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Most-WantedLuxury Watches
Nick FaldosBeguiling NewIrish Greens FRESH
LOOKS for Spring
NASHVILLES
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Essentials for WomenSleek weekend styles, for smart Saturdays and Sunday bests 28I CON
Sean ConneryThe man who made Bond famous is proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity can be acquired. 36Viva Italia!Cutting-edge fashion and enduring beauty on a trip to where style is born 40THE LEVY S INTERV IEW
Sren SandThe Danish designer on his worldly approach to lifestyle fashion 44
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Seduction on Wheels The Maserati GranTurismo delivers it all: Pininfarina looks, performance, comfort and the throatiest engine on the road. ~-~46~-~Levys Stories Six loyal Levys shoppers tell what they fi nd hereand why they keep coming back. ~-~51~-~Clean Getaway These luxury bathrooms provide their owners with the perfect private retreat. ~-~57~-~Dalmatian Holiday On Korcula, legendary birthplace of Marco Polo, the Lesic Dimitri Palace offers thoroughly modern comfort in a fairy-tale setting. ~-~62~-~Bold Moves, Bright Ideas Step out in fresh spring styles that radiate energy and confi dence. ~-~68~-~A Passion for Precision Breitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletesand anyone for whom every moment counts. ~-~78~-~
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The Sporting LifeGolf is just one of the pleasures at Lough Erne, a new world-class resort in Northern Ireland. 84MaltComplex and beautifully balanced, Redbreast is proof that the best Irish whiskey is among the best whiskey anywhere. 90Finishing TouchA salute to four generations of Gastons, all of whom shop at Levys 96
On the coverOn him: Armani Collezioni sportcoat, dress shirt and pants, Ermenegildo Zegna necktie, Levys linen color-block pocket square. On her: Armani Collezioni dress, Carol Lipworth earrings. Photographed by Daniel Springston.
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Invitation to StyleLevys and you 8The Levys GuideThe coolest jackets and shirts for sultry nights why Nashville is crazy for cupcakes a sparkling cocktail in Historic Germantown spectacular glass sculptures at Cheekwood and more! 13Essentials for MenColorful and laid-back new looks that let you make the most of your free time 22
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L E V Y S A N D Y O U
The fi rst months of 2010 have
raced by, and the cold of winter
is a distant memory. As we enjoy
our beautiful Middle Tennessee
spring, what better way is there to
embrace newness than by refresh-
ing our wardrobe?
We, along with our wonder-
ful Levys team, have been work-
ing harder than ever to provide you
with superb mens and womens fashions for spring and summer. In October and
January, we joined with select Esquire magazine Best of Class Gold Standard North
American retailers to visit factories and shows in northern Italy. First we toured fi ne
knitwear and sweater factories in the Umbria area, located between Rome and Flor-
ence. Then we enjoyed the ornate medieval castles in Perugia (we cant forget to
mention the Perugina chocolates that melt in your mouth) and made a special sunset
visit to the churches in Assisi.
In January, we joined Kevin OMalley, Esquire publisher, his key staff and
Harpers Bazaar representatives on an unbelievable trip to Florence and Milan, cour-
tesy of the Italian Trade Commission. We saw the fi rst Fall 2010 mens show and
womens pre-show organized by Pitti Immagine, as well as Milan runway shows
by Ermenegildo Zegna, Armani and others. In addition, we joined LEVYS maga-
zine publisher Mark Dowden of Wainscot Media on an exclusive tour of the Biella
region and Ermenegildo Zegnas 100-year-old woolen mill. The Lanifi cio Zegna
which produces the most innovative wool fabrics available in the world. Of course,
we shared with the Esquire staff the regions best cuisine, wines and parmigiano.
For more about our trip, see page 40.
Levys is proud to be featured this spring in fi ve magazines, including Esquire,
as a participant in the Italian Trade Commission campaign If you speak fashion,
you speak Italian. Also this spring, we are honoring our clients, fellow Middle Ten-
nesseans featured in Levys Stories (see page 51), at a special event to be held on
Tuesday, April 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please join us for an exciting night.
The must-sees this season are our new mens collections: SAND of Copen-
hagen, featuring fashion-with-a-twist; Angelo Nardelli, a Southern Italian-made casual
collection; Kroon casual jackets; and Haspels famous cotton and linen suits and
sportcoats. Our womens collections now include Desigual, a Barcelona line whose
name translates as not the same, and Nougat London.
We will celebrate Levys 155th anniversary September 30, 2010, so save the
date. Thank you for your loyalty. We also extend our appreciation to associate Harry
Webster for his special service to you, our clients, for 40 years!
DAVID & ELLEN LEVY
S n e a k P E E K S
Fashion in action
see page 68
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Editorial Director DAVID LEVYEditor & Publisher MARK DOWDENCreative Director AMY A . DOWDENArt Director STEPHEN M. V ITARBOContributing Editors JENNIFER CENICOLA,JACKIE CONNOLLY, LEE LUSARDI CONNOR,
LAUREN FORD, CYNTHIA HURLEY, JUL IA C .
IRELAND, T IMOTHY KELLEY, MARIA
LISSANDRELLO, EVERETT POTTER, PAUL ROGERS
Contributing Photographers PEYTON HOGE, DANIEL SPRINGSTON,
T IM STREET-PORTER
Art Associate LAURA CARAMAGNAArt Assistant PATRICE HORVATH Corporate Editorial Director
RITA GUARNA
Associate Publisher SHAE MARCUS
Advertising Account Executives
JODI LASALA, STEPHANIE STAIANO,
AMANDA WHELAN
Advertising Sales Assistant
SABA KAHN
Production Director CHRIST INE HAMELAdvertising Services Director
THOMAS RAGUSA
Senior Art Director, Agency Services KIJOO K IM Accounting AGNES ALVES, JESSICA SOLOWAY
Published by
Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDENPresident MARK DOWDENExecutive Vice President, Publishing Director
DEBORAH JONES BARROW
Vice Presidents AMY A . DOWDEN, N IGEL EDELSHAIN, R ITA GUARNA,
SHANNON STEITZ
Regional Sales Director DOUGLAS C . BARKER
Circulation Director LAUREN MENALEVYS Magazine is published twice a year by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale,NJ 07645, in association with Levys. Copyright 2010 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Edi tor ia l Contr ibut ions : Write to Editor, LEVYS, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email [email protected]. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.
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Adver t is ing Inqui r ies : Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or [email protected].
LEVYS
Ibiza style
see page 13
At right, our dog, Lilly, models a new spring necktie.
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{ the levys guide }
A View to a ThrillLike the characters in the classic E.M. Forster novel, experienced travelers know that a hotel rooms view can set the tone for an entire trip. A Room with a View is a luxuri-ous picture booka compendium of Cond Nast Travelers signature fi nal pagesthat showcases the best vistas from the best hotel rooms around the world. Relaxing in your favorite chair at home, you can, with this tome, gaze at the Taj Mahal in the distant mist, the brilliantly colored onion domes of St. Basils in Moscow or a sailboat scudding in the blue and green waters off Miamiand much more. For more details, visit the books publisher at www.assouline.com.
Spanish holiday BRING OUT THE BEACHY Spanish Bohemian in you (you know shes in there!) with Desigual. The bright, eclec-tic clothing line has fans around the world, from Barcelona to Sydneyand now at Levys as well.
The literal meaning of Desigual is unequal, but not in the sense of less thanrather, as in not the same. The companys designs are explosions of colors, patterns and detail, intended to arouse positive emotions, accord-ing to designer Thomas Meyer. This season, the theme of the womens line is Hand Made, with embroidered buttons, crochet patch-work, frayed clothes and naf motifs. These ar-tisan touches, along with bold fl orals, evoke the island of Ibiza, where cultures mix harmoniously and life is lived to the fullest. The focus on craftwork means that no two garments can ever be identicalin other words, never the same old, same old.
