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FALL 2011 THE LIFESTYLE

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WELCOME GREETINGS FROM THE MITCHELL FAMILY

At Mitchells Family of Stores, we love what we do.

We are very fortunate to have extraordinary people walking through our doors each day... whom we consider not only customers, but friends.

One of the many reasons these friendships are so special is that as retailers, we believe knowing you is what enables us to serve you so well. We’re in the business of building relationships and wardrobes that will last for generations. Unlike a typical store where one might shop, we don’t ever want to sell you something unless we’re sure you’ll love it. Your trust is of the utmost importance to us. We’re in this for the long haul!

Now a third generation business, we’ve been collecting cherished friends and unforgettable stories since 1958... and we enjoy creating new ones each day. As you might say: “if our walls could talk!”

On the coming pages are just a

few of the countless tales born of our extraordinary friendships, followed by some of the stunning fashions we will be off ering this fall and advice from our associates.

We look forward to a season of exquisite styles and unforgettable stories...

The Mitchell Family

NOW MORE THAN EVER...

WHY OUR FRIENDSHIPSWITH OUR CUSTOMERSARE SO IMPORTANT

SEND US YOUR STORIES!We would love to hear from you. We enjoy being more than a store, but a hub in the community, where friendships are made and stories are created. Whether it’s an experience with an associate, a designer, a tailor, a Mitchell family member or at an event here... if it has moved you or made you laugh, please share!

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FEATURES4 Welcome Letter 14 A Good Story is Always in Style 24 Giving Back68 Our Diamonds80 Tailor’s Corner94 Profile: A Decade of Agave 98 Profile: Luciano Barbera 118 Design: Haute Hospitality

FASHION36 Fashion Lab38 Fashion Q&A: Kimberly McDonald 52 Life is But a Dream82 Why Style Matters92 Basic Instincts 102 Style: Trends for Men104 The Richest Looks Are Seasonal

DEPARTMENTS8 Upcoming Events 26 Happenings 42 Friends & Trends110 Wheels: Vintage Road Show 114 World Scene120 Travel: The Eyes Have It122 End Page: Closet Therapy124 At Your Service

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Karen Alberg GrossmanDESIGN DIRECTOR

Hans GschliesserMANAGING EDITOR

Jillian SpraguePROJECT MANAGER

Lisa MontemorraDESIGNERS

Jean-Nicole VendittiCONCEPT /CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Andrew Mitchell-NamdarMERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

Bob MitchellDIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION

Peg EadieDIRECTOR OF PREPRESS

Hugh K. StantonCREATIVE DIRECTION

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Fashion Forum Magazine is published in 12 regional editionsfor member stores of the Apparel Forum Copyright 2011.

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HAPPENINGS LUNCHEONS & FASHION SHOWS & CHARITY EVENTS & MORE!

EVENT SCHEDULE9/10 ZEGNA TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS/RICHARDS9/10 COPPLEY TRUNK SHOW MARSHS9/10 PAOLO COSTAGLI TRUNK SHOW & PERSONAL APPEARANCE MITCHELLS9/17 HICKEY FREEMAN TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS9/17 KITON TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS9/17 ZEGNA TRUNK SHOW MARSHS9/24 COPPLEY TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS9/24 BRIONI MEN’S TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS9/24 SAMUELSOHN TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS9/24 CANALI TRUNK SHOW MARSHS9/24 PAUL & SHARK TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS9/30 ISAIA TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS9/30-10/1 DONNA DEGNAN TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS9/30-10/1 BRIONI WOMEN’S TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/1 SAMUELSOHN TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS10/1 HICKEY FREEMAN TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/1 ISAIA TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/6 DONNA DEGNAN TRUNK SHOW MARSHS10/12-13 MICHAEL KORS TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS10/14 LORO PIANA MEN’S TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS10/14-15 MICHAEL KORS TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/15 COPPLEY TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/15 HAMILTON SHIRTS TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS/RICHARDS10/15 CANALI TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS/RICHARDS10/15 LORO PIANA MEN’S TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/20-22 GRAFF TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS10/21-22 BRIONI WOMEN’S TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS10/21-22 BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/21-22 REED KRAKOFF TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS10/21-22 ESCADA TRUNK SHOW MARSHS10/22 ZEGNA TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS/RICHARDS10/25-26 BRUNELLO CUCINELLI WOMEN’S TRUNK SHOW MARSHS10/28-29 BRUNELLO CUCINELLI MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS10/28-29 ESCADA TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS10/29 ZEGNA TRUNK SHOW MARSHS11/4-5 ESCADA TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS11/5 POMELLATO TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS11/11-12 REED KRAKOFF TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS11/19 ROTENIER TRUNK SHOW & PERSONAL APPEARANCE RICHARDS12/3 POMELLATO TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS12/4 MOORE AND GILES TRUNK SHOW MARSHS12/10 PAUL MORELLI TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS12/10 LESLIE GREENE TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS12/10 GURHAN TRUNK SHOW MARSHS12/16 POMELLATO TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS12/16-17 GRAFF TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS12/17 DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH TRUNK SHOW RICHARDS12/19-20 PAUL MORELLI TRUNK SHOW MITCHELLS

FALL 2011

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A GOOD STORY IS ALWAYS IN STYLE...

We love a great story! Over the years, we have delighted in collecting tales from family, friends, designers and customers, which never fail to enchant us with their humor, humanity and timelessness.

On the pages to come, we share with you just a few of our favorites...


A few Christmases ago, a woman over 90 came in and told me this story... “30 years ago, when your father was running the store, I saw a sportcoat I wanted to buy my husband for Christmas. It was $39.95 and I only had $25. Before I could bring up how I would pay the balance, he stopped me and said ‘please don’t worry… pay me when you can...’” At my age, I’m still learning from my father.

from: Bill Mitchell [Westport, Since Forever...]

to: [email protected]: Lessons from My Father

We want to hear your story. Email us at [email protected].


Every time I visit Richards and Mitchells, I am blown away by the women I meet there. I am amazed that women can be so chic and stylish... great moms, totally involved in their community and giving back, while making the whole thing look as easy as pie. Talk about “starstruck.” They are the chicest jugglers on the planet!

from: Michael Kors [Designer/Friend Since 1999]

to: [email protected]: Starstruck


My client, a true fashionista, was throwing her annual party at a resort in the Berkshires and wanted to have a fall fashion show. She needed my help! Brian and I put together several men’s & women’s looks (shoes & all), packed up designer signs for the tables and headed north! I often dress clients for parties... this time I also provided the entertainment.

from: Nina Prodromidis [Associate, Richards Since 2006]

to: [email protected]: That’s Entertainment!




It was Saturday afternoon and the church was packed, the bride and her father nervously waiting on the steps... “Where’s the groom?” they must have all been worrying... I’m on the floor at Mitchells and in he runs, shrieking, “I can’t tie my bowtie!” I tied it fast, he darted out and I got him to the church on time!

from: Bruce Lagerfeldt [Associate, Mitchells Since 1983]

to: [email protected]: Where’s the Groom???


I was helping a client & friend find a dress for her daughter’s wedding, including taking her up to a trunk show at Richards. She then happened to be in San Francisco and went into Wilkes Bashford. She saw Jack Mitchell, introduced herself as my client and he brought her to Linda, who recognized her. She found the perfect dress at Wilkes Bashford and ended up buying it there!

from: Mary Berliner [Associate, Marshs Since 2006]

to: [email protected]: The Bi-Coastal Shopper




When we’re working in the showrooms in Milan, the buyers and I often see something that brings to mind a particular client of ours... Last season, we bought a beautiful Etro dress and sure enough, just the woman we had been thinking of saw it at Mitchells and bought it!

from: Ellen Finlayson [General Merchandising Manager Since 2005]

to: [email protected]: Via Spartaca meets Pequot Lane



I was leaving in a few days to cover the Royal Wedding and I needed to look my best. Frank Gallagi got me fitted with a gorgeous custom suit and sportcoat, rushed everything, even packed me up! He was a Prince for preparing me for my NBC coverage.

from: Al Roker [Customer/Friend Since 2002]

to: [email protected]: The Royal Treatment



With the holidays approaching, a client who often asks me for restaurant and local recommendations came in and asked if I knew a jeweler he could trust. “It’s far,” I said... “Can you walk ten feet?” With the help of his shopping expert (10-year-old daughter), he left with a rare star sapphire ring from Oscar Heyman. Not only did the 3 of us have a blast, but his wife loved the piece!

from: Scott Mitchell [Richards Since 1998]

to: [email protected]: Help... I Need a Jeweler!


