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What is it that you look for in a hotel suite? Is it fl amboyant yet chic decor by a renowned designer? Or perhaps some mind-blowing amenities like an in-suite spa or fi nding your bedroom 16-ft under water? Maybe you’re looking to get as o ff -grid as you can possibly get on this planet and head into a futuristic camp on the seventh continent. Or, you might be looking beyond what the suite

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itself is and are more interested in what experiences come with it — from Rolls-Royce transfers to a custom fi reworks display over your massive in fi nity pool. Whatever you are looking for, you’re sure to fi nd it in our Top 100 Suites list on page 94. As it’s the season for giving, we’ve curated our gift guide on page 69 — bursting with divine goodies, from sparkling diamonds to sleek accessories to top-shelf bottles. If you’re in the market for a slightly bigger toy, Natasha Bird takes Aston Martin’s new Vanquish for a spin, and Becca Hensley investigates a new cruise ship where you can purchase a home on board for a life at sea. Our In fl uence section nods towards the party season, too, with two features centered around champagne — Emma Al-Mousawi visits Ruinart’s cutting-edge new maison while Grace Taylor heads to Paris to celebrate a special (and delicious) milestone with Krug. Skiers, snowboarders or those who just love a bit of après — head to page 154 for our in-depth guide to St Moritz. If you’d rather spend days at sea, our Hot List deals with two exciting voyages — Kim Ayling and I sail the Med on board The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest vessel, while John O’Kelly has a profound experience on board Four Seasons Explorer Palau. We also look at two interesting new openings — the Regent Santa Monica Beach and Eriro in Austria.

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elite traveler WINTER 2024/25 46 Contents

Discover 6 1 Object of desire Bar carts are on a roll — some are even fi nding a permanent home on the high seas.

Influence 84 The big interview Ellys Woodhouse discusses tapping into the dreamworld with Laguna Beach-based designer and goldsmith Adam Neeley. 8 6 Craftsmanship Grace Taylor travels to Paris to discover the inner mechanics of Krug’s time-honored Single Ingredient culinary program. 88 Behind the scenes Emma Al-Mousawi journeys to Ruinart’s French home to unearth

6 2 Motoring Natasha Bird takes us for a spin along Costa Smeralda’s generous, empty straights in the new Aston Martin Vanquish.

6 4 Yachts The most important room on board a yacht is the owner’s suite — Miriam Cain looks at the yachts taking things to new levels. 66 Cruises Storylines introduces MV Narrative, a fi rst-of-its-kind residential community at sea.

6 9 GiftGuide Our annual gift guide returns and is once again fi lled with glittering diamonds, outlandish timepieces, the fi nest spirits and more.

the story behind the oldest champagne house’s newly redesigned home.

84 Adam Neeley’s dreamlike jewelry

8 6 Beetroot risotto by Enrico Bartolini artolini

6 2 Aston Martin Vanquish

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1 66 Snorkelling in Palau

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elitetraveler.com Patek Philippe unveils the new Cubitus collection The news of a new piece from luxury horolo gy stalwart Patek Philippe is an important moment; an entirely new collection is a special moment indeed. The Cubitus collection is just that: Patek Philippe uncovers a series of watches that will undoubtedly enter the classic timepiece canon. Bowmore marks 250 yearswith brand overhaul Heritage runs deep in the identity of Bowmore, the longest-standing licensed producer on Islay, a weather worn island o ff Scotland’s west coast. However, as a new generation of whisky drinkers comes of age, evolution becomes a necessity. Behind the scenes At Révélations 2024 (a gathering of journalists, creators, sommeliers and esteemed friends), chef de cave Vincent Chaperon shares the philosophy behind Dom Pérignon vintages with Elite Traveler ’s Ellys Woodhouse. with the man behindDom Pérignon

Inspire 94 Top 1 00 Suites Bond villain-esque lairs in the Namibian desert, New York City’s most sought-after penthouse and the very rooms Winston Churchill himself worked in — it could only be Elite Traveler ’s Top 100 Suites. 141 TopJets Faster, further and completely connected: the newest and the best jets.

