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More hours of light, more sunshine to warm us—slowly but surely, spring, that wonderful season, is coming. Spring represents newness, and you’ll find plenty of it here at Andrisen Morton. We’ve assembled a stellar spring/summer collection of tailored clothing, sportswear, footwear, accessories and furnishings that reflects Colorado’s unique take on style, and yours.

We’re entering this new sartorial season with a little extra bounce in our step. Because in looking back at 2012, we discovered our holiday selling season was the biggest ever! With 35 holiday seasons under our belts, that’s really quite an accomplishment. Words cannot adequately express our appreciation, but when you stop in the store, we’ll sure give it a try.

So welcome back spring. And allow us the pleasure of welcoming you once again.

Warmest regards,

Dave & Craig

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FEATURES 2 Welcome Letter8 John Lynch: Developing Young

Leaders, Enriching Lives 10 Larry Mueller: Six-Star Luxury,

Seven-Star Guy12 Interview: Joe Beardemphl18 Road Trip: Robert Talbott52 Music: Rodgers & Hammerstein

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FASHION16 First Person: Turning Back Time 22 Profile: Hamilton Shirts26 Books: A Sprig of Ivy28 Style: Color Cues30 6 New Rules for Business Casual38 26 Shades of Blue

DEPARTMENTS6 Ask Craig & Lindsay 14 As I See It24 Man of Style: Philippe Cousteau44 World Scene48 Travel: A Grape Night’s Sleep54 Spirits: Bespoke Booze56 At Your Service

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Every January, we attend the men’s fashion market in New York City for 7 to 10 days. It sounds exciting, right? And it is. But not in ways most people think. In reality, when we’re “at market,” we work hard to determine whose merchandise to offer during the upcoming season.

As it’s not all held in one conven-tion center or merchandise mart, our typical day is 12 to 14 hours or more of schlepping all over the city. We visit all the brands’ “trade” showrooms to review their latest collections, touch the fabric, take lots of pictures and notes, attend meetings, figure and refigure our budgets, discuss what we’ve seen, and if we’re lucky, maybe enjoy a late business dinner with one of our signature brands or Forum col-leagues. Then we collapse and do it again the next day. It’s a brutal schedule, but when you love the clothing business like we do, it real-ly is quite invigorating.

Now, some smaller brands don’t have showroom homes in New York, so

we see their lines at trade show events like MRket, ENK or Project. These events are typically held in large halls or convention facilities, which makes it far more convenient to see everyone, but it’s no less work. Large brands also exhibit at these events.

The process of assem-bling each season’s collection for the store is arduous. With so many brands to visit, so many collections to review, and hundreds and hun-dreds of swatches of material to consider, it is overwhelming at times. But exciting!

In a way, the buying process is an extension of our customer service. We know our customers: what they want, their taste, what they’d look good in and so on. That’s the beauty of being a specialty store. We can do special things for customers. So when we’re looking at a particular line or item, we’re actually thinking of customers who we know would love it. This helps shape our buying decisions and the collections we put together for each season.

In this season’s column, we’re going to dispel all those myths that attending the men’s fashion market in New York City is all swanky parties, fashion shows, Champagne and clubbing. We wish! Here’s the real, not-so-glamorous story.

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One of the most difficult things is buying nine months in advance. A lot of things can change economi-cally in nine months, and we saw it in ’08 and ’09. It’s a big risk because when you order it, you own it. Plus, our budgets must be set that far in advance. People don’t realize how much time we spend putting togeth-er spreadsheets, re-working the numbers, cutting this, adding that—it’s a lot of math and collaboration. And yet, so much of our success depends on the intuition that only comes with over three decades of experience.

As hard as we work when we’re in New York, the real work begins when we return to Denver. Because for the most part, we don’t actually order the clothing while we’re in New York. We bring all the pictures and notes we’ve taken back to Denver, then sit down with Dave and the rest of the staff to get all their input. Only then do we make our decisions and create Andrisen Morton’s collection edited from all the merchandise we’ve seen.

Even with all our experience, preparation and hard work, we “miss” sometimes. Maybe we bought too many of some items, or the wrong color or pattern. But if we were perfect in how and what we bought for the store, we wouldn’t need to have sales. It’s the harsh reality of the clothing business.

Another important consideration beyond buying the right merchandise is making sure it’s delivered so that new product is always arriving at the store. The store looks fresh and the sales team loves selling new items far more than something they’ve seen

every day. For the most part, we get new arrivals in the store on a monthly basis. There’s an old saying in the business: “Fresh Sells First.”

Up until 15 years ago, you’d go to market once, buy for the season and be done. So twice a year and that was that. Today, we buy four to six times a year and manage inventory on a daily basis. We constantly eval-uate our inventory levels to deter-mine what’s selling, and what’s not. This is especially important on the sportswear side of the business.

Our relationships with vendors are just as important as our relationships with our cus-tomers. For example, we never sell our customers for the sake of sell-ing. Otherwise, customers wouldn’t remain customers very long. The same is true with our vendors. Sure they want us to purchase as much as possible, but they know that as a specialty store, we’re more about quality than quantity. If we’re not

successful selling their merchan-dise, then we can’t buy more. We sit down together, review what we bought and how well it sold, and work together to be successful in the upcoming season.

We are very fortunate to have great partnerships with our vendors and consider them friends. This is perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of being at market—going out with our friends to relax after a very long day.

When all is said and done, attend-ing the men’s market is an exhilarat-ing experience as we work to bring our customers a thoughtful collec-tion of the best of the best in mens-wear. It’s a grueling week or so, made more enjoyable by seeing our friends and industry colleagues.

And if you find out who’s throwing the swanky parties, please let us know!


JOHN LYNCH: DEVELOPING YOUNG LEADERS, ENRICHING LIVES

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W hen John Lynch joined the Denver Broncos in 2004, he was already known as one of the best strong safeties to ever play pro football. A Super Bowl champion with the

Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a five-time Pro Bowler (plus four more with the Broncos) and four-time All-Pro, John’s hard work, intel-ligence, humility and ferocious hits were legendary. In fact, NFL Films featured him as one of the “Top Ten Most Feared Tacklers” in NFL history, alongside Dick Butkus, Lawrence Taylor, Jack Tatum, Ronnie Lott and Jack Lambert.

