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J>;H;¿I DE FB79; B?A; >EC; Sometimes it’s nice to take a break from our travels and looking outward to reflect on the incomparable joys of home. With the elections coming up and lots of change in the world, it is truly a season in which to be grateful. Over the years, friends and customers have often told us that whenever they return to their home (or former hometown) in the vicinity of any of our stores, our stores represent a “constant,” where they can drop in for a cup of coffee and catch up on local goings-on. Being family and community-oriented above all else – we take great joy in that notion. This season, exploring the theme of “store as home,” we photographed our image book in two magnificent nearby homes: one a city townhouse and the other a country estate. In our Style & Stories section, you’ll also read some stories (from Chris Mitchell of Marshs and Gail Sherriff of Mitchells) that reflect the values of being at and coming home. Fashion-wise, this season falls beautifully into our home theme, with lots
of warm and wonderful textures, layers and colors to cozy into. Giving-wise, we are thrilled to be home to so many exciting events. We look forward to welcoming you to the second annual Pink Aid luncheon on October 4th, along with many other wonderful happenings.
With people becoming increasingly busy, we thank everyone in the community for all of your support — and for continuing to allow us to provide a place for our community to come home to.
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stores in late 2009, we’ve been eager to transform them into world-class shopping experiences. We are confident that the results speak to this vision. It’s been an exciting journey since breaking ground in October 2011, and we are thrilled that both stores will be finished by November 1, in time for the holiday season. We look forward to giving our East Coast friends the “grand tour” whenever you’re in the Bay Area!
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A RED HOT NIGHT ON THE TOWN
This past season, at Red Lulu Cocina & Tequila Bar down in South Norwalk, ladies enjoyed a night on the town alongside some of their favorite associates from Mitchells. Guests caught a close look at some of the hottest fashions in store for spring, sipped splashy cocktails, enjoyed spicy tidbits and tried their luck in our raffle. Friends, food and fashion…the perfect mix.
Above: Models present spring fashions; Right: Michele Romano, Mary Nicolia and guests
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RALPH LAUREN FASHION LUNCHEON
Below: Bob Mitchell, representatives from LCRF, and Alicynne Sher
Guests turned out for an afternoon of fashion and fun back in May as Ralph Lauren, Laure Sudreau-Rippe, Laurie Carson and Mitchells partnered together in support of the Lung Cancer Research Foundation. Headlining the event was a 15-minute runway show, featuring Ralph Lauren’s upcoming Fall 2012 collection. Thank you to Laure Sudreau-Rippe and Laurie Carson for co-hosting this phenomenal event, and to everyone who attended for supporting such a great cause.
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CATWALK FOR A CURE This year’s Juvenile Diabetes Foundation of Fairfield County’s annual Catwalk For A Cure fashion show brought out crowds of people for a great cause. The fashion show featured the “Best of Spring” fashions from neutrals to colors, The Row to Hermès. Congratulations to co-chairs Susan Fleisher and Jennifer Fitzpatrick for hosting such an wonderful, and successful, event! And finally, thank you to the Loading Dock for the incredible venue and to Winston Flowers for the beautiful arrangements.
Top: co-chair Jennifer Fitzpatrick poses with friends; Left: Models present spring fashions; Below: Mimi Sternlicht, Scott Mitchell, co-chair Susan Fleisher
SPRING IN FULL BLOOM Once again we kicked off spring with our annual Flower Shows at Mitchells and Richards. With the help of some of our favorite local florists, event planners and landscapers, our stores sprung into full bloom overnight. This year the store was also filled with a spectacular floral art exhibit by artist/photographer, Lisa A. Blackman. Mitchells exhibitors included: Diana Gould Ltd. Geiger’s Landscape Architects Greenwich Orchids Moshe Aelyon Studio LLC. Party Ideas – Arlene Rosenthal Stonewall Garden Richards exhibitors included: Colony Florist of Greenwich Diana Gould Ltd. Geiger’s Landscape Architects Greenwich Orchids Flowers & Flowers Flowers by George McArdle’s Florist & Garden Center Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses Stonewall Garden Winston Flowers
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NEAR & FAR AID SPRING GALA! Left: Co-Chair Heather Dermont; Right: Ferdie Ocasio and Kim Meier
Above: Hosts Al Roker and Deborah Roberts; Guests enjoying the evening’s festivities; Bottom: Jack Mitchell, Joseph Abboud, and Bill Mitchell
It was a night to remember. Scores of people turned out March 2nd for the single most anticipated fundraiser of the year… the Near & Far Aid Spring Gala! Celebrating the Chinese New Year, guests enjoyed authentic cuisine, signature cocktails, a spectacular authentic dragon dance, and a fabulous Moroccan themed after-party tent / lounge, courtesy of Lillian August. A huge Thank You! to Al Roker and Deborah Roberts for joining us as our evening’s hosts in support of this incredible organization. PS: Save the date for next year’s Gala…March 1st, 2013!
