Elite Traveler Summer 2019

elite traveler SUMMER 2019 14 Contents

Discover 25 Object of desire Lalique’s one-of-a-kind barrique celebrates Château Lafaurie- Peyraguey’s anniversary 26 Motoring A trio of customizable vehicles encourage you to design your own

Style

Influence 66 Jean-Georges Vongerichten We sit down with the chef credited with reinventing French cuisine 68 Richard Paterson ‘The nose’ unveils the rarest whisky The Dalmore has ever produced, while talking about his legacy 70 Steph Dutton One of Penfold’s esteemed winemakers dispels the myths surrounding re-corking 71 Stockton Rush The founder of OceanGate on the scientific goals of his journey to the RMS Titanic

29 Aviation The VistaJet Wine Program is the first-ever wine club in the sky 30 Design We raise a glass to an art installation of 200 hand-painted champagne bottles 31 Wine & spirits The Last Drop’s new intuitive pouring apparatus enhances your whisky experience

36 Men’s fashion Pastel hues and classic suiting see you through summer and beyond 38 Men’s watches We look at some of the mechanical innovations of calendar watches 41 Women’s fashion Boho prints and denim delights are elevated on the runways this season 44 Women’s watches Skeleton watches combine creative flair with complicated techniques 46 Jewelry Gems inspired by the ocean and dreamy floral blooms

48 Destination style We check out the home of smart tailoring: Savile Row in London 49 The voyager Kanazawa, Japan holds a special place in chef Eric Ripert’s heart 50 Craftsmanship Behind the scenes at the Saint-Louis crystal workshop, in operation since 1586 52 Accessories We perfectly pair men’s accessories with our

automobile 28 Yachts

The evolution of Wally and the yachts that have set the standard for the industry

favorite spirits 56 Fashion Historic Greenwich,

London, plays host to our annual men’s style issue’s fashion shoot

26 Each Mil-Spec Hummer H1 began as a 1995-2001 Hummer H1 before being stripped down to the frame and meticulously customized