The Kroon brand of menswear began with a few simple notions about what men want. One was that luxury should be affordable. Another was that men were looking for a degree of personal expression
in their attire that couldnt be found in the dominant fashion extremes of the dayneither in trend-focused street styles nor in the more tradi-tional, suit-oriented corporate culture.
Moreover, the lines founder, Brent Keston, was smitten with the looks of the decades from the 20s through the 40s, a time when men dressed with a certain sophistication and elegance. He happened to love music and comedy, too. Quite simply, he liked to have a good time and look good doing it.
From these passions, the Kroon Collection, a modern take on iconic classics, was born. To wear one of Kroons soft sportswear coats is to partake of the special era of glamour and good times epitomized by Golden Age of Hol-lywood crooners. The tailoring is highly detailed and the fabrics are from the Biella and Prato regions of Italy. This is low-key luxury, never taking itselfor lifetoo seriously. Why not stop by and try Kroon on for size?
KROON IN TUNE
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Our Favorite Tunes, Part IIBASED IN THE MUSIC CITY as we are, music is naturally a key part of our everyday livesnot only because we love to listen, but because so many people from the music industry are our customers. Last issue, we listed some of our favorite songs and invited readers to suggest a few tunes of their own for a Levys playlist. Heres the result, and were happy to note that readers musical tastes correspond closely
with our own. Happy listening.
1. My Maria by BROOKS & DUNN
2. Here Comes Goodbye by RASCAL FLATTS
3. Where Theres a Wall by KALEY CAPERTON 4. Fast Movin Train by RESTLESS HEART 5. Long Gone by WILL HOGE 6. Thing Called Love by JOHN HIATT 7. Untouchable by TAYLOR SWIFT 8. If You Leave Me Now by PETER CETERA 9. Go Rest High on That Mountain by VINCE GILL 10. I Dont Want to Know by GEORGE JONES 11. Bring It on Home by LITTLE BIG TOWN 12. I Get That All the Time by DUE WEST 13. Soul Mining by DAVE ROBBINS 14. American Saturday Night by BRAD PAISLEY 15. Summertime by KENNY CHESNEY 16. Simply I Love You by MICHAEL BOOTH 17. Peace (When I Leave It in Your Hands) by LEGACY FIVE 18. Please Dont Tell Me How the Story Ends by RONNIE MILSAP 19. Thanks to You by BILL ANDERSON
A Toast toNashville HospitalityThe citys Historic Germantown neighborhood boasts splendidly restored Victorian-era homes, sleek lofts and lots of great places to eat and drink. There youll fi nd Nashvilles political, business and artistic elite mingling at the Germantown Caf. Our tag line is a neighborhood caf worth leaving your neighborhood for, and in a nutshell thats what weve tried to create, says co-owner Chris Lowry. Were a comfortable little neighborhood restaurant with a great view of downtown. Service is friendly, and the menu offers dishes (and prices) that are appropriate for either a quick bite or a more elegant experience. Dont expect lengthy recitations of seasonal specials: Con-sistency is our bench-mark, says Lowry. We stick to doing the things we do well so that people know what to expect. That would include two of the cafs signature dishes: pork tenderloin medallions with a savory plum sauce and coconut curry salmon. In the hospitable Germantown Caf spirit, Lowry shares the recipe for one of the cocktails popular at the busy bar:
Summer Germantown Gimlet 2 oz. Corsair Gin1 oz. St. Germain elderfl ower liqueur4 to 5 squeezes of fresh limeShake with ice to mix. Strain into 10-oz. martini glass. Float about 1 oz. of sparkling wine on top.
{ the levys guide } Fantastical glassGlowing tendrils and vines of glass, bulbous trans-
lucent shapes floating in water, brilliant stalks and
swirls that catch the sun or moonlightthese ele-
ments of Dale Chihulys enchanting hand-blown glass
sculptures are on view during the Chihuly at Cheek-
wood exhibit from May 25 through October 31.
Cheekwood is the 55-acre botanical garden on
the old estate and grounds of the Cheek family, of
Maxwell House Coffee fame. Thousands of the world-
famous artists pieces will be displayed throughout
the grounds, in various ponds and in the Frist Learn-
ing Center.
Dont miss (as if anyone could) the Saffron
Tower, a 30-foot yellow neon sculpture installed in
the Herb Gardens, or the Sun, a 15-foot radiant yel-
low orb on the front lawn. During the exhibition,
Cheekwood will stay open until 10 p.m. on Thursdays
and Fridays to allow visitors to experience the inter-
action of color and light in a different way. For a full
range of events, check out www.cheekwood.org.
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THE A-to-Z LISTLevys features more than 90 designer brands under one roof. See if you dont find your favorites in our list below. Then visit the store for a shopping experience youll love.
AgaveAlbertoAllen EdmondsAlteaAndrew Hamilton CrawfordAngelo NardelliArmani CollezioniArnold Zimberg The Art of Shaving Audrey Talbott Autumn CashmereBallin Belford Bills Khakis Billy Jealousy Blue Chair Bay Botkier Canali
Carmy Designs Carol Lipworth
Carrot & GibbsChristopher BlueCole HaanCulturataCustom Shirtmakers Ltd.David DonahueDesigualDionDonald J. PlinerElana KattanErmenegildo ZegnaEton of SwedenEtroFahrenheitFarinazFlavio CastellaniFortune Denim
Frye George Roth LA Gerard Darel Gitman Goddis Gravati Gucci Hart Schaffner Marx Haspel Hickey Freeman Hugo Boss Ichiban Ike Behar Indies Italo Ferretti Jack Black Jack Victor Jet Lag John Allans John Varvatos Johnny Was J Z Richards Kowboys Kroon Leather Island Leather Rock Linea Pelle Love Quotes Mark Nason Masons Mek M. Musina Mountain Khakis Nation Ltd. Nat Nast Nicole Farhi The North Face
Nougat London Nudie Peter Huber PRPS Punto Remy R. Hanauer Robert Graham Robert Talbott Rodika Zanian Salvatore Ferragamo SAND Schneiders of Salzburg Scott Barber Scott Kay 7 Diamonds Simon Sebbag Southern Tide Spanx St. Croix Stitchs Suzie Roher Tommy Bahama Torino Trafalgar Vic Mayhem Whiting and Davis Yoga Jeans Yummie Tummies Zanella
Gigi Butler, cupcake entrepre-neur, has got your number. She knows you like to treat yourself, and that a $3,
tastes-like-homemade cupcake is just the way to do it. Her insights and business savvyplus family recipes from her great-aunts and grandmothershave not only helped make Gigis Cupcakes a Nashville favor-ite, but have also birthed 13 franchises so far.
All manner of Nashville denizens crowd her shop at 1816 Broadway, from pharmaceutical reps to Vanderbilt students, from musicians to executives and beyond. You might assume our customers would be mostly women, but men crave home-baked desserts, says Butler.
The entrepreneur has dreamed up 62 different varieties of cupcakes, with 12 kinds avail-able on any given day. She uses her background as a singer/songwriter to make up memorable names for her specialties, such as Hunka Chunka Banana Love. This summer, look for seasonal creations: Merry Margarita, Pina Colada and Summer Fun. Whet your appetite at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com.
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{ the levys guide } Clothes with the Southern Tide label are, literally, cool. Its not just because
of their distinctive colors or the fact that they tend to be styles well loved
by young men (and the women who love them)polos, khakis, boxers and
the like. Its also the high-technology, highly breathe-able material thats
perfect for staying smooth on warm Southern days. That sort of attention
to detail is the hallmark of Allen Stephenson, the young designer who
began Southern Tide while attending the University of South Carolina.
