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LOOKS for Spring

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Essentials for WomenSleek weekend styles, for smart Saturdays and Sunday bests 28I CON

Sean ConneryThe man who made Bond famous is proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity can be acquired. 36Viva Italia!Cutting-edge fashion and enduring beauty on a trip to where style is born 40THE LEVY S INTERV IEW

Sren SandThe Danish designer on his worldly approach to lifestyle fashion 44

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Seduction on Wheels The Maserati GranTurismo delivers it all: Pininfarina looks, performance, comfort and the throatiest engine on the road. ~-~46~-~Levys Stories Six loyal Levys shoppers tell what they fi nd hereand why they keep coming back. ~-~51~-~Clean Getaway These luxury bathrooms provide their owners with the perfect private retreat. ~-~57~-~Dalmatian Holiday On Korcula, legendary birthplace of Marco Polo, the Lesic Dimitri Palace offers thoroughly modern comfort in a fairy-tale setting. ~-~62~-~Bold Moves, Bright Ideas Step out in fresh spring styles that radiate energy and confi dence. ~-~68~-~A Passion for Precision Breitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletesand anyone for whom every moment counts. ~-~78~-~

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The Sporting LifeGolf is just one of the pleasures at Lough Erne, a new world-class resort in Northern Ireland. 84MaltComplex and beautifully balanced, Redbreast is proof that the best Irish whiskey is among the best whiskey anywhere. 90Finishing TouchA salute to four generations of Gastons, all of whom shop at Levys 96

On the coverOn him: Armani Collezioni sportcoat, dress shirt and pants, Ermenegildo Zegna necktie, Levys linen color-block pocket square. On her: Armani Collezioni dress, Carol Lipworth earrings. Photographed by Daniel Springston.

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Invitation to StyleLevys and you 8The Levys GuideThe coolest jackets and shirts for sultry nights why Nashville is crazy for cupcakes a sparkling cocktail in Historic Germantown spectacular glass sculptures at Cheekwood and more! 13Essentials for MenColorful and laid-back new looks that let you make the most of your free time 22

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L E V Y S A N D Y O U

The fi rst months of 2010 have

raced by, and the cold of winter

is a distant memory. As we enjoy

our beautiful Middle Tennessee

spring, what better way is there to

embrace newness than by refresh-

ing our wardrobe?

We, along with our wonder-

ful Levys team, have been work-

ing harder than ever to provide you

with superb mens and womens fashions for spring and summer. In October and

January, we joined with select Esquire magazine Best of Class Gold Standard North

American retailers to visit factories and shows in northern Italy. First we toured fi ne

knitwear and sweater factories in the Umbria area, located between Rome and Flor-

ence. Then we enjoyed the ornate medieval castles in Perugia (we cant forget to

mention the Perugina chocolates that melt in your mouth) and made a special sunset

visit to the churches in Assisi.

In January, we joined Kevin OMalley, Esquire publisher, his key staff and

Harpers Bazaar representatives on an unbelievable trip to Florence and Milan, cour-

tesy of the Italian Trade Commission. We saw the fi rst Fall 2010 mens show and

womens pre-show organized by Pitti Immagine, as well as Milan runway shows

by Ermenegildo Zegna, Armani and others. In addition, we joined LEVYS maga-

zine publisher Mark Dowden of Wainscot Media on an exclusive tour of the Biella

region and Ermenegildo Zegnas 100-year-old woolen mill. The Lanifi cio Zegna

which produces the most innovative wool fabrics available in the world. Of course,

we shared with the Esquire staff the regions best cuisine, wines and parmigiano.

For more about our trip, see page 40.

Levys is proud to be featured this spring in fi ve magazines, including Esquire,

as a participant in the Italian Trade Commission campaign If you speak fashion,

you speak Italian. Also this spring, we are honoring our clients, fellow Middle Ten-

nesseans featured in Levys Stories (see page 51), at a special event to be held on

Tuesday, April 20, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please join us for an exciting night.

The must-sees this season are our new mens collections: SAND of Copen-

hagen, featuring fashion-with-a-twist; Angelo Nardelli, a Southern Italian-made casual

collection; Kroon casual jackets; and Haspels famous cotton and linen suits and

sportcoats. Our womens collections now include Desigual, a Barcelona line whose

name translates as not the same, and Nougat London.

We will celebrate Levys 155th anniversary September 30, 2010, so save the

date. Thank you for your loyalty. We also extend our appreciation to associate Harry

Webster for his special service to you, our clients, for 40 years!

DAVID & ELLEN LEVY

S n e a k P E E K S

Fashion in action

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Editorial Director DAVID LEVYEditor & Publisher MARK DOWDENCreative Director AMY A . DOWDENArt Director STEPHEN M. V ITARBOContributing Editors JENNIFER CENICOLA,JACKIE CONNOLLY, LEE LUSARDI CONNOR,

LAUREN FORD, CYNTHIA HURLEY, JUL IA C .

IRELAND, T IMOTHY KELLEY, MARIA

LISSANDRELLO, EVERETT POTTER, PAUL ROGERS

Contributing Photographers PEYTON HOGE, DANIEL SPRINGSTON,

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Art Associate LAURA CARAMAGNAArt Assistant PATRICE HORVATH Corporate Editorial Director

RITA GUARNA

Associate Publisher SHAE MARCUS

Advertising Account Executives

JODI LASALA, STEPHANIE STAIANO,

AMANDA WHELAN

Advertising Sales Assistant

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Production Director CHRIST INE HAMELAdvertising Services Director

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Senior Art Director, Agency Services KIJOO K IM Accounting AGNES ALVES, JESSICA SOLOWAY

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Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDENPresident MARK DOWDENExecutive Vice President, Publishing Director

DEBORAH JONES BARROW

Vice Presidents AMY A . DOWDEN, N IGEL EDELSHAIN, R ITA GUARNA,

SHANNON STEITZ

Regional Sales Director DOUGLAS C . BARKER

Circulation Director LAUREN MENALEVYS Magazine is published twice a year by Wainscot Media, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale,NJ 07645, in association with Levys. Copyright 2010 by Wainscot Media, LLC. All rights reserved.Edi tor ia l Contr ibut ions : Write to Editor, LEVYS, 110 Summit Avenue, Montvale, NJ 07645; telephone 201.782.5730; email [email protected]. The magazine is not responsible for the return or loss of unsolicited submissions.

Subscr ip t ion Serv ices : To change an address or request a subscription, write to Subscriptions, LEVYS Circulation Department, PO Box 1788, Land O Lakes, FL 34639; telephone 813-996-6579;email [email protected]

Adver t is ing Inqui r ies : Contact Shae Marcus at 856.797.2227 or [email protected].

LEVYS

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A View to a ThrillLike the characters in the classic E.M. Forster novel, experienced travelers know that a hotel rooms view can set the tone for an entire trip. A Room with a View is a luxuri-ous picture booka compendium of Cond Nast Travelers signature fi nal pagesthat showcases the best vistas from the best hotel rooms around the world. Relaxing in your favorite chair at home, you can, with this tome, gaze at the Taj Mahal in the distant mist, the brilliantly colored onion domes of St. Basils in Moscow or a sailboat scudding in the blue and green waters off Miamiand much more. For more details, visit the books publisher at www.assouline.com.

Spanish holiday BRING OUT THE BEACHY Spanish Bohemian in you (you know shes in there!) with Desigual. The bright, eclec-tic clothing line has fans around the world, from Barcelona to Sydneyand now at Levys as well.

