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SPRING 2010

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Anatomy of a Well-Made SuitThe wearing is easy, but the making of an elegant suit is meticulous work. 28MAN OF STYLE

Michael TribbleAs vice chairman of an architecture and strategic visioning fi rm, Michael Tribble likes the way TRC looks—and how we make him look. 30WOMAN OF STYLE

Kristin DarnellDesign afi cionado Kristin Darnell approaches shopping at TRC as an investment. 32

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Sean ConneryThe man who made Bond famous is proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity can be acquired. 34

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Seduction on WheelsThe Maserati GranTurismo delivers it all: Pininfarina looks, performance, comfort and the throatiest engine on the road. ~-~38~-~

Dalmatian HolidayOn Korcula, legendary birthplace of Marco Polo, the Lesic Dimitri Palace offers thoroughly modern comfort in a fairy-tale setting. ~-~42~-~

On Cloud NineStyles as light and fresh as a cool breeze are presented in a fl attering neutral palette. ~-~48~-~

T-Bird RisingA British-built motorcycle with American styling, the 2010 Triumph Thunderbird is an instant classic in the cruiser category. ~-~62~-~

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The Sporting LifeNick Faldo’s championship golf course is just one of the pleasures at Lough Erne, a new world-class resort in Northern Ireland. 66Room KeyPart private club and part hotel, the Saint James Paris is unlike any other lodging in the City of Light. 74

MaltRedbreast is a delicious ex-ample of the “pure pot still” style—and proof that the best Irish whiskey is among the best whiskey anywhere. 76Finishing TouchDos and don’ts for the well-dressed man 80

Cover—On him: Canali suit, Ermenegildo Zegna dress shirt, Kiton necktie. On her: Anne Claire dress, Aireheart multi-chain neck-lace. Photograph by Daniel Springston.

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Invitation to StyleSpringtime at TRC 10

The TRC GuideLook ravishing in Rivamonti and Gunex … Summertime wines from Eric Solomon … Italian shoes for your unique feet … Men’s pants with panache … The lowdown on dry cleaning … and more! 13

Essentials for MenSpring and summer basics with something extra 18

Essentials for WomenSmart new accessories of the season 24

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“ I T ’ S … A L I V E ! ! ! ” — Mel Brooks’ leading man in Young Frankenstein

You can just feel it when you enter the shop: the hopeful sense that the storm has passed and a new day is brewing. And you can almost smell the new colors of spring. Pops of purple and red brighten the racks while fresh shades of blue beckon you to take a closer look. Dark clouds may still be visible on the horizon; the ques-tion is, are they advancing … or receding? Yes, you could say we’re excited about the future, and we’re also optimistic that we’re wiser for lessons recently learned. We invite you to join us in celebrating the arrival of a new season.

In this issue you’ll discover Lough Erne Golf Resort in Northern Ire-land, home to the magnifi cent Nick Faldo golf course on which players eventually learn that “strategy over might” is the key to winning. After reading our piece about Sir Sean Connery, you may agree with the late fi lm critic Pauline Kael’s view that he is indeed “the man every woman wants to meet, and every man wants to be.” Or get your speed fi x by reading about Triumph’s instant classic cruiser, the 2010 Thunderbird, or Maserati’s GranTurismo S, a high-spirited two-door coupé designed to achieve a top speed of 183 mph. In “Dalmatian Holiday” you’ll learn about the luxuriously relaxing island of Korcula, the embodiment of a fairy-tale Europe you’ve only dreamed exists. “On Cloud Nine” offers you the latest styles for the season as worn by our two gorgeous models, and this spring’s must-haves are presented in “Beyond Basics” and “What a Girl Wants.”

So come on in soon, and see what all the talk is about. We promise not to strap you down and run bolts of electricity through you. We think life is returning on its own quite nicely, thank you!

GLEN TAYLOR RICHARD PATTISON LYN CONGER

S n e a k P E E K S

Accessories in focus

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Editorial Directors GLEN TAYLOR, R ICHARD PATT ISON, LYN CONGER

Editor & Publisher MARK DOWDEN

Creative Director AMY A . DOWDEN

Art Director STEPHEN M. V ITARBO

Contributing Editors JENNIFER CENICOLA, LEE LUSARDI CONNOR, JUL IA C . IRELAND, T IMOTHY KELLEY, MARIA L ISSANDRELLO, EVERETT POTTER, PAUL ROGERS

Contributing Photographer DANIEL SPRINGSTON

Art Associate LAURA CARAMAGNA

Art Assistant PATRICE HORVATH

Corporate Editorial DirectorRITA GUARNA

Publishing staff

Associate Publisher SHAE MARCUS

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Production Director CHRIST INE HAMEL

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Accounting AGNES ALVES, JESSICA SOLLOWAY

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Chairman CARROLL V. DOWDEN

President MARK DOWDEN

Executive Vice President DEBORAH JONES BARROW

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

Circulation Director LAUREN MENA

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The crew of Taylor Richards & Conger and TRC W: Lyn Conger,

Doug Gravely, Leigh Redlus, Dick Pattison, Glen Taylor, Chris

Estridge, Scott Morgan and Kelly Stahl. Not pictured: Jeannie

Demarco, Diana Ellis, Watt Long and Will Martin

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TaylorRichards &Conger

Spring fling

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{ the TRC guide } Brunello

❤ s WomenHigh in the Umbrian hills, Brunello Cucinelli has carefully restored the medieval town of Solomeo—and revitalized the area with his hugely successful fine clothing business. Along with his signature Brunello Cucinelli line, best known for its exquisite cashmere, the company creates two brands specifically for women. One is Rivamonti, shown at right, women’s knitwear prized for its elegant, feminine drap-ing. Then there’s Gunex, with its clean-lined and luxurious skirts, dresses and trousers in appealing neutral shades of stone gray, navy, mushroom and ecru. Try them and find out why both lines are so popular with our TRC W clientele.