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1 66 HotList A tale of two boats: John O’Kelly heads to Palau on board Four Seasons Explorer ; Kim Ayling sails along the French Riviera with The Ritz-Carlton

154 Destination Guide The snowy peaks of St Moritz call; Emma Al-Mousawi shares her toptips. 158 The Journey Becca Hensley joins Abercrombie & Kent on a completely exclusive immersion into the secrets of ancient Egypt. 1 6 2 NewHotels Nicole Trilivas heads to a nine-suite escape in the Tyrolean Alps and Andrew Harris checks in at the Regent Santa Monica Beach.

Yacht Collection. 172 Property The best real estate

opportunities from Oakley founder James Jannard’s former Beverly Hills pad to Charles Dickens’ London summer home. 17 6 Flight of fancy Enjoy a glass of champagne in a not-for public-access section of theEi ff elTower.

94 The Penthouse at Claridge’s, London

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MITCH PAYNE

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London-based photographer Mitch Payne’s work spans both editorial and commercial projects, with clients including Nike, Grey Goose, British Vogue and The Wall Street Journal .On page 69, he returns to Elite Traveler for the third year running (alongside regular collaborator Maya-Linhares Marx) for our annual holiday gift guide, shot at Payne’s east London studio. Together, the duo have injected their signature vibrant, contrast-heavy styles to bring the shoot to life — highlights include a dazzling diamond-laden suite fromGra ff . mitchpayne.co.uk

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NICOLE TRIVILAS

For our annual gift guide, Elite Traveler has once again collaborated with London-based still-life stylist and set designer Maya Linhares-Marx. With over 17 years experience across both editorial and commercial shoots, Linhares-Marx specializes in creating sets for luxury goods. She comes from a background in textile design, which began with a BA Hons in the subject. Following a stint working in one of Europe’s biggest textile design studios in Vienna, Austria, Linhares Marx returned to the UK and now works across advertising campaigns and editorial content, and runs a prop rental company specializing in naturally

Travel writer

Regular Elite Traveler contributor Nicole Trivilas hails from New York, but now considers herself a Londoner — an ideal day in the city would start with a swing around Kensington Gardens to get the blood pumping, then breakfast at Dishoom, followed by a stroll through one of London's smaller museums. In the evening, it’s going out for cocktails in Mayfair — preferably a martini at Duke’s Bar. A bona fi de hotel expert, Trivilas’ industry-leading knowledge has been called upon to judge a number of awards, including National Geographic Traveller ’s Best New Hotels in 2022 and The Telegraph ’s inaugural Hotel Awards in 2024. On page 162, she checks into the newly opened Eriro — a nine-suite retreat in the remote reaches of Austria’s Tyrolean Alps. nicoletrilivas.com

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NATASHA BIRD Journalist, editor and consultant

Natasha Bird formerly worked as executive editor at ELLE , but now contributes to a number of titles including Cosmopolitan , Esquire and Harper’s Bazaar , and runs Tough Crowd — an automotive consultancy aimed at challenging the industry’s gender barriers. Her expertise spans a broad spectrum, from fashion and technology to relationships and travel, but for Elite Traveler ’sWinter issue, she has her motoring hat on. On page 62, Bird gets behind the wheel of the new Aston Martin Vanquish: “It’s a car that feels as tender as it does terrifying... Opening up the throttle in Sport mode on Costa Smeralda’s generous, empty straights feels like riding a bazooka rocket.” Home is London, which, despite being a frequent traveler, remains her favorite city on Earth. natashabird.com

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GiftGuide Frommagni fi cent watches to glittering jewels, stylish accessories and the latest in beauty and wellness — our meticulously curated gift guide has plenty of inspiration for the holiday season Page 6 9

Page 61 Object of desire Bar carts are on a roll — some are even fi nding a permanent home on the high seas. Page 62 Motoring Natasha Bird takes the all-new Aston Martin Vanquish out for a thrilling spin. Page 64 Yachts Themost important person on a yacht is the owner, and the most important suite is the owner’s suite — Miriam Cain explores. Page 66 Cruises Don’t want your cruise to end? It doesn’t have to.