Below: 2013 Tri-Chairs Sandra Fleming, Lollie Mathews, Jennifer Lau, 2012 Tri-Chairs Heather Dermont, Erin Hermann, Sara Kleinman; Left: Guests pausing to pose
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A Place to Call Home
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Chris Mitchell (with Conor, Haley and Ali Mitchell) Marshs Since 2002 When we were considering buying Marshs, I raised my hand and committed to my family that I would move to Long Island to run the store. The rest, as they say, is history. Ali and I quickly came to love the extended Huntington community and people. Now, we’re actively involved in several great local charities, as we know it’s important to give back, and we’re so enjoying it! I moved here for work... but found myself a new home.”
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We want to hear your story. Email us at stories@mitchellstores.com.
A Team of Our Own
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Trish Paliotta & Deb Placey Mitchells Customers & Co-Chairs of Pink Aid, 2012 We met through our hockey connection. (Trish’s son was being drafted to an NHL team and Deb was covering the event as an announcer.) We became fast friends and found we had many things in common, including a shared personal commitment to fighting breast cancer. Now we’re thrilled to have joined our own team together... the Pink Aid Team!
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Mission... Possible!
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Gary Barrows, Mitchells Associate Since 2006 One day, a client called saying that his partner was flying in from the Midwest for a black tie that night in the city! We grabbed tuxedos and accessories and rushed down to my client’s apartment to meet his partner when he arrived at 5:30 p.m. We got a tailor in the city to fix the tux and voila — we had him to the event, looking great, by 7!
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We want to hear your story. Email us at stories@mitchellstores.com.
A Face to Come Home To
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Gail Sheriff, Mitchells Associate Since 1997 Over the years, I’ve found that when my customers move away, they almost always “come home” at some point. They may move to Europe or California or New York City full time... but many come back at least once a year, so I can help build their wardrobe for the season. Over the years I’ve been able to connect with my beloved friends and customers and that’s the best part for me.
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Aundrea Amine & Giovanna Miller Richards Customers & Co-Chairs, Greenwich Hospital Gala 2012 We met through our commitment to Greenwich Hospital and are thrilled to be honoring the Mitchell family at this fall’s gala. This year, we’re raising money to support the Emergency Department and our theme is “The Roaring ’20s.” The event is Saturday, October 20th! Come do the Charleston with us!
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We want to hear your story. Email us at stories@mitchellstores.com.
When the Shoe Fits... Iwona Kelly, Richards Associate Since 1998 I have some customers whose shoe wardrobe, taste level and feet(!) I know so well, that when we have a trunk show, they trust me to order shoes for them. At Manolo Blahnik trunks shows, they can also order custom shoes, changing out materials or basing them on old styles. Our shoe department may be small, but we know our customers and get them just what they want. I haven’t ordered the wrong pair yet!
My Special Muse Linda Rait, Richards Michael Kors Specialist Since 2007 I love bringing women to a place, fashion-wise, that they didn’t expect to go. One of my many special customers is very successful with a big job in finance. She had no idea how gorgeous she is. She came in when I first started, looking for a coat for her college-bound stepdaughter. Soon, we started working on her style and I’ve turned her into a true fashionista... and boy do we have fun!
We want to hear your story. Email us at stories@mitchellstores.com.
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THE LOCKET COLLECTION Every locket reveals a story. What’s your story? From left to right: four-image locket in 18k gold (also available in sterling silver without diamonds), two-image rectangular gate locket designed in sterling silver and 18K gold, two-image oval gate locket with diamond border in 18k gold, two-image teardrop locket in 18k gold, two-image vine locket designed in sterling silver and 18k gold, and two-image stone locket designed in 18k gold and sterling silver.
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DIAMOND STANDARD WHY DIAMONDS ARE STILL THE GOLD STANDARD WHEN IT COMES TO GIFTS.
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kiss on the hand may be quite continental, but...” diamonds always have been and continue to be “a girl’s best friend.” In their countless shapes, styles and interpretations, diamonds seem to trump every other gift in just about every way. Diamonds offer incomparable beauty
and radiance. They’re the ultimate expression of love and how much a woman is valued. They look stunning on everyone. They increase in value. They make unsurpassed heirlooms... and they last forever! Let our diamond experts help you find the perfect gift that will keep on giving!