Samuelsohn’s Secret to Great SuitingWhen it comes to suits, a key to quality construction is

a canvas layer sewn between the wool and the lining. It’s a step on which luxury suit makers like Samuelsohn refuse to compromise, despite the fact that it’s easier—and cheaper—to fuse a suit’s wool directly to the lining with adhesive. This hidden canvas layer is what makes a Samuelsohn suit drape as if it were custom-made and keep its tailored shape for years. Of course, Samuelsohn menswear is about more than quality construction. The company’s buyers scour the globe to fi nd the best fabrics, from the specialty tweeds of Scotland to the luxu-

rious silks of Spain’s fi nest mills. It’s no surprise the company will only sell its designs through high-end

retailers, like Taylor Richards & Conger, who know measuring is one of the most important steps of the suit-buying process. After all, a

luxury suit only feels like a luxury if it fi ts perfectly.

A View to a ThrillLike the characters in the classic E.M. Forster novel, experienced travelers know that a hotel room’s view can set the tone for an entire trip. A Room with a View is a luxurious picture book—a compendium of Condé Nast Traveler’s signa-ture fi nal pages—that showcases the best vistas from the best hotel rooms

around the world. Relax-ing 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. Basil’s in Moscow or a sailboat scud-ding in the blue and green

waters off Miami—and much more. For more

details, visit the book’s publisher at www.assouline.com.

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The D. Exterior AngleFor years, D. Exterior manufactured all of Jean Paul

Gaultier’s designs in its immaculate Italian factories. In

recent years the small Italian company (boasting about 40

employees, whom it calls “collaborators”) has begun to

produce its own private label.

This is good news for fans

of finely tailored women’s

clothing with a touch of

whimsy. From planning and

design through the produc-

tion process, the company

prides itself on its ex-

acting standards.

That severity

doesn’t transfer

to the collection,

however. The line

features eminently

wearable wardrobe

staples fitted with

soft feminine de-

tails, from dainty

eyelets to re-

fined ruffles and

bows. Intrigued?

Stop by TRC W

and judge D.

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yourself.

Incotex, maker of luxurious men’s trousers, is an Italy-based line that’s

focused squarely on the American market. “To start, the customer in

the U.S. has a different body than the one in Europe or Asia—generally

bigger and taller. We had to completely change the trouser pattern to

make it comfortable for our U.S. customer,” says Emilio Paschetto,

director of sales for North America for Incotex parent company Slowear.

“Even the fabrics we use are different—softer and lighter.” Those fabrics

include pin corduroys, exclusive lightweight wools and ice gabardine.

For all their focus on materials and fi t, Incotex pants don’t neglect style.

“We try to be brave and not be boring with cotton, so we offer fancy colors

like pink, light green, French blue, violet and burgundy,” Paschetto says. “

Often it’s the brightest colors that sell the best, because this is what our

customers want—they already have lots of our trousers in stone and khaki.”

And who’s buying these light, bright and super-comfortable pants? “Our

starting client is maybe around 28, moving up in the world,” says Paschetto.

“Or our customer could be 65, with a healthy life, very active. All our customers

tend to be cultured and well-traveled.” Whatever the age, Paschetto maintains,

“once he’s buying us, he doesn’t go back to other lines.” Try the spring line for

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THE A-to-Z LISTTRC and TRC W feature more than 75 designer brands under one roof. See if you don’t fi nd your favorites in the list below. Then stop by the store for a shopping experience you’ll love.

Taylor Richards & Conger

Allegri

Angelo Nardelli

Boglioli

Brunello Cucinelli

Canali

Culturata

Diesel

Earnest Sewn

Ermenegildo Zegna

Eye Bobs

Ferragamo

Gimo’s

Hiltl

Hobbs & Kent

Ike Behar

Incotex

JB Hill Boots

John Varvatos

Kiton

Luciano Barbera

Martin Dingman

Mason’s

Massimo Bizzocchi

Nicky

Ovadafut

Pantherella

Raffaele Caruso

Robert Talbott

Santoni

Trussini

Zanella

Z Zegna

TRC W

Armani Jeans

Audrey Talbott

Brunello Cucinelli

Calvaresi

Christopher Blue

D. Exterior

Fallero Sarti

Gemma Redux

Giò Guerreri

Gorjana

Gunex

Incotex

JB Hill Boots

Jalda

Luciano Barbera

Majestic

Melys

Orciani

Peserico

Rivamonti

Vivo Imports

Walter Voulaz

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TRC EVENTS: Reaching OutAt TRC, we believe it’s important to give back to the community. During November, we offered our customers discounts on new clothing in exchange for “gently worn” clothing to be donated to the Harvest Center in Charlotte to help homeless men get back into the job market. Thanks to everyone who gave so generously. In December, we were thrilled to host a book-signing for three-time Super Bowl and NASCAR champion Joe Gibbs’ Game Plan for Life: Your Personal Playbook for Success, an “average Joe’s” guide to what the Bible has to say about the 11 most important topics for men.