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There are myriad fun and fancy ways to display your booze collection — from labyrinthine underground cellars to museum-worthy wall displays. But nothing quite matches the giddy delight of a bar cart, whether it’s rolled out at home or a permanent fi xture on the high seas — like this custom madecart. The Macallan approached Hawthorn Innovations, a creative agency, to craft an ‘experience’ for the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (to read more about a fi rst sail on board the latest launch, Ilma , head to pg 166). As the bar cart would be at sea, it needed to be functional — but, as this is both The Macallan and The Ritz-Carlton, it also needed to be seriously stylish. And it certainly delivers, with a custom jigger stand to ensure a seamless spill-free pour and a full diamond as a visual indicator for the proper dram. As Josh Durr, founder and creative director at Hawthorn, explains: “We are dedicated to crafting bespoke luxury bar carts tailored to the unique vision of each client. Our multidisciplinary team of designers, wine and spirit experts, and master artisans work collaboratively to deliver one-of-a-kind creations that exude elegance and sophistication. Every element, from concept to fi nish, is meticulously custom designed to ensure a truly unique result.” hawthorninnovations.com

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by Natasha Bird Motoring

Aston Martin Vanquish: An icon reborn

“Easy does it.” In a quiet room of Sardinia’s elegant Hotel Cala Di Volpe, we’re being cautioned against overenthusiastic first contact between toe and throttle. Just a fraction too much pressure on the pedal of this poised panther will apparently lurch you into next week. Sound advice, and utterly tantalizing. To say that this car has a lot to live up to would be a drastic understatement. The creation of the original V12 Vanquish — the production version of a 1998 super-GT concept car called, perhaps confusingly, Project Vantage — was a seminal moment for Aston Martin: a radical new platform composed of its first six-speed paddle shift, a body tub of extruded aluminum (now part of the brand’s signature), an orotund 460 bhp version of a brand new V12 shared only with DB7 Vantage, and all housed in a brawny, strikingly attractive Ian Callum design. It captured hearts and minds instantly, and became something of an origin story for a bold new era of the marque. To successfully reimagine it for 2024 is not just to create a showstopper worthy of the brand’s historic nameplate, but to present a crowning glory for Aston Martin’s ultra-luxury, ultra-performance, next-era repositioning. Plus, it needs to be a decent challenger for Ferrari’s 12Cilindri and justify its punt on the market still having demand for these kinds of high-displacement, multi-cylinder combustion engines.

Among Vanquish’s inventions is something Aston has coined the ‘Boost Reserve’ system. Essentially, it’s an overly keen turbocharger that inhales and compresses extra air and stores it in something of an antechamber, building up pressure in the background for when the throttle is released and re-depressed. It’s not something you feel when the turbos are spinning at maximum velocity, but more in transient driving. Feathering the pedal through Sardinia’s serpentine hill climbs is a smoother experience, with no lag in power delivery. There’s also an economy of space over compound or sequential turbos, which is crucial when Marek Reichman, Aston Martin’s chief creative officer, is trying to craft a body of precise proportions.

It’s a noble renaissance. In the spirit of Vanquish Mk1, everything is new, including chassis, wheelbase, powertrain and external architecture. From the heads to the block to the camshaft, each element of the 5.2-liter Twin Turbo V12 has been optimized for increased power and responsiveness. The result is remarkable — the most powerful series production car Aston Martin has ever built, with a top speed of 214 mph, 0-60 in 3.2 seconds, 835 hp (160 hp per liter, excelling even Valkyrie) and torque of 1,000 Nm. Opening up the throttle in Sport mode on Costa Smeralda’s generous, empty straights feels like riding a bazooka rocket, part of your flesh forming an atomic relationship with the leather of the seat behind you.

