Elite Traveler May-June 2017

Discover Land Rover, Porsche Design, Waris Ahluwalia, Vacheron Constantin

Influence Thomas Keller, Jean-Claude Biver, DavidMiliband, Roberta Naas

Inspire Casual spring tailoring on the streets of New York City

Explore Amsterdam, The Bahamas, Barcelona, Cook Islands, London

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Welcome In an increasingly fast paced world, here at Elite Traveler we relish any opportunity to sit downwith friends and family, mobile firmly in pocket, and catch up over exceptional food and fine wine. But who do you trust enough to accept dining recommendations from? With nearly 50,000 restaurants in New York alone, it is a hugely competitive market with a staggering amount of chopping and changing, opening and closing. And standards vary — hugely in some cases. This is where the strength of the Elite Traveler Top 100 Restaurants list lies — it is the advice of your peers. It is the opinion of our readers who are, on a daily basis, sampling and subsequently sharing their first-hand experiences of the global fine dining scene. It is heartening to note that the trends we’ve seen from this year’s list mirror those that are appearing in the food community in general. Hyper-local sourcing is becoming the ethos behind many a restaurant and, we won’t ruin the surprise, but it can’t be coincidence that the number one restaurant for 2017 has their own garden. Find the complete list on p60 to see if your favorite has made it this year, and read exclusive interviews with our award- winners: Massimo Bottura, Dominique Crenn and Joël Robuchon. This is also our annual men’s style issue and our photoshoot takes us to the streets of New York, arguably the new home of fine dining. We’re loving the casual tailoring, perfect for spring. Elsewhere we’ve got in-depth interviews with two luminaries, chef Thomas Keller, and the head of LVMH Watches’ big three (Zenith, TAG Heuer and Hublot), Jean-Claude Biver. If you’re looking for something brand new, see our selection of the top new hotels in the world, and turn to p128 and The Hot List for an unbelievable selection of once-in-a-lifetime trips, including sailing The Bahamas with America’s Cup champions and a polar expedition. If you can’t find your favorite restaurant on the list, or want to highlight a new chef you think is the next rising star, drop us a line at editorial@elitetraveler.com

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@ELITETRAVELER AROUND THE WORLD As always, our editorial team have been traveling the world, tirelessly hunting down the very best travel experiences, new launches and bespoke services to share with our readers

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On the cover Jesse wears Cesare Attolini double- breasted linen-wool-silk suit, $6,700, and linen shirt, $650. Available at Cesare Attolini in New York, contact Enrico Libani, +1 646 707 3006. Shot on location in New York City.

Inspire: The top 100 restaurants in the world This year's list of restaurants, exclusively voted for by the discerning readership of Elite Traveler, offers a tantalizing combination of rising stars, returning favorites and a brand new number one Page 60

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Discover 23 Object of desire The Royal Coffee Maker turns the art of coffee brewing into a ceremony 24 Watches Girard-Perregaux celebrates its 225th anniversary 26 Men’s style Waris Ahluwalia's collaboration with The Kooples takes us on a journey 28 Women’s style Slim suits offer a chic evening alternative to a dress 30 Jewelry Whimsical feathered jewels and diamonds contrasted with black 34 Motoring Climbing desert cliffs takes the Land Rover Discovery to the edge 36 Yachts We find the ideal yacht for the more gourmand- focused charterer 38 Aviation Embraer brings back the glamour and thrill of aviation’s golden age 41 Technology Porsche Design's highly anticipated Book One 43 Design Vispring x Missoni as part of Harrods' Art Partners initiative 45 Art Three unmissable upcoming showcases, including Hugo Boss Prize winner Anicka Yi

Inspire 60 The Top 100 Restaurants The votes have been counted and the list of the best restaurants in the world, as chosen by Elite Traveler readers, is released 81 Top NewHotels From city escapes to island retreats, this list of hotels that have opened in the last year will inspire those looking for new experiences 94 Fashion The Men's Issue showcases spring tailoring on the streets of New York

Influence 48 Thomas Keller The king of the culinary world on making an emotional connection through his food 51 Roberta Naas The watch industry is looking to the aeronautic and auto-racing world as they strive to develop new alloys 52 Alec Marsh Talks to David Miliband about the importance of private international philanthropy 53 Victoria Daskal Urges readers to try the noble grape of Barolo 54 Andy Hayler Our resident restaurant critic shares his views on what makes a good restaurant exceptional 56 Jean-Claude Biver On the love and passion that has fueled his 41 years in the watch industry

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24 Vacheron Constantin’s bespoke division Atelier Cabinotiers showcase their new creation: Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600

