Elite Traveler May-June 2015

Issue 3/Volume 15 May/June 2015

DISCOVER Nikon Brikk, Ralph Lauren's Bugatti watch, Venice hotels

INFLUENCE Eli Broad, Elizabeth Doerr, Jessica Michault

INSPIRE Top 100 restaurants, art and fashion, African gorillas

EXPLORE Berlin, the French Riviera, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv

Hot in the city A STYLISH WEEKEND IN NEW YORK, PLUS THE 100 BEST RESTAURANTS IN THE WORLD

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WELCOME THE PRIVATE JET LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

We’re all familiar with the idea that we are what we eat; that physical and mental health is dictated by the food we consume. Here at Elite Traveler, we like to take things further. These days it seems to us that where you eat is at least as important in defining your style and who you are. With this in mind, the Elite Traveler 100 Top Restaurants is a unique listing, based not on the opinions of a handful of critics, but on those of thousands of private jet travelers. Top chefs love our Top 100. They continually tell us that it means more because it’s voted on by real diners and paying guests. This year, there’s evidence that the US is experiencing a gastronomic boom. See page 68 for more details. Elsewhere in this issue, there are rewards to be had for putting in a bit of effort. Whether that’s trekking the hard way to see gorillas in Africa, or cycling up one of the toughest stages on the Tour de France, naturally, we help you do this in comfort and style. If there’s a restaurant you think we (you) missed off our list, or a travel adventure to be covered, drop us an email at editorial@elitetraveler.com.

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Julien Macdonald dress, Gumuchian earrings, Bulgari bracelet

GLOBAL ELITE Bringing you our edit of the very best sites to visit around the world, the top places in which to eat and the perfect luxury items to snap up, our team works hard to make your journey better informed. Here are some of the places we visited…

Photographing the lovely Josefien Rodermans (above) at The Mark Hotel, New York, for the cover story

Casting our eyes and shaking our wrists over 1,000 watches and jewelry pieces (like this Fabergé bracelet) for all collectors at Baselworld in Switzerland

Cocktails at the beautiful Palazzo

Colonna in Rome before an intimate dinner with the Bulgari brothers

CONTENTS MAY/JUNE 2015, VOLUME 15, ISSUE 3

DISCOVER

35 Object of desire BRIKK NIKON CAMERA 36 Travel VENICE, MUSTIQUE, ISTANBUL AND MARRAKECH 38 Watches RALPH LAUREN, JAQUET DROZ AND NEWS FROM BASEL 42 Motoring FERETTI 750, A NEWMORGAN AND HERITAGE JAGUARS 44 Men’s style PALE SUMMER SUITS AND TRAVEL ACCESSORIES 46 Women’s style CHIC WHITE DRESSES, RED LIPSTICKS AND DESIGNER SWIMWEAR 50 Jewelry HARRY WINSTON'S SECRETS AND GREAT DIAMOND RINGS 52 Technology THE APPLE WATCH, HIGH-END HEADPHONES AND CAMERAS 54 Food &Drink EXPLORE A STREET DEDICATED TO FOOD IN PARIS 56 Design THE NEW PRADA FOUNDATION HQ IN MILAN 57 Flash WHO'S BEEN WHERE AND WHY? INFLUENCE

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60 Gerard Basset QUINTO DO NOVAL VINTAGE PORT 61 Jessica Michault ALL SET FOR A NEW SUMMER OF LOVE 62 Elizabeth Doerr A NEWMASTERPIECE FROM LOUIS MOINET