One day, I got a frantic call at noon from a client at a local hedge fund. Last minute, he had to attend a black tie gala straight from work. I grabbed tuxedos, dress shirts, bow ties, cuff links, formal shoes, even dress socks and ran to his office with our head tailor. The client only had 5 minutes for us. We set him up, ran back to the store, Dominic went to work and at 5 p.m., I delivered a complete outfit!

from: Chris Herde [Associate, Mitchells Since 2006]

to: [email protected]: Black Tie Not Optional




PINK AID’S KICKOFF LUNCHEON GRANT RECIPIENTS

THE SMILOW FAMILY BREAST HEALTH CENTER AT NORWALK HOSPITAL The Smilow Family Breast Health Center offers education and support for women as they cope with abnormal breast screening findings—whether they prove to be malignant or benign. Their medical director is a nationally recognized breast cancer expert, dedicated to caring for each and every one of his patients. Volunteers, all of whom

have survived breast cancer, are eager to help patients of all means in any way they can. Valuable one-to-one sessions provide ongoing support throughout the process to address patients’ needs, both medical and personal. A Breast Health Specialist is dedicated to ensuring that all patients receive the support and knowledge to successfully navigate today’s healthcare system. For more information, call (203) 852-2300.

ST. VINCENT’S BREAST CENTERSt. Vincents offers comprehensive breast health care to Bridgeport and its surrounding communities. A team of volunteers facilitates compassionate care that goes beyond the typical hospital parameters. Nurse Navigators answer patient questions, expedite scheduling of appointments and provide information through the conclusion of treatment. A mobile mammography coach offers free

mammograms to women in need, providing the privacy women want along with the state-of-the-art digital technology they need. St. Vincent’s mobile mammography program is the second in the state to offer full-field digital technology, enhancing detection, especially in dense breast tissue, and allowing for an almost immediate review by a radiology technician. For more information, call (203) 576-6000.

Unfortunately, breast cancer has touched way too many women who are near and dear to us. When a woman gets this devastating diagnosis, she needs a lot more than just medical help. She needs rides to and from treatments, babysitting for when she’s at the doctor, grocery delivery, medical navigation, wigs and so much more. With a staggeringly high rate of occurrance, there are countless women in and around our communities that cannot aff ord to go through this process with the proper care and dignity. Many women would also benefi t from free mammograms to help with early detection. There are several local organizations that compassionately assist women in need who are diagnosed with breast cancer, but of course, they are greatly in need of funding. While it is critical that we all continue to contribute to breast cancer research initiatives, Pink Aid is a new grant-based organization being formed specifi cally to fund the eff orts of organizations that provide this type of compassionate care... within our surrounding communities and ultimately beyond!

Pink Aid will give us a welcome opportunity to make a real diff erence in the lives of many women in our communities. We invite you on an exciting journey to join us from the very start! The fi rst week in October, Mitchells will host Pink Aid’s fi rst fundraiser, ever which promises to be an

exciting and emotional event, fi lled with many of our community’s most vibrant and compassionate women. We hope you, your children and your families will get involved in our future initiatives, and that we will see you at this momentous kick-off event!

For more information, visit pinkaid.org.

GIVING BACK COMPASSION FOR LOCAL WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER

DON’T MISS THE INAUGURAL PINK AID LUNCHEON IN OCTOBER!

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Local fashionistas gathered at Mitchells of Westport for an exclusive premiere of the Michael Kors fall 2011 collection in May! Michael has been to Richards on several occasions, but this was his fi rst trip to our Westport store.

Headlining the event was a 15-minute runway show, which featured his upcoming women’s wear collection celebrating his work over the last 30 years. Guests sipped cocktails, noshed on hors d’oeuvres and mingled with Kors, the founder and chief designer of his eponymous Michael Kors label.

Happy 30th Michael, from all of us at Mitchells Family of Stores.

MICHAEL KORS♥ WESTPORT

Models representing the Michael Kors fall 2011 collection;Models representing the Michael Kors fall 2011 collection;Michael Kors and Ginny PittarelliMichael Kors and Ginny Pittarelli

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Spring was in the air as were a multitude of streamers and juggling rings at the highly anticipated fundraiser and fashion celebration, Near and Far Gala. Scores of people turned out for our annual fundraiser to benefi t the Near and Far Aid, the organization fi ghting to eliminate poverty throughout Fairfi eld County.

Cirque-like performers mixed with fashion models to create an unbelievable Carnivale theme, while showing off some of the season’s most exciting looks.

Looks spotted on the risers included a mix of bold prints and sexy solids, embellishments and a hint of glitter.

On the runway and off , a great time was had by all. Thanks to all the local businesses and organizations that came out to support an incredible organization.

NEAR AND FAR AID

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In celebration of what was surely a spectacularly stylish season, local fl orists, event planners and landscapers joined in on the transformation of Mitchells, Richards and Marshs to an array of magnifi cent gardens.

Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s fi rst fl ower extravaganza in Westport, the celebration expanded beyond the doors of Mitchells.

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MITCHELLS SPONSORS

Diana Gould Ltd.Flowers & FlowersGeiger’s Landscape Architecture & Garden CenterGreenwich Orchids

Hoffman LandscapesNielsen’s Florist & Garden ShopParty Ideas/Arlene RosenthalStonewall GardenWildflowers at Hansen’s

RICHARDS SPONSORS

Colony Florist of GreenwichDiana Gould Ltd.Flowers & FlowersFlowers by GeorgeGeiger’s Landscape Architecture & Garden Center

Greenwich OrchidsHoffman LandscapesMcArdle’s Florist & Garden CenterNielsen’s Florist & Garden ShopSam Bridge Nursery & GreenhousesStonewall Garden

MARSHS SPONSORS

The Flower PetalerMain Street NurseryScarsella’s Florist

The Putting Green Company of Long IslandDonno Landscaping

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CATWALK FOR A CUREIt was an afternoon of food, wine, fashion and fun where guests were “taken away” by the exciting clothes, jewelry and accessories at this year’s Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of Fairfi eld County’s annual Catwalk Fashion Show.

The Loading Dock in Stamford was the perfect venue for this year’s show, which featured a mix of spring and pre-fall looks. Thanks to all involved!

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You don’t have to travel to Vegas to test your luck! Putting their skills to the test, guests turned out for an evening of camaraderie as the Mitchell Family and Hugo Boss hosted the ultimate Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament with special guest, New York Giants tight end, Kevin Boss.

Guests enjoy the fashion Guests enjoy the fashion show; models on the show; models on the catwalk with spring and catwalk with spring and pre-fall lookspre-fall looks

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A great time and great food was had by all this spring at the Men in Pink’s very fi rst Pink Party!

Guests, including over 100 men, fi lled the room decked out in the season’s hottest pink fashions to show their support and raise money for the Breast Cancer Alliance. The band Liquid Pleasure was amazing and played into the night donning bright pink leather suits….by special order from Richards if you like.

MEN IN PINKPINK PARTY

In the pink and looking great,In the pink and looking great,guests got into the ‘pink’ of things guests got into the ‘pink’ of things to show their support for Breast to show their support for Breast Cancer Research.Cancer Research.

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CozyCashmeres3 great basic styles: crew, v-neck and turtle in 3 essential colors by Kinross.

FASHIONLabHand-picked selections from some of the most exciting designers in the world...

“Fashion Capsules”Aside from our regular designer collections, our buyers search the runways to rotate in their top picks from some of the world’s hottest fashion houses and up-and-comers!