More details-that-matter: polo and t-shirts that dont shrink and that stay
tucked, cotton pants with just the right hint of stretch, collars optimized
to maintain their shape. And of course, theres the nod to Stephensons
Southern roots in the distinctive skipjack logomuch more appealing
for his customers, he says, than an alligator or polo player. Stop by the
store and check out Southern Tide for yourself.
Tides In
CUPCAKE LOVE
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Good conversation and great guests marked Levys party
for the publication of our Fall 2009 issue. Levys people
were also out and about at a benefit for the Tennessee
State Museum and the YWCA Quiet Conversations event.
For the YWCAs Coat Drive, our generous clients donated
coats, Oakwood Cleaners provided cleaning, and Remy
Leathers, 7 Diamonds and Gimos contributed new coats.
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THE SOCIAL WHIRL1. Brian Boyd, Adrienne Scarbrough and Dale Snyder2. Dave Innis, Kim Thomason and Gary Meisner3. Pat and John Shae at the YWCA Quiet Conversations event4. Herb Mathias, Cindy Rose and Wes Davis5. Janet Blum and Ellen Levy6. Stacy and David Lewis7. David Levy with Jane and Tom Yount at the Art of Style benefi t for the Tennessee State Museum. Mr. Yount is wearing a Levys sportcoat, circa 1950.8. Karen and Rick Miller, Robin Rose, Stacy Lewis and Lynne Brantley9. Steve Mitchell and Robin Rose10. Charlie McCoy with David11. Steve Virginia, Caley Kaperton and Adrienne Scarbrough at the museum benefi t12. Harry Webster, David Levy and Dr. George Butler13. David and Ellen Levy, Pat Shae and Surrendra Kumar at the YWCA Coat Drive14. Vic Alexander and J.R. Roper
All photos are from our fall magazine launch party unless otherwise noted.
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Arnold Zimberg white
ground plaid shirt,
7 Diamonds Letter to LA
shirt, Shawlsmith of London
scarf, Leather Island by Bill
Lavin belt, Nudie jeans
KICK BACKDress with fi nesse on those days
that start with S
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Robert Graham
shirts, socks and
belt, MEK jeans
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Nat Nast Player paisley
shirt, Nat Nast Squeeze Play
stripe shirt, antique embossed
calf belt by Torino, Robert
Talbott twill pants in midnight
navy (khaki also shown)
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Rodika Zanian stripe shirt,
Elizabeth Gillett scarf,
Carol Lipworth necklace
and earrings, Botkier
handbag, Yoga jeans
WEEKENDEDITIONToday could make news.Dress the part ...
... on Saturday
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Armani Collezioni jacket and
pants, Altea scarf, Fahrenheit
necklace, Nichole Farhi handbag
... on Sunday
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Sean Connery on the set of the
1964 fi lm Woman of Straw, in
which he co-starred with Gina
Lollobrigida. In the fi lm, which
came out just after he made it
big as Bond, Connery plotted
to murder his wealthy uncle.
A rare villainous role for him,
it helped cement his sophisti-
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Ask the women in your life about Sean Connery, and odds are
theyll confirm that they find him irresistible. The man who
uttered the unforgettable line, The name is Bond James
Bond (in 1962s Dr. No) was voted Sexiest Man of the Century
by People magazine in 1999. Recently, at age 79, the actor
scored 90 percent in Woman Magnetism in an online poll.
Whats Sean Connerys secret? At least to some degree,
he is proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity
can be acquired. A foul-mouthed ex-milkman and Mr. Universe
finalist from Edinburgh, Connery was an unlikely choice for
the role of Bond. Producer
Harry Saltzman claimed he
chose Connery for the role
after watching him walk
down the street. But not
only did Ian Fleming him-
self have doubtshe called
Connery a Glaswegian
truck driverso did Dr.
No director Terence Young,
who schooled Connery in
the ways of the well-bred.
Young reputedly made Con-
nery wear a suit around the
clockeven to bedto get
used to the feel.
And get used to it he
did. Connery exuded style
whether sipping a martini
or facing imminent death
by laser beam. He looks
utterly at ease in the sleek
gray suit (narrow notched
lapels, angled slit pock-
ets) he wore in Dr. No, the
seven-stripe glen plaid he
donned in From Russia with Love, the three-piece (complete
with lapelled waistcoat) made famous in Goldfinger. So com-
fortable has he become with fashion that this spring, for the
eighth year in a row, he hosts the Dressed to Kilt New York
fashion show, created to highlight Scottish designers. And
Louis Vuitton chose him as a style icon for the brands ongoing
Core Values campaign.
In the end, its not just what Connery wears, but the way
he wears it that makes him the emblem of innate cool. Here is
a man with presence. From his 007 days to The Hunt for Red
October, in roles ranging
from Indiana Jones father
to a reclusive professor (in
Finding Forrester), he strikes
the perfect balance of sua-
vity and swagger, charm and
confidence. His shoulders
stay squared, his arms are
held slightly away from his
body, his stance is relaxed.
And as Bond, he exempli-
fies the dark triad of traits
study-proven to get the girl:
narcissism, a penchant for
thrill-seeking and an easy
comfort with deceit.
Assuming that in real
life, ConnerySir Sean since
2000is no more egotistical
or deceitful than your aver-
age bloke, how then can we
sum up his enduring appeal?
Venerable film critic Pauline
Kael seems to have nailed it:
Women want to meet him,
and men want to be him.
SEAN CONNERY
Connery is, to some degree, proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity can be acquired.
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VIVA ITALIA!One of the joys of being an independent retailer is visiting the worlds fashion capitals to seek out the new, the natty and the next big thing. In the fall we joined other Esquire Best of Class Gold Standard stores at the fine knitwear and sweater factories of the Umbria region. And in January, guests of the Italian Trade Commission, we joined Esquire publisher Kevin OMalley and staff for the Pitti Uomo show in Florence and Mens Fashion Week in Milan. In the Biellese Alps, we had a tour of Ermenegildo Zegnas historic mill. As the pictures here attest, these trips were not exactly a hardshipthanks to good company, good food and the great fashion we brought home to our Nashville store. David & Ellen Levy
Ellen Levy and Niccolo Ricci, CEO of Stefano Ricci, pose in front of a massive moss elephant sculpture in the brands fl agship showroom in Florence.
A visit with the inimitable Luciano Barbera
Seamstresses hand-stitch suits at the Caruso factory. The work, which requires intense concentration, is performed in perfect silence.
David displays a unique alligator sport-coat at Stefano Ricci. The Corneliani show in Florence
David has to duck to fi t through a centuries-old doorway.
Alberto Caruso (left), CEO of Caruso, hosts a festive lunch. Also seen with Ellen and David is Mattia Mondani, one of Esquires star representatives in Europe.
Ellen with Robert Aldrich of Ermenegildo Zegna
Culatello hams aging at the Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais in Parma
This view of the Parma countryside shows one of the ancient farms that produce Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeselunchtime staples of the trip.
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A Lanifi cio Zegna guide shows how thistles are still used to produce a fl annel fi nish on fabrics.
Historic wooden boxes are employed to store yarn at Lanifi cio Zegna.
In the Biellese Alps, the Oasi Zegna abuts the mill town of Trivero. In the distance is Monte Rosa, the second highest peak in Europe.
Coming at you: the fi nale of the Ermenegildo Zegna fashion show in Milan. The brand is celebrating its centennial this year.
Proud dads David Levy and Ottavio MissoniThe spectacular Duomo in Milan
Linda, the guide at Casa Zegna, shows off the archive of historic fabrics.