The literal meaning of Desigual is unequal, but not in the sense of less thanrather, as in not the same. The companys designs are explosions of colors, patterns and detail, intended to arouse positive emotions, accord-ing to designer Thomas Meyer. This season, the theme of the womens line is Hand Made, with embroidered buttons, crochet patch-work, frayed clothes and naf motifs. These ar-tisan touches, along with bold fl orals, evoke the island of Ibiza, where cultures mix harmoniously and life is lived to the fullest. The focus on craftwork means that no two garments can ever be identicalin other words, never the same old, same old.

The Kroon brand of menswear began with a few simple notions about what men want. One was that luxury should be affordable. Another was that men were looking for a degree of personal expression

in their attire that couldnt be found in the dominant fashion extremes of the dayneither in trend-focused street styles nor in the more tradi-tional, suit-oriented corporate culture.

Moreover, the lines founder, Brent Keston, was smitten with the looks of the decades from the 20s through the 40s, a time when men dressed with a certain sophistication and elegance. He happened to love music and comedy, too. Quite simply, he liked to have a good time and look good doing it.

From these passions, the Kroon Collection, a modern take on iconic classics, was born. To wear one of Kroons soft sportswear coats is to partake of the special era of glamour and good times epitomized by Golden Age of Hol-lywood crooners. The tailoring is highly detailed and the fabrics are from the Biella and Prato regions of Italy. This is low-key luxury, never taking itselfor lifetoo seriously. Why not stop by and try Kroon on for size?

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Our Favorite Tunes, Part IIBASED IN THE MUSIC CITY as we are, music is naturally a key part of our everyday livesnot only because we love to listen, but because so many people from the music industry are our customers. Last issue, we listed some of our favorite songs and invited readers to suggest a few tunes of their own for a Levys playlist. Heres the result, and were happy to note that readers musical tastes correspond closely

with our own. Happy listening.

1. My Maria by BROOKS & DUNN

2. Here Comes Goodbye by RASCAL FLATTS

3. Where Theres a Wall by KALEY CAPERTON 4. Fast Movin Train by RESTLESS HEART 5. Long Gone by WILL HOGE 6. Thing Called Love by JOHN HIATT 7. Untouchable by TAYLOR SWIFT 8. If You Leave Me Now by PETER CETERA 9. Go Rest High on That Mountain by VINCE GILL 10. I Dont Want to Know by GEORGE JONES 11. Bring It on Home by LITTLE BIG TOWN 12. I Get That All the Time by DUE WEST 13. Soul Mining by DAVE ROBBINS 14. American Saturday Night by BRAD PAISLEY 15. Summertime by KENNY CHESNEY 16. Simply I Love You by MICHAEL BOOTH 17. Peace (When I Leave It in Your Hands) by LEGACY FIVE 18. Please Dont Tell Me How the Story Ends by RONNIE MILSAP 19. Thanks to You by BILL ANDERSON

A Toast toNashville HospitalityThe citys Historic Germantown neighborhood boasts splendidly restored Victorian-era homes, sleek lofts and lots of great places to eat and drink. There youll fi nd Nashvilles political, business and artistic elite mingling at the Germantown Caf. Our tag line is a neighborhood caf worth leaving your neighborhood for, and in a nutshell thats what weve tried to create, says co-owner Chris Lowry. Were a comfortable little neighborhood restaurant with a great view of downtown. Service is friendly, and the menu offers dishes (and prices) that are appropriate for either a quick bite or a more elegant experience. Dont expect lengthy recitations of seasonal specials: Con-sistency is our bench-mark, says Lowry. We stick to doing the things we do well so that people know what to expect. That would include two of the cafs signature dishes: pork tenderloin medallions with a savory plum sauce and coconut curry salmon. In the hospitable Germantown Caf spirit, Lowry shares the recipe for one of the cocktails popular at the busy bar:

Summer Germantown Gimlet 2 oz. Corsair Gin1 oz. St. Germain elderfl ower liqueur4 to 5 squeezes of fresh limeShake with ice to mix. Strain into 10-oz. martini glass. Float about 1 oz. of sparkling wine on top.

{ the levys guide } Fantastical glassGlowing tendrils and vines of glass, bulbous trans-

lucent shapes floating in water, brilliant stalks and

swirls that catch the sun or moonlightthese ele-

ments of Dale Chihulys enchanting hand-blown glass

sculptures are on view during the Chihuly at Cheek-

wood exhibit from May 25 through October 31.

Cheekwood is the 55-acre botanical garden on

the old estate and grounds of the Cheek family, of

Maxwell House Coffee fame. Thousands of the world-

famous artists pieces will be displayed throughout

the grounds, in various ponds and in the Frist Learn-

ing Center.

Dont miss (as if anyone could) the Saffron

Tower, a 30-foot yellow neon sculpture installed in

the Herb Gardens, or the Sun, a 15-foot radiant yel-

low orb on the front lawn. During the exhibition,

Cheekwood will stay open until 10 p.m. on Thursdays

and Fridays to allow visitors to experience the inter-

action of color and light in a different way. For a full

range of events, check out www.cheekwood.org.

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THE A-to-Z LISTLevys features more than 90 designer brands under one roof. See if you dont find your favorites in our list below. Then visit the store for a shopping experience youll love.

AgaveAlbertoAllen EdmondsAlteaAndrew Hamilton CrawfordAngelo NardelliArmani CollezioniArnold Zimberg The Art of Shaving Audrey Talbott Autumn CashmereBallin Belford Bills Khakis Billy Jealousy Blue Chair Bay Botkier Canali

Carmy Designs Carol Lipworth

Carrot & GibbsChristopher BlueCole HaanCulturataCustom Shirtmakers Ltd.David DonahueDesigualDionDonald J. PlinerElana KattanErmenegildo ZegnaEton of SwedenEtroFahrenheitFarinazFlavio CastellaniFortune Denim

Frye George Roth LA Gerard Darel Gitman Goddis Gravati Gucci Hart Schaffner Marx Haspel Hickey Freeman Hugo Boss Ichiban Ike Behar Indies Italo Ferretti Jack Black Jack Victor Jet Lag John Allans John Varvatos Johnny Was J Z Richards Kowboys Kroon Leather Island Leather Rock Linea Pelle Love Quotes Mark Nason Masons Mek M. Musina Mountain Khakis Nation Ltd. Nat Nast Nicole Farhi The North Face

Nougat London Nudie Peter Huber PRPS Punto Remy R. Hanauer Robert Graham Robert Talbott Rodika Zanian Salvatore Ferragamo SAND Schneiders of Salzburg Scott Barber Scott Kay 7 Diamonds Simon Sebbag Southern Tide Spanx St. Croix Stitchs Suzie Roher Tommy Bahama Torino Trafalgar Vic Mayhem Whiting and Davis Yoga Jeans Yummie Tummies Zanella

Gigi Butler, cupcake entrepre-neur, has got your number. She knows you like to treat yourself, and that a $3,

tastes-like-homemade cupcake is just the way to do it. Her insights and business savvyplus family recipes from her great-aunts and grandmothershave not only helped make Gigis Cupcakes a Nashville favor-ite, but have also birthed 13 franchises so far.

All manner of Nashville denizens crowd her shop at 1816 Broadway, from pharmaceutical reps to Vanderbilt students, from musicians to executives and beyond. You might assume our customers would be mostly women, but men crave home-baked desserts, says Butler.

The entrepreneur has dreamed up 62 different varieties of cupcakes, with 12 kinds avail-able on any given day. She uses her background as a singer/songwriter to make up memorable names for her specialties, such as Hunka Chunka Banana Love. This summer, look for seasonal creations: Merry Margarita, Pina Colada and Summer Fun. Whet your appetite at www.gigiscupcakesusa.com.

