. In June a
preliminary design was approved, and
they’ve already conducted successful
wind-tunnel tests on a scale model. If
plans for an eventual commercial
application pan out, demand could be
deafening. —VIJU MATHEW
SUPERSONIC SERENITY
CONCEPT: X- P L A N E DESIGNER: N A S A A N D LO C K H E E D M A R T I N ODDS OF PRODUCTION: LO O K A N D L I S T E N F O R I T I N 2 0 2 1
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Colorado company’s lithe high-performance creations. By Scott Armstrong
F or serious cyclists, a custom-made bike prom-

ises not just a perfect fit but a range of enhancements
that can improve climbing, descending, sprinting, and
more. Carbon fiber can facilitate these upgrades—but
the material is surprisingly uncommon in bicycles from
the top custom builders. Denver’s Alchemy Bicycle
Company is an outlier in that regard, carving its niche
with house-made tubes and joints composed of the ultralight material. The
firm’s bespoke aero frames can break the sub-800-gram weight barrier and
E
1 Custom Fit
have twice earned Best Carbon Bike honors at the North American Hand- Visitors to Alchemy’s Denver showroom are measured with the
made Bicycle Show. In addition to road models—which are also available in Retül system, using an adjustable bike and computer sensors to
steel and titanium—Alchemy makes equally high-end mountain bikes. analyze body dimension, joint angle, and motions like “knee wobble.”
72 DECEMBER 2017
4
E
Taking Shape
For tubes and rounded
shapes, the stacked
carbon-fiber layers go into
molds and are pushed into the
desired forms by inflatable
bladders filled with nitrogen.
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2 3 How You Slice It
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Road Map
Measurements from the fitting Every frame joint and shaped
process are entered into piece is made of stacked
proprietary computer-aided bidirectional layers of ultrathin
design (CAD) software that lets carbon-fiber sheets cut by a
the designer and client create computer-controlled plotter
full plans for a finished bike. using the CAD plans.
E
5 Laying It On Thick
During the layup process,
precisely cut single-layer
pieces of carbon fiber are
hand stacked in opposing
directions until the desired
structural strength is
obtained. A single joint might
require more than 50 layers.
E
6 Curative Measures
Once fully assembled,
carbon-fiber frames are cured
in an autoclave to obtain the
final material integrity.
E
7 True Colors
Clients can choose colors,
patterns, finishes, and a
one-off design, working with
artists at Alchemy’s in-house
Ethic Paint Works, who
produce a rendering before
painting the frame.
E
8 Closer Look
Before the final build,
quality-control inspectors
check that frame measure-
ments and details such as
water-bottle bosses and
cable ports are correct.
Because this bike will have
Shimano Di2 electronic shift-
ing, cables are routed inside
the frame.
E
9 Head On
E
The headset is pressed into 10 Frame Worthy

the head tube in preparation Ready for its components, this road-bike frame will be outfitted with
for the final step in completing Tour de France–level parts, including ultra-aero Enve carbon wheels.
the frame, attaching the fork. The finished bike (opposite, top) is approximately $13,000.
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an open-air arrow, the new McLaren 570S “From the waistline down, this is the coupe,”
Spider (cars.mclaren.com) is the latest addition says Ben Gulliver, McLaren’s head of vehicle
to the British marque’s Sports Series quiver of development. “We didn’t lose any stiffness, and
high-performance production cars—a line that the aerodynamics are so good that with the roof
targets both track and touring enthusiasts. The up we also didn’t lose any top speed.”
rear-wheel-drive roadster bridles 562 horses— The convertible’s minimal mass is comple-
from a 3.8-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8—with mented by aerodynamic accents that borrow from
a 7-speed seamless-shift transmission to rocket impressive predecessors. “The actual form of the
from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and reach car guides and manages the airflow,” explains
204 mph (196 mph without the roof ). Mark Roberts, McLaren’s head of design opera-
The mid-engine machine comprises a carbon- tions. “At the back, it has real echoes of the P1 and
fiber tub covered with aluminum body panels. features an aggressive diffuser and a whole new
This construction contributes to a dry weight of carbon deck that has shades of the 650 Spider
2,895 pounds—only 101 pounds heavier than its as well.” The starting price for the 570S Spider
closed-top counterpart introduced in 2015. pierces the pocket at $208,800. —VIJU MATHEW
76 DECEMBER 2017
GALLERY R O S S I N AV I ’ S A U R O R A I S A S T U D Y I N C O N T R A S T S
one of the most aggressive-looking

superyachts at the Monaco Yacht Show
this year, Rossinavi’s Aurora (rossinavi.it)
is all sharp angles and straight lines. The
yacht’s Fulvio de Simoni–designed exterior
has dramatic cutouts along the forward
edges and a gunsight-shaped anchor chock
at the bow. The 161-footer’s only exterior
curves are a slight bend in the pilothouse
and arches toward the stern. Aurora’s
28-year-old owner mandated that the yacht
be wild and beautiful but also a social ani-
mal, and so it has an unusually large beach
club and a foredeck with lounges and a
large spa tub. The interior has not one but
three saloons, and two VIP staterooms,
along with the stunning master suite on
the main deck. Two other guest cabins are
on the deck below.
Aurora could have gone down in
yachting history as the ultimate bachelor
pad, but Achille Salvagni’s interior is a
decidedly softer counterpoint. Salvagni
used curves everywhere: circular sofas,
soft-edged custom lamps, and even marble
walls that bend gently around corners.
Combining the different visions inside
and out turned out to be a masterstroke in
yacht design. —MICHAEL VERDON
yin
and yang
78 DECEMBER 2017
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serene Cape Winelands in 2015 when it was when Le Quartier Français held its grand reopen- sourced furnishings, chenille fabrics, and marble
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lection.com)—the quaint Franschhoek inn that designer Beverley Boswell and an even fresher hotel’s La Petite Colombe, an ambitious offshoot
pioneered the region’s lauded culinary scene—had new restaurant by chef Scot Kirton. The renovated of Kirton’s Cape Town restaurant La Colombe that
been sold. Dismaying locals further were reports property—now part of Singh’s ever-expanding Leeu is spinning creative international fare from local
that the property’s new owner, the Indian-born Collection of luxury hotels—is a softer version of ingredients. That the restaurant is packed most
tycoon Analjit Singh, was—gasp!—an outsider. The its former self, replacing eye-popping fuchsias nights is proof that Le Quartier Français’s fate is
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beyond
some might consider Peter Gago ,
the chief winemaker at Penfolds
(penfolds.com), an intractable contrarian.
About 5 years ago, Australia’s premier
wine label decided to honor its country’s
native artisans by enlisting four leading
talents to produce an ampoule to house
a rare wine. Gago, however, refused to
put the brand’s flagship, Grange, into
the receptacle: “‘You don’t mess with
Grange,’ I told my colleagues.” Thus,
when he proposed a limited edition
consisting of three different vintages
of that very wine, his associates were
stunned. “It seemed to them contradic-
tory,” says the winemaker. “‘You’re put-
ting Grange in it?’ they asked. ‘Where’s
the old Peter? He’s sold his soul!’”
There is method, however, to Gago’s
apparent madness. The inspiration for
this project, which yielded a modest
1,200 numbered bottles, came not from
a focus group but from the history of
Penfolds itself. Dr. Christopher Penfold
and his wife, Mary, established the com-
pany in 1844 to produce fortified wines
from multiple vintages, so Gago found
the prospect of combining several of the
cellar’s spectacular reserves irresistibly
compelling. Some of the 2012 vintage had
been held back from bottling and kept in
neutral oak barrels; his wine, along with
a cache of the extraordinary 2008, was
married to a portion of the yet-to-be-
released 2014 to yield g3, Penfolds’s most
unusual creation yet.
“We knew what we had with these
wines,” notes Gago, “but in blending,
you find out what you don’t know. You
can’t replicate this at home by putting
the same percentages of ’08, ’12, and ’14
together, because once they mature as a
blend, they’re a different wine.”
Indeed, the united trinity transcends
the individual merits of its components.
Priced at about $2,300 per bottle, g3
shows the youth of the 2014 in its notes
of ripe black fruit and burgeoning spice,
while the seductive character of the 2012
is present in its voluptuous mouthfeel.
The formidable structure and depth of
the 2008, however, serves to temper
these hedonistic elements, making the
experience of sipping this one-of-a-kind
red a sensory-rich ascent into oenological
paradise. —BRETT ANDERSON
82 DECEMBER 2017
GALLERY S AV I L E R O W ’ S R I C H A R D J A M E S S E T S U P S H O P S TAT E S I D E
tailor made
a loyal customer of With its many wardrobe
the Savile Row tailoring options, the shop helps men
house Richard James navigate today’s more casual
(richard-james.com) for 16 dress code. “The way men
years, New York billionaire dress is definitely changing,”
Charles S. Cohen just made says Dixon. “We cater to
it easier to acquire his favor- that with softer tailoring
ite suits. The real estate and fabrics that appear a
developer bought a majority little more casual.” Now
stake in the company earlier that men are integrating
this year and last month separates into their ward-
opened its first-ever U.S. robes, service is especially
shop, on the corner of Park important; the store assists
Avenue and 57th Street—in clients in combining jackets,
one of his buildings. trousers, and shirts. “They
“Men are quite loyal still want to look smart and
once they find something look the part, but they don’t
they like,” says managing want to appear so formal
director Sean Dixon, who all time.”
together with designer Nevertheless, every busi-
Richard James started the nessman still needs a fabu-
business 25 years ago. “They lous navy or charcoal-gray
will keep coming back.” suit “that accentuates the
The company has many good parts of your body,”
devoted U.S. clients like Dixon adds. To that end,
Cohen, Dixon says, who Richard James’s seasoned
stop in while in London or cutter will visit the Manhat-
meet with tailors during the tan store often, measuring
brand’s regular visits to New clients for bespoke suits to
York. Now devotees can be made in its Savile Row
be fitted for bespoke suits workshop. —JILL NEWMAN
(from $5,000) or made-to-
measure ones (from $2,500)
in the Park Avenue shop,
where a wide selection
of Richard James ready-
to-wear, outerwear, and
accessories will also
be showcased.
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road
warrior
it comes as no
surprise that the high-
performance watchmaker
Richard Mille (richardmille.com)
would partner with four-time
Formula 1 racing champion
Alain Prost to create a watch. It
is unexpected, however, that the
theme of the recently released
RM 70-01 Tourbillon Alain Prost
is not auto racing, but rather
Prost’s passion for road biking—a
departure for a brand so closely
associated with motorsports.
Mille tackled the project with
his characteristic spare-no-
expense approach, designing
an $815,500 tourbillon watch
equipped with a special totalizer
complication that manually and shock resistant.” With its adapted from the RM 69 erotic admission that sports (or the
totals the number of kilometers asymmetric lines, the RM 70-01 watch, which had a mech- mind-set of watch buyers) may
the wearer has ridden in the is perhaps the most aesthetically anism that could construct be changing, it is not one Mille
year and is housed within a case unconventional watch the brand sometimes-lewd sentences at seems to mind making.
proportioned to conform to the has produced. Its construc- random. “We have adapted it “Most of the watch industry
wrist while on the road. tion, however, is straight out of to the selection of units: tens, stands on the 18th- and 19th-
“On the bike you are very Richard Mille’s playbook, using hundreds, thousands, and tens century heritage, which to me
often in a position when the titanium and large amounts of of thousands,” explains Mille. is the pillow of laziness because
crown can hurt,” says Mille. carbon TPT, a lightweight com- Tracking daily exercise data with it prevents you from creating,”
“We give a lot of importance posite capable of withstanding a mechanical log represents a says Mille. “I always considered
to ergonomics, so the watch copious amounts of abuse. vastly different appeal than the the high-end watch business to
is curved to fit the wrist and g-force readers, for instance,
DIDIER GOURDON
The totalizer complication, be open to the world of different

hand very well. It is also angled built together with Renaud & that other Richard Mille models sports, just as it is to different
to be aerodynamic—very light Papi (Audemars Piguet), was have featured; but if this is an lifestyles.” —JAMES D. MALCOLMSON
86 DECEMBER 2017
GALLERY P O M E L L AT O U N C O V E R S T H E H I D D E N B E A U T Y I N H A R D S T O N E S
“every stone has a story

to tell,” says Pomellato’s
(pomellato.com) Vincenzo
Castaldo (left). The creative
director recently collabo-
rated with the German gem-
stone merchant and cutter
Constantin Wild on a series
of rings—pieces that not
only celebrate Pomellato’s
50th anniversary this year
but also reveal the unique
rock of ages characteristics of stones not

typically used in the brand’s
fine jewelry. Known for bold,
colorful designs that evoke
a fashionable take on fine
jewelry, the Milanese com-
pany wanted to express its
sense of style using different
materials that, Castaldo says,
“represent a new precious-
ness.” So he searched for
hard stones, such as chryso-
colla and zoisite, and then
turned to Wild, who comes
from a centuries-long line of
gemstone cutters, to trans-
form the rocks into works
of art using the ritratto
(portrait) cut.
“It requires an expertise
to cut hard stones,” Castaldo
says. “You need to find the
exact part of the stone where
there is a density of color
and where the veins and
semitransparency converge
to create a unique image.”
Castaldo spent over a year
working alongside Wild, vis-
iting the cutter’s workshop
in Idar-Oberstein, Germany,
many times to help uncover
the most interesting angles
before cleaving the rock. “We
wanted to find the part of the
stone that tells a story, shows
a landscape, or suggests
a dream,” says Castaldo.
The Pink Hawaiian Peony
ring, for example, features
a large rhodochrosite with
pink crystals in patterns and
shades that he says resemble
a Hawaiian sunset, while the
Summer Paradise ring has a
large greenish-blue amazon-
ite center stone with whitish
bands of feldspar that give
the impression of sea-foam-
covered waves. Like a work
PORTRAIT: VALERIO MUSILLI
of art, each large stone is

framed in a gold setting with
gemstone accents. “Mother
Nature only needs a little
help from us,” says Castaldo,
“to express all her majesty
and beauty.” —JILL NEWMAN
88 DECEMBER 2017
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GALLERY T H E R U G C O M PA N Y ’ S S P E L L B I N D I N G A N N I V E R S A RY C O L L E C T I O N
when it has something

to celebrate, the Rug
Company (therugcompany
.com) calls on visionary
friends. To mark its 20th
anniversary this year, the
revered London-based
brand has unveiled the
TRC20 capsule collection
of handmade rugs featuring
creations from Alexander
McQueen, Paul Smith,
Vivienne Westwood,
and Kelly Wearstler—all
coauthors of the company’s
handcrafted past—as well
as company cofounder
Suzanne Sharp.
TRC20’s Chiaroscuro
(shown), created in col-
laboration with Alexander
McQueen creative director
Sarah Burton, is limited
to 40 editions (starting at
$9,456 for a 6-foot-by-4-
foot rug). Its pattern is a
gothic, moody free fall into
sumptuous influences—
Dutch floral paintings of
the 17th century—and cut
with the sly, evocative defi-
ance that defined the late
fashion designer’s oeuvre.
The pieces are handwoven
(as are all TRC20 designs)
from natural yarns, with
every color blended by hand
to impart an impressive
contrast of light and dark,
subtle and bodacious.
Years ago, the Rug
Company worked with
McQueen himself on a
number of editions that,
like the Chiaroscuro,
resonate for their design
and dimension. “When we
started working with him,”
says cofounder Christopher
Sharp, “he was amazed by
the craftsmanship involved
in our rugs. We asked him to
come up with the best rug
designs he could, and not to
worry about how we’d make
them. The designs were
incredible and challenged
us to explore new weaving
techniques, and they have
since become iconic.”
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get in the flow
Designer Roberto Curtò’s Mauna Kea
(robertocurtodesign.com) is a 331-foot concept
yacht named after the nearly 14,000-foot-high
volcano in Hawaii. Instead of a lava flow, the stern of
this futuristic design features a multideck
waterslide—flanked by stairs—that empties into a
swimming pool. Curtò is working with
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shipyard Fincantieri has expressed interest in
Chef and Owner of
building the yacht. —M.V.
Houston’s Theodore Rex
Until Chris Shepherd won

