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departments Invitation to StyleExciting new finds for you. 6

The M PENNER GuideAsk Mr. Etiquette…get cuffed with Tateossian…the Robbie Burns cocktail…the albums that weren’t…from Italy with love…and more! 13

A Family AffairExperience a world of men’s fashion at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence, Italy. 18

Listen Up! Whether you stream on Spotify or still feel compelled to “own it” via iTunes, this new music is essential listening. 20

Some Like It Hot Once a year, a tiny town shows the world how to do chili—alias “Texas Red.” 56

features Luxury, Meet Power Beneath the elegant exterior of Bentley’s Mulsanne beats the heart of a world-class race car. 28

Power Brands.Up & Comers.New Discoveries.From Ermenegildo Zegna and Veronica Beard to Culturata and more, check out designers who are a part of the new fall fashions. 32

The Romance of RioWith beauty, beaches and the bossa nova, the South American metropolisthat is Rio stirs the passions. 46

Simply ScandinavianThat’s incomparable Eton shirts—but they were born in the U.S.A. 52

Grape The Argentine varietal Malbec has regained its reputation for

subtlety and balance—and hard times actually helped. 59

Service Directory Your guide to the M PENNER experience. 62

Look Good, Keep Well We cover daydreaming,

beet eating, blood pressure, bad attitudes and more! 64

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we were talking the other day about how excited we get when summer finally passes and it starts to cool down. For us, that

means cotton and linen give way to cashmere and leather. Our man-nequins are adorned with layers of sweaters and scarves. A rich depth of color comes into play and beautiful textures beg your touch.

you’ll discover some of our favorite picks for the season begin-ning on page 32, photographed at the stunning Hotel Granduca (which has just opened a second hotel in Austin!). As you’ll see, once again we have curated a collection that balances the world-class brands you know and love, new and exciting designers and, perhaps our favorite, small-production artisan collections.

In “Simply Scandinavian” (page 52), we tell the story of eton shirts, crafted in europe from the finest cotton grown in the U.S.A. In “A Family Affair” (page 18), we share snapshots from our recent buying trip to Italy with our boys. Oh, and we have a special surprise for you! check out the page facing this one, and start plan-ning your holiday wardrobe.

For the last 40 years, we’ve built our reputation on finding the most beautiful and luxurious clothing and accessories from around the world, presenting them to you by an expert sales team, and finalizing your perfect fit in our on-site tailor shop. We look forward to showing you our fall/winter collection in person and hope to see you soon!

— Murry and Karen Penner and the M PENNER crew

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The look of MilanYou can’t count to Elev-enty, but it’s a brand you can count on. Born in the fashion and design epicen-ter, Milan, italy, in 2006 as a small line of polo shirts, it has expanded and gained international prominence with collections of meticu-lously crafted, easy-to-wear apparel. Eleventy has been likened to Brunello Cuci-nelli—but with prices that will leave you extra cash to gas up your italian sports car. Eleventy’s spring 2016 men’s collection launches on the Heart of fashion runway and will be avail-able for purchase exclusive-ly at M PEnnER.

100 years of fashionWhether you’re a hard-core fashionista or sim-ply an admirer of beauty, you’ll enjoy Nathalie Herschdorfer’s Coming Into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Condé Nast (Prestel, $65). This celebration of fashion photography, drawn from a museum exhibition, brings together some of the finest work from that publishing house’s legendary archives and the best of New York, Paris and Milan.

Via the volume’s 208 images you’ll look through the lenses of renowned photogra-phers and witness how the art of fashion photography has evolved—and how it has reflected change in society. (Among chapter titles are “The Golden Age” and “The New Wave.”) Early Vogue and Vanity Fair covers recall styles of a bygone era that feels very remote—yet also evokes a timeless elegance that speaks eloquently to us today.

Linked in?Wear your heart on your sleeve if you must, but on your cuff wear Tateossian. This brand, named for London-based entrepreneur robert Tateossian—“the king of cuff links”—now lends a touch of luxury to smart dressers in 71 nations.

“Luxury is all about excellence, uniqueness and integrity,” says Tateossian, who began his career as a financier but switched to designing jewelry and accessories.

What graces the wrist may not be life’s most earthshaking issue, but since life is short, why not put a little imagination there? “The first cuff link i created was a nut and bolt in sterling silver,” Tateossian recalls. Today his designs feature skulls, clocks, thermometers, match sticks, paper clips and interlocking gears. There’s even a bull-and-bear pair and a miniature casino-style yes-and-no “decision maker”—amid hundreds of others.

This decision’s an easy one. stop in at M Penner and “link in” with a bit of luxury.