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Featuring“the best of”...Paule Ka

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Helmut Lang

Celine

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Dolce & Gabbana

Pucci

Roberto Cavalli

Missoni

Lanvin

Jason Wu

Phillip Lim...& More!!!

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FASHION Q & A JEWELRY DESIGNER KIMBERLY MCDONALD

KIMBERLY MCDONALD ON BEGINNINGS, ADORNING THE FIRST LADYAND THE POWER OF ROCKS...

How did you get started? Since I was a child in Asheville, NC, I loved collecting all kinds of agates and cool stones. As a curator of private jewelry collections, I started designing pieces for clients with stones I acquired for them. I wanted to start collecting jewelry myself, but I didn’t see anything really unique in my price range... everything had a mass-produced feel. So one day, I made myself a pair of geode earrings. A friend of mine off ered to buy them off of me, but I didn’t want to sell them. Then she made me an off er I couldn’t refuse and as they say, the rest is history.

What attracted you to working with geodes?I love natural materials and geodes are an incredible creation of nature... agates with quartz crystallization inside them. They conduct energy and have raw appeal. We don’t do anything to them. We just clean and slice them, so they’re as close to coming from the earth as possible. Each is one of a kind. Each has its own little personality and every person will be attracted to a diff erent one.

Your business has soared in just 3½ years. Who are some of the celebrities wearing your pieces?We’ve been really lucky that so many amazing, recognizable people have responded to the collection and ask to wear our pieces to special events. One of the most exciting things was Sex and the City 2. The fi lm is such an iconic fashion ensemble and our pieces are in just about every major scene, plus SJP and Kim Catrell wore them on the red carpet. Mrs. Obama has also been wearing my pieces a lot this year. It is exciting that she has chosen them as she truly has access to everything!

What are 5 things in you can’t live without?My chihuahuas (Dad Oliver, Mama Gracie, babies Linus, Jackson, Angus and Otto); music (from Kanye to Rascal Flatts. Adele, Usher, Puccini… Music is an integral part of life for me.); good champagne (pink, preferably); rocks (geodes, opals, agates,

diamonds); and friends (the ones that know you at your worst and still stick around). I split my time between New York for work and Los Angeles for peace of mind. It’s a production to travel with all of my chihuahuas, but I can’t live without them!

What is your favorite place you go to escape it all? I adore Kona on the Big Island in Hawaii. It is so beautiful and unspoiled and you can swim with sea turtles, which come up everyday at the same time! I love them and have designed a Sea Turtle collection, which serves to raise funds and awareness for the plight of endangered species through Conservation International, an organization that I strongly believe in. Kona is very well preserved. I hope that people don’t ruin it!

Who are your favorite clothing designers and which is the best designer to pair your jewelry with? Missoni and Brunello Cucinelli... I love to wear them personally and I love the way they look with my jewelry.

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“ I SPLIT MY TIME BETWEEN NEW YORK AND LOS ANGELES... IT’S A PRODUCTION TO TRAVEL WITH ALL OF MY CHIHUAHUAS, BUT I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT THEM! “

Who living or not do you most wish to design a piece of jewelry for? I honestly don’t aspire to design for anyone famous. To me, the most exciting sales are when I see someone really connecting with a piece I’ve created. The stones each have their own energy and when I see a woman fall in love with one, it is moving that a piece she connects with will become an heirloom for her children... that she can wear it over the years and enjoy it as part of her collection.

What have you found special about working with the Mitchells Family of Stores?The Mitchells get retail better than most anyone. They have a real gem in Jennifer Celli, my buyer, who is pretty much unparalleled in the business. She has incredible integrity and standards in working with designers. I never have to worry about looking in the cases and seeing a less expensive imitation of my work, which goes on all the time. As a designer that makes me very comfortable. To me, a good store is an edit of what’s in the market. They see everything and whittle it down to what’s worth presenting to the client. It’s fun to go into their stores, it feels like a home, like a family. They know kids’ names, what schools they go to, if a relative is sick. Their stores have an atmosphere you don’t fi nd anywhere else.

“ EACH GEODE IS ONE OF A KIND. EACH HAS ITS OWN LITTLE PERSONALITY AND EVERY PERSON WILL BE ATTRACTED TO A DIFFERENT ONE.”

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1. Brunello Cucinelli yoke waist full leather skirt

2. The Row quilted sleeve leather Bexton dress

3. Brunello Cucinelli East West tote

4. Bettye Muller wedge boot

5. Manolo Blahnik bow pump

6. Carven sleeve lace dress

7. Zhor & Nema beaded sweater

8. Nancy Gonzalez navy crocodile shoulder bag

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’60S LADYLIKE “LACE, BOWS, DAINTY HANDBAGS AND LOTS OF

FRILL AND TRIM. AND DON’T BE AFRAID TO CHANNEL YOUR INNER JACKIE O.”

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LOTS OF DETAIL. THINK CHUNKY… THE BOLDER THE BETTER!”

CAPED CRUSADERS “CAPES, PONCHOS AND ANORAKS IN

GREAT FABRICS WITH FUN TRIMMINGS ARE CHIC AND CAN BE THROWN OVER ANYTHING!”

Lisa Prisco/MarshsMixing Style & Sparkle Since 2006

Shirley Bond/RichardsKeeping the Ladies Looking Lovely for 4 Years

1. Kimberly McDonald geode and diamond bracelet

2. Ashley Pittman Alama bangles

3.Temple St. Clair vine cuff

5. Cole Haan riding boot

6. Mely’s toggle closure knit cape

7. Loro Piana shearling cape

8. Etro fur-trimmed toggle closure printed cape

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1. Luciano Barbera stand collar shirt

2. Michael Kors python print archive dress

3. Etro floral print blouse

4. Valentino Red ruffle front blouse

5. Manolo Blahnik d’Orsay sandal

6. Judith Leiber crystal clutch

7. Kwiat diamond studs

8. Jimmy Choo glitter slingback

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SHIRT ALERT “PRINT OR SOLID, MAN-STYLE OR FEMININE, CROPPED, RUFFLED

OR EVEN A GREAT MAXI SHIRTDRESS... HAVE FUN WITH SHIRTS THIS SEASON!”

SHINE ON “METALLICS, SEQUINS, PATENT LEATHER AND OF COURSE...

SOME BLING! ACCESSORIES THAT SHINE ADD ‘POP’ TO WOOL AND OTHER FALL FABRICS.”

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1. Hermès Heure watch double-iris

2. Hermès men’s candles

3. Hermès rectangular plate

4. Hermès ties

5. Hermès belt

6. Luciano Barbera suede shirt

7. Edward Armah “pocket circles”

8. Incotex washed cords

9. Bontoni lace-ups

10. Loro Piana cashmere Roadster

Janet Wilson/RichardsAdding Elegance Since 1978

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SUEDE SHIRT, SOFT-AS-VELVET CORDS, A SUMPTUOUS SWEATER OR SOME PICTURE PERFECT LEATH-

ER SHOES. COMFORTABLE ELEGANCE IS THE WAY TO GO.”

A LITTLE LUXURY “AN ICONIC HERMÈS BELT, WATCH OR TIE ADDS

A PERFECT NOTE OF SOPHISTICATION TO ANY OUTFIT. THEIR CANDLES AND NIGHTSTAND JEWELRY

PLATES ARE ALSO CLASSIC AND COVETED GIFTS.”

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2. Ermenegildo Zegna reversible coat

3. Gimos calf blouson

4. John Varvatos ankle boot

5. Hugo Boss snap mock

6. Borgo 28 cardigan

7. Agave Pragmatist jeans

8. Vince fleece hoodie

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THAT GREAT PAIR OF JEANS… QUALITY CASUAL PIECES KEEP YOU LOOKING CURRENT WHILE

FEELING COZY.”

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Over the past 20 years, Mitchells has become the largest jeweler in Upper Fairfield County. Together, with our jewelry “store within a store” at Richards, diamond and fine jewelry is the fastest growing part of our business.