What most people in Denver didn’t know about was John’s long-standing commitment to helping others.

“Both [my wife] Linda and I were raised by families who believed that giving back, philanthropy and giving of yourself wasn’t just a nice thing to do,” he reveals, “it was a responsibility.” After being drafted in the third round by Tampa Bay, he and Linda began supporting local Tampa charities. Once he signed a long-term contract with the Bucs, the couple wanted to make an even bigger impact, and the John Lynch Foundation (JLF) was born.

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Giving more, doing more.Founded in 2000, the JLF’s mission is to instill in young people the qualities they need to become leaders in their communities. Through its various programs like Salute the Stars, they provide education and athletic-based incentives for young children, create recognition and rewards for student-athletes, fund scholarships for high school student-athletes who excel in their commu-nities, their sports and in the classroom, and offer ways to keep coaches and teachers motivated.

“Because Linda and I were student-athletes (she was a top tennis player at Southern Cal), we realized many of the life lessons we learned—teamwork, self-esteem, time management, responsibility and determination—are lessons all young people can use to reach any goal.”

John also shared the family’s involvement in support-ing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. John grew up in a Boys & Girls Club and is a big believer in what the organization stands for and what it does for kids. Among other things, the Lynches throw a holiday party for some

of the neediest Boys & Girls Clubs members as well as kids with a parent deployed in the military. “We see a play — this season it was Irving Berlin’s White Christmas — go out to a nice dinner, and then make their Christmas wish-list come true. To see the smiles on their faces is pretty special.”

John meets Craig. Friendship ensues. John knew only one person in Denver when he was signed by the Broncos: fellow Stanford alum John Elway. Plus both were two-sport stars at the university in baseball and football, and had had the same high school football coach. “John Elway was real kind when I got to

Denver and reached out to me,” recalls John. “And when you hang around with Elway, you’re bound to meet his buddy Craig Andrisen.” The two quickly hit it off.

As the friendship grew, John enlisted Craig to be a JLF board member and says he “may be the most active board member we have” in terms of filling tables, raising funds and so on. Craig also serves as the auctioneer for the Foundation’s annual Salute the Stars VIP benefit dinner. “Most importantly,” says John, “Craig has become a great friend of the family, has a tremendous sense of humor and behind all that, has a tremendous heart.”

Beyond their personal friendship, Craig and the store play a small but crucial role in John’s second career as an NFL commentator on Fox Sports. While John is a man with personal style, he readily admits mixing and match-ing outfits to wear on TV each weekend is a challenge. So we put together a “look book” that includes all the clothing he’s purchased at Andrisen Morton to help him make the right choices. A quick glance and he knows which shirts go with which ties go with which slacks with which sportcoats, suits and shoes. And truth be told, we do the same for many of our customers.

We’re proud to call John and Linda Lynch friends and prouder still to help support the wonderful work of the John Lynch Foundation.

If you’d like to get involved or learn more, visit JohnLynchFoundation.org or call 1-866-JLF-4747. Tell ’em Craig sent you!

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FORUM: How did the idea of Cuvée Ventures come to you?LM: The Cuvée concept is based on answering a very simple question: Can you make money from an invest-ment that also has an incredible life-style component? I was looking not only for a return on investment, but on what I like to call a 'return on life.' The answer was Cuvée.

FORUM: Why do you think Cuvée is so successful? LM: Unlike the destination club model, where you pay for member-ship but own nothing, Cuvée inves-tors own the underlying real estate through a private equity fund. They

get 30 days of use per year at no cost, a choice of top destinations, and make a return, too.

For instance, we sold our first NYC property, 15 Central Park West, and realized an 82% profit. All proceeds went to the investors. And now, they enjoy a new Manhattan penthouse in West Chelsea.

When not in use, the properties are rented through Cuvée Escapes to celebrities, business executives, rock stars and sports figures like Tiger Woods, Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz—people who have no issue spending $8 to $12k a night. This defrays the costs required to main-tain such sophisticated properties.

A conversation with Larry Mueller

As founder/CEO of Cuvée Ventures and its sister

company, Cuvée Escapes, Larry Mueller is no stranger to

success. A former high-level IBM executive and Silicon

Valley CEO who took several tech companies public, Larry’s career successes have afforded

him opportunities few will ever experience.

Soft-spoken, yet with passion in his voice, Larry recently

talked with Andrisen Morton Forum about his company, his

life and his dedication to giving back to the community.

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FORUM: Describe the experience of a Cuvée vacation.LM: First of all, these are six-star properties with six-star services. And the locations are, without exception, breathtaking. Guests experience a true sense of arrival, as we welcome them with Champagne and hors d’oeuvres. Or perhaps it’s martinis in Manhattan, or mai tais in Hawaii! We have seen guests become visibly moved when they cross the threshold to Cuvée.

Each family is assigned a personal concierge who does extensive pre-arrival planning. We know our guests’ likes, dislikes, wants and needs for their visit, and we fulfill them. A Cuvée vacation experience is unlike any other.

FORUM: How did you get involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver?LM: I was looking to be more involved in the community and Craig Andrisen introduced me to BGCMD CEO John Arigoni. I spent a lot of time talking with John, visiting clubs, and saw the profound positive impact they have on Denver’s disadvantaged youth. I wanted to be part of it.

FORUM: And it prompted you to create a big fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver: Flight to Luxury. LM: Yes. Last year’s event raised near-ly $500,000 for the organization and we want to raise $1 million this year. By the way, the 4th annual Flight to Luxury Hangar Charity Event will be held on Friday, September 20, 2013. Mark your calendars!

FORUM: Anything you’d like to add about your relationship with Craig and the store? LM: Craig and I are good friends. We are both small town boys from the upper Midwest raised with simi-lar core values. We also love golf and travel. And, he stepped right up to support Flight to Luxury. And, the store stepped up to support Flight to Luxury as a fashion show sponsor.

The way Craig, Dave and all the folks at the store take such interest in and care of their customers paral-lels the Cuvée approach. The simi-larities between the two organiza-tions are striking.