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A new wAy with whiskeyIf you’re still drinking your whiskey “straight,” it’s time to mix it up. Literally. The world’s most masculine beverage has made its way onto mixed-drinks menus across the coun-try. “whiskey’s pleasures are diverse and delicious,” notes warren Bobrow, author of Whiskey Cocktails. “And much to the surprise of traditionalists, it’s a versatile spirit that’s extremely adaptable when it comes to mixology.”

Here, we present Bobrow’s Robert Burns Cocktail, a tipple that hon-ors Scotland’s most famous poet. every sip is pure elegance, whether it’s served straight up or in a martini glass with a flamed orange zest twist. That said, if you’re a “wee tim’rous beastie,” as Burns himself wrote, steer clear: This cocktail is not for the faint of heart. If you can handle it, though, it’s a truly luxurious way to start an autumn evening.

the RobeRt buRns CoCktailn 2 oz. Scotch whiskyn ¾ oz. Italian vermouth, such as Carpano Antican Dash of orange bittersn Dash of absinthen Orange zest twist (optional)

Fill a cocktail shaker three-quarters with ice. Pour all the liquid ingredi-ents over the ice. Stir gently to combine. Strain this into a martini glass. Singe the orange zest by holding it firmly behind a lit match and pinching it to release its natural citrus oils. (Be careful to spritz the citrus oils into the glass.)

From Italy with loveIn the hands of the Italian luxury knitwear house Fabiana Filippi, delicate fibers such as silk, cash-mere and fine-gauge merino wool become gar-ments with a special lightness, fluidity and grace. Soft to the touch, FF’s sophisticated, super-com-fortable fashions are artfully designed to flatter the female form—thanks to the two brothers who started the company in 1985. (It’s named for a daughter of one of them; she’s now part of the design team.) the brand’s signature muted palette (off-white, beige, taupe, grey) returns for the fall in a wide-ranging collection that includes shearling vests and coats, boxy capes, long cardi-gans and wide-leg pants. your m PENNEr sales associate can help you browse the selection.

The albums that weRen’twhat’s your fave Beatles record—Rubber Soul? Sergeant Pepper? Primal Colors? That’s a trick question, of course; while the first two titles made rock history, the third died aborning one day at George Harrison’s house in ’68.

That’s one of the insider tidbits you’ll pick up in the book, The Greatest Albums You’ll Never Hear: Unreleased Recordings By the World’s Greatest Artists, edited by Bruno MacDonald (Cassell, $24.99). From the Beach Boys’ reputedly brilliant Smile in 1967 to U2’s unreleased Songs of Ascent in 2010, this is an irresistible account of the music that would be part of the sound track of your life if only it, you know, existed.

The book is colorfully illustrated with might-have-been album covers. And in the prevailing “what-you-see-ain’t-what-you-get” spirit, the editor confesses right off that the title’s a friendly semi-fib. Such is the mania of music mavens for digging up old half-finished stuff, he explains, that “some of these you will hear if you have no objec-tion to bootlegging.”

The perfecT TeeMajestic filatures’ founders roland chelly and franck ellia have created an entire brand around the goal of giving this wardrobe staple a certain je ne sais quoi. All prototypes that make up the line are handcrafted in a paris atelier, and the collection is fashioned from an exclusive knit blend that combines silk, cashmere, cotton, linen and other deluxe natural fibers. Lucky for you, this very european brand is available in only a select few U.S. stores, including M peNNer. come in and feel the difference for yourself—we guarantee you’ll never go back to 100 percent cotton again.


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Timeless leatherMoore & Giles has been in business since the Great Depression, but it wasn’t until January 2007 that the com-pany stepped into the retail spotlight with the launch of a line of gorgeous leather bags and accessories. the comprehensive collection—which includes travel bags, portfolios, briefcases and wallets—showcases the inherent beauty and timeless appeal of its fine natural leathers. Stop by M PeNNer today and let us introduce you to Moore & Giles.

AskMr. EtiquEttE Murry penner explAins how to sAil through life without giving offense.

i see pictures of Hollywood guys standing on the red carpet in tuxedos and sneakers. is this crazy pair-ing now permissible, or is it an affront to polite society? —Stymied in Southside

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depends on social context. let’s say

you’re wearing a funky tuxedo jacket with

jeans to a casual party. sneakers work just fine. But if you’re

attending a black-tie affair, then you shouldn’t stray too far from

the norm of black calfskin lace-up shoes with no ornamenta-

tion. how far can you stray? Black silk lace-ups with calfskin

trim are ok, or, if you must let your freak flag fly, embroidered

velvet slippers.

Casual luxuryYour work wardrobe is the best it can be. Now it’s time to take your after-hours attire to the next level—with the “casual luxury collection” by Ermenegildo Zegna. it’s a unique Made-to-Measure line that goes beyond suits to include jackets and blazers, cashmere knit-wear (with your name em-blazoned on the inside label or your initials embroidered along the sweater hem-line), trench coats, winter jackets and leather outerwear. and M PENNEr is one of the few retailers in the country that has been invited to offer this exclusive line to its customers. Find out more at the store.

the a-Z listwith dozens of brands to choose from, you’ll always find what you’re looking for at M penner. see if you don’t find your favorites in the list below. then visit the store for a shopping experience you’ll love.