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INSPIRE

68 Top 100 RESTAURANTS AROUND THE WORLD, AS CHOSEN BY READERS 78 Fashion KEEPING COOL IN NYC 88 You against Mont Ventoux CYCLE LIKE IT’S THE TOUR DE FRANCE 92 Walk on the wild side GORILLA ENCOUNTERS IN VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK 98 Wearable art MUSEUM-WORTHY FASHION DISPLAYS EXPLORE 106 Total Guide WHERE TO EAT, STAY, DRINK & SHOP IN BERLIN 114 Itinerary CHIC OUT ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA 123 Life Through a Lens TEL AVIV THROUGH THE EYES OF LOCAL SIVAN ASKAYO 128 Top Suites TAKEN TO THE HEIGHTS IN HONG KONG 136 Flight of Fancy PRIVATE CRUISE AROUND PHANG NGA BAY

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Tel Aviv 6 Photographer Sivan Askayo Photographer Sivan Askayo grew up in Tel Aviv and recently moved back following a stint in New York, partly because she got hungry. “I love the food scene – it’s so fresh and diverse,” she says. So shooting the restaurants and hot spots of her town for Elite Traveler was a dream job. See where Askayo, who also shoots for Elle Decor , Monocle and Travel + Leisure, hangs out on page 123.

Journalist Nick Walton New Zealand-born Nick Walton is the travel editor of the South China Morning Post . When not camping in Antarctica or dancing at the Vienna Opera, he can be found exploring the markets and country parks of his adopted home city, Hong Kong. He had the enviable task of testing that city’s top suites for our regular top suites feature on page 128.

Fashion journalist Laurie Brookins

Writer Martin Fletcher

Writer Gisela Williams

Cyclist Susannah Osborne Cyclist Susannah

Journalist and stylist Laurie Brookins has interviewed many of the top names in fashion design; Karl Lagerfeld, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen and Miuccia Prada, to name but a few. Her understanding of the artistic sensibilities and craft that drive the fashion industry informs her feature on art as fashion on page 98.

As associate editor of The Times , British foreign correspondent Martin Fletcher has reported from Syria, Iraq and Somalia. For Elite Traveler he ventured into the untamed heart of Africa, discovering an untouched wilderness – and an experience of a lifetime – in the Democratic Republic of Congo, on page 92.

Born in the US but now living in Berlin, Williams now considers herself a bona fide German. She writes about the city for the New York Times and Travel + Leisure and picks its most happening hang-outs and coolest

Osborne has written about her passion for two-wheeled transport for Peloton Magazine , Cyclist Magazine and The Guardian so her attempt at Mont Ventoux, with just a bit of help from luxe bike outfit Rapha (page 88), posed little problem. “I still beat all the men in the group to the top,” she says of her challenge to conquer one of the Tour de France’s most iconic climbs.

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DISCOVER WATCHES / MOTORING / FASHION / JEWELRY / TECHNOLOGY / TRAVEL / FOOD & DRINK / DESIGN

Casting an elite eye over new products, amazing experiences and the latest openings for stylish citizens of the world

Prada galleria Milan, Italy

Photo: Courtesy Fondazione Prada

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Object of desire

Gold Brikk

Brikk’s hallmark is the super-luxury “tech-bling” makeover, usually with a little added sparkle. One of its more eye-popping recent efforts is this Nikon camera, finished in 24 karat yellow gold, with stingray leather around the focus and zoom rings, flash area and grip. Only 77 are being made, so if you want to snap one up, you’d better act quickly. The whole kit comprises a gold-plated Nikon Df body, a Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8 lens (with gold-plated lens cap and lens hood, of course) together with the usual charger, cables and software. Best of all, the kit comes beautifully packed into a Zero Halliburton camera case that’s also dripping in 24 karat gold. $57,995 brikk.com

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Travel

As the art world arrives for the Biennale Arte, starting on May 9, we compare two hotels, each on their own island, preparing to welcome the well-heeled, creative crowd Head to head in Venice