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Louis Newman is one of the few diamond companies that still manufactures “directly from rough” in New York. This enables them to cut perfect stones and, as their diamonds come directly from the source, to offer outstanding value. The volume we jointly generate also adds to the “buying power” that keeps our pricing
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because... GIRLS IN OUR FAMILY WILL ENJOY IT FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
DIAMONDS ARE THE ULTIMATE EXPRESSION OF LOVE & COMMITMENT. Whether you’re just getting engaged to the woman of your dreams, celebrating your 60th or you’re somewhere in between, nothing makes a woman feel more treasured than a gift of diamonds. Rare fancy diamonds in pink, blue, green, black or the very soughtafter yellow, are a great way to change it up, while taking her breath away!
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DIAMONDS ADD SPARKLE (AND FUN!) TO LIFE’S MOST JOYOUS OCCASIONS. Just because diamonds are a serious investment doesn’t mean diamond jewelry can’t be fun! Our designers continue to enchant our customers with countless new ways to wear and enjoy “a girl’s best friend!� Whether it’s a special birthday or anniversary (or not!), come in and have some fun.
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50 YEARS AFTER HER DEATH, SHE'S STILL TURNING HEADS. BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON Lawrence Schiller. The other blonde bombshells of the 1950s—Jayne Mansfield, Mamie Van Doren, Sheree North and so on—haven’t enjoyed the same posthumous career. “When you look at photographs of her, she has this ability to express herself in so many ways,” says Donna Holder, co-founder of Marilyn Wines. “I don’t think she’s this dumb blonde at all. She was just kind of a straightforward person. A beautiful person.” Why this hold on us in 2012? Contemporaries speak of an emotionally fragile, but highly canny, comic actress. In outtakes from the Laurence Olivier film The Prince and the Showgirl (the setting for My Week With Marilyn), we see an actress repeatedly missing her lines and cues, frustrating the prim Olivier. Yet we also see her vulnerability, beauty and overwhelming desire to be appreciated. When she finally gets a scene right, she nails it. While watching these clips I finally understood the Marilyn Magic, and developed a new classic screen crush. You ache to protect her as much as to kiss her. Norma Jeane Mortenson Baker, that spunky kid from L.A., continues to attract new generations of fans. On Facebook, a quote attributed to Ella Fitzgerald has been making the rounds, in which the African-American jazz singer credits Monroe with expanding Fitzgerald’s fan base into the mainstream. Monroe’s own Facebook fan page boasts 3.2 million fans, over half of which are younger than 25. I recently joined Pinterest, a bulletin board-style website used for organizing all the web stuff you want others to see. One of my “followers” on the site, a young woman of maybe 25, had two boards (categories) I noticed immediately: “Old Hollywood” and “Movies I Love.” Guess whose platinum-haired visage graced both?
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My first on-screen crush was Natalie Wood in Rebel Without a Cause. I was 16. Wood’s soulful eyes and short-sleeved angora sweaters were magical, though the film was already 30 years old. Marilyn Monroe, on the other hand, wasn’t on my radar. There was the Elton John song, and every cartoon I grew up with did a riff parodying the flying white skirt scene in The Seven Year Itch. I knew she’d been in Playboy, and that was kind of hot. But I was more interested in the current crop of celebrities undressing in my dad’s magazines: Victoria Principal, Barbi Benton, Kim Basinger. Monroe has outlasted and outshined them all, despite having died 50 years ago in August. Last year witnessed My Week With Marilyn (starring Michelle Williams as Monroe), artist Seward Johnson’s 26-foot-tall cartoony homage, Forever Marilyn, in Chicago (relocated to Palm Springs in May), and a special bottling of the very popular Marilyn Merlot wine, celebrating its own 25th Anniversary. The NBC show Smash chronicles the lives of theater actors, writers and producers as they work to bring a Marilyn-themed musical to Broadway. Monroe’s image also graced this year’s poster for the 65th anniversary of the Cannes Film Festival and the cover of Vanity Fair, promoting the release of previously unpublished nudes by photographer
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“The Mitchells’ vision to restore the historic Wilkes Bashford San Francisco Townhouse is a testament to their vision for the future of the company. It will surely become a landmark for their loyal customers as well as all the people of San Francisco.” Brunello Cucinelli
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“Never before has a store been fully imagined as a Townhouse, designed to make customers feel they’re being welcomed into a gracious home.” Russ Mitchell
The analogy of the Townhouse is carried out throughout all seven floors, each floor figuratively representing a different space within a gracious home. Design elements encompass an eclectic mix of San Franciscan heritage with a nod to Italy and the places our clothing comes from. Materials used throughout the store include custom mill work, marble and silks from Italy, as well as bamboo salvaged from the Presidio, works by local artists and a wall plastered with articles by famed San Francisco Chronicle writer (and Wilkes Bashford friend) Herb Caen. To make shopping easier, the top three contiguous floors house men’s, while floors two through four have women’s. The first floor has “the Best of Men’s” and a largely expanded jewelry department. Our designers have jumped on board with great enthusiasm and the store features brand new world-class boutiques by Brioni, Kiton, Ermengildo Zegna, Brunello Cucinelli and Loro Piana. Our Zegna boutique in “The Library” will be the only one, outside of Zegna’s own network, to be designed by world famous designer architect Peter Marino! When you’re in San Francisco, please stop by! In addition to showing you the store, our staff will be happy to give you tips on restaurants and what to see while in town.
