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Discover Stefano Ricci, Cruises, Corvette, Calvin Klein, Prada, Bombardier

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Welcome Adventure is redefining the luxury travel landscape. And nomatter whether your idea of adventure is pushing yourself physically, getting back to basics innature or being immersed indifferent cultures, our round-upof the top 50 adventures for 2018 are sure to excite and inspire. We won’t be compromising on luxury either. All of our Top 50 are perfectly paired with world-class accommodations that offer the ideal respite and balance to an adrenaline-pumping experience. Elsewhere in this issue we talk to two inspiring influencers: Jean- Michel Cousteau, the distinguished ocean explorer, environmentalist and film producer, discusses his life’s mission to nurture his father’s legacy, and innovative watchmaker RichardMille reveals how he made his high-tech timepieces indestructible by having the likes of Rafael Nadal field-test them. We also look at the best safaris out there and the imaginative ways that you can get up close and personal with rare and endangered wildlife. Take to the skies, the mountains or the water for some unforgettable safari experiences across the globe. Luxury doesn’t have to cost the earth, literally. Our Top 10 Eco Suites feature profiles top-of-the-line lodges, villas and hotels that tread lightly on the land and give back to their local communities and environment. Our destination guides for this issue offer an abundance of sun, sea and sand with Fiji, Belize andMykonos, alongside the gorgeous mountains of Montenegro and the Southern hospitality of Charleston. Not all of us are going to be climbing Everest any time soon, but if you’re hankering for your next vacation to have more punch than paunch, this edition should inspire and encourage you to take the plunge, and we don’t just mean figuratively! As always, if you want to comment on anything in this issue, drop us a line at editorial@elitetraveler.com

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@ELITETRAVELER AROUNDTHEWORLD We traverse the globe experiencing our own adventures to ensure this edition is jam-packed with original and inspiring journeys.

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Kristen escaped wintry New York to learn how to catch a spiny lobster with a Nevisian dive master

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Diamond Outrage watch A rugged trail run through forests, mountains and cliff tops in Mauritius

On the cover Matilda wears Michael Kors Collection lavender cashmere and linen ribbed pullover, $1,550, lavender tie-dye linen skirt, $1,350, available at Michael Kors in New York, +1 866 709 5677, michaelkors.com; Chopard Imperiale necklace in 18K white gold with 48-carat amethyst, $31,900, available at Chopard in New York, chopard.com

Inspire: Top 50 Adventures If the thought of bobsleddingwith anOlympian or diving into the depths of an ancient thermal cave in Italy gets you reaching for your passport, our collection of pulse-racing vacations is amust-read Page 56

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Discover 25 Object of desire Baccarat and Rémy Martin create the gargantuan Louis XIII Le Salmanazar decanter 27 Watches The craftsmanship that ensures Bovet is a collectors' favorite 30 Men’s style We examine the resurgence of double- breasted suits 32 Women’s style Comic strips and clashing prints impact the runway 34 Jewelry Precious stones create beaded masterpieces 37 Beauty A peek inside Dr Dennis Gross's Manhattan practice 38 Motoring Corvette's most powerful street car in history 40 Cruises Seabourn Ovation gets ready to hit the high seas 41 Aviation Bold prints and vibrant colors take flying carpets to the next level 42 Technology Smart and durable technology to capture this year's adventures 43 Design The fine fabrics and bespoke furniture seen at the revamp of London's famed members' club, Annabel's

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Influence 46 Sven Lindblad The marine-focused eco-tourism expert on adventure on open water 47 Jean-Michel Cousteau We talk to the educator, environmentalist and film producer about his life on A pioneer in the use of high-tech materials in watchmaking, Richard Mille is a soulful risk- taker 51 Roberta Naas Shines a light on the rare and difficult-to-make regulator watch and under the ocean 48 RichardMille

56 Top 50 Adventures Covering all terrains and accommodating all levels of adventurousness, our definitive collection is the place to look if you're looking to push yourself this year 84 Top Safari Experiences Whether your focus is collected the ultimate list of the top safaris around the world 94 Fashion We head to El Matador beach in Malibu, California, for a whimsical showcase of spring fashion the Big Five or the elusive tiger, we've