JWMARRIOTT RESORT & SPA

ST. REGIS SAN CLEMENTE PALACE

The space 266 rooms and 73 suites in the 19th century buildings of the Isola delle Rosa (Rose Island). The spa is in the old stables and there are vegetable gardens and olive groves in the grounds. Style Modern meets heritage, courtesy of architect Matteo Thun. The Italian designer has retained the character of the old buildings and gardens, with contemporary touches including sleek bathrooms and a white and turquoise color scheme. Food and drink Something to suit every mood, plus the Sapori Cooking Academy, where guests can take a masterclass in olive oil or pastry making or book a tour of the Rialto food market with the head chef. USP The views of St Mark's from the rooftop pool atop the spa; arriving by boat at the old chapel. Doubles from $305 marriott.com

The space 189 rooms in a restored 12th century monastery. The 39 suites have old terrazzo floors, rich brocades and lagoon views. Style Traditional and elegant but revamped for 2015 by Hirsch Bedner, the design team behind the sleek luxe of Alpina Gstaad, Switzerland. Food and drink Among a number of noteworthy options, the bar is inspired by the King Cole in St. Regis New York (where the Bloody Mary was invented – look out for the Venetian version). The restaurant from Roberto Dal Seno (formerly at the lauded Four Seasons in Milan) has lagoon views. USP Bespoke St. Regis butler service; the San Clemente church next door, which is both a city

landmark and a stunning wedding venue. Doubles from $395 stregisvenice.com

Words: Emily Mathieson. Photos: Corbis, Getty Images, Rex Features

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2015 Royal approval: new style Prince William and Kate Middleton holidaying on Mustique

Mustique is known for its seamless blend of old and new

What's new: Mustique Loved by royals old (Princess

Margaret) and new (Prince William and Kate on their recent babymoon), the tiny Caribbean island is keeping the scene going year round with new ideas and places to stay. Yacht management company y.CO now offers a “surf and turf” package, so you can match your perfect yacht with your perfect villa – and let the company’s expert brokers do all the legwork. y.co The classic Cotton House hotel has just launched its first spa, by ila, an company specializing in organic Private island villas don’t come much smarter than Sienna – a sumptuous Romanesque escape for 10 people, complete with cascading pools and columns. Prices start at $31,000 per week. mustique-island.com/villa products and ingredients. cottonhouse.net/the-spa/

The red city’s luxury hotel boom seemingly knows no bounds, as five-star brands jostle to offer increasingly indulgent accommodation in the city. First up this season is the Mandarin Oriental Marrakech, a 63-villa site on 20 hectares of rose- and bougainvillea- filled gardens near the Golf Club (but a little way out of town). On the other side of the golf course, the Park Hyatt is taking shape on a private gated complex. Joining them in September is The Grace, with 18 suites in Berber-style buildings and its own stable of horses on a quiet and peaceful edge-of-the- city desert site. ON THE RADAR MARRAKECH

1977 Royal approval: old style Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret on a Silver Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean

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no-nonsense approach. Follow up with a swim in the rooftop pool (right) or indulge in a noteworthy string to the bow of the newly opened hotel. sohohouseistanbul.com cocktail or two at Cecconi’s, another

hillside on the banks of the Bosphorus. Treatments use products from British brand Cowshed in everything from facials to foot rubs. The on-site hammam room is clad in beautiful Moorish green tiles and an authentic

Traditionally, spas in Turkey offer a rough rub-and-scrub approach to bathing. But the new tradition on its head to offer an experience for sybarites in a cavernous space carved into a spa at Soho House Istanbul has turned

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Watches

Grained burl wood is used for the watch encasement, referencing the car’s interior

2015

The RL Automotive

Skeleton Model 45mm timepiece pays homage to the designer’s classic Bugatti with its blasted black steel dial and use of polished wood