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{ the levys guide } Clothes with the Southern Tide label are, literally, cool. Its not just because

of their distinctive colors or the fact that they tend to be styles well loved

by young men (and the women who love them)polos, khakis, boxers and

the like. Its also the high-technology, highly breathe-able material thats

perfect for staying smooth on warm Southern days. That sort of attention

to detail is the hallmark of Allen Stephenson, the young designer who

began Southern Tide while attending the University of South Carolina.

More details-that-matter: polo and t-shirts that dont shrink and that stay

tucked, cotton pants with just the right hint of stretch, collars optimized

to maintain their shape. And of course, theres the nod to Stephensons

Southern roots in the distinctive skipjack logomuch more appealing

for his customers, he says, than an alligator or polo player. Stop by the

store and check out Southern Tide for yourself.

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AFFAIRS TO REMEMBER

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Good conversation and great guests marked Levys party

for the publication of our Fall 2009 issue. Levys people

were also out and about at a benefit for the Tennessee

State Museum and the YWCA Quiet Conversations event.

For the YWCAs Coat Drive, our generous clients donated

coats, Oakwood Cleaners provided cleaning, and Remy

Leathers, 7 Diamonds and Gimos contributed new coats.

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THE SOCIAL WHIRL1. Brian Boyd, Adrienne Scarbrough and Dale Snyder2. Dave Innis, Kim Thomason and Gary Meisner3. Pat and John Shae at the YWCA Quiet Conversations event4. Herb Mathias, Cindy Rose and Wes Davis5. Janet Blum and Ellen Levy6. Stacy and David Lewis7. David Levy with Jane and Tom Yount at the Art of Style benefi t for the Tennessee State Museum. Mr. Yount is wearing a Levys sportcoat, circa 1950.8. Karen and Rick Miller, Robin Rose, Stacy Lewis and Lynne Brantley9. Steve Mitchell and Robin Rose10. Charlie McCoy with David11. Steve Virginia, Caley Kaperton and Adrienne Scarbrough at the museum benefi t12. Harry Webster, David Levy and Dr. George Butler13. David and Ellen Levy, Pat Shae and Surrendra Kumar at the YWCA Coat Drive14. Vic Alexander and J.R. Roper

All photos are from our fall magazine launch party unless otherwise noted.

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Arnold Zimberg white

ground plaid shirt,

7 Diamonds Letter to LA

shirt, Shawlsmith of London

scarf, Leather Island by Bill

Lavin belt, Nudie jeans

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Rodika Zanian stripe shirt,

Elizabeth Gillett scarf,

Carol Lipworth necklace

and earrings, Botkier

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pants, Altea scarf, Fahrenheit

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Sean Connery on the set of the

1964 fi lm Woman of Straw, in

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A rare villainous role for him,

it helped cement his sophisti-

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Ask the women in your life about Sean Connery, and odds are

theyll confirm that they find him irresistible. The man who

uttered the unforgettable line, The name is Bond James

Bond (in 1962s Dr. No) was voted Sexiest Man of the Century

by People magazine in 1999. Recently, at age 79, the actor

scored 90 percent in Woman Magnetism in an online poll.

Whats Sean Connerys secret? At least to some degree,

he is proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity

can be acquired. A foul-mouthed ex-milkman and Mr. Universe

finalist from Edinburgh, Connery was an unlikely choice for

the role of Bond. Producer

Harry Saltzman claimed he

chose Connery for the role

after watching him walk

down the street. But not

only did Ian Fleming him-

self have doubtshe called

Connery a Glaswegian

truck driverso did Dr.

No director Terence Young,

who schooled Connery in

the ways of the well-bred.

Young reputedly made Con-

nery wear a suit around the

clockeven to bedto get

used to the feel.

And get used to it he

did. Connery exuded style

whether sipping a martini

or facing imminent death

by laser beam. He looks

utterly at ease in the sleek

gray suit (narrow notched

lapels, angled slit pock-

ets) he wore in Dr. No, the

seven-stripe glen plaid he

donned in From Russia with Love, the three-piece (complete

with lapelled waistcoat) made famous in Goldfinger. So com-

fortable has he become with fashion that this spring, for the

eighth year in a row, he hosts the Dressed to Kilt New York

fashion show, created to highlight Scottish designers. And

Louis Vuitton chose him as a style icon for the brands ongoing

Core Values campaign.

In the end, its not just what Connery wears, but the way

he wears it that makes him the emblem of innate cool. Here is

a man with presence. From his 007 days to The Hunt for Red

October, in roles ranging

from Indiana Jones father

to a reclusive professor (in

Finding Forrester), he strikes

the perfect balance of sua-

vity and swagger, charm and

confidence. His shoulders

stay squared, his arms are

held slightly away from his

body, his stance is relaxed.

And as Bond, he exempli-

fies the dark triad of traits

study-proven to get the girl:

narcissism, a penchant for

thrill-seeking and an easy

comfort with deceit.

Assuming that in real

life, ConnerySir Sean since

2000is no more egotistical

or deceitful than your aver-

age bloke, how then can we

sum up his enduring appeal?

Venerable film critic Pauline

Kael seems to have nailed it:

Women want to meet him,

and men want to be him.

SEAN CONNERY

Connery is, to some degree, proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity can be acquired.

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VIVA ITALIA!One of the joys of being an independent retailer is visiting the worlds fashion capitals to seek out the new, the natty and the next big thing. In the fall we joined other Esquire Best of Class Gold Standard stores at the fine knitwear and sweater factories of the Umbria region. And in January, guests of the Italian Trade Commission, we joined Esquire publisher Kevin OMalley and staff for the Pitti Uomo show in Florence and Mens Fashion Week in Milan. In the Biellese Alps, we had a tour of Ermenegildo Zegnas historic mill. As the pictures here attest, these trips were not exactly a hardshipthanks to good company, good food and the great fashion we brought home to our Nashville store. David & Ellen Levy

Ellen Levy and Niccolo Ricci, CEO of Stefano Ricci, pose in front of a massive moss elephant sculpture in the brands fl agship showroom in Florence.

A visit with the inimitable Luciano Barbera

Seamstresses hand-stitch suits at the Caruso factory. The work, which requires intense concentration, is performed in perfect silence.

David displays a unique alligator sport-coat at Stefano Ricci. The Corneliani show in Florence

David has to duck to fi t through a centuries-old doorway.

Alberto Caruso (left), CEO of Caruso, hosts a festive lunch. Also seen with Ellen and David is Mattia Mondani, one of Esquires star representatives in Europe.

Ellen with Robert Aldrich of Ermenegildo Zegna

Culatello hams aging at the Antica Corte Pallavicina Relais in Parma

This view of the Parma countryside shows one of the ancient farms that produce Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeselunchtime staples of the trip.

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A Lanifi cio Zegna guide shows how thistles are still used to produce a fl annel fi nish on fabrics.

Historic wooden boxes are employed to store yarn at Lanifi cio Zegna.

In the Biellese Alps, the Oasi Zegna abuts the mill town of Trivero. In the distance is Monte Rosa, the second highest peak in Europe.

Coming at you: the fi nale of the Ermenegildo Zegna fashion show in Milan. The brand is celebrating its centennial this year.

Proud dads David Levy and Ottavio MissoniThe spectacular Duomo in Milan

Linda, the guide at Casa Zegna, shows off the archive of historic fabrics.

Ellen and Vittorio Missoni keep warm at Missonis outdoor party.

On a chilly night in Milan, the Missoni party is the place to be. Models show off Missonis fall 2010 menswear collection.

David and Ellen chat with Eva Cavalli of Roberto Cavalli.

