Discover
25 Object of desire
The most dazzling chandelier in the world
26 Travel
Walk on water in the Italian Lakes
29 Watches
Girard-Perregaux’s 225th anniversary Esmeralda Tourbillon
33 Men’s style
Bowling shirts and Louis Vuitton’s America’s Cup collection
37 Women’s style
Dramatic dresses and Jimmy Choo’s bestsellers
40 Jewelry
Garden-inspired pieces and snake high jewelry
44 Yachts
Monaco Yacht show winner Solandge for sale
46 Motoring
Lamborghini’s Centenario and the new Aston Martin
48 Technology
The world’s first e-bike, and a super-smart car key
50 Design
Bordeaux’s grand new wine museum
52 Food & drink
Charity eating for (RED), plus signature cocktails
Influence
56 Jonathan Bues
The editor-in-chief of WristWatch magazine on the industry’s independent watchmakers and the pieces taking the market by storm
58 Laurie Brookins
Our fashion columnist on the quiet revolution taking the menswear collections to new heights
59 Richard Hemming
The Master of Wine and wine writer on how to choose the perfect tipple for your journey at high altitude
60 Elizabeth Beaman
Christie’s senior vice president on how to collect art, and why loving what you buy is of utmost importance
61 Roberta Naas
Our jewelry columnist on animal-inspired pieces and how today’s artisans are interpreting the classic trend
Inspire
66 Top 100 restaurants 2016
The definitive list of the world’s best dining destinations, as voted for by the readers of Elite Traveler
82 Cover story:
Lord of the manor
Sartorial styling at Cliveden, Berkshire, UK, scene of some of history’s finest parties
90 Country
living in Ballyfin
Lauren Holmes relaxes in the splendor of the Irish equivalent of Downton Abbey
96 Top 10
Family Resorts
From breakfast with Disney characters to giraffes popping their heads through open windows, here’s your guide to the ultimate family vacation
104 Elite interview: Stefano Ricci
The man behind one of the world’s most luxurious brands and tailoring talks classic style and “fatto in Italia”
106 Michelin:
The little red book
Tina Nielsen traces the history of the famous Michelin Guide
Explore
114 Total guide:
Tokyo
Where to stay, eat and play; the ultimate guide to the Japanese capital
122 Itinerary:
Patagonia
Glacier spotting, horseback riding like a gaucho and whale watching at the end of the earth
130 Life through a lens: Chicago
A photographic guide to the Windy City
134 Top suites of Dubai
From the splendor of the Royal Suite at the Four Seasons Resort at Jumeirah Beach to the tranquil Villa Layali at Per Aquum Desert Palm
144 Flight of Fancy: Switzerland
Admiring the Matterhorn from a private glacial hot tub