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A FAMILY AFFAIRIn the world of men’s fashion, the pièce de résistance of shows for buyers occurs twice a year at the Fortezza da Basso in Flor-ence, italy. Pitti Uomo is where designers bring their best and is reputed as the leading fashion fair in the world. From product to parties to people watching, Pitti stands in a league of its own. With great delight, we were joined on our most recent trip by our three sons, Ryan, Josh, and Jeremy. And, yes, we had a ball!

Left to right, from top:The Eton party. Opening ceremony with Florentine football in Piazza Santa Croce. We call these the Pitti Posers—the models and bloggers who sit around waiting to be photographed. Salute! from the Penners! This “tie blanket” is from Marzullo, one of the finest tie makers in the world. Marzullo debuts at M PENNER next spring. Great parties. Brunello Cucinelli exhibit. Gianetto Portofino shirtmakers.

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Whether you prefer to stream on spotify or still feel compelled to “oWn it” via itunes, this neW music is essential listening. By mark Dowden

“This Tornado Loves You” by Neko Case“Shine” by Daniel Lanois“Any Major Dude Will Tell You” by Steely Dan“I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel” by Studio Rio and Nina Simone

“Sway” by Heartless Bastards“My Buddy” by Chet Baker“Out of Time” by The Rolling Stones“Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” by Jeff Buckley

“Do You Realize?” by The Flaming Lips“Pueblo Nuevo” by Buena Vista Social Club“Feels Like Rain” by John Hiatt“Victoria” by The Kinks

RediscoveRed with pleasuRe Each of these dozen songs is a classic in its genre and of its day. This is a fairly chill mix, punctuated by some rawness (courtesy of Heartless Bastards) and energetic high points (The Stones! The Kinks!). Try this playlist during cocktail hour or on a country drive.

rhiannon GiddensThe co-founder and leader of the Carolina Chocolate Drops says her calling is to breathe new life into old songs. Rhiannon Giddens does it remarkably well—with the Chocolate Drops; as a member of the New Basement Tapes, the T-Bone Burnett project that set rediscovered Bob Dylan lyrics to music; and on her first solo album, released this year. While she switches with ease between banjo and fiddle, Giddens’ main instrument is her glorious

voice. She performs songs by Nina Simone, Dolly Parton and obscure folk singers and blueswomen of the early 20th century, as well as tunes of her own. Trained in opera,

Giddens can deliver a song in any style with utter conviction.

the album: Tomorrow Is My TurnGo-to sonG: “Shake Sugaree,” a cover of an old Elizabeth Cotton tunedeepeR dives: “Cornbread and Butter-beans” with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and “Forever Young” as a duet with Iron & Wine

Leon BridGesLeon Bridges was working as a dishwasher, writing songs and singing

at open-mic nights around Fort Worth, when he released two demo songs on Soundcloud in late 2014; Columbia Records signed him in December, and

he soon found himself touring with Sharon Van Etten. Bridges’ sound has been said to resemble the ’60s soul and gospel stylings of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. Certainly he sings from the heart, and you’re likely to find yourself singing along.

the album: Coming HomeGo-to sonG: “Coming Home”

deepeR dives: “Lisa Sawyer” and “Brown Skin Girl”

the album: Built on GlassGo-to sonG: “No Diggity,” his 2011 cover of a Blackstreet song from the ’90s

deepeR dives: “Melt” and “1998,” two songs from Built on Glass that will take up residence in your head

Chet FakerThat’s not a typo. Australian native Nicky Murphy calls himself Chet Faker as an homage to the jazz trumpeter and vocalist Chet Baker. An electronic musician, Faker uses multi-track layering and echoes of early house music to produce an infectious yet mellow sound. His vocals have an emotive, slightly spaced-out quality that can put audiences in a happy trance. This is danceable party music. It’s also baby-making music. Play it with caution.

marti JonesA musical chameleon, Marti Jones has written and recorded in various styles, from jan-gle pop to Southern-style soul, since the mid-80s. She took time off to raise a daughter with her husband, the producer Don Dixon, and in recent years she has focused more on painting than performing. But last year saw the release of a new album consisting entirely of original bossa nova tunes. They prove to be the perfect vehicles for Jones’ light, clear voice, as refreshing as a caipirinha on the beach.

the album: You’re Not the Bossa Me

Go-to sonG:

“You Solve Me”

deepeR dives: “Black Coffee in Bed,” Jones’ cover of the Squeeze classic; “I Love the Sound of

Breaking Glass”

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racing. Enter the Bentley Mulsanne, a luxurious limousine-like sedan with raw power that harks back to Bentley’s rich history of automotive excellence. It’s no coincidence that the vehicle derives its name from the renowned

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straightaway on the legendary Circuit de La Sarthe, home to one of the most iconic races in auto sports—24 Hours of Le Mans. A race, by the way, that Bentley has won six times. Even more impressive? Bentley ranks fifth in the total number of Le Mans wins, placing behind Jaguar, Audi, Ferrari and Porsche.

