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ACCENT THE MAGAZINE OF LIFE’S CELEBRATIONS

FALL/WINTER 2023

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Welcome Letter As Seen On The Giving Season Watch Collector: Idris Elba Leontine Linens’ Timeless Legacy: Weaving Elegance Through Generations On The Run True Italian Craft Drama Queen Fall For These Timepieces The Tudor Tradition Luxury at 30,000 Feet Peak Luxury Storms of Color Crafting Unique Rings It’s a Wrap Minimalist By Nature Portugal’s Wild Secret The Earth Makes Waves Women at the Helm Spice It Up A Promise At Sea Leading The Charge

S T O R E L O C AT I O N S : P L A Z A AT P R E S T O N C E N T E R 8400 PRESTON ROAD, DALLAS, TX 75225 214-692-8400 GALLERIA LEVEL 1 13350 DALLAS PARKWAY, SUITE 1415 DALLAS, TX 75240 972-392-9900 S H O P S AT C L E A R F O R K 5175 MONAHANS AVENUE FORT WORTH, TX 76109 817-806-0303 ROLEX BOUTIQUE 85 HIGHLAND PARK VILLAGE DALLAS, TEXAS 75205

EDITOR IN CHIEF Rita Guarna C R E AT I V E D I R E C T O R Stephen Vitarbo S E N I O R A S S O C I AT E E D I T O R Darius Amos LIFESTYLE EDITOR Haley Longman CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Christen Fisher, Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Everett Potter, Donna Rolando

P U B L I S H I N G S TA F F PUBLISHER Lizette Chin A DV E R T I S I N G / P R O D U C T I O N SERVICES Penny Boag, Griff Dowden, Chris Ferrante, Jacquelynn Fischer, Catherine Rosario ACCO U N T I N G Kasie Carleton, Urszula Janeczko, Steven Resnick PUBLISHED BY Wainscot Media CHAIRMAN Carroll V. Dowden PRESIDENT & CEO Mark Dowden SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTS Lizette Chin, Rita Guarna VICE PRESIDENTS Nigel Edelshain, Thomas Flannery, Noelle Heffernan, Maria Regan, Steven Resnick

O N T H E COV E R Dive into a world of opulence and extravagance with our curated jewelry look from Bachendorf ’s collections. Elegance takes center stage as diamonds, sapphires, and emerald-cut diamonds intertwine in a mesmerizing dance of luxury.

Jewelry has been enlarged to show detail. Due to the fluctuating prices of diamonds, gold and platinum, prices are subject to change without notice and may vary depending on size, quality and availability. While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this magazine, we are not responsible for errors or omissions. ACCENT is published by Wainscot Media, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656, in association with Bachendorf’s. Copyright © 2023 by Wainscot Media LLC. All rights reserved. Editorial Contributions: Write to Editor, Bachendorf’s, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions. Subscription Services: To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, ACCENT, 1 Maynard Drive, Park Ridge NJ 07656, or call 201.573.5541. Advertising Inquiries: Contact Lizette Chin at lizette.chin@wainscotmedia.com. Printed in the U.S.A. Volume 21, Issue 2. ©2023

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Welcome again to another edition of Accent magazine. This fall at Bachendorf ’s, we have exciting news to share with all of you, starting with the Galleria Store makeover completed this fall. This ambitious project has more than doubled the square footage of our existing store, ushering in a new era of luxury shopping in the heart of Dallas. As you step into our renovated space, you will immediately notice the transformation, designed to elevate your shopping experience to new heights. One of the most exciting features of our Galleria expansion is the introduction of the new and enlarged Rolex shop-in-shop. This dedicated space is designed in line with Rolex’s latest aesthetics and interior design, creating an immersive environment where you can explore the timeless elegance and precision of Rolex timepieces. We invite you to visit and discover the iconic Rolex space, showcasing the brand’s legendary craftsmanship and innovation. As we expand our offerings and enhance your shopping experience, we are excited to introduce some of the new brands you can find at Bachendorf ’s this season: We have added Swiss watch brand Zenith to our Galleria location, a brand that combines the beauty of contemporary design with the savoir faire and tradition of Swiss watchmaking. Fallon B. by Bachendorf ’s, a brand designed by my daughter Fallon, will have its own showcase debuting with the completion of the Galleria’s new space. Clearfork has added two brands: Messika designed by Valerie Messika, who pushed the boundaries with daring new designs, as well as Zydo, founded in Valenza, Italy. We are confident that these new additions will captivate your senses and provide you with even more options to express your individual style and taste. This year, we are honored to continue our tradition of charitable giving. We have been privileged to support numerous organizations and causes over the years, including the Cattle Baron’s Ball, Capital for Kids, Zoo To Do, Cowtown, Junior League of Dallas and Rutledge Cancer Foundation, among others. We are committed to making a positive impact in our community and beyond, and we look forward to sharing our philanthropic endeavors with you in the coming months. Thank you for your unwavering support and loyalty. We look forward to welcoming you to our newly transformed Galleria store as well as our other locations and assisting you in discovering the perfect jewelry and timepieces to complement your unique personality. Warmest regards, Lawrence Bock

Keep up-to-date with all our fall/winter designer visits and trunk shows via our website bachendorfs.com and Instagram @bachendorfs. *Scenes from Cattle Baron’s Live Auction Preview Party With Roberto Coin, Carbone Vino and The Monogram Club.

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THE FINEST JEWELR Y AND TIMEPIECES IN DFW

IN AN ALL NEW L O C AT I O N OUR NEW STORE AT THE GALLERIA DALLAS IS NOW OPEN! Visit us today and immerse yourself in the world of timeless splendor at the grand reopening of Bachendorf’s at The Galleria Dallas. Elevate your jewelry journey with us, where every piece tells a story of beauty, transformation, and enduring elegance. 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240 (972) 392-9900 Bachendorfs.com

Featuring Pieces From: Breitling, Cartier, Chanel, David Yurman, Norman Silverman, Tag, Tudor, Rolex and more

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These gorgeous brunettes use high-fashion jewelry to complement their red carpet looks at some of Hollywood’s biggest nights.

Left, TikTok personality and reality star Charli D’Amelio wore Messika to the 65th annual Grammy Awards, including the Move Noa pavé bangle, the Move Uno multi choker, the Move XXL hoops and the Glam’Azone double ring. Right, Riverdale’s Camila Mendes wore the same brand to the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar’s Party, showing off Messika’s Concorde diamond ring and My Twin Top Mono earrings.

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Left, at the 95th annual Academy Awards, Vanessa Hudgens stole the show in earrings, a necklace and a ring from Roberto Coin’s Fiore Couture Cento Collection. Right, “Havana” singer Camila Cabello coordinated her pearl top to her jewelry. She wore Mikimoto’s Akoya Stud earrings with diamonds, a White South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond Floral ring and another White South Sea Cultured Pearl and Diamond ring.

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Lustrous pearls, shiny diamonds, stackable chains: These are a few of her favorite things. These high-end jewelry brands, customer favorites at Bachendorf’s, have just what she’s hoping for this holiday season.

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“It isn’t about one piece of jewelry,” says Sybil Yurman, co-founder of the brand named after her husband, in the David Yurman Cable book. “It’s about a lifestyle, and an ease—casual, playful and beautiful.” And that’s been the impetus of this New York-based design house since its inception in 1980: unmatched craftsmanship and artistry. David Yurman’s signature is undoubtedly the Cable motif, a twisted helix made of various types of precious metal, its ends often embellished with precious stones or pavé diamonds. The Sculpted Cable Collection is the latest evolution of the iconic Cable design, a carved relief that references the dimensional look of the original Cable. The necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings are reimagined this season in finer, thinner silhouettes that lie flat on the body for effortless style. Consider the ladies in your life intrigued.