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SLIMMING DOWN Shoulders: Narrower by about an inch, they are less padded and more natural than they once were.
Lapels: Narrow is more modern (but peak lapels are fashion forward, said to have “attitude”).
A TRIMMED-DOWN SUIT MEANS A TRIMMER-LOOKING YOU!
Chest: Less padded than it used to be, since it’s now made with lighter-weight canvases and interlinings.
Button Stance: Lower, with two buttons more fashionable than three. Sleeves: Should hit at or slightly above the
wrist to show some shirt cuff (about a quarter to a half inch). Sleeves below the wrist are much too long!
THE EVOLUTION OF THE SUIT You might not have noticed much difference from one year to the next, but look back five years and the change in men’s suits is blatant! Gone are the broad padded shoulders and loose billowy trousers. No more wide lapels or padded chests. Today’s suits are neither tight nor restrictive, but they skim the body in a way that’s flattering to all physiques. A new slimmer suit can make you look your best. Give it a try!
Jacket Length: At least an inch shorter than five years ago (now 30 inches long on a size 40 regular).
Trousers: Much slimmer than they were. Flatfronts are
dominant over pleats, but both are acceptable as long as the pant is not too billowy. Most makers have shortened the thigh and the rise measurements by about an inch, the knee by a half inch.
Break: Modern trousers should have either no break
or a slight break that hits mid-shin. The hem should just cover the top of the shoelaces. If you’re tripping on your trouser bottoms, they are clearly dated! Cuffs: Flat-front pants do not take cuffs; cuffs are optional but not necessary with pleated trousers.
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Days are getting shorter. Waves rougher. And that increasing nip in the air! As summer sun gives way to autumn leaves, here are some ways to adapt... with style.
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Why choose
CUSTOM? The benefits of a timeless sartorial tradition.
Quite simply...
The best thing about custom is that it’s made just for you.
The modern suit as we know it was born in mid-19th century England. A style of men’s clothing evolved that interwove influences from the landed gentry, the military, surgeons, sports and the Industrial Revolution. Ever since, gentlemen the world over have sought to perfect it.
Individual style and comfort. Unsurpassed fit. Today, more and more men are choosing custom.
A custom suit is not only the ultimate expression of a man’s individual taste and style; it also allows superior comfort and, of course, fit. Custom clothing has increasingly grown in popularity in recent years. Our forebears would be envious of the fabric, model and detailing options available today!
CHANGE AS LITTLE AS YOU WANT... If you’re a 40 Regular and you just want a slightly different colored fabric.
“Most men try custom for the vast choice of fabrics. Then they discover all the other wonderful subtleties.” Russ Mitchell
CHANGE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT... fabric
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Or, if you’re difficult to fit and want a flannel double-breasted suit with aubergine lining, patch pockets, horn buttons and two pairs of pants. model
Jacket length, pant cut, button stance, lapel width, vents, pleats, pocket style, cuffs... these are some of the many style features you can customize.
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the one-button angle cuff and of course, the French cuff... which also comes in several variations!
A monogram is the ultimate way to make a shirt uniquely yours. Simple yet elegant, pick a style that ranges from the traditional to the very modern. And choose from many placement options, too!
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At Mitchells Family of Stores, we believe a custom fit is only as good as the tailor who creates it.
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THE PROCESS: A creative collaboration to define your style in 3 simple steps.
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numbers to take down, but a fine custom tailor can record impeccable measurements in 5 to 10 minutes.
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Choosing the style & fabric First choose the
model or cut of the suit, and then it’s fabric time! Your associate will help you select something stunning to suit your needs and style.