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106 Top London Suites Enjoy the lights and sights of the city from our picks of the best suites

London The Savoy Royal Suite Bar with Erik Lorincz

116 Destination Guides Insider guides to the very best of Washington, DC, The Bahamas, Barcelona, Amsterdam and Cook Islands 128 The Hot List From watching the Palio di Siena horse races to the America's Cup, the Our selection of some of the most extraordinary properties on the housing market today 136 Flight of Fancy Marvel at the majesty of Everest as you enjoy a champagne breakfast on the mountain Hot List has it all 132 Property Highlights

RareModels Inside thePorscheVaults The Porschemuseumis considered one of the world’s best automobile showcases, and it has just opened its vaults to reveal five of the rarest productionmodels in its collection. The number one spot goes to the Porsche 356 AmericaRoadster.Watch the behind-the- scenes video online.

Explore the Amazon with Cousteau and Aqua Expeditions Having first traveled the Amazon 35 years ago with his world-renowned explorer father Jacques, Jean-Michel Cousteau is partnering with Aqua Expeditions to guide a small group on a seven-day itinerary up the Amazon. Interview with The Set Hotels CEO, Stephen Alden Encompassing Hotel Café Royal in London, Amsterdam’s Conservatorium, and the soon-to-be-opened Lvtetia in Paris, we talk to the CEO of The Set Hotels to get insight into how he shaped this luxury hotel brand.

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London VICTORIA DASKAL Writer

Barcelona PETER CLOVER Writer

London ALEC MARSH Editor

New York BENJAMIN LIONG SETIAWAN Writer Our new men’s style contributor Benjamin Liong Setiawan is a graduate of Parsons School of Design and has been working as a lifestyle and fashion editor in New York for over a decade. When he’s not styling high-profile individuals, Benjamin enjoys running, snowboarding and fine food. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram@hungryeditor. p26

Washington, DC BECCA HENSLEY Writer

Victoria Daskal is project manager at The World of Fine Wine magazine and a stage two student at the Institute of Masters of Wine. She is a WSET certified course tutor, who regularly travels to wine regions, judges wine competitions and writes about wine. Follow her on Instagram @victoriadaskal to see her latest discoveries. p53

Mallorcan-based author and columnist Peter Clover has a passion for the written word, travel and luxury hotels, combining this holy trinity by sharing his destination experiences with elite travelers. An exhibited artist, Peter writes with a colorful and detailed voice, always looking for the innovative and the exciting among the exclusive. p122

Alec Marsh is the editor of Spear’s . A former British Society of Magazine Editors award- winner, Alec has written for titles such as the daily and Sunday Telegraph , The Times and the Daily Mail , as well as leading UK weeklies such as The Spectator , Country Life and luxury titles including the Gentleman’s Journal , Yachts & Yachting and Shooting Gazette . p52

Award-winning journalist and published poet Becca Hensley takes to heart Confucius, who said, "Wherever you go, go with all your heart." A peripatetic luxury vagabond, she writes for scores of prestigious publications. In search of l'art de vivre , she’s off soon to Thailand to walk with elephants and Spain to trek the Santiago trail. Follow her @beccahensley. p116

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Motoring The challenging landscape of canyons, sandstone cliff faces and forestedmesas near Zion National Park in Utah provided the perfect place to put the new Land Rover Discovery through its paces Page 34

Object of desire Follow in the footsteps of the King of Hungary with this handmade coffee siphon brewer. Men’s style Waris Ahluwalia’s personal style takes him from appearances on best-dressed lists to designing a collection with The Kooples. Yachts Our selection of luxury limousine tenders ensures you get from ship to shore in comfort and style. Technology Porsche Design steps into the world of computing through a collaboration with Microsoft.

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Object of desire

Fit for a king Siphon coffee brewers were introduced in the 1850s when the King of Hungary impressed his guests with one during a royal banquet. Royal Paris is continuing this tradition of turning the art of coffee brewing into a ceremony, and is the only company in the world that produces this exquisite machine. The Royal Coffee Maker, created by French artist Jean-Luc Rieutort, takes more than 50 hours of meticulous craftsmanship. Each machine is made entirely by hand, and each individual piece is assembled, carved and decorated one piece at a time. The artist chisels complex details into each individual component, and the distinctive ‘chasing dolphins’ closing system takes more than five hours to complete. Each coffee maker is completely semi-precious stone, with an azurite or malachite base. It is fully customizable should you want to engrave your initials, company name or family crest. From $10,000, contact Katrien Maes, director of sales, info@ royalcoffeemaker.com, +33 517 347 7983, royalcoffeemaker.com bespoke and available in 24K gold or silver, using crystals and