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LET’S KEEP IT CLEANANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT CLEANING FINE CLOTHING

What should I do if I spill food on a leather jacket and it stains?

Rinse the stain right away with water and let it air-dry. If the stain is still

visible, take the jacket to a dry cleaner that specializes in leather.

Will perspiration harm my wool suit if I allow it to dry out?

Yes, the chloride salts in sweat will weaken the fabric and shorten the

life of the suit. The best solution is, well, to try to keep the suit dry. And

when you can’t do that, have the suit cleaned shortly after wearing it.

What’s the best way to avoid moth damage?

Moths are attracted by food and beverage residue on clothes. Regular

cleaning will minimize the risk. In any event, be sure to dry-clean

clothes before storing them for the season.

TRC recommends Carriage Fine Dry Cleaning, with eight

locations in Charlotte; see www.carriagecleaners.net.

Solomon’s ChoiceEuropean Cellars, the company owned by world-renowned wine expert Eric

Solomon, is headquartered right here in Charlotte, and the wines it imports

are available from the area’s best wine merchants. For the upcom-ing warmer months, Solomon recommends these selections:

UNDER $15: Mas Donis Rosat. A rosé wine from Celler Capçanes, it is characterized by aromatic, vibrant fl avors of strawberry and raspberry. This is a complex, full-bodied rosé—ripe and fresh with a long, fruity fi nish. Ideal for aperitifs and light summer fare.

$30 TO $50: Saint Jean du Barroux L’Oligocene. This is a compelling blend of Grenache with Syrah, Cinsault and Carignan. A savory and ripe wine with rich black fruit fl avors and spice, it is an ideal match for foods off the grill.

SPLURGE: Domaine de la Janasse Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes. Combine the extraordinary old vines (up to 100 years old) from four vineyard parcels with the deft hands of winemaker Christophe Sabon, and the result is a wine of immense power and remark-able balance.

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Fine Easy PiecesWinifred Grace jewelry designs are meant to be

keepers. “I stay on top of trends, but I want my pieces to be timeless,” says the young

designer, whose work has been featured in many national magazines. “And every

season I keep one or two elements from the previous collection, so my line evolves. People tell me they

collect my jewelry because they can always wear pieces from dif-ferent seasons together.”

Grace plays with textures and materials with the zeal of the young beachcomber she once was.

Asymmetrical Swarovski crystals are paired with refi ned chains, oxidized

sterling silver fi nds a complement in raw brass and so on. The bracelet shown

at left is an example of the artist’s penchant for using pattern and repetition. “I’ve found

that lots of layering creates a bold look while maintaining fl exibility and comfort,” she notes.

The jewelry’s versatility is a virtue as well. “You can wear one of my necklaces with a pair of distressed

blue jeans and a cotton tank top, or with a crisp shirt and pencil skirt,” Grace says. “I think the customer appreciates that.” Check

out Winifred Grace designs at www.winifredgrace.com and at TRC W.

the SCOTT BARBER touchA job worth doing is worth doing well: That’s an approach Scott Barber takes to heart when designing men’s clothing. Made with the choicest materials in the world, original color combina-

tions and skills handed down for generations, Scott Barber apparel is both fresh and timeless.

Each pattern—like the beige-brown windowpane on the cotton

Bermuda shorts pictured—is Barber’s own design, created in warm, masculine colors.

The company uses the best cotton for every piece in the spring collection, to give you the most comfort-

able sportswear you’ll ever wear.

Barber labors over shades and needle-work with a painstak-ing attention to detail until each gar-ment lives up to the company’s goal of creating a confi dent, comfortable, and enduring style.

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Must-have items get an

upgrade to fi rst class

A defi ning detail:

the bridle leather

belt in brown with

contrast stitching

by Martin Dingman

To smell swell,

try John Varvatos

Artisan, a clean

and slightly tropi-

cal scent, or John

Varvatos Vintage, a

spicy scent with a

hint of smoke.

Clothes destined to be a guy’s go-to favorites: cotton

sportshirts by Gant and reversible

cotton shorts by

Tailor Vintage

Beyond basic

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c o l l e c t i o n

A FITTING EXPERIENCE

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{ essentials for men } Choose your shoes:

The Parigi, a blue

suede driver by

Ferragamo, rests atop

the Hampton, Martin

Dingman’s deck shoe

with white stitching

and soles.

Grab and go: Be ready for

anything with a John

Varvatos calfskin bag

with contrasting trim.

Keep your

cash handy

with M-Clip

money clips.

Top, rhodium

with black alligator;

bottom, rhodium with

natural green abalone.

Color yourself cool with enzyme-washed cotton-

and-silk knit shirts by Zanone and blue-and-white

cotton seersucker shorts by Scott Barber.