the 2014 James Beard
Award for Best Chef
time-out in tahoe Southwest, Houston had a
There’s more to the Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe (edgewoodtahoe.com) than your next tee 22-year losing streak. Now
time. The 235-acre resort—which opened in June on Lake Tahoe’s southern shore, just above its chefs can’t stop winning.
the George Fazio–designed Edgewood course—is set amid alpine lakes and soaring peaks, Since Shepherd’s win, both
making it ideal for powder hounds, anglers, hikers, and of course golfers. The lodge itself is no Justin Yu and Hugo Ortega
less inspiring, with a swimming pool overlooking the lake’s azure waters, and, inside, spaces have taken home the honor,
adorned with aspen columns and Native American–inspired patterns. —TANVI CHHEDA signaling the rise of this
Texas metropolis as one of
the culinary capitals of the
the quintessential convertible elegant elixir United States. Yu, chef and
Powered by four electric motors, the 750 hp Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 As if to quash any lingering owner of Theodore Rex
Cabriolet concept (mbusa.com) can whisk to 60 mph in under 4 seconds and doubt about premium (trexhouston.com), explains
drive over 200 miles before requiring a recharge. But more striking than its tequila’s capacity to match his hometown’s emergence
athleticism is the nearly 20-foot two-seater’s epic aesthetic. Minimalist lines, the finest scotches in as a dining destination.
simple curves, and a rear boat-tail design define the exterior. Inside, the cabin elegance and craft, Patrón —JEREMY REPANICH
glows an effusive blue, augmented by a rush of light through the center tunnel has released a convincing
when the accelerator is pressed—all part of a design language that may recur in special edition. The Patrón Is the rise of Houston just
successive generations of Mercedes-Benz models. —BASEM WASEF en Lalique: Serie 2 ($7,500, the rest of us taking notice
patronspirits.com) has an Art or has it really changed?
Deco–inspired crystal The food scene has always
decanter, only 299 of which been amazing, but the last 6
exist. Aged for more than 7 years, it has changed fast.
good scents years (four more than are Why is that?
required for an extra añejo), Higher-end restaurants had
“Scent has the power to
the spirit itself spent time in stuck to a more classic
transform people,” says
sherry-cured casks—unusual version of what you could
Julian Bedel, whose Buenos
for a tequila—which layered get in other cities. But it was
Aires–born brand Fueguia
the agave flavors with notes the restaurants we went to
1833 (fueguia.com) delivers
of raisins, vanilla, and honey. on our days off, like
small-batch fragrances
—JANICE O’LEARY Himalaya—which is my
made with ingredients
sourced mainly from remote favorite Pakistani
regions like Patagonia. Bedel restaurant—or the fact you
opened his first U.S. haute tea can get some of the best
boutique in New York City A new hero has emerged for aesthetically underserved tea drinkers: Bishop Korean and Vietnamese food
last year, showcasing his full House (bishophouseglass.com). Founded in 2016 by entrepreneur Brian outside of their respective
range of men’s and women’s Sunderland, the Portland, Ore., company enlisted designer James Owen to create countries here. That was the
fragrances, including Luz sin high-concept glassware that elevates the hot-beverage game. Thalia ($329 for most exciting part of
Freno ($329 per 100 mL), two glasses) features a handblown glass Houston, the little
with notes of jasmine, lemon, bowl nestled in a cantilevered body plated in restaurants. But that’s not
and basil, and Luna Roja 24-karat gold (or silver). “I’m not after world always sexy to write about.
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fruity fragrance with notes see a world where tea and coffee garner the a new generation?
of oakwood, rose, and same respect and presentation as a great glass A slew of new restaurants
plum. —J.N. of wine.” —A.N. opened at the same time
people from Houston started
moving back, myself
a better bagger included. Then people
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but strayed from convention with the BMW K 1600 B (bmwmotorcycles.com). Using the restaurants had been
groundbreaking K 1600 GT as its base, the B model has a lowered subframe, backward-sloped affected by our cultural
bodywork, and a chopped windscreen. Emboldened with a 160 hp, 6-cylinder engine, the diversity. It was a perfect
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Age of Enlightenment
$3.3 million–$4.6 million
“Joseph Wright of Derby is widely regarded
as one of Britain’s most interesting and versatile painters, and
his greatest works have become icons of British art the world
over,” says Julian Gascoigne, senior specialist in the department
of British paintings at Sotheby’s. “An Academy by Lamplight
[1769] is one such masterpiece and the greatest painting by the
artist left in private hands.” The fresh-to-market work is one of
some 50 old-master paintings going under the gavel at Sotheby’s
London on December 6. sothebys.com
Curios /Auctions & Fairs
Miami Heat The New York gallerist Claire Oliver will be presenting Matthew Sleeth’s
steel-and-neon work It Was All A Dream (2016) at the 13th edition of Pulse Miami Beach,
$60,000 which runs December 7 through 10. One of six art fairs taking place in the Florida city during
Miami Art Week, Pulse brings together some 70 emerging and established galleries, which will
be exhibiting at Indian Beach Park. pulseartfair.com
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Curios /Auctions & Fairs
“Life etches itself onto our

faces as we grow older,
showing our violence,
excesses, or kindnesses.”
— R E M B R A N DT VA N R I J N
N Portrait of
Petronella Buys
$2 million–$3.3 million
Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1635 oil
on panel leads the Old Masters
paintings sale at Christie’s
London on December 7. The
sitter’s radiant countenance
was painted during a
period when the artist was
experimenting with light
falling on his subjects from the
left. A companion work—
a portrait of Buys’s husband,
Philips Lucasz—hangs in
London’s National Gallery.
christies.com
W Clair de lune
$133,000–$200,000
The Bulgarian bass Boris
Christoff—known for his
velvet voice as well as his
fiery temper—was an avid
art collector who favored
old-master paintings. Claude
Vernet’s 1772 oil on canvas is
among a quartet of pictures
from the singer’s collection that
hits the block at Bonhams in
London on December 6. “This
painting is likely to be the lost
partner of The Shipwreck, a
work in the National Gallery of
Art in Washington,” says Lisa
Greaves, director of old-master
paintings at the auction house,
who adds that the paintings
were last seen as a pair in 1957.
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$234,995–$351,000 l’erreur
Günther Uecker’s 1965 $4 million–$5.8 million
nail work is one of 15
pieces hailing from the On December 6, Sotheby’s
vaunted Sauter Collection Paris is holding a single-
of Zero and Concrete art owner sale of 35 works from
on offer at Ketterer Kunst the collection of Alain and
in Munich on December 9. Candice Fraiberger. They
Noted patron Ellen Sauter include Jean Dubuffet’s 1963
regularly entertained the oil on canvas, pictured
artists whose works she here, and Jean-Michel
collected, hosting such Basquiat’s Head and
notables as Marcia Hafif, Scapula (1983), which is
Lali Johne, Ben Hübsch, tagged at $5.8 million to
and Stefan Baumkötter. $8.1 million. sothebys.com
CEO Robert Ketterer says,
“This exquisite collection
combines the apparent
opposites of Zero and
Concrete art with Art Deco
objects.” kettererkunst.com
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$20,000–$30,000
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Hindu Earth goddes rom
South India. The sta ue
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17th century, will be ered
in the December 18 s t
Bonhams in San Fra cisco.
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Albert Einstein’s telescope? Alexander McQueen hotograph “span s
Manufactured by the Berlin- enlisted the services of no travel obe ips
based Paul Dörffel company other than London-based
in the late 19th century, designer Shaun Leane,
the 3.25-inch reflecting who for nearly two decade
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telescope is, according to turned McQueen’s fantasi s

Christie’s head of books into reality. On December ,
and manuscripts Sven Sotheby’s New York is
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Becker, the only scientific tendering more than 45

instrument owned by pieces from Leane’s perso al
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$49,000
A handsome eight-volume collection of full first editions
chronicling James Cook’s 18th-century voyages is one of the
many treasures on offer from New York–based Bauman Rare
Books. They were published in London by W. Strahan and
T. Cadell in 1773, 1777, and 1784, and have been leather bound
as a set. baumanrarebooks.com
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A Voice of Reason
$500,000–$700,000
is perhaps not so much to be A letter from Abraham Lincoln to Henry Asbury dated
July 31, 1858, leads the Fine Printed Books and Manuscripts
sale at Christie’s New York on December 5. In anticipation of
a series of debates with Stephen Douglas, against whom he
resting yourself, as to see was running for the Illinois senate seat, Lincoln frames the
celebrated Freeport Question on slavery in the territories.
“Although this letter marks an important moment in
Lincoln’s rise to national prominence,” says Peter Klarnet,
all the other fellows busy working.” senior specialist at the house, “it possesses even stronger
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AFRICA
The wild meets the wonders of modern hospitality at three
stellar new safari lodges. by Bruce Wallin
n i g h t s o n s a f a r i a r e a s t o n i s h i n g ly s i l e n t— such extravagances on safari should never come at the expense of
until they aren’t. When the still of the savanna is shattered by a a true wilderness experience. The finest African lodges manage
shriek, a grumble, or a roar, it can startle even the most seasoned to indulge their guests’ every whim while embracing the unpre-
explorer from slumber. What a relief it is, then, to find your- dictability of their surroundings. Three new lodges in southern
self at such moments in an outsized bed draped with mosquito Africa—from Botswana’s predator-rich Okavango Delta to Zam-
netting and tucked away in a suite with a formal dining room, a bia’s remote Liuwa Plain—are striking that balance in myriad
wine fridge, and two private pools to buffer you from whatever ways. Distinct in setting and style, they make for a delightfully
beasts might be lingering outside. ¶ Comforting as they may be, diverse itinerary—and an eye-opening adventure in the wild. E
WILL BURRARD-LUCAS
S T A R S of S O U T H E R N A F R I C A
THE CLASSIC
Duba Plains
WHERE: Elevated just above the
floodplain in a 190,000-acre
private reserve in Botswana’s
Okavango Delta
WHAT: Five lavishly appointed
suites and the two-bedroom
The exclusive-use residence at Botswana’s Duba Plains Reserve is an epic amalgam of early-20th-
Duba Plains Suite, a private century-style furnishings, formal dining and sitting areas, intimate nooks, palatial bedrooms, and
safari palace all its own
WHY: Africa’s most luxurious
a 150-foot-long deck with plunge pools, exercise bikes, and a fire pit overlooking the floodplain.
new lodge in a prime safari The only thing missing from the suite is a wall—which is why you might find a curious lapwing or
destination, plus the pure fun
of delta crossings in a custom
lark flitting about your living room. ¶ The suite’s design—with acres of canvas covers and flaps that open to the
Land Cruiser elements during the day—ensures an intimate connection to one of the continent’s most exciting ecosystems. Set in the heart of the
WILDLIFE: Elephants, lions, Cape Okavango Delta in northern Botswana, Duba Plains is a 190,000-acre private reserve managed by Dereck and Beverly Joubert’s
buffalo, hippopotamuses, and a Great Plains Conservation. In March the reserve entered the upper echelon of luxury-safari destinations with the debut of the
wide range of waterfowl Duba Plains Suite, the equally elegant five-room Duba Plains Camp, and a main lodge that includes a wine cellar, a library, and a
greatplainsconservation.com media room for reviewing the day’s photographs. (Duba Plains lends guests high-powered Canon 5D cameras with 400 mm lenses
to use on their safaris.)
Thanks largely to the photographs
and films of the Jouberts—who shot
their Relentless Enemies and other
documentaries at the reserve—
Duba Plains is known for its lion-
versus-buffalo battles. Safaris are
appropriately adrenaline inducing,
with walks, helicopter flights, boat
trips, and drives exploring the
watery expanse. In addition to being
an ideal habitat for elephants,
hippopotamuses, and other large
species, the delta delivers
amusement-park-like adventures, in
which custom Land Cruisers helmed
by expert guides navigate deep
channel crossings to reach islands
teeming with wildlife.
Duba Plains’ guides are equally
deft at navigating the needs and
boundaries of their guests. Whether
pursuing a lion on the hunt or
shooing away an avian invader in your
suite, they gradually expand your
comfort zone while immersing you in
the wildness of the Okavango.
OPPOSITE: BRUCE WALLIN
DUBA PLAINS S T A R S of S O U T H E R N A F R I C A
Thanks largely to the photographs and films of the Jouberts—who

shot their Relentless Enemies and other documentaries at the
reserve—Duba Plains is known for its lion-versus-buffalo battles.
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THE WILD CARD
King Lewanika Lodge

WHERE: The only lodge in the
905,000-acre Liuwa Plain
National Park in western Zambia
WHAT: Six tented suites, includ-
ing a two-bedroom family unit,
with high-class-camping interi-
ors and chaise-lounge-equipped says Will Jones, founder of the UK-based
decks overlooking the plain
WHY: Because no one you know
outfitter Journeys by Design ( journeysbydesign.com). The arrival of King Lewanika Lodge,
has been there, and you might which opened in April in the remote Liuwa Plain National Park, might not be the spark that
have the entire park to yourself
WILDLIFE: Hyenas, zebras, chee-
sends the country’s popularity soaring. But for the seasoned African traveler or intrepid first-
tahs, lions, wildcats, wattled timer, this intimate camp on Zambia’s western edge offers a special safari experience in a rarely
cranes, and, from November
to May, the second-largest visited wilderness. ¶ Liuwa Plain itself has enjoyed a renaissance in recent years. Set along the border with Angola, the
wildebeest migration 905,000-acre park was decimated during that country’s decades-long civil war. After the war ended in 2002, the conservation
timeandtideafrica.com organization African Parks took over management of the reserve. It has been working ever since with the Zambian government
116 DECEMBER 2017

and the local Lozi people (whose
King Lewanika originally set aside the
land for protection in the 1880s) to
restore flora and fauna—and, for the
most part, keep visitors out.
Travelers still need to make quite
an effort to reach Liuwa Plain’s first
and only lodge, which is managed by
Zambia’s Time + Tide Norman Carr
Safaris. After a small-craft flight to
the village of Kalabo, a 3-hour game
drive concludes at a camp composed
of six suites flanking an open-air main
lodge. Designed by Silvio Rech and
Lesley Carstens—the South African
duo behind North Island in Sey-
chelles and Time + Tide’s Chinzombo
in South Luangwa National Park—
the contemporary suites feature
recycled composite-wood floors,
basin sinks, and canvas flaps that
roll up to reveal endless vistas of the
yellow-green floodplain.
In exploring the plain, King
Lewanika remains true to Norman
Carr the man, who pioneered walking
safaris in Zambia in the 1950s. Out-
ings offer many perspectives on the
park, from walks with wildebeests—
Africa’s second-largest migration
passes right through camp—to canoe
trips on the spillways in season. Game
drives virtually guarantee up-close
carnivore sightings—following a
mother cheetah on the hunt, catching
a clan of hyenas returning to their
den-bound pups at dusk—that are
rarely shared with other safari vehi-
cles. “The obvious advantage here is
that there are fewer visitors,” Jones
says. “And with fewer visitors, one
gets that greater sense of wilderness
and space, which is an increasingly
hard commodity to find.”
KING LEWANIKA LODGE S T A R S of S O U T H E R N A F R I C A
Game drives virtually guarantee up-close carnivore sightings—