FORUM: And finally, any travel advice for those of us who are not Cuvée investors? LM: Don’t make travel decisions based on what you see on the internet. The photos, the reviews, all of it should be ignored, as much of it is false. Always try to get personal recommendations from people you know and trust. Tap into your net-works of friends, family, colleagues and business associates.

Cuvée has locations in Vail,

Aspen, Beaver Creek, Napa Valley,

Tuscany, Manhattan, St. Barth's,

Los Cabos, Hawaii and the Bahamas.

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As close to a Colorado native as one can get (without actually being born here), Joe was an infant when his family moved to Colorado Springs. Growing up, Joe envisioned becoming a politician. He started

in retail management right after high school, spending many years at Kinney Shoes, Edison Brothers and then Larry’s Shoes in

Cherry Creek. He joined Andrisen Morton in 1999 running the men’s shoe department, then moved to our women’s store until 2009.

Since then, he’s worked at Macy’s and Jos. A. Bank, but came home to Andrisen Morton in the summer of 2012 as our shipping and logistics expert. And we’re so glad to have him back!

CELEBRITY LOOK-ALIKE: Denis Leary

HOBBY: A single dad, Joe’s “hobby” is spending all his time with his 11-year-old son

FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Seattle, and he’s making plans to visit Costa Rica

KNOWN FOR MAKING: Spicy, chunky Italian meat sauce from scratch, and for grilling

WHY ANDRISEN MORTON IS SPECIAL: “Everybody gives their all to provide the ultimate customer service. The idea of being a family extends not only to the employees, but also to our customers.”

More than bringing the world’s finest men’s clothing to Denver, Andrisen Morton is known for above-and-beyond personal service that transforms customers into friends. One of those working behind the scenes to ensure this happens is Joe Beardemphl.

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Dressing the American male has changed dramatically since we opened 34 years ago. Back in the day, when a guy wanted to make a good impression, he wore a suit, shirt, tie, polished shoes. Easy. The next step was a navy blazer, white button-down shirt, repp tie and gray pants. Sportswear was essentially khaki pants, a Lacoste shirt and penny loafers.

Today, there’s still very high-quality tailored clothing, sportcoats, blazers and slacks. But now there’s the whole world of denim, 5-pocket pants and related sportswear. Plus, designers like Brunello Cucinelli are almost reinventing sport and casual wear. So it’s easier for a guy to choose to dress well today, because there are so many more options. Which makes it more complicated; guys don’t do well with too many choices. That’s where we come in.

Exceptional is a choice. Average is easy.

Even if you’re just out at a sports bar watching the game with bud-dies, you can choose not to wear a cruddy pair of jeans and worn T-shirt. Choosing to wear AG denim and a cool Agave shirt says you care about the way you look.

Men are funny. Although they

don’t want to admit to being con-cerned about how they dress, many are. Those that aren’t, should be. It’s important. A well-dressed man feels better about himself than a guy who just goes for average.

How you look is the first message you send to colleagues, clients, even your family and friends every day. We’re not saying a guy needs the best, most current “fashion” to pull this off. It just so happens that we sell reasonably classic, high-quality clothing a guy can look good wearing over time.

Dressing well shows respect.

It was really visionaries like Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, Ermenegildo Zegna and other designers who expanded menswear options into lifestyle choices. They made it cool to care about your appearance.

How you dress in a given situa-tion—sports bar, client’s office, out with your wife, the golf course, even at the grocery store—expresses who you are on that given day. Just dress for the situation. There’s no rule against looking good at the grocery store.

Final thought: never ever apologize for being “over-dressed.”

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“Wait ’til you hit 35! I used to look like you, but turn 35and it’s all downhill…’’

In my 20s, I received this warning, time and again, froma bevy of men (usually those wearing large-size pleatedtrousers). I’d laugh at such an admonition from theseuncool middle-aged guys: Who were they to imply I’dautomatically fall victim to a similar metabolic demise?I’d been slim my whole life, after all. But then I neared 35.

My job became stressful and my body tired from dailyworkouts. I allowed myself the occasional “luxuries” ofskipping the gym, eating fast food and splurging oncaramel mocha lattes. Unfortunately, these occasionalluxuries soon became the norm: on my 35th birthday, Irealized that I looked... well, 35! My hair was thinner, mybody thicker. Once-comfortable pants were now depress-ingly tight, so I exchanged them for boring slacks withmore “room in the leg.” T-shirts suddenly made me looklike an unemployed boy band member, so I switched toplain woven button-downs. I wore vertical stripes. I wentthrough a sweater-vest phase. And as I looked in the mir-

ror, I heard a resounding chorus of I told you so’s. Something had to change. Like a svelte phoenix, I

resolved to rise from the greasy-fried ashes and return tomy former glory! (Cue ’80s movie montage—minus thecheesy soundtrack.) I traded my beloved lattes for regularcoffee, no sugar. I said goodbye to fast food. I began agrueling workout routine crafted by my best friend’sboyfriend—an annoyingly perfect-looking specimen whoI’m convinced is the guy whose head you don’t see onexercise infomercials. I grew out my hair, and had it pro-fessionally trimmed. Finally, I changed my wardrobe, dis-carding the lifeless shirts and full-legged trousers andreplacing them with slim-fit, flat-front pants and tasteful-ly patterned, tailored shirts in fine fabrics. The piece deresistance: I purchased a perfectly fitting black cashmereV-neck that I fell in love with, despite the price tag.…

It was that sweater I was wearing with a pair of sleekgray pants and a modern black-faced watch when Irecently walked into a restaurant to meet my friends fordinner. This would be the test. Would anyone notice? Iinhaled, opened the door and turned the corner....

“Wow: look at you!” “Love the sweater!” “David, um...you look great!” Success! I noticed a few females in myparty whisper to each other. My buddy Matt said, “Dude,you look great,” in the casual tone men use to give eachother compliments. Another friend’s son nodded at meapprovingly. He’s in his 20s and in great shape.

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few months after Bob Corliss came on asthe new CEO of the storied NorthernCalifornia shirt and tie company RobertTalbott, he had an idea: instead of book-ing dozens of flights around the countryto visit stores, he wanted to drive across

the country by motorcycle, stopping to introduce him-self to customers along the way.