Words Samantha Coles

VACHERON CONSTANTIN’S ATELIER CABINOTIERS SPECIAL ORDER In 18th century Geneva, watchmakers were called cabinotiers and their achievements represented the pinnacle of watchmaking. Vacheron Constantin’s Atelier Cabinotiers continues that grand tradition of Swiss watchmaking with its bespoke division. Here, there are no catalogs, no reproductions and no limits. Each commission is based off of a conversation where it discerns exactly what each client is looking for, and then creates the perfect timepiece, one which will never be recreated and most are never discussed. Many are designed to a customer’s specific requests, including the most complicated watch ever made. Reference 57620 pictured here, contains 57 complications, including a Hebrew perpetual calendar, grande sonnerie minute repeater and double retrograde split-seconds chronograph. Other timepieces test the watchmaker’s imagination and creativity, focusing on the métiers d’art that Vacheron Constantin has perfected for over 260 years, including some unusual to watchmaking. This year, for the first time, it created a fully-integrated movement without a special commission, Les Cabinotiers Celestia Astronomical Grand Complication 3600. There are 23 mainly astronomical complications, and it’s the brainchild of one watchmaker — it took him five years to develop the caliber. It’s incredibly thin for such a complicated watch, clocking in at 8.77mm, and it has an astounding three weeks of power reserve. In addition to more traditional astronomical complications, there are rare ones that show sunrise and sunset, the running equation of time, the length of day and night, seasons, solstices, equinoxes, zodiac signs and even a tide-level indicator. It’s beautiful too, with details such as a transparent celestial chart of the Northern Hemisphere on the back and a subdial that shows the sun-moon-earth conjunction. Approximately $1m, contact Vacheron Constantin Concierge, +1 877 701 1755, concierge.us@vacheron- constantin.com, vacheron-constantin.com elite traveler MAY/JUNE 2017 24 Watches

The back of the watch holds eight complications and a visible tourbillon

All of the complications are integrated into the movement

Each commission creates a bespoke timepiece, one which will never be recreated and most are never discussed.

Words Kristen Shirley

The 1200P movement is only 2.35mm thick and has beautiful finishings, including circular Côtes de Genève

BRAND PROFILE GIRARD-PERREGAUX

The venerable Swiss watch brand based in La Chaux-de-Fonds recently celebrated its 225th anniversary and today produces some of the industry’s most exciting timepieces, some using antiques as inspiration. While it works with the latest technology in developing movements, it continues to use traditional methods Hollywood, contact Eric Hoopingarner, +1 310 289 0808, girard-perregaux.com 1. Neo-Bridges Automatic Titanium The bridges on this piece take inspiration from a 19th century movement in the famous Esmeralda pocket watch and have become a hallmark of the manufacture. The symmetry in the piece is captivating and at six o’clock there is a visible 10.15mm balance wheel. $24,000 2. 1966WW.TC A valuable asset for the globe-trotting elite traveler, aWorld Time allows the wearer to tell the time anywhere around the world with just a glance at the wrist. The 1966WW.TC has a clean and legible dial with day and night indicator, and the movement can be set in both directions, which is unusual for a world timer. $23,800 3. Laureato Tourbillon This year, Girard-Perregaux introduces a full Laureato collection, which is loved for its sporty but elegant look and Clous de Paris hobnail dial. Our pick has an in-house self-winding movement in a case of titanium and pink gold and a tourbillon with matching pink gold bridge. $93,700 when decorating, assembling and adjusting the timepieces by hand. Available atWestime inWest

Piaget has established itself at the forefront of ultra-thin timepieces, breaking many records and consistently striving to be even thinner

The 60th Anniversary of Piaget’s Altiplano

When Piaget introduced its ultra-thin self-winding movement in 1957, it was revolutionary. Since then, the brand has established itself at the forefront of ultra-thin timepieces, breaking many records and consistently striving to be even thinner. To celebrate the iconic Altiplano’s 60th anniversary, Piaget has created a limited-edition timepiece using a movement that pays homage to the original ground-breaking caliber. The 43mmwatch has a blue dial in an 18K white gold case and blue alligator strap. The dial features a cross in the center and a historical inscription. In addition, Piaget releases a range of colored Altiplano timepieces. The 34mm pink watch offers a sophisticated mechanical piece with a 2.1mm thick 430P movement, while the 40mmwatches come in blue, slate grey and the pictured green. And there is also a newer movement, the 1203P, which includes a date function. Piaget Altiplano 43mm60th Anniversary edition watch in 18Kwhite gold with blue dial, limited to 360 pieces, $23,900 Piaget Altiplano 34mm60th Anniversary edition watch in 18Kwhite gold with pink dial, limited to 360 pieces $17,300 Piaget Altiplano 40mm60th Anniversary edition watch in 18K yellow gold with green patinated dial, limited to 250 pieces, $25,200 Available at Piaget in NewYork, +1 212 246 5555, piaget.com