All, the Sculpted Cable Collection. Clockwise from top left: 18K yellow gold pavé ring, $14,500; 18K yellow gold pavé necklace, $49,000; 18K yellow gold pavé earrings, $5,500; 18K yellow gold pavé bracelet, $7,500; 18K white gold bracelet, $3,900; 18K rose gold pavé bracelet, $7,500; 18K white gold pavé band ring, $2,700; 18K yellow gold band ring, $1,250; 18K rose gold pavé band ring, $2,700.

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Clockwise from top left: Classic Elegance White South Sea cultured pearl pendant with diamonds set in 18k white gold, $8,200; Classic Elegance Black South Sea cultured pearl earrings with diamonds set in 18k white gold, $9,800; Classic White South Sea cultured pearl pendant with diamonds, $6,900; Classic Elegance Black South Sea cultured pearl pendant with diamonds set in 18k white gold, $7,100; Classic Black South Sea cultured pearl earrings with diamonds in platinum, $21,000; Classic Elegance White South Sea cultured pearl earrings with diamonds set in 18k white gold, $10,500; V Code Akoya cultured pearl earrings set in 18k yellow gold, $2,200; V Code Akoya cultured pearl pendant set in 18k yellow gold, $3,200.

In 1893, Kokichi Mikimoto successfully created the world’s first cultured pearls. Today, this eponymous luxury brand continues to live up to its legacy in the fine jewelry world, and for 130 years has pioneered the way we wear pearls—with diamonds, stones, various metals or all on their own. Treat her to a piece from Mikimoto’s Classic South Sea Collection, including white, black or golden South Sea cultured pearls, or a pearls-anddiamonds piece from the Classic Elegance Collection. The V Code Collection is a newer line, with soft strings of pearls juxtaposed into timeless, deep-V shapes.

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Clockwise from top left, Marrakech Collection 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond 3-Strand Necklace, $9,980; Marrakech Onde Collection 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet with Diamond Pavé Stations, $3,990; Marrakech Collection 18K Yellow Gold Large Oval Hoop Earrings, $1,990; Marrakech Collection 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Pavé Bangle, $7,560; Marrakech Onde Collection 18K Yellow Gold Necklace with Diamond Pavé Stations, $8,980.

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Each brand has a distinctive signature that personifies a piece, and for Marco Bicego, it’s The Coil, an iconic texture found in many of his most well-known collections. A gold wire is wrapped around a woven gold chain, handtwisted and then set in heat. This technique was born when Bicego worked in his father’s factory in Italy and saw a thread of gold twist accidentally in a damaged machine. He then set out to design the “perfect coil,” which has become part of the maison’s DNA. The Coil returns for 2023 in brand-new, contemporary iterations in Marco Bicego’s Marrakech, Onde and Masai collections.

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Actor Idris Elba owns a variety of luxury watches, as varied as the roles he plays.

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he craves variety Actor Idris Elba has an African heritage, a sexy British accent and an insatiable appetite for what’s new and different—on the screen and in his luxury watch collection.

Unless you were on the London scene in the ’90s, chances are you haven’t heard of DJ Big Driis. No matter; disc-jockeying was just a side gig for this aspiring actor. Today the world knows him as Idris Elba, multi-talented actor, producer, entrepreneur, heartthrob—and watch collector. Idrissa Akuna Elba (he shortened his name to Idris in acting school) was born in London in 1972 to a Sierra Leonean dad and a Ghanaian mum. His big break came in 2004 playing Stringer Bell in HBO’s The Wire, which the BBC famously proclaimed “the best show of the 21st century.” Years later came critical acclaim for playing a detective in the multi-season series Luther, and again for portraying Nelson Mandela in Long Walk to Freedom. He’s appeared in big-budget franchises like The Suicide Squad, Star Trek Beyond and as Norse God and Asgardian gatekeeper Heimdall in a handful of Marvel flicks. He’s been a voice actor (three times in 2016 alone) in Zootopia, The Jungle Book and Finding Dory, and the star (and sometimes producer) of survival stories such as Beast and The Mountains Between Us. Elba’s just as busy off-screen. People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2018—a designation the humble actor called “an ego boost”—makes and sells a wine called Porte Noire, and he co-owns a London restaurant of the same name. Along with his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, the dad of three runs S’Able Labs, a skincare brand, and hosts a podcast on Amazon’s Audible called “Coupledom.” (Listen just to hear his sexy British accent, if not for the business advice from some of the world’s most renowned duos.) Amidst all of this, the actor certainly does not let his sartorial side slip. Elba

is a not-so-closeted Gucci fan, having worn the Italian designer on many a red carpet. In 2017, the brand took note and hired him as its spokesperson. (You may have seen his ads for 2022’s Gucci 25H watch collection with the gender-reveal-esque pink and blue faces.) A timepiece from the fashion house that he sports regularly is the 38mm 25H pink-colored crystal watch. He also possesses the 8mm Tourbillon with a skeletonized dial and an 8mm thin case, and he got to wear the piece de resistance, the yellow-gold Gucci G-Timeless Planetarium, to the 2023 Academy Awards. This pricey piece, worth an estimated $300,000, features a central tourbillon surrounded by a dozen rotating beryl stones, each representing a different zodiac sign. Variety in his collecting—as with the roles he plays—helps keep things interesting. Elba has other luxury brands in his vault too. A few of note include the IWC Mark XVIII in stainless steel with a black dial and 40mm brushed case; the Cartier Santos 100, which boasts 100 meters of water resistance; the 40mm Rolex Day-Date in 18k white gold; Rolex Datejust II with a champagne dial; and the Rolex Day-Date in solid yellow gold with a black dial. And because no sensible star forgets his humble roots, Elba has also been spotted by paparazzi wearing the Gold-Tone Casio A168WG-9MV, worth just $65. Money isn’t the end-all, be-all for this guy. “The assumption is that if you make a lot of money, you can stop working,” he said in an interview with Esquire UK. “I don’t work for money. I do have mouths to feed, businesses to run, taxes to pay. But I do it out of love. I do it because I want to. I’m interested in taking my brain to a place where it hasn’t been before.”

WATCHES TO WATCH From left: One of Idris Elba’s most-worn watches is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual DayDate 40mm in 18K yellow gold with a bright black, diagonal motif dial, fluted bezel and a President bracelet. Another notable piece in Elba’s collection is the IWC Mark XVIII in stainless steel with a black dial, one of the brand’s most iconic watches. He also owns this 40mm Rolex Day-Date in 18K white gold with a silver dial and a President bracelet.

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Leontine Linens’ Timeless Legacy:

Weaving Elegance Through Generations Meet Jane Talley Hodges, the bright young successor to her family’s NOLA-born luxury brand Leontine Linens, who wears dazzling diamonds and archival pieces by Bachendorf’s. Photographer: Adrien Broom Stylist: Mary-Ellen Zummo Text: Miles Parker In the world of luxurious linens, there’s one name that reigns supreme: Leontine Linens. This brand has a rich history and an unshakable dedication to handcrafted linens, making it synonymous with redefining the art of custom linens. They create unique pieces for every room and occasion, all while carrying forward the legacy of skilled artisans. Steeped in a tradition passed down through generations, Leontine Linens has set the gold standard for luxury living. Since its inception in 1996 by Jane Scott Hodges, the brand has been renowned for its painstakingly crafted linens, evoking a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era. Jane Scott Hodges had a visionary approach, breathing new life into the world Bachendorf’s

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of fine linens. She not only revived the art of monogramming but elevated it to an art form. Her impeccable taste, blending timeless elegance with a modern twist, made Leontine Linens the ultimate destination for those seeking unparalleled luxury. As the brand’s storied history unfolds, a new chapter is being written, led by Jane Talley Hodges, Jane Scott’s daughter, who embodies a promising future. Talley grew up immersed in the world of linens and design, observing her mother’s passion for the business she created. It was only a matter of time before she joined her mother’s side. Now, with two generations working together, Talley is set to make her indelible mark on the legacy of Leontine Linens. In a recent photo shoot with the renowned photographer Adrien Broom, Talley effortlessly