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Ellen poses with (far left) Kevin OMalley, publisher of Esquire, and fashion industry colleagues. The setting is the art-fi lled home of Luciano Bernardini, CEO of Magazine International.

In this typical Milanese street scene, cars too small for David Levy trail behind a vintage electric streetcar. Note the ancient stone pavers.

Next years ski fashion on display at a showroom in Milan

Tommaso Aquilano, designer for Gianfranco Ferr, puts last-minute touches on his new menswear collection.

Hans Davidson, left, third-gen-eration head of Eton, and Erik Wilkinson pause for the camera

Abbondanza: A typical lunch in Umbria featured meat, cheese and fresh vegetable dishes in profusion. This plate is just one course of many!

Looking like theyre ready for a toboggan run, David and two fashion industry colleagues model scarves in an Umbria area showroom.

Party ready: At the Pitti Uomo show, SAND displays colorful new clothing from its Pink Label and Black Label collections.

David would never fi t in this sub-sub-compact on the streets of Florence.

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Sren Sand

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You and your wife Lene founded SAND in 1981.

You must have been very young at the time.

Did you ever do anything else to make a living?

Yes, I began by listening to my dad, who said,

Do something safestudy economics. I was

an accountant for four years, but this was not my

routeinstead, my passion is to be creative.

Describe your fi rst store.

It was in our hometown of Randers, Denmark.

We used only natural fabrics and made womens

clothes from scratch in our basement. Thanks

to Lenes creative vision, those early designs

just flew out of the store, and we knew we had

something special.

ONE OF THE COOLER NEW MENSWEAR LINES at Levys is SAND. Its named not for the stuff on

beaches but for its Danish founder, creative director and CEO, Sren P. Sand. Together with his wife

and creative partner Lene, Sand has built a global fashion brand whose enthusiasts range from Duran

Duran to Mrs. David Bowie, the model Iman. At the recent Pitti Uomo show in Florence, LEVYS sat

down with Sand, the man, to discuss his approach to menswear.

Did you imagine at the time that SAND

would become a global fashion brand?

Yes, actually, we did. Lene and I had that dream

from the time we were in college together. She

studied theater set design and had a real flair

for fashion. Denmark is a small country, so we

had to think big. Our ambition from the start

was to create the very best clothing and to

grow internationally.

When did you branch into menswear?

It was 1989. We were quite casual at the time,

and so was our collection. But life changed, and

soon we were creating tailored clothing, dress

shirts, ties and accessories, which became

central to SAND.

To use the terminology of the fashion

industry, SAND is a complete lifestyle

brand: You offer tailored clothing,

sportswear and accessories. And many

of the pieces, it seems, have the

versatility to look right in any setting.

Is that what you aim for?

Absolutely. Many clothing brands are rather

one-dimensionalthey are either classic or ca-

sual. At SAND we are good at bridging the gap

between classic and casual. SAND appeals to

well-dressed people who are passionate about

style and looking their best, whether at work or

at leisure.

As designers, what are you and Lene

passionate about?

Fabric is a major passion of ours. We have

always been influenced by Italy and by the best

fabrics. Fabric finishes are very important to us;

we go to great lengths to use the best finishing

processes, so that the fabrics look great and

also have a marvelous hand. Frankly, we are

striving for perfection in everything we do

fabrics, fits, details, craftsmanship, durability.

What does the perfect fi t mean to you?

We design garments with sculptural silhouettes

for a flattering, modern fit, but at the same time

we insist that the garments be functional, wear-

able and comfortable. Style and comfort should

coexist.

You mentioned your focus on design

details. Give me an example.

If you look at one of our Black Label sportcoats,

youll notice unexpected combinationssubtle,

distinctive details that make the piece unique

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and fun. For example, you may find contrasting colored

thread used for buttonholes, or sleeve buttons that vary

in color from button to button, or contrasting under-collar

fabric, or a rich, embroidered lining.

Your new collection has some edge to it. These

look like the kind of clothes a person would

want to wear on stage while performing music

or, lets say, accepting a music award.

Or just going out to listen to music. In a sense, we are

all on stage wherever we go, right? These are clothes for

people who embrace that realitywho want to let their

spirit shine forth and look their best.

SAND is a well-known brand in Europe,

but its quite new to the American

market. How is it being received?

Very well. Americans have a bold style

and are more daring in the way they

dress than many Europeans. Theres

some rock-n-roll attitude to

SAND, so its not surprising

that the brand is an early hit

in the U.S.

You worked with the late

Helmut Newton, the

famous photographer.

How did that collabora-

tion come about?

Lene and I had always

admired his black-

and-white photos. He

had a great sensibil-

itya way of being

provocative without

being offensive.

In 2002, we had

the dream of having

Helmut Newton shoot a

campaign for SAND. He was

living in Monaco at the time. We

simply contacted him and asked.

He was at the height of his

artistic fame. Was it diffi cult

to convince him?

Well, he said, Send me some

pictures of your clothing. He loved

what he saw and agreed to do a

campaign. It was shot in Monaco,

mostly on the waterfront. We were

told not to interfere, but within half

an hour he was inviting me to look

through the camera.

He wasnt temperamental?

No, he was delightful. But he

was what you might call a

character. After the third day

of shooting, he said, Stay

in Monaco two more days,

and you can have the pic-

tures. So Lene and I hung

out, and on the appointed day,

we went to see him in a tent on

the beach. He gave us a loupe and left

us alone in the tent with the photos while,

at age 82, he went for a swim. And the

images they were simply spectacular.

The Newton campaign helped shape the

brand image of SAND.

While your clothes can be quite

colorful, youve continued to favor

black-and-white photography.

Yes. We did a black-and-white campaign

with Bryan Adams, the Canadian rocker. His

second career is as a professional photogra-

pher, and hes very accomplished.

Where do you and Lene work?

In Como, Italy. We opened a new design

studio there in March 2009.

Where do you like to travel when

youre not working?

We love what we do, so were always

working! But we can be productive almost

anywhere, so we do travel for pleasure.

Within Italy, we like the Amalfi coast,

weekends in Capri. Copenhagen in the

summertime is beautiful. We have a home

in the Swiss Alps, close to Lake Lugarno.

And we also spend a good deal of time in

London; we have a flat in Mayfair.

Now that youve made it big, do you

have any thoughts of retiring?

None at all. Lene and I enjoy what we do.

Creating makes us happy, so why think

about doing something else? Look at Gior-

gio Armani, who, past age 75, is still closely

involved with his company. Thats inspira-

tional. Were going to keep going.

Seen h e r e a r e l o o k s f r om SAND s Sp r i n g 2010 c o l l e c t i o n s .

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With its sophisticated design and superior balance, the GranTurismo owns the

curvesboth visually and literally. State-of-the-art suspension means smooth driving

even at high speeds, but the GT also functions as an elegant touring machine.

SeductiononWheels | BY MARIA LISSANDRELLOThe Maserati GranTurismo delivers it all:

Pininfarina looks, performance,

comfort and the throatiest engine

on the road

JUST A GLANCE AT THE MASERATI GRANTURISMO in all its curvy glory tells you

this two-door 2+2 coup is a modern-day classic. No surprise, given its lineage:

From nose to tail, the car is a stylish paean to its aerodynamic ancestor, the

original 1947 GranTurismo. Known as the AG 1500 GT, that Pininfarina gem was

the first Maserati built for the road, not the raceway, and todays version fol-

lows suit with bold fenders arching closely around 20-inch wheels, a long nose

with strong V-shaped lines and dramatic wide-set headlights. As for its most

distinctive featurethe trident studding the large concave grilleit arguably

stands as the automotive worlds most elegant emblem.