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Men’s style

Throughout the menswear collections shown in New York, London, Milan and Paris, we noticed a common ground that many of the designers shared. Squares were popping up all over the runways in various forms, from buffalo checks to windowpanes. It was seen on suiting, separates, outerwear and accessories. Boglioli made a bold statement with enlarged buffalo checks on a relaxed suit paired with a knit polo. Davide Marello, the creative director of Boglioli, took inspiration from the SQUARE ROOT

paired with an ostrich bomber jacket and sandals, a nod to his upbringing in Africa. Even the Italian tailoring stalwart Kiton incorporated squares into its collection in the best way it knows how – suiting, of course. A three-piece Neapolitan suit gets a fresh update with this playful pattern in cashmere, linen and silk blend. The cashmere provides a luxurious hand feel and the linen gives the suit more breathability to help one to endure the warmer months.

French painter of Russian descent Nicolas de Staël, who in Marello’s words was in the “same artistic milieu as Kandinsky, but was less successful.” Despite De Staël’s under-the-radar notoriety, his style and sentimentalism is what captured Marello’s attention. Giorgio Armani, on the other hand, kept things subtle with a faint windowpane print on voluminous pants in his signature neutral color palette. Kim Jones’s voyage-inspired show at Louis Vuitton also featured windowpane pants, here

Boglioli wool suit, $1,995, cotton and silk

sweater, $495, leather penny loafers, $645, silk and linen handkerchief, $135, leather belt, $445, available at Boglioli in New York, +1 646 870 8250, boglioli.it Giorgio Armani stretch sable jacket, $2,095, wool polo, $995, silk blend pants, $1,395, available at select Giorgio Armani boutiques, armani.com Louis Vuitton ostrich bomber jacket, price on request; trousers, $750, sandals, $1,100, available at select Louis Vuitton boutiques, louisvuitton.com Kiton cashmere, linen and silk suit with vest, $12,055, cotton and linen shirt, $800, silk tie, $280, calfskin shoes, $3,060, available at Kiton in New York, +1 212 813 0272, kiton.it

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TAKE THREE/// NOTICEABLE SWIMWEAR Swimming is one of few areas where guys have an easier time letting their personalities show through with bolder style choices

Left and below: Waris Ahluwalia wears the collection he helped to conceive and design with his friends at The Kooples

ONIA The tropical enthusiast will appreciate these Calder 7.5 trunks

with banana leaf print. $195, available online at onia.com

The Kooples journey through Asia

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Waris Ahluwalia is a fixture on the fashion and social scenes. His personal style landed him on Vanity Fair ’s 2010 International Best-Dressed List and British GQ ’s Best-Dressed List, International Edition, in 2016. Ahluwalia also designs a jewelry collection, House of Waris, and has acted in a few Wes Anderson films. It’s no surprise that this Renaissance man has collaborated with his friends at The Kooples on the SS17 menswear collection. What started out as being the muse for the season developed into a much more hands-on experience of helping to conceive and design the

collection. This season brings The Kooples man on an expedition from India to Japan. The silhouette is a bit more relaxed and the colors richer with luxurious prints interspersed throughout. The collection starts at $110 and goes up to $1,295. Available at The Kooples boutiques, thekooples.com

AETHER APPAREL Minimal doesn’t have to be boring with these Oceanic swim shorts in bright Poppy. $135, available online at aetherapparel.com

Words Benjamin Liong Setiawan. Photos Kevin Ohana

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Women’s style

SLIM SUITS

Could it be? Did designers decide to truly give women who work something to wear to the office, as well as a chic evening alternative to a dress? Yes! For pre-fall, many prim and fashionable looks walked the runway, but our favorite is the slim suit. All-red power suits were seen in every city, and Givenchy had the perfect one, styled with lots of costume jewelry. At Hermès, a muted green suit has a high waist and classic cut, worn with platform shoes for a bit of an edge. For evening, Versace’s tuxedo has cropped trousers and beautiful shoulder embroidery on the jacket. In a creative office — or just at night if your office is too buttoned-up — Roberto Cavalli’s fabulous silk jacquard suit and blouse is just the ticket.