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embodies the timeless elegance that Leontine Linens represents. Adorned in Bachendorf ’s dazzling diamonds and wearing carefully curated archival pieces, she exudes an air of refined sophistication—a testament to the brand’s enduring allure. These photographs capture the essence of tradition and modernity, showcasing Talley’s ability to bridge the gap between the past and present while honoring the brand’s rich heritage. Her innate talent for curating breathtaking pieces that embody both luxury and comfort will undoubtedly captivate discerning clientele, ensuring that Leontine Linens remains a standout leader in the world of fine linens. Since joining the team in 2021, Talley has been on a mission to uncover the rich history of Leontine’s sister company, Eleanor Beard Studio, founded in 1921. Through this work, she has discovered a century’s worth of inspiration in both the history of the founder’s namesake and the studio’s influence on fine linens. With deep roots in the past, Talley envisions infusing Leontine Linens with her own distinctive vision. While honoring the brand’s heritage, she sees a future where Leontine Linens continues to evolve, remaining at the forefront of luxury home décor. As Leontine Linens moves forward, a new luminary emerges: Jane Talley Hodges, a beacon of poised brilliance and creative acumen. With a lineage deeply rooted in craftsmanship, Jane Talley Hodges embodies the essence of Leontine Linens’ heritage while steering it into an exciting future. Her delicate touch, reminiscent of her mother’s, finds harmony in the fusion of classic charm and modern aesthetics, breathing vitality into every stitch. Talley, along with those who bring Leontine Linens to life, invites you to embrace the belief that heirloom pieces are not just exquisite possessions; they’re living connections to our history, intricate expressions of our identity and treasured gifts we leave to those who come after us.

BACHENDORF’S: THE ELOQUENT CURATORS OF HEIRLOOM JEWELRY In a mesmerizing rendezvous between tradition and innovation, the enchanting Jane Talley Hodges steps into the spotlight, selecting pieces from the alluring collections of Bachendorf’s. Just as Leontine Linens weaves stories through threads, Bachendorf’s has masterfully curated a selection of heirloom treasures that transcend time. Together, these brands beckon us to embrace the past, celebrate the present and step confidently into a future where elegance reigns supreme.

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1. David Yurman 18K Recycled Yellow Gold Cable Edge Hoops With .26 cts of Diamond

2. Norman Silverman 18K Yellow Gold Three-Prong Diamond Straight Line Necklace With 5.63 cts of Round Diamonds

3. Norman Silverman 18K Yellow Gold Fancy Shape With Fifty Fancy Shaped 15.54 cts of Diamonds

4. Dinh Van 18K Yellow Gold Maillon Star Ring With Fifty-Four .40 cts of Round Diamonds

5. Zydo 18K White & Yellow Gold Domed Stretch Bracelets In 10.47 ct Size & 19.41cts of Round Diamonds

6. Cartier Ballon Bleu Timepiece, 33mm with 47 brilliant cut Diamonds weighing .68cts

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1. Zydo 18K Yellow Gold Stretch Ring With 1.91 cts of Diamonds

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2. Bachendorf’s Collections 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Necklace With One 3.02 ct Pear Shaped Fancy Yellow Diamond & 1.81 cts of White Diamonds

3. Chopard L’Heure Du Diamant 18K Rose Golf Diamond Bezel Watch With White Mother Of Pearl & Daimond Dial

4. Bachendorf’s Collections 18K White & Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings With Two 2.07 ct Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamonds, Thirty-Six .36 cts of Fancy Yellow Round Diamonds & Sixy .70cts of Round White Diamonds

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1. Messika, 18K Yellow Gold Move Hoop Earrings With .09 cts of Diamonds

2. Messika 18K Yellow Gold Move Uno Two Row Diamond Necklace With .50 cts of Diamonds

3. Messika 18K Yellow Gold Move Noa Pavé Diamond Bangle With 1.20 cts of Diamonds

4. Bachendorf’s Collections 18K Rose Gold Bezel Set Diamond Bangle With 2 cts. of Diamonds

5. Messika 18K Rose Gold Move Classic Diamond Bracelet With .65 cts of Diamonds

6. Robert Procop 18K Rose Gold Ring With One 22.75 ct Cabochon Round Emerald & 2.6 cts of Diamonds

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A true icon of Italian craftsmanship, Marco Bicego designs are inspired by the organic forms of nature and the beauty of 18K yellow gold. Each piece of jewelry is made under one roof: a factory in Trissino, Italy, that employs more than 100 trained and highly specialized artisans. Marco Bicego recently launched an academy to train new master goldsmiths whose work is dedicated to preserving ancient craftsmanship techniques. Such techniques include the brand’s signature Coil, which weaves together strands of 18K yellow gold to form a distinctly extraordinary style of jewelry for the modern woman. The technique was born when Marco was working in his father’s factory and saw a thread of gold accidentally twist in a damaged machine. He then set out to design the “perfect coil,” which has become part of the brand’s DNA. The Coil returns this year in a contemporary iteration of the Marrakech, Marrakech Onde and Masai collections.

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drama queen Wherever you go and whatever you do, the spotlight will follow when you don these stylish pieces. Photography by Daniel Springston

Emanate sophistication with Kwiat’s extraordinary jewelry collection. From the Allure 3-row necklace dripping in 27.90 carats of diamonds to the round diamond stud earrings (7.11 carats total weight), each piece radiates sophistication and opulence. The Signature Tiara damond line bracelet, alternating with the cushion and round diamond line bracelet, adorns the wrist in pure luxury. Completing this ensemble is the platinum splendor braided line bracelet, a harmonious fusion of diamonds and blue sapphires. .

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Dive into luxury with Norman Silverman’s 18K white gold necklace adorned with 26 pear-shaped blue sapphires (12.51 carats) and 75 pear-shaped diamonds (21.88 carats) paired with cascading drop earrings featuring 8 pear-shaped blue sapphires (4.13 carats) and 14 pear-shaped diamonds (4.22 carats). Complete the ensemble with a platinum eternity band boasting 17 emerald-cut diamonds (10.31 carats), all GIA-certified. Elegance that transcends time.

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From the multi-shape diamond large circle drop earrings adorned with emerald-cut diamonds (25.07 ctw), princess-cut diamonds (2.64 ctw) and round diamonds (0.31 ctw), to the double-row multi-shape diamond necklace featuring emerald-cut diamonds (12.89 ctw), marquise-cut diamonds (7.99 ctw), oval-cut diamonds (5.07 ctw) and round diamonds (2.08 ctw), every piece exudes sophistication. Completing this ensemble is the 18K white gold oval-cut diamond eternity band, adorned with oval-cut diamonds (9.61 carats).

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fall for these timepieces Don’t waste a moment wondering which watch to wear. One (or all) of these work every time! Photography by Daniel Springston

Franck Muller Curvex Timepiece, 18K rose gold and silver dial with center date.

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The Longines Master Collection Timepieces, 40mm chronograph with moon phase white dial and a steel 34mm white mother-of-pearl dial.

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Chopard Happy Sport Timepiece, 30mm stainless steel case and bracelet with light blue dial with three moving diamonds.

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gift with us At Bachendorf ’s, we believe that every gesture of appreciation should be as exceptional as the accomplishments they celebrate. Discover a world of exquisite gifting that mirrors the prestige and signif icance of the moments you cherish. Celebrate with Bachendorf ’s today.