But looks arent the only thing that makes the GranTurismo so damn,

well, sexy: In a 2008 study by British luxury car insurer Hiscox, a whopping

100 percent of female participants had a marked biological response to the

mere sound of Maseratis V8 engine. Turns out the same sexy snarl that gets


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the GranTurismo going also sends womens testosterone levels

soaring. (Biology refresher: Women also rely on the mostly male

hormone for a libido lift.) In short, firing up the spectacular GT may

be literally the most powerful seduction strategy on earth.

The Trident Marque made the car still throatier last year when it

introduced the GranTurismo S. Engine displacement got bumped from

4.2 liters to 4.7, via added bore and stroke. This change ratcheted the

horses to an ample 440, compared with 405 hp for what is now the

base model.

Maserati also launched an automatic model of the GranTurismo

S in 2009joining most other high-end makers in a move consid-

ered sacrilegious by some sports-car purists. This is the model we

tested. With a sticker starting at $125,900, its mid-priced between

the base model and the S, but it has the same larger engine and

gives up none of the performance. In addition to fully automatic

mode (which is surprisingly fluid), the six-speed can be driven in

semi-manual mode. No clutching is required; the gears are changed

via column-mounted paddles (down on the left side of the steer-

ing wheel and up on the right).

No matter your pick, the 4,000-pound machine performs admira-

bly, whipping around corners, hurtling up hills, braking at willwith-

out lurching, rolling or hesitating in the slightest. Credit goes not

just to the smooth transmission but also to the Skyhook adaptive

suspension system, which makes more than 100 accommodations

per second based on every bump in the road to guarantee a ride that

is at once stable and thrilling.

The true personality of the car emerges in sport mode, with

the simple push of the sport button. Flaps in the dual exhaust

open, producing an even throatier thrum when the engine is idling.

Design in the details: This page, in the new GT

Convertible, you can go from enclosed comfort to

the joy of open-top motoring in less than 30 sec-

onds; next page, clockwise, on the GT S Automatic,

each rear light cluster has 96 LEDs; the 4.7-liter

engine sits behind the front axle for superior weight

distribution; the passenger cabin is beautifully ap-

pointed in the owners choice of wood and leather.

MAR IA L I SSANDRELLO writes frequently about Italian automobiles,

food and culture.


Under way, theres an immediate difference in feel: The steering is

tauterthe suspension, tooand the shifts from the gearbox are

quicker. Sport mode rules!

What of comfort? It often yields

to performance in the sports-car

world, but not here. The interior of

the GranTurismo is downright sumptu-

ous. Poltrona Frau and Alcantara (or

peccary) leather seats cradle the body

for the long haul. The leather (avail-

able in 10 colors) snakes around the

door and dash and can be combined

with one of three wood trimswal-

nut, rosewood and wengpolished

to your liking. Indeed, with 18 million

color and trim combinations, including

19 exterior colors and six brake-caliper color options, the Gran-

Turismo is one of the most customizable ways to show off your

automotive personality.

New for 2010 is a drophead version

called the GranCabrio, which is sold in

the U.S. as the GranTurismo Convertible.

Unlike the metal-roofed Ferrari California,

the GT Convertible features a cloth roof

that deploys automatically over the four-

seat passenger compartment, a design

that neither adds weight nor sacrifices

space. This is the first four-seat convert-

ible in Maserati history, and it sports the

longest wheel-base of any convertible in

its class. It goes without saying: This is

no ordinary ragtop.

THE MASERATI GRANTURISMO S AUTOMATICAT A GLANCE

BASE PRICE: $125,900

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS:

| 4.7L V8 ENGINE | 361 LB-FT @ 4,750 RPM

| 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH PADDLE SHIFTER

| 440 BHP @ 7,000 RPM | REAR-WHEEL DRIVE

| BREMBO ABS 4 WHEEL | 12 MPG CITY, 19 MPG HIGHWAY

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS:

| 060 MPH IN 4.8 SECONDS | TOP SPEED: 183 MPH

CLOSEST COMPETITORS:

| BMW M6 | ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE | AUDI R8 | MERCEDES CL550

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Six loyal Levys shoppers tell what they fi nd hereand why they keep coming back

STYLING BY ADRIENNE SCARBROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY BY PEYTON HOGE

O U R C U S T O M E R S K N O W O U R S T O R Y .

Weve been keeping Nashville looking good since the

middle of the 19th century. So we figured it was only

fair to turn the tables and listen to a few of your stories.

On the next pages, youll hear what a half-dozen devoted

Levys clients have to say about how our store fits into

their busy lives. See if you dont detect, as we did, a

common theme: that our success is about more than just

the fi ne garments we sell. It refl ects the friendly attention,

the expert counsel and the welcoming environment

Levys provides. Most important, its about you. Because

our goal is to win your loyalty afresh every day.

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{ levys stories }

Executive Vice President, cofounder and Chief Development

Offi cer, AmSurg

I L O V E S H O P P I N G F O R M Y H U S B A N D .

H E S M Y PA R T N E R A N D M Y B E S T

F R I E N D , A N D L U C K I LY H E L O V E S

my taste. Between working and traveling, he

doesnt have very much time to shop for himself.

Ive always heard that your belt and shoes

should be of the best quality, and David agrees.

He dresses in a classy, European stylenot fl ashy,

but with understated elegance. And he always wears

high socks: One of his biggest pet peeves is when a

man crosses his legs and exposes skin.

But Levys isnt just about men. The collec-

tion of womens clothing is stunning. The store

now carries Desigual, Aventures des Toiles, and

Indies, the brand of the matte jersey print dress

Im wearing.

My favorite thing about Levys: the service.

Plus David and Ellen have a relationship similar

to ours. You can feel the warmth between them.

Lisa & David

Manning


I M A P E R F E C T I O N I S T, A N D M Y

J O B I S T O M A K E P E O P L E L O O K

T H E I R B E S T. T H AT M U C H I

have in common with the folks at Levys.

I travel the world giving lectures. And while

I have favorite stores in places like Paris and Hong

Kong, I have yet to fi nd anywhere with the same

high standard of quality, personal service and ex-

pert advice that I fi nd at Levys. Its what I strive

to give my patients.

When I moved to Nashville nearly 20 years

ago, I discovered that if I wanted to dress styl-

ishly, Levys was the only game in town. That hasnt

changed. Today, my favorite brands range from Canali to

Ermenegildo Zegna for suits and from Tommy Bahama to

Robert Graham for casual wear.

Clearly, Levys understands the air of confi dent

authority needed to help win peoples trust. And no won-

der. For 155 years, Levys has won the trust of Nashvilles

most impeccable dressers.

Michael H. Gold, M.D. Dermatologist and surgeon,Gold Skin Care Center

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{ levys stories }

I WA S AT B E R G D O R F

G O O D M A N I N N E W Y O R K AT

C H R I S T M A S T I M E , A N D A

N U M B E R O F E M P L O Y E E S

stopped to ask me where Id bought my fox-fur leg

warmers. I gave them my usual answer: Levys in

Nashville, of course! At Levys I always fi nd high-

quality, unique clothing and accessories that fi t my style.

Jose Luis leather garments are my favoritesI purchased

a belt, purse and jacket at a Levys trunk showand

M. Musina makes amazing crocodile belts.

I love Levys. Visiting the store has the feel of drop-

ping by someones home, especially when the Levys golden

retriever, Lilly, greets me at the door. How could you not like a

store that has a dog on staff?

Missy Rodriguez Brower Residential real estate

agent, Zeitlin & Co.

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F R E D : I D E S P I S E S H O P P I N G .