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The secluded luxury of the Akorn Villa at Tongsai Bay, a Thailand resort that has won a litany of 'green' awards

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Charleston, Mykonos, Montenegro, Belize and Fiji are featured as our top destinations for this year 128 The Hot List From touring Mayan ruins to hunting the most elusive spirits on the planet, this Hot List is for the adventurous soul 132 Property Highlights This issue's Elite Luxury Homes takes you to the dramatic Swiss Alps, a private beach in Montauk and Costa Rican paradise 136 Flight of Fancy Catch your dinner on a lobster-lassoing dive off the island of Nevis

Hotel, Resort &Spa Guide The new edition of our Luxury Escapes issue featuresmore exotic destinations to inspire and delight. The dedicatedmicrosite on elitetraveler.comis the only place to seemore images, booking information and contact details to get organized for your 2018 vacations

Explore the World’s Best Luxury Surf Resorts We seek out the luxury surf resorts that pride themselves on their access to some of the best surf breaks in the world. From the challenging waves off Nihi Sumba Island to the consistent swell surrounding theMaldives' COMOMaalifushi, we have you covered. SevenChefs toWatch for 2018 The British culinary scene is going through a revival —no longer are rising young chefs slaving away in London's big-name kitchens, but are instead opening their own restaurants, putting their mark on the property and expertly honing their skills. We've compiled a list of seven to look out for.

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Guatemala MARGARET SHAKESPEARE Writer

London THEA HALSTEAD Editor

Malibu MATILDA LOWTHER Model

Malibu SARAH SCHUSSHEIM Stylist

When she’s not traveling the world writing stories for Archaeology, Town & Country or The New York Times, among many other publications, Margaret splits her time between New York City and a charming 19th-century farmhouse on the North Fork of Long Island. At home and abroad, her favorite places to be are a concert hall, a baseball game or a vineyard. p128

Having spent more than 10 years working in media and PR in the superyacht industry, Thea joined Elite Traveler as editor back in 2016 and has been our guru for all things maritime ever since. She can be found helming the ship from our London office in cobalt stilettos and statement earrings, or at home, cooking up a storm with a glass (or two) of good red wine. p106

Hailing from northern England, Matilda has traveled the globe for shoots for British Vogue and runway shows — you may have seen her modeling for Burberry and Miu Miu. When not in front of a camera, she enjoys being behind one as a photographer; next up is a photography project and surfing in Cape Town. p94

In her 10-plus-year career as a stylist, Sarah has transformed countless celebrities and models for fashion shoots. Personal highlights include a shoot at Moscow’s Red Square for ELLE and styling SerenaWilliams for the cover of T . A former New Yorker, Sarah lives in Los Angeles with two cats and is the rare person who truly enjoys a long flight. For her, disconnecting is the ultimate luxury. p94

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Men’s Style We demystify the trend of double- breasted suits. Women’s Style Fashion’s current obsession with the ’90s heralds the return of logomania to runways. Beauty La Prairie’s Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir rejuvenates through cellular therapy. Aviation Explore the emergence of private wide-body long-range aircraft. Design Synonymous with style and glamour since it opened in 1963, Annabel’s in London has been upsized and refreshed.

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Master spirit Thirty pounds of exquisite crystal and more than 20 remarkable artisans have come together to create one cherished cognac decanter to rule them all: the Louis XIII Le Salmanazar. This striking nine-liter bottle is the largest known crystal cognac decanter in the world and a beacon of French excellence, joining two revered maisons in a crystal masterpiece. The house of Rémy Martin has once again summoned Baccarat, the designer of the original Louis XIII decanter, which was inspired by a 16th-century flask discovered on an old battlefield at Jarnac. A Baccarat master sculptor worked fastidiously alongside skilled craftsmen to mold the iconic dentelle (lace) motif, fleur-de-lis stopper and triumphant medallion that adorn the towering vessel. Imposing yet delicate, the decanter contains the beloved cognac selected by the cellar master from the finest eaux-de-vie in the Grande Champagne region. Presented in an ornate display chest, the amber-colored cognac is accompanied by eight crystal glasses and a serving platter with spear. The tradition of drawing the spirit from the cask with a spear dates back to the celebratory tasting ritual performed by its original cellar master, which you can now recreate in your own wine cellar. Only through a private appointment at the Louis XIII boutique in Beijing can one lay eyes on Le Salmanazar. Inside the oak- walled Eternity Room, clients are immersed in cognac culture, experiencing expert-led tastings and food pairings as well as access to the complete collection of Louis XIII decanters and special editions. $450,000, available by appointment at Louis XIII La Boutique in SKP, Beijing. Contact conciergerie@ louis-xiii.com, louisxiii-cognac.com