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Fine ladies’ watches carry the daunting name of a historic English dynasty—and wear it well. By Christen Fisher available in silver, opaline or black with appliqué even-numbered Arabic The Wars of the Roses was a series of conflicts in 15th century England numerals between arrow-shaped or diamond-set odd-hour markers. It is between the House of Lancaster and the House of York, so named presented on either a bracelet or a rubber-lined brown leather strap. because each house used a rose as its emblem: red for Lancaster, white The beautifully feminine Clair de Rose is a steel watch featuring for York. When peace finally returned, a Lancaster man sat upon the an opaline dial with delicate decorations in relief punctuated by blue throne. He quickly and smartly married a York woman. The man was lacquered Roman numerals or diamond hour markers. Fitted with a Henry VII (father of Henry VIII and grandfather of Elizabeth I), the self-winding movement complete with a date function, the round case very first Tudor king. Understanding that his new dynasty required a boasts a screw-down winding crown with a striking, transparent blue new emblem, Henry VII created what is still known today as the Tudor cabochon. It is available in three sizes—26mm, 30mm and 34mm, each rose. Sometimes called the union rose, it’s made up of five red petals offered with a choice of a steel bracelet or a black alligator or fabric strap. surrounding five white petals to symbolize the unification of the two The Tudor Glamour line offers a broad range of features in retro-chic previously warring houses. style. From the daintiest Glamour Date model sized at 26mm to the larger Perhaps it is this idea of a union between two things often seen at Date+Day and Double Date models, the Glamour line is a robust collecodds that inspired Hans Wilsdorf in 1926 when he launched the Tudor tion of subtle and refined timepieces perfectly suited for any occasion. Watch Company. For a time it used the Tudor Rose as a symbol on the In 2023, Tudor expanded its iconic Royal and Black Bay lines. The brand’s dials, a symbol of the union between strength and grace—and Tudor Royal line of self-winding sport watches boasts two new dial varithe one between quality and affordability. ants, radial-brushed chocolate brown and light salmon. In addition, the “For some years now,” Wilsdorf wrote back then, “I have been considerRoyal is offered in a variety of dial colors with gem-setting options, twoing the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest tone case and bracelet enhancements, and a range of sizes beginning at price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of 28mm, all presented on a fully integrated bracelet. dependability for which Rolex is known. I decided to form a separate comThe newly released Black Bay 31/36/39/41 models bring a unique aespany with the object of making and marketing this new watch.” thetic to the Black Bay line. Their curved cases offer a slight departure Like the dynasty, the Tudor Watch Company included women from its from the brand’s iconic tool-watch spirit to embrace a sophisticated, verearliest days. The first Tudor women’s watches were released in the early satile, unisex aesthetic. In steel with a fixed bezel, all four sizes are fitted 1930s. As the role of women evolved, the brand expanded and developed its with a self-winding manufacture caliber movement. While the small women’s lines accordingly. Today Tudor continues that tradition by offering version boasts a 50-hour power reserve, the medium a large collection of moderately priced ladies’ watches in a Clockwise from top left: The new and large versions feature a 70-hour power reserve and range of styles, functions and sizes including the 1926 and Black Bay models embrace a are deemed “weekend-proof.” The user can take the the Clair de Rose as well as options in the Glamour Date, sophisticated, versatile and unisex aesthetic; Tudor’s Glamour Date is watch off on Friday evening and put it back on Tudor Royal and Black Bay lines. available in 26 mm, 31 mm or 36 mm Monday morning without having to reset it. Named for the year Wilsdorf first registered the Tudor sizes; the Clair de Rose, with Roman numerals, is available exclusively in Since its inception, Tudor has offered a wide variety brand, the 1926 is a line of steel or steel-and-gold, selfsteel and with mechanical movements; of ladies’ watches with refined aesthetics and robust winding mechanical watches and comes in four sizes the Tudor Royal, seen here with a reliability at a moderate price point. That tradition beginning with a traditional women’s 28mm. Domed for salmon dial, is the epitome of versatility and affordability. continues today. a vintage touch, the embossed design of the 1926 dial is Bachendorf’s 39

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Now Jackson Hole, Wyoming, has a nearby five-star luxury hotel worthy of its stellar skiing and eye-popping vistas. By Everett Potter Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming, is one of the grand prizes of American skiing, an adventure that begins with a jaw-dropping view. Set at the base of the Teton Mountains, these jagged spires of rock are arguably the most scenic stretch of the Rocky Mountains range. Jackson Hole has long attracted the big dogs of the skiing and snowboarding world, who come here for so-called Big Mountain skiing. If you’re unfamiliar with that term, it means what it says. Jackson Hole is a behemoth, with a vertical drop of more than 4,000 feet and 2,500 acres of in-bounds terrain, on a 10,400-foot mountain. While there are easier green and blue runs, you don’t head to Jackson for easy turns. It gives fresh meaning to the term “challenging.” The out-of-bounds terrain is more than 3,000 acres and, basically, if you can see it, you can ski it—but only those with avalanche gear and training are encouraged to head past the ropes. In-bounds has challenges aplenty. There are runs with enormous moguls and chutes, the most famous being Corbet’s Couloir. It starts with a fearinducing vertical drop, a double black-diamond entry into a narrow chute where you need to start making turns instantly. I count myself among those who’ve peered over the edge, only to retreat while a braver soul gamely takes the plunge down what looks like a sheer vertical wall. Just ride the tram from the base to get a drone’s-eye view of the action as you near the top of the mountain. But hard-core skiing is only part of the story. Jackson Hole has slowly evolved over the past 20 years, and while it still attracts plenty of 20- and 30-somethings eager for a steep and deep experience, it long ago recognized that a well-heeled crowd would come for better hotels and fine dining, make a few turns and admire the dramatic vistas over cocktails. Thus Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole, Hotel Terra and Caldera House came to town, the leading edge of the luxury options at the base of the mountain, where also there are restaurants, shops and neigh-

borhoods with CEO-level homes that routinely sell well into mid-eight figures. The ultra-chic Amangani resort lies a couple of miles away. At Jackson Hole, you can still have a frosty après ski beer with the cliff jumpers at the Mangy Moose bar, with Warren Miller movies playing in an endless loop. But your dining choices are more like those found in Los Angeles or New York and trend to upscale steakhouses, sushi bars and Italian trattorias. Staying at the base of the mountain is great. But you’re in Jackson Hole. Twelve miles down the road lies the town of Jackson itself, an upscale cowboy town, centered on a town square whose four corners are ringed by inventive clusters of elk antlers that had been shed and collected. Surrounding the square are wooden sidewalks à la Old West, roofed over against the elements. There’s also a range of restaurants, shops and bars, the most colorful being the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, whose neon sign shows a rider on a bronco. There’s even another ski mountain in town, Snow King, that is beloved by locals. Now, with the opening of Cloudveil in May 2021, Jackson finally has what it’s long been missing: a five-star luxury hotel. Part of the Autograph Collection of hotels owned by Marriott, it takes its name from the Cloudveil Dome, a peak within the Grand Tetons. It’s the first major building project on the town square since 1997—and a game changer. From Cloudveil you can walk to the restaurants and shops, and you’re directly across from the town square. Skiing or riding? There’s a shuttle to slopes, so you can leave the often gnarly winter driving to the pros. The design was a group effort by three firms: TruexCullins, CLB Architects and IBI Group. There was clearly an attempt to invoke rugged local elements, so they used materials such as stone, metal and wood throughout, as well as huge windows. The lobby has a giant, 3,000-pound boulder that functions as the front desk, and the lobby fireplace is a welcome touch. A three-story granite wall is a reminder that you’re in the heart of climbing country.

The hotel has 100 rooms and suites, and the décor has accent walls of wood, banquettes, wrought iron touches and neo-midcentury-modern chairs. Some of the rooms have corner fireplaces and balconies. There are smart TVs, and the bathrooms are stocked with Grown Alchemist products. On a sensible riff on the mini-bar, each floor of the hotel has a pantry stocked with complimentary local snacks and drinks. If you need to get your heart rate up before tackling the moguls on Jackson Hole, it’s good to know that there’s a gym with weights and Peloton equipment and, for après ski, a heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. The hotel’s 5,000-square-foot terrace is the only rooftop space of its kind in Jackson and is designed for summertime yoga and meditation. It’s expected to be open to the community as well for music performances and stargazing. Given Jackson’s proximity to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, the latter about 60 miles away, there’s little question that summer and fall will be big here as well. Nor do you need to wander far for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bistro, a French-inspired restaurant in the hotel, is the brainchild of the Fine Dining Restaurant Group, led by Gavin Fine and Roger Freedman. Fine is the Danny Meyer of Jackson, a savvy restaurateur who has put the town on the culinary map with such acclaimed eateries as Bin22, The Kitchen, II Villaggio Osteria, Bar Enoteca, Bodega, Sugar + Spice and Bovine + Swine. It offers outdoor café dining, a zinc bar, an oyster bar and a newly established reputation as a dining destination itself. So the sage advice is to come to Jackson Hole prepared for challenges and stay for the deep creature comforts of the new Cloudveil. It’s the newly crowned cool kid on the block, perfectly positioned to offer the ultimate in Western chic in the hippest ski town in the West. Enjoy the vibe, even if you can’t quite bring yourself to leap into Corbet’s Couloir. Bachendorf’s

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Spanish painter José Manuel Merello employs lively hues and fierce brushwork to achieve unforgettable impact.