T H AT S W H Y I L I K E L E V Y S I T S

easy for me. They always have options to choose

from, and something always works.

Craig: My dad introduced me to Levys when I

fi nished college and it was time to go to work. I deal

with clients in the nuclear power industry. I want to

look well put togetherwith maybe a hint that I know

whats going on in fashion beyond Tennessee. Levys

helps me achieve the style I seek. Among my favorites

are Robert Graham for shirts, Armani for sweaters and

shirts, Gimos for leather jackets and Gucci for shoes.

The selection at Levys is Nashvilles fi nest.

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These luxury bathrooms provide their owners with the perfect private retreat

P H O T O G RA P H Y BY T I M S T R E E T- P O RT E R

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Eclectic influences: A deep, old-fashioned tin bathtub is

surrounded by heavy red-and-gold drapes, creating the effect

of an alcove. Carefuly chosen details-lavish drapery trim,

vintage hardware, natural sea sponges-add visual interest.

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A glass act: Light

bounces and fl ows

in this glamorous

bathroom, with its

fl oor-to-ceiling mirrors,

refl ective vanity and

shiny marble shower,

tub and fl oor. Designed

by David Adler for a

Chicago estate, it was

salvaged intact for its

current home.


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Posh and polished:

A beautifully crafted

antique sideboard houses

a metal sink. Pewter-toned

accessories add to the

rooms masculine appeal.

Opposite, eau naturel:

The stone wall of this

outdoor shower is actually

the back of a bedrooms

chimney. The wide

Dornbracht showerhead

mimics summer rain,

while the climbing split

leaf philodendron adds a

tropical touch.


DALMATIAN HOLIDAYOn Korcula, legendary birthplace of Marco Polo, the Lesic Dimitri Palace offers thoroughly

SAIL ALONG THE DALMATIAN COAST OF CROATIA, and youll see more than a thousand islands. Scat-

tered like gemstones, with the mainland mountains as a backdrop, theyre part of one of the most

scenic coastlines in Europe. Some are no more than rocky outcroppings, while others are topped

with pine forests or vineyards, islands that are home to fi shing villages and lively port towns.

You could spend many summers sailing the beautiful waters of the Adriatic, seeking para-

dise. But you could save yourself time simply by asking a well-traveled native to name the most

beautiful of all of the islands. Chances are, the reply would be Korcula.

Twenty miles long and no wider than fi ve miles, Korcula lies about 100 miles from Dubrovnik

and just a mile off the Croatian coast. It was once covered with pine trees and thus called Kerkyra

Malaina (Black Corfu) by Greeks, who settled here around 400 B.C. When you board a ferry in

Orebic or Split to make the journey, youre crossing to an island that is the essence of fairy-tale

Europe, a place you imagined existed in the past but had long since disappeared. That fairy-tale C O N T I N U E D . . .

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modern comfort in a fairy-tale setting

Korculas Old Town is surrounded by

thick stone walls, circa 14th century.

The landmark Cathedral Sveti Marko

is the islands tallest structure.


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quality endures, which may explain why

Korcula, and especially its namesake me-

dieval town, has emerged as one of the

choicest getaways in the Adriatic.

Crossing the Peljesac Channel and

approaching the marina, youll see a fl eet

of vintage fi shing boats and the fortress

walls of Korcula town. As you disembark,

try to ignore the bustle of the dock area

shops and cafes, and go for instant im-

mersion in the past. Climb the19th-

century Grand Staircase with its 15th-

century Revelin tower and walk through the 14th-century Land Gate,

built to celebrate the islands successful defense against the Ottoman

navy in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

Now youre in the heart of medieval Korcula, with its tiny streets,

winding alleyways and terra-cotta-tiled houses in the Renaissance and

Gothic styles. The well-preserved stone buildings may well remind you of

Venice. Thats no surprise, given that the Venetians ruled Korcula, an im-

portant outpost on the spice route, at various times throughout the Middle

Ages. Korcula has even greater fame as the reputed birthplace of the

great explorer Marco Polo, though honestly, theres nothing to document

that assertion. But after a few days here, youll come to believe it yourself.

Later on, you can walk to the main square, the Pjaceta, overlooked

by the town hall, and the 17th-century Church of St. Michael. But be-

fore you explore the hilly streets and shops, pause to check into one of

the finest properties in Croatia.

The Lesic Dimitri Palace, which opened in the summer of 2009, is

not an ordinary hotel. Rather, this luxurious retreat in the heart of the

old town is located in a restored 18th-century bishops palace and five

cottages that date from the 15th and 16th centuries. The one- and two-

story buildings lie on either side of a narrow street that runs from the

town center down to the sea.

An English-Croatian family spent six years meticulously renovating

the palace and managed to retain its unique structure. Which is why

Lesic Dimitri is less a hotel than a series of six self-contained suites.

For example, there is no central lobby per se. Each unit is a luxury

apartment. The bigger units have living rooms, private courtyards or

balconies, and as many as four bedrooms apiece.

Inspired by Korculas connection with Marco Polo, who supposedly

lived next door, each suite has been named after a stop on Marco Polos

Korcula has many small and

secluded coves for those seeking

privacy, as well as bigger, family-

friendly beaches. Above, the

gorgeous colors in Zitna Bays

water are the result of its sandy

sea fl oor. Right, an exterior view

of the 18th-century Lesic Dimitri

Palace. The towns streets are

arranged in a fi sh-bone pattern as

protection against strong winds.


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A traditional band in uniforms

of 13th-century design marches

through the old paved streets

near the Cathedral Sveti Marko.

The ornate 15th-century cathedral

was created by some of the

same artisans who worked in

Renaissance Venice and Dubrovnik.

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13th-century Silk Road. Hence, they are called India, China, Venice, Cey-

lon, Arabia and Korcula, respectively. The two-bedroom India residence,

for example, is completely white, and has stone fl oors and beams, along

with a Jacuzzi in the room and a private courtyard. The one-bedroom Ara-

bia has a white, tent-like ceiling, Moorish patterns, a large, low-slung divan

and 360-degree views that encompass the Peljesac Channel and the red

roofs of the town. The three-bedroom, three-bath Venice residence has a

private carved wood balcony.

While the dcor may be varied, all of the residences are elegant,

understated and delicately themed, their tone and taste reminiscent of

a Four Seasons property. Theres nothing splashy here. The designer

has wisely let the architecture speak for itself.

This is the only luxury hotel within the walls of the old town, and

it is staffed by native Korculanis. Service is gracious, the bathrooms

appointed with locally made lavender products. While every residence

has a kitchen as well as multiple plasma TVs and iPod docking stations,

these 21stcentury conveniences almost seem beside the point.

There are two Thai masseuses on staff (a coy reference, perhaps, to

the Silk Road), and they offer massages in your residencea fi ne interim

solution until the LD Spa opens later in 2010 with four treatment rooms.

The hotels restaurant also will open this summer, so breakfast is

served in your room. But the LD Bara wine bar on the seafront below

the hotelalready has become a hit. The drink of choice here is a glass

of grk, a local white wine from the nearby village of Lumbarda. And

yes, the word grk means Greek, a reference to the grapevines that

those early settlers brought centuries ago.

On a hot afternoon at the bar, the pace is positively medieval. At

night, its even quieter. You come to Lesic Dimitri and Korcula for luxurious

relaxation, not nightlife.

While you can explore the town and the island on your own, you can

also elect to have one of the hotels guides take you to local landmarks such

as the Korcula Museum and the 14thcentury St. Peters Church. If youre

lucky, youll be on the island when the Moreska Sword Dance is being

performed. This is pure 15th-century street theater, where 20 costumed

men with swords perform a mock dance/battle that tells of two kings who

compete for the love of a princess.