Let’s be clear. The Mulsanne is not a supercar; it’s not even a sports car. It’s something more. It melds the best of luxury, comfort and perfor-mance cues and wraps them up in one of the classiest bows on the market. Spy the Mulsanne (consider yourself lucky if you do) and you’re instantly struck by its contours—the elegant yet powerful lines emanate regalness. And like the most stately of kings, it commands attention. After all, it’s big—Henry VIII big. At just over 18 feet long and almost 6,000 pounds, it’s the type of car you’d imagine seeing on Rodeo Drive shepherding sheiks, earls, viscounts and baronesses on extravagant shopping trips, or chauffeuring Hollywood royalty during a weekend getaway in Monaco. And herein lies its genius: It’s also easy to imagine the Mulsanne scream-

ing down the Autobahn at speeds well over 100 mph.

The exterior features the unmistakable Bentley headlights, a beautiful polished stainless steel

grille and unique 20˝ alloy wheels (21˝ alloys available as an upgrade). Want to ensure your Mulsanne’s uniqueness? How about some customization? Spring for the exterior accoutrements available with the Mulliner Driving Specification option, which adds “Flying B” wing vents and the iconic “Fly-ing B” radiator mascot. Still not enough? With more than 100 exterior paint colors, 24 interior hide colors or a bespoke option in which you’ll work with Bentley to create a custom color scheme, there are plenty of combinations that will make your Mulsanne like no other—crucial if you plan on pulling up to a swanky gala.

So what powers this three-ton piece of art? Credit goes to a 6.75-liter, twin-turbo V8 that produces 505 bhp and 752 lb. ft of torque. All that power means the Mulsanne is capable of going from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds and can reach a top speed of 184 mph! Those are impressive numbers for a car that

Rarely if ever in automotive history has such an agile dynamo also offered such regal comfort.

This page: The Mulsanne brings unmistakable grandeur to the road, with zesty performance that belies its aristocratic luxury. Its handcrafted interior reflects meticulous craftsmanship—in one option, Apple iPad workstations with Internet access are integrated into retractable “pic-nic tables” in the rear cabin. Opposite, from top: an optional classic “flying B” hood ornament, a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine and a wheel crafted from a single piece of aluminum.

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weighs more than a Chevy Suburban. And inside? Whether you’ll be enjoy-

ing the Mulsanne in the driver’s seat, riding shotgun or taking up the rear, you’ll be greeted by an interior second to none. For starters, it’s dripping in leather—16 cowhides, to be precise, carefully curated to avoid any defects. Complementing the leather is one continuous veneer that wraps around the entire interior. Take your pick of Burr Walnut, Dark Stained Burr Walnut or Piano Black. If those options don’t catch your eye, you’ll be able to choose from eight other veneers. There are plenty of amenities on board—12v sockets, 14 speakers standard (audiophiles may want to upgrade to the 20-speaker Naim system) and program-mable settings to adjust for different drivers. Oh, and let’s not forget the option of adding a frosted-glass bottle cooler with accompanying champagne flutes (ideal for those who prefer to be chauffeured)!

At the end of the day, the Mulsanne won’t break any track records, it doesn’t get great gas mileage (11 mpg city/18 mpg highway) and its poster might not adorn the walls of 12-year-old car lovers. But none of that matters. It doesn’t need blistering speed. It doesn’t need exotic looks. It’s built for enjoyment of a higher class. The Mulsanne stands out without even trying—and that’s what makes this car so special.

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BASe PrICe $306,425

WeIghT 5,919 lbs.

DIMeNSIONS length 18 feet, 3 inches,

wheelbase 10 feet, 8 inches

DrIve rear-wheel

eNgINe 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V8 with cam

phasing and variable displacement

geArBOx 8-speed automatic

SuSPeNSION Air springs with continuous damping control;

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OuTPuT 505 bhp @ 4200 rpm, 752 lb.-ft. torque @ 1750 rpm

TOP SPeeD 184 mph

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The sTunning hoTel granduca proved the perfect setting for models Suzie Ford and Landon Wassem to showcase some of our favorite fall/winter looks from (in order of appearance) Hugo Boss, Kiton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Altea, Brunello Cucinelli, Isaia, W. Kleinberg, Maui Jim, Etro, Corneliani, Gianetto Portofino, Mason’s, Gravati, Herno, Majestic Filatures, AG Jeans, Colombo, Veronica Beard, Henry Beguelin, Eton, Fabiana Filippi, Peter Millar, Culturata, Hiltl, Gigi Handbags, Samuelsohn, Fuzzi, Finamore, Moore & Giles, Tumi, L’Agence, Boglioli, Alberto, Charvet, Pam & Gela, Hudson, and Peserico. Jewelry throughout is from Metalli 925, Chan Luu, Tateossian, The Antique Jewel Box, Robindira Unsworth, Margo Morrison, Fig Tree, and Uno de 50.