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Watches Many watch brands claim to create in-house movements, but their definitions of in-house can vary widely. There are very few brands who manufacture nearly every component themselves, down to balance springs, and their technology is fiercely guarded. Elite Traveler headed to Switzerland to visit Bovet’s three manufactures and see for ourselves how these timepieces come together. At Manufacture Dimier 1738 in Fleurier, visitors can practically track a watch’s creation from start to finish, observing how the workshop mixes cutting-edge technology and traditional techniques. A floor dedicated to micromechanics is filled with enormous machines stamping out parts and creating just about every component in a watch movement. Some machines even make delicate pieces for other companies, including parts for hearing aids. It’s astonishing to see the raw power required to create these tiny components. At the upper floor in Dimier and also at Château de Môtiers, a 14th-century castle in Val-de-Travers that was at one time owned by a Bovet, you could hear a pin drop as artisans, artists and watchmakers decorate and assemble these timepieces. A step back in time

Château de Môtiers, the 14th-century castle that was once home to the Bovet family

Clockwise from left: The Château de Môtiers atelier; Virtuoso V; hand-engraving

Visiting the Château feels a bit like entering a time warp, almost as if you have stepped back in time to watchmaking’s roots in the 19th century and brought computers, lights and high-powered microscopes with you. Overlooking picturesque towns and impossibly green rolling hills, artisans work in light-flooded rooms hand-engraving, hand-polishing and assembling Bovet’s watches. At its dial manufacture, artisans decorate beautiful dials with guilloché, lacquer and enamel. All of this technology and savoir faire comes together every January when Bovet releases its novelties in Geneva. This year, it introduced a new Virtuoso V with an arresting dial. The front features a

white-gold case set with diamonds and a bright-blue lacquered guilloché dial with a swirling fan motif, jumping hour aperture and retrograde minutes. On the reverse side, there is subdial with hours and minutes in the same bright blue, and the rest of the dial is open to showcase the movement. It boasts a staggering five days of power reserve. It features the Amadeo convertible case, which can be transformed into a pocket watch, desk clock or pendant watch, as well as showcase the reverse dial. This combination of manufacturing power and incredible craftsmanship make this piece just that more special for collector. $79,800 in white gold with diamonds. Contact Mike Spezialetti, president, +1 305 974 4826, bovet.com

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Memovox

BRAND PROFILE GRÖNEFELD

With familial roots in watchmaking that date back to 1912, the Grönefeld brothers, Bart and Tim, seem to be destined for horology. Before launching their own brand in the Netherlands with a tourbillon minute repeater, they honed their craft at technical schools, then at some of watchmaking’s most prestigious manufactures. Blending interesting and challenging horological concepts with impeccable finishings and decoration, they have garnered much praise in the industry and won some of its highest accolades. A small manufacture, it produced just 75 watches last year, 75 percent of which were bespoke, with clients selecting dial color, adding guilloché or creating art pieces. Contact Tim Grönefeld, co-founder, info@gronefeld.com, +31 620 624 673, gronefeld.com 1. One Hertz A large seconds subdial dominates