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Justa fr action too much pressure on the pedal of this poised panther will apparently lurch you into next week

“It’s the embodiment of a feeling,” Reichman tells me of the design. “The first Vanquish was a very powerful car. It dominated. It was muscular. And that’s what I want to portray.” And he does. The wheelbase is long at 2,885 millimeters, with an especially protracted A-pillar to front axle, giving it a mighty, planted stance. It’s got those same brawny haunches as the Vanquish predecessors, only bigger, with the rear track width up 25 millimeters on the outgoing DBS. For added fury, Vanquish has an even more enormous front grille; Formula 1-inspired, arrow-shaped vents in the sculpted bonnet; and an acute flick on the spoiler, emphasizing the hard stop of the Kamm tail. It looks vicious, in the best way. And if Reichman wants any further proof of concept, he can collect all the jaws dropping on the pavements of Olbia as our cavalcade rolls past. For all that it’s a machine built for power and dominion, Aston’s new place in the market relies on something more. As well as frightening Fiat Pandas on the overtake, Vanquish’s status as a super-GT hinges on its ability to cosset you through the long haul, too. It’s a car that’s got to feel as tender as it does terrifying. Gilt-edge luxury in the interior now comes as standard in next-gen models, with superior leathers, a signature balance of hard keys and tactile buttons on the center console — this has been lowered in Vanquish to push out the diaphragm of the cabin — state-of-the-art (and sizeable) infotainment systems, and the Bowers & Wilkins stereo. The drive comfort has been keyed up as well, with increased underbody bracing and Bilstein DTX Dampers affording both stability and suppleness, plus an all-new corner braking provision in the ABS, allowing a fluid economy of brake pedaling in hours of gentle twists. As was the intention, Aston Martin’s 2024 Vanquish isn’t the revival of a legend; it’s the reincarnation. It presents another turning point for the brand, into an era where supercars have to demonstrate so much more than speed. Vanquish isn’t just a beast, but a world to inhabit and an expression of power, luxury and identity. astonmartin.com

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Yachts by Miriam Cain

SUPER SUITES The most important person on a yacht is the owner, and the most important room on the yacht is their suite. Miriam Cain looks at the yachts taking owner’s suites to new levels Prior to the last decade or so, the owner’s suite was similar to the other guest cabins, albeit slightly larger. These days, with yachts becoming larger and larger, the amount of real estate these suites occupy has also expanded — in some cases an entire deck is now devoted to the owner’s suite. Robert Drontmann, sales director at Heesen Yachts, explains: “This trend is largely driven by the fact that more owners are choosing to spend extended periods on board. Many are now working from their yachts for the whole summer, thanks to improved satellite communications and the rise of hybrid working models. As a result, it has become essential for owners that they have a combination of social and private spaces.” One of the most talked about yachts on the charter market today is the 2023 Friere-built Renaissance . Despite her colossal length of 367.5 ft, the designers at Bannenberg & Rowell still managed to create spaces that feel intimate and private. This includes the dedicated owner’s deck featuring a palatial stateroom with forward-facing views and access to a private deck with a Jacuzzi and lounging areas. The owner’s deck also has a private salon, o ffi ceand alfresco dining on the aft deck. Another example of a superb master suite can be found aboard the brand-new, 400.3-ft Kismet . The master suite is not just an owner’s deck but spans two levels. “The dedicated suite includes a master stateroom, complete with a huge skylight and fi replace, his and hers bathrooms, his and hers dressing rooms, and a beauty salon,” says Liz Cox, partner at Cecil Wright. “A private Jacuzzi and sunbathing area are located forward, while a staircase leads to the master o ffi ce, where panoramic views encourage productivity but are also a welcome distraction.”