Robb Talbott, who owns the company and theTalbott Vineyards, was game. Talbott and Corliss hadbonded early on over their love of cars and bikes.“We’re both gearheads,” recalls Corliss. “I’ve ridden amotorcycle my whole life, as has Robb. I said, ‘Let’spursue our passion and go visit our customers on

motorcycles!’”They may not have realized what they were getting

into. In the end, the journey was split into six partsover 12 months, covering 13,500 miles across 30states, with stops at nearly 50 menswear stores.

The bikes they chose for the job were BMW R1150GS Adventures—the same machines Ewan MacGregorand Charley Boorman rode on their London to NewYork trip documented in the series Long Way Round.

“They’re absolutely incredible machines. I can beaccused of being more enthusiastic about the bikesthan the menswear business sometimes,” Corlissadmits. “But it leaves a real impression with the cus-tomers. The reactions from retailers have been any-

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Right: Dave Morton, Robb Talbott and CraigAndrisen pose inside the store.

where from, ‘You’ve got to be kidding me—youguys must be crazy,’ to ‘That’s really cool! Can wecome with you?’”

His advice for those who want to attempt such atrip: “Make sure your insurance is paid up and bereally, really careful. It’s not so much you—it’s theguy on his cell phone you have to worry about.”

In the end, there were no accidents (aside fromthe occasional tip-over in a parking lot) and, mirac-ulously, no speeding tickets. “I was fortunateenough to meet two very friendly officers inArizona and one in North Carolina… but I got out ofboth tickets,” Corliss grins.

Would he ever do it again? “No time soon!” helaughs. “But we’re really glad we did it. Robb and Iboth knew we needed to reconnect with the cus-tomers. I tell you, when I show up at your doorstepand I stink, I’m wet, tired and hungry, I’m going tomake an impression! But people couldn’t have beenmore open and welcoming.”

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When fourth-generation shirt makers David and KellyHamilton decided to extend the reach of their family’scustom shirts outside their Houston-based store, thesiblings knew they would have to keep a close eye ontheir distribution. “In our experience, [the product is]only as good as the salesperson on the floor. So wewanted to limit ourselves to only the best specialtystores in the country who know their products andtheir customers as well as we know ours,” says David.Hence, Hamilton’s signature shirts can only be foundin fewer than 30 of the top retailers nationwide.

Indeed, each Hamilton shirt—whether custom,made-to-measure or a product of the firm’s relativelynew Hamilton 188 ready-made collection—is a care-fully constructed work of art made from the finestItalian and Swiss fabrics (more than 500 varieties instock and an additional 700 on demand). They arehand-cut and hand-crafted entirely in America. Unlikeother shirt makers, nearly 80 percent of the 130-year-old Hamilton brand’s operation is still dedicated tothe lost art of bespoke, made-to-order shirt making, aprocess that allows the customer to choose his ownfabric, cut, button, collar and cuff style, among othersartorial details. Moreover, the firm still cuts its shirtsfrom a customer’s own signature paper pattern andproduces a prototype garment to allow for alterationsand client approval before completing every order.

What’s most unique about the Hamilton experience

is that the client never feels over-whelmed by the myriad options.“It’s like a menu in a restaurant,”says David. “There are infiniteoptions, but we don’t present it thatway. We think it’s best to make sug-gestions, so the client still controlsevery design aspect but without the bur-den of making every decision.”

Hamilton might be unknown to most who’ve neverventured inside the company’s original Texas shop,but the brand actually has deep roots. It began in 1883(hence the signature on its ready-made shirts) whenbrothers Edward and J. Brooke established HamiltonBrothers as a clothier producing everything from cus-tom-made suits to hats. Shirts became the family’sprimary focus after World War II, and over the yearsthe business passed from generation to generation.

Under Kelly and David’s stewardship, which beganin 2006, the label has expanded nationally and intro-duced a new collection of softly styled sport shirtswith a slightly slimmer fit to reach a younger demo-graphic. “The softer collar gives it a more contempo-rary feel, and the tail is shorter so it can be worn in orout. But we still use the highest quality fabrics thatappeal to a more classic customer,” says David.

Shirts range in price from roughly $225 (ready-made) to $325 (full bespoke).

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A WORLD OF DIFFERENCEPHILIPPE COUSTEAU MAKES ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LOOKGOOD. BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON

When Philippe Cousteau was a boy, he wanted to be afireman. Then, on his 16th birthday, his mother andsisters gave him a present: a research trip to PapuaNew Guinea. Since then he’s been traveling the world,from enduring the cold of Antarctica to providinghumanitarian aid in war-torn Sarajevo.

A self-described “explorer, social entrepreneur andenvironmental advocate,” Philippe Cousteau is the 32-year-old son of Jan and Philippe Cousteau Sr. He isalso, of course, the grandson of legendary CaptainJacques-Yves Cousteau. “My grandfather taught meto always innovate... always question,” he says. “Eachof us has the responsibility to make the world a betterplace.”

Cousteau takes this responsibility very seriously.For him, exploring the connections between humansand the environment is as important as exploringnature itself. He is co-founder of Azure Worldwide, astrategic environmental design, development andmarketing company. Along with green site design andplanning, eco-tourism and new media, they’re usinginteractive gaming “to help people understand howtheir actions impact the environment.” Cousteau isalso a special correspondent for CNN International,hosting the Going Green series and reporting on envi-ronmental and humanitarian issues. He serves on theboards of directors of The Ocean Conservancy, theMarine Conservation Biology Institute, the NationalEnvironmental Education Foundation and theNational Council of the World Wildlife Fund. He has

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also testified to Congress on ocean managementand off-shore drilling.