Audi of Charlotte

MISSION STATEMENT

At Audi of Charlotte, client satisfaction is the top priority

of every employee, the purpose of every job, and the foundation

of our business. Respect is at the heart of everything we do.

Respect for one another and for our clients is the starting point

from which all communications originate. Teamwork is essential to our success. We will conduct

business legally, ethically and morally. By placing customers’

interests at the forefront of our actions and by living these values

everyday, we also expect to conduct business profi tably. Each

team member at Audi of Charlotte will be evaluated and rewarded

on the basis of our ability to provide unparalleled customer

service on a daily basis.

T h e p r e m i e r A u d i d e a l e r s h i p o f t h e C a r o l i n a s

9300 E. Independence Blvd. | Matthews, NC 28105

704.535.8800 | 866.353.3100 toll free | www.audiofcharlotte.com

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Top knots: Barbara Blank

slim neckties—just 2¾ inches

wide—with contrasting patterned tails

It’s a plaid,

plaid world in

these assorted

cotton shirts by

Lorenzini,

Sartoria

Partenopea

and Brunello

Cucinelli.

Can’t fi nd your perfect shirt? Design your own

from the TRC Made to Measure swatch books,

with prices starting slightly north of $100.

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These ballpoint pens from

Sutton are individually

crafted and hand-polished

in a process that requires

25 separate steps.

Top, the “Carrot” model;

at left, the “Rain Forest”


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This season’s on-trend accessory is a classic with a twist—such as a touch of cool metallic or a splash of purple

You’ll stand out in a light

gray canvas bootie

espadrille by Castañer.

Look sharp in ”Adult Supervision”

reading glasses by Eyebobs, available

in magnifi cations from 1.25 to 2.75.

Make sweet

memories with

an antique locket

necklace by Aireheart

with pavé clasp.

Tie one on with a

multi-stripe linen scarf

by Amina Rubinacci.

What a girl wants

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What a waist!

Show off in a

silver braided belt

by Orciani.

Maurice Lacroix’s unique Squelette timepiece features a

43mm stainless steel casing and an innovative skeleton

dial that reveals the best in Swiss watchmaking; $10,000.

This rope bracelet with gold and silver bars by

Gillian Julius is both bold and lightweight.

{ essentials for women } An Orciani double-

strap tote (shown with

clutch) in sand goes

anywhere—and goes

with everything.

Play day: cotton

blouse by Amina

Rubinacci, Goldsign

skinny jean, buff

suede equestrian

belt by Gunex, silk

scarf by Hartford

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Hand-tailored details are the hallmarks of a fi ne jacket—and the keys to superior fi t and durability

{ elements of style }

Anatomy of a WELL-MADE SUIT

Hand-stitched

sleeve lining

Hand stitching assures

that the shoulder and

sleeve fit comfortably

and move with ease.

A well-made jacket

uses hand stitching at

all points of friction,

as the hand stitch is

more pliable than the

machine chain stitch.

Undercollar

A hand-stitched

felt undercollar

with turned tipping

is a centuries-old

tailoring tradition.

Peninsula interior pockets

Internal pockets are framed

with the external fabric to

reinforce the pocket and

secure the treasures kept

therein close to your heart

and chest.

Full canvas construction

A well-tailored jacket is “fully

canvassed” rather than fused:

Between the outer fabric and

the lining is a free-floating,

hand-stitched canvas chest

piece that gives the jacket its

superior drape.

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I was introduced to Taylor Richards & Conger at its pre-

vious location, but when it relocated almost fi ve years ago

to Phillips Place, my visits became much more frequent.

My company is responsible for the architectural vision and

design of the shopping center, and it’s one of my favorite

projects to go back and visit.

The thing I like most about the store is the arrangement

of the interior; clothing is well presented and easy to fi nd.

The staff is always ready to help but is never pushy. There’s a

relaxed atmosphere and I feel comfortable shopping at my own

pace. I usually wear a coat and tie to work, and I can always fi nd

the best brands and styles at TRC.

I also shop at TRC for formalwear for black-

tie fundraisers, particularly those for The

Council for Children’s Rights. Not

only does TRC have the fi nest

clothing for these events,

but Richard, Lyn and the

other staff members also

stand behind the Council.

Last fall, the store hosted

an event and donated a

portion of the proceeds.

I admire TRC for its

business success and

the way it gives back to

the community.

Michael Tribble Vice Chairman, LS3P Associates

{ man of style }

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Mike wears a made-to-

measure gray windowpane

jacket in silk and cashmere

by Ermenegildo Zegna.

His made-to-measure cobalt

blue dress shirt with

contrasting white collar is

by Hamilton Shirts.

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{ woman of style }

When it comes to clothing, shopping is a family affair. TRC and TRC W are the fi rst

stop for my husband, Stuart, and me. The shops are adjacent and there’s a box of toys

to occupy kids, so our 3-year-old son, Walker, comes too. I usually work with Kelly, while

Stuart’s favorite sales associate is Doug. But it’s not uncommon to hear Stuart calling from

the dressing room, “Kristin, do you like this on me?”