Roberto Cavalli silk jacquard jacket, $1,860, silk blouse, $900, and silk jacquard trousers, $1,145,

Versace embroidered tuxedo jacket, $4,850, and trousers, $750, available at Versace in New York, +1 212 317 0224, versace.com Givenchy jacket, $3,900, and pants, $1,430, available at Givenchy in New York, +1 212 650 0180, givenchy.com

available online at robertocavalli.com

Hermès jacket, $2,675, sweater, $1,550, pants, $1,200, belt, $1,350, boots, $1,350, available at Hermès in New York, +1 800 441 4488, hermes.com

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Inject some English glamour into your travels with Charlotte Olympia’s capsule collection for Globe-Trotter. The fabulous shoe designer and venerable luxury travel brand teamed up for a four-piece collection, available for a limited time. In addition to a 20in and 30in trolley and a glamorous vanity case, Charlotte Olympia Dellal puts her footwear expertise to good use with a special shoe case. Eight compartments fit shoes, including bulkier styles like boots and platforms, while dust bags and shoe trees ensure each pair arrives in pristine condition. Dellal says, “Beautiful luggage is synonymous with the golden era of travel” and we agree. With these cases you can channel a glamorous silver screen siren on your next trip. Vanity case, $1,290, trolley case, $2,410, shoe case, $4,550, available online at charlotteolympia.com Charlotte Olympia x Globe-Trotter

ENDLESS SUMMER

This summer, Eres and Nupié solve the inevitable beach vacation packing dilemma: which color sandals to bring? Thanks to this exclusive collaboration, you no longer have to choose between having options or filling a suitcase with just shoes. Take a simple and sturdy leather sole and several straps, and the combinations are nearly endless. The straps come in either plain or printed peau douce or a solid satin silk fabric. Many of the prints and colors perfectly match Eres swimsuits. They can also be tied three ways, including a glamorous gladiator style, to suit your mood and outfit. The best part? They effortlessly transition from the beach to your evening plans. Sandals, from $375, Cassiopee bandeau swimsuit, $425, eresparis.com

Right: Charlotte Olympia Dellal and the limited edition Globe- Trotter shoe case

Cassiopee bandeau swimsuit

Eres sandals

Words Kristen Shirley

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Jewelry

FINE FEATHERS Feathers are very much in fashion this fall, so get a head

start on your shopping with a whimsical feathered jewel, which is sure to last longer than the real thing. At Harry Winston, jewelry and horology find the perfect balance in this stunning timepiece. It can be worn as a watch or as a pendant. The peacock feather marquetry dial showcases the work of its highly skilled artisans, and fanning from this are marquise and brilliant-cut diamonds with 14 feathers. Plumes have been an icon at Boucheron since 1883, revisited time and time again in new ways. This high jewelry bracelet wraps a diamond feather around the wearer’s wrist, topped off by a 1.30-carat oval diamond. Birds have long been a source of fascination for Sutra’s designer Arpita Navlakha as well. She even developed a signature flexible gold that keeps the lightness and fluidity of feathers, even in metal. Inspired by grand pheasants, who were prized by ancient Chinese emperors, Gilan’s earrings use sapphires and tsavorites to depict the movement of their

feathers. At Carnet, a beautiful brooch from the Precious Plume collection uses a riot of colors in precious stones to create a lifelike feather.

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1. Gilan Grand Pheasants earrings in 18K white gold with 13.40 carats sapphires, 1.54 carats tsavorites, .88 carats diamonds, $64,500, contact Serkan D 2. Boucheron Plume de Paon bracelet in 18K white gold with 15.90 carats diamonds, price on request, available at Boucheron in London, +44 207 514 9 timepiece in platinum and 18K white gold with 62.35 carats diamonds and detachable duck and peacock feather brooch, price on request, available at Ha com 4. Sutra Feather bracelet in 18K white gold with 11 carats diamond, $30,000, available at Neiman Marcus at NorthPark in Dallas, contact Sara Faherty erty@neimanmarcus.com, +1 214 891 1250, sutrajewels.com 5. Carnet Precious Plume brooch in platinum and titanium with white and yellow diamonds, rubies and amethysts, price on request, availab e at Carnet in Hong Kong, contact May Yick, store manager, shop@carnetjewellery.com, +852 280 501 13, carnetjewellery.com oganer, US regional director, +1 646 170, boucheron.com 3. Harr rry Winston in Ne , sara_fah l 244 9506, gilan.com y Winston Ultimate Adornment w York, +1 212 399 1000, harrywinston.