In addition, Cousteau is president of EarthEchoInternational, a non-profit organization he foundedwith his sister and mother, whose mission is toencourage youth to take action that restores andprotects our water planet. “My grandfather was awonderful storyteller and communicator,” Cousteaureveals. “He believed you could change societythrough kids.” Following this philoso-phy, EarthEcho combines edu-cation, balanced advocacyand a commitment toaction, providing pro-grams and tools forstudents to undertakelocal projects to helpthe environment. It alsoincludes training in citi-zen journalism, workshopsthat teach young people howto write and tell stories about theenvironment and the world they live in. “If they canlearn [how to write], their words have meaning.They have power,” he emphasizes. Cousteau is theco-author, with Cathryn Berger Kaye M.A., of GoingBlue: A Teen Guide to Saving the Oceans, Lakes,Rivers, & Wetlands (Free Spirit Publishing, 2010)and Make A Splash!: A Kid’s Guide to ProtectingOur Oceans, Lakes, Rivers, & Wetlands. “We’ve seenfirsthand the passion young people have for theenvironment. EarthEcho’s focus is to empoweryouth to make a difference…. Adults often tell methey now recycle because their kids insist on it.”

xtending his social and environmentalwork to the financial realm, Cousteau haspartnered with AdvisorShares Investmentsto launch the Global Echo ExchangeTraded Fund on the New York StockExchange (NYSE: GIVE), as well as to formthe GlobalECHO Foundation, a 501 (c)(3)

for which he serves as co-founder and chairman.“The GlobalECHO Foundation is dedicated to sup-porting projects and organizations that have thepower to transform communities and inspire posi-tive change well beyond their geographic bound-aries,” he explains.

Despite the seriousness of his business, Cousteau

has a charming sense of humor. His personalstyle is both classic and delightfully unique. In

a dress shirt (no tie), a vest and jeans (with ajacket draped over his suitcase), he also wears

two cords around his neck—one featuring a carvedcow horn from Zanzibar, the other a silver sharktooth—as well as numerous bracelets, including onemade of wooden beads from South Korea, another ofGuatemalan embroidery, and a silver one from hisfiancée.

Due to his busy schedule, which on any given daymight include taping a television segment during ajungle trek, then attending a fundraiser or making apersonal appearance, Cousteau has had to learnwhich clothes work for him in various settings. ForTV appearances in the wild, he chooses blue cottonshirts and khaki pants; he even has the pants tai-lored for a perfect fit.

For casual wear he likes jeans (which he lets hisfiancée pick out), and on dressier occasions, heprefers three-piece suits. (Recently Cousteau “isinto vests,” in part because they offer pockets for hislatest passion: pocket watches.)

The sense of adventure that has taken Cousteauall over the globe for his work is also reflected in hisprivate life. He even has a list of things he thinks he(and every man of style) should be able to do: fixthings around the house, ride a motorcycle, drive astick shift, tie a bow tie, choose the best wines andspirits, prepare good meals and barbeque. And whatdoes a man who travels 300 days a year do for vaca-tion? Cousteau smiles. “When work is swimmingwith great white sharks, a day off is sleeping in.”

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After touring a recent exhibit at TheMuseum at FIT called Ivy Style, which celebrated thefashion that evolved from the campuses of the IvyLeague schools—Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth,Harvard, Princeton, U-Penn and Yale—in the early partof the last century, I picked up the accompanying book(also called Ivy Style). In its preface, curator PatriciaMears states that despite the recent recession, apparelbrands have been under pressure to produce more col-lections, more garments per collection and to get intomore product categories. The trend doesn’t necessarilymean the items are better... just that there’s more ofthem. As a result of this overproduction, Mears writes,“I wanted objects that were well made, with real pur-pose.” She found that designers and other fashioncognoscenti were all returning to the Ivy heritage for“a look that transcends and endures….”

In fact, she goes on to differentiate “preppy”from “Ivy” and to show that much of what wetake for granted as conservative, classicdressing was, at the time, anti-establish-ment and revolutionary.

Mears shows that “no other universitydefined Ivy Style as fervently and asbeautifully as Princeton in the 1920sand 1930s.” Due in part to its somewhatisolated location, sportswear—clothesliterally worn to play sports—became“around-the-clock attire.” Clothes that

we might describe as classic or even stuffy, like tweedsuits or white bucks, actually evolved from golf andtennis attire of the time. “Princetonians were alsocredited with introducing the sport jacket,” appropri-ating Norfolk hunting jackets by updating the con-struction and wearing them with unmatched trousers.

The relaxed style was then broadcast to the world bythe most closely watched celebrity of the day, PrinceEdward of York (the Duke of Windsor). Eschewing theformality of court dress that his great-grandmother,Queen Victoria, would have demanded, the Princebecame fascinated with this sportive style and elevatedit to a whole new level (the subject of an essay in thebook by Dr. Peter McNeil, a professor of design historyat the University of Technology, Sydney). Particularlyafter abdicating the throne of England, he popularizedwearing relaxed, informal clothes in public settings,including short-sleeved knits, bright colors and tar-tans... clothing we see today even in office settings.

The Ivy Style exhibit bravely showed how mod-ern brands have been influenced by the move-

ment, from Michael Bastian’s trim, preppylooks to Thom Browne’s cutting-edgeparodies and, of course, Ralph Lauren’sentire oeuvre. But perhaps to get thebest look at the future of men’s fashion,we should return to the college cam-pus. Maybe one day we’ll all be wearingcompression-fit T-shirts and drawstringsweatpants to work. On the other hand,

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To get out of a lackluster neutral zone, a few tips:Determine your best colors and wear them near your

face. You’ll have a healthy glow. Your eyes will be brighter,your teeth whiter, you’ll look more alert. Knowing yourpersonal color palette will prevent costly mistakes (likebuying clothes that just end up hanging in your closet). Aprofessional color analysis is the best option, but you canalso do it yourself. Under natural lighting, hold a fabric upto your face, alternating between cool, blue-based tones(blue-reds, true blues, black, white) with warm, yellow-based shades (yellows, oranges, beiges). It should be obvi-ous: either cool or warm colors will be more flattering.(FYI, the vast majority of American men look best in coolshades; hence white or light blue dress shirts rather thanbeige, and gray or navy suits rather than brown.)

Accessorize! If some of your favorite clothes are in the

‘wrong’ color, add a scarf or sweater in the right shade.Eyeglasses, hotter than ever, are a great way to bring ‘cor-rect’ color to your face. Men should consider adding colorwith great ties, scarves, socks, belts, shoes (andshoelaces!), or other mood-elevating accessories.

This season’s essential buy: five-pocket pants orjeans in bold color. The good news: just pick a shade youlove! It’s okay to wear a wrong color away from your face;just make sure the top is in your right color! But remember:color blocking that cuts the body in half looks best on tall,thin model types, which most of us are not.