The change in the economy has made me think differently about shopping. I only

buy clothing of high quality because I know it will last me a long time—it’s like making

an investment. Stuart mainly wears Armani, Hiltl and Incotex, but my closet is much

more diverse. Peserico is my favorite TRC W brand, because the blouses and skirts can

easily take me from casual day wear to a nice evening outfi t. Christopher Blue cords,

Inhabit sweaters and Orciani handbags are some of my other favorite TRC W pieces.

I have a degree in design, so I know what I’m talking about when I say the interior

of TRC is beautiful. The clothing displays are visually appealing, and good background

music makes you feel comfortable. As business owners, we especially like the idea of sup-

porting local businesses. At TRC and TRC W, “buying local” is an absolute pleasure.

Kristin Darnell Co-owner, Darnell & Co.

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Kristin wears a lavender

cashmere-and-silk

sleeveless top by

Brunello Cucinelli and

trousers in a wool-and-

silk blend by Gunex.

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Sean Connery on the set of the

1964 fi lm Woman of Straw, in

which he co-starred with Gina

Lollobrigida. In the fi lm, which

came out just after he made it

big as Bond, Connery plotted

to murder his wealthy uncle.

A rare villainous role for him,

it helped cement his sophisti-

cated, sexy image.

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

they’ll confirm that they find him irresistible. The man who

uttered the unforgettable line, “The name is Bond … James

Bond” (in 1962’s 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.

What’s Sean Connery’s 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 doubts—he called

Connery a “Glaswegian

truck driver”—so 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

clock—even to bed—to 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 brand’s ongoing

Core Values campaign.

In the end, it’s 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, Connery—Sir Sean since

2000—is 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 proof that clothes do make the man, and that urbanity can be acquired.

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

curves—both 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 LISSANDRELLO

The 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 coupé 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 today’s 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 feature—the trident studding the large concave grille—it arguably

stands as the automotive world’s most elegant emblem.

But looks aren’t 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 Maserati’s V8 engine. Turns out the same sexy snarl that gets


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the GranTurismo going also sends women’s 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 2009—joining 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, it’s 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 will—with-

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 owner’s choice of wood and leather.

MAR IA L I SSANDRELLO writes frequently about Italian automobiles,

food and culture.


Under way, there’s an immediate difference in feel: The steering is

tauter—the suspension, too—and 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 trims—wal-

nut, rosewood and wengé—polished

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:

| 0–60 MPH IN 4.8 SECONDS | TOP SPEED: 183 MPH

CLOSEST COMPETITORS:

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

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

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

tered like gemstones, with the mainland mountains as a backdrop, they’re 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, you’re 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

Korcula’s Old Town is surrounded by

thick stone walls, circa 14th century.

The landmark Cathedral Sveti Marko

is the island’s 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, you’ll 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 island’s successful defense against the Ottoman

navy in the Battle of Lepanto in 1571.

Now you’re 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. That’s 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, there’s nothing to document

that assertion. But after a few days here, you’ll 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 bishop’s 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 Korcula’s connection with Marco Polo, who supposedly

lived next door, each suite has been named after a stop on Marco Polo’s

Korcula has many small and

secluded coves for those seeking

privacy, as well as bigger, family-

friendly beaches. Above, the

gorgeous colors in Zitna Bay’s

water are the result of its sandy

sea fl oor. Right, an exterior view

of the 18th-century Lesic Dimitri

Palace. The town’s 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.


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 décor may be varied, all of the residences are elegant,

understated and delicately themed, their tone and taste reminiscent of

a Four Seasons property. There’s 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 21st–century 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 residence—a fi ne interim

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

The hotel’s restaurant also will open this summer, so breakfast is

served in your room. But the LD Bar—a wine bar on the seafront below

the hotel—already 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, it’s 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 hotel’s guides take you to local landmarks such

as the Korcula Museum and the 14th–century St. Peter’s Church. If you’re

lucky, you’ll 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

Dimitri’s vintage wooden sailing boat, Vipera. It’s 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. It’s 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

menus—often 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 Polo’s

Venetian roots.

EVERETT POTTER writes frequently about travel.

PLANNING YOUR TRIP

LESIC DIMITRI PALACE, KORCULA, CROATIA

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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.


Bridgett embodies the

season’s ease in a soft Melys

sleeveless linen cardigan,

Majestic Paris super-washed

tank top and Christopher Blue

white cotton jeans. Her suede

platform pump with cashmere

tie is by Brunello Cucinelli.

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Whether dressed up or casual, this season’s best looks make the most of a fl attering, neutral palette. The result:

styles that are as light and fresh as springtime

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P H O T O G R A P H Y BY DA N I E L S P R I N G S T O N

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Opposite, Anderson gives a

conservative look a new twist in a

Canali blue pinstripe suit, lavender

cotton Mastai Ferretti dress shirt,

Ermenegildo Zegna necktie and

Massimo Bizzocchi woven silk

pocket square. This page, Bridgett

dares to be demure in a cardinal,

white and smoke bouclé jacket

and skirt with smoke trim by

Anne Claire.

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This page, Bridgett is mad for plaid

in Luciano Barbera pants, worn with

a matte gray belt and handbag by

Orciani and a cotton tank top and car-

digan by Inhabit. Opposite, Anderson

sports a navy blue polo by Gran Sasso

with John Varvatos Star U.S.A. white

cotton pants, and keeps a Giorgio

Armani unlined, soft-construction linen

sportcoat at the ready.