WILL BURRARD-LUCAS
following a mother cheetah on the hunt, catching a clan of hyenas

returning to their den-bound pups at dusk—that are rarely shared
with other safari vehicles.
THE FINISHING TOUCH
andBeyond Matetsi
River Lodge
WHERE: On the Zambezi River in
a 123,500-acre private reserve
in Zimbabwe, about an hour
from Victoria Falls
WHAT: An unapologetically luxu-
rious hotel in the bush, featuring and bumpy, dusty drives can take a toll on
18 suites with private pools plus
a four-bedroom family villa travelers. Though not essential, it is highly recommended to set aside a few days at the end of
WHY: The perfect place to begin your adventure to ease out of the routine. Matetsi River Lodge, an andBeyond resort located
or end a safari, with a range of
activities—Victoria Falls visits, upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, is the ideal bridge between the remote
shopping, river rafting—to com- bush and the real world, a deluxe decompression chamber that can be one of southern Africa’s
plement game drives and cruises
WILDLIFE: Massive elephants, most relaxing—or most exciting—destinations. ¶ Reopened last year after a $10 million rebuild, Matetsi features
giraffes, lions, and crocodiles 18 suites and a four-bedroom family villa set along a soothing stretch of the Zambezi River. Two outdoor dining venues maximize
andbeyond.com the views, with tables staggered along the shore on lawns, decks, and covered patios. The suites—with their proper walls, marble
bathrooms, and private plunge
pools—are more luxury hotel than
rustic safari lodge, but the safari
experience does not disappoint.
Matetsi is the only lodge
in a 123,500-acre reserve that
encompasses nine miles of riverfront,
densely wooded hills, red-clay cliffs,
and open savanna. Many among the
reserve’s species—elephants, giraffes,
troops of baboons, bushbucks,
kudus—forage along the river just
in front of the suites. Several other
animals, from lions to rare river
otters, can be seen on game drives and
boat trips throughout the reserve.
Safari, however, is just one of the
many things to do at Matetsi. About
24 miles downstream from the lodge,
the Zambezi plunges 354 feet into
THIS SPREAD (EXCEPT WATERFALL): DOOK PHOTO
a snaking gorge, creating one of the

planet’s great spectacles. Day trips
to the falls can incorporate activities
both mild (shopping in the town of
Victoria Falls, enjoying high tea at the
Victoria Falls Lodge) and extreme
(bungee jumping or zip-lining across
the gorge). Of course, for those who
want to completely decompress,
Matetsi’s main lodge offers a wine
cellar, a 66-foot-long swimming pool,
and a riverfront massage room.
MATETSI RIVER LODGE S T A R S of S O U T H E R N A F R I C A
The suites—with their proper walls, marble bathrooms, and

private plunge pools—are more luxury hotel than rustic safari
lodge, but the safari experience does not disappoint.
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As he prepares for his fourth Olympic
Games, the world’s most-medaled
snowboarder is hitting his stride
as an arbiter of city style.
By B R U C E WA L L I N
Photography by R O B B R I C E
Styling by L E I L A B A B O I
h o u g h fa m e d f o r h i s e x p l o i ts o n f r o z e n h a l f - p i p e s,
Shaun White is more at home in the city than on the slopes. Raised
in San Diego, the two-time Olympic gold-medal-winning snowboarder
now splits his time between Los Angeles and New York. His urban
upbringing has informed an inimitable sense of style, one that’s more
rock-and-roller (he’s also a guitarist whose former band played at
Lollapalooza) than baggy-pants boarder. The 31-year-old’s varied and
often vibrant wardrobe choices earned him a spot on this year’s Sports
Illustrated Fashionable 50, a list of the sporting world’s best-dressed
denizens. He is also one of the more active entrepreneurs among
athletes, with ventures that have included everything from clothing
lines for Target and Macy’s to his acquisition of the international
music-festival-meets-snowboarding-competition Air + Style. Robb
Report spoke with the trendsetting snowboarder—during a break from
training for the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea—
about his ever-evolving sense of style.
Prada calf-leather-and-shearling
jacket, $5,100, gauge wool
sweater, $920, wool pants,
$780, shell necklace, $850, and
fur belt, $1,050 (prada.com);
Garrett Leight California Optical
Van Buren sunglasses, $365
(garrettleight.com); Rolex Oyster
Perpetual Day-Date 36 yellow-
gold watch, price upon request
(rolex.com); XIV Karats Yellow
Gold Miami link bracelet, price
upon request (xivkarats.com).
“Everyone else
is wearing
beanies and
hoodies, and
I’m in a suit.
I looked
different, and
I remember
enjoying that.”
Shaun White’s Way
Sponsors dictated what you wore

for most of your childhood. How
did you end up becoming a fashion
risk-taker?
I always rode for companies until
about 16. I would just go into the
warehouse and walk through these
industrial hallways full of boxes, and
I’d look at the picture of the shirt on
the box and grab the size. If I could
reach it, it was probably my size. I did
that for years until I started doing the
clothing line with Target. The wild
part was that I was the designer for
Target. Obviously, I was encouraged
to wear the clothes I was making—and
I wanted to because I was making
them—but at that point, I realized,
“Wow, I can wear whatever I want.”
That opened me up to shopping.
At 16, I had a bit of money, and I had
the ability to travel. I was in Japan,
I was in New York, I was in these
crazy places, and I just started buying
the things that I liked. For the first
time ever, I was like, “Well, what
would I wear?”
When did you start developing a taste

for tailored clothing?
Even before the line for Target, my
brother and I had started designing
the White Collection for Burton. Jack-
ets, pants, helmets, boards, boots—the
whole deal. The first boot we did, my
brother took a quilted puff print from
a Chanel bag and put it on the panel
of the snowboard boot. It blew up
right away because nobody had really
done that. So we were inspired by the
high-end brands early on and started
bringing some of those ideas to the “People
snowboarding world.
were asking
me, ‘What
The snowboarding world still isn’t
happened?’
exactly a haven of high fashion.
I was like,
In my early days as a snowboarder,
I would sometimes show up at events ‘Honestly, dude,
in a suit, and people were like, “What I went shopping
the fuck?” It’s a lineup, and everyone on my day off,
else is wearing beanies and hoodies, and I’m super
and I’m in a suit. I looked different, tired. I blew it.’”
and I remember enjoying that and it
encouraging me to embellish my look. Alexander McQueen black
double-felt shearling-collar
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sions because in the world that I come
from—the sports world—you just don’t
see it that often. People don’t realize
that even though I’m in sports in the
mountains, I’ve never once in my life
lived in the mountains. I have a place
in New York, a place in L.A., and that’s
where I spend my time. I’m going to
red-carpet events and things like that,
so I really enjoy dressing it up.
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Any particular brands you prefer? Speaking of music, with your Air
For a while, Saint Laurent was + Style festivals and everything
really speaking to me because it else you have going on, how do
had a mix of high-end. You could you have time to train for another
get suits and things there, but they Olympics?
had a rock-and-roll edge to them. This will be my fourth. I won the
Currently, Burberry is making great first two but didn’t do well in Sochi,
stuff—awesome suits and coats. When and it’s amazing how losing can
I’m in a rush, I get Japanese brands motivate you.
like N. Hoolywood because they fit me There are a lot of things that I’m
perfectly off the rack. To be honest, approaching differently this time
I do all my shopping overseas. If I’m around. Has it gotten easier? A little
not getting fitted by a brand, I do all bit, just because I’m taking the nec-
my stuff overseas. essary steps—like I worked out this
morning. I didn’t work out before.
What are some of your favorite Having an agent, working out, doing
cities for shopping? all that stuff was not cool at all for a
Tokyo, Seoul. Last winter I was in snowboarder. But it’s accepted now,
Korea, and I had 2 days of practice, and technically I am an athlete.
then a day off, and then the qualify- Out of everyone in the gym, I really
ing day of finals. So I did my 2 days need to do these exercises so that I
of practice, then went shopping in can compete.
Seoul, then came back and competed.
I got second at the event, and people York—or at least getting ideas in New HIGH HOPES: You’re also an accomplished com-
were asking me, “What happened?” York. And Sydney’s got a pretty good White—shown here petitor in skateboarding, which
I was like, “Honestly, dude, I went take on things right now. They have at the Turin Olympics is becoming an Olympic sport in
shopping on my day off, and I’m some really cool bands coming out in 2006—is hoping to Tokyo in 2020.
super tired. I blew it. I’ll take it more of Australia like Tame Impala, and I take home his third After Korea, I think I’m going to
seriously next time.” always feel like the music influences gold medal this winter drop everything and try to make the
I also love shopping in New the local style in those areas. in PyeongChang. skateboarding team.
Stella McCartney
tiger-print mohair
Kristoff jumper, $1,540
(stellamccartney
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California Optical Van
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hile not as absolute as the
extinction of the dinosaurs, mod-
ern sedans are rapidly becom-
ing withered branches on the
automotive evolutionary chart.
Replacing them as the next class
of vehicle to rule the earth is the
SUV, a design more adaptable to
a new set of challenges faced by
today’s road warriors. Situations
that find even the most commodious sedan coming up
short are better met by more versatile vehicles; thus,
the Age of the SUV is upon us. What crawled out of the
mud a half-century ago as a truck has evolved into a
high-performance conveyance of the most opulent kind.
This metamorphosis was inevitable. Even Lambor-
ghini and Rolls-Royce will soon have SUVs fattening
their bottom lines while satisfying customer demand
for performance and luxury, whatever the terrain. Not
that many of these vehicles will ever turn a wheel in off-
road anger: It’s enough for most owners simply to know
they can.
To test the mettle of seven of the most interesting
SUVs for 2018, our editorial team and a group of readers
convened in Las Vegas this fall. Our home base was Aria
Resort & Casino, offering impeccable accommodations
and ample space for staging of our motorized stars.
From there, led by our Las Vegas Metropolitan Police
Department motorcycle escorts, we cruised the boule-
vard, hopped onto the highway, and rolled into Red Rock
Canyon National Conservation Area. Just 20 minutes—
yet geologic periods—away from Sin City, the vista of
Red Rock encompasses
nearly 200,000 acres in
the Mojave Desert and
features a 13-mile scenic
drive on roads that
snake through a Tech-
nicolor landscape of
The first annual sheer cliffs and plunging
Robb Report canyons. The road was
SUV of the Year clear, allowing us to
better compare and con-
competition trast each SUV. While
recognizes the most driving was done
automotive on the asphalt, we occa-
industry’s sionally detoured into WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS…
the dirt, where the grit Has a lot to do with food—a fact aptly
fastest-growing
and gravel gave a taste of demonstrated by our hosts at Aria, who
segment. the more authentic uses feted us at chef Michael Mina’s Bardot
The Rocky
Brasserie and Sage restaurants for two
to which each of these
memorable evenings. Mina, who was one of
machines might be put.
our 16 SUV of the Year judges, turns out to
Our 16 guests from
be a bit of a car enthusiast himself, as well
RR1 (Robb Report’s
as one of the most talented and agreeable
membership club)
Road to
chefs on the planet. —R.R.
served as proverbial
guinea pigs in this effort
to evaluate the high end of this robust class of automo-
biles. We’ve included SUVs in our Car of the Year events,
but in that context, even the most deserving SUV faces
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an uphill battle against exotic supercars and elaborately
appointed sedans. With a level playing field, we decided,
we could more honestly assess each machine. And so, we
earnestly set about selecting the first Robb Report SUV of
the Year. —Robert Ross
SUV
Bentley
of the
YEAR
No.1
Bentayga
aving garnered nine out of 16 possible votes for SUV of the Year, Bentley’s Bentayga was a runaway
winner. The landslide could be easily dismissed as a by-product of our big blue beast’s not-insignificant
price—between $50,000 and $140,000 more than any other high-end SUV yet on the market. But there’s
more at play, starting with a lavish fit and finish and features that set any Bentley apart from most
other luxury marques. Its powerful W-12 engine, punctuated by emphatic thrust, confers a grandeur
unmatched by any V-8. “This car rocks my world,” confessed Gigi Barto, whose family garage harbors
machines as exciting as a recent Ferrari and as ancient as a Bugatti Type 51 racer. “I definitely need this
car.” Marla Lefton expressed an even more urgent desire, exclaiming, “I’d sell my husband for this SUV!”
Having experienced the Bentayga (on other excursions) in sand dunes and on obstacle courses,
this writer can vouch for the fact that the vehicle possesses bona fide off-road credentials. Never mind
that few buyers will ever get a Bentayga off a paved road—or, for that matter, off their dealer’s lot for anything near its base
MSRP. Once loaded with accoutrements befitting a British flagship—including the available $174,000 dash-mounted Breitling
tourbillon—Bentley’s brute can easily pin the needle north of $350,000. Which is why the Bentley seemed particularly appro-
priate for our drive from Los Angeles to Las Vegas and back—an expression of “high rolling” in the literal sense. Reflecting on
the prototypical Bentayga owner, chef Michael Mina asked, “What does this say about its owner? A true boss.” Whether one
owns a desert gold mine with shafts or one with a sea of slot machines, the Bentley Bentayga clearly hits the jackpot as Robb
Report’s SUV of the Year. —Robert Ross
y
ENGINE: 6-liter twin-turbo W-12
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic
POWER: 600 bhp
TORQUE: 664 ft lbs
ZERO TO 60 MPH: 4 seconds
TOP SPEED: 187 mph
CURB WEIGHT: 5,379 lbs
BASE MSRP: $229,100
“Get the defibrillator! My heart

has stopped. . . . I loved the car!”
—Susan Frazier
Macan Turbo
with Performance SUV
Package
Porsche No.2
of the
YEAR
o call the porsche Macan Turbo with