2. 1941 Remontoire Using the rare remontoire system, this watch has an eight-seconds constant- force mechanism, which means its timekeeping is accurate for the entire 35-hour power reserve. The brothers claim that this is the “most complicated time-only watch in the world,” and it was awarded the best men’s watch of 2016 at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Its beautifully decorated movement features relief engraving, mirror-polishing, micro- blasting and circular graining, which provide wonderful contrast. $61,500, limited to 188 movements 3. Parallax Tourbillon Another GPHG prize winner, this time in the tourbillon category in 2014, the Parallax Tourbillon showcases a large, raised, flying 60-second tourbillon. Pairing a tourbillon with a central second hand allows for more readability (frequently seconds are indicated on the tourbillon itself, which can be difficult to see). It also contains a mechanism to stop the tourbillon at 60 seconds, so you can accurately set the time. A large indicator tracks its impressive 72 hours of power reserve. $170,000 in pink gold, limited to 28 pieces the clean dial, highlighting the independent dead seconds (or jumping seconds), which are powered by a secondary gear train. Unlike a movement with sweeping seconds, here, the hand ‘jumps’ once every second. Hours and minutes are indicated on a smaller subdial. Instead of pulling out the crown to adjust or wind the watch, a push of the crown switches the watch from winding to setting the time, easily visible on the indicator at 3 o’clock. $91,500 in pink gold

Born in 1968, the original Memovox Polaris was designed in an era of great expeditions. The Space Race was at its peak; just a decade earlier, Sir Edmund Hillary became the first man to summit Mount Everest; and the US Navy reached the bottom of the Challenger Deep in the Pacific Ocean’s Mariana Trench, which is the deepest known point in the seabed. Lionel Favre, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s current design director, thinks that his predecessors had this adventurous spirit in mind when creating the original Memovox Polaris, a watch for a man of action with wanderlust in his soul. This year, Jaeger- LeCoultre celebrates the 50th anniversary of the original Memovox Polaris with a new collection inspired by this sense of exploration. Favre describes the modern pieces as “a watch you can wear every day at every moment” with a focus on useful complications, joking that a minute repeater would not be very useful on a tennis court or on an expedition to the South Pole. The limited-edition Polaris Memovox takes specific design elements from the Memovox Polaris and incorporates the original’s cherished mechanical alarm. The central disc THE NEWPOLARIS

moves with a twist of the top crown, and the triangle indicates the time the alarm is set for. The other two crowns in the somewhat unusual three-crown design move the rotating inner bezel and set the time. Vanilla-colored Super-LumiNova indexes add a vintage look to the dial. For the modern traveler, there’s a titanium chronograph with world timer, which is easily adjusted with a crown at 10 o’clock. All of the models mix finishes on both the dial (sunray, grained and opaline) and on the case (hand-polished and brushed), lending an elegance to the sporty timepiece. Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT in titanium, $14,500, and Polaris Memovox, $12,600, both available online at jaeger-lecoultre.com

Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT

The original Memovox Polaris was designed in an era of great expeditions

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Men’s style A DOUBLE TAKE ON DOUBLE-BREASTED SUITS

Over the past few years, the double-breasted suit has gone through a bit of a resurgence. It’s a classic silhouette that has never really gone out of style per se, but it has certainly dipped in and out of favor among certain trend circles. The cut can seem a little intimidating, and there may be some uncertainty on how or when to wear it. Let’s begin to demystify that, because based on the spring 2018 collections, the silhouette is not going anywhere anytime soon. Just like their single-breasted brethren, double-breasted suits can be worn in a variety of settings. A traditional suit from Ring Jacket is constructed with ‘Mohair Solaro,’ a wool-mohair blend developed exclusively for the brand. The medium-weight fabric lends itself to three-season garments that can be worn to the office or other formal environments. If you think the double-breasted suit has an old and stodgy vibe, Savile Row tailor Richard James will help change your mind. His collection took inspiration from abstract artist Ellsworth Kelly. And using a color palette that includes a dusty pink, James certainly injects a youthful spirit into his

tailoring, taking the suit outside the confines of the office and out on the town. Neapolitan clothier Kiton’s slim-fitting double-breasted suit also exudes a distinct freshness. Crafted in the lightweight and rare 14-micron wool, the suit reflects the label’s discerning taste. At Ermenegildo Zegna Couture, the silhouette was markedly more relaxed, some might even say sporty. A loose-fitting double-breasted suit was paired with a scoop-neck knit shirt, goggles and low-top sneakers, in line with the whole collection’s casual and airy quality. Artistic director Alessandro Sartori’s deconstructed looks were nonchalant yet still refined. This season, Stefano Ricci, the Florence-based luxury brand, was inspired by the rich history of the southern Italian city of Matera, the third-oldest continuously inhabited human settlement (after Jericho and Aleppo), famed for its ancient Unesco-protected mountainside cave dwellings. One highlight from the impeccable Stefano Ricci collection shown at Matera is a double- breasted suit in a deep Mediterranean blue.