It’s been said that Spanish painter José Manuel Merello’s paintings are as vivid as Matisse’s and as surreal as Picasso’s, yet still uniquely his own. Inspired by the Fauvist movement of the early 20th century, Merello uses strong colors and strident brushstrokes to tell stories on canvas, stories that touch the heart as they tease the mind and somehow make more sense than they ought to. “The art I want,” he has said, “is harmony shining through chaos.” Today, Merello, 63 and living in Valencia, applies a contemporary expressionist style to express the beauty of—and his affection for—his subjects. He’s been showcasing his inspiring paintings worldwide since the 1970s, including 2023 exhibits in Dubai, Paris and Stockholm. “Nowadays, modern art exudes a breath of fresh air and freedom never before imaginable,” the artist has said. “Up until now, art history has never had such an array of possible techniques for artists to choose from or such a variety of artistic languages for artists to fully express themselves.” Artist José Manuel Merello painted Bodegon Malvarrosa during what is known as his third expressionist era, 2002 to 2005.

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This page: Inspired by the homes in his homeland, Spain, Merello painted Las Casas Del Sol early in the present century. Opposite page: The artist gave florals in Florero En Azules vibrant colors, but the blue vase in the center is the true focal point of this expressionist piece.

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This page: El Cuento Del Caballito Azul tells “the story of a blue little horse.” Opposite page: El Nino Del Desierto, another work from the artist’s third expressionist period, depicts a boy in the desert.

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Aaron and McKenzie Photography by Debbie Herrera Photography & The Brothers Martens How did you meet and how long have you been together? McKenzie: We met in August of 2014 at the University of Oklahoma. I was a freshman and he was a sophomore. A mutual friend casually introduced us but the moment I laid eyes on him, I knew I was in trouble. When did you decide you wanted to propose? Aaron: I remember the moment exactly. We had just finished dinner at Bowen House and the whole evening we talked about our goals for our individual futures. But while we were talking, I realized I wasn’t just picturing my future anymore. It was then that I knew it was time to start our future, not just mine. Tell us about the proposal! McKenzie: At first, it truly felt like any other day. I knew we had a work event for Aaron to go to that night so I was preparing myself for an evening of small talk and networking. We went to Saint Ann’s before the event for happy hour, just the two of us, where we had an amazing talk. Little did I know it was about to get even better. We left Saint Ann’s for the work event, and we pulled up to Flippen Park in Highland Park. Aaron says, “Hey, we should go check out the gazebo over there.” All of a sudden I was jolted back into reality, and I instantly knew. I just started crying. Aaron: I had been planning this day for a month. I had an itinerary distributed to all our friends and family. I had flown her family out from New Mexico. I wasn’t nervous to propose, I was nervous about making sure everything went according to plan. McKenzie: Once we turned the corner to enter the gazebo, I saw he had set up huge letters that said “Marry Me?” with rose petals and candles everywhere. After an exchange of some beautiful words, he got down on one knee and asked if I would spend the rest of my life with him. Tell us about the ring! Aaron: All it took was seeing McKenzie’s face when she first laid eyes on the ring at Bachendorf ’s months before I proposed. We had gone in to look at all the different styles and options. When she got to this ring, I saw it in her eyes, the way she smiled with it on her finger. There was no doubt in my mind which one I would be getting. Why did you choose to get the ring at Bachendorf ’s? Aaron: Because of its elegant reputation. I knew if we went there we would get the highest quality stones, service and experience. I wanted to make sure I chose a jeweler we could have a long-term relationship with, one that would make my fiancé feel special every time she walked into the store and feel proud every time she was asked where her ring was from. Bachendorf ’s has exceeded those hopes. Anything else we should know about you two? McKenzie: We have a close friend group consisting of five different couples. It seems our engagement was contagious, because within eight months, three of the four other couples all got engaged. We can’t wait to get married on Oct. 14, 2023! Bachendorf’s

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Ryan and Brittany How did you meet and how long have you been together? Brittany: We met on Hinge almost two years ago. Ryan: One of the funny things is that I never actually asked her to officially be my girlfriend. We just kept going out, and it became obvious that there was no one else we wanted to be with. Now we’re engaged and about a year away from our wedding! When did you decide to propose? Ryan: Soon after celebrating one year together, I knew I wanted to marry her. Brittany is an amazing woman. She brings out the best parts of me and has made me a better person. How did the proposal go down? Ryan: I was very nervous that she was going to figure out what I had planned. I’m not very good at keeping secrets, so the fact that I was able to keep this from her was amazing. I disguised it as an all-day date; getting to spend the day together doing various activities together and ending with dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Fort Worth. After dinner, I drove us back to the location of one of our first dates. It was decorated with twinkling lights, candles, rose petals and a large flower wall with “Always & Forever” in big letters. It was there that I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me. Brittany: To my surprise, Ryan kept it very cool all day. I thought he would have been a lot weirder the day-of, but he really was just himself. I thought maybe it would happen that day but then when he was so chill at dinner and kept telling the waiter to take his time, I wrote it off thinking there was no way. Little did I know, he and our families had already done a lot of reconnaissance to figure out the perfect time to capture that golden hour so it would be beautiful, so that’s why he was making dinner take so long! Tell us about the ring! Brittany: I wasn’t a girl that grew up knowing exactly what type of ring she wanted. I was scared I wouldn’t have this “aha!” moment. They’re all so pretty, so how was I supposed to choose only one? But when we started looking at rings, I knew immediately when we put one on what I liked or didn’t like. As soon as I put this ring on, I really did have that special moment. Why did you choose to get the ring at Bachendorf ’s? Ryan: Bachendorf ’s was recommended to me by my stepdad. He’s shopped at Bachendorf ’s for years for watches, rings, pens, etc. It was the first place he told me to go look, and I knew I wanted to find something very special for Brittany. Bachendorf ’s was the perfect place for that. Do you have any cute or quirky stories from the engagement? Brittany: After the proposal, I found out that a secret committee was formed in the months leading up to it: the Proposal Planning Committee. Ryan, his mom, my mom and sister got together and messaged in secret all planning this very special moment. While that’s very sweet, I was jealous that while doing this, they kept meeting up at all of my favorite restaurants around town to do it… I had serious FOMO that I missed out on all these good eats! What else should we know about you two? Brittany: I’m an A&M fan and Ryan went to OU. It was important that we get married before OU joins the SEC next year because that’s sure to be a trying time for our relationship! But really, we’re so excited to get to plan a really special wedding. We’re both very close with our friends and families. To get to have a day where everyone you love is all in one location is really special.

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Show your love by tying a ribbon on any of these elegant keepsakes. Photography by Daniel Springston

The synergy of Kwiat and Bachendorfs. From the 18k yellow gold Cobblestone signet ring with 15 diamonds (0.80 carats) to the platinum emeraldcut diamond band (2.05 carats) and the 18k white gold split band (2.50 carats), each piece emanates timeless elegance. Complete the ensemble with the orbit ring and stacked orbit ring, boasting diamonds of 0.50 and 0.55 carats respectively. Every piece tells a story of luxury and style.