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With beauty, beaches and the bossa nova, this south american metropolis

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By everett Potter

For some destinations, the arrival of the summer olympics would be the biggest news ever. but it’s just one more feather in the cap of next year’s host city, rio de Janeiro, whose “carnival,” the

world’s largest, draws 2 million revelers into the streets each spring.you probably know rio even if you’ve never visited. movies delight

in the art deco statue of christ that presides over the harbor, rising more than 100 feet from its perch on a 2,300-foot mountain called

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The idea of build-ing a large statue atop Corcovado was first sug-gested in the mid- 1850s. It came to fruition in 1931, when Christ the Redeemer made its debut, arms outstretched as a symbol of peace.


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This page, Cariocas enjoy a game of football on Ipanema beach. Opposite, from top, the tranquil pool lounge at the Hotel Santa Teresa, a perfect place to relax and have a drink or a light meal; Selarón’s Steps in Lapa, a colorful tiled stairway created over the course of 20 years by the late Chilean artist Jorge Selarón; a Zen-like suite at the boutique Hotel Santa Teresa.



Corcovado. And if you’ve seen images of the conical mountains, the undulating coastline and the colorful architectural heritage of the city’s 450 years, you realize Rio looks like something the surrealist artist Salvador Dalí might have conceived. But you simply must come in the flesh, not so much to learn as to luxuriate—in the sights, the sun, the tastes, the beat. You’ll keep returning.

Along fabled strands like Copacabana and Ipanema, high-rises face the surf of Guanabara Bay. The hippest of the 6 million Cariocas—Rio residents—can be seen going from apartment to beach in nothing more than a skimpy black bathing suit and flip-flops, cell phones to their ears, wraparound designer shades de rigueur, their tans at a level of perfection most of us can only dream of.

But above their neighborhoods rise mountains that are a patchwork of jungle and shanty-towns known as favelas. Rio is stylish and hedonistic, but it’s also a big city, with some spots as glamorous as Paris and others as edgy as Detroit, often within a few blocks.

To experience the world’s most mannered beach rituals, choose cool Ipanema and hang out at the area marked Posto 9, the epicenter of beach hip. Style-conscious Cariocas set up their umbrellas alongside the thunder-ing surf, but surprisingly few ever swim, as riptides can be fierce. Instead, they preen and socialize, in a display of exhibitionism and vanity of the highest order. Women wear tiny bathing suits known as fio dental—dental floss—while men favor an abbrevi-ated Speedo-like style called a sunga. The hyper-fit play volleyball as well as the uber-athletic hybrid of soccer and volleyball called futevolei.

If you’ve spent the day with “The Girl from Ipanema” play-ing in your head, grab a chopp, a Brazilian draft beer, at Garota de Ipanema on Rua Vinicius de Moraes, where Tom Jobim and Vinicius de Moraes penned the legendary song in 1962. It intro-duced the world to the sound called bossa nova or “new beat.”

With a few well-chosen words of Portuguese, you can han-dle Rio’s taxi drivers and have them take you all over the “Cidade Marvilhosa”—marvelous city. The Chácara do Céu museum in Santa Teresa is the former home of industrialist Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya. He collected Brazilian, European and Asian art, but his modernist house is equally fascinating. Then head to Praça Tiradentes, a public square in the city’s center, ditch the cab and walk to Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura,


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a 19th-century library whose main reading room is a veritable cathedral of books reaching to the sky. Walk a few blocks to a pedestrian-only street called Gonçalves-Dias and step into the magnificent eat-ery known as Confeitaria Colombo, a riot of Art Nouveau mirrors and stained glass from 1894. Grab a seat at one of the marble tables, order a hearts-of-palm salad, and follow it with a cafezinho, Brazilian coffee, and traditional Portuguese sweets.

You’ll find the brightest star for lodging in the hilly Santa Teresa neighborhood. It’s the Hotel Santa Teresa, which was formerly a 19th-century fazenda, or ranch. This Relais & Châteaux property boasts high style and amazing views of the bay. Inside there are 44 suites decorated with folk art from the Amazon and mid-century modern pieces by Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Simple four-poster beds and a Zen-like minimalism are hallmarks of the rooms. There is a slate swimming pool, perfect for a sweltering Rio day, and a neighborhood that has in the past decade evolved from edgy to hip. The fazenda’s former senzala (slave quarters), now houses the lively Bar dos Descasados.