1. Kiton wool suit, price on request, available at Kiton in Milan, +39 027 639 0240, kiton.it 2. Ring Jacket medium-weight four-ply wool suit, $1,750, available at The Armoury in New York, +1 646 613 7613, thearmoury.com 3. Ermenegildo Zegna Couture silk jacket, $4,995, silk knit shirt, $890, silk trousers, $1,095, shoes, $495, available at Ermenegildo Zegna in New York, +1 212 421 4488, zegna.us 4. Stefano Ricci suit in exclusive SR wool and cashmere, price on request, available at Stefano Ricci in Beverly Hills, +1 310 858 9595, stefanoricci.com 5. Richard James wool suit, $1,205, cotton shirt, $280, silk pocket square, $75, available at Richard James in New York and London, +44 207 434 0605, richard-james.com

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Getting to know Simon Spurr

In January, Eidos, a stand-alone brand of Italian tailor Isaia, debuted its first collection by new creative director Simon Spurr in Milan. Spurr previously worked at Saint Laurent with Hedi Slimane, Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren, as well as for his eponymous label and his own footwear brand, March NYC. Speaking to Elite Traveler , Spurr says his debut collection takes inspiration from the sabbatical he took before joining the company. “Sometimes it is important to gain perspective, and I was extremely fortunate to have an extended period of time off, outside of the fashion industry, where I immersed myself in other disciplines, such as furniture, art, sculpture and interiors.” American conceptual artist Sol LeWitt’s art is featured in the collection — Spurr was directly influenced by two wall drawings, pictured here. He explains, “My fascination goes beyond their obvious beauty and technical mastery. It’s LeWitt’s use of mathematics in creating these pieces, and the fact that he has made the actual wall the piece of art, that intrigued me. Much of my work as a designer has also been mathematical, perfecting the fit of a garment or looking at the negative space in the composition of an image. But my self-imposed challenge this season was to also design each item in the collection with the same consideration and attention as LeWitt demonstrated in his wall drawings — in effect, to make wearable pieces of art through the subtlety of detail.” eidosnapoli.com

Eidos, a stand- alone brand of Italian tailor Isaia, debuted its first collection by Simon Spurr in January

TAKE THREE/// WONDERFUL WALLETS

Sure, you can play it safe with a basic black or brown wallet, but this is one small way to reveal a bit of your personal style, especially now that statement socks have become passé

BOTTEGA VENETA TEXTURED Bottega Veneta is known for the signature Intrecciato weave on its leather goods. An ombré effect in Dark Barolo Nappa gives the wallet a fresh new look, recalling a galaxy of stars. $480, +1 800 845 6790

COMME DES GARÇONS COLORFUL The zip-around feature of Comme des Garçons’ Super Fluo goatskin wallet makes it practical, and the bright green color gives a minimal design some added flair. $175, available online at comme-des-garcons.com

GOYARD PATTERNED You can’t beat the classic Goyard pattern. The Victoire wallet is made in Goyardine canvas with leather detail and goatskin lining. $1,020, available at Goyard in New York, +1 212 813 0005, goyard.com

Clockwise from top: Simon Spurr; Spurr was influenced by two of LeWitt’s wall drawings

Words Benjamin Liong Setiawan. Photo Doug Holt Photography

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Women’s style Versace Tribute bag, $4,295, available online at versace.com ARTFUL DRESSING