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Clockwise Storylines is a fi rst-of-its kind residence at sea; inside the MV Narrative; one of thesuites

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You know the feeling: You’ve been on the best cruise of your life in the most lavish stateroom and, frankly, you don’t want to go home. You’ve felt the urge before in Costa Rica or Positano, where you remedied the situation by buying a small apartment to return to over and over again — so much better than a standard souvenir. But how to navigate this hankering to keep a piece of that cruise ship and call it your own? You could buy a yacht, but that doesn’t speak to all those pampering cruise ship amenities from swish restaurants to on-site wellness facilities. And what if you wanted to take your family on a prolonged holiday at sea — who would teach the children as you journeyed around the world? Storylines, a groundbreaking company, o ff ersa delightful solution. A fi rst-of-its-kind residential community at sea, Storylines introduces the splendorous MV Narrative, which sets sail in 2027 with 530 fully furnished residences. Stretching 766 ft long and spanning 98 ft wide, the colossal fl oating upscale apartment building proves that neighborhoods don’t have to be static — they can fl oat across the sea. Priced for the lifetime of the vessel, one- to four-bedroom homes, elegantly designed in coastal or contemporary themes, measure 237 to 1,970 sq ft. They sell for $1m to $8m, while a limited number of homes are available for shared purchase with 25% or 50% ownership, costing from $550,000 to $4.4m. Owners have the option to rent out their on-ship villas when they’re not using them themselves. Envisioned by founders Shannon Lee and Alister Punton to provide jet-setters the opportunity to explore the world on their terms and to live a mobile life with passion while still working, raising children and building a domestic nest, MV Narrative will sail across six continents and circumnavigate the globe every three years. Kitted out with jaw-dropping amenities, as well as innovative immersive activities and top-notch wellness and healthcare programs,

simulator. Solving the school dilemma, the Storylines Global Academy stands out as a stellar youth education program. Under the tutelage of Wellness Solutions founder and CEO Tony de Leede, the onboard medical clinic and wellness center measures 10,000 sq ft. Its medical services run the gamut from wellness visits, weight loss and anti-aging to immunotherapy, dietary planning and more. With a hospital for emergency medicine and a helicopter landing pad, the pioneering program caters to denizens in pursuit of groundbreaking lifestyle enhancements, from Blue Zone-inspired diets to optimal aging treatments such as intravenous vitamins. Contact +1 813 567 8679, storylines.com

Storylines’ trailblazing ship rede fi nes the concept of global citizen. All-inclusive, the experience includes world-class dining, cultural enrichment programming, and fi tness facilities open 24 hours a day. The MV Narrative fl aunts 20 dining and bar venues, a microbrewery, marina with personal watercraft, three pools with sundecks, a pet exercise area, business center and a beauty salon. Read a book from the 10,000-book library, watch a movie in the theater, paint in the art studio or go bowling. Fitnessbu ff s can run the outdoor track, work out in the state-of-the-art gym, practice yoga in the studio, take to the dance fl oor or putter around with the golf

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Fromtop Gra ff Pear shape and round white diamond fringe necklace with 51.07 carats diamond; pear shape diamond ring with 10.91 carats diamond; pear shape, marquise and round earrings with 16.01 carats diamond, all price on request, gra ff .com

Clockwise Audemars Piguet Royal Oak self-winding chronograph 41mm in 18K yellow gold, $78,200, audemarspiguet.com Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 42mm in 18K Moonshine gold, $42,600, omegawatches.com JohnHardy Icon bracelet in sterling silver and 18K bonded yellow gold, $3,900, johnhardy.com Vacheron Constantin Overseas self-winding 41mm in 18K 5N pink gold, $60,500, vacheron-constantin.com Rachel Boston Rectangular signet ring in 9K yellow gold, $876; Oval signet ring in 9K yellow gold, $1,078; Hexagonum large signet ring in 18K yellow gold, $1,684, rachelboston.co.uk Cartier Panthère de Cartier bracelet in yellow gold with onyx and tsavorite garnets, $8,550, cartier.com STDupont Ligne 2 small Fire X lighter, $1,395, st.dupont.com