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From the mesmerizing Roberto Coin ruby and diamond necklace to Kwiat’s Silhouette sapphire and diamond pendant necklace and round drop earrings, elegance reigns supreme. The ensemble continues to shine with a platinum and 18K yellow gold emerald octagon-shaped halo ring. Kwiat’s Lyric halfway ring and Norman Silverman’s sapphire eternity band add depth to this opulent look. Completing the ensemble are an 18K white diamond bracelet and a platinum and 18K white gold diamond angel pendant.

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Prepare to be spellbound by Norman Silverman’s jewelry mastery. From the radiant-cut yellow diamond eternity band to the platinum and 18K yellow gold 3-stone ring featuring a fancy yellow diamond and the dazzling custom Bachendorf’s custom pendant adorned with pear-shaped and round diamonds, each piece exudes timeless elegance. Completing the ensemble is an exquisite diamonds-by-the-yard necklace.

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here’s to ‘i do’

Raise a glass to stunning diamond wedding rings. Photography by Daniel Springston

Indulge in opulence with platinum’s allure, from a stunning 5-stone emerald-cut diamond band (2.05 carats) to a diamond eternity band (3.78 carats) that weaves a story of eternal love. In the spotlight, a platinum diamond solitaire ring (3.01 carats) radiates with timeless sophistication. Norman Silverman’s 18K white gold rhodium-plated sapphire eternity band, bedecked with 13 emerald-cut sapphires (7.78 carats), adds a touch of azure allure.

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MINIMALIST BY NATURE Designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy made this built-fromscratch California home an open, modern tribute to the verdant landscape that surrounds it. Open-concept rooms with clean lines and functional furniture go back at least to the middle of the last century. And since the 1980s, San Francisco-based designer Orlando Diaz-Azcuy has been influencing interior designers with his own take on minimalism. On these pages, you’ll see one of his projects featured in Soul: Interiors by Orlando Diaz-Azcuy (written by Jorge S. Arango); a custom home built in Woodside, California. In collaboration with David Oldroyd, principal of DiazAscuy’s company, ODADA, everything was designed with the history of its site in mind, and intended as a visual echo of its environs.

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Everything in this West Coast home is inspired by its lush surroundings, sometimes subtly and sometimes conspicuously—as in the custom rug designed to resemble tree bark, and a round coffee table made of elm. The lime-green accent color is seen in almost every room, a nod to the lush scenery outside.

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This page: A crisp white kitchen looks anything but traditional thanks to its sculptural island’s distinct angles, inspired by the roofline of the home. Note the dark window frames over the Wolf stove, which give the home a chic urban feel. Opposite: This windowless powder room, with horizontal slats of wood and a floor-toceiling mirror, references cow fencing on the dairy farm that once occupied this site. The piece to the left of the limestone pedestal sink looks like a stealth medicine cabinet, but in fact it’s a painting by David Simpson.

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This page: Three walls of silver travertine add movement to this primary bathroom, sizable enough for two (or more) with a double vanity and makeup counter. The oval soaking tub by Agape Design sits under a custom light fixture as it overlooks the wooded forest. Opposite: Guests will feel right at home in this bedroom, where the lime-green throw pillow is a welcome pop of color atop the neutral chair from Design Within Reach.

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Portugal’s Wild Secret The relatively unspoiled Alentejo region, breadbasket of this small nation, has the charm of Tuscany without (so far) its fame. By Everett Potter Most Americans heading to Portugal make a beeline to Lisbon, the country’s lively and colorful capital. If they’re interested in something besides an urban experience, they may venture north to cruise along the river in Porto or perhaps book a condo in the south on the Algarve to laze in the sun and play some golf. The major drawback is that these destinations have become increasingly overrun with tourists for at least half the year. Yet there is much more of Portugal to explore, and savvy travelers should venture farther afield. The hope of getting out of well-worn tourist spots led me to visit the region known as Alentejo, which is set in the south central part of the country,

north of the Algarve. This landscape includes vineyards, wheat fields, whitewashed houses and cork oaks (from the bark of which wine-bottle corks are made). Alentejo means “beyond the Tagus” River, which in geographic terms means it lies south and east of Lisbon. The interior of Alentejo is known for rolling plains and fertile land that gives the region its nickname “the breadbasket of Portugal.” Those extensive forests of cork oak trees have their bark hand-harvested every 10 years. The region also has rice fields and a bucolic feel, which has led some observers to liken it to Tuscany or Provence. Yet it’s unlike either of those fabled

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Portugal’s Alentejo region is known for a varied landscape that includes vineyards, whitewashed houses and scenic coasts.

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This page, from top: While architecture is among Portugal’s manmade attractions, the sunset is one of the top natural wonders in the country. The Shrine of Our Lady of Aires Baroque Sanctuary is another visual marvel in Alentejo. Opposite page: The interior of the Church of the Dominicans in Alentejo is as stunning as it is serene.

regions. It’s still somewhat primitive and gets a fraction of the tourists that they do. Alentejo holds the distinction of being the largest area in the country, encompassing more than 30 percent of its land mass, yet is also the least inhabited. For example, at Alqueva there is an International Dark Sky Reserve, some 6,000 acres set aside for prime stargazing here on the edge of Europe. Alentejo stretches from the Atlantic Ocean clear across to the border with Spain. On a continent that has been well explored and developed for tourism, Alentejo is one of the last great secrets. While I found the bucolic nature of the countryside instantly appealing, I was blown away by the star attraction, an incredible coastline that starts about an hour’s drive south of Lisbon and extends about 90 miles to the town of Odeceixe, the starting point for the Fishermen’s Trail, 46 miles of coastal paths, historically used by fishermen and local smugglers. The beaches and cliffs along Alentejo’s Atlantic coastline are as close to pristine as you can find anywhere in Europe, and this coast is only now being developed, albeit slowly.

One of the first towns to go upscale here is Comporta, which has the region’s best hotels, including Quinta da Comporta, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and a bolthole for those seeking what’s become known as “the Hamptons of Portugal.” If the water temperature on the beautiful strand called Praia da Comporta is too chilly, which it often is, you can do the backstroke in the hotel’s 130-foot solar-heated lap pool. I loved the subtle design in neutral colors and the brilliant massage at the Oryza Spa. My room was simple and white, with soft wood tones, but if you have the means, step up to a townhouse or a pool villa. Two other high-design options in town include Sublime Comporta and Spatia Comporta. Plan on doing very little; sightseeing is pretty much limited to watching flocks of pink flamingoes and doing things like horseback riding. The nearby town of Melides is on the edge of transforming from sleepy to developed, thanks to well-heeled Europeans looking for the next Côte d’Azur, Mallorca or Mykonos. The most famous part-time local is Christian Louboutin, the French shoe designer, who owns lots of property and has constructed fanciful buildings for his own compound. This spring he opened Vermelho, a 13-room hotel in Melides that is as wild with patterns and colors as almost everything he touches. The sleepy town may soon be getting a full-scale upscale makeover, so now is the time to see it before it becomes the next “it” destination. The draw is Praia da Galé, a lovely beach with red sandstone cliffs. Surfers congregate here, as they have for years. The water is chilly, not Mediterranean warm, but there’s a conspicuous absence of hotels, bars and restaurants. It’s wild and undeveloped, at least so far. Enjoy it while you can. Porto Covo is another favorite find, a surfer’s mecca, a town with cobblestone streets and an excellent place to stretch your legs on the Rota Vincentina. This

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This page: The Convento do Espinheiro is a former 15th-century convent transformed into a five-star property. Chef Jorge Peças is at the head of the hotel’s famed Divinus restaurant. Opposite page: The beaches and cliffs along Alentejo’s Atlantic coastline are as close to pristine as you can find anywhere in Europe.

traditional pilgrimage route runs for about 280 miles. The town has yet to catch the affluenza bug and remains sleepy, two things in its favor. About an hour’s drive inland is Herdade da Matinha, a 35-room hotel compound with oaks and umbrella pines, a welcoming swimming pool and genuine low-key Alentejo hospitality. It is close to the Rota Vincentina trail, making it ideal for a bit of walking while staying in very comfortable and stylish rooms. The property is spacious and has several lounges and a library, and the coast is easily accessible. Along the way, you’ll be sampling the food of Alentejo. Pork is king here, especially porco preto, pork from the black pigs fed on acorns. From the sea comes octopus and clams, and on the table you’ll often find the bread soup called açorda de bacalhau and arroz de pato, duck with rice. The area is one of Portugal’s most respected wine regions, with reds produced from Tempranillo grapes and Castelão and Trincadeira grapes. Whites are generally made from vineyards featuring Antão Vaz, a grape grown almost exclusively in Portugal.