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Reviewing all the details There are many
choices to make, but with the help of your associate, it won’t take long and you’ll enjoy the fun and creative process.
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Master Tailor Mitchells/ Friend for 52 Years
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Master Tailor Richards/ Friend for 40 Years
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Master Tailor Marshs/ Friend for 9 Years
designers
Sebastian Dollinger
I went from the stockroom to a London-based position to a sales job, where I increased volume in my Swedish accounts by 800 percent. At that point, I felt vindicated and was excited to move to a design job.” Explaining the success of Eton, Dollinger sums it up simply: “We don’t take shortcuts; we spend on quality. We use the best French and Italian mills for our fabrics. We’ve developed a special finishing process that takes fourand-a-half weeks extra but adds luster and life to the shirts.” Other success secrets: a sophisticated use of color, pattern and detailing so the shirts are interesting but not over-the-top. “Balance is important,” says Dollinger, who also paints. “There’s a way to combine elements so it’s not screaming or in your face.” Finally, there’s the fit factor: Eton shirts come in three different fits so that they feel custom-made. “Eton isn’t just another global brand with extensive marketing; it’s quality in every way. Plus we’re one of very few companies to specialize in shirts.” When he’s not designing, Dollinger is out and about. “My body clock is reversed: I work late and come alive even later. I never watch TV; I’m out doing things. In addition to music (these days he’s listening to Joy Division, Demolition, The Black Keys, Muddy Waters) and design, I love writing (poetry, song lyrics), and also cosmology. I was always that strange little boy who studied the stars every night…”
ETON’S DESIGNER BRINGS A FRESH YOUNG TAKE TO LUXURY SHIRTINGS. BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN
SEBASTIAN-STYLE ith DeVotchKa blasting in the background, it was hard to hear Sebastian Dollinger, conducting this interview from the studio in Sweden where he designs the world-renowned Eton shirt collection. “Yes, I design to music; it’s a big part of my life,” he confides. “I’m a DJ and a drummer when I’m not designing shirts…” He came to designing Eton shirts in a roundabout way: since his father, Jan Borghardt, has worked for the company since 1981, it was the last thing he’d planned to do. “My dad is from Holland; he met my mom on a sailing trip to Sweden, fell in love and needed a job. He started in the Eton stockroom and is now number two at the company. I was born in ’83. I was a wild kid who got kicked out of school and took various jobs pumping gas and waiting tables. But when I ultimately took a stockroom job, I made sure it was the cleanest stockroom in the universe. My dad taught me to take pride in my work, whatever it is…” After serving in the army for a year, Dollinger reluctantly took a job in the Eton stockroom, then gradually worked his way up. “I took the long road at Eton, determined to prove myself without favoritism. (Editor’s note: Since his dad has a different last name, few people were aware of the relationship.)
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“Don’t wear one brand from head to toe. Be your own brand: it’s more fun that way!” says Dollinger.
man of style
“My style model is Fred Astaire,” Feinstein reveals.
HIGH NOTES n the front hall of Michael Feinstein’s New York townhouse hangs an extraordinary 9x11-foot tapestry, covered with Al Hirschfeld caricatures of theater legends. I had just spotted Streisand when a black and white cat I later learned was named Alexander interrupted me. He brushed against my leg, looked me over, and after a thoughtful gaze disappeared upstairs. A few moments later Feinstein came down the stairs (had Alexander given his approval?) wearing jeans, dress shirt and blazer, and led me into the living room. Art is everywhere: oil paintings, antiques, a Picasso vase on a pedestal. There’s a grand piano, comfortable furniture, and views of an attractive garden through bay windows. The 25-room house, actually two townhouses knocked together, boasts a gym, two kitchens, two guest rooms, a master suite and nine fireplaces. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Feinstein moved to Los Angeles in the ’70s. Oscar Levant’s widow introduced
him to Ira Gershwin, with whom he worked for several years. Michael met a lot of famous people, became a close friend of Gershwin’s next-door neighbor, Rosemary Clooney, and played for Frank Sinatra, who became a significant link to the music he loved. When Feinstein opened at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles in 1986, Liza Minnelli gave him a party that most of Hollywood royalty attended: Gregory Peck, Elizabeth Taylor, Joan Collins and Henry Mancini, among others. “The publicity from that party launched me professionally,” Feinstein confides. The consummate singer of American classics, Feinstein’s soft romantic voice slips effortlessly around a melody with the insouciance of a Cole Porter lyric, projecting every nuance. He’s performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall, the Hollywood Bowl and Buckingham Palace. He’s been nominated for five Grammys, and is a music historian and archivist (the Library of Congress appointed him to its National
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hundred suits he owns from Tom Ford, Gucci, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, D-Squared, Armani and Halston. Feinstein’s diverse interests call for an extensive wardrobe. These days, along with 200 performances a year, he’s also in the wine business, currently creating Michael Feinstein Select, a cabernet from Iron Horse Vineyards. Other recent ventures: The Sinatra Project 2, a collection of classic songs in the Sinatra style that the Chairman of the Board never recorded; the third season of Michael Feinstein’s American Songbook on PBS; 13 hour-long radio shows on NPR; and a movie score for an as yet untitled Steven Spielberg project. His new book, The Gershwin in Me, will be released this October. Each of the 12 chapters spotlights a single song, exploring when and why it was written. The book comes with a CD of the songs newly recorded by Feinstein and 12 reproductions of Gershwin-related ephemera. And, as usual, during the holiday season, he’ll be performing at Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency Hotel in New York. When it’s time to go, we continue talking as Michael walks me to the front door. “Sometimes,” he says, “When I think about my career, I realize how lucky I am… But it’s really the music that’s important.” His goal is simple: “I want to keep American music alive.” Alexander reappears to see me out.