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Casual confidence: This

page, Anderson wears

a summerweight wool

sportcoat in a stone gray

windowpane pattern with

coordinating silk necktie,

both by Ermenegildo

Zegna. His cotton dress

shirt, by Mastai Ferretti,

is paired with charcoal

trousers by Giorgio Armani,

a Martin Dingman belt and

split-toe bluchers by

Ferragamo. Opposite,

Bridgett can go anywhere

in a classic little black

dress and jacket in a light-

weight knit by Anne Claire.

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Opposite, Bridgett adds pops of color

to her flower-appliqué white cotton

dress by Walter Voulaz with a Jalda

alligator-embossed clutch and Gemma

Redux bracelet and earrings. This page,

Anderson is as cool as a Creamsicle in

a Giorgio Armani silk necktie and linen

pocket square, Taylor Richards & Conger

white linen shirt, enzyme-washed

orange linen sportcoat by Boglioli and

Brunello Cucinelli cotton jeans.

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Stone tones: Opposite,

Bridgett’s Anne Claire

cotton-and-viscose shift

works for day or night

when paired with an Inhabit

cotton-and-linen scarf. The

dress’s gold braid detailing

is echoed in an Aireheart

multi-chain necklace with

pearl stations. This page,

Anderson wears a Canali

suit, Ermenegildo Zegna

dress shirt, Kiton necktie,

and Massimo Bizzocchi silk

pocket square.

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Opposite, Anderson is all

business in a Z Zegna light gray

pinstripe suit, Taylor Richards

& Conger cotton dress shirt,

Nicky necktie and eyeglasses

by Eyebobs. This page, Bridgett

wears a silk charmeuse draw-

string dress by Gunex.

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Hair and makeup by

Anna Bernabe


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MARLON BRANDO TERRORIZED A SMALL TOWN—and made his bike the ultimate

symbol of rebellion—when he showed up on his 1950 Triumph Thunderbird in

the film The Wild One. Since that time, the Triumph motorcycle brand has had

its ups and downs in the marketplace. But it’s safe to say that, with the reintro-

duction of the Thunderbird this year, the cruiser has regained its iconic status.

Triumph put muscle in this model: Its water-cooled, 1600cc engine puts

out 85 horsepower and 108 foot-pounds of torque. Unique among cruisers, the

engine is a parallel-twin rather than the expected V-twin. And instead of a chain

drive, Triumph uses a belt drive—its first since 1922—to transfer all that torque

from the engine to the wheels. The rap on cruisers is that they don’t handle

well, but the T-Bird, voted Cruiser of the Year by Cycle World magazine, has

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And then there’s the matter of looks. British Triumph tapped American design-

er Tim Prentice to craft the appearance of the new T-Bird. The result of the three-

year project is a clean-lined bike—with long exhaust pipes and plenty of chrome, of

course—that highlights the uncluttered engine. The teardrop fuel tank, a defi ning

design detail of any cruiser, is especially fat, curvaceous and just plain beautiful.

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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 golf’s 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

known—to the extent that it’s been known at all—for

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 resort’s 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

magazine’s 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 Ireland’s seaside links, convincing international

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

all, boasts two of the world’s 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 Erne’s 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 cliché.

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 water’s 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 rousing—and

watery—closing 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, “it’s not a game of muscle necessarily; you

must plot your way around.”

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

stretches—one on the front nine, one on the back—that 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

didn’t 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 Erne’s 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 Erne’s 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 area’s frequent rain.

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

make them drain better and thus allow for year-round play.

The appeal of Lough Erne also extends well beyond the golf. The

resort offers a luxury experience that carries through to the accommoda-

tions: 120 tastefully appointed guest rooms. Visitors can stay in either a

country manor house or one of 25 full-service two- and three-bedroom

lakeside lodges, several of them designed with cylindrical walls and coni-

cal roofs to evoke an old dovecote on a neighboring property.

The dining, too, is fi rst-rate. Catalina, the resort’s most ambitious

restaurant, has been recognized nationally for its emphasis on local ingre-

dients and authentic Irish cuisine. The Blaney Bar, a more casual option,

offers a grazing menu and an exhaustive collection of Irish whiskeys.

Rounding out the amenities is a state-of-the-art Thai spa.

All of which has helped earn Lough Erne the Automobile Associa-

tion’s (AA) fi rst fi ve-star rating for a hotel in Northern Ireland.

What’s more, it would be an opportunity missed to visit the resort

and fail to explore the islands of Fermanagh. Devenish Island is home to

a hundred-foot-tall round tower believed to date back to the 12th century.

On White Island, treasures include quartzite carvings of tunic-clad church-

men, thought to have been made between 800 and 1000 A.D.

Just how much staying power Lough Erne will have remains to be

seen. But, like McIlroy, who last year notched his fi rst victory as a profes-

sional at age 19, the Faldo Championship Course and the encompassing

resort are each off to an impressive start.

Rock around the lough: clockwise from left, boasting year-round

playing conditions, Lough Erne also prides itself on signature

touches, such as the 101 Irish whiskeys at the Blaney Bar; the

595-yard 6th hole is a par fi ve; an aerial view of the resort.