While skin tone is the most important factor in find-ing your best colors, make-up and hair color matter.Fortunately for the men out there: most guys look greatwith gray hair, as long as it’s the right shade of gray. See aprofessional colorist and go from drab to dynamic.

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SPRING 2013 FASHION SIZZLESWITH BOLD HUES. HERE’S HOW TOWEAR THEM. BY LENORE RICH

COLOR CUES

Ronny Dutra, dance instructor at Dance With Me studios in Stamford,Connecticut, confirms that color evokes mood. “People need visual cues toreinforce feelings and create a state of mind. For example, the ArgentineTango, a passionate dance, evokes feelings of fury, mystery and attitude. I weara red tie and my dance partner wears red lipstick and strong eye makeup,enhancing the intense facial expression inherent in this dance. Although thequintessential black or red tango dress may seem cliché, it’s totally relevant.Latin dances—caliente and spicy—scream for reds, yellows, oranges andsparkle. But a graceful elegant waltz begs for soft blues and pastels to set thescene—picture a fairy tale Princess gliding across the dance floor...”

The Color-Mood Connection

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You heard it here first: CasualFridays are becoming less casual,even on Fridays, even in the summer!The new Business Casual is just as relaxed butnowhere near as sloppy. Clothes that fit. Colors that

flatter. Luxury fabrics that beg to be touched.(Well, maybe not in the office…) Score points

with the boss, with the women, with yourmother… Look better, feel better, performbetter. Here, in the pages to follow, the newrules for Business Casual.

PERFORMANCEENHANCING

NEWRULES FORBUSINESSCASUAL

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Rule1JEANS IN THE OFFICE: Unless you’re meetingwith formal clients, jeansare okay. Just make sureyou’re wearing perfectlyfitted premium denim inan even-tone dark wash.Paired with a sportcoat, acardigan, or even a shirtand tie, dressed-up denimis fine with us. (Just ditchthe big baggy stuff andwear great shoes!)


Rule2A SPORTCOAT IS ALWAYS APPROPRIATE! Why not try a modern unconstructedversion, (unlined, minus the padding)worn with a lightweight knit top orshirt and tie. (Bows are back, especiallyfor young guys!) Note too the five-pocket pants in non-denim fabrics. Fitis key!


Rule3INVEST IN A GREATSPRING JACKET!Since you don’tneed a wholewardrobe ofthem, picksomething reallyspecial. (Suede inthe spring is veryItalian!)


Rule4FOCUS ON ACCESSORIES. Cool socks: check! Perfectwatch? Essential. Bracelet?Adds personality. A greatbag or backpack? Ofcourse! And don’t overlookyour belt and wallet. Makesure they convey theimpression you want tomake.


BEST FOOT FORWARD.Women know, and guysare learning: it’s all aboutthe shoes! For spring2013, we love lace-ups insoft leather or suede;have fun with color!

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Rule6IMPORTANT: IT’S OKAYTO LOOK LIKE THE BOSS! You’ll never bedenied anopportunity becauseyou look tooprofessional. On theother hand, clothesthat work for the gymor backyard couldvery well hold youback. As the sayinggoes: Dress for thejob you want, not theone you’ve got…

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This spring, the world’s most universally beloved color — and the color that somehow magically looks good on everyone — is everywhere! In a stunning spectrum of solids, prints, textures and patterns, when it comes to blue, the sky and the sea are the limit. So get your blue on!

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AquamarineAzureBabyBlueberryCaribbeanCeruleanCobaltCornfl owerDenimHeatherIndigoMidnightNavyOceanPacifi cPeacockPeriwinklePowderRobin’s EggRoyalSapphireSkySteelTeal TurquoiseViolet


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he brilliant singer/songwriter Ann HamptonCallaway has composed over 250 songs for televi-sion, Broadway and Off-Broadway. Her music and

lyrics have been performed and recorded by talents asdiverse as Liza Minnelli, Patti LuPone, MichaelFeinstein, Carole King and the legendary BarbraStreisand, who asked Callaway to write lyrics to a RolfLovland melody entitled I’ve Dreamed of You. (Sheliked the finished product so much she sang it toJames Brolin at their wedding.) Last year, the BostonPops commissioned Callaway to create and perform ashow based on music performed by Streisand. Onopening night, at Boston’s famed Symphony Hall, theaudience gave her nine standing ovations. Startingthis spring and continuing into the autumn, Callawayis taking the Barbra Streisand Songbook on the road,performing with symphony orchestras across thecountry in cities from Washington to Pennsylvania.

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his spring and summer, you could plant a few geraniums… or create your own private paradise. A simple patch at a smallhouse in London, a garden featuring an Italian cascade in California, extravagant parks on great estates in France andBelgium: French landscape artist and garden designer Francois Goffinet develops the concepts and personally oversees the

realization of his projects all over the world. Aficionados who prefer to do it themselves can still have a touch of the master withpieces from Monsieur Goffinet’s recently introduced classical garden furniture collection, which includes a wood chair, armchair,footstool, stone table, tent and planters. He also offers advice: “Take care of the site and the genius loci.”

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osa River Cruises sail along historically fascinatingwaterways. There’s the Blue Danube cruise that meandersup this romantic river to Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia and

Croatia. The cruise along the Rhine docks at castles, cities(including Mozart’s birthplace) and the mysterious BlackForest (both ships offer travelers private tours of museums andgreat châteaux). On board, local, often rare wines are served.There’s a spa with one-way glass walls (so guests can view thepassing scene while having a treatment), gym, lounge with adance floor, sun deck, swimming pool, putting green, whirlpooland shuffleboard court. The restaurant features regional dish-es; if you’re too entranced by the view to go inside to eat, thechef will arrange to have your dinner served on deck.

GOT GAME?N

aturally, a man (or woman) cave needs comfortablefurniture, a really big TV, a killer sound system, a placeto keep food, and the latest high-tech games. Take the

fun-factor up a notch with a blast from the past. Dazadioffers awesome Stern pinball machines (the last companyto make them) with themes including X-Men, Tron, Avatar,the recently released AC/DC and Transformers, and thevery cool Limited-Edition Rolling Stones Pinball Machine.This one has a cabinet and playfield with artwork featuringband members and classic album covers, two new fastramps, a molded Stones tongue-and-lips detail, a movingMick Jagger target, and seven game modes that lead to aspecial encore. It even plays 13 Rolling Stones hits.