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ear the Andes Mountains and Cuzco, the site of the Inca Empire’s capital, Peru is probably on your destination wish list. For travelers who, after spending their days exploring this intriguing region, want to relax in sumptuous surroundings, there’s Palacio Nazarenas. Orient-Express, in collaboration with Peru’s National Institute of Culture, has restored this former 16th-century convent, carefully preserving the property’s heritage while elevating the accommodations to luxury standards. Located in an exclusive enclave in downtown Cuzco, Palacio Nazarenas has personal butlers, and Chef Virgilio Martinez presents specialty dishes featuring indigenous herbs and decorated with edible flowers. For the adventurous guest who needs to unwind after a day of sightseeing or climbing the Andes, there’s the Hypnôze Spa, which uses Peruvian ingredients such as pink Andean salt, flowers and herbs in tailormade body treatments.
Experience life’s little luxuries. By Donald Charles Richardson
AFTER HOURS
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s a child, Gary R. Sullivan began collecting antiques, particularly clocks. Today, Sullivan’s an expert on the subject: he’s seen regularly on Antiques Roadshow, lectures on early American clocks, and contributes often to books and scholarly research. Clock aficionados can drop into his shop in Sharon, Massachusetts and discover an impressive collection of American antique furniture from the Queen Anne through Classical periods, and many remarkable clocks. There’s one with a rocking ship movement, another boasting fruit and fern detail. Sullivan’s crowning clock is perhaps the mahogany Wood & Taylor star inlaid case clock, which stands at over eight feet tall. This flamboyantly decorated clock has a patriotic star motif and exotic contrasting mirror inlays. A nice way to watch time pass.
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FANCY FOOD FROM THE FOREST
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n New York’s Hudson River Valley, Crown Maple Farms sits on 800 acres of rich soil where 25,000 century-old sugar and red maples flourish, producing a superior sap for maple sugaring. The farm’s “syrup sommelier” oversees separation of the syrups, and this autumn (in time for National Maple Syrup Day on December 17) the Grade A Dark Amber has such a rich flavor it’s risen to the dizzying heights of haute gourmet. Many of the top chefs in the country, including six of the seven 3-star Michelin restaurants in New York City, have chosen Dark Amber as a marinade or culinary ingredient, even using it to make ice cream. Of course, you don’t have to be a great cook—Crown Maple Farms’ syrups drizzle perfectly over pancakes, too.
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rom November 15, 2012 through February 27, 2013, Amanresorts will launch a series of extraordinary five- and seven-night voyages through the Indonesian Archipelago of Raja Ampat, one of the world’s most exceptional marine areas, on their custom-built, 105-foot Amanikan coastal cruiser. Scuba divers can view over 1,300 species of fish, 603 species of hard coral, 57 species of mantis shrimp and 15 mammal species. The islands are home to rare orchids, sea eagles, tree kangaroos and birds of paradise. The very chic Amanikan offers just three luxury cabins with king-sized beds and ensuite bathrooms (suitable for three couples or a single family) and the crew of 10 includes a dive instructor and private chef.
CAN A MANʼS TROUSER OR JEAN, A NECESSARY BASIC ITEM OF CLOTHING, BE TRANSFORMED INTO A “MUST HAVE?” ̶HILTL THINKS SO
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“I try not to use big factories. Instead, I support the artisans: it’s product from their hearts and souls.”