Our team of Diamond Specialists, roster of world-renown jewelry designers and global network of stone resources constitute a diamond program we couldn’t be more proud to put our name on.

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Diamond, Jewelry & Watch Buyer Mitchell Family of Stores7 Years Diamond Experience

NAKI HALEPASDiamond & Jewelry Specialist, Richards20 Years Diamond Experience

MICHELLE ROMANODiamond & Jewelry Specialist, Mitchells35 Years Diamond Experience

CECILIA THOMASDiamond & Jewelry Specialist, Richards4 Years Diamond Experience

Store Manager/Ladies, Richards10 Years Diamond ExperienceGIA Certifi ed

SCOTT MITCHELLJAY HANNADiamond, Watch & Jewelry Specialist, MitchellsGIA Graduate Gemologist20 Years Diamond Experience

EXPERTISE.Most of our Diamond Specialists are educated by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world’s most recognized and trusted authority on diamonds and several are “GIA Certified” with advanced degrees. All Diamond Specialists take courses at GIA to stay up-to-date on new industry developments and also stay abreast of news and trends with continual education by our vendors.

SELECTION.We are honored to offer designer diamond and fine jewelry from the world’s most prestigious diamond houses, including Graff, Kwiat, Oscar Heyman and Beaudry. In addition to our inventory, we can source any kind of diamond imaginable through our global network of sightholders and brokers.

VALUE.Our educated customers that have purchased diamonds elsewhere are repeatedly surprised by the excellent value we offer in our diamonds. Our reputation in the diamond business combined with the volume we generate has given us “global buying power,” enabling us to offer extremely competitive pricing.

TRUST.Diamonds are a serious investment and for us, a business we take very seriously. There is no substitute for making important purchases from people you know and trust. We stand firmly behind every piece of diamond jewelry we sell, as well as the service and craftsmanship that goes into it.


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Whether you’re looking for that first engagement ring or a show-stopping upgrade, we will find the perfect diamond to fit your budget. We have recently sourced and sold some of the world’s most spectacular flawless stones! No matter what cut or carat size you seek, you’ll find it in our wedding band collections. Make sure everyone knows she’s “taken” by somebody with style!

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“ We didn’t know what to expect when first partnering with the Mitchells. But thanks to their expertise and enthusiasm, in five years they’ve become one of our most important retail partners.

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Kwiat makes “the perfect diamond hoop” and we are proud to offer their most extensive selection anywhere! Kwiat diamond hoops are perennially one of our customers’ most sought-after items. The classic stud is a “must-have” for the well-dressed woman’s wardrobe. While perfect for everyday, larger studs are also increasingly popular on the red carpet.

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Honor the woman in your life with a fabulous diamond bracelet, a gift guaranteed to take her breath away. Diamond cuffs are timeless and have never been more popular. We have a wide selection of diamond watches and bracelets to match all of life’s great occassions.

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We truly know our customers. Our understanding of their tastes and lifestyles enable us to help them make perfect choices.

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As a full-service jeweler, we offer custom services that allow you to work with extraordinary designers to create the pieces of your dreams! We proudly put our name behind all custom work... and guarantee the same impeccable design, craftsmanship and durability that is the hallmark of all our diamond jewelry.

Whether you bring in an original sketch or are inspired by a piece in our stores or a magazine, creating custom jewelry is an exciting collaborative process! We meet in our quiet private room to discuss and sketch out what you have in mind. Our Diamond Specialists will then help you choose the appropriate design studio (if you’d like, you can work with Kwiat, Beaudry, Oscar Heyman or many of our other designers!) to make your vision a reality.

Let us breathe exciting new life into a tired piece of jewelry with a gorgeous, updated setting! It’s the perfect way to take a diamond with sentimental value and turn it into something really special. Whether you want something contemporary or vintage-inspired, stand-alone, or set amidst other diamonds or gems, let us transform a beloved jewel you don’t wear into an exciting new favorite!

If you have a diamond or heirloom gem that’s just sitting in the vault or jewelry box, why not turn it into something fabulous? We’ll be happy to give you an objective valuation that can help pay the way toward something you’ll love!

Mitchells reset a single-stone diamond ring I rarely wore into a stunning 3-stone emerald anddiamond ring I rarely take off.

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CARAT: “Carat” is the easiest characteristic to assess as it is simply the weight of a diamond. One carat is equal to .2 grams. Each carat is made up of 100 “points,” so a carat that is “50 points” is .5 carats.

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KEY AREAS TO FOCUS ON WHEN WORKING WITH YOUR TAILOR:

JACKET

Shoulders If the shoulder doesn’t fit right, you shouldn’t be buying the suit. It is the first measure of a well-fitting suit. Today’s shoulder should be fitted, not too bulky and not too tight.

Lapels Today, lapels are a bit narrower and they should always lay flat. Have the tailor make sure they meet the tips of your shirt collar.

Waist If you have broad shoulders and a narrow waist, a suit will be more flattering if you have the waist taken in, which may involve adding darts.

Sleeves Your suit sleeve should be a bit shorter than it used to be, not below your wrist. Have it shortened so that about half an inch of shirt sleeve shows.

Jacket Length The jacket should fall so that the bottom hits the tip of your thumb.

PANTS

Leg Width Pant legs should not be baggy nor should they be so tight they’re constrictive. For a slimmer silhouette, discuss taking the leg in if you think it’s too loose.

Leg Break Some men prefer no break at all, but many feel this makes the pant feel a bit too short. Most prefer a slight break so that the pant rests on the top of the shoe.

While it’s a wonderful luxury to have a completely custom suit made for you from the bottom up, you can enjoy a “custom fi t” from any suit we sell, if you are willing to work with our tailors. Having a suit you’ve purchased at any of our stores tailored is a complimentary service we provide, so why not try it? Our tailors are up-to-date on the latest styles, cuts and fi ts, which they execute with an old-world commitment to the craft that we believe is second to none.

Following are some guidelines on what to work on when “customizing” your suit!

TAILOR’S CORNER IN SEARCH OF THE PERFECT FIT

A CUSTOM FIT FROM AN OFF-THE-RACK SUIT? JUST ASKYOUR TAILOR.


WHYSTYLE MATTERSMaking a good impressionhas never been more important. Nor has it ever been easier!

Do you want to look moresuccessful? More attractive? Sexier?More sophisticated? The fi rst place to start is with yourclothes. Studies show that well-dressed men get higher paying jobs, enjoy better social status and are

What does your wardrobe say about you? In the business world or out of it? Attuned to what’s current? Appreciator of fi ne quality?

more attractive to the opposite sex. While saving you money,dressing in dated or unfl atteringclothing can cost you a lot. Following are simple tips on howto spruce your look, because yes,style matters!

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BUILDING A GREATWARDROBE IS SIMPLERTHAN YOU THINK.

WITH A FEW NEW BASICS, A WONDERFUL

FOUNDATION (AND BETTER FIRST IMPRESSIONS)

CAN BE BUILT.

1. Dressy Casual 2. Sartorial 3. Sporty Casual

simple updates forall your modes...


Plaid ClassicA great neutralplaid adds instantstyle to a pair ofjeans and movesgracefully fromoffi ce to dinner.

Color StatementA bolder plaidin rich fall colorsadds excitementto solid basics and layers well with sweaters.

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THE ESSENTIAL SPORTCOATTHE MVP OF DRESSY CASUAL

Dressy Casual

No single item is more effective in transforming

a man’s wardrobe than the sportcoat. It makes

a man look “dressed,” while enhancing and

concealing all the right body parts...


UnconstructedA soft, unlinedjacket is anindispensablebasic this season.It looks casuallyelegant and fi ts like a second skin!

CollegiateCorduroyToasty warm andversatile, corduroyhas come backwith a vengeance.

Soft CashmereUnconstructedand elegant, itworks with dresspants, jeans andeverything inbetween.


The IntellectualAdd a sweaterto a windowpane wool suit for a super smart look.