Ellen and Vittorio Missoni keep warm at Missonis outdoor party.
On a chilly night in Milan, the Missoni party is the place to be. Models show off Missonis fall 2010 menswear collection.
David and Ellen chat with Eva Cavalli of Roberto Cavalli.
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Ellen poses with (far left) Kevin OMalley, publisher of Esquire, and fashion industry colleagues. The setting is the art-fi lled home of Luciano Bernardini, CEO of Magazine International.
In this typical Milanese street scene, cars too small for David Levy trail behind a vintage electric streetcar. Note the ancient stone pavers.
Next years ski fashion on display at a showroom in Milan
Tommaso Aquilano, designer for Gianfranco Ferr, puts last-minute touches on his new menswear collection.
Hans Davidson, left, third-gen-eration head of Eton, and Erik Wilkinson pause for the camera
Abbondanza: A typical lunch in Umbria featured meat, cheese and fresh vegetable dishes in profusion. This plate is just one course of many!
Looking like theyre ready for a toboggan run, David and two fashion industry colleagues model scarves in an Umbria area showroom.
Party ready: At the Pitti Uomo show, SAND displays colorful new clothing from its Pink Label and Black Label collections.
David would never fi t in this sub-sub-compact on the streets of Florence.
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Sren Sand
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You and your wife Lene founded SAND in 1981.
You must have been very young at the time.
Did you ever do anything else to make a living?
Yes, I began by listening to my dad, who said,
Do something safestudy economics. I was
an accountant for four years, but this was not my
routeinstead, my passion is to be creative.
Describe your fi rst store.
It was in our hometown of Randers, Denmark.
We used only natural fabrics and made womens
clothes from scratch in our basement. Thanks
to Lenes creative vision, those early designs
just flew out of the store, and we knew we had
something special.
ONE OF THE COOLER NEW MENSWEAR LINES at Levys is SAND. Its named not for the stuff on
beaches but for its Danish founder, creative director and CEO, Sren P. Sand. Together with his wife
and creative partner Lene, Sand has built a global fashion brand whose enthusiasts range from Duran
Duran to Mrs. David Bowie, the model Iman. At the recent Pitti Uomo show in Florence, LEVYS sat
down with Sand, the man, to discuss his approach to menswear.
Did you imagine at the time that SAND
would become a global fashion brand?
Yes, actually, we did. Lene and I had that dream
from the time we were in college together. She
studied theater set design and had a real flair
for fashion. Denmark is a small country, so we
had to think big. Our ambition from the start
was to create the very best clothing and to
grow internationally.
When did you branch into menswear?
It was 1989. We were quite casual at the time,
and so was our collection. But life changed, and
soon we were creating tailored clothing, dress
shirts, ties and accessories, which became
central to SAND.
To use the terminology of the fashion
industry, SAND is a complete lifestyle
brand: You offer tailored clothing,
sportswear and accessories. And many
of the pieces, it seems, have the
versatility to look right in any setting.
Is that what you aim for?
Absolutely. Many clothing brands are rather
one-dimensionalthey are either classic or ca-
sual. At SAND we are good at bridging the gap
between classic and casual. SAND appeals to
well-dressed people who are passionate about
style and looking their best, whether at work or
at leisure.
As designers, what are you and Lene
passionate about?
Fabric is a major passion of ours. We have
always been influenced by Italy and by the best
fabrics. Fabric finishes are very important to us;
we go to great lengths to use the best finishing
processes, so that the fabrics look great and
also have a marvelous hand. Frankly, we are
striving for perfection in everything we do
fabrics, fits, details, craftsmanship, durability.
What does the perfect fi t mean to you?
We design garments with sculptural silhouettes
for a flattering, modern fit, but at the same time
we insist that the garments be functional, wear-
able and comfortable. Style and comfort should
coexist.
You mentioned your focus on design
details. Give me an example.
If you look at one of our Black Label sportcoats,
youll notice unexpected combinationssubtle,
distinctive details that make the piece unique
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and fun. For example, you may find contrasting colored
thread used for buttonholes, or sleeve buttons that vary
in color from button to button, or contrasting under-collar
fabric, or a rich, embroidered lining.
Your new collection has some edge to it. These
look like the kind of clothes a person would
want to wear on stage while performing music
or, lets say, accepting a music award.
Or just going out to listen to music. In a sense, we are
all on stage wherever we go, right? These are clothes for
people who embrace that realitywho want to let their
spirit shine forth and look their best.
SAND is a well-known brand in Europe,
but its quite new to the American
market. How is it being received?
Very well. Americans have a bold style
and are more daring in the way they
dress than many Europeans. Theres
some rock-n-roll attitude to
SAND, so its not surprising
that the brand is an early hit
in the U.S.
You worked with the late
Helmut Newton, the
famous photographer.
How did that collabora-
tion come about?
Lene and I had always
admired his black-
and-white photos. He
had a great sensibil-
itya way of being
provocative without
being offensive.
In 2002, we had
the dream of having
Helmut Newton shoot a
campaign for SAND. He was
living in Monaco at the time. We
simply contacted him and asked.
He was at the height of his
artistic fame. Was it diffi cult
to convince him?
Well, he said, Send me some
pictures of your clothing. He loved
what he saw and agreed to do a
campaign. It was shot in Monaco,
mostly on the waterfront. We were
told not to interfere, but within half
an hour he was inviting me to look
through the camera.
He wasnt temperamental?
No, he was delightful. But he
was what you might call a
character. After the third day
of shooting, he said, Stay
in Monaco two more days,
and you can have the pic-
tures. So Lene and I hung
out, and on the appointed day,
we went to see him in a tent on
the beach. He gave us a loupe and left
us alone in the tent with the photos while,
at age 82, he went for a swim. And the
images they were simply spectacular.
The Newton campaign helped shape the
brand image of SAND.
While your clothes can be quite
colorful, youve continued to favor
black-and-white photography.
Yes. We did a black-and-white campaign
with Bryan Adams, the Canadian rocker. His
second career is as a professional photogra-
pher, and hes very accomplished.
Where do you and Lene work?
In Como, Italy. We opened a new design
studio there in March 2009.
Where do you like to travel when
youre not working?
We love what we do, so were always
working! But we can be productive almost
anywhere, so we do travel for pleasure.
Within Italy, we like the Amalfi coast,
weekends in Capri. Copenhagen in the
summertime is beautiful. We have a home
in the Swiss Alps, close to Lake Lugarno.
And we also spend a good deal of time in
London; we have a flat in Mayfair.
Now that youve made it big, do you
have any thoughts of retiring?
None at all. Lene and I enjoy what we do.
Creating makes us happy, so why think
about doing something else? Look at Gior-
gio Armani, who, past age 75, is still closely
involved with his company. Thats inspira-
tional. Were going to keep going.
Seen h e r e a r e l o o k s f r om SAND s Sp r i n g 2010 c o l l e c t i o n s .
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With its sophisticated design and superior balance, the GranTurismo owns the
curvesboth visually and literally. State-of-the-art suspension means smooth driving
even at high speeds, but the GT also functions as an elegant touring machine.
SeductiononWheels | BY MARIA LISSANDRELLOThe Maserati GranTurismo delivers it all:
Pininfarina looks, performance,
comfort and the throatiest engine
on the road
JUST A GLANCE AT THE MASERATI GRANTURISMO in all its curvy glory tells you
this two-door 2+2 coup is a modern-day classic. No surprise, given its lineage:
From nose to tail, the car is a stylish paean to its aerodynamic ancestor, the
original 1947 GranTurismo. Known as the AG 1500 GT, that Pininfarina gem was
the first Maserati built for the road, not the raceway, and todays version fol-
lows suit with bold fenders arching closely around 20-inch wheels, a long nose
with strong V-shaped lines and dramatic wide-set headlights. As for its most
distinctive featurethe trident studding the large concave grilleit arguably
stands as the automotive worlds most elegant emblem.