Clockwise Lock&Co Ventnor Cuenca Ultra- fi no Panama, $1,863, lockhatters.com

Richard Anderson Walnut jersey sports coat, $1,550, richardandersonltd.com STDupont Golden Diamond Head lighter necklace, $395, st-dupont.com Huntsman Madder Silk tie, $168, Silk Garza Regimental tie in brown, gold and navy, $265, huntsmansavilerow.com Crockett & Jones Pembroke Derbys in dark brown scotch grain, $790, crockettandjones.com Brunello Cucinelli Sartorial Sunset acetate sunglasses with polarized lenses, $883, brunellocucinelli.com Luca Faloni Weekender bag in chocolate brown, $975, lucafaloni.com

Clockwise The Balvenie 50 Year Old, $53,000, thebalvenie.com EagleRare 25 Year Old, $10,000, bu ff alotracedistillery.com ClaseAzul Tequila Gold, $300, claseazul.com The Dalmore 30 Year Old, $6,000, thedalmore.com Lalique Glenturret whisky glass (two shown), $113, Glenturret distillery exclusive Brora Untold Depths 44 Year Old, $13,200, Brora distillery exclusive

Clockwise from top left Khaite Augustina small crossbody in dark olive leather, $2,200, khaite.com Prada Loafers, $1,200, prada.com Hermès Lettres équestres shawl 140 cm in cashmere and silk, $1,300, hermes.com Paula Rowan Suede Aida gloves in tan, $233, paularowan.com Fernando Jorge Fluid Stones large band in 18K yellow gold and tiger’s eye, $4,500, fernandojorge.co.uk Cartier Baignoire de Cartier mini model in 18K yellow gold, $7,250, cartier.com Hermès H Booming bracelet in yellow gold and rose quartz, $96,900, hermes.com

Clockwise Pomellato Sabbia earrings, $36,550, pomellato.com Piaget Possession ring, $35,700, piaget.com

DeBeers Talisman cocktail ring in 18K yellow gold, $28,000, debeers.com Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra long necklace, 20 motifs in 18K rose gold, diamond and mother-of-pearl, $66,500, vancleefarpels.com DeBeers Talisman medal in 18K yellow gold, $26,000, debeers.com Cartier Polymorph bracelet in yellow gold and diamond, $202,000, cartier.com Hermès H Booming ring in yellow gold and orange moonstone, $32,800, hermes.com

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Clockwise Girard-Perregaux Casquette, $4,960, girard-perregaux.com Piaget Polo steel skeleton watch, $30,200, piaget.com Glashütte Original PanoMaticInverse 1-91-03-01-03-61, $47,400, glashuette-original.com Cartier Santos de Cartier cufflinks, $840, cartier.com Montblanc Starwalker space blue metal fountain pen, $1,140, montblanc.com A Langhe & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante in 950 platinum, price on request, alange-soehne.com Wolf Double watch winder with storage, $1,479, wolf1834.com

Clockwise Lalique 100 Points champagne coupe clear crystal (two shown), $225, lalique.com Dom Pérignon Vintage 2006 Plénitude 2, $560, domperignon.com Helle Mardahl The Deep Plate in pear, $220, hellemardahl.com

TSU Lange Yor Brass hand-cast bowl, $610, tsu-lange-yor.au Penfolds Champagne Cuvée Brut NV, $275, penfolds.com N25 Kaluga hybrid caviar, $200, n25caviar.co.uk SohoHome Florenza champagne bowl in alabaster, $1,170, sohohome.com Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 Special Edition – Tribute to Jean-Michel Basquiat © Estate of Jean-Michel Basquiat, licensed by Artestar, New York, $305, domperignon.com