The Young TurkA well-cut dark suit can take youeverywhere... and a great wool tie isan easy way toadd some personality.

The PlayerA fun shirt (withouta tie) with an open suit jacket is arefreshing upgradeto jeans.

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The StatesmanHerringbone inwarm fall tonesplus a buttonedvest spellsconfi dence.

The MogulNavy pinstripesuit, blue shirt,red tie, slim cut...need we saymore?

whichSUITSyou?


Sporting Event With ClientA quilted, fi tted,double-breastedjacket is as warmas it is fl attering.

Weekend OutingCold, blusterydays can be facedin style with anelegant update tothe classic parka.


Soccer SidelinesThrow a greatscarf over a versatile pulloverand be the best looking dad on the fi eld.

Country DriveGo antiquing andlunching in style ina chocolate suededriving jacket,also perfect foreveryday.

Sporty Casual

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Fabulous basics are the building blocks of a great wardrobe and are also at the

forefront of fashion! Here are14 timeless essentials for fall...

Wide BeltThrow this crocodile belt by L.A.I. over a sweater, a blouseor a dress and add instant style.

Riding BootNot just for horses... a great riding boot, like this one by Duccio Del Ducca, never goes out of style.

are the building blocks abe and are also at theobashion! Here arefaessentials for fall...e

Riding Not just horses..great ridboot, likone by DDel Ducnever goof style.

Not Your Grandma’s Silk ScarfAvant Toi takes vintage Hermès and Ferragamo silk scarves and lines them with cashmere, each one an original.

Diamond Hoopsby Kwiat. Just the right amount of sparkle for dress up or everyday.

Robe CoatIt’s time to replace your old wool coat! Cashmere Robe Coat by Fleurette.

Unconstructed Blazer by Anissejlife. Knit blazers are less constricting and much cozier than their structured counterparts.

BASIC Instincts

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Long White Shirtby Walter Voulez.Ideal to throw on with leggings or skinny pants and a great pair of boots.

“Go to” ToteGo to work, go to dinner, go on a trip... the Gia Satchel by Michael Kors is the “it bag” that goes everywhere.

Anything CamelThe “it” basic colorfor shoes, bags, clothing, outerwear, everywhere. Shown: Michael Kors

CozyCashmeres3 great basic styles: crew, v-neck and turtle in 3 essential colors by Kinross.

IconicAmuletDesigned to ward off evil, once you own Temple St. Clair’s crystal amulet, you’ll fi nd it hard to take it off!

Leopard SlingbackWho says neutral has to be boring?A perfect alternative to the classic pump by Manolo Blahnik.

LeopardSlingback

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Who says neutral has to be boring?A perfect alternativeto the classic pump by Manolo Blahnik.

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y mission 10 years ago was to make the best jeans inthe world; that’s still our mission today,” assertsAgave founder Jeff Shafer. “We started with eightjeans; last year we did $11 million in sales, a recordfor us, just in men’s. My wife Lauren (who retiredfrom the business 16 years ago to raise our sonJacob) is back as designer of women’s. We’ve

become a true luxury label focused on USA-madequality product.”

How do you compete with bigger brands?I knew the secret of making the best jeans was inthe denim. I found the best denims from boutiquemills in Japan. I focused on fabric and fit, partner-ing with a Japanese jeans manufacturer with pro-duction and laundry in L.A. that made jeans forLevi’s. They knew how to make a jean authentical-

ly and accurately. Agave stands for the highestquality jeans, made authentically in the USA.

Our customers know this and appreciate our commitment.

How tough is it to work with your spouse?I wouldn’t be a designer today if it weren’t for Lauren. Twocompanies ago we started working together: I was theowner and she was doing production. We hit tough timesand had to let our designer go, and Lauren encouraged meto do the design myself; she actually taught me how. I

found my passion thanks to Lauren and I’ve been trying toget her back to work with me for a long time. Last September,

our son Eli started high school and she finally agreed. Here’s why it works: We are equals; we trust each other and don’t

compete with one another. We try not to discuss work at home.

We have the same taste level but complementary skills. Weshare values, integrity and the same commitment to quality.

What’s the next big thing in denim for fall 2011?The news is COLOR in bottoms, not just shades of indigo,black and gray, but brown, olive and camel. The other excite-ment is alternative weaves (twills, cords, etc.) in five-pocketmodels, washed down to a beautiful patina.

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ITALY’S AMBASSADOR OFSTYLE BY WILLIAM KISSEL

LUCIANOBARBERA

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Luciano Barbera always wears white for tennis, prefersdress slacks on the driving range, and would neverconsider putting on a colorful, patterned shirt toattend a dinner party. “Can you imagine some-one going to dinner in a fancy collar andchecks and stripes?” he once said incred-ulously. “It’s not possible. It will not

match with the situation.” Barbera appreciates the established rules of prop-

er dressing, but the dapper designer’s passion alsoextends to the fabrics and fine craftsmanship of hisclothing and the factories where they are made,which must be in Italy, of course.

This last mandate has proven a bitproblematic, because currentItalian law allows clothingmakers to put ‘Made in Italy’on their garments even ifonly one simple element,such as adding buttons orsewing on a label, is donein that country. Like mosttrue Italian designers, heis strongly opposed toregulations that inten-tionally deceive theconsumer, and he has

been a pioneer in the efforts tochange those laws.

“Italian culture, quality andstyle should be promoted inthe right way and not getjeopardized by other cloth-ing producers outside thecountry. The customer hasthe right to know thetruth,” he insists.Barbera has good rea-son to be proud ofItalian style and pro-duction. Italy is unquestionably the producer ofthe finest luxury fashion in the world. Barbera’s col-lection, very much a product of the man himself, isno exception. Understated and deluxe, like Italiancashmere, is how friends and colleagues describeboth Barbera and his label. Indeed, admits the design-er, “I’ve always been considered the natural ambassa-dor of everything we produce.”

This fall, what Barb ra has produced is a trilogy ofdesigns inspired by the years 1930, 1940 and 1971—three significant high periods in 20th century fashion.He hopes to entice more 30- and 40-somethings to classic

style by creating hybrid products a man can wear in unexpectedways. (To wit, a tech-inspired down vest is faced in super 150snavy chalk stripe suit fabric to deliberately blur the lines

between casual and dress.)Barbera’s suits, while clearly influenced by old-world

English tailoring, are designed in the Milanesemanner that stresses softly padded, narrow shoul-ders and a gently tapered waist. Yet most of hissuits and sportcoats are made not in Milan but in

southern Italy, by many of the same Neapolitan tai-lors producing clothing for other world-renowned

brands. “They have a saying in Naples: ‘It’s like a sec-ond skin.’ This is exactly how a well-made suit should

fit,” he says.Unlike other bespoke suit makers who empha-

size the hand-make of their garments,Barbera’s clothing reflects a perfectbalance between man and machine.“You can have a very strong suit madeentirely by hand that is ugly becausethe person who made it has no styleor sense of proportions. So what is theappeal?” asks Barbera. “The key is tohave the ability to generate harmonyin the garment but to make yoursuit where they are used to makingthe best suits.”

What makes the LucianoBarbera collection so distinctiveis more than just the tailoring. “Ireally consider the fabric theroot of my clothing,” saysBarbera, who started out as a

textile designer. Not only are hisfabrics exclusive to his designs,

they are all developed in house atthe Lanificio Carlo Barbera mill.

Another important attribute ofthe Barbera line is the attention

to detail he lavishes on everyobject. “It’s important thatevery single piece in the col-

lection offers something special,” adds the designer,unable to name a favorite design from his label.“It’s like asking a man which is your favorite child;it simply can’t be done,” he says.

Among Barbera’s favorite expressions: sprez-zatura, the Italian word for detachment, but hesays a better way to think of it is quiet confidenceor low-key style. “The most forceful statement isunderstatement,” he says. “It is the philosophybehind everything I do.”

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The runways of Milan, New York and Parisshowcase fashion at its most extravagant.Limited edition wool suits and belts made from the mostexotic skins were paraded out to cause a stir—and itworked.