Driven by perfection

The relationship between horological endeavour and high-end automobiles is a road well-traveled. Take Breitling’s long-standing partnership with Bentley, for instance. It’s now 12 years and counting. Then there’s Hublot and Ferrari, Jaeger-LeCoultre and AstonMartin, Bremont and Jaguar, Parmigiani and Bugatti. The latter enterprise, established in 2004, is of particular relevance to Ralph Lauren’s new flagship watch, the RL Automotive Skeleton Model 45mm, given that the design is directly inspired by the fashion mogul’s own 1938 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic Coupé, a car widely considered to be the jewel of his much-coveted private collection of more than 60 classic automobiles. The most striking facet of this skeletonized watch is a material commonly found in cars of this vintage and pedigree: encasing the shot-blasted black steel dial is a grained amboyna burl wood bezel modeled on the Bugatti’s steering wheel. In stark contrast to the black and gold detailing of the exposed face – from the oxidized, sword-shaped hands to the oversized balance wheel oscillating at 18,000 vibrations per hour – this is Lauren’s most ambitious watch to date, and also the first to feature an open- worked movement, the hand-wound Caliber RL1967. $35,000 ralphlauren.com RALPH LAUREN’S LATEST FINE TIMEPIECE IS A PAEAN TO THE AMERICAN STYLE ICON’S GREAT PASSION – CLASSIC CARS

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Designer Ralph Lauren’s vintage Bugatti 57SC Atlantic Coupé, the jewel in his collection of 60 classic cars, is the inspiration for the RL Automotive Skeleton Model 45mm watch

Cut a dash The dashboard and steering wheel feature rich burl wood

Words: Henry Farrar-Hockley. Photos: Getty Images

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The Museum Pocket Watch is an antique-style watch based around the restored inner parts of an 18th century Jaquet Droz timepiece.

BRAND PROFILE/// JAQUET DROZ

Few watchmakers can claim to match the heritage of this manufacture in the Swiss city of La Chaux-de-Fonds. Established in 1721, its founder – Pierre Jaquet Droz – was not merely an artisan watchmaker, but a renowned inventor of complex automata. In fact, such was the level of innovation exhibited by his machines they have since been credited as the earliest-known examples of working computers. Today, Pierre’s pioneering spirit lives on through a collection of haute horology and intricately executed craftsmanship. jaquet-droz.com

1 GRANDE SECONDE DEADBEAT Referencing a complication invented during the Age of Enlightenment – deadbeat seconds – this watch features Jaquet Droz’s signature overlapping dials, and a larger jumping second hand. Price on request 2 THE BIRD REPEATER GENEVA A celebration of the city whose first clock-making was founded by Jaquet Droz, this red-gold minute repeater has eight mechanical animations – from a hatching egg to the flowing water of Lake Geneva. Price on request 3 PERPETUAL CALENDAR ECLIPSE A pertinent example of the watchmaker’s predilection for complexity, this 43mm design incorporates minutes, hours, day, date and month, a leap year indicator, moon phase and a power reserve of 68 hours. $41,000

Show offs

This year’s Baselworld fair exhibited an array of horological showmanship, not least from niche label MCT (Manufacture Contemporaine du Temps), whose Frequential One F110 features a squared-off 42mm case design cast from grade-5 DLC-coated titanium and a raised balance wheel positioned in the center of the watch face. Breguet’s Tradition 7097 Automatique Seconde Rétrograde, meanwhile, shows a heritage brand embracing thoroughly 21st century methods. The outcome is something akin to an inverted design, from its retrograde second hand to the miniaturized guilloché dial, which leaves ample space for the other features. Louis Vuitton’s watch arm continues to quietly gain credibility with the release of three Tambour éVolution dual-time models in stealth black, the most appealing of which, the Spin Time GMT, indicates the second time zone via a series of tiny rotating cubes. mctwatches.com, breguet.com, louisvuitton.com

Clockwise from top left Louis Vuitton’s Tambour éVolution; a Breguet Tradition 7097 Automatique Seconde Rétrograde; Baselworld 2015

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Motoring

Bentley’s grand tourer, the Continental, is the inspiration for this new suite at the St. Regis Istanbul