When it comes to dining, nearby is Aprazível, which has fine views, a welcoming garden and a menu that highlights Brazilian seafood, with dishes such as orange-infused tropical fish with coconut

rice and roasted plantains. Zuka is more cutting-edge, offering fusion cuisine that takes Brazilian ingredients and blends them with European staples—rack of lamb with passion fruit, for example. Zazá keeps the emphasis on Asian accents, and diners lounge on throw pillows—try the grilled namo-rado (perch) served with caramelized plantains.

Then it’s time to go out. Cariocas say it doesn’t matter whether you are rich or poor in Lapa, because everyone comes to this neighborhood for the same things: music, dancing and a well-made caipirinha, the national cock-tail of sliced limes, sugar, ice and cachaca, a sugar-cane liquor. Among the best clubs are Rio Scenarium, an eccentric boîte that’s jammed with antiques as well as partygoers and a live band playing samba or chorino. You can also dance and hear music at Carioca da Gema, which began the Lapa revival and is filled with bossa nova lovers every night. I also like Centro Cultural Carioca. A former dance hall, this two-story space has samba lessons down-stairs while in the vast, windowed upstairs hall, an array of performers play various styles of Brazilian music.

The blending of music and food is part of the extraordinary melding of cultures that defines Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s liveliest and most surprising cities.



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This page, dancing at Carnival, a world-famous, five-day celebra-tion that takes place 40 days before Easter. Opposite, from top, drummers getting into the samba groove during Carnival; one of the the many colorful, architecturally rich streets in Rio’s Bohemian Santa Teresa neighborhood; riding a cable car up to iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain, which offers stun-ning views of the city.


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Simply Scandinavian...but born in the USa

This international story actually begins in America, as 90 percent of Eton’s extra-long staple (ELS) cotton comes from San Joaquin County in California. (The rest is grown in Egypt.) “ELS, which accounts for only 3 percent of the world’s cotton, has superior fiber qualities, such

as stronger filaments and higher torsion thread, which is why we use it exclusively,” Donohue explains.

After harvest, raw fibers are shipped to Italy, where they’re spun and woven by some of the world’s most highly skilled artisans. Albini Group, located in Albino, Italy, is famous for its looming, and Eton is its largest partner. “Besides conceiving new patterns and color combinations for our

shirts and ties, we also constantly invent novel weaving techniques that continuously revolutionize the market,” says Donohue.

For incomparable Eton shirts, there are other stops along the way.

Founded by husband-and-wife team David and Annie Pettersson in the village of Gånghester, Sweden, Eton has been synonymous with quality men’s shirts since 1928—but Eton hasn’t always been its

name. The original name, Shirt Factory Special, changed in 1948 following a visit by the two entrepreneurs to England. “They fell in love with Eton, a

charming English town with a storied history, and a new brand moniker was born,” says Chris Donohue, Director of Sales in North America. Today the company’s luxe shirts, ties, scarves and pocket squares are sold around the world, yet this still partly family-owned operation continues to pride itself on superior garments that take up to six months to craft.

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In Switzerland, all shirts next go through a specialized—and top-secret—finishing process, wherein scientifically trained workers actually alter the cotton’s molecular structure to make it more wrinkle-resistant. Most manufacturers try to prevent creases with a formaldehyde-based topical treatment that coats fibers, but that method has two drawbacks: Sealing cotton means it can’t “breathe,” with the result that clothes tend to trap heat, and the substance washes off after

several dry-cleaning cycles. Says Donohue: “While that procedure takes four days to complete, our finish is accomplished over the course of four weeks.”

Cutting, sewing and trimming of Eton garments happen in Eastern Europe, at exclusive production facilities bordering the Black Sea. It’s an exceptionally controlled 40-step process that

alone takes one month to execute. “By remaining hyper-focused on shirts, ties and other accessories, we’ve been able to perfect our manufacturing process since Eton’s earliest days,” says Donohue.

At a time when many clothing manufacturers use the quickest production methods to meet bottom-line pressures, Eton opts for the refinement that only an investment of time

can provide. And while many competitors outsource some operations, again to save money, Eton owns its entire international production process. It is therefore able to control all

aspects of the creation of each shirt, assuring unparalleled quality. —Francesca Moisin

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Terlingua, Texas, population 58, isn’t much to look at—a dusty ghost town of caliche roads, prickly ocotillo and sagebrush tangles. But on the first Saturday of

November each year, this patch of desert west of Big Bend Na-tional Park bustles with thousands of chili fans and hundreds of cooks who arrive to compete in the town’s world-famous Chili Appreciation Society International Chili Championship.