But looks arent the only thing that makes the GranTurismo so damn,
well, sexy: In a 2008 study by British luxury car insurer Hiscox, a whopping
100 percent of female participants had a marked biological response to the
mere sound of Maseratis V8 engine. Turns out the same sexy snarl that gets
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the GranTurismo going also sends womens testosterone levels
soaring. (Biology refresher: Women also rely on the mostly male
hormone for a libido lift.) In short, firing up the spectacular GT may
be literally the most powerful seduction strategy on earth.
The Trident Marque made the car still throatier last year when it
introduced the GranTurismo S. Engine displacement got bumped from
4.2 liters to 4.7, via added bore and stroke. This change ratcheted the
horses to an ample 440, compared with 405 hp for what is now the
base model.
Maserati also launched an automatic model of the GranTurismo
S in 2009joining most other high-end makers in a move consid-
ered sacrilegious by some sports-car purists. This is the model we
tested. With a sticker starting at $125,900, its mid-priced between
the base model and the S, but it has the same larger engine and
gives up none of the performance. In addition to fully automatic
mode (which is surprisingly fluid), the six-speed can be driven in
semi-manual mode. No clutching is required; the gears are changed
via column-mounted paddles (down on the left side of the steer-
ing wheel and up on the right).
No matter your pick, the 4,000-pound machine performs admira-
bly, whipping around corners, hurtling up hills, braking at willwith-
out lurching, rolling or hesitating in the slightest. Credit goes not
just to the smooth transmission but also to the Skyhook adaptive
suspension system, which makes more than 100 accommodations
per second based on every bump in the road to guarantee a ride that
is at once stable and thrilling.
The true personality of the car emerges in sport mode, with
the simple push of the sport button. Flaps in the dual exhaust
open, producing an even throatier thrum when the engine is idling.
Design in the details: This page, in the new GT
Convertible, you can go from enclosed comfort to
the joy of open-top motoring in less than 30 sec-
onds; next page, clockwise, on the GT S Automatic,
each rear light cluster has 96 LEDs; the 4.7-liter
engine sits behind the front axle for superior weight
distribution; the passenger cabin is beautifully ap-
pointed in the owners choice of wood and leather.
MAR IA L I SSANDRELLO writes frequently about Italian automobiles,
food and culture.
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Under way, theres an immediate difference in feel: The steering is
tauterthe suspension, tooand the shifts from the gearbox are
quicker. Sport mode rules!
What of comfort? It often yields
to performance in the sports-car
world, but not here. The interior of
the GranTurismo is downright sumptu-
ous. Poltrona Frau and Alcantara (or
peccary) leather seats cradle the body
for the long haul. The leather (avail-
able in 10 colors) snakes around the
door and dash and can be combined
with one of three wood trimswal-
nut, rosewood and wengpolished
to your liking. Indeed, with 18 million
color and trim combinations, including
19 exterior colors and six brake-caliper color options, the Gran-
Turismo is one of the most customizable ways to show off your
automotive personality.
New for 2010 is a drophead version
called the GranCabrio, which is sold in
the U.S. as the GranTurismo Convertible.
Unlike the metal-roofed Ferrari California,
the GT Convertible features a cloth roof
that deploys automatically over the four-
seat passenger compartment, a design
that neither adds weight nor sacrifices
space. This is the first four-seat convert-
ible in Maserati history, and it sports the
longest wheel-base of any convertible in
its class. It goes without saying: This is
no ordinary ragtop.
THE MASERATI GRANTURISMO S AUTOMATICAT A GLANCE
BASE PRICE: $125,900
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:
| 4.7L V8 ENGINE | 361 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM
| 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH PADDLE SHIFTER
| 440 BHP @ 7,000 RPM | REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
| BREMBO ABS 4 WHEEL | 12 MPG CITY, 19 MPG HIGHWAY
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:
| 060 MPH IN 4.8 SECONDS | TOP SPEED: 183 MPH
CLOSEST COMPETITORS:
| BMW M6 | ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE | AUDI R8 | MERCEDES CL550
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Six loyal Levys shoppers tell what they fi nd hereand why they keep coming back
STYLING BY ADRIENNE SCARBROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEYTON HOGE
O U R C U S T O M E R S K N O W O U R S T O R Y .
Weve been keeping Nashville looking good since the
middle of the 19th century. So we figured it was only
fair to turn the tables and listen to a few of your stories.
On the next pages, youll hear what a half-dozen devoted
Levys clients have to say about how our store fits into
their busy lives. See if you dont detect, as we did, a
common theme: that our success is about more than just
the fi ne garments we sell. It refl ects the friendly attention,
the expert counsel and the welcoming environment
Levys provides. Most important, its about you. Because
our goal is to win your loyalty afresh every day.
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Executive Vice President, cofounder and Chief Development
Offi cer, AmSurg
I L O V E S H O P P I N G F O R M Y H U S B A N D .
H E S M Y PA R T N E R A N D M Y B E S T
F R I E N D , A N D L U C K I LY H E L O V E S
my taste. Between working and traveling, he
doesnt have very much time to shop for himself.
Ive always heard that your belt and shoes
should be of the best quality, and David agrees.
He dresses in a classy, European stylenot fl ashy,
but with understated elegance. And he always wears
high socks: One of his biggest pet peeves is when a
man crosses his legs and exposes skin.
But Levys isnt just about men. The collec-
tion of womens clothing is stunning. The store
now carries Desigual, Aventures des Toiles, and
Indies, the brand of the matte jersey print dress
Im wearing.
My favorite thing about Levys: the service.
Plus David and Ellen have a relationship similar
to ours. You can feel the warmth between them.
Lisa & David
Manning
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I M A P E R F E C T I O N I S T, A N D M Y
J O B I S T O M A K E P E O P L E L O O K
T H E I R B E S T. T H AT M U C H I
have in common with the folks at Levys.
I travel the world giving lectures. And while
I have favorite stores in places like Paris and Hong
Kong, I have yet to fi nd anywhere with the same
high standard of quality, personal service and ex-
pert advice that I fi nd at Levys. Its what I strive
to give my patients.
When I moved to Nashville nearly 20 years
ago, I discovered that if I wanted to dress styl-
ishly, Levys was the only game in town. That hasnt
changed. Today, my favorite brands range from Canali to
Ermenegildo Zegna for suits and from Tommy Bahama to
Robert Graham for casual wear.
Clearly, Levys understands the air of confi dent
authority needed to help win peoples trust. And no won-
der. For 155 years, Levys has won the trust of Nashvilles
most impeccable dressers.
Michael H. Gold, M.D. Dermatologist and surgeon,Gold Skin Care Center
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I WA S AT B E R G D O R F
G O O D M A N I N N E W Y O R K AT
C H R I S T M A S T I M E , A N D A
N U M B E R O F E M P L O Y E E S
stopped to ask me where Id bought my fox-fur leg
warmers. I gave them my usual answer: Levys in
Nashville, of course! At Levys I always fi nd high-
quality, unique clothing and accessories that fi t my style.
Jose Luis leather garments are my favoritesI purchased
a belt, purse and jacket at a Levys trunk showand
M. Musina makes amazing crocodile belts.
I love Levys. Visiting the store has the feel of drop-
ping by someones home, especially when the Levys golden
retriever, Lilly, greets me at the door. How could you not like a
store that has a dog on staff?
Missy Rodriguez Brower Residential real estate
agent, Zeitlin & Co.