Performance Package an SUV is certainly a
stretch—and not because of its more compact
comportment compared to the rest of our
competitive field. Sure, in a class picture it
would be the student sent to the front so as
not to be dwarfed by the big kids, but this
cutting-edge crossover stands head and
shoulders above peers when it comes to
performance. Once behind the wheel, where
I found myself while traveling from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, I
discovered that the turbocharged Macan is really a Porsche 911 on
growth hormone—a racer with room for toys.
“The Turbo’s performance is second to none,” says celebrated
chef Michael Mina, one of our SUV of the Year judges. “It was the
best drive of the day.” The smaller sibling to Porsche’s Cayenne, the
ENGINE: 3.6-liter twin-turbo V-6
all-wheel-drive Macan Turbo left the other SUVs in the dust when
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed PDK automatic
we took it off-road at Red Rock Canyon. No surprise, as its maneu-
POWER: 440 hp
verability and handling are enhanced by Porsche Traction Manage-
TORQUE: 442 ft lbs
ment and Porsche Active Suspension Management systems, as well
as the optional $9,000 carbon-ceramic brake package worn by our ZERO TO 60 MPH: 4.2 seconds
example. Already a fan of the German marque, fellow driver Zane TOP SPEED: 169 mph
Edwards was duly impressed: “Porsche is doing everything right, CURB WEIGHT: 4,244 lbs
and the Macan is no exception.” —Viju Mathew BASE MSRP: $87,700
“Damn hot.” —Craig Barto
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he preferred suv of the horsey crowd,
landed gentry, and elite shotgunners has been
around in various incarnations for nearly
half a century. Now, Land Rover’s flagship
goes to the fitness club and comes out as the
Dynamic, a more precision-focused version
developed by Special Vehicle Operations, the
performance division within Jaguar Land
Rover lately responsible for some pretty
neat machines. This big Rover wants for
nothing, combining off-road capability with a tight chassis and a
spine-tingling, supercharged V-8 engine. Car of the Year regular
Michael Ingram called it “the best-handling off-road SUV that we
drove.” Inside, the capacious, coddling cabin rivals the interior of
any premium sedan for comfort, amenities, and artisanship. The
24-way adjustable seats upholstered in diamond-quilted leather and
the suede-cloth headliner in ebony challenge one to imagine this
SUV taking its owner anywhere but the bank—or the cleaners. “Tell ENGINE: 5-liter supercharged V-8
me where I can get a discount coupon for this car!,” judge Marla TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic
Lefton entreated. POWER: 557 hp
Owners like their Range Rovers for many reasons, not least TORQUE: 516 ft lbs
of which is that until recently it was impossible to be seen with a ZERO TO 60 MPH: 5.1 seconds
more expensive SUV. But, as the saying goes, “Build it and they will TOP SPEED: 130 mph
come.” So we’re likely to see an even more opulent Range Rover as CURB WEIGHT: 5,505 lbs
the competition moves the needle—and prices—ever higher. BASE MSRP: $177,200
—Robert Ross
“Get outta my way, I’m King of the

Road.” —Lu Riseman
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his writer’s favorite pick was the BMW for the sim-
ple reason that it lives up to the sport in SUV while deliv-
ering sufficient utility to be worthy of the name. Not too
big and not too small, the X5 M balances all the character-
istics that make it a practical conveyance while remaining
an uncompromising performance machine in the spirit of
every BMW with an M appended to the model name. My
driving partner, Zane Edwards, called the M “a four-door
sports car with room for the golf clubs. The Ultimate
Driving SUV.” Part of this BMW’s goodness is its twin-
turbo V-8 engine, a staple in many of the marque’s bigger machines. BMWs are
typically more about driving dynamics and sporting performance than pure lux-
ury, and the X5 M is no exception. There’s ample comfort and plenty of leather,
but these are presented in a way that seems to say, “Business before pleasure,
and BMW’s business is all about driving.” Spooling up the turbos and flicking off
paddle shifts reveal that this SUV was developed on the track—and on whatever
simulated lunar terrain BMW engineers subject their designs to in sorting out
off-road attributes. Although the X5 M acquitted itself capably on some truly
awful unpaved surfaces, I found myself wanting to throttle the dickens out of
this SUV whenever the opportunity presented itself. —Robert Ross
ENGINE: 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic
POWER: 567 hp
TORQUE: 553 ft lbs
ZERO TO 60 MPH: 4 seconds
TOP SPEED: 155 mph (limited)
CURB WEIGHT: 5,260 lbs
BASE MSRP: $100,700
“A perfect fusion of an SUV and a German

sports car.” —Michael Ingram
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No.5
GLS 63
Mercedes-AMG or what seems like an eternity, the

Mercedes-Benz S Class has represented the
gold standard of full-size luxury sedans,
outselling every other European marque.
But what if Mercedes-Benz drivers clam-
ored for an S-Class disguised as an SUV?
The GLS Series is just that—a high-riding,
Bahn-storming German juggernaut that can
barrel down the Vegas Strip with the urgency
of a gangster’s getaway car thanks to its hand-
built AMG engine that doubles as a work of fine art when not under-
way. Parked next to others of its ilk, the GLS 63 is a big SUV and, in
AMG guise, has the look of a bodybuilder in a well-tailored suit.
Unlike other luxury SUVs, the GLS 63 has three rows of seats
and can accommodate seven adult passengers. Zane Edwards called
it “the almost-perfect seven-passenger vehicle.” Meanwhile, Cary
Lefton mused, “Makes me want to have a young family again.” (Bet- ENGINE: 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8
ter not share that with Mrs. Lefton.) Despite its size, and the fact TRANSMISSION: 7-speed automatic
that no one will mistake the road manners of the GLS 63 for those POWER: 577 hp
of a Mercedes-Benz SL, it is possible to toss Mercedes’s biggest SUV TORQUE: 561 ft lbs
into curves, working the paddle shifters to advantage and exploiting ZERO TO 60 MPH: 4.5 seconds
the rear-biased, all-wheel-drive system that favors handling dynam- TOP SPEED: 168 mph
ics when a driver gets into a sporting mood. The GLS 63 dispels any CURB WEIGHT: 5,754 lbs
notion that hauling the brood and enjoying the ride are mutually BASE MSRP: $124,100
exclusive concepts. —Robert Ross
“Found my Zen moment, at peace

with the road.” —Marla Lefton
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f we compared the SUV of the Year
candidates based solely on brute force, the
2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk would
be not merely the lone gun in a knife fight
but a cruise missile. Such muscle is to be
expected from a beast with the same heart
found in the Dodge Challenger and Char-
ger SRT Hellcats—a 707 hp, supercharged
V-8 developed by the Street and Racing
Technology (SRT) engineering team at Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles. “It’s a Jeep with a monster lurking under
the hood,” says Zane Edwards. “The engine and exhaust notes are
truly addictive.” The power train’s soundtrack also resonated with
judge Gigi Barto, who referred to it as “nice and throaty.” For Barto,
the Trackhawk was also part time machine: “I feel like a teenager
driving it!,” she exclaimed.
Admittedly, the majority of SUVs we gathered together have a
greater chance of getting dirty from forays to the farmers market, ENGINE: 6.2-liter supercharged V-8
toppled macchiatos, or rambunctious toddlers than rugged terrain. TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic
Not the Trackhawk. With five dynamic driving modes—including POWER: 707 hp
one to tow and another for snow—rough play is in its DNA. Those TORQUE: 645 ft lbs
looking for more flash than dash, however, should turn elsewhere. ZERO TO 60 MPH: 3.5 seconds
While the Trackhawk’s interior aesthetic and appointments are TOP SPEED: 180 mph
downright debonair compared to the rest of the Jeep gene pool, it CURB WEIGHT: 5,363 lbs
still needs some refinements to acquire its country-club credentials. BASE MSRP: $86,995
But really, where’s the sport in that? —Viju Mathew
“The muscle car of SUVs.”

—Michael Mina
SUV
of the
YEAR
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No.7
XC90 T8 Excellence
grew up bouncing around—sans seat
belt—in the back of my family’s Volvo station
Volvo
wagon, circa 1970s, and so have memory-
laden love for the Swedish marque. That’s
why it was a pleasant surprise when one of
its models made it into our exclusive SUV
lineup. After all, Volvo is usually associated
with reliable utility rather than luxury. That
soon may change, thanks to the XC90 T8
Excellence—an entry that, for the most part, lives up to its name.
Perhaps more than any other SUV in the contest, the XC90
T8 Excellence—the only hybrid in our automotive mix—had to be
judged when seated at the back, as that experience is the vehicle’s
raison d’être. To refine the ride, the front-seat configuration is
mirrored at the rear, which limits carrying capacity to only four
ENGINE: Twin-engine; plug-in hybrid
passengers and ensures extra room for a host of creature comforts.
electric with turbo and supercharged
“Between the Champagne cooler, rocking sound system, and mas-
saging leather seats, the Excellence makes you feel like you are in a inline-4 gasoline
private club,” says judge Michael Ingram. His wife, Allison Ingram, TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic
was equally enamored: “The Volvo was the big surprise of the day POWER: 400 hp
for me! You can have a party on the way to the party in this bad boy.” TORQUE: 472 ft lbs
But integrated beverage chiller (with crystal stemware), ZERO TO 60 MPH: 5.3 seconds
19-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, dual touchscreen info- TOP SPEED: 132 mph (limited)
tainment displays, and Orrefors crystal gear shift aside, some partic- CURB WEIGHT: 5,159 lbs
ipants remained a bit more apathetic, dismissing the conveyance as BASE MSRP: $104,900
“conservative” and “safe.” In our opinion, however, such descriptors
remain Volvo’s badge of distinction. —Viju Mathew
“Move over Rover, there’s a new
kid on the block.”
— Allison Ingram
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only six built from 1964 to 1965 About 562 were made, and of these, powered by a 4.7-liter (or optional
and each powered by a 4.7-liter V-8 36 “R” models were constructed 5.4- or 5.9-liter) V-8 engine from the
engine. Yet Shelby flirted with a for racing. During development, a Carroll Shelby Engine Company, each TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Last-in-series VINs are available only with
secret weapon, fitting the CSX 2286 17-year-old shop mechanic named car is fabricated by original team
the purchase of all three cars.
with a 7-liter big block before finally Jim Marietta fitted one example with members and their assistants working
to :
The Insatiable
Explorer
Extreme
sta rti ng at
$110 million
Part of the allure a expedition
Base Camp
s t abil
ability to use it as a home
se literal jumping-off point—for
overwater and underwater explo- High-concept,
ration in the areas you drop anchor. one-of-a-kind,
This spectacular gift for the Ultimate 251-foot explorer
Gift Guide not only comes with a superyacht
beautiful, well-thought-out adventure designed by New
yacht, but for Robb Report readers York–based Gill
only, the recipient of this gift will also Schmid Design,
receive complimentary custom tender to be built by
designs. And this for a vessel that Dörries Yachts of
can house several tenders—a fleet of Germany.
tenders, if you will.
The design of the superyacht, Custom tender
named Mystique, includes stowage designs specific
space for an Icon aircraft, a Triton to the recipient.
submersible, a sailing catamaran,
an Interceptor tender, and personal
watercraft such as Jet Skis, a dive
boat, a limo tender, and an additional
luxury tender—perhaps the one
designed just for the gift's recip-
ient. If on-the-water exploration
and transportation are not enough,
Mystique is also designed with a
helipad and a fully enclosed helicop-
ter garage, both of which can adapt to
large helicopters. The helipad deck
can even be converted into a half-size
basketball court.
Onboard diversions and amenities
include a double-height beach club,
where guests can enjoy the water at
sea level, and a guest gym and spa
that overlook the large—and
sinkable—swimming pool. The pool
deck also comes complete with
loungeers, umbrellas, and cabanas—
think poolside
p Miami or Saint Tro-
pez. A couple of Jacuzzis will relax
guests after a game of one-on-one or
a mach hine workout, or perhaps just
beforee their massage in the spa.
Myystique’s design anticipates
flexibility, sustainability, and
explorration—“traveling to the fur-
thest corners
c of the world in true
luxuryy,” designer Veronika Schmid
says. A steel hull and aluminum-alloy
supersstructure will be built to Ice
Class certification.
c The yacht accom-
modattes 12 guests within an owner’s
suite with
w private outdoor deck and
six gueest suites. Space for 25 crew
members means that the guests’ every
need wwill be tended to.
“Thhe layout allows for continuous
transfoormation of outdoor and indoor
spacess,” Schmid explains. “The open
decks can be used for tender and heli-
copterr storage or be transformed into
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large outdoor lounge or party spaces,
featuring a sinkable pool and suffi-
cient open space for a large deejay
and dance stage. This adaptability is
part of what contributes to this vessel
being so ideal for the charter market.”
Other flexible spaces include a beach
club area that doubles as a tender
garage, a pool area that doubles as
the tender storage, and a helicopter
landing area that serves as a dance
floor or sports court.
Even culinary exploration is
thoughtfully incorporated into the
design with its sustainable “ocean
farm.” The yacht’s solar panels help
support hydroponic gardens, fish
storage, and growing tanks. Addition-
ally, Schmid says, “Food labs with
adjacent test kitchens and chef tables
offer a completely new dining expe-
rience onboard.” Presumably, one or
more of the 25 crew will be a chef and
sous chef who will prepare gourmet
cuisine to each guest’s desires and
dietary needs.
Dining onboard can take place in
any of several dining areas, includ-
ing a 12-seat dining table aft on the
deck above the swimming pool and
adjacent to one of the hot tubs, with
a full view of polar ice caps, tropical
beaches, or whatever scenery the far
reaches may deliver that day.
When asked who might be the
perfect recipient of a gift such as this,
Schmid replies, “The world traveler
not limited by space or location.
Someone with an extreme and
adventurous lifestyle who loves to
entertain new ideas, new friends, and
new destinations and—above all—new
experiences.” —danielle cutler
Gill Schmid Design, vschmid@

gillschmiddesign.com, 917.225.0562,
gillschmiddesign com
gillschmiddesign.com
TERMS AND C ONDITIONS