Almost overnight, the air fills with the scent of wood smoke, too much beer and simmering pots of Texas red. It’s a rowdy crowd that shares a love for country music, the Lone Star State and chili con carne, a spicy dish born on the cattle trails near San Antonio whose primary ingredients are red chiles and meat. Every other ingredient, from tomatoes to onions to seasonings, is subject to intense debate. But on one thing every Texas chili-head agrees: Real chili contains no beans. Use beans in your chili at this cook-off and you’ll be instantly disqualified.

Frank Tolbert, a journalist and historian who was considered the state’s leading authority on chili until his death in 1984,

regarded beans as heretical. “Heaven help us one and all,” he wrote in response to a Yankee cook who espoused a beany recipe. “You might as well throw in some puffed rice, or a hand-ful of shredded alfalfa, or a few maraschino cherries!”

A line from the Terlingua Chili Cook-Off ’s anthem says: “If you know beans about chili, you know that chili has no beans.”

Texans are no more bashful about chili than about anything else. “Chili concocted outside of Texas is a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing,” insisted Lyndon Johnson. In 1977, the legislature proclaimed chili the “state dish,” declaring, “The only real ‘bowl of red’ is that prepared by Texans.”

Of course, not everyone agrees. Nontraditionalists across the U.S. not only dare to include beans, but also like to put their own spin on this classic, adding turkey, pork, even spaghetti to their chili pots. Some say those dishes are more properly called stews or soups or casseroles. And some call them delicious. But in Terlingua, they won’t call them chili.

some like iThoTonce a year, a Tiny Town shows The world how To do chili—alias “Texas red.”

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and balance—and hard times actually helped. by Josh Sens

Don’t cry for Malbec, Argentina! The truth is, the wine for which that

country is best known came through the economic crash of the late 1990s and early 2000s. It didn’t just survive; it flourished.

Over time, the downturn had an unexpected upside, as runaway inflation corrected an imbalance in the market. In

the sour climate, it no longer made sense to bottle low-end Malbecs because it was pretty much impossible to turn a

profit on them. So vintners slashed production of their two-buck

chuck—the subpar swill they’d been pumping out for years,

staining Malbec’s image around the world.

“So much cheap stuff had been getting out there

This label announces a subtle, widely suitable varietal—a far cry from the not-so-distinguished table wines that recently diluted the distinction of the Malbec name.


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that it was hurting Malbec’s reputation,” says Paul Hobbs, a veteran wine-maker and wine importer. “It was a serious problem. But the Argentine economy solved it for us.”

As it happens, Hobbs lent a hand as well. A former winemaker for Robert Mondavi, Hobbs has roots in Malbec that run decades deep. He first turned his mind to it in the late 1980s, when he traveled to Argen-tina and was struck by the varietal’s vast untapped poten-tial. Though Malbec grew abundantly around Mendoza, the country’s largest wine-making region, its quantity far outstripped its quality. Most Argentine Malbec wound up in inexpensive blends known as “criollas”—ho-hum table wines with not much to recommend them other than their bargain-basement price. Hobbs envisioned a different fate for Malbec, a noble French-born grape that he believed just needed to be treated with more dignity.

Using old-vine fruit grown by Nicolas Catena, one of Argentina’s most respected vintners, Hobbs began a deep dive into Malbec, applying Old World practices to New World wine production. The result was Malbecs of unusual refinement, not the high-alcohol brutes that so many consumers had come to know.

In 1999, Hobbs co-founded Viña Cobos, a Mendoza winery, where he experimented with varied root stocks, planting the varietal on new sites that showcased Malbec’s distinctive terroir. The wines he produced earned wide-spread accolades for their bright notes and balance. But in the world of Malbec they were the exception, not the rule.

Cheap Malbec still flooded the market, and in the

early aftermath of the crash it gushed out in even greater torrents. Much of it was over-oaked and over-extracted, with all the subtlety of a sledgeham-mer. Some of it was fraudulently labeled.

“It got so bad that there were ‘Malbecs’ on the market that didn’t contain any actual Malbec,” Hobbs says. “We used to joke that they were born with a

birth certificate of Bonarda [a less nuanced grape varietal] but were traveling with a Malbec passport.”

Meanwhile, Hobbs kept at it, and when the economic crash crushed the low end of the market, the Malbecs he had championed came to the fore. Hobbs has since been joined by a growing number of Malbec producers who are out to show the grape for all that it can be. Among them are wineries such as Riglos and Pulenta Estate, in the rolling folds of the Mendoza region, on terrain that inches toward the Andes foothills, where the climate and the soil give rise to complex fruit.

Like Hobbs, the vintners on these properties lean toward low-tech practices, a minimalist approach that lets the winning traits of the grape shine through. Their vintages demonstrate impressive range—some lean and supple, others round-bodied and robust. And contrary to Malbec’s stubborn reputation as a varietal best suited to steakhouse fare, these wines are strikingly food-friendly, pairing beautifully with sirloin, sure, but also with pasta, seafood, curries and more.