Have a car and driver take you to the best vineyards on the island,

passing olive groves and fields of lavender. Or have someone drop you

off at one of the better beaches, such as Vela Przina at Lumbarda. On

another day, you can hop a ferry for the hour-long trip to Hvar, a hip is-

land that has the air of the Riviera and a harbor full of gleaming yachts.

Or head the other way and ferry to the island of Mljet, which has a

national park and two saltwater lakes.

But perhaps the best excursion of all is to arrange a day on the Lesic

Dimitris vintage wooden sailing boat, Vipera. Its a lazy day spent exploring

the coast of Korcula and other nearby islands, with a trained skipper at the

helm and cold drinks on board. Plan on jumping into the Adriatic when the

mood suits, and lunching on board or at a remote seaside restaurant. Its a

voyage that Marco Polo himself would have envied.

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Left, oysters, mussels and

all manner of seafood are

regular features on island

menusoften washed

down with, a local dry

white wine. Above, a light-

fi lled room in the Arabia

residence; right, the

Venice residence, with its

red-stained ceiling, pays

homage to Marco Polos

Venetian roots.

EVERETT POTTER writes frequently about travel.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

LESIC DIMITRI PALACE, KORCULA, CROATIA

Doubles from $348 per person, including continental breakfast. www.lesic-dimitri.com


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The bell tower of the Cathedral Sveti Marko, a marvel

of artisan stonework. Among the treasures inside

are two paintings by Venetian artist Jacopo Tintoretto

one, the main altarpiece, and the other the famous

Our Lady of the Islond icon, said to have protected

Korcula from Turkish invasion in 1571.


Sharp-dressed man: A slim,

angular HUGO BOSS suit and

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA dress

shirt are sparked with a flash of

neon colors, courtesy of a DION

SIGNATURE tie and LEVYS Italian

silk pocket square. The brown

crocodile belt is by TORINO.

Bold Moves,Bright IdeasStep out in fresh spring styles that radiate

energy and confi dence

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Ruffles have riches:

Flirtatious frills go bold

this season. Here they

cascade down a form-

fitting coral dress by

FLAVIO CASTELLANI.

The dress is perfectly

accented by a lapis and

coral necklace and lapis

earrings from CAROL

LIPWORTH.

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Blue horizons: Cool and breezy, this

navy and white floral batik print dress is

paired with a wool and silk shawl, both

by GERARD DAREL. Paraiba tourmaline,

from the Brazilian state of that name, is

worked with vermeil in a necklace and

earrings by CAROL LIPWORTH.

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Gray matters: Authority? Check.

Ease? Check. An ARMANI

COLLEZIONI linen and wool

windowpane sportcoat harmonizes

with the lavenders and blues of an

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA necktie

and linen block print pocket square.

Soft cotton dress shirt and wool

pants by ARMANI COLLEZIONI.


The blues for you: State

your style in a light blue

classic sportcoat by HART

SHAFFNER & MARX. The

subtle plaid is complemented

by an Italian silk pocket

square of pale pink and a

ROBERT TALBOTT CARMEL

dress shirt. Finish the look

with wool pants by BALLIN.

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Watercolor wave:

ARMANI COLLEZIONI

multi-floral silk print

dress with a fitted

top, sheer tie and flare

skirt. Gray onyx and

sterling silver earrings

by CAROL LIPWORTH.

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Downtown bound:

Fashion-forward INDIES

zip jacket with ruched

sleeves and corset-style

back. Peruvian opal

and copper necklace

and earrings by CAROL

LIPWORTH

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Paisley days: Lighten up in a

ROBERT GRAHAM print and

embroidered paisley shirt. Keeping

it grounded are an ICHIBAN NY

t-shirt, MEK DENIM jeans,

ROBERT GRAHAM belt and

MOORE & GILES leather mailbag.


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Urban cowgirl, updated:

A classic casual look gets

the feminine touch. AR-

NOLD ZIMBERG snap-front

shirt, Vegas Burnout t-shirt

by NATION LTD., slouchy

belt in Italian leather by

STEFANIA CARRERA,

FRESH INK jeans and

CHEVRON ROYALE

dog-tag necklace.


Smarter casual: Washed

cotton gives a lived-in look to

this three-button sportcoat by

KROON. Henley, plaid sportshirt

and jeans from CONVERSE BY

JOHN VARVATOS

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Swiss watches are known for their accuracy, but only 5 percent

of them receive the ultimate designation of certified chronometer,

meaning the timepiece has been tested by the official Swiss chro-

nometer testing institute, the Contrle Officiel Suisse des Chro-

nomtres, or COSC, and has met its rigorous standards.

The only major watchmaker that chooses to send the COSC all

of its movements, mechanical and quartz-driven alike, is Breitling.

The company took this step a decade ago, continuing a path of fa-

natical devotion to precision that can be traced back to the founder,

Lon Breitling.

When Lon launched his family enterprise in 1884 in Saint-

Imier, Switzerland, his aim was not to make watches that served

merely to record the time, but to make measuring instruments for

science, sport and industry. His obsession coincided with the second

industrial revolution and the ascendancy of the internal combustion

engine, which required perfect accuracy and reliability in

its timing mechanisms.

When Lons son Gaston took the helm of Breitling in

1914, the age of flight was under way. Gaston presented

the first wrist-worn chronograph for pilots a year later. He

had the idea of creating a push piece independent from

the crown, which handled all three chronograph functions

start, stop and reset. In 1923 this system was perfected by

separating the start and stop functions from the reset; the

reset function was moved from the push piece to the crown.

This patented innovation made it possible to perform several

timing operations in a row without having to reset the hands,

thereby making it easy to add up total time elapsed. In 1934,

Lons grandson Willy gave the chronograph its modern

face by adding a second independent push piece at

A Passion forPRECISION

| BY LAUREN FORD

Breitling timepieces are the instruments of choice for aviators, astronauts, athletesand anyone for whom every moment counts

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This page, Breitling was the fi rst

to add a second independent push

piece at the 4 oclock position,

establishing the modern standard

of chronograph design; opposite,

Lon Breitling, who founded his

eponymous company in 1884 as

a workshop specializing in chrono-

graphs and precision counters.


4 oclocka style that was instantly copied by other makers and has

remained the worldwide standard.

It was in the 1930s that Breitling began manufacturing timing in-

struments for the cockpits of aircraft. The Royal Air Force was an early

customer, as were many of the great aircraft manufacturers of the mid-

20th centuryDouglas, Lockheed, Vickers. Commercial airlines fol-

lowed suitAmerican, Pan-Am, United, BOAC and KLM among them.

The ubiquity of Breitling chronometers in cockpits earned the company

the title of Official Supplier to World Aviation.

Breitling also developed the definitive pilots wristwatch, the Navi-

timer. Introduced in 1952, the watch incorporated a circular slide rule

that allowed pilots to perform all flight-plan calculations. The Aircraft

Owners and Pilots Association, the worlds largest pilot group, made

the Navitimer its official watch. A version of the Navitimer, the Cos-

monaute, went into space with Scott Carpenter in the Aurora capsule

in 1962.

Willy Breitling continued to innovate late in life, introducing the

first self-winding chronograph movement, the Caliber 11, in 1969. A

decade later, in 1979, ownership of Breitling passed to another family

when Ernest Schneider took over. While continuing Breitlings techno-

logical leadership in mechanical chronographs, Schneider also gained

for Breitling a leading position in electronic watches, with models such

as the Emergency.