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Fred Nance Jr. & Craig Nance
F R E D : I D E S P I S E S H O P P I N G .
T H AT S W H Y I L I K E L E V Y S I T S
easy for me. They always have options to choose
from, and something always works.
Craig: My dad introduced me to Levys when I
fi nished college and it was time to go to work. I deal
with clients in the nuclear power industry. I want to
look well put togetherwith maybe a hint that I know
whats going on in fashion beyond Tennessee. Levys
helps me achieve the style I seek. Among my favorites
are Robert Graham for shirts, Armani for sweaters and
shirts, Gimos for leather jackets and Gucci for shoes.
The selection at Levys is Nashvilles fi nest.
Vice President;Procurement Director, Frham Safety Products
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These luxury bathrooms provide their owners with the perfect private retreat
P H O T O G RA P H Y BY T I M S T R E E T- P O RT E R
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Eclectic influences: A deep, old-fashioned tin bathtub is
surrounded by heavy red-and-gold drapes, creating the effect
of an alcove. Carefuly chosen details-lavish drapery trim,
vintage hardware, natural sea sponges-add visual interest.
CLEAN GETAWAY
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A glass act: Light
bounces and fl ows
in this glamorous
bathroom, with its
fl oor-to-ceiling mirrors,
refl ective vanity and
shiny marble shower,
tub and fl oor. Designed
by David Adler for a
Chicago estate, it was
salvaged intact for its
current home.
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Posh and polished:
A beautifully crafted
antique sideboard houses
a metal sink. Pewter-toned
accessories add to the
rooms masculine appeal.
Opposite, eau naturel:
The stone wall of this
outdoor shower is actually
the back of a bedrooms
chimney. The wide
Dornbracht showerhead
mimics summer rain,
while the climbing split
leaf philodendron adds a
tropical touch.
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DALMATIAN HOLIDAYOn Korcula, legendary birthplace of Marco Polo, the Lesic Dimitri Palace offers thoroughly
SAIL ALONG THE DALMATIAN COAST OF CROATIA, and youll see more than a thousand islands. Scat-
tered like gemstones, with the mainland mountains as a backdrop, theyre part of one of the most
scenic coastlines in Europe. Some are no more than rocky outcroppings, while others are topped
with pine forests or vineyards, islands that are home to fi shing villages and lively port towns.
You could spend many summers sailing the beautiful waters of the Adriatic, seeking para-
dise. But you could save yourself time simply by asking a well-traveled native to name the most
beautiful of all of the islands. Chances are, the reply would be Korcula.
Twenty miles long and no wider than fi ve miles, Korcula lies about 100 miles from Dubrovnik
and just a mile off the Croatian coast. It was once covered with pine trees and thus called Kerkyra
Malaina (Black Corfu) by Greeks, who settled here around 400 B.C. When you board a ferry in
Orebic or Split to make the journey, youre crossing to an island that is the essence of fairy-tale
Europe, a place you imagined existed in the past but had long since disappeared. That fairy-tale C O N T I N U E D . . .
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modern comfort in a fairy-tale setting
Korculas Old Town is surrounded by
thick stone walls, circa 14th century.
The landmark Cathedral Sveti Marko
is the islands tallest structure.
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quality endures, which may explain why
Korcula, and especially its namesake me-
dieval town, has emerged as one of the
choicest getaways in the Adriatic.
Crossing the Peljesac Channel and
approaching the marina, youll see a fl eet
of vintage fi shing boats and the fortress
walls of Korcula town. As you disembark,
try to ignore the bustle of the dock area
shops and cafes, and go for instant im-
mersion in the past. Climb the19th-
century Grand Staircase with its 15th-
century Revelin tower and walk through the 14th-century Land Gate,
built to celebrate the islands successful defense against the Ottoman
navy in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.
Now youre in the heart of medieval Korcula, with its tiny streets,
winding alleyways and terra-cotta-tiled houses in the Renaissance and
Gothic styles. The well-preserved stone buildings may well remind you of
Venice. Thats no surprise, given that the Venetians ruled Korcula, an im-
portant outpost on the spice route, at various times throughout the Middle
Ages. Korcula has even greater fame as the reputed birthplace of the
great explorer Marco Polo, though honestly, theres nothing to document
that assertion. But after a few days here, youll come to believe it yourself.
Later on, you can walk to the main square, the Pjaceta, overlooked
by the town hall, and the 17th-century Church of St. Michael. But be-
fore you explore the hilly streets and shops, pause to check into one of
the finest properties in Croatia.
The Lesic Dimitri Palace, which opened in the summer of 2009, is
not an ordinary hotel. Rather, this luxurious retreat in the heart of the
old town is located in a restored 18th-century bishops palace and five
cottages that date from the 15th and 16th centuries. The one- and two-
story buildings lie on either side of a narrow street that runs from the
town center down to the sea.
An English-Croatian family spent six years meticulously renovating
the palace and managed to retain its unique structure. Which is why
Lesic Dimitri is less a hotel than a series of six self-contained suites.
For example, there is no central lobby per se. Each unit is a luxury
apartment. The bigger units have living rooms, private courtyards or
balconies, and as many as four bedrooms apiece.
Inspired by Korculas connection with Marco Polo, who supposedly
lived next door, each suite has been named after a stop on Marco Polos
Korcula has many small and
secluded coves for those seeking
privacy, as well as bigger, family-
friendly beaches. Above, the
gorgeous colors in Zitna Bays
water are the result of its sandy
sea fl oor. Right, an exterior view
of the 18th-century Lesic Dimitri
Palace. The towns streets are
arranged in a fi sh-bone pattern as
protection against strong winds.
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A traditional band in uniforms
of 13th-century design marches
through the old paved streets
near the Cathedral Sveti Marko.
The ornate 15th-century cathedral
was created by some of the
same artisans who worked in
Renaissance Venice and Dubrovnik.
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13th-century Silk Road. Hence, they are called India, China, Venice, Cey-
lon, Arabia and Korcula, respectively. The two-bedroom India residence,
for example, is completely white, and has stone fl oors and beams, along
with a Jacuzzi in the room and a private courtyard. The one-bedroom Ara-
bia has a white, tent-like ceiling, Moorish patterns, a large, low-slung divan
and 360-degree views that encompass the Peljesac Channel and the red
roofs of the town. The three-bedroom, three-bath Venice residence has a
private carved wood balcony.
While the dcor may be varied, all of the residences are elegant,
understated and delicately themed, their tone and taste reminiscent of
a Four Seasons property. Theres nothing splashy here. The designer
has wisely let the architecture speak for itself.
This is the only luxury hotel within the walls of the old town, and
it is staffed by native Korculanis. Service is gracious, the bathrooms
appointed with locally made lavender products. While every residence
has a kitchen as well as multiple plasma TVs and iPod docking stations,
these 21stcentury conveniences almost seem beside the point.
There are two Thai masseuses on staff (a coy reference, perhaps, to
the Silk Road), and they offer massages in your residencea fi ne interim
solution until the LD Spa opens later in 2010 with four treatment rooms.
The hotels restaurant also will open this summer, so breakfast is
served in your room. But the LD Bara wine bar on the seafront below
the hotelalready has become a hit. The drink of choice here is a glass
of grk, a local white wine from the nearby village of Lumbarda. And
yes, the word grk means Greek, a reference to the grapevines that
those early settlers brought centuries ago.
On a hot afternoon at the bar, the pace is positively medieval. At
night, its even quieter. You come to Lesic Dimitri and Korcula for luxurious
relaxation, not nightlife.