AMONG THE QUIRKIEST MENSWEAR DESIGNERS OUT THERE, VIVEK NAGRANI KNOWS THAT DETAILS COUNT! BY KAREN ALBERG GROSSMAN
VERY VIVEK! He’s been in the menswear business for 14 years, starting with socks because “no one
was doing it right! “Throughout history, fancy socks have been associated with the aristocracy because they’re expensive to make. Especially today, when men don’t have to conform, whimsical socks allow self-expression. The right socks indicate refinement, culture, confidence; they take your look from average to way above. Sinatra wore orange socks. Spanish matadors wear pink socks. (And what’s more manly than fighting a bull?) Socks are probably the most expressive items we wear, so why settle for boring?” His whimsical socks in the finest knits (produced in small, family-owned workshops in Italy and Peru) are not just top quality; they also give back to the community. Among the many events Nagrani has created over the years, most involve a charitable component. For example, last year’s Big Brothers Big Sisters event featured socks designed by kids in need. “We sold 3,200 pairs in a single store, but it was more about the impact of this project on these kids, most of whom are so underprivileged it’s hard to describe. Suddenly there they are showing off their own designs on the
evening news! You cannot imagine their happiness, and what that did to their self-esteem…” Nagrani also does special items, like custom socks for wedding parties and custom underwear (some with rather risqué sayings on the band). One year he did a pure vicuña sock packaged in a mahogany box for $895. “We sold only 27 units, so not a huge success but for me, risk-taking is the only way to move forward.” Nagrani’s newest division of socks and underwear is called Ugly Vix, a slightly lower-priced, retro-inspired collection aimed at younger guys. He describes it as “good taste gone bad.” “Young guys don’t want to dress like their dads, but they might want to dress like their grandpas,” he maintains, showing off the shorter-length socks he’s personally wearing: not quite mid-calf length but designed to stay up, enough for today’s shorter pants. When he’s not working or traveling to stores (he spends 150 days each year on the road), Nagrani loves to golf, cook, hang out with his beautiful wife and threeyear-old daughter (already a fashionista) and create, create, create! “I watch people shop and then figure out what I can do to enhance the product and/or the experience. If I can’t inspire, why am I in business?”
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5iVE TO CROSS OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST
Conquer your fears—and see the world—one exotic locale at a time.
ADVENTURES
Losing yourself in wanderlust
is plenty safe when you’re at home or in the office. But instead of remaining far away in thought, why not hit the rugged terrain, challenging your senses with exotic sights and sensations? Your ‘bucket list,’ things to see and do before you die, should include a few experiences that push the limits of your comfort zone. Via charter boat and petite plane, my own first to-do was an island-hopping jaunt through the Caribbean’s Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where I pushed myself beyond caution and politeness to carpe diem. On the sleepy, rustic-chic island of Canoan, I cruised the Tobago Cays aboard Captain Yanni’s catamaran. At the unprotected, bio-diverse Salt Whistle Bay, I proposed an excursion beyond the requisite snorkel, which allowed me to channel my inner hunter and learn to catch, kill and eat my own prey. Underwater, I spotted sea urchins, white jellyfish, trumpet fish and stingrays. I did the dirty work, catching a few urchins and (squeamishly) plunging a butter knife into their porcupine-like shells to crack the critters open. I scooped out the sweet, yellow, yolk-like meat, added lemon, and swallowed the suckers raw. Once I discovered my inner swashbuckler, I was inspired to keep conquering my fears. Of course, my bucket list adventures may not be for everyone, but I’ve found that juxtaposing luxury accommodations and personal challenges can elevate any vacation experience. Start planning your own expeditions, and consider tackling these tasks: they range from curiously challenging to seriously scary. You might just end up with a collection of trips of a lifetime.
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OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF HEIGHTS while satisfying a curiosity for soaring through the sky (without having to jump from a plane). Nestled within a quiet expanse of verdant olive groves in the heart of Provence is Opio en Provence, a ClubMed resort. Here, I chose the flying trapeze as my pursuit du jour. Fifty feet above the grassy grounds, I clung tightly to the wooden trapeze bar. Though I was securely harnessed with a safety net positioned below, the height was hard to ignore. After the initial panic, I let go of my anxieties and allowed my body to drop down off the plank. I embraced the rush of adrenaline and the cool, French breeze as I attempted to swing my legs over the bar in a rather ungraceful effort at circus acrobatics. Fortunately, they let me take another swing at it.