Thankfully there’s more to menswear than one-offpieces singularly designed with connoisseurs in mind.This fall, men’s clothing and accessory makers have creat-ed some of their most varied and versatile collections tomeet the everyday needs of the stylish modern man. Sharpsuits and sportcoats in a rich array of autumnal colors andtweedy textures, sporty jackets made of weatherproofmaterials, big bold knits in solids and multi-hued varia-tions, and even a resurgence of cashmere, corduroy andcamel hair are wearable and on-trend. So whether you’relounging around the house, dashing to the office, going fora weekend road trip, or preparing for that big formal affair,this fall’s offerings have you covered.

A patternedsportcoat can bedressed up ordown, and adouble-breastedcamel peacoatsatisfies threetrends in one.

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DUAL-PURPOSE Perfect for the office inclassic pinstripes or subtle windowpanepatterns, these same jackets come alive atnight when paired with casual slacks andjeans, coincidentally the way most realmen now define weekend wear. If youwant to try something new, check out thisyear’s crop of double-breasted jackets, orDBs, as they’re known. Nearly everydesigner from Armani to Zegna is bank-ing on double-breasted suits playing astarring role in men’s wardrobes, this falland beyond. To that end, double-breastedjackets come in many variations, from low

four-button models with soft shouldersand very straight lapels to serious, mili-tary-inspired high six- and even eight-button, peak lapel jackets with strongshoulders and streamlined waists. Manyof these shapes also carry over into outer-wear and sportcoats.

SWEET PEAS The pea coat originated inthe 18th century, when the durable jacketswere used to clothe sailors and other mili-tary personnel who found the “pij” materi-al (from the Dutch word pijjekker mean-ing twilled cloth) used to make themincredibly warm. Modern menswear mak-ers could not have foreseen record coldtemperatures across the globe when theydeveloped their own versions of thesehearty coats, but rest assured that thedouble-breasted toppers are ready towork double duty when necessary.

STRIKE A CORD Corduroy comes in manysizes—from pinwale to extra wide wale—and this season top brands like Belvest,Kiton, Zegna, Loro Piana and Canali haveemployed the time-honored ribbed clothin everything from jeans, jackets andsport shirts to outerwear, blazers, andeven tailored clothing. Pinwale corduroyin a cotton/cashmere blend is HugoBoss’s top dog this season, while cash-mere kingpin Brunello Cucinelli prefersbrushed corduroy for his quilted coats.

OUT OF THE DESERT Few items in a man’swardrobe have ever been more luxuriousthan a camel top coat. Now that familiartopper—a staple of 1930s and 1940sHollywood royalty—has been reinterpret-ed in everything from car coats and high-waisted trousers to sportcoats and evenfull camel hair (or colored) suits.Designers as diverse as Hermès, Giorgio

Armani, Tom Ford and ErmenegildoZegna offered just a preview of the fullcamel stampede to come this winter.

TECHNO? TECH YES! Remember Zegna’simaginative I Jacket with its built-intouch control panel at the cuff, allowingone to interface with his iPod withouttouching it? Or how about Loro Piana’sinnovative Storm System technology,which renders even the most opulent fab-rics like superfine wool and cashmerewater repellent? Those brilliant ideashave come full circle and spawned awhole generation of high tech, high stylegarments. Whether it’s a polyester andnylon jacket that actually breathes as thetemperature rises, or a top coat designedwith touch technology that lets you hideyour electronics and control them remote-ly, this season, it’s high style to wearsomething high tech.

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hile 50 percent of your wardrobe can be “year round,” 50 percent should be seasonal. Cold weather fabrics—fl annels, tweeds,

corduroys, suedes and velvets—provide a depth, variety and personality to dressing that can’t be matched by less distinctive transitional fabrics. For fall 2011, we’re seeing a big comeback of the gray fl annel suit, made famous by JFK in

the 1960’s. We’re also seeing a big resurgence of tweed and herringbone, for dressing up or casual. Also more popular than ever is layering... chunky sweaters, wool knit ties and a beautiful heavier sportcoat are a great way to bring a pair of jeans to life. So, pile on the cashmeres, sweaters and scarfs. Winter, come and get us!

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It all started earlyone Saturday, when mybest friend showed up at myhouse driving his uncle’s 1959Austin Healy Sprite. He parked itoutside my bedroom window andblasted its air horn, promptingme to vault three feet out of bed.We spent the day driving aroundBoston in the coolest car I hadever been in, and I promisedmyself right then that when Iwas old enough to drive, I wouldbuy a British sports car. The daycame shortly after my sixteenthbirthday, and nothing was thesame again for me. I now have ahumble collection of these won-derful cars and drive them as

often as possible.There are many extraordinary

automobile museums around theworld, but also numerous privatecollectors whose magnificent carsare worth fortunes. Perhaps theyalso had friends who introducedthem to the world of classic cars.Or it may have simply been themajesty of the machines thatinspired them to covet and collectthese amazing vehicles.

One such man is Richard Myers,a former math teacher turnedEuropean car dealer who is nowretired and lives in New Jerseyand Rhode Island. A collector ofvintage cars for over 40 years, his38 classics include some very rare

machines. Like me, his first was anMGA that he bought while in col-lege. Back then British sports carswere relatively new to the areawhere he lived, so he soon learnedhow to do mechanical repairs onhis own. He has always consideredthese beautiful cars not just trans-portation, but rolling works of art.After college, he bought andrestored a Jaguar, followed byRolls Royces and Bentleys, whichhe fixed up and sold for profit.After a while he realized that he nolonger wanted to sell the cars herestored, and his classic car collec-tion was born. It was the 1970s, andclassic car values were nothinglike they are today: he was able to

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acquire some amazing vehicles,which in today’s market would beuntouchable.

nd he’s still in the market. “Iwould love to find a perfectFerrari Dino and a Porsche356 Speedster,” Meyersconfides. “Both carswould have to be black: Ibase my color sense on

the design of the car and those twocars say ‘black’ to me... I just boughttwo 550 Marinello Ferraris, and Icouldn’t go with the traditional redor yellow people associate withFerraris; one is silver and the othertitanium.”

All of Myers’ cars are drivable,and drive them he does. His currentcollection, which includes an AstonMartin, a 1954 Corvette and a 289Cobra, is essentially a microcosm ofsports car history.

OTHER COVETABLE COLLECTIONS• When Ken Lingenfelter, whose father was a GM

executive, was growing up, stylish high perform-ance automobiles were a way of life. He boughthis first Corvette in 1977 and has since assem-bled a magnificent collection of 150 Corvettesand other Detroit muscle cars, as well as selectexotics from around the world.

• The Simeone Foundation Museum outside ofPhiladelphia, although now open to the public,began as a private collection assembled by neu-rosurgeon Dr. Fred Simeone. This collection cen-ters on racing cars from around the world and isconsidered one of the best in the country.

• In summer, cream-of-the-crop classic cars gatherat Concours d’Elegance events around the world.In the U.S., Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance isthought to be the best. The Greenwich, CT eventis considered the best on the East Coast.

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s cold weather approaches, ‘tis time forwinter sports, a cozy new coat and aheart-warming cocktail. After ice skating,

cross country skiing or snowshoeing at theLake Placid Lodge in New York’s Adirondackmountains, guests keep out the chill with thehotel’s winter drink, the Barkeater. BartenderLori Kudelski, who created the Barkeater,shares the recipe for this snug concoction.Ingredients: 1 oz. vanilla vodka, 1 oz.Frangelico, 1 oz. Amaretto, a splash of NewYork State maple syrup, and 4 oz. cream. Mixvodka, Amaretto, Frangelico and maple syrupin a shaker, then pour over ice in an old fash-ioned glass. Top with cream and garnish witha mint leaf. Cheers!L

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Afew steps behind the Kapsaliana Village there’s an ancient olive tree. It stands alone, determinedly rooted into a slightrise. From here, the view stretches across the largest olive grove on Crete, over a lush valley, to the sea. The scene isquiet and stunningly beautiful. Originally home to a thriving olive press worked by monks (the historic Arkadi

monastery is nearby), the settlement was gradually abandoned after the press was closed in 1955. Today, under the brillianttuteledge of architect Myron Toypoyannis, Kapsaliana Village has been rebuilt and restored and named a member ofHistoric Hotels of Greece. The age-old architecture is combined with modern comforts. Twelve guest houses, hewn from theoriginal dwellings, are set on cobblestone alleys. The olive press is now a museum. The restaurant offers superb traditionalCretan food, and there’s a luxurious swimming pool. But most of all, there’s an atmosphere of tranquility and seclusion, as iftime had paused to offer visitors a few moments of complete serenity.