Before heading eastward toward the other side of Alentejo, I had time for a quick visit to southwest Alentejo and Vincentine Coast Natural Park, an area of protected shorefront that runs from Sao Torpes to Cape St. Vincent and offers an authentic taste of the wilderness aspects of the region. Inland from the coastline, I drove to Evora, the regional capital dating from Roman times. There’s a medieval cathedral at its heart, a walled city with winding streets that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. These whitewashed buildings make it a charming spot for a few nights. I stayed at the Convento do Espinheiro, a former 15th-century convent transformed into a five-star property. It’s not a stretch to say that the first inhabitants of this place did not have an indoor and outdoor pool at their disposal, nor lavishly decorated rooms or the remarkable cuisine of Chef Jorge Peças at the aptly named Divinus restaurant. Even further afield was São Lourenço do Barrocal, a much-lauded property with a handful of top awards and affiliations, including Virtuoso and Leading Hotels of the World. Located near Monsaraz, the hotel sprang up from the ruins of a small villa, and it has been reimagined as a compound of rooms, suites and cottages. The accommodations are upscale and minimal: a swimming pool, a large organic garden and a restaurant with a cutting-edge design. Stargazing is a significant activity in this remote area, as is ballooning over Lake Alqueva. Nearly 15 years after its creation, the hotel is a fashionable stop for those making the design circuit in Portugal, to places where they are virtually guaranteed to have a rarefied experience. Alentejo is still comparatively wild and undeveloped, but that’s already changing. It should be on your short list with its breathtaking beaches, charming small hotels and venerable cultural treasures.

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The Earth MakesWaves These days success in the yachting industry has a new key ingredient: sustainable practices to help save the planet. From the clothes we wear to the cars we drive to the way we throw things out, the trend is clear: We’re all trying to reduce our “footprint” and thus help assure a future for the environment we cherish. And the superyacht community is no exception. Manufacturers appeal to the “green,” eco-conscious conscience of consumers, and consumers respond. A few cases in point: • The power. Just as auto engineers have developed electric and hybrid systems to replace fully fossil-fuel-burning combustion engines, so have many boat manufacturers. Hybrid yachts are becoming commonplace, as builders research propulsion that requires zero gas consumption—many yachts are now equipped with solar power and sails, for example. And high-profile yachtsmen are taking notice. Take Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso, who this year had a Sunreef 60 Eco equipped with 1,800 square feet of solar panels that help power electric engines. • Smart construction. Lightweight materials have long been required for speed, but maritime racing isn’t for everyone. These days, many people seek boats made with lighter materials simply because less weight means less fuel burned. For hull construction, builders are relying more on materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum, both lightweight when compared with steel. That’s not to say steel doesn’t factor into an eco-friendly design: It’s highly reusable and often employed—along with other sustainable materials such as wood and cork—for yacht decking. Manufacturers like Steeler consider this during construction, making sure many parts of their yachts can be recycled easily when the boats are taken out of service and dismantled.

• The feel-good factor. Whether on deck or below it, we’re used to the good life. This means designing a yacht interior that not only meets all of our needs, but also exceeds style expectations. Tech gear going into today’s yachts is often environmentally friendly. Newcastle Marine built the 129-foot Safira with energy-saving LED lighting as well as reclaimed oak, remnant stone and Esthec (a reusable alternative for teak) for interior cabinets and exterior decks. Other sustainable accessory ideas include airconditioning systems with eco-modes, insulation upgrades to decrease fuel consumption and black-water treatment systems to reduce waste. • Second-hand, not second best. Boaters are discovering that a refurbished yacht can often be just as good as the latest and greatest. When you consider a superyacht like a home, it’s a canvas for renovations and remodels. Compared with building a yacht from scratch, revamping a yacht reduces landfill waste (a properly disposed of boat can cost an owner up to $40,000 as tons of hull material can sit for years) and requires fewer resources. In addition, you’re in charge of what goes into the rebuild, meaning that you can select items that are cost-effective, eco-friendly and technologically advanced. And just as with rebuilding a classic car, there’s a sentimental value to honoring a yacht’s history and overall coolness. • Togetherness. There’s collective action being taken by builders, owners and governments to promote sustainability. Boating associations around the globe, including the International Maritime Organization, are pushing for stricter laws governing emissions—sulphur, specifically—around certain ports. And shipbuilders now are required to reduce emissions of nitric oxide, a major polluter from large vessels. Superyacht industry leaders even created the nonprofit Water Revolution Foundation, whose members are committed to the sustainable consumption of natural resources.

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women at the helm Winemaking in northern California isn’t the exclusive province of men, and hasn’t been for quite some time. By Robert Beringela

Just as you can’t judge a book by its cover, you can only tell so much about a wine from its label. Scanning the fine print, you may read about the vintage and the varietal, but you’ll miss a thread in the wine’s origin story—you won’t learn about the people behind it. In northern California, many of those people happen to be women. That’s not a new development, but it’s one that is finally getting noticed. “When I was getting started, there were a number of women doing amazing things in wine,” Hilary Sjolund says. “If you weren’t in the industry, you may not have heard about them because they didn’t always get the attention they deserved. But they were inspiring figures to people like me.” Sjolund, 43, is associate winemaker at Aperture Cellars, an acclaimed property in the Anderson Valley of Sonoma County that is known for its focus on Bordeaux varietals. She took the job in 2019, following a 13-year stint as a winemaker and wine consultant in the Pacific Northwest, in a move that amounted to a California homecoming. Born and raised in Sonoma, Sjolund spent much of her childhood shuttling through the Anderson Valley, riding to and from her parents’ grocery store on the Mendocino Coast. In those days, many women, including Stacy Clark of Pine Ridge Vineyards in Napa, were playing influential roles in the industry. But Sjolund never considered making a life in wine until her first year at college, at U.C. Davis, when she took her first elective: “Introduction to Wine Making.” “The part that caught my eye was ‘educational tastings included,’” Sjolund says. “And I thought, ‘Wow. Mom and Dad are going to pay for me to drink in college!’” In truth, she’d always been into science, so winemaking tapped a lifelong interest. The more she learned, the more she came to appreciate the way wine melded science with art, a mix of creativity and laboratory precision that allowed for an active life in the outdoors. She was hooked. Sjolund joined Aperture as the estate was getting ready to unveil a new winemaking facility for its inaugural vintage. She now has a hand in an array of celebrated wines in a portfolio of terroir-driven blends and singlevineyard releases. She also works on Aperture’s sister label, Devil Proof Vineyards, which has received a wealth of accolades, including the first-ever

100-point score for a Malbec from the Alexander Valley. In northern California as elsewhere, winemaking positions still are held predominantly by men. But gone are the days when women’s vital contributions went widely ignored. At the historic Far Niente winery in neighboring Napa, Sjolund’s winemaking counterpart, Nicole Marchesi, has been running the show since 2009, overseeing the production of one of the valley’s most iconic Chardonnays, made without malolactic fermentation to yield wines of unparalleled freshness and complexity that pair wonderfully with food and improve with age. In Lodi, meanwhile, Marissa Lange has been a driving force behind the growth and evolution of pioneering LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards. Now a fifth-generation agricultural family, the Langes entered viniculture in the 1970s, selling their grapes and leaving the winemaking to others. Marissa’s childhood was beautifully bucolic. But when she went off to college in the 1990s, she figured she was leaving California for good. “As a 17-year-old I knew two things,” Marissa says. “I knew I wasn’t going to work in wine. And I knew I wasn’t coming back to Lodi.” Fastforward to the present. Lange has been back in California for nearly 20 years, guiding the family business in exciting new directions. In 2005, with Marissa leading a collaborative effort, the Langes built their own winery, which today produces wines from grapes in four Lodi appellations, including single-vineyard releases that are uniquely expressive of their surrounds. Central to the operation is sustainability. LangeTwins generates 55 percent of the energy it uses, drawing its water from a state-of-the-art irrigation system designed to maximize conservation. An early adopter of solar power, LangeTwins has kept a focus on the future. The foundations of the winery were built to accommodate fuel cells, and 70 acres of family land have been set aside for an experiment in regenerative farming, in which crops are rotated to ensure the long-term health of the soil. “A generation ago, women in the wine industry were mostly in marketing and public relations,” Marissa says. “Now the majority of my winemaking team is female. And you see women in a wide diversity of roles.”