VINO DA CANTAREA

few miles from Florence near the small village ofLajatico is the Bocelli vineyard, which has belongedto the family of world-famous tenor Andrea Bocelli

for generations. (Andrea’s sister-in-law Cinzia and brotherAlberto manage the azienda and greet guests; MamaBocelli can often be found hand-tying vines in the fields.)Next time you’re touring the Tuscany region of Italy, youmight spend a charming afternoon visiting with theBocellis and tasting their wines, then stop for dinner atRistorante La Vallata just a short distance away. Thisrestored farmhouse has several Bocelli wines in the cellar,or you can choose a favorite at the vineyard and bring itwith you. Settle on the terrace surrounded by cypress andolive trees dating back to the 1700s and dine on entréesthe chef creates to pair with the Bocelli wines.

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Sleeping where you drink doesn’t necessarily meanyou’re a well-pickled grifter, but the warm buzz from afew glasses of pinot noir undoubtedly nudges most ofus into a deep rest. When spending a snug few nightswithin a winery, exclusivity, top-notch amenities andepic landscapes combine to make a sensational bottletaste that much better.

We got our teeth red to bring you three of ourfavorite winery refuges, encouraging you to toss thekeys on the mahogany table, stay the night, and wakeup to a crisp sparkling white… for breakfast!

CASTELLO DEL TREBBIO IN PONTASSIEVE, ITALY Anyone can drink goodwine in Italy, but noteveryone can saythey’ve clinked glassesand spent the night in amedieval castle. Locatedatop the San Brigida

hills roughly a half-hour from Florence, the castle-turned-mansion villa is surrounded by lush grapevines, olive groves and saffron crocuses.

Trebbio offers a subtle modernity while respectinghistory and tradition. (Castles are made of stone andget cold, so central heating and electricity are fêted

where they can be found!) The castle tower that onceprotected the fortress still stands, but now serves as awelcoming entry. The estate warden, although retired,still greets guests in traditional clothing, and the dun-geons with their once murderous hooks remain tohold Chianti hostage in Trebbio’s wine cellar. Thecave-like restaurant is a relatively recent addition,whose dishes enhance the celebrated Riesling/pinotgrigio blend and the aforementioned Chianti.

Built by the Pazzi family, Renaissance-era Florentinebankers, the castle first changed hands in the 14th-cen-tury after a bloody clash with the Medici clan. Buttoday, romance is the main focus on Trebbio’s 800acres. The property hosts many a bride and groomfrom around the world, as well as those seeking afairy tale setting for any occasion.

The villa is separated into three apartments, eachrustic and cozy with its own patio, private garden andswimming pool. (Those who plan to cook or bring achef should request the one previously occupied bythe owners; it has the most modern appliances.)

Guests can arrange activities like Italian languagecourses, painting or cooking classes and horsebackriding. Hiking and biking trails lined with chestnuttrees and olive groves lead from the villa to the lakeand the local village.

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JORDAN WINERY IN HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA The picturesque roadsthat snake through north-ern California’s winecountry don’t just lead toNapa and Sonoma. Aboutan hour northwest isHealdsburg, an insider’s

enclave. Filled with fab foodie spots, the town is richwith wineries that reap their fruits from the crossings ofthe Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander Valleys.

Within that dynamic topography lies the 1,500-acre,family-owned Jordan Winery. Tastings are open toanyone with a palate, but a night’s stay within the 18thcentury-esque château (actually built 37 years ago fora reported $15 million) is only for oenophiles inJordan’s loyalty program. Earn reward points throughthe purchase of two award-winning wines, a cabernetsauvignon and chardonnay that have impressed chefsand sommeliers since 1976.

Built by the architects responsible for GeorgeLucas’ Skywalker Ranch, the château includes sevenunique rooms, each with high wood-beamed ceilings,red tiled floors and authentic Louis XIII antiques.Below the suites is the regal dining room and ChefTodd Knoll’s kitchen, where he and his hospitalitydirector wife Nitsa marry epicurean innovation withtradition using the freshest ingredients from the plen-tiful garden outside. Fava greens, cremini mushroomsand haricots verts are just a few of the treats servedon Baccarat crystal and Madeira linens to overnightguests like Bono, Pierce Brosnan and Michael Mina.

After dinner, the lucky are invited to enjoy a glass(or two) in CEO John Jordan’s private 1920s-stylehangar. Besides a bar, pool table and vintage shuffle-board, he keeps his bright yellow piper cub plane anda museum quality collection of World War I and II-eramemorabilia on display to dazzle those who wander in.

MATETIC WINERY IN CASABLANCA VALLEY, CHILEThe Casablanca Valley, amidway point betweenValparaiso and Santiago,is a wine region just 11miles from the water,bathed in cool breezesand morning fogs from

the Pacific. The result: a ‘premium cool valley’ wherechardonnay and sauvignon blanc vines can thrive.

Just southwest of Casablanca is the futuristic-look-ing Matetic Winery, discreetly tucked into the slopeof a hillside within the San Antonio Valley. Pioneering21st-century enotourism, the avant-garde propertyfeatures a dramatic oval barrel cellar and two swishtasting rooms replete with a waterfall.

Try the organic pinot noir, syrah, sauvignon blancand chardonnay within the gleaming wood and glasswinery, then take a short drive to the elegant yet rusticLa Casona. The traditional colonial-style estancia andhacienda is also a working family ranch and vineyardthat sits on 27,000 acres hugging the Rosario Valley.

The adobe guesthouses are chic and stylish thanksto a 2004 renovation. Seven rooms are each namedafter a wine and enhanced with a private terrace. Theyboast four-poster beds, and rich damask curtains thatflank windows with views of palm trees and verdantwild gardens (though the views from the swimmingpool are some of the most staggering).

Dining options include the gourmet restaurantEquilibrio or a private chef who prepares indulgentbreakfasts and dinners. Organic and sustainable isthe agenda, so guests can expect mostly handcraftedingredients, from homemade breads and sheep’s milkcheeses to honeys and jams made from grape, fig,papaya and pomegranate trees growing on theland. (There’s even a family-run cheese operation totour on the property!)