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MAGNIFICENT is BEYOND RARE

Angel Skin Coral Beyond rare, conservation conscious Assael Coral Necklace, 15.6 - 29.6mm, with a signature diamond clasp

A V A I L A B L E A T N E I MAN MA R CU S , S A K S F I F TH A V E NU E & S E L E C T R E T A I L E R S . A S S A E L . COM

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BLACK ANDWHI Nothing makes a white diamond sparkle more than contrasting Glittering black diamonds, smooth onyx or dark rhodium-plated gold all the gems in these dramatic pieces. Author Truman Capote’s black and white ball in 1966, and his elegant inner circle of socialite “swans,” served as the inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels’ diamond and onyx watch with wings on either side of the dial. Cartier frequently uses black onyx to represent the spots of its iconic panther. The stripe here highlights the baguette-cut diamonds and gives a stylish Art Deco look to the bracelet. Pearls become modern when combined with noir shades, so Yvel pairs its pearls with black and white diamonds, while Yoko London uses 18K black gold. Ara Vartanian likes to work with very large stones that are better suited to multi-finger rings, which provide more stability and avoid twisting. Designer Graziela brings toughness to the angel wings in her necklace with dark rhodium-plated gold. Istanbul-based Gilan’s bracelet has a base of black diamonds with delicate white diamonds on top. Coomi’s Trinity collection is inspired by the Ganges River in India, with black diamonds representing pebbles on its shores. TE it with black. offset

1. Graziela Gems necklace in dark rhodium-plated 18K gold with 5.23 carats diamonds, $21,750, +1 800 961 1170, grazielagems.com 2. Gilan bracelet in 18K white gold with 38.20 carats black diamonds and 7.10 carats white diamonds, $138,000, contact Serkan Doganer, US regional director +1 646 244 9506, gilan.com 3. Coomi Trinity necklace in 20K white gold with 58.33 carats black diamonds and 6.59 carats white diamonds, $90,000, contact Yesi Nunez, +1 201 867 8910, coomi.com 4. Cartier Panthère de Cartier High Jewelry bracelet in platinum and 18K white gold with 21.12 carats diamonds and onyx, price on request, available by appointment at Cartier Fifth Avenue Mansion in New York, +1 800 227 8437, cartier.com 5. Yoko London Novus ring in 18K black gold with 1.72 carats diamonds and 12-13mm South Sea pearls, $13,000, contact Isabella Daniels, marketing manager, info@yokolondon.com, yokolondon.com 6. Ara Vartanian double-finger ring in 18K white gold with 23.33 carats black diamonds and 4.79 carats white diamonds, $103,500, available at Ara Vartanian in London, contact Fabio Lobo-Vieira, store manager, +44 207 493 4751, aravartanian.com 7. Yvel earrings in 18K white gold with .80 carats black diamonds, .80 carats white diamonds and 12x14mm freshwater pearls, similar styles from $10,000, available at Yvel in Miami, +1 305 573 9835, yvel.com 8. Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry Couleur Noir et Blanc watch in 18K white gold with 23.80 carats white diamonds and onyx, price on request, available at Van Cleef & Arpels in New York, +1 212 896 9284, vancleefarpels.com

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SPECIAL PROMOTION

“We are here to inform, to educate and to give our clients the best possible experience when selling their jewelry. You never know what will walk through the door.” JEFFREY SINGER

CIRCA facilitates the private sale of personal jewelry

TOP TIPS FOR SELLING JEWELRY, WATCHES & DIAMONDS u If you don’t wear it, consider selling it u Fine jewelry and luxury watches have resale value u Refurbishing is not recommended u Expect immediate payment u Appraisals are not necessary u Keep the original packaging u Stone certifications are helpful

Established in 2000, CIRCA is the leading international buyer of jewelry, diamonds and watches with 14 private offices throughout North America, Western Europe, and Asia. Renowned for its expertise and courteous, discreet service, CIRCA has redefined the client experience when selling jewelry, diamonds, and watches that clients are ready to move on from. CIRCA’s professional buyers graduate from a rigorous training program before they begin meeting with clients to ensure the highest standard and expertise in the jewelry industry. Each CIRCA buyer approaches a one-carat diamond engagement ring with the same attention to detail as an entire estate of jewelry. Thousands of pieces of fine jewelry and watches come through CIRCA’s offices each month, allowing for a clear understanding of each item’s value. With each item, CIRCA’s specialists account for the maker, vintage, condition, quality, and

style of the pieces, and pay significantly more than one might expect. Over 60% of CIRCA’s clients are repeat and referral, a testament to the outstanding value and expertise CIRCA offers. About Co-Founder, Jeffrey Singer Jeffrey Singer’s encyclopedic knowledge of jewelry and watches is legendary, but it is his unbridled enthusiasm for the subject matter that’s so infectious. Singer comes from a long line of jewelers, and his childhood was spent looking at and studying precious pieces. When CIRCA opened in 2000, the goal was this: Give clients a way to sell their unwanted jewelry by providing unparalleled service, total discretion and a luxurious environment.