Clockwise Boodles Aurora necklet in platinum with over 12 carats pink spinels and over 9 carats diamond, price on request, boodles.com Garrard Vault pendant in 18K white gold with 2.06 carat Pigeon’s Blood ruby and 1.66 carat diamond, price on request, garrard.com Jessica McCormack Signature East-West button back ring in 18K white gold and 18K yellow gold with 3.33 carats sapphire, $30,880, jessicamccormack.com Lugano Heart-shaped sapphire drop earrings in titanium, price on request, lugano.com Garrard 1735 ruby pendant in platinum with 0.5 carat diamond, $30,000, garrard.com Lito Jewelry Fallin’ Love earrings in 18K yellow gold with 23.4 carats emerald cut ruby, 1 carat baguette cut ruby, 0.18 carat pink sapphire and 0.25 carat moonstone, $9,764, lito fi nejewelry.com

Plasencia Alma Fuerte Sixto I isn’t just any cigar. It stands out with its unique hexagonal shape, drawing inspiration from the design of honeycomb cells crafted by bees. Much like the honeycomb, this natural shape allows for optimal storage and preservation of flavors. Wrapped in a Colorado Claro wrapper, the blend of aged tobaccos cultivated in top-quality soil results in a bold flavor profile. INSPIRED BY NATURE: THE HEXAGON

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Clockwise from top left Diptyque Figuier ( fi g tree) medium candle, $100, diptyqueparis.com LaMer The Treatment Lotion, $220, available at duty free, cremedelamer.com Diptyque Lilyphéa perfume, $340, Bois Corsé perfume, $340, diptyqueparis.com Aspinal of London Manicure set in tobacco pebble, $125, aspinalo fl ondon.com Henry Jacques Vert Galant, from $700, parfumshenryjacques.com Connolly England Green small wash bag, $625, connollyengland.com LaPrairie Life Matrix Haute-Rejuvenation Cream, $2,000, Pure Gold Radiance Cream, $1,000, laprairie.com

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Page 84 The big interview Ellys Woodhouse speaks to jewelry designer and goldsmith Adam Neeley about being a “mad scientist,” mixing metals and conducting experiments for over 25 years. Page 88 Behind the scenes Ruinart has taken a bold step into the future with its new cutting-edge maison. Emma Al Mousawi hears from the creative minds behind the reimagining of the world’s oldest champagne house.

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Clockwise from right Neeley hand- fi nishing the RivieraCu ff ; Modern Alchemy, Neeley's exhibition at Laguna Art Museum; Adam Neeley

Adam Neeley may be a jewelry designer and goldsmith by trade but, as he explains to Elite Traveler ’s Ellys Woodhouse, he sees himself as more of a modern alchemist; a self-described mad scientist, mixing metals and crafting experiments for over 25 years Adam Neeley on tapping into the dreamworld

“I’ve had a couple of explosions and interesting moments. I’ve vaporized gold before, which was a very expensive lesson to see $3,000 worth of gold just go up in the air.”

As one might then expect, Neeley’s pieces embody this dichotic artistic approach — straddling tradition and innovation, the worlds of dreams and reality. It’s one of the ways Neeley’s work transcends the conventions one might expect in a craft as ancient as human civilization itself. Many of Neeley’s designs can be described as dreamlike — with a pattern of crescent-moon curves, starry scatterings of diamonds and midnight sky-colored aquamarines — and this metaphor holds truth; much of Neeley’s work seems to emerge from a sort of dream state. “I usually can wake up and I have the piece perfectly imagined, like it’s already completed, already photographed,” he tells me over a video call from his gallery in Laguna Beach, California. This ability to tap into his subconscious is not merely spontaneous; it’s a practice he’s re fi nedover the years. He captures these fl eeting moments of inspiration quickly, sketching them down before the