“To a lot of people, it used to seem that Malbec had a serious problem,” Hobbs says. “But the bigger problem was, we didn’t really understand the grape.”

tasting notes

COBOS MALBEC 2011$210

A dark, elegant wine that opens with hints of coffee and caramel, but

plays out on the palate with bright berry and cherry notes.

PULENTA ESTATE MALBEC 2011

$29The first impression: French oak

and mulling spices. But those wintry notes make way for a springtime

symphony of lavendar and honeysuckle, followed by a clean

plum-tinted finish.

RIgLOS gRAN MALBEC 2012

$35A juicy but balanced wine that

never grows too jammy, it mingles floral flavors with a ripe minerality, and a just-right touch of tannins

tickles the tongue.

Clockwise from top left: Winemaker Paul Hobbs with Bertrand Vigouroux, whose family has produced Malbec in France for 150 years; wine caves at Argen-tina’s Pulenta Estate winery; the wine-making Pulenta family: Hugo, Don Antonio,Eduardo Jr. and Eduardo; the Viña Cobos winery in western Argentina.

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As a family-owned business, we take a lot of pride in everything we do at M PENNER. We have the finest sales professionals that you will find anywhere, and our experienced tailoring staff works diligently to make sure that you look great. Our commitment to our customers goes beyond the sale. Service impacts every part of our business, and our goal is to constantly exceed your expectations. Here are some of the things we do to take care of you. Of course, special requests are always welcome!

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abundant parking Houston’s a big city, and parking is often a challenge. at M pEnnEr we provide plenty of free parking, right at the front door.

CoMpliMEntary altErationsour reputation is sewn into every garment we sell. to make sure you always look your absolute best, we provide complimentary alterations on all non-sale items purchased at M pEnnEr. We even perform routine wardrobe maintenance: should a button become loose or lost, we’ll be happy to replace it—and press your garment—while you wait.

MadE-to-MEasurE sErviCE Exceptional fit is essential to impeccable style. We have a whole room created for you to design your own suits, sportcoats, shirts and trousers, where we will take your measurements and help you select fabrics, styles, buttons, etc. from the finest companies in the world.

broWniEs on saturdays M PENNER brownies, made from a recipe passed down for generations, are required at all M PENNER family events. When we built the store in Uptown Park we added a kitchen so we could make them fresh for you every Saturday.

tHat’s a Wrap! We’re here to make your life a little easier, remember? so, you pick the gift and we’ll take care of the wrapping on all non-sale purchases at M pEnnEr. of course, all you have to do is ask and we’ll pick the gift out for you, too!

sHopping by appointMEnt Just give us a call and we will pre-select clothing to meet your needs. items will be ready to try on upon your arrival, during or after store hours. Can’t find the time to stop by? We’ll be happy to come by your home or office.

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ExpErtisE A central part of the M PENNER experience is superlative service. When you need expert, individualized attention, you’ll get it—instantly and for as long as you want. Our knowl- edgeable staff is well versed in all of the brands we carry, the trends of the season and how to fit every body type. They stand ready to advise you on all matters of wardrobe and accessories.

piCturE tHissure, all of your new clothes look great at the store, but sometimes, once you get home, it’s hard to remember what goes with what. Just ask and we’ll be happy to photograph your ensembles.

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WElCoME to our HoME from our drink bar to our flat-screen tv, we designed the store to make you feel at home. Even our Made-to-Measure room is casual and comfortable, with its roomy conference table.

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Oh, JOe!A new study found that folks who drank four or more cups of caffeinated coffee (about two Grandes at Starbucks) had a 25 percent lower risk of developing melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, over 10 years. Researchers theorize that something in the roasting process produces vitamins that may protect against UVB damage.

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Beet it To low blood pressuredrinking just one cup of beet juice every day can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension, according to recent research. study participants’ systolic blood pressure (the top number, which measures the pressure in your arteries as your heart beats) dropped 8 points. diastolic bp (the bottom number, which measures pressure between heartbeats) dropped 2 to 5 points. The reason? beetroot contains high levels of nitrate, which the body converts to nitric oxide, which in turn improves blood flow and relaxes arteries.

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beware the grOuchDid you know that a negative attitude can be passed along from one person to another just like the flu? Apparently, we mimic each other’s nonverbal cues, then internalize them, making them our own. Of course, we can’t always steer clear of a sourpuss, thus the best move: Do not engage.

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eaT fruIT, veGGIes first

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cuff ’em The only way to get a truly accurate bloodpressure reading is to cuff both arms. when a person’s systolic pressure varies by 10 or more points between arms, the risk of heart attack or stroke increases 38 percent. plus, a big difference between arms could be a sign of peripheral artery disease, or clogged arteries.

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OPENING NIGHTWednesday, November 18

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