Elite Traveler Magazine January/February 2013

COVER STORY: TOP SUITES OF SOUTH AMERICA’S CITIES

BY MAYA VANDENBERG

From Quito down to Buenos Aires, South America’s
vibrant urban centers offer an eclectic mix of colonial
heritage and modern flair—a trend reflected in these
select cities’ most spectacular suites.

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HIGH LIFE

NEWS & PREVIEWS

The latest updates in luxury travel, services and
style, plus Glitterati on the Go, Posh Pets in
Tow, Confidante, Private Dining and a special
shopping section.

FLASH

Elite Traveler is on the scene at The Macallan’s
Masters of Photography soiree in New York,
Breguet’s Reine de Naples anniversary
celebration in Italy and beyond.

HIGH STYLE

LIMITED TIME

BY ELIZABETH DOERR

Small shops Habring2 and Zeitwinkel deliver big with
sublimely pure design and smart interior mechanisms.

HOROLOGY

BY NATE BORGELT

Thoroughly modern watches salute the original aviation
and navy timepieces of three illustrious heritage brands.

WATCH TRENDS

BY JESSICA MICHAULT

Roses are red, but this Valentine’s, a watch with a
dash (or heavy dose) of the hot hue might just steal her
(or his) heart.

COLLECTING JEWELRY

BY RANDI MOLOFSKY LITHGOW AND DREW TAYLOR

Emerald comes into the limelight with one-of-a-kind
masterpieces from Fabergé and Bulgari—stunning
now, but sure to develop even greater value over time.

GEMS & JEWELS

BY DREW TAYLOR

Charm your way through the Year of the Snake with
these beguiling, serpent-inspired jewels.

ACCESSORIES

BY DREW TAYLOR

Flashy metallics and crystal touches add spice to
spring’s pastels, while blue-hued shoes and bright
sporty styles give your man’s look a lift.

RUNWAY REPORT

BY JESSICA MICHAULT

Mega-designers ease Dior and YSL into a new era, while rising stars grow edgy, eponymous labels; plus the playful, eye-catching accessories you’ll want for spring/summer.

FASHION

PHOTOGRAPy BY DEMETRIUS FORDHAM

STYLING BY KATIE BURNETT

Spring’s mod influences give way to the next
generation of chic, sleek street style.

DEPARTMENTS

100 FINANCE

BY RUSS ALAN PRINCE

The experts weigh in on the importance of buy/
sell agreements to privately owned, multipleowner
operations.

JET FOCUS

BY MIKE ESPINDLE

Meet the Max family, a group of new biz jets from Boeing,
whose earliest arrival promises to take long-haul
comfort to all-new heights.

TEST DRIVE

BY MIKE ESPINDLE

Aston Martin’s Vanquish supercar, take two, has all the
makings (and power) of a modern classic; plus Audi’s
stylish S7 and bold S8 sedans.

PURE DECADENCE

BY TOVA SYROWICZ

The perfect spot for an exclusive ski season stay, very
boutique Washington School House celebrates a year of
vintage cool and bespoke service in the heart of Park City.