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“WHERE’S THE NORMAL FOOD?” is a frustration often overheard while traveling. But sampling the local fare is a culinary journey in itself. In Singapore, street eats are tasty and hygienic, thanks to the city-state’s obsessive insistence on cleanliness. I experienced the organized chaos in the acclaimed hawker markets—multiplexes packed to the brim with highly praised food stalls—where I devoured coconut-curried laksa, prawn noodles, and a red bean and herbal jelly iced kacang dessert. Then, pushing beyond my culinary comfort, I ordered the oft-illegal (because it’s offensively stinky) durian fruit in its slightly milder ice cream form. The taste: oddly sweet, and then…somehow…not.
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STAND TALL WITH CONFIDENCE Walking on water is a divine experience.
There’s a stretch of calm Caribbean coast outside the Cotton House Resort, on the private island of Mustique, that’s perfect for stand-up paddleboarding. I cast off from the shore on my surfboard, made my way beyond the initial crashing waves to calmer seas, and paused to get my bearings. Centered on my board, I braced myself and adjusted to the sensation of moving water beneath me as I rose to my feet. Still wobbly, I stood up tall and carefully dipped my oar into the glittery blue. I took one stroke, then another. Though it was physically challenging, I truly found my zen as I skimmed gently over the rippling waves.
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TAKE IT TO THE TOP DRAMATIC, remote pockets of the world are usually unreachable by foot, let alone four-wheel drive. But they are accessible by twin-engine Bell 212 helicopter. I spent three days in British Columbia’s Bugaboos (the birthplace of heli-skiing) guided by Canadian Mountain Holidays. Traversing snow-dusted ridges, facing awe-inspiring spires, and overlooking blue-hued glaciers and glassy lagoons left me feeling humbled—and exercised my core. At the Bugaboo Lodge, a nine-minute flight from Radium Hot Springs, we stumbled upon fresh bear tracks and magnificent photo ops. Mornings brought misty snow, while sunny afternoons were warm enough to de-layer and bask in lush, flowery pastures.
LOOK FEAR IN THE EYE channel somewhere between Geyser and Dyer islands on South Africa’s Western Cape, I sure didn’t feel like the top of the food chain. On Marine Dynamics’ 12-meter cabin cruiser, I joined a dozen fearless/fearful others for a shark cage dive. Our cavalier captain and his crew of experts chummed the waters before we entered, five at a time, into a metal-barred cage dipped just below the surface in water roughly 30 feet deep. I submerged...and prayed. Suddenly, dorsal fins sliced through the water and four graceful Great Whites appeared. The inquisitive predators circled the boat before nudging the foreign object that had invaded their turf. It left me thankful to be the caged one, safely and willingly trapped inside.
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In order to help you better integrate your new seasonal purchases with the old, we offer 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 fitting or re-adjustments you may need. And if you so desire, we will provide a photographic catalogue of your wardrobe for further reference.
Our 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 office to give you a personal closet consultation, providing suggestions on how to creatively mix and match your existing wardrobe.
In the hectic world in which we live, many simple pleasures are lost. Sometimes a hot cup of coffee, or a friendly, familiar face is the best comfort for the soul. We’re happy to provide both, and more.
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
GIFT CARDS
COMPLIMENTARY ALTERATIONS
Developing lasting personal relationships helps our sales associates select items that they know you will enjoy, and ease your shopping experience.
A Mitchells/Richards/Marshs gift card is the gift that always fits! 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!
In order to ensure that the fit is just right, we offer complimentary alterations on all of our clothing. Down to the detail of the stitching, we ensure each article is tailored specifically to you. Our on-site team of world-class tailors is ready to assure that you always bring home a perfect fit.
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.
ABUNDANT PARKING To 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.
PICTURE PERFECT Trust our professional sales associates to put together the ultimate outfit 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.
SERVICE IS PARAMOUNT. COMPLIMENTARY GIFT WRAP
RETURN POLICY
We offer complimentary gift-wrapping for your purchases, on any day you want. You concentrate on choosing the perfect gift; we’ll do the rest.
We have a liberal return policy, where you can bring your purchases back if you are not satisfied 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.
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As 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.
Our personal shoppers are available to make your experience here as effortless as possible. For your convenience, they will pre-select a wardrobe to fit your clothing needs, placing the garments in a private fitting room. Once our associates have learned your style and needs, they can keep an eye out for specific items you might be looking for in the future. Call Debbi O’Shea at 203.622.0551 for more information.
IN AN EMERGENCY If you find 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!
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.
It impacts every facet of our business, from our ability to bring you worldclass 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.
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