Recentpurchases,fromtop: 10.01Caratradiantcutdiamond setinplatinum;Fancyintense yellowovaldiamondring,8.03 Carats;Van Cleef & Arpels marquise diamond ring with invisibly set sapphires, circa 1950

Contact CIRCA New York, info@circajewels. com, +1 212 486 6013, circajewels.com

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Motoring

As our army of helicopters zoomed above Zion Nationa descend towards our fleet of the brand new Land Rover really started to set in. It was clear from the landscape w that Utah has challenging off-roading conditions and we Discovery to the test. But even then, we had no idea wha Off-roading through the desert, climbing up cliffs, tearing Sand Dunes and reaching the top of the stunning mesas every specialized mode in the car’s arsenal. The 11.14in ground clearance and 34-degree approach to clamber over pretty much anything. As seen here, we tricky obstacles in an exhilarating, albeit slightly terrifyin Using the rock crawl setting, the car controlled the engin could focus on steering. And in the middle of all that, wh seemingly impossible angle, we opened the car doors to construction; they opened and closed seamlessly. If you’re not the off-roading type, the Discovery has be for everyday living. From the keyless entry with a waterp to the front-center console cooler and the 11in bench at t countless ways the car makes life easier. For technology children, the Discovery has you covered with six 12v cha ports, entertainment system and in-car Wi-Fi hotspot. Y seat configuration from your smartphone, so as soon as it’s ready for your passengers or cargo. There’s also adap intelligent speed limiter and several parking assist functi Discovery First Edition from $73,950, landrover.com FIRST DRIVE: LAND ROVER DISCOVERY

l Park and began to Discovery, the thrill e’d seen overhead were going to put the t was in store for us. down the Coral Pink allowed us to use nearly angle enables the car climbed up and over g, obstacle course. e and braking and we ile perched at a test the vehicle’s strong en thoughtfully adapted roof activity wristband he tailgate, there are enthusiasts and fidgety rging ports, nine USB ou can even change the you arrive at your car tive cruise control, ons.

Ultimate off-roader The Land Rover Discovery made the extreme desert conditions feel like a walk in the park

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TAKE THREE/// BENTLEY MULLINER

THE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY IN NUMBERS 6.9 sec from 0-60mph 8,201lb towing capacity 340hp V-6 engine 11.14in ground clearance

An integral part of Bentley since 1959, Mulliner ensures that the bespoke requests and requirements of Bentley’s customers can be accommodated. Though one-off creations are their specialty, when the Mulliner team decide to create a limited production run you know something special is on the horizon bentley.com

35.4in wading depth 82.7cu ft of storage

THEMULSANNE HALLMARK SERIES

Fresh from its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show, and with a production run of just 50, these

handcrafted cars really are the hallmark of Mulliner and Bentley. Available in gold and silver, the series was inspired by the precious metals that both the exterior finish and interior options feature. The interior is a sumptuous and deeply stylish medley of leather linings, veneer inlays and throw cushions to complement the leather color split. With completely reengineered seats and headrests, the beautiful Flying Spur Serenity may be the most comfortable Mulliner creation yet. A unique diamond quilting pattern defines the interior in this original creation. If having just 15 on the road still seems like too many, rest assured the color combinations of pale sapphire over black sapphire, pale velvet over damson and moonbeam over tungsten, with only five of each option in existence, ensures yours will be very close to one-of-a-kind. FLYING SPUR SERENITY Hot on the heels of exhibiting a one-off show car at the Geneva Motor Show, the Bentayga Mulliner is swiftly becoming the world’s most exclusive SUV. Produced in limited numbers, the series offers optional duo-tone paintwork, 22in Paragon seven-spoke wheels and an interior that features ombré burr walnut veneer, exclusive to this model. Available to order now. All models custom built, price on request BENTAYGAMULLINER

Off-roading through the desert, climbing up cliffs, tearing down the Coral Pink Sand Dunes and reaching the top of the stunning mesas allowed us to use nearly every specialized mode in the car’s arsenal

Words Kristen Shirley and Thea Halstead. Photo MAGROUND GmbH

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The M/Y Trending stole the show at last year’s Antigua Charter Yacht Show Culinary Contest