The build time for Mystique is about 3 years.
y
The offer for complimentaryy Gill Schmid
custom tender design
sign plans is valid through
the end of 2018.
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The Landlubber
with Sea Legs
starting at
$40 million
Turf
and
Surf
The azure waters of the walls of glass overlook the private beach, 250-slip
Sea of Cortez are just steps sea and Sierra de la Laguna marina, and Robert Trent
away from this glass-encased, mountain range, creating a Jones II–designed 18-hole
10,000-square-foot Four natural transition between golf course. Residents can
Seasons Private Beachfront indoors and outdoors. move into the villa as early as
Yacht Villa in Los Cabos. Though a one-of-a-kind the first quarter of 2019.
Designed by Guerin Glass beachfront villa is tempting —Rebekah Bell
A 10,000-square- Architects to maximize the on its own, what makes this
foot private villa sun-drenched seaside loca- gift truly stand out is the Costa Palmas, info@costa
at Four Seasons tion, the customizable home private yacht, 100-foot dock, palmas.com, 800.917.9115,
Los Cabos at calls for a gourmet outdoor and captain’s quarters in costapalmas.com
Costa Palmas. kitchen, swimming pools, and the backyard—all included
direct access to the sugary in the home’s price and
A private beachfront. The layout ideal for those who crave TERMS AND CONDITIONS
yacht, 100- features six to seven en suite the open seas. The recipient The purchase of the villa with
foot dock, and bedrooms with private out- will also enjoy an exclusive, yacht is subject to the project
yacht captain’s door decks, a sunken living invitation-only membership documents the recipient will be
quarters. room, and a formal dining to the Costa Palmas Beach & required to execute, including
room—plus, the architec- Yacht Club. but not limited to sales contract,
An exclusive, construction contract, and
ture firm will work with the The villa will be located
invitation-only related addenda. The exact price
recipient to create a bespoke within the 1,000-acre resort will vary based on final specifi-
beach-and-yacht
abode that matches his or her community of Costa Palmas, cations for both villa and yacht.
club membership.
preferences. Floor-to-ceiling which includes a 2-mile
Surrounded by the lush greenery
and bamboo forests of Bali’s central
highlands, John Hardy’s sprawling
jewelry workshop is a sort of utopia
for its 700 artisans and employees, with the design team and artists.
where much of the food that is served After gaining a deeper appreciation
at the communal lunch table is grown for the possibilities of the various
on-site and where endless windows jewelry-making techniques, the recip p-
and open-air spaces immerse you in ient will again meet with the design
nature, even indoors. That Balinese team to collaborate on a unique piecee.
spirit is imbued in the brand’s jew- From a simple woven bracelet to
elry, which is instantly recognizable solid-gold bangles, a gem-encrusted
for its unique textures, surfaces, and necklace to a statement ring—the
flexible forms that feel smooth on possibilities are limitless.
the skin. The company maintains its The experience is enhanced by
distinct sensibility through tradi- a 2-night stay at the nearby Como
tional skills that include hammering Uma Ubud hotel, surrounded by rice
to: metal surfaces (a technique known in paddies and rich cultural sites wheree
The Master Balinese as palu), hand-weaving gold visitors can tour centuries-old palacees
of Craft chains, and hand-carving animals and temples and shop local markets
starting at and shapes. The recipient of this gift that celebrate the country’s rich
$2,000 will have an opportunity to learn heritage of artisanship.
these approaches firsthand in the —jill newman
first Ubud edition of John Hardy’s
Crown
Artisan in Residence Workshop John Hardy, Trisna Dewi,
Masterclass, where he or she will trisna.dewi@johnhardy.com
work alongside the company’s crafts-
people to create his or her own piece TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Jewel of jewelry. The intimate experience

will include an exclusive behind-
the-scenes workshop tour and lunch
Price will depend upon the gemstones and
complexity of the jewelry design. Offer valid
through December 2018.
A visit to John
Hardy’s Balinese
workshops to
learn traditional
artisan
techniques.
Collaboration
with the design
team and
craftspeople on a
bespoke jewelry
piece.
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sta rti ng at
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While plenty of cruise lines cany and diving excursions in
bill their ships as floating Belize to exclusive access to
hotels, few truly live up to events like the Palio di Siena
such lofty claims. Ritz- and Cayman Cookout.
Carlton, however, is charting The experience aboard
luxurious new territory with Ritz-Carlton’s 626-foot yacht
its nascent Yacht Collection, will be equally one of a kind,
a trio of lavish liners that will with private dinners crafted
soon bring the hospitality by chef Sven Elverfeld of
brand’s signature white- Germany’s Michelin three-
glove service and unrivaled star Aqua and signature cock-
amenities to the high seas. tails mixed by Bob Peters of
For one Robb Report reader, the Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte’s
the long-awaited union of Punch Room. Passengers
five-star hotels and oceango- will also have their run of
ing adventure will come with the Ritz-Carlton Spa, three
the ultimate in exclusivity, as swimming pools, a pleasure
Ritz-Carlton offers the rare cruiser, and 149 suites, the
opportunity to charter its most lavish of which will be
first-ever yacht on a bespoke the two 1,883-square-foot
5-night itinerary. penthouse suites (with their
Aided by Ritz-Carlton’s own private plunge pools)—
yacht concierge, the recipient no doubt reserved for the
of this gift will be able to lucky Robb Report reader
personalize virtually every who sails away with this
aspect of his or her journey, spectacular gift.
—jackie caradonio
A customized
5-night charter of Ritz-Carlton Yacht
the Ritz-Carlton Collection, Douglas Prothero,
Yacht Collection’s douglas.prothero@ritz
first-ever luxury -carltonyachtcollection.com,
vessel. ritzcarlton.com
TERMS AND C ONDITIONS

Travel dates subject to availability.
Must be booked by May 2018 for
travel in 2020.
to:
The Clock
Watcher
price:
$293,000
“Louis Moinet was a very

mysterious man,” says
Jean-Marie Schaller, who
15 years ago started making
watches under the name
of the talented early-19th-
century watchmaker. “In our
research over these 15 years
we have found some great
achievements including the
chronograph and a number of
clocks, including the one in
the White House.”
In the last years of James
Madison’s presidency, efforts elements of this clock for
were under way to refurbish a Robb Report reader. The
the White House in Wash- watch will be based on the
ington, D.C., which had been brand’s twin-tourbillon
burned by the British in the Sideralis model, with a
War of 1812. A number of special alteration of its
items were purchased in central, partially rotating
Paris, including an ornate dial. A micro-painting of the
table clock in gilt bronze presidential heads on Mount
made by Louis Moinet that Rushmore will occupy this
was probably delivered and space, backed by an aventu-
shipped to the United States rine sky. A moon will rotate
in 1817. The clock is com- through an aperture. The
posed of a classical sculpture bezel, case flanks, and lugs
of a robed Minerva, the will be decorated in engraved
Roman goddess of wisdom motifs taken directly from the
and magic, who is helmeted White House clock.
and seated behind a shield A one-of-a-kind “I believe rose gold is the
that frames the clock dial double-tourbillon most attractive material for
with a chap
chapter ring in white Louis Moinet the watch,” says Schaller,
en mel. For many ny yyears the wristwatch “but the client can choose
ock was a fixture in thehe based on an 1817 another material as well as
Blue Room on the first floor table clock that direct the engraving. Our
t e White House. It now currently sits in engraver is extremely tal-
resi es in the entry hall. the White House ented and can easily execute
ouis Moinet will con- entry hall. drawings based on the cus-
stru t a special one-of-a-kind tomer’s wishes.”
timepiece that re-creates The opportunity —James D. Malcolmson
to customize
much of the Louis Moinet, 561.212.6812,
timepiece’s louismoinet.com
intricate
en i g in TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Delivery of the timepiece will
consultati wi with
occur 12 to 24 months after the
i Moinet i iti l consultation.
initial lt ti P
Price
i may vary
O Jean-Marie depending on materials, degree of
dep
Schaller. cusstomization, and exchange rate.
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to:
he Mannerly
Motorist
Seat
starting at
$85,000
of Style
When Enzo Ferrari devel- Rolls-Royce owner who
oped his first automobile, he desires a customized interior.
commissioned the Connol- It has perhaps the world’s
lys to create the upholstery most extensive archives of
because the British family original leather swatches to
was firmly established as identify upholstery from the
the world’s best source for top marques’ models, dating
bespoke leather car uphol- back to the beginning of the
stery. That tradition has motoring industry.
been upheld by fourth gen- Today, Connolly is under
eration Jonathan Connolly, the careful stewardship of
who continues to work with Isabel Ettedgui, who has
Ferrari on bespoke com- owned the brand for 20 years
missions and this year is and last year opened a Con-
making the upholstery for the nolly townhouse in London’ss
marque’s 70th-anniversary Mayfair district that presen
limited-series car. For this a growing selection of prod-
model, he says, Ferrari ucts, including ready-to- r
requested leather used in a items, car coats, and homee A chance to work
1950s automobile. accessories. “People are with Jonathan
Connolly’s unique interi- attached to this brand,” Connolly
ors have graced the seats of says. “Some have known it to create
classic Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, for generations, and they bespoke leather
and Aston Martin models and love the heritage.” upholstery for
are often commissioned for Ettedgui wants to share your classic or
new editions like the Jaguar the Connolly world with the new automobile.
E-Type. “Our clients prefer recipient of this gift, who will
the feel and aroma of bespoke meet with Jonathan Connolly Three-piece
hand-tanned leather,” says to collaborate on bespoke set of bespoke
Jonathan, who manages the leather upholstery, selecting Connolly luggage
company’s leather-finishing the specific type of leather that can be
workshop outside London. and color for his or her new designed to fit
Established in 1878 for the or vintage automobile. “If you into the trunk of gift will be completed with
making of leather carriage have a classic car,” Connolly your automobile. customized driving accesso-
TOP: ANDREA GIOVANELLI/LAPRESSE /FERRARI
seats, Connolly grew with the says, “we could re-create the ries, and the recipient will
Driving
automotive industry and is original leather upholstery be ready to hit the road in
accessories:
esteemed in the classic-car for that model or make a new authentic style.
leather gloves,
collector community. Its version from a range of colors —Jill Newman
an automotive
customers run the gamut, and grains, or develop your
tool kit designed
from one refurbishing a 1950s own custom color.” After Connolly, Isabel Ettedgui,
by Sebastian
Aston Martin DB and seeking the tête-à-tête, the recipient ie@connollyengland.com,
Conran, and a
the original leather to a new will visit the firm’s London +44.20.7952.6708, connolly
custom-made
townhouse to commission england.com
plaid driving
a three-piece set of luggage
blanket with your
that can be made in the same D C ONDITIONS
family crest,
leather as the car upholstery Offer is good through
monogram, or December 2018.
and designed to fit snugly in
car colors.
the automobile’s trunk. The
accommodatio i o of left) f a y of
to: ty m exclusi ot e-of-a-kin wel that
The Courtly y wil b spe visit- dessert —Vi Mathe
Commuter t Rolls-Royc ea
starting at quarte i Goodwoo fo ls-Royc Mo r
$610,000 consultati t compa ’s on mark.rooney
Be e tto ensure @rolls-roycemotorcarsna.com,
that the car is tailored to the 201.307.4370, rolls-roycemotor
recipient’s taste—including carsna.com
the option of commissioned
art for its innovative dash- TERMS AND CONDITIONS
board gallery. Also on the Offer valid through March 31,
menu is lunch with Rolls- 2018. Price does not include
There are few material in automotive history—the Royce’s head of design, Giles taxes and fees. Purchase of the
A 2018 Bespoke package will be conducted
manifestations of success, Phantom. In its 92-year exis- Taylor (below, right), and
Phantom VIII. through the recipient’s local Rolls-
prominence, and power more tence, the Phantom has been a private dinner with CEO
Royce dealer.
potent than a Rolls-Royce revised only eight times, with Round-trip travel Torsten Müller-Ötvös (below,
automobile. After all, it the latest version revealed to Rolls-Royce’s
wasn’t long after 26-year-old this past July. headquarters
car dealer Charles Rolls met To help commemorate the in Goodwood,
42-year-old engineer Henry new Phantom VIII, Rolls- England, to
Royce, in 1904, that their Royce is offering one reader customize your
collaboration resulted in the opportunity to gift true car and dine with
what would become the ride automotive art with the Robb the marque’s
of royalty. Report Rolls-Royce Spirit of head of design
One car configuration, Ecstasy Experience. Along and CEO.
which debuted in 1925, has with ownership of a new,
been the flagship of the customized Phantom VIII, Two nights’
British marque’s rarefied the package features first- accommodation
field and maintains the class, round-trip air travel for in a top London
longest-running model name two to London and 2 nights’ hotel.
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Bespoke
to:
The Art
Bronze
Aficionado For one discerning Robb
price: Report reader, Michele Oka
Doner has offered to create
$125,000
Interior Life II, a life-size
gilded-bronze sculpture
based on the physique of the
gift recipient. This special
Few artists have taken such one-of-a-kind commission
a ritualized approach to life also includes a private con-
as Michele Oka Doner, whose sultation and lunch with the teri L e II, a
SoHo studio is filled with artist at her New York City fe-siz gilded-
works inspired by nature studio, as well as a signed onze sculpture
and created in honor of it: copy of her newly released t rec pient.
homages to the layers of book Everything Is Alive.
nacre that give pearls their “Within the pictured udi vis
luster, to trees felled by a work, titled Interior Life, artist
storm, and to the tiny trea- there is a wooden object, chel O a
sures encountered during a resembling a heart, that has ne t ma ake
walk on the beach. been placed on the ridge bod cast.
The artist has worked in where the torso and legs
nc ith
myriad media—from glass and come together,” explains Oka
Don at
terra-cotta to bronze and pre- Doner. The object can be
N o
cious metals—to create works viewed through the openings
studio dur n
ranging from delicate pieces on either side of the figure,
f
of fine jewelry to fireplace and removed and returned
consultati n.
tools in the form of twigs, as one desires. Interior Life
serving trays resembling bark II will also contain a hidden
stripped from a tree, and even element. “Until I meet the
a collection of crystal bowls subject of the sculpture,” she
that rest on coral-form nests says, “that aspect of the work
for Steuben. will remain unknown.”
Oka Doner is best known, —Angela M. H. Schuster
however, for her monumental
public projects, among them Michele Oka Doner Studio,
A Walk on the Beach, a walk- info@micheleokadoner.com,
way that graces the north micheleokadoner.com
terminal of the Miami Inter-
national Airport. The work TERMS AND CONDITIONS
features some 9,000 unique Interior Life II will take 3 to 4
cast-bronze elements—in months to complete once the
the form of saltwater plants measurements of the subject have
been made.
and marine organisms—and
smatterings of mother-of-
pearl, inset in a dark-gray
terrazzo. A mile and a quarter
in length, A Walk on the Beach
is among the largest artworks
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An unexpected combination
of 1970s California youth
culture and refined French
equestrianism, Hermès’s
take on the skateboard is as
whimsical as it is luxurious.
Handcrafted in the house’s
French Sur-Mesure atelier,
the board’s maple deck
features a mandala-esque
pattern of Hermès’s signature
bridles. Printed using a spe-
cial sublimation technique,
the bridles’ bright pigments
will remain in place for years
to come—even if the recipient
is brave enough to take it out
for a spin or two.
Available as both a short-
board and a longboard, the
skateboard makes the ideal
gift for the art-savvy adren-
aline junkie in your life. And
since it is made in the same
workshop where all of Her-
mès’s special orders are com-
pleted, the design of the deck,
wheels, and hardware can be
customized to suit the par-
ticular tastes of the recipient.
Moreover, the vibrant, slightly
psychedelic design dreamed
up by Hermès artistic director
Henri d’Origny is sure to
make a stylish statement in
just about any space.
—Phoebe Neuman
Hermès, hermes.com; can be