Tonna Galea earrings in white gold, SpectraGold and diamonds

vision fades. There’s no doubt this subconscious brainstorming can be productive. “I can sometimes do 10 designs within a really good session,” he says, but it often marks the start of a meticulous and lengthy process before Neeley sees the pieces gracing the necks or earlobes of his customers. While Neeley might have an idea, it doesn’t necessarily mean he has the materials or the tools to bring that creation to life. In fact, he frequently fi nds that such things don’t yet exist: “I have designs that maybe I will not actually create, actually start and fi nish for 10 years, and that might be because I need to develop the gold that I’ve dreamt up, or that technique so it can hold, or maybe it’s a gemstone that I’m searching for.” This was certainly the case with Neeley’s fi rst dreamy design, conceived when he was an apprentice in Italy studying under master goldsmith Giò Carbone. “I had this dream of this beautiful, sinuous curve that came down, kind of like the edge of a clamshell, and then had the pearls just fl oating in the curves, with the gold going from yellow to white,” he says, his hands gesticulating as he describes the piece. Yet, he was immediately faced with a problem: “I was learning that process of how to do the gold, but it had an issue with hardness.” This early challenge opened a rabbit hole for Neeley into the world of gold alloys, something that has become a hallmark of his career. It’s an expensive and laborious process — he’s done about 185 experiments over several years. Neeley laughs it o ff : “I’ve had a couple of explosions and interesting moments. I’ve vaporized gold before, which was a very expensive lesson to see $3,000 worth of gold just go up in the air.” That explosive investment has paid o ff , with Neeley creating the SpectraGold gradient color technique and three distinct (and trademarked) solid colors of gold: AlbaGold, a peachy champagne-toned gold; RevaGold, a red gold with a touch of graphite; and

Melissani ring with indicolite tourmaline in SpectraGold with custom-cut diamonds

VeraGold, a cool, minty sage green gold. Returning to those clamshell curved earrings Neeley envisioned in Italy, after conquering the challenge of the gold’s hardness and fi nding the perfect pearls at a gem show in Munich, Germany, Neeley fi nally created the piece with his experimental metal. “I actually entered it into the International Pearl Competition, and it won fi rst place,” he says, his delight evident even over the video call. “And then, a year later, the curator and the head of the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC called and said, ‘Your piece is really extraordinary. Would you be interested in having it as part of our nation’s collection?’” Despite much of Neeley’s work being mostly client or commission these days — most recently, he’s launched a high jewelry line — those aforementioned earrings are far from the last of Neeley’s collection to go on display to the public. In the fi rst half of 2024, the Laguna Art Museum hosted a solo retrospective of Neeley’s work, the fi rst jewelry-focused exhibition held by the museum. The exhibition is something Neeley feels particularly proud of, a showcase of more than 140 pieces that explore the breadth of his career, starting with the fi rst piece Neeley made at age 12 — a pair of earrings for his mother after he discovered gemstones in the Colorado mountains. The exhibition

then moved through the years, “shifting and becoming less Southwestern, more contemporary, and moving into golden and fi ne work,” Neeley says. What has remained consistent throughout all of Neeley’s work, however, is his deep connection to nature and its in fl uence on his jewelry. From the Colorado mountains to his base of 18 years in Laguna Beach, the natural surroundings have been an ever-present source of inspiration. His most recent high jewelry line, the Cyclades collection, paid tribute to the ancient charm of Aegean Islands landscapes, with the standout Tonna Galea earrings inspired by a shell Neeley discovered during a vacation in Greece. Yet, that connection to his roots doesn’t prevent Neeley from looking to the future and to technolo g y to advance his craft. Neeley’s current focus is expanding beyond working with gold, into other materials like titanium for its lightweight nature and potential for a spectrum of color possibilities. “The parts are being 3D printed in Belgium by an aerospace company,” he adds. “And when I contacted them, I said, ‘I know this isn’t usual, and I’m a jeweler, but let’s give this a try.’” Of course, Neeley beams with excitement at the science of it all; its dream vision origin is certainly pioneering.

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