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2021 Far Niente Estate Bottled Chardonnay, $73 A vivacious wine with bright citrus notes and hints of toasted oak that lingers on the finish. Wonderful with seafood, poultry and pork.

2019 Devil Proof Malbec, $273 A moody, complex wine, with traces of black licorice, herbs and berry. Pair with roasted meats and duck.

2018 LangeTwins Midnight Reserve, $40 A lush and layered Bordeaux blend, showcasing notes of dark fruit and tobacco that give way to fresh fruit on the palate.

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spice it up Lattes and muffins are great, but when it comes to autumnal flavors, this cocktail takes the cake.

pumpkin pie martini SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS n 1/4 cup whipped topping or whipped cream n 21/2 oz. vanilla vodka n 11/2 oz. aged rum n 1/4 cup pumpkin pureé n 3 Tbs. maple syrup n 1/4 cup half and half n 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, plus additional for garnish n Handful of ice cubes

DIRECTIONS Chill 2 martini or margarita glasses in the freezer. Line a small sheet tray with waxed paper. Make 2 dollops of whipped topping or whipped cream and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, rum, pumpkin pureé, maple syrup, half and half, pumpkin pie spice, salt and ice cubes. Cover and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds. Strain into the 2 martini glasses. Top each glass with one piece of frozen whipped cream. Sprinkle additional pumpkin pie spice and serve immediately.

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A Promise Made At Sea Stranded in a sailboat three decades ago, two men agreed on an ambitious vow. Let your palate determine if they kept it.

A 1994 boat trip gone wrong—that was the genesis of the Serafina Restaurant Group. When friends Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato were stranded at sea far off the Long Island shore—no food, few supplies and barely any hope—they vowed that if they survived, they would open a restaurant that served the world’s best pizza and pasta. They made it. The first Serafina restaurant opened in New York City in 1995, and the group is now offering unforgettable Italian meals in dozens of locations around the world, including Brazil, Japan and Turkey. “It’s not an exaggeration to say that pact inspired our will to survive,” the jovial, free-spirited restaurateurs write in their new book Serafina: Modern Italian Cuisine for Everyday Home Cooking (Rizzoli New York). And did they literally keep their vow? Try the recipes on the pages—or visit a Serafina—and decide for yourself.

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Food should always be enjoyed with good friends and family. Here Fabio Granato and Vittorio Assaf, middle, share a meal and laughs with Paolo Gennari and Andrea Gennari.

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la bresaola INGREDIENTS: n 2 cups loosely packed arugula n 2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil n 1/4 tsp. grated Parmigiano Reggiano n Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste n Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon n 14 oz. of thinly sliced bresaola meat n 1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano shavings n 1 lemon, cut into wedges

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DIRECTIONS: Put the washed and dried arugula in a bowl; add the olive oil, the grated Parmigiano Reggiano and season to taste with salt, black pepper and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Arrange the bresaola slices around a platter and place the dressed arugula on top. Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving to give time for the bresaola to absorb the flavorsof the arugula condiments. Finish with Parmigiano Reggiano shavings. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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orecchiette with sausage & broccoli INGREDIENTS: n 7 oz. broccoli n 7 oz. sweet sausage n 2 Tbs. unsalted butter n Salt to taste n 1 lb. dried orecchiette n 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano

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DIRECTIONS: Remove and discard the lower stems from the broccoli. Quarter the broccoli florets length-wise if large. Remove the casing from the sausage and break it up with your fingers.

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Brown the sausage meat, stirring frequently and breaking it up further with a fork if necessary. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the pasta. When the pasta is about halfway cooked but still fairly hard in the center, probably about five minutes in, add the broccoliand cook until both pasta and broccoli are cooked, about five additional minutes. Drain and add both to the skillet with the sausage. Toss over medium heat until combined, about twp minutes. Divide the pasta among individual serving bowls and top with grated Parmigiano.

Recipes and images reprinted with permission from Serafina: Modern Italian Cuisine for Everyday Home Cooking by Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato with Lavinia Branca Snyder, © Rizzoli New York. Photography © Mark Roskams.

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A trio of new electric SUVs puts a jolt into the market, equally attracting speed demons and family drivers.

Manufacturing eco-vehicles isn’t new to the automotive world. Even traditional brands like Aston Martin and Ferrari have shed some of their stubbornness, trading in their mighty combustion engines for cleaner, quieter and more efficient plug-in versions. It was only a matter of time until the move-

ment hit the SUV market. Now three widely respected makers from around the globe—two historic names and one up-andcoming brand—have caught a bolt of lightning and released their historic first electric sport utes. Each combines luxury, high performance, practicality and eco-friendliness.

RIVIAN R1S No mere imitator of the likes of Tesla, this upstart American electric-vehicle manufacturer is making a name of its own with its lineup of cars. Unlike other manufacturers, Rivian has given its first SUV, the R1S, full off-road capability. Engineers outfitted it with an adjustable suspension system that offers up to 15 inches of ground clearance, while the Quad-Motor trim comes with an electric motor for each wheel—in other words, better control over varied terrains. There’s also great news if you’re more of a city and highway driver: The SUV comes standard with three rows of seating for the entire family, high-end features to rival the best luxury vehicles, a battery-powered motor that can produce around 260 miles on a single charge and a power train that makes 600 horsepower. Repeat: That all comes standard. Starting at $79,000.

MASERATI GRECALE FOLGORE Keeping up with speed-demon producers like Lamborghini and Ferrari isn’t necessarily Maserati engineers’ goal. Instead, the legendary Italian automaker is appealing to a wider demographic as it continues to electrify its lineup of cars for eco-minded consumers. Its latest model, the family-friendly Grecale Folgore (Italian for “lightning”), is the company’s first electric crossover SUV—and it brings a jolt of energy to the busy EV field. When it debuts in 2024, it’s expected to offer a massive 105.0-kWh battery pack powering two electric motors. On a full charge, the battery should last around 300 miles while generating speed and strength comparable to Tesla’s famed Model X. Maserati’s sustainability mindset can also be seen on the inside: Upholstery, for instance, will feature recycled materials. Starting at $75,000.

LOTUS ELETRE The British automaker has been known for producing simple, lightweight (and fast) sports cars for more than seven decades. Though it’s not ditching that philosophy entirely, Lotus is doing something radical: packing a heavy battery, luxury amenities and much more into its all-new midsize SUV, the Eletre. Available as a four- or five-seater, the Eletre weighs nearly three times as much as the brand’s iconic Elise sports car but can perform just as well—the electric power train generates about 600 horsepower. On full charge, the hefty battery in the base Eletre has a range of about 315 miles, on par with some of the market’s top SUVs from Lamborghini and BMW. It also competes with the best interiors in the industry, incorporating lush materials such as stitched leather, microfiber and bronze accents into the cabin. Starting at $84,500.

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