ordered at Hermès boutiques
throughout the United States
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The Spike Aerospace S-512 “You’ll have a panoramic 3.3 hours and Los Angeles to
Supersonic Jet will be more to: view of whatever is outside, Tokyo in 5.17 hours.
than fast: Its projected as if you were standing on a Spike has begun test-
cruising speed is Mach 1.6,
The Jet-Setter beach,” says Vik Kachoria, the flying scaled-down, subsonic
pric e:
or 1,100 mph, which, accor president and CEO of Spike drone versions of the aircraft.
ing to the company, is 450 $100 million Aerospace, which is based It expects the full-size, full-
mph faster than any other outside of Boston. “From left speed S-512 to enter service
civilian aircraft. to right, you’ll have a view of in 2023, after the required
The boom it produces the full horizon.” The screens certifications from the FAA
when it breaks the sound bar- will be able to display movies and international aviation
rier will be more like a whim- or other presentations from authorities. The early adopt-
r by the time it reaches a laptop. Kachoria notes that ers, says Kachoria, “will be
the ground—quiet enough to the windowless design will the first on their block—or
allow for travel at supersonic also make the cabin quieter. in their country—to own the
speeds over land masses The cabin will accom- world’s fastest jet.”
with sound restrictions. B modate 18 passengers in a —Larry Bean
perhaps more impressive variety of configurations,
than the aircraft’s speed or including a bedroom if Spike Aerospace, 617.338.1400,
und will be the “view” desired, although the flight spikeaerospace.com
from inside. High-definition times might be too short to
reens will run the entire need one. The S-512 will have
length of the windowless a range of 7,135 miles; when TERMS AND C ONDITIONS
cabin walls, displaying vide flying at supersonic speeds, The company is accepting
refundable deposits of $500,000
feeds from exterior camera . it will be capable of traveling
to reserve a purchase position.
from New York to London in
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topcoat is reminiscent of the
silhouettes made iconic by
Hollywood heavyweights
Cary Grant and Gregory Peck.
While a coat can be a tricky
gift, the Dumont ($7,995)
from Ralph Lauren Purple
Label, with its classic cut, is
sure to warm the recipient’s
heart for years to come.
Fresh off the brand’s latest
runway show—which dressed
down the double-breasted
style with sporty, supercar-
inspired, yellow-striped tux-
edo pants and sneakers—the
100 percent cashmere coat
will provide an elegant finish
to any evening ensemble.
Each coat is handcrafted in
Italy, and individual pieces
can be customized upon
request through Ralph
Lauren’s Made to Measure
program—ensuring that every
last detail is just right.
—Phoebe Neuman n
Ralph
R l Lauren Purple Label,
available at Ralph Lauren’s 867
Madison Avenue boutique in
New York City, ralphlauren.com
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Thirty-six years after the
Wilson Audio Modular
Monitor (WAMM) loud-
speaker was introduced—
the brand’s very first con-
sumer product—the Utah
audio manufacturer has
revisited the adjustable
modular-driver concept that
to : underpinned the original
model. The resulting speak ker
The Musical is one of the most captivating
Maestro
audio releases of the year.
pri ce:
Standing more than
$685,000 7 feet tall, the WAMM Masster
per pair
Tower Chronosonic is a looming

monolith of audio innova-
tion. Its sculpted, curvilineear
of Power
cabinet accommodates seveen
drivers housed within sepaa-
rate enclosures: a silk-dome
tweeter, two midrange drivv-
ers, and two woofers, alongg
with a rear-firing tweeter
and a rear-firing midrange
driver. The modular system m
allows the positioning of
each driver enclosure to
be manually adjusted to
calibrate the length of timee
it takes the sound from eacch
unit to reach the listener’s ear
e
down to 5 microseconds. ThisT
process reduces audio degrra-
dation due to timing errorss,
making the speaker sound
much more lifelike.
But the WAMM’s appeaal
extends beyond its modular
configuration. Other stando out
features include an adjustaable
port on the bass enclosure
that can be switched
between the front and rear
of the speaker to accommo-
date different room types, as a
well as the employment
of advanced dampening
materials in the constructio on
of the enclosures.
The fortunate audiophile
who receives this gift will be
b
RACHAEL GIOLAS
in rare company, as producc-

tion of the WAMM Master
Chronosonic is limited to ju ust
70 pairs. —John Lyon
Wilson Audio, wilsonaudio.coom
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Rider
starting at
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Hunter
Starti ng at
$65,000
The chance to spend 5 days with an the recipient of this package, which
insider making pulse-quickening dis- also includes help negotiating prices.
coveries of antiques from black-book A few special extras—a cooking class
resources in Thailand doesn’t come at the Blue Elephant in Bangkok, a
along every day, so you will want to private tour of the Jim Thompson
choose your travel companion wisely. House, and an elephant safari—are
Antiques expert Toma Clark Haines— also on offer. —Arianne Nardo
founder of the Antiques Diva & Co.—
is offering Robb Report readers a cus- The Antiques Diva & Co., 347.674.6958,
tom tour for two throughout Bangkok antiquesdiva.com
and Chiang Mai to visit a curated
selection of appointment-only design TERMS AND CONDITIONS
shops, hidden antiques dealers, and Airfare and hotel are not included.
high-end purveyors.
Aesthetes will find that objects,
with their fascinating living histo-
ries, make for a beautiful cultural
TOP: MARISA MARCHITELLI

immersion. The gift recipient and
guest will receive a tailored itinerary
with Clark Haines as their guide
(an exclusive opportunity for this
gift). One highlight is a boat ride to a
private château, an elegant colonial
structure owned by an aristocratic
lifelong collector in Thonburi, who
will open her h a
invv t t purchas h artifacts
an urnishings din
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aircraft, along with a cle, but Bousfi like
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The Switchblade’s name the air, it will ea 1
$140,000
About a decade ago, avia- Switchblade will achieve comes from its wings, which mph and reac a s o
tion enthusiast Sam Bous- 35 miles per gallon of regular swing out from the belly of 180 mph. —L rr Bea
field, an architect turned unleaded automobile gaso- the vehicle like the blade
inventor based in Oregon, line and will burn only nine of a pocketknife. When the Samson Moto Switchblade,
asked himself, “What does gallons per hour when flying. vehicle is in driving mode, limitededition samsonsky.com,
aviation really need?” His At 16 feet, 9 inches long, it is they disappear into the 855.772.6766, msonsky.c
answer, ultimately, was the slightly longer than a Honda body so they are protected
Switchblade—the three- Accord. Plus, it’s only about from fender benders. The TERMS AN NDITIO
wheeled, carbon-fiber flying 6 feet wide, so it will fit in transition from automobile The Switchbla expec
car that his company, Samson your home’s garage. Samson to aircraft is automated and make its first bli flight next
spring, and th compa
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The simple act of lighting

a cigar has not changed
much since the first “strike
anywhere” match was
invented in 1826. But this
year, the renowned Parisian
firm S. T. Dupont has taken the
portable creation of fire to a
new, extraordinary level.
Inspired by the intricacies
of a Swiss watch combined
with the solid features of a
bank vault, the S. T. Dupont
Complication Lighter consists
of 200 interlinking parts, most
of which are visible through its
skeletonized body. This
yellow-gold and palladium-
finished, handcrafted master-
piece is embellished with nine
rubies and has a combination
lock on one side and a 1-carat
diamond-centered wheel on
the other. To unlock the lid of
the D-type lighter, a two-digit
“secret” combination code
must be entered. (Spoiler: The
code is 7-5, signifying the 75
years S. T. Dupont has been
creating lighters.) Wheels spin
as the lid opens and closes,
and a slide shifts the model
into turbo mode, transforming
the flame from “soft” to an
intensified jet. With only eight
individually numbered editions
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winery based in the Spring utterly profound, and while wine inside matures, the bot-
to: Mountain District that the scoring system ends at tle can serve as a centerpiece
The produces premium small- 100, if I had to pick a single for your cellar. “If you have a
Cabernet lot Cabernets from some of wine that may have been my display cellar,” he says, “the
Connoisseur Napa Valley’s most celebrated favorite of all the tastings I 3-liter bottle can have a pretty
price: mountain appellations, did in Napa, this could have impactful visual effect.”
$50,000 comprises two 3-liter bottles been my pick. Full-bodied, Carpenter also notes
of five vintages (a total of 10 rich, with incredible integra- that Napa’s mountain wines,
double magnums). Each vin- tion of its component parts of including the Mount Veeder
What, you may wonder, a party with a really good tage has received a 100-point acidity, tannin, alcohol, and and Howell Mountain, will
should you do with a 3-liter group of 10 to 20 people and rating from Robert Parker. wood, the wine is lavishly age longer than the wines
bottle of Lokoya’s Mount serve it then. And, he notes, Specifically, the wines are the built, has compelling purity, sourced from the floor of
Veeder or Howell Mountain because of the size of the 2005, 2012, and 2013 Mount richness, and density.” Napa Valley because of a
Cabernet Sauvignon? bottle and the composition Veeder and the 2003 and 2013 Carpenter explains that greater concentration of
Christopher Carpenter, of the wine, you can wait a Howell Mountain. Of the wine in a 3-liter bottle will tannins, which give the wine
the winemaker at Napa really long time for that party 2013 Mount Veeder, Parker develop more slowly than its structure and also serve as
Valley’s Lokoya since 2000, to take place. writes, “This 100 percent wine in a 750 mL bottle. “The a preservative. “The Mount
suggests that
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k a b
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the wine will age,” he says. 30-year wine,” heh says, “and
“With a 3-liter bottle, you’ll the 3-liter bottlee extends that
probably get 30 percent more even more. This is a wine
agingg time.” And while the that you can pass down for
generations.”
The gift also includes
a dinner for as mmany as 10
guests hosted byy Carpenter at
Lokoya’s mountaaintop estate.
But don’t worry; there’s no
need to bringg onne of the bot-
tles from the giftt. Lokoya will
supplyy the wines—and they
will be exclusivee vintages
from the wineryy’s cellar.
—Larry Bean
Lokoya, Bradley WWasserman,

bradley.wassermaan@lokoya
.com, 707.948.1968
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Ring in the New Year with a

one-of-kind gem from David
Yurman. The New York–
Rocks based designer—a sculptor by

trade before he launched his
brand in 1980—scours stone
fairs across the country to
find the most vibrant exam-
ples for his contemporary
jewelry. Some of Yurman’s
most extraordinary finds are
set into a handful of one-of-a-
kind rings, shown here. This
year, a few gem lovers can get
a distinctly David Yurman
statement ring topped with
an electric-green Paraíba
tourmaline, radiant yellow
beryl, lavender spinel, or
deep-blue tanzanite. Each
TERMS AND CONDITIONS design is set in platinum,
The image shown here is just an white gold, rose gold, or
example of what is possible. Deliv-
to : yellow gold and starts at
ery time for the watch will vary
The Dialed-In depending on design complexity $50,000. —Carolyn Meers
Gentleman (production time for the unique
titanium case alone is 3 months). David Yurman, 212.752.4255,
pr ic e:
The sale of the timepiece will be davidyurman.com
$250,000 processed through Cellini in New
York (cellinijewelers.com).
With annual production a bit below 150 edition of its Galet Traveller timepiece. The
pieces, Laurent Ferrier’s timepieces can design-consultation process will take place
already be a challenge to acquire, but the fine via phone, e-mail, or video chat. Once the
watchmaker has taken exclusivity up a notch, watch is complete, the buyer will be flown
specifically for this year’s Ultimate Gift Guide, to the Laurent Ferrier manufacture in
by offering a one-of-a-kind creation for one Plan-les-Ouates, Switzerland, to receive the
discerning Robb Report reader. timepiece, meet with Mr. Ferrier himself, and
Not only will the recipient determine take a full tour of the facility for a closer look
the color palette of his own Galet Classic at what went into creating this ultimate horo-
Square Tourbillon Double Hairspring, but logical gift. —justin mastine-frost
Laurent Ferrier has also agreed to case the
watch in polished titanium—a material the Laurent Ferrier, info@laurentferrier.ch,
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starting at
they have tasted all of the
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fresh bag of which will be
Instead of giving the coffee delivered to them every
connoisseur in your life a month for the next year.
bag of beloved beans, go After revving up on
for something a bit more caffeine, they can enjoy
personal—and a lot more off-property activities
unique—by presenting them ranging from canyoneer-
with a chance to create their ing to befriending a sloth
very own custom blend in at the resort’s own sloth
Costa Rica. sanctuary to soaking in the
The plush Nayara Springs EcoTermales hot springs.
hotel will be the home base They will head home both
for this 5-night journey into fully caffeinated and utterly
the heart of coffee country. relaxed. —Phoebe Neuman
The recipient and a guest will
be whisked far away from Nayara Springs,
their local café and into a nayarasprings.com
breezy villa, complete with a
private infinity pool, that can
be accessed from the road
or via a 250-foot pedestrian
bridge suspended above the
rainforest. After settling in
with a volcanic mud wrap at
the open-air spa (one treat-
ment a day is included), the
recipients will be escorted by
one of the property’s expert
baristas to a local coffee farm
er they learn how
th bea ar harvested,
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A poster child for the Detroit and a selection of three
renaissance, up-and-coming python-leather gloves—each
luxury sporting-equipment in a different color scheme—
brand Williamson Goods & lined with mink fur. The ten-
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Audacious with a $35,000 python- matching accessories made
Athlete skin-wrapped bicycle and from crocodile skin, while the
starting at a crocodile-skin football. boxing kit comprises a heavy
But these initial offerings bag and a speed bag made
$85,000 represent only a taste of the from alternating patches of
company’s capabilities, which crocodile and ostrich leather,
is why this holiday season along with a corresponding
Williamson is offering Robb pair of gloves. The equestrian
Report readers a selection suite is embellished with
of custom equipment sets gold and diamond accents
for four different sports— and includes a bridle, a
falconry, tennis, boxing, and saddle, and a riding crop. The
equestrianism—all made from four sets can be purchased
the finest leathers and featur- individually or as a complete
ing the unique aesthetic flair collection for $635,000.
that distinguishes the brand. —john lyon
The falconry set, for
instance, includes a Williamson Goods & Supply,
crocodile-and-python-leather williamsongoods.com
hood topped with a gold-and-
crocodile-leather ornament
to:
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Author Marcel Proust

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writing. In a bid to preserve bottle’s gilt horses reference
such fleeting sensations John’s family of Irish Thor-
within a memorable keep- oughbred breeders and hint
sake, French perfume house at the fragrance within. The
Memo Paris has partnered unisex scent—a unique mix
with Waterford to create of fresh grass, spicy pink pep-
an enduring holiday gift. A per, and clary sage tempered
crystal decanter handblown by a rich leather absolute—
by the artisans at Waterford’s calls to mind a morning ride
Irish workshop holds Memo’s through misty fields, making
signature Irish Leather Oil. it ideally suited for travelers,
Each 740 mL bottle (only 10 equestrians, and those who
have been created) comes savor the journeys of the
enclosed in a leather trunk—a senses. —Phoebe Neuman
nod to Memo founders Clara
and John Molloy’s dedication Memo Paris, memoparis.com;
to ca motions, available to order online and at
exper ences odm
to:
The Nosy
Collector
price:
$83,000 mirrored setting.
Two glinting columns and 14 swivel
shelves host the collector’s rare and special
flacons, and the revolving-disc design
grants the freedom to alter the presentation
vervocative
without handling fragile vintage crystal
bottles. While the glass vitrine is treated
with a special UV coating, its most elegant
chaperone is a gold-plated bee, the emblem
of immortality, which forms the handle and
thing. protects a treasured wardrobe of scents.
impressions Additionally, two golden keys engraved
e, intriguing with the owner’s initials are presented in a
léon Bona- lacquered box.
ing power of Based in Bordeaux, France, Vignault’s
mself with Eau studio, OAK (an acronym for “one of a
Johann Maria kind”), unveils decadently original, signed
and running up productions inspired by fables, stories of
6 months of
The years of World War II
were some of the most
to: horrific and tumultuous in
history, yet something truly
The Spiritual
Historian beautiful was produced
during that era: one of the
price:
rarest and most exclusive—
$35,300 not to mention oldest—single
malts in the world today.
On January 14, 1943, as
bombs rained down across
Europe, U.S. President Frank-
lin D. Roosevelt, British Prime
Minister Winston Churchill,
French General Charles de
Gaulle, and U.S. General
Dwight D. Eisenhower met in
Morocco at the Casablanca only enough whisky left to