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Imagine taking the long andwinding road to a recordingstudio in London. Not just any stu-dio, but Abbey Road Studio, whereJohn, Paul, George and Ringorecorded most of their music from1962 to 1970.

Ted Chapin didn’t have to imag-ine it. He lived it and confides that“it was pretty cool.” But instead ofhearing the legendary Beatles, helistened with pride and admirationas the talented British conductorJohn Wilson coaxed his hand-picked orchestra—comprised ofmany of the U.K. andEurope’s finest first-stringplayers—to bring to lifethe film orchestrations ofRodgers & Hammerstein.

Wilson has producedcountless orchestrations forfilm, radio and TV, and his life-long love of musicals has led himto restore the scores of numerousclassic films including HighSociety and Singin’ in the Rain.

“I listened to a CD many yearsago of movie music by JohnWilson. I’d never heard of himbefore, but immediately became afan,” says Chapin, president andCEO of the New York-basedRodgers & Hammerstein: An

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me on a quest to findthis person who conducted withsuch guts and passion. I wantedhim to take a look at the repertoirethat I represented.”

Chapin and Wilson would even-tually meet at the BBC Proms,share their zeal for all things R&H,and agree to collaborate on a proj-ect. The culmination of that mutu-al admiration is EMI Classics’

Rodgers & Hammerstein At TheMovies, the first re-recording ofmany of R&H’s most beloved songssince the original movie sound-stage sessions.

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MUSICALMUSINGS ONMEN’S STYLETed Chapin: “God lovethe blue blazer is all Ican say! Women alwaystravel with lots ofclothes on hangers, butif I’m gone for a three-day trip, I can do it allwith a blue blazer. Brioniis the suit that looks beston me, so I guess I nowhave ‘a brand.’ And I liketo have fun with neck-ties, an absurd categoryof clothing when youthink about it....”

David Pittsinger: “I feelvery close to Emile deBecque’s style: clothingthat’s refined, butexpressive. I love life-time classics—like Zegnaand Armani—that makeyou feel impeccablydressed and pressed. ButI also admire the stylingof Robert Graham,whose color palettes,hand-stitching and tat-too-inspired designs aredramatic yet elegant.”

“The recording opened to critical acclaim in the U.K.last fall, ahead of Coldplay, the Beach Boys, Katy Perry…”

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Chapin. “John has shaken up R&H’s musicand said, ‘Listen to this: it’s pretty extraordi-nary. Don’t take it for granted.’”

Since debuting to critical acclaim in theU.K. last fall—ahead of Coldplay, the BeachBoys and Katy Perry—the recording hasenjoyed comparable notoriety in the UnitedStates following its February2013 release. Howcould it not with aselection of 15 clas-sics from Oklahoma,Carousel, SouthPacific, The King andI and The Sound ofMusic in their stun-ning original filmorchestrations?

Almost sevendecades after Rodgers &Hammerstein first col-laborated on Oklahoma,the universality and significance of theirmusic and message has never beenstronger—both in the U.S. and abroad. JohnWilson saw the reaction firsthand when heperformed the duo’s iconic music at the BBCProms and received a huge public responsethat grew with each subsequent performance.He was gratified by the strong reaction to alegendary team that he believes “gave us acompletely new sort of musical where thesongs were seamlessly integrated into theplot and pushed the plot forward. In additionto this, you got terrific tunes and beautifullycrafted lyrics.”

“If you’re a general fan of Rodgers &Hammerstein, you will hear in these perform-ances such a degree of energy, clarity andpassion, it’s like hearing them for the firsttime,” explains Chapin. “Everyone knows the

notes that make up these songs, but whenyou hear them played by John Wilson, you situp and say ‘Wow!’”

And that’s exactly what happened to DavidPittsinger, the international opera star whomade his Broadway debut as Emile de Becque

in South Pacific and who alsoperforms Some EnchantedEvening on this recording.

Pittsinger says he’s in awe of “the genius of JohnWilson. He captured theessence, the flavor, the textand the color of the filmorchestrations. It’s inspi-rational to be a student,curator and champion ofthis music, which servesas a great tribute to thelasting relevance of

Rodgers & Hammerstein.”Interestingly, South Pacific was the first

musical featuring R&H as both writers andproducers. One of the most successful part-nerships in the history of American musicaltheater, their musicals have collectivelyearned 34 Tonys, 15 Oscars, two PulitzerPrizes and two Grammys.

For this unprecedented recording, Wilsonchose what he considered to be “all the besttunes... where the orchestrations show off theorchestra.” He also showcased a broad cross-section of characters—“the Rodgers &Hammerstein types”—and intentionally castgreat singers who are also respected actors.

“John is smart at getting all the goods tomake music,” adds Chapin. “I think Mr.Rodgers and Mr. Hammerstein would bethrilled by the results. They’d say, ‘Whoa,that’s what we wrote… and that’s exactly theway we wanted it to sound.”

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1494 Club: A New York-based whisky club direct-ly targeting high earners,1494 honors the privatesocial clubs of the 19thcentury. Founder DavidClelland has secured anundisclosed townhouse inManhattan where mem-bers can convene for tast-ings and curate their per-sonal collections.Founding Members($175,000) gain access toScotland distillery andgolf course trips via pri-vate jet, while Collectormemberships ($25,000and up) also boast manyperks. “I wanted to offeran experience, and a life-time commitment for col-lectors,” says Clelland.

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Branded Whisky Clubs:Groups like the GlenlivetGuardians, 1801 ChivasBrotherhood and theCustodians of TheDalmore provide extraperks for your favoritebrands. Sign up online andgain access to early releas-es of new expressions, pri-vate tasting events andmore. The GlenlivetGuardians, for example,have sole access to theGuardian Single CaskEdition (about$300), and to athree-day"WhiskySchool" at theSpeyside dis-tillery,includingthe opportu-nity to bot-tleyourownwhisky.

The Scotch Malt WhiskySociety of America: Thisbranch of the popularEdinburgh-based Societyallows members theopportunity to sample andbuy rare single-caskexpressions, custom-madefor SMWS. Bottles areidentified by number (i.e.Cask No 106.18) ratherthan distillery, to allow thewhisky to speak for itself.The date of distillation,number of bottles andtasting notes are printedon each bottle.Membership is $229

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