In construction as well as maintenance, great care is taken to

preserve the environment and natural habitat of swans, red

squirrels and Irish hares. Below, far left, the resort’s “golf team”:

Andy Campbell, Director of Golf, Peter Smyth, Golf Operations

Manager, and Dave Peden, Golf Sales Manager.

PAUL ROGERS is a New York–based writer whose work has appeared in

numerous magazines. He is a former senior editor of Travel + Leisure Golf.

LOUGH ERNE GOLF RESORTEnniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

www.loughernegolfresort.com

THE FALDO COURSE Architect: Nick Faldo, 2009. Yardage: 7,167. Par: 72.

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Saint James Paris

TUCKED AWAY IN THE TRANQUIL, tony 16th

Arrondissement, the Saint James Paris has the

air of a London club and a name to match. That’s

no accident. The château-like hotel, built in 1892

as a residence for France’s best students, was

converted to a private club in the 1980s by Peter

de Savary, the English entrepreneur. This was part

of a string of Saint James Clubs worldwide, which

he later sold to finance the Carnegie Club at Skibo

Castle, Scotland.

The French family that bought the Saint

James Paris from de Savary continues to run it

as a private club and also as a luxury hotel. Its 48

guest rooms and suites were created by Andrée

Putman, the doyenne of French interior design.

When I stayed at the Saint James last Christmas,

my favorite room was the library bar, pictured at

left, where 8,000 volumes co-exist with a slightly

smaller selection of cognacs and whiskies.

Although it long ago passed from his owner-

ship, de Savary still calls the Saint James Paris

his favorite lodging in the world, which says a lot

about the special atmosphere of the place. It is

like a London club, a family-run Paris hotel and a

country estate rolled into one.

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Set back from the street, the Saint

James Paris looks more like a

château than a city lodging. Stately

rooms such as the library bar, above,

suggest a gentlemen’s club in London;

the hotel does in fact double as a

private club. Guest suites, top right,

were designed by Andrée Putman.

{ room key } | BY MARK DOWDEN

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{ malt }

GET YOUR IRISH UP

| BY M A R K D O W D E N

Beautifully balanced and complex beyond reason, Redbreast is proof that the best Irish

whiskey is among the best whiskey anywhere

ALTHOUGH THE IRISH ARE SAID to have invented whiskey,

their product gets little attention in a world of connoisseur-

ship that revolves around Scotch. It’s a pity—and surely

bound to change—because Irish whiskey is enjoying a

renaissance. Forget any preconceptions about Irish be-

ing best used to fl avor coffee. That’s a fi ne use for

Jameson, but it would be a waste to mix Red-

breast, Green Spot or Black Bush with any-

thing other than soft water.

The commercial history of Irish

whiskey follows a curious arc. In

the late 19th and early 20th centu-

ries, Irish outsold Scotch around the

globe. Then the industry was hit by

the double-whammy of Prohibition in

the United States and independence

from the United Kingdom. The break

from the U.K. meant that the far-

fl ung Empire market for Irish whiskey

dried up completely and swung over

to Scotch. Irish production crashed

and never recovered.

By the 1960s, only three distill-

eries remained in Ireland. They were

Jameson, Powers and Cork Distill-

ers, which banded for survival into

the Irish Distillers Group. In 1972,

Bushmills in Northern Ireland joined

the IDG. The members bought into

the strategy of making a product as

unlike Scotch as possible, and so

all Irish whiskey for a time was un-

peated, triple-distilled (Scotch is dis-

Redbreast is a “pure pot still” spirit, the most traditional style of Irish whiskey. Its

distinctive flavor profile is reminiscent of the best Speyside Scotch.

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tilled twice), smooth and, many Scotch lovers

would say, bland by comparison.

The IDG closed its three historic distilleries

and in 1975 opened the New Midleton Distillery

in County Cork. Thus there came to be a single

licensed distillery, albeit a massive one, in all of

the republic, plus Old Bushmills in the North.

Today the Midleton facility is owned by Pernod

Ricard (yes, the French control most Irish whis-

key), while Old Bushmills is owned by the other

global beverage giant, Diageo. A third player,

Cooley Distillery, opened in 1987—independent

and Irish-owned, by God! In addition to its plant

in County Louth, Cooley recently reopened the

Old Kilbeggan distillery, which had been shut-

tered for more than half a century.

This brings the number of Irish distilleries

to only four today—compare that to 90 in Scot-

land—but these four are producing an impres-

sive range of whiskey styles. The three main

categories are malt, single grain and pure pot

still, the latter a unique Irish style made from

a mash of malted and unmalted barley. Most

Irish brands are blends, and some combine

two or all three of these styles. Here’s an over-

view of the brandscape:

Midleton Distillery produces Jameson and

Jameson’s premium reserve range (of which

there are currently six expressions), Powers

and Midleton Very Rare, which is vintage-dat-

ed. These brands are all blends of pot still and

grain spirit. Also made at Midleton are Paddy

and Tullamore Dew, which add malt whiskey to

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MARK DOWDEN , a native of Kentucky who was educated at the

University of St. Andrews, is a fan of all whiskey.