While you can explore the town and the island on your own, you can
also elect to have one of the hotels guides take you to local landmarks such
as the Korcula Museum and the 14thcentury St. Peters Church. If youre
lucky, youll be on the island when the Moreska Sword Dance is being
performed. This is pure 15th-century street theater, where 20 costumed
men with swords perform a mock dance/battle that tells of two kings who
compete for the love of a princess.
Have a car and driver take you to the best vineyards on the island,
passing olive groves and fields of lavender. Or have someone drop you
off at one of the better beaches, such as Vela Przina at Lumbarda. On
another day, you can hop a ferry for the hour-long trip to Hvar, a hip is-
land that has the air of the Riviera and a harbor full of gleaming yachts.
Or head the other way and ferry to the island of Mljet, which has a
national park and two saltwater lakes.
But perhaps the best excursion of all is to arrange a day on the Lesic
Dimitris vintage wooden sailing boat, Vipera. Its a lazy day spent exploring
the coast of Korcula and other nearby islands, with a trained skipper at the
helm and cold drinks on board. Plan on jumping into the Adriatic when the
mood suits, and lunching on board or at a remote seaside restaurant. Its a
voyage that Marco Polo himself would have envied.
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Left, oysters, mussels and
all manner of seafood are
regular features on island
menusoften washed
down with, a local dry
white wine. Above, a light-
fi lled room in the Arabia
residence; right, the
Venice residence, with its
red-stained ceiling, pays
homage to Marco Polos
Venetian roots.
EVERETT POTTER writes frequently about travel.
PLANNING YOUR TRIP
LESIC DIMITRI PALACE, KORCULA, CROATIA
Doubles from $348 per person, including continental breakfast. www.lesic-dimitri.com
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The bell tower of the Cathedral Sveti Marko, a marvel
of artisan stonework. Among the treasures inside
are two paintings by Venetian artist Jacopo Tintoretto
one, the main altarpiece, and the other the famous
Our Lady of the Islond icon, said to have protected
Korcula from Turkish invasion in 1571.
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Sharp-dressed man: A slim,
angular HUGO BOSS suit and
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA dress
shirt are sparked with a flash of
neon colors, courtesy of a DION
SIGNATURE tie and LEVYS Italian
silk pocket square. The brown
crocodile belt is by TORINO.
Bold Moves,Bright IdeasStep out in fresh spring styles that radiate
energy and confi dence
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Ruffles have riches:
Flirtatious frills go bold
this season. Here they
cascade down a form-
fitting coral dress by
FLAVIO CASTELLANI.
The dress is perfectly
accented by a lapis and
coral necklace and lapis
earrings from CAROL
LIPWORTH.
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Blue horizons: Cool and breezy, this
navy and white floral batik print dress is
paired with a wool and silk shawl, both
by GERARD DAREL. Paraiba tourmaline,
from the Brazilian state of that name, is
worked with vermeil in a necklace and
earrings by CAROL LIPWORTH.
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Gray matters: Authority? Check.
Ease? Check. An ARMANI
COLLEZIONI linen and wool
windowpane sportcoat harmonizes
with the lavenders and blues of an
ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie
and linen block print pocket square.
Soft cotton dress shirt and wool
pants by ARMANI COLLEZIONI.
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The blues for you: State
your style in a light blue
classic sportcoat by HART
SHAFFNER & MARX. The
subtle plaid is complemented
by an Italian silk pocket
square of pale pink and a
ROBERT TALBOTT CARMEL
dress shirt. Finish the look
with wool pants by BALLIN.
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Watercolor wave:
ARMANI COLLEZIONI
multi-floral silk print
dress with a fitted
top, sheer tie and flare
skirt. Gray onyx and
sterling silver earrings
by CAROL LIPWORTH.
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Downtown bound:
Fashion-forward INDIES
zip jacket with ruched
sleeves and corset-style
back. Peruvian opal
and copper necklace
and earrings by CAROL
LIPWORTH
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Paisley days: Lighten up in a
ROBERT GRAHAM print and
embroidered paisley shirt. Keeping
it grounded are an ICHIBAN NY
t-shirt, MEK DENIM jeans,
ROBERT GRAHAM belt and
MOORE & GILES leather mailbag.
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Urban cowgirl, updated:
A classic casual look gets
the feminine touch. AR-
NOLD ZIMBERG snap-front
shirt, Vegas Burnout t-shirt
by NATION LTD., slouchy
belt in Italian leather by
STEFANIA CARRERA,
FRESH INK jeans and
CHEVRON ROYALE
dog-tag necklace.
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Smarter casual: Washed
cotton gives a lived-in look to
this three-button sportcoat by
KROON. Henley, plaid sportshirt
and jeans from CONVERSE BY
JOHN VARVATOS
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Swiss watches are known for their accuracy, but only 5 percent
of them receive the ultimate designation of certified chronometer,
meaning the timepiece has been tested by the official Swiss chro-
nometer testing institute, the Contrle Officiel Suisse des Chro-
nomtres, or COSC, and has met its rigorous standards.
The only major watchmaker that chooses to send the COSC all
of its movements, mechanical and quartz-driven alike, is Breitling.
The company took this step a decade ago, continuing a path of fa-
natical devotion to precision that can be traced back to the founder,
Lon Breitling.
When Lon launched his family enterprise in 1884 in Saint-
Imier, Switzerland, his aim was not to make watches that served
merely to record the time, but to make measuring instruments for
science, sport and industry. His obsession coincided with the second
industrial revolution and the ascendancy of the internal combustion
engine, which required perfect accuracy and reliability in
its timing mechanisms.
When Lons son Gaston took the helm of Breitling in
1914, the age of flight was under way. Gaston presented
the first wrist-worn chronograph for pilots a year later. He
had the idea of creating a push piece independent from
the crown, which handled all three chronograph functions
start, stop and reset. In 1923 this system was perfected by
separating the start and stop functions from the reset; the
reset function was moved from the push piece to the crown.
This patented innovation made it possible to perform several
timing operations in a row without having to reset the hands,
thereby making it easy to add up total time elapsed. In 1934,
Lons grandson Willy gave the chronograph its modern
face by adding a second independent push piece at
A Passion forPRECISION
| BY LAUREN FORD
Breitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletesand anyone for whom every moment counts
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This page, Breitling was the fi rst
to add a second independent push
piece at the 4 oclock position,
establishing the modern standard
of chronograph design; opposite,
Lon Breitling, who founded his
eponymous company in 1884 as
a workshop specializing in chrono-
graphs and precision counters.
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4 oclocka style that was instantly copied by other makers and has
remained the worldwide standard.
It was in the 1930s that Breitling began manufacturing timing in-
struments for the cockpits of aircraft. The Royal Air Force was an early
customer, as were many of the great aircraft manufacturers of the mid-
20th centuryDouglas, Lockheed, Vickers. Commercial airlines fol-
lowed suitAmerican, Pan-Am, United, BOAC and KLM among them.
The ubiquity of Breitling chronometers in cockpits earned the company
the title of Official Supplier to World Aviation.
Breitling also developed the definitive pilots wristwatch, the Navi-
timer. Introduced in 1952, the watch incorporated a circular slide rule
that allowed pilots to perform all flight-plan calculations. The Aircraft
Owners and Pilots Association, the worlds largest pilot group, made
the Navitimer its official watch. A version of the Navitimer, the Cos-
monaute, went into space with Scott Carpenter in the Aurora capsule
in 1962.
Willy Breitling continued to innovate late in life, introducing the
first self-winding chronograph movement, the Caliber 11, in 1969. A
decade later, in 1979, ownership of Breitling passed to another family
when Ernest Schneider took over. While continuing Breitlings techno-
logical leadership in mechanical chronographs, Schneider also gained
for Breitling a leading position in electronic watches, with models such
as the Emergency.