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n the Kentucky countryside not far from Lexington, there’s a historic eight-room house. Originally named Bellevue, it was built in 1779 by Colonel JohnBowman (the state’s first military governor) for his wife, Elizabeth. Now, it’s

the home of Jayne Thompson Antiques, decorated with a lavish collection ofEnglish and Italian furniture and accessories. The shop is so popular withantiques aficionados, collectors often fly in (there’s a nearby private airport) toshop. For visitors with an urge to experience a more gracious time, JayneThompson will also arrange a dinner. Catered by Debbie Long of Dudley’sRestaurant in Lexington, the meal is prepared from seasonal ingredients andpaired with appropriate wines. It’s served either in the home’s stunning diningroom filled with antiques, or on the lawn, where the hostess places 18th-centu-ry Windsor chairs and a 17th-century oak farm table, set with EnglishIronstone china.

GILT TRIPA

long with golf, rock climbing and fly fish-ing, guests of The Broadmoor Hotel at thefoot of the Rockies in Colorado Springs

can go for the gold. The sparkling festivitiesbegin in a chauffeured Hummer (gold-fleckedhandcrafted chocolates and a bottle ofChampagne are provided), which brings you tothe Money Museum. Here, caterers serve din-ner in the Bass Gallery, where over $20 milliondollars worth of paper money and rare coins,including the most comprehensive collectionof American gold coinage in existence, isstored. Between courses, the curator of themuseum joins guests and passes around sever-al million dollars in coins and notes. TheBroadmoor’s wealthy revelry culminates at thehotel bar with chocolate sorbet decorated with 18K gold leaf, created by executive restaurant pastry chef Rémy Fünfrock, and director ofwine Tim Baldwin opens a bottle of Moët & Chandon, Cuvée Dom Perignon Oenothèque, 1966.

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pensive. For just $5, residents and visitors,serious yoga practitioners and first timersalike, can join certified instructors for “BeachYoga at 3rd Street, Miami Beach.” This ulti-mate South Beach insider happening, whichattracts vacationing Broadway stars and fash-ion editors, among others, has been meetingevery day at sunrise and sunset for the past 12years. Take water and a towel, and spend anhour reaching new horizons.

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IS IT SELF-EXPRESSION OR NARCISSISM? EITHER WAY, DESIGNER HOTELSAND RESTAURANTS ARE FASHION’S NEWEST HOT SPOTS. BY WILLIAM KISSEL

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n the 1970s fashion designers weresatisfied to have their namesscrawled on the back pockets ofyour jeans. Over the ensuingdecade, they discovered a way toput their stamp on everything fromfragrance, sunglasses and leathergoods to furniture and bedding.Now they want you to experience

their own lavish lifestyles by envelopingyou in their signature luxury hotel suitesand posh dining rooms.

The trend escalated this past year whennearly a dozen new hotels were auto-graphed by top designers—from GiorgioArmani’s sleek, ambitious Armani HotelDubai and Bulgari’s bucolic Balineseretreat, to Missoni’s stylish Scottish hide-away and Christian Lacroix’s Frenchboulangerie-turned-bed and breakfast.

It’s not only the newest way to propa-gate their names: designers insist theevanescent hotel or dining experienceacts as a kind of “live-in portfolio” of theirwork.

Giorgio Armani features custom-madefurniture and decorative objects from hisArmani/Casa home collection in hisnamesake hotels, the second of which isscheduled to open in Milan early nextyear. “I wanted to see how the collectionwould look when applied to real spaces,”says the designer, who adds that the ideagives hotel guests an opportunity to sam-

ple the furnishings in a living situationbefore investing in them for their ownhomes. Recognizable designer fabrics andfurnishings also encourage guests toform an emotional connec-tion with the hotel—andthe brand.

And while hotelsoffer the opportuni-ty to live likeArmani or Versacefor days or evenweeks, restaurantscan offer the same“lifestyle experience” in amatter of hours. Take RalphLauren, whose fashion foraysrange from the highbrow sartorial chic ofLondon’s Savile Row to the RockyMountain highs of Colorado. InsideRalph’s, located in the designer’s Parisstore, Lauren brings his idealized world tolife. The chic eatery is infused with hissignature British-Americana stamp, fromthe vintage leather seating and equestri-an-themed artwork right down to themenu, which includes beef raised onLauren’s own RRL Ranch. “The story ofthe menu is like the classic film AnAmerican in Paris,” says Lauren. “Thefood is genuinely American, but set in amood that is genuinely international.”

In a more flashy setting, design duoDomenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana

imbued their Milanese restaurant Goldwith a mix of exotic materials—pink andgray arabesque-patterned marble, highgloss steel, gold leather—that they consid-

er to be architectural equivalents oftheir clothing.

While today’s designerswould like you to believe theyinvented the haute hospitali-ty trend, that honor actuallygoes to Pierre Cardin, whobought the fashionable

French bistro Maxims in 1981and has subsequently turned it

into an international brand. “I sus-pect if you look hard enough you could

find Pierre Cardin’s name on a screwdriv-er,” jokes American designer ToddOldham, whose own foray into the hospi-tality game started in 1999 with the open-ing of The Hotel and its adjoining Wishrestaurant in Miami, and continued thisyear with the christening of 20 new suites.Oldham is now in negotiations to designa hotel in Chicago.

“It’s very smart of developers to findtastemakers from other [creative] areaswho can enhance the hotel experience,”says Oldham, who believes fashiondesigners are naturally more sensitive toaesthetics, form and function than typicalhotel designers. “Because we tend tofocus on making you look good, we canalso make you look good in a room.”

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When filmmakers want to evoke the formal lush countryside of GeorgianIreland or the mythical Celtic landscape of dappled glades, they train theircameras on Powerscourt Estate, one of the greenest corners of the EmeraldIsle. Set on Dublin’s doorstep in County Wicklow, the gated lands original-ly surrounded a 13th-century castle that helped guard the city. In 1731, thelord of Powerscourt upgraded to the iconic Georgian manor that still occu-pies the high ground, gazing across a rich array of gardens and over asmall lake to the hunched backs of the Wicklow Mountains.

The 19th-centuryPepperpot Tower was

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For full immersion in the lifestyle of lat-ter-day Irish gentry, retire to the Ritz-Carlton Powerscourt, where you can nursea tumbler of Tyrconnell single-malt Irishwhiskey on the terrace. The 200-roomresort opened in 2007 and is just a five-minute saunter from the Powerscourtmanor. Its stately Palladian architectureand Georgian-inspired décor are comple-mented by the sybaritic ESPA spa andinvisible (but indispensable) contempo-rary technology.

Concierges can advise guests on the

best woodland hikes and runs and pro-vide maps and electronic keys to the hid-den, gated parts of the estate. They canalso arrange horseback riding through thecountryside, golf on either ofPowerscourt’s two 18-hole courses, or flyfishing for sea-run trout on the RiverDargle.

Dublin is only a half hour away, makingit possible to combine the rustic pleasuresof the Irish countryside with the urbanrush of the Irish capital. It’s worth makinga pilgrimage to the august neo-Gothicgrounds of Trinity College to see theBook of Kells displayed in the library.Created in the 9th century, this stunningvolume of the Gospels is one of the earli-est surviving illuminated manuscriptsand an Irish national treasure.