Top yacht Ferretti 750

Richard Burton, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren and, more recently, Jennifer Lopez have all been spotted sunning themselves on Ferretti decks. And it has racing pedigree, too, winning 1994’s Class 1 Offshore World Championship. Two decades on, Italian yacht builder Ferretti is still top of the heap. Its latest offering, the Ferretti 750, took center stage at this year’s Dusseldorf International Boat Show. Spanning 22 meters, with a beam of 5.7 meters, the 750 is characterised by sporty, but elegant lines. An optional set-up pushes the top speed up to 32.5 knots (standard 30) and the sundeck comes in two options, with a roll-bar and Bimini top or a hard-top and awning. Another key feature is a long, electronically-operated swimming platform that can be lowered half a meter below the surface. But what also sets Ferretti, arguably one of the world’s finest yacht makers, apart is its anti-rolling gyro technology, which reduces the effects of waves. All this adds up to a slick exterior, plus a super smooth ride. $3.56m, boats-barcos.com

Words: Laura Powell, Richard Cree

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TAKE THREE/// ALL THE EIGHTS

1 MORGAN AERO 8 The fifth generation of the ever-so-British Aero 8 boasts a German engine (a 4.8-litre V8 from BMW). But for all this is the most advanced Morgan ever, the lack of fussy electronic driver aids means it’s as much fun as ever. morgan-motor.co.uk 2 AUDI R8 At the other extreme when it comes to electronic driver technology, this new-look R8 boasts laser headlamps, a customizable digital dashboard (or virtual cockpit) and (of course) the latest Quattro four-wheel drive audi.com Ushering in a new era for the ultimate Italian supercar brand, this is the replacement for the popular 458 Italia and is the first mid-engined turbocharged V8 the firm has offered. It delivers a rasping 660bhp at 8000rpm. A lovely treat from the prancing horse. ferrari.com 3 FERRARI 488GTB

Jaguar’s heritage drive days feature classics from the 1950s and 1960s

FUN DRIVE JAGUAR HERITAGE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

other and against their successors from the current range. The pick of the driving experiences is the all-day “Grace and Pace Experience” ($3,000), which involves a whole day, during which you will be driving a total of nine great Jaguars, including classics from the 1950s (with potentially both classic C-Types and D-Types on offer), as well as the more up-to-date XKR-S GT and F-Type R. All the driving takes place on a specially prepared private test facility, with instructors and experts on hand to help you get the most from the day. If you can tear yourself away from the track, lunch is an (almost) equally enjoyable, luxurious affair at the nearby Orange Tree restaurant. Learn your skills here, then

Start almost any sentimental classic car enthusiast running on the subject of a favorite car and it won’t be long before they name a Jaguar. When it comes to picking a favorite, many will quickly opt for the classic, long, sweeping lines of that symbol of stylish Swinging 1960s London, the E-Type. But the more serious-minded might well opt for some of the earlier, more successful racing Jaguars, which dominated the world’s best circuits in the 1950s. This twin road and track heritage has been well preserved by Jaguar (and some would argue so has the myth). Now all this carefully curated past is open for the world (or at least those prepared to pay) to enjoy. Thanks to a carefully marshalled program of Jaguar heritage track days, those classic car enthusiasts can get behind the wheel of their favorite Jaguar, and even measure them against each

FIRST DRIVE INDIAN SCOUT A legend on two-wheels, the Indian revival is on. After half a century, the brand revved back into life with a punchy, water-cooled engine and a sassy new line-up. The all-new Scout (pictured) rides like a dream. A mid-life crisis no longer needs that Harley. indianmotorcycle.com

sign up for the Heritage Challenge race series. jaguarheritagedriving.com

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Men’s style

Robert Redford in The Great Gatsby shows how to carry off the cream suit with style