At the spring 2018 shows, Miuccia Prada incorporated the work of nine female artists into Prada’s collection. Vintage comics, friendly spiders and manga characters were sprinkled on the expected T-shirts, but also on sharply tailored garments such as this incredible coat covered in a collage of comic panels. In one of her final collections at Céline, Phoebe Philo showed vibrant collection with clashing prints. The pictured dress features a modern graphic p the top and a print that takes inspiration fro classic art on the skirt. Both Donatella Versace and Raf Simons featured AndyWarhol prints in their collec but in wildly different ways. In her exuberan at Versace, which was dedicated to her bro Gianni on the 20th anniversary of his murd Donatella used prints from the Versace arc including the famous MarilynMonroeWar print. It’s also available in a series of bags if outfit of it is too much for you. At Calvin Kle chief creative officer Raf Simons began a multiyear partnership with the AndyWarh Foundation for the Visual Arts in the spring collection, which meditated on the intersec the American nightmare and the American dream. The pictured dress features Ambula Disaster fromWarhol’s Death and Disaster series. a rint on m tions, t show ther er, hive, hol an in, ol 2018 tion of nce

CALVINKLEIN 205W39NYC guipure dress with printed plastic overdress, $5,500; high-heeled sandals, $1,595, available at Calvin Klein in New York, +1 212 292 9000, calvinklein.com Prada denim comic collage coat, $2,600; poplin shirt, $840; nylon pants, $400; tech nylon socks, $210, available at Prada in New York, +1 212 334 8888, prada.com

Versace silk blazer with Warhol SS1991 lining, $2,450; blouse, $1,295; pleated miniskirt, $875; multicolor Warhol SS1991 leggings, $775; sandals, $795, available online at versace.com Céline dress, $8,200, available at Saks Fifth Avenue in Mexico City, +52 555 246 4800, celine.com

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Gucci’s logo-print coat mixes primary colors for a playful effect

TAKE THREE/// ROUNDED BAGS

1. LOUIS VUITTON Taking inspiration from the house’s hatboxes, Nicolas Ghesquière shrunk the silhouette down to a size that fits right along today’s current minibags, yet is still spacious enough to fit the iPhone X. The Petite Boite Chapeau is rendered in luxurious black crocodile and is also available in white, green and red crocodile or classic monogram canvas. $28,100, available by special order at Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com 2. WANDLER After a high-profile debut last year on Net-A-Porter, Wandler is poised to become a household name. The Hortensia bag has a round shape with sculptural bag is the perfect addition to spring’s minimalist looks, and would also serve as a calming antidote to some of the season’s more over-the-top prints. $890, available online at net-a-porter.com 3. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Equestriennes have inspired fashion designers for generations. The small Saddle bag comes in luxurious snakeskin with pops of color including purple, pink and orange. Boldly emblazoned on the side is Ferragamo’s iconic Gancini gold hardware, which even looks like a horse bit. The structured bag has a softly rounded bottom. ,000, available at Salvatore rragamo in New York, +1 212 759 22, ferragamo.com $3 Fe 38 trapeze sides and comes with a removable shoulder strap. The

Logomania

Considering fashion’s current obsession with everything 1990s, it’s only natural that logomania has returned. Throughout the spring collections, logos were splashed across every item of clothing imaginable, as well as accessories. While we haven’t quite hit the ’90s peak of head-to-toe logos, there’s no harm in wearing an exuberant printed coat to shake off the winter blues. At Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld showed three decadent logo-printed fur coats, taking the trend to the next level of luxury. The man who perhaps started the revival, Alessandro Michele at Gucci, showed logos throughout his show. The Gucci name and interlocking Gs were on skirts, varsity sweaters, every accessory and a surprisingly elegant blue-and-yellow coat. As part of Gucci’s new fur-free initiative, it will be produced without the fur cuffs shown. Fendi brown mink logo-print bomber jacket, $13,500, available online at fendi.com Gucci G Sequence printed silk viscose crepe coat, $5,800, available at Gucci in New York, +1 212 826 2600, gucci.com

Words Kristen Shirley

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Jewelry Rock candy

1. Bouche Impériale ring in 18 with 12.2 crystal an diamonds request, a Bouchero +44 20 7 bouchero 2. House Enchanted pendant in gold with crystal, .6 sapphires carats dia approxim available London, + 1070, gar 3. David Night brac platinum gold with crystal an diamonds available davidweb 4. Chopa ring in 18 with 52.5 crystal, 6. cushion-c

ron Hiver Boule de Neige K white gold 7 carats rock d 31.41 carats , price on vailable at n in London, 514 9170, n.com of Garrard Palace spinning 18K white 35 carats rock 3 carats and 1.03 monds, ately $20,000, at Garrard in 44 20 7518 rard.com Webb White elet in and 18K white fluted rock d 3.61 carats , $36,000, online at b.com rd High Jewelry K white gold 5 carats rock 88-carat ut emerald and