Conference to devise a strat- fill 42 crystal decanters,
egy to eventually end the war. just 40 of which are being
On that historic day, a offered for sale. The Private
whisky was distilled at the Collection Glenlivet 1943 by
Glenlivet Distillery and Gordon & MacPhail—the last
put into Cask 121, a first-fill of Gordon & MacPhail’s 1943
sherry hogshead specifi- whiskies—has a natural cask
cally selected by John and strength of 98.2 proof and a
George Urquhart—first- and rich, burnished gold hue that
second-generation owners of reflects its sherry-barrel heri-
Gordon & MacPhail, the pre- tage, which is evidenced even
eminent purveyors of Scot- more dramatically by the
land’s finest spirits. The war marzipan-and-toasted-wheat
had severely curtailed whisky bouquet that hovers over the
production in Scotland, with glass. A first sip reveals hon-
rationing and rising prices eyed and candied nuances,
causing many distilleries to with chocolate, brambles,
close; Glenlivet temporarily and whiffs of smoke in the
shut down a few months after lengthy finish. But this is a
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those traditional hearth-and-
home companions: spirits and
cigars. Thus, we have grouped
the best of this year’s newest
smokes under four of the most
popular libation categories,
Our list of 24 cigars for the season, matched with the whiskies reflecting a range of flavors
and wine that complement them best. from mild and sweet to robust
BY RICHARD CARLETON HACKER and meaty. So sit back and light
PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOSHUA SCOTT STYLING BY CHLOE DALEY up with the perfect match.
1
BLENDED
WHISKIES
FOR MILD TO
MEDIUM FULL-BODIED
CIGARS
1 Macanudo Inspirado White

This is the third and mildest in the
Inspirado series, completing the trilogy
of Black, Orange, and now White. (It can
best be described as a slightly milder
version of the Orange.) It features an
Ecuadoran-grown Connecticut shade
wrapper, which produces a floral but
slightly spicy flavor. ($6.49–$7.29)
2 2 H. Upmann The Banker Ingot Rosé

This cigar is wrapped in rose gold,
from the foil covering of its 6¾ × 48
Churchill shape to the replicated rose-
gold ingot that serves as a 12-cigar
box (although the cigars are also sold
individually). A limited edition, this
Cameroon-wrapped smoke is the third
in H. Upmann’s Banker series and,
with touches of wet hay and wheat, its
mildest smoke yet. ($12)
Manuel Quesada 70
When Manuel Quesada—one of the
Dominican Republic’s most revered
master blenders—turned 70 on April 10
of this year, he did not bake a cake; he
made a cigar. Two sizes, in fact. To
celebrate his birthday, Quesada
personally blended a 6 × 50 toro and
a 6 × 52 belicoso to produce a mild,
herbal smoke suitable for the smooth-
est of blended whiskies. ($12.95)
Hamlet 25th Year

Hamlet Paredes began as a cigar
blender and roller in Cuba. He recently
came to the States for a new life making
cigars under his own name for Rocky
Patel. However, most of his blends
have been on the strong side. To show
his versatility and celebrate his 25th
anniversary as a cigar maker, Paredes—
who rolls freehand, without molds—has
introduced this medium-bodied blend,
full of sage-like flavors and a custardy
sweetness. ($8.75–$10)
Davidoff The Master Selection

Series 2013
Each year for his birthday, Davidoff’s
master blender, Eladio Diaz, creates
a cigar to satisfy the most discerning
cigar smoker he knows: himself. Now
the company has decided that others
should share in the celebration. The
2013 release is the latest, featuring a
Habano Ecuadoran wrapper and Nica-
raguan binder and filler that produce an
extremely mild and buttery smoke. Only
one size is made, a 6 × 52 toro. ($35)
HIGHLAND
AND ISLAND
S I N G L E - M A LT
SCOTCHES
FOR MEDIUM-MILD
TO FULL-BODIED
CIGARS
1 Plasencia Alma del Campo

Following the success of the slightly
stronger Alma Fuerte last year, the
medium-plus Alma del Campo is the
second release in what the Plasencia
family has planned as a five-cigar
series. The name of this newest all-
Nicaraguan cigar roughly translates
as “the soul of the soil,” and the cigar
reflects what Nestor Andres Plasencia
refers to as “the flavor of Nicaragua,”
coffee and nuts, with hints of cedar and
milk chocolate. ($14–$18)
2 La Aurora ADN Dominicano

ADN is the Spanish equivalent of the 1
English-language DNA, which in this
case translates to andullo, a Dominican
tobacco typically used for pipe blends.
But here, it is part of the filler blend
for a very labor-intensive cigar. A few
leaves of andullo—which is fermented 2
by being tightly wrapped and squeezed
dry multiple times in palm-frond husks—
produce a sweet symphony of typically
discordant flavors, including Dijon mus-
tard, ginger, and cocoa. ($7.25–$9.25)
3 Ashton San Cristobal Quintessence

When you have a winning cigar, it is
wise not to change it. This philoso-
phy has served Ashton well with its
Nicaraguan San Cristobal Quintessence,
which was introduced to wide acclaim
last year. This year the Ecuadoran
Habano wrapper and Nicaraguan filler
and binder remain unchanged but a new
shape has been added, a 5 × 46 corona
gorda. ($8.25)
4 Avo Syncro Nicaraguan Toro Tubo

In keeping with today’s trend toward
tubed cigars (all the better to travel
with), the ever-popular Avo Nicaraguan
6 × 54 toro—the first box-pressed cigar
in the Avo line—is now available in an
attractive tube. Its Ecuadoran wrapper,
Dominican binder, and complex filler
blend from Peru, Nicaragua, and the
Dominican Republic make this a decid-
edly Highland smoke. ($11.90)
Padrón 1964 Anniversary

Series Presidente
The Padrón family has introduced two
new shapes for its box-pressed 1964
Anniversary Series: a 5 × 52 soberano
and a 6 × 50 presidente, which is our
favorite. The cigars are available in
both natural and maduro wrappers.
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And being box pressed, the metal tube
also has a boxy presentation, making
this cigar an impressive host gift for the
holidays. ($14.50–$15.50)
Imperia Aventador
The Aventador nomenclature was
inspired by Lamborghini, and this is
indeed a cigar with a deep, throaty roar.
Featuring a triple-capped Ecuadoran
Habano wrapper, a Criollo 98 binder,
and Piloto Cubano plus two vintages
of Criollo for fillers, punched up with a
touch of Pennsylvania broadleaf, it has
a robust flavor that hints of burnt cedar
and caramel—perfect combinations for
a Speyside dram. ($9.40–$15.30)
Montecristo Espada Estoque

Vintage 2002
If this cigar were a movie, it would be
an installment in a franchise. Coming
off of the original Montecristo Espada
and then the Espada Estoque—a Robb
Report Best of the Best winner last
year—we have basically the same
Nicaraguan puro, but with a dark Jalapa
wrapper from 2002. Full bodied but
4
manageable, the Estoque Vintage 2002
has been meticulously rolled and aged
in Nestor Plasencia’s Estelí factory.
Only one size of this limited edition is
produced, a 6 × 50 torpedo. ($15)
La Gloria Cubana Colección Reserva

Twenty-five years ago Ernesto
Perez-Carrillo launched La Gloria
Cubana. He later sold the brand to
General Cigar but continued making and
3 promoting the cigar, contributing to its
success. Then Perez-Carrillo launched
his own successful EPC brand. Now he
is also producing this medium-full-
flavored cigar for General Cigar from
his Tabacalera La Alianza factory,
using tobaccos from both companies.
($7.59–$8.99)
Rocky Patel 2006 Vintage

San Andreas
Sharp-eyed readers may notice the
misspelling of San Andrés on this
cigar’s band and box, which, instead
of referencing the famous Mexican
tobacco-growing region, is more like a
nod to California’s San Andreas Fault
(whether intentional or not). Since
Rocky Patel’s vintage series began in
2002, this is the first of the aged cigars
to be made in Nicaragua and with
an 11-year-old San Andrés wrapper.
($9.55–$11.75)
“IT HAS ALWAYS

BEEN MY RULE
NEVER TO SMOKE
WHEN ASLEEP AND
NEVER TO REFRAIN
WHEN AWAKE.”
—MARK TWAIN
1 Partagás 1845 Extra Fuerte
Another old Cuban classic (now being
made in the Dominican Republic) is
being brought up to date to appeal to a
younger generation. Though the original
look of the band has been retained, it
has a more stylized design. All three
Partagás variations—from the
medium-bodied Clásico to the fuller
Extra Fuerte and Extra Oscuro—have
had their blends changed, and it’s the
Extra Fuerte that is the most dramatic
in flavor, with nuances of saddle leather
1
and a touch of ginger. ($6.49–$7.69)
2 CAO Amazon Anaconda

This bandless 6 × 52 powerhouse
smoke is hand rolled of Brazilian Bra-
gança and Amazon Basin fuma em corda
tobaccos. It is a one-time offering, with
only 3,000 boxes produced. ($10.49)
3 Alec Bradley Fine & Rare BR12-13

An annual release since 2011, the Fine
& Rare includes the BR12-13 tobacco
blend in this latest version, which is
actually the second time the blend
has been used for the limited edition.
Consisting of 10 tobaccos, the 2017
version is made in just one size: a 6 × 52 2
torpedo, whose band depicts informa-
tion about the cigar’s production. Only
20,000 were produced. ($17.75)
4 Hoyo La Amistad Silver

General Cigar is bringing the old Hoyo de
Monterrey brand into the 21st century
with new blends and a new look. Last
year it introduced La Amistad Gold; and
this year we have La Amistad Silver,
made in Nicaragua by the prolific cigar
maker A. J. Fernández, who has used
only Cuban-seed tobaccos in this meaty
smoke. ($6.99–$7.99)
5 Macanudo Inspirado Black

Macanudo—the best-selling hand-rolled
cigar in the United States—is reinventing
itself with its Inspirado versions. First
came Inspirado Orange, a medium-
bodied smoke launched in Europe and
introduced to the States this year as a 3
tubed cigar. Now topping that in strength
is Inspirado Black, with a Connecti-
cut broadleaf maduro wrapper. The
wrapper leaves were planted in wider
rows for extra sunlight and harvested 4
lower on the stalk to produce a sweet,
nutrient-rich smoke. ($6.99–$7.99)
6 Aging Room Quattro F55 Maduro

Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this
box-pressed cigar; it is very complex.
This is the third release of the Aging Room
Quattro and also the maduro version of
the original Quattro F55, a Dominican
filler-and-binder combination begun in
2012 by Rafael Nodal of Boutique Blends
Cigars and cigar maker Jochi Blanco of
Tabacalera La Palma in the Dominican
Republic. For this version, a Mexican San
Andrés maduro wrapper was used, for
the richest smoke yet. ($9.62)
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BOURBON
& RY E
FOR MEDIUM-FULL
TO STRONG CIGARS
1
V I N TA G E
PORTS
FOR RICH
2
AND FULL-BODIED
CIGARS
1 Schrader MMXIII by Nat Sherman

The Fred Schrader name may be
familiar to oenophiles who are aware
of the Napa Valley vintner’s 100-point
wines. But cigar smokers searching for
hidden treasures may also recognize his
second, more recent offering, dubbed
Sparky Two (in honor of Schrader’s own
nickname of Sparky). A 6 × 60 perfecto,
this very limited-production cigar
smokes as rich and velvety as some of
Schrader’s award-wining Cabernets
drink. It is distributed exclusively by Nat
Sherman. ($14)
2 My Father La Opulencia
With its elegant 19th-century-styled
double band, this is one of the most
attractively packaged cigars in the
already spectacular My Father Cigars
line. The flawless Rosado Oscuro oily
3 leaf is paired with an all-Nicaraguan
filler and binder to produce a rich and
smooth medium-full smoke. ($7.10–$13)
3 Flor de Selva Colección

Aniversario No. 20
In 2015, Maya Selva celebrated her
Honduran brand’s 25th anniversary with
a 7 × 38 lancero—a difficult shape to
make—“just to show we know how to do
it,” she said. It featured a special blend
that proved so popular, she has now
expanded the line to include four other
shapes, all under the No. 20 banner
and made with the highest grades of
Honduran tobaccos. ($9–$14.50)
Balmoral Añejo XO
The family-owned, Netherlands-based
company Royal Agio Cigars, founded
in 1904, is well known in Europe for its
cigarillo brands. Now, though, the
firm is spotlighting its presence in the
United States with the elegant
Dominican-made Balmoral Añejo XO,
which is available in five sizes ranging
from a 4¼ x 48 petit robusto flagtail to a
6¼ × 52 torpedo. With its dark Brazilian
wrapper and hints of chocolate and
cocoa, it’s a bit like smoking a Black
Forest cake. ($8–$12)
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participated in the marque’s Accademia, a training undeniable presence. However, the star of the show
session that allows owners and enthusiasts to delve during our session was the smaller and lighter Hura-
into the brand’s portfolio. cán Performante (starting at $274,390). This is a more
The hands-on training sessions are conducted at functionally focused fire-breather whose lineage
tracks like Belgium’s Spa-Francorchamps, Japan’s from the company’s GT3 and Super Trofeo racers
Suzuka Circuit, and Australia’s Phillip Island Grand makes it closer to a street-legal competition car than a
Prix Circuit. Our event was at the 3.2-mile-long high-powered boulevardier.
Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello Circuit in Italy. As I learned at a morning briefing, the Performante
The track is nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany and gains several advantages over the standard Huracán,
hosts Grand Prix motorcycle racing, World Superbike including a sharper suspension and stability-control
competitions, German Touring Car Championship system, an increase of 30 hp and 29 ft lbs of torque,
races, and Formula 1 testing. Known for its dramatic and the loss of about 88 pounds of weight. However,
elevation changes, challenging high-speed corners, the Performante’s key innovation is the way in which
and lengthy straightaway, the Mugello Circuit is a it manages the wind. While sports cars have long
The Huracán Performante’s utilized spoilers and flaps that actively lift and creating downforce on the inside wheels during
advanced aerodynamics
retract to alter their aerodynamic profiles, the a turn. This feature enables greater cornering
system manages airflow to
keep the car glued to the
Performante’s Aerodinamica Lamborghini speeds with less steering angle and reduces the
track around tight turns and Attiva system takes that concept a step further overall slowing effect of downforce. Through
to reduce drag through the through the strategic management of airflow. the straights, the system reduces drag in order
straights. Forward flaps leverage downforce at the front to boost top speed.
end as Lamborghini’s “aero vectoring” at the It wasn’t long before our small group emp-
rear diverts airflow to either side of the vehicle, tied from the conference room and moved to the
track, performing the first iteration of a ritual
that would be repeated eight times on the first
day and six on the second: Strap on a helmet,
climb into a Performante, adjust the seat,
mirror, and steering wheel, and make sure the
communications radio is plugged into your lid.
Following a cue from the instructor in the lead
car, I clicked the carbon-fiber paddle to shift the
car into first gear. The naturally aspirated 10-
cylinder engine rumbled through the pits before
I accelerated hard onto the track’s straightaway.
Keeping pace with the instructor was a chal-
lenge throughout the 2-day program. Equipped
with Pirelli’s competition-spec P Zero Trofeo R
tires—and piloted by a seasoned professional—
the lead car played mechanical rabbit to the
chase car’s greyhound, always ahead and just
out of reach. Fueling the fire was the one-way
communication to the chase car. By monitor-
ing the rearview mirrors while negotiating the
course at speed, the instructor was able to pro-
vide remarkably detailed real-time feedback on
a student’s racing line, braking technique, and
CHARLIE MAGEE
throttle use—multitasking at its finest.