Cream of the crop

If last summer’s predilection for whiter-than-white menswear hinted at an antipathy towards the bold primary colours of recent resort lines, 2015 is proving that the mood for neutral tones over a bolder aesthetic is here to stay. As the coming months look set to see more than their fair share of cream hues, the good news is this is far removed from the days of crumpled, beige, linen suits, jet-lagged Panama hats or the Man from Del Monte. Themood for neutral tones over a bolder aesthetic is here to stay Gieves & Hawkes’s latest collection, evoking English summers spent by the sea, exemplifies creative director Jason Basmajian’s talent for deftly reinterpreting classic tailoring to create something more captivating. The Savile Row stalwart’s summer eveningwear includes a one-button shawl-collar suit in cream Irish linen with covered buttons and a simple, spotted cream pocket square underlining its razor-sharp credentials. At Canali, meanwhile, the focus of the capsule collection is on soft, comfortable lines that blend the precision of bespoke tailoring with the unstructured elegance of leisurewear. Its single- and double-breasted suit jackets feature fine checks or stripes while the trousers are enhanced by an exaggerated, three-inch cuff. Bottega Veneta’s look is more relaxed, with its sandy tones, high- waisted cotton trousers and asymmetric zip jackets. But creative director Tomas Maier’s carefully engineered silhouettes and luxe fabrics raise this collection above the level of mere weekend lounge gear. gievesandhawkes.com, canali.com, bottegaveneta.com

Words: Henry Farrar-Hockley. Photos: Imaxtree.com, Rex Features

Cream suits for classic summer wear popped up on many a runway. This means there is a style to, literally, suit everyone, from sharp tailoring to more unstructured, sporty lines. TAKE THREE/// CREAM SUMMER SUITS

CANALI Soft, comfortable lines 1

GIEVES & HAWKES English summers by the sea 2

BOTTEGA VENETA Carefully engineered silhouettes 3

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Make a splash in these Labirinto Jasper Pucci print mid-length swim shorts $335 orlebarbrown.co.uk

KEEP IT UNDER YOUR HAT

Bin your tired old Panama and replace with this connoisseur, grade 16 Ilano weave beauty that can be rolled up for traveling. Each hat takes weeks of work by the most highly skilled weavers. Pachacuti is a company that is trying to keep the old craft alive and deals directly with the makers in Ecuador. You can log onto the website to customize your Panama by selecting ribbon color and style of bow. $640, panamas.co.uk

2 AMBRA ACQUA DI PARMA

Colonia Ambra by Acqua di Parma, probably the most revered cologne in history. Inspired by the classic perfumery of Venice, Ambra offsets its Mediterranean characteristics with a rare ingredient – ambergris – bringing a sensual earthiness to the mix. $221 per 100ml acquadiparma.com

1 COLOGNE INDÉLÉBILE MALLE Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle is leading the pack with Cologne Indélébile. Creator Dominique Ropion overhauled the scent by juxtaposing the conventional (orange blossom, bergamot) with the unexpected (musks and narcissus). The result is sexy, yet refined. $229 for 100ml fredericmalle.com

3 INCENSE & CEDRAT JO MALONE Last, but not least, is Jo Malone London. The Incense & Cedrat Cologne Intense conveys a bold new perspective through the addition of Omani incense, whose luminous warmth affords it a lasting freshness. $162 per 100ml jomalone.com

ANDERSON’S WOVEN BELT

With its clean, uplifting notes, eau de cologne is a warm-weather staple for men. The only downside? No matter how many new variants come to market, few perfumers stray from the formula of citrus oils (typically lemon, bergamot and neroli) blended with herbal accords of lavender, rosemary and thyme. Yet this summer, there is a refreshing new attitude, as shown by the three colognes we sniffed out. Colognial days

Don’t be fooled by the Anglophile name of this specialist Italian beltmaker. The founder, the late Carlo Valenti, was merely extremely appreciative of traditional British tailoring. Although the Parma-based company specializes in a variety of handmade styles, it is the brand’s woven Multicolor Stretch Belt (available in a palette of 60 different combinations) where it truly excels. With no permanent belt holes, each belt can be subtly adjusted to accommodate the excesses of those long, delicious, Mediterranean lunches. $155, mrporter.com