Forget rock crystal’s costume-jewelry reputation. Recently, designers have been using the clear stone to showcase important gems in their high-jewelry lines, sometimes even letting it take center stage. Winter and whimsy feature heavily in these collections. Rock crystal’s transparency complements winter-inspired pieces, such as in Boucheron’s range that explores frigid landscapes in Imperial Russia. Sensational pieces fit for a czarina fill the collection, with rock crystal serving as a base for incredible diamonds and blue gemstones. The pictured ring, an homage to a snowball, has a large sphere of rock crystal set with diamonds. London-based House of Garrard’s Enchanted Palace collection looks back to the setting of the Great Exhibition of 1851, the Crystal Palace, which was constructed with 300,000 sheets of glass. The spinning-pendant necklace features rock crystal studded with diamonds on one side and blue sapphires on the other. David Webb works frequently with rock crystal, carving it into exquisite shapes in the Twilight line. The fluted White Night cuff has timeless Art Deco elegance. H Stern transforms Rua das Pedras, a cobblestone street in Búzios, Brazil, into a collection of rock-crystal pieces featuring different shapes and cuts to represent the irregular stones on the ancient path. Both Bulgari and Chopard surrounded large stones with rock crystal. At Chopard, a 6.88-carat emerald sits in the center of rock- crystal petals, while Bulgari features two sapphires in a pair of earrings.

1.4 carats diamonds, price on request, available by appointment at Chopard boutiques, +1 800 246 7273, chopard.com 5. H Stern Cobblestones bracelet in 18K gold with 665.50 carats rock crystal, $35,300, available at H Stern in New York, +1 212 888 5137, hstern.net 6. Bulgari High Jewelry earrings in platinum with 17.50 carats rock crystal, 9.26-carat Burma sapphire, 8.86-carat sapphire and 3.55 carats diamonds, price on request, available by appointment at Bulgari boutiques, contact Anita Paredes, +1 800 285 4274, bulgari.com

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BEADED BEAUTIES

There’s something sensual about draping oneself in beads of precious gems, which is perhaps why beaded jewelry is having a resurgence in recent collections. From high-jewelry line Chaumet Est une Fête comes a stunning suite: Aria Passionata. Drawing on the famous Teatro alla Scala in Milan, whose stage and boxes are draped in sumptuous red fabric with gold accents, the necklace’s trailing beads evoke curtains closed just before the opera begins. A mix of garnets, rubies and tourmalines with black onyx and pink-gold beads brings depth and passion to the pieces. At Coomi, the Sagrada collection juxtaposes beads, gemstones, diamonds and recycled gold to celebrate diversity. The line’s black onyx and diamond necklace is a prime example of the brand’s unique vision. It wouldn’t be a bead story without Shamballa Jewels, known for its infinitely customizable bracelets and necklaces that allow you to pick each bead, whether it’s a faceted diamond, pavé bead, precious metal or semiprecious gem.

Placing the focus squarely on color are Bayco and Roberto Coin. Bayco’s tassel earrings feature dozens of natural, unheated sapphire beads cascading from diamonds and cabochon sapphires. Roberto Coin’s twisted necklace comprises a

staggering 890 carats of emerald beads accentuated by diamonds at the end of each strand.