The Emergency wristwatch has a built-in radio transmitter that can

Top left, the Breitling girls promoted the brand in a 1940 advertisement;

bottom left, Raquel Welch wore a Breitling Co-Pilot when she played a

skydiver in the 1967 film Fathom; below, a vintage Countdown chronograph

for bombardiers, circa 1940.


be activated by the wearer. The model used in civilian aviation broad-

casts on the 121.5 MHz distress signal, while the model for military us-

ers broadcasts on the 243 MHz military frequency. On flat land or calm

seas, the signal can be picked up 90 miles away.

TV viewers of Man vs. Wild can spot survival expert Bear Grylls

wearing a Breitling Emergency in many episodes of the show. And the

watch can indeed save ones life. Two R.A.F. pilots, Steve Brooks and

Hugh Quentin-Smith, activated their Breitling Emergency watches after

their helicopter crashed in Antarctica. A Chilean aircraft found them by

homing in on the signals from their wrists.

The inherent accuracy of the quartz watchwhich nearly spelled

the death of the mechanical timepiece in the late 20th centuryis not

accurate enough for Breitling. A quartz watch typically varies two to

three minutes per year. In 2002, Breitling introduced superquartz. Its

thermal compensation sensor minimizes temperatures effect on the

quartz movement, resulting in an average yearly variation of just 15 sec-

ondsfully 10 times better than standard quartz.

Clockwise from top, members of the Breitling Aviation Academy; a 1937

advertisement emphasized the brands connection to aviation; the Bentley GMT

model features an ingenious multiple time zone display system; the Breitling

chronograph was a staple for early aviators such as Amelia Earhart.

C O N T I N U E D . . .

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Breitling was an originator of the big wristwatch for purely

functional reasons. When big watches became a design statement

as well, Breitling upped the ante, introducing the Breitling for Bentley

line, in collaboration with the automobile maker, in 2003. The lead

model, the Bentley Motors watch, has an imposing 48.7-millimeter

case with a knurled bezel reminiscent of Bentleys instrument con-

trols. True to the spirit of both brands, the watch also boasts two ex-

clusive functions: The center hand sweeps once around the dial in half

a minute rather than 60 seconds, enabling an accurate read-off to the

eighth of a second. The watch also has a unique variable tachometer,

which calculates average speed regardless of time elapsed, distance

covered or speed achieved.

Today Breitling is led by Ernest Schneiders son Theodore, mak-

ing it one of the rare large Swiss watchmaking firms (Patek Philippe

is another) that remains in family hands. This independent status

gives Breitling the luxury to pursue the most challenging innovations,

indulging a passion for precision that began five generations ago.

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LAUREN FORD is a freelance writer based near Chicago. She writes about

style and the arts.

Clockwise from top left, the dial of

this model from the Bentley Flying B

series has hour-markers crafted from

mother-of-pearl; at the Breitling

Chronomtrie, the company believes

that the timekeeper/watchmaker,

as well as machinery, is

crucial to carrying out

the 40 tests required

during assembly.

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WELL BEFORE TIGER WOODS took his indefi nite leave from

professional golf, avid followers of the sport widely

agreed on who was poised to become its next great

star: the gifted young Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy.

In keeping with golfs global reach, the cap that McIlroy

wears over his bushy hair bears the name of a hotel

group based in Dubai. But on his golf bag, emblazoned

under his name, appears an ad for a destination which

for McIlroy is much closer to home, Lough Erne Golf

Resort (pronounced Lock Earn).

Just as McIlroy is gaining renown, so, too, it seems

safe to say, will this beguiling new getaway in a remote

corner of his native land. The resort sits magnifi cently on

a 600-acre peninsula between two lakes, Lower Lough

Erne and Castle Hume Lough, in County Fermanagh.

Fermanagh (pronounced Fir-MAN-ah) is the

southwestern-most of the six counties that make up

Northern Ireland. Home to just 54,000 people, it is the

least populated county in Ulster and one of the least

populated in all of Ireland. Fermanagh has been largely

knownto the extent that its been known at allfor

the opportunities to go fi shing, birding and canoeing

among the 150-plus islands that dot its waterways.

Some of these islands, including Devenish and White,

offer the added appeal of visiting age-old ruins.

Such attractions remain, but golf now beckons

as well. Lough Erne developer Jim Treacy hired Nick

Faldo, the architect, TV commentator and six-time

major champion, to design the resorts fl agship course.

(Lough Erne also has a modest though scenic second

course, Castle Hume, which was built on the site of

a World War II U.S. Army training camp and which

BY PA U L R O G E R S

Tee Time at Lough ErneThe Faldo Championship Course is just one of the pleasures at this new world-class resort in Northern Ireland

Far and away: Sir Nick Faldo on the 17th hole of the lakeside

course he designed at Lough Erne. It was ranked third in Golf

magazines Best New Courses of 2009.

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Treacy acquired as part of the development.) Treacy told Faldo he wanted

to have the fi nest lakeside course in Ireland, urging him to draw inspira-

tion from Loch Lomond Golf Club on the fabled bonnie banks in Scotland.

Given the quality of Irelands seaside links, convincing international

travelers to play an inland layout is no small feat. Northern Ireland, after

all, boasts two of the worlds fi nest links, Royal County Down and Royal

Portrush, the latter being the only course outside of Scotland and England

ever to host the British Open (in 1951). Nearer to Lough Erne lie a few

more seaside treasures: County Sligo Golf Club, also known as Rosses

Point; Enniscrone Golf Club; and Donegal Golf Club at Murvagh.

Lough Ernes Faldo Championship Course, which opened last year,

holds no pretensions of being a links course. Faldo and his design team

eschewed trappings, such as ragged-edged bunkers and tall fescues,

that have been used so commonly on non-links sites in recent years as to

become clich.

Instead, they fashioned a course very much in keeping with its

bucolic surroundings. The fairways are lush and green. Many of them

fl ow from a central spine on the property down to either the massive

Lower Lough Erne or the much smaller Castle Hume Lough. Some

holes play entirely at the waters edge, often skirting marshland.

Others nose into the woods.

The Faldo Course does borrow from the classic links in one key

respect: an emphasis on strategy over might. From the back tees, the

par-72 layout may stretch to a lengthy 7,167 yards, but most if not every

hole presents a choice of shots to play.

Take the 565-yard, par-fi ve 16th, which begins a rousingand

wateryclosing stretch. Standing on the elevated tee, the player faces

a decision: Drive up the left side, challenging a large fairway bunker in

hopes of setting up a clear approach to the green, or opt for the safer

route to the right. The second shot poses another question: Go for the

green despite the threat of water to the right and bunkers beyond the

putting surface, or lay up to avoid the trouble. At Lough Erne, says Direc-

tor of Golf Andy Campbell, its not a game of muscle necessarily; you

must plot your way around.

Another engaging feature is that the course has two four-hole

stretchesone on the front nine, one on the backthat go as follows:

par three, par fi ve, par three, par fi ve. Guy Hockley, the lead architect for

Faldo Design, describes this as a syncopated rhythm. The designers

didnt set out to do this, he says. They discovered while walking the site

that the land lent itself to these rather unusual runs.

No sooner had the course opened than talk began to surface about

Lough Ernes someday hosting a PGA European Tour event. Thousands

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of spectators turned out for an exhibition between McIlroy and fellow

Irishman Padraig Harrington in July 2009. The players arrived by seaplane

and were enthusiastically followed during their match, which McIlroy won

by two strokes.

Lough Ernes creators knew, however, that it would take more than

a well-designed course to draw serious attention. The conditioning also

would have to be superb, a challenge because of the areas frequent rain.

So they trucked in tons of sand to cap the fairways and near-roughs to

make them drain better and thus al

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