THE ENDORSEMENT: CARTIER MESSENGER BAG

As an international businessman, Louis Cartier was a frequent traveler, flitting between his stores in New York, London, Moscow and his native Paris. This is why the Louis Cartier Fine Leather Goods bag collection, inspired by the great man himself, is designed for men who travel a lot. Pick up this messenger bag from the collection, which is crafted from crocodile skin and lined with black goatskin. $46,300, cartier.us

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Pair your LWD with Black Southwark gladiator sandals from Stella McCartney $770 stellamccartney.com

All white now Women’s style

Demure delight Louis Vuitton

Classic lace Givenchy

Subversive propriety Erdem

Goddess of minimal Lanvin

Move over LBD, this spring it is all about the LWD. No longer confined to angelic and bridal, the little white dress might even be more versatile than most women’s traditional black go-to garment. Designers sent iterations of the LWD down the runway that varied from dangerously sexy (Givenchy) to perfectly minimal (Christian Dior and Lanvin). One of the strongest statements this season came from Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton. His Victorian-inspired, long-sleeved minidress with woven black collar nods to the past, but embraces ultra-modern materials and techniques. Victoriana was also an influence for ErdemMoralioglu, whose broderie anglaise apron dress epitomized subversive propriety.

Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli created an exquisite cut-out dress, which is not for the faint of heart, and over at Christian Dior, Raf Simons showed a modern, minimal version paired with textured knit shoes. Folklore and boho-chic hit new heights in Clare Waight Keller’s elegant collection at Chloé, with a tailored lace shirt dress with classic written all over it. At Lanvin, Alber Elbaz elevated a basic white tee by transforming it into a beautiful long dress, accessorized with a python belt. And Riccardo Tisci brought sexy to Givenchy this season. Among this strong, take-no-prisoners show was model Cara Delevigne, stomping down the runway in a white, lace-ruffled dress and over-the-knee, black leather boots, pairing naughty and nice.

LUSCIOUS LIPS To keep the fresh look of your LWD, try a bare face paired with a bold lip. Cassandra Huysentryt Grey, founder of one of Elite Traveler ’s go-to beauty websites, Violet Grey, shares her picks. violetgrey.com

1 GUERLAIN ROUGE G LIPSTICK IN 66 GRACIA The Guerlain lipstick’s ingenious design includes its own mirror for furtive lipstick checks at 35,000 feet. guerlain.com

2 SERGE LUTENS LÈVRES EN BOITE LIP PALETTE 1 REDS In this highly edited palette, there are enough crimson combinations to handle a night at the Opera or a stroll

3 YVES SAINT LAURENT ROUGE VOLUPTE SHINE LIPSTICK IN 19 FUCHSIA IN RAGE Until cabins include a personal mister, YSL’s lipsticks offer the moisture and pigment to look polished coast to coast. yslbeauty.com

through Shanghai. sergelutens.com

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Eye opener: The new SK-II Essential Power Eye Cream is an indispensable tool in any woman’s beauty arsenal. This cream is the result of SK-II’s 10-year Akita study. In just two weeks, the cream can firm under eye bags and lift eyelids. $125, sk-ii.com

TAKE THREE/// PLATFORM SANDALS

Bring the 1970s into your wardrobe with spring’s hottest shoe: the platform sandal

1 PRADA

Prada’s embroidered sandal is even more bohemian when paired with floral socks, as seen on the runway. Price upon request prada.com 2 SAINT LAURENT BY HEDI SLIMANE Yves Saint Laurent is synonymous with 1970s fashion; this spring, Hedi Slimane put his own modern stamp on the decade with these show- stopping platforms. $1,495 ysl.com 3 CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION These sleek, lacquered patent leather sandals go perfectly with flared jeans, also currently making a comeback. $1,295 calvinklein.com