Lamborghini’s instructors, who include
pro drivers Riccardo Agostini and Sarah Bovy,
augment the experience with onboard data
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a fiercer spin-off
LAMBORGHINI that incorporated
ACCADEMIA: lightweight aerospace-
BY THE NUMBERS inspired alloys, a
spartan interior, and a
2 Days of instruction hot-rodded drivetrain
and suspension. His
14 Number of 20-minute
so-called Miura Jota
driving sessions held
(replica shown at left)
over 2 days
was a sensational,
640 Horsepower produced race-ready beast
by the Huracán that attracted the
Performante’s V-10 attention of the media
engine and Lamborghini
enthusiasts, many
.5 Number of seconds it of whom requested
takes for Lamborghini’s similar upgrades to
ALA flaps to close
their cars. Though
a small handful
12 Number of exhaust
of customer cars
routings Lamborghini
engineers experimented Lamborghini, company Formula 1 racing. enjoyed Jota-inspired
with before settling on founder Ferruccio Collaborating with modifications, Wallace’s
the final design Lamborghini famously Gian Paolo Dallara and one-off met a fiery end
The Huracán shunned motorsports. Paolo Stanzani, Wallace when it was totaled
2.9 Seconds it takes for the Performante’s Challenging his helped shepherd to during high-speed
Huracán Performante to Nürburgring record aversion was Bob market the curvaceous testing. —B.W.
reach 62 mph was facilitated in large Wallace, a speed guru Miura, a model hailed
part by Lamborghini’s and self-described by many as the world’s
202 Top speed, in mph
racing efforts, “troubleshooter” first supercar. But
technology from which who joined beyond his efforts
has trickled down into Lamborghini in 1963 on the Miura street
street models. But with rich experience car, Wallace spent his
in the early days of in endurance and off-hours developing
recorders. Following hot laps on the track, driver

and instructor analyze point-of-view camera Controlling
footage, a graphic representation of the car’s the Huracán
instrumentation and gear selection, and visual Performante’s
indicators of throttle and brake positions on a
flat-screen monitor to see in explicit detail where
vast potential
improvements can be made. Smoothness and is not a task
finesse are emphasized over brute force, and the for the faint of
instructors help the students shave seconds from heart—and all
their times throughout the day.
After negotiating Mugello’s 15 corners during
but impossible
different sessions, I became acutely aware of to safely do on
several aspects of the Performante. For start- public roads.
ers, its driving dynamics feel significantly more
focused than those of the standard Huracán,
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with a sharper ability to turn in to a corner and
considerably greater levels of mid-corner grip.
But the car’s flow throughout the process also felt
different. Whereas the humbler Huracán builds
speed with an organic linearity, the Performante’s
trajectory becomes somewhat segmented by the
active aerodynamics. Throw it into a corner and
it claws down, grasping at the tarmac until its
weight and momentum shift slightly and some of
the tire slip transitions into greater grip.
Because the downforce ramps up in a not-
quite-linear fashion, reaching the Performante’s
limits can require a leap of faith. Indeed, compre-
hending and controlling the Huracán Perfor-
mante’s vast potential is not a task for the faint
of heart—and all but impossible to safely do on
public roads. But with Lamborghini’s Accademia,
one quickly discovers why, when it comes to han-
dling, the Huracán Performante may now have
pole position in Lamborghini’s pantheon.
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D E C E M B E R
2 0 1 7
Time
Well
Spent
MAT THIEU FORICHON
MIAMI
Florida’s flashiest city once again proves it’s
more than just a pretty face.
By Jackie Caradonio
If you
haven’t 2
been to 1
“Niu Kitchen . . .
never fails to
Miami lately,
you might have the wrong impression. These days, it seems that for every raucous
reach that part
of my soul that
just makes me
happy.”
MICHELLE BERNSTEIN
pool party or DJ set in South Beach there’s a museum opening or new celebrity-chef
restaurant to counter it elsewhere in the Magic City. As the always-in-flux metropolis
spreads out, claiming new territory on the mainland and reinventing old neighborhoods
on Miami Beach, an evolving attitude—one that begs to be taken seriously—has clearly
taken hold.
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One could argue that Miami’s cultural ascent (thebass.org), which reopened in October following a “There is one
began 16 years ago, when the first Art Basel arrived 2-year renovation.
thing that
on its sandy shores, bringing artists, gallerists, and Of course, this doesn’t mean Miami has lost its
collectors to a city whose own art scene had been flair. Art Basel still promises to be a work-all-day- separates
percolating for decades. This month, as the fair once party-all-night extravaganza, with a few added perks Miami
again descends on the Miami Beach Convention from new hot spots like Top Chef alum Jeremy Ford’s gastronomy
Center (newly expanded for this year’s show), it Stubborn Seed 3 (stubbornseed.com) and the Four from the rest of
will do so amid an impressive collection of freshly Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club’s (fourseasons.com)
the world and
minted cultural establishments, from the Institute outpost of Italy’s iconic La Sponda. And South Beach
of Contemporary Art, Miami 1 2 (icamiami.org)— isn’t going anywhere either. Its neon lights and that is stone
which opens its doors this month in the fashionable sparkling white sands will no doubt always have a crabs.”
Miami Design District—to the Bass Museum of Art place in this ever-evolving city’s heart. BERNARDO FORT-BRESCIA
LOCAL FAVORITES
STAY EAT DRINK SHOP DO
My favorite grocery
If I had to pick one store, Laurenzo’s Italian
My favorite place to sleep There isn’t a better I love Marine Layer in
restaurant, it would Market, has the best
in Miami is Acqualina cocktail bar in Miami Wynwood for comfy
be Niu Kitchen. It’s prosciutto di Parma,
Resort. The rooms are than Sweet Liberty. clothes; Genius Jones
beautifully executed fresh mozzarella, and
huge, beautiful, and The cauliflower in the Miami Design
and never fails to reach raw seafood. There’s
luxurious. It truly feels nachos aren’t too District has great kids’
that part of my soul that nothing better than taking
like you’re transported. shabby either. clothes. marinelayer.com;
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Anything my friend Dave

For the quintessential I love Michael’s Genuine The Miami Design District 4
Grutman does—from Liv
Miami Beach resort for a casual lunch or dinner has more than 60 flagships. I I enjoy walking or riding a
to Komodo to Story—is
experience, the with friends, but I’m also love the vibe at Rick Owens, bike outside and generally
always guaranteed to have
Fontainebleau is iconic. getting a little bit addicted the selection at Tom Ford being in nature as much
the best mix of people, the
For a throwback to the to Roberta’s Pizza as is crazy, and for simple but as living with great art
coolest DJs, and fantastic
more bohemian days well as the banana quinoa clever pieces at a great price, and design. Miami is an
performances. He’s truly the
of early South Beach, muffins at OTL. you can’t beat COS. The unusually beautiful and
king of nightlife in Miami.
CRAIG ROBINS the Standard is great. michaelsgenuine.com;
robertaspizza.com;
livnightclub.com;
10,000-square-foot Hermès peaceful place.
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REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER komodomiami.com; store is always inspiring.
standardhotels.com otlmia.com
AND ART COLLECTOR storymiami.com miamidesigndistrict.net
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I hosted my birthday
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when it first opened. Broken Shaker is one I enjoy going to the Bal I love to just sit on the
I love Makoto. You
A large group went to of my favorite places in Harbour Shops. It has beach by the water.
can sit by the water
its cocktail lounge and Miami. It has such a casual amazing stores where you It’s so therapeutic and
for a delicious dinner.
theater and watched a and fun atmosphere. can find almost anything. reminds me of being at
makotorestaurant.me
really amazing show. We freehandhotels.com balharbourshops.com home in Brazil.
ADRIANA LIMA had the best time.

faena.com
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There is one thing that

separates Miami gastronomy I’m not really a shopper, but
You feel like you are Brickell City Centre is great I love to go fishing off the
from the rest of the world
East, Miami is in the above the whole city for the architecture and coast. The Gulf Stream
and that is stone crabs.
middle of the action of
There are many great at Sugar 5 . I love the sense of environmental comes close to Miami
urban Miami, with a great looking out at the bay, stewardship, in addition so the waters are warm,
places to have them, but
restaurant and meeting surrounded by tropical to the great shops. And crystal clear, and full of
my favorite is the simplest
rooms and breathtaking gardens—but 40 floors I love Wynwood 6 for fish. Just 15 minutes off the
of all: Casablanca on
views. east-miami.com up in the air. the pop-art experience. coast and I feel like I am
BERNARDO the Miami River. The best
sugar-miami.com brickellcitycentre.com; getting away from it all.
FORT-BRESCIA way to arrive is by boat.
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ARCHITECT
Time Well Spent
MIAMI
Miami Design
District
Branching
Out
Best in Show
L E AV E I T T O M I A M I T O T U R N an art fair from civilized Switzerland into a weeklong spectacle of A-list exploits. To be
sure, Art Basel Miami Beach (artbasel.com), along with its annual bonanza of satellite fairs and programs, is so packed with
N O T LO N G A G O , M I A M I
poolside parties and performances that the art itself sometimes gets lost amid the glitz. This year is expected to be a scene as
meant, almost exclusively, Miami
usual: Events include a DJ set by Björk and parties hosted by Rémy Martin and Audemars Piguet. Still, a few hot happenings
Beach. But mainland Magic
are keeping the art firmly in focus. Head to Brickell City Centre to see the CasaCor Miami exhibition (running through Decem-
City is no longer just a gateway
to its glamorous resort-lined
ber 18), a curated selection of works from renowned designers like Pininfarina and Suchi Reddy. On Miami Beach, Faena Art
island neighbor. A new spate of (faenaart.org) will present The Circle of Land and Sky, Phillip K. Smith III’s site-specific installation comprising 300 reflectors
urbanism—albeit with plenty of mirroring the surrounding sky and sea. Meanwhile, Gucci has partnered with online art platform Artsy at the members-only
palm trees to go around—is mak- Bath Club (thebathclub.com) to showcase a selection of emerging artists like Eric Mack and Jillian Mayer.
ing waves in formerly struggling
neighborhoods like Wynwood
and Buena Vista, the latter of
which has been rebranded as the
squeaky-clean Miami Design
District (miamidesigndistrict.net).
Populated by luxury flagships and
of-the-moment restaurants, the
district will unveil a phase-two
expansion this month with the
opening of the Institute of Con-
temporary Art, Miami (icamiami
.org), along with more shopping
and dining options. Downtown
is also luring locals away from
the beach with new projects like
the billion-dollar Brickell City
Centre (brickellcitycentre.com)
and the Phillip and Patricia
Frost Museum of Science (frost
science.org). And farther north,
the MiMo Historic District, spread
over more than two dozen blocks
on Biscayne Boulevard, is filling
up with its own stylish collection
Positano Club (fourseasons.com) took
the gastronomic gambit to a
the beach. The cuisine, how-
ever, is perfectly Positanese
of shops, restaurants, and hotels.
by Way of whole new level: Opened in
March, the 77-room hotel is
(chef de cuisine Antonio
Mermolia spent 3 months at
Surfside home to Le Sirenuse Miami,
an outpost of the Amalfi
La Sponda to prepare), with
dishes such as Mediterranean
MIAMI’S HOTEL SCENE Coast’s Michelin-starred La octopus and house-made
has long been a hotbed for Sponda, located in the famed linguine with clams making
culinary greatness. Food- Le Sirenuse hotel. Designed by Le Sirenuse Miami the most
ies can find Jean-Georges the French architect Joseph coveted reservation in town.
Vongerichten at the Edition, Dirand, the restaurant and That is, until the next celebrity
Gastón Acurio at the Mandarin Champagne bar is a Miami-fied chef sets up shop: Thomas
Oriental, and José Andrés version of the original, with a Keller, Joël Robuchon, Daniel
at the SLS. But this year’s slick onyx-green bar, oversize Boulud, and Nobu Matsuhisa
opening of the elegant Four banana-leaf plants, and Art are all working on projects for
Seasons Hotel at the Surf Deco chandeliers overlooking the coming year.
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THE TIMELINE
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1 1892
Hermès produces a saddle
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Kelly handbag.
2 1930s
Robert Dumas develops a
smaller version of the saddle
carrier that later becomes one
of the company’s most popular
women’s leather handbags.
3 1956
Grace Kelly is featured on the
cover of Life magazine using her
crocodile Kelly bag to shield her
baby bump from the paparazzi.
Long before social media rendered Hong Kong auction 2 years ago, a rare 2015 white Himalaya The bag is soon christened
the Kelly.
the concept of the influencer commonplace, Grace Kelly’s Niloticus-crocodile Kelly bag sold for $152,500. A new mini
presence and personal style made her the ultimate arbiter of black-alligator iteration from this year’s collection will be 4 1968
taste. In 1956, after the then-pregnant Princess of Monaco sold in Christie’s online auction, which runs from November In a nod to changing tastes in a
decade of change, the mini Kelly
appeared on the cover of Life magazine shielding her baby 22 to December 5, for an estimated $25,000 to $35,000; how-
is created.
bump with an Hermès handbag, the accessory became an ever, Donovan expects the actual amount to be higher.
instant international status symbol. This image prompted the If the rise in cost of this much-admired accessory is a 5 1980
house to christen the top-handle model the Kelly bag, and 60 relatively recent phenomenon, the bag itself is not, ante- Reversing course, Hermès
supersizes the petite purse of
years later the design still attracts a cult following, according dating its namesake’s magazine cover by decades. Designed
the late 1960s, unveiling the
to Caitlin Donovan, Christie’s New York head of sales for in the 1930s by Hermès family member Robert Dumas, the 40-centimeter Kelly bag.
handbags and accessories. Demand for Kelly bags in partic- Kelly was adapted from the company’s 1892 saddle carrier.
ular has spawned an entire industry comprising secondhand However, only when the Monegasque royal gave her personal 6 1994
The French fashion house
retailers, websites, and auctions houses, including Christie’s, imprimatur (and name) to the bag (she owned more than half
relaxes the rigid lines of its most
which holds six international sales each year. “It’s a matter of a dozen variations) did it truly take off. This icon remains popular handbag by introducing
supply and demand,” says Donovan. almost identical to the original version and is still handmade a soft version.
At Hermès, the waiting list for the bag is notoriously long, from start to finish by a single Hermès artisan using the same
7 2000
and the retailer is known to keep records of the number tools and techniques that were applied in the 1930s. “Our
Hermès’s classic yet infinitely
of bags clients purchase to ensure that none of them buys life,” Kelly herself once said, “dictates our wardrobe”; but for adaptable accessory gets bigger
simply to reap monetary gains from resale. These profits collectors, timeless style and timely returns make this porta- than ever as the world welcomes
can be considerable, as auction prices affirm. At a Christie’s ble investment de rigueur. —Jill Newman a 50-centimeter version.
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