Words Kristen Shirley. Photos Armin Zogbaum Photography 1. Roberto Coin Haute Couture necklace in 18K white gold with 890 carats emerald beads and 1.85 carats diamonds, $79,500, available by special order, +1 212 486 4545, robertocoin.com 2. Bayco earrings in platinum with 154.59 carats natural unheated sapphire beads, 9.83 carats cabochon-cut sapphires and .7 carats diamonds, $150,000, available by appointment at Bayco in New York, contact Marco Hadjibay, +1 800 376 7200, bayco.com 3. Coomi Sagrada necklace in 20K yellow gold with 592.42 carats black onyx beads and 2.61 carats diamonds, $19,500, available at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, +1 212 753 4000, coomi.com 4. Chaumet Chaumet Est une Fête necklace in 18K pink gold and lacquer with 41.49 carats rhodolite garnets, 14.29 carats cabochon-cut rubies, baguette-cut rubies, onyx beads and diamonds, price on request, available by appointment at Chaumet in Paris, +33 144 772 626, chaumet.com 5. Shamballa Jewels choker in 18K yellow gold with 26 carats Cape Amethyst beads, 22.26 carats faceted brown diamond beads, 10.95 carats brown diamond pavé beads, yellow Akoya pearls, 18K yellow gold beads with .43 carats diamonds, $116,212, available at Shamballa in New York, +1 212 925 2108, shamballajewels.com

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Beauty

Dr Gross uses SculpSure in his practice — a laser treatment that permanently destroys fat cells, recently introducing a neck and chin treatment

The new Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir is La Prairie’s most powerful product

Spotlight: Dr Dennis Gross

At 71st Street and Fifth Avenue, just opposite Central Park, is one of New York’s most fashionable clubs: the clinic of board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Dennis Gross. Celebrities, models and socialites are frequent sights in his Zen-like office. They come to the “king of peels” for his state-of-the-art technology, which focuses on achieving results while minimizing recovery. A pioneer in peels that decrease hyperpigmentation and improve radiance and skin tone, Dr Gross uses both chemical and retinol peels and developed an acclaimed line of home skin care. He is very discerning about which treatments he brings into his practice, explaining, “until tested, you never know that it delivers results.” Dr Gross recently introduced SculpSure to his practice, a process that permanently destroys fat cells by using a high-temperature laser to send heat deep into fat layers. The 25-minute procedure allows clients to target problem areas that just won’t budge despite diet and exercise (common areas include stomach, hips, love handles, upper arms and around bra lines). Expect to have one to three treatments per area and to see full results after 12 weeks. Dr Gross chose SculpSure over other body-contouring procedures because he truly believes in the science, it allows him to “customize and tweak the exact amount of fat reduction,” and the heat helps the skin look better, giving it a smooth appearance. From $1,600 per area, +1 212 725 4555, dennisgrossmd.com

MIDNIGHT MAGIC

“Newborn skin by morning” is a pretty bold claim for a beauty company to make about one of its products, but according to La Prairie, the new Platinum Rare Cellular Night Elixir is the most powerful formula it has ever released, and it will make you feel as if your skin has become rejuvenated overnight. Combining two proprietary La Prairie complexes in their highest concentrations in any product, the serumworks during sleep, when many of the body’s repair mechanisms are most active, to improve skin’s texture and firmness, as well as reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. The ingredients are targeted to improve four of the skin’s most vital functions: the Exclusive Cellular Complex promotes cell renewal; and the Advanced PlatinumComplex encourages cellular respiration and repair, detoxifies the skin to improve tone and enhance radiance, and boosts the skin’s immunity, making it less sensitive to environmental stressors. Additionally, platinum peptide stimulates collagen production, and vitamin C works to reduce age spots and improve skin tone. Applied only at night, a single drop of the lightly floral-scented serum is all that is needed. Upon application, the color turns from platinum to an iridescent rose. The decanter makes a glamorous addition to your vanity: inside a clear cylinder sits a purple jewel-shaped vial holding the serum, which is dispensed using a dropper. Finish your skin-care routine with the Platinum eye serum and cream, or try another of La Prairie’s new releases, White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire, which brightens, evens out skin tone and targets dark spots. For a decadent treatment, head to a La Prairie Spa for the Ultimate Platinum Rare Facial, which uses the exclusive Platinum range, including the new elixir. PlatinumRare Cellular Night Elixir, $1,200 for 20ml, White Caviar Crème Extraordinaire, $695 for 60ml, both available online at laprairie.com. Ultimate PlatinumRare Facial, $595 for 90minutes, available at The Ritz-Carlton NewYork, Central Park, +1 212 308 9100, ritzcarlton.com

Words Kristen Shirley