THE HEAT IS ON

This year, directional swimwear label Eres has partnered with Laure Heriard Dubreuil, founder and CEO of The Webster, one of the hottest boutiques in America, to design its first ever capsule swim collection, LHD x ERES. Inspired by Miami’s colorful Art Deco architecture, tropical environment and, of course, sexy style, Dubreuil has brought back

classic Eres silhouettes and reinvigorated them with cut outs, playful floral prints, and bold colors (flamingo pink anyone?). The collection can be worn mismatched and is available exclusively at The Webster Miami and Eres boutiques worldwide. From $300 thewebstermiami.com, eresparis.com

Words: Kristen Shirley Photos: Calvin Klein, Eres, Imaxtree.com, Prada, Saint Laurent, SK-II

If it’s happening in London, it’s happening at The May Fair. An icon of expressive design with a playful, unstuffy style that redefines the ethos of five-star hospitality.

The May Fair, in the heart of London’s true luxury quarter and home to the glamorous since it’s Royal opening in 1927 Home to 12 of the most spectacular suites in the heart of London May Fair Kitchen has a passion for the best ingredients – specified, sourced and cooked to perfection

The Cigar Room is an intimate enclave recreating the outdoors in, the perfect setting to sample the finest hand rolled Cuban cigars There’s also the luxurious and indulgent Spa, the May Fair Theatre, a 201-seat private screening room and the award winning May Fair Bar

STRATTON STREET, LONDON W1J 8 LT +44 (0)20 7769 4041 THEMAYFAIRHOTEL.CO.UK

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These flower earrings from The One and Only One feature 5.40 carats of yellowish orange diamond center stones, with 12.69 carats of white diamonds set in platinum. info@theoneandonlyone.com Price on request

Jewelry

TAKE THREE/// DIAMOND RINGS

Secret Cluster , a versatile 81.07 carat diamond necklace designed to be worn as a sautoire, a three-row necklace, or a back-drop pendant

Fine jewelry lightens up with these fresh and modern diamond rings

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DELFINA DELETTREZ DIAMOND DOTS RING

Secret Wonder, reversible earrings that can be mismatched by design

Delettrez’s quirky piece is an industry favorite. The 18-karat white-gold ring is set with a quartet of white diamonds and is one of the more striking ways to wear fine jewelry. $3,240, openingceremony.us

2 REPOSSI WHITE DIAMOND PAVE ROSE- GOLD BERBERE RING

Reveal your secret sparkle

This beautiful ring makes a strong statement. It can be worn along the length of one finger or on two adjacent fingers. $26,000, harrods.com

HarryWinston is not just a legendary name in the world of fine jewelry. He was also a man famous for keeping secrets, whether walking around with diamonds in his pockets or keeping treasures in a private office vault. His biggest secret was his identity. Forbidden by an insurance policy from showing his face in public, Winston’s name alone became synonymous with the house. The new Secrets collection references this heritage. The Secret Cluster collection conceals theWinston Cluster throughout. A stand-out necklace hides a miniature perfume bottle in diamonds. The Secret Wonder collection has a stunning medallion, set with pear-shaped and round diamonds, which rotates to reveal the back of the piece, set with sapphires, diamonds and aquamarines. The Secret Wonder reversible diamond, sapphire and

3 GUCCI CHIODO RING IN 18-KARAT WHITE GOLD AND DIAMONDS

aquamarine earrings can be worn matching in two different colors, or mismatched (as pictured) to create the current on-trend look. The necklaces and bracelets in the Secret Combination collection come with detachable strands of diamonds that can be assembled and worn in different configurations, ranging from a simple, two-strand necklace to an extravagant, multi-layered necklace with 568 diamonds. harrywinston.com Words:: Kristen Shirley Photos: Courtesy of The One and Only One, Delfina Delettrez, Harrods, Gucci, Harry Winston

Snaking around the finger, this 18-karat, white-gold ring set with spiraling white diamonds is sure to turn heads. $9,100, gucci.com