The Emergency wristwatch has a built-in radio transmitter that can
Top left, the Breitling girls promoted the brand in a 1940 advertisement;
bottom left, Raquel Welch wore a Breitling Co-Pilot when she played a
skydiver in the 1967 film Fathom; below, a vintage Countdown chronograph
for bombardiers, circa 1940.
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be activated by the wearer. The model used in civilian aviation broad-
casts on the 121.5 MHz distress signal, while the model for military us-
ers broadcasts on the 243 MHz military frequency. On flat land or calm
seas, the signal can be picked up 90 miles away.
TV viewers of Man vs. Wild can spot survival expert Bear Grylls
wearing a Breitling Emergency in many episodes of the show. And the
watch can indeed save ones life. Two R.A.F. pilots, Steve Brooks and
Hugh Quentin-Smith, activated their Breitling Emergency watches after
their helicopter crashed in Antarctica. A Chilean aircraft found them by
homing in on the signals from their wrists.
The inherent accuracy of the quartz watchwhich nearly spelled
the death of the mechanical timepiece in the late 20th centuryis not
accurate enough for Breitling. A quartz watch typically varies two to
three minutes per year. In 2002, Breitling introduced superquartz. Its
thermal compensation sensor minimizes temperatures effect on the
quartz movement, resulting in an average yearly variation of just 15 sec-
ondsfully 10 times better than standard quartz.
Clockwise from top, members of the Breitling Aviation Academy; a 1937
advertisement emphasized the brands connection to aviation; the Bentley GMT
model features an ingenious multiple time zone display system; the Breitling
chronograph was a staple for early aviators such as Amelia Earhart.
C O N T I N U E D . . .
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Breitling was an originator of the big wristwatch for purely
functional reasons. When big watches became a design statement
as well, Breitling upped the ante, introducing the Breitling for Bentley
line, in collaboration with the automobile maker, in 2003. The lead
model, the Bentley Motors watch, has an imposing 48.7-millimeter
case with a knurled bezel reminiscent of Bentleys instrument con-
trols. True to the spirit of both brands, the watch also boasts two ex-
clusive functions: The center hand sweeps once around the dial in half
a minute rather than 60 seconds, enabling an accurate read-off to the
eighth of a second. The watch also has a unique variable tachometer,
which calculates average speed regardless of time elapsed, distance
covered or speed achieved.
Today Breitling is led by Ernest Schneiders son Theodore, mak-
ing it one of the rare large Swiss watchmaking firms (Patek Philippe
is another) that remains in family hands. This independent status
gives Breitling the luxury to pursue the most challenging innovations,
indulging a passion for precision that began five generations ago.
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LAUREN FORD is a freelance writer based near Chicago. She writes about
style and the arts.
Clockwise from top left, the dial of
this model from the Bentley Flying B
series has hour-markers crafted from
mother-of-pearl; at the Breitling
Chronomtrie, the company believes
that the timekeeper/watchmaker,
as well as machinery, is
crucial to carrying out
the 40 tests required
during assembly.
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WELL BEFORE TIGER WOODS took his indefi nite leave from
professional golf, avid followers of the sport widely
agreed on who was poised to become its next great
star: the gifted young Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy.
In keeping with golfs global reach, the cap that McIlroy
wears over his bushy hair bears the name of a hotel
group based in Dubai. But on his golf bag, emblazoned
under his name, appears an ad for a destination which
for McIlroy is much closer to home, Lough Erne Golf
Resort (pronounced Lock Earn).
Just as McIlroy is gaining renown, so, too, it seems
safe to say, will this beguiling new getaway in a remote
corner of his native land. The resort sits magnifi cently on
a 600-acre peninsula between two lakes, Lower Lough
Erne and Castle Hume Lough, in County Fermanagh.
Fermanagh (pronounced Fir-MAN-ah) is the
southwestern-most of the six counties that make up
Northern Ireland. Home to just 54,000 people, it is the
least populated county in Ulster and one of the least
populated in all of Ireland. Fermanagh has been largely
knownto the extent that its been known at allfor
the opportunities to go fi shing, birding and canoeing
among the 150-plus islands that dot its waterways.
Some of these islands, including Devenish and White,
offer the added appeal of visiting age-old ruins.
Such attractions remain, but golf now beckons
as well. Lough Erne developer Jim Treacy hired Nick
Faldo, the architect, TV commentator and six-time
major champion, to design the resorts fl agship course.
(Lough Erne also has a modest though scenic second
course, Castle Hume, which was built on the site of
a World War II U.S. Army training camp and which
BY PA U L R O G E R S
Tee Time at Lough ErneThe Faldo Championship Course is just one of the pleasures at this new world-class resort in Northern Ireland
Far and away: Sir Nick Faldo on the 17th hole of the lakeside
course he designed at Lough Erne. It was ranked third in Golf
magazines Best New Courses of 2009.
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Treacy acquired as part of the development.) Treacy told Faldo he wanted
to have the fi nest lakeside course in Ireland, urging him to draw inspira-
tion from Loch Lomond Golf Club on the fabled bonnie banks in Scotland.
Given the quality of Irelands seaside links, convincing international
travelers to play an inland layout is no small feat. Northern Ireland, after
all, boasts two of the worlds fi nest links, Royal County Down and Royal
Portrush, the latter being the only course outside of Scotland and England
ever to host the British Open (in 1951). Nearer to Lough Erne lie a few
more seaside treasures: County Sligo Golf Club, also known as Rosses
Point; Enniscrone Golf Club; and Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh.
Lough Ernes Faldo Championship Course, which opened last year,
holds no pretensions of being a links course. Faldo and his design team
eschewed trappings, such as ragged-edged bunkers and tall fescues,
that have been used so commonly on non-links sites in recent years as to
become clich.
Instead, they fashioned a course very much in keeping with its
bucolic surroundings. The fairways are lush and green. Many of them
fl ow from a central spine on the property down to either the massive
Lower Lough Erne or the much smaller Castle Hume Lough. Some
holes play entirely at the waters edge, often skirting marshland.
Others nose into the woods.
The Faldo Course does borrow from the classic links in one key
respect: an emphasis on strategy over might. From the back tees, the
par-72 layout may stretch to a lengthy 7,167 yards, but most if not every
hole presents a choice of shots to play.
Take the 565-yard, par-fi ve 16th, which begins a rousingand
wateryclosing stretch. Standing on the elevated tee, the player faces
a decision: Drive up the left side, challenging a large fairway bunker in
hopes of setting up a clear approach to the green, or opt for the safer
route to the right. The second shot poses another question: Go for the
green despite the threat of water to the right and bunkers beyond the
putting surface, or lay up to avoid the trouble. At Lough Erne, says Direc-
tor of Golf Andy Campbell, its not a game of muscle necessarily; you
must plot your way around.
Another engaging feature is that the course has two four-hole
stretchesone on the front nine, one on the backthat go as follows:
par three, par fi ve, par three, par fi ve. Guy Hockley, the lead architect for
Faldo Design, describes this as a syncopated rhythm. The designers
didnt set out to do this, he says. They discovered while walking the site
that the land lent itself to these rather unusual runs.
No sooner had the course opened than talk began to surface about
Lough Ernes someday hosting a PGA European Tour event. Thousands
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of spectators turned out for an exhibition between McIlroy and fellow
Irishman Padraig Harrington in July 2009. The players arrived by seaplane
and were enthusiastically followed during their match, which McIlroy won
by two strokes.
Lough Ernes creators knew, however, that it would take more than
a well-designed course to draw serious attention. The conditioning also
would have to be superb, a challenge because of the areas frequent rain.
So they trucked in tons of sand to cap the fairways and near-roughs to
make them drain better and thus al