The Irish also treasure the outsized per-sonalities of their artists. At the NationalGallery of Ireland, one section is dedicat-ed to the Yeats clan: portraitist JohnButler Yeats and his sons, poet and some-times painter William Butler Yeats andmodern Expressionist master Jack Yeats.The gallery backs onto Merrion Square,one of Dublin’s finest Georgian squares,where rows of elegant townhouses are dis-tinguished by differently colored doorsand hand-burnished brass fixtures. OscarWilde lived at 1 Merrion Square from 1855to 1876, and should you wonder where he

wet his whistle, a good bet might beO’Donoghue’s, a pub established in 1792only a block away. The barkeeps still pulla fine pint of Guinness, and the room isfamous for its nightly live music.

The Ritz-Carlton has its own pub,McGills, where the Albaquirky Turkeysplay a driving version of traditional Irishmusic. The resort’s gastronomic jewel,though, is its casual fine-dining restau-rant, Gordon Ramsay at Powerscourt, theLondon-based chef’s first Irish venture.Conceived as a farm-to-fork venue relying

intensely on Irish products, the restaurantprovides a literal taste of the countrysidein a country about the size of WestVirginia. The lamb is raised less than 20minutes away, the vegetables come froman organic farm a mile down the road. Asfor the mushrooms, the kitchen staff for-ages them in the woods and meadows ofPowerscourt.

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YOU COULD SPEND DAYS AT POWERSCOURT SAVORING THE IRISH GENIUS FORLANDSCAPE GARDENING OR WANDERING LIKE MYTHIC KING FERGUS IN THE GENTLEWILDS OF THE WOODLANDS AND MEADOWS OF THE 1,000 ACRE ESTATE.

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SOMETIMES, THE ANSWERS TO LIFE’S QUESTIONS AREN’T IN YOURBRAIN. THEY’RE IN YOUR CLOSET. BY JAMES RARUSA former boss, the president of aluxury apparel firm, used to screamat me: “You know what your problem is? You think toomuch! Just sell!” Today, I work for myself. I playmenswear psychologist and at a psychologist’s rate,though I’m not a doctor.

Analyze this: Twice yearly, menswear merchants filltheir shops with thoughtfully selected apparel, trans-forming their stores into virtual treasure troves of luxu-ry. A man’s closet should be a similar treasure trove, theclothes he pulls out each morning helping to determineif people will buy into his personality, business acumen,credibility, or whatever he’s selling.

I recently worked with a client in his cedar paneledcloset. His trousers, dress shirts and blazers hung evenlyspaced on cedar hangers. His shoes rested in perfect rows,his belts and ties were arranged meticulously.

I thought about this client, a bachelor with a highfinance job: trim physique, handsome features, great hair,beautiful clothes. But then a flash: he owned no sweaters!Mother Nature took the time to create this perfect speci-men, almost begging to be wrapped in luxurious fabrics,and not one cashmere knit!

I looked around his spectacular apartment with itsexpansive views of Central Park and envisioned thewomen he’d soon date thanks to this newly conceivedwardrobe. A breakthrough moment, said my inner Freud.

Want your own breakthrough? Think of your favoritestore as your closet; then think of your wardrobe as a jazzsong with layered textures, colors, tones and dimensionsto help showcase your own unique qualities.

Soon after shrinking my client’s head with this musicmetaphor, he became the proud owner of a dozen two-and four-ply cashmere knits and a few merinos in mas-culine shades both deep and pale. His wardrobe is nowbalanced with casually elegant cardigans, turtlenecks,V-necks and crews; his tailored clothing pieces nowdouble as sportswear. His love life has improved, too:wearing an outfit of his own creation featuring a knitcardigan, he recently met the woman of his dreams.

When people ask me what I do for a living, I oftensay, “I alter men’s perceptions of their closets so thatwhen they get dressed each day, they’re energizedand inspired.” To which they usually respond, “Youthink too much! But let me ask you a question. Can Iwear…?”

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GIFT CARDSA Mitchells/Richards/Marshs gift card is the gift that always fi ts! Our gift cards are available for purchase in store or over the phone, in any denomination. If you can’t make it to the store, just give us a call — we’ll wrap the gift card up and ship it to the recipient for you!HOME DELIVERY

We understand your busy schedule and want to do all we can to lessen the demands on your time. This is why we provide local delivery to your residence, or anywhere in the United States. If you need it in a pinch, count on us to be there.

CLOSET CLEANINGIn order to help you better integrate your new seasonal purchases with the old, we off er our clients a complimentary closet consultation. One of our professional sales associates will personally visit your home to inventory your closet, providing suggestions on how to creatively mix and match your existing wardrobe. One of our experienced tailors can also be on hand, to provide any fi tting or re-adjustments you may need. And if you so desire, we will provide a photographic catalogue of your wardrobe for further reference.

EXPERTISEOur long-term sales associates have been with us for an average of 16 years, and are passionate about counseling our customers and advising them on all clothing and accessory matters. They are willing to go the extra mile to ensure that your shopping experience is a pleasant one, and they’ll even take a trip to your home or offi ce to give you a personal closet consultation, providing suggestions on how to creatively mix and match your existing wardrobe.

ABUNDANT PARKINGTo ensure your shopping experience is as stress-free as possible, we provide you with ample complimentary parking that is both convenient and secure — a real luxury in downtown Greenwich.

CAPPUCCINO & WATER BARIn the hectic world in which we live, many simple pleasures are lost. Sometimes a hot cup of coff ee, or a friendly, familiar face is the best comfort for the soul. We’re happy to provide both, and more.

COMPLIMENTARY ALTERATIONSIn order to ensure that the fi t is just right, we off er complimentary alterations on all of our clothing. Down to the detail of the stitching, we ensure each article is tailored specifi cally to you. Our on-site team of world-class tailors is ready to assure that you always bring home a perfect fi t.

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPSDeveloping lasting personal relationships helps our sales associates select items that they know you will enjoy, and ease your shopping experience.

PICTURE PERFECTTrust our professional sales associates to put together the ultimate outfi t and coordinate you from head to toe. To alleviate confusion when you get home, we will happily photograph your ensembles, providing a catalogue you can refer to time after time.

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SERVICE IS PARAMOUNT.It impacts every facet of our business, from our ability to bring you world-class fashions to the friendly, knowledgeable sales associates who help and guide you. You, our customers and friends, are ultimately at the heart of all that we do, and we strive to constantly exceed your expectations. If for some reason you feel that the level of service we provide does not meet your expectations, please let us know.

BUTTON UP A loose thread or button can be just the thing that unravels your day. Bring in any suits or outerwear with buttons that need assistance, and we’ll re-attach or tighten them for you, on site and free of charge. We like to see you looking your best, down to the details.

BY APPOINTMENTOur personal shoppers are available to make your experience here as eff ortless as possible. For your convenience, they will pre-select a wardrobe to fi t your clothing needs, placing the garments in a private fi tting room. Once our associates have learned your style and needs, they can keep an eye out for specifi c items you might be looking for in the future. Call Debbi O’Shea at 203.622.0551 for more information.

IN AN EMERGENCYIf you fi nd yourself in a pinch after hours, dial the main store number and follow the prompts to be connected directly to one of our family’s home numbers. We’re always available to come to your rescue!

FAMILY FRIENDLYAs a family business, we feel that it is essential to create a shopping experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family. At Mitchells, Richards, and Marshs we provide interactive play areas so that your time with us can be more relaxed, and your children can still have fun.

RETURN POLICYWe have a liberal return policy, where you can bring your purchases back if you are not satisfi ed with them within a reasonable period of time. We want to make sure you love your new items when you get home, as much as you do in the store.

CLOTHING DONATIONS Service is important to us, not only in our store, but also in our community. We will help you clear out those unwanted items that have been cluttering up your closet, while providing for a good cause. All discarded items will be donated to a local charity — we will coordinate the donation and make the delivery ourselves.

COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAPWe off er complimentary gift-wrapping for your purchases, on any day you want. You concentrate on choosing the perfect gift; we’ll do the rest.

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