Yachts

TAKE THREE/// LUXURY LIMOUSINE TENDERS

Hodgdon Yachts This 34.4ft limousine tender is an elegant example of Hodgdon’s Venetian series custom tenders, which enable guests to travel to shore in safety and style. This tender has a chic exterior paint scheme with a stylish leather and wood veneer interior but you can customize to suit your own taste. Price on request, hodgdonyachts.com/tenders

Hot on the heels of winning the Culinary Contest at the Antigua Charter Yacht Show and following a $4m refit last year, the 164ft Westport- built M/Y Trending is the ideal yacht for the more gourmand focused charterer. Chef Charlie Blacker believes that “eating is an intrinsic necessity in life, but eating well is an endless and joyous adventure,” and we have to agree. Previously head chef of Queen Elizabeth II’s Polo Club, Blacker brings the trend of using locally sourced food into a yachting context. “I’m always keen to use local produce and try to open every charter with a dish synonymous with the area we are in at the time.” Charter M/Y Trending from $198,000 per week during winter, $249,938 per week during summer. Contact Terry Hines, charter management director Gastronomy on the high sea

Pascoe This stunning 8.0m SL Limousine was built as tender toM/Y Madame Kate , and as such her cabin was carefully crafted to match her mothership’s interior and her exterior finish is a pearlescent mirror gloss paint that again replicates the look of Madame Kate . Fun ‘porthole’ windows complete the exterior match. Price on request, pascoeinternational.com

Wider TheWider 32 doesn’t just look like a sporty race car, it moves like one too. With twin engines enabling it to achieve a top speed of 37 knots, this tender will satisfy those looking for sleek design and high performance from their boat. The color choices are huge, you can match with your favorite car, or the yacht the tender serves. Existing models from $395,000, wider-yachts.com

Whether you’re dining alfresco or looking for a more formal meal, M/Y Trending ’s sumptuous design caters for any occasion

at IYC, thines@iyc.com, +1 954 769 9218, iyc.com

Words Thea Halstead. Photos Jim Raycroft, Guillaume Plisson, Alberto Cocchi

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Aviation

FLY BACK IN TIME In the early days of consumer air travel, the flight itself was considered to be an enjoyable part of a vacation, rather than simply a means of transportation. Embraer Executive Jets’ latest offerings, the Manhattan Airship and the Hollywood Airship, bring back the glamour and thrill of the flight that elegantly-dressed passengers experienced in aviation’s golden age. Inspired by classic black and white films, the Hollywood Airship provides a silver-screen experience with decor that nods to Tinseltown—marble detailing, backlit crystal structures and sculpted reliefs of Howard Hughes’ flying boat and iconic cars from the 1930s. TheManhattan Airship features deep, rich wooden details inspired by the SS Normandie, a French ocean liner that captured the signature style of the Art Deco era. Putting you in an empire state of mind, the entrance features a captivating metallic mural reminiscent of the Leif Neandross piece in the lobby of the Empire State Building, whereas the lounge and bar areas were modeled on the Chrysler Building.

Both models have five cabin zones that Embraer describe as “the ultimate adult playground.” Unlike on most business jets, guests enter the plane into an opulent lounge instead of boarding at the galley, and all crew resources have been moved out of sight. The first cabin zone, the Cloud Bar, features an exclusive portrait-viewwindow, while the salon is reserved for those wanting to relax. And only the most exclusive guests are invited back to the Crystal Room, which is the perfect setting for an intimate dining experience. From$80m, contact Gabriel Bastos, sales director, gabriel.bastos@embraer.com, +1 321 298 2025, embraer.com

SKY’S THE LIMIT

a limousine-style privacy window, providing a cabin so quiet you can have strain-free conversations without wearing headsets and enjoy a ride so peaceful you’ll land feeling refreshed and relaxed. From$15m, contact Kevin Rutledge, commercial sales, +1 817 280 2270, bellhelicopter.com

seating choices, in-flight entertainment system run from a paired smart device or smartwatch complete with internal Wi-Fi, moving maps, ambient light color controls and individually programmable headsets for each guest to enjoy different entertainment features. There’s also an interior panel with

200kts, cruise at speeds of up to 160kts and fly up to 575 miles nonstop. The one-of-a-kind helicopter has a fully customizable interior by Mecaer Aviation Group. Equipped with multiple options and configurations for optimum comfort, the possibilities include a variety of finishings and

Bell’s 525 Relentless helicopter is equipped with the cutting edge technology and luxury commodities more commonly found on board private jets. The first commercial helicopter with a fly-by-wire cockpit, it can reach speeds of over

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