TASTING NOTES

REDBREAST 12-YEAR-OLD IRISH WHISKEY

COLOR | Deep amber

NOSE | Spice cake, nuts, sherry, cream soda, meadow fl owers and grass, honey, cherries,

linseed oil, rye-like overtones.

PALATE | Silky mouthfeel, with tastes of ginger cake and treacle sponge, malt, butter, maple

syrup, a hint of cinnamon. It’s simultaneously redolent of a Vermont breakfast and a sticky

English dessert. Sweet but not cloying.

FINISH | Oily, spicy and long, with honey, sherry and licorice.

PRICE | $50

These pot stills at the sprawling Midleton Distillery

produce brands ranging from Jameson to Redbreast.

The old water wheel (right), which dates to 1825

and once provided the power for all distillery opera-

tions, is still turning today. The map below shows the

four extant distilleries in all of Ireland.

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the blend, and two pure pot still whiskies, Redbreast 12-year-

old and Green Spot.

Old Bushmills produces triple-distilled malts

under the Bushmills brand (including Black

Bush, which is blended with Midleton

grain whiskey and has a sherried fi nish)

and post-1994 vintages of Knappogue

Castle single malt.

The leading brand from Cooley,

which specializes in reviving old

styles and marks, is Connemara, a

peated single malt that seems un-

Gaelic but in truth harks back to the

golden age of Irish whiskey. Cooley

also makes the superb Tyrconnell

unpeated single malt; Kilbeggan,

a blend; and Greenore, the only

Irish single grain whiskey.

Not long ago, I uncorked

a bottle of Redbreast, the pure

pot still spirit frequently cited

as Ireland’s best. Pure pot still

as a style has a characteristically

oily mouthfeel and a distinctive

fl avor profi le. There’s no mistaking

Redbreast for an American whiskey,

although it is plenty sweet. You might well

peg it for a Speyside Scotch, given the fruit and fl oral notes.

Displaying tremendous complexity on the nose and palate, this whiskey

requires some quiet time (in my case, by the fi reside during a snowstorm)

for one to plumb the developing aromas and tastes.

There is ripe fruit on the nose, some sherry and vanilla, and a resin-

ous, linseed-like tang. I also found a pleasing note of rye spice, although

no rye is used in the mash. Redbreast is positively fat on the tongue. Roll

it around the mouth, and all kinds of fl avors

come welling up—malt, ginger, toffee, even

cinnamon. The fi nish is long and oily,

with a faint licorice tail.

All of this mouth drama comes

as an exceptional value. If you

drink much single-malt Scotch,

you may have noticed that prices

have shot skyward in the past

two years, fi nancial crisis be

damned. Redbreast 12-year-old,

by comparison, is a great deal at

about $50 per bottle. (I should add

that the same is true of some of the

best bourbons.)

Does it get any better? Well,

yes: Redbreast 15-year-old is com-

ing. This older expression, which

was only released once, in very

limited quantities, in Europe, will be

available in the United States this fall.

Meantime, fi nd yourself a bottle

of the 12-year-old and raise a glass to

County Cork’s pure pot still perfectionists.

As they say over there, “Up Cork!”

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Dos and don’ts for the well-dressed man

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Don’tsDon’t wear clothes that you fi nd uncomfortable.

Don’t experiment with dress in important business situations.

Don’t wear a matched set of necktie and pocket square. A little variation in color or pattern is key.

Don’t wear a short-sleeved shirt with a suit jacket or sportcoat.

Don’t wear a button-down collar with a double-breasted jacket.

Don’t wear penny loafers with a business suit.

Don’t let your t-shirt peek out from an open shirt collar.

Don’t remove your jacket when you’re wearing a necktie.

Don’t wear the same cologne as everyone else. Distinguish yourself with a unique scent,

such as John Varvatos Artisan.

Don’t neglect your casual wardrobeand risk being mistaken for a hobo.

Don’t rent a tuxedo. You should own one—or more—of your own.

Don’t mix grosgrain and satin facings on your tuxedo and accessories.

Stick to one style of silk.

Don’t wear a black stud set with white tie and tails.

Don’t wear black shoes with seersucker.

Don’t wear your sunglasses on top of your head. If you need to remove

your glasses, hold them in your hand.

DosDo keep your suit jacket buttoned when standing or walking.

Do make sure your socks are high enough to keep your shins covered when you cross your legs. No fl ashes of bare skin, please (unless you are sockless).

Do wear brown shoes (in calfskin, cordovan, alligator, peccary or even suede) with a gray or navy suit.

Do for a change, wear monk-strap shoes or low, formal boots with a suit.

Do match the color of your belt and shoes.

Do wear a pocket square with your suit or sportcoat, whether or not you’re wearing a tie.

Do wear a printed shirt, either alone or with a sportcoat or suit, for an up-to-date, sporty look.

Do wear colored or patterned socks with a suit (but watch out for pattern confl ict).

Do carry both a credit card case and money clip if necessary to avoid carrying an overstuffed, hold-everything wallet.

Do wear a linen, cotton or silk pocket square with a tuxedo.

Do have your hair trimmed subtly and often.

Do wear a boldly patterned necktie with a dark suit.

Do wear a white dinner jacket to a summer black-tie affair.

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